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Is a Sedation Dentist a Good Option for You?
Tags: Sedation Dentist, Sedation Dentistry, Dentistry, Dentist

Sedation Dentist

Do you have a fear of seeing the dentist? If you feel this way, you are not alone. An analogous disorder known as true dental fear affects approximately 10% of adults in the United States. If you fit this description, you should seek the services of a sedation dentist Morrisville. How can you know if this is the right kind of dentistry for you?

You’ve put off getting your teeth cleaned for a long time.

If you’ve been putting off critical dental care because of anxiety, it’s time to find a sedation dentist. If you are afraid of the dentist, having a considerable amount of dental work done in one sitting is impossible. You’ll just be too tense. If you complete all of your work while sleeping, you will be able to complete it all at once and with little to no stress. Your teeth will be sparkling clean when you “wake up” from anesthesia.

You’ll have to put in a lot of effort.

Even if you only go to the dentist when required, you may find yourself in a situation where you require extensive work. Any anxiety you feel about going to the dentist will be heightened if you are awake for a lengthy, drawn-out procedure. This is a perfect time to seek the services of a sedation dentist so that you can complete the work without the concern of losing your teeth.

Fear has taken over your life.

If you are terrified of the dental chair to the extent that you avoid going to the dentist, you may benefit from being sedated. It is far preferable to pay a little more for an anesthetic than to skip the dentist and risk overlooking potential problems. If you require a root canal, a filling today will save you money and time later. Don’t forget that your oral health is essential to your daily enjoyment of life, so don’t overlook it.

The Advantages of Sedated Dentistry

If you visit a sedation dentist, you don’t have to be entirely asleep to have your mouth worked on. While this is certainly an option, you can also be sedated lightly. You will feel serene and comfortable while the dental operation is being performed, but you will remain aware of your surroundings. If you want to be sedated during your dental operation, discuss your options with your dentist. You’ll almost probably find a remedy that alleviates your concerns without sedating you beyond your comfort level.

Keep in mind that oral health is really important. Your dentist can not only keep your pearly whites sparkling but can also screen you for potentially life-threatening diseases including heart disease and certain malignancies. So, don’t let your fear of the dental appointment prevent you from getting this vital surgery done. Locate a nearby sedation dentist and relax while your dental professionals work on your mouth.

FAQ

Is it true that dentists sedate you before pulling your teeth?

If you are having your teeth extracted, your dentist may use general anesthesia to put you to sleep for the procedure. You may feel some pressure during tooth extractions if you are awake, but you should not be in any pain.
Canned Wines Market: Information by Type (Red Wine, White Wine, Sparkling Wine), Distribution Channel (B2B, B2C, Online Retail), and Region — Forecast till 2029
By: Pruthviraj Patil
Tags: Marketing Strategies, Market Research Reports

Canned Wines Market: Information by Type (Red Wine, White Wine, Sparkling Wine), Distribution Channel (B2B, B2C, Online Retail), and Region — Forecast till 2029 Pruthviraj patil Dec 30, 2021·2 min read

The canned wines market is expected to grow at a lucrative growth rate owing to the shifting consumer preference towards convenient ways of wine consumption. People around the globe are demanding more portable and less fragile beverages for picnics and outings, which has surged the demand for canned wines. In addition, rising consumer spending on camping, recreational activities, and overnight stays at beaches and other secluded places are prominent factors driving the market growth.

As per the figures recorded by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, in 2018, the global wine consumption reached 246 million hectolitres (hl), surpassing 245 million hectolitres (hl) of the previous year. Globally, increasing demand for wine owing to the rising awareness among individuals regarding the health benefits associated with the beverage is a key factor responsible for the market growth. The below-mentioned info-graph depicts wine consumption worldwide for the period 2013–2018. (million hl)

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Market Growth

Changing needs and different occasions are demanding products ideal for the situation. The rapid rise in consumer spending on short trips and growing importance of recreational activities is drawing attention towards canned wines. Consumers are touting for the product as an alternative to beer and other cold beverages as it is portable and available at affordable prices. The debouching trends in household structures, comprising of more nuclear and single persons, have increased the home consumption of canned wines.

The leading market players are embracing the burgeoning trend by unveiling wines in cans. The smaller serve helps the individual customer remove the potential barriers of purchasing a huge traditional wine bottle. The plethora of benefits of canned wines offers the individual to pack light for the trip and increase efficiency in recycling. The use of conventional glass bottles is fragile and cannot be carried to parks, beaches, and other tourist places. Cans are the fastest growing forms of wine packaging and occasion-friendly than glass, which is facilitating the market growth.

Key Players

Beach Juice

E & J. Gallo Winery

IBG Wines

Shamps Beverage LLC

Sans Wine Co

Winesellers Ltd.

Precept Wine, LLC

Union Wine Company

The Family Coppola

Constellation Brands, Inc.

Old Westminster Winery

MANCAN Wine

Field Recordings

By Region
Global OTC Analgesic Market Analysis
Tags: Healthcare Industry, Otc Analgesic, Market Research Reports, Market Research, Healthcare

The global oral OTC analgesics market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.61% during the forecast period, 2019–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing demand for topical analgesics.

Analgesics are the counter pain drugs which support in regulating a pain until and unless it is completely eliminated. OTC analgesic drugs are used by people without any need of prescription. Analgesics which do not require doctor’s prescription are classified as OTC analgesics. OTC analgesics are available in brand and generic preparations as tablets, capsules, creams, sprays, and patches. These OTC analgesics constitute three active ingredients namely paracetamol, ibuprofen, and aspirin.

Paracetamol is a most commonly used OTC analgesic. Its analgesic property is similar to that of aspirin and ibuprofen. It does not carry any anti-inflammatory effects. Paracetamol prevents prostaglandin synthesis within the central nervous system. It is the first choice of analgesic for pain management. Common side-effects associated with paracetamol are hypersensitivity, rare cases of blood dyscrasias (including thrombocytopenia and agranulocytosis). Aspirin is another common OTC analgesic. It is analgesic, antipyretic, antiplatelet, and anti-inflammatory. The inhibition of cyclooxygenase results in analgesic effect of aspirin. Incompatible effects of aspirin are epigastric pain, gastrointestinal ulceration, nausea and vomiting, hypersensitivity, and gout.

Market Drivers

Increasing demand of topical analgesics, which are available as pain-relieving creams, lotions, rubs, gels, and sprays, has increased the sales of analgesics by 18 percent. According to Kline Non-prescription Drugs US report, increasing geriatric population worldwide, will generate the demand for pain relief products. According to the US Census Bureau, between 2012 and 2050, the United States will experience considerable growth in its older population. Thus, the growth in geriatric population is driving the growth of the global OTC analgesics market.

Additionally, the cost efficiency of OTC analgesics drugs is also responsible for fuelling the growth of the market.

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Global Antibiotics Market
Tags: Market Analysis, Market Research Reports, Antibiotics Market, Healthcare, Antibiotics

The global antibiotics market size was valued at USD 35.7 billion in 2019 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 20 to 2028.

The rising prevalence of infectious diseases and supportive government legislation are the major drivers of the market. Moreover, an increase in antibiotic resistance infections due to misuse or overuse of antibiotics is expected to shift the prescription patterns to novel therapies to treat bacterial infection. According to the CDC, the incidence of antibiotic-resistant infections is more than 2.8 million in the U.S. The pathogens such as Enterobacteriaceae, P. aeruginosa, and K. pneumoniae have a high resistance rate of an average of 40% in developed countries.

Market Drivers

Increasing number of patients suffering from infectious diseases drives the growth of antibiotics market. Ongoing clinical trials are being conducted by many pharmaceuticals’ companies will also boost up the antibiotics market growth. In addition, advances in antibiotics drugs and novel combination therapies to treat antibiotic-resistant microbial infections can advance the treatment landscape can also be a factor that drive the growth this market in the above forecasted period. Furthermore, a special designation from the regulatory authority to various potential pharmaceuticals companies is one of the factors which are expected to drive the market growth.

The rising threat of drug resistance and a weak pipeline of new molecules are leading to the development of combinational formulations. For instance, in countries, like India, the emergence of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is a major factor driving the R&D expenditures. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is another bacterium responsible for several infections in humans that are difficult to treat. The MRSA infection is difficult to treat with standard antibiotics, such as penicillin’s (methicillin, dicloxacillin, nafcillin, and oxacillin), and the cephalosporins. In 2014, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved four new antibiotics for the treatment of infections caused by gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA.

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World’s RAREST Gemstones and Minerals Ever Seen
By: Syed Zahed Ali
Tags: Hillary Clinton, Stoner, History

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Grandidierite:

Grandidierite

So, this scarce stone was first found in Madagascar by one Alfred Lacroix, a French mineralogist, who then went on to describe it in 1902, and named it in honor of Alfred Grandidier, a French explorer who was an expert in Madagascan history. It has been found in multiple places throughout the world; however, only stones that have come from Sri Lanka and Madagascar have produced stones that are gem-quality. Most grandidierite are translucent, but the rarer specimens are more transparent, with the most valuable being wholly transparent. The gemstone was actually confused with serendibite, another stone, because grandidierite of that transparency and color had not yet been seen. An expert did an analysis and confirmed that it was, in fact, grandidierite, and the gem was sold for an undisclosed amount of money. Wouldn’t you just love to have a stone you think is one thing and then it turns out to be one even more rare and more valuable? The luck of some people.

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“A VISIT FROM SANITY CLAUSE”
By: Brookejones, Aka, Y.Not
Tags: Christmas, Hillary Clinton, Satire, Political Satire, Politics

’Twas the night before Christmas and in the White House

not a creature was stirring, except for The Louse.

He sat on his gold throne, device on his knees,

Tweeting his latest insanities.

Then, from somewhere outside there arose such a clatter,

that he jumped from his duties and dropped his snack platter.

To the window he waddled and looked down to see

a red-suited figure — “Who could that be?”

Then Junior crawled in whining: “What’s all that noise?”

as Barron shrieked: “Santa! He’s bringing my toys!”

“Oh no, THAT’S not Santa! Are you dumb or just blind?

That’s old Crooked Hillary and her saggy behind!”

From her sleigh in the driveway then Hillary spoke:

“I’ve got the computers and pictures and notes,

and even the boxes of uncounted votes!

I saw you do all of the sick things you did,

and I know where you’re hiding the secrets you hid.

With the blackmail items that, for years, you’ve stocked up,

when it’s all sorted out, won’t be me who’s locked up!

Your time in the White House will soon be no more

and I’ll laugh and applaud as you’re dragged out the door!”

Then Eric unleashed such a sad, mournful sob:

“If Dad’s not The Boss, who will give me a job?”

“Shut up. Just shut up! This is not about YOU!

This is all about ME, but I know what to do!

I’ve got friends, lots of friends, the BEST friends, in fact.

They love me, they’re loyal, they won’t let me get sacked!

I have friends in high places — friends nobody knows,

friends with yuge power and yuge debts they owe!

I’m too big to fail — too powerful to touch!

I’ll be President for life — they promised that much!”

Then the pants-suited figure stood tall, straight and proud

And from out on the driveway her laughter got loud:

“President for life? — Too big to fail?

With titles like that you’ll be well-liked in jail!

With your selfish, disgusting, deplorable deeds,

and your cruelty, lies and insatiable greed,

you’ve written your future in blood on the streets,

and set it in stone with your 3 AM Tweets!

You’re a cancer — a rancid and festering sore –

a malignant, malicious, international whore!

The time has now come that the Piper be paid.

Time now that the sum of your Evil be weighed.

I thank Flynn, Guiliani, Manaforte and Ted Cruz,

and Cohen and all of your ‘Friends’ at Fox News!”

Then, reins in her hands, she hopped back on her sleigh

and uttered the words she had long wished to say:

“Great thanks to the People who dared ‘take a knee’,

and to Dreamers and Memers who refused not to see,

plus the millions of people with Soul and with Heart

who wept as you ripped this whole Nation apart.

Thanks to Mueller, Pelosi, Adam Schiff and Max Waters

and all of America’s sensible voters,

our Nightmare is over — we’re rid of that Scum

and the soulless bloodsuckers who were loyal to the Bum!”

Then she said, with a wave and a glorious grin:

“Merry Christmas to all — may the Healing begin!”

— Y.Not?! (aka Brooke Jones)
#CrowderExposesYoutube: There is more and less to the story.
By: Alan Myron
Tags: Hillary Clinton, Tulsi Gabbard, Crowderexposesyoutube, Politics, YouTube

Full disclosure. I am a strong supporter of Representative Tulsi Gabbard for President. You can check my Facebook, Twitter, and Medium footprint and it will become apparent.

One of the reasons I support her, is because of her principled and honest positions. I am attracted to truth and honesty, and while it is easy to turn a blind eye to situations that could help her campaign, I also cannot accept interpretations that are not based in reality.

Steven Crowder has claimed that he found evidence of election tampering by YouTube, and many people are making the hashtag #CrowderExposesYouTube trend in twitter.

Some of my professional work involves using A.I. developed by Facebook and Google, and applied to electronic manufacturing. This gives me sufficient information to map Steven’s observations with how I would expect the YouTube preference algorithms to work.

First, one must realize the recommendations provided by YouTube are generated by an A.I. which takes into account a relative score for creators. This has been widely discussed elsewhere, when independent content creators stated to see a decrease in their views. Mainly benefiting larger corporations. This was done in order to retain advertisers in YouTube by making it more “family friendly”.

Which brings to Steven’s observations.

As there was very limited coverage by mainstream channels for Tulsi Gabbard, the main results pointed to her own channel. However, as the Clinton story developed, many mainstream news outlets developed their own content, which in turn pushed Tulsi’s own content down.

Google trends for selected candidates between October 15th and Oct 22nd 2019

The second observation is that Tulsi’s content was not updated in other countries, this is because there is a latency between the system since they take into account geography in the algorithm to determine the recommendations. However, after a few days, the system will relax into a steady-state system thus providing a more consistent set of results.

What does this tell us?

The evidence DOES not suggest manual manipulation of the results. The behavior observed and reported by Steven Crowder is consistent with the current policies of YouTube and their preference for larger channels and preferred partners. The evidence DOES suggest the impact of large corporations in the public discourse. With the YouTube algorithm changes, it will become increasingly difficult for independent channels to have their “viral moment”, in a way destroying the sense of independence that YouTube used to provide to its users since its creation.

Does that mean that there is no intervention against Tulsi in the media? No, but that’s a different story, and one I covered in a different article, as to how to recognize a purposeful media blackout.

#Peace.
Camels and Botox
By: Mj Hummeltude
Tags: Hillary Clinton, Trump, Deepstatecoup, Deep State, Stopthesteal

I am sure you all saw the recent story headlined “Camels ejected from beauty contest over Botox use and other ‘tampering’”. Absurd you think? No, because that desert sun is murder on your skin. I know this because of the years spent working undercover in Saudi Arabia as a camel. It was an especially challenging mission as you can imagine however, I was able to acquire a tremendous amount of valuable information which is the cornerstone of any deep state operative’s success or failure.

I won’t go into the details on all the mission prep because that is obviously classified however, I will say that I spent months learning how to speak fluent Arabic and once I got over that hump (sorry couldn’t resist), the next task was to learn how to speak conversational camel. Mammal communication (MCOM) is something the deep state takes very seriously. We have been working for generations to crack the code that certain animals use to “talk” to each other.

The bottom line is that I was able to infiltrate and acquire Saudi assets and gather some serious intel while playing the role of the docile camel. It was during this time that I was first able to make contact those who now control Hillary Clinton’s mind and those who eventually constructed moto-Joe Biden after the real Joe Biden passed away while SCUBA diving in 2015. While it is true that JFK Jr. is indeed alive and well and living as a woman, a little-known fact is that Vice President Biden perished in a tragic diving accident in the aftermath of an attack by an amorous octopus.

I won’t go into that now because you as a regular person simply lack the cognitive ability to comprehend the complexity of such an undertaking. We in the Deep State eat that shit for breakfast. This is why we were able to steal the election right out from under your nose and yet some of you still think you can incriminate us. How pathetic! We are so beyond smart that we know what you are thinking before you have thought it. Do you have any idea who is controlling your mind? Are you sure that you are actually reading this? Maybe you should ask your dog about that. Or not, he may be one of us.

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes from the Deep State.

Agent Z
Verasity Partners with Brightcove
Tags: Blockchain, Esports, Partnerships, Brightcove, Crypto

Verasity Partners with Brightcove and Joins the Brightcove Marketplace to Provide Customers With Proprietary Ad-Tech Technology

Blockchain ad-tech leader Verasity is pleased to announce its partnership with video for business platform, Brightcove (Nasdaq: BCOV). With over 3,000 customers in over 70 countries worldwide, Brightcove delivers the world’s most reliable, scalable, and secure video technology solutions to media and enterprise organizations.

Verasity’s proprietary ad tech technology — including Ad Stack (VeraViews), the Verasity Rewards System, and Verasity’s Proof of View (PoV) technology is now included in the Brightcove Marketplace, enabling Brightcove customers to leverage Verasity’s technology through an integration with the Brightcove Platform.

Through the integration, Brightcove media and client brands can seamlessly take esports feeds from VeraEsports and broadcast them on their domains to their audience. In turn, Brightcove’s media customers can take advantage of the Verasity Rewards System to obtain higher engagement from their existing audiences and attract new viewers through blockchain-enabled viewership monetization.

Finally, thanks to Verasity’s patented Proof of View technology, Brightcove can now offer an alternative ad stack to its broadcasters and media customers, VeraViews, which eliminates the US$100 bn+ per annum in ad fraud.

RJ Mark, Founder at Verasity, says:

“By entering the Brightcove Marketplace, we’re enabling the market-leading ad-tech tools that the Verasity team have developed to be leveraged by Brightcove’s vast range of customers worldwide. Not only is this a step-change in blockchain ad-tech adoption utilizing Verasity’s Proof of View technology, but it’s also a revolutionary moment for how everyday viewers are rewarded for their attention with Verasity’s Rewards System.”

Justin Barrett, SVP, Sales, EMEA at Brightcove, says:

“We are seeing tremendous growth in the esports market around Europe and abroad. With the addition of Verasity to the Brightcove Marketplace, our customers can utilize Verasity’s ad-tech stack directly through the Brightcove Platform. Now, media organizations, fan brands, and more can seamlessly work with Verasity to deliver engaging, successful, and revenue-driving esports events.”

Planned milestones for 2022 include the integration of additional Verasity modules into the Brightcove Platform empowering Brightcove’s existing and future customers to monetize their video content.
Outlook for the 2022 Valorant Competitive Scene
By: Stephen Ong
Tags: Valorant, Esport

The Return of the Valorant Champions Tour Tournament in 2022

With the recent conclusion of the 2021 Valorant VCT Champions Tournament, competitive players are left asking… what's next for the Valorant Competitive scene in 2022?

I can easily say that the competitive scene in 2021 for Valorant was a massive success. Valorant brought in the masses of audiences across the globe. Even with the disruption of the pandemic, the support and strength backed by several big organizations and influencers are going incredibly strong.

Riot Games has announced the road map for the Valorant Champions Tour for the 2022 year, but there are several exciting changes to look forward to in 2022.

2022 Valorant Champions Tour roadmap — addition of Game Changers circuit

2022 VCT will keep the same three-tier system: Challengers, Masters, and Champions. Each Challenger stage will still have open-qualifiers. The game is still relatively new, so this is key to allowing new and fresh talent to emerge into the competitive scene. The new addition is Valorant Game Changes, which will be the first-ever international LAN tournament for female and non-binary professional gamers. In the competitive Valorant scene, we have seen several large e-sport organizations, such as C9 and TSM FTX, who have signed several all-female rosters. I believe that this is a huge milestone for the e-sport competitive scene as it creates a safe space that is driven by inclusivity.
TI 1Ø
By: Kyle Freedman
Tags: Gaming, Esport, Dota 2, Valve, Life

Since 2011, my year has begun not with celebration and confetti, but rather Gabe Newell’s baritone — “Welcome to the International.”

There’s no tournament like it. It has no equal.

Last year, TI 9’s total purse was $34,330,068.

TI 10’s total will be more than $40,000,000.

The Super Bowl, but for stakes typically reserved for the World Series of Poker.

In 2015 I played against EG in the first round of the upper bracket of TI5.

The winning team, for reaching top 6, would guarantee themselves 1.2 million dollars. One series, to guarantee over a million dollars cash.

It wasn’t finals weekend. It was Tuesday.

It’s fucking incredible. From a pure spectator POV, the two weeks of TI are the dream of any Dota fan. You know, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that these teams are playing to WIN. They play to prove that in their passion, their chosen discipline, they are the BEST. There can be no argument. It’s TI. There’s millions on the line. 18 teams try their best, 1 team wins. To win is to become legend, and dreams are dashed daily.

But at what cost? How has TI affected the Dota competitive scene at large?

Hop in Marty.
Community Gaming Launches 2x Daily Axie Infinity Tournaments with Axie.GG, E1337, and YGG
By: Community Gaming
Tags: Esport, Axie Infinity, Blockchain, Blockchain Game, Indie Game

Esports 4 Everyone hosted by Axie.GG exclusively on CommunityGaming.io

Axie Infinity’s community has continued to grow at a blistering pace each month, topping 2.5 million daily active players in November. This incredible growth has led to an increase in the amount of tournament organizers hosting events for their communities and guilds on the CG platform.

As one of the most popular games on our platform, it’s often the case that Axie tournaments fill up almost immediately. This leaves only the players who register the fastest getting a chance to compete while others are stuck on the waitlist or waiting for the next tournament.

One of the most dedicated organizers in our ecosystem, Axie.GG, has run 24 bi-weekly tournaments over the past few months, and continues to see their tournaments quickly hit their player cap with a ton of spillover demand.

Introducing Esports 4 Everyone Daily Tournaments

As a result, Axie.GG has decided to create Esports 4 Everyone, an Axie Infinity tournament series where players of all skills are encouraged to participate. This series will be free-to-enter and open to anyone with an account to play!

Together with Axie.GG, YGG, and E1337.Pro, we’re proud to announce that starting on January 1st, 2022, there will be E4E tournaments TWO TIMES A DAY! Players who compete in the E4E Dailies will be able to qualify for monthly and yearly Showdown Finals.

Tournament Structure & Prizes

The 2x daily tournaments will each have 32 players in single elimination, while the monthly showdowns will have 64.

Daily tournaments will be free to enter, whereas the final showdowns will require players to burn QPs (Qualifier Points) in order to enter. QPs are not tradeable/sellable and can only be used to enter E4E Showdown Finals.

Prizes in 1337 token will be automatically distributed twice daily using our platform’s AutoPay tech as follows:

1st Place: $30 in 1337 + 5 QP

2nd Place: $15 in 1337 + 3 QP

3rd Place: $10 in 1337 + 2 QP

4th Place: $5 in 1337 + 1 QP

5–8th Place: $2.5 in 1337 + 0.5 QP

9–16th Place: $0.50 in 1337 + 0.25 QP

The Monthly Showdown Finals will follow a similar breakdown, with approximately $600 in prizing.

Open Source Streaming

In the spirit of E4E, Axie.GG has decided to make these daily events available — open source — to the entire Axie streaming community! In doing so, anyone and everyone with a desire to stream can use their tournaments to create content. This should enable up-and-coming streamers to get a taste of the action, as well as providing established content creators with a constant stream of usable Axie Infinity content.

The tournaments will be shared to the new E4E Twitch channel without commentary, and those who wish to re-stream the E4E tournaments with their own commentary can register here.

Tournament registration will go live for the the first event next week on CommunityGaming.io. For the full event details, head over to Axie.GG’s blog post.
Got It!
By: Matthew St. Amand
Tags: Cycling, Mental Health

This morning I surpassed 18,000 km on my bike.

There is something surreal about accomplishing this in my basement, without moving an inch forward during the 90+ minutes of riding.

Hit my goal: 18,000 km

G2 and stretching before hand are crucial to getting in the 50 km ride. Seems ridiculous now that I think about it, but I became so cavalier with my outdoor cycling, I got to a point where I stopped stretching, just leaving the early kilometers of the ride to loosen me up. Riding outside, this wasn’t much of a problem, though the omission probably manifested itself in excess soreness the next day.

The number is arbitrary. The goal is meaningful only to me. I’m unsure if I’m even doing this for fitness, at this point. I’ve hit a plateau with cycling where I just cannot go a day without it. There was a day in the summer (where the weather certainly conspired in my favour, rarely raining me out) where a day of ridiculous rain kept me indoors. I got a needed rest, but more than once I stood at narrow window next to my front door like a little kid, waiting to see if the rain wouldn’t suddenly cease and the sun come out and make everything all right. I crawled the walls that day. Ran on my wife’s treadmill and did an hour or two of yoga, but nicotine-tick of my cycling addiction was not sated.

Today’s totals

I thought I would get to around 15,000 km this year, and would have loved to hit 20,000 km, but that’ll be next year. My January and February were quite lackluster, so it’ll be easy to improve upon them now that I have a good, reliable trainer. I’ll head outside when I can, but heading into the least hospitable months, I won’t push it. No slides on the ice for me!
CFTC reportedly investigating decentralized prediction platform Polymarket
Tags: Headlines, Crypto, Cryptocurrency News, Newsletter, News

Polymarket is believed to have hired CTFC enforcement head James McDonald to handle the probe.

New York-based decentralized prediction market Polymarket has come under investigations from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

According to an Oct. 23 report from Bloomberg citing anonymous sources, the CFTC is investigating whether Polymarket is allowing its customers to trade binary options and swaps that should be registered with the financial regulator. The CFTC is yet to confirm whether it is investigating Polymarket.

A spokesperson for the platform stated: “Polymarket is firmly committed to complying with applicable laws and regulations and to providing information to regulators that will assist them with any inquiry.”

The report claims that the company has engaged the former director of the CFTC’s enforcement division and current partner at legal firm Sullivan & Cromwell, James McDonald, to address the probe.

Polymarket hosts a variety of novelty predictive markets that allow users to speculate on the outcome of future events using the USD Coin stable token. Polymarket does not take positions against its customers and hosts the smart contract interface allowing users to interact with the protocol.

The report asserts the investigation comes as Polymarket is in talks to secure a new round of funding, with anonymous sources claiming the raise could see the firm valued at close to $1 billion.

In October 2020, Polymarket secured a $4 million funding round led by Polychain Capital that also saw participation from CoinShares CSO Meltem Demirors, former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan, and AngelList CEO Naval Ravikant.

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Listen to Headlines freely
By: Listen Headlines
Tags: Voicing, Headlines, Newscast, World News, News

Listen to Headlines freely

To Listen to Latest NEWS Headlines from trusted sources.

What is Our novel Automatic A.I newscast machine ?

Newscasts with links to the source articles:

World News

Finance news

There are topics we would like to be continuously updated on. (News in. I.e, can be any topic or segment )

2. There are hundreds of relevant headlines every day. (A.I voice and arrange as coherent program )

3. Audience can listen several times a day on preferred website or platform.

ONGOING UPDATES CONTINUOUSLY.

Newscast / podcast, searchable, personalized, multilingual, per segment, sources or key words.

Narrated by dozens of voices from google Microsoft and Amazon.

Automatically produced programs without any human intervention.

Simple set up & integration on any webpage or audio platform.

Automatic WordPress post containing MP3 file word cloud Art, rss,Etc.

Very low production and running costs .

Voicing latest news headlines in daily newscasts.

Listen Headlines on most audio platforms

Subscribe on your prefered platform i.e. Spotify, Amazon music, Apple Music, Google podcast

, TuneIn Radio, facebook, YouTube, linkedin, Etc.

Updating daily

World News

Finance

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By: Admit Guru
Tags: Headlines, College Prep, High School, News, College

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Kieron Pollard bemoans unacceptable collapse by West Indies against England in T20 World Cup
By: Daily News Prime
Tags: Bulletin, Headlines, Cricket, Daily, News

News”These sorts of games, we just have to bin it and move on. I don’t think any sort of panic will come into the camp.”Kieron Pollard stated it was “unacceptable” for a world crew to be bowled out for 55 like his West Indies facet have been in their T20 World Cup opener against England in Dubai on Saturday evening, however burdened that they might “bin it and move on” reasonably than making wholesale adjustments to their facet or technique.West Indies, defending champions following their triumph against the identical opponents in the 2016 version, have been bundled out for the third-lowest rating in males’s T20 World Cup historical past on a innocent floor, which Pollard described as “a good wicket to bat on”.It was their third successive defeat since they arrived in the UAE, following losses in warm-up matches against Pakistan and Afghanistan, however Pollard insisted that the most effective angle for his facet could be to neglect concerning the sport reasonably than over-analysing their collapse.”There’s no words to explain it,” he stated. “Being bundled out for 55 is unacceptable. We accept that — we accept the responsibility. These sorts of games, we just have to bin it and move on. I don’t think any sort of panic will come into the camp. We just need to accept it — we have to take it on our chests as big men and move on, because this is international sport.Sign up for ESPN+ and catch the Men’s T20 World Cup live in the US.
All Aboard
By: Vic Fortezza
Tags: Horror Express, Books, Headlines, Moon Water

Headline at nypost.com: “Rich people are buying homes just for a place to park their yachts.” Must be nice.

Here are interesting snippets from an NYP article: “NASA scientists have found more water on the moon than previously thought — a crucial discovery that could help greatly fuel deep-space exploration… possibly trapped in “glass beads’’ about the size of a pencil tip in the soil… Enough water was detected in a cubic meter of sunlit soil to fill a 12-ounce bottle.” I bet those brands that sell bottled water would love to separate those beads from the soil. Maybe somebody like Elon Musk could do the job. Trouble is making it cost effective. Then again, there are probably a few yacht owners willing to pay thousands for a taste, to mix it with hundred-year-old scotch.

And here’s a common sense headline from NYP: “The COVID-19 surge is global — stop politicizing it to bash Trump.”

This headline from foxnews.com is self explanatory: “Protesters raid shops, ATMs after Philadelphia police shooting.” Some would call it reparations.

Last night Movies!, channel 5–2 on over the air antennas in NYC, ran Horror Express (1972), a Spanish-English production starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. Telly Savalas shows up in the final third, no doubt a quick paycheck. The plot is simple. An anthropologist discovers a frozen entity in China. While being transported by rail, it thaws and mayhem ensues, ala The Thing (1951). The explanation of its origins is clever, but it also had me wondering why it killed. Then again, as a 70-year-old given to nodding off, I may have missed something. I enjoyed Alberto de Mendoza’s performance as a mad priest.

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"Man Bites Dog”
By: Mkpouto Usua, Mk Akan
Tags: Copywriting, Selling, Direct Response Marketing, Headlines, Advertising

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There are many other examples of contradiction headlines.

Like the...

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I wrote a sales letter for freelance writer who was selling a freelance course.

I asked him.

"What was your worse grade in school?"

"an E" he said.

With that information I turned that info into this headline...

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“How A Complete Newbie From The UK (Who Had An “E” in English) , Made $4,465 In One Month From Freelance Writing”

...And Made Over $2000 To $4000 For 8 Months Straight..

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Next time you work on a project, find out and research properly to know if you can use a Contradiction headline.

Thank you.
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Tags: Health, Fitnessmotivation, Fitness, Headlines, Healthcare

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3 teams that can sign Chris Gayle in the IPL auction 2022
By: Sridhar P
Tags: Cricket, Data Visualization, Sports Analytics

1. Lucknow

2. Royal Challenger Bangalore

3. Sun Risers Hyderabad or Chennai super kings

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Gayle was retained by the season seven runners-up ahead of last year’s IPL auction after being purchased for his base price of 2 crores by Punjab Kings at the 2018 IPL auction. Gayle’s performance in the 2021 IPL was disappointing, as he only scored 193 runs in ten games for the Mohali-based club.

Even though analysts and fans believe Gayle will miss out on an IPL deal this season, a lower base price tag, along with the arrival of two new franchises, could net him a contract.

Lucknow

The following reason will justify the fact the Lucknow franchise will sign Chris gayle in the IPL Auction 2022.

It’s worth noting that during the 2018 IPL auction, the rising Pune giants showed little interest in signing him. As a result, his chances of being selected for the Ahmedabad team are low.

Gautam Gambhir has been named Team Mentor for the Lucknow IPL team. When he was playing for Punjab kings as a third hitter, he commented about Chris Gayle’s batting order.” He also said it makes no sense to have the big-hitting Jamaican batting at three and Gayle has to open the batting”, said Gambhir on Star Sports.

There is a good chance of picking him in the Lucknow team by Gautam Gambhir

Royal challengers Bangalore

RCB might pick him in the auction and he will play as an opener. Virat will play at number three positions.

He won many games for Royal Challengers Bangalore on his own in succeeding seasons (RCB). He hit 733 runs at a strike rate of 160 during the 2012 season. On April 23, 2013, Chris Gayle smashed the fastest century in IPL history and he astonished the T20 world with a 175-run knock against India’s Pune Warriors.

RCB feels confident in his ability to handle pressure, despite his age. They may choose Gayle on the team now that ABD is also retired from all formats.

Chennai Super Kings

As per Mr Srinivasan(Managing Director of India Cements). “Dhoni is the only selector for CSK.

Dhoni believes that age is just a number(“Old is Gold”). Rather than selecting inexperienced batters, he expressed an interest in selecting guys with extensive experience.

Two of the current squad’s 26 players, including captain MS Dhoni, are in their forties. Twelve of the players are in their 30s. The remaining 12 are in their twenties.

Dhoni might choose Chris Gayle to open the innings alongside Ruturaj. However, the chances of him being chosen are slim.

Recent update: Chris gayle name is not in IPL mega auction 2022.
David Warner Advises England to Practice on Artificial Pitches
By: Baba Cric
Tags: Cricket, Davidwarner

Melbourne, Dec 29 (PTI) Ashes-winning Australian opener David Warner has advised the defeated England cricket team to practice on artificial wickets to adapt to Australia’s extra bouncy pitches.

Australia won the three Tests in 12 days in the Ashes series 3 . Has made a winning lead of 0.

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David says bounce has been a big factor from batting point of view

David Warner said, “From a batting perspective, bounce has been a big factor. Growing up in Australia, it’s different for us to play on these pitches than in England.”

“I would advise the England team to practice on artificial pitches to deal with this extra bounce,” he said.

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David Warner said England bowlers made a mistake by bowling short pitch in the first three Tests

David said the England bowlers made a mistake by bowling the short pitch in the first three Tests as the strategy did not work on Australian pitches.