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How to Find People Online

There are many reasons why you’d want to try and find a person online. For example, you may want to reconnect with long-lost relatives or friends from school or college, or there may be some new business contacts you’d like to make.

These days it’s easier than ever to find a person if they want to be found, that is.

With the help of the internet, numerous people search tools are available to you. Here are a few different options.

Google

As obvious as it may sound, start your search with Google. You’ll need to be a little savvier than just typing in a person’s name and hitting enter, though.

The person’s name and city, school, or employer (if known) will narrow down the search results.

Google also has advanced boolean search options that you can use to limit the results.

Social media

If a person wants to be found, they’ll almost always have a social media presence. Globally nearly 40% of the population have a Facebook profile, and 82% of North Americans do.

Don’t despair if you can’t find them on Facebook. Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and TikTok are gaining the users that Facebook loses. So spread your social media net further, and you’ll have more success.

School search sites

Finding former school pals is slightly more manageable as you already have more information. For example, you know the years they were there and possibly even clubs and associations they may have been in.

There are sites dedicated to school searches. Alumni.net and Classmates.com are two of the biggest and have been around almost since the internet began.

Family trees

To find a long-lost relative, there are resources available there too. If a family member has put the time and effort into compiling an online family tree, that’s an excellent place to start.

Ancestry.com is the biggest of these sites. Take it a step further with AncestryDNA. A simple DNA test could discover relatives you didn’t even know you had and the one you’re looking for.

MyHeritage.com is a similar site that claims to have 1400 genealogical databases to search from.

Reverse searches

Reverse searches are gaining in popularity. If you already have some contact information or even a photograph of the person, a reverse search could get you more details.

If you have a phone number or an email address, there are websites where you can enter the details. They’ll provide you with further information on the registered owner.

Photographs are an excellent way of finding someone online. Even Google has a reverse image search function. So if that photo has been uploaded online, you’ll be able to match it and gain more data about the person.

Making business connections is easier if you have a LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn makes it very clear they are not to be considered social media.

Yes, they are a social network, but their role isn’t to entertain. It’s to form business connections, a social sales tool and claims to be the best and biggest referral engine on the planet.

The difference between LinkedIn and social media is that you connect via other people. It’s based on the 6 degrees of separation concept. You may not directly know the person you want to contact, but someone you connect with does know them.

Public records

Unless a person really doesn’t want to be found and is an expert at covering their tracks, they’ll have some form of public record.

An excellent site to use is BeenVerified.com. It’s primarily used to run background checks on people.

Unlike many other sites mentioned, you can’t actually connect with the person from here, but contact information may appear in search results. Therefore, this site is beneficial if you only have vehicle or property details.

Get online and get searching

Narrowing down how to find someone online depends on how you know or wish to connect with them.

Always begin with a Google search; this may negate the need to try anything further. Social media is your next stop, especially if that person wants to be found.

Long lost school friends or relatives may be able to be reconnected via alumni or ancestry sites. And you can make business connections successfully via LinkedIn.

If people don’t want to be found, for whatever reason, that’s their prerogative. However, somebody they know may be able to provide more details about them. Don’t give up.

Atomic Museum holiday gifts

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH RARE, ATOMIC-THEMED GIFTS FROM THE ATOMIC MUSEUM

Signature Gifts Include Evidence from World’s First Atomic Bomb, STEM-Themed
Games, Alien Apparel, Authentic Atomic Collectables

This holiday season, shoppers can discover one-of-a-kind atomic-themed gifts for friends and family at the Atomic Museum. Gift ideas include rare evidence from the world’s first atomic bomb, STEM-themed games for kids, alien apparel and authentic atomic collectables. In addition, the museum offers seven tiers of membership, which make especially thoughtful holiday gifts. All membership tiers include notable perks such as an invitation to the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation’s annual membership dinner, discounts on guest passes and more.

In addition, the museum offers free shipping and a complimentary gift for online orders of $50 or more.

Highlights from the Atomic Museum’s 2022 holiday gifts include:

COLLECTABLES:
Challenge Coins in Silver and Bronze
The Atomic Museum offers two Challenge Coins in silver and bronze available for $16 each. Both coins feature the Sedan Crater, the largest man-made crater in the United States formed after one of the most significant blasts in atomic history, and the Nevada National Security Site.

Nevada Test Site Patch
The museum offers historic denim patches depicting the former Nevada Test Site as well as today’s Nevada National Security Site. As the perfect gift for collectors, the patches include the date the former test site was established in Mercury, Nevada. The patches are available for $6 each.

Trinitite – The Only Evidence Left of the World’s First Atomic Bomb
Available for $45 per piece, Trinitite represents the only evidence left of the world’s first atomic bomb. Trinitite is the glassy residue found on the desert floor after the plutonium-based Trinity nuclear bomb was detonated on July 16, 1945, in New Mexico. As one of the most distinctive artifacts from atomic testing history, shoppers can give the gift of authentic pieces of Trinitite from the Ralph Pray Collection found in 1952 at the test site. Pieces of Trinitite come in a variety of sizes and colors.

SOUVENIRS:
Fat Man and Little Boy Bottle Stoppers
Available for $20 each, the museum offers one-of-a-kind Fat Man and Little Boy bottle stoppers designed after the atomic weapons detonated on the Japanese cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima during World War II.

Fat Man and Little Boy Keychains
Featuring designs including the Little Boy bomb and Fat Man bomb, the museum offers keychains, which make unique stocking stuffers. Each keychain is available for $10.

Plush Alien Toy
Perfect for children, the museum offers plush alien toys with removable hoodies. This item is available for $14.

Fat Man and Little Boy Pins
Available for $6 each, the museum offers the Fat Man bomb and the Little Boy bomb pins.

GAMES:
Alien8
Ideal for young children, teens and the whole family, Alien8 is a fun, exciting way to practice math. Available for $10.95, the game challenges players to quickly answer questions in order to become the last astronaut standing to defeat the aliens.

Atom Duel
Atom Duel is a battle-based educational game teaching participants about the elements of the periodic table. Players can win in different ways according to the unique properties of each element. This game is available for $24.

Monopoly World War II – We Are All In This Together Board Game
In Monopoly’s World War II edition, players can learn the history of the brave men and women who faced the global spread of tyranny. The game includes historic events such as Pearl Harbor, D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge as well as custom tokens. This game is available for $50.

OjO Atomic Force STEM Game
Ideal for children ages six and up is the OjO Atomic Force STEM Game available for $25. Created for children to develop design and engineering skills, this exciting board game takes tricky topics and makes them accessible and fun for children. Atomic Force includes everything kids need to feel like a real chemist, including a data sheet and a periodic table needed to build 3D atoms and learn about atomic chemistry.

OjO Robot Workshop STEM Game
Best suited for children ages five and up, the OjO Robot Workshop STEM Game is available for $20. The game challenges participants to design robots for space missions utilizing problem solving and design skills. With countless combinations of robots, kids choose the ideal robot parts for each task while learning STEM skills.

APPAREL:
Fat Man and Little Boy Earrings
Featuring designs with the Little Boy bomb and the Fat Man bomb, the museum offers atomic-themed earrings. Earrings can be purchased for $17.50 each.

Alien Socks
The Atomic Museum offers extraterrestrial alien socks available for $10 per pair. These socks are available in one size fits all.

Miss Atomic Bomb Hat
Available in pink and black, the museum offers baseball hats featuring Miss Atomic Bomb for $10 each. Miss Atomic Bomb represents one of the most iconic symbols of 1950s pop culture in Las Vegas and has appeared in newspapers and magazines across the globe.

BOOKS:
“Images of America – Nevada Test Site” by Peter W. Merlin
From the best-selling Images of America book series, readers can dive into the photographic history of the Nevada Test Site. Available for $23.99, the book features the most iconic atmospheric tests conducted between 1951 and 1962.

MEMBERSHIP:
Gift of Atomic Museum Membership
Along with free admission for a year, membership to the Atomic Museum comes with an array of benefits, including an invitation to the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation’s annual membership dinner, discounts on guest passes, a complimentary gift and more. Individual memberships begin at $50.

ABOUT THE ATOMIC MUSEUM
The Atomic Museum is operated and maintained by its parent company, the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation (NTSHF), an IRS 501(c)3 charitable, non-profit organization chartered in Nevada. The Atomic Museum is one of 37 museums designated as an Affiliate Partner of the Smithsonian Institution and is a repository for one of the most comprehensive collections of nuclear history in the world. Covering nuclear history beginning with the first test at the Nevada Test Site on January 27, 1951, the Atomic Museum’s exhibitions and programming also address current affairs related to the nuclear industry. For more information, go to atomicmuseum.vegas and follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

DOCTOR STRANGE #1

THE MASTER OF THE MYSTIC ARTS RETURNS TO RESHAPE YOUR REALITY IN NEW DOCTOR STRANGE SERIES!

Jed MacKay and Pasqual Ferry launch a new DOCTOR STRANGE ongoing series this March

Jed MacKay’s acclaimed work on the Doctor Strange mythos has captivated readers over the past year, and this March, a thrilling new chapter begins. Spinning out of the character’s terrifying demise in Death of Doctor Strange and Clea’s time as Sorcerer Supreme in Strange comes an all-new ongoing series for Stephen Strange where he’ll resume his duties as Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts!

This time around, MacKay will be joined by superstar artist Pasqual Ferry, known for his stylish work on recent titles like Namor: Conquered Shores and Spider-Man: Spider’s Shadow. These two talents have devised a grand plan for Doctor Strange centered around a shocking mystery that strikes at the very heart of Strange’s legacy and purpose. The journey that follows will harken back to the iconic hero’s psychedelic and otherworldly storytelling, taking readers to places only Strange would dare to go and introducing enemies only he could hope to defeat, including a brand-new threat that Strange shares a personal connection with. In honor of this new saga, Doctor Strange will be donning a revamped costume designed by the legendary Alex Ross, who will also be gracing the series with breathtaking covers!

Stephen Strange is back! Reunited with Clea and Wong, it’s back to business as usual for the Sorcerer Supreme. Have your children fallen into a deep nightmarish slumber? Are demonic refugees invading your home? Is your husband possessed by a satanic entity? Then call Doctor Strange! But when someone else begins to issue their own dark justice on Strange’s mightiest foes, Strange embarks on an interdimensional search for answers, only to discover the culprit may be closer to home than he thinks…

“After Death of Doctor Strange, after Strange, we open the next act in our ongoing saga of the Sorcerer Supreme in DOCTOR STRANGE #1!” MacKay proclaimed. “It’s been really exciting to have the opportunity to not only continue exploring the magical side of the Marvel Universe with the inhabitants of 177A Bleecker Street, but to follow the lives of the Stranges as the last year and a half has put them through the wringer. Pasqual has been putting together a truly magical book, and I’m super psyched to show people what’s in store for Stephen and Clea Strange- and of course, we won’t be giving them any time off after recent events…”

“When I started working for Marvel, there were three comics I had always wanted to draw:Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Doctor Strange,” Ferry said. “Why Doctor Strange? Because his stories include all the elements I love as an artist—the fantasy, science fiction, and imagination. Above all, the fact that I could look at Steve Ditko’s work as a reference really motivates me! When he drew Doctor Strange, all the utopian and imaginary sceneries were incredible. So this is a very special moment in my career, and I’m looking forward to seeing where the character is going to take us with this new narrative. I know a lot of artists, including myself, consider Doctor Strange a challenge, like there is a need to add something new to the character because it offers you that possibility. For me, Doctor Strange is a big challenge, but I embrace it.”

Enter a new reality alongside comic books’ greatest magical hero when DOCTOR STRANGE #1 hits stands in March! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

DOCTOR STRANGE #1

Written by JED MACKAY
Art by PASQUAL FERRY

Cover by ALEX ROSS

On Sale 3/22

To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com

About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

For more information visit marvel.com.

Lectra × TextileGenesis

Lectra announces the acquisition of the majority of the capital of TextileGenesis

Lectra extends its software offer to material traceability
and reinforces its position in Industry 4.0

Lectra announces the signature of an agreement to acquire 51% of the capital and voting rights of the Dutch company TextileGenesis. As a major player in the fashion, automotive, and furniture markets, Lectra contributes with boldness and passion to the Industry 4.0 revolution by providing software, equipment, data, and services to brands, manufacturers, and retailers.

Founded in 2018, TextileGenesis provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that enables fashion brands and sustainable textile manufacturers to ensure a reliable, secure and fully digital mapping of their textiles, from the fiber to the consumer, and thereby guarantee their authenticity and origins. This solution ensures the traceability of TextileGenesis’ customers’ entire sustainable textile supply chain in order to meet the demands for transparency, driven by changes in legislation in a growing number of countries and by growing consumer awareness, thereby encouraging sustainable development.

Its innovative traceability mechanism, which addresses both ends of the textile value chain, as well as its network of partners for material certification, and its technology platform guarantee the exchange and tracking of reliable and secure data throughout a material’s life cycle.

Several of the world’s most prestigious fashion brands as well as leading sustainable fiber producers are already convinced of the value of TextileGenesis’ innovative offer, which enables the connection of multiple actors of the sustainable fashion ecosystem on this platform.

“Fashion is one of the most fragmented industries due to its long and complex value chain, which makes it opaque to brands, suppliers, subcontractors, and consumers” says Amit Gautam, founder of TextileGenesis. “Today, only 19% of fashion industry actors have visibility of their value chain, and this visibility is often partial. Many brands, especially those that have set ambitious sustainability goals, face a real challenge in terms of supply chain transparency. If they cannot track the life cycle of certified materials, they will not be able to justify the sustainability of their products,” he adds.

“Having the highest ethical standards, guaranteeing the well-being of our employees, and preserving the environment are embedded in Lectra’s DNA and guide our daily decisions. Through our technology, acquisitions, and partnerships, we aim to empower our customers to work in a more socially and environmentally responsible way,” says Daniel Harari, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lectra. “We look forward to joining forces with TextileGenesis’ talented teams to accelerate the development of their sustainable material traceability solution and deepen our knowledge of the textile value chain in the fashion industry,” he concludes.

At the beginning of January, Lectra will acquire 51% of TextileGenesis for 15.2 million euros. The acquisition of the remaining share capital and voting rights is expected to take place in two stages, in 2026 and 2028, for an amount that will be calculated based on a multiple of the 2025 and 2027 recurring revenues.

About Lectra:

As a major player in the fashion, automotive and furniture markets, Lectra contributes to the Industry 4.0 revolution with boldness and passion by providing best-in-class technologies.

The Group offers industrial intelligence solutions – software, equipment, data and services – that facilitate the digital transformation of the companies it serves. In doing so, Lectra helps its customers push boundaries and unlock their potential. The Group is proud to state that its 2,500 employees are driven by three core values: being open-minded thinkers, trusted partners and passionate innovators.

Founded in 1973, Lectra reported revenues of 388 million euros in 2021 and is listed on Euronext Paris (LSS), Lectra has set a revenue target of between 514 and 534 million euros for 2022.

For more information, visit lectra.com.

Follow Lectra on social media:

Facebook / Linkedin / Youtube

AZULUNA FOODS

Sustainable agriculture and wellness innovator, Azuluna Foods, is proud to have Beachbody Super Trainer, Xtend Barre founder and motivation expert Andrea Leigh Rogers as a spokesperson for the launch of their nutrient-dense, pasture-raised chicken bone broth crafted by classically trained chefs to deliver a fall-time favorite that is sumptuously flavored and sustainably made. The bone broth will launch on October 20, 2022 at Andrea’s GROW retreat in Colorado and will be available for pre-order at www.azulunafoods.com.

Andrea Leigh Rogers, certified Beachbody Super Trainer and lifestyle and motivation expert, created her personal brand, ALR, to elevate and empower women from all walks of life. Her programs are designed to inspire women with the confidence they need to feel energized, grateful, and strong.

Azuluna Foods co-founder, Ken Rapoport has this to share about their partnership:

“We are excited to partner with a major force of nature – and extremely positive influence – Andrea Leigh Rogers of ALR and Beachbody, to co-brand our pasture-raised bone broth in support of ALR’s 4 pillars — movement, shine, growth, and nurture – promoting health and wellness.”

Azuluna Foods was established in 2004 with grant money awarded to Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine by senators Ted Kennedy and Joe Lieberman in an effort to increase farms in New England. Azuluna is on its way to establishing 200 new farms in New England, integrating regenerative agriculture, culinary arts, and nutritional science to create stronger and healthier communities.

In an effort to connect consumers with their food and the land from which it came, Azuluna will provide experiential learning opportunities for over 200,000 students annually by 2025. Azuluna uses a Hub & Spoke farming model to integrate experiential education programs into agricultural settings. Using the farm as the backdrop to classes, Azuluna Foods centers lessons on four pillars: Soil, Water, and Energy Management; Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship; Food as Medicine; and Animal Science.

Azuluna Foods practices responsible sourcing, utilizing proteins from their regenerative livestock farms and integrating produce from local and organic producers whenever possible. Moreover, their partnership with leading culinary schools such as the Johnson & Wales University has given them access to some of the best culinary minds, producers, and nutrition experts to deliver wholesome and delicious food and ingredients to the average consumer.

Azuluna and Andrea Rogers’ pasture-raised chicken bone broth is freshly made with bones from Azuluna Foods’ own pasture-raised chickens, resulting in healthier and tastier broth that utilizes parts of the chicken that would otherwise be wasted. For maximum flavor extraction, the bones, along with some organic vegetables and herbs, are slow-roasted and caramelized before simmering for over 16 hours and fortified with fresh turmeric, sage, and bay leaf to infuse it with powerful health benefits.

Their premium chicken broth is gluten-free, GMO-free, fat-free, antibiotic-free, glyphosate-free, and keto and paleo diet-friendly with 8g of collagen and 14g of protein. Like all Azuluna Foods products, this is as thoughtfully made as possible to promise you a healthy and delicious culinary experience. Knowing where your food is coming from is a big component of healthy eating, and by purchasing from Azuluna you can also be confident that you are supporting regional regenerative farms.

Andrea Leigh Rogers has nothing but good things to say about Azuluna Foods’ new chicken broth. She shares:

“Bone broth has been an essential part of my wellness regimen for years… This magic little elixir makes my skin glow (thank you collagen), my joints nimble, and my gut happy. I love knowing the ingredients from Azuluna Foods come from their humane, regenerative farms that put ethics and the environment first. And their passionate team of dietitians and chefs proves time after time that truly healthy food can be totally delicious. It’s the perfect boost I need to support a strong immune system and a speedy recovery after a killer workout!”

Azuluna Foods is highly regarded for its strides in innovating and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Azuluna Foods’ vision as a company is centered around the belief that the keys to building a more humane, healthy, and sustainable future are healthy eating and sustainable agriculture through the integration of regenerative farming, nutritional science, and culinary innovation.

All of this makes Azuluna’s partnership with ALR all the more perfect to share and promote the ideal lifestyle that Andrea Leigh Rogers aspires for her audience. Together, they’re the dream team to boost everyone’s health and wellness as well as the planet’s.

Azuluna Foods is set to officially release its new organic chicken broth this October 19, 2022. ALR’s Nourish participants are in for a treat with an exclusive, members-only invite to try the Bone Broth at her VIP event in Colorado. Their bone broth will be available for pre-order on October 20, 2022 on their official website.

To learn more about Azuluna Foods and the amazing things they do to deliver wholesome and sustainably grown foods, be sure to check out their website. Also, be sure to follow and check out Andrea Leigh Rogers through her website and Instagram.

About Azuluna Foods

Azuluna Foods is a producer of nutrient-dense foods that is on a mission to build a healthier planet through innovative land management and wholesome animal husbandry and nutrient-dense meals that are research-backed and created by some of the finest culinary minds in the country. Azuluna’s core tenets revolve around regenerative agricultural practices, better food, and stronger communities. Azuluna Foods’ relentless commitment to its heart-centered business practice has made Azuluna a leading producer of sustainably grown and premium ingredients in the market.

About ALR

ALR is a brand created by Andrea Leigh Rogers to promote the values of motivation and empowerment. Using her experience as a motivation expert, Xtend Barre founder and Beachbody Super Trainer, Andrea Leigh Rogers has helped countless individuals to live a full-out life with a strong body, energized mind, and grateful heart. ALR seeks to be a place that welcomes women to level up their lives and raise the bar to achieve a sense of confidence that they might have never realized they had.

Snowflake Batch #25 – Humboldt Peak

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Announces Snowflake Batch #25. America’s Best-Selling Single Malt Released Its 25th Batch at Its Denver Distillery for the First Time in Three Years

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey is thrilled to announce the release of this year’s coveted Snowflake iteration – Batch 25: Humboldt Peak. Loyal Strana-fans and passionate whiskey lovers from all over the country united and camped onsite in hopes of retrieving a bottle of this ultra-rare whiskey, available for one day only at the brand’s Colorado distillery.

Per tradition, each Snowflake iteration is an American Single Malt aged between five and ten years in new white American oak barrels with a #3 char, before transferring to a variety of wine, sherry, and rum barrels sourced from around the world. Each year’s batch spends a varying amount of time in different barrels, resulting flavor year-after-year.

This year’s Humboldt Peak is named per Stranahan’s tradition for a “14er” or Colorado Mountain peaking over 14,000 feet. The initial whiskey was finished in casks that once held Cabernet Sauvignon, Oloroso Sherry, and Barbados Rum. The resulting whiskey is a burst of fruity and sweet sensations, with notes of seasonal pear and apple richness mixed with cream soda.

Humboldt Peak is exclusively available in-person for one day only on a first-come, first-serve basis. Stranahan’s most devoted fans and whiskey connoisseurs were welcome to attend the Snowflake Village, starting 12:00 PM MT on Friday, December 2 through Saturday, December 3 to enjoy live performance from Jess Graber & the Highway 82 Band, food trucks, and pairing stations. As of today at 11:00 AM MT, Snowflake Humboldt Peak is now available for purchase for $119.99 with a valid I.D.

To learn more about Snowflake, visit https://www.stranahans.com/news/snowflake-2022/

Tasting Notes for Humboldt Peak:

Nose: Gingersnap cookie and orange marmalade with hints of holiday baking spices and oak
Palate: Silky smooth full-bodied mouth-feel with notes of baked pear, apple & cream soda
Finish: Pleasantly sweet and fruity finish with brown sugar & raspberry

About Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey is a pioneering and award-winning American single malt whiskey comprised of 100% malted barley and Rocky Mountain water, aged in new American white oak barrels. From grain to glass, Stranahan’s whiskey is distilled and bottled at its Colorado distillery, the state’s first legal distillery since Prohibition. Stranahan’s expressions include Original, Blue Peak, Sherry Cask, Diamond Peak, Mountain Angel 10-Year-Old, and the limited-edition yearly release: Snowflake. As one of the first and best-selling American single malts, Stranahan’s is committed to building recognition and admiration for the category globally.

R&CPMK × Viva Magenta

Shop R&CPMK Brands in Pantone’s 2023 Color of The Year, Viva Magenta

Pantone has announced the official color for 2023, Viva Magenta. A vibrant reddish, pinkish hue to kick off the new year in a bold way, check out the below curated selection of fashion, home and accessory items at all price points from Barefoot Dreams, BOBS from Skechers, CITIZEN, D by Diesel, ESPRIT, and Privé Revaux.

BAREFOOT DREAMS CozyChic Throw

BOBS FROM SKECHERS BOBS Sparrow 2.0 – Sonic Luv Fashion Sneaker

CITIZEN Promaster Dive Automatic Watch

D BY DIESEL Premium Gift Set

ESPRIT Quilted jacket with recycled down filling

Privé REVAUX The Ingrid, The Rover, and The Bimini Sunglasses

THE PETER AQUILONE WINTER CLASSIC

Special Olympics New York Hosts the Peter Aquilone Winter Classic at Jacob K. Javits Center in NYC. More Than 300 Athletes are Expected to Attend.

The New York City Region is thrilled to host one of the year’s most anticipated sporting events as the Peter Aquilone Winter Classic returns to the Javits Center. Details are as follows:

When: Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 9:30am to 4pm
Where: Jacob K Javits Center (429 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001)
What: Competition in Floor Hockey Team and Skills, with additional offerings in Young Athletes, Developmental Sports, and Field Days
Who: More than 300 Special Olympics New York athletes and more than 200 volunteers

The event will also play host to Special Olympics NY’s Health Programs, of which there will be five disciplines: Healthy Hearing, Special Smiles, Fun Fitness, Health Promotions, and Fit Feet.

In addition to the more than 200 volunteers supporting the event, another 100 volunteers from New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters will be on-hand to set up the floor hockey rinks.

Sponsors for this year’s competition include Liberty Dental Plan, New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters, ESPN, accessiBe, Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, Disney, Local 388, NHL, Nestlé Health Science, and ACA NY.

About Special Olympics New York

Special Olympics New York is the largest state chapter in the country, serving more than 31,000 athletes across New York with year-round sports training, athletic competition, and health screenings. The organization also partners with about 250 schools statewide to offer Unified Sports, where students with and without disabilities compete as teammates. All Special Olympics New York programs are offered at no cost to athletes, their families or caregivers. The organization has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar.com, making it one of the most trusted charities in the business nationally. For additional information about Special Olympics New York, to learn more about getting involved, or to make a donation, visit www.specialolympicsNY.org.

The biggest trends that will transform the gambling industry in 2023

The gambling industry has grown immensely in the last couple of years, with gross gaming revenue of $53 billion in 2021 in the United States alone. It is the many changes and trends in the industry that are keeping it relevant and alive.

The legalization of gambling

There is a key factor that will especially lead to an increase in gambling around the world in 2023, and that is the legalization of it. Many countries and states are starting to catch up on the trend, and are now seeing the potential that gambling has. This makes online casinos and betting platforms available for more people who are now able to wager on sports and test out the best slot games available where it is also possible to find free spins online. This allows the gamblers to let the wheel spin without spending a dime.

Not only is it a hobby that many enjoy in their spare time, but it is also an opportunity for governments to earn tax money from winnings. If we look at sports betting, which is a kind of gambling that is on a rise, it is legal in 28 states, with four states still pending.

Charitable gambling is legal in most American states, while online casinos still have some way to go. However, we are seeing that more states are processing the bill to legalize it, and there is no doubt that we will be seeing more types of legal gambling in the future.

The shift to mobile gaming

There is a huge change in consumer habits when it comes to gambling. We are shifting our focus online and on our phones. The portable devices have made it possible for us to be online, connected, and gambling at all times of the day, without the need for stationary charging or an internet box.

You can simply connect by using your mobile device and data on your phone. Gambling providers are also catching up, and there is an increased focus on improving user experience when participating in mobile gambling. This can be done via apps or simply by optimizing websites for a smaller display.

Cryptos are revolutionizing gambling

Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm since it was first introduced in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. Since then, we have been able to invest in, purchase, and use cryptocurrencies for a number of things, and the possibilities are expanding. The gambling industry is a place where cryptocurrencies are being used quite frequently, as it is presenting some advantages to the user. The decentralized technology is also famously being used to make NFTs by luxury brands.

When gambling with cryptocurrencies, you can be a little more anonymous. Cryptos are decentralized currencies that are not using the regular banking system that we are used to. There is no third party to the payments, and all transactions are stored publicly in what we call Blockchain. It makes it so that no one can cheat their way out of payment, ensuring only safe transactions when gambling.

AI for better customer service

A heightened focus on user experience has made customer service a priority for many. Gamblers want to be able to access information quickly, and AI is a great way to ensure that. Chatbots are being used all over the internet to be able to provide good service for those who need it and easy access to necessary information. It is likely that we will see more of this in the time to come, as it probably will be a standard for all online gambling platforms.

The rise of live dealers

Online gambling is becoming the most popular way to gamble, as it allows users to gamble whenever and wherever they want. Some countries do not have land-based casinos either, making online platforms the only place where gambling is possible. However, there is still interest in the live aspect of gambling, and this is where live dealers come in. Many gambling platforms allow for live gambling as an alternative to just regular online gambling.

Here users can gamble with real and also professional gamblers and other people in real time. It makes it a little more exciting and special, which is why many prefer this way of gambling. As a gambler, you are also able to see the dealer on video and communicate with them through chat functions. Live gambling is available in many games, but most popularly card games such as poker and blackjack.

VR-based casinos

When VR technology was first introduced, the world was amazed. We were now able to fully immerse ourselves in a digital world which made games much more realistic and thrilling. Casinos are also starting to explore this technology, and chances are that we will soon be able to have a full gambling experience through VR. It allows for games to be much more realistic and fun, and add to the feeling that you are in a casino. If you can gamble with both VR glasses and live dealers, we are pretty close to being in a real casino whilst still sitting on our couch at home.

Net Entertainment is one of the world’s most popular software providers, and they have already started to experiment with VR in casinos. They have shown that it is possible through a demo version for different games. If someone did not believe in VR technology before, they certainly should now!

Conclusion

There is no doubt that the gambling industry is changing for the better. New trends are shaping the market, and higher expectations from consumers are driving the industry to be better, more innovative, and more available. Sports betting is on a rise, and together with online casinos, it is making up the majority of online gambling that can be done on both stationary and mobile devices. Technology such as decentralized payment methods, AI, and VR are creating hype for online gambling providers, participating in the great revenue they have been experiencing the last few years, and will in the future as well.

FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR

THE FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR HARDCOVER IS HERE! RELIVE THE BIGGEST COMIC SAGA OF THE YEAR AND UNLOCK ALL SIX IN-GAME ITEMS IN FORTNITE!

The FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR HARDCOVER, collecting every best-selling issue of the hit series that saw the Marvel Universe collide with video game phenomenon Fortnite, is available now!

Fans who purchase the hardcover collection will get access to each in-game item in Fortnite that previously released issues unlocked, including the highly sought-after IRON MAN ZERO OUTFIT

This past year, comic fans witnessed a blockbuster crossover event between the video game phenomenon Fortnite and the Marvel Comics universe in FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR! The five-issue limited series, written by Epic Games’ Chief Creative Officer Donald Mustard and veteran Marvel writer Christos Gage and drawn by artist Sergio Davila, was a mega hit packed with enormous ramifications for both universes! Now, readers can experience the series in an all-new hardcover format! Those who purchase the hardcover will also receive a download code for all six of the Fortnite in-game cosmetic items that were available to those who picked up first-print editions of the comic series.

The redeemable code will unlock the following in-game items in Fortnite:

Spider-Man Zero Outfit
Iron Man Zero Outfit
Zero War Loading Screen
Adamantium Claws Pickaxe
SNIKT! SNIKT! Spray
Stark Seven Wrap

Fans can see images of the items by visiting Marvel.com.

The inhabitants of the ultimate battleground, the Island, are locked in a never-ending war — and only one thing has the potential to turn the tide: a crystallized fragment of the Zero Point that was cast into the Marvel Universe! Spider-Man, Wolverine and Shuri team up with several Fortnite fighters to hunt down the elusive Zero Shard. But as the search extends from Wakanda to the Savage Land and beyond, can they find it in time to avert catastrophe? Heroes from both realities enlist in the struggle against the Imagined Order — but do they have a fighting chance of avoiding doom when Marvel’s most dangerous villain sets his sights on the Shard?

Check with your local comic shop for availability and enjoy one of the biggest comic sagas of 2022 with the all-new FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR HARDCOVER! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR PREMIERE HC

Written by CHRISTOS GAGE & DONALD MUSTARD

Art by SERGIO DÁVILA

Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

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