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You ever get one of those emails where there are two headlines that couldn’t have been more synchronous?
That’s what I got today in a Washington Post email newsletter:
“New malware is 20 times size of Stuxnet”
“Cybersecurity experts needed to meet growing demand”
Surely the Post newsletter editor at least chuckled when he put those two together.
I didn’t chuckle, however, when I started reading up on this new Internet security phenom.
Wired’s Threat Level blog led with this: “A massive, highly sophisticated piece of malware has been newly found infecting systems in Iran and elsewhere and is believed to be part of a well-coordinated, ongoing, state-run cyberespionage operation.”
Here was The New York Times lead on the story: The computers of high-ranking Iranian officials appear to have been penetrated by a data-mining virus called Flame, in what may be the most destructive cyberattack on Iran since the notorious Stuxnet virus, an Iranian cyberdefense organization confirmed on Thursday.
And, the Post led with: Researchers have identified a sophisticated new computer virus 20 times the size of Stuxnet, the malicious software the disabled centrifuges in an Iranian nuclear plant. But unlike Stuxnet, the new malware appears to be used solely for espionage.
The Post goes on to cite analysts who “suspect Israel and the United States, given the virus’s sophistication, among other things.”
Which is it, we need more cybersecurity experts in the U.S., or we’re the “nation-state” behind this latest cyber war virus?
Whatever the case, the BBC’s coverage included the following facts: Russian security firm Kaspersky Labs believed the malware had been operating since August 2010 and described Flame as “one of the most complex threats ever discovered.”
If you don’t remember Stuxnet, it was the alleged state-sponsored virus which wreaked havoc on Iran’s uranium centrifuges. This new malware, according to the BBC story, “appears not to cause physical damage,” but instead collects “huge amounts of sensitive information.”
Wired also adds to the story, reporting Flame was “written by different programmers, its complexity, the geographic scope of its infections and its behavior indicate strongly that a nation-state is behind Flame, rather than common cyber-criminals.”
Wired went on to report that “Early analysis of Flame by the Lab indicates that it’s designed primarily to spy on the users of infected computers and steal data from them, including documents, recorded conversations and keystrokes. It also opens a backdoor to infected systems to allow the attackers to tweak the toolkit and add new functionality.”
Yes, indeedy. According to Wired, one of the modules in Flame is “one that turns on the internal microphone of an infected machine to secretly record conversations that occur either over Skype or in the computer’s near vicinity.”
It also allegedly contains a module that turns “Bluetooth-enabled computers into a Bluetooth beacon,” scanning for other Bluetooth-enabled devices in order to “siphon names and phone numbers from their contacts folder.”
It can also store “frequent screenshots of activity on the machine,” screenshots that include everything from emeetings to instant messages, email….you get the picture. Literally.
I don’t know about you, but I sense a whole new genre of cyber espionage novels looming on the horizon.
I’m back from IBM Impact 2012…but my brain is still processing all the information I took in through all the interviews Scott and I conducted for ImpactTV and for all the sessions I attended…and I won’t mention all the cocktails in the evenings where I learned SO much from my industry peers.
I’ll be putting together a recap post of some of the major announcements, and I’ve still yet to transcribe my interview with Walter Isaacson, but first, I wanted to highlight an important new study from IBM on the security front.
For those of you who follow the Turbo blog, you know the issue of security (particularly cybersecurity) is one I take very seriously and that I follow closely, partially because of my longstanding interest in the topic, and partially because I recognize we live in an imperfect world using imperfect technology, created and used by imperfect humans.
But the promise and hope for security, fallible though it may sometimes be, is a worthy aspiration. There are ideas, assets, and often even lives at risk, and the more we move up the stack into an intellectual capital driven global economy, the more there is at stake and the more that will be needed to protect.
So, that’s a long way of saying expect to be hearing even more from me on this important topic.
Chief Security Officers: “We’ve Got Our CEO’s Attention”
To that end, now for the new information security study results. The new IBM study reveals a clear evolution in information security organizations and their leaders, with 25 percent of security chiefs surveyed shifting from a tech focus to one of a more strategic business leadership role.
In this first study of senior security executives, the IBM Center For Applied Insights interviewed more than 130 security leaders globally and discovered three types of leaders based on breach preparedness and overall security maturity.
Representing about a quarter of those interviewed, the “Influencer” senior security executives typically influenced business strategies of their firms and were more confident and prepared than their peers—the “Protectors” and “Responders.”
Overall, all security leaders today are under intense pressure, charged with protecting some of their firm’s most valuable assets – money, customer data, intellectual property and brand.
Nearly two-thirds of Chief Information Security Executives (CISOs) surveyed say their senior executives are paying more attention to security today than they were two years ago, with a series of high-profile hacking and data breaches convincing them of the key role that security has to play in the modern enterprise.
Emerging Security Issues: Mobile And A More Holistic Approach
More than half of respondents cited mobile security as a primary technology concern over the next two years. Nearly two-thirds of respondents expect information security spend to increase over the next two years and of those, 87 percent expect double-digit increases.
Rather than just reactively responding to security incidents, the CISO’s role is shifting more towards intelligent and holistic risk management– from fire-fighting to anticipating and mitigating fires before they start. Several characteristics emerged as notable features among the mature security practices of “Influencers” in a variety of organizations:
- Security seen as a business (versus technology) imperative: One of the chief attributes of a leading organization is having the attention of business leaders and their boards. Security is not an ad hoc topic, but rather a regular part of business discussions and, increasingly, the culture. In fact, 60 percent of the advanced organizations named security as a regular boardroom topic, compared to only 22 percent of the least advanced organizations. These leaders understand the need for more pervasive risk awareness – and are far more focused on enterprise-wide education, collaboration and communications. Forward-thinking security organizations are more likely to establish a security steering committee to encourage systemic approaches to security issues that span legal, business operations, finance, and human resources. Sixty-eight percent of advanced organizations had a risk committee, versus only 26percent in the least advanced group.
- Use of data-driven decision making and measurement: Leading organizations are twice as likely to use metrics to monitor progress, the assessment showed (59 percent v. 26 percent). Tracking user awareness, employee education, the ability to deal with future threats, and the integration of new technologies can help create a risk-aware culture. And automated monitoring of standardized metrics allows CISOs to dedicate more time to focusing on broader, more systemic risks.
- Shared budgetary responsibility with the C-suite: The assessment showed that within most organizations, CIOs typically have control over the information security budget. However, among highly ranked organizations, investment authority lies with business leaders more often. In the most advanced organizations, CEOs were just as likely as CIOs to be steering information security budgets. Lower ranking organizations often lacked a dedicated budget line item altogether, indicating a more tactical, fragmented approach to security. Seventy-one percent of advanced organizations had a dedicated security budget line item compared to 27 percent of the least mature group.
Recommendations to Evolve the Security Role in an Enterprise
To create a more confident and capable security organization, IBM recognizes that security leaders must construct an action plan based on their current capabilities and most pressing needs. The report offers prescriptive advice from its findings on how organizations can move forward based on their current maturity level.
For example, those “Responders” in the earliest stage of security maturity can move beyond their tactical focus by establishing a dedicated security leadership role (like a CISO); assembling a security and risk committee measuring progress; and automating routine security processes to devote more time and resources to security innovation.
About the Assessment
The IBM Center for Applied Insights study, “Finding a strategic voice: Insights from the 2012 IBM Chief Information Security Officer Assessment,” included organizations spanning a broad range of industries and seven countries.
During the first quarter of 2012, the Center conducted double-blind interviews with 138 senior business and IT executives responsible for information security in their enterprises. Nearly 20 percent of the respondents lead information security in enterprises with more than 10,000 employees; 55 percent are in enterprises with 1,000 to 9,999 employees.
Click here to access the full study.
Some veddy interesting news on the cybersecurity front has reared its ugly head the last couple days.
First, VMware confirmed via CRN yesterday that proprietary source code from its ESX server hypervisor (server virtualization software) had been posted online, but in a blog post about the incident, the director of VMware’s Security Response Center said the posted code was created sometime in 2003 and 2004.
That raises questions as to relevance, according to CRN, with VMware explaining that “the fact that it has been made public does not necessarily put VMware customers at risk.”
Yet given the large number of providers that run vSphere, it could have “a broad and widespread impact.”
Here’s the blog post from VMware — for those potentially impacted, one to keep an eye on.
This just as the Obama Administration comes out against the current House cybersecurity bill entitled the “Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act,” or “CISPA,” a law proposed last November by U.S. Rep. Michael Rogers (R-MI) and 111 co-sponsors that would allow the voluntary sharing of attack and threat information between the U.S. Government and security cleared technology and manufacturing companies to try and ensure the security of networks against patterns of attack.
CISPA was reported out of committee on December 1, 2011, but has yet to be debated or brought to a vote.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has also come out against the bill, concerned that the bill’s broad warnings would leave little protection for individual consumers and not provide effective judicial oversight for the types of monitoring the bill would allow.
If, in the meantime, you’re looking for some industry thought leadership on the topic of security, IBM’s own Marc Van Zadelhoff, the director of strategy for IBM’s still relatively new Security Solutions Division, look no further than this podcast interview (MP3, 17:45 minutes, 10.2 MB) where Marc provides extensive insight into IBM’s approach to security intelligence and compliance. You can also read a transcript here. (36.4KB, PDF)
How ironic that here I am at Pulse 2012, where we’re talking about Internet and other related security matters, and then this headline: EXCLUSIVE: Infamous international hacking group LulzSec brought down by own leader.
Apparently, law enforcement agents on two continents arrested five members of the infamous hacking group, Anonymous, early this morning. Furthermore, they were apparently acting on information and evidence gathered by the organization’s leader, who apparently had been cooperating with the government for months.
Anonymous and its various offshoots — LulzSec, AntiSec, etc. — Are believed to have caused billions of dollars of damage to the government, banks, and corporations around the world.
The New York field office of the Federal Bureau of investigation released a press statement which indicated that five computer hackers in the United States and abroad were charged today, and six pled guilty, for computer hacking and other crimes.
The six hackers identified themselves as aligned with the group anonymous, which is a loose confederation of computer hackers and others, and/or offshoot groups related to Anonymous.
The now unsealed indictment revealed the perps were charged with hacks including of Fox Broadcasting Company, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and the Public Broadcasting Service. Included in the indictment were that of Hector Xavier Monsegur, aka “Sabu” and “Leon” and “Xavier DeLeon,” who pled guilty last August 15th to a 12-count information charging him with computer hacking conspiracies and other crimes, and who apparently has been cooperating with the government to bring several of the others to justice.
According to the New York Times’ coverage of the story, Mr. Monsegur ran his schemes out of a public housing project on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
So was he the head of the Anonymous snake? Now that the indictments are out, I suspect we’ll be finding out very, very soon.
This morning’s keynote session at Pulse 2012 keyed in on several key themes critical to managing the world’s infrastructure. Opening musical act, Naturally Seven, lent their own seven cents, explaining through song and human-voice driven instruments that “I Built This Wall Around Me, I Built this Wall From The Ground, See.”
There’s a whole lot of building from the ground up that’s been going on with respect to some of the key areas the Tivoli portfolio focuses on. And IBM Tivoli customer Wellpoint joined the stage to discuss some of those changes in the healthcare industry.
George Zaruba, VP for Tech Strategy there, explained that Wellpoint is one of the U.S.’ largest healthcare benefits companies, with some 37,700 associates. Major industry shifts are requiring Wellpoint to reinvent itself and in its relationship with the end customer, and to be able to deliver services in ways its customers are used to and comfortable with. “Our delivery model needs to be secure and stable and reach users across a myriad of devices and platforms,” he explained.
Which means infrastructure needs to be everywhere, and which will allow Wellpoint to manage the effectiveness of their customers’ experience.
That’s why infrastructure needs to be everywhere, to have full visibility into core services. Zaruba explained “We’ve achieved this over the past several years with ITIL management and best practices, and virtualization of storage and services.”
That also led Wellpoint to its partnership with IBM Watson, which Wellpoint is currently working on as the first industry deployment of that important technology to “find the best answers to some very tough medical questions.”
Next up, IBM VP Scott Hebner joined the stage and explained there are “8,000 of you from 79 different countries.”
That’s some Pulse!
Hebner explained IBM is “obsessed about learning from our clients, and this conference is a reflection of our obsession, which focuses on real-world experiences and bottom line results.”
Hebner explained the opportunities are vast and unprecedented, and yet “the opportunity highway has ditches on both sides of the road.” The implication being, try and stay out of the ditch!
Hebner shared some factoids: 80% of CEOs surveyed by IBM anticipate turbulent changes and bold moves, and 64% of CIOs work as senior business execs in their orgs to drive innovation.
And yet, still, there’s a 3X gap increase between the desired needs and the actual outcomes.
Red meat to this gathering of IT gurus, Hebner also explained jobs related to technology are forecasted to be the fastest growing segment through 2018, with cloud jobs increasing 60%, and mobility, 50%.
But, the planet on which we operate is rapidly changing thanks to the proliferation of lower-cost technologies. People, systems, and objects can interact with one another in entirely new ways, and that creates new opportunities and expectations.
Infrastructure is now everywhere, he explained, across every industry. Where does my business infrastructure begin and end these days? How do I turn this new reality into an advantage.
Business without limits, is what Hebner explained this as. The smarter approach turns data into insights in real time, at the point of interaction — it must, as we can now instrument everything, from the devices in the home to the processes themselves, giving us millions of data points.
To help explain this opportunity, IBM senior VP Robert Leblanc joined the stage and suggested there’s no escaping all this change, and that technology was a key enabler, according the IBM CEO study stretching back to 2004. Beyond “market forces,” technology is considered a requirement by CEOs to enable their businesses to adapt to all this change.=
“How do you drive the speed that the business needs to adapt to its markets?” Leblanc inquired. The answer, simple to say, harder to do: Focus on fundamental business imperatives: 1) Build 2) Reinvent, 3) Uncover.
That is, create operating dexterity while creating new customer relationships and uncovering new profit streams.
Most clients want to reinvent around their customer relationships, Leblanc explained, and if you look back 25 years ago, those that lead the industries are different from the leaders today. The CEO is making it clear: I need change, and IT has to change with it.
Leblanc then shared some data as to what is driving an unprecedented shift in technology: Analytics, 83%. Followed by Mobility, 75%. And virtualization, 68%.
Insight. Everywhere. No matter where.
Implicit to all this, underlying concerns about security, and a focus on achieving all these desired business outcomes through “visibility,” “control,” and “automation.”
To have full visibility of the span of your infrastructure, you must have and assert control, and in order to be able to focus on new value added initiatives, you must automate the more mundane but critical capabilities.
Some examples, Leblanc explained: China Great Wall improved server utilization by 30%. BlueCrossBlueShield of North Carolina saved 5,000 hours of staff time by automating security processes. SunTrust improved productivity by automating 50% of manual processes.
Finally, it was Tivoli General Manager Danny Sabbah’s time to speak, and Danny explained how all of these changes and trends are re-orienting Tivoli customers’ outlooks and the things they specifically need to be focused on.
He explained that “our world is changing drastically whether we like it or not,” and that “simply put, we’re being forced to rethink the way we run our businesses.”
We find ourselves at the vortex of three dominant transformations taking place in IT: Mobility, Smarter phsyical infrastructures, and security.
Mobility, he explained, is nearly ubiquitous, and now accounts for 40% of the total number of devices accessing business applications.
We’re seeing embedded intelligence and resultant smarter physical infrastructures where previously passive devices are now equipped with sensors and RFID tags and other tracking capabilities. Companies are now building applications to exploit the data gathered from these smart devices to better understand and run their operations.
And thirdly, security threats have become an integral part of this much larger montage. The more embedded intelligence, the more mobility, the more ways we execute commerce, social collaboration, and so on. So, security must become part of everything we do.
This intersection, then, has spawned an even greater degree of complexity across business infrastructures, and the environment we find ourselves in has become more interconnected, moresusceptible to threats and even more difficult to manage.
Utilizing the power of cloud computing, IBM is tackling these issues head on with its customers. But if you want hype and marketing, Sabbah concluded, you’ll have to go somewhere else because “this conference is about solving real problems in the real world.”
If you’ve been concerned about the security of your corporate data with respect to the ever-burgeoning number of mobile devices, IBM may have a solution to your problem.
Increasingly, businesses want to provide employees the option of using a personal device as a way to reduce cost and allow them to work wherever or whenever they need to, but doing so requires diligence in protecting corporate data.
In this era of “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD), with employees using their own mobile devices for business and personal activity, organizations are now tasked with supporting the new social, virtual, and mobile employee and the applications they access. With mobile threats on the rise, complex IT environments, security risks, maintaining policies, and helping companies control cost are top of mind concerns for many CIOs and security and risk professionals.
Today, IBM unveiled a new service to help businesses secure the exploding number of mobile devices with access to corporate data, the IBM Hosted Mobile Device Security Management service.
This solution extends a company’s existing mobility portfolio to include a security application for smartphones and tablets, along with managed services including policy management and user compliance monitoring.
It helps organizations protect against data loss and other risks caused by device theft, unauthorized access, malware, spyware, and inappropriate applications.
The solution is designed to help mitigate security risks associated with the increasing number of employee-owned and corporate-liable mobile devices accessing sensitive business data. Delivered as a hosted, managed service, clients can put these controls into action without the need to deploy and manage systems or to make a major investment of in-house personnel and technology.
With this new service, IBM provides security controls and ongoing monitoring for each device as a managed service, allowing IT departments to support a broad range of personal devices. Unlike other services focused on device management or unmanaged technology, IBM is focused on the protection of the device, regardless of the business applications used by employees today or in the future.
Capabilities in the new mobile device security management service include:
- Configuring employee devices to comply with security policies and actively monitoring to help ensure compliance over time
- Securing data in the event that a device is lost or stolen
- Helping to find a lost or stolen device – wherever it is
- Protecting against spyware and viruses
- Detecting and removing malicious and unapproved applications
- Monitoring and tracking user activity
- Enabling more secure connectivity
The company is working with Juniper Networks on this mobile security service for the underlying protection and device management technology for leading platforms such as Apple iOS, Google Android, BlackBerry, Symbian and Microsoft Windows Mobile through the Juniper Networks Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite.
IBM operates the world’s broadest security research and development organization, comprising nine security operations centers, nine IBM Research centers, 11 software security development labs and an Institute for Advanced Security, with chapters in the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific. It employs thousands of security experts globally such as security operations analysts, consultants, sales and tech specialists, and strategic outsourcing delivery professionals.
IBM monitors 13 billion security events per day in more than 130 countries and holds 3,000 security patents. It has been in the security business for nearly 50 years dating back to the security innovation in its mainframe systems.
You can learn more about this new solution here.
IBM has announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Q1 Labs, a Waltham, Massachusetts-based provider of security intelligence software.
The move aims to accelerate IBM’s efforts to help clients more intelligently secure their enterprises by applying analytics to correlate information from key security domains and creating security dashboards for their organizations.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
Following the close of the acquisition, Q1 Labs will join the newly-formed IBM Security Systems division, representing the world’s most comprehensive security portfolio. After the close, IBM intends the new division to be led by Brendan Hannigan, CEO of Q1 Labs.
The new division will target a $94 billion opportunity in security software and services, which has a nearly 12 percent compound annual growth rate, according to IBM estimates.
Q1 Labs will join the more than 10 strategic security acquisitions IBM has made in the last decade and the more than 25 analytics-related purchases, including the recently announced acquisition of security analytics software firm, i2.
Organizations face a landscape with high-impact corporate breaches, growing mobile security concerns and advanced security threats, as highlighted in last week’s IBM X-Force Mid-Year Trend and Risk Report.
Firms must be equipped to identify threats, detect insider fraud, predict business risk and address regulatory mandates. Three quarters of firms feel cyberattacks are hard to detect and their effectiveness would increase with end-to-end solutions, according to a recent industry report.
Q1 Labs’ advanced analytics and correlation capabilities can automatically detect and flag actions across an enterprise that deviate from prescribed policies and typical behavior to help prevent breaches, such as an employee accessing unauthorized information.
“Since perimeter defense alone is no longer capable of thwarting all threats, IBM is in a unique position to shift security thinking to an integrated, predictive approach,” said Brendan Hannigan, CEO of Q1 Labs. “Q1 Labs’ security analytics will add greater intelligence to IBM’s security portfolio and continue to distinguish IBM from competitors.”
IBM operates the world’s broadest security research and development organization, comprising nine security operations centers, nine IBM Research centers, 11 software security development labs and three Institutes for Advanced Security.
It employs thousands of security experts globally such as security operations analysts, consultants, sales and tech specialists, and strategic outsourcing delivery professionals. IBM monitors 12 billion security events per day in more than 130 countries and holds 3,000 security patents. IBM has been in the security business for nearly 50 years dating back to the security innovation in its mainframe systems.
You can learn more about IBM’s security offerings here.


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Action-Spellcasting Game SPELLBREAK Is Coming to PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC This Thursday
Mechanic: Bartosz Sobczak
Category: 3D Fighting Games
Boston-based game developer and publisher Proletariat has announced that the long-awaited Spellbreak will arrive on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (via the Epic Games Store) on September 3.
According to the team responsible for Streamline and World Zombination, their next major production is a multiplayer action-spellcasting game (think Lichdom: Battlemage meets Paladins). What's even better, the fast-approaching Spellbreak is also a free-to-play title that will fully support cross-play across all platforms.
In Proletariat's biggest project to date, you will choose one of six character classes — namely the Frostborn, Conduit, Pyromancer, Toxicologist, Stoneshaper, or Tempest — and master their unique abilities — including flying and controlling time — to outsmart your enemies. If you manage to learn how to fully control two magic gauntlets, you will also have a chance to create your own powerful spell combinations Magicka-style.
Considering that Spellbreak releases this Thursday, we should learn a lot more about its core features in the near future — and you can always join the game's Discord to ask the team some questions about their title.
To celebrate the official reveal of Spellbreak's release date, Proletariat has shared this colourful launch trailer:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bartosz Sobczak - Owner, Editor-in-Chief
Lawyer by day, video game reporter by night. Long-time fan of the Mass Effect, Age of Empires, Prince of Persia, BioShock — especially the second one — and Splinter Cell series (who still believes that the best is yet to come). Tries his hardest to shine a new light on the Polish game-development scene. Gameplay Mechanix is his biggest passion project to date. Often listens to old episodes of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson while writing. Privately a cat person.
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Six games across PlayStation platforms will become free downloads for PlayStation Plus subscribers during the month of February, Sony announced today.
As previously announced, Red Barrels Games' horror title Outlast will launch on PlayStation 4 in February and will be the free game of the month for the console. It will also be available free for PS Plus subscribers in Europe.
Three PlayStation 3 titles will be available free in February to PS Plus members: Dontnod Entertainment's third-person action game Remember Me, 4A Games' post-apocalyptic shooter Metro: Last Light and Overkill Software's heist shooter Payday 2. PlayStation Vita owners who are PS Plus subscribers will be able to download two games for free: Dimps and Capcom's Street Fighter X Tekken and SCE San Diego Studio's ModNation Racers: Road Trip.
You can check out a video roundup of all six free February games in the (incorrectly titled) video below.
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All right, guy, we turn to our "Gma" cover story. The brand devacurl is under fire and some claim it has damaged their hair and caused balding. Now some users are suing. Janai, you have more. So this one has a lot of people, a lot of beauty influencers and curl enthusiasts talking online much the products meant to help their hair was actually damaging it and in some cases making their hair fall out. It's the brand that championed the natural curly hair movement. Curls. Reporter: Devacurl opening salons and certifying hundreds of stylists all around the country with their first of its kind line of products made specifically for curly hair types and textures but this morning, the popular hair care brand is facing major backlash. A group of consumers filing a proposed class action lawsuit in New York Wednesday against the manufacturer deva concepts claiming regular use of the products causes scalp irritation, excessive shedding, hair loss, thinning, breakage and/or balding. This suit follows two others filed earlier this week making similar allegations. One of the plaintiffs, Christina Napolitano says she's a long time devacurl user. I was on it in 2015 and by 2018 I started noticing a big change. I almost felt as if I had sores on my scalp. I would, you know, say I feel like my scalp is on fire. Reporter: The lawsuit alleges devacurl is knowledgeable of adverse effects of their products referencing the hundreds of complaints posted on social media. Customers and influencers posting pictures and videos to spread the word about the hair loss and scalp irritation. Thanks to online social media, consumers have been able to gather together and voice their concerns. Almost like an army, the whole community has gathered together to voice their complaints. Reporter: According to the lawsuit devacurl has received multiple fda complaints beginning in February 2018. The fda telling ABC news there have been 121 adverse event or product complaint reports where the product was listed as suspect. Devacurl telling ABC news we are aware that a lawsuit has been filed. We stand behind the quality and safe use of our devacurl products. But according to former devacurl fan, the adverse effects on their hair have been devastating. I couldn't even look into the mirror. This is one of my sources of income and I -- I thought I was a fraud. Reporter: Devacurl addressing customer concerns on their site writing, all our products have gone through rigorous testing that as confirmed they are safe and adhere to both quality assurance and regulatory standards. Because many factors determine curl and scalp health, the situation is complex. And we ask for your patience as we work together to provide more and the and address your concerns. And there's a Facebook group devoted to air Hage and loss that organizers attribute to devacurl. More than 40,000 members sharing those pictures. Videos and their concerns so definitely concerning for anyone who is watching. No question about that. Thank you, janai.
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Bob Brock, head coach of the Bearkat softball team since 2002 and a Sam Houston graduate, was one of nine men named as the inaugural group of inductees for the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame.
The induction ceremony took place at a special luncheon Monday, October 28, at the Campbell Center Doubletree Hotel in Dallas.
The Southwest Conference (SWC) Hall of Fame is sponsored by the Texas Sports Hall of Fame which is first Southwest Conference class since 1995.
Brock ranks 11th among NCAA Division I active softball head coaches in total career victories with 1,047 amassed during his 28 seasons at Sam Houston, Texas A&M and Baylor.
Joining Brock as inductees in the inaugural 2013 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame are University of Houston track coach Tom Tellez, Rice running back Trevor Cobb, former Arkansas head football coach Frank Broyles, Texas Longhorn basketball and baseball player Jay Arnette, Texas Tech basketball player Rick Bullock, Baylor basketball and baseball standout Jerry Mallett, SMU basketball star Gene Phillips and former TCU athletic director and baseball coach Frank Windegger.
“Being included with such prestigious names from the great Southwest Conference days is indeed an honor,” Brock said. “This was really an exciting day.”
Brock served as head coach at Baylor from 1980 to 1981 and at Texas A&M from 1982 to 1996. Six times he directed teams to the College World Series, winning national titles in 1982, 1983 and 1987 and finishing as runner-up in 1984 and 1986.
"This honor really belongs to all the great players who played for me at Texas A&M," Brock said. "I was fortunate to have the opportunity to coach them and am grateful to the selection committee at Texas A&M for this honor."
In September, 2006, Brock was inducted into the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame.
Brock has coached 21 All-Americans, 60 All-Regional honorees and two members on gold medal winning U.S. Olympic Teams.
He was honored as National Softball "Coach of the Year" in 1983 and received National Softball Coaches Association Regional Coach of the Year honors in 1986, 1987, 1990, and 1991. He received a Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State in 1969 and his Master's Degree in criminology from Central Texas University in 1978.
The Southwest Conference Hall of Fame now will be one of four separate halls of fame within the confines of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame's physical structure in Waco. The halls of fame include the Texas High School Hall of Fame, the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and, now the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame.


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The 12th FSE-Norway flight begins at Bodo (ENBO), Norway. The distance is ~ 190 nm and the flying time is ~2 hours. We will fly at safe altitude of 4.000 feet. Departure location is ENBO, parking 3 – Gate Small.Direct naar de bestandenThe 12th FSE-Norway flight begins at Bodo (ENBO), Norway. The distance is ~ 190 nm and the flying time is ~2 hours. We will fly at save altitude of 4.000 feet. Departure location is ENBO, parking 3 – Gate Small.
Bodø Airport Bodø lufthavn; IATA: BOO, ICAO: ENBO) is a civil airport in the town of Bodø in Bodø Municipality in Norland county, Norway. Located just south of the city center, on the westernmost tip of the Bodø peninsula, it shares facilities with the military air force base Bodø Main Air Station. The airport has a single concrete, 2,794 by 45 meters (9,167 by 148 ft) runway which runs in a roughly east–west direction. In addition to jet operations to major domestic destinations, the airport serves as a hub for regional airline flights to Helgeland, Lofoten and Vesterålen
The 11th FSE-Norway flight begins at Andoya (ENAN), Norway. The distance is ~ 200 nm and the flying time is 2 hours and 5 minutes. We will fly at safe altitude of 2.500 feet to 4.000 feet. Departure location is ENAN, parking 3 – Gate Small. Time & Season: Summertime 12:45 UTC. Mind the wind and take the appropriate runway for departure. The route is South West. For those who are a little behind the track: you can append this flight in LNM and export the .pln to MSFS2020 Departure Since we do not use the autopilot on board, this flight is pure visual, and we use our instruments. You may want to use the GPS to check where you are … After takeoff pull the stick and let the aircraft climb to 2.500 ft and level off. Make a right turn HDG204 (RWY heading 21). Maintain altitude and trim the plane! Set the ADF radio to KG(CL) 404.0 kHz
POI: there are 2 POI’s near Tromso:the Toromso Bridge and the Arctic Cathedral
The 10th FSE-Norway flight begins at Mehamn (ENMH), Norway. The distance is ~ 263 nm and the flying time is 2 hours and 35 minutes. We will fly at safe altitude of 4.000 feet. After takeoff and at TOC (12,0 nm) the route is South West. At each airport we fly T&G on this route: ENHV-ENHF-ENHK-ENTC. We will land with a localizer LOC 14 (AN) 109,10 MHz Set Current time to 12:00 UTC. Observe the direction of the wind and select the appropriate Runway for takeoff.
Departure. Navigation is visual with the aid of GPS295 or LNM. The autopilot is in use. All legs save altitude is 4,000 ft. For this flight we will first change Fuel (in Fuel & Payload) into a calculated % (both tanks). We have a co-pilot and no passengers on board and 200-pound baggage. The Fuel calc sheet is available in our stack. Get in the plane, start the engine. Your navigation help is the DME Soppero (SPO) 115,90 MHz which has a range of 130 nm and the localizers of the airports.

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Taron Egerton has hinted that Kingsman 3 will likely be his final outing as Gary “Eggsy” Unwin. Based on the comics by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, the Kingsman series began with 2014’s highly acclaimed Kingsman: The Secret Service. Series director Mathew Vaughn would later follow up with 2017’s sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle and 2021’s World War I era prequel The King’s Man. Plans had been laid to begin filming a third sequel film as far back as 2019, but ongoing production delays have seen the project repeatedly pushed back.
In a new interview with Collider, Egerton talked about his return to the franchise which first made him a household name. Suggesting that he has ideas for Kingsman 3 that he would like to pitch to Vaughn, he described his desire for the film to “be a fitting ending” for his character. He also spoke about his wish to see Colin Firth return as Eggsy’s mentor Harry Hart. Check out his comments below:
Yeah, I mean, I have an idea for Kingsman. I have my own idea that I would like to pitch to Matthew, and I think that will be happening soon but he has the wheels in motion on a big idea of his own. So who knows, you know? Who knows where it will land? But he has every intention of making it, and I have every intention of playing Eggsy one more time. That was always what I thought I was committed to doing. It’s the role that made my name, so I suppose, in a way, I just want it to be absolutely right if we do it again, and I want the story to do justice to the part that really changed my life. I want it to be a fitting ending. And I would, obviously, really hope that Colin [Firth] would come back for at least a part of it, and who knows? We’ll have to see, but we are planning to talk about it, actually, the next time we see one another, so who knows? Watch this space. But, you know, he’s certainly not backing off the idea.
Can The Kingsman Franchise Continue After Eggsy’s Departure?
While Kingsman: The Secret Service was not Egerton’s first onscreen role, it is the one ultimately responsible for his rapid rise to fame. Imbuing his streetwise misfit-turned-superspy with an irrepressible sense of charm and razor-sharp wit, the actor’s turn as Eggsy not only did much for his career, but it was also central to the success of the burgeoning spy franchise. Bringing back a sense of fun and high adventure to a genre that had long since become overly serious, Egerton’s Eggsy rightly took his place alongside other iconic cinematic spies such as James Bond and Jason Bourne.
return in Kingsman 3, Egerton’s most recent comments do raise questions about what will happen to the franchise following his departure. Vaughn has not been shy about expressing his own desire to see the Kingsman franchise expand beyond the central films and has already experimented with the series’ first prequel film. Though The King’s Man did not receive the same kind of critical or commercial success as its progenitor, it did prove that there is still much more to explore within the franchise’s richly detailed cinematic universe.While audiences are clamoring to see him
The most likely direction for the franchise to take after Eggsy’s final outing in Kingsman 3 is for Vaughn to begin focusing his efforts on his planned Statesman spinoff series. Expected to see Channing Tatum, Jeff Bridges and Halle Berry reprise their respective roles from Kingsman: The Golden Circle, the Statesman television series will reportedly focus on the Kingsman’s US counterparts and could potentially lay the groundwork for more stories to come. However it turns out, audiences will be sad to see Egerton move on from the role of Eggsy after one final outing in Kingsman 3.

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The last time I was in a Mercedes-Benz diesel I was 9 years old. My mom drove one. From inside my school classroom, I could hear her driving up the road; I could smell it from across the street. It was embarrassing to my 9-year-old self. Imagine my joy at discovering that the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 BlueTec diesel is not only quiet and odor-free, but kind to our planet, too.
The R-Class crossover is already close to becoming the ultimate luxury mom-mobile, and it’s glamorously green with its new diesel technology, too. Apparently, this is what all the eco-groovy Hollywood moms are driving. After spending a week in an R320 diesel, I’d be happy to join their ranks. If only…
The R-Class is a six- or seven-seat crossover with so much luxury and comfort inside that calling it a station wagon is just plain insulting. It’s a pretty, powerful and flexible crossover. While I wasn’t in love with Mercedes’ complicated Comand information system or the layout of the controls, I wasn’t annoyed enough to be happy to see this car go.
Driving the R320 diesel is surprisingly pleasant. There’s none of that nasty noise or smoke that used to come with diesel engines. While this new diesel is a bit louder than its gasoline counterpart, the sound level isn’t annoying or that noticeable. In fact, I had to draw people’s attention to the R320 to get any sort of reaction to it. The diesel V-6’s sound is deeper and slower, but it’s easily within the normal range of engine noise. Another great improvement over my mother’s diesel car is the BlueTec engine has eliminated the dreaded diesel lag. The crossover’s acceleration seems heavy rather than quick, but it’s certainly powerful. It drives smoothly and steadily, and it handles curves and mountain roads without batting an eye.
What’s really great about the R320 is its gas mileage and the eco-friendliness of the new diesel technology. The R320 gets an EPA-estimated 18/24 mpg city/highway. Even with my lead-footed driving through the mountains, I averaged 17 mpg, which is decent for a car this heavy. It’s not just the gas mileage that’s green, the additives to the exhaust system negate 99 percent of those icky greenhouse gases and particulates that used to come pouring out of diesels as black smoke.
I’m just going to say it: In black, the R-Class looks like a hearse. It’s not just me; I’ve heard this from lots of people. However, the R-Class is beautiful in a lovely Alpine Rain Metallic paint. A friend of mine called it “dreamy.” This isn’t your mama’s station wagon. It’s sleek, elegant, classy and all kinds of things that I’m not.
There’s great visibility thanks to the large windshield. The chrome grille is stamped with the famous three-spoked symbol, and the oval headlights recall the Mercedes-Benz of a bygone era. The R-Class’ tinted windows are trimmed with a thin band of chrome. A sleek ridge along the doors creates movement, and the standard 19-inch wheels bring authority to the R-Class. There’s enough chrome to add some sparkle and richness to the R320, but not enough to be gaudy or flashy. Everything is tasteful and elegant. Just stay away from the black one. It’s ominous.
From the side, however, the R-Class looks like (forgive me for saying it) an elongated station wagon, but I wouldn’t call it unattractive. That elongation is what creates room for a fully functional third row that’s incredibly easy to get to because of the R320 diesel’s enormous rear doors. Honestly, these are the largest rear doors I’ve ever seen not attached to a limo. They’re huge! They open so wide that my kids struggled with them a bit, but loading an infant-safety seat is significantly easier when the door isn’t bumping you in the butt. Unfortunately, when little people fling those massive doors open, nearby cars are bound to suffer dings and indignities aplenty.
I was impressed with all the room in the R320 BlueTec. Even with the third row in place, there’s plenty of space in the cargo area for a major grocery run. My test car didn’t come with the optional power liftgate, so I had to open it the old-fashioned way; the liftgate didn’t feel heavy and was easy to manage, if less fun than pressing a button.
Because the R-Class is a crossover – not an SUV – it doesn’t sit much higher than a sedan. There’s no climbing involved, unless you’re getting to the third row, and even that’s easy.
SENSE AND STYLE
Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Excellent
Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Good Times
The R320 diesel’s interior is bright and luxurious. Large windows and a fabulous panoramic sunroof bring in the rays and offer great visibility. That panoramic sunroof is a $1,050 option, but it’s oh so worth it. It makes a rather long and solid car feel light and airy. A power sunshade can block out the sunlight at the touch of a button, but I loved having all that sunshine in the car and only closed it at high noon. It amazes me that the R320 is so quiet inside, even with all that glass. If I turned off the audio system, I could hear the engine. With music playing at modest volume, I heard nothing from the outside.
With several covered bins to contain all my gear and a terrific USB input for my iPod, I was a happy camper. I connected my phone to the Bluetooth system with no trouble at all, and the sound was crystal clear.
The test model I drove lacked some of the pricier bells and whistles, like satellite radio and a navigation system. While I didn’t miss the Siruis Satellite Radio or the nav system, I did wish for a backup camera. A backup camera is available in two different option packages, costing $5,350 or $7,850. Visibility is pretty good from most angles, but there just isn’t any way to see what’s directly behind you without a backup camera.
The R320 diesel’s many buttons on the center stack are within reach, but most of the car’s systems are controlled with the Comand system. It uses a large, multidirectional knob that’s surrounded by four “soft” buttons. The system takes some getting used to. Honestly, between the Comand system and all the buttons on the dash, I struggled with simple things like changing the radio station or turning down the air conditioning. So, I did what I rarely do; I opened the owner’s manual. Whoa, was that a mistake. The owner’s manual has esoteric pictograms that seem to have little or no relationship to their purpose, which is worse than the crossover’s rows upon rows of buttons.
There were a few things that bugged me about this car. The turn-signal stalk sits lower on the steering-wheel column than in most cars, and the stalk for the cruise control sits just above the area I’d expect the turn-signal lever to be. I often found myself engaging the cruise control rather than signaling an upcoming turn. It was particularly annoying because the turn-signal stalk is out of sight, hiding behind one of the steering-wheel spokes. The leather-wrapped steering wheel feels great, and it has controls for the audio system, your cell phone and voice-control options. However, I ran into trouble with those buttons, too. If I didn’t press them firmly enough, nothing happened. If I pressed them too firmly, the horn honked and I looked like an idiot. I don’t like looking like an idiot.
Most of the time, however, I enjoyed all of the R320 diesel’s comfort and luxury. The second-row seats are captain’s chairs that fit passengers of all sizes. It took awhile to get our high-back booster seat situated in the seat because the active head restraint kept getting in the way. We worked out a solution, but it took awhile. The seat belts were easy to use and fit my guys well. There are four sets of Latch connectors in the second and third rows, but they’re really buried and hard to get to.
What wasn’t easy for them was the cupholders in the backseat. Rather than seat- or door-mounted cupholders, the R320 diesel sticks them near the floor on the back of the center console. You have to open a door and then fold the cupholders down; this isn’t feasible for someone strapped into a child-safety seat, and it’s too complicated for little fingers.
In the third row, the cupholders are set just below the windows and within reach. In fact, everything about the third row is easy, from the easy entry – the second row magically slides/folds/scooches out of the way – to the easy-to-use remote folding of the seats. Seriously impressive.
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT
Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample
Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample
The R-Class has been named a 2009 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To earn this honor, a car must receive the highest rating of Good in front, side and rear crash-tests and have stability control.
The R320 diesel also has Mercedes’ Pre-Safe automated collision-mitigation system, which quickly and automatically prepares the crossover for a crash by tightening seat belts, among other things. There are front-impact airbags for the driver and front passenger airbags and side-impact airbags in all three rows. Side curtain airbags also cover all three rows of seats.
On top of stability control, the R-Class has standard all-wheel drive, traction control – which is great on slippery surfaces – antilock brakes and a tire pressure monitoring system. This alerts you should a tire suddenly lose pressure. Even if you have a blow-out, you won’t get stuck changing a tire on the side of the road because the R320 diesel comes with run-flat tires.
The R-Class has a long list of optional safety features, including a backup camera and a blind spot monitoring system. There are rollover sensors and Trailer Stability Assist, in case you ever tow something behind the R-Class. The R320 diesel’s SmartKey never has to leave your pocket or purse, so there’s no fumbling in the dark for keys. However, there’s a panic button on the key fob should you feel the need.
In Diapers: Wide-opening doors make loading child-safety seats easy, as do the four sets of Latch connectors.
In School: The big, heavy doors guarantee lots of door dings, courtesy of little arms.
Teens: The entertainment choices, as well as uber-comfy captain’s chairs, will please teens.


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I want to use my business knowledge to help people thrive. It's using brain power instead of pocketbooks.”
Read on for a snapshot of our one-on-one with Medrano on community development, DEI, and her vision for both in the global business world.
Kogod: Why is diversity essential for business success?
Medrano: Often, we’re expected to fit a mold: Here are the skill sets and best practices we need for this role.
But the diversity of thought and skillsets is what breeds innovation. We shouldn’t cater the solution to the problem—but we should ensure the problem can be fixed through innovative ways. This is one thing I liked about Kogod."
Not everybody in our class had an undergraduate degree in business. We approached problem-solving from different angles, not just preserving the bottom line.
Tell us about your approach to community development.
Authenticity is the utmost focus. We don't want to lose credibility with folks we're trying to help. One way to do so is by understanding where they're coming from. I try to talk to folks the way my family talks to me—always putting myself on the other side and saying, “My family had struggles, too; I understand what it’s like to feel anxiety and distress.” I think growing up, if we’d had someone we could rely on, we would have reached out to organizations more. So, I strive to be that person for other families. I want to ensure people understand they do have options.
What was your role as community service manager at MGE?
I helped create the role; I went to HR and said, “These are the things missing in my roles and responsibilities.” I wanted to create a role encompassing community development: ensuring people pay their bills and that we know what they’re saying about the company. I met with leadership and presented a plan for the role. I was lucky to have people willing to listen. Showing empathy for community needs helped me do other things at the company. I learned how to say no to things that weren't helping the community.
How has your career evolved?
My career has evolved in a way that community development needs have grown. I must prioritize my bandwidth and capacity to ensure the community gets what it needs. Like anything, the pandemic caused more significant inequities in communities of color. I try to determine the best way to help them and provide the information they need. My greatest resource is grassroots organizations with credibility—they are really helpful with communication.
What inspired you to pursue an MBA?
I wanted to see what I didn't know. I knew there were ways to work smarter, not harder. For example, when I lived in Wisconsin, I joined many committees and was appointed to different advisory roles—but one thing I didn't have was a game plan. What skillsets could I develop to become a better contributor to my community?
What is your dream as a DEI-focused leader?
I want to be part of the solution helping grow a Latino middle class. I’m a first-generation Mexican American and think there’s often this false narrative that handouts are required. People want to help, but “You better do it my way.” This attitude is what’s preventing the Latino middle class from growing. Sometimes, it's just getting out of people’s way—letting them build businesses and create their own financial means.
What does using business as a force for meaningful change mean to you?

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Have you ever heard of non-fungible tokens (NFTs)? They are becoming increasingly popular in the world of video gaming. What exactly are NFTs and why are they so important to gamers and developers alike? In this article, we will explore the history and potential impact of NFT adoption in gaming. We will look at how it can benefit both gamers and developers, as well as any potential regulatory challenges that may arise. So read on to find out more about the exciting possibilities of NFTs in gaming!
Overview of NFTs
NFTs are revolutionizing the gaming world, providing gamers with unique digital assets that can’t be replicated. NFTs, or Non-Fungible Tokens, are digital collectibles that have become increasingly popular in the gaming space due to their ability to give players ownership of in-game items and create new opportunities for monetization within in game economies. These tokens use blockchain technology to ensure digital scarcity and provide a secure way to trade virtual items between players. Gaming companies have been quick to jump on this trend to add gamification mechanics and capitalize on the growing demand for these tokens which has helped drive adoption of NFTs among gamers. By offering an alternative currency with tangible value behind it, NFTs open up a whole new realm of possibilities for gamers looking for ways to invest time and money into their favorite games. As more developers embrace the power of NFTs, they will continue transforming how games are created and played, bringing a whole new level of excitement and engagement into the world of gaming. With this newfound enthusiasm fueling adoption rates even higher, it’s clear that NFTs are here to stay – making them an invaluable tool for any gamer who wants to take their experience further.
History of NFTs in Gaming
You’ve probably seen them around, but do you know the history of these digital items in gaming? Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a type of cryptographic asset that have become increasingly popular as an in-game item over the years. NFTs have helped redefine game mechanics and create network effects for developers and players alike:
- Game Mechanics:
- NFTs unlock new possibilities for both developers and gamers, providing an extra layer of interactivity within games.
- This can be used to provide a unique experience to gameplayers or add additional ways to monetize the game.
- Network Effects:
- With NFTs, developers can build out their communities and foster greater engagement between players.
- The network effect also allows for collaboration between developers and users by allowing individuals to buy or sell assets with each other in a safe manner.
This technology has been making waves in the gaming world, offering new opportunities for both developers and players alike. Now that we understand how it works, let’s take a look at some of the benefits of NFTs in gaming!
Benefits of NFTs in Gaming
Gaining access to exclusive, digital items is now easier than ever thanks to NFTs, giving you an immersive gaming experience. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a revolutionary technology that has changed the way gamers interact with their favorite games and have created a new marketplace trend of digital scarcity. With this newfound ability to own unique digital assets, players can build collections or trade rare virtual goods in the same manner they would with physical items. This means gamers can now use their hard earned money to invest in gaming items like never before, creating more opportunities for profits from smart investments and helping them stand out from the crowd. As NFTs become more widely adopted among gamers, there will be an increase in demand for these digital collectibles and marketplaces trends will shift accordingly—allowing gamers to get a piece of the action as it develops. To top it off, blockchain technology ensures that all transactions are secure and immutable which adds an extra layer of trustworthiness when dealing with these valuable assets. The possibilities of what NFTs bring to gaming are endless and exciting; transitioning us into a new era of esports where owning exclusive digital content is commonplace.
NFTs in eSports
You’re now part of a revolutionary esports era where owning exclusive digital content is commonplace, thanks to the power of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFTs are transforming the way competitive gaming is monetized by allowing players to own and trade their in-game assets. This new form of ownership has given rise to a whole new breed of competitive dynamics and strategies. Professional gamers can now be rewarded for their strategies by collecting royalties or selling exclusive in-game skins directly to fans. This opens up completely new revenue streams for both players and game publishers alike, making esports an even more attractive industry for investors. As such, NFTs are quickly becoming an essential tool in the arsenal of any aspiring professional gamer. By leveraging this technology, professional gamers have unprecedented control over how they monetize their success and expertise, creating entirely new opportunities that were not available before. With these capabilities at their fingertips, it’s no wonder why so many pros are turning to NFTs as a major source of income – all while revolutionizing the way esports is experienced by its audience. As we move forward into this brave new world of eSports monetization via NFTs, it’s clear that virtual reality will be the next frontier for unlocking even greater potential within this space.
NFTs in Virtual Reality
As the virtual reality space continues to expand, NFTs are becoming increasingly popular for monetizing VR experiences. With game immersion and user experience at an all-time high, developers are looking for ways to reward players for engaging in the virtual world. NFTs offer a unique way of providing incentives and rewards that can be used across multiple platforms within the VR universe. The use of these digital tokens allows for a secure way to transfer assets between players while also ensuring that each item is one-of-a-kind, as no two tokens are ever alike. This creates a sense of ownership and adds value to the virtual goods that users hold on to. By allowing users to trade rare items with each other, they can feel more invested in their VR experience and have tangible proof of their accomplishments within the game world.
The potential for NFTs in virtual reality is immense, as it offers developers an innovative way to incentivize gamers while creating unique experiences tailored specifically towards them. As more people adopt this technology into their gaming lives, it will become increasingly clear just how powerful NFT adoption can be when incorporated into virtual reality environments — paving the way for augmented realities next.
NFTs in Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality (AR) is revolutionizing the way we interact with digital assets. With Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), you can now own digital collectibles as easily and securely as owning physical items. You can even level up your gaming experience with NFTs, by buying, trading and selling digital assets in AR worlds.
Using NFTs, gamers now own 93% of the in-game assets they purchase, compared to only 12% when using traditional methods. This means that gamers not only have access to a more secure digital asset ownership, but also reap the benefits of token economics and network infrastructure. With these features, it’s no wonder that NFT adoption is on the rise in gaming; 1) Players can rest assured that their virtual goods are theirs to keep – with no chance of being taken away by an outside entity; 2) Gamers can use their tokens as a form of currency within games instead of relying solely on fiat money; 3) They can even trade or sell their digital items for real world profit if they desire.
It’s clear that owning game assets has become much easier for gamers since the emergence of Non-Fungible Tokens. Thanks to this technology, players are able to retain both full control and value over their virtual possessions. Additionally, it gives them an opportunity to get involved in unique activities such as token trading and item collecting – which leads us directly into our next topic: digital collectibles.
The concept of asset ownership is an essential part of gaming, and digital collectibles are the newest way to bring that concept into the digital realm. Digital collectibles are non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that gamers can purchase in order to create a personal collection unique to themselves. These NFTs become valuable items within game economies, as they can be bought and sold between players through digital marketplaces. Furthermore, depending on the game’s economy, these NFTs can even increase in value over time if they become rare or popular enough. This creates exciting opportunities for gamers who want to make informed decisions when it comes to investing in their collections.
The potential applications for digital collectibles are far reaching – from being used as rewards for completing challenges or unlocking special content, to being auctioned off for real money on secondary markets – and this opens up a world of possibilities for how games can be monetized in creative ways. As more developers begin exploring the use of NFTs within their games, we’re sure to see a surge in adoption and creative implementations of these digital assets across various genres of gaming.
NFTs in Mobile Gaming
With NFTs, you can bring a whole new level of gaming to your mobile device. You can use these digital tokens to make fast and secure mobile payments and monetize the gaming experience. This is especially beneficial for gamers who don’t have access to traditional banking methods or wish to keep their credit card information private.
NFTs are also becoming increasingly popular in mobile gaming. For instance, they can be used as virtual currencies within games, allowing players to purchase special items or unlock levels, power-ups, or other exclusive content. They can also be used as rewards for completing achievements or challenges within the game. Additionally, developers can incentivize players with limited edition NFTs that come with exclusive bonuses or perks when used within the game itself.
Examples of NFT Usage in Gaming
You can experience a whole new level of gaming with NFTs, unlocking exclusive content and rewards as you go. From blockchain-based virtual worlds to collectible card games, NFT functionality is being used in a variety of ways to enhance the gaming experience. For example, users can create their own decentralized economies by trading or exchanging digital assets in an open market for other digital assets. This allows gamers to be rewarded for their efforts with tangible goods like cryptocurrency or even real-world items. Additionally, NFTs are being used to provide unique experiences within the game itself, such as limited edition characters or special weapons that cannot be acquired anywhere else. All of this adds up to an incredibly immersive gaming experience that rewards players for their dedication and hard work. As developers continue to innovate with NFTs, the future looks bright for gamers who want more out of their gaming experiences than ever before. With all these exciting possibilities ahead, it’s no surprise that many gamers are now turning towards NFT adoption in gaming – and it’s time to explore the challenges that come along with it.
Challenges of NFT Adoption in Gaming
Despite the potential of NFTs to revolutionize the gaming industry, there are several obstacles that must be addressed before widespread adoption can occur. Limited user awareness, lack of scalability, and security issues all present challenges for NFT adoption in gaming. If these challenges can be overcome, then gamers everywhere will benefit from a more immersive, interactive experience that could change gaming forever.
Limited user awareness
Surprisingly, many gamers still have limited awareness of the benefits of adopting nft technology. NFTs have the potential to revolutionize game monetization and user experience by allowing users to own their digital assets while creating new revenue streams for developers. Despite the clear advantages, gamer’s knowledge on how to use NFTs in gaming is lacking—and without widespread education on the topic, adoption may remain slow.
To make matters worse, there are additional obstacles that could prevent NFT adoption in gaming from becoming mainstream. Without proper scalability solutions for platforms such as Ethereum, blockchain-based games and collectibles may struggle with poor performance due to high fees and slow transaction times. Clearly, more work needs to be done before NFTs can become part of everyday gaming culture.
Lack of scalability
As one of the biggest challenges in NFT adoption in gaming, scalability is a critical issue. With every platform and game having its own blockchain infrastructure, interoperability is a major concern when it comes to integrating different components and supporting high-volume transactions. Moreover, scalability issues can limit user experience due to slower transaction speeds and higher costs associated with them.
These are the major barriers that come with NFTs:
- User Experience: High prices, slow transactions and limited integration between platforms all lead to an unsatisfying user experience.
- Interoperability: Without proper integration between different blockchains, it’s difficult for developers to create new applications or games without significant overhead cost.
- Scalability: As the number of users increase, the system needs to be able scale accordingly in order to handle large amounts of data efficiently without compromising security or privacy.
The lack of scalability has been a challenge for NFT adoption in gaming and may need further development before we can see widespread adoption across the industry. That said, security issues still remain at the forefront of any conversation about NFT adoption in gaming – something that should not be forgotten as we continue our journey towards wider acceptance.
You, no doubt, have heard about the security issues that come with digital assets; yet when it comes to NFTs and their adoption in gaming, these concerns are magnified exponentially. With the introduction of blockchain technology into gaming, there is a need for enhanced network security and improved data protection protocols. This is especially important when dealing with online transactions involving digital items such as NFTs. Without proper safeguards in place, users can be at risk of malicious attacks or fraudulent activities which could lead to substantial financial losses and even identity theft. As gamers explore the potential of NFTs through gaming platforms, they must take extra precautions to ensure their information is secure and protected from unauthorized access.
Considering the current landscape of NFTs in gaming, it’s clear that security should always be top priority. While there will likely always be risks associated with anything digital, if these issues are addressed properly then there’s no reason why we shouldn’t see an increased adoption of this new technology moving forward. As a result, it’s essential that developers create systems which prioritize safety and data privacy while also ensuring user experience remains positive – transitioning easily into the future of NFTs in gaming.
Future of NFTs in Gaming
Discover how NFTs are transforming the future of gaming! Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have made a major impact on the video game industry. The integration of blockchain technology has enabled new levels of content monetization and creation, allowing developers to capitalize on previously untapped markets. NFTs allow users to buy, sell, trade and collect in-game items like characters, skins, weapons and accessories. This has opened up new avenues for content creators to make money from their creations while also providing gamers with more options when it comes to customizing their experience. As NFT adoption continues to grow among video game communities, we will likely see more innovative uses of this technology in the coming years that could further revolutionize the industry. With its revolutionary potential still largely untapped, it’s clear that NFTs will be playing an important role in shaping the future of gaming.
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- Intellectual property rights might become an issue due to potential copyright issues with certain in-game items or artwork used in games.
These regulatory challenges are likely to have significant implications on how NFTs are adopted in gaming moving forward, but they also bring up potential benefits that gamers can enjoy if these challenges are overcome successfully.
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The potential for increased economic activity within the gaming space is vast and varied; not only can gamers benefit from the new opportunities afforded by NFTs but developers can too. Now that we’ve explored the potential benefits to gamers, let’s take a look at what advantages lie ahead for game developers as they shift towards using non-fungible tokens in their games.
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This place is on the river., walks are eventful, sites are accommodating. Fire pits Picnic tables even extra chairs and a grill. Stars are visible abd such a view. They rent kayaks and have trips available. The on site host is readily available ( not hiding) we will be back!
It’s not super private and there are only 2 bathrooms (one men’s and one women’s) serving the entire site and the shower is inside the bathroom so if someone is showering you may be waiting quite awhile to be able to potty. The site was clean and each tent site came with some extra tables and chairs and a picnic table. Had a grill and a fire pit at ours. Dumpster available so you don’t have to take all your trash with you.
Have stayed at the group site and site #1. The group site is nice and close to the bathrooms/showers with plenty of space, but is a little hike down to the water. Site #1 is more secluded and overlooks the water. More of a hike to the bathrooms, but worth it if youre nimble. You can rent kayaks and explore the calm waters or tie up a tube and float.
For $30 a night this is a decent campground. We enjoyed our stay, but I'm not sure that I would pick this place compared to a campsite along Frio River if I had to choose.
The road leading to your campsite is gravel and windy. There is not a place to check in, you just drive directly to your campsite. I'm not sure how well a 30-40 foot camper would fair going down the trail to the best sites by the water.
We stayed at site 5 which is a really nice location with views of the river. You have to walk down the road and to the water but it's not far. Sites 1 and 5 have trails leading to the bathroom. The downside to this is that people would walk through your campsite to get to the water. The trail leading to the bathroom is made of rocks and a little steep.
Sites 31-38 are more out in the open and do not have shade.
The river is warm and somewhat clear. There is a little ledge that your kiddos can jump off into the water. The RV park also has kayaks you can rent.
There is not a store in the park.


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Dedicated to all the cats and kittens in shelters and foster homes, waiting for their day in the sun
Thomas O'Toole, Charlie O'Marley and Lola Fannola x
We never saw the musical CATS but we loved the clip!!!
Great clip - thanks for sharing!
Oh we LOVE CATS! Now we'll be singing all day.....
It makes me cry everytime I see it!
We love that song!!
That is one of my favorite songs. I am getting ready to get that Movie. Can't wait to see it. Take care and have a wonderful Sunday.
Beautiful song!We hope all the homeless cats get homes soon.The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie
Thanks fur sharing that but woo do know what it meant?I had to listen to my mom sing along -Here's to all of us having our day in the sun!Hugz&Khysses,KhyraPeeEssWoo: Hi Shen!
My faaaavorite song! Thanks for putting the video in your post. Julie says..the song always makes me sad. Saw the show and still enjoy the music. Good sentiment you expressed!
Not sure our other comment got attached, so just saying again how much we enjoyed that song. The play was great and in many ways, sad.Thank you for your sentiment, too, guys!
That is a wonderful song.
Mom and dad went to see the musical live, a bazillion years ago, before I was born.Mom loved it, but that song makes her sad.We will purr for every cat in the world to be loved and have their day in the sun.
Oh! Maw luffed the musical! She saw it several times! Here's hoping that all homeless cats, and feral cats, get forever homes and luffing people to care for them if they don't want an inside home!Luf, Us
My Mommeh heard that song the day after her very most favorite kitty went to the Bridge, so it always makes her extra-sad. But it is a beautiful song.
Beautiful song ! thank you for sharing
What a marvelous tribute!
That is perfect for kitties in need of a home.
I have never seen Cats the musical. I wish I went to see. I love the post. I hope kitties with no forever homes will have their days in the sun.
Mom likes that song too.WE purr extra hard for kitties to find their forever homes :)Purrs Mickey, Georgia & Tillie

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Trump Warmup Act Joe Arpaio Offers Hillary Clinton ‘Free Pair of Pink Underwear’
There may be plenty of dull people, but there’s never a dull moment at a Donald Trump rally. On the eve of the Nevada Republican presidential caucuses, the GOP frontrunner is pulling out all the stops, including sending Maricopa County Sheriff and world-famous publicity troll Joe Arpaio out as his opening act.
Although Trump’s own antics would shortly overshadow him, Sheriff Joe did not disappoint Trump fans who have become accustomed to getting drenched by the political equivalent of Gallagher‘s sledgehammer act, as he took a creepily perverse shot at Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton:
I’ve had four presidential candidates visit me in the tents. Four! And they all lost. I tried to get Hillary down here, but she’s too smart. She won’t come to the tents. I’d even give her a free pair of pink underwear! You guys don’t probably know what I’m talking about. I guess most of you do, right?
In case you’re not familiar with Sheriff Joe’s act by now, the “tents” he’s referring to are the tent city jail he set up in 1993 to house overflow from the Maricopa County Jail. The pink underwear refers to a longstanding Arpaio kink whereby he forces all of his inmates to wear the soft-hued skivvies at all times. Diffrent strokes for different folks, I guess, but Sheriff Joe’s fetish led him all the way to the Supreme Court in 2013 when the high court declined to hear his appeal of a ruling that deemed the pink underwear “punishment without justification,” in a case that involved a mentally ill inmate:
Arpaio’s attorneys wanted the nation’s highest court to examine whether having pink boxers as part of the standard jail uniform can constitute punishment before a trial is held.
(Inmate Eric) Vogel had refused to get out of his street clothes after he was arrested in 2001 for investigation of assaulting an officer who was responding to a burglary call. A group of officers in the jail stripped Vogel and put him in pink underwear and other prison clothing as he shouted that he was being raped.
A lawyer for Vogel’s estate has said the officers didn’t sexually assault Vogel and that his client didn’t suffer injuries at the jail.
Arpaio’s offer of free pink underwear for Hillary, then, is at once an attempt to degrade her, and to imply that she should be in jail. That, or he’s just oversharing his personal spank bank.
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The saga surrounding Essendon's doping case will drag on into 2016, with a mid-January verdict to be handed down by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it will deliver in mid-January its verdict on the Essendon doping case that has rocked Australian sport.
CAS arbitrated a hearing in Sydney from November 16-20, and said on Tuesday it will notify all parties of its decision from January 11.
The case involves 34 current and former Essendon players, who took a banned peptide in 2012 at the suggestion of a sports scientist.
The Australian Football League decided in March there was no anti-doping violation, but the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed to CAS, seeking a violation and sanction.


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