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Thursday, November 11th Edition

Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief of Valet.

I come from a long line of men who proudly served our country. Happy Veterans Day.

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Scientists Find the Perfect Bed Time

Why going to sleep during the ‘golden hour’ could save your life

We could all use more sleep, right? Especially this week, where the early darkness has me feeling groggy before dinnertime. Well, whether you’re a night owl or an early riser, a new study suggests there’s one golden hour for everyone to start catching Z’s.

I know for many people, bedtime is whenever they’re done for the day or simply whenever they get the chance to finally lay down. But European researchers have discovered the best time for you to fall asleep to protect your heart and rest is between 10 and 11 p.m.

Falling asleep during this “golden hour” is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease in comparison with earlier or later bedtimes, according to a study published this week in the European Heart Journal, Digital Health.

“We can’t help what we’ve evolved to be. We’ve evolved to be daytime creatures … that don’t live at night,” study author David Plans told the Washington Post. “The circadian clock has a much stronger influence on overall health than we thought.”

If we go to sleep much later—or earlier—than we are used to it messes up our internal body clock or circadian rhythm. For example, in COVID lockdown, lots of us were watching Netflix or glued to social media and going to bed later, which pushed our circadian rhythm out of sync leading to more disturbed sleep.

How exactly does it impact our health? The data revealed a greater risk for developing cardiovascular disease among those who went to sleep before 10 p.m and after 11 p.m.—hence, the “golden hour”. And yes, you can die if you don’t get enough sleep, reports USA Today, since it’s vital to your brain functions. As we sleep, various parts of our brain shut down, and that reduced power consumption reduces the swelling across our neurons. Apparently, without any sleep, toxins build up in our brain and can kill us within 200 hours.

↦ Dig Deeper: Want to get to sleep at the right time? Healthline shares the CDC’s recommendations for getting adequate sleep.

It’s Veterans Day

And the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Turns 100 this year

Did you know that Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919—the first anniversary of the end of World War I? Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938.

Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

Every Veterans Day, Arlington National Cemetery holds a moving memorial service. The cemetery is home to the graves of over 400,000 people, nearly all of whom served in the U.S. military.

This year, however, is particularly significant. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is celebrating its centennial anniversary. The plaza, located in the heart of the cemetery, is usually reserved for dignataries and the sentinel guards. But for this rare occasion, it opened to the public for the first time ever. Long lines of people on Wednesday waited to move solemnly across the plaza Wednesday. They laid down flowers, saluted and paused for moments of silence.

↦ FYI: Great Britain, France, Australia and Canada also commemorate the veterans of World War I and World War II on or near November 11th.

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The Latest News on the Capitol Riot

The House committee is really moving while rioters are sentenced to jail time

A federal judge Wednesday night rejected the latest attempt by former President Donald Trump to block the release of documents from his administration surrounding the events of the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Tomorrow, the National Archives plans to turn Trump's records over to the House committee investigating the January riot. According to NBC News, his lawyers have promised to appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, which could send the case to the Supreme Court.

Meanwhile, prosecutors have brought some of the most serious charges stemming from the insurrection against alleged members of the Oath Keepers—a far-right group that targets law enforcement and military veterans for recruitment. More than 20 suspected members of the Oath Keepers have been arrested, and some are facing charges of conspiracy.

Also, a former New Jersey gym owner (who was the first person to plead guilty to assaulting a police officer during the attack) was sentenced on Wednesday to 41 months in prison, the most severe punishment given so far. But, federal prosecutors are recommending 51 months for the “face” of the riot at the Capitol, the QAnon Shaman, whose lawyer is trying to get him off by quoting classic cinema.

↦ Dig Deeper: Here’s a closer look at every weapon the Capitol rioters are accused of having—from guns and knives to chemicals and stolen police gear.

Online Car Bidding Gets Even Bigger

As the bonanza for online car sales grows, auction houses are joining the fray

Interest in online collector car auctions has spiked in recent years (especially during the pandemic). There's something very satisfying about perusing the listings of cars near and far—whether you can afford them or not.

Which is why, according to InsideHook, a number of sites have cropped up, including Cars & Bids (from YouTuber Doug DeMuro), Rad for Sale ('80s and '90s vehicles and ephemera), PCARMarket (Porsche specific). Of course, Bring a Trailer is the biggest and most popular ... but now, a new player looks to enter the arena.

Bonhams, the legendary auction house, will launch its own collector car auction site in January, reports Bloomberg. The Market by Bonhams has already launched in Europe and will expand stateside in the new year. But unlike the aforementioned marketplaces, Bonhams brings long-standing credibility in a certain sector of motoring that others have yet to achieve.

These online platforms' share of sales are indeed way up. They grew from 12% of all auction dollars at the beginning of 2020 to more than 68% by April, says John Wiley, a senior analyst for Hagerty. And according to TrueCar, 40% of new and used vehicle purchases will be digital by 2025.

↦ Meanwhile: Congress has mandated new anti-drunk driving technology for cars that is scheduled to roll out as early as 2026.

In Other News

↦ Judge OKs $626 Million Settlement in Flint Water Litigation

↦ After Promise, Musk Sells Over $1 Billion in Tesla Shares to Pay Taxes

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