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When did you upgrade your POS system last? Your POS system, or point of sale system, at your auto shop is just as important as any tool in your garage. Without an accurate POS system you can’t provide award-winning customer service, accurate inventory management or convenient payroll information to grow your business. Discover how a POS merchant account can retool your business for the next big growth opportunity.
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Today’s customers are using a wide range of payment options for everyday purchases. Gone are the days when a cash-only system was routine. If you’re hoping to bring in more customers and tailor to your current customers’ preferences, you need to offer more payment options.
The Clover Station is your go-to POS system for auto repair shop. This powerhouse of a POS system accepts these common payment options:
- EMV chip cards
- Mobile payment
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- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Gift cards
Offering additional payment options can encourage upselling, since your customers will always have an acceptable payment option. Accepting these payment options comes standard with a Clover Station, so you don’t need to make additional purchases or deal with third-party processing technology.
Accurate Inventory Management
Too many auto shops miss out on sales due to poor inventory management. Keep your shelves stocked and, more importantly, your systems up-to-date so you always know what you have on hand. You’ll never have every special-order part available for all your customers, but keeping the basics stocked at your auto shop can prevent missing out on easy sales.
This system is easy to use by you and your technicians. Orders can come directly from the calculated inventory, so you have real-time updates on the parts in stock at your shop.
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Financial statements, tax preparation and payroll information are all incredibly time-consuming. Whether you have a secretary and accountant or are going through your financial information on your own, a Clover Station makes all of these processes easier and faster.
Print out detailed reports of current time sheets, income and expenses with your Clover Station. Because time sheets are included on the same device, your technicians have a single software system to learn for clocking in, clocking out and processing orders. It’s never been easier to get a grip on your finances.
Offer Your Customers Unique Rewards
Spend some time showing your customers you appreciate them. Auto repair services are highly competitive, so you need to offer generous rewards to help keep your loyal customers. Your Clover Station allows you to create a rewards system. Once your customers sign up with their email addresses, they can earn points towards a discounted or free service. Send promotional emails of deals and discounts that help turn a one-time customer into a loyal follower of your brand.
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As you invest in improvements around your shop, don’t forget to check out the new Clover Station. This cost-effective option provides the latest processing safety, speed and convenience. Bundle your POS system, financial software and time sheet software to save on the crucial components you need to keep your auto shop growing successfully.

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Friends of Fawnskin are hosting Concert on the Green on Saturday August 13th at 7:00pm at the Inn at Fawnskin. It will be an evening of live music by local talent. There will also be a acoustic guitar auctioned off. To reserve your tickets ($30 each) call 866-3200.
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Styled Shoot- Bonnie and Blues Event Venue I’m so happy I finally get to share this styled shoot with you all! I was a part of this shoot back in January and after four months of waiting, there is exciting news to share. Not only did this shoot turn out SO GOOD and the picturesContinue reading “Styled Shoot- Bonnie and Blues Event Center”
Styled Shoot- Chautauqua Park Boulder December was a busy month! Right after the Boulder’s styled shoot, I was busy working on invitations and RSVP cards for this elopement styled shoot. I was originally asked by the photographer to help out on this shoot. She sent me the mood board and the airy feeling of theContinue reading “Styled Shoot- Chautauqua Park Boulder”
Styled Shoot- The Boulders Happy 2021 friends!! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and got some well deserved rest and relaxation. I can’t wait to tackle 2021 with you. I thought the best way to bring in the New Year would be to show you some pictures from this beautiful styled shootContinue reading “Styled Shoot- The Boulders”
Merry Everything and Happy Always- 2020 Happy holidays from Sweetly Lived Design to you! I can’t believe Christmas day is almost here again. This year sure felt like it was a million years long but on the other hand, wasn’t it March like yesterday? 🤷🏻♀ This time of the year is definitely my husbands favorite!Continue reading “Merry Everything and Happy Always- 2020”
Styled Shoot- Yaya Farm and Orchard I participated in my second styled shoot last month and like my first, this one was wonderful. The planner at Alegre Weddings and Events was organized, and kind to all vendors that showed up. We met and set up our items at Yaya Farm and Orchard. It was quiteContinue reading “Styled Shoot- Yaya Farm and Orchard”
Feeling Thankful For This Year I am honestly in disbelief that 2020 is coming to a close in just 35 short days. This year has brought more learning, laughs, tears, anxiety and new beginnings than any other year I have had. I think I can speak for many people when I say as much asContinue reading “Feeling Thankful For This Year”
All You Need For Your Microwedding Since 2020 has graced us with it’s charm and surprise, microweddings are now all the rage within the wedding industry. What exactly is a microwedding? Well, just as it sounds, a microwedding is a typical wedding just on a smaller scale. Most couples still opt for having a venue,Continue reading “All You Need For Your Microwedding”
Top Five Reasons To Use a Calligrapher For Your Wedding Stationery Recently engaged? Congrats to you! This is one of the most important times of your life and please take this planning time to soak in every minute of it. I will tell you from experience, as wonderful as wedding planning is it can beContinue reading “Top Five Reasons To Use a Calligrapher For Your Wedding”
Styled Shoot- The Establishment I participated in my first styled shoot as a wedding vendor this past month. Let’s be honest, I was terrified. I wasn’t sure what to expect and I wasn’t sure how the day would go. I was nervous my stationery would match the aesthetic wanted and I was certain the moreContinue reading “Styled Shoot- The Establishment”
Finding My Joanna I never thought of myself as a creative person. I can’t draw a stick figure to save my life. Whenever I’d take an art class my painting looked like blobs of mixed paint next to my friend’s masterpiece. I thought I’d try to be creative and take up pottery and most ofContinue reading “Finding my Joanna”
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TikTok indicted for “Blackout Challenge”.
On social media, especially TikTok, which is popular with teens, there are always so-called challenges. Participants are asked to take on fun and daring challenges. Sometimes these are dangerous and even deadly. Challenges are not necessarily dangerous, as there are many more harmless and entertaining variants.
But there are always challenges that you can’t help but be shocked at how anyone would come up with the idea to propose such a thing. Because children and young people cannot necessarily estimate whether and how life-threatening such a challenge can be. So are two girls, ages eight and nine, who died and hanged themselves in the course of the so-called “Blackout Challenge” last year. This was according to a report from the British guardian Popularized on TikTok in 2021, encouraging users to choke until they pass out. Infographic WhatsApp, Instagram & Co: how young people prefer to communicate
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The parents of the two girls have since sued TikTok. They accuse the social network that the platform’s “dangerous algorithm” “deliberately and repeatedly” flushed videos of the challenge into the children’s timeline, encouraging them to participate — with deadly consequences.
“TikTok must be held accountable for distributing deadly content to these two young girls,” said Matthew P. Bergman, founder of the Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC), which represents the families of the victims. “TikTok has invested billions of dollars to intentionally create products that distribute dangerous content that the company knows is dangerous and can lead to user deaths.” One of the two victims was Lalani Erika Renee Walton, who was eight years old at the time of death.
She got a smartphone for her birthday and, according to her parents, quickly became dependent on TikTok. She entered the Blackout Challenge because she thought she would become “famous” if she did. The story of the second victim reads the same way.
Should the parents have looked better?
However, the parents will probably have to live with questions. Because of course, they knew that their children use TikTok intensively. However, the minimum age for TikTok is 13 years, and up to 18 years of parental consent is also required. In addition, in the case of eight-year-old Lalani, the parents noticed bruises on her neck before the tragic incident – but they were satisfied with the explanation of another “accident”.
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This New York Times post in the Well section nicely summarizes the ways sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain. From the article:
“The research showed that depriving people of sleep for one night created pronounced changes in the way their brains responded to high-calorie junk foods. On days when the subjects had not had proper sleep, fattening foods like potato chips and sweets stimulated stronger responses in a part of the brain that helps govern the motivation to eat. But at the same time, the subjects experienced a sharp reduction in activity in the frontal cortex, a higher-level part of the brain where consequences are weighed and rational decisions are made.”
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[Samba] Where are Heimdal Kerberos library and headers located?
mfoley at ohprs.org
Fri Dec 15 05:01:27 UTC 2017
On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 06:59:17 +1300 Andrew Bartlett wrote:
> On Tue, 2017-12-12 at 11:31 -0500, Mark Foley via samba wrote:
> > I'm trying to compile sasl from source on my Samba4 AD/DC. It needs the location of the
> > kerberos library and headers. Where are these located, or at least, what is the library name? I
> > can't seem to locate them via find using any of the search terms I can think of.
> > I'm running Samba 4.4.16
> > Thanks, --Mark
> The internal Heimdal is not for use by the likes of SASL. Install
> krb5-dev, heimdal-dev or similar on your system to compile SASL or
> other Kerberos-enabled software against the system Kerberos library.
> I hope this helps,
Yes, it helps, thanks.
Perhaps you can clarify a huge point of confusion ... I can do klist, etc. on the AD which
tells me that kerberos is accessible from other apps, presumably using the kerberos in Samba.
Also, Dovecot uses GSSAPI authentication which, as I understand it, uses Kerberos. So, why do
these things work, apparently with Samba's kerberos, but SASL and other such things do not?
If I install heimdal-dev or similar, will it interfer with Samaba?
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When asked in November 2000 to comment about the entertainment bi-weekly Go-Go, John Reidy, the man behind the landmark Denver zine known as The Hooligan, said, "If Go-Go is around for seven years, I'll eat a turd."
The bet turned out to be a safe one: The publication shut its doors for good approximately two weeks ago. According to CEO Darlene Cypser, the decision was foreshadowed by slow ad sales for the March 6 St. Patrick's edition, which turned out to be Go-Go's last. "That's usually our biggest issue, but with all the uncertainty about whether war was going to break out and the bad economy in general, a bunch of our regulars dropped out," she says. "After that, we thought, 'If this is our biggest issue, we're in real trouble.'"
Founded in 1999 by Gary Haney, Go-Go began as a homegrown porn mag before evolving into a more mainstream publication. Shortly thereafter, Haney sold Go-Go to Trygve Lode, a bodybuilder and wannabe action hero who co-starred in the Cypser-produced film Dragon and the Hawk, described in its publicity material as being "somewhere between Xena and Lethal Weapon." The magazine eventually built a circulation that reached 35,000, but it had frequent financial woes and was often accused of not paying staffers on time. Such complaints have grown louder than ever in recent weeks, with one source saying employees were asked not to talk to the press for fear that existing contracts might not be fulfilled. However, Cypser doesn't hide Go-Go's fate. "It was a hard decision," she says, "but it was the right decision."
And it's sure to improve John Reidy's diet.
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Easy rider: In honor of Michael Jordan's final Denver appearance against the Nuggets last Sunday, the home team -- represented by beamin' owner E. Stanley Kroenke, GM Kiki Vandeweghe and others at center court -- presented the ex-Bull-turned-Wizard with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The ride, driven into the Pepsi Center by Rocky, touched His Airness, who already has two cycles in his stable but no Harley, according to Nuggets spokesman Tommy Sheppard. The team and Rocky Mountain Harley-Davidson will size up the $30,000 machine for Jordan (with the help of a lanky young Nug who's buying his own hog); they plan to ship it to Jordan's Chicago address in about a week. Now, that's what we call vroom service.


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The unique Full Thoughts bubbles earrings are a part of my Childhood Memories collection.
Cool, fun and trendy studs for every day look.
This exciting collection was created as a tribute to kids and children at heart.
Designed to match the shape of toys we all remember from our childhood and recreate happy memories of games shaping our world.
The earrings are especially ergonomic and perfectly adapts to the shape of the ear lobe.
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These earrings are made with special attention to small details. We love our job and its fun to see you loving it as well.
The earrings are sent beautifully gift-wrapped, and can be used as a perfect gift for you or someone you love.
Each earrings are costume made and individually suited according to any request. Therefore the producing time may vary up to 14 business days.
Our standard shipping is with Registered Airmail with tracking code, a 2-3 weeks delivery service.
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Restored Farmhouse Surrounded by Olive Trees and Vineyards
Quiet and secluded retreat, this villa is equipped with all the amenities to ensure maximum comfort. Guests can enjoy the coziness of four large bedrooms, including an easily accessible one at ground floor, all with stylish en-suite bathroom. All indoor living spaces are generous and flooded with natural light, including the massive kitchen and dining room. The sumptuous front garden is perfect for an apéritif after a long afternoon lounging in the pool or for a Tuscan al-fresco dinner while enjoying the view of a breathtaking sunset over Lucca. Perched on the side of a hill overlooking a beautiful valley just a few kilometers south of Lucca. The location guarantees a great deal of privacy as well as breathtaking views during the day and at sunset. Also, the most sought-after Tuscan tourist locations are within a 1-hour drive from the villa, giving the guests plenty of options to customize their Tuscan experience.
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- For guests paying with points: 100% of payment will be deducted at time of reservation, once booking is verified within 48 hours.
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- More than 90 days before arrival: initial 50% payment is forfeited; the remaining 50% will not be charged.
- For guests paying with points more than 90 days before arrival: 50% of points taken are forfeited; the remaining 50% will be refunded within 5-10 business days.
- Property management company requires a signed rental agreement, to include names and dates of birth of all guests.A refundable security damage deposit will be collected with a signed rental agreement.The purchase of travel protection is recommended. We offer LeisureCare travel protection, which provides coverage for Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption, Trip Delay, Accident/Sickness Medical, Baggage Delay, Emergency Evacuation, and more. The best way to help protect your travel investment is with LeisureCare Travel Protection.
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A MARKETPLACE AT THE INTERSECTION FOR PERFORMANCE AND VISUAL ART IN BROOKLYN
CTNY presents The Brooklyn LIVE ART Market (BLAM); a semi-annually at various locations in Brooklyn. BLAM is a collaboration of some of the best alternative art practitioners in Brooklyn. Contemporary circus arts, production, physical theater, dance, visual art, and bands are featured throughout the evening to cross-pollinate artists and ideas. The event is curated by Sloan Bradford, Isaac Bush, David Paarlberg, and Sasha Steinberg to feature a different found location to redesign each market experience for the audience. Audiences are invited to engage with new work on a visceral level, sampling a variety of in-development work from many of the participating artists. Audience members should expect the unexpected during this dark, immersive, promenade-oriented evening.
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AUDIO: Oak You – “Pangea Pt. 2 (Successors)”
Oak You have returned with the sequel to their wonderful “Pangea” EP from last year. The indie pop collective deliver four tracks here that build upon the lush soundscapes, idiosyncratic melodies and ethereal harmonies from the first EP, meshing synthesizers and electronic manipulations with strings, winds and voices to create an immersive electroacoustic experience. Get lost in stunning textural bliss and poetic nomenclature with Oak You’s “Pangea Pt. 2 (Successors)” – it’s the second of a five-EP series that the band is working on, so stay tuned!


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Hypersonic missile “Dagger” was used during a special operation in Ukraine three times. This was stated by the head of the Ministry of Defense Sergei Shoigu in an interview with the TV channel “Russia 1”.
“It was used in our country during a special military operation three times. And she showed her brilliant performance three times. Characteristics that no similar rocket in the world has,— said the minister.
According to him, the Russian Armed Forces use the “Dagger” to attack critical targets. Shoigu added that the missile is capable of reaching speeds of more than Mach 10, and “along the way it changes its trajectory both in vertical and horizontal planes.”
In addition, Russian troops use the latest Su-57 multifunctional fighters , stressed the head of the Ministry of Defense.
“The aircraft (Su-57) has a very high degree of protection against various air defense systems, it has protection against missiles. There's a lot of things…, and, most importantly, very, very powerful weapons. We also tried this weapon, checked it, it works brilliantly, — concluded Shoigu.
He also said that Russian specialists are studying Western-made captured weapons in Ukraine to develop countermeasures and identify weaknesses.
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For the first time, Russian troops used the “Dagger” in Ukraine on March 18 during an operation in Delyatyn, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Later, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Major General Igor Konashenkov, said that the Russian military would continue to use Kinzhal air-to-air missile systems. with hypersonic aeroballistic missiles during a special operation in Ukraine.
“Combat use of the Kinzhal aviation missile system” confirmed its effectiveness in the destruction of highly protected special objects of the enemy,»,— he stressed.
Konashenkov clarified that during the special operation, the military destroyed, with the help of hypersonic weapons, underground protected storage facilities for aviation ammunition and warheads for the Tochka-U missile systems; in the village of Delyatyn and large fuel depots in the village of Konstantinovka.
As the Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces Sergey Surovikin said in March 2018 about the work of the “Dagger”, the upgraded MiG-31 aircraft, without entering the enemy's air defense coverage area, is capable of deliver one missile to the drop zone, after which the sustainer engine accelerates it to hypersonic speed within a few seconds. The weight of the missile warhead— 500kg. It can also be equipped with a nuclear warhead.
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Uviboy makes an entrance into the Gospel music community with 'Thank God', popularly called Rap Priest, the multi-talented artiste intends to use his sound to reach out to the unsaved.
Signed to H.I.S Records, Uviboy is a firm believer that music is the channel for which God is set to do great things around the globe.
The single "Thank God" is simply a way of appreciating God as he starts his journey into music.
Lyrically balanced with additional vocals by label mate - Rukky, 'Thank God' will get you dancing.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are working to administer a new whistleblower rule that could provide lottery-sized payouts to informants that provide valuable information in a successful case of securities law violation. A fund of $451 million has already been established for such awards.
While business executives and trade groups have expressed concerns that such substantial payouts could pit employees against their companies and circumvent otherwise-effective internal compliance measures, there are a number of specifications in the current rules to prevent such problems from occurring.
Proponents of the expanded whistleblower program say that the reward encourages people with strong information about illegal activity to come forward, “particularly in the financial services industry, where people are well compensated and there is more of a culture of silence,” said Erika A. Kelton, a lawyer at Phillips & Cohen, a D.C. firm that specializes in whistleblower law.
The current formulation of the whistleblower rules mandate a payout of 10-30% of any successful action in which penalties exceed $1 million, excluding whistleblowers who were directly involved in the illegal actions or whose job it was within the company to root out fraud, among other restrictions. These rules have not been finalized, and the SEC is currently accepting public comments.


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The Jurassic World Dominion star shouts out everything from The Apartment to, well, Z
Marvel's most complicated mother, Wanda in 'Doctor Strange in the Mulitiverse of Madness', could use a little more nuance.
Andy García and Gloria Estefan star in a fresh adaptation of the classic comedy that looks to take plenty of unexpected turns on its way to the altar.
The comedy, which Steven Spielberg helped get made, is the first studio film to center on a Filipino American family
The secret to Alexander Skarsgård's ripped physique in 'The Northman'? Cheesy '80s Italian disco music.
We asked an L.A. paramedic: How realistic is Eiza Gonzalez's 'Ambulance' character? (Why yes, you can use a butterfly clip as an artery clamp.)
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I have been a bit focused in the history of Rome lately, and a friend sent me some Rome-related postcards from the UK:
Trajan's Column in the Cast Courts, in the Victoria and Albert Museum.This is a plaster cast taken about 1864, after the marble originals. The idea behind the gallery sounds very interesting:
Opened in 1873, the Cast Court collections were originally assembled to allow people who could not travel abroad to admire some of the major European monuments and works of art. The galleries house faithful copies commissioned or bought from some of the leading cast manufacturers of the nineteenth century, when collecting such casts was at its most popular.
A Coign of Vantage, 1895, by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912).
Three Roman women watch the return of galleys from a corner, or 'coign'. (...) A Dutch painter who moved to England in 1870, Alma-Tadema has a successful career (...) His Neo-Classical portrayals of ancient Roman, Greek and Egyptian life were highly popular with Victorian society. They also showed the artist's knowledge of archaeology and social history.
Cantwaraburg. anglo Saxon Canterbury, about A. D. 750. Artist view by Ivan Lapper, based on expert archaeological research.
The Saxon town, established in St. Agustine's time, flourished inside the repaired Roman walls. Only the ruined Theatre survived of the Roman buildings: new houses, workshops and markets grew up in a changed layout around new monuments -Cathedral, King's Palace and Abbey.
Fresco from the North wall showing initiation rites. First century. Pompeii. This (big!) postcard came from an exhibition in the British Museum.
And the last one was sent by Fabienne (France). What has this church to do with Romans? Well, as you can read on the image, it was built on the site of the ancient Forum of Trajan.

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In the ancient times of the Commander format (a couple years ago), back when it was still officially known as Elder Dragon Highlander, playing EDH was not incredibly common. Many people I came across had heard about EDH, but few had ever sat down and tried it. The more I read about how the game worked though, the more I realized it wasn’t all that different than how our usual casual play group behaved: we often had games of five or more people, politics were a big factor, few played 60 card decks, and there’s usually some major spell just around the corner. EDH was a more specialized form of what we already enjoyed. I was enamored with the concept, and decided that I was going to see about getting my friends to try it out too. It should have been a no-brainer.
Needless to say, it was like pulling teeth. Pulling teeth on a Rancor.
After trying to excite the masses, I announced I was going to have a night in the near future to play with whatever decks people amassed. When the evening came, there were far fewer attendees than I had hoped. One of the attendees was a young plucky member of our group at the time who was new to Magic and really liked the idea of an avatar fighting in your name. She showed up with a 99 card Blue/White deck and was quite happy she’d be able to try things out. She only had one problem: she did not have a legendary Blue/White creature (remember, she was new). To compensate for this, she was provided the only one handy at the time: Tobias Andrion. I know, hold your excitement.
Regardless, we did enjoy ourselves. Yet I distinctly recall that she did not cast Tobias once. She essentially used him as a placeholder Commander to play her deck. Granted, Tobias is hardly a stellar choice by any means, but the phenomenon of using a Commander “for their colors” isn’t incredibly rare once you get into multiple (usually 3+) colors.
For many new players to the format, or casual players who don’t invest a lot of money into Magic, sometimes playing with one “for their colors” is all you can muster. In the case of Mr. Andrion, his presence (or lack thereof) made no impact on how her deck performed that evening. Alas, as the format has grown, it seems that this move is being pushed to becoming more passé.
When you hear people who like to compartmentalize Magic, you’ll inevitably come across statements on how to “properly” choose a Commander. Picking your Commander is an important part of the format, and how you arrive at that decision can vary. There are usually two distinct paths mentioned:
- Pick your Commander and build the deck around them (mechanics, tribe, etc.). They are a vital component to how the deck behaves, and it’s almost essential to have them on the battlefield. This is also known as a top-down approach.
- Throw a bunch of cool cards together you want to use and then go requisite a Commander that fits the color(s) you’re trying to pull off. They can benefit the deck if on the battlefield, but they aren’t a necessity for winning. Sometimes they even are just there “for the colors”. This is also known as a bottoms-up approach.
Often the more casual players amongst us don’t have the perfect legendary creature sitting around for the deck we want to make. If you’re newer, more frugal, or lazy, chances are you’ll choose the latter approach for the first few decks (if not more). A bottoms-up deck is easier to make and requires less planning. That’s quite alright. There are countless stories of strewn-together decks holding their own just fine. That is one of the great appeals of Commander: it is a relatively forgiving format, and you don’t have to always min-max your way to a win.
The thing is, while both approaches have been traditionally acceptable, a growing but vocal minority of the Commander family claim that only top-down Commanders have long-term viability. The logic is that they are have more synergy and combo-potential with overall deck strategy, and if that increases your odds of winning, why bother with a Commander that costs too much mana or you only cast on occasion?
I have five words to the people who think there’s only one right way to play- Today we have: Empress Galina
Name: Empress Galina
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Highlights: Empress Galina is a prime example of a card not useful in most formats thriving in Commander. Having Galina present on the battlefield provides you with both offensive and defensive capabilities.
Firstly, you can use her to engage in a game of table politics. Do people want to put their Commander out if it’s able to be stolen away from them at will? Worse – it’s a permanent control change.
Secondly, did we mention she can steal another player’s Commander? This is important as not only does add to your own board power, but it can annoy, derail, or even cripple your opponent’s plans. It’s generally also fun to club them to death with 21 Commander damage from their own Commander.
Additionally, she herself is a legendary Merfolk and can fit multiple top-down strategies. If you go that route, however, be prepared to back her up. Galina doesn’t exactly do a lot of fighting on her own. That would be beneath her station. Royalty, amirite?
Keep an eye out for us to be regularly featuring other more accessible-but-worth-it Commander cards going forward. In the meantime, we’ll keep the light on for you.
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Finally, get a metronome you can actually FEEL as you play with pulses that harness the force of a robust 7G ERM motor and advanced haptic driver, the Soundbrenner Pulse generates pulsations that surpass the vibrations of typical smartphones or smartwatches by a factor of seven. The phone app has a TON of capabilities and such!
Overall Rating: 4/5
Whether you are rehearsing or at a show, you can depend on this robust metronome to pull you through your. performance. It’s super user-friendly and includes an easily visible flywheel! Weeee.. Lots of functionality in this one!
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Wherever the performance, this little portable metronome will be sure to keep you on time and be barely noticeable. Nothing can be more annoying than a bulky brick taking up your space. Hone your tempo now!
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You may be looking into keeping time better as a musician. With that, you’re probably wondering what the best metronome for drummers is. You’ve got plenty of choices, so no worries there!
So Much Timekeeping.. So Little Time?
With all of these choices, you’re probably wondering what is your best option. Well, the good news is the point of a metronome is to make us a better drummer and you’ve got tons of choices! Let’s dive into what makes each one stand out.
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We aren’t go to be going over any chromatic tuner and metronome combos, like the Kliq metropitch, for instance.
This post is all about the best metronome for drummers and so we are going to go over that perfect metronome or at least give you many choices. To develop a steady beat with your drumming, be sure to check out one of of my previous posts by clicking here!
1. Soundbrenner Pulse
Mastering rhythm and cultivating one’s musical intuition relies on the fundamental practice of using a metronome. This technique is crucial not only for musicians but also for the modern recording process.
The Soundbrenner Pulse presents a tangible alternative to audible metronomes and click tracks, granting live performers and session players the ability to stay attuned (get it? 😅) to their surroundings without sacrificing timing.
Utilizing Bluetooth, the multiplayer synchronization ensures precise coordination for intricate ensemble arrangements.
Moreover, by seamlessly integrating with major DAWs (macOS exclusive), the Pulse effortlessly receives tempo tracks, guaranteeing solid drum tracks and guitar recordings.
With two included bands, one long and one short, musicians can choose to wear the Soundbrenner Pulse on either their arm or leg, providing optimal flexibility.
Harnessing the force of a robust 7G ERM motor and advanced haptic driver, the Soundbrenner Pulse generates pulsations that surpass the vibrations of typical smartphones or smartwatches by a factor of seven.
Regardless of whether you are conducting, strumming, or drumming, the Pulse’s formidable vibrations ensure unwavering precision during live performances or studio sessions.
The video below just shows how the tap function works on the Soundbrenner Pulse.
The advantage of these vibrations is that they eliminate any concern for auditory harm, distinguishing it from traditional click tracks.
The Soundbrenner Pulse offers a notable convenience as it provides direct access to all metronome features through its hardware interface.
Initiate and halt the pulse by double-tapping, activate tap tempo with a triple-tap, and effortlessly fine-tune the tempo by rotating the wheel left or right.
Naturally, the choice of where to wear the Pulse is entirely yours. With two included straps, you have the flexibility to position it on your wrist, bicep, or ankle.
To facilitate synchronized performances on stage, the Soundbrenner Pulse presents a compelling feature: Bluetooth-enabled multiplayer synchronization across multiple devices.
This means that your entire band can maintain unity, even if the drummer temporarily pauses. Furthermore, in the studio environment, the Pulse exhibits enhanced capabilities.
By utilizing Soundbrenner DAW Tools designed for macOS, your preferred digital audio workstation can seamlessly transmit intricate tempo maps directly to each musician’s Pulse, empowering precise execution.
When you connect your Pulse with the Metronome by Soundbrenner, a complimentary and advertisement-free app available for iOS and Android, you unlock an array of indispensable performance features that no musician should be without.
Within this app, you have the freedom to personalize time signatures and subdivisions, incorporating tailored accents to help you immerse yourself in your unique groove.
Once you have fine-tuned your settings, you can save these rhythms to your personal library and conveniently organize them by set list, ensuring instant access to entire concerts’ worth of tempo tracks whenever needed.
Additionally, the app allows you to customize the LED color and vibration intensity to precisely match your preferences. Embrace a metronome experience that exceeds expectations with the Soundbrenner Pulse, available through Musician’s Friend, by clicking the button below.
Drummers have said they enjoy being able to practice without hearing an annoying tick and that the vibrations in this are powerful enough to follow along to. They also like how easy the learning curve is with this. A few complaints I’ve heard is that this product isn’t a lot without the accompanied app (due to not seeing the tempo) and that some bluetooth connectivity issues can happen.
The Soundbrenner Pulse is a great tool and the perfect drum metronome. I picked one up a few years ago and love the ease of use, as well as the unique features that are exclusive to it.
I have used it for a lot of practices and the advanced features using the app in conjunction leave no question of its capabilities.
This could be one of the best metronome for drummers in my opinion. It’s definitely a different sort of metronome than a typical one.
- Powerful pulses to feel your tempo out
- Easy learning curve
- Lots of combined capabilities between other musicians
- Potential bluetooth connectivity
- This device without the application doesn’t make sense by itself
2. Tama Rhythm Watch RW200
The RW200 by Tama is a comprehensive solution that encompasses all the essential tools you require, while providing you with the flexibility to personalize your beat-keeping.
It serves as an excellent companion for honing your skills during solitary practice sessions and ensuring precise tempo synchronization across your band’s repertoire.
With the RW200, you can conveniently store up to 30 different tempo and beat combinations in its memory, enabling instant recall for seamless groove transitions. That’s a lot of different sounds!
To avoid monotony and add variation to your metronome experience, separate volume controls allow you to customize the emphasis on beat divisions.
The start/tap button is thoughtfully positioned for easy access, even when the RW200 is mounted on your drum kit. With its large and easily visible flywheel, you can swiftly adjust tempos and navigate through settings, while the bright backlit LCD display ensures clear visibility of vital information.
Drummers have said they love the reliability of this metronome and that it’s user friendly. It’s also got a lot of great features to help with any set list. A few complaints I’ve heard is that their could be more functions for the price and that there is a potential for a lot of unnecessary noise if ran through in-ear monitors.
I can’t confirm anything about this unit, as I’ve not used it. I do know that Tama makes solid products though and have trusted their brand for most of my drumming career.
Along with tons of gear, Tama may make the best metronome for drummers as well, with all the functionality here.
- User friendly
- Great features for any rehearsal, show, recording, etc.
- Could be more function for the price and potential for noise in monitors
3. Tama Rhythm Watch RW30
Another Tama RW product with the RW30, an incredibly compact Rhythm Watch Mini metronome designed exclusively with you in mind.
We know that timing holds paramount importance for drummers, regardless of whether you’re embarking on your musical journey or have years of experience under your belt.
The RW30 is the perfect companion for your solo practice sessions, band rehearsals, and high-pressure live gigs.
It ensures that even in the midst of studio sessions or live performances, where nerves tend to heighten, your tempo remains steadfast.
Trust Tama’s RW30 Rhythm Watch Mini to keep you in perfect sync, allowing you to play each beat with utmost precision. Rest assured, you won’t miss a single rhythm.
Tama integrates all the essential features you require within the RW30, empowering you with the ability to personalize your beat-keeping experience.
This versatile tool proves invaluable when honing your skills during solitary practice sessions and guarantees that you maintain the ideal tempo across your band’s entire repertoire.
The generously-sized flywheel ensures swift adjustments to the tempo (35-250 BPM), while allowing effortless navigation through your settings. Additionally, the backlit LCD display, notable for its large and vibrant design, provides clear visibility, enabling you to monitor your settings with ease.
Drummers have said they love how you can discretely wear this metronome and how it’s out of the way. It also includes an earpiece with it.
A complaint I’ve heard is of the tempo control dial not working. Another complaint is a potential for the eighth note button to not work.
I haven’t used this one either, but Tama for the win! Check out my whole post about Tama by clicking here.
- Discretely wear this metronome
- Includes an earpiece with it
- Potential for tempo control dial to not work right
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4. Korg Kdm-3
Experience the impressive capabilities of the Korg KDM-3 digital metronome. Its outstanding performance features, coupled with a high-output onboard speaker, create a truly remarkable device.
Furthermore, its design pays homage to the beloved mechanical metronomes, appealing to both traditionalists and contemporary musicians.
Offering a broad tempo range spanning from 30 to 252 bpm, accompanied by 19 beat patterns and eight metronome sounds, this metronome caters to players across various genres, including jazz, rock, classical, and Latin music.
The tap tempo function allows musicians to easily set their desired playback speed, while the LED indicators offer visual cues during private practice sessions.
For a seamless listening experience, the metronome is equipped with a clean 1/8″ headphone output that can also connect to amplification systems for group rehearsals.
Additionally, the Korg KDM-3 provides tempo markings for tempo largo, adagio, allegro, and more, enabling musicians to achieve precise tempo control.
Enhance your practice sessions and elevate your performances with the Korg KDM-3 digital metronome!
Drummers have said the battery lasts a long time in this. It also is built pretty solid and has the novelty of a traditional metronome in mind for the design. A complaint I’ve heard is that it seems to be overpriced for the quality.
I haven’t used this metronome, but Korg has always put out some really great products! I believe Korg also makes some of the best metronome for drummers. I’ve been drumming for over 20 years and constantly have seen their metronome products out there, so they must be doing something right!
- Long battery life
- Built pretty solid with a traditional metronome design
- Complaint of it being overpriced for the quality
5. Boss db-90 metronome
The compact and lightweight BOSS DB-90 metronome boasts an impressive array of functions and features.
It offers a diverse selection of four exceptional metronome sounds, including the inclusion of a human voice, and provides numerous drum patterns to enhance your playing.
Enjoy the flexibility of customizing rhythms with the Note Mixing function to add delightful variety. Whether you prefer utilizing the built-in mic, MIDI input, or direct guitar input, the DB-90 caters to all your practice needs.
Additionally, it seamlessly integrates with Roland V-Pad, allowing you to leverage the Rhythm Coach function.
The DB-90 ensures user-friendly adjustments with its convenient sliders, buttons, and rotary knob, complemented by a generously-sized backlit LCD screen.
Enhance your practice sessions with the ability to craft diverse beats.
With the Note Mixing feature, you can effortlessly generate an array of beats by modulating the levels of five distinct note values. This makes it a very valuable drum machine to up your chops.
Take advantage of the convenient front-panel sliders, buttons, and a prominent rotary dial that offer immediate and tactile control over parameter adjustments.
Choose from a selection of four distinct click sounds, which even includes a human voice-counting sound to help you stay in sync with the bar.
Additionally, the DB-90 is equipped with authentic PCM drum patterns, allowing you to enhance your precision and develop a solid rhythmic sense.
Elevate your precision, speed, and stamina through the dynamic Rhythm Coach.
Unleash your rhythmic potential with the groundbreaking Rhythm Coach feature, which offers four distinct training modes meticulously designed to enhance your accuracy, speed, and endurance.
Utilize the DB-90’s built-in microphone to seamlessly engage the Rhythm Coach functions with acoustic drums, or connect a Roland V-Pad to the Trigger input for an alternate experience.
Immerse yourself in playing along with the prompts and keep track of your growth and development along the way.
Experience versatility by connecting a microphone, guitar, bass, or V-Drum pads to the DB-90!
Drummers have the option to link their Roland V-Pads or utilize the internal microphone for connectivity with the DB-90.
Guitarists and bassists can effortlessly plug directly into the DB-90, eliminating the need for additional equipment, and conveniently monitor their performance through connected headphones.
The DB-90’s extensive range of features benefits musicians of various instruments, making it a valuable tool for all.
Furthermore, for those seeking synchronization with an external sequencer to achieve a more intricate accompaniment, the DB-90 offers a MIDI input, particularly beneficial for stage performances and drummers in particular.
Drummers have said this can be used in multiple settings with ease. It’s also fun to use and really helps build your ‘timing chops’. A complaint I’ve heard is the metronome being a bit clunky.
I haven’t used this metronome, but Boss is everywhere. This metronome has been around for so long and drummers keep purchasing it. Reviews are mostly positive for this product.
- Can be used in multiple settings with ease
- Fun to use to really help build up your timing
- The metronome is a bit clunky
6. Boss db-30 metronome
The compact BOSS DB-30 electronic metronome transcends its small stature to elevate musicians’ music with its impressive array of features.
Far surpassing mere timekeeping capabilities, this pocket-sized metronome delivers a diverse range of rhythm patterns and time feels for practicing in harmony. Moreover, it boasts a few additional timekeeping surprises that add to its allure.
Select your desired patternDelve into the extensive selection of rhythm types and beat variations offered by the DB-30.
With its menu comprising nine distinctive rhythm types and 24 beat variations, including captivating combinations of odd time signatures and enticing clave patterns ideal for practicing Latin rhythms, you have the opportunity to infuse your practice sessions with excitement and flair.
Break free from the notion that practice must be mundane and inject an extra dose of spice and groove into your next session with the DB-30!
Enhancing its appeal, the BOSS DB-30 offers an effortlessly gliding LCD needle that provides visual tempo guidance, accompanied by two vibrant LED lights that offer visual support during practice.
Supplementing these features are several helpful functions such as Tap Tempo, which swiftly helps you find the desired pulse, internal reference tones covering a range of 12 semitones, auto power off to conserve battery life, and a convenient headphone jack that ensures you won’t miss a beat, even in noisy environments.
Drummers have said this is the most versatile metronome they’ve used in years. It’s also priced just right for all the sweet and simple functionalities. A complaint I’ve heard is the volume could be better.
Besides making the DB-90, tons of great guitar pedals, and other gear, this could be one of the best metronome for drummers out there.
- Extremely versatile metronome for long-time drummers
- Priced just right for all the sweet and simple functions
- Volume is lackluster
7. Korg MA-2 Metronome
Building upon Korg’s renowned line of top-tier accessories, the MA-2 emerges as an essential metronome tailored for orchestral instruments.
Evolving from its predecessor, the compact card-type electronic metronome, Korg MA-1, the MA-2 embodies further advancements.
As a comprehensive metronome unit, it proves indispensable for rhythm training, encompassing essential functions with finesse.
Beyond offering a broad tempo range and a generous selection of beats and rhythm patterns, it boasts user-friendly features, including an upgraded display, a distinctively loud and clear sound, and additional functionalities such as a timer mode.
Heightened volume and clear sound to facilitate effortless detection
Incorporates “timer mode” and “sound out mode” for effective daily practice sessions
Revamped body design and enhanced functionality that caters to all rhythm training needs
Remarkable battery life, providing up to 400 hours of continuous usage
Drummers have said this is an effective and super affordable metronome. It also has various time signatures and a kick stand. I’ve heard a complaint of the click hurting drummers’ ears.
As I said with an earlier Korg metronome, they make great products. They are titans of the synthesizer, but I haven’t used this metronome. Reviews are generally positive.
- Super affordable and effective metronome
- Various time signatures and a kick stand
- Click may be painful to ear after repeated use
8. DeltaLab DMT-1 Digital Metronome
The DeltaLab DMT-1 digital metronome offers an array of indispensable functions catered to the needs of practicing musicians.
Compact and portable, this pocket-size metronome enables you to establish different tempos ranging from 30 to 360 BPM, which can be audibly heard through its built-in speaker.
With the flexibility to set beats per measure from 0 to 9, it covers a wide spectrum of time signatures. You’ll find a diverse selection of beat values and rhythm styles, encompassing quarter notes, eighth notes, sixteenth notes, triplets, and syncopation, ensuring versatility in your practice sessions.
Additionally, the DMT-1 includes a fine-tunable tone generator that produces precise pitches across a full octave, making it useful for instrument tuning and vocal training.
Drummers have said this is really portable and is a great buy for the price. A complaint I’ve heard is issues with the metronome tick functionality.
I haven’t really seen this product, except inside of Musician’s Friend and their catalog. I haven’t used it, but I would get it based off of the price and overall mostly positive reviews.
- Extremely portable
- Great buy for the price
- Potential issues with the tick functionality
9. Pro Metronome
Pro Metronome is an invaluable tool that empowers you to conquer daily practice sessions and stage performances alike.
With over 4 million users syncing to its beat, the app has revolutionized the way musicians stay in rhythm.
At its core lies an exceptionally precise, studio-quality metronome that has been further refined in version 3.13.
The free version of Pro Metronome is packed with an impressive array of features. It offers 13 distinct metronome tones, including a voice option.
Powered by their cutting-edge RTP (Real-Time Playback) technology, the metronome achieves an accuracy of ±20μs.
Customization is at the heart of Pro Metronome. You can modify beat tones, accents, and even the dynamics of your rhythm with options like “f,” “mf,” “p,” and “mute.”
The Pro Version unlocks even more capabilities, including subdivisions and polyrhythm settings. You can create intricate patterns with triplets, dotted notes, and non-standard time signatures.
The app supports various modes for experiencing beats. While the free version offers sound-based feedback, upgrading to Pro introduces Visual, Flash, Vibrate, and Airplay Modes.
Visual and Vibrate Modes prove beneficial when playing loud instruments or when you need to truly feel the beat.
Flash Mode utilizes your device’s camera flash to easily synchronize the entire band. Furthermore, Airplay Mode enables you to project the metronome onto a screen or Apple TV.
Pro Metronome goes beyond timekeeping; it also aids in training. The app features the innovative Rhythm Trainer, which mutes a selected bar within the beat, allowing your brain to fill in the gap and enhance your innate sense of timing.
This highly requested feature sets Pro Metronome apart from other apps on the market. Additionally, Pro Metronome offers a host of secondary features, including background play mode, in-app volume control, and the ability to save song and tempo playlists to share with friends.
With its powerful, elegant, and intuitive design, this app is an essential tool for modern musicians.
Musicians have said this app has helped them save time with all the functionalities it comes with. It’s also really enjoyable to use. A complaint I’ve heard is sometimes the app doesn’t want to keep the click track going when you open another application.
This is a great app and a must have for any musical instrument, especially drums.
Metronome apps are another thing to look at. This is the best metronome app for me, but there are tons out there. This one is my go to and I’ve been using it for several years and upgraded to the pro version a long time ago.
Just like a lot of the others, I could consider this the best metronome for drummers because it lives inside your phone via an application. I don’t know about you, but it’s nice to save space.
- Saves you time with everything needed in one app on your phone
- Actually enjoyable to use
- Problems with application stopping when another app is opened
Best Metronome For Drummers Is ANY
Professional drummers and beginners alike will always need to practice with a click track behind the drum kit. So, a physical metronome or a digital one is all you need to have consistent tempo.
Whether it’s any one of them mentioned on this list, or another one, it doesn’t matter. All that matters is you find a metronome that makes sense for you and just keep practicing.
What’s Your Click?
Do you have a favorite metronome? If so, did I mention it at all in this post? There are so many different metronomes out there, but I’d love to hear your thoughts or questions. Let me know in the comments below!


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LAS VEGAS — “Tune in if you want to see a torn ACL live,” Luke Bryan quips when he hops off the stage after rehearsal.
Three caution cones are sitting at the edge of the stage at MGM Grand's Garden Arena to warn acts they have reached the edge of the stage. Bryan points out he’s “really proficient at falling off stages” and jokes that since the cones won’t be there during the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday night, the odds of him remembering where to stop walking during his performance might be “tricky.”
He’s much more certain — positive even — about his song choice.
Bryan’s live spot is the television debut for his new single “Knockin’ Boots.” The first song from his upcoming new album, Bryan said it’s a “big ole three minutes and 10 seconds of big ole summer fun and dancing.”
“I think we all know what knockin’ boots means and if you don’t, you’re about to,” Bryan said. “I think it’s just a fun vibe. I think it’s about a couple and it’s a deal. It keeps the world going around.”
Written by Hillary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson and Jon Nite, the song is the first single from Bryan’s forthcoming new album. He said there’s always stress involved in choosing which song to release first because the track is responsible for generating buzz for the whole project. But for him, “Knockin’ Boots” was an easy choice delivered via e-mail from Nite.
“I heard it and I thought ‘Oh my God, the chorus is ginormous,” he said, then explained he wasn’t always so crazy about the song’s hook. “I didn’t know about the way they delivered the title, but I kept listening and kept listening. I wanted to talk to them about maybe reworking the way I did the hook. But the more I listened, I never thought about it again.”
Bryan’s wife, Caroline, loved “Knockin’ Boots” immediately.
“She was like, ‘You’ve got to put that out for this summer,’” he recalled. “It’s one of those things where you just hear it and the producer hears and everybody in your world starts hearing it.”
Bryan, who is in the midst of his run as a judge on “American Idol,” doesn’t know when his new album will be out. He explained the release of “Knockin’ Boots” took some of the pressure off. While he’s been writing consistently for the last six weeks, for the first time in his career he took the previous six months off from songwriting. But now, he said, he’s ready to go.
“It’s such a single-driven situation now we can put some songs out and then put an album out when we feel like it,” he said. “You’re always learning and trying new things and you’re listening to all forms of music and getting inspired.”
Luke Bryan is nominated for Entertainer of the Year and Single of the Year at the 54th ACM Awards which will air live from MGM Grand's Garden Arena in Las Vegas 7 p.m. Sunday on CBS.
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For years, Apple users smugly claimed that there were was no malware for the Mac because of Jobs’ Mob’s superior technology, while saner types suggested that there were too few macs out there for Malware writers to bother with.
There was little point doing all that coding to break into a computer which only had a Coldplay collection and a Safari web browser. That appears to be changing with hackers keener to draft Mac users into botnets on the safe basis that they will never actually believe it has happened to them.
A security researcher has discovered a new vulnerability in Apple Mac computers could be used to remotely inject persistent rootkit malware into users’ computers, providing attackers with full-system level control,
The zero day appears to be due to a bug in Apple’s sleep-mode energy conservation implementation that can leave areas of memory in the extensible firmware interface (EFI) (which provides low-level hardware control and access) writeable from user accounts on the computer.
Putting some late-model Macs to sleep for around 20 seconds and then waking them up unlocks the EFI memory for writing.
Pedro Vilaça, said the vulnerability can be used to remotely plant rootkits or persistent malware that is invisible to the operating system in the writeable flash memory, by using Apple’s Safari browser.
“A remote exploit could simply deliver a payload that will either wait or test if a previous sleep existed and machine is vulnerable, or force a sleep and wait for a wakeup to resume its work,” Vilaça told iTnews.
“After the BIOS protections are unlocked it can simply overwrite the BIOS firmware with something that contains an EFI rootkit and that’s it.”
Some extra steps may be required to achieve superuser privilege escalation to load kernel modules, but that’s not particularly complicated to do, Vilaça said.
Vilaça believes Apple knew of the issue because his testing shows the flaw is not found in the firmware of Macs made after mid-2014. If he is right it means that Apple does not really care about those who do not upgrade their hardware every year.


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5 weekend things to do in Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT - With temperatures finally pulling themselves out from below zero its a good time to start thinking about getting out of the house, and fortunately there's plenty to do. Here’s our weekly roundup of noteworthy events:
1) Art of the Landscape, Friday, Jan. 22
An opening reception for “Art of the Landscape” will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday Jan. 22 at the Smith Scarabocchio Art Museum, 800 Main St.
The predominant media of the exhibit - which runs through March 4 - representing all four seasons is oil but also includes encaustic, pastel and colored pencil.
The 18 artists, many of whom make their homes in rural settings, hail from Stevens Point, Plover, Rhinelander, Madison, Waterloo, Door County, Rock Springs, Almond, Townsend, Mazomanie, Kenosha, Verona, Waunakee, and Mount Horeb.
The museum is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment, with some additional times including weekends. Admission to the museum and the opening is free of charge. For more information, please visit the Smith Scarabocchio Art Museum Facebook page, the ‘news’ section at cwso.org, or call 715-345-7726.
2) Winter's Garden Exhibition, Friday, Jan. 22
An opening reception for the 12th annual Winter’s Garden Exhibition will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 at the Riverfront Arts Center, 1200 Crosby Ave.
Held since 2005, Winter’s Garden is a juried exhibition representing the selected works of 56 local and regional artists, with 105 pieces of original artwork submitted.70 pieces were accepted into the exhibition.
Submissions for the event featured a variety of pieces from fiber art, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and photography inspired by garden, floral, botanical and winter themes..
Hand-selected live plants and herbs from Tropical Gardens in Mosinee will complement the exhibit. The plants and artwork are for sale as a fundraiser to support the Riverfront Arts Center.
The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, please call 715-343-6251, visit StevensPoint.com/RAC or find them on Facebook.
The exhibition, which runs through Feb. 21, and reception are open to the public and free of charge.
3) Small Potatoes concert, Saturday, Jan. 23
Small Potatoes will perform as part of the Tomorrow River Concerts Series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Lettie W. Jensen Community Center Theater, 487 North Main Street in Amherst.
A folk band who have been touring since 1993, Small Potatoes consists of Jacquie Manning on vocals, guitar, flutes and whistles, bodhran, dulcimer, ukulele, and Rich Prezioso on vocals, guitar, dobro, mandolin, and glockenspiel. Their music is described as being from “Celtic to cowboy,” and ranged from folk, country, blues, swing and Irish.
Tickets are $12 for general admission, $10 for seniors and students. They are They are available for purchase at the Stevens Point Area Co-op and Kindred Spirit Books in Stevens Point; the Bookcellar in Waupaca; and at the Jensen Center.
For more information, call 715-824-5202 or visit www.jensencenter.org.
4) Passport to Paradise, Friday, Jan. 22
The 14th annual Passport to Paradise will be held from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 at SentryWorld, 601 Michigan Ave.
With a theme of "Wild West," the evening will feature country buffet, line dancing, and live country music from the band Raised Reckless. Guests can compete in a Wild West costume showdown and raffle for a cash prize. The event supports youth programs of the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County and the Stevens Point Area YMCA.
Cost is $25 in advance, $35 at the door. For more information please call 715-342-2980 or visit www.spymca.org/passport-to-paradise.
5) Ponczka Bingo Party, Sunday, Jan. 24
Sacred Heart Church, 7375 Church St. in Custer, is hosting a Ponczka Bingo party at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24.
A bake sale will be held featuring the traditional deep-fried Polish pastry for $7 a dozen for plain, $7.50 for filled. Peanut squares will be $4. Bingo, a raffle, a cherry tree and food and refreshments will also be available.
Nathan Vine can be reached at 715-345-2252 or firstname.lastname@example.org. Find him on Twitter as@NathanAVine.


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Data Feed: Star Trek's LeVar Burton & Alfre Woodard At The Festival Of Arts In Laguna Beach, California
If you're in Orange County, CA. this weekend and more specifically Laguna Beach, stop by the ever popular Festival of Arts and say hi to LeVar Burton & Alfre Woodard. Both Trek stars will be appearing at the event along with Singer/songwriter Richard Marx (who is set to perform), Camryn Manheim (Ghost Whisperer), Greg Grunberg (Heroes, and the airplane pilot from Lost who got totally eaten by the black smoke monster), , Richard Karn (Home Improvement and Family Feud host), & Marion Ross (Mrs Cunningham, Happy Days)
It will cost you $7 to get in and it's first-come first-serve, so get there early. Heck you could even win an Acura ZDX valued at over $50,000.
2011 Festival of Arts Celebrity Event
Festival of Arts grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, California
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DEAL/CLEARANCE! A 60"x70" Big Cat TIGER Blanket, w/DIVINE Fabric upgrades.
WOW! WHAT A DEAL. Because I have limited space in my studio, every year I have to make some hard cuts to bring in something new. So, let's clear this out to make room for next years new collections. My loss is your win with this amazing clearance pricing.
The technology with reproducing realistic fake animal furs just keeps getting better and softer. Animal prints continue to be a favorite of my clients. See close up pictures and checkout the detail for yourself. This Tiger print is so, so soft and it won't disappoint.
You'll be getting a 60" x 70" TIGER Blanket, it was a part of my "Big Cats" collection. This blanket includes the DIVINE Fabric upgrades, the same fabric on the front and back. You will see Orange, Gold, Butter Yellow, and Black in this design.


Starting next month, a subsidiary of Italy’s Eni SpA could begin drilling up to four exploratory wells from an artificial island in the Beaufort Sea, after the Interior Department’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) approved the company’s application to drill.
Articles from Northstar
The Interior Department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) gave conditional approval for a subsidiary of Italy’s Eni SpA to drill four exploratory wells on an artificial island in the Beaufort Sea, on leases the company acquired back in 2005.
A subsidiary of Hilcorp Energy Co. has filed plans with the Interior Department for its proposal to build a manmade island six miles offshore atop North Slope oil targets in Alaska’s Beaufort Sea, and a subsea pipeline connecting the island to the mainland.
Nearly 100 small earthquakes that hit northeast Ohio throughout 2011 and into early 2012 were triggered by a now-shuttered wastewater disposal well in Youngstown, according to a Columbia University researcher.


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If you go shopping for shotgun ammunition at your local gun shop, you will soon figure out that most shotgun ammunition comes in 25 round boxes unless it is buckshot or slugs. With that in mind, I came up with a standard 25 round practice session that I can use for the shotgun to help maintain skill. You think 25 rounds really isn’t all that much, but for a shotgun, you can get a lot of value out of 25 rounds. (Note: Apparently Rob Haught, the Yoda of shotguns, has a similar practice routine that he gives out at his classes)
- First drill is 1 round from the ready position of your choice with the safety on. After the round has been fired, be sure to properly follow through on the target and load what has been fired to return the gun to full capacity. Shoot the gun, pump the gun, load the gun. Repeat the drill for a total of 6 repetitions.
- The second drill is a progression drill that starts at 1 round, goes up to 3 rounds fired, then back to 1 as detailed below. Don’t forget to have proper follow through and top the gun off between strings of fire.
- Repetition #1, fire 1 round.
- Repetition #2, fire 2 rounds.
- Repetition #3, fire 3 rounds.
- Repetition #4, fire 2 rounds.
- Repetition #5, Fire 1 round.
- The third drill is an emergency loading drill. Set the shotgun up with one round in the chamber. From the ready position of your choice, fire 1 round, if running a pump gun be sure to fully cycle the gun again and press the trigger on an empty chamber to get the proper stimulus to initiate the reload, then emergency load (port load) 1 round into the gun, fire, and port load again. On the second iteration of the port load, it is not necessary to press the trigger on an empty chamber because we know that we only loaded one round at that point. We finish with another port load to set up for the next repetition, and for proper follow through at the end of the drill. Repeat for a total of 5 repetitions.
I tried to really give this some thought with regard to what is required to actually work in live fire with a shotgun, since a lot of it can be worked dry fire. Also, to set the context, this is meant to be a basic “I have a shotgun for home defense” type thing. Obviously there are skills above and beyond what is covered in this short range session, but those skills are less likely to be used in this context.
So what we have here is a narrow focus on the key aspects of shooting a shotgun for home defense.
- The ability to quickly mount the gun properly, acquire an acceptable sight picture, and fire an accurate shot.
- The ability to manage recoil and fire multiple, quick shots as required.
- Building good habits with proper follow through and maintaining a fully loaded shotgun as much as possible.
- The ability to recognize an empty gun and quickly get the gun back to a fighting condition with an emergency reload.
If someone had the ability to set up multiple targets, or wanted to add movement to these drills, that could easily be done while still shooting the same basic drill. The assumption in this case is that range limitations prevent those sorts of things. For the minimal investment of about $7 in 12 gauge ammunition and maybe 15 minutes of time, that is a lot to check off the list with regard to the shotgun.
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The "Alien" franchise is a series of science fiction horror films primarily focused on the interaction between humans and a hostile extraterrestrial species, commonly referred to as the Xenomorphs. The central theme revolves around survival in the face of unknown and often lethal alien creatures. The franchise is known for its tense, atmospheric storytelling and groundbreaking visual effects. A key aspect is the strong portrayal of its lead characters, especially the iconic Ellen Ripley, one of the first female protagonists in action-science fiction cinema.
The films explore themes such as corporate greed, the fear of the unknown, and the clash between human civilization and extraterrestrial life. The "Alien" franchise has significantly impacted both the science fiction and horror genres, influencing the depiction of strong female characters and setting a high standard for creature design and suspenseful narratives in film.
The "Alien" franchise began with the release of "Alien" in 1979, directed by Ridley Scott. This film introduced the terrifying Xenomorph, an aggressive extraterrestrial creature, and the character Ellen Ripley, a strong female protagonist, setting new standards in science fiction and horror. The success of "Alien" led to several sequels, each offering different perspectives and expansions of the universe. "Aliens" (1986), directed by James Cameron, added action-packed elements to the horror foundation.
Subsequent films, including "Alien 3" and "Alien Resurrection," further explored the dark, hostile universe and Ripley's battles against the Xenomorphs. The franchise also expanded into prequels like "Prometheus" and "Alien: Covenant," delving into the origins of the creatures and the universe. Additionally, it inspired a range of books, comics, and video games, deepening the lore and reach of the Alien universe.
Today, the "Alien" franchise remains a staple in science fiction and horror, renowned for its intense atmosphere and iconic creature design. Its influence is evident in the continued popularity of horror and sci-fi films featuring extraterrestrial threats. The character Ellen Ripley, as a strong, resourceful female protagonist, has become a symbol of empowerment in cinema. The franchise's exploration of themes like corporate exploitation and human vs. alien conflict continues to resonate.
Going forward, the "Alien" franchise is likely to inspire more films, TV series, and possibly interactive experiences like video games or immersive attractions, keeping the thrilling and suspenseful world of Xenomorphs relevant and engaging for new audiences and loyal fans alike.
The first Alien movie came out in 1979, was directed by Ridley Scot,t and was written by Dan O’ Bannon. The Alien movie was based on a story by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett that depicts the journey of space tug, Nostromo, as it comes across an alien encounter.
The Predators hunt Aliens as prey and use them to create artificial gaming reserves. Predators keep Queens and Facehuggers in captivity and typically operate alone. They’re called Predators because their culture is dedicated to hunting dangerous prey. Predators are highly intelligent and have mastered interstellar travel.
The year Alien is set in is 2122 and is the film that is set further along than any other of the series. In the film, the crew of the Nostromo is on a mission making a journey to Earth when they receive a transmission that an executive officer was attacked by an alien.


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WASHINGTON, DC—Executives at the car-insurance company GEICO learned Monday that they could slice 15 percent or more from their operating budget by discontinuing their extensive TV advertising campaign. "We couldn't believe it when we found out how much we could save by axing that ad campaign," said Tony Nicely, GEICO's chairman, president, and CEO. "Dropping that CGI gecko saved us a quarter of a million dollars—and it only took one phone call to our marketing department." Nicely added that sometimes a company has to save money to save money.
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The Legislature should reject a bill that would meddle in local
financial decisions to avert a nonexistent crisis. Local
governments need flexibility to address fiscal emergencies, not
state interference that aims to protect a special interest at
The Assembly Local Government Committee this month approved AB
506, by Assemblyman Bob Wieckowski, D-Fremont. The bill would
require cities, counties, special districts and other public
agencies to undergo a cumbersome state mediation process before
filing for bankruptcy. The legislation would only allow bankruptcy
if the mediator approved that decision. Similar bills failed to
clear the Legislature in each of the past two years.
But this bill is not about protecting the taxpayers from the
financial consequences of ill-advised public agency bankruptcies —
the ostensible rationale for AB 506. The legislation stems from
Vallejo’s 2008 bankruptcy filing, a move driven in part by
unaffordable employee costs. In that case, a judge last year ruled
that the city could dissolve its labor contracts with employees to
ease the city’s financial burden. Public employee unions worry that
other public agencies may see bankruptcy as a convenient way to
jettison labor agreements.
But throwing obstacles in the way of local agency bankruptcies
serves no public interest. Cities, counties and special districts
in dire fiscal shape need leeway to cut costs and address expenses,
not rules that delay action in a financial emergency. And personnel
costs are the largest share of local agency budgets — and need to
be part of any financial improvement plan.
The bill’s supporters, including the California Labor
Federation, argue that local agencies might otherwise make
frivolous, irresponsible or politically motivated bankruptcy
decisions that would not serve taxpayers well. But the fact is,
municipal bankruptcies are rare. Since 1949 when California
authorized municipal bankruptcies, only Orange County and two
cities have taken that route. Since 1999, only 19 of the state’s
more than 4,700 special districts have filed bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy is a difficult last resort, not a desirable fiscal
tool for local officials. No elected official wants to cede control
over financial decisions to a bankruptcy judge if a better
alternative exists. And few elected officials will favor a process
that can bring unpredictable and politically damaging outcomes.
After all, despite a facing a rough economic climate since late
2007, the vast majority of California’s municipal agencies have
worked to balance their budgets in more traditional ways. Many are
negotiating with unions to scale back unsustainable labor
contracts, not rushing to bankruptcy court.
AB 506 would address a phony threat with bad policy — an
approach that serves no legitimate public purpose. Legislators
should simply reject this misguided nonsense, or risk voters
wondering just whose interests their elected representatives really

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The 2023 ‘Ngmayem Festival’ of the chiefs and people of Manya Krobo in the Eastern Region has been launched with a call on the people to prioritise peace and unity as catalysts for social and economic progress.
Ngmayem, literary meaning “Eating the new millet,” is observed on the final two Sundays of October in towns such as Odumase and Somanya, entailing a diverse array of activities to mark the bountiful harvest of millet, called ‘ngma.’
This year’s celebration is scheduled for October 21 to 29, on the theme: “Development in Unity: Reviving Patriotism Through Unification,” and presents a great cultural significance as it offers togetherness and national pride.
It is celebrated by the people of Manya Krobo in communities of Asesewa and its surrounding areas in the Upper Manya Krobo District, as well as Odumase in the Lower Manya Municipality.
Nene Sakite II, the Paramount Chief of Manya Krobo, in a speech read on his behalf during the launch on Thursday at Akuse in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, said the forthcoming festival would be an extraordinary occasion.
Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving world driven by technological advancements and societal modernization, he highlighted the importance of preserving the core values of the people, which had shaped their identity.
He said the Ngmayem Festival served as a poignant reminder to the people of their cultural origins, thereby exemplifying their powerful sense of community and steadfast commitment to safeguarding their unique identity amidst societal transformations.
“It also provides a valuable guidance for future generations,” he said, and urged the residents to unite in a collective effort to accelerate the progress and prosperity of their communities, and enhance their quality of life and well-being.
The launch, graced by chiefs, queen mothers, prominent political figures, religious leaders, and residents, adorned in colourful customary clothes, saw splendid cultural performances, depicting the rich culture of the people.
Mr Mark Okraku Mantey, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, who launched the festival at the Volta River Authority Club House at Akuse, said Ghana’s tourism sector, ranked third in West Africa, had undergone significant transformation.
That could be credited to the implementation of initiatives like the “Year of Return” and “Beyond the Return,” which had not only yielded positive outcomes but fostered the celebration of traditional festivals to amplify the country’s tourism potentials, he said.
He emphasised the significance of peace in Ghana’s development and urged the people to actively build an environment of peace during festivals.
Mr Bismarck Tetteh Nyarko, the Member of Parliament for Upper Manya Krobo, urged Krobos to wholeheartedly embrace peace and unity as catalysts for the advancement of their communities.
“We must come together and plan together towards developing the Kroboland,” he said, adding: “In my district, Upper Manya Kobo, we are hungry for development, and how do we seek it if we keep on fighting ourselves?”
“We must be united and put our heads together towards developing Manya Krobo because the government can’t do it all for us.”

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Super Skele Massacre
A downloadable game for Windows
Welcome to Super Skele Massacre! This game is a small infinite survival game made by Design by Chris, a small dev team based in Bethel Alaska. This game has a somewhat tragic development cycle. Just as the game hit beta I took a small trip to San Francisco. Like an idiot, I didn't backup the source code or even the most recent build of the game, so when some pleasant children smash & grabbed my laptop, all game data was lost. All I had was a week old build. I posted this as the "Three months of work that'll never be finished release" and have since moved on to a new project. So here it is. In all its never to be finished glory. Super Skele Massacre!
Super Skele Massacre drops you into the boots of Billy, a powerful Dwarven Adventurer escorting the King of the Northern Dwarven kingdom to a diplomatic meeting. On the way, you're beset by a band of Skele's(Pronounced Skells) led by the mysterious King above the Ghosts! You must save the Dwarven King from the truly inefficient assassination attempt.
As always, good luck, have fun.
Unzip the folder, launch the executeable file, kill the baddies.