Republicans came to President Obama’s rescue Tuesday, providing him the votes needed for quick passage of a $59 billion emergency war-spending bill to fund his 30,000 Afghanistan troop surge.
The bill cleared the House by a vote of 308-114, or well more than the two-thirds needed under expedited rules. It now heads to Mr. Obama for his signature after House Democratic leaders acceded to the administration’s demand for action and gave up their hopes of tacking on billions of dollars in new stimulus spending.
Handing Mr. Obama another victory just before approving the war spending, the House overwhelmingly rejected a measure introduced by Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich, Ohio Democrat, to remove any U.S. armed forces operating in Pakistan.
“Denying terrorists a safe haven in Iraq and Afghanistan is critical to the safety and security of our country. As our troops continue their fight, it is imperative that Congress continue to provide the resources they need and support their mission,” said House Minority Leader John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican.
Lawmakers were not swayed by the recent publication of a trove of leaked documents depicting a tough slog in the war in Afghanistan.
But it took the strength of Republican votes to deliver the money — one of just a few times Mr. Obama has had to rely on his political opponents. Voting for the bill were 160 Republicans and 148 Democrats, while 102 Democrats and 12 Republicans opposed it.
Mr. Obama first requested the money in February, but for months the House, Senate and administration have been sparring over the size and shape of the package. On Tuesday, though, Democrats said they needed to “get this behind us” and move on to the rest of their agenda, including the regular spending bills to keep the government running in the next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.
Republicans said the bill could have been passed two months ago but for Democrats’ desire to add more domestic stimulus spending to the measure.
“Our first job as members of Congress is to support our troops and the men and women who are in harm’s way protecting our country,” said Rep. Jerry Lewis of California, the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee.
Ahead of the vote, Mr. Obama made his own plea, telling the House to follow the lead of the Senate, which passed the bill unanimously last week.
Still, the bill deeply split House Democrats. The chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Rep. David R. Obey, Wisconsin Democrat, voted against it, saying he doesn’t have confidence that the war is still the right solution. He pointed to a recent statement by the CIA director that fewer than 100 members of al Qaeda are still in Afghanistan as evidence that the war effort there is wasted.
“I cannot look my constituents in the eye and say this operation will hurt our enemies more than it hurts us,” he said.
But one of his chief deputies, Rep. Norm Dicks, Washington Democrat and chairman of the defense spending subcommittee, said the administration needed the money, and urged his colleagues to support it.
The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Ike Skelton of Missouri, also backed the spending, saying without it, the Defense Department could have to furlough employees and cut programs just to keep paying the troops.
The bill became a lightning rod for various fights, including war policy and stimulus spending. Emergency spending bills are considered must-pass legislation and are considered to be good vehicles to tack on other priorities.
Mr. Obey’s initial version of the bill included tens of billions of dollars in stimulus spending, including money for states and localities to keep or hire teachers.
He proposed redirecting some of last year’s $862 billion stimulus package to pay for the new spending, but that prompted a veto threat from the White House, which said the original Recovery Act should not be altered.
Mr. Obey’s version also included hundreds of millions of dollars to fund Mr. Obama’s pledge to send National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, and to pay for more technology to catch illegal immigrants. Congressional aides said that money might be passed as a stand-alone bill.
Democrats accused Republicans of blocking the extra funding.
“They need to understand that they are obstructing our economic recovery, as well,” said House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, Maryland Democrat. “However, because it is so important to fund our troops before leaving for the August district work period, I am pleased that a majority of my colleagues chose to vote yes.”


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Writer: Brian Michael Bendis / Artist: Ivan Reis / DC Comics
Firstly, my heart skipped a beat when I read Superman #14 ’s tag line. “The Final Fate of the Monster who Killed Krypton”. Finally! I am so tired of Rogol Zaar and his retconning murder frenzy for Superman’s family. My elation paused when I read the actual arc title. “The Unity Saga: The House of El Conclusion: part one.” So we might not be done? I don’t know anything anymore. My sassiness subsided, though, as the comic quickly captured my attention.
Rage, Rage, Frackin’ RAGE!
Last issue ended with Jor El flying his spaceship along with Superman to the remains of a destroyed Krypton with Rogol Zaar not far behind. Superman is confused as to why his father chose to come here until an explosion rattles the area. Seeing the remnants of his home planet throws Zod into a frenzy and he starts wrecking Zaar’s shit. Jor El’s plan to have Zod and Rogol kill each other is solid, as the radiation from the Kryptonian graveyard will finish them. Ok Superman, all we gotta to do is wait here and . . . he flies out to help Zod. The next few pages might as well be a collective agreement that everyone involved is done with Rogol’s nonsense. Supe and Zod are joined by Supergirl armed with her big ass axe, Superboy, and Krypto for the final battle.
Things Get Diplomatic and Weird
Cut to Thanagar the next day. The galaxy is in turmoil after half of the planets are getting attacked or facing some kind of threat. Inspired by Jonathan, Superman proposes a galactic version of the United Nations. What happens next, I call the anti-X-Men. Instead of a time traveler coming back in time to try to prevent some horrible catastrophe, someone comes to Superman’s present to tell them how awesome this decision was. The book ends with a lead into a new title that Bendis will head starting next month.
My favorite part of this comic was definitely Superman and Zod fighting Rogol. Ivan Reis murdered those pages. I felt that double uppercut and the glare that they give Rogol is deliciously visceral. I had a flashback to the team-up fights with Naruto and Sasuke. It is refreshing to have a Bendis book driven primarily by the art. That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy Jor El continuously trying to be the voice of pragmatism just to be utterly ignored by Superman.
9 “Legions” out of 10
Reading Superman? Find BNP’s other reviews of the series here.

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Today’s high school seniors were only second-graders a decade ago when two planes crashed into the World Trade Center, another hit the Pentagon, and a fourth crashed in a field in rural Pennsylvania.
While most adults have watched the footage again and again, there’s no guarantee children have seen any video from the most tragic event on American soil in over 50 years. Most fourth-graders weren’t even born at the time.
“I’ve found most of students don’t know a lot about it,” said Rex Crabtree, a seventh- and eighth-grade social studies teacher at Centertown School. “The ones who do think of it as only happening in New York City. They don’t know anything about the other two planes.”
For the most part, Tennessee schools don’t emphasize teaching the events of Sept. 11, what led up to them, and the U.S. reaction. School districts, including Warren County, leave it up to each teacher to address the subject as they see fit, which can mean some students don’t hear about it at all.
“Most teachers cover it as they go through their curriculum at appropriate times like now,” said assistant director of schools Bobby Cox.
Sept. 11 will be addressed this year at West Elementary as kindergarten students have their pictures taken in front of the flag and have a discussion about heroes.
“We’ll be talking about firefighters and policemen and people in our community who take care of others,” said West principal Marsha Newman.
Sept. 11 is given scant mention in social studies textbooks. Crabtree says it’s briefly addressed in the back of the eighth-grade social studies book. It receives five paragraphs in the fifth-grade social studies book.
High school government teacher Darrell Austin says he plans to discuss Sept. 11 for about 10 or 15 minutes Monday.
“This was an attack on the U.S. and one of the very few times we’ve ever been attacked,” said Austin. “Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives and we have to remember that, but we also can’t live in fear. We can’t let Muslims or anyone else dictate our lifestyle.”
Austin said he plans to discuss when the attack was planned, why al-Qaida attacked us, and why we attacked Afghanistan. He says it’s a common misconception Iraq was associated with the Sept. 11 attack, which it wasn’t.
Overall, Austin said there is not enough class time to discuss Sept. 11 in detail.
“I don’t want to act like I make a big deal about it because I don’t,” said Austin. “There is so much pressure on us to teach our core subject, there isn’t much time as far as minor curriculum goes.”
Two years ago, New York City schools piloted what is believed to be the first comprehensive educational plan focusing on the attacks. Since then, schools in California, Alabama, Indiana, Illinois and Kansas have asked about implementing that plan or parts of it.
The Sept. 11 Education Trust has come out with lesson plans for teachers, but those programs have not become widely adopted.
“It’s a long process to get the program out there in the hands of teachers and making teachers feel equipped to handle it with students,” said Anthony Gardner, who founded the Sept. 11 Education Trust.


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The Carroll Villa Hotel and Mad Batter Restaurant is located in the heart of Historic Cape May and it was built in 1892. The Carroll Villa is one of the last remaining hotels in Cape May that is on the national historic register. We are a third generation family run business. We opened our doors in 1976 and have been proudly serving and entertaining our guests ever since.
We currently have 19 beautifully decorated rooms all with private bathrooms. All of our rooms include a breakfast or lunch voucher to be used at our award winning restaurant the Mad Batter. We also offer our guests daily happy hour ( voted best happy hour 4 years in a row) and 30% off of dinner if you decide to join with us. During the summer months we provide our guests with beach towels, beach umbrellas and chairs. For every night that we are open we have live music! Dont forget open mic every Sunday night that features local talent as well as musicians that travel near and far to be a part of the experience.
The Carroll Villa is situated half a block from the Atlantic Ocean and half a block from the pedestrian walking mall. Whether you're looking to come and relax on the beach, check out the Victorian homes and historical sights or indulge in one of the local wineries or breweries, we've got something for you.
Inn Amenities: Shuttle Service, Restaurant On Site, Pub/Tavern Site, National Historic Registry, Wine/Spirits Available,
Food & Wine
Meals Offered: Breakfast
Restaurant on Premises: Open to the public
Special Diets Accomodated: Yes
Breakfast Service: Continental
Breakfast Seating: Individual Tables , Flexible Times
Alcohol Permits: Beer , Wine , Spirits
Dining Amenities: Complimentary Beverages
Rooms & Suites
Merging boutique hotel accommodations with Victorian charm, each room is uniquely decorated and furnished with an eclectic blend of Eastlake, Craftsman and mid-century modern pieces. Use of color and design make this historic hotel pop with new vibrancy, breathing 21st century life into classic Victorian architecture and furnishings.
# of Rooms: 19
Beds: Twin, Double, Queen, King
Room Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clocks, Antique Furnishing, Hair Dryer, Ironing Boards, Refrigerator, Rollaway Available, Telephones
Internet Service: Wireless, Complimentary
Corporate Rates: No
Inn Amenities: Shuttle Service, Restaurant On Site, Pub/Tavern Site, National Historic Registry, Wine/Spirits Available
Minimum Stay Required: Weekends, Holidays, Peak Season
Pet Friendly: No
Smoking Policy: Only in designated areas
Family Friendly: Yes
Weddings & Events
We offer an intimate setting for weddings and rehearsal dinners.
Wedding/Events Capacity: 50-99
Events Supported: Private Parties, Ceremony, Rehersal Dinner, Bridal Luncheon
Wedding Services & Amenities: Wedding Planner
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Delta Air Lines Inc expects a closely watched revenue measure to rise for the first time in two years, although higher labor costs will weigh on its profits in 2017, the company said on Thursday.
Delta, in a news release, predicted a flat to 2 percent increase in the first quarter of 2017 in its passenger unit revenue, which measures sales relative to flight capacity, which would break a streak that has affected most of the U.S. industry.
While improved unit revenue is a positive sign for investors, the news was tempered by the airline's forecast of a decline in its operating margin to 11 percent to 13 percent in the first quarter of 2017, compared with 18.5 percent in the same period of 2016.
"Delta provided a Q1 guide predicated on positive (unit revenue), a feat that would have been viewed as remarkable by last July���s standards, but current buy-side expectations were expecting as much," JPMorgan analyst Jamie Baker said in a note.
Shares were down sector-wide in afternoon trading. Cheaper fares and increased competition have battered the U.S. industry for months.
Shares of Delta, the No. 2 carrier by passenger traffic, closed down 1 percent at $50.89.
The Atlanta-based company reported a 37 percent slip in fourth-quarter net income to $622 million and a 2.7 percent decline in fourth-quarter passenger unit revenue as the carrier added more seats available for purchase on its routes.
Contributing to that was a 30 percent pay raise for pilots by 2019 that Delta agreed to last year, the airline said.
Excluding special items, fourth-quarter earnings of 82 cents a share met analysts' average estimates, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. They were down from $1.18 a share in the year-earlier period.
"We will remain conservative and keep our capacity growth in check until we see a further firming of these revenue trends in the near-term and longer-term, a return to our 17-19 percent operating margin target," Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian said in the statement.
Fourth-quarter operating revenue fell to $9.46 billion from $9.50 billion, slightly above analysts' average estimate of $9.40 billion.
Delta's results and reports from other major U.S. airlines suggest an improving unit revenue environment, according to CFRA Research analyst Jim Corridore.
"Capacity discipline is helping, coupled with improving demand. We note domestic remains stronger than international, and see international capacity cuts likely," Corridore wrote in a research note. "We think valuations across the group are likely to expand in '17, on better unit revenue performance."
(Reporting by Alana Wise in New York; Additional reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru and Jeffrey Dastin in New York; Editing by Bernadette Baum and Peter Cooney)

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This week, our Painted Turtles looked at the artwork of Andy Goldsworthy, who uses materials from nature to create stunning works. He doesn't use glue, tape, or paint, but uses colours and items found in nature.
We watched clips from the movie "Rivers and Tides: Working With Time" that shows Andy at work. Several times, his creations are destroyed by the wind or water or an off-balance stone. Andy keeps trying, explaining that each time this happens, he gets to know the material he's using that much better. At one point, Andy watches his art being taken over by the rising tides. His art is ephemeral, changing, part of nature.
We went outside, looking for shades and shapes. And a good place to create. We found all of these, and set to work:
And here are our creations:
Hammers, Huge Swings, and the Freedom to Play

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Sentinel Walks Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
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January 22, 2020 - A U.S. Army tomb sentinel walks the mat at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier early in the cold morning at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser, Arlington National Cemetery


Five companies were honored in San Pedro this week by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for their efforts to fight against harmful emissions at the 6th Annual Clean Air Action Plan Air Quality Awards.
A public meeting will be held Wednesday night to allow Long Beach residents to provide comment on an updated proposal to widen the 405 in Orange County that details traffic impacts in Long Beach and calls for the city to share in a portion of mitigation costs.
Though Florida takes an overwhelming share of the amount of cruise embarkations in the U.S.–a staggering 60%–California’s chunk of the share has largely been driven by Long Beach, the only California port to make the top 10.
The westbound Pier T offramp from Ocean Blvd. is now permanently closed and will be fully demolished during a closure of Ocean Blvd. this weekend. Removal of the overpass is necessary as construction begins on Terminal Island for the new $1.1M Gerald Desmond Bridge project.


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Snapdocs digitizes real estate closings
Snapdocs is a rapidly growing company backed by investors like Sequoia, Y Combinator, F-Prime and Tiger Global. We're an innovative team taking on the extensive mortgage market, bringing scalable and sophisticated software to a pillar of the US economy that still relies on fax machines and manila envelopes.
Snapdocs is expanding its finance team and we are looking to hire a Head of Strategic Finance to help lead the financial planning function including all aspects of corporate planning, capital efficiency analytics and general insight leadership. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Strategic Finance is accountable for ensuring the right insight is available to the right people at the right time. This insight spans financial and operational reporting. By turning data and information into insight, the FP&A team empowers the company with the ability to make great decisions at a fast pace. Success will require deep partnership with a diverse constituency across the company.
The role will be shaped as an apprenticeship. Our CFO has a track record of supporting continuous career growth for high performers. His philosophy is:
The role is designed to be a career-accelerating experience for candidates willing to put in the work.
The ideal candidate is an ambitious team player who understands that Strategic Finance sits in the middle of all of the context and information in a business. As this is a highly cross-functional role, candidates are required to be highly analytical and very effective communicators. Candidates will have a proven track record of superior financial modeling and using analysis to influence decision-making, including prior experience in a corporate finance and/or strategy-related role. The candidate should be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, inquisitive, enjoy problem solving and focused on driving towards results. Above all, we love candidates with HUSTLE!
Colorado applicants: This role pays $206,000 - $239,400 annually plus equity in the company (pay for other locations may vary)
Snapdocs strongly values diversity and drive. We want to work with people of different backgrounds and different paths in life, and we trust our team to make smart decisions. This means we value independent work as well as collaboration. We provide outstanding benefits (listed below) and while we have hubs in both San Francisco and Denver, we're an extremely remote-friendly company with over a third of our staff outside of those two hubs!
Our benefits include (but are not limited to):
Snapdocs is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Snapdocs powers homeownership. Using technology, we’re building the connective tissue for an entire pillar of the U.S. economy: residential real estate.
Today, we’re working to perfect mortgage closings, but that’s only the beginning. If we succeed, more than five million families per year will gain clarity and transparency as they make the biggest financial decision of their lives: buying a home. Before Snapdocs, no one felt responsible or empowered to solve the problems we face every day we come to the office.
It's complex and difficult work, and the result is not an app we brag about at tech industry parties. Instead, we're making a difference and carefully building a team that shares our priorities—pragmatism, respect and empathy for our clients, and building honest products that improve all our users’ lives.


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The term real estate is one that we probably all relate to property, especially buildings and also houses, possibly land as well, yet in everyday use it is much more usual across the pond in the United States rather than here in the UK. Nevertheless, in the lawful round the term is in conventional use in the area of regulation referred to as property law the law relating to all matters relating to the property market. The worth of the property market itself is substantial. Across industrialized nations in 2002, The Economic expert estimated the market to be worth $68billion 77% which is the residential property market therefore also valuing it at 17% more than the overall monetary possessions of these countries. What is even more, for the people or business associated with the marketplace, residential property usually totals up to their greatest single asset and also when it comes to residential property, even more pertinently as well as emotively, their residence. The legislations bordering real estate are as a result commonly complex and also the risks handled are high.
As stated above real estate in a wide sense equates to exactly what we label as residential property in daily parlance. Extra particularly nevertheless, it describes what are known as immovable things possessed by an event instead of movable items that event can take with them. In reality this definition covers things such as land, the buildings thereon as well as various other static objects which are connected to the land or buildings, consisting of plants and other natural deposits located on that particular land. On the other hand the items which are not static come under the banner of belongings. Along with the physical aspects of home the term likewise covers the rights that come with the possession of that land such as the right to accessibility it or the air space above it, to mine it, to fish it etc. Try this umbrellalaw.ca/quick-explanation-real-estate-law/for a reference.
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We feel, yet not, that record totally supports this new Section Court’s findings one shoe locations about borders away from towns and cities participate efficiently with areas when you look at the central downtown portion, and that because there is definitely particular commercial gender anywhere between faster groups contained in this an individual ‘standard urban urban area,’ by far the most extreme and important competition during the shopping conversion process will be restricted so you can areas from inside the variety of groups in such a keen town in addition to their immediate environments.
This new District Court learned that the results from the facet of the brand new merger need to be assessed in almost any urban area which have a people surpassing 10,000 and its own instantaneous contiguous nearby territory in which one another Brownish and Kinney ended up selling boots at shopping owing to areas they possibly had or managed
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Baidu Inc. is a Chinese multinational technology company specializing in internet related products and services and artificial intelligence.
According to the complaint, the defendants Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley collectively sold billions of dollars of Baidu shares while in possession of material non-public information which they obtained pursuant to their agreements with , and serving as prime brokers for, Archegos Capital Management (âArchegosâ). The defendants knew or unwisely ignored that they owed a fiduciary duty, or an obligation arising from a similar relationship of trust, to Archegos to keep the information confidential.
In March 2021, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley confidentially learned that Archegos had failed, or was likely to fail, to respond to a margin call, forcing Archegos to liquidate its position in Baidu. By trading on this non-public information, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley avoided billions of dollars in losses on their investments in Baidu by selling the company’s securities in late March 2021 before the market learned of Archegos’ difficulties. When this information reached the market, the price of Baidu’s securities fell sharply, hurting the company’s investors.
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Tuberculosis of pubic symphysis presenting with hypogastric mass.
DJ Balsarkar, MA Joshi
Department of General Surgery, LTMMC and LTMG Hospital, Sion, Mumbai - 400 022, India., India
D J Balsarkar
Department of General Surgery, LTMMC and LTMG Hospital, Sion, Mumbai - 400 022, India.
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Keywords: Adult, Case Report, Diagnosis, Differential, Human, Male, Pubic Symphysis, microbiology,radiography,Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular, diagnosis,radiography,
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Balsarkar D J, Joshi M A. Tuberculosis of pubic symphysis presenting with hypogastric mass. J Postgrad Med 2001;47:54
A 28-year-old male patient presented with a swelling in the hypogastrium since one and a half months associated with a history of chronic cough, anorexia and weight loss. There was no history of tuberculosis in self or contact with patient with tuberculosis. On examination there was a 5 x 5 cms soft, intrapariet al swelling in the hypogastrium. A clinical diagnosis of haemangioma of the pariet al wall of the hypogastrium was made.
X-ray of the pubic bones showed bony erosion of the public symphysis [Figure - 1]. Ultrasonography showed a 5 x 4 cms intrapariet al swelling in the hypograstric region. Computerised tomographic (CT) scan of the abdomen showed a 5 x 5 cms intrapariet al swelling in the hypograstrium with erosion of the public symphysis [Figure - 2]. CT guided needle aspiration of pus showed presence of acid fast bacilli. Fluid adenosine deaminase level was 284 U/L (normal of 0.1-22 U/L). Patient was started on antituberculous drugs and he showed good response. The hypogastric mass disappeared three months after treatment.
Pubic bone is an exceptional site of tuberculous infection., Early diagnosis is essential before destructive changes set in. Clinical signs noted are inflammatory pain in the pubic region and a hypogastric cystic mass.,
Present case had a hypogastric lump. X-ray of local part shows irregular osteolysis of pubic bone, as was noted in reported case. CT scan helps in confirming the diagnosis by demonstrating the presence of cystic mass with destruction or erosion of the pubic bone, as was well documented in the present case. Confirmatory diagnosis is by demonstration of acid fast bacilli from pubic foci-aspirate. Raised fluid adenosine de-aminase levels help in supporting the diagnosis of tuberculosis. The treatment of choice is a short course of anti-tuberculous drugs for six months.
Diagnosis of pubic tuberculous osteoarthritis should be considered in unexplained causes of pubic pain especially in endemic countries.
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Machine learning algorithm also helps search for new kinds of signals from extraterrestrial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is invading many fields, most recently astronomy and the search for intelligent life in the universe, or SETI.
Breakthrough Listen researchers used artificial intelligence to search through radio signals recorded from a fast radio burst, capturing many more than humans could. They are using a similar algorithm to search for new kinds of candidate signals from extraterrestrial civilizations.
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Researchers at Breakthrough Listen, a SETI project led by the University of California, Berkeley, have now used machine learning to discover 72 new fast radio bursts from a mysterious source some 3 billion light years from Earth.
Fast radio bursts are bright pulses of radio emission mere milliseconds in duration, thought to originate from distant galaxies. The source of these emissions is still unclear, however. Theories range from highly magnetized neutron stars blasted by gas streams from a nearby supermassive black hole, to suggestions that the burst properties are consistent with signatures of technology developed by an advanced civilization.
"This work is exciting not just because it helps us understand the dynamic behavior of fast radio bursts in more detail, but also because of the promise it shows for using machine learning to detect signals missed by classical algorithms," said Andrew Siemion, director of the Berkeley SETI Research Center and principal investigator for Breakthrough Listen, the initiative to find signs of intelligent life in the universe.
Breakthrough Listen is also applying the successful machine-learning algorithm to find new kinds of signals that could be coming from extraterrestrial civilizations.
While most fast radio bursts are one-offs, the source here, FRB 121102, is unique in emitting repeated bursts. This behavior has drawn the attention of many astronomers hoping to pin down the cause and the extreme physics involved in fast radio bursts.
The AI algorithms dredged up the radio signals from data were recorded over a five-hour period on Aug. 26, 2017, by the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia. An earlier analysis of the 400 terabytes of data employed standard computer algorithms to identify 21 bursts during that period. All were seen within one hour, suggesting that the source alternates between periods of quiescence and frenzied activity, said Berkeley SETI postdoctoral researcher Vishal Gajjar.
UC Berkeley Ph.D. student Gerry Zhang and collaborators subsequently developed a new, powerful machine-learning algorithm and reanalyzed the 2017 data, finding an additional 72 bursts not detected originally. This brings the total number of detected bursts from FRB 121102 to around 300 since it was discovered in 2012.
"This work is only the beginning of using these powerful methods to find radio transients," said Zhang. "We hope our success may inspire other serious endeavors in applying machine learning to radio astronomy."
Zhang's team used some of the same techniques that internet technology companies use to optimize search results and classify images. They trained an algorithm known as a convolutional neural network to recognize bursts found by the classical search method used by Gajjar and collaborators, and then set it loose on the dataset to find bursts that the classical approach missed.
The results have helped put new constraints on the periodicity of the pulses from FRB 121102, suggesting that the pulses are not received with a regular pattern, at least if the period of that pattern is longer than about 10 milliseconds. Just as the patterns of pulses from pulsars have helped astronomers constrain computer models of the extreme physical conditions in such objects, the new measurements of FRBs will help figure out what powers these enigmatic sources, Siemion said.
"Whether or not FRBs themselves eventually turn out to be signatures of extraterrestrial technology, Breakthrough Listen is helping to push the frontiers of a new and rapidly growing area of our understanding of the Universe around us," he added.
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The history of the old west has had a significant impact on the cost of bullets. The development of new technologies, such as smokeless powder and brass cartridges, has made bullets more affordable. The increase in competition among ammunition manufacturers has also helped to lower the cost of bullets.
The impact of guns in the old west on society and culture.
In the old west, guns had a profound impact on society and culture. guns were a necessity for survival and were used for hunting, self-defense, and law enforcement. guns were also a symbol of status and power. owning a gun was a sign of strength, virility, and masculinity. guns were also a source of entertainment and were used in gambling, target practice, and gunfights.
The impact of guns on society and culture was both positive and negative. On the positive side, guns were a necessity for survival and were a symbol of power and status. On the negative side, guns were a source of violence and were often used in gambling, target practice, and gunfights.
The types of bullets used in the old west and their cost.
There is not a lot of information available on the types of bullets used in the old west and their cost. However, based on the available information, it appears that the most common type of bullet used in the old west was the lead bullet. Lead bullets were typically made from a lead alloy and were very inexpensive to produce. Lead bullets were also very effective at penetrating targets, making them ideal for hunting and self-defense. The cost of lead bullets varied depending on the quality of the alloy used, but they typically cost between 1 and 5 cents each.
Other types of bullets used in the old west included copper bullets and brass bullets. Copper bullets were typically more expensive than lead bullets, due to the higher cost of copper. However, copper bullets were also more effective at penetrating targets than lead bullets. Brass bullets were typically the most expensive type of bullet available, but they were also the most effective at penetrating targets.
The current cost of bullets and how it compares to the cost in the old west.
In the old west, a bullet would cost around 3 to 5 cents. In today’s money, that would be around $0.70 to $1.17. The cost of a bullet today depends on the type of bullet and where you buy it. For example, a box of 50 9mm Luger 115 gr FMJ rounds from Walmart costs $19.97, which is about $0.40 per bullet.
The difference between lead and copper bullets.
Lead and copper bullets are both used for hunting and target shooting. Lead bullets are less expensive and are typically used for plinking or target practice. Copper bullets are more expensive and are typically used for hunting or self-defense. Lead bullets are easier to produce and are typically more accurate than copper bullets. Copper bullets are less likely to fragment and cause damage to the environment.
How to make your own bullets.
There is no definitive answer to this question, as the cost of bullets varied depending on a number of factors, including the type of bullet, the source of the bullet, and the time period. However, some rough estimates can be made based on the information that is available.
For example, in the book “The Bullet Makers” by James Duff, the author notes that in the early 1860s, a lead bullet cost around $0.03-$0.04 each, while a copper bullet cost $0.12 each. The price of lead varied depending on the source, with the best quality lead coming from Missouri and costing around $20 per hundredweight (roughly 50 kg). Copper was also sourced from a number of different places, but the best quality copper came from England and cost around $60 per hundredweight.
So, based on these estimates, a lead bullet would cost around $0.15-$0.20 in today’s money, while a copper bullet would cost around $0.60-$0.80 in today’s money. Of course, these are just estimates and the actual cost of bullets in the old west could have been higher or lower depending on the specific circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did a bullet cost in the old west?
A bullet cost between one and four cents in the old west.
How were bullets typically bought in the old west?
Bullets were typically bought in bulk, such as by the pound or in dozens.
How did the cost of bullets vary in the old west?
The cost of bullets varied depending on the quality and type of bullet. For example, lead bullets were typically cheaper than copper bullets.
Why were bullets so cheap in the old west?
Bullets were cheap in the old west because they were mass-produced.
What factors influenced the cost of bullets in the old west?
The cost of bullets in the old west was influenced by the quality of the bullet, the type of bullet, and the quantity of bullets purchased.
The cost of a bullet in the old west varied depending on the quality of the bullet. A high quality bullet could cost up to $1.50, while a lower quality bullet could cost as little as $0.10. The cost of a bullet was also affected by the availability of ammunition. During periods of high demand, the cost of a bullet could increase.
A. Wilcox Head is a lifelong shooter, hunter, and firearms enthusiast. Head grew up in a family where firearms were a way of life, and from an early age, he was taught the importance of firearm safety, accuracy, and proper hunting techniques.


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Tickets for Steelers home games can vary quite a bit in price depending on the quality of the opponent, and how Pittsburgh is playing. Demand has been up lately but there are still affordably priced tickets for certain games where a "get in" ticket only costs around $125. For marquee home games, or rivalry games, the same type of "get in" seats start around $150 per ticket. All-in-all, Pittsburgh is a very affordable market to see an NFL game.
There is a history in Pittsburgh that the Steelers have which few other teams can match. Fans who have the opportunity to attend a Steelers game say it is a truly special sports experience. The old school history of this Steel City is reflecting in the stands on gameday, which is why Steelers games feel different than any other NFL stadium. The atmosphere is what professional football is supposed to feel like - tens of thousands of fans coming together to root on their beloved hometown team. Steelers fans are a passionate bunch, so they show their excitement during the game by waving their Terrible Towels and especially during big 3rd down plays on defense.
The Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 home schedule features their annual AFC division rivals in the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. The rivalry in their division is fierce, so expect all of their divisional home games to draw big crowds in particular the Baltimore game. The other big games on the Steelers home schedule are their 2023 Home Opener, and any other marquee opponents that come to play in Pittsburgh. Anytime the Cowboys, Packers, or Patriots come to Pittsburgh it is the biggest game in the NFL. The Steelers also have a healthy rivalry with the Philadelphia Eagles, which makes those games really fun when the two Pennsylvania NFL teams collide.
The cheapest Steelers tickets are their Preseason Games, which often may be available to purchase at well below face value. Steelers fans have high expectations for the team in 2023 and want to see them in the NFL Playoffs again. Pittsburgh fans know that they just need to earn a playoff berth to have a chance to win their way into yet another Super Bowl.
Steelers vs Browns
The biggest rivalry games the Steelers play on an annual basis is their game with the Browns. It is just a short 2 hour drive from Pittsburgh to Cleveland, so these two division rivals split the fan base living in the 134 miles between them. The Steelers vs Browns is classic, throw-back NFL game that has decades of history behind it. The Steelers host the Browns once a year at in Pittsburgh and then travel to Cleveland for a second game. The winner of this game not only gets bragging rights, but earns a leg up in the AFC North division standings.
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Steelers tickets are available for 2023 home games at Acrisure Stadium, including Preseason Games, Regular-Season Games and all Pittsburgh Playoffs Games. There is an impressive array of ticket options for each game, from the cheapest seats in the Upper-Level Endzone (Sections 519-526) to the best seats behind the Steelers Bench (Sections 132-137). Fans can purchase tickets for an individual game, or select Steelers Season Tickets which include all regular-season home games.

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These are your rugby evening headlines on Thursday, March 17.
Wales scrum-half cover called in
Dragons scrum-half Rhodri Williams has been called up to the Wales squad as No. 9 cover for the Six Nations finale against Italy. Gareth Davies starts this Saturday's game and Kieran Hardy is on the bench, but travelling reserves are also required.
That has led to Williams being called in to replace his injured Cardiff Rugby namesake Tomos. The Welsh Rugby Union said he has been released to his region as he continues his graduated return-to-play protocol after concussion against France.
Star Russell axed by Scotland
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend insists he would prefer to focus on why he selected Blair Kinghorn to start at stand-off rather than the demotion of talisman Finn Russell to the bench for Saturday's Six Nations clash in Ireland.
The Racing 92 No. 10 has not been at his brilliant best in this year's tournament but eyebrows have been raised by the decision to replace him for a formidable trip to Dublin with 25-year-old Edinburgh player Kinghorn, who has made only one start for the national team.
Asked what Russell has done to merit being one of only two players to drop out from the side that started last weekend's bonus-point win away to Italy, Townsend said: "I'd prefer to focus on what Blair has done and how well he's played and how he's deserved his opportunity, which he certainly has with his performances throughout the season.
"We see this as an opportunity for Blair. He's been in really good form. He wasn't available for our match (in Rome) last week (due to personal reasons) but the week before that he played his best game of the season against Connacht. He's come on twice off the bench and shown what he can do in that jersey."
Asked how Russell reacted to the news that he will not be starting in Dublin, Townsend said: "OK, yeah, fine. Like any conversation when you give someone news that they're not starting, they're initially disappointed but they support the team. Finn will support Blair, as he has done this week."
Townsend seemed reluctant for the focus to be on Russell's omission and dismissed the suggestion that his decision should be viewed as a risk.
"Every selection is an opportunity," said Townsend, who has restored Jonny Gray in place of his Exeter colleague Sam Skinner in the second row. "There is no exact science. Like any game, you put a lot of thought into it and put out the team you believe is going to give you the best chance of winning. It's about what you feel is right based on training and games."
Wales 'can't be loose against Italy'
While Wales' hopes of a successful Six Nations title defence are long gone, they could finish third by claiming a bonus-point victory over Italy and hope that results involving England and Scotland go their way.
They have beaten Italy 16 times in succession, while the Azzurri last won a Six Nations game seven years ago, losing 36 Tests on the bounce.
"We've got to be disciplined and really accurate in our performance," Wales attack coach Stephen Jones said. "What we have got to do is implement our style of play and patterns. We can't be loose in any manner, because Italy will love that and they will capitalise and put us under pressure.
"I am glad that people expect from us. That's a great thing. We want to make sure we play a style of rugby that suits us, which is effective, but efficient as well." You can see what Jones had to say about Wales' misfiring attack here.
Wales award latest semi-pro contract
Wales and Gloucester-Hartpury outside-half Lleucu George has become the 24th player to be awarded a WRU contract ahead of the Women's Six Nations and completes a dozen-strong cohort who are part-time professionals.
The news was announced after Wales Women named their Six Nations squad on Thursday ahead of their opener away to Ireland on Saturday, March 26. Three more retainer contracts are in discussion. Read more on Wales' full squad and Six Nations fixtures here.
The back's attributes, especially her kicking abilities, have turned heads in the Allianz Premier 15s this season and have resulted in a Wales Six Nations call-up and contract in one hit after missing out on autumn squad selection following ankle injuries.
Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham said of the player who made her Wales debut aged 17 at the 2017 Rugby World Cup: "Her skills and potential are huge and with the Rugby World Cup around the corner, the additional contact time will help her to progress on all levels."
The former Crymych and Whitland Ladies player, who holds a coaching role with Cardiff Met Women, said: "It’s amazing, I really wasn’t really expecting it. I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to have more contact time with the other players and coaches developing my game at this level. Rugby is what I’ve always wanted to do. I fell in love with it straight away, you always want to play at highest possible standard so I’m really happy I’ve got this opportunity."
England spring surprise with team v France
England have sprung a surprise in their bid to deny France the Grand Slam by naming Freddie Steward on the wing and George Furbank at full-back for the climax to the tournament. Steward fills the vacancy in the number 14 jersey created by Max Malins being dropped while Furbank will patrol the backfield at the Stade de France on Saturday in his first appearance of the Championship.
The final change to the backline sees Ben Youngs, England's most capped player, come in for Harry Randall at scrum-half where he will partner Marcus Smith. There are three new faces in the pack with Kyle Sinckler recovering from the concussion sustained against Ireland yet being limited to a bench role as support for the starting Will Stuart.
Charlie Ewels' red card in the 32-15 defeat in round four means Nick Isiekwe makes his third start of the Six Nations in the second row while Sam Underhill replaces hamstring-injury victim Tom Curry at openside. Joe Launchbury has failed to secure a spot among the replacements despite making his comeback from knee surgery against Ireland, instead Eddie Jones has opted for Ollie Chessum as lock cover.
England are playing for third place only after falling to Scotland and Andy Farrell's men, but could finish as low as fifth if France prevail and other results go against them.
"We have focused on refreshing the team this week and we are ready to empty the tank on Saturday," said Jones.
Trio recalled as Ireland target Dublin win
Iain Henderson, Jack Conan and Mack Hansen have been restored to Ireland's starting XV for Saturday's clash with Scotland in Dublin. Lock Henderson takes the place of head injury victim James Ryan, while Conan is preferred to Peter O'Mahony in the back row and Hansen comes in for Andrew Conway on the right wing.
Ulster captain Henderson, who has been handed his first start of this year's championship, played 78 minutes of last weekend's 32-15 win over 14-man England after vice-captain Ryan was forced off by the challenge which led to Charlie Ewels' early red card. With Ryan unavailable due to concussion protocols, Kieran Treadwell - who was on the scoresheet in the round-three win over Italy - will provide second-row cover from the bench.
Conan regains a starting role following two games as a replacement on the back of his try-scoring cameo helping the Irish to victory at Twickenham. He will begin at number eight, pushing Caelan Doris to blindside flanker, with O'Mahony dropping to the bench.
The Irish retain hope of the championship title but are reliant on a favour from England against Grand Slam-chasing France in Saturday's evening kick-off in Paris.

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As true movie aficionados, no holiday can keep us from discussing about movies. So we decided to discuss about ten films that aren’t considered classic Christmas films and are frequently overlooked at this time of year, but are all set (at one point or another) during the holiday season. They’re all amazing in their own way, and they’re all worth remembering. Despite the fact that each video depicts a different aspect of the holiday, the enormously common denominator is clear, even when it isn’t in the foreground: family unity and a burning desire to avoid being alone.
These Christmas flicks are a must-see
If Christmas is only an excuse to have some lighthearted fun without the normal religious or familial burdens, don’t forget about “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.” When it comes to Christmas action comedies, “Die Hard” or “Batman Returns” come to mind right away, but Shane Black’s directorial debut, the darkly comedic meta criminal caper, is often overlooked as one of the hidden gems of the Christmas movie sub-genre. Of course, the movie doesn’t mention the holiday at all (its Wikipedia page doesn’t even mention it), so if you remember only the film’s razor-sharp language, you’ll be OK. No one could blame you for enjoying the explosive chemistry between Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, and Michelle Monaghan, or the film’s numerous funny action sequences. However, if you watch it again, you’ll notice that there are Christmas references all over the place, including one outrageously trippy Hollywood Christmas party and a bar where Harmony (Monaghan) and Harry (Downey Jr.) reunited, all dressed out in red Christmas romance and glittering holly. When asked why he likes to place his thrillers during the holidays (remember “Lethal Weapon?” ), Black responded in an interview that it’s “a backdrop against which different things might play out.” but with a “touch of enchantment” and a “unifying, global heading” That’s all there is to it, guys. Not every Christmas film has to be about friends, family, or religion; it can simply be a nice backdrop and a subtle reminder of how much fun people can have with it. Plus, it can’t be a bad thing when Val Kilmer sends out a holiday message that we can all relate to: “Merry Christmas, I’m sorry I messed you over.”
Don’t forget about Jean-Marc Vallée’s “C.R.A.Z.Y.” if all you want for Christmas is your parents’ understanding. “Mon Oncle Antoine” is a Criterion-approved Quebecois Christmas classic, but we have a sweet spot in our hearts for Vallée’s heart-wrenchingly felt story about a boy born on Christmas Day. Zac Beaulieu (originally Emile Vallée, then Marc-André Grondin) is born on the same day as Jesus in 1960, which his devout Catholic mother never fails to impress upon him. Zac grows up into his mid-to-late 20s in the 1960s and 1970s, frantically attempting to live up to his father’s aspirations of becoming a “man’s man.” and his mother’s perceptions of his extraordinary abilities Which is becoming more of a problem as the years pass, because what makes Zac unique is his homosexuality, and he is compelled to live a lie in order to be accepted in his bigoted environment. Vallée utilises Zac’s birthdays as a time stamp for his coming-of-age, portraying it as a happy moment for everyone but Zac. “C.R.A.Z.Y.” can be viewed as a modern-day fable about a modern-day Christ figure who sacrifices his true identity to placate his father.He’s the only one who can bring him back to life. More than simply a chance to see Jean-Marc Vallée’s first film, which pushed him to Hollywood, where he now directs the industry’s greatest A-listers, “C.R.A.Z.Y.” is a chance to see one of the most unusual contemporary Christmas stories of the century, with a wickedly fantastic music as a bonus.
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Jack Dorsey, no longer bound by the constraints of his role at Twitter, is all-in on crypto. Dorsey’s latest project: building an “open bitcoin mining system” with his team at the recently-rebranded Block.
Dorsey announced the new project on Twitter Thursday afternoon. While his tweet about the project this week didn’t shed much light on what, exactly, an “open bitcoin mining system” entails, Dorsey has actually provided significant detail on the project in past tweets.
Block, once known as Square, has been pretty quiet since announcing its new blockchain-centered identity. The official company account hasn’t even tweeted in 2022 yet. Before that… well, let’s just say Block is more of a vibe than anything else right now.
Dorsey is really aiming high with this project. The process of actually mining bitcoin is the biggest thing holding the cryptocurrency back. If any crypto bro has the resources to actually figure out a solution, it might be Dorsey. Maybe.
A leap forward, perhaps — Bitcoin mining — the process of creating new bitcoins — is carried out by running specialized software that solves complex math equations. Running this software at the pace necessary to be profitable requires very powerful hardware and vast amounts of power.
Dorsey wants to overhaul this process in order to confront its often-overwhelming challenges. His open bitcoin mining project will focus on what he sees as five major solutions for cryptocurrency:
- Decentralizing the mining process, thereby making it more resilient
- Making mining more efficient so as to minimize its environmental impacts and allow for scalability
- Invest in companies developing silicon for bitcoin system design
- Improve vertical integration of hardware, software, productization, and distribution, to improve accessibility
- Turn bitcoin mining into a process anyone can take part in
Good luck, Jack — If you just finished reading that list and found yourself thinking, Wow that is a lot for one company to handle, well, you’d be correct. To call Jack’s list of solutions ambitious would be an understatement. He’s basically written down every problem with bitcoin mining and decided Block should do its very best to solve them.
It would be easy to write this off as Jack being Jack, a classic tale of hubris. But what if he pulls it off? Dorsey has a way of attracting high-level talent and heavy flows of cash. Block’s bitcoin business is already booming; last year the company brought in about $2.72 billion in crypto revenue alone.
If Jack does manage such a feat, it will likely present itself in fits and spurts. We’re not going to see the fruits of this labor all at once. So it’s time to settle in and wait.


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Q. How do the flashing affirmations work?
A. The speed of the visual affirmations in the videos make it very difficult for our conscious mind to process them. However, our subconscious mind is extremely sensitive to stimuli, and can absorb and store memories of everything that ever happens to us, including the flash screen affirmations in these videos.
Our subconscious mind records and remembers how we feel and respond to every different situation, so that over time we develop patterns of behaviour that become our ‘normal’ way of dealing with things, and are very difficult to change.
One way to re-programme our responses is to bombard the subconscious with positive affirmations, and trick it into absorbing the information as factual. The subconscious is the memory bank that holds all of our personal information, so the more positive information we can install into it, the greater the positive impact on our thoughts and behaviour.
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Q. Why can't I hear any talking?
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Q. How do subliminal messages work?
A. Compared to regular audio, the subliminal affirmation messages are recorded at many different frequencies and volumes, therefore you will be unable to hear the messages consciously. Because you are unable to hear the messages consciously, they bypass the part of your mind that analyses information, thus enabling the messages to go directly to your subconscious mind, allowing them to be absorbed as a factual new reality.
Q. How long until I get results?
A. It varies. Some people will only have to watch the video once, whereas others may need to watch several times over the course of a few days.
Q. At what volume should I play this video?
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Q. What are the messages within this recording?
A. Here is a list of all the affirmations/messages in this recording.
I feel good about myself
I have total belief in myself
Negative people do not bother me
I am proud of who I am
I am a strong-minded person
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People like me
I am a happy person
I am immune to insults
I am in complete control of my emotions
I focus my attention on positive thoughts
I forget about any bad experiences
I forget any insults
Each day I become even more confident
When I feel angry, I take a deep breath and walk away
I am able to let things go
I focus my attention on happy thoughts
I smile every day
I am proud of my achievements
I deal with difficult situations easily
Being judged is a normal part of life
I accept criticism and move on
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The opinions of others do not change me
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I deal with difficult people easily
It does not matter what other people think of me
If I am annoyed with someone, I resolve things calmly
I am in total control of my emotions
I am free from all judgement
I am letting-go of all negativity from the past
I feel happy
People respect me
I have the ability to deal with any situation
I deserve to be happy
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The Telluride Film Festival opens its 39th edition this weekend. Colorado Public Radio film critic Howie Movshovitz, who teaches in the festival’s Student Symposium for college students, has attended 35 of them and says he’s still awed.
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Sonor Music Editions present a reissue of Freedom Power, originally released in 1976. Outstanding and legendary Italian library album out of the vaults of Cometa Edizioni Musicali, featuring tones of mental jazz-funk and psychedelic beats. The listener is constantly kept by the incredible music that swings between psychedelic funk, esoteric jazz, and cinematic love themes. Tracks like "Love For Sale," "Privacy," "Metropolis Notte," and "Dopping 2000" are simply timeless, with a stunning sound that perfectly plunges in the universe of great 1970s vibes and golden Italian library/film music of the time. Originally issued on limited edition series for collectors. Improved sound quality remastering from the original master tapes.

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Last week, the University of Kentucky and Erin Ashley Simon announced Abbie Davidson as the first recipient of the Erin Ashley Simon Esports Internship Fund. Simon, who is an alumna of the university, created the scholarship to help support students who hope to pursue careers in esports.
“I wouldn't be where I am without UK,” Simon said in a press release. “I started this scholarship to provide access and opportunity for students to gain experiences in esports, receive an education, and have an amazing experience at the University of Kentucky, the same way I did when I attended.”
Simon first announced the scholarship in fall 2021. At the time, Simon told Nerd Street that the goal was to give students “a little taste of different career opportunities within esports. So the end of the end of their collegiate year, it'll be where it's like, 'OK, I want to be on the business side’, or ‘oh, I want to do the broadcasting side.’”
In the release, Davidson, who’s a freshman studying computer science and business, said “I am so excited to use the ‘Erin Ashley Simon Scholarship’ to learn about broadcasting games, game development, and professional skills like planning events.”
In addition to financial support, Davidson will receive a multiyear internship and have access to mentorship and experiential learning opportunities.
The University of Kentucky has partnered with esports organization Gen.G. since 2019 to grow its esports program. Simon graduated from UK in 2014 and has held a variety of roles in esports. She is best known as a host for Cheddar Esports and VENN and currently is a co-owner and chief culture officer for the esports organization XSET.
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