The Double-Edged Sword of Technology
The internet’s transformative power has not spared the electronic music genre, turning it into a playground for technological prowess and redefining music creation and consumption. This digital onslaught has also notably affected the once-thriving DJ culture. This article ventures into the ways streaming has reshaped directly or indirectly the landscape of the dance music industry.
Emerging Producers & the Music Consumption Paradigm Shift
Remember the days when producing electronic music was limited to a select few who had access to expensive equipment? Well, the 2000s saw the emergence of a new generation of electronic music producers, thanks to the power of the technology and the democratization of music production tools.
The likes of Avicii and Martin Garrix rode this transformative wave, creating unique sounds right from their bedrooms. Alongside this revolution, music consumption habits also underwent a dramatic shift.
Though technological evolution opened the gates for democratized electronic music production, it simultaneously birthed a fresh paradigm for music consumption: Streaming. While prior music genres flourished in the golden age of vinyl or CD — an era where artists thrived from their music sales — the emerging generation of electronic music artists is witnessing a starkly contrasting landscape.
A Closer Look at Streaming Payouts
One of the most contentious issues with streaming platforms is their payout system. With physical sales nearly non-existent and digital sales dwindling, artists are increasingly reliant on streaming for revenue. However, the reality is that streaming platforms often pay pennies per stream. For many artists, this means that the income from their music barely covers production costs.
Almost 80% of artists on Spotify have fewer than 50 monthly listeners. These shocking statistics point to a highly unequal distribution of resources, a fact that has not gone unnoticed within the industry.
As streaming platforms increasingly dominate and the revenues from music sales have been dwindling for electronic music artists, the shift has been quite stark. Traditionally, producers could earn a decent income from the sale of their music. However, with the rise of streaming, the income from sales has become negligible.
Redefining Dance Music: The Rise of Streaming & the Decline of DJs
The ultimate shift from Sales to Sets
The rise of streaming platforms, while seemingly a boon for music lovers, has resulted in a somewhat paradoxical situation for the music industry. It has certainly democratized access to electronic music, but it has also had significant effects on the livelihood of both producers and DJs.
As streaming rose to prominence, the sale of physical music – once the primary revenue stream for music producers – was swept aside. Logically, the next step for these producers would have been to shift their focus to live performances at venues and concert halls, following the footsteps of their counterparts from other musical genres.
However, as electronic music has carved its niche into mainstream culture, with its melodies seeping into radios and streaming platforms playlists, the landscape changed. Electronic Music fans craved to see this new generation of producers they loved perform live, consequently, a majority of them chose a different path. Instead of creating an expensive live show, the majority of them to take up DJ carrer earning money through their gigs. This shift required no substantial investment, and the path was all the more appealing since clubs were already clamoring for these producers-turned-DJs to perform.
The Fall of the DJ as a Tastemaker
Thus, a new era was born, what I like to call – the reign of the producers – in the clubbing landscape, effectively transforming nightclubs into concert venues for these producers and pushing many DJs out of the scene. It marked a substantial loss for the industry, and an unfortunate turn away from the true essence of DJ culture – curating and introducing diverse, novel sounds to an eager audience.
In the heydays of electronic music, people flocked to nightclubs not just to dance but to uncover new and exciting music. This was an era when electronic music wasn’t a staple on radio stations. Instead, it lived and thrived in the pulsating ambiance of nightclubs, where DJs were the gatekeepers of this fascinating sound, introducing audiences to new artists and fresh music currents. They were the tastemakers, their knowledge and unique ability to weave different tracks together provided an immersive musical journey that fans couldn’t get anywhere else.
And as the DJs were previously guiding audiences on musical journeys back in the days, they were once again stripped of their status as tastemakers, when the streaming platforms created editorial playlists supposed to introduce new music to their users, switching aside the crucial role of independent music curator replacing it by the illusion that this would now be seamlessly fulfilled by the editorial teams of streaming platforms.
An Illusion of Diversity: How Majors are Shaping Listener Preferences
With the rise of streaming platforms, users have been led to believe they are enjoying an unprecedented level of diversity. After all, they now have access to millions of songs from all around the world.
But while many playlists on streaming platforms give an illusion of diversity, they’re being owned and curated by majors, through playlists building companies that have been acquired (Digster for Universal, Filtr for Sony and Topsify for Warner) and produce hundreds of playlists to promote their catalog leading to the result is a music ecosystem that locks users within their catalogs, rather than truly expanding their musical horizons.
In 2020, according to research conducted by analytics company Alpha Data, their report suggest that 90% of streams are accounted for by just 1% of artists. As reported by Rolling Stone, 1.6million artists released music to streaming services in the past year, but nine in ten tracks played were made by just 16,000 top tier artists.
In a world where major labels increasingly dictate what listeners hear, we risk losing the art of discovery, the role of the DJ as a curator is being lost. If the diversity and vibrancy of electronic music is to be preserved, we need to rekindle our appreciation for the DJ’s art.
The Current State of Dance Music Scene
From Fans to Customers: The Changing Face of Listeners
As we look at the state of electronic music in 2023, it’s clear that the genre is at a critical juncture. The new generation of electronic music listeners are often less familiar with the history of the genre, a history intrinsically tied to DJ culture.
Furthermore, they are more often customers than fans, engaging with the music on a surface level rather than delving into its roots and complexities. The Event scene illustrates this change vividly, major festival like Tomorrowland or biggest clubs in Ibiza are filled with attendees who seem to be there more for the show and the experience than the music. These are not the music lovers of yesteryears, who went to clubs to experience and discover new sounds, they are like tourists going to visit Disneyland.
The Crucial Need for a DJ Culture Revival : Independant Music Curator
As the landscape of the electronic music industry continues to change, there’s an urgent need for the revival of DJ culture. DJs have traditionally served as musical curators, uncovering hidden gems and exposing listeners to a broad range of genres and artists.
DJs aren’t just performers; they’re musical curators. Guided by a love for music, they craft sets designed to take listeners on a journey, sharing new and exciting tracks. This isn’t about promoting a specific artist or album – it’s about sharing a passion for music, about exposing listeners to sounds they wouldn’t ordinarily encounter.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t about indulging in romanticism or snobbery. The ethos of a DJ embodies an individual possessing an open-mindedness, one brimming with a desire to share and educate. It’s crucial to affirm that DJ culture isn’t just a relic of the past; it’s a vibrant and integral part of Dance Music culture. In a world where algorithms and financial interests often determine what we listen to, the role of the DJ as a curator is more important than ever.
The Fight for Electronic Music Future
As we reach the crossroads of electronic music’s future, the battle isn’t merely for its survival but the preservation of its vibrant and diverse soul – the DJ culture. Without it, we stand to lose the core essence that made the genre pulsate with vitality and dynamism, evolving and thriving through constant innovation and freshness.
DJs, from the very inception of the craft, have been committed to expanding musical horizons, to fostering joy through dance, and to orchestrating those singular moments of unity around music.
The DJ isn’t just a performer, they’re an irreplaceable conductor, orchestrating a symphony of sounds that offer a new perspective with every beat, a space where gender, race, and all manner of differences are set aside for a universal communion with the rhythm. It’s this universal message, this shared euphoria that must persist and flourish.
This situation is a complex interplay of changing consumption trends, technology’s omnipresence, and a mainstream audience whose understanding of the genre’s roots is often skin-deep.
Let’s not allow electronic music to become a monotonous tune, but rather keep it as a vibrant symphony that continuously explores new rhythmic territories.


Ahmedabad: In a huge blow to the Congress, its Gujarat working president Hardik Patel has announced his resignation from the party. The party has however said it has not yet received his resignation letter.
The elections in Gujarat are due in a few months.
In the resignation letter, Hardik Patel has alleged that the Congress has no interest in Gujarat, just opposing policies and programmes, never becoming an option to the ruling party that people are looking for.
He has further alleged that even after several efforts, the party failed to act in national interest and for the society. The Congress was obstacle on issues like article 370, CAA-NRC and implementation of the GST. These were people’s aspirations and the need of the hour for which the Congress should have played a positive role, but it did not, Patel said.
The Congress party has said that it has not received Hardik’s resignation either in soft or hard copy. “The party leaders have heard this from social media, and through media that he has resigned,” said Manish Doshi, spokesman of the Congress.
The speculations are wild that he may join the BJP.
Hardik’s former colleague at PAAS (Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti) and BJP worker Chirag Patel, in his first reaction has said that lakhs of BJP workers are unhappy and disappointed with Hardik, and they would be unhappy if he joins the BJP. At the same time he added that all of them are committed BJP workers and will respect party’s decision, if Hardik joins BJP.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Sambad English staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)


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The National Bloc released the following statement:
Lebanon, which is originally founded on political, individual, and economic freedoms, seems to be gradually losing these liberties, which once helped shape its identity. This is mainly due to the ongoing assaults by extremist forces and militias on citizens. In fact, regime loyalists and thugs mobilized to suppress young women and men protesting for their right to freedom of expression and journalism two days ago. This occurred under the watchful eyes of the security forces, which are supposedly in charge of protecting the citizens' security. Before this incident, we also witnessed systematic incitement campaigns by the regime-affiliated media to incite violence and justify oppressive practices against freedoms of expression, assembly, and journalism.
We directly hold Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Judge Bassam Mawlawi, accountable for what transpired, and with him, all members of the government without exception, especially those accustomed to sending their thugs with sticks and sharp tools to assault peaceful citizens (a practice that has been ongoing since before October 17).
We call for an immediate action to save the country and the state from this downhill path, in defense of the remaining freedoms, modernity, and culture, and in defense of Lebanon.

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Around 1890, Bertha Palmer, wife of Chicago millionaire Potter Palmer, bought her first piece of modern art, paying $500 (equivalent to more than $8,000 today) for "On the Stage," a pastel drawing by a French artist named Edgar Degas.
The choice, for an American living in a mercantile center not known for its taste, was both bold and inspired.
At the time, Degas was recognized as one of a group of artists who had challenged the aesthetic conventions of the day and whose work was derided by many academic painters. Leading the president of the French Republic through the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1900, the academician J.L. Gerome came to the Impressionist room and said: "Stop, Mr. President, here is the dishonor of France."
Today, of course, Impressionism is the most popular style in the Western world, and Chicago can be eternally grateful to the redoubtable Bertha Honore Palmer for her deep pocketbook, desire for exceptional art and sense of civic responsibility.
She is a major reason that the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world's great repositories of Impressionist works, ranking behind perhaps only the Musee d'Orsay in Paris and Boston's Museum of Fine Arts.
And she planted the seeds for Chicago's affinity and affection for 19th Century French painting.
That is evidenced by last year's show for her favorite, Claude Monet, which drew almost 1 million visitors to the institute during its 28-week run, and for "Degas: Beyond Impressionism," which opens there Monday for a 14-week stay. Her legacy goes a long way toward explaining why the museum has planned an Impressionist show for each of the next two years.
The rich and beautiful Bertha would continue to buy works by the French painters, picking up 29 by Monet and Pierre Auguste Renoir in 1891 and '92 alone. Upon her death in 1922, she would bequeath a significant percentage of her holdings to the institute, graciously allowing its curators to make their selections from her entire inventory.
"We have one of the (world's) great Impressionist collections, and it has been formed largely by the generosity and perspicacity of collectors in this city such as Mrs. Potter Palmer, who acquired the works of art themselves and, for the most part, early on," says Douglas Druick, the institute's curator of European paintings.
As a result, Chicago is deeply familiar with Impressionist art, and familiarity has bred both popularity and a few misconceptions.
Among them is the idea that the museum dips repeatedly from the same Impressionist well. The reality is that each of the Impressionist shows is different in focus, purpose and content, and the public patronage of the exhibitions helps support a range of equally significant art less familiar to a broad public.
The institute is not, like the Musee d'Orsay, a storehouse of the 19th Century but a general museum with 10 curatorial departments responsible for the entire history of art in Western and non-Western countries. So, if the institute's Impressionist exhibitions inevitably loom large in the public consciousness, they actually occupy a smaller place in the museum's overall program.
Some people believe that "we churn out these exhibitions just to make money, that all we do when we're short of cash is to schedule an Impressionist show," says Eileen Harakal, institute executive director of public affairs.
Not so, she says. "We get these shows because of the incredible Impressionist collections we own. And they are designed to look at things in a different way. Each exhibition has a context, a meaning, a scholarly intent."
Even when there is no special exhibition, these works encourage a steady flow of daily attendance that buoys the institute. People who may know or care little about other kinds of art usually recognize Impressionist and post-Impressionist all-stars--the latter of which includes Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cezanne--and are eager to see their masterpieces.
But it is Monet's works that are best represented in Chicago, in some measure because Bertha Palmer and other collectors became friendly with the artist and preferred to buy his paintings rather than those of the prickly and guarded Degas. By the time Bertha Palmer met Degas, he primarily was doing pastels, and she and other collectors favored the grandeur of paintings. Only those works, they felt, were appropriate for the wife of the founder of the Palmer House Hotel and a dry goods emporium that eventually became Marshall Field & Co.
dBertha Palmer's tastes now bring income that is essential to helping meet the museum's hefty day-to-day operating costs, which generally want for benefactors. Corporations, foundations and wealthy individuals would much rather have the publicity as sponsors of special exhibitions or as donors of artworks than pay for lighting and heating.
Such extensive holdings of high merit enable an institution to mount special exhibitions that offer new insights into a familiar artist or period and also are capable of drawing crowds--and thus the potential of big money.
The Monet and Degas shows, of course, are examples.
Indeed, it should be no surprise that, of the 12 temporary exhibitions that have drawn totals of more than 300,000 visitors in the 117-year history of the Art Institute, six have presented Impressionists or post-Impressionists.
But this fact can also raise false assumptions, causing some to see the institute as basically a one-trick pony, too much under the thrall of Impressionism.
Harakal explained that the institute presented a wide-ranging view of Monet's work, providing a context for understanding the artist's lifetime of achievement.
In contrast, the Degas exhibition centers on his later work. What is most remarkable, Harakal says, is that the old Degas became an even greater painter, transforming and intensifying his approach, dropping many of his earlier subjects and concentrating on the tensions of the female form engaged in extremely simple activities.
Despite the popularity of such exhibitions, Druick warns against overblown expectations.
"When you undertake anything, whether it's a Broadway show or an art exhibition, there is no guarantee of success," he says. "Some things promise to be perhaps more attractive to the public than others. And exhibitions which are attractive to the public and command large public attendance like the Monet make it possible for us to do things that will be less popular."
The extra revenues from the Monet, he says, paid for a catalog of the institute's permanent holdings of Italian drawings created before 1600.
The Monet windfall also was directed toward education programs for teachers from public and private schools--unglamorous, productive efforts that could always use more money.
"In other words, one type of exhibition will permit another type of project," Druick says. "But in an exhibition like the Degas, there are huge costs entailed in preparation.
"This show is distinguished by the (high) number of works on paper--the pastels, which are inherently very fragile. The whole process of packing, reframing, reglazing and shipping them is tremendously expensive.
"So, one may see the turnstiles turn and think it's a big success, but one doesn't see the expenditure of resources--not only human but financial--that goes into it."
One of the fruits of a popular show is the increase in sales of annual museum memberships, many to first-time visitors. The Monet exhibition boosted the institute's rolls by a third, to 150,000 members, the largest total of any American museum.
"It's like anything else," Druick says. "We depend on a balanced menu in order to keep us healthy." Which is to say, a variety of financial support--admissions, memberships, charitable donations, sales of catalogs."
Above all, the most predictable element is the abiding appeal of Impressionism, which Druick undertakes to explain.
"On the one hand, it's about modernity, because it celebrates the modern city and the pleasures of escape from that city, to the countryside, which are still ideals which are held by us," he says.
"But it does so in a way which is kinder and gentler. Even the toughest views of urban reality, as portrayed by the Impressionist painters, seem both near to us but also long ago, far away and idyllic. It's beautiful pictorially; theirs is a beautiful, refreshing world to inhabit."
Impressionists for the most part ignore the tragedies of life for the pleasure of landscape and the daily behavior of ordinary people.
"I think it's the most popular form of art because it speaks so directly to our culture and requires the least amount of explanation. If you're going back to an earlier period of European art, much of which was commissioned by the church, you have to put yourself in the frame of mind of another culture. Impressionism demands that to an extent but not to the same degree."

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Simply put, extracted teeth usually do need to be replaced, as missing teeth can lead to a slew of other oral health issues—including additional lost teeth! Not to mention, a gap-filled smile can also negatively impact your ability to bite, chew, and speak. It’s recommended that once your mouth has healed, you should have the tooth replaced. Though it will depend on your individual circumstances, options for replacing missing teeth include dental bridges, dentures, and dental implants. All of these options are reliable and capable of rejuvenating your smile and quality of life. Dr. Harder is happy to work with you to find the perfect solution for your situation!

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It's a combination of power, age and cost effectiveness. Devices still sporting a Tegra X1 chip in 2024? That's not going to happen, the chip won't even be manufactured anymore, it'll have been replaced several times over.
A Switch successor or a more powerful switch will be on the market by the end of 2021.
Wouldn't surprise me if Nintendo switches (no pun intended) to the Tegra X2 in the next 18 months sometime. Unless they have some locked in deal for the X1 at 20nm, there's no point in staying with it, it might actually cost them more money to keep using that outdated 20nm line that no one else is using.
Tegra X2 would immediately improve battery life, whether Nintendo would allow developers to tap into it's broader power though is a question mark.

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Saipan Southern High School received more than $10,000 worth of equipment and supplies that would help school personnel in various ways. SSHS’ 2015-2016 Parent-Teacher-Student Association helped make the donation of a brand new lawnmower and classroom supplies possible.
SSHS received a new lawnmower last week that would help in the maintenance of the campus grounds. The lawnmower, a Rover Kohler 7000 Series Tractor, is worth $6,000 with several partners pitching in.
PTSA president Glenna SP Reyes, who will finish her term along with other officers on Aug. 25, said the lawnmower was made possible with the help of Joeten Ace Hardware president Priscilla Tenorio, HPI, LLC, House vice speaker Joseph P. Deleon Guerrero (Ind-Saipan), and Rep. Antonio P. Sablan (Ind-Saipan).
Reyes said SSHS principal Martha Kintol asked for her help in trying to get a new riding lawnmower since the one that’s being used had been breaking down regularly with Faustino Tmilchol, the school’s maintenance personnel, having a hard time to properly do his job.
The school’s riding lawnmower broke down last June when they were preparing for the graduation ceremony of Class 2015-2016. The PTSA then asked for the Division of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Public Works to prepare the grounds.
It was then that the SSHS PTSA reached to their partners to help them get a new lawnmower. “Thank you to all our partners for assisting us in providing the school the equipment needed to maintain the campus grounds for the students and school personnel,” said Reyes.
Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, meanwhile, donated $4,500 worth of classroom supplies to be used by all SSHS teachers.
“Thank you to Pacifica Insurance executive vice president and general manager Shirley Sablan for their help in securing the much needed classroom supplies,” said Reyes.
“I am currently coordinating with a vendor for the procurement and delivery of the supplies to help our teachers with their classroom needs, stated Reyes,” she added.
The SSHS PTSA also made possible the stage that is currently being constructed with the help of E-Land Group. The project has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances and they are expecting contractor H&H Construction to complete it next month.
The delay in construction also postponed their final project, the two wooden canopies or pala-pala to complement the stage. That project is separately funded by Best Sunshine International, Ltd.’s Corporate Social Responsibility 1 Team.


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Hyperparameter (machine learning)
Different model training algorithms require different hyperparameters, some simple algorithms (such as ordinary least squares regression) require none. Given these hyperparameters, the training algorithm learns the parameters from the data. For instance, LASSO is an algorithm that adds a regularization hyperparameter to ordinary least squares regression, which has to be set before estimating the parameters through the training algorithm.
The time required to train and test a model can depend upon the choice of its hyperparameters. An inherent stochasticity in learning directly implies that the empirical hyperparameter performance is not necessarily its true performance. A hyperparameter is usually of continuous or integer type, leading to mixed-type optimization problems. The existence of some hyperparameters is conditional upon the value of others, e.g. the size of each hidden layer in a neural network can be conditional upon the number of layers.
Most performance variation can be attributed to just a few hyperparameters. For an LSTM, while the learning rate followed by the network size are its most crucial hyperparameters, others (namely, batching and momentum) have no significant effect on its performance.
Hyperparameter optimization finds a tuple of hyperparameters that yields an optimal model which minimizes a predefined loss function on given test data. The objective function takes a tuple of hyperparameters and returns the associated loss.
- "Claesen, Marc, and Bart De Moor. "Hyperparameter Search in Machine Learning." arXiv preprint arXiv:1502.02127 (2015)".
- "Hutter, Frank, Holger Hoos, and Kevin Leyton-Brown. "An efficient approach for assessing hyperparameter importance." International Conference on Machine Learning. 2014".
- "van Rijn, Jan N., and Frank Hutter. "Hyperparameter Importance Across Datasets." arXiv preprint arXiv:1710.04725 (2017)".
- "Greff, Klaus, et al. "LSTM: A search space odyssey." IEEE transactions on neural networks and learning systems (2017)".
- "Breuel, Thomas M. "Benchmarking of LSTM networks." arXiv preprint arXiv:1508.02774 (2015)".

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Christina @. June 17, 2013
Maybe you have to be Italian not to think that pasta gets "boring." Fresh, homemade pasta sauce, no matter which I choose to make never tastes boring to me, my family, or any other Italian family I know. In fact my son doesn't complain if he has it for lunch AND dinner (which I don't approve of, naturally.) One of my favorites is my Zia's Vodka sauce recipe, which is ready before the pasta is finished cooking, so it's fabulous for when you have nothing planned for dinner, but want something quick and homemade- http://www.christinascucina.com/2013/06/zia-francescas-penne-alla-vodka.html
Luvtocook June 16, 2013
I call these fabulous dishes "guilty pleasures" and necessary (occasionally) for the good of my soul! Thanks for a great (and no doubt delicious) variety of recipes...
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I would love to eat these dishes, but man carbs are not this working girl's friend.
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Glee star, Lea Michele, had the opportunity to flaunt her new boy toy and former Gigolo, Matthew Paetz.
New pictures taken on June 27 confirm reports that the two love birds are an item. Both were photographed picnicking, hiking, and enjoying every minute of one another’s company at a local Los Angeles park.
This is the first time that the two publicly revealed their infatuation with one another since being spotted on the set of Lea’s music video shoot, “On My Way”.
Photographs show that Lea Michele was all smiles, basking in the California sun with her new guy. This is the first relationship since the loss of former boyfriend, Corey Monteith, who passed away about a year ago.
E! News reports that Lea “waited a long time before getting serious again and she likes him a lot.” As well stating “she has ‘very strong feelings’ for the aspiring actor and model and ‘thinks he’s amazing’.”
Although Paetz may be rumored to have a not so ordinary past, from what we can tell to say the least, he is having no problem rocking her world.


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Available to pre-order from 2nd September 2021 > 17th September 2021 - this one of a kind collectors item won't be part of our core range once it has sold out!
We are very excited about this project, however as many of our vinyl buying fans know - there is still currently a big delay in vinyl production. We are expecting to be shipping by December this year, but as limited quantities are available - we wanted to give our fans more time to be able to purchase them.
Drumcode are thrilled to announce the label has collaborated with Kevin Saunderson and his legendary E-Dancer project ‘Re:Generate’ to present a series of remixes from the iconic moniker. A project initiated by Adam Beyer and Saunderson that’s been taking shape over the last year, a selection of Drumcode’s finest, alongside a string of Detroit legends and some of the freshest names in techno will present a unique interpretation of the iconic E-Dancer album ‘Heavenly’, with a couple of special surprises along the way.
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January 12, 2013
Joshua Cripe, of Americus, checks the sights on a Smith & Wesson MP15 .22 cal. rifle at the Albany Gun and Knife Show/Sale Saturday at the Hasan Shrine Temple at 1822 Palmyra Road. The show/sale continues today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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A gunshow and sale held by Gunrunner Shows of Hephzibah in Albany drew a steady crowd of enthusiasts.


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In Anticipatory Behavior in Adaptive Learning Systems.
Anticipatory Behavior in Adaptive Learning Systems: Foundations, Theories, and Systems, Springer Verlag, 2003.
in Adaptive Learning Systems (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence 2684: 110-132).
The models do not have multiple equilibria because they do not yet include the anticipatory behavior that could produce feedback effects leading to system gridlock.
This consideration also complicates the formulation of the anticipatory behavior discussed above: Participants understand the stabilizing role of the central bank and may come to rely on it when forming their expectations--a point we consider later in this summary.
The recordings were used in training the instructors to recognize anticipatory behavior and to characterize the instruction given to the participants, and in giving advice to and supervising the instructors.
The local instructors recorded the instruction given for each section of each route and the operationally defined anticipatory behavior occurring in relation to the landmark.
In a formal series of 45 videotaped experiments, Jaytee's anticipatory behavior
proved to be significantly accurate under double-blind conditions.
The importance of implicit coordination strategies used by effective teams in high-stress situations suggests that shared mental models are useful constructs to explain the anticipatory behavior
of team members in the absence or scarcity of communications.
1987) Anticipatory behavior
deficits in closed head injury.
In Robert Rosen's view, the most curious observable characteristic of life with respect to time is anticipatory behavior

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When the weather starts to get cooler (or in South Mississippi it gets cooler and hot all in the same day), we start wanting to pull out the sweatshirts a get cozy! It’s soup season!
At Clean Kitchen, we like to get a lot of bang for our buck when it comes to the food we eat. One way to really amp up the nutritional profile of a soup is to use real-deal bone broth. No, not the box stock or broth you can buy at the store. Bone broth has become pretty popular and for good reason, it is LOADED with nutrients and minerals that only comes from the slow cooking of the bones.
But before you turn your nose up at the thought of drinking bone broth hear me out. This is what your grandmothers and great-mothers used in their stocks for soups back in the day. You know the whole “eat chicken noodle soup when you sick idea?” Well, that is actually when people used bone broth for their soups. Nowadays the canned stock kind doesn’t have anything remotely close to the nutrients of bone broth soups and will not help you kick that nasty cold!
If you need a little more information on the healing powers of bone broth, check out this article. And if you are interested in learning how to make you own bone broth it is pretty simple. Check out my first experience making bone broth and the recipe I used here! Otherwise grocery stores like, Corner Market in Hattiesburg do sell Bone Broth!
If you can not find bone broth, these soups will work with regular stock and taste just fine.
The nutritional profile will change though. Just use what ever you have because these soups are AMAZING with either. Click on the links below for the recipes!
Bone broth is getting super popular. I’ll admit, I never really gave it much thought until recently when a Clean Kitchen client, Carly, asked me if I had any good soup recipes. Carly was in the middle of the CK 12 Week Challenge and about to have a procedure where her recovery required her not to eat solid food for 2 weeks! Talk about a doozy right smack in the middle of her 12 Week Challenge. It was just what I needed to to get inspired. Carly, just so you know, you inspired me to think outside my comfort zone and dig a little deeper into making clean eating work, even when faced with a “mush diet.”
This might be the fastest meal ever. And it packs some great vitamins and minerals using chicken bone broth, and boost the protein to 24 grams! Best thing is it’s a one serving meal. In a bind for what to make for dinner or quick lunch? This comes together so fast, with a few ingredients.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5-7 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
This is a “broccoli and cheese” soup revamp! We’ve bumped up the protein and nutrients by using bone broth as our base. Instead of cheddar cheese and heavy cream, we used fat free cream cheese and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top. Bump up the protein even more with using Greek Cream Cheese! So so yummy. Even though this soup does not have a meat protein source, it still packs 18.5 grams of protein in one serving!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 hours
Servings: 4 (very large) servings 🙂
Macros per serving: (used My Fitness Pal)
- Calories 153
- Fat .5 grams (if using fat free)
- Carbs 15 g (12 net)
- Fiber 3 g
- Sugar 8.2 g
- Protein 18.5 g
This is a revamp of the Fit Kids Kitchen Beefy Soup recipe. Same great flavor, just a little lower fat and lower carb. We promise you will want more than one bowl of this! To make this a nutritional powerhouse, we use locally made beef bone broth, by Lisa Phelps in Hattiesburg, Ms.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings


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I have laughed out loud more since my Chihuahua arrived than I have in a long time. He loves to play with the cat and hang by the pool with the grandchildren. He loves going anywhere I take him and he is a very sweet little guy socially.
A Chihuahua can easily be summed up as a tiny dog with a huge personality. Typically standing between 5-8 inches and rarely weighing more than six pounds, these dogs share little in common with their bigger ancestors apart from their big-dog attitude. Their compact size makes them ideal for living in apartments or other small spaces.
Chihuahuas are considered a national symbol of Mexico and are one of the oldest breeds of the Americas. While the AKC did not recognize the Chihuahua as an official breed until 1904, there is documentation of them being raised by the Aztecs in the early 16th century. Standing between 6-9 inches for the standard breed and 4-6 for the Teacup variety, Chihuahuas come in many different sizes and colors, and in both longhair and shorthair varieties. Chihuahuas are typically light to moderate shedders, but the shedding lasts all year.
Surprisingly, these dogs are a top watchdog candidate due to their extreme loyalty and territorial personalities. They may not have much bite, but the bark is often enough to scare away potential intruders. Their loyalty also makes them a great choice for first-time pet owners, just makes sure that children know to play gently with such a small dog.
Those in the market for a Chihuahua should be aware of the time commitment; Chihuahuas have some of the longest lifespans in the canine world, most living between 10-18 years. Relatively speaking, Chihuahuas don't need much exercise, and 30 minutes a day should be plenty to keep these dogs happy and healthy. Chihuahuas are also capable of competing in dog sporting events, such as agility and obedience competitions.
How dog-friendly is Pittsburgh?
A recent study from WalletHub analyzed the 100 largest US cities to see which are the most pet-friendly. In the study, Pittsburgh is ranked as the 11th most pet-friendly. The city is regarded as one of the most pet-friendly locations in the country because of its outdoor pet-friendliness and pet affordability. It ranks 20th and 22nd in these categories.
A similar study from SmartAsset ranked Pittsburgh as the 15th most pet-friendly city. They rank the city as one of the best places to have a pet because of the high number of dog parks and pet-friendly establishments.
Dog parks and outdoor activities in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has a variety of dog parks and other outdoor activities for your pup to get their daily dose of exercise and play. According to the SmartAsset study, there are 2.3 dog parks per 100,000 residents in the city. This is one of the highest numbers in the country. Some of the most popular off-leash dog parks in the city include Riding Meadow Park, Bernard Dog Run, Hartwood Acres County Dog Park, Point State Park, and White Oak Park.
Life in Pittsburgh with a dog
Pittsburgh has over 100 pet-friendly restaurants so you and your dog will have plenty of choices when you want to grab a bite to eat. Some of the most popular dog-friendly restaurants include Industry Public House, Redfin Blues, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Mullaney’s Harp and Fiddle, and Mindful Brewing Company.
Pittsburgh has many other pet-friendly businesses, including pet stores, groomers, daycares, and dog-friendly shopping centers. The city is also a favorable location when you want to find a place to live with your dog. A Zumper study ranked Lexington as the 38th best city in the country for pet-friendly rental listings.
When your friends and family are visiting Steel City, they too will have no trouble finding somewhere to stay with their dog as the city has dozens of pet-friendly hotels. A few of the most popular dog-friendly hotels in the city include Omni William Penn Hotel, Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, and The Oaklander Hotel.
Popular dog breeds in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is home to a diverse range of dog breeds. Some of the most popular breeds in the city include Labs, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Beagles, and American Pit Bull Terriers. No matter which breed you want to add to your family, your new pup will find many of its peers across the city.
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If you’re looking for the perfect flower to add to your garden, look no further than Veronica Spicata.
This beautiful plant grows quickly and produces stunning violet-blue flowers that are sure to turn heads.
Whether you’re a beginner gardener or an experienced horticulturist, spiked speedwell is a great choice for any garden.
|Common Name||Veronica, spiked speedwell, speedwell|
|Botanical Name||Veronica spicata|
|Plant Type||Herbaceous perennial|
|Mature Size||6 in. to 3 ft. tall, 6 in. to 2 ft. wide (depending on variety)|
|Sun Exposure||Full sun|
|Flower Color||Purplish-blue, pink, white|
|Hardiness Zones||3 to 8|
|Native Area||Europe, Asia|
Tips for Keeping Your Plants Healthy
- To keep your Veronica Spicata plants healthy, it is important to water them regularly. They should be watered about once a week, or whenever the soil feels dry to the touch.
- Be sure to soak the soil thoroughly so that the plant’s roots can get enough moisture. You can also fertilize your plants every few weeks with a general-purpose fertilizer to help them grow strong and produce more flowers.
- Pruning is also important for maintaining the health of your Veronica Spicata plants. Pruning helps encourage new growth and can also help prevent diseases from spreading.
- It is best to prune in early spring before new growth begins. Simply cut back any dead or diseased stems and leaves using sharp pruning shears.
Lighting and Temperature
Veronica Spicata plants prefer full sun, but they can also tolerate partial shade. They should be planted in an area that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.
The ideal temperature for Veronica Spicata plants is between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature gets too hot or cold, it can cause the plants to go into dormancy.
Veronica Spicata is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for plant that makes a great addition to any garden.
With proper care, these plants will thrive and produce stunning blooms for many years to come.
Veronica Spicata plants prefer well-drained soil. The ideal pH level for the soil is neutral, but these plants can also tolerate slightly acidic or alkaline soils.
If your soil is too heavy or clay-like, you can improve drainage by adding sand or organic matter to the mix.
You can fertilize your Veronica Spicata plants every few weeks with a general-purpose fertilizer to help them grow strong and produce more flowers.
It is best to apply fertilizer in the spring, after the last frost. Be sure to follow the instructions on the package for proper application.
Pruning is important for maintaining the health of your Veronica Spicata plants. Pruning helps encourage new growth and can also help prevent diseases from spreading.
It is best to prune in early spring before new growth begins. Simply cut back any dead or diseased stems and leaves using sharp pruning shears.
To keep your Veronica Spicata plants healthy, it is important to water them regularly. They should be watered about once a week, or whenever the soil feels dry to the touch.
Be sure to soak the soil thoroughly so that the plant’s roots can get enough moisture.
You can also fertilize your plants every few weeks with a general-purpose fertilizer to help them grow strong and produce more flowers.
Veronica Spicata plants can range in size from six inches to three feet, depending on the species.
The most common type of Veronica Spicata is the Speedwell, which typically reaches a height of two feet.
The blooms of Veronica Spicata plants typically start to open in late spring or early summer.
The petals are surrounded by small star-shaped blossoms that have an eye-catching violet-blue color as they develop on stems from dense mounds of leaves to create spike-like, tapered racemes.
Veronica is a sensitive plant that is susceptible to harm from common garden pests. Snails and slugs can damage the leaves, while aphids can cause the plant to become stunted and produce fewer flowers.
To protect your Veronica, it is important to use bait to control snails and slugs, and neem oil to control aphids.
Bait should be applied regularly, especially after rain, to keep the population of these pests under control. Neem oil should be applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions, as too much oil can damage the plant.
By taking these simple precautions, you can ensure that your Veronica stays healthy and blooms beautifully year after year.
Propagating Veronica Spicata
There are several different ways to multiply plants. One method is to lift and separate the plants every three to four years.
This helps the plants stay healthy and also allows for new plants to be grown from the edges. Another way to multiply plants is to take softwood cuttings in the summer or fall.
These cuttings can be placed in a potting medium and grown in pots until they are large enough to transfer to the garden. Seeds can also be used to growing new plants.
Collecting and planting seeds is a more labor-intensive process, but it can be a rewarding way to grow new plants.
No matter which method you choose, multiplying plants is a great way to expand your garden without having to buy new plants.
Types of Veronica Spicata
The Veronica spicata, commonly known as the Speedwell plant, is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family.
This perennial herbaceous plant is native to Europe, but it can now be found in other parts of the world as well. The Veronica spicata is characterized by its small, violet-blue flowers that grow in spikes. These flowers usually bloom from June to August.
The Speedwell plant is a popular choice for gardens because it is low-maintenance and easy to grow. Additionally, this plant is known for its ability to attract bees and butterflies.
There are many different cultivars of the Veronica spicata, all of which vary in height and flower color. However, all cultivars of this plant are prized for their beauty and versatility.
Can I grow Veronica in pots?
Veronica is a beautiful flowering plant that can add color and life to any garden. Many gardeners choose to grow Veronica in pots, as it is a relatively easy plant to care for.
When planting Veronica in a pot, it is important to choose a soil that is loose and mixed with compost. The pot should also be large enough to accommodate the plant’s roots.
Additionally, Veronica should be planted in spring for best results. With proper care, Veronica will thrive in a pot and provide years of enjoyment.
Can Speedwell be grown in containers?
Veronica, also known as speedwell, is a flowering plant that is part of the Plantaginaceae family. The perennial can be found in various parts of the world including Asia, Europe, and North America.
The plant is often used as a decorative flower in gardens and yards and can also be found growing wild in certain areas.
While Veronica can be planted with seeds in containers or an autumn cold frame, most people begin the perennial by transplanting it to the garden.
For best results, plant in spring and make sure the soil is loose and mixed with compost.
Dig two times the diameter of the container for the plant. With proper care, Veronica will produce blue, white, or pink flowers that are sure to add beauty to any space.
Do Veronica plants spread?
When it comes to Veronica plants, one of the most common questions is ‘Do they spread?’ The answer is both yes and no. Veronica Spicata is not usually cultivated from seed, but it is able to be planted directly in the garden from the spring and summer months from mid-summer to late-spring.
The process of germinating can take between two and three weeks. The plants can spread by self-seeding the garden or you may collect the seed heads and then plant the seeds wherever you like.
So, while they don’t exactly ‘spread’, with a little help from you, they can certainly populate your garden!
Does the Veronica plant need sun or shade?
The Veronica plant is a flowering plant that is native to Europe. It is a member of the plant family Plantaginaceae, which also includes the plantain and the speedwell.
The Veronica plant is a herbaceous perennial, which means that it has a life cycle of more than two years. The plant grows to a height of between 10 and 100 cm, and its flowers are typically blue or purple in color.
The Veronica plant blooms best in at least six hours of sun in full however, it will tolerate partial shade. In terms of watering, the Veronica plant prefers moist soil, but it will also tolerate dry conditions.
When grown in containers, the Veronica plant should be fertilized every two weeks. With proper care, the Veronica plant will bloom from June to September.
How do you take care of Veronica?
Veronica is a beautiful and delicate plant that deserves careful attention. In the summer, it’s important to only water Veronica when rainfall is less than one inch per week.
Too much water can damage the roots and make the plant susceptible to disease. To ensure that Veronica gets the moisture it needs, cover the area with a thin layer of compost, then add two inches of mulch on top.
Deadheading also helps to prolong bloom time, so be sure to remove any wilted flowers regularly.
Finally, after the first frost in autumn, cut back the stems to a few inches above the soil line. With proper care, Veronica will thrive and provide endless enjoyment.
Should I cut back Veronica for winter?
As the temperatures begin to drop, many gardeners start to think about preparing their plants for winter. For some species, this means cutting them back to encourage new growth in the spring.
However, with others, such as Veronica spicata (speedwell), this can actually do more harm than good. If left uncut, speedwell will die back naturally in winter, providing essential protection for the plant’s roots.
In addition, the dead foliage provides a valuable source of nutrients for the soil. As a result, it is best to leave speedwells unpruned during the winter months.
Do you cut back Veronica?
Veronica, more commonly known as Speedwell, is a common low-maintenance plant.
In the summer, deadheading – the process of taking out the spikes of flowering – and trimming the plants back towards the soil helps to keep it looking nice and flourishing in the garden for a long time.
However, some people choose not to do this, and instead let the plant go to seed. This can lead to a new generation of Veronica crops, which can then be harvested and used in floral arrangements or simply enjoyed in their natural state.
Whichever route you choose, Veronica is a plant that is sure to add beauty to your garden.
Where does Veronica like to grow?
Veronica loves to grow in sunny spots. She feels that the sun helps her to grow strong and tall. She also believes that it helps her to produce more food for her family.
Veronica has many friends who also like to grow in sunny spots. They think that the sun makes them feel happy and healthy. However, there are some people who do not like to grow in sunny spots.
They think that the sun is too hot and that it makes them sweat too much. But, overall, Veronica thinks that sunny spots are the best place to grow.
How long do Veronica flowers last?
The Veronica plant, also known as speedwell, produces beautiful blue, white, or pink flowers that bloom in clusters from early spring to late fall.
These hardy plants range in height from one to three feet and are tolerant of a variety of growing conditions.
While the flowers themselves only last a few days, the plant continues to produce new blooms throughout the season, making it a colorful addition to any garden.
With proper care, Veronica plants can last for several years, bringing beauty to the garden year after year.
How much sun does a Veronica plant need?
The Veronica plant is a hardy and versatile plant that can tolerate a wide range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade. It grows well in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils and does not tolerate drought conditions.
It is generally pest and disease free. In terms of sun exposure, the Veronica plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is important to note that the plant will still grow inpartial shade, but it may be leggy and produce fewer flowers.
When grown in full sun, the plant will be more compact and produce more blooms. So, when deciding how much sun to give your Veronica plant, it is best to err on the side of too much rather than too little.
With its tolerance for a wide range of growing conditions, the Veronica plant is a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners alike.

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Even though they often enhance happiness, acts of kindness such as giving a friend a ride or bringing food for a sick family member can be somewhat rare because people underestimate how good these actions make recipients feel, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin.
The study by UT Austin McCombs School of Business Assistant Professor of Marketing Amit Kumar, along with Nicholas Epley of the University of Chicago, found that although givers tend to focus on the object they’re providing or action they’re performing, receivers instead concentrate on the feelings of warmth the act of kindness has conjured up. This means that givers’ “miscalibrated expectations” can function as a barrier to performing more prosocial behaviors such as helping, sharing or donating.
The research is online in advance in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General.
To quantify these attitudes and behaviors, the researchers conducted a series of experiments.
In one, the researchers recruited 84 participants in Chicago’s Maggie Daley Park. Participants could choose whether to give away to a stranger a cup of hot chocolate from the park’s food kiosk or keep it for themselves. Seventy-five agreed to give it away.
Could kindness be a magic elixir that makes us happier – and healthier?
Research suggests acts of kindness like donating money, volunteering and mentoring can boost the giver’s emotional health, but science also is studying how altruism improves physical health.
Acts of kindness can take many forms, especially amid Random Acts of Kindness Week from Feb. 13-19. It can be as simple as holding a door for someone, to a commitment like donating blood or starting a fundraiser. (The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has many ideas to get you going.)
Gabi, my miniature poodle and canine companion, turns 16 years old today on December 12. She has lived with me for the past 15-1/2 years. In that period I can’t remember a day in which she didn’t bring a smile to my face or make me laugh out loud.
Gabi weighs 11 pounds. The vet said that a dog this size ages as follows: First year = 17 years, every year after that = 4 years, So Gabi, in people years, is 77 years old.
Also, in the course of our three daily walks, I have met hundreds of people that I never would have encountered otherwise. Some came in and out of my life like raindrops, but many have remained and become a part of my life.
Celebrating her birthday is personal for me and isn’t going to help anyone to lose any pounds or inches. However, a pet can play an important part in one’s happiness. Check out the post – Owning a pet can benefit your mental and physical health.
Although she is a part of my life now, I didn’t have a dog for over 50 years. My brother and I had a dog when I was around 10 years old, but it wasn’t long before he became my father’s dog. You can read about how Gabi came into my life in the post – Anatomy of an act of kindness.
Earlier this year I wrote a post on The ravages of old age which you can read by clicking the link. Gabi is clearly no longer a pup, but while she has some of her abilities waning, she still, hopefully has a long way to go.
What does Monaco mean to you? When I hear Monaco I think of the famous entertainers and athletes who have settled there to take advantage of the fact that Monaco levies no income taxes, so it functions as a tax haven worldwide.
There is also a famous sports car event called The Monte Carlo Rally which has been held there since 1911. It is considered to be Monaco’s Grand Prix, organized by the Automobile Club de Monaco. Long considered to be one of the toughest and most prestigious events in rallying. For 35 years, from 1973 to 2008 it was the opening round of the World Rally Championship.
Probably the principal thing that sticks in my mind about Monaco is the recollection of the storybook romance between movie star Grace Kelly and Monaco’s Prince Rainier. A true affair of the heart.
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But the Principality of Monaco has an even bigger heart in the area of looking after the young. It practices as a matter of policy acts of kindness toward afflicted children in developing countries. I advocate acts of kindness on a personal basis. It is good to see them practiced as a matter of policy by a country.
Twelve-year-old Aminata Keita, who lives in the Republic of Mali suffers from cardimyopathy. This is a rare disease that requires open heart surgery to repair. That kind of sophisticated medical treatment is not possible in Mali. However, the Mother and Child Hospital there referred Aminita to the Monaco Thoracic Center for treatment.
Dr. Gilles Dreyfus of the Cardio-Thoracic Center of Monaco says it treats all thoracic diseases from newborns to the very old.
Repairing Animata’s faulty heart valves allows her to live for the next 15 to 20 years without problems.
This was made possible by the Monaco Public Fund helps to finance these activities in particular for children with cardiovascular disease in developing countries.


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3) You re-use characters too much. Gather alot of people for these projects, or at least have them change shirts.
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Dthe avid Letterman knows how to make a splash. More than three seasons of his Netflix interview series My Next Needs Unnecessary Introduction—The last one to fall this Wednesday – the first Evening Show The host came with a major guest for each episode of the premiere.
Former President Barack Obama first arrived in early 2018, giving his most in-depth camera interview since leaving office with the long-haired Letterman. Last year, season two opened a fiery sit-down with Kanye West, who both said he felt “bullied” by liberals for supporting Trump and admitted he had never voted in his life. “Then you have nothing to say here,”; Letterman shot cheers from the crowd along with rapper Kim Kardashian West’s wife.
Now, this is the reality show that the star-turn-fashion mogul turned to join Letterman on stage for another amazing conversation to open the third stage.
Letterman began the interview, which was taped earlier this year, before the pandemic coronavirus began, by concern for the Kardashian clan for the late arrival at the theater. “Oh for the sake of Christ, showtime is not on the ticket?” he jokingly asked as Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian filed. An empty seat next to Jenner was immediately occupied by a later Kanye West.
The interview itself began with really curious questions from Letterman about hair extensions before the host actually submitted an apology for the laughter Preservation of the Kardashians to her Evening Show monologues back in the day. “So, we are here and we are not laughing now,” he said, pointing to the tremendous success his family has achieved. He also denies the whole notion that Kardashian is “famous for being famous” because he admits he has some skills involved in making a show like their function.
From there, things quickly shifted toward more topics, including his father’s role in OJ Simpson’s trial – he still wouldn’t say if he thought he was guilty in respect of his children — and Kardashian’s latest crusade as an advocate for prison sentence reform. Which, of course, leads to his unlikely alliance with President Donald Trump.
“I hope, for the next many administrations, I will work with the White House, helping them with clemencies,” Kardashian explained, as a picture appeared on her screen with Alice Johnson, the woman whose life sentence was he personally convinced the president to cut back, at the Oval Office with Trump.
Clearly uncomfortable with the notion of helping Trump’s image, Letterman asked, “But do you think what is being done in the name of reforming the reforms now by this current administration in any way allows the balance of democracy that back in a hallway of survival? “
It was a creepy, nonsensical question indicating the only logical response from his guest, who replied, “Well, I have no idea what you said.”
After the laughter and applause died, Letterman tried the letter again. “I appreciate what you are doing, but it does not make me better the current administration,” he said. But over and over again over the past few years, Kardashian has refused to say a bad word about the man in the White House, only telling her, “I understand that.”
He would not even tell Letterman who he was voting for in the presidential election, sitting in silence while forcing him, “I know who I am voting for.” Although the interview was taped before Joe Biden locked the Democratic nomination and before Kanye West officially threw his MAGA hat on the ring, the clear implication is who has the best chance of defeating Trump.
“Trust me, everyone called me and said, ‘Don’t you dare go to the White House or your reputation is gone,'” said Kardashian, arguing that a small price would be paid for save the lives of people otherwise die in prison.
“But you see, your good work is very good,” Letterman admitted. “This is a positive force that reduces what I consider to be unacceptable behavior by the president.”
“Trust me, everyone called me and said, ‘Don’t you dare walk into the White House or your reputation is over.’“
– Kim Kardashian West
Instead of agreeing that any such “unacceptable behavior” exists, Kardashian simply said he was “extremely grateful” for the administration’s work on criminal justice reform and “remains committed.” “in what he can do.
“Why didn’t I feel that way? I’m not as good a person as you are, perhaps? Letterman asked in response, before realizing that he had probably reached a dead end and moved on to other topics. Their conversation culminated in a truly horrific account of the robbery in Paris in 2016 in which Kardashian said he was sure he was going to die.
Throughout the time, Letterman’s love for Kardashian was evident. Eventually, he told her “he came out on the right side of everything.” But he is also clearly grieving over his absolute refusal to criticize Trump, whom he has known for decades should not have been given presidential power.
A few months after their interview, Alice Johnson appeared as a featured speaker at the Republican National Convention. But as he deeply thanked the president for changing his sentence, he vehemently refused to endorse him for a second term. Like Kardashian, Johnson told CNN’s Jake Tapper that he was “committed” to this narrow mission and clearly did not want to say anything that might beat Trump’s ego.
As a co-star in reality show, Kardashian knows that Trump cares more about liking than he really helps people so he won’t reveal even the slightest hint of disapproval. Letterman has been an interviewer around the world in his new format for a long time, but even he was unable to break it.


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As soon as the snow starts falling, the Western White Mountains turn into a winter wonderland. People come from near and far to enjoy its abundance of incredible outdoor activities. With several top-rated ski resorts within the region, alpine skiing and snowboarding are often a major attraction. While the ski resorts are still planning to open this winter, in light of current events, you may find yourself more interested in trying some of the other fun winter activities in the mountains away from the crowds.
We’ve interviewed a few of our local outdoor experts to provide some inside information and tips on how to enjoy the Western White Mountains this winter away from the ski resorts. With winter hiking, cross country skiing, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, and other, you certainly won’t be bored this winter!
Hundreds of thousands of people flock to the White Mountains every year to hike many of the area’s famous peaks, but few get to experience the beauty of the White Mountains during the winter months. Justin Walsh, the General Manager at Burgeon Outdoor and a registered mountain guide, says, “If you have the skills and equipment, there’s no better feeling than crossing a ridge (such as Franconia Ridge or the Presidential Range) when it’s 40 below zero with winds blowing at 70 miles an hour, all while feeling completely comfortable.” While Justin, who has climbed Denali, Mount Rainier, Cotopaxi, and the Matterhorn among other high peaks around the globe, is a mountaineering expert, even those who have never hiked in the winter can enjoy the mountains in the winter.
The Western White Mountains has no shortage of beginner-friendly hikes like Lincoln Woods Trail, Lonesome Lake, and Mt. Lafayette. For the adrenaline junkies, book a mountaineering adventure through one of the local guide services and experience the so-called “alpine zone.” As Justin says, “it’s an incredible natural asset.”
While most people prefer to stick to the groomed trails and glades of the local ski resorts, more and more people are adventuring out to the backcountry of the White Mountains. Alpine backcountry skiing has increased tremendously in recent years. Gary of Village Ski and Sport in Lincoln says, “there are tons of great backcountry ski spots in the White Mountains, but you often need someone to show you where they are.” Granite Backcountry Alliance is a great resource to discover the abundance of local glades for skiing and also to connect with other likeminded backcountry skiers.
Backcountry skiing is different than skiing at a resort, like Loon Mountain or Cannon Mountain. You need specialized gear and must be prepared to handle all the elements and risks of backcountry skiing. As Gary says, “you need the knowledge to do things, like basic winter survival skills and avalanche safety.” Several local guide services will be happy to take you backcountry skiing for your first time. Stop by Village Ski and Sport, and Gary and his team will help outfit you with all the equipment you need.
Cross Country Skiing
Cross country skiing is another popular winter sport in the Western White Mountains. There are tons of great locally groomed trails and backcountry trails just waiting to be explored. The White Mountain National Forest has some great trails, like the Lincoln Woods Trail, Greeley Ponds Trail, and Kancamagus Brook Cross Country Ski Trail that are great for a variety of skiers. Locals love the quieter and less developed Lafayette XC-Ski Trail as well.
Winter hiking and snowshoeing often go hand-in-hand. Most hiking trails can be utilized in the winter for snowshoeing. Steve Smith of Mountain Wanderer in Lincoln recommends Mt. Pemigewasset, Lonesome Lake, the Old Bridle Path on Mt. Lafayette up to the first outlook ledges, the Flume, Lincoln Woods Trail, and Greeley Ponds for easy to moderate snowshoeing. For the more experienced and fit hikers, Mt. Liberty is a great choice. For a unique Western White Mountains experience, Steve says, “Lonesome Lake is a great full moon hike, but be prepared for very cold nighttime temperatures!” Steve has owned and operated the Mountain Wanderer Map & Bookstore for over 22 years in Lincoln and is the co-editor of the AMC White Mountain Guide. Stop by his shop and he’ll point you to the right trail.
Helpful Tips on Dressing for Winter Activities
Our local experts who have well over 50 years of experience combined have provided some great tips on how to dress for winter activities in the White Mountains. As you may already know, the weather can change with a drop of a hat at any time in the White Mountains, especially during the winter months.
- “Layers! Modularity is key, so make sure you can adjust your “insulation” to be appropriate at any level of exposure and any level of bodily activity.” – Justin
- “Microspikes or similar traction devices are suitable for hard-packed trails. Icy conditions, such as what is often found above treeline on the higher peaks, require full crampons. This kind of hike is for experienced winter hikers only.” – Steve
- “Your feet are almost always the first thing to get cold. The temptation is often to add more layers of socks or add heavier weight socks, but the key to warm feet is almost always adequate circulation. Make sure that both your boots and socks fit loosely enough to allow your circulation to keep your feet warm.” – Justin
- “For backcountry skiing, you need to be prepared. That means bringing food, water, a sleeping bag or warm coat, and a first aid kit. You never know what could happen, especially if you’re far from your car.” – Gary
Enjoy Winter in the Western White Mountains
The Western White Mountains is your winter playground. Experience a variety of outdoor activities this winter and make sure you stop by our local experts’ shops and say thank you for all their great advice!
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Democrats Pick Up State House Seats, End Republican Supermajority
Before Tuesday, Republicans held 81 of the 120 seats in the Florida House. That two-thirds majority left Democrats effectively powerless.
Last night, Republican incumbent State Reps. Peter Nehr, Scott Plakon and Shawn Harrison were all upset by Democratic challengers.
Rep. Chris Dorwoth, a controversial politician who was in line to become Speaker of the House in two years, may also be headed to defeat. On election night it appeared he was losing to Democratic challenger Mike Clelland in his Seminole County district. That race is now headed to a recount.
In Miami, meanwhile, Democratic newcomer Jose Javier Rodriguez knocked off GOP veteran Alex Diaz de la Portilla to add a Blue seat to the Dade delegation.
Several other house races were decided by less than a few hundred votes, and have not been officially called yet, but so far Democrats have done enough to end that GOP supermajority.
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Know Your Ocean: Trash Debris Monitoring Reveals Insights into Marine Debris Origins and the Local Community’s Impact on Maui’s Beaches.
From December 2022 to January 2023, the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council conducted extensive monitoring and debris removal in six Maui streams and gulches: Ukumehame, Kahana, Kanaio, Kaua‘ula, Wailuku, and an unnamed gulch at Cove Beach Park. The study aimed to establish baseline data for coastal debris sources, assess compliance with the 2022 single-use plastic ban, and raise community awareness about local marine debris. A total of 4,428 trash items were cataloged and removed during 117 surveys, with Kanaio Gulch having the highest trash count. Plastics were the most common type of debris. The study highlights the complex relationship between human activity and marine debris and provides insights into seasonal trends and the importance of community clean-up efforts.
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council invites you to an important FREE Zoom Webinar on Wednesday, October. 4 at 5:30 PM. Find out more about the effort to understand where Maui’s marine debris is coming from and how efforts to reduce it are working… or not. Register here: https://bit.ly/Trash2MarineDebris
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You’ll meet Tiara Stark, who, growing up on Maui within a Polynesian family, developed a profound admiration for the natural ecosystems of Hawaiʻi, which inspired her to pursue a career in marine conservation. After completing her postgraduate degree, Tiara returned to her island home of Maui to actively contribute to community conservation endeavors. These included part-time positions as a Research Coordinator with MNMRC and as Senior Team Lead with MNMRC’s partnership program Hui O Ka Wai Ola. Tiara is currently Project Manager for The Nature Conservancy’s Maui Marine Program where she leads and supports a range of research and monitoring projects, as well as community-led conservation initiatives all aimed at the shared objective of safeguarding, managing, and revitalizing marine ecosystems for future generations. Tiara’s dedication to marine conservation is also evident in her personal interests, which include snorkeling, scuba diving, and sustainable fishing.
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Al-Khasa’is al-Muhammadiyya ﷺ - Hard Cover
Title: Al-Khasa’is al-Muhammadiyya ﷺ - Hard Cover
Author: Shaykh 'Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam / Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti / Shaykh Muhammad al-Mahdi al-Fasi / Foreword by Yasir Fahmy / Translated by Ahmad Derrick Peat and Moustafa Elqabbany
Publisher: Imam Ghazali Institute
Languages: English translation with parallel Arabic of Khasa'is texts
The science of Khasa'is encompasses the study of the uniqueness of the actions, the attributes, and the essence of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, as well as the special gifts given to him, and the special gifts that are given to the Muslim Ummah by virtue of their status as the Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ. Knowledge of the Khasa'is is considered to be one of the keys to benefiting from one's relationship with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, since his unique aspects provide openings to innumerable blessings.
In the history of Islam, the earliest works in the genre of Khasa'is date from the time of the early Imams and compilers of Hadith. This present work consists of translations of two major works in the genre of Khasais and one supplemental work from three of the great scholars of the Ummah: Bidayat al-Sul fi Tafdhil al-Rasul ﷺ of Shaykh 'Izz al-Din ibn 'Abd al-Salam, as well as Unmūdhaj al-Labīb fi Khasa’is al-Habib ﷺ of Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, and selections from Matali' al-Masarrat li Jala' Dala'il al-Khayrat of Shaykh Muhammad al-Mahdi al-Fasi.
However, in modern times the science of Khasa'is has been neglected, to the point that many Muslims have become unaware of its existence. This present volume is an attempt to rectify this deficiency, to present the Khasa'is to an English-speaking audience in a manner befitting the unique honor, majesty, and significance of Allah's Final Messenger ﷺ. Each page is the result of a collaboration of a world-class team of translators, editors, designers, typesetters, and printers from across four continents, and every detail represents a fusion of traditional knowledge and design elements with state-of-the-art book production methods. The result is a work the like of which has never before been printed in the English language, that is sure to occupy a place of honor in the library or home.
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- Deeper understanding of the many traditional names and titles of Allah's Messenger ﷺ and the wisdom, significance, and purpose of each one
- Increased love for Allah's Messenger ﷺ, attachment to him, and awe of him

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