1 Top Stories: New 13" MacBook Pro, WWDC Starts June 22, AirPods Pro Firmware Update, and More By www.macrumors.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:48 PDT This week saw a couple of big announcements, led by the launch of an update for the 13-inch MacBook Pro line. Most notably, the update brought the improved Magic Keyboard previously introduced on its 16-inch sibling and the MacBook Air, with high-end models also receiving updated processors. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The second significant announcement this week was that Apple's first all-digital Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off on June 22. Other news this week included a firmware update for the AirPods Pro, an update on Apple's Mini-LED efforts, and more. Read on below and check out our video above for recaps of all of this week's most important stories! New 13-Inch MacBook Pro Announced With Magic Keyboard, 10th-Gen Processors, Up to 32GB RAM and 4TB SSD, and More Apple this week refreshed its 13-inch MacBook Pro lineup, with key features including the same Magic Keyboard as the 16-inch MacBook Pro, up to 80 percent faster Intel graphics than the previous generation, up to 32GB of RAM, up to 4TB of SSD storage, and 6K display support. First introduced on the 16-inch MacBook Pro last year, the Magic Keyboard features a far more reliable scissor mechanism with 1mm of key travel. After five years, Apple has finally transitioned its entire notebook lineup away from its issue-prone butterfly keyboard. 10th-generation Intel processor options are only available on higher-end models, with the $1,799 configuration proving to be up to 16.5% faster than the $1,299 base model with an older 8th-generation processor. Apple's Virtual WWDC Event to Kick Off on June 22 Apple has announced that its first-ever online-only WWDC will begin Monday, June 22 via the Apple Developer app and website. The weeklong event will include a virtual keynote, sessions, and labs, with more details to be shared in June. And it's free! Apple is expected to introduce iOS 14, iPadOS 14, macOS 10.16, tvOS 14, and watchOS 7 at WWDC 2020, with beta testing to take place over the summer. Student developers from all over the world can enter Apple's Swift Student Challenge by creating an interactive scene in Swift Playgrounds that can be experienced in three minutes. Winners will receive an exclusive WWDC20 jacket and pin set. Submissions are open through May 17. Apple Updates AirPods Pro Firmware to Version 2D15 Apple this week released a new firmware version 2D15 for the AirPods Pro, replacing version 2C54. In recent months, some AirPods Pro owners have been complaining about reduced noise cancellation and crackling or static sounds, so users have listened for any improvements following the update. Perhaps proving how subjective sound quality can be, feedback has been decidedly mixed, with some users noticing an improvement, some noticing no change, and some noticing further degradation to noise cancellation. Apple has offered some help in the form of two new support documents for users to troubleshoot noise cancellation or crackling sound issues. 10 Tips and Tricks for the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard Have you recently picked up a new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro? Here's a list of our favorite tips and tricks that you need to know. The tips and tricks relate to adjusting the backlight brightness, customizing the cursor's behavior, enabling tap-to-click on the trackpad, other trackpad gestures, accessing the Emoji keyboard, and more. Apple's Mini-LED Product Roadmap May Have Been Pushed Back to 2021 Disappointed that the new 13-inch MacBook Pro was not the rumored 14-inch model? That may be due to a slight delay in Apple's plans to release a range of new products with Mini-LED backlit displays. Kuo believes Apple's first Mini-LED products might not launch until 2021. The analyst has previously said these products would include a new 14.1-inch MacBook Pro, 16-inch MacBook Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and more. Kuo has previously said that Mini-LED displays will allow for thinner and lighter product designs, while offering many of the same benefits of OLED displays used on the latest iPhones, including good wide color gamut performance, high contrast and dynamic range, and local dimming for truer blacks. NFC-Based Digital Key Specification Released Ahead of Apple's Rumored CarKey Feature on iPhone Amid rumors that Apple is working on a digital "CarKey" feature for iPhone, the Car Connectivity Consortium has announced that its NFC-based Digital Key Release 2.0 specification has been finalized and made available to its members, which includes Apple. "CarKey" will allow an iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock, lock, and start an NFC-compatible vehicle. Just like credit cards and boarding passes, users will be able to add a digital car key to the Wallet app, eliminating the need to use a physical car key or key fob. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!This article, "Top Stories: New 13" MacBook Pro, WWDC Starts June 22, AirPods Pro Firmware Update, and More" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums Full Article Featured
1 Base 13-Inch MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Air By www.macrumors.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:00:49 PDT Apple recently updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro, and the $1,299 base model remains a popular alternative to the $999 MacBook Air. To help with your buying decision, read our comparison of the notebooks below. The differences between the base 13-inch MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air are quite nuanced, with each notebook possessing some unique features. What's the Same13-inch Retina display with 227 pixels per inch and True Tone support Magic Keyboard with reliable scissor switch design Force Touch trackpad 2 × Thunderbolt 3 ports 3.5mm headphone jack 256GB of SSD storage standard, configurable up to 2TB Touch ID T2 security chip 720p webcam 802.11ac Wi-Fi, also known as Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5.0 Three-microphone array with directional beamforming Dolby Atmos surround soundAdvantages of Base 13-Inch MacBook ProThe display supports the P3 wide color gamut for more vibrant and lifelike colors The display is brighter at up to 500 nits vs. 400 nits on MacBook Air Touch Bar Slightly better sounding speakersAdvantages of MacBook AirUp to 11 hours of battery life vs. 10 hours on base 13-inch MacBook Pro Weighs slightly less at 2.8 pounds vs. 3.1 pounds for base 13-inch MacBook Pro Faster RAM: 3733MHz LPDDR4X vs. 2133MHz LPDDR3 for base 13-inch MacBook Pro 6K display support vs. 5K on base 13-inch MacBook ProUnlike the MacBook Pro, the MacBook Air also has a gold color option.Performance Generally speaking, the MacBook Air remains best suited for lightweight day-to-day tasks like web browsing and creating spreadsheets, while the MacBook Pro is better equipped to handle more intensive tasks like rendering large video files. This is not only because the MacBook Pro has faster processors than the Air, but also because it has a more advanced thermal design for dissipating heat inside the computer. While the MacBook Air has been updated with Intel's latest 10th-generation processors, the base 13-inch MacBook Pro continues to use older 8th-generation processors. However, the Air uses lower-wattage Y-series chips with lower clock speeds, so the Pro still has faster overall performance, as confirmed by benchmarks. Geekbench 5 scores for the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air configurations:MacBook Air / 1.1GHz dual-core Core i3: 1,002 single-core and 1,998 multi-core MacBook Air / 1.1GHz quad-core Core i5: 1,055 single-core and 2,645 multi-core MacBook Air / 1.2GHz quad-core Core i7: 1,102 single-core and 2,843 multi-core MacBook Pro / 1.4GHz quad-core Core i5: 927 single-core and 3,822 multi-core MacBook Pro / 1.7GHz quad-core Core i7: 1,036 single-core and 3,909 multi-core Takeaways:The base model 13-inch MacBook Pro for $1,299 has up to 91 percent faster multi-core performance than the base model MacBook Air for $999 If considering the MacBook Air, upgrading to the quad-core Core i5 option is well worth the extra $100, as it is up to 32 percent faster than the base model and more closely rivals the base 13-inch MacBook Pro Geekbench 5 scores are calibrated against a baseline score of 1,000, which is the score of an Intel Core i3-8100. Higher scores are better, with double the score indicating double the performance. Compare with other Mac benchmarks here. Bottom Line If you value portability and up to an extra hour of battery life, and are willing to sacrifice some performance, the MacBook Air is a relatively good value. Just remember to consider spending an extra $100 on the quad-core Core i5 processor option, as the $999 base model is equipped with a particularly sluggish dual-core processor. For more intensive tasks, the 13-inch MacBook Pro's faster processors and more advanced thermal design will allow you to push the limits more without the fans running obnoxiously. You'll also get the Touch Bar, a brighter and more vibrant display, and slightly better sounding speakers with high dynamic range.Related Roundups: MacBook Air, MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Air (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Caution)This article, "Base 13-Inch MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Air" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums Full Article MacBook Air Retina MacBook Pro
1 Ursa Major Awards for 2019 Open for Voting - Fursuit and NonFiction categories removed for year By www.flayrah.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 03:47:20 +0000 The Ursa Majors are ready for votes and the nominees have been revealed. Voting can be found at their website and is open throughout the month of March. Two categories, however, received no nominees due to being an insufficient number of nominations and will not be put up to vote for a winner. Those two categories being Fursuits and Non-Fiction. If you enjoy film, fiction, art, or any other of the many items that are up for selection as the best of the best for the year of 2019 be sure to vote this month. If you like non-fiction or fursuits, well, you can always be sure to nominate next year. The nominees are: read more Full Article Ursa Major Awards
1 Have you had convention plans altered by COVID-19? By www.flayrah.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 04:36:51 +0000 Yes, a cancellation Yes, a postponed con Yes, both No I haven't had any plans altered Full Article conventions coronavirus
1 Movie Review: 'Animal Crackers' (2017) By www.flayrah.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 04:46:38 +0000 Animal Crackers (trailer) is a 94-minute computer-animated children's movie. The brainchild of Scott Sava, it caught the early attention of furry fandom at least as far back as 2015. Concept animation showed a guy haphazardly munching on animal-shaped cookies that turned him into the animals. As time went on, Sava brought in financial backers, a co-director (Tony Bancroft, who'd worked on several Disney movies), and a co-writer (Dean Lorey). The finished product premiered at the Annecy Film Festival in 2017... and then vanished. It turns out that Sava had made the mistake of not securing a distributor ahead of time. With very little bargaining power, it eventually got shown in China in 2018, and some other countries in 2019. read more Full Article animation CGI film films movies opinion reviews
1 COVID-19 pandemic causes furry convention closures and delays worldwide By www.flayrah.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 11:40:18 +0000 As governments restrict gatherings of people, furry conventions are being postponed or canceled. Here's a quick run down of events in April, May, and June and their status as of May 5 17:28 EDT (UTC-4) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic - updates to come. A new section has been added for past events impacted for historical purposes. Links go to statements if available, or to their Twitter feed or site. See also: Furry Fandom and the Internet forced back to roots by viral outbreak read more Full Article Anthrocon AnthrOhio Argentina FurFiesta Biggest Little Fur Con cancellation ConFuzzled conventions coronavirus Eurofurence Fantastic FurDU Furizon Furlandia Furnexion Furrnion furry Furry Weekend Holland Furry Wekeend Atlanta Gateway Furmeet Golden State Fur Con health care illness Just Fur The Weekend LondonFurs medicine Mephit Mini Con Midwest FurFest Motor City Fur Con Otterdance Thaitails travel Wild Nights ZodiaCon
1 Music Picks for 2018 By www.folded.com Published On :: ….for the three of you who still read blogs! Album of the Year: Janelle Monae, Dirty Computer. Really no question about this one. I enjoyed her previous albums, but this one is really a whole additional quantum level of amazing. Honorable Mentions: K.I.D, Tired All the Time — the early contender before Janelle’s album came … Continue reading Music Picks for 2018 Full Article
1 Music Picks for 2019 By www.folded.com Published On :: Tough choices this year! Charly Bliss got surprisingly (and impressively) sophisticated on their sophomore effort, K.Flay took one step further away from indie-rap towards indie-rock, and her girlfriend Miya Folick put forth a deeply rich and powerful album. Album of the Year: Maddie Ross, Never Have I Ever. I was already digging this a lot … Continue reading Music Picks for 2019 Full Article
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1 Amy Goodman interviews Tavis Smiley, Cornel West on the 2012 Election & Why Calling Obama “Progressive” Ignores His Record. Democracy Now: Friday, November 9, 2012. By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:54:07 +0000 Cornel West and Tavis Smiley criticize President Barack Obama for being to the right of even President Richard Nixon. Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles 2012 election Amy Goodman Cornel West Democracy Now Friday November 9 2012. interview Poverty President Barack Obama Progressive Tavis Smiley transcript video
1 Berlin looks to build $21 million police department By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:28:08 +0000 The Berlin police department is looking to build a new facility, but some residents don't think spending $21 million should even be considered. Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles Berlin looks to build $21 million police department Berlin Police Department Berlin Property Owners Association body armor bullet proof vests chemical equipment militarization of police military equipment new police station Rachel Rochette riot helmets SWAT rifles William Brighenti CPA
1 Ed Shultz interviews Bernie Sanders on The Ed Show April 30 2015 By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2015 22:23:13 +0000 On April 30, 2015 Ed Schultz, host of The Ed Show, interviews Senator Bernie Sanders on his announcement that he will run for President of the United States in the Democratic Primary. Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles 2016 Presidential Election announcement to run for President Bernie Sanders April 30 2015 interview Democratic Primary Ed Shultz Ed Shultz interviews Bernie Sanders on The Ed Show April 30 2015 Presidential Candidate Senator Bernie Sanders the Ed Show transcript video
1 Senator Bernie Sanders speaks out against the Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement to the United States Senate May 12 2015 By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Tue, 12 May 2015 23:01:25 +0000 The Senate considered H.R. 1314, the legislative vehicle for trade promotion authority reauthorization.?It would give the president broad fast-track authority when negotiating trade agreements and require Congress to consider treaties without an amendment process. Senator Bernie Sanders speaks out against this bill before the Senate on May 12, 2015. Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles H.R. 1314 the legislative vehicle for trade promotion authority reauthorization May 12 2015 Senator Bernie Sanders Senator Bernie Sanders speaks out against the Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement to the United States Senate May 12 2015 TPA TPP trade promotion authority Trans Pacific Partnership transcript United States Senate video
1 CNN Brianna Keilar interviews Senator Bernie Sanders on State of the Union May 17 2015 By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Sun, 17 May 2015 17:07:01 +0000 CNN Brianna Keilar interviews Senator Bernie Sanders on State of the Union May 17 2015. Senator Bernie Sanders says the American people want and deserve a serious debate on the serious issues facing our country today instead of merely the same old, endless 30 second, ad hominem, attack ads. Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles 2016 Presidential race Brianna Keilar CNN CNN Brianna Keilar interviews Senator Bernie Sanders on State of the Union May 17 2015 CNN SR. WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Democratic Primary 2016 Elizabeth Warren Hillary Clinton income inequality May 17 2015 Path to Victory Senator Bernie Sander State of the Union Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) transcript video
1 Senator Bernie Sanders interviewed by Chris Hayes on May 6 2015 By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 23:43:58 +0000 The Vermont senator and presidential candidate talks to Chris Hayes about his differences with Hillary Clinton and the prospects for his presidential candidacy. Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles All in with Chris Hayes 5/6/15 Chris Hayes Hillary Clinton interview May 6 2015 Senator Bernie Sanders Senator Bernie Sanders interview by Chris Hayes May 6 2015 Today MSNBC transcript transcript from the Wednesday show video
1 College for ALL Act presented by Senator Bernie Sanders on May 19 2015 By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2015 03:27:56 +0000 Read the text of Senator Bernie Sanders bill to make college tuition free for students and to be financed by a tax on Wall Street speculation. WASHINGTON, May 19 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today introduced legislation to make 4-year public colleges and universities tuition free. “We live in a highly competitive global economy. If our economy is to be strong, we need the best educated work force in the world. That will not happen if every year hundreds of thousands of bright young people cannot afford to go to college and if millions more leave school deeply in debt,” Sanders said. Under the legislation, $70 billion a year in assistance – two-thirds from the federal government and one-third from states – would replace what public colleges and universities now charge in tuition and fees. The federal share of the cost would be offset by imposing a tax on Wall Street transactions by investment houses, hedge funds and other speculators. The legislation also would overhaul student loan programs so students and their parents could reduce crushing debt loads which now exceed Americans’ credit card debt. Federal profits on loans would be eliminated, work-study programs expanded and incentives offered for colleges and universities to keep costs down. “We once led the world in the percentage of our people with a college degree, now we are in 12th place.” Sanders said. “Countries like Germany, Denmark, Sweden and many more are providing free or inexpensive higher education for their young people. They understand how important it is to be investing in their youth. We should be doing the same,” he added. Tuition at 4-year public colleges and universities rose by 50 percent in the United States during the past decade. As state governments have cut support for higher education, the burden has shifted to students and their parents. With this spring’s college commencement season underway, the class of 2015 is the most indebted class in American history, according to Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of Edvisors, a website on college costs and financial aid. Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles College for All Act free tuition bill of Senator Bernie Sanders Robin Hood tax on Wall Street Summary of Senator Sanders' College for All Act text of Senator Bernie Sanders bill transcript video
1 Senator Bernie Sanders before the Senate December 2 2014 presenting an Economic Agenda for America: 12 Steps Forward By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 19:21:54 +0000 THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IN THIS PARTICULAR MOMENT IN OUR HISTORY MUST MAKE A VERY FUNDAMENTAL DECISION, AND THAT DECISION IS DO WE CONTINUE THE STATUS QUO WHICH INCLUDES A 40-YEAR DECLINE OF OUR MIDDLE CLASS AND A HUGE AND GROWING GAP BETWEEN THE VERY, VERY RICH AND EVERYONE ELSE, OR DO WE FIGHT FOR A BOLD AND MEANINGFUL ECONOMIC AGENDA THAT CREATES JOBS, RAISES WAGES, PROTECTS OUR ENVIRONMENT AND PROVIDES HEALTH CARE FOR EVERY AMERICAN Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles An Economic Agenda for America: 12 Steps Forward Senator Bernie Sanders Senator Bernie Sanders before the Senate December 2 2014 presenting an Economic Agenda for America: 12 Steps Forward transcript video
1 Senator Bernie Sanders warns the press not to underestimate him in the 2016 campaign for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Mon, 25 May 2015 23:36:33 +0000 Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) warns not to underestimate him in the 2016 Democratic race for the White House. Sanders, who is formally launching his campaign Tuesday, said he has a strong message. Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles Elizabeth Warren Hillary Clinton May 25 2015 Senator Bernie Sanders warns the press not to underestimate him in the 2016 campaign for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States super PAC Washington Post
1 Chuck Todd of Meet the Press interviews Bernie Sanders on May 31 2015 By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Sun, 31 May 2015 19:06:47 +0000 The Vermont Senator and Presidential candidate talks Hillary Clinton, the 2016 race, and an essay he wrote in the 70's about sex. Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles Accountants CPA Hartford Connecticut LLC barefoot accountant Bernie Sanders Bill Clinton Chuck Todd Chuck Todd of Meet the Press interviews Bernie Sanders on May 31 2015 Glass-Steagall Hillary Clinton interview transcript interview video May 31 2015 Meet the Press NAFTA Patriot Act President Obama Section 215 TPP trade agreements Trans Pacific Partnership transcript USA Freedom Act video Wall Street William Brighenti CPA
1 Bill Curry analyzes the Connecticut primaries April 26 2016 on Fox CT News By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 22:01:37 +0000 Bill Curry: “In some ways, you would be [surprised that the polls in Connecticut are busy today]. Last week, on the Democratic side, every story said that it’s all over for Bernie; it’s so difficult to put this nomination together. … Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford April 26 2016 Bernie Sanders Bill Curry analyzes the Connecticut primaries April 26 2016 Connecticut primaries Democratic Party Donald Trump Fox CT News New Haven Green rally for Bernie Sanders Republican party
1 Ralph Nader talks about the Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Primary on C-Span May 4 2016 By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2016 02:43:54 +0000 Ralph Nader on Campaign 2016 Ralph Nader talked about his upcoming book, Breaking Through Power: It’s Easier Than We Think, as well as the latest developments in the 2016 presidential election. Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles 2016 Bernie Sanders C-Span Democratic Primary Greta Wodele Brawner Hillary Clinton Ralph Nader Ralph Nader talks about the Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Primary on C-Span May 4 2016 third parties
1 Jill Stein interviewed by Ralph Nader September 17 2016. Recording and transcript of interview. By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2016 07:18:37 +0000 This is one of the best interviews on American politics ever to be broadcasted. Ralph Nader and Jill Stein discuss our corrupt government and corrupt media controlled by corporations, and explain how we no longer have a democracy but corporate tyranny. Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles Bernie Sanders Democratic Party Donald Trump Gary Johnson Green Party Hillary Clinton Hofstra Presidential debate interview transcribed interview transcript interview transcription Jill Stein Jill Stein interviewed by Ralph Nader September 17 2016 Jill Stein interviewed by Ralph Nader September 17 2016. Recording and transcript of interview. KPFK Libertarian Party Ralph Nader Ralph Nader Radio Hour Republican party Steve Skrovan transcript transcription of Jill Stein Ralph Nader interview
1 The Brainwashing Of Hillary Voters Is Complete. Transcript of October 20 2016 The Jimmy Dore Show. By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Oct 2016 07:27:03 +0000 The Brainwashing Of Hillary Voters Is Complete. Hillary Clinton voters are either getting paid or have been brainwashed into defending her pro-corporate status quo policies. Jimmy Dore breaks it down on his broadcast, October 20, 2016. Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles brainwashing Chris Hedges corporate talking-points Democrats discrediting journalists reporting on Wikileaks Donald Trump duopoly George Orwell Green Party Hillary Clinton Independents Jill Stein Jimmy Dore John Oliver October 20 2016 Republicans The Brainwashing Of Hillary Voters Is Complete The Brainwashing Of Hillary Voters Is Complete. Transcript of October 20 2016 The Jimmy Dore Show. The Jimmy Dore Show ThinkProgress third party transcript WikiLeaks
1 Full Interview of Julian Assange by John Pilger on the State of the Union 2016 By www.cpa-connecticut.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Nov 2016 16:42:36 +0000 Julian Assange says Donald Trump would not be permitted to win. All of the establishment--Wall Street, Corporate America, the elites, the media, career politicians, et al--is united behind Hillary Clinton. Continue reading → Full Article Accountants CPA Hartford Articles $111 billion infrastructure 2009 Bahrainis Clinton has been eaten alive by her ambition Clinton's emails FBI Full Interview of Julian Assange by John Pilger Full Interview of Julian Assange by John Pilger on the State of the Union 2016 General David Petraeus Hillary Clinton ISIL John Pilger John Podesta Julian Assange Moroccans November 5 2016 interview Qataris Saudi Arabia Saudis secret world of US election Secretary of State transcript Trump won’t be permitted to win WikiLeaks
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1 Gay Pride Blackpool 2016 #1 By www.chromasia.com Published On :: 2016-06-12T09:15:30+00:00 Three portraits from yesterday's Blackpool Pride Festival in Blackpool, all of which were shot with the Fujifilm X-T1 and 90mm f/2 (my new favourite lens). As always, it was a great event, with lots of great characters. Full Article
1 Gay Pride Blackpool 2016 #2 By www.chromasia.com Published On :: 2016-06-13T16:34:05+00:00 While pretty much everyone enjoyed the Blackpool Pride Festival there were a handful of slightly less cheerful folk. Full Article
1 Dubai detail #1 By www.chromasia.com Published On :: 2016-06-30T16:27:08+00:00 This isn't quite abstract enough to be unrecognisable, but I like that it's not as immediately obvious as some of my other shots of Dubai. capturedcameralensfocal lengthapertureshutter speedshooting modeexposure biasmetering modeISOflashimage qualityRAW converterimage editorplugins (etc)cropped? 7.18am 9/4/16 Fujifilm X-Pro 2 XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 180mm f/5.6 1/80 aperture priority +0.7 average 200 no RAW Camera RAW Photoshop CC (2015.5) none minor transformation Full Article
1 untitled #182 By www.chromasia.com Published On :: 2016-09-30T17:34:51+00:00 I haven't posted anything on the blog for ages, so thought I'd share another of the images I shot during one of my GPP workshops earlier this year. In other news, we've just opened up our new mentoring programme to 12 new students. If you're interested in improving you photography, postproduction, or both, take a look. capturedcameralensfocal lengthapertureshutter speedshooting modeexposure biasmetering modeISOflashimage qualityRAW converterimage editorplugins (etc)cropped? 5.15pm on 9/4/16 Fujifilm X-T1 XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS 10mm f/11 1/60 aperture priority 0.3 average 200 no RAW Camera Raw Photoshop CC (2014) none 2x1 Full Article
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1 NITA STRAUSS: «На альбоме будет один вокалист, а может, и два!» By www.darkside.ru Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:28:19 GMT NITA STRAUSS в недавней беседе с Heavy New York рассказала о том, как продвигается работа над новым диском, выход которого намечен на этот год: «Я бы не сказала, что новая пластинка будет принципиально отличаться от прошлого релиза. Это будет всё такой же инструментальный альбом, только я в неё вложила много разных граней своей личности, которых и так было не мало на "Controlled Chaos", но здесь они ярче и в плане агрессивной стороны, и в плане светлой и весёлой сторон, и более мирной и спокойной... Я буквально на прошлой неделе закончила работу над балладой, и я очень горжусь тем, какой она получилась. Так что тут определённо будет большой спектр самых разных эмоций. И самым большим вызовом для меня будет приглашение одного или даже двух вокалистов для нескольких тем. Так что это и будет самым большим отличием от первой работы». #Nita_Strauss #NitaStrauss Full Article
1 MARTY FRIEDMAN: «Документальный фильм выйдет в следующем году» By www.darkside.ru Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:08:29 GMT MARTY FRIEDMAN сообщил о том, что долгожданная документальная лента о нём — "Spacefox" (первоначально называвшаяся "Hebi Metal San"), режиссёром которой является Jeremy Frindel, выйдет в следующем году: «Я закончил документалку, она в работе, нужно всё смонтировать и добавить кое-какие съёмки. Мы думали о том, чтобы добавить фрагменты с моего выступления на Tokyo Marathon, но этого не случилось по понятным причинам. Документальные фильмы могут порой занимать огромное количество времени. Но я видел основу, и всё довольно весело. И надеюсь, что она будет выпущена в следующем году. Но как знать — пока никакой конкретной даты нет. Но материал я видел, и видел черновой монтаж. И надеюсь, что после того, как будет добавлено кое-что новое, мы сделаем и яркий финал. Но это же не закончившаяся история, так что чем заканчивать? Но думаю, что всё будет выпущено в следующем году». #Marty_Friedman #MartyFriedman #HardRock #Hard_Rock #SymphonicRock #Symphonic_Rock #InstrumentalMetal #Instrumental_Metal #HeavyMetal #Heavy_Metal #IndustrialMetal #Industrial_Metal Full Article
1 Вокалист SHINEDOWN: «Мы должны все уважать друг друга» By www.darkside.ru Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:49:49 GMT Вокалист SHINEDOWN Brent Smith опубликовал в своём аккаунте в Инстаграм фрагмент с выступления группы и написал: «Я так же сильно, как и любой из вас, хочу, чтобы такие моменты, как этот, вернулись. Я люблю выступать, и я люблю #massgatherings или, как я люблю называть их, #familyreunions. Так что, сказав это, я хотел бы воспользоваться моментом, чтобы поделиться чем-нибудь со всеми вами по всему миру. Такие моменты, как этот, обязательно вернутся. Все мы сможем пойти и посмотреть на выступление нашего любимого артиста вживую, на соревнования наших любимых спортивных команд, и да — это будет безопасно. В течение последних 72 часов я наблюдал, как части #usa начинают открываться заново, а также другие страны за рубежом начинают процесс снятия некоторых ограничений, и я наблюдаю, как много взволнованных и благодарных людей, готовых вырваться в мир, который они так любят, но, я также вижу, что есть люди, которые имеют серьёзные опасения из-за открытия различных регионов. С самого начала блокировки я сделал одну вещь, которая действительно помогла мне лично сориентироваться в этой #pandemic, и это просвещает меня. Мы должны уважать не только друг друга, но и позволять людям, которые работают круглосуточно и без выходных, обеспечивать нашу #safety и наше #future. Я знаю, что мы все #Anxious и хотим вернуться к #Life, но я прошу всех нас быть уважительными друг к другу и не быть эгоистичными. Я знаю, что это трудно, но, я обещаю вам, что если мы все будем работать #together, то и сможем #riseuptogether. У всех нас в @shinedown — меня, @zmyersofficial, @bkerchofficial и @ebassprod есть поговорка, которая дорога нашим сердцам... И она звучит так: "Дело не в художнике, дело в картине". Мы #love всех вас, и мы скоро будем вместе. #westandtall #atlasfalls #directrelief #shinedown #shinedownnation #shinedowncrew #shinedownfamily #respect». #Shinedown #AlternativeRock #Alternative_Rock #GrungeRock #Grunge_Rock Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram “FULL DISCLOSURE” This is MY opinion 👇 I want moments like this back just as much as anyone. I love performing, and I LOVE #massgatherings or as I like to call them #familyreunions 🤗. So that being said, I wanted to take a moment to share something with all of you around the world. Moments like this WILL happen again. All of us will be able to go, and see our favorite artist perform live, our favorite sports teams compete, and yes it will be safe to do so. For the last 72 hours, I have watched parts of the #usa begin to reopen, and also other countries abroad begin the process of lifting certain lockdown restrictions, and I can see so many people excited, and grateful, and running out into the world they love so much but, I am also seeing that there are people that have serious concerns in their eyes, as parts of the world begin to open back up. Since the very beginning of the lockdown, I have done one thing that has truly helped me personally navigate through this #pandemic, and that is educate myself. We must be respectful of not only each other, but also allowing the people that are working 24/7 around the clock to insure our #safety and our #future. I know we are all #Anxious and we want to get back to living #Life , but I ask all of us to be respectful of each other, and to not be selfish. I know this is difficult but, I promise you if we all work #together we will #riseuptogether. All of us in @shinedown myself, @zmyersofficial @bkerchofficial and @ebassprod have a saying that we hold dear to our hearts... And that is “It’s not about the painter, it’s about the painting 🌎”. We #love you ALL, and we will be together soon. ❤️⚠️❤️. #westandtall #atlasfalls #directrelief #shinedown #shinedownnation #shinedowncrew #shinedownfamily #respect Moving pictures by THE MAN!!! @sanjayparikhphoto Публикация от @ thebrentsmith 3 Май 2020 в 2:10 PDT Full Article
1 Гитарист DIMMU BORGIR: «Мы не самая гастролирующая команда» By www.darkside.ru Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:10:04 GMT Гитарист DIMMU BORGIR Sven Atle Kopperud (a.k.a. Silenoz) в недавнем интервью обсудил туровую активность коллектива в поддержку выпущенного в 2018 году альбома "Eonian": «С момента выхода альбома до апреля этого года мы отыграли порядка 70 концертов, что не очень большая цифра с учётом промежутка времени. И со стороны может показаться, что мы не особо активны, но я полагаю, что это не совсем верный взгляд на вещи. Мы выступающая команда, но мы никогда не были из тех групп, кто гастролирует много и постоянно, по крайней мере, не в последние десять лет. Мы стараемся не играть ради того, чтобы сыграть. Мы хотим вывести всё на другой уровень, ты должен действовать умно и пытаться всё сделать как надо. И чтобы сделать одно наше шоу, требуется многочисленные затраты. За последние годы, пусть мы и не играли так много, как другие команды того же уровня, мы сделали себя своего рода эксклюзивом. И когда мы едем в тур, посещаемость у нас хорошая. Это приятная сторона. Но скажу так: если мы собираемся в тур со США, то все вопросы по визе стали столь сложными, что ты до конца и не знаешь, получишь ли ты её в срок или нет. Ведь на карту поставлено столько денег. И за последние пару лет, где-то ещё до выхода альбома, весь климат настолько поменялся, что всегда есть шанс, что всё запланированное сорвётся». #Dimmu_Borgir #DimmuBorgir #BlackMetal #Black_Metal Full Article
1 Барабанщик METALLICA хвалит Данию за действия против COVID-19 By www.darkside.ru Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:30:39 GMT Барабанщик METALLICA Lars Ulrich считает, что его родная страна отлично справляется с мировой пандемией COVID-19. Дания недавно начала медленно снимать ограничения для сдерживания распространения нового коронавируса. Вновь открылись школы для детей до 11 лет, а также малые предприятия, такие как парикмахерские и тату-салоны. Этот шаг был предпринят спустя чуть более месяца после того, как в Копенгагене были закрыты детские сады, начальные и средние школы, а также кафе, рестораны, бары, тренажёрные залы и парикмахерские. Кроме того, Дания расширила тестирование на коронавирус, включив в него людей со слабыми симптомами. Ранее тестировались только те, у кого симптомы были умеренными или тяжёлыми. Другие ограничения остаются в силе по крайней мере до 10 мая. Границы закрыты, а собрания ограничены 10 людьми. Ulrich, родившийся в Дании и живший там до 16 лет, а затем переехавший в Лос-Анджелес, обсуждал пандемию коронавируса 28 апреля во разговора с Marc'ом Benioff'ом: «Дания была одним из первых государств в мире, которое действительно пошло на полное закрытие страны, и там зарегистрировали самые низкие показатели заболеваемости во всей Западной Европе. Всего полторы недели назад они начали открывать детские сады и школы. И пока всё идёт хорошо. Но пока ещё рано говорить о полном успехе. Я думаю, что мы все должны понимать, где бы мы ни были, по мере того, как мир снова открывается, это не произойдёт за один-два дня, как он был закрыт. Так что это будет очень постепенно. Как мы видим, даже в США есть места, которые начинают открываться, — есть они и в Европе, в Азии и так далее. У каждой страны будет свой набор средств и свои способы возвращения к новой жизни. Но Дания, за которой я ежедневно слежу, ведь я читаю датские газеты и общаюсь с моими друзьями в Дании, уже начала этот процесс. И я думаю, что они показывают весьма впечатляющий старт. Цифры, статистика и всё то, что не претерпело радикальных изменений, на самом деле, показатели продолжают снижаться. Как вы знаете, тут совсем не так, как было в некоторых азиатских странах, когда было дано небольшое послабление, и цифры вновь поползли вверх. Но в Дании пока это выглядит многообещающе. Когда я думаю о Дании, я думаю только о слове "мы". В Дании всё всегда "мы" и "нас", и куда меньше про "я" и "меня". И поэтому, когда я думаю о том, что Дания пережила этот кризис, я очень горжусь тем, что называю себя датчанином. И я думаю, что прогресс, который там достигается, безусловно, воодушевляет и вдохновляет всех нас». Когда ведущий спросил у Lars'a, не захочет ли он вернуться в Данию, если коронавирусный кризис в США усугубится, тот ответил, что у него всё ещё есть датский паспорт, и пошутил, что он спит, положив его под подушку: «Мой датский паспорт находится рядом, если он вдруг понадобится!» #Metallica #ModernRock #Modern_Rock #AvantgardeRock #Avantgarde_Rock #HeavyMetal #Heavy_Metal #SymphonicMetal #Symphonic_Metal #ThrashMetal #Thrash_Metal Full Article
1 Вокалистка NIGHTWISH: «Слишком оптимистично думать, что жизнь вернётся в нормальное русло осенью» By www.darkside.ru Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:51:13 GMT Вокалистка NIGHTWISH Floor Jansen недавно в интервью A&P Reacts поговорила о том, насколько пандемия коронавируса повлияла на туровые планы коллектива: «Полагаю, все, кроме ученых, да даже и учёные в действительности ещё не знают, что будет дальше. Мы никогда не сталкивались с пандемией такого масштаба. Мы знаем, что в ближайшем будущем вакцина не появится. И пока её нет, очень трудно прогнозировать возвращение массовых мероприятий — таких, как музыкальные фестивали и крупные концерты. Наши европейские шоу собирают от семи до семнадцати тысяч зрителей. Сейчас коронавирус ежедневно уносит столько жизней, что восстановление концертной индустрии займет месяцы. Очень хочется желать, чтобы осенью-зимой всё пришло в норму и обычная жизнь вернулась. Не хочу показаться пессимисткой, но вряд ли это возможно. И поскольку мы толком не знаем, что будет дальше, разработка "Плана Б" существенно осложняется, потому что всё сдвигается на более позднее время. Прямо сейчас мы должны были выступать в Китае. Немного погодя нам предстояло сесть в самолет, вылетающий в Мексику для тура по странам Латинской Америки, затем на очереди была бы Россия. Таким образом, гастроли как минимум в трёх частях света уже отложены. Такая же судьба, по-видимому, ожидает и североамериканский тур. Но, опять же, самое важное — и я хочу это особо подчеркнуть — это наше здоровье. Если нам даровано хорошее здоровье, то жаловаться не на что. Происходящее по-настоящему подтверждает главные ценности в жизни, в данный момент это сохранение здоровья. Если вы здоровы — это просто отлично. Нечего жаловаться на карантин. Это, быть может, неудобно, зато даёт нам время на те дела, для которых ранее времени никогда не находилось. Лучше пересидеть и даже насладиться изоляцией изо всех сил, просто занимаясь обычными вещами, вроде изучения нового языка и очередного просмотра любимого фильма. Это подлинная роскошь в сравнении с переживанием болезни и связанных с нею кошмаров. Вот поэтому я лучше отсижусь до следующего лета и буду уверена, что всё благополучно закончилось, что мы можем приступить к нормальной жизни в добром здравии и в безопасной обстановке, вместо того чтобы спешить. И если это означает, что нам следует подождать с концертами и шоу, пока мы не получим вакцину, — так тому и быть. Самое разумное, что мы можем сейчас сказать, — это что в настоящий момент не может быть иного "плана Б", кроме того, что мы просто хотим выступать. Словами не передать расстройство от нахождения взаперти и невозможности играть, но моя личная точка зрения подразумевает, что нужно сосредоточиться на том, что вы реально можете делать. В моём случае — проводить время с мужем и ребёнком, гораздо больше времени, чем у меня обычно получается. И для других домашних занятий появилось время — можно сфокусироваться на чём-то особенном. Пока не поступит новая информация, мы должны всего лишь сидеть и надеяться, что не заболеем ни мы сами, ни наши любимые». #Nightwish #AcousticRock #Acoustic_Rock #PowerMetal #Power_Metal #SymphonicMetal #Symphonic_Metal #Instrumental #_Instrumental Full Article