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An autumn walk in Oslo with the writer Thomas Enger (in the footsteps of Henning Juul) // Podzimní procházka po Oslu se spisovatelem Thomasem Engerem (po stopách Henninga Juula)

"I do a lot of research. A lot. I try to write about society today, about things around us, and I want that to be as accurate as possible. If a character is imprisoned, I´ll go to that prison and see what his surroundings are like. If a character goes to Ustaoset by train, I´ll do that same journey." (Thomas Enger) "Značně bádám. Hodně. Snažím se psát o dnešní společnosti, o věcech kolem nás a chci, aby to bylo přesné, jak je to jen možné. Pokud je postava ve vězení, půjdu se tam...




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Heather Thomson Claims She's 'Assaulted' During 'RHONY' Season 13 Filming

Sharing details about the alleged incident, the reality TV star says, 'People were interested in putting me down, dragging me down and showing me who is the queen bee.'



  • tv
  • The Real Housewives of New York City

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Sarah Paulson's Linda Tripp Portrayal for 'Impeachment: ACM' Labeled as Fatphobia

In some pictures featuring the award-winning actress as the American civil servant, Sarah is wearing a white top that she pairs with brown fat pantsuit.



  • tv
  • American Crime Story

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Billy Porter Struggling to Say Goodbye to 'Pose' Because the Show 'Healed' Him

The 'Kinky Boots' star describes the cancellation of his hit television show as 'bittersweet' because he found starring on the groundbreaking series very healing for him.




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Lauren Jauregui Debuts Mental Health Anthem, Big Sean Releases Wellbeing Video Series

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Fifth Harmony alum releases a new song called 'Temporary' while the 'Finally Famous' MC teams up with his mother for a video series.




au

Kate Middleton and Prince William Offer Playful Bloopers When Launching New YouTube Channel

In the first released video, the Duchess of Cambridge adorably corrects her husband's pronunciation when he spoke the Irish language for their 2021 St. Patrick's Day greeting.




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Saweetie Grateful Busy Schedule Takes Mind Off Pain Caused by Quavo Breakup

In a candid interview for a magazine's cover story, the 'Tap In' hitmaker admits she has learned that the world does not stop for her just because she got her heart broken.




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Ciara Unable to Hold Back Laughter Seeing Russell Wilson Post-Wisdom Teeth Removal

Documenting the moment her Seattle Seahawks player husband was wheeled out post-op, the 'Like a Boy' singer can be heard suppressing her giggle as she says, 'Oh my god, this is ridiculous.'




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Beyonce's Daughter Blue Ivy Grown Much Taller in Rare Family Pic With Twin Siblings

In the new photo shared by the 'Formation' singer's hairstylist, the 9-year-old Grammy winner is almost as tall as her mother as she poses next to Queen Bey, twins Sir and Rumi as well as her father Jay-Z.




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Jessica Simpson Showers Daughter Maxwell With Sweet Praises on her 9th Birthday

In the heartfelt tribute post, the 'I Wanna Love You Forever' hitmaker admits that she is 'constantly in awe' of her first child's 'resilience and grace.'




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Johnny Depp Auctions Off Winona Ryder Poem as NFT

The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor is selling the love poem he wrote for former fiancee as a non-fungible token in an auction with a portion of the proceeds going to charity.




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Prince Philip's Official Cause of Death Revealed in Death Certificate

The Duke of Edinburgh's cause of death is listed as 'old age,' two weeks after he was laid to rest in a private funeral at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.




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Tribeca Film Festival Reveals Jason Reitman Interview Among Its Inaugural Podcasts Program

Preview of 'Siegfried and Roy' audio series as well as a live recording of non-fiction Black Lives Matter show 'Resistance' have also been unveiled as part of the Tribeca Podcasts line-up.




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Ashley Cain Finds 'Peace' After Seeing Late Daughter's Face in the Clouds

'The Challenge' alum admits to looking 'up to the heavens a lot to speak with my daughter' after 8-month-old Azaylia Diamond Cain succumbed to leukemia last month.




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Joe Jonas Learns 'Naps Are Nice' After Becoming Father to 'Gorgeous' Daughter

The one-third of Jonas Brothers admits he is 'so thankful and grateful' to be able to spend time at home with wife Sophie Turner and daughter Willa during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Kelly Osbourne Gained Weight Because She Replaced Drugs and Alcohol With Food

The youngest daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne explains her struggle with weight gain, claiming that she indulged in food after quitting drugs and alcohol.




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Kate Middleton and Prince William Offer Playful Bloopers When Launching New YouTube Channel

In the first released video, the Duchess of Cambridge adorably corrects her husband's pronunciation when he spoke the Irish language for their 2021 St. Patrick's Day greeting.




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Saweetie Grateful Busy Schedule Takes Mind Off Pain Caused by Quavo Breakup

In a candid interview for a magazine's cover story, the 'Tap In' hitmaker admits she has learned that the world does not stop for her just because she got her heart broken.




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Sean Connery's Pistol From 'Never Say Never Again' Collects $106K From Auction

The Walther P5 handgun is the highlight of the April 29's Hollywood Legends and Luminaries event at Julien's Auctions, while Bruce Lee's wooden nunchucks becomes the surprise of the sale.




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Tribeca Film Festival Reveals Jason Reitman Interview Among Its Inaugural Podcasts Program

Preview of 'Siegfried and Roy' audio series as well as a live recording of non-fiction Black Lives Matter show 'Resistance' have also been unveiled as part of the Tribeca Podcasts line-up.




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Introducing the Futuristic World of Purple Friday: A Mobile Audio Game Adventure

In this episode of our podcast, we're joined by Melissa Roe, who introduces us to the exciting world of Purple Friday, an immersive mobile audio game adventure in which you time travel to the futuristic 80s. Melissa guides us through the game, which features cutting-edge binaural audio technology, professional voice actors, and over 700 sound assets. As we explore the game's rich and detailed environments, Melissa shows us how players use simple swipe gestures to uncover hidden clues and objects and interact with the game's cast of characters.

This episode is a trimmed version of the full audio game playthrough of Purple Friday available on Melissa's own podcast at https://celestialvoice.net/podcast/episode-13-thank-god-its-purple-friday/




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How to Configure Your iPhone or iPad with Touch ID to Open Immediately After Authenticating

In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to configure your iPhone or iPad with Touch ID to bypass the Lock Screen and open immediately after authenticating.

By default, after authenticating with Touch ID, you should hear what sounds like a lock opening, at which point you can either press the Home button if the device has one, or slide up from the bottom if it doesn't. However, if you'd rather the device opened immediately once you placed your finger on the Touch ID sensor, you can configure it to do so by going to Settings > Accessibility > Home button, and double-tapping the "Rest finger to open" switch.




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AppleVis Unleashed August 2023: Golden Ears

In this month's edition of AppleVis Unleashed, Thomas Domville and Mike Malarsie are joined by John Gassman to discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest. Topics featured in this episode include:

  • Apple to hold iPhone 15 event on September 12
  • ChatGPT's fate hangs in the balance as OpenAI reportedly edges closer to bankruptcy
  • Be My AI has Opened the Beta Waiting List
  • Latest News and Rumors on this year's iPhone and Apple Watch
  • New AirTag Likely to Enter Mass Production in Late 2024
  • What's in this month AppleVis News

Links:

If you have feedback or questions for the Unleashed team, you can reach them by email at unleashed@applevis.com or by leaving a voice message at 1-816-287-1482 (US number, call charges may apply).




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Learning Logic Pro X: Automation

In the third instalment of his tutorial series on learning Logic Pro X for Mac, Ming demonstrates how to utilize the Automation feature in Logic Pro X to manipulate the volume and panning of your tracks. Used shortcuts include:

Switch Automation: A

See also:
Learning Logic Pro X: Exploring Interfaces, Choosing a Microphone, and Basic Editing Techniques
Learning Logic Pro X: Episode 1 - Creating a New Project

Note: Logic Pro X is a professional grade digital audio workstation (DAW) and MIDI sequencer. It is suggested to have some familiarity with Digital Audio Workstations to get the most from this series.




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Cleaning Up Your Digital Space: Auto-Delete Verification Codes in iOS

In this episode, Thomas Domville delves into the new feature introduced in iOS 17 that allows users to automatically delete one-time verification codes after they have been used. This feature is useful for keeping your Mail inbox and Messages app clutter-free.

To enable this feature:

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Scroll down and double-tap Passwords (you’ll be prompted to use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate the next screen).
  3. Double-tap Password Options, and toggle the "Clean Up Automatically" switch on.




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How to Change Safari's Default Search Engine on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS

In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to change Safari's default search engine on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

To do this on iOS and iPadOS, go to Settings > Safari and double-tap "Search engine" to specify the search engine for standard browsing windows, or "private search engine" if you want to specify a different search engine to be used in private browsing windows. On macOS, in Safari, choose Safari > Settings (or press Command-Comma) click the Search button in the toolbar, and choose from the "Search engine" or "private browsing search engine" popup menus.




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How to Change the Default Notification Alert in iOS

Join Thomas Domville as he explores the new feature in iOS 17.2. that allows you to modify the default notification alert.

Previously, users were restricted to Apple's default notification sound. However, with iOS 17.2, Apple has added a new “Default Alerts” section in the “Sounds & Haptics” settings. This feature enables you to choose the sound for all incoming notifications, except for texts, mail alerts, and calendar alerts, which already had customization options.

You now have the freedom to use any of the text tones as your notification sound. This is a major update for those who have always desired to choose a sound.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to change your default notification sound:

Launch the Settings app.
Select “Sounds & Haptics.”
Select “Default Alerts.”
Choose your preferred text tone from the list.
Enjoy your new personalized notification sound!

You also have the option to alter the default haptic feedback. Apple made some adjustments to the default haptic alert in iOS 17, but now you can revert it or customize it if the update didn’t quite meet your expectations.




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Purrfect Play: Exploring Games with AudioCat for iOS

In her debut podcast, Tarja will showcase AudioCat for iOS. AudioCat is an accessible audiogames platform designed exclusively for iOS, focusing on immersive audio experiences. The app includes a virtual cat companion that users can name and care for, adding to the interactive fun. Currently, AudioCat features two audiogames: “Wordy,” a word-guessing game, and “Echoes of Valor,” an adventure RPG that delves into moral dilemmas. Players can earn coins and XP by playing these games, which can be used to feed their virtual pet and unlock additional content.

AudioCat on the App Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/audiocat/id6502510097




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How to Use Audio Ducking on iOS for Clearer VoiceOver

In this podcast, Thomas Domville showcases the Audio Ducking feature on iOS. Audio Ducking automatically reduces the volume of background audio when a foreground sound, such as a notification or VoiceOver, is played. This feature is particularly beneficial for accessibility, ensuring that important sounds or speech are clearly audible without being overshadowed by other audio.

To adjust the Audio Ducking settings on iOS, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings: Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Access Accessibility Options: Scroll down and double tap on "Accessibility."
  3. VoiceOver Settings: Scroll down and double tap on "VoiceOver."
  4. Audio Settings: Within the VoiceOver settings, double tap on "Audio."
  5. Audio Ducking Settings: Within the Audio settings, double tap on "Audio Ducking."
  6. Choose Your Preference: In the Audio Ducking settings, you can select from Off, When Speaking, or Always based on your personal preference. Make sure to adjust the VoiceOver Speech Volume to your liking.

Transcript

Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by Aiko, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers’ names, voices, or content.

Hello and welcome.

My name is Thomas Domville, also known as AnonyMouse.

I'm gonna be talking to you today about audio ducking.

Now some of you out there are familiar with audio ducking and some that are not.

So let's talk about what audio ducking for those that are not familiar with this feature.

So really what this audio ducking does, it's very useful when you need it, when you want to lower the media sound.

So for example, are you on a phone call and you're talking to an operator or a customer service or whatever it might be, and they want you to check your email and make sure you got something, read it off something, or they sent you a text for verification, whatever not.

Sometimes it's really, really hard to hear that voiceover voice, right?

So having it at the same time, the voiceover can be difficult to hear.

Sometimes it's lower than what their sound is.

Or in my case, I do a lot of music.

So I love listening to the music in the background.

However, if I'm trying to do something with voiceover on the same time, it's difficult to hear voiceover.

So let me give you an example of what it sounds like when you do not have audio ducking on.

So if I turn on music here, I'm just gonna swipe back and forth so you can hear the various sound of voiceover and you'll see what I mean.

It's about the same or if not a little bit less, it just depends on the situation.

So here's the music.

Make sure that what I tell you makes sense.

Mail, no unread emails.

Messages, one unread message.

So it's hard to hear, right?

So you don't have that ability to be able to hear it very well.

Well, audio ducking, by turning this on, it allows you to duck those media or situation that you're in so you can bring up that voiceover on top and make it clear and concise.

Now, for those that are familiar with audio ducking, well, the old fashioned audio ducking allows us to be able to duck, right?

But it was a hard set, meaning that we have no…




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Award-winning Poet Laureate using poetry to combat racism

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Birmingham Royal Ballet launches Virtual Stage

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Metro Bank launches accounts for dogs

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Survey gauges audiences when Covid crisis ends

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Boost for Good Hope patients with recovery at home service launch

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Exclusive competition – win meal for two at album launch

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Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals Charity’s launch appeal

Support some of the most vulnerable in society with urgent COVD-19 appeal.






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Conservation appeal launched to save Birmingham’s star treasures

Fundraising aims to conserve historic artworks.



  • Charities
  • Museums
  • Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
  • Birmingham Museums’ Conservation Appeal
  • Edward Burne- Jones
  • Holy Grail Tapestries
  • The Star of Bethlehem