me Emerging Groups By music-in-your-veins.webnode.cl Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2013 22:35:00 +0200 Cumbia Ninja and its album The álbum, as a result of the join between Fox and Sony Music, it will include 17 songs written by the scriptwriter of the series, Andrés Gelós. Mexico City (04/OCT/2013) . The songs more representatives of the series “Cumbia ninja” will can be able acquired by the album that will be produced in the middle of this month. As an advance of this new record production, the songs “Ojos en la espalda” and “Ceviche” can be acquired by a download portal for throughout Latin... Full Article News
me Stop Saying Brand Names in Your Podcast! Do These 5 Things Instead By theaudacitytopodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 We use many services in the process of podcasting and engaging our audiences, like Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, SpeakPipe, and more. But saying these brand names in your podcast can overwhelm or confuse your audience and—even worse—break their ability to properly engage with your podcast! The post Stop Saying Brand Names in Your Podcast! Do These 5 Things Instead first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast. Full Article Audio calls to action feedback monetization URLs website
me What’s the Best Time of Day to Publish Podcast Episodes? By theaudacitytopodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 Does it matter what time of day you publish your podcast episodes? Yes! And here are some tips to help you pick when that should be. The post What’s the Best Time of Day to Publish Podcast Episodes? first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast. Full Article Audio automation consistency production promotion schedule
me Should You Include Guest Names in Your Podcast Episode Titles? By theaudacitytopodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 If you ever have a guest on your podcast, you might be wondering where to put their name. Here are some things to consider for your own podcast. The post Should You Include Guest Names in Your Podcast Episode Titles? first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast. Full Article Audio episode titles guests interviews Podcasting 2.0 promotion RSS SEO
me Are Podcasting 2.0 Micropayments Actually Worth It? By theaudacitytopodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 Podcasting 2.0 introduced a new way for your audience to support your podcast by sending micropayments. This is usually measured by satoshis (abbreviated as "sats"), which are one hundred millionths of a Bitcoin. As such a small portion of cryptocurrency, many people might wonder whether the effort is even worth the return. The post Are Podcasting 2.0 Micropayments Actually Worth It? first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast. Full Article Audio cryptocurrency donations micropayments monetization Podcasting 2.0 profit promotion
me Best Prime Day Deals for Podcasters 2023 By theaudacitytopodcast.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:23:25 +0000 Happy Amazon Prime Day! Here are the best deals we've found for podcasters. These prices are good for only July 11–12, 2023—or maybe even more limited than that! Most of the following deals are available exclusively to Amazon Prime members. Prime Day is over, but the following deals are still available as of 11:15 am... The post Best Prime Day Deals for Podcasters 2023 first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast. Full Article Blog
me Exciting News: Podcast Award, Podgagement, and Podcast Hall of Fame By theaudacitytopodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 The Audacity to Podcast is back! And before jumping back into the content to help you grow and improve your podcast, I want to share three things I'm really excited about! The post Exciting News: Podcast Award, Podgagement, and Podcast Hall of Fame first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast. Full Article Audio Hall of Fame podcast awards Podgagement
me Sneak Preview: Measurement Matters - Delivering Better Audience Data to Streaming Advertisers By www.streamingmedia.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:00:00 EST On Thursday, November 14, industry thought leader Erin Firneno will moderate the panel "Measurement Matters: Delivering Better Audience Data to Streaming Advertisers." The promise of streaming as a boon to advertisers has always been its potential to help them target audiences more precisely by delivering more substantive audience data than broadcast can offer. But even as streaming's audience share has grown to justify substantial migration of CTV ad dollars from broadcast to digital, when it comes to quantifying audiences and measuring engagement, the lack of consistent and easily translatable measurement standards?not to mention the sheer number of measurement options?continues to frustrate ad buyers. How can streaming move toward the proposed "single source of truth," or is that even the answer? Confirmed panelists include experts from Vevo, Warner Bros Discovery, and Revry. Full Article
me Krafty Entertainment Acquires 17.5% Equity Stake in Sports First TV By www.streamingmedia.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:00:00 EST Krafty Entertainment has acquired a minority equity stake in Sports First TV, the world's first global sports news TV channel. Sports First TV, which launched in March on FAST platforms in North America, was founded by Frank Brown, the former CEO of Viacom International Media/MTV Networks, where he served for 11 years. The channel is based in Sydney, Australia. Full Article
me UK Frames Policy to Continue Universal TV Access By www.streamingmedia.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:00:00 EST Public service access to TV is to remain at the heart of UK government policy as a new report warns that over a million viewers are at risk of being excluded in the longterm transition to streaming. Full Article
me Elon Musk says 'all actions' taken by Department of Government Efficiency will be online: 'Transparency' By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:13:06 -0500 After being tapped to lead the Department of Government Efficiency with Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk said all of the actions taken by the department will be posted online for "maximum transparency." Full Article 712e87ec-fd66-5a77-b019-7c8ec37f365a fnc Fox News fox-news/person/elon-musk fox-news/politics fox-news/politics/elections/presidential/trump-transition fox-news/person/donald-trump fox-news/politics article
me Trump, defying media predictions, mainly picks seasoned Capitol Hill veterans such as Marco Rubio By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:03:04 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump has gone against media expectations by tapping Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem and a number of other Capitol Hill veterans to fill posts in his second administration. Full Article bc8dc025-a659-536a-88a9-491ba5ea4546 fnc Fox News fox-news/politics fox-news/columns/media-buzz fox-news/person/donald-trump fox-news/politics/executive/white-house fox-news/person/kristi-noem fox-news/person/marco-rubio fox-news/person/joe-biden fox-news/politics article
me 7 August is the final day for self-nominations to the Mefi Steering Committee! (Wherever you are) By jobs.metafilter.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jul 2022 16:24:27 GMT Again, we say hello! Just a reminder that the self-nominations for the inaugural Metafilter Steering Committee (SC) close on August 7th! The purpose of said committee will be to develop and implement site policy, code updates, and ensure the financial health of the site, i.e. help guide the direction of the overall site and act as the voice of the community. Interested? Come over to Metatalk to view details and learn how to apply by August 7th! Full Article
me Part Time High School Science Teacher (Carteret, NJ) By jobs.metafilter.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:04:05 GMT High School Science teacher for a religious, independent boys high school in Central New Jersey, with classes in the late afternoon into early evening. Small class sizes and a supportive administration. The ideal candidate should have command of Chemistry and Physics and be passionate about sharing that knowledge. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5:30, or 4:30-6:30. Classroom experience required. Full Article
me Steering Committee Member for Metafilter (Wherever you are) By jobs.metafilter.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:43:07 GMT Hey there! Voting has begun for the inaugural Steering Committee (SC) for Metafilter! Come on over to MeTaTalk for a list of candidates and explanation of the voting process and help determine the future of the site! Full Article
me Rent me your RV for Burning Man (Black Rock City, NV) By jobs.metafilter.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:45:45 GMT Hi, I'm looking for an RV to rent for Burning Man, hopefully within a ~10hr drive of Black Rock City. I would need it from Thursday, August 24 through Thursday, September 5. Required: refrigerator, shower, capable of extended boondocking Appreciated: solar, large grey water capacity I'm an experienced burner, an avid consumer of information, and a mom. I'm planning to treat your RV as gently as possible and return it in the condition I receive it in, and I have a plan for how I'm going to do that. Happy to discuss further. I'm willing to pay, but I'm hoping for a reasonable rate - preferably less than $4k out the door. I am willing to get additional insurance. Full Article
me NYC : Root some cuttings in water and grow avocado pits in water (New York City) By jobs.metafilter.com Published On :: Sat, 20 May 2023 07:43:20 GMT I'm looking for someone in NYC who will grow some plant cuttings and avocado pits in water for me, for a trade show in August. I'll be exhibiting at a trade show in NYC in mid-August. One of our products is a little tool/display for water propagation of cuttings, succulents or pits such as avocado or mango pits. Normally I grow my own display cuttings and pits for this purpose, and it looks awesome at trade shows local to me (europe). However, I can't fly with live plants to the USA. So, I'd like to hire someone in NYC to root cuttings in water and grow a few avocados and mango pits, so they'll be pretty and leafy by mid-August. I need that someone to be super reliable, so I can be assured to have those plants ready to pick up for the show. They don't need to be a professional, but it'd be great if they've plenty of experience and access to sufficient space on a sunny windowsill to grow these. I would pick up the plants from you on August 11th or 12th. So, if you're already growing cuttings at home, and are interested in this job, memail me and we can discuss details and compensation. Full Article
me 15 Best Blues Songs of All Time By singersroom.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:43:54 +0000 The blues is more than just a genre—it’s the heartbeat of modern music, steeped in raw emotion and history. From its humble origins in the Mississippi Delta to electrifying stages worldwide, the blues has shaped rock, soul, and countless other genres, leaving a legacy that resonates across generations. In this article, we dive into the […] The post 15 Best Blues Songs of All Time first appeared on Singersroom.com. Full Article Best Songs Guide
me 15 Best Classical Music Pieces of All Time By singersroom.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:43:55 +0000 Classical music has an unparalleled ability to transcend time, moving listeners with its emotional depth, technical brilliance, and universal beauty. From the grand symphonies of Beethoven to the delicate piano pieces of Chopin, classical music has shaped the cultural landscape for centuries, inspiring countless generations. But which pieces stand out as the most iconic, the […] The post 15 Best Classical Music Pieces of All Time first appeared on Singersroom.com. Full Article Best Songs Guide
me 15 Best Psychedelic Rock Songs of All Time By singersroom.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:43:59 +0000 Psychedelic rock is more than just a genre; it’s an experience—a kaleidoscopic journey that pushes the boundaries of sound, perception, and imagination. Born in the 1960s, this mind-bending fusion of rock, surrealism, and experimentation became the soundtrack to a cultural revolution, forever altering the landscape of modern music. With its swirling guitars, hypnotic rhythms, and […] The post 15 Best Psychedelic Rock Songs of All Time first appeared on Singersroom.com. Full Article Best Songs Guide
me 15 Best Opera Songs of All Time By singersroom.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:44:03 +0000 Opera has captivated audiences for centuries with its grand emotions, sweeping melodies, and powerful stories. From heart-wrenching arias that make your soul ache to triumphant anthems that leave you breathless, opera songs have a unique ability to touch the deepest parts of our human experience. Whether you’re new to the world of opera or a […] The post 15 Best Opera Songs of All Time first appeared on Singersroom.com. Full Article Best Songs Guide
me 15 Best Motown Songs of All Time By singersroom.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:27:15 +0000 Motown isn’t just a record label—it’s a cultural movement. From its humble beginnings in Detroit, Michigan, Motown transformed the world of music, giving us some of the most iconic, soulful, and timeless songs ever recorded. With its signature blend of pop, soul, and R&B, the Motown sound broke down racial barriers, bringing people of all […] The post 15 Best Motown Songs of All Time first appeared on Singersroom.com. Full Article Best Songs Guide
me 15 Best Instrumental Music Songs of All Time By singersroom.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:27:19 +0000 Instrumental music has a unique power—it transcends language, unlocking emotions, memories, and atmospheres through pure sound. Whether it’s the thrilling pulse of a rock guitar, the sweeping elegance of an orchestral arrangement, or the rhythmic groove of a jazz ensemble, instrumental tracks have always been able to captivate listeners without uttering a single word. In […] The post 15 Best Instrumental Music Songs of All Time first appeared on Singersroom.com. Full Article Best Songs Guide
me 15 Best Latin Songs of All Time By singersroom.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:27:28 +0000 Latin music has taken the world by storm, captivating listeners with its irresistible rhythms, passionate lyrics, and infectious energy. From sultry ballads to high-octane party anthems, the Latin music scene has produced some of the most iconic and timeless tracks in history. Whether it’s the rhythmic pulse of reggaeton, the sensual sway of salsa, or […] The post 15 Best Latin Songs of All Time first appeared on Singersroom.com. Full Article Best Songs Guide
me 15 Best Love Songs of All Time By singersroom.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:27:36 +0000 Love songs have a magical way of capturing the most intimate emotions, making us relive unforgettable moments of passion, longing, and devotion. From the heart-wrenching ballads that make us reach for the tissues, to the uplifting anthems that celebrate the euphoria of love, these timeless tracks have soundtracked countless relationships and romantic milestones. Whether you’re […] The post 15 Best Love Songs of All Time first appeared on Singersroom.com. Full Article Best Songs Guide
me 15 Best Wedding Songs of All Time By singersroom.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:27:40 +0000 When it comes to planning a wedding, one of the most important details is the music that will accompany the most memorable moments of the day. Whether it’s the bride’s grand entrance, the newlyweds’ first dance, or that special song playing as you walk down the aisle, the right music can make these moments unforgettable. […] The post 15 Best Wedding Songs of All Time first appeared on Singersroom.com. Full Article Best Songs Guide
me 15 Best Motivational Songs of All Time By singersroom.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:27:44 +0000 Looking for that perfect soundtrack to fuel your drive, lift your spirits, and keep you pushing forward? Music has an undeniable power to inspire, motivate, and transform our mindset, and nothing captures that better than anthems of perseverance and empowerment. Whether you’re facing a tough workout, a challenging day at work, or simply need a […] The post 15 Best Motivational Songs of All Time first appeared on Singersroom.com. Full Article Best Songs Guide
me Cinema Chat: 'Fly Me to the Moon' and 'Longlegs' open at the Michigan Theater, and 'The Lion King' returns to the multiplex By www.wemu.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:39:24 -0400 July is well underway, and more movies keep coming to the big screen! WEMU's David Fair is joined by Marquee Arts cinema programming director, Nick Alderink, to talk about the new films and special screenings coming to downtown Ann Arbor and your favorite multiplex! Full Article
me Cinema Chat: 'The Critic' and 'Will & Harper' open downtown, 'Transformers One' hits the multiplex By www.wemu.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:25:32 -0400 Days are getting a bit shorter here in Michigan, but there's always time to catch a flick! WEMU's David Fair meets up again with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins to chat about the newest films and special events hitting the big screen! Full Article
me Cinema Chat: 'The Wild Robot,' 'Lee,' 'Megalopolis' and more opening this weekend in Ann Arbor By www.wemu.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:17:43 -0400 We are officially in the fall season, and a whole bunch of movies are falling into your favorite theaters! WEMU's David Fair chats about the latest films and special screenings with Marquee Arts executive director, Russ Collins. Full Article
me Cinema Chat: The Michigan Theater introduces 'Noir-vember' film series, plus 'We Live in Time' and 'Rumours' open downtown By www.wemu.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:42:12 -0400 Russ Collins is on a tour of Broadway this week, so, Marquee Arts cinema program director Nick Alderink steps in on Cinema Chat this week. He joined WEMU's David Fair to cover the latest film openings and special screenings in the area. Full Article
me Cinema Chat: 'Conclave' and 'Venom: The Last Dance' open this weekend, plus some spooky classic films in time for Halloween! By www.wemu.org Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:54:36 -0400 Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins has returned from his vacation, and he's ready to chat about all things cinema! Russ joins WEMU's David Fair to discuss the newest films coming to the big screen and a whole lot of special Halloween screenings happening at the Michigan and State Theatres! Full Article
me Cinema Chat: Scary screenings for Halloween Night, plus 'The Goldman Case' and 'My Name is Alfred Hitchcock' open at the Michigan Theater By www.wemu.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:15:05 -0400 What's your favorite scary movie? WEMU's David Fair and Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins meet up to inform you of tonight's special screenings for your Halloween viewing pleasure! Plus, you'll get details on some new films opening downtown and at the multiplex, too! Full Article
me For when everything isn't awesome By www.metafilter.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:15:50 GMT Mobile Crisis Construction is an Australian initiative to turn rubble back into homes, schools and hospitals in war-torn or disaster-hit countries like Ukraine. Its Lego-like MCC Crisis Blocks "employ simple technology that works with standard brick coursing height and length, and can be laid with unskilled labour due to their interlocking design". They need no mortar and are produced on site with a mobile factory housed in a shipping container, each of which can produce enough bricks for 5-10 homes in a week. The Perth-based charity has been funded by the local Ukrainian community. Full Article Australia building charity construction DisasterRelief Ukraine
me This morning for no obvious reason, I remembered the Fuel Rats. By www.metafilter.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:48:51 GMT "I find it reassuring that in a game that is in some ways a libertarian power fantasy (you and your spaceship, go anywhere do whatever you want), and a PvP universe, one of the first things people did was create a volunteer ambulance service." Over on Mastodon, Dave Anderson walks us through the story of the Fuel Rats, the emergency refueling service of Elite:Dangerous. Full Article ambulance elitedangerous fuelrats publicservice
me I went away just when you needed me so By www.metafilter.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:56:31 GMT "Everlasting Love" is one of two songs to become a Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s* and the only song to become a UK top 40 hit in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.Written by Buzz Cason and Mac Gayden, "Everlasting Love" was a hit for Robert Knight in 1967. Love Affair's 1967 cover, the most successful version in the UK, knocked The Beatles' "Hello, Goodbye" off the number one spot on British charts. Singer Steve Ellis was 17 and recorded the song with session musicians after the record label rejected the band's version. Carl Carlton's 1973 cover, the most successful version in the US, was originally the B-side of a single but was made into the A-side. The video for Rex Smith and Rachel Sweet's 1981 cover features them as a couple getting married. Their version includes an additional verse of uncredited authorship that was approved by the song's composers. The video for Sandra's 1987 cover has her and "Austrian model Rupert Weber as lovers in different periods of world history" Eve to 1987. U2 did an acoustic/electric cover in 1989 as the B-side to "All I Want Is You." Gloria Estefan was pregnant when the video for her 1995 cover was filmed, so three male and two female drag performers appeared as Estefan at different stages of her career. Jamie Callum's 2005 cover was featured on the soundtrack to Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Other covers of note include Joe Dassin's "Plus Je Te Vois, Plus Je Te Veux" "(The More I See You, The More I Want You)" (1968), Patricia Paay (1977), and Willy Sommer's "Liefde Voor Altijd" (2011). The song was featured in an episode of the BBC One TV series Casualty and the cast later performed it live. Jamie Dornan performed the song in the 1998 movie Belfast. Buzz Cason performing "Everlasting Love" in 2013. The writers of 'Everlasting Love' tell their story:Mac Gayden started writing "Everlasting Love" when he was 5 years old. Those "oooh" vocals that float in the background of the chorus? It's a melody he came up with at that age. "I just kind of drew it out of the air," he says.* "The Way You Do the Things You Do" was also a Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Full Article Belfast BuzzCason CarlCarlton Casualty EverlastingLove GloriaEstefan JamieCallum JamieDornan JoeDassin LoveAffair MacGayden PatriciaPaay RachelSweet RexSmith RobertKnight Sandra SteveEllis U2 WillySommer
me "Never take your accounts department for granted ever again" By www.metafilter.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:52:24 GMT Aftermath, the tech and gaming blog founded by webugees from Kotaku, is one year old! In a lengthy post on their site, founders Luke Plunkett, Gita Jackson, Riley McLeod, Nathan Grayson and Chris Person discuss what running their little co-op business is like, and the issues they face in keeping it afloat. Full Article Aftermath ChrisPerson games GitaJackson indie Kotaku LukePlunkett NathonGrayson publishing RileyMcLeod tech web
me 8th dose of Female Fronted Metal :emoji::emoji::emoji::emoji::emoji::emoji::emoji::emoji: By www.metafilter.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:35:12 GMT Don't know about you, but I had a pretty rough week so I'm indulging myself with Jinjer and Spiritbox, starting with one of the greatest collabs of the current millenium: Spiritbox - Circle With Me ft. Tatiana Shmayluk of JinjerMegan Thee Stallion - TYG (feat. Spiritbox) Jinjer - Who Is Gonna Be The One - Live Spiritbox - The Mara Effect - live Jinjer - Pisces - Live Spiritbox - The Mara Effect - live Jinjer - Just Another We will return to more varied programming next week, probably. Full Article jinjer MeganTheeStallion metalcore spiritbox
me Federal government invests $28 million in fight to save Maugean skate By www.metafilter.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:05:47 GMT Federal government invests $28 million [US $18.25 million] in fight to save Maugean skate. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads to Tasmania to announce $28 million to improve water quality in Macquarie Harbour — the last known refuge of the endangered Maugean skate. Full Article MaugeanSkates
me Some people imbue meaning and sentimental importance to certain objects By www.metafilter.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:26:04 GMT He's an optimist at heart. You'd like him. I, of course, don't know who you are, dear reader, but I know you'd like my dad, Bob Gruber, because everyone likes Bob Gruber. He can tell a good joke and he loves to tell them. There's a quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln, that I was reminded of, just the other day, from of all things a garbage can: "I don't like that man. I must get to know him better." I don't share Lincoln's there's-something-to-like-about-everyone optimism about our fellow men, but my dad does. from How It Went by John Gruber [Daring Fireball] Full Article Band DaringFireball Dusty Elections Found Lost Ring Wedding
me What is Cibo Matto's "Emerald Tuesday" (heavily) sampling? By ask.metafilter.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:01:33 -0800 I'm listening to NPR's streaming "First Listen" of Cibo Matto's "Emerald Tuesday," off the forthcoming Hotel Valentine, and I know this song it's sampling from the first note. (And I think that's the point of the lyrics, that the ghost in the song listened/listens to the sampled song all the time.) I feel like it's also something my husband listens to all the time, or that was in a movie I just saw, but I can't pin it down. My first thought was Curtis Mayfield, but I'm not finding it. I know it's going to seem obvious to me once you tell me, but nonetheless—help! What is that song? Full Article cibomatto emeraldtuesday nprfirstlisten hotelvalentine sample jazzmaybe music stumped
me Civilian deployment blog? By ask.metafilter.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:11:14 -0800 I'm looking for a blog about a civilian embarking on a short-term deployment to Afghanistan (or Iraq?) in some sort of support role—I think he was involved in engineering or computer modeling or mapping or something similar. I believe he was either a MeFite or was mentioned somewhere on MetaFilter. Anyone have a link? Other things I remember: I believe it was hosted on Blogger, though it also may not have been. I remember the poster being sad to be away from his daughter and wife for six months, but the money was of course enticing. I remember there being a couple of pretty lengthy rundowns of his time traveling and being processed on a couple of bases in the U.S. before deployment, and being concerned that he wouldn't make his deployment window if he missed a flight, and there being some discussion of all the military-issue stuff he was required to buy in order to deploy (and some things I think he deliberately chose not to bring along). All of that is pretty common fodder for deployment blogs, I guess, but maybe it'll ring a bell with someone!Searching for "civilian deployment blog" and "Afghanistan deployment blog" has brought up a few results, but I don't think they're the blog I'm seeking. This result isn't the right one, as far as I can tell, but it may be using the same template as the one I'm remembering. This is one of the top search results, but it isn't the one I'm looking for. This and this aren't it, either. Most of the ones I'm finding are from a soldier's perspective, rather than a DoD civilian's one—or if they are about deployed DoD civilians, they mostly seem to be ones who've served in the military in other capacities previously, or who are doing multiple-year tours in Afghanistan. This guy was just going for about six months...Any help would be greatly appreciated! Full Article mefite deployment afghanistan blog iraq middleeast civilian dod departmentofdefense stumped
me Summer electronics intensive course By ask.metafilter.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 15:45:31 -0800 Is there anywhere in the United States I can take an electronics intensive course anytime between mid-June and October? I find myself needing to learn quite a lot of electronics quite quickly. I would do better with structured learning than independent study. Is there anywhere in the US that offers an intensive course with substantial lab time that fits my schedule (mid-June through October)? Bonus points for Hawaii, Upper Midwest/Great Lakes, Pacific Northwest, coastal Canada, or New England. Thanks. Full Article electronics stumped
me Is there a service that will buy and ship bakery items for me? By ask.metafilter.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:59:16 -0800 I've been missing Miami's Cuban bakeries. My plans to visit have been put on hold indefinitely, so I'm looking for options to have a few items (cuban crackers, cuban bread and pastries) shipped overnight to my house a few states to the north. Does a service that does this exist? I'm willing to put some dollars toward paying for this, but would prefer something established as opposed to posting a Craigslist ad.I know that Vicky Bakery ships guava pastries and croquetas, but I'm looking for a wider selection. Thanks everyone! Full Article bakery cuban miami shipping stumped
me Did I see someone using some sort of posture alarm while running? By ask.metafilter.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:06:42 -0800 This was my experience this morning: I'm cycling, and I see this guy running, opposite direction to me. He has a cap on, and on top of the cap was what (at first) I thought was a light. Then I thought maybe it was a camera. Then as he got closer I thought it was a donut, like maybe an orange cream filled or something. then as I got closer I heard very regular beeping that I'm pretty sure was coming from the not-donut. And then I couldn't tell what it was, apart from it was orange and about 2 inches tall, maybe cylindrical or donut-shaped. My best guess is that it was some sort of device to help him regulate head/posture, kind of like "teach kids to walk while balancing books on their head". Google is not helping. Can the hivemind suss this out? Full Article running posture device stumped
me The Message of Hebrews (Lesson #2) By manna.amazingfacts.org Published On :: Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Paul wrote Hebrews to strengthen the faith of the believers amid their trials. He reminded them (and us) that the promises of God will be fulfilled through Jesus, who is seated at the right hand of the Father, and who will soon take us home. In the meantime, Jesus mediates the Father’s blessings to us. So, we need to hold fast to our faith until the end. Full Article
me Political Rewind: History As Comfort, Teacher In Troubled Times By www.gpbnews.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:09:51 +0000 Tuesday on Political Rewind, conventional wisdom states that we are living through an unprecedented era of crisis in America today. As the country looks to recover and heal through these tough times, does our history have any answers or lessons? We discussed this topic with several top historians. Listen below: Full Article
me By We put our faith in Blast Hardcheese in "Anti-Asian Structural Violence, an Example" on MeFi By www.metafilter.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:11:16 GMT Were you really that frozen with fear? DoubtfulThere's nothing I can say to this dismissive nonsense that won't get me thrown off Metafilter. Full Article
me By capricorn in "Got any good advice for a PoC USian post election?" on Ask MeFi By ask.metafilter.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:22:41 GMT I keep returning to two things. 1) building on the idea of community, trying to spread as much love as I can in the world. The time for action will be soon but right now is the time to love each other as much as we possibly can. 2) we aren't the only country to have elected a far-right or fascist leader recently. I'm looking to the people I know who live in other countries with leaders like Trump. There is still joy and possibility in their lives, even though their fight is hard, just like ours will be. Love and joy are exactly what the far right wants to take away from us so let's stick it to them and not let them. Full Article
me By fire, water, earth, air in "Coping in a red state" on Ask MeFi By ask.metafilter.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:59:28 GMT Let me tell you a story about a woman I know who votes conservative. She isn't the type of person I would self-select to be a friend, or even a friendly acquaintance — perhaps to my detriment! — because she's well-to-do, right-leaning, and very Christian. But I see her every week and have talked to her quite a bit because she's one of my medical providers.Because I'm disabled, she charges me half of what she'd normally charge; every time I thank her, she says it's no big deal, and that, "Disabled people deserve every break they can get!" This saves me something like $3,000 dollars a year: that's an extra $3,000 a year she could be making, and actually now can't be making, because she's using her hours to treat me instead of other patients. She does a lot of volunteering. Donates a lot of money. She talks about how she's disappointed that certain social services, like disabled transit, fail disabled people, and has a fairly robust understanding of how that plays out because she listens carefully to her disabled patients. In her church, she's taken a stand for welcoming gay members of the community into the congregation, and into leadership positions, and was heartbroken and felt powerless and bewildered when the higher-up leadership blocked several of these things.Whenever I've talked about the difficulties my trans friends are facing, she is genuinely sympathetic to the individual friend, interested in their life, and sad about their suffering, but sometimes expresses the concern-trolling talking points of the right-wing media — I read this as her being very responsive and caring to any unique individual she knows, but not recognizing the perils of the wider systemic discrimination going on.Last time there was an election, I was talking about how conservative funding cuts impact the disabled community, and she expressed a lot of opinions along the lines of, "Of course I think everyone who needs disability income should have it! But don't you realize that the left-wing government will get us further into debt, whereas the conservatives will improve the economy so that we have more government funds to give social programs?" This coming from a person whose personality is very caring, motherly, and friendly, not at all a combative or hostile "debater:" normal people genuinely believe these things because the right-wing media repeats them over and over again.I think that you really are right when you say, I truly believe they are good, kind, thoughtful people. Most of them probably are. But they are being lied to and duped by right-wing politicians, and not realizing the extent to which they're being lied to, because they believe we still live in a reasonable society in which no one would actually lie that much ... so some of the things they're saying must be true, right?They don't realize the extent to which BIPOC, queer, disabled, immigrant, etc. minority groups are in very real danger, and think it must be exaggerated, because they don't really know that many, or the few that they know appear to be doing just fine. And so they vote with their worry and their fear, and their vote does not truly carry through their intentions about the kind of world they wish to live in.This is not, of course, all people. Some people really are deep into right-wing ideology and have entire groups that they do not see as real people. But I find that most of the people I meet are like her: I could have several conversations with them not knowing they are right-wing, and get along with them just fine, because their day-to-day values of how to treat other human beings really are quite similar to mine. But because of their political/cultural education, their sociological and media literacy, and the demographics of people that make up their workplace, friends, and family, they are being fed a different set of facts, a different "reality."This all makes me incredibly sad but also gives me bit of hope, and I hope it will bring some peace to you.I live in Canada, so it's not the same, but I do live in one of the most right-leaning provinces. I really feel what you're going through. I am also surrounded by people I care about — who appear to care about me — who vote in one awful conservative government after another. Stay strong: sending love and sympathy. Full Article