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3 6 mafia hypnotize minds12/30/2023 ![]() ![]() He’ll set up shop in the hotel lobby.”Ītlantic Records Vice President, A&R, Success Davis, who works with Finesse2tymes, confirms that Memphis is among the most discussed cities in the industry, and credits a unified production sensibility, but vastly different vocal approaches, with allowing it to consistently churn out new stars. Big Homiie G a mobile studio he takes everywhere he moved. “You take artists like Bagg and Big30, these guys want studio every city they’re in. “The way our artists work could only be described as blue collar,” Howell shares. Howell insists that N Less’ roster represents that spirit. It’s fitting that Randolph has played a part in the city’s recent success, since his beloved Grizzlies teams were known for their “grit and grind” approach to basketball, which felt synonymous with Memphis itself. In an era where prolific artists are rewarded and consistency is paramount, the lunch pail ethos of Memphis has helped its MCs build devoted audiences. “It was important for me to sign to someone from my city, that someone from my city was giving me a chance and, if I blow up, I can help them out like they helped me,” Big30 asserts. He had known Yo Gotti for two decades before cofounding N Less Entertainment, and says local DJ Larry Live was the one who first turned him onto Moneybagg.įor Big30, who began rapping with childhood friend Pooh Shiesty in 2017, signing with a local label was a sticking point. Howell credits other Memphis power players with helping his entry into the industry. Moneybagg Yo even has his own subsidiary label, Bread Gang Entertainment, with a roster led by thunderous rhymer Finesse2tymes. That commitment has trickled down to Memphis’ latest music moguls, which include Randolph and his business partner, Howell, whose N Less Entertainment boasts local talent headlined by Moneybagg Yo but also featuring upstarts Big30, Dee Mula and Lonely Girl. ![]() ![]() “We said, ‘We want our shit to be big like Stax, but nobody’s gonna knock our shit down,’” Juicy recalls with a laugh. Juicy remembers being a teenager watching on TV as Stax’s iconic studio was demolished, and vowing to build something in the city that would never be demolished. & the M.G.’s and out-of-towners like Otis Redding. Juicy shares that they were inspired by the success of Stax Records, their hometown’s legendary soul label that developed both local acts like Booker T. Though now defunct, Three 6 Mafia members Juicy J and DJ Paul’s labels, Prophet Entertainment, later named Hypnotize Minds, were instrumental in building Memphis rap, signing artists including Project Pat, Gangsta Boo and La Chat, while mentoring Nashville talents like Young Buck. Memphis, dating back to the mid-1990s, has a rich history of independent labels and musicians building the kind of creative support a city needs to flourish and endure a changing of the guard. has a plethora of talented vocalists, but the rest of the infrastructure for a successful music scene can still be lacking. Nowadays, pretty much every city in the U.S. “The swagger of the city, the bravado of our artists can’t be duplicated anywhere else, and that is why I believe we’ve had this successful run and will continue deep into the future.” He cofounded N Less Entertainment with Marcus “Head” Howell in 2016. “Memphis is a city that breeds originality, and today’s music listeners are looking for originality,” says Zach Randolph, an NBA All-Star-turned-record label owner whose jersey was retired by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2021. ![]()
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Bronislaw huberman emperor franz joseph12/30/2023 ![]() ![]() Elza and Dohnányi nevertheless had a child out of wedlock in 1917, and in 1919, after Huberman had granted her a divorce, she married Dohnányi, who then adopted Huberman's son Johannes. She later met the Hungarian composer and pianist Ernő Dohnányi, but neither Huberman nor Dohnányi's then wife would consent to divorce. They had a son, Johannes, but the marriage did not last. He married the German actress Elza Galafrés (also described as a singer and ballerina). In 1896 he performed the violin concerto of Johannes Brahms in the presence of the composer, who was stunned by the quality of his playing. In 1894 Adelina Patti invited Huberman to participate in her farewell gala in London, which he did, and in the following year he actually eclipsed her in appearances in Vienna. Rubinstein's parents invited Huberman back to their house and the two boys struck up what would become a lifetime friendship. Around this time, the six-year-old Arthur Rubinstein attended one of Huberman's concerts. In 1893 he toured the Netherlands and Belgium as a virtuoso performer. However, the two did not get along well, and after Huberman's fourteenth birthday he took no more lessons. ![]() Despite being only ten years old, he dazzled Joachim with performances of Louis Spohr, Henri Vieuxtemps, and the transcription of a Frédéric Chopin nocturne. In 1892 he studied under Joseph Joachim in Berlin. ![]() In his youth he was a pupil of Mieczysław Michałowicz and Maurycy Rosen at the Warsaw Conservatory, and of Isidor Lotto in Paris. Huberman was born in Częstochowa, Poland. ![]()
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2010 535xi bmw idrive update cost12/30/2023 ![]() ![]() While it’s workable, the backseat isn’t exceptionally roomy. Shoulder room is an inch narrower in the backseat. Most seating dimensions increase or decrease by no more than a tenth of an inch or so, though front headroom is up 1.4 inches, and there’s an inch more shoulder room up there. We were satisfied with the front seats’ overall comfort and dimensions, but we wouldn’t have minded a little more front-seat legroom.ĭespite the larger exterior, the 5 Series’ interior isn’t notably roomier than before. Likewise for the power-extending bottom cushion, though the gap it forms collects enough crud to clog a Dustbuster. An additional seat adjustment, which tilts the upper section of the backrest forward independently, is a cherished feature. The car is easily mistaken for the redesigned 7 Series, though the flagship is almost 7 inches longer and nearly 2 inches wider.īecause each was equipped with the optional Sport Package, both of our test cars had “multi-contoured” power sport seats, which we found comfortable. Larger wheels are optional.Ĭompared with the 2010 model, the 2011 is 2 inches longer and a half-inch wider, with 3.2 more inches of wheelbase. The 528i has 17-inch alloy wheels, and the 535i and 550i have 18-inchers. ![]() In lieu of faux vents on the front fenders, chrome surrounds the side marker lights - relatively subtle by today’s standards. The hood is sculpted in the fashion of other recent BMW redesigns, including the Z4 and 7 Series. It looks like something that was supposed to be removed after shipping. They aren’t perfect, though: There’s a translucent white stripe along the top of the headlight clusters, also seen on other BMWs. The grille is stronger than ever, the taillights look like they want to be there and the headlights are more aggressive than fey. Refreshes weren’t enough to cure the 5’s ills, so 2011’s complete redesign is a godsend. With a design inspired by the headlights, the taillights looked like they were trying to escape the car altogether. Though the previous-generation 5 Series’ trunklid was better integrated than the one on the earlier 7 Series, its too-small grille and raised-eyebrow headlights were an aesthetic failure. Recently, the only element that had seemed to tie one model to another was an ill-conceived - and poorly received - rear-end design nicknamed the “Bangle butt,” after former chief designer Chris Bangle. The 2011 5 Series is further proof that BMW is pulling itself out of an awkward design era. All-wheel drive is available for both of these levels, designated “xDrive.” I tested the 535i and 550i with rear-wheel drive. Suffice it to say the 528i has a six-cylinder, the 535i has a turbocharged six-cylinder and the 550i has a turbocharged V-8. (The bizarre 5 Series Gran Turismo is reviewed separately.) Though there was a time when those numbers represented engine sizes, BMW’s recent embrace of turbocharging has cast off any semblance of meaning. The 5 Series sedan comes in three levels: the 528i, 535i and 550i. This new level of comfort broadens the sport sedan’s appeal, but at the same time the newly redesigned car gives up even more of its old visceral experience, which has been abating generation by generation. If the new 5 Series is anything, it’s quiet and comfortable. ![]() While that wasn’t exactly the case with the redesigned 2011 BMW 5 Series, that car did consistently whisper in my ear. I don’t walk away from every new model with a single overriding impression, but sometimes a car grabs me by the collar and shakes me. ![]()
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Barney error vs us12/30/2023 ![]() Earl Blumenauer, announced Monday that the U.S. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Rep. Here's the congressional delegation's announcement of the federal funding, with comments from Mayor Melanie Kebler: More information on the Midtown Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings can be found at /midtowncrossings. The Hawthorne Overcrossing is part of the larger Midtown Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing project, which seeks to improve east-west connectivity through safer walking and biking connections across the railroad and the parkway at Hawthorne, Franklin and Greenwood Avenues. “This investment is the single biggest step in building a city and connected transportation system that works for all of us." The Hawthorne Bridge is the key link in this effort,” said Bend City Councilor Anthony Broadman. “We are committed to sustainably and equitably reconnecting our city-east and west. The overcrossing will connect Downtown and the Bend Central District by providing safe and comfortable walking and biking opportunities. The Hawthorne Overcrossing will be a pedestrian and bicycle only crossing that will provide a much-needed connection over Highway 97 and the railroad for east-west travel. “It is a significant step forward for economic development in the Central District and Downtown and joins two sides of the parkway that invites people to regularly travel between east and west whether that’s by walking, riding, or rolling. ![]() “The Hawthorne Overcrossing is so much more than a transportation project,” said Katy Brooks, CEO of the Bend Chamber of Commerce. “This funding for the critical and transformative Hawthorne Overcrossing project will help ensure Bend is a more equitable, healthy, and climate-resilient place for all.” These key areas of our City will accommodate more of Bend’s rapid growth in ways that deliver complete communities – places with more affordable housing options close to essential services, with nature nearby and convenient, safe ways to get around that don’t always require a car,” said Corie Harlan, Cities & Towns Program Manager of Central Oregon LandWatch. Press space key to upgrade.“The Midtown Crossings are vital to catalyzing redevelopment of Bend’s Central District and Core Area. ![]() Harold Slikk: *Screaming and freaking out* Harold Slikk: PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE ANSWER ME!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!! I'M TRULY SORRY, I CALLED YOU A STUPID PURPLE DINOSAUR!!!!!!!!!!!!! I SAID PLEASE ANSWER ME!!!!!!!!! I CANNOT TAKE MUCH MORE OF THIS DEMONIC DINOSAUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Harold Slikk: OH MY FREAKING GOD!!!!!!!! MY EARS ARE GOING TO EXPLODE!!!!!!!!!!! THE LOUDEST SCARY SOUND I'VE EVER HEARD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Harold Slikk: WHAT DID YOU SAY?! BARNEY IS ABOUT TO JUMPSCARE ME AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!! ![]() You are grounded grounded grounded grounded grounded grounded grounded grounded for life! You have to upgrade to Windows 8! Now we will be your worstest nightmare forever. There is no way you cannot turn this punishment off. The Halloween Punishment is seriously impossible to turn off. ![]() You did not listen to us about turning off your Windows 7 multiple times. Great! Just freaking great! Look what you just did! We cannot believe that you have wasted 10 chances! But you just turned off your computer since this is your last chance until the background has changed into Creepypasta Nepgear. Harold Slikk: AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! BARNEY GAVE ME HALLOWEEN PUNISHMENT BUT HE JUMPSCARED ME!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! I WILL HAVE NIGHTMARES FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!īarney: Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha soi soi soi soi soi soi rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl. ![]()
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Makemkv beta workaround12/30/2023 ![]() So, we'll use Handbrake to compress your MKV files to something a little more manageable, without losing much quality. Handbrake: MakeMKV will rip your Blu-Ray movie exactly as it is on the disc, which can be over 20 or 30GB in size.Right now, you shouldn't have to pay for this program. MakeMKV claims that it's only a beta product, but it's been in "beta" for years, so it may stay free for a long time. This effectively extends the trial period indefinitely. Every month, you can either download the latest version of the beta or activate the application using the latest beta key in the forums. MakeMKV offers a free beta that works for 30 days, but that's a little misleading. MakeMKV: This application, available for both Windows and macOS, rips your Blu-Rays to an MKV file. That's it.If you want to burn your own Blu-Ray discs, you'll need a drive that can read and write to blank Blu-Rays, but we'll assume you just want to store them on your hard drive. Fortunately, you can get them online for less than $60. However, you'll need a Blu-Ray reader in order to rip your Blu-Ray discs (obviously). If your computer came with any disc drive at all, it was probably a DVD drive. Before you begin, make sure you have installed the following: You'll need a few tools in order to start ripping your Blu-Ray collection. If you want to rip your DVDs, this process will work as well, but we'll focus on Blu-Rays- our recommended process for DVDs is a little different. If you have old 2.This way, you don't need to swap discs, you can play your movies in any app you want, and you can even stream them to your other devices. You can even add your old DVD collection. Between the two i have very little issue. But by all means leave $50 "donation" worth every penny. In fact last time i checked it wasnt for sale. Then you just use hand brake or DVD Shrink to get the files down to managable chunks. Native files are illegal store cause movie studios own the copy right. MVK is basically a wrapper around native files. But i could probably run those in linux as well.Īnyways MakeMVK is great. In fact im back on windows just to use those two $80 programs. And while i technically daily drove linux for a decade, ive never had time to figure how to work it. Tow cost $80, and sometimes get movies mkv cant and have more intuitive resizing options. Theres only about five programs on par with it. It's a core component to my ecosystem and has been a great tool for troubleshooting why certain files end up transcoded while others are direct play. ![]() If you are looking for some tools to do some advanced file inspections, mediainfo is a great cli for showing FPS, encoding codecs for video and audio, bitrates, etc. However, the handbrake UI is good at reading and suggesting the appropriate settings based on the input. I use the handbrake cli for the encoding, because I'm a nerd (could you tell already?). ![]() Handbrake is complicated to get just right, which is why I wrote a program which generates the handbrake settings for me, based on the input video and audio, as well as my output preferences. So a 25gb blueray ends up being around 4 to 6 gb. Everything else goes through an encoding workflow that I coded up based on my needs. I have about 1300 movies, and the ones that we re-watch regularly are pure makemkv copies. Just make sure to tag the post with the flair and give a little background info/context. On Fridays we'll allow posts that don't normally fit in the usual data-hoarding theme, including posts that would usually be removed by rule 4: “No memes or 'look at this '”
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Astronomical phenomena march 192112/30/2023 ![]() ![]() Almost all the early Christian Fathers of whom we have record said Christ’s birth was in either 3 or 2 B.C. Epiphanius and the early Syrian chronological work called the Chronicon Edessenum indicate it was 2 B.C. This same year was accepted by Hippolytus of Rome, Origen, the Chronicon Cyprianicum, Eusebius of Caesarea, John Chrysostom, Jerome, Hippolytus of Thebes, Photius Patriarch of Constantinople, the Greek historian Zonaras, and Bar Hebreaus, who quoted Syrian, Armenian, and Greek sources. The early Christian chronologist Julius Africanus said it was in the year from 3 to 2 B.C. ![]() Irenaeus, Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian, Orosius, and Cassiodorus Senator said Christ’s birth was in a year we now recognize as 3 B.C. Virtually all early Christian historians and chronologers who lived from the second to the sixth centuries (and even later) put the birth of Christ after the eclipse of 4 B.C. AS early as the sixteenth century an eminent scholar, Scaliger, was decisive in stating that Herod’s death was connected with the 1 B.C. Filmer also showed reasons for thinking that the eclipse to which Josephus referred was not the one in 4 B.C. Filmer reviewed the historical data available from the period and suggested that Herod continued to live for some time after 4 B.C. In an essay in the October, 1966, Journal of Theological Studies, W. Some historical studies, however, have thrown doubt on the association of Herod’s death with that eclipse. And so the “Star of Bethlehem” has always been looked for prior to that date. Since the Bible makes it clear that Christ was born while Herod was still alive, this has appeared to many scholars as undeniable evidence that Christ was born before that eclipse in March, 4 B.C. Calculations have shown that a lunar eclipse occurred the night of March 12/13, 4 B.C. Josephus, a Jewish historian who lived in the first century A.D., recorded that Herod died shortly after an eclipse of the moon and before a Passover. ![]() Until recently, there seemed to be incontrovertible proof that Christ was born before March, 4 B.C. ![]()
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Atlanta hawks vs knicks score12/30/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() This game did not, however, feature New York indiscriminately jacking up contested 3s. Launching tons of 3s is not inherently awesome for an offense. This is decidedly not the shot profile of a typical Thibodeau team, but this particular Thibodeau team has taken 3s at an above-average rate all year. The Knicks shot 20 for 50 from deep, the most they've made or attempted since going 24 for 54 against the Orlando Magic in the second game of the season. The way these Knicks are constructed, they don't always need Randle to go off the way he did against Atlanta, but they do need him to be locked in defensively and find places to attack within the flow of the offense. His off-ball defense has deteriorated this season, though, so the late steal stood out. Randle's career year was primarily driven by scorching-hot shooting, and it was always going to be difficult to sustain that. This sequence effectively ended the game. Randle read the Hawks' after-timeout play perfectly, ripped the ball right out of Bogdanovic's hands and, seconds later, made his sixth 3 of the night. The Knicks would surely have liked to see him take more than four free throws, but he can't be accused of lacking aggression.ĭown by 17 points with less than four minutes left in the fourth quarter, Atlanta called a timeout. Randle made quick decisions upon catching the ball, and he gave it up when he drew an extra defender. This wasn't just tough shot-making, although there was certainly some of that. If the holiday accounts for the extra pep in his step, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau should consider wearing a Santa Claus costume to every game going forward. There was an error processing your subscription.Įarly in the game, ESPN's "wired" segment caught Randle saying he was in the Christmas spirit. Here are three takeaways from the Knicks' impressive Christmas Day win. Delon Wright and John Collins scored 20 points apiece, but starters Bogdan Bogdanovic, Cam Reddish and Clint Capela scored a combined 24 points on 8-for-34 shooting. Shorthanded without Trae Young and Kevin Huerter, among other players in protocols, they shot 33 for 87 from the field. The Hawks, meanwhile, were anything but merry. Rookie Quentin Grimes, fresh out of COVID protocols, shot 5 for 12 from 3-point range off the bench. Randle finished with 25 points on 9-for-15 shooting, including 6 for 9 from deep, plus 12 rebounds, looking like the All-Star player that he was during the 2020-21 regular season. Walker did not play a single minute in between Nov. ![]() This follows Walker's 44-point performance against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. When Walker checked out after playing 40 minutes, the Madison Square Garden crowd stood up and chanted his name. (This was New York's 54th Christmas game, a league high.) He didn't shoot particularly well (3 for 12 overall, 2 for 9 from deep) but, outside of Randle, did the lion's share of the playmaking, with Derrick Rose recovering from ankle surgery, Immanuel Quickley reconditioning after a stint in the health and safety protocols and Miles McBride still in protocols. Walker recorded the seventh Christmas triple-double in NBA history and first for a Knick. Walker wasn't the Knicks' best player in Saturday's 101-87 win over the Atlanta Hawks - that honor is unquestionably Julius Randle's - but, given the circumstances, his 10 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds added up to the biggest story. ![]() A week after returning to the New York Knicks' rotation, Kemba Walker unwrapped a triple-double on Christmas Day. ![]()
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Boxer breifs that dont ride up12/29/2023 ![]() ![]() Here are our picks for the best running underwear when you’d like a little more fabric and support. We researched the market, surveyed user reviews, spoke with product managers, and used our own experience wearing and running in these products to determine the best options. Most of the products here have been thoroughly evaluated and vetted by our team of test editors, and those that haven’t have been carefully chosen based on their value, technical fabrics, comfort, looks, and ability to wick away sweat and prevent chafing. Underwear that allows for four-way movement is also a good option, so you’re wearing a garment that moves with and not against you. Look for seam-free and tag-free underwear so you can rest assured that you won’t experience unexpected chafing or itching while running. The sizes are available in Small (29-31 Inches), Medium (32-34 Inches. What’s Included: 3 New Balance Men's 6 Inch Boxer Brief Fly Front with Pouch. ![]() A lightweight 4-way stretch supports your every move. Spandex, polyester, and nylon are other breathable and lightweight materials that are moisture-wicking to keep you dry and prevent unpleasant odors from arising while running. Ultimate Comfort: Made from 90 polyester and 10 spandex, these briefs are tagless and breathable, providing you with the ultimate comfort. Technical fabrics such as wool or those with antimicrobial treatments-like the ones listed below-disperse sweat from your sensitive parts and minimize chafing with seamless construction. In order to perform your best, you need to feel your best, and that often starts with your underwear selection and what they are made from.Ĭotton, as we know, holds moisture, which can breed the bacteria that causes yeast infections and jock itch. Tagless Mens No Ride Up Briefs with Comfort Flex Waistband White, Large. Comfort is essential when it comes to running. Mens Boxer Briefs All Day Comfort No Ride Up Double Dry X-Temp 5 Pack. ![]()
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File organizer software for pc free download12/29/2023 ![]() ![]() you can download the free Dropbox app and play your music there, too. File Organiser is a free and open source file management app and file organizer, developed by Mick Florey for Windows. The left panel of the program shows the folder and file sizes in a familiar File Explorer-like display, while the right side displays a pie chart for visualizing each folder's disk usage.ĭisktective is relatively user-friendly, but it's hindered by a few key limitations: the export-to-HTML feature doesn't produce a very easy-to-read file, you can't delete or open folders or files from within the program, and the size units are static, meaning they're all either in bytes, kilobytes, or megabytes (whatever you choose). Download on Google Play PC Update to the latest iTunes Amazon Echo Download the. ![]() You can choose any folder on any hard drive that's plugged in, including removable ones, as well as the entire hard drives. The app is intuitively simple and blazingly fast. Also, you can convert, rip, tag, and sync your music with this program. It supports an array of audio formats that include MP3, WMA, MP4, FLAC, OGG, and more. This would be great to carry with you on a flash drive.Įach time it opens, you're asked what directory to scan. Free Get in Store app Description Organize files, folders, and Desktop easily on Windows, Mac, and Linux This tiny, flexible, hard-working tool will help you to end the chaos of your unorganized files in a click and take your messy folders and Desktop under control. Helium (from Imploded Software) is another full-featured music library organizer for working with different audio formats in your music collection. I prefer portable software in some situations, so I appreciate that Disktective is portable and takes up less than 1 MB of disk space. It can run on a PC with Windows 11 or Windows 10. Free, full-featured 30-day trial version. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 2.0 is the latest version last time we checked. Download File Organizer Software WinCatalog 2023, organize your files, using any user defined fields and tags. Unable to delete files directly from the program.Īn update hasn't been released since 2010. File Commander is provided under a freeware license on Windows from file organizer software with no restrictions on usage. The program may lack the polish of some other photo organizing software, but it is completely free to download, plus its surprisingly capable. ![]() |