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Martin Mills: Daniel Miller, Richard Russell, Tom Silverman and Other Friends and Colleagues Recall His Most Memorable Moments
Jean-Phillipe Aline
Label manager for Beggars Group France
Most memorable encounter with Martin Mills:
"It was a while ago, in 2002 when he was looking for people to work for Beggars Group France with Laurent Rossi. My job interview turned into talking about music with such a figure of the industry, something thatrarely happened during past job interviews. The good thing with Martin is that you can talk about music, different projects or ideas that could be linked to music. Beggars was everything I was looking for: working for, and with, passionate people. That might be the secret formula of Beggars' success."
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Favorite Beggars Group artist or album:
"I'll stick to the band that I've worked with from the beginning, Vampire Weekend. There was something new intheir music, though it was influenced by different artists. But I loved that mix of different cultures and their energy on stage. But I also have to mention Little Joy and Antony & The Johnsons."
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Bob Ansell
Head of Beggars Group in Canada
"The first time we met at the Earl's Court [London] Beggars Banquet office in 1982. Tim Harrold, president at Polydor International hadsuggested I meet Martin. He felt we would get along. All I can say was, after our meeting — including a trip to the basement to nab some records — I called back to Montreal to tell Peter Erdmann, the Polygram president, that I had just found our next jewel. The first record we released was "She's in Parties" from Bauhaus. PolyGram Canada had the longest running licensing agreement that Beggars had anywhere in the world until we finally went independent in1997 with myself and David Freeman running the Canadian Beggars office."
"With such a long relationship howcould one narrow it down to a single record or artist. Some highlights have to be The National, Adele, The Cult, St.Vincent, Icicle Works, Love & Records, and The Prodigy."
Laurence Bell
Founder, Domino Records
"He introduced me to my bank manager and for that I will be forever grateful."
"The Beggars Group has brought too much music to the world to possibly single one act or album out. It has also brought somegreat labels to the world and helped more great labels thrive and survive. Hats off to Martin Mills."
Charles Caldas
CEO, Merlin, the global rights agency for independent labels
"Martin's enthusiasm, high standards, generosity of spirit and incredible mind have been influential to me in many memorable ways over the years, but the encounter that sums Martin up for me was very late at the Mohawk Patio at SXSW this year, where I was nursing SXSW feet and feeling the brick wall approaching fast.
"Martin breezed in, no doubt at his umpteenth show of the day, watched a few songs, stopped to say hi, shared his musical highlights of the day briefly but had to run because he had a couple of more shows he really wanted to see before the night was over.
"So, despite all of the success and the fact that he has a large and active organization under his influence, he wasn't sipping champagne at the Four Seasons waiting to be told what was good, he was at the coal face [CQ], feeling the music first-hand, chasing the thrill of finding the next great band, talking about music in a way which shows he as much a fan as ever, and that is what sets Martin apart."
"I'm going to pick two. The first is a nostalgic choice: the Go-Betweens, who I followed passionately from very early on back in Australia, and whose import albums, with that old Beggars Banquet logo on the back, were amongst my most highly prized — not least for the fact that it seemed so strange and inspiring that on the other side of the world there was someone else who recognized the genius of something so close to my home.
"And my recent choice is the National, a band that shows that patience, perseverance, attention to craft — underpinned by the supportive environment of a label like 4AD — can bring commercial success to the most seemingly unlikely contenders. No major label would have persevered with a band like that, and it is a great illustration of why independent labels are of such importance to the musical ecosystem."
Kenny Gates
CEO, co-founder, PIAS Group
"Martin Mills and the Beggars Group is a mentor that inspired me to start PIAS in 1982. We distribute the Beggars Group physically in the U.K. and interact closely on fundamental matters concerning the independent sector at Impala or Merlin. It's been 30 years since I cam into Martin's office for the first time to buy some vinyl 12-inches and albums to import them over to Europe. "[My best memory] must be the time we tossed a coin on the tour support amount for one of Martin's acts in the Benelux. Neither of us like losing."
"Just to name one is extremely difficult given how much great music has been recorded and released through his stable of labels. For the sake of answering, let's say it's 'Fat of the Land' from the Prodigy."
Andy Heath
Beggars Group director; CEO Beggars Publishing
"In a huge auditorium in New York — was it Madison Square Garden – watching the audience going bonkers at the Cult, and Martin said, 'I can't really believe I signed this band; it doesn't seem real.' Which was typically modest."
"It depends on what day you ask me but Cocteau Twins' 'Treasure' must be up there. I simply love the Cocteaus and it was about that time I realized I was working with a unique and very special company."
Former CEO/Chairman, IFPI; former CEO/chairman, Universal Music International
"There are so many memorable encounters but they all revolve around Martin's passion for music and the music industry, especially, of course, the independent sector . As well as being a formidable creative force, he is an eloquent advocate for the causes he believes in, and a smart strategist who shows steely determination. But the most enduring impression you take away from any encounter with Martin is that he simply loves what he does!"
Mark Kitcatt
Co-owner, Everlasting Records and Popstock Distribuciones; co-president, Impala
"I started working at Rough Trade distribution when I was twenty, twenty-one; and we were distributing their records then. 4AD and Situation Two [labels] always made sure that the warehouse staff at Rough Trade felt involved in their releases and their successes. But we've been collaborating on all the Beggars Group's releases in Spain since about 1992.
"I see Martin a lot. He's very engaged with our business and one way or another we're very close to Beggars. My favorite encounters with him are at gigs really, we both go to quite a few. But one memorable meeting was on a boat at MIDEM, when we glugged through a bottle of brandy and set up the deal for my company — then Caroline España — to license and distribute the catalogues of the Beggars Group. Another would be when his support was instrumental in effecting our management buy out from Virgin at the end of the 90s."
"When I was just a kid of 14 or 15 most of the records I bought were on Rough trade, 4AD or Beggars and all those are now part of Beggars Group. But if I had to name one — I've always been obsessed with The Fall — 'This Nation's Saving Grace' is one of their best records. And if I can name two — 'See You on the Other Side,' by Mercury Rev, is an extraordinary record and I'll never get tired of listening to it."
Daniel Miller,
Chairman and founder, Mute Records
"I first worked alongside Martin around 1989-90 when we were both part of a group that tried to rescue Rough Trade distribution when it went down around that time. We failed to save the business but built a new sales and distribution company out of the ashes called RTM. Eventually RTM merged with Vital distribution and we both became boardmembers.
"In the mid 90's, XL/Beggars artist the Prodigy was dropped by their North American licensee Elektra. I was a huge fan and immediately offered Martin and Richard Russell a licensing deal for the territory to be released by Mute USA. The first Prodigy album we released was 'Music for the Jilted Generation' which over time became very successful and the follow up 'Fat of The Land' was a huge breakthrough for the band and at the vanguard of the 'electronica' movement of the time. That album was licensed via Mute to Maverick and went on to sell over two million records.
"In 1999 Martin was very instrumental in the founding of AIM, the UK independent music trade body and I joined the first board alongside Martin. A few years ago, Martin became involved with Rough Trade Shops as an investor and board member, soon after I was invited to join the board of this very important and influential independent music retailer. We still work together on the project. We spent a lot of time together during the period we worked with Prodigy and it was then I really began to appreciate his professionalism, business sense and passion for music."
"It would have to be Prodigy and the two albums we worked on together. They are a fantastic band and it was a very exciting time. I alsohave a soft spot for The Lurkers an early punk band on Beggars Banquet."
Randy Miller
Principle, Rjaymiller Entertainment; partner, Primary Wave Music Publishing
"I first met Martin in 1986. I was working at RCA Records in Hollywood, my first job in the record business, as a product manager. Growing up in the seventies in Los Angeles, my personal music preferences were strongly influenced by Rick Carroll's "Rock of the Eighties" era KROQ. Bob Buziak took over the reigns of RCA in 1986, I think, and with Bob came his ethos and passion for the independent label sector of the business. Bob did a deal with Martin that brought Beggar's artists Love And Rockets, Peter Murphy, The Charlatans, and a few others to RCA. Lucky for me, I was the product manager for the Beggar's Label, and not only had the opportunity to work with artists that were personal favorites but also directly with Martin for years.
"I learned so much from Martin about the record business but the most lasting and impressive memory comes from the first time that I visited the Beggar's offices on Alma Road in London. When I arrived at the office, I waited in the tiny reception area until Martin greeted me, personally. He toured me through the building before we arrived at his "office," which was nothing more than a small, cluttered desk that sat right amidst the hustle and bustle of the building. No walls. No privacy. No personal secretary. No frills. Just Martin sitting right there with all of his team.
"In my mind, even in those early days, Martin was already one of the most successful record men in the worldwith hit records and artists licensed to most every major label in the States. I was humbled by his prudence and ever since I have carried that impressionwith me and with it the important lesson that smart business requires discipline, not decadence. From then on I paid close attention to the style in which Martin ran his business and I have used those observations as guidance throughout my career."
"The Beggar's Group has arguably one of the greatest artist rosters of all time and there are so many favorites to chose from. But I'll go with Love And Rockets `Express' because it is an amazing album that still sounds as sonically vertiginous and emotionally escalating today as it did 25 years ago. A Classic. On the other side of the spectrum I would chose Adele's 21 because this wonderful slice of artistry will be echoing through all of our ears for the rest of our lives. And also because no one in the record business, absolutely no one, deserves that level of commercial success it has achieved more than Martin Mills and Richard Russell."
Fran Nevrkla
Chairman, PPP, VPL (the U.K. music and video licensing organizations)
"My fondest and most precious memories are of the several occasions in which Martin and I were discussing and negotiating serious business, involving relatively substantial sums of money. There was never any doubt that Martin's handshake simply sealed the agreement because his word was his bond. He never once came back to me afterwards seeking to change what was agreed between us. The contract followed later. That is truly unique and I shall never forget it. I have never been able to trust another individual to quite the same extent before or since but feel extraordinarily fortunate tohave experienced it so powerfully with this remarkable individual."
Tubeway Army's "Replicas" (1979) and Gary Numan's "The Pleasure Principle" (1979). Iconic albums which bring back memories. Also, Adele and both of her albums. It is the artist's great and original talent, her voice and delivery coupled with terrific lyrics which really touch the hearts of people of all ages everywhere. The music is unique and yet simple, with no artificial , bogus 'embellishments.' The talent alone speaks for itself and it will always shine through. Martin has a unique gift for spotting real genuine talent and long may it continue."
John Preston
Former chairman, BMG Entertainment U.K. & Ireland; former chairman, British Phonographic Industry
"Martin was a colleague on the BPI board, and a competitor, once a buyer, but mostly a friend. I once tried to lure him from the path of independence – without success."
Cocteau Twins for art, Adele for mammon.
Owner, XL Recordings; partner, Beggars Group
"Martin doesn't do drama. All encounters are subtle. He never imposes himself on any situation. He's the most zen non-Buddhist I've ever met. He is a tough man in many ways but he is fundamentally gentle."
The Prodigy's debut album. Musically wild and a reminder of the start. Musically wild.
Ashley Sellers
CEO, Inertia (distributor for Beggars Group in Australia)
"Hanging out together at SXSW. Just checking out shows, talking about music, meeting people. Seeing the music fan in Martin,"
"Historically it would have to be `Surfer Rosa' by the Pixies.During our working relationship it would be Interpol's `Turn on The Bright Lights.' It was released near the start of our partnership, so its important to me for that reason, and it remains one of my favourite albums of the last ten years. Full stop."
Tom Silverman
Founder/CEO, Tommy Boy Records; co-founder/executive director, New Music Seminar
"Meeting to discuss the benefits of organizing the independent label community 15 years ago which eventually led to the founding of A2iM, Merlin and WIN. Martin in the U.K. and Europe is responsible more than any other person, for the growth of the indie movement. He has always put the good of the independent label community before his own self-interest. No one is more deserving of this honor than Martin Mills."
The single "Southern Freeez" by Freeez. It influenced New York street music and Arthur Baker, who went on to produce "Planet Rock." The Prodigy's album "Music for a Jilted Generation," which opened the door for electronica in the U.K. that had been started by 808 State, LFO and others and invited the rockers to the party. Today's EDM scene owes them a big debt of thanks."
Jonas Sjöström
Owner/CEO, Playground Music Scandinavia
"Playground has been the representative of Beggars Group in Scandinavia, Finland and the Baltic states since 1999, when we started the company with the help of Martin. Previous to that, when I was CEO of MNW Records, we were representative of Beggars Group in the same territories as above, since 1984. Martin and myself are both members of the Impala board since the start and have worked a lot together on indie community issues within Impala and Merlin.
"The fact that Martin sits at the same desk, in the same corner, in the same office as when i first met him in 1984 is indeed memorable and pleasant and gives you a deep feeling of stability and satisfaction. The fact he is the same polite, kind, interested and 100 % reliable person, as he was 28 years ago, is something we all are to be measured against. I admire his fantastic eye for detail at the same time as he is such a visionary and clear strategic thinker.
Pierce Turner's "It's Only a Long Way Across," a poetic gem that never got the audience it deserved.
Horst Weidenmueller
CEO/Owner, !K7 Records
"In 2005 Martin stated in an Impala board meeting that we should establish a body which represents the online collective rights of the independent community. In 2006 we created (out of the Impala board) a Merlin Steering Committee and convinced Charles Caldas to head the team. In 2007 we created Merlin and since then the organization has successfully distributed tens of millions of royalties to its members. Thanks Martin – we are all looking forward to your next ideas. "
"Elvis Perkins, "Ash Wednesday." It's a beautiful album."
Alison Wenham
Chairman/CEO, The Association of Independent Music (AIM); Chairman, Worldwide Independent Music
"It concerns loyalty. When AIM fell out with the BPI over how the two organizations could work together, Martin was magnificent, true to me, to us and to the independent sector."
"Way too difficult [to choose one]: I loved Prodigy's "Fat of the Land," but Gary Numan's "Cars" was just as groundbreaking. And then there's This Mortal Coil, The Tindersticks, Adele. Shall I stop now?"
Founder, Chrysalis Group; non-executive chairman of BMG Chrysalis U.K.
"I have known Martin Mills for some 30 years or so. Although more as a friend and competitor, than as someone who I have done business with on a regular basis. There have, however, been many times since the sale of Chrysalis Records that Chrysalis Music has ended up being the publisher to Beggars Group labels, the most recent of which would be the Raconteurs.
"I see Martin regularly in the South of France, where he owns a holiday home and have enjoyed my time spent with him, his wife and family and watching their two children grow up. As a record man, he has always stayed close to his principles and appeared to be ploughing a lone furrow in this respect, whilst so much of music industry has gravitated towards Pop Idol and X-Factor type artists. As such, his success with Adele is a shiny lantern in what has become today's music industry. The great thing is that it shows that the way to real success is not by taking the easy option but by sticking to your guns and supporting great artists through good times and bad."
James Wyllie
Consultant, Russells Solicitors
"I became the lawyer for Martin and his then partner Nick Austin around 1977 and we have worked together and been friends ever since. I am a member of the Beggars Group board.
"In the many years of working closely together there are too many memorable encounters to mention but the one that our many mutual friends will recognize occurred on one of the first Transatlantic flights I took with Martin.
"As we boarded the plane and took our seats, I was looking forward to a couple of gin and tonics and the opportunity to watch a movie or read for a few hours. Martin took a pile of papers about fifteen inches thick out of his bag and said it was the perfect opportunity for us to go through them. For about a quarter of a second I thought he was joking; he wasn't. Very few people combine that kind of focus with Martin's easy toleration of fellow human beings weaknesses. I have been grateful for both."
"That is really difficult because I have had the pleasure of knowing and liking so many of the artists over the years. If pressed I would say The Associates and in particular "Party Fears Two." For me the sheer energy of the music makes it sound as fresh and vibrant as ever."
Patrick Zelnik
Founder/CEO, Naïve Records
"Meeting Martin in his office — in the open space, which was to me a real symbol of democracy."
This Mortal Coil and Cat Power's albums. But I like the whole repertoire generated by Beggar's. Martin and his team have developed the Beggar's Group without compromising on their innovative A&R approach. Furthermore, they promote the various brands — 4AD, Matador, Rough Trade, XL — without jeopardizing the brand identity of the group."
Martin Mills


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Wine tastings spread joy to people such as myself like Disney World spreads joy to children and most high school to college-aged females, so I'm really glad I recently got take part in one (a wine tasting, not a Disney World) at the Camelot Club in downtown Baton Rouge. The Camelot Club sits perched on the top of the south Chase Tower and is one of the more exclusive settings in the city with a picturesque sight of the State Capitol to the north and a bird's eye view the Mighty Mississippi peacefully rumbling below. Eusebio and I previously met Kris Kimball, the Membership Director of the Camelot Club, at the Baton Rouge Culinary Classic when we sat at the same table as her during our gluttonous feast. At the Assemblage Wine Tasting, Kris and the Camelot Club and Purveyor of Fine Wines invited guests to sample vino that mostly came from smaller distributors and wine makers on the West Coast of the United States.
Eusebio and I walked around the event, mingling with wine makers and winery representatives while tasting exquisite vintages that are hard to come by in South Louisiana. Some of the vineyards and varietals that I enjoyed the most were: Andrew Geoffrey's Diamond Mountain 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cancilla Cellars' 2007 Pinot Noir, Miner Family Vineyards' 2005 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin Winery's Paso Robles 2006 Savant (Syrah/Cabernet blend), the 2005 Star Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Astral from the Dierberg Family of Wines in Santa Maria, the 2007 Epiphany Gypsy, Morgan Winery's 2006 Double L Pinot Noir and 2006 Tierra Mar Syrah, and my gold medal winner, Boudreaux Cellars' 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State.
Chocolate Fondue Fountain with Fruit, Cheese, Cookies, and Brownies for "Dipping"
The food at the Camelot Club attempted to equal the quality of the wine, though it had a lot to live up to. Apparently they got the memo that it always helps when there is a chocolate fondue fountain! One twirl under the flowing rich milk chocolate coated the fruits, cheeses, and cookies that were there for dipping pleasure. Yum! More events should have these!
The chocolate fountain wasn't the only thing worth snacking on in between wine tastings. There were also mini duck egg rolls with Thai chili sauce, crawfish and cheddar croquettes with dilled sour cream, and other special finger-food treats. I ate enough to keep something in my stomach while we continued to sample and taste the delicious wines that formed a border around the room.
Rob's wines upheld the standards that have been set by multiple publications which have raved about his vino over the past several years. I especially love that Rob is still a new, small batch wine maker who puts love and shows his skill for the craft in every barrel and bottle that he produces. I'm going to make sure I visit his winery when I go to Seattle this summer (although it is a several hour drive through the Cascade Mountains from Seattle).
After an evening of drinking wine the time had come to eat a real meal. Since Eusebio and I had been drinking together, a logical choice was to revisit and old favorite, Bonefish Grill. While it is a corporate restaurant, you can't beat the price when dining with Eusebio. It's one of the perks of being best friends with the Sous Chef from Fleming's!
We began our meal with an order of Bang Bang Shrimp. These tasty crustaceans are fried and then tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce and are best eaten with the provided chopsticks. While not my favorite shrimp in town, these are a standby that have never disappointed.
The Mussels Josephine features Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed with tomatoes, garlic, basil, and lemon wine sauce. This is one of my favorite apps on Bonefish's menu. I wish mussels were more available around Baton Rouge because they are an underrated seafood option around here. I guess since they don't really come of out the gulf they aren't very popular, but they sure are good!
Naturally the wine buzz started to wear off after some appetizers. In order to fix that travesty, I ordered a Jefferson Stout from Lazy Magnolia. This Sweet Potato Cream Stout beer is dark and smooth in nature with hints of chocolate, coffee, and caramel. Its creamy head and dark body is sweeter than most stouts which is due to the sweet potatoes and lactose (milk sugar) that are used in the brewing process.
To cap off my evening I ordered a grilled sea bass filet topped with Bonefish's supurb shrimp scampi. The fish melted in my mouth with its firm, yet buttery texture and the shrimp were a great compliment. As always, the asparagus is a favorite of mine. This evening ended on a high note just like how it started. I drank some fantastic wine, met some interesting people, saw some old friends, and finished everything off with a nice meal. Who says you can't have at all... if only for a night!?
You had me at CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN!!!
Wow! I didn't notice you taking all those great photos!!
Thanks Rob. I couldn't have been hiding it that well since I had been drinking rather heavily at that point! I actually took them with my iPhone so the quality isn't too high but it works for the blog!


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MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max: Comparison and 6 Key Differences
Published: January 20, 2023 by Nate Williams
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On January 17th of 2023, Apple made a few unexpected announcements. The long-awaited MacBook M2 Pro and MacBook M2 Max along with the Mac Mini would soon be joining the Apple product slate. The next day, they made another new announcement: a revamped Home Pod was on the way, as well.
With so much news in so little time, it can be hard to keep track of what it all means. As such, it's worth breaking them down — starting with the MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max. How do the two new MacBook Pros compare, and how are they different?
MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max: Side-by-Side Comparison
MacBook M2 Pro
MacBook M2 Max
First Released January 24th, 2023 January 24th, 2023
Starting Price $1,999 $3,099
Available Screen Size(s) 14 inches; 16 inches 14 inches; 16 inches
Measurements 14-inch model: 12.31 in. x 8.71 in. x 0.6 in.
16-inch model: 14.01 in. x 9.77 in. 0.66 in. 14-inch model: 12.31 in. x 8.71 in. x 0.6 in.
16-inch model: 14.01 in. x 9.77 in. 0.66 in.
Weight 14-inch model: 3.5 lbs
16-inch model: 4.7 lbs 14-inch model: 3.5 lbs
16-inch model: 4.7 lbs
System-on-a-Chip (SOC) M2 Pro M2 Max
CPU Options 10-core; 12-core 12-core
GPU Options 16-core; 19-core 30-core; 38-core
Unified Memory 16 GB; 32 GB 32 GB; 64 GB; 96 GB
Memory Bandwidth 200 GB/s 400 GB/s
Storage 256 GB – 8 TB 1 TB – 8 TB
Battery Life 22 hours 22 hours
Wi-Fi Supported Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3
Display Liquid Retina XDR display Liquid Retina XDR display
Peak Brightness 1600 nits 1600 nits
External Display Support Up to 8K resolution Up to 8K resolution
Number of Ports 3 USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports 3 USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports
Sound 6 speakers (with Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio) 6 speakers (with Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio)
MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max: What's the Difference?
Clearly, we have quite a number of technical specs to report about the MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max. There are plenty of crossovers to be found between the two new MacBook Pro configurations, but what about the differences between the two?
Let's outline the greatest points of variance below, paying close attention to things like price and key internal specs.
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 Pro chip with 12‑core CPU and 19‑core GPU: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD Storage. Works with iPhone/iPad; Silver
SUPERCHARGED BY M2 PRO OR M2 MAX — Take on demanding projects with the M2 Pro or M2 Max chip. M2 Pro has 12 CPU cores, 19 GPU cores, and up to 32GB unified memory. M2 Max has 12 CPU cores, up to 38...
UP TO 22 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE — Go all day thanks to the power-efficient design of the M2 Pro or M2 Max chip. And the MacBook Pro laptop delivers exceptional performance whether it's running on...
FULLY COMPATIBLE — All your pro apps run lightning fast — including Adobe Creative Cloud, Xcode, Affinity Designer, Microsoft 365, and many of your favorite iPhone and iPad apps.
BEAUTIFUL PRO DISPLAY — The 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display features Extreme Dynamic Range, over 1000 nits of brightness for stunning HDR content, and pro reference modes for doing your best...
ADVANCED CAMERA AND AUDIO — Look sharp and sound great with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a studio-quality three-mic array, and a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio.
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Firstly, let's cover what is quite likely the most obvious difference between the MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max. These two new MacBook types have very different price points, and they only increase as you jump from the 14-inch options to the 16-inch options.
The M2 Pros begin at $1,999 for the most basic 14-inch model, then increase to $2,499 for the boosted version with greater internal specs. The 16-inch M2 Pro starts at $2,499 for its basic model, then jumps to $2,699 for its boosted version. Comparatively, the 14-inch M2 Max costs $3,099, while the 16-inch costs $3,499.
While internal specs are not as obvious to discern as a price point is, they're nevertheless worth mentioning here. The difference in GPUs (or graphics processing units) is actually quite drastic with the MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max.
The M2 Pro offers two options: a 16-core GPU or a 19-core GPU. By comparison, the M2 Max increases that number exponentially. The M2 Max's options jump up to either 30 cores or 38 cores. That's a pretty drastic difference — and one that will have a direct impact on performance between the two new MacBook versions.
Memory Bandwidth
Now, memory bandwidth might not be talked about as much as something like graphics or price. But, the differences between the MacBook M2 Pro and MacBook M2 Max in this regard definitely deserve some attention.
The M2 Pro model delivers 200 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the M2 Max doubles that to 400 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The better your memory bandwidth, the better your computer's overall performance will be. With this in mind, the M2 Max is essentially twice as good as the M2 Pro in this category.
Unified Memory
Going hand in hand with memory bandwidth is unified memory. (This is Apple's preferred form of RAM, which combines the hard drive and the RAM into the same big memory pool.) The MacBook M2 Pro offers just two options, both on the lower end: 16 GB and 32 GB.
The MacBook M2 Max, by comparison, blows the M2 Pro's options out of the water. The M2 Max offers three choices: 32 GB, 64 GB, and a whopping 96 GB. The lowest-end M2 Pro option and the highest-end M2 Max option have a difference of 80 GB between them.
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 Max chip with 12‑core CPU and 38‑core GPU: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display, 32GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD Storage. Works with iPhone/iPad; Silver
Storage is another place where the MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max differ pretty significantly. The MacBook M2 Pro has quite a few options, beginning at 512 GB and stretching all the way up to 8 TB. All in all, the M2 Pro gives you five options to choose from between the two: 512 TB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, and 8 TB.
The M2 Max, by comparison, begins at 1 TB and goes up to 8 TB. Important to note is the fact that the M2 Max's base configuration is 1 TB, which is nearly double that of the M2 Pro's base configuration of 512 GB.
External Display Support
Lastly, let's touch on the differences in external display support between the MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max. While both have the same number of ports — an SDXC card slot, an HDMI port, a MagSafe 3 port, and three USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports — they do not have the same number of supported external displays.
The M2 Pro supports just two external displays at a resolution of 6K or less. The M2 Max, on the other hand, supports up to four external displays. Of these four, up to three can be at 6K resolution.
M2 Pro and M2 Max Explained
While the announcement of the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips was definitely not predicted to arrive so soon in 2023, the development and eventual release of the two state-of-the-art chips was definitely expected for this year.
However, insiders had really been putting their faith in a spring 2023 announcement and release. This unexpected January debut was a welcome surprise. The MacBook M2 Pro and MacBook M2 Max mark a new dawn for the fifth-generation Pro model. Apple inexplicably returned to its fourth-generation MacBook Pro build back in the summer of 2022.
This makes the M2 Pro and M2 Max not only a return to form but also a drastic improvement over what came before it. Longtime Apple users will recognize the branding behind the chips immediately. The M2 Pro and M2 Max pick up on an earlier trend set forth by the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips (both released in fall 2021).
The M2 Pro and M2 Max improve upon these chips in just about every possible way. Apple isn't wrong to claim their new chips as the most powerful ones ever placed in a pro laptop. The M2 Pro and M2 Max have an unprecedented number of CPU and GPU cores along with an equally impressive amount of unified memory.
While we've spent plenty of time pitting the MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max against one another, it should be said that the two form a unified front against the competition. As a pair, the M2 Pro and M2 Max make for the most powerful and energy-efficient pro laptop chips on the market. You aren't going to encounter a better laptop build from Apple. (And certainly not from any of Apple's competitors, either.)
The History of the MacBook Pro
The new MacBook M2 Pro and MacBook M2 Max mark a much-needed step forward for the MacBook Pro line. First introduced back in January of 2006, the MacBook Pro name has been a part of the Apple family for 17 years now. Throughout this time, it has remained synonymous with Apple's most powerful Mac notebook computer.
Bigger and more capable than the user-friendly MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro offers storage and computing power not found on any other MacBook model. Whether it's the 13-inch, the 14-inch, or the 16-inch model, the MacBook Pro earns that "pro" name.
With this in mind, the MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max debate marks the next level of this 17-year-long history of the MacBook Pro. Compared to the first-generation MacBook Pro, it's clear just how far Apple has come with these new Pro variants.
That first generation Pro from back in 2006 merely depended on an old PowerBook design and some simple Intel Core processors for its internal makeup. Equipped with a basic webcam and the earliest form of MagSafe charger tech, the first-generation MacBook Pro only came in two sizes: a 15-inch and a 17-inch model.
Apple released the MacBook Pro second generation in 2008, then stuck to a four-year life cycle for the next two generations. The MacBook Pro third generation came in 2012, followed by the MacBook Pro fourth generation in 2016.
Apple then dropped that four-year life cycle (likely due to supply chain disruptions in 2020 and beyond) for a five-year one, releasing the fifth-generation MacBook Pro in 2021. The fourth-generation MacBook Pro was then re-released with Apple's M2 chip technology back in the summer of 2022. Clearly, the M2 Pro and M2 Max are history in the making.
MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max: Pros and Cons
Pros of MacBook M2 Pro
Cons of MacBook M2 Pro
Superior to the previous M2 chip technology Decreased memory bandwidth compared to M2 Max
More affordable than the M2 Max Less unified memory than the M2 Max
Better battery than the previous MacBook Pro models Shorter battery life in comparison to the M2 Max
Many different configurations to choose from Fewer GPU and CPU cores compared to the M2 Max
Pros of MacBook M2 Max
Cons of MacBook M2 Max
Larger CPU and GPU than the M2 Pro Far pricier than the M2 Pro
More unified memory than the M2 Pro Fewer customization options than the M2 Pro
Best laptop battery life in Apple's lineup The 16-inch model is nearly 5 pounds
Unbeatable memory bandwidth For the price, you could easily build a more powerful high-end PC
MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max: 5 Must-Know Facts
The MacBook M2 Pro, the MacBook M2 Max, and the brand-new Mac Mini were all publicized on January 17th. But, contrary to past pressers from Apple, few saw this one coming. Typically, as with iPhone announcements, people know what's coming from the tech giant. This was not the case here, as the press release was something of a surprise.
There are 40 billion transistors within the new M2 Pro chip. That's two times the number of transistors in the previous M2 chip. Furthermore, there are 67 billion transistors in the M2 Max chip. That's more than three times that of the M2 chip.
The M2 Max makes numerous key improvements over even the M2 Pro chip. This almost makes it like the "pro" version of this new Pro chip. All in all, it offers a whopping 38-core GPU, as many as 400 GB/s in total unified bandwidth, and a unified memory as large as 96 GB.
The M2 Pro is more than 30% faster than the M1 Pro. The same goes for the M2 Max, which is also 30% faster than its M1 Max counterpart.
The M2 Pro and M2 Max chips can handle up to 15.8 trillion operations in a single second. Compared to the M1 Pro and M1 Max, you're looking at 40% faster operations in all.
MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max: Which One Is Better?
Before choosing a winner between the MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max, it should be said that these two Pro builds are the best in Apple's history. No matter which you go for, it's going to be more powerful and more impressive than any other Apple laptop by a tremendous margin.
But, if a winner has to be chosen, then that winner is without a doubt the MacBook M2 Max. This is the best laptop Apple has to offer, without question. The next-best option would be the M2 Pro. Together, the two chips make for one of the most impressive debuts from Apple in the 2020s.
MacBook M2 Pro vs MacBook M2 Max: Comparison and 6 Key Differences FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What are the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips?
The M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are the next generation of Apple chip technology, offering a significant improvement over October 2021's M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. These new versions deliver better performance, increased battery life, and more powerful computing power to the MacBook Pro.
What did Apple announce on January 17th, 2023?
Apple released a number of new offerings on January 17th of 2023, including new MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips as well as a Mac Mini desktop computer.
When will the MacBook M2 Pro and MacBook M2 Max be released?
The MacBook M2 Pro and MacBook M2 Max hit stores and online on January 18th — the day after the January 17th announcement.
Should I buy the MacBook M2 Pro or MacBook M2 Max?
While both the MacBook M2 Pro and MacBook M2 Max represent the best in pro laptop technology on the market, the M2 Max is the superior build over the M2 Pro. However, it comes at a significantly higher cost.
What is the latest MacBook Pro generation?
After returning to the fourth generation MacBook Pro with more powerful internal specs, Apple has now moved onto the fifth generation of MacBook Pros. The M2 Pro and M2 Max are reserved for this fifth generation.
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Nightchaser (Mass Market Paperbound)
By Amanda Bouchet
Sourcebooks Casablanca, 9781492667131, 416pp.
Library Binding, Large Print (2/28/2019)
List Price: 7.99*
"Makes an early bid for one of the best titles of the year." -- Entertainment Weekly
Tess Bailey: the galaxy's Most Wanted.
Captain Tess Bailey is in deep trouble. She and her crew are on the run, pursued by a tyrant who'll take them dead or alive. Tess's best hope is a tall, dark, and much-too-appealing stranger, Shade Ganavan, who says he can help her. But his motivations are far from clear...
Shade Ganavan: arrogance, charm...and that special something that makes you want to kick him.
With the dreaded Dark Watch closing in, what Tess and Shade don't know about each other might get them killed...unless they can set aside their differences and learn to trust each other before it's too late.
Nightchaser Series:
Nightchaser (Book 1)
Starbreaker (Book 2)
Dawnmaker (Book 3)
Praise for the Kingmaker Chronicles:
An NPR Best Book of 2016
A Kirkus Best Book of 2016 and 2017
An Amazon Best Book of 2016 and 2017
A Washington Post Best Romance of the Month
A Bustle Best Romance of 2016
Everyone is raving about Amanda Bouchet's Kingmaker Chronicles:
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What a week. Palmeiras yesterday topped the club's worst ever campaign in a Brazilian championship with a 3-1 defeat to Santos: that's a total of 22 defeats out of 38. Not a single victory in any of the six classicos.
The list was presented on Thursday night and didn't even remotely look like the much anticipated spring cleaning. Of the more or less regularly utilised players, out are left-winger Leandro, midfielders João Vítor and Daniel Carvalho, and forwards Betinho and Obina. In addition, a few players rarely seen will say their goodbyes: keepers Pegorari and Carlos, wingers Capixaba, Luís Felipe and Gerley, centre-backs Leandro Amaro and Wellington, midfielders Tinga and Patrik, and forwards Daniel Lovinho and Tadeu. Absolutely no surprises so far.
Now, what about centre-backs Román and Thiago Heleno, who like right-winger Artur are having contracts expiring as of 31 December? No definition. And highly questioned (even in some cases despised) players like Márcio Araújo, Luan, Vinicius, Maikon Leite, Mazinho and cherry-on-the-cake Valdivia? Nothing. Alarming.
At the beginning of the week we announced that an important step toward a smoother transition between presidents had been taken. Turns out the "one step forward, two steps back" have never been truer, as vice-president a.k.a. director of football Roberto Frizzo first postponed the second meeting then cancelled it altogether, refusing to meet with the gathered three candidates, football manager César Sampaio and coach Kleina. The five, while waiting for president Tirone to arrive, even contemplated conducting the scheduled meeting elsewhere but where explicitly prohibited by Frizzo to do so. After a couple of hours' waiting, the whole thing was called off. "Directorship, the cancer of Palmeiras".
The one piece of good news that reaching us this week came straight from the source and addressed the Palmeiras supporter: Barcos put up a home-made video making it clear that he would stay and play for the club unless someone made an irrecusable offer (i.e. paying the full US$ 25 million fine) for his transfer. Practice your "portunhol" watching his short declaration below. The man surely doesn't lack a spine. Nor courage. I desperately hope he won't look back on 2013 and think "what I lacked was brains".


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There could be a Magic solution to the NBA's problem with Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
Yahoo! Sports is reporting that former Lakers superstar and current Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson and his backers, the Guggenheim Partners, are interested in buying the Clippers after Sterling was exposed this weekend allegedly making racist remarks in recorded conversations with a former mistress.
"Magic's absolutely interested," one source close to Johnson told the website on Sunday night.
The NBA announced Monday that it would hold a press conference Tuesday at 2 p.m. to address its investigation of the Sterling situation. The New York-based breifing will be broadcast on NBA.com and NBA TV.
Johnson said earlier Sunday on ABC's pregame studio show that new NBA commissioner Adam Silver must "come down hard" on Sterling.
"He shouldn't own a team anymore," Johnson said. "And he should stand up and say 'I don't want to own a team anymore,' especially when you have African-Americans renting his apartments, coming to his games, playing for him and coaching for him.
"This is bad for everybody. This is bad for America. I'm really upset about it."
"The NBA will hold a press conference tomorrow to make an announcement about its investigation involving Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Additional details will be announced."


I breathed 23 years of invisible illness before retching tan-green Silly Putty into city trash bins while leashed to a bulky, wheeled, metallic canister of oxygen. Twenty-three years of rotting beneath my skin before the disease turned inside-out.
All eyes were on me as I puked, a freak show exhibit. "Step right up, ladies and gents, to witness The Atrocious Mucious!" My face burned and tears welled in my eyes. (CFers know: This caused a waterfall of snot to gush from my nose.) I wished I had enough lung function to bark at the gawkers to mind their own business. I wished my disease was invisible again.
I once had this silly idea that I'd be jetted off to a leper colony if people found out I was "diseased." So, I pushed myself to the brink. I reveled in people acknowledging my energy, my smarts, my work ethic — in people acknowledging these characteristics that were uncharacteristic of those with chronic illness (or so I thought).
Life was a race. I needed to live faster than my peers. To make a legacy before departing. I'd push too hard, burn the treads from my tires, lose traction, fall behind my peers. I snuck into hospitalizations (docs called them "tune-ups") under deceit's cover. I couldn't reveal to friends that I was that sick. I even strung along a fib in elementary school about me disappearing for two weeks because the latest Harry Potter film cast me. When the film was released with no Brad on the silver screen, I whined in dramatic dismay about being cut from the final product. Like Harry, I was most comfortable with being invisible, at least, when it came to my disease.
My deteriorative disease became a "one step forward, two steps back" deal each time I bombarded my superbugs with antibiotics. The peers I once raced neck-to-neck were now miles ahead. People held the same towering standards that I'd foolishly built for myself. I loathed people pushing me so hard despite my disease. Which was irrational, considering most friends hadn't a clue I was ill. I suffered, bitter that I was forced to compete on even ground for the same opportunities as peers while burdened by 24/7 nausea, body aches, malnourishment, and clustered infections, plus frequent hospitalizations.
One day, at 17, I tried sitting during a three-hour bus ride through rush hour, but was told I needed to stand so a person in his 30s could take my seat: "Respect!" Shyness prevented me from explaining that a ferocious pulmonary exacerbation was ravaging my lungs. I stood, blackness swallowing the edges of my vision while waves of sweat poured from my body, splashing into a puddle on the ground. Once off the bus, I collapsed on the grass next to the stop and took a deep, long nap. I began wishing my illness was visible.
My disease did become known. Friends connected dots: my barking cough ("You've had that cold ever since I met you …") and the occasional enzyme capsule that'd slip out of my pocket. But they couldn't comprehend the toll my disease demanded of me, how much I suffered at home or in the hospital. ("How was your hospital 'vacation'? Wish I got one.") My disease was an annoying cough, nothing more. One friend lashed out at me in the library for "annoying the hell" out of him with my heavy breathing — I held my breath near him from then on. Knowingof a disease's existence and understanding it are different concepts.
I became a hermit, humiliated by my weakness and cringing at the pity of friends I once competed with. The pity made my disease too real. The realization of how awful I looked hit me hardest when a phlebotomist walked into the vial-packed cubicle, stopped in her tracks, gave me the once-over, and asked my mother, "What happened here?" She saw a broken man on oxygen, with sunken eyes and ragged breathing. A very visible illness.
For the several months before my transplant, I seldom heard from once-close friends. Not a single person looked me in the eye — pupils instead traced the oxygen cannula running beneath my runny nostrils. People feared joking with me because they didn't want to be "insensitive." I felt shame, unclean because of my revolting disease.
Illness is dreadful, whether it's visible or not. But the grass is always greener on the other side, no?
Follow my journey on my Facebook Page, Adamantium Joy.
CategoriesCystic Fibrosis/Lung Transplant, Mental Health, Misc.


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Open University HSC Result 2018 has been published. Bangladesh Open University has been published Open University Open University HSC Result 2018. Bangladesh Open University HSC Exam will start on 2nd March 2018 and continue up to 4th May 2018. HSC Exam of Bangladesh Open University starts at the same time in whole Bangladesh.
At first Bangle 1st paper start on the same day evening start Bangle 2nd paper start. Bangladesh Open University all HSC Exam starts Friday and Saturday. HSC Exam end 4th May 2018. The whole of Bangladesh Exam will start all RRC Centers and registration center of Bangladesh Open University.
Bangladesh Open University conducted SSC and HSC Program. Open University HSC Result 2018 Venue: Dhaka, Chittagong, Comilla, Sylhet, Mymensingh, Barisal, Bogra, Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Jessore, Pabna, Dinajpur Regional Resources Center (RRC) and whole Bangladesh registration center of Open University. Every year Bangladesh Open University admitted is a lot of student for SSC & HSC Program.
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Bangladesh Open University has been published HSC Routine 2018. Bangladesh Open University HSC Exam starts on 17th October 2017. HSC Exam of Bangladesh Open University starts at the same time in whole Bangladesh. At first Bangla 1st paper start on the same day evening start Bangla 2nd paper start. Bangladesh Open University all HSC Exam starts Friday and Saturday. HSC Exam end 6th December 2018.
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Everything that is coming out from China nowadays are getting better and better. But sometimes weird and sometimes awful. But on the better part, is something that the tech giants like Asus or Samsung won't be able to do. And that is to have a dual OS boot system on their smartphones.
Introducing a new smartphone by Elephone, a high-spec device that can boot up two operating systems in one device. Not only that, it boots up the latest of the two. You can have a choice of booting up to Android Lollipop or Windows 10 OS. Cool eh?
Elephone is the brand name, but there's no such model name for the phone just yet. But the specifications are spectacular.
There will be two versions of this phone. First, there will be a 64-bit MediaTek version which does not support the dual OS boot while the other is using an Intel Atom chipset that supports dual OS boot. So with this, we can easily tell which has the higher specifications.
The camera on the MediaTek version is using a 21MP IMX230 type of camera, while a Sony IMX230 20.7MP camera is offered for the dual OS boot device.
Both has the same screen size at 5.5″ and with 2560 x 1440 resolution. That is currently the highest screen resolution for a smartphone. Also, both comes with a huge 4GB of RAM for great memory handling. With all that power hungry hardware, it needs a large battery to power up the device. So the battery is said to hold more than 3,800mAh of juice.
While all that sounds awesome, we won't know whether the device will be made available here in Malaysia but if it does, it may gain some huge fans over here (I'm one of them).


This course is a study of the English langauge. We will trace the language through Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English.
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Home Music Reviews SHINEDOWN – Threat To Survival
SHINEDOWN – Threat To Survival
September 25, 2015 by Pat Wydler - More about our team
After the long and exhausting tour cycle to their last album 'Amaryllis' it was about time to step back and focus on themselves, their families and friends. It was never in doubt, that Brent, Zach, Barry and Eric would come back, stronger than ever to duplicate the success of their previous records, it was just the question, when will that be. Now we know, 2015 is the year Shinedown strikes back. 'Threat To Survival' is the new album which got announced by the first single "Cut The Cord" which showed already a different twist in Shinedown's music with the same trademarks the fans would expect. Brent Smith's voice is so unique, he could basically sing everything and it would still be Shinedown. I was really looking forward to that album and to me it was a surprise to hear how brave they are to deliver a perfect match to satisfy the regular rock fan and also build a bridge to the mainstream masses. Haters gonna hate for sure, but they will soon realise that Shinedown didn't sell their soul to the mainstream devil but opened their true and honest rock n roll hearts to the mass consumer. If this doesn't sound like double platinum?


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Q: The enum HashAlgorithmType in .Net standard 2.0 is missing Sha256, Sha384 and Sha512 I have a project in .Net Framework 4.7.1 that I want to upgrade to .Net standard. I just created a new project and copied all my code there. In a class, I make use of the HashAlgorithmType enum. In .Net Standard this enum had values None, Md5, Sha1, Sha256, Sha384 and Sha512. However, in the .Net standard project the three last are missing from the library.
I have checked the documentation, and all six values should be there in both cases.
The decompiler shows this in the .Net Framework project:
namespace System.Security.Authentication
{
  /// Specifies the algorithm used for generating message authentication codes (MACs).
  [__DynamicallyInvokable]
  public enum HashAlgorithmType
  {
    /// No hashing algorithm is used.
    [__DynamicallyInvokable] None = 0,
    /// The Message Digest 5 (MD5) hashing algorithm.
    [__DynamicallyInvokable] Md5 = 32771, // 0x00008003
    /// The Secure Hashing Algorithm (SHA1).
    [__DynamicallyInvokable] Sha1 = 32772, // 0x00008004
    /// The Secure Hashing Algorithm 2 (SHA-2), using a 256-bit digest.
    Sha256 = 32780, // 0x0000800C
    /// The Secure Hashing Algorithm 2 (SHA-2), using a 384-bit digest.
    Sha384 = 32781, // 0x0000800D
    /// The Secure Hashing Algorithm 2 (SHA-2), using a 512-bit digest.
    Sha512 = 32782, // 0x0000800E
  }
}

But in the .Net standard project, the decompiler shows this:
namespace System.Security.Authentication
{
  /// Specifies the algorithm used for generating message authentication codes (MACs).
  public enum HashAlgorithmType
  {
    /// No hashing algorithm is used.
    /// <returns></returns>
    None = 0,
    /// The Message Digest 5 (MD5) hashing algorithm.
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Enter a Khmer household and learn how Cambodian cuisine is prepared and served. Discover the artful complexity and delicate seasoning involved in several dishes of your choosing, including a salad, soup, main dish, and dessert.
Experience a wide variety of local cuisine, treating your palate to a full-course meal served in an intimate household setting. Select each course based on your preference, and visit a local market to obtain the dish's unique ingredients. This is not a typical cooking school course, but rather an intimate lesson taught in a Khmer household.


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Computers, Laptops & Tablets > Apple
Are Containers, Volumes, and Partitions All the Same?
The differences between these macOS file system components
Tom Nelson is an engineer, programmer, network manager, and computer network and systems designer who has written for Other World Computing,and others. Tom is also president of Coyote Moon, Inc., a Macintosh and Windows consulting firm.
Containers, volumes, and partitions are elements of a computer's file management system. With the introduction of the APFS (Apple File System) in macOS High Sierra, these components took on new organizational roles in the macOS operating system.
Information in this article applies specifically to Mac computers, but other operating systems also use containers, volumes, and partitions.
Coyote Moon, Inc.
What Are Containers?
Containers are logical constructs of digital space that contain one or more volumes. When all the volumes in a container use the APFS file system, the volumes share the space available in the container. A volume that needs additional storage space can use free space from another container.
Volume vs. Partition
A volume is a self-contained storage area that a computer can read. Common types of volumes include CDs, DVDs, SSDs, and hard drives. When a Mac computer recognizes a volume, it mounts it on the desktop so that you can access the data it contains.
Volumes can be divided into one or more partitions, which take up space on the hard drive. A volume can span multiple physical discs or drives, but a partition is more restricted. Unlike partitions, volumes can use free space from anywhere, which wasn't possible before APFS.
APFS is optimized for certain disk types, namely solid-state drives (SSDs). Upgrading to APFS has limited benefits for computers with a hard disk drive.
A more abstract type of volume, known as a logical volume, isn't limited to a single physical drive. It can house as many partitions and physical drives as needed. A logical volume allocates and manages space on one or more mass storage devices. It separates the operating system from the physical devices that make up the storage medium.
For example, in RAID 1 (mirroring), multiple volumes appear to the OS as a single logical volume. Both hardware controllers and software can create RAID arrays. In both cases, the OS isn't aware of what's physically making up the logical volume. It could be one drive, two drives, or many drives. The number of drives making up the RAID 1 array can change over time, and the OS is never aware of these changes since it sees only a single logical volume.
With a logical volume, not only is the physical device structure independent of the volume the OS sees, but a user can also manage it independently of the OS. This setup allows for a more flexible data storage system.
Logical Volume Managers (LVMs)
Logical volumes can have partitions located on multiple physical storage devices. Logical Volume Managers (LVMs) make these systems easier to use. An LVM manages storage arrays, allocates partitions, creates volumes, and controls how the volumes interact with each other.
Since Apple introduced OS X Lion, macOS has used an LVM system known as Core Storage. It was first used to provide the full-disk encryption system used by the Apple File Vault 2 system. When OS X Mountain Lion was released, the Core Storage system gained the ability to manage a tiered storage system that Apple called a Fusion drive.
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Cherry Hill Mall Could Lose Forever 21
Earlier this week, we told you that Forever 21 had filed for bankruptcy. Now, a list of locations that are likely close has been made public and the F21 in Cherry Hill Mall is on it.
According to CNBC, Forever 21 "released a list of the nearly 180 locations it could potentially close as part of its bankruptcy proceedings." Of those 180, six are located in New Jersey. In addition to Cherry Hill Mall, the following stores were included on the closure list:
Deptford Mall, Deptford, NJ;
Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing;
Hanover Commons, East Hanover;
Short Hills Mall, Short Hills;
Brunswick Square, East Brunswick.
CNBC listed 5 Pennsylvania locations that were likely to close, including Chestnut Street in Philly, WIllow Grove Park, and Plymouth Meeting.
Other area locations, like Quakerbridge Mall and Oxford Valley Mall, were not on the list.
According to CNBC, Forever 21 will try to renegotiate deals with owners of some of the properties on the list. If deals are reached, those stores would remain open.
Filed Under: Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill Mall, Forever 21
Categories: Burlington County, Chris & the Crew, New Jersey, Shopping


In this Instructable I will show you how to create a confetti egg so you can have lots of fun cracking them on people's head during Easter!
The method you will use to extract the yolk from your egg will be blowing the yolk out with two holes.
1) Mark two holes, one on each end of the egg.
2) Next, take the X-Acto knife and very gently create holes where you marked.
3) Using the paper clip, widen the bottom hole a little so it can flow easier.
4) Poke the inside of the egg with the paper clip to pop the pouch thing inside it.
**Optional: if you want to clean it out a little you can put water in your mouth and blow it through the top and swish it around and then blow that water out of the egg shell.
1) Take tissue paper and cut into strips about 1/4" thick and then into smaller sections.
1) Fold your small sections in half so that they can fit into your bottom hole in the egg shell. Slip these pieces into your egg shell.
2) Repeat several times depending on how much confetti you want in it.
Now all thats left to do is find your unlucky victim and give them a confetti shower!
Thanks for viewing and let me know what you think in the comments!
This has all the hallmarks of a good prank. Nicely Done!


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by Brittany Goetting — Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 10:15 AM EDT
What To Expect As Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Takes Players To Savathun's Ominous Throne World
Destiny 2's: The Witch Queen expansion will be released in a little over a month. There is little known about the expansion, but Bungie has dropped a few hints here and there. Bungie recently offered the first major look into Savathûn's Throne World ahead of the Destiny 2: Witch Queen expansion.
Bungie remarked, "A twisted wonderland of corruption and splendor, Savathûn's Throne World plays host to a fragile balance of terrifying power." The imagery included in the video is stunning and it should be fun to explore the Throne World. It is also believed that Savathûn's Throne World will be the largest Destiny 2 destination yet.
The trailer itself does not reveal much about the campaign, gameplay, or other elements of the upcoming expansion. However, we were able to pick up a few tidbits. First, the Titan at roughly 17 seconds is clearly carrying a glaive. The glaive will be a weapon that will be part of Destiny 2's brand new weapon crafting system. The glaive will also be the first melee weapon to operate in a first-person mode.
A few other weapons are visible in the trailer. The Titan appears to be holding a sidearm as well, the Warlock is equipped with what appears to be a pulse rifle, and the Hunter has a fusion rifle. The Titan around 2 seconds into the video is at the ready with a rocket launcher. It is unclear if these weapons will also be part of the weapon crafting. We unfortunately know little about weapon crafting at the moment other than it will be introduced with the Witch Queen expansion and definitely involve the glaive.
One weapon in particular caught our eye. The Hunter has clearly equipped the new Exotic SMG Osteo Striga. Osteo comes from the Greek word "osteon" which means bone. A striga is a parasitic plant known also as the "witchweed." We do not yet know what kind of perks Osteo Striga will include, but it is clear that the weapon is very on theme.
The last newer detail we noted occurs around the 40 second mark. A Titan is battling against one of the "Lucent Brood" or a Hive Knight that has been infused with Light. The Lucent Brood releases what appears to be either a melee attack or a form of a super and the Titan slams down their shield to create a barrier. This move will likely be part of the Void 3.0 update that will be part of the expansion. The light subclasses are being reworked to more closely resemble Stasis and Void will be the first to be updated.
We are sure Bungie has a few tricks up its sleeve. As Ikora Rey notes in the trailer, "We're in the domain of the god of cunning. Things are never what they seem." The Witch Queen expansion can be pre-ordered now for $79.99 USD on all available platforms. The Deluxe Edition includes Seasons 16-19, two Year-5 Dungeons, an Exotic SMG, catalyst, ornament, and an Exotic Sparrow. Those who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will also receive a Throne World Exotic Ghost Shell, the Enigma Exotic emote, and a new emblem, some of which is visible in the video. The Witch Queen expansion will officially release on February 22, 2022.
Images and video courtesy of Bungie
Tags: Gaming, Bungie, destiny 2, destiny 2 the witch queen


PROVIDENCE -- The Providence police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting last night as Jose Santos, 36, of Woonsocket.
Santos was found shot dead in an SUV on Melrose Street near Mitchell Street at about 10 p.m. Tuesday, Major David Lapatin said.
The police are still investigating and have not announced any arrests. No information about a suspect or suspects was available.
According to Lapatin, a passer-by reported to police that he was walking by an SUV on Melrose Street when he saw a man slumped over in the driver's seat.
When police arrived, Santos was pronounced dead at the scene. He had been shot at "close quarters," Lapatin said, but police do not know exactly where the shooter was.
Police had had contact with Santos in the past, but the shooting wasn't believed to be gang related, Lapatin said.
Lapatin said police know why Santos was in the area "up to a certain point," and although he would not disclose what he was doing, it wasn't anything criminal.
The shooting "could be targeted," either toward the victim or toward "some circumstance," Lapatin said.
"A lot of these shootings, for one reason or the other, are targeted, either by the person or by the actions," Lapatin said. "We don't know yet, but random shootings in neighborhoods, we don't usually see that."


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Articles containing the keyword 'gap dynamics'
Seppo Kellomäki, Heikki Hänninen, Taneli Kolström, Risto Lauhanen, Ulla Mattila, Brita Pajari, Hannu Väisänen. (1992). A simulation model for the succession of the boreal forest ecosystem. Silva Fennica vol. 26 no. 1 article id 5468. https://doi.org/10.14214/sf.a15626
Keywords: succession; gap dynamics; ecosystems; simulation models; forest ecology
A model for the succession of the forest ecosystem is described. The growth and development of trees and ground cover are controlled by temperature and light conditions and the availability of nitrogen and water. In addition, the effects of the annual cycle of trees including the risk of frost damage, wild fire, and wind damages are contained in the model as factors which control the survival and productivity of trees. The model also makes it possible to evaluated the risk of insect attack assuming that this risk is inversely related to the growth efficiency of trees.
The PDF includes an abstract in Finnish.
Kellomäki, E-mail: sk@mm.unknown
Hänninen, E-mail: hh@mm.unknown
Kolström, E-mail: tk@mm.unknown
Lauhanen, E-mail: rl@mm.unknown
Mattila, E-mail: um@mm.unknown
Pajari, E-mail: bp@mm.unknown
Väisänen, E-mail: hv@mm.unknown
article id 7748, category Research article
Dominik Bayer, Hans Pretzsch. (2017). Reactions to gap emergence: Norway spruce increases growth while European beech features horizontal space occupation – evidence by repeated 3D TLS measurements. Silva Fennica vol. 51 no. 5 article id 7748. https://doi.org/10.14214/sf.7748
Keywords: Picea abies; gap dynamics; Fagus sylvatica; crown expansion; crown allometry; TLS; growing area competition; growing space efficiency
Highlights: Analysis of the closure dynamics of a Norway spruce, a European beech and a mixed forest gap by repeated TLS measurements; Norway spruce allocated additional resources predominantly into DBH growth and displayed stronger resilience against mechanical crown damage; European beech allocated resources towards space occupation and displayed higher crown plasticity; Species mixture had no significant effect.
Abstract | Full text in HTML | Full text in PDF | Author Info
The reach of different tree species' crowns and the velocity of gap closure during the occupation of canopy gaps resulting from mortality and thinning during stand development determine species-specific competition and productivity within forest stands. However, classical dendrometric methods are rather inaccurate or even incapable of time- and cost-effectively measuring 3D tree structure, crown dynamics and space occupation non-destructively. Therefore, we applied terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) in order to measure the structural dynamics at tree and stand level from gap cutting in 2006 until 2012 in pure and mixed stands of Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) and European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.). In conclusion, our results suggest that Norway spruce invests newly available above-ground resources primarily into DBH as well as biomass growth and indicate a stronger resilience against loss of crown mass induced by mechanical damage. European beech showed a vastly different reaction, investing gains from additional above-ground resources primarily into faster occupation of canopy space. Whether our sample trees were located in pure or mixed groups around the gaps had no significant impact on their behavior during the years after gap cutting.
Bayer, Address Technical University of Munich (TUM), Chair for Forest Growth and Yield Science, Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2, 85354, Freising, Germany http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2084-3019 E-mail: dominik.bayer@lrz.tu-muenchen.de
Pretzsch, Address Technical University of Munich (TUM), Chair for Forest Growth and Yield Science, Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2, 85354, Freising, Germany E-mail: hans.pretzsch@lrz.tu-muenchen.de
Nicole J. Fenton, Yves Bergeron. (2011). Dynamic old-growth forests? A case study of boreal black spruce forest bryophytes. Silva Fennica vol. 45 no. 5 article id 82. https://doi.org/10.14214/sf.82
Keywords: disturbances; old-growth forest; succession; boreal; bryophytes; climax; gap dynamics
Old-growth forests have sparked significant interest over the last twenty years and definitions have evolved from structure based to process based, acknowledging the diversity of forests that could be considered old growth. However studies frequently group all forests over a certain age into a single type, negating the dynamic processes that create old growth. In this study we examine a 2350-year chronosequence in boreal black spruce forests in northwestern Quebec to determine whether continued community change can be observed in the bryophyte layer. Bryophytes dominate the understory of boreal forests and influence ecosystem functioning, particularly in paludified forests where production exceeds decomposition in the organic layer. Community composition and richness changed throughout the chronosequence with no evidence of a steady state associated with an old-growth phase. In contrast the bryophyte community continued to evolve with multiple phases being evident. These results suggest that old-growth forests on the Clay Belt of northwestern Quebec and northeastern Ontario, Canada, should be regarded as part of the continuous gradient in forest development rather than a single state. This complicates conservation of these forests as multiple phases should be considered when planning forest reserves.
Fenton, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, 445 Boulevard de l'Université, Rouyn-Noranda, Québec, Canada J9X 4E5 E-mail: nicole.fenton@uqat.ca
Bergeron, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, 445 Boulevard de l'Université, Rouyn-Noranda, Québec, Canada J9X 4E5 E-mail: yb@nn.ca
article id 339, category Research article
John W. McCarthy, Gordon Weetman. (2006). Age and size structure of gap-dynamic, old-growth boreal forest stands in Newfoundland. Silva Fennica vol. 40 no. 2 article id 339. https://doi.org/10.14214/sf.339
Keywords: boreal forests; old-growth forests; gap dynamics; age and size structure; rotated sigmoid; Newfoundland
The age and size structure of trees in old Abies-Picea-Betula forests on Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula were examined. It was hypothesized that the size and age structure of both the tree and regeneration "strata" of these stands display the complex structural heterogeneity characteristic of classic, self-regenerating, uneven-aged old-growth stands, and that the development and dynamics of such structures occur over long periods of time. With all tree species combined, dbh (diameter at breast height) and height distributions exhibited a strong reverse-J character, with well-defined, semi-logarithmic rotated sigmoid height and size frequencies. Seedling height and basal diameter frequency distributions were reverse-J in character. Live tree ages for all species, except white birch (Betula papyrifera Marsh), ranged from 25 to 269 years, and were characterized by all-age frequency distributions. Tree age and size were poorly correlated. On average, balsam fir (Abies balsamea (L.) Mill.) required 62 years to reach breast height (1.3 m), with black spruce (Picea mariana (Mill.) B.S.P.) and white spruce (Picea glauca (Moench) Voss) requiring 40 and 48 years, respectively. Total age of dead standing trees ranged from 45 to 232 years. Reverse-J age frequencies characterized the seedling bank, with balsam fir seedlings present in nearly all age classes up to 110, 120 and 85 years in three sample stands. Seedling size (height and basal diameter)-age relationships were characteristic of decades-long suppression. The combination of tree and seedling bank size and age structure provide strong evidence of quasi-equilibrium, small-scale, gap dynamic old-growth boreal forest stands.
McCarthy, University of British Columbia, Forest Sciences Department, 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z4 E-mail: jmccarthy@jesuits.ca
Weetman, University of British Columbia, Forest Sciences Department, 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z4 E-mail: gw@n.ca


The new-generation 2018 BMW X3 has been detailed for the Australian market this week, ahead of a November lauch.
Kicking off at $68,900 plus on-road costs for the entry-level xDrive20d, the new X3 starts nearly $5000 more than the outgoing model - which starts at $63,800.
Standard kit on the base model includes the 'xLine' exterior package with matte-aluminium design elements, 19-inch alloy wheels, electric folding exterior mirrors, roof rails, a leather steering wheel, cloth/leather seat trim with electrically-adjustable front pews, LED headlights, and full-colour head-up display (HUD).
Other highlights include parking assistant with front and rear sensors, rear-view camera, Driving Assistant with lane departure warning, wireless phone charging, along with the 6.5-inch Navigation System Business with real-time traffic updates and speed limit recognition.
Power in the entry-level variant comes from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, churning out a respectable 140kW of power and 400Nm of torque. BMW claims the base car can sprint from 0-100km/h in 8.0 seconds, while using 5.7L/100km on the combined cycle. Drive is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Next in the range is the xDrive30i, which starts at $75,900 plus on-road costs. Additional specification over the xDrive20d includes 20-inch alloy wheels, 'Vernasca' leather upholstery, adaptive LED headlights with highbeam assist, comfort access, paddle-shifters for the eight-speed automatic transmission, Driving Assistant Plus, Parking Assistance Plus with a 360-degree camera system, a 12.0-inch digital instrument display, along with Navigation Professional - incorporating a 10.0-inch touchscreen.
Additionally, the xDrive30i picks up a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol rather than the oiler, which develops 185kW and 350Nm. The claimed 0-100km/h time is an impressive 6.3 seconds, while fuel use is rated at 7.6L/100km combined.
Sitting atop the line-up, for now at least, is the xDrive30d ($83,900 plus ORCs). Specification mirrors that of the xDrive30i, though under the bonnet is a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-diesel which pumps out a meaty 195kW of power and 620Nm of torque.
BMW claims the flagship diesel can sprint from 0-100/h in a spritely 5.8 seconds while using 6.0L/100km.
The three launch variants will be joined by "additional models" next year - one of which likely to be the 265kW/500Nm M40i performance variant (above), which can slingshot to triple figures from a standstill in just 4.8 seconds.
Globally, there's also sDrive20i and xDrive20i versions, the former foregoing all-wheel drive, which could eventually serve as a sub-$60k price leader for the Bavarian crossover.
Several option packages are also available for the launch range, including the popular M Sport Package, Innovations Package, Exclusive Package and Rear Comfort Package.
The M Sport Package ($4550 on xDrive 20d, $3800 on xDrive30i and 30d) adds various sporty enhancements like high-gloss black 'Shadow Line' exterior highlights, dynamic damper control, LED foglights, an M body kit, M leather steering wheel, M sports suspension, M sports brakes, and either 19-inch (xDrive20d) or 20-inch (xDrive30i and 30d) M light alloy wheels.
Next is the Innovations Package ($2500), which is offered exclusively on the xDrive20d. Extras include comfort access, Parking Assistant Plus, the 12.0-inch multifunction instrument display and adaptive LED headlights - largely bringing the base model inline with its more expensive siblings.
Third is the Exclusive Package ($3800), available on all variants. Specification enhancements include ambient interior lighting, a 'Sensatec' leather-look dashboard trim, woodgrain interior inserts, lumbar support for the front seats, heated front seats, along with an upgraded 'HiFi' sound system.
Finally, the Rear Comfort Package ($1820), is available on all versions of the X3, and adds a roller blind for the rear side windows, front and rear seat heating, along with rear seat backrest adjustment.
Buyers looking to personalise their X3 further can choose from a plethora of additional single option items, including exterior paint finishes, alloy wheel designs and interior trim highlights.
The new BMW X3 range is available to order now, before hitting showrooms in November 2017.