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GOP candidates for governor talk jobs in Helena
by Eric Dietrich 11.27.2019 05.12.2020
Montana 2020 gubernatorial candidates (from left) Al Olszewski, Tim Fox, and Greg Gianforte at November 2019 campaign events. Credit: Eric Dietrich / MTFP
HELENA — The three Republican candidates seeking to be Montana's next governor laid out how they would use the power of the executive branch to boost the state economy at two events this week.
Current Attorney General Tim Fox, of Helena, and state Sen. Al Olszewski, of Kalispell, met on a debate stage at Carroll College Nov. 26 to describe their respective economic policy positions. The third candidate, U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, skipped the debate in order to keep what his campaign described as "a long-standing family commitment." Gianforte did speak briefly at a Nov. 24 fundraising event in Helena headlined by Donald Trump Jr.
Onstage at Carroll, Fox described himself as a non-polarizing leader who can unite Montanans to get things done. Olszewski, a physician and former small business owner, said he would boost agriculture and rural Montana by being the state's "best salesman."
"Our education policy must reflect the fact that public education is a cornerstone of our state and nation's future success."
—Attorney General Tim Fox
"As governor, I will convene all the stakeholders and empower them to work together to solve the problems in a comprehensive way," Fox said. "I have a proven record and reputation as a transformational attorney general."
"Let's promote all of Montana, not just some of Montana," Olszewski said. "And as your next governor, that's what we're going to do."
Olszewski pointed to the low beef prices plaguing ranchers in recent years and said he wants to help farmers and ranchers by opening more markets for Montana agricultural products.
"We need a Beef Montana, just like we have a Wheat Montana," he said, referencing the Three Forks-based grain producer.
"The fact is they can get a good job that pays them well and will put a roof over their head with affordable housing, they can raise their family, have money for a vacation, plan for retirement. And you know what? They can be a Glasgow Scottie."
—State Sen. Al Olszewski
Olszewski also said the solution to high housing costs in urban centers like Missoula is encouraging people to seek opportunity in rural parts of the state.
"The fact is they can get a good job that pays them well and will put a roof over their head with affordable housing, they can raise their family, have money for a vacation, plan for retirement. And you know what? They can be a Glasgow Scottie," he said.
Fox, citing Montana employers' difficulty finding people to fill job openings in professional fields and skilled trades, argued the state needs to boost its higher education efforts by having colleges and trade schools collaborate more effectively.
"Montana has suffered from a lack of leadership in education and workforce development," he said. "Hospitals can't find nurses, diesel techs. You can't find them. We can't find teachers for our rural schools. We can't find plumbers, or electricians, or carpenters, and the list goes on and on. And there's no doubt that a skilled and educated workforce shortage is choking Montana's economy."
Fox also said he would administer state lands held in trust to help fund public education to produce more revenue by encouraging logging, coal mining, and grazing.
"Our education policy must reflect the fact that public education is a cornerstone of our state and nation's future success," Fox said.
Two days earlier, introducing the president's son at his Nov. 24 fundraiser at the Montana Club, Gianforte touted his bona fides as an entrepreneur who built a billion-dollar company, RightNow Technologies, in Bozeman. He said he would bring that business sense to the Capitol by cutting taxes and slashing red tape at the Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.
"Let's create a strong economy so all Montanans can prosper," Gianforte said. "That doesn't happen with government programs. That happens with entrepreneurs in the private sector who are willing to put their capital at risk to create jobs."
"Imagine if Montana took a page out of that national playbook and we put a business guy in the governor's office."
—U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte
Gianforte also lauded the state of the national economy under the Trump administration, pointing to historically low unemployment and rising wages.
"Imagine if Montana took a page out of that national playbook and we put a business guy in the governor's office," he said.
Fox, who grew up in Hardin and attended law school at the University of Montana, was elected attorney general in 2012, and re-elected in 2016. Olszewski, who was raised in Great Falls, served in the U.S. Air Force and spent decades as an orthopedic surgeon before being elected to the Montana House in 2014 and the Montana Senate in 2016.
Gianforte founded RightNow Technologies in Bozeman in 1997 and led the company to its $1.5 billion sale to Oracle in 2011. He made an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2016, winning the GOP nomination but failing to derail Gov. Steve Bullock's re-election bid. He was elected to the U.S. House in a 2017 special election and re-elected to a two-year term in 2018. He was convicted of misdemeanor assault for attacking a reporter during the 2017 campaign.
Bullock, first elected governor in 2012, is termed out and running for president. Four Democrats have announced plans to run for the office: Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney, of Helena; former state Rep. Reilly Neill of Livingston; House Minority Leader Casey Schreiner, of Butte; and consulting firm founder and CEO Whitney Williams, of Missoula. Libertarian Ron Vandevender, of Cascade, is also seeking the governorship.
The filing deadline for Montana's June 2 primary election is March 9. Each party's nominee will face off in the November 2020 general election.
For more on current candidates for governor and other Montana offices, see the Montana Free Press 2020 election guide.
Correction: A previous version of this article transposed the dates of the 2020 filing deadline and the 2020 primary.
Tagged: 2020 Elections, Al Olszewski, Carroll College, Donald Trump Jr., Greg Gianforte, Montana Economy, Montana Governor, Montana Republicans, Republican Primary, Tim Fox
Eric Dietrich
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Eric Dietrich is a journalist and data designer and the founder of the Long Streets economic reporting project. His reporting focuses broadly on Montana's governance and economic opportunity, with particular focus on the state budget and tax policy. He also contributes data reporting across the MTFP newsroom. Before joining the MTFP staff in 2019, he worked for the Great Falls Tribune, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, and Solutions Journalism Network. Contact Eric at edietrich@montanafreepress.org, 406-465-3386 ext. 2, and follow him on Twitter.
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White House Presses Outreach Initiatives for Affordable Connectivity Program
White House officials urged schools and other local institutions to engage in text-message and social media campaigns for the ACP.
David B. McGarry
Photo of President Joe Biden, obtained from Wikimedia.
WASHINGTON, September 15, 2022 – The White House on Monday urged schools and other local institutions to engage in text-message and social media campaigns, PSAs, and other community-outreach initiatives to promote enrollment in the Federal Communications Commission's Affordable Connectivity Program among of families with school-age children.
The Affordable Connectivity Program subsidizes internet service bill for low-income households. Monthly discounts of up to $30 are available for non-tribal enrollees, $75 for applicants on qualifying tribal lands. In addition, the ACP offers enrollees a one-time discount $100 on qualifying device purchases.
To boost ACP enrollment, speakers encouraged schools to reach out directly to families. Bharat Ramanurti, deputy director of the National Economic Council, said text-message campaigns drive up enrollment in government programs. A Massachusetts text-message campaign doubled ACP enrollment rates in subsequent days, said Ramanurti.
Also highlighted was the administration's "ACP Consumer Outreach Kit," which provides partners with resources, including fliers, posters, audio PSAs, social-media templates.
In fact, many of these tactics have proved effective in increasing ACP enrollment among telehealth patients. In addition, Microsoft and Communications Workers of America recently announced a circuit of ACP sign-up drives in that will tour several states including Michigan, New York, and North Carolina.
Political considerations as November nears…
As students go back to school and midterm elections loom, new ACP sign-ups could benefit the enrollees as well as the Democrats' political chances.
Public officials and private experts alike recognize the value of community involvement in extending broadband connectivity and digital literacy nationwide. Marshaling community institutions – like schools – to maximize broadband access could help Biden and other Democrats overcome inflation-driven electoral headwinds in the November midterms. The White House obtained commitments from 20 providers to offer high-speed internet plans for $30 per month or less to ACP-eligible households – this means no out-of-pocket costs for recipients of ACP discounts. Free broadband coverage could bring the administration – and all Democrat candidates, by extension – back into the good graces of low-income families.
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Reporter David B. McGarry hails from sunny Los Angeles. He has written extensively on privacy and tech policy. His work has appeared in such publications as RealClearPolicy and The Center Square.
Digital Equity provisions are central to state broadband offices' plans to implement the bipartisan infrastructure law.
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Digital Equity provisions are central to state broadband offices' plans to implement the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment grant program under the bipartisan infrastructure law.
In this interview with Broadband Breakfast Editor and Publisher Drew Clark, Michael Baker International Broadband Planning Consultants Teraira Snerling and Samantha Garfinkel go into detail about the role of Digital Equity Act plans in state broadband programs.
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including geospatial, design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving the world's most complex challenges for over 80 years.
Its legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity is proving essential in helping numerous federal, state and local navigate their broadband programs with the goal of solving the Digital Divide.
The broadband team at Michael Baker is filling a need that has existed since the internet became publicly available. Essentially, Internet Service Providers have historically made expansions to new areas based on profitability, not actual need. And pricing has been determined by market competition without real concern for those who cannot afford service.
In the video interview, Snerling and Garfinkel discuss how, with Michael Baker's help, the federal government is encourage more equitable internet expansion through specific programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The company guides clients to incorporate all considerations, not just profitability, into the project: Compliance with new policies, societal impact metrics and sustainability plans are baked into the Michael Baker consultant solution so that, over time, these projects will have a tremendous positive impact.
BEAD requirements a unique opportunity for underrepresented communities to be involved in broadband builds.
Teralyn Whipple
Photo of Mara Reardon, NTIA's deputy director of public engagement
WASHINGTON, January 25, 2023 – Underrepresented communities are being urged to take advantage of the opportunity brought by the billions in funding coming from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration by actively planning for the money being allocated by June 30.
The $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program is a unique opportunity for historically underrepresented communities to be heard in critical digital equity conversations, said experts at a United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce event Tuesday.
"For once, they are being included in the implementation process," said Mara Reardon, the NTIA's deputy director of public engagement, adding this is a "unique opportunity." It is essential that communities take advantage of this by approaching state broadband offices, drafting broadband expansion plans, and showing up in commenting processes, Reardon urged.
Furthermore, historically underrepresented communities can make themselves available as contractors by subscribing to state mailing lists, being aware of requests going out, and participating in the state bidding process, said Reardon.
The notice of funding outlines several requirements for inclusion of historically underrepresented groups in the planning process, Reardon reiterated. Specifically, it mandates that eligible entities include underrepresented stakeholders in the process of developing their required five-year plans. This type of requirement is unique to federal infrastructure grants, said Reardon.
Due to the nature of the grant requirements, states must take necessary affirmative steps to ensure diverse groups are used in contracting and planning, added Lynn Follansbee of telecom trade association USTelecom. This means that projects will be outsourced to various providers and suppliers and that the work will be broken into pieces to involve as many groups as possible, said Follansbee.
The NTIA is making an effort to ensure that all community members are heard in critical issues, even establishing the office of public engagement for that purpose. It also said it has awarded $304 million in planning grants for broadband infrastructure builds to all states and Washington D.C. by the end of 2022.
CES 2023: Congressional Oversight, Digital Equity Priorities for New Mexico Senator
Sen. Lujan once again voiced concern that the FCC's national broadband map contains major inaccuracies.
Photo of Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., in February 2018 by Keith Mellnick used with permission
LAS VEGAS, January 6, 2023 – Sen. Ben Ray Lujan on Friday endorsed "oversight at every level" of executive agencies' broadband policies and decried service providers that perpetuate digital inequities.
Lujan appeared before an audience at the Consumer Electronics Show with Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., to preview the tech-policy priorities of the 118th Congress.
Among Washington legislators, Senators had CES 2023 to themselves: Representatives from the House of Representatives were stuck in Washington participating on Friday in the 12th, 13th and 14th votes for House Speaker.
Congress allocated $65 billion to broadband projects in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, the bulk of which, housed in the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, is yet to be disbursed. The IIJA funds are primarily for infrastructure, but billions are also available for digital equity and affordability projects.
Several federal legislators, including Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., have called for close supervision of Washington's multitude of broadband-related programs. At CES on Friday, Warner argued that previous tranches of broadband funding have been poorly administered, and Lujan once again voiced concern that the Federal Communications Commission's national broadband map, whose data will be used to allocate BEAD funds, contains major inaccuracies.
Affordable, high-speed broadband is now a necessity, stated Warner. Lujan argued that policy must crafted to ensure all communities have access to connectivity.
"The [Federal Communications Commission] is working on some of the digital equity definitions right now…. I don't want to see definitions that create loopholes that people can hide behind to not connect communities," the New Mexico senator said, emphasizing the importance of "the digital literacy to be able take advantage of what this new connection means, so that people can take advantage of what I saw today [at CES]."
At a Senate hearing in December, Lujan grilled executives from industry trade associations over allegations of digital discrimination.

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Interior renderings of the world's first luxury space hotel, Aurora Station, were unveiled Thursday for the first time.Developed by US-based space technology start-up Orion Span, the fully modular space station will host six people at a time, including two crew members, for 12-day space travel tours. It plans to welcome its first guests in 2021 - a year earlier than the 2022 date announced in April 2018.
"Our goal is to make space accessible to all," Frank Bunger, CEO and founder of Orion Span, said in a statement last year. "Upon launch, Aurora Station goes into service immediately, bringing travelers into space quickly and at a lower price point than ever seen before."
While a $10 million trip is outside the budget of most people's two-week vacations, Orion Span claims to offer an authentic astronaut experience. Says Bunger, it has "taken what was historically a 24-month training regimen to prepare travelers to visit a space station and streamlined it to three months, at a fraction of the cost."
During their 12-day adventure, the super-rich travelers will fly at a height of 200 miles above the Earth's surface in Low Earth Orbit, or LEP, where they will witness incredible views of the blue planet. The hotel will orbit Earth every 90 minutes, which means guests will see around 16 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours.


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Q: The best way passing value from jQuery to PHP I wonder how I can pass value from Jquery to PHP. I found similar codes but not even one of them work.
Everytime  alert shows value of variable but when I open site there is not any. Var_dump shows that $_POST is null. I am ran out of ideas do you have any?
jQuery code:
$("#password-button").click(function(){
 var password="";
 var numbers =[0,0,0,0,0,0];
 for(var i=0;i<=5;i++){
    numbers[i] = Math.floor((Math.random() * 25) + 65);
    password += String.fromCharCode(numbers[i]);
 }
   $(".LoginError").text("Nowe haslo: " + password);

  $.ajax({
                    type: 'post',
                    url: 'dzialaj.php',
                    data: {'password': password},
                    cache:false,
                    success: function(data)
                    {
                        alert(data);
                         console.log(result)
        console.log(result.status);
                    }
                });

});

PHP:
if(isset($_POST['password'])){
$temp = $_POST['password'];
echo $temp;
}

A: Since it looks like you are new on ajax, let's try something more simple ok? Check this js:
<script>
var string = "my string"; // What i want to pass to php

 $.ajax({
    type: 'post', // the method (could be GET btw)
    url: 'output.php', // The file where my php code is
    data: {
        'test': string // all variables i want to pass. In this case, only one.
    },
    success: function(data) { // in case of success get the output, i named data
        alert(data); // do something with the output, like an alert
    }
});
</script>

Now my output.php
<?php

if(isset($_POST['test'])) { //if i have this post
    echo $_POST['test']; // print it
}

So basically i have a js variable and used in my php code. If i need a response i could get it from php and return it to js like the variable data does.
Everything working so far? Great. Now replace the js mentioned above with your current code. Before run the ajax just do an console.log or alert to check if you variable password is what you expect. If it's not, you need to check what's wrong with your js or html code.
Here is a example what i think you are trying to achieve (not sure if i understand correctly)
EDIT
<script>
var hash = "my hash";

 $.ajax({
    type: 'post',
    url: 'output.php',
    data: {
        'hash': hash        },
    success: function(data) {
        if (data == 'ok') {
            alert('All good. Everything saved!');
        } else {
            alert('something went wrong...');
        }
    }
});
</script>

Now my output.php
<?php

if(isset($_POST['hash'])) {
    //run sql query saving what you need in your db and check if the insert/update was successful;
    // im naming my verification $result (a boolean)
    if ($result) echo 'ok';
    else echo 'error';
}

Since the page won't redirect to the php, you need a response in you ajax to know what was the result of you php code (if was successful or not).
Here is the others answers i mentioned in the coments:
How to redirect through 'POST' method using Javascript?
Send POST data on redirect with Javascript/jQuery?
jQuery - Redirect with post data
Javascript - redirect to a page with POST data

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Djerriwarrh Health Services has expanded the range of cancer services now available at Djerriwarrh Health, as a result of a recent collaboration between Djerriwarrh and Western Health.
I would like to extend the offer to come to your practice to give some more detailed information, and garner your thoughts on future cancer service improvements.
If you are interested in this, please ask your practice manager to contact Mandy Cullen on 9747 7606 or mandycu@djhs.org.au to arrange for me to visit your practice in person.


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Meryl Streep distracts herself from the climate crisis with Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
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Meryl Streep is a huge fan of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' but worries the show is a distraction from the real issues.
The 'Don't Look Up' star admitted to using her love of the Los Angeles-based series of the Bravo reality franchise as a distraction from the climate crisis.
The 72-year-old actress said: "It's life… it's right now. It's happening right now. And what do I do? I go in and watch the 'Housewives of Beverly Hills'. I do that."
The 'Sophie's Choice' star made the revelation while promoting the new Netflix movie in which she plays President Orlean, as the film satires the public's very polarised reactions to scientific crises.
Meryl praised the movie's director Adam McKay, adding: "When I saw the film, I was just blown away, and I said [to director Adam McKay], "Give me a checklist. Give me the first three things we have to do [about the climate crisis]' "
She continued: "It's so energizing in a weird way, this film, because you come out and you go, 'OK now. F*** it.' "
The 'Little Women' star joked that if we don't work to halt climate change - which threatens basic human survival - we won't be able to catch up with Dorit Kemsley, Lisa Rinna, Erika Girardi, Kyle Richards and Crystal Kung Minkoff and their latest drama.
She said: "This is what we have to pay attention to. It all flows from this. If we don't survive, we won't be able to watch 'Housewives' or whatever."
Meryl's admission drew a surprise reaction from co-star Jennifer Lawrence - who plays astronomy PhD candidate Katie Bibilasky warning about a comet threatening Earth - who also took part in the interview via Zoom.
The 31-year-old Oscar-winner has previously gushed about her love of all things 'Real Housewives'.
In 2014, she said: "'I do love my 'Real Housewives'... New York Housewives, and Beverly Hills, New Jersey and Atlanta Housewives. I mean, I love them all, but Miami - oh, my God! Miami is really special."
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Ashford Community and Heritage Centre
Theater and Cinema Club
Webb Art Exhibition
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Edmund John Millington Synge Exhibition
Ashford's Community & Heritage Centre
The Ashford Community and Heritage Centre is a community based facility, available as a venue for a range of events including exhibitions, weddings, theatre, music, museum space and community social evenings.
Due to a current controversity and disruption caused by the Ashford Community Group, we feel it necessary to, with moderation, put our side of the story out in public view so that the Community can be able to separate the truth from the stories generated and embelished by Social Media. We feel Social Media helps to change dialogue into a Cause and people loose the sence of what the original story is.
In relation to the use of Ashford Community & Heritage Centre, by the Ashford Community Group for Bingo, the Ashford Development Association Ltd. ("Association") wishes to point out that the Association is a registered non-profit organisation run by an un-paid, voluntary board and registered as a charitable trust. As such, and in compliance with the legal requirements, the accounts of the Association are filed and published with relevant authorities.
In 2011, the Association undertook the redevelopment of the former national school for the benefit of the community and in 2014 the Ashford Community & Heritage Centre opened its doors to the service of the people of Ashford and beyond.
The Centre is managed by the Association and the Association uses all reasonable efforts to make the Centre available to all local groups who request to use it. Since 2014, the Association has managed to reasonably accommodate competing requests to use of the Centre for a wide range of activities, in the service of the community and notably absent of any controversy.
Today the Centre is used by many important Community Groups without controversy or conflict and all consider the Hall an important asset to the people of Ashford. Indeed the Ashford Community Group does in fact presently use the Centre for certain of their activities and have done so since the Centre opened its doors.
Due and appropriate consideration was given to the Ashford Community Group's request to run Bingo sessions at the Centre for 50 / 52 consecutive weeks of the year. Put simply, the Centre could not reasonably accommodate such request principally due to other activities (as being already booked). We wrote to and met with the Ashford Community Group (in advance of that recent 4 day protest) in a good faith effort to find middle ground and to reasonably accommodate Bingo.
We respect the Ashford Community Group, its members, the work they do and community benefit which they bring. Equally however as a registered charity we too must balance the demands of the Ashford Community Group against those legal responsibilities and other interested groups use of the Centre. The narrative presented of a Centre who 'the displaying and sale of art work is more important than older people of the community' is simply baseless, unfair and fundamentally contrary to the very nature of those groups and activities which take place at the Centre.
The nature of the dialogue specifically on Social Media, as directed at members of the Association, is both offensive and deeply divisive. This is viewed with great regret and is not in keeping with a sense of community which we know both the Ashford Community Group and the Association espouse to. We hope that through respectful dialogue this matter can be resolved. In this regard, the Association is open to further talks on the matter and would be happy to enter mediation, if desired, to find a satisfactory solution.


There's no denying that small business ownership is on the rise amongst African Americans. In Minnesota alone, people of color have become the fastest growing demographic in the state, according to a 2017 survey by the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C.
Black business ownership, along with its benefits — financial freedom, legacy, self-empowerment — is not a new conversation. How people are approaching it is.
"The landscape has definitely changed," said Nerita Hughes, dean of business, technology, career, and workforce development at North Hennepin Community College.
Just a generation ago, she said, the thinking was to go to school, get a degree, and "position yourself for a corporate job or a job that's going to see you above and beyond 'let's just pay the bills,'" she explained.
It is also easier to start a business now than ever before, said Uzoma Abasi, Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) president, about the boom in ownership. "You don't need to pay a lawyer thousands of dollars to set up your LLC. You can go to a website, for instance the State of Minnesota [website], and set it up yourself," said Abasi.
Hughes said that access to information is the biggest paradigm shift. She reports seeing an increase in Black students, especially women, seeking advice for launching businesses post-graduation. "They are not necessarily wanting to pursue and confer their degree to get this bigger and better, greater job. It's more so to [get] collateral and credentials to validate [their] business.
Black women account for nearly 60 percent of all Black business ownership and, according to a 2015 report by American Express, have seen a 322 percent increase in ownership between 1997 and 2015.
Just celebrating the creation of a new business, however, doesn't fund it or keep it going. "The idea of me having my own, I think we take that idea and run with it," said Hughes. "But there's also the other factors that come with it.
"That is definitely a shift of people realizing 'I need to be looking at everything,'" This includes the greater picture of ownership, feasibility and market analyses.
"Who else is doing what you're trying to do?" Hughes asked a student who was exploring business options. "What's going to make you stand out? What's your value proposition? What's your brand? It was almost like the light bulb went off.
The rates of survival are skewed. Some research shows that just 20 percent of new businesses survive past their first year of operation. The Small Business Administration (SBA) says it's 50 percent, with close to 66 percent of those who remain? making it through their second year. That's easy to track for a restaurant or other brick-and-mortar enterprises, but what about pop-up shop vendors and freelancers?
Despite an increase in ownership, Black-owned businesses account for less than seven percent of all businesses, although Blacks make up 13 percent of the population. That is due in part, said Abasi, to Black businesses lacking access to a funding network.
Many small businesses also report a lack of knowledge of educational services and resources.
"There are a lot of organizations where people like us don't know they exist," said Lili Hall, CEO, and president of Knock Creative Agency, who is a client of the Metropolitan Economic Development Association (Meda). She told MSR contributor Judith Hence she learned of the organization while working with another Meda client.
Meda's services include a Mini-MBA program, along with other services designed to help create growth strategies, navigate paperwork, and avoid common stumbling blocks.
Abasi said the MBCC is a viable resource, as well. "We provide business education, we have a loan fund, and we provide business and sponsorship opportunities for all members," as well as advocating policies for businesses.
Hughes frequently refers students to resources via the Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON), where she sits on the board. NEON provides entrepreneurship training to help build and support businesses owned by lower-income Northside residents.
Hughes also refers prospective entrepreneurs to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, which has resources to promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention.
There are over 2 million Black-Owned Businesses in the U.S.


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Q: Capture everything inside a rect in unity I have a rect, which has inside of it a portion of my UI, I want to take a 'screenshot' of everything inside of that rect and put it into a .jpeg file.
I have absolutely no idea how I can do this, and if it's even possible. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything on the internet.

A: What you need to do is use a RenderTexture

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*Create a RenderTexture Unity Object in the editor

*Create a Camera that sees exactly what you want in your screenshot.
Cameras in Unity have an option called Target Texture. Put your RenderTexture in this field. The result is that the camera will render in this texture instead of on the screen. See the Manual for detailed examples.

*Make a script that has access to your RenderTexture Object. This script create a Texture2D using Texture2D.ReadPixels. This allows to create a Texture2D object from the texture.

*Use Texture2D.EncodeToJpg to save your Texture2D in a file

A: You need this:
using System.Collections;
using UnityEngine;
using UnityEngine.UI;

public class TakeScreenshotAndSave : MonoBehaviour
{
//Object To Screenshot
[SerializeField] private RectTransform _objToScreenshot;

//Assign the button to take screenshot on clicking
[SerializeField] private Button _takeScreenshotButton;

void Start()
{

_takeScreenshotButton.onClick.AddListener(OnClickTakeScreenshotAndSaveButton);
}

private void OnClickTakeScreenshotAndSaveButton()
{
    StartCoroutine(TakeSnapShotAndSave());
}

//Using a Coroutine instead of normal method
public IEnumerator TakeSnapShotAndSave()
{
    //Code will throw error at runtime if this is removed
    yield return new WaitForEndOfFrame();

    //Get the corners of RectTransform rect and store it in a array vector
    Vector3[] corners = new Vector3[4];
    _objToScreenshot.GetWorldCorners(corners);

    //Remove 100 and you will get error
    int width = ((int)corners[3].x - (int)corners[0].x) - 100;
    int height = (int)corners[1].y - (int)corners[0].y;
    var startX = corners[0].x;
    var startY = corners[0].y;

    //Make a temporary texture and read pixels from it
    Texture2D ss = new Texture2D(width, height, TextureFormat.RGB24, false);
    ss.ReadPixels(new Rect(startX, startY, width, height), 0, 0);
    ss.Apply();

    Debug.Log("Start X : " + startX + " Start Y : " + startY);
    Debug.Log("Screen Width : " + Screen.width + " Screen Height : " +
    Screen.height);
    Debug.Log("Texture Width : " + width + " Texture Height : " + height);

    //Save the screenshot to disk
    byte[] byteArray = ss.EncodeToPNG();
    string savePath = Application.persistentDataPath + "/ScreenshotSave.png";
    System.IO.File.WriteAllBytes(savePath, byteArray);
    Debug.Log("Screenshot Path : " + savePath);

    // Destroy texture to avoid memory leaks
    Destroy(ss);
}
}


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Q: How to start Plasma 5? I use Kubuntu 15.04. And my Plasma 5 crashed and not restarted. Rebooting didn't help. Now there are only windows. How can I start Plasma 5?

A: on Plasma 5 the command is plasmashell

A: If only Plasma crashed, you can restart it by pressing Alt+F2, if you didn't assign another shortcut, and enter the following command:
plasma-desktop --replace

This will kill all remaining instances of Plasma and start a new one.


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Asked: June 12, 20202020-06-12T12:48:27+05:30 2020-06-12T12:48:27+05:30In: Numericals (All papers)
Calculate the volume change associated with the change in crystal structure.
Pure iron goes through a polymorphic change from BCC to FCC upon heating at 912°C.
(a) Calculate the volume change associated with the change in crystal structure from BCC to FCC if at 912°C the BCC unit cell had a lattice constant a = 0.293 nm and the FCC unit cell a lattice constant a'=0.363 nm. Make sure to explain clearly the different steps you have undertaken to come up with the solution.
(b) What consequences this change of volume could have? Give an example where this change of volume is important to consider.
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Calculate how much thermal energy is transferred.
One mole of copper at a uniform temperature of 0°C is placed in thermal contact with a second mole of copper which, initially, is at a uniform temperature of 100 °C. Calculate the temperature of the 2-mole system, which is
Calculate the Gibbs energy change per mole and per cubic meter.
One heating α-Ti (hcp) transforms to β-Ti (bcc) at 1175 K with enthalpy of transformation equal to 4,480 J/mol. Heat capacities of α-Ti and β-Ti above 300 K are 33.6 and 29.5 J/mol-K, respectively. Calculate the Gibbs energy change per
Determine the total work done, the total heat transfer and show the process on a T-v diagram.
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Seriously, May's legs look perfectly fine to me in the 2nd illustration by Sunny for our FGE / GA-HQ VG Character Art Collaboration but if our project could be used for some training for the artist, it's even better!
May is one of the playable characters in the excellent Guilty Gear series of fighting games by Arc System Works. She debuted in the first game in 1998 already and returned in all sequels and spinoff's.
May is one of the smallest characters in the series (Only Kliff and maybe Bridget are smaller I think) but like so often in video games..and the real world too, size doesn't matter.
She uses a big Anchor as her weapon but can also summon a Delphin, Tidal Waves and even an Orca and can be played as a very aggressive character in the older games while she also gained some great defensive moves in the later Guilty Gears.
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Q: Change data of a view in adapterview in android I'm confronted with a new issue, the situation I'm facing is as follows :
I have a ListView when I click an element, I use startActivityForResult to go a new ListView from which the user can grab a piece of information which sent back to the first ListView by finishing the Activity and sending back the result.
Now, I would like to be able to display this result in the row that was clicked, but I don't get how to navigate inside the views of the adapter.
The only option I'm seeing right now is to tag each view in my adapter and grab it later, with this tag. Is there any better way?
(Each row in my ListView is composed with 2 TextView and an ImageView, I'd like to put the result in the 2nd TextView)

A: I can suggest a way to avoid tagging..
you start a new activity after you get a click , so in onItemClick
private TextView secondText;

public void onItemClick(AdapterView<?> parent, View contentView, int position, long Id) {
            // get access to the textView you want to change by
                        secondText = (TextView) contentView.findViewById(R.id.textViewId);
        }

changing the text in the onActivityResult should be easy as you have access to the textView already.


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Thailand has joined Vietnam and Malaysia in cracking down on the world's trash. Thailand will stop accepting more than 400 types of electronic waste (e-waste), including circuit boards, old TVs and radios, within six months, an environment ministry official told Reuters. The decision was made Wednesday at a meeting chaired …


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I started at a 3 but it continued slipping down to a 2. I found myself waiting for it to be over numerous times. I'm not a fan of his vocal style; apparently I can deal with it when hearing a track come on randomly, but over and over on an album... yea no. Scar Tissue is pretty good though.
Chelsea Girl
not a fan of her voice. I'm guessing this is held in high regard due to her Warhol / Velvet Underground association? First one in awhile I opened Spotify to see how much was left...
who names their band this? Yea this sucks. I mean I appreciate weirdness but it's not good.
*sigh* I mean, there are some parts of the 🎵 music 🎵 that are good. Some. But I just can't on the vocals. I already hate growling style but this is just too much. I knew what I was getting into and yet still... That's two albums in two weeks that have really tried the commitment I made to actually listen to these all the way through.
Perhaps a little generous, but this is getting a 3.5 rounded up. No massive stand out hits but the overall sound is fantastic classic rock without the cheesiness or overplayed aspect of some of the other bands of the time.
The Sounds Of India
No desire to listen again, but I respect the skill and artistry. Appreciate the educational intro too.
Moon Safari
Very pleasant, great background music.
Booker T. & The MG's
Very good, I recognize some of these from general poo culture and music history.
This is the 50s/60s style I definitely like. In fact the path Spotify went down after the album finished has been delightful.
The Queen Is Dead
New Forms
Roni Size
Hmm, this would be a 2.5 if I could do half stars. Of all the electronic based music I listen to, this would go at the bottom, so I suppose that's a 2.
Pretty good. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Honestly a 4.5. Really liked it, but I hold the 5 stars rating at such a high level it doesn't quite hit it.
Another solid 4.5 that falls to the 4 star rating side, really wish we could do half stars. I'm a little "over" Epic, but the rest is super good. Can't mistake those bass lines for many other bands.
The day before his deathiversary too, what timing. I miss albums that were more varied and dynamic like this.
Easy 5.
solid 4. More interesting than some techno style albums.
Heartattack And Vine
I dig the music and instrumentals. Perhaps it's heresy but his iconic voice gets to be a bit much when listening to a whole album.
Future Days
Enjoyable enough, even though it's only four long jam tracks it meanders around in an interesting way that doesn't become too monotonous or droning.
Millions Now Living Will Never Die
I was a bit dismayed to see a 20 minute track, but this ended up being a quite pleasant sonicscape of noise.
Pleasant enough. Not something I'd go back to but it had enough variety to stay interesting.
very pleasant. was considering a 4 until I realized the album ended and it had moved on to playing similar hits from that period.
3.5 if I could, but is definitely more of a 4 than a 3. good music through and through but also sort of just "there".
Quite good, I liked it!
3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...
Another where I wish I has .5 stars, 3.5 felt perfect. Wasn't sure on if it was going to tip to 3 or 4 but a day later and it's a 4. Good variety, good bass lines. Between the background crowd and the left channel / right channel switching, a lot of interesting little flourishes throughout.
Vento De Maio
it was fun, varied. wasn't sure what to expect but liked it.
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul
It's nice to hear Otis covering some classics. His voice is just so darn good. I like Sittin' By the Dock of the Bay but I feel like that's all I ever hear.
While not exactly an *original* concept, the fact the title track here has been adopted by the Campbell clan at any and all gatherings with a DJ gives this album a minimum of 3 stars. I'd really like to give it a 3.5. The fact that the next day I can only remember the title track and the one that Gettin' Jiggy Wit It ripped off... err I mean sampled... means it falls to the 3 star side. Enjoyable listen though!
gah, another 3.5. It hops up to a 4 because it has that good 50s-ish oldies sound that I like even though it came out in 1964.
Rain Dogs
Ok, so I was down on this right from the start, mostly because of the last one. But I thought this one was far better and actually enjoyable! He still has that distinctive voice but it's understandable and comes across here as an interesting style compared to annoying in the older album. Nice variety of music, good storytelling. Solid 3. Which is actually a bit problematic as it seems I felt compelled to give the last one a 3. So now they're both a 3 even though this one is far better. I wish I could change the Heartattack and Vine rating to a 2 now.
Solid 4 and an easy listen. I appreciate how the entirety of the album works together as essentially one very long singular piece.
Really not much else to say I haven't already...
i'd definitely listen to this again. It has that very calm listenable sound Air is known for. I couldn't even tell it was technically a soundtrack other than the couple dialog moments.
wish I could give it a 4.5; the only thing that knocks it down to 4 is the repetitiveness *which* I know is kind of Kraftwerk's thing. I do like Computer World a bit better too.
Gene Clark
Can't say I've ever heard of Gene Clark, but it was a pleasant enough early 70s sound.
Pleasant enough, though nothing really grabbed my attention.
Me Against The World
hmm, wish I could give it a 3.5, but it's a 3 for me. The cultural significance is important and while I haven't looked at the global, I have a feeling that it's not a great global since it's rap. I almost want to give it a 4 for those meta reasons.
another example of my need for half ratings. I liked this better than 2Pac's yesterday, but not enough for a 4... Definitely like the more musical tone that parts of this has.
pleasant background music, with enough oddness to be interesting as well.
I was excited to see a 50s album, then a *little* less excited when I noticed it was jazz, but sure ok, I don't mind some jazz. Then the first song is the original(?) version of what I find to be one of David Lee Roth's most annoying songs/covers. Not Mr. Prima's fault, but a poor start. But then the next couple seem very gimmicky with too much call and response or cheesy dialog. Another half star nominee, I would love to give it a 2.5; let's see which direction that falls in the morning when it's time to assign stars...
Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
A surprise 4 for me. I wasn't familiar with them but I definitely like. And that cover art is wonderful.
This was a pleasant enough 70s styled album. Of course it has a couple all star songs on here which definitely helped solidified this albums place on the list.
A pretty easy 4 to me. Still sounds fantastic today. I'm a little overdone on Search and Destroy but was happy that didn't seem to bring down my listen of the whole album.
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The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
I was unfamiliar with them tbh which is a shame. Going in I was very intrigued by the album art. This was great, definite 4 stars. I dig the music and everything, plus the lyrics are fantastic. And in a weird bit of timing, I saw an old concert lineup flyer for a club this morning and the very first band listed was this one. (others: Public Enemy, RATM, Redman, KMFDM, Pantera, No Doubt, FEAR)
It was, fine? Inoffensive but not particularly memorable.
I mean, it's fine. Not really my jam, but certainly not "bad" enough to get a 2. Sounded a bit too much like modern country.
Skylarking
3. it's fine, pleasant enough. ends on one of their big songs which gives it a bit of a nice send off.
i'm back on that half star thing. Definitely liked it and liked it more than a 3, but not quite enough to tip over to 4. More rock than the multitude of 70s and mild rock we've had lately which was a nice change.
3. Good energy to have on while working. I've kind of forgotten most of it here the next day, but I suppose there's nothing wrong with that.
i'd give it a 2.5 if I could. When considering all my other 3s, this doesn't fit there. If most of my 3s came on randomly I'd probably leave them on, but I'd most likely change the playlist if this one started. But I do recognize the musical ability is pretty good so I don't feel great about a 2. Especially because I'm not giving it a 2 just because "ew Coldplay", but it's just not my jam.
Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
A quandary of needing to give two albums the same score even though I clearly like one more than the other. I liked it more than the previous Bragg album but not good enough for a 4 to show that preference in the ratings.
A solid 3. Similar to the last Common one, I enjoy the more musical and jazzy accompaniment. As usual, I'm listening while working so the lyrics don't get as much attention as they should but what I picked up was good.
The Lexicon Of Love
Solid 3 as is and the the hits came on making it an easy call for a 4.
I have to go 2, I could justify a 2.5 even. the back half of the album almost saves it and pushes it to a 3 but I just can't vouch for the first half.
Hmm. I don't like this one as much as The Wall, but I don't feel good about going down to a 3. Iconic album art aside, I don't have that instant association with any of the tracks on this one. There are a couple rippin' guitar solos on this one though!
A run of the mill 3 for me. Not terribly memorable and kind of a weird in-between sound of the decades.
Pretty decent and chill. There were a couple tracks that caught my attention and made me start thinking 3.5 or even 4, but that was fleeting.
today I learned the name of the band that does There She Goes. I hope they at least got minorly wealthy off all of those 90s movies.
4 for sure, would do 4.5 if I could. A couple classic ones in here and just a good rambunctious sound all around.
A Short Album About Love
3 i guess. not really my jam but it wasn't actively bad so I can't really give it a 2. Just not my style, vocals were a little "whiny" which might not be a fair description but is the first word that came to mind.
La Revancha Del Tango
A solid 3. Agree it's good background music, peppy enough to get a good flow going.
I finally have a 3.5 that gets rounded up to a 4 rather than down the the 3. Some classic things in here absolutely. I did feel their "sound" kind of starts to all feel the same after awhile, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
I was excited at the opening guitar riff, but then it got very weird. Wasn't really a fan of the silly vocals at first. Buuut then it won me over with some clever lyrics. 3 it is!
super good, a solid 4. This could come out today and it would be great.
A good compliment to Elastica the day before. Solid 4, another example of the best kind of 90s.
Surrealistic Pillow
decent. I went in expecting a 4 but the ones outside the couple bits hits were just kinda there for me. Still enjoyable though.
Live At The Regal
Super good. The energy from the live show comes through really well too.
Your Arsenal
2.5? I really am trying to separate the music from what an asshat he is. But even then, the schtick was getting old towards the end.
3. it's fine for what it is, not particularly stellar but not bad. Tbh I expected to recognize more of the tracks considering his incredible list of hits.
Siamese Dream
4.5 if I could. Obviously the couple big hits but the rest is just as good.
3.5 if I could. But after a second listen it tips over to a 4.
It's fine. Nothing I really want to listen to a whole hour of but it's good at least.
Frampton Comes Alive
3.25 because it was recorded in SF. It's fine, a couple classic rock hits but nothing in my particular slice of rock.
Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches
Happy Mondays
I'm just not digging this but I can't place why. 2.5 if I could, but I guess it gets a 2 because I can't really say I liked it for a 3.
it's decent! yea not as brutal as the Nico solo album. She's used sparingly here and somehow her voice sounds alright. The rest is fine, though I still stand by the fact most of the popularity is due to the Warhol clique connection.
Second Toughest In The Infants
3, it was fine. To be honest I don't remember a thing about it a couple days later though...
3, solid grunge with a great opener.
Madman Across The Water
3, it's fine. Tiny Dancer sets a high bar that the rest doesn't really reach.
L'Eau Rouge
this is an odd one, but I like it. Going from weird accordion sounds to industrial every other track...
The Madcap Laughs
3 I guess. I'd consider a 2.5, but I can't bump it down to a 2. "If It's in You" almost broke me, what a long 2 minutes.
a rounded up 3.5 (I'd say 3.75 but I'm not about to get into .25s). super grungy which I of course like.
Emergency On Planet Earth
solid 3, this was a fun listen. Nice to hear something from him other than the big video hit.
Destroy Rock & Roll
3, it's fine for background music. Pronouncing Bowie as "Booie" in Destroy Rock & Roll annoyed me.
3. Good quality Aerosmith when it was still more raw rock n roll.
It's fine, a 3. Felt a little like what I consider to be generic pop music, which is likely not fair but what can I say.
3.5.... but I think it's the first one in awhile to tip upwards on the scale. I just don't feel good about only a 3. It has that funky vocal style that's not too grating or in your face, good tunes behind it, really good album.
Music From Big Pink
Interesting contrast to listen to this right after Jeff Beck. Where that one felt more like just good raw rock n roll, this one seemed more "look how 60s were are". I dunno if that makes sense.
I'm going to say 3 on this. I wanted it to be higher and it's great background working music, but not quite to a 4.
Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
It's fine, I'm not really the audience. I debated 2.5 or 3, but settled on 3. It does have some good funky music and beats I liked.
The Slider
4, super good rock n roll.
4, not my favorite Priest album but damn good.
I went in expecting a 4 but 3 i guess? 3.5 in reality but I'm not feeling the bump up to 4.
Gosh I'm usually kind of over Johnny Cash's main music, it's good but it's fawned over so much and if I don't hear Ring of Fire ever again I wouldn't be upset. But listening to this, gosh dang is it good. Gosh.
This Nation's Saving Grace
The one shifted around a lot while listening to it but I ended up on a 4. It got unusual enough while still staying within the realm of dang good.
The Number Of The Beast
Solid 4. Just non-stop good metal without it getting overbearing or overstaying its welcome. Multiple classic tracks too. It's the first in awhile that made me at least consider if it gets a 5.
3, it was pretty good! I wasn't familiar with them before this.
Superfuzz Bigmuff
Pretty good. I appreciate them getting right to the point and doing a tight 6 song album.
Ali Farka Touré
2.5 bumped to a 3 because I did enjoy quite a bit of the instrumentation.
3.5, but I'm not sure yet which way it's going to fall. Pros: the energy is just fantastic. I can't think of many other albums or artists that have the raw energy Little Richard does. Cons: the classic Little Richard screams and WHOOOs got to be a bit much when they're in every song multiple times. I know that's blasphemy and that's just his style, but it made me start to think of that as a gimmick. Ok, the energy tips it to a 4.
All Directions
3. classic group and enjoyed listening, but rating any higher would have been due to the name value, not the actual album. Enjoyable enough!
Easy 4. I thought there would be more of the classic hits on here since it's one of the classic album art examples, but still good.
easy 4. probably a 4.5 but I can't get it to a 5 with how monotonous the vocals are (blasphemy, I know).
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols
4, probably another 4.5. Kind of similar, I find the vocals to get grating after awhile. But there's undoubtedly some incredible tracks on here. what a back to back combo with the Ramones, eh?
4.5, rounded down unfortunately. It's a wonderful album, but when I compare it to other Bowie albums there are other ones I like more. So I have to save the 5 for those...
3. it's pretty good, very pleasant. That said on Monday I don't remember it...
this was pretty good! just enough world music content to be interesting with some very good singing.
Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Pretty good blues actually, I enjoyed! Very easy listen.
this is the sound I think of when looking for classic rock. Quite good, 3.5 for sure.
3. good songwriting as usual, though the trademark Springsteen voice gets a little much when listening to an entire album.
Let Love Rule
3.5 if I could. Never really listened to Lenny Kravitz beyond the singles but this was really good.
3, it's fine.
3, it's fine. Killer bass lines by the horse though.
3.5 for sure. 4? yes 4. I like this era of 50s sound merging into the 60s sound.
gah, another 3.5. I'm not sure about leaning to a 4, but in comparison to some recent 3s I definitely like this more. I suppose these numeric ratings are always in a bit of flux and bound to be awarded within the context of what's been listened to recently.
Mothership Connection
3 I suppose. Definitely enjoyed but not sure I'd seek it out again. Their logo is an all time best too.
Rings Around The World
Another tough one. I wasn't familiar with and really liked it, so definitely 3.5. As I sit here the next day, I DO actually want to listen to it again, so it's getting a 4. An interesting sound overall, I'm not even quite sure how to describe it. Indie rock I guess, but it doesn't have that worn out generic indie rock sound? It had a touch of weirdness to it. I dunno, pretty good though.
One Nation Under A Groove
I definitely like this. It felt more energetic and and varied than other funk I frequently come across. another one where context and recent albums come into play. It's a 3.5 for me, but when I compare it to the Parliament from the other day, I liked this a fair bit more. I think I'll bump it to a 4 because of that.
So Beck is one of those that I never really "got". Sure there was a good single or two but it seems like his music is held in such high regard. I gotta say, this was pretty darn good. Decent variety, not relying on a gimmick or an overused signature sound. 3.5, I can't quite give it a 4 though.
The Renaissance
I'd say a 3. enjoyable listen even though it's a style I can usually go either way on.
Live At The Harlem Square Club
3.5 for sure but which way to go... I really like this style of "oldies" for lack of a better term. And the energy in the live performance make it a lot of fun.
4.5 for sure. So many good tracks on here and pretty much the quintessential grunge sound.
3, it's fine. Here I am the next day having trouble remembering it though...
Definitely enjoyed this. I liked the first track so much I thought this might make it to a 4, but alas the rest of the album wasn't as memorable.
Hard to give this any lower than a 4. It would be a straight 4 compared to Alice in Chains as a 4.5. Hugely important grunge milestone, though (while unfair to it) was so overplayed that I can't help but be a little numb to it.
begrudgingly a 4. Ugh, Morrisey, but it's a good Smiths album.
I'll say a 3. It's pleasant enough, though a bit dull. Nothing I plan to revisit but it's not bad.
4 definitely. A pioneer of industrial and a great album. TV II is a bit grating but the rest is so good.
Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Hmm, 3.5. The Buzzcocks have a very good sound but I have to say nothing on this particular album is quite memorable to me.
Good ol' classic rock and roll. Deserves a 3.5 but I can't quite get it to a 4.
This was a pretty good listen. I suppose it's a testament to Bob Marley but this didn't grate on me like a lot of reggae does after the 3rd or so track. It deserves a 3.5.
This was pretty good! Great vocals and had a flow that worked well as music while working.
3.5. I wasn't too thrilled, unfairly, because I just thought of Let's Get It On and wasn't looking forward to a whole album of that. But who woulda thought, it's not all that! Nice to hear his legendary voice singing some new-to-me things.
Vespertine
3. it's Bjork, you know what you're getting when you go into it and this certainly delivered on Bjork. Pleasant to listen to if a bit odd at times.
Fever To Tell
3, it was good if not memorable.
3. decent atmospheric music though it went on longer than I would have liked.
3, very pleasant.
I sometimes roll my eyes at R.E.M., not so much that they're bad just that I never really saw the greatness so many others talk about. This was a pleasant enough listen, even the big hit that was played on repeat on the radio back in the day
Bummed
eh. 2.5. it's new wavy so I thought I'd like it but there was just something off for me, maybe the vocals.
The Last Broadcast
I certainly didn't dislike it but I can't do more than a 3 since I don't really remember it. Definitely on the list for a re-listen though since you said you enjoyed it so much Bob.
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
i worry album art is more of an afterthought these days. maybe not to the artists but more so for listeners. it's such an important part of the experience. In this case, for me, a negative one. I don't know why but I hate this album art and it's legit having a negative effect on listening to the album.
eh, 2.5.
Country Joe & The Fish
Well, it's fine. One track that was jusssst hippie style instrumental was getting on my nerves, but tracks with vocals were fine.
Fear Of A Black Planet
The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
3, pleasant enough instrumental.
All That You Can't Leave Behind
I'm not much of a U2 fan but I can't deny it's quite good from a musical standpoint.
3. It's Frank, legendary voice. Though an entire album of his songs back to back is like ordering an entire dozen of donuts and then realizing this is way too much of a good thing all at once.
Super super good.
5 stars for sure.
Talking Heads 77
3.5, not sure on 3 vs 4...
I mean, 5 for sure. Really good album punctuated by the fact it was his last.
3, it's fine. Not my jam normally but an enjoyable dip into an unfamiliar style.
5 and beyond. I'm pretty much over Personal Jesus but there are so many hits on this one. Super super good.
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
it was decent! As it started I wasn't really into it but it grew on me.
solid 4.5. Her albums are so good, great sound peppered with theming you don't tend to find in non-electronic music.
3.5. This one was a bit tough for me to decide which side of the fence to fall on. The music is so so good. The skits are distracting though and had me reaching for the next track button each time. I recognize those probably mean more to other people so I don't begrudge their inclusion but it does knock it down from a true 4 to a 3.5 for me personally. It breaks up the flow of great music.
Raw Like Sushi
3.5, this was pretty good. I was expecting it to fall a bit more on the hip hop side than the pure 80s vibe it had. Very very tempted to bump to a 4, but would I seek it out to listen again, eh probably not though that's not meant as a slight on the album
4.5. fantastic fantastic hip hop. The length is perfect too. I thought I'd be annoyed at Walk This Way since it's so so popular and played so much, but nope. It stays just as good as it's always been.
3, it's fine. I was pretty into it at first but it kind of drug on. I definitely do like this era of music, but I'm finding I need variety to really enjoy it. An entire album from the same band gets to be a bit much of the same sound over and over, I need the variety of different bands from the era. What a baller move though to put your biggest hit as the LAST track on the album, eh?
GREY Area
3. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of backing music and beats, made it an enjoyable listen. The first track had almost an industrial synth backing which grabbed my attention.
3. It's quite fine musically, like usual I didn't catch many of the lyrics but they seemed what you'd expect from Ryan Adams. Fine for a few songs but then just blends together since it's not really my jam.
Kimono My House
3, it was decent. Never heard of them and didn't know what to expect based on the album art. A pleasant listen, though not one I'd probably seek out.
3 I guess, but two hours of this is too much. I'll listen to disc two some other time.
Countdown To Ecstasy
3.5 for sure. Great sound, energetic, bit of nostalgia.
3, it was fine. Kind of unmemorable? Like, not bad, but I don't think it caught my attention any while playing except for That's Entertainment.
Mama's Gun
Bayou Country
5 all the way. It gets a little odd at the end, but I'm totally fine with that. Knock out some rock hits first and then have some fun with it. Obviously it's covered a lot but check out Motorhead's cover of Heroes, it's so good
3. decent enough, really good at first. I started noticing and getting a little worn out by his style of more talking than singing. That's personal preference I suppose but gets a little much after awhile.
3.5, some good ol' country-ish music. The first track was a little more "zany" than I expected, then settled into the more outlaw country sound.
2. This was apparently before they got popular and dare I say good? Way too floating and experimental to me.
3, pretty decent. I know his strength is in his lyrics so I'm sure I didn't get the full effect of that since I'm listening while working.
Fisherman's Blues
pretty good. haven't heard of them before but quite pleasant!
Here Come The Warm Jets
Hey pretty good. Got a little weird towards the end but it's Brian Eno. I was a bit surprised the first half of the album WASN'T as weird as I was expecting.
Yea, it's pretty darn good isn't it? Keeps good energy going, big hits spaced throughout. A classic!
Penthouse And Pavement
I dig this. Heaven 17 is a band I never recognize the name for somehow but of course know their hits. I'll tell ya, that album art is somethin' else and I wasn't sure what to expect just from that.
Dear Science
Another solid album by TV On the Radio. Definitely never were on my radar until the previous album from them that was on the list. Still not quite to the level where I think I'd search and seek them out to listen to, but firmly in the camp of enjoying when I come across them.
pretty good, pleasant background music!
I liked this quite a bit! The backing track / beats / music is quite good and varied enough to keep the album interesting.
Pretty decent. American Pie is such a classic and almost overwhelming that even after just listening to this album yesterday I can't really recall much beyond that one.
nice to hear some of the earlier Iggy that is a little more weird and mellow than more straight up rock/punk.
my god this album art is just fantastic. i'm starting this rating at 4 stars just because of that, let's see if the music keeps it there. Yea it was pretty good all around, I'm keeping it at 4!
it's a 4 I suppose. I'm not trying to be edgy by not giving it a 5, it's just ok to me. It starts off super strong and then gets a bit forgettable. And personally I've always found that Number 9 track extremely annoying.
quite good, 4 for sure
Quick notes as I catch up: super good, way easy to listen to.
Hot Buttered Soul
Tellin' Stories
pretty good. not as weird as a expected, nor as pure 90s as I expected. A nice mix of the two. 3.5
4 for sure. Love their floaty grunge sound. And this album doesn't even have their big hit on on.
Private Dancer
4, this was so good! I feel like I only think of What's Love Got to Do With It is all I think of with her but this album rocked.
4, dang good. the non-hits are excellent too without overstaying their welcome.
3. very pleasant, though nothing i'd go back to in the future I don't believe.
A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
3, very listenable. I hadn't heard of them by band name but then of course recognized a couple of the songs.
5, I mean come on. There haven't been many other bands that can take music that's pretty heavy and loud, turning it into a beautiful acoustic set. Perfect flow with a couple excellent cover choices throughout. Flawless.
Hearts And Bones
Quite enjoyable. I know who he is of course but I didn't recognize the bit hit on this album. Not bad though.
to be honest, not what I thought Belle & Sebastian sounded like. It was harmless, if a bit boring and plain.
Elephant Mountain
The Youngbloods
Close To The Edge
Multiple 10+ min songs (one that's 18!) typically means overstaying its welcome, and "yes" it happened here too. Was fine at first but I was ready for it to be done.
4? Maybe a 3.5, but I'm going to err on the side of 4 since it's the Stones and all. i feel like I disregard the Stones a lot as I'm sick of their biggest hits. I forget about their earlier ones that have that old raw rock n roll sound like this one.
I mean, it was fine. I don't really remember it here on the next day.
3, 3.5. It was quite pleasant and I hadn't heard of them before.
Too Rye Ay
You Want It Darker
4. Classic lyricist/poet with a great time-worn voice.
Not that I'm a huge Bee Gees fan, but I'm a bit taken aback by how bad this is. The vocals on some of these songs gave me flashbacks to Nico.
This was pleasant enough. I thought it would be a little over the top but it was more chill than expected.
3. You know, I went into this expecting to be annoyed. I know, I like ska, I should like The Specials. But turns out I don't like older pure ska that's much more reggae based and tend to roll my eyes when the Specials come on. But you know what, once we got the way overplayed Message to You Rudy out of the way, I enjoyed the rest!
Selected Ambient Works 85-92
3. pleasant background ambient music. Not as good as what I'd usually put on, but still good.
Ocean Rain
4, wonderful album!
3. pretty good! I did skip through the skits and speeches though.
4, quite good
Endtroducing.....
3, pretty good
3 i guess. not my jam and I did seriously consider a 2, but her vocal skills kept it at a 3.
White Ladder
3, pleasant enough
3, yea it was decent if a bit forgettable.
5 of course
4 I suppose. it is pretty darn good and creative, even if a lot of the lyrics are a bit cringe at this point.
A Grand Don't Come For Free
Real close to a 1, tbh....
3, it's fine
Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Superunknown
4 for sure. Creeping up to 4.5 even.
I'm not a massive Beatles fan but this is one of their better albums in my opinion.
4, v good
3.5 or 4
2. i guess I'm supposed to like them, they're zany and whatnot. But I find them just annoying.
4.5, I want to give it a 5 but it's just not quite there
Something/Anything?
3 i guess, it was meh but I can't say it was bad.
Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts
The Adverts
3, not familiar with, enjoyed it!
2, quite bad.
3 i guess. voice and music is great but I'm just stuck on the big hit being about not going to rehab and then, well...
Red Headed Stranger
Dog Man Star
Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
3 I suppose. He's very talented but I was getting a little tired of his sound by the end of it.
Either Or
3 i guess, it was fine
solid 3
Broken English
Sign 'O' The Times
Celebrity Skin
Foxbase Alpha
Floodland
Architecture And Morality
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Beautiful Freak
O.G. Original Gangster
Oracular Spectacular
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
Strange Cargo III
William Orbit
Nighthawks At The Diner
Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Diamond Life
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
I See A Darkness
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
Licensed To Ill
Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
Moss Side Story
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
Clube Da Esquina
Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Make Yourself
The Infotainment Scan
Black Holes and Revelations
Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
It's A Shame About Ray
Disraeli Gears
Lady Soul
Deserter's Songs
Untitled (Black Is)
Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Auteurs
Billion Dollar Babies
Vincebus Eruptum
Blue Cheer
Deloused in the Comatorium
This Is Fats Domino
Hybrid Theory
Bubble And Scrape
The Joshua Tree
Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
That's The Way Of The World
Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
Let England Shake
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
m b v
Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
It's Blitz!
Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
I'm a Lonesome Fugitive
Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
The Genius Of Ray Charles
Basket of Light
Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
Pyromania
The Beach Boys Today!
It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
To Pimp A Butterfly
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor Elevators
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Midnight Ride
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Maggot Brain
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
1.5 if I could. Seriously considered a 1.
Modern Kosmology
Maxinquaye
No Other
Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Birth Of The Cool
The Village Green Preservation Society
The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
More Songs About Buildings And Food
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
A Walk Across The Rooftops
Bitches Brew
Modern Life Is Rubbish
Fulfillingness' First Finale
Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Brothers
There's No Place Like America Today
My Aim Is True
Stankonia
Coles Corner


It's no secret that heartbreak often serves as the fuel for great songwriting, but I Was Totally Destroying It's John Booker initially channeled his post-breakup woes in a much different direction – tackling the entirety of Stephen King's "The Dark Towers" series. Eight books, a romantic re-coupling with IWTDI co-vocalist Rachel Hirsch and an overwhelming desire to create an album with a pervasive, overarching mood later, Booker and his bandmates have returned with Vexations – arguably the band's strongest, most cohesive offering to date.
Part "Dark Tower"-inspired concept album and part break-up record, Vexations is also an homage to musical favorites/influences like Kate Bush, Cocteau Twins, U2 and The Cure. Of course, if you hadn't been told all that you'd probably just think it was simply a dazzling pop-rock album by a promising indie band. And you'd be right; but after releasing several albums to critical acclaim, this time around IWTDI opted to reach for the stars – or at least push their own boundaries.
"In the past, all that Rachel and I had been good at was writing songs about a boy or a girl that you like or had a problem with, or about yourself – super introspective," Booker explains. "There's definitely a different approach lyrically and mood-wise on Vexations. The parameters we placed on ourselves, compositionally, somehow managed to make the final product come out more dynamic and dramatic – a more wide-screen, universal take on what we've always been about."
Co-produced by Motion City Soundtrack guitarist Josh Cain and Polara's Ed Ackerson, Vexations also features a guest vocal appearance by MCS's Justin Pierre.
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