#cd and dvd duplication

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The fast-paced digital environment of today calls for dependable and portable storage options. The best USB flash drives are indispensable whether you're looking for a way to carry vital files, backup treasured memories, or just copy key paperwork. Given so many options, it can be challenging to choose the best one. This article will lead you through the salient features and assist you in selecting from the best USB flash drives in 2024, simplifying and guiding your choice.

Why You Need the Best USB Flash Drives

Anyone who requires fast, portable storage must own a USB flash drive. Unlike more weighty outside hard drives, they fit readily in your pocket, keychain, or purse. Having one of the top USB flash drives will streamline your workflow and provide peace of mind whether your job requires you to back up critical business files or you are a student needing to transfer projects between home and school.

Another factor making USB flash drives so common is their adaptability. They operate on many devices, including cell phones, laptops, and PCs. They also provide a great substitute in cases of limited internet access or privacy-related avoidance of cloud storage.

Key Considerations for Choosing the Best USB Flash Drives

Storage Capacity

Storage capacity is among the first things to consider when choosing the best USB flash drives. From as little as 8GB to a crazy 2TB, flash drives exist in a broad spectrum of sizes. Your needs will determine the proper size. A 32GB drive would be sufficient for casual use, including document or small media file storage. Choose a USB flash drive with at least 128GB or more for extra storage if you manage bigger files, including movies, music, or software.

Transfer Speed

Transfer speed is equally crucial as capacity when deciding on the best USB flash drives. Though they have slower transfer speeds—roughly 60MB/s— USB 2.0 drives are sometimes more reasonably priced. With rates of up to 600MB/s, USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 devices provide a better experience for those handling bigger files, drastically lowering the data transfer times.

Durability

If you're usually on the go, durability becomes essential. Many of the top USB flash drives are made to resist regular wear and tear. Search for models with waterproof, shock-resistant, or metal enclosures to guarantee your drive lasts and protects your data even under demanding situations. A vigorous drive might save lives when shipping delicate data.

Finding the Right USB Flash Drive for You

Given so many choices, choosing the best USB flash drives calls for careful thought. The flash drive's size, speed, and durability should fit your needs. For instance, a high-capacity disc with faster transfer speeds will save time and aggravation if you regularly handle big files like movies or programs. Conversely, if you primarily use it for papers and small media, a mid-range choice with reasonable speed and storage will probably be more than sufficient.

Searching for other elements meant to improve your experience is also advisable. For example, some drives have physical features that shield the USB port from damage, while others have software enabling simple data backups. The best USB flash drives have helpful capabilities that make them more handy than only storage ones.

Conclusion

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[thelegendofmrrager]

RUN DON'T WALK to your local library neeeow!! I'm telling y'all they've got heat. Mine has a biweekly sale where they sell all sorts of things, DVDs, CDs, every kinda book you can imagine, hardcovers, coffee table books, old out of print books. Even newer titles or popular authors' works are being sold for half of what you'd pay going to a mainstream book store.

They also had a sale last month where all of their CDs were 50 cents each. I'm not an inside guy or anything but I'm assuming a lot of libraries are just begging to give physical media away bc there's probably less of a demand for stuff like that rn with digital streaming services. You should take advantage of this! Especially when some TV shows get bounced between streaming services and it's never certain whether or not you'll have easy access to it. It's easier than you think to start building a collection of all your favorite shows and music.

[videoproductioncomapny]

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[weirdrtvscomments]

Had a dream that i was digging through my parents' dvd collection and found an officially licensed Disney movie called called "The (i forgot the exact word here but it was something in the vibe of desolation) of Mooby." It had some I'm sorry Jon type art of Disney characters, and a Wayneradiotv logo on it, directly beside the "Mooby logo" that's just the word mooby in a green slime font, like the goosebumps logo. I wanted to watch it, so my mom insisted that I make 6 duplicates of the disk despite not caring about whether or not we owned the film herself. (In real life, we do not have any method of burning cds in our house) I was considering messaging the discord with a photo of the cover and a joke about it being an ARG. When I woke up, I was genuinely upset as I realized it was something I made up in my sleep, and I don't actually get to watch it. The wayneradiotv logo didn't look anything like his actual logo, it was just "Wayneradiotv" in a very curvy, exaggerated font.

The fact that you didin't even get to watch it... spent so long setting that dvd up and you wake up before you got to see a dream movie. Geninely heartbreaking, anon.

[omegaremix]

MRKE, 2021.

It’s April. To me, I feel that nothing’s changed. By now I know that all of my favorite businesses to patronize stayed open. Not one record store on the island shuttered. So far, I was proud of myself to visit Williamsburg’s Rough Trade before their relocation this summer. It was the best $417.00 I ever spent. A pinball parlor opened up at my former local mall to my total surprise. It’s something that Long Island never had before. For eight hours and $25.00 I had more than my money’s worth. It’s safe to say that most of the money is coming back again, even if the third stimulus has no face or feelings of how people either benefit or still suffering. Businesses re-opened after New York State’s mandated closures, like my local ticket arcade where I benefit from buy-twenty-get-twenty specials and half-off games on Wednesdays so I’m relieved. It’s been years since I went and I’m long overdue for a night out of a real life 2021 version of The Price Is Right.

My friend M-Ro, brother of archivist and WUSB’s J-Ro, had been out of a job since the cinema-house closed down. He’s done nothing but stay home with his four kids watching infinite amounts of Disney, long-forgotten sitcoms, and other cringy obscurities. Not long ago, he started working again with a friend who later changed career paths and decided to open Pickle Island, a pickle house in Oyster Bay. He offered M-Ro to help run the place and Pickle Island is now a two-man operation.

I hate pickles. I think they’re disgusting, unappetizing, and revolting, They’re an unattractive food to me. I’d never have a reason to buy them ever, ergo be near a pickle house. But when your friend sells part of their CD and video collections there, then you do have a reason to go. I always support my friends with what they do. Snakeskin belts, local shows, photography books, or new ventures. You sell it, I buy it. I haven’t seen M-Ro since one of his final live performances of This’ll Kill Ya’ for his bro-’s bornday at a crowded bar in Hauppauge, so it’s about time I do.

I traveled west on the Long Island Expressway / Rt. 495 and drove past Exit 46, Sunnyside Blvd. / Plainview, where a once-astonishing world of fresh faces and memories that opened up my junior year was an era long dead. Then up north on Rt. 106 / 107. The last time I traveled down that path was when I worked at the Jewish center post-senior year. I got the girl, a Dutch caramel blonde, and also got the job through her father; a mean, threatening, over-protective scumbag who had me on his shit-list for two summer months because I was dating his daughter. I drive up Rt. 106 / Oyster Bay Rd.’s silent, wide-open, grassy roads riding past the stables and million-dollar houses on hills. View the scenic picturesque neighborhoods and one would think how Nassau County sits at the top ten highest-taxed neighborhoods in the entire U.S. Go up North Shore Rd. and see an amazing grandiose view of the harbor’s massive body of water as you coast over the Bayville Bridge and slide into the parking lot across from Pickle Island. I see M-Ro through the storefront, sitting on the couch minding his own as I walk in. He sees me walking towards and waves hello as I come in.

I unintentionally give him a friendly good-to-see-ya’-again hug. Oops. I realized you’re not supposed to do that in a pandemic world. But it’s two weeks after the fact and we’re still alive. After a few lines of conversation, I said to him that it’d be quick and he knows.

I’m not here for the pickles. I’m here to see what CDs he’s selling. It’s already cramped quarters. A Ms. Pac-Man cocktail cabinet sits behind the front window. There’s a few racks of issues of Captain America, Green Lantern, and Wolverine. Another rack of VHS tapes and a shelf of DVDs and Blu-rays. Then the CDs. They’re from his collection. Some duplicates and others he didn’t care about parting, he says. Eight rows or sixteen shelves of discs in total which would take me no more than ten to fifteen minutes to scan…and some neck pain from having to see it all sideways because that’s how he placed them, you  Tetris artist. I’m already positioned in blocking the owner from going behind the front counter. And an all-too-nice suburbanite family of three just walked in; a father and his two kid who are all so fine and dandy to be there. As if they never experienced a bad day or tragedy in their white-winged innocent lives. Nice to know that Dad Of The Year never looked in my direction and wondered why a stranger is twisting over by the shelves.

Seeing his partial stash, M-Ro was never one to shy away from pop. Jewel, Head Automatica, Pretty Girls Make Graves, some pop-punk, first and third-wave ska, Warped Tour bands…no judgment here. Because he’s a solo artist who goes by The Matt Roren Karaoke Experience doing covers and music videos of various popular chart-topping hits. Before that, he was also part of the legendary local pop-punk / ska band The Microwave Orphans and after that the garage-punk outfit The Repercussions which I ended up getting two CDs of. Don’t Fear…and Modern Sounds were the two most expensive discs I bought at $7.00 and $10.00 respectively, still sealed. Come on. You have to support your friends.

As with any receipt, there’s plenty of firsts. This one, however, had the majority of them. Veruca Salt, Faith No More, and The Posies were bands that my alternative circles of friends from both Brentwood and Plainview were into. A low price point allows me to have them now for the first time. Stabbing Westward, as it’s industrial rock, is in my hands. The Presidents Of The United States Of America? Yes. They wrote that song about peaches so that’s valid. Why not get The Stooges first album with a second disc of live material? And being I have their second album, why not get the first from The Specials? It’s one of the very select few ska bands I’ll allow in my collection. None of that too-important elitist third-wave carnival music. I don’t think I have Phil Collins’ But Seriously, and he was someone I listened to feverishly during my Nintendo youth. And Richard Marx? None of you know who he is and if you did you wouldn’t dare mention his name. But I will. My ma’ loved him and once had the cassette. So both middle digits flying high to you all.

As M-Ro counted up the tab, I look to my right and there it was: a Sony Watchman. It’s the third one in two months I seen. My interest in them started when during my Saturday shift, one of my favorite customers, a young 20-ish redhead with glasses asked me for a power bank. On my way of showing them to her, she mentioned about buying some more accessories for her Watchman. I’m not much of a movie person so that kind of flew over me until she showed me an actual Sony Watchman handheld TV. She took it out of the box and turned it on for me. I almost dropped dead in front of her. I read about these things all the time but never saw one in the wild. Now here it was. She recently bought one at Savers for only $4.00 and bought an analog-to-digital converter from us to try and stream it to her flat-screen TV. She even went a step further and told me the manufacture date on it: 1985. The fact that it was her holding obsolete antiquated technology in her hands and was still in working condition made my entire month for me. I told this story to my friends at the radio station and our resident fantasy aficionado Captain Phil offered to send me one from his eBay store, which I’m now a proud owner. Pickle Island had a larger unit sitting on its counter showing a random movie and I’m wondering if some talking head, celebrity, influencer, or magic cartoon kangaroo on Instagram recently touted them for everyone to grab.

This one-and-done expedition was just as quick as when I visited Rosie’s Vintage three years ago, but not the least expensive. $62.00 later, I was the proud owner of a piece of M-Ro’s life. Not a gift, but a purchase. Being Pickle Island is not a legitimate music store by any means, it doesn’t count towards my record-store victory tour. I thanked M-Ro profusely for my patronage and told him to stay in touch which he would. It’s now time to reverse the drive home under partly cloudy blue skies with a playlist of past Springtime discoveries as the evening’s soundtrack. I’ll get to experience the harbor one more time and get an idea of where to take a scenic shoot in the near future. I’m not taking the L.I.E. this time as it’s cramped with traffic but this time the Northern State to Rt. 25, Rt. 345, and Rt. 454 all the way through. I’ll log on to social media for all of my friends and allies at WUSB to hear about because I never shut up about what I bought. I need the assurance and affirmation from everyone which I bought with my money today and, so far so good, it’s favorable. Then I see this posted under my purchase:

“You’re lucky I left some stuff for you.” said his brother J-Ro.

You don’t say! I had no idea some of his collection was mixed in for sale with his brother’s. So which ones, exactly? Unlike his offering, the stuff I left for him from my collection was totally free and not out of pocket. Take that to the bank and cash it in.

Repercussions, The: Don’t Fear…

Stabbing Westward: Wither Blister Burn + Peel

Stooges, The: self-titled

Veruca Salt: American Thighs

Phil Collins: But Seriously

Faith No More: Songs To Make Love To

Lacuna Coil: Karmacode

Richard Marx: Repeat Offender

Posies, The: Frosting On The Beater

Specials, The: self-titled

Presidents Of The United States Of America, The: self-titled

Raveonettes, The: Whip It On

Faith No More: Angel Dust

Repercussions, The: Modern Sounds

[izaack-gauss]

oh how do i say this

uhhh

Video game piracy refers to the illegal copying, distribution, and use of video games. This can include several forms, such as: Unauthorised Copying: Making copies of games without permission from the rights holders. This is often done by duplicating the game's files onto other media, like CDs, DVDs, or USB drives.

That doesn't sound good..

[davidmariottecomics]

Keep it Forever? Me and Physical Media

Hello friends! 

I swear that this blog isn't just me advertising that I've got some stuff up for sale on ebay (but also, I totally do). 

As I think I've made pretty abundantly clear, I'm a big proponent of physical media. At a guesstimate, I probably own something around 2-3 dozen VHS tapes, 50-ish records, 100+ video games, 100-150 CDs, probably 200-300 DVDs & Blu-Rays, and more books and comics than I could reasonably count. And that's not even getting into toys and plushies and other physical collectables that Becca and I have strewn across the house or in storage. I am a person who likes to own things. And I'm starting to hit the point where I also need to be a person who doesn't own all things I have. 

Why Physical Media Matters

While I'm pretty sure I've written about this before, doesn't hurt to reiterate why I am such a big proponent of physical media and owning the things you like. 

1. You own the thing. This is probably the single biggest point of physical media to me. You own it. Definitively. You can go and pick up this object that you have and use it. You aren't subject to the terms, conditions, and service changes of companies. If I want to watch Bratz: The Movie or play Super Smash Bros Melee or read The Lady from the Black Lagoon, I can. I don't have to see if it's currently on a service that I'm paying for or even available digitally. I don't have to worry about limited time availability. I don't have to worry about increasingly clueless executives who in trying to maintain the wealth of stockholders basically erase projects from existence, nor do I have to worry about changes of ownership or site design or functionality or licensing agreements that can take your purchases and just blip them away. 

2. Preservation. Piggybacking right off of that, some things *only* exist as physical media. Or, at least, only officially do. I mentioned Smash Bros Melee because it's a Gamecube era game that only exists on/was released for Gamecube. The game only exists as long as there are people who have working copies. There are books that I own, that, similarly, are no longer in print and have never been made available digitally. While most physical media can eventually deteriorate, there are things I have had for the majority of my life (and some things that pre-date me, honestly) that're still in really good shape because they've been cared for and it's important to me that these things exist and it's cool that I can do a little bit to help that. 

2.5 - As an aside, I do just want to say that I am in favor of digital archiving as a tool of preservation. Between the things that only exist digitally and the things that can have a longer preserved life by being converted to digital, I do think it's an important part of the preservation conversation too. With sort of an asterisk of just because I think most works shouldn't be lost, I don't know that it means they should be digitally accessible if it comes at the expense of the creator(s). Preservation = good. Piracy = still bad. 

3. Tactility and greater use. This one goes especially for books and comics, but I like being able to hold things. I like having my reading material in print so that I can, y'know, consume it on the beach without wifi or power or whatever. While a lot of my physical media is dependent on technology still, there are certain things that are more usable in more ways/places because they're physical. 

Why I'm Clearing Some Out Tho

On the other side of all of this, there are some very compelling reasons not to keep all my physical media. And these are some reflective conversations I'm having with myself. Some stuff's easy, right? Things that are redundant--whether they're exact duplicates of something I already own and somehow acquired twice or, like with some of my Transformers, I don't actually need 6 mildly different variations of Bumblebee--are easily put as something that can go. But once you get past that, for me at least, a lot of it comes down kinda to the Marie Kondo "does it spark joy" method. 

Potentially unfortunately for me, a lot of stuff either does spark joy, or sparks almost a sort of FOMO. Tied to preservation, there are some things that while I haven't really engaged with them in heck, maybe a decade of owning it, I worry that if I got rid of it, I wouldn't have it when I *do* want it. But there are also some things where I know it is no longer meaningful to me to own this thing, but I think it might be meaningful to someone else. 

I know I've written about this before, but I'm not really a Funko Pop guy. I have owned a few that I've thought were neat. But even the one I'd say was my favorite, I found tucked away because it had been on a low bookshelf behind our living room furniture before our last big cleaning/reorganizing session for that room, and I don't think I had realized that I hadn't seen it in such a long time. It wasn't just that it had been tucked away, it was that I hadn't thought to see if I knew where it was in months and months. And so, we're parting ways. 

It is tough--at least for me--to be at the intersection of genuinely believing in the good of physical possessions (and, yes, I recognize the faults in them too), wanting to be a person who does preserve things, and honestly, believing in some part of me that the reason I have all this stuff is I might want or need it in the future. That there could be a reason I held on to the Steve Oedekirk Thumb movie collection that'll somehow be relevant to my job or to finding a treasure chest or something. But also knowing that I need to make some space. And that I could use some extra scratch. And that there are things that I bought with enjoying them in the future in mind, but that I now don't think I'll ever return to. 

Loss and Regret

Nothing that I'm trying to get rid of do I feel like I'm going to regret parting ways with. But I've heard and--to some extent--have experienced that feeling of great loss in the past. I think all of us have had or know someone in our lives who has had some variation on the experience of "my [parent] threw my [toys/comics/books/important childhood memories] away and I used my adult money to try to get them back." Or, closely related the "I [lent out/went on vacation with/otherwise left the house with] my [toys/comics/books/important childhood memories] and they're now lost forever." 

I've had a couple of those experiences. The summer between my senior year of high school and my freshman year of college, I lent a friendly acquaintance who was going to the same college as me a bunch of my Gameboy games because they had just found their Gameboy and wanted to get back into it, and I was mostly playing my DS and only my Pokemon Gameboy games at that time. I'm fuzzy on the details, because it has been a decade now (whoof), but as I recall, said acquaintance didn't remember to bring my games when they came to college and somewhere between when they moved into the dorms and their first extended trip home, their family moved and the games were "lost in the move" and if they were ever found, I was never told. And there were some really good games that I miss even today. 

Another time, we were living out at the ranch and a lot of our stuff was in storage in the barn (yes, I lived on a non-working ranch and, yes, we had a barn). Now, sometimes that meant things got a little gross. There was dust and the occasional bugs or mice that found their way into things. But overall, it was actually pretty secure. That is, until the barn flooded once. And I lost a ton of meaningful stuff: books and comics and toys. In particular, I remember that the flood lead to the death of my Marvel Legends build-a-figure Galactus, which was quite the loss. 

And my third big loss/purge is when the ranch was being sold, I had to go back to the ranch, and to the barn, and go through and try to parse at least some of my stuff down. At that point, I was in college and knew I only had a storage unit to work with to hold this stuff, and I was distraught with changes to my life around the ranch being sold, so I know there are things that basically got thrown away that I probably could've kept or saved or gotten to someone who would appreciate them, but in a wave of angst and just deep tiredness, some stuff just got tossed and because it's been a while and I was a little hazy at the time, I still don't entirely know what all was lost in that either. 

I bring all of this up because, like I said earlier, I know that I and many of us have that experience of losing the things that mattered. And I know when I posted about selling some Transformers not too long ago, I had a couple people reach out to say "hey, I don't want to see you lose something that matters to you if you just need money." I wanna reassure folks that, no, it isn't just that influencing my decisions here. I'm really trying to be thoughtful in my decisions. So, don't worry. ;D

Next week: Inspired by a conversation on Becca's Twitch stream yesterday (viewer discretion advised on this last stream: there's some language and a spooky drawing and a slip of some NSFW art for a sec), I'm going to talk about manuscript wishlists and like ways to maybe find agents and editors that'd be a good match for you! 

What I enjoyed this week: Blank Check (Podcast), Craig of the Creek (Cartoon), Honkai Star Rail (Video game), My Adventures with Superman (Cartoon), Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge (TV show, my friend Sina's in the finale!!!!), The Broken Room by Peter Clines (Book), Crime Scene Kitchen (TV show), Dumbing of Age (Webcomic), It's Walky/Joyce & Walky/Shortpacked (Webcomics), Solve This Murder (Podcast), Batman: Wayne Family Adventures (Webcomic), Praise Petey (Cartoon), Queen of the Damned (Movie), this very cute Superman drawn by Fernando Luis Cruz during a Superman conversation on Becca's last Twitch stream, this hunky boy Superman drawn by Gigi Dutreix on said stream (and the hunky lady She-Hulk too), The Prank Panel (TV show), Chainsaw Man (Manga) 

New Releases this week (8/9/2023): Nothing from me! Sorry! But...

New Releases next week (8/14/2023): Brynmore #2 (Editor) Godzilla: The War for Humanity #1 (Editor) Sonic the Hedgehog #63 (Editor) Toldja I had a bunch in the pipeline! 

Announcements: Becca will be tabling at Cartoon-a Palooza in Temecula on 9/15 & 9/16. It's a cool free all-ages little con, so come on out and see them! I'll be around too, I'm sure! 

Wanna support me? Consider joining my Patreon! Not only do you get the blog, but you get neat extra stuff like Patreon exclusive blogs, sneak peeks on other stuff I'm working on (and sometimes full original comics posted there), and coming up this week, the first of my sharable scripts and pitches! And even more at higher levels! Or, you can buy something from my webstore! Some of the stock on that stuff is running low and not going to be reprinted anytime soon, so prolly a good time to check it out! 

Also, at time of posting, I still have not pulled Kafka in Honkai Star Rail, but when I do (boy I hope I do), I'll let you know.  Pic of the Week: This is just a very nice picture of Nadja. But those Supermans are also kinda the pic of the week!  

[nickgerlich]

Take My Money

Like the flu in winter spreading from person to person, it seems that all of the streaming services have the same bug: It’s time to increase prices. It starts with one—usually Netflix—testing the waters, and if there is little or no pushback, then the others get the same bug.

Of course, inflation is blamed for the need to do so, not to mention the screenwriters’ and actors’ strikes and subsequent agreements that are increasing costs for movies and shows.

But if everyone’s doing it, why not join the party?

And so we find Spotify raising its prices again, rolling out a $1-$2 monthly subscription price increase first in the UK, Australia, and Pakistan, and then later this year, in the US. Spotify also plans to add another pricing tier to entice budget-minded customers. Overall, though, Spotify claims the price increases are needed to be able to support its recent audiobook initiative. What gets lost in the current conversation is that Spotify raised prices $2 last year as well.

How long until Apple Music raises its prices? We can start taking bets now. I bet it won’t be long.

Even though regular price increases can become annoying, especially when we have numerous streaming subscriptions, they are still a bargain. If you offset your streaming subs by cutting the cord with your cable or satellite provider, the a la carte system is perfectly scalable to match budgets and interests.

Since audio streaming is just as competitive as video streaming, it means that the players must continually up their game, which translates into adding services and content. Podcasts, and now audiobooks, cost money, and someone has to pay for it. Spotify also plans to add a top-tier level which features higher quality audio than available on other plans.

Naturally, investors were pleased with the announcement, and Spotify shares jumped 8%. It may seem counter-intuitive, but investors generally like price increases, as well as layoffs and store closures…basically, anything that will ultimately pad the bottom line. Given that Spotify has never posted a profit since it went public in 2018, investors are hopeful this might be a push in the right direction.

Now consider the fact that we no longer need to purchase tangible media. All those CDs and DVDs you bought are obsolete and taking up space in your house, attic, or garage. I’m saving money even with all of my streaming subs, plus I get access to a content library that I could never begin to duplicate on my own.

There is an alternative to streaming audio, of course, and it is SXM Radio. They have a monopoly on satellite content, the result of the 2008 merger of XM Radio (founded in 2001) and Sirius (launched in 2002). SXM does not allow users to select specific content, only stations, while Spotify gives users complete control. I have both SXM and Spotify, and get my money’s worth out of both, but my usage depends on what I am doing and where I am going.

For example, I listen to podcasts on Spotify when I am on my daily walks, but SXM when driving locally. When on longer road trips, though, I listen to a mix of both, using Bluetooth to sync my phone to my van’s audio system. Unlimited data plans for cell phones make this possible. I have fading memories of lugging small crates of CDs on road trips, and do not miss those days at all.

The broader question for everyone in the room, from customers to providers, is how long these price increases can keep up until the customers revolt. It is not much different from going to Disney, which keeps raising prices. Folks complain, but they pay it anyway, because they feel like they are still getting value for their dollar.

How much value do you get from your subs, though? I realize these are very different experiences, Disney being a very temporary situation—a vacation—with streaming being daily consumables. Still, money is money, and we’re not exactly made of it. I never could get that tree to grow in my backyard. Two dollars every year adds up, and multiplies like rabbits across all of your subs.

With about a thousand hours a year listening to Spotify alone, I feel like I am getting more than my money’s worth. If I have to cut back somewhere, I’ll just tote my lunch to work a little more, eat out less, whatever it takes to keep the books balanced. The same goes for all of my other subs. As long as the value exceeds the cost, I’m good.

Just don’t share that flu bug with me.

Dr “Turn It Up” Gerlich

Audio Blog

[oceangirl24]

Just realized this existed and I don't know what's already been asked so you can ignore if there's a duplicate.

1. Who’s more likely to put the milk back in the fridge empty?

3. What’s one book/DVD/CD they both owned a copy of before meeting each other?

9. Who will buy Girl Scout Cookies when they knock on the door?

39. Who’s more likely to lock themselves out?

40. Who’s more likely to invite other people over?

(I'm totally not just trying to learn more about Jon and Audrey because I haven't got to the official relationship 👀)

Thanks so much for letting me chatter on about my faves! ❤️ No duplicate questions. 😁

1. Who’s more likely to put the milk back in the fridge empty?

Shawn. lol

Otherwise, neither. Although Jon will often forget to add milk to the shopping list or to tell Audrey they're out.

The milk question here and in the previous ask gave me an idea for a one-shot centering on Shawn and his milk drinking habits. 😆

3. What’s one book/DVD/CD they both owned a copy of before meeting each other?

While their taste in books and movies are on different ends of the spectrum, they do share of love of music especially anything that came out 70/80s New York City. So, they had more than one album in common (although Jon's were on cassette rather than CD; Audrey brought in him into the modern world though): Billy Joel's 52nd Street, Bruce Springsteen's Human Touch, and Bob Dylan's self-titled debut album.

9. Who will buy Girl Scout Cookies when they knock on the door?

Audrey. She can't turn down a kid doing a fundraiser for any reason.

Jon will buy if he needs/wants cookies and only if they have what he likes.

39. Who’s more likely to lock themselves out?

Jon. That's one of the reasons he has multiple keys to his place. The other reason is Shawn loses his key a lot.

I'm basing this on "Train of Fools" where he left his apartment in the middle of winter without taking anything with him. lol

40. Who’s more likely to invite other people over?

Audrey. She's never met a stranger and over the years Jon has gotten used to coming home and finding one or two people he doesn't know sitting on his couch. Usually, kids or people from the neighborhood.

Jon previously had an open-door policy for friends and even acquaintances but once he got involved with Audrey that stopped. He became paranoid about anyone coming over in case they found out about Audrey and said something to the wrong person. Years later he's still like this, preferring a warning before people show up unless it's Eli or Cory and their families.

Just a note: the official relationship in the 90s is seen more in the short stories in case you wonder what happened when you get to the end of the first book. lol

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Shinhwa WDJ Fansign Announcement

Event application period

From December 1 at 12PM to December 5 at 23:59 PM (KST)

Autograph session date and time

December 11th at 3PM (KST)

Place

Seoul Area / Individual announcement of winners

Applicant benefits

Exclusive undisclosed photo card: 1 random gift per purchase (3 types for each member, 9 types in total, when 9 copies are purchased in one order, no duplicates are given)

Winner lottery specials

Artist on-site Polaroid: 9 out of 30 winners drawn, 1 randomly presented (3 types for each member, 9 types in total)

Winner Announcement

December 7th at 3PM

Bulletin board ( http://blog.aladin.co.kr/eventWinner ) and individual announcement of winners

Number of draws: 30 people (1 ticket per person)

Inquiries: 1544-2514 (ARS) / Customer Center>1:1 Inquiry>Product Information>CD/DVD Corner

How to participate in the event

Among those who purchased Shinhwa WDJ's 1st mini album COME TO LIFE during the event period, we will invite you to a 30-minute face-to-face signing event through a lottery.

The application will be applied based on the total number of albums ordered during the event period, not the number of orders.

One of the purchased copies of the signed album will be prepared at the retailer. You cannot get an autograph except for the album prepared on site.

This event will be held without the installation of acrylic screens between artists and fans.

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Source: Liveworks Company SNS and Aladin website

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[yetanotherthriftblog]

Visited the Goodwill Outlet and today’s haul includes:

Greenie M&M plush, for an M’s fan’s birthday in May, and she requires a bit of cleaning on the back side before then.

Depeche Mode 81>85 CD, which was issued because 86>98 (theoretically) needed a preface in the same compilation category.

SmartMedia card reader. Because I have several 2mb-64mb cards!

3-ring binder from The Puyallup Fair, which I live a couple miles from, and inside are two yellow tabbed dividers and several blank pieces of paper which were torn out of a looseleaf notebook.

A set of aluminum measuring spoons, which is an excellent vintage thing, but I noticed this one has two 1-teaspoons rather than including a 1/2 tablespoon. Yes, I can math out 1tsp + 1/2tsp is a 1/2Tbsp and know that 3tsp = 1Tbsp so having two teaspoons is kinda sensible, I just thought it was odd there’d be a duplicated spoon since there’s no simple way of removing the spoons from the ring.

Rio Volt SP150 optical disk player. Rio, during its SonicBlue ownership, made ‘Diskman’-style players that could read MP3s (or non-DRM WMAs) from CD-R or CD-RW as well as music CDs. This one seems to have some issues with the buttons or connector to the buttons because, for instance, Volume Down should not change the Shuffle/Repeat, but I can fiddle with it. I’m listening to a CD-RW of Men Without Hats’ “Again” two-part release as MP3s now and sometimes it just... jams. The music play, not the music itself, but that’s another matter because while I love Ivan I miss the power of “Love In The Age Of War”. One positive thing about this player though is that it will store a big chunk of audio to its memory and stop spinning the disk, saving battery and providing genuine skip protection of up to 160 seconds from a CD (or stores a 16 minute MP3).

XANADU (1980) on DVD still in shrinkwrap?!? Oh hell yes!! I admit I’ve never seen it but now I can.

Clipboard because I give them to people at work I like. This one was formerly used to record the temperatures of a walk-in cooler at a restaurant, so I scratched the Brother-printed label off.

A three-line set of RCA cables in case I need to connect my DVD player to the TV to watch Xanadu.

A pinback that can Tri-Force.

A skein of red acrylic yarn to save it from the dumpster.

[globalworship]

Khaaki banda/A Mere Mortal Made of Clay, Sufi song

“Khaki Banda” is a Sufi-Rock song written and composed byShuja Haider, incorporating some of Bulleh Shah’s phrases, sung by Ahmed Jahanzeb and Umair Jaswal.

A live version was recorded in Season 9, Episdoe 3 (2016) of "Coke Studio Pakistan." This production is absolutely one of the best live music shows highlighting musics of South Asia. I view many of the show's uploads on Youtube, and have purchased some of the CDs and DVDs.

While this song was composed with Sufi sensibilities, almost all of the lyrical themes can be appreciated by Christians, so I'm featuring it on this blog. See below for analysis of the religious themes.

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The basis of the Punjabi lyrics were written by Syed Abdullah Shah Qadri (1680–1757), also known as Baba Bulleh Shah. He was a 17th-century Punjabi philosopher and Sufi poet. 

Shuja Haider, the music director of the song, added some additional lyrics.  https://discover.hubpages.com/literature/Khaki-Banda-a-soulful-Sufi-rock-song

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English subtitles are on the screen, and an English translation is below.

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Khaaki banda Karda phire khudaayi Lau la baitha dunya naal  Rabb ton kare judaai

A mere human made of clay Goes around acting as if he’s as invincible as God He’s lost himself completely to this ephemeral world And does not ponder his relationship with his Lord

Na kar bandya meri meri Na teri na meri Chaar dinnaan da e mela  Dunya fer matti di dheri

O human, leave off this battle for worldly possessions Nothing here can ever truly belong to us The glittering spectacle of this world lasts but a few days And then everything turns to dust

Padh padh kitaabaan ‘ilm diyaan Naan rakkh liya ee qaazi Makke Madeene ghum aaya te  Naan rakh liya ee haaji

You’ve filled your head with mere bookish knowledge And smugly titled yourself a grand authority You’ve done a round of Mecca and Medina And smugly titled yourself a holy pilgrim

Satrangi re na-daani teri  Nautanki re man-maani teri

You are fooled by the bright spectacle of this world Your proud willfulness is driven by nothing but conceit

Deen dharam di gallan baataan kar kar ke wi samajh na aayi Firqe wande ‘ilm na wanbya  Wich weeraan boyi ladaai

Your never-ending religious debates failed to create a deeper understanding You spread people into conflicting camps, but failed to spread real knowledge All you did was sow seeds of dissension among friends and brothers

Na kar bandiya heri pheri Na teri na meri Chaar dina da e mela  Dunya fer matti di dheri

O human, don’t get caught up in worldly matters Nothing here can ever truly belong to us The glittering spectacle of this world lasts but a few days And then everything turns to dust

Khoti neeyat khote sikke Na dewan saccha haani Badlega tu badle ga sab  De nafs apne di tu qurbaani

False intentions, deceit, and duplicity Can never win you sincere companions All will change if you only change yourself Slay your own base desires

Sat-rangi re na-daani teri Man-rangi re na-daani teri Satrangi re na-daani teri Nautanki re man-maani teri Ae zaat magar faani teri  Aa dil de raste te chal

You are fooled by the bright spectacle of this world Your proud willfulness is driven by nothing but conceit But your being is ephemeral Come, follow the path of Love!

Chadhde sooraj dhalde Bujhde deeve balde Jinna da na jag te koi Oh vi puttar palde vekhe Loki kehnde daal ni galdi  Main te patthar galde vekhe

I’ve seen the sun that rises also set I’ve seen flickering lamp blaze anew The orphans who have no one left in this world I’ve seen them also find the means to flourish People say that success is beyond reach But I have seen the impossible become possible

Satrangi re na-daani teri Nautanki re man-maani teri Satrangi re na-daani teri Nautanki re man-maani teri Ae zaat magar faani teri  Aa dil de raste te chal

You are fooled by the bright spectacle of this world Your proud willfulness is driven by nothing but conceit But your being is ephemeral Come, follow the path of Love!

Sona chaandi heere moti kha lai tu Ucche makaana kamre bhaven saja lai tu Laazim nahi hai keh khushiyaan saari ki saari kama lai tu Raataan ‘ch kalliyaan ro ro  rabb apne nu mana lai tu

Dhokkhe-baazi vich guzaara dekhe na sajjan bhaayi Raaz tere raaz mere jaane Khuda di khudaayi

You can gobble up pearls, diamonds, and all the riches of the world You can construct grand mansions and adorn them beautifully But true happiness is something difficult to buy So spend your nights in solitary vigil, weeping for your Lord’s forgiveness

Those who live by dishonest means don’t hesitate to harm even their loved one God in His infinite power is privy to all our secrets

Satrangi re na-daani teri Nautanki re man-maani teri Satrangi re na-daani teri Nautanki re man-maani teri Ae zaat magar faani teri  Aa dil de raste te chal

You are fooled by the bright spectacle of this world Your proud willfulness is driven by nothing but conceit But your being is ephemeral Come, follow the path of Love!

Khaaki banda  Karda phire

A mere human made of clay Goes around acting…

Khaaki banda Khaaki banda  Karda phire…

A mere human made of clay A mere human made of clay Goes around acting…

Translated by Zahra Sabri  With special thanks to Asim Raza

Lyrics and translation from https://www.lyricsmint.com/coke-studio/khaki-banda

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Coke Studio Pakistan has 700+ music videos online! If you want to learn about some of the very best musics being made in this part of the world, start browsing. :-) I have been on a ministry trip within Pakistan, and highly value my friendships made there, the creativity of Christians there, and the centuries of expert musicality in what is now Pakistan. https://www.youtube.com/@cokestudio https://www.facebook.com/cokestudio

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Misbah Sheikh provides a detailed analysis of the lyrical themes in an excellent (2021) post at https://discover.hubpages.com/literature/Khaki-Banda-a-soulful-Sufi-rock-song

Here are a few excerpts from his lengthy analysis of the song lyrics:

The song describes how man lives in this world and how he should live. It says that a man is nothing more than a clay-sculpted person. He wants to rule the world but has lost sight of reality. He acts as if he is God.

A person sculpted out of clay. He's lost himself in this ephemeral world, acting as if he's as invincible as Lord, and he's not thinking about his Master...

The song reveals another nature of man. He does good deeds and then thinks of himself as he worth all praise. Here the writer of the song referred to Mecca and Madina (the holy pilgrimages of Muslims as the writer of this song was a Muslim so he is referring to the Islamic world here but it is a universal message to the whole of mankind. Going to churches, mosques, temples are not the deeds that make us good people. It requires much more effort and hard work.)

He says you've made pilgrimages to Mecca and Medina and declared yourself a holy pilgrim. You've been duped by the world's dazzling entertainment, and your arrogant tenacity is fueled solely by conceit.

Only going to Mecca and Medina is not what makes you a holy pilgrim. It needs more hard work than just traveling there. Here the lyricist encourages us to do good deeds and asks us not to forget death.o is always loving and forgiving. Knowing all of our sins. He never fails to forgive and bless us. Because God is the source of all Love. He teaches Love, which is all we need. Sadly, Love is the only thing we have forgotten. I believe, Love is the answer to every question. Only love has the ability to soften even the hardest of hearts...

Finally, the lyricist claims that anyone could get pearls, diamonds, and all of the world's wealth. Man has the ability to build large mansions and can lavishly adorn them. True happiness, on the other hand, is more difficult to get. He encourages us to spend our nights solely in prayers, requesting God to forgive us. He says our Lord is merciful and listens to our prayers; He will forgive us as He loves us very much.

He then says that God, with His Infinite Power, is aware of all our secrets. He is aware of all of his and our secrets. He is the One Supreme Power, and nothing is hidden from Him. He claims that the world's glittering display has misled man. Man's arrogance stems solely from a sense of self-importance. The dazzling display of this world has misled him. He is just arrogant because of his ego.

In concluding words, the song tells us that we (the human) are only here for a brief time. So, we should put aside our disagreements and don't allow our egos to rule our life. He encourages us to come and walk on the path of love, for we are nothing more than clay sculptures, and one day we all have to return to our Creator.

Read more of his analysis of the lyrical themes at https://discover.hubpages.com/literature/Khaki-Banda-a-soulful-Sufi-rock-song

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Reliable Disc Publishing Systems for Data Management

Data management is more important than ever. Organizations and individuals alike require secure and efficient ways to store, share, and archive large amounts of data. While cloud storage and other online solutions have become popular, disc publishing systems remain a reliable and cost-effective option for data management.

These systems provide a robust solution for creating, duplicating, and distributing CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, ensuring that data is securely stored and easily accessible when needed. This blog post explores the benefits of disc publishing systems for data management, highlighting their reliability, versatility, and relevance across various industries.

Whether you are managing a small business, an educational institution, or a large enterprise, understanding the value of these systems can help you make informed decisions about your data management strategy.

Understanding Disc Publishing Systems

Disc publishing systems are automated tools designed to create and duplicate discs such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. These systems can perform functions such as burning data onto a disc, printing labels directly onto the disc surface, and packaging the finished product.

Generally, these systems consist of one or more disc drives, a robotic arm for moving the discs, and a printer for label printing. The process is fully automated, requiring minimal human intervention, making it a convenient option for businesses and organizations.

Main Components of a Disc Publishing System

1. Disc Drives: These are the main components of any disc publishing system. They are responsible for writing data onto the disc. Depending on the capacity of the system, it may have one or multiple disc drives, allowing for simultaneous disc duplication.

2. Robotic Arm: The robotic arm automates the movement of discs within the system. It picks up blank discs, places them into the disc drive for burning, and moves them to the printer for labelling.

3. Label Printer: After the data is written onto the disc, the label printer prints custom labels directly onto the disc surface. This feature is essential for branding, organizing, and ensuring that discs are easily identifiable.

4. Software Interface: The software interface allows users to control the disc publishing process. It provides tools for selecting the data to be burned, designing disc labels, and managing the overall production process.

Benefits of Disc Publishing Systems for Data Management

Disc publishing systems offer numerous benefits for data management, making them a reliable option for organizations across a variety of sectors. Here are some of the key benefits:

1. Security and Data Integrity

The most important advantage of using disc publishing systems for data management is the level of security they provide. Unlike cloud storage or online data sharing, which can be vulnerable to hacking, data stored on physical discs is secure and less susceptible to cyber threats.

Once data is burned onto a disc, it becomes read-only, meaning it cannot be changed or deleted. This makes discs an ideal medium for storing sensitive information such as financial records, legal documents and medical data.

Optical discs have a long shelf life, with CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs lasting anywhere from 25 to 100 years when properly stored. This durability ensures that your data remains intact and accessible for decades, making disc publishing systems a reliable option for long-term data preservation.

2. Cost-effective Solution

For organizations that need to manage large amounts of data, disc publishing systems offer a cost-effective alternative to cloud storage or other digital storage solutions. The initial investment in a disc publishing system can be offset by the low cost of blank discs, which are affordable and readily available.

Additionally, the cost per disc drops significantly when producing large quantities, making it a scalable solution for businesses of all sizes. In addition, there are no recurring costs associated with maintaining data on the disc.

Once the data is burned onto the disc, there are no additional storage fees or subscription costs, unlike cloud storage, which often requires ongoing payments.

3. Versatility Across Industries

Disc publishing systems are versatile and can be used for a variety of applications in different industries. Here are some examples:

- Education: Educational institutions use disc publishing systems to distribute course materials, lectures, and research data. Discs can be easily distributed to students, teachers and researchers, ensuring that everyone has access to the same information.

- Healthcare: In the healthcare sector, disc publishing systems are used to store and distribute medical images, patient records and other sensitive data. Hospitals and clinics can provide patients with copies of their medical data on discs, ensuring that information is easily accessible while maintaining confidentiality.

- Media and Entertainment: The media and entertainment industry relies on disc publishing systems to distribute movies, music and video games. These systems allow for the mass production of discs, ensuring that content reaches a wide audience quickly and efficiently.

- Corporate: Businesses use disc publishing systems to distribute marketing materials, training programs and product catalogues. Discs can be sent to clients, partners and employees, ensuring that important information is shared effectively.

4. Customization and Branding

Another important benefit of disc publishing systems is the ability to customize and brand discs. The built-in label printer allows for the creation of professional-looking discs with custom artwork, logos and text. This feature is especially valuable for businesses and organizations that want to reinforce their brand identity while distributing data.

Whether you are creating promotional materials, educational materials or archival discs, the ability to design and print custom labels adds a professional touch to the final product.

5. Ease of Use and Automation

Disc publishing systems are designed for ease of use, with user-friendly software that simplifies the process of creating and duplicating discs. Once the system is set up, the production process is largely automated.

Users can select the data to be burned, design the disc labels and let the system handle the rest. The robotic arm ensures that the discs are moved efficiently during the process, reducing the need for manual intervention.

The automation feature is especially beneficial for organizations that need to produce large quantities of discs. With minimal supervision, the system can run continuously, producing hundreds or thousands of discs in a short amount of time. This efficiency reduces labour costs and allows employees to focus on other tasks.

6. Environmental Considerations

In an age where environmental sustainability is a priority, it is essential to consider the ecological impact of data management solutions. Disc publishing systems have a relatively small environmental footprint compared to other storage methods. The discs themselves are made from recyclable materials, and the systems are energy-efficient, using only the electricity needed for operation.

By producing only the required number of discs, organizations can avoid the waste associated with overproduction. Disc publishing systems also support the use of environmentally friendly inks and materials for label printing, further reducing their environmental impact.

Applications of Disc Publishing Systems

Disc publishing systems are used in a wide range of applications, from data archiving to content distribution. Here's a closer look at some of the most common uses:

1. Data Archiving

For businesses and organizations that need to archive data for long-term storage, disc publishing systems offer a secure and reliable solution. Optical discs are ideal for storing data that needs to be preserved for years or even decades.

This makes them suitable for storing legal documents, financial records, historical data, and other important information. The longevity of the discs ensures that data remains accessible without any risk of degradation or loss.

2. Content Distribution

Disc publishing systems are widely used to distribute content such as software, educational materials, and media. For example, software companies can use these systems to create installation discs for their products, while educational institutions can distribute course material to students on CDs or DVDs. The ability to create customized discs with branded labels adds value to the content, making it more attractive and professional.

3. Backup and Disaster Recovery

In addition to archiving, discs can be used for backup and disaster recovery purposes. By regularly backing up data on optical discs, organizations can ensure that critical information is protected from data loss due to hardware failure, cyberattacks, or natural disasters. The read-only nature of discs makes them immune to malware and ransomware attacks, providing an additional layer of protection for sensitive data.

4. Marketing and Promotion

Businesses can leverage disc publishing systems for marketing and promotional purposes. Custom discs can be created for product catalogues, company presentations, and promotional materials. These discs can be distributed at trade shows, conferences, and events, providing a tangible and memorable way to share information with potential customers and partners.

Choosing the Right Disc Publishing System

When selecting a disc publishing system, it is essential to consider factors such as capacity, speed, and scalability. Here are some tips to help you choose the right system for your needs:

1. Determine Your Production Volume: Consider how many discs you need to produce regularly. If you need high-volume production, select a system with multiple disc drives and a larger capacity.

2. Consider the Type of Disc: Decide whether you need to produce CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, or a combination of these formats. Make sure the system you choose supports the types of discs you need.

3. Evaluate Software Features: The software interface is a critical component of any disc publishing system. Look for a system with user-friendly software that offers advanced features such as label design, data encryption, and batch processing.

4. Check Print Quality: The quality of the printed labels is important, especially if you are using the discs for marketing or branding purposes. Make sure the system offers high-resolution printing with vibrant colours and sharp details.

5. Assess Automation Capabilities: If you need to produce large quantities of discs with minimal supervision, choose a system with strong automation features. This will save time and reduce the need for manual intervention.

6. Consider Future Scalability: Choose a system that can grow with your needs. Some disc publishing systems offer modular designs that allow you to add more disc drives or expand capacity as your production needs grow.

Conclusion

Disc publishing systems remain a reliable and versatile solution for data management in today's digital landscape. Their ability to provide secure, cost-effective, and customizable data storage makes them an excellent choice for businesses and organizations across a variety of industries. Whether you need to store sensitive information, distribute content, or create backup copies, disc publishing systems provide the tools and features you need to manage your data efficiently.

As technology continues to evolve, disc publishing systems are adapting to meet the changing needs of users. With advances in automation, print quality, and software capabilities, these systems are more powerful and user-friendly than ever. By choosing the right disc publishing system, you can ensure that your data is managed effectively, securely, and professionally for years to come.

[movermelbourne1]

Tips To Downsize Your Items When Moving

Evaluate Your Belongings and Identify Unwanted Items

Before moving, it's crucial to assess all your possessions. Over the years, you likely accumulated many items that won't fit in a smaller home. Instead of stressing about what to do with these unfit belongings, start by separating the essential items from the unnecessary ones. Now is the perfect time to part with items you haven't used in years. I understand the purpose of downsizing the items will make your life easier, so please focus on taking only the essentials to your new home.

Master the Art of Decluttering

Decluttering is an effective method to eliminate excess items. Instead of indiscriminately discarding everything, take a systematic approach. Inspect each item in your home carefully, deciding which are essential and which are not. Set a timeline for decluttering, as it can't be done in just a few days amid other important tasks. Decide what to keep and what to discard, and consider selling or donating unused items to those in need or giving them to friends or family members.

Inspect Every Room and Eliminate Duplicates

Thoroughly check each room of your house and be as organized as possible. Label items with sticky notes indicating "important to keep," "throw away," or "store." This labeling system will help you identify what to take to your new home. Items you haven't used in years or forgot about should be discarded. In your new, smaller space, avoid bringing unnecessary duplicates. For instance, keep only one of the two sofa sets in your living room. Pay special attention to the kitchen, where duplicates often accumulate. By following these steps, you'll create more space for essential items in your new home.

Decide What to Do with Useless Items

After separating the extra items, plan what to do with them. Here are a few options:

Sell the Items: Arrange a yard sale and promote it with posters. Inform friends and community members. Label items with prices and ensure you have packaging material ready.

Donate to Needy People: Consider donating toys to orphanages or extra furniture to local NGOs.

Give to Loved Ones: If you have sentimental attachments, pass these items to friends or family who will cherish them, maintaining your bond with them.

Maximize Storage Units

Downsizing requires smart use of storage spaces. Here are some tips:

Utilize Corners: Make use of your basement, attic, garage, and storeroom.

Storage Furniture: Take advantage of furniture with built-in storage. Beds, for example, often have storage compartments.

Creative Storage Solutions: Use space under the stairs, store shoes under the closet, and hang coats on door-mounted hangers. Place storage boxes in bathrooms for bathing essentials.

Digital Options: Go digital to reduce paper clutter. Convert paper files to digital formats and save photos and music digitally, eliminating the need for DVDs and CDs. This is a safe and secure way to leverage technology.

Following these steps will help you manage the transition to a smaller home more efficiently and with less stress.

[lboogie1906]

Ahmad Jamal (born Frederick Russell Jones; July 2, 1930 – April 16, 2023) was a jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator. For six decades, he was one of the most successful small-group leaders in jazz. He was a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and won a Lifetime Achievement Grammy for his contributions to music history.

He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He began playing piano at the age of three when his uncle Lawrence challenged him to duplicate what he was doing on the piano. He began formal piano training at the age of seven with Mary Cardwell Dawson, whom he described as having greatly influenced him. His Pittsburgh roots remained an important part of his identity (“Pittsburgh meant everything to me and it still does,” he said in 2001) and it was there that he was immersed in the influence of jazz artists such as Earl Hines, Billy Strayhorn, Mary Lou Williams, and Erroll Garner. He studied with pianist James Miller and began playing piano professionally at the age of fourteen, at which point he was recognized as a “coming great” by the pianist Art Tatum. When asked about his practice habits by a critic from The New York Times, he commented, “I used to practice and practice with the door open, hoping someone would come by and discover me. I was never a practitioner in the sense of twelve hours a day, but I always thought about music. I think about music all the time.”

In his 80s, he continued to make numerous tours and recordings, including albums such as Saturday Morning (2013), the CD/DVD release Ahmad Jamal Featuring Yusef Lateef Live at L’Olympia (2014), and Marseille (2017), which features vocals in French. He was the main mentor of jazz piano virtuosa Hiromi Uehara, known as Hiromi. In 1986, he sued critic Leonard Feather for using his former name in a publication. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence