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postambientlux · 2 months ago

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BEST AMBIENT OF 2024

BEST AMBIENT ALBUMS of 2024 curated by @holsgr

50 : Phexioenesystems - Tone Colour Garden Salmon Universe

49 : 0N4B - Somewhere, left behind 3XL

48 : Daigo Hanada & Yoko Komatsu - Where Clouds Are Born Moderna Records

47 : Ezra Feinberg - Soft Power Tonal Union

46 : Dawn Richard & Spencer Zahn - Quiet in a World Full of Noise Merge Records

45 : Hans Hjelm - Into The Night Self-release

44 : Olli Ahvenlahti - Mirror Mirror We Jazz Records

43 : Sachi Kobayashi - Lamentations Phantom Limb

42 : Sarah Neufeld, Richard Reed Parry & Rebecca Foon - First Sounds Envision Records / One Little Independent

41 : nonkeen - All good? LEITER

40 : PJS - Flora Dronarivm

39 : Félicia Atkinson - Space As An Instrument Shelter Press

38 : Anthéne - Cloudburst Home Normal

37 : Bremer/McCoy - Kosmos Luaka Bop Inc

36 : Princ€ss - Princ€ss wherethetimegoes

35 : G.S. Schray - Whispered Something Good Last Resort

34 : Jasmine Myra - Rising Gondwana Records

33 : YAI - Sky Time AKP Recordings

32 : ann annie - The Wind Nettwerk Music Group Inc.

31 : Seaworthy & Matt Rösner - Deep Valley 12k

30 : Marysia Osu - harp, beats & dreams Brownswood Recordings

29 : Fennesz - Mosaic P-VINE, Inc.

28 : Mary Lattimore & Walt McClements - Rain On The Road Thrill Jockey Records

27 : Glåsbird - A Sonic Expedition Whitelabrecs

26 : Iglooghost - Tidal Memory Exo LUCKYME®

25 : Ross Christopher & City Of Dawn - Spatio Temporal Amoveo Creative

24 : Arushi Jain - Delight Leaving Records

23 : Oliver Patrice Weder - The Shoe Factory Moderna Records

22 : Laura Masotto - The Spirit of Things 7K!

21 : Grand River & Abul Mogard - In uno spazio immenso light-years

20 : William Basinski - September 23rd Temporary Residence Ltd.

19 : Pub - Process The Wise ampoule records

18 : Altus - Ultraviolet Altus Music

17 : Seabuckthorn - This Warm, This Late quiet details

16 : Catherine Christer Hennix - Further Selections from The Electric Harpsichord Blank Forms Editions

15 : Antonina Nowacka - Sylphine Soporifera Mondoj

14 : Lori Goldston & Stefan Christoff - A Radical Horizon Beacon Sound

13 : Sam Wilkes - iiyo iiyo iiyo Self-release

12 : Slow Dancing Society - Do We Become Sky? Past Inside the Present

11 : Svaneborg Kardyb - Superkilen Gondwana Records

10 : Fergus McCreadie - Stream Edition Records

9 : Fabiano do Nascimento & Sam Gendel - The Room Real World Records

8 : Robert Rich & Luca Formentini - Cloud Ornament Self-release

7 : Ludwig Wandinger - Is Peace Wild? light-years

6 : Aidan Baker & Stefan Christoff - Januar Time Released Sound

5 : Hatti Vatti - Zeit R&S Records

4 : Larum - The Music of Hildegard von Bingen | Live at Public Records Puremagnetik

3 : Florian T M Zeisig - Planet Inc STROOM.tv

2 : Alva Noto - Xerrox, Vol.5 NOTON

1 : Lorenzo Montanà - VION n5MD

• BEST EP's 10 : Logic Moon & Henrik Meierkord - Ewiger Wald Dronarivm 9 : Roman Nagel - Home Bigo & Twigetti 8 : Snorri Hallgrímsson - Longer shadows, softer stones Deutsche Grammophon GmbH 7 : Oliver Patrice Weder - Grand Piano Works - Vol. II Moderna Records 6 : Wil Bolton - Quiet Sunlight Dronarivm 5 : Thaddeus - Orbiting Dreams Shimmering Moods Records 4 : PHI-PSONICS - Morning Sun / Arrival Gondwana Records 3 : Jeroen Dirrix - Feel Moderna Records 2 : Max Ananyev - Wings & Winds Self-release 1 : Arborra - Arborra 7K!

• HONORABLE MENTIONS Nicolas Jaar - Archivos de Radio Piedras Rafael Toral - Spectral Evolution Horacio Vaggione - Schall / Rechant Laura Misch - Sample The Earth Oliver Coates - Throb, shiver, arrow of time Nils Frahm - Paris Nala Sinephro - Endlessness Adaa - …img… Lau Andersson - The Weeping Siege MatC - Utoscapes Olivia Belli - Intermundia Alaskan Tapes - Something Ephemeral Mike Nigro - Leaving/Returning Michael Scott Dawson - The Tinnitus Chorus Bill Laurance & The Untold Orchestra - Bloom Bill Laurance & Michael League - Keeping Company Vegyn - The Road to Hell Is Paved with Good Intentions Shay Hazan - Wusul وصول Sam Gendel & Sam Wilkes - The Doober Blake Lee - No Sound In Space T.R. Jordan - Dwell Time II Perila - Intrinsic Rhythm Tristan Arp - a pool, a portal Lynn Avery & Cole Pulice - Phantasy & Reality Matthew Ottignon - Volant Holy Tongue & Shackleton - The Tumbling Psychic Joy of Now

• BEST REISSUES Fennesz - Venice 20 Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works Volume II [Expanded Edition]

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ausetkmt · 5 months ago

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Pain killer: an empire of deceit and the origin of America's opioid epidemic

In Pain Killer, Barry Meier breaks new ground in his decades-long investigation into the opioid epidemic.

Between 1999 and 2017, an estimated 250,000 Americans died from overdoses involving prescription painkillers, a plague ignited by Purdue Pharma’s aggressive marketing of OxyContin. Families, working class and wealthy, have been torn apart, businesses destroyed, and public officials pushed to the brink. Meanwhile, the drugmaker’s owners, Raymond and Mortimer Sackler, whose names adorn museums worldwide, made enormous fortunes from the commercial success of OxyContin. In Pain Killer, Barry Meier tells the story of how Purdue turned OxyContin into a billion-dollar blockbuster. Powerful narcotic painkillers, or opioids, were once used as drugs of last resort for pain sufferers. But Purdue launched an unprecedented marketing campaign claiming that the drug’s long-acting formulation made it safer to use than traditional painkillers for many types of pain. That illusion was quickly shattered as drug abusers learned that crushing an Oxy could release its narcotic payload all at once. Even in its prescribed form, Oxy proved fiercely addictive. As OxyContin’s use and abuse grew, Purdue concealed what it knew from regulators, doctors, and patients. Here are the people who profited from the crisis and those who paid the price, those who plotted in boardrooms and those who tried to sound alarm bells. A country doctor in rural Virginia, Art Van Zee, took on Purdue and warned officials about OxyContin abuse. An ebullient high school cheerleader, Lindsey Myers, was reduced to stealing from her parents to feed her escalating Oxy habit. A hard-charging DEA official, Laura Nagel, tried to hold Purdue executives to account. In Pain Killer, Barry Meier breaks new ground in his decades-long investigation into the opioid epidemic.

He takes readers inside Purdue to show how long the company withheld information about the abuse of OxyContin and gives a shocking account of the Justice Department’s failure to alter the trajectory of the opioid epidemic and protect thousands of lives. Equal parts crime thriller, medical detective story, and business exposé, Pain Killer is a hard-hitting look at how a supposed wonder drug became the gateway drug to a national tragedy.

From the Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times reporter who first exposed the roots of the opioid epidemic and the secretive world of the Sackler family behind Purdue Pharma, Pain Killer is the celebrated landmark story of corporate greed and government negligence that inspired the Netflix limited series Painkiller. “This is the book that started it all. Barry Meier is a heroic reporter and Pain Killer is a muckraking classic.”—Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Empire of Pain New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice

#Pain killer: an empire of deceit and the origin of America's opioid epidemic #In Pain Killer #Barry Meier breaks new ground in his decades-long investigation into the opioid epidemic.#purdue pharma #sackler family #oxycontin

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agentcable · 10 months ago

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Chicago Justice Season 1 Ep. 1 "Fake"

Assistant State's Attorney Peter Stone and Chief Investigator Antonio Dawson are preparing to prosecute the suspect responsible for the warehouse fire. However, the suspect's supposed confession is deemed inadmissible, and the defense prevents a cross-examination of the defendant by Stone. Therefore, the State's Attorney's office must find a motive and bring justice to both the victims and their families.

The crossover between Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. concludes in this episode, which began on "Deathtrap" and continued on "Emotional Proximity".

If you want to watch the series for yourself, stop reading! This post contains spoilers to the storyline.

The courthouse is packed with media and families of the victims. The police questioned Dylan Oates' acquaintances, Peter Stone and Anna Valdez. In court, Dylan informs the judge that he is waiving his right to counsel as the hearing is only about whether he will be granted bail. One of the parents shouts to hang him, while others yell that he killed his son. He is denied bail.

Stone and Jefferies walk towards their office. They both doubt Voight's claim that Dylan confessed. Although they have a witness who saw him start the fire, she has trouble with her vision now. On the plus side, one of the victims was Olinsky's daughter Lexi. Jefferies wants his ASA team to figure out why. They all know he is a monster, but they need to give a reason to the jury. Otherwise, the jury won't be able to comprehend the monstrosity. He informs Stone that cases such as this one could make or break his career. Losing would be catastrophic.

Alvin Olinsky visits Antonio Dawson, who offers his condolences. Laura Nagel from the ASA office also offers her condolences. Olinsky privately discusses with Antonio the possibility of an attorney claiming coercion. Antonio asks if Oates confessed, to which he responds that the culprit killed Lexi. When Antonio returns, Laura suggests that things seem suspicious. Antonio denies knowledge, stating that he was not present to hear anything. She states that she is part of the team but needs to know which team they belong to before the game commences.

Antonio and Laura visit Dylan's parents, who insist that he is innocent; his father asserts their right to remain silent. He then complains, asking when the media "pricks" will leave them alone. Antonio sarcastically responds that unfortunately, they have rights! Mrs. Oates informs them that Dylan was a loner. He woldn't go to a rave. He was a data processor, and 8 hourrs on the computer was never enough. Non of this is an element of murder.

Antonio closes the door and talks to Peter Stone about kids. He wants to grab Olinsky and tell him that everything will be okay, but he knows it won't be.

Antonio admits that he didn't actually hear the confession; only Voight and Olinsky did. Stone was aware of this fact all along but is furious that it took Antonio 24 hours to tell him the truth. They argue about ethics and what is right when Anna interrupts announcing that Albert Forest made a motion to suppress the confession.

During the meeting, Voight tells Stone that he needs to trust him and that he has the right to take the stand to tell his story. Stone responds by saying that having a right and doing what is right are two completely different things. Before leaving, Stone offers his condolences to Voight.

In court, Stone stands up and announces that the people will not oppose his motion to suppress the confession. Upon hearing this, Olinsky leaves the courtroom. Although Albert Forest is pleased that people have identified the weaknesses in their case, Stone intends to proceed to trial and has been granted permission.

Anna provides Stone with a list of articles related to the Kimball factory, including one that mentions a "Kiddie Sex Den". They discover that the raves were organized by pedophiles to attract underage teenagers. Anna mentions that, according to a therapist, pyromania is one of the consequences of child abuse. Stone informs Jefferies that they now have a motive. However, Jefferies is hesitant, as he believes that this could give the defense an opportunity to use a sympathy defence. He instructs them to stick to the actual facts they have.

During the investigation, Lt. Kelly Severide from the Chicago Fire Department testified in court. Severide was questioned by Forest about Mr. Kimball's failure to follow fire codes. Tamara also testified and described Dylan's behaviour on the night of the rave. Stone presented the same items to the jury.

When Forest asked Tamara if she was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, she admitted to taking some Molly but remained steadfest in her account of what she witnessed, despite Forest's persistent questioning. Voight is next on the stand. He confirms the findings in Dylan's apartment. Forest tries to intimidate him by bringing up Lexi. If they could get someone convicted for the fire, it would give Olinsky some peace. The judge wants to know why the confession wasn't put into evidence. If the ASA can't believe his words, how can he expect the court to believe him now?

Stone and Anna are in the office when Anna asks if he could ever defend someone like Dylan Oates. He says he would never have to think about it. He is a prosecutor because he thinks of the victims, and right now, he is letting 39 of them down. They decide to subpoena Anders, the writer of the article about raves being used for underage sex. Anders says, he doesn't need preperation for court because he is a journalist and has the 1st amendment and shield law to protect him. Stone insists that what he does is not journalism and threatens to have Anders arrested for contempt. Anders mentions a weekend that Stone spent at the Huntington Hotel in Grand Beach four years ago.

Stone demands an explanation for Anders' actions, but Anders counters by asking if Stone has an idea of the lawsuit he would have to deal with from the 39 families. Stone challenges Anders to prove his claims, but Anders refuses to reveal his sources. Before leaving, Anders tells Stone to give his regards to Joan. Stone informs Joan that Anders is aware of their affair. Joan reuqests that Stone not call him as a witness, but she realizes that Stone is not seeking her permission; he is merely warning her. In anger, she stroms out of the restaurant.

Anders is a hostile witness. He admits that the article is about underage sex, where pedophiles drugged and got children high to manipulate them. The defense has no questions, and the prosecution rests.

Anna visits Stone's office and asks if he is okay. He is frustrated that Forest did not question Anders or his article. Anna suggests that Anders may have something on Forest. In court, Mrs. Oates maintains that her son is innocent, but admits that he changed after returning from a fishing trip with her brother, who she now confesses was molesting him. She believes that if Dylan committed the fire and killing of the children, it is her fault, not his.

During the conversation, Stone learns that Forest intentionally sent a list of articles to him, not by mistake. Forest did this to enable Stone to introduce the defense to him. Forest questions whether Mrs. Oates way lying and emphasizes that perception is everything. He claims that Dylan was never abused. Stone reminds Forest that there are 39 deceased children, but Forest is only concerned about protecting the one living child. Forest is confident that the trial will end in a hung jury.

Stone intends to call Dylan Oates as a witness. The judge grants Forest 24 hours to prepare his client.

Antonio and Laura are tasked with locating a witness who has not yet come forward. While at the memorial site, Antonio encounters Olinsky who expresses regret for not having killed Oates when he had the opportunity. Olinsky provides a tip when they discover a note from Chloe, who had not previously given a statement.

Laura visits Chloe's room to speak with her. Upon seeing the note she left for her deceased brother, she begins to cry. She admits to recognizing Dylan, who was arguing with a girl named Tamra. They confront Tamra with the knowledge that she knew more than just stepping on a paper bag.

On social media, she rejected him and went to a party instead of going out with him. She posted about it on Facebook, claiming responsibility for the deaths of all those people. Anna mentioned that she might have to testify, but Stone said only if necessary.

Dylan denied that his uncle did anything inappropriate to him while on the stand. Stone approached the stand and asked why Dylan claimed his mother knew nothing about his life, then questioned him about his Facebook. Dylan denies being on Facebook, but Stone claims he opened a fake account, which Dylan denies.

Stonr presents a picture of Tamra Collins, and Dylan claims it is the blind girl who accused him. Stone questions why her pictures are all over Dylan's account if he doesn't know her. Dylan becomes jealous of the pictures showing Tamra having a good time. Finally, Dylan snaps and asks why he should care if Tamra would rather hang out with garbage than him? Stone has no further questions, and closing arguments will happen next.

Forest claims that Stone picked Dylan as his patsy. Stone admits that he did not disclose why Dylan started the fire and killed those 39 kids. Dylan himsel revealed the reason. He stalked a girl who did not reciprocate his feelings, hiding behind social media and a keyboard, where deceit and voyeurism thrive. Dylan repeatedly pounds his fist on the table until the judge orders him to stop.

In Dylan's mind, Tamra had the perfect life, and he was not a part of it. He resented not being part of her Facebook life. Stone asked if the tears were for the 39 dead or for his own life. Dylan attacked Stone and was restrained and removed from the courtroom. The jury found him guilty of aggravated arson and 39 counts of first-degree murder.

#USA #TV Serie #Crime #Legal #Drama #2017 #One Chicago #Chicago Justice

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