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Sami Abu Shmais has uploaded a full lecture on politics and the maqam, in which he talks about how decolonizing music means decolonizing himself – reconnecting to his roots as a Palestinian-American. This is an essential backdrop to Sami's work, including the Arabic Tuning section of Ableton Live 12's Tuning implementation and the free companion site. Here's the full video (which is emotional for me as I discovered it over 20 years ago, and it's good to see where this journey has led). this is do not have Theory video. There's a reason he gets people on their feet singing…

(Bloomberg) — BlackRock Inc. has reduced its support for shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues for a third straight year, arguing that many of the proposals are meritless, do little to improve the company and undermine its long-term financial interests.Most read articles on BloombergBlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, supported 4% of 493 proposals in the 12 months ending in June, the New York-based bank said in a report released Wednesday, down from 7% a year ago and more than 20% for the same period through mid-2022.The firm said in January that its stewardship team was focused on a…

Like iA Writer, there's a typewriter mode with line highlighting and text scrolling, but you have to turn on the various parts separately first. One big attraction is Styles, which lets you export documents using customized templates for scripts, novels, blog posts, and more.The downside to Ulysses is that it's only available as a $40 per year subscription, and it's only available for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. If you're a Windows user, unfortunately, it's not available.Focus WriterThis is probably the most basic feature, but it shouldn't be overlooked: FocusWriter has all the basics you'd expect from a text editor, like…

“And They Cared”: How to Create Better, Safer Learning Environments for Girls of Color Across the country, girls of color are being excluded from schools and missed opportunities because of these subjective transgressions… Too loud. Too assertive. Too sexually provocative. Too rebellious. Too grown-up. Across the country, girls of color are being excluded from school for these subjective infractions, losing crucial class time and learning opportunities. Black girls face the greatest barriers to educational opportunity because of racial and gender biases embedded in school discipline policies, dress codes, and codes of conduct that target their cultural identity. These biases manifest…

Laptops are great for taking class notes: They're portable enough to take to every class, and they have a built-in keyboard and touchpad so you can type and navigate quickly, you can doodle or sketch with a digital pen, and you can even record lectures with a laptop's built-in microphone (in most cases). But none of that matters without a good note-taking app. For example, having only a notepad can be very limiting, but having a notes app that lets you draw notes, insert images, and attach files gives you nearly unlimited flexibility. Related: Best laptops for college students Furthermore,…

CNN — Russian authorities have urged residents in border areas to stop using dating apps and limit their use of social media to prevent Ukrainian forces from gathering intelligence as they advance into the Kursk region. The Russian Interior Ministry issued a request on Tuesday telling residents of the Bryansk, Kursk and Belgorod regions, as well as military and police personnel stationed in the regions, to refrain from using “online dating services” and to be careful about streaming videos from sensitive locations. “The enemy is actively using such resources for intelligence gathering,” the ministry said in a post on its…

A daughter’s devotion  Journal entry — September 2023I watch as Vicki Davidson leans over and plants kisses on her mother’s face. The gentle touch helps awaken the 102-year-old, who is cocooned in linen sheets from the neck down. “Mama, you want some tomato soup?” she asks loudly while speaking the words close to her ear. The years have taken a toll on the health of the elderly woman, including her hearing. Eyes still closed, a bright smile appears when she hears her daughter’s voice.  For nearly four months, I have asked Davidson, who is affectionally known by most as Miss Vicki,…

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On Sunday, Procreate, maker of the popular illustration and animation app for iOS, vowed not to introduce AI-generated features into its software programs, saying the technology was “built on a foundation of theft.” The announcement has been widely welcomed within the creative community and contrasts with other creative software makers who have rushed to incorporate AI capabilities into their programs. Procreate released a statement on their website explaining their decision to support creativity that is “made, not produced.” The statement reads: Generative AI is taking the humanity out of things. This technology is built on the foundation of theft and…

Chief Learning OfficerLearning InsightsThe ” ” series is dedicated to showcasing the thoughts and career trajectories of Chief Learning Officers and Learning Executives – the indomitable pioneers who are transforming the landscape of corporate learning and talent development. This Q&A series gathers strategic insights, innovative approaches, and challenges overcome from visionary leaders across the globe. CLO: What first attracted you to a career in learning and development and how has it evolved over the years? I have a background in process improvement and process engineering (my undergraduate degree is in engineering) and have coached and facilitated teams to improve their…