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Listen to the MandolinThere is something haunting about the sound of the mandolin. The strings vibrate with a sweet tone that sounds sad in some songs, bright and cheerful in others. The dynamic duo of mandolinists, Katerina Lichtenberg and Mike Marshall, will come to Sand City to play their instruments. Lichtenberg is said to be one of the most important classical mandolinists in the world today. She is the only professor of classical mandolin/soprano lute at the Cologne Conservatory in the world. Marshall is one of the most accomplished string players in the world, a three-time Grammy nominee with numerous…
It wasn't that long ago that bulletin boards were one of the main ways people learned about local events, school announcements, and job openings. They still exist, but the information is increasingly being provided online. Now, an app called Nurbli has created an online bulletin board to give Monterey County residents and others easy access to information about their school district and local government.On Aug. 14, the South Monterey County Joint High School District approved a one-year pilot program to incorporate Nurbli as part of its Native American community outreach resources at its four high schools. “We're excited to try…
For adults who struggle to get the recommended amount of quality sleep, “catching up” on lost sleep on the weekends could significantly reduce their risk of heart disease, new research suggests. Many people accumulate a “sleep debt” during the week and then try to make up for it by getting extra hours of sleep on the weekends. According to the Cleveland Clinic, a sleep debt is the difference between the amount of quality sleep you need (at least seven hours each night) and the amount of sleep you actually get.In a new analysis presented at the European Society of Cardiology…
ATscale CEO Pascal Bijleveld reflects on how the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will help raise awareness and access to assistive technology. Over the past few weeks, millions of people have been glued to their screens watching athletes from all over the world grace the Olympic Games. When the torch was handed over to the Para athletes at the Closing Ceremony, it shone a powerful spotlight on para sport. Nearly 1.5 million tickets have been purchased for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with 400,000 sold during the Olympics alone. International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons has declared the stage is…
20 Generative AI Tools for Creating Synthetic DataAdobe Stock The AI revolution we are currently experiencing is a direct result of the explosion in the amount of data that can be mined and analyzed for insights. But collecting data from the real world can be difficult: storing and working with personal data raises privacy and security challenges, and other types of data can be expensive or dangerous. So why not generate artificial data that is close enough to real-world data to be used for many of the same purposes, but at a fraction of the cost in terms of time,…
Dogs are considered “man's best friend” because they are loyal and make wonderful companions. They are so loyal that they will risk their lives for their owners. Whether you are a doting pet owner or just an animal lover with an insatiable curiosity about the pet world, International Dog Day is the perfect opportunity to learn about some unusual dog breeds that you may not know much about. While many of us have only heard of popular breeds like German Shepherds and Labradors, there exists a special category of dogs that are very rare. Each of these special dogs boasts…
In addition to traditional factors like location and space, homebuyers are making lifestyle a top priority this spring selling season. Domain's research shows that while better suburbs (35%), detached homes (26%) and larger properties (26%) remain top priorities, buyers are increasingly prioritizing features that enhance their specific lifestyle needs. Alice Stoltz, real estate editor at Domain, said personal preference will be more important than ever this year. “While location, number of bedrooms and home size remain important considerations for Australians when buying a home, Domain's latest research shows people also place greater weight on other property factors that benefit their…
North Korea has spent August dealing with the aftermath of floods caused by heavy rains in late July that destroyed river levees, homes and other structures in the country's north, sweeping away countless people, many of whom are still missing.Flooding is a perennial problem in North Korea, and the Kim family's regime has had 80 years to come up with effective solutions to it. While the regime has tried to change appearances, in substance the solutions don't seem to have changed much. Kim Jong Un, the third-generation leader, continues to follow the well-worn methods of his grandfather and father.A series…
LONDON — European markets opened mixed on Thursday as investors focused on economic data across the region and assessed the tech sector after Nvidia's earnings release on Wednesday. The UK's FTSE 100 is expected to rise 16 points to 8,355, Germany's DAX is expected to start flat at 18,790, France's CAC is expected to fall 9 points to 7,577, and Italy's FTSE MIB is expected to rise 13 points to 33,999. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index ended higher on Wednesday. European data is due to include preliminary inflation figures for August from Spain and Germany, as well as insights into…
Christian Bosi | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLONDON — European markets rose at the opening of trading on Thursday as investors focused on economic data across the region and gauged the tech sector after Nvidia's earnings report on Wednesday.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.33% as of 8:24 a.m. London time, with major regional bourses and sectors mostly rising. Oil and gas and insurance stocks were slightly lower, while technology stocks were up 0.85%.This comes after the Stoxx 600 closed higher on Wednesday.In European data, the Spanish National Statistics Institute said its preliminary consumer price index rose to 2.2% in…