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My Knee Has a Computer
Trend Article November 11, 2025 I was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, and lived there until after high school, when I joined the military. I served a total of 12 years in the Army, but it was kind of broken up—five years on active duty, then the reserves, and then I had a two-year break because of COVID. I finally came back on active duty after that, and that’s when the accident happened, when I was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Operating Expenses Recurring costs required to maintain and manage a rental property, including property taxes, insurance, maintenance, repairs, utilities (if paid by the owner), property management fees, and other day-to-day expenses. Calculation: Insurance + Property Taxes + Property Management + Repairs & Maintenance + Capital Expenditures + HOA Fees
Cape Town Jazz Fest captivates with smorgasbord of sounds
From mourning the death of a South African jazz great, through the political swamp of race classification, to the esoteric and spiritual; from the youthful energy of the next generation of performers to the quiet serenity of the mature masters, variety and diversity were on display in abundance.
Fortune may favor the flexible: Environment-dependent behavioral shifts in invasive coqui frogs
Abstract Biological invasions are a major driver of global biodiversity loss, impacting endemic species, ecosystems, and economies. While the influence of life history traits on invasive success is well-established, the role of behavior in the invasive potential of animals is less studied. The common coqui frog, Eleutherodactylus coqui, is a highly successful invader in Hawaii.
Mentoring through music: AfroFestSA chairman Jai Reddy
We managed to pin down the exceptionally busy man in charge during the festival, which ran from 15 to 23 December 2023, for a quick Q&A session. MICHAEL BRITTON: We were unable to find anything specific about where and when the workshops will be held. We want to give feedback on the workshops and community development sessions, as we believe it is a vital part of community involvement. Can you update us on this, please?
Inaugural AfroFestSA sparks potential as premier African event
Venues for the music over the first five days ranged from Touch of Madness in Observatory to Guga S’thebe in Langa, from the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone to The Commons in Muizenberg. Lovely as this was, providing a smorgasbord of musical delights, the heart of the festival was set in the Castle of Good Hope on Friday 22 and Saturday, 23 December. The Castle, which is not really a castle but rather a fort, is a Cape Town landmark and a historical monument.
Fortune may favor the flexible: Environment-dependent behavioral shifts in invasive coqui frogs
Abstract Biological invasions are a major driver of global biodiversity loss, impacting endemic species, ecosystems, and economies. As invasive species introductions continue to rise, addressing their impact has become a priority for conservation management. While the influence of life history traits on invasive success is well-established, the role of behavior remains an evolving area of research.
Annual Scouting for Food Drive Returns
Alameda Scouts like Austin Britton (left) and Alys Cochrane will fan out across the Island Saturday, Nov. 4 to leave doorhangers at homes where they will pick up donations for the annual Scouting for Food drive on Saturday, Nov. 11. Canned goods, coffee/tea, condiments, international foods and other unexpired non-perishable foods as well as diapers, baby wipes and small paper goods will help Alameda Food Bank serve the more than 1,000 families who turn to them each week for help.
Afro Nation Ghana 2022 ends abruptly due to safety scare
Widely believed to be the biggest outdoor festival dedicated to Afropop, the urban beach festival aims to unite the African diaspora through music and culture, and made its return to the country three years after its debut. The development happened during the performance of French-Congolese star Dadju, who was among the headliners for the event. Before him, the show had witnessed sets by local stars Camidoh, KiDi, Black Sherif and Stonebwoy.
5 recent South African jazz albums you should have on repeat
Below are five artists whose releases made a notable impact on the South African jazz scene in 2022: $/he Who Feeds You...Owns You – The Brother Moves On “The Brother Moves On is a movement that is uncomfortable in the world of reference.” Perhaps this, too, explains the band’s sound – part jazz, part rock, part alternative. Their many influences culminate in something raw and eclectic.
Sauti za Busara 2023 releases artist line-up
The theme for the festival is Tofauti Zetu, Utajiri Wetu (Our Diversity, Our Strength), with the organisers reiterating that the event will serve as a platform for young musicians, women artists and emerging talent. The programme will also include training workshops and networking to provide more opportunities for artists.
Music in motion in the Winelands
Backing up the producers’ claim to “present some of the most exciting talents from the South African jazz and classical scene”, Sibusiso ‘Mash’ Mashiloane and his sextet set the tone from the beginning. Within minutes, they had festivalgoers dancing to effervescent soundscape.
Supply Chain Disruptions in the Food, Beverage and Agribusiness Industry | JD Supra
[co-author: Jaskaran Basuita, Articling Student] The food, beverage and agribusiness (FBA) industry was among the most impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite restrictions easing, and the industry returning to a degree of normalcy, businesses operating in the space are now faced with new challenges, including significant supply chain disruptions caused by shortages of labour and key materials, as well as heightened geo-political tensions.
Economic Theory and Community Development: Why Putting Community First Is Essential to Our Survival
Michael Francis Britton – TRANSCEND Media Service This book is not the boring, unreadable stuff I’d come to expect of economics. I only took up this book, Howard Richard’s crowning masterpiece, because it promised to address hopes for a better world, the rights of everybody to dignity and a decent livelihood, and the need we all have to do things that matter to others, to contribute what we can so we feel good about ourselves and thankful for each other.
USPTO Proposes Rule Change Related To Patent Term Adjustment Form
The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is proposing to amend 37 C.F.R. § 1.704(d) to require that the patent term adjustment statement regarding the timing of filing the Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) be submitted on existing Office Form PTO/SB/133. Under certain situations, the filing of an IDS can result in a reduction of any patent term adjustment to which an applicant may otherwise be entitled. However, this reduction can be avoided if the IDS is timely filed.
Film review: Falling in love with Cesária Évora all over again
The combination of the Portuguese director and journalist Fonseca’s storytelling and editor Cláudia Rita Oliveira’s organisation of myriad archival resources results in a film that will fascinate both devoted fans as well as those encountering Évora’s biography for the first time. Good music documentaries are often about more than the music, or even the basic biographies of the musicians. Cesária shares a little with Searching for Sugar Man (2012) about 1970s rock singer Rodriguez.
Universal and Blue Note Records to launch African jazz imprint
The imprint will launch with the release of South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini’s latest album In The Spirit of Ntu later this year. “Blue Note has stood the test of time by continuing to adapt but keeping its focus on discovering and introducing jazz talent to the world,” UMG Africa CEO Sipho Dlamini said.
Universal, Blue Note to launch African jazz imprint
The imprint will launch with the release of South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini’s latest album In The Spirit of Ntu later this year. “Blue Note has stood the test of time by continuing to adapt but keeping its focus on discovering and introducing jazz talent to the world,” UMG Africa CEO Sipho Dlamini.
Zanzibar: Despite uncertainties, Sauti za Busara pulls off another successful fest
This year’s festival was held under the theme, Paza Sauti: Amplifying Women’s Voices. In his opening remarks, festival director Yusuf Mahmoud noted that in the hands of the right people, microphones are “our weapon to fight injustice, to build peace and unity across borders.” Sauti za Busara, which is traditionally held in February, brought the usually calm and quiet Stone Town to life as thousands filled the iconic Old Fort.
Sauti za Busara 2022 kicks off today
Apart from four groups that previously performed at the event, all the others will be playing at this year’s edition for the first time. Sauti za Busara festival director Yusuf Mahmoud called on Tanzanians and visitors from around the world to be part of the 19th edition of the event. “Today we kick off a unique and magical experience when Zanzibar hosts three days and nights of 100% live African music,” Mahmoud said.
7 musicians not to miss at Sauti za Busara 2022
The fort was built by Busaidi Omani Arabs in the late 1600s and later used as a prison and place of execution until the British transformed its main courtyard into a ladies’ tennis club in 1949. Watching live music in a setting like this is more than an aesthetic experience but a historic and cultural one that goes back many generations while evoking imagery of atrocity and pain.
Register for FESTAC 2022 in Zanzibar
FESTAC will run under the theme, Celebrate Your Culture, which speaks to the many diverse cultures in Africa and the diaspora through an artistic lens, and invites audiences to imagine the Africa their desire. The festival is designed to shine a spotlight on talent from within Africa. It will showcase fashion, culture, entertainment, African cuisine and live performances by African artists,.
Register for 2022 FESTAC festival in Zanzibar
FESTAC will run under the theme, Celebrate Your Culture, which speaks to the many diverse cultures in Africa and the diaspora through an artistic lens, and invites audiences to imagine the Africa their desire. The festival is designed to shine the spotlight on talent from within Africa. It will showcase Live performances by African artists, fashion, culture, entertainment, African cuisine and more.
An African violin? New study tests which indigenous woods could make one
The world’s violins are mostly made of spruce and maple tonewood, trees grown in the Northern Hemisphere. But what if indigenous African woods from the Southern Hemisphere were used to create an African violin? We set about testing the continent’s indigenous woods and found four wood species could not just work, but work well. Then we created two complete violins from them to test their sound. What’s the right wood for a violin? Soundboards are part of the body of the violin.
SA: Valiant Swart to host auction for wife’s cancer treatment
The two auctions will feature performances by Swart and guest artists Anton Goosen and Gian Groen. The first auction will be held at The Blue Crane Restaurant and Bar in Pretoria on 27 January. The venue and date for the Cape Town auction is yet to be announced. Besides treatment, the funds will go towards Swart and Nolte’s travel and accommodation expenses before, during and after the treatment.
Senegal: Apple Music features AWEN as latest Isgubhu cover star
Isgubhu, a Zulu word for ‘beat’, is a hub of African dance and electronic music on Apple Music. The initiative seeks to spotlight and elevate the work of African electronic DJs, producers and creatives. It pays homage to an evergreen set of genres and the African artists who have played a pivotal role in shaping the dance and electronic scene around the world. The announcement follows the release of AWEN’s 11-track debut album Redemption in November.
Black Coffee, Sampa the Great to play Coachella
After a number of COVID-related delays and cancellations, the AEG-owned event announced the full line-up on Wednesday. The festival will be held on two weekends: 15 to 17 and 22 to 24 in April. It will be livestreamed on Coachella’s YouTube channel. The African stars will be joined by big names such as Kanye West (YE), Billie Eilish, Harry Styles and Swedish House Mafia, who will headline the festival at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
Call for registration: Arts Incubator Programme in Limpopo
In mid-December 2021, the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) launched its Radio Charts as an...
Call for applications: Cultural Producers Programme in SA
The programme seeks to create the next generation of skilled leaders who will be trained to take the sector forward by accelerating growth in skills development, capacitating global networks and driving innovative new work in ever-changing markets. It is aimed at experienced or mid-level cultural producers aged from 18 to 35 years. The programme’s objective is to strengthen the creative economy ecosystem between South Africa and the UK.
South Africa: RiSA launches Radio Charts
Radio Charts provides on a weekly basis the top 200 local and international tracks that have been played on local radio stations. It also shares the top 100 South African tracks that have been played on radio during that period. Information for the Radio Charts is aggregated from the Radiomonitor service and is exclusively based on spins across all South African community, commercial, regional, national and public broadcasting stations to determine how the charts stack up.
Warner acquires majority stake in Africori
Africori, which also caters to music rights management and artist development, serves some 7 000 artists and 850 clients. The company recorded strong revenue growth across all major digital service providers last year. With a presence in Johannesburg, London and Lagos, Africori is home to leading African acts including Master KG, Ben Soul, Blxckie, Focalistic, Kamo Mphela, Kwesta, Jux, Makhadzi, Nviiri The Storyteller and Rexxie.
The Orchard confirms executive hires in key African markets
In operation for 25 years, The Orchard functions as a full-service music distribution company with presence in more than 45 cities worldwide. The company's services include digital and physical sales and marketing, advertising, sync and brand partnerships, rights management, video monetisation, collaborator splits and royalty accounting, publishing and administration, among others. The African appointments were made public in a press statement.
Call for applications: Sound Connects Fund Bookkeeper/Administrator
Supported by the European Union, the fund is a multifaceted programme aimed at developing the creative sector in southern Africa through funding interventions, while also upskilling recipients across the SADC region. It will focus on the broad creative sector, including but not limited to, performing arts, gaming, animation, film, photography and videography using 'sound' as a central focus area. The MIAF seeks to appoint a second project administrator for the fund.
Spier festival pays tribute to SA musicians who passed away
The 2021 Jazz and Classical Encounters Festival served up something special near Stellenbosch, South Africa, on 4 December. Rain was predicted for the day, significant rain, but between the organisers and Spier as the hosts, the amphitheatre was covered, shielding festival goers from the rain, which didn’t fall until we were all leaving the venue.
Tanzanian musicians to play GBV fundraising concert
The musicians programmed to perform at the event include Seghito, Shika Ndoto Allstars, Nuri Bedja, Ben Pol, Siti and the Band, Nandy and Tofa Jaxx. Some of the musicians on the bill recently recorded a song titled ‘Usawa’ in a bid to sensitise the public about GBV. The event will include an awards ceremony to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV campaign, which was officially launched on 25 November. The campaign will run until 10 December and coincides with Human Rights Day.
Deezer SA: Umsebenzi Wethu most streamed song from local artist
This is according to the music streaming service, which recently revealed data on the most music and podcasts that South Africans listened to on Deezer this year. ‘Summeryomuthi’ by SAMA-winning duo Blaq Diamond was the next hit on the list of top tracks from local artists, followed by amapiano heavyweights DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small and Tyler ICU’s ‘Banyana’. Globally, ‘Blinding Lights’ by The Weeknd was the most streamed song.
SA: M-Pire Music retail store to launch on 4 December
M-Pire Music offers a wide range of vinyls and CDs. The venue boasts an array of local and international band merchandise, as well as a range of lifestyle products. It is also a live music space showcasing a broad spectrum of local music, artist promotional appearances, product launches and industry workshop facilities. Commenting on the launch, M-Pire Music co-founder Jon Shaban told Music In Africa: “It was always part of the vision for us.
Local News in Brief
Alameda Scouts Resume Food Drive Alameda Scouts will resume in person door-to-door collection of food donations for the Alameda Food Bank this year, after going virtual last year due to the COVID 19 pandemic. “We felt it was safe this year to send the Scouts out with masks,” said Michael Britton, drive coordinator for the Alameda Scouts. “They are looking forward to it.” Scouts will fan out across the Island, leaving door hangers on front doors Saturday, Nov.
A Review of Sodium Nitrite Solubility in Water and Physical Properties of the Saturated Solutions
The solubility of sodium nitrite (NaNO2) in water is important to many industries, including those of heat pumps, oil extraction, and the management of alkaline nuclear waste. This study reviews solubility data for NaNO2 in water between the freezing point (−19 °C) and boiling point (128 °C) of a saturated solution. The temperature of the transition between the hemihydrate and anhydrous NaNO2 solid phases occurs at ca. −5 °C.
Kenyan jazzist Jack Muguna goes deep with Journey of the Soul
Journey of the Soul is a solid achievement, which Muguna owes to his influencers Jimmy Dludlu, Jonathan Butler, Earl Klugh, Norman Brown and Andreas Öberg. He also credits trumpeter MacKinley Mutsembi, who produced and played on this album, among his biggest motivators. Muguna is allied to big Kenyan jazz acts like Eddie Gray, James Gogo, Kato Change, Juma Tutu and the Nairobi Horns Project.
Raising The Stakes: Ontario Unveils Plans For New IGaming Model
Canada: Raising The Stakes: Ontario Unveils Plans For New IGaming Model 02 April 2021 Cassels Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On March 3, 2021, the provincial government released a discussion paper outlining its "preliminary thinking" for the future of internet gaming (iGaming) in Ontario.
Call for entries: Dance Days Chania festival in Greece
Now in its 11th edition, the annual event serves as a training and performance platform for participants who want to share ideas, learn more about the music sector’s challenges, and expand their networking opportunities. The event’s programme includes performances, workshops, site-specific projects and lectures, among other activities.
Bill C-218 Passed By House Of Commons, Setting Up Canada For A Big Score
Canada: Bill C-218 Passed By House Of Commons, Setting Up Canada For A Big Score 22 February 2021 Cassels Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The proposed reform to restrictions on single-event sports betting in Canada took a significant step forward yesterday with the passage of Bill C-218, Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act.
SO LONG, AND THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH: Douglas Adams: Life, The Universe and Everything
Author Douglas Adams, who wrote such classic books as The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. (Photos: Dan Callister / Online USA) If you’ve never laughed out loud while reading, you probably haven’t read Douglas Adams. And if reading Adams doesn’t make you laugh out loud, I must assume you’re in need of a humour transplant. The irreverent genius died on 11 May 2001, almost twenty years ago.
What Are The Odds? Proposed Legislation Could Modernize Canada's Sports Betting Industry
Canada: What Are The Odds? Proposed Legislation Could Modernize Canada's Sports Betting Industry 09 February 2021 by Leonard Glickman , Michael Britton and Spencer Green Cassels Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The long-awaited reform to Canadian gaming law may finally be approaching. Over the last decade, several attempts to legalize single-event sports betting have stalled.
Jonas Gwangwa embodied South Africa’s struggle for a national culture
Through 65 years on stage, Gwangwa’s playing contributed to every genre of South African jazz. Overseas, he was hailed as player, producer and composer. Yet he chose to step away from mainstream success for 10 years, leading the Amandla Cultural Ensemble of the African National Congress (ANC) to win hearts for the anti-apartheid struggle everywhere and present a vision of what post-apartheid national culture could be.
Watch Woza by Sha Sha
Saturday, 28 November 2020. The Spier Amphitheatre was the perfect place for my coming out of...
WeHeartBeat to host NyegeNyegeBEATS Live Showcase Picnic
In tandem with NyegeNyegeBEATS Live Showcase Picnic, which will be streamed from Johannesburg, Nyege Neyege Festival’s signature party will take place in Uganda with both events crossing over to each other. The live showcase picnic is supported by the Music In Africa Live (MIAL) project, which assists musicians and the industry at large to navigate the challenges and new realities introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sony Masterworks partners with Wise Music Group
The partnership will see Sony Masterworks and Wise Music working together to sign recording and publishing contracts with new songwriters in the classical genre, with the aim of developing long-term careers. The first two signings under the new agreement are post-classical composer Eydís Evensen and instrumental duo Hugar.
SA: ACT announces 2020 Building Blocks Programme recipients
The organisation in October made an open call to arts and culture practitioners in South Africa to apply for its Building Blocks Programme, which seeks to empower successful applicants and bolster their professional and business acumen with an arts-specific framework. More than 200 applications competed for a spot on the programme, which will be held virtually in January 2021.
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