Becoming a great audio producer takes time. You need to work at it consistently and develop your own sound. Being passionate about your art is essential to achieving mastery. Having the right tools for the job will also have a marked influence on your final product. We looked at tips from experts with decades of experience in the industry and are thus able to provide you with useful hacks that will enable you to continue working from home, by choice. Sound waves bounce off the walls and other objects. This results in echoes or music that sounds tinny. You can get acoustic wedge studio foam sound absorption wall panels that come in squares and look professional in black. Aim for this, even if it is currently not in the budget. The cheap option is to utilise mattresses, pillows, and blankets for reflecting areas. The idea is not to kill off the ambience or muffle the sound but to provide a space that is balanced. The most effective way is to get someone to walk around the room slowly with a mirror. You should be seated in your usual mixing position. If a speaker is reflected in the mirror, use acoustic material on that spot.
Cover windows, and either floors (carpet) or ceilings. Avoid acute angles by curving your material to fit the room corners. Bass traps will slow down sound vibrations. Remove any reflective items from the room, such as mirrors, flat surfaces, and metal items. Sound absorption panels in a walk-in closet improves vocals. Quality software and plugins give you more options and an enhanced professional sound. This is where expert advice is essential. For example, you can get a cheaper microphone if you have the tools for a microphone modifications effect. The new Antarestech website demonstrates what you can do with the right tools. The mixing sessions are more flexible than mastering. Avoid the temptation to leave problems for the mastering process. You will find yourself moving backward and forwards across the mixing and mastering processes, which is good. For example, you should not lower a too-high bass with the equaliser but reduce it in the mixing session. Then return to master it. If the master bus in the mixing session has a maximiser plug-in, you won’t have to jump from one to the other. Mixing from home may come with background noises you cannot prevent, such as planes flying overhead and traffic on the street. You will need to eliminate these background noises from your work to provide a professional product. Unplug fridges, air-cons, and other sources of background noise in the recording environment. As already pointed out, there may be some background noises that penetrated your home recording studio which are beyond your control. For problems like this, you can obtain software plugins to eliminate certain sounds.
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Nov 10, 2022 Dwayne Johnson in a scene from “Black Adam.” (AP Photo) “Time is the thing.” *** Music sounds so easy when it is done well: effortlessly emotional yet fluid and evolving. It stirs the soul without the soul ever even knowing what hit it. It moves faster and goes deeper than mere words could ever dream. It turns the toughest rock into a mess of sobbing clay. Music, when done well, feels the most natural thing in the world. Timing is everything. Take away a musician’s timing and music disappears, leaving only noise in its wake. Instead of synchronization, dissonance aggressively attacks your ears with violence and discord. It makes your skin crawl. It makes your face pucker. It literally affects your posture and your attitude. Music, when out of time, feels repulsive and offensive, unnatural in every way. Timing is everything. The difference between sound and symphony is timing. I am reminded of the moments before an orchestra begins. The players come onto stage, but they are just separate pieces. Seeming strangers. They find their respective seats, they heft their instruments, and they start to warm up. I use “warm up” loosely because utter audio pandemonium commences. Every instrument individually tunes, at their own pace and time. It is almost overwhelming, the sheer chaos of it. You instantly begin to question your purchase of these tickets and your misplaced excitement… …and then the conductor comes out. With one raise of their hands, a sudden silence ensues. The orchestra is at the ready, eagerly anticipating the instruction. When directed, the multitude becomes one. When time initiates and time is maintained, the most beautiful product is produced. All it takes is timing. *** Five thousand years ago, the city of Kahndaq was oppressed by one of their own, a ruthless king turned tyrant. He used his subjects toward one end: possession of ultimate dominance. His country held an element called “eternium,” so he used grueling physical labor to unearth it. Once found, it would grant him a crown of unparalleled power. Although it was found and presented to the brutal king, one young boy attempted a revolt which was violently crushed. The attempt, though, gained the attention of the gods who see in him a worthy recipient of their unmatched powers. They bestow their gifts and create the hero known as Teth-Adam. Teth-Adam defeats the evil king, goes a bit bonkers, and is himself put into a prison of sorts. His awesome power is too unpredictable and menacing. Skip ahead to modern times. The city of Kahndaq is once again in danger. A hopeful member of the resistance is sure that a released Teth-Adam would once again free the city. She releases him. A bunch of people die. Problems are solved, but new problems surface. Can ultimate power be contained? Can unlimited strength be harnessed? Oh yeah, and somewhere along the way they rename him Black Adam. Because he wears black. This movie is unsalvageable. I tried hard to think of some positives to mention but none came to mind. It is unremarkable in every way. The direction of Jaume Collet-Serra is uninspired and bland. The script has absolutely no life. It produces a cliche origin story stock with disposable superheroes, obvious dad jokes and a forgettable and hurried villain. The music by Lorne Balfe was misplaced and ill conceived. The cinematography by Lawrence Sher was basic and rigid. The CGI … Don’t get me started on DC’s fixation for CGI. Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam was allotted no opportunity for personality. I can’t blame his performance solely on his abilities. The character written for him is one of shallow intentions and even shallower interactions. Aldis Hodge as Hawkman and Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Fate both have their moments of impact. I can’t say I was “wowed,” but at least they had me paying attention. The characters of Atom Smasher and Cyclone are complete fodder for superhero checklists. Overall, I was bored out of my gourd (which I still needed for Fall decorations, so this movie owes me a gourd). REPORT CARD: “Black Adam.” Grade: D. Comment: Aggressively unexceptional *** Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) has done it all in the world of composing and conducting: every kind of award and accolade, every kind of prestigious post and project. She has brought attention to classical music like few before her, making it vibrant and urgent again. She paved ways, opened doors and shattered ceilings. Although highly sought after, she takes time to give back and encourage the next generation. She started a program to praise and progress female conductors, working up close and personal with her proteges. She volunteers to guest lecture at Julliard to encourage and educate young hopefuls, bringing her full passion and personality to the classroom. Instead of flourishing, though, small things begin to unravel. Her private compositions falter and fizzle. Her aspirations begin to be perceived as self-serving and salacious. Her past kindnesses are returned as abuse accusations. Her preferences are labeled as favoritism and grooming. Her philanthropy is miscast as propaganda. Her buried mistakes are excavated and haunting. The tighter she holds the farther her life begins to slip away. Tár’s profession is to dictate and control time, which she does with grace and precision. Tár’s attempt to dictate and control real-time does not prove so graceful or precise. As you know, timing is everything. The film “Tár” is exceptional. It is a wonderful blend of art and mainstream, purpose and product. It is unafraid to be both bold and subtle, sometimes in the same scene. Director/writer Todd Field has remarkably brought to life a character with palpable ambition and arrogance, apathy and avarice. The script is delicate, yet destructive. It pulls no punches, yet points no fingers. Field’s direction is masterful, full of intrigue and intellect. Many moments resound, many images persist, many motifs remain. Cate Blanchett is transformative and transporting. She is a powerhouse in her delivery and affect. There is just no one like her. Her every performance astounds me, and this one is among her finest. In the history of film, there are few who can do as she does. The cinematography of Florian Hoffmeister is mesmerizing and commanding. The editing of Monika Willi is purposeful and driven. The production design of Marco Bittner Rosser will leave you feeling warm at times and as cold as ice at others. As a cohesive unit, the film’s look and sound all amount to a piece of lingering beauty. REPORT CARD: “Tár.” Grade: A+. Comment: A rewarding wrestling match of eccentricity vs. empathy Today’s breaking news and more in your inbox Many shrug their shoulders about estate planning. 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Week 9 was more of the same for the Minnesota Vikings in their 20-17 victory over the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field. Za’Darius Smith and his B.M.F. crew went to work on a below-average offensive line and made life extremely difficult for backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke. After a beautiful opening script that resulted in a touchdown to Justin Jefferson, Minnesota’s offense disappeared for much of the afternoon. And Ed Donatell’s defense forced another timely turnover in a critical moment when Harrison Smith picked off Heinicke in the fourth quarter. Feel free to stop me now if you’ve already seen this movie before. And as we’ve borne witness to throughout 2022 — and much much of last season — quarterback Kirk Cousins was at his best when it was required most. Following a Heinicke touchdown pass to Dax Milne, the Vikings got the ball back trailing 17-7 to start the fourth quarter. Immediately after a defensive pass interference nullified a Cousins pick-six, Minnesota was staring at defeat when cornerback Benjamin St-Juste sacked Cousins and forced second-and-18. But instead of succumbing to the unfortunate circumstances that were presented to the Vikings in DC, Cousins and the offense answered the call yet again. An 11-yard completion to Jefferson on second down brought the Vikings to third-and-manageable — and the Cousins/Jefferson combo pumped life directly back into the Vikings. .@KirkCousins8 dime to @JJettas2 📺: #MINvsWAS on FOX 📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/rhDoPc9SFWpic.twitter.com/Q4UMxUR5GI — NFL (@NFL) November 6, 2022
For all the criticism that Cousins has earned for his inability to overcome a chaotic pocket, he shut everybody up with this throw. He knew he was going to take a huge hit courtesy of Washington’s disruptive front, stood in there, and delivered one of the best vertical shots we’ve seen so far this season. Kevin O’Connell has relied heavily on these slot-fade concepts for Jefferson in critical moments, and the offense took advantage when the look was presented to them. The Vikings would eventually get a Greg Joseph field goal before Smith’s interception gave the ball back to Minnesota’s offense at Washington’s 12-yard line. Cousins tied the game up at 17 when he hit Dalvin Cook out of the backfield on a well-executed wheel route that featured a spectacular one-handed catch by the Minnesota running back. Cousins delvers to Cook! It's TIED in D.C. 📺: #MINvsWAS on FOX 📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/rhDoPc9SFWpic.twitter.com/bDcQGZiHy5 — NFL (@NFL) November 6, 2022
Following a clutch three-and-out when Danielle Hunter sacked Heinicke, the Vikings got the ball back on their own 46-yard line with just over six minutes remaining. Cousins led the offense to Washington’s six-yard line when the drive would eventually stall out. And when a Commanders unnecessary roughness penalty on Joseph’s successful field goal attempt gave the Vikings an opportunity to essentially put the game away, O’Connell and Minnesota put their Situational Masters caps on. Instead of trying to punch it in for six with just under two minutes to go, O’Connell milked the clock, forced Washington to burn their final timeout, and kicked the go-ahead field goal with 12 seconds remaining in regulation. Ball game. Cousins’ rollercoaster level of play this season has certainly irked Skoldiers who expected this offense to be an entertaining, high-flying aerial attack. Minnesota’s signal-caller has been at his worst in third quarters this season. He has yet to throw a touchdown pass and has an embarrassingly low 56.0 passer rating in third quarters. But as he again displayed on Sunday, Cousins has truly been a situational master when the game is on the line. Week 9’s comeback was the 11th time in Cousins’ past 24 starts that he led either a game-tying, go-ahead, or game-winning drive at the end of regulation or overtime. And for someone who’s been dogged for much of his career about lacking a certain clutch gene, Cousins’ play in crunch time continues to put this narrative to rest. Kirk Cousins has led game-tying, go-ahead, or GW 4Q or OT drives in 11 of his past 24 starts. Wk 1 @ CIN ‘21 Wk 2 @ ARI ‘21 Wk 5 vs DET ‘21 Wk 6 @ CAR ‘21 Wk 9 @ BAL ‘21 Wk 11 vs GB ‘21 Wk 13 @ DET ‘21 Wk 3 vs DET ‘22 Wk 4 vs NO ‘22 Wk 5 vs CHI ‘22 Wk 9 @ WAS ‘22#Skol — Rob Searles (@RobBob17) November 7, 2022
Over the course of Minnesota’s six-game winning streak, the Vikings have four different fourth-quarter comebacks and game-winning drives. Only Daniel Jones has recorded more game-winning drives this season than Cousins. But if you expand that sample size to include last season, Cousins is tied with Justin Herbert for the most game-winning drives in the NFL. Game-winning drives since 2021 1. Kirk Cousins & Justin Herbert — 8 2. Tom Brady — 7 3. Daniel Jones — 6 4. Joe Burrow — 5 5. Tua, Mahomes, & R. Wilson — 4#Skol — Rob Searles (@RobBob17) November 7, 2022
On the surface, Cousins’ season-long production in the fourth quarter doesn’t necessarily wow anybody. His 89.7 passer rating in fourth quarters this season is ninth-best among NFL quarterbacks. But when you hone in on what he’s done in those quarters over Minnesota’s past six victories, the picture is that much clearer. Let’s go game-by-game and check out Cousins’ propensity for playing the role of fourth-quarter hero since Week 3. The numbers below are Cousins’ statistical production in each of the past six fourth quarters. Kirk Cousins hit KJ Osborn for the GAME WINNING touchdown and @PAOnTheMic totally LOST HIS MIND!! #kfanvikespic.twitter.com/CE23d6rd3a — KFAN1003 (@KFAN1003) September 25, 2022
Granted, Cousins being lauded for a fourth-quarter comeback and game-winning drive in Week 5 should have an asterisk attached to it. After all, his interception in the fourth quarter is what led the Vikings to be in a situation where a comeback was required. Kirk. K.J. TD. 📺: @NFLonFOXpic.twitter.com/aF2S4i8Dwr — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 30, 2022
Aside from the Week 5 stumbling comeback against the Bears, Cousins has recorded an uber-efficient 100-plus passer rating in each of the Vikings’ past six games. His total numbers over the past six fourth quarters look as such: Over the course of Minnesota’s six-game winning streak, Kirk Cousins’ passer rating in the fourth quarter is 109.3.#Vikings#Skol#SituationalMasters — Rob Searles (@RobBob17) November 8, 2022
Would Vikings fans rather have a team that peaks too early at the start of the second half, only to crumble when the lights are brightest in the fourth quarter? Watching Minnesota’s offense — which is filled with talent across the board — go through multiple quarters of lulls has been exhausting and infuriating. The Vikings are certainly playing with fire when its offense becomes nonexistent after the opening script and before the fourth quarter. But considering that high-level play in fourth quarters isn’t exactly new for Cousins, how many different quarterbacks would Skoldiers rather have right now when the game is on the line? Have yourself a day, Akayleb Evans! Every Minnesota Vikings fan should root for Evans to succeed and find a role on this team. Evans has made every […] Continue Reading
This palm-sized looper, synth, and MIDI controller is the latest iteration of the award-winning Orba device A new handheld device called the Orba 2 lets you turn found sounds into playable instruments. The portable, easy-to-use gadget is intuitively designed with a playing surface that reacts to the nine gestures: Tap, Press, Radiate, Tilt, Shake, Spin, Vibrato, Move, and Bump. Through the accompanying Orba App, Orba 2 users can record anything from a bicycle bell or a bird in a tree to roadworks and the human voice, which can then be played, looped, and shared as a melody. You can also import samples you’ve previously recorded. This palm-sized looper, synth, and MIDI controller is an updated version of Artiphone’s first award-winning Orba device and comes equipped with a new sound engine that includes audio samples and more than 100 new pre-loaded sounds. Among the new audio samples are real instruments like electric guitars and upright pianos. “People want to create multisensory music and go beyond historical limitations of traditional instruments,” says Artiphon founder Mike Butera. “Like information, sounds want to be free. In the next few years, billions more people are going to realize they can be musical, and we’re excited to bring this future closer than ever before.” Orba 2 can be synced via MIDI to other devices and hardware and works with GarageBand, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, and FL Studio. The device is priced at €159/£139. Watch a demo video below and find out more on the Artiphon site. Earlier this year, Swedish brand Teenage Engineering introduced a collection of new affordable modules based on its Pocket Operator Modular series, which start at £29. Thrust Publishing Ltd, Unit 3, 30-40 Underwood Street, London, N1 7JQ, United Kingdom. Tel: +44(0)7940488008
Sign in Two weeks ago, Sheriff Jody Greene of Columbus County, N.C., resigned following the release of a tape featuring his profanity-laced tirade about Black deputies. But he could be back in office soon — on Tuesday, he won his reelection bid by more than 1,500 votes, according to preliminary results from the State Board of Elections. “I am so honored for your vote of confidence in me and the staff at the Sheriff’s Office. I promise we will not let you down, I am the Sheriff for everyone no matter race, color, religion, sex orientation, or national origin,” Greene, a Republican, posted Wednesday night on Facebook. His victory follows a wave of criticism from advocacy groups and the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association, all of which called his comments offensive and unacceptable. Greene resigned late last month before a hearing seeking his removal from office. In the tape, which was recorded in February 2019 but leaked more than three years later, Greene — who was the sheriff-elect of Columbus County at the time — can be heard disparaging Black sheriff’s office employees, saying he was “sick” of them. “Every Black that I know, you need to fire him to start with, he’s a snake!” Greene said, according to court documents filed by Jon David, the district attorney for the area. On the other end of the line was Jason Soles, who was acting as interim sheriff while election officials verified Greene’s narrow 2018 victory. Soles was recording the conversation without Greene’s knowledge. Soles provided a 6½-minute recording of the call to WECT-TV in late September, about a year after announcing he would run as a Democrat against Greene in the November 2022 sheriff’s election. Soles said he had previously brought the matter to local and state departments but “everybody had deaf ears.” After the recording was made public, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association deemed Greene’s remarks “inflammatory, racially derogatory, insulting, and offensive,” and the NAACP and the American Civil Liberties Union released a joint statement calling for Greene to resign. “Columbus County, and in particular its Black residents, deserve better,” the groups said. “To restore dignity and confidence in the office of the Columbus County Sheriff, we demand a thorough investigation of all the activities conducted by his officers since the beginning of Sheriff Greene’s tenure — by all relevant authorities — including the State Board of investigation and the federal government.” Soon after, the State Bureau of Investigation confirmed to news outlets that it was investigating after reviewing a copy of the audio recording. On Oct. 3, District Attorney Jon David (R) sent a letter to Greene, asking him to “recognize the harm that your statements have caused” and to “make the honorable decision to resign.” Greene denied having any racial animosity or bias and said he would not be resigning — prompting David to file a petition seeking his removal from office. Three weeks later, David was scheduled to present his arguments about Greene’s alleged “willful misconduct and maladministration in office.” However, the proceedings effectively ended before they could begin, as Greene’s attorney, Michael Mills, announced just minutes into the trial that the sheriff had resigned. Hours after his resignation, Greene took to Facebook to clarify that he was still running for office, apologizing for the recorded comments and adding that he had eschewed a trial because “I cannot afford to spend the next week fighting in a courtroom while we are in the middle of an election to preserve our freedom.” That same day, the district attorney vowed to file another petition to remove Greene from office, should he be reelected. “It is appropriate, and necessary, to file a petition based on the current allegations, as well as any new allegations that may come to light,” David said in a statement. In the following weeks, Greene touted his 34 years of experience in law enforcement and track record as reasons to elect him. He appealed to voters with promises of “less politics, more service” and “a sheriff you can look in the eyes.” On Tuesday, some 10,034 votes were counted in his favor. Though he seems set to be sworn-in in December, the probe by the State Bureau of Investigation is still ongoing, an agency spokesperson told The Washington Post. David was not available Wednesday to comment on Greene’s reelection, according to an assistant. Mills, Greene’s attorney, told The Post that the sheriff regrets his comments from 2019. “Jody is sorry for the disrespectful and insensitive words that have offended friends, colleagues and fellow citizens, and he has asked for their forgiveness,” Mills told The Post. However, Mills maintained that the allegations in the district attorney’s petition “did not constitute willful misconduct and maladministration in office” — one of the statutes under which a sheriff could be removed from office, according to the state’s constitution. Greene has broadly denied the allegations of misconduct and racism. While it’s rare for elected officials to be removed under that premise in North Carolina, it’s not unheard of. There have been at least three such cases in the state’s history, according to the Asheville Citizen Times.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) – How much time do we have to do something great? That’s the question Jonathan Larson asked himself for years, and the question that led to his hit musical, “Tick, Tick…Boom!” Lyrique Music Productions (LMP) is inviting Huntsville into Larson’s world of bohemia for ten performances at The Studio Theatre in Lowe Mill, November 11 – 20. The story follows Jon, an aspiring composer who lives in New York City in the early ‘90s. He works on his music and slings coffee at the local diner to stay afloat as a starving artist. But, as his ‘30s are approaching, he wonders if he’s chosen the right path as he feels like his life is ticking away. The story is based on Larson’s real life. He performed “Tick, Tick… Boom!” himself as a rock monologue in 1990. In 1996, he died suddenly just before the off-broadway debut of what would become his most famous work, “Rent.” The musical went on to win a Tony award and has gained a cult following ever since it’s first production. Now, dreamers, bohemians and theatre kids alike flock to these shows as they not only relate to the stories, but to honor Larson’s memory. LMP’s cast includes the Cameron DuVall as Jon. His approach to the quirky and talented Jon hits the nail on the head. Daniel Wesolowski plays the role of Michael who shakes up the way his best friend, Jon, thinks. Directed by Melissa Sanner and musical directions by Nathan Solomon, the show keeps an upbeat tempo and the audeince on the edge of their seats. The black box theatre at Lowe Mill offers a more intimate way to expereince the story, just as Larson first did. The show opens November 11 at 7 p.m. The show will continue through November 20th with plenty of evening and matinee performances. For more infomration and tickets, visit LMPstage.org. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter! Copyright 2022 WAFF. All rights reserved.
Profile pic Source: Unsplash If you grabbed 100 random people on the high street and asked them ‘what is music’, you’re likely to get 100 different answers. What makes great music is entirely up to the individual person, although most would agree that bands, singers, orchestras and other more overtly musical things fit the bill. The thing is though, music has crept into a lot of places and now comes in a lot of forms that many people would be on the fence about adding to that category. If you’re willing to keep an open mind, however, you can find a lot of great creative work happening outside the standard forms. This is becoming a much more widely known secret these days, however video games have music that in many cases can compete with anything in the charts in terms of popularity. Epic games on the lines of Skyrim or God of War each have specially made soundtracks that have been nominated for awards, not to mention the incredible detail put into the songs of many Japanese titles. Beyond that, you have the games that manage to integrate music into the gameplay itself. Most critically acclaimed for this is the dark fantasy of Undertale, which not only has a chiptune soundtrack with incredible composition, but also incorporates the rhythm of the music into the battle system to some extent. On the topic of games, most people don’t realise just how far casino games have come from silent spins and jingly win sounds. The modern digital slot has all the quality of a high-end mobile app and usually features its own soundtrack, which often get progressively more intense as the gameplay does. What’s more impressive is the sheer quantity of games you can find at online casinos, and how fast they’re produced. Out of the hundreds of slots we found while looking through Royal Casino, a popular site in Denmark, almost all now feature bespoke music tracks, not even including the official slots created for bands such as KISS or Guns’n’Roses. Even Electric Six‘s Danger! High Voltage has its own slot! Movies have long been a source of great music; Titanic, Star Wars and basically any movie featuring John Williams have legendary themes behind them. In the past, though, TV shows were much less dramatic when it came to music, with generally less production budget. Source: Unsplash Things have changed, though; it’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t know Ramin Djawadi’s epic main theme to Game of Thrones these days, and it doesn’t stop there. Miami Vice was a giant tribute to the music of the 80’s, to the grungy Latin songs from Breaking Bad, the quality of TV music has shot up as studios put more effort and resources into capturing audiences. The fact is, all across media, access to higher quality music production software and equipment, as well as massively more investment from companies, is making great music pop up in all forms and pretty much anywhere it can be used. Keep your ears open; your next favourite song may come at you from somewhere entirely unexpected.
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Find it free on the store Before your next flight, play a game of chess. You don’t have to be good at it, or win. In fact, you’ll probably get more out of it if you get roundly trounced. Consider this: Chess trains your brain to pay attention, to think ahead, to not ignore action on the sidelines, and to remember past moves. How does this play out in aviation?
Picture yourself entering the pattern at a nontowered airport with a popular fly-in breakfast. There’s a Bonanza turning final, a Cirrus 12 miles out, and a Cessna 172 on downwind. The other player’s bishop is threatening your knight—his queen isn’t a factor yet but warrants paying attention to—and his rook is blocking your planned move. See? Flying resembles a game of chess. As the pilot chess master, you need to keep track of all the pieces and how their current moves—and probable future moves—affect you and your aircraft. You do this by building up an ever-evolving mental 3D picture of the environment around you. That’s situational awareness. Your mental picture includes the airplanes sharing the sky with you, and any operating on the ground below. And to help you construct this mental picture, there’s some awesome technology at your disposal. First and foremost is the humble radio. At least, it’s first and foremost if you use it with a chess master’s cunning. At towered airports don’t content yourself with just listening for your N-number; and at nontowered airports, don’t just content yourself with broadcasting your actions. Instead, turn all the radio chatter into moves on your mental 3D chess board. Picture where each aircraft is, what each is doing, and what their intentions are. ADS-B is another powerful tool to help increase your situational awareness, but be careful about over-reliance on the technology. Don’t treat it like some sort of alarm system. Instead, as with the radio, take the information it provides and add it to the mental picture that you are building of the aviation environment around you. For example, “There’s another aircraft approaching from the southeast and I haven’t heard them on the radio yet, but they could get to the airport at about the same time when I do.” And who knows? Maybe working on your situational awareness will up your chess game, too; and in no time, you’ll be master of both. 421 Aviation Way Frederick, MD, 21701 800.872.2672
Newly created position underscores company’s commitment to best-in-class customer experience Britton Derkac, National Head of Leasing, EQ Office (Photo: Business Wire) Britton Derkac, National Head of Leasing, EQ Office (Photo: Business Wire)
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EQ Office, a leader in creating inspiring workplace destinations and a Blackstone portfolio company, today announced company veteran Britton Derkac has been named Senior Vice President and National Head of Leasing. The appointment is part of the company’s strategy to deliver a best-in-class leasing experience for new and existing customers across regions. The creation of a dedicated leasing function will enhance EQ’s operating capabilities nationwide to maximize value for its partners and benefit the communities within which it operates.
Derkac brings nearly 20 years of commercial real estate experience to the role, the last 14 of which he spent with EQ Office, focused on leasing and portfolio management duties across multiple markets including most recently Boston, Chicago, Nashville, and Washington D.C. In his new role, Derkac will oversee all leasing activity within the EQ portfolio. He will also manage strategic customer and broker relationships to help drive customer retention and new business development. “Brit brings an incredible depth of experience to this new and crucial role in our platform. His dedication to our partners makes him the ideal candidate and representative of the EQ Office brand,” said Alex Vouvalides, Chief Executive Officer at EQ Office. “We’re confident that under Brit’s leadership, EQ will continue to help companies attract, retain, and inspire talent by creating effective work environments.” Derkac most recently served as Senior Vice President, Portfolio Director at EQ Office, where he oversaw value creation efforts in addition to supporting the acquisition and disposition strategies for EQ. This year, he has overseen a number of significant leases across the EQ Office portfolio, including bringing a new concept from Crafted Hospitality and chef Tom Colicchio to Market Square in Washington D.C. “I am excited to take this next step in my journey at EQ Office, especially during such a pivotal moment in the industry,” said Derkac. “As the workplace continues to evolve, EQ Office has an opportunity to shape the customer experience – to become a strategic partner that works to deliver value and design space that not only fits – but exceeds future needs.” About EQ Office EQ focuses on the experience its 20 million square feet provides – how space feels, activates and performs by incorporating the most valued elements of home and hospitality into the office. We’re proud to work hand-in-hand with more than 1,500 customers of all sizes, from Fortune 100 companies to emerging startups. Our diverse team of 200+ professionals is responsible for creating inspired office environments in major markets across the country including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Seattle. As Blackstone’s U.S. office portfolio company, EQ has the knowledge, reach, and scale to lead the changes happening in the work space. Explore your space for greatness at www.eqoffice.com. Elliot Golan Allison+Partners [email protected] Elliot Golan Allison+Partners [email protected]
This November 13, Kimone Ferguson will make the jump from festival attendee to festival vendor at the 20th Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in Miramar, Florida. The festival completes a homecoming for Ferguson, allowing her to pay homage to her Jamaican roots. “I grew up watching my Jamaican grandmother do what she does best as far as providing delicious meals for the family,” she explains. Ferguson is self-taught, but has nevertheless made waves in the dessert scene, establishing Kimone’s Cake Art Studio as a premier source for gourmet pastries that make an impression right from the unboxing. “I turn a blank canvas – a cake, a cookie, or any dessert – into an edible masterpiece,” Ferguson says, confidently.
She’s bringing an assortment of customer favorites to the festival. On hand will be her signature banana pudding, local favorite biscoff cookie butter cupcakes, and a tribute to her heritage with a Caribbean Coconut Rum Cake, just to name a few. The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival has garnered a reputation for out-there delectables, most famously, jerk ice cream. As to whether we can expect something similar from Ferguson, she laughs, “Am I bringing a jerk cupcake? I’ll leave that a secret.” Patrons will have to go to the Kimone’s Cake Art Studio booth to find out.
Currently on his ‘Good Faith Forever’ tour, Madeon has been blessing everyone in attendance with the most mesmerising of live shows, and in turn, has been further elevating his presence within the dance scene on a global scale. Taking his highly-energetic aura through all corners of the world, the French DJ/producer has now been confirmed as one of the headline acts for 808 Festival which will be taking place on the 9th and 11th of December at the BITEC Bangna in Bangkok, where in fact he will be performing for the very first time in front of a crowd in Thailand. Impacting the dance scene in more ways than none, it is no secret that whenever Madeon goes on tour, the experiences and memories gained are those that last for a lifetime. Leaving everyone in awe no matter the venue, event or occasion, it comes to no surprise that he is constantly referred to as a leading figure in live production, as the stunning visuals and effects, make for a show that will have anyone begging for more. More than set on providing everyone in attendance of 808 Festival with an experience of a lifetime, Madeon is the epitome of an act that will have you feeling some type of way, whilst his approach towards music production, as well as towards the staging and development of his shows, most definitely helps him stand out from all the rest. Returning after a two year hiatus, 808 Festival has gone all out with the announcement of their lineup, as each featured artist will ensure nothing less than the most thrilling of performances. Scheduled alongside the likes of Hardwell, DJ Snake, Zedd and Armin van Buuren when just naming a few, Madeon will have the opportunity of taking his live shows that one level further, as this will be marked as a special occasion for both himself, as well as everyone in attendance. A first time performance that cannot be missed, you can still purchase tickets for 808 Festival through their official website here. Will you be joining Madeon on this historic occasion next month? Let us know in the comments section.
Image Credit: Rukes.com 27-year-old dance music enthusiast from Kos, Greece. Find me at a rave/festival around the world. [email protected]
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Rob G, whose real name is Robert Gray, is well known for his Emmy nominated rap song and instructional video, SFO Mask On. He did the song to encourage people to wear their masks in the fight against COVID-19. But he has been involved in music since the tender age of 12. Rob G is an American-born artist from the Bay Area, San Francisco, California. He owes his sleek rap and songwriting skills to his early involvement in poetry.
