![]() “ Love Ain’t Pretty” (Charles Esten, Marshall Altman, Jimmy Yeary)Ģ. ![]() ![]() Together, they preach the kind of light-in-the-darkness optimism that can lead to greatness and aim to send listeners off on a headlong rush toward destiny – even if the path ahead is unclear. Boasting a relentless pulse, 1000-watt guitar riffs, and an uplifting, bring-it-on vocal blend, Esten and Paslay swap encouraging lines about chasing dreams and staying the course, no matter what comes. A jangling Country rocker with adrenaline coursing through its veins, the Esten, Paslay, and Dylan Altman-penned propulsive track pairs its never-give-up theme with a blast of supreme sonic confidence. Already releasing “ One Good Move,” “ A Little Right Now,” and “ In A Bar Somewhere,” he next introduces his first-and-only collaboration in the collection called “ Down The Road,” which features Eric Paslay – as exclusively premiered with PEOPLE. Love Ain’t Pretty is a culmination of a lifetime of growth, and like its title suggests, it hasn’t always been pretty, but it has been a beautiful ride. Meanwhile, he teamed with producer Marshall Altman (Frankie Ballard, Marc Broussard, Matt Nathanson) to sculpt a calm, controlled, and beautifully contoured sound, blending the forward momentum of Country Rock with Rootsy small-town charm, and a warm, soulful vocal. Vividly detailed and filled with the emotional daring of a celebrated storyteller – both onscreen and onstage – Esten explores life, love, and the passing of time through the lens of a traveled and tested everyman, who has never lost his innate sense of wonder, or his wide-open soul. Working in tandem with hitmakers like Jon Nite, Eric Paslay, Gary Burr, Leslie Satcher, and more, Esten co-wrote all 14 songs, diving deep into wide-ranging themes of earth-shattering romance, big-picture reflection, and beyond. Fans can pre-save/pre-add now.Ī diverse and richly textured full-length project more than 10 years in the making, Love Ain’t Pretty began taking shape when Esten first arrived in Music City to play “Deacon Claybourne” on ABC/CMT’s Nashville, and now showcases a singer-songwriter with a masterful grasp of the full human condition. Marking a new pinnacle in a lifetime of creative achievement, multi-talented entertainer Charles Esten will release his highly anticipated independent debut album, Love Ain’t Pretty, on January 26, 2024.
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![]() “Here, everything is happening in the open. “A lot of things in the traditional art world happened behind closed doors,” he said. Royalties aside, argued Calderon, the Web3 art marketplace will always be fundamentally more artist-friendly. With the prospect of a bigger, prolonged payday, Calderon thinks artists will create better, more valuable artwork – with the benefits (and profits) trickling down to speculators. According to Calderon, NFTs incentivize artists to think more deeply about their artwork and engage continuously in the NFT community. On the subject of royalties, however, Caderon said they are valuable for creators as well as for the wider NFT ecosystem – including the collectors and investors who might typically avoid purchasing assets that require artists to get a cut each time they are sold.Īs for NFT buyers that want to avoid royalties that can cut into their profits, “there are opportunities that can be missed here if we just look at royalties as a transfer tax,” said Calderon.Ĭalderon delivered a defense of creative royalties – and the incentives that they encourage on the part of artists – that wouldn’t be out of place in an Ayn Rand novel. Referring to buzzy concepts such as international marketplaces and creator royalties that are unlocked by NFTs, Calderon said that “all of those are value-add on top of the basic premise of being able to prove ownership of a digital asset.” “No matter what the stock market cycles do, no matter what FTX does and no matter what happens with our regulation in our government, the value proposition of being able to prove ownership of a digital asset cannot and will not change,” said Calderon. ![]() In his address at Consensus, Calderon made a case for creator royalties while remarking that the fundamental value-add of NFTs – royalties aside – remains the same. Read full coverage of Consensus 2023 here. Some artists view built-in royalties as a key value-add – if not the key value-add – of NFTs, and they've been dismayed when NFT marketplaces and collectors have taken steps that erode the practice of rewarding royalties as a norm. Royalties – money paid out to an NFT’s creator each time it is sold – have long been a matter of debate among creators and collectors. (In the context of NFTs, the term usually refers to art that’s generated by computer programs that are made to live on blockchains.) Recently, Art Blocks debuted an NFT marketplace that bakes in creator royalties as a default feature. ![]() He made his own opinion on the matter clear, however: According to Calderon, royalties “let the creator keep creating.”Īrt Blocks is an NFT collection and organization focused on generative art – artwork that is generated autonomously according to rules set by its creator. Join the most important conversation in crypto and web3! Secure your seat todayĪUSTIN, Texas - Erick Calderon, the co-founder of Art Blocks, tried to turn down the heat on the battle around non-fungible token (NFT) creator royalties at CoinDesk’s Consensus Festival. ![]() ![]() “The Saltwater Room” is the next song and is one of Owl City’s first written songs. A catchy, upbeat keyboard tune starts the song that I guarantee will be in your head all day. The next track is called “Super Honeymoon” and is one of my favorites on the record. While very simple, Young’s quiet, almost whispering voice is difficult to forget. The most recognizable part of Owl City, however, is Young’s voice. The first noteworthy song on the album is called “Rainbow Veins”-a catchy combination of acoustic guitar and keyboard riffs. “Maybe I’m Dreaming” was recorded and released by Young out of his parents’ basement. Young’s first full-length album, called “Maybe I’m Dreaming,” was released in 2008 after his first EP, “Of June,” which was released in 2007. While almost everyone you talk to will say they love the song “Fireflies,” only a few will say that they have heard another song made by Young. ![]() What started out as a guy writing music in his parents’ basement has turned into sold-out concerts, two music videos, a movie soundtrack and a platinum-selling album. Almost anyone who can get their hands on production software can make their own song, but it takes a crazy amount of skill to become one of the greats.By now, I’m sure everyone and their mother has heard the catchy tune called “Fireflies.” Adam Young, the man behind the keys of the band Owl City, has become a pioneer of this reborn genre. The electronic genre is a great representation of how modern the world has become. With the technological advancements over the last few years and increased “user-friendliness” of music production tools, the quality and popularity of electronic music has skyrocketed. Many years ago I did some experiments tapping 6082 and using high tensile (12.9) bolts. ![]() While not universal the bolt usually fails in tension long before the internal thread fails in shear. That's largely determined by the tolerances of the tap and mating screw. The drill size has little or no effect on the fit of the thread. The foregoing applies to coarse threads, for fine pitch i'll go down a tad in size. In percentage terms I aim for 60% to 70% in most materials, may be 75% in softer materials and 50% in tough materials. In brass or aluminium 6.9 to 7mm and in stainless steel 7.3mm. 8mm - 1.25mm = 6.75 or round up to the nearest preferred size 6.8. ![]() I normally use the diameter minus the pitch for tapping drill sizes in metric threads i.e. my method of getting the appropriate drill size, I generally aim for 60% thread form. But a loose fit also means low strength: don't deliberately weaken load bearing fastenings. Taps in bigger holes last longer and are much less likely to break, especially in small sizes. When strength doesn't particularly matter, and often it doesn't, I generally use a larger than recommended tapping drill because bigger holes reduce the work the tap does. Given the application is T-nuts which can be expected to be stressed, best to go for a small drill leaving the maximum amount of metal for a strong tight fitting thread - 6.8mm. The difference in tapping drill sizes you have found may be due to different pitches, an M8x1.25 requires a tapping drill of 6.75mm where an M8x0.75 needs 7.25mm. The tapping drill size for metric fixings can be calculated simply by deducting the pitch from the diameter. Don’t think I’d want to go above 7.0 unless I was experiencing problems with thread quality. ![]() I’ve always used 6.8 and have had no problems. I personally use a letter "J" drill for general use M8 threads which is 7.05mm. I appreciate the small drill will produce a tight thread and the large one a loose fit, so is approximately the mid point between the sizes the optimum, given that the application is some T nuts. From published information it seems the tapping drill can be anything from 6.8mm to 7.5mm. ![]() Of election law disputes by assisting state court judges in their resolution of these types of cases. Mary Law School have launched an Election Law Program aimed at enhancing the adjudication "As many of you know, the National Center for State Courts, with representatives from theĬonference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators, and the William and Memorandum to the State Supreme Court Justices (PDF 28kb) Bush would have placed the Ohio - and national - election for president well within the margin of litigation, and it would have gotten ugly very quickly." 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The conference was hosted jointly by the William & Mary Institute of Bill of Rights Law, the William & Mary Election Law Program, and the National Center for State Courts. Symposium: How We Vote: Electronic Voting and Other Voting Practices in the United States Table of Contents with Linking Articles from Symposium (PDF 219kb) It is recommended that you check this section often as more resources will be posted as they become available. The information available will be valuable as you consider any pre or post election issues and circumstances not covered within the video modules section of this resource guide. 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However, I still have apps for podcasts ( Podcast Republic), YouTube ( NewPipe), and even Reddit ( Infinity) to get a dose of monochromatic entertainment from time to time. ![]() Therefore, there are no email clients, messaging apps and other goodies that I already have on my Android phone. Having access to all Android applications is amazing, but I try to minimize their number on this device to avoid distractions. To start off and give an idea of my usage, below is a panorama of my Tab Ultra’s home screen with all the apps and widgets. The topics will increase in “nerdiness” as you keep reading, so feel free to raise any questions in the comments below if something requires further clarification. In this post, I will try to briefly introduce some FREE tools that you might find relevant to your workflow. I’ve found the Tab Ultra to be an incredibly versatile device that has significantly increased my productivity. For context, I’m a PhD student and software developer in the area of machine learning. I’ve been using the BOOX Tab Ultra for almost 6 months now, so I decided to share a few tips and tricks based on my daily usage of this device to expand on my previous post. ![]() The lower stance is accented by the 18-inch 5-spoke chrome wheels and the absence of the roof rack, giving them a smoother design flow compared to the standard models. These models also received a 1 in (25 mm) lowered ride height with a performance-tuned suspension and unique front and rear body kits. This larger and more powerful (264 hp (197 kW 268 PS) or 40% increase) engine allowed acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in under seven seconds. Featuring a 3.6-liter LY7 DOHC V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission (with Manual Tap Up/Down shifting capability). Sport trims 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXPįor the 20 model years, GM offered different versions of the Equinox and Torrent called Sport/SS and GXP, respectively. Instead, GM replaced the Torrent with the GMC Terrain, which shares the Theta platform with the second-generation Equinox. A Buick Theta crossover SUV was to be made, effectively taking place of the Pontiac Torrent. The Torrent was discontinued after the 2009 model year as part of the discontinuation of the Pontiac brand, with the last one rolling off the assembly line on September 2, 2009. While the Torrent shares its basic body structure and mechanicals with the Equinox, it does have a different front and rear styling. Main article: Pontiac Torrent Pontiac Torrent The Chevrolet Equinox was not sold in Mexico during the 2009 model year. Starting with the 2008 model year, the Equinox Sport and Pontiac GXP were available with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that was made in the United States. ![]() ![]() The 3.4 L LNJ V6 engine is made in China (by Shanghai GM), while the Aisin AF33 transmission is made in Japan. The first-generation Equinox and Torrent were produced exclusively at the CAMI Automotive GM/ Suzuki joint venture plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada. For 2007, the instrument cluster got a redesign with a trip computer display, replacing the Saturn-sourced unit. They are not designed for off-roading unlike the truck-based Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet TrailBlazer.įor the 2006 model year, GM updated the Equinox for the first time, adding GM badges on the front doors, as well as recoloring the dashboard panel from grey to black. Front-wheel drive is standard, with optional all-wheel drive. However, the Equinox and the Torrent are larger than the Vue, riding on a 112.5 in (2,858 mm) wheelbase, 5.9 in (150 mm) longer than the Vue. Riding on the GM Theta platform, the unibody is mechanically similar to the Saturn Vue and the Suzuki XL7. The Pontiac Torrent was introduced in 2005 at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show for the 2006 model year. The Chevrolet Equinox was introduced in 2004 at the 2003 North American International Auto Show for the 2005 model year. ![]() ![]() Kids' kayaks are an affordable way to give your little ones a great time on the water. They're stable, responsive and perfect for splashing about on calm bodies of water like lakes and bays. Kid's kayaks: kids' kayaks are basically smaller versions of recreational kayaks.Great for beginners or paddlers that are looking for an easy-to-use allrounder, they are best used on lakes, rivers or calm areas of saltwater. Recreational kayaks: designed to be stable and easy to steer, recreational kayaks have a wide hull for added stability and usually have a storage hatch to stash your essentials.What are the different types of kayaks available at Anaconda? Kayaks are also designed to be slightly larger and have small compartments for storage. When riding a kayak, the paddle can sit comfortably and uses a double-bladed paddle to propel forward. In a canoe, the rider is kneeling and propels forward using a single-bladed paddle. What is the difference between a kayak and a canoe?Įven though small, there is an important difference between kayaks and canoes. To reverse paddle, repeat the above steps, but instead push the paddle away from you while submerged and keep your arms straight.Once you're comfortable, start alternating between sides so that you propel your kayak forward.Then raise it out of the water and repeat the same action on the other side. Pull back the submerged side of the paddle towards your side.If you're turning left, dip the left side and vice versa. To perform a forward stroke, twist your torso to the left or right while dipping one side of the paddle below the surface of the water.Space out your hands and make sure that your knuckles are pointed upwards and that the paddle blades are perpendicular to the water's surface. Grab the paddle in the middle with both hands.If you're new to kayaking, then strap on your life jacket and follow these helpful tips on how to paddle a kayak: Kayaks are used for a wide variety of activities such as fishing, exercise, exploring lakes and rivers, or relaxing while gliding across calm waters. Slightly different from a canoe, a kayak features a spray deck, which allows the paddler to effectively roll the kayak without ejecting the rider or filling up with water. Traditionally, single kayaks contain one cockpit, whereas modern versions such as double kayaks include two cockpits. 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