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WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department, said he had a “wonderful conversation” with Maine Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday as he pushed to win enough votes for confirmation. He said he will not back down after allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Related Articles Collins said after the hourlong meeting that she questioned Hegseth about the allegations amid reports of drinking and the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being that he denies. She said she had a “good, substantive” discussion with Hegseth and “covered a wide range of topics,” including sexual assault in the military, Ukraine and NATO. But she said she would wait until a hearing, and notably a background check, to make a decision. “I asked virtually every question under the sun,” Collins told reporters as she left her office after the meeting. “I pressed him both on his position on military issues as well as the allegations against him, so I don’t think there was anything that we did not cover.” The meeting with Collins was closely watched as she is seen as more likely than most of her Republican Senate colleagues to vote against some of Trump’s Cabinet picks. She and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a fellow moderate Republican, did not shy from opposing Trump in his first term when they wanted to do so and sometimes supported President Joe Biden’s nominees for the judicial and executive branches. And Hegseth, an infantry combat veteran and former “Fox & Friends” weekend host, is working to gain as many votes as he can as some senators have expressed concerns about his personal history and lack of management experience. “I’m certainly not going to assume anything about where the senator stands,” Hegseth said as he left Collins’ office. “This is a process that we respect and appreciate. And we hope, in time, overall, when we get through that committee and to the floor that we can earn her support.” Hegseth met with Murkowski on Tuesday. He has also been meeting repeatedly with Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, a military veteran who has said she is a survivor of sexual assault and has spent time in the Senate working on improving how attacks are reported and prosecuted within the ranks. On Monday, Ernst said after a meeting with him that he had committed to selecting a senior official to prioritize those goals. Republicans will have a 53-49 majority next year, meaning Trump cannot lose more than three votes on any of his nominees. It is so far unclear whether Hegseth will have enough support, but Trump has stepped up his pressure on senators in the last week. “Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!” Trump posted on his social media platform last week.Miningnewsbreaks Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) Poised To Contribute Significantly To Global Copper SupplyIn his home studio in Alameda, composer Brian Baumbusch creates and records music that a friend says is like a diamond because each composition’s structure is so strong it can’t crumble, even when listened to 10 times or more. Related Articles Local News | Julius Randle isn’t complaining about giving up the ball: ‘It’s basketball’ “I write music that’s not difficult on the ear, music that’s pleasing on the surface and internally, inconspicuously complex,” Baumbusch says of his recent album, “Polytempo Music” ( othermindsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/polytempo-music ). “The average person can listen to the music, and it’s stimulating and beautiful. You don’t have to understand it’s harmonic lineage to want to hear it again and again.” Baumbusch, like his music, has a complex, poly-influenced lineage ( brianbaumbusch.com/bio ). He grew up in a Washington, D.C., suburb in a family whose members include an architect, tax lawyer, fine art painter, polymaths and musicians. His parents were supportive of science, technology and the arts and took their three sons to operas and symphonies but also emphasized academics. Baumbusch says that, playing in the family’s Presbyterian church bell choir, he discovered at a young age that music came easily to him. “I always had music running in my mind — any ear worm on the radio,” he says. “I took piano, then merged to a drum set, then trumpet, violin, viola, clarinet and finally landed on guitar when I was 12. I was also into sports, was captain of the basketball team and played football. After I injured my shoulder my freshman year, I shifted my attention to music.” Baumbusch attended and finished high school at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen, Michigan, earned an undergraduate degree in music composition from Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, completed his master’s degree at Oakland’s Mills College and received a doctorate in musical arts from UC Santa Cruz. His eclectic interests have drawn him in multiple directions: from the extended tracks of REM, Pearl Jam, Sublime and the Grateful Dead to Claude Debussy’s piano music, minimalist and electronic music, Balinese gamelan and other non-Western music. Asymmetrical rhythms, poly-tempos, time-expanded harmonic phases, variable tunings and other features in his work mingle to leave an impression of listening to multiple sound worlds simultaneously. “When I was 15, I heard the album ‘Buena Vista Social Club.’ That broke open the musical world for me. There’s rhythmic complexity, different structure than Western-based music. It was rebellion in me that made me realize what I’d been taught left out microtonality, alternative tuning theory, anti-academic music from around the world.” He says a particular interest in the perception of time that began when he was a kid also captivates him and that he could sense exactly when pasta cooking on the stovetop was about to boil over or how long he had been outdoors without timers or clocks. “I found there is catharsis in music when I tapped into bending time. I make music that shapes time. It’s music you can extend, hear over and over and never exhaust the interest and complexity.” Another avenue of thought, audience experience and interaction with music, led Baumbusch to consider the visual element of listening. He taught himself software coding, put on a virtual reality headset, linked into the open-source game development program Unity and explored the ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot, pairing different instrumental lines with individual colors and movements. Baumbusch says the screen-based software he developed lets a “player” wearing a headset move within his new album and customize the listening experience. “If you look at a cellist in an orchestra, it aids your ear in hearing that line within a dense texture. Bringing complex music’s visual side into the recorded sphere, I’m helping (listeners) discern all the threads in a way they might not without the visual.” The interactive spatial opportunity invites the endless revisiting Baumbusch desires for his music. Instead of a fixed situation, a musical work can sonically change as people decide proximity to certain instruments, which instruments are played and other elements. The 12 instruments on “Polytempo Music,” each with their line swirling and morphing in individual colors, can be isolated or recombined. The tracks were recorded separately by members of the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players and later synchronized by Baumbusch. “You can’t change the timeline or notes, but you can listen to just the oboe the whole time if you want,” he says. “I’d say you’re the orchestrator. You have creative license for what to emphasize.” He likes the term “liquid architecture” that’s associated with American animator and inventor John Whitney, referring to music as a malleable shape that moves through time. “We want to visualize music through dance, graphic scores and other means. Finding this medium where I could move sound around in space — it connected for me.” For audiences he says the interactive technology demonstrates the full power of music. “We can revisit a piece of music that connected to emotional peaks and troughs,” he says. “It allows you to take ownership of that and how you want to shape your experience in the future. “Music that’s fixed to a time period is more limited, like if there’s a singer in the foreground and lyrics that are specific. With other music, there are a lot of types that can not only be a single message but become an experience that can go with you and resonate throughout your life.” Baumbusch says he has launched a new label, Holography Records, that offers other artists a chance to learn and record their music using the audiovisual technology. Asked if there are musical genres that might be difficult or even impossible to use effectively with the technology, Baumbusch says he is still experimenting. He mentions a recent demo he made with traditional Iranian music that does have a singer and a band but notes that the compositional architecture is complex and every musical element has unique features that can be manipulated to endlessly create new sound worlds. “I’m working to figure out what music works because this is becoming my business model — making music you can interact with and move around. Music like Taylor Swift’s, with a lead singer and other things that subjugate around that voice: Would it benefit? I’m not sure, but that’s the learning part of this new record label, so who knows?” For more information, visit brianbaumbusch.com online. Lou Fancher is a freelance writer. Reach her at lou@johnsonandfancher.com .

NoneWhat Did You Do at School Today? by C.C. Lacavera announced by OnlineBookClub's CEO Scott Hughes as the December Book of the Month 12-02-2024 11:38 PM CET | Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: MediaFry An enchanting children's book celebrates the magic of school days and sparks meaningful conversations between parents and kids. United States - What Did You Do at School Today? by C.C. Lacavera has been named OnlineBookClub's Book of the Month for December. With its whimsical rhymes, vibrant illustrations, and thoughtful approach to parent-child engagement, the book is quickly becoming a family favorite. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/7ae9430722d686ecc8b77acc9aa739a7.jpg Scott Hughes, founder and CEO of OnlineBookClub, made the announcement, calling the book "a magical experience that invites children and parents to rediscover the joy of storytelling together." He added, "In today's busy world, finding time for meaningful conversations with young children can be challenging. Lacavera's book gives families a fun and simple way to open up that dialogue. It is not just a story; it is a bridge to connecting with our kids." In What Did You Do at School Today? , Lacavera transforms the everyday question parents often ask their children into a lively and imaginative exploration of school life. Through playful rhymes and stunning illustrations, young readers are invited to imagine what their school day might be like if pirates, outer space adventures, and rainbows were part of the curriculum. The book is designed to encourage children to become storytellers, share their school day experiences, and explore the possibilities of their imagination. "I wrote this book to capture the magic of a child's day at school, where everything is an adventure waiting to be shared," said C.C. Lacavera, author and former Vice President of Global Litigation at Google. "As a parent, I know how difficult it can be to get a real response to the question, 'What did you do at school today?' This book gives both parents and children the tools to deepen their connection and make school memories come alive." The book's interactive approach invites parents and caregivers to ask creative questions and engage in storytelling that will make every school day unforgettable. It is particularly suited for children ages 2-6 and is perfect for reading aloud to spark imagination and encourage a love of books. The book has received rave reviews from parents and educators alike, with one reader commenting, "This book is the perfect addition to our children's library - especially as our youngest just started Kindergarten. It is a simple question that opens up such a world of possibilities." OnlineBookClub invites readers to join the ongoing discussion of What Did You Do at School Today? [ https://forums.onlinebookclub.org/viewforum.php?f=327 ] in their dedicated forum, where families can share their thoughts, ask questions, and connect with others who appreciate the magic of this heartwarming story. To participate in the discussion, visit: https://forums.onlinebookclub.org/viewforum.php?f=327 About the Author C.C. Lacavera is a senior technology executive, former Vice President of Global Litigation at Google, and an advisor, board member, and investor in technology startups. With degrees in law, business, and computer engineering, she has been recognized with numerous accolades, including Fortune's Top 40 Under 40 and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Toronto. A dedicated mother, Lacavera applies the storytelling techniques she honed in the courtroom to engage children and foster meaningful connections through storytelling. What Did You Do at School Today? is her debut children's book, blending her passion for technology, education, and family into a magical reading experience for young minds. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/352defd73dd5378514d23a2f9b121ebc.jpg About OnlineBookClub.org OnlineBookClub.org [ https://onlinebookclub.org/ ] is a thriving online community that brings together readers from around the world to discuss, review, and celebrate literature of all genres. With a passion for fostering meaningful conversations around books, OnlineBookClub [ https://onlinebookclub.org/ ] offers a platform for bibliophiles to connect, engage, and share their love for reading. Media Contact Company Name: Online Book Club Contact Person: Scott Hughes Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=what-did-you-do-at-school-today-by-cc-lacavera-announced-by-onlinebookclubs-ceo-scott-hughes-as-the-december-book-of-the-month ] Country: United States Website: https://onlinebookclub.org/ This release was published on openPR.

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Democratic senator says party’s next presidential nominee must ‘talk like a normal person’A former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, has applauded the emerging global status of the yearly Okpoama International Beach Carnival at the Brass Island saying it has added to the steady growth of the country’s entertainment industry. Sylva particularly applauded the performances of Patoranking, Nyanya, Spiro, and other emerging musical and comic artists that stormed Bayelsa and thrilled guests, tourists, and residents who attended the carnival. The former Minister of State for Petroleum described the event as beautiful sights and sounds from this year’s Okpoama International Beach Carnival. He said: “The best of our country’s musical talents performed and enjoyed the ambiance of Brass Island,” he said. “Indigenous musical prospects were given the chance to perform alongside Internationally recognized stars in a deliberate act of raising their stock. “Ultimately, the dream of making Okpoama a proper globally recognized tourism destination is in sight.” Okpoama International Beach Carnival has always paraded top musical and comic artists yearly and attracted multitude of tourists from within and outside the state. In the time past, Timaya, Davido, Wizkid, and Tiwa Savage were among the top artists who identified with and thrilled visitors at previous events. The event has always presented an indispensable opportunity for people outside the state to enjoy Bayelsa hospitality and savour local state delicacies. The 2025 Okpoama International Beach Carnival, which MC Senibo coordinated as the Master of Ceremony is usually organized by Sylva’s team and political associates including Kojo Sam to highlight the potential of Okpoama and Brass Island as a destination of choice for tourists.

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