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Nightclubbing: Gay Clubbing in ’70s London
Before 1976, gay venues in London came in two categories. There were the members’ clubs that provided dinner and dance, plus cabaret, for the stately-homo set.
How to Set a Different Wallpaper on Each Monitor in Windows 10
Key Takeaways The simplest way to set a unique background on each monitor in Windows 10 is to go to Settings > Personalization > Background and right-click an image under "Choose Your Picture" to select the monitor for it.
https://statelaws.findlaw.com/colorado-law/property-line-and-fence-laws-in-colorado.html
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Tickets & RSVP
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1 Download the Printable 2021 Holiday Calendar (PDF)
Click once on the green button to download the file, then save to your computer or device. Return to the Printable 2021 Holiday Calendar page to download other calendars.
Building Single-Page Websites on WordPress.com
WordPress.com supports a wide range of features for building your online presence: blogs, online stores, newsletter signup forms, and more. These tools are invaluable for many customers, but they can seem excessive for folks who are just looking to create a straightforward single-page website.
The music industry makes more money but has more mouths to feed
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https://meshedinsights.com/2021/03/02/permission-beyond-licensing/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
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In the shadow of its exceptionalism, America fails to invest in the basics
The Perseverance rover, fresh off its flawless landing, was on a mission, scouring the surface of Mars for evidence of ancient life, relaying crystal-clear images of an alien world, proving that when it comes to space exploration, no one does it better than the United States.
Texas History: What happened to the Native Americans in Texas?
The book answers the question: Where did the Native Americans of Texas go? Immigrant American Indians, driven out of the U.S., were part of the Texas ethnic mix in the 19th century. Some Anglo-Americans would not rest until all Native Americans were expelled or exterminated.
How Fit Can You Get From Just Walking?
Walking is good for you, obviously. But can it whip you into shape?
533 million Facebook users’ phone numbers leaked on hacker forum
The mobile phone numbers and other personal information for approximately 533 million Facebook users worldwide has been leaked on a popular hacker forum for free. The stolen data first surfaced on a hacking community in June 2020 when a member began selling the Facebook data to other members.
https://www.techhive.com/article/3614814/logitech-officially-discontinues-its-line-of-harmony-universal-remotes.html
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What Kind of Flag Can I Fly Outside My House?
David Pendery’s rainbow pride flag had only been waving outside his house for a few days when a letter arrived ordering him to take it down. Mr. Pendery, 44, a marketing executive, lives with his husband and their two children in Arapahoe County, Colo.
6 examples of open source best practices in knowledge-sharing projects
As someone who has watched my fair share of projects and initiatives come and go, I value the follow-on effects of good knowledge sharing.
Audacity Telemetry and Why Free Software Means Better Privacy – Purism
Many people accept that free software tends to protect your privacy better than proprietary alternatives, but they may not understand why that is.
Nine things we learned from the Epic v. Apple trial
It’s been just over three weeks since the Epic v. Apple proceedings kicked off, and the news has been relentless. So as we wait for a verdict to roll in, we’re taking a quick turn through all the biggest takeaways from the trial.
Opinion: On Claiming The Child Tax Credit
The phrase, "Poor Jeff Bezos..." is probably not much uttered. I won't try to say it now without irony.
How Internet and TV providers get away with jacking up your bill
When the first bill arrived, it totaled — surprise! — $127.72. That’s 42 percent more. As I’ve learned, jacking up prices for service is perfectly legal. It’s also maddeningly common.
Best Student Internet Deals and Discounts
A reliable internet connection is essential for remote learning, homework, Zoom and almost everything. Whether you're prepping for an exam, doing network calls or simply reading your syllabus, never worry about missing a beat with these student discounts.
There’s no escape from Facebook, even if you don’t use it
Megan Borovicka joined Facebook in 2013 and then forgot she even had an account. But Facebook never forgot about her. The 42-year-old Oakland, Calif., lawyer never picked any “friends,” posted any status updates, liked any photos or even opened the Facebook app on her phone.
Bring That Old Hi-Fi Into The 2020s
It’s a distressing moment for some of us, when a formerly prized piece of electronic equipment reaches a point of obsolescence that we consider jettisoning it. [Jon Robinson] ran into this dilemma by finding the Kenwood Hi-Fi amplifier his 17-year-old self had spent his savings on.
He Scored the First Platinum Hit. 45 Years Later, His Family Is Fighting for Every Penny
Fonda Bryant wanted to know what had changed. One of nine heirs to the late R&B singer Johnnie Taylor, Bryant had spent the past decade attempting to navigate an inscrutable labyrinth of royalty statements and corporate jargon.
The Question We’ve Stopped Asking About Teen-Agers and Social Media
The trouble started in mid-September, when the Wall Street Journal published an exposé titled “Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show.
How to Make an Infographic in Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is known for presentations, but if you properly utilize some of the basic tools PowerPoint has to offer, you can also design a beautiful infographic and then download it as an image to use as you wish.
An Introduction to Python for Non-Programmers
Welcome to the first entry in this Python for non-programmers series. If you’re reading this, you probably have developed a curiosity about programming and are looking for a good place to start. I have good news for you. Python is one of the best languages with which to start that journey.
Tear out your turf
In 2002, a drought hit Colorado. Conditions were severe, and water managers in several Front Range cities imposed mandatory restrictions on outdoor water use. The restrictions worked.
Gabor Szabo and the California Dreamers
Gabor Szabo’s Wind, Sky and Diamonds was an encore to 1967’s Summer of Love.
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