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Hip hop might not be dead yet. Sprint Corp (NYSE: S) recently announced a equity stake in Jay Zs streaming service Tidal, reportedly paying $200 million for a 33 percent stake, valuing the company at $600 million. The acquisition by Sprint sits as one of the biggest hip-hop deals ever. As part of... Read More...

Isabelle Joschke (MACSF) during the Vendée Globe © Isabelle Joschke #VG2020 Compared with the last two editions of the Vendée Globe which, by Day 45, had both been distilled down to high octane drag race sprints across the Pacific to Cape Horn, at the front this ninth edition is increasingly becoming an exacting game of strategy and patience. For the top ten right now rather than spearing eastwards to Point Nemo, the most remote spot on the course which right now is still ove...

GUEST COMMENTARY--With Pfizers welcome COVID-19 vaccine here, so are Americas unwelcome rich and privileged, clamoring for their entitled spot at the head of the line. In a harbinger of let-them-eat-cake things to come within a grossly inequitable health system, frontline residents at Stanford Medical Center just held a rowdy protest after the hospital distributed almost all its 5,000 first-round vaccines to executives and other suits whove stayed safely home for months.  The move by Stanford ...

Maxime Sorel at Macquarie Island in the Vendée Globe © Maxime Sorel / VandB - Mayenne #VG2020 The Vendée Globe seems set to deliver a South Pacific Ocean cliffhanger worthy of Christmas Holiday week fireside viewing as the front running group try to negotiate a large, tricky high pressure system which is blocking their route east. If the plot line were written only by leader Yannick Bestaven (Maître Coq IV) he would be allowed to escape from the evil clutches of the anticy...

Yannick Bestaven crosses the Antimeridian first in the Vendée Globe © #VG2020 Yannick Bestaven, who has been at the front of the fleet for four days, passed the Antimeridian at 1337hrs UTC this Sunday afternoon with his lead now extended to 120 nautical miles over second placed Charlie Dalin. Of the mental milestones that the Vendée Globe skippers tick off along the 24,410 nautical miles solo race round the world, the Antimeridian - or 180th Meridian - is a significant boost ...

Library Matters Dec 20, 2020 Most Wanted List Those who have a new or gently used copy of any of the Top 10 Titles and would like to donate it to the library, it would be most appreciated. To date, the library has received 902 of the “most wanted” books. Current BCPL Top 10 Holds 1. “Too Much and Never Enough” by Mary Trump – 12 requests* 2. “A Christmas Message” by Debbie Macomber – 11 requests* 3. “The Return” by Nicholas Sparks â...

Vendée Globe Day 41: Bestaven back to speed after nervous hours slowed down by Vendée Globe 18 Dec 2020 19:17 GMT 18 December 2020 The first three Vendée Globe boats are into the Pacific Ocean today and have passed the midpoint of the 24410 nautical miles race-course around the world. Yannick Bestaven, the skipper of Maître Coq IV, who has had a very consistent race since the start, has held the lead for over 24 hours now, more than 100 miles up on Thomas Ruyant on L...

Tonight on ABC their hit drama Grey’s Anatomy returns with an all-new Thursday, December 17, 2020, season 17 episode 6 and we have your Grey’s Anatomy recap below. On tonight’s Grey’s Anatomy season 17 episode 6 called  “No Time For Despair,” as per the ABC synopsis,  “Grey Sloan Memorial faces new pressures as Seattle Pres is overloaded, and Grey Sloan Memorial is now on surge capacity protocol. Meanwhile, Owen and Amelia are faced with one of the most controversial surgeri...

The Facts: A nurse with a history of fainting from pain faints 17 minutes after getting the COVOD-19 vaccine while doing a press conference. Reflect On: The official explanation is likely true, and even if it is, would many in the general public accept this explanation as true? Or do we have a deep and justified loss of trust in media and governing institutions? Does this mean we stop inquiry? Before you begin... Take a moment and breathe. Place your hand over your chest area, near your heart. ...

Ahmad Jamal Poinciana | 07/25/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "I rememeber hearing La Costa on the radio back in 1986, and immediately digging Ahmad Jamals treatment of that Natalie Cole tune. This is a fantastic recording. If you arent yet hip to this legendary pianist, pick this up and enjoy." Essential modern day jazz | 02/27/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "Essential! What can you say? The mans a genuis. One listen to Poinciana and youll give it all up. A modern day jazz giant and crystal clear recording...