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Universal Audio Volt 876 USB Audio Interface Review: Pro-Level Polish

Universal Audio Volt 876 USB Audio Interface Review: Pro-Level Polish

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In the fall of 2006, I decided emo was out and IDM was in. Fueled by the hope of becoming the next Four Tet or Aphex Twin, I marched into my local Guitar Center and purchased an audio interface to convert my guitar and vocals into ones and zeroes, then mangle them in Ableton Live. When I got home, I plugged a brand-new M-Audio Fast Track Pro into my Windows desktop and immediately hit a brick wall of audio driver configuration hell. I eventually got the thing to work after hours of troubleshooting, but latency—the gap between when you make a sound and when it hits your computer—rendered the box unusable. I was tempted to throw the Fast Track out the window and sample the sound of it hitting the pavement with an analog tape recorder. Instead, I went back to Guitar Center, traded the interface for a Line 6 DL4 delay pedal, and set my sights on ripping off Explosions in the Sky in a proper band setting. Had something quick and painless like …

Where was Tip Toe filmed? The real Canal Street bar doubling for Spit & Polish

Where was Tip Toe filmed? The real Canal Street bar doubling for Spit & Polish

Published by Daniella Wilson

Russell T Davies is back on Channel 4 with a spiritual successor to his legendary LGBTQ+ drama Queer as Folk, which returns to some of its characters’ old haunts – but from a very different perspective. Described as an “emergency” by the prolific screenwriter, the series sounds the alarm over rising homophobia and transphobia in Britain today, which is just one aspect of a wider atmosphere of mistrust between various groups. We meet next-door neighbours Leo (Alan Cumming) and Clive (David Morrissey), who have peacefully coexisted for more than a decade, until an awkward incident leads to a rapid disintegration of their relationship. Expect a disturbing tale that urges greater communication and compassion to avoid a catastrophic future, set against the backdrop of one of the country’s most popular cities (and its famous gay quarter). Here’s everything you need to know about where Tip Toe was filmed, including the real bar that doubled for Leo’s fictional Spit & Polish and the quiet street where its fateful events unfold. Where was Tip Toe filmed? David Morrissey …

Zelenskiy Could Be Stripped of Top Polish Honour, Poland’s President Says

Zelenskiy Could Be Stripped of Top Polish Honour, Poland’s President Says

Published by Sam Flores

By Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk WARSAW, May 29 (Reuters) – Poland’s president said on Friday he wanted ⁠a ⁠state body to discuss stripping Ukrainian President Volodymyr ⁠Zelenskiy of Poland’s top honour, after Ukraine renamed an army unit after nationalist insurgents who massacred ​Poles in World War Two. Poland has been a staunch supporter of Kyiv during Russia’s war in Ukraine, and former President Andrzej Duda awarded Zelenskiy the ‌Order of the White Eagle in 2023. But Zelenskiy ‌has caused indignation in Poland by signing a decree recognising a Ukrainian special forces unit’s contribution to the fight against Russian forces by ⁠naming it after ⁠the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Some Ukrainians regard the UPA as heroes for the resistance they mounted ​against the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany, and as symbols of Kyiv’s struggle for independence from Moscow. But the UPA was also involved in the Volhynia massacres, a series of killings from 1943 to 1945 in which Poland says around 100,000 Poles were killed by Ukrainian nationalists. Thousands of Ukrainians also died in reprisal ​killings. “Glorifying the …

Despite ‘chaotic communication’ Polish aide says Trump is committed to troops in Europe – POLITICO

Despite ‘chaotic communication’ Polish aide says Trump is committed to troops in Europe – POLITICO

Published by Sam Flores

The confused U.S. messaging dismayed Poland and European allies, but was a boon to Russian President Vladimir Putin, retired U.S. Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges said at the POLITICO Speakeasy, adding that Hegseth “should probably resign.”  While Trump has backtracked on how many U.S. soldiers will be in Poland, the broad direction of the Pentagon scaling back its forces on the continent will continue, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a meeting of fellow alliance foreign ministers in Sweden. “It’s well understood in the alliance that the United States troop presence in Europe is going to be adjusted, that that work was already ongoing, and it’s been done in coordination with our allies,” Rubio said. “I’m not saying they’re going to be thrilled about it, but they certainly are aware of it.” The result will be a “collective product” and based on an “ongoing process involving other countries,” he said. A NATO diplomat said that the U.S. line “is much clearer now,” but added that the timeline for the new U.S. force posture is …

Former Polish Justice Minister Ziobro reportedly flees to US – POLITICO

Former Polish Justice Minister Ziobro reportedly flees to US – POLITICO

Published by Sam Flores

Fugitive former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro is now in the United States courtesy of a visa from President Donald Trump after fleeing Hungary, local media report. Ziobro had been in Hungary since 2025 after former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán granted the disgraced minister asylum. New Hungarian leader Péter Magyar, however, promised to launch extradition proceedings against Ziobro upon taking office. Ziobro is wanted in Poland over the alleged misuse of public funds and the deployment of Pegasus spyware against political opponents. He has consistently denied the charges, calling the investigation a political vendetta from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Poland’s foreign ministry told local media on Sunday that it had no official information of Ziobro’s whereabouts, adding that his passport had been revoked. Source link

New polish could turn long nails into touchscreen styluses

New polish could turn long nails into touchscreen styluses

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Polish livestream, UConn foster-care graduate, and Chad vaccine bring more good news today

Polish livestream, UConn foster-care graduate, and Chad vaccine bring more good news today

Published by Jenni Sidey

Even when the broader news cycle feels heavy, these stories show people still finding ways to show up for one another: preschoolers raising wish money, a foster-care survivor building a campus guide for others, students rallying around a boy with cancer, a Polish livestream turning into a record-breaking fundraiser, an injured hiker planning a charity trek, and a doctor helping vaccines reach remote children in Chad. HOMETOWN HEROES: Local preschoolers learn about kindness, raise money for Make-A-Wish Local preschoolers are learning the importance of giving back and this month, they’ve been hard at work raising money for Make-A-Wish. (CREDIT: WPEC) In Boynton Beach, Florida, preschoolers at The Learning Experience spent April learning that kindness can be practiced in small, concrete ways. Their classrooms filled with songs, thoughtful messages, artwork, wishing trees and kindness wands. With help from teachers and families, the children also raised money through the school’s “Let’s Grant Wishes” campaign, including penny wars that turned spare change into support for Make-A-Wish. “We’re learning kindness to people,” 5-year-old Estelle told CBS12. Managing director Nikki …

Kanye West’s Polish concert cancelled just weeks after he was blocked from entering the UK | Ents & Arts News

Kanye West’s Polish concert cancelled just weeks after he was blocked from entering the UK | Ents & Arts News

Published by Daniella Wilson

US rapper Kanye West has had another concert in Europe cancelled as fury over his past comments continues to grow. The decision comes days after the artist postponed a show in France amid anger over his past antisemitic comments, he subsequently wrote on social media that he didn’t “want to put my fans in the middle of it”. “We would like to inform you that the Ye (Kanye West) concert planned for 19 June 2026 at the…Slaski stadium ‌will not take place due to formal and legal reasons,” stadium director Adam Strzyzewski said in a statement posted on Facebook. Just over a week ago, West – now known as Ye – was blocked from coming to the UK after the government concluded that his presence would “not be conducive to the public good”. You need javascript enabled to view this content Enable javascript to share Share Kanye blocked from entering UK The 48-year-old was due to headline all three nights of the Wireless Festival in London, but the event was cancelled after his electronic travel …

Polish Leader Tusk Claims Russia-Linked Crypto Firm Backed Nawrocki’s Presidential Bid

Polish Leader Tusk Claims Russia-Linked Crypto Firm Backed Nawrocki’s Presidential Bid

Published by Sam Flores

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said a cryptocurrency firm built with “Russian money” had sponsored Polish politicians from the former national-conservative government as well as a CPAC ( Conservative Political Action Conference ) event in Poland last year, where Kristi Noem, the former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, openly backed nationalist Karol Nawrocki to win the Polish presidency. Tusk was speaking on Friday in the Polish parliament, before a parliamentary vote to overrule Nawrocki who had rejected regulations of the Polish crypto-asset market. Nawrocki has vetoed two separate attempts by the liberal government to regulate this market in the past six months. Tusk claimed that the blocking of regulations by some Polish politicians indicated they were serving the interests of a specific company, Zondacrypto, which had in the past provided them with financial support and which had links with Russia. “The source of this company’s financial success is not only Russian money linked to the so-called Bratva, one of the most important mafia groups in Russia, but also to Russian secret services,” …

After Orbán Loss, Polish MEP Warns EU Set To “Subjugate Everything And Everyone” As VDL Moves Quickly To Abolish Veto Power

After Orbán Loss, Polish MEP Warns EU Set To “Subjugate Everything And Everyone” As VDL Moves Quickly To Abolish Veto Power

Published by Jenni Sidey

Via Remix News, On the back of Péter Magyar’s victory in Hungary, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU needs to work on getting rid of member states’ veto powers. For many who backed Viktor Orbán, one of their greatest fears was exactly what von der Leyen is now advancing: an unconstrained EU able to take action on foreign policy, health, and migration without the threat of a veto. It is widely assumed that the incoming prime minister of Hungary will seek a fast resolution of Brussels’ key issues with Hungary in order to unlock some €35 billion in funding. While Magyar is still seen as right of center and has already insisted border protection will remain a top priority, he has also made it clear that he will work to build a more constructive relationship with Brussels and make Hungary more a part of the European community. One way Viktor Orbán previously served as a constant thorn in the side of other member states was via use of the veto power, …