Porter, Middle Tennessee knock off Ohio 83-81 in OTThanksgiving Eve has fully replaced New Years Eve as the biggest bar night of the year. Having reduced my playing schedule, this is the first Thanksgiving Eve in my 50-year musical career that I have had that night open to go out and hear great music. So, the problem is this: with all of these choices, where should I go? Let’s look at the options. The party starts tonight when Uncle Charlie & The Meatballs take the Copper City Brewing Company stage from 7-9. Tired of arguing politics with your drunk uncle? Stay in town and head to the Celtic Harp for Gridley Paige Naked and Scared at 6 p.m.; Piggy Pat’s for Stage Road from 6-9; Smoking Guns Saloon at 7 p.m. for Grit N Grace and Broken Rule; Lukin’s for Remedy at 9; or One Genny for Soul Injection at 9:30 p.m. If you time it right, maybe you can catch all these great bands. There’s no shortage of great music in the valley either, with Don Pinto & Friends at Heelpath Brewery in Frankfort at 6 p.m., Steve Rigo at Ilion Elks lodge from 6-9 , Rocking Rod at Perri’s Pub in Frankfort beginning at 7 p.m., and the Max Scialdone Band at Fratello’s Pizzeria from 8-11 The party returns to Rome on Wednesday with DIGG and BADDOGG at The Snubbing Post, Mark Macri at DeMatteo’s at 6 p.m. and, for those in a tryptophan-induced mellow jazz mood, ZZ Entertainment with an early 4:30 show at Franca’s Wine Room. OK, where to go now? Let’s head west, where the choices are plentiful, including 7 Hamlets with a 5:30 p.m. show from Second Breakfast, Chasing Neon at Vernon Downs at 6 p.m., Before August playing the Verona VFW at 7 p.m., Anthony Consiglio with a 6 p.m. performance at 3 Bastrds Brewing and, finally, The BOMB returns to rock Nothin’ Fancy at 9 p.m. Or maybe you need a slightly longer drive to work off the huge meal or disappointing football scores. Again, there’s plenty to choose from, including Stan Premo Project at the Sandbar Grill in Bernhards Bay (6 p.m.); Nelson Brothers at the Camden American Legion, (7 p.m.); Fish Creek Rodeo at the Cleveland House (6 p.m.) Florence Hotel — Just Thrown Together (7 p.m.) and SGB Party at the Good Life in Camden. (7 p.m.). Also — I told you there was a lot to choose from — Kevin “K-Dogg” Dundon at The Junction in Alder Creek at 6; Whiskey Creek at Matteson Hotel in Cedarville at 8:30pm; Brian Wagner at Meier’s Creek Brewing in Cazenovia at 6 p.m.; and Terry Mojo Johnson at Nick Stoner Inn in Caroga Lake at 5 p.m. Now let’s hear from the people who claim there’s never anything going on around here.None
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Crime Club from Anyone existing in the Apple universe would be thrilled to find these noise-canceling headphones under the tree. Everything from Zoom meetings to Linkin Park albums to a favorite true crime podcast sounds crystal clear on these over-ear headphones, available for $549. Plus, they seamlessly integrate into the Apple universe effortlessly connecting to iPhones and iPads and MacBooks and have Apple’s sleek minimalist design. AirPods Max on and Music fans and vinylheads will appreciate this subscription service that delivers fresh tunes each month, starting at $279 for a six-month membership. Choose between hip-hop; jazz, blues, funk or soul; or musical essentials that span genre and Vinyl Me Please will serve up something new, interesting, fun and always on vinyl. Six Month Membership on Rimowa set the bar for luxury travel accessories and continues to live up to its reputation. There is no better suitcase, available for $1,650 for road warriors, airline million milers, and would-be travel influencers. Its stylish, Instagram-ready looks aside, it’s also just a really good, nearly-indestructible suitcase with enough space for a long weekend trip. Cabin Twist Suitcase on This Danish tech company has built a reputation on combining sleek, stylish design with some of the best audio in the game. This speaker, available for $1,299, is also portable, which means backyard barbecues, tailgates, and picnics will have a pitch-perfect soundtrack with a sound sure to satisfy even the most critical of ears. Beosound A5 on and College grads, newlyweds, first-time renters, and anyone looking for a kitchen refresh will appreciate this $275 pots and pans set from Great Jones, the internet’s favorite kitchenware company. This four-piece set includes all the basics, including a soup or pasta pot, a sauce pan, and two frying pans in different sizes. 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XGIMI Laser Projector on Le Creuset’s Dutch oven is a kitchen classic, but that means most ardent cooks already have one. This bread oven, available for $240, though is a useful addition to any kitchen arsenal, particularly for people who love to have fresh bread in the house. The cast-iron oven is designed to heat to a high temperature while also trapping and circulating steam, which will all go to helping create a crisp crust, soft interior, and excellent flavor. Bread Oven on and If food is your love language or you need something for someone who has everything, a Goldbelly subscription is a great option. Each month, the folks at the food delivery company pick a favorite product like barbecue from Kansas City, lobster rolls from Maine, Muffuletta from New Orleans, or world-renowned ice cream. Each box will contain enough treats to feed four people as long as they’re willing to share. Subscriptions start at $249.50 for three months and go up to $899.95 for 12 months. Monthly Food Subscription on Receiving a KitchenAid stand mixer is a rite of passage for cooks, bakers, homeowners, and anyone with a kitchen to fill and a drive to whip up something delicious. The mixer, available for $479, is incredibly useful and versatile making everything from cakes to pizza dough to fresh pasta to extruding sausage. That versatility makes it one of the rare kitchen appliances that is worth the loss of counter space. KitchenAid Artisan Mixer onDigital literacy programme for rural areas launched through GP libraries(TNS) — N.C. A&T State University will be the first public university in the state to offer a bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence (AI). While some other North Carolina universities have an artificial intelligence concentration within a computer science degree, A&T will be the only institution to offer the standalone bachelor’s degree. The UNC Board of Governors recently approved the program, and the school hopes to enroll its first students in fall 2025, according to a news release. “Artificial Intelligence and machine learning are increasingly part of everyday life with the potential for profound and far-reaching impact on virtually every facet of society,” said Chancellor James R. Martin II. "Our new bachelor’s degree will prepare students for immediate impact, especially in the critical area of human interaction with AI.” The program will allow students to enroll in one of two concentrations: Advanced AI Systems, offered through the College of Engineering, and Applied AI in the College of Science and Technology. “Our bachelor’s degree will enable our graduates to help create real world solutions to complex global issues and shape a brighter future through science and technology," said Abdellah Ahmidouch, dean of the university's College of Science and Technology. AI has been a quickly growing industry nationally. According to the most recent Hannover Research report on the AI workforce, “The AI labor market in North Carolina is projected to expand more than three times as fast as the overall labor market, creating over 20,000 new jobs.” “It’s nearly impossible to overestimate the impact of AI in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” said Stephanie Luster-Teasley Pass, dean of the College of Engineering.
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Tuition fees in private schools already average £18,000 a year, according to the Independent Schools Council, which represents private schools. That figure is set to rise, with the government estimating that tuition fees will increase by around 10 percent, with schools taking on part of the additional cost. "High and rising standards cannot just be for families who can afford them," said education secretary Bridget Phillipson. Opponents of the reform say state school enrolment will explode if the private sector is lost, increasing the cost to the government. But studies contradict this. The Institute for Fiscal Studies calculated that the number of children in state schools will actually fall by 2030 due to a projected population decline. Several research centres also point out that the disparity between private and state schools widened sharply under the 14-year Conservative rule. 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