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Each year around this time the back-to-school articles begin to appear. And each year, despite not having been in school for a while, I still check them out. Maybe you can relate? While these products are most certainly geared toward people heading to school, from elementary all the way through college, they'll also work for anyone. Whether you're looking to boost your productivity, buy a new electronic device or even drape yourself in some new clothing for the fall. If you're pulling together a new work area or only making a few adjustments to an existing setup, you should be able to benefit from a new, more powerful and compact power hub, which is what Anker is now offering. Or maybe some new workout clothes and comfortable walking shoes could make racing across campus a little easier. There are a variety of product types for all kinds of school needs—and nonschool needs, too. As always, the prices listed may fluctuate over time. Anker 727 Charging Station (GaNPrime 100W) Anker … [Read more...] about The 9 best back-to-school products, even for people not in school

The city of Miami has approved a plan to build 50-100 “mini homes” for homeless people on an island in a move that has sparked controversy. The city’s pilot program will take roughly six months to build the tiny homes and install electricity in Virginia Key North Beach Park. Many Floridians use the island for recreational activities and are worried that the new living spaces will detract from its beauty. Esther Alonso, the owner of Virginia Key Outdoor Center, said she was “horrified on many levels” with the plan. Her business rents kayaks, bikes, and other outdoor recreational equipment to use around the island. “We’re gonna be kicked out of here,” Alonso said during a Saturday protest against the pilot program. “I’m gonna lose my business, and I’m most worried about my employees because they don’t deserve this.” Another local worried that the mini homes would ruin the island, yet understood homeless people’s plights. “Oh man, I mean I want them to have a place to … [Read more...] about Miami Wants To Send Homeless People To Live On Island With ‘Mini Homes’ | The Daily Wire

Attitude. Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni describes how collaboration with Māori and disability organisations will aid development of the framework of the new Ministry for Disabled People. (First published November 1, 2021) EXPLAINER: Four years ago Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni promised to overhaul the welfare system. A crack team was pulled together, called the Welfare Expert Advisory Group. They did their job, coming up with 42 recommendations. None have been fully implemented. Olivia Shivas explains why it matters to the disability community. It’s a simple enough question: how do you make the benefit system actually benefit people? Particularly for those who need a helping hand. It took the best of the best team of experts, led by the now Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, more than a year to come up with 42 recommendations, carefully and expertly considered, though probably robustly debated. The Welfare Expert Advisory Group ( WEAG) … [Read more...] about Explainer: How the government asked for social welfare advice, got it, ignored it, and the impact on people with disabilities

Edifier's Stax Spirit S3 planar headphones provide exceptional sound by doing things differently than more traditional ones. Instead of using cone-shaped speakers in each earcup, these planar headphones use magnets on either side of a thin diaphragm to produce sound. The result is crisp, even sounds across a wider frequency range with more distinct separation. The clarity is remarkable. While music and audio sound exceptional, there are some trade-offs. This technology isn't new, but it is more expensive compared to using traditional dynamic drivers. Plus some people don't like the enhanced clarity that is offered. It's a little like the debate between whether a vinyl record or CD playing the same song sounds better. Edifier Stax Spirit S3 retail for approximately $399, and they are priced affordably for planar headphones. While the audio is excellent, some of the design choices and the lack of certain features won't make these headphones a slam dunk for everyone. Still, anyone … [Read more...] about Edifier Stax Spirit S3 planar headphones sound amazing but lack features

A Chinese diplomat has criticized America, saying the U.S. "makes war" whereas China "makes everything else". The comments were made by Zhang Meifang, the Consul General of China in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She also mocked a warship from Taiwan, which China considers a renegade province, which she described as a "museum piece". On Twitt er Zhang posted a split photo with an armed soldier in the top half, and boxes marked "Made in China" below. She wrote: "The #US makes war. #China makes most everything else. Who exactly is leading the world in the right direction?" Just minutes earlier Zhang posted a tweet mocking one of Taiwan's ships. Tensions are high between the two countries after a controversial visit from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi . She posted two pictures of Taiwanese frigate ROCS Lan Yang, and compared it unfavorably with those in use by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA). Zhang added: "This is #Taiwan warship under the nose of #PLA - a museum piece. … [Read more...] about Chinese official says U.S. ‘making war’ while China ‘makes everything else’