A video about the making of the Dolby Atmos Harry Potter productions we're all loving.
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The Calamity Club
A Novel
By
Kathryn Stockett
theirs—and the power of friendship to change everything.
Oxford, Mississippi, 1933.
Abandoned by her mother one Christmas Eve, eleven-year-old Meg Lefleur has learned the hard way to rely on no one. Now one of the unadoptable "big girls" at the Lafayette County Orphan Asylum, she fights each day to keep her spirit unbowed.
Birdie Calhoun, unmarried and outspoken, has come to Oxford to ask her socialite sister to help the struggling family she’s left behind. But as the Depression tightens its grip, Birdie discovers her sister’s seemingly charmed life is a tapestry of lies.
Then, Birdie encounters Charlie, a woman running low on luck with little left to lose. When their fates—and Meg’s—converge, Charlie comes up with an audacious plan for them to take control of their lives. But in a place and time where hypocrisy is rife and women’s freedom is fragile, even the smallest act of defiance can have dangerous consequences.
The Calamity Club will make you laugh, cry, and cheer—an epic testament to underestimated women who know that calamity can be the spark of new beginnings. This is Kathryn Stockett at her most confident, heartfelt, and hilarious—the triumphant return of one of the most beloved storytellers of our time.
Well, hell. I just learned that i can do control+shift+w and close all open documents in NotePad++. this makes my life all kinds of easier.
What I can gather from the description it looks like it could be funny.
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1
By:
Beth Brower
“I’ve arrived in London without incident. There are few triumphs in my recent life, but I count this as one. My existence of the last three years has been
nothing but incident.”
The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighborhood of St. Crispian’s. But Emma’s plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged
by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian’s.
Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious
realities of her life at Lapis Lazuli House.
Audiences have compared Beth Brower's writing to Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, P.G. Wodehouse, and L. M. Montgomery.
Last night I finished the Dolby Atmos Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It was spectacular. Today we're having an ignore the world reading and gaming day. Bob's going to game with one of our friends and the 3 of us are going to chat. RDR2 is the game of choice if anyone is curious.
LOL. i put my post about doing my show through ChatGPT. And this is what it came up with.
I so don't at all talk like this...
Ready to make some noise? 🎶🔥
I’m hosting a full-throttle rock show at 5 PM Eastern on XTFM!
Come for the music. Stay for the chaos.
Chat live with us on Discord or WhatsApp and be part of the show!
Tune in:
http://xtransmissionfm.com/
Tonight is the Gary Newman show! It's going to be a blast.
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@Lynn @LeonianUniverse Just because people think different doesn't mean they're Neurodivergent. Just because people like routine doesn't mean they're autistic. Just because someone likes sandwiches cut in a certain way doesn't mean they have to have a label. People just need to relax, live, and be happy. Especially because none of us know how long we have.
This book looks good as well.
Honeysuckle
by Bar Fridman-Tell
The Bear and the Nightingale meets Weyward in this enchanting, deeply compelling debut about love and power, autonomy and consent.
Named a Best Book of March 2026 by Barnes & Noble and Apple.
Once upon a time, on the edge between meadow and forest, there was a lonely child with only his older sister for company. In exchange for being left in peace, his sister made him a playmate—Daye, a girl woven from flowers and words. And for the first time, this boy, Rory, had a friend.
Rory couldn’t be happier, until he learns that Daye is a short-lived creature. At the end of each season, she must be woven back together or fall gruesomely apart. And every time Daye falls apart might be her last.
As Rory and Daye grow older and the line between friendship and romance begins to blur, Rory becomes desperate to break this cycle of bloom and decay. But the farther Rory pushes his research and experiments to lengthen Daye’s existence, the more Daye begins to wonder just how much control she really has over her own life.
As a loose reimagining of the story of Blodeuwedd from Welsh mythology, Honeysuckle is an entrancing, inventive, and unsettling debut.
This book sounds like it could be good.
Sing the Night
By:
Megan Jauregui Eccles
Narrated by:
Lauren Ezzo
Series:
Opera Magique,
Book 1
Discover a fantastical story inspired by The Phantom of the Opera, as musical magicians compete for the once-in-a-lifetime role as the King's Mage, but
only if their magic—or fellow contestants—don't destroy them first—perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Erin Morgenstern.
For as long as Selene remembers, she's only wanted one thing: to sing the boldest, brightest magic into existence and win L′Opéra du Magician. To the winner
goes the spoils of being declared King′s Mage, a position her father held years ago, before he lost control of his magic and spiraled into madness, leaving
Selene an orphan. But when the competition turns cutthroat and a competitor steals Selene′s song, the chance to redeem her father's legacy begins to slip
through her fingers.
Until, in the depths of the opera house, she discovers a mysterious and beautiful man trapped within a mirror. He offers not only the magic of music, but
a darker sorcery of shadow, blood, and want. He can help Selene if she helps him in return—but his forbidden magic may not be worth the cost.
As the competition continues and mages are driven to ruin competing for the king′s favor, Selene must navigate betrayal, the return of childhood love,
and the price of ambition.
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@Lynn @LeonianUniverse Yes, exactly. If people want to marry. Awesome. If they want to live in sin forever, as some call it. That's their decision. If they get engaged for however many years and decide to not marry it's not for us to judge. But it was an interesting article.
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@LeonianUniverse Actually, Bob and I have been together for nearly 14 years. And we figure why ruin a good thing with marriage. Oh, if he asked. I'd happily say yes. But people do have their reasons.
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@Fragglemuppet That might not work so well for blind people. But sighted people watch tv, movies and all that on their phones, tablets, computers all the time. I can put a tv show on in the background and get just as much out of it as though I were just sitting at the computer. Or if I were doing household tasks like today I'd carry my phone around with me and use headphones/earbuds.
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@ChocolatePie@tweesecake.social I saw. And I appreciated that. I made triple sure that I got the spelling right when I first mentioned it. It was the least I could do.
I'm excited about this book.
But I'm only on book 4 of the series. But what I've read I've loved.
The Glittering Heath , By Ben Anderson ,
It's the autumn of 1848 in Ireland, and something in the world of Men has changed. Fairies have been seen, strange creatures dance under the moon on the bogs. The Dark Others have grown bold, and have plans to bring in an age of darkness. Colleebn is sent on a journey after Fafnir, back to his ancient forge in the depths of time, where he intends to create a final relic to deal with the Fomorians once and for all. Frederick discovers the location of the same forge in the present, and goes there with an unlikely set of allies to find and retrieve that same relic. All the while, the Dark Others are on their trail, and a final encounter with them will shape the destiny of the worlds. Bold adventures, ancient legends, fairy tales, strange creatures, and unlooked-for surprises are woven throughout this seventh book of The McGunnegal Chronicles.
Finished my story for my writing group prompt. I did kind of procrastinate. But I did come up with something.
Has anyone read this series?
I'm sure the enemies will end up lovers and all will end well and happily.
Synopsis for book 1.
Title: Empire of Flame and Thorns
Author: Marion Blackwood
A fae rebel. A ruthless dragon commander.
And a deadly trial that will turn their lives upside down.
Trapped in the Seelie Court by a forest of thorns, Selena Hale lives at the mercy of the dragon shifters. Her only chance to gain her freedom is by entering the Atonement Trials: a deadly competition that pits fae magic users against each other. Only three people can win, and Selena intends to be one of them.
There is only one problem. Draven Ryat, the ruthless commander of the dragon shifter army, is determined to make her lose.
He symbolizes everything that she hates, and if he finds out that she is also a member of the secret fae rebellion, he will not only mess with her chances to win, he will kill her. But the more time she spends with him, the more she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him.
And nothing is more dangerous in a lethal trial than a distracted heart.
Especially one that beats for the enemy.
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@LeonianUniverse Oh. I wasn't at all calling you autistic. I was just using various examples that people into stereotypes might believe. I don't appreciate any labels. And I don't appreciate the fact that everyone seems to have them whether they want to or not. 🤷♀️
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@amy0223 Skyline is one of my favorites. I get the 4-way with Beans. Bob gets the 4-way with onions. We had it a couple weeks ago when we went to visit dad in the hospital. The next time we go to Connecticut we need to get some of the chili for Bob's brother and family.
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@EJGilbert@dragonscave.space I liked the Dectalk voices when I'd read on the Kurzweil when I was a kid and young teen. But these days there are voices that sound so much better. I don't understand why people insist on using Eloquence and other such old voices when there are voices that are much more clear and sound better. Eloquence and maybe even Dectalk is great for people who may have hearing loss's and such. I can't at all deny that. But sometimes i feel like many many people are just stuck in the old days when it comes to such things. It's kinda like why beat a dead horse. @bmoore123@tweesecake.social @mcourcel@allovertheplace.ca @mewproj@fwoof.space
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@LeonianUniverse I'm thinking there's probably a lot more to the story. Maybe they fell out of love. I can't say. I don't take a lot of what i read about famous people seriously at all. Because it's usually scued in one way or another. But I did read the article before making my reply.
I'm a little bit sad when people misspell Artemis.
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@Fragglemuppet@fandom.ink I hate when people mansplain. And I'm not at all fond of that word. But I totally get your point. I'm a believer of less is more. Especially on social media. I've never been overly wordy. And I feel if people have questions they'll ask. Talking is a different story. I can talk people's ears off. Lol. I just figured people don't have the time to read long-winded crap. Not saying you at all do this. I'm just explaining why I think and do what I do.
Next Thursday we're seeing Willy Tea Taylor! I can't wait! And we're going to have excellent coal fire pizza before the show. The place he's playing has excellent pizza. So of course I'm quite excited. Then in April we're going to see Alice Cooper for time number 3 I think it is for me?
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@luv4music1231@hear-me.social I always wanted to go see Metallica until I learned that they do the really annoying thing of stopping half way through a song and trying to get everyone to yell and scream for them. that would annoy me to absolutely no end. Especially these days. i've even heard this in live performances people have let me hear. Or even on Youtube.
Bob and i are doing yet another joint show. We start today at 5 PM East. You can chat with us on either Discord or WhatsApp.
Join us for all the fun.
http://xtransmissionfm.com/
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@LeonianUniverse People are always trying to diagnose or put a label on everyone for everything these days. It's frustrating. I'd never tell you or anyone your way of doing or thinking is wrong. Because that's not at all my place. You just do you and be you. And fuck what everyone else happens to think. They're not you. And they don't live your life. @Lynn
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@serichsen@caneandable.social Thanks! I hadn't gotten there yet. I'm glad you made me aware of this.
I'm so glad Sevendust isn't breaking up.
I'm sad however that they're playing at Sonic Temple. Because... Sonic Temple. I'm too old for that kind of thing. And i don't want to see my favorite bands for 15 minutes or half an hour and be around a lot of stinky drunk probably annoying people. LOL.
https://metalinjection.net/news/sevendust-was-planning-to-break-up-after-their-new-record
I woke up to learn that The Huntress and the Holder of hands is coming out with a new album in June! The singer from The Devil Makes Three is going to be on a track.
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@gtbray@allovertheplace.ca I'm sure it's probably happening with Aira as well. But we're just not hearing about it nearly as much. Regardless it's really quite sad, no matter who's doing it and with what app.
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@kernsac@mindly.social I'll be interested to see what you think of them. Most people I've talked to about them love them. I've seen some comments from sighted people on Facebook where they have minor issues. But they at least say they're for the most part awesome.
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@baxaphobia@caneandable.social He sure is! And he still sounds good after all these years.
Caitlin Candy - Still Here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9_NbLccnKM
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@LeonianUniverse I love Jersey Mike's. But I find that no matter which Tuna sub I eat it doesn't keep me full for as long as some of the others. I'll be interested to know which of the two sandwiches you like better and why.
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@DavidGoldfield@allovertheplace.ca I have noticed that is a thing with consonants and Eloquence. But you are also right about the fact that it does do really well with super high speeds. I do use it sometimes. But if I'm going to read for pleasure or something that's long I might go with one of the higher quality voices. I like Tom as well. @EJGilbert@dragonscave.space @bmoore123@tweesecake.social @mcourcel@allovertheplace.ca @mewproj@fwoof.space
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@LeonianUniverse@caneandable.social I generally like to stay pretty positive on social media as well. But I'm also not going to deny the sad I'm going through. No. I'm not going to talk about every single detail. but if I'm feeling sad I'll post it. If I'm feeling happy i'll post that too. Even if someone had 364 days and one bad one there's nothing wrong with that.
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@LeonianUniverse @Lynn Absolutely nothing about rich and famous people surprises me any more. But I'm old and cynical. Haha.
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@prism@infosec.exchange I've not heard the Piper voices yet. So I've not got an opinion on that. Now I kind of want to see what they sound like. @DavidGoldfield@allovertheplace.ca @EJGilbert@dragonscave.space @bmoore123@tweesecake.social @mcourcel@allovertheplace.ca @mewproj@fwoof.space
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@RaineyDay @SapphireRose91 @startrek2025 Leftover and McDonalds are two words that just don't belong in the same sentence. LOL.
Looks like there was an update for TAccess.
New:
- Added option to automatically copy AI results to clipboard.
- Added option to play a sound during AI processing.
- Added French, Russian, and Ukrainian translations (GUI and speech).
- Added AI-powered message translation via Gemini (Ctrl+T or context menu).
- Added system notification filtering and persistent Windows notifications.
- Added secure session storage with encryption.
- Added bug reporting system with automatic logs.
- Added group/channel creation and moderation actions.
- Added polls with full interaction support.
- Added topic management for forums and supergroups.
- Added privacy and security settings (sessions, visibility, calls, etc.).
- Added reactions (Alt+R).
- Added “New Chat” feature with accessible contact list.
- Added customizable accessibility preferences (names, unread counters, status position).
Fixes:
- Fixed audio playback latency and pause/resume issues.
- Fixed incorrect durations and chat refresh issues.
- Fixed focus and navigation inconsistencies.
- Fixed file download issues and deadlocks.
- Fixed missing translations and error messages.
- Fixed notification handling issues.
- Fixed excessive API calls and performance problems.
- Fixed session termination bug.
- Fixed poll updates and display issues.
- Fixed topic parsing and creation issues.
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@technocounselor @amy0223 I hope you do. I enjoy them. I'm just glad there's a choice between beans and onions. I can have the 4 way with beans. Bob can have it with onions. It's the best of both worlds.
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@AstralAudio@mastodon.social Happy birthday! 42 could be a great year. It's what I'm hoping for at least.
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@luv4music1231@hear-me.social I was able to find some Bootlegs from even Cleveland of all places. It's almost like their older performances are way better. I will always love Live Shit Binge and Purge for example.
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@kernsac@mindly.social Oh. I'm not sure that i knew you were a Harry Potter fan. This very much makes me happy. I asked because I thought this was your first time listening.