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Here’s Some Positive News: The Person Responsible For Killing Net Neutrality Is Leaving

Fri, Dec 12, 2020
by Drew McManus
Vox reports that Ajit Pai will be stepping down as FCC chair on January 20, 2021, the same day President-elect Biden is sworn into office. Pai is the individual singlehandedly responsible for gutting Net Neutrality, the set of regulations that used to require Telecom providers, (like Internet Service Providers Comcast, Verizon, Time Warner, and AT&T)
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Looking For An Ideal Holiday Office Gift?

Wed, Dec 12, 2020
by Drew McManus
Office gifting doesn’t have to be hard. Fortunately, Arts Admin Merit Badges are the ideal solution to an otherwise irksome quandary. And in the age of COVID where everyone is working more with less, showing acknowledgement and appreciation is more important than ever. They’re a great way for arts admins to show appreciation for hard
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thu, Nov 11, 2020
by Drew McManus
I’m taking the rest of the week off from blogging and I hope everyone will be able to set aside time to enjoy a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving with family and friends. If you’re looking for something to binge that has a superb soundtrack, consider Star Trek: Lower Decks. Easily, the best Trek series soundtrack
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COVID-19 Results And Vaccine Status Checks Are On The Horizon

Mon, Nov 11, 2020
by Drew McManus
While research like Project RESTART-19 is working on helping venues determine which measures help keep patrons as safe as can be expected, providers like Ticketmaster are exploring what can be done at their point of contact as literal gatekeepers. Billboard published an article on 11/11/20 by Dave Brooks that examines how the ticketing provider is attempting
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Happy Belated Veterans Day

Thu, Nov 11, 2020
by Drew McManus
I was so excited to post news about the COVID-19 study results that I completely blanked on my usual Veterans Day post. And this year’s entry is extra special because thanks to the voters of Arizona, one of the biggest threats to military music will no longer be in Congress! Senator Martha McSally lost her
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