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How HeavyFinance plans to finance the regen ag transition for more of Europe’s small and medium farmers
In 2023, the European Commission adopted a bundle of sustainability measures that included, among other things, new legislation that would require EU member states to monitor the health of their soils and fertilizer use. The Soil Monitoring Law will in effect give soil similar protections received by air and water and enable the capture of…
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Anatomy of a Commission: Rethinking Composer-Ensemble Commissions from a Visual Artist Perspective
Designed for both music creators and their collaborators, “Anatomy of a Commission” is a digital resource that aims to increase transparency about the commissioning process. For more information about the initiative, visit American Composers Forum’s website. I distinctly remember a conversation I had with some painters at a residency a few years ago. I told them…
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Anatomy of a Commission: Rethinking Composer-Ensemble Commissions from a Visual Artist Perspective
Designed for both music creators and their collaborators, “Anatomy of a Commission” is a digital resource that aims to increase transparency about the commissioning process. For more information about the initiative, visit American Composers Forum’s website. I distinctly remember a conversation I had with some painters at a residency a few years ago. I told them…
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Sports As a Classroom: Leadership & Diversity on and off the Basketball Court
Story Links CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The basketball court serves as an experiential classroom for leadership and diversity. The skills developed on the court can positively impact not only the players but also their communities by fostering inclusivity, embracing diversity, and breaking down barriers. Leaders in basketball can contribute to creating a more equitable and understanding…
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Spartanburg, South Carolina opens food truck park
A food truck park has opened at the Monarch Café in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The park is open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner, according to a report by WSPA. The food trucks provide a variety of food such as ribs,…
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The Best Movies, TV and Music for April
Welcome to Culture Hound, InsideHook’s deep dive into the month’s most important cultural happenings, pop and otherwise (note: you can find our monthly book guide a little later this week). Dev Patel’s directing debut (he also stars and wrote the original storyline) seems like the next John Wick with a hint of Fight Club. It’s…
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Scooter Braun and the Twilight of the Music Manager
A Critic at Large Scooter Braun and the Twilight of the Music Manager For a high price, early pop impresarios worked to protect their young charges from the record labels and the concert venues; only with time would the artists come to recognize that they also needed protection from their protectors.Photo illustration by Lincoln Agnew;…
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Oklahoma Music Minutes for April 1-5: Music you should hear this week
KOSU’s Oklahoma Music Minute features musicians and bands from across the state. Here’s this week’s featured artists. Monday, April 1 CHALLO is from Oklahoma City. Find more of their music at instagram.com/challomusic. Tuesday, April 2 Daniel Mudliar is from Oklahoma City. Find more of their music at instagram.com/danielmudliar. Wednesday, April 3 Josh Fudge is from…
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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: A breakdown of the mental health landscape
The mental health landscape is changing, especially when it comes to perception and demand. “The pandemic has definitely accelerated that,” said Mat Gass, central region president for Burrell Behavioral Health. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the percentage of adults seeking any type of mental health treatment increased by 2.4% between…
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How your exposure to light affects your mental health
ORLANDO, Fla. – More than one in five Americans live with a mental health disorder. Now, researchers are looking at how exposure to light could affect a person’s chances of developing a psychiatric condition. You use it to see the world around you but now researchers are finding light can affect your mental health in…
