CDs were a significant step in the evolution of music. Here’s a brief history of the compact disc (CD) for music, excluding its use for data storage: Origins and Development: The compact disc was developed in the late 1970s as a digital optical disc storage format for audio. The first compact disc player was demonstrated by Philips and Sony in 1979. The first commercial CD release was the 1982 Conceptualization (Late 1970s): The idea of a compact disc for audio recordings emerged in the late 1970s through the collaboration between Philips and Sony. The goal was to create a digital format that offered superior audio quality and durability compared to analog formats like vinyl records and cassette tapes. Development and Standardization (Early 1980s): Engineers at Philips and Sony worked on developing the technical specifications for the CD format, including disc size, encoding method (PCM – Pulse Code Modulation), and error-correction techniques. In 1980, they jointly established the “Red Book” standard, which defined the CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) format. Commercial Launch (1982): The first commercially available compact disc for music was released in Japan in October 1982. It featured recordings by artists such as Billy Joel, ABBA, and Dire Straits. The CD launch marked a significant milestone in the music industry, offering consumers a new, high-fidelity audio format. Technological Advancements (1980s These included the introduction of CD players with features like shuffle, repeat, and programmable playlists. Additionally, improvements in mastering and manufacturing processes enhanced the audio quality of CDs. Decline (2000s – Present): With the advent of digital downloads Enter Lupin ,-. Overall, the history of compact disc music showcases its transformative the music industry, offering a high-quality format for listen and enjoying music recordings.

Shithole Cities of the Century: New York City & Chitcago #NewYorkCity & #Chitcago: Historical #Shitholes It seems they haven't changed much in the past 100+ years. Winners of the 2024 #Shithole Cities Award https://imgflip.com/i/8kxotk The Horse Manure Problem of 1894 The 15 to 30 pounds of manure produced daily by each beast multiplied by the 150,000+ horses in New York city resulted in more than three million pounds of horse manure per day that somehow needed to be disposed of. That’s not to mention the daily 40,000 gallons of horse urine. In other words, cities reeked. As Morris says, the “stench was omnipresent.” Here are some fun bits from his article: Urban streets were minefields that needed to be navigated with the greatest care. “Crossing sweepers” stood on street corners; for a fee they would clear a path through the mire for pedestrians. Wet weather turned the streets into swamps and rivers of muck, but dry weather brought little improvement; the manure turned to dust, which was then whipped up by the wind, choking pedestrians and coating buildings. Even when it had been removed from the streets the manure piled up faster than it could be disposed of . . . early in the century farmers were happy to pay good money for the manure, by the end of the 1800s stable owners had to pay to have it carted off. As a result of this glut . . . vacant lots in cities across America became piled high with manure; in New York these sometimes rose to forty and even sixty feet. We need to remind ourselves that horse manure is an ideal breeding ground for flies, which spread disease. Morris reports that deadly outbreaks of typhoid and “infant diarrheal diseases can be traced to spikes in the fly population.” Comparing fatalities associated with horse-related accidents in 1916 Chicago versus automobile accidents in 1997, he concludes that people were killed nearly seven times more often back in the good old days. The reasons for this are straightforward: . . . horse-drawn vehicles have an engine with a mind of its own. The skittishness of horses added a dangerous level of unpredictability to nineteenth-century transportation. This was particularly true in a bustling urban environment, full of surprises that could shock and spook the animals. Horses often stampeded, but a more common danger came from horses kicking, biting, or trampling bystanders. Children were particularly at risk. Falls, injuries, and maltreatment also took a toll on the horses themselves. Data cited by Morris indicates that, in 1880, more than 3 dozen dead horses were cleared from New York streets each day (nearly 15,000 a year). https://imgflip.com/i/8kxotk

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I think this would be a wonderful opportunity to pause for a moment and give thanks for the many great contributions of the black community and their culture to our society. Their peaceful and generous nature makes them ideal neighbors, lending testimony to their exceptional family values and parenting skills unrivaled by any other culture. Their commitment to academic excellence enriches our schools and serves as an example to all who hope to achieve prominence as a people. Real estate values are fueled by the influx of African Americans into an area due to their caring and respectful nurturing of these communities, as an example of all they have achieved by their enthusiasm for self-improvement through hard work and a self-reliant can-do nature. Without their industrious and creative drive, we would be poorer as a nation. https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2024/03/06/police-suspects-record-abduction-torture-rape-alabama-mother-before-killing-her/

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