Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application peacefully passed away at his home in Lake Charles he graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL) with a degree in civil engineering He then began his career with Bartley Incorporated and enjoyed a successful career in building in Lake Charles One of his proudest accomplishments was the Lake Charles Regional Airport Terminal He was an active member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church as he supported the Calcasieu and Cameron Parish 4-H Clubs Alfred's life revolved around his family He instilled a deep sense of love and devotion in his family and in everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him Those left to cherish his memory include his children: John Palma (Cindy) and James Palma (Diana); his grandchildren: Michael Palma (Rachael) and Jason Farner; his great-grandchildren: Graham and Madison Fitzpatrick Beni Murphy; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends Gayle Zembower and his two favorite hunting and fishing buddies Alfred and Mary Marcello Palma; his sister The family would like to thank their loving caregivers and Amedisys Hospice donations to the church would be appreciated A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday 2025 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home Visitation will begin on Sunday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a rosary being recited at 6:00 PM There will be no public visitation on Monday Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (7News) — A Maryland man has been arrested after fatally shooting his girlfriend was charged with both first and second-degree murder of Brianna Burton according to the Prince George’s County Police Department ALSO READ | Grace Preparatory student detained after threatening the school on Google Chat Burton was dropped off at a hospital at 7:20 a.m according to Montgomery County Police (MCP) who investigated the initial report Investigators found she was shot in Prince George’s County Palma was arrested on April 29 and is in the custody of Prince George’s County Department of Corrections Anyone with information about this case can call detectives at 301-516-2512 Contact: Christianne Smith dynamic and vibrant one-way promenade designed with the community in mind now welcomes residents and visitors with wide sidewalks and inviting public spaces that encourage walking The new promenade transforms the corridor into a safer and more beautiful route for active transportation.  Caltrans and the City of Anaheim today celebrated completion of the effort with a ribbon cutting ceremony that included Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken The project was made possible with $2.6 million in grant funding through Governor Gavin Newsom’s Clean California initiative – a sweeping $1.2 billion multiyear cleanup effort led by Caltrans to remove trash create thousands of jobs and engage communities to transform public spaces The City of Anaheim also provided a local match of $1.4 million toward the project.  “Partnerships are at the heart of everything we do at Caltrans,” said Caltrans District 12 Director Lan Zhou “Collaborating with cities like Anaheim allows us to bring transformative projects to life—projects that not only enhance safety and mobility but also build community pride and improve quality of life The North La Palma Parkway Promenade is a shining example of what’s possible when state and local agencies work together toward a shared vision of a cleaner the project turned a conventional two-way asphalt road into a dynamic esplanade that enhances access to open space connects residents to nearby transit and commercial corridors and revitalizes a historically underserved area It also addresses long-term environmental stewardship goals by promoting walkability and integrating sustainable infrastructure The project is further enriched by a bilingual education and outreach campaign focused on anti-littering and anti-graffiti messages supported by events like a community clean-up day and tree-planting initiative These efforts aim to foster civic pride and long-term stewardship among residents “This marks an exciting chapter for one of Anaheim’s most historic and iconic parks,” Mayor Aitken said “We’ve turned two roads into a walkable promenade that now serves as a gateway to La Palma Park This transformation reflects a shared commitment with our state partners to build a healthier Caltrans and its local partners through the Clean California Initiative have picked up more than 2.9 million cubic yards of litter – enough to cover nine lanes of Interstate 5 with trash from the Mexican border to Oregon Caltrans also hosted more than 650 free dump days in communities throughout the state – resulting in the collection of more than 15,500 mattresses and 57,000 tires The initiative has enlisted more than 72,000 community clean-up volunteers and created thousands of jobs including positions for individuals who were formerly incarcerated or experiencing housing insecurity.      Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Along with his parents Louis was preceded by his brother and sisters and was a member of Saint Bridget of Sweden Parish He made his mark as a programmer at Uniroyal in Naugatuck and Oxford and was also the owner of Second Glance Ladies Shop and Tots and Teens an infant to pre-teen clothing shop both located on South Main Street in Cheshire His entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to his work endeared him to many He loved bowling and had a special fondness for horse racing especially trips to Saratoga during the racing season he always found joy in supporting his teams Louis's family and friends will gather to celebrate his life on Friday March 21 at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire 615 South Main Street In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Louis’ name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter 200 Executive Blvd The cybersecurity veteran succeeds Stu Sjouwerman who becomes the company’s executive chairman Human risk management specialist KnowBe4 has announced the appointment of Bryan Palma as its new president and chief executive officer The cybersecurity industry veteran replaces company founder and current CEO Stu Sjouwerman who has transitioned to the role of executive chairman With more than 25 years’ industry experience Palma arrives with a track record of scaling global technology enterprises through driving profitable growth He joins the business from multi-billion dollar cybersecurity giant Trellix where he served as CEO of the company that formed through the merger of FireEye and McAfee Enterprise Palma led some of the world's most prominent organizations through business and technology transformations - including Cisco Palma also serves on the President’s National Telecommunications Advisory Committee as well as the CloudBee board of directors “KnowBe4 is an incredibly important company in the cyber security ecosystem and at the forefront of human risk management and artificial intelligence,” Palma said in an announcement Stay up to date with the latest Channel industry news and analysis with our twice-weekly newsletter “I am humbled to join the company at such an important moment and accelerate the leadership position established by Stu and the team I am looking forward to serving our global customers and proudly calling myself a Knowster.” Stu Sjouwerman founded the company in 2010 and went on to lead the business through multiple rounds of venture capital funding as well as successfully lead a public offering KnowBe4 has since grown to serve more than 70,000 customers globally with its AI-driven ‘best-of-suite’ human risk management platform As executive chairman, KnowBe4 said Sjouwerman will help guide its AI innovation and work closely with Palma on the transition I am grateful to contribute to the creation of a new market category focused on managing human risk and confidently leave KnowBe4 in the capable hands of Bryan,” Sjouwerman commented Daniel ToddSocial Links NavigationDan is a freelance writer and regular contributor to ChannelPro covering the latest news stories across the IT A journalism graduate from Leeds Beckett University he combines a passion for the written word with a keen interest in the latest technology and its influence in an increasingly connected world He started writing for ChannelPro back in 2016 focusing on a mixture of news and technology guides before becoming a regular contributor to ITPro he has 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I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels a daughter of the late Ralph and Helene Murphy She was a proud graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and had a professional journey that led her to become an Assistant Vice President for Metropolitan National Bank Madlyn found joy in the simplest pleasures particularly her time spent with friends at her card club where laughter and companionship filled the air She prided herself in creating family traditions including turning our home into a Christmas wonderland She was preceded in death by her beloved husband whom she shared 57 beautiful years of marriage; sisters Nadine Miller and Eveleen Fasano She is survived by her dear sister Karen Cooney of Dublin OH; her loving daughter and son; Jillene Palma of Irvine CA and Mark Palma (Heather Kampine) of Concord Township A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on December 3 Professional arrangements are being handled by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes Advertiser DisclosureAdvertiser Disclosure 237 Published Articles 1012 Edited Articles Opinions and recommendations are ours alone I adore the AC Hotels by Marriott brand for its great overall value Marriott describes the brand as “Distinctively Select” with “modern designs for modern businesses” and mentions that AC Hotels by Marriott can be found in more than 175 destination cities worldwide I have stayed at several AC Hotels by Marriott and have found all have been centrally located within the city with consistent good-quality and reasonably-priced food and with service that has always been friendly and efficient Ready to add another AC Hotel to my experience list, I selected the AC Hotel Ciutat de Palma for my November 2022 visit to Palma The hotel is indeed modern and more boutique in style and ambiance I was eager to stay at this property and particularly excited to share my experience with you I frequently book flights out of Chicago O’Hare (ORD) as fares can be less expensive than from Northern Michigan where I live I normally look for fares without a predetermined destination in mind and let the best flight deals lead the way The positioning flight to ORD from northern Michigan is about 35 minutes and easy to book for 7,500 to 15,000 miles with American Airlines I always check hotel availability prior to booking my flight A good fare deal can be negated if affordable lodging isn’t available While it’s usually a preference to book my hotel stays with points, in some cases the cash rate is a much better value. Such was the case with the AC Hotel Ciutat de Palma. For a 2-night stay, 52,000 Marriott Bonvoy points would have been required to book the room I was able to find a flexible cash rate of €98 (~$102) per night for a total of ~€219 (~$227) with taxes and fees for the entire stay Hot Tip: Members of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program receive the fifth night free when booking 5 consecutive award nights if an award night costs 20,000 Marriott Bonvoy points a 5-night stay will cost you 80,000 points You do not have to have elite status to qualify for this benefit The hotel is just 11 km (~ 7 miles) from the Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) so a taxi is the most efficient way to reach the hotel I also had the option of taking the public bus but would have taken nearly an hour or required changing buses The hotel has a prime location in the heart of Palma There is no formal driveway or covered approach for the hotel but the area in front of it is marked for drop-off and taxi transport making it easy to be dropped off right at the door at night the signage on the hotel is brightly lit I arrived at the hotel around 2 p.m and my room was not yet ready I was told it would be ready about 45 minutes from then I was offered a choice of 500 Marriott Bonvoy points or a daily €10 (~$10) food and beverage credit I chose the €10 daily credit as the points would be worth only ~$3.50 even with my Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite status my status was acknowledged and I was thanked for my loyalty My surprise was due to the fact that I had requested to use my Suite Night Awards (a benefit you can select when achieving top Marriott Bonvoy elite status) and was unsuccessful There is just 1 suite in the hotel so I was pleased that it was mine to enjoy It’s also a plus to have cold water waiting at check-in Cold water flavored with lemons and limes was offered in the lobby.Advertisement Bikes for rent were available in the lobby area The rate included insurance if the bike should become damaged And if you require a ride back to the hotel the sponsoring company will come and pick you up The hotel has several private lounging spaces including 2 major seating areas in the outdoor atrium located between the lobby and the restaurant/bar area located on the bottom floor of the hotel (-0 on the elevator) the fitness room was never in use during my 3 visits (to take photos and visit the adjacent restroom) making it easy to print a required document or complete a task not easily done on a smartphone The hotel has 2 meeting rooms with the largest room having a capacity of 60 The hotel also has a complete supply of supporting audio/visual equipment On-site underground parking is located on the lower level of the hotel There is a €22 (~$23) per day charge and parking spaces are limited The hotel provides laundry services for a fee and can arrange babysitting services I was modestly excited when I headed to my room — #507 — and was even more excited to find that I actually had rooms 506 and 507 On the interior side of the entry door to 507 There was another identical entry door in the bedroom (room 506) a bedroom and bathroom were off to the right and a separate living area and bathroom were off to the left I was greeted with a note from the hotel manager I received another welcome gift from Sofia at the front desk I had asked her some questions earlier which evidently prompted her to follow up with a note containing additional recommendations and this offering of local specialties The living area was well-appointed with a sofa bed was located in the living area on a side table Both were in the 50-inch range and had 49 channels of which ~5 were English-language channels The bedroom was spacious with plenty of open floor space to move around and it was a totally separate room from the living area with its own entrance big enough to just stand on and enjoy the view The king-sized bed was comfortable and each of the 4 pillows had a different firmness The right nightstand had an electrical outlet The left nightstand was equally equipped with personal lighting Across from the bed was a nice storage unit with drawers and a padded top for luggage There was also a comfy sitting chair adjacent to the windows There were 2 identical closets in the suite — 1 located in the living area and 1 in the bedroom Each closet contained a comfy robe and slippers The living area closet held the ironing board while the bedroom closet held the safe and a copy of The Book of Mormon My suite had 2 identical bathrooms — 1 located off the primary bedroom and 1 adjacent to the living area I like a full granite bathroom and this one was similar to the one I had during my last AC Hotel stay at AC Hotel Málaga Palacio the shower had a shower wand that dueled as a shower head this AC Hotel has transitioned to full-size amenities mounted in the shower Incidental amenities such as dental and vanity kits and a shoe shine sponge were also provided The internet signal was very strong throughout the building except not as much in the wing where my suite was located If I stepped near or outside the door of my room a tradeoff as I wasn’t willing to trade rooms the views from the living area and from the bedroom were extraordinary you could see the cathedral in the distance and the harbor I could see the port just beyond the buildings The views were the same from the living area as the bedroom The AC Hotel Ciutat de Palma has 1 main dining/bar area the entire area is turned into a restaurant and then dinner service was open from 7:30 p.m There was no lunch service on weekends at the time but breakfast and dinner were served each day Breakfast was served in the main restaurant/bar area from 7 a.m I could enjoy my breakfast in my choice of several different spaces throughout the restaurant/bar area There were several choices in the cereal and yogurt section While there was a nice selection of meats and cheeses There was a lovely selection of bread ready to be toasted or eaten as is Individual servings of chopped fruit and fruit juices were offered and whole fresh fruits were also available at the buffet I really liked the selection of mostly local specialties On the first night of my stay I ate at a local neighborhood restaurant versus the hotel but the following night I couldn’t pass up the grilled octopus on the hotel restaurant menu The dish was served with 2 small baguettes of bread It was the most expensive dish on the menu but the whole meal was just €21 (~$22) including a nice glass of Spanish Rioja wine There are even electronic pagers on the tables you can use to call a server if you’re located in a remote corner of the space and can’t be seen by the server Since the dining and bar area was so expansive there was always a comfortable place to sit Beer and wine ranged from €3.50 to €4 (~$4) and mixed drinks from €8 to €10 (~$8 to $10) Each Friday the AC Lounge offers a special cocktail along with a local tapa (appetizer) for just €9 (~$9) The front desk staff were incredibly knowledgeable about the area and assisted me in arranging activities and figuring out the bus routes Here are some highlights you also won’t want to miss in the area surrounding the hotel: The Harborfront and Port — I could see the waterfront from the hotel and it was just a block or so away especially in the early morning and at sunset In the evening there was a nice selection of restaurants Old Town Palma and the Cathedral — A visit to Palma would not be complete without exploring the Old Town and the magnificent Palma Cathedral It took me about 20 minutes to walk there from the hotel Miró Museum — I am an art aficionado but you don’t have to be one to appreciate the life and talent of artist Joan Miró The nearby museum was his residence and houses an exhibition of his art Take bus #46 directly to the museum or it’s just a short taxi ride An Excellent Base for Excursions — Most of the tour companies have complimentary hotel pick-up at properties located in the city center I had a cave exploring excursion scheduled (just $39) that was unfortunately canceled at the last minute due to not enough participants but it included central hotel pickup for that price Bellver Castle — Take the hop-on/hop-off bus that stops near the hotel or a quick taxi to explore this gothic-style 14th-century structure I found the view to be one of the best in Palma Historic Train and Tram — I hopped on this rare 1912 narrow-gauge railway train and made a delightful escape from the city of Palma to the Mallorcan countryside The 1-hour train journey up into the mountains from Palma to Sóller then connects to the historic tram that goes on to Port Sóller for another 20 minutes Dining — The AC Hotel Ciutat de Palma is located in a lively neighborhood with endless dining options I found several neighborhood eateries just steps from the hotel The locals like to walk their dogs and stop for a beverage and/or bite Shopping — Don’t leave Palma without shopping for Mallorca pearls Centre Pearls located near the cathedral was a store I really liked but there are numerous choices depending on whether you want to find unique pieces or everyday wearables Supermarkets — I found several mini-marts within a 5-minute walk of the hotel A more expansive and modern supermarket is Mercadona an 8-minute walk directly up the street when you turn right out of the hotel Every staff member I encountered at the property was genuinely friendly Sergio and Sofia at the front desk were especially helpful in answering my questions and making suggestions for additional activities I did receive a follow-up call to ask if there was anything I needed I think the service I received was as good as it gets My stay at the AC Hotel Ciutat de Palma was uneventful (in a positive way) and very pleasant who can complain about an apartment-sized room with an incredible view I would say that traveling during the shoulder season has its tradeoffs or were canceled at the last minute due to low participation There were things I wanted to see and do that were not available Finding a modern hotel under $100 a night in a central location with great staff and good service is a real win It also means I may stay again at the AC Hotel Ciutat de Palma when I return to the area The AC Hotel Ciutat de Palma does not have a pool but has 2 nice outdoor spaces to sit and relax the hotel does not have an airport shuttle but the hotel is just 11 kilometers (about 7 miles) away from the airport so a taxi is a reasonable and efficient way to reach the hotel in less than 15 minutes You can also use the public bus for ~€5 (~$5) which will take around an hour It’s in an excellent location with surrounding restaurants The hotel is located close to the water and can serve as a good base for exploring Palma Christine ran her own business developing and managing insurance and financial services offices This stoked a passion for points and miles and she now has over 2 dozen credit cards and creates in-depth Plus — expert strategies 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not been influenced or reviewed by the credit card companies mentioned comments and analyses are the responsibility of the author(s) and not any Advertiser or credit card issuer with visitation one hour before at the church and a luncheon following to Maylon and Carolyn (Dahl) Palma in Northfield He graduated from New Prague High School in 1983 and Minnesota Vikings fan - following them all and cheering faithfully Darrin spent his professional life in the world of IT He was the family's go-to guy for any computer or electronic device issues and advice He also was the world's best search guru he spent a lot of time as a movie buff and listening to music He was quick to invite neighbors to join him He also had a love for animals of all sorts Over the years pets ranged from freshwater fish He leaves behind two parakeets named Sunny and Sky two French bulldogs named Winston and Winnie and a school of fish that Olivia is caring for sweetly.  Darrin had a wonderful sense of humor which he carried to his final day even amidst pain.  He will be missed by all who were lucky to have met him.  Darrin was preceded in death by his father Darrin encouraged friends and family that come to his service to dress comfortably Ten new classes joined the action on Day 2 bringing the total to 11 divisions for this edition Three racecourses and over a hundred yachts filled the Bay of Palma where light and unstable winds kept both the Race Committee and the fleet on their toes until the very end With winds proving too light in fact three classes will actually have to wait until tomorrow to make their debut The Bay of Palma was a sea of sails today as the second day of the 21st Sandberg PalmaVela got underway Following the Maxis’ opening day alone on the renowned Bay on Thursday Friday saw the addition of five ORC divisions With all 11 classes spread across three race areas Sandberg PalmaVela once again demonstrated its inclusive and diverse appeal bringing together both professional and amateur crews and yachts ranging from giant 30-metre Maxis to the smallest boat in the fleet — the 6.40-metre Viper Team Balearia helmed by Mallorca’s own María Bover competing in ORC Sportboat Light and Shifty Winds Challenge the Fleet Wind conditions were probably the defining factor of the day with light and highly variable breezes making life difficult for both the fleet and the race committees The unstable winds across nearly the entire bay forced several races to be abandoned mid way through and required repeated adjustments to the race areas Classes scheduled for coastal races — ORC 0 and A2 — managed to complete their courses in breeze ranging from five to seven knots and ORC 3 fleets finally completed a windward/leeward race late in the day and ORC 4–5 fleets took to the water and even began racing but their races were abandoned and they will need to wait until tomorrow to open their scoreboards The imposing Maxis attempted a race shortly after 13:00 but the wind died a collision between Spirit of Lorina and Magic Carpet E resulted in both yachts retiring from the day’s racing at 16:30 the Race Committee managed to set a fair course Magic Carpet E and Spirit of Lorina did not return to the racecourse and were instead meeting with the International Jury regarding the protest filed over the earlier incident while the German Rose Bullit (Wally 80) secured third overall in the Maxi fleet thanks to finishing second in the only race of the day ORC 2 and ORC 3 got their single race of the day underway after 17:00 owned by Polish sailor Marcin Sutkowski and helmed by Joan Navarro took victory in the largest class of the regatta Falapouco from RCN Torrevieja leads the fleet after finishing 11 seconds ahead of Meerblick a familiar name at PalmaVela skippered by Germany’s Gabriele Pohlmann The elegant classics of the Spirit of Tradition class sailed a 17-nautical-mile coastal race around the bay won both on the water and on corrected time finishing more than six minutes ahead of Little Thila and nine ahead of Micanga ORC 0 and ORC 1 classes had longer coastal courses of 23 nautical miles Vudu and HM Hospitales-Hyatt lead their respective divisions after the day’s racing The A2 double-handed classes also completed a 20-nautical-mile coastal race skippered by Tito Moure — already a PalmaVela winner — capitalised on their experience to take the day’s victory it took more than four hours to complete the course with Minimon of Miquel Matas (RCNP) winning the day Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email Nautica.News is your sailing and yachting website We provide you the latest breaking news and videos straight from the sailing world Contact us: info@nautica.news Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive Cybersecurity education platform KnowBe4 has appointed Bryan Palma as its new CEO and president with its current founder and cheif executive stepping down Founder and former CEO Stu Sjouwerman has transitioned to the role of executive chairman Palma has more than 25 years of technology and cybersecurity experience under his belt He was recently the chief executive officer of Trellix a multi-billion-dollar cybersecurity market leader formed through the merger of FireEye and McAfee Enterprise He serves on the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee and the CloudBees board of directors “KnowBe4 is an incredibly important company in the cybersecurity ecosystem and at the forefront of human risk management and artificial intelligence “I am humbled to join the company at such an important moment and accelerate the leadership position established by Stu and the team I am looking forward to serving our global customers and proudly calling myself a Knowster.” Sjouwerman founded KnowBe4 over fifteen years ago and over the last two decades has led the company through multiple rounds of venture capital funding and grew KnowBe4 to serve over 70,000 customers I am grateful to contribute to the creation of a new market category focused on managing human risk and confidently leave KnowBe4 in the capable hands of Bryan.” Sjouwerman will help guide KnowBe4’s artificial intelligence innovation and work closely with Palma on the transition Security culture and human risk platform KnowBe4 offers an AI-driven ‘best-of-suite’ platform for Human Risk Management creating an adaptive defence layer that fortifies user behaviour against the latest cybersecurity threats Its HRM+ platform includes modules for awareness and compliance training Both are key reasons why it's the best e-reader I've ever used and why I've been able to spend the past year reading instead of doomscrolling (quite as much the newer device has a mostly useless fingerprint scanner and a more recent version of Android—but it costs $54 more as of this writing thanks in part to the aforementioned $20 tariff-related price increase) and either one will serve you well I've owned several e-ink tablets over the years dating all the way back to the third-generation Kindle (the one with the keyboard) my parents gifted me way back in 2010 I've always found the proportions of the standard 6-inch e-reader screen a little awkward—too squarish to feel like an actual book For a while I used a larger 7.8-inch Nook Glowlight Plus and while the extra screen real estate was nice it was hampered by slow software and difficulties loading library books I never stuck with one for long (see above and all that device-hopping means my e-book collection is spread across multiple incompatible ecosystems (Nook and I have five different reading apps loaded on it my phone also gives me ready access to the rest of the internet I will pull out my phone intending to read and end up checking my notifications and getting sucked into the latest horrors on the news or maybe just mindlessly scrolling dog Reels It is basically the same size as an iPhone 15 Plus it mirrors the screen size I've gotten used to from my years of reading on a phone But it still has the benefits of a black-and-white e-ink display—which means more immersion into whatever I'm reading it runs on a fairly standard version of the Android 11 operating system which means I can download all of the different reading apps I want and I don't have to worry about being tied to a particular retailer the Palma offers everything I've ever wanted from an e-ink reader which is probably why I'm still using it after nearly a year Unlike the extremely clunky screens on most e-readers which suffer from severe lag that makes even scrolling a webpage unpleasant the Palma offers four different refresh modes from HD (best for reading super-crisp text on a static screen which can handle scrolling through your social media feeds with responsiveness close to what you'd get with an LCD screen the onscreen keyboard still feels slightly laggy with characters appearing a noticeable fraction of a second after you press them the Palma is certainly fast enough to deliver your e-books at a clip and turning pages or skipping through chapters rapidly is no problem too: Provided the app allows it (as does the native PDF reader you can pinch to zoom in and out and enjoy near-instantaneous performance which is much more than I can say for trying to magnify a PDF on my old Nook The device also lets you browse the internet with minimal lag and apps load quickly enough that I never felt like I was using a lesser device My biggest beef with my various Kindles and Nooks was the fact that I don't particularly love the user experience for either device—generally I think the Kindle and Nook iPhone apps work a lot better than the stodgier e-reader versions The beauty of the Palma is that on the operating system level its fairly unrestricted Android 11 OS offers flexibility you won't find in any proprietary on-device software Instead of resigning yourself to sorting and displaying your books however your Kindle wants you to you can choose whichever app(s) you like best as long as they're available for download in the Google Play store (sorry no jailbreaking or side-loading required (though you can certainly do the latter if you like) any and all of these apps are open to you—though Onyx has its own default reading app you are in no way railroaded into using it perhaps best of all for this Mac user who is frequently frustrated at the hoops one has to jump through to load content onto an iPhone or iPad allowing you to drag files directly into the folder where you want them without the need for a workaround like using a cloud storage app or sending an email to the Kindle servers Android support means you can also use the Palma to listen to your audiobooks—there's no headphone jack but it will pair with your Bluetooth headphones easily enough It does have an external speaker—only one; one of the speaker grilles on the bottom of the device is ornamental—but the sound quality is mediocre at best I tested out syncing audiobooks via Audible and the Kindle app, and it worked as expected, as did playing audiobooks downloaded from Libby. There's enough onboard storage—128GB, with a SIM tray for up to 1TB of extra storage—to hold an awful lot of audio material. (I'm not a heavy audiobook listener, but I did download Pocket Casts to try out the Palma as a podcast machine as it syncs with my Apple Watch and automatically connects to my Beats earbuds My favorite thing about the Palma is I can plug it into my laptop and easily sideload books and do anything else you can accomplish via drag and drop The Android OS isn't shy about letting me see the file structure and put things exactly where they need to go if you're willing to put in a little effort read in Wingdings: The possibilities are endless Android support means you can download more than reading apps doing anything but reading feels like a chore but it actually is feasible to browse the web and even watch videos on the Palma Play a YouTube video and you'll certainly be able to tell what you're looking at though the ghosting will get worse the longer it goes on (the screen refreshes itself when things get too busy—or you can tap a button to trigger a manual refresh) but considering I could barely read my email on my first Kindle's "experimental" web browser I would never suggest that using any non-reading app on the Palma is a great experience their comparable ugliness to how they'd look on a full-color LCD is a boon—as I noted at the start of this review I'm using the Palma because I want to read more books If I want to be distracted by an immersive screen experience One oddity of the Palma OS is a lack of support for dark mode at the system level I personally don't much like the effect of reading in dark mode—that is white text on a black background—especially on an e-ink display And the Palma doesn't have a simple setting allowing you to turn dark mode on or off The device will support dark mode on the app level but you'll be required to mess around with the settings in each app individually another Chinese company that makes a number of e-ink mobile devices.) at least when it comes to modern flagship devices: the Palma isn't significantly waterproof technically even iPhones are only "water resistant," but that translates to "they can survive being immersed in water for half an hour." The Palma is "water resistant" in that a few raindrops on the display won't hurt it but if you drop this thing in the tub or the pool Waterproofing is hardly a universal e-reader feature—the entry-level Kindle doesn't have it—but it would be a welcome addition to such a pricey device My mixed reactions to the Palma as an Android device aside The form factor is what it is—I personally find the 6.13-inch screen very pleasant and the 1648 x 824 screen resolution at 300 ppi means the text is always super crisp and readable The build quality feels good: the screen is "micro-etched glass" that mostly avoids issues with glare the physical buttons are responsive and easy to click and the back cover is lightly textured and easy to grip Physical buttons are a rarity on modern e-readers and since discontinuing the pricey Kindle Oasis Amazon doesn't even sell one with them any longer The Palma has a bunch: The right hand side features the power button while the left hand side has a multi-functional action button most of the reading apps I've tried will allow you turn pages by either tapping the touch screen or using the up/down buttons making it easy to read one-handed (especially considering how light it is—around 170 grams) You can also change your settings to read via infinite scroll using either your fingertip or the volume button The additional button on the left side can be mapped to a number of different functions based on a quick press which is handy if you frequently find yourself annoyed by the faint ghosting that can plague any e-ink screen The front light is comparable to what I've experienced with other modern e-readers—you can adjust the brightness and the warmth to suit your comfort level you will definitely notice a visible "ring" around the edge of the screen which isn't something I've noted with other e-readers I wasn't super impressed by the auto-brightness option which purports to set the best brightness level based on your current lighting conditions it tended to waffle back and forth between too bright and too dark It's easy enough to adjust the lighting manually that I wasn't much bothered by this but it's worth noting (and turning the feature off) One of the benefits of e-readers is that their basic displays sip power instead of gulping it And while the Palma will go a lot longer between charges that your smartphone in my anecdotal experience (I didn't run a dedicated battery test) it doesn't last quite as long as a Kindle especially if you're using a lot of different apps that require more refreshing Reading for an hour or two a day with the front light on throughout will drain the battery by half over the course of a week while the Amazon claims Kindles can last several weeks on a single charge listening to audiobooks or podcasts with Bluetooth headphones for a few hours—could see you charging the Palma as often as every other day You can stretch out this timeline by dimming the light or reading with it turned off I appreciate that I don't need to charge it every day but I would prefer not to have to charge it quite so often at least—up to 50% in half an hour or so I feel fairly safe in saying the Palma does everything I want it to very well and a bunch of stuff I don't really need it to do surprisingly well It also can do a lot more that I've only tried for purposes of running it through its paces including scanning documents with the default scanner-to-PDF app and taking photos and shooting video via the 16 megapixel rear camera (provided you download a camera app; there's no native default on the original Palma The pictures will look like crap on the device itself but if you hook it up to your laptop to access them they seem comparable to anything you'd take with a basic smartphone camera—not iPhone quality by any stretch but why does an e-reader need to have a camera at all I'd prefer a cheaper device without a camera As noted, the operating system is based on Android 11, and it's not updatable. This isn't a huge deal in terms of functionality right now, but it is conceivable that in the future, your reading apps' updates will no longer be compatible with an OS that's already more than four years old and has already reached its "end of life" when it comes to security updates that also probably isn't worth worrying about for a device you'll mostly be reading on but it's something to consider if you want to download apps that might contain sensitive personal data that bad actors could somehow get hold of via an unpatched security issue.) There's also the fact that, as a Chinese company, Onyx isn't subject to the same privacy restrictions and laws as Apple or Amazon, but that's a well of paranoia I'd rather not dip into. That's more than I can say for some folks on the r/Onyx_Boox Reddit group the only thing anyone would learn from looking at my Palma is that I read a lot of science fiction.) as you'll get the usual benefits of Amazon including Prime shipping and the option to reach out to its customer service if you have an issue with your device All of this functionality does come at a price—the device originally cost $279, and dropped to $246 with the launch of the slightly upgraded Palma 2 late last year (I've compared the two devices; suffice it to say the differences are slight enough that you might as well save some money) Even the discounted price is obviously much more than entry level Kindles it's for you to consider how much you actually want your e-ink reader to do and if the extra bells and whistles are worth paying for there would be a "Palma Lite" that provides all the basics (form factor good performance) and fewer of the extras (no camera But all of its features and singular attributes make the Boox Palma is the best e-reader for me and certainly the best e-reader I've ever used and it has helped me read more and use my phone less which is my number one priority when it comes anything I'm using to read (including an old-fashioned paper book) I think there's a good chance you'll love it Lighting: Frontlight with temperature adjustment This review was originally published in February 2024 and has been updated to reflect current Lifehacker style guidelines and well as impressions after a year of use Joel Cunningham is Lifehacker’s Deputy Editor Thanks for visiting Congratulations to Juan Camilo Liscano, chef of Palma and the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Florida Young Chef Award Winner With a firm foundation rooted in the food itself the Miami-born chef focuses on minimalism and a changing menu based on what’s freshest at his local farm delivering attractive and creative plates in a simple space in Little Havana—chosen for its proximity to every major neighborhood in Miami we spoke with him about his journey to becoming the chef he is today Join our community of travelers and food lovers! Create a free account to enjoy personalized recommendations and the chance to share your feedback with our Inspectors even if it was just potato hash with fried eggs on top The act of it was nice to slow down and do that so there were always these random trips to Argentina or Beijing The best part was working with Miles Thompson at Michael’s because every Wednesday we’d wheelbarrow a few carts from the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market to the restaurant That way of purchasing product is the best way to do it having relationships and doing business with people that you're having fun with The team at Maison—Sota Atsumi This is the best work environment that I'd ever been in It makes you want to stay as long as you can and learn as much as you can I really admired Jeremy Chan from Ikoyi you know that's a plate of food from Ikoyi They made it a point to let me make almost every single recipe that went in every single dish just to learn as much as I could Carey Hynes from Sunny's Steakhouse; he is so organized I did a stint in Mexico City at Quintonil and another at Momofuku Ko (with Sean Gray It's growing into its own personality and direction Something you'll always find at Palma is creativity and eclectic combinations that just work I think the cuisine is on the lighter side I've become friends with everybody over at the farm One I'm happiest with is keeping a version of Bouquet on the menu Everything comes from Chris from French Farms and it’s a nice way to showcase how good his herbs taste in one handheld bite There's so much time that goes on his part It's like this when you're walking around the farm yourself and picking from the herbs and trying everything yourself It is incredible getting to come in and still treat what you're doing like you're a child We're just all trying our best and remembering at the end of the day Part of why we change the menu every month is not just to make sure we're not getting bored but it's because there's a peak marker for each product that we're using We're trying to hit that sweet spot for the ingredients that we use on the menu I get a list from Chris of what will be available for this six-week period of time You're kind of trying to put the ingredients together where you think they'll fit best It's just moving with the seasons like that “we can see when you're bothered or upset or happy Honesty is important and that brings us all to the same human level where we are all here to work with each other and do our best we need each other to do our jobs properly They're just so thoughtful and considerate If you build it and put a hundred percent of yourself into it and when you're in that moment where you know you're sure Prepare to give yourself to it for a certain amount of time where it's just the only thing you think about Do it for yourself and don't compare yourself to anybody There's no ceiling when you just try your best every single day Hero image: Will Blunt / Star Chefs - Juan Camilo Liscano ​13 new restaurants receive their first MICHELIN Star ​Three new establishments are awarded the MICHELIN Green Star Her fully Italian wine list is farmer first and blends perfectly with rustic Italian cooking The general manager of the nearly 20-course tasting menu can make time stand still From listening bars to neighbourhood restaurants explore all the top recommendations from Chishuru’s Adejoké Bakare One of the most prominent chefs serving Indian cuisine talks India and his New York The Mexican capital takes center stage alongside the culinary world's top talents From Texas Barbecue to Mexico City's cutting-edge dining these new MICHELIN Guide hot spots promise unforgettable vacations and world-class cuisine These are the best lake vacations for a summer break from Lake Tahoe in the US to Lake Como in Switzerland and the MICHELIN-recommended restaurants and bolt holes to bed down in when you visit where do fashion’s biggest names retreat for a bite and a bed We imagine the post-Gala sanctuaries of the chicest attendees these iconic chefs mentor professional chefs who have an ego Who knew brisket and biscuits could be so good From tartan fabrics and stag antler furnishings to rare Scotch whiskies and castle views you'll have no doubt which country you're in when staying at these Michelin-Key hotels she has championed America’s farm-to-table movement for 54 years By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. 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Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group The Onyx Boox Palma 2 comes with a refreshed user interface A palm-friendly size makes the Boox Palma 2 an enticing ereader option The new page-styling setup in the native library app is cleaner and more modern The power button on the Boox Palma 2 is the only physical control that's got a flat surface The Boox Palma (left) and the Boox Palma 2 (right) offer the same reading experience Even the ebook titles have less text weight than before making the library app look clean and nice Taking pics with the Boox Palma 2's camera can be fun The only difference between the two Palmas is the power button which is slightly longer and flat on the new model The Onyx Boox Palma 2 is physically identical to its predecessor which isn’t a bad thing as it makes it a very unique ereader thanks to its 2:1 aspect ratio but an updated user interface gives it a fresh feel the new processor hasn't enhanced performance and the added fingerprint scanner doesn't benefit the device It also sticks to the older E Ink Carta 1200 screen and the lack of writing capabilities is a missed opportunity just as it was with its predecessor the Palma 2 is just as appealing as the original model for being the most compact ereader yet No performance improvements with new chipset Fingerprint scanner is fiddly and superfluous I might wish for more ereaders like the Onxy Boox Palma 2 but I also recognize that its form factor is exactly what makes it so unique – just like its predecessor I suppose I'd be hard pressed to appreciate it as much I do The 2:1 aspect ratio on this 6-inch ereader makes it resemble a smartphone and that's also what makes it so pocket friendly It replaces the older Boox Palma as my favorite compact ereader as I have a sneaking suspicion the previous model could be discontinued in the near future the two generations are near identical and I’d have loved to see a slightly more premium-looking chassis to match the price tag There’s only one physical difference between the original Boox Palma and the Palma 2 – the power button It’s oh-so-marginally longer and flatter to accommodate a built-in fingerprint scanner I don’t see the need for it on an ereader that can be set up with a passcode if security is top of mind but it also doesn’t function as expected It’s more miss than hit as you have to place your finger just so for it to be effective I might find the fingerprint scanner superfluous but learning that the Palma 2 got a new chipset to boost performance had me chomping at the bit to try it out the upgraded processor hasn’t made much of a difference in real-world use That’s not to say the performance is bad it's just not any better (or worse) than what I experienced with the previous generation What’s really a standout for me with the Palma 2 is its new user interface Onyx has redesigned the app icons and NeoReader (native library app) settings Even the settings list looks fresh thanks to less weight (thickness) to the text and the boxes The whole setup is still more complicated than it needs to be – which is an issue I have with all Boox tablets – but it looks much nicer which makes it easier to find the adjustments you need while reading Onyx has also upgraded the OS to Android 13 which is good news for getting security updates for a little while yet My biggest disappointment with the Palma 2 is that Onyx has stuck with using the same E Ink Carta 1200 display it did for previous model and that stings when you consider how expensive the Palma 2 is over other 6-inch ereaders that sport the latest in E Ink screen technology I still think there’s a missed opportunity here to add more functionality to the Palma 2 – writing capabilities would have made it a lot more appealing something I noted about the older Palma too Being able to slip it into my pocket to jot notes at media events and meetings would have made the Palma 2 an integral part of my daily life I still can’t help but like the Palma 2 just for being the most compact and unique ereader I’ve tested The Palma 2 shares the same launch price as its predecessor and will set you back $299.99 / €299.99 (about £250) / AU$499 at full price It’s possible to see discounts on the US and European Boox Shop online storefronts during major sales but Australian retailers stocking Boox tablets don’t usually have offers to make these expensive ereaders more accessible the older Palma is now cheaper – listed for as low as $199.99/ €229.99 (around £190) / AU$399 on the Boox Shop and third-party resellers at the time of writing – and might be the better buy as there’s really no difference in performance between the two The drop in price might also indicate that the original Palma might be discontinued once current stock has gone The former will cost you $129.99 / £104.99 / AU$199 without ads while the latter has a list price of $129.99 / £119.99 / AU$239.95 – both considerably cheaper than either of the Palmas However, you have very limited storage on the Kindle and Kobo alternatives while there’s 128GB of internal storage on the Palma 2 159 × 80 × 8 mm ((6.3 x 3.1 x 0.31 inches) the Palma 2 is physically identical to the older model with one very minor difference that’s easy to miss even if you’re familiar with the previous generation That’s the slightly longer power button to accommodate a fingerprint scanner And to make sure you can place your finger properly on it it's also the only flat button on the device Onyx thinks its Palma 2 really is a phone because when you go to Settings to save a fingerprint for the first time it tells you that the sensor is at the back of the device (go figure!) you’ll know where to place your finger At least the white model has silver buttons for a touch of pizzazz but the black model has no such feature to break the plasticky monotony What makes it look cheaper still is the white model – the one reviewed here – can quickly pick up stains and scratches So it’s a good thing that it ships with a case in the box After being in my work backpack for just one commute to the office my white Palma 2 ended up with a small pink stain near its USB-C port and a scratch on the rear A customizable button and a microSD card tray are extras many other ereaders don't offer(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)The USB-C port has OTG support but hasn't worked for me(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)The display which is now previous-generation technology with plenty of contrast to render text in sharp relief the responsiveness of the display isn’t as good as what I’ve experienced with ereaders featuring the Carta 1300 screen The 2:1 aspect ratio is still a novelty when it comes to e-paper devices which is such a wonderful size for a compact and portable ereader If you’re someone who typically reads on your phone when you’re commuting you might want to consider the Palma 2 just for the reduced eye strain thanks to the e-paper screen advise against being too close to water with the Palma 2 in hand as the plastic body is only splashproof – there's no waterproofing certification that Onyx has revealed which was the same with the previous model too • Design & display score: 3.5 / 5 doesn’t mean it should work like one – the Palma 2’s functionality is limited by its screen tech and yet it can do a fair few things most other mainstream ereaders can’t it can run a plethora of third-party apps thanks to running on a trimmed-down version of Android 13 (an upgrade from the older Palma’s Android 11) including music streaming platforms and mobile games you will have to contend with a rather slow refresh rate compared to the standard smartphone but I will admit that even some graphics-heavy mobile games aren’t too bad on the Palma 2 If you want to stick to reading applications both the Kindle and Kobo apps work quite well on the Palma 2 the native library application – NeoReader – is very good and the refreshed interface makes it a lot nicer to adjust fonts and page styling now Even the little niggle I’ve had with the Fonts folder not set up correctly within Storage in previous Boox devices has been sorted BooxDrop is an easy enough tool to use – if you have your files saved on any PC – Windows or Mac – you can use the web platform to transfer files via the cloud The older page-styling setup (left) was cluttered but the Palma 2 (right) is easier to use(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)New icons and less weight to the design gives the user interface of the Palma 2 (right) an airier look compared to the older model (left)(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)The default sleep screen is different between the two generations but these can be changed in Settings(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)The rear camera is identical – the Palma 2 is the one on top(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)The one other issue I faced with using the Palma 2 is the responsiveness of the screen using the on-screen keyboard isn’t as smooth as I expected it to be I had to occasionally tap on a letter or number a couple of times before it registered and another colleague said he had no such problems when he tried it out for a short period of time so I’ll put this down to being an isolated problem (or blame it on my sausage fingers) Using the fingerprint scanner is a lot more frustrating though I found you have to place your finger just right for it to work every time something I don’t think any of us can do unless we’re concentrating Using the fingerprint scanner to wake the device up or make purchases would have been a lot faster than a passcode The rest of the user experience is quite good particularly if you're judging it as an ereader While the built-in speaker is perfectly fine for listening to audiobooks I’d advise against using it for music – the sound quality isn’t good and you’ll be better served pairing a set of Bluetooth headphones or a speaker with the Palma 2 The older Palma already had a decent processor in the form of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 but Onyx has stepped it up by using a Snapdragon 690 chip in the Palma 2 the latter is the more powerful chipset and running Geekbench 6 benchmarking proves it to be so that doesn't translate as well as I had expected and neither is there any discernible difference in app performance and multitasking although individual apps open a smidge quicker that's not a deal breaker as the performance of the older model was just fine and the Palma 2 barely beats it by the skin of its teeth (figuratively speaking) the Palma 2 handles mobile games – albeit in black and white – just as well as its predecessor Games like Alphabear 2 and Two Dots work smoothly but more graphics-heavy games like Monument Valley 2 and Sky: Children of the Light aren’t too bad either I can only imagine how much the experience would improve if the next Palma came with a color screen so running a benchmark app is easy enough(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)Readability is fantastic but overall performance hasn't seemed to improve much(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)One of the biggest issues I’ve had with other Boox tablets while reading is ghosting wherein a light overlay of the previous page can be seen Thankfully this isn’t a problem on the Palma 2 and I didn’t even have to adjust refresh rates The performance of the rear camera hasn’t improved at all It’s the same 16MP lens from the original Palma and it’s not intended for taking photos although I will admit it was fun doing so for a short while The camera is meant for scanning documents but the quality isn’t great and I think your smartphone will do a better job if it has scan functionality If you do use the rear camera to scan a document the native DocScan app has an OCR (optical character recognition) feature to convert the words on the scan into text There's a marked difference in performance here with the text converting well compared to the "gibberish" I experienced with the previous Palma Scan quality is quite dismal with the Boox Palma 2...(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)..but the photos aren't half bad – just don't expect phone-quality pics(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)OCR text conversion on the DocScan app is now much better than before(Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar)I can’t fault its battery life It’s still the same 3,950mAh pack from the previous Palma and you’ll easily get around 6-7 weeks out of a single charge the screen brightness and the refresh rate you can eke out four weeks before plugging it into the mains Charging speed will also depend on whether you use a wall adaptor or your PC/laptop to charge the Palma 2 and it took about 2.5 hours to go from about 20% to full the two times I had to give it a charge during my testing period using an USB-A to C cable plugged into a port of a 65W adaptor The only time I had it plugged into a dock for my laptop it took an hour for the battery level to go from 25% to 38% It's an expensive ereader with a cheap-looking build and upgrades that don't do it any favors the plastic doesn't weather well and it still uses a previous-generation E Ink screen The refreshed icons and setup layout makes this a much nicer Boox tablet to use The upgraded processor hasn't really helped improve performance It would be a lot more appealing if Onyx added a built-in stylus and writing capabilities There’s no other ereader quite like the Palma devices And I can tell you that the novelty doesn’t wear off quickly either It’s not the 6.13-inch display that makes it so but the 2:1 aspect ratio that no other ereader brand has on offer at the time of writing the Palma 2 is the most compact ereader on the market It’s phone-like size means it can be carried around in your pocket or slipped into any bag You want to ease eye strain because you mostly read on your phone The LCD and OLED displays on smartphones emit more blue light than e-paper displays So if you find yourself tiring after reading a page or two on your phone consider getting a similarly sized ereader But if you only want to use it for reading you’ll save a lot of cash by opting for a 6-inch Kindle or Kobo alternative A device like the Palma 2 needs to justify its price tag better and one way to do that is to offer more functionality – aka adding writing capabilities That would make it really easy to recommend the Palma 2 at its price point you might get frustrated by the small screen of the Palma 2 A larger e-paper screen – perhaps 7 or 8 inches – would be ideal in those cases there's not a lot that can be directly compared to the Palma 2 and I'm hesitant to offer up the older model as an alternative in case it gets discontinued there are other 6-inch ereaders that are lightweight and portable I've picked three that I think would cover a few bases I've also listed some of their basic specs as a comparison with the Palma 2 I began by following the on-screen setup instructions to connect to Wi-Fi then customized some of the settings for refresh rate There's a lot of customization options on a Boox tablet so it's always best to get familiar with them before you start using a Boox ereader Next, I used BooxDrop to access files (ebooks and music) from my Onyx cloud storage account that I've had from previous Boox reviews. I also connected to Google Drive to test other means of cloud transfer I downloaded a few apps from the Play Store Kindle and Kobo (the last two were deleted after a short testing period of a couple off days) For the majority of the six-week testing period I used the Palma 2 mainly as an ereader for an average of three hours a day I occasionally used the native browser to surf the internet and even used the native music player to play some sideloaded MP3 files All other music listening was down via Spotify To compare the two generations of Palmas side by side I scanned a document to test the rear camera took some sample photos with both models and ran Geekbench 6 on them to determine chipset performance to find out what exact chipset is being used as Onxy doesn't reveal this spec Having tested nearly 30 ereaders in the past few years I've got the experience to determine whether a digital reader is a worthwhile investment Read more about how we test Sharmishta SarkarSocial Links NavigationManaging Editor (APAC)While she's happiest with a camera in her hand Sharmishta's main priority is being TechRadar's APAC Managing Editor looking after the day-to-day functioning of the Australian New Zealand and Singapore editions of the site steering everything from news and reviews to ecommerce content like deals and coupon codes While she loves reviewing cameras and lenses when she can she's also an avid reader and has become quite the expert on ereaders and E Ink writing tablets having appeared on Singaporean radio to talk about these underrated devices she's also the Managing Editor of the Australian edition of Digital Camera World you will then be prompted to enter your display name My Boox Palma is one of the most easily lovable pieces of tech I've ever used—an e-ink reader with a phone-like form factor that isn't locked down to one specific retailer's ecosystem It has helped me read more and waste time on social media less why is it so tricky to use it to listen to audiobooks?Like most people my phone was my main driver for audiobooks and podcasts—it was always with me and the apps made it super convenient But I'd find myself pausing my book every time a notification pinged in my headphones so I decided to shift that "content" over to my e-reader as well Then I hit a snag: Every time I closed the protective cover that came with the device it would go to sleep—shutting off the screen and the front light While the Palma looks like a phone and runs on Android, it doesn't always act like a phone. And while my iPhone never gave me any problems playing audio with the screen off, doing the same on the Palma (or any other Boox device) requires some tinkering While it would be nice if the Palma could play audio with the screen off right out of the box—as has been the case for every phone I've used since I got my first smartphone in 2010—you'll need to change a few settings to make it happen The first thing you'll need to do is adjust your settings to allow apps that play audio to continue running in the background In the interest of preserving battery life the Palma OS turns this setting off for every app you download from the Google Play store you can long press the icon of any app on the home screen This will bring up a menu with a few different options then make sure the slider next to Stay active in the background is turned to On you'll need to stop the Palma's OS from "freezing" audio-playing apps running in the background so keep that in mind as you make your decision.To unfreeze a single app open Settings and scroll down to Apps and Notifications find your audio-playing apps in the list of installed programs turn the Do not freeze apps running in the background (such as audio/input method) slider to On You can also stop the Palma from automatically freezing newly downloaded apps by turning the slider next to Automatically enable freezing after installing an app to Off The last thing you'll need to do is keep the Palma from turning off Bluetooth and disconnecting your headphones after the device goes to sleep tap Bluetooth Status After Sleep and select Stay Connected from the pop-up menu (I'd also suggest turning on Always turn Bluetooth on when the device starts up from this menu so you won't have to manually turn Bluetooth on every time you want to connect your headphones—though that will affect your overall battery life Now that that's taken care of, here are other settings you should consider changing on any Boox device Your support helps make our show possible and unlocks access to our sponsor-free feed But the poet Michael Palma doesn't seem to mind he published a translation of Dante's Inferno – the first book in Dante's epic poem The Divine Comedy Palma took it a step further with a translation of the full poem "The meter seemed looser than I thought it should be," Palma said in an interview For this new translation of The Divine Comedy Palma wanted to stay true to the rhyme scheme Dante invented for the epic poem – terza rima The original poem is written in three lines where the first and third lines rhyme and the second line sets up the rhyme scheme for the following tercet Here's how Palma's version Canto 1 of the book 2 My wit’s small craft hoists sails for embarkation And takes its leave of such a cruel sea.I will sing the second region where purgation Cleanses the human spirit of its sin So that it will be worthy of salvation The challenge to approaching a translation of Dante's original Italian this way is that it means you can't concentrate on three lines at a time – you have to take larger chunks into consideration Many other English translations opt for free verse "And many of them are quite fine," said Palma "But I think without reproducing the rhymes you're certainly losing a lot of the sound value – but just from a purely literal point of view you're not showing the reader what Dante actually did in his poem," he said what's the value in translating The Divine Comedy yet again "Translation is a form of autobiography," said Joseph Luzzi and author of a number of books about Dante There's no rule that says the good translation has to be half accurate Luzzi just published his own translation of a different work by Dante – Vita Nuova much slimmer and more digestible than The Divine Comedy It depicts a young Dante falling in love with his muse the Vita Nuova represents this young poet's first monumental encounter with death in a way that changes his life," said Luzzi sin and salvation – these are big themes that'll always be of concern to readers And while translating Dante's work is a way of keeping his texts alive no book is guaranteed immortality," he said when they stop making sense to contemporary society Become an NPR sponsor This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page La Palma is home to dramatic volcanic landscapes and some of the darkest skies on Earth La Palma offers breathtaking views of the Milky Way STARMUS La Palma 2025 is set to be a stellar celebration of science with some of the greatest minds on Earth and I can’t wait I'll be packing my bags and heading to a beautiful island just off the coast of northwestern Africa shaped by volcanic activity and dense extensive beaches and towering waterfalls are a huge draw for many tourists I'm in search of something a little more .. This April, the island of La Palma — affectionately known as "Isla Bonita" (beautiful island) — will transform into a beacon for space lovers, scientists and stargazers alike as it hosts STARMUS La Palma 2025 the cosmos and the art of discovery under some of the darkest skies in the world the largest single-aperture optical and infrared telescope in the world The 2025 edition of STARMUS includes more than 45 speakers including Nobel Laureate Kip Thorne as well as iconic zoologist and primatologist Dame Jane Goodall STARMUS isn't all about lectures — it's an immersive celebration of science and the night sky There will be several events taking place across the island with STARMUS Camps in Santa Cruz de La Palma and Los Llanos de Aridane bringing science and wonder to the streets of La Palma These camps are a great way for the public to experience hands on exhibits this year's festival also carries a deeper mission La Palma was stuck by a volcanic eruption that displaced thousands of people and reshaped parts of the island STARMUS La Palma 2025 is dedicated to supporting the island's ongoing recovery toward once again being a top tourist destination for night sky enthusiasts due to its pristine dark skies It offers this support through its ability to revitalize local economies and create spaces for community engagement Evenings at STARMUS will echo with music under the stars including the Sonic Universe concert on April 26 in Puerto de Tazacorte as well as classical concerts in Santa Cruz de La Palma on April 25 and April 27 Founded by astrophysicist Garik Israelian and Sir Brian May Queen's guitarist and fellow astrophysicist STARMUS remains a powerful intersection of art And it's only enhanced by the fact that this year's special edition offers not only a journey through the cosmos — but also a heartfelt tribute to the spirit and strength of La Palma Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at: community@space.com. where she enjoyed communicating space science to the public Daisy completed a PhD in plant physiology and also holds a Master's in Environmental Science Daisy is passionate about all things space with a penchant for solar activity and space weather She has a strong interest in astrotourism and loves nothing more than a good northern lights chase!  Astrophotographer captures the moon and Jupiter suspended above one of Europe's oldest lakes (photo) How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 peak overnight on May 5-6 10 must-have 'Star Wars' books and novels coming soon to your galaxy Katy Chamberlain received funding to work on the 2021 La Palma eruption from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Urgency grant number: NE/ W007673/1 Hannah Little and Janine Krippner do not work for own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment University of Liverpool provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK University of Waikato provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ University of Waikato provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU View all partners a Norwegian family goes on holiday to the Canary Islands when a young researcher discovers alarming signs of an imminent volcanic eruption Cumbre Vieja is an active volcano on La Palma The series culminates in a “megatsunami” capable of engulfing Europe and reaching as far as the east coast of the US Disaster stories are hugely popular and La Palma is just the latest hit in the growing genre. In his book Disaster Mon Amour the film critic David Thomson identifies the filmmakers’ goal of creating “a spectacle of devastation with cozy human interest” But stories like La Palma can have real world impact The series presents itself as being based on a real hypothesis which is communicated by newscasters and a scientist in the title sequence of each episode La Palma does nothing to capture the more up to date and reassuring science Looking for something good? Cut through the noise with a carefully curated selection of the latest releases, live events and exhibitions, straight to your inbox every fortnight, on Fridays. Sign up here While volcanic events can trigger tsunamis as experts in volcanoes and the communication of disaster we can assure you that the eruption and subsequent rapid collapse of the island depicted in the series isn’t a plausible scenario that scientists are concerned about What should be taken more seriously are localised tsunamis. Such “megatsunami” scenarios have been debunked in recent years you’ll be happy to hear There have been more than 17 eruptions in the Canary Islands since the 1400s none resulting in a “megatsunami” across the Atlantic Stories have the power to communicate information about environmental risk for audiences. Following the release of the film, some have dug up the megatsunami hypothesis Such a large tsunami would leave telltale deposits in North and South America – but they are nowhere to be found The importance of understanding the risk relating to real volcanoes was encapsulated during the 2021 eruption of Cumbre Vieja. As the eruption progressed, volcanologists received messages from concerned and frightened people fearing a megatsunami, which prompted the US Geological Survey to respond outlining why the hypothesis doesn’t carry This was even before a major Netflix drama had recounted such an imaginary event Volcanogenic tsunamis of all sizes are a real threat around the world and hazards experts want to know what our risks are so we can prepare and protect our communities This becomes difficult when facts are diluted or distorted by stories like La Palma’s Volcanologists with limited resources during an eruption end up spending more time debunking information rather than talking to the press about the potential dangers Misinformation about eruptions and their risks can add to the stress of those inhabiting or visiting volcanic islands, not only concerned about their own safety, but the security of an economy that relies heavily on tourism. With the right information, we can empower communities to prepare themselves and to act fast when the time comes but not many people read scientific papers on volcanology it might be that the responsibility of getting the science right and accurately representing risk should lie with the people with a captive audience There is an opportunity to work with scientists to help spread the right information alongside promotion for future stories about such disasters Simon Day was approached for comment but hadn’t responded by the time this article was published St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is pleased to welcome Julia Palma, FNP-BC where she will provide expert cardiovascular care to patients in the community Board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Palma brings a wealth of experience to her new role Peter’s Hospital for 14 years as a dedicated nurse She recently earned her family nurse practitioner degree from SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica further advancing her ability to deliver comprehensive cardiac care Palma is passionate about improving heart health and is committed to delivering personalized care to each patient Cardiology Associates of Schenectady, located at 2546 Balltown Road, Suite 300, Schenectady, NY, 12309, is currently welcoming new patients. Click here for more information or call 518-377-8184 St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, with more than 950 physicians and advanced practitioners in more than 130 locations, is affiliated with St. Peter’s Health Partners – the region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit network of high-quality LiveSmart: Turn Holiday Leftovers into Delectable Delights Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Dr St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates has launched a new website, www.sphpma.com, which features new, state-of-the-art platforms and digital tools to both differentiate itself from other regional medical groups and position SPHP for future growth […] Drowning remains the second most common cause of accidental injury and death in 15- to 19-year-olds, according to U.S. data. Boys this age are much more likely to drown than girls, notes the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). […] Kiki Smith, MSN, CNM, has joined Capital Region Midwifery, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Board-certified in midwifery, Smith provides accessible, personalized care specializing in pregnancy and childbirth. […] but your trip to the Canary Islands doesn't have to end in chaos Ashley Nash Baltazar•Dec 19 so it won’t be surprising if the Canary Islands (specifically La Palma and Tenerife) are flooded with tourists eager to adventure in the area in the new year Best Time to Visit: May and June typically offer the best prices for travel to La Palma for those on a budget the warmest months (and best for beachgoers) are July and August Transportation Options: Getting around La Palma can be managed by car or bus If you intend on island hopping during your stay be prepared to get acquainted with the ferry system a volcano that erupts in the series (and did in real life) viewers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the island offers a calm beauty that’s definitely to be experienced at least once make sure to book your flights a month to a few months in advance a free daily newsletter that features the best of travel and guides to the cities you love from a new point of view — yours you agree 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travelers ShareSaveCommentLifestyleDiningSteakhouse And Oyster Bar Palma Ristorante Opens In Downtown BurbankByChelsea Frank Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights 10:20pm ESTShareSaveCommentEnjoy a selection of fresh seafood crudo from their raw bar to the desserts,” Rome-native Executive Chef Emidio Tidu writes in an email “The bread is also made in-house as well as the pizza dough—that I do not share the recipe with anyone!” found inspiration from his extensive European travels and “wanted to bring all of his favorite things in one restaurant,” Tidu writes The result is quite an extensive menu that is actually a tailored and paired down version of Avagyan’s first draft Palma boasts a large outdoor patio dotted with electric fire pits a 12-seat raw bar and an intimate cocktail bar The main dining room offers plush velvet booths and tabletops for a comfortable meal The wine cellar was built by the owner Aram Avagyan While the decor feels a bit dated and could use a healthy dose of editing (think over-accessorized and bedazzled rather than elegantly curated) the range of seating options in this nearly 7,000 square foot space make it appealing for a variety of dining experiences is the striking wine cellar in the center of the restaurant that was personally built by Avagyan himself Palma requires 48 hours advanced notice to order their whole suckling pig I was initially skeptical of the flashy decor and expansive menu (there’s literally a whole suckling pig on the menu that requires 48 hours advanced notice!) such over-the-top touches signal a focus on style over substance when it comes to delivering high-quality food I stood corrected upon tasting my first dish: escargot in garlic and herb butter with house-made focaccia and this dish served just the right amount While soaking up the garlicky sauce with the focaccia (I needed every last morsel) the Beverage Director Rafael Tadevosyan came to my table to help me decide on some cocktails but still keeping its roots,” Tadevosyan explained as we went through the book Garlic lovers will love this escargot in an herb garlic butter We decided on the French Golden Negroni: Brad Pitt’s The Gardener French gin and Hibiscus Sour: botanical-forward Fords lemon dry gin lemon and vegan foam made from Fee Brothers Fee Foam The Hibiscus Sour was my personal favorite—not to sweet Next up was a round of oysters—fresh and flavorful with a classic tangy and bright mignonette that wasn’t overly fussy or produced I decided on the 10 oz Margaret River Wagyu Denver that was was seasoned well cooked to a classic medium rare that let the meat shine The side of lobster gnocchi was a sweet and creamy compliment and although I had absolutely no room left I managed to choke down a house-made cannoli and imported Italian pistachio gelato from their bakery and gelato bar for dessert I was left feeling not only catatonically stuffed but impressed that a restaurant with such an ambitious and diverse menu managed to deliver consistently delicious food across the board Whether you're craving fresh oysters paired with champagne or aiming to impress your date with a decadent steak dinner Palma is a hot destination for a night out in the valley Palma Ristorante is located at 269 E Palm Ave The restaurant is open Tuesday-Thursday 5 PM-12 AM “The De Palma Decade” is a thoroughly enjoyable portrait of director Brian De Palma the counterculture master of the scream scene The De Palma Decade: Redefining Cinema with Doubles, Voyeurs, and Psychic Teens by Laurent Bouzereau Variety critic Owen Gleiberman made his decades-long dismay with the career of filmmaker Brian De Palma crystal clear: “…when it came to the art heroes who let me down no one threw me for a loop — and could keep throwing me — quite like Brian De Palma I wrestled for years with the disappointment his movies provoked in me (though I do think a small handful of them Elaborately clever meta-Hitchcock jungle gyms of pure escapism.” six years later it looks as if Brian De Palma is back on top of the jungle gym at least when it comes to critical appreciation three books have come out honoring the 83 year-old director’s life and work; Glenn Kenny’s entertaining The World is Yours: The Story of Scarface; De Palma on De Palma: Conversations with Samuel Blumenfeld and Laurent Vachaud; and The De Palma Decade by award-winning filmmaker/producer Laurent Bouzereau Bouzereau’s study focuses on De Palma’s films (he sticks to the director’s high period from 1973’s Sisters to 1981’s Blow Out) But this cinematic love letter contains more than in-depth commentary: there’s biography contribution to the effort to consolidate De Palma’s auteur status to evaluate De Palma’s reputation as one of America’s most important Bouzereau wrote a previous book on the filmmaker so he knew he had to bring something fresh to the table There are new interviews with the director and his collaborators The interviewees offer considerable insight into De Palma’s execution of action from the prom scene in Carrie to the use of split screen in Sisters and the climatic Steadicam chase in 1993’s Carlito’s Way a retread of the information in Noah Baumbach and Jake Paltrow’s addictive 2016 documentary the home of De Palma disciples Ari Aster (Hereditary Beau is Afraid) and Ti West (The MaXXXine trilogy) Bouzereau ventures into uncharted territory that should please die-hard cineastes and Get to Know Your Rabbit haven’t received the same scalpel-sharp analysis given to the director’s other early films And the chapter on Phantom of the Paradise particularly Williams’ recollection of writing his song “Old Souls” is moving (Note: there’s a delightful story in the book about Orson Welles trying to get his film The Other Side of the Wind up and running.) This is a deeply personal reflection on the films of a director he places in a higher slot in the pantheon than Alfred Hitchcock the oral history and analysis here tends to excessively soft on De Palma’s failures Cliff Robertson’s “aw shucks” take on shooting Obsession contentedly stays at the level of the actor’s tan and ego while Spacek and Fisk are tender (and perceptive) about their working and personal relationship on Carrie As for De Palma’s ultimate standing among the gods of cinema put me down as a skeptic regarding some of his films 1984’s Body Double wasn’t so much a thriller as a comedic pastiche on porn chic Los Angeles while 2006’s The Black Dahlia was a very frustrating product — it is a muddled adaptation of James Ellroy’s novel its narrative undercut by flaccid dramatic tension if you approach the book’s hyperbole with caution The De Palma Decade has the merits of Bouzereau’s documentaries Five Came Back and Faye: it is a thoroughly enjoyable portrait of a counterculture master of the scream scene I couldn’t help but utter one of De Palma’s customary exclamations David Stewart currently teaches at Emerson College There’s No Going Back: The Life and Work of Jonathan Demme will be published by the University of Kentucky Press in 2025 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Lady’s Dressing Room (1732) BY JONATHAN SWIFT Five hours (and who can do it less in?) 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