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The Best MTG Cards (for Commander) Ranked and Reviewed in 2023

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

IntroductionWelcome to the spellbinding world of Magic: The Gathering! Magic, since its inception in 1993, has grown into the titan of trading card games it is today. The game’s rich lore, complex strategies, and the artwork on the Magic cards have captivated millions of Magic players globally. But what is it that makes this game truly enchanting? The diversity of gameplay formats. And in this plethora of game formats, one stands a cut above the rest for its unique dynamics and strategic depth: the Commander format.In this article, we will look at the top 25 cards that have proven their mettle in the Commander format. Whether you’re a seasoned mage or new to the mystical realms of Magic, this comprehensive guide will unveil cards released across various sets, including Dominaria United, Modern Horizons, and Commander Legends, that could potentially take your Commander game to unparalleled heights.Where to Get the Best MTG CardsMagic is an expensive hobby. Many of the mos...

Graphic Designer Fengyi Liu Restores Forgotten Narratives with Arkive

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

An interactive system that unlocks lost storiesAs an artist who consistently values cultural heritage and recognizes the importance of preserving and passing on these civilizational legacies, Fengyi Liu is continuously seeking a solution to restore the historical stories that now only exist in memories as complete as possible. After numerous adjustments made to his experiment, Liu is finally able to bring Arkive to the public eye.Liu believes that memories are what make people alive and are thus proof of existence. Storing memories is the permanent way to live because being forgotten is more cruel than death. Seeing people successfully digitizing physicals through 3D technology made Liu realize what he wanted to do was not impractical.“Preserving memories is something that I’ve always wanted to do. In fact, I have developed a memory preservation prototype in one of my previous projects,” Liu explained, “It is now the perfect time to finalize my idea, starting with the question of ho...

The Intersection of Art and Technology in Modern Music Production

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

The concept of music recording rooms or studios as we know them today emerged in the early 20th century with the development of audio recording technology. Prior to this advancement, live music performances were the only way to hear music, and any attempts to capture and preserve these performances were limited to basic methods such as sheet music, phonograph cylinders, or flat disks.The first professional recording studios were established in the 1920s, and they were essentially small rooms or booths equipped with primitive recording equipment. These early studios were often located in the basements of buildings, as the thick walls and low ceilings provided natural sound insulation. The recording process involved capturing sound waves onto wax or metal discs using a microphone and a cutting stylus, which etched grooves into the disc that could then be played back on a turntable.As technology improved, so did the design of recording studios. In the 1930s and 1940s, studios began to ...

San Jose: Police seek help in finding March hit and run suspect

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

SAN JOSE — Authorities shared surveillance footage Monday of a vehicle they believe to be responsible for a San Jose felony hit-and-run collision that left a bicyclist in the hospital with major injuries in March.Police say the collision happened March 18 around 12:40 a.m. on Park Avenue, just west of Barack Obama Boulevard. A woman on a bicycle was hit from behind and dragged by the vehicle for about 400 feet, causing major injuries that led to a hospital stay.On Monday, police released video of what they believe to be the suspect vehicle driving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle appears on the footage to be a black SUV or crossover sedan. No license plate is clearly visible.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose: Man in custody smashes out window, falls to death at O’Connor Hospital Crime and Public Safety | San Jose budget: 3 ways to visualize policing and homelessness spending Crime and Public Safety | Cinco de Mayo traff...

As Blackburn returns, A’s shuffle roster and DFA recent free agent signing

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

OAKLAND — The Oakland A’s, mired in an 11-game losing streak, reinstated right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn from the 15-day injured list today and designated first baseman/designated hitter Jesús Aguilar for assignment.The A’s also recalled infielder Jonah Bride from Las Vegas and optioned right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton back to Triple-A as part of a roster shake-up.Blackburn is starting for the A’s today as they face Matt Olson, Sean Murphy, and the Atlanta Braves at the Coliseum.Aguilar was signed to a one-year, $3 million contract as a free agent on Jan. 27 to help provide some power to the middle of the A’s lineup. Instead, much like several other hitters in the A’s lineup, never got into a rhythm.Aguilar hit .221 with five home runs and nine RBI in 36 games. He is a .253 career hitter with 114 home runs and 402 RBI in 795 games with six teams in his 10-year career.Blackburn began the season on the injured list with a right middle fingerna...

Strong-armed robbery being investigated by Atherton PD

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

(KRON) -- The Atherton Police Department is investigating a strong-armed robbery that occurred on Sunday at around 2:34 p.m. on the unit block of Holbrook Lane, police said. A man and woman approached the victim and forcibly removed a necklace from them before fleeing the area. About 143 still without power in Santa Clara after squirrels chew through electric cable The vehicle the suspects fled in is described as a white or silver BMW X3 with no front plate and a covered rear plate. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Atherton Police Department.

Chinatown stabbing leaves victim with life-threatening injuries, suspect detained

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One person was detained Monday in connection to a stabbing in San Francisco's Chinatown that left a victim with life-threatening injuries, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Officers with the SFPD Central Station responded to the 1000 block of Stockton Street at around 9:50 a.m. Monday on a report of a stabbing. Cyclist dragged 400 feet in San Jose hit-and-run, suspect sought On arriving at the scene, officers located a victim with an apparent stab wound. Officers rendered aid and summoned medics to the scene. The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW A possible suspect was detained. However, SFPD declined to confirm an...

About 143 still without power in Santa Clara after squirrels chew through electric cable

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

(KRON) -- About 143 customers remain without power in Santa Clara following an earlier outage that left thousands without power Monday morning after squirrels chewed through an electric cable, according to Silicon Valley Power. The outage was first reported shortly before 9 a.m. Monday.The outage, in the western part of the city, impacted some 3,840 customers. "A troubleshooter is responding," the power agency tweeted. Power was soon restored to 1,614 customers, while 2,226 remain without power. Thousands of people attend unauthorized car show in Alameda As the agency's troubleshooter continued to investigate, it was learned that the cause of the outage was squirrels that had chewed through an electric cable."We are awaiting an update from the field on estimated restoration," the agency said.As of around 1:20 p.m., 143 customers were still without power while ongoing repairs were made. "Due to the amount of damage, the estimate is midnight," Silicon Valley Power, which is the City...

Eovaldi wins 6th straight decision, Seager has 4 RBIs, Rangers beat Tigers 5-0

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi won his sixth straight decision, Corey Seager hit a three-run homer with four RBIs and the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Monday.Eovaldi (7-2) allowed four hits and a season-high three walks in five innings with four strikeouts. He is 6-0 with a 1.38 ERA in his last eight starts.“I was a little frustrated with my mechanics and my misses in general — I didn’t feel like I’ve been able to attack the zone and the hitters like I’ve been able to,” Eovaldi said.Brock Burke, Jonathan Hernández and José Leclerc finished a five-hitter, the Rangers’ fifth shutout this year.The Rangers are 34-19, matching the 1996 team for the best 53-game start in Senators/Rangers history. They will reach the one-third mark of the season on Tuesday.“It feels good, but you have to keep marching,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. “It’s only a third of the season, so we have a lot of games left. I love the way we’re playing, thou...

Stroman pitches 1-hitter as Cubs beat major league-leading Rays 1-0

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Stroman pitched a one-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs beat the major league-leading Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Monday.Stroman (5-4) dazzled in his fourth complete game and second shutout in nine major league seasons. His only other one shutout was against the Cubs during his 2014 rookie season with the Toronto Blue Jays.He set a season high with 105 pitches and matched his high with eight strikeouts. The right-hander walked one in winning his third straight start and helping the Cubs bounce back from a weekend sweep by Cincinnati.The only hit Stroman allowed was when Wander Franco delivered a clean single to left leading off the seventh. Stroman walked Brandon Lowe and got out of that jam by getting Randy Arozarena to fly out and Josh Lowe to ground into a double play.The only other Rays runner to reach base was when Luke Raley was hit by a pitch leading off the third. Chicago pitched its sixth shutout of the season.Stroman raised both arms and got a big ovation when h...