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Somehow, the turntable has made a comeback, and if you hang around audiophiles, they’ve more or less convinced you to buy one by now. If not, their enthusiasm for Bluetooth turntables has got you sinking into research about turntables, and you’ve been looking up everything you can find on this old-world equipment. After all, few audio equipment manufacturers have managed to combine analog technology with modern tech perfectly to produce a state-of-the-art turntable allowing wireless connection. Moreover, the best Bluetooth turntable allows you to enjoy the crisp sound unique to record players from any smart device. We’ve made it easy...

Speed doesn’t kill, but slowness might. Whether you’re an Olympic lifter attempting a new personal record in the snatch or a martial artist in the fight of your life, how explosive you are (or aren’t) often separates average contenders from top-tier competitors.  Your workouts should cover as many athletic dimensions as possible, and explosiveness is no exception. The question is, how do you teach yourself — more specifically, your brain — to be fast? Is this a quality you can even train at all?  Credit: Srdjan Randjelovic / Shutterstock Fortunately, the answer is a resounding “yes.” The right drills and...

Kansas State guard Rudi Williams dribbles during game against Oklahoma, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Now a BYU Cougar, Williams is eager to help Cougars reach the NCAA Tournament in 2023.Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Though he won’t play for BYU when the program joins the Big 12 in 2023-24, transfer guard Rudi Williamswill be helping his teammates prepare for what’s coming as they join the nation’s toughest basketball conference. Before spending last season at Coastal Carolina, Williams played at Big 12 program Kansas State. He knows all about the Big 12. It’s going to be a transitional year for coach...

Photo by Rae Wallis on Unsplash “Okay, Senator, we’re gonna go again, and remember we’re aiming for speedy and breezy.” I shuffle my cards. “I’m going to throw in some tougher ones this time — you can handle them, I promise you can handle them — but I’m not going to stop the clock. Okay, here we go. Three, two…” I start the timer and lift up the first card. It’s an easy one — a photo of an Igbo woman I got off the internet. “Black!” he shouts in his Carolina accent, and swats his left hand at the...

ToughBuilt has come out with a new portable workbench, model TBL-WB700, which so far looks to be a Lowe’s exclusive. ToughBuilt likely leveraged their sawhorse know-how on the QuickSet Workbench, which features “instant set up” and compact storage. The ToughBuilt QuickSet Workbench features a plastic table top with “SmartSurface” measurement markings – “measuring and protractor features stamped clearly into the surface.” It has dog holes and numerous slots for accommodating bar clamps (not included) for holding down workpieces. The ToughBuilt workbench features a “one-button, handle-pull deployment design,” which the brand describes as quick and intuitive. There’s a flush-fit recessed carry...