# selected (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 16 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover selected. Page: Feed: --- ## [Weekly Unemployment Claims - 8/20/26](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/weekly-unemployment-claims-82026) _2026-08-20 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ Initial claims edge lower, remaining very low historically. Continuing claims increase but 4-week average continues to see biggest y/y drop since Dec '22. ## [As We Approach The Open... 8/20/26](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/as-we-approach-the-open-82026) _2026-08-20 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ Roundup of global markets and financial news ahead of the cash opening of US equities including corporate and international updates ## [The Daily Decision Digest: 19 August 2026](https://digest.appealbase.com/p/the-daily-decision-digest-19-august) _2026-08-20 · Niall Cook · The Daily Decision Digest_ Across the day yesterday, 36 appeals were decided, granting permission for 13 new residential accommodation units in total — the decisions below cover renewable energy installations on grey belt land, listed building alterations, brownfield housing intensification, Class Q, short term let accommodation, enforcement drafting, agricultural occupancy controls, non designated heritage assets and… ## [Soccer Set To Host UCF Thursday Night Inside LSU Soccer Stadium](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/19/soccer-set-to-host-ucf-thursday-night-inside-lsu-soccer-stadium) _2026-08-19 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [Markets Update - 8/19/26](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/markets-update-81926) _2026-08-19 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ A look at what happened today impacting US equity, Treasury, and selected commodity markets, and what to watch for tomorrow. ## [FOMC Minutes - From July 2026 meeting](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/fomc-minutes-from-july-2026-meeting) _2026-08-19 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ Fed minutes show the Fed moving more hawkish in July with no talk of potential rate cuts and “many” seeing policy tightening as appropriate if inflation does not decline. ## [Of the power of the intellect, or, on human liberty - Spinoza' Ethics Part V](https://tomharari.substack.com/p/of-the-power-of-the-intellect-or) _2026-08-19 · Tom Harari · Tom Harari_ Spinoza confuses his readers by ending on the immortality of the mind and a "third kind" of knowledge ## [As We Approach The Open... 8/19/26](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/as-we-approach-the-open-81926) _2026-08-19 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ Roundup of global markets and financial news ahead of the cash opening of US equities including corporate and international updates ## [Industrial Production - July 2026](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/industrial-production-july-2026) _2026-08-19 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ Industrial production advances slightly below expectations but now highest since Jan 2019 on rising AI, crude, and utility production offset somewhat by weaker consumer goods led by autos. ## [The Daily Decision Digest: 18 August 2026](https://digest.appealbase.com/p/the-daily-decision-digest-18-august) _2026-08-19 · Niall Cook · The Daily Decision Digest_ As planners and developers start getting to grips with the new NPPF it seems that Inspectors are doing the same, with only 12 appeal decisions yesterday, yet still permissioning 250 new residential units — the selected decisions below include two sizeable housing developments, an inquiry addressing immunity and remedial planting, a hearing on the lawfulness of hardstanding, and several enforcement… ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fsBNwzb8QjmP) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Three Tigers on AP Preseason All-America Teams](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/18/three-tigers-on-ap-preseason-all-america-teams) _2026-08-18 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [Markets Update - 8/18/26](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/markets-update-81826) _2026-08-18 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ A look at what happened today impacting US equity, Treasury, and selected commodity markets, and what to watch for tomorrow. ## [Pending Home Sales - July 2026](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/pending-home-sales-july-2026) _2026-08-18 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ Existing home contract signings fall to second lowest pace on record in July as mortgage rates climb to 1-year high. ## [Housing Starts & Permits - July 2026](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/housing-starts-and-permits-july-2026) _2026-08-18 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ Housing starts fall back towards post-Covid lows, but permits rise to best since February. Completions drop to least since 2020 and units under construction near those levels. ## [Tickets On Sale For Women's Basketball's Inaugural Preseason Banquet "The Premiere"](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/18/tickets-on-sale-for-womens-basketballs-inaugural-preseason-banquet-the-premiere) _2026-08-18 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [As We Approach The Open... 8/18/26](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/as-we-approach-the-open-81826) _2026-08-18 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ Roundup of global markets and financial news ahead of the cash opening of US equities including corporate and international updates ## [The Daily Decision Digest: 15-17 August 2026](https://digest.appealbase.com/p/the-daily-decision-digest-15-17-august) _2026-08-18 · Niall Cook · The Daily Decision Digest_ On the day the new NPPF was released, 69 appeal decisions were decided (still under the old framework), allowing 40 residential units or bedspaces, counting self contained homes, HMO bedrooms, C2 care places and residential caravans — the decisions below cover Green Belt and grey belt housing, noise evidence for industrial development, urban intensification, housing stock protection, specialist… ## [LSU to Host Celebration of Life for Skip Bertman on Aug. 25 at PMAC](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/17/lsu-to-host-celebration-of-life-for-skip-bertman-on-aug-25-at-pmac) _2026-08-17 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [Markets Update - 8/17/26](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/markets-update-81726) _2026-08-17 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ A look at what happened today impacting US equity, Treasury, and selected commodity markets, and what to watch for tomorro. ## [Football's Trey'Dez Green Named to Player of the Year Watch List](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/17/footballs-treydex-green-named-to-player-of-the-year-watch-list) _2026-08-17 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/otu80QTV5leU) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Former Tiger Ida Hermannsdottir Signs With Hammarby, Continues Professional Career in Europe](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/17/former-tiger-ida-hermannsdottir-signs-with-hammarby-continues-professional-career-in-europe) _2026-08-17 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [Lane Kiffin Press Conference (Aug. 16, 2026)](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/17/lane-kiffin-press-conference-2026-08-16) _2026-08-17 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ Live from the Team Room at Football Ops, LSU Football Head Coach Lane Kiffin meets with members of the media as the Tigers' continue to prepare for the 2026 season. ## [LSU Football in 2026 Preseason AP Top 25](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/17/lsu-football-in-2026-preseason-ap-top-25) _2026-08-17 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [Apple Events Bug?](https://dougscripts.com/itunes/2026/08/apple-events-bug/) _2026-08-17 · Doug · Doug's AppleScripts_ I was disappointed to receive a couple of crash reports from users of newer scripts using pre-macOS 26 operating systems. As they put it, the scripts with the new “colored icons” seem to be the problematic ones. These are the most modern versions of the scripts and they have all been recently developed on macOS \[…\] The post Apple Events Bug? appeared first on Doug's AppleScripts . ## [LSU Women's Golf Announces 2026-27 Schedule](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/17/lsu-womens-golf-announces-2026-27-schedule) _2026-08-17 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [Gallery: Soccer vs Northwestern State](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/17/gallery-soccer-vs-northwestern-state-2026-08-16) _2026-08-17 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [NAHB Housing Market Index - July 2026](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/nahb-housing-market-index-july-2026) _2026-08-17 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ Homebuilder sentiment inches up from 9-month low but conditions remain "poor" (under 50) for a 28th straight month (16th month below 40) with just present sales improving. Concessions remain elevated. ## [As We Approach The Open... 8/16/26](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/as-we-approach-the-open-81626) _2026-08-17 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ Roundup of global markets and financial news ahead of the cash opening of US equities including corporate and international updates ## [No. 16 LSU Soccer Claims Victory In Home Opener, Defeats Northwestern State 5-0](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/17/no-16-lsu-soccer-downs-northwestern-st-5-0-in-home-opener) _2026-08-17 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [Tiger Swimmers Post Strong Week at European Championships](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/16/tiger-swimmers-post-strong-week-at-european-championships) _2026-08-16 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ft31qPhZ2yHu) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [The Week Ahead - 8/16/26](https://neilsethi.substack.com/p/the-week-ahead-81526) _2026-08-16 · Neil Sethi · Neil’s Newsletter_ A look at the upcoming week for the US economy and equities — covering key drivers including earnings, positioning, breadth, valuations, sentiment, seasonality, and the Fed. ## [UPDATED: New Last Played Date v6.3](https://dougscripts.com/itunes/2026/08/updated-new-last-played-date-v6-3/) _2026-08-16 · Doug · Doug's AppleScripts_ Set Last Played/Last Skipped date of selected tracks to a new date, with option to increase or decrease Plays/Skips, or set to “never played” with no dates and no Plays/Skips. Also see Add or Subtract Play Count. Works best when Sync Library is disengaged due to a possible bug. Latest version: UI updates for macOS \[…\] The post UPDATED: New Last Played Date v6.3 appeared first on Doug's… ## [No. 16 LSU Soccer Set To Host Northwestern State In 2026 Home Opener](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/16/no-16-lsu-soccer-set-to-host-northwestern-state-in-2026-home-opener) _2026-08-16 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [No. 16 LSU Soccer Set To Host Northwestern State In Sunday Home Opener](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/15/no-16-lsu-soccer-set-to-host-northwestern-state-in-sunday-home-opener) _2026-08-15 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [Two-Time National Champion Jaden Noot Earns LSU Degree](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/15/two-time-national-champion-jaden-noot-earns-lsu-degree) _2026-08-15 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [The Daily Decision Digest: 14 August 2026](https://digest.appealbase.com/p/the-daily-decision-digest-14-august) _2026-08-15 · Niall Cook · The Daily Decision Digest_ The final day of the week saw 65 appeal decisions issued, granting permission for 307 new residential units — the selected decisions below include a 300 home inquiry decision at Hayling Island, two hearing decisions on Gypsy and Traveller sites with different outcomes, a substantial employment park permission, and decisions on children’s homes, barn conversion and urban infill housing. ## [Calls for Papers | 15-8-2026](https://methodd.substack.com/p/calls-for-papers-15-8-2026) _2026-08-15 · Harris Georgiou (MSc,PhD) · Meth0dd_ Selected Calls-for-Papers in upcoming conferences and special issues in publications. ## [Top Papers | Vol. 103, 15-8-2026](https://methodd.substack.com/p/top-papers-vol-103-15-8-2026) _2026-08-15 · Harris Georgiou (MSc,PhD) · Meth0dd_ Selected papers and reports of breakthroughs in Science and R&D. ## [Published Content | 15-8-2026](https://methodd.substack.com/p/published-content-15-8-2026) _2026-08-15 · Harris Georgiou (MSc,PhD) · Meth0dd_ Self-created coding tutorials and popular science content from this week. ## [STEM News | Issue 103, 15-8-2026](https://methodd.substack.com/p/stem-news-issue-103-15-8-2026) _2026-08-15 · Harris Georgiou (MSc,PhD) · Meth0dd_ Selected articles and recent news in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. ## [Two Beach Volleyball Players Earn Their Degrees During Summer Graduation](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/14/two-beach-volleyball-players-earn-their-degrees-during-summer-graduation) _2026-08-14 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [Former LSU Basketball Star Marcus Thornton Earns LSU Degree](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/14/former-lsu-basketball-star-marcus-thornton-earns-lsu-degree) _2026-08-14 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [Three Swim & Dive Tigers Receive LSU Degree](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/14/three-swim-and-dive-tigers-receive-lsu-degree) _2026-08-14 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [LSU Women's Golfer Elsa Svensson Earns MBA As College Career Concludes](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/14/lsu-womens-golfer-elsa-svensson-earns-mba-as-college-career-concludes) _2026-08-14 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ ## [Blake Baker Press Conference (Aug. 14, 2026)](https://lsusports.net/news/2026/08/14/watch-live-blake-baker-press-conference-aug-14-2026) _2026-08-14 · LSUsports.net - The Official Website of LSU Athletics_ Live from the Team Room at Football Ops, LSU Football Defensive Coordinator Blake Baker meets with members of the media as the Tigers' continue to prepare for the 2026 season. ## [UPDATED: Album Rating Reset v5.6](https://dougscripts.com/itunes/2026/08/updated-album-rating-reset-v5-6/) _2026-08-14 · Doug · Doug's AppleScripts_ This script will allow you to batch set or clear the Album Rating and/or Album Favorite/Suggest Less for the albums of the selected tracks or the albums associated with the tracks in a selected playlist (note that only a single track from any album need be selected in order to change the album rating or \[ \] The post UPDATED: Album Rating Reset v5.6 appeared first on Doug s AppleScripts . ## [UPDATED: Apply Embedded Artwork v3.0](https://dougscripts.com/itunes/2026/08/updated-apply-embedded-artwork-v3-0/) _2026-08-14 · Doug · Doug's AppleScripts_ This script will examine each selected track s local file for image metadata and apply it as the track s album artwork. Latest version: UI adjustments for macOS 27 Displays operative artwork when available Maintenance and regression removals More information for Apply Embedded Artwork v3.0 and download link is here. The post UPDATED: Apply Embedded Artwork v3.0 appeared first on Doug s… ## [UPDATED: Re-Embed Artwork v4.0](https://dougscripts.com/itunes/2026/08/updated-re-embed-artwork-v4-0/) _2026-08-14 · Doug · Doug's AppleScripts_ This applet will export then re-import the artwork data of the selected tracks obliging the Music app to embed the artwork in the track s file s meta-data. Latest version: Remains open after each selected track batch is processed UI adjustments for macOS 27 More information for Re-Embed Artwork v4.0 and download link is here. The post UPDATED: Re-Embed Artwork v4.0 appeared first on Doug s… ## [UPDATED: Restore Artwork from Album Folder v5.0](https://dougscripts.com/itunes/2026/08/updated-restore-artwork-from-album-folder-v5-0/) _2026-08-14 · Doug · Doug's AppleScripts_ This applet will look for an image file in the parent folder of each selected track s file presumably its Album folder into which you have previously placed an image file of some sort and apply the data from that image file as artwork for the track. Also see Save Album Art to Album Folder and Save Album \[ \] The post UPDATED: Restore Artwork from Album Folder v5.0 appeared first on Doug s… ## [UPDATED: Assimilate View Options v6.4](https://dougscripts.com/itunes/2026/08/updated-assimilate-view-options-v6-4/) _2026-08-14 · Doug · Doug's AppleScripts_ This applet re-creates each selected playlist so its Songs View column settings (visible columns) are the same as the main Songs library. Works with user-created regular playlists only. Latest version: Fixes issue with empty description tag returning missing value Minor maintenance More information for Assimilate View Options v6.4 and download link is here. The post UPDATED: Assimilate View…