Day: February 8, 2025

The Sidney Prize is an award given monthly to journalism that illuminates “the great issues of our day, such as seeking an end to violence, struggling for economic security and justice, combatting discrimination based on race or nationality, upholding civil liberties and democracy and safeguarding the environment.” Established by Murray Kempton (deceased publisher), initially only daily press journalists received this honor until photojournalism, web content creation and opinion/analysis came under consideration in later years.

Phoenix — At their annual conference LibLearnX 2025 held from January 24 – 27 in Phoenix, Arizona, the Association of Jewish Libraries unveiled the Sydney Taylor Book Awards series to commemorate All-of-a-Kind Family author Sydney Taylor by honoring works that meet high literary standards while accurately reflecting Jewish life and experience.

Winners will receive $500, a certificate designed by New Yorker cartoonist Edward Sorel, and a bottle of union made wine. These awards are sponsored by Sidney Hillman Foundation and curated by The Forward; their judging committee comprises predominantly Jewish community members; however, these awards do not limit themselves solely to content within Jewish culture.

Overland Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize 2024 The Overland Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize, proudly supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, seeks outstanding short fiction of up to 3000 words themed loosely around travel – any interpretation is welcome and encouraged! Our judges Patrick Lenton, Alice Bishop and Sara Saleh reviewed over 500 entries before selecting three winners and runners-up that will be published in Overland magazine’s autumn issue.

Helen Andrews won the Sidney Prize for her essay about online vitriol published in First Things. It provided an eye-opening portrait of how toxic rhetoric can erupt over any controversial issue and derail conversations about real problems. Sidney Prize recognizes and rewards work that exemplifies what we seek to reward: clear-eyed and truthful investigation of an important issue by someone willing to face criticism for telling the truth. Reminding us all why such people remain essential in today’s world. Every year, The Sidney Black Memorial Engineering Award honors an engineering student completing her degree whose achievements, personal attributes, or contribution to society/student life stand out among her peers.

Playing slots in demo mode is a fantastic way to become familiar with the game, test out various strategies, and determine whether you wish to risk real money betting. Casinos don’t incur too many expenses when hosting these games so this could be a great way to start gambling online.

History of Slot Demo

In 1887, American inventor Fey created the world’s first slot machine. His revolutionary invention replaced coin-operated mechanical levers of saloon games with an instant winning reel-turning machine which could pay out instant prizes if your luck held out – an innovation which quickly spread throughout bars, theaters, and other venues alike. Soon enough, slot machines became ubiquitous.

Today’s online casino sites give players an unprecedented opportunity to sample a wide variety of slot games in demo mode for free. These demo versions can be enjoyed across desktop computers, tablets and mobile devices and aim to simulate the experience of traditional slot machines from sound effects and visuals all the way down to gameplay itself. But there are key distinctions between a demo version and its real-money equivalent that players must consider when making decisions regarding real money playback.

One of the key differences between demo slots and real-money ones are RTP (return to player) percentage and volatility levels. RTP reflects how much of an average sum a slot machine pays back over time; volatility measures risk; high-volatility slots often offer larger wins more frequently than their lower-volatility counterparts.

Though these are among the key aspects to keep in mind when selecting slot games to play, other considerations must also be made. For instance, it’s essential that you keep track of both wins and losses to prevent making unnecessary errors and craft winning strategies. It is also advisable to take regular breaks while playing a demo as too much screen time can lead to fatigue.

Slot demos provide players with an invaluable way to evaluate their odds of success without taking a financial risk. Experimenting with various bet sizes and learning how to trigger bonus features and free spins allows players to boost their gameplay confidence before wagering real money. Keep the goal in mind by relaxing and having fun! Furthermore, be sure to implement responsible gambling practices such as setting a budget and using bankroll management techniques when gambling with any demo game as well as reading reviews and recommendations prior to starting any demo slot game session.