Phones with fm phones with fm radio  are not as common as they used to be, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy listening to your favorite stations via an FM chip in your smartphone. It’s a feature that many people may not even know they have, and one that can help them stay informed and connected during disasters, power or internet outages, and more.

Despite NPR’s lobbying to have manufacturers activate the chips, they’ve refused, since doing so would interfere with their plan to make money by charging users for music and news. That’s a big reason why it’s so important to keep this feature alive.

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While Google’s Android operating system does include support for the FM chip in some phones, it often goes unmentioned and locked, with many spec sheets leaving it out altogether; GSMarena, for example, doesn’t mention this capability on their listings. To access the chip, you’ll need an app like NextRadio and a wired pair of headphones or speaker to act as an antenna.

There are also FM adapters that you can use to connect your phone to an FM radio, allowing it to work just like you’d expect a traditional handheld radio. This method isn’t as convenient as using an app, but it can be useful if you don’t have any of the aforementioned apps and want to get back to basics. The only catch is that the adapters tend to be a bit pricey, but they’re definitely worth checking out if you’re interested.

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Saint cyprian prayer  was a great lover of God and a powerful love spell maker. He was a big-hearted, well-educated “man about town” when he converted to Christianity in his mid-forties. He abandoned his former life and embraced a vow of chastity that amazed his friends. He stopped reading the works of the pagan authors he had long loved and turned instead to Scripture and the growing canon of Christian theology, mostly that of his North African contemporary Tertullian.

After becoming a bishop, he showed a rare combination of great learning and pastoral sensitivity. He was severe but not inflexible with those who rebelled against the Church’s hierarchy and sabotaged morality; he was untiring in his defense of Christian traditions, and he forcefully affirmed that the Church is one, founded on Peter.

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He also displayed remarkable skill in preaching, and he was a persuasive teacher and leader of the people of God. His writings on the Lord’s Prayer, on baptism and chrismation, on the penitential code, on marriage and divorce, and on celibacy are of exceptional quality.

This chaplet features a medal of Saint Cyprian of Antioch and three beads with the initials of the person for whom you’re praying. A simple crucifix can be used in place of the medal, if desired. The beads are separated into three enneads (a set of 9 beads) with a separator bead. The first ennead should be black beads, the second purple, and the third white.

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A large canvas print is an eye-catching way to show off your favorite pictures. It works great as part of a gallery wall or even on its own as a stand alone piece. You’re bound to get a lot of compliments, whether your friends and family are just looking at the photo or admiring the whole display.

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Before you order your large canvas print, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, you need to make sure your picture is high enough quality. You’ll need to have a digital picture that is 300-400 DPI or higher. The best way to do this is to use a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, but modern smartphones can also work well in many cases.

You’ll also need to decide what size of canvas you want. You can go as big as 10 feet wide for a truly impressive display, or you can opt for a more traditional 8×10 canvas.

If you’re ordering a gallery-wrapped canvas, choose a 1.5 inch thick stretcher bar. These are the skeleton, literally, of your canvas and they’re what gives it its shape and durability. Make sure they are kiln-dried to prevent warping or cracking, as well.

The next step is to determine the ratio of your photo within its current size. This will help you know how it’ll look when it’s printed on the canvas. You can do this by arranging strips of paper or painter’s tape around the original image.

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