#1991 Paris Match

[littlequeenies]

All 1971 Paris pics have been untagged, enjoy!!

June 28 1971. Pam, Jim and their friend Alain Ronay in a village near Paris called St Leu d'Esseurent. Pics by Alain Ronay.

Scan from Paris Match, 25th April 1991.

[allstartrekgames]

Durotta

Original Release: 1991 (appeared in Star Trek in 1998)

Developer: Blaise Muller

Publisher: Gigamic

Original Platform: Board Game

Durotta is what the game Quarto will be called in the 24th century. Based on the Voyager Season 5 opening episode “Night”, with Tom Paris opening the game with the “Novakovich gambit”.

The object of Durotta is to place a piece in order to form a line of 4 with a single matching characteristic. These characteristics are: Tall/Short, Round/Square, Light/Dark and Full/Hollow. As long as one characteristic is consistent across 4 in a row, you’ll win. For example: if you place a tall piece to form a row of four tall pieces, you win, even if they are all a mixture of light and dark.

What makes the game special is that you don’t choose what piece you play: your opponent does, which makes the game incredibly strategic as you have to think about what moves your opponent can make when deciding what piece to hand them, but also keep an eye on the remaining pieces when placing one as you don’t want to force yourself to give your opponent the winning piece. We see Tom and B’elanna passing each other the pieces, so it seems like they were following the actual rules of the game (even if they made up names for moves).

I only tried this game because of it’s appearance in Voyager, but I really love it. It’s a brilliant game, and the mini version (the one I got) is nice and portable – it also looks fantastic and makes for a great display piece.

[aliveandfullofjoy]

Yet again, it’s time to indulge in one of my favorite new year traditions: my ten favorite new-to-me films of 2024!

Every one of these movies got under my skin in one way or another and made this difficult year that much brighter. If you like, consider this a strong endorsement for each of them.

Same rules as always: no movies from this past year (2024) or the year prior (2023). Every other year is fair game.

01. Close-Up (dir. Abbas Kiarostami, 1990; Iran; 98 min.)

"Tell him The Cyclist is a part of me."

Every now and then, you watch a film for the first time that knocks you sideways, that reminds you of the power and beauty in cinema, that lives up to every expectation you had for it, that works its way into your bloodstream to take up permanent residence as a part of you.

That was my experience finally watching Abbas Kiarostami's Close-Up. While retaining his empathetic gaze, Kiarostami uses a real-life incident to crack open the very ideas of performance, escapism, identity, truth, and storytelling. Is it a love letter to cinema or a condemnation of its ability to distance people from reality? Is it both?

That this film exists at all is a miracle. Hossain Sabzian's performance (as himself) is miraculous in itself, too. There is simply nothing like Close-Up, and I am so grateful to have experienced it. I can't wait to revisit it for years to come.

Currently streaming on the Criterion Channel.

02. Paris, Texas (dir. Wim Wenders, 1984; West Germany/France; 147 min.)

"I wanted to see him so bad I didn't even dare imagine him anymore."

I mean this in the best way possible: Paris, Texas was not what I expected it to be at all. For years, I've heard it spoken of with reverence, and I've seen shots from it, and I generally knew the premise, but I didn't expect a film that was as nakedly emotional as this. Paris, Texas ripped my heart out over and over and over again, and I was grateful for it every time.

Everything about it is superb: Robby Müller's cinematography, creating poetry out of the neon-soaked desert; Ry Cooder's haunting guitar; Sam Shepard's enormously moving screenplay; Wenders' patient and precise direction. And then there are the performances! I waxed poetic about Harry Dean Stanton's performance yesterday in this post, but in short: it's a landmark performance. Nearly equally impressive, and with less screentime, is Nastassja Kinski, the key to the film's mystery.

This is an exquisite piece of work. What begins as an almost unbearably lonely film grows into one of bittersweet reconciliation, of healing. I'll be thinking about Travis and Hunter walking together on opposite sides of the street for a long, long time.

Currently streaming on the Criterion Channel and HBO Max.

03. Barton Fink (dir. Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, 1991; USA; 116 mins.)

"I tried to show you something beautiful."

I know I'm late to the party here (isn't that what these lists are all about?), but my God, what a major work. Barton Fink is every bit as dense and as literate as No Country for Old Men and as gripping and darkly hilarious as Fargo. John Turturro's performance is the perfect anchor, a twitchy live-wire with dueling inferiority and superiority complexes falling headfirst into a nightmare. He's matched (haunted?) perfectly by John Goodman, giving one of his best performances, using his folksy charm and twinkling eyes to terrifying effect. 

Again, though, the film is primarily an incredible achievement because of the Coens. Between their writing and directing, Barton Fink pulls at so many threads and juggles a number of conflicting tones to create a singularly hellish vision of Hollywood and an entertainment industry caught between World War II and the rise of McCarthyism. It's a marvel. I can't wait to watch it again and again.

Currently streaming on the Criterion Channel.

04. Hoop Dreams (dir. Steve James, 1994; USA; 171 min.)

"That's why when somebody say, 'When you get to the NBA, don't forget about me,' and that stuff. Well, I should've said to them, 'If I don't make it, don't you forget about me.'"

Hoop Dreams is every bit as monumental as its reputation suggests, both a masterpiece of non-fiction filmmaking and the blueprint for the next thirty years of documentaries. The editing work alone here is unbelievable, with the film starting life as a 30-minute PBS short and growing into a three-hour-long epic.

The triumph of Hoop Dreams is a reminder that documentary filmmaking is an act of sculpture. Director Steve James collected 250 hours of footage over five years of shooting, which he and his Oscar-nominated team of editors, Frederick Marx and William Haugse, whittled down to a single, thrilling experience. The film is long, but not without reason. By the end, you feel like you've lived William Gates' and Arthur Agee's high school years with them.

Currently streaming on the Criterion Channel and HBO Max.

05. Out of Sight (dir. Steven Soderbergh, 1998; USA; 123 min.)

"It's like seeing someone for the first time, like you can be passing on the street, and you look at each other for a few seconds, and there's this kind of a recognition like you both know something. Next moment the person's gone, and it's too late to do anything about it. And you always remember it because it was there, and you let it go, and you think to yourself, 'What if I had stopped? What if I had said something?' What if, what if... it may only happen a few times in your life." "Or once." "Or once."

Call it a crime thriller, call it a neo-noir, call it a rom-com, call it whatever you like: Out of Sight is all of them, and it's extraordinarily good at being all of them at the same time. Every aspect of the film is perfectly realized: Steven Soderbergh's impeccable command over tone and genre; Scott Frank's charming, intelligent, complicated screenplay; the unstoppable movie star charisma of George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez. Everything that makes Clooney such a compelling actor is on full display here, and I'm not sure he's ever been better. Same goes for Lopez: she hasn't gotten nearly the respect she deserves for being such a remarkable screen presence, even in movies that don't deserve her, but she's luminous in this. 

And, my God, Anne V. Coates' editing -- the brilliant story structure feels like it might fall apart at the seams if she hadn't held it together. Between a legend in the editing room and a legend in the making in the director's chair, Out of Sight seems to come together effortlessly. It's as graceful and entertaining a film as you'll ever see. I loved everything about it.

Currently available to rent on demand.

06. Punch-Drunk Love (dir. Paul Thomas Anderson, 2002; USA; 95 min.)

"It really looks like Hawaii here."

This one really is magical, huh? Between the cinematography (Robert Elswit, a legend) and the music (Jon Brion, a legend) to the beautifully funny script by director Paul Thomas Anderson, just about every individual aspect of the film sings. This is true, too, for the performances -- Emily Watson is always so lovely, and Luis Guzmán should probably be in every PTA film ever made, but especially Adam Sandler (who, Uncut Gems be damned, has never, ever been better), and Philip Seymour Hoffman, who makes a three-course meal out of minimal screen time.

I feel like I've seen or catastrophized the worst possible version of a movie like this so many times -- an off-kilter indie love story between two #weirdos, the kind of thing that aimed to replicate this film or Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind -- but the experience of actually seeing Punch-Drunk Love knocked me out. It's just so funny and romantic and sad and sweet and winning. It's a thing of real beauty.

Currently available to rent on demand.

07. Female Trouble (dir. John Waters, 1974; USA; 97 min.)

"This is so exciting! Just think of all the little horror stories that go on in other people's lives!"

What a terrific vehicle for Divine. What a brilliant continuation of the Dreamlanders' work. I certainly appreciated Pink Flamingos, even if it made me genuinely sick, and I understand why it's still seen as Waters' masterpiece, but to me, Female Trouble almost feels like a more complete, more precise, and more vicious variation of the earlier film. As a hit job on the sensibilities of good taste, its aim is deadly.

The film's look and sound is more polished and impressive than in Pink Flamingos, too, particularly Van Smith's astonishing costumes, Vincent Peranio's production design, and the horribly catchy theme song. The whole film feels like a fever dream, and it would be very easy to imagine this as a straight-up horror movie if there wasn't such a relentlessly funny rebellious spirit to it. Even still, the final act is genuinely disturbing. "Who wants to die for art?"

It's horrible. It's wonderful. It's kind of a masterpiece in its own sick way.

Currently streaming on the Criterion Channel.

08. Memories of Murder (dir. Bong Joon-ho, 2003; South Korea; 131 min.)

"What did he look like?" "Well... kind of plain." "In what way?" "Just... ordinary."

At the risk of saying something extremely obvious, Bong Joon-ho is a really great director, huh? Purely looking at how he manages to make Memories of Murder -- one bleak, bleak, bleak film -- both extremely funny and extremely upsetting and, in multiple sequences, genuinely frightening, it's clear that Bong is a generational talent. 

The cast is stacked (of course) -- Song Kang-ho holds the whole thing together beautifully, lending the final shot its gravitas, but he's flanked by the likes of Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roi-ha, Byun Hee-bong, and, most memorably, the chilling Park Hae-il.

It's just kind of a knockout on all levels, from that gorgeous golden hour cinematography at the beginning giving way to the muted grays of the procedural to the way Bong milks an overwhelming sense of dread out of something as mundane as a rainstorm.

Currently available to rent on demand.

09. The Long Goodbye (dir. Robert Altman, 1973; USA; 112 min.)

"It's okay with me."

A neo-noir crime thriller with the vibes of a 70s hangout movie, The Long Goodbye is everything you could ever want from a Robert Altman/Philip Marlowe movie: grimy, rambling, uncomfortable, and very funny in its own bone-dry way. The soundtrack consisting of just one song? Inspired.

Elliott Gould is the perfect center for the film, giving a wonderfully relaxed, effortlessly cool performance. Altman's naturalistic conversation style mixes beautifully with the genre's stylized dialogue (and every other character tells Gould how cute he is, and you know what? It's true!). Also, it's got one of the great movie cats.

I'm positive I missed some of the inner workings of it, but it washed over me like a wave at the beach, and I loved every bit of it.

Currently available to rent on demand.

10. Crooklyn (dir. Spike Lee, 1994; USA; 114 min.)

"Ladybug, you turned out pretty good considering you were raised in a house full of ashy, rusty-butt boys."

Maybe it's just how inundated we currently are with this subgenre -- Esteemed Filmmaker Reflects On Their Childhood, à la Belfast and The Fabelmans and Roma -- but I can't help but feel like Crooklyn would become something of an awards darling in 2024. Like the best of the subgenre's newer films, Spike Lee's look back isn't really about him. He's definitely there (or at least a spectacled Knicks-loving stand-in is), but Crooklyn is primarily about growing up from the perspective of his sister Joie -- or rather, her stand-in Troy.

It's also more generally about the dynamics of the family and, by extension, their neighborhood. In both regards -- as a portrait of Black girlhood in the early '70s and as a memory piece of a family on the precipice of a major turning point -- the film is a triumph. The cast is tremendous, from the parents played by Alfre Woodard and Delroy Lindo, to the miraculously well-cast group of kids. Their chemistry together is magical (and my God, they are all so cute -- the scene of them singing along to the Partridge Family is instantly iconic to me).

There are so many well-observed slice-of-life moments in the film: all of the scenes of the family spending time together, RuPaul(!) in the bodega, Aunt Song (a very good Frances Foster) singing Christian songs while Troy stares at her. And, because it's a Spike Lee joint, Crooklyn is a stylistic and technical achievement. It has one of the most audacious aspect ratio changes I've ever seen (and honestly, I'm not sure if it's successful, but I admire the swing!), plus one of the funniest uses of the floating dolly shot in any of Lee's movies.

A supremely lovely film.

Currently available to rent on demand.

Other films I loved (in alphabetical order): After Hours (dir. Martin Scorsese, 1985); Aguirre, the Wrath of God (dir. Werner Herzog, 1972); An Autumn Afternoon (dir. Yasujirō Ozu, 1962); The Bad News Bears (dir. Michael Ritchie, 1976); Baseball (dir. Ken Burns, 1994); Big Trouble in Little China (dir. John Carpenter, 1986); Blue Velvet (dir. David Lynch, 1986); Burn After Reading (dir. Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, 2008); The Cassandra Cat (dir. Vojtěch Jasný, 1963); Eyes Wide Shut (dir. Stanley Kubrick, 1999); Green Porno (dir. Isabella Rossellini, 2008); Heaven Can Wait (dir. Warren Beatty and Buck Henry, 1978); High Hopes (dir. Mike Leigh, 1988); History is Made at Night (dir. Frank Borzage, 1937); The Hunt for Red October (dir. John McTiernan, 1990); I've Heard the Mermaids Singing (dir. Patricia Rozema, 1987); The Insider (dir. Michael Mann, 1999); It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (dir. Stanley Kramer, 1963); Joy Street (dir. Suzan Pitt, 1995); La Haine (dir. Mathieu Kassovitz, 1995); La Roue (dir. Abel Gance, 1923); Leave Her to Heaven (dir. John M. Stahl, 1945); Love Letter (dir. Kinuyo Tanaka, 1953); Marnie (dir. Alfred Hitchcock, 1964); The Match Factory Girl (dir. Aki Kaurismäki, 1990); Miller's Crossing (dir. Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, 1990); Morning for the Osone Family (dir. Keisuke Kinoshita, 1946); Oslo, August 31st (dir. Joachim Trier, 2011); Querelle (dir. Rainer Werner Fassbinder, 1982); Robert Frost: A Lover's Quarrel with the World (dir. Shirley Clarke, 1963); RoboCop (dir. Paul Verhoeven, 1987); The Salesman (dir. Asghar Farhadi, 2016); Seconds (dir. John Frankenheimer, 1966); The Shop on Main Street (dir. Ján Kadár and Elmar Klos, 1965); Simon of the Desert (dir. Luis Buñuel, 1965); Spellbound (dir. Alfred Hitchcock, 1945); The Thing (dir. John Carpenter, 1982); Tokyo Godfathers (dir. Satoshi Kon, 2003); Tokyo Olympiad (dir. Kon Ichikawa, 1965); Twister (dir. Jan de Bont, 1996); The Unknown (dir. Tod Browning, 1927); Walking (dir. Ryan Larkin, 1968); When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (dir. Mikio Naruse, 1960); Wooden Crosses (dir. Raymond Bernard, 1932)

And finally, some miscellaneous viewing stats:

First movie watched in 2024: The Cassandra Cat (dir. Vojtěch Jasný, 1963)

First movie seen in theaters in 2024: I Know Where I'm Going! (dir. Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, 1945)

Final movie watched in 2024: Asteroid City (dir. Wes Anderson, 2023)

Final movie seen in theaters in 2024: Interstellar (dir. Christopher Nolan, 2014)

Least favorite movie: Viva Zapata! (dir. Elia Kazan, 1952)

Oldest movie: How a Mosquito Operates (dir. Winsor McCay, 1912)

Longest movie: La Roue (dir. Abel Gance, 1923 - 413 min.)

Shortest movie: Stellar (dir. Stan Brakhage, 1993 - 2 min.)

Month with the most viewings: February (54)

Month with the fewest viewings: October and November (7 each)

First movie from 2024 seen: Drive-Away Dolls (dir. Ethan Coen)

Total movies seen in theaters: 30 (including shorts)

Total movies: 246

[cowgirlfxcker]

ℌ𝔢𝔞𝔡𝔠𝔞𝔫𝔬𝔫𝔰 𝔣𝔬𝔯 𝔇𝔩 𝔠𝔥𝔞𝔯𝔞𝔠𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔰 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔦𝔯 𝔣𝔞𝔳𝔬𝔲𝔯𝔦𝔱𝔢 𝔪𝔬𝔳𝔦𝔢𝔰

*Descriptions from Letterboxt and quotes from IMDb

Yui: Phantom of the Opera (2004)

The waiting is over...let the fantasy begin.

Deformed since birth, a bitter man known only as the Phantom lives in the sewers underneath the Paris Opera House. He falls in love with the obscure chorus singer Christine, and privately tutors her while terrorizing the rest of the opera house and demanding Christine be given lead roles. Things get worse when Christine meets back up with her childhood acquaintance Raoul and the two fall in love.

Shuu: Goldfinger (1964)

Do you expect me to talk?

No, I expect you to die!

Special agent 007 comes face to face with one of the most notorious villains of all time, and now he must outwit and outgun the powerful tycoon to prevent him from cashing in on a devious scheme to raid Fort Knox – and obliterate the world’s economy.

Reiji: The Seventh Seal (1957)

My body is ready, but I am not.

When disillusioned Swedish knight, Antonius Block, returns home from the Crusades to find his country in the grips of the Black Death, he challenges Death to a chess match for his life. Tormented by the belief that God does not exist, Block sets off on a journey, meeting up with traveling players Jof and his wife, Mia, and becoming determined to evade Death long enough to commit one redemptive act while he still lives.

Laito: The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Well, Clarice, have the lambs stopped screaming?

Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI’s training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.

Kanato: Jack and the Cuckoo Clock Heart (2013)

The torment of love can transform people into wretched monsters.

In Scotland 1874, Jack is born on the coldest day ever. Because of the extreme cold, his heart stops beating. The responsible midwife in Edinburgh finds a way to save him by replacing his heart with a clock. So he lives and remains under the midwife’s protective care. But he must not get angry or excited because that endangers his life by causing his clock to stop working. Worse than that, when he grows up, he has to face the fact he cannot fall in love because that too could stop his delicate heart.

Ayato: Pulp Fiction (1994)

You won't know the facts until you've seen the fiction.

A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster’s moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.

Subaru: The Crow (1994)

And I say, "I'm dead," and I move.

Exactly one year after young rock guitarist Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally killed by a ruthless gang of criminals, Draven – watched over by a hypnotic crow – returns from the grave to exact revenge.

Ruki: Eyes Without a Face (1960)

A new face, a new identity.

Dr. Génessier is riddled with guilt after an accident that he caused disfigures the face of his daughter, the once beautiful Christiane, who outsiders believe is dead. Dr. Génessier, along with accomplice and laboratory assistant Louise, kidnaps young women and brings them to the Génessier mansion. After rendering his victims unconscious, Dr. Génessier removes their faces and attempts to graft them on to Christiane’s.

Yuuma: Brokeback Mountain (2005)

Tell you what, we coulda had a good life together!

Two modern-day cowboys meet on a shepherding job in the summer of ’63, the two share a raw and powerful summer together that turns into a lifelong relationship conflicting with the lives they are supposed to live.

Kou: The Menu (2022)

You will eat less than you desire and more than you deserve.

A couple travels to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.

Azusa: Parasite (2019)

You know what kind of plan never fails? No plan. No plan at all.

All unemployed, Ki-taek’s family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.

[oldcountrybear1955]

Paris Match #2217 21 November 1991 - Yves Montand

[boasamishipper]

20 questions for fic writers

tagged by the lovely @doodledrawreblogs - thanks cy!

1. How many works do you have on Ao3? 104 (it will be 105 after my yuletide fic is posted)

2. What's your total Ao3 word count? 1,296,866

3. What fandoms do you write for? i've written fic for legend of korra, milo murphy's law, the dragon prince, star wars, ted lasso, top gun / top gun: maverick, 9-1-1 lone star, what we do in the shadows (tv), a league of their own (tv), mission: impossible, our flag means death, perry mason hbo, and night court.

4. What are your top five fics by kudos?

when i see your face (top gun, icemav, 1.4k) - 5018 kudos

Moving In Slow Motion (top gun, icemav, 7.5k) - 3044 kudos

Make A Wrong One Right (top gun, icemav, 18.8k) - 2313 kudos

baby, baby, i'd get down on my knees for you (top gun, icemav, 18k, cowritten with @academicgangster) - 2290 kudos

Word on the Street (top gun, icemav, outsider pov, 3.8k) - 1991 kudos

5. Do you respond to comments? yes! if you are kind enough to read one of my fics and leave a comment, i always do my best to reply, even if it's just a string of heart emojis.

6. What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending? probably Like Attracts Like - it's a companion piece to my legend of korra mash au sometimes you hear the bullet, and ends with zhu li (the radar of the story) getting word of varrick's plane going down a la henry blake in abyssinia, henry. truthfully, i'm not a big writer of angsty endings. angsty beginnings and middles, definitely, but i prefer all my fics to have a happy ending.

7. What’s the fic you wrote with the happiest ending? see basically all of my fics have happy endings, but i think the happiest ending i've written goes to the end of I Know I'm Home, my robisanya au where sam matched with dani on bantr and not rebecca. in the final chapter, all the loose ends get tied up: richmond wins the premier league, roy and keeley get married, and sam and dani have the 'i'm going to marry you someday' talk. nothing but sweetness all around.

8. Do you get hate on fics? the only hate i've ever gotten on a fic was for one of my star wars sequel trilogy rewrites, and that was from some reylos who didn't like the anti-reylo things i was saying on my star wars sideblog, so... nah.

9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind? i do and i have definitely gotten better at it over the years (though i still have a Long way to go lmao). i've only published m/m, but i've written some f/m smut (as you will see when i publish my degas/paris fic next year 😏)

10. Do you write crossovers? What’s the craziest one you’ve written? indeed i do. craziest (or at least most ambitious) has gotta be there's a raging fire in my heart tonight, my top gun/mcu crossover. (craziest crossover i've ever come up with is the night court / perry mason hbo crossover that @saltyfilmmajor and @bornforastorm have been enabling me to write)

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen? no thankfully

12. Have you ever had a fic translated? yes! when i see your face has been translated into korean and chinese, Lead Me On (To The Other Side) has been translated into korean, and (I Love You) A Bushel and A Pallet and Moving In Slow Motion have both been translated into chinese.

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before? yes, i wrote baby, baby, i'd get down on my knees for you with @academicgangster and wrote Austin Alone with @lilalbatross

14. What’s your all time favorite ship? i'm picking three for how they have influenced me and my writing: boasami, finnrey, and icemav.

15. What’s a WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will? there are So Many of these....my google drive is essentially a graveyard of unfinished wips

16. What are your writing strengths? dialogue for sure. i've also been told my characterization is great and i have good comedic timing.

17. What are your writing weaknesses? action scenes and smut

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language in fic? i've done this before - usually i run it through google translate and then check other translation sites to be sure it's as accurate as possible. i've included the to-english translations in some fics (namely my top gun ones where i've written ice speaking russian) but mostly leave out the to-english translations these days. usually when my characters speak a different language you can pick up what they're saying from context.

19. First fandom you wrote for? the first fandom i wrote for was (i think) icarly, but the first fandom i published fic for was legend of korra.

20. Favorite fic you’ve written? varies depending on the mood i'm in (and also i have written a Lot of fic so it is difficult to choose lmao). right now i'd say Word on the Street - i'm still really proud of how that one came together.

tagging @icemankazansky @lookforanewangle @lilalbatross @hacash @saltyfilmmajor @bornforastorm @maverickcalf @academicgangster and anyone else who wants to do this :)

[lanuevafotodelmes]

FOTO DEL MES/ JULIO

Solo un instante, un destello de paz y felicidad encubierto en un mar de ruido, caos y desorden en las calles abarrotadas por su incesante actividad.

Máximo Corbalán

Sobre la fotografía elegida escribe Diego Tolosa

Una imagen no vale más que mil palabras. En la elección de la foto del mes, pensé mucho sobre el criterio de elección, ¿cuál debía tomar?, el meramente fotográfico técnico, el documental clásico o el de la fotografía orientada a las artes visuales. Al ver el drive, las fotografías estaban acompañadas por palabras que sus autores eligieron de otres autores o de propia producción, algunas con increíble acierto y simpleza, otras con algo de prejuicio, y otras con frases frías que no representaban. De esta experiencia de elección me gustaría destacar la importancia de escribir sobre lo que hacemos, la idea de un fotógrafo inefable es tentadora y poética, pero en la contemporaneidad, la sola imagen muchas veces queda a medio camino. En la convocatoria de la foto del mes hay una oportunidad (que debería ser más extensa) de apalabrar la fotografía, esa debería ser aprovechada para hablar por fuera del hacer decir cosas que la fotografía no dice, en el común de lectura de la gente. Se vino a mi cabeza el viejo lema publicitario de Paris Match, revista fundada en 1949: «El peso de las palabras, la conmoción de las fotos». El caer en la búsqueda de imágenes más dramáticas o querer darle dramatismo a la misma, impulsa la búsqueda de imágenes y es parte de la "normalidad" de una cultura en la que la conmoción, la fascinación por el horror, por la melancolía, la tristeza, del otre, se ha convertido en la principal fuente de valor y estímulo, no solo del consumo, sino de la realización de discursos visuales. Creo que como autores contemporáneos en tiempos de posfotografía, tenemos la oportunidad de deconstruir el concepto de la vieja tradición documental, sobre cómo se "muestra" una historia, y hacernos cargo de que la fotografía nada tiene de objetiva y con esto, tomar la posta de la enorme posibilidad de crear nuevos mundos.

Sobre nuestro editor del mes

Diego Toloza ,dimato ,nací en 1991 soy tucumano, fotógrafo, artista visual, Técnico Universitario en Fotografía, Docente e investigador Universitario de la UNT, docente en la tecnicatura universitaria en Fotografía y en la Diplomatura de fotografía aplicada, tallerista, investigador bajo el Programa de Formación de Recursos Humanos de la Facultad de Artes de la UNT, Curse por 3 años el Taller C de la licenciatura en artes plásticas Facultad de Artes Dirigido por Marcos Figueroa, Carlota Beltrame, y Angelica Geli González, estudiante avanzado de la carrera de Abogacía en la Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Sociales de la UNT, activista por los derechos humanos y el colectivo LGBTTTIQ+, voluntario en el área de género y derechos humanos de ANDHES. Becario del Fondo nacional de las artes año 2022, Ganador de la Revisión de Portafolio en la Bienal de Fotografía con perspectiva documental de Tucumán 2022, Argentina. Participe de diversas muestras colectivas como artista expositor, también desarrollo actividades como Curador y gestor cultural de eventos culturales y muestras fotográficas, municipales, provinciales, nacionales e internacionales.

@di.ma.to

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Holidays 9.27

Holidays

Ancestor Appreciation Day (a.k.a. Honor Your Ancestors Day)

Answering Machine Day

Arbor Day (US Virgin Islands)

Banana Slug Day

Battle of Boquerón Day (Paraguay)

Bloodstone Day

Book Matches Day

Castor 927 Day

Crush A Can Day

Dave Matthews Band Day

Day of Preschool Employees (Russia)

Doris Day Day (Cincinnati, Ohio)

European Myeloma Day

1stLinePit Pitch Day

French Community Day (Belgium)

Fun and Fancy Free Day

GNU Day

Google Commemoration Day

International SEO Day

Julien Alfred Day (Saint Lucia)

Lendemain du Magal de Touba (Sénégal)

Manit Day (Culture Day; Marshall Islands)

Memorial Day (Azerbaijan)

Morning Show Hosts Day

National AJ Day

National Boccia Day (UK)

National Butt Plug Day

National Day of Forgiveness

National Doodle Day

National First Responder Appreciation Day

National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

National Mustache Day

National 911 Telecommunications Suicide Awareness Day

National No Excuses Day

National Prescription Take-Back Day

National Scarf Day

National Youth Day (Turks and Caicos Islands)

NICU Giving Day

Oski the Bear Day (Berkeley)

Polish Underground State’s Day (Poland)

Post and Telecommunications Service Day (Indonesia)

Shut Up and Let Somebody Else Talk Day

Venom Day

World Freight Train Day

World Pet Day

World Tourism Day (UN)

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Chocolate Milk Day

National Corned Beef Hash Day

National Cats Curry Day (UK)

Saloon Day

Tabasco Sauce Day

Independence & Related Days

Consumación de la Independencia (End of Independence War; Mexico)

Elleore (Declared; 1944) [unrecognized]

Glebiania (Declared; 2012) [unrecognized]

Mexico (Date Consummated, 1821)

Turkmenistan (from USSR, 1991)

Zekia (Declared; 2012) [unrecognized]

4th & Last Friday in September

Ask a Stupid Question Day [Last Weekday]

Butterbrot Day (Germany) [Last Friday]

Comfort Food Friday [Every Friday]

Field Trip Friday [Last Friday of Each Month]

Finally Friday [Last Friday of Each Month]

Five For Friday [Every Friday]

Flapjack Friday [4th Friday of Each Month]

Flashback Friday [Every Friday]

Flatbread Friday [Last Friday of Each Month]

Flirtatious Friday [4th Friday of Each Month]

Friday Finds [Every Friday]

Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]

FSC Friday [Last Friday]

Go Gold Day [Last Friday]

Hug A Vegetarian Day [Last Friday]

Love Note Day [4th Friday]

Make Way Day [Last Friday]

Michigan Indian Day (Michigan) [4th Friday]

National BRAVE Day [4th Friday]

National Good Hair Day (Australia) [4th Friday]

National Hug Your Boss Day [4th Friday; also 9.13]

Native American Day (California) [4th Friday]

Save the Koala Day [Last Friday]

Sport Purple For Platelets Day [Last Friday]

TGIF (Thank God It's Friday) [Every Friday]

Vegan Baking Day [Last Friday]

World's Biggest Coffee Morning (UK) [Last Friday]

Weekly Holidays beginning September 27 (4th Full Week of September)

National Drive Electric Week [f.k.a. National Plug-In Week] (thru 20.6)

Festivals Beginning September 27, 2024

Anderson County Burgoo Festival (Lawrenceburg, Kentucky) [thru 9.29]

Apple Festival (Gays Mills, Wisconsin) [thru 9.29]

Beach n' Chili Fest: ICS World's Championsihp Chili Cookoff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) [thru 9.29]

Cannstatter Volksfest (Stuttgart, Germany) [thru 10.13]

Chester County BBQ Festival (Henderson, Tennessee) [thru 9.28]

Chicago Gourmet Hamburger Hop (Chicago, Illinois)

Chilhowie Community Apple Festival (Chilhowie, Virginia) [thru 9.29]

Coca-Cola Days (Atlantic, Iowa) [thru 9.28]

Downtown Chandler Oktoberfest (Chandler, Arizona) [thru 9.28]

Downtown Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival (Ithaca, New York) [thru 9.29]

Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival (Galway, Ireland) [thru 9.29]

Georgia State Fair (Metro Atlanta, Hampton, Georgia) [thru 10.6]

Harvest Festival & Parade (Arroyo Grande, California) [thru 9.28]

Harvest Festival & Street Fair (Emmett, Idaho) [thru 9.28]

Honeybee Festival (Paris, Illinois) [thru 9.29]

International Sandsculpting Championship (Virginia Beach, Virginia) [thru 10.6]

Irmo Okra Strut Festival (Irmo, South Carolina) [thru 9.28]

Joy of Jazz (Johannesburg, South Africa) [thru 9.28]

Las Vegas Greek Food Festival (Las Vegas, Nevada) [thru 9.29]

Marino Grape Festival (Marino, Italy) [thru 10.7]

Marion County Country Ham Days (Lebanon, Kentucky) [thru 9.29]

Mississippi Pecan Festival (New Augusta, Mississippi) [thru 9.29]

Monterey Jazz Festival begins (California) [Last Friday thru Sunday]

Morgan County Sorghum Festival (West Liberty, Kentucky) [thru 9.29]

New Mexico Prickly Pear Festival (Albuquerque, New Mexico) [thru 9.28]

New York Film Festival (New York, New York) [thru 10.14]

Oktoberfest (Waterloo, Iowa) [thru 9.29]

Oktoberfest (Yachats, Oregon) [thru 9.29]

Oktoberfest Chicago (Chicago, Illinois) [thru 9.29]

Oktoberfest in Canada (Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada) [thru 10.19]

Pumpkinfest (South Lyon, Michigan) [thru 9.29]

River Falls Bacon Bash (River Falls, Wisconsin) [thru 9.29]

Saint Charles Oktoberfest (Saint Charles, Missouri) [thru 9.29]

Sisters Folk Festival (Sisters, Oregon) [thru 9.29]

State Fair of Virginia (Doswell, Virginia) [thru 10.6]

Texas Rice Festival BBQ Cook-Off (Winnie, Texas) [thru 9.28]

Virginia Beach Neptune Festival, Boardwalk Weekend (Virginia Beach, Virginia) [thru 9.29]

Warrens Cranberry Festival (Warrens, Wisconsin) [thru 9.29]

WineFest (North East, Pennsylvania) [thru 9.29]

Feast Days

Adheritus (Christian; Saint)

Aequinoctium Autumnale I (Pagan)

Bernard Waber (Artology)

Birth and Rebirth Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Caius of Milan (Christian; Saint)

Cosmas and Damian (Christian; Martyrs)

Elzear, Count of Arian, and Delphina, his wife (Christian; Saints)

Feast of Eileithyia (Minoan Midwife Goddess)

Feast of Mashiyyat (Baha’i)

Fergus Mac Roith (Celtic Book of Days)

Festival of Namakungwe (The Originator; Zambia)

Festival of Varuni (Goddess of Wine; India)

George Cruikshank (Artology)

Horacio Sandoval (Artology)

Hieronymus Bosch Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Insult a Narcissist Day (Pastafarian)

Irvine Walsh (Writerism)

Jack Goldstein (Artology)

Jim Shooter (Artology)

Jim Thompson (Writerism)

Meskel (Discovery of the True Cross; Eritrea, Ethiopia)

Mookie (Muppetism)

Moon Hare Festival (Everyday Wicca)

Romano Scarpa (Artology)

Sesage (Positivist; Saint)

Sophie Crumb (Artology)

T.C. Cannon (Artology)

Thanksgiving Day for Disappearance of Kelp-Koli Again (Shamanism)

Thomas Nast (Artology)

Vincent de Paul (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

Abominable (Animated Film; 2019)

The Affair, 16th Jack Reacher book, by Lee Child (Novel; 2011)

Bananaphone, by Raffi (Children’s Album; 1994)

A Bird in a Bonnet (WB MM Cartoon; 1958)

Bongo (Disney Cartoon; 1947)

Boogie Woogie Man (Song Symphony Cartoon; 1943)

Born to Run, by Bruce Springsteen (Autobiography; 2016)

Caballero Droopy (Droopy MGM Cartoon; 1952)

Chilly’s Hide-A-Way (Chilly Willy Cartoon; 1971)

The Cleveland Show (Animated TV Series; 2009)

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (Animated Film; 2013)

Cracker (UK TV Series; 1993)

Dolly! (TV Series; 1976)

Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert (Music TV Series; 1973)

Don’t Stand So Close to Me, by the Police (Song; 1980)

Elementary (TV Series; 2012)

The Fever Code, by James Dashner (Novel; 2016) [Maze Runner #5]

Fun and Fancy Free (Animated Disney Film; 1947)

The Garden of The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran (Poetry; 1931)

The Goal Rush (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1946)

Goodbye to Berlin, by Christopher Isherwood (Novel; 1939)

The Harlem Globetrotters Meet Snow White (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Movie)

The Invisible Mouse (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1947)

The Journey of Natty Gann (Film; 1985)

The Karate Guard (Tom & Jerry WB Cartoon; 2005)

King of the Mardi Gras (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1935)

The Last King of Scotland (Film; 2006)

Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder (Novel; 1935)

Memphis Blues, by W.C. Handy (Song; 1912) [1st Blues Song]

Mickey and the Beanstalk (Disney Cartoon; 1947)

Monster, by R.E.M. (Album; 1994)

Mumbo Jumbo (Ant and the Aardvark Cartoon; 1970)

New Jersey, by Bon Jovi (Album; 1988)

Nightmare, recorded by Artie Shaw (Song; 1938)

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (Film; 1939)

Ran (Film; 1985)

Ringo's Rotogravure, by Ringo Starr (Album; 1976)

Rush (Film; 2013)

Sand and Foam, by Kahlil Gibran (Poetry; 1926)

Secret Diary of a Call Girl (TV Series; 2007)

Silent Spring (Nature Book; 1962)

Sweet Home Alabama (Film; 2002)

Tepee for Two (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1963)

Thanks for the Memory, by Bob Hope (Song; 1938)

The Tonight Show (TV Talk Show; 1954)

2 Days in the Valley (Film; 1996)

Under the Table and Framing, by The Dave Matthews Band (Album; 1994)

The Village Barber (Ub Iwerks Flip the Frog MGM Cartoon; 1930)

We Didn’t Start the Fore, by Billy Joel (Song; 1989)

Wet Blanket Policy (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1948)

Today’s Name Days

Dietrich, Hiltrud, Vinzenz (Austria)

Berislav, Gaj, Vincent, Vinko, Vinko (Croatia)

Jonáš (Czech Republic)

Cosmus (Denmark)

Elo, Loone, Õrne (Estonia)

Vesa (Finland)

Vincent (France)

Dietrich, Hiltrud, Vinzenz (Germany)

Akylini, Epicharis, Kallistratos, Zenon, Zinon (Greece)

Adalbert (Hungary)

Cosma, Damiano, Vincenzo (Italy)

Ādolfs, Ilgonis, Ronalds (Latvia)

Adalbertas, Damijonas, Daugilė, Kęsgailė, Kovaldas (Lithuania)

Dagmar, Dagrun (Norway)

Amadeusz, Amedeusz, Damian, Kosma, Przedbor, Urban (Poland)

Antim (Romania)

Cyprián (Slovakia)

Vicente (Spain)

Dagmar, Rigmor (Sweden)

Cosima, Cosimo, Cosmo, Damian, Damiana, Damien, Damion, Damon (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 271 of 2024; 95 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of Week 39 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Muin (Vine) [Day 27 of 28]

Chinese: Month 8 (Guy-You), Day 25 (Jia-Wu)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 24 Elul 5784

Islamic: 23 Rabi I 1446

J Cal: 1 Orange; Oneday [1 of 30]

Julian: 14 September 2024

Moon: 22%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 19 Shakespeare (10th Month) [Miss Edgeworth]

Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 6 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 6 of 90)

Week: 4th Full Week of September

Zodiac: Libra (Day 5 of 30)

Calendar Changes

Orange (Month 10 of 12; J Calendar)

[wounderful-chaos]

Remembering Audrey Hepburn on her birthday

Audrey Hepburn photographed by Jean-Claude Sauer at the house of Hubert de Givenchy on Rue de Grenelle, Paris, fashion editorial for Paris MATCH, 1991

[1939-wizard-of-oz]

Peintre et écrivaine, Françoise Gilot s’est éteinte à New York ce 6 juin 2023, à l’âge de 101 ans. L’artiste a vécu entre la Californie, Manhattan et Paris où ses ateliers furent le théâtre de sa création intarissable. Ces clichés vintage incarnent l'essence de sa vie d'artiste, libre et indépendante.

Françoise Gilot nous a quittés à l'âge de 101 ans

Francoise Gilot :

———————-

Souffrant de difficultés cardiaques et pulmonaires, l'artiste s'est éteinte dans un hôpital de Manhattan. Elle était une artiste accomplie et proche des grandes personnalités de son époque à l'image de Jean Cocteau, André Malraux ou Henri Matisse.

Une relation houleuse avec Picasso

Françoise Gilot naît le 26 novembre 1921 à Neuilly-sur-Seine, fille d’une aquarelliste qui lui transmet sa passion pour le dessin et la peinture. Elle devient la muse de Pablo Picasso dont elle partage la vie entre 1944 et 1953, bien que leur relation soit tumultueuse et ponctuée des accès de colère du peintre entretenant en même temps une relation avec Dora Maar. Leur fils Claude vient au monde en 1947 et leur fille Paloma, en 1949. Lorsque Françoise Gilot quitte Picasso — elle est la première à oser —, ce dernier, furieux, aurait déclaré « personne ne quitte un homme comme moi » selon Beaux Arts Magazine. Dans un entretien accordé au magazine Paris Match en 2012, elle confie lutter pour son indépendance : « Je tenais à ma liberté, je lui résistais. »

À San Diego, une vie en bord de mer

La créatrice refait sa vie avec le peintre Luc Simon, avec qui elle a une fille, Aurélia, en 1956, avant de rencontrer Jonas Salk. Son histoire avec le biologiste américain, inventeur du vaccin contre la poliomyélite, débute en 1969. Ils se marient en 1970, l’occasion pour Françoise Gilot de poser ses valises au sud de la Californie, à San Diego. Dans le quartier de La Jolla, le couple vit dans une maison-atelier avec vue sur l’océan Pacifique à quelques encablures du Salk Institute for Biological Studies commandé par Jonas Salk à l’architecte Louis Kahn en 1960. Un monument qui demeure aujourd’hui l’un des plus grands centres de recherche du monde et un joyau architectural, classé monument historique en 1991.

Françoise Gilot passe les dernières années de sa vie à New York, où elle possède son atelier et expose ses dessins et peintures dans de nombreux musées et collections privées. En 2021, sa toile Paloma à la guitare (1965) s’envole pour 1,3 millions de dollars lors d’une vente aux enchères chez Sotheby’s. Françoise Gilot souffrait de problèmes cardiaques et pulmonaires lit-on dans les pages du New York Times.

Par Fanny Guénon des Mesnards

7 juin 2023

Françoise Gilot in California

I : 1982, Françoise Gilot à La Jolla, Californie.© Images Press/Getty Images

Francoise Gilot atelier Paris

II : Ici, la peintre Francoise Gilot pose dans son studio et atelier parisien.© Julio donoso/Getty Images

[brookston]

Holidays 9.27

Holidays

Ancestor Appreciation Day (a.k.a. Honor Your Ancestors Day)

Answering Machine Day

Arbor Day (US Virgin Islands)

Banana Slug Day

Battle of Boquerón Day (Paraguay)

Bloodstone Day

Book Matches Day

Castor 927 Day

Crush A Can Day

Dave Matthews Band Day

Day of Preschool Employees (Russia)

Doris Day Day (Cincinnati, Ohio)

European Myeloma Day

1stLinePit Pitch Day

French Community Day (Belgium)

Fun and Fancy Free Day

GNU Day

Google Commemoration Day

International SEO Day

Julien Alfred Day (Saint Lucia)

Lendemain du Magal de Touba (Sénégal)

Manit Day (Culture Day; Marshall Islands)

Memorial Day (Azerbaijan)

Morning Show Hosts Day

National AJ Day

National Boccia Day (UK)

National Butt Plug Day

National Day of Forgiveness

National Doodle Day

National First Responder Appreciation Day

National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

National Mustache Day

National 911 Telecommunications Suicide Awareness Day

National No Excuses Day

National Prescription Take-Back Day

National Scarf Day

National Youth Day (Turks and Caicos Islands)

NICU Giving Day

Oski the Bear Day (Berkeley)

Polish Underground State’s Day (Poland)

Post and Telecommunications Service Day (Indonesia)

Shut Up and Let Somebody Else Talk Day

Venom Day

World Freight Train Day

World Pet Day

World Tourism Day (UN)

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Chocolate Milk Day

National Corned Beef Hash Day

National Cats Curry Day (UK)

Saloon Day

Tabasco Sauce Day

Independence & Related Days

Consumación de la Independencia (End of Independence War; Mexico)

Elleore (Declared; 1944) [unrecognized]

Glebiania (Declared; 2012) [unrecognized]

Mexico (Date Consummated, 1821)

Turkmenistan (from USSR, 1991)

Zekia (Declared; 2012) [unrecognized]

4th & Last Friday in September

Ask a Stupid Question Day [Last Weekday]

Butterbrot Day (Germany) [Last Friday]

Comfort Food Friday [Every Friday]

Field Trip Friday [Last Friday of Each Month]

Finally Friday [Last Friday of Each Month]

Five For Friday [Every Friday]

Flapjack Friday [4th Friday of Each Month]

Flashback Friday [Every Friday]

Flatbread Friday [Last Friday of Each Month]

Flirtatious Friday [4th Friday of Each Month]

Friday Finds [Every Friday]

Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]

FSC Friday [Last Friday]

Go Gold Day [Last Friday]

Hug A Vegetarian Day [Last Friday]

Love Note Day [4th Friday]

Make Way Day [Last Friday]

Michigan Indian Day (Michigan) [4th Friday]

National BRAVE Day [4th Friday]

National Good Hair Day (Australia) [4th Friday]

National Hug Your Boss Day [4th Friday; also 9.13]

Native American Day (California) [4th Friday]

Save the Koala Day [Last Friday]

Sport Purple For Platelets Day [Last Friday]

TGIF (Thank God It's Friday) [Every Friday]

Vegan Baking Day [Last Friday]

World's Biggest Coffee Morning (UK) [Last Friday]

Weekly Holidays beginning September 27 (4th Full Week of September)

National Drive Electric Week [f.k.a. National Plug-In Week] (thru 20.6)

Festivals Beginning September 27, 2024

Anderson County Burgoo Festival (Lawrenceburg, Kentucky) [thru 9.29]

Apple Festival (Gays Mills, Wisconsin) [thru 9.29]

Beach n' Chili Fest: ICS World's Championsihp Chili Cookoff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) [thru 9.29]

Cannstatter Volksfest (Stuttgart, Germany) [thru 10.13]

Chester County BBQ Festival (Henderson, Tennessee) [thru 9.28]

Chicago Gourmet Hamburger Hop (Chicago, Illinois)

Chilhowie Community Apple Festival (Chilhowie, Virginia) [thru 9.29]

Coca-Cola Days (Atlantic, Iowa) [thru 9.28]

Downtown Chandler Oktoberfest (Chandler, Arizona) [thru 9.28]

Downtown Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival (Ithaca, New York) [thru 9.29]

Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival (Galway, Ireland) [thru 9.29]

Georgia State Fair (Metro Atlanta, Hampton, Georgia) [thru 10.6]

Harvest Festival & Parade (Arroyo Grande, California) [thru 9.28]

Harvest Festival & Street Fair (Emmett, Idaho) [thru 9.28]

Honeybee Festival (Paris, Illinois) [thru 9.29]

International Sandsculpting Championship (Virginia Beach, Virginia) [thru 10.6]

Irmo Okra Strut Festival (Irmo, South Carolina) [thru 9.28]

Joy of Jazz (Johannesburg, South Africa) [thru 9.28]

Las Vegas Greek Food Festival (Las Vegas, Nevada) [thru 9.29]

Marino Grape Festival (Marino, Italy) [thru 10.7]

Marion County Country Ham Days (Lebanon, Kentucky) [thru 9.29]

Mississippi Pecan Festival (New Augusta, Mississippi) [thru 9.29]

Monterey Jazz Festival begins (California) [Last Friday thru Sunday]

Morgan County Sorghum Festival (West Liberty, Kentucky) [thru 9.29]

New Mexico Prickly Pear Festival (Albuquerque, New Mexico) [thru 9.28]

New York Film Festival (New York, New York) [thru 10.14]

Oktoberfest (Waterloo, Iowa) [thru 9.29]

Oktoberfest (Yachats, Oregon) [thru 9.29]

Oktoberfest Chicago (Chicago, Illinois) [thru 9.29]

Oktoberfest in Canada (Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada) [thru 10.19]

Pumpkinfest (South Lyon, Michigan) [thru 9.29]

River Falls Bacon Bash (River Falls, Wisconsin) [thru 9.29]

Saint Charles Oktoberfest (Saint Charles, Missouri) [thru 9.29]

Sisters Folk Festival (Sisters, Oregon) [thru 9.29]

State Fair of Virginia (Doswell, Virginia) [thru 10.6]

Texas Rice Festival BBQ Cook-Off (Winnie, Texas) [thru 9.28]

Virginia Beach Neptune Festival, Boardwalk Weekend (Virginia Beach, Virginia) [thru 9.29]

Warrens Cranberry Festival (Warrens, Wisconsin) [thru 9.29]

WineFest (North East, Pennsylvania) [thru 9.29]

Feast Days

Adheritus (Christian; Saint)

Aequinoctium Autumnale I (Pagan)

Bernard Waber (Artology)

Birth and Rebirth Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Caius of Milan (Christian; Saint)

Cosmas and Damian (Christian; Martyrs)

Elzear, Count of Arian, and Delphina, his wife (Christian; Saints)

Feast of Eileithyia (Minoan Midwife Goddess)

Feast of Mashiyyat (Baha’i)

Fergus Mac Roith (Celtic Book of Days)

Festival of Namakungwe (The Originator; Zambia)

Festival of Varuni (Goddess of Wine; India)

George Cruikshank (Artology)

Horacio Sandoval (Artology)

Hieronymus Bosch Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Insult a Narcissist Day (Pastafarian)

Irvine Walsh (Writerism)

Jack Goldstein (Artology)

Jim Shooter (Artology)

Jim Thompson (Writerism)

Meskel (Discovery of the True Cross; Eritrea, Ethiopia)

Mookie (Muppetism)

Moon Hare Festival (Everyday Wicca)

Romano Scarpa (Artology)

Sesage (Positivist; Saint)

Sophie Crumb (Artology)

T.C. Cannon (Artology)

Thanksgiving Day for Disappearance of Kelp-Koli Again (Shamanism)

Thomas Nast (Artology)

Vincent de Paul (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

Abominable (Animated Film; 2019)

The Affair, 16th Jack Reacher book, by Lee Child (Novel; 2011)

Bananaphone, by Raffi (Children’s Album; 1994)

A Bird in a Bonnet (WB MM Cartoon; 1958)

Bongo (Disney Cartoon; 1947)

Boogie Woogie Man (Song Symphony Cartoon; 1943)

Born to Run, by Bruce Springsteen (Autobiography; 2016)

Caballero Droopy (Droopy MGM Cartoon; 1952)

Chilly’s Hide-A-Way (Chilly Willy Cartoon; 1971)

The Cleveland Show (Animated TV Series; 2009)

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (Animated Film; 2013)

Cracker (UK TV Series; 1993)

Dolly! (TV Series; 1976)

Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert (Music TV Series; 1973)

Don’t Stand So Close to Me, by the Police (Song; 1980)

Elementary (TV Series; 2012)

The Fever Code, by James Dashner (Novel; 2016) [Maze Runner #5]

Fun and Fancy Free (Animated Disney Film; 1947)

The Garden of The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran (Poetry; 1931)

The Goal Rush (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1946)

Goodbye to Berlin, by Christopher Isherwood (Novel; 1939)

The Harlem Globetrotters Meet Snow White (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Movie)

The Invisible Mouse (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1947)

The Journey of Natty Gann (Film; 1985)

The Karate Guard (Tom & Jerry WB Cartoon; 2005)

King of the Mardi Gras (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1935)

The Last King of Scotland (Film; 2006)

Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder (Novel; 1935)

Memphis Blues, by W.C. Handy (Song; 1912) [1st Blues Song]

Mickey and the Beanstalk (Disney Cartoon; 1947)

Monster, by R.E.M. (Album; 1994)

Mumbo Jumbo (Ant and the Aardvark Cartoon; 1970)

New Jersey, by Bon Jovi (Album; 1988)

Nightmare, recorded by Artie Shaw (Song; 1938)

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (Film; 1939)

Ran (Film; 1985)

Ringo's Rotogravure, by Ringo Starr (Album; 1976)

Rush (Film; 2013)

Sand and Foam, by Kahlil Gibran (Poetry; 1926)

Secret Diary of a Call Girl (TV Series; 2007)

Silent Spring (Nature Book; 1962)

Sweet Home Alabama (Film; 2002)

Tepee for Two (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1963)

Thanks for the Memory, by Bob Hope (Song; 1938)

The Tonight Show (TV Talk Show; 1954)

2 Days in the Valley (Film; 1996)

Under the Table and Framing, by The Dave Matthews Band (Album; 1994)

The Village Barber (Ub Iwerks Flip the Frog MGM Cartoon; 1930)

We Didn’t Start the Fore, by Billy Joel (Song; 1989)

Wet Blanket Policy (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1948)

Today’s Name Days

Dietrich, Hiltrud, Vinzenz (Austria)

Berislav, Gaj, Vincent, Vinko, Vinko (Croatia)

Jonáš (Czech Republic)

Cosmus (Denmark)

Elo, Loone, Õrne (Estonia)

Vesa (Finland)

Vincent (France)

Dietrich, Hiltrud, Vinzenz (Germany)

Akylini, Epicharis, Kallistratos, Zenon, Zinon (Greece)

Adalbert (Hungary)

Cosma, Damiano, Vincenzo (Italy)

Ādolfs, Ilgonis, Ronalds (Latvia)

Adalbertas, Damijonas, Daugilė, Kęsgailė, Kovaldas (Lithuania)

Dagmar, Dagrun (Norway)

Amadeusz, Amedeusz, Damian, Kosma, Przedbor, Urban (Poland)

Antim (Romania)

Cyprián (Slovakia)

Vicente (Spain)

Dagmar, Rigmor (Sweden)

Cosima, Cosimo, Cosmo, Damian, Damiana, Damien, Damion, Damon (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 271 of 2024; 95 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of Week 39 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Muin (Vine) [Day 27 of 28]

Chinese: Month 8 (Guy-You), Day 25 (Jia-Wu)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 24 Elul 5784

Islamic: 23 Rabi I 1446

J Cal: 1 Orange; Oneday [1 of 30]

Julian: 14 September 2024

Moon: 22%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 19 Shakespeare (10th Month) [Miss Edgeworth]

Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 6 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 6 of 90)

Week: 4th Full Week of September

Zodiac: Libra (Day 5 of 30)

Calendar Changes

Orange (Month 10 of 12; J Calendar)

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1. A long dark overcoat with a yellow inner layer and collar, paired with dangly gold earrings.

2. A thin-strapped dress made of pink lace layered over a darker bodice. The dress is paired with a shawl with a long fringe.

3. A short black dress with long dangly beads hanging from the collar.

4. A spaghetti-strap black dress with a floral upper part that transitions into a solid black skirt at the waist.

5. A bright red shirt and matching jacket paried with dark denim.

6. A short-sleeved blue dress with a triangular V-neck crossed with horizontal blue straps.

7. A dress with a giraffe-like pattern in varying shades of purple and blue, paired with a leather jacket and large hoop earrings.

8. A white dress with a lacy coat and matching tall headdress.

9. A pale blue button-up under a matching tweed vest and overcoat. \End descriptions]

[Caption plain text: Boyz in the Hood (1991) costume design by Sharlene Williams

How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) costume design by Ruth E. Carter

Strange Days (1995) costume design by Ellen Mirojnick

Waiting to Exhale (1995) costume design by Judy L. Ruskin

Sunshine State (2002) costume design by Mayes C. Rubeo

Notorious (2009) costume design by Pattie J. Barbosa & Janicza Bravo

American Horror Story: Coven (2013) costume design by Lou Eyrich

Black Panther (2018) costume design by Ruth E. Carter

Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) costume design by Louise Frogley \End PT]

COSTUME DESIGN IN TV & FILM ANGELA BASSETT

BOYZ N THE HOOD (1991) costume design by Sharlene Williams HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK (1998) costume design by Ruth E. Carter STRANGE DAYS (1995) costume design by Ellen Mirojnick WAITING TO EXHALE (1995) costume design by Judy L. Ruskin SUNSHINE STATE (2002) costume design by Mayes C. Rubeo NOTORIOUS (2009) costume design by Pattie J. Barbosa & Janicza Bravo AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN (2013) costume design by Lou Eyrich BLACK PANTHER (2018) costume design by Ruth E. Carter GUNPOWDER MILKSHAKE (2021) costume design by Louise Frogley

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Danilo Pereira pose ses valises à Al-Ittihad

Danilo Pereira, l’international portugais qui a longtemps évolué sous les couleurs du Paris Saint-Germain, a décidé de rejoindre Al-Ittihad. Ce transfert marque la fin d’une aventure parisienne de plusieurs années pour ce milieu de terrain reconverti défenseur, qui a désormais choisi de poursuivre sa carrière en Arabie Saoudite. Retour sur un parcours riche en succès et en rebondissements. Danilo Pereira à Al-Ittihad, mais bien avant une carrière glorieuse Danilo Pereira va jouer pour Al-Ittihad. Né le 9 septembre 1991 en Guinée-Bissau, Danilo Pereira est rapidement devenu un pilier de l’équipe nationale portugaise après avoir été appelé pour la première fois en sélection le 31 mars 2015. Lors de ce match contre le Cap-Vert, bien que le Portugal ait été battu 2-0, Danilo Pereira a démontré une solidité et une régularité qui lui ont permis de s’imposer comme un titulaire indiscutable au sein de la Seleção. Son premier but en sélection, inscrit le 8 juin 2016 lors d’un match amical contre l’Estonie, a marqué le début d’une série de succès pour le joueur et son équipe. Cette même année, Danilo Pereira a fait partie de l’équipe qui a remporté l’Euro 2016, un tournoi où il a joué un rôle non négligeable en participant à presque tous les matchs, à l’exception de la rencontre contre l’Autriche et de la finale contre la France. Cette victoire a été une étape clé dans la carrière de Danilo Pereira, car elle consolide sa réputation sur la scène internationale. L’année suivante, il a été une figure centrale lors de la Coupe des Confédérations 2017, où le Portugal a terminé à la troisième place. Ce tournoi a encore renforcé sa position au sein de l’équipe nationale. En 2019, Danilo Pereira a ajouté un autre trophée à son palmarès en remportant la Ligue des Nations avec le Portugal. Lire aussi : Sadio Mané : d'Al-Nassr à Al-Ittihad ?  Cristiano Ronaldo, la raison ! Un pilier du PSG : 157 matchs et de nombreux titres Arrivé au Paris Saint-Germain en 2020, Danilo Pereira a su s’adapter aux exigences du club parisien et aux défis du football de haut niveau en France. En trois ans, il a disputé 157 matchs toutes compétitions confondues en se distinguant non seulement par sa robustesse en défense mais aussi par sa capacité à jouer en milieu défensif. Sa polyvalence a été un atout majeur pour le PSG, notamment lors des saisons marquées par des blessures et des suspensions au sein de l’effectif. Sous les couleurs parisiennes, Danilo Pereira a enrichi son palmarès avec plusieurs titres de champion de France et des victoires en coupes nationales. Son expérience et sa stature ont été d'in grand apport dans les moments décisifs, ce qui fait de lui un joueur respecté et apprécié par ses coéquipiers et les supporters. Al-Ittihad : Une nouvelle aventure pour le guerrier portugais Le départ de Danilo Pereira pour Al-Ittihad s’inscrit dans la continuité d’une tendance récente où plusieurs joueurs européens de renom choisissent de poursuivre leur carrière en Arabie Saoudite. Al-Ittihad, l’un des clubs les plus prestigieux du pays, a fait de Danilo Pereira une pièce maîtresse de son projet sportif. Le club espère qu’il apportera son expérience et son leadership à l’équipe. Le transfert, estimé à 5 millions d’euros, représente une somme relativement modeste pour un joueur de la stature de Danilo Pereira, mais il démontre aussi la volonté du PSG de se séparer de certains cadres pour renouveler son effectif. Pour Danilo Pereira, ce transfert est l’occasion de découvrir un nouveau championnat et de relever de nouveaux défis dans un environnement différent. Danilo Pereira, des moments moment de joie et tristesse Malgré son départ, Danilo Pereira laisse derrière lui de nombreux souvenirs à Paris. Son passage au PSG restera marqué par sa rigueur défensive et sa capacité à répondre présent lors des grands rendez-vous. Son parcours n’a pas été sans obstacles. Lors de la Coupe du monde 2022, une fracture de trois côtes a mis fin prématurément à sa participation après un premier match où le Portugal avait battu le Ghana 3-2. Cet incident a été un coup dur pour le joueur, mais il a su revenir plus fort, comme en témoigne sa sélection pour l’Euro 2024 sous les ordres de Roberto Martínez. En Arabie Saoudite, Danilo Pereira devra faire face à un nouvel environnement de jeu, avec des attentes élevées de la part des supporters d’Al-Ittihad. Sa capacité à s’adapter rapidement sera décisive pour sa réussite dans ce nouveau chapitre de sa carrière. Un héritage à construire à Al-Ittihad Avec son expérience internationale et son parcours couronné de succès, Danilo Pereira arrive à Al-Ittihad avec l’ambition de contribuer à l’essor du club sur la scène asiatique. Al-Ittihad, qui cherche à rivaliser avec les meilleurs clubs du continent, mise sur l’expérience de joueurs comme Danilo Pereira pour atteindre ses objectifs. Pour le Portugais, cette aventure en Arabie Saoudite est l’occasion de prouver qu’il peut encore jouer à un haut niveau tout en aidant son nouveau club à gravir les échelons du football asiatique. Le défi pour Danilo sera d’apporter sa rigueur et sa discipline à une équipe qui aspire à dominer non seulement en Arabie Saoudite mais aussi en Ligue des champions asiatique. Son leadership sur le terrain et son expérience des grands rendez-vous seront des atouts inestimables pour Al-Ittihad. Voir également : Kevin De Bruyne va-t-il rejoindre Al-Ittihad ? Danilo Pereira, un nouveau cap pour une nouvelle ambition En signant à Al-Ittihad, Danilo Pereira tourne une page importante de sa carrière tout en ouvrant un nouveau chapitre rempli de promesses. Ce transfert marque la fin de son aventure parisienne mais aussi le début d’un défi excitant en Arabie Saoudite. Pour le joueur, il s’agit d’une opportunité unique de continuer à évoluer au plus haut niveau tout en découvrant une nouvelle culture footballistique. Les supporters parisiens garderont certainement un souvenir impérissable de ce joueur solide et fiable, tandis que ceux d’Al-Ittihad attendent avec impatience de voir comment Danilo Pereira saura s’imposer dans leur équipe. Une chose est sûre : le guerrier portugais n’a pas encore dit son dernier mot sur les terrains de football. Read the full article

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Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez: A True Footballing Magician

Riyad Mahrez is a name that sends shivers down the spines of football fans across the globe. This Algerian superstar has been tearing up the English Premier League for years with his unique blend of skill, pace, and precision. But Mahrez's journey to the top has been far from easy. He has faced adversity and discrimination at every turn, yet he has remained steadfast in his pursuit of greatness.

Mahrez was born on February 21, 1991, in Sarcelles, a suburb of Paris. His parents were Algerian immigrants who had moved to France in search of a better life. Mahrez grew up playing football on the streets with his friends, dreaming of one day playing for a top-tier club. But his dreams were put on hold when he lost his father to a heart attack at the age of 15.

Despite this tragedy, Mahrez continued to pursue his footballing ambitions. He joined his local club, AAS Sarcelles, and quickly impressed with his skill and technique. But Mahrez's big break came when he was spotted by scouts from Le Havre AC, a second-tier club in France. He joined their youth academy and quickly rose through the ranks, making his professional debut in 2011.

Mahrez's talent did not go unnoticed for long. In 2014, he was signed by Leicester City, then a mid-table team in the English Premier League. Mahrez's first season in England was a struggle, as he adapted to the pace and physicality of the league. But he never lost faith in himself, and the following season, he exploded onto the scene.

Mahrez's performances in the 2015-16 season were nothing short of magical. He scored 17 goals and provided 11 assists, leading Leicester City to their first-ever Premier League title. Mahrez's skill and flair were a joy to watch, as he dribbled past defenders with ease and scored some of the most spectacular goals of the season.

But Mahrez's success on the pitch was not always matched by acceptance off it. As a North African Muslim playing in a predominantly white league, he faced discrimination and abuse from some quarters. Mahrez has spoken openly about the challenges he has faced, saying, "I'm from a different culture, a different religion, a different country. It's not easy, but I try to cope with it."

Despite the challenges, Mahrez has never let discrimination hold him back. He has continued to excel on the pitch, earning the respect and admiration of fans and fellow players alike. In 2016, he was named the African Footballer of the Year, becoming only the second Algerian to receive the award.

Mahrez's success has not been limited to club football. He has also been a key player for the Algeria national team, helping them win the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019. Mahrez was the star of the tournament, scoring three goals and providing two assists, including a stunning last-minute free-kick in the semi-final against Nigeria.

But Mahrez's greatest legacy may be his impact on the next generation of footballers. He has inspired countless young people, especially those from North African and Muslim backgrounds, to pursue their dreams and never give up. Mahrez has shown that with hard work, dedication, and a touch of magic, anything is possible.

In conclusion, Riyad Mahrez is a true footballing magician. His skill, flair, and determination have made him one of the most exciting players in the world. But it is his resilience in the face of discrimination and adversity that truly sets him apart. Mahrez is not just a footballer; he is a role model and an inspiration to millions of people around the world. He has shown that no matter where you come from, or what obstacles you face, you can achieve greatness if you have the drive and talent to succeed.

Mahrez's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and self-belief. He has overcome personal tragedy, cultural barriers, and the pressures of professional sport to become a true icon of the game. And yet, he remains humble and grounded, always remembering where he came from and the people who helped him along the way.

In a world where football is often dominated by big-money transfers and corporate interests, Mahrez is a refreshing reminder of the magic and joy that the sport can bring. He plays with a sense of joy and freedom that is rare in the modern game, always looking for ways to surprise and delight his fans.

As Mahrez continues to ply his trade at Manchester City, he shows no signs of slowing down. He remains a key player for both his club and country, and his name is sure to go down in footballing history as one of the greats. But for the people of Algeria, he is already a hero, a symbol of hope and inspiration for a new generation of young people who dare to dream of a better future.

In conclusion, Riyad Mahrez is much more than just a footballer. He is a symbol of perseverance, resilience, and self-belief, an inspiration to millions of people around the world. His story is a reminder that greatness can come from the most unlikely of places, and that football is more than just a game - it is a source of joy, hope, and community for millions of people around the globe. So here's to Riyad Mahrez, a true footballing magician, and a hero for the ages.

"The Magical Resilience of Riyad Mahrez"

Discover the incredible story of Riyad Mahrez, the Algerian footballer who rose from humble beginnings to become a true icon of the game. This powerful and evoking article delves into his personal journey, showcasing his resilience, perseverance, and self-belief that have made him a hero to millions around the world. From tragedy to triumph, learn how Mahrez's story is a testament to the power of sports and the human spirit.

Riyad Mahrez

Algerian footballer

Manchester City

Resilience

Perseverance

Self-belief

Icon

Footballing history

Personal journey

Tragedy

Triumph

Human spirit

Power of sports

Hero

Inspiration

Algeria

African football

Premier League

Magician

Joy

Freedom

Surprise

Delight

Corporate interests

Big-money transfers

Community

Hope

Dreams

Humble beginnings

Drive

Talent

Cultural barriers

Professional sport

Grounded

Fans

Key player

Country

Symbol

Unlikely places

Source of joy

New generation

Personal tragedy

True footballing magician

Ages

Football is more than just a game

Football brings people together

Childhood

Family

Dedication

Hard work

Training

Teamwork

Skill

Techniques

Strategies

Tactics

Sportsmanship

Leadership

Role model

Adversity

Challenges

Achievements

Awards

Accolades

Honors

Professionalism

Perfectionism

Discipline

Focus

Motivation

Dedication to craft

Fitness

Nutrition

Mental toughness

Positive attitude

Mindset

Strategy

Performance

Consistency

Adaptability

Improvisation

Creative thinking

Innovation

Ingenuity

Agility

Quick thinking

Quick reflexes

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Endurance

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Physicality

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Events 11.13 (after 1970)

1970 – Bhola cyclone: A 240 km/h (150 mph) tropical cyclone hits the densely populated Ganges Delta region of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), killing an estimated 500,000 people in one night. 1982 – Ray Mancini defeats Duk Koo Kim in a boxing match held in Las Vegas. Kim's subsequent death (on November 17) leads to significant changes in the sport. 1982 – The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C. after a march to its site by thousands of Vietnam War veterans. 1985 – The volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupts and melts a glacier, causing a lahar (volcanic mudslide) that buries Armero, Colombia, killing approximately 23,000 people. 1985 – Xavier Suárez is sworn in as Miami's first Cuban-born mayor. 1986 – The Late, Late Breakfast Show incident leads to death of 24 year old Michael Lush and show cancellation. 1989 – Hans-Adam II, the present Prince of Liechtenstein, begins his reign on the death of his father. 1990 – In Aramoana, New Zealand, David Gray shoots dead 13 people in a massacre before being tracked down and killed by police the next day. 1991 – The Republic of Karelia, an autonomous republic of Russia, is formed from the former Karelian ASSR. 1992 – The High Court of Australia rules in Dietrich v The Queen that although there is no absolute right to have publicly funded counsel, in most circumstances a judge should grant any request for an adjournment or stay when an accused is unrepresented. 1993 – China Northern Airlines Flight 6901 crashes on approach to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport in Ürümqi, China, killing 12 people. 1994 – In a referendum, voters in Sweden decide to join the European Union. 1995 – Mozambique becomes the first state to join the Commonwealth of Nations without having been part of the former British Empire. 1995 – Nigeria Airways Flight 357 crashes at Kaduna International Airport in Kaduna, Nigeria, killing 11 people and injuring 66. 1996 – As part of the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search (GIMPS) project, Joel Armengaud discovers the project's first Mersenne prime number, 2^{1398269}-1}, a number with 420,921 digits. 2000 – Philippine House Speaker Manny Villar passes the articles of impeachment against Philippine President Joseph Estrada. 2001 – War on Terror: In the first such act since World War II, US President George W. Bush signs an executive order allowing military tribunals against foreigners suspected of connections to terrorist acts or planned acts on the United States. 2002 – Iraq disarmament crisis: Iraq agrees to the terms of the UN Security Council Resolution 1441. 2002 – During the Prestige oil spill, a storm bursts a tank of the oil tanker MV Prestige, which was not allowed to dock and sank on November 19, 2002, off the coast of Galicia, spilling 63,000 metric tons of heavy fuel oil, more than the Exxon Valdez oil spill. 2012 – A total solar eclipse occurs in parts of Australia and the South Pacific. 2013 – Hawaii legalizes same-sex marriage. 2013 – 4 World Trade Center officially opens. 2015 – Islamic State operatives carry out a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris, including suicide bombings, mass shootings and a hostage crisis. The terrorists kill 130 people, making it the deadliest attack in France since the Second World War.

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June 28 1971. Pam, Jim and their friend Alain Ronay in a village near Paris called St Leu d'Esseurent. Pics by Alain Ronay.

Scan from Paris Match, 25th April 1991.