#Aukland City

[dnpbeats]

which venues have you had your eye on in terms of selling poorly? 👀

hi okay I was gonna go through and screenshot all of them but I honestly can't be bothered to do that im sorry so I'm just gonna list them and then I'll do a couple screenshots as examples <3 also, I am going based off of available tickets compared to sold tickets, not amount of tickets sold. bc if you book a venue of a certain size I expect that d&p expect to sell close to that many tickets 🤷🏻‍♀️

venues that aren't selling well (imo): Berlin, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego, LA (seems like it's doing well but it's because they never opened the balcony don't let it fool you), Grand Prairie, Detroit, Milwaukee, Nashville

venues that aren't doing horribly but aren't anywhere close to being sold out either: Antwerpen (assuming balcony 2 was never opened), Denver, Kansas City, Austin, Chicago, NY, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Reading, Seattle n2 and Tysons n2 but to be fair there are sold out shows in those cities, Brisbane, Perth, Aukland

a few of the venues don't let you see the seating chart so I didn't include those anywhere, also I didnt bother checking any of the UK dates lmao. example screenshots under the cut if you want to know what I consider not selling well and not being close to selling out :)

not selling well:

not close to being sold out:

[discogirlsclub]

i havent looked too much into where rn aside from aukland and christchurch since theyre the major cities i know of. i dont really understand the weekly rent thing? very used to it being monthly here.

i lived in japan for awhile as a kid so earthquakes are something i’m prepared for (and all the aftermath of them) but the immigration consultation site i went through allowed me to input my CV and give them permission to send it to potential employers too. ive been nationally certified for almost three years and im licensed in two states here like…i love my job bb i just cant stand the thought of being here through whatever madness might continue or start up ya know? (im definitely not explaining it well lmao)

nah i get it lover:

ok so !! my brother lived in christchurch for a few years, its nice theres plenty to do apparently i wouldnt know ive never been but you get a lot of earthquakes in chch and also its just colder bc south island. expensive to live in christchurch

even more expensive to live in auckland lmao, aukies is four hours from me. i mean its decent for everything being in one place but nearly a third of the countries population lives there so if youre looking for the stress free quiet nz life auk is not the place to beeee

the other major cities are wellington (the capital) which is lower north island and very gay. i mean SO GAY. or dunedin which is south island and kind of just known for the university party culture lmao.

im in the bay of islands but its so rural up here i mean the closest full hospital is a boat ride and an hours drive alone LMAO ive also lived in the manawatu whanganui region and i liked it there

im moving late next year i dont actually know where but i think we were considering auckland? @lotties-ashwagandha ??? i dint think we know LMAO

also yea you pay weekly rent here monthly is crazy. just so you know rent is CRAZY here its getting better slowly but most people flat to save money with how bad it is in the cities

[beardedmrbean]

Frenzied knife attacks were reported in China and France on Friday after Hamas called for the 13th to be a global “day of rage” in response to the group’s ongoing war with Israel.

The disturbing acts of violence couldn’t be immediately linked to the war but the first victim was an employee of the Israeli embassy. The second attack, which killed at least one man, happened in France where local media reported that the assailant—who was known to the authorities as an Islamist radical—shouted “Allahu Akbar” during an attack on multiple people at a school. A terrorism investigation has been launched.

The call for a “day of rage” prompted security alerts all over the world with Jewish schools and synagogues from Palo Alto to London and Aukland closing for the day while the American authorities increased security measures in major cities and at the U.S. Capitol.

In Beijing, the Israeli embassy staffer was attacked with a knife in broad daylight before being taken to the hospital. Chinese authorities have not released a motive for the attack, which comes after Israel admonished China for failing to condemn the unprecedented Hamas attacks that led to at least 1,300 Israeli soldiers and civilians being killed.

Gaza Ground Invasion Might Be Both Necessary and Disastrous for Israel

Israel’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the embassy worker—who was not named—was in a stable condition, adding that the attack did not take place inside the embassy compound. Disturbing video footage purportedly showing the incident began circulating online Friday, appearing to show a man screaming and bleeding as he’s repeatedly stabbed by another man.

A witness said the attack took place at around 2:20 p.m. local time, according to the South China Morning Post, with the victim allegedly helped by an English-speaking passerby. Another witness who heard screaming said he saw a tall, thin man wearing a white top leave the scene carrying a knife.

It came after the Israeli Foreign Ministry said it expressed “deep disappointment” in a call with the Chinese envoy to the Middle East over Beijing’s failure to condemn Hamas’ weekend attack.

Elsewhere, a teacher was killed and two others were left seriously injured in a stabbing attack at a school in France. The attack took place in a high school in the northern city of Arras, according to French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin. Citing police and prefecture sources, the Agence France-Presse news agency reported that the attacker shouted “Allahu Akbar” (“God is greatest”) during the rampage.

According to French network BFMTV, the assailant is a 20-year-old Chechen. Darmanin confirmed the perpetrator had been arrested, while BFMTV claimed the suspect’s brother was also arrested “near another high school.” According to Le Figaro, the alleged Arras attacker was on France’s state security watchlist. The country’s National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into the incident on charges including “assassination in relation to a terrorist enterprise.”

Israelis Were Slaughtered, Now Jews Are Threatened Worldwide

Tensions were already running high after the calls for a “day of rage.” Khaled Meshaal, who serves as the head of Hamas’ diaspora office, said Tuesday that Muslims should “mobilize for jihad,” according to The Jerusalem Post. “I say very clearly that this is the moment for the nation to engage in the battle and for us to fight together,” he added.

Three Jewish schools in California planned to close on Friday owing to the security concerns, while New York Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday night that law enforcement would be increased at potentially vulnerable locations. He nevertheless encouraged residents to continue attending their places of worship and sending their children to school. “New York City will do whatever it takes to keep our people safe,” he said.

Across Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank, violent incidents also surged on Friday. Police shot and killed four Palestinians trying to blow a hole in a West Bank border with explosives on Friday, as fears mounted that the war may expand to another front, The Times of Israel reported. An Israeli person shot a Palestinian at point blank range near the village of At-Tuwani south of Hebron, Haaretz reported.

Earlier this week, Hamas urged Palestinians to partake in a “general mobilization,” encouraging them to “demonstrate, mobilize, and clash” with Israeli troops in the West Bank, according to Reuters. Some took up the call, leading to clashes with the Israeli Defense Forces.

The IDF arrested 220 wanted Palestinians, including 130 they claimed were affiliated with Hamas, The Times of Israel reported. A day before, the IDF said they arrested 32 Hamas members, including senior figures, in Hebron.

Since Saturday, Israelis have killed at least 44 West Bank Palestinians, according to the Palestinian Authority health ministry. Attacks in Gaza have killed at least 1,799 people, the Gaza Health Ministry said Friday.

[brookston]

Holidays 1.30

Holidays

Bloody Sunday (a.k.a. Bogside Massacre Anniversary Day; Northern Ireland)

Cash Register Day

Change Your Voicemail Greeting Day

Congressional Brawl Day

CTE Awareness Day

Day of Azerbaijani Customs (Azerbaijan)

Day of Saudade (Brazil)

Denise D’Ascenzo Day (Connecticut)

Draw A Dinosaur Day [ website ]

Escape Day

Festival of Peace

Fred Korematsu Day (California, Florida, Hawaii, Virginia)

Hi-Yo, Silver Day

Inane Answering Message Day

International Day of Electronic Technicians

Ka Moloka’i Makahiki (Hawaii)

Martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi

Martyrs' Day (India)

National Escape Day

National Flirt A Little Bit Day

National Maxwell Day

National Write to Congress Day

Primate Day (Indonesia)

School Day of Non-Violence and Peace (Spain)

Season for Nonviolence begins [thru 4.4]

Social Media Day (UN)

Teacher’s Day (Spain)

Women Peerage Day (UK)

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day

Yodel For Your Neighbors Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Croissant Day

5th & Last Monday in January

Aukland Day (New Zealand) [Monday closest to 29th]

Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day [Last Monday]

Independence Days

Republic of Westland (Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Adelelmus of Burgos (Christian; Saint)

Aldegondes (Christian; Saint)

Anthony the Great (Coptic Church)

Armentarius of Pavia (Christian; Saint)

Barsimaeus (Christian; Saint)

Balthildes (Christian; Saint)

Charles, King (Various Provinces of the Anglican Communion; Martyr)

Exercise Your Brain Day (Pastafarian)

Februalia begins (Purification Festival; Ancient Rome) [through 2.2]

Fox, Chicken & Bear (Muppetism)

Hippolytus of Rome (Christian; Saint)

Hyacintha Mariscotti (Christian; Saint)

Ice T Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Martina (Christian; Saint)

Matthias of Jerusalem (Christian; Saint)

Mutien-Marie Wiaux (Christian; Saint)

Pax (Ancient Roman Festival of Peace)

Saraswati Day (Goddess of Knowledge; Bali)

Savina (Christian; Saint)

Three Holy Hierarchs (Eastern Orthodox)

Tyrtæus (Positivist; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because Hitler was elected.)

Premieres

The Americans (TV Series; 2013)

Around the World in 80 Days (Novel; 1873)

Blue Suede Shoes, recorded by Elvis Presley (Song; 1956)

City Lights (Film; 1931)

The Darktown Strutters’ Ball, recorded by The Original Dixieland Jazz Band (Song; 1917)

The Double: A Petersburg Poem, by Fyodor Dostoevsky (Novel; 1846)

Great Expectations (Film; 1998)

Honey, recorded by Bobby Goldsboro (Song; 1968)

I Fall to Pieces, by Patsy Cline (Song; 1961)

The Lone Ranger (Radio Show; 1933)

Outrageous Fortune (Film; 1987)

Red Hot, recorded by Billy Lee Riley (Song; 1956)

Rooftop Concert, by The Beatles (Live Concert; 1969)

Taken (Film; 2009)

Today’s Name Days

Gerd, Gerhard, Josef, Valerius (Austria)

Tvrtko, Valerije, Zdeslav, Zdravko (Croatia)

Zdislava (Czech Republic)

Valerius (Denmark)

Valmo, Valter (Estonia)

Valtteri (Finland)

Gildas (France)

Gerd, Gerhard, Josef (Germany)

Varsamia (Greece)

Adél (Hungary)

Aquilino, Costanzo, Valerio, Vitale (Italy)

Aivars, Valērijs (Latvia)

Aivaras, Girkantas, Valerijus, Žibutė (Lithuania)

Herdis, Hermann, Hermod (Norway)

Franciszek Salezy, Gilda, Hanna, Walerian, Waleriana, Waleriusz, Zdzisław (Poland)

Ignatie (Romania)

Gašpar (Slovakia)

Valerio, Valero (Spain)

Diana (Sweden)

Gilda, Goldie, Sheldon, Shelley, Shelly, Shelton, Ophrah, Oprah (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 30 of 2023; 335 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 1 of week 5 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 9 of 28]

Chinese: Month 1 (Jia-Yin), Day 9 (Wu-Zi)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 8 Shevat 5783

Islamic: 8 Rajab II 1444

J Cal: 30 Aer; Lastday [30 of 30]

Julian: 16 January 2023

Moon: 71%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 2 Homer (2nd Month) [Tyrtæus)

Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 5 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 40 of 90)

Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 9 of 30)

[sa7abnews]

Charity accidentally distributes drug-laced candy to around 400 people: 'Funny tasting'

New Post has been published on https://sa7ab.info/2024/08/16/charity-accidentally-distributes-drug-laced-candy-to-around-400-people-funny-tasting/

Charity accidentally distributes drug-laced candy to around 400 people: 'Funny tasting'

A New Zealand charity issued an apology after police recovered as many as 400 pieces of candy laced with “potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine” distributed in food parcels.”We don’t know how widespread these contaminated lollies are, so we recommend not eating any Rinda brand pineapple lollies if you have them,” the New Zealand Drug Foundation (NZDF) wrote in a statement on its website. “If you or someone you know has eaten one and feels unwell, call 111 immediately.”Aukland City Mission contacted authorities after one person who received the candy said it was “funny tasting.” At least three people, including a child, needed medical attention after eating the candy, though none went to hospital as of Wednesday. The New Zealand Drug Federation estimated the street value of each meth-laced candy at around $600. Police recovered 29 of the candies, but did not know how many remained in circulation.CANCUN POLICE DISMISS US COLLEGE KIDS’ CLAIMS OF DRUGGED WATER AS ‘EXAGGERATED’: REPORTSymptoms of consuming the candy may include chest pain, heart palpitations, seizures, hyperthermia, delirium or loss of consciousness, the charity warned. The candy may have an “acrid and revolting” taste. “The public can be assured we are treating this matter extremely seriously,” Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin said during a news conference. The charity has worked to track down as many of the packages as they can, saying the candies contained potentially lethal doses of methamphetamine. It received the candy as part of an anonymous donation sometime in the past six weeks in a sealed retail package. OVER 2,000 POUNDS OF METH SMUGGLED IN CELERY AT ATLANTA FARMERS’ MARKET: ‘THAT DIDN’T MAKE IT TO THE STORE'”A common dose to swallow is between 10-25mg, so this contaminated lolly contained up to 300 doses,” Sarah Helm of the NZDF said. “Swallowing that much methamphetamine is extremely dangerous and could result in death.”The group distributes around 50,000 food parcels a year and only includes commercially manufactured food, The New York Times reported. Individual packages handed out with the contaminated candy could contain just a few pieces or dozens.  MILLIONS OF ILLICIT CANNABIS PACKAGES DISGUISED AS CHILDREN’S CANDY SEIZED IN CALIFORNIABen Birks Ang, a foundation spokesperson, told The Associated Press that disguising drugs as innocuous goods is a common cross-border smuggling technique and more of the candies might have been distributed throughout New Zealand.The meth was disguised in pineapple candies, stamped with the label of Malaysian brand Rinda. Police currently believe that the delivery happened by mistake, calling it a smuggling ploy gone wrong. “We want to make it clear that Rinda Food Industries does not use or condone the use of any illegal drugs in our products,” general manager Steven Teh said in a written statement to the media after learning of the “misused” candy through media reports.

[theopulenthq]

Welcome to The Opulent HQ, Laura, Pink, and the City State of Aukland! Please review the checklist and send in your account within 24 hours!

{jess hong, 28, ciswoman, she/her} We are so glad to see you safe, LADY YALING XU of AUCKLAND! It is dangerous out in the world these days, but I hear that you are EMPATHETIC and INTELLIGENT enough to handle it. Just don’t let your INSECURITIES bring you down! Stay on your guard, because with your secret being at risk for exposure, you wouldn’t want everyone to find out YOU BETRAYED YOUR BROTHER-IN-LAW FOR YOUR UNREQUITED LOVE, {laura, 26, GMT+10, she/her, n/a}

{ emma d'arcy, thirty-two, non-binary, they/them } we are so glad to see you safe, ROYAL ADVISOR TO THE BONAPARTES ODETTE VASINA of SPAIN ( RUSSIA ) ! it’s dangerous out in the world these days, but i hear that you are ANALYTICAL and RATIONALIZING enough to handle it. just don’t let your vindictiveness bring you down! stay on your guard, because with your secret being at risk for exposure, you wouldn’t want everyone to find out YOU ARE RAISING THE SECRET BONAPARTE HEIR OF THE FORMER QUEEN.

CITY STATE APPLICATION

City Name: Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau)

What essential service does this kingdom provide? Agriculture and minerals (pounamu, quartz, garnets and gold).

City Description: A beautiful city state with an abundance of natural resources, Auckland is situated between two harbours, providing access to trade routes from both the east and west coast. Surrounded by a number of volcanoes the rich soil and strategic position have allowed the economy in Auckland to thrive.

A coalition of sub-tribes (hapū) are ruled over by the Paramount Chief. The Paramount Chief leads with the advice of a council made up of the hapū chiefs/chieftesses and appointed elders. Whilst the Tāmaki family currently lead one of the strongest tribes in Aotearoa there have been political tensions between the governing family and the hapū chiefs/chieftesses, with some thinking it is time for a change of leadership.

Suggested Faceclaims: Alex Aiono, Taika Waititi, Manu Bennett, Antonio Te Maioha, Courtney Eaton, Miriama Mcdowell, Auli’i Cravalho, Frankie Adams, Uli Latukefu, Alex Tarrant, Robbie Magasiva

ASSOCIATED FAMILIES/ROLES:

THE TĀMAKI FAMILY: Governing family. Members of the Tāmaki family (unless married in or adopted) are of Pasifika/Māori descent.

Paramount Chief Tāmaki: head of the Waiohua confederation, 33+: OPEN

Chief/Chiefess Tāmaki (nee Xu): Spouse to the Paramount Chief, 30+: OPEN

Lady Yaling Xu: Sister-in-law to the Paramount Chief, Jess Hong FC, 28, she/her - TAKEN

Chief/Chieftess Tāmaki: Sibling to the Paramount Chief, 21-33: OPEN

ASSOCIATED ROLES: Associated roles can be of any descent. Please review any wanted connections/family ties that may impact your muse’s background.

Hapū chiefs/chieftesses (0/4) – Leaders of sub-tribes in Auckland and council members: OPEN

Advisors and appointed elders - Council member selected by the people: OPEN

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 2.2

Holidays

Amarillo Day (Texas)

Ayn Rand Day

Battle of Mysunde Day (Denmark)

Battle of Stalingrad Anniversary Day

Bonza Bottler Day

Chris Kyle Day (Texas)

Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre (São Tomé and Principe)

Constitution Day (Philippines)

Day of Youth (Azerbaijan)

Feast of Torches

Femminiello Pride Day (Italy)

Filbert Day (French Republic)

George III Day (University of King’s College)

Grand Central Station Day

Groundhog Day  (a.k.a. ... 

Badger Day

Brewhog Day

Groundhog Job Shadow Day

Hedgehog Day

”I Got You Babe” Day

Marmot Day (Alaska)

When the Bear Wakes Up Day (Croatia, Serbia)

HarryStrong Day

Howard Johnson Day

Hromnice (Czech Republic)

International CHD2 Awareness Day

International Sex Education Day

Inventor’s Day (Thailand)

Lung Leavin’ Day

Mad Pelagius Day (Elder Scrolls)

Mindfulness Day

National Agriculture Day (Argentina)

National Brendan Day

National Brown Dog Day

National Catcher’s Day

National Change Your Windshield Wipers Day

National Frank Day

National Indigenous Day (Colombia)

National League Baseball Day

National River Day

National Space Technology Day (Iran)

Neuroblastoma Awareness Day (Australia)

Play Your Ukulele Day

Purification Day

Record of a Sneeze Day

Remember Gene Kelly Day

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day

Self-Renewal Day

Serpent Day (Celtic)

Sled Dog Day

Sonam Locher (Sikkim, India)

Trader’s Day (Poland)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Day (Mexico/US)

Treaty of Tartu Day (Estonia)

Twintail Day (Japan)

Veja Diena (Day of Wind; Ancient Latvia)

Victory of the Battle of Stalingrad Day (Russia)

Wives' Feast Day

World Day for Consecrated Life

World Ostrich Day

World Tutu Day

World Ukulele Day

World Wetlands Day (UN)

Youth Day (Azerbaijan)

Zippo Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Brewhog Day

California Kiwi Fruit Day

Crêpes Day (France)

Heavenly Hash Day

Rolling Rock "33" Day

South African Wine Day

Tater Tot Day

1st Friday in February

Bubble Gum Day [1st Friday]

Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]

Give Kids a Smile Day [1st Friday]

Go Red For Women Day [1st Friday]

National Black Nurses’ Day [1st Friday]

National Wear Red Day (a.k.a. Wear It Beat It) [1st Friday]

NSPCC Number Day (UK) [1st Friday]

Old Socks Day (Italy) [1st Friday]

Pi Mod Appreciation Day [1st Friday]

School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day (Florida) [1st Friday]

Working Naked Day [1st Friday]

Pliny the Younger Day [1st Friday] (Original Date: Moved to March 22 in 2024)

Independence & Related Days

Constitution Day (Philippines)

1st Assembly of Parliament of UK of Great Britain and Ireland; 1801)

Festivals Beginning February 2, 2024

Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival (Anchorage, Alaska) [thru 2.3]

Athens Wine Weekend *Athens, Georgia) [thru 2.4]

Aukland Gin Festival (Auckland, New Zealand) [thru 2.4]

Bones & Barrels (Central Point, Oregon) [thru 2.4]

Chiang Mai Flower Festival (Chiang Mai, Thailand) [thru 2.4]

Chocolate Lovers Festival (Fairfax, Virginia) [thru 2.4]

Englewood Seafood & Music Festival (Englewood, Florida) [thru 2.4]

Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival (Enumclaw, Washington) [thru 2.3]

Everglades Seafood Festival (Everglades City, Florida) [thru 2.4]

Fire and Ice Winter Fest (Lava Hot Springs, Idaho) [thru 2.3]

Gourd Festival (Casa Grande, Arizona) [thru 2.4]

GroundUP Music Festival (Miami Beach, Florida) [thru 2.4]

Holtville Carrot Festival (Holtville, California) [thru 2.10]

Mar-Del Watermelon Convention (Cambridge, Maryland) [thru 2.3]

Mardi Gras Galveston (Galvesten, Texas) [thru 2.13]

Naples Seafood & Music Festival (Naples, Florida) [thru 2.4]

National Harbor Restaurant Week (National Harbor, Maryland) [thru 2.11]

Olympia Funk Festival (Olympia, Washington) [thru 2.4]

Saint Martin Carnival (Marigot, Saint Martin) [thru 2.14]

ScotiaCon (Glasgow, Scotland) [thru 2.5]

The Thunderdome (Tacoma, Washington) [thru 2.4]

Treasure Coast Ribs, Wings and Music Festival (Vero Beach, Florida) [thru 2.4]

Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival (Scottsdale, Arizona) [thru 2.4]

Winterlude (Gatineau, Canada) [thru 2.19]

Feast Days

Adalbard or Ostrevant (Christian; Saint & Martyr)

Candlemas  (a.k.a. ... 

Bear Goddess Day (Euro-Pagan; Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Candelaria Festival (a.k.a. Virgen de la Candelaria; Puno, Peru)

Candlemas Sabbat (Everyday Wicca)

Chandeleur Candlemas (France)

Chasing Crows Day

Crêpe Day (France)

Dia de la Candelaria (Mexico)

Feast of Candelaria (Bolivia)

Feast of Our Lady of Navigators (Brazil)

Feast of the Holy Encounter (Western Christianity)

Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (Western Christianity)

Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Western Christianity)

La Fete de la Chandeleur (Canada, France)

Le Jour des Crepes (Crepes Day; France)

Mariä Lichtmess (Liechtenstein)

Matka Boska Gromniczna (Mother of God of the Blessed Thunder Candle; Poland)

Our Lady of the Candles (Filipino Catholics)

Quarter Day (Scotland)

Virgin of Candelaria (Tenerife, Spain)

Yemanja (a.k.a. Our Lady of Navigators; Candomblé)

Celebration of Yemanja (Candomblé, the Sea Goddess)

Charming of the Plough (Pagan)

Columbanus of Ghent (Christian; Hermit) [Belgium, brewers]

Cornelius the Centurion (Christian; Saint)

Dabucuri ucuqui, (Initiation Rites of the Young Men; to Jurupari, South American Guarani/Tupi God)

Day of the Virgin of Candelaria [Canary Islands; Tenerife, Spain]

Festival of Juno Februa (Ancient Rome)

George Loring Brown (Artology)

Groundhog Day (Pastafarian)

Imbolc, Day 2 (a.k.a. Oimelc; Celtic, Pagan) [1 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]

James Joyce (Humanism; Writerism)

Jeanne de Lestonnac (Roman Catholic)

Lady Day (Everyday Wicca)

Lawrence, Archbishop of Canterbury (Anglican Church)

Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries, Day 2 of 3 (Ancient Greece festival honoring Ceres, Demeter, Persephone, and Proserpine)

Martyrs of Ebsdorf (Christian; Martyrs)

Michaelangelo Cerquozzi Artology)

Our Lady of Suyapa (Honduras)

Oya’s Day (Pagan)

Raya (Muppetism)

Roger Corman Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Sébastien Bourdon (Artology)

Sophocles (Positivist; Saint)

Wand Dedication Day (Shamanism)

Wives’ Feast Day (Northern England)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Lucky Day (Philippines) [7 of 71]

Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because it's always cold and miserable on February 2. Unless you live in Australia, in which case it's hot and miserable.)

Premieres

Altered Carbon (TV Series; 2018)

Batman: Bad Blood (WB Animated Film; 2016)

The Benny Goodman Story (Film; 1956)

Cinema Paradiso (Film; 1990)

A Clockwork Orange (Film; 1972)

The Coo-Coo Bird Dog (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1949)

The Crystal Cave, by Mary Stewart (Novel; 1970) [Arthurian Saga #1]

feed the Kitty (WB MM Cartoon; 1952)

Ghost in the Shell (Anime Film; 1996)

The Great Train Robbery (Film; 1979)

Il Nano e la Strega (a.k.a. King Dick; Animated Italian Film; 1975)

In a Dark Wood Wandering, by Hella S. Haasse (Novel: 1949)

The Last Continent, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1998) [Discworld #22]

Little Black Sambo (ComiColor Cartoon; 1936)

Long Day’s Journey into Night, by Eugene O’Neill (Play; 1956)

Louise, by Gustave Carpenters (Opera; 1900)

The Midnight Special (Music TV Series; 1973)

Mother Night, by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (Novel; 1962)

Napoleon Blown-Aparte (The Inspector Cartoon; 1966)

Night Life in Tokyo, featuring Hashimoto (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1961)

The Nutcracker, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, choreographed by George Balanchine (US Ballet; 1954)

O Brother, Where Art Thou? (Film; 2008)

Oliver’s Army, by Elvis Costello (Song; 1978)

Pam & Tommy (TV Mini-Series; 2022)

Pick-Up, by Charles Willeford (Novel; 1955)

The Point!, by Harry Nilsson (Animated TV Special; 1971)

The Port of Missing Mice (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1945)

Powerless (TV Series; 2017)

Sonnets to Orpheus, by Rainer Maria Rilke (Poems; 1923)

South Pacific (Broadway Musical; 1949)

Susie Q, recorded by Dale Hawkins (Song; 1957)

The Thief's Journal, by Jean Genet (Novel; 1949)

Tomcat Combat (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1959)

A Trick of the Tail, by Genesis (Album; 1976)

Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1602)

Ulysses, by James Joyce (Novel; 1922)

When G.I. Johnny Comes Home (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1945)

Whose Body?, by Dorothy L. Sayers (Novel; 1923) [1st Perter Wimsey]

Today’s Name Days

Bodo (Austria)

Marija, Marijan, Svjetlana (Croatia)

Nela (Czech Republic)

Leegi, Säde (Estonia)

Aamu, Jemina, Lumi (Finland)

Théophane (France)

Bodo, Mariä Lichtmess, Stephan (Germany)

Ipapanti, Ypapante, Ypapanti (Greece)

Aida, Karolina (Hungary)

Maurizio, Sabatino (Italy)

Spīdola, Spidols (Latvia)

Kantvydas, Rytis, Valdemaras, Vandenė (Lithuania)

Jomar, Jostein (Norway)

Joanna, Korneliusz, Maria, Miłosława (Poland)

Inna (Russia)

Erik, Erika (Slovakia)

Candelaria, Purificación (Spain)

Aleta, Aletha, Alethea, Alida, Alita, Lita (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 33 of 2024; 333 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of week 5 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 13 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Yi-Chou), Day 23 (Bing-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 23 Shevat 5784

Islamic: 22 Rajab 1445

J Cal: 3 Grey; Threesday [3 of 30]

Julian: 20 January 2024

Moon: 50%: 3rd Quarter

Positivist: 5 Homer (2nd Month) [Sophocles)

Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 44 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 12 of 28)

[lucybronzes-blog]

END OF TENANCY CLEANING AUKLAND

[themanipulatedimagecody]

Photoshoot #3

For my third image, I wanted to black out the CBD itself. This would be a very different, and notably more difficult, task than my last two images, which revolved around apparent blocks for two main reasons.

Reason 1: The sheer scale of the image. In an image like this, a far larger number of windows would be required to blackout, not to mention light pollution would be unavoidable.

Reason 2: The sky tower, I knew I wanted the sky tower included in this image as the striking subject of a recognizable tower blacked out would be a unique moment to capture. However, it usually shines like a beacon in the skyline of Aukland, blacking it out the same way as the windows would be impossible.

My Solution was to take an image of the tower in the daytime, under exposed and in the late afternoon, this image would make the sky tower appear dark, but not yet lit. I could then comp this version of the sky tower over the image taken later that same day.

I knew that I wanted life in the lit window, and due to how close it is, I decided to add a cat rather than a person. An animal brooding over a sleeping city.

I tracked down the original Photographer of the cat photo and made sure to get her permission to use the image.

Melnikova, I. (2020). A cat in a bright window in the night. [Deviant Art] Available at: https://www.deviantart.com/phaengris/art/A-cat-in-a-bright-window-in-the-night-843939054.

[likelytoday]

The severe downpour in Auckland, New Zealand on Friday has led to a state of emergency being declared in the city. The heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding and evacuations ---- READ MORE

#aukland #floods #emergency

[egg-tats]

@cosmos-chaos:

#if you think that’s bad imagine being in new zealand lmao

you know, interesting point. if canada's this bad I can only imagine how bad shipping from the USA to a small island on the literal other side of the planet. lemme check the prices right quick:

damn, 22.50 USD for shipping, damn near doubling the price. I like the notebooks and socks but not enough to pay basically twice as much. let's see, as a fun lil example, how much it costs to get something to missisauga (for my non-canadian friends, this is one of the major suburbs of toronto, about an hours drive from the US border. 2 and a half hours by transit!)

well damn. that;s 48 MORE american cents. did we start arming niagra falls or some shit?

like, we're not just complaining, it's actually unbelievable how expensive shipping is from our nearest geographic neighbor. and there's a nonzero change that package makes it to aukland before toronto

(fun fact: there's actually less shipping options for toronto than for my city! if I give it my parents postal code in nova scotia it's only 19.77! unless you've got a boat or a plane you need to pass through at least 2 other provinces to get between here and the border.)

god i literally considered buying tumblr merch. some of that shit is kind of cool, and I'll pay 3 USD for a sheet of cute stickers

but shipping to Canada is 20 bucks minimum. before conversion. please Americans stop using fedex and ups just let me use the cheapest possible option from usps its better I promise

[bluesman56]

Farewell Aukland by Tony

[festfashions]

I just love how awesomely pink here hair is. With an all black outfit like this it’s a stellar look.

CRSSD, 2018

[sunflowersmoon]

My attempt at a masterlist

Whenever i see an post i like i’ll reblog. I like to collect references, moments, evidence and i like to keep everything organized (even if it is just for me), but if you’re reading this, enjoy!

TAGS [IN PROGRESS]; So this post is definitely under construction

who to tag; how to use tumblr; resources; download; writing tips; writing resources; photoshop; timelines; for beginners

harry;

harry masterpost - harry and fashion - harry's rings - harry and rainbows - harry gifs - harry interview - harry's tattoos - harry's pouts - harry onstage - harry photoshoot - harry candids - songwritter harry - unreleased songs - harry's team/crew - harry and fans - harry leaked songs - harry: friends and family

gucci

gucci memoire - gucci beloved - guccihahaha [harry x gucci with alessandro michelle]

actor harry;

Dunkirk; promo

Eternals; promo

Don't Worry Darling; promo;

My Policeman; promo;

merch and team

harry merch; pleasing;

hshq;

the love band;

PERFORMANCES AND RADIO/TV INTERVIEWS

saturday night live; graham norton; james corden; jimmy fallon; the troubadour; the garage

—MUSIC

HARRY STYLES ERA

hs1; hs1 promo; solo debut

hs1 behind the album; hs1 leak; leaked songs; hs1 covers

hs1 unreleased songs;

anna; medicine

hs1 songs;

meet me in the hallway; sign of the times; carolina; two ghost; sweet creature; only angel; kiwi; ever since new york; woman; from the dinning table

Live On Tour - 2017/2018

— hslot17; hslot17 city – hslot18; hslot18 city

san francisco; los angeles; nashville; new york (2017); new york 1 (2018); new york 2 (2018); boston; washington dc; toronto; atlanta; austin; phoenix; paris; cologne; london 1; london 2; glasgow; stockholm; berlin; amsterdam; milan; singapore; sydney; melbourne; aukland; tokyo; basel; antwerp; stockholm; oslo; oberhausen; hamburg; barcelona; madrid; bologna; birmingham; manchester; dublin; brisbane; manila; singapore; hong kong; bangkok; osaka; buenos aires; santiago; rio de janeiro; são paulo; mexico city; dallas; sunrise; minnesota; philadelphia; indianapolis; chicago; denver; vancouver; seattle; sacramento; san jose; los angeles 1; los angeles 2

FINE LINE

hs2; fine line promo; do you know who you are?; eroda

fine line one night only;

one night only at the forum; one night only london 2019

fine line songs;

golden - watermelon sugar - adore you - lights up - cherry - falling - to be so lonely - she - sunflower vol.6 - canyon moon - treat people with kindness - fine line song

Love On Tour 2021

— hslot21; hslot21 city

las vegas; denver; san antonio; dallas; st louis; philadelphia; washington dc; detroit; minnesota; chicago 1; chicago 2; nashville 1; nashville 2; new york 1; new york 2; atlanta; sunrise; tampa; raleigh; pittsburgh; new york 3; cleveland; connecticut 1; connecticut 2; boston; atlanta; new york 4; new york 5; milwaukee; tacoma; portland; sacramento; san jose; glendale; san diego; los angeless 1! los angeles 2; los angeles 3; houston; little rock; long island;

HARRY'S HOUSE

hs3 - harry's house;

you are home - hs3 teaser - hs3 promo - hs3 leak

harry's house songs

music for a sushi restaurant - late night talking - grapejuice - as it was - daylight - little freak - matilda - cinema - daydreaming - keep driving - satellite - boyfriends - love of my life

coachella; week 1; week 2;

hs3 ono; one night new york; one night only london 2022

Love On Tour 2022

— hslot22; hslot22 city

glasgow; manchester 1; manchester 2; london 1; london 2; dublin; hamburg; stockholm; oslo; paris; antwerp; amsterdam; munich; budapest; prague; vienna; kraków; berlin; cologne; bologna; turin; madrid; lisbon; toronto 1; toronto 2; new york 1; new york 2; new york 3; new york 4; new york 5; new york 6; new york 7; new york 8; new york 9; new york 10; new york 11; new york 12 ; new york 13; new york 14; new york 15; austin 1; austin 2; austin 3; austin 4; austin 5; austin 6; chicago 1; chicago 2; chicago 3; chicago 4; chicago 5; chicago 6; los angeles 1; los angeles 2; los angeles 3; los angeles 4; los angeles 5; los angeles 6; los angeles 7; los angeles 8; los angeles 9; los angeles 10; los angeles 11; los angeles 12; los angeles 13; los angeles 14; los angeles 15; guadalajara; monterrey; mexico city; bogota; lima; santiago; buenos aires; sao paulo 1; rio de janeiro; são paulo 2! são paulo 3

Love On Tour 2023

— hslot23; hslot23 city

perth; melbourne 1; melbourne 2; gold coast; sydney 1; sydney 2; auckland; bangkok; bulakan; singapore; seoul; tokyo 1; tokyo 2; horsens 1; horsens 2; munich 1; munich 2; coventry 1; coventry 2; edinburgh 1; edinburgh 2; paris 1; paris 2; amsterdam 1; amsterdam 2; slane; london 1; london 2; london 3; london 4; cardiff 1; cardiff 2; werchter; düsseldorf 1; düsseldorf 2; warsaw; frankfurt 1; frankfurt 2; vienna; barcelona; madrid; lisbon; reggio emilia

louis;

louis masterpost - louis and fashion - louis and rainbows - louis gifs - louis interview - louis' tattoos - louis onstage - louis photoshoot - louis candids - louis promo - songwritter louis - judge louis - singer louis - unreleased songs - registered but not publised - louis team/crew - louis and fans - louis leaked songs - louis: friends and family

louis' logo;

louis band;

lthq;

louis merch; 28 programm

singles;

just hold on; promo

back to you; promo

just like you; promo

miss you; promo

lt1; Walls

walls promo; walls mural; walls listening party; walls 1st anniversary

lt2 ; Faith In The Future

fitf promo; fitf analysis; fitf album signing; fitf audio

Louis Tomlinson World Tour

ltwt19; ltwt19 city; ltwt22; ltwt22 city;

2019 – spain; barcelona; madrid;

2022:

dallas; austin; houston; st louis; atlanta; nashville; washington dc; new york 1; new york 2; pittsburgh; philadelphia; boston; cincinnati; detroit; indianapolis; chicago; minneapolis; kansas city; denver; utah; seattle; portland; oakland; los angeles 1; los angeles 2; reykjavik; stockholm; oslo; copenhagen; berlin; prague; amsterdam; cologne; paris; zurich; milan; venice; poland; antwerp; glasgow; manchester 1; manchester 2; london; doncaster; santiago 1; santiago 2; santiago 3; paraguay; buenos aires 1; buenos aires 2; uruguay; rio de janeiro; são paulo 1; são paulo 2; lima; bogotá ; costa rica; san juan; monterrey; guadalajara; mexico city; istanbul; dubai; jakarta; manila; brisbane 1; brisbane 2; sydney 1; sydney 2; melbourne 1; melbourne 2; perth; rome; taormina; milan

Festivals and more

Ultra Music Festival

the away from home festival; afhf london; afhf spain; afh21; afh22

the away from home documentary;

live from london;

the music industry

sony - syco - bmg - louis and babygate - babygate - stunts - closeting -

larry; hl

baby boyfriends - body language - mirroring - the monitor thing - twin flames - sharing clothes - next to you - aimh - larry on tour - bandana project - always touching - larry rumors - larry receipts - everyone knows - friends and family - rainbow bears - coincidences - paralles - larry timeline - management - closeting - dressing rooms; now that's a baby; now that's a daddy; and i'm okay with it

TATTOOS

tattoo timeline; tattoo masterpost; larry tattoos; harry’s tattoos; louis’ tattoos; papillon; stag tattoo; far away tattoo; dagger tattoo; paper airplane tattoo; handshake tattoo; louis’ bird tattoo; penguin tattoo; laurel tattoos; triangle tattoo; rose tattoo; rope tattoo; mermaid tattoo; lighthouse tattoo

languages

sign language

french

italian

german

czech

polish

Friends and Family

anne twist; gemma styles; robin twist; des styles; jay deakin; lottie tomlinson; fizzy tomlinson; mark tomlinson; lou teasdale; jeff azoff; irving azoff; nick grimshaw; xander ritz; pauli lovejoy; nyoh; sarah jones; mitch rowland; harry lambert; alessandro michele; molly hawkins; tommy bruce; tom skoglund; kid harpoon; tyler johnson; brad gould; james corden; ben winston; oli wright; rob stringer; harry with family; Harry nick; harry’s friends; harry and mitch; harry and Gemma; harry and alessandro; Louis' friends; louis' family; louis' friends

Concerts' stuff

fan signs; fan projects; helping fans come out; fan reports; gay vodka; tina she’s gay; flamboyant harry; backup dancers; harry and rainbows; we’re all a little bit gay; louis and rainbows

ONE DIRECTION;

1D TOUR

txf tour; Up All Night; Take Me Home; Where We Are: On The Road Again

1D PROMO ALBUM

Up All Night promo; Take Me Home promo; Midnight Memories promo; Four promo; Made in the AM promo

OTHERS

This Is Us Premier; This Is Us Film; Where We Are Film; Where We Are Book; Fragances

The X-Factor - twitcam - 1d day - 1d photos - 1d gifs - 1d photoshoot - 1d candids - 1d video - 1d spotify - 1d promo - narry - zouis

niall horan;

zayn malik;

liam payne;

5sos;

photos; videos; instagram; twitter; photoshoots; candids

team and crew

5sos singles;

5sos albums;

tours

luke hemmings;

lh1; when facing we turn away from; promo

songs;

calum hood

michael clifford

ashton irwin

ai1; superbloom; promo; merch;

songs;

tours;

— MORE ABOUT TAGGING SYSTEM

Maybe in the future i'll make a tag page for my blog!

[brookston]

Holidays 2.2

Holidays

Amarillo Day (Texas)

Ayn Rand Day

Battle of Mysunde Day (Denmark)

Battle of Stalingrad Anniversary Day

Bonza Bottler Day

Chris Kyle Day (Texas)

Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre (São Tomé and Principe)

Constitution Day (Philippines)

Day of Youth (Azerbaijan)

Feast of Torches

Femminiello Pride Day (Italy)

Filbert Day (French Republic)

George III Day (University of King’s College)

Grand Central Station Day

Groundhog Day  (a.k.a. ... 

Badger Day

Brewhog Day

Groundhog Job Shadow Day

Hedgehog Day

”I Got You Babe” Day

Marmot Day (Alaska)

When the Bear Wakes Up Day (Croatia, Serbia)

HarryStrong Day

Howard Johnson Day

Hromnice (Czech Republic)

International CHD2 Awareness Day

International Sex Education Day

Inventor’s Day (Thailand)

Lung Leavin’ Day

Mad Pelagius Day (Elder Scrolls)

Mindfulness Day

National Agriculture Day (Argentina)

National Brendan Day

National Brown Dog Day

National Catcher’s Day

National Change Your Windshield Wipers Day

National Frank Day

National Indigenous Day (Colombia)

National League Baseball Day

National River Day

National Space Technology Day (Iran)

Neuroblastoma Awareness Day (Australia)

Play Your Ukulele Day

Purification Day

Record of a Sneeze Day

Remember Gene Kelly Day

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day

Self-Renewal Day

Serpent Day (Celtic)

Sled Dog Day

Sonam Locher (Sikkim, India)

Trader’s Day (Poland)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Day (Mexico/US)

Treaty of Tartu Day (Estonia)

Twintail Day (Japan)

Veja Diena (Day of Wind; Ancient Latvia)

Victory of the Battle of Stalingrad Day (Russia)

Wives' Feast Day

World Day for Consecrated Life

World Ostrich Day

World Tutu Day

World Ukulele Day

World Wetlands Day (UN)

Youth Day (Azerbaijan)

Zippo Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Brewhog Day

California Kiwi Fruit Day

Crêpes Day (France)

Heavenly Hash Day

Rolling Rock "33" Day

South African Wine Day

Tater Tot Day

1st Friday in February

Bubble Gum Day [1st Friday]

Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]

Give Kids a Smile Day [1st Friday]

Go Red For Women Day [1st Friday]

National Black Nurses’ Day [1st Friday]

National Wear Red Day (a.k.a. Wear It Beat It) [1st Friday]

NSPCC Number Day (UK) [1st Friday]

Old Socks Day (Italy) [1st Friday]

Pi Mod Appreciation Day [1st Friday]

School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day (Florida) [1st Friday]

Working Naked Day [1st Friday]

Pliny the Younger Day [1st Friday] (Original Date: Moved to March 22 in 2024)

Independence & Related Days

Constitution Day (Philippines)

1st Assembly of Parliament of UK of Great Britain and Ireland; 1801)

Festivals Beginning February 2, 2024

Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival (Anchorage, Alaska) [thru 2.3]

Athens Wine Weekend *Athens, Georgia) [thru 2.4]

Aukland Gin Festival (Auckland, New Zealand) [thru 2.4]

Bones & Barrels (Central Point, Oregon) [thru 2.4]

Chiang Mai Flower Festival (Chiang Mai, Thailand) [thru 2.4]

Chocolate Lovers Festival (Fairfax, Virginia) [thru 2.4]

Englewood Seafood & Music Festival (Englewood, Florida) [thru 2.4]

Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival (Enumclaw, Washington) [thru 2.3]

Everglades Seafood Festival (Everglades City, Florida) [thru 2.4]

Fire and Ice Winter Fest (Lava Hot Springs, Idaho) [thru 2.3]

Gourd Festival (Casa Grande, Arizona) [thru 2.4]

GroundUP Music Festival (Miami Beach, Florida) [thru 2.4]

Holtville Carrot Festival (Holtville, California) [thru 2.10]

Mar-Del Watermelon Convention (Cambridge, Maryland) [thru 2.3]

Mardi Gras Galveston (Galvesten, Texas) [thru 2.13]

Naples Seafood & Music Festival (Naples, Florida) [thru 2.4]

National Harbor Restaurant Week (National Harbor, Maryland) [thru 2.11]

Olympia Funk Festival (Olympia, Washington) [thru 2.4]

Saint Martin Carnival (Marigot, Saint Martin) [thru 2.14]

ScotiaCon (Glasgow, Scotland) [thru 2.5]

The Thunderdome (Tacoma, Washington) [thru 2.4]

Treasure Coast Ribs, Wings and Music Festival (Vero Beach, Florida) [thru 2.4]

Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival (Scottsdale, Arizona) [thru 2.4]

Winterlude (Gatineau, Canada) [thru 2.19]

Feast Days

Adalbard or Ostrevant (Christian; Saint & Martyr)

Candlemas  (a.k.a. ... 

Bear Goddess Day (Euro-Pagan; Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Candelaria Festival (a.k.a. Virgen de la Candelaria; Puno, Peru)

Candlemas Sabbat (Everyday Wicca)

Chandeleur Candlemas (France)

Chasing Crows Day

Crêpe Day (France)

Dia de la Candelaria (Mexico)

Feast of Candelaria (Bolivia)

Feast of Our Lady of Navigators (Brazil)

Feast of the Holy Encounter (Western Christianity)

Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (Western Christianity)

Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Western Christianity)

La Fete de la Chandeleur (Canada, France)

Le Jour des Crepes (Crepes Day; France)

Mariä Lichtmess (Liechtenstein)

Matka Boska Gromniczna (Mother of God of the Blessed Thunder Candle; Poland)

Our Lady of the Candles (Filipino Catholics)

Quarter Day (Scotland)

Virgin of Candelaria (Tenerife, Spain)

Yemanja (a.k.a. Our Lady of Navigators; Candomblé)

Celebration of Yemanja (Candomblé, the Sea Goddess)

Charming of the Plough (Pagan)

Columbanus of Ghent (Christian; Hermit) [Belgium, brewers]

Cornelius the Centurion (Christian; Saint)

Dabucuri ucuqui, (Initiation Rites of the Young Men; to Jurupari, South American Guarani/Tupi God)

Day of the Virgin of Candelaria [Canary Islands; Tenerife, Spain]

Festival of Juno Februa (Ancient Rome)

George Loring Brown (Artology)

Groundhog Day (Pastafarian)

Imbolc, Day 2 (a.k.a. Oimelc; Celtic, Pagan) [1 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]

James Joyce (Humanism; Writerism)

Jeanne de Lestonnac (Roman Catholic)

Lady Day (Everyday Wicca)

Lawrence, Archbishop of Canterbury (Anglican Church)

Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries, Day 2 of 3 (Ancient Greece festival honoring Ceres, Demeter, Persephone, and Proserpine)

Martyrs of Ebsdorf (Christian; Martyrs)

Michaelangelo Cerquozzi Artology)

Our Lady of Suyapa (Honduras)

Oya’s Day (Pagan)

Raya (Muppetism)

Roger Corman Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Sébastien Bourdon (Artology)

Sophocles (Positivist; Saint)

Wand Dedication Day (Shamanism)

Wives’ Feast Day (Northern England)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Lucky Day (Philippines) [7 of 71]

Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because it's always cold and miserable on February 2. Unless you live in Australia, in which case it's hot and miserable.)

Premieres

Altered Carbon (TV Series; 2018)

Batman: Bad Blood (WB Animated Film; 2016)

The Benny Goodman Story (Film; 1956)

Cinema Paradiso (Film; 1990)

A Clockwork Orange (Film; 1972)

The Coo-Coo Bird Dog (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1949)

The Crystal Cave, by Mary Stewart (Novel; 1970) [Arthurian Saga #1]

feed the Kitty (WB MM Cartoon; 1952)

Ghost in the Shell (Anime Film; 1996)

The Great Train Robbery (Film; 1979)

Il Nano e la Strega (a.k.a. King Dick; Animated Italian Film; 1975)

In a Dark Wood Wandering, by Hella S. Haasse (Novel: 1949)

The Last Continent, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1998) [Discworld #22]

Little Black Sambo (ComiColor Cartoon; 1936)

Long Day’s Journey into Night, by Eugene O’Neill (Play; 1956)

Louise, by Gustave Carpenters (Opera; 1900)

The Midnight Special (Music TV Series; 1973)

Mother Night, by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (Novel; 1962)

Napoleon Blown-Aparte (The Inspector Cartoon; 1966)

Night Life in Tokyo, featuring Hashimoto (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1961)

The Nutcracker, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, choreographed by George Balanchine (US Ballet; 1954)

O Brother, Where Art Thou? (Film; 2008)

Oliver’s Army, by Elvis Costello (Song; 1978)

Pam & Tommy (TV Mini-Series; 2022)

Pick-Up, by Charles Willeford (Novel; 1955)

The Point!, by Harry Nilsson (Animated TV Special; 1971)

The Port of Missing Mice (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1945)

Powerless (TV Series; 2017)

Sonnets to Orpheus, by Rainer Maria Rilke (Poems; 1923)

South Pacific (Broadway Musical; 1949)

Susie Q, recorded by Dale Hawkins (Song; 1957)

The Thief's Journal, by Jean Genet (Novel; 1949)

Tomcat Combat (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1959)

A Trick of the Tail, by Genesis (Album; 1976)

Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1602)

Ulysses, by James Joyce (Novel; 1922)

When G.I. Johnny Comes Home (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1945)

Whose Body?, by Dorothy L. Sayers (Novel; 1923) [1st Perter Wimsey]

Today’s Name Days

Bodo (Austria)

Marija, Marijan, Svjetlana (Croatia)

Nela (Czech Republic)

Leegi, Säde (Estonia)

Aamu, Jemina, Lumi (Finland)

Théophane (France)

Bodo, Mariä Lichtmess, Stephan (Germany)

Ipapanti, Ypapante, Ypapanti (Greece)

Aida, Karolina (Hungary)

Maurizio, Sabatino (Italy)

Spīdola, Spidols (Latvia)

Kantvydas, Rytis, Valdemaras, Vandenė (Lithuania)

Jomar, Jostein (Norway)

Joanna, Korneliusz, Maria, Miłosława (Poland)

Inna (Russia)

Erik, Erika (Slovakia)

Candelaria, Purificación (Spain)

Aleta, Aletha, Alethea, Alida, Alita, Lita (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 33 of 2024; 333 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of week 5 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 13 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Yi-Chou), Day 23 (Bing-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 23 Shevat 5784

Islamic: 22 Rajab 1445

J Cal: 3 Grey; Threesday [3 of 30]

Julian: 20 January 2024

Moon: 50%: 3rd Quarter

Positivist: 5 Homer (2nd Month) [Sophocles)

Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 44 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 12 of 28)

[wolf-howl3]

dear your majesty...

                                             !!ATTENTION!!

This is the most important thing I will ever share on this website and any other website. Please read this and take the short amount of time to watch this video and help spread the word to make a difference.

My country is burning and this fuckwit that is my countries “leader” thought it was more important to go on holiday than to help save Australia, the country he’s supposed to be “in charge” of from burning to ash.

17 People Dead

1,000 Homes Destroyed 

More than 14 million acres burning

Half a Billion Native Animals Dead

This is the biggest disaster to happen in Australian history if not Global History, but instead Scott Morrison thought it a better use of his time to sip margaritas on a beach and forget about all the corpses he caused and left behind in Australia.

I live almost a 3 hour drive away from the closest fire in my state and my entire city is cloaked in smoke, we can barely see 2 kilometres in front of us, on the day that I'm writing this (Monday 6th of Jan) we have not seen the sun all day, we have no sense on time unless we look at an actual clock, people are driving around with their headlights on in the middle of the day the smoke is that heavy. I was in New Zealand for the last two weeks for Christmas and New Years to see family, (something I couldn't help but feel guilty about whole time over there), and when I got back there was a thin layer of ash over my car from where it was sitting at home for those two weeks I was away. My 6 year old cousin who lives in Aukland, New Zealand had an asthma attach from playing outside for 30 mins because the there is that much smoke it traveled to another country.

Thousands of people are being affected by these fires, even people outside of Australia

Please help us.

If you can donate to the hundreds of organisations out there that are trying to save this beautiful country so many of us call home. Whether it be to help the people trying to save our native wildlife from going extinct or to the men and women fighting these blazing fires risking their lives for us.