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Zap Energy says that they’ve solved Z-pinch by “shear stabilization”, where they have different sections of the plasma moving at different velocities (faster outside, slower inside). Doesn’t shear like that cause instability, not suppress it? Or are plasmas not subject to that law of fluid dynamics

You’re thinking of instabilities in flowing plasma like it’s turbulence in flowing fluid. This is partially correct, but like... okay. So, the field of physics that governs the movement of plasma is called magnetohydrodynamics, where you introduce Maxwell’s equations into Navier-Stokes. It is horrible. I am but a humble mechanical engineer, and I leave the physics to physicists.

The physicists tell me that Zap Energy's science is solid.

Bit of context: Zap Energy is taking an old fusion energy concept from the 1950's called a Z-pinch, and revamping it with modern plasma physics.

A Z-pinch works on the principle that passing an electric current through a conductor generates a magnetic field, which in turn crushes (or "pinches") the conductor. The first observations of the pinch effect were in hollow metal tubes that were used as lightning rods, like this one from a factory in 1905:

Image by Brian James, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Plasma is electrically conductive, and is subject to the same compressive pinch effect as metal. Lightning itself is a plasma pinch, actually.

When you pinch a plasma, it heats up. The fast-moving, charged plasma particles repel each other and push back against the magnetic field until the system reaches equilibrium. The stronger the plasma current, the harder the pinch, the more pressure, and the more heat. With sufficient plasma current and the right hydrogen isotopes, you can create a pinch strong enough to induce nuclear fusion.

The pinch effect was first utilized by a class of fusion machines called Z-pinches in the early 1950's. However, those Z-pinches were extremely unstable. The most common analogy is that compressing plasma with a Z-pinch is like trying to squeeze jello with rubber bands.

UK Atomic Energy Authority, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Both linear and toroidal Z-pinches have been built. The toroidal Z-pinch above shows some of the characteristic kink instabilities of a pinched plasma – it goes all squiggly. Researchers started adding external magnets to Z-pinches to help reduce instabilities (which eventually led to the development of the tokamak), but could never get a truly stable plasma. Z-pinch fusion research was largely abandoned in favor of the tokamak and stellarator.

However, the external magnets of a tokamak or stellarator are massive, complex, and use incredible amounts of power. The University of Washington and Zap Energy went back to the old concept of a magnet-less linear Z-pinch, but with a more modern understanding of plasma physics. They discovered that by using a flowing plasma rather than a stationary one, with a faster flow rate on the outer layers (a "sheared-flow" Z-pinch), they were able to achieve great stability with no magnets.

Credit: Zap Energy

Rather than filling a chamber with stationary hydrogen and then pinching it, they blow a "smoke ring" of plasma around a cylinder into their chamber. An electrode at the tip of the cylinder then fires a pulse into the plasma, which creates a pinch with a complex velocity profile.

Credit: Zap Energy

Zap Energy’s physics basis is good. They’ve pretty convincingly demonstrated that sheared-flow does indeed stabilize a pinched plasma, and if they can pull off magnetic confinement fusion with no magnets, it will be massively cheaper than any other method. The uncertainty that Zap is facing comes from mechanical considerations (in particular, electrode erosion is a tricky problem to solve), and the relatively thin margins for efficiency that are inherent to any pulsed fusion technique.

[yujinniw]

MIDNIGHT RAIN — KTR | 03-perfect image

2:11 am, it was cold and rainy surprisingly in the summer. I felt everything crushing down on me. If it was work, family, scandals? It was just too much, I and lots of others are not machines, we cannot do everything perfectly like they want us to. But the only thing I can do is smile and act as if nothing has ever happened, Even if I try there will be so many shits that I don't want other's to handle because of me.

So here I am, finding it amusing how such a big tourist attraction could feel so empty for once. But damn FOR ONCE MAN thank you rain! It was nice taking all that fresh air in, feeling the warm breeze hitting my skin was not too fun but hey it is the summer, unless you live in the UK or something.

I was just minding my own business until, I saw this dude coming closer to where I was. His hair was messy, kinda looked like he just got up from a nightmare, Yikes. But I couldn't see his face, he was wearing a mask. '....masks of course, the people with the hottest hair always wear a mask.' I thought to myself 'How am I supposed to know if you're really hot or not..'

'Should I go talk to him?' 'No chae miyeon, privacy.' I slapped myself to reality. But I think it was kinda too loud considering how he suddenly turned his head my direction. 'great. JUST GREAT.' All those thoughts were gone as soon as I heard a tired voice saying; "Are you okay?" I tilted my head up to looked at him 'SHIT. what am I supposed to reply with. Yea yea I'm fine, no you looked like you fell down from heaven itself. okay.... why was that even an option.'

"Yea, just thought there was a mosquito." WOW such a great answer congratulations. He just nodded before sitting down beside me 'FUCK HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO ACT MORE NORMAL NOW YOU'RE NEXT TO ME.' hold up. act I can act FOR FUCK SAKES.

"Why are you awake and up here so late." He asked me before I could... "Just needed some fresh air. what about you?" "Needed to clear my mind." same bitch, same. "If you don't mind me asking, what's your name?" He asked, which caught me off guard "Oh I do mind." WHAT THE HECK! NO NO THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT!! "Oh... sorry then" he responded while scratching the nape of his neck. Miyeon Chae, This is the result of your action take responsibility

"Depends on what you're going to do with them," "Keep it to yourself? Sell it on the black market. I don't know." I retorted back. Should I tell him my real name? should I lie? Decision making should not be anywhere near me.. BUT back to reality, He chuckled at my words and responded with "Yes... I will sell it on the black market. Now give me your name." "Woww such a creep..." OMG WHAT IF HE IS A CREEP.

"No actually, do you mind if I get your name?" Right... my name... "Miyeon, Chae Miyeon" I said holding my hand out to his "As in the Actor? Or a normal person" Hah.. this bitch. " Don't know whatever you think I guess." He laugh while shaking my hand. "Kim Taerae."

If I'm being honest, His hand was huge. Would probably have me flying from one slap with that hand. But then I looked back to what he said was his name, Kim Taerae. I looked up to meet his covered face. Gorgeous eyes babes. But the hair, face shaped and hand. did match the description of the ZB1 Kim Taerae.

Eyes widened when I come back to my senses that this gorgeous looking dude right here, who still has my hand in his. Could actually be Kim Taerae Zerobaseone.. I took my hand away " I should probably get going..." "It was nice meeting you." I said quickly before running to my car. yes I drove here...

"I'm done for."

sypnosis : One of the many famous actress was spotted at a park holding hands with their boyfriend, which was rumored to be Chae Miyeon, and Kim Taerae of Zerobaseone.

a/n: Really feeling like writing today woke up at 4 am and decided yk what I'm going to write the whole of chapter 3😖 ANYWAYSSS THEY MET or did they ykyk😶

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Doldrey — Only Death Is Eternal (Iron Lung)

Only Death Is Eternal, the new tape from crusty death metal band Doldrey, is among the most thrilling, hugely satisfying releases from the metal underground so far this year. Unstaunched energy, massively chunky riffage, a general sensibility that’s as nasty as it is raw and exciting — all those things characterize Doldrey’s sound more or less adequately, but we’ve heard those words before, and none of them captures what’s so engaging and immediate in these songs. The sorta-stale typicality of those descriptors is complemented by the symbolics of the band’s output; all the muscled warriors and carnage in the titles and j-card art operate somewhere very remote from our everyday realities. But somehow Only Death Is Eternal is right there, fitted into the most aggro contours of the current conjuncture. It’s a terrific record.

Likely Doldrey would be wise to approach the ideological problematics of our social moment with some tentative, distant maneuvering. The band is from Singapore, and while young men are no longer subject to arrest if they wear their hair a bit long in that city-state, its dominant culture and legal-juridical apparatus still skew strongly toward the conservative. Death metal and especially crust (with that subgenre’s strong orientation toward lefty radicalism) are likely perceived as expressions of undesirable politics, and of aberrant personality.

Hence, perhaps, Doldrey’s semiotics, most of which can be traced to Kentaro Miura’s manga Berserk. (Doldrey, I am told, is the name of a fortress important in one of the long-running comic’s early narrative arcs.) That explains the swords-and-sorcery proclivities of the band’s album art and the overheated language of some of its song titles: “Blood of the Serpent,” “Torture Paradise,” “All Is Hell.” Those read like a middle-schooler’s sense of the profound, or of the profoundly brutal, if that middle schooler had been brought up on a steady diet of Conan the Barbarian, Moorcock’s Eternal Champion stories and, well, Berserk.

The nerd-factor associated with piles of mass-market paperbacks and endless trips to the comic book shop is effective cover. And maybe it’s not really (or not just) cover. Berserk’s most emphatic symbolic element is its pervasive and hyper-graphic violence, some of which has disturbing scope and awfully imagined cruelty. Doldrey’s music taps into some of that intensity, especially in the heaviness of its death metal buzz and thunder. Check out the middle section of “Moral Decay” or the last third of the title track. Still got all your teeth? Better turn it up louder. And try not to think about ongoing genocidal wars or immiserating modes of human exploitation when you do so. Good luck with that.

Beyond the implied fascination with bloodshed and the nods to Swedeath unpleasantness, it’s the crusty stuff that lifts the record into the musical midnight sun. This reviewer loves the forty or so seconds of flat-out intensity in the middle of “All Is Hell” (beginning just after the guitar solo) and the opening 90 seconds of “Societal Machine.” You can just about smell the filthy denim and feel the greasy leather, all crowding into a moldy basement space. And in that crush of bodies, you’re happy about it all: the smell, the feel, the sense of being among like-minded freaks. Allies, as it were.

None of that will dispel the nightmare that is 2024’s ongoing tilt toward fascism, a mind-boggling combo of scenes as awful as the race-rioting in the UK and as stupid as Hulk Hogan ripping open his tee shirt on the RNC podium. Berserk? Yes, but also all too real. Doldrey has our soundtrack ready.

Jonathan Shaw

[mentaly-british-biologist]

TF2 PLAYABLE CAHARCTER LORE:

Okay, so just some context. Mann Co is a business organisation that runs most other companies in the world. Everything was shared equally between two brothers/heirs to the corporations power and money, apart from one thing in particular. A gravel pit.These two brothers, known as Redmond and Blutard Mann wanted to overachive and be better than one another, so decided to hire mercenaries to fight for this land. This original team, founded between 1800-1850's was comprised of Billy the Kid, Stonewall Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Alfred Nobel, John Henry, Nikola Tesla, Sigmund Freud, Davy Crockett, and Fu Manchu. They would take the roles of the mercinaries like so:

Scout: Billy the Kid (1859 - 1881)

Soldier: Stonewall Jackson (1824 - 1863)

Pyro: Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)

Demoman: Alfred Nobel (1833 - 1896)

Heavy: John Henry (Folk Hero)

Engineer: Nikola Tesla (1856 - 1943)

Medic: Sigmund Freud (1856 - 1939)

Sniper: Davy Crockett (1786 - 1836)

Spy: Fu Manchu (Fictional Villain)

These people would battle with others with similar weapons, stature, and power until they would eventually get too old to fight.After this, the two brothers soon realised that they may die prematurely before the battle could end, so asked for personal commissioned machinery designed to keep them alive for longer. [[This will be elaborated in the plot later, this stuff is kinda important.]]Okay, now the old team is dead. Time for the new ones. 1930's mercs were probably the most advanced out of all of the mercs, with the 1850 mercenaries looking like they've been pulled off the streets to fight, and the 1970 mercs looking like a mix of the two old teams designs. Everyone has some sort of camo on them apart from their engineer, who possibly be Fred Conagher, the father of the Engineer we know and love. Fred Conhager, in particular, may be the same man who created the machines keeping the Mann brothers alive, but we are currently unsure. The next generation, and the one we know today is the 1970's team. This consists of:

Scout- Jeremy

Soldier- Jane Doe

Pyro- Unknown

Demoman- Tavish Finnegan DeGroot

Heavy- Mikhail

Engineer- Dell Conagher

Medic- Mr. Ludwig

Sniper- Mick Mundy (Adoptive name)

Spy- Unknown

Along side them is Ms.Pauling and The Administrator. I'll list out characters as shown, one by one.

**SCOUT**

Full name is unknown, so we'll stick to Jeremy. He was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He is the youngest of eight children, and so constantly looks for attention. Can't read, but can run extremely fast. Seems that a specific brand of fizzy drink, known as Atomic Bonk can make him much faster. Dies in the comics and goes to heaven, whete he is told he was God's gift to all women, and was sent back to earth to 'get laid' [[This is the comics words, not mine]]

Has a tattoo of tom jones with the words 'S€X BOM' on it [Told you he couldn't read] and is canonically Spy's son. Has a crush on Ms. Pauling.

**SOLDIER**

His name may not even be Jane Doe. Because those are USA and UK placeholder names for unidentifiable corpses. [[Jane Doe as a woman]] Is a God-fearing patriotic Midwest American. Despite his role in the team, he has not once been in a war situation. He just got to the frontlines in WW2 and started blowing up Germans. He has lead poisoning, although we're not sure if that's why he's like this, he is extremely aggressive and has a special move called 'rocket jumping' where he can fire a rocket at his feet, shooting him into the air. It doesn't hurt him however, because he doesn't think it will [[So stupid he bends nature's laws at will??!?!?]] He was also roommates with a wisard called Merasmus. Merasmus kicked him out, and tom jones became his new roommate.

Soldier kills tom jones. For no reason. Soldier is also in love with Heavy's sister, Zhanna.

**PYRO**

Whoo boy, this is a confusing one. We do not know Pyro's gender, where they're from, or even if they are a person. We do know that many characters refer to Pyro as he/him, but Soldier does have a suspicion that they might be a woman. He may be schizophrenic, or it could be their optical mask, but he sees the battle as a fluffy arena filled with unicorns and lollipops. However, they do have the capacity to be very much enraged, and cut off Soldier's hand once when in a car with Demoman and Ms. Pauling.

**DEMOMAN**

Drunk. Born in Ullapool, Scottland. His parents were Tilly DeGroot and her husband who we don't know , whom both are blind. Demoman was put up for adoption by them after being bad at blowing things up. He would eventually find a book called 'The Bomonicon' [[I hope i wrote that right]] with a mischievous spirit inside. Once he had opened the book, the spirit inside made it's way to his eye, haunting his eyesocket, and making him lose said eye. He then blows up his adoptive parents while trying to hunt for the loch ness monster, then gets taken back by his original parents. His mother keeps asking him to get a job, even though he makes 3 million+ a year. Loves alcohol. Like, really loves alcohol, so much so, that when he eats normal food, his body thinks it's been poisoned. After an extensive time away from alcohol, his body turns his stomach into a makeshift distillery, fermenting bone marrow into alcohol. This alcohol in particular is so strong, it gives blood-sucking robots [[Don't ask]] alcohol poisoning. Can also do something similar to Soldier by 'Stickybomb jumping' that also takes no damage, due to him being too drunk.

**HEAVY**

Heavy was born in Russia sometime around WW1. His father was an anti-revolutionary who opposed the Communist uprising, so he was executed and Heavy's family put in the gulag for three months before it was burnt down in 1941 and all the guards tortured to death. Yeah, you heard me right, the gulag. He has three sisters called Zhanna, Yana and Bronislava. His mothers name is currently unknown to us. His weight is the same as his HP: 300. He is quite a nice guy when it comes to his teammates and gives even more affection to his guns, who of one he has a case at the end of his bed for. This gun in particular is named Sasha, of which he is very possessive and which weighs 150 kilograms and fires $200 custom-tooled cartridges at 10,000 rounds per minute. He also reveals that it costs $400,000 to fire his weapon for 12 seconds. Heavy has named all of his primary weapons, basic Minigun being Sasha, Tomislav being Svetlana, Brass Beast being Oksana and Huo Long Heater being Sheila. He was also the first in the team to have the experimental ubercharge operation and survive, making him bulletproof. Also sandvich.

**ENGINEER**

Known as Dell Conagher, this man has eleven PhD's. Yes, you read that right. ELEVEN. He was born in Bee Cave, Texas, USA, and may or may not be related to one of the previous mercinaries in the classic team. Apart from this, he has created machines like teleporters [[Don't put bread in them]], sentries, and dispensers that he can place around the battlefield to help his team. He is friends with Pyro, and seems to understand them, despite their speech being muffled. One of the only few to help The Administrator with her Australium-Age related problem, and answered the phone for her when she died once.

**MEDIC**

Okay, this will be too long if I go into detail. This is quickfire. Mr. Ludwig was born in Stuttgart, Germany and has little regard for the Hippocratic Oath. He is insane. He loves doves, especially his most beloved one, Archimedes. Managed to get into contact with the devil and made a deal that would cost his soul. We do not know what he had sold his soul for, but the chances it was for his medical 'discoveries' is quite high. Managed to steal an entire skeleton and got away. Lost his medical licence soon after this. While giving his teammates surgeries, stole all of their souls and surgically added them to his own soul. During a Halloween party, he was caught off gaurd by a mugger. After knocking him out, he then put the muggers brain in a pumpkin.This would later help him out. Re-hired to aid the 1930 Classic team for a new leader, *Grey Mann*. When sniper was shot down by the classic's heavy, he brought him back to life an hour later with the help of a blue whale's pineal gland directly into his brain stem. The entire surgery cost about 1.3 billion dollars. Classic heavy, after seeing this, crushes his favourite dove, Archimedes. He also brings his bird back to life. After this, classic heavy and Medic get into a fight. Heavy shows up, only for classic heavy to shoot Ludwig twice in the chest. After quickly swindling the devil by giving him another soul for a pen, he comes back to life, and then pretends it is an inducer that would make classic heavy give birth to three healthy baby baboons, due to the three baboon uterus's he had placed inside him during a surgery [[I'm confused too, don't worry]] Classic heavy belives the bluff, giving Heavy enough time to take him down. after that, he takes out the real inducer and claims that the human body could only generate two at the most.

**SNIPER**

He is Australian.

Except, he isn't. He's a New Zealander.

New Zealand is Atlantis btw.

His adoptive name is Mick Mundy, although his real first name is Mun-dee, like his real mother and father, Bil-Bel and Lar-nah, making his real name Mun-dee Mundy. New Zealand is underwater due to the fact that the geniuses wanted to isolate themselves from the rest of the world. After being shot out of the country in a Krypton-Superman-Spacepod style fashion, he is adopted by Jonathan Mundy and his wife Mrs. Mundy in Australia. He then becomes skilled in shooting from afar. In the most previous comic, he dies. Medic brings him back to life, and he immediately attacks him, asking why he was the last person he saw before bleeding out. Yeah, he also pees in a jar and throws it at people as a weapon, so... yeah. Also, golf trophy.

**SPY**

Not much is really known about his past but all that is known is that he was born in France in an unknown region. It's a mystery on how he became a master spy and a master of disguise as no one knows if someone trained him or he rather he trained himself. We do know however, that he is Scout's father. He seems to hate everyone and everything, and may or may not have lung cancer due to how many cigarettes he smokes. He is snarky, witty, and cocky, some of these traits are shared with Scout also. He got shot in the kneecaps when a plan in the latest comic, and Sniper saved him by shooting the guy who did it. He also disguised as Tom Jones when Scout was dying, and for the first time, directly called him son. He wears a custom tailored Louis Crabbermaché suit, is valued at $10,000, and has his own smoking room within the base.

I made this all in the Undertale server. Don't ask.

This took me three days to do.

[linuxgamenews]

Discover BATTLEDROID - The Ultimate PvP Auto-Battler Game

BATTLEDROID multiplayer battle simulation game on Kickstarter for both Linux and Windows PC. Thanks to the impressive skills of the team at Puppygames. Currently seeking support for their crowdfunding campaign. Puppygames, a UK-based micro-studio, has launched a Kickstarter for their latest creation, BATTLEDROID. They’ve been working on this epic title for 14 years, and now they need a bit of help to bring it to life. This is a free-to-play, massively multiplayer online PvP auto-battler for Linux. While you fight for control over a real-world model with 250,000 unique territories. You’ll need to defend your area with killer bases and attack others with massive robot armies. These bots come loaded with machine guns, rockets, lasers, and more. This title is all about strategy. Once you launch an attack, it’s hands-off. You can just sit back and watch the chaos unfold, hoping your plan works. The Kickstarter runs until June 28, 2024, so there’s time to join the action.

BATTLEDROID Kickstarter is Live

Caspian Prince, the director of Puppygames, says, “BATTLEDROID is deep and complex, which is why it took so long to develop. We’re close to the finish line but need funding for some final touches.” They need your help to polish and test it before unleashing it on the world. In-game, you’ll become the commander of a fearsome robot army, fighting in epic battles. Set up your defenses, test their strength, and send your forces to crush your friends and enemies online. Climb the ranks and conquer the Earth! But watch out – the world of BATTLEDROID never sleeps. It features a persistent open-world map of the real Earth with those 250,000 territories to conquer, while using real terrain and area's data. Here’s what makes to expect:

Free to play!

Massive battles with up to 1000 units on each side.

Asynchronous online multiplayer – play even if your friends are offline.

State-of-the-art voxel graphics with destructible scenery.

Editable environment and weather system with realistic effects.

Quick download and startup – jump right into the action!

You can even make BATTLEDROID videos of your battles. All animations you see are from real in-game footage. Slow down or pause the action, set up multiple cameras, and replay any battle. Support the multiplayer battle simulation Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, become a commander, and let’s blow some stuff up! Due to arrive on Steam on Linux and Windows PC in July 2024.

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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)

[mia-studyhaus]

5 Minutes, 5 Words - #221

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Lethologica /ˌliːθəˈlɒdʒɪkə/ (n.) - the inability to remember a particular word or name.

Rick is always overcome by lethologica when trying to converse with his crush, Marie.

Bespoke /bɪˈspəʊk/ (adj.) - made for a particular customer or user.

The magic wand is bespoke - only the great fairy Lindsey Polka Dots can use it.

Bibliopole /ˈbɪblɪə(ʊ)pəʊl/ (n.) - a person who buys and sells books, especially rare ones.

This vintage novel is a gift I received from a friend of mine who works as a bibliopole.

Nebulous /ˈnɛbjʊləs/ (adj.) - in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.

The nebulous sunset at the beach was a clear sign that dust and smoke had permeated the atmosphere.

Hircine /ˈhəːsʌɪn/ (adj.) - of or resembling a goat.

The hircine shadow ended up being a few machines hidden under a cloth.

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Definitions from: Oxford Languages.

IPA Phonetic Transcription (UK English) from: Google.com

Sentences are fictitious, though they may be based on real issues that occur across the world.

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[bravecrab]

With the current genocide happening in Palestine, I want to offer some book recommendations. Not specifically on the historic and ongoing struggles of Palestinians, but in regards to the bigger picture of colonialist imperialism.

"How To Hide An Empire: A History of The Greater United States" - Daniel Immerwhal

"Astrotopia: The Dangerous Religion Of The Corporate Space Race" - Mary-Jane Rubenstein

"Lies, Damned Lies: A Personal Exploration Of The Impact Of Colonialism" - Claire G. Coleman

"How Europe Underdeveloped Africa" - Walter Rodney & Vincent Harding

"Reclaiming Two-Spirits: Sexuality, Spiritual Renewal & Sovereignty In Native America" - Gregory D. Smithers

"Hitler's American Model: The United States And The Making Of Nazi Race Law" - James Q. Whitman

"We Had A Little Real Estate Problem" - Kliph Nesteroff

"The Looting Machine: Warlords, Oligarchs, Corporations, Smugglers, And The Theft Of Africa's Wealth" - Tom Burgis

A couple fiction books:

"Terra Nullius" - Claire G. Coleman, uses Alien Invasion Sci Fi to discuss the Aboriginal perspective of Colonialism.

"The Island of Doctor Moreau" - H.G. Wells, is all about settler colonialism and forced assimilation of the natives, using the scientific hubris of trying to turn animals into people as the metaphor.

A couple books that the first chapter is the important part for this topic:

"Convict Colony: The Remarkable Story Of The Fledgling Settlement The Survivors The Odds" - David Hill. The early chapters focus on the practice of the British to criminalise the poor, and then punish them by sending them to work the colonies. Displacement begets displacement.

"Less is More: How Regrowth Will Save The World" - Jason Hickel. Great book, would recommend reading all of it, but the early chapter that explains the history of capitalism, also includes information on the Enclosure Movement that displaced people from their land in the UK, either sending them into the factories of the industrial revolution, or overseas to the colonies, and how this all ties to the model of infinite growth that we now find ourselves.

Books I'm currently reading, but seem very relevant to our current hell world:

"Chokepoint Capitalism: How Big Tech and Big Content Captured Creative Labor Markets And How We'll Win Them Back" - Cory Doctorow & Rebecca Giblin. How corporations crush and control labour markets is not a separate issue in a world where nations value themselves based on their GDP value.

[iironwreath]

playlists [aurellyn]

nepenthe aurellyn nepenthe (instrumental)

vierna aurellyn vierna aurellyn pt.2 vierna (instrumental)

nepenthe/vierna

azul “bryony” aurellyn

lolth

tracklists:

nepenthe aurellyn:

daughters of darkness - halestorm

superbeast - rob zombie

bloody mary - lady gaga

beautiful is boring - BONES UK

main theme: the addams family (instrumental)

love you to death - type o negative

I am...all of me - crush 40

breath of life - florence + the machine

strange girl - halestorm

scream - from ffxiv

spider dance cover - toby fox and ferdk

infinity edge - pentakill

the fire within - within temptation

patient number 9 - ozzy osbourne, jeff beck

see the light - ghost

athena - nova twins

can you feel my heart - MOTHICA

is there anything so endearing as a daughter - from arcane

the snake - lana lubany

the unholy mother - jonathan young

all I ask of you - from phantom of the opera

vierna aurellyn:

blood countess - karliene

the steeple - halestorm

darkness settles in - five finger death punch

poor unfortunate souls - the little mermaid

somebody’s watching me - rockwell

bloody city - sam tinnesz

NOCTURNAL - MOTHICA

feed the demon - yenne

eternal life - palaye royale

rats - ghost

alive - ozzy osbourne

filthy freaks - BONES UK

frankenstein - rina sawayama

morticia’s theme - the addam’s family

maneater - nelly furtado

cult leader - KiNG MALA

consummation of evil - jamie christopherson

everything you ever - neil patrick harris

hurt incantation - rapunzel’s tangled adventure

vierna aurellyn pt.2:

afraid of quiet - lydia the bard

haunted - poe

claw finger - avith ortega, akira yamaoka

this city is a graveyard - baby storme

the dismemberment song - blue kid

paranoid - palaye royale

raw raw - k.flay

VOID - melanie martinez

august underground - ethel cain

I need the night - london grammar

panic attack - liza anne

the dose is the poison - dominik scherrer

lost - PLS tethered version - linkin park

hello - evanescence

nepenthe/vierna:

the witching hour - intro - birdy

your blood - AURORA

de selby (part 2) - hozier

dying star - ashnikko, ethen cain

a whole new world - disney

tourniquet - evanescence

stripped - palaye royale

million and one - royal blood

overjoyed - bastille

butterflies - tom odell, AURORA

what if it doesn’t end well - chloe moriondo

medicine - daughter

you couldn’t live for very longw ithout a heart - REPULSIVE

azul “bryony” aurellyn:

minor feelings - rina sawayama

good life - kc roberts & the live revolution

live through the night - dear rouge

my house - PVRIS

scary world - night club

the search - NF

dead man’s plate - pentakill

hey you - disturbed

holy (til you let me go) - rina sawayama

land locked heart - the midnight

these streets - bastille

better tomorrows - ewan mcgregor

all the dying - mother mother

you make me feel like it’s halloween - muse

no escape from now - ozzy osbourne

daffodil - florence + the machine

mountains - message to bears

I wanted to leave - SYML

to rage - daughter

buy the stars - MARINA

lolth:

you’re mine - phantogram

GODDESS - PVRIS

toxins - MOTHICA

not human - elegant slims

PIECES - elley duhé

pass the knife - no/me

lay all your love on me - ABBA

love bites (so do I) - halestorm

making monsters - five finger death punch

in the dark of the night - jonathan young

evil shuffle - ozzy osbourne

spider den - ASKII

mother of evil - abel korzeniowski

[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)

[dh5ryxhgbctgr]

Global Snow Cone Machine Market Overview and Strategic Growth Analysis 2024 - 2031

The global snow cone machine market is experiencing a notable surge in popularity, driven by the growing demand for refreshing and flavorful frozen treats. This article explores the market dynamics, key trends, competitive landscape, and future prospects of the snow cone machine industry.

Introduction to Snow Cone Machines

Snow cone machines are specialized equipment designed to crush ice and create finely textured ice shavings, which are then flavored with various syrups to produce snow cones—a popular treat at fairs, festivals, and food stalls. These machines are essential in the foodservice industry, providing a simple yet effective way to offer customers a delightful frozen dessert.

The global snow cone machine market presents significant opportunities driven by increasing consumer interest in frozen treats, the growth of the foodservice industry, and innovation in flavors and machine technology. While seasonal demand and maintenance challenges exist

Market Overview

Key Market Drivers

Rising Demand for Frozen Treats: The increasing consumer preference for refreshing frozen desserts, particularly in warmer climates, is a primary driver of market growth.

Expansion of Food Trucks and Mobile Vendors: The growth of food trucks and mobile vendors offering snow cones and other frozen treats has significantly contributed to the demand for snow cone machines.

Innovative Flavors and Ingredients: The introduction of unique flavor combinations and natural ingredients in syrups is attracting a broader customer base, further stimulating market growth.

Challenges in the Market

Despite the positive growth trajectory, the snow cone machine market faces several challenges:

Seasonal Demand: The demand for snow cones is often seasonal, peaking during warmer months and festivals, which can impact sales for manufacturers and vendors.

Maintenance and Durability: Ensuring the longevity and performance of machines can be challenging, as regular maintenance is required to prevent breakdowns.

Types of Snow Cone Machines

1. Manual Snow Cone Machines

Manual snow cone machines require manual operation, where users manually crank or push to crush ice. They are generally more affordable and suitable for home use or small events.

2. Electric Snow Cone Machines

Electric machines automate the ice crushing process, providing faster and more consistent results. These machines are ideal for commercial use, especially in busy settings like festivals or amusement parks.

3. Industrial Snow Cone Machines

Designed for high-volume production, industrial snow cone machines can process large quantities of ice quickly and efficiently. They are typically used in large venues or production facilities.

Regional Analysis

North America

North America holds the largest share of the global snow cone machine market, primarily driven by the popularity of frozen desserts and the presence of numerous food festivals and events. The United States is the leading market in this region.

Europe

In Europe, the snow cone machine market is expanding as consumer preferences shift towards innovative dessert options. Countries such as the UK, Germany, and France are showing increasing interest in frozen treats.

Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness significant growth due to rising disposable incomes and changing food preferences. The growing foodservice sector in countries like China, India, and Japan is also contributing to this growth.

Latin America and Middle East & Africa

While still emerging markets, the snow cone machine market in Latin America and the Middle East & Africa is gradually gaining traction, driven by an increasing demand for frozen desserts and the expansion of food and beverage establishments.

Competitive Landscape

Key Players

Nostalgia Products

Hawaiian Shaved Ice

VIVOHOME

Great Northern Popcorn Company

Icee Company

These companies are focused on product innovation, quality enhancements, and expanding distribution networks to capture a larger market share.

Market Strategies

Product Diversification: Companies are introducing a range of machines tailored to different user needs, from home use to high-capacity industrial models.

Sustainability Initiatives: Some manufacturers are focusing on eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

Future Outlook

The global snow cone machine market is poised for substantial growth in the coming years. As consumer preferences continue to evolve toward innovative and refreshing desserts, the demand for snow cone machines will likely rise. Additionally, technological advancements in machine design and features will enhance user experience and efficiency.

Conclusion

The global snow cone machine market presents significant opportunities driven by increasing consumer interest in frozen treats, the growth of the foodservice industry, and innovation in flavors and machine technology. While seasonal demand and maintenance challenges exist, the overall outlook remains positive, with strong growth anticipated in the coming years. Stakeholders in the industry must focus on innovation and customer engagement to thrive in this dynamic market.

[blackmarket-playlists]

PART TEN with forgotten treasures of the shoegaze/dreampop genre and closely related styles. Pretty much forgotten, despite excellent songs.

• Artist name: The Hobbes Fanclub

Country: Bradford, UK

Highlight song: Your Doubting Heart (2014)

• Artist name: Bang Bang Machine

Country: Evesham, Worcestershire (England)

Highlight song: 16 Years (1992)

Info: Active from 1989-1996

• Artist name: Skinny Dream

Country: Southendon Sea, UK

Highlight song: Crush (2013)

• Artist name: Venus Beads

Country:Stoke in Trent,England

Highlight song: Moon is red (1991)

Info: Feat. Rob Jones (member of Exit Condition)

• Artist name: Youth In Bloom

Country: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Highlight song: Crush (2015)

• Artist name: Swirl

Country: Sydney, Australia

Highlight song: The Last Unicorn (1994)

Info: Debut album ‚Aurora‘ (1992) also brilliant

• Artist name: Edweena

Country: Stockholm, Sweden

Highlight song: Thunderboy (2013)

Info: Feat. Johannes Göthager, who now releases great DIY dream/space pop under Darkly

• Artist name: Roku Music

Country: Brisbane, Australia

Highlight song: Collider (2012)

• Artist name: Spoonfed Hybrid

Country: Leeds/ Sheffield, England

Highlight song: Heaven’s Knot (1993)

Info: Duo of Ian Masters (Pale Saints) & Chris Trout (A.C. Temple). A 30th Anniversary edition of their one & onlyalbum just came out via 4AD

All songs can be found in one playlist. (Playlist will be updated irregularly with further forgotten gems… so stay tuned!)

Playlistcover: Old Magic Pellas (Brazil) – just remastered their brilliant album „Pull My Daisy“ from 1995.

[makaibari]

The History and Origins of CTC Tea

Tea is one of the most beloved beverages in the world, and its history is rich and diverse. Among the many types of tea, CTC tea holds a special place, particularly in India and the UK. The term CTC stands for Crush, Tear, Curl, a method of processing black tea that was developed to meet the demands of the modern tea industry. 

 The Birth of CTC Tea

The story of CTC tea begins in the 1930s in Assam, India, the world’s largest tea-growing region. Assam's unique climate and soil conditions create the perfect environment for growing robust, flavourful tea leaves. Traditionally, tea processing was a labor-intensive and time-consuming process. With the growing global demand for tea, particularly in the British market, there was a need for a more efficient processing method.

Sir William McKercher, a tea planter in Assam, developed the CTC method in the 1930s. This innovative process revolutionized the tea industry by significantly increasing production efficiency and consistency. The CTC method involves three main steps: crushing, tearing, and curling the tea leaves. The result is a small, hard pellet-like tea that brews quickly and produces a strong, robust cup.

 The Spread of CTC Tea

CTC tea quickly gained popularity for several reasons. Its uniformity in size and shape made it ideal for tea bags, which were becoming increasingly popular in the mid-20th century. Additionally, CTC tea's strong, brisk flavour suited the British preference for a robust cup that could stand up to milk and sugar.

Assam tea, known for its malty and bold flavour, was particularly well-suited for the CTC process. The region's teas, including those produced at Makaibari, are renowned for their rich, full-bodied character. Today, Assam is the largest producer of CTC tea, with the majority of its tea processed using this method.

 The Process of Making CTC Tea

The CTC method is distinct from the traditional orthodox tea-making process. Here’s a step-by-step look at how CTC tea is produced:

Plucking: The process begins with the careful plucking of two leaves and a bud, the most tender part of the tea plant.

Withering: The leaves are spread out in withering troughs to reduce their moisture content by about 50%. This step is crucial for preparing the leaves for the CTC process.

Crushing, Tearing, and Curling: The withered leaves are fed into the CTC machine, where they are crushed, torn, and curled into small, hard pellets. This mechanical process breaks down the leaves more thoroughly than orthodox methods, ensuring a consistent and strong brew.

Fermentation: The processed leaves are then spread out in a controlled environment to oxidize. This step develops the rich, robust flavour characteristic of CTC tea.

Drying: The oxidized leaves are dried to halt the fermentation process and reduce moisture content. This step locks in the flavour and ensures the tea has a long shelf life.

Sorting and Grading: Finally, the dried tea is sorted and graded according to size and quality. The tea is then packaged for sale.

 Enjoying CTC Tea

CTC tea is known for its strong, brisk flavour, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy a robust cup. It’s often used to make chai, the spiced tea that is a staple in many Indian households. The strength of CTC tea allows it to hold up well against milk and sugar, which are common additions to chai.

For a pure, unadulterated experience, Makaibari’s organic CTC tea offers a delightful cup embodying Assam tea's essence. 

 Varieties of CTC Tea at Makaibari

At Makaibari, we offer a diverse selection of organic CTC teas, each with its unique flavour profile and characteristics.

Makaibari Organic CTC Black Tea

Our Organic CTC Black Tea is a classic choice for those who enjoy a strong, full-bodied cup. Grown in the fertile plains of Assam, this tea boasts a rich, malty flavour that pairs perfectly with milk and sugar. It's an ideal choice for your morning cup or a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up.

 Makaibari Organic CTC Masala Chai

For those who love a spiced tea blend, our Organic CTC Masala Chai is a must-try. This tea combines the boldness of Assam CTC tea with a blend of traditional Indian spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger. It's perfect for a cozy evening or a festive gathering.

Makaibari Organic CTC Green Tea

While traditionally, CTC processing is used for black tea, we at Makaibari have innovated to offer an Organic CTC Green Tea. This tea combines the health benefits of green tea with the robust processing of CTC, resulting in a unique flavour that's both refreshing and invigorating.

 Benefits of Organic CTC Tea

Choosing organic CTC tea not only supports sustainable farming practices but also offers several health benefits. Organic tea is free from harmful chemicals, making it a healthier choice for regular consumption. The robust flavour of CTC tea also means that it is rich in antioxidants, which can help boost your immune system and improve overall health.

The history and origins of CTC tea are deeply intertwined with the rich tea culture of Assam. From its invention in the 1930s to its widespread popularity today, CTC tea has become a staple for tea lovers around the world. The innovation of the CTC process has made tea production more efficient and consistent, while the shift towards organic farming practices has added a new dimension to this beloved beverage.

Makaibari’s organic CTC tea embodies the best of both worlds – the robust, brisk flavour of traditional CTC tea and the purity and sustainability of organic farming. Whether you’re a long-time tea enthusiast or new to the world of tea, exploring the rich history and delightful flavours of CTC tea is a journey worth taking.

By choosing Makaibari’s organic CTC tea, you are not only enjoying a delicious cup of tea but also supporting sustainable practices and the communities that produce this wonderful beverage. Brew a cup today and experience the rich legacy of CTC tea from the heart of Assam.

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