#Flint Homes for Sale

[vamp1r1cjuggalo]

Enough ranting have some epic Manager Origins headcanonss

I’m still trying to work on ones for Brian and Mary

Buck was made as a casino mascot, the casino shut down after a while but Buck was still left standing!

Misty was built to kinda predict the weather if that makes sense, a combination of different weather tools built to give accurate estimates

Holly was built specifically as a knight, a gatekeeper as you will, basically meant to keep her city safe

Prester was built as a haunt animatronic in Salem with the popularity of witches and witch hunters due to that being the home of yknow the Salem witch trials, because he was based off that time period thats why his speech is all old timey

Ben was built as a bellboy, he was specifically built for the Golden Rose Resort

Cathal was originally just built to raise sales, but Allan got incredibly attached to the idea of being a parent to this cog, and so yeah

Belle was built specifically as a telephone operator, built by Axel Hander Glad Bell CO. Basically at the inception of it

Dave was built as a musical entertainment animatronic, built for older audiences and was built in an older generation.

Flint is a furnace. Wow.

Ok in all seriousness they were straight up built as a furnace, technically originally as a firefighter but they kinda immediately realized how stupid that was, that would explain the firefighter esc appearance though. Fun fact they eat coal and wood.

Cosmo was built specifically for COGS.inc. I don’t have much to put here

Spruce and Chip were both built for the purpose of harvesting wood, and were built around the same time.

Tawney was built as a children’s story time animatronic, who would read coglings books at libraries.

Graham was an entertainment animatronic built for racing and music, unlike Dave he was built for younger audiences, and was built in a newer generation, being built in the 80’s

Also bonus doodle with tawney!

[wheelscomedyandmore]

From 1953-1979 all Corvette's were built in St. Louis, Mo. And, on today's date in 1981, the last STL 'Vette rolled off the line.

1953, General Motors hand-assembled the first 300 Corvettes on a small prototype assembly line within the Flint Chevrolet plant.

This temporary setup allowed GM designers and engineers to innovate and perfect new manufacturing techniques.

On December 28, 1953, Corvette production transitioned to St. Louis, Missouri.

The massive General Motors Union Boulevard Complex became the new home for the Corvette, ramping up production slowly.

By 1954, 3,640 units were produced, with sales initially sluggish. However, production grew steadily, reaching 30,000 units per year by 1969 and peaking at 53,000 units in 1979.

The St. Louis plant faced challenges. Workers endured tough conditions, with no air-conditioning and a glass roof that turned the factory into a furnace. Despite the hardships, their dedication ensured the Corvette's success.

On August 1, 1980, Chevrolet moved Corvette production to a new state-of-the-art facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This transition marked a new chapter for the Corvette, with improved production techniques and better working conditions.

Bowling Green continues to be the home of the Corvette, and the loss of the Corvette is still remembered every year in St. Louis.

#ChevroletCorvette #CorvetteHistory #AmericanMuscle #ClassicCars #VintageCars #CarHistory #AutomotiveExcellence #FlintMichigan #StLouis #BowlingGreen #CarEnthusiast #GM #NationalCorvetteMuseum

[doctorstrangereview]

0034: Slightly off the beaten path bonus: Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2

Cover Date: 1965 On-Sale Date: June 1, 1965

Travelling outside of Strange Tales for a moment, we go to Ditko's and Lee's more famous creation, Spider-Man. Doc and Spidey finally get to meet and it's more than three panels of Doc's ghost breaking up a fracas between Pete and Flash. While the book's cover advertises the story's title. Doc himself is nowhere to found on it. While I'm sure Spidey was selling far more books at this time, I doubt an image of Doc would have lowered sales. The cover is unimaginative with some imaged of our star in various poses against a yellow background. The splash page, however, is quite delicious.

After a lovely splash of Spidey amidst Ditko weirdness and Doc and Xandu duking it out in the background, our main story begins with Spidey flitting about a peaceful New York City feeling about "as useful as a can of dinosaur repellant." The peaceful status can't remain for long because the only luck Pete has is bad luck and he's always got be down and out. It wasn't as bad back in the old days as it is now, but Petey never gets ahead.

We change scene to man walking by a bar with several of the patrons being thrown THROUGH the door. We know this because Ditko draws us several pieces of it flying along side the unlucky dudes. Our mystery man walks into the bar. He seems to have found what he's looking for. On a side note, this bar seems entirely patronized by men. Our mystery man makes the two men still standing an offer. What the hell was Ditko trying to imply here?

The two very well built ruffian dudes, with crew cuts and tight shirts (really Ditko?) politely refuse the offer with a warm "Git lost creep!" The one dressed like The Sandman (that's the Flint Marko one, not the dreamlord one) reiterates his polite refusal when he realizes the mystery guest is still present. And we finally see what the dude looks like.

Seriously?! A monocle AND a funky mustache AND a funky goatee?! This one's straight out of the generic super-villains handbook. His offer of work is met with Maynard G. Krebs level of refusal and they both crack up! (They look a little alike. Were they meant to be brothers or cousins?)

Our well muscled ruffians' mental capacity doesn't quite match their muscles. Xandu (we've finally learned his name) hypnotizes them with little effort. Ditko fills the next page with Xandu having his new helpers demonstrate what beasts they are. They then follow him home. I guess Xandu's Grindr profile says he takes in-calls.

Once at his magic-y hideout, Xandu explains the mission to the trouble twins. I'm not sure why since they're hypnotized and won't understand. Lee and Ditko do love their characters to spout out exposition to no one. While this is going on we get to see Xandu in his full splendiferous costume. Holy crap, it's green! What is it with Ditko and his green coded villains?

The TDLR of this is Xandu has half a wand and Doc has the other half. Whoever has both is all powerful. "Now, my lovely little muscle bears, it's up to you to steal the other half from Doc and make me the true, big bad!" He sends them out with a big pair of eyes hovering over them. I supposed it's a bit less obvious than Mordo's giant, floating head. You'll notice the muscle bear not dressed like the Sandman has acquired a fetching gold pouch hanging from his neck. It's not explained and disappears later on with no clue as to it's whereabouts.

Doc, while attempting to extract magical secrets from an ancient borsht recipe, is surprised by the sudden arrival of a pair of well muscled strangers. There isn't evidence they broke in, so maybe Doc is still failing to lock his doors. Or maybe they did break in and Doc was so hungry for magic borsht he wasn't paying attention to loud banging and cracking. Whatever they case, Doc's about to have his butt handed to him. Doc attempts his tried and true lots of fake Docs illusion, but Xandu's creepy floating eyes see through it.

This is honestly rather embarrassing for one of the world's foremost sorcerers. But it is what it is. The bears smash cabinets until they find the other half of the wand and take their leave, via the roof. By a fortunate coincidence, Spidey happens to be swinging by. Peter may be a genius, but his knowledge of architecture is limited as he calls a dormer, a skylight.

Ditko then has the muscle bears engage with Spidey for a couple of pages and they proceed to mop the floor with him as well. They even tear apart his webbing. Never fear! Spidey has put one of his patent pending spidey-tracers on one of the bears and can track them back to the gay bar Xandu's secret hideout.

Back at base, Xandu has assembled the Wand of Watoomb and can begin his mustache twirling in earnest. Xandu starts playing with his new toy by opening a bunch of Ditko portals.

He spends the rest of the page looking in on Doc and causing more property damage in the Sanctum Sanctorum. Spidey has tracked him down and is about to confront Xandu. He's inside Xandu's hideout. Xandu doesn't seem to be any more security conscious than Doc. Anyone and everyone gets in. Xandu immediately starts to blast away at Spidey using the wand and has stormtrooper accuracy. Spidey, being a practical bug webs Xandu's face. Xandu drops the wand and whines about not being able to see. Not taking this lying down, he spouts an ominous spell and we get our first invocation of Satannish. Our supremely powerful hell lord won't show up in person for a couple of years, but he gets his first mention here.

Another Ditko portal opens and starts to gobble up our web-slinger. Spidey is still in practical mode and figures he needs some insurance to make sure Xandu comes and gets him. All accompanied by the usual Spidey wit. Spidey should have been in 8-Mile!

Ditko obviously took a great deal of effort and pleasure in the next panel. It's wonderful, just like the title of this story.

The trouble bears soon follow to retrieve the wand and hilarity ensues. Meanwhile, back at the Sanctum, Doc has finally regained consciousness. He uses the All-Purpose Amulet to track down his assailants. He's about to confront Xandu who is helpfully guiding his thugs get the wand back from Spidey in the other dimension. No longer having the element of surprise, Doc start to pummel Xandu. Just in time, another Ditko portal opens with the Spidey and his pair of muscle bear dancing partners. Xandu grabs the wand from Spidey changing the balance of power.

Now Doc is up a creek and he knows it.

Doc flies away to give him some time and goes ghost. He finds Spidey who is still being menaced by the bears. Doc has great idea! "Spidey, why don't you electrocute them?" Using a conveniently located loose, live wire, Spidey does just that. Amazingly, this doesn't kill the pair. Instead they are free from Xandu and really, really tired!

The trouble bears go off to rest, or go into a k-hole and Spidey is free to help Doc. Spidey goes back to Xandu's hideout and Doc gets physical again and follows. Doc and Spidey use a two-pronged magical and physical attack to throw Xandu off balance.

Doc manages to knock the wand out of Xandu's hands while Spidey webs them up to prevent him from getting it back.

Doc drains the wand, claiming the threat of Watoomb exists no more. The wand somehow gets its power back and returns in the future. For good measure, Doc gives Xandu's mind a non-consensual mind probe to find out how he got his half of the wand and then wipe his mind. This also doesn't last as Xandu, monocle, mustache, goatee and all will return multiple times to menace both Spidey and Strange. Doc pledges his eternal friendship to Spidey and departs. Spidey has a clever quip of his own.

This is a great team-up! Ditko's two characters finally come together. It's Spidey's magazine and his story, but Doc has an equal role, unlike his previous crossovers with the Fantastic Four and Thor where he was more of a background plot device.

Placing this in Doc's timeline is a little difficult. It was published during the Dormammu/Mordo arc and there isn't much room for a side adventure between those installments. Doc's cloak still has the red border so it should be before Strange Tales #136.

Xandu starts out as a formidable villain. He's equally arrogant as Doc, isn't afraid to use his abilities and doesn't hold back. Sadly, like most Marvel villains who aren't Doctor Doom, Xandu becomes more of a buffoon with each subsequent appearance.

Overall, I think Ditko really enjoyed plotting and penciling this installment and the love shows through. He doesn't take any obvious artistic shortcuts. The story is tight and there is very little "why the hell did he do that?" going on. There is on unfortunate Doc characteristic pervading this story. There are no women! Spidey doesn't even pass a female on the street. Ah, well. Maybe my bear jokes were a bit closer to reality than I suspected. It's fun. Enjoy this one!

[paceplace]

while im obv glad that the plushies exist and i wouldve bought them w/o the goals in place i still can't help but be a little disappointed in how they went about the stretch goals even if i Get why they did it this way this time around

like, dont get me wrong: i def acknowledge the fact that they weren't expecting buck sales to blow up the way they did and they were likely under pressure to come up with rewards that were better than the ones they already came up with AND make milestones that, while difficult to reach they were not entirely unrealistic (remember: the original milestones for the campaign were 200/300/350/400/500 all of which were met within 21 minutes of release and when we surpassed that the new goals were 1000/1500/2000 because we hit 1k sales within 5 hours of release. these are some pretty insane numbers for a character from a fan project) they def had their work cut out for them back then and so to prevent putting too much on their plates again they gave out less rewards/bigger milestones.

this is something i'm completely fine with as, above all else, i'd rather the people on the team not overexert themselves. my issue is they made the milestones too big and haven't rly said anything about it. i reckon they assumed that people would buy flint + graham due to their popularity, but overlooked the considerable amount of people who could only afford to get one as well people who just... can't get them at all whether it's due to the cost or them living in unsafe/unsupportive environments (the pride capes arent optional). if i were to be in charge behind setting the milestones w/ these factors in mind i would've adjusted the numbers so that it would've been 750/1500/2250/3000 -- decently challenging, yet still manageable.

where we're at rn it took us 27 days to reach 2k sales and by the looks of it we're probably not going to reach 2.5k. i don't know if they're going to address the fact they overshot their goals, or give out one or both of the rewards as pity, or do either of those things but even so i would hope this wouldn't discourage them from launching similar campaigns of other characters and that the outcome of this campaign will be used to help them plan out better milestones-- people have been vocal about their support + safety concerns for this campaign and some have even donated to the trevor project themselves. i'm happy that these plushies are real, i look forward to when they come home, but at the same time can't help but feel some level disappointment since the bar was set too high to begin with and no matter how you twist it getting a nameplate and a few stickers out of it is pretty underwhelming

[danpuff-ao3]

Magnificent Maddy, beautiful @thebooktopus, sweet special someone...here's to you!

Maddy started this excellent month last year, so it seems only right I start with her this year! All the effort and LOVE Maddy put into her posts last year? Incredible. I checked every day, so excited to see who she would talk about. I ended up following several new people last year thanks to her, and checking out many new stories (even for ships and tropes I don't normally read!) And I walked away with many new friends!

Following March last year, I was deep in Snarry-a-Thon hell, having actual meltdowns trying to write Contempt. Listen, I'm a mess on a good day, especially when writing, but never more so than writing Contempt! And when I was sobbing and second-guessing myself, Maddy was one of the lovely humans who offered to look at my draft for me and who encouraged me to keep going. Truly, I have no idea what I would have done without her and others' help! My poor precious fic would have ended up in the trash, if not my whole laptop on fire! Her time and care meant so much to me then and is still so special to me now, knowing how important her help was in finishing a work I love so much.

There is such goodness in Maddy's heart, and her generosity and kindness are so inspiring and incredible. She has been an absolute sweetheart! Of course, Maddy is more than just the love she gives. She is a creator in her own right! So many goodies she's made, a variety of ships and stories! I've specially selected FIVE to recommend to you! And if you can, please be sure to leave Maddy some love!

Galaxies in Their Eyes

Ginny/Luna. Rated: T. Words: 350. Trans Luna. Self-acceptance. Love. Affection.

This moment exists for Luna and Ginny together, here and now, and across all of the galaxies.

I Fell Heavy Into Your Arms

James Sirius/Teddy. Rated: E. Words: 15,638. Secret relationship. Falling in love. Minor Scorbus. Fluff & smut. Next Gen Fest 2022.

James has moved home, and he's all grown up. Teddy takes notice. 

Or: how James and Teddy tried to keep their hands off each other in the lead-up to Albus and Scorpius' wedding and didn't exactly succeed.

I Wanna Be On You

Draco/Harry. Rated: E. Words: 6,565. Roommates. Friends to lovers. Fluff & smut. H/D Wireless 2022.

What is it about Draco singing off-key in their kitchen that pushes Harry to admit his feelings? One thoughtful act between roommates that leads to so much more.

Life After Quidditch

Marcus/Oliver. Rated: E. Words: 11,000. Enemies to lovers. Injuries. Minor Drarry. Minor Ginsy. Charity auctions. Fluff and smut. Wood You Rather 2022.

After a career-ending injury, Oliver Wood is forced to take an early retirement. And what does early retirement look like for famous Quidditch players? The charity circuit. Galas, bake sales, auctions—you name it, Oliver’s agent had signed him up for it.

Oliver didn’t know what to expect from this new life, but it certainly wasn’t Marcus Flint popping up at every turn. Or for him to be friendly and welcoming, unwilling to let Oliver stew in his self-loathing. Or for him to look so good in yoga pants. Or to fall for the git.

Space Girl

Ginny/Luna. Rated: M. Words: 350. Love-letters. Kinkuary 2022. Face-sitting.

You, my love, my moon. I worry sometimes that you are just an interloper here, destined again someday for the stars. People comment that your head is in the clouds, but I know the truth: it’s the whole of you up there, floating around, unbothered and ungoverned by the laws of this world. 

Oh, also, can't forget last year's Mutuals March Masterlist!

for an explanation about Mutuals March, or to figure out why i wrote you a thing, please check out this post.

[noxtms]

❝   AND NOW, AN EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT FROM OUR LEADING SPORTS COMMENTATOR, MURPHY MCNULLY ! ... KRZZT ... is this thing on? is it- oops, apologies- hello, listeners ! my name is murphy mcnully, leading sports commentator here on the wizarding wireless network and the lucky quidditch fanatic tasked with breaking the best of news ! in a one of a kind charity quidditch match, public figures with a passion for the sport and professional players alike will be going head to head against each other, each for a good cause ! the hogsmeade hippogriffs, wearing green and sponsored by the wwn, madam rosmerta of the three broomsticks and eulalia karkaroff will be playing under the guidance of fabius watkins of the montrose magpies and raising money for st mungo's hospital ! the diagon dragons, wearing red and sponsored by the daily prophet, edmund weasley of the lion & the snitch and antonin karkaroff, will be overseen by brevis birch of the tutshill tornados and raising money for the howl at the moon welfare group ! team lineups are set to be announced over the course of this week, and the match will be held at the burren quidditch grounds on friday the 1st of march at 6pm, with the wwn providing exclusive commentary ! tickets go up on sale today for a base fee of 5 galleons, and organisers promise a perfect family event with entertainment both on AND off the pitch ! that's all from me, back to the studio- ... KRZZT ... ❞

WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE :

the idea started small. the first person to float it envisioned a few local quidditch players on a local quidditch pitch, tickets for a galleon and a tacky, plastic trophy enchanted to sing something annoying for the winning team to take home. they didn't know it at the time, but someone at that meeting knew someone who knew someone, and eventually, their idea for something small to raise some humble funds for some good causes snowballed into something much, much larger. by the time the minister of magic and his wife pledged their personal funds to sponsor a team each and some BIG NAMES in the industry had started to reply postively to their owls, the group organising the game had realised they were going to need to do something truly spectacular to make it worth everyone's time - and against all odds, they've managed it. the HOGSMEADE HIPPOGRIFFS are sponsored by eulalia karkaroff, madam rosmerta of the three broomsticks and the wizarding wireless network. they'll be playing in green and under the guidance of fabius watkins of the montrose magpies, and all the money that they raise is going to st mungo's hospital.

CHASER: ginevra weasley, holyhead harpies.

CHASER: alicia spinnet, public figure.

CHASER: rolanda hooch, public figure.

BEATER: seamus finnigan, public figure.

BEATER: oliver wood, puddlemere united.

KEEPER: arturo de la rosa, public figure.

SEEKER: regulus black, public figure.

the DIAGON DRAGONS, on the other hand, are sponsored by antonin karkaroff, edmund weasley of the lion & the snitch and the daily prophet. they'll be playing in red and are under the guidance of brevis birch of the tutshill tornados, and all of the money that they raise is going to the howl at the moon welfare group, where it'll go to werewolves in need.

CHASER: marcus flint, falmouth falcons.

CHASER: draco malfoy, public figure.

CHASER: angelina johnson, public figure.

BEATER: nikolai karkaroff, public figure.

BEATER: viktor krum, bulgarian national team.

KEEPER: edmund weasley, public figure.

SEEKER: tempest clearwater, holyhead harpies.

neither team will be entering the league, of course, but the wix on each have gotten a hell of a lot of good press in the last couple of weeks for taking the time out of their busy lives to partake - regardless of the key fact that no one on either team actually chose which team they were going to be placed on. THAT was all down to the luck of the draw, quite literally. so many people answered the call that they ultimately got pulled out of an actual hat - or at least, that's what organisers are going to be saying in the opening interviews with the wwn. a few of the participants might've had an edge on many of the others, but for the most part, they managed to do it fairly. the burren quidditch grounds themselves aren't used for much outside of the quidditch league, but are kept maintained year round by a dedicated staff. the sports department of the ministry of magic organised everything down to the ministry ran security, the surrounding campgrounds and which wixen businesses, exactly, got invited to set up food and beverage booths for the duration of the event. wix could buy low level tickets for 5 galleons apiece with the prices increasing, depending on how high the rows are ( or how private the area is ). camping spaces for anyone who wants to stay overnight - be it because it justifies the traveling or because they want to stay for the rowdy post match celebrations - can be rented for an additional fee, though wix also have the choice of booking a room at any of the surrounding muggle towns. it started small, but by the time march 1st rolled around, the charity quidditch game between the hogsmeade hippogriffs and diagon dragons has already put itself in the history books !

OUT OF CHARACTER :

our first ever - and i'm sure a lot of people set to benefit from the generosity of the organisers hope one of many - charity quidditch game hits the dash and takes us back to ireland ! the burren quidditch grounds were last used for the 2020 uk & ireland quidditch final and is a pitch that a few of our players are overly familiar with, given that the holyhead harpies were the winners of that particular league ( though non players in either game might remember the hangovers they nursed in the days following the win, with the surrounding grounds being party central night of ) ! quidditch mightn't be everyone's cup of tea, but there's no denying the fun to be found in the build up to a big game or the fun to be had after it's all said and done, with one team celebrationg their win and the other commiserating their loss ! even if the point of this particular game is to raise money for two good causes, there's nothing that says people can't have a good time while doing it. you're welcome to throw anyone in wherever you'd like, with the first half of our event covering the pre game and our second half - to be led into at the end of the first week - covering the afters !

this event starts with the posting of this message and will run for two weeks, ending on the 18th of march, though it will transition to the celebration half of the quidditch match on the 10th ! you'll be reminded in the discord, when this happens !

no character is required to attend this event and you are not required to take part, but you are heavily encouraged to find a reason to do so ! whether your character is into sports or not, the social aspect of the game and the following celebrations are not to be denied !

both halves of this event will be hybrid, and starters can be posted on the dash or in the discord depending on your preference ! if you're hitting the dash, you can tag with nox.event040 and nox.charitygame ! the location for anyone who tags it is the burren, ireland.

if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to message the main, and just give this post a like once you’ve read it !

[silverskulltula]

I made a new world for 1.20 that's ONLY desert and honestly it's pretty fun

I spawned next to a village, desert temple, and ruined portal. I ransacked the village for some torches + crafting table + doors that weren't crucial and found a golden pickaxe at the portal. I found two flint and steels as well which may have been at the portal. I mined as much stone with it as I could and then used dead bushes for sticks to have tools. I tool all the hay bales at the village for food and stole some seeds for later. Next I pillaged the temple and took the TNT to start blast mining. Eventually I found a mineshaft and carefully took as much wood and loot from it as possible. (Also found diamonds and lava so i finished the nearby portal and have a way to the Nether but haven't explored it much). I have some saddles too so soon I'm gonna build a camel pen and start bringing them over from nearby villages to breed. I've also found cows and pigs at far off villages so someday I'll bring them over as well. I'm not sure if there's any way I can get chickens but I know I can get feathers from cat gifts/maybe random mob drops?

I NEED the wandering trader to show up with a sapling for sale so I can actually have some trees. I keep the Emeralds for it on me in case he spawns while I'm out. If I can't get one soon I'll grab some warped/crimson stems but I'd rather get oak or jungle trees first to stick to the desert palette. Of course I want all of the trees eventually for completion's sake.

I now have a nice little house made from different kinds of sandstone and terracotta with a small amount of oak wood. I'm enjoying this desert world way more than I thought I would. I've seen a lot of suspicious sand that I haven't been able to brush simply because I don't have feathers yet but eventually I'll get to it and make some pottery. If I'm correct I can also get at least 7 different armor trims in this world (desert temple, 2x ancient city, nether fortress, pillager outpost, stronghold, end city) so that's another long term goal. I'm proud of my little desert house and I'll share some screenshots when I'm home from work!

[kemaglass]

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Late cancellations will result in the voucher being deemed redeemed. - Validity Period: Voucher valid until September 1, 2024. - Locations: - Exhibition: Dockside Vaults, Ivory House, St Katherine’s Way, London E1W 1AT. - Afternoon Tea Bus: Golden Tours Stop 1, Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SR. This voucher cannot be cancelled, amended, exchanged, refunded, or used in conjunction with any other offer. Learn to make dim sum expertly for 60% off. Join Ann's Smart School of Cookery for an intimate and engaging cooking masterclass where you'll learn to create delicious Chinese dim sum. Under the guidance of professional chefs, you'll craft mushroom and edamame dim sum, Chinese hot and sour dipping sauce, and classic pork wonton soup using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. After the two-hour session, you'll receive the recipes via email to recreate these dishes at home. Highlights - Interactive Cooking Masterclass: Learn to make bottomless mushroom and edamame dim sum, Chinese dipping sauce, and classic pork wonton soup. - Expert Instruction: Masterclass led by professional, trained chefs. - Special Offer: Enjoy this experience for just £39, down from £129. Need to Know - Voucher Validity: This voucher is valid for a bottomless dim sum and wontons masterclass at Ann’s Smart School of Cookery. - Age Restriction: The offer is restricted to those aged 18 and over. - Booking and Redemption: - Timetables are published 8 weeks in advance. - Excludes bank holidays. - To redeem, view the available classes here and choose from the timetable. - Enter your voucher code to validate your pass and email a copy of your voucher to office@annsmartschool.com, including the voucher, security codes, and QR code. - On Arrival: Present your voucher. - Validity Period: Voucher valid for 3 months from the purchase date or until November 30, 2024. - Class Size: The experience takes place in groups of up to 16 people. - Provided Equipment: All equipment will be provided. - Cancellation Policy: A 14-day cancellation policy applies. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a £20 surcharge. - Purchase Limits: Limited to one voucher per one or two people. May buy one additional voucher as a gift. - Location: 7 Hertsmere Road, West India Quay, London, E14 4AN. This masterclass is a perfect opportunity to enhance your culinary skills and enjoy a fun, educational experience with professional chefs. Enjoy a specialty burger with beer or wine at The Lucky Club for just £14.95! Get into holiday mode at The Lucky Club, a unique rooftop bar in Camden Market's North Yard. Inspired by the seasons, this hotspot transforms its space to offer tropical vibes during the summer. Now, you can enjoy a perfect burger and drink combo at an irresistible price. Choose from a selection of signature burgers inspired by California, paired with either a glass of house wine or a pint of beer. Highlights - Year-Round Alfresco Dining: Enjoy a retractable roof and state-of-the-art heaters. - Signature Burger and Drink Combo: Choose from a selection of signature burgers and enjoy with a pint of beer or a glass of house wine. - Exclusive Discount: 30% off, exclusively with Time Out. Need to Know - Voucher Validity: This voucher is valid for a signature burger and beer or wine at The Lucky Club. - Availability: Monday to Friday, 12 pm - 5 pm. Sunday, subject to availability. Excluding Bank Holidays. - Booking: - To redeem, book using the link in your confirmation email. - Include your voucher and security code within the booking notes. - Booking slots close 24 hours in advance. - Age Restriction: Offer restricted to those aged 18 and over. - On Arrival: Present your voucher. - Validity Period: Voucher valid until July 31, 2024. - Group Size: Maximum booking of six people. - Menu Changes: Menu is subject to change. - Cancellations: Inform the restaurant of any changes/cancellations within 24 hours of your booking. So, if cancelled after this time, the voucher will be deemed redeemed. - Dietary Requirements: Time Out is not responsible for ensuring dietary requirements are catered for. Contact The Lucky Club before purchasing a voucher to ensure your dietary requirements can be accommodated. - Location: North Stables Yard, Chalk Farm Road, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AH. Enjoy a delicious meal with stunning views at The Lucky Club, making the most of its seasonal transformations and iconic Camden Market location. For more exclusive offers check out WhatsOn Read the full article

[dominionra]

DOMINION SELLS 11,892 SF MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED WITHIN THE MEDICAL MILE IN FLINT

Bingham Farms, MI (April 2024) - James Mitchell, Vice President of Brokerage at Dominion Real Estate Advisors, LLC (DRA) and Michele Rosenblum, Vice President of Brokerage at Lee & Associates, represented the owner, LSPV Cornerstone Owner, LLC aka Versa Development in the sale of a 11,892 SF medical office building located at 1321 S. Linden Road, Flint, MI within the Cornerstone Office Complex. The buyer of the property will occupy the building and operate its medical practice, Mid-Michigan Home and Health Hospice at this location.

ABOUT DOMINION REAL ESTATE ADVISORS

Dominion Real Estate Advisors (DRA) is a full service commercial real estate firm recognized nationally as a leading provider of professional commercial real estate services.  DRA brings decades of experience and expertise in commercial brokerage, property and asset management, real estate advisory, construction, design, and development services. 

DRA is committed to bringing its clients creative, cutting-edge solutions, and providing the highest level of professional service fostering long lasting relationships based on loyalty, integrity, and trust.  DRA assists corporate clients, lenders, institutions, property owners, investors, and real estate developers in achieving their real estate objectives. 

For more information, please visit:

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[theclimateconversations]

Climate stories: what about a tragic photograph?

The faces of people in newspapers sometimes disturb me. Let me explain. I have talked to people that want their stories told or don’t really care whether their likeness is available to the world, but I also know from my own experience that I do not want my family's fresh wounds aired out for the world to see. When we use people’s faces to humanize a climate disaster, at what point are we dehumanizing those whose stories are being told? As a family stands on the rubble of their life-long home, destroyed by a hurricane, flood, tornado, fire, you get to look into their eyes from the other side of your screen and scroll through. I don’t have an answer for this. Climate stories need to be told, but why? For readers to understand the impacts of climate change, as climate disasters worsen all over the world but especially for vulnerable populations. For outside observers of these disasters to understand their role, and the role of the powerful and wealthy, in exacerbating climate change. Maybe these stories and these faces can reach someone out there that can make a statistically significant difference in the effects of our human actions. These stories are told to a curious or bored or skeptical audience, and then what? What am I or you or anyone reading going to do about it? Why is their pain and suffering available to me, why is it for sale and on exhibit? Whose pockets do the profits from the exposure of this suffering reach?

Let people tell their own stories. Most importantly, listen to those communities that have already been facing the impacts of climate change before it’s too late. Listen to them before disaster occurs, so communities can have more resources available earlier on as they search for and work towards solutions. 

Heather McTeer Toney speaks specifically to the experiences of black women in the South (the southern USA), highlighting how community efforts and ancestral knowledge have been a powerful tool for collective action, and how these efforts are starting to overcome the tokenized use of black voices in climate tragedy media.

An excerpt from McTeer Toney’s exposé Collards Are Just as Good as Kale featured in All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis below expands, touches on, and adds dimension to the key points discussed above:

“Despite hearing the Republican rhetoric of “climate change ain’t real,” people knew that something more than a rising river was changing and amiss. The river waters were coming faster and stronger from the increased snow up north. (Heavier wintertime precipitation is yet another outcome of rising global temperatures.) Each time Chicago, Minneapolis, and other midwestern cities got strong winter storms, the snow melted into streams that eventually made their way to the Mississippi Delta. Deer and duck seasons weren’t the same as in years past. Cotton and soybean crop yields were different. Increased heat, droughts, and floods meant more pests. Meanwhile, it felt like no one was listening to the voices of the poor, of rural folks, of southerners. 

[...]We live in pollution, play around it, work for it, and pray against it. Hell, we even sing about it. Black women are everyday environmentalists; we are climate leaders. We just don’t get the headlines too often. Rarely do we see or hear Black voices as part of national conversation about climate policy, the green economy, or clean energy - even though 57 percent of Black Americans are concerned or alarmed about climate change, compared to 49 percent of White folks. We’re relegated to providing an official comment on environmental justice issues like the water crisis in Flint, or we’re the faces in the photos when candidates need to show they’re inclusive. Fortunately, this is slowly changing as more and more women of color step loudly up to the table and make their expertise known in climate justice and culturally competent, solution-based thinking.”

What are your thoughts? Let's continue the conversation.

[tindogpodcast]

TDP 1223: 2.1. The Paternoster Gang: Trespassers 1: Rogues Gallery

https://bbvproductions.co.uk/products/Faction-Paradox-The-Confession-of-Brother-Signet-AUDIO-DOWNLOAD-p389922366

  This title was released in October 2023. It will be exclusively available to buy from the Big Finish website until 31 December 2023, and on general sale after this date.

Victorian England is home to the Great Detective, Madame Vastra, her resourceful spouse, Jenny Flint, and their loyal valet, Strax. Solving conundrums, fighting injustice and capturing criminals are all in a day’s work for the Gang - but the most dangerous threat is one that takes up residence undetected.

There are trespassers in London, and they are coming to Paternoster Row…

1.1 The Ghost and the Potato Man by Barnaby Kay When a criminal gang pulls off a series of impossible heists, Inspector Cotton calls upon the talents of the Great Detective to crack the case. Tipped off by Ellie Higson, the Paternoster Gang uncover a link to a baffling music hall act.

While Jenny and Vastra chase down leads in London’s dangerous underworld, Strax finds a career on the stage is beckoning…

1.2 Symmetry of Death by Dan Starkey Cases are mounting for the Paternoster Gang. Three mysteries call for immediate attention: a murder, a locked room conundrum, and some acts of random vandalism. But is there a connection?

As Jenny goes undercover and Strax stakes out the suspects, Vastra finds an echo of the distant past which could be the key to the solution.

1.3 Till Death Us Do Part by Lisa McMullin Jenny has decided she wants a wedding - a real wedding with Vastra, before their family and friends. But the viewing of a dress leads to misunderstandings and confusions, becoming ever more serious. The owner of the dress claims to have been jilted years before by a man both familiar and unfamiliar... the Doctor!

As tempers flare, alien forces are at work - and what’s more, there could be a trespasser in Paternoster Row.

A new Tin Dog Podcast

[zooterchet]

Tek War (EON Entertainment)

The drug war, is hard. We will always have drugs. People need drugs. But they need to be clean. Clean and pure.

The CIA, is an elite agency, with five branches; officer, the child of a priest as a female dominatrix on top, Halloween. Instructor, the child of a priest as a female dominatrix on bottom, Halloween. Spymaster, the child of a priest with an FBI prostitute on, New Years. Agent, the murder of a cleared IQ exam, of mother, through father. Fraud, a financial scandal on draft to the Food and Drug Administrator, combat instructor farce.

This is the story, of Dave Charlebois, Delta Force Criminal Warfare, Kara Williamson Daignalt, United Nations Anti-Sniper, Lloyd Ahlquist, Annapolis Psychiatric Torture.

NSA/IRA, undercover cop, espionage history. "Chet".

CIA/UN, liquor sales, poverty investment, "Crux".

FBI/Psychiatric Union, forensic specialist, prisoner repeal, "Mercy".

The Hague, Man Mar Plaza, Beth-Deaconess Hospital.

The Bridgewater Triangle, and the Carolina Panthers.

You each, will receive a cultural landmark, on the world created by your parents, for your epic ballad, through the MI-6 unit you are to oppose, as SIS.

The Matrix, the story of the internet. "Cypher", faces "Trinity".

Final Fantasy, the story of the apocalypse. "Terra", faces "Cid".

James Bond, the story of economic hitmen. "Felix Leiter", faces "007".

Garfield, Fillmore, Kennedy.

The Masonic Lodge, the Alchemist's Book, the Sewer Unions.

You will all meet, off your homes. Cypher was on Gamespy, Terra was on Spam, Felix Leiter was on the Satanic Network.

We met at SW1, Parris Island.

This is the story, of "Goodnight Saigon", the legacy of the Vietnam War.

Beach Head, the story of Diamonds Are Forever. Cover Girl, the story of Fox News. Flint, the story of INTERPOL.

Our mutual enemy, South Park, the most hated construct we have ever faced and never watched, out of Hopkinton Public, Faye Private, and Dunaway Academy, in a sleepy town with a Freemasonic Temple and a grocery store.

Chet, was selected to develop his father's brand, the National Crime Syndicate, into cyberspace writing, DC Comics. Crux, was selected to take Physics, to the level of interstellar communications, the iPhone. Mercy, was selected to turn the entire planet, into a single forest, of marijuana on taxed debt.

The three of them, enlisted in their secondary units, through Sandi MacDonald, on behalf of MI-6 headmaster, Ronald Reagan; Chet, the IRA, Crux, the UN, and Mercy, the Psychiatric Union.

Each was contacted privately by Raven Laventi, "Black Widow", and assigned to a secondary mission.

Chet, was assigned to clean a STARS team, for the Nixon Presidential Society. Crux, was assigned to make contact with Carlos the Jackal, for the ACLU. Mercy, was assigned to develop medications with the illicit narcotics developed inside Princeton labs, for use on field tests on animals to harvest corn, tuna, and cotton.

The key to winning, isn't staying in close contact, it's being willing to work on poverty.

Your family stole billions of dollars of credit, furniture, music, real estate, liquor, tax dollars, and political handmanship, from Richard Milhouse Nixon, with Comedy Central. The ZODIAC Commission, George Soros.

Thanksgiving approaches, and we all know how fond Safin Lucypher, Alex Gaetano, is of the holidays. She's a Capone, and Vermont State Police, put a badge on her, during the Roaring Twenties, through President Coolidge.

[tackycute]

Shelby Flint sings her 1961 hit 'Angel On My Shoulder' from her 1966 Valiant album 'Cast Your Fate to the Wind'. The lyrics are in the video and listed below with some notes on the song. This is a redo of the earlier video for this song with mostly new images and the lyrics displayed differently than before. A viewer, Polly Burroughs, pointed out a mistake I made in the lyrics so this version corrects that mistake. [Vinyl/Lyrics/19-Images/WAV] Angel On My Shoulder (Singer: Shelby Flint) Got an angel on my shoulder Got a penny in my pocket And I found a four-leaf clover And I put it in my locket Wished on all the stars above me And I caught the nearest rainbow Gonna find someone to love me Gonna find someone to love Well I tossed a lot of nickels in a wishing well And saved the fortunes that the fortune cookies tell I got a lucky penny and a mustard seed But a warm and tender love is all I need And I want a love that lingers And is stronger through and through So I'm gonna cross my fingers That I find a boy to love me true Well I tossed a lot of nickels in a wishing well And saved the fortunes that the fortune cookies tell I got a lucky penny and a mustard seed But a warm and tender love is all I need And I want a love that lingers And is stronger through and through So I'm gonna cross my fingers That I find a boy to love me true And I'm gonna love him too Songwriter: Shelby Flint © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. [Lyrics from LyricFind] Wikipedia states: "Angel on My Shoulder" is a song written by Shelby Flint in 1960 and later recorded by the composer. The single reached No. 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in early 1961. Other versions were recorded by: Jerry Wallace (1960), Kathy Young (1961), Jimmy Young (1961), Pat Boone (1963), Gary Martin with The Blockbusters (1964),and Maureen McGovern (1992). The Cascades released a version of the song on their 1963 album, Rhythm of the Rain. Also, Merrilee Rush charted with her rendition in 1970, reaching #122 (US), and Joni Lee, daughter of Conway Twitty, hit #42 on the Billboard Country Singles chart, 1976. Shelby Flint (born September 17, 1939 in North Hollywood, California) is a singer-songwriter who had two top-100 hits, "Angel on My Shoulder" in 1961 and "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" in 1966. Her single "I Will Love You" appeared in the Variety T.I.P.S. (Tune Index of Performance and Sales) Top 100 in 1961. She has been a singer in several movies including Breezy, Snoopy, Come Home ("Do You Remember Me?" (Lila's Theme)) and Disney's The Rescuers. Among the songs she performed for The Rescuers, "Someone's Waiting for You" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1977. In an April 1995 interview Joni Mitchell recalled that when she began making the rounds of the folk open mic circuit she wanted to sound just like Shelby Flint.

[sellmyhousefastsavannahga]

Homebuyers Embrace Financial Freedom of All-Cash Purchases

Cash Home Purchases on the Rise

Paying for a Home in Cash is on the Rise

According to new data from independent research firm Homebuyers United, all-cash sales accounted for 36.1% of all U.S. home purchases in 2022, reaching a 10-year high. This reflects growing financial stability.

"More buyers have the means to pay cash, thanks to diligent savings, equity from a prior home sale, or help from family," said Dana Wright, Lead Analyst at Homebuyers United. "This allows great freedom in securing your ideal home quickly, without financing contingencies."

Augusta, Georgia topped the list with 72.1% cash purchases. Other high percentages emerged in lower-cost cities like Flint, Michigan (59.5%) and Naples, Florida (58.2%).

"Cash predominates in affordable areas drawing remote workers and retirees from pricier regions," Wright explained. "They can sell a home elsewhere and pay cash for a nice place here."

While some fear investors, Wright sees positive signs. "We're noticing fewer speculative flips," she said. "Instead, it's mostly end-users buying a home they'll live in."

This shift may reflect market changes. "With rising rates, investors are cautious about chasing profits," said broker Louisa James of Augusta. "But individual buyers still have strong financing options, including cash."

Wright sees homebuyer savings rates rising. "Growing financial prudence is empowering more to pay cash," she said. "This builds stability and independence."

So cash prevalence shows not speculation but deliberate buyers with means and flexibility. "Paying cash is a financial achievement," Wright said. "We expect this trend to continue as buyers pursue their homeownership dreams."

[mitchbeck]

HARTFORD WOLF PACK SIGN FORWARD SAHIL PANWAR

By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack  HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers Assistant General Manager and Hartford Wolf Pack General Manager Ryan Martin announced today that the club has signed forward Sahil Panwar to a one-year AHL standard player contract. Panwar, 21, finished his junior career in 2022-23, playing in 68 OHL games. He appeared in 34 games with the Peterborough Petes, registering 17 points (10 g, 7 a). Following a trade to the Hamilton Bulldogs, Panwar skated in 34 games with the club and scored 52 points (21 g, 31 a). In 199 career OHL games with the Bulldogs, Petes, Flint Firebirds, and London Knights, Panwar scored 124 points (54 g, 70 a). The native of Mississauga, Ontario, tacked on three points (1 g, 2 a) in four OHL Playoff games with the Bulldogs in 2023. He also recently attended the New York Rangers 2023 Development Camp on an invitation basis. The Wolf Pack will host their 2023-24 home opener at the XL Center on Friday, October 20th, 2023. Game time and opponent, along with the full 2023-24 regular season schedule, will be released at a later date. Full-season tickets, 20-game plans, 12-game plans, and flex plans for the 2023-24 season are on sale now! Visit hartfordwolfpack.com/tickets or call 860-722-9425 for more details! About OVG360: OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG360 provides a set of services, resources, and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG360 helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health and public safety, and more. ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK: The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since the team’s inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack is the top player-development affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers' newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. HARTFORD WOLF PACK HOME Read the full article