#Mount Cleveland

[chernobog13]

The Life of Brian version of The Sermon On The Mount.

[artemlegere]

Orpheus

Artist: Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916)

Date: ca. 1903-1910

Medium: Pastel on brown paper

Collection: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Description

Drawn in vivid layers of pastel crayon, this work depicts the head of the poet and musician Orpheus. The story of the god of music, whose music carried on after his death through his lyre and head, fascinated Redon, who related to Orpheus's dedication to his art. The subject also aligned with Redon's broader interest in dreams and spirituality around this time and he represented Orpheus several times throughout his career, in various media. Here, the god's head floats as if in stasis while Mount Parnassus - the home of Apollo and the Muses - soars from behind.

[smbhax]

"Thousands of unemployed people gather outside City Hall in Cleveland during the Great Depression, after some 2,000 jobs were made available for park improvements and repairs, Oct. 9, 1930. (AP Photo, File)"

[rabbitcruiser]

Presidents’ Day

Celebrated each year, on the third Monday in February, Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday to pay tribute to the presidents of the United States, including George Washington, the country’s first president, and Abraham Lincoln, who served during the Civil War. The holiday was originally established to honor Washington, but over time it has come to be a day to recognize all of the nation’s presidents. It is a day when many businesses and government offices are closed and people have the day off from work or school. Some people celebrate Presidents’ Day by participating in parades or other events, while others use it as a time to relax and spend time with family and friends.

History of Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day has its roots in the celebration of George Washington’s birthday, which has been observed as a national holiday in the United States since the late 18th century. Washington was born on February 22, 1732, and his birthday was first officially recognized as a national holiday by an act of Congress in 1879. The holiday was originally called “Washington’s Birthday,” and it was observed on February 22 each year.

In the 20th century, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which was designed to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers by moving several holidays to Mondays. As part of this act, the holiday honoring Washington was moved to the third Monday in February and was renamed “Presidents’ Day” to recognize not just Washington, but all of the presidents of the United States. The holiday has been observed on the third Monday in February since 1971.

Presidents’ Day is not only a time to honor US presidents, but also a time to reflect on the important role that they have played in shaping the nation’s history.

How to Celebrate Presidents’ Day

There are many ways to celebrate Presidents’ Day. Some people choose to honor the holiday by taking part in parades or other events that are held in honor of the presidents. Others use the day as an opportunity to learn more about the presidents and their contributions to the country. Here are a few ideas for celebrating Presidents’ Day:

Attend a Parade, or Visit a Presidential Museum or Library

Many cities and towns hold parades on Presidents’ Day to celebrate the presidents of the USA. Look for one in your area and join in the celebration. There are also many museums and libraries dedicated to the presidents of the United States.

Read a Book About a President

There are many books available about US presidents. Consider reading one of these to learn more about a particular president or the history of the presidency:

Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow. This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography provides an honest portrait of George Washington, the man who became the United States’ first president.

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. This book chronicles the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his ability to lead and manage a diverse group of advisors and cabinet members.

John F. Kennedy: A Biography by Michael O’Brien. A comprehensive biography of JFK, examining the life and legacy of the 35th president, from his childhood and education to his assassination in 1963.

The Reagan Diaries edited by Douglas Brinkley. A collection of diary entries written by President Ronald Reagan during his two terms in office, this book provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the Reagan presidency.

Barack Obama: The Story by David Maraniss. Offering a detailed and nuanced portrait of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, it covers Obama’s early life, political career, and presidency, and offers insight into the man and his leadership style.

Watch a Movie or Documentary

There are many films and documentaries about US presidents, but here’s a few to get you started:

Lincoln (2012) – A biographical drama that stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. It focuses on Lincoln’s role in the abolition of slavery and the passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

Truman (1995) – Starring Gary Sinise as the 33rd president of the United States, Harry S. Truman, the film covers Truman’s life, career, and presidency, including his role in the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan and the Korean War.

JFK (1991) – A biographical drama starring Kevin Costner as President John F. Kennedy, this film examines the events leading up to Kennedy’s assassination and the investigations that followed.

Nixon (1995) – Stars Anthony Hopkins as President Richard Nixon. The film covers Nixon’s political career, the Watergate scandal and his eventual resignation from office.

The President (2019) – A documentary profiling President Barack Obama, covering his life, career, and presidency.

Participate in a Service Project

Presidents’ Day is a good time to think about ways to serve your community. Consider participating in a service project or volunteering your time to help others.

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[dailyoverview]

Here’s a gallery of some amazing volcano Overviews we’ve found over the years. There are more than 1,500 active volcanoes on Earth, and between 50 and 60 of them erupt every year — about one per week. This gallery includes:

Mount Cleveland, Alaska

Mount Raung, Indonesia

Shiveluch, Russia

San Cristóbal, Nicaragua

Nishinoshima, Japan

Source: NASA / Maxar

[fawnsuga]

Firearms Utilized During the Columbine Massacre 

Firearms Carried by Eric Harris

12 Gauge Pump Action

JCSO Item: #20

CBI Item: #900

Model: Savage-Springfield 67H

Serial Number: #A232432

Chamber: 3"

Barrel Length: 14"

Total Length: 25"

Purchase Location: Tanner Gun Show

Condition Upon Recovery: Recovered with a spent shell in the chamber and X live rounds in the magazine.

Hi-Point 995 Carbine Rifle

JCSO Item: #21

CBI Item: #901

Model: Hi-Point

Serial Number: #A59610

Purchase Location: Tanner Gun Show

Condition Upon Recovery: Recovered with an empty chamber and no magazine.

Firearms Carried by Dylan Klebold

12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun

JCSO Item: #22

CBI Item: #902

Model: Savage-Stevens 311D

Serial Number: #A077513

Chamber: 2 3/4"

Barrel Length: 12 15/16"

Total Length: 21 3/16"

Purchase Location: Tanner Gun Show

Condition Upon Recovery: Recovered with a fired federal 12 GA shell in each chamber.

Intratec DC9M 9 mm Pistol

JCSO Item: #23

CBI Item: #903

Model: Intratec DC9 Mini

Serial Number: #D076305

Barrel Length: 3"

Total Length: 10.5"

Purchase Details: Acquired from Mark Manes on January 23, 1999, for $500.

Condition Upon Recovery: Recovered with one live round in the chamber and a loaded magazine containing live rounds.

Additional Information Regarding the TEC-DC9M

There has been some inquiry into how we can confirm that Dylan's pistol was the DC Mini model. Below is additional information pertaining to this firearm. The TEC-9 series includes several models and variants:

TEC-DC9

TEC-DC9S (stainless steel)

TEC-DC9K (stainless steel Kote finish)

TEC-DC9M (mini)

TEC-DC9MS (mini stainless steel)

TEC-DC9MK (mini stainless steel Kote finish)

Identification of Dylan's TEC-DC9M Model

It is essential to differentiate between the TEC-9, the TEC-DC9, and the TEC-DC9M. The TEC-9 and TEC-DC9 are distinct models, with the TEC-DC9M (mini) being a smaller variant of the TEC-DC9. The manufacturer of the TEC-9 pistols, Interdynamic USA/Intratec, was founded by George Kellgren and Carlos Garcia, but it is no longer in operation. The TEC-9 was originally the KG-99, which was rebranded in 1984 when Kellgren sold his stake in the company to Garcia.

Clarification on TEC-9 vs. TEC-DC9

The TEC-9 is the original model. Following the Cleveland Elementary School shooting in 1989, California enacted the Roberti-Roos assault weapons ban, explicitly naming the TEC-9. To comply with this legislation, Intratec rebranded the TEC-9 to the TEC-DC9 in 1990, modifying certain features to ensure legality in California. The “DC” denotes “Designed/Designated for California.” We can confirm that Dylan’s firearm was manufactured after the 1989 ban due to two post-ban features:

Single-Mount Sling Point: The TEC-DC9 features a single-mount sling point at the rear, as opposed to the original TEC-9's two sling points. Dylan's firearm exhibits this single-mount sling point, confirming it as a “DC” model.

Stamped Sights: The original TEC-9 utilized a high-quality button sight, while stamped sights (spot welded) were introduced around 1987. A firearm with both a stamped front sight and a single-mount sling point is definitively a post-ban TEC and therefore a “DC” model.

Confirmation of the Mini Model (DC-9M)

The distinction between the TEC-DC9 and TEC-DC9M models is significant, as the “M” indicates “mini.” Similar to the KG-99 being rebranded as the TEC-9, the KG-99 Mini was rebranded as the “TEC-9 Mini.” We can confirm that Dylan’s firearm was the mini model based on the following criteria:

Barrel Length: All mini DC9M models feature a 3” barrel, in contrast to the 5” barrel of the standard DC9 model. Dylan’s firearm has a 3” barrel, easily identifiable when compared to a TEC-9.

Overall Length: According to the manufacturer's specifications, the TEC-DC9M measures 10.5” in length, which corresponds exactly to the dimensions of Dylan's pistol.

[antspaul]

— on athletes leaving home

1. Hanif Abdurraqib, There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension | 2. Cleveland Cavaliers fans burn Lebron's jersey | 3. Charles Bukowski, “Something for the touts, the nuns, the grocery clerks and you…” | 4. Chelsea fan shows homemade shirt directed towards Mason Mount after his departure to Manchester Utd | 5. Hanif Abdurraqib, There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension | 6. Cleveland fan runs onto the court to convince Lebron James to return to Ohio | 7. "Prove them wrong" | 8. Lionel Messi announces his departure from Barcelona | 9. excerpt from Messi's press conference | 10. tweet by Sarah Hagi | 11. James Baldwin, Giovanni's Room | 12. Harry Kane leaves Tottenham | 13. Spurs fans react to Harry Kane's departure | 14. Liverpool fans burn Fernando Torres's shirt when he leaves the club for Chelsea, 2011 | 15. Hanif Abdurraqib, There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension

[memories-of-ancients]

Blood jasper chalice with gilded copper mounts, Byzantine, 10th-11th century

from The Cleveland Museum of Art

[hildegardavon]

Valerio Belli, 1468-1546

Mars, Minerva, Venus, and Cupid, early 1500’s, rock crystal intaglio, gilded from reverse with gold and silver, backed with lapis lazuli, mounted in a gold pendant, 6 cm

Cleveland Museum of Art Inv. 2008.147

[wheelsgoroundincircles]

1932 Bucciali TAV 12 "Golden Arrow" by Saoutchik

Paul-Albert Bucciali built only six cars between 1926 and 1932. They were built to display the front-wheel-drive system Bucciali invented. Bucciali received an American patent and licensed his technology to Peerless Motor Car Company of Cleveland, Ohio. Unfortunately for Bucciali, Peerless never used the license.

This Bucciali features a specially designed Voisin V12 sleeve-valve engine with four carburetors. Drive to the front axle is through a four-speed transaxle. The huge wheels, fabricated from steel, have integral brake drums. The coachwork is by the French Carrozzeria Saoutchik. The distinctive stork on each hood side is made from German silver, phosphor bronze, and gold-plated brass. This stork was the insignia of Bucciali's WWII fighter squadron. The original chassis price was an incredible 130,000 Francs, and the coachwork was an additional 85,630 Francs. Only one Bucciali was sold to the public. This is it!

The original owner, George Roure, displayed his Bucciali at the 1932 Paris Auto Show. Subsequently, he sold it to Count de Rivaud, who later mounted the body on a more maneuverable Bugatti chassis. In the 1970s, the body was reunited with what remained of the Bucciali chassis and drivetrain, and after a long, challenging restoration, the Bucciali was returned to its original state. The work was begun in Detroit by the noted collector Raymond Jones. In addition to using many factory blueprints, Paul Albert Bucciali was consulted for special detail as to the colors and design of the interior. The car now appears exactly as displayed at the Paris show in 1932.

Starring at the 1932 Paris Auto Show, the front-wheel drive, twelve-cylinder, sleeve-valve engined Bucciali stunned show-goers. Cloaked in one-off coachwork by Saoutchik, the car received acclaim as the most advanced and modern French automobile.

The Bucciali was sold originally to a Paris banker, who drove it for three years. The coachwork was then removed and fitted to a Type 47 Bugatti chassis. The Bugatti fitted with the Bucciali's coachwork was sold and brought stateside after World War II. The original chassis remained behind in France.

In the 1970s, the Bucciali body was reunited with the original chassis, which was purchased from a French collector. With the assistance of Paul Albert Bucciali, the car was restored to the original, spectacular state that it is today.

[thorsenmark]

Get Yourself to Waterton Lakes National Park! by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: While taking in views to the southwest across farmland and prairies with a backdrop of mountains and peaks in Waterton Lakes National Park. This is located at the Waterton Park Front along Alberta Highway 6. What I wanted to capture with this image was the sweeping view across this farmland and prairies leading to the more distant ridges and peaks in the national park. I decided to center that opening around Waterton Park in the upper portion with the mountains.

[kimberly40]

Western North Carolina generally consists of 29 counties, that when combined form a total regional area of roughly 13,000 square miles and is roughly the size of the state of Massachusetts.

There are 82 mountain peaks between 5,000 and 6,000 feet in elevation in western North Carolina and 43 peaks rise to over 6,000 feet.

Among the subranges of the Appalachian Mountains located in western North Carolina are the Great Smoky Mountains, Blue Ridge Mountains, South Mountains, Brushy Mountains, Great Balsam Mountains, Great Craggy Mountains, the Plott Balsams, and the Black Mountains.

Mount Mitchell, in the Black Mountains, is, at 6,684 feet, the highest point in eastern North America.

The major rivers in the region include the French Broad River, Nolichucky River, Watauga River, Little Tennessee River, and Hiwassee River flowing into the Tennessee River valley; the New River flowing into the Ohio River valley; and the headwaters and upper valleys of the Catawba River, Yadkin River, Broad River, and Saluda River flowing through the foothills towards the Atlantic.

The Eastern Continental Divide runs through the region, dividing Tennessee-bound streams from those flowing through the Carolinas.

The counties commonly included in the region are as follows:

Alleghany County

Ashe County

Avery County

Buncombe County

Burke County

Caldwell County

Cherokee County

Clay County

Graham County

Haywood County

Henderson County

Jackson County

Macon County

Madison County

McDowell County

Mitchell County

Polk County

Rutherford County

Swain County

Transylvania County

Watauga County

Wilkes County

Yancey County

-Other counties that fall under various definitions of Western North Carolina include: Alexander County, Catawba County, Cleveland County, Surry County and Yadkin County.

*Pictured is the Linville Gorge in Burke County, North Carolina by Wildwood Blessings Photography

[mythologypaintings]

Orpheus

Artist: Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916)

Date: c. 1903-1910

Medium: Pastel on brown paper

Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Description

Drawn in vivid layers of pastel crayon, this work depicts the head of the poet and musician Orpheus. The story of the god of music, whose music carried on after his death through his lyre and head, fascinated Redon, who related to Orpheus's dedication to his art. The subject also aligned with Redon's broader interest in dreams and spirituality around this time and he represented Orpheus several times throughout his career, in various media. Here, the god's head floats as if in stasis while Mount Parnassus - the home of Apollo and the Muses - soars from behind.

Did You Know?

Another version of this pastel (now in the collection of the Musée Fabre de Montpellier) was part of a group of later works by Redon shown at the 1913 International Exhibition of Modern Art - better known as the Armory Show - which introduced the artist to American audiences.

[rabbitcruiser]

On February 22, 1889 US President Grover Cleveland signed the Enabling Act of 1889 which split the Territory of Dakota into two states: North Dakota and South Dakota.

[moonlitmistyforest]

Goddess Mangala, from a Devi Series, 1660 Gum tempera on paper, 24.8 x 21 cm The Cleveland Museum of Art

The four-armed goddess sits on an open lotus against a dark green background. She holds a discus, sword, bowl of cakes, and a shield. Banana trees flank her, and her tiger mount stands beneath. The subject in the painting appears to be a regional form of the Devi, as the name “Mangala” does not appear in major Hindu scriptures.

[tomorrowusa]

Total Solar Eclipse Weather ☀

Most of us have heard this aphorism in some form: Climate is what you expect, weather is what you get.

Based on climatological records, long range predictions for conditions along the path of totality for the April 8th total solar eclipse had suggested that the Texas portion of the path would be relatively favorable while the New England portion would be unfavorable. But as it turns out, almost the opposite is true.

But as of Sunday, things don't look bright for most of the Texas portion of the path with the possible exception of the extreme northern end near Oklahoma. On the other hand, the portion of the path that goes through northern New England looks quite good for Monday afternoon.

Tomer Burg is a PhD candidate in meteorology at the University of Oklahoma. His 2021 hurricane season forecasts were superb. For example: he was way ahead of just about everybody in forecasting the effects of the remnants of Hurricane Ida on the Northeast.

So Tomer has added a section on eclipse visibility to his academic site. The page of most interest is the City Dashboard.

Go to the link below and click City Dashboard on the left.

2024 Eclipse Forecasts

At the dashboard you'll find a small map on the upper left showing the path of totality with circles indicating various locations of interest. Clicking a circle will cause maps to appear to the right which show both overall cloud cover and cloud layers broken down by cloud height.

Right now the Dallas forecast for eclipse time shows a predicted 59% overall cloud cover broken down as 24% low/28% mid/55% high cloud cover. On the other hand, Colebrook, New Hampshire's cloud forecast is: 0% overall, 0% low/0% mid/0% high cloud cover.

Cloud height is key. High clouds tend to be thin and wispy. They are less likely to interfere with eclipse viewing. Lower clouds tend to be more problematic – with the exception of the very small puffy "fair weather" clouds which tend to move quickly.

So don't be too put off by moderate percentages for high clouds as long as the percentages for lower clouds aren't very big.

Here's a non-interactive map created by Tomer. Consult the City Dashboard for more specific info.

This is predicted cloud cover. The darker the gray, the cloudier; the deeper the blue, the more cloudless.

^^^ In general: west-central and northeastern Arkansas could be the best places in the South to observe the eclipse. If you're looking for a spot in a blue state west of the Appalachians, Mount Vernon, Illinois is easy to get to with both I-57 and I-64 going through town. Cleveland and the area to its west look good. Indianapolis is also promising.

But the cloudless place to be in the US on Monday is northern New England; the Clinton County shore on the New York side of Lake Champlain may be the best place for NYC residents wanting to stay in state.

For up to date weather conditions, go to the official National Weather Service site. It's no nonsense – they aren't going to sensationalize anything nor try to sell you stuff. Just enter the location or ZIP in the upper left field.

National Weather Service