#Plumber Harrison

[theemmtropy]

I think I've found the wildest piece of music history in existence. So I went to a audio/visual store today, and they had vintage cassettes, and I was amazed to find a Travelling Wilburys one. The Travelling Wilburys were a musical supergroup consisting of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. (I've linked their most popular songs, just in case you're not sure who they are.) So I was very excited to add it to my collection. (Side note: it plays great.) Upon opening it up this evening, I was looking at the inside pamphlet, you know, the kind that has designs and track lists and such. And I found an incredible piece of fake lore for the band, which I have typed out (CW for brief racial stereotype):

“The etymological origins of The Traveling Wilburys have aroused something of a controversy amongst academic circles. Did they, as Professor “BOBBY” Sinfield believes, originate from the various Wilbury Fairs which travelled Europe in Medieval times, titillating the populace with contemporary ballads, or rather, were they rather derived from “YE TRAVELLING WILLYBURYS”, who were popular locksmiths during the Crusades used to picking or unlocking jammed chastity belts (rather like today’s emergency plumbers.) Dr. Arthur Noseputty of Cambridge believes they were closely related to the Strangling Dingleberries, which is not a Group but a disease, an unpleasant form of crotch-rot; arguing that a “WILLBERRY” is often used as an expression for a piece of crud found in the crevice of an ancient pair of y-fronts; but I think this can be discounted, not only because of his silly name but also from his habit of impersonating Ethel Merman during lectures. Some have even gone on to suggest tenuous links with the Pillsburys, the group who invented Flour Power. Dim Sun, a Chinese academic, argues that they may be related to “THE STROLLING TILBURYS”, Queen Elizabeth the first’s favourite minstrels, and backs this suspicion with the observation that The Travelling Wilburys is an obvious anagram of “V. BURYING WILL’S THEATRE”, clearly a reference to the closing of Shakespeare’s Globe theatre by Villiers during an outbreak of plague. This would account for the constant travelling. Indeed, many victims of plague and St. Vitus’ dance literally danced themselves to death, and it is this dancing theme that resurfaces with The Wilbury Twist. Not a cocktail but a dance craze, reminiscent of The Wilbury Quadrille made famous at Bath in 1790 by Beau Diddley, and the Wilbury Waltz, which swept Vienna in the 1890’s. One thing, however, remains certain. The circumambulatory peregrinations of these itinerant mundivagrant peripatetic nomads has already disgorged one collection of popular lyrical cantata, which happily encapsulated their dithyrambic antiphonic contrapuntal threnodies as a satisfactory auricular experience for the hedonistic gratification of the hoi polloi on a popular epigraphically inscribed gramophonic recording. Now here’s another one. Tiny Hampton (Professor “TINY” Hampton is currently leading the search for Intelligent Life amongst Rock Journalism, at the University of Please Yourself, California.)"

(I've included links that might help contextualize the jokes/puns/references that I could pick up on.)

HELLO?????? WHICH ONE OF THEM WROTE THIS I NEED TO KNOW

And APPARENTLY, they all had Wilbury personas.

And BEST OF ALL, they named their SECOND ALBUM (which this is pulled from), "VOL. 3". IM WHEEZING.

[insomniac-jay]

Angel Members Lore Dump

Maya was born in Georgetown, Guyana. While she wasn't necessarily rich, she was well off and grew up comfortably. Marlon and Tamera Harrison, her parents, were both educators; a piano teacher and university professor respectively.

Maya Harrison

She loved music from a young age. Maya began teaching herself how to play various instruments, starting with the piano, and to sing. Then she began writing and composing her own music. The next instruments she taught herself to play were the guitar, violin, and flute. She joined her school's orchestra while continuing to be a pianist. By the time she reached high school, she was considered a prodigy.

Inspired by Donna Knightley to pursue music as a career, Maya started as a backup vocalist for various singers. She also did competitive piano and posted videos of herself singing covers of her favorite songs on the Internet.

Stellaluna Ricci

Stellaluna was born in Florence, Italy to wealthy parents Kwame and Eniola Ricci, a former footballer (soccer player) turned entrepreneur and music producer. Her father is of mixed Italian and Ghanaian descent while her mother is Nigerian. Her and her sister Sole were raised to be debutants.

As such, Stellaluna grew up to have a number of skills including ballet, equestrianism, and most importantly: singing. The last one was her most favorite. Her original dream was to be an opera singer. She started singing with her church's choir before moving on to local singing competitions. Stellaluna also sang for commercials and advertisements.

She began writing her own songs, hoping to perform them one day.

Audrey Laurens-MacDonald

Audrey was born in Queen's. Gillian worked as a plumber and her mom Ke'Ana worked at a deli.

Before she became a singer, Audrey wanted to be a rapper. She started rapping at 12 and performed at school talent shows, amateur nights at local music venues, and other places. She based her style off of characteristics of drill and battle rap as well as elements of hip hop.

In high school, her and few friends formed a music group called FFF (Fierce, Fabulous, Famous) under the name OG Audrey. However, she needed to learn how to sing since it was going to be a pop group. She got singing lessons from her school's music teacher. Audrey left FFF shortly before becoming a member of Angel.

Kamala was born in Bombay, India as the middle child of four girls. Her father Darshan was a chef and her mother Ishani was currently working as an accountant.

Kamala Singh

She kept her love of music hidden because she thought her parents wouldn't approve. She was mostly fascinated by electronic and synth. Part of her free time was spent watching videos on how to play the keyboard. Kamala used some money she got from relatives to secretly buy a keyboard (which is the one she still uses to this day) to practice.

Kamala's musical talents were eventually discovered when she played at one of her cousin's weddings. Everyone was shocked but enjoyed her performance. She confessed to her parents that she wanted to be a musician and that she hid this from them because she thought they wouldn't approve. Her mom said it was fine as long as she got to be in charge of her finances.

Shauna Black Crow

Shauna was born in McAllen, Texas to singers John Black Crow and Maria Sofia Black Crow.

She was a member of the Black Crow Family Band, consisting of her, her siblings, parents, and a few aunts and uncles on her father's side. Essentially she was a child star before she was a child star. Shauna played the guitar with her older sister Dove and brother Eddie. She stayed with the band for a long time until she joined Angel. In high school, she joined her school's mariachi band to expand her musical range.

Being a big star based on her own merits and talents was always her dream. She grew frustrated with her and her siblings being known as just John or Maria Sofia Black Crow's children and vowed to become a big star.

Tsubaki Chisaka

Tsubaki was born in Kumamoto, Japan. Their parents, Hachiro and Toyoko, were members of the Catholic church. Hachiro worked in finance (red flag) while Toyoko was a stay at home mother.

Unlike the others, Tsubaki didn't consider music as their career choice. In fact, it started out as just a hobby to them. They sang in the choir for a bit before Toyoko pulled them out. They didn't really like the music they had to listen to, especially in the years leading up to their parents' divorce and their own pessimistic feelings towards the church. But because worldly music was banned in their home and they weren't allowed to have their phone outside of school or errands (another red flag), they didn't have any access to other types of music.

Tsubaki discovered grunge music through an American cousin (who was also in a band stay with me here I'm slowly building the celebrity world) who also taught them how to play the bass guitar. They were taken to their first garage concert after Toyoko and Hachiro sent them to stay with an aunt for the summer. Another thing they were exposed to was queer culture.

[theretirementstory]

Greetings from a cloudy Bar sur Aube, where it’s 7c at the moment. We are due a maximum of 10c so it’s not going to be that much warmer. It has rained a lot but we have had some high ish temperatures along with a weak sun but it’s the rain you remember especially when it’s a very heavy downpour and you are soaked!

I did smile when I saw the Drappier Champagne van at the Gendarmerie, the Drappier driver wasn’t delivering so I wonder if he had been speeding or worse still “drunk in charge of the champagne van”.

Anie messaged on Sunday afternoon to say could she come visit me, of course, I produced mince pies and coffee cake along with one of the new teas Monique had bought me for Xmas. She stayed for about an hour, it was enough really, I am finding it hard to concentrate on hearing French for longer than that. She always brings some gift and this time it was a small jar of the herb sariette and a jar of marmalade. I baked a batch of cheese scones yesterday, I added some sariette and herbes de Provence, they were really lovely.

Monique has been in touch keeping me up to date with her blood tests, appointments etc.

My fortnightly blood test was due and the nurse arrived promptly. The results are not coming back as quickly as previously but perhaps it’s the tests requested that make the results arrive later.

The plumber came to install the new boiler, amazing all finished in 3.5 hours! Oh the luxury have having lovely hot water “on tap”. You don’t miss something until it is taken away from you.

My grandchildren are with “The Photographer” this weekend and then it’s “the big adventure”, they are going to London from Monday to Thursday to go to the Zoo and the Natural History museum.

“The Ex-Graduate” will be starting her final week at the bar, where she worked part-time while studying and full time since her studying finished. She starts her new job in a couple of weeks so she will be given a new title on here too 😊.

“The Trainee Solicitor” is working his socks off and will be looking forward to a little break away from home for a few days. Next week will be busy at work as two staff members are on holiday but you can only do as much as you can do in the hours you are at work so just keep that in mind!

So let’s have a look at my music choices this week. I don’t know how I hadn’t thought of this one before now. I have no idea what makes a good guitarist I just know that some music just gets to you. Here is one of the guitar greats doing what he does best! The song was released in 1999 😳, it is “Smooth” by Santana featuring Rob Thomas. Well if that doesn’t get you moving I am not sure what will!

The second song is one that always makes me “feel good”, I want to get up and leap around. We go way back to 1970 for this hit from George Harrison, the song is “What is Life”. Enjoy listening to these tracks today.

So today was the day I had been looking forward to, the day of the visit to the gorgeous “La Belvedere” restaurant for lunch. I was disappointed when Maud messaged to say she had had bronchitis and was still coughing so thought it best to cancel the restaurant. Oh well until the next time 😉. I am going to make myself something “tasty” for lunch 🤞and if I get out of bed now, I may be able to prepare a super dessert too.

It was the knitting group on Friday and I must say we were a little depleted! The 92/93 year old lady is suffering with her back so was unable to attend. The newest member of the group had previously been into hospital for an operation and therefore didn’t arrive until about 4pm. Helene, a lady who suffers from some neurological problem couldn’t come as she was unwell and her husband (who brings her) was also unwell. It was just as well I had decided to go! I was only going to stay for a couple of hours and forego the cake and drink, however, I brought the “tarte” home with me and enjoyed it after my evening meal. We were discussing the best things to make to sell at the markets. It was suggested that we tried key fobs, I produced a pattern for some pendants and earrings and will photocopy the pattern to take back in a fortnight. The ladies were impressed with my little cardigan . It has been decided that from now on a receipt needs to be produced to show the cost of materials, I guess that puts paid to a refund for me, as the wool I have had for years, so no longer have the receipt. Oh well does it matter, it gets the wool used up 😊.

Now I am going to “put my best foot forward” (wish I knew which one it was 😂) .

I think this photo should be called “house on the hill”.

I wish you all a good week until next week.

[newsies-squared]

Newsies name comparison's

So obviously everyone has different headcanons for the newsie characters names and even gender identitys,here's the difference between me and stillts headcanons.

Stilts:

Jack Kelly (He/Him)

David jacobs(he/him)

Race: Luca Higgins (He/Him)

Crutchie: Evangeline Morris (She/They)

Spot: Sam Conlon (He/Him)

Specs: Benji Samuels (They/Them)

Romeo: Rowan De Jesus (He/Him)

Buttons: Brielle Davenport (She/Her)

Sniper: Noelle Wah (She/Her)

Smalls: Tessa Davidson (She/Her)

Roxy Jacobs (Trans Fem Les) (She/Her)

Katherine Plumber-Pulitzer (She/Her)

Sarah Jacobs (She/Her)

JoJo: Josephia Jorgelina de la Guera (She/Her)

Micah Guzman (Genderfluid, so depends)

Ike: Issac Guzman (He/They)

Myron Hernandez (He/Him)

Elmer Kasprazak-Zas (They/Them)

Abby Dasilva (Trans Fem Albert) (She/They)

Henry Rios (He/Him)

Finch: Robin Cortes (She/Her)

Tommy Boy: Theresa Domeski (She/Her)

Kenny: Kenneth Ellenbury (He/Him)

Hotshot: Peter Ferrari (He/Him)

Blink: Louis Batteli (He/Him)

Mush: Charles Skyes (He/Him)

Skittery: Richy Brooks (He/Him)

Boots: Grover Gibson (He/Him)

Bumlets: Eddie Livingston (He/Him)

Snipeshooter: Percy Harris (He/Him)

Dutchy: Levi Burns (He/Him)

Itey: Felix Mitchell (He/Him)

Odette Delancey (Trans Fem Oscar) (She/They)

Morris Delancey (He/Him)

Barney Peanuts: Ginny Scott (She/Her)

Snitch: Harley Brooks (He/Him)

Tumbler: Owen Glenn (He/Him)

Pie Eater: Max Livingston (He/Him)

York: Jasper Rowe (He/Him)

Joey Higgins (She/They)

Rafaela Storrs (She/Her)

Hildy Keller (She/Her)

Stray: Becca Bailey (She/Her)

Lucky: Dani Wildman (She/Her)

Splasher: Will Stelle (He/Him)

Splint: Lily Evans (She/Her)

Scope: Cherry Saroki (She/Her)

Ritz: Alyssa Moss (She/Her)

Pips: Kitty Cony (She/Kit)

Knobs: Dallas Bead (He/Him)

Mack: Jeanie MacDonald (She/Her)

And Here's mine

(Just to clear up there's 2 Mike's and 2 snipers due to a personal headcanon and technically there like 3 smalls and also 2 Splashers but I'm only adding leader of the bronx smalls and the older Splasher,I'll explain why I did this in a later post)

Jack kelly|he/him

David jacobs|he/him

Race:Diego Higgins|he/him

Crutchie: casey morris|he/him

Spot: Riley Conlon|any pronouns

Specs:linus willamsburg|he/they

Romeo:cosmo howard|he/him

Buttons: Benji davenport|he/him

Sniper(queens):Nikola Alekseev|he/him

Sniper(Brooklyn): Elaine wah|she/her

Smalls(bronx): Enya Gallagher|she/he

Les:Leshem jacobs|he/him

(This is inspired by someone else here on tumbler I can't remember them for the life of me)

Kathrine pulitzer|she/her

Sarah: Sarahya jacobs|she/her

Jojo:Josephino Jorgelino de la guerra|they/he

Mike(Manhattan): mike sawyer|he/him

Mike: Miguel Cardoso

Ike: Isaque cardoso

(I believe the idea for Mike and ike's first names are from sparkedblaze on here but I'm not 100% sure)

Myron windsor|he/him

Elmer Ostrowski|he/him

Albert DaSilva|he/him

Henry day|he/him

Finch: patrick cortes|he/him

Tommy boy: carter Simeon|he/him

Kenny: Kenneth Phillips|he/him

Hotshot: Issac jones|he/him

Kid blink: Kesten Bennett|he/they

Mush: Gabriel Myers|he/him

Skittery: dakota riggs |he/him

Boots: Avery clive|he/him

Bumlets: noah lopez|he/him

Snipeshooter: Bernard Melvin|he/him

Dutchy: Ruben brouweer|he/him

Itey: Nicos franco|he/him

(OK the delanceys are next and so I headcanon them using "fake" names so I'm gonna include there legal names and there "fake" names)

(He/him)Oscar-

Legal name: Oskar Antosha Ehrlich

"Fake":Oscar Guillaume delancey

(He/him)morris-

Legal name:Maurice Pascal Ehrlich

"Fake":morris beau delancey

Barney peanuts: Emerson Truman|they/them

Snitch: Allen Sommers|he/him

Tumbler: Sanjay robbins|he/him

Pie eater: vernon Kingsley|he/him

York: Virgil smith|he/him

Joey: joesph Hudson|he/him

rafaela Haddad|she/her

Hildy: Hilda Swanson|she/her

Stray:Cheyenne willamsburg|she/her

Lucky: Della Patterson|she/her

Splasher(Brooklyn): William Steele|he/him

Splint: Cassidy Harrison|she/her

Scope: Juliet Tudor |she/her

Ritz: Lydia Harrison|she/her

Pips: sawyer Andrew|she/her

Knobs: Johannes Theodore Andersson|he/him

Mack: jeanie Macdonald|they/she

(Oh my God that took so long I'm going to explode, I know some of my names are really weird but my irl name is odd aswell,I don't know I'm tired)

[mediamonarchy]

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[dkplumbing00]

Leaking Hot Water in Thorneside: A Growing Concern for Residents

Thorneside, a serene suburb nestled in the Redland City area, is facing a pressing issue that has recently come to the forefront: leaking hot water systems. This seemingly minor inconvenience is causing significant disruptions for residents, raising concerns about safety, water conservation, and the cost of repairs.

Understanding the Issue

Leaking hot water in Thorneside systems are not uncommon, but their frequency and impact in Thorneside have been notable. A hot water system leak can occur for various reasons, including corrosion, excessive pressure, or faulty components. When these systems fail, they not only waste water but also pose risks of damage to property and, in some cases, personal injury.

The Extent of the Problem

In the past few months, local plumbers and emergency services have reported a spike in calls related to leaking hot water systems. John Harrison, a plumber with over 20 years of experience in Thorneside, noted, "We've seen a marked increase in hot water leaks recently. It’s becoming a significant issue for many households, and the main cause appears to be aging infrastructure."

The suburb’s water infrastructure, much of which was installed decades ago, is showing signs of wear and tear. As the pipes and tanks age, they become more susceptible to leaks and bursts, especially under the constant pressure of modern usage.

Impact on Residents

For many residents, a leaking hot water system is more than a minor annoyance. It's a disruption to daily life, leading to unexpected expenses and potential property damage. Sarah Mitchell, a Thorneside resident, shared her experience: "Our hot water system started leaking late at night. We woke up to a flooded laundry room and had to spend a considerable amount on emergency repairs and water damage restoration."

Besides the immediate inconvenience, there are long-term implications. Water wastage is a significant concern, especially in a country like Australia where water conservation is critical. A leaking system can waste hundreds of liters of water per day, adding to water bills and stressing the local water supply.

Addressing the Issue

Local authorities and plumbing experts are urging residents to take proactive measures. Regular maintenance and timely replacement of aging hot water systems can prevent leaks. "Preventive maintenance is key," says Harrison. "Homeowners should have their systems inspected regularly, especially if they are over ten years old."

The Redland City Council has also been proactive in addressing the issue. They have initiated a campaign to educate residents about the signs of potential hot water system failures and the importance of regular maintenance. Additionally, they are exploring options to provide subsidies or rebates for residents who replace old, inefficient systems with newer, more reliable models.

Looking Ahead

While the immediate focus is on managing the current spate of leaks, there is a broader conversation about the need for infrastructure upgrades in Thorneside. The local government is considering long-term investments in water system improvements to prevent similar issues in the future.

For now, the message to Thorneside residents is clear: stay vigilant, invest in regular maintenance, and be prepared to act swiftly at the first sign of a leak. By taking these steps, the community can mitigate the impact of leaking hot water systems and ensure a more secure and sustainable future.

In conclusion, while the leaking hot water systems in Thorneside present a challenge, they also offer an opportunity for the community to come together, invest in infrastructure, and prioritize water conservation. Through collective effort and proactive measures, Thorneside can navigate this issue and emerge stronger and more resilient.

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Ohio Esports: Changing the Game for Students in the Valley

Not too long ago, playing video games consisted of powering up your Atari, grabbing a joystick and shooting space aliens trying to attack your ship. Eventually, Nintendo came along and this process evolved into using two buttons to guide a plumber through harrowing lands in his quest to save the princess. If you were lucky, you had a second controller so your best friend could play. No groups. No internet. No headphones. In the years that followed, video games changed drastically, switching from side-scrolling quests to interactive, story-driven movies and contests. The advent of the internet allowed for online play, where gamers could compete against each other in different types of matches. It wasn’t long after that people discovered they could form leagues for competitive play. That’s when gaming competitions started popping up. StarCraft, Warcraft III, and, of course, Madden, seemed the most popular. Esports was born. And the state of Ohio loves it. Local high school students are now participating in Esports. In 2023, the Ohio High School Athletic Association officially partnered with Esports Ohio, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an Esports league for high school students. While face-to-face video game competitions have been around since 1981, it wasn’t until 2000 that they fully evolved into the internet-based mass competitions we know today. These organized multiplayer competitions, played individually or by teams, grew tremendously since then; not only in participation but in the amount of media attention they received, mainly because the grand prize could go as high as $1 million. Seeing this opportunity, a group of educators formed Esports Ohio six years ago. At the start, they had 12 high school teams. This year, they have 803 rosters, 5,015 players and 294 schools. “We feel that we will continue to add more players in teams,” said Esports Ohio President Jacob Gebers. “We hope to have over 350 schools in the next 5 years.” The partnership has been a win-win for both organizations. Students who may not be interested in contact sports now have the opportunity to compete in an activity more suited to their interests. OSHAA can help the organization grow. “OHSAA has a long history of high school sports and have (sic) connections throughout the state,” Gebers said. “They are able to help promote to schools our league and what we can do while we can still control the logistics. We are also able to hand out OHSAA trophies to winning teams which is a fantastic accomplishment.” Gebers said Esports Ohio was founded to give students the ability to play other schools in Ohio and build upon existing rivalries. Video gaming obviously was important to the Esports Ohio founders. But why? Gebers said that despite the negative connotations video games often receive, the benefits of playing in a team setting can have a positive impact. “I am a gamer when I have the time. I really like the way it forces people to have teamwork and also giving an outlet for those that may not be involved in other activities. Learning how to work together with other students is a long-life lesson,” Gebers explaiend. “This also includes learning how to communicate efficiently as well as problem solving.” Now, games like Overwatch, Fortnite, League of Legends, Super Smash Brothers, chess, baseball and even Just Dance are in the mix. Locally, the sport is growing, with schools like St. John Central Academy, Belmont Harrison Career Center, Buckeye Local High School, Buckeye Trail High School, Caldwell High School, Cambridge High School, Conotton Valley High School and East Liverpool boasting programs, according to the Ohio Esports website. Read the full article

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'Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison's Son Adam Found Dead

In a devastating turn of events, the Harrison family faces the untimely death of Adam, son of 'Pawn Stars' reality star Rick Harrison. The 39-year-old passed away from a fatal overdose, leaving the family in shock.

Adam's Background

Adam, one of Rick's three sons, had remained mostly out of the public eye compared to his brother Corey, who actively participated in the 'Pawn Stars' reality show. While Adam had assisted at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop at one point, he later pursued his own path, stepping away from the limelight. Despite being less visible on the show, Adam was an essential part of the Harrison family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rick Harrison (@rick_harrison)

Investigation by Las Vegas Metro PD

The circumstances surrounding Adam's death remain unclear, and the Las Vegas Metro Police Department is actively investigating the case. As the family copes with this tragedy, details about where Adam was at the time of his passing are yet to be disclosed.

Family Dynamics

Rick Harrison, known for his role on 'Pawn Stars,' had two sons, Corey and Adam, with his first wife Kim. He also had a son, Jake, with his second wife, Tracy. Corey, the oldest son, has been extensively involved in the reality show since 2009, while Adam chose a less public path, reportedly working in a trade, potentially as a plumber. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rick Harrison (@rick_harrison) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rick Harrison (@rick_harrison)

Conclusion

Adam's sudden demise has left a void in the Harrison family, and fans of 'Pawn Stars' are mourning the loss. The circumstances surrounding his overdose remain under investigation, as the family asks for privacy during this challenging time. The reality of addiction and its consequences serves as a somber reminder, emphasizing the importance of compassion and support for those battling such struggles. RIP Adam Harrison. Read the full article

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Tragedy Strikes Pawn Stars Family as Rick Harrison's Son, Adam Passes Away from Fatal Overdose

In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Harrison family, known for their prominent role in the reality show "Pawn Stars," is grappling with the untimely death of Rick Harrison's eldest son, Adam. The shocking news came to light recently, revealing that Adam had succumbed to a fatal overdose. The family, devastated by the sudden loss, reportedly received the tragic information just today.

The Reality Star's Eldest Son, Who Kept a Low Profile, Succumbs to Unfortunate Circumstances

Details surrounding Adam's passing remain unclear at this time, as Las Vegas Metro PD has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. It is yet to be determined where Adam was exactly when the incident occurred, adding an air of mystery to the already somber situation. Adam, one of Rick's three boys, had largely stayed out of the limelight compared to his brother Corey, who has been actively involved in "Pawn Stars" since 2009. Although Adam had contributed to the family's World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in the past, he eventually took a step back to pursue his own endeavors, distancing himself from the show. Unlike his brother Corey, who became a familiar face to the show's audience, Adam never featured prominently in any episodes. Reports suggest that he had a brief stint helping out at the pawn shop but eventually chose a path away from the reality TV spotlight. Little is known about Adam's professional life, with some sources indicating that he may have worked as a plumber. However, the specifics of his occupation remain elusive.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Rick Harrison (@rick_harrison) Rick Harrison, the patriarch of the family, had two children, Corey and Adam, with his first wife, Kim. His second marriage to Tracy blessed him with another son, Jake. While Corey has played a significant role in the success of "Pawn Stars," Adam preferred a more private life, making his sudden demise all the more shocking for those who knew him. As the family and fans mourn the loss of Adam Harrison, the circumstances surrounding his passing serve as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by individuals, even those associated with the glitz and glamour of reality television. The Harrison family requests privacy during this difficult time as they come to terms with the tragic loss of their beloved son and brother. Read the full article

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Critics Choice Awards 2024: Oppenheimer Triumphs - Full List of Winners

Critics Choice Awards 2024: Oppenheimer Triumphs

The Critics Choice Awards 2024 unfolded in Los Angeles, delivering a significant triumph for Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. The ceremony, held on Sunday (Monday in India), showcased outstanding achievements in the world of entertainment.

Winners Revealed

The winners were revealed, spanning various categories and recognizing exceptional talent. From Meryl Streep securing the Best Supporting Actress in a comedy series for Only Murders In The Building to Robert Downey Jr. taking home the trophy as Best Supporting Actor for Oppenheimer, here is the full list of winners for the Critics Choice Awards 2024. Full List of Winners:

Best Picture

WINNER: Oppenheimer - American Fiction - Barbie - The Color Purple - The Holdovers - Killers of the Flower Moon - Maestro - Past Lives - Poor Things - Saltburn

Best Actress

WINNER: Emma Stone, Poor Things - Lily Gladstone, Killers of the Flower Moon - Sandra Hüller, Anatomy of a Fall - Greta Lee, Past Lives - Carey Mulligan, Maestro - Margot Robbie, Barbie Best Actor WINNER: Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers - Bradley Cooper, Maestro - Leonardo DiCaprio, Killers of the Flower Moon - Colman Domingo, Rustin - Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer - Jeffrey Wright, American Fiction

Best Director

WINNER: Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer - Bradley Cooper, Maestro - Greta Gerwig, Barbie - Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things - Alexander Payne, The Holdovers - Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon

Best Supporting Actor

WINNER: Robert Downey Jr, Oppenheimer - Sterling K. Brown, American Fiction - Robert DeNiro, Killers of the Flower Moon - Ryan Gosling, Barbie - Charles Melton, May December - Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things

Best Supporting Actress

WINNER: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers - Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer - Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple - America Ferrera, Barbie - Jodie Foster, Nyad - Julianne Moore, May December

Best Supporting Actor in a drama series

WINNER: Billy Crudup, The Morning Show - Khalid Abdalla, The Crown - Ron Cephas Jones, Truth Be Told - Matthew MacFadyen, Succession - Ke Huy Quan, Loki - Rufus Sewell, The Diplomat

Best Supporting Actress in a drama series

WINNER: Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown - Nicole Beharie, The Morning Show - Sophia Di Martino, Loki - Celia Rose Gooding, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Karen Pittman, The Morning Show - Christina Ricci, Yellowjackets

Best Supporting Actress in a comedy series

WINNER: Meryl Streep, Only Murders in the Building - Paulina Alexis, Reservation Dogs - Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Janelle James, Abbott Elementary - Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary - Jessica Williams, Shrinking

Best Supporting Actor in a comedy series

WINNER: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear - Phil Dunster, Ted Lasso - Harrison Ford, Shrinking - Harvey Guillén, What We Do in the Shadows - James Marsden, Jury Duty - Henry Winkler, Barry

Best Supporting Actor in a limited series or movie made for television

WINNER: Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers - Taylor Kitsch, Painkiller - Jesse Plemons, Love & Death - Lewis Pullman, Lessons in Chemistry - Liev Schreiber, A Small Light - Justin Theroux, White House Plumbers

Best Supporting Actress in a limited series or movie made for television

WINNER: Maria Bello, Beef - Billie Boullet, A Small Light - Willa Fitzgerald, The Fall of the House of Usher - Aja Naomi King, Lessons in Chemistry - Mary McDonnell, The Fall of the House of Usher - Camila Morrone, Daisy Jones & the Six

Best Actor in a limited series or movie made for television

WINNER: Steven Yeun, Beef - Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers - Tom Holland, The Crowded Room - David Oyelowo, Lawmen: Bass Reeves - Tony Shalhoub, Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie - Kiefer Sutherland, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

Best Actress in a limited series or movie made for television

WINNER: Ali Wong, Beef - Kaitlyn Dever, No One Will Save You - Carla Gugino, The Fall of the House of Usher - Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry - Bel Powley, A Small Light - Sydney Sweeney, Reality - Juno Temple, Fargo

Best Original Song

WINNER: I’m Just Ken, Barbie - Dance the Night, Barbie - Peaches, The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Road to Freedom, Rustin - This Wish, Wish - What Was I Made For, Barbie

Best Cinematography

WINNER: Hoyte van Hoytema, Oppenheimer - Matthew Libatique, Maestro - Rodrigo Prieto, Barbie - Rodrigo Prieto, Killers of the Flower Moon - Robbie Ryan, Poor Things - Linus Sandgren, Saltburn

Best Production Design

WINNER: Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer, Barbie - Suzie Davies, Charlotte Dirickx, Saltburn - Ruth De Jong, Claire Kaufman, Oppenheimer - Jack Fisk, Adam Willis, Killers of the Flower Moon - James Price, Shona Heath, Szusza Mihalek, Poor Things - Adam Stockhausen, Kris Moran, Asteroid City

Best Original Screenplay

WINNER: Barbie, Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach - Air, Alex Convery - The Holdovers, David Hemingson - Maestro, Bradley Cooper, Josh Singer - May December, Samy Burch - Past Lives, Celine Song

Best Adapted Screenplay

WINNER: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Kelly Fremon Craig - All of Us Strangers, Andrew Haigh - American Fiction, Cord Jefferson - Killers of the Flower Moon, Martin Scorsese, Eric Roth - Poor Things, Tony McNamara - Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan

Best Score

WINNER: Ludwig Göransson, Oppenheimer - Jerskin Fendrix, Poor Things - Michael Giacchino, Society of the Snow - Daniel Pemberton, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Robbie Robertson, Killers of the Flower Moon - Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, Barbie

Best Editing

WINNER: Jennifer Lame, Oppenheimer - William Goldenberg, Air - Nick Houy, Barbie - Yorgos Mavropsaridis, Poor Things - Thelma Schoonmaker, Killers of the Flower Moon - Michelle Tesoro, Maestro

Best Visual Effects

WINNER: Oppenheimer - The Creator - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One - Poor Things - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Best Costume Design

WINNER: Jacqueline Durran, Barbie - Lindy Hemming, Wonka - Francine Jamison-Tanchuck, The Color Purple - Holly Waddington, Poor Things - Jacqueline West, Killers of the Flower Moon - Janty Yates, David Crossman, Napoleon

Best Hair and Makeup

WINNER: Barbie - The Color Purple - Maestro - Oppenheimer - Poor Things - Priscilla

Best Comedy

WINNER: Barbie - American Fiction - Bottoms - The Holdovers - No Hard Feelings - Poor Things

Best Acting Ensemble

WINNER: Oppenheimer - Air - Barbie - The Color Purple - The Holdovers - Killers of the Flower Moon

Best Animated Feature

WINNER: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - The Boy and the Heron - Elemental - Nimona - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - Wish

Best Foreign Language Film

WINNER: Anatomy of a Fall - Godzilla Minus One - Perfect Days - Society of the Snow - The Taste of Things - The Zone of Interest

Best Drama Series

WINNER: Succession - The Crown - The Diplomat - The Last of Us - Loki - The Morning Show - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

Best Actress in a comedy series

WINNER: Ayo Edebiri, The Bear - Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary - Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere - Devery Jacobs, Reservation Dogs - Natasha Lyonne, Poker Face

Best Actor in a comedy series

WINNER: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear - Bill Hader, Barry - Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building - Kayvan Novak, What We Do in the Shadows - Drew Tarver, The Other Two - D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs

Best Movie Made for Television

WINNER: Quiz Lady - The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial - Finestkind - Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie - No One Will Save You - Reality

Best Animated Series

WINNER: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off - Bluey - Bob’s Burgers - Harley Quinn - Star Trek: Lower Decks - Young Love

Best Foreign Language Series

WINNER: Lupin - Bargain - The Glory - The Good Mothers - The Interpreter of Silence - Mask Girl - Moving

Best Comedy Special

WINNER: John Mulaney: Baby J - Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool - Alex Borstein: Corsets & Clown Suits - John Early: Now More Than Ever - Trevor Noah: Where Was I - Wanda Sykes – I’m an Entertainer

Best Talk Show

WINNER: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - The Graham Norton Show - Jimmy Kimmel Live! - The Kelly Clarkson Show - Late Night with Seth Meyers - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Best Actress in a drama series

WINNER: Sarah Snook, Succession - Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show - Aunjanue Ellis, Justified: City Primeval - Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us - Keri Russell, The Diplomat - Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show

Best Actor in a drama series

WINNER: Kieran Culkin, Succession - Tom Hiddleston, Loki - Timothy Olyphant, Justified: City Primeval - Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us - Ramón Rodríguez, Will Trent - Jeremy Strong, Succession

Best Comedy Series

WINNER: The Bear - Abbott Elementary - Barry - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Poker Face - Reservation Dogs - Shrinking - What We Do in the Shadows

Best Limited Series

WINNER: Beef - Daisy Jones & the Six - Fargo - Fellow Travelers - Lessons in Chemistry - Love & Death - A Murder at the End of the World - A Small Light Read the full article

[whitegownsandflowercrowns]

Emmy Predictions - Limited Series

Outstanding Limited Series:

Beef

Daisy Jones & The Six

George & Tammy

Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Swarm

Outstanding Actor In A Limited Series:

Sam Claflin (Daisy Jones & The Six)

Woody Harrelson (White House Plumbers)

Evan Peters (Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)

Michael Shannon (George & Tammy)

Justin Theroux (White House Plumbers)

Steven Yeun (Beef)

Outstanding Actress In A Limited Series:

Jessica Chastain (George & Tammy)

Dominique Fishback (Swarm)

Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & The Six)

Elizabeth Olsen (Love & Death)

Rachel Weisz (Dead Ringers)

Ali Wong (Beef)

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Series:

Murray Bartlett (Welcome to Chippendales)

Domnhall Gleeson (The Patient)

Will Harrison (Daisy Jones & The Six)

Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird)

Jake Lacy (A Friend Of The Family)

Jesse Plemons (Love & Death)

Josh Whitehouse (Daisy Jones & The Six)

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series:

Lizzy Caplan (Fleishman Is In Trouble)

Claire Danes (Fleishman Is In Trouble)

McKenna Grace (A Friend Of The Family)

Camila Morrone (Daisy Jones & The Six)

Niecy Nash-Betts (Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)

Lily Rabe (Love & Death)

Suki Waterhouse (Daisy Jones & The Six)

Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series:

Paris Barclay, “God Of Forgiveness, God Of Vengeance” (Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)

Susanna Fogel, “Pilot” (A Small Light)

Donald Glover, “Stung” (Swarm)

Lee Sung Jin, “Figure Of Light” (Beef)

James Ponsoldt, “Track 1: Come And Get It” (Daisy Jones & The Six)

Michaël R. Roskam, “Pilot” (Black Bird)

Outstanding Writing For A Limited Series:

Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy, “Bad Meat” (Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”

Lee Sung Jin, “The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech In Pain” (Beef)

David E. Kelley (Love & Death)

Scott Neustadter, “Track 5: Fire” (Daisy Jones & The Six)

Dennis Lehane, “The Place I Lie” (Black Bird)

Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, “Pilot” (A Small Light)

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I just finished watching The Parent Trap and I forgot how much I loved it wow. Could you make an AU for that?

I love The Parent Trap, and once again, the Lindsey Lohan version is my favorite one, so it’ll be based on that one.

Characters

Mike — Hallie Parker

Ike — Annie James

Jack Kelly — Nicolas Parker

Katherine Plumber — Elizabeth James

Harrison Parker — Meredith Blake

Racetrack Higgins — Chessy

Spot Conlon — Martin

Medda Larkin — Marva Kulp Sr.

Smalls — Marva Kulp Jr.

Joseph Pulitzer — Charles James

William Snyder — Les Blake

This story begins at a summer camp in Maine, where Michael Kelly is hoping to make a few friends and have a good summer, though this means he’ll be away from his dad for the first time in his life, for a full month. He’s never been away from Jack like that before, and he’d never been out of California aside from when he was born in Santa Fe, but he manages to make some good friends right away only to find someone that must be his absolute worst enemy later that week.

Isaac Pulitzer is visiting Maine from New York City. His mother wants him to get better socialized because he is homeschooled and doesn’t have many friends. When he gets to this camp, his “manny”, Spot, drops him off and gives him their secret handshake before promising to pick him up the moment camp is over. Ike is not excited to be away from Spot or his mom, but he still goes in and makes a few friends, meeting what must be his nemesis during a fencing game and winning, before being pulled down into a trough of water.

The boys see each other for the first time after taking their helmets off and are stunned to find that they are staring at what looks like mirror images of themselves.

They deny looking like each other, and later that night, Mike decides to get back at Ike for beating him at fencing by taking on Ike at poker, a game he’s been playing with his dad for years. He wins after waging that the loser will have to jump into the lake naked. The whole camp, aside from the chaperones of course, watches Ike jump into the lake and Mike steals Ike’s clothes, leaving him to walk back to his cabin with nothing but his shoes.

The next afternoon when Mike is headed back to his cabin with his roommates, they find their furniture up on the roof, compliments of the Brooklyn brat that Mike is coming to despise. So that night, Mike and his friends break into Ike’s cabin to prank all of them, placing shaving cream, syrup, whipped cream, water balloons and booby traps everywhere.

When they go back in the morning to find Ike’s cabin freaking out, they end up getting caught by Medda and Smalls, the heads of the camp, and Mike and Ike are taken to the isolation cabin for the rest of the camp as punishment for causing such chaos.

That night when it starts raining, the boys accidentally see pictures of their parents and realize that their parents used to be together, when they were very young, leading them to the realization that they must be twins.

They go through the rest of the week, the boys do their best to get to know each other revealing that they both want to get to know their other parents. So for the rest of camp, the two plot to switch lives, figuring that even if they were found out, their parents would have to see each other again.

So once camp ends, Ike gets on a flight to California and Mike does a secret handshake with Spot and is taken down to New York City.

When Mike sees his mother for the first time he’s nearly frozen in place and all he can do after a moment is rush to hug her.

Katherine is a novelist, she’s written a few best selling series and she loves to let her son help her edit and write with her. She also loves to have her son help her come up with illustrations because he got his artistic ability from his dad.

When Ike meets Jack for the first time, he instantly finds that Jack is one of the goofiest people he ever met. Jack owns a winery and is very wealthy and they live on a vinyard. When Jack takes him home, Ike meets Race, one of Jack’s old foster brothers who is now somewhat of a live-in nanny and housekeeper, and their dog Riley, a large French Mastiff. Jack tells Race to help his boy unpack before bringing him down to meet somebody.

Race does, telling the kid that the somebody wasn’t someone Race himself was too fond of. He makes the boy his favorite snack and helps him unpack before sending Ike into the backyard to meet none other than Harrison Parker, a hood looking, conceited man who Ike is suspicious of from the start. So Ike tries to chase Harrison off after seeing how possessive and controlling Harrison is over Jack. When it doesn’t work, he tries to call Mike, only making Race suspicious of him.

The next day, when Jack takes Ike on a horseback ride, Jack reveals that Harrison proposed to him. So Ike rushes back to the house where Jack follows and tries to calm him down, only for the boy to start yelling at him in French. This shocks Jack as the only other language his son knows is Spanish. He lets it go when Ike says he learned it at camp and Jack just leaves for a moment to take a walk, while Race wonders out loud if the boy wasn’t who he said he was.

The boy asks if Race was wondering if he was Isaac. Race freezes and asks the boy how he knew that, prompting the kid to reveal that he is Isaac. Race is too stunned to reveal that to Jack when he comes in to talk to Race again and keeps it a secret.

When Mike tries to call Ike from New York after seeing an SOS fax in Spot’s hand, he is caught by his grandfather trying to call from a pay phone. So Joe encourages him to tell Katherine the truth, and Mike does, lying to his mother about having called his father and told him everything. Katherine is stunned and asks Spot to come with her to switch the twins back and get on with their lives.

When they arrive in California, Jack is only at the hotel they’re at because he’s trying to plan a wedding. Harrison’s uncle, Mr. Snyder is there to help them and Ike overhears them talking about taking all of Jack’s money.

Katherine gets drunk on the flight over and is hammered when she sees her boys together for the first time. Race and Spot end up hitting it off and sneaking away and the first time Jack sees Katherine again, he falls into the hotel pool, hitting his head and letting Katherine take care of him only for her to meet Harrison and reveal the fact that Mike is a twin. Harrison is not happy with the information, having planned on sending Mike to a boarding school once he and Jack were married.

Eventually, when Katherine tries to take Ike home, Mike and Ike refuse to tell their parents who is who and demand to go on Jack and Mike’s end of summer camping trip together. Jack and Katherine reluctantly agree.

When they go on the trip, it is revealed that Katherine encouraged Harrison to go instead of her and on this trip, Mike and Ike spend the entire time tormenting the man they can’t stand until Harrison tries to make Jack choose between him or his sons. Jack instantly chooses his son’s and goes home, asking Katherine out on a date.

The two eventually get married and Spot proposes Race at the reception.

I love this one.

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[ledenews]

Ohio Esports: Changing the Game

Not too long ago, playing video games consisted of powering up your Atari, grabbing a joystick and shooting space aliens trying to attack your ship. Eventually, Nintendo came along and this process evolved into using two buttons to guide a plumber through harrowing lands in his quest to save the princess. If you were lucky, you had a second controller so your best friend could play. No groups. No internet. No headphones. In the years that followed, video games changed drastically, switching from side-scrolling quests to interactive, story-driven movies and contests. The advent of the internet allowed for online play, where gamers could compete against each other in different types of matches. It wasn’t long after that people discovered they could form leagues for competitive play. That’s when gaming competitions started popping up. StarCraft, Warcraft III, and, of course, Madden, seemed the most popular. Esports was born. And the state of Ohio loves it. In 2023, the Ohio High School Athletic Association officially partnered with Esports Ohio, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an Esports league for high school students. While face-to-face video game competitions have been around since 1981, it wasn’t until 2000 that they fully evolved into the internet-based mass competitions we know today. These organized multiplayer competitions, played individually or by teams, grew tremendously since then; not only in participation but in the amount of media attention they received, mainly because the grand prize could go as high as $1 million. Seeing this opportunity, a group of educators formed Esports Ohio six years ago. At the start, they had 12 high school teams. This year, they have 803 rosters, 5,015 players and 294 schools. “We feel that we will continue to add more players in teams,” said Esports Ohio President Jacob Gebers. “We hope to have over 350 schools in the next 5 years.” The partnership has been a win-win for both organizations. Students who may not be interested in contact sports now have the opportunity to compete in an activity more suited to their interests. OSHAA can help the organization grow. “OHSAA has a long history of high school sports and have (sic) connections throughout the state,” Gebers said. “They are able to help promote to schools our league and what we can do while we can still control the logistics. We are also able to hand out OHSAA trophies to winning teams which is a fantastic accomplishment.” Gebers said Esports Ohio was founded to give students the ability to play other schools in Ohio and build upon existing rivalries. Video gaming obviously was important to the Esports Ohio founders. But why? Gebers said that despite the negative connotations video games often receive, the benefits of playing in a team setting can have a positive impact. “I am a gamer when I have the time. I really like the way it forces people to have teamwork and also giving an outlet for those that may not be involved in other activities. Learning how to work together with other students is a long-life lesson,” Gebers explaiend. “This also includes learning how to communicate efficiently as well as problem solving.” Now, games like Overwatch, Fortnite, League of Legends, Super Smash Brothers, chess, baseball and even Just Dance are in the mix. Locally, the sport is growing, with schools like St. John Central Academy, Belmont Harrison Career Center, Buckeye Local High School, Buckeye Trail High School, Caldwell High School, Cambridge High School, Conotton Valley High School and East Liverpool boasting programs, according to the Ohio Esports website. Read the full article

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Blaire and Harrison’s mothers!

Cameron is a plumber. She wears her heart on her sleeve and she doesn’t believe in subtlety.

Zawadi is the CEO of a company (haven’t decided what kind of company). She’s a little aloof and stern, but she has a huge soft streak.