#The Coombes Legacy

[antiquatedsimmer]

It's getting cold in Henford, and the family must wear layered clothing and gloves inside to keep warm.

Edith is feeling the hardship of motherhood lately! and Jospehine's disobedience has been very persistent.

It seems like as soon as one mess is cleaned up Josephine is already off making another.

Family time consists of lots of time relaxing around the furnace to stay warm and Edith has taken to doing mostly indoor chores again while she works on growing baby number 2!

[ice-creamforbreakfast]

She didn't have much time to dwell on it, as it was career day. None of the careers interested her in any way. She knew she wanted to be an artist, not whatever this was.

Ms. Coombes: Now dear, what did you think? Marzia: I know I want to be an artist. Ms. Coombes: Oh honey, don't we all? Dream smaller. What about a career as an astronaut? 

 Marzia wasn't impressed.

[allthecanadianpolitics]

There are few personalities that unite Canadians quite like Mr. Dressup.

For 29 years, spanning an impressive 4,000 episodes, the beloved children’s show host appeared on television screens across the country, inviting kids to explore his iconic Tickle Trunk alongside a legion of puppet sidekicks, including the cherished duo of Casey and Finnegan.

And although many are familiar with the character portrayed by Ernie Coombs, far fewer know the endearing story of how Mr. Dressup came to be a mainstay on Canadian TV.

Now, a new documentary is set to explore that, taking a deep dive into the Mr. Dressup’s legacy as well as his profound impact on children’s programming.

“There’s not enough time to discuss the things that I learned (while making the documentary),” Rob McCallum, the director of Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, told Global News. [...]

Continue Reading.

Tagging: @politicsofcanada

[georgefairbrother]

Remembering Stephen Lewis, merchant seamen turned actor and writer, who passed away August 12th, 2015.

Born in Poplar, East London, in 1926, he initially went to sea, before joining Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop, where he made his West End debut in The Hostage, by Brendan Behan, in 1958.

He wrote Sparrers Can't Sing, a play performed in broad cockney with significant improvisation, which was adapted as a feature film in 1963.

According to Variety:

"…The film is based on a play that (Joan Littlewood) staged at the Theatre Workshop. She and the author of the play, Stephen Lewis, collaborated on the loose screenplay and Littlewood surrounds herself with most of the Workshop cast. She also operates almost entirely on location in the East End that she knows and clearly loves so well…Much of the dialog, which is rather salty, appears to have been made up off the cuff of the players. This shows up dangerously in the intimate scenes, but gives gusto to others..."

Stephen Lewis later found lifelong fame as Blakey in LWT's On the Buses, on television and in three movie adaptations by Hammer, which went on to be some of the most profitable British feature films of the early 1970s. He wrote 12 episodes of On the Buses with co-star Bob Grant, as well their segment for the 1972 ITV Christmas special, All Star Comedy Carnival, and IMDb lists him as a contributing writer for the anthology series Armchair Theatre (Thames/ITV) and Comedy Playhouse (BBC).

He reprised the character of Blakey in the On the Buses spinoff, Don't Drink the Water (1974-75), with Blakey having retired to Spain with his sister, played by Pat Coombs.

He popped up on British television over the years with the occasional cameo, and appeared in David Croft and Richard Spendlove's Oh Doctor Beeching (1995-97), and in 135 episodes of Last of the Summer Wine.

Unlike Bob Grant, who struggled with the legacy of his On the Buses stardom and subsequent typecasting, with ultimately tragic consequences, Stephen Lewis happily embraced his persona to the very end...and beyond.

(This image: 70s Time Machine. Other Background from IMDb, Variety and The Guardian)

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[bookaddict24-7]

New Young Adult Releases! (July 25th, 2023)

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Have I missed any new Young Adult releases? Have you added any of these books to your TBR? Let me know!

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New Standalones/First in a Series:

Infested by Angel Luis Colón

Ghosted by Amanda Quain

Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington

Rana Joon & the One & Only Now by Shideh Etaat

Bonesmith by Nicki Pau Preto

All Alone with You by Amelia Diane Coombs

The Legacies by Jessica Goodman

One Song by A.J. Betts

New Sequels:

One of Us is Back (One of Us is Lying #3) by Karen McManus

House of Roots & Ruin (Sisters of the Salt #2) by Erin A. Craig

Love & Gravity (Always Human #2) by Ari North

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Happy reading!

[wendellcapili]

As a Ph.D. scholar at the Australian National University (ANU) from 2004 to 2007, I stayed at the University House. I chose to live there because it is near my Coombs Building office. It was only halfway through my studies that I appreciated its rich history dating back to its establishment in 1954 as the oldest residential college at the university. The University House has undergone significant changes to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Originally designed to house academic units and later as a residence for faculty, staff, and postgraduate students, the building has transformed into a multifunctional space that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities. The dormitory section where I lived serves as housing for Ph.D. Students, the rest of the building has been converted into 150 hotel-style rooms for visitors. Designed by architect and professor Brian Lewis, the University House is recognized as a heritage site by ANU, the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, and the Government of Australia. The ceremonial opening of the University House in 1954, graced by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, marked a significant milestone in its history. Over the years, the building has adapted to changing times and needs, transitioning from the traditional Oxbridge collegiate system to that of a manor with facilities attuned to the 21st century. The University House has been a venue for numerous academic and social gatherings, including traditional Oxbridge formal dinners and free wine tastings for Ph.D. residents on Wednesday evenings. Its illustrious history is further enriched by the distinguished individuals who have resided within its walls, such as Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. A standout moment during my time at the University House was the visit by Crown Prince Frederick and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark in 2005, during which a memorandum of understanding was signed between ANU and universities in Copenhagen and Aarhus. It was unforgettable because I was busy writing my dissertation in my office daily from 12 noon till 5 a.m. I did not receive last-minute word about vacating the dorm premises after breakfast because Danish guests will be passing through. I was showering leisurely before noon, after waking up, minutes before the VIPs dropped by, when security knocked and slipped a note under my door, frantically instructing me to get properly dressed ASAP. The University House has become a heritage-listed boutique hotel with various dining options and event spaces. Despite facing challenges like the hailstorm damage in January 2020, the building is resilient and undergoing restoration to continue its legacy of academic excellence and cultural significance for future generations to appreciate. As University House continues to thrive, its importance within the ANU community remains unwavering, ensuring its place in its rich history for generations to come. #australiannationaluniversity

[sportofusalacrosse]

Top lacrosse video today: I Kicked The World’s Biggest Football And This Happened

Top lacrosse news

„Registration open for @Victory_Events Gold Standard (boys in classes 2025-2027) on June 22 at Calvert Regional Park, North East, MD” – phillylacrosse

„Marist names Balcarcel (Delaware Valley HS, PA) with distinction of wearing No. 34 to honor legacy of Eddie Coombs” – phillylacrosse

„Help Wanted: Harlem Lacrosse has openings for Philly Program Directors” – phillylacrosse

„Local teams can rent indoor turf space at Gameday Athletics in West Chester for next clinic, practice or function” – phillylacrosse

„Registration open for @Victory Events Beast of the East (boys in grad years 2025-27) on June 14 at MSI Sports Village in Aston” – phillylacrosse

Best tweets – 2024. 01. 14.

[celestialmazer]

"Losing Taylor was a jolt to the cosmos." - Stewart Copeland

Everyone did so well in creating an epic, emotional tribute to an incredible musician & man who affected the lives of so many - and whose legacy will live on in countless ways.

6 hrs long, 50 songs, laughs and tears as we streamed the show (beside the tv a now empty Coors Light can performing as a short of Relic, a can that got thrown into the crowd & that we caught at the end of the last show we saw them at 🍻)

Highlights almost feels a weird way to phrase it but was happy to go along for the ride and especially enjoy the unexpected of: Kesha the babe ⭐, Chevy Metal owning the joint, Justin Hawkins' costumes & vibe, glad I've now heard of Josh Freese!, Wolfgang Van Halen shredding even though he doesn't mainly consider himself a guitarist lol, Violet Grohl's incredible singing (performing Jeff Buckley no less), swaggering out some AC/DC (and realising Brian Johnson and Justin Hawkins remind me of Frank Reynolds from IASIP and Klaus from Umbrella Academy 😂, also "if Brian tells you to do something, you fucking do it!" twitter.com/JustinHawkins/status/1566790445220372482?s=20&t=Ls4AkB34klZNMuVkhEbNYA ), Stewart Copeland being a big ham but showing up all presentable and hitting it like this was 40 years ago, Nandi being an absolute legend, Queen handling their second epic tribute at Wembley 30 years after Freddie, and of course Shane Hawkins embodying the most tangible spirit of Taylor in what must have been a very difficult and badass performance.

😭🤘🥁 🦅

www.taylorhawkinstributeconcert.com

Setlist:

Liam Gallagher with Foo Fighters – Rock ‘N’ Roll Star

Liam Gallagher with Foo Fighters – Live Forever

Josh Homme, Chris Chaney, Omar Hakim, and Nile Rodgers – Let’s Dance (David Bowie)

Gaz Coombes, Chris Chaney, Omar Hakim, and Nile Rodgers – Modern Love (David Bowie)

Chevy Metal and The Coattail Riders – Psycho Killer (Talking Heads)

Kesha, Chevy Metal, and The Coattail Riders – Children of the Revolution” (T-Rex)

The Coattail Riders with Justin Hawkins – Louise

The Coattail Riders with Justin Hawkins – Range Rover Bitch

The Coattail Riders with Justin Hawkins – It’s Over

Dave Grohl, Wolfgang Van Halen, Justin Hawkins, and Josh Freese – On Fire (Van Halen)

Dave Grohl, Wolfgang Van Halen, Justin Hawkins, and Josh Freese – Hot for Teacher (Van Halen)

Violet Grohl, Greg Kurstin, Alain Johannes, Chris Chaney, Jason Falkner, and Dave Grohl – Last Goodbye (Jeff Buckley)

Violet Grohl, Greg Kurstin, Alain Johannes, Chris Chaney, Jason Falkner, and Dave Grohl – Grace (Jeff Buckley)

Supergrass – Going Out

Supergrass – Alright

Supergrass – Caught by the Fuzz

Them Crooked Vultures – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John)

Them Crooked Vultures – Gunman

Them Crooked Vultures – Long Slow Goodbye (Queens of the Stone Age)

Pretenders with Dave Grohl – Precious

Pretenders with Dave Grohl – Tattooed Love Boys

Pretenders with Dave Grohl – Brass in Pocket

James Gang – Walk Away

James Gang – The Bomber: Closet Queen / Bolero / Cast Your Fate to the Wind

James Gang with Dave Grohl – Funk #49

Violet Grohl, Mark Ronson, Chris Chaney, and Jason Falkner – Valerie (Amy Winehouse)

Brian Johnson, Lars Ulrich, and Foo Fighters – Back in Black (AC/DC)

Brian Johnson, Lars Ulrich, and Foo Fighters – Let There Be Rock (AC/DC)

Stewart Copeland with Foo Fighters – Next to You (The Police)

Stewart Copeland, Gaz Coombes, and Foo Fighters – Every Little Thing She Does is Magic (The Police)

Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Dave Grohl – 2112 Part I: Overture (RUSH)

Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Dave Grohl – Working Man (RUSH)

Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Omar Hakim – YYZ (RUSH)

Brian May, Roger Taylor, Foo Fighters, Rufus Taylor, and Luke Spiller – We Will Rock You (Queen)

Brian May, Roger Taylor, Foo Fighters, and Rufus Taylor – I’m in Love With My Car (Queen)

Brian May, Roger Taylor, Foo Fighters, Justin Hawkins, and Rufus Taylor – I’m in Love With My Car (Queen)

Brian May, Roger Taylor, Foo Fighters, Sam Ryder, and Rufus Taylor – Somebody to Love (Queen)

Brian May – Love of My Life (Queen)

Foo Fighters with Josh Freese – Times Like These

Foo Fighters with Josh Freese – All My Life

Foo Fighters with Travis Barker – The Pretender

Foo Fighters with Travis Barker – Monkey Wrench

Foo Fighters with Nandi Bushell – Learn to Fly

Foo Fighters with Rufus Taylor – These Days

Foo Fighters with Rufus Taylor – Best of You

Paul McCartney, Chrissie Hynde, Foo Fighters, and Omar Hakim – Oh! Darling (The Beatles)

Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, and Omar Hakim – Helter Skelter (The Beatles)

Foo Fighters with Omar Hakim – Aurora

Foo Fighters with Shane Hawkins – My Hero

Dave Grohl – Everlong

A run through of the show:consequence.net/2022/09/taylor-hawkins-foo-fighters-tribute-concert-memorable-moments/5/

[tiptoesims]

🗺️ Joy Legacy World Building

Fixed computer, game reloaded, cc redownloaded, now it's time to get my save set up!

I'm starting in Copperdale this time, first up is the high school teachers Angelo Morlind & Rita Coombes!

[aworldofsims]

Connor had spent most of his freshman year of high school hating every second he spent at school. But things changed when he met Grant Milner. Suddenly, the days he spent frowning at others and wishing he could just go home became full of activities and friends.

Grant was far from popular, but he did have a small group of friends that welcomed Connor right away. They talked in the cafeteria everyday, and they went out together on weekends. They all tried the spicy curry challenge at the Spice Festival.

They also blew bubbles together at the festival, though they couldn't feel the flavor of the bubbles very well with their mouths still burning.

When Connor's sophomore year began, he was already an important member of that group. He no longer felt like an outsider, who was always wondering what he should say or do while they were having bubble tea after school.

Connor: "Guys, who wants to catch a movie this Friday? We're gonna need it after a whole day of dealing with Mrs. Coombes' bullshit. And what are we gonna do this weekend?"

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[antiquatedsimmer]

The Coombes Legacy

Daniel Coombes & Edith Mont Coombes - 1890 A woman from a wealthy family and an outlaw from a notorious gang fall for one another and decide to ditch their lives to be together.

More in-depth back story below! I accidentally made it longer than expected. WHOOPS. I'm more of an artist than a writer and I don't think every post I make will be this detailed and in-depth... but its good practice!

Edith Montgomery Calloway was born into a wealthy family in Windenburg and while living there she met her future husband, Butch Boone. Butch Boone was an outlaw who joined the Van Doren gang in his early teens. A gang centered around robbing banks, trains, and stagecoaches. Butch pursued Edith with the intent of getting information & forming a plan to rob Edith's family estate and ends up falling for her tender personality. Obscure interrogations turned into dates and by the end of the month they were infatuated with each other, Butch knew her noble status and his criminal history would make it impossible to be accepted into her family so he took his final cut from the gang, packed what he could, packed it onto a small covered wagon and snuck onto the Calloway estate to propose.

Butch, as quietly as he could, poured his heart out to Edith from outside her bedroom window, and Edith enthusiastically accepted!

Edith's heart fluttered and she struggled to keep her voice down, She was relieved to know Butch loved her as much as she did him.

Except now what? Once the excitement passed anxiety flooded her head. Her family would never allow their engagement and Edith would have to leave everything she's known behind!

Did she really want to leave her family behind? Edith knew she'd most likely never see her siblings again. " Would they even understand? " Negative thoughts clouded her brain. Edith has only ever known a life of luxury...

Was Butch worth throwing it all away?

" Yes! Yes he was! "

Despite the rollercoaster of emotions, Edith knew at least one thing for sure, Her father had already been discussing plans about Marry her off to another wealthy family in Windenburg, If Edith didn't go now she'd surely marry whatever vainglorious man they planted in front of her whether she loved him or not.

Edith had always done whatever task her family has asked of her, she was not going to be trapped in a loveless marriage for the sake of climbing the social ladder!

Edith quietly changed from her nightgown, packing what clothes and trinkets she could take with her, and snuck down into her father's library to take what she could from her family's emergency funds.

Butch lead Edith out of her family's property where they rode off to leave Windenburg and bought tickets onto a boat to take them to Henford-on-Bagley to start a new life together.

On the way to Henford Butch decided it was best to pick up an Alias to help leave their histories behind them. Butch Boone would now be known as Daniel Coombes and Edith would become Edith Mont Coombes.

Butch pulled what funds they had left and took a loan from the Henford bank to buy a large patch of farmland with a house on the hill.

Daniel and Edith had a private wedding under a tree on their farmland and are both eager to start their new life together. But will it last?

Can Daniel the former Butch Boone, really leave his criminal lifestyle behind and devote himself to working to pay off the heavy bank loans and keep his family afloat? Will Edith be able to leave her aristocratic way of life behind, roll up her sleeves, and get her hands dirty for once to make the farm work? Or will the hard work tear their relationship apart? Was their impromptu marriage a huge mistake?

We'll have to wait and see ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[sippinhoneylemon]

20+ tv shows to watch during quarantine.

hey guys! so i know everyone’s been super bored. i’ve been occupied by binging on tv shows for the past couple weeks and i’ve compiled a little bit of a list to recommend to you and a synopsis of each tv show along with any actors/actresses you might be familiar with additionally, ill have listed ways to watch these shows. enjoy ;)

1. Marvel’s Inhumans - (Disney+, iTunes, ABC app/site)

This is about a colonization of inhumans (people with powers) who live on a city, named Attilan, on the moon. When the king’s brother betrays him and forms a coup against him, the royal family is forced to leave Attilan and flee to Earth. Down on Earth, they make friends and within all of that, they learn to see the flaws of themselves and their city. They also have to find each other and find a way to regain their throne and save the people of Attilan before the city collapses. (1 season, 8 episodes)

Actors you may know: 

Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones)

Henry Ian Cusick (Lost, The 100)

2. Marvel’s Agents of Shield - (Hulu, Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play)

This is about a group of SHIELD agents who continuously fight to save the world from Hydra, inhumans, aliens, and themselves. They are left to fight the battles the Avengers are too busy to fight. Each season ranges from them fighting Hydra to traveling throughout space and time to save each other and the world. (ongoing)

Actors you may know:

Clark Gregg (Iron Man, Iron Man II, The Avengers, Captain Marvel)

Ming-Na Wen (Mulan, Mulan II)

Adrianne Palicki (GI Joe, John Wick)

Dove Cameron (Liv & Maddie, Descendants)

Luke Mitchell (H20 Just Add Water, The Tomorrow People)

Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter, Captain America: The First Avenger)

3. Spinning Out - (Netflix)

This is about a girl who was performing during sectionals when she attempted to jump and hit her head on the ice, almost sending her to her death. Ever since then, she has been afraid to attempt any jumps while skating and she has given up on her ice skating career. When a new opportunity arrises and she gets the chance to skate, she has to choose between her ego and partner skating. This show is about how she has to overcome her emotions and bipolar disorder enable to reach her dream of skating in the olympics. (1 season, 10 episodes)

Actors you may know:

Kaya Scodelario (The Maze Runner)

Willow Shields (The Hunger Games)

January Jones (X-Men: First Class)

Kaitlyn Leeb (Christmas With a View, Christmas With a Prince)

4. Teen Wolf - (iTunes, Fandango, Google Play, Vudu, Amazon Prime)

This is about a guy who gets bitten and turned into a werewolf one night and has to learn to protect his friends from all the dangers of their town. His best friend is human and his girlfriend is a werewolf hunter. Despite all of that, he has learn to deal with werewolves that are after him and supernatural beings to protect his friends and family. (6 seasons)

Actors you may know:

Dylan O’Brien (The Maze Runner, American Assassin, The Intern)

Tyler Posey (Truth or Dare)

Cody Christian (Pretty Little Liars, All American)

Tyler Hoechlin (Supergirl)

Shelley Hennig (The Secret Circle, Unfriended)

Colton Haynes (Arrow, San Andreas)

Daniel Sharman (Medici, Fear the Walking Dead, Immortals)

5. The Vampire Diaries - (Netflix, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, Amazon Prime, Fandango, Youtube)

This is about a girl who encounters two vampire brothers who have just moved into town. Her best friend is a witch and together with the rest of their friends, they have to face the evils that are coming after them, the town, and their families. (8 seasons)

Actors you may know

Nina Dobrev (Degrassi, Flatliners)

Ian Somerhalder (V Wars, Lost)

Paul Wesley (Fallen, Tell me a Story)

Candice King (After We Collided)

6. The Originals - (Netflix, iTunes, Fandango, Amazon Prime, Youtube, Vudu, Google Play)

This is about the original vampires and how they’ve managed to survive for over a thousand years by putting their family above all. They are constantly targeted by their past and when a miracle child comes into play, they risk everything to protect her, even their family. (5 seasons)

Actors you may know:

Phoebe Tonkin (H20 Just Add Water, The Secret Circle)

Claire Holt (H20 Just Add Water, Pretty Little Liars, 47 Meters Down)

Summer Fontana (Dark Phoenix)

Danielle Campbell (Starstruck, Tell Me a Story)

Maisie Richardson-Sellers (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow)

Daniel Sharman (Teen Wolf, Immortals, Fear the Walking Dead, Medici)

Torrance Coombs (Reign)

7. Legacies - (Netflix, iTunes, CW app/site)

This is about the miracle child in The Originals and the school she has grown up in all her life. When monsters start attacking the school, she has to make calls that a teenager should never have to make to save the school. She has to also protect her friends as she is haunted by her past and her family. (ongoing)

Actors you may know:

Matthew Davis (The Vampire Diaries, Legally Blonde)

Thomas Doherty (Descendants)

Chris Wood (The Vampire Diaries, Supergirl)

Leo Howard (Kickin’ It)

8. DC’s Titans - (iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime, Vudu)

This is about a girl with dark and dangerous powers and how the team of Titans try and keep her safe while discovering more about her powers and where she comes from. They struggle to keep the world safe along with all their friends too. (ongoing)

Actors you may know:

Brenton Thwaites (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Gods of Egypt)

Ryan Potter (Lab Rats: Elite Force, Big Hero 6)

Iain Glen (Game of Thrones)

9. Grey’s Anatomy - (Netflix, Hulu, ABC app/site, Youtube, Google Play, iTunes, Amazon Prime, Vudu)

This is about surgeons in a hospital and the drama of their lives from facing unique patients each day. They also face tragic incidents within the show and struggle to stay friends with each other. (ongoing)

Actors you may know:

Basically everyone

10. The Secret Circle - (Amazon Prime)

This is about a girl who moves into a new town and discovers her powers as a witch. She also discovers the truth about her family and the reason why her mother was murdered. (1 season, 22 episodes)

Actors you may know:

Britt Robertson (The Longest Ride, The Space Between Us, Tomorrowland, I Still Believe)

Phoebe Tonkin (H20 Just Add Water, The Originals)

Shelley Hennig (Teen Wolf, Unfriended)

Chris Zylka (10 Things I Hate About You)

11. Charmed (2005) - (Netflix, iTunes, Youtube, Amazon Prime, Vudu, Google Play)

This is about a group of sisters and how they discover their powers. Monsters and demons constantly try and attack their family because they want their powers for themselves so they must constantly defend themselves and their friends. (8 seasons)

Actors you may know:

Holly Marie Combs (Pretty Little Liars)

Alyssa Milano (Insatiable)

Brian Krause (Blue Lagoon, Return to the Blue Lagoon)

Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory)

12. V Wars - (Netflix)

This is about a doctor who discovers a new virus that quickly infects everyone, including his best friend. He also discovers that the people with this virus are called bloods because they have to feed on blood to survive. He has to choose and try and prevent a war between humanity and the bloods. (ongoing)

Actors you may know:

Ian Somerhalder (The Vampire Diaries)

Nikki Reed (Twilight Saga)

13. The Shannara Chronicles - (Netflix, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, Amazon Prime)

This is about a post dystopian fantasy world, taking place in present day San Francisco. A demon is trying to destroy their world so a group of people must go and save Shannara before it is destroyed. (2 seasons)

Actors you may know:

Austin Butler (The Carrie Diaries, Switched At Birth)

Poppy Drayton (The Little Mermaid)

Malese Jow (The Flash, The Vampire Diaries)

Vanessa Morgan (Riverdale, My Babysitter’s A Vampire)

Brooke Williams (Agents of SHIELD)

John Rhys-Davies (Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Indiana Jones Films)

14. The Witcher - (Netflix)

This is about a rare witcher who’s purpose is to destroy evil beings. He has an unknown past with a princess which is hinted throughout the film and he has to work to save the princess from her kingdom which is being overthrown. (ongoing)

Actors you may know:

Henry Cavil (Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman, Justice League)

15. Outlander - (STARZ app/site, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Vudu, Youtube, Google Play, Roku, Sling)

This is about a woman who is on her honeymoon in the Scottish highlands with her husband when she gets magically transported back in time during the 1700′s. She must work to go back to her time period even when she’s falling for someone who doesn’t belong in her time period. (ongoing)

Actors you may know:

Sam Heughan (The Spy Who Dumped Me)

16. Once Upon A Time - (Netflix, Fandango, iTunes, Amazon Prime, Vudu, Youtube, Google Play)

This is about a woman who is approached by a child she left years ago. He leads her to a town where fairytale characters exist but are under a spell which caused them to forget who they were and why they were there.  (7 seasons)

Actors you may know:

Rebecca Mader (Lost)

Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy)

Sebastian Stan (Avengers Series)

17. Beauty and the Beast - (Netflix, iTunes)

This is about a woman who is a cop and was saved when she was younger by a “beast”. She discovers the man behind this beast and how he was experimented on in the military, causing him to turn into a “beast.” Together, they must face the dangers of his strength and his past. (4 seasons)

Actors you may know:

Kristin Kreuk (Smallville, Street Fighter)

Jay Ryan (IT Chapter II)

Rachel Skarsten (Reign, Birds of Prey, Batwoman)

18. The Haunting of Hill House - (Netflix)

This is about siblings who work their way through grief after their mother killed herself in their family home. They must work past their grief and discover the truth about the house and why it made her kill herself. (ongoing)

Actors you may know:

Victoria Pedretti (You)

Elizabeth Reaser (Twilight Saga, Ouiji: Origin of Evil)

Michiel Huisman (Age of Adaline, Game of Thrones, The Guernsey Literary and the Potato Peel Pie Society)

19. The 100 - (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Youtube, Google Play, Vudu, iTunes)

This is about a post apocalyptic Earth and how a crew of people managed to survive the poison on Earth almost a century ago. They decide to take the risk and come down from space to encounter a group of people who have been living on earth all this time. (ongoing)

Actors you may know:

Eliza Taylor (Christmas Inheritance)

Alycia Debnam-Carey (Fear the Walking Dead)

Henry Ian Cusick (Marvel’s Inhumans, Lost)

Isaiah Washington (Grey’s Anatomy)

20. Travelers - (Netflix)

This is about a group of people in a futuristic, apocalyptic Earth who are able to send their consciousness back in time to a person who is moments from death. This group goes back in time with the hopes of trying to save Earth before it is destroyed. (3 seasons)

Actors you may know:

Kind of unlikely

21. Quantico - (Netflix, Vudu, Amazon Prime, Fandango, Google Play, Youtube)

This is about a woman who volunteers for the FBI academy in Quantico but finds dark secrets about her teammates as they get pick out and booted from the academy one by one. (3 seasons)

Actors you may know:

Blair Underwood (LA Law)

Priyanka Chopra (married to Nick Jonas)

Karolina Wydraw (Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD)

22. Reign - (Netflix, CW app/site, Fandango, Amazon Prime, iTunes, Microsoft Movies and TV, Vudu)

This is about Mary Queen of Scots as she explores France and it’s secrets that lie within the kingdom’s walls. She has to get married to Francis, son of Catherine de Medici and struggles to balance her feelings, friends, and the darkness all together. (4 seasons)

Actors you may know:

Adelaide Kane (Teen Wolf, The Purge)

Torrance Coombs (The Originals)

Anna Popplewell (Chronicles of Narnia Series)

23. Marvel’s Runaways - (Disney+, Hulu, Vudu, iTunes, Google Play)

This is about a group of childhood friends who come together and accidentally find their parents murdering a young girl. Some discover they are mutants and they team up to try and stop their parents. (3 seasons)

Actors you may know:

Greg Sulkin (A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish, Avalon High, Wizards of Waverly Place)

Annie Wersching (The Vampire Diaries)

Olivia Holt (Kickin’ it, Girl Meets Monster, Cloak and Dagger)

Julian McMahon (Charmed)

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All about Taylor Hawkins 1st & 2nd Tribute Concert

Over the weekend, the first of two tribute concerts for late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was held on the 3rd September Saturday night. The Foo Fighters played a six-hour show at Wembley Stadium in England, their first performance since drummer Taylor Hawkins passed away in March. The band was joined by some of the best musicians working today. Hawkins' favorite musicians, including Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen, Liam Gallagher, Travis Barker, and AC/Brian DC's Johnson, were all brought out for the event by the Foo Fighters. Grohl's opening remarks made it obvious that the event would pay tribute to Taylor Hawkins' legacy in more ways than one: "A tremendous damn night for a gigantic god damn person." Later, Dave Chappelle referred to Hawkins as "a legend of a man" and recalled meeting him and his son Shane. The evening's musical performances began with two classic Oasis songs performed by Liam Gallagher and the Foo Fighters, and a moving videotape was given by Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Grohl's incredible performance, which lasted almost six hours overall and featured a setlist of 50 songs, left a profound lasting impression on Hawkins and the Foo Fighters as a whole. A full setlist of 50 songs: - "Rock 'N' Roll Star" by the Foo Fighters and Liam Gallagher - "Live Forever" by the Foo Fighters featuring Liam Gallagher - Let's Dance by Josh Homme, Chris Chaney, Omar Hakim, and Nile Rodgers (David Bowie) - "Modern Love" by Nile Rodgers, Chris Chaney, Omar Hakim, and Gaz Coombes (David Bowie) - "Psycho Killer" by Chevy Metal and The Coattail Riders (Talking Heads) - Children of the Revolution by The Coattail Riders, Kesha, and Chevy Metal (T-Rex) - Louise by The Coattail Riders featuring Justin Hawkins - Justin Hawkins and The Coattail Riders perform "Range Rover Bitch" - It's Over by The Coattail Riders featuring Justin Hawkins - 'On Fire' by Josh Freese, Justin Hawkins, Wolfgang Van Halen, and Dave Grohl (Van Halen) - "Hot for Teacher" by Dave Grohl, Wolfgang Van Halen, Justin Hawkins, and Josh Freese (Van Halen) - Chris Chaney, Greg Kurstin, Alain Johannes, Violet Grohl, - 'Last Goodbye' features Violet Grohl, Greg Kurstin, Alain Johannes, Chris Chaney, Jason Falkner, and Dave Grohl (Jeff Buckley) - Grace by Dave Grohl, Violet Grohl, Greg Kurstin, Alain Johannes, Chris Chaney, Jason Falkner, and others (Jeff Buckley) - Supergrass – ‘Going Out’ - "Alright" by Supergrass - "Caught by the Fuzz" by Supergrass - the song "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Them Crooked Vultures (Elton John) - Gunman's song, "Them Crooked Vultures" - "Long Slow Goodbye" by Them Crooked Vultures (Queens of the Stone Age) - Pretenders performing "Precious" with Dave Grohl - Dave Grohl and the Pretenders perform "Tattooed Love Boys" - Pretenders featuring Dave Grohl - ‘Brass in Pocket’ - "Walk Away" by James Gang - "The Bomber: Closet Queen," "Bolero," and "Cast Your Fate to the Wind" by James Gang - "Funk #49" by Dave Grohl and James Gang - 'Valerie' by Jason Falkner, Chris Chaney, Mark Ronson, and Violet Grohl (Amy Winehouse) - Lars and Brian Johnson Back in Black (AC/DC) by Foo Fighters, Lars Ulrich, and Brian Johnson - "Let There Be Rock" by Brian Johnson, Lars Ulrich, and the Foo Fighters (AC/DC) - "Next to You" by the Foo Fighters featuring Stewart Copeland (The Police) - "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" by Foo Fighters, Stewart Copeland, and Gaz Coombes (The Police) - "2112 Part I: Overture," by Dave Grohl, Alex Lifeson, and Geddy Lee (RUSH) - "Working Man" by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Dave Grohl (RUSH) - 'YYZ' by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Omar Hakim (RUSH) - We Will Rock You by Brian May, Roger Taylor, the Foo Fighters, Rufus Taylor, and Luke Spiller (Queen) - I'm in Love With My Car by Brian May, Roger Taylor, the Foo Fighters, and Rufus Taylor (Queen) - I'm in Love With My Car by Brian May, Roger Taylor, the Foo Fighters, Justin Hawkins, and Rufus Taylor (Queen) - "Somebody to Love" by Brian May, Roger Taylor, the Foo Fighters, Sam Ryder, and Rufus Taylor (Queen) - "Love of My Life" by Brian May (Queen) - "Times Like These" by the Foo Fighters featuring Josh Freese - ‘All My Life’ by Josh Freese and the Foo Fighters - ‘The Pretender’ by Travis Barker and the Foo Fighters - Travis Barker and the Foo Fighters perform "Monkey Wrench" - ‘Learn to Fly’ by Nandi Bushell and the Foo Fighters - Rufus Taylor and the Foo Fighters perform "These Days" - Rufus Taylor and the Foo Fighters perform "Best of You" - Oh! Darling by Omar Hakim, Chrissie Hynde, Paul McCartney, and the Foo Fighters (The Beatles) - ‘Helter Skelter’ by Paul McCartney, the Foo Fighters, and Omar Hakim (The Beatles) - "Aurora" by the Foo Fighters and Omar Hakim - Foo Fighters with Shane Hawkins – ‘My Hero’ - Dave Grohl – ‘Everlong’ On September 27, a second homage performance will occur at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Taylor Hawkins, the late drummer for the Foo Fighters, will be honored in upcoming concerts. Livestream information has also been made available. For more updates to check out Whatson. Read the full article

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KEEP MY HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO

by Amelia Diane Coombs

(Simon Pulse, 7/14/20 6/23/20)

9781534452978

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Caroline “Chuck” Wilson has big plans for spring break—hit up estate sales to score vintage fashion finds and tour the fashion school she dreams of attending. But her dad wrecks those plans when he asks her to spend vacation working the counter at Bigmouth’s Bowl, her family’s failing bowling alley. Making things astronomically worse, Chuck finds out her dad is way behind on back rent—meaning they might be losing Bigmouth’s, the only thing keeping Chuck’s family in San Francisco. And the one person other than Chuck who wants to do anything about it? Beckett Porter, her annoyingly attractive ex-best friend. So when Beckett propositions Chuck with a plan to make serious cash infiltrating the Bay Area action bowling scene, she accepts. But she can’t shake the nagging feeling that she’s acting irrational—too much like her mother for comfort. Plus, despite her best efforts to keep things strictly business, Beckett’s charm is winning her back over...in ways that go beyond friendship. If Chuck fails, Bigmouth’s Bowl and their San Francisco legacy are gone forever. But if she succeeds, she might just get everything she ever wanted.

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Episode 81: No Dice

A tonne of controversial decisions are made in this episode. Listen at your own risk!

Comics reviewed in this episode:

First Things First (3:05) Batman White Knight #1 Batman The Dawnbreaker #1 The Shadow / Batman #1 Harley and Ivy Meet Betty and Veronica #1 The Archies #1 Slots #1 Eugenic #1 Shadowman / Rae Sremmurd #1 Voltron Legendary Defender #1 The Tick #1 Hack/Slash vs Vampirella #1 Punisher The Platoon #1 Spirits of Vengeance #1 Other Publishers (38:03) Ab Irato #6 Jazz Maynard #5 Motor Girl #9 Eleanor and the Egret #4 Centipede #3 Judge Dredd The Blessed Earth #6 Sherlock The Great Game #3 Beautiful Canvas #4 Usagi Yojimbo #162 DC (52:48) Batman #32 Deathstroke #24 Superman #32 Dastardly & Muttley #2 Injustice 2 #11 Savage Things #8 Image (1:06:01) Motor Crush #7 Paper Girls #16 Extremity #7 Elsewhere #3 The Walking Dead #172 Manifest Destiny #31 Stray Bullets Sunshine and Roses #28

Marvel (1:19:07) Avengers #672 Iron Fist #73 Jessica Jones #13 Iceman #6 X-Men Legacy #13 Venom #155 Royals #9 Black Bolt #6 Venomverse #5 Old Man Logan #29 All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #11 Astonishing X-Men #4 Star Wars #37 Darth Vader #6

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Still Star-Crossed - Episode 1.01 - In Fair Verona - Promotional Photos & Press Release

“In Fair Verona, Where We Lay Our Scene” – In the wake of Romeo and Juliet’s tragic deaths, the Montague and Capulet rivalry escalates. A new royal takes the throne in Verona and struggles to determine what is best for his city, which is at the epicenter of mayhem. The series premiere of “Still Star-Crossed” is MONDAY, MAY 29 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. Following the death of her cousin Juliet, Rosaline Capulet (Lashana Lynch) finds herself in the middle of a political play to try and save Verona. She will prove she’s a force to be reckoned with, especially when it comes to her destiny, and must make tough decisions regarding her loyalty to the Capulet name. Rosaline’s sister, Livia Capulet (Ebonee Noel), is a hopeless romantic who dreams of a marriage to provide her with a life she’s always wanted, but her yearning for love makes her an easy target, and she gets drawn into a sordid secret unbeknownst to her. Romeo’s death thrusts his cousin Benvolio Montague (Wade Briggs) into a position of responsibility, as he becomes the sole heir to the Montague name and must abide by a sinister plan to solidify his family’s prominence. A newly crowned Prince Escalus (Sterling Sulieman) is determined to end the bloodshed between the Montagues and Capulets, but his only solution forces him to decide between following his heart and protecting his kingdom. Eager to help her brother rule Verona, Princess Isabella (Medalion Rahimi) finds herself drawn to the throne, but quickly realizes that obtaining power as a woman will require succumbing to a twisted scheme. Lord Capulet (Anthony Head) is the patriarch of the Capulet dynasty and is willing to maintain the legacy of his family’s name at any cost. Lady Capulet (Zuleikha Robinson) may want the same as her husband, but a mystery behind her true ambitions will slowly come to light. The Montagues are on the precipice of matching the Capulets social status, but Romeo’s death threatens to stall their ascent. Angered by grief and the loss of his son, Lord Montague (Grant Bowler) will stop at nothing to ensure the Montagues are the most respected family in Verona. The sparring families aren’t the only ones affected by Romeo and Juliet’s tragic fate. The keeper of Verona’s darkest confessions, Friar Lawrence (Dan Hildebrand), feels a deep responsibility for their deaths, along with the Capulet’s lifelong caretaker, the Nurse (Susan Wooldridge). She holds many secrets of her own, including the fact that she is tending to Count Paris (Torrance Coombs), who was supposed to wed Juliet, but was left for dead after a brutal fight with Romeo. “Still Star-Crossed” stars Grant Bowler as Lord Damiano Montague, Wade Briggs as Benvolio Montague, Torrance Coombs as Count Paris, Dan Hildebrand as Friar Lawrence, Lashana Lynch as Rosaline Capulet, Ebonee Noel as Livia Capulet, Medalion Rahimi as Princess Isabella, Zuleikha Robinson as Lady Guiliana Capulet, Sterling Sulieman as Prince Escalus, Susan Wooldridge as Nurse and Anthony Head as Lord Silvestro Capulet. Guest starring Clara Rugaard as Juliet Capulet, Lucien Laviscount as Romeo Montague, Gregg Chillin as Mercutio, Shazad Latif as Tybalt Capulet, Miguel Angel Ripeu as Baptista Minola, Llew Davies as Truccio and Guillem Fernandez as Niccolo. “In Fair Verona, Where We Lay Our Scene” was written by Heather Mitchell and was directed by Michael Offer.