#hiram maxim

[postersbykeith]

[sweetmeatdale]

Wheeeee!!!!!

[themanifiqueourico]

Trying to find out who made bulbs is all fun and games until you realize:

there are like 6 inventors for it

[swampflix]

New Orleans Film Fest 2024: Documentary Round-Up

Normally, when I scan the New Orleans Film Fest line-up for titles I might be interested in, I rely heavily on the “Narrative Features” filter on their lineup.  This year, I only caught a couple narrative films in-person at the festival: the Zambian funeral drama On Becoming a Guinea Fowl and the Australian stop-motion comedy Memoir of a Snail.  Most of my NOFF selections were filed under the…

[a-true-gentlemummy]

For the most momentous matrimony...

...of my dear friends @esteemed-excellency and @captain-francis-dargor, we are gathered here today, on a most omnious day, to unite in an uttermost cursed and defiling union these two nefarious, corrupted souls soul and abomination in unholy matrimony, under the star-carved auspices of the Scarab, so that the water may darken, the heart-flames may churn, and we may soar once more under the glorious loving light of the SUN

I sing to the Gods,

shining in Havens beyond our sight

I sing for those below,

resting in shadow, among the Reeds

The bargain is struck

they ordered it so

Bask now in the glory of lives entwined

as the waters of the River flow

May their hearts bloom with power

and their household fill with riches

Exalted now, they walk together

planting love brings sustenance.

Blessed now, their joy is together,

there is no tomb for the greedy-hearted.

Revel in the moment, let them enjoy

joyfulness is what marks calm water.

And when the face is turned back to you, after a Storm,

there follows peace before your ka,

for it is the ka that loves to listen,

and it is together that you are unstoppable.

Will you not stand together before the Reckoning?

[nexus-nebulae]

Was reminded that the invention of the telephone was kind of a scandal of not giving credit where it's due, which then immediately reminded me of the same thing happening with the lightbulb. so I went to look up the name of the Black man who was instrumental in the creation of this invention- his name is Lewis Latimer by the way, he created the carbon filaments that incandescent lightbulbs have in them- only to find out HE HELPED ON BELL'S TELEPHONE PATENT TOO

[dixvinsblog]

On veut des noms – Jean-Paul Clair (de Hiram Maxime à Hue Robert)

HIRAM Maxime Sir (1840-1916) : Inventeur anglais d’origine américaine, on lui doit entre autres le piège à souris. Il convient de préciser aux mauvais esprits que souris est pris ici dans son sens animalier. HITLER Adolf (1889-1945) : Pour lui, il ne devait subsister que les bons Aryens. Si l’on avait reconnu ses talents de peintre auparavant, il n’y aurait peut-être pas eu de seconde guerre…

[reality-detective]

Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim demonstrates his invention, a machine gun, 1897. 🤔

[freetheshit-outofyou]

Melvin Johnson Evelyn (Evo) Owen Dieudonné Saive Hiram Maxim

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Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim demonstrates his invention, a machine gun, 1897.

[random-imagines-blog]

Imagine Hiram Lodge inviting you to his private gym.

Sequel to: Imagine being Archie Andrews brother and casually admitting to Hiram Lodge that you like watching him work out at the gym.

You would have been a fool to pass up the invitation to work out inside of Hiram’s private gym. He didn’t give out invitations like that lightly - as in your brother, even as Veronica’s sweetheart, hadn’t been invited inside of those doors but you were. You were lead inside by Hiram with confidence, wearing your favorite shorts - the smallest ones that you owned of course, to show off your shapely thighs - and looked around at what was inside.

You noted the main machines - the treadmill, the bowflex, the pelaton bike, the weight rack and the door leading off into what appeared to be a sauna, which you hoped to enjoy before the night was out. But the real star of the show was the fact that every wall was lined with floor to ceiling mirrors. Just by looking in one, you could see how you looked from behind in the reflection. He hadn’t been lying when he said that he could see every angle. He had also said that he liked to watch - that showed in his decorative taste.

“So, y/n,” Hiram said, removing his shirt and tossing it onto a bench, revealing those muscles that didn’t fit his age range at all. He had a body of someone half his age. And his face too - shit, this was a good looking man. You were starting to regret your choice of attire because now it was going to be tough to hide anything. Especially with these mirrors. You could see him from behind too, his back muscles flexing as he picked up his waterbottle. “Where would you like to start?”

You started with a warm up, some stretches in front of the mirror. You felt his gaze upon you. Approving. He looked satisfied and oh, that made you feel a little cocky. You took your own shirt off at that point, wearing very little now except for those shorts and your shoes. Though you felt yourself being watched, you still felt quite comfortable. Like he was appraising you but not judging you. After your warm-up stretches, he coached you through the equipment, showing you how to use it properly and to maximize results. He was a very hands on trainor, and your sweat ended up on each machine that you used, to be wiped up later.

And, as if you had not sweated enough, Hiram invited you into the sauna after your work out was finished, and your legs were feeling shaky from all of the work that you had just put them through. Having seen it when you walked in and hoping to be inside of it, you accepted whole-heartedly. The room was small, which made the heat inside as it was set up with the hot stones, all the more humid and intimate. Hiram, not shy at all, stripped down to the buff and sat comfortably on the only bench. Not wanting to seem rude, you did the same, and sat beside him. Though the steam was rising, it was not yet strong enough to hide anything, so there was no modesty in those couple of moments. You could see everything. And so could he. So it was impossible to hide that there were two prominent body parts that were feeling rather ... tense.

“This is a whole lot better than the public gym,” You admitted, folding your hands behind your head and making yourself comfortable.

Hiram rested his hand on your thigh. It was up higher than would ever be appropriate in a less private setting. It gave you a tingling feeling. Goosebumps despite the heat. “You’re welcome back anytime.”

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[ptseti]

Meltrek Episodes 1-3 is exactly what your & your child need, for authentic African American history

Source @blackhistorystudies • @mixdgrlprblems GO OFF PEARL!

Pearl, of #TheCrystalGems from #StevenUniverse, teaches us a widely unknown fact and this is perfect to post for #BlackHistoryMonth!

We all were taught that #ThomasEdison invented the lightbulb but that isn't entirely true. A #Black inventor named #LewisHowardLatimer invented the improved incandescent light bulb by inventing a carbon filament. He later invented a method to reduce lightbulbs from breaking during the production process. He invented this while working as an assistant manager for the US Electric Lighting Company, a company owned by a rival of Thomas Edison, Hiram Maxim. Years later, Thomas Edison invited Lewis to work with him.

He also co-patented an improved toilet system for railroad cars called the Water Closet. He also worked with Alexander Graham Bell to make patent drawings for the first telephone! He also developed an "apparatus for cooling and disinfecting" which was the forerunner for the air conditioner. He also pursued a patent on a safety elevator that prevented them from falling out and into the shaft.

Toilets, lightbulbs, telephones, air conditioners, elevators, all very important things that we couldn't live without today! #LewisLatimer is a whole icon and we should know more about him and the reason why is because we live in a society who celebrates White History 24/7. This is a form of #systemicracism, keeping white public figures in the forefront and leaving the true icons behind. The more we know the better!! Thank you Lewis Latimer and Pearl aka @cartoonnetworkofficial for shedding light on this forgotten icon! I found this video on Tumblr, follow me there as well - mixdgrlproblems. 💡🚽 ☎️ 🛗 🏴🇺🇸

tbt #blackinventors #blackhistory #blackhistoryfacts #didyouknow #beantiracist #themoreyouknow

[victusinveritas]

World War I was the fault of exactly two people: Charlemagne and Hiram Maxim. In this essay I will...

Eventually bullshit my way into an argument, but I could do it. I'm just not going to because I have things to do. Do check out The Sleepwalkers though, it's a good book. Ditto The Guns of August.

[kineticpenguin]

What other things can you say about InRange and Forgotten Weapons that are recent

Lessee... Karl at InRange has been collabing with more people on a variety of topics, like Annette Evans specializing in women's self-defense, for example. He was a guest on Behind the Bastards for the Hiram Maxim episodes, he had a discussion video with Atun-Shei about John Brown, and he and SinistralRifleman are still working on Brutality stuff. I don't know much of anything about his personal life, and frankly do not care. If that's relevant to anyone, I think it's worth remembering that the reason Brownells dropped him and Ian parted ways with him was because he committed the crime of saying trans people are people with rights on arfcom, not because he does things you might consider cringe on his own time.

I think Ian has realized that he might've fucked up by not standing by his onetime friend, as his channel has kinda struggled for new content and he's started trying to create his own Brutality spin-offs and rip-offs. There are only so many Forgotten Weapons worth talking about, after all, and so a lot of his videos lately have been more like Modern Garbage, stuff that was "forgotten" not because it was old, but because it sucked and/or had no market niche like the Coonan and COP .357. The VHS-2/Springfield Hellion getting a new variant is just bog standard "hey guys new version of a gun" video that TFBTV handles. It'd explain part of why he's copyright striking old videos with InRange, if he can publish new videos about the same topics, that'll keep him afloat. The Royal Armouries have kinda started to eat his lunch, not only having constant access to all kinds of old and interesting firearms, but also regularly talking about them in a way relevant to a wider audience by comparing them to their video game representation. They're doing some collaboration videos now, but we'll see how long that lasts if they catch a whiff of that Leviathan Group stink on him.

Also it was a little embarrassing when he tried to fact-check Siege of Jadotville and the Chieftain made a response video that rightly pointed out that sometimes, troops just do things that don't actually make sense because they believe they make sense.

[travelagency201516]

A Fast-Paced Journey to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is often seen as a destination requiring extensive planning and long hikes, but not everyone has days to spare. Fortunately, a short yet fulfilling visit is possible for travelers on a tight schedule. Thanks to efficient transport connections from Cusco, visitors can reach the ancient citadel in a single day while still experiencing its most awe-inspiring sights.

Even with limited time, Machu Picchu offers a wealth of history and breathtaking views. Walking through the citadel, visitors can admire the precision of Inca stonework, explore important temples, and learn about the site’s rediscovery by Hiram Bingham in 1911. With a well-planned itinerary, even a brief visit allows travelers to take in the magic of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

For those considering a Machu Picchu quick visit, booking tickets in advance and choosing an early train are essential steps. A guided tour can also help maximize time, ensuring that visitors see the most significant parts of the ruins without feeling rushed. Even a short visit to Machu Picchu is a once-in-a-lifetime experience worth every moment.