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The Bat-Morning Report
Monty Python, the iconic British comedy group, has a unique nickname for Radio New Zealand (RNZ) National's morning flagship news and current affairs program, Morning Report. They affectionately refer to it as Bat-Morning Report, drawing inspiration from Nelson Riddle's instrumental soundtracks for the 1960s Batman TV series.
Morning Report is a staple in New Zealand's media landscape, providing listeners with up-to-date news, interviews, and analysis on a wide range of topics. The program airs every weekday morning, helping Kiwis start their day informed and engaged with the world around them.
The nickname Bat-Morning Report is a playful nod to the program's serious and authoritative tone, juxtaposed with the whimsical and adventurous spirit of the 1960s Batman TV series. Nelson Riddle's music, with its catchy melodies and dynamic rhythms, adds a touch of excitement and drama to Morning Report, making it a must-listen for many New Zealanders.
Monty Python's association with Morning Report goes beyond just the nickname. The comedy group has a long history of poking fun at traditional media and news outlets, using satire and absurdity to highlight the absurdities of the world around them. By calling the program Bat-Morning Report, Monty Python adds a touch of irreverence and humor to the serious business of news reporting.
But despite the playful nickname, Morning Report remains a vital source of information for New Zealanders. The program covers a wide range of topics, from politics and economics to culture and entertainment, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the day's events. With in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and on-the-ground reporting, Morning Report keeps Kiwis informed and engaged with the world around them.
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In a world where news can often be overwhelming and confusing, Morning Report stands out as a beacon of clarity and reliability. The program's team of experienced journalists and presenters work tirelessly to bring listeners the most accurate and up-to-date information, helping them make sense of the complex issues facing New Zealand and the world.
And while Monty Python may playfully refer to Morning Report as Bat-Morning Report, the program's impact and importance cannot be understated. With its commitment to quality journalism and public service, Morning Report plays a crucial role in keeping New Zealanders informed and engaged with the world around them.
So the next time you tune in to Morning Report, remember the playful nickname bestowed upon it by Monty Python. Bat-Morning Report may be a lighthearted moniker, but the program's dedication to quality journalism and public service is no joke. Stay informed, stay engaged, and enjoy the unique blend of seriousness and whimsy that makes Morning Report a must-listen for Kiwis everywhere.
#batman#bruce wayne#adam west#burt ward#batman and robin#batman '66#batman 1966#1960s#1966#radio new zealand#rnz#rnz national#national radio#monty python#john cleese#michael palin#eric idle#geoff robinson#joe cote#brian blessed#graeme garden#bill oddie#tim brooke taylor#tony robinson#Youtube
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a while ago you said that Starclan cats design kittens and customize them with patterns and colors from their parents genes. So, do the clan cats raise any eyebrows when it comes to people who know cat genetics? Is there a geneticist who is holding their head wondering how these two cats have this colored kit while their starclan designer was just playing around? Or do the Starclan designers still have to stay within the rules?
Basically, do the humans notice that some of these clan cats are sparkle cats lol
I try to not get too "lost in the weeds" since the humans aren't the focus of the story, just taking care that they DO have real motivations behind their actions rather than construction crews materializing out of nowhere to Do A Chaos, but...
First, the genetics of cats in Albion are different than humans in equivalent Great Britain.
Partially, this is because I honestly just don't really enjoy learning about in-depth genetics or applying them realistically. I like drawing anime characters and writing anime battles, so they have anime genetics. But more than that, off-screen, the intelligence of cats has altered the timeline of this world.
If cats really were capable of higher thinking, that totally would have had some butterfly effects. I like dropping crazy alt-history and then not elaborating on it, because it's funny. Archimedes' cat helped him invent a death ray, btw.
On that note of genetics though, you guessed right. StarClan designers DO have to work with what they have. Whatever the genetics of this alternate universe of cats are, every kit born still abides by the laws of nature.
Which brings me to...
Second, the researchers do notice that the Clan cats are special. In fact, there is a "study of magic" in this universe-- Thaumatology. "The science of wonder."
(There's no world where magic actually factually exists that science isn't all over it lmao)
Thaumatology facts I haven't shared so far since it's all offscreen and just Bonus Worldbuilding;
It is a "soft science," not a hard one.
It has a LOT of problems with replicability. Thaumatologists and Quantum Physicists have a lot of in-jokes.
The most well known (to the point of being a cliche) is "magic and quantum particles both hate being watched."
Magic is highly variable based on a bajillion very personal factors, like emotion, environment, culture, personal background, etc, so it's severely difficult to re-create it in controlled environments.
Thaumatology has a lot of overlap with sociology, archeology, and theology, so people from these fields work together a lot.
There was absolutely not a dedicated Thaumatologist working in the Research Team early on, sadly.
It was probably discovered when the Battle of the True Eclipse blew out a bunch of field cameras.
It's pretty common that photography equipment fritzes out a bit during "supernatural" times like eclipses, but the damage was extensive enough to be noteworty
The Clan cats were initially notable just for the fact they had advanced culture.
Cats are usually comparable to crows and monkeys, in this universe. So cats with fire and a crude writing system were enough to SHAKE the field of zoology.
The fact they're cats helped a lot. The public loves cats, enough that since their discovery after Speckletail attacked a bulldozer, massive outcry has secretly helped the Clans several times.
The discovery that the culture also has Thaumatological elements is more of a goldmine for a scientist than the public, though.
It's common knowledge that "animals are magic," because humanity projects traits onto them. "Of course they do, they're cats...?"
The Thaumatologist is freaking out because "THE CAT IS PROVABLY DOING ITS OWN THAUMATURGY"
Most people don't know the difference between Thaumaturgy (the functional work it does on the world) and Thaumology (the study of that as a whole), so this particular scientist is going to have a hard time explaining WHY this distinction is so special.
(And possibly even offensive to certain groups, who would insist only humans are capable of this)
In any case, eventually there would be Thaumatological interest in the Clan cats, but they weren't there in the mid to late 2010s when BB!ASC takes place.
#One of the things I like doing with The Researchers is making them relatable to my scientist friends lmaoo#So I like imagining the mundane reality of it all#There's exciting moments that make it all worth it-- but they have to grapple with budget a lot#Or their subjects breaking their equipment#Or an idea not working out the way they imagined it would#And trying to keep the public interested in their REALLY COOL PROJECT!!!#I was reading a paper on the swamp project in delamere and felt Incredibly Violent when i saw that they couldn't extensively re-wet one spo#Because there was a goddamn Go Ape Zipline#SCREW YOUR ZIPLINE OH MY GOD JUST MOVE IT#BITE BITE BITE BITE#''We could not remove the nearby patch of rhodo-motherfucking-dendron because a landowner thinks it's pretty :(''#1000000 US National Park Systems kill this man#Better Bones Au#Millie's Radio Collar
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actually becoming obsessed with making stamps i need to make more
#rtvs#radio tv solutions#brbavrai#flashing#da stamps#stamps#the baaulp nation one is a little fucked up but its ok#free to use btw
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The ulterior motive to keep Haiti in turmoil
#haiti#iridium reserves#economics development#dr. henry vixamar#south africa#bureau of mines and energy#southeast department#beloc#alan k. hildebrand#university of arizona#bainet#economy#job creation#national economy#radio métropole
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Radio City Music Hall, “Showplace of the Nation”, opened in New York City on December 27, 1932.
#Radio City Music Hall#Showplace of the Nation#opened#27 December 1932#anniversary#US history#Art Deco#Midtown Manhattan#architecture#New York City#summer 2018#2019#original photography#exterior#USA#1260 Avenue of the Americas#6th Avenue#Edward Durell Stone#landmark#Donald Deskey#tourist attraction#neon sign#marquee#night shot#travel#vacation#cityscape
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Screenwriter Terry Nation at his home with some Daleks, 1973.
Photography: Allan Ballard
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Congratulations @taylorswift for winning Artist of the Year! I’m so incredibly proud of you & love you so much!! 🫶🏻😘 @iheartradio @taylornation
#taylorswift#taylor swift#taylornation#taylor nation#iheartawards#iheartradio#iheart radio awards#iHeartRadioAwards2024#swiftie#swifties#swiftieforever#swiftieforlife#taylor swift fan#taylor fan#tsttpd#the tortured poets department#tswift#tswizzle#taytay#taylurking#taylorlurking
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"Interesting how WA02 talks wonders about you, but you're aggressive" OH FRED ADORES TUBBO MORE THAN ANYTHING...
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1974.
The National Lampoon Radio Hour featuring the familiar voices of Brian Doyle Murray, Gilda Radner, Joe Flaherty and Harold Ramis - in that order.
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So basically Sainz' wins were gifted according to the TP of Scuderia Ferrari.
Fred Vasseur said he asked Leclerc to start on softs, “sacrificing himself” in Singapore, but Leclerc said HE was the one who came up with it on the day. Somebody is cooking with the stove off here.
#formula 1#f1#charles leclerc#carlos sainz#fred vasseur#scuderia ferrari#this was on French national radio btw#carlos sainz jr#i dont know how to feel about this#ok so i edited the post to give more context
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RNZ Morning Report in the 1960s with Lyndsay Perigo and Peter Fry
#batman 1966#batman '66#batman#rnz#radio nz#radio new zealand#rnz national#national radio#national programme#1960s batman#morning report#good morning new zealand#1960s#1966#Youtube#youtube#adam west#neal hefti
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stopped at the liquor store on my way back from a run and i didn't have my id on me cause i was planning to pay with my phone and the guy was jokingly giving me a hard time (i've been there before so he knows me) and he was like 'idk i think i have to see some id you could be under 21....what about this, what are you listening to if it's some bubblegum pop shit i'm gonna have to id you' so i showed him what i was listening to and it was the npr news now 8pm update and he was like. oh. ok. and rung me up without saying anything else lol
#kit to kit#i WAS listening to bubblegum pop shit let me be clear#when i was actually running#but i was listening to news updates from national public radio during my cooldown#perfect timing to come across as actually a 40 year old
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Hello hello! Just popping in to give a small update! It's been about 4 months now and tbh? I'm still not ready to come back yet... and I'm not entirely certain when I will be yet :(
I may have a mild case of art block? Drawing's been a bit of a challenge for me lately, and other things in my life's been taking all of my attention I have. Still, I do have a few other things I can post from time to time? I'm thinking I might just start posting those every now and again.
So to start, here's a few Rachel doodles I made last month!
Some of the stuff I post might actually not be Castle of Nations related, but it'll still refer other works UP has made. It's not a ton, but it's what I got. Hope you enjoy c:
#castle of nations#rachel#dynart#dyntalks#yeah I'm not back yet#but I kinda wanted to break the radio silence#4 months is quite a while#I might pop in every month or so to give a small update like this#just so that I don't forget about it and lose my drive#but yeah#thanks for your patience!#all#blog
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Battery-free technology can power electronic devices using ambient radiofrequency signals
Ubiquitous wireless technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G rely on radio frequency (RF) signals to send and receive data. A new prototype of an energy harvesting module—developed by a team led by scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS)—can now convert ambient or "waste" RF signals into direct current (DC) voltage. This can be used to power small electronic devices without the use of batteries. RF energy harvesting technologies, such as this, are essential as they reduce battery dependency, extend device lifetimes, minimize environmental impact, and enhance the feasibility of wireless sensor networks and IoT devices in remote areas where frequent battery replacement is impractical. However, RF energy harvesting technologies face challenges due to low ambient RF signal power (typically less than -20 dBm), where current rectifier technology either fails to operate or exhibits a low RF-to-DC conversion efficiency. While improving antenna efficiency and impedance matching can enhance performance, this also increases on-chip size, presenting obstacles to integration and miniaturization.
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The National Radio School, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. Washington D.C. 1920.
The National Radio School (later National Radio Institute-McGraw Hill Continuing Education Center) was a private, postsecondary, for-profit correspondence school based in Washington, D.C., from 1914 to 2002.
The school originally trained students to become radio operators and technicians.
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