#richmond international film festival

[courseyoulovemeyoudontknowme]

The Hours (2002, Stephen Daldry)

14/08/2024

[felyas-stuff]

I’m a little bit late to the party but YUPPIE happy birthday to the first season of Cyberfarm (premiered last year on September 23d) 🎉🎉🎉 It will also be shown on this year’s Richmond international film festival and I highly recommend you checking it out!

[astrangetorpedo]

Lucy Dacus Brings It All Back Home

by Hilary Saunders | 9/2/16

Back in March, when Lucy Dacus and her band passed through Boise, Idaho to play the opening night of Treefort Music Festival, every single member of the group—rolling four deep—wore shirts and caps that bore a variation on their home state’s motto: “Virginia Is For (Music) Lovers.” Before their set, they had stopped in Bleubird, locally considered Boise’s best sandwich shop, and while they waited in a line that stretched out the door, Dacus and the boys chatted eagerly and earnestly with those around them—especially if they asked about their shirts.

Four months later at the Harrison Street Café, one of her favorite sandwich shops in her hometown of Richmond, Virginia, Dacus remembers the festival fondly. Her debut album No Burden had only been out for about a month at the time, courtesy of Richmond indie EggHunt Records, and Boise was the farthest west the band had ever performed.

A lot has changed since then. Dacus has toured with indie-rock darlings like The Decemberists and Lord Huron, and impressed festival audiences at South by Southwest and Lollapalooza. On September 9, Matador Records will re-release No Burden, with the hopes that its eight songs will catapult the 21-year-old further into the scene’s fickle mainstream.

Comprised of Dacus’ first recorded works, No Burden showcases the singer/songwriter at her most revealing. Her contralto, which she manipulates from a whisper to a cry, conveys both self-awareness and self-deprecation. Meanwhile, the band, comprised of a traditional guitar-bass-drums set-up, stretches its volume and dynamics to parallel extremes, allowing Dacus to transform from demure chanteuse to rock band leader—sometimes even within the same song. Case in point: on lead single “I Don’t Want To Be Funny Anymore,” Dacus laments “being the odd man out” and “being the biggest fan,” right before the song erupts into a guttural roar. The album’s seven-and-a-half-minute centerpiece, “Map On A Wall” opens with Dacus acknowledging her physical flaws and begging, “Oh please, don’t make fun of me / of my crooked smile and my crowded teeth / of my pigeon feet, of my knobby knees,” but the song eventually builds to a tense crescendo, Dacus repeating similar lyrics with more force and tenacity.

Sitting in a corner booth upstairs in the café, Dacus explains, “I make an effort to voice what I’m most sensitive about, because I know everyone else feels that way, too. The biggest hold-up, when it comes to insecurity, is when you think you’re alone in it. When you realize that you’re not, it’s easier to deal with. It’s just that somebody has to be the first person to break the ice of internal anxiety.”

Dacus grew up in Richmond’s neighboring town of Mechanicsville (its most famous export is Jason Mraz). She didn’t necessarily suffer from “extreme internal anxiety,” but she did drift in and out of the precarious social structures of the popular crowd in elementary and middle school. By the time she got to high school—the prestigious Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, which is coincidentally located just down the street from the Harrison Street Café—she had found like-minded creative friends, and Richmond started to feel more like a home.

Although Dacus initially enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University—also located near the café—to study film, she left after her second semester sophomore year to travel in Europe. Before leaving the country, she recorded what would become No Burden to help out now-bandmate Jacob Blizard on one of his college recording finals at Oberlin. It never occurred to either of them to release the recordings. “We were just going to put it on Bandcamp for our friends and family to see,” she says. “It’s the only accessible place for start up musicians to put their work.”

When Dacus returned, EggHunt Records’ co-founder Adam Henceroth saw her opening for his label’s own signees, Manatree. As Henceroth remembers, he only intended to watch Dacus for a few minutes.

“I sat in the front row like, ‘Hey lemme catch a few seconds of this before I meet this other guy backstage.’ Well, I forgot about whatever I was doing. Forty minutes later after being glued to her set, I was speechless,” he says. “The thing about Lucy is that, literally within 60 seconds of listening to her, you’re immediately drawn into her world. You’re caught in a tractor beam of sorts. She hits you square in the head and speaks to your heart.”

Both in person and on No Burden, Dacus radiates that emotional authenticity that Henceroth describes. Part of that stems from her Richmond upbringing—specifically, the fact that Dacus was adopted. That fact is a bit oblique on the record; she never sings about her experience directly. But the lessons she learned reveal themselves in certain places—the album title itself is a reminder that we are not a duty to those who love us. They reflect Dacus’ desire to seek meaningful connections, especially when we are at our most vulnerable.

“[Adoption has] totally impacted what I write, because one of first things I learned as a philosophy was that life is worthwhile,” She says, “So much so that a bunch of people had to sacrifice a lot so that I would have one. As a four-year-old, that’s what I already knew.”

The most impressive element of Dacus’ debut is that while so much of No Burden resulted from growing up in Richmond, its messages transcend the city that raised her and embraced her. And everyone from EggHunt to Matador to the fans she’s gained in the meteoric past nine months seem to realize it. “It’s real cool how Lucy has seemed to stay true to her roots,” says Henceroth. “She talks about Virginia a lot, and she never had any obligation to include [EggHunt] in her story, but she did. She comes across as really honest. You can hear it in her music. There’s no pretense. She’s not trying to be something she’s not. It’s all coming from her. That’s the magical part of it.”

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[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 10.25

Holidays

Accounting Career Day

Angram Day (Day of Fulfillment; Nauru)

Armed Forces Day (Romania)

Balaclava Day

Basque Country Day (Spain)

Battle of Agincourt Day (UK)

Beet Root Day (French Republic)

Cartoonists Against Crime Day

Chucky The Notorious Killer Doll Day

Council of Elrond Day (Lord of the Rings)

Customs Officer’s Day (Russia)

Day of the Basque Country

Disabled Ace Day

Dioscuri (Shoemaker’s Day)

European Day of Justice

European Lawyers Day

Gormanudr (Old Icelandic)

International Artists Day

International Butterfly Skin Day

International Hoist the Colours Day

Know Your Classmates Day

Larry Itliong Day (California)

Longbow Day

Lung Health Day

MDS World Awareness Day

Military Chaplain Day (Ukraine)

National Danielle Day

National Dog Adoption Day (UK)

National Fine Art Appreciation Day

National Gospel Day (Cook Islands)

National Hay Safe Day (Australia)

National Hope for Henry Day

National I Care About You Day

National Kick Tall People Day

National Merri Music Day (a.k.a. Reggae)

National No Workplace Drama Day

National Shoe Lover Day

National Skinflammation Day

National Yasmin Day

Northamptonshire Day (UK)

Occipital Neuralgia Awareness Day

Pharmacy Buyer Day

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Awareness Day (UK)

Punk-For-A-Day Day

Retrocession Day (Taiwan)

Say "Hey" Day

Thanksgiving Day (Grenada)

World Dwarfism Awareness Day

World Karate Day

World Opera Day

World Spina Bifida Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Feta Cheese Protection Day

International Crisp Sandwich Day (UK)

National Greasy Foods Day

Sourest Day

World Pasta Day

World Pizza Makers Day

Independence & Related Days

Constitution Day (Lithuania)

Hawke’s Bay Provincial Day (New Zealand)

Lienish Sovereign Republic (Declared; 2021) [unrecognized]

Republic Day (Kazakhstan)

Restoration Day (Taiwan; 1945)

Sovereignty Day (Slovenia)

Uantir (Declared; 2007) [unrecognized]

4th & Last Friday in October

Bring Your Jack-O-Lantern to Work Day [Last Friday before Halloween]

Comfort Food Friday [Every Friday]

Education Communication Day [Last Friday]

Field Trip Friday [Last Friday of Each Month]

Finally Friday [Last Friday of Each Month]

Five For Friday [Every Friday]

Food Waste Friday (Canada) [Last Friday]

Frankenstein Friday [Last Friday]

Flapjack Friday [4th Friday of Each Month]

Flashback Friday [Every Friday]

Flatbread Friday [Last Friday of Each Month]

Flirtatious Friday [4th Friday of Each Month]

Friday Finds [Every Friday]

Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]

Global Champagne Day [4th Friday]

International Bandanna Day (Australia) [Last Friday]

International Champagne Day [4th Friday]

Mokosh Day (Ukraine) [Last Friday]

National BETA Founder’s Day [4th Friday]

National Breadstick Day [Last Friday]

Nevada Day (Nevada) [Last Friday]

Red Friday [Friday of Last Full Week]

TGIF (Thank God It's Friday) [Every Friday]

World Lemur Day [Last Friday]

World Teachers’ Day (Australia) [Last Friday]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 25 (3rd Full Week of October)

International Magic Week (thru 10.31)

Festivals Beginning October 25, 2024

Arkansas Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races (Mountain View, Arkansas) [thru 10.26]

Armageddon Expo (Auckland, New Zealand) [thru 10.28]

Bram Stoker Festival (Dublin, Ireland) [thru 10.28]

Cedar Livestock Heritage Festival (Cedar City, Utah) [thru 10.26]

Czhilispiel (Flatonia, Texas) [thru 10.27]

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest (Fredericksburg, Texas) [thru 10.26]

French Food Festival (Larose, Louisiana) [thru 10.27]

Georgia Gourd Festival (Griffin, Georgia) [thru 10.27]

Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival (Richmond Hill, Georgia) [thru 10.26]

Hawai'i Food & Wine Festival (Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii) [thru 10.27]

Lund International Fantastic Film Festival (Lund, Sweden) [thru 10.31]

Naples Stone Crab Festival (Naples, Florida) [thru 10.27]

Shrimp & Grits Festival (Jekyll Island, Georgia) [thru 10.26]

South Louisiana Blackpot Festival & Cookoff (Lafayette, Louisiana) [thru 10.26]

Taste Gala (Indianapolis, Indiana)

Feast Days

Akihisa Ikeda (Artology)

Ann Tyler (Writerism)

Antonio Ciseri (Artology)

Bernat Calbó (a.k.a. Bernard of Calvo; Christian; Saint)

Boniface I, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Canna (Christian; Saint)

Carlo Gnocchi (Christian; Blessed)

Cockatoo (Muppetism)

Crysanthus and Daria (Western Christianity; Martyrs)

Crispin and Crispinian (Christian; Martyrs)

The Day To Be Named Later (Church of the SubGenius)

Elif Shafak (Writerism)

Feast of Forty Martyrs of England and Wales (Christian; Martyrs)

Fréret (Positivist; Saint)

Fructus (Christian; Saint)

Gaudentius of Brescia (Christian; Saint)

Goeznovius (Christian; Saint)

The Hallowing of Nestorius (Christian; Saint)

Ismail Gulgee (Artology)

John Berryman (Writerism)

Minias of Florence (Christian; Saint)

Mar Nestorius (in the Nestorian churches; Christian; Saint)

Munzipan Feast (Shamanism)

Nils Dardel (Artology)

Pablo Picasso (Artology)

Peter Ledger (Artology)

Requena Nozal (Artology)

Richard Parkes Bonington (Artology)

Selket’s Day (Pagan)

The Six Welsh Martyrs and companions (in Wales; Christian; Saint)

Tabitha (Dorcas; Christian; Saint)

Taiyō Matsumoto (Artology)

Tegulus (Christian; Saint)

Thaddeus McCarthy (Christian; Blessed)

Thesmophoria begins (Ancient Greek festival honoring the goddesses Demeter and her daughter Persephone; ends 27th; originally 11-13 Pyanepsion)

Tyrus Wong (Artology)

Victoria Francés (Artology)

World Pasta Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Adventures of Popeye (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1935)

Beat Crazy, by Joe Jackson (Album; 1980)

Better Than Revenge, by Taylor Swift (Song; 2010)

Billy Jack, by Honeyhoney (Album; 2011)

Camelot (Film; 1967)

Curly Sue (Film; 1991)

Daydream Believer, by The Monks (Song; 1967)

The Electric Company (TV Series; 1971)

A Fine Feathered Frenzy (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1954)

Frida (Film; 2002)

The Grass is Blue, by Dolly Parton (Album; 1999)

Halloween (Film; 1978)

Happy Holidays (Phantasies Cartoon; 1940)

The Housing Problem (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1946)

Jackass: The Movie (Film; 2002)

Jolly the Clown (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1957)

Krush Groove (Film; 1985)

Meatless Tuesday (Andy Panda Cartoon; 1943)

National Ransom, by Elvis Costello (Album; 2010)

Newhart (TV Series; 1982)

No Plan B, 27th Jack Reacher book, by Lee Child (Novel; 2022)

No Woman, Not Cry, by Bob Marley (Song; 1974)

Otogizōshi: The Fairy Tale Book of Dazai Osamu, by Osamu Dazai (Short Stories; 1945)

Pal Joey (Film; 1957)

Piano Concerto No. 1 in Bb Minor, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Piano Concerto; 1875)

Pink Arcade (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1978)

Poinciana, by Benny Carter (Song; 1943)

The Preamble (America Rock Cartoon; Schoolhouse Rock; 1975)

The Satanic Bible, by Anton Szandor LaVey (Religious Text; 1969)

Seven Sinners (Film; 1940)

Shadow of the Moon, by M.M. Kaye (Novel; 1956)

Sneak, Snoop, and Snitch (Animated Antics Cartoon; 1940)

The Snoozing’ Bruin (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1971)

Still Crazy After All These Years, by Paul Simon (Album; 1975)

Speak Now, by Taylor Swift (Album; 2010)

Swords in the Mist, by Fritz Leiber (Short Stories; 1968) [Fafhrd and Gray Mouser #3]

Tour de Farce (The Inspector Cartoon; 1967)

Twelfth Night (Film; 1996)

Today’s Name Days

Krispin, Krispinian (Austria)

Darija, Katarina (Croatia)

Beáta (Czech Republic)

Crispinus (Denmark)

Raivo, Riivo, Veevo, Viivo (Estonia)

Sointu (Finland)

Crépin (France)

Daria, Hans, Ludwig, Lutz (Germany)

Chrysanthi, Hrysaphis (Greece)

Bianka, Blanka (Hungary)

Daria (Italy)

Beāte, Beatrise, Betrise (Latvia)

Darija, Inga, Švitrigaila, Vaigedė (Lithuania)

Margrete, Märtha, Merete (Norway)

Bończa, Bonifacy, Chryzant, Daria, Inga, Kryspin, Maur, Sambor, Taras, Teodozjusz, Wilhelmina (Poland)

Marcian, Martirie (Romania)

Aurel (Slovakia)

Bernardo, Crisanto, Crispín, Frutos (Spain)

Inga, Ingalillt (Sweden)

Denzel, Crispin, Crispina, Gavin, Gawen (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 299 of 2024; 67 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of Week 43 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 27 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 23 (en-Xu)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 23 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 21 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 29 Orange; Eighthday [29 of 30]

Julian: 12 October 2024

Moon: 38%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 19 Descartes (11th Month) [D’Aguesseau / Montesquieu]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 4 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 34 of 90)

Week: 3rd Full Week of October

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 3 of 30)

[world-of-wales]

─ •✧ WILLIAM'S YEAR IN REVIEW : MARCH ✧• ─

1 March - William and Catherine carried out engagements in Wales to mark St. David's Day. They started their day out by visiting Pant Farm in Llanvetherine before being received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Brigadier Robert Aitken). They later visited Abergavenny Market and Hwb Torfaen in Blaenavon. Subsequently William and Catherine planted a tree for The Queen's Green Canopy at Blaenavon World Heritage Centre.

2 March - William held a Meeting for the Earthshot Prize.

8 March - He received Mr. Alastair Martin (Secretary of the Duchy of Cornwall).

9 March - William and Catherine received the Lord Hague of Richmond (Chairman). Later in the afternoon they visited the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London where they were recieved by the Ambassador of Ukraine (His Excellency Mr. Vadym Prystaiko).

11 March - William received received the High Commissioners of Belize, Jamaica and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (Her Excellency Mrs. Therese Rath, His Excellency Mr. Seth George Ramocan, His Excellency Mr. Ellison Greenslade) at Kensington Palace.

14 March - William and Catherine attended the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey. William later appeared in a video segment during the BAFTA Film Awards.

16 March - William attended a Trustees' Meeting for the Royal Foundation via video link.

17 March - William and Catherine attended the 1st Battalion Irish Guards' St. Patrick's Day Parade in Aldershot.

19 March - William and Catherine kicked off their Platinum Jubilee Tour of the Caribbean as they arrived at the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in Belize where they were recieved by the Governor-General of Belize (Her Excellency Ms. Froyla Tzalam). They later met the Hon. Juan Antonio Briceño (Prime Minister of Belize) and Mrs. Rossana Briceño at the Laing Building in Belize City.

20 March - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Che'il Mayan Chocolate Factory in Stann Creek. They later attended a festival of Garifuna culture and met marine conservation experts in Hopkins. William and Catherine also spent time diving at South Water Caye above the Belize Barrier Reef.

21 March - They visited Caracol Natural Monument Reservation and attended a training session of the British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB) in the Chiquibul Forest. Afterwards William held an Investiture at the San Ignacio Hotel. The Duke and Duchess attended a Reception to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee at Cahal Pech ruins where they were received by the Governor-General of Belize (Her Excellency Ms. Froyla Tzalam).

22 March - William and Catherine released photographs and videos of them scuba diving over the Belize Barrier Reef before departing Belize. They arrived in Jamaica for the next leg of their tour and were received by the British High Commissioner to Jamaica (Her Excellency Ms. Judith Slater) and Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (Representative of the Prime Minister of Jamaica) at Kingston Norman Manley International Airport upon arrival. Afterwards they met Governor-General of Jamaica and Lady Allen at King's House and attended a Sports and Cultural Event at Trench Town Culture Yard.

23 March - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met the Hon. Andrew Holness MP (Prime Minister of Jamaica) at 1 Devon Road, Kingston. Afterwards they visited Shortwood Teachers' College and Spanish Town Hospital. Subsequently, Willliam and Catherine visited the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute before attending a Reception Dinner to mark the Platinum Jubilee hosted by the Governor-General of Jamaica (the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen) at King's House.

24 March - William and Catherine attended the Commissioning Parade for the inaugural Initial Officer Training Programme at the Caribbean Military Academy before departing Norman Manley International Airport for the Bahamas where upon arrival at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Belize City they were recieved by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (Sir Cornelius Smith). Afterwards The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met the Rt. Hon. Philip Davis, MP (Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas) and Mrs. Davis at Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield Centre in Nassau.

25 March - William and Catherine visited Sybil Strachan School and attended a Celebration for key workers for their work during the pandemic, at the Garden of Remembrance. They subsequently visited Parliament Square and took part in a Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta at Montagu Beach in the afternoon. Afterwards they attended a Reception at the Baha Mar Hotel hosted by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (Sir Cornelius Smith) to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

26 March - On their final day while on tour of the Caribbean, William and Catherine visited Daystar Church in Abaco. Afterwards they unveiled a Memorial at Memorial Garden, Abaco to commemorate those who lost their lives in Hurricane Dorian before visiting a beach area in Abaco to meet local stall holders. William and Catherine then visited Grand Bahama Children's Home and Coral Vita (Winners, 2021 Earthshot Prize to Preserve our Oceans) in Grand Bahamas for their final two stops on their tour. In the evening they departed Lynden Pindling International Airport for the United Kingdom in the evening.

27 March - William and Catherine arrived at the Royal Air Force Brize Norton from the Bahamas after wrapping up their Caribbean tour.

29 March - William attended the Service of Thanksgiving for The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey along with Catherine and their eldest children Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

[brookston]

Holidays 10.25

Holidays

Accounting Career Day

Angram Day (Day of Fulfillment; Nauru)

Armed Forces Day (Romania)

Balaclava Day

Basque Country Day (Spain)

Battle of Agincourt Day (UK)

Beet Root Day (French Republic)

Cartoonists Against Crime Day

Chucky The Notorious Killer Doll Day

Council of Elrond Day (Lord of the Rings)

Customs Officer’s Day (Russia)

Day of the Basque Country

Disabled Ace Day

Dioscuri (Shoemaker’s Day)

European Day of Justice

European Lawyers Day

Gormanudr (Old Icelandic)

International Artists Day

International Butterfly Skin Day

International Hoist the Colours Day

Know Your Classmates Day

Larry Itliong Day (California)

Longbow Day

Lung Health Day

MDS World Awareness Day

Military Chaplain Day (Ukraine)

National Danielle Day

National Dog Adoption Day (UK)

National Fine Art Appreciation Day

National Gospel Day (Cook Islands)

National Hay Safe Day (Australia)

National Hope for Henry Day

National I Care About You Day

National Kick Tall People Day

National Merri Music Day (a.k.a. Reggae)

National No Workplace Drama Day

National Shoe Lover Day

National Skinflammation Day

National Yasmin Day

Northamptonshire Day (UK)

Occipital Neuralgia Awareness Day

Pharmacy Buyer Day

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Awareness Day (UK)

Punk-For-A-Day Day

Retrocession Day (Taiwan)

Say "Hey" Day

Thanksgiving Day (Grenada)

World Dwarfism Awareness Day

World Karate Day

World Opera Day

World Spina Bifida Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Feta Cheese Protection Day

International Crisp Sandwich Day (UK)

National Greasy Foods Day

Sourest Day

World Pasta Day

World Pizza Makers Day

Independence & Related Days

Constitution Day (Lithuania)

Hawke’s Bay Provincial Day (New Zealand)

Lienish Sovereign Republic (Declared; 2021) [unrecognized]

Republic Day (Kazakhstan)

Restoration Day (Taiwan; 1945)

Sovereignty Day (Slovenia)

Uantir (Declared; 2007) [unrecognized]

4th & Last Friday in October

Bring Your Jack-O-Lantern to Work Day [Last Friday before Halloween]

Comfort Food Friday [Every Friday]

Education Communication Day [Last Friday]

Field Trip Friday [Last Friday of Each Month]

Finally Friday [Last Friday of Each Month]

Five For Friday [Every Friday]

Food Waste Friday (Canada) [Last Friday]

Frankenstein Friday [Last Friday]

Flapjack Friday [4th Friday of Each Month]

Flashback Friday [Every Friday]

Flatbread Friday [Last Friday of Each Month]

Flirtatious Friday [4th Friday of Each Month]

Friday Finds [Every Friday]

Fry Day (Pastafarian; Fritism) [Every Friday]

Global Champagne Day [4th Friday]

International Bandanna Day (Australia) [Last Friday]

International Champagne Day [4th Friday]

Mokosh Day (Ukraine) [Last Friday]

National BETA Founder’s Day [4th Friday]

National Breadstick Day [Last Friday]

Nevada Day (Nevada) [Last Friday]

Red Friday [Friday of Last Full Week]

TGIF (Thank God It's Friday) [Every Friday]

World Lemur Day [Last Friday]

World Teachers’ Day (Australia) [Last Friday]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 25 (3rd Full Week of October)

International Magic Week (thru 10.31)

Festivals Beginning October 25, 2024

Arkansas Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races (Mountain View, Arkansas) [thru 10.26]

Armageddon Expo (Auckland, New Zealand) [thru 10.28]

Bram Stoker Festival (Dublin, Ireland) [thru 10.28]

Cedar Livestock Heritage Festival (Cedar City, Utah) [thru 10.26]

Czhilispiel (Flatonia, Texas) [thru 10.27]

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest (Fredericksburg, Texas) [thru 10.26]

French Food Festival (Larose, Louisiana) [thru 10.27]

Georgia Gourd Festival (Griffin, Georgia) [thru 10.27]

Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival (Richmond Hill, Georgia) [thru 10.26]

Hawai'i Food & Wine Festival (Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii) [thru 10.27]

Lund International Fantastic Film Festival (Lund, Sweden) [thru 10.31]

Naples Stone Crab Festival (Naples, Florida) [thru 10.27]

Shrimp & Grits Festival (Jekyll Island, Georgia) [thru 10.26]

South Louisiana Blackpot Festival & Cookoff (Lafayette, Louisiana) [thru 10.26]

Taste Gala (Indianapolis, Indiana)

Feast Days

Akihisa Ikeda (Artology)

Ann Tyler (Writerism)

Antonio Ciseri (Artology)

Bernat Calbó (a.k.a. Bernard of Calvo; Christian; Saint)

Boniface I, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Canna (Christian; Saint)

Carlo Gnocchi (Christian; Blessed)

Cockatoo (Muppetism)

Crysanthus and Daria (Western Christianity; Martyrs)

Crispin and Crispinian (Christian; Martyrs)

The Day To Be Named Later (Church of the SubGenius)

Elif Shafak (Writerism)

Feast of Forty Martyrs of England and Wales (Christian; Martyrs)

Fréret (Positivist; Saint)

Fructus (Christian; Saint)

Gaudentius of Brescia (Christian; Saint)

Goeznovius (Christian; Saint)

The Hallowing of Nestorius (Christian; Saint)

Ismail Gulgee (Artology)

John Berryman (Writerism)

Minias of Florence (Christian; Saint)

Mar Nestorius (in the Nestorian churches; Christian; Saint)

Munzipan Feast (Shamanism)

Nils Dardel (Artology)

Pablo Picasso (Artology)

Peter Ledger (Artology)

Requena Nozal (Artology)

Richard Parkes Bonington (Artology)

Selket’s Day (Pagan)

The Six Welsh Martyrs and companions (in Wales; Christian; Saint)

Tabitha (Dorcas; Christian; Saint)

Taiyō Matsumoto (Artology)

Tegulus (Christian; Saint)

Thaddeus McCarthy (Christian; Blessed)

Thesmophoria begins (Ancient Greek festival honoring the goddesses Demeter and her daughter Persephone; ends 27th; originally 11-13 Pyanepsion)

Tyrus Wong (Artology)

Victoria Francés (Artology)

World Pasta Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Adventures of Popeye (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1935)

Beat Crazy, by Joe Jackson (Album; 1980)

Better Than Revenge, by Taylor Swift (Song; 2010)

Billy Jack, by Honeyhoney (Album; 2011)

Camelot (Film; 1967)

Curly Sue (Film; 1991)

Daydream Believer, by The Monks (Song; 1967)

The Electric Company (TV Series; 1971)

A Fine Feathered Frenzy (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1954)

Frida (Film; 2002)

The Grass is Blue, by Dolly Parton (Album; 1999)

Halloween (Film; 1978)

Happy Holidays (Phantasies Cartoon; 1940)

The Housing Problem (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1946)

Jackass: The Movie (Film; 2002)

Jolly the Clown (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1957)

Krush Groove (Film; 1985)

Meatless Tuesday (Andy Panda Cartoon; 1943)

National Ransom, by Elvis Costello (Album; 2010)

Newhart (TV Series; 1982)

No Plan B, 27th Jack Reacher book, by Lee Child (Novel; 2022)

No Woman, Not Cry, by Bob Marley (Song; 1974)

Otogizōshi: The Fairy Tale Book of Dazai Osamu, by Osamu Dazai (Short Stories; 1945)

Pal Joey (Film; 1957)

Piano Concerto No. 1 in Bb Minor, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Piano Concerto; 1875)

Pink Arcade (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1978)

Poinciana, by Benny Carter (Song; 1943)

The Preamble (America Rock Cartoon; Schoolhouse Rock; 1975)

The Satanic Bible, by Anton Szandor LaVey (Religious Text; 1969)

Seven Sinners (Film; 1940)

Shadow of the Moon, by M.M. Kaye (Novel; 1956)

Sneak, Snoop, and Snitch (Animated Antics Cartoon; 1940)

The Snoozing’ Bruin (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1971)

Still Crazy After All These Years, by Paul Simon (Album; 1975)

Speak Now, by Taylor Swift (Album; 2010)

Swords in the Mist, by Fritz Leiber (Short Stories; 1968) [Fafhrd and Gray Mouser #3]

Tour de Farce (The Inspector Cartoon; 1967)

Twelfth Night (Film; 1996)

Today’s Name Days

Krispin, Krispinian (Austria)

Darija, Katarina (Croatia)

Beáta (Czech Republic)

Crispinus (Denmark)

Raivo, Riivo, Veevo, Viivo (Estonia)

Sointu (Finland)

Crépin (France)

Daria, Hans, Ludwig, Lutz (Germany)

Chrysanthi, Hrysaphis (Greece)

Bianka, Blanka (Hungary)

Daria (Italy)

Beāte, Beatrise, Betrise (Latvia)

Darija, Inga, Švitrigaila, Vaigedė (Lithuania)

Margrete, Märtha, Merete (Norway)

Bończa, Bonifacy, Chryzant, Daria, Inga, Kryspin, Maur, Sambor, Taras, Teodozjusz, Wilhelmina (Poland)

Marcian, Martirie (Romania)

Aurel (Slovakia)

Bernardo, Crisanto, Crispín, Frutos (Spain)

Inga, Ingalillt (Sweden)

Denzel, Crispin, Crispina, Gavin, Gawen (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 299 of 2024; 67 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of Week 43 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 27 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 23 (en-Xu)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 23 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 21 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 29 Orange; Eighthday [29 of 30]

Julian: 12 October 2024

Moon: 38%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 19 Descartes (11th Month) [D’Aguesseau / Montesquieu]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 4 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 34 of 90)

Week: 3rd Full Week of October

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 3 of 30)

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Halloween Havoc: October 2024

Metro Vancouver Events Calendar:

Now-Oct. 6: Vancouver International Film Festival / Middletown @ Pacific Theatre / Christopher Cheung: Under the White Gaze @ VPL Central

Now-Oct. 12: WXV1 Women's Rugby @ BC Place

Now-Oct. 13: BC Culture Days

Now-Oct. 14: Richmond Night Market

Now-Oct. 27: Jersey Boys @ Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage

Now-Oct. 26: Riley Park Farmers Market / Trout Lake Farmers Market / West End Farmers Market @ 1100 Comox (Saturdays)

Now-Oct. 27: Mount Pleasant Famers Market @ Dude Chilling Park / Kitsilano Farmers Market @ Kitsilano Community Centre (Sundays)

Now-Nov. 2: Betrayers @ The Improv Centre

Now-Dec. 18: Downtown Farmers Market @ 750 Hornby (Wednesdays)

Now-Jan. 9: Earth Matters @ Science World

Oct. 4-5: Harvest Haus @ PNE Forum

Oct. 11-13: Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival @ Yaletown Roundhouse

Oct. 11-27: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory @ Norman Rothstein Theatre

Oct. 11-31: Canyon Lights @ Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Oct. 16: Lawrence @ Commodore Ballroom

Oct. 21-27: Vancouver Writers Fest @ Granville Island

Oct. 22-Dec. 22: The Perfect Bite @ Glowbal Restaurant

Oct. 24-Nov. 2: Yaga @ Gateway Theatre

Oct. 25: Nooroongji Book Club @ Nooroongji Books / Yukon Blonde @ The Lamplighter

Oct. 26-Nov. 3: Ridge @ Firehall Arts Centre

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Top 3 Cities for Indian Immigrants in Canada Immigration

Canada has long been a favored destination for immigrants from around the world, including a significant number from India. With its strong economy, welcoming Canada immigration policies, and diverse communities, Canada offers a promising future for individuals and families seeking new opportunities. Among the various cities in Canada, some stand out as particularly attractive for Indian immigrants due to factors such as job opportunities, cultural amenities, and vibrant Indian communities. In this blog post, we'll explore the top three cities for Indian immigrants in Canada.

1. Toronto, Ontario

Toronto consistently ranks as one of the most multicultural cities in the world, making it an ideal destination for Indian immigrants seeking a diverse and inclusive environment. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is home to a large Indian population, with thriving Indian neighborhoods such as Brampton, Scarborough, and Mississauga. These areas offer a range of cultural activities, Indian grocery stores, restaurants serving authentic cuisine, and religious institutions.

From a career perspective, Toronto is Canada's financial and business hub, providing numerous job opportunities in sectors like finance, technology, healthcare, and education. The city boasts top universities and colleges, making it attractive for students pursuing higher education as well. Additionally, Toronto's public transportation system, cultural events, and recreational facilities contribute to its appeal as a livable and vibrant city for Indian immigrants.

2. Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, mild climate, and diverse population, making it a popular choice for Indian immigrants seeking a high quality of life. The city's strong economy, particularly in industries such as technology, film and television production, and tourism, offers job prospects for skilled workers and professionals interested in Canada immigration. Moreover, Vancouver's proximity to Asia makes it an attractive location for businesses with international connections.

In terms of community, Vancouver has a growing Indian population, with neighborhoods like Surrey and Richmond known for their cultural diversity. Indian festivals, temples, and cultural associations add to the sense of belonging for Indian immigrants living in the city. The availability of outdoor recreational activities, multicultural events, and excellent healthcare and education systems further enhance Vancouver's appeal.

3. Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is a thriving city in Alberta known for its strong economy driven by the energy sector, as well as opportunities in technology, engineering, finance, and healthcare. Indian immigrants with backgrounds in these industries can find promising career prospects in Calgary. The city's lower cost of living compared to Toronto and Vancouver also makes it an attractive choice for newcomers looking to establish themselves in Canada.

Calgary's Indian community has been growing steadily, with cultural organizations, festivals, and businesses catering to the needs of Indian residents. The city's welcoming atmosphere, friendly neighborhoods, and proximity to natural attractions such as the Rocky Mountains make it an appealing place to live for Indian families. Additionally, Calgary's focus on work-life balance and community engagement adds to its overall appeal.

In conclusion, Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary stand out as top destinations for Indian immigrants in Canada Immigration, offering diverse opportunities, vibrant communities, and a high quality of life. Whether seeking career advancement, educational opportunities, or a supportive cultural environment, these cities provide a welcoming and enriching experience for Indian newcomers looking to build a successful life in Canada.

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Famous Festival Culture In Virginia

The city possesses a great culture and vibe. Why not come and experience it yourself? Book a cheap flight to Virginia and Lowest Flight Fares come see for yourself.

1.Neptune Festival, Virginia Beach, VA Every September, King Neptune reigns over all of Virginia Beach. The annual Neptune Festival is a social gathering of the city’s “sea faring heritage presenting seafood, arts and crafts, and entertainment.” This free pageant consists of stay music, arts and craft stalls, the worldwide sand sculpting competition, and the annual wine festival. People from all over the world go to to snatch an Orange Crush and pay their regards to the King.

2.Virginia International Tattoo Festival, Norfolk, VA The Virginia International Tattoo pageant “has turn out to be famend as the most patriotic of the world’s Great Tattoos.” The identify can be a bit misleading. You won’t locate gnarly ink tattoo artists strutting their stuff at this pageant (although they’re welcome to be a part of in on the festivities). Norfolk has the world’s biggest naval base, so you can solely think about the pageantry of such an event. But why think about when you can journey it for yourself? Come go to ancient Norfolk in late April for this world-renowned fest.

3.East Coast Surfing Championships, Virginia Beach, VA Coastal Edge and Vans sponsors the annual East Coast Surfing Championships each August. One of many principal expert browsing events, lots of surfers come to Virginia Beach to compete for “East Coast browsing titles, prizes, history, and the sheer love of surfing.” Other festivities, which includes seaside sports, swimsuit contests, and stay song spherical out the show. Surf’s up, dude.

4.Oceana Air Show, Virginia Beach, VA Southern Virginia is army country, and the Oceana Air Show is some other tribute to the sturdy army records and generational delight that permeates Virginians young and old. This annual air exhibit takes area on the Oceana Naval Base and aspects the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The Blue Angels are world well-known as “positive position fashions and goodwill ambassadors for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.” Other performers encompass Rob Hollad, the GEICO Skytypers, Scott “Scooter Yoak, and Bill Leff. Don’t understand the names?

All you want to recognize is that the grace, power, and exhilaration of flight is all on show at this annual celebration. It’s nicely well worth the trip.

5.Richmond Folk Festival, Richmond, VA The Richmond Folk Festival celebrates the creative spirit of Virginia. Last year, the pageant attracted 125,000 humans to take in the worldwide music, food, and way of life on full display. Come experience this free match each October in the state’s capitol.

6.Virginia Film Festival, Charlottesville, VA The Virginia Film Festival is a four-day social gathering of Virginia’s special filmic history. Guest speakers, such as “Breaking Bad” creator and Virginia native Vince Gilligan, frequently headline. Make positive to take a look at out their internet site for a full list of movies displaying so you can precise graph out your time.

7.Virginia Highlands Festival, Abingdon, VA Every summer, historical Abingdon, Virginia, hosts the Virginia Highlands Festival. Founded in 1949, the Festival now celebrates the subculture and artwork of the whole Southwest Virginia region. Enjoy the antiques market, the Celtic celebration, the juried arts and crafts, performing arts, photography, and childhood and teen events, all whilst taking in the herbal splendor of the surrounding area. A exceptional summer season pageant for household contributors of all ages.

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International Hip Hop Star Famoe Nominated For 4 Acclaimed Awards

International Hip Hop Star Famoe Nominated For 4 Acclaimed Awards

Celebrated and acclaimed independent Hip Hop artist Famoe continues to make headlines both nationally and internationally. Currently residing in Germany, Famoe has released records through Rap & Rhymes Records, Sony Music, Universal Music, Kontor Records, and more. For over seventy weeks he ranked on the Official Compilation Charts internationally. The icing on the cake for Famoe was his…

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Foram anunciados os vencedores do Richmond International Film & Music Festival 2018. Danila Kozlovsky venceu na categoria de melhor ator por sua atuação no filme #InTheHood. _________________

The winners of the Richmond International Film & Music Festival 2018 were announced. Danila Kozlovsky won the Best Actor category for his performance in the film #InTheHood.

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Fossil Fighters Timeline (1931-2017)

(Some of the dates listed for the games are later than the release dates. The series has always had a futuristic feel, so logic’s been prioritised over canon/the real-world timeline.)

(Spoilers for everything. This timeline is a constant WIP, developing as this blog’s world gain depth — hence, expect it to get reblogged sporadically with things that have been missed.)

March 8, 1931 – Mr. Richmond born in Chicago.

August 1, 1949 - Dr. Blackraven born in Charleston, West Virginia.

May 5, 1957 –  Slate Johnson born in Pretoria, South Africa.

June 19, 1958 – Dr. Diggins born in Manchester.

May 27, 1960 – Mr. Richmond has his first child, Russel. 

November 2, 1960 – Joseph Lully Varèse (known to all as ‘Joe’) born in Parsippany, New Jersey.

October 13, 1961 – Nevada Montecarlo born in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Her parents move to Portland, Oregon, after realising that their considerations for baby names could’ve been... well, more considered.)

1967 – Bartholomew Bullwort born in Lincoln, Nebraska.

1968 - Mr. Richmond has a daughter, Kimberley, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

March 3, 1971 – Marcus Harrison born in Liverpool.

March 1977 – Dr. Diggins, midway through his first year of university in Cambridge, strikes the business deal with Mr. Richmond that leads to the creation of the first fossil revival machine. 

June 1977 – First dig site opened. Three more follow in England.

July 1977-December 1978 – Dig sites aplenty open worldwide. 

July 23, 1977 – P. A. Leon born in Jacksonville, Florida.

April 1979 – Richmond’s Inc. begins mass-producing dino medals. Fossil fighting takes the world by storm.

Late August 1979 – Joe ‘Wild West’ Varèse and Nevada Montecarlo meet at university in Portland, hitting it off immediately over a love of vivosaurs and adventure. She’s the one who gives him the nickname (honouring his outlandishness and overly idealistic, zany stance on life) that he’ll come to adopt less than a year later as his legal name.

April 29, 1980 – Karl Kowloon born in Melbourne, Australia.

June 21, 1980 – Joseph Lully Varèse legally changes his name to Joe Wildwest in revolt against his parochial upbringing. It sticks.

September 8, 1980 – Lewis Stryker born in Melbourne, Australia. 

September 1982-March 1983 – Off-map: Six Months in a Leaky Boat filmed. Released on 5 November, 1983. Joe and Nevada get rich and famous by the end of the year, but aren’t aware, as they’re off adventuring/filming the next season.

July 1982 – The Fossil Parks are founded to establish an international accord on fossil fighting before things get hairy. 

January 23, 1983 – Mr. Richmond purchases Vivosaur Island. 

May 1986-October 1986 – Joe Wildwest tours Australia and New Zealand for tournaments and festivals. Whilst in Christchurch, he meets Leanna Campbell, a down-to-business reporter, at a records store as the two reach for Crowded House at the exact same time. They cannot stop talking - later, she ends up interviewing him several times on and off-camera before he returns to America. Over the next couple of years, he returns to New Zealand whenever he has a holiday - initially because of liking the nation, but later after ending up in a relationship with her. 

April 7, 1989 – Cole Franklin born in Cranial City, Caliosteo.

July 2, 1989 – Terry Eno born in Hilo, Hawaii. His family migrates to Cranial City three years after his birth.

September 3, 1989 – Richmond Inc. creates the first KL robot, KL-10N. It’s surprisingly successful, prompting a new line of KL-2 robots running from KL-20N to KL-2XN. KL-26N, one of the most widely used models, becomes a 90s icon of fossil digging.

May 12, 1990 – Lester Hamilton born in Ribular Town, Caliosteo.

August 1990 – Kimmy Richmond moves to Cambridge for postgraduate research. There, she meets Marcus Harrison. The two start dating six months after they first crash into one another on campus.

February 29, 1993 – Marcus Harrison founds FossilDig (read as: Marcus Harrison has his first and favourite child with Kimmy Richmond). Three days later, he moves into Kimmy Richmond’s Cambridge home. Though it’s his company, she’s the creative brain behind it all. He simply does the negotiating.

March 1994 – Having been dating Joe for a bit over 7 years, Leanna Campbell moves to America to live with him. (After Joe’s brother moves to Portland for work, the not-entirely-young couple immediately flee to New York City. Joe doesn’t like his family. Leanna downright hates them.)

January 2, 1996 – Lola Jay born in Ribular Town, Caliosteo.

June 8, 1996 – Tria Zhěng born in Chóngqìng, Sìchuān.

May 17, 1997 – Leanna and Joe marry in a quiet ceremony in Christchurch (read as: the media speculate as to where the hell he’s gone for four weeks, only to see him return with a wedding ring. Nobody, of course, cares about his wife.)

Late February 1998 – Following a tumultuous relationship with Stryker in grade 11, Karl Kowloon disappears. His parents have no clue where he’s gone, but rumours abound stating that he snuck onto a plane to America. (Stryker doesn’t put it past him.) At the beginning of March, the Blackraven Brigade begins operations.

May 30, 1998 – Rosie Richmond born on Vivosaur Island.

December 19, 1998 – Dino (real name Daniel, but nobody except Rupert calls him that) born to Leanna and Joe Wildwest in New York City.

January 9, 1999 – Hunter born in Sydney, Australia.

February 3, 1999 – Rupert born to Kimberley Richmond and Marcus Harrison in Cambridge. 

April 9, 2000 – Dina born in Canberra, Australia.

January 2001 – Todd born in Sydney, Australia.

July 11, 2002 – Rosie Richmond’s parents, Russel and Lynette Richmond, killed in cave-in near the Starship’s ruins. Mr. Richmond takes Rosie in as his own child.

July 15, 2002 – Bartholomew Bullwort retrieves the Richmonds’ bodies, risking life and limb in the process. He is commended for his valour and promoted to head of the Vivosaur Island police, but his already-tenuous relationship with Richmond sours beyond repair.

September 7, 2002 – Bartholomew Bullwort establishes the BB Bandits.

August 2003 – FossilDig produces the first Dino Gears and Support Shots. Though mocked by the public, they garner mass attention and love from the wardens, who endorse them wholeheartedly.

September 3, 2004 – on the 15th anniversary of KL-10N’s release, Richmond Inc. put the KL-3 line onto the market. KL-33N hits stores two years later. It’s even more beloved than KL-26N, as its quirky personality endears it to many a fighter. (KL-34N was made for Vivosaur Island exclusively.)

October 2005 – First wave of dinaurians begin to emerge from stone sleep, shocked to see the earth’s supposed degeneration.

January 2008 – FossilDig Inc. purchases the KL robots’ trademark. Mass outrage results - for whilst the new models are better, they lack the quirky personality that the originals were so beloved for. Richmond Inc. and FossilDig become increasingly competitive with one another; the former suffers immensely, having fared worse during the GFC. FossilDig is immortalised as the dominant company in fossil fighting production - this burgeoning monopoly is both criticised and accepted.

January 15, 2008 – Dina moves to Sydney with her father for the sake of attending a music-focused school, ending up next-door neighbours with Todd. The two grow immensely close over the next two years.

July 2, 2010 – Dina withdraws from her music school after a year of bullying from another student. Her uncle – Stryker – knowing she’s feeling miserable, permits her and Todd to use to World Gate to travel to America for the holidays. There, they meet Joe Wildwest in the fateful encounter that would give Dina the drive to pick herself up and become a fossil fighter.

November 2010 – Stryker thwarts Blackraven Brigade’s initial attempt at world domination.

December 18, 2010 – Having been ostracised and isolated for his poor behaviour, Dina’s bully is asked to leave the music school. Over the summer break, he begins to feel some remorse that imbues him with a need to help and save the women he meets later (rather than hurt them), and resolves to become a fossil fighter, abandoning music for something completely different. The bully? Hunter. The women he grows fond of after his treatment of Dina? Rosie and Duna.

October 2011-December 2012 – Hunter travels to Vivosaur Island. Fossil Fighters takes place.

November 20, 2012 – Joe Wildwest purchases the Caliosteo islands.

December 3, 2012 – Stryker promoted to Captain of the wardens. 

February 12, 2013 – Joe possessed by ZongaZonga.

March 8, 2015 – Caliosteo Cup begins.

August 24, 2015 – Dina Stryker defeats Rupert Harrison in the finale of the Caliosteo Cup. Hell ensues over the following five months as ZongaZonga attempts to possess Dina, the Cup is revealed as a body-stealing scheme, and the BB Brigade are pardoned.

March 2015- August 2017 – Frontier takes place.

June 30, 2016 – FossilDig signs a deal with Volkswagen and Hyundai, the two largest Bone Buggy manufacturers, allowing for even more mass production of support-shot equipped vehicles. The Fossil Parks’ profit increases substantially (read as: the Wardens go mad with the power).

October 14, 2017 – Mr. Richmond, at the age of 86, falls at home and breaks his hip. Though hospitalised at once, after ten days of care, he passes away. He is mourned widely, remembered for his magnanimity with great love.

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 2.25

Holidays

Armed Forces Day (Dominican Republic)

Big Bang Theory Day

Choiseul Province Day (Solomon Islands)

Colt Revolver Day

Commedia dell’Arte Day

Coronado Day (Mexico)

Cuddle Day

Dag van de Revolutie (Day of Liberation and Innovation; Suriname)

Dance of the Secret Places

Day of Liberation and Innovation (Suriname)

Deinonychus Day

DNA Discovery Day

EDSA Revolution Day (Philippines)

Februaristaking (Netherlands)

Flag Day (Bangladesh)

George Harrison Day

Gray Day (Scotland)

High Five Day

Imam Ali Day (Iran)

International Cochlear Implant Day

Ireland Reads Day (Ireland)

Italian Buckthorn Day (French Republic)

Meher Baba Day

Memorial Day for the Victims of the Communist Dictatorships (Hungary)

National Billy Day

National Day (Kuwait)

National Don't Utter a Word Day

National Jessica Day

National Kathy Day

National Masturbation Day (Poland)

National Nicholas Day

National radio Day (Thailand)

National Reparations Awareness Day

Peace Memorial Holiday (Taiwan)

People Power Day (Anniversary of EDSA Revolution; Philippines)

Pistol Patent Day

Revolution Day (Suriname)

Russian Warship GFY Day

Quiet Day

Sister Wendy Day

Soviet Occupation Day (Georgia)

Time of the Old Woman begins (until March 4)

Tristan da Cunha (a.k.a. Queen’s Day, Saint Helena)

Women’s Day (Iceland)

World Bookmark Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day

Let's All Eat Right Day

National Chocolate-Covered Nuts Day

National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day

National Clam Chowder Day

National Muffin Day

Tastykake Day

4th & Last Sunday in February

College Goal Sunday [Last Sunday]

Freedom Sunday [Last Sunday]

National Woman’s Day (original date; 1909) [Last Sunday]

Weekly Holidays beginning February 25 (4th Week)

Peace Corp Week [thru 3.2]

Telecommuter Appreciation Week [thru 3.2]

Independence & Related Days

Choiseul Province Day (Solomon Islands)

Kuwait (from UK, 1961)

Pigeon Island (Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]

Texas Independence Day Celebration, Day 1 (of 2; Texas)

Festivals Beginning February 25, 2024

Popsicle Bridge Contest (Richmond, Virginia)

Tampa Bay Jewish Food Festival (Tampa Bay, Florida)

Feast Days

Æthelberht of Kent (1st Christian Anglo-Saxon King) [current date]

Anthony Burgess (Writerism)

Bd Robert of Arbrissel (Christian; Saint)

Burke Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Caesarius, Physician of Constantinople (Christian; Saint)

Ciriaco María Sancha y Hervás (Positivist; Blessed)

Dance of the Secret Places (Shamanism)

Day of Mut (Mother Goddess; Ancient Egypt)

Elizabeth Fedde (Lutheran Church)

Ethelbert of Kent (Christian; Saint)

Feast of Fflur (Celtic Book of Days)

Feast of the Blessed Regina Marriam of Vattalil (India)

Feast of Montu (Egyptian Falcon-Headed War God; Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Feast of the Stinky Butts

Festival of Ptah (Ancient Egypt)

Gerland of Agrigento (Christian; Saint)

Giuseppe De Nittis (Artology)

Hare Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Hermie (Muppetism)

Jacques Philippe Caresme (Artology)

John Roberts, writer and missionary (Christian; Saint)

Kitano Baika-sai (Plum Blossom Festival; Kyoto, Japan; Shinto)

Maria Adeodata Pisani (Positivist; Blessed)

Media Hiems I (Pagan)

Octopus Enjoyment Day (Pastafarian)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (Artology)

2nd Sunday in Lent (a.k.a. ... 

Reminiscere Sunday

The Transfiguration

Tarasius, Patriarch of Constantinople (Christian; Saint)

Victornius and six companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Virgil (Positivist; Saint)

Walpurga (Christian; Saint; she was canonised on 5.1 c. 870 and Walpurgis Night is celebrated 4.30) [Crops]

Wendy Beckett (Christian; Sister) [Art]

Wenchang Wang Day (Chinese God of Literature)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [9 of 53]

Premieres

Belle Epoque (Film; 1994)

Boat Builders (Disney Cartoon; 1938)

Boom at the Top or Bullwinkle Loses His Head (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 259; 1964)

Boris Talks to Himself or Mockingbird Heel (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 260; 1964)

Born to Peck (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1952)

The Bourne Ultimatum, by Robert Ludlum (Novel; 1990)

Broom-Stick Bunny (WB LT Cartoon; 1956)

Camelot (TV Series; 2011)

The Carnival of the Animals, by Camille Saint-Saëns (Musical Suite; 1922)

The Cat Above and the Mouse Below (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1964)

Count Screwloose and J.R. the Wonder Dog (MGM Cartoon; 1939)

DC Showcase: The Phantom Stranger (WB MM Cartoon; 2020)

Drive Angry (Film; 2011)

Gold Rush Daze (WB MM Cartoon; 1939)

Hall Pass (Film; 2011)

Henry IV, Part 1, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1598)

In the Name of the Father (Film; 1993)

The Lady Eve (Film; 1941)

Little Earthquakes, by Tori Amos (Album; 1992)

Modern Times (Film; 1936)

The Mouse on 57th Street (WB MM Cartoon; 1961)

On the Beach, by Nevil Shute (Novel; 1957)

Ooooooohhh… On the TLC Tip, by TLC (Album; 1992)

The Passion of the Christ (Film; 2004)

Phoney Booths, Parts 1 & 2 (Underdog Cartoon, S3, Eps. 37 & 38; 1967)

Please Please Me, by The Beatles (US Song; 1963)

Reindeer Games (Film; 2000)

Rubber Duckie, sung by Ernie (Song; 1970)

Slap Shot (Film; 1977)

Soldiers' Pay, by William Faulkner (Novel; 1926)

Songs from the Big Chair, by Tears for Fears (Album; 1985)

Superman: Red Son (WB Animated Film; 2020)

Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle, by Carl Jung (Science Book; 1952)

Ten Summoner’s Tales, by Sting (Album; 1993)

Terror Island (Animated TV Show;Jonny Quest #24; 1965)

That’ll Be the Day, recorded by Buddy Holly (Song; 1957)

Vikings: Valhalla (TV Series; 2022)

Wonder Boys (Film; 2000)

Yes Minister (UK TV Series; 1980)

Your Show of Shows (TV Series; 1950)

Today’s Name Days

Walburga (Austria)

Berislav, Hrvoje, Nestorije (Croatia)

Liliana (Czech Republic)

Victorinus (Denmark)

Tormi, Tuule, Tuuli, Tuulike (Estonia)

Tuija, Tuire, Vanessa (Finland)

Roméo (France)

Edeltraud, Walburga (Germany)

Riginos, Tarasios, Tarsi (Greece)

Mátyás (Hungary)

Cesario, Costanza, Vittorino (Italy)

Alma, Grants, Zalga (Latvia)

Margiris, Rasa, Regimantas, Viktoras (Lithuania)

Viktor, Viktoria (Norway)

Bolebor, Cezary, Konstancjusz, Maciej, Małgorzata, Modest, Nicefor (Poland)

Tarasie (Romania)

Frederik (Slovakia)

Donato, Valerio (Spain)

Sigvard, Sivert (Sweden)

Artema, Artemis, Welden, Weldon (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 56 of 2024; 310 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 7 of week 8 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Nuin (Ash) [Day 8 of 28]

Chinese: Month 1 (Bing-Yin), Day 16 (Ji-Wei)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025)

Hebrew: 16 Adair I 5784

Islamic: 15 Sha’ban 1445

J Cal: 26 Grey; Fryday [26 of 30]

Julian: 11 February 2024

Moon: 98%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 28 Homer (2nd Month) [Virgil]

Runic Half Month: Tyr (Cosmic Pillar) [Day 2 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 67 of 89)

Week: 4th Week of February

Zodiac: Pisces (Day 7 of 30)

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The 2019 Richmond International Film & Music Festival (RIFF) brings more than 150 cutting edge award-winning film premiers from 30 countries, plus up to 40 bands, panels, and daily events at various venues across Richmond. The festival kicks off Tuesday, April 23rd and concludes Sunday, April 28th.

Opening up the festival is Prescience, a narrative feature starring Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, Runaway Train (Oscar nominee), Star 80, It’s My Party) and Linda Gray (Dallas (Emmy nominee), Models Inc., Hilton Head Island) and directed by James Helsing. A criminal attorney struggles with his sexuality, a cryptic new boyfriend, unemployment and the disturbing childhood secrets his parents hold.

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Holidays 5.2

Holidays

Astronomy Day

Ba Ba Ba Booo Day

Baby Day

Battle of Hogwarts Day (Harry Potter)

Bird L.A. Day (California)

Brothers and Sisters Day

Childhood Depression Awareness Day

Coarse Fishing Season begins (Medieval UK)

Day of Madrid (Spain)

Dos de Mayo Uprising Anniversary Day (Spain)

Fire Day

Flag Day (Poland)

Good Housekeeping Day

Holiday of the Region of Madrid (Spain)

International Harry Potter Day

International Loch Ness Monster Day

International Market Research Day

King James Bible Day

Mad Festival

National Babies Day

National Byron Day

National Curly Hair Day (UK)

National Day of Hiring

National Education Day (Indonesia)

National Fire Day

National Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome Awareness Day

National Life Insurance Day

National Play Your Ukulele Day

National Report Homeland Security Fraud Day

National Sandra Day

Natural Joy Day

Peasant's Day (Burma)

Placebo Day

Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad Day

Robert's Rules of Order Day

Rowdy Friends Day

Sam Winchester Day (Supernatural)

Sappho Asteroid Day

Scurvy Awareness Day

Sibling Appreciation Day

Take a Baby to Lunch Day

Teachers’ Day (Bhutan, Iran)

Third Druk Gyalpo Day (Bhutan)

Trade Unions House Fire Anniversary (Ukraine)

Wallflower Day (French Republic)

World Bloggers Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Green Tea Day (Japan)

National Matcha Day

National Truffle Day

World Tuna Day (UN)

1st Thursday in May

Idaho Gives Day (Idaho) [1st Thursday]

Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]

Make-a-Book Day [Thursday of 1st Full Week]

Martin Z. Mollusk Day [1st Thursday]

Mom's Night Out [Thursday before Mother's Day]

National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day [Thursday of 1st Full Week]

National Day of Prayer [1st Thursday]

National Day of Reason [1st Thursday]

National Student Nurse Day [Thursday of 1st Full Week]

Thank a Dance Teacher [1st Thursday]

Thank a Youth Worker Day [1st Thursday]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

World Password Day [1st Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning May 2 (1st Week)

Children’s Book Week (thru 5.8)

Screen Free Week (thru 5.8)

Independence & Related Days

Hudson Bay Company (Founded; 1670)

Richensland (Declared; 2021) [unrecognized]

Festivals Beginning May 2, 2024

Earth Frequency Festival (Queensland, Australia) [thru 5.6]

Festival Accès Asie (Montreal, Canada) [thru 6.2]

LSR Wine Stroll (Chicago, Illinois)

Mushroom Festival (Richmond, Missouri) [thru 5.4]

Strawberry Festival (Cabot, Arkansas) [thru 5.4]

UK Asian Film Festival (London, UK) [thru 5.12]

Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival (McArthur, Ohio) [thru 5.5]

World Art Dubai (Dubai, UAE) [thru 5.5]

Feast Days

Ahudemmeh (Syriac Orthodox Church).

Alexandre Antigua (Artology)

Athanasius of Alexandria (a.k.a. Athanasius  the Great; Western Christianity)

Blessing of the Deosil (a.k.a. Sunwise; Celtic Book of Days)

Boris I of Bulgaria (Bulgarian Orthodox Church)

Conrad of Seldenbüren (Christian; Saint)

Demosthenes (Positivist; Saint)

Eve of the Finding of the True Cross

Exsuperius and Zoe (Christian; Martyrs)

Feast of Osiris (who taught the Egyptians how to brew beer)

Feast of Ysahodhara (Consort of Buddha)

Fertility Festival featuring a Man wearing a hobbyhorse costume, a devil’s mask, and pointed hat (UK; Everyday Wicca)

Fiesta Dei Serpari (Cocullo, Italy)

Germanus of Normandy (Christian; Saint)

Giovanni Niccolò Servandoni (Artology)

Humane Day

Jerome K. Jerome (Writerism)

Junior (Muppetism)

Listen to Your Heart Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Mafalda (Christian; Saint)

Media Ver I (Pagan)

Nina Hartley Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Ramen Day (Pastafarian)

Scurvy Awareness Day (Pastafarian)

Ultan (Christian; Saint)

Waldebert (Christian; Saint)

Wiborada (Christian; Martyr & Virgin)

Zoe (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [25 of 71]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [24 of 60]

Premieres

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Film; 2014)

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (Film; 1997)

The Awful Tooth (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1952)

Ballyhooey (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1960)

Bulldog Drummond (Film; 1929)

The Cute Recruit (Phantasies Cartoon; 1941)

Daffy’s Southern Exposure (WB LT Cartoon; 1942)

Disintegration, by The Cure (Album; 1989)

A Dog’s Dream (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)

Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Coleman (Book; 1996)

The Firm, by John Grisham (Novel; 1991)

The Holy Bible, King James Version (Religious Book; 1611)

Iron Man (Film; 2008)

I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me), by Whitney Houston (Song; 1987)

The Jack Benny Program (Radio Series; 1932)

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (Film; 1986)

Let It Be Me (WB MM Cartoon; 1936)

Living With War, by Neil Young (Album; 2006)

Made of Honor (Film; 2008)

The Magician’s Nephew, by C.S. Lewis (Novel; 1955) [The Chronicles of Narnia #6]

Miracle on 34th Street (Film; 1947)

Money Heist (TV Series; 2017)

My Favorite Wife (Film; 1940)

No Ordinary Time, by Doris Kearns Goodwin (History Book; 1995)

The Odd Couple (Film; 1968)

The Old House (Happy Harmonies Cartoon; 1936)

Peter and the Wolf, by Sergei Prokofiev (Symphonic Fairy Tale; 1936)

Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (DePatie-Freleng Animated TV Special; 1980)

The Postman Always Rings Twice (Film; 1946)

Ragtime Romeo (Ub Iwerks Cartoon; 1931)

The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu (Film; 1930)

The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis (Novel; 1942)

Southern Fried Rabbit (WB LT Cartoon; 1953)

The Taming of the Shrew, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1594)

Tell Laura I Love Her, recorded by Ray Peterson (Song; 1960)

10,000 Days, by Tool (Album; 2006)

Triplanetary, by E.E. "Doc" Smith (Novel; 1948) [Lensman #1]

The Vanishing Duck (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1958)

The Wacky Rabbit (WB MM Cartoon; 1942)

Waitress (Film; 2007)

Wonderful Tonight, recorded by Eric Clapton (Song; 1977)

X2: X-Men United (Film; 2003)

Today’s Name Days

Athanasius, Boris, Siegmund (Austria)

Boriana, Boris, Borislav, Borislava (Bulgaria)

Atanazije, Boris (Croatia)

Zikmund (Czech Republic)

Athanasius (Denmark)

Maaja, Mai, Maia, Maie, Maiu (Estonia)

Viivi, Vuokko (Finland)

Boris, Zoé (France)

Boris, Siegmund, Zoé (Germany)

Avgerinos, Esperos, Matrona (Greece)

Zsigmond (Hungary)

Atanasio, Efisio (Italy)

Laris, Sigismunds, Visvaris, Zigmunds (Latvia)

Atanazas, Eidmantas, Meilė (Lithuania)

Åsa, Åse (Norway)

Afanazy, Anatol, Atanazy, Longin, Longina, Walenty, Walter, Witomir, Zygmunt (Poland)

Atanasie (Romania)

Tamara (Russia)

Žigmund (Slovakia)

Atanasio, Zoe (Spain)

Filip, Filippa (Sweden)

Bing, Zoe, Zoey, Zolita (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 123 of 2024; 243 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 18 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Saille (Willow) [Day 19 of 28]

Chinese: Month 3 (Wu-Chen), Day 24 (Bing-Yin)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 24 Nisan 5784

Islamic: 23 Shawwal 1445

J Cal: 3 Magenta; Threesday [23 of 30]

Julian: 19 April 2024

Moon: 37%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 11 Caesar (5th Month) [Ptolemy Lagus]

Runic Half Month: Lagu (Flowing Water) [Day 8 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 45 of 92)

Week: 1st Week of May

Zodiac: Taurus (Day 13 of 31)