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[warhead]

[rwpohl]

fair warning, the twilight zone 2003

[wheelsgoroundincircles]

1955 Chevrolet 210

TECH CHECK Owner: Eric Mead, Evansville, Indiana Vehicle: ’55 Chevrolet 210

Engine Type: BluePrint Engines Chevrolet LS3 Displacement: 376 ci Compression Ratio: 10.7:1 Bore: 4.070 inches Stroke: 3.622 inches Cylinder Heads: BluePrint Engines aluminum Camshaft: BluePrint Engines hydraulic roller (0.612/0.585-inch lift, 225/238 deg. duration) Ignition: E38 Engine PCM Assembly: BluePrint Engines Exhaust: Church Boys Racing by Stainless Works 1-7/8-inch primaries to 3-inch collector and 2.5-inch stainless pipes bent by Dave Favor’s Performance Exhaust, MagnaFlow Mufflers Ancillaries: Holley mid-mount accessory drive, PRC radiator and core support, SPAL Fans Output: 530 hp at 6,100 rpm, 508 lb-ft at 5,200 rpm

Drivetrain Transmission: ’99 GM 4L80E Automatic with TransGo valvebody kit prepared by Wathen’s Transmission (Owensboro, KY) Torque Converter: FTI Billet 3,200 stall Driveshaft: Driveline Plus Rear Axle: Strange Engineering 9-inch with Truetrac differential, 3.70 gears, 35-spline axles

Chassis Chassis: Roadster Shop SPEC Front Suspension: Strange single-adjustable coilovers, stabilizer bar Rear Suspension: Strange single-adjustable coilovers, parallel four-link, Panhard bar Brakes: Baer four-wheel disc, 12-inch front rotors with four-piston calipers, 11-inch rear rotors with four-piston calipers, Baer Remaster master cylinder

Wheels & Tires Wheels: Bogart Racing Wheels D-5; 17×4.5 front with 2.25-inch backspace, 15×10 rear with 5.5-inch backspace Tires: Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R front, 26×6.00R17; Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S rear, 295/55R15

Interior Upholstery: Holtsclaw Custom Upholstery (Francisco, IN) Carpet: Cars Inc. black loop carpet Seats: Original bench seat with black-and-white vinyl Delray pattern Steering: Summit steering column with Eddie Motorsports steering wheel Shifter: Lokar Dash: Original Instrumentation: Dakota Digital VHX HVAC: Vintage Air Wiring: American Autowire by Andy’s Hot Rod Shop (Mulkeytown, IL)

Exterior Bodywork and Paint: Reisinger Custom Rebuilding (Evansville, IN) and Andy’s Hot Rod Shop Paint: Sateen Silver/white by James Smith of Road Runner Restorations (Johnston City, IL) Hood: Stock Grille: Danchuk Bumpers: Danchuk Glass: Auto City Classics Fuel Tank: 15.5-gallon Tanks Inc. galvanized powedercoated silver

[threadsnherbs]

Wednesdays are book days! Im currently working on reading this book! "The Book Of Divination A Guide To Predicting The Future" by Michael Johnstone.

Dactylomancy: A branch of radiesthesia. Using a ring suspended on a piece of string.

Daphnomancy: burning laurel branches and interpreting the crackling.

Dendromancy: using wood like oak or mistletoe for divination.

Dowsing: water or precious metal is divined by using a forked rod that vibrates when held over a spot where what is being searched for is to be found.

Genethialogy: using astrology to predict the path a persons life will take by plotting the positions of the stars and planets at the time of birth.

Graphology: using handwriting as a key to character analysis.

Horoscopy: More or less another name for astrology.

Hydromancy: using the color, ebb and flow, and the ripples of water while stones are being dropped in.

Lampadomancy: using the flickering light of a special torch to shed light on the future.

Lecanomancy: gaze into a basin of water hoping to reveal answers to questions.

Libanomancy: observe and interpret the smoke and ash from incense.

Lithomancy: using precious gems in divination.

Margaritomancy: using a pearl clutched in their hand and dropping it on a solid surface for insights of the future.

Metagnomy: Seers fall into a trance during which they have visions of the future.

Meteoromancy: meteors and shooting stars can illuminate the future.

Numerology: Divines by interpreting numbers, dates and the numerical value of letters.

Oenomancy: gazing at wine poured into special chalices to foretell events.

Oneiromancy: interpreting dreams.

Onomancy: letters and syllables formed by a name are ascribed values that combine to enable the seer to plot a course of action.

Onychomancy: a branch of palmistry that focuses on the fingernails.

Oomantia: uses an egg to answer questions.

Palmistry: using lines, mounds, and the shape of the hands, fingers and nails.

Pegomancy: using spring water in its natural fountains.

Physchography: those who are in tune with a spiritual force that tells those blessed with the gift what to write.

Physiognomy: using the physical features of someones face to assess their character and future.

Pyromancy: divining the future by studying fire and flame.

Radiesthesia: divining by using a rod or pendulum.

Rhapsodomancy: using a book of poetry opened at random and a chance-chosen passage on the page.

Sciomancy: also called mediums, communicating with the spirit guides, usually when in a trance-like state.

Scrying: divination via a range of methods from smoke to shells.

Sortilege: Those who practice draw lots and interpret the shapes they make when they fall.

Spodomancy: Deciphering the patterns seen in cinders and soot.

Stichomancy: uses printed word to foretell events. Can be done with any book.

Tasseography: uses tea leaves.

Next weeks topic: tea-leaf reading!

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Happy Birthday musician Davey Johnstone, who forged a career of over 50 years as Elton John;s guitarist.

Born David William Logan Johnstone  on this day 1951 in Edinburgh, Davey was having a perfectly fine career in the folk music world before he was whisked away to a life of rock and roll with one of the worlds biggest “pop” stars Elton John.

Having moved to London in 1968, Davey got his first album credit that year on the Noel Murphy LP, Another Round. Noel and Davey then formed the band Draught Porridge in 1969. In 1970 Davey played on the album Seasons by Magna Carta and in 1971 joined that group as second guitarist. Their next album, Songs From Wasties Orchard, was helmed by Elton’s producer, Gus Dudgeon.Gus asked Davey to contribute to Bernie Taupin’s solo album in 1971. Davey played guitar, sitar, banjo, mandolin and lute while Bernie read his poetry aloud. 

Soon after, in August 1971, Gus called upon Davey once more, this time to play acoustic guitar and mandolin parts on four songs on Elton’s Madman Across The Water album, including the intricate harmonic part that anchors the title track. A week or so later, Elton invited Davey to join the band full-time, joining drummer Nigel Olsson and bassist Dee Murray both in the studio and on stage — and thus was born the group that solidified Elton’s sound.

Since then Davey has been an indispensable part of most of Elton’s albums.Through the decades, Johnstone has squeezed in an equally impressive, varied body of work as an in-demand session player. His roster includes Stevie Nicks, Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, Rod Stewart, Meat Loaf, the Pointer Sisters, Olivia Newton-John, Judy Collins, and many others. He has also done movie music for James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer.

Johnstone lives in Los Angeles with his wife. He has seven children.

On 10 June 2009, Johnstone played a landmark 2,000th show as a member of the Elton John Band at the SECC Glasgow , he is currently serving as John's musical director, in addition to his guitar work. I looked through the credits for the Elton John film, Rocketman, due out this month and he doesn't seem to feature in it, you will however be able to see Scotsman Richard Madden as Eltons manager John Reid, a much better casting than Irishman Aidan Gillen, who played Reid in the Freddie Mercury bio, Bohemian Rhapsody

.Johnstone recently said "I’ve Had an Amazing, Unbelievable Career”: He released a new solo album – Deeper Than My Roots, only his third solo project, from what I can gather he put the album together during the hiatus most people had during the covid pandemic.

For the musicians out there he mainly uses a Les Paul Deluxe which he bought inn 1972. As you can imagine he has used a plethora of guitars including his trusty ’72 Les Paul Deluxe, a Gibson L-5, B.B. King Lucille, a ’69 Strat, and an Ernie Ball EVH. Acoustics included a Takamine, Gibson J-200, and a late-’60s Yamaha FG-140 he played on many of John’s ’70s classics.

[coolasakuhncumber]

Narratives of 2023

Books

- We've got this, edited by Eliza Hull

- Never Say Die, Anthony Horowitz

- The Making of Us - Sheridan Voysey

- Before the Coffee goes Cold - Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Films

- Admission

- Notting Hill

- Seriously Red

- Empire Records

- The Pretend One

- I Wanna Dance with Somebody

- The Green Book

- Palm Beach

- All My Life

- You People

- The Menu (well, half of it)

- 10 Things I Hate About You

- The Art of Racing in the Rain

- Jerry and Marge Go Large

- Steel Magnolias

- Marriage Story

- At Midnight

- The Truman Show

- Everything Everywhere All at Once

- Ticket to Paradise

- A Tourists' Guide to Love

- Good Will Hunting

- Charlie's Angel's (2019)

- Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

- Death on the Nile

- Mrs Harris Goes to Paris

- The Outlaws

- Barbie

- Happiness for Beginners

- White House Down

- Past Lives

- Oppenheimer

- West Side Story

- You Are So Not Inivited To My Bat Mitzvah

- Love is in the Air

- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

- Family Switch

- Best. Christmas. Ever.

- The Heart of the Holidays

- The Muppets Christmas Carol

- 8 Bit Christmas

- Love at the Christmas Table

- Jones Family Christmas

- The Family Plan

TV

- Black Snow

- Hacks S1, S2

- Home Economics s3e11 - s3e13

- Modern Family s1e1 - s10e14

- Abbott Elementary s1, s2

- Kim's Convenience a few episodes in s4 rewatch

- That 90s Show s1

- Better Date than Never s1

- Aftertaste s1, s2

- How I Met Your Father s2

- Summer Love s1

- Physical 100 s1

- Latecomers s1

- Below Deck s5, s6, s9, s10

- Not Dead Yet s1

- The Mandalorian s3

- Cunk on Earth

- Seachange s1e1 - s1e6

- Ted Lasso s3

- Firefly Lane (s2e10 - end)

- Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

- Heartland s16

- Alone Australia s1

- In Limbo

- Five Bedrooms s4

- Never Have I Ever... s4

- Year Of s1

- Black Divaz

- Ahsoka s1

- The Traitors (a few episodes)

- Below Deck Down Under s2

- Surviving Summer s2

- Sex Education s4

- Old People's Home for Teenagers s2

- Starstruck s3

- Queen of Oz s1

- Heartstopper s2

- Doctor Who specials

- My Life with the Walter Boys s1

- Carols in the Domain

- Carols by Candlelight

- Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas

- Bump s4

Gigs/Plays/etc

- Feared and Revered Exhibition

- Drag Cabaret, Summer Lovin'

- Elton John

- Daniel Champagne

- Sons of the East

- Brass Knuckle Brass Band

- The Zackerbilks

- Multi Cultural Comedy Showcase

- Peking Duk

- The Women's Room 2 - Just Add Esteogen

- Koori Comedy Showcase

- Sarah Ison and Laura Johnston - Would We Lie to You

- Josie Long - Re-Enchantment

- Julia

- Wine Machine aka KLP, Northeast Party House, Vera Blue, Lime Cordiale, Bliss N Esso

- Choirboy

- A Day on the Green aka Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper, Jon Stevens (from INXS) and DACY

- Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

- A Reconciliation Day Eve concert aka Yothu Yindi, Alinta Barlow, Stewart Barton, Tahalianna Soward-Mahanga

- Monkey Sparrow & This Way Orkestra

- Come From Away

- Brass Knuckle Brass Band, Lucy Ridge & the Derby Widows

- Footloose: The Musical

- Australian National Botanic Gardens: MEGAfauna After Dark feat Dead Puppets Society

- Reflections on Country Exhibition Opening, Kayannie Denigan

- Unchartered Territory Festival: innovation, art and science

- Rubber Necker & White Knuckle Band

- Soul Lab

- West Side Story

- Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers

- The Visitors

- The War on 2023

- Campell's Ramble

- A Very Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 :3c

1. song that makes me happy: needles in the camel's eye - brian eno

2. song that makes me sad: the story of an artist - daniel johnston

3. song that made me cry: moonshiner - uncle tupelo (reminds me of my dad :/)

4. song from an underrated artist: turnstile blues - autolux (honestly the entire Future Perfect album is gold i highly reccomend)

5. song from a popular artist: thursday girl - mitski

6. song that makes me feel like i could kill god: packin' a rod - L7

7. song ill never get tired of listening to: burger queen - placebo

8. song from an artist ive listened to for awhile: very ape - nirvana (ive been nirvanapilled since birth...)

9. song from an artist i just found: IOU - metric

10. song i just found and love: alone + easy target - foo fighters (lol)

11. song from my favorite playlist: hmmm idk i have a lot of playlists on heavy rotation but how bout uhh. treason - naked raygun

12. song thats in a movie: perfect day - lou reed

13. song that should be in a movie: ok like literally any and all of the segues across failure's entire discography

14. song i'd make everyone listen to: its not a single song per se but i am constantly begging people to listen to the entirety of what i consider to be the best album in existence, which is none other than... fantastic planet by failure

15. song i relate to: don, aman - slint

16. song that makes me nostalgic: anything by they might be giants tbh

17. song that makes me want to fall in love: well i AM in love 🥰 but id say that a song that captures that well is ask for answers - placebo...

18. song that makes me want to burn the world down: kerosene - big black obviouslyyy

19. song thats from my favorite genre: idk if i have a specific favorite genre :/ so ill just say... the pod - hum cuz thats a goddamn grand slam

20. song ive reccomended to someone: Hello Have You Heard About Our Lord And Savior Failu-- (also constantly trying to get ppl to listen to throwing muses which has been uhh. unsuccessful)

21. song someone reccomended to me: biscuit - portishead... i now proudly consider myself to be a "Portishead-Head"

22. song that reminds me of a character: i have many but theyre all related to the characters ive made up in my paracosm that im too embarassed to share much about LOL

23. song that has interesting sounds that tickle my brain right: soft scene - autolux

24. song that i want to be my theme song: im going to cheat and say rhiannon - fleetwood mac cuz thats the song i was named after :P

25. song i want to hear in a grocery store: idk why but. susans house - eels

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! :D

[alexmedfan]

The Best-Selling Sailboats in the World

The increase in purchasing power, a new culture of leisure, but also of adventure, and technological and industrial revolutions have allowed the discovery of sailing and boating since the 1950s. Habitable sailing, for cruising or racing, then experienced popular success. This passion for sailing enabled the development of numerous shipyards and sailmakers. These, accompanied by talented architects, gave birth to boats that have marked the history of yachting. In France, some big names like Edel, Yachting France, Quere, Aubin, and Mallard accompanied popular yachting before disappearing. At the same time, naval architects like Jean Jacques Herbulot, Michel Dufour, Maurice Edel, Philippe Harlé, and Jean Marie Finot allowed this popular sailing to flourish thanks to a forward-thinking vision and a real desire to share their passion. Some series of sailboats have become legends and have marked several generations. French shipyards dominate the ranking, even though the podium is occupied by American sailboats. Their production since the 1950s and the remarkable sense of innovation of naval architects have greatly contributed to the development of yachting worldwide.

Catalina 22

The first place is awarded to the Catalina 22. This small American sailboat from the shipyard of the same name arrived in 1969. It was designed by architect Frank Butler. 15,000 units have been built since that date. An absolute record. It should be noted, however, that this fast, transportable centerboarder, somewhat equivalent to the Surprise in France, has undergone several modifications since its inception. And today's models have evolved significantly compared to the first versions. Length: 6.55m, Width: 2.34m, Draft: 0.51/1.51m.

J24

The J24 is another American sailboat. This Rod Johnstone design has been built in more than 5,300 units since 1976. It is more of a one-design racing boat than a cruising sailboat. But everyone in the USA knows this boat, at least by name, even if it is less known in France than the J80 racing sailboat. For leisure sailing, it will be more complicated to manage this keelboat, which is too wide to meet road gauge standards. It is very present in Anglo-Saxon countries and in Europe. Length: 7.32m, Width: 2.70m, Draft: 1.20m.

Folkboat

The second place goes to the famous Folkboat. This traditional Nordic one-design could even take first place. Indeed, 4,200 Folkboats have been built by different shipyards, all to the same plan. To these series units must be added the amateur units and the non-certified Folkboats. This design by Swedish architect Tord Sunden was born in 1941. The Folkboat is undoubtedly the best-known and most popular sailboat in the world. Length: 7.68m, Width: 2.20m, Draft: 1.20m.

Corsaire

And here is the first French boat. This design by Jean Jacques Herbulot is the symbol of popular yachting. More than 3,500 units have been built since 1954. This small 5.50m micro is as comfortable in racing as in cruising. The stories of sailing and the memories of sailors aboard this plywood sailboat are countless. Its owners' association is one of the most active in France. Length: 5.50m, Width: 1.90m, Draft: 1.10 or 0.50/1.00m.

First 210

The fifth place goes to a sailboat born in 1992. It is a true popular and commercial success. The First 210 has been built in more than 3,500 units. This Finot design is a marvel. It has been very successful due to its ease of sailing, maintenance, and above-average marine qualities. It had a career of nearly 30 years. It has borne several names (First 211, 21.7, or 21). Length: 6.40m, Width: 2.48m, Draft: 0.70/1.80m.

Edel 2 and Edel 5

The Edel 2 sailboat became successful thanks to its victory in the 1978 Micro-Cup. And at that time, it was already 10 years old. This design by Maurice Edel is one of his greatest successes. 2,100 units of the Edel 2 were built. But Maurice Edel did not stop there and proposed the Edel 5, which also surpassed the 2,000-unit mark. A magnificent success for these boats, especially present in France and Switzerland. Edel 2: Length: 5.60m, Width: 2.10m, Draft: 0.50/1.00m. Edel 5: Length: 5.40m, Width: 2.45m, Draft: 0.90m.

Sangria

The Sangria sailboat is one of the great successes of the Jeanneau shipyard and architect Philippe Harlé. This small 7.50m cruiser was also very popular in racing. 2,500 units were built by the Vendée shipyard between 1969 and 1982. The Sangria owes its success to a pleasant hull and excellent marine behavior. Note: Before being built by the Jeanneau shipyard, the Sangria was briefly offered by Gibert Marine. Length: 7.60m, Width: 2.70m, Draft: 1.25m or 1.50m.

Westerly Centaur

The Westerly Centaur (England) is the best-known bilge keel. This English sailboat is very present in the English Channel and southern Brittany. This sturdy sailboat, designed by Laurent Giles, was built in more than 2,400 units. It undoubtedly popularized this type of appendage. It was built from 1969 to 1980. Length: 8.00m, Width: 2.60m, Draft: 0.90m.

Fantasia

The Fantasia sailboat was the successor to the Sangria. It also experienced enormous commercial and popular success. Even today, this boat is highly sought after for its habitability and marine qualities. A great success for this Harlé design, built in 1,700 units from 1981 to 1991 by the Jeanneau shipyard. The Fantasia remains one of the greatest successes in its size since the 1980s. Length: 7.70m, Width: 2.88m, Draft: 1.50m or 0.81/1.70m.

Arpège

The Arpège is one of the greatest successes of the Dufour shipyard and its founder Michel Dufour. It is one of his first sailboats, along with the Sylphe. This 9-meter racing cruiser experienced great commercial success, both on the water, between three buoys, and offshore. 1,500 Arpèges were built by the Dufour shipyard from 1967 to 1974. Length: 9.25m, Width: 3.00m, Draft: 1.65m.

Surprise

The Surprise sailboat is capable of offering beautiful day trips, comfortable coastal cruises, and being one of the best racing sailboats of its generation. This sailboat, designed by Michel Joubert and built by the Archambault shipyard, was built in 1,500 units. This one-design is still highly appreciated. Length: 7.65m, Width: 2.48m, Draft: 0.70/1.60m.

Challenger Scout

The Challenger Scout is a sailboat built from 1969 by the Cormoran, Quéré, and its architect Gaubert shipyards. This small sailboat is actually an adaptation of a Mauric design, the Super Challenger. Jacques Gaubert worked with André Mauric for a long time and developed the designs. The Challenger Scout experienced great success with 1,500 units produced until 1980. It is a very versatile boat, lively in all conditions. Length: 7.20m, Width: 2.50m, Draft: 1.05m.

Oceanis 411

If the Fantasia or the First 210 are the greatest successes of recent years, the most impressive success is undoubtedly that of the Oceanis 411. 1,400 units of this over 12-meter sailboat were built by the Bénéteau shipyard. This success is probably due to the booming charter market in the 1990s and 2000s. This Finot design was produced from 1997 to 2004. The Oceanis 411 offers impressive living space and excellent marine qualities. Length: 12.70m, Width: 3.95m, Draft: 1.70m.

Muscadet

The Muscadet is also a great commercial success. 690 units were produced by the Aubin shipyard from 1963 to 1981. However, more than 1,000 units were built, including amateur versions and other versions of this Harlé design. This sailboat was the symbol of offshore sailing on a budget. A whole era. Like the Corsaire, the Muscadet has its enthusiasts, and the owners' association is very active. Length: 6.40m, Width: 2.26m, Draft: 1.12m or 0.75/1.25m

Bien sûr! Voici la traduction en anglais :

Other Successes in Yachting

These sailboats have become big names in popular yachting worldwide. However, let's not forget the other yachting successes produced in large series. Some of these boats are still very present in our ports and series that are still very active. Among the most well-known, we can name:

- Challenger Scout also had great success with 1,500 units sold.

- The First 30, the first First from the Bénéteau shipyard, designed by André Mauric and built in 1,100 units.

- First 25, designed by Jean Marie Finot and built by Bénéteau in more than 1,300 units from 1979 to 1984.

- L’Ecume de Mer, from the Mallard shipyard and designed by Jean Marie Finot, built in 1,350 units from 1970 to 1979.

- The First 31.7, designed by the Finot Group and built in 1,100 units by Bénéteau from 1997 to 2009.

- The Challenger Micro, built in more than 1,000 units and designed by Jacques Gaubert from 1978 to 2000.

- The Kelt 6.20, designed by Philippe Harlé and built in 1,300 units from 1974 to 1984.

- The Aquila, another Harlé design built by Jeanneau in 1,100 units from 1977 to 1984.

- Lagoon 380 built in more than 800 units.

- Lagoon 450 built in more than 1,000 units between the F and S versions.

- Lagoon 620 and 630 from the same mold built in more than 150 units.

- Jeanneau Sun 2000, an excellent dayboat with around 1,400 units.

- The Sun 2000, designed by Olivier Petit and built by Jeanneau in 1,200 units from 1999 to 2009.

- The Sun Light 30, designed by Daniel Andrieu and built in 1,000 units by Jeanneau from 1986 to 1991.

- Chassirons (Junior, CF, CG, TDM, and numerous motorboats) from the Richard shipyard, which was the last to build boats with wooden hulls. Later, under the influence of Michel Joubert, the hulls were built in polyester, but the interiors were still made of wood.

[hanryjohnston]

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[ulkaralakbarova]

Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can’t believe he could turn out so badly – with no life and no dog. With Rusty’s help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he’s actually become. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Russ Duritz: Bruce Willis Rusty Duritz: Spencer Breslin Amy: Emily Mortimer Janet: Lily Tomlin Deirdre Lefever: Jean Smart Kenny: Chi McBride Sam Duritz: Daniel von Bargen Dr. Alexander: Dana Ivey Bob Riley: Stanley Anderson Kenny’s Grandmother: Juanita Moore Giselle: Susan Dalian Clarissa: Esther Scott Governor: Deborah May Newsstand Cashier: Vernee Watson-Johnson Newsstand Tourist: Jan Hoag Sky King Waitress: Melissa McCarthy Gloria Duritz: Elizabeth Arlen Flight Attendant: Alexandra Barreto Hot Dog Vendor: John Apicella Vince: Brian McGregor Mark: Reiley McClendon Herbert: Brian Tibbetts George: Brian McLaughlin Lawyer Bruce: Steve Tom Lawyer Jim: Marc Copage Lawyer Seamus: Rod McLachlan Wedding Guest: Scott Mosenson Governor’s Aide: Brian Fenwick Governor’s Other Aide: Duke Faeger Sushi Chef: Toshiya Agata Josh: Joshua Finkel General Manager: Lou Beatty Jr. Principal: E.J. Callahan Janet’s Husband: Daryl Anderson Best Man: Darrell Foster Security Guard: Michael Wajacs Chef Mike: John Travis Larry King: Larry King Larry King’s Guest: Jeri Ryan Larry King’s Guest: Nick Chinlund Ritch Eisen: Stuart Scott Stuart Scott: Rich Eisen Wedding Singer: Kevon Edmonds Backup Singer: Julia Waters Backup Singer: Maxine Waters Willard Backup Singer: Stephanie Spruill Bridesmaid (uncredited): Tanisha Grant (uncredited): Glüme Harlow Car Driver (uncredited): Paul Moncrief Mr. Vivian (uncredited): Matthew Perry Tim (uncredited): Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi Russ’ Son (uncredited): Gary Weeks Harold Greene: Harold Greene Film Crew: Producer: Hunt Lowry Executive Producer: Arnold Rifkin Producer: Christina Steinberg Director of Photography: Peter Menzies Jr. Producer: Jon Turteltaub Executive Producer: David Willis Assistant Editor: Michael Trent Writer: Audrey Wells Co-Producer: William M. Elvin Stunts: Terry Jackson Utility Stunts: Pat Romano Grip: R. Dana Harlow Orchestrator: Pete Anthony Orchestrator: Jon Kull Stand In: Duke Faeger Stand In: Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi Original Music Composer: Jason White Art Department Coordinator: Al Lewis Digital Compositor: Michael Miller Transportation Captain: Douglas Miller Production Design: Garreth Stover Makeup Artist: Mike Smithson Co-Producer: Bill Johnson Utility Stunts: Eddy Donno Utility Stunts: Manny Perry Stunts: Deep Roy Production Coordinator: Daren Hicks Script Supervisor: Thomas Johnston Supervising Sound Editor: Mark A. Mangini Editor: Peter Honess Editor: David Rennie Art Direction: David Lazan Set Decoration: Larry Dias Costume Design: Gloria Gresham Sound Effects Editor: Richard L. Anderson Supervising Sound Editor: Kelly Cabral Sound Effects Editor: James Christopher Sound Effects Editor: Donald Flick Visual Effects Supervisor: James E. Price Associate Producer: Stephen J. Eads Original Music Composer: Marc Shaiman Second Unit Director: David R. Ellis Utility Stunts: Annie Ellis Stunt Coordinator: Jack Gill Utility Stunts: Matt McColm Utility Stunts: Janet Brady Utility Stunts: Kenny Endoso Utility Stunts: Tommy J. Huff Movie Reviews: r96sk: What a pleasant surprise. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy ‘The Kid’ as much as I did. Bruce Willis and Spencer Breslin team up to solid effect, in a film that produces amusement and wholesomeness. I find the premise very interesting, it’s a cool concept. While they might not executed to 100% perfection, what’s given is entertaining to see unfold. There are some very sweet scenes, also. Willis is, as you’d expect, the best part of this, but I think Breslin does a grand job too. The latter tended to do these sorta roles a lot, but there’s a reason for that as he played them convincingly. Emily Mortimer (Amy) is als...

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Iron Maiden and Z2 Comics Announce Piece of Mind Graphic Novel

The record that features all-timers such as "The Trooper," "Flight of Icarus" and "Revelations" vividly come to life in individual chapters dedicated to each of the nine songs on the historic release. Frontman Bruce Dickinson, an author in his own right, even contributed to the "Revelations" chapter, a particularly special moment as the song was his first official songwriting credit with Iron Maiden.

Iron Maiden and Z2 Comics have announced a graphic novel based on the band’s Piece of Mind album, arriving November 21st. Below you can get an exclusive first look at the special alternate cover featuring Eddie as “The Trooper” and its accompanying collector’s card. The graphic novel celebrates the 40th anniversary of the legendary 1983 album, which contains all-time Maiden classics such as “Where Eagles Dare,” “Die with Your Boots On,” and “The Trooper.” With a solid track record of heavy metal collaborations with Anthrax, King Diamond, and more, Z2 Comics pulled out all the stops for Iron Maiden: Piece of Mind. The book features stories based on each of the album’s songs, including writing from frontman Bruce Dickinson (“Revelations”) along with an introduction penned by longtime Maiden manager Rod Smallwood. “When the idea of a Piece of Mind 40th Anniversary graphic novel first came up, I felt it was the perfect medium to expand outside the confines of the songs and to create new storylines and new dimensions through short form narrative and imagery,” said Dickinson in a press release. “With ‘Revelations,’ it allowed me to add more layers and dimensions to the lyrics and add a new twist.” He continued: “Equally as exciting was bringing together some of the top writers and illustrators in the industry who are all actual fans of the band, to add their own creative ideas inspired by the songs, Eddie, and the album itself. Z2 did a tremendous job in pulling this all together to create more than just a graphic novel, it’s what I consider a work of art.” The novel was edited by Rantz Hoseley. Other writing contributions include Steven Grant (The Punisher), Tony Lee (Doctor Who), Ivan Brandon (24Seven, Viking), Sacha Gervasi, Antony Johnston (Atomic Blonde), Leah Moore and John Reppion (Conspiracy of Ravens), Brian Posehn, Chris Roberson (iZombie), and Alison Sampson (Hit-Girl). Illustrators include Carson Thorn (Batman the Barbarian), Damien Worm (The October Faction), Francesco Dossena (Dylan Dog), Christian Rosado, Staz Johnson (Rogue Trooper), John Pearson (Mindset), Michael Avon Oeming (Powers), and Danijel Žeželj (Luna Park).   “The Trooper” Cutaway Edition of the novel retails for $40 is limited to 666 copies and can be pre-ordered via Rockabilia. Meanwhile, the Asylum Edition runs $300 and includes numerous extras such as art prints, a replica concert ticket, four collector’s cards, and an Eddie asylum model kit (shipped separately). Pre-orders of various formats are available via Z2 Comics.

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BOOK REVIEW: 1977/78, A Historic Season For Rangers FC And A Treble That Ended An Era by David Herd (2023)

For top writer, David Herd, blue is the colour and of the Scottish variety in a land where, for many decades, there’s been little variety in winners of Premier league and Cups thanks to the stranglehold of Glasgow rivals, Celtic and Rangers.

In this new football book on PITCH released 1 May, 2023, Herd focuses on 1977/78 to review in fine detail, month-by-month, match-by-match; 1977/78 was a historic Treble-winning season for the ‘Gers with such (playing) greats in their ranks as Derek Johnstone, Davie Cooper, Derek Parlane, and - captain - John Greig (John is pictured in the book, including with singing-superstar, Rod Stewart);  Greig also wrote a bi-weekly ‘Tartan Talk’ column for Shoot! magazine around this time.  

So, we kick-off under Ranger’s manager, Jock Wallace, 13 August, 1977, Aberdeen v Rangers with Billy McNeil installed just across the road as the new Celtic manager, and round-off 28 April, 1978, with a home game at Ibrox versus Motherwell. 

1977/78 rounds off the 224 pages with a Full results service, player statistics (appearances / goals).

An excellent read and matchless research & writing from David Herd. The supportive Foreword’s by Alex MacDonald (ex-manager, Hearts & Airdrieonians: ex-player, St. Johnstone, Rangers & Hearts).

Rating: 10/10 

https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/197778

Mark Watkins, Dare radio, 16 May, 2023.

[patern29]

Le J80, un voilier pour la régate... et la balade

Les petits monotypes de régate sont des voiliers qui ont toujours connu un grand succès. Le J80, du chantier JBoats, fait partie de ces dayboats de régate que l’on retrouve sur tous les plans d’eau. Retour sur un voilier de 8 mètres qui a marqué de nombreux équipages depuis 30 ans. Les monotypes sont des voiliers fait pour régater, mais surtout se faire plaisir sur l’eau, simplement, en famille ou entre amis. Ces petits voiliers de moins de 8 mètres, généralement, permettent de découvrir la voile, de sortir en mer, le temps d’une journée ensoleillée ou de régater auprès des skippers professionnels, le temps de grands événements nautiques. Parmi ces petits voiliers simples et rapides, les plus connus sont bien évidemment le Surprise, le First Class8, le J80 ou encore le Fun 7.50. Mais de ces séries historiques, une seule est encore produite et est presque incontournable. Il s’agit du J80, du chantier JBoats. Ce bateau de régate est présent sur tous les plans d’eau, dans de nombreux clubs et bases de location. Que vous recherchiez un voilier pour naviguer en famille, de façon tonique, que vous régatiez en régate corpo ou que soyez fan de vitesse, vous trouverez toujours un J80 à disposition. Retour su de ces voiliers amusants et faciles à naviguer.

L’histoire du J80 du chantier JBoats

L’histoire du voilier J80 est tout d’abord celle d’un homme, d’un architecte navale pas comme les autres : Rod Johnstone. Ce commercial, dans la publicité, décide un jour de construire le voilier de ses rêves. Il se lance alors dans le dessin et les plans d’un monotype. Ce voilier de 7,30 mètres, il le construit avec son frère, avant de proposer la série dans son nouveau chantier, JBoats. Ce voilier est un succès énorme. Il s’agit du J24, et nous sommes en 1976. Le J24 connaît un succès mondial et devient un des voiliers habitables les plus construits au monde, avec plus de 5300 exemplaires. Le succès du J24 va permettre au chantier de se développer et de construire de nouvelles unités, comme le J30 ou le J41, entre autres. Ce succès mondial aura pourtant peu d'échos en France. La concurrence étant importante. Mais en 1993, le chantier, et son architecte maison, lancent un nouveau monotype de 8 mètres. Un voilier qui conserve les caractéristiques de son petit frère : rapide mais simple à naviguer. Il s’agit du J80. Cette nouvelle série va convaincre les plaisanciers français et connaître un succès important le long des côtes françaises ainsi que sur le Lac Léman. A partir de 1994, les J80 seront construits en France, par J Composites, pour le marché européen. Aujourd’hui, ce bateau, construit à près de 1500 exemplaires depuis 1993, est une série très active. L’association de propriétaire gère un circuit très dense. On retrouve des J80 sur de nombreux parcours banane, lors des grandes régates de la saison.

Pourquoi acheter un voilier J80 ?

Le J80 n’est pas qu’un voilier de régate. Il en a les avantages, sans en avoir les inconvénients que nous pourrions imaginer sur un tel support. Tout d’abord, c’est un voilier très bien construit. Vous n’aurez pas de surprise en achetant ce bateau. Ensuite, le J80 à l’avantage d’être très simple à naviguer. Le plan de pont, avec un vaste cockpit, est très fonctionnel et bien pensé pour la régate, mais aussi la balade côtière. Un équipage de débutant ne sera pas perdu. En plus, la bôme est assez haute pour ne pas recevoir un coût au moindre virement de bord ou empannage ( ne restez pas debout tout de même). Le foc à faible recouvrement, sur enrouleur, et le spi asymétrique sont très pratiques en équipage familial. En mer, son comportement est sain. Nous sommes en présence d’un bateau très rapide et facile à mener. Les équipages les plus experts le trouveront un peu mou par petit temps et au près. Enfin, la barre n’est pas réputée pour sa finesse. A l’intérieur, le bateau est simple et épuré. 4 banquettes permettront de passer une nuit en mode camping. Enfin, le principal point négatif du J80 est son lest. Disponible uniquement en version quillard (quille à bulbe), vous aurez toujours besoin d’eau, au mouillage ou au port ( 1,50m de tirant d’eau). Malgré cela, le bateau est au gabarit routier. Le 80 est donc un excellent voilier d'occasion pour les amateurs de navigation simples, rapides et fun. https://youtu.be/0ytawGZVEf4

Fiche technique du J80, du chantier J Composites

- Longueur : 8m - Largeur : 2,50m - Tirant d’eau : 1,50m - Poids : 1450kg - Lest : 650kg - Surface de voiles : 34,50m² - Grand voile: 20m² - Génois: 15m² - Spi: 65m² - Moteur : 6ch HB - Construction: sandwich Polyester - Catégorie: B Read the full article

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NEW ‘20/20,’ WHEN MOTHER OF TWO IS FOUND DEAD IN LUXURY MANHATTAN APARTMENT, IS IT A SLIP AND FALL OR SOMETHING MORE SINISTER? 

Two-Hour Program Features Interviews With Immediate Family Members of Shele Covlin, Ex-Girlfriend of the Killer and Investigators Who Cracked the Case  

‘20/20’ Airs on Friday, Jan. 27 (9:01-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, Next Day on Hulu 

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When Shele Covlin — a 47-year-old mother of two and successful banker — is found dead in her bathtub in her luxury apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, it seems at first like a tragic accident. But family members quickly grow suspicious of her estranged husband, Rod Covlin, especially after authorities exhume her body and come to a shocking conclusion: Shele was strangled. In a new “20/20,” ABC News senior national affairs correspondent and “20/20” contributing anchor Deborah Roberts reports on the secrets uncovered during the years-long investigation, ranging from allegations of domestic abuse to the revelation that Shele had decided to cut Rod out of her multimillion-dollar will just a day before authorities found her dead, that eventually put Rod behind bars.  

The two-hour program features interviews with key family members of the estranged couple; Rod’s ex-girlfriend, who gave evidence that helped authorities crack the case; the attorney who provided legal counsel for Shele in her divorce and custody battle; the NYPD detectives who worked on the case; and more. “20/20” airs Friday, Jan. 27 (9:01-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, next day on Hulu. 

ABC News’ “20/20” is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Amy Robach. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 40 years, “20/20” features unforgettable, character-driven true-crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high-profile stories. Janice Johnston is the executive producer. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fridays from 9:01-11:00 p.m. EST on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu. 

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[brucebocchi]

for the record yes i’m talking about jay johnston, whom most people know as jimmy pesto from bob’s burgers

the sketch in question is “the story of everest” from mr. show, sorry for the lousy quality

this sketch still slays me because it features three of my favorite comedic elements

impeccable physical comedy

repeating said physical comedy well past its expiration, to the point where the repetition itself becomes the joke, like sideshow bob stepping on a thousand rakes or andy samberg falling down an endless hill in hot rod

bob odenkirk yelling

the guy who was at the center of my favorite comedy sketch ever just got arrested for being at the january 6 riots lmao

[scotianostra]

On January 26th 1878, Blacksmith Kirkpatrick McMillan, inventor of the bicycle, died.

Or should it be inventor of "a" bicycle? Frenchman Comte de Sivrac made a bicycle, of sorts in 1791, but it was a simple affair,  two wooden wheels at the front and rear, with a beam in the middle, and a bench on it, no steering, no pedals or chain, you just used your legs to push it along. The non-steering, slippery Sivlark was not even as good as a modern three-year-old's toy car, and the first bicycle with steering wasn't born until 1817. German Karl Drais installed a steering device on the basis of the "Trojan Wheel", but it still needs to use two feet to move forward when riding a bicycle

In 1840, oor ain Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a blacksmith, made improvements on the basis of the wooden wheeled cart invented by Dries. He installed a crank on the axle of the rear wheel, and connected the crank to the front pedals with a connecting rod, and the front and rear wheels were made of iron, the front wheel was large and the rear wheel was small. In this way, the people's feet leave the ground at last, and the alternate stepping of the feet drives the wheels to roll the vehicle forward. 

It took him about a year to complete and, it is thought that by 1839 he was happy with the finished product.

Tipping the scales at an estimated 57lbs (about 27kg) it was a tricky beast to manoeuvre but Macmillan was soon growing in confidence in its use and gaining speed.

The sight of him flying through the countryside aboard his new means of transport earned him the nickname "Daft Pate".

He went as far north as Carronbridge, at the entrance to the Dalveen Pass, and as far south as Holywood.

Soon he was able to travel the 14 miles to Dumfries in less than an hour

By 6th June 1842, reports suggest he was ready to undertake the trip to Glasgow.

"Women and children cheered him," claimed his biographer.

"Others - many others - still ran indoors when they saw him approaching.

"Workers in the fields left their crops to line the roadsides and see this amazing, this amusing 'man on wheels' pass by."

It was only as he approached the south side of Glasgow that problems arose.

Newspapers of the time report an unnamed Dumfriesshire man cycling to avoid a crowd and striking a young girl.

The rider was fined five shillings for the offence and many have concluded it must have been Macmillan.

Not everyone is completely convinced by this version of events, cited as proof of his inventor's role.

Alastair Dodds, in his book Scottish Bicycles and Tricycles, was not persuaded by the evidence.

"Whether indeed Macmillan was the inventor of the bicycle or merely a copyist may never be known but it is almost certain that the inventor was Scots," he wrote.

"The sheer number of stories suggests that there must have been quite a cottage industry building various types in Lowland Scotland at this time."

Writing in the late 19th Century, however, James Johnston had no such doubts.

"The word 'bicycle' means, of course, properly speaking, the first two-wheeler propelled and steered with the feet off the ground, and he was undoubtedly the first man to solve this problem and construct a really practicable bicycle," he said.

Whatever the case, it brought him little fame or fortune during his life.

"He took out no patent, being too busy otherwise with his lucrative country business," wrote Johnston.

The man himself did not fully realise the importance of his work.

Macmillan married in his 40s and had six children with his young wife Elspeth.

Only two of his children would outlive their father, while his wife also passed away aged just 32.

Macmillan himself died on this day in 1878 and a plaque at the Courthill Smithy sums him up in just six simple words taken from the poem The Problem by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

"He builded better than he knew".