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soberscientistlife · 5 months

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Louisa Jenkins smoking a cigarette as the police try to question her at a protest in 1957.⁣

—Louise Jenkins Meriwether, a novelist, essayist, journalist and social activist, was the only daughter of Marion Lloyd Jenkins and his wife, Julia. Meriwether was born May 8, 1923 in Haverstraw, New York to parents who were from South Carolina where her father worked as a painter and a bricklayer and her mother worked as a domestic.

After the stock market crash of October 24, 1929, Louise’s family migrated from Haverstraw to New York City. They moved to Brooklyn first, and later to Harlem. The third of five children, Louise grew up in the decade of the Great Depression, a time that would deeply affect her young life and ultimately influence her as a writer.

Despite her family’s financial plight, Louise Jenkins attended Public School 81 in Harlem and graduated from Central Commercial High School in downtown Manhattan. In the 1950’s, she received a B.A. degree in English from New York University before meeting and marrying Angelo Meriwether, a Los Angeles teacher. Although this marriage and a later marriage to Earle Howe ended in divorce, Louise continues to use the Meriwether name. In 1965, Louise earned an M.A. degree in journalism from the University of California at Los Angeles.

Meriwether was hired by Universal Studios in the 1950’s to became the first black story analyst in Hollywood’s history. Beginning in the early 1960’s, Meriwether also wrote and published articles in the Los Angeles Sentinel on African Americans such as opera singer Grace Bumbry, Attorney Audrey Boswell, and Los Angeles jurist, Judge Vaino Spencer. In 1967, Meriwether joined the Watts Writers’ Workshop (a group created in response to the Watts Riot of 1965) and worked as a staff member of that project.

Her first book, Daddy Was a Number Runner, a fictional account of the economic devastation of Harlem in the Great Depression, appeared in 1970 as the first novel to emerge from the Watts Writers’ Workshop. It received favorable reviews from authors James Baldwin and Paule Marshall. Daddy Was a Number Runner, is a fictional account of the historical and sociological devastation of the economic Depression on Harlem residents.

Meriwether followed with the publication of three historical biographies for children on civil war hero Robert Smalls (1971), pioneer heart surgeon, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (1972) and civil rights activist Rosa Parks (1973). In addition to numerous short stories, Meriwether published novels, Fragments of the Ark (1994) and Shadow Dancing (2000). Louise Meriwether has taught creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College and the University of Houston. She is a member of the Harlem Writers Guild.

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t0rturedangel · 1 year

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𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 ━ ♡

This is my first time making a master list so im sorry if it doesnt work. ALSO IF THERE ISNT A CHARACTER ON HERE THAT YOU WANT AN X READER OF JUST SEND ME A REQUEST AND I'LL ADD THEM !!

I RAN OUT OF IMAGE SPACE SO I'LL MAKE ANOTHER MASTER LIST.

I WILL ONLY WRITE NSFW OF THE POST COVID VERSIONS OF THE SOUTH PARK CHARACTERS !!

STAN MARSH

" Hey babe, y'know i love you right? "

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KYLE BROFLOVSKI

" I love you so much, i hope you do too "

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KYLE X F! READER - JEALOUSY ╰ Kyle cant help but punch clyde in the face when he flirts with you

KYLE X GN ! READER - UNDER THE COVERS ╰ You both try to get some sleep while the Cartman family stays over

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ERIC CARTMAN

" Y/nnnnnnnn !! give me my cheesy poofs ! "

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KENNY MCCORMIKC

" Mfph Mfphh! Mff- Mfffffphhh ! "

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BUTTERS STOTCH

" Oh, I cant come out today baby! 'm grounded ! "

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CRAIG TUCKER

" I am soooooo happy being with you "

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CREEK X CHILD ! READER ╰ parental alphabet of Creek and little you!

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TWEEK TWEAK

" AGH!- erm- thank y-you- ARK- N/n ! "

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CREEK X CHILD ! READER ╰ Parental alphabet of Creek and little you!

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CLYDE DONOVAN

" Heyyy babe! You'd look so cute in my jacket ! "

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TOLKIEN BLACK

" Hey Y/n, thanks for being by my side "

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ruleofbirds · 20 days

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𝚍𝚎𝚟𝚕𝚘𝚐_𝟶𝟸.𝟷

Moa's Ark & Zealandia

https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/moas-ark-1990/series

Moa's Ark (1990s TV series) opening animation. It was during the 90's that scientists formulated the "Zealandia" protocontinent theory and complexity of how species migrated over time, putting the last nail in the coffin of the idea that everyone got a free ride over on a piece of Australia. Going through Aotearoa's natural history doco archives has been a lot of fun.

Hello again! I took a bit of a break in posting long- form updates, but I think there's enough on my mind for a second batch of posts this week. After that there will again just be small updates on the Instagram until May - when I may have some sort of concept media for the sim to show off. For now I'll aim for a focused peek into a couple of aspects of it as usual.

This post is going to be all about the Moa, the species that got me hooked on this project. It's also going to be about species variation, and the tension between scientific accuracy and visual accessibility.

Moa skeletal reconstitutions at Te Papa Tongarewa, Museum of New Zealand.

A couple of interesting facts about the moa;

-We currently classify them as nine species. Here is a full catalog of every time someone thought they'd found a new one:

-Within many species, female moa can be more than twice the size of males (yes, this is one reason so many moa "species" were identified)

-Moa are unique in that they had no wings (not even the kiwi's tiny t-rex stubs) and, thank goodness because so many NZ species can be traced back to evolving from Australian fauna, their closest past relatives are South American tinamous rather than the emu.

-They also got a bad wrap for their past perception as tall, emu- like, big dumb grass grazers. Actually, while they're nowhere near as smart as multi-sense-foraging kiwi, they could identify and feast on a whole variety of twigs, herbs, leaves and berries - most of which were found in the more common forest than grassland.

This is why they have a bulky build and head-forward posture (until kinda recently, museum curators tended to give them that tall, emu/giraffe like posture, even adding extra vertebrae for show.)

Whanganui Regional Museum (This isn't close to the worst examples)

So; how do I even begin to approach the scope, as well as potential uncertainty, of data we have on the Moa?

Here's one way: Oversimplification!

Screenshots from Godot editor & runtime previews for compatibility (web) mode and forward+ (basically more shaders) renderer. The camera is RTS- style; getting the runtime shots was a bit finnicky.

I've started to build low-poly models in Blender for the fauna, which in the future I'd love to rig for animation and get super technical with appearance variation. For now I'll focus on the system for placing them in the right biome and basic pathing behaviour, and the Moa will be a North Island giant moa based vaguely off this model for an AR national park exhibit: https://moaparkotorohanga.wordpress.com/2014/07/08/a-collection-of-moa-feedback-from-trevor-worthy-and-lizzy-perrett/

While I'm not working directly on the simulator for the next while, I am building this 2D tool to represent the moa's species variation; it is *incredibly* helpful to have just set up a system where I can add and edit instances of a broader Moa "class", and I'm looking forward to giving each species its visual character (the main creative liberty I'll be taking is colour coding from grey to brown to communicate which of New Zealand's islands each species populated, as well as their preferred biome (there's 3 main ones: subalpine mountain, wet podocarp forest, dry forest/ lowland)

Moa "collection" project at time of writing.

If this exercise has highlighted anything though, it's just how difficult it is to reduce life's complexities to a single shape that represents a single numeric value. Those who read my last posts may remember that any given moa species' size may have varied over time and with temperature, (generally bigger during ice ages and smaller out of them) along altitude, (generally bigger and bulkier higher up) and just within species based on how they adapted to any given place. Not to mention the relatively massive lady moa.

And since we're only working with what's left of them all - the only intact gizzard samples proving that whole diet theory, and most of the remains we have to work with, are those found in Pyramid Valley in Canterbury (a swamp with surrounding mosaic of vegetation and forest) - who knows how to truly depict what life was like tens of thousands of years ago.

From the Moa book by Quinn Berentson

A very cursed JavaScript "spreadsheet".

So, very long-winded post. I hope you found something interesting within! Something that made you think about nature's craziness maybe. I meant to get across just how much there is to scientific communication, and I barely touched on how I aim to keep the overall narrative in focus (or basically be aware of it.)

I can't wait to work on this more collaboratively, with folks who really know their stuff about ecology and the cultural aspects of Aotearoa - I think the potential for collaboration and education is what's keeping me going with this project.

Until next time ! - here's some of my highlights from a trip to the Zealandia ecosanctuary.

Kia hora te marino

Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana

Hei huarahi mā tātou i te rangi nei

Aroha atu, aroha mai

Tātou i a tātou katoa

Hui e! Tāiki e!

May peace be widespread

May the sea be like greenstone

A pathway for us all this day

Let us show respect for each other

For one another

Bind us all together!

#devlog #gamedev #indiedev #programming #birblr #moss #plants #aotearoa #oceania #natural history #nature #godot engine #javascript #ecology #science

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shaydystheshadowqueen · 1 year

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IP-Neutral Disneyland

So, bit of backstory, I was reading some rumours about the Mickey Mouse copyright expiring and one silly rumor was the concept of Mickey being replaced by Figment in the parks, which is obviously completely unlikely considering not just the recent park updates (Toontown being a big example) but also that it means replacing an IP character with a Park Exclusive character, which with the recent IP-happy park designers would be a likely no. But what if it was the opposite? What if, instead of a theme park with several IP based attractions and areas, you had a theme park with ZERO IP based attractions and areas? That means nothing based on films, tv shows, or books and only using original property created for the parks ex. Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain, etc.

Let’s start this experiment!

For this experiment, I will be focusing on the og park Disneyland California as it is the oldest and also I own the Disneyland Encyclopedia Updated Third Edition (2017) so I can look back through history to see if an IP attraction had an IP-neutral past. I'll be putting aside the three IP-heavy lands, Fantasyland, Toontown, and Galaxy's Edge for the end.

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MAIN STREET USA

Nearly all of Main Street is non-IP so the only changes would be removing some of the movie specific stuff (though the place did have a theatre that showed actual movies so you could excuse showing Disney cartoons and movies). Also, Jolly Holiday Baking Café would have to go, likely replaced by the old Blue Ribbon Bakery.

TOMORROWLAND

Simply put, no Star Wars or Pixar. This doesn’t mean losing the rides, just altering them. Finding Nemo’s Submarine Voyage just needs to return back to it’s old non-IP ride Submarine Voyage. Astro Blasters can have a similar theme of being a space patrol officer defeating alien criminals, just without Buzz Lightyear (although I kinda wanna sneak in some TV references). As for Star Tours, you could have a similar theme of rouge smugglers trying to get a person of interest or package away from government forces… or you can have it be like Space Jungle Cruise where you’re touring real or fictional planets and maybe something goes wrong. Possibilities are pretty endless with Star Tours virtual ride system. Speaking of embracing Tomorrowland’s past, the spot where the IP Pizza Planet is used to be where Mission to Mars and Rocket to the Moon were, so why not theme the restaurant to be set on Mars or our Moon!

ADVENTURELAND

@disneylanddilettante had a very good IP-neutral treehouse concept called Castaway Treehouse. As for the famous Indiana Jones ride, I do have a solution from the eastern parks: S.E.A also known as the Society of Explorers and Adventurers is a Park Exclusive fictional group that exists in several attractions including Mystic Manor and Fortress Exploration. It also has several members that are spread through Disney’s attractions (ex. Dr. Albert Falls of Jungle Cruise)… including Jock Lindsey from Raiders of the Lost Ark. So all Disney would need to do is replace Indy (and any other movie character from the series) with a different member of S.E.A. The rest of the ride can stay the same.

FRONTIERLAND

The only edit would be Tom Sawyer’s Island. Maybe rebrand it an outlaw hideout to fit the western theme. (Also no Fantasmic)

NEW ORLEANS SQUARE

No big edits except for restoring Pirates of the Caribbean to it’s former non-movie ride

CRITTER COUNTRY

Bit of history; Before the Song of the South ride came to Disneyland, the area of Critter Country was entirely based around a ride that proved successful in Walt Disney World and was made after the plans for a Disney ski resort were cancelled. That ride was Country Bear Jamboree and the land was Bear Country, a peaceful quiet corner of the park. In fact Splash Mountain was only added to bring more crowds in. So, in terms of fixing it, keep the Pacific Northwest bear theme and play with that. Disney has proven to be able to make original bear characters, add in a couple of American legends (Paul Bunyan for example) and keep Splash Mountain but make it an original story instead of Songs Of The South.

GALAXY’S EDGE

Obviously, we can’t keep this because the entire area is Star Wars. I do have two options for replacements though: The first is expanding Frontierland or Bear Country to create more natural landscapes for exploration or more ride space (and connect the two lands) The second is bringing in the lost Discovery Bay that would have brought a nineteenth century Barbosas Bay with plenty of unique attractions

TOONTOWN

Ok so this one might seem impossible considering the main mouse, but as countless video games and shows have proven, you can make a cartoon universe without relying on an existing real world cartoon. Hell the plot of Who Framed Roger Rabbit revolved around a fictional cartoon series! You can keep the generic toon-like world without the movie references, making it about a fictional cartoon world and having the rides be different episodes (or have one be an episode like Runaway Railroad and the other be a backstage tour of Toontown that goes wrong like Car-Toon Spin).

FANTASYLAND

The original IP zone, as was the intention of it during all it’s various concepts. So how do you make it IP-Neutral? Well for that I’m taking inspiration off one of the only two IP-Neutral rides in Fantasyland: The Swiss-themed Matterhorn Mountain and Matterhorn Bobsleds. I would LOVE to see more Switzerland architecture and castles cause it is BEAUTIFUL. Plus, Switzerland has quite a few myths that could make for interesting attractions, including William Tell, dragons, witches, avalance-surfing dwarfs, etc (actually that last one could make a fun alternate Mad Tea Party ride)

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As you can see, some of the park wouldn’t change at all or very little (Main Street USA, Frontierland, etc) while others would be completely different from what they are today (Fantasyland, Critter Country, etc). Does it prove that Disneyland be better or worse without the IPs? I leave that to you guys to discuss, I’m just having fun with coming up with an alternatve to Unnecciary Sci-Fi Franchise Land.

#disneyland #armchair theme park designing #park ideas

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jacobsneed · 1 year

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OC CHARACTER ASSIGNMENT

Had a fun time doing this before, so I decided to do it again with some more of my OCs :P

Belle (Beauty and the Beast)

Littlefoot (The Land Before Time)

Alphonse Elric (FMA:B)

Ann Perkins (Parks and Recreation)

Dorothy Gale (The Wizard of Oz)

Ben Chang (Community)

Marla Singer (Fight Club)

Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia)

Gob Bluth (Arrested Development)

Cheryl Tunt (Archer)

Charlie Kelly (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia)

Frank Gallagher (Shameless)

Nux (Mad Max: Fury Road)

Tobias Funke (Arrested Development)

Alan (The Hangover)

Jasper Hale (Twilight)

Lucius Fox (Gotham)

Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier (Hannibal)

Alex Dunphy (Modern Family)

Ben Wyatt (Parks and Recreation)

Tina Belcher (Bob's Burgers)

Allison Reynolds (The Breakfast Club)

Elliot Anderson (Mr. Robot)

Will Graham (Hannibal)

The Narrator (Fight Club)

Dr. Rene Belloq (Raiders of the Lost Ark)

Benjamin Horne (Twin Peaks)

Gustavo Fring (Breaking Bad)

Junior Soprano (The Sopranos)

Cho Sang-woo (Squid Game)

Lau (The Dark Knight)

Bonnie Winterbottom (How to Get Away with Murder)

James Norrington (Pirates of the Caribbean)

General Hux (Star Wars: The Last Jedi)

Agent Smith (The Matrix)

Armin Arlet (Attack on Titan)

Anita 'Needy' Lesnicki (Jennifer's Body)

Kif Kroker (Futurama)

Willow Rosenberg (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Sailor Mercury (Sailor Moon)

Rue Bennett (Euphoria)

Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad)

Janis Ian (Mean Girls)

Kenny McCormick (South Park)

April Ludgate (Parks and Recreation)

Spike Speigel (Cowboy Bebop)

Veronica Fisher (Shameless)

Damian Leigh (Mean Girls)

Donna Meagle (Parks and Recreation)

Miriam Maisel (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)

#david's ocs #oc: sunny #oc: hatred #oc: lucky #oc: dexter #oc: yuri #oc: valentino #oc: giorgio #oc: minette #oc: roach #oc: valkyrie #i love this quiz i love kin assigning my OCs >:3c #i might have too many OCs

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adultswim2021 · 1 year

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Saul of the Mole Men #1: “A New Friend” | February 12, 2007 - 12:00AM | S01E01 Revised version first aired April 17, 2007 @ 12:15

Imagine you’re watching a movie. A character in the movie turns on the TV, and there’s a show that’s too stupid to REALLY exist in the real world. TV shows are already a heightened form of reality, and so are movies, so when the character watches this show, chances are it’s going to be pretty dumb by our standards. But because the movie person lives in a heightened version of reality, it only makes sense that the TV show will be a heightened version of that heightened reality. That movie character is used to this version of television. But, we as the audience watching the movie are not.

Very simply, you have what you’d refer to as a “fake show”. These usually exist so you can watch a movie character watch the show, giggle at how stupid it is, and maybe also giggle at how stupid the character is for liking it, or how notice how cool and relatable they are for not liking it. Sometimes, not often, but SOMETIMES, the show is actually fully produced to some extent and included as an extra feature on the special edition DVD. Isn’t that neat?

Fake shows exist on TV, as well, usually serving some allegorical function. “Invitation to Love” on Twin Peaks. “Terrance and Phillip” on South Park. “Pscyho Dad” on Married… With Children. That sort of thing. This blurs the concept of “Fake shows” altogether.

You’d think this was a simple concept, but it’s not. In fact, there is yet another step towards the uncanny: the “fake shows” that exist in real life. Some of them are a little less vague because they are broad genre parodies (Fernwood Tonight*, Night Stand with Dick Deitrich). But for some of them, the joke is that they exist at all. Those are the truly uncanny ones: That’s My Bush!. Let’s Bowl. And this: Saul of the Mole Men.

Saul of the Mole Men was created by a big foam mouth whose top part of its head was the word FUNNY and jaw was the word GARBAGE. I don’t really care to actually untangle the ownership here; for some reason I assumed Jimmy Kimmel was the owner of this company because I remembered he had an affinity for Josh Gardner (the titular Saul), and he supported the career of Adam De La Pena (whose Minoriteam sported this production logo). There’s some vaguely recognizable names in here, like Tom Stern and Tim Burns, who worked with Alex Winter on Idiot Box (underrated) and Freaked (one of the best comedies ever made). Oh, hey, Alex Winter is credited as a voice in this! I think that’s him as the king Mole Man?

The premise was that Saul Malone, a nerdy and anxious geologist, is one of the sole survivors of a disastrous mission involving a drill-mounted underground vehicle (is there a word for this?? I wonder!). Among the living is a rude robot who says stuff like “(slur)”, and a vapid 60s style pop star, who is in stasis on board during the first scene for some reason that isn’t explained. When their vehicle crashes and everyone on the ship winds up dead, Saul ventures into the subterranean world of the Mole Men, to go and have… serialized adventures… uh, down there.

The first episode’s plot: the craft crashes, Saul, Johnny Tambourine, and Robot need to find their locator antenna, which has landed in the Mole King’s throne room. The Mole King dutifully brings the antenna to Saul, and kindly introduces himself. Saul is freaked out by the Mole Men to such a degree that it causes him to ignore this friendly gesture and stab the king in the head with the antenna. And that all takes 11 minutes for some reason.

Okay, so the show is cheesy and crappy-looking on purpose. It’s meant to look like a Sid and Marty Krofft production from the 70s. Other references get thrown around like Doctor Who. The opening reminds me of Ark II, or any number of Saturday morning semi-serious action shows shot in the desert aimed at really stupid children. It shares something in common with Sid and Marty Krofft productions: damn, it looks really fun! But also: damn, the people shooting this really didn’t give a shit. Like at, at all.

That’s the prevailing feeling with Saul of the Molemen. The aesthetics are really pleasing, honestly. The Mole Men are really fun to look at. The opening theme sequence and credits and stuff are beautiful. It does look really fun to make. But the script and the shooting of the show? I will give props to Josh Gardner, who had a small cult following from Gerhard Reinke's Wanderlust on Comedy Central, a short-lived show that never grabbed me, but I remember a small number of people in my orbit insisted that it was “actually pretty good”. His performance is occasionally very fun, and he embodies the character well. Certain action shots are on-purposes lackluster. That’s the main joke of the show: unconvincing action and dumb jokes.

Speaking of jokes: actual written jokes are few and far between. There are maybe two lines in this that qualify as a joke: Saul’s dying crew mate thinks Saul is another guy on the team: “why do you have his cold sore?” “It’s a mustache!” “The coldest sore of them all”. It’s an okay joke, but you can’t imagine anybody in the room saying “let’s try and come up with something better”. I would bet that this show was entirely produced from first draft scripts.

That’s not entirely accurate; this episode is in fact a revision of a revision; First there was the pilot version of this, which I recall adultswim.com had clips of online (I found information that suggests the whole pilot was up, but I only remember a clip package that shared the scenes that were cut from the final version). The shot with Saul being barfed on by subterranean birds seen in the opening is derived from the original pilot. There are also many shots that seem like they were shot at different times; The costumes, Saul’s mustache, or the video quality all seem slightly different from shot-to-shot.

The version available online for viewing was actually revised a second time; later they added a gag where the show kept playing different opening sequences for different shows before settling on Saul. This version aired midway through the series and became the “final” version of the episode. I VASTLY prefer the first aired version and don’t think the additional intros opening adds much. In fact they come off too jokey and at worst tacked-on (they are in fact both of these things). What IS legitimately great though is the actual Saul of the Mole Men theme song, sung by television’s Trey Parker. It’s very catchy, and the single best thing about the show.

There is one other notable dialogue-driven joke: Robot can’t tell if the Mole Men are mongoloids or what. Johnny Tambourine says his sister was (paraphrasing) born retarded. Or was it Chinese? Actually, she was stillborn. (end joke, which ends on a lingering shot of Saul furrowing his brow as if the home audience needs to recover from laughing so hard) I’m not trying to win woke points, I swear to god, but: this joke always rubbed me the wrong way. Like there’s something really unsatisfying about it. Maybe it’s a hat on a hat kinda thing? I remember friends quoting it and I sorta was like, “yeah, I guess that’s funny.” I don’t know man. I feel like they were going for stupid-on-purpose, but the stupidity on this show has a way of leaving me cold. The writing just seems brushed-off. I often wonder if this show was a little more PG or a little more straight-faced, as though it really were children’s television, if it would be better.

It reminds me of certain producer-types I’ve talked to, whose whole attitude is that comedy is easy: you just try a bunch of dumb but novel ideas and wait for one to catch on. This one apparently caught on: I mean, it sold, didn’t it? For some reason Adult Swim greenlit 20 episodes of this thing, and it’s baffling why? Did they commission and then not even watch the pilot? I’m hazy on the details, but I remember them taking shots at this show later on in bumpers: citing it as an example of greenlighting gone-wrong.

I… (gulp) remember this being the best episode of the show, from what I saw. It’s only downhill from here. Oh no!

PS: I am going to save the Jonah Ray bashing for another write-up. This is already too many words.

*FERNWOOD TONIGHT ADDENDUM: Fernwood Tonight is typically described as a spin-off of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, but I’m one of the few people on Earth who has actually watched every episode of Mary Hartman so I am going to use this blog to clear up the distinction: YES: there were moments in the show where characters watched a show called “Fernwood Tonight” but it did not resemble the real-life Fernwood Tonight at all and was more of a local news magazine program. In that incarnation it was just an expression of the idea of “going on TV” whenever the plot called for it. Like, if a character on the show is doing something that gets media coverage, it’s gonna happen on “Fernwood Tonight”. The Mayor needs to announce something to the whole town, it happens on “Fernwood Tonight”, etc. The concept of the show being revamped and hosted by Martin Mull as Barth Gimble (twin brother to Garth Gimble, who died on Mary Hartman) was introduced late in the series as a tease for the upcoming “spin-off”. So I don’t really count it as a show-within-a-show really at all. It’s more of a calculated extension of the Fernwood universe. Thank you. Thank you for letting me say this stuff.

MAIL BAG

Tim and Eric Awesome Show premiering on Adult Swim, THE CARTOON NETWORK, was like Bob Dylan going electric. Same feigned outrage followed by significant amounts of influence for the world of comedy. May Tim and Eric STAND the TEST of TIME!

I agree with you, even though I don’t know who Bob Dylan is. Seems like a weird guy to know about honestly. Bye.

Hacky Sack Extreme. Million Dollar Extreme. See the connection? As the late Bill Murray would say: Friend of yours?

Bill Murray recently found himself in hot water for massaging his niece Geena Davis. So back the fuck off pal

I have a friend named Connor but we call him C-Boy from time to time so its pretty cool there was a C-Boy on Tim and Eric. Shout out to him! Keep New Jersey weird dude, Jersey style!

This is a banner day for mentioning weird guys. But... I have a feeling... this C-Boy of yours is a good guy and a good friend. May the friendship STAND the TEST of TIME!

I dont like how they say "fuckin podcast" in the podcast episode. So rude! If that was the first thing I ever saw them do I may have never give them a chance. Instead I love the guys. Can life be really that precarious?

I agree, and yes. It’s like my friend who turned off the Comedy Central TV Funhouse show because an animal swore. He hated that. Even when I pointed out “that was in all the promos. You were ready for it”. He stuck to his guns. That guy died, probably.

#adult swim #adultswim2021 #saul of the mole men

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tuscanwalker · 2 years

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Sept 1, 2022: Lucca - Part 2 - Today

This is a rest day to simply enjoy Lucca and get organized to start walking tomorrow. After breakfast we decided to walk the top of the 16th Century defensive wall that completely surrounds the city. It replaces three previous walls dating back to Roman times and was designed in response to the introduction of gunpowder and cannons. It is 4.2 km long, about 40 feet high and we estimated it varies between 30 and 50 feet wide on top. It is a truly enormous public works project for a relatively small town, with over two thousand locals labouring on it daily for about 100 years. Nevertheless, it was never used for its intended purpose despite centuries of rivalry with neighbouring Florence. Today it is essentially a lovely public park, great running track and, for us, the perfect way to work off eating too much breakfast.

After the wall we stopped for a cappuccino as we did not want to embarrass ourselves by ordering one too late in the day. We then returned to the Cathedral and were given free tourist entry based on our pilgrim credentials. The 12th Century Romanesque facade with its rows of arches and columns triggers memories of Pisa. Here however, rather than a cockeyed cylindrical bell tower, San Martino has a square crenelated one whose marble sheathing was only partially completed. Inside are paintings by Tintoretto and Ghirlandaio, but the centrepiece is another of those holy relics cherished by the Renaissance Catholic Church despite their often questionable provenance and authenticity. It is an 8 ft tall wooden statue of Christ on the Cross known as the Holy Face (Volvo Santo). Legend states that it was sculpted by Nicodemus who helped to put Christ in his tomb, but that the face sculpted itself. Then, it was mysteriously transported to Italy on a pilotless ship and carried to Lucca in an equally mysterious cart drawn by untamed horses. These are the “miracles” that created thriving pilgrimage economies to put money in the pockets of locals. They say that there are enough “genuine” pieces of the “True Cross” in churches around Europe to rebuild Noah’s Ark twice over. Sadly, we had no chance to witness a miracle experience as the cross was undergoing restoration in a closed on-site laboratory. Below is a photo stolen from Wikipedia. Also pictured are some of the rich offerings to the church in response to blessings and miracles received.

After a visit to the Cathedral Museum with its Vestments, Treasury and artworks we walked across the piazza to the Church that was the original Cathedral of Lucca before St Martins was built. It is really two very different churches in one. The Basilica of St Reparata dates back to the 4th Century but has been rebuilt on the same foundation several times since. The Bapistry of St John is sort of stuck on one side of the nave and excavations beneath it (that you can walk through) show structures dating back to the Romans that were rebuilt at least 5 times over the next 1200 years.

After lunch and a trip to a bike shop to buy a birthday gift for Kim’s son Lee, we visited our last church of the day St Michelle in Foro. It was built in the 8th century on the site of the Roman Forum with the current unique marble facade added in the 13th century. While it may seem that we visited a lot of churches okay (including a couple we have not mentioned) this is the place to do it. There seems to be a church at every intersection so that Lucca was once nicknamed “the city of a hundred churches”

Like San Gimignano to the south, rich families in Lucca built huge towers both as status symbols and a defence against jealous intra city rivals. We walked by Guinigi tower several times, the tallest surviving example that dominates the skyline. The Holm Oaks growing on top have replaced a garden which originally supplied produce to the kitchen one floor below. We somehow resisted the long lineup of tourists waiting to mount the 233 steps to the top. Instead, we chose a late afternoon siesta and then off to dinner.

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bass-is-mentally-ill · 2 years

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Always wanted to make this and thought it would be funny soooo HYPERFIXIATION TIMELINE BITCHES (except only franchises)

June, 2020: FANBOY AND CHUM CHUM

ah yes, when shit really started kicking in. I think this was the first one, or atleast the first major one. This is funny, also my longest. I bought a kyle hoodie and had a picture of him on my ceiling, so i cpuld gaze at him every night before i slept. cute!

Febuary, 2021: TOTAL DRAMA

So i was like also maybe hf at the begining of june, but idfk. So this one started with simping for Mal, then shipping NoCo again, then... tradgity struck. The Ezekiel ark. I bought a body pillow.

march?, 2021: HAPPY TREE FRIENDS

One of fond of!!! So this is one that i can kind of stay in the fandom without going balls deep in every time, so thats cool. Anyways, Toothy x Cuddles is real because they told me so.

April, 2021: HORRID HENRY

Ok so like this period I was going through some shit, so I dont actully remeber anything about this except it got me 1k followrs on tiktok, so idk.

May-July, 2021: SOUTH PARK

I dont want to talk about this shit show. It was bad. Like REALLY bad.

August 2021: Also Happy Tree friends

same as last time lmfao

September-october 2021: My little pony

If you have adhd or anything you know october is awful for hyperfixiation. Like, you should not have rights during that. Also, october 2020 I was kyle from fanboy and chum chum. This year... I was sprout from my little pony. It was an odd time.

November 2021: F IS FOR FAMILY!!!!

ONE I CAN ACTULLY STICK IN THE FANDOM??? WOOOO!!!! Still my comfort show, love its ass. Stan bridget for clear skin yall.

December-march???? Uhhh Lioden, Camp lake bottom, happy tree friends, metal family, other stuff?

I dont remeber these months at all sorry

April 2022: Dude, thats my ghost!

Towards the end of the month, but funni show! I still love it! and i would still absolutkey rail billy-

May: My little pony, SOMETHING ELSE THAT HAS TOTALLY ESCAPED MY MIND HELLO?

Mlp was fun, lyrabon supremacy. But it also like completly decinigrated like a second ago so idk.

Now/June: THE BREADWINENR <33333

LOVE THIS MOVIE, LOVE THE BOOKS PURE HAPPINESS YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!

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Character Intro: Chione (Kingdom of Ichor)

Nicknames- Lady of Winter, Princess of Ice by the people of Olympius

Ice Doll by Aphrodite

Frigid Fran by Artemis

Age- 18 (immortal)

Location- The Underworld

Personality- To most people, Chione seems detached, icy, cold, calculating, and vague. There's so much more to her. She's intelligent and methodical. She has feelings of uncertainty at times and she's known to cry a lot when she experiences loneliness. She’s single.

She has the standard abilities of a goddess- except shapeshifting. Being the goddess of snow, ice, & winter, her abilities include summoning blizzards and other snow related calamities, flight (due to her frost white sparkly wings), cryokinesis, limited aerokinesis (as it pertains to cold winds, & creating many weapons/offensive attacks out of ice & snow.

She's a cousin to Zephyrus (god of the west wind), Boreas (god of the north wind), Notus (god of the south wind), & Eurus (god of the east wind). Her mother is Pagoniá (goddess of ice). Their relationship has always been distant, but they do geniunely care for one another. Chione doesn't mind her aunt Eváeros (goddess of air & the zodiacs) or her ambrosia salad.

Because of the "eternal summer" in Olympius, she prefers the domain of the Underworld, where it's always cold.

Chione lives in an extravagant chateau. The inside is painted in shades of white, silver, gray, blue, and gold. There's an intricate chandelier made of ice in her living room. The entire place is carpeted and also includes fur pillows and blankets.

Her go-to drink is a white cranberry cosmopolitan. She also likes martinis, sparkling water, & peppermint tea. A usual for her from The Roasted Bean is a large peppermint white chocolate frappuccino with extra whipped cream!

Chione is a co-chair (along with her mom) of the Thracian Ice Festival!

Her favorite treat is a frozen vanilla custard topped with shredded coconut.

Chione is often mistaken for a nephelai (cloud nymph) due to her albinism.

Her favorite meal is chicken fettuccine alfredo. She also likes a shaved kohlrabi salad with basil & parmesan.

In her free time, Chione enjoys figure skating, going to the opera, writing, carving ice sculptures, reading, ballet, doing yoga, watching movies (is a fan of mysteries, drama, romance, & suspense), and jewelry making.

Her favorite nail polish color to wear is Olmorfia's "No Place Like Chrome", a metallic silver color. She also likes "Frosted Snow", a glittery white color.

In the pantheon, she's had high-profile relationships with Apollo, Hermes, and Poseidon. She tried introducing herself to Arke (goddess of the faded rainbow); but was ignored. Chione's good friends with Aeolus (god of wind), Naeus (god of weddings), Nephele (goddess of clouds), Hygieia (goddess of hygiene & cleanliness), and Aether (god of the upper atmosphere, celestial bodies, & heavenly light). Chione's BFF is Despoina (goddess of the arcadian mysteries, frost, winter, & shadows). She can't stand Artemis (goddess of the hunt).

Chione has a successful business. She earns money through her jewelry brand (Ice Stones)- specializing in diamond and platinum jewelry. It has been gaining popularity with a store in the Underworld and an official website. A new store is going to open in the Skyline neighborhood of New Olympus. She makes extra income by endorsements & modeling, particularly for Pheme's Diamond Ave. brand. With her other personal endeavors, Chione is currently drawing up two business proposals to present to Hades- a hotel for out-of-realm tourists that's made entirely out of Stygian Ice and an ice themed amusement park. She feels that these potential businesses will bring in extra income and more tourists!

"I don't have a heart of glass. I have a heart made of ice."

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Experiencing Armenia: A Comprehensive Guide to Top Destinations and Visa Requirements

Armenia, nestled in the South Caucasus region, offers a captivating blend of ancient history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. From its UNESCO World Heritage sites to its picturesque countryside, there's an abundance of places to explore. In this guide, we'll unveil the top destinations to visit in Armenia and provide essential information on visa requirements for travelers.

Yerevan: Begin your Armenian journey in its capital city, Yerevan, known as the "Pink City" for its distinctive rose-colored buildings. Explore the bustling streets of the city center, where modern cafes and restaurants blend with Soviet-era architecture. Don't miss the iconic Cascade Complex, Matenadaran Manuscript Museum, and the poignant Armenian Genocide Memorial.

Garni Temple: Journey back in time to the ancient Hellenistic era with a visit to Garni Temple, the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia. Perched majestically on a cliff overlooking the Azat River Gorge, this architectural marvel is a testament to Armenia's rich cultural heritage. Marvel at its Greco-Roman design and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Also Read: Georgia visa

Geghard Monastery: Discover the spiritual oasis of Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled within the picturesque Azat River Valley. Carved into the rock formations, this medieval monastery complex is renowned for its unique architecture and sacred relics. Explore the intricately adorned chambers and chapels, and immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of this ancient sanctuary.

Lake Sevan: Escape to the serene shores of Lake Sevan, the "Jewel of Armenia," located amidst the stunning landscapes of the Armenian Highlands. Admire the azure waters of the lake, framed by lush forests and snow-capped mountains. Explore the historic Sevanavank Monastery perched on a peninsula, and indulge in local delicacies such as fresh fish from the lake. Also Read: Philippines visa

Tatev Monastery: Embark on a scenic journey to Tatev Monastery, perched atop a rugged cliff in the Syunik Province. Accessible via the Wings of Tatev aerial tramway, this medieval monastery complex offers panoramic views of the Vorotan River Gorge. Explore its ancient churches, chapels, and fortifications, and marvel at the intricate stone carvings adorning its walls.

Noravank Monastery: Unveil the architectural splendor of Noravank Monastery, nestled amidst the red-hued cliffs of the Amaghu Valley. Dating back to the 12th century, this historic monastery complex is renowned for its ornate stone carvings and stunning backdrop. Visit the iconic Surb Astvatsatsin Church and the intricate Noravank Khachkar, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Also Read: Russia visa

Dilijan National Park: Immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness of Dilijan National Park, often referred to as "Armenia's Switzerland." Explore lush forests, crystal-clear lakes, and meandering hiking trails amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains. Discover the historic monasteries of Haghartsin and Goshavank, nestled amidst the verdant surroundings. Also Read: Cameroon visa

Khor Virap Monastery: Unravel the spiritual significance of Khor Virap Monastery, located at the foot of Mount Ararat near the Turkish border. This revered pilgrimage site offers panoramic views of the iconic Mount Ararat, believed to be the resting place of Noah's Ark. Explore the underground chambers where Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned, and soak in the tranquil ambiance of this sacred sanctuary. Also Read: India visa

Jermuk: Relax and rejuvenate in the scenic spa town of Jermuk, renowned for its mineral-rich hot springs and therapeutic waters. Nestled amidst the lush forests of the Vayots Dzor Province, Jermuk offers a tranquil retreat amidst the natural beauty of the Armenian Highlands. Indulge in spa treatments, take a leisurely stroll along the Jermuk Waterfall, and sample local delicacies such as Jermuk mineral water and honey. Also Read: Hong Kong visa

Gyumri: Experience the vibrant culture and rich heritage of Armenia's second-largest city, Gyumri. Explore its historic streets lined with colorful 19th-century buildings, and visit landmarks such as the Black Fortress and the Sev Berd Fortress. Discover the city's artistic soul at the Gyumri Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life, and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the Kumayri Historic District.

Guide to Armenia Visa Requirements:

Traveling to Armenia is relatively straightforward for many nationalities, as it offers visa-free access or visa-on-arrival for citizens of numerous countries. However, it's essential to check the visa requirements specific to your nationality before planning your trip. Here's a guide to Armenia visa requirements:

Visa-Free Countries: Citizens of several countries, including EU member states, the United States, Canada, Australia, and many others, can enter Armenia visa-free for short stays ranging from 90 to 180 days. Travelers should check the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia for the latest information on visa-free access.

Visa-On-Arrival: For citizens of countries not eligible for visa-free access, Armenia offers a visa-on-arrival option at Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport and certain land border crossings. Travelers can obtain a visa-on-arrival for a fee and valid for stays of up to 120 days. However, it's advisable to check the specific requirements and conditions before traveling.

E-Visa: Armenia also offers an electronic visa (e-visa) application system for citizens of select countries. Travelers can apply for an e-visa online through the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. E-visas are typically issued within a few business days and are valid for single-entry visits for tourism or business purposes.

Visa Extensions: For travelers planning to stay in Armenia for longer than the permitted visa-free or visa-on-arrival period, it's possible to extend their stay by applying for a visa extension at the Passport and Visa Department of the Police of the Republic of Armenia. Extensions are subject to approval and must be requested before the initial visa expires.

Important Documents: When applying for a visa or entering Armenia, travelers should ensure they have a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months beyond the intended stay, as well as any required supporting documents such as proof of accommodation, return flight tickets, and travel insurance.

Conclusion: Armenia's rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality make it a captivating destination for travelers seeking an authentic cultural experience. From the ancient monasteries of Geghard and Tatev to the vibrant streets of Yerevan and Gyumri, there's no shortage of places to explore in this enchanting country. Whether you're drawn to its UNESCO World Heritage sites, picturesque natural scenery, or vibrant urban culture, Armenia offers a wealth of experiences waiting to be discovered. With its relatively straightforward visa requirements and welcoming atmosphere, Armenia invites travelers from around the world to embark on a journey of discovery and exploration.

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Mixed Breeds comics 2004

Consider this your Christmas gift.

Trivia: It was confirmed in a comic from 1999 that Fitz's full name is Ozmodius Fitzhugh.

In the story "The Trouble Wears Nada", Postnie gets fur coats banned, causing Bearl and Muffin to lose their fur.

In "Mathlete's Foot", Bearl and Muffin develop math skills in their sleep and enroll in a math contest.

In "Sgt. Nancy's Winnie Hearts Club Band", the duet sets Nancy and Winnie up so they'll be out of everyone's hair.

In "Minnie Soup For The Soul", Minnie writes a book about what she's learned from her pets.

Trivia: All of Bearl and Muffin's mammalian friends share their name with a Canadian province: (British) Columbia, (New) Brunswick, and Winnie (suggested to be short for Winnipeg).

In "The Bun-didate", the duo hears that the time has come to vote for a new Easter Bunny.

In "It's No Picnic", Columbia holds an indoor picnic. In "Cat 'n' Pillar", Muffin trains a caterpillar to be her eyebrows.

In "Twinsurrection", the twin kittens that the duet raised come back.

In "Animal Idol", Morty and Postnie try to appeal to the judges of an animal singing contest.

Trivia: Minnie is a widow.

In "Dinner Rush", Bearl and Muffin go to a restaurant. In the sort-of story "Camera Crazy", Muffin uses a camera to look for something.

In "Helter Shelter", Bearl and Muffin are visited by all the friends they helped once and then forgot about.

In "Book Club", the characters parody three works of classic literature.

In "Water vs. Water", Muffin goes on trial at a water park.

In "Put Your Head On My Shore", Fitz is buried and the pets have to excavate him.

In "Postnie's Ark", Postnie builds a boat to relocate every animal.

In "Staring the Secret", Muffin and Bearl have a no-holds-barred staring contest.

In "Road to Peru", Bearl and Muffin learn how to make a map, and use it to plan the birds' vacation.

In "I Bean-leave I Can Fly", Bean vindicates a flying squirrel.

In "The Breakfast Tree", Bearl and Muffin start a business where breakfast grows on trees. In "South of the Birder", Muffin guides a bird south.

In "Tfardtab", a bat invents a way to translate backwards bat-speech into forwards speech. (Trivia: It's "Batdraft" spelled backward.) In "The Candy Lab Can", Bearl uses a laboratory to improve Muffin's trick-or-treat haul.

In "The Old Dog and the Sea", Bearl and Muffin hang out with a senior citizen.

In "Something Walrus This Way Comes", Postnie tries to stop a walrus-racing event but ends up doing just the opposite. In "Minnie and the Thank Engine", Minnie invents a machine to turn gratitude into dinner.

Trivia: Reviews of "Mixed Breeds" are generally positive. The things people have said include "You could put this on an Instagram account", "I like how it's clever", "Funny", "I like [Postnie]", and "(laughter)".

In "Here Comes Santa Cat", Muffin and Bearl go out to give Santa's cat the credit he deserves.

And in "Drop It Like It's Not", the town discusses what they're going to drop for the new year.

Original strips: January 2004, February 2004, March 2004, April 2004, May 2004, June 2004, July 2004, August 2004, September 2004, October 2004, November 2004, December 2004

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Creed Fisher Honors The Service & Sacrifice Of America’s Military Veterans & Their Families In New “Stars and Stripes” Music Video & 2024 Tour

American outlaw country singer-songwriter and recording artist Creed Fisher honors the service and sacrifice of America’s military veterans and their families in a new music video for his self-written tearjerker song “Stars and Stripes.” This Friday Fisher’s official “Stars and Stripes 2024” Tour tickets go on sale at CreedFisher.com at 10am ET and the new music video goes live on Creed’s YouTube at 12pm ET. “I’d like to give a special thank you to all the servicemen and women who played a special part in the creation of this video,” Fisher said. “Having true veterans be a part of this gave it a real genuine aspect that I’ll forever value. I’ll always proudly honor our great country with pride and respect, never undervaluing the sacrifices that our brave service men and women give for our privilege to live in the land of the free. The Stars and Stripes Tour begins in 2024 and I encourage all members who have and/or are serving our country to come out and enjoy a show. I’d personally love to shake each one of your hands in appreciation for your service to our country. May God bless our families and freedoms, May God protect those who serve both domestically and abroad, and May God always bless the United States of America!” “Stars and Stripes” plays on Creed’s newly released 12 song studio album, This Ain’t The Hamptons and is available for streaming everywhere digitally. Music videos/visualizers released: “One of ‘Em” | “Famous White Line” | “This Ain’t The Hamptons” | “Lowdown & Lonesome” | “Hank Williams” | “Cold Lonely Bed” | “You Ain’t From The South” Stars & Stripes 2024 Tour: JAN 25 – Iron City / Birmingham, Ala. JAN 26 – Druid City Music Hall / Tuscaloosa, Ala. FEB 02 – Capitol Theatre Macon / Macon, Ga. FEB 03 – District Live / Savannah, Ga. FEB 10 – Texas Club / Baton Rouge, La. FEB 18 – Thunder by the Bay / Sarasota, Fla. FEB 22 – Tally Ho Theatre / Leesburg, Va. FEB 23 – The Senate / Columbia, S.C. FEB 29 – Doc’s Tavern / Greenville, S.C. MAR 08 – Hop Springs Beer Park / Murfreesboro, Tenn. MAR 09 – Hub City Brewing / Jackson, Tenn. MAR 10 – Tuck’s Bar / Minor Hill, Tenn. MAR 14 – Jergel’s / Warrendale, Pa. MAR 15 – The King of Clubs / Columbus, Ohio MAR 16 – Dusty Armadillo / Rootstown , Ohio MAR 21 – The Machine Shop / Flint, Mich. MAR 22 – 8 Seconds Saloon / Indianapolis, Ind. MAR 23 – Crusens / Peoria, Ill. APR 05 – Ground Zero Music Festival / Bandera, Texas APR 07 – Cosmic Cowboy Music Festival / Hillsboro, Texas APR 12 – Wildwoods / Iowa City, Iowa APR 13 – Wooly’s / Des Moines, Iowa APR 14 – The Waiting Room / Omaha, Neb. APR 25 – Mercury Ballroom / Louisville, Ky. APR 26 – Lori’s Roadhouse Live / West Chester, Ohio APR 27 – Renfro Valley Entertainment Center / Mount Vernon, Ky. MAY 02 – TempleLive / Wichita, Kan. MAY 03 – TempleLive / Fort Smith, Ark. MAY 04 – 2920 Roadhouse / Hockley, Texas **For Creed’s complete 2023 tour schedule follow on BandsInTown or visit creedfisher.com/tour About Creed Fisher: Country music’s rising Outlaw star Creed Fisher reminds fans to never lose sight of who you are, where you’re from, and never be afraid of working hard to earn an honest living. On his latest musical manifesto This Ain’t the Hamptons, his 13th studio album celebrates blue collar sensibilities, patriotism and fun-loving simple pleasures that are staples of Fisher’s music, this record comes at a time where country music consumers’ interests in bringing back the foundational roots of traditional country music are at an all time high. Timing is everything, and Fisher declares “This was the perfect album for true country music fans that miss that less modernized sound of old country music. If I’d said it three or four albums ago – they wouldn’t have heard it.” He’s conﬁdent the music and messages on This Ain’t the Hamptons will connect with the majority of Americans, but especially those who love country music and live the lifestyle. “They’re gonna love to hear this one.” Read the full article

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Australia's First Recorded UFO Sighting in 1868

In the annals of extraterrestrial encounters, one of the earliest documented UFO sightings took place in 1868 in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. Frederick Birmingham, an alderman in Parramatta, became an unwitting witness to an otherworldly spectacle that would confound both him and the locals. This historical event marks a pivotal moment in the exploration of the unexplained and fuels the ongoing fascination with unidentified flying objects.

THE ENCOUNTER

The year was 1868, and the town of Parramatta was bustling with the activities of daily life. Alderman Frederick Birmingham was going about his business when he suddenly found himself gazing at the sky in sheer amazement. What he witnessed that day defied all known conventions of the time.

Birmingham described the object he saw as an "ark," a term typically associated with large vessels designed for water travel. However, this ark was suspended in the air, seemingly defying the laws of gravity. Its ethereal presence hovered in the sky, captivating the attention of all who were fortunate enough to witness the anomaly.

The ark-like object, more fitting for traversing water than air, floated gracefully across the sky before making an inexplicable descent into Parramatta Park. The spectacle was met with awe and bewilderment by those who observed this mysterious event unfold before their eyes.

LOCAL REACTIONS AND SPECULATIONS

The sighting quickly became the talk of the town, spreading like wildfire through the community. The residents of Parramatta were left to grapple with the question of what, or who, could have piloted such an otherworldly vessel. Theories and speculations about the origin and purpose of the ark-like UFO abound, ranging from interstellar visitors to secret government experiments.

In an era where scientific understanding was limited compared to today, the sight of an object flying through the sky with no apparent explanation would have been met with a mix of curiosity and fear. The incident in Parramatta Park challenged the conventional beliefs of the time and opened up new realms of possibility in the minds of those who bore witness to the unexplained.

LEGACY AND IMPACT

The 1868 UFO sighting in Parramatta may be one of the earliest recorded instances of its kind in Australia, but it certainly wouldn't be the last. Over the years, countless reports of UFO sightings have been documented across the globe, fuelling debates about the existence of extraterrestrial life and the potential for contact with beings from beyond our planet.

While skepticism persists, the Parramatta incident serves as a reminder that, even in the 19th century, people were capable of experiencing and recounting events that defied conventional understanding. The legacy of this mysterious sighting lives on in the rich tapestry of UFO lore, inviting us to ponder the mysteries of the universe and consider the possibility that we may not be alone in the cosmos.

CONCLUSION

The 1868 UFO sighting in Parramatta, New South Wales, stands as a testament to the enduring allure of the unknown. Frederick Birmingham's account of an ark-like object floating in the sky challenges our understanding of what is possible and continues to captivate the imaginations of those intrigued by the unexplained. As technology advances and our understanding of the cosmos deepens, the Parramatta incident remains a historical touchstone in the exploration of the mysteries that lie beyond our earthly realm.

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