Happy Birthday to Lights Out! (the TV show)
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Monday, June 30, 2014
Sunday, June 29, 2014
L. Ron's great grandson talks about the scam of scientology
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5:44 PM
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Some factoids about the Princess Bride
http://www.buzzfeed.com/keelyflaherty/inconceivable-facts-about-the-princess-bride-you-probably
A fun movie.
A fun movie.
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3:15 PM
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Saturday, June 28, 2014
RIP Bobby Womack
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bobby-womack-dead-at-70-20140627
(Thanks for the link, Hannah!)
(Thanks for the link, Hannah!)
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6:43 AM
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Friday, June 27, 2014
Story of the day
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Screaming-man-with-dead-raccoon-in-Mukilteo-264599871.html
Marshmallows are the preferred way to protect a hazmat area.
Marshmallows are the preferred way to protect a hazmat area.
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9:51 AM
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When Hunter Thompson ran for sheriff
http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2014/06/when-hunter-s-thompson-ran-for-sheriff-of-aspen/372949/
A neat little article about a time long ago...
A neat little article about a time long ago...
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8:28 AM
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Anniversary for the attack of the Fruita Vampire!
It was on this date in 2010 that a woman in Fruita* Colorado was attacked by a vampire. I always wear a turtleneck when visiting that town.
http://www.nbc11news.com/home/headlines/97293489.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCbUD01Xb4U
*My Mother's hometown, as well as the home of Mike the Headless Chicken
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http://www.nbc11news.com/home/headlines/97293489.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCbUD01Xb4U
*My Mother's hometown, as well as the home of Mike the Headless Chicken
.
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Happy Birthday to Dark Shadows! (the tv show)
Premiered on this date in 1966. Oh, we'd rush home from school to catch those episodes!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059978/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059978/
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12:04 AM
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Happy Smokey the Bear Day!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokey_Bear
I confess that it was kind of cool as a kid to go over to the National Zoo and see the real Smokey back in the day. I seem to remember writing him a fan letter when I was five and receiving some sort of membership certificate in his cult.
I confess that it was kind of cool as a kid to go over to the National Zoo and see the real Smokey back in the day. I seem to remember writing him a fan letter when I was five and receiving some sort of membership certificate in his cult.
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12:01 AM
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
NASA just doesn't get it
http://www.space.com/26173-astronaut-klingon-star-trek-patch.html
They just walked away from the coolest promotion gimmick they've had in decades.
They just walked away from the coolest promotion gimmick they've had in decades.
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1:00 PM
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Kansas town gets tired of people pointing at it and laughing
http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/yael-t-abouhalkah/article609642.html
Bastards, I can't believe it takes national shaming to make these rubes act like human beings.
Bastards, I can't believe it takes national shaming to make these rubes act like human beings.
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8:41 AM
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Today is International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
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12:02 AM
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Snap!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mlew15/17-someecards-that-are-too-sassy-for-their-own-g-h0se
Fun stuff!
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
Fun stuff!
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
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7:00 PM
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Anniversary of the global telecast by The Beatles of All You Need Is Love in 1967
http://www.thebeatles.com/feature/our-world-global-satellite-broadcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-pFAFsTFTI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-pFAFsTFTI
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Flying Citroen Cars!
http://www.fubiz.net/en/2014/06/23/flying-citroen-cars-series/
Fun stuff!
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
Fun stuff!
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
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11:56 AM
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Very early Talking Heads recordings
http://dangerousminds.net/comments/check_out_the_earliest_known_talking_heads_recordings_1975
Neat-O!
Neat-O!
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11:50 AM
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The solar powered flying airfield
http://www.retronaut.com/2014/06/solar-powered-aerial-landing-field/
This is so cool! A definite steam punk precursor.
This is so cool! A definite steam punk precursor.
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10:57 AM
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Betty Boop VS Dracula!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM7rB_ecU4E
I've not seen this little film in decades. The Internet is an amazing thing.
I've not seen this little film in decades. The Internet is an amazing thing.
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5:15 AM
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Anniversary of the beginning of modern UFOlogy
Kenneth Arnold sights flying saucers on this date in 1947.
http://www.project1947.com/fig/1947ka.htm
http://www.project1947.com/fig/1947ka.htm
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12:03 AM
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Monday, June 23, 2014
The Iron Hand
http://militaryhistorynow.com/2014/06/23/the-iron-hand-meet-the-middle-ages-toughest-knight/
Pretty neat! I sense a potential action/adventure movie, here.
Pretty neat! I sense a potential action/adventure movie, here.
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2:22 PM
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Sunday, June 22, 2014
The Landover Racists
http://www.wtop.com/41/3648273/Landover-Racists-gear-chides-the-Skins
http://www.landoverracists.com/
A nice slam on the biggest asshole in DC.
http://www.landoverracists.com/
A nice slam on the biggest asshole in DC.
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8:31 PM
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A great article about the game Diplomacy
http://grantland.com/features/diplomacy-the-board-game-of-the-alpha-nerds/
Fun stuff! I've always considered Diplomacy to one of the ultimate games, (along with Go, chess, poker, D&D, and Monopoly. A wonderful experience!
Fun stuff! I've always considered Diplomacy to one of the ultimate games, (along with Go, chess, poker, D&D, and Monopoly. A wonderful experience!
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5:32 PM
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Have You Heard The Word?
http://bedazzled.blogs.com/bedazzled/2014/05/dereks-weekly-45-have-you-heard-the-word.html
A fun pseudo-Beatles recording and story.
A fun pseudo-Beatles recording and story.
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5:05 PM
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Ghost hunting has been going downhill for quite awhile....and now it has hit rock bottom
http://www.examiner.com/article/playboy-playmates-hunt-ghosts-new-series-pretty-paranormal
I used to do a bit of ghost hunting in my younger years. Unlike what the fakers on TV make it out to be, it's quite sedate - sitting quietly, waiting to witness and capture on film/tape anything that might occur. One tried to conduct as much background research as possible ahead of time,etc. It was a 'quiet' hobby.
I've watched about three minutes of the so-called ghost hunting shows on television, (before turning them off in disgust); and they seem to consist of a bunch of supposedly burly he-men and "professionals" squealing like little girls every time a floorboard squeaked. Rubbish.
I used to do a bit of ghost hunting in my younger years. Unlike what the fakers on TV make it out to be, it's quite sedate - sitting quietly, waiting to witness and capture on film/tape anything that might occur. One tried to conduct as much background research as possible ahead of time,etc. It was a 'quiet' hobby.
I've watched about three minutes of the so-called ghost hunting shows on television, (before turning them off in disgust); and they seem to consist of a bunch of supposedly burly he-men and "professionals" squealing like little girls every time a floorboard squeaked. Rubbish.
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10:16 AM
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The Shortcut
http://leesburg.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/driver-hops-leesburg-bypass-lands-on-top-of-sheriff-cruiser
Traffic has gotten so bad in DC that folks are getting quite artistic in finding ways to cut their travel time.
Traffic has gotten so bad in DC that folks are getting quite artistic in finding ways to cut their travel time.
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Anniversary fo the first appearance of the Bowman Body!
On this date, the Bowman Body appeared on TV for the first time as Summer replacement in 1970.
http://www.bowmanbody.com/
http://www.bowmanbody.com/
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Saturday, June 21, 2014
A nice (too short) article on book binders and their craft
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12:13 PM
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A ncie article about the mystic and explorer Alexandra David-Neel
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9:10 AM
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References to Death
http://hauntedohiobooks.com/news/hadnt-nailed-im-perch-ed-pushin-daisies/
I'm glad that the article references Monty Python.
I'm glad that the article references Monty Python.
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8:36 AM
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A good article about the Dave Clark 5
http://asithappens.hubpages.com/hub/CuriousStoryofDC5
Dave certainly comes across as a dick, here. I remember at the record store that we found it curious how none of the band's material was available - the only folks from the British Invasion in that situation.
Dave certainly comes across as a dick, here. I remember at the record store that we found it curious how none of the band's material was available - the only folks from the British Invasion in that situation.
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7:33 AM
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Chaney Goodman & Schwerner martyred on this day in 1964
http://www.core-online.org/History/Chaney,%20Goodman%20%26%20Schwerner.htm
One of my earliest memories of the American South...
One of my earliest memories of the American South...
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12:06 AM
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Happy Baby Boomers Recognition Day!
http://mcg.metrocreativeconnection.com/publish/sections/calendar-details.php?Baby-Boomer-s-Recognition-Day-446
Because we don't celebrate ourselves enough.... ;)
Because we don't celebrate ourselves enough.... ;)
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Friday, June 20, 2014
Kansass
http://www.pitch.com/FastPitch/archives/2014/06/19/rogue-library-runs-afoul-of-leawood-authorities-free-book-operation-ordered-destroyed
Dorothy was quite wrong, stay in Oz.
Dorothy was quite wrong, stay in Oz.
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5:17 PM
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The Tomb Sentinel's Final Walk
http://www.army.mil/article/128471/Sergeant_of_the_Guard_s_final_walk/
As I've written in the past, Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknowns is one of the most moving sites in the DC area. I always recommend it to visitors as past of my top 3 places to visit.
As I've written in the past, Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknowns is one of the most moving sites in the DC area. I always recommend it to visitors as past of my top 3 places to visit.
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11:20 AM
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Colonial Era Drinks
http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2014/04/colonial-era-drinks-cocktails-rum-flip-stonefence-syllabub-rattleskull.html#.U0c4hDbtueE.twitter
A nice article.
A nice article.
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1:59 AM
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Anniversary of the Born To Run photo shoot in 1975 by Eric Meola
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12:09 AM
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Thursday, June 19, 2014
A nazi weather station in Canada
http://www.heritagedaily.com/2014/06/nazi-weather-station-kurt-2/103568
Interesting, I'd never heard of this before. There were manned stations in Greenland...
Interesting, I'd never heard of this before. There were manned stations in Greenland...
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Beginning of month of Messidor in French revolutionary calendar
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12:02 AM
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Very British Signs
http://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/41-funny-signs-youd-only-see-in-britain
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
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8:34 PM
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Why WWI Happened
http://mentalfloss.com/article/57319/14-reasons-world-war-i-happened-and-four-things-could-have-stopped-it
It's a pretty good article, although I'd argue that it's from an English point of view.
It's a pretty good article, although I'd argue that it's from an English point of view.
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5:30 PM
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The Elixir of Long Life
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140616/lower-east-side/archaeologists-recreate-elixir-of-long-life-after-unearthing-1800s-bottle
I'll have a double, bartender...
I'll have a double, bartender...
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5:04 PM
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The Lost Skeleton Walks Among Us
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1911769963/the-lost-skeleton-walks-among-us-larry-blamire-sci
I am a huge fan of Larry Blamire and his films. I'm already invested through Kickstarter in this release. I hope that you'll consider doing so as well.
I am a huge fan of Larry Blamire and his films. I'm already invested through Kickstarter in this release. I hope that you'll consider doing so as well.
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Isolated
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/for-40-years-this-russian-family-was-cut-off-from-all-human-contact-unaware-of-world-war-ii-7354256/
I think that I might have posted this a year back, but I still find it fascinating; and ultimately quite depressing. What a sorry existence.
I think that I might have posted this a year back, but I still find it fascinating; and ultimately quite depressing. What a sorry existence.
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4:34 PM
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Danny Elfman to perform Tim Burton's film songs (in L.A.....)
http://www.tinymixtapes.com/news/danny-elfman-announces-halloween-concert-of-tim-burton-film-music
I'd love to see this.
I'd love to see this.
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2:26 PM
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
A Date With The Family - And MST 3000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THYVh9AhtLk
This is one of my fave shorts my second favorite TV show of all time. Fun stuff!
This is one of my fave shorts my second favorite TV show of all time. Fun stuff!
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3:28 PM
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Reopening the Million Dollar Highway
http://gazette.com/highway-linking-ouray-silverton-reopens-but-not-after-heavy-toll/article/1521458
This is a road that I am very familiar with, and have traveled all or portions of many times. The San Juans are the prettiest place that I've ever been. And the Million Dollar Highway winds right through it.
This is a road that I am very familiar with, and have traveled all or portions of many times. The San Juans are the prettiest place that I've ever been. And the Million Dollar Highway winds right through it.
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10:12 AM
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A nice article on Virginia breweries
http://www.virginia.org/craftbeer/?adref=fb0614craftbeer
I'm still lobbying to get Stone to put their east coast brewery here.
I'm still lobbying to get Stone to put their east coast brewery here.
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5:15 AM
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Monday, June 16, 2014
Never have there been so many men willing to publicly proclaim that they're worried about thier penis size
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11:07 AM
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Some very stong "beers"
http://guyism.com/lifestyle/alcohol/beers-ridiculously-high-alcohol-content.html
Some of these may be good, but I begin to wonder if they really fit the definition of "beer" and not liqueur. Or perhaps we need a new designation.
Some of these may be good, but I begin to wonder if they really fit the definition of "beer" and not liqueur. Or perhaps we need a new designation.
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6:11 AM
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Happy Birthday to "Them!"
Premiered on this date in 1954. One of my favorite monster movies.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047573/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047573/
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Sunday, June 15, 2014
On this date in 1956, McCartney & Lennon meet for first time
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Anniversary of Washington being assigned as head of Continental Army by 2nd Continental congress 1775
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12:05 AM
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Happy Birthday to Arlington Cemetery
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/
One of the three 'essential' places I always tell visitors to DC that they should see/experience.
One of the three 'essential' places I always tell visitors to DC that they should see/experience.
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Happy Father's Day
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/11256676.Brighton_dragon_slayer_advertises_his_services/
I've heard personal conversations and read articles over the years that have viewed Fathers as an unneeded appendage. Fine, whatever. I can only say that I miss mine terribly and know that my own life would have been much much worse without him having been a central part of it. If yours is still around, or if you are one, I hope that your relationship is as positive as the one that I had.
I've heard personal conversations and read articles over the years that have viewed Fathers as an unneeded appendage. Fine, whatever. I can only say that I miss mine terribly and know that my own life would have been much much worse without him having been a central part of it. If yours is still around, or if you are one, I hope that your relationship is as positive as the one that I had.
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Saturday, June 14, 2014
Friday, June 13, 2014
A ncie article about the fake Elvis - Orion
http://dangerousminds.net/comments/who_was_that_masked_man_orion_the_man_who_would_be_king
I remember us carrying these albums in the record store back in those days.
I remember us carrying these albums in the record store back in those days.
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12:25 PM
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Tom Driberg - Crowley's (supposed) Successor
http://dangerousminds.net/comments/the_socialist_politician_aleister_crowley_nominated_as_his_successor
What an interesting life - and I've never heard of him before.
What an interesting life - and I've never heard of him before.
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12:19 PM
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Happy National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day!
I believe that I am a charter member of this group.
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12:02 AM
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Thursday, June 12, 2014
17 Bookstores That Will Change Your Life
http://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/bookstores-that-will-literally-change-your-life
I very much regret to say that I've only been to one of these....
(Thanks for the link, Erik!)
I very much regret to say that I've only been to one of these....
(Thanks for the link, Erik!)
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10:01 AM
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Miscalculations in SciFi calendars
http://www.anorak.co.uk/398967/tv/16-tragic-science-fiction-calendar-miscalculations.html/
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
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5:52 AM
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Knitting - 70's Style!
http://www.anorak.co.uk/398807/the-consumer/fashion/sexy-yarn-bewitching-stitching-of-the-1970s.html/
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
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5:49 AM
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That which does not kill us, makes us stronger
http://www.anorak.co.uk/399829/news/8-reasons-children-of-the-1970s-should-all-be-dead.html/
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
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5:47 AM
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Today is the anniversary fo the Virginia Declaration of Rights in 1776
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Declaration_of_Rights
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/virginia_declaration_of_rights.html
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/virginia_declaration_of_rights.html
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12:04 AM
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
A nice message against danny and his deadskins
http://www.thenation.com/blog/180193/commercial-promoting-redskins-name-change-airs-nba-halftime
As I've said before, in a town full of assholes, he's the biggest one.
As I've said before, in a town full of assholes, he's the biggest one.
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2:41 PM
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Great moments in aircraft recognition
http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-23455128
Of course, Sir Paul was way ahead of the curve on this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ8w02RBLBE#t=56
Of course, Sir Paul was way ahead of the curve on this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ8w02RBLBE#t=56
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12:27 PM
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RIP L. B. Taylor, Jr.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailypress/obituary.aspx?pid=170056704
I am very late in finding out about his death and posting it here. I was afraid something was wrong, as it's been some time since I've seen anything new by him in print. Taylor was a master of Virginia folklore and ghost stories. A serious researcher, archivist and writer about those tales. The hobby of ghost hunting as become a blooming hobby in this country, and where once there was a few general books covering the whole U.S., there are now hundreds focusing on individual states and cities. But Taylor was in the forefront, and the most prolific. I don't think any other state's ghosts and legends have been covered nearly as well as his two dozen tomes on the Old Dominion. I consider myself a serious student of this stuff, and he's done an invaluable service to future cataloguers and researchers. He'll be sorely missed.
I am very late in finding out about his death and posting it here. I was afraid something was wrong, as it's been some time since I've seen anything new by him in print. Taylor was a master of Virginia folklore and ghost stories. A serious researcher, archivist and writer about those tales. The hobby of ghost hunting as become a blooming hobby in this country, and where once there was a few general books covering the whole U.S., there are now hundreds focusing on individual states and cities. But Taylor was in the forefront, and the most prolific. I don't think any other state's ghosts and legends have been covered nearly as well as his two dozen tomes on the Old Dominion. I consider myself a serious student of this stuff, and he's done an invaluable service to future cataloguers and researchers. He'll be sorely missed.
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12:01 PM
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The cutting edge of cheese commercials
http://blog.petflow.com/an-ad-that-will-make-you-cringe-then-cry-then-laugh-out-loud/
(Thanks for the link, Margrete!)
(Thanks for the link, Margrete!)
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10:50 AM
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Happy National Hug Day!
Actually, there are several dates claiming this distinction. Who cares? Hug, anyway.
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12:01 AM
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014
An interesting article dealing with attacks and defense of the game of Chess
http://io9.com/chess-was-once-deemed-a-menace-to-society-1588675766
I tend to love games, have owned hundreds over my lifetime, and played thousands of rounds. In all but a few games, (Diplomacy, Hearts, D&D, and Conflict), I'd rate myself as 'average' in ability. But I consider myself the world's worst chess player, and confess to finding it dull, (I will leave it to others to determine if those two factors are related). My gut feeling is that the ultimate game would apply to either Go or D&D - and they've avoided the stigma of being extolled and promoted primarily by nut cases and authoritarian regimes.
I tend to love games, have owned hundreds over my lifetime, and played thousands of rounds. In all but a few games, (Diplomacy, Hearts, D&D, and Conflict), I'd rate myself as 'average' in ability. But I consider myself the world's worst chess player, and confess to finding it dull, (I will leave it to others to determine if those two factors are related). My gut feeling is that the ultimate game would apply to either Go or D&D - and they've avoided the stigma of being extolled and promoted primarily by nut cases and authoritarian regimes.
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6:24 PM
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When Fonts Rant
http://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/im-comic-sans-asshole
Fun stuff!!!
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
Fun stuff!!!
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
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2:28 PM
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The cutting edge of FOI requests
http://www.localgov.co.uk/Exorcism-inquiry-sent-to-council/36467
I've no doubt that if I were to request this information in certain counties in Southern Virginia, the government expenditure for exorcisms would be a real part of the budget. As for dragon defense, that's more of a Maryland thing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snallygaster
I've no doubt that if I were to request this information in certain counties in Southern Virginia, the government expenditure for exorcisms would be a real part of the budget. As for dragon defense, that's more of a Maryland thing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snallygaster
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12:44 PM
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The call-in
http://www.torontosun.com/2014/06/07/teen-makes-bomb-threat-to-get-his-brother-out-of-his-shift-at-burger-king
Actually, this was nor uncommon when and where I went to high school. It generally occurred on a Friday afternoon, usually in the Spring (nice weather). The figuring was that once a bomb threat was made, it would take 90-120 minutes to clear the school and check it out before allowing folks back in. If timed correctly, the call would lead to the early dismissal of classes - by the time the usual safety features could be finished, we'd be past our dismissal time, there was no point in holding us there. Result - an early beginning to the weekend.
Actually, this was nor uncommon when and where I went to high school. It generally occurred on a Friday afternoon, usually in the Spring (nice weather). The figuring was that once a bomb threat was made, it would take 90-120 minutes to clear the school and check it out before allowing folks back in. If timed correctly, the call would lead to the early dismissal of classes - by the time the usual safety features could be finished, we'd be past our dismissal time, there was no point in holding us there. Result - an early beginning to the weekend.
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12:40 PM
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Godzilla Attack!
http://www.torontosun.com/2014/06/06/after-godzilla-attack-us-warns-about-traffic-sign-hackers?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
If only...such an attack would certainly help the DC area's gridlock...
If only...such an attack would certainly help the DC area's gridlock...
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12:28 PM
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I believe I've seen this in an old sitcom
http://www.irishexaminer.com/world/zoo-employee-shot-in-error-while-dressed-as-a-gorilla-271169.html
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12:22 PM
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Today is the Anniversary of the Liberty Affair
http://www.john-hancock-heritage.com/the-liberty-affair/
Another small step towards the American Revolution.
Another small step towards the American Revolution.
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12:01 AM
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Monday, June 09, 2014
Love is just too heavy...
http://gawker.com/paris-bridge-partially-collapses-under-weight-of-love-1588008906
(Thanks for the link and title, Mathew!)
(Thanks for the link and title, Mathew!)
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12:01 PM
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Sunday, June 08, 2014
Conan's Dagger - Found!
http://wamu.org/programs/metro_connection/12/09/07/smithsonian_displays_mysterious_dagger_from_the_stars#at_pco=cfd-1.0
(Thanks for the link and title, Nick!)
(Thanks for the link and title, Nick!)
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8:39 PM
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A Kinks Reunion?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/10884557/The-Kinks-set-to-reunite-for-new-album-and-tour.html
(Thanks for the link, Peter!)
(Thanks for the link, Peter!)
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6:24 PM
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Release Party for the Legend of the Bunnyman CD is coming up!
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2:59 PM
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Saturday, June 07, 2014
Friday, June 06, 2014
The dog of war
http://nypost.com/2014/06/01/the-amazing-tale-of-antis-the-hero-dog-of-wwii/
An interesting footnote to the War.
An interesting footnote to the War.
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1:25 PM
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Shelter from the end of the world
http://www.wired.com/2014/06/jeanine-michna-bales/#slide-id-849841
One of my earliest childhood memories was of our family driving by a place that sold prefab shelters - basically large metal containers for burying in your backyard. By the way, does anyone note the fatal flaw in the pictures presented in this article? Four or five of them feature the shelter doors, and they open outward, instead of inward. The one thing about bombs is that they create a lot of ruins. Heavy debris falling on top of a horizontal door, or immediately in front of a vertical one, would probably entomb the inhabitants. Perhaps they'd survive the blast, but eventually die of dehydration. I assure you that all of my secret lairs have the doors mounted correctly.
One of my earliest childhood memories was of our family driving by a place that sold prefab shelters - basically large metal containers for burying in your backyard. By the way, does anyone note the fatal flaw in the pictures presented in this article? Four or five of them feature the shelter doors, and they open outward, instead of inward. The one thing about bombs is that they create a lot of ruins. Heavy debris falling on top of a horizontal door, or immediately in front of a vertical one, would probably entomb the inhabitants. Perhaps they'd survive the blast, but eventually die of dehydration. I assure you that all of my secret lairs have the doors mounted correctly.
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12:19 PM
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Rock Around The Clock!
It hit #1 on this date in 1955, and Rock'N'Roll has dominated ever since.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-qjc17KEsc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-qjc17KEsc
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12:11 AM
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Convoy!
The events in the song take place on this date. 10-4, Rubber Duck...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3VN54M1OXA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3VN54M1OXA
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12:10 AM
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Today is the Anniversary for D-Day
https://www.britannica.com/dday
I still consider this one of history's greatest battles, and certainly one of the most important ones on the European Western Front.
I still consider this one of history's greatest battles, and certainly one of the most important ones on the European Western Front.
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12:01 AM
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Thursday, June 05, 2014
Anniversary of the Solemn League & Covenant document of 1774
http://www.westford.com/westford1775/1774_Covenant.html
One of the stepping stones towards the Revolution.
One of the stepping stones towards the Revolution.
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12:06 AM
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Wednesday, June 04, 2014
The Koreans of D-Day
http://militaryhistorynow.com/2014/06/02/germanys-foreign-volunteers-helped-man-the-atlantic-wall/
Finally! I've heard rumors about these guys for years, but never read anything that sounded particularly authoritative. A fascinating little footnote to the War.
Finally! I've heard rumors about these guys for years, but never read anything that sounded particularly authoritative. A fascinating little footnote to the War.
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7:07 PM
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RIP Chester Nez
The last of the original Navajo Code Talkers.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/04/us/navajo-code-talker-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/04/us/navajo-code-talker-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
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6:38 PM
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JFK and Seven Days In May
http://blogs.weta.org/boundarystones/2014/05/13/movie-jfk-wanted-made-didnt-live-see
An interesting story about a great film. I still regard it as one of the best 'inside the beltway' movies.
An interesting story about a great film. I still regard it as one of the best 'inside the beltway' movies.
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12:28 PM
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Hot Crescent!
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htmoral/articles/20140604.aspx
(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)
(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)
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11:41 AM
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I believe that the book of Mathew, 12:37 covers this pretty well....
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2014/06/02/3134053/opelika-church-school-rents-billboard.html?sp=/99/100/&ihp=1
(Thanks for the link, Cristy!)
(Thanks for the link, Cristy!)
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9:50 AM
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Anniversary of the end of the Tiananmen Square Massacre of 1989
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12:05 AM
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Anniversary of the Battle of Midway
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/midway/midway.htm
The battle that determined that Japan would not win WWII.
The battle that determined that Japan would not win WWII.
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12:05 AM
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Tuesday, June 03, 2014
We've got to encourage artistic creativity in our young...
http://happyplace.someecards.com/kids/this-kid-drew-all-over-his-dads-passports-when-his-dad-wasnt-looking-now-theyre-trapped-in-south-korea/
(Thanks for the link, Audrey!)
(Thanks for the link, Audrey!)
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5:44 PM
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Star Trek - Stabilized
http://io9.com/the-enterprise-crew-flails-about-like-morons-in-star-t-1584717141
Fun stuff!
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
Fun stuff!
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
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1:58 PM
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Beeville - A well named town
http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/02/family-attacked-by-swarm-of-bees-in-beeville-4746896/
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
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1:56 PM
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The fight against wine fraud
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/06/03/318241738/how-atomic-particles-became-the-smoking-gun-in-wine-fraud-mystery?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20140603&utm_campaign=dailydigest&utm_term=nprnews
An interesting little article.
An interesting little article.
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11:47 AM
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The Bunnyman Musical is coming out on CD!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/with-legend-of-the-bunnyman-a-local-band-celebrates-a-quirky-urban-myth/2014/06/02/0252e9e6-ea65-11e3-93d2-edd4be1f5d9e_story.html
(Thanks for the link, Ed!)
(Thanks for the link, Ed!)
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10:38 AM
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The Slender Man Cult?
http://kotaku.com/girls-claim-slender-man-is-real-stab-classmate-19-time-1585164160
What's hideously interesting about this is, (if the explanation is true), the so-called Slender Man is almost certainly an artificially created urban myth of recent vintage. It's not even a particularly sophisticated or old belief or scam.
What's hideously interesting about this is, (if the explanation is true), the so-called Slender Man is almost certainly an artificially created urban myth of recent vintage. It's not even a particularly sophisticated or old belief or scam.
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7:39 AM
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Today is the day the events in the Ode to Billy Joe took place
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12:09 AM
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Monday, June 02, 2014
Happy Birthday to Universal Studios!
http://www.universalstudios.com/
On this day in 1912, Carl Laemmle merges his movie studio, the Independent Motion Picture Company (IMP), with several others, creating Hollywood's first major studio, Universal - Home of the Monsters.
On this day in 1912, Carl Laemmle merges his movie studio, the Independent Motion Picture Company (IMP), with several others, creating Hollywood's first major studio, Universal - Home of the Monsters.
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12:04 AM
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Sunday, June 01, 2014
It was 45 years ago today, that Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Pepper%27s_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj2bmQ4P4cM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj2bmQ4P4cM
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12:05 AM
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Happy National Accordian Awareness Month!
Oh, I'm aware...
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12:01 AM
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