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  • This Summer Has Been All About The Mythology Tattoo

    09/23/2023 11:08:21 AM PDT · by nickcarraway · 20 replies
    Forbes ^ | Nadja Sayej
    Fashion has always been obsessed with mythology. Whether it’s Medusa on the Versace logo, or Gucci’s Dionysus handbag, brands continually lift inspiration from mythological figures—be it Hermes or Nike. Even in 2023, the crossover between fashion and mythology is still going strong. Now, the focus is on mythology, which is seeing buzz in the tattoo world. Greek gods and goddesses have been among the most popular tattoo styles this summer, according to tattoo artist Kiljun Chung (who goes by the moniker @kiljun on Instagram). Whether it’s an entire leg covered in a Greek tragedy, or Medusa on your arm, these...
  • Weekly Garden Thread - September 23-29, 2023 [Potpourri Edition]

    09/23/2023 6:03:30 AM PDT · by Diana in Wisconsin · 50 replies
    September 23, 2023 | Diana in WI/Greeneyes in Memoriam
    The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is a non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack...
  • Bob Ross’s First Ever On-Air Painting On Sale For $9.8M

    09/22/2023 8:57:31 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 28 replies
    Daily Wire ^ | By Amanda Harding • Sep 22, 2023
    If you want these happy little trees, you’ll need a lot of green. Beloved TV artist Bob Ross’s first-ever on-air painting is up for sale and costs almost $10 million. The late host of PBS’s “The Joy of Painting” became massively popular for his friendly, calm demeanor and his insistence that anyone can become an artist. Now Modern Artifact Gallery in Minneapolis is selling “A Walk in the Woods,” the first of over 400 paintings Ross made on the show. Ross painted it for the premiere episode which aired on January 11, 1983. “It is season one, episode one of...
  • Overturned semi truck spills load of fish onto Washington highway

    09/21/2023 11:39:30 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 40 replies
    UPI ^ | September 21, 2023 | By Ben Hooper
    Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Road crews in Washington were left with "quite the mess to clean up" when a semi truck rolled over on Interstate 5 and spilled its load of fish across all the northbound lanes. The Washington State Patrol said the semi overturned near mile marker 205 in the Arlington area Thursday morning and spilled fish across the roadway. "[Crews] will have quite the mess to clean up," the Washington Department of Transportation said on social media. All northbound lanes were closed for clean-up, but vehicles were being allowed to pass the scene on the shoulder. The driver...
  • Duck(t) Tape: the World's Most Useful Tool. (video)

    09/20/2023 6:14:31 AM PDT · by servo1969 · 37 replies
    Youtube.com/The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered ^ | 9-20-2023 | The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered
    Roughly $100 million dollars worth of duct tape is bought annually, more than enough to stretch to the moon, or circle the earth at the equator 12 times.
  • B747 TAKEOFF WITHOUT PERMISSION | Close Call at Cincinnati (video)

    09/19/2023 10:43:15 AM PDT · by servo1969 · 26 replies
    Close Call at Cincinnati(CVG).
  • Patriots fan dies after getting punched ‘in the face’ by Dolphins supporter at Gillette Stadium: witness

    09/19/2023 8:35:00 AM PDT · by dennisw · 61 replies
    nypost ^ | Published Sep. 19, 2023 | By Yaron Steinbuch
    The New Hampshire father of two who died after an incident at Gillette Stadium during the New England Patriots game Sunday had been punched in the face and knocked unconscious by a Miami Dolphins fan, according to a witness. Dale Mooney, 53, was treated at the scene by EMTs and rushed to a hospital after what had been described as an “apparent medical event,” but was pronounced dead shortly before midnight. A spectator has now claimed that he witnessed a physical altercation between Mooney and a Dolphins fan. “The Dolphins fan walks over and clearly punches him in the face,”...
  • Government Remote Workers & Teleworkers Accused of Fraud (Federal "workers")

    09/17/2023 11:29:11 AM PDT · by dennisw · 23 replies
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu5lh7mK7tg6 minute video but you will get the idea in the first 2 minutes What a scam. This why the Federales will f up any crisis. They are all sitting at home on their asses in the suburbs and shuffling through their collection of Thai and Chinese takeout menus. Or maybe today is pizza day.
  • Local UAW leader slams Biden for inaction as strike against Detroit automakers enters its second day - with union's war chest prepared for a full walkout lasting up to three months

    09/16/2023 10:31:00 AM PDT · by Libloather · 21 replies
    Daily Mail ^ | 9/16/23 | Keith Griffith
    The United Auto Workers strike against the 'Big Three' Detroit carmakers entered its second day on Saturday, and some union members are questioning whether President Joe Biden has done enough to back their cause. The strike involves 13,000 workers so far, less than a tenth of the union's total membership, but UAW's strike fund has enough cash to support a full 150,000-member walkout for up to three months. The union representing workers at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis is seeking a 40 percent raise for its workers. The walkout is limited for now to three assembly plants: a GM factory...
  • Weekly Garden Thread - September 16-22, 2023 [Successes, Failures & Lessons Learned in 2023 Edition]

    09/16/2023 5:53:12 AM PDT · by Diana in Wisconsin · 74 replies
    September 16, 2023 | Diana in WI/Greeneyes in Memoriam
    The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is a non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack...
  • I present to you, the golf shot of the year

    09/15/2023 1:09:29 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 35 replies
    Not The Bee ^ | Sep 15, 2023 | Staff
    Here's why you should never be too discouraged when your ball rolls into the drink: VIDEO AT LINK...................... Unbelievable! "Play it as it lies," so this is a perfectly legal shot. I'm gonna go ahead and put that at the top of my "best shots of the year" list until I see a better one.
  • Virginia Man Dies While Attempting Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike

    09/12/2023 10:57:45 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 44 replies
    KNAU ^ | September 11, 2023
    Officials at Grand Canyon National Park say a Virginia man died Saturday while hiking in the backcountry. According to the park, 55-year-old Ranjith Varma of Manassas, Virginia was attempting to hike from the South Rim to the North Rim in one day when he became unresponsive on the North Kaibab Trail about a mile south of Cottonwood Campground. Bystanders began CPR and called search and rescue personnel who responded via helicopter, which had to perform specialized maneuvers. Their attempts to resuscitate Varma weren’t successful, however. Officials say temperatures on the canyon’s inner trails can reach 120 degrees during the summer...
  • Unveiling the Panasonic Lumix G9 II: First Impressions

    09/12/2023 9:07:52 PM PDT · by Fiji Hill · 4 replies
    Youtube ^ | September 12, 2023 | TheCameraStoreTV
    Our first impressions of the Panasonic Lumix G9 II. This hybrid mirrorless camera has new photography and video creation features in a lightweight and rugged system.
  • Weekly Garden Thread - Sept. 9-15, 2023 [How To Store and Preserve Your Garden Harvest Edition]

    09/09/2023 5:09:42 AM PDT · by Diana in Wisconsin · 70 replies
    Septembet 9, 2023 | Diana in WI/Greeneyes in Memoriam
    The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is a non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack...
  • 'American Ingenuity at Its Weirdest': Florida Man Breaks the 'Law Against Stupidity'

    09/08/2023 5:48:41 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 13 replies
    Sky News host James Morrow says a Florida man can show you “American ingenuity at its weirdest” after the Sunshine State resident attempted to run across the Atlantic Ocean in a giant floating hamster wheel. “That’s right, apparently there is a law against stupidity because ... the coast guard said the vessel was manifestly unsafe,” Mr Morrow said. Sky News host James Morrow says a Florida man can show you “American ingenuity at its weirdest” after the Sunshine State resident attempted to run across the Atlantic Ocean in a giant floating hamster wheel. “That’s right, apparently there is a law...
  • Who knows motorcycles?

    09/03/2023 2:24:23 PM PDT · by Tacrolimus1mg · 88 replies
    Self
    I've been looking for a bike for a while, and seeking a dual-sport to mostly ride around town and on a family friend's forested property. Cars I speak pretty well, but motorcycles are a foreign language to me. I'm seeking advice. Used or new doesn't really matter, but the budget is $5k, and I previously had a 2023 KTM Duke recommended to me. I liked it, and it was small enough for me, which I think is the biggest issue next to some chronic pain in my left arm that might make a clutch and engine vibration painful. I'm 5'2",...
  • Weekly Garden Thread - September 2-8, 2023 [I Scream, You Scream We All Scream for...Salsa? Edition]

    09/02/2023 5:31:46 AM PDT · by Diana in Wisconsin · 125 replies
    September 2, 2023 | Diana in WI/Greeneyes in Memoriam
    The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is a non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack...
  • Hunters bag 920-pound ‘dinosaur’ alligator: ‘I thought I was going to die’

    09/01/2023 1:29:29 PM PDT · by DFG · 46 replies
    NY Post ^ | 09/01/2023 | Ben Cost
    Thought last week’s Mississippi monster was impressive? A team of hunters put those gator grabbers to shame after hauling a more than 900-pound “dinosaur” gator from a Florida lake, as seen in jaw-dropping videos and photos making waves online. “I had fear like I never felt before,” Kevin Grotz, an outdoorsman who runs the outfit Florida Gator Hunting, told Orlando station WESH 2 of corralling the huge beast. Weighing a whopping 920 pounds and measuring 13.3 feet long, the gatorzilla was the second largest specimen ever harvested in the state — with the biggest weighing 1,000 pounds. The lifelong Floridian...
  • The Best Tactical Knives to Help You Combat Emergencies

    08/30/2023 7:21:32 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 58 replies
    Idaho Statesman ^ | 8/5 | Drew Oritz
    Are you looking for the finest tactical knives of 2023? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve done the research and put together a comprehensive list of the top tactical knives that the market has to offer. Whether you’re looking to buy a self-defense knife for yourself or a loved one, or you’re in the market for a knife for everyday carry, there’s sure to be something that fits the bill. From folding pocket knives to fixed-blade knives, we’ve researched the top knives in each category so that you can make an informed decision. We’ll explain the features...
  • Adam Driver Is Enzo Ferrari In New Trailer For 'Ferrari'

    08/30/2023 5:53:23 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 20 replies
    Jalopnik ^ | 8/30 | Erin Marquis
    Driver and Penelope Cruz star in the upcoming biopic set for release in December.A new film documenting probably the worst year in Enzo Ferrari’s life will debut on December 25 from the American film distribution company Neon. It’s the latest film from director Michael Mann, best known for “The Last Of The Mohicans,” “Miami Vice,” and “Heat.” A new trailer released on Wednesday shows lots of Ferraris. “Ferrari” will document Enzo Ferrari’s life via one of the worst years in the brand’s founder’s life: 1957. Adam Driver is almost unidentifiable as Ferrari, while Penelope Cruz plays his long-suffering wife and...