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Visitors to the reconstructed site of old Dejima at Nagasaki, Japan, check their devices for messages.
After a short delay to figure out how to pair the EOT device with the HOT device on the foreign power, the crew of B682-02 heads west through Richmond to take this empty ethanol consist back to Chicago.
Per favore, una tazza perfetta. Leave it to the Italians to make a device for perfect stove top coffee. Not as sharp as espresso, it renders a very swift gush of deep flavored Moka. With or without milk, a great pick-me-up. They offer directions on YouTube
I had to rummage in the loft to find my old Akai 4000 Spool to Spool tape deck.
The level meters allow the keen user to balance the levels to get exactly the right result. Edited here to show only the Left meter to be pithing the 3" rules.
I did try to get a signal into the device but it refused to play ball :o(
Balance for Macro Mondays
In the potash loading area of Tönnhausen 296 047 cares for the move of the waggons under the loading devices.
Ex-GWR/BR Hawksworth 16XX Class pannier 1605 at Gloucester Horton Road shed in around 1961.
These devices were fitted where the loco would be operating in areas subject to fire or explosion hazards, such as WD/MOD ammunition stores..
The loco had entered service in November 1949, and was withdrawn in February 1962, and scrapped in May.
The last of the class were withdrawn in 1966, and one of these was sold for preservation.
The shed closed to steam in January 1966, and closed completely in the early-1990s. Today (2023) the site is being cleared, but some of the buildings still remain.
Restored from a completely-magenta/pink original..
Original slide - property of Robert Gadsdon
Previously on Tales of The Future: the Corridor
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This display in the National Museum of Scotland is a doomsday device from a Scottish supervillain who used to have a hollowed out base inside the nearby extinct volcano of Arthur's Seat.
Okay, it isn't, it is actually part of the particle accelerator engineering from CERN, used to move particles to almost the speed of light. With the geometrically arranged display of colourful wiring behind it and the large metal sphere shape I thought it looked like a doomsday device from a classic 60s spy movie or comic book.
Possum Kingdom Dam.
This was a scary time as only a couple of flood gates could be opened due to repairs on the others. It was in the middle of a flooding season, full of storms and such. The lake was dangerously high, and the river was very very high. You could look out on the river and only see the tops of trees out there. A small bridge was almost over-topped further down the way. Water was lapping at and sometimes passing briefly through the rails.
New work for my solo show at Rare Device in San Francisco titled: Butterflies and Eskimos, work available here:
=====Stagg's Airship====
Bane- Luthor, it's Bane. We have procured the device but the Justice League are enroute. What is our next move?
Lex- *on comms* Evacuate. The priority is that device, I will send someone to occupy the League while you meet us at the Hall.
Bane- Very good. We have our orders- We are leaving now.
AM- No! I want to fight.
Wrath- You heard Lex. Argue all you want but if you do get captured then we will not rescue you
Drury- Wow. You'd make a great motivational speaker
AM- ... Please, let me kill him.
Bane- That is not the mission.
AM- Screw the mission, I want justice!
Bane- You will do as you're told, child, or you will be left behind. Do you understand?
AM- ... Yes
Digger- Strewth, now that's been cleared up, let's do a runner. I'm not going back in a bleedin' cell
Barry- Not so fast Boomer!
*Boomer is knocked out cold*
Slipknot- It'ssss the Flassssh!
AM- Oh really? I thought he was a fucking Wonder Twin!
Slipknot- Dear, dear. No need to be sssso hossstile
Clark- There's no need for anyone to get hurt, come quietly and the judges may be lenient
Bane- I'm afraid we must reject that offer.
Hal- One day, they'll turn themselves in. One day...
*A fight begins to break out*
Bane- Move that chopper!
*The chopper starts to fly away*
Barry- What's the plan Bats?
Bruce- Superman, Wonder Woman, you need to stop that helicopter from reaching it's destination, this secret society is building something and I don't want them getting their hands on this tech.
Clark- On it.
*They chase after the chopper*
Bruce- Flash, I need you to search the area for survivors and evacuate them
Barry- Sure!
*Flash runs off into the airship*
Bruce- Manhunter, I need you on the ground, clearing the area. Take Arrow and Canary with you
J'onn- Very well.
*He picks up Arrow and Canary and flies away*
Bruce- Lantern, I need you to gain control of the ship, it cannot crash.
Hal- A please would be nice...
*Bat glare*
Hal-... Will do.
*He too flies away*
Bruce- That leaves you two. Aquaman, Hawkgirl, I need you to defend the mayor
Drury- Ok, cool, cool. And in turn I'll...?
Bruce- Stay alive.
Drury- Oh. That's fine, I guess
Bruce- Now that's settled, we can *uhn*
Bane- Congratulations on your nuptials, Batman, I was hurt that I wasn't invited. You can make it up to me by allowing me to snap your neck.
Bruce- Not going to happen.
Bane- We'll see.
*They fight each other*
Drury- I just want to say Aquaman, I think you're pretty cool. In fact I've fought many battles in your name
Arthur- Excuse me?
Drury- You know, barroom brawls started because someone called you lame
...
Arthur- Who calls me lame?
Kendra- Don't let it bother you
Drury- Lots of people. But not me. I think we're kindred spirits, rejects of society.
Arthur- Batman says you were elected into office?
Drury- Yep!
Arthur-... Legally?
Clark- *on comms* Batman?
Bruce- Yes?
Clark- We've *urgh* got a bit of a problem
*Superman comes crashing into the ground, followed by Wonder Woman*
Drury- Uh oh
*Black Adam flies in after them*
Bruce- Uh oh
=====The Streets=====
J'onn- Come, I fear the team will need assistance
Ollie- Like, my assistance too?
Dinah- Ollie!
Ollie- I'm just saying, he's a Kandaqi Warlord...
J'onn- Hold on tightly
Ollie- ...And I'm all out of arrows...
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As many of you have pointed out, I have tortured and abused Peeps in the most vile ways. Let it be said, I did so with the purest of intents, in the name of science, and let us be done with the incriminations. I have tried my best to study these squishy little Easter creatures to find out what makes them so appealing. They are cute. They have longevity, with the power to reappear year, after year, after bloody year. They are slowly taking on every colour in a sixty-four box of Crayola crayons, which as a side note are quite edible, even though one should not eat their crayons. If you find yourself shipwrecked at sea, enough of them tied together could be used as a flotation device, until you are rescued or eaten by a shark; the shark having the good sense to eat only what is edible, leaving the peeps raft behind. As one last experiment, I prepared a salad and before I could finish off my greens, I doused it with my favourite ranch dressing......still, it is totally inedible. Sigh.....
Disclaimer: No Peeps were harmed in the taking of these images. Well....except for the one I hacked apart with the knife AND the one I squished with a brick AND maybe this one drowned by ranch dressing, BUT no others.....trust me.....
Happy Easter, Everyone :-))
There is a brick in the center(ish) of the communicator that triggers an audio device that plays "This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise."
Tot fent escala a Oslo/Gardemoen des de Tromso i en ruta cap a Barcelona. Aquests contenidors son ULD (Unit Load Device) per grans avions.
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While stopping at Oslo/Gardemoen in our rute from Tromso to Barcelona. Those are ULD or Unit Load Device, to handle baggage in large airplanes.
Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.
George Bernard Shaw
Irish dramatist & socialist (1856 - 1950)
This unique piece above is a First Day Cover issued on March 23, 1977, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Thomas Edison's phonograph invention. The envelope features a striking custom Langer cachet, depicting the Statue of Liberty with the inscription "In God We Trust," and the official 13-cent US stamp showing Edison's original device. The cover is personally autographed by the renowned Chinese-American actress Nancy Kwan, celebrated for her iconic roles in films such as The World of Suzie Wong and Flower Drum Song. The official postmark from Washington, D.C., confirms its first day of issue status. This collectible item is a wonderful cross-collectible, appealing to both philatelists and celebrity memorabilia enthusiasts.
A Langer Cachet is a type of cachet (a design or inscription on an envelope) created by Ernest "Ernie" Langer, a notable figure in philately (stamp collecting). These are found on First Day Covers and commemorate a postal or philatelic event.
E. Langer Cachets in Philately:
Definition: In philately, a cachet is a printed or stamped design or inscription, other than a cancellation or pre-printed postage, used to commemorate a specific postal event, such as the release of a new stamp. An "E. Langer Cachet" or "Langer Cachet" refers to a cachet produced by Ernest Langer.
Active Period: His work is most commonly seen on United States First Day Covers from the late 1970s and 1980s. His cachets are typically printed designs that provide historical context or thematic illustrations for the specific stamp being issued.
The Centennial of Sound Recording commemorates Thomas Alva Edison's invention of the phonograph in 1877, the first practical device capable of recording and playing back sound.
Significance of the Centennial of Sound Recording:
The stamp and FDC were issued on March 23, 1977, to mark the 100th anniversary of this invention.
Invention: While working on improvements to the telegraph and telephone, Edison discovered that a stylus rubbing against a tinfoil-wrapped cylinder could record sound vibrations. His first recorded words were "Mary had a little lamb."
Impact: This led to the development of the entire recording industry. The stamp itself Scott (#1705) depicts a later model tinfoil phonograph and honors the broader development of the recording industry.
Controversy: The official issue date was chosen to coincide with an award dinner for the Recording Industries Association of America, rather than the exact date of Edison's discovery in December 1877, which caused some philatelic discussion at the time.
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Nancy Kwan (born May 19, 1939) is a pioneering Chinese-American actress, filmmaker and activist who was instrumental in breaking racial barriers in Hollywood and increasing the acceptance of actors of Asian descent in major film roles.
Career Highlights:
Breakthrough Role: Kwan's career launched when producer Ray Stark cast her in the lead role of the 1960 film The World of Suzie Wong, where she played a free-spirited Hong Kong prostitute opposite William Holden. For this role, she won a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer.
Major Films: She followed this success with a starring role in the 1961 musical film Flower Drum Song, notable for being one of the first major Hollywood films with an all-Asian cast. Other significant films include Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. (1966) with Dick Van Dyke and The Wrecking Crew (1969) alongside Dean Martin.
Versatility: While often typecast in "Oriental" roles early in her career, she also took on non-Asian characters, playing Italian, French, and even Native American roles in various films produced in America and Europe.
The "Kwan Cut": In 1963, her iconic, sharp bob haircut for the film The Wild Affair, created by hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, became widely famous and was known as "the Kwan cut".
Later Work and Activism:
Behind the Camera: In the 1970s, Kwan returned to Hong Kong to care for her ailing father and founded her own production company, Nancy Kwan Films, which produced and directed numerous commercials.
Advocacy: Kwan is a political activist and serves as a spokeswoman for the Asian American Voters Coalition, a political organization established to support Asian actors and promote better representation in the media industry. She has received recognition for her advocacy and contributions to cinema, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Asian Hall of Fame.
Memoir: In recent years, she has written and produced films with her husband, Norbert Meisel, focusing on Asian-American characters, and has also penned a memoir about her life and career.
LINK to video - The Truth About What Really Happened To "Chinese Bardot" NANCY KWAN - www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTkeSaBFwFs
LINK to video - The World of Suzie Wong' actress Nancy Kwan on Asian representation in Hollywood - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usrcybr3bhk
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Thomas Edison: The Architect of Modern Progress
Thomas Edison remains one of the most towering figures in global history, often described as the man who "invented the modern world." Beyond his technical achievements, he was a cultural icon whose tireless work ethic and optimism captured the heart of the American public.
Key Contributions to Society
The Gift of Light: Edison developed the first commercially viable incandescent light bulb and the electrical grid system to power it.
Preserving Sound and Motion: Through the phonograph and motion picture camera, he laid the foundation for the global entertainment industry.
The Invention Factory: He established the industrial research laboratory at Menlo Park, proving that innovation could be a collaborative, disciplined process.
A Folk Hero Loved by the Public
During his lifetime, Edison was a national hero known as "The Wizard of Menlo Park". The public loved him because he personified the American Dream—a self-taught man who rose to fame through "1% inspiration and 99% perspiration". His optimism and resilience made him a symbol of grit; even after his lab burned down, he remained undeterred.
"I find out what the world needs. Then I go ahead and try to invent it." — Thomas Edison
A zoetrope is a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures.
..........It consists of a cylinder with images from a set of sequenced drawings.
.....As the cylinder spins the user looks and sees a rapid succession of images producing an illusion of motion.
..........The earliest projected moving images were displayed by using a 'magic lantern' zoetrope.
.....It was this principle of the ' Persistence of vision ' that was the forerunner to the earliest Television pictures.