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  1. Junior Caminero makes it look like a fireworks display on the Statcast ESPN2 broadcast.

    "He is just pummeling baseballs! 463! 448! We're just yelling numbers here! They all start with a 4!... He has gotten absolutely scorched-earth hot!" - Kevin Brown #MLB #HomeRunDerby

  2. @[email protected] Here's a look at the Home Run Derby on the Statcast broadcast in comparison.

    Kevin Brown has that call for ESPN2.⚾️📺 #MLB #HomeRunDerby

  3. gitarrenlastige musik wurde nicht mein pfad, eher elektronisches. und damit kam ich auch weit weg von Yes.

    später bin ich immer wieder bei den produktionen von #propaganda #fgth #artofnoise und anderen #ztt releases gelandet. und damit beim sound von producer Trevor Horn. der staccatoartige, üppige und doch klare sound, die überlangen mixes, (teils kitschige) seele in elektronischer popmusik war und ist das, was mich immer anzog und anzieht.

  4. It's funny to think millennials know Dave Barry as a boomer humorist, but maybe there's a younger person out there who only knows him as the coauthor of an ongoing fantasy series reinterpreting the story of Peter Pan, started in 2004. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_

    #books #bookstodon #DaveBarry

  5. It's funny to think millennials know Dave Barry as a boomer humorist, but maybe there's a younger person out there who only knows him as the coauthor of an ongoing fantasy series reinterpreting the story of Peter Pan, started in 2004. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_

    #books #bookstodon #DaveBarry

  6. It's funny to think millennials know Dave Barry as a boomer humorist, but maybe there's a younger person out there who only knows him as the coauthor of an ongoing fantasy series reinterpreting the story of Peter Pan, started in 2004. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_

    #books #bookstodon #DaveBarry

  7. How is it that the presentation, voice-over and animation style of a #BBC #dinosaur programme made in 2025 can be so utterly worse than its direct predecessor made in 1999?!
    The HD textures and scenery are all very lovely but so much of the actual animation physics is comically cartoon-like. And the narration is turgid, patronisingly staccato and unengaging.
    Also, way too much time is wasted on inanely wittering humans.
    #WalkingWithDinosaurs #enshittification #dinosaurs
    bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002

  8. Yer Metal Is Olde: Illwill – Evilution

    By Dr. A.N. Grier

    In a recent discussion in the AMG halls, we shared some of the most obscure shit we have buried in our hard drives, burned to a CD, or kept hidden from the masses—hidden because we adore it too much to share or feel much shame. In this case, it’s the former. So, in an attempt to help the idiots on staff (and in the comments) who think an album ten years ago is iconic, I’ll share a gem you would be an idiot to ignore. While this piece could easily be a 90’s Weirdness bit, I am not here to shame the band members for making it. Evilution is the sole LP from quasi-supergroup Illwill. This odd band consisted of King Diamond and Mercyful Fate greats Andy LaRocque, Sharlee D’Angelo, and Snowy Shaw. While it’s common for these lads to form, join, or guest in many projects over the years, this might be one of the strangest collaborations in their storied careers.

    Formed as a thrash band in 1997, Illwill puts a boot to the genre, each kick aiming for a different part of the body. The first kick is to the head from little-known vocalist Jonas Dahlström. This is odd because, at the time, Dahlström was the vocalist for Desert Plains, a Judas Priest cover band. While that would be odd enough for a thrash album, he goes apeshit on his approach to the music of Evilution, combining Judas Priest, Gwar, and other ungodly insanity. The second kick is to the balls by Snowy Shaw. When this dude is at the helm of any project, you know it’s gonna be fucking weird. And there’s absolutely no shortage of weirdness on Evilution. Even mentioning another thrash band as an influence would be a mistake. The last kick is to the throat. The lyrics alternate between tongue-in-cheek absurdity and downright hilarious to offensive-as-fuck and disgusting. So, stop reading if you’re easily offended by things that won’t hurt you.

    You don’t have to wait long to hear Dahlström’s vocal approach as he counts down opener “Singh Hai” inappropriately. Beyond his vocals, you’ll notice the piercing guitar tone and drum master1 as we explore the song’s torture story. As the thrashy licks change and evolve, the vocals become more chaotic, spewing obscenities and absurdities to the bitter end. If you somehow made it through the opener, it doesn’t get any easier from here. In a few minutes, you’ll stumble over “Six Sec Sex.” If you want to continue having good sex, don’t wander into the lyric sheets for this one. The song is even more disturbing with the staccato vocal approach that’ll burn those three words in your skull for decades to cum. A little later, you’ll collide with the droner known as “Bid Farewell to Welfare.” With its long sustains and dissonant chords, Dahlström warbles on about welfare and some shit, while Shaw’s odd drum work fucks with your mind.

    Between all this chaos, there are some remarkably badass songs. These include the “Whether With or Without,” “Who to Trust?,” and “365 Reasons to Commit Suicide.” The first is a thrashy three-minute piece combining solid riffage and a punchy chorus. Next to “365 Reasons to Commit Suicide,” this song has the most memorable chorus on the disc—one you’ll use when yelling at small children. “365 Reasons to Commit Suicide” is not only the most addictive song but also one of my top ten favorite thrash songs ever. Its approach is similar to “Whether With or Without,” but the riffs are meatier, and the intensity cuts deep. On the other side of the coin, “Who to Trust?” is a stellar piece consisting of an Iron Maiden-esque attitude that lets D’Angelo explore his inner Steve Harris.

    Even with all this absurdity, there are moments when Dahlström can use his pipes. These moments come in the form of the back-to-back “Eternal Sleep” and “K.A.O.S.” “Eternal Sleep” kicks off with a punishing march, and D’Angelo bass leads to guide us to the soaring, melodic Judas Priest chorus. “K.A.O.S.,” on the other hand, rips out your butthole with an opening trash lick that transitions to a similar death march as “Eternal Sleep.” But the melody shines when the vocals dress in a tuxedo. Though not as pleasing as the track before, the song’s internal beauty-and-the-beast struggle is wholly worth it.

    If you can make it through fifty-plus minutes of this bizarreness, you’ll find a lot of hidden treasures. As always, Shaw puts on one hell of a performance behind the kit, fucking around where he wants and adding heft to the heavier material on the album. Though King Diamond isn’t exactly fast and hard, LaRocque ain’t afraid to be. We’ve seen that on Death’s Individual Thought Patterns and now again on Evilution. In particular, his blisteringly-fast performance on “365 Reasons to Commit Suicide” is delicious. Throughout the album, you’ll also find D’Angelo’s bass rising to the surface, toying around with clever licks and adding unsettling atmospheres to some of the odder tracks. I’ve never heard Dahlström on anything else but Evilution. I can only imagine his voice can carry many Judas Priest tracks. But he doesn’t give a shit here. I guarantee most of you will hate his voice on Evilution, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.

    #1998 #2023 #Death #DesertPlains #DiamondRecords #Evilution #Gwar #Illwill #JudasPriest #KingDiamond #MercyfulFate #Pantera #SwedishMetal #ThrashMetal #YerMetalIsOlde

  9. The trio were ably supported by two great sets: the first from Harry Irvine, with a percussive improvisation bordering on the shamanistic; and the second from Bill Thompson (@Prof_lofi - pictured) with a beautiful impromptu set that moved from dense droning passages to a finale of delicate staccato moments.

    Sorry that I didn’t manage to get a pic of Harry!

    #EddiePrévost #SilvanSchmid #TomWheatley #BillThompson #HarryIrvine #ImprovisedMusic #FreeImprovisation #ExperimentalMusic

  10. #LearningMusic #LearingPiano as an adult.

    So, after having a great time learning a simplified version of "Malagueña", I've been assigned the song "Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory" because, apparently, my staccato sucks.

  11. xxxx🦷CENA BENEFIT DENTE D'ORO🦷xxxx

    Circolo Arci Guernelli, giovedì 18 dicembre alle ore 18:00 CET

    Il 21 Novembre alla manifestazione contro la partita del Maccabi di Telaviv, mentre un gruppo di sbirri percorreva il pratello, uno di loro si é staccato dal gruppo e si è infilato in un vicolo dove ha raggiunto una compagna sferrandole una manganellata in testa facendole saltare un dente e procurandole una frattura alla mandibola. Ha provato ad afferrarla ma lei si è divincolata scappando 🖕

    Ora la nostra lupa dopo essere stata operata è in cerca di un nuovo dente, aiutaci a trovarlo 🦷✨

    Ti aspettiamo Giovedi 18 Dicembre al Circolo Arci Guernelli (In via Gandusio, Bologna) con cibo, riffa con ambitissimi premi, distro e incredibili giochi.    

    La serata ha l'obiettivo di aiutarla con le spese mediche che dovrà affrontare e per darle un po’ d’ossigeno in questi mesi in cui non potrà lavorare

    Questa storia come altri abusi non devono cadere nell'oblio ma continuare ad alimentare la nostra rabbia e la voglia di cospirare insieme! 🏴‍☠🔥

    balotta.org/event/xxxxcena-ben

  12. Compleanno Intifada & Inaugurazione refettorio CSOA Gabrio

    Csoa Gabrio, venerdì 16 maggio alle ore 19:30 CEST

    L'Intifada studentesca compie un anno, ma la lotta non è ancora finita!

    Lo scorso 13 maggio, a Torino venivano occupati tre dei principali poli universitari: Palazzo Nuovo, il dipartimento di Fisica e il Politecnico di Torino. Iniziava quel giorno l'Intifada studentesca, in solidarietà con il popolo palestinese che stava, e sta ancora, subendo un genocidio e per chiedere alle università dove studiamo il boicottaggio accademico nei confronti di Israele e dei suoi complici.

    L'occupazione fisica degli spazi è durata due mesi, due mesi di incessanti cortei, presidi, blocchi, ma anche di socialità, didattica alternativa e dibattiti. A distanza di un anno da quel 13 maggio, la lotta non si è ancora fermata, lu studentu non si sono ancora stancatu di gridare le loro richieste: noi vogliamo una Palestina libera e un'università svincolata dall'industria militare!

    In queste settimane abbiamo deciso di prenderci un po' di tempo per sistemare il refettorio del @csoa Gabrio, punto di appoggio culinario per l'occupazione del Poli, e l'abbiamo ritematizzato sulla questione Palestinese in vista di questo primo compleanno!

    Venerdì 16 maggio dalle 19.30 vi aspettiamo con una cena benefit con un refettorio tutto rinnovato al CSOA Gabrio.

    Gradita prenotazione al 3467466802.

    Free free Palestine

    gancio.cisti.org/event/complea

  13. January 2023 Consumer Price Index data from @StatCan_eng released today shows 5.9% increase overall while Cellular Price Index fell 7.9% year over year

    Cellular price index is down 23% over last 2 years while overall CPI is up 11%

    #INDU #CRTC #CDNtech

  14. Gerade noch die Dernière von #ElfriedeJelinek s »Lärm.
    Blindes sehen.
    Blinde sehen!
    Was ich noch sagen wollte«

    im Schauspiel Frankfurt gesehen.

    Ein Staccato rhythmischer Sprache über Pandemie, Verschwörungstheorien, Odysseus, die Auferstehung und Jelinek hat viel zu sagen zu österreichischer Politik, aber so, dass es über den Wiener politischen Mief hinaus strebt und zu einem erhellenden literarischen Spaß wird. Chapeau.

    deutschlandfunkkultur.de/laerm

    #deutsch #fedilz

  15. CW: Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 19

    Nestled up against the shore of Lake Eerie, #Cleveland, Ohio is one of America’s big #CraftBeer cities, with over 40 breweries in the region. Among those, #CollisionBendBrewing sits right on the Cuyahoga River (it even has private dock space for boats) churning out a wide variety of beers, including a Christmas one—Christmas Staycation Holiday Ale.

    thebrewsite.com/advent-beer-ca

    #Beer #BeerAdventCalendar #AdventCalendar #ChristmasBeer

  16. Viral! Cewek Cantik Berjilbab “Piercedley” Jadi Sorotan Usai Staycation di Hotel Oyo

    #Terviral - #Viral! #Cewek #Cantik #Berjilbab#Piercedley” Jadi #Sorotan Usai #Staycation di #Hotel #Oyo. Media sosial kembali dihebohkan dengan munculnya nama Piercedley, seorang cewek cantik berhijab yang belakangan ini viral setelah unggahan staycation-nya di salah satu hotel menjadi perbincangan warganet. Dalam waktu singkat, kontennya menyebar di berbagai platform mulai dari…

    terviral.id/viral-cewek-cantik

  17. Viral! Cewek Cantik Berjilbab “Piercedley” Jadi Sorotan Usai Staycation di Hotel Oyo

    #Terviral - #Viral! #Cewek #Cantik #Berjilbab#Piercedley” Jadi #Sorotan Usai #Staycation di #Hotel #Oyo. Media sosial kembali dihebohkan dengan munculnya nama Piercedley, seorang cewek cantik berhijab yang belakangan ini viral setelah unggahan staycation-nya di salah satu hotel menjadi perbincangan warganet. Dalam waktu singkat, kontennya menyebar di berbagai platform mulai dari…

    terviral.id/viral-cewek-cantik

  18. Regarding yesterday's question on your country's most typical foods, I'm a little overwhelmed by all the replies! Thanks to everyone! I tried to collate your suggestions on this page

    sternaparadisaea.net/europe-on

    Europe has 49 countries + I'm still missing suggestions for 23 of them, would love to hear your favourite foods from Estonians, Bulgarians, Montenegrans, Azeris, Armenians, Moldovans etc, etc.

    #AskFedi #VegetarianCooking #Staycation #EuropeOnAPlate

    fediscience.org/@Ruth_Mottram/

  19. A plan for the family #staycation is to sample food from every country in Europe from our own home

    One a day.

    Some of them are dead easy (pizza/pasta anyone?), some of the countries are much harder.

    Would love to know your favourite dish from your home country in Europe (or anywhere else, why not?)
    What would you serve to someone who has never been to your country before? Bonus points if it's #vegetarianCooking and/or has a good story attached!

    #EuropeOnAPlate
    #FamilyStaycation
    #AskFedi

  20. It's an almost transcendent experience this summer, cycling through warm, softly breezy and mostly traffic free streets with the scent of sweet limes in the air.

    Everyone should be able to have this experience in their home town.

    It may be a bit showery, but this #Copenhagen staycation is going better than I'd imagined.
    Today we paid homage to #Spain with our #EuropeOnAPlate visit to a pinchos restaurant.

    europe-on-a-plate.ghost.io/spa

  21. Day 2 of our family #Staycation #EuropeOnAPlate project and we moved east from Iceland to #Ireland and a delicious Colcannon for dinner

    europe-on-a-plate.ghost.io/ire

  22. @unknow

    Non credo che sia un ragionamento come #leca #patana ma più come #GirasagreSalweenee di persona personalmente, perché ormai sa benissimo che alle prossime politiche sarà cannibalizzato sia dentro al partito (Z414), che fuori (FasciGenerali di estrema destra sempre più destra)

    Siccome ha già staccato la spina senza pensarci tanto in passato, potrebbe rifarlo...