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Blaxploitation… Enjoy a Little Blaxperience
By The Republic|2012-10-17T14:54:38-04:00October 17th, 2012|Nerdery Publications|1 Comment
Black Samson, Black Shampoo, Black Dragon, Black Six, Black Jack, Black Belt Jones… Yes these are all films titles. Yes they do have the common denominator "Black". Funky isn't it? They all come from the same era of Black Exploitation, all in one combination Blaxploitation, during the 1970s to describe films that were targeted to African-Americans that had funky, soul soundtracks and usually featured drug dealers, pimps and hit men. The phrase "blaxploitation" came into being because many people thought that these films stereotyped black people in films and thus exploited them, add to that most of the blaxploitation movies were produced by white studios even though they had predominantly black casts.
In the early 90s I was 13 and just getting over both Superman and Batman obsessions when I came across the very first Blaxploitation film (and it wasn't by its common denominator) the film Bucktown. The story is of a man who returns to bury his brother in his town of Buchanan. While there, he encounters corrupt cops, so he calls friends from the city to help him take them out. His only problem – the black gangsters now want control of the town. The film starred Fred Williamson (we'll get to him later) and Pam Grier. Oh Pam… Oh Foxy girl… her perfect face, her out-of-this-world body, her perfect hairdo played a fine role in my first emotions of a girl in her early teens: I want makeup, I want an afro (no wait I had one so never mind!), I want breasts, I want curves… I want to be a woman! In fact, I dreamed that I was a Super Heroine, with the power to kick ass with my Afro hairdo and be a normal school girl during the day. And then when one of my friends was getting bullied at school or in the neighborhood, well I'd go secretly behind a building, comb my hair three times and transform into Super Afro-Girl and the bullies would get served. Clearly the side effects of DC Comics were kicking in. Well it all came in due time evolving into a full grown woman strictly physically speaking, but as for Super Heroine, still very in my head somewhere, still very much in my everyday life, hence the "funky funny" term I use often to describe something odd, for those who may have noticed… and yes a funky song is playing in my head right in that moment!
And I went from one vice to another, from superheroes to another genre of heroes. The 1970s was one of the most prolific times for Black movies. There was an enormous number of African-American films made during this time period, even though all of the Black movies made during this time don't necessarily fit the strict definition of a Blaxploitation movie. From horror to thriller to action with a pinch of comedy thanks to campy scenes, here are the ones I've got in my dusty collection. I must admit some of them I had to scrape the barrel of the internet to find them, and oh glory my funds didn't take a toll. Here have a seat, put on some funky music (may I please recommend the Funky Song of the Day Curtis Mayfield's 'Superfly') and have a bit of Blaxperience.
Tagline: To Stop This Mutha, Takes One Bad Brutha.
Loosely based on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, it was released in 1973 during the period Blaxpoitation was also doing Horror Films. My adult critic side found it not that scary, not the campiest, but my childish eyes found it funny and sort of impressive. The plot revolves around a Vietnam veteran who loses his arms and legs when he steps on a land mine, but a surgeon is able to attach new limbs. Unfortunately everything goes wrong as a jealous assistant who has fallen in love with the veteran's fiancee switches his DNA injections, transforming him into a gigantic killer… A no brainer fairly applies here!
Tagline : He's black! He's beautiful! He's Blacula!
The poster itself says it all tagline-wise but the one underneath deserved its place too; it could be a ring announcer introduction tagline of a wrestler before his entrance on the ring. Released in 1972, this (very obvious) modern version of Dracula is presented in an interesting way: two antique collectors buy the coffin of an African prince bitten by Dracula centuries before and bring it back to Los Angeles. The African prince is released from the coffin and unleashed, feeding his hunger while following a woman who looks like his departed wife called Tina. Whilst watching it I couldn't help it but make unrelated connections to Eddie Murphy in two characters, the African Prince coming to America and the Vampire in Brooklyn who seduces Angela Bassett who also portrayed Tina Turner. A special mention to Blacula mutton chops and eyebrows to make a Wolverine quite jealous. Surprisingly enough, the film didn't suck!
Tagline: A screamin' demon rages inside, turnin' him into Mr Hyde… don't give him no sass or he'll kick yo' ass!
Now it was either that or the too obvious "A Monster He Can't Control Has Taken Over His Very Soul!"… even The Hulk would smash a table whilst laughing on that one and roar "durrrr doh!" Loosely based on the Robert Louis Stevenson novel "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde", released in 1972, the film tells the story of a notable scientist who develops a formula to regenerate dying liver cells, but it has the unfortunate after-effect of turning him into an albino vampire with a mania for killing prostitutes. I quite enjoyed the film, mostly for the police lieutenant investigating the murders and going on a hunt for the beast, he had memorable punch lines, such as "Brother man, this situation is rapidly becoming insalubrious… meaning: We're about to stomp a mudhole in your ass!." Can anyone tell me they can say these lines without a Samuel L. Jackson voice in the back of their head?
Tagline: Spine Shattering – Bone Blasting
It's actually the very second Blaxploitation film I've ever watched, anecdote being it was in my big brother's room when I fell "by chance" on the VHS, not to say I looking for his comics he used to hide in his bedroom to annoy me and my young brother. Well, I understand why this one was in his room anyway. Still the sexy lady is a superhero of her own. Her name is Diana Jackson, but you can call her T.N.T and she's a karate expert. When her brother is killed by ruthless drug dealers, she goes to the most dangerous part of Chinatown to find the killer. From meeting a white drug lord to the suspicious Chinese assistant, from becoming lovers with the handsome assistant with criminal ambition to fighting criminals while completely nude and in the dark… call her Super-T.N.T., she's da bomb!
Tagline: Cleo teaches drug traffickers the meaning of saying no!
(Aye!) One of the most notable and tallest badass female heroes of the Blaxploitation : Miss Cleopatra Jones (portrayed by the late Tamara Dobson). It certainly was a change as a lead black female in action films and empowerment, given the period it was made. Released in theatres as Dynamic Jones in 1973, Cleopatra Jones is a U.S. Special Agent assigned to crack down on drug-trafficking in the U.S. and abroad. After she burns a Turkish poppy field, the notorious drug-lord Mommy is furious at the loss of her supply and vows to destroy Cleopatra Jones, using her connections with bad cops on the force to cause trouble for Cleopatra's friends and set her up for an attack. Cleopatra sure shall teach Mommy the meaning of no. A stylish, silly and wonderfully entertaining Cleo is always kung fu-ing someone or driving the hell out of her Corvette to get away from the bad guys. Also, there an interesting scene where she rides a motorcycle up a steep hill (and while back then I didn't pay attention the first time I watched but if you happen to catch Cleopatra Jones on DVD or else, use pause on this scene and watch closely to see who is actually riding the motorcycle). As goofy as funky funny!
Tagline: She's brown sugar and spice but if you don't treat her nice she'll put you on ice!
No need to introduce Pam Grier again, one of her most notable roles to this day. Following the steps of black female heroine success Cleopatra Jones, Foxy Brown was released in 1974, Foxy Brown, seeks revenge when her government agent boyfriend Michael is murdered by gangsters led by the kinky couple of Steve Elias and Miss Katherine, infiltrating their world as a high-class prostitute. This movie is so supa-badass, supa-violent and yet it's supa-good! Pam Grier is great as the jive talkin' lady who's out for revenge. There's no messin' around with Foxy Brown! The clothes, the characters, and especially the talk (dig this, jive that) is so '70's it seems to be a parody… But it's so good you'll only snap your fingers to agree.
Did I also mention that the soundtrack was supa-great?
Quentin Tarantino is known for being heavily inspired by different genres which added to his personal style. Blaxploitation didn't escape his eye and when developing the character of "Jackie Brown" it alludes to Foxy Brown in many ways. The film's poster resembles Foxy Brown and includes quotes from the film. The typeface for the film's opening titles was also used for those of Foxy Brown, and some of the background funky music is also to be noted, even though Jackie Brown is not a blaxploitation film.
Lastly, let's point out that the character of Foxy Cleopatra from the Austin Powers film series is based on the characters of Foxy Brown and Cleopatra Jones.
Tagline: All He Needed Was One Last Deal…
He's fly because he's high! Released in 1972, Super Fly the main character here is Priest (played with super perfection by Ron O'Neal) who wants out of the drug business but wants to make one last score before he calls it quits. Along the way, he is hassled by the cops, former associates and not to mention those who want to settle a score with him, but in all he gets back at them towards the end. Super Fly is Super good, not just because Priest comes off as super-cool and super-sympathetic, but also there is no pimpin' fabulousness here, the movie is constantly rooted in reality and seriousness, but also groovy and funky as only blaxploitation flicks can be. And add to that Curtis Mayfield's stupendous score, playing over most of the film, call it supa-dupa-fly indeed!
Tagline: Fights the Syndicate With His Fists!
A dock worker becomes a prizefighter, but gets mixed up with a crooked manager. His manager tells him that he has to take a dive during an important fight, and to ensure his cooperation, his girlfriend is kidnapped. Technically speaking, this is a pretty well-made film. The acting is good yet the story is predictable and familiar. I can tell you're going in for a punch for sure: where there is a Hulk Smash, there is a Hammer time!
My Macaroni Combat Hero, Fred Williamson – like Western films had their spaghetti, World War films had their macaroni. For those who may have not recognized him here as B.J. Hammer, he's the "Nam" veteran dude with the macho cigar, ripping a vampire off his heart in "From Dusk Till Dawn", screenplay by Tarantino… Could it be a coincidence that the Hammer storyline has similarities with Tarantino's The Gold Watch in Pulp Fiction (staged fight, girlfriend minus the watch)? Could it be a coincidence that in the remastered film "The Inglorious Bastards", starring my Fred Williamson, (1977) 3-disc set it features an interview with Quentin Tarantino who directed the similarly titled yet unrelated film Inglourious Basterds? Could it be?
Tagline: They are the Ghetto Warriors… some call them The Black Gestapo
I had to watch it. The title only was convincing enough. Released in 1975, this nazi-blaxploitation film is about a vigilante named General Ahmed, who starts an inner-city "People's Army" to protect the black citizens of Watts. However, when the Army succeeds in chasing the mob out of town, thanks to Ahmed's second-in-command Colonel Kojah, Ahmed fears this protection squad will just turn into a vigilante mob, and his prediction soon proves correct. Colonel Kojah, reforms the movement into a fascist criminal organization.
Well definitely not Black Panthers related if one asks, but it has to do with Black Power, yet in an awkward way. Whilst the title could give a hint that it's war between races, well in a crazy turn the "New Race Masters" get too big for their boots and are themselves put down by their own people. Well there is absolutely no value to this movie, unless you like watching prostitutes get abused, black people marching around in Nazi uniforms shouting "Vengeance!", and a gangster's genitalia being cut off with a razor while he takes a bath. Actually… Apocalyptic based on that, it's probably worth seeing. Nonsense can be fun, so to watch for a good laugh and not to be taken to the first degree.
Tagline: There's a new kind of hero on the streets!
"A pimp is only as good as his product, and his product is women. Now you've got to go out there and get the best ones you can find. And you've got to work them broads like nobody's ever worked them before. And never forget: anybody can control a woman's body, you see, but the key is to control her mind." Lesson on being a successful pimp by The Blind Man in the film. Released in 1973, "The Mack" the story of small time drug dealer Goldie, who has just left prison after serving five years in the state penitentiary. On his return he is offered the opportunity to become a pimp and becomes one of the best in the business with ten girls to his name, improving his lifestyle. His success garners the unwanted interest of the local drug distributors, rival pimps and corrupt cops wanting some greasing. On the other side is Goldie's older brother Olinga, a black activist trying to clean up the streets from drugs, prostitutes and crime.
"The Mack" is the pimp film reference by excellence, from the clothes to the words and lifestyle. All the quotes heard in rap music regarding the pimping lifestyle mainly comes from this film, from Too $hort to Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre to Nas, Raekwon to Ol' Dirty Bastard to name a few.
No tagline. The poster says it all.
Bumpy Jonas: When will I hear from you?
John Shaft: When I got something to say.
Whilst writing my favorite Shaft line, Isaac Hayes' "Theme from Shaft" is already playing in my mind and I can feel my foot tapping. I imagine myself putting my sunglasses on à la CSI Miami's Horatio and walk away in a John Wayne-esque style. I feel so cool. In terms of blaxploitation films, Shaft is where it all began. Released in 1971, the story revolves around private eye/detective John Shaft. He first finds himself up against the leader of the Black crime mob named Bumpy, then against Black nationals, and finally working with both against the White Mafia who are trying to blackmail Bumpy by kidnapping his daughter. A simple story to start, then an interesting twist to follow. At the time it was so explosive and revolutionary as it helped to make the entire concept of a Black private eye very credible. Richard Roundtree is a quintessential anti-hero but I looked at him like a Superhero, along side my Macaroni Combat Hero. I must confess I used to get very much confused over Roundtree's and Williamson's similar mustaches and angry faces, and they were the most notable two men of the Blaxploitation era. Many similarities are noticeable between Dirty Harry (also released in 1971) and Shaft, both of which include a rebellious detective for a protagonist. In 2000, a third sequel was made starring, in the lead role as Shaft's nephew, Samuel L. Jackson, to whom a special mention goes as I can't help but have his voice in the back of my head whenever I'm about to plunge back in the Blaxploitation universe.
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As we mourn the tragic loss of precious life on September 11, and as we all pray for justice and peace in the world, let us also rededicate our lives to the task of creating a world in which those atrocious and evil acts can never be repeated. Let us pray for the world and our nation and ask that Providence guide our leaders and protect our soldiers as we unite to create a safe and just world.
But we must distinguish between short – term remedies, however necessary, and long-term cures. To avert an even graver cataclysm, great care must be taken, and we need to look deeply at the larger causes of the sickness that visited New York and Washington on 9/11.
I have been asked what relation the Disclosure Project may have to the healing of this consuming and potentially lethal illness that has afflicted humanity in this, the millennium of peace. Is the Disclosure Project relevant in this new world?
Yes, more than ever.
For nearly 10 years we have been meeting with senior CIA, Pentagon and political figures, advocating a general disclosure on so-called UFOs, Extraterrestrial Intelligence and related energy and propulsion systems currently held by illegal, 'classified' projects. These projects, unsupervised by the Congress or President, are illegal, rogue, shadowy operations that are a direct threat to both short term and long-term national and world security concerns. Their 'black' funding status deprives genuine security, intelligence and military programs of much needed support and technological resources. And they are withholding from valid, legal projects the new technologies that could both prevent and intercept the catastrophe of 9/11.
The valid, true, legal government of We The People is deprived of both technologies and funding that could have prevented the massive national security and intelligence failure that led to the events of 9/11. While conventional and legal programs are starved for staffing and new technologies, clandestine and rogue black projects are awash in upwards of $100 Billion per year. Largely privatized, these operations have both the means and the technologies to have prevented 9/11. And yet they did nothing.
Why? Because they do not exist. Consider these words of Sen. Inouye: "There exists a shadowy Government with its own Air Force, its own Navy, its own fundraising mechanism, and the ability to pursue its own ideas of the national interest, free from all checks and balances, and free from the law itself."
In the unacknowledged world of such projects (see the book 'Disclosure' by this author) there exist the technologies to monitor, intercept and penetrate the terrorist cells of Osama bin Laden and others. But this is a case of not just the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing: the left hand does not even know the right hand exists.
Such 'shadowy' projects hide within the vast bureaucracy of government, military intelligence, corporate, laboratory and institute operations in the U.S. and abroad – compartmented away from the public, the Congress and usually even the President, CIA Director and Secretary of Defense. The Disclosure Project has penetrated these projects, obtained testimony, code names and facility locations. The illegal nature of such projects, their highly compartmented nature and their large financial resources prevents normal oversight and control by the government of the people. They are able to avoid detection, work in compartmented cells funded by clandestine sources and evade interception by even skilled investigators in the Congress, Department of Defense and CIA. Indeed, their modus operandi are not dissimilar from the very terrorist cells we are trying to penetrate and neutralize.
Let no one interpret this as an indictment of 'The Government', 'The CIA', 'The Pentagon' etc. On the contrary, the point is that the conventional, legal government, military and intelligence community are for the most part the first victims of these operations, not the perpetrators. In fact, in meetings with the head of Intelligence for the Joint Chiefs of Staff (J-2), the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Director of the CIA, I have learned first hand of their frustration and horror at the unchecked power of these rogue operations that undermine our security and make a mockery of the rule of law and the constitution, as Sen. Inouye correctly observed. I am sure 99%+ of the conventional government, military and intelligence community are not only denied access to these projects, but are victimized, blind-sided and hindered by them.
In short, The Disclosure Project stands ready to provide Congressional and other government investigators with the insider witnesses who can expose these operations and put them back under the control of the legitimate government – where they can do the people some good. I have little doubt that such projects possess – and are withholding from the legal government – the means to prevent another 9/11.
Beyond this, in 1994 Dick D'Amato, then senior counsel to the Senate Appropriations Committee, told me personally that with a subpoena power and a top secret clearance, he could not penetrate such rogue projects – and that somewhere between $40 billion and $80 billion per year were going into such unsupervised operations. And that was in 1994 dollars! In the zero sum game of government budgets, this means today upwards of $100 billion per year is being siphoned off into operations of dubious value, which do not benefit – and may erode – our national security.
The operational readiness and competence of our intelligence and military community are being undermined by such 'shadowy' projects – and yet after 10 years of meetings with our leaders in Washington, at the U.N. and in other countries, we still see that nothing is being done about it. We the people, the media and the armed services must demand a change, before it is really too late. Our government, our nation, the people and our courageous men and women in the military and intelligence community need and deserve better. We must stand-down these rogue projects and give back to the people and the people's representatives the means to protect and defend our nation and the civilized world.
But these near-term concerns, though grave, are subordinate to a larger, more fundamental problem: Clandestine projects, largely privatized in the contracting sector of shadowy corporate/government operations, are withholding from the public the definitive cure for the underlying illness: Oil.
We have hundreds of witnesses whose testimony, government documents and related evidence will prove that UFOs exist – and that some of them are made by humans using extraordinary breakthroughs in physics, energy generation and propulsion. In short, the technologies needed to replace the internal combustion engine and fossil fuels already exist in these clandestine projects – projects that we the people have paid for.
Make no mistake about it: We have not needed oil, and especially Mid-east oil, for decades, and we can prove it. And yet the cornerstone of our foreign policy and presence in that troubled region has been directed at securing cheap, abundant and reliable supplies of oil. Again, the conventional government, diplomats, Congressional leaders and so forth are completely unaware of the existence of these new energy and propulsion systems. So they blindly pursue policies to ensure the continued safe supply of that noxious stuff that runs the entire western economy. Unaware of these clandestine projects- projects that hide behind a bogus claim of national security- our leaders do the best they can, with both hands tied behind their backs and a blindfold over both eyes.
This is not to excuse in any way the evil, monstrous and inhuman acts of Osama bin Laden or others of his ilk. There can be no rationalizing such horrific deeds. But we can understand it: Why him, why us, why now: why.
Fanatics like bin Laden are hell-bent on running America out of the Middle East because they view our presence there as a virtual invasion of their land, culture and values. They view us as an imperial power colonizing their region in order to secure cheap oil, and it is resented. To a lesser extent, they are concerned about our support for Israel, but bin Laden himself has made it very clear in numerous speeches that their main concern is getting the US out of Saudi Arabia, the land containing the most holy sites in the Islamic world. For decades, our foreign and military policy- whether in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran or elsewhere- has been driven by our strategic oil and energy interests.
As we learned on 9/11, the price of oil has been much higher than we thought.
While never condoning the evil deeds of bin Laden et al, we must recognize that such malevolence does not evolve in a vacuum. The milieu that gave rise to such atrocities must be understood and corrected.
The good news is that the Disclosure Project can prove that we have a replacement for oil, coal and conventional energy. In a decade we could reach energy independence: bin Laden et al may keep their oil, for we will not need it.
For 50 years, America and the world have had their destiny hijacked by rogue, shadowy projects that have abused the national security act to suppress these energy and propulsion systems. Our foreign policy, oil and energy policy and environmental policy have all been driven by what is hidden in clandestine projects. Our leaders, scientists, policy makers and the people have not known that the definitive solution to the world's energy, environmental and poverty problems have been stolen from us. It is time we take them back.
Things called UFOs have been seen for decades. What are they, where are they from, how do they work. In these answers lie the solution to the world geo-political crisis, third world poverty, oil, pollution and many other pressing concerns. We have the answers. Is anybody listening?
The events of 9/11 are truly tragic: they were preventable. Operationally, we could have and should have intercepted that mission of terror – if only our good and courageous men and women in the military and intelligence world had the resources stolen by rogue projects. And the root cause of the problem – our oil policy and dominant presence in the Middle East- is a problem of our own making. We have allowed these 'shadowy' projects to grow and they have taken from us the definitive solution to the oil and energy crisis.
An old Chinese saying states that 'Unless we change directions, we are likely to end up where we are going…' As we look at where we are going, can anyone question that we must change directions – and soon?
The Disclosure Project is dedicated to bringing forth the information and top-secret government witnesses so that these rogue programs are returned to the government of the people. We are dedicated to disclosing these energy and propulsion systems that will give us the means to become energy independent. This is a tide that will lift all boats. This is the beginning of a new chapter in human history.
So as we remember those fallen on 9/11, let us see through our tears to a course of action. Let our actions be our remembrance. Let our actions bring forth the means for opening a new chapter in human history – one of abundance, justice, equality and peace. All that we need has been given – and again stolen – from us. Do we have the courage to bring it forth?
The day those terrible events occurred in New York and Washington, I vowed that we must redouble our efforts to disclose the truth. And more: to start a project to disclose and build those new energy and propulsion technologies to forever replace our need for oil. Please join us if you can help. Our actions to build the world anew will be the most fitting memorial to those innocents who left this world on 9/11.
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In a cup, stir fish oil and curry powder.
heat up oil, add shallot and garlic then stir fry until fragrant.
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Kmart® Celebrates the Theatrical Release of 'TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen' with Multi-Dimensional Marketing Partnership
Kmart® announced today its upcoming multi-channel entertainment marketing promotion supporting the June 24 release of "TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen" from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, Inc. The promotion launches June 7 and runs through July 4, 2009.
The program kicks-off with Kmart's most robust Father's Day promotion to date; themed to the film. Beginning June 7th through Father's Day on June 21st, Kmart will encourage consumers to "TRANSFORM YOUR DAD" with a variety of merchandise and will offer 2 free movie tickets to see "TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen" with a $50 menswear purchase, exclusions apply.
Kmart is supporting the promotion with a national television spot (in both English and Spanish) highlighting men's apparel, the movie ticket offer and the film. The micro-site (www.kmart.com/transformers) is where consumers can redeem codes for movie tickets, download "TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen"-themed content, watch movie trailers and purchase TRANSFORMERS merchandise.
For the second half of the promotion, June 22 - July 4, Kmart teamed-up with Hasbro to create a dedicated Transformers destination boutique. "Headquarters for TRANSFORMERS will be located in the front of each Kmart retail location and will house everything TRANSFORMERS: toys, video games, men's and boy's apparel, bedding, and much more.
Kmart also created synergies with fellow "TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen" movie partners: Burger King Corp. and Mars Snackfood. Participating BURGER KING ® restaurants will distribute TRANSFORMERS toy and footwear coupons, redeemable at Kmart stores through its BK® Kids Meal. Kmart will also be featured in its kids-directed "BK® Adventures" newsletter and email newsletter. Mars Snackfood will bring the cross-partnership with Kmart to life by creating "TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen"-themed window displays and hosting in-store events at both Penn Station and Astor Place, New York City store locations.
Additional support includes: circular advertisements, email blasts, signage, in-store radio and TRANSFORMERS-themed gift cards. And for the first time ever, Kmart created a 24-page movie-themed comic book which will be distributed in select theaters during the promotional period. The comic book is the movie adaptation of "TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen" and includes several Kmart ads highlighting the movie ticket offer and TRANSFORMERS licensed merchandise. It also contains a page of coupons designed to drive traffic both in-store and online.
Paramount Pictures releases "TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen" on June 24, 2009.
The Kmart partnership was executed by Norm Marshall & Associates.
About Kmart:
Kmart, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a mass-merchandising company that offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Martha Stewart Everyday and Route 66. For more information visit the company's Web site at www.kmart.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation Web site at www.searsholdings.com.
About "TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen":
In the highly-anticipated "TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen," debuting June 24, 2009, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) again joins with the AUTOBOTS against their sworn enemies, the DECEPTICONS. Michael Bay directs from a screenplay written by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman.
TRANSFORMERS is a brand of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS). Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com/. © 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures Present In Association with Hasbro A di Bonaventura Pictures Production A Tom DeSanto/Don Murphy Production A Michael Bay Film "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and John Turturro. The film is directed by Michael Bay. Written by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman. Based on Hasbro's Transformers™ Action Figures. Produced by Don Murphy & Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Ian Bryce. Executive producers are Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian. This film has not yet been rated.
About Burger King Corporation:
The BURGER KING® system operates more than 11,800 restaurants in all 50 states and in 74 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. Approximately 90 percent of BURGER KING® restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have been in business for decades. In 2008, Fortune magazine ranked Burger King Corp. among America's 1,000 largest corporations and Ad Week named it one of the top three industry-changing advertisers within the last three decades. To learn more about Burger King Corp., please visit the company's Web site at www.bk.com.
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Mars Snackfood US is the United States snack operations of Mars North America. With more than $7 billion in annual sales in the United States, Mars North America includes food, snack and pet care segments, which are a symbol of excellence for quality brands. Headquartered in Mount Olive, N.J., Mars North America employs more than 12,000 associates in the United States, with 54 facilities nationwide. Mars Snackfood US, headquartered in Hackettstown, N.J., includes some of the world's favorite brands such as DOVE® Brand Chocolate, M&M'S® Brand, MILKY WAY® Brand, SNICKERS® Brand, 3 MUSKETEERS® Brand, TWIX® Brand and more. Additional popular brands in the petcare and food segments for Mars North America include UNCLE BEN'S® Brand, PEDIGREE® Brand Food for Dogs, and WHISKAS® Brand Food for Cats. Please visit www.mars.com.
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CONTACT: Shannelle Armstrong, Director, Public Relations, Sears
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Ponnambath Mambally Krishnan Raghunath (10 October 1950 – 14 January 2016) was an Indian cricketer who played at first-class level for Kerala during the 1970s. He was a right-arm medium-pace bowler and right-handed batsman.

Raghunath was born in Mahé, in what was then part of French India but is now a district of the Union Territory of Puducherry. While attending the University of Kerala in the early 1970s, he played several seasons in the inter-university competition, notably taking 6/61 against Karnatak University during the 1970–71 season. Raghunath made his Ranji Trophy debut for Kerala in November 1973, and went on to play three more matches during the 1973–74 season. In his first match, against Karnataka, he opened the bowling with Madhavan Amarnath, but took only a single wicket as his team lost by an innings, having Vijayakrishna out hit wicket. Raghunath finished the season as Kerala's leading wicket-taker, with his best figures being 3/72 against Andhra and 3/66 against Tamil Nadu.

During the 1974–75 season, Raghunath only appeared in two matches, against Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, and took only a single wicket. After that, his Ranji Trophy appearances were limited to one match in September 1976 and two matches in December 1978, with only the 1976 match (against Tamil Nadu) yielding multiple wickets. Raghunath died in Thiruvananthapuram in January 2016, after a long illness. His older brother, P. M. K. Mohandas, also played first-class cricket for Kerala, playing three matches during the 1972–73 season. Their father, P. M. Krishnan, had had a longstanding involvement with what is now the Kerala Cricket Association. Two of the brothers' uncles, P. M. Raghavan and P. M. Anandan, each played at first-class level for Travancore-Cochin, Kerala's predecessor, as did a cousin, A. P. M. Gopalakrishnan. Outside of cricket, the family's business was baking.

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1950 births
2016 deaths
Kerala cricketers
Indian cricketers
People from Mahe district
People of French India
University of Kerala alumni
Sportspeople from Puducherry

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I just wanted to mirror a post on the Arizona Geology Blog in case you know any geochronologists with upcoming birthdays, or wanted to get a head start on the Holiday shopping season. This could be the very first gift item aimed directly at us "something"chronologists. And, seeing that this is the world's greatest thermochronology blog, I figured it was appropriate for me to point you here, where you can learn all about the PaleoClock!
Are those Ar/Ar years or U/Pb years?
Chuck - nice point. Maybe they are uncorrected 14C years?
It looks very expensive, and I'm sure my dad would love it.


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The chance of earthquake damage in Gem Lake is about the same as Minnesota average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Gem Lake is higher than Minnesota average and is higher than the national average.
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Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 3,893 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Gem Lake, MN were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
Type Count Type Count Type Count Type Count Type Count
Avalanche: 0 Blizzard: 31 Cold: 30 Dense Fog: 2 Drought: 3
Dust Storm: 0 Flood: 157 Hail: 1,672 Heat: 8 Heavy Snow: 38
High Surf: 0 Hurricane: 0 Ice Storm: 4 Landslide: 0 Strong Wind: 36
Thunderstorm Winds: 1,647 Tropical Storm: 0 Wildfire: 0 Winter Storm: 89 Winter Weather: 1
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Gem Lake, MN.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Gem Lake, MN.
No historical earthquake events found in or near Gem Lake, MN.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 67 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Gem Lake, MN.
Distance (miles) Date Magnitude Start Lat/Log End Lat/Log Length Width Fatalities Injuries Property Damage Crop Damage Affected County
7.0 1952-06-24 2 45°07'N / 93°05'W 45°12'N / 93°04'W 5.10 Miles 267 Yards 0 9 2.5M 0 Anoka
7.3 2008-05-25 3 45°10'N / 93°03'W 45°10'N / 93°01'W 2.00 Miles 220 Yards 0 0 300K 0K Anoka
Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado touched down on the eastern side of Lino Lakes, at the eastern shore of Peltier Lake. The tornado felled trees and lifted boat docks, then tracked east and crossed Interstate 35E. As this occurred, a few barns, grain bins, and silos were damaged. The tornado then intensified as it moved into northwestern Washington County and a subdivision (Creekview Preserve), about two miles north of downtown Hugo. It was at this point (around 16:01), that the twister caused EF-3 damage. The tornado dissipated in the eastern portion of Hugo, just north of Irish Avenue and 140th Street. Seven hundred and ninety four homes, including mobile homes, were affected by the storm in some way. A total of 91 homes sustained minor structural damage, numerous broken windows, and damage to small sections of roof. Twenty seven homes were destroyed, totally collapsed, or not economically feasible to repair. A two year old boy in Washington County (see corresponding entry) died after being blown out of the first floor of his home in Creekview Preserve. A 62 year old woman in Washington County died an indirect death due to a heart attack during cleanup in Hugo a few days later. Some important information provided by the Pioneer Press, Star Tribune, and other local newspapers. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A cold front was the catalyst for numerous reports of severe weather on this date.
7.5 1965-05-06 4 45°08'N / 93°10'W 45°10'N / 93°05'W 3.80 Miles 667 Yards 0 0 25.0M 0 Anoka
8.1 2008-05-25 3 45°10'N / 93°01'W 45°10'N / 92°55'W 4.00 Miles 220 Yards 1 17 25.0M 0K Washington
Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado touched down on the eastern side of Lino Lakes, at the eastern shore of Peltier Lake. The tornado felled trees and lifted boat docks, then tracked east and crossed Interstate 35E. As this occurred, a few barns, grain bins, and silos were damaged. The tornado then intensified as it moved into northwestern Washington County and a subdivision (Creekview Preserve), about two miles north of downtown Hugo. It was at this point (around 16:01), that the twister caused EF-3 damage. The tornado dissipated in the eastern portion of Hugo, just north of Irish Avenue and 140th Street. Seven hundred and ninety four homes, including mobile homes, were affected by the storm in some way. A total of 91 homes sustained minor structural damage, numerous broken windows, and damage to small sections of roof. Twenty seven homes were destroyed, totally collapsed, or not economically feasible to repair. A two year old boy died after being blown out of the first floor of his home in Creekview Preserve. A 62 year old woman died an indirect death when she suffered a heart attack during cleanup in Hugo a few days later. Some important information provided by the Pioneer Press, Star Tribune, and other local newspapers. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A cold front was the catalyst for numerous reports of severe weather on this date.
8.3 1984-04-26 3 45°02'N / 93°13'W 45°06'N / 93°12'W 4.50 Miles 600 Yards 0 0 25.0M 0 Ramsey
8.8 1958-05-24 3 45°09'N / 92°57'W 44°58'N / 92°46'W 15.10 Miles 50 Yards 0 6 250K 0 Washington
8.8 1981-06-14 3 44°53'N / 93°10'W 45°00'N / 93°02'W 10.00 Miles 600 Yards 1 60 25.0M 0 Ramsey
9.4 1965-05-06 4 45°03'N / 93°17'W 45°08'N / 93°10'W 7.60 Miles 667 Yards 0 108 25.0M 0 Ramsey
9.5 1984-04-26 3 45°01'N / 93°14'W 45°02'N / 93°13'W 1.00 Mile 60 Yards 1 52 25.0M 0 Hennepin
10.8 1965-05-06 4 45°02'N / 93°17'W 45°08'N / 93°14'W 6.80 Miles 1000 Yards 3 175 25.0M 0 Anoka
12.9 1986-07-18 2 45°00'N / 93°17'W 45°10'N / 93°19'W 2.00 Miles 833 Yards 0 0 2.5M 0 Hennepin
13.6 2005-09-21 2 45°10'N / 93°19'W 45°11'N / 93°13'W 2.00 Miles 50 Yards 0 1 5.0M 0 Anoka
Brief Description: A damage survey determined that the tornado touched down in the east central portion of Coon Rapids, only a few blocks west of the border with Blaine. It traveled east-southeast causing mostly F0 to F1 damage at first, but strengthened to F2 status near the intersection of Jefferson Street and 104th Court. The tornado dissipated only 1/4 mile west of the National Sports Center complex. Ten homes were rendered uninhabitable, and thirty others were damaged to a lesser extent. A woman suffered minor injuries when she was blown from the upper story of her home into a tree.
14.4 1986-07-18 2 45°10'N / 93°19'W 45°09'N / 93°17'W 2.00 Miles 833 Yards 0 0 2.5M 0 Anoka
14.7 1965-05-06 4 44°59'N / 93°23'W 45°03'N / 93°17'W 5.90 Miles 667 Yards 6 50 25.0M 0 Hennepin
15.6 1965-07-12 2 45°17'N / 92°59'W 0.30 Mile 33 Yards 0 0 25K 0 Washington
16.4 1958-10-09 2 45°01'N / 92°44'W 45°01'N / 92°41'W 0 0 25K 0 St. Croix
16.4 1954-06-25 2 44°50'N / 92°55'W 44°52'N / 92°51'W 2.70 Miles 1760 Yards 0 0 25K 0 Washington
17.3 1983-07-03 4 45°13'N / 93°19'W 1.00 Mile 67 Yards 0 4 25K 0 Anoka
18.7 1987-07-23 3 45°09'N / 93°29'W 45°07'N / 93°20'W 5.00 Miles 170 Yards 0 0 25.0M 0 Hennepin
19.0 1951-06-19 4 45°12'N / 93°23'W 45°13'N / 93°21'W 1 9 2.5M 0 Anoka
19.9 1951-07-20 3 44°56'N / 93°30'W 44°53'N / 93°16'W 11.60 Miles 33 Yards 5 40 25.0M 0 Hennepin
19.9 1966-07-05 2 45°09'N / 93°29'W 45°04'N / 93°24'W 6.50 Miles 33 Yards 0 0 250K 0 Hennepin
21.7 1979-05-22 2 44°49'N / 93°19'W 2.00 Miles 100 Yards 0 0 2.5M 0 Hennepin
21.7 1958-05-24 3 44°58'N / 92°46'W 44°51'N / 92°32'W 13.70 Miles 50 Yards 0 6 250K 0 St. Croix
23.3 1967-06-12 2 45°18'N / 92°42'W 0.50 Mile 50 Yards 0 0 25K 0 Polk
24.0 1953-05-10 2 44°50'N / 92°40'W 44°51'N / 92°39'W 0 0 2.5M 0 Pierce
24.6 1954-08-15 2 45°07'N / 92°35'W 45°08'N / 92°30'W 3.00 Miles 100 Yards 0 0 250K 0 St. Croix
25.5 1953-05-10 2 44°51'N / 92°39'W 45°13'N / 92°23'W 28.30 Miles 100 Yards 1 9 2.5M 0 St. Croix
26.5 1952-06-23 2 44°50'N / 93°30'W 44°51'N / 93°28'W 0 5 2.5M 0 Hennepin
26.6 1965-05-06 4 44°51'N / 93°32'W 44°57'N / 93°32'W 6.90 Miles 200 Yards 0 0 25.0M 0 Carver
Brief Description: A tornado touched down on the western edge of Sylvan Lake and moved quickly northeast. It produced F0 damage to some farms and rural residences in Hassan Township before strengthening and entering the northwest corner of Rogers. It gained F2 status briefly as it moved through a residential neighborhood in Rogers, where it took the life of a 10 year old girl in a home. A home weather station 2/3 mile southeast of the tornado at this point measured 65 mph inflow winds. The tornado crossed Interstate 94 and entered another neighborhood, where F1 damage was produced. One house with significant damage had a home weather station in the back yard. Once the data were retrieved, its peak gust was found to have reached 105 mph. The tornado then moved into the northern tip of Dayton, alternating between F0 and F1 damage, then exited Hennepin County, crossed the Mississippi River and entered the city of Ramsey in Anoka County (see separate entry). The maximum width in Hennepin County was 100 yards, although its maximum width in Anoka County was only 25 yards. F10PH
31.3 1952-06-24 2 44°20'N / 93°51'W 45°07'N / 93°05'W 65.80 Miles 267 Yards 0 6 2.5M 0 Le Sueur
35.9 2010-07-14 2 44°46'N / 92°34'W 44°48'N / 92°16'W 15.00 Miles 100 Yards 0 0 0K 0K Pierce
Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: Several barns and sheds were destroyed, and structural damage was noted at some homes. Many trees were broken or snapped. This tornado was accompanied by strong rear flank downdraft winds, which also knocked down trees and damaged some sheds. EPISODE NARRATIVE: The morning of Wednesday July 14th had a complex of severe thunderstorms moving across eastern North Dakota, into portions of west-central and central Minnesota. This complex moved eastward during the morning, and intensified across portions of east-central Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin. Several waves of severe thunderstorms developed across west-central Wisconsin and began to reform westward into Minnesota by the early afternoon. These severe storms that reformed in east-central Minnesota, quickly moved into west-central Wisconsin by the mid afternoon and caused tornadoes and damaging straight-line winds. In addition to the winds and hail, several inches of rainfall caused flooding in Polk, Barron, St Croix and Rusk Counties.
36.4 1998-03-29 2 44°33'N / 93°15'W 44°33'N / 93°11'W 3.00 Miles 440 Yards 0 0 0 0 Dakota
36.5 1968-05-15 2 44°29'N / 93°12'W 44°35'N / 92°55'W 15.40 Miles 333 Yards 0 1 250K 0 Dakota
36.7 1977-05-21 2 44°34'N / 93°37'W 44°48'N / 93°31'W 16.60 Miles 33 Yards 0 0 250K 0 Scott
37.3 1979-10-03 2 44°43'N / 92°27'W 2.50 Miles 100 Yards 0 0 25K 0 Pierce
37.6 1965-05-06 4 44°47'N / 93°45'W 44°54'N / 93°44'W 7.70 Miles 300 Yards 3 87 25.0M 0 Carver
38.2 2001-05-09 2 44°30'N / 93°02'W 44°31'N / 92°59'W 4.00 Miles 50 Yards 0 0 4.0M 0 Goodhue
Brief Description: The Northfield tornado (which originated in Rice County) dissipated on the south side of Lake Byllesby, but not before destroying several sheds and causing minor damage to 12 homes.
38.4 1987-07-27 3 44°34'N / 92°43'W 44°28'N / 93°02'W 20.00 Miles 220 Yards 0 0 2.5M 0 Goodhue
39.1 1966-07-10 2 45°20'N / 92°20'W 2.00 Miles 33 Yards 0 2 250K 0 Polk
39.9 2001-05-09 2 44°28'N / 93°05'W 44°30'N / 93°02'W 3.00 Miles 50 Yards 0 0 7.0M 0 Dakota
Brief Description: The Northfield tornado (which originated in Rice County) crossed Highway 19 into extreme southeastern Dakota County, then went into Goodhue County. Five homes sustained major damage, including one with its roof completely removed. 12 other homes received minor damage. Several motorists barely made it into nearby homes before the tornado struck.
40.3 1958-06-04 5 44°54'N / 92°20'W 44°55'N / 92°09'W 8.60 Miles 880 Yards 1 20 25.0M 0 St. Croix
40.6 1952-06-23 3 45°25'N / 92°38'W 45°35'N / 92°20'W 18.20 Miles 100 Yards 2 6 2.5M 0 Polk
40.8 1951-06-19 4 44°53'N / 94°22'W 45°12'N / 93°23'W 52.60 Miles 330 Yards 0 11 2.5M 0 Mcleod
40.9 2010-07-14 2 44°45'N / 92°21'W 44°49'N / 92°15'W 6.00 Miles 30 Yards 0 0 0K 0K Pierce
Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: Several sheds and outbuildings were destroyed, as were a couple of barns. Hundreds of trees were snapped. The tornado was accompanied by strong rear flank downdraft winds that also knocked down numerous trees. EPISODE NARRATIVE: The morning of Wednesday July 14th had a complex of severe thunderstorms moving across eastern North Dakota, into portions of west-central and central Minnesota. This complex moved eastward during the morning, and intensified across portions of east-central Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin. Several waves of severe thunderstorms developed across west-central Wisconsin and began to reform westward into Minnesota by the early afternoon. These severe storms that reformed in east-central Minnesota, quickly moved into west-central Wisconsin by the mid afternoon and caused tornadoes and damaging straight-line winds. In addition to the winds and hail, several inches of rainfall caused flooding in Polk, Barron, St Croix and Rusk Counties.
40.9 1997-07-01 2 45°16'N / 93°49'W 45°18'N / 93°49'W 2.00 Miles 400 Yards 0 0 0 0 Wright
41.0 1967-07-22 2 44°49'N / 92°23'W 44°46'N / 92°12'W 9.20 Miles 200 Yards 0 3 250K 0 Pierce
41.2 1981-06-14 2 44°51'N / 92°15'W 0.50 Mile 33 Yards 0 0 250K 0 Pierce
41.3 2001-05-09 2 44°28'N / 93°10'W 44°28'N / 93°05'W 5.00 Miles 50 Yards 0 1 9.0M 0 Rice
Brief Description: NWS damage survey rated the tornado an F2. Tornado touched down briefly in downtown Northfield, flipping over a semi trailer truck and lifting the roof off of one business. Three-fourths mile later, it touched down again on the east side of Northfield, and then remained on the ground for 11 miles. After being in Rice County for 5 miles, it crossed Highway 19 into Dakota County and then dissipated in Goodhue County 4 miles west of Cannon Falls, for a total of 12 miles. Numerous rear flank downdraft gusts estimated at 90 mph caused damage alongside the southern periphery of tornado track. One man sustained minor injuries when he was blown from a tractor, but did not require hospitalization. A total of 8 homes received major damage, 22 more had minor damage, and a turkey processing plant was destroyed.
41.4 1968-05-15 2 44°28'N / 93°14'W 44°29'N / 93°12'W 0 2 250K 0 Rice
41.5 1957-05-21 4 45°35'N / 92°52'W 45°43'N / 92°52'W 9.20 Miles 100 Yards 0 2 25K 0 Chisago
41.6 1981-06-13 2 45°35'N / 93°28'W 2.00 Miles 100 Yards 0 0 250K 0 Isanti
41.8 1977-07-30 3 45°10'N / 92°13'W 45°13'N / 92°11'W 2.70 Miles 200 Yards 0 0 2.5M 0 St. Croix
42.5 1987-07-27 3 44°28'N / 93°02'W 44°26'N / 93°16'W 10.00 Miles 220 Yards 0 0 2.5M 0 Rice
42.9 1980-07-15 2 45°05'N / 92°10'W 45°05'N / 92°09'W 0 0 2.5M 0 St. Croix
Brief Description: Two tornadoes converged on the Prairie Acres housing development 1 south of Monticello at about the same time. Extensive damage in area.
43.7 1980-07-15 2 45°05'N / 92°09'W 45°05'N / 92°08'W 1 12 2.5M 0 Dunn
43.9 1977-07-30 3 45°13'N / 92°11'W 45°14'N / 92°09'W 0 0 2.5M 0 Polk
44.0 1958-05-24 3 44°51'N / 92°32'W 44°37'N / 92°00'W 30.60 Miles 50 Yards 0 0 250K 0 Pierce
44.4 1998-03-29 2 44°28'N / 93°26'W 44°28'N / 93°20'W 5.00 Miles 440 Yards 0 0 20.0M 0 Rice
Brief Description: Four homes and 6 businesses severely damaged. Street department building damaged. 20 farms damaged or destroyed.
46.0 1977-05-21 2 44°31'N / 93°38'W 44°34'N / 93°37'W 2.70 Miles 100 Yards 0 0 250K 0 Le Sueur
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Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The severe storm that produced the tornado tracked northeast along the Saint Croix River Valley on the Minnesota-Wisconsin state border. Although the tornado crossed through mostly recreational land, residents between Rush City and Rock Creek in MN, as well as Grantsburg to Yellow Lake in WI were impacted. The maximum path width was a quarter mile, or 400 yards, with an average path width of 400 to 600 ft. The tornado exited Pine County at around 1955 CST, continuing on in Burnett County, WI, where it lifted at 2001 CST, about 3.5 miles northwest of Grantsburg, WI. The total path length was about 6.5 miles. The worst of the damage occurred in far southeast Pine County and was evidence of a strong EF2 tornado with estimated winds of 110-135 mph. This rating was based on the total destruction of a strapped down mobile home and the extensive uprooting/snapping of trees where the tornado crossed Minnesota State Highway 70. Two people in a mobile home were injured. Multiple homes sustained significant damage. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A significant, widespread severe weather outbreak occurred across a large portion of central and east central Minnesota. A powerful mid summer storm system over the western Dakotas, combined with warm moist air surging northward from the Gulf of Mexico, provided the ingredients for tornadoes, destructive winds, and large hail across parts of the Northland. In addition, several storms in the Cass Lake and Lake Winnibigoshish area of north central Minnesota produced a large amount of one to two inch diameter hail, which is about quarter to slightly larger than golf ball size.
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.
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Cry Like a Boy: Meet the African musicians using their voices for social change
Meet the African musicians who bring our Cry Like a Boy podcast to life with their fusion of Afro beats, pop and jazz. - Copyright Valéria Rodrigues Valéria via Pixabay
By Pascale Davies • Updated: 07/10/2021
Our original Cry Like a Boy podcast series took you on a journey across Africa on a voyage stretching from Senegal to Burundi. This podcast highlights stories on how men challenge the notion of masculinity and fight for gender equality on the continent.
In listening to these gripping tales, you will have also heard the smooth musical tones or the strong catchy beat of the local artists we featured.
Here are the five musicians that brought the Cry Like a Boy podcast to life.
Yves Kami
This Burundian musician fills your ears with dulcet tones and poetic songs. But behind the tranquil tunes lies a strong message.
"I'm a musician to be useful to society," the musician tells Euronews.
Burundi is one of the world's poorest countries and faces high food insecurity levels and a government clampdown on its opponents. For men, the pressure is on them to build a house and father a son.
The melodic songs, which made Kami somewhat of a local star, tell a story of a man who wants a better future for his country. And that means more rights for women.
He wants to become one of the drivers of change through his lyrics. Burundi's past and present are his main inspiration.
"My genre of music is Afro-blues and I try to mix Burundian drums with modern music."
Burundian drums are a crucial part of the country's heritage and were a symbol of power during the monarch and were used for special announcements and royal events.
Yves Kami's music is featured in the first two episodes of the podcast Cry Like a Boy on the Abatangamuco, a group of men who one day decided they had to stop abusing their wives and are now promoting a gender equality revolution in Burundi.
You can listen to the episode here.
Sahad and the Nataal Patchwork
This group of African artists embodies the colourful scene in Senegal and is bound to get you up on your feet.
Singer-guitarist Sahad Sarr has put together a true patchwork of afro-fusion musicians with West African rhythms that also includes an uplifting brass section.
The group is a part of the tradition of young musicians who breathe new energy into African music. Their sound is a crossroads between Malian blues, jazz, Afrobeat and rock.
As for the lyrics, Sahad sings in multiple languages that emphasise humanity and share a message of love and tolerance.
The music and the message fuse perfectly with the Cry Like a Boy podcast episode on the challenges facing gay men in Senegal, where they are shamed for being homosexual.
Selimo Thabane
The deep tones of Lesotho singer and songwriter Selimo Thabane will not fail to soothe your spirit. But paired with Jazz and Bob Marley notes it makes for a unique sound.
He also sings in Sotho, the language spoken primarily by the Basotho people in Lesotho and has created a unique genre of "Mangae Jazz", which is a mix of Basotho traditional music, called Mangae and combined with jazz.
Thabane was born in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho and has become somewhat of a star in his country.
His music, which at times sounds pessimistic, but is broken up with more cheerful jazz, is the ultimate accompaniment to the Cry LIke a Boy podcast about the men in Lesotho who risk everything to dig for gold in clandestine and dangerous mines.
Ba Cissoko
The sound of this Guinean band made up of five members has been described as "West Africa meets Jimi Hendrix". But it of course has an African twist and is steeped in tradition.
Two members play the Kora harp, an impressive 21 string West African instrument, which combines the lute and harp features. But the instrument has been electronically enhanced and can imitate fast guitar tappings and allows for the Hendrix-style riffs.
This combined with two percussion musicians and a bass guitar makes for an impressive sound with fast solos.
The band consists of the musicians: Ba Cissoko, Sekou Kouyate, Kourou Kouyate, Alhassane Camara and Ibrahima Bah.
The group was formed in 1999, with three members, and has been taking its music around the world. In 2007, the band toured the UK with Nigerian superstar Femi Kuti.
Ba Cissoko's music was used in the Cry Like a Boy podcast episode on African migrants' struggle to get across Europe.
FaithVonic
This Afro-pop singer from Liberia combines Afro beats with a more contemporary and dancy sound.
The Liberian uses her soulful voice as a way to heal and empower. She says as a survivor of sexual violence, she has struggled with her mental health but has used music as an escape.
She believes music in West Africa is a powerful medium to bring people together and her song 'Africa Fight' is to bring awareness to the coronavirus pandemic and give information on how to avoid catching COVID-19.
She has also previously campaigned during the Ebola epidemic.
But the young singer's talents are not just limited to her music. She is also an aspiring fashion designer.
About Cry Like a Boy
Cry Like a Boy is an original Euronews series and podcast that explores how the pressure to be 'a man' can harm families and entire societies. Stay with us as we travel across the African continent to meet men who are defying centuries-old gender stereotypes and redefining their roles as men.
You can discover the series here.
This podcast is also available in French : Dans la tête des hommes.
This programme was funded by the European Journalism Centre, through the European Development Journalism Grants programme. This fund is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Cozey found delicious bunny teeth...super attractive!!
Next we all took a few swings at the Easter pinata Grammy had made!
Niki held babies until it was her turn again! Cute girls!
Our Big Bear day was a blast. We've been so glad to see our family so much lately!!
Easter Sunday Elliot got all spruced up in her new dress!
From the front! Elliot is pointing to her nose because she is super excited these days to prove she knows where it is! She can also locate noses on other people, though her finger is apt to go right up them!
...each item was inspected for about two seconds then thrown on the floor!
Melissa's bundle of tasty treats!
And Matt with his camouflaged bucket!
Later, after church, we went to Chris and Robin's where we had a big old Easter egg hunt. Elli was really getting into this activity!
Dinner was awesome and we hung out with all our fun peeps. Such a great day!!
We hope you all had a great Easter too!


The most successful, by that I mean consistent, exercisers schedule their workouts ahead of time. They know which workout their doing each day and at what time. The less thinking about is involved the more likely you'll just do it.
Choosing the best time for your workouts will largely depend on your schedule. It may depend on whether you're a morning or a night person. Maybe you're somewhere in between. That's where I am. I had read that the best time for our bodies to exercise is late afternoon. I tried for a long time to make that work and I did have some success. However, over the last several months I've come to see the benefits of working out in the morning.
If you have any trouble getting yourself to workout then doing it in the morning makes it a whole lot easier. It's true what they say about getting it done before you have a chance to think about it.
It's nice to have it done. No more having your workout looming as you approach the end of a long day.
A morning workout will give you more energy for the day ahead. Exercise will help you feel calmer, more focused and more energetic.
It helps regulate your appetite. Trying to lose weight? Morning workouts will help set up your hormonal balance and your to keep your appetite in check and curb sugar cravings.
It builds exercise into your routine. Human beings are creatures of habit and I think that's especially true in what we do first thing in the morning. If you can get a workout to be part of that morning routine then you have a better chance of it becoming a habit.
You burn more calories all day long. When you exercise in the morning (especially after strength training, metabolic conditioning or HIIT) you create an after burn effect that keeps your metabolism revving higher all day long.
I could probably come up with a few more, but hopefully you find these reasons compelling enough to give morning workouts a try. Also, keep in mind that many of the benefits of exercise happen with regular workouts, not just the occasional trip to the gym.


The report analysed 40 of the largest listed mining companies by market capitalisation. The financial information for 2016 covers the reporting periods 1 April 2015 to 31 December 2016, with each company's results included for the 12-month financial reporting period that falls into this time frame. The number of emerging companies included in the Top 40 has decreased by two and now totals 17. There were seven new entrants from the previous year, five of which had made appearances on previous rankings in either 2014 or 2015. First Quantum and Teck Resources re-emerged on the 2016 list after strengthening their financial positions.
Capex fell dramatically again, by a further 41 per cent, to a new record low of just $50 billion.
After hitting a near-record in 2015, impairment charges tumbled last year to a less-alarming $19 billion.
One of the biggest M&A stories of 2016 concerned the assets that did not sell. Numerous large deals, expected to be completed by early 2017, were withdrawn from the market, possibly due to the rebound in commodity prices and the improving prospects of the companies that owned them. More broadly, asset sales in 2016 were largely strategic rather than fire sales. Mines, especially diversified players, sold minority stakes in non-mining businesses.
China remains the exception to the dominant investment behaviour within the Top 40. During the downturn, Chinese companies demonstrated one enormous advantage over other miners from both traditional and emerging countries: access to capital.
With deeper pockets, Chinese players were able to fund more acquisitions than their counterparts, either confidently buying assets at bullish prices or moving quickly on assets made available at the bottom of the price cycle. We also saw an increase in acquisitions by Chinese private equity firms, and we expect China to continue to be active in acquiring global mining assets as a way to reduce its longer term dependency on imports.
Balance sheet clean-ups require discipline, and this has resulted in a tailing-off of impairments, the avoidance of any new bankruptcies, the absence of any significant streaming transactions and a general passing of distress. The market rightly applauded this, reinstating a positive gap between market caps and net book values that was absent in 2015.
All of this provides a platform for decisive action in the future. While many will be willing to ride the waves of industry sentiment, others will see the conditions as ripe for value accretive moves, with market differentiation their immediate goal.
Action might also come in the form of commitments to greenfield projects, M&A or technology – or a combination of these – while others may realign their strategy in response to external forces such as recycling and substation, shareholder activism and government intervention.
New technologies promising a boost for the sector include software to optimise asset utilisation, devices to remotely monitor and control activities, and robotics to automate repetitive task.
The benefits of asset optimisation tools are significant. According to an analysis by PwC, it is estimated that maintenance costs can be reduced by 20 to 40 percent, asset utilisation increased by up to 20 percent, capital expenses reduced by 5 to 10 percent, while also delivering improved environmental, health and safety outcomes. A number of Top 40 miners have announced or implemented digital innovations that are already enhancing performance.


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Jim de Blasis was Cincinnati Opera artistic director
December 18, 2022 janellegelfandLeave a comment
I recently received the news that former Cincinnati Opera general director and artistic director James "Jim" de Blasis has passed away at the age of 91. His daughter writes:
"During his career, which spanned nearly 50 years, Jim worked with and gave opportunities to many young opera singers, who went on to become famous in their field. He was ahead of his time in staging productions of rare operas and set the level of expectation of his casts very high. The result was always thrilling!"
De Blasis with Patty Beggs and James Morris
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Some of those "young rising stars" included James Morris, Tom Fox and Barbara Daniels. During his tenure, a "Who's Who" of the opera world crossed Cincinnati's stage — Beverly Sills, John Alexander, Kathleen Battle, Sherrill Milnes, Renata Scotto, Richard Leech and many more.
Mr. de Blasis worked with Cincinnati Opera for about 28 years. He was named Cincinnati Opera's Resident Stage Director in 1968. He served as its General Director from 1973 to 1987. In 1988 he became its Artistic Director, a post he held until 1996.
In his 25th anniversary in 1993, it was reported that his record was only surpassed by Fausto Cleva. He'd directed 93 productions, including 15 company premieres. He oversaw the move of the Summer Festival from its longtime home outdoors at Cincinnati Zoo to Music Hall in 1972.
His innovations included the Cincinnati Opera Ensemble, which toured area schools, and the Young American Artists Program.
During his tenure, Cincinnati Opera programmed rare operas such as Maxwell Davies' Resurrection and Weinberger's Schwanda the Bagpiper. It also added musicals to its repertory — H.M.S. Pinafore, South Pacific and The Music Man — in an effort to broaden the audience base.
One of early highlights of the de Blasis era was a new interpretation of Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore, which changed the setting from Spain in the 1820s to the "Wild West" of 19th-century Texas. The production was later filmed by WCET and nationally televised on PBS in 1980.
Mr. de Blasis was preceded in death by his wife Ruth — who often delivered pre-performance lectures and provided narrations — and leaves his daughter Blythe de Blasis Watkins, son-in-law Brad Watkins, and grandchild Brenna Watkins.
The family wishes memorial contributions be made to East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978.
With thanks to Eldred Theirstein's Cincinnati Opera: From the Zoo to Music Hall.
Holocaust museum offers free admission in wake of recent antisemitism
December 8, 2022 janellegelfandLeave a comment
Citing the recent surge in antisemitism across the country, Cincinnati's Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center will waive museum ticket costs for the remainder of the year. The award-winning museum is open at historic Union Terminal from December 8 through January 2, 2023.
David Wise, interim CEO of the Holocaust & Humanity Center, said there is a need to educate the public about Judaism and the Holocaust at a critical time.
"As the only Holocaust museum in Ohio, our organization is in a unique position to bring the lessons of the Holocaust into the civic conversation. It is our responsibility to ensure the public can learn from the lessons of history, and this is a clear and immediate way for us to make an impact in this critical moment," Wise said in a statement.
"We all must choose to stand up against antisemitism, and that starts with educating ourselves."
There are daily antisemitic incidents around the country. Locally on Dec. 4, two men vandalized the Hillel House at the University of Cincinnati.
The Fox19 story reports that last year, the Anti-Defamation League reported that Ohio saw a 92% increase in antisemitic incidents, making 2021 the highest year on record.
Recent antisemitic rhetoric incidents coming from all sides of the political spectrum and ideological diverse actors highlight the problematic increase in Jew hatred. Read More »
In memoriam: Dick Waller
November 30, 2022 December 10, 2022 janellegelfandLeave a comment
Dick Waller with Peter Wiley at a 40th anniversary concert of the Linton Music Series
Cincinnati has lost a musician who contributed much to the cultural life of our city. Richard "Dick" Waller passed away yesterday. His daughter, Margy Waller, said that he died while listening to a recording of Dvorak's "Romance" in F Minor. It was days after celebrating his 93rd birthday with cake and Graeter's Ice Cream.
"I'm grateful. And told him many times over the past few days that he has an incredible legacy of music, art, and community, and a beautiful family," she said. "He showed us how to see the miracles, to be thankful and optimistic, and always to see the best in everything and everyone. That's a high bar—and he inspires us to aim for it."
Waller, former principal clarinetist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, was the founder of the Linton Music Series. From its start in 1978, his mantra was "music making among friends." It began with a small chamber music concert of "friends" in the historic church, First Unitarian Church on Linton Street in Avondale, and continued to grow. The gem of a sanctuary, with stained glass windows, turned out to have wonderful acoustics.
That first concert evolved into a second. Then Mr. Waller had an epiphany. World-renowned soloists appeared each week with the Cincinnati Symphony, where he worked. Why not ask the orchestra's then-general manager, Judith Arron, whether the artists could stay in town for an extra day to play chamber music? Arron agreed.
His first artists in the new arrangement were concert pianist Andre-Michel Schub and Peter Wiley, then principal cellist of the CSO.
"In the old days, there was a pay phone at Music Hall and during intermission, I'd run to the pay phone to make calls about Linton," he told me a few years ago.
It was a formula that continues with the CSO to this day. Mr. Waller paid his soloists little — but was a wonderful host and they loved coming to Cincinnati. There are legendary stories of dinners at the Maisonette, followed by poker games.
Born in Philadelphia in 1929, Mr. Waller grew up in Long Beach, CA, and attended the Marlboro Music Festival and the Juilliard School. However, his Juilliard education was cut short when his brother joined the armed forces and Mr. Waller had to return home to California to run his brother's business. In the 1950s, the clarinetist became concertmaster of the United States Navy Band, a stint he said he undertook in order to avoid the draft.
During that time, a job opening was posted for the clarinet section of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and he decided to apply. Then-music director Max Rudolf hired him on the spot. He served as co-principal clarinet starting in 1960. From 1961 until his retirement in 1994, he was the orchestra's principal clarinetist.
During his later years, Mr. Waller took up painting, and had a gallery downtown.
Many of you will have stories to tell. Here's mine: When I was classical music critic for the Cincinnati Enquirer, Mr. Waller would do anything to get an article in the newspaper about his beloved Linton Series. He called me frequently. I told him that I needed to discuss it with my editor. But he beat me to it. He called my editor and serenaded her on his clarinet over the phone. I believe he got that story…
Mr. Waller's family and Linton Music Series leaders are planning a celebration of his contributions and community to take place next year.
Cincinnati Ballet expects to shatter attendance records in 'Nutcracker'
November 28, 2022 janellegelfand1 Comment
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Cincinnati Ballet predicts it will shatter attendance records for its annual production of "The Nutcracker," Dec. 15-24 in Music Hall. The company projects more than 25,000 patrons will see the holiday favorite over the course of the production run. Several performances are nearly sold out, the company said in a release today.
There is lots to enjoy in the sumptuous production staged in 2011 by former Artistic Director Victoria Morgan, featuring dancing cupcakes, a battle of mice and a poodle ensemble dancing the "Dance of the Mirlitons." Fiona the Hippo continues to appear in the production. This year, audiences should play close attention to the second act for a special nod to her new baby brother, Fritz.
In the charming tale, Clara embarks on a dreamy journey to the Land of Sweets after receiving a nutcracker as a gift on Christmas Eve. The large cast includes dozens of local performers alongside Cincinnati Ballet's superb professional company.
Part of the joy of this production is hearing the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in the pit, performing Tchaikovsky's score conducted by the legendary Carmon DeLeone. Times vary. Tickets: 513-621-5282; cballet.org.
For more holiday favorites coming next month, visit my 10 picks on the Business Courier's Arts Front.
Artist change at CSO this weekend
November 26, 2022 janellegelfandLeave a comment
Conrad Tao appeared last year over Thanksgiving weekend with Roderick Cox conducting. Photo provided by CSO.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is performing this Thanksgiving weekend, and it's always fun to take those out-of-town guests to Music Hall. The program features Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 and Elgar's "Enigma Variations."
The CSO issued a statement on Monday that pianist Khatia Buniatishvili has been forced to withdraw from this weekend's performances.
The pianist Conrad Tao will step in for performances on November 26 & 27. Ironically, he appeared exactly a year ago on Thanksgiving weekend.
Elim Chan, a graduate of the University of Michigan, is guest conductor.
Tickets: 513-381-3300, cincinnatisymphony.org
French strike impacts CSO concerts this weekend
October 18, 2022 October 18, 2022 janellegelfandLeave a comment
Maurice Cohn to step in at CSO this weekend. Photo by Ken Yanagisawa
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is reporting that strikes that have been occurring in France over the last few days have caused "logistical complications" that will not allow music director Louis Langrée to be in Cincinnati this weekend to conduct concerts.
Langrée was originally scheduled to conduct performances of a program that includes Also sprach Zarathustra on October 21-23.
Maurice Cohn will step in to conduct all performances of the program this weekend.
The Wall Street Journal reports that thousands took to the streets today to protest rising energy bills and inflation. The journal reports that striking teachers, railway and health workers staged marches in dozens of cities across France, joining refinery workers who are already on strike.
Louis Langree with soloist Inon Barnatan, the May Festival Chorus and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, AJ Waltz, photo
Travel has been "basically halted. He is just stuck there," said the CSO's VP of communications Felecia Tchen Kanney. In addition, Langrée is "in essence, an official in France," as the director of the Opéra Comique. He was appointed by the president of France, Emmanuel Macron.
Because of the fluid situation, the orchestra had to make a quick decision to find a replacement, she added.
Cohn is a two-time recipient of the Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award, Maurice Cohn currently serves as Assistant Conductor for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. He is a regular guest conductor with the Chicago-based contemporary ensemble Zafa Collective and is also the Assistant Conductor of the Aspen Music Festival for the 2022 season.
Pianist Hélène Grimaud is still scheduled to perform the Schumann Piano Concerto.
Concerts are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday in Music Hall. Tickets: 513-381-3300, cincinnatisymphony.org.
New ArtWorks mural celebrates CROWN, Reds
October 10, 2022 janellegelfandLeave a comment
You might have noticed a new mural at Great American Ball Park this fall. ArtWorks, in partnership with the CROWN (Cincinnati Riding or Walking Network) and the Cincinnati Reds, has painted a 165-foot mural between the Reds Hall of Fame and Smale Riverfront Park, at the corner of Joe Nuxhall Way & Mehring Way.
Designed by local artist L.D. Nehls, it features some of Cincinnati's iconic landmarks and aims to celebrate how the CROWN trail and the Reds connect people and communities.
"I love Cincinnati and I love trails that are both walkable and bikeable, so I could not have been more excited to work on a project that celebrates both of them," said Nehls.Read More »
Program announced: 30 YEARS OF STEPHEN Brings Broadway to CCM on Sept. 23 — Behind the Curtain Cincinnati
September 22, 2022 janellegelfandLeave a comment
UC's College-Conservatory of Music is thrilled to present a spectacular evening of music and stories, featuring our incredible students and a sampling of CCM's most notable alumni. Join us for a front-row seat to the world premiere of 30 Years of Stephen: The Music of Stephen Flaherty at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 in Corbett […]
30 YEARS OF STEPHEN Brings Broadway to CCM on Sept. 23 — Behind the Curtain Cincinnati
Why we needed opera this year
August 17, 2022 August 19, 2022 janellegelfandLeave a comment
"Aida" photo by Philip Groshong
Cincinnati Opera returned to its Music Hall stage this summer after a two-year hiatus due to Covid. I'm sure there was trepidation in the company about whether the audience would return, just as new variants were emerging. Happily, audiences came. In fact, the total attendance for three grand operas in Music Hall and two new operas in a smaller venue at SCPA was higher than that of the 2019 season before the pandemic hit.
"We count our 'return to Music Hall' season a great success," said general director and CEO Chris Milligan.
The company saw extraordinary national media coverage with reviews in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal and a story on NPR's All Things Considered. Here's a column about the international buzz surrounding this production.
Attendance exceeded that of the 2019 Summer Festival at 20,747, compared to 19,736 pre-pandemic.
The company met its revised revenue goal with $1.65 million in ticket sales.
Attendees from 42 states came to see performances.
There were zero canceled performances thanks to Covid-safety protocol.
Cho-Liang Lin concert tomorrow is canceled
July 9, 2022 janellegelfand2 Comments
I've just gotten word that tomorrow night's concert, Saturday at CCM, "Cho-Liang Lin returns to Cincinnati," with the violinist and various other artists, is canceled due to Covid. As soon as I get an update, I'll post it here.


The Nimbus was manufactured by the firm of Fisker & Nielsen of Copenhagen. This company was formed in 1905 to manufacture electric motors; in 1910 the Nilfisk electric vacuum cleaner was marketed. This product was a great success and it was soon sold in many countries all over the world. In 1919 the first Nimbus four motorcycle was brought out. It was a remarkable design, since no steel tubing was used in the frame. Instead flat steel strips were used with the long, cylindrical petrol tank welded in place. Front and rear springing were available. This remarkable design was soon dubbed the stove pipe because of the distinct shape of the petrol tank. In 1928 the firm was no longer able to cope with the large scale production of both motorcycles and vacuum cleaners, so it was decided to stop motorcycle production, after some 1,300 machines had been made. This decision was soon regretted: in 1934 a new building was commissioned and the Nimbus II was brought out in April of that year. The flat steel strip frame was a feature in common with the stove pipe, but most other features were totally new: the top half of the crankcase was cast in one piece with the ribbed air cooled cylinder block. The iron cylinder head sported an overhead camshaft. The crankshaft drove the overhead camshaft through the upright mounted dynamo via sets of bevel gears. 12,715 were produced between 1934 and 1959.
1949 Nimbus 4-cylinder, registered in USA.


This is the weekly podcast from LTP Studio, hosted by the co-founders. Firstly, we are considering a fancier name for this series, so please let us know what you think. We summarize the key stories from the past week, and discuss where we are going next...literally...we will be at Money20/20, where we will share an exciting new product. Let us know if you will also be there!