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Hell is empty, all the devils are here.
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Post by cagoldi on Apr 21, 2017 9:51:57 GMT -5
Nothing that exciting today: If X had been a girl, I would have considered the name Jezebel. My whole family (with the exception of my sisters) would have flipped.
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Mom to my rockin' Halloween dude, Atticus, my mellow liitle guy, Xander, and world's best Cornish Rex, Sinatra
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Post by cagoldi on Apr 21, 2017 12:54:36 GMT -5
I could have left X overnight at practically any point after 6 ish weeks, I think.
With Atticus, no way. I was a wreck when we left him at 11 months.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Apr 21, 2017 13:04:59 GMT -5
Apr 21, 2017 12:32:35 GMT -5 @peachsmama said:
I'm totally side eyeing dhs cousin's wife. Her baby is 9 weeks old and she's leaving him over night for the second time.. I know I was a bit extreme with not leaving them. But 9 weeks?!
I think that's a parental decision, so I wouldn't side eye. Some people go back to work at 4 weeks and leave their baby all day.
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Post by wineallthetime on Apr 21, 2017 13:45:34 GMT -5
Apr 21, 2017 13:04:59 GMT -5 trtlcrzy said:
This. I left C overnight at like 10 or 12 weeks old. L I had already left once or twice by 9 weeks, the first time was when she was 5 weeks old I think. Nothing to side eye in my book, doesn't mean people don't care about their baby.
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Based on how she talked before she got pregnant, I was half expecting the baby to be raised by the dog. So I've been pleasantly surprised since baby is here. But this just threw me. But I didn't leave peach until I went into labor with Jack.. And I considered home birth for half a milisecond so I wouldn't have to lol. But DH said they wouldn't do a c-section in our kitchen.
I get your point of view, I didn't leave H overnight until she was like 18m old and haven't left S overnight yet. As long as they are leaving their child with someone trustworthy I don't have a problem with it. I just thought of another example. Lots of people leave their baby overnight at a few days old when they are in the nicu.
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I'm going to disclaim this by saying I know you shouldn't compare children.
I feel like I've done a disservice to S. She's behind in speech and walking which I chalked up to her EIs. But I also have realized I haven't been doing things with her that I did with H when she was this age. I just stated playing the "where's your (body part)" game with her, and she still doesn't point to anything yet. I feel like I delayed the progression to eating different foods and drinking out of sippies longer than I did with H. I'm pretty sure it's second child syndrome but it still makes me feel guilty.
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You must chill
Post by JoeLies on Apr 21, 2017 14:43:27 GMT -5
I feel you, trtlcrzy. I was just showing a coworker some pics of Colin when he was Chase's current age. And he was doing SO much more! I also let the EI thing take some of the blame, but we did everything so intentionally with Colin. Chase just comes along for the ride. 2nd child syndrome, indeed.
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Apr 21, 2017 14:23:10 GMT -5 nam2013 said:
Re leaving kids: I didn't leave ds until almost two. I'll admit that I'll secretly side eye moms who leave their kids that young, I'll also be secretly jealous. I really don't think they're not good parents for one minute. I think it has more to do with the fact that i just can't phantom it or something 🤔.
Why the side eye though? I get when people don't want to leave their kids, but just because you have a baby doesn't mean you're never allowed to have time to yourself, especially if you're in a situation where it's feasible. For instance, I left L around 5 weeks but she was with MH, was bottle fed and we split MOTN wakeups. She was cared for, loved and not left without her usual comforts. I do realize this isn't always the case with breastfeeding or dads who don't do wakeups.
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Post by LizInFL on Apr 21, 2017 15:25:47 GMT -5
My daughters colleague took her 6wo with her on a plain for four hours, because she was desperate for some sun... I was definitely side eying that 🙄.
ETA my 10mo does not have colleagues, in meant my colleagues daughter...
I took a 3 w.o. baby (Bradley) on a plane to get home for the holidays. It was a calculated risk, I guess, but eh. He was fine.
Maybe it's because we're a military family, but traveling and/or moving with very young children and babies is so normal in our world, it doesn't phase me. We often live far from family and it's not always possible for them to come to us. And the military doesn't really care if you just had a baby...if the service member is needed somewhere, you gotta go.
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Gold Trophy
Post by 73jewels on Apr 21, 2017 15:43:53 GMT -5
B is so far behind s at the same age. And it's so hard to not compare. I have videos of s walking while holding onto things at 8 months and b isn't crawling or pulling himself to standing yet. And same on food. But that's cuz he has trouble with anything other than very smooth purées.
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On a lighter note? Chocolate ice cream is gross. I needed a flame suit anyway, thought I might use it well.
Truly flammable Chocolate ice cream with gummy bears is the best ever.
Yes, I'm 5 when it comes to ice cream preferences.
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wineallthetime i honestly don't know why i side eye. I'm just fessing up that I do apparently. I try not to judge other moms/parents, but I think we all secretly do about certain stuff. And I don't think that you shouldn't leave your kid ever, just not so soon. But again it has more to do with how I feel about leaving my kids, than how I feel about other people's parenting skills, if that makes any sense?
Eta plus like I said, I'm also a little jealous of parents who can do this. I'm a big ball of nerves every single time anyone other than my H, my parents or my aunt watches the kids (and even with ten I check in way to often) I have no idea why, I just get very very anxious. It's no fun I'll tell you...
I get it! Was just curious!
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I think slides are so ugly. Why do people wear them???
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Post by yummeecookee on Apr 21, 2017 17:46:09 GMT -5
Apr 21, 2017 16:44:10 GMT -5 wineallthetime said:
I loved me some slides in HS. Now I'm all "those were so hideous!!"
But the real Fffc is that I STILL own a pair of chunky platform rocket dog flip flops! 😳
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Apr 21, 2017 17:35:10 GMT -5 guster said:
I didn't read the article, but I saw a headline that said those Steve Madden black slides that we all wore in the 90s were back. Well, us olds anyway.
Absolutely had those in the late 90s, very early 00s. Ick.
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Apr 21, 2017 16:35:32 GMT -5 LizInFL said:
Never in a million years would I have guessed that that would be your ice cream choice.
Haha! Well, you know, as the resident geriatric on the board, I do have to be careful with gummy candy--wreaks havoc on dentures!
I also enjoy more mature flavors, but at places like Cold Stone or Baskin Robbins, that combo is what I'll get.
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Post by xolastunicornxo on Apr 21, 2017 19:24:59 GMT -5
Apr 21, 2017 19:22:25 GMT -5 wedding said:
I loved my slides so much. But they are so ugly. And hey snap back on your feet and make such a loud noise.
What are slides? Like flip flops??
Apr 21, 2017 19:24:59 GMT -5 xolastunicornxo said:
Google, my friend. They're back in. Basically like a sandal with a super thick strap over the top??
I mean I remember the black madden slides.. that's what we're taking about? Those are back??
I'm curious about people who say there is no sex, how long are we talking here? This does not include those with a young baby.
And I say this as someone who doesn't have a crazy active sex life, so it's strictly curious, not judgemental.
Yup, I think so. Now there are different colors and such but same style.
I'll sit on that bench with @tgrines1980, wedding, Sunny41 &@surely who I'm not even gonna try to tag cuz I always get it wrong
Oh and I wore the hell out of my madden slides. I also had multiple others from 9 west etc. cuz one needs 5 pairs of those
wineallthetime I'm Team No Sex here...I guess I fall into the "has a young baby" category, but not *that* young, and honestly I cannot blame her b/c she's been sleeping 10+ uninterrupted hours/night since she was < 2 months old. We last DTD the week before C was born.
I guess it's just been one thing after another...almost a month of illness, DH traveling for work, house stuff, more illness, and now DH is crazy-busy with work and we're trying to get out of this house. We just collapse into bed at night.
With all that said, he's been ready, willing and able for awhile and I'm sure would be only too happy to postpone sleep for a few minutes. I had a really hard time DTD after B was born and not to be flippant but I almost feel like I have PTSD from it. That first year was tough from a sex-perspective. It *hurt*--and yes, we tried all the things and I ended up with an Rx, but it really did not get better until I stopped nursing. We have our vacation coming up and I am determined we're going to end the dry spell and am hopeful it will be better this time.
TL;DR...i need to quit making excuses and jump back on the horse.
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73jewels Yes to the Nine West slides. I also had what my dad referred to as "clodhoppers". He would tease me about these (I had them in black AND brown) but they were SO in. This is the actual style I had (:shudder:) Don't you know they were stylin' on my size 10 feet?
@lizb, oh my. I had tons of stacked penny loafers like that. My favorite pair were these patent leather brown Enzo Angelini ones. They had a silver buckle across the front. I'm going to have to try and find a picture. My god they were hideous.
Ooh, I wore Enzo's, too, and definitely had some with a buckle, as well.
Then a couple years later, the Mary-Janes with the stacked heels came in. They were a slight improvement but whew...I just lurched from one ugly style to the next.
I can forgive everything in this thread except the hideous shoe picture. Eek.
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Funny - I had those ugly things in black and brown too. My memory of them was the first blind date I ever had - I was going after work and looked down at my feet to notice I had put on one black one and one brown one that morning. I had to use my lunch hour to run home bc I was mortified.
Turned out the date was terrible. All I remember thinking is 'I shoulda kept on the mismatched shoes!'
Apr 21, 2017 20:19:36 GMT -5 73jewels said:
LOL. They would have also have made a really good weapon if your date had tried to get fresh.
We DTD once or twice a week, but if I'm honest, I would be perfectly fine not doing it. It was actually nice when we had my sisters family staying with me (because big NO to having sex with other people under our roof) and I could just read at night and then go to sleep. I know it's important in a marriage, but sex is just not my love language at all.
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The Seven Under Allah's Shade
January 20, 2021 Younis Taha
By Jamaal Diwan
The hadith (saying of the Prophet) of the seven who are in Allah's shade, subhanahu wa ta'ala (exalted is He), on the Day of Judgment gives us guidance as to important milestones and markers for our spiritual development. These are goals that should be sought in one's development.
The Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) said:
There are seven whom Allah will shade in His Shade on the Day when there is no shade except His Shade: a just ruler; a youth who grew up in the worship of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic; a man whose heart is attached to the mosques; two men who love each other for Allah's sake, meeting for that and parting upon that; a man who is called by a woman of beauty and position [for illegal intercourse], but he says: 'I fear Allah', a man who gives in charity and hides it, such that his left hand does not know what his right hand gives in charity; and a man who remembered Allah in private and so his eyes shed tears. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
The seven things mentioned all relate to serious developmental goals that should be sought throughout our own personal development and our efforts to help other people in their own growth.
So there are seven things mentioned in this hadith:
A just ruler.
A youth who grows up in the worship of Allah.
A man whose heart is attached to the mosques.
Two people who love one another for the sake of Allah.
Someone who resists a direct temptation from the opposite gender.
A person who is completely selfless in charity.
A person who remembers Allah in private and sheds tears in doing so.
1. A Just Ruler
The first is to develop a level of Allah-consciousness (taqwa) in the way that one deals with power. Being in a position of authority in Islam is a responsibility that one is held accountable for and it is very serious. Part of that is that our base selves often push us to take advantage of our positions of authority and abuse our power at the expense of others. This is a serious developmental flaw because it shows irresponsibility and a lack of taqwa. We all have varying situations throughout our lives wherein we are in a position of authority and when we have such power we have to look critically at ourselves and hope that Allah gives us good friends who help keep us in line. The developmental lesson here is in learning to act responsibly with power.
2. A youth who grows up in the worship of Allah
The second is a special kind of person that you meet every now and then. They are just good and always have been. These people are truly special because their consistency in worship draws them close to the fitrah, or natural state of being. You can feel their goodness in their interactions and see their genuineness in the details of their behavior. Most of us were not raised this way but that does not mean that we cannot renew our commitment to Allah (swt). That is something that we can do it any time by asking His forgiveness and starting fresh. This developmental point is about being consistent in our servitude to Allah (swt).
3. A man whose heart is attached to the mosques
The third is the one whose heart is attached to the houses of worship. These are the people you meet who organize their lives around prayer. They make every effort to be at the mosque for prayer as much as possible and find beauty and pleasure in doing so. They recognize the peace and tranquility that comes from spending time in the mosque, and they call others to do so as well. This developmental point is about learning to love worship.
4. Two people who love one another for the sake of Allah
The fourth is two people that love each other for the sake of Allah (swt). There are many reasons why we could care for someone in this life. Sometimes those reasons are selfish and sometimes they are selfless. The one who loves solely for Allah's sake (swt) is selfless in their love. This is a kind of training of the heart that all seekers of the Divine must experience. They must learn to purify their relationships with others and focus them on the ultimate goal, the pleasure of Allah (swt). This developmental point is essentially learning how to love properly and for the right reasons.
5. Someone who resists a direct temptation from the opposite gender
The fifth is someone who is called to fulfill their sexual desires in an unlawful way and resists. This is mentioned as a major trial that can afflict a person and as such the reward for passing it is Paradise. The person who is able to resist such a temptation is someone who has a strong control over their self and a clear awareness of Allah (swt). The developmental lesson is in learning to resist immediate temptations in favor of a greater reward with Allah (swt).
6. A person who is completely selfless in charity
The sixth is someone who is so charitable that they lose track of their charity. The expression here is that their right hand spends so freely that their left hand does not even notice it. This habit is not about simply giving when it is convenient or only on certain things and not others. This is a habit that becomes so much a part of the person's being that it reaches all causes of goodness. The developmental lesson is in making charity a way of life.
7. A person who remembers Allah in private and sheds tears in doing so.
The seventh, and final, is the one who remembers Allah (swt) in private and tears up. This last one is very intimate. Many people are able to maintain a stable Islamic personality in public, but when they are left alone by themselves they start to slip. Their identity and worship are public affairs but have not reached the inner depths of the self where true spirituality lies. The one who remembers Allah (swt) when alone and cries is the one who has cultivated a truly special and unique relationship with their Creator; an intimate relationship that cannot be explained by words and is only obtained through long periods of struggling for His sake. The developmental goal is to become intimate with Allah (swt) and move past the superficiality of common religious discourse.
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Jamaal Diwan was born and raised in Southern California and received a Bachelor's Degree in Third World Studies and a minor in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego. He has served with the Muslim Student Association (MSA), MSA West, and Muslim American Society (MAS) in varying capacities. He remains an active MAS member and is a scholarship student with the Islamic American University. Jamaal is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree at the College of Shari`ah at al-Azhar University in Cairo, and Master's degrees from the American University in Cairo in Arabic Studies with an emphasis in Islamic Studies.
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Update on AMSAT's Fox-1Cliff CubeSat Launch Now scheduled for Sunday, December 2
2018-11-26 By Alan Griffin
SpaceX has announced that the SSO-A: Smallsat Express mission is scheduled for launch on Sunday, December 2.
The SSO-A mission will carry several Amateur Radio satellites including AMSAT's Fox-1Cliff, FUNcube on ESEO, JY1-SAT, K2SAT and ExseedSat.
The launch window opens at 18:31:47 UTC and will extend for approximately 30 minutes.
AMSAT reports that Vice President-Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, delivered and integrated its Fox-1Cliff CubeSat into the launch vehicle on September 24, in preparation for sending it into orbit later this year.
AMSAT has purchased a commercial launch opportunity for Fox-1Cliff and has been seeking contributions (https://www.amsat.org/join-amsat/) to cover its costs. The Fox-1Cliff CubeSat was named in memory of long-time AMSAT member, contributor, and benefactor Cliff Buttschardt, K7RR (SK), who died in 2016.
"This is the last step for AMSAT Engineering in getting one of our satellites to orbit," Buxton said in a YouTube video that explains what is involved in the final step of getting an Amateur Radio CubeSat to orbit: https://www.amsat.org/fox-1cliff-delivery-and-integration/
He explained, "Spacecraft integration is the process of mounting the spacecraft on the launch vehicle." He pointed out that a spring-loaded "dispenser" propels the CubeSat into orbit from the launch vehicle.
Fox-1Cliff will have FM voice uplink frequencies of 435.300 MHz and 1,267.300 MHz (67.0 Hz CTCSS tone), and FM voice and AFSK digital data (up to 9,600 bps) downlink on 145.920 MHz. The nominal transponder power is 600 mW. Because only one uplink frequency can be active at a time, use of the Mode L uplink is limited to experimental periods announced in advance.
Following the successful launch and deployment of Fox-1Cliff, all Amateur Radio satellite enthusiasts can play an important part in the commissioning of the new satellite.
For more information please visit: https://www.amsat.org/fox-1cliff-launch-your-help-is-needed/
Earlier launch delay
AMSAT has announced that the SpaceX Spaceflight SSO-A SmallSat Express launch carrying the Fox-1Cliff Amateur Radio CubeSat and several other Amateur Radio payloads has been delayed.
SpaceX tweeted, "Standing down from Monday's launch attempt of Spaceflight SSO-A: SmallSat Express to conduct additional pre-flight inspections. Once complete, we will confirm a new launch date."
– Thanks to Southgate Amateur Radio News and AMSAT
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Pseudochromis yamasakii, the dottybelly dottyback, is a species of ray-finned fish from the northwest Pacific Ocean around Japan, which is a member of the family Pseudochromidae. This species reaches a length of .

Entymology
The fish is named for Kimihiro Yamasaki, who collected the holotype specimen and provided photographs of the new species.

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Taxa named by Anthony C. Gill
Taxa named by Hiroshi Senou
Fish described in 2016

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Swallowing vitamins as well as medications in pill form can be hard for some individuals. Children in particular often baulk at taking anything but liquid or chewable forms of vitamins, and even those may be rejected if the taste is not to their liking. The problem may be psychological – a pill sticks once, and after that throat muscles clamp tight at the sight of the pill bottle. Or, it may be anatomical – some individuals just have a smaller oesophagus, making it more likely that pills will stick. This in turn can lead to an overactive gag reflex, and psychological problems swallowing pills.


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Key to Retail Survival: Make It Engaging
Some retailers actually make it fun to shop. Apple and Victoria's Secret do it better.
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Despite reports to the contrary, stores are not dying. And the most successful are "experiential," earn high engagement scores and evolve into brands where brick-and-mortar and online operations symbiotically support each other.
That assessment came from two executives on different sides of the retail business: Les Berglass, chairman and chief executive officer of Berglass + Associates executive search, and David Munczinski, founder and ceo of Brickwork, software technology that helps retailers steer online traffic to store visits. They discussed "2016: the return of the store" in a meeting Thursday with members of the media.
"A store makes your brand come alive three-dimensionally," said Berglass. "When it's done right, it leads to growth and greater profitability. Victoria's Secret and Apple Retail are the best examples."
"Retailers really need to focus on engagement scores, how many people hit the dressing rooms, for every 100 people who visit a retail Web site, three end up checking out something," Munczinski said. "A" malls are doing really well, while those in the "B" and "C" tiers are losing traffic, he said.
"The store isn't going away but the definition of what is a store is changing," Munczinski said. Don't look at stores as simply pieces of real estate but as assets that have value well beyond just the physical property, Munczinski added.
Among the reasons they cited for brick-and-mortar enduring — they're more profitable, more fun and they do a better job projecting a brand image than pure plays.
Given the retail industry's challenge to be "experiential," WWD asked the executives to list retailers that are successful because they provide innovative and distinct shopping experiences. The common thread, according to Berglass, "They own the category."
Here's who they came up with and why.
Apple: It's fun to be in the store; 95 percent of Apple's business is done in the stores with fewer than 10 stockkeeping units generating 90 percent of the business, and the frontline workforce is empowered and focused on engagement.
Victoria's Secret: The brand is about three decades old but stays "forever young." Its Pink subbrand speaks to the daughters of original VS shoppers.
Restoration Hardware: Has strong leadership and does a good job marrying its direct business with the stores. The ceo Gary Friedman adheres to the philosophy, "fix it if it ain't broken" and is able to extend the brand beyond historic product categories, like sleepwear. However, the stock tumbled Thursday after the company missed earnings projections.
Nike: The company is reconceiving its approach to retail; customers are viewed as members, and the brand delivers a shopping experience that is fun.
Warby Parker: The business generates very high sales per square foot and makes the product accessible by featuring glass-less counters so customers can readily reach for models to try on. In locations where stores open, there's a spike in online sales.
Casper: The direct-to-consumer mattress start-up sells its own branded mattresses and pillows at affordable prices and has quickly earned a reputation for product innovation and speedy deliveries.
Trader Joe's: The grocery store offers low prices, attracts overeducated customers who don't earn as much as they could and presents strong competition to Whole Foods.
Costco: The business offers items at bulk at low prices and makes much of its money off memberships. The assortment is eclectic and compelling and keeps customers engaged, but its challenge is to attract more Millennials who increasingly are moving downtown and choosing not to live in the suburbs where Costco is concentrated.
Starbucks: A consistent winner that created a brand resonating for years and years, strong brand image, constant product updating — one of the few cases where bringing back the ceo (Howard Schultz) for a second tour of duty helped revive the business. The shop always gets crowded and it's not just about coffee. It's also a social setting.
Urban Outfitters: The retailer has a range of brands with distinct niches, presents an eclectic assortment cross-merchandising hard and soft goods and found goods with innovative vignettes, and knows that food is of growing importance to retailers. Last year, UO entered the pizza business by acquiring The Vetri Family group of restaurants including Pizzeria Vetri.
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He's the ghost with the most: a moldy, decaying, concoction of phlegm and philandery who is eager to help rid your home of those pesky living people who can make your death a living hell. Michael Keaton's portrayal of Beetlejuice in the 1988 film rapidly became a staple of late '80s pop culture and continues to be recognized today. From the film to television to the toy aisles, Beetlejuice wormed his way into our homes and lives in one way or another (or all three).
Warner Brothers cuts Six Billion Dollars in upgrades as the anticipated and updated Steve Austin movie gets yanked from their release schedule. News from Thra continues to enthrall fans of The Dark Crystal as producers confirm that the upcoming Netflix series will be free from computer generated effects. That galaxy far, far away draws ever nearer as China plans to build an artificial moon ("That's no moon.") and NASA floats the concept of Cloud City on Venus in future plans. Christmas presents are already being anticipated with Target's Big Book, an announcement about a Toys 'R' Us reemergence, and a Kurt Russell Christmas movie. There is a lot to talk about in the world of #TechnoRetro goodness!
…and the Roving Spoonster has bowls full of sweet breakfast goodies to share with a unique cereal cup, Golden Girls cereal, a Canadian pop-up cereal cafe, and the first Christmas-based cereal to hit store shelves.
Tim Burton's 1988 Halloweenish movie (released in March of that year) introduced movie-goers to a disgusting and deadly creature from the other side who enjoys scaring the life out of the living in Beetlejuice. Stinky, filthy, and foul-mouthed, Beetlejuice specializes in his own brand of haunting in this unique and oddly funny addition to the ever-growing library of movies you might enjoy around Halloween. If you've never seen Beetlejuice, take a trip down to your local video rental store and grab a VHS for viewing this Wednesday. Parental guidance definitely suggested.
From the silver screen to the small screen, kids could get in on the fun of Beetlejuice in the '80s and early '90s, too. The animated version of the green-haired weirdo from who-knows-when engaged younger viewers who may have missed the Michael Keaton version when they turned on their TVs on Saturday mornings. Voiced by Stephen Ouimette, the titular antagonizer isn't quite as villainous as his live-action counterpart, but the grodinous of the character isn't a far cry from the 1988 version.
Not enough Beetlejuice for you, EarBuds? Perhaps you remember the action figures that featured Beetlejuice in various outfits from the film as well as his "friends" in the netherworld. From film to television to plastic, Beetlejuice continued to entice the unsuspecting world to call out his name three times so he could wreak havoc on the land of the living.
We're able to dip into the mail bag for some great pics of Jack o' Lanterns created by our EarBuds. You can view them on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Haunted House Toys, Games, Memories, and...Cereals?
Welcome to October, EarBuds! Pass through the creaky garden gate and step cautiously as you wind your way along the weedy cobblestone path. Once you've passed under the schpooky tree from whence Gramma gained her schtick, step up on the porch and open the door to our haunted house party for a month of creepy-crawly kooky fun. Only 30 days 'til Hallowe'en!
Star Wars is all over the news this week as Gary Kurtz is fondly remembered by family, friends, and fans alike. From American Graffiti to Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back to The Dark Crystal, Gary Kurtz produced many great memories of our childhood. Disney's Galaxy's Edge is garnering attention as the countdown to the launch of "Star Wars Land" continues. Luke Skywalker dons the garb of a Knight Templar in the History Channel's Knightfall.
…and some cereal would be right at home in the pantry of any reputable haunted house. In addition to the annual appearance of General Mills' Monster Cereals, Reese's Puffs adds some seasonal spice to its appearance with Reese's Puffs Bats.
The Roving Spoonster keeps us updated on the cereal trademark controversy Down Under as a judgment is made in the Weet-Bix vs Weetabix conundrum plaguing Australasia in New Zealand.
All month, the 'Dads will talk about the marks of the Hallowe'en (Halloween) season with their memories of the traditional fare that can send chills up your spine and warm your heart at the same time. This week, we dare to journey into a haunted house (or two, or three, or…) from the '80s when everyone paid to be afraid. Whether your experience was in a mall or storefront location, a dilapidated old house or building, an amusement park or carnival ride, or even out in the woods, the Haunted House continues to be an iconic part of October.
Atari gathered their pixels to join this haunted house party, too, with their Adventure-like maze/puzzle cartridge for the Atari 2600, Haunted House. This game program features four floors of fun (?) for gamers who move their square eyes around in the dark to find Mr. Graves' urn so they can escape his haunted house. Watch out for ghosts, bats, and spiders in this confusing and challenging game from 1982.
Finally, shazbazzar and JediShua tone down the scare factor just a tad with miniature versions of the haunted house. From the Weebles Haunted House to Colorforms Castle Dracula to Ideal's Haunted House game and Disney's Haunted Mansion Game, these plastic, vinyl, and cardboard toys and games are not for those easily frightened by glowing ghosts, hooting owls, or wobbly witches. Oh, and don't forgey Remco's Mini-Monsters!
Thanks for tuning in to TechnoRetro Dads, EarBuds! Don't be afraid of missing an episode of spooky and kooky trips to the '70s and '80s — subscribe to TechoRetro Dads on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. Don't forget to rate and review TechnoRetro Dads on iTunes, share us and with us on social media, get TechnoRetro merch at TeePublic, and join discussions on Discord about toys, cereal, games, movies and/or shows from the '70s and '80s by giving the 'Dads your feedback via voice mail at (209) 878-7323 or sending us your mp3dback via electronic-M to podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com.
After Star Wars thrilled audiences in theaters, everyone wanted to tap into the collective consciousness of pop culture that had embraced that galaxy far, far away. Some saw an opportunity to for storytelling in an exciting new way while others simply rushed out to cash in with anything somewhat similar to Star Wars. How Battle Beyond the Stars fits into those categories must be judged by the eye of the beholder, however, shazbazzar, JediShua, and SuperFriend Paul Bateman agree that without Star Wars, Battle Beyond the Stars would never have seen the light of day.
On the surface, Battle Beyond the Stars is a fitting tribute to the popularity of Star Wars. A tyrant with a planet destroying "super-weapon" threatens to destroy Akir, a planet populated by peaceful folk with no weapons. A young "farm boy" named Shad (Richard Thomas) volunteers to find willing fighters for his aged mentor, the last Akira warrior (Jeff Corey) before Sador (John Saxon) returns. Add a rogue's gallery of a space cowboy (George Peppard), a Valkyrie (Sybil Danning), a dangerous-looking creature (Morgan Woodward), a wealthy assassin (Robert Vaughn), five hive-minded clones (Earl Boen et al), and a beautiful love interest (Darlanne Fluegel) and you get a Magnificent Seven worthy of Kurosawa's namesake.
Beyond the caricatures, names, and concepts similar to the original Star Wars (1977), Battle Beyond the Stars borrows heavily from Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (1954). Those familiar with the origins of Star Wars will immediately recognize that George Lucas based his initial space opera on The Hidden Fortress (1958), another Kurosawa film. In this regard, Battle Beyond the Stars delves deeply into the planetary crust in this spacey adaptation of a Star Wars influence.
Share and enjoy this special episode of TechnoRetro Dads as Paul Bateman joins shazbazzar and JediShua for a fun, loving, and fun-loving look back at Battle Beyond the Stars.
Whether you've been lost in Pine Apple, Alabama or busy blasting Asteroids in outer space, it's time to get up, grab your supplies, and head out to school because summer vacation is gone — at least summer vacation 1988 is over. But with kids returning to school, we thought it would be cool to recall some classic '80s essentials while trading tips about how to (and how not to) play Atari's Asteroids. All this and a look back at 1988's summer cinema fare, too! All it will cost you is 77 minutes — so tune in.
Peter Weller may return as RoboCop.
…and our Roving Spoonster, Shane in GR suggests a popping-good time with his discovery of a Sea of Thieves styled "cereal cannon", a collage of his daughters' cereal tarts from his commercial, and a report of "on-the-go" cereals from General Mills and Nestle.
JediShua fondly remembers Atari's 1979 vector-based arcade hit Asteroids while shazbazzar flees the scene in inexplicable panic. Asteroids, a rather simplistic game that is fraught with harrowing consequences from any false move, continues to challenge and thrill visitors to any video arcade. Maybe shaz will learn to quit hitting the thrust button.
Gear for your feet, your Trapper Keeper, and your pencil box — and all of it was plastic! Going back to school meant school supplies and in the '80s that meant stickers, shoes of the Jelly kind, shaped erasers, and more. The 'Dads remember some common school-day fare and fashion that made the end of summer a little easier to bear.
From Garfield to Opus to Foofur, the EarBuds chimed in with their "Pooh Bears" and stuffies from childhood. Find out what Glen Nelson, Mike MacDonald, and Mark Ham(All) have in common with JediShua before hearing an endearing tale of a love lost and gained with the help of a friend of Melmac thanks to Steven Chopchik and Gordon Shumway. After all, we all want to know what happened to Alf after the final cliffhanger episode. Maybe he was attacked by cat-shaped asteroids!
From the stories by A. A. Milne to Walt Disney's adaptations, Winnie the Pooh has been a joyful childhood classic for nearly one hundred years. The 'Dads are certainly fans of these imaginative stories. Mixed with tears and laughter, Christopher Robin continues the tradition with a story of Pooh's grown-up friend's return to the Hundred Acre Wood in a movie that thrills audiences of any age.
Patrick Stewart returns to Star Trek.
Star Trek Discovery comes to Blu Ray and DVD.
Supergirl returns to the big screen.
More Carrie Fisher footage coming to Episode IX.
Jon Favreau's Star Wars gets a big budget.
…and so does EarBud Brian who has found Funko Pop cereals. PLUS: Hear the cereal commercials for the contest and find out who wins the grand prize! Thanks to all who participated. Keep sending in your imaginative radio commercials to TechnoRetro Dads — even when there is no contest. We love them!
Mac from Canadia submits a short dystopian playlist (probably because the world ended as he was making it) with tunes from the Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, The Clash, Johnny Cash and U2, and The Specials.
JediShua and shazbazzar focus on video games that were featured in movies but don't exist — or at least they didn't exist when the movies came out. From Wreck-It Ralph to The Last Starfighter to WarGames to TRON to Ready Player One, everyone wants a shot at playing the games the characters played on the silver screen. Come on, game designers, let's get these made!
Now that both TechnoRetro Dads have seen Disney's new Christopher Robin movie with their families, it's time to talk about Christopher Robin and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Disney's adaptations of the written word and artist illustrations to film never fail to excite the emotions, entertain the brain, and provide a lasting theme. JediShua and shazbazzar continue to love the "silly old bear" in this ingenious live-action feature. We think you will, too.
Like Christopher Robin, shazbazzar and JediShua had their own cast of characters with stuffed toys from their childhood days. From popular characters to homemade toys from garage sales, these plush and plump friends provided endless hours of play and creativity that the 'Dads fondly remember decades later.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Why Is Mario Helping Him Out?
When a serious Private Investigator takes a cartoonish case, the possibility of insanity (or at least inanity) increases by a factor of 88. To prove the point, Robert Zemeckis, Steven Spielberg, and Alan Silvestri combined film noir with cartoon antics in a live action/animated movie named Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Tune in for 'toons this week on TechnoRetro Dads.
The Hilarious House of Frightenstein looks to get a reboot, eh? Eggo's boost in sales from the Stranger Things craze has abated. Showbiz Pizza's house band, The Rockafire Explosion is back together, playing at an arcade in Kansas City. Everyone's favorite video game hedgehog (Sonic) is getting his own movie.
Shane in Grand Rapids lets us know about the Cold Stone Creamery mashup with Malt-O-Meal for ice cream cereal. After hearing about the Dippin' Dots cereals last week, we think this might be a trend. PLUS: JediShua gives his first thoughts on Chips Ahoy! cereal and shazbazzar reviews Dippin' Dots Banana Split cereal.
Mike MacDonald spots Star Wars in The Great Outdoors so shaz and Shua identify the fast food premiums from 1980 and 1983. Jonathan Bell lets us know what he thought about Won't You Be My Neighbor and The Dark Crystal. Jeff Baucom pulls out the Brian Daley Han Solo novels and reminds us about the Lando Calrissian Adventures (which, evidently, Lando didn't forget to chronicle in Solo: A Star Wars Story).
School's out and this week marks the official start of summer and the longest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere), so shazbazzar and JediShua kick off the season with a trip to the great outdoors. Grab a tent, a pack, and all your camping gear and join TechnoRetro Dads for news, cereal, and fun as we travel down life's pizza-paved pathway together this Monday morning.
Alexa goes full-on L3-37 in the hands of a hacker. Entertainment Earth turns Monster cereals into Tiki cups. The Power of Myth with Joseph Campbell is on Netflix. Disney Jr. will kick-off its new Rocketeer animated series with a six year-old lead character. Galaxy's Edge gets closer and closer to "reality" as news about the Star Wars themed resort is released. PLUS: Wreck It Ralph 2, Dumbo, and a Willow sequel.
Does granola cereal? That's what Shane wants to know. But that's not all. He's also interested in the Funko horror cereals like the Freddy Krueger FunkO's and the Pennywise cereal. Dippin' Dots cereals should be in Wal*Mart today. PLUS, Shane in GR turns us on to a Twitch video of Apology Man nuking his cereal bowl (with milk) for a minute before adding his cereal. #NukeYourBowl Thanks to @JediMasterJBell for more pics of new cereals at WalMart.
With Dan Akroyd and John Candy, this 1988 movie written by John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutsch is a great catch. The Great Outdoors is a comedy of horrors. Imagine taking a summer vacation in the woods with your wife and kids and then, suddenly and unexpectedly, your annoying, know-it-all brother-in-law shows up (uninvited) with his family. What can go wrong does go wrong, even with the ever-heroic and Zeus-like Chet Ripley on the case. With bears, bats, and bandit-like raccoons, this movie still keeps you laughing with its wild life and wild antics in the wilderness of The Great Outdoors.
Matt Marks sends in his mp3dback with his thoughts on the Avengers (spoiler alert!). Chris Hardy yearns for more positivity in geekdom as the Star Wars tweet-wars persist. Darth Hound suggests The Writers' Journey by Christopher Vogler (3rd Edition) as a companion book for Joseph Campbell's The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Jacob Roth likes Corvette Summer. Jeff Baucom plugs potholes with pizza (well, he tells us about Domino's doing it).
No need to fret when shazbazzar isn't around — at least not when SuperFriend Tony Soehner and the lovely and loquacious Mrs. Shua are already a mile high in the sky. It's a very special "mile-high" episode of TechnoRetro Dads.
Galaxy's Edge will feature Black Spire Outpost, Nien Nunb, and a handsome space pirate who can really dance (Go Hondo! Go Hondo!). The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is coming out on vinyl. Antony Soehner's Unite the Party continues the story where Gather the Party left off. Ready Player One hits your TV on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K in July.
With Robert Loggia and Tom Hanks, this movie had to be Big. Of course, it was Big, and as it hits the thirtieth anniversary of its release, Zoltar made sure it was covered in this episode. Josh Baskin just wanted to be Big, but before long, he realized being a grown-up isn't all it's cracked up to be. Revisit Big with a big floor piano, a big robot that turns into a building, and big stars who made Big a huge success.
What do you get when you combine wrestling with genetic experiments in space gone awry and mix it up with some skyscrapers? Rampage! And the 'Dads have more than their share this week with the classic arcade game and the new movie featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
More sad news as we say goodbye to jazz musician/School House Rock composer Bob Dorough and WarGames soundtrack composer Arther B. Rubenstein. Their music will live on indubitably. Labyrinth returns to theaters and will likely make its musical debut on the theatre stage in the near future. Nickelodeon spends a dime to reboot the '80s kids' game show Double Dare — few details known at the moment, but we're sure slime will be involved. Shooting for Stranger Things 3 is underway with a fourth season already confirmed. Star Wars Resistance will debut this fall on Disney Channel promising that Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie will reprise their roles as Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma. Han Solo's Lando Calrissian's YT-1300 will be on display (at least the interior) over the next few weeks in select cities as The Millennium Falcon Experience travels cross-country to promote Solo: A Star Wars Story.
…and cereal snacks, be they frozen or refrigerated. PLUS: Purdue engineering students show off their talents with a Rube Goldberg machine that not only pours a bowl of cereal, but adds the milk in a most imaginative and enjoyable way.
Midway Games' Rampage showed up in arcades, bowling alleys, and skating rinks in 1986 to pockets full of quarters as gigantic beasts George (gorilla), Lizzie (lizard), and Ralph (wolf) begin their 128-day journey across the nation to wrestle skyscrapers to the ground as they eat people, smash cars, and often end up reduced to normal-sized humans sans clothing, sliding off the side of the game screen. This classic arcade game was a staple of the late '80s and early '90s when shazbazzar and JediShua were in high school and college. PLUS: Jovial Jay shares a story about an unboxed, mint condition Robotron 2084 game that was discovered in a warehouse filled with floors of "brand new" video games and pinball machines from the '70s and '80s. Oh, to be a millionaire!
Dwayne Johnson (yes, he even calls himself "Rock" in this movie) and Jeffrey Dean Morgan star in a movie adaptation of Midway Games Rampage in this spring's Rampage. Focusing on George, an albino gorilla whose growth is accelerated by secret experiments conducted in space, this popcorn flick is full of action and humor in a movie that's light on life lessons and heavy on simple fun. It's a great catch on the silver screen that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Wes comments on Prince and his guitar collection. Jeremy the Spider-Pan from The Neverland Podcast provides an update on the TRON ride at Walt Disney World. Mark All mentions Cheap Trick's rendition of the Transformers theme and shAbbeyzzar chooses a Cheap Trick theme song for her class assignment podcast.
In the wake of recent losses shazbazzar and JediShua recall good times from the '70s, '80s, and even the early '90s with television, music, and an animated movie that stays fresh every time shaz sees it.
We lost R Lee Ermey, Harry Anderson, and former First Lady Barbara Bush. Billy Mitchell lost all his video game high scores for allegedly cheating on Donkey Kong. Netflix releases a reboot of Lost in Space. Steven Spielberg finds another movie to helm — DC's Blackhawk.
…and cereal loves sugar. Mmmm! Cereal companies discover the age-old cure for low sales — a teaspoon (or more) of sugar! PLUS: professional wrestlers open a totally geeky cereal cafe in Rochester, New York.
In tribute to the magically comedic talent of Harry Anderson, shazbazzar and JediShua turn on the tube to remember the long-running Thursday night sitcom Night Court. Play a clip on YouTube and you're guaranteed to laugh out loud…a lot.
Rockford, Illinois produced an all-too-often overlooked rock band with a real penchant for covers and original content — Cheap Trick. From 1977 to today, Cheap Trick has been strumming the six strings and kicking the bass with hooks that are sure to catch more than fish. We all remember "I Want You to Want Me" and "Surrender", but do you remember "The Flame", "Dream Police", and "Mighty Wings"? Did you know Cheap Trick is the band that plays the theme from That 70s Show? Were you aware of their performances in movies like Transformers, Heavy Metal, and Rock and Rule?
Another time. Another place. The war was over and dogs, cats, and rats became the dominant sentient beings on the planet. Hitting heavy chords over the "sell your soul to the devil" trope, Nelvana involved Blondie, Cheap Trick, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, and Earth, Wind, and Fire for an animated feature from 1983 that draws its inspiration of a future Earth from Moebius and 70s rockers. Mok recruits Angel to summon a demon from the underworld, but Omar won't let her go so easily. If you haven't checked out Rock and Rule, now is the time to sit down and enjoy one of the best lesser-known movies.
Adventure. Excitement? Well, at least puzzling. Whether you're in the mood for three keys to three castles with three dragons and an Easter Egg or want to groove with the artist formerly known as Prince before he was knows as Prince again, you'll have at least something fun for your morning run on this week's TechnoRetro Dads. So put on your pajamas (since you're evidently allowed to wear them to work today) and tune in for a 77-minute dose of nostalgenergy.
In the wake of Ready Player One, Ernest Cline's second novel Armada gets the go-ahead for filming. Gary Whitta's The Last Starfighter is getting attention. Spyro the Dragon gets an upgrade. You can "play" Ready Player One as you read it on ReadItForward.com. Pick up as many NECCO wafers as you can, because they're nearly extinct. And TRON Light Cycles go Lego.
…and Funko is promising more reasons to love cereal. With mini-pops in every box of pop culture themed cereal, Funko is showing their love for sugary grains in artificial colors!
In the Home Console section of the arcade, our Atari 2600 gets enchanted with Adventure, the original Easter Egg game that inspired Halliday's game (Thanks, Warren Robinett). Due to the 'Dads' limited experience in actually playing the game (as opposed to watching others play it), JediShua brought "Dolly", A.K.A. Mrs. Shua, the resident expert on wacky bats, shiny chalices, and passive dragonslaying techniques (and mercury-filled stickers, evidentally). Mrs. Shua lends her voice to this entertaining and informative look at Atari's hit puzzle-game, Adventure. You're guaranteed to score more just by tuning in this week!
Have you ever Batdanced with the devil in the pale moonlight? What about in the Purple Rain? Would you drive to the Distracted Globe in your "Little Red Corvette"? This morning, we're going to party like it's 1999 with Prince and our memories about the uber-talented '80s icon's music.
They're round. They're squishy. They're gross! Madballs were a throwable tribute to kids' obsession with disgusting concepts in the mid-1980s, and they just might help you out in a jam when you run into Director Krennic. From toys to comics to cartoons (well, maybe), Madballs continue to captivate kids with their gross caricatures of scary and silly faces.
Jeff Baucom plays Galaga. Cereal Connoisseur Sheldon Norton enjoys Ready Player One. We love feedback!
If you are one who is ready to watch Ready Player One (again), you're gonna be egg-static about this episode of TechnoRetro Dads as shazbazzar and JediShua as all the signs combine to form the number six — but not for Sixers. Or are they? Dive in to the deep well of wonder as we enter a world of pure imagination with Ernest Cline, Steven Spielberg, and James Halliday in the audio-only version of the OASIS called "Active Unlimited Dive Into Our Open Nostalgic Liquid Youth" (also called TechnoRetro Dads).
Monty Python (there are six of them, you know, but that's not important right now) are coming to Netflix in U.K. and CAN next week. We'll get it later. Shane in GR suggests you #ChillYourPothole with a big breakfast on the road…literally on the road. The extended version of Superman is playing at select Alamo Draft House Theaters and 2001: A Space Odyssey is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary in theaters this year. The Ready Player One soundtrack is available, and so are the tunes from various artists digitally.
…and unicorns, too. If you can find the elusive cereal that's nearly as rare as unicorns themselves, you can make some fun concoctions as suggested by CheatSheet.com.
It's not Galaxian. It's not Galaxian II. It's Galaga, the natural evolution of a game filled with space bugs that shoot, dive-bomb, and even capture your defense fleet starship in this much-beloved game played by David Lightman and recognized by Tony Stark from across a computer-filled room. JediShua promises to help shazbazzar achieve a perfect score in the bonus round next time they go to the arcade together.
We've been waiting a long time for this. Longer than there've been fishes in the ocean. Well, not really, but longer than TechnoRetro Dads have been on-the-air, shazbazzar and JediShua have been waiting for Ready Player One to make its way to theaters. And we weren't disappointed at all. Neither were you, EarBuds. The TechnoRetro novel became a TechnoRetro movie and we're totally #TechnoRetro about the whole thing — except for glitches in theaters from time-to-time. Steven Spielberg hits a home run with this film adaptation of James Halliday's Egg Hunt. EarBuds Kermmit the Frog, James Burns, Obi-Roth Kenobi, T-Bird, JunkMan, Tony Soehner of Nerds Gallery podcast, and families all contribute to our initial post-screening discussion of Ready Player One. With just 10 minutes of (announced) spoilers, you can listen to almost the whole conversation without being spoiled (if you haven't yet seen Ready Player One in theaters). But the discussion isn't enough for EarBuds; if you haven't seen the movie, yet, gather your party and head down to the theater to check it out time and time again. PLUS: the grand prize winner of the TechnoRetro Dads EggHunt is revealed!
Jeff Baucom gets into the discussion of movies Star Wars influenced, inspiring ideas for more Star Wars Aftershocks. Jonathan Bell suggests watching The Theory of Everything starring James Halliday as Stephen Hawking. John Schepler pops off with news about Funko Cereal Pops. Ted Adam Green adds to the cereal news with pics snack bags of Cap'n Crunch. Adam O'Brien compares Clint Eastwood with Harrison Ford in a truly TechnoRetro matchup. Chris from Arvada calls in with his excitement about Ready Player One, Cereal Box, Inc., and his own recipes for cereal mixes. PLUS: Chris remembers the TRON/WarGames mashup from TRON: Decoding the Grid from a few years back. If you're interested in what he's talking about, check it out here.
This news brief will catch you up on the most significant TechnoRetro NEWS hitting the airwaves as March concludes and April begins, so WAKE UP!
Feelin' Newsy? You will be when you wake up to this morning's News Blast. Superman turns 80 later this month on the anniversary of the release of Action Comics #1. Direct Current Comics will release a limited edition of the premiere issue of Aluminum Boy. With Facebook's popularity fading in recent weeks, The WELL (Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link) was recently purchased by Innovative Online Industries in a move to reintroduce this early ISP/forum to users. Hasbro and Twentieth Century Fox reveal plans to make a movie based on the classic game Operation. Jonah Hill and Rowlf are confirmed to star in the film which will begin filming soon. And in a story that's truly out-of-this-world, a miniature space station has been discovered in orbit around Earth equipped with a rocket that will evidently be launching for Mars in the near future. SETI and NASA confirm the construction crew plans to colonize the red planet before man will plant his flag on Mars.
The Doobie Brothers, Bjork, Beatles, Def Leppard, Queen, and more fill your ear buds with folly before the 'Dads replay some favorites from the past five years.
Pronunciations and enunciations are better than renunciations of almost every kind, even when the former are terrible. But mispronouncing city names isn't the only error. Oh no! The Spider-Pan from Neverland (podcast) catches the TechnoRetro Dads in another April Foolish prank from the tourism industry Down Under. But after shazbazzar and JediShua get humbled by multiple corrections from the past couple weeks, the 'Dads lunch into space for some alien felines. You'll want to be on the lookout for hairballs at breakfast and dinner today. Ha!
Hairlips or hairy lips, it makes little difference to the Flowbee, with Jay Hernandez playing Magnum P.I. in the upcoming reboot, we're wondering if the classic mustache will be making a comeback in the new version. Hopefully so! Daniel and Johnny are back at it on the west coast in YouTube Red's new original Karate Kid series Cobra Kai. And the hype for Ready Player One kicks it up a notch with more puzzles, clues, and an opportunity to play Joust online.
…but Lucky loves his newest charm — a mythical friend of the little leprechaun joins Lucky Charms cereal in disembodied form. Your next bowl of Lucky Charms may be full of unicorn heads if you're really Lucky. Delicious!
And the HalfBowl of Cap'n Crunch Mystery gets some updates from one of our EarBuds as well as a peek into the TechnoRetro Bureau of Investigation. Cicero D. Swampaluffagus thinks he may have seen King Vitamin fleeing the scene of the crime in Richmond, Virginia. PLUS: Steve Glosson from the Big Honkin' Show continues to help shazbazzar and JediShua in the cereal crime investigation. If you have any information about this still unsolved mystery, let us know at our cereal crime hotline (209) 878-7323.
The mouse chases the cats in Mappy, a digital version of playing cat and mouse with a twist. The mouse detective seeks to catch the Meowkies red-pawed by retrieving the goods stolen by the criminal felines. And if that's not enough to entice you, Namco added trampolines to the game play in order to give it a much-needed bounce. If you're looking for something different at the arcade, check out Mappy.
After an alien life form crash lands on Earth, the military gets involved (including both Colonels from M*A*S*H) only to discover that we haven't been invaded by little, green, squishy guys, but by a furry feline with a glowing collar. Featuring Sally Duncan, Ken Berry, Harry Morgan, McLean Stevenson, and Ronnie Schell as Zunar-J-5/9 Doric-4-7 (Jake), this 1978 flick provides loads of fun with humor, comedy, and unlikely combinations as Boss Hogg and Cornelius show up for Disney's sci-fi prelude to The Black Hole. The Cat from Outer Space is a must-see for every fan of fun or fiction, especially since it seems to be a secondary inspiration for The Phantom Menace!
Spacecats (not to be confused with the "Space Cats" episode of Heathcliff) was a short-lived (pronounced with a long "i" sound — thanks, Scott Ryfun) animated/puppet TV show from the early '90s. Paul Fusco voices the leader of the Spacecats, Captain Catgut, in every episode's introduction as a short, furry puppet. Charles Nelson Reilly is the Disembodied Omnipotent Ruler of Cats (D.O.R.C) in a role that suited his Hollywood Squares personality. In the cartoon segment, the voice talents of Townsend Coleman, Pat Fraley, and Rob Paulsen bring the two-dimensionally drawn Spacecats to life for a single season before the show didn't last longer than a single fall and subsequent spring reruns. Too bad, too, since we never really discovered that the real reason the Spacecats came to Earth was to investigate tales of an alien life form who threatened the indigenous feline population with his voracious appetite and complete lack of willpower.
Darth Taxus answers lingering questions about Garfield and Friends. Steve Bennett (#TeamSteve) adds fragrance to our Olfatrix smell towers with a Hot Topic exclusive that shouldn't expire until 2045 at least with Ready Player One "Gunter Life" cologne. Speaking of Ready Player One, EarBuds went wild with comments about Easter Eggs in the official poster. PLUS: Mark Reingrover, Jovial Jay, James Burns, and Mike MacDonald with fantastic feedback!
Don't forget to rate and review TechnoRetro Dads on iTunes, share us and with us on social media, call-in with HalfBowl of Cap'n Crunch Mystery tips, and join discussion about toys, cereal, games, movies and/or shows from the '70s and '80s by giving the 'Dads your feedback via voice mail at (209) 878-7323 or sending us a message or mp3 via electronic-M to podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com. And be sure to listen for hints and watch for clues for the TechnoRetro Dads' Easter Egg with the ongoing TechnoRetro Egg Hunt.
As important as learning your ABCs, getting a fundamental education in the glory days of the '70s and '80s will prepare you for success in today's pop-culture climate. The TechnoRetro Dads continue to serve the public with 77 minute interstitials to reawaken the hearts and minds of GenXers while providing Millennials more than a basic introduction to the movies, music, TV shows, games, and toys that made these decades some of the best times to be a kid. Who knows when you might have an opportunity to put the knowledge of timeless trivia to the test in order to win an OASIS of treasure (and free prizes) in a contest the likes of Ready Player One? Make sure you're tuned in every Monday morning for TechnoRetro Dads — just the thing to get your work week off to a great start. Hurray!
What do you mean Pluto still isn't a planet? EarBuds from all over the world rapidly responded to the news from last week to let us know that, no, Pluto has not been reclassified as a planet. Aw! Maybe someday. But things are looking up for TRON fans as construction begins in O'Lando for the Lightcycle Power Run. If only they would start filming TR3N. But the biggest news is about the star of Nintendo games, Mario! Whether you're talking about seeing the original "Jump Man" on the silver screen or seeing the popular plumber sans shirt, Mario is super at making headlines on the GRID!
…and Post is boxing up bowls of great tastes, it seems. Start looking for Great Grains Coconut Almond Crunch, Grape Nuts Trail Mix Crunch, Double Chocolate Brownie Crunch, Cinnamon Dino-Bites, Golden Honey O's, and MOM's Best Crispy Cinnamon Rice. With two cinnamon additions to cereal aisle shelves this year, it looks like things are heating up for your taste buds, EarBuds!
They may go "Crazy on You" if you're a "Magic Man", and that might not be a bad thing. Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson have been the thrumming heartbeat of Heart for the past four decades with loads of familiar songs from the '70s and '80s, even as the band's sound developed alongside the times as the heavier beats and guitars gave way to cleaner, pop-centric synthesized choruses that matched well with high school dances (and even movies about high school dances). PLUS: JediShua discovers a Heart-shaped cover of Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song".
How do you follow up a hit video game? With a sequel that's not only more colorful, faster, and smoother, but wrap it up with a big bow — on top of the main character's head. Ms. Pac-Man debuted in the States in 1982, with cut scenes showing how Pac-Man met Ms. Pac-Man, their fast-paced love affair, and (with implied promises of a third game in the series) Pac-Man, Jr. Bouncing fruit added to the challenge of the game as gamers guided Ms. Pac-Man around mazes to avoid colorful ghosts (monsters), eat up fruit (and pretzels), and chomp down on the power pill that lets her eat up her enemies. Ms. Pac-Man is the perfect game for this Valentine's Day!
He's the everyman, the dork, the kickboxer who keeps getting kicked in the face by love. From the iconic image of the lonesome lover hoisting his boombox over his head in Say Anything to a cross-country road trip to find The Sure Thing, John Cusack became the face of teen romance movies and rom-coms of the '80s. Remember Lane Meyer fleeing from the persistent paperboy in Better Off Dead? This budding cartoonist brought burgers to life in his "real job" before nearly killing himself skiing the K12 in hopes of finding love (from France). Retaining his role as a teenage cartoonist in a warmer season, Cusack played Hoops McCann in One Crazy Summer with Bobcat Goldthwait playing Godzilla in a movie about a boat race that helps our hero win love, yet again. Not to be forgotten is Danny, Lauri's slacker boyfriend who ends up saving his girlfriend's family from psychotic killers with the help of some mellow islanders and an off-kilter boat captain with a penchant for Robert Louis Stevenson. Hot Pursuit, directed by Steven Lisberger, may indeed be shazbazzar's favorite romantic comedy of all time.
It's all over! The month of January, the lunar eclipse with a blue and blood super moon, Groundhog Day, and the Super Bowl are all behind us, but shazbazzar and JediShua keep the action going with New York Jets Quarterback Flash Gordon, digital Xs and Os on a black-and-white screen on a cocktail table version of football from Atari, paper triangles on lunchroom tables, and an explanation of the first week of the TechnoRetro EggHunt by Matt Marks. This episode of TechnoRetro Dads will transform your winter blues with warm feelings of nostalgia, humor, and perhaps some deceptive humor for the next 77 minutes of your life.
Scientists admit their error (sort of) by reclassifying Pluto as the ninth planet of the Solar System because...popular opinion? We discover that Mr. Rogers will be represented on screens, not only in documentary format, but in a full movie starring Tom Hanks as everyone's favorite neighbor in You Are My Friend. Indiana Jones 5 is slated as Steven Spielberg's next project and should hit screens sometime in 2020. Crocodile Dundee gets lost in the Outback in a new trailer for the fourth movie in the franchise. And thousands of baby names from 2017 may sound as if they've arrived from a galaxy far, far away.
Ratchet up your rollerball arm for some seriously cool game play from 1978 with the cocktail table head-to-head arcade hit Atari Football when a quarter could buy you 90 seconds of play time to get your Os past your opponent's Xs to score a touchdown on the black and white scrolling screen. By choosing your formation from an onscreen menu and then controlling your players by spinning the rollerball with some hot rod moves. Run, pass, tackle, and intercept as you see the "players" move smoothly across the digital football field. The game keeps players going from huddle to huddle as gamers take brief breaks for their right arms. Although a few four-player versions were produced, the two-player tables were the most popular machines in arcades in the late '70s and early '80s. Some of these are still around and would be great for next year's Super Bowl party at your house!
Sometimes the toys we remember best were those we made ourselves. Back in school, we all learned to fold paper into various shapes for passing notes, but we also learned how to transform leaves of wide-ruled paper into hefty triangles to compete with our friends in the school cafeteria or at home on the kitchen table. Tabletop football was popular among kids in the '70s and '80s because with a single piece of paper, an entire game of football was possible. If you could "flick" your football to the opposite edge of the table without falling off the side, you could score a touchdown. Then set up for the extra point by "kicking" the paper triangle through your opponent's goal posts and you were on your way to winning the game. It was fun then, and its fun still. Just the thing to keep football season alive in the off season.
Ming the Merciless is set on destroying Earth — for fun! But Dr. Zarkov is prepared for this attack with his homemade rocket — if only he could find someone to help him blast off. When Flash Gordon and Dale Arden arrive at his front door (well, through his front door, on their crashed airplane), he got more than he bargained for. The three heroes find themselves in the weird and wild world of Mongo on a psychedelic trip into a 1980 version of Flash Gordon with an unforgettable soundtrack by Queen. This cult-classic continues to thrill audiences today as parents introduce their kids to this crazy, campy sci-fi, comic-book movie that seems more than a little disjointed. With loads of actors from a galaxy far, far away, this space opera owes a lot to the popularity of Star Wars, just like Star Wars owes its existence to Flash Gordon.
JediHolmes chimes in with his memories of The Last Starfighter and Beastmaster 3. Andy Lindemann asks about Atari comics, remembers Dungeons & Dragons, and totally relates to the Cylonic appearance of K.I.T.T. in Knight Rider. Adam O'Brien is back with some memories of Dungeons & Dragons, as well, as he recalls a show from his childhood called Boris's Breakfast Club.


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Travel to Europe is OPEN
|In Insights
|By Jeremy Miville
After more than a year of closed borders, members of the EU begin welcoming vaccinated travelers this summer. Iceland, Greece, Italy, and Croatia, among other countries, began in May. And the first few days of June saw France and Spain reopen their borders to fully vaccinated travelers. With each month, more European destinations join the list of welcoming destinations.
AAA Travel is here to help you plan you next great escape to any of these European locations. Here are the countries currently accepting visitors.
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines will launch seasonal direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport and Kennedy International Airport this summer, bringing back access to some of the most beautiful beaches, thermal spas, parks, and zoos Europe has to offer.
AAA Croatia Experiences
With the reemergence of travel to Denmark, those who make the trip will have plenty of attractions available to them. An immersive museum dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen opened in late June, in the writer's hometown of Odense. The capital city's Tivoli Gardens amusement park will host Michelin-star pop-up restaurants throughout the summer. And in August, Copenhagen and nearby Malmo, Sweden, will co-host WorldPride and EuroGames, an LGBTI inclusive sporting event.
AAA Denmark Experiences
The Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay have reopened their doors, as have theaters, movie theaters and cultural sites across the country, including the Château de Versailles and the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. Disneyland Paris reopened in June too, as well as popular Paris nightclubs.
AAA France Experiences
Like the United States, restrictions are set by Germany's 16 individual states, so rules will be a bit different in Berlin than Munich. With that said, there is a return to outdoor dining, beer gardens, outdoor events and no curfews. For certain museum visits or cultural events, you may need to make a reservation. Bring your proof of vaccination because it allows you to skip any tests that might be required. If you are not yet fully vaccinated, you'll have to make use of Germany's network of quick test centers.
AAA Germany Experiences
Greece reopened in mid-May to both foreign travelers and Greek citizens. Locals and visitors began to explore the country for the first time in more than a year. With Delta and United launching new direct flights to Athens as of July, Greece is easier than ever to get to from hubs like New York. Outdoor archaeological sites reopened in early spring, while restaurants and cafes once again began offering outdoor service in May, Greece's museums have been open to all — with masks required and social distancing measures in place. Open-air cinemas, spas, wellness centers and outdoor theaters are all welcoming guests, while ferry services to the islands are up and running, with limited capacity and mask requirements.
AAA Greece Experiences
Budapest typically sees 12 million annual visitors and is a must for those looking to experience the banks of the Danube and the elegance of Andrassy Avenue.
AAA Hungary Experiences
Iceland back with new must-visit experiences and tried and true locations like the Harpa Concert Hall. Fall in love with the charm of the country's harbors, restaurants, vistas of Mt. Esja, and the Snæfellsjökull glacier. Live music fans welcome the Iceland Airwaves festival, set to return to the capitol November 3-6. This year's showcase will span jazz and synth pop to blues and indie rock, featuring Eurovision favorite Daði Freyr, the all-female rap group Daughters of Reykjavik, and more. Björk is also hosting a series of orchestral performances featuring some of her early-career collaborators this September. The land of hot springs also added a new geothermal spa to its roster for those looking to add another stop after the Blue Lagoon. The newly opened Sky Lagoon is a quick drive from downtown Reykjavik in Skerjafjörður featuring an infinity lagoon with expansive views across the Atlantic Ocean.
AAA Iceland Experiences
Dublin is a lover of literature, a historic powerhouse and a super-friendly old gem that's been named Europe's friendliest city twice by TripAdvisor. No wonder it is a popular AAA Member destination. Framed by mountains, centered on a river and edged by a beautiful bay, the city's streets and alleys are filled with vibrant art and historic buildings, hip cafés and traditional "old man" pubs, as Dubliners call them. Walk the streets and you'll feel the energy of over 1,000 years of history, as echoes of the Vikings mix with buzzing boutiques, cobbled streets reverberate with the sounds of buskers, and 18th century parks play host to festivals, film and food markets. While most places are open, you will be asked to follow mask and spacing guidelines in select scenarios, and all passengers arriving in Ireland are required to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form.
AAA Ireland Experiences
Food and wine lovers adore the country's northern and central regions. Enroll in a "wine academy," and embark on truffle-hunting excursions. Tuscany, or the smaller cities and picturesque villages like Siena and Lucca surround the popular tourist destinations of Pisa and Florence. Dreaming of Rome? COVID-free flights have already launched from New York.
AAA Italy Experiences
With Medieval villages, historic palaces, secluded coves, and mountains-meet-sea views, it's clear why the luxury hungry travelers is finding their way to Montenegro. One of the sunniest stretches of Adriatic Sea year-round, Portonovi's Boka Bay has long been an in-the-know yachter's paradise. Plan your visit, and see for yourself!
AAA Montenegro Experiences
The country has begun reopening, but at a slower pace. You can expect an evening curfew, but mask and crowd-size rules are relaxing. Restaurants, bars, theaters, cinemas and museums are all open again, even though distancing rules will continue to be in force. Masks will still be required on public transportation, national train lines, train stations and other places, so keep one in reach.
AAA Netherlands Experiences
A revitalization is budding in Norway's capital city this year, and with direct flights from the U.S. resuming this summer and borders anticipated to reopen soon, now's the time to start thinking of Oslo. This year will debut the MUNCH Museum. This enormous waterfront facility will hold the world's most extensive collection of works by Edvard Munch, along with galleries featuring works by other Modernist and contemporary artists. Missed last year's ski season? Why not play in the snow, or should we say SNØ? Summer travelers can get the best of all seasons in part to this massive winter sports complex. Find yourself downhill skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and even ice climbing. Now is the time to visit Oslo, before word gets out on how wonderful the city truly is!
AAA Norway Experiences
The country has gradually lifted its lockdown restrictions since mid-March, when schools reopened. As of July 2, a curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. in Lisbon, Porto and other popular tourism spots will be in place.
AAA Portugal Experiences
Valencia became the last region of Spain to remove its nighttime curfew. Some regions, however, continue to maintain other specific restrictions, adopting different closing hours for restaurants and bars. As of July, all indoor nightclubs will close again in Catalonia, the northeastern region whose capital is Barcelona. The government is also reviewing wearing face masks outdoors, which stopped being mandatory this summer.
AAA Spain Experiences
Northern Sweden has long appealed to anyone hoping to spot the Northern Lights. Wellness is a value here, and spa menus, nutrition retreats, and exercise focused excursions are bountiful. Sustainability is another focus, and many restaurants source local produce and ingredients, including wild meats and fish. Explore the surrounding wilderness through fishing, moose safaris, and breathtaking hikes.
AAA Sweden Experiences
Switzerland's latest round of lockdown easing took effect in May, when indoor dining was once again permitted. Thermal baths, indoor swimming pools and spas were also reopened at that time. Large-scale events are now permitted, though still with some upper limits on attendance. The two-week Montreux Jazz Festival kicked off on July 2, while the Locarno Film Festival will run from Aug. 4 to 14, and the Zurich Food Festival is scheduled for Sept. 16 to 26.
AAA Switzerland Experiences
The country has been operating on a two-tiered system in place throughout the pandemic. This allowed an exemption to visitors from the strictest lockdown measures, including a curfew at night and on weekends that required residents to stay at home. Tourists are free to visit museums, beaches and other sites across the country. Hotels and resorts are open with capacity restrictions, and Turkey is prioritizing vaccinations for tourism workers.
AAA Turkey Experiences
London's hospitality industry used the lockdown as an opportunity for growth and innovation. With the return to travel, everyone is about to experience the benefits. With brand-new hotels, restaurants, and night life, visitors have plenty of options. And let us not forget the relaxing English countryside peppered with lush fields and quant townships.
Pubs, restaurants, theaters, museums, stores and hotels have reopened, although capacity restrictions and social distancing measures still apply. While outside, most people do not wear masks, but indoors they are still expected to do so unless eating or drinking in a restaurant.
Across major cities such as London, Manchester, Brighton and Edinburgh, restaurants and bars are buzzing with people reuniting with friends and family and enjoying their newfound freedom after months of lockdown. Demand in coastal destinations like Cornwall and Dorset has soared in recent weeks as the weather warms and Britons book domestic beach vacations.AAA United Kingdom Experiences
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10/20/01-Rodolfo Gonzalez/American-Statesman: University of Texas' #6, Quentin Jammer, left, is jumped on by #40, Cory Redding, center, and #9, Dakarai Pearson, right, after #6, Jammer intercepted a pass during the third quarter of action held at Darrell Royal Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2001. The Longhorns defeated the Buffaloes 41-7.
BEVO BEAT Football
Longhorns drafted in the NFL: San Diego/ Los Angeles Chargers
Posted April 27th, 2016
Joe Harrington American-Statesman Staff
jharrington@statesman.com
Editor's note: Leading up to the 2016 Draft, we took a look at each NFL team's Longhorn draft history.
Over the next week leading up to the 2016 NFL Draft on April 28, we're taking a look at the best Texas Longhorns players drafted by each team.
Cornerback Quentin Jammer, of the University of Texas, holds up a San Diego Chargers jersey after being selected as their first pick, fifth overall, in the NFL Draft Saturday, April 20, 2002 in New York. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
San Diego Chargers (1957- present)
Best pick: Quentin Jammer, defensive back, 2002
Jammer played 12 seasons in the NFL, 11 with the Chargers and spent most of those seasons as the Chargers' top corner. He never reached the Pro Bowl, but he did have 21 interceptions and 617 tackles with the Chargers. He was taken fifth overall, ahead of several future all-pros like Dwight Freeney but Jammer is hardly a bust given his longevity and 161 starts for the Chargers. He finished his career with the Denver Broncos, helping them to an AFC champions in 2013.
Jammer is a member of the Chargers 50th Anniversary team.
As a Longhorns, Jammer was an All-American in 2001 as well as a 2000 and 2001 All-Big 12 selection. He was named the co-MVP of the 2001 Longhorn team.
Most recent pick: Jammer
First pick: Dave Conway, kicker, 1967
Conway was the 173rd pick by the Chargers coming in the seventh round. He never played with the Chargers, though, and kicked for the Green Bay Packers in 1971 for one game.
Of note: The Chargers have taken seven Longhorns in the draft. Three of them were defensive backs (Jammer, Mossy Cade and Stanley Richard). Two more picks were also defenivse players (Ray Woodard and Ty Albert). The only every-down offensive player the Chargers have taken is running back Chris Samiels, who played just one season in San Diego.
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Former Nittany Lion guard Josh Reaves has been invited to the 2019 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament and will compete in as many as three games this week. The event takes place in front of professional scouts from every NBA team as well as several international leagues.
The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament was established in 1953 and annually features 64 of the top senior college basketball players in a 12-game tournament over a four-day span. Reaves will compete for the Norfolk Sports Club team with his first game set for Wednesday. Reaves and his squad will face Roger Brown's Restaurant & Sports Bar at 9 p.m. in the second game of a doubleheader.
The Big Ten Defensive Player of The Year in 2018-19, Reaves led the league in steals for a third consecutive season. He ended his career second on Penn State's all-time steals chart with 250 and ranks seventh on the Big Ten career list.
Reaves is the third player under coach Patrick Chambers to earn an invitation to Portsmouth. D.J. Newbill competed in the tournament in 2015, and Tim Frazier, now with the Milwaukee Bucks, was on the 2014 roster.
Additionally, Talor Battle was a part of the NBA's pre-draft process in 2011.
Reaves ends his career at Penn State having scored 1,079 points, collected 540 rebounds and had 310 assists to go along with his 250 total steals as a Nittany Lion. He scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds vs. Illinois in his final home game in March.
Portsmouth Invitational teams continue to play in a bracket format for a chance to play in the championship game at 7 p.m. Saturday, April. All games will be played at the Churchland High School Sports Complex. The Norfolk Sports Club roster includes Nebraska's James Palmer Jr.
Junior forward Lamar Stevens announced his intent last week to explore the NBA Draft process but is considering a return for his senior season. Fellow junior Mike Watkins has not yet announced his draft status.


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Complications after surgery in patients with colorectal cancer: the evidence for nursing care
JD Silva1,
HM Sonobe1,
DD Andrade1,
AT Giordani1,
CM Naka Shimura1,
E Watanabe1 &
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Patients with colorectal cancer undergoing surgical treatment require planning and preparation of interventions for prevention of postoperative complications, especially considering the complexity and commitment of its clinical and psychosocial condition.
To identify and synthesize the factors that influence the occurrence of postoperative complications and establish the implications of these scientific evidence for nursing care.
It is an integrative review of literature where descriptors were used, wound, colorectal cancer and complications with search in the databases Medline, CINAHL and Lilacs, resulting in a sample of 10 scientific articles.
Results indicated that the preoperative bowel preparation, staging and tumor location, surgical technique and care of the wound in the postoperative period as the factors influencing the occurrence of postoperative complications.
Thus, measures of prevention and infection control can be implemented that are related to the rigor of the completion of the enema, ensure the conduct, preparation and guidance of patients for diagnostic tests and specialized (CT, MRI and colonoscopy) , fitness and education on pre-operative surgery and its consequences, evaluation of patient outcome and the surgical wound and hospital discharge planning with primary care for the patient and family, encouraging the physiological recovery and wound healing. These nursing interventions could help in decreasing the rates of postoperative complications and mortality of this clientele, as well as improve the quality of perioperative nursing care.
J. Silva Other review, H. Sonobe: None declared, D. Andrade: None declared, A. Giordani: None declared, C. Naka Shimura: None declared, E. Watanabe: None declared.
General and Specialized Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
JD Silva, HM Sonobe, DD Andrade, AT Giordani, CM Naka Shimura & E Watanabe
JD Silva
HM Sonobe
DD Andrade
AT Giordani
CM Naka Shimura
E Watanabe
Correspondence to JD Silva.
Silva, J., Sonobe, H., Andrade, D. et al. Complications after surgery in patients with colorectal cancer: the evidence for nursing care. BMC Proc 5, P196 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1186/1753-6561-5-S6-P196
Postoperative Complication
Postoperative Period