#Newton gimmick

[novavisitor]

"Excuse me, do you think it would be alright if we got some water?"

A screenshot/scene redraw!

[picturebookshelf]

The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin

from 1985-1987

[hexamoron]

a look into my evil and twisted mind 😈

(assorted headcanons)

[avengerchuck]

[varianthetarnished]

Listen... the amount of pure inner child excitement when I found this today at a local Goodwill.

Oh the nostalgia.

"Come dream with me tonight.."

[moonlitempty]

“It’s our basic human right to be fuck-ups. This civilisation was founded on fuck-ups!”

And after roughly 3 weeks of waiting, hoping, and constant refreshing of the tracking page, here it is finally, I am able to hold it, and see it, and analyse every intricate little detail of its design, and its packaging. And it makes me feel somewhat fulfilled.

I honestly keep struggling to find the words for this caption, my thoughts are all over the place and it feels like no praise or fawning will suffice, no amount of love dumping will be nearly enough to describe how absolutely lovely this record is.

The World’s End is a film I was afraid I wouldn’t like, even when I was just getting into The Cornetto Trilogy and familiarising myself with everything around it, I could just TELL The World’s End was, not quite a black sheep, but the odd one out in the trilogy. I saw hordes and hordes of people rave over Shaun (rightfully), I saw thousand of dedicated followers of Fuzz (VERY rightfully), but at most I saw a couple hundred people campaigning for End to have more recognition. So when it came to finally watch it for the first time, I was honestly nervous and I vividly remember I had to keep pausing the movie over and over again whenever Gary said or did something dumb, I felt bad for him, he seemed enthusiastic and he longed for his old life with his friends and none of them even trusted him. So that set a very specific lens quite early on that I saw the whole movie throughout, and I think it actually helped me appreciate the movie from the get-go.

So I decided to put my big boy pants on, stop systematically pausing the movie, and sit through it, no more pauses or interruptions.

•“12 Historic Ale Houses!”

I quickly found myself enamoured with End, I loved the unapologetic and almost blatant Sci-Fi route of the film, after all, Sci-Fi in general is a genre I hardly consume, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that this film alone opened the doors of the genre to my once closed eyes. I grew to love the characters oddly quickly, my stand-outs obviously being Gary and Andy, but I also made room in my heart for Sam and Steven (the only survivors, ha!)

Also, it may have been the Blu-Ray doing its Blu-Ray thing but I thought the film looked PHENOMENAL, easily the most visually interesting film out of the Three, maybe it was also the use of more contemporary cameras and technology, it was an absolute treat to the eyes. The filmmaking and directing choices have been pointed out time and time again, Edgar Wright has the best directing style of any modern filmmaker.

But let’s get to the main subject, the soundtrack!

•The World’s End: Original Movie Score (Mondo Exclusive , Pressed on Crowning Glory Ale Vinyl)

This is a beautiful little record! It’s easily one of the prettiest in my entire collection, usually a splatter vinyl like this is pretty hit or miss, I’ve had my fair share of less than stellar records, but this one NAILED IT! I don’t know if you can tell from the pictures, but this record looks EXACTLY like a nice, cold, foamy and enriching pint of Ale, and the design of the centre labels is oddly satisfying, I lack the right words to describe it, but the entire film carries a sort of “vintage-ish” aesthetic in its graphic design and motifs, hopefully I’m making myself clear with that. It’s a mix of vintage and modern, if I had to describe it!

The record is very nice to the touch, it’s solid and quite heavyweight (which is a reassurance when it comes to vinyl), and it looks absolutely stunning when held up to the light. A detail I love is how the labels seem to slowly uncover the presence of The Network as they go on, by Side D the centre label makes it awfully clear that The Network is, a) a thing, and b) present everywhere in Newton Haven.

In the gimmick/fun little trinkets department, we have a small pamphlet! Styled as a tourist guide for the pubs in Newton, it features a full map of the town (the one Gary used to mark up the pubs), and the commentaries by both Edgar Wright and the composer Steven Price, these are frankly a treat to read and give so much more insight into not only the making of the score, but also the deeper meaning of the score, what Prince intended to transmit with the creative decisions he made while making and building the score, it makes listening to it a much more rewarding experience.

This will be forever one of my favourite items I’ve ever owned, period. Not favourite vinyl records, or movie memorabilia, items in general. And I feel immensely grateful to not only have it and hold it, but to also share it with everyone in a cohesive and engaging way. Writing this post has been an absolute privilege! Hopefully it is mildly decent and not just another one of my soliloquies.

If you got all the way here, you have my eternal gratitude and I love u mwah. here’s a cookie for your troubles 🍪

Let’s Boo-Boo.

[mo-ok]

10, 11, 13, 16 for toku ask

10 - favourite tie in movie - GOGOV VS GINGAMAN. or the fucking kakuranger movie purely for the scene where they are trapped in the cage lmao

11 - favourite henshin gimmick - kamen rider ghost eyecons/belt. all their jingles live rent free in my head (favourites are billy the kid and newton)

13 - answered previously BUT another death that fucked me up recently was Booba oh my god Booba 😭😭😭😭

16 - do i collect merch - BOY DO I mostly go onger stuff with a lil smattering of other things here and there. find attached a picture of the dumbest thing i own

s o s u k e s p o n g e

[fispy]

Newton Gimmick's little theme song from both the Teddy Ruxpin tapes and show is so darn catchy. Not three days go by without me having the 'So Gimmick keeps on working' part pop into my head apropos of nothing.

Also the TV version is weird. It just kind of happens. And it's not like in the beginning where we're be introduced to Gimmick, it's in the 27th episode where we're very aware of his character. And it's not like the episode needed a song because there's already that awful(sorry) ballad Teddy sings about the crystals. And the animated sequence doesn't even depict him building the stethoscope, it shows him building a movie projector. Also the first shot has a very obvious animation error. But to some extent I think all this makes me love it more.

[mossolantern]

hey i love your art. can i get newton gimmick in a maid dress

R A C H E L .

[themosleyreview]

The Mosley Review: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Finally! After a seemingly diminish of quality that was Phase 4 of the MCU, we finally get back to something serious and a feeling of something at stake. I'm not saying Phase 4 didn't have its moments of greatness. Spider-Man: No Way Home, Ms. Marvel, WandaVision, Loki, Shang-Chi and Eternals represent the best that Phase 4 had to offer. It felt as if it wasn't going anywhere or building to something that would payoff down the line. Well this film starts us off in an insanely creative and more direct path that I'm excited to see. What the MCU has done successfully all this time is have all of their films delve into all the different film genres. This entry in the Ant-Man franchise moves away from the comedic heist film genre and dives head first into the science fiction genre and doesn't let up. As a sci-fi fan, I was in heaven with all the different designs of creatures, environments and technology. It may not be for everyone as it does get trippy along the way and a little chaotic. There were moments of well placed bits of comedy, but this film had a mission and it delivered.

Paul Rudd returns as Scott Lang / Ant-Man and he is as loveable and charming as always. He does start out with the same charm you expect, but there is a tonal shift with the character and I loved that we got more indepth with him. Paul brings out the more the self serving flaw of the character and quickly turns him around as he learns what being an Avenger really means. Evangeline Lilly returns as his love interest Hope van Dyne / Wasp and she is as awesome and powerful as expected. Her chemistry with Scott continues to be a bright spot in the franchise and I enjoyed their moments of bliss. Kathryn Newton was great as Scott's daughter Cassie as she begins to join the seemingly superhero family business. Once she was introduced, I was hoping that they weren't gonna take her through the same trope of rebellious teen. They did, but it was reactive to the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame and I thought that was brilliant. The father and daughter story between Scott and Cassie was a highlight and brings out the heart of the film. Michael Douglas returns as Hank Pym and he was clearly just having a good time on this weird adventure. His chemistry with everyone was fun to watch and especially with Cassie. Michelle Pfeiffer returns as well and was outstanding as Janet Pym. She takes the lead in the story and it was fun to see the many layers of secrets about her time in the quantum realm get slowly peeled away. She carries such a weight on her shoulders and I loved seeing that playout amongst her family. Bill Murray was good and interesting as Lord Krylar. He didn't take the comedic route as most would assume and it was actually refreshing. His connection to Janet was also fascinating added a great amount of tension. Katy O'Brian was cool as the freedom fighter Jentorra. She handled her own in all of her action scenes, but at times she came off 1 note and there really wasn't much there to explore. I did love that every character had a part to play in the grand scale of the story, but the real definition of grand came from the film's antagonist. Johnathan Majors truly delivers a regal and yet threatening presence as Kang the Conquerer. There are no quips, no punchy one liners and no gimmicks. He is very cold, ferocious and his dedication to freedom is demonstrated constantly. Majors shows so much conviction to the character's belief system and he carries such a gravitas to his amazing performance. This variant of the character was 100% the Julius Caesar of the MCU and I can't wait to see more of him as Phase 5 continues.

The score by Christophe Beck was fun and on brand with the Marvel sound. I did love the influences of the 1950's sci fi style orchestration and sound. It reminded me of the original Lost in Space series that I watched as a kid on VHS. Visually the film was gorgeous and everywhere you looked there was something to revel in. The creativity of the VFX teams and creature design teams was on the screen and they did an amazing job. I loved that this film got weird in many aspects whether it be the creatures or the story itself. This was a good start to Phase 5 in my opinion, even though I sense that this film will be more hit or miss for folks. There are 2 end credit scenes that lay out a strong piece of thread that'll weave its way through the MCU in many ways. Let me know what you thought of the film or my review in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

[perenial]

I didn't really have much of a trans awakening (I sort of always knew) but I will say that Newton was part of my gay awakening. Specifically also figuring out my type. Dumbass geniuses with ADHD and a flair for the dramatic and colorful tattoos etc etc

questioning teens will see a silly little gimmick character and eat them

[novavisitor]

now i’m just being annoying

[picturebookshelf]

Teddy Ruxpin: The Missing Princess (1985)

Story: Ken Forsse -- Art: David High, Russell Hicks, Rennie Rau, Theresa Mazurek & Allyn Conley/Gorniak

[insidefpvdrones]

Drones in Education: Learning with Flying Robots

In recent years, drones have grown beyond their usual functions in photography and videography, establishing a fresh and fascinating niche in education. These flexible flying vehicles have shown to be effective instruments for developing students' creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. As the world welcomes technology breakthroughs, it is only natural that education will follow suit, and drones have played an important role in forming the future of learning.

Drones in Education: General Contribution 

Drones have captured the public’s imagination for their incredible mobility and camera views from unique vantage points. Yet an equally profound and promising impact emerges within education, where unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) uniquely engage students across critical STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) competencies. By merging experimentation with creativity, drones provide interactive learning tools applicable across a growing number of subjects and age groups.

In this blog we’ll explore emerging use cases for drones from primary schools through higher education. We’ll also consider policies needed to maximise pedagogical opportunities for institutions at all levels. One revelation becomes apparent - while drones promise to transform learning itself, the process of safely adopting the technology also imparts crucial critical thinking skills to both students and administrators alike.

Why Drones in Education?

More than just aerial gimmicks, drones offer versatile instructional platforms:

Multidisciplinary Alignment

Designing, building, programming and operating UAVs incorporates diverse competencies from physics and maths to computer science and design thinking. This serves learning objectives across science, vocational and arts fields uniquely.

Career Preparation

Drone industries face acute talent shortages today especially across technical and creative domains. Early UAV exposure better prepares graduates for high growth vocational opportunities. Academic programs focusing on robotics and drone specialties continue proliferating globally as adoption raises across commercial spheres.

Drone Uses Across Academic Levels

UAV education applications span a vast spectrum depending on student age and subject focus. Let’s survey some prominent cases organised by academic level.

Primary & Secondary School

Even elementary age students enjoy learning via drones as physical manifestations merging STEM foundations from aeronautics to coding. Curriculums leverage controllable UAVs introducing core competencies through kinesthetic experiences that stick with budding young minds.

Engaging programs offered by organisations like Drones4STEM provide turnkey equipment, lesson guides and support enabling teachers focused on core topics rather than drone technology itself. 

Subjects brought to life through flight include:

Physics - Newton’s laws of motion, gravity, energy conversion

Maths - Geometry, spatial reasoning, coordinate plotting, trigonometry

Programming - Experimenting with changing variable values to achieve precise flight responses when entering their own formulae and scripts

Geography - Real-time topographic analysis finding lakes, hills and analysing erosion patterns from aerial views

Ecology – Surveying flora health across biomes, identifying wildlife populations

Economics – Hypothesizing location factors influencing farms or commercial zones

Additionally, building basic drones from component ingredients allows budget-conscious necessary skills practising tools disassembly/reassembly, designing experimental instruments, and following procedural workflows. These transferable capabilities scaffold into more advanced capabilities applicable through college and careers leveraging analytical troubleshooting everyday.

Even without formal curriculums, novelty drone devices still capture attention and enjoyment stimulating intrinsic motivation Supplementary video channels also provide a wealth of self-directed passive learning touching key principles powering flight itself.

Higher Education Applications

University environments harness drones toward numerous research objectives across studies like:

Engineering – Advancing drone platforms and payload performance through applying core scientific and design principles in substance. Exploring next generation navigation, efficiency and functionality frontiers.

Infrastructure – Leveraging drone data collection of structures, terrain and mapping environments fuels better decision making around improving built worlds.

Security – Testing surveillance and public safety response coordination involving unauthorised drone detection, tracking and neutralisation countermeasures.

Agriculture – Assessing crop health, spotting infestations early, targeted pesticide spraying optimization. Multispectral sensor data improves yields through precise inputs informed by rich aerial insights.

Ecology & Conservation – High resolution habitat imaging combined with AI animal detection informs wildlife population estimates and behaviours. Preserving biodiversity hinges on data-centric environmental approaches.

Public Policy – Optimising regulation, air traffic management systems and societal risk education as adoption rises requires interdisciplinary examination by public administrators, lawyers and more.

A common thread across higher education drone programs revolves around interpreting rich data streams captured from aerial vantage points, facilitated by UAVs. This analytical expertise gained from working alongside drones scales into nearly all industries hungry for extracting business intelligence - which bodes extremely well for forward-looking student employment prospects upon graduation!

InsideFPV's BIR V2 in Action: Revolutionising Learning

Among the many drones available on the market, InsideFPV is proud to present the BIR V2 - an experience drone created with beginners and educational settings in mind. Let's look at the characteristics that make the BIR V2 an excellent choice for learners of all ages.

1) Beginner-Friendly Features

The BIR V2 is designed to be user-friendly, ensuring a smooth learning curve for new drone users. Its compact design and crash-free technology make it an excellent choice for new pilots, whether they are navigating indoor environments or exploring the vast outdoors.

2) High-Quality Images

The BIR V2 is equipped with a 720p front camera and a 610p bottom camera, ensuring high-quality imaging. This capability is not only necessary for shooting amazing aerial photos, but it also expands the drone's capabilities in educational settings. Students can document their projects, conduct aerial surveys, and view the world from a unique perspective.

3) Versatility in Learning Environments

The BIR V2 isn't limited to indoor environments. With a speed of 20-30 kmph, a range of 150 metres, and a flight time of 6-6:30 minutes, it easily adapts to a variety of learning contexts. Its adaptability to both indoor and outdoor environments makes it a useful tool for schools looking to incorporate drone technology into their curriculum.

4) Innovative educational features.

What distinguishes the BIR V2 is its emphasis on education. The drone has characteristics that assist learning in an interactive and engaging manner:

Obstacle Avoidance and Stabilization

Safety is crucial, particularly in educational environments. The BIR V2's four-way obstacle avoidance system ensures a safe flying experience, lowering the chance of accidents. Furthermore, its stabilisation technology adds to smooth and controlled flights, allowing students to focus on the educational aspects rather than worrying about flying the drone.

Motion Sensors and Intelligent Flight Modes

The incorporation of a motion sensor and adaptive flight modes enhances interactivity. Students can learn about the concepts of motion detection, and the intelligent flight modes allow for experimentation and innovation in drone behaviour.

Educational Mounts

To encourage project-based learning, the BIR V2 comes with mounts for various attachments. This opens up opportunities for connecting sensors, cameras, or other teaching tools, allowing students to adapt their drones to specific learning objectives.

STEM-focused design.

One notable aspect of the BIR V2 is its clear emphasis on STEM education. This drone is intentionally intended to fit with educational objectives, ensuring youngsters not only enjoy the thrill of flying a drone but also learn essential STEM topics.

The integration of drones in education represents a paradigm shift in how we approach learning. As the drone industry continues to evolve, it is crucial for educators, parents, and policymakers to recognize the transformative power of drones in shaping the educational landscape. By embracing technology like the new BIR V2, we are not only preparing students for the future but also cultivating a generation that is adept at navigating the complexities of our rapidly advancing world. Whether it's a geography class exploring landscapes from the sky or a coding workshop programming the next flight path, drones have the power to elevate education to new heights, quite literally.

FAQs

How have drones become valuable tools in education?

Drones have become valuable tools in education by offering hands-on learning opportunities, interdisciplinary applications, and fostering problem-solving skills. They provide a fresh perspective for students to explore subjects, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications.

What subjects benefit from the interdisciplinary applications of drones in education?

Drones can be integrated into various disciplines, including science, maths, geography, and the arts. This interdisciplinary approach results in a more comprehensive learning experience for students.

How does the integration of drones in education prepare students for future careers?

Integrating drones into education exposes students to the latest innovations, preparing them for future careers in aerospace engineering, data analysis, and environmental science. It aligns with India's vision for a skilled workforce contributing to technological advancement.

[brookston]

Holidays 1.16

Holidays

Appreciate A Dragon Day

Beatles Day (UNESCO) [fake holiday based on erroneous story from Armenia Press]

Book Publishers Day

Certified Psychiatric Technicians Day

Chapultepec Peace Accords Anniversary Day (El Salvador)

Civil Service Day

Day of Lights (Elder Scrolls)

Day of Remembrance (Benin)

Day of Remembrance of Donetsk Airport Defenders (Ukraine)

Flag Day (Israel)

Gulf War Anniversary Day

Haru-No-Yabuiri (a.k.a. Day of No Work for the Overworked; Japan)

Inflatable Tire Day

Juuruku Nichi (Ryukyuan)

Kanuma Panda (a.k.a. Tusu Puja; Andhra Pradesh, India)

Laurent Kabila (Heroes’ Day; Congo)

Lead Day (French Republic)

National Boston Day

National Bouvier de Flandres Day

National Day of Peace (El Salvador)

National Day of Racial Healing

National Good Teen Day

National Nothing Day

National Religious Freedom Day

National Startup Day (India)

National Without a Scalpel Day

National Work at Home with Your Spouse Day

Psychiatric Technician’s Day

Quit Lying Day

Teacher’s Day (Myanmar, Thailand)

There’s No Business Like Show Business Day

Whiskey A-Go-Go Day

Zeta Phi Beta Day

Zuuruku Nichi (Okinawa Islands, Japan)

Food & Drink Celebrations

International Croquette Day (Spain)

International Hot and Spicy Food Day [also 8.19]

National Fig Newton Day

National Kava Day

National Quinoa Day

Prohibition Remembrance Day

3rd Tuesday in January

National Superfoods Day [3rd Tuesday]

Printing Ink Day [Tuesday closest to 16th]

Rid the World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Day [3rd Tuesday]

Independence & Related Days

Tsardom of Muscovy (Established; 1547) [unrecognized]

Festivals Beginning January 16, 2024

Fort Wayne Farm Show (Fort Wayne, Indiana) [thru 1.18]

New York Corn & Soybean Winter Expo (Syracuse, New York)

NYC Restaurant Week (New York, New York) [thru 2.4]

Feast Days

Altar to Invite Harmony Throughout the Year Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Benjamin, Pope (Coptic)

Berard of Carbio (Christian; Saint)

Blaise (Armenian Apostolic)

Concordia (Ancient Roman Goddess of Harmonious Relations)

Day of Offerings to the Shemsu of Ra (Ancient Egypt)

Eve of Saint Anthony (observed with ritual bonfires in San Bartolomé de Pinares; Christian)

Festival of All Fairies (Shamanism)

Francesco Scavullo (Artology)

Fursey (Christian; Saint)

Joseph Vaz (Christian; Saint)

Henry the Hermit (Christian; Saint)

Hestia’s Day (Pagan)

Honoratus of Arles (Christian; Saint)

Lao-Tseu (Positivist; Saint)

Lucas Achtschellinck (Artology)

Macarius the Elder of Egypt (Christian; Saint)

Marcellus I, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Mr. McTaggart (Muppetism)

Night of the Lemur (Church of the SubGenius)

Nothingness Appreciation Day (Pastafarian)

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Coptic Church)

Thiruvalluvar Day (India)

Titian of Oderzo (Christian; Saint)

Uzhavar Thirunal (Tamil Nadu, India)

Vasant Panchami (Hindu)

Wind Gods of the Eight Directions Festival (Ancient Greece)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Premieres

The Adventures of Puss in Boots (Animated Film; 2015)

After the Ball (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1956)

The Bird Store (Disney Silly Symphony Cartoon; 1932)

Black Lightning (TV Series; 2018)

Boop-Oop-a-Doop (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1932)

Captain Hareblower (WB MM Cartoon; 1954)

Circus Daze, featuring Bosko (MGM Happy Harmonies Cartoon; 1937)

The Corporation (Documentary Film; 2004)

The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert, recorded by Benny Goodman (Live Concert; 1938)

From Hopeless to Helpless, Parts 3 & 4 (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Eps. 31 & 32 1965)

Half Baked (Film; 1998)

Harper Valley P.T.A. (TV Series; 1981)

Hello, Dolly! (Broadway Musical; 1964)

Horse on Merry-Go-Round (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1938)

It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got that Swing), recorded by Duke Ellington (Song; 1932)

It’s Nice to Have a Mouse Around the House (WB LT Cartoon; 1965)

Jaws, by Peter Benchley (Novel; 1974)

The Life of Riley (Radio Series; 1944)

Lucille, recorded by Little Richard (Song; 1857)

Man in the Mirror, by Michael Jackson (Song; 1988)

Paddington (Animated Film; 2015)

The Saint in New York, by Leslie Charteris (Novel; 1935) [Saint #16]

Shakin’ All Over, by The Guess Who (Album; 1965)

Slay it with Flowers (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1943)

Son of Flubber (Film; 1963)

Star Trek: Voyager (TV Series; 1995)

Suffering’ Cats! (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1943)

Summer (Disney Silly Symphonies Cartoon; 1930)

Tokyo Godfathers (Animated Film; 2004)

Vagabond Voyage or The Castoffs Cast Off (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 144; 1962)

The Village Smithy (Disney Cartoon; 1942)

Vincebus Eruptum, by Blue Cheer (Album; 1968)

Wailing Whale (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 143; 1962)

Wayne (TV Series; 2019)

Whiskey A-Go-Go (Nightclub; 1963) [Los Angeles]

A Zoot Suit (For My Sunday Gal), recorded by Kay Kyser (Song; `942)

Today’s Name Days

Arnold, Maurus, Romedius (Austria)

Anastazija, Mavro, Pavao, Stošija (Croatia)

Alice (Czech Republic)

Maura (Denmark)

Salve, Salvi, Sõlmi (Estonia)

Ilmari, Ilmo (Finland)

Marcel (France)

Dietwald, Marcel, Tilman, Uli (Germany)

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Marcello (Italy)

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Petru (Romania)

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Estefanía, Fulgencio, Marcelo (Spain)

Helmer, Hjalmar (Sweden)

Aaliyah, Aleah, Aliyah, Paine, Payne, Phillis, Phyllis, Pilar, Priscilla (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 16 of 2024; 350 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 3 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 22 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Yi-Chou), Day 6 (Ji-Mao)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 6 Shevat 5784

Islamic: 5 Rajab 1445

J Cal: 16 White; Twosday [16 of 30]

Julian: 3 January 2024

Moon: 34%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 16 Moses (1st Month) [Lao-Tseu]

Runic Half Month: Peorth (Womb, Dice Cup) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 27 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 26 of 31)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 1.16

Holidays

Appreciate A Dragon Day

Beatles Day (UNESCO) [fake holiday based on erroneous story from Armenia Press]

Book Publishers Day

Certified Psychiatric Technicians Day

Chapultepec Peace Accords Anniversary Day (El Salvador)

Civil Service Day

Day of Lights (Elder Scrolls)

Day of Remembrance (Benin)

Day of Remembrance of Donetsk Airport Defenders (Ukraine)

Flag Day (Israel)

Gulf War Anniversary Day

Haru-No-Yabuiri (a.k.a. Day of No Work for the Overworked; Japan)

Inflatable Tire Day

Juuruku Nichi (Ryukyuan)

Kanuma Panda (a.k.a. Tusu Puja; Andhra Pradesh, India)

Laurent Kabila (Heroes’ Day; Congo)

Lead Day (French Republic)

National Boston Day

National Bouvier de Flandres Day

National Day of Peace (El Salvador)

National Day of Racial Healing

National Good Teen Day

National Nothing Day

National Religious Freedom Day

National Startup Day (India)

National Without a Scalpel Day

National Work at Home with Your Spouse Day

Psychiatric Technician’s Day

Quit Lying Day

Teacher’s Day (Myanmar, Thailand)

There’s No Business Like Show Business Day

Whiskey A-Go-Go Day

Zeta Phi Beta Day

Zuuruku Nichi (Okinawa Islands, Japan)

Food & Drink Celebrations

International Croquette Day (Spain)

International Hot and Spicy Food Day [also 8.19]

National Fig Newton Day

National Kava Day

National Quinoa Day

Prohibition Remembrance Day

3rd Tuesday in January

National Superfoods Day [3rd Tuesday]

Printing Ink Day [Tuesday closest to 16th]

Rid the World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Day [3rd Tuesday]

Independence & Related Days

Tsardom of Muscovy (Established; 1547) [unrecognized]

Festivals Beginning January 16, 2024

Fort Wayne Farm Show (Fort Wayne, Indiana) [thru 1.18]

New York Corn & Soybean Winter Expo (Syracuse, New York)

NYC Restaurant Week (New York, New York) [thru 2.4]

Feast Days

Altar to Invite Harmony Throughout the Year Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Benjamin, Pope (Coptic)

Berard of Carbio (Christian; Saint)

Blaise (Armenian Apostolic)

Concordia (Ancient Roman Goddess of Harmonious Relations)

Day of Offerings to the Shemsu of Ra (Ancient Egypt)

Eve of Saint Anthony (observed with ritual bonfires in San Bartolomé de Pinares; Christian)

Festival of All Fairies (Shamanism)

Francesco Scavullo (Artology)

Fursey (Christian; Saint)

Joseph Vaz (Christian; Saint)

Henry the Hermit (Christian; Saint)

Hestia’s Day (Pagan)

Honoratus of Arles (Christian; Saint)

Lao-Tseu (Positivist; Saint)

Lucas Achtschellinck (Artology)

Macarius the Elder of Egypt (Christian; Saint)

Marcellus I, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Mr. McTaggart (Muppetism)

Night of the Lemur (Church of the SubGenius)

Nothingness Appreciation Day (Pastafarian)

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Coptic Church)

Thiruvalluvar Day (India)

Titian of Oderzo (Christian; Saint)

Uzhavar Thirunal (Tamil Nadu, India)

Vasant Panchami (Hindu)

Wind Gods of the Eight Directions Festival (Ancient Greece)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Premieres

The Adventures of Puss in Boots (Animated Film; 2015)

After the Ball (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1956)

The Bird Store (Disney Silly Symphony Cartoon; 1932)

Black Lightning (TV Series; 2018)

Boop-Oop-a-Doop (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1932)

Captain Hareblower (WB MM Cartoon; 1954)

Circus Daze, featuring Bosko (MGM Happy Harmonies Cartoon; 1937)

The Corporation (Documentary Film; 2004)

The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert, recorded by Benny Goodman (Live Concert; 1938)

From Hopeless to Helpless, Parts 3 & 4 (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Eps. 31 & 32 1965)

Half Baked (Film; 1998)

Harper Valley P.T.A. (TV Series; 1981)

Hello, Dolly! (Broadway Musical; 1964)

Horse on Merry-Go-Round (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1938)

It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got that Swing), recorded by Duke Ellington (Song; 1932)

It’s Nice to Have a Mouse Around the House (WB LT Cartoon; 1965)

Jaws, by Peter Benchley (Novel; 1974)

The Life of Riley (Radio Series; 1944)

Lucille, recorded by Little Richard (Song; 1857)

Man in the Mirror, by Michael Jackson (Song; 1988)

Paddington (Animated Film; 2015)

The Saint in New York, by Leslie Charteris (Novel; 1935) [Saint #16]

Shakin’ All Over, by The Guess Who (Album; 1965)

Slay it with Flowers (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1943)

Son of Flubber (Film; 1963)

Star Trek: Voyager (TV Series; 1995)

Suffering’ Cats! (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1943)

Summer (Disney Silly Symphonies Cartoon; 1930)

Tokyo Godfathers (Animated Film; 2004)

Vagabond Voyage or The Castoffs Cast Off (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 144; 1962)

The Village Smithy (Disney Cartoon; 1942)

Vincebus Eruptum, by Blue Cheer (Album; 1968)

Wailing Whale (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 143; 1962)

Wayne (TV Series; 2019)

Whiskey A-Go-Go (Nightclub; 1963) [Los Angeles]

A Zoot Suit (For My Sunday Gal), recorded by Kay Kyser (Song; `942)

Today’s Name Days

Arnold, Maurus, Romedius (Austria)

Anastazija, Mavro, Pavao, Stošija (Croatia)

Alice (Czech Republic)

Maura (Denmark)

Salve, Salvi, Sõlmi (Estonia)

Ilmari, Ilmo (Finland)

Marcel (France)

Dietwald, Marcel, Tilman, Uli (Germany)

Gusztáv (Hungary)

Marcello (Italy)

Lida, Lidija, Lija (Latvia)

Marcelis, Norgailas, Norgailė (Lithuania)

Hilmar, Hjalmar (Norway)

Marcel, Waleriusz, Włodzimierz (Poland)

Petru (Romania)

Kristína (Slovakia)

Estefanía, Fulgencio, Marcelo (Spain)

Helmer, Hjalmar (Sweden)

Aaliyah, Aleah, Aliyah, Paine, Payne, Phillis, Phyllis, Pilar, Priscilla (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 16 of 2024; 350 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 3 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 22 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Yi-Chou), Day 6 (Ji-Mao)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 6 Shevat 5784

Islamic: 5 Rajab 1445

J Cal: 16 White; Twosday [16 of 30]

Julian: 3 January 2024

Moon: 34%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 16 Moses (1st Month) [Lao-Tseu]

Runic Half Month: Peorth (Womb, Dice Cup) [Day 7 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 27 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 26 of 31)