#european cuttlefish

[dailycephalopods]

Daily Cephalopod #63

[bonniejkj]

designing fishmen based on sea creatures

they're not really all fish but I had fun drawing them.

[pleistocene-pride]

 The common cuttlefish also known as the European cuttlefish or the European common cuttlefish is one of the largest and best-known cuttlefish species from the genus sepia. It is native to the waters of the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean, North, and Baltic Seas. They are a migratory species that spend the summer and spring in shallow inshore waters (sometimes even brackish estuaries) for spawning and then move to depths of 330 to 650ft (100 to 200m) during autumn and winter. Common cuttlefish tend to spend there days resting underneath sandy/ muddy substrate and emerge at night to hunt prey such as shrimp, small fish, crabs, clams, and snails. Common cuttlefish are themselves preyed upon by sharks, larger boney fish, seals, dolphins, porpoises, octopi, squid, and other cuttlefish. They have many defensive mechanisms to help protect them from predators including a siphon which they can use to shoot water out of to propel them at high speeds away from danger, ink which can distract and disorient a predator as the cuttlefish escapes, and their camouflage abilities which can help them avoid predators altogether. Reaching nearly 3ft (90cms) in length the common cuttlefish is amongst the largest species of cuttlefish. They have an internal cuttlebone, often washing up on beaches and used to supplement the diet of pet birds. The cuttlebone assists in buoyancy. The common cuttlefish has two highly developed eyes, eight arms which are located around the mouth and are used to hold and move objects, and a pair of feeding tentacles, longer and thinner than the others, that are normally hidden from sight. Like many cephalopods, their skin is covered in chromatophores, special coloured cells that can stretch and contract to allow the cuttlefish to rapidly change colour. The colours created reflect the health and mood of the cuttlefish, and special patterns and colours are used in courtship and to startle predators. Breeding occurs during the spring and summer in shallow waters, male cuttlefish will display a black and white zebra pattern on their mantle to attract females and females will display a uniform grey colour to indicate they are ready to mate. Around 30 to 90 days after mating the mother Cuttlefish will lay 100 to 1000 eggs and attach them to seaweed, shells, or other substrates to prevent them from drifting away and have ink deposits on them to aid in camouflage. Under ideal conditions a common cuttlefish will reach sexual maturity at 14 and 18 months of age and may live just 2 years.

[historicalbookimages]

🦑 Tintenfische; mit besonderer Berücksichtigung von Sepia und Octopus (1913), by Dr. Werner Th. Meyer. Fig. 1-2, Love cuttlefish and/or the European Squid? Then you'll love this illustration in #bhlib #bhlpod

[tatsugiriroll]

FAKE fish fans are into the sea slug and cuttlefish shit. The REAL oceanpilled among us are looking at pictures of the European conger eel and baby talking it

oooohhhhhh who’s a cute widdle pwedator!!!!!! who’s the biggest eel in the whole wide world!!!!! it’s you!!! yes it is!!!!

[taxonomytournament]

Taxonomy Tournament: Results of Round 1

Long post, many stats.

The three biggest landslides were Opiliones (daddy longlegs) beating Parasitiformes (ticks) (87.89%, 334 to 46 votes), Terebellida (Pompeii worms) beating Scolecida (bamboo worms) (88.94%, 193 to 24 votes), and Hemiptera (true bugs) beating Phthiraptera (lice) (91.04%, 19 to 193 votes).

The three closest matches were Perissodactyla (horses and rhinos) beating Pholidota (pangolins) (50.6%, 747 to 765 votes), Caniformia (canines, bears, foxes...) beating Feliformia (felines, mongooses...) (50.28%, 538 to 532 votes), and Struthioniformes (ostriches) and Rheiformes (rheas) tying (50%, 144 to 144 votes).

To break the tie, I will discount my own vote (for Struthioniformes), so Rheiformes win.

Interesting that the top 3 landslides were all invertebrates (actually all top 7), while the 3 closest matches were all between Chordates (actually 4).

The average winning percent was 67.10% for all matches, and was 71.28% between non-chordates and 62.91% between chordates. So the chordate matches were closer in general.

As you may have guessed from the biggest landslides, parasites fared quite poorly. While the bracket started with 9 primarily parasitic clades, only 3 made it to this round (Hirudinea [leeches], Eucestoda [tapeworms], D. medinensis [nematode]) and all three were against other parasites.

The biggest landslide among Mammals was Didelphidae (possums) beating Hyracoidea (dassies) (80.26%)

The biggest landslide among Birds was Columbiformes (pigeons and doves) beating (flamingos) (72.34%)

The biggest landslide among Non-Avian Reptiles was Serpentes (snakes) beating Rhynchocephalia (tuatara) (60.60%). The closest match among Reptiles was Iguania (iguanas, chameleons...) beating Anguimorpha (Komodo dragon) (51.09%)

The biggest landslide among Cartilaginous Fish was Myliobatiformes (stingrays) beating Rajiformes (skates) (81.20%). The closest match was Rhinopristiformes (shovelnose ray, sawfish...) beating Torpediniformes (electric rays) (51.44%)

The biggest landslide among Bony Fish (and Chordates in general) was Osteoglossiformes (African Knifefish) beating Hiodontiformes (mooneyes) (84.71%). The closest match was Toxotidae (archerfish) beating Istiophoriformes (swordfish) (50.64%).

The biggest landslide among Echinoderms was Asteroids (starfish) beating Peripodida (sea daisies) (82.95%). The closest match was Echinacea (sea urchins) beating Gnathostomata (sand dollars) (55.38%).

The closest match among Annelids was Eunicida (eg. Bobbit worm) beating Phyllodocida (eg. Gossamer worm) (54.38%)

The biggest landslide among Gastropods was Neomphalida (volcano snails) beating Umbraculoidea (false limpets) (86.67%). The closest was Conidae (cone snails) beating Strombidae (conches) (51.39%)

The biggest landslide among Cephalopods was Sepiida (cuttlefish) beating Spirulida (Ram's horn squid) (77.53%). The closest match was Oegopsida (glass squid, giant squid...) beating Myopsida (European squid, reef squid...) (61.9%).

The biggest landslide among other molluscs was Polyplacophora (chitons) beating Scaphopoda (Tusk Shells) (84.35%). The closest was Heterodonta (edible clams) beating Palaeoheterodonta (freshwater mussels) (52.08%)

The closest match among Insects was Mantodea (mantises) beating Blattodea (roaches and termites) (72.9%). Interestingly still a pretty big landslide.

The biggest landslide among Crustaceans was Thecostraca (barnacles) beating Tantulocarida (parasites of crustaceans) (83.33%). The closest match was Branchiopoda (fairy shrimp) beating Copepods (56.54%)

The closest match among Invertibrates was Eucestoda (tapeworms) beating Amphilinidea (parasites of turtles) (50.65%).

Round 2 starts tomorrow!

[maniculum]

Bestiaryposting Results: Mlekragg

Unsurprisingly, multiple people read the entry and immediately clocked what this was. (Thank you for not actually making a guess in text, so that people who don't recognize it are able to work without that preconception.) I didn't want to leave it out, because the mythological ones are fun, but unlike some of the others, the modern conception of this beast is pretty much exactly what the bestiary says.

Anyway, as always, if you don't know what I'm talking about, you can find an explanation for this whole thing at https://maniculum.tumblr.com/bestiaryposting. If you want to join in, the new entry for each week is tagged with "maniculum bestiaryposting" so it should be findable. This week's entry can be reviewed here:

Below the cut you will find the drawings responding to it, in roughly chronological order:

@silverhart-makes-art (link to post here) decided to branch out in an unusual direction with this one, in order to avoid drawing the creature they'd identified from the entry and also have some fun with it. I just think this is some quality creature design. Love the mask-thing, love the springy tail, and that's a really good rendering of a cuttlefish face IMHO. There's a really interesting explanation for all of these features, what inspired them and how it all works together, in the linked post, which you should go read.

@moonygryffin (link to post here) took a more direct approach, with the twist that the creature here is modeled on American fauna rather than ones the medieval Europeans would have been aware of. The body is a mountain lion, and the man-like head is a golden-headed lion tamarin, which of course comes with its own mane. I enjoy the choice to not use a lion lion, but rather two animals with "lion" in their name; also I've always thought lion tamarins were very cool-looking. For more details -- and an example of an attempt by MoonyGryffin to draw the same creature several years ago -- see the linked post. (Also thank you for providing alt text.)

@sweetlyfez (link to post here) has made an attempt to take the entry literally without drawing the creature she has recognized, which is a challenge considering how specific the description is. I think the decision to give it flea legs to help with that exceptional jumping is clever. SweetlyFez describes the result as an "awful creature" and... honestly I can't argue, I wouldn't want to be anywhere near one of these. In fact I think I'm going to wrap up this commentary and scroll down so I don't keep making eye contact with it.

@pomrania has also decided to go the route of "let's get weird with it", and avoided the literal interpretation by re-analyzing the word "has". This is similar to that style of joke one hears now and then -- you know, "he has the heart of a poet... he keeps it in a jar at home." (Incidentally, props to Mary Shelley for being perhaps the only person who could make that claim and not be kidding.) So this creature has the face of a man and the body of a lion, not in the sense that it was born with them, but in the sense that it keeps them as possessions. Very clever, and the underlying creature design is also fantastically creepy in my opinion.

@coolest-capybara (link to post here) mentions that she didn't recognize the description, and has given us this really cool-looking, rather menacing creature in their excellent medieval style. (This is why I insist on not naming the beasts even when it seems clear what it is -- this amazing piece of art might have looked entirely different if someone posted a spoiler.) I'm really struck by how it simultaneously looks like a patchwork sort of creature (different front & back legs, etc.) but all flows together into a cohesive whole. Just really well done, I think. (Also, thank you for including alt text.)

@cheapsweets (link to post here) has drawn the creature mid-leap, showing off its jumping prowess by shooting straight up into the air. I think this drawing does a very good job at combining human and lion anatomy to make something unsettling -- and the inclusion of the skull diagram up in the top left points to the amount of thought that went into this. As always, please check out the linked post for a detailed discussion of the design. (Also, thank you for including alt text.)

@strixcattus (link to post here) has drawn one that's oddly cute, and looks a bit worried. However, according to the description they've written in the linked post, this reaction on my part is probably going to get me killed, because apparently they're still quite vicious. I like it, though -- and, as always, I urge you to go read the linked post for this one.

On to the Aberdeen Bestiary... oh, we can't, actually. This is another missing page. So here's the illustration from the Ashmole Bestiary instead:

So, first of all, this is indeed the manticore, and I'm sure most if not all of the people who said they had guessed it got that correct.

Second, we can also note that all the artists who said something along the lines of "well we know about the issues of drawing medieval scorpions, so the scorpion-tail description doesn't need to be literal" were also correct there. Apparently this time a scorpion tail is just spiky all over, which I have to admit does look kinda cool.

Now let's address the elephant in the room. WHAT is that thing on its HEAD? My best guess is that it's meant to be a crown -- medieval art often sticks hats on nonhuman creatures with human faces, almost as if the artist wants to make sure you know it looks like a human head on purpose. I don't see crowns that often, though; usually it's just a cloth hat. (The one in Bodley MS 764, where I got the text for this entry, is clearly wearing a Phrygian cap.) I find myself unable to see it as anything but a daring hairstyle that is absolutely not working for it, though.

Anyway. The manticore is an odd one in its continuity here -- a lot of the mythical creatures in the bestiary have been changed, reinterpreted, or forgotten in the intervening centuries. I think maybe the manticore happens to have hit that sweet spot where it's popular enough that people remember it, but not so popular that it gets excessively telephoned through widespread transmission. I think a couple people noted that the Standard Fantasy manticore is more or less spot on to this description, and indeed, I can only think of one change:

(Art from the Magic: the Gathering card "Crimson Manticore", artist Daniel Gelon)

At some point, those bastards got wings. It's not universal at this time, but if you do an image search for "manticore", the majority of the modern ones are winged. I'm not really sure where that came from.

(Side note: I tested this by doing a Google image search, and one of the top results was a particularly odd-looking image, so I clicked on it out of curiosity. It was at the top of an... article? on a webpage I'd never heard of, and the opening of said article included the sentence, "In medieval bestiaries and art, the manticore was depicted with unique features such as paws, teeth, and fur." You don't say there, bud.)

Interestingly, the D&D manticore is slightly different from the description in an additional way.

Instead of a scorpion tail, it has a tail covered in spines. This has apparently been part of the D&D manticore since the beginning -- the above image is from 2e, but the 1e version had the same tail. (I just didn't use it because it's not as clear in the picture.)

Now, scroll back up to that Ashmole Bestiary image. The one where the tail doesn't really look anything like a scorpion's. Looks... similar to this in broad concept.

I doubt that Gygax or Arneson or whoever designed that aspect of their manticore after one bestiary image, so I popped over to bestiary.ca to see what else was out there. Out of the 38 medieval manticore images collected on that website, there are only two with a tail covered in spikes: the Ashmole manticore and one other that's clearly just a less-skilled artist working from the same image (it also has the same hat). Looking at the text sources, though:

"...it has a tail like a land scorpion, in which there is a sting; it darts forth the spines with which it is covered instead of hair..." -- Aristotle, De animalibus

"To the end of its tail is attached the sting of a scorpion, and this might be over a cubit in length; and the tail has stings at intervals on either side." -- Aelianus, On the Characteristics of Animals

Okay, that's the D&D version, mystery solved. New question: is it a coincidence that the Ashmole illustration fits Aelianus's description? Remember, the page is missing from the Aberdeen bestiary and the Ashmole bestiary isn't translated. The text comes from Bodley MS 764, which does not have a spiky-tailed manticore. My Latin is terrible and I'm untrained in palaeography, so I can't tell whether the entry there preserves the spiky description.

If any palaeographers out there want to solve this one for me, it's Bodleian MS Ashmole 1511, f.22v-23r, available digitally here. (I'll put some screenshots below, but I expect it's easier to zoom properly on the library's digitized manuscript.)

Okay, that's all I've got. Enjoy your week everyone.

[death-by-moth]

I am currently at the beach and this has gotten me thinking about Mermay, and I had some thoughts on what type of aquatic animals each of the TF2 mercs (plus Pauling, Admin, and Saxton Hale) would be. Here are my ideas so far:

Scout - Fourwing Flying fish

Soldier - Bull Shark

Pyro - Weedy Seadragon

Demoman - Black Marlin or Porcupine Pufferfish

Heavy - Beluga Whale

Engineer - Hardhead Catfish

Medic - Giant Moray Eel

Sniper - Common Lionfish or Banded Archerfish

Spy - European Common Cuttlefish

Miss Pauling - Sea Angel or Dumbo Octopus

The Administrator - Australian Box Jellyfish

Saxton Hale - Orca

(Might draw a couple of these sometime in the future if I have time!)

[cobrawolfmeiji]

Thulhuu: Kwami of Horror

Name: Thulhuu

Gender: Male

Aspect: Horror

Animal Form: European Common Cuttlefish

Color, Green, Red and Yellow

Miraculous Iteam: Carved Cuttlebone Cameo Brooch

Miracle Box: Atlantean Miracle Box (Father Box)

Owner: N/A

Transformation Phrase: Thulhuu! Time to SCREAM!!!

Detransformation Phrase: waits dreaming

History: He is the Kwami of Horror, the one who dreams nightmares and is scared of his own shadow. Thulhuu is one of the Kwami of the Atlantean Miracle Box, which was lost with the Destruction of Atlantis, only to end up with Juleka Couffaine, who is a bit of a Lovecraft Fan.

[ikatako38]

TPWCH Fun Facts Day 5

The TPWCH cast is a diverse bunch!

(See Day 4 for clarification on Cepholing geography terms.)

Inklings

Three is half Mexinkan and a quarter Colorombian (Colombian)

Pearl is three-quarters Frensh (French)

Four has white ancestors from a smattering of European countries, but her family has lived in Inkopolis for four generations.

Cap’n Cuttlefish is Japanese, Callie is 1/4 Japanese, and Marie is 3/4 Japenese

Octolings

Octolings are generally very multiracial, likely due to the randomly arranged marriages which don’t take race into account. Still, Octolings that are closer to each other are more likely to be matched, so most Octolings can trace their roots back to a general area. However, once DJ Octavio started his campaign to steal the Zapfish, drafted soliers from all ovet the world were sent to Octo Valley and Octo canyon, which is why we see displaced Octolings from all over the world in Inkopolis right now.

Seyu is South Beigean (Asian, see edit to Day 4) with a bit of Southeast Beigean.

Leo is Black and traces his roots back to Domininka and Haitinks, as well as traces of other Caribbean countries.

Yuki is East Beigean, mostly Japenese and Ankorean (Korean)

Jeluva is East Afishcan

Eight has no idea where he is from or what his parents were like. His pale skin tone was chosen to make him appear skeletal and somewhat sickly to reflect the events in the Metro. He eventually gains some more color when he’s finally exposed to the sun regularly, but staying isolated in Three’s apartment still isn’t quite doing it yet. His skin tone also sets up a contrast with Seyu’s, which has very warm undertones that reflect the sunshine and happiness he’s found on the Surface leading up to the start of TPWCH. Basically, Eight needs more sun.

Mi Hogar Eres Tú

A bunch of the characters are racebent in MHET! Some examples:

El Capitán Jibión, Callie and Marie are Argentintian rather than Japenese [and they use the voseo!]

Pearl and Marina are both Colorombian.

Cuatro is Spanish.

[johnthejacobs]

Penver Products Ltd. Share Price Rallies High

Introduction

Penver Products Ltd. is a prominent player in the food industry, Investors have witnessed a remarkable surge in Penver Products Ltd. Share Price recently. This surge has caught the attention of financial analysts, sparking discussions and speculation about the underlying factors driving this impressive rally in Penver Products Ltd. Share Price. Penver Products Ltd. is a vertically integrated company deeply involved in aquaculture, processing, and global marketing of fishery products. Its operations encompass a wide range of activities, from owning shrimp farms to managing processing facilities and exporting products worldwide.

The company's processing facilities, situated at Gudur in Andhra Pradesh and a leased facility at Aroor in Kerala, collectively boast an impressive annual installed capacity of approximately 15,000 tonnes. This robust infrastructure enables Penver Products Ltd. to efficiently handle the processing and packaging of various fishery products.

In addition to its processing capabilities, Penver Products Ltd. operates its shrimp farms across 500 acres in Koniki, West Godavari District, which is renowned as the aquaculture hub of India. This strategic location allows the company to oversee the entire production cycle, from cultivation to harvest, ensuring quality control and traceability throughout the process.

The company's reach extends far beyond Indian shores, with its products being exported to all continents. Notably, a significant portion of its exports is directed towards the US market, where Penver Products Ltd. supplies renowned retailers such as Walmart, Kroger, Ahold, and Albertsons, along with prominent food service companies like US Foods, Sysco, and Restaurant Foods. Furthermore, its products also find their way to European markets, including retail giant Carrefour.

Penver Products Ltd.'s diverse product range encompasses both ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat items, crafted from farmed Vannamei and Black Tiger shrimps, as well as various capture fishery products such as wild shrimps, squid, cuttlefish, octopus, and assorted fishes. This extensive portfolio caters to the evolving preferences of consumers worldwide, offering convenience without compromising on quality or taste.

The company's commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed, as it has earned recognition from the Global Aquaculture Alliance's (GAA) Best Aquaculture Practices team. Penver Products Ltd. stands as the first entity in India to achieve the prestigious four-star Best Aquaculture Practices status for shrimp or any species. This accolade serves as a testament to the company's dedication to sustainable practices and adherence to stringent quality standards.

In summary, Penver Products Ltd.'s vertically integrated business model, coupled with its strong infrastructure, global reach, diverse product portfolio, and commitment to sustainability, positions it as a leader in the aquaculture and fishery industry. As it continues to innovate and expand its operations, the company is poised to maintain its upward trajectory, delivering value to stakeholders and setting new benchmarks for excellence in the sector.

Background of Penver Products Ltd.

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Recent Developments

In recent months, Penver Products Ltd. has experienced a series of positive developments that have contributed to the surge in its share price. These developments include successful expansion initiatives, strategic partnerships, and impressive financial performance.

Expansion Initiatives

One of the key factors driving the increase in Penver Products Ltd.'s share price is its ambitious expansion initiatives. The company has been actively investing in expanding its production capacity and geographic reach. This expansion not only enhances Penver's ability to meet growing demand but also positions it for sustained growth in the future.

Strategic Partnerships

Penver Products Ltd. has also been forging strategic partnerships with other industry players, which has further bolstered investor confidence. These partnerships provide access to new markets, technologies, and resources, strengthening Penver's competitive position in the industry.

Financial Performance

The strong financial performance of Penver Products Ltd. has been another significant driver of its share price rally. The company has consistently delivered robust revenue growth and profitability, exceeding market expectations. Investors have been impressed by Penver's ability to generate value and maintain strong financial health even amidst challenging market conditions.

Market Sentiment

The bullish sentiment surrounding Penver Products Ltd. has been reflected in the stock market, with investors showing increased interest and confidence in the company's prospects. Analysts have been revising their price targets upwards, citing favorable industry trends and Penver's solid fundamentals as reasons for optimism.

Future Outlook

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Conclusion

The recent surge in Penver Products Ltd.'s share price underscores the market's confidence in the company's business model, growth prospects, and ability to deliver shareholder value. As Penver continues to execute its strategic initiatives and capitalize on emerging opportunities, investors remain optimistic about its future trajectory.

[dailycephalopods]

Daily Cephalopod #73

[brookston]

Holidays 10.10

Holidays

Adult Human Female Day

Arbor Day (Poland)

Army Day (Sri Lanka)

Bonza Bottler Day

Canning Day (Japan)

Capital Liberation Day (Vietnam)

Commonwealth Culture Day (Northern Mariana Islands)

Curaçao Day (Curaçao)

Day of Action Against Mercury Pollution (Peru)

Double Ten Day (Taiwan)

Earth Observation Day

European Fragile X Awareness Day

Eye Protection Day (Japan)

Feast of Chains of Transmission

Fishing Day (Japan)

Fleetwood Mac Day (L.A., California)

Ganging Day

Global Jamstack Day

Huduma Day (Kenya)

Hug a Drummer Day

Hull Fair begins (Hull, England)

International Jumping Spider Day

International Stage Management Day

International Walk to School/Bike to School Day

Island Day (Japan)

Journee Nationale de la Femme Marocaine (National Women’s Day; Morocco)

Kivi Day (a.k.a. Finnish Literature Day)

Kruger Day (South Africa)

Local Government Day (Philippines)

Love Your Eyes Day (Japan)

Maroons Day (Suriname)

Moi Day (Kenya)

Motorsports Memorial Day

National Curves Day

National Day (Taiwan)

National Handbag Day

National Heritage Day (Turks and Caicos Islands)

National Hug-a-Kevin Day

National Love Your Hair Day

National Metric Day

National Officials Day

National Paint a Blue Tree Day (Australia)

National Philately Day (India)

National Porter Day

National Real Men Wear Pink Day

National SHIFT10 Day

National Tic Tac Day

National Trumpet Day

National Walk to a Park Day

Naval Academy Day (US)

No Child Left Outside Day

Outer Space Treaty Day

Party Foundation Day (North Korea)

Patti Smith Day (Boston, Massachusetts)

Powers of Ten Day

Progressive Rock Day

Public Bath Day (Japan)

Referendum Day (Austria)

Squidturday (a.k.a. Squid and Cuttlefish Day)

Sunflower Day (French Republic)

Tag der Volksabstimmung (Referendum Day; Austria)

Tau Epsilon Phi Founders Day

Thomas Traherne Day (Anglican)

Tuxedo Day

Utamaduni Day (Kenya)

Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day

World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day

World Audiologists Day

World Day Against the Death Penalty

World Homeless Day

World Inclusion Day

World Mental Health Day (UN)

World Pickleball Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Angel Food Cake Day

Ham & Cheese Croissant Day

Mochi Day (Japan)

National Cake Decorating Day

National Red Solo Cup Day

Okonomiyaki Day (Japan)

Tuna Day (Japan)

World Plant-Based Burger Day

World Porridge Day

2nd Tuesday in October

Ada Lovelace Day [2nd Tuesday]

Arbor Day (Guam) [2nd Tuesday]

Headspace Day (Australia) [2nd Tuesday]

International Face Your Fears Day [2nd Tuesday]

National Peyronie’s Disease Awareness Day [2nd Tuesday]

Own Business Day [2nd Tuesday]

World Child Development Day [2nd Tuesday]

Independence Days

Cuba (from Spain, 1868)

Fiji (from UK, 1970)

Lazonesia (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

New Custosia (Declared; 2016) [unrecognized]

Republic of Alba (Declared; 1944) [Conquered 11.2.1844]

Saba (from the Netherlands, 2010)

Feast Days

Aequinoctium Autumnale V (Pagan)

Angela Truszkowska (Christian; Blessed)

Antoine Watteau (Artology)

Cerbonius (Christian; Saint)

Daniel Comboni (Christian; Saint)

Dildo Day (Pastafarian)

Eulampius and Eulampia (Christian; Saint)

Festival for Juno Moneta (Ancient Rome)

Francis Borgia (Christian; Saint)

Gereon and companions (Christian; Saints)

John of Bridlington (Christian; Saint)

Madeline Murray O’Hair Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

María Catalina Irigoyen Echegaray (Maria Desposorios; Christian; Blessed)

Nicolas de Largillière (Artology)

Paulinus of York (in England; Christian; Saint)

Pinytus (Christian; Saint)

Rankin Frackle (Muppetism)

Rub Things On Your Lover Day (Pastafarian)

St. Bonaventura (Positivist; Saint)

Tanca (Christian; Saint)

Vida Dutton Scudder (Episcopal Church)

Viktor of Xanten (Christian; Saint)

Warai Matsuri (Laughing Festival; Japan)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Binary Day [1010] (5 of 9)

Fatal Day (Pagan) [20 of 24]

Prime Number Day: 283 [61 of 72]

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

The Amber Spyglass, by Philip Pullman (Novel; 2000) [His Dark Materials #3]

Arrow (TV Series; 2012)

Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand (Propaganda Fiction; 1957)

The Barnyard Battle (Disney Cartoon; 1929)

The Barnyard Broadcast (Disney Cartoon; 1931)

Boogie Nights (Film; 1997)

Boulevardier from the Bronx (WB MM Cartoon; 1936)

The Brave and the Boulder or To Each His Stone (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 116; 1961)

Clockwise (Film; 1986)

Come Taste the Band, by Deep Purple (Album; 1975)

Comfort and Joy (Film; 1984)

Death at the President's Lodging, by Michael Innes (Novel; 1936) [Inspector Appleby #1]

The Duchess (Film; 2008)

From Russia with Love (London Film Premiere; 1963) [James Bond #2]

Giant (Film; 1956)

The Gorilla Mystery (Disney Cartoon; 1930)

The Guide, by R.K. Narayan (Novel; 1958)

Hot Rats, by Frank Zappa (Album; 1969)

In Rainbows, by Radiohead (Album; 2007)

In the Court of the Crimson King, by King Crimson (Album; 1969)

Jesus Christ Superstar (Soundtrack Recorded; 1969)

Kagemusha (Film; 1980)

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (Film; 2003)

Leader of the Pack, by the Shangri-Las (Song; 1964)

Mickey’s Elephant (Disney Cartoon; 1936)

The Monkees, by The Monkees (Album; 1966)

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (Film; 1941)

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (TV Series; 2013)

Patience, by Gilbert & Sullivan (Comic Opera; 1881)

Peggy Sue Got Married (Film; 1986)

Private Benjamin (Film; 1980)

Songs from the Labyrinth, by Sting (Album; 2006)

St. George and the Dragonet, by Stan Freberg (Song; 1953)

St. Vincent (Film; 2014)

The San Blasters or Big Bang on the Beach (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 115; 1961)

Tragic Kingdom, by No Doubt (Album; 1995)

Trick or Treat (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

True Stories (Film; 1986)

Video Games, by Lana Del Rey (Song; 2011)

Washington Square (Film; 1997)

Whiplash (Film; 2014)

Wild About Hurry (WB MM Cartoon; 1959)

Winter's Tales, by Isak Dinesen (Novel; 1942)

Today’s Name Days

Gereon, Samuel, Viktor (Austria)

Danijel, Danko, Hugolin, Samuel, Viktor (Croatia)

Marina (Czech Republic)

Gereon (Denmark)

Karmo, Varmo, Võso (Estonia)

Aleksi, Aleksis (Finland)

Ghislain, Virgile (France)

Gereon, Samuel, Valerie, Viktor (Germany)

Evlambios (Greece)

Gedeon (Hungary)

Daniele (Italy)

Arveds, Arvīds, Arvis, Druvis, Vigo (Latvia)

Butautė, Danielius, Gilvydas (Lithuania)

Frida, Fridtjof, Frits (Norway)

Franciszek, German, Kalistrat, Lutomir, Paulin, Tomił (Poland)

Ambrozie, Evlampia, Evlampie (România)

Slavomíra (Slovakia)

Tomás (Spain)

Harriet, Harry (Sweden)

Dan, Dana, Dane, Danica, Daniel, Daniela, Daniella, Danielle, Danny (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 283 of 2024; 82 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 41 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 8 of 28]

Chinese: Month 8 (Xin-You), Day 26 (Xin-Chou)

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

Hebrew: 25 Tishri 5784

Islamic: 25 Rabi I 1445

J Cal: 13 Shù; Sixday [13 of 30]

Julian: 27 September 2023

Moon: 14%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 3 Descartes (11th Month) [St. Bonaventura]

Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 14 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 17 of 89)

Zodiac: Libra (Day 17 of 30)

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Holidays 10.10

Holidays

Adult Human Female Day

Arbor Day (Poland)

Army Day (Sri Lanka)

Bonza Bottler Day

Canning Day (Japan)

Capital Liberation Day (Vietnam)

Commonwealth Culture Day (Northern Mariana Islands)

Curaçao Day (Curaçao)

Day of Action Against Mercury Pollution (Peru)

Double Ten Day (Taiwan)

Earth Observation Day

European Fragile X Awareness Day

Eye Protection Day (Japan)

Feast of Chains of Transmission

Fishing Day (Japan)

Fleetwood Mac Day (L.A., California)

Ganging Day

Global Jamstack Day

Huduma Day (Kenya)

Hug a Drummer Day

Hull Fair begins (Hull, England)

International Jumping Spider Day

International Stage Management Day

International Walk to School/Bike to School Day

Island Day (Japan)

Journee Nationale de la Femme Marocaine (National Women’s Day; Morocco)

Kivi Day (a.k.a. Finnish Literature Day)

Kruger Day (South Africa)

Local Government Day (Philippines)

Love Your Eyes Day (Japan)

Maroons Day (Suriname)

Moi Day (Kenya)

Motorsports Memorial Day

National Curves Day

National Day (Taiwan)

National Handbag Day

National Heritage Day (Turks and Caicos Islands)

National Hug-a-Kevin Day

National Love Your Hair Day

National Metric Day

National Officials Day

National Paint a Blue Tree Day (Australia)

National Philately Day (India)

National Porter Day

National Real Men Wear Pink Day

National SHIFT10 Day

National Tic Tac Day

National Trumpet Day

National Walk to a Park Day

Naval Academy Day (US)

No Child Left Outside Day

Outer Space Treaty Day

Party Foundation Day (North Korea)

Patti Smith Day (Boston, Massachusetts)

Powers of Ten Day

Progressive Rock Day

Public Bath Day (Japan)

Referendum Day (Austria)

Squidturday (a.k.a. Squid and Cuttlefish Day)

Sunflower Day (French Republic)

Tag der Volksabstimmung (Referendum Day; Austria)

Tau Epsilon Phi Founders Day

Thomas Traherne Day (Anglican)

Tuxedo Day

Utamaduni Day (Kenya)

Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day

World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day

World Audiologists Day

World Day Against the Death Penalty

World Homeless Day

World Inclusion Day

World Mental Health Day (UN)

World Pickleball Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Angel Food Cake Day

Ham & Cheese Croissant Day

Mochi Day (Japan)

National Cake Decorating Day

National Red Solo Cup Day

Okonomiyaki Day (Japan)

Tuna Day (Japan)

World Plant-Based Burger Day

World Porridge Day

2nd Tuesday in October

Ada Lovelace Day [2nd Tuesday]

Arbor Day (Guam) [2nd Tuesday]

Headspace Day (Australia) [2nd Tuesday]

International Face Your Fears Day [2nd Tuesday]

National Peyronie’s Disease Awareness Day [2nd Tuesday]

Own Business Day [2nd Tuesday]

World Child Development Day [2nd Tuesday]

Independence Days

Cuba (from Spain, 1868)

Fiji (from UK, 1970)

Lazonesia (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

New Custosia (Declared; 2016) [unrecognized]

Republic of Alba (Declared; 1944) [Conquered 11.2.1844]

Saba (from the Netherlands, 2010)

Feast Days

Aequinoctium Autumnale V (Pagan)

Angela Truszkowska (Christian; Blessed)

Antoine Watteau (Artology)

Cerbonius (Christian; Saint)

Daniel Comboni (Christian; Saint)

Dildo Day (Pastafarian)

Eulampius and Eulampia (Christian; Saint)

Festival for Juno Moneta (Ancient Rome)

Francis Borgia (Christian; Saint)

Gereon and companions (Christian; Saints)

John of Bridlington (Christian; Saint)

Madeline Murray O’Hair Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

María Catalina Irigoyen Echegaray (Maria Desposorios; Christian; Blessed)

Nicolas de Largillière (Artology)

Paulinus of York (in England; Christian; Saint)

Pinytus (Christian; Saint)

Rankin Frackle (Muppetism)

Rub Things On Your Lover Day (Pastafarian)

St. Bonaventura (Positivist; Saint)

Tanca (Christian; Saint)

Vida Dutton Scudder (Episcopal Church)

Viktor of Xanten (Christian; Saint)

Warai Matsuri (Laughing Festival; Japan)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Binary Day [1010] (5 of 9)

Fatal Day (Pagan) [20 of 24]

Prime Number Day: 283 [61 of 72]

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

The Amber Spyglass, by Philip Pullman (Novel; 2000) [His Dark Materials #3]

Arrow (TV Series; 2012)

Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand (Propaganda Fiction; 1957)

The Barnyard Battle (Disney Cartoon; 1929)

The Barnyard Broadcast (Disney Cartoon; 1931)

Boogie Nights (Film; 1997)

Boulevardier from the Bronx (WB MM Cartoon; 1936)

The Brave and the Boulder or To Each His Stone (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 116; 1961)

Clockwise (Film; 1986)

Come Taste the Band, by Deep Purple (Album; 1975)

Comfort and Joy (Film; 1984)

Death at the President's Lodging, by Michael Innes (Novel; 1936) [Inspector Appleby #1]

The Duchess (Film; 2008)

From Russia with Love (London Film Premiere; 1963) [James Bond #2]

Giant (Film; 1956)

The Gorilla Mystery (Disney Cartoon; 1930)

The Guide, by R.K. Narayan (Novel; 1958)

Hot Rats, by Frank Zappa (Album; 1969)

In Rainbows, by Radiohead (Album; 2007)

In the Court of the Crimson King, by King Crimson (Album; 1969)

Jesus Christ Superstar (Soundtrack Recorded; 1969)

Kagemusha (Film; 1980)

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (Film; 2003)

Leader of the Pack, by the Shangri-Las (Song; 1964)

Mickey’s Elephant (Disney Cartoon; 1936)

The Monkees, by The Monkees (Album; 1966)

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (Film; 1941)

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (TV Series; 2013)

Patience, by Gilbert & Sullivan (Comic Opera; 1881)

Peggy Sue Got Married (Film; 1986)

Private Benjamin (Film; 1980)

Songs from the Labyrinth, by Sting (Album; 2006)

St. George and the Dragonet, by Stan Freberg (Song; 1953)

St. Vincent (Film; 2014)

The San Blasters or Big Bang on the Beach (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 115; 1961)

Tragic Kingdom, by No Doubt (Album; 1995)

Trick or Treat (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

True Stories (Film; 1986)

Video Games, by Lana Del Rey (Song; 2011)

Washington Square (Film; 1997)

Whiplash (Film; 2014)

Wild About Hurry (WB MM Cartoon; 1959)

Winter's Tales, by Isak Dinesen (Novel; 1942)

Today’s Name Days

Gereon, Samuel, Viktor (Austria)

Danijel, Danko, Hugolin, Samuel, Viktor (Croatia)

Marina (Czech Republic)

Gereon (Denmark)

Karmo, Varmo, Võso (Estonia)

Aleksi, Aleksis (Finland)

Ghislain, Virgile (France)

Gereon, Samuel, Valerie, Viktor (Germany)

Evlambios (Greece)

Gedeon (Hungary)

Daniele (Italy)

Arveds, Arvīds, Arvis, Druvis, Vigo (Latvia)

Butautė, Danielius, Gilvydas (Lithuania)

Frida, Fridtjof, Frits (Norway)

Franciszek, German, Kalistrat, Lutomir, Paulin, Tomił (Poland)

Ambrozie, Evlampia, Evlampie (România)

Slavomíra (Slovakia)

Tomás (Spain)

Harriet, Harry (Sweden)

Dan, Dana, Dane, Danica, Daniel, Daniela, Daniella, Danielle, Danny (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 283 of 2024; 82 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 41 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 8 of 28]

Chinese: Month 8 (Xin-You), Day 26 (Xin-Chou)

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

Hebrew: 25 Tishri 5784

Islamic: 25 Rabi I 1445

J Cal: 13 Shù; Sixday [13 of 30]

Julian: 27 September 2023

Moon: 14%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 3 Descartes (11th Month) [St. Bonaventura]

Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 14 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 17 of 89)

Zodiac: Libra (Day 17 of 30)

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Activity 2: Billingsgate Fish Market & Borough Market

Part 1: Billingsgate Fish Market

Grey Mullet is an oily fish and bottom feeder, which can give it a negative reputation of tasting fishy or muddy, but as long as it is fresh it makes an inexpensive and delicious protein. Because of its oiliness, it is more forgiving of being overcooked and it can hold its own against flavourful sauces, just pay attention to its many small bones. Recipe: https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/pan-fried-grey-mullet-recipe

2. Whelks are sea snails that have been a traditionally important food in many seaside European areas. In Britain they are often served boiled, in a vinegar dressing or with butter, as a sort of bar snack, whereas in France and Spain they are typically served with aioli. In both Portugal and Korea they are canned. However, they don’t have to be served plain, they can also be stir fried or battered for something different. Recipe: https://www.lovenorwichfood.co.uk/recipe/sherry-battered-whelks/.

3. Langoustines, Dublin Bay Prawns, or Scampi as they are often called in the UK are small crustaceans in the lobster family. While scampi in North America is typically shrimp in a garlicky white wine-butter sauce served over pasta, scampi in Europe typically refers to the cooked tails of the langoustine in many preparations. Most common on British menus is breaded scampi, usually served with chips and Tartar sauce. Recipe: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/scampi-tartare-sauce

4. Monkfish is a type of anglerfish and has evolved over time from discard to restaurant darling. Its original reputation as a second-rate fish was likely due to its hideous looks, but beneath that frightening exterior hides mild, succulent flesh that has sometimes been called “poor man’s lobster” although the price has risen significantly. In the market it was sold headless, with the skin peeled back to reveal the white flesh of the loins and tail. The boneless fillets are adaptable to a number of cooking styles, but the flavour is delicate and can be masked by strong sauces. The firm texture of the flesh will hold up to methods such as grilling or roasting. In France it is often served in soups, whereas Japanese restaurants, the liver, referred to as ‘ankimo’ is prized, and many are exported from Britain. Recipe: https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fish-recipes/grilled-or-roasted-monkfish-with-black-olive-sauce-and-lemon-mash/

5. Throughout the market we saw displays of cuttlefish cloaked in messy black ink, and one of the highlights of the trip for me was getting to break down a cuttlefish under instruction from CJ Jackson. Cuttlefish is similar to squid in taste and texture, and the ink sacs in its mantle are also highly valued for cooking. Much of the cuttlefish catch is exported to places like Spain and Portugal, but just like squid it is delicious quickly fried, sautéed, or stir fried, or slowly braised. Its neutral flavour makes it adaptable for a variety of cuisines, and both the mantle, cut into strips, and the tentacles can be eaten, though the tentacles are typically slow cooked. One of the most popular preparations for squid and cuttlefish in England is to batter or crumb and fry it, both in the style of the Mediterranean as calamari and Chinese-style salt and pepper squid/cuttlefish. Recipe: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/recipes/0/crispy-fried-salt-and-pepper-cuttlefish-brixham-calamari-recipe/

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Nintendo switch splatoon 2

The Octo Expansion is the 'vacation' Agent 3 and Cap'n Cuttlefish are on, which is referenced within the base game's single-player campaign. The events of the Octo Expansion story mode takes place at the same time as the base game's story does. Octo Expansion DLC Main article: Octo Expansion This mode is set in Octo Canyon, a place similar to Octo Valley from the first game. The Squid Sisters Stories mention the snow globe DJ Octavio was imprisoned in is shattered and Cap'n Cuttlefish's shack is smashed. Callie and the Great Zapfish have disappeared and Marie recruits the player, designated Agent 4, to storm Octo Canyon to search for them. The events of the story mode take place two years after the completion of the first game's Octo Valley mode, while Cap'n Cuttlefish is on vacation with Agent 3. For the European version, the game was also localized to Dutch, German, Italian and Russian. Each version has its own translations of the game, even with slight differences between the North American/Oceanian and European versions' English, French, and Spanish translations. Previously, Oceania received the European version of the first Splatoon before receiving the North American version of this game.

The purpose of the three versions is to separate region-based content such as Splatfests, especially ones containing advertisements.

There are three versions of the game: Japanese, North American/Oceanian, and European. The Splatoon 2 Global Testfire demo was playable from 24 to 26 March 2017. The title was officially unveiled on 13 January 2017 at the Nintendo Switch Presentation in Tokyo, Japan and a demo was playable at Switch hands-on events. It is currently scheduled to release in 2022.Īlthough teased with the reveal of the Switch console, Nintendo did not officially confirm this or any other game showcased in the video as being in development at the time. Splatoon 2's successor, named Splatoon 3, was announced for the Nintendo Switch on 17 February 2021. 4.95 million), beating Ring Fit Adventure among others, and going on to become the ninth-best-selling Nintendo Switch title. The game proved to be massively successful, selling over 2.5 times as many units as Splatoon (12.68 million vs. A physical version of the game with its Octo Expansion DLC built in was released in Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan on 8 October 2021. The game was first teased on 20 October 2016 during the reveal trailer for the Nintendo Switch and released worldwide on 21 July 2017. The game builds further on the ink-based shooting mechanics introduced in Splatoon, with the general gameplay being identical, but adds new content including new weapons, stages, and a new horde mode named Salmon Run. Splatoon 2 is a third-person shooter developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch console, and the sequel to the Wii U game Splatoon. DeveloperĨ October 2021 (Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan with DLC)