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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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For almost 2,000 years, a once-bustling city in the desert of Saudi Arabia was left abandoned to the sands of time.Hegra, a thriving international trade hub in the first century AD, fell into a steady decline after it was annexed by the Roman empire in 106 AD.Then, in the centuries that followed, it was all but forgotten: occasionally mentioned by pilgrims on their way to Mecca, but left largely untouched.Yet languishing in the burning sun for nearly two millennia left the extraordinary site remarkably well-preserved.And now it has finally opened up to both tourists and experts who are hailing it...

Breathtaking ancient city discovered in the desert reveals secrets of a forgotten civilisation

Are you looking for a classic, biblical, traditionally masculine name that goes back to the Bible? Isaac may be the perfect choice for you. Derived from the Hebrew יִצְחָק (Yitzhak), the name Isaac in Hebrew means “one who laughs” or “one who rejoices.” In the Old Testament of the Bible, Isaac is the firstborn son of Abraham. He is one of the three biblical patriarchs revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

Isaac Name Meaning

Ancient Egypt is a subject that fascinates many, so it's only natural that it is committed to film multiple times. Sadly, most films about Ancient Egypt have been really bad--horrible, even. In a sea of low-quality B-movies about one of humanity's oldest societies, it can be really hard to find a good movie about the topic, especially if you're craving something in that genre.

10 Must-Watch Movies for Fans of Ancient Egypt

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Eric Majette, Jr. He is a modern-day Renaissance man—author, journalist, historian, world traveler, philanthropist, and passionate advocate for preserving Black history. He has dedicated his life and life's savings to acquiring, preserving, and presenting Black history artifacts, amassing one of the world's largest and most comprehensive traveling Black History Museum collections.

Preserving Black History: He curates "The African American Cultural Herita

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No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

(Tor 9780765382924, $27.99, 272pp, formats: hardcover, ebook, 08/13/2024) Near-future whodunit mystery novel. A group of employees and their CEO, celebrating the sale of their remarkable emotion-mapping-AI-algorithm, crash onto a not-quite-deserted tropical island. The survivors find a beautiful, fully-stocked private palace, with all the latest technological updates (though one without connection to the outside world). The house, however, has more secrets than anyone might have guessed, and a much darker reason for having been built and left behind.

New Books, 13 August 2024

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Saint Paul, MN

Step back in time and prepare yourself to be utterly charmed by a magnificent Victorian mansion that stands proudly in St. Paul, Minnesota: the James J. Hill House. This historic landmark, built by railroad magnate James J. Hill, is a testament to the lavish lifestyle of America’s industrial titans, offering an experience reminiscent of a Jane Austen novel.

This Stunning Victorian Mansion In Minnesota Will Make You Feel Like You’re In A Jane Austen Novel

Grammy Award-winning rock band Men At Work, led by original member Colin Hay, will embark on a U.S. headlining tour this fall. Formed in Melbourne in 1979 and best known for breakthrough hits such as "Down Under", "Who Can It Be Now?", "Be Good Johnny", "Overkill", and "It's a Mistake", Men At Work achieved a global success as a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum selling act before disbanding in 1985.

Colin Hay Leads Grammy Award-Winning Men At Work on U.S. Headlining Tour This Fall

Tracing their ancestral home to the picture-perfect Channel Islands, the Chumash likely descend from some of the Americas' earliest settlers. When I was in elementary school, my class read a book called Island of the Blue Dolphins about a young Indigenous girl who was stranded on an island off the coast of California. The novel is based on the true story of the "Lone Woman of San Nicolas", who supposedly lived alone on San Nicolas Island for 18 years during the mid-19th Century, after the rest of her native American tribe was relocated to the mainland by missionaries.

California's little-known ancient society

Vampire legends have fascinated people for centuries. These tales, filled with mystery and fear, span cultures and eras. But what makes these stories so enduring? Vampires are often depicted as immortal beings who feed on the life force of the living, usually blood. Their allure lies in their blend of horror and romance, making them both terrifying and captivating. From the ancient myths of Mesopotamia to the modern-day portrayals in movies and books, vampires have evolved but remain a staple in folklore. Why do these legends persist? Perhaps it's the fear of the unknown or the allure of eternal life. Whatever the reason, vampire stories continue to enthrall and terrify.

20 Facts About Vampire Legends

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(JTA) — David Biale, a professor of Jewish history who wrote award-winning books about heretics, free-thinkers, radicals and the marginalized in a method he called “counterhistory,” died Sunday of cancer. He was 75. The author and editor of nine books, Biale was considered a trailblazer in the fields of Jewish studies and Jewish history, challenging...

David Biale, scholar of Jewish thinkers and ideas on the margins, dies at 75

Since its discovery by modern researchers a century ago, an ancient structure known as the "Christian building" has become widely considered the cornerstone of early Christian architecture. Constructed around 232 C.E. in the ancient city of Dura-Europos, a Roman garrison town in what is now eastern Syria, the building is the only example of a "house church," or domus ecclesiae, a domestic space that was renovated for worship by Christians at a time when the open practice of their faith is thought to have made them subject to persecution.

House call: A new study rethinks early Christian landmark

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The Tank's LimeFest consist of new works presented by emerging artists and creative teams who identify as women, nonbinary or gender non-conforming to make way for more gender parity in the performing arts. One of the works being presented in particular is "Illegal Alien" written by Jordana Persad. This is...

The Tank's LIMEFEST 2024 To Present ILLEGAL ALIEN By Jordana Persad

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Imagine what life might have been like thousands of years ago, when hunter-gatherers roamed the earth. We have an image in our minds of how the days of early humans were crafted around their survival tasks – hunting, gathering, moving, and surviving. But, have you ever stopped to wonder...

Stone Age hunter-gatherers had a very organized domestic life

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Most Australians have heard of Norman Lindsay’s fantastical children’s book The Magic Pudding (1918).

Norman was one of ten talented siblings, many of whom became internationally renowned artists and writers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Lindsays were one of most culturally influential middle-class families in Australian history. 

How did a group of middle-class kids from a country town come to have such an impact on a national culture? Numerous studies have focused on individual Lindsays’ lives and careers, but few scholars have thought about the siblings as a collective. 

Examining the Lindsays as a group reveals the...

The Lindsays: how 10 siblings from the 19th century shaped Australian art and identity

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Basil Twist's DOGUGAESHI Comes To Japan Society This September

Japan Society launches its 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season with Basil Twist’s Dogugaeshi, a 20th anniversary revival of Twist’s Bessie award-winning fusion of mind-bending contemporary puppetry and...

Basil Twist's DOGUGAESHI Comes To Japan Society This September

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