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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Meta told TechCrunch it’s not actually testing ads in Threads yet, but it’s getting more underpinnings in place — now including this “Sponsored” badge that might appear next to an advertiser’s (or sponsored creator’s) username. It was spotted by developer Alessandro Paluzzi. Threads...

Threads is getting ads sooner or later — here’s what they might look like.

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One of the biggest names in music to come out within the last few months has got to be Chappell Roan. The singer-songwriter has been winning over fans with her '80s-synth-pop flair and her drag-queen-inspired personal style, and she's shown no signs of slowing down.But Chappell took to TikTok on Aug. 19 to address some concerns she's been having with her newfound fame. She disabled the comments on her videos, likely knowing that her posts would get a strong reaction. And indeed they have. Here's what Chappell said, and how social media has responded.Chappell Roan made comments about fame in...

Chappell Roan's Comments About Fame and "Entitled" Fans Spark Mixed Reactions

Both the winding crank and bezel surrounding the time-telling dials on Urwerk’s EMC SR-71 are made of a titanium alloy sourced from the fuselage of the spy plane. The mechanical watch also features an optical sensor measuring the accuracy of its timekeeping and its precision can be manually adjusted. Just 10 are being made, and they’ll sell for over $175,000 each.

Parts of this Blackbird-themed watch are made from a real SR-71.

It's been over 40 years since Leave It To Beaver actor Hugh Beaumont died of a heart attack in Munich, Germany in 1982. A former minister in real life, Hugh Beaumont was born in Lawrence, Kansas. He is best remembered as Ward Cleaver in Leave It To Beaver, the classic TV sitcom that originally aired for seven years in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

In Memory of 'Leave It To Beaver' Actor and Former Minister Hugh Beaumont: 4 Decades After His Death

Competition is a good thing, especially when it’s cute! We’re just not sure why CRKD would call the $20 Atom a “one-of-a-kind keychain controller” when the $25 8BitDo Micro and $20 Zero 2 have been around for years. The Micro even comes with a lanyard... But...

This tiny gamepad isn’t ‘one-of-a-kind,’ but it sure is adorable.

Click the blue “Take this Case” button. This enrolls you to have access to the case. Alternatively, the button may say “Log in to Take this Case.”. Read the case history. The “History and images” section provides you with initial background information and may contain images relevant to the case.

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A few folks working on decentralized social stuff just proposed a new symbol for all things fediverse: the asterism, represented here by three asterisks in a triangle. Looks like this: ⁂. I dig it! But I might like one of the Hacker News comments even better: “that’s the sarcasterisk and...

TIL what an “asterism” is.

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

An explosion from the side of an old brick building. A crashed bicycle in a city intersection. A cockroach in a box of takeout. It took less than 10 seconds to create each of these images with the Reimagine tool in the Pixel 9’s Magic Editor. They are crisp. They are in full color. They are high-fidelity. There is no suspicious background blur, no tell-tale sixth finger. These photographs are extraordinarily convincing, and they are all extremely fucking fake.

No one’s ready for this

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I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

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Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Meta is calling it quits on making a high-end mixed reality headset to compete with the Apple Vision Pro, The Information reports. This is despite recent news that the headset, codenamed La Jolla, would arrive sometime in 2027. According to The Information, Meta had already started developing the La Jolla...

Meta pulls plug on plans for high-end Vision Pro competitor

The Doris Day Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1968 to 1971, remains one of the last great TV family sitcoms in history. The series is also known for its various format changes through the series.

A Look Back at the Tragic Death of Child Star Todd Starke ('The Doris Day Show'): 4 Decades Later

Hours after it was released, Lionsgate pulled a trailer for Megalopolis that was clearly “gunning for the haters” with a selection of negative quotes about director Francis Ford Coppola’s previous works. That’s because reports like this one from Vulture’s Bilge Ebiri showed that critic quotes in the trailer lambasting films like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now were fabricated.

The bad movie reviews quoted in Lionsgate’s Megalopolis trailer were mostly made up

In an attempt to lighten camera bags, Samyang has created a prime lens that allows photographers to change the focal length by swapping out just the optical elements inside it, instead of having to change lenses completely. The simpler design of prime lenses in general — which offer no zoom...

Instead of carrying multiple camera lenses, this one lets you swap optics

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

Last year, Amazon launched the Echo Show 8 Photos Edition that could default to displaying owners’ favorite pictures — as long as they paid an extra fee. Now Amazon has confirmed that this plan has been abandoned, with the Echo Show 8 Photos Edition and its accompanying $2 / month PhotosPlus subscription no longer available on Amazon’s website.

Amazon cancels the Echo Show 8 Photos Edition’s main feature — focusing on photos

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Happy Birthday to 404 Media!

The 404 crew has done great work over the last year, and their anniversary note is full...

Happy Birthday to 404 Media!

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