Talk Like a Pirate Day: Where Does Pirate Talk Come From?
Shiver me timbers and walk the plank—it’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Celebrated annually on Sept. 19, the parodic yo-ho-ho-holiday gives every swashbucker and hornswaggler the opportunity to grab an eyepatch, stuff a parrot on their shoulder and yell “Arrr!” at the most unsuspecting, lily-livered of pals. Cooked up by Oregon friends John Baur (Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap’n Slappy) in 1995, it has since become a cult phenomenon, with restaurants, radio stations and social media platforms clamoring to be part of the fun.
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At Manchester Crown Court, jurors heard that the maths teacher was suspended and jailed. After paying bail and promising not to have sex with minors, Joynes was released. However, it turned out that she did not keep the contract. According to the prosecutor's office, in the meantime it came to light that "she had a long-term sexual relationship with one of her students." ADVERTISEMENT
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Tems sets record on Billboard's R&B/Hip Hop Airplay Chart
The R&B star has now made history as she sets a new record for having the longest-running NO. 1 song by a female artist on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Airplay Chart. This feat sees Tems top the previous records set by American megastars including Beyonce and Rihanna. Since making an entrance into the global scene with her contributions to Wizkid's smash hit record 'Essence', Tems has gone on to achieve huge success in the UK and the US.
The First Christian Creed: Solidarity Across Race and Gender
Jesus is remembered once to have said, “Who made me a divider? I’m not a divider, am I?” That line, found in the Gospel of Thomas, may strike an ironic note today: nothing, it seems, divides us more than Jesus — believer from non-believer; evangelical from liberal; Christian from Jew or Muslim. Religion divides us along ethnic lines and by class, and it imposes distinctions in male and female gender roles not tolerated anywhere else in society.
The Future: 1984 Plus 16
When it comes to predicting the future, the technology-oriented prognosticators tend to see it coming up pretty much roses (TIME Essay, Feb. 25, 1966). But if scientists in their extrapolations tend toward euphoria, many of the humanities experts, in their cranky way, are not so sure. At least such is the drift of Daedalus, journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which devotes its special summer issue to the subject “Toward the Year 2000: Work in Progress.
The Most Anticipated Movies of 2024
Summer blockbusters, action-packed thrillers, sweet rom-coms, and much-anticipated sequels are all on the movie slate for 2024. The upcoming year for movies promises to be one for the books, especially with the long-awaited releases of films that were delayed as a result of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. From dramatic biopics like Bob Marley: One Love and the Amy Winehouse film Back to Black to epic sequels like Dune: Part Two and Beetlejuice 2, here are 38 films to look forward to in the new year.
This Is the Best Home Bluetooth Speaker You Can Buy
This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a list of the best technology to buy. Read the original full article below at TheWirecutter.com
If I were buying a Bluetooth speaker for home use, I’d get the $400 Marshall Stanmore. It sounds more refined than most competitors, has convenient bass and treble controls, and plays loud as hell without distortion—3 to 5 decibels louder than anything else we tested. I base this recommendation on a series of blind listening tests as well as professional and amateur reviews.
Tokyo: The Philippines Returns to the Spotlight, Awaits Incentives Uplift
After a rocky few years, cinema from the Philippines is once again bristling with energy and innovation. International interest is rising, and the Tokyo International Film Festival’s 2019 selection reflects some of that.
Wade Boggs (Baseball Player) - On This Day
Profession: Baseball Player
Biography: Red Sox/Yankees 3rd Baseman and AL batting champion between 1985 and 1988.
Born: June 15, 1958
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, USA Age: 66 years old Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Playing Career 1986-02-23 Despite losing, Boston Red Sox Wade Boggs gets largest arbitration in MLB history, $1.35M 1987-09-22 Boston Red Sox Wade Boggs ties AL record of 200 hits for 5 straight seasons 1988-06-03 Margo Adams sues Boston Red Sox 3rd baseman Wade Boggs for palimony 1988-09-20 Boston Red Sox Wade Boggs is 1st player to get 200 hits for 6 consecutive seasons 1989-02-26 California court throws out most of Margo Adams's $12 million breach-of-contract suit against Red Sox third baseman Wade Boggs 1989-09-25 Boston Red Sox Wade Boggs is 1st to get 200 hits & 100 walks in 4 consecutive seasons 1997-08-19 NY Yank 3rd baseman Wade Boggs pitches a scoreless inning vs Anaheim 1999-08-07 Tampa Bay 3rd baseman Wade Boggs becomes the first MLB player to hit a home run for his 3,000th hit in Devil Rays' 15-10 loss to Cleveland Indians Famous Baseball PlayersncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sLrToaCsnJGue6S7zGinnqegobJww8CdnGaan5y0tA%3D%3D
What Is Hypnic Jerk? Here's What's Behind the Sleep Problem
If you’ve ever found yourself drifting off to sleep only to be woken by a vigorous, full-body twitch or jerk, then do not feel alarmed. You’re among the estimated 60-70% of Americans who regularly experience a phenomenon known as a hypnic jerk—also known as a hypnagogic jerk, or sleep start—which strikes as a person falls into a deep sleep. Here’s what to know about it.
What do sleep jerks feel like?