Analogue has just announced their FPGA-based handheld console will be back in stock this Friday the 10th at 11AM NYC time.  The pocket, Dock and Pocket-to-Pocket Link Cable will all be re-stocked at that time and should ship within a few days.  Lots of other accessories, including the cartridge adapters are still in stock from […]

The JagAIOA Plus is now back in stock at Stone Age Gamer.  This device offers RGB, S-Video, Composite Video, Audio and network support, all in one adapter;  It’s essentially the most fully-loaded adapter made for the Atari Jaguar!  The price is $75 plus shipping and it ships right away. JAGAIOA Plus:  https://retrorgb.link/jagaioaplus Genesis 2-compatible cables:  https://www.retrorgb.com/genesisrgbcables.html If you’re […]

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Joe from Game Sack recently released a video that showcases every single game with a widescreen mode on the Sega Saturn, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast.  This is a follow up to his awesome video about PlayStation widescreen games and I found it to be equally as helpful.  If you play any of the games that […]

James from RetroHQ has recently released a new firmware for the JagGD ROM cart.  This update adds compatibility for VidGrid & World Tour Racing – Two Jaguar CD games that previously wouldn’t work.  It also adds memory track support and fixes instability errors with developers using PC uploads.  Most users can get this firmware by entering the GameDrive’s […]

Rosa Chang and her husband and son live on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge, in an extremely densely-populated urban area — roughly 47,000 people living within a half-mile radius — sandwiched between downtown Manhattan and the Lower East Side.  In 2020, when her son was four and the pandemic was in full swing, Chang grew frustrated that the urban design of their immediate neighborhood was dividing people, not bringing them together.  “There were all of these separating walls in our community,” Chang says. “There was not enough public space. Our children were playing between parked cars.”  Go Skate Day was held at the brand-new Brooklyn Banks on June 21, 2023. Credit: Lanna Apisukh / The Skatepark Project She was well aware of a huge, nine-acre plot of land under the bridge that had been fenced off as a construction site and parking lot for more than 10 years, so she started raising the question at community meetings and around the neighborhood: What if we could use that space?  Chang reached out to two Pace University students who had started a Change.org petition to save the Brooklyn Banks. They introduced her to local skateboarder and skateboarding advocate Steve Rodriguez, who took her for a site walk and explained the space’s history. During the ’80s and ’90s, this plot of land had been home to the Brooklyn Banks, an iconic skate spot with rolling, banked surfaces and stairs. But over time, the area became associated with homelessness and drug use, and eventually found itself dormant behind those fences.  The post Skateboarding’s Latest Trick: Reviving Cities appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.

Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Let us know what you think at info@reasonstobecheerful.world. Far from the tree Apples are the national fruit of the UK. But the industry, according to a New Yorker story that caught Contributing Editor Peter Yeung’s eye, is in crisis due to rising costs and overseas competition. Scientists are working to track apple varieties before they’re gone. Peter says:   This is a fascinating piece on Britain’s encyclopedic variety of apples — there are more than two and a half thousand cultivars, the crisis of the British apple industry, and how a group of biologists is working to record and map every variety of apple tree. Wild stuff This week, Executive Editor Will Doig shared a High Country News story about a “bipartisan unicorn”: the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. First introduced in 2021 and heading to the Senate again this year, the legislation would provide $1.3 billion for wildlife agencies and $97.5 million for conservation work by tribal nations annually. A critically endangered California condor flies over the Grand Canyon. Credit: Cameron Boulton / Flickr Will says:   This is the first I’ve heard about this legislation that would be a huge win for endangered species. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) is coming up for a vote, and shockingly, it’s earning broad support from environmentalists, corporations, and both Democrats and Republicans. A more watered-down version is competing for its votes, but if RAWA can hold its momentum it will dramatically increase conservation funding, allowing for the protection of thousands more species than are currently protected. What else we’re reading Historic Agreement with the Federal Government and Arizona Gives Colorado River Indian Tribes Control Over Use of Their Water off Tribal Land — shared by Rebecca Worby from Inside Climate News What will it take to get companies to embrace reusable packaging? — shared by Contributing Editor Michaela Haas from Grist A crisis call line run by Native youth, for Native youth — shared by Rebecca Worby from the Hechinger Report Elsewhere in our channels… After RTBC reader Harry Johnson saw our recent story about Backyard Habitat certification, he wrote to tell us about a similar program where he lives in Brisbane, Australia. “Land for Wildlife” signs are much more common in rural areas than urban ones, Harry says, but he was granted “Land for Wildlife” designation for his urban yard, which he hopes will help encourage other urbanites to do the same.  The “Land for Wildlife” sign on Harry Johnson’s small property. Courtesy of Harry Johnson “Since our house was built 12 years ago we have planted many native groundcovers, shrubs and small trees, a lesser number of exotic plants, a vegetable bed and a few fruit trees,” he writes.   The post What We’re Reading: Apple-Mapping, Wildlife Recovery and More appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.

Born into cinematic royalty on June 18, 1952, in Rome, Isabella Rossellini has forged a path distinctly hers. Her career spans acting, modeling, writing, and philanthropy, each chapter marked by her distinctive style. Rossellini’s career began with a brief stint as a television translator, but it wasn’t long before the fashion world beckoned. By 1982, she was the face of Lancôme, a role that not only defined a decade of fashion but also established her as a global icon. Her film debut in “Il Prato” (1979) was modest, but Rossellini’s breakthrough came with her performance in David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” (1986).  As the tortured lounge singer Dorothy Vallens, Rossellini’s portrayal was both haunting and compelling, earning her critical acclaim. This role was a gateway to more cinematic endeavors, including her work in “Wild at Heart” and “Death Becomes Her,” showcasing her range and willingness to embrace diverse, challenging roles. Beyond the screen, Rossellini has shown a deep commitment to education and conservation. After her contract with Lancôme ended, she redirected her focus towards these passions producing a series of shorts, “Green Porno,” about the reproductive habits of marine animals. Rossellini returned to Lancôme in 2016 as a model and muse, breaking the industry’s age barriers and red redefining beauty standards. The post Isabella Rossellini: Stunning photos of the Italian star first appeared on History Defined.

Starting her career in the post-war period, Gina Lollobrigida first captured the public’s eye in Italy before garnering international stardom. Her breakthrough came with the film “Fanfan la Tulipe” (1952), a swashbuckling adventure, which was a great success at the global box office. Throughout the 1950s and 60s, Lollobrigida starred in a series of successful films such as “Beat the Devil” (1953), a film noir adventure directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart, and “Come September” (1961), which paired her with Rock Hudson and won her a Golden Globe. Her performance in “The World’s Most Beautiful Woman” (1955) earned her critical acclaim and cemented her status as an international sex symbol. Lollobrigida’s impact was not confined to the silver screen; she was also a talented photographer and sculptor. This multidimensional aspect of her career highlighted her as a true Renaissance woman, skilled both in front of and behind the lens. The post Gina Lollobrigida: Photos of the 50s and 60s beauty icon first appeared on History Defined.

Ava Gardner, born on December 24, 1922, in Grabtown, North Carolina, remains an enduring symbol of Hollywood glamour. Her journey from a modest upbringing to stardom began when a photo displayed in a New York studio led to a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). Her rise to fame was propelled by her role in the 1946 film “The Killers,” which showcased her as a captivating femme fatale opposite Burt Lancaster. This breakthrough performance established her as a leading actress and a major sex symbol of her era. Gardner starred in several successful films thereafter, including “Show Boat” (1951), “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” (1952), and “Mogambo” (1953), which earned her an Academy Award nomination. Gardner’s personal life was as headline-grabbing as her film roles, marked by marriages to celebrities such as Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra. Each marriage was highly publicized and brought its own challenges and media scrutiny. In her later years, Gardner chose a quieter life in London, though she continued to act sporadically. She passed away on January 25, 1990. The post Ava Gardner: Photos of “The World’s Most Beautiful Animal” first appeared on History Defined.