Eleven more great home computer titles are coming to Evercade&;#33;   Thalamus Collection 1 brings some great titles originally published on home computer on one physical Evercade cartridge. Many of the games released by Thalamus pushed the limits of home computer gaming of the time and their library has become revered by many in the years since their original release. The full games list is: Armalyte: Competition Edition Creatures Creatures II: Torture Trouble Hawkeye Heatseeker Hunter’s Moon Remastered Nobby the Aardvark Retrograde Snare Summer Camp Winter Camp   Thalamus Collection 1 will be collection number #07 of our blue-coloured home computer line. The price of this cartridge is £17.99‚ $19.99 and €19.99‚ and will be released in July 2024. Pre-orders will open on April 30th from Evercade retailers.   The post Thalamus Collection 1 – coming July 2024 appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine.

Coleco is offering YOU our mini arcade stock at a discounted price&;#33; Take 30% off with code OSG Order a *Limited Run* DEVELOPER EDITION Berzerk &; Frenzy 2-Pack Mini Arcade (replacement chip included to be installed by you) OR Order a NEW Berzerk &; Frenzy 2-Pack Mini Arcade International buyers can typically order on Ebay as Shopify does not allow international shipping‚ but we reached our sales cap for last month. For those not in the US who missed out‚ order units while supplies last here: International DEVELOPER EDITION 2-Pack International 2-Pack International Discounted CASE of 8 Frenzy Units (Limited Qty) Backup Developer Edition 2-Pack Thank you to our campaign supporters &; Coleco fans everywhere&;#33; DEVELOPER EDITION Berzerk &; Frenzy 2-Pack Regular price $69 Save 30% with code OSG This is a special promotion for DEVELOPERS who wish to replace the existing flash drive of the unit. We have learned that many of our supporters are more than capable and willing to replace the drives in their units. This requires the user to unscrew the machine and replace one of the parts. Consider this a scratch and dent machine from the first wave (limited run). See a video on HOW to replace the part here: Facebook Coleco Mini Fan and Feedback Group We have a LIMITED NUMBER of these units available for sale. Replacement part included. Order Developer Edition 2-Pack Today  ___________________________________________________________ NEW Berzerk &; Frenzy 2-Pack Price $99 This is a special promotion for DEVELOPERS who wish to replace the existing flash drive of the unit. We have learned that many of our supporters are more than capable and willing to replace the drives in their units. This requires the user to unscrew the machine and replace one of the parts. Consider this a scratch and dent machine from the first wave (limited run). See a video on HOW to replace the part here: Facebook Coleco Mini Fan and Feedback Group We have a LIMITED NUMBER of these units available for sale. (Replacement part included) Order Coleco Revival Series 2-Pack Today This is a special promotion for INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ONLY— and for DEVELOPERS who wish to replace the existing flash drive of the unit. We have learned that many of our supporters are more than capable and willing to replace the drives in their units. This requires the user to unscrew the machine and replace one of the parts. Consider this a scratch and dent machine from the first wave (limited run). See a video on HOW to replace the part here: Facebook Coleco Mini Fan and Feedback Group We have a LIMITED NUMBER of these units available for sale. Replacement part included. This option is for international buyers who cannot order through Shopify. Order Coleco Revival Series 2-Pack Internationally Today     The post Coleco – TWO Mini-Arcades for under $50&;#63; YEP&;#33; appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine.

In the realm of viral music sensations‚ few stories are as intriguing and heartwarming as that of Oliver Anthony‚ the voice behind the hit “Rich Men of North Richmond.” Is Oliver Anthony married&;#63; Indeed‚ the man behind the melody‚ Christopher Lunsford‚ isn’t just living the high life with his catchy tunes; he’s also a dedicated family man. Shreeja Das | MSN | Oliver holding a resonator guitar on stage at the North Street Press Club. Is Oliver Anthony Married&;#63; Oliver Anthony‚ or Christopher Lunsford‚ has indeed tied the knot. The revelation that Anthony isn’t just a solitary figure crooning his way through the music industry but a married man with kids adds layers to his enigmatic persona. With three dogs as part of his domestic life in a cozy camper in Virginia‚ Anthony’s household is bustling with more than just pets. He shares his life with his wife‚ Tiffany‚ and their two children‚ with another joyous addition on the way.   This intimate glimpse into Anthony’s personal life contrasts sharply with his public image as the “Rich Men of North Richmond” singer‚ an artist who seemingly emerged out of nowhere to captivate millions. His music video for “Rich Men of North Richmond” skyrocketed to over 46 million views on YouTube‚ marking a monumental milestone in his career. Since then‚ Anthony has graced the stage live three times‚ with plans to perform at five more shows in the coming months. His track’s debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 last Monday further cemented his viral fame. Jennifer Havener | MSN | Anthony shares his life with his wife‚ Tiffany‚ and their two children‚ with another joyous addition on the way. Who Is Oliver Anthony’s Wife&;#63; While interviews with Anthony have been few and far between‚ his recent conversation with the Free Press after a Virginia show peeled back the curtain on his life. Although the full details remain tucked away behind a paywall‚ snippets from this interview have circulated‚ highlighting Anthony’s family life. The New York Post has filled in some gaps‚ revealing his wife’s name as Tiffany. This peep into Anthony’s world shows a man deeply rooted in family values‚ starkly contrasting his rugged artiste image.   The “Rich Men…” narrative portrays Anthony as an overnight sensation‚ yet the truth is far more textured. Anthony’s journey has been paved with struggles‚ from enduring a hard life marked by a significant skull fracture in 2013 to battling depression exacerbated by alcohol and marijuana use. Despite these challenges‚ Anthony’s focus on his legacy‚ especially for his children‚ shines through‚ especially in his passionate lyrics about treating children with care and dignity.   Living in a 27-foot camper in Virginia might not seem like the typical home of a viral music star‚ but for Anthony‚ it’s a humble abode that houses his greatest treasure: his family. Despite the camper’s modest size and the tarp that covers its roof‚ it’s a place of love and creativity for Anthony and his loved ones. It’s a testament to his dedication to his family‚ prioritizing their togetherness and well-being over the trappings of fame. heyotif (Tiffany Lunsford) | Instagram | Oliver and Tiffany spent time together on their anniversary Wrapping Up  Oliver Anthony‚ the family man behind the viral hit “Rich Men of North Richmond‚” embodies a tale of triumph‚ love‚ and authenticity. His marital status‚ far from being a mere factoid‚ highlights the rich‚ complex tapestry of his life and career. It’s a narrative that captivates and inspires‚ proving that‚ in the end‚ it’s not just the music that defines an artist but also the love and life they build offstage. The post Is Oliver Anthony Married&;#63; Why Everyone Is Talking About It appeared first on Fun Facts For Days.

  Astrology is the study of the positions of celestial entities and their prophetical influences on the human world. The zodiac refers to the region of the sky this covers. In ancient astrology‚ the sun and moon represented the most important deities for many ancient people. However‚ the sun disappears at night and the moon is mostly not visible during the day and is not visible at all during parts of its cycle. Contrastingly‚ the planets remain observable every night and therefore present themselves as reliable elements of an ever-changing cosmos.   Mesopotamian Astrology Late Babylonian clay liver model tablet‚ c.7th – 6th century BCE‚ Source: The British Museum   While there are possible hints of the study of celestial bodies in relation to human activity in Sumerian tradition‚ the first conclusive evidence appears in the Old Babylonian period from around 2000 BCE. The Babylonians were aware of the sun‚ moon‚ and five of the solar system’s planets‚ which they connected with some of their most important deities: the sun with Shamash‚ the moon with Sin‚ Jupiter with Marduk‚ Venus with Ishtar‚ Mercury with Nabu‚ Mars with Nergal‚ and Saturn with Ninurta.   Interestingly‚ the gods associated with planets represented similar ideas to their better-known Greco-Roman counterparts; for example‚ Ishtar is a goddess associated with fertility as is Venus in the Roman tradition. Similarly‚ while the Babylonians originally acknowledged 18 constellations‚ they later concentrated on just twelve. As the Assyrians worshipped largely the same pantheon and had close cultural ties with the Babylonians‚ they adopted their astrological beliefs and practices‚ and later‚ the Hittites would implement these beliefs too.   Mesopotamian priests observed celestial phenomena and created predictions about the future through divination and liver models‚ whereby marks on the livers of sacrificed animals were used to interpret messages from the gods to kings and other people. On the livers‚ strange marks connected to certain planets were said to indicate the dissatisfaction of that god‚ and then subsequent measures would be taken to try and appease them.   The king was viewed as a mediator between the divine and human worlds‚ but it was the priests that aided the communication between them. As the study of astrology became more advanced‚ predictions became more nuanced and astrology could impart information on aspects of politics‚ the environment‚ and everyday life.   Greek and Roman Astrology Greek wine cup‚ seemingly earliest known depiction of Greek constellations‚ c.625 BCE‚ Source: Ancient Origins   The Greeks merged their own astrological practices with Babylonian ideas during a time of heightened intellectual exchange with the Near East after the Greco-Persian Wars. By the time of Alexander the Great‚ Hellenistic astrology had become more popular and was still heavily influenced by astrologers from the Near East.   Later still‚ Berossus‚ a Chaldean priest‚ began teaching astrology in Kos and set up a school around 280 BCE. By this time‚ Hellenistic astrology was dominated by Greek philosophers‚ however‚ the Greeks still used the cosmology of the Near East and Egyptian beliefs.   A common Greek belief was that the cosmos was a connected whole. The system was used in court and could also be practiced on the street to predict individual destinies or favorable times to do something. It was utilized by many schools of thought‚ including those of Plato and Aristotle. The astrological houses (horoscopes dependent on time and place instead of date) seemingly emerged early in the Hellenistic Period‚ connected to a mythical Greek and Egyptian figure called Hermes Trismegistus. They are what separated Greek horoscope astrology from other contemporary practices.   When the Romans conquered Greece in the second century BCE they adopted many Greek ideas. Marcus Manilius wrote the famous poem the Astronomica around 30-40 CE whereby he describes the zodiac and other celestial bodies in detail. During the rise of Christianity in the Western sphere‚ astrology went into decline. Yet it flourished in Persia‚ India‚ and further east and was revived in Europe around the 12th century through connections with the Arabic world.   Egyptian Astrology The Dendera Zodiac‚ a carving on the ceiling of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera‚ Source: The Louvre   The Sun and Moon were integral to Egyptian culture‚ and other astronomical phenomena have been found decorating tombs dating to the third millennium BCE. Egyptian exploration of celestial phenomena is also very ancient‚ and evidence shows they began intense intellectual study of their movements from around 2100 BCE.   The Egyptian calendar stated there were 365 days in a year (very close to modern astronomy) divided into three seasons of 120 days then four months of thirty days‚ with five remaining days which were viewed as outside the typical calendar year. Each month was subsequently divided into three‚ ten-day sections called decans which meant there were 36 decans in the year‚ based on the 36 constellations or patterns of stars that appeared at night. The Egyptian astrological signs consisted of various gods and an important marker in the human landscape‚ the Nile.   Babylonian and Hellenistic astrological cultures continually mixed with Egyptian concepts as the various civilizations mingled. The Persians eventually conquered Egypt‚ as did the Macedonian‚ Alexander the Great. It was the notorious Hellenistic scholars in Egyptian Alexandria that created Horoscopic astrology that we know today. Each Egyptian decan was assigned ten degrees of the zodiac and was used to divide each night into hour-long segments. Thus‚ the practice of studying date‚ time‚ and location within astrological readings was born.   Islamic Astrology Bowl with Islamic zodiac imagery‚ c. 12th-13th century Iran‚ Source: The Met Museum   Islamic scientists continued research on astrology mainly based on Persian‚ Hellenistic‚ and Indian beliefs. People traversing desert areas often did so at night‚ and therefore knowledge of the night sky was essential. Likewise‚ Muslim worshippers needed to be sure of the direction of Mecca in relation to their location at all times for prayer. This was also important for the construction and orientation of Mosques. While these specific examples are more akin to astronomy‚ they encouraged the study of the sky and celestial phenomena which in turn progressed the study of astrology.   Baghdad became the cultural hub of astrology. The Caliph al-Mansur founded the city in 762 CE near the famous Persian capital of Ctesiphon‚ intending to create a new center of learning with roots in ancient affluence. A grand observatory and library named Bayt al-Hikma or The House of Wisdom was erected in the city and a vast number of great minds from all over the world flocked to the location to study science. There was a refinement of scientific tools to improve the accuracy of astrological study‚ which in turn created increased chances of social mobility as practices became more widespread.   Map of zodiac signs from Zubdat al-Tawarikh‚ 1583‚ dedicated to Sultan Murad III‚ Source: Hacettepe University   The popularity of the zodiac manifested in art from this time. Many believed that works depicting astrological art possessed talismanic powers‚ hence many objects are decorated with renderings of the zodiac. While images of zodiac constellations were heavily based on Greek symbols (for example the twins for Gemini and the scorpion for Scorpio) some original concepts were also created. A sage with a turban representing Jupiter and Venus was a female musician with a musical instrument.   Astrological divination to determine an individual’s life events was common but not without controversy as it conflicted with religious beliefs. However‚ most objections to astrology were founded with regard to forecasting specific events—it was still generally agreed that the orientation of the planets had a direct impact on Earth.   Chinese Astrology Jade set of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals‚ Source: The Met Museum   The Chinese developed their own zodiac and astrological traditions‚ likely independent of other cultures‚ sometime during the Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE). It has some connections to the old Babylonian system.   These beliefs were refined and elaborated on during the Han Dynasty when familiar ideas such as Yin and Yang became popular. The five visible planets were associated with five agents: wood‚ metal‚ fire‚ earth‚ and water. Chinese astrology dictates that an individual’s destiny can be decided by the placement of these planets and other astrological phenomena at the time of a person’s birth. Chinese constellations differ from those of Western or Middle Eastern origin as they typically divide stars into smaller groups‚ sometimes of only two stars.   The famous Chinese zodiac with the twelve animal constituents originated from following the planet Jupiter. Its twelve-year orbit was split into twelve segments—each correlated with a particular animal. Historically‚ there have been many Chinese calendars‚ one of which is the Stems and Branches calendar or Gan-Zhi: a 60-year cycle comprised of two distinct cycles. The first is a ten-year cycle of the heavenly stems which sees the five agents in their yin and yang forms and the earthly branches of the twelve animals.   The assignment of a Chinese zodiac animal to a person’s birth year is how Western people often use this zodiac but in ancient times and in China today‚ the month‚ day‚ and hour of a person’s birth also reveal more in the form of other “inner animals.” Furthermore‚ a person’s true character can be deciphered only by understanding the interplay between these animals.   The Maya Calendar The “Venus Table” from the Dresden Codex‚ c.11th century‚ Source: Sci-News   Overtly unlike other astrological beliefs in this list‚ the Mayan Calendar consists of a wholly different and less understood version of astrology (by Western society at least). Astrology for the Maya was not about natal divination or a zodiacal system but the organization of time which they recorded in great detail.   The Maya are famed for creating the most accurate of ancient calendars from their careful and thorough observations of the sky. They combined a 260-day ritual calendar with a 365-day solar calendar which gave them the power to predict many astronomical phenomena such as eclipses and comets. The Venus table from the Dresden Codex‚ one of the few surviving Mayan manuscripts‚ displays incredible precision in the comprehension of leap years and the cycle of the planet Venus.   The Maya viewed time in a cyclical sense and believed history would often repeat itself—sometimes over a relatively short period and sometimes over hundreds of years. This was used to predict the characteristics and events of a certain person during their lifetime. Likewise‚ the circular form of Maya time is believed to explain why the glyphs are illustrated using rounded shapes.   The Maya ritual calendar was made up of thirteen segments‚ split into 20 days. Each of these was ruled by a guardian of the four cardinal points. Each day and its guardian was represented by a glyph that‚ like the Chinese zodiac and Greco-Babylonian astrology‚ was connected with specific traits. For example‚ the House glyph correlated with optimism and patience‚ and the Crocodile was connected with good leadership and protectiveness.   Curiously‚ the Maya used a mixture of living things‚ objects‚ and even concepts for their astrological symbols in contrast to most other cultures (with some exceptions such as Libra’s scales and the Nile in Egyptian beliefs). The knife‚ death‚ and wind are examples of Maya astrological signs.

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Following publication of a damning report on the dangers of gender transition procedures for children‚ Scotland officially is halting the prescription of puberty blockers and hormone drugs to minors. Scotland’s sole gender clinic for minors‚ Glasgow-based Sandyford Sexual Health Service‚ announced Thursday that it no longer would refer children under 18 to pediatric endocrinology to be prescribed puberty blockers or hormone drugs. Earlier this month‚ the U.K. government published The Cass Review‚ a much-anticipated report of nearly 400 pages compiled by an esteemed pediatrician‚ Dr. Hilary Cass‚ on gender transition procedures for children. Cass worked on the report for four years. “The reality is that we have no good evidence on the long-term outcomes of interventions to manage gender-related distress‚” the report declares. “This is an area of remarkably weak evidence.” Sandyford Sexual Health Service announced:. This service update follows research from NHS [National Health Service] England and the publication of The Cass Review while we work with the Scottish government to engage in research with NHS England that will generate evidence of safety and long-term impact for therapies. While this pause is in place‚ we will continue to give anyone who is referred into the Young People Gender Service the psychological support that they require while we review the pathways in line with the findings. The decision by Sandyford Sexual Health Service to “pause” prescriptions of puberty blockers and hormone drugs to children is in line with new guidance from National Health Service Greater Glasgow and Clyde. “On clinical advice‚ both NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lothian deferred starting new patients on these treatments in mid-March 2024 in response to the position taken by NHS England and while the publication of The Cass Review was awaited‚” National Health Service Greater Glasgow and Clyde said in a written statement. “Following the publication of The Cass Review and having also received the support of the chief medical officer for Scotland‚ Sir Gregor Smith‚ the health boards formally paused treatment.” Last month‚ NHS England formally halted prescribing puberty blockers and hormone drugs to children‚ explaining: “Puberty blockers … are not available to children and young people for gender incongruence or gender dysphoria because there is not enough evidence of safety and clinical effectiveness.” NHS England warned that hormone drugs “cause some irreversible changes” and “may cause temporary or even permanent infertility.” The agency further noted: “There is some uncertainty about the risks of long-term cross-sex hormone treatment.” Instead of such prescriptions‚ NHS England explained that children diagnosed with gender dysphoria will have a range of psychological therapies available to them‚ including family therapy‚ individual child psychotherapy‚ parental support‚ or counseling‚ and “regular reviews to monitor gender identity development.” NHS England explained its new guidance by saying: “Most treatments offered at this stage are psychological rather than medical. This is because in many cases gender variant behaviour or feelings disappear as children reach puberty.” The groundbreaking report from Bass found that gender transition procedures for children are largely based on biased and even low-quality research. Additionally‚ the report found that there is “no evidence” that gender transition procedures prevent or reduce the risk of suicide‚ despite the common claims of many gender transition advocates; the prescription of puberty blockers and hormone drugs to minors may be dangerous; the majority of children diagnosed with gender dysphoria suffer from a host of often-neglected psychological co-morbidities; and the practice of gender transition procedures has been largely guided by “toxic” debate and discourse. As evidenced by Scotland’s change of course on puberty blockers and hormone drugs‚ The Cass Review is already bringing about what U.K. officials are calling a “fundamental change” in the gender transition industry. In the course of compiling her report‚ Cass investigated the Gender Identity Development Service at the Tavistock clinic in London. Her findings led the pediatrician to recommend that the government shut down the clinic immediately‚ almost two years before her final report was due. In particular‚ Cass was disturbed by Tavistock staff’s trend of placing children as young as 10 on regimens of puberty blockers or hormone drugs with little or no psychological oversight‚ sometimes after as few as three counseling sessions. Cass noted with alarm that about 96% of children referred to Tavistock were prescribed puberty blockers. “We echo the views of Dr. Hilary Cass that toxicity around public debate is impacting the lives of young people seeking the care of our service and does not serve the teams working hard to care and support them‚” Dr. Emelia Creighton‚ public health director for National Health Service Greater Glasgow and Clyde‚ said in a written statement. “The findings informing the Cass Review are important‚ and we have reviewed the impact on our clinical pathways‚” Creighton said. “The next step from here is to work with the Scottish government and academic partners to generate evidence that enables us to deliver safe care for our patients.” NHS Lothian’s executive medical director‚ Tracey Gillies‚ said: “The Cass Review is a significant piece of work into how the NHS can better support children and young people who present with gender dysphoria. Patient safety must always be our priority‚ and it is right that we pause this treatment to allow more research to be carried out.” Meanwhile‚ U.S. health officials have continued promoting gender transition procedures—including puberty blockers and hormone drugs—for children. Last year‚ a report named the U.S. an “outlier” in the field of protecting children from harmful gender transition procedures after France‚ Sweden‚ Finland‚ Norway‚ and the U.K. issued warnings against prescribing children puberty blockers and hormone drugs. A request filed under the Freedom of Information Act earlier this year resulted in an admission from Rachel Levine‚ assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services‚ that his claims that gender transition procedures for children are “lifesaving” and “necessary” were based entirely on a two-page document citing a single study conducted by an LGBT activist organization. Originally published by The Washington Stand The post Scotland Presses ‘Pause’ on Puberty Blockers‚ Hormone Drugs for Children appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) introduced legislation on Friday to terminate Secret Service protection “ for any person upon sentencing following a conviction for a Federal or State offense that is punishable for a term of imprisonment of at least one year.” Democrats not only want to imprison Donald Trump for an invented crime‚ they don’t […] The post Democrats Move a Bill “to Ensure Trump Is Murdered” appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

All living things need water to survive. A man washing his car got a pleasant surprise when a pigeon approached him asking for a drink. Perching on the hood of his truck‚ the pigeon made its way toward the end of the hose. Taking a quick drink‚ the bird plunged its entire head beneath the flowing water‚ leading to an impromptu but heartwarming pigeon bath. Heats overwhelm a pigeon‚ &; the bird finds the solution by cooling down next to a man washing a car. The easiest a kind person can do is to give water to all living‚ as it's vital. pic.twitter.com/mwf0Wmy62U— Hakan Kapucu (@1hakankapucu) July 12‚ 2023 Pigeons and doves have the label of “nuisance critters” in many communities. They fly around and poop on everything. Pigeons and doves are pretty comfortable around most humans. They will steal your French fries as you enjoy a quiet lunch in the park. With that in mind‚ it isn’t surprising that this pigeon saw something he wanted (water) and approached the man. Image from X. The man was incredible. He moved slowly‚ allowing the pigeon to guide his actions. Beginning by offering a drink‚ he held the hose at an angle within reach of the pigeon. As the bird moved below the hose end to wet his head‚ the man moved accordingly. Image from X. The pigeon bowed‚ and the man gently ran the water along its back. The video was initially shared in July‚ so that pigeon bath probably felt good. Being nice to a pigeon was probably not on that man’s bingo card‚ but we’re glad he was there. After the short pigeon bath‚ the man laid the hose down‚ and the pigeon helped itself to another long drink. Then‚ the bird got another dowsing along its entire body before it stepped aside‚ seemingly sated. Being friendly to animals doesn’t cost much‚ making us feel better. Please share this with someone who feeds the pigeons‚ tosses nuts for squirrels‚ or loves animals. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Pigeon “Asks” Man Washing His Car For Help On A Hot Day &; He Obliges appeared first on InspireMore.