Andre Braugher died on December 11 at the age of 61. He had been battling a brief illness leading up to his passing. Braugher was known for his powerful delivery in a variety of crime shows‚ including ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine.’   On December 11‚ actor Andre Braugher passed away. He was 61 when he died‚ following a brief illness. News of the Emmy-winning television star’s death was confirmed to Variety through his publicist‚ Jennifer Allen. Braugher was known for his intense presence and delivery throughout several shows‚ perhaps most famous being the police comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine‚ where he starred as the stern Captain Raymond Holt. More crime procedurals came before and after his 153-episode stay in that program‚ including several iterations of Law &; Order as well as the ’90s drama series Homicide: Life on the Street. The celebrated career of Andre Braugher HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET‚ Andre Braugher‚ 1993-99. ph: Chris Haston / TV Guide / ©NBC / courtesy Everett Collection Braugher was born on July 1‚ 1962‚ in Chicago‚ Illinois‚ the youngest of four children. The son of a postal worker and a a heavy equipment operator‚ nothing immediately pointed towards a career in show business yet he ended up with a scholarship to Stanford‚ where he graduated with a BA in theatre. With the start of his acting career also marked the start of his time in crime shows. He played Kojak’s right-hand man in the ABC television film revival of Kojak in the ’80s‚ not long after graduating from Julliard. RELATED: In Memoriam — All The People We Lost In 2023 He followed this up with Homicide: Life on the Street‚ which boasted an ensemble cast yet saw Braugher emerge as the definitive breakout star for his portrayal of the fiery Detective Frank Pembleton. It also saw him nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1996 and 1998. He won in ’98. Again‚ he earned two nominations for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series thanks to his performance in TNT’s Men of a Certain Age. Brooklyn Nine-Nine netted another four nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. The power of strength and intensity His resume is peppered with many crime shows‚ both dramas and comedies / Virginia Sherwood / © NBC / Courtesy Everett Collection Not only was Braugher celebrated as a talented actor who mastered control over his delivery‚ able to make a stern demeanor intimidating in one production and hilarious in another‚ but he was also appreciated as a great colleague. Already‚ those who worked with him are mourning the loss of a great talent and greater friend. Captain Raymond Holt / Eddy Chen/©Fox/courtesy Everett Collection NBC‚ which aired both Homicide and Brooklyn Nine-Nine‚ issued a statement honoring his legacy. “Andre Braugher was the actor that others in the profession would always aspire to be‚” the statement reads. “He infused Det. Frank Pembleton on ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ with both righteous ferocity and quiet dignity‚” the statement read. “In addition to his prowess as a dramatic actor‚ his comedy chops were also on full display as the determined and passionate Capt. Holt in ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine.’ His performances will continue to inspire future generations and we will miss him tremendously.” “Can’t believe you’re gone so soon‚” said his Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-star Terry Crews. “I’m honored to have known you‚ laughed with you‚ worked with you and shared 8 glorious years watching your irreplaceable talent. This hurts. You left us too soon. You taught me so much. I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you. Thank you for your wisdom‚ your advice‚ your kindness and your friendship. Deepest condolences to your wife and family in this difficult time. You showed me what a life well lived looks like.” Braugher is survived by his wife of 32 years‚ Ami Brabson‚ as well as sons Michael‚ Isaiah‚ and John Wesley; brother Charles Jennings; and mother Sally Braugher. Rest in peace‚ Andre Braugher. Braugher leaves behind a loving family / Byron Purvis/AdMedia RELATED: Paul Sorvino‚ ‘Goodfellas’ And ‘Law &; Order’ Actor‚ Dies At 83 Click for next Article The post Andre Braugher‚ Star Of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ And ‘Homicide: Life On The Street’ Dies At 61 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Dana Daly

Kelly Osbourne looked nearly unrecognizable as she visited her parents in Los Angeles. The mother of one wore a black vest with belted jeans and had her lavender hair held up with a cute white bow. She looked noticeably thin as a result of her recent weight-loss measures to get back in shape after giving birth. After Kelly had baby Sidney— whom she shares with Slipknot musician Sid Wilson‚ she admittedly went “too far” with shedding weight. “I was like‚ ‘Well‚ I lost all the baby weight‚” she said on Scheana Shay’s Scheananigans podcast. “Let’s see how far I can go with it.’ And then I went a little too far.” Kelly denies plastic surgery rumors She looks to me. I’d you know what. Kelly Osbourne shows off gaunt face after admitting she went ‘too far’ with weight losshttps://t.co/J6U09moYd7 — Jose Medina (@mycityla) December 12‚ 2023 The TV personality addressed and denied claims that she went under the knife‚ noting that she simply lost up to 85 pounds due to gastric sleeve surgery in 2020. “I’ve never had any procedure like plastic surgery. I’ve done Botox‚ that’s it‚” she said. “It’s weird because now that I’ve lost weight‚ everybody is criticizing and trying to figure out what it is that I’ve done‚ and I really just lost weight.” RELATED: Kelly Osbourne Poses In Full Glam Mom-And-Son Photo Kelly clapped back at critics‚ telling them she was proud of her weight loss and will not be shamed for it. “I don’t give a f*** what anyone has to say. I did it. All it does is move you in the right direction. Anyone who’s thinking of doing something like this‚ really think about it‚” she added‚ advising those who also want to get bariatric surgery. Instagram Kelly’s mother warns about the dangers of weight loss Kelly opened up on Bill Maher’s podcast about her using semaglutide injections or Ozempic for a few weeks. “You have a weight problem‚ and you’ve tried everything‚ then someone tells you ‘take this shot‚ and you’ll be thin‚’” she said. Instagram Like her daughter‚ Sharon Osbourne also lost significant weight due to Ozempic. “I’m too gaunt‚ and I can’t put any weight on. I want to because I feel I’m too skinny. I’m under 100lbs‚ and I don’t want to be… be careful what you wish for‚” she said after losing up to 42 pounds. She knew it was time to stop after experiencing side effects like nausea‚ headaches and fatigue. Click for next Article The post Kelly Osbourne Shows Off Gaunt Face After Admitting She Went ‘Too Far’ With Weight Loss appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

The Kinks split in 1997 after more than three decades together due to tensions among the bandmates. The group consisting of Ray Davies‚ Dave Davies‚ Pete Quaife‚ and Mick Avory came together in the early ’60s and were easily one of the most influential bands of their time. Thankfully‚ they are set to bury the 20-year rift and mark their reunion with a new Kinks album. “The trouble is‚ the two remaining members‚ my brother Dave and Mick‚ never got along very well‚” the band’s frontman‚ Ray‚ recently revealed. “But I’ve made that work in the studio‚ and it’s fired me up to make them play harder and with fire.” The Kinks reunite: What inspired the comeback? THE KINKS‚ (l to r) Pete Quaife‚ Dave Davies‚ Mick Avory‚ Ray Davies‚ 1960s Ray was inspired to reunite the group after witnessing The Rolling Stones’ UK tour‚ which he praised for being well-organized. “The Kinks will probably be playing the local bar‚” he said. Ray’s brother Dave also confirmed the news in a recent chat‚ with high hopes for their return. “We spoke about it only last week. We’re going to meet up again this week and see where the journey might take us‚” he shared. RELATED: The Kinks: “Sunny Afternoon” Dave built anticipation for new music and “stuff we’ve had in demo form or things we didn’t use‚” in his interview with New Cue. “We’ve had loads of stuff in the can for ages‚ so who knows? There’s quite a few songs we’ve either revamped or done slightly differently so we’ll see‚” the lead guitarist assured. Ray Davies and Dave Davies of the KINKS‚ 1980s Brotherly feud The Davies brothers had a tumultuous relationship as siblings and music partners. Dave previously confessed to physical altercations between them just before some stage performances. “I am a very emotional person and Ray is more reticent about his feelings‚ but he was working it all out all the time. keep your guard up‚ a carefully placed right jab‚” he recalled. “I wish it had been more flower loveliness.” THE KINKS‚ (l to r) Ray Davies‚ Dave Davies‚ ?‚ Mick Avory‚ 1980s A few years back‚ Dave called his brother a vampire and a control freak while claiming‚ “Ray sucks me dry of ideas‚ emotions and creativity.” Aside from Ray‚ other band members had fallouts with Dave‚ including Mick‚ who went physical with him on the Capitol Theater stage in 1965. “It really had a tremendous emotional effect on me‚” Ray recalled. “We were just kids‚ don’t forget— Dave and Mick were just 17 and 19 back then and forever having a go.” Click for next Article The post ’60s Pop And Rock Band Reunite Since Split In The Mid-90s appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

Ford Motor Co. is the latest automaker to dial back on a commitment to the electric vehicle agenda‚ this time by cutting back production of its EV F-150 Lightning pickup truck because demand for the vehicles has cratered. Ford had announced early this year that it intended to manufacture 3‚200 Lightning models per week in… The post EV Agenda Suffers Crushing Blow as Ford Dramatically Slashes Electric F-150 Lightning Production appeared first on The Federalist Papers.

Hunter Biden‚ President Biden’s son‚ made a big move on Capitol Hill this morning‚ not by attending a scheduled private deposition with the House Oversight Committee but by holding a press conference. This act was a direct challenge to the GOP‚ who had subpoenaed him for a closed-door session. Instead of appearing for the deposition… The post Hunter Biden Flips the Bird at the GOP‚ Dares Them to Take Action Against Him After He Refuses To Testify appeared first on The Federalist Papers.

Authorities have detained a man who arrived in the U.S. on a flight from Denmark Nov. 4 saying he had no idea how he got on the aircraft. The Washington Post reported that Sergey Vladimirovich Ochigava‚ a dual Russian-Israeli national in his mid-40s‚ arrived at Los Angeles International Airport with no passport‚ ticket or recollection… The post Mysterious Man Arrives in US with No Passport‚ Ticket or Recollection of How He Boarded the Flight appeared first on The Federalist Papers.

For specific scenarios like flooding‚ specific gear can help you be more prepared. A general disaster kit is a good start for general preparedness‚ but if you know that you are at higher risk for floods‚ getting together a flood survival kit is a good idea. A flood survival kit is not a standalone kit- it simply consists of supplies that you should prioritize higher or include in your home survival kit. This kit isn’t necessary for everybody‚ but if you are in a flood zone‚ close to the coast‚ or live near other large bodies of water‚ we’ve got you covered. Below we break down what a flood survival kit is‚ and how the key components augment your preparedness‚ and share our flood survival kit checklist that you can download‚ print‚ or save in multiple formats. Contents (Jump to a Section) What is a Flood Survival Kit? Flood Survival Kit vs Home Survival Kit Flood-Specific Supplies Clothing Flood Prevention Flood Detection Evacuation Food &; Water Other Kits &; Documents Covered Threats What Happens if You Don’t Prepare? Evacuation Planning Premade Flood Survival Kits Flood Survival Kit Checklist Printable PDF Checklist Excel / Google Sheets The Next Step What is a Flood Survival Kit? A flood survival kit can be many things with one objective: to improve your survivability through flooding- whether you prevent‚ mitigate‚ or evacuate. Usually‚ the term is referencing a basic disaster supplies kit‚ but it makes more sense to focus on gear that helps specifically with flooding. That gear usually includes wet-weather clothing‚ flood-prevention equipment‚ detection gear‚ and evacuation supplies. It also includes specific solutions for food and water‚ as well as emergency documents. All of this is meant to be used in addition to your foundation kits: your home survival kit‚ bug out bag‚ everyday carry‚ and evacuation vehicle. Flood Survival Kit vs Home Survival Kit Flood survival kits are designed to meet a more specific goal than general survival kits. They apply to a specific range of flood-related threats and focus on preparedness items to meet the challenges these present. Flood survival kits focus on protecting you and your property from rising water. Food‚ water‚ communication supplies‚ and other shared focuses are extremely important‚ but a flood survival kit tweaks many of these to withstand or outrun temporary flooding. If you are looking for our top-level guide with all supplies related to in-place survival at home‚ check out our comprehensive home survival kit: Flood-Specific Supplies A massive amount of rising water requires a very specific set of equipment and the ability to make snap decisions effectively. Even the most prepared can lose a battle against a regional flood. Having this gear on hand can give you the upper hand if the flooding is possible to mitigate. Personal Clothing Protecting your person is important- you’ll need to stay dry to prevent medical issues from flaring up when you need to be alert and mobile. Rain Poncho: Arcturus Poncho – Keep dry as you work in the rain or get splashed. (This poncho is the top pick from our survival poncho review.) Work Gloves: Mechanix Wear Material4X – wearing several layers and popping them off as they get contaminated is a good idea‚ just like a biological threat. (These gloves are our top pick from our survival gloves review.) Waterproof Boots: 5.11 A/T Waterproof Boots – Have extra boots and/or shoes on hand. Like gloves‚ boots easily get contaminated and will need to be swapped out frequently. (These boots are our upgrade pick from our survival boots and shoes review. Spare Clothes: Make yourself a skivvy roll – keep them in Ziplocs or drybags to stay dry. Flood Prevention Prevention is difficult after the fact and needs to be done ahead of time. Here is the gear we suggest: Shovel: SOG Entrenching Tool – whatever you have in your garage works too‚ you just need to be able to trench or easily fill the sandbags. (This shovel is the top pick from our survival shovel review.) Waterproof Tarp: Grizzly Tarp – stop leaks or fold over sandbags to create a flood barrier. (This tarp is the budget pick from our survival tarp review.) Sandbags: Up North Sandbags – Sandbags require planning and time but are cost-effective and efficient at blocking rising water. Flood Barriers: Quick Dam Flood Barrier – Fast flood barriers can stop water quickly. (These flood barriers are our top pick from our flood barrier review.) Flood Detection Detecting water and having a heads up on weather information lets you know what sort of danger you are in. Here is what we suggest: Weather Radio/Light/Charger: NOAA CR1009 – You’ll be able to monitor flooding‚ flood levels‚ major road closures‚ and evacuation orders. (This radio is the top pick from our weather radio review.) Flood Detector: Govee Water Alarm – Get a head start on localized flooding with water-activated alarms. (This detector is the top pick from our water alarm review.) Evacuation Even if you choose to not evacuate when ordered to‚ you need to be prepared. Don’t skip evacuation planning under any circumstances‚ and do not get cornered by rising water. Signal Flares: Orion Safety Flares – If you find yourself in a tight spot‚ you’ll need to be able to effectively signal for help. These were the top pick in our emergency flare review. Collapsible Kayak: INTEX Inflatable Kayak – This is a very niche solution that isn’t for everyone. The point is‚ that you need a way to be mobile when the waters have risen. Food and Water Your food and water storage can quickly become ruined or contaminated in a flood. To prepare‚ we suggest you add these: Waterproof Ration Bars: SOS Emergency Rations – Calorie-dense rations that are Coast Guard-approved for any vessel won’t get ruined by rising waters. Water Filter: Lifestraw Family – Water can be abundant in a flood but is dangerous to drink untreated and unfiltered. Water Purification Tablets: Potable Aqua – Make filtered water potable by treating it with tablets. Other Kits and Documents This gear and list are meant to augment your large in-place home kit. You will need food and water storage capabilities‚ many tools‚ and mobility when it comes to flooding emergencies. Here are the kits you should already have built out: Home Survival Kit Bug Out Bag Everyday Carry Bug Out Vehicle You should also have your Emergency Plan around as a reference‚ and we suggest keeping your insurance documents updated. Covered Threats There are several scenarios‚ threats‚ and domino effects that a flood survival kit is designed to cover. You will also want to factor in these threats for any other survival kits you build. Specifically‚ we are looking at: Floods Tsunamis Storm Surge Related events that can cause flood include: Hurricanes Severe Storms Also‚ as a domino effect‚ you will possibly see these as the result of the events above: Supply Chain Disruption Power Outage House Fires Civil Unrest (Home Invasions) What Happens if You Don’t Prepare? Hopefully‚ nothing! The chances that you encounter a flood are low and the chances that it is deadly are even lower. In the US‚ only about 100 people die per year directly from a flood‚ and most of those are drivers. However‚ floods cause an average of $2.5 billion in property damage in the US each year with that spiking up to $60 billion in 2017. Also‚ most people do not have flood insurance. As we mentioned above‚ the numbers gloss over the fact that many more people die from related issues: power outages‚ house fires‚ supply chain disruptions‚ and immobility. Finding healthcare during a flood is difficult if not impossible. Finding food if your pantry gets contaminated is also a tall order. Evacuation Planning Evacuation should always be a possibility you plan for‚ but especially for floods. Many people will start with evacuation‚ as the risk level just doesn’t make sense to stay put and try to protect an indefensible property. It’s always up to you what you choose to do‚ but all emergency agencies agree that prior evacuation is the best course whenever evacuation may be needed. Premade Flood Survival Kits Most premade flood survival kits are simply disaster survival kits. They do not include most of the specialized supplies we listed above or have in our checklist below. Some premade kits‚ like earthquake kits‚ distinguish between natural disasters but most do not. We’ve gone through premade survival kit reviews extensively and although we prefer to build our survival kits‚ they do work well for those short on time. Flood Survival Kit Checklist A perfect flood survival kit doesn’t exist- what is right for you depends on your situation and risk tolerance. That said‚ we have as close to perfect of a starting point for you: our complementary checklist. Not complementary as in it’s free (it is free‚ though)- but as in this list augments a full preparedness plan and standard survival kits. Just to be clear: This checklist is meant to be added to our full home survival checklist if you are near the coast‚ in a flood zone‚ or at risk of flash flooding. Our checklist is available as both a pdf download and as a Google Sheets/Excel file where you can check off items yourself‚ and even add and subtract items from the checklist. Flood Survival Kit Printable PDF Checklist If you are looking for the simplest way to print and use the checklist above‚ download our printable PDF version. It is one page long on 8.5″ x 11″ paper and makes creating a kit extremely easy. Once you open the flood survival kit PDF checklist in your browser‚ you can either print it directly or save it through your browser. Flood Survival Kit Printable PDF Checklist Flood Survival Kit Checklist Excel / Google Sheets If you are looking for a comprehensive way to track your flood survival kit contents‚ open our Excel / Google Sheet version. The sheet is sharable‚ and you just need to copy it to your own Google Sheets account or download it to Excel to edit it. We also keep the best-reviewed item for each category linked to simplify shopping for any equipment you may find yourself missing. Flood Survival Kit Excel / Sheets Checklist The Next Step Whether or not you’ve chosen to build a flood survival kit‚ our next step in this guide series stops off at EDC‚ or Everyday Carry. What you have on you when an unexpected disaster emerges can determine whether you can even make it to your flood survival kit. Check out our Everyday Carry Guide here: Next Step: Everyday Carry Keep exploring‚ stay prepared‚ and be safe. You’ve Been Missing Out Join the 2+ million preppers that rely on our prepping advice by subscribing to TruePrepper. Practical guides and tips Useful survival giveaways Free‚ forever <; 0.4% of people unsubscribe Thanks for subscribing‚ reading‚ and welcome to the club.             The post Flood Survival Kit Guide‚ Gear List‚ and Checklist appeared first on TruePrepper.

by Todd Walker Memorial Day ’23 was my last update. Why has it taken 6 months to go from ten logs high to the finial 13th row? Well‚ nothing is easy about building a log cabin from scratch off the land. This journey is traveling at Todd-Speed‚ which is slow but steady. Getting the crew together is a challenge during the Christmas season. We’re all busy with family gatherings‚ company parties‚ and holiday stuff. However‚ the skeleton crew showed up and finished the log walls in two days. Thank you all for making it happen! Stacking Logs The girder pole was pinned perpendicular at the midway point on top of the 10th row at our last stacking party. This log gives stability to the 32 foot long log walls. It will also be used to build the loft floor eventually. DJ and Jessie hoisting a half-log to mate up with the girder log for the beginning of the 11th row. The photo above shows how the half-logs were butted and pinned to the girder log. I was happy at how the logs matched height wise for the next course of logs. Woody and Frank guiding one of the 12th row logs. Drilling row 12 The scaffold system I built this summer allowed us to reach the last three rows much better (safer) than using ladders. We drilled and pinned each log after DJ expertly placed and held the log steady from the boom truck. There were a few logs we had to roll while suspended to tighten the gap with the log underneath. To do this‚ we would lower and rest the strapped log over the adjacent log wall creating a triangle‚ loosen the crane cable‚ and rotate the straps 90 degrees. Lifting the log again would spin the log as desired. Having two drills running sure sped up the process. Thanks‚ Jessie! Hammering Rebar Stakes This is the time in the process where personal tensions get released. Casey starting stakes Kyle driving rebar Tac Santa took a break from his toy shop to drive metal stakes. Ho‚ ho‚ ho! Building with Carrots In my log cabin classes‚ I often joke about building with carrots. That’s exactly how this works‚ though. Each log has a big and small end. Matching their size at each butt and pass joint is challenging. For instance‚ I had a large diameter log (16 inches) labeled for the top row. Woody and I decided that it would work even though it would be 6 inches taller than the log it was suppose to butt against. Since I was tired and ready to finish the last row‚ I figured chinking would just have to fill the unusually large gap on these corners. We rigged and placed this monster log on the front wall. Nope. Not going to work. I didn’t like the size of the corner gap this log would create. We lowered the log and returned it to the landing to be milled for lumber. Luckily I had just enough logs on to make adjustments. I replaced the monster with a log I had designated as a Ridge Pole Support Log. This decision will create “normal” gaps on the last row‚ making me a happy log cabin builder. The final log going up to complete row 13! The next step is to attach Ridge Pole Support Logs to the front and back walls and secure the 48 foot Ridge Pole on top of these vertical poles. Oh that should be a lot fun! Stay tuned for more updates. Keep Doing the Stuff of Self-Reliance‚ ~ Todd P.S. – You can also keep up with the Stuff we’re Doing on Twitter‚ Pinterest‚ YouTube‚ Instagram‚ and Facebook… and over at our Doing the Stuff Network. P.P.S – If you haven’t done so already‚ be sure to check out the new Survival Sherpa School and smash that subscribe button at the top of the page! Thanks for Sharing the Stuff! Copyright © by Survival Sherpa: Content on this site (unless the work of a third-party) may be shared freely in digital form‚ in part or whole‚ for non-commercial use with a link back to this site crediting the author. All links in articles must remain intact as originally posted in order to be republished.

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As the public walks through life with blinders on‚ those of us that pay attention are the only ones that can stop the madness. Are you familiar with Moore v. United States? You'd better be because this is how the government plans on taking your house. cash.app/$pinballpreparedness Pinball Preparedness PO Box 93 Sharps Chapel‚ TN 37866 pinballpreparedness@mail2world.com