Meme Scholar with Madness (PhD)

[EndtheMadnessNow]

Earliest known photograph of a snowman, ca. 1854, taken by Mary Dillwyn (most likely in Wales).


Collecting photographs of snowmen through history (1854–1950)


January 10, 1927: Fritz Lang’s futuristic silent film classic Metropolis was released in Weimar Germany. It’s regarded as one of the greatest film achievements of the silent era and was literally decades ahead of its time.




Metropolis / Dark City




January 10, 1952: "The Greatest Show on Earth", directed and produced by Cecil B. DeMille, starring James Stewart and Charlton Heston, premiered in New York City. The film won two Academy Awards: Best Picture and Best Writing, Motion Picture Story.




Jan 10, 1967: Quinn Martin's THE INVADERS premiered on ABC.




January 10, 1985: Sir Clive Sinclair launched the Sinclair C5 at the Alexandra Palace in London, an "electrically assisted pedal cycle". It cost £399 (£1,100 today). It was launched in the depths of the British winter and was not protected from rain or snow. It proved a huge commercial failure. Production ceased entirely by August 1985 and out of 14,000 C5s made, only 5,000 were sold before its manufacturer.


General Flea on Ebay



On January 10, 2011, Farnsworth was inducted by Mayor Gavin Newsom into the newly established San Francisco Hall of Fame, in the science and technology category.


Philo Farnsworth aka Dr. X on "I've Got A Secret" (1957) (This is a good one, 8min). He worked on the Manhattan Project and at time of his death in 1971, he held 300 patents.



His widow, Elma Farnsworth (1908-2006) in a June 25, 1996 interview said:
"...a few years before he died that a group of scientists got together and they've decided by the year 2024 that the earth would be so overpopulated that we would squeeze ourselves to death; well Phil disagreed with that because he felt that too well for one thing there is going to be a serious epidemic in the 80s thats going to take alot of our world population and I (his wife) really feel that was AIDS."



I think LA's water towers are typically filled during low water usage periods (largely at night). The filling line is substantially smaller than the discharge line.

Pressure on the hydrants and to homes (which is the same line) is caused by the weight & gravity of the water. As homes are burned, all the water connections to the home are opened (sinks, toilets, washers, etc). So you start draining water as you lose each house.

You eventually get to the point where you can sustain the system and run out of water. As the tanks get lower and drain, the pressure also decreases as it is the weight of the water and gravity that provide pressure. What is needed is a way to shut the towers off from the primary system and have a secondary fire system that is routed to several strategically located fill points for fire apparatus.

You can then fill the tanks and have water for suppression.

But that cost $$$$.

The issue is often getting county, city and local officials to not only fund it, but continue to fund it of which they all happen to be incompetent democrats. They funded and installed a system that was capable at the time it was designed. With widespread growth in the area, the system needed to be upgraded and expanded, which usually does not happen. The current system is inefficient for today's needs. That's a failure on the part of state gov't. They know this and have ignored it and thus, thousands of homes/lives have been reduced to ash.

This is why urban planning with expansion of housing and commercial land need to be properly funded. Unfortunately, for most officials, they think this means the addition of red tape and bureaucracy. This is literally Water Supplies 101 in firefighting. A lot of people are blaming DEI, but I think that has little to do with it. Goes back years & years with typical Calif negligence, laziness, corruption, budget cuts > funneling $$$ to some other projects and wait for a crisis so they can get more federal $$$. Plus, everyone with a brain cell knows Calif has been in a heap of trouble, financially for years so the LA hellscape should not be that much of a surprise. The Santa Ana winds (devil winds) have been around since time immemorial.


Say what you will, but Brigadier General Ripper, USAF did warn us about communist infiltration of our drinking water.


Meanwhile...




Weekend words...



In a quaint village nestled amidst lush green fields and classical homes stands a historic library, tucked away in the folds of time. The library's weathered windows frame a tranquil landscape, where ancient trees sway and verdant leaves blanket the surroundings.

Stepping into this sanctuary, one is immediately drawn to its serene and graceful ambiance. Each wall carries whispers of the past, adorned with stacks of antique books and wooden furniture that faintly exudes the scent of age.

The melodic symphony of raindrops and distant thunder traverses the space, a natural harmony of existence. In this moment, one can hear the gentle patter of rain against the old windows—a soothing melody, akin to a lullaby for the soul.

Inside the library, warm golden light from a vintage fireplace illuminates the space, creating an atmosphere of coziness and familiarity. The flickering flames cast soft crackles, making the area even more inviting and vibrant.

The aged wooden tables and plush chairs near the fireplace become ideal spots to sit, read, or simply revel in the tranquility and soothing sounds of rain and thunder. This is the perfect haven to immerse oneself in the historical allure and inspiration of the past.

The antique library in the small village retains its classical beauty and tranquility. It is not just a repository of knowledge but also a sacred realm, where the past and present converge, crafting a space full of warmth and romance.