A squirt gun battle is the ultimate way to beat the heat, combine tactical strategy, and enjoy lighthearted competition. Whether you are planning a casual backyard showdown, looking into the popular high school “Senior Assassin” tournament, or preparing for massive cultural events like Thailand’s global Songkran Water Festival, hosting a successful event relies on structured rules and the right gear…
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PARADISE LOST
Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by the English poet John Milton (1608–1674). The poem concerns the biblical story of the fall of man: the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The first version, published in 1667, consists of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. A second edition followed in 1674, arranged into twelve books (in the manner of Virgil‘s Aeneid)…
Read MoreA NEW WAY OF LIFE
“Of course I dreamed. The cold let the outside in, that was it. The outside. All the night I built this to hide us from. Just a drop, at first, one grain of night seeping in, drawn by the cold.” William Gibson Neuromancer Freaky Deaky Tier 1 is 99% sold out! Last chance to secure tickets in current tier before…
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DEPECHE MODE 101ROSEBOWL 88 101 is a live album and documentary film by the English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 13 March 1989 by Mute Records. It chronicles the final leg of the band’s tour in support of their album Music for the Masses (1987) and the final show on 18 June 1988 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.[6][7] The band’s original concept for the film was going to be about…
Read MoreMARTIKA: TOY SOLDIERS [1988]
“Toy Soldiers” is a song by American singer-songwriter Martika, appearing on her self-titled debut album (1988) and released in the United States as the second single from the album on April 26, 1989. It was her only song to top the chart in the United States, reaching the number-one on Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in mid-1989. An edited version of the song is included…
Read MoreAUSTIN TEXAS POOLS AND SWIMMING HOLES
AUSTIN TX SWIMMING POOL AND SPLASHPADS ARE OPENING TODAY!!! ALL ACROSS THE CITY!! Sunscreen Ear drops Follow signs and warnings and obey the Lifeguards Shower before entering water is best policy Help keep pools clean! Visit new pools ! Visit all of them!! TEXSAR: Texas Search and Rescue Texas Search & Rescue, TEXSAR, is a professionally trained volunteer, first responder…
Read MoreENZO FERRARI 1950, WIN OR DIE
The haunting true story of Scuderia Ferrari during the 1950s—an era when Grand Prix racing was the most dangerous sport on Earth. This deep-dive documentary explores how Enzo Ferrari pushed a legendary generation of drivers to the absolute limit, operating under a ruthless “win or die” philosophy where intense psychological pressure was used to extract maximum speed. Through rare archival…
Read Morewhat Democracy must do
watch this short refresher video on CPR & AED. Thank you all again for being emergency first responders. How to Give CPR and Use an AED | First Aid Tips #RESISTANCE TRAINING AI-powered influence operations, synthetic media, deepfakes, and the growing threat posed by algorithmic manipulation-Former Deputy Director of CIA for Digital Innovation Jennifer Ewbank joins The Cipher Brief to discuss…
Read MoreMARCIA LUCAS
Marcia Lou Lucas (née Griffin; October 4, 1945 – May 27, 2026)[1] was an American film editor. She is best known for her work editing Star Wars (1977) and Return of the Jedi (1983), as well as other films by her then-husband George Lucas: THX 1138 (1971) and American Graffiti (1973). She also edited Martin Scorsese‘s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974), Taxi Driver (1976), and New York, New York (1977). Audition polaroids taken by Hollywood Casting Director Mali Finn in the…
Read MoreLEVITATION and RIOTFEST 2026 LINEUP!!
LEVITATION 2026 TICKETS SEPT 10-13, 2026 • AUSTIN, TEXAS LEVITATION returns to Austin, Texas September 10–13, 2026, bringing another epic four-day weekend of music and art to the city’s Red River District, East Side venues, and beyond. The festival is excited to share the 2026 lineup, which is an eclectic, genre-spanning showcase of psych rock, punk, metal, darkwave, indie rock, electronic music,…
Read MoreBOB DYLAN AT WHITEWATER! NBTXJUN30
Thisssssss ARTSTRADA MAGAZINE RECOMMENDED NITES WWW.ARTSTRADAMAGAZINE.COM BOB DYLAN AT WHITEWATER! NBTXJUN30 Bob Dylan Live Jun 30, 2026 Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, The John Doe Folk Trio Live at Whitewater Amphitheater Jun 30, 2026 in New Braunfels Texas truth /tro͞oTH/ The word truth traces back to the Old English word trēowð, which meant “faith, faithfulness, loyalty, and the quality of being…
Read MoreVANLIFE RVLIFE 2026
Rvlife and Vanlife has a near existential effect on the individuals and families that participate in the unique lifestyle. From the freedom to the savings to the exploration and the spiritual rewards. However, it comes along with unique challenges and changes that every person must be aware of. Even those who may only rent a solution for a weekend. Know…
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L.A. Post Punk Cyber Industrial Landscapers.Produced by D.R.I.’s Spike Cassidy No Longer Human is a notable cyber-industrial and post-punk album by the American band STG (Screaming to God), originally released in 1993 Where to Listen You can stream the album on major platforms including the No Longer Human Album Playlist on YouTube Music, Deezer, and Spotify. [1, 2] Are you…
Read MoreWE STAND WITH UKRAINE 🇺🇦 💪
Ukraine ✌️ 🇺🇦 The Russian occupation of Crimea is usually deemed to be the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war. This was followed by the War in Donbas (2014–2022) and then the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, which started the current phase of the war. See also: Eastern front of the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present) § Russian spring–winter campaign (April 2024–present) Between December 2023 and May 2024, Russia was assessed…
Read MoreMOTORCYCLE 🏍 AIRBAGS
What’s All The Fuss About?In 2021 there were over 83,000 motorcycle-related accidentsAfter the adoption of airbags in the 2021 Dakar Rally chest injuries decreased by 50%After the 2020 adoption of airbags in MotoGP racing collarbone fractures decreased by 12% In a severe frontal collision in which the rider is likely to be thrown forward, the airbag absorbs some of the…
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loe and behold.. East Austin has a Cosplay LARP tavern straight out of middle earth. Run by artists and held sacred by its patrons. Costumes Are Encouraged. -Trinity The Tiny Minotaur Tavern is an artist-run diy private social club, immersive art installation, music and theater space in downtown Austin, TX. Featuring over 5,000sq ft of movie set quality Fantasy Scenery,…
Read MoreThe Angstrom Era arrives
An “angstrom chip” refers to semiconductor technology featuring transistor features measured in angstroms rather than nanometers , specifically representing nodes smaller than 10 angstroms, which signifies a new era of manufacturing Key Aspects of Angstrom-Scale Chips Industry Development & Timelines While leading foundries are currently focusing on 2nm and 1.4nm (14A), the roadmap extends to 1.2nm (12A) and beyond: [1,…
Read MoreBlender Studio Releases Its First 4K HDR Short Film, Singularity
Blender Studio Releases Its First 4K HDR Short Film, Singularity Singularity takes place in a distant age of the universe, when the stars and galaxies were young. When an ominous cosmic event swallows a small space critter’s home, he must find refuge among a group of others, watched over by a mysterious celestial being. Directed by Andy Goralczyk, this short…
Read MoreThermoradiative diodes: Night 🌙 Solar
Thermoradiative diodes operate in reverse to typical solar cells by generating electricity through the emission of infrared light into colder surroundings, rather than absorbing photons from a hot source. Operating best at night, these devices leverage the temperature difference between the warm Earth and the cold space to produce a, currently small, amount of electrical power “Infrared solar panels” or…
Read MoreTHE CROW [1994]
The Crow is a 1994 American gothic[3] supernatural[4] superhero film[5][6][7] directed by Alex Proyas and written by David J. Schow and John Shirley, based on the 1989 comic book series by James O’Barr. It stars Brandon Lee in his final film role, as Eric Draven, a rock musician who is resurrected from the dead to seek vengeance against the gang who murdered him and his fiancée. “to walk within the memory of Brandon Lee in the…
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