Roger Corman, one of the most influential movie directors in my life, has passed away. It was my privilege to know him.He was a great friend. He shaped my childhood with science fiction movies and Edgar Allen Poe epics. I'll miss you, Roger.

1859 “The whole subject must, I think, remain vague; neverthelsss, I may, without here entering on any details, state that, from geographical and other considerations, I think it highly probable that our domestic dogs have descended from several wild species.” #CharlesDarwin …

Where has the NYT editorial board been these past ten years?

“A British toddler has had her hearing restored after becoming the first person in the world to take part in a pioneering gene therapy trial, in a development that doctors say marks a new era in treating deafness.” theguardian.com/science/articl…

Roger Corman, Pioneering Independent Producer and King of B Movies, Dies at 98 variety.com/2024/film/news…

Remembering Brother Butch on his birthday. We miss you!
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Tonights Aurora Forecast from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center. #NorthernLights

The geomagnetic storm came in stronger and reached further south than the original models predicted.

Matteo Mancuso and Tomo Fujita jamming at NAMM

John and Abigail Adams purchased this Quincy, Massachusetts house in 1788.
Four generations of the Adams family lived in it from 1788 to 1927.
The structure was expanded and renovated several times. nps.gov/places/old-hou…

Happy Saturday!

Carlos Santana on the power and gift of music!

Today, the primary focus is on the front lines, in areas where the risks of Russian offensive actions are the highest.

Our defensive operations continue in the Kharkiv region, in the border villages of Strilecha, Krasne, Morokhovets, Oliinykove, Lukyantsi, Hatyshche, and…

best geopolitical hack i’ve seen of this meme.

May 11, 1846 -- President James K. Polk asked for a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican–American War.

Moral of the story: don’t invite a philosopher along to your honeymoon.

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World #Classic

May 11, 1812 -- Prime Minister Spencer Perceval is assassinated by John Bellingham in the lobby of the British House of Commons.

RIP Sam Rubin - the kindest, most generous man to be interviewed by-he always made sure I got to say what was important and in my heart- for decades now! I can't believe he's gone. 💔 A true class act and will be so missed! Prayers to all who loved him. 🙏 KTLA KTLAMorningNews