Non-IT News Thread
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6.8 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia coast prompts tsunami warnings
About 310,000 people were within a 62-mile radius of the earthquake's center
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island Friday, prompting tsunami warnings that were later lifted. -
The National, A$AP Rocky, Rosalía, More Contribute to New “Game of Thrones” Album
A new “Game of Thrones” album is on the way. Columbia Records and HBO have announced For the Throne (Music Inspired by the HBO Series Game of Thrones), which comes out April 26. The record includes contributions from the National, A$AP Rocky, the late Lil Peep, Maren Morris, Joey Bada$$, ROSALÍA, Muse’s Matthew Bellamy, and Ty Dolla $ign, among others. For the Throne will also feature a new song from the Weeknd, SZA, and Travis Scott. Check out the album trailer and list of contributors below.
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@valentina said in Non-IT News Thread:
The National, A$AP Rocky, Rosalía, More Contribute to New “Game of Thrones” Album
A new “Game of Thrones” album is on the way. Columbia Records and HBO have announced For the Throne (Music Inspired by the HBO Series Game of Thrones), which comes out April 26. The record includes contributions from the National, A$AP Rocky, the late Lil Peep, Maren Morris, Joey Bada$$, ROSALÍA, Muse’s Matthew Bellamy, and Ty Dolla $ign, among others. For the Throne will also feature a new song from the Weeknd, SZA, and Travis Scott. Check out the album trailer and list of contributors below.
AHA! Music inspired by ... Game of Thrones.
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@LilAng said in Non-IT News Thread:
@valentina said in Non-IT News Thread:
The National, A$AP Rocky, Rosalía, More Contribute to New “Game of Thrones” Album
A new “Game of Thrones” album is on the way. Columbia Records and HBO have announced For the Throne (Music Inspired by the HBO Series Game of Thrones), which comes out April 26. The record includes contributions from the National, A$AP Rocky, the late Lil Peep, Maren Morris, Joey Bada$$, ROSALÍA, Muse’s Matthew Bellamy, and Ty Dolla $ign, among others. For the Throne will also feature a new song from the Weeknd, SZA, and Travis Scott. Check out the album trailer and list of contributors below.
AHA! Music inspired by ... Game of Thrones.
I wonder why the guys from South Park aren't on this album... they pretty much nailed the main theme song.
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@LilAng >:- (
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We can admit it—we’re dazzled by the controlled fury of the Falcon Heavy
This very tall image of 27 engines firing is worth checking out.
Sometimes, you've just got to pause for a moment to appreciate great feats of engineering. -
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The week in pictures, Apr. 6 - Apr. 12
Take a look at and enjoy some of the most evocative, momentous images captured around the world in the past seven days.
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@RojoLoco said in Non-IT News Thread:
@LilAng said in Non-IT News Thread:
@valentina said in Non-IT News Thread:
The National, A$AP Rocky, Rosalía, More Contribute to New “Game of Thrones” Album
A new “Game of Thrones” album is on the way. Columbia Records and HBO have announced For the Throne (Music Inspired by the HBO Series Game of Thrones), which comes out April 26. The record includes contributions from the National, A$AP Rocky, the late Lil Peep, Maren Morris, Joey Bada$$, ROSALÍA, Muse’s Matthew Bellamy, and Ty Dolla $ign, among others. For the Throne will also feature a new song from the Weeknd, SZA, and Travis Scott. Check out the album trailer and list of contributors below.
AHA! Music inspired by ... Game of Thrones.
I wonder why the guys from South Park aren't on this album... they pretty much nailed the main theme song.
YES!
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‘Game of Thrones’: A primer for those who don’t watch the show
Game of Thrones, arguably the most talked-about television show of the last few years, isn’t for everybody. For some folks, the fantasy element isn’t their thing, or the violence is too much. Whatever the reason, many people didn’t sign on when the series started up in 2011.
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Actress Allison Mack pleads guilty in 'sex cult' case
US actress Allison Mack has pleaded guilty to charges linked to an alleged sex trafficking operation disguised as a mentoring group.
Appearing in Brooklyn federal court, Mack pleaded guilty to racketeering and racketeering conspiracy charges related to the suspected sex cult Nxivm. -
Yet another state (Washington, this time) passed 100% clean energy legislation
Hawaii, California, New Mexico suggest climate policies are popular at state level.
On Thursday, Washington state's House of Representatives passed a bill that will require 100 percent of the state's electricity generation to be carbon emissions-free by 2045. -
BBC News - Jet Airways halts all international flights
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Florida news. ..
BBC News - Dozier School for Boys: Dozens more suspected graves found
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Florida https://www.snopes.com/ap/2019/04/13/3-naked-women-at-rest-stop-lead-deputies-on-chase-in-florida/
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Fukushima: Japan begins removal of nuclear fuel from damaged reactor
The operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant has begun removing nuclear fuel from one of the reactors that melted down after the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Remotely controlled equipment is lifting fuel rods from a storage pool inside reactor number three. -
Stratolaunch, the world’s biggest airplane, takes flight
Six-engine aircraft with a wingspan of 117 meters hit a top speed of 189mph.
On Saturday morning, exactly 45 minutes after the sun began to rise over the Mojave Desert, the largest airplane ever created—and its record-breaking 385-foot wingspan—took off for the very first time. -
@JaredBusch said in Non-IT News Thread:
Florida https://www.snopes.com/ap/2019/04/13/3-naked-women-at-rest-stop-lead-deputies-on-chase-in-florida/
Because... Florida
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@mlnews said in Non-IT News Thread:
Stratolaunch, the world’s biggest airplane, takes flight
Six-engine aircraft with a wingspan of 117 meters hit a top speed of 189mph.
On Saturday morning, exactly 45 minutes after the sun began to rise over the Mojave Desert, the largest airplane ever created—and its record-breaking 385-foot wingspan—took off for the very first time.That thing is super cool.
