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newyorkthegoldenage · 2 months

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A crowd of Brooklyn Dodger rookies hoping to make the team gathered at Dodgertown during spring training and were photographed for the April 5, 1948 issue of Life magazine.

Photo: George Silk via Allposters

#vintage New York #1940s #George Silk #Brooklyn Dodgers #spring training #rookies #vintage baseball #Life magazine #April 5 #magazine cover #5 April #major league hopefuls

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theditchlillies · 2 months

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Kurt Donald Cobain // m. 5 April 1994 // by Les Guzman

"Spin magazine contacted us with an assignment to photograph Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love. The shoot would take place in their Los Angeles home and would include their newborn daughter Frances Bean. We can't recall having any conversations with Spin prior to the shoot but, recognizing the intense scrutiny that had been swirling about them at that time, we knew we would be photographing them not so much as two famous musicians but as a family." - Les Guzman // 5 April 2024

Source: IG @ lesguzman

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wiiildflowerrr · 2 months

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@Calum5SOS: It’s been so nice to be back out on the road with the boys again. Feeling so much love and connection at these shows! Take My Hand London tomorrow! See you there.

5 April 2022

#this day in 5sos history #5sos #5 seconds of summer #calum hood #take my hand tour #2022 #5 april

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stairnaheireann · 2 months

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#OTD in Irish History | 5 April:

456 – St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop. 584 – Death of St Ruadhan (Ruadán), one of the twelve ‘Apostles of Erin’. He died at the monastery of Lorrha, Co Tipperary. 1605 – Death of Adam Loftus. He was Archbishop of Armagh, and later Dublin, and Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1581. He was also the first provost of Trinity College, Dublin. 1806 – William Dool Killen,…

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dateinthelife · 1 year

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5 April 1965

In what was surely a fated moment, George Harrison has his first flirtatious encounter with a sitar while filming the Indian restaurant scene in Help!

#today in the life #the beatles #george harrison #help!#5 April #1965

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rabbitcruiser · 2 months

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First Contact Day

On April 5th, 2063, Zefram Cochrane makes first contact between man and extraterrestrials: this day is for Trekkies everywhere to let their geekdom out.

Are you one of those people who is considered to be a real, committed Trekkie? Did you spend your youth trying to Vulcan Nerve Pinch those problems away? Is there a regulation StarFleet uniform in the closet and is speaking Klingon as a second language a lifelong pursuit?

Then it’s time to get that uniform on and prepare to celebrate First Contact! First Contact Day is celebrated by fans everywhere. Even those people who don’t know Zefram Cochrane from Zac Efron are still absolutely welcome to join in!

First Contact Day is a great time to learn more about the entire Star Trek franchise and what it has meant to Science Fiction fans over the years.

History of First Contact Day

There is one day in the history of mankind in the Star Trek universe that stands out above all others, even though it’s only celebrated as a relatively minor holiday. It is none other than First Contact Day.

According to Star Trek “history”, on that day in 2063, Zefram Cochrane first took a flight at speeds in excess of Warp 1 in the Phoenix, alerting the Vulcan race to their entrance into the interstellar community and initiating the first contact. Some 300 years later it was commemorated as First Contact Day, and the celebration went on from there. Star Trek: First Contact Day commemorates this particular day in real life, in earth time, and fans all over the world have the opportunity to get together to celebrate the most pivotal moment in Star Trek human history!

First Contact is an important part of the introduction of a species into the galactic community and is handled very carefully by the extant species of StarFleet. Generally speaking, it has been found to be beneficial to privately approach the scientists and other intellectuals of the target species with the belief that they’ll be ready to accept the existence of off-world species. The approach is generally timed for when the species is about to enter the galactic community by engaging in their first faster-than-light travel.

From that point, the new species receives an explanation about what the universe outside their solar system is like and then are welcomed in. It’s a bit of a complicated process but it’s ultimately effective in solving a lot of problems in the universe.

So why does First Contact Day happen on April 5th? It seems that the show’s co-creator, Ronald D. Moore, chose the day because it is his eldest son’s birthday. That sounds like another great reason to celebrate!

How to Celebrate First Contact Day

Celebrating this pivotal moment in all of human history is no small feat! Especially since the day hasn’t technically happened yet. It will happen in the future–in 2063.

Join in on these fun activities for honoring the day, or come up with some other creative Trekkie ideas:

Watch Star Trek Shows and Films

The first step to celebrating this day is getting out Star Trek: First Contact and giving it a fresh watch. This 1996 film was the 8th in the Star Trek film series, and the second to star the beloved cast from the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation.

But watching this one film can be just the beginning because the shows and movies have come and gone since the 1960s, so the options for watching are probably just about endless. To get some background information particularly on First Contact Day, it might be helpful to watch the original Star Trek series episode, Metamorphosis, in which the crew meets a very young Zefram Cochrane.

Host a Star Trek: First Contact Party

One great idea is to have a Star Trek: First Contact Day celebration like they do in Star Trek! Just get together with various Trekkie friends, preferably dressed in uniform, and bring out Zefram Cochrane’s favorite foods such as cheeses and cheese pierogi. Don’t forget to play some old style rock and roll on the radio and party like it’s 2063!

That’s the beginning of a fantastic celebration, and since everyone is already together, it would be a great time to go ahead and run a complete marathon of all the movies!

Create a Star Trek Playlist

Space themed music is so next year! While hosting that party, some excellent tunes (including some oldies that Zefram Cochrane loved!) will be necessary to get everyone grooving. Try these songs out on a playlist:

Magic Carpet Ride (1968) Steppenwolf

Ooby Dooby (1961) Roy Orbison

Star Trekkin’ (1987) The Firm

The Picard Song (2001) Dark Materia

Space Song (2015) Beach House

Intergalactic (1998) Beastie Boys

Mr. Spock’s Brain (1993) S.P.O.C.K.

Enjoy Some Whiskey in Honor of Dr. Cochrane

Whether at a full party or with just a few friends, celebrating First Contact Day should honor Zefram Cochrane, and he did love his whiskey! In fact, he claims he has a hangover from whiskey just before using his rocket, Phoenix, to become the first ever human to break warp speed. And this paved the way to the development of the United Federation of Planets. So that’s surely something worth toasting!

Check Out the Star Trek Website

To learn more about First Contact Day and the entire Star Trek franchise, take a little peek at the website. This online resource offers all kinds of background information for fans and novices to go one step further, and maybe even — “to go boldly where no man has gone before”!

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oediex · 2 months

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I have to take antibiotics this week. Some bacteria decided to set up shop in my body.

There is lactose in these meds. Perhaps there are antibiotics made without. There must be, for those who are lactose intolerant. I didn't ask, because I didn't know until I had the box in my hands. It doesn't matter. I'm not less vegan when I have to take medication that contains animal products or that was tested on animals. This is the way our world is organised, not something I can control.

The recommendation is to take them with food, and that three times a day. Currently, I am lucky if I manage to get two meals a day into my body. My stomach does not want to participate. So I have smaller meals, hope it is enough. What counts as food?

In both cases, the same rule applies: all you can do is your best.

#depression #health #mental health #mental illness #vegan #writing #my writing #a story every day #5 april #2024

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nerosunero · 2 months

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5 April 2024, Dublin

#nerosunero #dublin #5 April

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dayofconscience · 2 months

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State of Truth in the World Report: Africa.

In this virtual session, we spotlighted the pivotal role played by civil society organizations in spearheading truth-telling initiatives from Guinea and The Gambia to Ethiopia and Sudan. Our distinguished panelists shared how locally-led truth-telling initiatives are crucial for addressing past atrocities and laying the groundwork for sustainable peace and reconciliation. A facilitated, roundtable discussion followed, focusing on strategies and best practices employed by civil society actors to navigate the challenges of truth-telling in fragile contexts, from leveraging technology for documentation and dissemination of testimonies to engaging with local communities in participatory dialogue and reconciliation processes.

Watch the State of Truth in the World Report: Africa! Tue | March 5 | 2024 | 11:00 am

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mistfunk · 2 months

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Mistigram: today, we celebrate the weed everyone hates to love, the sunny #dandelion! This #ANSIart observance of its day was drawn by AdeptApril.

#adeptapril #ansi art #dandelion #apr 5 #5 april

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ytilaremehpe-sselhtaed · 2 months

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All of us right meow:

#boop #boop o meter #april fool's day #tumblr culture #cats of tumblr #the creation of boop #best 5 am activity ever ❤️‍🔥#sleep is for the weak #ytilaremehpe-sselhtaed

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newyorkthegoldenage · 1 year

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Shedding her shoes as well as her starring role in Wonderful Town, Rosalind Russell gets a kick out of Robert Fryer, the show's co-producer, at a farewell party she gave for the cast and friends backstage after her final performance, April 5, 1954. Getting into the act at left, also with shoes off, is Carol Channing, who replaced Russell. The show had opened on February 25, 1953.

Photo: Marty Lederhandler for the AP via the Memphis Commercial Appeal

#vintage New York #1950s #Marty Lederhandler #party #Wonderful Town #Rosalind Russell #Robert Fryer #April 5 #5 April #vintage Broadway #musical theater #Broadway musical #Carol Channing

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hyumjim · 2 months

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Poll for real people this time

#I’m at 5 almost 6 I think? WHICH IS GOOD FOR ME. I WANT MY FLOWERS!#it’s only April….

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wiiildflowerrr · 1 year

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@Luke5SOS: Thanks for the curls mum

5 April 2017

#this day in 5sos history #5sos #5 seconds of summer #luke hemmings #luke 5sos #liz hemmings #2017 #5 april #curly boy

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moonlightequin1 · 2 months

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✨💫 TWST JP "ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL" FULL 3D PERFORMANCE 💫✨

I needed to share this video because it was region locked for this year's April Fools, but we finally got the full performance of the VDC tribe in TWST FES last year....😭🫶

WE WON EVERYONE 🎉🎊

LOOK AT THEM!!! 😭🎉🎉

#twisted wonderland #TWST #twisted wonderland april fools #vil schoenheit #rook hunt #epel felmier #kalim al asim #jamil viper #ace trappola #deuce spade #twst jp content #BOOK 5 SPOILERS #Pomefiore Arc #just ray ~ ramblings #just ray ~ posts

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daily-dragon-drawing · 2 months

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#92 - 小龍 (xiǎolóng / little dragon) - A totally ferocious, fiery dragon! Definitely! 🔥🐉🦎

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Happy April Fool's! :3c

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