LJS 437 is a copy of De re medicina, by the 12th century physician Matthaeus Platearius, made in Germany ca. 1400. It is a medical compendium of simples (medicines made from one component), with notes on their preparation and properties.
Green and cream: 1950 Fiat 1400 Cabriolet by Vignale
And here, from the magnificent era of great coachbuilders, comes another specimen that we could define as more unique than rare.
It is one of the early works of Alfredo Vignale, who had opened his body shop only two years earlier, in 1948, and like many unique or very limited series cars built at the time, it is the first one we have seen in twenty years of classic car shows, themed museums, and…
1. 1400 needs the ocean like he needs air to breathe. I knew, he loved the ocean, and considering his roots I shouldn’t be surprised, but it’s quite clear that he wouldn’t be able to live in a place that’s not close to water. Anything more than 30 minutes would already be too far.
2. I still get sea sick. Which is weird cause I love swimming. But put me on a boat and I’m like 🤢. I handled the gondola okay. And even the first trip toward Venice was okay. But the waters were rougher on the way back and just 🤢. I didn’t eat much that day. 1400 thought it was adorable. Not sure if he would’ve thought that if I’d actually puked.
3. Greek and Italian men share the passionate argument gene and it’s best to just let them argue it out.
4. 1400 doesn’t share ice cream if it’s pistachio. He shares other flavors. Just not that one.
5. Carbs are not my enemy! (Real) Italian food is my proof.
6. 1400 looks sharp in a real Milanese suit and I wish we had more occasions for him to wear such a fine suit. But role playing is a thing, right? 😏
7. Dating a younger emotional support extrovert is great until they want to go skinny dipping in 60°F water. I’d really rather not have my nipples freeze off. 😂 But it’s fun to watch.
8. Did I mention Greek men have the passionate argument gene? It’s best not to interrupt when they try to boost your confidence.
9. 1400 eats just about everything and anything but draws the line at capers.
9LIVES SHARES NEW SINGLE "MULTIMILLIONAIRE" (W/ TRIPPIE REDD & ODETARI)
9lives, the New Zealand-born multi-hyphenate artist and producer, has just shared his new single “MULTIMILLIONAIRE” (w/ Trippie Redd & Odetari). 9lives is the artist at the forefront of the sigilkore scene, a fast-growing, internet-born Rap subgenre which combines elements of Trap, Cloud Rap, Hyperpop, and Electronic music into his own supernatural sound. At just 19 years old, 9lives has already accumulated over 600 Million Streams, and consistently goes viral across TikTok thanks to his eclectic tracks like the recently-released “Lights” by Skaiwater and Midwxst. With dark aesthetics that pull from video games and anime, and an emphasis on mashing together explosive elements like bass-boosted 808s and distorted synths, 9lives has already worked with a number of A-list artists including Rico Nasty, JELEEL!, Kanii, Odetari, and even Trippie Redd – producing “Popular” off of his latest LP. On his new single “MULTIMILLIONAIRE”, he’s linked up with Trippie Redd and experimental artist Odetari again for an explosive hustling anthem that further solidifies 9lives as the burgeoning star of his niche yet rapidly-growing scene.
Since emerging onto the music scene less than two years ago, 9lives has already built an impressive career for himself as the leading face of the chronically-online sigilkore scene. After getting his start in production by making beats on GarageBand and FL Studios in highschool, 9lives began to get tired of the “trap type beats” that he was making – this is when he discovered the sigilkore community, and began to hone in on pushing the boundaries of the eclectic sound. 9lives garnered viral attention across TikTok and social media, dropping his breakthrough single "XTAYALIVE" (100M+ Streams) last year. He’s subsequently released a collab EP with experimental producer Odetari, and become a frequent collaborator with Trippie Redd – with the duo expanding on their chemistry with the new single “MULTIMILLIONAIRE”. 9lives recently signed to PULSE Records, a new label founded by PULSE Music Group, whose publishing roster includes the likes of Brent Faiyaz, Ty Dolla $ign, and Freddie Gibbs – a testament to his rapidly-growing influence and standalone presence. With his eyes set on becoming a fixture in the mainstream realm of experimental production and artistry, 9lives and his new single continue his hot streak as he puts the sigilkore genre on his back, introducing it to the world.
LJS 437 is a medical compendium of or treatise on simples (medicines made from one component, mostly botanical), with notes on their preparation and properties. Written in southern Germany or Austria, ca. 1400.
We always experience a pleasant sense of amazement when we come across a car whose existence we were not aware of, as was the case with this Seat convertible brought to our attention by our reader Kyle, whom we thank for the tip.
The brand itself, especially outside of Europe, is little known. Added to this, this vehicle is part of a very limited series of four-headlight convertibles – as the…