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Updates: Something I forgot to add to my NPI Rankings article were the big upsets from last week. Upsets are defined as teams who win that have an NPI 5+ points or less than their opponent. This will change as we go through the season and NPIs change but for the record, they were: Looks… Continue reading Tuesday, Sept 2 Match Day!

The single “Sayōnara” is a collaborative effort with Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll; he co-wrote and produced the track. The song has a rave-rap, electronic edge — fast-paced, synth-heavy, industrial-tinged — reminiscent of acts like Orbital, The Prodigy, and Underworld, and performed with Kneecap’s signature punk energy and Irish-language lyrics. Kneecap has released a new single titled… Continue reading KNEECAP Ft. PAVL HARTNOLL – Sayōnara (2025) →

The AVCA has released their Top 25 for Week 1. Not much changed between the preseason poll and this one. That means the coaches were spot on or didn’t bother to redo their rankings from scratch. My feeling is that it is a little of both. Juniata retains the top spot with 74 first-place votes and… Continue reading AVCA Top 25 (9/2/25)

S. Samek The Pittsburgh Pirates system had another prospect honored as the best in their respective league. After having two award winners at Double-A Altoona, a High-A prospect was honored this as well week. Pitcher Carlson Reed was named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the week award winner. Reed threw six scoreless innings, allowing … Continue reading “Reed Named South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week 9/2/25”

Today’s new Travalanche post for September 2, 2025 are about Victor Spinetti from the Beatles’ movies, and Mel Stuart, director of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Previous Travalanche posts for September 2 include ones on: Chuck McCann Hal Ashby Jack Norton Billy Preston Vera Vague Marge Champion Jean Dalrymple Edith Wilson Amanda Randolph Munchkin […]

Today’s new Travalanche post for September 2, 2025 are about Victor Spinetti from the Beatles’ movies, and Mel Stuart, director of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Previous Travalanche posts for September 2 include ones on: Chuck McCann Hal Ashby Jack Norton Billy Preston Vera Vague Marge Champion Jean Dalrymple Edith Wilson Amanda Randolph Munchkin […]

How many can name the director of the first, best, and as far as I’m concerned only version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)? Well, now you can, but how many could do it without looking it up? The gent was named Mel Stuart (Stuart Solomon, 1928-2012) and his body of work is […]

How many can name the director of the first, best, and as far as I’m concerned only version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)? Well, now you can, but how many could do it without looking it up? The gent was named Mel Stuart (Stuart Solomon, 1928-2012) and his body of work is […]

S. Samek The Pitt Panthers are hosting Central Michigan this week. Let’s preview the action. Pitt is coming off of a 61-9 win over Duquesne in the city game. This ended their six-game losing streak that they ended the 2024 season on. Eli Holstein threw four touchdown passes, which were a career high. He completed … Continue reading “Pitt Football 9/6/25 vs Central Michigan Preview”

Director: Danny Cannon Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Brandy Norwood The murderous fisherman with a hook is back to once again stalk the two surviving teens, Julie and Ray, who had left him for dead, as well as cause even more murder and mayhem, this time at a posh island resort. 1997’s ‘I […]

Llega un momento en la vida en que uno no quiere irse más de vacaciones con sus padres. Que quiere hacer planes con sus amigos, ir a otro ritmo, hacer otras cosas… Sin embargo, pasan los años y llega otra… Continue reading →

Born of a September 2, Italian-Welsh comic actor Victor Spinetti (1929-2012). Spinetti’s paternal grandfather immigrated to Wales from Italy to work in the coal mines. His parents ran a chip shop, and were able to send him to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Spinetti worked subsistence jobs throughout the ’50s, while acting […]

Born of a September 2, Italian-Welsh comic actor Victor Spinetti (1929-2012). Spinetti’s paternal grandfather immigrated to Wales from Italy to work in the coal mines. His parents ran a chip shop, and were able to send him to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Spinetti worked subsistence jobs throughout the ’50s, while acting […]

St. Norbert Quad#6 UW-Oshkosh, UW-Stevens Point, St. Norbert, Lakeland#6 UW-Oshkosh 3, Lakeland 0; #6 UW-Oshkosh 3, St. Norbert 0; UW-Stevens Point 3, St. Norbert 1; UW-Stevens Point 3, Lakeland 2. Central TriCentral, Simpson, KnoxSimpson 3, Knox 0; Central 3, Knox 0. NonconferenceDePauw 3, Earlham 0 DU’s McWaters: 14 assists, 11 digs.Asbury 3, Berea 0 AU’s […]

The AVCA voters say they essentially nailed it during the preseason as the top nine remained the same in the Week 1 poll. In fairness the top nine are currently undefeated. Three-time defending champ Juniata remains at No. 1 after winning its 100th consecutive match over the weekend. The Eagles are followed by No. 2 […]

This past weekend I saw Caught Stealing in the theater and was reminded how much I enjoy Regina King. The first time I ever watched one of her movies was back in 1996 when she played Marcee Tidwell in Jerry Maguire. Here … Continue reading →

Hi Friends! Sometimes you need an easy and fun painting. Reference is from the Botanica Collective on Instagram. You can paint this in under 15 minutes! It’s great if you want to warm up or relax. If you like loose florals, you will love my Watercolor Flower Workshop, and you can save 40% on it […]

Hi Friends! Sometimes you need an easy and fun painting. Reference is from the Botanica Collective on Instagram. You can paint this in under 15 minutes! It’s great if you want to warm up or relax. If you like loose florals, you will love my Watercolor Flower Workshop, and you can save 40% on it […]

Today’s new Travalanche post for September 1, 2025 is about 19th century influencer Lydia Sigourney. Some Labor Day and Labor Related Posts: On the Jerry Lewis Telethon The White Rats, the Vaudeville Performers Union The 1919 Actors Strike The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire A Thing on Textiles Previous September 1 posts include ones on: Marilyn […]

Today’s new Travalanche post for September 1, 2025 is about 19th century influencer Lydia Sigourney. Some Labor Day and Labor Related Posts: On the Jerry Lewis Telethon The White Rats, the Vaudeville Performers Union The 1919 Actors Strike The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire A Thing on Textiles Previous September 1 posts include ones on: Marilyn […]