Sunday, August 3, 2025, 8PM CT (1AM Monday UTC)
IT'S #MONSTERDON
we will be watching
The Raven (1963)
"Magician Erasmus Craven (Vincent Price) is still deeply depressed two years after the death of his beloved wife, Lenore (Hazel Court). One day, he's visited by Adolphus Bedlo (Peter Lorre), who has been transformed into a raven after losing a duel to Dr. Scarabus (Boris Karloff), an evil wizard. After Craven transforms Bedlo back into a human, Bedlo claims to have seen Lenore's ghost at Scarabus' castle, prompting the two to head to Scarabus' castle to seek Craven's lost love."
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The Raven Official Trailer #1 - Vincent Price Movie (1963) HD
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There's not enough paint in the world to paint all the dicks it would take to make NE Going street (my neighborhood East/West bike boulevard) a smooth ride. Every type of pavement imaginable was used in different stretches of it and it's all thrashed. It would be one long giant dick only visible from the air.
#Portland #biketooter
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A crude pothole graffiti tactic got Portland’s attention. Please don’t copy it, officials say
Nearby apartment dwellers had a bird's eye view of the graphic murals.Sami Edge | The Oregonian/OregonLive (oregonlive)
If you want to see the rules on any Mastodon server:
1. Go to its website (you don't need to log in or be a member)
2. If you're on a phone click ☰ and then "About" at bottom of menu, on a computer click the "About" link next to server's name in bottom left corner
3. Scroll down to the section marked "Server Rules" and click on it to open it
This can be really useful if you're looking for a server to join or move to, as you can see how seriously the admin takes moderation.
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As far as I know it's generally up to the admin to mention extra features in the description. I've listed some Fediverse servers with longer-than-500 character limits over on @FediGarden at:
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Also, Glitch and Hometown servers tend to have more features such as markdown etc:
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Sharkey is a totally different kind of Fediverse platform which has extra features:
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Venus Williams will return to the U.S. Open in the mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka
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Venus Williams will return to the U.S. Open in the mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka
A total of 16 duos will be competing for the $1 million top prize.PBS News
UK will recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions, Starmer says | BBC
UK will recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions, Starmer says | BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cdrkj810plvtEUROPE SAYS
#HappyBirthday #72 🎀🫶🏻💌💓
Oklahoma City Thunder guard and NBA champion Isaiah Joe will visit the Philippines this August 1! - Raw Chili
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Ghislaine Maxwell plays hardball with lawmakers on giving Epstein testimony
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/07/29/congress/maxwell-makes-demands-00481769?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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What we know about 4 Manhattan shooting victims
https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/4-manhattan-shooting-victims-124178484?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into News @news-abc
Video What we know about 4 Manhattan shooting victims
At least four people were killed and a fifth was injured in a mass shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building on Monday.ABC News
UK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel holds to a ceasefire | Foreign policy
The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine this September as a result of the “increasingly intolerable”…
#UnitedKingdom #UK #Europe #EU #GreatBritain
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UK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel holds to a ceasefire | Foreign policy - EUROPE
The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine this September as a result of the “increasingly intolerable” situation on the ground in Gaza, unlessEUROPE SAYS
Atari set to acquire 82% of Thunderful Group AB, as Thunderful announce they're "restructuring" gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/atar…
#Atari #Thunderful #Gaming #PCGaming
Atari set to acquire 82% of Thunderful Group AB, as Thunderful announce they're "restructuring"
Even more game industry consolidation going on. Atari has entered into an agreement with Thunderful Group AB to acquire most of it.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Windows upgrade finished.
Teams: reinstalled
Copilot: reinstalled
OneDrive: backing up everything
Cutesy little widgets: reactivated
Elgato's new webcam can mount lens filters
https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/elgatos-new-webcam-can-mount-lens-filters-163656839.html?src=rss&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Elgato's new webcam can mount lens filters
The Elgato Facecam 4K webcam offers budding videographers a pro-grade feature. Users can swap out and mount various lens filters.Lawrence Bonk (Engadget)
Lincolnwood Fest draws thousands to Proesel Park, also includes a dunk tank charitable fundraiser
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/29/lincolnwood-fest-annual-summer-carnival/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Lincolnwood Fest draws thousands to Proesel Park, also includes a dunk tank charitable fundraiser
The village of Lincolnwood’s signature summer community festival saw crowds estimated in the tens of thousands over the course of its four-day run at Proesel Park, featuring carnival rides, live mu…Karie Angell Luc (Chicago Tribune)
Netgear launches its most affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system
https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/netgear-launches-its-most-affordable-wi-fi-7-mesh-system-163234180.html?src=rss&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Tech News @tech-news-Engadget
Netgear launches its most affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system
Netgear has released their most affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system ever.Andre Revilla (Engadget)
#Gaza #famine
#IsraelTerroristState
@palestine
"There were roughly 25 tons of aid dropped into the region on Saturday — but Palestinians report that the aid is being dropped in Israeli military-controlled areas, and that the aid is being looted and stolen, potentially by groups armed by Israel in Gaza"
"Israel is not interested in alleviating the humanitarian catastrophe that it has deliberately and meticulously created"
Israel's "aid" comes with added evil
truthout.org/articles/gaza-air…
Gaza Airdrops Fell on Homes in Gaza, Collapsing Them, Aid Groups Say
Palestinians report that the aid was dropped in areas controlled by the Israeli military and was looted.Sharon Zhang (Truthout)
I don't believe in the no-win scenario. - James T. Kirk
You are not delusional for seeing the rot.
You are clear-eyed.
You’re seeing exactly what’s there.
A system that extracts labor, flattens difference, rewards cruelty, punishes vulnerability, and calls it order.
A system that warps people into resources, children into data points, relationships into transactions, and survival into something earned.
It wants you to believe you’re the problem for not fitting.
You’re not paranoid.
You’re perceptive.
You’re not bitter.
You’re awake.
Capitalism doesn’t improve society, it deforms it.
It doesn't educate. It perverts curiosity into obedience.
You are trying to stay human in a place that keeps rewarding inhumanity.
And yes, it’s hard, brutally so, to see the poison and still have to move through it every day,
But what you’re actually doing is not consenting to a dehumanizing framework. That's resistance.
Neat little man-made cave area in the gardens. A fab place to cool off from the hot sun. It's tucked in behind the waterfall.
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Mega Dragonite’s silly design has Pokémon fans reviving decade-old arguments
https://www.polygon.com/gaming/617123/pokemon-legends-za-mega-dragonite-fan-reactions-design-wings?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Mega Dragonite’s silly design has Pokémon fans reviving decade-old arguments
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Tom Lehrer, RIP: Hear All of His Witty, Satirical Songs in One Playlist
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Tom Lehrer, RIP: Hear All of His Witty, Satirical Songs in One Playlist
Tom Lehrer died last weekend, more than four decades after rumors of his death had first gone into circulation. He didn't bother to contradict them, publicly claiming that he figured they would 'cut down on the junk mail.Colin Marshall (Openculture.com)
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As women's sports grows, so do the threats to racialized athletes
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Hedge Fund Tyrus Shutters London Office to Relocate to Abu Dhabi
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Tom Lehrer is gone
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Man Awarded $12,500 After Google Street View Photographed His Ass
The case really exposed a crack in Google's policies...and this guy's backside.AJ Dellinger (Gizmodo)
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That's it, the site has one voted upon trigger:
There are spiders
- The spider is toward the beginning when Vincent Price is in his apothecary and a tarantula surprises him on a shelf. -Robotca
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I've seen this one a while back but don't recall anything else about it that might bring stress/offense. That doesn't mean there aren't any other gotchas. If you know of any please let us know aobut them and/or consider updating the dog-gone spoiler site! That said, based on a certain what the French would call an "I don't know what" that I experienced when seeing the title; if you require chemical enhancement to endure our typical fare you may wish to consider having extra supplies on hand.
The Raven (Movie, 1963)
www.doesthedogdie.comAndy L.
in reply to 4 8 15 16 23 42 • • •I still wish a filmmaker was brave enough to make a real adaptation of The Raven.
I want 90 minutes of a man sitting in his office quietly reading and occasionally shouting at a bird.
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in reply to Andy L. • • •Andy L.
in reply to 4 8 15 16 23 42 • • •Maybe do it as a YouTube video.
"Hey guys, check out how quaint and curious these volumes of forgotten lore are!"
But then a bird shows up and drives you mad.
Andy L.
in reply to Andy L. • • •maybe it works better as a stream.
"Chat, you think I'll be reunited with my lost love Lenore in the afterlife? Hang on, don't answer, let me set up a poll. "
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Andy L.
in reply to Andy L. • • •important question : can ravens actually talk?
I don't think the studio will buy our film if we can't get the most famous line in there.
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in reply to Andy L. • • •Andy L.
in reply to 4 8 15 16 23 42 • • •ok good.
That was my only concern with this idea's viability.
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in reply to bunnyhero • • •This edger allen poe anthology is weird.
Louisa
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in reply to 4 8 15 16 23 42 • • •added this weekend's #MonsterdonAlert post from you for THE RAVEN (1963) to the #WatchPartyCalendar along with streaming sources:
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8/3/25 #Monsterdon available on:
Tubi
PlutoTV
Roku Channel
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archive.org/details/the-raven-… courtesy of SnoopJ (@SnoopJ )
mediafire.com/folder/e9po5d81m… courtesy of Judgment Dave (@davesdogmaggie )
The Raven | Full Comedy Horror Movie | Restored HD Classic | Vincent Price | Retro Central
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