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The back story on this piece: when I found out that Shout Factory was going to be releasing Dudes on Blu-ray back in 2017, I thought, “Oh, man, I’ve got to do an oral history on this movie.” And I stand by that insane thought, because come on: this is an insane movie! First of all, it’s a punk rock western road movie starring an actor who - at the time - was best known for playing Duckie from Pretty in Pink, and truth be told, it only gets crazier from there.

I’m having some trouble figuring out the difference between my 50-amp RV fifth wheel plug and a 50-amp welder plug. I want to wire up a 50-amp outlet for my RV but have been told by my electrician that my RV is not 240 volts. I understand that each leg on the 50-amp outlet is 120 volts, but why don’t they consider this a 240-volt RV? I’m trying to explain this all to my electrician, but he seems confused.

Sorry for the dramatic subject line, but I want to make sure all the WT fans who subscribe to my substack see this. Yesterday the company that owns the magazine that owns my podcast laid off a lot of excellent people. I haven’t worked there myself for more than a year, but Weirdest Thing keeps me tethered to them. I don’t mind this on most days; I love PopSci, and PopSci loves Weirdest Thing, and it’s been a treat to have an excuse to stay affiliated.

Good morning! Today is Saturday, January 15, 2022. You’re reading The Charlotte Ledger’s Weekend Edition. Need to subscribe — or upgrade your Ledger e-newsletter subscription? Details here. by Ted Reed Thirteen years after US Airways Flight 1549 landed on the Hudson River instead of in Charlotte, First Officer Jeff Skiles is moving ahead in life, finally training to be a widebody captain. The event on Jan. 15, 2009, has retained prominence in the legacy of commercial aviation, an enduring symbol of U.

Anatomy of a Fall, Justine Triet’s Palme d’Or-winning courtroom drama, is arguably the best film of the year. It definitely has the most fascinating performance. Sandra Hüller plays a successful writer married to an unsuccessful writer. They have a son who lost his vision after an accident (the husband was at fault). A grad student comes to interview Hüller about fact and fiction in her work. The husband acts up by blasting music, cutting the interview short.

This piece is part of a collaboration and written by our guest author . Go check out his substack for more fantastic writing in this area!The scythe, in total, is fairly straightforward in its components. Some modifications can be made, but it is essentially a blade mounted with a clamp to a long handle with one or two grips. It is deceptively simple, and the geometric relationship between the different pieces ultimately influences how effective and ergonomic it is to use.

You gotta run, Hank. We need you. My 19-year-old heart sank. I was a college student at Stony Brook, it was our conference championship in track and field, I was anchor leg on the 4x800 meter relay, and I was sick as a dog. I had the full monty: runny nose, fever, cough. I had no business being there, let alone running … ncG1vNJzZmisn6m1pq7Op5xnq6WXwLWtwqRlnKedZL1wrc2cn6iqXaGyqA%3D%3D

In the December 1917 photo above, you’re looking across Ship Creek. The Alaska Engineering Commission, (AEC) was building the Alaska Railroad and needed housing for railroad employees. So the bluff area just to the north of Ship Creek was chosen as the place to build cottages for the workers. As workers began moving to the housing, they adopted the motto. “We’re high on Government Hill” for their new neighborhood. A man named Thomas Jeter built a cabin on a lake that became known as Jeter Lake.

“So many people I knew just loved Gwennie's. Anytime I had friends visit from the lower 48, Gwennie’s was one of the places I would take them. It was almost always for the Reindeer Sausage–my personal favorite… so very Alaskan! She has an amazing story, and she will always be a part of Alaskan history. A true pioneer.” Ed Thank you, Ed. The above quote tells the story. Gwennie’s Restaurant means so much to Alaskans.