Bideodromage
This iconic band rocketed onto the scene in the early 90s and bestowed upon us many sublime treasures. Vocalist Brett Anderson and (until his departure) guitarist Bernard Butler both are/were utterly transcendent talents.
A sampler of monumentally exquisite moments from India, primarily featuring immortals Ali Akbar Khan, Ram Narayan, and Dr. L Subramaniam. Astonishing.
Roland Garros Final, 2025
This remarkable 19 year old Spaniard has so much game, it’s often hard to believe. Blessed with electric, top-level horsepower *and* firepower, the new World #1 (the youngest ever to achieve the pinnacle) also possesses an abundance of charisma, mental toughness, and and imagination. His natural flair and feel cannot be taught.
“Alcaraz has earned acclaim for his remarkable athletic and physical traits. In particular, his direct sprints, counterattacking abilities from often indefensible positions on court, and an extremely high peak footspeed which has earned him comparisons to a young Rafael Nadal and Gaël Monfils. He has earned comparisons to Novak Djokovic for his assured lateral movement and court-coverage aided by physical splits and sliding through the court on defense, particularly on his backhand side where he is often able to neutralize his opponent’s groundstroke aggression or drop shot attempts. He has also earned comparisons, on occasion, to Roger Federer for his great footwork and ability to go inside-out on his forehand and control the court with his offense.” (from Wikipedia)
“I’ve never played a player who moves as well,” said Frances Tiafoe, who has played the best of the best. “He’s going to be a problem for a very long time.”
“But you get so engaged with Alcaraz when you are watching him and he plays so many unbelievable points that you don’t see other players play,” he added. “Then you add the speed, he can defend and hit the ball harder than anyone.”
—Mats Wilander
{Update 7.17.23}: In a titanic 5-set struggle for supremacy of the men’s game, the young Alcaraz wrested the Wimbledon trophy from 4-time defending champion Novak Djokovic on July 16, 2023. He truly showed his mettle against the steely resolve of the great Serbian immortal.
{Update 7.14.24}: Alcaraz defends his Wimbledon title, this time in straight sets over the legendary Djokovic. A clinic/masterclass.
{9.7.25}: Alcaraz avenges his Wimbledon Final defeat at the hands of his great rival Jannik Sinner by thwarting the Italian at the 2025 US Open, in one of the Spaniard’s most sterling, powerful, and relentless performances. This time, Sinner was buried under a blizzard of smoking forehands, potent serves, and the “usual” array of unimaginable shotmaking by Carlos A. Alcatraz reclaimed the #1 ranking in the process.
This English supergroup, consisting of the great Paul Rodgers (vocals), Mick Ralphs (lead guitar), Simon Kirke (drums), and bassist Boz Burrell, attained world domination in the 1970s. Managed by Peter Grant (also of Led Zep fame), Rodgers and the lads not only enjoyed massive hit after massive hit, but also enthralled millions with their live shows. The godlike Rodgers had few peers as a rock vocalist.
These apparently ill-tempered creatures are not known to willingly or peacefully return phones once they have managed to obtain them. In fact, any attempt to retrieve the desired object is not looked upon favourably, at all. One might do well to consider one’s erstwhile mobile device a lost cause, really, rather than face the frightful wrath of these fearsome, aggressive amphibians.
ECS—or Escaped Cow Syndrome—and the ennui-inducing NW (Now What-ism) associated with it—is something we all face; it is by no means limited to bovines/ungulates. But take heart, I say, from these proud, purposeful individuals. Nothing less than a clarion call has been sounded: We need not fear freedom; we must embrace it!!!! Or……..or, Something!!!!
Published earlier in sister-site ArgotSpeak.
A remote island in The Bahamas is home to these mighty aquatic feral pigs.
“The clever pigs have also worked out that the crews of passing yachts regularly dump excess food into the sea. Today the beach is a popular tourist attraction and whether or not they remember to bring their swimming gear, the tourist will always bring food. The hungry pigs eagerly plunge into the waves when they see a yacht and will swim a few hundred feet up to the vessel in the hope of a free meal.” (per Amusing Planet)
Magical moments (that will leave you all agog) featuring Cyd Charisse, Debbie Reynolds, Marlene Dietrich, Ethel Merman, Dolores Gray, and Donald O’Connor.
DeVonta Smith, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Tyreek Hill: all uniquely brilliant talents. Absolutely among the top receivers I have ever witnessed. Insane explosiveness.
Added: the great Mel Gray. And Marquise “Hollywood” Brown.
A sampler of mesmerizing performances by phenomenally gifted vocalists, of the Goddess persuasion.
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