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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

First known hand fossils of extinct human relative

The long thumb and straight fingers would have allowed Paranthropus boisei to form a powerful grip, similar to how modern humans might grasp a hammer. Other features, such as the broad shape of the finger bones, closely resemble those of a gorilla.

Louise Leakey

The partial skeleton, unearthed at Koobi Fora, a site on the eastern edge of Lake Turkana, is estimated to be slightly more than 1.52 million years old. The teeth and skull fossils matched previously studied P. boisei specimens, while the hand and foot bones proved to be unique among previously studied hominins, a term referring to all species that emerged after the genetic split from the ancestors of the great apes 6 million to 7 million years ago.

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https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/15/science/fossil-kenya-extinct-human-hand

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

R.I.P. D'Angelo @jzebraa

#D'Angelo 2025 jzebraa

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video!

Thanks for the Silky Raspy tune "Lady" and when D’Angelo was partnered to Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone in the ’90s. The pair met while he was finishing “Brown Sugar” and bonded over their similar backgrounds: Both are from the South and both grew up in the church. Stone worked on the album with D’Angelo and the pair co-wrote the song “Everyday” for her 1999 debut album, “Black Diamond.”

Beyond his own catalog, D’Angelo’s artistry shined in collaborations. He memorably duetted with Lauryn Hill on the soulful ballad “Nothing Even Matters,” a highlight of her landmark 1998 album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.”

Michael Eugene Archer

Thanks for all the JAMS XOXO -jzebraa

Monday, October 13, 2025

R.I.P. Val Kilmer @jzebraa

#ValKilner 2025 jzebraa

Everyone Loved Top Gun and Batman

But I Loved Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison in The Doors Movie

Thanks for your Fantastic portrayal of Jim Morrison! XOXO -jzebraa

Val Kilmer is known for portraying a wide range of characters, most notably as the rival pilot Tom "Iceman" Kazansky in Top Gun (1986) and its sequel Top Gun: Maverick (2022), the rock star Jim Morrison in The Doors (1991), and the Caped Crusader in Batman Forever (1995). Other iconic roles include the roguish swordsman Madmartigan in Willow (1988), the gambler Doc Holliday in Tombstone (1993), and a hallucination of Elvis Presley in True Romance (1993).

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Johnson City Tennessee Tri-PRIDE 2025

The Giant PRIDE Flag we carried in the Pride Parade

for Johnson City, Bristol and Kingsport

There is Pride in Them/Their Hills #TriPride offers safe, affirming spaces for the LGBTQ+ community in a region where visibility and acceptance can often be challenging. We bring people together from all walks of life to celebrate diversity, fostering a sense of belonging and pride where we call home.

Johnson City Tennessee

Happy Pride! The largest single-day festival in the Tri-Cities is almost here!

“Roots, Rainbows, Resilience: A Patchwork of Pride!” This year marks our sixth festival, and we aim

to bring together our community in celebration of diversity, inclusion, and love.

Join us for a day filled with joy, unity, and pride as we march through the streets and gather at

Founder’s Park for a festival you won’t want to miss.

https://www.tripridetn.org/

TRIPRIDE Quest for Southern Brewed Dragon Fruit Ice Tea YUMMY!

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8AHjHJN/

TriPride in Johnson City was everything! From the drag shows and live bands to the food trucks and vendors - the vibes were unmatched 👏🏻🩷 And that flavored sweet tea? Absolutely DELICIOUS 😍 I love attending Pride events - support your local and surrounding Prides, Ty’all 🌈💖

Thanks for the Great Share!

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