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Grading is Vinyl/Sleeve
[$5.00] The Ahmad Jamal Trio - The Ahmad Jamal Trio Epic 1956. VG/VG
[$18.00] The Beach Boys - Little Deuce Coupe Capitol 1963. VG+/VG+, stereo, very clean
[$35.00] The Beatles - The Beatles Capitol 1968/1986. VG+/VG, one minor scratch on side A DNAP, sleeve has mild age wear, poster and photos included
[$8.00] Blue Oyster Cult - Mirrors Columbia 1979. VG+/VG+, original inner sleeve
[$5.00] Buck Owens - Bridge Over Troubled Water Capitol 1972. NOS still sealed
[$8.00] The Buddy Rich Big Band - Big Swing Face Pacific Jazz 1967. VG+/VG+, mono
[$20.00] Chet Baker - In New York Riverside/Craft 1958/2020. NM/NM, sleeve in shrink
[$8.00] Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - So Far Atlantic 1974. VG+/VG
[$10.00] Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual Portrait 1983. VG+/VG+, original inner sleeve
[$5.00] Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night Reprise 1966. VG+/VG+
[$8.00] G.C. Cameron - You're What's Missing In My Life Motown 1977. VG+/VG
[$15.00] Jimmy Giuffre Three - River Chant Choice 1975. VG+/VG
[$22.00] Johnny Cash - The Johnny Cash Children's Album Columbia 1975. VG/VG, plays VG+
[$5.00] Leon Haywood - Intimate Columbia 1976. VG/VG
[$20.00] Leopold Stokowski W/ The Philadelphia Orchestra - Walt Disney's Fantasia Buena Vista 1957/1961. VG+/VG+, stereo, hype sticker
[$10.00] Madonna - Like A Virgin Sire 1984. VG+/VG+, original inner sleeve
[$10.00] Marvin Gaye - Marvin Gaye's Greatest Hits Motown 1976. VG+/VG
[$125.00] Michael Jackson - Thriller Epic 1982. M/NM, NOS still sealed
[$8.00] Nancy Sinatra - Boots Reprise 1966. VG+/VG
[$50.00] Rodriguez - Searching For Sugar Man Light In The Attic 2012. VG+/VG+, missing OBI, insert included
[$10.00] Sly And The Family Stone - Anthology Epic 1981. VG/VG, Disc 1 VG, Disc 2 VG+
[$5.00] The Vassar Clements Band - The Vassar Clements Band MCA 1977. VG+/VG
[$8.00] Walter Wanderley - Rain Forest Verve 1966. VG+/VG+
[$35.00] Willie Nelson - His Greatest Hits And Finest Performances Reader's Digest 1987. VG+/VG+, very clean 5 disc box set, includes insert
[$25.00] Yellowman - Live At Killamanjaro Music Works 1983. VG+/VG+, Jamaican press
[$5.00] Zoot Sims - Jazz Mission To Moscow Colpix 1962. VG+/VG+
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Grading is Vinyl/Sleeve
[$5.00] The Ahmad Jamal Trio - The Ahmad Jamal Trio Epic 1956. VG/VG
[$18.00] The Beach Boys - Little Deuce Coupe Capitol 1963. VG+/VG+, stereo, very clean
[$35.00] The Beatles - The Beatles Capitol 1968/1986. VG+/VG, one minor scratch on side A DNAP, sleeve has mild age wear, poster and photos included
[$8.00] Blue Oyster Cult - Mirrors Columbia 1979. VG+/VG+, original inner sleeve
[$5.00] Buck Owens - Bridge Over Troubled Water Capitol 1972. NOS still sealed
[$8.00] The Buddy Rich Big Band - Big Swing Face Pacific Jazz 1967. VG+/VG+, mono
[$20.00] Chet Baker - In New York Riverside/Craft 1958/2020. NM/NM, sleeve in shrink
[$8.00] Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - So Far Atlantic 1974. VG+/VG
[$10.00] Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual Portrait 1983. VG+/VG+, original inner sleeve
[$5.00] Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night Reprise 1966. VG+/VG+
[$8.00] G.C. Cameron - You're What's Missing In My Life Motown 1977. VG+/VG
[$15.00] Jimmy Giuffre Three - River Chant Choice 1975. VG+/VG
[$22.00] Johnny Cash - The Johnny Cash Children's Album Columbia 1975. VG/VG, plays VG+
[$5.00] Leon Haywood - Intimate Columbia 1976. VG/VG
[$20.00] Leopold Stokowski W/ The Philadelphia Orchestra - Walt Disney's Fantasia Buena Vista 1957/1961. VG+/VG+, stereo, hype sticker
[$10.00] Madonna - Like A Virgin Sire 1984. VG+/VG+, original inner sleeve
[$10.00] Marvin Gaye - Marvin Gaye's Greatest Hits Motown 1976. VG+/VG
[$125.00] Michael Jackson - Thriller Epic 1982. M/NM, NOS still sealed
[$8.00] Nancy Sinatra - Boots Reprise 1966. VG+/VG
[$50.00] Rodriguez - Searching For Sugar Man Light In The Attic 2012. VG+/VG+, missing OBI, insert included
[$10.00] Sly And The Family Stone - Anthology Epic 1981. VG/VG, Disc 1 VG, Disc 2 VG+
[$5.00] The Vassar Clements Band - The Vassar Clements Band MCA 1977. VG+/VG
[$8.00] Walter Wanderley - Rain Forest Verve 1966. VG+/VG+
[$35.00] Willie Nelson - His Greatest Hits And Finest Performances Reader's Digest 1987. VG+/VG+, very clean 5 disc box set, includes insert
[$25.00] Yellowman - Live At Killamanjaro Music Works 1983. VG+/VG+, Jamaican press
[$5.00] Zoot Sims - Jazz Mission To Moscow Colpix 1962. VG+/VG+
2024.05.14 12:21 LadyDairhean Generations
The Great Depression had a significant and lasting impact on society, especially in the Dust Bowl states. Oklahoma suffered the worst and is still suffering from its effects. The stock market crashed in 1929. This was 11 years after the end of WWI when a lot of working age men were killed. My father was 19 years old. Children age 4 and older had to go to work in the fields harvesting and hoeing weeds. My maternal grandmother who was born in 1932 cut broomcorn and picked cotton by hand. The International Harvester for cotton was invented in 1940, but only came into widespread use by 1970. The broomcorn industry died out in 1980. Older boys age 11 and up went to work in sawmills and the trades. Watch the movie Walk the Line. Johnny Cash’s older brother of 14 was almost cut vertically in half when he slipped and was cut through the sternum by a large saw blade. Can you imagine being that young and handling dangerous machinery with no safety equipment? Safety equipment didn’t exist back then and neither did child labor laws. Those old Boomer children worked just as hard as adults to help feed their families. They were punished for playing. They had to suck it up and endure extreme hardship just to eat and they ate very little. Everyone was starving and filthy. There was as no indoor plumbing, no electricity and no air conditioning. I watched my grandmother work from sun up to exhaustion and she slept in her clothes. When she died, her bra strap hooks were rusted from sweat because she never removed it, meaning she hadn’t bathed in decades. She was 4-8” and wore a child size medium. She was conditioned to hard work and starvation. She and her family including my mother never overcame the effects of the Depression. She was functionally illiterate despite graduating high school in 1948.
Education stopped at third-fourth grade for the average child because parents were extremely poor and couldn’t afford to pay for schooling. School was different then. Teachers lived in a teacherage provided by the school district and earned a living stipend from the state to teach grades 1-4 how to read, write, sign their names, cipher, count money and read a watch. That was the extent of free education. Advanced learning after 4rth grade was taught by subscription very similar to private tutoring. Grades 5-7 were called grade school. Grades 7-12 were called high school. They didn’t have Junior High.
In 1935, the Second New Deal created the Works Progress / Projects Administration (WPA) to help people recover from the Depression. A lot of new schools were built during this period. Schools were funded with a combination of state aid and a tax levy called a mill collected from every resident in a school district. When Boomers say they shouldn’t have to pay a school tax because they don’t have children in school, this is what they’re referring to. They had the right to vote against a tax levy. These days, we call them temporary sales tax increases to fund things like new gym equipment. Everyone inside the school district votes on the increase and everyone inside and outside the district has to pay the sales tax if they shop at a store in the district. These no-voters will shop outside the district if the tax increase passes.
Fast forward to WWII (1939-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953) and we see a significant decrease in school attendance that results in the closure of many rural schools. Many of this second generation of Boomers grew up in boarding schools and orphanages because their mothers couldn’t afford to feed them. This period resulted in a high population of youth being institutionalized. One of my grandmother’s sisters was raped by her uncle at age 14 and was sent to an asylum for the mentally ill. My mother (born 1952) and her sisters were taken by DHS (called CPS today) and sent to a girl’s state school after their father died of cirrhosis at the age of 42. He was a bootlegger who literally drank himself to death. Prohibition (1920-1933) was another result of the Depression. It lasted until 1952 in Oklahoma. Forced sterilization in mental institutions was outlawed in 1951 for the sake of medical study. The practice began in 1931 because the state believed that mental illness/retardation was genetic and caused by incest/inbreeding. It runs in my mother’s family so I can confirm the state was right. Mutations in the brain can be passed from mother to child.
The third generation of Boomers was born during the Vietnam War (1955-1975). I was born in 1973, so I’m technically Gen X with Boomer influences but not to the point that I’m a raging psycho. I consider those born in the 60s to be the third Boomer generation. My town lost its high school in 1968 and stopped at the eighth grade. All those who graduated from the 60s-1980 are the anti education gatekeepers of the workforce that I’m personally struggling with. These are the people who hate anyone with an education level above theirs. They’re offended by education unless you’re a doctor or a lawyer and they can use you. They are also anti-technology and refuse to use it. They are bullies who are socially enmeshed and always in your business. This generation of women married older men because men their age were fighting in a war. Or, they married wealthy men. Those women didn’t have to work and became bored housewives. I blame daytime soap operas for teaching these idiots their horrible social skills. They stayed home almost 24/7 except for when they were at the hair salon or shopping. They wore a lot of makeup too and nail polish contained formaldehyde. The amount of lead and toxic chemicals they were exposed to was very high. My mother was in this category from 1970-1980 when she divorced my father. Men who came home from the war were addicted to heroin and may have turned to cocaine, crack or meth. Many ended up homeless or hooked up with women for the welfare benefits. They were insanely abusive. Very few were able to adjust. Women who did not marry well, had to work cash jobs to support themselves and they might have qualified for USDA commodities and food stamps under Johnson’s War on Poverty (1964). We didn’t have welfare reform until 1996. My mother became an alcoholic and was addicted to amphetamines sold as diet pills in the 80s. We had pure meth from 1980 that my stepdad was addicted to and an explosion of brown meth from 1994 to the present. Almost this entire generation and my own Gen X either experimented or became addicted to meth. It affected Millennials too.
Child prostitution as a means of survival and CSA were common during the Depression because there was no law against it and it’s something society has difficulty grappling with. Oklahoma passed its first anti-child molestation law in 1945 after the end of WWII. I remember those old Boomer women saying that talk about sex was vulgar and those matters weren’t discussed. It was swept under the rug until 1990 when teens finally began to speak out. We had an explosion of violent rape and domestic violence in the 90s by Boomers and chauvinists who couldn’t bear to give up their right to sex on demand and beating women.
We got the Department of Education and mandatory attendance in 1980 so Gen X was the first generation to have a well rounded education since 1929. All the generations that came before us are jealous because we also got child labor laws and the statutory rape law. We’re the first generation that didn’t have to endure backbreaking work as children. We got easy jobs like paper routes, babysitting and mowing. As teenagers, farm kids hauled hay but that’s about as strenuous as it got. Many Gen Xers got pregnant young and had to drop out of school or couldn’t go to college. They had to get married and raise a family. I’m struggling with this portion of my generation being jealous as well.
I think Gen Z is the best generation because they are so far removed from the absolute hell that previous generations went through. They have the best education, the best social skills and are the most well adjusted of all the generations that came before them. Gen X just needs to teach ya’ll life skills and survival skills that you can hand down to Gen Alpha.
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Education stopped at third-fourth grade for the average child because parents were extremely poor and couldn’t afford to pay for schooling. School was different then. Teachers lived in a teacherage provided by the school district and earned a living stipend from the state to teach grades 1-4 how to read, write, sign their names, cipher, count money and read a watch. That was the extent of free education. Advanced learning after 4rth grade was taught by subscription very similar to private tutoring. Grades 5-7 were called grade school. Grades 7-12 were called high school. They didn’t have Junior High.
In 1935, the Second New Deal created the Works Progress / Projects Administration (WPA) to help people recover from the Depression. A lot of new schools were built during this period. Schools were funded with a combination of state aid and a tax levy called a mill collected from every resident in a school district. When Boomers say they shouldn’t have to pay a school tax because they don’t have children in school, this is what they’re referring to. They had the right to vote against a tax levy. These days, we call them temporary sales tax increases to fund things like new gym equipment. Everyone inside the school district votes on the increase and everyone inside and outside the district has to pay the sales tax if they shop at a store in the district. These no-voters will shop outside the district if the tax increase passes.
Fast forward to WWII (1939-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953) and we see a significant decrease in school attendance that results in the closure of many rural schools. Many of this second generation of Boomers grew up in boarding schools and orphanages because their mothers couldn’t afford to feed them. This period resulted in a high population of youth being institutionalized. One of my grandmother’s sisters was raped by her uncle at age 14 and was sent to an asylum for the mentally ill. My mother (born 1952) and her sisters were taken by DHS (called CPS today) and sent to a girl’s state school after their father died of cirrhosis at the age of 42. He was a bootlegger who literally drank himself to death. Prohibition (1920-1933) was another result of the Depression. It lasted until 1952 in Oklahoma. Forced sterilization in mental institutions was outlawed in 1951 for the sake of medical study. The practice began in 1931 because the state believed that mental illness/retardation was genetic and caused by incest/inbreeding. It runs in my mother’s family so I can confirm the state was right. Mutations in the brain can be passed from mother to child.
The third generation of Boomers was born during the Vietnam War (1955-1975). I was born in 1973, so I’m technically Gen X with Boomer influences but not to the point that I’m a raging psycho. I consider those born in the 60s to be the third Boomer generation. My town lost its high school in 1968 and stopped at the eighth grade. All those who graduated from the 60s-1980 are the anti education gatekeepers of the workforce that I’m personally struggling with. These are the people who hate anyone with an education level above theirs. They’re offended by education unless you’re a doctor or a lawyer and they can use you. They are also anti-technology and refuse to use it. They are bullies who are socially enmeshed and always in your business. This generation of women married older men because men their age were fighting in a war. Or, they married wealthy men. Those women didn’t have to work and became bored housewives. I blame daytime soap operas for teaching these idiots their horrible social skills. They stayed home almost 24/7 except for when they were at the hair salon or shopping. They wore a lot of makeup too and nail polish contained formaldehyde. The amount of lead and toxic chemicals they were exposed to was very high. My mother was in this category from 1970-1980 when she divorced my father. Men who came home from the war were addicted to heroin and may have turned to cocaine, crack or meth. Many ended up homeless or hooked up with women for the welfare benefits. They were insanely abusive. Very few were able to adjust. Women who did not marry well, had to work cash jobs to support themselves and they might have qualified for USDA commodities and food stamps under Johnson’s War on Poverty (1964). We didn’t have welfare reform until 1996. My mother became an alcoholic and was addicted to amphetamines sold as diet pills in the 80s. We had pure meth from 1980 that my stepdad was addicted to and an explosion of brown meth from 1994 to the present. Almost this entire generation and my own Gen X either experimented or became addicted to meth. It affected Millennials too.
Child prostitution as a means of survival and CSA were common during the Depression because there was no law against it and it’s something society has difficulty grappling with. Oklahoma passed its first anti-child molestation law in 1945 after the end of WWII. I remember those old Boomer women saying that talk about sex was vulgar and those matters weren’t discussed. It was swept under the rug until 1990 when teens finally began to speak out. We had an explosion of violent rape and domestic violence in the 90s by Boomers and chauvinists who couldn’t bear to give up their right to sex on demand and beating women.
We got the Department of Education and mandatory attendance in 1980 so Gen X was the first generation to have a well rounded education since 1929. All the generations that came before us are jealous because we also got child labor laws and the statutory rape law. We’re the first generation that didn’t have to endure backbreaking work as children. We got easy jobs like paper routes, babysitting and mowing. As teenagers, farm kids hauled hay but that’s about as strenuous as it got. Many Gen Xers got pregnant young and had to drop out of school or couldn’t go to college. They had to get married and raise a family. I’m struggling with this portion of my generation being jealous as well.
I think Gen Z is the best generation because they are so far removed from the absolute hell that previous generations went through. They have the best education, the best social skills and are the most well adjusted of all the generations that came before them. Gen X just needs to teach ya’ll life skills and survival skills that you can hand down to Gen Alpha.
2024.05.14 05:29 Bright-Expression950 「WCW 」"BOARD PAPERS" June - August 2001
[JUNE]
Week 1, June 2001
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[1.6 ROAD TO GREAT AMERICAN BASH!!] “EIGHT MAN MAYHEM”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] The Championship Committee make Flair an offer
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,586
Overall Rating 58
Kevin Nash and Booker T exchanged words to end the show
Booker T, Diamond Dallas Page, Rob Van Dam and Ric Flair beat Kevin Nash, Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett and Mike Awesome
Gene Okerlund spoke with Vampire and Goldberg
Dustin Rhodes beat Curt Hennig
Buff Bagwell beat Bam Bam Bagwell
Yoshihiro Tajiri & Sting beat Kanyon and Lex Luger
Sabu beat Jim Duggan
A confrontation between Sting, DDP, Lance Storm, Rena Mero and Mike Awesome
Sabu and Rob Van Dam were with their manager Bill Alfonso and Gene Okerlund
Bobby Henan and Kanyon addressed Lex Luger ahead of their match at Great American Bash
Vampire & Goldberg beat 3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)
Shane Helms, Lizmark Jr, Rey Misterio Jr, Super Crazy, Volador Jr beat Chavo Guerrero Jr, Damien 666, La Parka, Vilano V and Masato Tanaka
Lance Storm beat Hugh Morrus
The Championship Committee (Arn Anderson, Steamboat, Piper, Funk) and WCW President offer Ric Flair a spot on the Championship Committee. He turns it down to focus on his and Dustin Rhodes WCW Tag Title match at Great American Bash
[DARK] The Mamalukes beat Elix Skipper & Kid Romeo
◆Show Notes
Cash, Jamie Knoble, Big Vito and Johnny Ace were fined due to behavioural incidents.
Curt Hennig was injured in his match (out 16 days)
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was rated 0.11 with 82,885 viewers with 1,316,070 views overall.
◆Roster Changes
Jim Duggan was released from his contract, a cost of $103,200 to the 2001 budget
Johnny Ace was released from his contract at no cost to the budget
Jimmy Hart was released from his contract at no cost to the budget
Miss Jones was released from his contract at no cost to the budget
Ernest Miller was released from his contract, a cost of $78,600 to the 2001 budget
Don Callis has agreed a one year per show handshake deal with no downside.
Dory Funk Jr has agreed an ongoing per show handshake deal with no downside.
Harley Race has a greed an ongoing per show handshake deal with no downside.
Fit Finlay has agreed a one year per show handshake deal with no downside.
Larry Zbyszko has agreed an ongoing per show handshake deal with no downside.
Scott Hudson was released from his contract at no cost to the budget
Week 2, June 2001
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[7.6 ROAD TO GREAT AMERICAN BASH!!] “WHOSE NEXT?”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] The final stop before the Bash
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,601
Overall Rating 61
Goldberg beat Masato Tanaka
Kevin Nash and Booker T discussed their World Title match at Great American Bash
Diamond Dallas Page and Sting Jeff Jarrett and Shane Douglas
La Park and Rey Misterio trash talked each other
Booker T, KroniK (Brian Adams and Bryan Clark), Rob Van Dam and Sabu beat Kanyon, Lex Luger, Buff Bagwell and The Steiner Brothers
Vampiro beat Big Vito
A video promoted Legacy (Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes)
Fit Finlay beat Hugh Morrus
Jamie Noble beat Elix Skipper
Bobby Henan and his client Kanyon confronted Lex Luger
Kevin Nash beat EZ Money
Director of Talent Acquisition spoke with Stacey Keibler and her client Vilano V, Don Callis and his client Damien 666
Konnan, Billy Kidman, Rey Misterio Jr, Silver King and Tajiri beat Vilano V, Damien 666, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Lance Storm and Mike Awesome
There was an confrontation between Goldberg and Vampire and Shane Douglas and Jeff Jarrett.
Gene Okerlund is joined by Tajiri, James Mitchell and Buff Bagwell to discuss their Great American Bash match.
Goldberg is getting ready backstage
The show opened with Sabu/RVD and the Steiner Brothers fighting backstage.
[DARK] Alex Wright, Bam Bam Bigelow, Norman Smiley and Lash Leroux beat Mike Jindrak, Mike Sanders, Evan Karagais and Shannon Moore
[DARK] Super Crazy beat Sean O’Haire
◆Show Notes
Stevie Ray was fined for a behavioural incident.
◆[GREAT AMERICAN BASH]:”ALL MATCHES CONFIRMED!”
Booker T v Kevin Nash - WCW World Heavyweight Title
Diamond Dallas Page v Lance Storm
Sting v Mike Awesome
Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas v Goldberg & Vampiro
Dustin Rhodes & Ric Flair v Rob Van Dam & Sabu v Scott & Rick Steiner v Kronik - WCW Tag Team Titles
Buff Bagwell v Tajiri
Lex Luger v Kanyon
Shane Helms v Chavo Guerrero Jr v Billy Kidman v Super Crazy- WCW Cruiserweight Title
Rey Misterio Jr v La Parka
TV Title Battle Royal
◆Show Notes
WCW Nitro’s TV rating was 0.11 with 86,294 viewers with 1,377,515 viewers overall.
◆Roster Changes
Jeremy Borash was released from his contract at a cost of $33,600 to the 2001 budget.
Billy Gunn has agreed a six month per show agreement with no downside.
Steve Corino has agreed a one more handshake per show agreement with no downside.
[13.6 A NEW!] “WCW Great American Bash Live On Pay Per View”
[Oasis Hall, CA] Turn Up The Heat
◆”Big Bang” Pay Per View
Oasis Hall, CA with 8,633 in attendance
Overall Rating 63
Post Match Booker T and Nash shook hands.
Booker T beat Kevin Nash to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Title
Steiner Brothers beat Legacy (Flair and Dustin Rhodes), Rob Van Dam & Sabu and Kronik to become the new WCW World Tag Team Champions (fall at second defence)
Diamond Dallas Page beat Lance Storm
Gene Okerlund interviewed Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes about the WCW Tag Team Title match tonight
Rey Misterio Jr and Kevin Nash bumped into each other backstage
Sting and Mike Awesome went to a double DQ
Sting was getting ready backstage
Vampiro & Goldberg beat Shane Douglas and Jeff Jarrett
DDP ran into Lance Storm backstage
Yoshiro Tajiri beat Buff Bagwell
Kevin Nash spoke about Booker T ahead of the main event
James Mitchell and his client Tajiri confronted Buff Bagwell ahead of their match
Rey Misterio Jr beat La Parka
Mike Tenay caught up with Booker T ahead of the Main Event.
Super Crazy beat Shane Helms, Billy Kidman and Chavo Guerrero Jr to become WCW Cruiserweight Champion
Kanyon beat Lex Luger
The Championship Committee (Arn Anderson, Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk and Roddy Piper) with WCW President Eric Bischoff present Fit Finlay the Championship belt
30 Man Battle Royal for the TV Title: Fit Finlay wins, Masato Tanaka made the most eliminations with the final four being the debuting Steve Corino and Billy Gun alongside Konnan.
[DARK] Lash Leroux beat Kid Romeo
◆Show Notes
Yang and Hugh Morrus were fined due to behavioural incidents.
◆Business Notes
WCW Great American Bash had a buy rate of 0.10 (54,714 buys)
WCW Great American Bash was shown internationally with a TV rating of 0.11 (86,151 views) with 150,637 viewers overall.
Week 3, June 2001
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[21.6 WCW LIVES ON!] “THE FALL OUT FROM LAST NIGHT”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Tag Main Event
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,791
Overall Rating 60
Kevin Nash and Goldberg carried on their disagreement
Steve Corino and Jeff Jarrett beat Goldberg and Kevin Nash after a miscommunication from Goldberg and Nash
Bobby Heenan with Kanyon confronted WCW World Champion Booker T.
Booker T, Sting, Diamond Dallas Page, Vampiro beat Kanyon, Shane Douglas, Lance Storm and Mike Awesome by DQ
Billy Gunn beat Bryan Clark
Rey Misterio beat Rick Steiner
Rob Van Dam & Sabu beat Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger
Fit Finlay beat Alex Wright to retain the WCW World TV Title (first defence)
Team Canada (Mike Awesome & Lance Storm) and Sting, Diamond Dallas Page have an in ring confrontation.
Goldberg is walking backstage
Vampiro cuts a promo on Curt Hennig
Ric Flair beat Vilano V
Yoshihiro Tajiri beat Terry Funk
Ric Flair discusses his match with Vilano V
Championship Committee members Terry Funk and Roddy Piper are confronted by Tajiri and his manager James Mitchell
[DARK] Scott Steiner beat Dustin Rhodes
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro’s TV rating was 0.11 (87,155 viewers) with 1,375,028 overall.
◆Bash at the Beach ~CARD SO FAR
Booker T v Kanyon - WCW World Heavyweight Title
Goldberg v Kevin Nash
Vampiro v Curt Hennig
Lance Storm v Sting
Diamond Dallas Page v Mike Awesome
Week 4, June 2001
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[28.6 WCW LIVES ON!] “STEINER AND RHODES DO BATTLE”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] More matches are made for the Bash at the Beach
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,761
Overal Rating 60
Scott Steiner beat Dustin Rhodes
Diamond Dallas Page beat Booker T and Masato Tanaka for the WCW United States Heavyweight Title, with Kanyon watching on
Goldberg beat Lex Luger
Cash, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Damien 666 and La Parka beat Jamie Knoble, Great Sasuke, Yang and Kaz Hayashi
Champion Committee members Arn Anderson & Roddy Piper were in the Control Centre hyping up Konnan & Rey Misterio Jr v Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas and Tajiri v Super Crazy matches set for Bash at the Beach
A confrontation between Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) and Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell and Lex Luger)
Steve Corino, Billy Gunn, Curt Hennig and Fit Finlay beat Hugh Morrus, Bam Bam Bigelow, Air Paris and Sean O’Haire
Kevin Nash and Goldberg then brawled in the back
Yoshihiro Tajiri & Kevin Nash beat Super Crazy & Vampiro
Bobby Hennan and Kanyon talked trash of WCW World Champion Booker T
Rick Flair & Dustin Rhodes come face to face with Steve Corino & Billy Gunn
Rey Misterio Jr beats Mark Jindrak
A video recaps the feud between DDP/Sting and Lance Storm/Mike Awesome
Kronik beat Big Vito & Johnny The Bull
Video plays showcasing Rob Van Dam & Sabu
[Dark] Kanyon beats Norman Smiley
◆Show Notes
Jamie Knoble suffered a grade 1 groin strain, he will be out for 2 days
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro rating 0.11 with 86,167 viewers with 1,379,409 viewers overall.
◆Roster Changes
Sean O’Haire requested and was granted his release, he departs at no cost to the budget.
//END OF MONTH REPORT
◆Company Info
Size Small, second in the world
Next Event Bash at the Beach (pay per view)
TV Shows: WCW Nitro (Monday)
◆Financial Summary
Revenue $2,2m ⬇️ $300k
Wages ($2,68m) ⬇️ 220k
Of Which Are Terminations (215k) ⬇️ $172k
Loss ($3.5m) ⬇️200k
Performance ($1.3m) ⬇️ 100k
Reserves $7,4m
◆Active Roster
[FACE]
Singles
Alex Wright
Bam Bam Bigelow
Billy Kidman w/Tygress
Booker T - WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, WCW World Heavyweight Champion
Diamond Dallas Page
Goldberg
Great Sasuke
Hugh Morris
James Mitchell
Jamie Knoble
Kevin Nash
Konnan w/Tygress
Lash Leroux
Lizmark Jr
Norman Smiley
Rey Misterio Jr w/Tygress
Rob Van Dam w/Bill Alfonso
Sabu w/Bill Alfonso
Shane Helms - WCW Cruiserweight Champion
Silver King
Sting
Super Crazy
Vampiro
Volador Jr
Yoshiro Tajiri
Tag Teams
Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) - WCW World Tag Team Champions
Legacy (Dustin Rhodes & Ric Flair)
Jung Dragons (Yang & Kaz Hayashi)
The Mamalukes (Big Vito & Johnny the Bull)
[HEEL]
Singles
Buff Bagwell
Cash
Chavo Guerrero Jr
Chris Harris
Christopher Daniels
Curt Hennig
Damien 666 w/Don Callis
Elix Skipper
EZ Money
Fit Finlay
James Storm
Kanyon w/Bobby Henan
Kid Romeo
La Parka
Lex Luger
Mark Jindrak
Masato Tanaka
Mike Sanders
Rick Steiner
Scott Steiner w/Midajah
Shane Douglas
Ultimo Dragon
Vilano V w/Stacy Keibler
Tag Teams
Team Canada (Lance Storm w/Rena Mero & Mike Awesome)
3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)
◆Unavailable
Sid Vicious - Leg Break 10 Months
Ultimo Dragon - Broken Arm - 56 days
◆Personalities
Arn Anderson - Member of the Championship Committee
Eric Bischoff - OwnePresident
Dusty Rhodes - Director Talent Acquisition
Roddy Piper - Member of the Championship Committee
Ricky Steamboat - Member of the Championship Committee
Terry Funk - Member of the Championship Committee / Part Time Wrestler
Larry Zbyszko
Paisley
Mike Tenay
Stevie Ray
Tony Schiavone
Gene Okerlund
[IN/OUT]
In
Don Callis
Dory Funk Jr
Harley Race
Fit Finlay
Larry Zbyszko
Out
Jim Duggan
Johnny Ace
Jimmy Hart
Miss Jones
Ernest Miller
Scott Hudson
Jeremy Borash
Sean O’Haire
Summary
5 signings and 8 departures
[JULY]
Week 1, July 2001
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◆Bash at the Beach ~MORE MATCHES CONFIRMED
Booker T v Kanyon - WCW World Heavyweight Title
Goldberg v Kevin Nash
Vampiro v Curt Hennig
Lance Storm v Sting
Diamond Dallas Page v Mike Awesome
Flair & Rhodes v Billy Gunn & Steve Corino
Super Crazy v Tajiri - WCW Cruiserweight
Konnan & Rey Jr v Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas
Totally Buff & Kronik
[1.7 WCW LIVES ON!] “THE BRAIN IS OUT FOR BOOKER T”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Huge one on one matches scheduled
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,782
Overal Rating 54
Booker T and Kanyon w/Bobby Henenan closed the show in the ring.
Rob Van Dam beat Steve Corino
Mike Tenay interviewed DDP, Sting, Lance Storm, Mike Awesome and Reno Mero.
Kanyon beat Dustin Rhodes
Yoshihiro Taijiri, Sting and Super Crazy beat Billy Gunn, Shane Douglas and Jeff Jarrett
Control Center segment promoted Steiner Brothers v Rob Van Dam & Sabu, Vampiro & Curt Hennig, Super Crazy v Yoshihiro Taijir and Vilano V v Bam Bam Bigelow for Bash at the Beach
Ric Flair beat Mike Sanders
Diamond Dallas Page beat Curt Hennig
Rey Misterio Jr & Konnan beat Totally Buff (Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell)
Goldberg and Kevin Nash bumped into each other backstage
Legacy (Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes) tussled on the microphone with Steve Corino & Billy Gunn
Goldberg beat Vilano V
Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas went face to face with Konnan & Rey Misterio Jr
Rick Steiner beat Sabu
[DARK] AJ Styles beat Volador Jr
[DARK] Vampiro beat Chris Harris
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown to a rating of 0.10 with 80,029 viewers with 1,252,174 viewers overall.
◆Talent Relations
Norman Smiley's current contract is set to expire at the end of July. He has now agreed a per show handshake agreement with no downside.
◆Roster Changes
TAKA Michinoku has agreed a three month per show handshake agreement with no downside. His WWF contract is set to expire at the end of the month.
Big Vito has been released from his contract at a cost of $45,600 to the 2001 budget
Johnny the Bull has been released from his contract at a cost of $30,000 to the 2001 budget
Chris Harris has been released from his contract at a cost of $16,200 to the 2001 budget
Week 2, July 2001
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[8.7 WCW LIVES ON!] “FOUR SUPERSTARS MEET IN THE MAIN EVENT”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Plus... Flair v Booker T
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,748
Overall Rating 58
Goldberg beat Lance Storm, Goldberg and Rob Van Dam in a non-title match
Scott Steiner beat Dustin Rhodes
Promo with Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, Rena Mero, Diamond Dallas Page and Mike Awesome
Booker T beat Ric Flair in a non-title match
Bam Bam Bigelow, Vampiro and Kevin Nash beat Curt Henning, Vilano V and Fit Finlay
Goldberg is getting ready backstage
Rey Misterio Jr beats EZ Money
Vampiro confronts Curt Hennig
Shane Douglas & Jeff Jarrett beat Yang and Kaz Hayashi
Mike Awesome beat Masato Tanaka
Control Centre segment with Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, Booker T, Goldberg, Steve Corino, Vilano V and Bam Bam Bigelow
Goldberg and Kevin Nash come face to face
Rey Misterio Jr & Konnan confront Jeff Jarrett and Shane Douglas
Rick Flair v Kanyon v Sting ends in a no contest with interference from Mike Awesome and Sabu
Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner fight with Sabu & Rob Van Dam
Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) fight with Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger backstage
Scott Steiner and Rob Van Dam open the show with promos in the ring
[DARK] Yoshihiro Tajiri beat Chavo Guerrero Jr
[DARK] Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger) beat Norman Smiley and Hugh Morrus
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was rated 0.11 with 83,270 viewers with 1,321,854 views overall.
Roster Changes
Brazo de Platino has agreed a per show agreement with no downside.
Week 3, July 2001
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◆News
WCW will once again go on the road from August, no longer taping Nitro exclusively at the Hard Rock Cafe & Casino in Las Vegas.
Alex Wright & Hugh Morrus are set to debut as a new heel team 'Futurewave'
Essia Rios turned down an approach from WCW and extended his WWF contract
Masato Tanaka has one month remaining on his per show handshake contract, he has indicated he wishes to leave
◆Roster Changes
Tommy Dreamer has agreed a one year per show handshake agreement with no no downside.
[13.7 WCW LIVES ON!] “THIS IS NO DAY AT THE BEACH”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Two huge main events
◆”Bash At The Beach” Pay Per View
Toyota Sports Centre, CA in front of 8,418 people
Overall Rating 66
Goldberg beat Kevin Nash
Booker T beat Kanyon to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Title (third defence)
A video hypes up the Goldberg v Kevin Nash main event
Kevin Nash is seen getting ready backstage
Golderbg is seen getting ready backstage
Rob Van Dam & Sabu beat The Steiner Brothers to become the WCW World Tag Team Champions (fall at first defence)
WCW President Eric Bischoff and Championship Committee Member Terry Funk meet with Bobby Heenan and his client Kanyon ahead of his World Title challenge
Diamond Dallas Page beat Mike Awesome to retain the WCW United States Heavyweight Title (first defence)
Sting beat Lance Storm
Kevin Nash speaks to Gene Okerlund about his match with Goldberg
Yoshirio Tajiri beat Super Crazy in a match for the WCW Cruiserweight Title by count out, Crazy retains the title
Scott Steiner, Rick Steiner, Rob Van Dam meet with WCW President Eric Bischoff and members of the Championship Committee Terry Funk, Arn Anderson and Roddy Piper ahead of their WCW Tag Team match
Vampiro beats Curt Hennig
We see a promo video on Sting
Legacy (Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes) beat Billy Gunn & Fit Finlay
Bam Bam Bigelow beats Vilano V
Head of Talent Acquisition Dusty Rhodes announces Steve Corino will not perform tonight, Billy Gunn will now team with Fit Finlay to take on Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes
Curt Henning and Vampiro ran into each other backstage
Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger) beat Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)
WCW World Champion Booker T was seen backstage
Konnan & Rey Misterio Jr beat Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas
[DARK]Futurewave (Hugh Morrus & Alex Wright) beat Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
[DARK] Billy Kidman beats Chavo Guerrero Jr
◆Show Notes
Arn Anderson was reprimanded for a behavioural incident.
◆Show Notes
Steve Corino's contract expired the morning of the show, no agreement could be made.
◆Roster Changes
Steve Corino's contract has expired and has departed WCW.
◆Business Notes
WCW Bash At The Beach received a pay per view buy rate of 0.12 with 61,931 buys
WCW Bash At The Beach was shown internationally with a rating of 0.12 with 90,010 views with 162,518 viewers overall.
Week 3, July 2001
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[21.7 ROAD TO FALL BRAWL!] “TAG CLASH”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] The fall out from Bash at the Beach
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,762
Overall Rating 59
To close the show DDP, Sting, Booker T, RVD and Sabu challenged The Steiners, Team Canada and Fit Finlay to an Elimination Tag match at Fall Brawl.
Diamond Dallas Page & Sting beat Curt Henning & Billy Gunn
Sting and DDP were seen backstage walking to the ring
Goldberg beat Jeff Jarrett and Konnan in a triple threat match
Goldberg and Nash went nose to nose backstage
Fit Finlay beat Shane Helmes to retain his WCW World Television Title (second defence)
Legacy (Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes) crossed paths with Don Callis and his client Damien 666 and La Parka
La Parka, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Damien 666, Vilano V bear Lizamark Jr, Brazo de Platino, Jamie Knoble and Great Sasuke
Terry Funk and Dusty Rhodes cut a backstage promo
Dustin Rhodes beat Masato Tanaka
Sting/DDP and Team Canada (Lance Storm/Mike Awesome), Booker T, The Steiner Brothers and Rob Van Dam went at it in the ring
Scott Steiner beat Bam Bam Bigelow
Rey Misterio Jr beat Sabu
Rob Van Dam beat Cash
Futurewave (Hugh Morrus & Alex Wright) beat Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
Booker T and Fit Finlay crossed paths backstage
Vampiro bumped into Vilano V and his manager Stacey Keibler backstage
[DARK] Lance Storm beat Yoshihiro Tajiri
◆Show Notes
WCW Nitro's TV rating was 0.11 with 85,945 viewers with 1,327,423 viewers overall.
Week 3, July 2001
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[21.7 ROAD TO FALL BRAWL!] “TAG CLASH”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] The fall out from Bash at the Beach
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,771
Overall Rating 59
A video plays confirming the Goldberg v Kevin Nash rematch is set for Fall Brawl
Booker T beats Jeff Jarrett to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Title (defence four)
Legacy (Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes) beat Kanyon & Billy Gunn
Booker T is getting ready backstage
Kevin Nash beats Shane Douglas
Sabu & Rob Van Dam are attacked by The Steiner Brothers
Booker T and Fit Finlay talk to WCW President Eric Bischoff
Rob Van Dam & Sabu beat Futurewave (Hugh Morrus & Alex Wright)
A highlight reel of Diamond Dallas Page and Sabu was shown...they'll meet next week!
Goldberg beat James Storm
Funk, Rhodes, Flair, Vampire and Dustin Rhodes challenge Totally Buff, La Parka, Vilano V and Damien 666 to an Elimination match at Fall Brawl
Goldberg is seen backstage
Fit Finlay beat Konnan to retain the WCW Television Title (third defence)
Vampiro and Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) beat Curt Hennig & Totally Buff (Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell)
Jeff Jarrett and Shane Douglas talked backstage
Bam Bam Bigelow beat Mark Jindrak
Diamond Dallas Page beat Scott Steiner, La Parka and Tommy Dreamer to retain the WCW Unites States Title
WCW President Eric Bischoff and Championship Committee Members Terry Funk & Arn Anderson confirm Super Crazy will defend his WCW Cruiserweight title at Fall Brawl against Yoshihiro Tajiri and one other!
[DARK] Elix Skipper & Kid Romeo beat Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was broadcast with a rating of 0.11 with 86,713 views with 1,328,284 viewers overall.
◆Bash at the Beach ~MORE MATCHES CONFIRMED
Goldberg v Kevin Nash
ELIMINATION TAG: Mike Awesome, Lance Storm, Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner, Fit Finlay v Sting, Diamond Dallas Page, Sabu, Rob Van Dam and Booker T
ELIMINATION TAG: Dustin Rhodes, Ric Flair Dusty Rhodes, Terry Funk and Vampiro v Buff Bagwell, Lex Luger, Damien 666, La Parka, Vilano V
Super Crazy v Yoshihiro Tajiri v ???
//END OF MONTH REPORT
◆Company Info
Size Small, second in the world
Next Event Fall Brawl (pay per view)
TV Shows: WCW Nitro (Monday)
◆Financial Summary
Revenue 1.9m ⬇️ $300k
Wages ($2,47m) ⬇️ 203k
Of Which Are Terminations (91,8k) ⬇️ $123k
Loss ($3.3m) ⬇️200k
Performance ($1.4m) ⬇️ 100k
Reserves $6m
◆Active Roster
[FACE]
Singles
Alex Wright
Bam Bam Bigelow
Billy Kidman w/Tygress
Booker T - WCW World Heavyweight Champion
Brazo de Platino
Diamond Dallas Page
Goldberg
Great Sasuke
Hugh Morris
James Mitchell
Jamie Knoble
Kevin Nash
Konnan w/Tygress
Lash Leroux
Lizmark Jr
Norman Smiley
Rey Misterio Jr w/Tygress
Rob Van Dam - WCW World Tag Team Champion
Sabu w/Bill Alfonso - WCW World Tag Team Champion
Shane Helms -
Silver King
Sting
Super Crazy - WCW Cruiserweight Champion
Tommy Dreamer
Vampiro
Volador Jr
Yoshiro Tajiri
Tag Teams
Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)
Legacy (Dustin Rhodes & Ric Flair)
Jung Dragons (Yang & Kaz Hayashi)
[HEEL]
Singles
Buff Bagwell
Cash
Chavo Guerrero Jr
Christopher Daniels
Curt Hennig
Damien 666 w/Don Callis
Elix Skipper
EZ Money
Fit Finlay - WCW World Television Champion
James Storm
Kanyon w/Bobby Henan
Kid Romeo
La Parka
Lex Luger
Mark Jindrak
Masato Tanaka
Mike Sanders
Rick Steiner
Scott Steiner w/Midajah
Shane Douglas
TAKA Michinoku
Ultimo Dragon
Vilano V w/Stacy Keibler
Tag Teams
Team Canada (Lance Storm w/Rena Mero & Mike Awesome)
3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)
◆Unavailable
Sid Vicious - Leg Break 9 Months
Ultimo Dragon - Broken Arm - 25 days
◆Personalities
Arn Anderson - Member of the Championship Committee
Eric Bischoff - OwnePresident
Dusty Rhodes - Director Talent Acquisition
Roddy Piper - Member of the Championship Committee
Ricky Steamboat - Member of the Championship Committee
Terry Funk - Member of the Championship Committee / Part Time Wrestler
Larry Zbyszko
Paisley
Mike Tenay
Stevie Ray
Tony Schiavone
Gene Okerlund
[IN/OUT]
In
TAKA Michinoku
Brazo de Platino
Tommy Dreamer
Out
Big Vito
Johnny The Bull
Chris Harris
Steve Corino
Summary
3 signings and four departures
Week 1, August 2001
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[1.8 ROAD TO FALL BRAWL!] “BACK TO THE MID-ATLANTIC”
[Greenwood Civic Center, SC] Icons collide in the main event
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Greenwood Civic Center, SC in front of 2,188 people
Overall Rating 63
Kevin Nash and Sting go to a non-contest when Goldberg runs in
Ric Flair beat Curt Hennig
Gene Okerlund interviews Rob Van Dam & Sabu and The Steiner Brothers
Ric Flair, Terry Funk, Vampiro, Dusty Rhodes all out Lex Luger and Buff Bagwell.
Diamond Dallas Page beats Sabu to retain the WCW United States title in his third defence
A hype video plays promoting Goldberg v Kevin Nash at Fall Brawl
TAKA Michinoku is confirmed as the third person in the WCW World Cruiserweight Title match at Fall Brawl
Goldberg, Booker T and Vampire beat Fit Finlay, Lance Storm & Mike Awesome
Rob Van Dam beat Jeff Jarrett
WCW President Eric Bischoff meets Mike Awesome, Lance Storm and his manager Rena Mero
Yoshihiro Tajiri beat Billy Kidman
Championship Committee member Terry Funk deals with The Filthy Animals, Jeff Jarrett, Shane Douglas and Kanyon. A 3 v 3 Match is set for Fall Brawl.
Bam Bam Bigelow, Jamie Knoble and Kronik (Bryan Clark & Bryan Adams) beat Lex Luger, Buff Bagwell, Shannon Moore and Evan Karagais
Rey Misterio Jr beats Shane Douglas
Nash arrives at the building
Sting is backstage
Kevin Nash v Sting is set for tonight's main event
[DARK] TAKA Michinoku beat Chavo Guerrero Jr
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro's TV rating was 0.11 with 86,806 viewers and 1,377,944 viewers overall.
◆Roster Changes
Mr Aquila has agreed a three month per show handshake agreement with no downside.
Week 1, August 2001
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[8.14 ROAD TO FALL BRAWL!] “ACTION AT CENTER STAGE”
[Ceenter Stage, Atlanta] Icons collide in the main event
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Center Stage, Atlanta in front of 1,050
Overall Rating 65
Goldberg beats Buff Bagwell
Goldberg is heading to the ring
Booker T , Diamond Dallas Page & Sting celebrate in the ring before Mike Awesome, Lance Storm and Fit Finally interrupt
Booker T , Diamond Dallas Page & Sting beat Fit Finlay, Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas
Legacy (Ric Flair & Dusin Rhodes) beat Chavo Guerrero Jr & Cash
Kevin Nash beat EZ Money
Tommy Dreamer beats Masato Tanaka
A video plays hyping Rob Van Dam & Sabu v The Steiner Brothers
Lex Luger beats Lash Leroux
The Steiner brothers cut a promo on Rob Van Dam & Sabu
Control Center segment promoting Super Crazy v Tajiri v TAKA Michonoku, Konnan & Rey Misterio Jr v Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas at Fall Brawl
Rob Van Dam and Sabu beats Kevin Karagias and Shannon Moore
Kevin Nash hypes his upcoming match with Goldberg
TKA Michinoku, Mr Aquila and La Parka Damien 666, Lizmark Jr and Yoshihiro Tajiri
Ric Flair is joined by Terry Funk and Dusty Rhodes before La Parka, Damien 666 and Don Callis interrupt.
Curt Hennig beat Norman Smiley
Bam Bam Bigelow beat James Storm
Vampire beat Mark Jindrak
Announcers confirm Ric Flair will be speaking later in the show
[DARK]Scott Steiner beat Billy Kidman
◆Show Notes
Volador Jr was fined for poor backstage behaviour.
Lex Luger suffered a Olecrannon Fracture and is out for 24 days.
◆Business News
WCW Nitro received a 0.12 TV rating with 90,880 viewers with 1,447,334 viewers overall. The most watched Nitro since the reboot.
◆Roster Changes
Franklin Foley has signed a two year contract with a cost to the 2001 budget of $8,800
Franlin Foley has joined M-Pro on a 12 month excursion at a cost of $13,2000
Masato Tanaka's contract has expired and he has departed WCW.
[8.20 FALL BRAWL!] “IT'S A BRAWL LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE”
[Norfolk, Virginia] Teams collide
◆”Fall Brawl” Pay Per View
Norfolk Scope Arena, Virginia in front of 10,859
Overall Rating 65
Kevin Nash beat Goldberg
Goldberg left his locker room to head to the ring
Sting, Diamond Dallas Page, Booker T, Sabu, Rob Van Dam and Bill Alfonso celebrated backstage
A video played hyping the main event
Diamond Dallas Page, Sting, Booker T, Rob Van Dam and Sabu defeated Fit Finlay, Team Canada and Steiner Brothers in an elimination tag match.
Yoshihiro Tajiri defeated TAKA Michinoku and Super Crazy to win the WCW Cruiserweight title (
Dusty Rhodes and Terry Funk had a heated debate backstage
The Filthy Animals (Billy Kidman, Konnan and Rey Misterio Jr) defeated Jeff Jarrett, Kanyon and Shane Douglas in an elimination tag match
Kevin Nash was getting ready backstage
Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Dustin Rhodes and Terry Funk beat Buff Bagwell, Billy Gunn, Vilano V, Damien 666 and La Parka in an elimination tag match. Dusty Rhodes and Terry Funk had a miscommunication in the match.
The team of Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Dustin Rhodes, Vampire and Terry Funk hung out backstage
Gene Okerlund interviewed Yoshihiro Tajiri and his manager James Mitchell
Bam Bam Bigelow beat Curt Hennig, Tommy Dreamer and Chavo Guerrero Jr
Futurewave (Hugh Morrus & Alex Wright) & Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) beat Elix Skipper, Kid Romeo, Shannon Moore & Evan Karagias in an elimination tag match
The announcers put over the main event of Goldberg v Kevin Nash
The team of Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, Scott Steiner, Ric Steiner, spoke to Gene Okerlund
Silver King, Air Raid (AJ Styles/Air Pairs) beat Cash, EZ Money and Christopher Daniels
◆Business Notes
WCW Fall Brawl's buy rate was 0.12 with 61,932 buys
WCW Fall Brawl was shown and received a 0.12 TV rating to international audiences, 90,378 viewers with 163,339 viewers overall.
Week 3, August 2001
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[8.20 WCW NITRO!] “No.1 Contenders Tournament”
[Punta Gorda, Florida] Who will face Booker T, next?
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Charlotte Harbour Center, Florda in front of 2,000 (SUPER NO VACANCY!)
Overall Rating 65
Show closed with a promo video hyping Booker T v Fit Finlay
Kevin Nash challenged Goldberg to a third match.
Fit Finlay beat Rob Van Dam to become the new World Heavyweight Championship No.1 Contender
Booker T & Goldberg beat Curt Hennig and Billy Fun
Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes have unfinished business with La Parka and Damien 666
Fit Finlay beat Jeff Jarrett in a semi final match of the No.1 Contenders Tournament
Team Canada (Lance Storm & Mike Awesome) beat Yoshihiro Tajiri & Vampiro
Gene Okerlund interviewed new WCW Cruiserweight Champion Tajiri and his manager James Mitchell who spoke about their win over Super Crazy
Championship Committee Members Terry Funk and Roddy Piper tried to cool things over with Director of Talent Acquisition Dusty Rhodes.
Jeff Jarrett beat Diamond Dallas Page in a No 1 Contenders Tournament Match
Fit Finlay beat Ric Flair in a No 1 Contenders Tournament Match
Rob Van Dam defeated Scott Steiner in the No.1 Contenders Tournament
Kevin Nash and Goldberg are backstage; an argument breaks out
Sting and Kevin Nash went to a no contest when Goldberg, Lance Storm and Goldberg all interfered, both men are eliminated from the No.1 Contenders Tournament
Goldberg arrives at the building, he's not happy
◆Show Notes
Volador Jr was fined for poor behaviour backstage.
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro's TV rating was 0.11 with 86,481 viewers with 1,375,613 viewers overall.
——
[8.20 WCW NITRO!] “No.1 Contenders Tournament”
[Omaha, Nebraska] Who will face Booker T, next?
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Omaha Civic Aud Mancuso, NE in front of 1,541
Overall Rating 65
Goldberg & Fit Finlay beat Booker T & Yoshihiro Tajiri and Kevin Nash & Super Crazy
Mike Awesome beat Brian Adams
Goldberg was getting ready backstage
Dusty Rhodes and Terry Funk crossed paths
Diamond Dallas Page beat Mike Sanders
Scott Steiner beat Dustin Rhodes
Kanyon beat Konnan
Billy Kidman & Rey Misterio Jr beat Cash & EZ Money
Rob Van Dam beat Rick Steiner
Sting and Reno Mero were backstage
Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes crossed paths with La Parka and Damien 666
Scott Steiner and Rob Van Dam went face to face
Vampiro beat Tommy Dreamer
◆Show Notes
Konnan was fined for poor backstage behaviour
Booker T suffered compound frontal bone fracture and was initially set to be out for a year. Surgery was unable to produce a significant improvement and he'll now be out for over a year.
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown to a TV rating of 0.12 with 91,046 viewers with 1,484,015 viewers overall.
◆Breaking News
WCW World Heavyweight Champion Booker T will be out for over a year. This news comes as the company is rumoured to have made a seven a fourth month of $1m+ losses.
//END OF MONTH REPORT
◆Company Info
Size Small, second in the world
Next Event Wrestle War (pay per view)
TV Shows: WCW Nitro (Monday)
◆Financial Summary
Revenue 1.8m ⬇️ $100k
Wages ($2,2m) ⬇️ 100k.
Of Which Are Terminations (13k) ⬇️ $78,8k
Loss ($3.2m) ⬇️100k
Performance ($1.3m) ⬇️ 100k
Reserves $4.6m
◆Active Roster
[FACE]
Singles
Alex Wright
Bam Bam Bigelow
Billy Kidman w/Tygress
Booker T - WCW World Heavyweight Champion
Brazo de Platino
Diamond Dallas Page
Goldberg
Great Sasuke
Hugh Morris
James Mitchell
Jamie Knoble
Kevin Nash
Konnan w/Tygress
Lash Leroux
Lizmark Jr
Norman Smiley
Rey Misterio Jr w/Tygress
Rob Van Dam - WCW World Tag Team Champion
Sabu w/Bill Alfonso - WCW World Tag Team Champion
Shane Helms -
Silver King
Sting
Super Crazy - WCW Cruiserweight Champion
Tommy Dreamer
Vampiro
Volador Jr
Yoshiro Tajiri
Tag Teams
Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)
Legacy (Dustin Rhodes & Ric Flair)
Jung Dragons (Yang & Kaz Hayashi)
[HEEL]
Singles
Buff Bagwell
Cash
Chavo Guerrero Jr
Christopher Daniels
Curt Hennig
Damien 666 w/Don Callis
Elix Skipper
EZ Money
Fit Finlay - WCW World Television Champion
James Storm
Kanyon w/Bobby Henan
Kid Romeo
La Parka
Lex Luger
Mark Jindrak
Mike Sanders
Rick Steiner
Scott Steiner w/Midajah
Shane Douglas
TAKA Michinoku
Ultimo Dragon
Vilano V w/Stacy Keibler
Tag Teams
Team Canada (Lance Storm w/Rena Mero & Mike Awesome)
3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)
◆Unavailable
Sid Vicious - Leg Break 8 Months, 2 weeks
Booker T - Frontal Bone Fracture - 1 year, 2 weeks
Great Sasuke - 6 days
Lex Luger - 4 days
◆Personalities
Arn Anderson - Member of the Championship Committee
Eric Bischoff - OwnePresident
Dusty Rhodes - Director Talent Acquisition
Roddy Piper - Member of the Championship Committee
Ricky Steamboat - Member of the Championship Committee
Terry Funk - Member of the Championship Committee / Part Time Wrestler
Larry Zbyszko
Paisley
Mike Tenay
Stevie Ray
Tony Schiavone
Gene Okerlund
[IN/OUT]
In
Franklin Foley
Out
Franklin Foley (Excursion)
Masato Tanaka
Summary
1 signing and 2 departures
//- EXECUTIVE NOTES //-
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Week 1, June 2001
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[1.6 ROAD TO GREAT AMERICAN BASH!!] “EIGHT MAN MAYHEM”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] The Championship Committee make Flair an offer
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,586
Overall Rating 58
Kevin Nash and Booker T exchanged words to end the show
Booker T, Diamond Dallas Page, Rob Van Dam and Ric Flair beat Kevin Nash, Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett and Mike Awesome
Gene Okerlund spoke with Vampire and Goldberg
Dustin Rhodes beat Curt Hennig
Buff Bagwell beat Bam Bam Bagwell
Yoshihiro Tajiri & Sting beat Kanyon and Lex Luger
Sabu beat Jim Duggan
A confrontation between Sting, DDP, Lance Storm, Rena Mero and Mike Awesome
Sabu and Rob Van Dam were with their manager Bill Alfonso and Gene Okerlund
Bobby Henan and Kanyon addressed Lex Luger ahead of their match at Great American Bash
Vampire & Goldberg beat 3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)
Shane Helms, Lizmark Jr, Rey Misterio Jr, Super Crazy, Volador Jr beat Chavo Guerrero Jr, Damien 666, La Parka, Vilano V and Masato Tanaka
Lance Storm beat Hugh Morrus
The Championship Committee (Arn Anderson, Steamboat, Piper, Funk) and WCW President offer Ric Flair a spot on the Championship Committee. He turns it down to focus on his and Dustin Rhodes WCW Tag Title match at Great American Bash
[DARK] The Mamalukes beat Elix Skipper & Kid Romeo
◆Show Notes
Cash, Jamie Knoble, Big Vito and Johnny Ace were fined due to behavioural incidents.
Curt Hennig was injured in his match (out 16 days)
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was rated 0.11 with 82,885 viewers with 1,316,070 views overall.
◆Roster Changes
Jim Duggan was released from his contract, a cost of $103,200 to the 2001 budget
Johnny Ace was released from his contract at no cost to the budget
Jimmy Hart was released from his contract at no cost to the budget
Miss Jones was released from his contract at no cost to the budget
Ernest Miller was released from his contract, a cost of $78,600 to the 2001 budget
Don Callis has agreed a one year per show handshake deal with no downside.
Dory Funk Jr has agreed an ongoing per show handshake deal with no downside.
Harley Race has a greed an ongoing per show handshake deal with no downside.
Fit Finlay has agreed a one year per show handshake deal with no downside.
Larry Zbyszko has agreed an ongoing per show handshake deal with no downside.
Scott Hudson was released from his contract at no cost to the budget
Week 2, June 2001
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[7.6 ROAD TO GREAT AMERICAN BASH!!] “WHOSE NEXT?”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] The final stop before the Bash
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,601
Overall Rating 61
Goldberg beat Masato Tanaka
Kevin Nash and Booker T discussed their World Title match at Great American Bash
Diamond Dallas Page and Sting Jeff Jarrett and Shane Douglas
La Park and Rey Misterio trash talked each other
Booker T, KroniK (Brian Adams and Bryan Clark), Rob Van Dam and Sabu beat Kanyon, Lex Luger, Buff Bagwell and The Steiner Brothers
Vampiro beat Big Vito
A video promoted Legacy (Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes)
Fit Finlay beat Hugh Morrus
Jamie Noble beat Elix Skipper
Bobby Henan and his client Kanyon confronted Lex Luger
Kevin Nash beat EZ Money
Director of Talent Acquisition spoke with Stacey Keibler and her client Vilano V, Don Callis and his client Damien 666
Konnan, Billy Kidman, Rey Misterio Jr, Silver King and Tajiri beat Vilano V, Damien 666, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Lance Storm and Mike Awesome
There was an confrontation between Goldberg and Vampire and Shane Douglas and Jeff Jarrett.
Gene Okerlund is joined by Tajiri, James Mitchell and Buff Bagwell to discuss their Great American Bash match.
Goldberg is getting ready backstage
The show opened with Sabu/RVD and the Steiner Brothers fighting backstage.
[DARK] Alex Wright, Bam Bam Bigelow, Norman Smiley and Lash Leroux beat Mike Jindrak, Mike Sanders, Evan Karagais and Shannon Moore
[DARK] Super Crazy beat Sean O’Haire
◆Show Notes
Stevie Ray was fined for a behavioural incident.
◆[GREAT AMERICAN BASH]:”ALL MATCHES CONFIRMED!”
Booker T v Kevin Nash - WCW World Heavyweight Title
Diamond Dallas Page v Lance Storm
Sting v Mike Awesome
Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas v Goldberg & Vampiro
Dustin Rhodes & Ric Flair v Rob Van Dam & Sabu v Scott & Rick Steiner v Kronik - WCW Tag Team Titles
Buff Bagwell v Tajiri
Lex Luger v Kanyon
Shane Helms v Chavo Guerrero Jr v Billy Kidman v Super Crazy- WCW Cruiserweight Title
Rey Misterio Jr v La Parka
TV Title Battle Royal
◆Show Notes
WCW Nitro’s TV rating was 0.11 with 86,294 viewers with 1,377,515 viewers overall.
◆Roster Changes
Jeremy Borash was released from his contract at a cost of $33,600 to the 2001 budget.
Billy Gunn has agreed a six month per show agreement with no downside.
Steve Corino has agreed a one more handshake per show agreement with no downside.
[13.6 A NEW!] “WCW Great American Bash Live On Pay Per View”
[Oasis Hall, CA] Turn Up The Heat
◆”Big Bang” Pay Per View
Oasis Hall, CA with 8,633 in attendance
Overall Rating 63
Post Match Booker T and Nash shook hands.
Booker T beat Kevin Nash to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Title
Steiner Brothers beat Legacy (Flair and Dustin Rhodes), Rob Van Dam & Sabu and Kronik to become the new WCW World Tag Team Champions (fall at second defence)
Diamond Dallas Page beat Lance Storm
Gene Okerlund interviewed Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes about the WCW Tag Team Title match tonight
Rey Misterio Jr and Kevin Nash bumped into each other backstage
Sting and Mike Awesome went to a double DQ
Sting was getting ready backstage
Vampiro & Goldberg beat Shane Douglas and Jeff Jarrett
DDP ran into Lance Storm backstage
Yoshiro Tajiri beat Buff Bagwell
Kevin Nash spoke about Booker T ahead of the main event
James Mitchell and his client Tajiri confronted Buff Bagwell ahead of their match
Rey Misterio Jr beat La Parka
Mike Tenay caught up with Booker T ahead of the Main Event.
Super Crazy beat Shane Helms, Billy Kidman and Chavo Guerrero Jr to become WCW Cruiserweight Champion
Kanyon beat Lex Luger
The Championship Committee (Arn Anderson, Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk and Roddy Piper) with WCW President Eric Bischoff present Fit Finlay the Championship belt
30 Man Battle Royal for the TV Title: Fit Finlay wins, Masato Tanaka made the most eliminations with the final four being the debuting Steve Corino and Billy Gun alongside Konnan.
[DARK] Lash Leroux beat Kid Romeo
◆Show Notes
Yang and Hugh Morrus were fined due to behavioural incidents.
◆Business Notes
WCW Great American Bash had a buy rate of 0.10 (54,714 buys)
WCW Great American Bash was shown internationally with a TV rating of 0.11 (86,151 views) with 150,637 viewers overall.
Week 3, June 2001
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[21.6 WCW LIVES ON!] “THE FALL OUT FROM LAST NIGHT”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Tag Main Event
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,791
Overall Rating 60
Kevin Nash and Goldberg carried on their disagreement
Steve Corino and Jeff Jarrett beat Goldberg and Kevin Nash after a miscommunication from Goldberg and Nash
Bobby Heenan with Kanyon confronted WCW World Champion Booker T.
Booker T, Sting, Diamond Dallas Page, Vampiro beat Kanyon, Shane Douglas, Lance Storm and Mike Awesome by DQ
Billy Gunn beat Bryan Clark
Rey Misterio beat Rick Steiner
Rob Van Dam & Sabu beat Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger
Fit Finlay beat Alex Wright to retain the WCW World TV Title (first defence)
Team Canada (Mike Awesome & Lance Storm) and Sting, Diamond Dallas Page have an in ring confrontation.
Goldberg is walking backstage
Vampiro cuts a promo on Curt Hennig
Ric Flair beat Vilano V
Yoshihiro Tajiri beat Terry Funk
Ric Flair discusses his match with Vilano V
Championship Committee members Terry Funk and Roddy Piper are confronted by Tajiri and his manager James Mitchell
[DARK] Scott Steiner beat Dustin Rhodes
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro’s TV rating was 0.11 (87,155 viewers) with 1,375,028 overall.
◆Bash at the Beach ~CARD SO FAR
Booker T v Kanyon - WCW World Heavyweight Title
Goldberg v Kevin Nash
Vampiro v Curt Hennig
Lance Storm v Sting
Diamond Dallas Page v Mike Awesome
Week 4, June 2001
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[28.6 WCW LIVES ON!] “STEINER AND RHODES DO BATTLE”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] More matches are made for the Bash at the Beach
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,761
Overal Rating 60
Scott Steiner beat Dustin Rhodes
Diamond Dallas Page beat Booker T and Masato Tanaka for the WCW United States Heavyweight Title, with Kanyon watching on
Goldberg beat Lex Luger
Cash, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Damien 666 and La Parka beat Jamie Knoble, Great Sasuke, Yang and Kaz Hayashi
Champion Committee members Arn Anderson & Roddy Piper were in the Control Centre hyping up Konnan & Rey Misterio Jr v Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas and Tajiri v Super Crazy matches set for Bash at the Beach
A confrontation between Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) and Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell and Lex Luger)
Steve Corino, Billy Gunn, Curt Hennig and Fit Finlay beat Hugh Morrus, Bam Bam Bigelow, Air Paris and Sean O’Haire
Kevin Nash and Goldberg then brawled in the back
Yoshihiro Tajiri & Kevin Nash beat Super Crazy & Vampiro
Bobby Hennan and Kanyon talked trash of WCW World Champion Booker T
Rick Flair & Dustin Rhodes come face to face with Steve Corino & Billy Gunn
Rey Misterio Jr beats Mark Jindrak
A video recaps the feud between DDP/Sting and Lance Storm/Mike Awesome
Kronik beat Big Vito & Johnny The Bull
Video plays showcasing Rob Van Dam & Sabu
[Dark] Kanyon beats Norman Smiley
◆Show Notes
Jamie Knoble suffered a grade 1 groin strain, he will be out for 2 days
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro rating 0.11 with 86,167 viewers with 1,379,409 viewers overall.
◆Roster Changes
Sean O’Haire requested and was granted his release, he departs at no cost to the budget.
//END OF MONTH REPORT
◆Company Info
Size Small, second in the world
Next Event Bash at the Beach (pay per view)
TV Shows: WCW Nitro (Monday)
◆Financial Summary
Revenue $2,2m ⬇️ $300k
Wages ($2,68m) ⬇️ 220k
Of Which Are Terminations (215k) ⬇️ $172k
Loss ($3.5m) ⬇️200k
Performance ($1.3m) ⬇️ 100k
Reserves $7,4m
◆Active Roster
[FACE]
Singles
Alex Wright
Bam Bam Bigelow
Billy Kidman w/Tygress
Booker T - WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, WCW World Heavyweight Champion
Diamond Dallas Page
Goldberg
Great Sasuke
Hugh Morris
James Mitchell
Jamie Knoble
Kevin Nash
Konnan w/Tygress
Lash Leroux
Lizmark Jr
Norman Smiley
Rey Misterio Jr w/Tygress
Rob Van Dam w/Bill Alfonso
Sabu w/Bill Alfonso
Shane Helms - WCW Cruiserweight Champion
Silver King
Sting
Super Crazy
Vampiro
Volador Jr
Yoshiro Tajiri
Tag Teams
Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) - WCW World Tag Team Champions
Legacy (Dustin Rhodes & Ric Flair)
Jung Dragons (Yang & Kaz Hayashi)
The Mamalukes (Big Vito & Johnny the Bull)
[HEEL]
Singles
Buff Bagwell
Cash
Chavo Guerrero Jr
Chris Harris
Christopher Daniels
Curt Hennig
Damien 666 w/Don Callis
Elix Skipper
EZ Money
Fit Finlay
James Storm
Kanyon w/Bobby Henan
Kid Romeo
La Parka
Lex Luger
Mark Jindrak
Masato Tanaka
Mike Sanders
Rick Steiner
Scott Steiner w/Midajah
Shane Douglas
Ultimo Dragon
Vilano V w/Stacy Keibler
Tag Teams
Team Canada (Lance Storm w/Rena Mero & Mike Awesome)
3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)
◆Unavailable
Sid Vicious - Leg Break 10 Months
Ultimo Dragon - Broken Arm - 56 days
◆Personalities
Arn Anderson - Member of the Championship Committee
Eric Bischoff - OwnePresident
Dusty Rhodes - Director Talent Acquisition
Roddy Piper - Member of the Championship Committee
Ricky Steamboat - Member of the Championship Committee
Terry Funk - Member of the Championship Committee / Part Time Wrestler
Larry Zbyszko
Paisley
Mike Tenay
Stevie Ray
Tony Schiavone
Gene Okerlund
[IN/OUT]
In
Don Callis
Dory Funk Jr
Harley Race
Fit Finlay
Larry Zbyszko
Out
Jim Duggan
Johnny Ace
Jimmy Hart
Miss Jones
Ernest Miller
Scott Hudson
Jeremy Borash
Sean O’Haire
Summary
5 signings and 8 departures
[JULY]
Week 1, July 2001
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◆Bash at the Beach ~MORE MATCHES CONFIRMED
Booker T v Kanyon - WCW World Heavyweight Title
Goldberg v Kevin Nash
Vampiro v Curt Hennig
Lance Storm v Sting
Diamond Dallas Page v Mike Awesome
Flair & Rhodes v Billy Gunn & Steve Corino
Super Crazy v Tajiri - WCW Cruiserweight
Konnan & Rey Jr v Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas
Totally Buff & Kronik
[1.7 WCW LIVES ON!] “THE BRAIN IS OUT FOR BOOKER T”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Huge one on one matches scheduled
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,782
Overal Rating 54
Booker T and Kanyon w/Bobby Henenan closed the show in the ring.
Rob Van Dam beat Steve Corino
Mike Tenay interviewed DDP, Sting, Lance Storm, Mike Awesome and Reno Mero.
Kanyon beat Dustin Rhodes
Yoshihiro Taijiri, Sting and Super Crazy beat Billy Gunn, Shane Douglas and Jeff Jarrett
Control Center segment promoted Steiner Brothers v Rob Van Dam & Sabu, Vampiro & Curt Hennig, Super Crazy v Yoshihiro Taijir and Vilano V v Bam Bam Bigelow for Bash at the Beach
Ric Flair beat Mike Sanders
Diamond Dallas Page beat Curt Hennig
Rey Misterio Jr & Konnan beat Totally Buff (Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell)
Goldberg and Kevin Nash bumped into each other backstage
Legacy (Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes) tussled on the microphone with Steve Corino & Billy Gunn
Goldberg beat Vilano V
Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas went face to face with Konnan & Rey Misterio Jr
Rick Steiner beat Sabu
[DARK] AJ Styles beat Volador Jr
[DARK] Vampiro beat Chris Harris
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown to a rating of 0.10 with 80,029 viewers with 1,252,174 viewers overall.
◆Talent Relations
Norman Smiley's current contract is set to expire at the end of July. He has now agreed a per show handshake agreement with no downside.
◆Roster Changes
TAKA Michinoku has agreed a three month per show handshake agreement with no downside. His WWF contract is set to expire at the end of the month.
Big Vito has been released from his contract at a cost of $45,600 to the 2001 budget
Johnny the Bull has been released from his contract at a cost of $30,000 to the 2001 budget
Chris Harris has been released from his contract at a cost of $16,200 to the 2001 budget
Week 2, July 2001
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[8.7 WCW LIVES ON!] “FOUR SUPERSTARS MEET IN THE MAIN EVENT”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Plus... Flair v Booker T
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,748
Overall Rating 58
Goldberg beat Lance Storm, Goldberg and Rob Van Dam in a non-title match
Scott Steiner beat Dustin Rhodes
Promo with Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, Rena Mero, Diamond Dallas Page and Mike Awesome
Booker T beat Ric Flair in a non-title match
Bam Bam Bigelow, Vampiro and Kevin Nash beat Curt Henning, Vilano V and Fit Finlay
Goldberg is getting ready backstage
Rey Misterio Jr beats EZ Money
Vampiro confronts Curt Hennig
Shane Douglas & Jeff Jarrett beat Yang and Kaz Hayashi
Mike Awesome beat Masato Tanaka
Control Centre segment with Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, Booker T, Goldberg, Steve Corino, Vilano V and Bam Bam Bigelow
Goldberg and Kevin Nash come face to face
Rey Misterio Jr & Konnan confront Jeff Jarrett and Shane Douglas
Rick Flair v Kanyon v Sting ends in a no contest with interference from Mike Awesome and Sabu
Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner fight with Sabu & Rob Van Dam
Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) fight with Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger backstage
Scott Steiner and Rob Van Dam open the show with promos in the ring
[DARK] Yoshihiro Tajiri beat Chavo Guerrero Jr
[DARK] Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger) beat Norman Smiley and Hugh Morrus
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was rated 0.11 with 83,270 viewers with 1,321,854 views overall.
Roster Changes
Brazo de Platino has agreed a per show agreement with no downside.
Week 3, July 2001
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◆News
WCW will once again go on the road from August, no longer taping Nitro exclusively at the Hard Rock Cafe & Casino in Las Vegas.
Alex Wright & Hugh Morrus are set to debut as a new heel team 'Futurewave'
Essia Rios turned down an approach from WCW and extended his WWF contract
Masato Tanaka has one month remaining on his per show handshake contract, he has indicated he wishes to leave
◆Roster Changes
Tommy Dreamer has agreed a one year per show handshake agreement with no no downside.
[13.7 WCW LIVES ON!] “THIS IS NO DAY AT THE BEACH”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Two huge main events
◆”Bash At The Beach” Pay Per View
Toyota Sports Centre, CA in front of 8,418 people
Overall Rating 66
Goldberg beat Kevin Nash
Booker T beat Kanyon to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Title (third defence)
A video hypes up the Goldberg v Kevin Nash main event
Kevin Nash is seen getting ready backstage
Golderbg is seen getting ready backstage
Rob Van Dam & Sabu beat The Steiner Brothers to become the WCW World Tag Team Champions (fall at first defence)
WCW President Eric Bischoff and Championship Committee Member Terry Funk meet with Bobby Heenan and his client Kanyon ahead of his World Title challenge
Diamond Dallas Page beat Mike Awesome to retain the WCW United States Heavyweight Title (first defence)
Sting beat Lance Storm
Kevin Nash speaks to Gene Okerlund about his match with Goldberg
Yoshirio Tajiri beat Super Crazy in a match for the WCW Cruiserweight Title by count out, Crazy retains the title
Scott Steiner, Rick Steiner, Rob Van Dam meet with WCW President Eric Bischoff and members of the Championship Committee Terry Funk, Arn Anderson and Roddy Piper ahead of their WCW Tag Team match
Vampiro beats Curt Hennig
We see a promo video on Sting
Legacy (Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes) beat Billy Gunn & Fit Finlay
Bam Bam Bigelow beats Vilano V
Head of Talent Acquisition Dusty Rhodes announces Steve Corino will not perform tonight, Billy Gunn will now team with Fit Finlay to take on Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes
Curt Henning and Vampiro ran into each other backstage
Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger) beat Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)
WCW World Champion Booker T was seen backstage
Konnan & Rey Misterio Jr beat Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas
[DARK]Futurewave (Hugh Morrus & Alex Wright) beat Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
[DARK] Billy Kidman beats Chavo Guerrero Jr
◆Show Notes
Arn Anderson was reprimanded for a behavioural incident.
◆Show Notes
Steve Corino's contract expired the morning of the show, no agreement could be made.
◆Roster Changes
Steve Corino's contract has expired and has departed WCW.
◆Business Notes
WCW Bash At The Beach received a pay per view buy rate of 0.12 with 61,931 buys
WCW Bash At The Beach was shown internationally with a rating of 0.12 with 90,010 views with 162,518 viewers overall.
Week 3, July 2001
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[21.7 ROAD TO FALL BRAWL!] “TAG CLASH”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] The fall out from Bash at the Beach
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,762
Overall Rating 59
To close the show DDP, Sting, Booker T, RVD and Sabu challenged The Steiners, Team Canada and Fit Finlay to an Elimination Tag match at Fall Brawl.
Diamond Dallas Page & Sting beat Curt Henning & Billy Gunn
Sting and DDP were seen backstage walking to the ring
Goldberg beat Jeff Jarrett and Konnan in a triple threat match
Goldberg and Nash went nose to nose backstage
Fit Finlay beat Shane Helmes to retain his WCW World Television Title (second defence)
Legacy (Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes) crossed paths with Don Callis and his client Damien 666 and La Parka
La Parka, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Damien 666, Vilano V bear Lizamark Jr, Brazo de Platino, Jamie Knoble and Great Sasuke
Terry Funk and Dusty Rhodes cut a backstage promo
Dustin Rhodes beat Masato Tanaka
Sting/DDP and Team Canada (Lance Storm/Mike Awesome), Booker T, The Steiner Brothers and Rob Van Dam went at it in the ring
Scott Steiner beat Bam Bam Bigelow
Rey Misterio Jr beat Sabu
Rob Van Dam beat Cash
Futurewave (Hugh Morrus & Alex Wright) beat Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
Booker T and Fit Finlay crossed paths backstage
Vampiro bumped into Vilano V and his manager Stacey Keibler backstage
[DARK] Lance Storm beat Yoshihiro Tajiri
◆Show Notes
WCW Nitro's TV rating was 0.11 with 85,945 viewers with 1,327,423 viewers overall.
Week 3, July 2001
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[21.7 ROAD TO FALL BRAWL!] “TAG CLASH”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] The fall out from Bash at the Beach
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,771
Overall Rating 59
A video plays confirming the Goldberg v Kevin Nash rematch is set for Fall Brawl
Booker T beats Jeff Jarrett to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Title (defence four)
Legacy (Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes) beat Kanyon & Billy Gunn
Booker T is getting ready backstage
Kevin Nash beats Shane Douglas
Sabu & Rob Van Dam are attacked by The Steiner Brothers
Booker T and Fit Finlay talk to WCW President Eric Bischoff
Rob Van Dam & Sabu beat Futurewave (Hugh Morrus & Alex Wright)
A highlight reel of Diamond Dallas Page and Sabu was shown...they'll meet next week!
Goldberg beat James Storm
Funk, Rhodes, Flair, Vampire and Dustin Rhodes challenge Totally Buff, La Parka, Vilano V and Damien 666 to an Elimination match at Fall Brawl
Goldberg is seen backstage
Fit Finlay beat Konnan to retain the WCW Television Title (third defence)
Vampiro and Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) beat Curt Hennig & Totally Buff (Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell)
Jeff Jarrett and Shane Douglas talked backstage
Bam Bam Bigelow beat Mark Jindrak
Diamond Dallas Page beat Scott Steiner, La Parka and Tommy Dreamer to retain the WCW Unites States Title
WCW President Eric Bischoff and Championship Committee Members Terry Funk & Arn Anderson confirm Super Crazy will defend his WCW Cruiserweight title at Fall Brawl against Yoshihiro Tajiri and one other!
[DARK] Elix Skipper & Kid Romeo beat Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was broadcast with a rating of 0.11 with 86,713 views with 1,328,284 viewers overall.
◆Bash at the Beach ~MORE MATCHES CONFIRMED
Goldberg v Kevin Nash
ELIMINATION TAG: Mike Awesome, Lance Storm, Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner, Fit Finlay v Sting, Diamond Dallas Page, Sabu, Rob Van Dam and Booker T
ELIMINATION TAG: Dustin Rhodes, Ric Flair Dusty Rhodes, Terry Funk and Vampiro v Buff Bagwell, Lex Luger, Damien 666, La Parka, Vilano V
Super Crazy v Yoshihiro Tajiri v ???
//END OF MONTH REPORT
◆Company Info
Size Small, second in the world
Next Event Fall Brawl (pay per view)
TV Shows: WCW Nitro (Monday)
◆Financial Summary
Revenue 1.9m ⬇️ $300k
Wages ($2,47m) ⬇️ 203k
Of Which Are Terminations (91,8k) ⬇️ $123k
Loss ($3.3m) ⬇️200k
Performance ($1.4m) ⬇️ 100k
Reserves $6m
◆Active Roster
[FACE]
Singles
Alex Wright
Bam Bam Bigelow
Billy Kidman w/Tygress
Booker T - WCW World Heavyweight Champion
Brazo de Platino
Diamond Dallas Page
Goldberg
Great Sasuke
Hugh Morris
James Mitchell
Jamie Knoble
Kevin Nash
Konnan w/Tygress
Lash Leroux
Lizmark Jr
Norman Smiley
Rey Misterio Jr w/Tygress
Rob Van Dam - WCW World Tag Team Champion
Sabu w/Bill Alfonso - WCW World Tag Team Champion
Shane Helms -
Silver King
Sting
Super Crazy - WCW Cruiserweight Champion
Tommy Dreamer
Vampiro
Volador Jr
Yoshiro Tajiri
Tag Teams
Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)
Legacy (Dustin Rhodes & Ric Flair)
Jung Dragons (Yang & Kaz Hayashi)
[HEEL]
Singles
Buff Bagwell
Cash
Chavo Guerrero Jr
Christopher Daniels
Curt Hennig
Damien 666 w/Don Callis
Elix Skipper
EZ Money
Fit Finlay - WCW World Television Champion
James Storm
Kanyon w/Bobby Henan
Kid Romeo
La Parka
Lex Luger
Mark Jindrak
Masato Tanaka
Mike Sanders
Rick Steiner
Scott Steiner w/Midajah
Shane Douglas
TAKA Michinoku
Ultimo Dragon
Vilano V w/Stacy Keibler
Tag Teams
Team Canada (Lance Storm w/Rena Mero & Mike Awesome)
3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)
◆Unavailable
Sid Vicious - Leg Break 9 Months
Ultimo Dragon - Broken Arm - 25 days
◆Personalities
Arn Anderson - Member of the Championship Committee
Eric Bischoff - OwnePresident
Dusty Rhodes - Director Talent Acquisition
Roddy Piper - Member of the Championship Committee
Ricky Steamboat - Member of the Championship Committee
Terry Funk - Member of the Championship Committee / Part Time Wrestler
Larry Zbyszko
Paisley
Mike Tenay
Stevie Ray
Tony Schiavone
Gene Okerlund
[IN/OUT]
In
TAKA Michinoku
Brazo de Platino
Tommy Dreamer
Out
Big Vito
Johnny The Bull
Chris Harris
Steve Corino
Summary
3 signings and four departures
Week 1, August 2001
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[1.8 ROAD TO FALL BRAWL!] “BACK TO THE MID-ATLANTIC”
[Greenwood Civic Center, SC] Icons collide in the main event
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Greenwood Civic Center, SC in front of 2,188 people
Overall Rating 63
Kevin Nash and Sting go to a non-contest when Goldberg runs in
Ric Flair beat Curt Hennig
Gene Okerlund interviews Rob Van Dam & Sabu and The Steiner Brothers
Ric Flair, Terry Funk, Vampiro, Dusty Rhodes all out Lex Luger and Buff Bagwell.
Diamond Dallas Page beats Sabu to retain the WCW United States title in his third defence
A hype video plays promoting Goldberg v Kevin Nash at Fall Brawl
TAKA Michinoku is confirmed as the third person in the WCW World Cruiserweight Title match at Fall Brawl
Goldberg, Booker T and Vampire beat Fit Finlay, Lance Storm & Mike Awesome
Rob Van Dam beat Jeff Jarrett
WCW President Eric Bischoff meets Mike Awesome, Lance Storm and his manager Rena Mero
Yoshihiro Tajiri beat Billy Kidman
Championship Committee member Terry Funk deals with The Filthy Animals, Jeff Jarrett, Shane Douglas and Kanyon. A 3 v 3 Match is set for Fall Brawl.
Bam Bam Bigelow, Jamie Knoble and Kronik (Bryan Clark & Bryan Adams) beat Lex Luger, Buff Bagwell, Shannon Moore and Evan Karagais
Rey Misterio Jr beats Shane Douglas
Nash arrives at the building
Sting is backstage
Kevin Nash v Sting is set for tonight's main event
[DARK] TAKA Michinoku beat Chavo Guerrero Jr
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro's TV rating was 0.11 with 86,806 viewers and 1,377,944 viewers overall.
◆Roster Changes
Mr Aquila has agreed a three month per show handshake agreement with no downside.
Week 1, August 2001
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[8.14 ROAD TO FALL BRAWL!] “ACTION AT CENTER STAGE”
[Ceenter Stage, Atlanta] Icons collide in the main event
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Center Stage, Atlanta in front of 1,050
Overall Rating 65
Goldberg beats Buff Bagwell
Goldberg is heading to the ring
Booker T , Diamond Dallas Page & Sting celebrate in the ring before Mike Awesome, Lance Storm and Fit Finally interrupt
Booker T , Diamond Dallas Page & Sting beat Fit Finlay, Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas
Legacy (Ric Flair & Dusin Rhodes) beat Chavo Guerrero Jr & Cash
Kevin Nash beat EZ Money
Tommy Dreamer beats Masato Tanaka
A video plays hyping Rob Van Dam & Sabu v The Steiner Brothers
Lex Luger beats Lash Leroux
The Steiner brothers cut a promo on Rob Van Dam & Sabu
Control Center segment promoting Super Crazy v Tajiri v TAKA Michonoku, Konnan & Rey Misterio Jr v Jeff Jarrett & Shane Douglas at Fall Brawl
Rob Van Dam and Sabu beats Kevin Karagias and Shannon Moore
Kevin Nash hypes his upcoming match with Goldberg
TKA Michinoku, Mr Aquila and La Parka Damien 666, Lizmark Jr and Yoshihiro Tajiri
Ric Flair is joined by Terry Funk and Dusty Rhodes before La Parka, Damien 666 and Don Callis interrupt.
Curt Hennig beat Norman Smiley
Bam Bam Bigelow beat James Storm
Vampire beat Mark Jindrak
Announcers confirm Ric Flair will be speaking later in the show
[DARK]Scott Steiner beat Billy Kidman
◆Show Notes
Volador Jr was fined for poor backstage behaviour.
Lex Luger suffered a Olecrannon Fracture and is out for 24 days.
◆Business News
WCW Nitro received a 0.12 TV rating with 90,880 viewers with 1,447,334 viewers overall. The most watched Nitro since the reboot.
◆Roster Changes
Franklin Foley has signed a two year contract with a cost to the 2001 budget of $8,800
Franlin Foley has joined M-Pro on a 12 month excursion at a cost of $13,2000
Masato Tanaka's contract has expired and he has departed WCW.
[8.20 FALL BRAWL!] “IT'S A BRAWL LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE”
[Norfolk, Virginia] Teams collide
◆”Fall Brawl” Pay Per View
Norfolk Scope Arena, Virginia in front of 10,859
Overall Rating 65
Kevin Nash beat Goldberg
Goldberg left his locker room to head to the ring
Sting, Diamond Dallas Page, Booker T, Sabu, Rob Van Dam and Bill Alfonso celebrated backstage
A video played hyping the main event
Diamond Dallas Page, Sting, Booker T, Rob Van Dam and Sabu defeated Fit Finlay, Team Canada and Steiner Brothers in an elimination tag match.
Yoshihiro Tajiri defeated TAKA Michinoku and Super Crazy to win the WCW Cruiserweight title (
Dusty Rhodes and Terry Funk had a heated debate backstage
The Filthy Animals (Billy Kidman, Konnan and Rey Misterio Jr) defeated Jeff Jarrett, Kanyon and Shane Douglas in an elimination tag match
Kevin Nash was getting ready backstage
Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Dustin Rhodes and Terry Funk beat Buff Bagwell, Billy Gunn, Vilano V, Damien 666 and La Parka in an elimination tag match. Dusty Rhodes and Terry Funk had a miscommunication in the match.
The team of Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Dustin Rhodes, Vampire and Terry Funk hung out backstage
Gene Okerlund interviewed Yoshihiro Tajiri and his manager James Mitchell
Bam Bam Bigelow beat Curt Hennig, Tommy Dreamer and Chavo Guerrero Jr
Futurewave (Hugh Morrus & Alex Wright) & Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) beat Elix Skipper, Kid Romeo, Shannon Moore & Evan Karagias in an elimination tag match
The announcers put over the main event of Goldberg v Kevin Nash
The team of Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, Scott Steiner, Ric Steiner, spoke to Gene Okerlund
Silver King, Air Raid (AJ Styles/Air Pairs) beat Cash, EZ Money and Christopher Daniels
◆Business Notes
WCW Fall Brawl's buy rate was 0.12 with 61,932 buys
WCW Fall Brawl was shown and received a 0.12 TV rating to international audiences, 90,378 viewers with 163,339 viewers overall.
Week 3, August 2001
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[8.20 WCW NITRO!] “No.1 Contenders Tournament”
[Punta Gorda, Florida] Who will face Booker T, next?
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Charlotte Harbour Center, Florda in front of 2,000 (SUPER NO VACANCY!)
Overall Rating 65
Show closed with a promo video hyping Booker T v Fit Finlay
Kevin Nash challenged Goldberg to a third match.
Fit Finlay beat Rob Van Dam to become the new World Heavyweight Championship No.1 Contender
Booker T & Goldberg beat Curt Hennig and Billy Fun
Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes have unfinished business with La Parka and Damien 666
Fit Finlay beat Jeff Jarrett in a semi final match of the No.1 Contenders Tournament
Team Canada (Lance Storm & Mike Awesome) beat Yoshihiro Tajiri & Vampiro
Gene Okerlund interviewed new WCW Cruiserweight Champion Tajiri and his manager James Mitchell who spoke about their win over Super Crazy
Championship Committee Members Terry Funk and Roddy Piper tried to cool things over with Director of Talent Acquisition Dusty Rhodes.
Jeff Jarrett beat Diamond Dallas Page in a No 1 Contenders Tournament Match
Fit Finlay beat Ric Flair in a No 1 Contenders Tournament Match
Rob Van Dam defeated Scott Steiner in the No.1 Contenders Tournament
Kevin Nash and Goldberg are backstage; an argument breaks out
Sting and Kevin Nash went to a no contest when Goldberg, Lance Storm and Goldberg all interfered, both men are eliminated from the No.1 Contenders Tournament
Goldberg arrives at the building, he's not happy
◆Show Notes
Volador Jr was fined for poor behaviour backstage.
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro's TV rating was 0.11 with 86,481 viewers with 1,375,613 viewers overall.
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[8.20 WCW NITRO!] “No.1 Contenders Tournament”
[Omaha, Nebraska] Who will face Booker T, next?
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Omaha Civic Aud Mancuso, NE in front of 1,541
Overall Rating 65
Goldberg & Fit Finlay beat Booker T & Yoshihiro Tajiri and Kevin Nash & Super Crazy
Mike Awesome beat Brian Adams
Goldberg was getting ready backstage
Dusty Rhodes and Terry Funk crossed paths
Diamond Dallas Page beat Mike Sanders
Scott Steiner beat Dustin Rhodes
Kanyon beat Konnan
Billy Kidman & Rey Misterio Jr beat Cash & EZ Money
Rob Van Dam beat Rick Steiner
Sting and Reno Mero were backstage
Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes crossed paths with La Parka and Damien 666
Scott Steiner and Rob Van Dam went face to face
Vampiro beat Tommy Dreamer
◆Show Notes
Konnan was fined for poor backstage behaviour
Booker T suffered compound frontal bone fracture and was initially set to be out for a year. Surgery was unable to produce a significant improvement and he'll now be out for over a year.
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown to a TV rating of 0.12 with 91,046 viewers with 1,484,015 viewers overall.
◆Breaking News
WCW World Heavyweight Champion Booker T will be out for over a year. This news comes as the company is rumoured to have made a seven a fourth month of $1m+ losses.
//END OF MONTH REPORT
◆Company Info
Size Small, second in the world
Next Event Wrestle War (pay per view)
TV Shows: WCW Nitro (Monday)
◆Financial Summary
Revenue 1.8m ⬇️ $100k
Wages ($2,2m) ⬇️ 100k.
Of Which Are Terminations (13k) ⬇️ $78,8k
Loss ($3.2m) ⬇️100k
Performance ($1.3m) ⬇️ 100k
Reserves $4.6m
◆Active Roster
[FACE]
Singles
Alex Wright
Bam Bam Bigelow
Billy Kidman w/Tygress
Booker T - WCW World Heavyweight Champion
Brazo de Platino
Diamond Dallas Page
Goldberg
Great Sasuke
Hugh Morris
James Mitchell
Jamie Knoble
Kevin Nash
Konnan w/Tygress
Lash Leroux
Lizmark Jr
Norman Smiley
Rey Misterio Jr w/Tygress
Rob Van Dam - WCW World Tag Team Champion
Sabu w/Bill Alfonso - WCW World Tag Team Champion
Shane Helms -
Silver King
Sting
Super Crazy - WCW Cruiserweight Champion
Tommy Dreamer
Vampiro
Volador Jr
Yoshiro Tajiri
Tag Teams
Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)
Legacy (Dustin Rhodes & Ric Flair)
Jung Dragons (Yang & Kaz Hayashi)
[HEEL]
Singles
Buff Bagwell
Cash
Chavo Guerrero Jr
Christopher Daniels
Curt Hennig
Damien 666 w/Don Callis
Elix Skipper
EZ Money
Fit Finlay - WCW World Television Champion
James Storm
Kanyon w/Bobby Henan
Kid Romeo
La Parka
Lex Luger
Mark Jindrak
Mike Sanders
Rick Steiner
Scott Steiner w/Midajah
Shane Douglas
TAKA Michinoku
Ultimo Dragon
Vilano V w/Stacy Keibler
Tag Teams
Team Canada (Lance Storm w/Rena Mero & Mike Awesome)
3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)
◆Unavailable
Sid Vicious - Leg Break 8 Months, 2 weeks
Booker T - Frontal Bone Fracture - 1 year, 2 weeks
Great Sasuke - 6 days
Lex Luger - 4 days
◆Personalities
Arn Anderson - Member of the Championship Committee
Eric Bischoff - OwnePresident
Dusty Rhodes - Director Talent Acquisition
Roddy Piper - Member of the Championship Committee
Ricky Steamboat - Member of the Championship Committee
Terry Funk - Member of the Championship Committee / Part Time Wrestler
Larry Zbyszko
Paisley
Mike Tenay
Stevie Ray
Tony Schiavone
Gene Okerlund
[IN/OUT]
In
Franklin Foley
Out
Franklin Foley (Excursion)
Masato Tanaka
Summary
1 signing and 2 departures
//- EXECUTIVE NOTES //-
- I am using a TEW 2016 data converted to TEW 2020, it has a lot of issues mainly around personality attributes, everyone - even the most godly person seems to have a hard drug issue or cause issues. This really impacted the moral (0%) and therefore hurt my initial shows. I'm not a fan of playing around with data during a save but it was required to make it playable.
- Despite slashing the wage bill with $700k in terminations, and signing replacements on per show deals my basic wage has not changed dramatically, only about $100k.
- One unintended consequence of slashing the wage bill has been a massive reduction in Merchandise. I'm making $750k less than my first month. While my live event merchandise sales have increased, I'm $775k down on worker sales.
- As one of the few that did watch WCW in 2000, I am surprised you start as small (made even harder by being based South West). Also Hogan was still under contract with WCW until 2002 (just sitting at home), on this data he starts unemployed. Having said that, if he was on your wage bill the challenge would be even harder.
2024.05.13 23:29 Then_Marionberry_259 MAY 13, 2024 AOT.TO ASCOT REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS
 | https://preview.redd.it/tsxynee0i90d1.png?width=3500&format=png&auto=webp&s=616474707538de01b837d7ace47799ab73f53192 submitted by Then_Marionberry_259 to Treaty_Creek [link] [comments] VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascot Resources Ltd. ( TSX: AOT; OTCQX: AOTVF ) (“ Ascot ” or the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce the Company’s unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 (“ Q1 2024 ”), and also to provide a construction update on the Company’s Premier Gold Project (“ PGP ” or the “ project ”), located on Nis g a’a Nation Treaty Lands in the prolific Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia. For details of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2024, please see the Company’s filings on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca). All amounts herein are reported in $000s of Canadian dollars (“ C$ ”) unless otherwise specified. Q1 2024 AND RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
Project financing On February 20, 2024, the Company closed a bought deal private placement for gross proceeds of $28,751 and a financing package of US$50 million for the completion and ramp-up of PGP. The financing package consisted of a royalty restructuring and a cost overrun facility. Construction progress key performance indicators At the end of Q1 2024, overall construction was 98% complete, compared with 86% complete at the end of Q4 2023. With first gold having been poured on April 20, 2024 via gold recovered through the gravity circuit, the project construction is 100% complete on schedule and on the most recently provided budget of approximately C$339 million. Commissioning and ramp-up activities in the processing plant and in the mine continue towards achieving commercial production in Q3 of 2024. Safety The Project had no lost time injuries in Q1 2024. There was an increase in recordable injuries at the end of the quarter which in part, can be attributable to seasonal changes and the transition from construction to operations. As the Project continues its transition from construction into operations, focus has been placed on the ongoing development of standard operating procedures, in field job hazard analysis and worker training. There was a small increase in property damage reported in the quarter due in part to weather conditions and the onboarding of a significant number of new workers to the site. The re-enforcement of reporting to the operating team remains a key focus to ensure that all learnings are identified and applied to prevent re-occurrence and reflect in the future training plans. In Q2 2024, significant work will be placed to support the operational teams to begin to operate the newly constructed plant through the final stages of C4 and C5 commissioning. Processing plant and site infrastructure Mechanical and electrical work in the mill was substantially completed in Q1 2024 with minor associated systems and punch list items to complete. Focus has shifted to commissioning the process plant and ramp up as well as completing minor deficiencies. Stage one of the tailings storage facility (“TSF”) raise was completed and accepted by the Engineer of Record for use. Earthworks activities in 2024 will focus on raising the spillway dam by three metres, producing material for the 2025 raise and advanced work on the Cascade Creek Diversion in preparation for the 2025 works and final completion of the diversion. The new water treatment plant was substantially mechanically and electrically completed in Q4 2023 with some minor areas remaining. The high-density sludge circuit was commissioned in Q1 2024 and is advancing towards full ramp up. The MBBR circuit was substantially complete in Q1 2024 and will begin full commissioning as the process plant continues to deposit tailings into the TSF and feed nitrogen species into the MBBR circuit. The site power reticulation was completed in Q1 2024. Sustaining capital works in 2024 will focus on reticulation to the Premier portal as well as the Big Missouri portal. Mine development Procon Mining & Tunnelling (“Procon”) a mine contractor with extensive experience in BC and the Golden Triangle continued to advance mine development at two portal areas: S1 about 9 kilometres north of the mill which accesses the Big Missouri and Silver Coin deposits, and the mill adjacent Premier Northern Light (“PNL”) portal which accesses the Premier and Northern Light orebodies. As of the end of Q1 2024, Procon had about 57 people on site, 40 of whom were miners and 10 were maintenance personnel. At Big Missouri, Procon advanced development into several ore headings in the A zone, as well as reactivating the S1 ramp heading that goes to Silver Coin deposit. In Q1 Procon developed 936 metres at Big Missouri (258 metres in ore and 678 metres in waste, and by April 29, 2024, development advanced to 905 metres in waste and 507 metres in ore total in 2024. Including the development completed in late 2022 and late 2023, the total development to date is approximately 2,710 metres in both ore and waste. Productivities at Big Missouri have continued to improve, with availability of key equipment such as Maclean bolters being made a priority. During Q1 2024, the geological team continued to encounter high grade material occurrences in both face sampling and probe hole drilling in multiple areas of the A zone. As previously reported, these occurrences are in or very near existing wireframes or logical extensions of wireframes. At the end of March 31, 2024, a total of approximately 30,000 tonnes of ore was mined from Big Missouri and stockpiled at Diego pit. At PNL, Procon dealt with issues related to near surface structure and weak ground. These issues seem to have abated at the end of April, and Procon has started to make better progress as they move into the better ground conditions expected at Premier given what was seen historically. In Q1 2024 approximately 85 metres were advanced at PNL, and at the end of April this increased to approximately 150 metres as ground conditions improved. Mining development is being advanced down into the Premier deposit for initial mining in the Prew Zone, with ore development now anticipated to begin in early Q3 2024, and initial longhole stope production following later in Q3 2024. The ramp has been strategically laid out to allow for underground drilling on the Sebakwe Zone in 2024 and will eventually connect a footwall ramp over to the 602 area at the southern end of the Premier deposit. Although progress has been slow, the quality of the resultant work with ground control and shotcrete arches has been excellent, allowing for a secure and stable ramp for the life-of-mine production to come from this area approximately 350 metres from the Premier Mill. Recruitment At the end of Q1 2024, total site recruitment has reached approximately 90% of the planned operational team. A key achievement was the successful recruitment for some challenging roles pertaining particularly to some of the maintenance roles, health and safety (specifically, mine rescue), and technical roles for the mine and processing area. Policies and procedures development have been ongoing throughout Q1 2024 and key documents will be rolled out in Q2 2024. Permitting and Environmental Compliance A Joint Permit Amendment Application (“JPAA”) was required to be re-aligned with the project completion dates and was submitted in October 2023. The JPAA underwent first round comments through February 2024 and second round comments were received in late April 2024, with our responses anticipated to be submitted in May 2024. The air permit was received on March 25, 2024. The updated environmental permit PE-8044, including the sewage treatment facility discharge permit is anticipated to be received in late May 2024. 2024 EXPLORATION PROGRAM Planning for the 2024 exploration program is in full swing with an anticipated start date in late June. There are several areas on the properties that will be targeted by new drilling. Near the Premier mill, several drill holes have been planned around the Prew and Sebakwe zones of the Premier deposit. The new holes will complement the existing drill pattern at Prew and test induced polarization geophysical anomalies from last year’s survey. Additional drill holes have been planned for the Big Missouri deposit where underground development is rapidly providing access to different parts of the deposit. The new holes will be designed for resource conversion and mine plan addition at this deposit. Specific new drill targets have been identified at the Day Zone on the western edge of the deposit, where geophysical anomalies seem to outline previously untested mineralization along strike of known ore zones. Additional exploration drill holes are targeting a large geophysical anomaly to the west of the Dilworth deposit that extends surface showings to the north onto Ascot’s PGP property. This target has a large strike extent and may require drilling over more than one exploration season. The Company anticipates a drill program of between 15,000 and 20,000 metres distributed over the areas described above. The program will require utilization of two drill rigs into late September or early October 2024. FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 The Company reported a net loss of $6,208 for Q1 2024 compared to $7,589 for Q1 2023. The lower net loss for the current period is primarily attributable to a $2,170 decrease in the loss on extinguishment of debt and a $1,196 decrease in financing costs, partially offset by increases in other expense categories. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES As at March 31, 2024, the Company had cash & cash equivalents of $47,028 and working capital deficiency of $33,030. The working capital deficiency is caused by an estimated $23,024 as the current portion of the deferred revenue only to be settled with future production from the Project and the $25,180 value of the Convertible facility, which is classified as current due to the lender’s right to exercise the conversion option at any time at a variable exercise price. Excluding these non-cash current liabilities, working capital was $15,174. In Q1 2024, the Company issued 67,807,135 common shares, 10,164,528 warrants, and granted 110,000 stock options and 28,667 Deferred Share Units. Also, 100,766 stock options expired or were forfeited, 24,427 Restricted Share Units were forfeited, and 99,039 stock options, 137,533 Deferred Share Units and 158,726 Restricted Share Units were exercised in Q1 2024. MANAGEMENT’S OUTLOOK FOR 2024 In 2024, the Company will transition from the construction of the mine and related infrastructure to the operation of the entire site and becoming a gold producer. Despite the challenges associated with this transition, there are many opportunities for the Company to grow and create value. The key activities and priorities for 2024 include:
John Kiernan, P.Eng., Chief Operating Officer of the Company is the Company’s Qualified Person (QP) as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical contents of this news release. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Ascot Resources Ltd. “Derek C. White” President & CEO, and Director For further information contact: David Stewart, P.Eng. VP, Corporate Development & Shareholder Communications dstewart@ascotgold.com 778-725-1060 ext. 1024 About Ascot Resources Ltd. Ascot is a Canadian mining company focused on commissioning its 100%-owned Premier Gold Mine, which poured first gold in April 2024 and is located on Nis g a’a Nation Treaty Lands, in the prolific Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia. Concurrent with commissioning Premier towards commercial production anticipated in Q3 of 2024, the Company continues to explore its properties for additional high-grade gold mineralization. Ascot’s corporate office is in Vancouver, and its shares trade on the TSX under the ticker AOT and on the OTCQX under the ticker AOTVF. Ascot is committed to the safe and responsible operation of the Premier Gold Mine in collaboration with Nisga’a Nation and the local communities of Stewart, BC and Hyder, Alaska. For more information about the Company, please refer to the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca or visit the Company’s web site at www.ascotgold.com. The TSX has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information All statements and other information contained in this press release about anticipated future events may constitute forward-looking information under Canadian securities laws (" forward-looking statements "). Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "targeted", "outlook", "on track" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should", "could", “would” or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking statements, including statements in respect of the terms of the Offering, the closing of the Offering, the advancement and development of the PGP and the timing related thereto, the completion of the PGP mine, the production of gold and management’s outlook for the remainder of 2024 and beyond. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements, including risks associated with entering into definitive agreements for the transactions described herein; fulfilling the conditions to closing of the transactions described herein, including the receipt of TSX approvals; the business of Ascot; risks related to exploration and potential development of Ascot's projects; business and economic conditions in the mining industry generally; fluctuations in commodity prices and currency exchange rates; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; the need for cooperation of government agencies and indigenous groups in the exploration and development of Ascot’s properties and the issuance of required permits; the need to obtain additional financing to develop properties and uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing; the possibility of delay in exploration or development programs and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time in Ascot's filings with Canadian securities regulators, available on Ascot's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca including the Annual Information Form of the Company dated March 25, 2024 in the section entitled "Risk Factors". Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made with regard to: the estimated costs associated with construction of the Project; the timing of the anticipated start of production at the Project; the ability to maintain throughput and production levels at the PGP mill; the tax rate applicable to the Company; future commodity prices; the grade of mineral resources and mineral reserves; the ability of the Company to convert inferred mineral resources to other categories; the ability of the Company to reduce mining dilution; the ability to reduce capital costs; and exploration plans. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and opinions of management at the date the statements are made. Although Ascot believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since Ascot can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Ascot does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable laws. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. https://preview.redd.it/ids8mfh0i90d1.png?width=150&format=png&auto=webp&s=7f8fbd8e22dcba10df9e1048999e0a9f852aa6a5 https://preview.redd.it/nx7hjai0i90d1.png?width=4000&format=png&auto=webp&s=20c83933c4dcb513bb9aaef1f4e57aef5f738496
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2024.05.13 19:52 DaneCz123 Upcoming albums for the second half of 2024, that we know of.
So we are almost through the first half and I wanted to post on here about what albums are coming in the second half of the year. First, this is the best sub on reddit, barely use this website anymore except for this site. So thank you all for being a cool subreddit. Forgive the formatting, not sure why its off. Let me know if I got any release dates wrong, or missed an artist or group. Which are you most looking forward to?
May 24th, Roads that Go Nowhere: Travis Denning May 31st, The Border: Willie Nelson,
Keeping The Lights On: Kameron Marlowe.
Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going: Shaboozey
June 7th, Unbroke: Sara Evans.
Hummingbird: Carly Pearce.
Out Here In It: Tracey Lawerence
Countin The Miles: Jessie Daniels
Rob Leines new album.
June 21st, Petty Country. Country music tribute to Tom Petty. Dolly Parton and Chris Stapleton's songs from it have been released.
June 28th, Songwriter: Johnny Cash
Silverada, self titled album.
July 12th, Am I Okay: Megan Moroney
July 19th, Damn Near Normal: Koe Wetzel,
July: Red Clay Strays
August 2nd, Leaving This Holler: 49 Winchester
August 16th, Obsessed: Morgan Wade
August 23rd, Whirlwind: Lainey Wilson
Release date to be confirmed/speculation
Cowboys and Dreamers: George Strait
Kane Brown
Post Malone Country Album
Chapter and Verse: Gabby Barrett
Lana Del Ray Country album
HARDY rock album(May not be Country but he’s still a Country artist)
Leather deluxe edition: Cody Johnson
Zach Bryan
Luke Combs
Son of the Mountains: Brad Paisley
Reba Mcentire
Miranda Lambert
Kip Moore
Keith Urban
Midland
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May 24th, Roads that Go Nowhere: Travis Denning May 31st, The Border: Willie Nelson,
Keeping The Lights On: Kameron Marlowe.
Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going: Shaboozey
June 7th, Unbroke: Sara Evans.
Hummingbird: Carly Pearce.
Out Here In It: Tracey Lawerence
Countin The Miles: Jessie Daniels
Rob Leines new album.
June 21st, Petty Country. Country music tribute to Tom Petty. Dolly Parton and Chris Stapleton's songs from it have been released.
June 28th, Songwriter: Johnny Cash
Silverada, self titled album.
July 12th, Am I Okay: Megan Moroney
July 19th, Damn Near Normal: Koe Wetzel,
July: Red Clay Strays
August 2nd, Leaving This Holler: 49 Winchester
August 16th, Obsessed: Morgan Wade
August 23rd, Whirlwind: Lainey Wilson
Release date to be confirmed/speculation
Cowboys and Dreamers: George Strait
Kane Brown
Post Malone Country Album
Chapter and Verse: Gabby Barrett
Lana Del Ray Country album
HARDY rock album(May not be Country but he’s still a Country artist)
Leather deluxe edition: Cody Johnson
Zach Bryan
Luke Combs
Son of the Mountains: Brad Paisley
Reba Mcentire
Miranda Lambert
Kip Moore
Keith Urban
Midland
2024.05.13 16:14 Leather_Focus_6535 The currently 124 offenders executed by the state of Oklahoma since the 1970s (warning, graphic content, please read at your own risk) [part 2, cases 63-124]
This is the second half of my list for Oklahoma's execution roster. As mentioned in the first part, I broke it in half to comply with reddit's character limitations. For the link to part 1, please click here.
The currently executed 124 offenders, cases 63-124:
63. Robert Knighton (~1960s-2003, lethal injection): In 1973, after being released from a 1968 armed robbery conviction, Knighton went on his first major crime spree. He stabbed and strangled several men and women during many robberies and home invasions. The only victim that was killed, 32 year old Coffier Day, was shot dead while Knighton was arguing with him in his home. Coffier's father, 53 year old Claude, was also injured in the shooting. Knighton's first crime spree ended when he kidnapped a married couple and their 6 year old daughter. They escaped when the wife and mother of the family attacked Knighton with a knife to protect her husband and daughter. The family then notified the police of their abduction. Knighton managed to secure a 30 year manslaughter conviction and a 10 year armed robbery conviction with a plea deal, and was released to a halfway house in 1989. There, he began dating a female addict and befriended a teenage boy. The trio embarked on a nationwide robbery spree together. In Missouri, they shot and killed 59 year old Frank Merrifield and his 40 year old stepson Roy Donahue while robbing their home, and stole guns and money from them. In Oklahoma, the trio fatally shot a couple, 64 year old Virginia and 62 year old Richard Denney, while carjacking them. Their rampage ended when a woman in Texas grow suspicious of them circling a neighborhood. Knighton had a long history of theft convictions dating back to his childhood, and joined the Aryan Brotherhood in prison. Behind bars, he frequently attacked black and Native American inmates out of racial hatred for them.
64. Kenneth Charm (1993-2003, lethal injection): Charm and his teenage cousin lured a family friend, 14 year old Brandy Hill, into their car. They raped Hill and tried strangling her with a towel. When that failed, the cousins bludgeoned her to death with a sledgehammer.
65. Lewis Gilbert II (1994-2003, lethal injection): Gilbert and his teenage accomplice committed at least 4 robbery murders in Missouri, Ohio, and Oklahoma, but he was executed for the killing of 37 year old Roxanne Ruddell. They ambushed and kidnapped Ruddell while she was fishing alone. She was robbed of $3 and her truck, tied to a tree, and shot to death. The pair also fatally shot Ruth Loader, a 79 year old Ohioan woman, while abducting her from her residence, and gunned down a Missouri couple, 86 year old William and 76 year old Flossie Brewer, in their home. Gilbert was also sentenced to death for the Brewer murders by the state of Missouri, but was incarcerated in Oklahoma State Penitentiary’s death row.
66. Robert Duckett (~1980s-2003, lethal injection): After breaking out of prison, Duckett was picked up hitchhiking by John Howard, a 53 year old store owner. Howard agreed to let Duckett stay with him until he could find a job. The pair soon had a failing out, and Duckett was evicted by his host. He retaliated by tying Howard up with wire and then beating him to death with a fireplace poker. Duckett made off with his car after he switched the license plates, and took several bank bags from his store. He had a long violent criminal history, which included several incidents of assault and robbery. One of the incidents involved the beating of an 83 year old man. Allegedly, Duckett was previously gang-raped by other inmates, and suffered from PTSD from the incident. His attorneys claimed that Howard’s sexual advances trigged those memories, and he was killed as a result of Duckett lashing out at them. However, the prosecution shot the argument down, citing that the murder happened after Duckett was evicted from the apartment.
67. Bryan Toles (1993-2003, lethal injection): Toles and his two accomplices forced themselves into the home of the Franceschi family, and shot and killed the family patriarch, 39 year old Juan, in a struggle. Juan's son, 15 year old Lonnie, was also murdered "execution style" out of fear that he could identify Toles and his accomplices. The only survivor of the attack was Norma, Juan's wife and Lonnie's mother, who escaped by hiding in her older daughter's bedroom.
68. Jackie Willingham (1994-2003, lethal injection): Willingham was a door to door salesman selling perfume in an office building. One women, 62 year old Jayne Van Wey, he tried to solicit rejected him despite his repeated offers. Angered by her "rude behavior", Willingham attacked Van Wey when they had a chance encounter near the building's restroom. He dragged Van Wey out of a stall after following her inside, slammed her head against the bathroom wall several times, and kicked her head. Reportedly, Van Wey choked to death on her own blood.
69. Harold McElmurry III (1999-2003, lethal injection): While under the influence of meth, McElmurry and his wife Vicki broke into a home that a WW2 veteran, 80 year old Robert Pendley, shared with his wife, 75 year old Rosa. Robert and Rosa were both quickly subdued and physically restrained by the couple. McElmurry clubbed Robert to death with a pipe in front of Rosa, who was forced to watch by Vicki. Vicki then held Rosa down as McElmurry stabbed her several times with scissors. After killing the Pendleys, the McElmurrys fled with $70 in cash, a pair of guns, and the victims' car. A few days after the murders, they were captured by border agents while trying to cross into Mexico.
70. Tyrone Darks (~1990s-2004, lethal injection): Darks rammed his ex wife, 26 year old Sherry Goodlow, off the road as she was driving with their 2 year old son. After Goodlow crashed, Darks pulled their son out of the wreckage, shot her to death, and then drove away with him. Just before she succumbed to her injuries, Goodlow managed to call and notify the police about her son’s abduction. The police confronted and arrested Darks at his home, and they found the boy unharmed in their search. Darks and Goodlow’s former marriage was marred with violence, and he was arrested on numerous occasions for assaulting her. On death row, Darks was involved in a scheme to defraud a foundation for 9/11 survivors.
71. Norman Cleary (~1980s-2004, lethal injection): While burglarizing an upper class home with an accomplice, Cleary shot and killed a housekeeper, 44 year old Wanda Neafus, and took her purse and a cane that her employers purchased from the Smithsonian Institution. Cleary had a long criminal history and was previously convicted of beating an 87 year old woman in her home.
72. David Brown (~1983-2004, lethal injection): For several years, Brown violently harassed his ex wife and her family. In one incident, Brown abducted his ex wife and 11 of her customers from a beauty saloon she owned, and held them hostage until he surrendered to police. He was able to leave custody on bond and went into hiding. A few years after the hostage crisis incident, Brown broke into his ex wife's family home and gunned down her father, 47 year old Eldon McGuire.
73. Hung Thanh Le (1992-2004, lethal injection): Le crept into the apartment of another Vietnamese refugee, 34 year old Hai Nguyen, and found him watching TV on the couch. He struck Nguyen from behind with a weightlifting bar, and continued stabbing him with a meat cleaver when he screamed his wife for help. Nguyen's wife phoned the police, and Le fled with the couple's safety deposit box that contained $36,000 and their wedding ring.
74. Robert Bryan (1993-2004, lethal injection): Bryan shot and killed his estranged aunt, 69 year old Mildred, dumped her body on his parents' property, and forged a $1,800 check to himself under her name.
75. Windel Workman (~1980s(?)-2004, lethal injection): Workman beat his girlfriend's daughter, 2 year old Amanda Holman, to death while babysitting her in their home. His ex wives reported that he had a history of child abuse and often violently spanked their children during their marriages.
76. Jimmie Slaughter (1991-2005, lethal injection): Fearing that she was going to tell his wife of their affair, Slaughter stabbed and shot his ex girlfriend, 29 year old Melody Wuertz, and their daughter, 1 year old Jessica. According to court documents, Slaughter mutilated both of their bodies, and he carved an "R" on Melody's stomach. He tried pinning the murders on a black man, but the investigators and the courts dismissed his allegations.
77. George Miller Jr. (1994-2005, lethal injection): During the robbery of a hotel, Miller attacked the auditor, 25 year old Kent Dodd, with a hedge shear and paint cans, and took $122 from the register. Dodd was severely beaten, had muriatic acid shoved down his throat, and was left to die. Just before he died of his injuries, Dodd gave a description of his attacker to the police that matched Miller. A massive amount of circumstantial evidence, such as wearing shoes that resembled the bloodstained footprints next to Dodd's body, a microscopic drop of blood found on his shoes that was tentatively linked to Dodd, his wife's testimony of his unaccounted absence from their home during the murder, and what appeared to be Dodd writing Miller's alias that he knew him by in his own blood, convicted him. Miller’s friends also reported that he was broke and begging them for money a day before the murder, and his wife mentioned him giving her the same amount of money that was stolen from the robbery a day after it happened.
78. Michael Pennington (1991-2005, lethal injection): Pennington shot and killed a clerk, 20 year old Bradley Grooms, while trying to rob a 7-eleven grocery store. He left empty handed when the register failed to open.
79. Kenneth Turrentine (1994-2005, lethal injection): Under the belief that they were stealing money from him for drugs, Turrentine shot and killed his sister, 48 year old Avon Stevenson, and his girlfriend, 39 year old Anita Richardson, during confrontations in their homes. He also gunned down Anita's two children, 22 year old Tina Pennington and 13 year old Martise.
80. Richard Thornburg Jr. (1996-2006, lethal injection): A month after he was shot by an unknown assailant, Thornburg and his accomplices sought revenge by abducting 5 men that he thought was responsible from a trailer. Three of the hostages, 51 year old James Poteet, 39 year old Tery Sheppard, and 24 year old Kieth Smith, were gunned down on the spot, and Thornberg forced the fourth to shoot the fifth with the threat of killing him if he didn’t comply. They then burned down the trailer with the wounded fifth victim still trapped inside, but he managed to escape with his life. Despite being forced to put all the blame on himself in exchange for being spared, the fourth hostage still went forward to the police.
81. John Boltz (1984-2006, lethal injection): To spite his estranged wife following an argument, Boltz attacked her son, 23 year old Doug Kirby, with a knife. Kirby was stabbed a total of 11 times, and he received several fatal wounds to his chest, stomach, and neck.
82. Eric Patton (1994-2006, lethal injection): Patton forced his way into the home of 56 year old Charlene Kauer after she refused his pleading for money. After dragging her around the house as he searched for valuables, Patton stabbed Kauer several times with many different blades objects at hand such as scissors, barbecue forks, and kitchen knifes. Although he confessed to the murder, Patton blamed it on alleged demonic possession and his cocaine addiction.
83. James Malicoat (1997-2006, lethal injection): Malicoat slammed Tessa Leadford, his 13 month old daughter, against a dresser. After she died from the beating, he tucked her into bed, and waited until his daughter's mother returned from work to take her to the hospital. The doctors found that Leadford had been dead for several hours at the time of her arrival, and discovered several injuries such as broken ribs, bite marks, abdominal bleeding, and facial bruising on her body. By his own account, he had abused Leadford on a daily basis. For her role in enabling her boyfriend's treatment of their daughter, Leadford's mother was convicted of first degree murder and given a life sentence.
84. Corey Hamilton (1992-2007, lethal injection): During the robbery of a restaurant, Hamilton shot and killed 4 employees, 26 year old Sandy Lara, 24 year old Stephen Williams, 19 year old Ted Kindley, and 17 year old Joseph Gooch, and made off with $2,000.
85. Jimmy Bland (~1975-2007, lethal injection): Bland shot his boss, 62 year old Doyle Rains, in the head over an argument regarding a borrowed car and dumped the body in a creek. He was previously convicted of killing a soldier, Raymond Prentice (age unknown), and abducting the man's wife and son at the age of 19. Bland served a 20 out of 60 year sentence, and murdered Rains a year after he was released.
86. Frank Welch (~1987-2008, lethal injection): In 1987, Welch attacked 28 year old Jo Cooper, who was 4 months pregnant with her second child, in her home. She was tied up with leather straps, raped and violated with plastic toys, and strangled to death. Cooper’s body was found laying near her infant son by her husband. Another woman, 32 year old Debra Stevens, was also bound, raped, and strangled to death in her home in a near identical fashion a few months later. Although both murders went unsolved for several years, Welch abducted and raped a woman in 1994, and he received a 45 year sentence for it. His DNA samples was collected and filed after his abduction conviction, and linked to both Cooper and Stevens’ murders in a 1997 test.
87. Terry Short (1995-2008, lethal injection): In an attempt to kill his ex girlfriend, Short blew up her apartment complex with a firebomb. She and her family managed to escape, but the blast killed Ken Yamamoto, a 22 year old Japanese exchange student. Yamamoto had no connections to the targeted ex girlfriend's family beyond him having the misfortune of residing in the same apartment.
88. Jessie Cummings Jr. (1991-2009, lethal injection): Cummings was a polygamist that had married and lived with two wives. Under his orders, Cummings’ wives shot and killed his estranged half sister, 46 year old Judy Mayo, and kidnapped her daughter, 11 year old Melissa. He bound his niece to his bed with handcuffs to be raped, and stabbed her to death.
89. Darwin Brown (1995-2009, lethal injection): While robbing a grocery store with three accomplices (including Billy Alverson and Michael Wilson), Brown tied up the clerk, 30 year old Richard Yost, with handcuffs, and then bludgeoned him death with a metal baseball bat. The killing was caught by security cameras, and the footage was used by the prosecution to secure the convictions of Brown and his accomplices.
90. Donald Gilson (1995-2009, lethal injection): Gilson routinely physically abused his live in girlfriend's 5 children (who were all between the ages of 8 and 12 years old). The youngest, 8 year old Shane Coffman, was beaten to death with a board for defecating on the living room carpet. He and his girlfriend then hid the body by stuffing it in a freezer. The body was kept inside it for 6 months until it was discovered by a sheriff's deputy investigating the family's abuse allegations. Gilson's girlfriend was spared the death penalty with a plea deal, and given a life sentence without the possibility of parole for her part in her son's abuse and murder.
91. Michael DeLozier (1995-2009, lethal injection): While camping with his friends, DeLozier ambushed another pair of campers, 60 year old Orville Bullard and 54 year old Paul Morgan, and shot them to death. They stole Morgan and Bullard's generator, pick up truck, and other camping gear. To cover up their tracks, DeLozier and his friends set their victims' campsite on fire, and severely burned the bodies.
92. Julius Young (1993-2010, lethal injection): For breaking off their relationship, Young beat his ex girlfriend, 20 year old Joyland Morgan and her 6 year old son Kewan, to death with a baseball bat in their apartment.
93. Donald Wackerly II (1996-2010, lethal injection): Wackerly and his wife ambushed and gunned down Pan Sayakhoummane, a 51 year old Laotian immigrant, while he was fishing in the Arkansas River. After he placed Sayakhoummane's body in the man’s own truck, he pushed into a river, and stole his fishing gear. A few months after the murder, Wackerly’s wife turned him in to the police.
94. John Duty (~1970s-2010, lethal injection): Duty was given a life sentence for abducting, raping, and non fatally shooting a female store clerk during a robbery. While incarcerated, he tricked a fellow inmate, 22 year old Curtis Wise Jr. into allowing himself to be tied up as a part of a hostage ruse, and then strangled him to death with shoelaces. At the time of his murder, Wise was serving a conviction for burglary and contributing to the delinquency of minors. Duty's execution caused some controversy for the use of pentobarbital, a drug more commonly utilized by veterinarians to euthanize pets.
95. Billy Alverson (1995-2011, lethal injection): Alverson assisted the above mentioned Darwin Brown and Micheal Wilson in the beating death of Richard Yost while robbing a convenience store.
96. Jeffrey Matthews (1994-2011, lethal injection): Matthews and his accomplice shot and killed his great uncle, 77 year old Otis Short, while robbing the man's home. In the robbery, they stole Short's truck, his .32 calibre pistol, and $500. The pair also slit the throat of Short's wife, but she survived her injuries.
97. Gary Welch (~1993-2011, lethal injection): During a fight over a drug shipment, Welch and his partner stabbed another dealer, 32 year old Robert Hardcastle, to death with broken glass bottles. He was previously convicted of battery with a deadly weapon, and was off on probation at the time of Hardcastle's murder.
98. Timothy Stemple (1996-2012, lethal injection): Stemple conspired with his girlfriend to murder his wife, 30 year old Trisha, for her life insurance policy. With the help of his girlfriend's 16 year old nephew or cousin [sources vary], Stemple beat Trisha with a baseball bat, and rammed her to death with his truck.
99. Michael Selsor (~1975-2012, lethal injection): Selsor and his accomplice went on a crime spree and robbed several convenience stores. During their robberies, the pair shot and killed two clerks, 55 year old Clayton Chandler and 20 year old Ina Morris, and injured two others in shooting and stabbing attacks.
100. Michael Hooper (~1992-2012, lethal injection): Hooper kidnapped his ex girlfriend, 23 year old Cynthia Jarman, and her children, 5 year old Timothy and 3 year old Tonya, from her boyfriend's residence. He shot all three of them dead, and buried the bodies in a rancher's field. According to court documents, Hooper was hyper-violent towards Cynthia in their year long relationship.
101. Garry Allen (1986-2012, lethal injection): Allen shot and killed his fiancee, 24 year old Lawanna Titsworth, during an argument at a day care she worked at. He fought with the responding officers trying to arrest him in an attempt to provoke a "suicide by cop" outcome. Despite the officers' best efforts to avoid harming him, Allen lost his eye from an accidental discharge. Due to claims of him having schizophrenia, Allen's execution was a source of controversy.
102. George Ochoa (~1993-2012, lethal injection): A Southside Locos gang member, Ochoa and another hoodlum shot and killed a couple, 38 year old Francisco Morales and 35 year old Maria Yanez, while burglarizing their home. The murders were witnessed by the couple's 14 year old and 10 year old children and stepchildren, who then phoned the police after the shooters' departure.
103. Steven Thacker (~1980s-2012, lethal injection): Thacker kidnapped 25 year old Laci Hill during a botched robbery of her home, and took her to a remote cabin to be raped. She was then strangled and stabbed to death. He fled to Missouri, fatally stabbed 24 year old Forrest Boyd while carjacking him, and used his car to hide out in Tennessee. After the stolen car broke down, Thacker called a tow truck to pick him up. When the driver, 52 year old Ray Patterson, found that he was using a stolen credit card, Thacker stabbed him to death as well. As a teenager, Thacker committed several acts of auto thefts and burglaries. He also engaged in inappropriate relationships with underaged girls, and was released from a Florida prison after serving time for a bad check conviction months before his murders.
104. James DeRosa (2000-2013, lethal injection): DeRosa and his accomplice tricked a couple, 73 year old Curtis and 70 year old Gloria Plummer, that he worked for on their ranch, into letting them inside their house. After they stabbed the Plummers and slit their throats, DeRosa and his accomplice stole $73 and drove away with their truck.
105. Brian Davis (2001-2013, lethal injection): Davis went searching for his girlfriend and their daughter when he found them missing from their home, and called his girlfriend's mother, 56 year old Josephine Sanford, about their whereabouts. Sanford dropped by the couple's residence after failing to find her daughter and granddaughter. At her arrival, she was raped, beaten, and stabbed to death by Davis. He then left the body in the house, drove off with Sanford’s van, and injured himself in a car accident. As Davis was high while driving, he was arrested for being under the influence. The detaining officers weren’t aware of the murder until Davis’ girlfriend returned to the home later that night, and called 911 after finding her mother’s corpse.
106. Anthony Banks (~1978-2013, lethal injection): In 1978, while robbing a grocery store, Banks shot and killed a clerk, 22 year old David Fremin. A year later, he abducted Sun Travis, a 24 year old South Korean immigrant, from a parking lot. He then sexually assaulted Travis in his car and shot her in the head. Although he was captured and convicted for Fremin's murder, Travis' killing went unsolved until a 1997 DNA test. Banks was originally sentenced to death for Fremin's murder, but it was lifted in favor of a life sentence. He was condemned for a second time after his conviction for Travis' murder.
107. Ronald Lott (~1980s-2013, lethal injection): A sexual predator of elderly women, Lott broke into the homes of 93 year old Zelma Cutler and 83 year old Anna Fowler after cutting off their power. They were tied up with cloth, anally penetrated, beaten, and suffocated to death with pillowcases. The case attracted controversy when another man was erroneously condemned for the murders, and he spent 11 years on death row until a 1997 DNA test linked the murders to Lott. At the time of the discovery, Lott was serving time for two rape convictions.
108. Johnny Black (~1984-2013, lethal injection): Black, two of his brothers, and two other men went looking for a man they feuded with for a fight. While they were crusing on the road, the group encountered a rancher, 54 year old Bill Pogue, and mistook him for their target due to them driving similar vehicles. They forced Poque off the road, pulled him out of his car, and stabbed him a total of 10 times. Pogue's son in law was also dragged out and attacked, but he managed to escape with his life. Black was previously convicted of manslaughter for shooting 49 year old Cecil Martin dead in an argument.
109. Michael Wilson (1995-2014, lethal injection): Wilson was the third participant in the above mentioned beating death of Richard Yost to be executed.
110. Kenneth Hogan (1988-2014, lethal injection): Hogan stabbed 21 year old Lisa Stanley to death while she was babysitting his children. According to autopsy reports, she was stabbed at least 25 times. Stanley had previously accused him of sexual misconduct, and prosecutors believed that she was killed during an argument over the allegations.
111. Clayton Lockett (~1992-2014, lethal injection): Lockett, his cousin, and another accomplice kidnapped 23 year old Bobby Bornt, 18 year old Summer Hair, and Bornt's 9 month son after burglarizing a home. After tying them up with duct tape, they forced their captives to lure a friend, 19 year old Stephanie Neiman, with a phone call. Neiman was also bound and initially survived getting shot multiple times. Out of frustration, Lockett buried her alive, and she succumbed to a combination of suffocation and her injuries. Lockett and his accomplices also gang-raped Hair and beat Bornt, but spared them on the forced condition of their silence. His execution was controversial, as Lockett convulsed for 45 minutes after being injected, and then died from a heart attack. He also had a long criminal history, and was first arrested for burglary as a teenager.
112. Charles Warner (1997-2015, lethal injection): Warner raped his girlfriend's daughter, 11 month old Adriana Waller, and shook her to death. His execution sparked outcry, as the wrong fatal drug was administered by mistake, and Warner complained of "burning pain" as he was being injected. With the botched executions of Lockett and Warner back to back, the state of Oklahoma delayed further executions until 2021.
113. John Grant (~1970s-2021, lethal injection): While serving a 130 year sentence for armed robbery, Grant stabbed a prison cafeteria worker, 58 year old Gay Carter, to death. He had a long criminal history dating back to the ag e of 11, had several previous convictions of theft and armed robbery, and frequently fought with and assaulted other inmates behind bars. Due to reports of "adverse reactions" to the lethal drugs, Grant's execution was scrutinized by a number of national media outlets.
114. Bigler Stouffer II (1985-2021, lethal injection): Stouffer shot and killed his ex girlfriend, 35 year old Linda Reaves, in her boyfriend's home for breaking up with him. Reaves' boyfriend was also seriously injured in the shooting.
115. Donald Grant (2001-2022, lethal injection): During a robbery of a hotel, Grant fatally shot, stabbed, and bludgeoned two employees, 43 year old Felicia Smith and 29 year old Brenda McElyea, and ran off with $1,500. He spent $200 of the stolen on paying for his girlfriend's bail.
116. Gilbert Postelle (~1998-2022, lethal injection): Postelle’s father was badly injured in a motorcycle accident, and they suspected that 57 year old James Anderson, 56 year old Terry Smith, 49 year old Donnie Swindler, and 26 year old Amy Wright were deliberately involved. Out a desire for vengeance, he recruited Postelle, his other son, and another man to kill them. All four victims were fatally gunned down in what was described as a “blitz attack” on their trailer. He was an addict and had several arrests for drug possession and manufacturing dating back to the age of 12.
117. James Coddington (1997-2022, lethal injection): After robbing a grocery store, Coddington went to the home of a friend and co worker, 73 year old Albert Hale, to ask for money. When Hale turned him down, Coddington retaliated by beating him with a claw hammer. Coddington stole $525 and went on to rob 5 more grocery stores. Hale was left alone with his injures for nearly an entire day until he was discovered by his son, and died in the hospital a day later.
118. Benjamin Cole Sr. (2002-2022, lethal injection): Out of anger that her crying interrupted his Nintendo game, Cole beat his daughter from his second wife, 9 month old Brianna, to death. He was previously convicted of abusing his son from a different marriage in California.
119. Richard Fairchild (1996-2023, lethal injection): Fairchild got into a fight with his girlfriend’s 17 year old daughter after making drunken sexual passes at her, and was enraged that she left with a cab driver. He took his anger out on the girl’s younger brother, 3 year old Adam Broomhall, and scalded him with a wall heater. He then repeatedly hit the boy, threw him against a table, and fatally hemorrhaged his head. Bromhall received over 26 blows during the beating.
120. Scott Eizember (2003-2023, lethal injection): Eizember snuck into his ex girlfriend's house to lie in wait for her. However, her roommates, 76 year old A.J. Cantrell and his 70 year old wife Patsy, arrived home earlier then she did. He shot and beat them both to death and then fled the scene.
121. Jemaine Cannon (1995-2023, lethal injection): Cannon was put in prison for assaulting an unidentified woman. He managed to escape and stabbed his girlfriend, 20 year old Sharonda Clark, to death in her apartment.
122. Anthony Sanchez (1996-2023, lethal injection): Sanchez kidnapped 21 year old Jewell Busken from her apartment complex, and then raped and shot her to death. He amassed a following from the anti death penalty movement for claiming that his father was responsible, but such notions were debunked following a 2023 DNA test that concluded Sanchez’s guilt.
123. Phillip Hancock (~1982-2023, lethal injection): In 1982, Hancock shot a drug dealer, 27 year old Charles Warren, dead in a dispute over stolen jewelry and was given a manslaughter conviction for it. He was released after serving a 2 year term. About 17 years later, he shot and killed 58 year old James Lynch III and 37 year old Robert Jett Jr. in a drug house. Despite an eyewitness account describing Lynch and Jett begging for their lives, the case attracted scrutiny when Hancock's attorneys claimed that the shootings were done in self defense.
124. Michael Smith (~2002-2024, lethal injection): A member of the Oak Grove Posse gang, Smith was responsible for two separate fatal shootings on the same day. In one of his murders, he killed Sharath Pulluru, a 24 year old Indian immigrant that worked as a clerk, while robbing a gas station. The other murder occurred when he tried to confront a gang member that he thought was a police informant in his apartment, and gunned down the target’s mother, 40 year old Janet Miller-Moore, when she refused to give away her son’s location. Smith was also given a life sentence for delivering a gun to a shooter that carried out another gang killing.
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The currently executed 124 offenders, cases 63-124:
63. Robert Knighton (~1960s-2003, lethal injection): In 1973, after being released from a 1968 armed robbery conviction, Knighton went on his first major crime spree. He stabbed and strangled several men and women during many robberies and home invasions. The only victim that was killed, 32 year old Coffier Day, was shot dead while Knighton was arguing with him in his home. Coffier's father, 53 year old Claude, was also injured in the shooting. Knighton's first crime spree ended when he kidnapped a married couple and their 6 year old daughter. They escaped when the wife and mother of the family attacked Knighton with a knife to protect her husband and daughter. The family then notified the police of their abduction. Knighton managed to secure a 30 year manslaughter conviction and a 10 year armed robbery conviction with a plea deal, and was released to a halfway house in 1989. There, he began dating a female addict and befriended a teenage boy. The trio embarked on a nationwide robbery spree together. In Missouri, they shot and killed 59 year old Frank Merrifield and his 40 year old stepson Roy Donahue while robbing their home, and stole guns and money from them. In Oklahoma, the trio fatally shot a couple, 64 year old Virginia and 62 year old Richard Denney, while carjacking them. Their rampage ended when a woman in Texas grow suspicious of them circling a neighborhood. Knighton had a long history of theft convictions dating back to his childhood, and joined the Aryan Brotherhood in prison. Behind bars, he frequently attacked black and Native American inmates out of racial hatred for them.
64. Kenneth Charm (1993-2003, lethal injection): Charm and his teenage cousin lured a family friend, 14 year old Brandy Hill, into their car. They raped Hill and tried strangling her with a towel. When that failed, the cousins bludgeoned her to death with a sledgehammer.
65. Lewis Gilbert II (1994-2003, lethal injection): Gilbert and his teenage accomplice committed at least 4 robbery murders in Missouri, Ohio, and Oklahoma, but he was executed for the killing of 37 year old Roxanne Ruddell. They ambushed and kidnapped Ruddell while she was fishing alone. She was robbed of $3 and her truck, tied to a tree, and shot to death. The pair also fatally shot Ruth Loader, a 79 year old Ohioan woman, while abducting her from her residence, and gunned down a Missouri couple, 86 year old William and 76 year old Flossie Brewer, in their home. Gilbert was also sentenced to death for the Brewer murders by the state of Missouri, but was incarcerated in Oklahoma State Penitentiary’s death row.
66. Robert Duckett (~1980s-2003, lethal injection): After breaking out of prison, Duckett was picked up hitchhiking by John Howard, a 53 year old store owner. Howard agreed to let Duckett stay with him until he could find a job. The pair soon had a failing out, and Duckett was evicted by his host. He retaliated by tying Howard up with wire and then beating him to death with a fireplace poker. Duckett made off with his car after he switched the license plates, and took several bank bags from his store. He had a long violent criminal history, which included several incidents of assault and robbery. One of the incidents involved the beating of an 83 year old man. Allegedly, Duckett was previously gang-raped by other inmates, and suffered from PTSD from the incident. His attorneys claimed that Howard’s sexual advances trigged those memories, and he was killed as a result of Duckett lashing out at them. However, the prosecution shot the argument down, citing that the murder happened after Duckett was evicted from the apartment.
67. Bryan Toles (1993-2003, lethal injection): Toles and his two accomplices forced themselves into the home of the Franceschi family, and shot and killed the family patriarch, 39 year old Juan, in a struggle. Juan's son, 15 year old Lonnie, was also murdered "execution style" out of fear that he could identify Toles and his accomplices. The only survivor of the attack was Norma, Juan's wife and Lonnie's mother, who escaped by hiding in her older daughter's bedroom.
68. Jackie Willingham (1994-2003, lethal injection): Willingham was a door to door salesman selling perfume in an office building. One women, 62 year old Jayne Van Wey, he tried to solicit rejected him despite his repeated offers. Angered by her "rude behavior", Willingham attacked Van Wey when they had a chance encounter near the building's restroom. He dragged Van Wey out of a stall after following her inside, slammed her head against the bathroom wall several times, and kicked her head. Reportedly, Van Wey choked to death on her own blood.
69. Harold McElmurry III (1999-2003, lethal injection): While under the influence of meth, McElmurry and his wife Vicki broke into a home that a WW2 veteran, 80 year old Robert Pendley, shared with his wife, 75 year old Rosa. Robert and Rosa were both quickly subdued and physically restrained by the couple. McElmurry clubbed Robert to death with a pipe in front of Rosa, who was forced to watch by Vicki. Vicki then held Rosa down as McElmurry stabbed her several times with scissors. After killing the Pendleys, the McElmurrys fled with $70 in cash, a pair of guns, and the victims' car. A few days after the murders, they were captured by border agents while trying to cross into Mexico.
70. Tyrone Darks (~1990s-2004, lethal injection): Darks rammed his ex wife, 26 year old Sherry Goodlow, off the road as she was driving with their 2 year old son. After Goodlow crashed, Darks pulled their son out of the wreckage, shot her to death, and then drove away with him. Just before she succumbed to her injuries, Goodlow managed to call and notify the police about her son’s abduction. The police confronted and arrested Darks at his home, and they found the boy unharmed in their search. Darks and Goodlow’s former marriage was marred with violence, and he was arrested on numerous occasions for assaulting her. On death row, Darks was involved in a scheme to defraud a foundation for 9/11 survivors.
71. Norman Cleary (~1980s-2004, lethal injection): While burglarizing an upper class home with an accomplice, Cleary shot and killed a housekeeper, 44 year old Wanda Neafus, and took her purse and a cane that her employers purchased from the Smithsonian Institution. Cleary had a long criminal history and was previously convicted of beating an 87 year old woman in her home.
72. David Brown (~1983-2004, lethal injection): For several years, Brown violently harassed his ex wife and her family. In one incident, Brown abducted his ex wife and 11 of her customers from a beauty saloon she owned, and held them hostage until he surrendered to police. He was able to leave custody on bond and went into hiding. A few years after the hostage crisis incident, Brown broke into his ex wife's family home and gunned down her father, 47 year old Eldon McGuire.
73. Hung Thanh Le (1992-2004, lethal injection): Le crept into the apartment of another Vietnamese refugee, 34 year old Hai Nguyen, and found him watching TV on the couch. He struck Nguyen from behind with a weightlifting bar, and continued stabbing him with a meat cleaver when he screamed his wife for help. Nguyen's wife phoned the police, and Le fled with the couple's safety deposit box that contained $36,000 and their wedding ring.
74. Robert Bryan (1993-2004, lethal injection): Bryan shot and killed his estranged aunt, 69 year old Mildred, dumped her body on his parents' property, and forged a $1,800 check to himself under her name.
75. Windel Workman (~1980s(?)-2004, lethal injection): Workman beat his girlfriend's daughter, 2 year old Amanda Holman, to death while babysitting her in their home. His ex wives reported that he had a history of child abuse and often violently spanked their children during their marriages.
76. Jimmie Slaughter (1991-2005, lethal injection): Fearing that she was going to tell his wife of their affair, Slaughter stabbed and shot his ex girlfriend, 29 year old Melody Wuertz, and their daughter, 1 year old Jessica. According to court documents, Slaughter mutilated both of their bodies, and he carved an "R" on Melody's stomach. He tried pinning the murders on a black man, but the investigators and the courts dismissed his allegations.
77. George Miller Jr. (1994-2005, lethal injection): During the robbery of a hotel, Miller attacked the auditor, 25 year old Kent Dodd, with a hedge shear and paint cans, and took $122 from the register. Dodd was severely beaten, had muriatic acid shoved down his throat, and was left to die. Just before he died of his injuries, Dodd gave a description of his attacker to the police that matched Miller. A massive amount of circumstantial evidence, such as wearing shoes that resembled the bloodstained footprints next to Dodd's body, a microscopic drop of blood found on his shoes that was tentatively linked to Dodd, his wife's testimony of his unaccounted absence from their home during the murder, and what appeared to be Dodd writing Miller's alias that he knew him by in his own blood, convicted him. Miller’s friends also reported that he was broke and begging them for money a day before the murder, and his wife mentioned him giving her the same amount of money that was stolen from the robbery a day after it happened.
78. Michael Pennington (1991-2005, lethal injection): Pennington shot and killed a clerk, 20 year old Bradley Grooms, while trying to rob a 7-eleven grocery store. He left empty handed when the register failed to open.
79. Kenneth Turrentine (1994-2005, lethal injection): Under the belief that they were stealing money from him for drugs, Turrentine shot and killed his sister, 48 year old Avon Stevenson, and his girlfriend, 39 year old Anita Richardson, during confrontations in their homes. He also gunned down Anita's two children, 22 year old Tina Pennington and 13 year old Martise.
80. Richard Thornburg Jr. (1996-2006, lethal injection): A month after he was shot by an unknown assailant, Thornburg and his accomplices sought revenge by abducting 5 men that he thought was responsible from a trailer. Three of the hostages, 51 year old James Poteet, 39 year old Tery Sheppard, and 24 year old Kieth Smith, were gunned down on the spot, and Thornberg forced the fourth to shoot the fifth with the threat of killing him if he didn’t comply. They then burned down the trailer with the wounded fifth victim still trapped inside, but he managed to escape with his life. Despite being forced to put all the blame on himself in exchange for being spared, the fourth hostage still went forward to the police.
81. John Boltz (1984-2006, lethal injection): To spite his estranged wife following an argument, Boltz attacked her son, 23 year old Doug Kirby, with a knife. Kirby was stabbed a total of 11 times, and he received several fatal wounds to his chest, stomach, and neck.
82. Eric Patton (1994-2006, lethal injection): Patton forced his way into the home of 56 year old Charlene Kauer after she refused his pleading for money. After dragging her around the house as he searched for valuables, Patton stabbed Kauer several times with many different blades objects at hand such as scissors, barbecue forks, and kitchen knifes. Although he confessed to the murder, Patton blamed it on alleged demonic possession and his cocaine addiction.
83. James Malicoat (1997-2006, lethal injection): Malicoat slammed Tessa Leadford, his 13 month old daughter, against a dresser. After she died from the beating, he tucked her into bed, and waited until his daughter's mother returned from work to take her to the hospital. The doctors found that Leadford had been dead for several hours at the time of her arrival, and discovered several injuries such as broken ribs, bite marks, abdominal bleeding, and facial bruising on her body. By his own account, he had abused Leadford on a daily basis. For her role in enabling her boyfriend's treatment of their daughter, Leadford's mother was convicted of first degree murder and given a life sentence.
84. Corey Hamilton (1992-2007, lethal injection): During the robbery of a restaurant, Hamilton shot and killed 4 employees, 26 year old Sandy Lara, 24 year old Stephen Williams, 19 year old Ted Kindley, and 17 year old Joseph Gooch, and made off with $2,000.
85. Jimmy Bland (~1975-2007, lethal injection): Bland shot his boss, 62 year old Doyle Rains, in the head over an argument regarding a borrowed car and dumped the body in a creek. He was previously convicted of killing a soldier, Raymond Prentice (age unknown), and abducting the man's wife and son at the age of 19. Bland served a 20 out of 60 year sentence, and murdered Rains a year after he was released.
86. Frank Welch (~1987-2008, lethal injection): In 1987, Welch attacked 28 year old Jo Cooper, who was 4 months pregnant with her second child, in her home. She was tied up with leather straps, raped and violated with plastic toys, and strangled to death. Cooper’s body was found laying near her infant son by her husband. Another woman, 32 year old Debra Stevens, was also bound, raped, and strangled to death in her home in a near identical fashion a few months later. Although both murders went unsolved for several years, Welch abducted and raped a woman in 1994, and he received a 45 year sentence for it. His DNA samples was collected and filed after his abduction conviction, and linked to both Cooper and Stevens’ murders in a 1997 test.
87. Terry Short (1995-2008, lethal injection): In an attempt to kill his ex girlfriend, Short blew up her apartment complex with a firebomb. She and her family managed to escape, but the blast killed Ken Yamamoto, a 22 year old Japanese exchange student. Yamamoto had no connections to the targeted ex girlfriend's family beyond him having the misfortune of residing in the same apartment.
88. Jessie Cummings Jr. (1991-2009, lethal injection): Cummings was a polygamist that had married and lived with two wives. Under his orders, Cummings’ wives shot and killed his estranged half sister, 46 year old Judy Mayo, and kidnapped her daughter, 11 year old Melissa. He bound his niece to his bed with handcuffs to be raped, and stabbed her to death.
89. Darwin Brown (1995-2009, lethal injection): While robbing a grocery store with three accomplices (including Billy Alverson and Michael Wilson), Brown tied up the clerk, 30 year old Richard Yost, with handcuffs, and then bludgeoned him death with a metal baseball bat. The killing was caught by security cameras, and the footage was used by the prosecution to secure the convictions of Brown and his accomplices.
90. Donald Gilson (1995-2009, lethal injection): Gilson routinely physically abused his live in girlfriend's 5 children (who were all between the ages of 8 and 12 years old). The youngest, 8 year old Shane Coffman, was beaten to death with a board for defecating on the living room carpet. He and his girlfriend then hid the body by stuffing it in a freezer. The body was kept inside it for 6 months until it was discovered by a sheriff's deputy investigating the family's abuse allegations. Gilson's girlfriend was spared the death penalty with a plea deal, and given a life sentence without the possibility of parole for her part in her son's abuse and murder.
91. Michael DeLozier (1995-2009, lethal injection): While camping with his friends, DeLozier ambushed another pair of campers, 60 year old Orville Bullard and 54 year old Paul Morgan, and shot them to death. They stole Morgan and Bullard's generator, pick up truck, and other camping gear. To cover up their tracks, DeLozier and his friends set their victims' campsite on fire, and severely burned the bodies.
92. Julius Young (1993-2010, lethal injection): For breaking off their relationship, Young beat his ex girlfriend, 20 year old Joyland Morgan and her 6 year old son Kewan, to death with a baseball bat in their apartment.
93. Donald Wackerly II (1996-2010, lethal injection): Wackerly and his wife ambushed and gunned down Pan Sayakhoummane, a 51 year old Laotian immigrant, while he was fishing in the Arkansas River. After he placed Sayakhoummane's body in the man’s own truck, he pushed into a river, and stole his fishing gear. A few months after the murder, Wackerly’s wife turned him in to the police.
94. John Duty (~1970s-2010, lethal injection): Duty was given a life sentence for abducting, raping, and non fatally shooting a female store clerk during a robbery. While incarcerated, he tricked a fellow inmate, 22 year old Curtis Wise Jr. into allowing himself to be tied up as a part of a hostage ruse, and then strangled him to death with shoelaces. At the time of his murder, Wise was serving a conviction for burglary and contributing to the delinquency of minors. Duty's execution caused some controversy for the use of pentobarbital, a drug more commonly utilized by veterinarians to euthanize pets.
95. Billy Alverson (1995-2011, lethal injection): Alverson assisted the above mentioned Darwin Brown and Micheal Wilson in the beating death of Richard Yost while robbing a convenience store.
96. Jeffrey Matthews (1994-2011, lethal injection): Matthews and his accomplice shot and killed his great uncle, 77 year old Otis Short, while robbing the man's home. In the robbery, they stole Short's truck, his .32 calibre pistol, and $500. The pair also slit the throat of Short's wife, but she survived her injuries.
97. Gary Welch (~1993-2011, lethal injection): During a fight over a drug shipment, Welch and his partner stabbed another dealer, 32 year old Robert Hardcastle, to death with broken glass bottles. He was previously convicted of battery with a deadly weapon, and was off on probation at the time of Hardcastle's murder.
98. Timothy Stemple (1996-2012, lethal injection): Stemple conspired with his girlfriend to murder his wife, 30 year old Trisha, for her life insurance policy. With the help of his girlfriend's 16 year old nephew or cousin [sources vary], Stemple beat Trisha with a baseball bat, and rammed her to death with his truck.
99. Michael Selsor (~1975-2012, lethal injection): Selsor and his accomplice went on a crime spree and robbed several convenience stores. During their robberies, the pair shot and killed two clerks, 55 year old Clayton Chandler and 20 year old Ina Morris, and injured two others in shooting and stabbing attacks.
100. Michael Hooper (~1992-2012, lethal injection): Hooper kidnapped his ex girlfriend, 23 year old Cynthia Jarman, and her children, 5 year old Timothy and 3 year old Tonya, from her boyfriend's residence. He shot all three of them dead, and buried the bodies in a rancher's field. According to court documents, Hooper was hyper-violent towards Cynthia in their year long relationship.
101. Garry Allen (1986-2012, lethal injection): Allen shot and killed his fiancee, 24 year old Lawanna Titsworth, during an argument at a day care she worked at. He fought with the responding officers trying to arrest him in an attempt to provoke a "suicide by cop" outcome. Despite the officers' best efforts to avoid harming him, Allen lost his eye from an accidental discharge. Due to claims of him having schizophrenia, Allen's execution was a source of controversy.
102. George Ochoa (~1993-2012, lethal injection): A Southside Locos gang member, Ochoa and another hoodlum shot and killed a couple, 38 year old Francisco Morales and 35 year old Maria Yanez, while burglarizing their home. The murders were witnessed by the couple's 14 year old and 10 year old children and stepchildren, who then phoned the police after the shooters' departure.
103. Steven Thacker (~1980s-2012, lethal injection): Thacker kidnapped 25 year old Laci Hill during a botched robbery of her home, and took her to a remote cabin to be raped. She was then strangled and stabbed to death. He fled to Missouri, fatally stabbed 24 year old Forrest Boyd while carjacking him, and used his car to hide out in Tennessee. After the stolen car broke down, Thacker called a tow truck to pick him up. When the driver, 52 year old Ray Patterson, found that he was using a stolen credit card, Thacker stabbed him to death as well. As a teenager, Thacker committed several acts of auto thefts and burglaries. He also engaged in inappropriate relationships with underaged girls, and was released from a Florida prison after serving time for a bad check conviction months before his murders.
104. James DeRosa (2000-2013, lethal injection): DeRosa and his accomplice tricked a couple, 73 year old Curtis and 70 year old Gloria Plummer, that he worked for on their ranch, into letting them inside their house. After they stabbed the Plummers and slit their throats, DeRosa and his accomplice stole $73 and drove away with their truck.
105. Brian Davis (2001-2013, lethal injection): Davis went searching for his girlfriend and their daughter when he found them missing from their home, and called his girlfriend's mother, 56 year old Josephine Sanford, about their whereabouts. Sanford dropped by the couple's residence after failing to find her daughter and granddaughter. At her arrival, she was raped, beaten, and stabbed to death by Davis. He then left the body in the house, drove off with Sanford’s van, and injured himself in a car accident. As Davis was high while driving, he was arrested for being under the influence. The detaining officers weren’t aware of the murder until Davis’ girlfriend returned to the home later that night, and called 911 after finding her mother’s corpse.
106. Anthony Banks (~1978-2013, lethal injection): In 1978, while robbing a grocery store, Banks shot and killed a clerk, 22 year old David Fremin. A year later, he abducted Sun Travis, a 24 year old South Korean immigrant, from a parking lot. He then sexually assaulted Travis in his car and shot her in the head. Although he was captured and convicted for Fremin's murder, Travis' killing went unsolved until a 1997 DNA test. Banks was originally sentenced to death for Fremin's murder, but it was lifted in favor of a life sentence. He was condemned for a second time after his conviction for Travis' murder.
107. Ronald Lott (~1980s-2013, lethal injection): A sexual predator of elderly women, Lott broke into the homes of 93 year old Zelma Cutler and 83 year old Anna Fowler after cutting off their power. They were tied up with cloth, anally penetrated, beaten, and suffocated to death with pillowcases. The case attracted controversy when another man was erroneously condemned for the murders, and he spent 11 years on death row until a 1997 DNA test linked the murders to Lott. At the time of the discovery, Lott was serving time for two rape convictions.
108. Johnny Black (~1984-2013, lethal injection): Black, two of his brothers, and two other men went looking for a man they feuded with for a fight. While they were crusing on the road, the group encountered a rancher, 54 year old Bill Pogue, and mistook him for their target due to them driving similar vehicles. They forced Poque off the road, pulled him out of his car, and stabbed him a total of 10 times. Pogue's son in law was also dragged out and attacked, but he managed to escape with his life. Black was previously convicted of manslaughter for shooting 49 year old Cecil Martin dead in an argument.
109. Michael Wilson (1995-2014, lethal injection): Wilson was the third participant in the above mentioned beating death of Richard Yost to be executed.
110. Kenneth Hogan (1988-2014, lethal injection): Hogan stabbed 21 year old Lisa Stanley to death while she was babysitting his children. According to autopsy reports, she was stabbed at least 25 times. Stanley had previously accused him of sexual misconduct, and prosecutors believed that she was killed during an argument over the allegations.
111. Clayton Lockett (~1992-2014, lethal injection): Lockett, his cousin, and another accomplice kidnapped 23 year old Bobby Bornt, 18 year old Summer Hair, and Bornt's 9 month son after burglarizing a home. After tying them up with duct tape, they forced their captives to lure a friend, 19 year old Stephanie Neiman, with a phone call. Neiman was also bound and initially survived getting shot multiple times. Out of frustration, Lockett buried her alive, and she succumbed to a combination of suffocation and her injuries. Lockett and his accomplices also gang-raped Hair and beat Bornt, but spared them on the forced condition of their silence. His execution was controversial, as Lockett convulsed for 45 minutes after being injected, and then died from a heart attack. He also had a long criminal history, and was first arrested for burglary as a teenager.
112. Charles Warner (1997-2015, lethal injection): Warner raped his girlfriend's daughter, 11 month old Adriana Waller, and shook her to death. His execution sparked outcry, as the wrong fatal drug was administered by mistake, and Warner complained of "burning pain" as he was being injected. With the botched executions of Lockett and Warner back to back, the state of Oklahoma delayed further executions until 2021.
113. John Grant (~1970s-2021, lethal injection): While serving a 130 year sentence for armed robbery, Grant stabbed a prison cafeteria worker, 58 year old Gay Carter, to death. He had a long criminal history dating back to the ag e of 11, had several previous convictions of theft and armed robbery, and frequently fought with and assaulted other inmates behind bars. Due to reports of "adverse reactions" to the lethal drugs, Grant's execution was scrutinized by a number of national media outlets.
114. Bigler Stouffer II (1985-2021, lethal injection): Stouffer shot and killed his ex girlfriend, 35 year old Linda Reaves, in her boyfriend's home for breaking up with him. Reaves' boyfriend was also seriously injured in the shooting.
115. Donald Grant (2001-2022, lethal injection): During a robbery of a hotel, Grant fatally shot, stabbed, and bludgeoned two employees, 43 year old Felicia Smith and 29 year old Brenda McElyea, and ran off with $1,500. He spent $200 of the stolen on paying for his girlfriend's bail.
116. Gilbert Postelle (~1998-2022, lethal injection): Postelle’s father was badly injured in a motorcycle accident, and they suspected that 57 year old James Anderson, 56 year old Terry Smith, 49 year old Donnie Swindler, and 26 year old Amy Wright were deliberately involved. Out a desire for vengeance, he recruited Postelle, his other son, and another man to kill them. All four victims were fatally gunned down in what was described as a “blitz attack” on their trailer. He was an addict and had several arrests for drug possession and manufacturing dating back to the age of 12.
117. James Coddington (1997-2022, lethal injection): After robbing a grocery store, Coddington went to the home of a friend and co worker, 73 year old Albert Hale, to ask for money. When Hale turned him down, Coddington retaliated by beating him with a claw hammer. Coddington stole $525 and went on to rob 5 more grocery stores. Hale was left alone with his injures for nearly an entire day until he was discovered by his son, and died in the hospital a day later.
118. Benjamin Cole Sr. (2002-2022, lethal injection): Out of anger that her crying interrupted his Nintendo game, Cole beat his daughter from his second wife, 9 month old Brianna, to death. He was previously convicted of abusing his son from a different marriage in California.
119. Richard Fairchild (1996-2023, lethal injection): Fairchild got into a fight with his girlfriend’s 17 year old daughter after making drunken sexual passes at her, and was enraged that she left with a cab driver. He took his anger out on the girl’s younger brother, 3 year old Adam Broomhall, and scalded him with a wall heater. He then repeatedly hit the boy, threw him against a table, and fatally hemorrhaged his head. Bromhall received over 26 blows during the beating.
120. Scott Eizember (2003-2023, lethal injection): Eizember snuck into his ex girlfriend's house to lie in wait for her. However, her roommates, 76 year old A.J. Cantrell and his 70 year old wife Patsy, arrived home earlier then she did. He shot and beat them both to death and then fled the scene.
121. Jemaine Cannon (1995-2023, lethal injection): Cannon was put in prison for assaulting an unidentified woman. He managed to escape and stabbed his girlfriend, 20 year old Sharonda Clark, to death in her apartment.
122. Anthony Sanchez (1996-2023, lethal injection): Sanchez kidnapped 21 year old Jewell Busken from her apartment complex, and then raped and shot her to death. He amassed a following from the anti death penalty movement for claiming that his father was responsible, but such notions were debunked following a 2023 DNA test that concluded Sanchez’s guilt.
123. Phillip Hancock (~1982-2023, lethal injection): In 1982, Hancock shot a drug dealer, 27 year old Charles Warren, dead in a dispute over stolen jewelry and was given a manslaughter conviction for it. He was released after serving a 2 year term. About 17 years later, he shot and killed 58 year old James Lynch III and 37 year old Robert Jett Jr. in a drug house. Despite an eyewitness account describing Lynch and Jett begging for their lives, the case attracted scrutiny when Hancock's attorneys claimed that the shootings were done in self defense.
124. Michael Smith (~2002-2024, lethal injection): A member of the Oak Grove Posse gang, Smith was responsible for two separate fatal shootings on the same day. In one of his murders, he killed Sharath Pulluru, a 24 year old Indian immigrant that worked as a clerk, while robbing a gas station. The other murder occurred when he tried to confront a gang member that he thought was a police informant in his apartment, and gunned down the target’s mother, 40 year old Janet Miller-Moore, when she refused to give away her son’s location. Smith was also given a life sentence for delivering a gun to a shooter that carried out another gang killing.
2024.05.13 14:26 sonofabutch No game today, so let's remember a forgotten Yankee: Horace Clarke
"I played major league baseball for parts of 10 years, and I played in the magnificent city of New York, and as a child in St. Croix that was beyond dreams. Yes, I am a happy man." -- Horace Clarke
The worst stretch of Yankee baseball since the Highlander days, the mid 60s to the mid 70s, is remembered by those who lived through it as the Horace Clarke Era. Unfairly or not, the bespectacled switch-hitting middle infielder from the U.S. Virgin Islands came to symbolize all that was wrong with the Yankees in those sad years.
Horace Meredith Clarke grew up on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He was just the fifth player from the U.S. Virgin Islands to play in the majors, and the first Yankee. His father had grown up playing cricket, and because there were no youth baseball leagues on the island, young Horace played softball. He said he didn't see his first baseball game until around age 13, when he saw some U.S. Navy sailors playing.
The following year Horace was in the Florida State League, and he thrived in the warmer weather, hitting .293/.375/.366 in 571 at-bats. He also stole 34 bases that year. The year after that, he was back up north, playing for Fargo in the Northern League, and hit .307/.389/.369 in 537 at-bats. The following year was Amarillo in the Texas League, where he hit .300/.364/.429.
Then the next three years in the International League, where he hit .281/.345/.352 in 1,494 at-bats while playing shortstop and second base.
But despite Clarke's promise, he was blocked by Bobby Richardson. By the time Clarke had reached Triple-A at age 24 in 1963, the 27-year-old Richardson had already been a four-time All-Star, a two-time Gold Glove winner, and had won three World Series rings... plus the MVP for the 1960 World Series, the only time in baseball history a player for the losing team won the award!
But the Yankees knew Richardson was planning on retiring, so they kept Clarke waiting in the wings. He opened the year with the Toledo Mud Hens, then the Yankees' Triple-A team, and then after a month he finally got the call to the show.
Fifty-nine years ago today, on May 13, 1965, Clarke was sent up to the plate in the 7th inning as a pinch hitter to make his major league debut in a game the Yankees were losing, 4-1, to the Boston Red Sox in Fenway Park.
Clarke, facing Dave Morehead, beat out an infield single. It was a promising beginning. But, as if scripted to be symbolic of his career, Clarke's success was short-lived as the next batter bounced into a fielder's choice. Forced out at second base, Clarke watched the rest of the game from the dugout. The next day he'd get the start and go 0-for-4.
Hitting .250/.298/.269 at the end of June as a utility infielder, Clarke was sent back down to Toledo for two months to get more regular playing time. It helped. When he returned on September 3 -- coincidentally, also against the Red Sox -- he went 3-for-5 with an RBI. Overall that month, Clarke hit .273/.298/.327, and for the season, .262/.298/.299 in 115 plate appearances. But the Yankees, the reigning A.L. champions for the past five seasons, finished a shocking 77-85, all the way in sixth place.
That off-season, Phil Linz -- the harmonica playing utility infielder -- was traded to the Phillies, opening up a roster spot for Clarke. Richardson, though only 31, had told the Yankees he would retire at the end of the 1966 season, and the Yankees wanted him to mentor Clarke as his successor.
Clarke started just seven games over the first half, but a series of injuries forced him into regular service. Over the second half, he played almost every day, hitting .276/.334/.404 in 300 plate appearances. He was mostly used at shortstop, where his defense wasn't great, but in 16 games at second base he looked good enough that the Yankees were confident he could be a regular there. Yankee fans were no doubt a little sad when Richardson officially announced to the press on August 31 that it was his last season, but at least we knew who would be playing second base the following year.
Indeed, second base was the least of the Yankees' problems. New York finished dead last at 70-89 in 1966, the team's worst performance since 1925, as injuries fell Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Elston Howard, and Whitey Ford.
Entering 1967 as the starting second baseman, Clarke hit a solid .272/.321/.316 (94 OPS+) in 633 plate appearances while leading the league in fielding percentage, assists, and range factor as a second baseman. He also stole 21 bases in 25 tries, a second-best .840 SB%. His 3.7 bWAR that year was better than any season Richardson ever had -- his career high was 3.2 bWAR in 1962.
The following year, the Yankees finished 83-79 -- above .500 for the first time in four seasons -- but a whopping 34.5 games out. Clarke had one of the worst years of his career, hitting .230/.258/.254 (60 OPS+) as he played through injuries all year.
He rebounded in 1969 to .285/.339/.467 (101 OPS+), with 33 stolen bases. It was, statistically, the best season of his career (3.9 bWAR). But once again the Yankees were terrible -- 28.5 games out.
In 1970, Clarke again disappointed, hitting .251/.286/.309 (68 OPS+). The Yankees won 93 games that year, but it amounted to naught as the Orioles ran away with the pennant, going 108-54 to win it by 15 games. In fact, it was pretty much over by July, with the Yankees 7 games out at the All-Star break.
It was around this time that Yankee fans began focusing their frustration on Clarke. One New York sportswriter routinely referred to him as "Horrible Horace". Miscast as a leadoff man -- he had a career .308 OBP -- and criticized for "bailing out" on double plays, manager Ralph Houk years later offered a tepid defense of his second baseman:
In fact, Clarke was the only constant in the Yankee infield in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The Yankees during the, ahem, Horace Clarke Era had holes everywhere, with a revolving door at first base, third base, and shortstop. For five years, from 1967 to 1971, Clarke was the Opening Day starter at second base; during that same stretch, there were five different third basemen, five different third basemen, and three different shortstops. Between 1967 and 1973, he started 1,017 games at second base, or 90% of all Yankee games.
But that, explained Yankees PR man Marty Appel, was kind of the problem. "Fans especially didn’t like the second baseman, the beleaguered Horace Clarke, whose major flaw seemed to be longevity. It wasn’t his fault that no one better came along, and he was a better player than the fans gave him credit for. But because he was out there, year after year, he came to stand for this disappointing run by the club."
Yankee fans had been miserable since 1965, but frustration with the team in general -- and Clarke in particular -- reached a boiling point in 1972. It had been seven years since the Yankees had been in the post-season, and 1972 was the first year the Yankees had the playoffs within our grasp since winning the pennant in 1964. (The "closest and latest" the Yankees had been since the 1965 season was 9 games out of 1st place on September 8, 1970.)
On September 12, 1972, the Yankees were a half-game out of 1st place at 74-64, with 17 games left to go in the season. The Red Sox were in 1st at 73-62, the Orioles tied with New York at 74-64, and the Tigers a half-game behind at 73-64. Over the rest of the season, the Yankees went a heartbreaking 5-12, while the Tigers won 13 out of 19 to win the A.L. East.
There was plenty of blame to go around for that collapse, but Yankee fans were particularly irate at Clarke, who hit .225/.267/.296 during those final 17 games.
To his credit, Clarke never complained about the boos from fans or the criticism in the press. As quoted by Dick Young in the New York Daily News in 1972:
In 1973, the 34-year-old Clarke hit .263/.317/.308 (80 OPS+), his defense was no longer among the league leaders, and the Yankees were once again double-digit games behind by Labor Day.
It was finally time to move on. That off season, the Yankees acquired 23-year-old utility infielder Jim Mason from the Texas Rangers and installed him as the starting shortstop for the upcoming 1974 season; Gene Michael, the Yankees' on-again, off-again shortstop since 1968, was moved to second base; and Clarke to the bench. It wasn't exactly an earth-shattering move -- Mason was coming off a season in which he hit .206/.273/.290, and Michael .225/.270/.278. If anything, the two represented a substantial downgrade from Clarke's numbers. (By bWAR the previous season, Clarke was still the best option of the three, 0.6 compared to Mason's -0.7 and Michael's -0.9.)
After hitting .234/.294/.255 in 53 plate appearances as a pinch hitter and spot starter, on May 31, 1974, the Yankees finally ended the Horace Clarke Era by selling his contract to the San Diego Padres along with minor league pitcher Lowell Palmer for $25,000. At the time of the deal, Clarke was still the Yankees' best option at second base as Mason was hitting .214/.287/.307 and Michael a putrid .134/.224/.179!
Six weeks later, the Yankees tried to address their second base problem again by acquiring former All-Star Sandy Alomar from the Angels. Alomar, who fathered major leaguers Sandy Jr. and Roberto, played for the Yankees for the next two and a half seasons, hitting .248/.287/.302... again, worse than Horace's career average of .256/.308/.313.
And yet getting rid of Horace Clarke immediately turned around the Yankees' fortunes. With Horace, the Yankees were 23-27, the worst record in the American League; without him, a second-best 66-46. New York finished 89-73, just two games behind the Baltimore Orioles.
The Yankees finally found a solution to the second base problem on December 11, 1975, trading previously forgotten Yankee Doc Medich to the Pirates for Dock Ellis, Ken Brett, and a 20-year-old prospect named Willie Randolph.
Meanwhile, Clarke went to San Diego and hit .189/.255/.200 in 99 plate appearances. He was released at the end of the season and retired. He was a frequent attendee at Yankee Old Timers' Games, and promoted baseball in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He died at age 81 on August 5, 2020, from complications due to Alzheimer's disease.
The Clarke Side
People tend to think about Clarke -- if they think about him at all -- as either a terrible player, representative of the teams he played on, or a good player who was wasted on bad teams. The truth is somewhere in the middle. As sportswriter Maury Allen said, he was "an average big-leaguer on below-average Yankee teams."
And in fact, Clarke's 16.0 career bWAR as a Yankee is twice as much value as the player he replaced, Bobby Richardson (8.0 bWAR). But Richardson was a fan favorite, while Clarke was scorned. But of course... Richardson won three rings. And Yankee fans love a winner!
Instead, Horace Clarke defines an era of futility.
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The worst stretch of Yankee baseball since the Highlander days, the mid 60s to the mid 70s, is remembered by those who lived through it as the Horace Clarke Era. Unfairly or not, the bespectacled switch-hitting middle infielder from the U.S. Virgin Islands came to symbolize all that was wrong with the Yankees in those sad years.
Horace Meredith Clarke grew up on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He was just the fifth player from the U.S. Virgin Islands to play in the majors, and the first Yankee. His father had grown up playing cricket, and because there were no youth baseball leagues on the island, young Horace played softball. He said he didn't see his first baseball game until around age 13, when he saw some U.S. Navy sailors playing.
“We were poor kids in St. Croix. We played on a field which was right on the ocean and had no fences. We couldn’t afford baseballs. So the coach made the lefthanded batters hit righthanded and the righthanded batters hit lefthanded. This was so they couldn’t hit the ball so far. It saved us from losing the baseballs in the ocean.”Clarke was spotted by a Yankee scout in the Caribbean and assigned to the lowest run of the Yankee farm system -- the Kearney Yankees in Class D ball. Imagine being an 18-year-old kid from St. Croix in the Caribbean, and arriving in Kearney, Nebraska in the spring of 1958. The culture shock must have been overwhelming. Maybe not surprisingly, Clarke hit a disappointing .225/.322/.283 in 187 at-bats. He said the biggest adjustment wasn't the cold weather, but night games played under the lights, something he'd never done before.
The following year Horace was in the Florida State League, and he thrived in the warmer weather, hitting .293/.375/.366 in 571 at-bats. He also stole 34 bases that year. The year after that, he was back up north, playing for Fargo in the Northern League, and hit .307/.389/.369 in 537 at-bats. The following year was Amarillo in the Texas League, where he hit .300/.364/.429.
Then the next three years in the International League, where he hit .281/.345/.352 in 1,494 at-bats while playing shortstop and second base.
But despite Clarke's promise, he was blocked by Bobby Richardson. By the time Clarke had reached Triple-A at age 24 in 1963, the 27-year-old Richardson had already been a four-time All-Star, a two-time Gold Glove winner, and had won three World Series rings... plus the MVP for the 1960 World Series, the only time in baseball history a player for the losing team won the award!
But the Yankees knew Richardson was planning on retiring, so they kept Clarke waiting in the wings. He opened the year with the Toledo Mud Hens, then the Yankees' Triple-A team, and then after a month he finally got the call to the show.
Fifty-nine years ago today, on May 13, 1965, Clarke was sent up to the plate in the 7th inning as a pinch hitter to make his major league debut in a game the Yankees were losing, 4-1, to the Boston Red Sox in Fenway Park.
Clarke, facing Dave Morehead, beat out an infield single. It was a promising beginning. But, as if scripted to be symbolic of his career, Clarke's success was short-lived as the next batter bounced into a fielder's choice. Forced out at second base, Clarke watched the rest of the game from the dugout. The next day he'd get the start and go 0-for-4.
Hitting .250/.298/.269 at the end of June as a utility infielder, Clarke was sent back down to Toledo for two months to get more regular playing time. It helped. When he returned on September 3 -- coincidentally, also against the Red Sox -- he went 3-for-5 with an RBI. Overall that month, Clarke hit .273/.298/.327, and for the season, .262/.298/.299 in 115 plate appearances. But the Yankees, the reigning A.L. champions for the past five seasons, finished a shocking 77-85, all the way in sixth place.
That off-season, Phil Linz -- the harmonica playing utility infielder -- was traded to the Phillies, opening up a roster spot for Clarke. Richardson, though only 31, had told the Yankees he would retire at the end of the 1966 season, and the Yankees wanted him to mentor Clarke as his successor.
Clarke started just seven games over the first half, but a series of injuries forced him into regular service. Over the second half, he played almost every day, hitting .276/.334/.404 in 300 plate appearances. He was mostly used at shortstop, where his defense wasn't great, but in 16 games at second base he looked good enough that the Yankees were confident he could be a regular there. Yankee fans were no doubt a little sad when Richardson officially announced to the press on August 31 that it was his last season, but at least we knew who would be playing second base the following year.
Indeed, second base was the least of the Yankees' problems. New York finished dead last at 70-89 in 1966, the team's worst performance since 1925, as injuries fell Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Elston Howard, and Whitey Ford.
Entering 1967 as the starting second baseman, Clarke hit a solid .272/.321/.316 (94 OPS+) in 633 plate appearances while leading the league in fielding percentage, assists, and range factor as a second baseman. He also stole 21 bases in 25 tries, a second-best .840 SB%. His 3.7 bWAR that year was better than any season Richardson ever had -- his career high was 3.2 bWAR in 1962.
The following year, the Yankees finished 83-79 -- above .500 for the first time in four seasons -- but a whopping 34.5 games out. Clarke had one of the worst years of his career, hitting .230/.258/.254 (60 OPS+) as he played through injuries all year.
He rebounded in 1969 to .285/.339/.467 (101 OPS+), with 33 stolen bases. It was, statistically, the best season of his career (3.9 bWAR). But once again the Yankees were terrible -- 28.5 games out.
In 1970, Clarke again disappointed, hitting .251/.286/.309 (68 OPS+). The Yankees won 93 games that year, but it amounted to naught as the Orioles ran away with the pennant, going 108-54 to win it by 15 games. In fact, it was pretty much over by July, with the Yankees 7 games out at the All-Star break.
It was around this time that Yankee fans began focusing their frustration on Clarke. One New York sportswriter routinely referred to him as "Horrible Horace". Miscast as a leadoff man -- he had a career .308 OBP -- and criticized for "bailing out" on double plays, manager Ralph Houk years later offered a tepid defense of his second baseman:
“I know I got a lot of criticism for playing Horace Clarke as much as I did, but he was a lot better ballplayer than anyone gave him credit for. He did a lot of things good but nothing great, and that was his problem. Besides, I didn’t have anyone else.”The lack of a replacement was certainly an issue. In 1971, there was talk in The Sporting News about a prospect named Fred Frazier being the heir apparent to Clarke at second base. That year, Frazier hit a disappointing .261/.316/.313 in Triple-A; the next year, .216/.302/.281. The year after that, he was in the Orioles organization. He never made it out of the minors.
In fact, Clarke was the only constant in the Yankee infield in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The Yankees during the, ahem, Horace Clarke Era had holes everywhere, with a revolving door at first base, third base, and shortstop. For five years, from 1967 to 1971, Clarke was the Opening Day starter at second base; during that same stretch, there were five different third basemen, five different third basemen, and three different shortstops. Between 1967 and 1973, he started 1,017 games at second base, or 90% of all Yankee games.
But that, explained Yankees PR man Marty Appel, was kind of the problem. "Fans especially didn’t like the second baseman, the beleaguered Horace Clarke, whose major flaw seemed to be longevity. It wasn’t his fault that no one better came along, and he was a better player than the fans gave him credit for. But because he was out there, year after year, he came to stand for this disappointing run by the club."
"I always did my best. I always played as hard as I could. I never was concerned about how the fans reacted to me." -- Horace ClarkeThe following year Clarke hit .250/.321/.318 in 696 plate appearances, but the Yankees again were out of it, finishing 82-80 in 1971.
Yankee fans had been miserable since 1965, but frustration with the team in general -- and Clarke in particular -- reached a boiling point in 1972. It had been seven years since the Yankees had been in the post-season, and 1972 was the first year the Yankees had the playoffs within our grasp since winning the pennant in 1964. (The "closest and latest" the Yankees had been since the 1965 season was 9 games out of 1st place on September 8, 1970.)
On September 12, 1972, the Yankees were a half-game out of 1st place at 74-64, with 17 games left to go in the season. The Red Sox were in 1st at 73-62, the Orioles tied with New York at 74-64, and the Tigers a half-game behind at 73-64. Over the rest of the season, the Yankees went a heartbreaking 5-12, while the Tigers won 13 out of 19 to win the A.L. East.
There was plenty of blame to go around for that collapse, but Yankee fans were particularly irate at Clarke, who hit .225/.267/.296 during those final 17 games.
To his credit, Clarke never complained about the boos from fans or the criticism in the press. As quoted by Dick Young in the New York Daily News in 1972:
"Sure, I would feel bad when I saw in the papers that, 'the Yankees can never win the pennant with that guy at second base.' But why get mad. I figure that's his opinion, and he's entitled to it. I must have been able to do something. Don't tell me a ballplayer can fool a manager for seven years."Years later, Thurman Munson said his adversarial relationship with the media was based on how Horace Clarke was treated.
In 1973, the 34-year-old Clarke hit .263/.317/.308 (80 OPS+), his defense was no longer among the league leaders, and the Yankees were once again double-digit games behind by Labor Day.
It was finally time to move on. That off season, the Yankees acquired 23-year-old utility infielder Jim Mason from the Texas Rangers and installed him as the starting shortstop for the upcoming 1974 season; Gene Michael, the Yankees' on-again, off-again shortstop since 1968, was moved to second base; and Clarke to the bench. It wasn't exactly an earth-shattering move -- Mason was coming off a season in which he hit .206/.273/.290, and Michael .225/.270/.278. If anything, the two represented a substantial downgrade from Clarke's numbers. (By bWAR the previous season, Clarke was still the best option of the three, 0.6 compared to Mason's -0.7 and Michael's -0.9.)
After hitting .234/.294/.255 in 53 plate appearances as a pinch hitter and spot starter, on May 31, 1974, the Yankees finally ended the Horace Clarke Era by selling his contract to the San Diego Padres along with minor league pitcher Lowell Palmer for $25,000. At the time of the deal, Clarke was still the Yankees' best option at second base as Mason was hitting .214/.287/.307 and Michael a putrid .134/.224/.179!
Six weeks later, the Yankees tried to address their second base problem again by acquiring former All-Star Sandy Alomar from the Angels. Alomar, who fathered major leaguers Sandy Jr. and Roberto, played for the Yankees for the next two and a half seasons, hitting .248/.287/.302... again, worse than Horace's career average of .256/.308/.313.
And yet getting rid of Horace Clarke immediately turned around the Yankees' fortunes. With Horace, the Yankees were 23-27, the worst record in the American League; without him, a second-best 66-46. New York finished 89-73, just two games behind the Baltimore Orioles.
The Yankees finally found a solution to the second base problem on December 11, 1975, trading previously forgotten Yankee Doc Medich to the Pirates for Dock Ellis, Ken Brett, and a 20-year-old prospect named Willie Randolph.
Meanwhile, Clarke went to San Diego and hit .189/.255/.200 in 99 plate appearances. He was released at the end of the season and retired. He was a frequent attendee at Yankee Old Timers' Games, and promoted baseball in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He died at age 81 on August 5, 2020, from complications due to Alzheimer's disease.
The Clarke Side
- Horace's nickname was "Hoss". Yankee play-by-play man Bill White loved to draw out the "s" sound.
- Clarke had a reputation of being timid on double plays -- the team's pitchers thought he was apt to hold onto the ball and hop aside rather than try to get off a throw if it meant getting barreled over by the runner. (And in those days, runners came in hard -- just ask Willie Randolph!) Yankee pitchers complained to the press about it, and fans started watching for such plays. Any time the 175-pound Clarke didn't complete a double play, the boo birds came out. To be fair, despite his reputation as being afraid of contact, Clarke led the league in double plays turned as a second baseman in 1969 and again in 1971, and finished in the top five every year he was a regular.
- Clarke was the last Yankee to live within walking distance of Yankee Stadium, at the Grand Concourse Hotel. His commute to work was a three-block walk... which could be a problem sometimes. Sportswriter Dick Young reported Clarke had an awkward moment when a fan, "this kid, maybe 11 or 12," walked up and asked: "Hey Hoss, how come you can't make the double play?" Clarke replied: "Well, we can't all be stars. I guess I'm just a lousy ballplayer."
- Clarke had an unusual batting stance, a throwback to the Deadball Era. He stood with his legs far apart and he choked up high on the bat. Not surprisingly, he had just 27 home runs in 5,243 career plate appearances... but apparently all of them were of the over-the-fence variety.
- The first of those 27 home runs was a grand slam! It was off Floyd Weaver of the Cleveland Indians on September 21, 1965. The two-out grand slam in the 4th inning helped power the Yankees to a 9-4 win.
- And Clarke's second career home run? Another grand slam! It came on July 16, 1966. Clarke came up with the bases loaded and one out in the top of the 10th of a 5-5 game. Clarke crushed Jack Aker's offering to deep right to clear the bases and give the Yankees a 9-5 lead; Pedro Ramos pitched a perfect 9th to preserve the victory. Whitey Ford, who had entered the game in the 9th inning in relief, got the win. Clarke's first and second home runs were the only grand slams of his career!
- Aker was later Clarke's teammate with the Yankees from 1969 to 1972, and the sinkerballing reliever was one of the pitchers who criticized Horace about bailing out on double plays.
- Long before John Olerud made it cool, Horace sometimes wore a batting helmet while playing the field. He never explained why; some speculated it was because he'd once been hit in the head by a thrown ball.
- Clarke said he grew up listening to Yankee games on the radio, and Phil Rizzuto -- a similarly undersized infielder -- was his favorite player. Horace was 11 years old when the Scooter won the A.L. MVP in 1950.
- Mickey Mantle, his knees shot, moved to first base for the final two years of his career. Clarke, the regular second baseman both of those seasons, said that Mantle told him to get every ball he could. Horace led the league in range factor as a second baseman both of those seasons.
- The Sporting News reported on March 14, 1970, that Clarke had a "novel twist" during salary negotiations for the upcoming 1970 season. He told the Yankees he'd take less money in salary if they helped him secure a $1 million loan for a construction project in the Virgin Islands. Sportswriter Dick Young speculated: "It's a very simple gimmick. First you get the Yankees to lend you $1 million for an investment. You bank it at seven percent. That brings in $70,000 a year. Then you negotiate your contract with the independent feeling that you don't have to play baseball for a living." Clarke and the Yankees eventually agreed on a more conventional contract at $32,000 -- and no loan.
- Check out Horace Clarke's leadoff single on Opening Day in 1970, called by Phil Rizzuto! #23 playing first base for the Yankees is not Don Mattingly, but previously forgotten Yankee John Ellis.
- Clarke set the major league career record -- since tied by Joe Mauer -- of most no-hitters broken up in the 9th inning. Both players did it three times in their career... but Clarke did it three times in the same season! He had 9th inning singles to break up no-no's by Kansas City's Jim Rooker on June 4, 1970, Boston's Sonny Siebert on June 19, 1970, and Detroit's Joe Niekro on July 2, 1970. No other hitter has broken up more than two no-hitters in the 9th inning in his career, according to the book Baseball's No-Hit Wonders by Dirk Lammers, but Clarke amazingly did it three times in 24 games spread over 28 days. Mauer's 9th inning heartbreakers came over a six-year stretch.
- Clarke went 5-for-6 with an RBI in the second game of a doubleheader on April 19, 1970 -- and had 11 other games where he had four hits. In terms of fantasy scoring, his best day was either May 21, 1969, when he went 4-for-6 with three runs scored and three stolen bases, or July 22, 1971, when he was 4-for-5 with three runs scored and three RBIs.
- Clarke was involved in one of the most surreal moments of baseball history on the final day of the 1971 season. The Yankees were playing the Washington Senators -- not the original Senators, who had moved to Minnesota to become the Twins in 1961, but the expansion team founded that same year to replace them. Rangers owner Bob Short, who had bought the team three years earlier, announced he was moving the team to Arlington, Texas, to become the Rangers. (Coincidentally, in 1957, Short had bought the Minneapolis Lakers and, three years later, moved them to Los Angeles.) The final home game of the Senators at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., was on September 30, 1971 against the Yankees. The game was tied, 5-5, but the soon-to-be Rangers scored a pair in the bottom of the 8th to take a 7-5 lead. In the top of the 9th, Felipe Alou and Bobby Murcer grounded out to bring up Horace Clarke. Before he could get to the plate, however, a fan ran onto the field and pulled up first base, prompting hundreds more fans to run onto the field in search of their own souvenirs. Clarke and the Senators ran off the field and the umpires called it a forfeit in favor of the Yankees.
- Horace wore #20 all 10 seasons he was with the Yankees. It was never a particularly popular number before him, as the only player who wore it more than a few seasons was Tiny Bonham (1940-1946). Bucky Dent wore #20 from 1977 to 1982, and previously forgotten Yankee Bobby Meacham from 1983 to 1988. Another previously forgotten Yankee, Mike Stanley, wore it from 1992 to 1995, then Jorge Posada had it until Stanley returned in 1997 and reclaimed it. After Stanley left the Yankees, he asked Posada to take it back, saying that number should belong to a catcher. And now it always will, as it was retired for Posada in 2015.
- His obituary in The New York Times noted that among major leaguers from the Virgin Islands -- "a relatively small roster" -- Clarke still holds the records for games played, hits, runs, RBIs, and stolen bases.
- After he retired, Clarke helped promote youth baseball in the U.S. Virgin Islands. One of the players he mentored was Jerry Browne, who played 10 years in the majors between 1986 and 1995 with the Rangers, Indians, A's, and Marlins. In his SABR biography, Browne credits Clarke with teaching him baseball fundamentals.
- According to the book Where Have All Our Yankees Gone? by Brian Jensen, Clarke played a uniquely Caribbean instrument called "the vibes." "The vibes is like a xylophone, marimba-related type sound. It's a keyboard-type related instrument." Clarke said he played the instrument during his Yankee days, but -- unlike Bernie Williams, who frequently strummed on his guitar in the clubhouse -- only during the off-season. "When I was with the Yankees, ya know, the instrument that I had, the vibes, I was doing it, ya know, but never in the clubhouse, though. Once you are in the clubhouse, it is all work, ya know. That was never so much allowed. I had the instrument all the years that I was a Yankee but I was involved with baseball. That was my full time and I didn't have full time to play music but, ya know, in the off-season I would have a vibe and try to learn a song by hearing from a tape or a record and that's what it was." After retiring, Clarke played the instrument with a local band called Out of Nowhere.
- Of the 15 major leaguers to have been born in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the only other Yankee was Elrod Hendricks, a backup catcher for the Bombers from 1976 to 1977. Jabari Blash, born in St. Thomas, gets an honorable mention for the three months he spent as a Yankee during the 2017-2018 off-season. Blash was acquired from the Padres for Chase Headley on December 12, then traded to the Angels for a PTBNL or cash considerations. I guess we got the cash, because apparently no player was ever named.
- There's a Horace Clarke High School in Jamaica, but it's not named after the Yankee. It's named after the Horace Clarke who was a member of parliament in Jamaica from 1972 to 2002.
- Also not him: Horace Clarke, a teenager shot and seriously wounded by a Blackfeet Indian named Owl Child on August 17, 1869. Clarke's father, Malcolm, was killed in the same attack, which was purportedly revenge for Malcolm Clarke having attacked him two years earlier... which Malcolm claimed he'd done because Owl Child had stolen horses from him... which Owl Child said he'd done in revenge for yet an earlier dispute. The pursuit of Owl Child resulted in a massacre of at least 170 people, mostly elderly men, women, and children. As for Owl Child, he escaped to Canada and was never seen again.
"I remember the first game I played in Yankee Stadium in 1965. There were more than 40,000 people in the stands. I had just come from my country where there are 30,000 people in the entire country. That was some adjustment." -- Horace ClarkeOverall, Horace Clarke hit .257/.309/.315 in 5,144 plate appearances as a Yankee. His numbers aren't quite as bad as they appear, as he played during one of the lowest offense eras since deadball... an 84 OPS+. That ranks him ahead of fondly-remembered Yankees like Shelley Duncan (81 OPS+), Rick Cerone (80 OPS+), Miguel Cairo (80 OPS+), Bucky Dent (72 OPS+), and... Bobby Richardson (77 OPS+). And while many complained about his defense, his defensive metrics -- such as we have for his era -- indicate he was at least an average defender. He led the league in range factor three times, in fielding percentage once, in assists six times, and in double plays twice.
People tend to think about Clarke -- if they think about him at all -- as either a terrible player, representative of the teams he played on, or a good player who was wasted on bad teams. The truth is somewhere in the middle. As sportswriter Maury Allen said, he was "an average big-leaguer on below-average Yankee teams."
And in fact, Clarke's 16.0 career bWAR as a Yankee is twice as much value as the player he replaced, Bobby Richardson (8.0 bWAR). But Richardson was a fan favorite, while Clarke was scorned. But of course... Richardson won three rings. And Yankee fans love a winner!
"New York is New York. You don’t win, you’re going to hear about it. I was in the middle." -- Horace ClarkeHad Clarke come along a few years earlier and been part of the early 1960s dynasty, he might be remembered fondly as a scrappy infielder, a Tony Kubek or a Bucky Dent or a Scott Brosius -- a good but not great player who had some memorable moments.
Instead, Horace Clarke defines an era of futility.
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2024.05.11 21:13 SanderSo47 Directors at the Box Office: Wes Craven
 | https://preview.redd.it/5jhcjegtjuzc1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=71a26f361e87730152e07e12f1bc76322db0b023 submitted by SanderSo47 to boxoffice [link] [comments] Here's a new edition of "Directors at the Box Office", which seeks to explore the directors' trajectory at the box office and analyze their hits and bombs. I already talked about a few, and as I promised, it's Wes Craven's turn. Craven earned a master's degree in philosophy and writing from Johns Hopkins University. He subsequently bought a 16mm film camera and began making short movies. His friend Steve Chapin informed him of a messenger position at a New York City film production co, where his brother, future folk-rock star Harry Chapin worked. He started in the industry as a sound editor, before transitioning as a porn director. He said he made "many hardcore X-rated films" under pseudonyms. And then he transitioned into directing for the big screen. From a box office perspective, how reliable was he to deliver a box office hit? That's the point of this post. To analyze his career. It should be noted that as he started his career in the 1970s, some of the domestic grosses here will be adjusted by inflation. The table with his highest grossing films, however, will be left in its unadjusted form, as the worldwide grosses are more difficult to adjust.The Last House on the Left (1972)"Mari, seventeen, is dying. Even for her, the worst is yet to come."His directorial debut. The film stars Sandra Peabody, Lucy Grantham, David Hess, Fred J. Lincoln, Jeramie Rain, and Marc Sheffler. The plot follows Mari Collingwood, a teenager who is abducted, raped, and tortured by a family of violent fugitives led by Krug Stillo on her seventeenth birthday. When her parents discover what happened to her, they seek vengeance against the family, who have taken shelter at their home. Craven, who had no money at the time, was put on the job of synchronizing dailies for Sean S. Cunningham's Together. They became friends, and Hallmark Releasing gave them $90,000 to make another film. Craven considered a hardcore film, but decided to tone it down a bit. The idea for this film came from Ingmar Bergman's The Virgin Spring, and Craven wanted to make a film in which the violence would be shown in detail onscreen, as he felt that many popular films of the era, such as Westerns, glamorized violence and the "vigilante hero", and gave the public a misleading representation of death in the wake of the Vietnam War. The film attracted negative media attention for its heavy graphic content, and there were calls for some theaters to drop the film. But you know, bad buzz is still buzz and that translated to a pretty good run in theaters, earning up to $3 million in its initial run. Even to this day, the film is polarizing due to its violence and themes. But Craven just made his name well known.
The Hills Have Eyes (1977)"A nice American family. They didn't want to kill. But they didn't want to die."His second film. The film stars Susan Lanier, Michael Berryman and Dee Wallace. The film follows the Carters, a suburban family targeted by a family of cannibal savages after becoming stranded in the Nevada desert. Craven wanted to make a non-horror, but he found that his investors only wanted films with graphic content. At the New York Public Library, Craven checked the library's forensics department, and learned of the legend of Sawney Bean - the alleged head of a 48-person Scottish clan responsible for the murder and cannibalization of more than one thousand people. He drew influences from this, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and The Grapes of Wrath. Craven also had to cut a lot of scenes to avoid getting an X rating. The film once again drew negative attention for its violence. But it made over $25 million at the box office, which was an even bigger success than House. It subsequently earned a cult following.
Deadly Blessing (1981)"Pray you're not blessed."His third film. It stars Ernest Borgnine, Maren Jensen, Susan Buckner, and Sharon Stone, and tells the story of a strange figure committing murder in a contemporary community that is not far from another community that believes in ancient evil and curses. It received negative reviews, but it was another box office success for Craven.
Swamp Thing (1982)"Science transformed him into a monster. Love changed him even more!"His fourth film. Based on the DC Comics character created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, it stars Louis Jourdan and Adrienne Barbeau. It tells the story of scientist Alec Holland who is transformed into the monster known as Swamp Thing through laboratory sabotage orchestrated by the evil Anton Arcane. Later, he helps a woman named Alice Cable and battles the man responsible for it all, the ruthless Arcane. The film made $2.5 million domestically, despite mixed reviews.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)"If Nancy doesn't wake up screaming, she won't wake up at all."His fifth film. It stars Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Johnny Depp, and Robert Englund. The film's plot concerns a group of teenagers who are targeted by Freddy Krueger, an undead child killer who can murder people through their dreams, as retribution against their parents who burned him alive. The film was inspired by several newspaper articles printed in the Los Angeles Times in the 1970s about Hmong refugees, who, after fleeing to the United States because of war and genocide in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, suffered disturbing nightmares and refused to sleep. Some of the men died in their sleep soon after. This, along with the song "Dream Weaver" by Gary Wright, motivated Craven to craft a horror film focused on people dying through their sleep. The film's villain, Freddy Krueger, is drawn from Craven's early life. One night, a young Craven saw an elderly man walking on the sidepath outside the window of his home. The man stopped to glance at a startled Craven and walked off. This served as the inspiration for Krueger. Initially, Fred Krueger was intended to be a child molester, but Craven eventually characterized him as a child murderer to avoid being accused of exploiting a spate of highly publicized child molestation cases that occurred in California around the time of the film's production. He settled on the name Freddy Krueger, which was based on a childhood bully of his. The process of writing the film went smoothly, the real problem was finding a studio. Craven sent it to most studios, and all rejected it. The first studio to show interest was Disney, but Craven declined their offer as they wanted a more toned-down kid-friendly PG-13 flick. When Paramount and Universal also turned it down, Craven decided to go to the independent studio New Line Cinema. The studio only distributed films, but they agreed in financing the film. As they lacked the financial resources for the production, New Line had to turn to external financiers. Despite opening in just 165 theaters, the film earned $1.2 million in its opening weekend, making it clear that it would be an immediate box office success. It eventually closed with $25 million domestically, and $57 million worldwide. It received critical acclaim, and has been referred as one of the best and most influential slashers ever made. Freddy Krueger would soon be hailed as one of the most emblematic figures of horror, and Craven quickly earned a reputation as a horror legend. But most importantly, it was the beginning of New Line Cinema as a studio, which is why it's referred as "the house that Freddy built." The film would later spawn a franchise, although Craven wouldn't direct any of the "sequels." Why the quotation marks? We'll get to that later on.
The Hills Have Eyes Part II (1985)"So you think you're lucky to be alive."His sixth film. The sequel to The Hills Have Eyes, it stars Tamara Stafford, Kevin Spirtas, John Bloom, Michael Berryman, Penny Johnson, Janus Blythe, John Laughlin, Willard E. Pugh, Peter Frechette and Robert Houston. It follows a group of bikers who become stranded in the desert and find themselves fighting off a family of inbred cannibals who live off the land. The film was shot on a very low budget, and it simply ended prematurely because they ran out of funds. There are no box office numbers available, but it received awful reviews. Deadly Friend (1986)"There's no one alive who'll play with the girl next door."His seventh film. Based on the novel Friend by Diana Henstell, it stars Matthew Laborteaux, Kristy Swanson, Michael Sharrett, Anne Twomey, Richard Marcus, and Anne Ramsey. Its plot follows a teenage computer prodigy who implants a robot's processor into the brain of his teenage neighbor after she is pronounced brain dead; the experiment proves successful, but she swiftly begins a killing spree in their neighborhood. Craven wanted to make a PG-rated science fiction film, with a similar tone to Starman, hoping to prove that he could make something that wasn't horror-themed. An unfinished version of the film was screened to a test audience of Craven's fanbase, and it was poorly received for its lack of violence and gore like his previous films. So WB decided to rewrite the film, adding more scenes with tons of gore. This made the final film appear tonally jumbled, and it went from easy PG to struggling to not get an X rating. The film was poorly received for its story and inconsistent tone. It also marked a huge flop at the box office, not even hitting $10 million. Craven lost interest in the film after WB inserted their own version, and he has since disowned the film.
The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)"Don't bury me, I'm not dead!"His eighth film. It stars Bill Pullman, and is loosely based on the life of ethnobotanist Wade Davis, recounting his experiences in Haiti investigating the story of Clairvius Narcisse, who was allegedly poisoned, buried alive, and revived with a herbal brew which produced what was called a zombie. The film received mixed reactions, but it was a much needed box office success for Craven.
Shocker (1989)"No more Mr. Nice Guy."His ninth film. It stars Michael Murphy, Peter Berg, Cami Cooper, and Mitch Pileggi, and follows a serial killer who uses electricity to come back from the dead and carry out his vengeance on the football player who turned him in to the police. Another mixed bag for Craven, but it was still profitable.
The People Under the Stairs (1991)"In every neighborhood, there's one house that adults whisper about and children cross the street to avoid."His tenth film. It stars Brandon Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, and A. J. Langer. The plot follows a young boy and two adult robbers who become trapped in a house belonging to a neighborhood's crooked landlords after breaking in to steal their collection of gold coins as the boy learns a dark secret about them and what also lurks in their house. After a slate of mixed performers, the film received Craven's best reviews since Elm Street. To the surprise of Universal, it was also a box office success.
Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)"This time, the terror doesn't stop at the screen."His 11th film. The installment in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, it stars Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Miko Hughes and John Saxon. The film is not part of the same continuity as previous films, and it portrays Freddy Krueger as a fictional movie villain who invades the real world and haunts the cast and crew involved in the making of the films about him. While Craven co-wrote the franchise's third installment, Dream Warriors, he wasn't that involved with the rest of the franchise. He wanted to make a deliberately more cerebral film than recent entries to the franchise, as he considered them as being cartoonish, and not faithful to his original themes. Specifically, he wanted Freddy to resemble his original vision: far darker and less comical. To reinforce this, the character's make-up and outfit were enhanced, with one of the most prominent differences being that he now wears a long blue/black trenchcoat. In addition, the signature glove was redesigned for a more organic look, with the fingers resembling bones and having muscle textures in between. The film received high praise, and was considered as the best film in the franchise since the original (it was Englund's favorite). But the franchise has been bleeding interest at the box office, and New Nightmare unfortunately had to suffer. It was profitable, but it became the lowest grossing film in the franchise.
Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)"A comic tale of horror and seduction."His 12th film. It stars Eddie Murphy, Angela Bassett, Allen Payne, Kadeem Hardison, John Witherspoon, Zakes Mokae, and Joanna Cassidy. It follows a Caribbean vampire who seduces a Brooklyn police officer who has no idea that she is half-vampire. The film had awful reviews, and despite the presence of a huge star like Eddie Murphy, it disappointed at the box office. Craven really needed a hit.
Scream (1996)"Someone has taken their love of scary movies one step too far."His 13th film. It stars David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan, Skeet Ulrich and Drew Barrymore. Set in the fictional town of Woodsboro, California, Scream's plot follows high school student Sidney Prescott and her friends, who, on the anniversary of her mother's murder, become the targets of a costumed serial killer known as Ghostface. As he was trying to make it in the industry, Kevin Williamson watched a Turning Point documentary about serial killer Danny Rolling which he said left him unsettled. Williamson later noticed an open window, armed himself with a knife, and called his friend for support. The pair began discussing horror characters that had resonated with them such as Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees. This experience prompted Williamson to start developing a concept wherein a girl is haunted by a caller. He started writing a film titled Scary Movie, and even left an outline for possible sequels. The concept was part of an era where there was debate over the influence of cinematic violence on audience, with Williamson coming up with a brilliant line "movies don't create psychos, movies make psychos more creative." It was inspired by many 1980s slashers, even though the genre was on decline by that point. His characters were intentionally designed to be knowledgeable about these horror films and their typical elements, with the intention of creating a unique killer who was not only aware of horror film clichés but also exploited them for his own advantage. While Williamson struggled with his previous films, this script was part of a bidding war with the studios, to the point that Oliver Stone himself wanted to direct it. Miramax (through Dimension Films) bought the script, and Williamson made some rewrites to scale back the violence. Bob Weinstein also wanted to change the name, as he believed the audiences would think the film is a comedy. The studio considered Danny Boyle, Tom McLoughlin, Sam Raimi, Robert Rodriguez, George A. Romero, Quentin Tarantino, and Anthony Waller as prime candidates to direct the film, but they all preferred to view the film as a comedy. Wes Craven was considered, but the studio believed he couldn't direct a satire. Craven also wasn't planning on directing it, as he wanted to focus on more mainstream films to salvage his career. Craven's assistant Julie Plec (who would collaborate with Williamson on The Vampire Diaries) convinced him in helming the project. By signing, Craven decided to get back some of the gore that was missing in the previous drafts. A huge contrast to the horror films of the era was that the film had established actors as the leads, as Craven and Williamson wanted to prove that no character was safe. Drew Barrymore had already starred in a few recognizable names, Neve Campbell was on the hit show Party of Five, Rose McGowan was known for Encino Man and The Doom Generation, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard and Skeet Ulrich were recognizable supporting characters, and Courteney Cox obviously was known for Friends. Vince Vaughn and Natasha Lyonne were the preferred choices for Billy and Tatum, but external problems caused them to drop out. After viewing the dailies raw footage, the Weinsteins criticized the quality of Craven's work as "workmanlike at best", believing it lacked tension and had an inconsistent tone. The Weinsteins also disliked the mask design, and said Barrymore lacked sex appeal because of the pageboy hairstyle she had chosen. While filming the final fight, Campbell's stuntwoman accidentally stabbed Ulrich with an umbrella tip, missing the protective vest he was wearing and hitting the site of an open heart surgery Ulrich had as a child. During post-production, Harvey Weinstein decided to name the film as Scream based on the Michael and Janet Jackson song. In a surprising move, the Weinsteins decided to release the film during the holiday season as counter-programming, offering teenagers an alternative to more traditional holiday fare. The decision was unpopular with the cast and crew, with Williamson expecting the film to fail. The film opened with $6.4 million and finishing in fourth place, leading analysts to consider the film as a bomb. But the film just kept growing. Buoyed by positive word of mouth, the Weinsteins increased marketing and the film managed to increase in its second and third weekends. It closed with $103 million domestically and $173 million worldwide, becoming the highest grossing slasher film ever and Craven's highest grossing film ever. The film received critical acclaim for its characters and writing, and has since been deemed as one of the most influential horror films of all time. It rekindled interest in horror, resurrected Craven's career and launched the careers of Williamson and the cast.
Scream 2 (1997)"Someone has taken their love of sequels one step too far."His 14th film. The sequel to Scream, it stars David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jamie Kennedy, Laurie Metcalf, Jerry O'Connell, Elise Neal, Timothy Olyphant, Jada Pinkett, and Liev Schreiber. The film takes place two years after the first film and again follows the character of Sidney Prescott, along with other survivors of the Woodsboro massacre, at the fictional Windsor College in Ohio where they are targeted by a copycat killer using the guise of Ghostface. As Williamson already had plans for sequels, the idea was for Sidney to attend college while being stalked by a copycat Ghostface killer. As filming began, Williamson's script had four killers: Derek, Hallie, Cotton Weary, and Nancy Loomis. But after Williamson transferred his script to the production, it was leaked onto the Internet in full, revealing the identity of the killers and a large amount of the involved plot. This resulted in the production continuing to film with only a partial script while Williamson conducted extensive rewrites, changing much of the film's finale, the identities of the film's killers and drastically altering the roles of other characters such as Randy Meeks and Joel. With a short deadline, Williamson couldn't fully compromise on the final script, forcing Craven to fill in the gaps himself. So the film was one of the very first cases where the Internet leaked major aspects of a film. As the Weinsteins wanted the film ready for December, it was able to capitalize on the audience's word of mouth to the original. It opened with $32 million in its first weekend, almost five times as big as the original, and the biggest December debut. It didn't hold as great as the original due to the competition, such as Titanic, but it still made $172.3 million worldwide, almost matching the original's gross. It also received very positive reviews, and so a profitable franchise was already underway.
Music of the Heart (1999)"She gave them a gift they could never imagine. They gave the system a fight it would never forget."His 15th film. The film stars Meryl Streep, Aidan Quinn, Angela Bassett, Gloria Estefan, Jane Leeves, Kieran Culkin and Jay O. Sanders. The film is a dramatization of the true story of Roberta Guaspari, who co-founded the Opus 118 Harlem School of Music and fought for music education funding in New York City public schools. After seeing the documentary Small Wonders, Craven was inspired to make a full-length film about Guaspari. Madonna was originally signed to play the role of Guaspari, but left the project before filming began, citing "creative differences" with Craven. When she left, Madonna had already studied for many months to play the violin. Streep learned to play Bach's Concerto for 2 Violins for the film. The project marked a huge departure for Craven; it was his first and only film to be rated PG, and his only one to not be horror or thriller. It received generally positive reviews, but it bombed at the box office. It received 2 Oscar nominations for Best Actress and Best Original Song, the only Craven film to get any noms.
Scream 3 (2000)"The most terrifying scream is always the last."His 16th film. The third installment in the Scream franchise, it stars David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox Arquette, Parker Posey, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Foley, Lance Henriksen, Matt Keeslar, Jenny McCarthy, Emily Mortimer, Deon Richmond, and Patrick Warburton. The film's story takes place one year after the previous film's events and follows Sidney Prescott, who has gone into self-imposed isolation following the events of the previous two films but is drawn to Hollywood after a new Ghostface begins killing the cast of the film within a film Stab 3. The plans for a sequel were already underway since Williamson sold the script, although Williamson still didn't write a script yet. When the Weinsteins approached him to write the film, Williamson was already busy with many projects (including his directorial debut), and was unavailable to perform his duties. He only made a 20-page outline wherein Ghostface would return just as production on a fictional film Stab 3 would be filmed. His plan was to show the killers were part of a Stab fan club (this idea would later be adapted into his show, The Following). With Williamson not available, Ehren Kruger was tasked in writing. Shortly before production began on the film, the Columbine High School massacre took place, and many parties began looking for reasoning behind the shooters' actions and there came an increased scrutiny on the role of the media in society, including video games and film, and the influence it could have on an audience. With production of Scream 3 not yet underway, there were considerations about whether the film should be made at that time, aware of the potential for negative attention but the studio decided to press forward, albeit with changes. The Weinsteins demanded to scale back on the gore and emphasize its satiric humor, as well as moving the setting to Hollywood. At one point in the production, the studio went as far as demanding that the film feature no blood or on-screen violence at all, a drastic departure for the series, but Craven directly intervened. One of the aspects changed was that the killer would be revealed to be Stu Macher, having survived the original film. The Weinsteins changed it after Columbine, as they didn't want to associate violence and murder with a high school setting. The film opened with $34.7 million, a franchise record and the biggest February debut ever. But it had weak legs, although it still made a very profitable $161.8 million worldwide. While the previous films were well-received, this film received negative reviews, who lambasted the film for becoming the very own thing it satirizes.
Cursed (2005)"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."His 17th film. It stars Christina Ricci, Joshua Jackson, Jesse Eisenberg, Judy Greer, Scott Baio, Milo Ventimiglia, Shannon Elizabeth and Mýa, and follows two orphaned siblings attacked by a werewolf loose in Los Angeles. Kevin Williamson started working on a script that followed the exploits of a New York City serial killer who discovers that his lethal tendencies are due to his lycanthrope nature. When one of his projects was scrapped, Craven decided to direct, teaming them up again for another Scream reunion. But it wasn't planned like that. Craven was making a film, Pulse, when Bob Weinstein abruptly pulled the movie from the schedule ten days before shooting and cut through all the slow lanes, wanting Craven to get to Cursed as soon as possible. Craven was reportedly not pleased so Weinstein doubled his pay in order for him to direct the film. The director deemed the script too tonally similar to his film Vampire in Brooklyn, but felt pressured by the studio, leading him to ultimately sign on. The film started filming in January 2003, hoping to get the film released in August. In June, they only had six days left for filming. Suddenly, Dimension Films decided to put the movie on hold because top executives at the company weren't happy with the film's ending or how the special effects were progressing, specifically the look of the film's lead lupine. Rick Baker was preparing the final transformation effects when production stopped and asked Weinstein to let his team finish the work in order for it to be ready for the reshoot, but he refused. Patrick Lussier was brought in for massive rewrites, and the film didn't return to production until November. Baker was fired, and the prosthetic make-up was replaced with CGI. Skeet Ulrich filmed his scene as one of the leads, but chose to drop out following the reshoots as he disliked the new direction. It was also heavily edited to get the R rating down to PG-13. The budget was originally $35 million, yet some reports suggest it ballooned all the way to $100 million, making it one of the most expensive horror films ever. With that budget, it was clear it was not going to be a box office success. It flopped with just $29 million worldwide, and was panned by critics. Craven himself dislikes the final product, and a director's cut was never an option because his original ending was never filmed.
Red Eye (2005)"Fear takes flight."His 18th film. It stars Rachel McAdams, Cillian Murphy, and Brian Cox. The story follows a hotel manager ensnared in an assassination plot by a terrorist while aboard a red-eye flight to Miami. The film received Craven's best reviews in years, and was a box office success, earning almost $100 million. While he is fine with people loving it, Cillian Murphy is not really fond of the film, "I love Rachel McAdams and we had fun making it but I don’t think it's a good movie. It’s a good B movie."
My Soul to Take (2010)"Only one has the power to save their souls."His 19th film. It stars Max Thieriot, Denzel Whitaker, Raul Esparza, and Shareeka Epps. It follows Adam "Bug" Hellerman, who is one of seven teenagers chosen to die following the anniversary of a serial killer's death. This was Craven's first film in almost two decades where he would be directing, producing and writing. But that didn't pan out to a success: it was a critical and commercial dud.
Scream 4 (2011)"New decade. New rules."His 20th and final film. The fourth installment in the Scream franchise, it stars David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, Anthony Anderson, Alison Brie, Adam Brody, Rory Culkin, Marielle Jaffe, Erik Knudsen, Mary McDonnell, Marley Shelton, Nico Tortorella, and Roger L. Jackson. The film takes place on the fifteenth anniversary of the original Woodsboro murders from Scream and involves Sidney Prescott returning to the town after ten years, where Ghostface once again begins killing students from Woodsboro High. In 2010, Williamson and Craven confirmed their plans for a new film. Craven said that endless sequels, the modern spew of remakes, film studios, and directors are the butts of parodies in the film. The main characters have to figure out where the horror genre is in current days to figure out the modern events happening to and around them. This was the first film in the franchise to use CGI, with the knife's blade added in post-production. Even though the franchise was profitable, it seemed like its glory days were long behind it by the time it hit theaters. The film disappointed in its opening weekend with just $18 million, and closed with a weak $97 million worlwide, far less than the previous films. It also received mixed reviews, particularly for its writing and new characters. It was the last film directed by Craven before his death in 2015.
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The VerdictQuite inconsistent, but a very iconic figure in the horror genre. You know you made it big when your creations include Elm Street and Scream. Craven often struggled with difficult productions (you can blame the Weinsteins for that), but he still managed to make competent and scary films, even if some are better than others. Some even see critical re-appraisal as time passes; even Scream 3 and Scream 4 have their fans. We don't know what he would've done with the franchise after the fourth film, but he made it clear he was exhausted by having to film without finished scripts. Rest in Peace to a horror legend.Hope you liked this edition. You can find this and more in the wiki for this section. The next director will be Clint Eastwood. I think I'll have to make two posts, given that he directed 42 films. I asked you to choose who else should be in the run and the comment with the most upvotes would be chosen. Well, we'll later talk about... Ang Lee. A legendary Asian director. This is the schedule for the following four:
And that theme is: controversial directors. I'm talking directors who have attained a polarizing response to their films (like Zack Snyder), or the directors themselves are also controversial figures in real life (like Oliver Stone). Basically, a director that has as many fans as haters. |
2024.05.11 02:56 PhilMathers Sophie V - FInal Days
10,000 Stolen Days
May 10, 2024 marked exactly 10,000 days since Sophie’s life was taken. 10,000 days which had they not been stolen from her in December 1996, must have seemed to be filled with possibility .1996 had been a banner year, she had achieved so much in the previous 6 months, setting up her production company "Les Champs Blancs", and producing three different productions, with more on the way. But it had been exhausting few months with all this work and travel, and although Christmas is a holiday, it is not always a relaxing one.Christmas had often been a difficult time for Sophie. She walked out her first husband Pierre Jean at Christmas 1981, so suddenly, she left her infant son behind and had to steal him back with a ruse involving a relative. She broke up with Bruno Carbonnet over Christmas in 1993. leaving him a puzzling note;
“Je suis partie là où tu n'a jamais été, là où tu n'iras jamais".
“I have left there where you have never been, there where you will never go”. This didn’t make much sense to Bruno. He waited alone for two weeks in the apartment hoping she would return, he a had bought a bicycle for Pierre Louis for Christmas. In January he left to teach in Le Harve and when he returned the locks had been changed and all his stuff was on the landing. Sophie was deliberate about change in her life she didn't just let things happen to her. Her agenda year planners reflect this. She was meticulous in recording meetings, calls, contact details and travel plans. She brought 1995, 1996 & 1997 year planners with her. There are notes and reminders stretching into February 1997. She even tore off the little perforated corners as each week passed. It's a poignant reminder of how abruptly her life was cut off in full flow - the week beginning 23/12/1996 still has its corner intact.
Sophie’s style was austere, almost minimalist. Her cottage was painted white inside and out, with a except for the ground floor, which was black slate with a shiny varnish. The only decorations were a few sprigs of holly placed by the housekeeper to welcome her. A traditional Christmas week filled with loud music, tinsel and overconsumption was the diametric opposite of her character.
Worse there is the prospect having to trade pleasantries with tiresome relatives.
That Christmas Daniel had decided for the first time to have a big family Christmas inviting his extended aristocratic family to his chateau in Ambax in the South of France. For Sophie, who even after six years of marriage barely knew Daniel’s relatives, this was an easy choice and a hard no.
She bought her ticket on the morning of her travel planning to spend nearly a week in Ireland including Christmas Day and return on the 26th. It may be that this was the only return flight she could get at the time. Or it may be, as she told her aunt Madame Opalka “she was going to go to Ireland to spend Christmas there, because the house in Ambax was full of people”. From what Daniel has said, and from what others have said, it may be he tried to persuade her to come to Ambax for Christmas and convinced her. Sometime during the weekend she got an itinerary by fax at the cottage confirming her flight back on the 24th. But even on Sunday afternoon she told friends she had not made up her mind which flight she would take.
It is difficult to say how well their marriage was going at that time because the reports vary. Daniel said it was "harmonius and peaceful" which was far from accurate. There are several biographies of Daniel Toscan du Plantier, and they paint a vivid picture of a man who though incomparably charming, lived his life his own way without much concern for his family. He married four times and in three cases his wives were already pregnant before they got married. When he married Sophie, his eldest son and daughter were not even told about it, they only found out later in the summer when Sophie turned up at events.
Some witnesses including Daniel said was it was the happiest period, others say she was basically “an official wife” and that “their open marriage was an open secret”. The truth was probably somewhere in between. She had visited Ambax in November and collaborated closely on the documentary Europa 101 with Daniel. Whatever their personal arrangement, Daniel was deeply affected by her death, even though he refused to come to Ireland. His daughter Ariane wrote how she spent months taking care of him, feeding him sedatives and sleeping pills. He was clearly overwhelmed, so Sophie must have been more than an "official wife" to him. Was their marriage "open"? They clearly had a high degree of independence from each and had affairs in the past.
Nevertheless, Sophie may have balked at spending Christmas in Ambax. For one thing, it was far away from Paris, where her friends and family lived. For another, Daniel’s family and entourage knew very little about her. Apart from his second son Carlo, who was friends with her son Pierre Louis and some servants, she would have been on her own. Christmas in Paris would have been tolerable, she could escape and visit her parents and friends whenever she wanted, but in Ambax, she would be cooped up with nowhere else to go.
There is a question of whether Daniel was having an affair at the time. According to a Garda memo, French journalist Caroline Mangez said that Daniel was with a female film producer. However the files are full of unsubstantiated rumours and lies. Even if he wasn’t having an affair Sophie may have suspected he was. If Daniel had invited a mistress, or even a former mistress, or a former wife to Ambax, it would be unbearably awkward for Sophie. Daniel had uncountable affairs, and many of his mistresses knew each other, some remained on good terms.
Daniel may have been faithful at that time, perhaps he was telling the truth when he said their marriage was harmonius, but in any case Sophie had other reasons to skip Christmas. She had wanted to come to Dunmanus for months, but work got in the way. The heating had just been fixed and she needed to pay the plumber and her housekeeper. They preferred cash.
And if Daniel was unhappy that she wasn’t going to be there for Christmas, they were going on holiday together in the New Year to Dakar, Senegal. It would be much easier for Sophie to be with Daniel by himself than his whole family. This trip to Ireland would be a breather for her. She didn’t want to be alone, she asked at least 8 different people to accompany her, including 2 former intimate partners, though there is no evidence that she was having an affair or intended to have an affair.
There is a post-it note with a message in Sophie's hand seemingly inviting someone to spend Christmas: "Je vous laisse le choix : venir ou de refuser histoire que vous passiez un bon noel"
"I leave you the choice: come or refuse just so you have a good Christmas"
Whoever that note was written to, it was to someone she addressed as "vous" so not one of her closest friends or family.
Work
If she had another relationship, it is not obvious from her diary and it was unknown to her friends. What her diary does show though is that she had thrown herself into work.Apart from her agenda she kept a working notebook, a red hardback book which is filled with a tantalizing mash of different references to famous works of art, music, and contacts details of artists and philosophers. She had recently completed work on three different films. The first work was a documentary on African Art. The next was Europa 101, a documentary written by Daniel showcasing the wealth of European cinema. This was Daniel’s pet project, he loathed US cinema and the dominance of Hollywood. He once likened his wife’s death to a “bad movie”. His life’s work was a “struggle against cheap portrayals of violence, which is what leads to deaths like this” (Irish Independent 12/07/1998). This project involved gathering interviews and footage from dozens of famous directors and actors, including John Malkovich, Ingmar Berman, Pedro Almodovar, Werner Herzog, Nanni Moretti, Jean Luc Godard and many others. It was broadcast on December 8, 1996.
The third was an art house movie called “He sees folds everywhere”, a concept movie exploring the idea of folds and creases in everyday life, in hanging clothes, paper, wrinkles on skin, folds of a human brain. This was a project of the director Guy Girard, and it was the work to complete this that delayed her trip to Ireland. But she had other projects in train in her notebook. She was researching Greek folk music, Rebetiko. She had a project or projects in mind which were somewhat dark in nature.
She was in contact with George Didi-Huberman who had written a book called “The Invention of Hysteria”. This is a photographic history of how Jean Marie Charcot – one of the giants of 19c French science – locked up thousands of women for the imagined maladies of hysteria, lethargy, catalepsie and experimented on them, deliberately photographing them in contrived and frightening poses. It is a very weird and frightening history.
Her next project seems to have been based around human fluids. Her final notes are filled with references to human flesh, death and the four medieval humours of blood, phlegm, black bile, yellow bile. There are extensive notes to what seems to be a lecture given by linguist Jean Claude Milner on the subject of melancholia. Note that “melancholia” is a synonym for “black bile”, one of the four humours.
She was researching the avant garde Irish/British painter Francis Bacon, who was known for producing uniquely disturbing images. She references “Three Studies for the Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion”. There was a Bacon exhibition in Centre Pompidou in 1996 and Sophie must have attended it. Her notebook contains her jottings from a lecture on Bacon by writer Philippe Sollers which seemed focused on blood.
"Why does painting touch the central nervous system?" "We are carcasses of meat, meat above all" "The canvas bleeds, blood spurts red" "Dostoyevsky had a crisis in front of the 16th century Hans Holbein’s painting “The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb She jotted down a quote from the play Libation Bearers from Aeschylus:
Orestes sees the Furies coming and exclaims "O Lord Apollon look! Now they come in troops, and from their eyes they drip loathsome blood!"
The last entry reads "research the Furies"
Friday
Having failed to convince anyone to join her in Ireland for Christmas, she went alone. She telephoned Josephine on Tuesday 17th, told her she would be arriving alone on Friday. She called her again on Thursday to ask her to make sure the house would be warm.She went to the airport on Friday morning, bought a ticket with the return date on the 26th, carrying with her a rather hefty bag filled with clothes, including some eveningwear. Perhaps she envisaged visiting people at Christmas time. She expected to stay nearly a week. Later, possibly on Sunday she changed her ticket, she called the Aer Lingus ticket desk in Charles de Gaulle airport, Paris and got a return flight for the 24th. She received the itinerary details by fax, as she had a machine in the cottage.
She was not in a good mood when she arrived. She had some words with the woman at the Avis counter who passed her to her colleague. The photos on CCTV show a woman looking tired and drawn, something which was remarked upon by the Avis rep, who estimated she was in her forties, a little older than her 38 years. But nobody looks their best walking off an aircraft. She had also attended the Unifrance Christmas party the night before. This was a lavish party held in “Les Bains Douche”, a unique Paris nightclub combined with a swimming pool. Apart from the late night, the social effort must have been tiring. There was a rumour that Sophie had a row that night at Les Bains, a row with one of Daniel’s mistresses, but I have never heard that confirmed. But other reports say that those who met her there found her "radiant", "in good form", "playful". "She went arm in arm to see friends," one guest at the party told Paris Match, "but she always came back to the table where Daniel was sitting." (Paris Match 09/01/1997) Daniel was quoted years later by Michael Sheridan - “She spent some hours having an intense, passionate conversation with a film-maker” - Alain Terzian, producer of Les Visiteurs, one of the most successful French comedies of the 1990s.
Strangely though, Daniel’s first statement said she left on Wednesday. So perhaps it didn’t register with him that she was at the Unifrance party with him on Thursday 19th, or perhaps he had forgotten the party altogether.
Sophie was captured on Cork Airport CCTV at 14:41 pushing a trolley through the arrivals gate. The scheduled arrival time was 13:20, but because of almost an hour’s delay in departure it didn’t touch down until after 2. It would have taken about 15 minutes to pick up baggage from the carousel.
Cork is a small airport and it is quick to get through the arrival hall to the car hire desks, only a matter of a few meters away.
Sophie hired a silver Ford Fiesta and would have been on the road by 14:50.
The quickest route to West Cork would have been via Bandon and Dunmanway but it is more likely she went via Clonakilty and Skibbereen. She stopped in Ballydehob to buy kindling. She may have stopped in Skibbereen to buy petrol. A pump attendant reported seeing a woman matching her description driving a silver Ford buying petrol. He also noted a tall male companion in the passenger seat. The Gardai discounted this sighting because they accounted for the petrol in the car when it was hired and the mileage thereafter. There were also some discrepancies in the vehicle’s appearance and its description in the statement. Also the Ballydehob sighting is more reliable as the woman got a chance to talk to her. It would seem odd to stop in both Skibbereen and Ballydehob, both petrol stations.
But she seems to have stopped again in Schull because she bought bread and cheese in the Courtyard Deli, and this was most likely on Friday. She talked with the proprietor, Denis Quinlan to ask if there would be live music. At this stage it would have been around 4:30pm and after this she went to the cottage. She called her caretaker Josephine at 5:15, so she must have been at home by then. We don’t know if she went out after that point. She may have stayed in. At 10:15 she called her friend Agnès Thomas and spoke to her for half an hour.
Saturday
Sophie’s whereabouts on Saturday morning are unknown. Perhaps she stayed in, perhaps she went out. Finbarr Hellen was working on his land nearby and saw her car outside the house 12 to 1pm. He didn’t see her and thought it was unusual for her not to come out and say hello. He also remarked her car was parked in an unusual place. He did not elaborate more than this.The next event we know is that she bought some groceries in Brosnans supermarket on the main street in Schull and took £200 out of the ATM.
For the curious, her shopping list is listed below:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Firelighters | 0.85 |
| Independent Newspaper | 0.85 |
| EP Televised "Chopped" & Her | 0.52 |
| Parsley | 0.40 |
| Low Fat Yoghurt | 1.90 |
| Ballygowan Natural Spring Water | 0.85 |
| Napolina Penne | 0.75 |
| Rashers | 1.26 |
| Courgettes | 1.23 |
| Chicory | 1.79 |
| Onions | 0.09 |
| Fox's Classic Biscuits | 0.83 |
| Flat Mushrooms | 0.65 |
| Pepper Coated Salami | 0.85 |
| Cooked Turkey | 1.89 |
| Mushrooms | 0.34 |
| Avonmore Leek & Potato Soup | 0.99 |
| Monini Olive Oil | 3.45 |
| Ballygowan Natural Spring Water | 0.85 |
| Avonmore Carrot & Coriander Soup | 0.99 |
| Ballygowan Natural Spring Water | 0.85 |
| 22.18 |
The till recorded a time of 2:49pm.
Sometime after this or perhaps before Sophie entered Tara Fashions, the clothes shop run by Marie Farrell. What Marie Farrell saw that day and subsequent days has been subject to revision, retraction and details seemed to be added with each telling. But I think the most reliable report is the first and all the subsequent revisions cannot be trusted. Farrell called the Gardai on the 25th but they didn’t get around to taking a statement from her until 27th. Even so we can assume her memory was fresh. Here is her statement, verbatim.,
On Saturday the 21st December 1996 I was working in my shop at Main Street, Schull, Co. Cork. Between 2p.m. and 3p.m. I noticed a weird looking character across the road from my shop. He was approx 5’10” in height, late 30’s, scruffy looking, long black coat, flat black beret, thin build, sallow skin, short hair. He was there for about 10 minutes. On Sunday morning at 7.15a.m. approximately I noticed the same man on the road at Airhill. When I saw him he was walking towards Goleen on the right hand side of the road and I was travelling in the opposite direction. When he saw me he stopped and put up his hand to thumb a lift. I did not see this man before or since. On Saturday the 21.12.1996 at approx 3p.m. there was a woman in my shop. She did not buy anything. I now know that this woman was the deceased woman from Goleen. I recognised her from the photograph on the television.
There is also a record of her questionnaire which may have been taken earlier than this statement.
In reply to question no 8 When/where did you last see him/her alive? She replied "saw her in shop. She bought a "Carrig Donn" aran sweater aran nap coloured, rolled neck late Sat aftemoon. Paid £39.00. Questions No. 9, 10, 11 & 12 were left blank. In reply to question No. 13 "any other help?" Marie Farrell replied "saw a man on Sat afternoon hanging around street. Desc late 30's, 5'10" very short hair wearing black beret. Saw him again Sun morning @ 7.20am walking towards Airhill but thumbed her.
In a later questionnaire, Farrell said the sweater was too big and she didn’t buy it.
What is interesting her is that Farrell does not draw any explicit linkage between the weird character in the long black coat and the woman in the shop. They were just there at approximately the same time. Farrell did say in later statements that the man followed her up Ardnamanagh road, but this was many years later. Her statements that she saw the same man at Kealfadda bridge at 3am on Monday are untrustworthy, but we won't go into this here.
A farmer, Frank Lannin, saw Sophie driving towards Schull from Goleen around 3pm. She saluted him as she passed him in his tractor. The time or the direction of travel must be wrong here.
The final sighting on Saturday she was seen in the Courtyard pub, eating a crab sandwich and left at 3:30pm. Sally Bolger went to feed her horses on Alfie Lyons land at 4:15pm and says she saw Sophie’s car at her house.
Saturday evening is a complete blank. Nobody saw her, she may have called people on the phone but we don’t have precise details. Her husband said she called him twice on Saturday, but we don’t have any confirmation of this.
At some point Sophie changed her ticket home. Her diary has a number listed as “O’Mahony” and the number was the line to the Aer Lingus ticket desk in Charles-de-Gaulle Roissy airport. The new itinerary was faxed to her in her cottage. The reason why she decided to come home early is not known. Her friend Jean Senet said her husband Daniel persuaded her. For his part Daniel said there was no particular plan and he was to pick her up from the airport at Toulouse at 8pm. Another report tells that she came home early to meet her father, so she could help him with his taxes.
Sunday
For Sunday morning we don’t have any reports.She called to Dunlough at in the early afternoon, perhaps around 1pm. Sophie had walked here several times before. It is a spectacular headland featuring a lake and three crumbling castles. It was cold and dry at the time, good weather for a walk, if bracing. It is necessary to pass the farm to walk the headland and when Sophie did so she met Tomi Ungerer. This was the second time they had met. Sophie had called here in April but it seemed Tomi and his wife were having a row at the time and Tomi had not paid much attention. Daniel said that Sophie feigned a puncture as an excused to call to the farm. In June Sophie had sent Tomi a fax about the death of a mutual colleague, Gilbert Estève. She may have been seeking information or just making contact. Sophie made a habit out of making contacts with important artists and thinkers. It was one of the things that a colleague said of her, she knew all the right people. It is possible that Tomi was one of the people Sophie wanted to meet for a while. Tomi invited her in for a drink after she had finished her walk. She returned an hour later and they had a conversation over two glasses of wine.
Tomi was a renowned visual artist, with a keen eye and a professional interest in culture. Born in Alsace he was marked by World War II and had seen the ravages of the Nazis and the backlash from the French afterwards. He worked for as a cultural ambassador to improve Franco German relations.
The statement that Tomi gave is remarkable in the insight it gives to Sophie’s character her interests and state of mind.
“She was saying how great Ireland was for literature and education compared to France, how France had thousands of books published every year but that there was no good Authors there, how Ireland was vibrant as a centre of literature for a small Country. She discussed her family, moreover her children and their education in France. She indicated that the reason she was here in Ireland was she wanted to be alone for Christmas. I considered this strange but I sometimes like to be alone too. We talked about books and culture and how the language here was more meaningful and truthful compared to the superficial nature of the French.”
“She seemed a very genuine person, a fine person, not pretentious or snobby. I thought she was deep and intelligent, so much so that I made notes of some things she said, “In a language there should be no need of the use of cuteness” “The problem of France is her lack of modesty”. I wrote those saying they might be useful for my work in the futre. I wrote the quotes on a card in which we exchanged addresses before she left. On hindsight now I would go as far as saying she was not beaming, that she had something on her mind. It’s hard when you do not know someone well to say. I offered her a third glass of wine but she did not take any. We gave her some eggs to take with her, half dozen for her supper. We have hens.”
The word “genuine” is telling. Tomi was struck by Irish people, how the highest compliment an Irish person can give about another, is to say that person is “genuine”.
Tomi described her appearance:
“She was wearing some type of black leather expensive looking pants, brown suede hiking boots, a white/cream ribbed polo necked sweater and a beige wool blazer and a navy blue wool jacket with belt and a navy wool cap and red suede gloves, wine/red gloves. She was dressed very well. She had her hair tied back.”
As to her demeanor, this seems to have grown with the telling. The documentaries made much of the legend of the lady of the lake, whose appearance is reputed to be a harbinger of death. This lurid tale does not feature in the early Garda statements. Tomi remarked that “she was not beaming”, that she may have had something on her mind. His wife Yvonne turned up while they were chatting.
“While we were chatting, Sophie told me that while she was up at the castles she felt this great anxiety almost fear. This is not an uncommon feeling for people who visit the castles. She wasn’t in a cheerful mood but she wasn’t really glum either. She talked about her plans for the future and we spoke about meeting up in Paris in the Spring. She seemed happy to be here and she wanted to be here. She said she liked it here but her husband didn’t. She said she would be back at Easter. We made vague arrangements to meet over the next three days. I gave Sophie some eggs and she left here at about 5.45 p.m.” Yvonne’s estimate of the time she left must be an error. It is more likely she left at around 3:45.
After leaving Dunlough Sophie went to Crookhaven to Sullivans pub, a legendary stop. Here she spoke with the proprietor Billy O’Sullivan and his son Dermot, both of whom speak good French and knew Sophie from prior visits. They also knew her friend Alexandra Lewy. One time Alexandra had arranged to buy a cast iron church gate for Sophie’s birthday, Sophie was fond of antiques and bric-a-brac. Dermot had carried this gate up to the cottage. Sophie asked about getting logs for her fire. Dermot recommended she go to a filling station. She said there was only kindling at the filling stations.
It is interesting that so much of Sophie’s alleged stops and conversations were about fire, kindling, logs etc. Despite this, the photos from her house show she had a lot of fuel. There is a stack of logs, several bales of peat briquettes, what looks to be a 40kg bag of coal and one, perhaps two baskets full of kindling. She had enough for days of fires, unless she lit both hearths, which would be unlikely considering the second hearth did not draft properly, and she was arranging to have it fixed. The kindling may have been bought from Camiers Garage when Kitty Kingston reported meeting her on Friday.
She told her friend Alexandra before she left that she was going to sleep in the guest room because it was the warmest room, being directly above the oil range. There was also a brass bedwarmer found next to her bed. All these details point to Sophie being acutely aware of the cold.
A witness heard her discussing the old Coastguard houses with the Sullivans. These are a prominent landmark visible from O’Sullivan’s pub across the water. The witness left before Sophie did at 4:30pm so she must have returned to the cottage no earlier than 5pm.
The witness noted she was wearing “black leather pants and brown suede desert boots and a long chunky jumper”. This matches well with Tomi Ungerer’s account.
Note the "desert boots" seen by this witness and the "suede hiking boots" mentioned by Tomi Ungerer are probably not the hiking boots she was wearing when she died. The hiking boots she was wearing were very worn, the laces had snapped and had been tied halfway down the lace holes. It looks to me she shoved them on without untying/tying the laces. Sophie would not have visited Schull wearing old worn-out shoes. A pair of dark brown suede "desert boots" are visible at the bottom of the stairs in the garda photos. These match better with the shoes seen by the witness.
It’s 25 minutes drive from Crookhaven back to the cottage so if Sophie left at 4:30 she would have been back home before 5pm.
We know she most likely went home, because at 5:32pm she called her friend Agnès Thomas to wish her a happy birthday. Agnès was out so Sophie left a message.
The postman called at 6pm and noted the lights were on. Presumably he was doing a Sunday shift to cope with the Christmas rush. He didn’t see Sophie’s car, but as he only went as far as the lower gate, it is quite possible he missed it.
At 7:30pm she called her housekeeper Josephine but she was out. She tried her again at 9:10pm but again she was out. Josephine returned and called her back at 10pm. Sophie told her she would be leaving on the 24th, not the 26th as she originally intended. They arranged to meet the following day at noon.
Sophie’s phone records were not available, as the exchange she was on was a traditional analogue exchange, with no recording facility. Schull was one of the last places in the country to have such an old system. Days later Garda technicians tried to retrieve call details from her cordless phone but its batteries were flat and nothing was found.
At around 10:30pm she called her husband Daniel, who said he couldn’t take her call. He said he was in a meeting with Unifrance associates. As it was nearly midnight in France, this an unusual time to have a work meeting. Daniel called her back “about twelve minutes later”. He said she was sleepy and probably in bed. Given that the cordless phone was found next to her bed, this seems plausible. He also said that she told him about her visit to the Ungerers and had formed a work project with him. He said she told him she returned home at 9:30pm, but he could be wrong about this. The phone calls to her friend and housekeeper strongly suggest she was at home from 5:30pm.
This was the last anyone heard from Sophie until her body was discovered at 10am the following morning.
From this point all we have is are the police photos and the story they tell is ambiguous, there are multiple possible interpretations.
The fire was lit that evening and there was an empty wine glass on the mantlepiece with dregs of wine in it. There was a loaf of bread, a white crusty “basket loaf” which had been sliced and left open. This is odd as there are no crumbs visible on the table and no plate. Would Sophie have gone to bed leaving the bread out? It’s possible. Another possibility is that the bread was sliced in the morning. But if so where is the plate that she used?
Conceivably Sophie may have left these items from another evening, but it is more likely she consumed the wine that evening, possibly with some cheese she had in her pantry, and the bread she had cut. There was a book open on the table, propped open by a jar of honey next to an empty teacup. However as the cordless phone was found by her bedside, it seems likely this was all left from the previous evening.
It seems the most likely Sophie spent her last night reading, went to bed and then took the call from Daniel.
The book propped open was not a Yeat’s anthology. There is a tale repeated by many true crime authors that Sophie was reading a Yeats poem called “A Dream Death”. It contains the lines
I DREAMED that one had died in a strange place Near no accustomed hand,
Ralph Riegel titled his book after this poem. But this is not the poem she was reading, if any. Yes there was a Yeats anthology found on her bed, but not the bed she slept in, it was on the bed in her personal room which she didn’t use that weekend. The anthology is “Quarente-cinq poèmes suivi de La Résurrection”, a collection of later Yeats poems translated by Yves Bonnefoy. It does not contain the poem “A Dream of Death” but it does contain a poem called “Death”, a meditation on how animals die versus men.
Nor dread nor hope attend A dying animal; A man awaits his end Dreading and hoping all;
But the Yeats anthology is not open on the bed, it is closed in the police photos. Unless the Gardai picked it up before photographing the room, then we cannot be sure what poem or poems she read. As regards the book propped open on the kitchen table, it’s prose and it is French. Journalist Lara Marlowe wrote that the book open on the table was a book about lighthouses.
Among the exhibits the Gardai took are three books
- Le Coeur Battant – “The beating heart” – this is the title of a 1960 French movie.
- Le Tenes Vert – Unknown – looks like a transcription error by the Gardai, could be “Les Terres Vertes”
- Le Cine Monde – World Cinema
On the shelf in her box bedroom we can see a book by Virginia Woolf, the title itself is illegible in the photo but Woolf’s distinctive profile photo is visible on the spine. I wonder if the book might be “A Room of one’s Own”. This essay advocated that a woman writer could never accomplish anything unless she had financial independence and her own space to work in. Even if it was some other book by Woolf, this essay would have been known to Sophie. It hints at what the white cottage meant to her. Her tiny box room tucked under the gable and raised single bed was a quasi-monastic cell - a creative space, a room of her own in West Cork.
2024.05.11 00:17 Toasterofwisdom AITAH for not wanting to go on a vacation?
I (13M) have been saving up for a gaming PC. My parents informed me that they were planning a trip to Costa Rica. Now don’t get me wrong I would lave to go but here the catch, I have to pay 1000 dollars to participate. Now how this was originally given to me was “You have the option to go. And because I wanted to save up my money for this gaming PC I wasn’t going to go and I would be content with that. But here’s where it gets annoying. My mom brings me down to the kitchen table and my step dad (Who is a tiny bit entitled.) informed me it was no longer an option. And that I have to go. (I was told this in February and it is now May, we’re going over winter break in December) Now I was okay with this at the time as I was on track to make enough money for my birthday to buy this PC. But now I’ve got a new interest, hunting. And guns and ammo aren’t cheap. My plan is to take my hunters safety, and use my grandpas 22-250 or buy myself a Springfield 03-A3 and go hunting with friends in Western Nebraska. So let me lay it out real quick. When I was informed that I would have to go I had $200 in cash in my room (I don’t like putting stuff in my bank account because then I have no control over it.) to now in may where I have $600 so over 4 months I make $400 dollars (I’m going to do a lot of work now to make enough money to get my PC so I’ll be back to zero in June. Starting from zero taking 4 months to get to 400 by December I only have 600. An 03-A3 costs ~900 dollars. And I don’t want to use my bank account money as I’m saving it. I’m taking out 200 for the PC. So I’ll be at 600 for my bank account. So then they use the whole “Just be flexible.” Crap. Anyways, I know I might come off as a spoiled, but it’s my money I worked for and my parents aren’t entitled to any of it. They aren’t acting entitled about it like they have a right to it, more like, “We don’t want you to miss this experience so we’re disregarding your plans and making you pay us 1000 dollars and you have the option of, going to costa rica or going to costa rica.” And it’s not like it’s a cheap trip, it will be 14K for them but I don’t want to go, it just feels like they’re trying to show me they have power over me and my finances.
TLDR: Parents Force me to go on vacation I have to pay for but I have my own plans.
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TLDR: Parents Force me to go on vacation I have to pay for but I have my own plans.
2024.05.10 21:09 PowerOfGoldenSlammer Are these 25 rock songs really in the public domain? Does that mean you can use the recordings royalty free?
Am I just misunderstanding this list? Are these songs really public domain? They're extremely popular and have been used extensively in film and commercials. I can't find an answer to this anywhere. This kind of research is really tricky.
From https://www.themusicvoid.com/the-25-most-popular-public-domain-rock-songs/
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From https://www.themusicvoid.com/the-25-most-popular-public-domain-rock-songs/
1. The Beatles: “Love Me Do”, the first single by the band, which was released in 1962.
2. Johnny Cash: “Folsom Prison Blues”, the iconic prison-themed song written in 1955.
3. Jimi Hendrix: “Purple Haze”, the psychedelic classic released in 1967.
4. The Beach Boys: “Good Vibrations”, the sunshine-infused single released in 1966.
5. Elvis Presley: “Hound Dog”, the classic rhythm and blues song released in 1956.
6. The Rolling Stones: “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”, the chart-topping single released in 1965.
7. The Who: “My Generation”, the classic anthem released in 1965.
8. The Kinks: “You Really Got Me”, the garage rock classic released in 1964.
9. The Doors: “Light My Fire”, the psychedelic classic released in 1967.
10. Led Zeppelin: “Whole Lotta Love”, the hard rock classic released in 1969.
11. The Byrds: “Turn! Turn! Turn!”, the folk rock single released in 1965.
12. Bob Dylan: “Blowin’ in the Wind”, the classic protest anthem released in 1962.
13. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: “Woodstock”, the classic song released in 1969.
14. The Animals: “House of the Rising Sun”, the classic folk song released in 1964.
15. John Lennon: “Imagine”, the peace anthem released in 1971.
16. Steppenwolf: “Born to Be Wild”, the classic biker anthem released in 1968.
17. Joni Mitchell: “Big Yellow Taxi”, the folk classic released in 1970.
18. The Supremes: “Where Did Our Love Go”, the Motown classic released in 1964.
19. Cream: “Sunshine of Your Love”, the classic blues-rock anthem released in 1967.
20. The Monkees: “I’m a Believer”, the classic pop single released in 1966.
21. The Turtles: “Happy Together”, the classic pop single released in 1967.
22. The Mamas & the Papas: “California Dreamin’”, the classic folk-pop anthem released in 1965.
23. The Temptations: “My Girl”, the classic soul single released in 1964.
24. Janis Joplin: “Piece of My Heart”, the classic blues-rock single released in 1968.
25. Simon & Garfunkel: “The Sound of Silence”, the classic folk single released in 1964.
2024.05.10 14:58 Bright-Expression950 「WCW 」"BOARD PAPERS" May 2001
//- INTRODUCTION //-
January 2001
Eric Bischoff along with Fusient Media purchased World Championship Wrestling from AOL Time Warner. The agreement will allow WCW to continue using Wrestlers under AOL Time Warner Contract for all WCW programming, but as of April 1, 2001 WCW will now longer be given programming on TNT and TBS.
ECW held its last major event Guilty As Charged before filling for bankruptcy Many of the talent signed to ECW have become free agents. Wile WWF will be contacting former ECW talent, WCW and Fusient Media has already reached out to several stars.
February 2001
World Championship Wrestling looks for a new home for television programming as Eric Bischoff is announced as President of WCW and Brian Bedol will assume the role of CEO of the company.
World Championship Wrestling is working through multiple television deals as they prepare for April when they are no longer part of TNT. There has been discussions with USA network, Fox Sports and ABC, but no deal has been solidified yet.
March 2001
WCW signs a television deal, but is not able to announce the partnership until their pogromming on TNT and TBS is over. Eric Bischoff does announce the lunch date for the new WCW. The next pay-per-view entitled ’The Big Bang’ will air live from MWM Grand and Garden Arena on Sunday, 6 May 2001.
April 2001. Once ht contact iwht Time Warner expires, WCW announces that Monday Nitro will be broadcast on the new Channel FX. At a press conference Eric Bischoff and Brian Bedol, announce that WCW headquarters will move from Atlanta to Las Vegas, where weekly Nitro will be broadcast from The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
The reboot of new WCW will be the exited PPV ‘Big Bang’ on May 6.
[MAY]
Week 1, May 2001
________________
[1.5 WCW LIVES ON!] “NITRO DEBUTS ON FX”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] New venue, a week out from pay-per-view spectacular ‘Big Bang’
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,314
Overall Rating 60
Kevin Nash, Booker T, Goldberg beat R Steiner, S Steiner and Jeff Jarrett
Team Canada beat Kronik
Interview with DDP, Sting, Team Canada
Shane Douglas beat Bam Bam Bigelow
Interview with Goldberg and Buff Bagwell
Lex Luger beat Disco Inferno
Diamond Dallas Page beat Reno
Mark Jindrak, EZ Money, Shane Helms, Shannon Moore beat AJ Styles, Air Paris, Yang and Kaz Hayashi
Buff Bagwell beat Johnny The Bull
Konnan & Rey Jr beat Eliz Skipper & Kid Romeo
Segment with Rey Jr, Lex Luger, Kevin Nash, R Steiner, Cash and Vampire
Billy Kidman, Dustin Rhodes beat James Storm & Chris Harris
Vampire beat Ernest Miller
Interview with Ric Flair, Dustin Rhodes, Billy Kidman
[DARK] Chavo Guerrero Jr beat Norman Smiley
◆Show Notes
Scott Steiner and Brian Adams had a fight, Steiner was fined.
Buff Bagwell had an argument with a fan outside the arena, he was fined.
Vampire was caught smoking in the locker room. He was fined.
Mark Jindrak is now heel, Ric Flair is now face. Jason Jett has returned to his EZ Money moniker.
◆Roster Changes:
The Limo Driver was released from his handshake agreement at no cost.
Volador Jr signs a a three year per show contract, no downside
Yoshiro Tajiri signs two year deal ($36,400 total cost 2001 budget ex bonuses)
Great Sasuke agreed a handshake per show deal, no downside.
La Parka signs a two year deal, no guarantee, per show cost.
Christopher Daniels signs a two year per show contract, no downside
Super Crazy signs a two year deal ($180,000 cost to 2001 budget ex bonuses)
Silver King signs a one year deal per show contract, no downside
Ricky Steamboat has agreed a per show contract, no downside
Sabu has signed a one year per show contract, no downside.
Ultimo Dragon has agreed an ongoing handshake per show agreement, no downside.
Roddy Piper has signed a one year per show contract, no downside.
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro’s debut ratings were 1,290,497 on FX.
iN Demand has agreed a one year deal to carry WCW pay-per-views
Azteca 7 will carry WCW pay-per-views and WCW Nitro for the next 12 months in Mexico
J Sports 1 will carry WCW pay-per-views and WCW Nitro for the next 12 months in Mexico
NBCSN will carry WCW pay-per-views and WCW Nitro for the next 12 months in Canada
Sky Sports USA will carry WCW pay-per-views and WCW Nitro for the next 12 months in the UK
M-Pro and WCW agree mutual partnership. M-Pro and WCW will both accept excursions from each other , while both parties are open to talent trades.
IWRG and WCW agree mutual partnership. IWRG and WCW will both accept excursions from each other and look to trade talent when beneficial.
◆NEWS
Rey Misterio Jr will once again wear his mask after approval from the Mexican Commission.
WCW missed out on the signing of Juventud Guerrero who signed with NJPW
[7.5 A NEW!] “WCW Big Bang Live On Pay Per View”
[MGM Grand] Anything can happen at the start of a new begigning
◆”Big Bang” Pay Per View
MGM Grand Garden Arena with 7,063 in attendance
Overall Rating 66
Booker T beats Jeff Jarrett, Scott Steiner and Sabu to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Video of Jarrett, Booker T, Scott Steiner and Sabu
Goldberg beat Buff Bagwell
Sting & DDP beat Lance Storm & Mike Awesome
Kevin Nash beat Rick Steiner
Ric Flair, Dustin Rhodes Bam Bam, Billy Kidman, Hugh Murris v Kanyon, Road Warrior Animal, Shane Douglas, Chavo Gurrero Jr and Mike Sanders
Gene Okerlund interviews Kevin Nash and Rick Steiner
Rey Misterio Jr beat Lex Luger
Vampiro beat Cash
Air Raid v 3 Count v Young Dragons v Mark Jindrak/Ez Money
Shane Douglas, Kanyon,Animal, Chavo Gurrero Jr and Mike Sanders discuss their match tonight
Great Sasuke, Super Crazy, Volador Jr, Yoshiro Tajiri beat Christopher Daniels, La Parka, Eliz Skipper and Kid Romeo
Gene Okerlund interviews Goldberg about Buff Bagwell
Kronik beat Chuck Palumbo and Sean O’Haire to become the new WCW World Tag Team Champions
Gene Okerlund interviews Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes
Shane Helmes beats Jamie Knoble in a WCW Cruiserweight Championship defence
Eric Bischoff announces the formation of a new Championship Committee and is joined by Ricky Steamboat, Roddy Piper, Arn Anderson who bring out the main event Jarrett, Booker T and Steiner and tell them Sabu is now in the match.
[DARK] Norman Smiley v Konnan
◆Show Notes
Bryan Clarke, Road Warrior Animal, Chuck Palumbo was given warnings over their selfish behaviour,
Yoshirio Tajiri was fined on the first night of his new job for punching Brian Adams.
Jamie Knoble was fined for fighting backstage.
Week 2, May 2001
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◆Roster Changes:
Rob Van Dam has signed a four year contract, total cost to 2001 budget $995,000 ex bonus.
Bill Alfonso has signed a one year contract, total cost to 2001 budget $50,400.
Kwee Kwee was released from his contract, total cost to 2001 budget $37,800
The Wall was released from his contract, total cost to 2001 budget $45,000
Shawn Stasiak was released from his contract, total cost to 2001 budget $70,800
◆Business Notes
WCW Big Bang received a 0.11 (89,526 viewers) with 168,639 viewers overall with a buy rate of 0.14 (70,391).
◆Talent Relations
Kevin Nash has seen his salary increase due to the signing of Rob Van Dam, total cost to 2001 budget $910,000
Jeff Jarrett, Rey Mysterio Jr and Normal Smiley have been fined for drug test violations.
[7.5 ROAD TO GREAT AMERICAN BASH!!] “MORE CHANGES…”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Eric Bischoff announces a new Director of Talent Recruitment, who will his first signing be?
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,511
Overall Rating 56
Booker T, Sabu, Rob Van Dam, Vampire & Goldberg beat Kevin Nash, Steiner Brothers,
Angle involving Jeff Jarrett, Shane Douglas who were confronted by Goldberg and Vampire, match set for Great American Bash
The Filthy Animals (Konnan, Billy Kidman, Rey Mysterio Jr) beat Road Warrior Animal, Kanyon and La Parka
Diamond Dallas Page beats Buff Bagwell
Kevin Nash challenged Booker T to a WCW World Heavyweight Title match at Great American Bash, it was accepted. Both men meet in the 5 v 5 Hardcore Tag Match in the Main Event.
Gene Okerlund interviewed Team Canada (Lance Storm, Mike Awesome), DDP and Sting. They’ll meet in singles matches at Great American Bash
Kronik (Bryan Clarke & Brian Adams) beat Ernest Miller & Disco Inferno to retain the WCW Tag Team Championships [1st defence]
Dustin Rhodes accepted Ric Flair’s offer to form a tag team, The Legacy.
Super Crazy beat Great Sasuke, AJ Styles, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Ez Money and Cash
Dustin Rhodes beat Lex Luger, Ric Flair watched the match and celebrated Rhodes win.
Yoshirio Tajiri beat Shannon Moore
Eric Bischoff announced Dusty Rhodes as the new Director of Talent Recruitment, he announced his first signing Rob Van Dam and his manager Bill Alfonso.
[DARK] Volador Jr, Kaz Hayashi, Yang beat Evan Karagias, Elix Skipper and Kid Romeo
◆Show Notes
Bryan Adams, Kevin Nash, Chuck Palumbo, Rob Van Dam, Disco Inferno and Bryan Clarke were all fined for various behaviour indiscretions.
◆[GREAT AMERICAN BASH]:”FOUR MATCHES CONFIRMED!”
Booker T v Kevin Nash - WCW World Heavyweight Championship
DDP v Lance Storm
Sting v MIke Awesome
Jeff Jarrett and Shane Douglas v Goldberg, Vampiro
◆News
Psicosis turned down an offer to sign with WCW and has joined NJPW.
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro achieved a 0.11 TV Rating (83,940 viewers). It had a total of 1,33,784 viewers.
WCW’s drug testing policy has been paused will be reviewed.
◆Roster Changes:
Curt Henning has signed a one year contract, cost to 2001 budget $351,400 ex bonus.
Terry Funk has agreed a one year contract, cost to 2001 budget $128,800
James Mitchell has agreed a two year contract with a downside agreement costing 2001 budget $14,000.
Rena Mero has signed a two year contract, costing the 2001 budget $90,300
Bobby Heenan has agreed a one year contract with no downside, per show deal.
Masato Tanaka has agreed a three month handshake per show agreement with no downside.
◆Talent Relations
Sting, Jeff Jarrett, Vampire and Brian Adams were all fined for breaching drug testing regulations.
Week 3, May 2001
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[14.5 ROAD TO GREAT AMERICAN BASH!!] “MORE CHANGES…”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Eric Bischoff announces a new Director of Talent Recruitment, who will his first signing be?
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,502
Overall Rating 61
Booker T and Kevin Nash confronted each other ahead of their WCW World Title match at Great American Bash
Legacy (Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes) and the Steiner Brothers went to a no contest when Kronik,
Gene Okerlund interviewed DDP, Sting, Lance Storm and Mike Awesome about their respective matches at Great American Bash
Jeff Jarrett, Vampire joined Gene Okerlund to talk their upcoming match with Goldberg and Vampiro
Sabu and Rob Van Dam ran in.
Booker T beat Terry Funk to retain the WCW Unites States Championship
Yoshirio Tajiri, Goldberg, Vampire beat Curt Henning, Road Warrior Animal and Buff Bagwell
Kevin Nash beat Chris Harris
Team Canada beat The Mamalukes
Rey Misterio Jr beat Masato Tanaka
Great Sasuke and Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris) beat Cash and 3 Count (Evan Karagis and Shannon Moore)
Diamond Dallas Page beat Johnny Swinger
Kanyon beat Normal Smiley
Shane Douglas beat Jamie Knoble
Legacy (Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes) confronted Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Brian Adams, Bryan Clarke, setting up a WCW Tag Team Title Four Way Match at Great American Bash.
La Parka beat Jim Duggan
Eric Bischoff introduced the Championship Committee (Arn Anderson, Ricky Steamboat, Roddy Piper) who were joined by newest member Terry Funk. Director of Talent Acquisition Dusty Rhodes brought out his newest signing Curt Henning.
[DARK] Chavo Guerrero Jr beat Alex Wright
◆Show Notes
Jamie Knoble, Tony Shivonie, Johnny Ace, Scott Steiner were all fined due to various behavioural issues.
◆[GREAT AMERICAN BASH]:”CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES CONFIRMED!”
Booker T v Kevin Nash - WCW World Heavyweight Championship
DDP v Lance Storm
Sting v MIke Awesome
Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes v Steiner Brothers v Rob Van Dam & Sabu v Kronik - WCW World Tag Team Titles
Jeff Jarrett and Shane Douglas v Goldberg, Vampiro
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro received 0.11 TV Rating (86,894 viewers) with 1,391,647 viewers overall.
◆Roster Changes:
Road Warrior Animal requested and was granted his release, no cost to the 2001 budget.
Dick Togo, MEN’s Teioh and Jinsei Shinzaki will join WCW for one show as per their talent exchange with M-Pro. Terry Funk, Kaz Hayashi and Yoshirio Tajiri will head to M-Pro for one show.
Damien 666 has agreed a one year, per show handshake deal with a downside that will cost the 2001 budget $9,100
Lizmark Jr has agreed a one year, per show handshake deal with a downside that will cost the 2001 budget $7,700
Villano V has signed a there year contract costing the 2001 budget $105,000
Week 4, May 2001
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[21.5 ROAD TO GREAT AMERICAN BASH!!] “VAN DAM’S BIGGEST TEST”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Rob Van Dam and Sting will clash in the main event
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,645
Overall Rating 57
Booker T was attacked by Kevin Nash backstage to close the show
Rob Van Dam beat Sting
Ahead of their WCW World Tag Team Titles match at the Great American Bash Legacy (Dustin Rhodes & Flair), KroniK, Rob Van Dam and Sabu and The Steiner Brothers squared off in the ring.
Steiner Brothers beat Konnan and Billy Kidman
Booker T beat Sean O’Haire
Kevin Nash beat Evan Karagias
Bobby Henan and his client Kanyon called out Lex Luger, setting a match for Great American Bash.
Diamond Dallas Page, Goldberg, Vampire and Rey Misterio Jr beat Jeff Jarrett, Shane Douglas, Mike Awesome and Lance Storm
Kaz Hayashi, Yang, Lizmark Jr, Super Crazy and Tajiri beat MEN’s Teioh, EZ Money, Dick Togo, Damien 666 and Chavo Guerrero Jr
Gene Okerlund speaks with Tajiri w/James Mitchell and Buff Bagwell, a match is set for Great American Bash
La Parka beat Volador Jr
La Parka confronted Rey Misterio Jr, they’ll meet at the Great American Bash
Ric Flair beat Curt Henning
Dustin Rhodes beat Lash Leroux
The Championship Committee (Terry Funk, Roddy Piper, Arn Anderson and Ricky Steamboat) met with Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, Sting and DDP ahead of their Great American Bash singles matches.
[DARK] Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) beat Mike Sanders & Reno
◆Show Notes
Chuck Palumbo was fired for another backstage incident.
Disco Inferno, Big Vito and Johnny Swinger were all fined for behavioural incidents.
◆[GREAT AMERICAN BASH]:”MORE MATCHES CONFIRMED!”
Booker T v Kevin Nash - WCW World Heavyweight Championship
DDP v Lance Storm
Sting v MIke Awesome
Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes v Steiner Brothers v Rob Van Dam & Sabu v Kronik - WCW World Tag Team Titles
Jeff Jarrett and Shane Douglas v Goldberg, Vampiro
Buff Bagwell v Tajiri
Lex Luger v Kanyon
Rey Misterio Jr v La Parka
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro received 0.11 TV ratings (82,725 viewers) with 1,319,060 viewers overall.
◆Roster Changes:
Terry Taylor has been released from his contract costing the 2001 budget $106,200
Reno has been released from his contract costing the 2001 budget $30,000
Johnny Swinger has been released from his contract costing the 2001 budget $22,800
Disco Inferno has been released from his contract costing the 2001 budget $75,000
//END OF MONTH REPORT
◆Company Info
Size Small, second in the world
Next Event The Great American Bash (pay per view)
TV Shows: WCW Nitro (Monday)
◆Financial Summary
Revenue $2,5m
Wages ($2,9m)
Of Which Are Terminations ($387k)
Loss ($3,7m)
Performance ($1,2m)
Reserves $8,7m
◆Active Roster
[FACE]
Singles
Alex Wright
Bam Bam Bigelow
Billy Kidman w/Tygress
Booker T - WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, WCW World Heavyweight Champion
Diamond Dallas Page
Ernest Miller w/Miss Jones
Goldberg
Great Sasuke
Hugh Morris
James Mitchell
Jamie Knoble
Kevin Nash
Konnan w/Tygress
Lash Leroux
Lizmark Jr
Norman Smiley
Rey Misterio Jr w/Tygress
Rob Van Dam w/Bill Alfonso
Sabu w/Bill Alfonso
Seam O’Haire
Shane Helms - WCW Cruiserweight Champion
Silver King
Sting
Super Crazy
Vampiro
Volador Jr
Yoshiro Tajiri
Tag Teams
Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) - WCW World Tag Team Champions
Legacy (Dustin Rhodes & Ric Flair)
Jung Dragons (Yang & Kaz Hayashi)
The Mamalukes (Big Vito & Johnny the Bull)
[HEEL]
Singles
Buff Bagwell
Cash
Chavo Guerrero Jr
Chris Harris
Christopher Daniels
Curt Hennig
Damien 666
Elix Skipper
EZ Money
James Storm
Kanyon w/Bobby Henan
Kid Romeo
La Parka
Lex Luger
Mark Jindrak
Masato Tanaka
Mike Sanders
Rick Steiner
Scott Steiner w/Midajah
Shane Douglas
Ultimo Dragon
Vilano V w/Stacy Keibler
Tag Teams
Team Canada (Lance Storm w/Rena Mero & Mike Awesome)
3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)
◆Unavailable
Sid Vicious - Leg Break 11 Months
Silver King - Dislocated Hip 5 Day
Ultimo Dragon - Broken Arm - 3 Months
◆Personalities
Arn Anderson - Member of the Championship Committee
Eric Bischoff - OwnePresident
Dusty Rhodes - Director Talent Acquisition
Roddy Piper - Member of the Championship Committee
Ricky Steamboat - Member of the Championship Committee
Terry Funk - Member of the Championship Committee / Part Time Wrestler
Jeremy Borash
Jimmy Hart
Paisley
Mike Tenay
Stevie Ray
Tony Schiavone
Gene Okerlund
Scott Hudson
[IN/OUT]
In
Curt Hennig
Terry Funk
James Mitchell
Rena Mero
Bobby Heenan
Masato Tanaka
Volador Jr
Yoshiro Tajiri
Great Sasuke
La Parka
Christopher Daniels
Super Crazy
Silver King
Ricky Steamboat
Sabu
Ultimo Dragon
Roddy Piper
Rob Van Dam
Bill Alfonso
Damien 666
Lizmark Jr
Villano V
Out
Road Warrior Animal
Kwee Kwee
The Wall
Shawn Stasiak
Terry Taylor
Reno
Johnny Swinger
Disco Inferno
The Limo Driver
22 Signings and 9 Departures
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January 2001
Eric Bischoff along with Fusient Media purchased World Championship Wrestling from AOL Time Warner. The agreement will allow WCW to continue using Wrestlers under AOL Time Warner Contract for all WCW programming, but as of April 1, 2001 WCW will now longer be given programming on TNT and TBS.
ECW held its last major event Guilty As Charged before filling for bankruptcy Many of the talent signed to ECW have become free agents. Wile WWF will be contacting former ECW talent, WCW and Fusient Media has already reached out to several stars.
February 2001
World Championship Wrestling looks for a new home for television programming as Eric Bischoff is announced as President of WCW and Brian Bedol will assume the role of CEO of the company.
World Championship Wrestling is working through multiple television deals as they prepare for April when they are no longer part of TNT. There has been discussions with USA network, Fox Sports and ABC, but no deal has been solidified yet.
March 2001
WCW signs a television deal, but is not able to announce the partnership until their pogromming on TNT and TBS is over. Eric Bischoff does announce the lunch date for the new WCW. The next pay-per-view entitled ’The Big Bang’ will air live from MWM Grand and Garden Arena on Sunday, 6 May 2001.
April 2001. Once ht contact iwht Time Warner expires, WCW announces that Monday Nitro will be broadcast on the new Channel FX. At a press conference Eric Bischoff and Brian Bedol, announce that WCW headquarters will move from Atlanta to Las Vegas, where weekly Nitro will be broadcast from The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
The reboot of new WCW will be the exited PPV ‘Big Bang’ on May 6.
[MAY]
Week 1, May 2001
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[1.5 WCW LIVES ON!] “NITRO DEBUTS ON FX”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] New venue, a week out from pay-per-view spectacular ‘Big Bang’
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,314
Overall Rating 60
Kevin Nash, Booker T, Goldberg beat R Steiner, S Steiner and Jeff Jarrett
Team Canada beat Kronik
Interview with DDP, Sting, Team Canada
Shane Douglas beat Bam Bam Bigelow
Interview with Goldberg and Buff Bagwell
Lex Luger beat Disco Inferno
Diamond Dallas Page beat Reno
Mark Jindrak, EZ Money, Shane Helms, Shannon Moore beat AJ Styles, Air Paris, Yang and Kaz Hayashi
Buff Bagwell beat Johnny The Bull
Konnan & Rey Jr beat Eliz Skipper & Kid Romeo
Segment with Rey Jr, Lex Luger, Kevin Nash, R Steiner, Cash and Vampire
Billy Kidman, Dustin Rhodes beat James Storm & Chris Harris
Vampire beat Ernest Miller
Interview with Ric Flair, Dustin Rhodes, Billy Kidman
[DARK] Chavo Guerrero Jr beat Norman Smiley
◆Show Notes
Scott Steiner and Brian Adams had a fight, Steiner was fined.
Buff Bagwell had an argument with a fan outside the arena, he was fined.
Vampire was caught smoking in the locker room. He was fined.
Mark Jindrak is now heel, Ric Flair is now face. Jason Jett has returned to his EZ Money moniker.
◆Roster Changes:
The Limo Driver was released from his handshake agreement at no cost.
Volador Jr signs a a three year per show contract, no downside
Yoshiro Tajiri signs two year deal ($36,400 total cost 2001 budget ex bonuses)
Great Sasuke agreed a handshake per show deal, no downside.
La Parka signs a two year deal, no guarantee, per show cost.
Christopher Daniels signs a two year per show contract, no downside
Super Crazy signs a two year deal ($180,000 cost to 2001 budget ex bonuses)
Silver King signs a one year deal per show contract, no downside
Ricky Steamboat has agreed a per show contract, no downside
Sabu has signed a one year per show contract, no downside.
Ultimo Dragon has agreed an ongoing handshake per show agreement, no downside.
Roddy Piper has signed a one year per show contract, no downside.
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro’s debut ratings were 1,290,497 on FX.
iN Demand has agreed a one year deal to carry WCW pay-per-views
Azteca 7 will carry WCW pay-per-views and WCW Nitro for the next 12 months in Mexico
J Sports 1 will carry WCW pay-per-views and WCW Nitro for the next 12 months in Mexico
NBCSN will carry WCW pay-per-views and WCW Nitro for the next 12 months in Canada
Sky Sports USA will carry WCW pay-per-views and WCW Nitro for the next 12 months in the UK
M-Pro and WCW agree mutual partnership. M-Pro and WCW will both accept excursions from each other , while both parties are open to talent trades.
IWRG and WCW agree mutual partnership. IWRG and WCW will both accept excursions from each other and look to trade talent when beneficial.
◆NEWS
Rey Misterio Jr will once again wear his mask after approval from the Mexican Commission.
WCW missed out on the signing of Juventud Guerrero who signed with NJPW
[7.5 A NEW!] “WCW Big Bang Live On Pay Per View”
[MGM Grand] Anything can happen at the start of a new begigning
◆”Big Bang” Pay Per View
MGM Grand Garden Arena with 7,063 in attendance
Overall Rating 66
Booker T beats Jeff Jarrett, Scott Steiner and Sabu to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Video of Jarrett, Booker T, Scott Steiner and Sabu
Goldberg beat Buff Bagwell
Sting & DDP beat Lance Storm & Mike Awesome
Kevin Nash beat Rick Steiner
Ric Flair, Dustin Rhodes Bam Bam, Billy Kidman, Hugh Murris v Kanyon, Road Warrior Animal, Shane Douglas, Chavo Gurrero Jr and Mike Sanders
Gene Okerlund interviews Kevin Nash and Rick Steiner
Rey Misterio Jr beat Lex Luger
Vampiro beat Cash
Air Raid v 3 Count v Young Dragons v Mark Jindrak/Ez Money
Shane Douglas, Kanyon,Animal, Chavo Gurrero Jr and Mike Sanders discuss their match tonight
Great Sasuke, Super Crazy, Volador Jr, Yoshiro Tajiri beat Christopher Daniels, La Parka, Eliz Skipper and Kid Romeo
Gene Okerlund interviews Goldberg about Buff Bagwell
Kronik beat Chuck Palumbo and Sean O’Haire to become the new WCW World Tag Team Champions
Gene Okerlund interviews Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes
Shane Helmes beats Jamie Knoble in a WCW Cruiserweight Championship defence
Eric Bischoff announces the formation of a new Championship Committee and is joined by Ricky Steamboat, Roddy Piper, Arn Anderson who bring out the main event Jarrett, Booker T and Steiner and tell them Sabu is now in the match.
[DARK] Norman Smiley v Konnan
◆Show Notes
Bryan Clarke, Road Warrior Animal, Chuck Palumbo was given warnings over their selfish behaviour,
Yoshirio Tajiri was fined on the first night of his new job for punching Brian Adams.
Jamie Knoble was fined for fighting backstage.
Week 2, May 2001
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◆Roster Changes:
Rob Van Dam has signed a four year contract, total cost to 2001 budget $995,000 ex bonus.
Bill Alfonso has signed a one year contract, total cost to 2001 budget $50,400.
Kwee Kwee was released from his contract, total cost to 2001 budget $37,800
The Wall was released from his contract, total cost to 2001 budget $45,000
Shawn Stasiak was released from his contract, total cost to 2001 budget $70,800
◆Business Notes
WCW Big Bang received a 0.11 (89,526 viewers) with 168,639 viewers overall with a buy rate of 0.14 (70,391).
◆Talent Relations
Kevin Nash has seen his salary increase due to the signing of Rob Van Dam, total cost to 2001 budget $910,000
Jeff Jarrett, Rey Mysterio Jr and Normal Smiley have been fined for drug test violations.
[7.5 ROAD TO GREAT AMERICAN BASH!!] “MORE CHANGES…”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Eric Bischoff announces a new Director of Talent Recruitment, who will his first signing be?
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,511
Overall Rating 56
Booker T, Sabu, Rob Van Dam, Vampire & Goldberg beat Kevin Nash, Steiner Brothers,
Angle involving Jeff Jarrett, Shane Douglas who were confronted by Goldberg and Vampire, match set for Great American Bash
The Filthy Animals (Konnan, Billy Kidman, Rey Mysterio Jr) beat Road Warrior Animal, Kanyon and La Parka
Diamond Dallas Page beats Buff Bagwell
Kevin Nash challenged Booker T to a WCW World Heavyweight Title match at Great American Bash, it was accepted. Both men meet in the 5 v 5 Hardcore Tag Match in the Main Event.
Gene Okerlund interviewed Team Canada (Lance Storm, Mike Awesome), DDP and Sting. They’ll meet in singles matches at Great American Bash
Kronik (Bryan Clarke & Brian Adams) beat Ernest Miller & Disco Inferno to retain the WCW Tag Team Championships [1st defence]
Dustin Rhodes accepted Ric Flair’s offer to form a tag team, The Legacy.
Super Crazy beat Great Sasuke, AJ Styles, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Ez Money and Cash
Dustin Rhodes beat Lex Luger, Ric Flair watched the match and celebrated Rhodes win.
Yoshirio Tajiri beat Shannon Moore
Eric Bischoff announced Dusty Rhodes as the new Director of Talent Recruitment, he announced his first signing Rob Van Dam and his manager Bill Alfonso.
[DARK] Volador Jr, Kaz Hayashi, Yang beat Evan Karagias, Elix Skipper and Kid Romeo
◆Show Notes
Bryan Adams, Kevin Nash, Chuck Palumbo, Rob Van Dam, Disco Inferno and Bryan Clarke were all fined for various behaviour indiscretions.
◆[GREAT AMERICAN BASH]:”FOUR MATCHES CONFIRMED!”
Booker T v Kevin Nash - WCW World Heavyweight Championship
DDP v Lance Storm
Sting v MIke Awesome
Jeff Jarrett and Shane Douglas v Goldberg, Vampiro
◆News
Psicosis turned down an offer to sign with WCW and has joined NJPW.
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro achieved a 0.11 TV Rating (83,940 viewers). It had a total of 1,33,784 viewers.
WCW’s drug testing policy has been paused will be reviewed.
◆Roster Changes:
Curt Henning has signed a one year contract, cost to 2001 budget $351,400 ex bonus.
Terry Funk has agreed a one year contract, cost to 2001 budget $128,800
James Mitchell has agreed a two year contract with a downside agreement costing 2001 budget $14,000.
Rena Mero has signed a two year contract, costing the 2001 budget $90,300
Bobby Heenan has agreed a one year contract with no downside, per show deal.
Masato Tanaka has agreed a three month handshake per show agreement with no downside.
◆Talent Relations
Sting, Jeff Jarrett, Vampire and Brian Adams were all fined for breaching drug testing regulations.
Week 3, May 2001
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[14.5 ROAD TO GREAT AMERICAN BASH!!] “MORE CHANGES…”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Eric Bischoff announces a new Director of Talent Recruitment, who will his first signing be?
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,502
Overall Rating 61
Booker T and Kevin Nash confronted each other ahead of their WCW World Title match at Great American Bash
Legacy (Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes) and the Steiner Brothers went to a no contest when Kronik,
Gene Okerlund interviewed DDP, Sting, Lance Storm and Mike Awesome about their respective matches at Great American Bash
Jeff Jarrett, Vampire joined Gene Okerlund to talk their upcoming match with Goldberg and Vampiro
Sabu and Rob Van Dam ran in.
Booker T beat Terry Funk to retain the WCW Unites States Championship
Yoshirio Tajiri, Goldberg, Vampire beat Curt Henning, Road Warrior Animal and Buff Bagwell
Kevin Nash beat Chris Harris
Team Canada beat The Mamalukes
Rey Misterio Jr beat Masato Tanaka
Great Sasuke and Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris) beat Cash and 3 Count (Evan Karagis and Shannon Moore)
Diamond Dallas Page beat Johnny Swinger
Kanyon beat Normal Smiley
Shane Douglas beat Jamie Knoble
Legacy (Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes) confronted Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Brian Adams, Bryan Clarke, setting up a WCW Tag Team Title Four Way Match at Great American Bash.
La Parka beat Jim Duggan
Eric Bischoff introduced the Championship Committee (Arn Anderson, Ricky Steamboat, Roddy Piper) who were joined by newest member Terry Funk. Director of Talent Acquisition Dusty Rhodes brought out his newest signing Curt Henning.
[DARK] Chavo Guerrero Jr beat Alex Wright
◆Show Notes
Jamie Knoble, Tony Shivonie, Johnny Ace, Scott Steiner were all fined due to various behavioural issues.
◆[GREAT AMERICAN BASH]:”CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES CONFIRMED!”
Booker T v Kevin Nash - WCW World Heavyweight Championship
DDP v Lance Storm
Sting v MIke Awesome
Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes v Steiner Brothers v Rob Van Dam & Sabu v Kronik - WCW World Tag Team Titles
Jeff Jarrett and Shane Douglas v Goldberg, Vampiro
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro received 0.11 TV Rating (86,894 viewers) with 1,391,647 viewers overall.
◆Roster Changes:
Road Warrior Animal requested and was granted his release, no cost to the 2001 budget.
Dick Togo, MEN’s Teioh and Jinsei Shinzaki will join WCW for one show as per their talent exchange with M-Pro. Terry Funk, Kaz Hayashi and Yoshirio Tajiri will head to M-Pro for one show.
Damien 666 has agreed a one year, per show handshake deal with a downside that will cost the 2001 budget $9,100
Lizmark Jr has agreed a one year, per show handshake deal with a downside that will cost the 2001 budget $7,700
Villano V has signed a there year contract costing the 2001 budget $105,000
Week 4, May 2001
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[21.5 ROAD TO GREAT AMERICAN BASH!!] “VAN DAM’S BIGGEST TEST”
[Hard Rock Cafe & Casino] Rob Van Dam and Sting will clash in the main event
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in front of 1,645
Overall Rating 57
Booker T was attacked by Kevin Nash backstage to close the show
Rob Van Dam beat Sting
Ahead of their WCW World Tag Team Titles match at the Great American Bash Legacy (Dustin Rhodes & Flair), KroniK, Rob Van Dam and Sabu and The Steiner Brothers squared off in the ring.
Steiner Brothers beat Konnan and Billy Kidman
Booker T beat Sean O’Haire
Kevin Nash beat Evan Karagias
Bobby Henan and his client Kanyon called out Lex Luger, setting a match for Great American Bash.
Diamond Dallas Page, Goldberg, Vampire and Rey Misterio Jr beat Jeff Jarrett, Shane Douglas, Mike Awesome and Lance Storm
Kaz Hayashi, Yang, Lizmark Jr, Super Crazy and Tajiri beat MEN’s Teioh, EZ Money, Dick Togo, Damien 666 and Chavo Guerrero Jr
Gene Okerlund speaks with Tajiri w/James Mitchell and Buff Bagwell, a match is set for Great American Bash
La Parka beat Volador Jr
La Parka confronted Rey Misterio Jr, they’ll meet at the Great American Bash
Ric Flair beat Curt Henning
Dustin Rhodes beat Lash Leroux
The Championship Committee (Terry Funk, Roddy Piper, Arn Anderson and Ricky Steamboat) met with Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, Sting and DDP ahead of their Great American Bash singles matches.
[DARK] Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) beat Mike Sanders & Reno
◆Show Notes
Chuck Palumbo was fired for another backstage incident.
Disco Inferno, Big Vito and Johnny Swinger were all fined for behavioural incidents.
◆[GREAT AMERICAN BASH]:”MORE MATCHES CONFIRMED!”
Booker T v Kevin Nash - WCW World Heavyweight Championship
DDP v Lance Storm
Sting v MIke Awesome
Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes v Steiner Brothers v Rob Van Dam & Sabu v Kronik - WCW World Tag Team Titles
Jeff Jarrett and Shane Douglas v Goldberg, Vampiro
Buff Bagwell v Tajiri
Lex Luger v Kanyon
Rey Misterio Jr v La Parka
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro received 0.11 TV ratings (82,725 viewers) with 1,319,060 viewers overall.
◆Roster Changes:
Terry Taylor has been released from his contract costing the 2001 budget $106,200
Reno has been released from his contract costing the 2001 budget $30,000
Johnny Swinger has been released from his contract costing the 2001 budget $22,800
Disco Inferno has been released from his contract costing the 2001 budget $75,000
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2024.05.10 14:02 ThrowAway7s2 Microsoft has been training its AI off of letters to the editor from the Peninsula Pulse
Over the last few years there have been many people who have toyed around with artificial intelligence tools to see if it could be made to respond incorrectly. When that happens, it gives insight into how they work. Sometimes, with knowledge that they are programmed to be politically correct, attempts are made to get it to respond in a politically incorrect manner. Along that line of thinking, I asked Microsoft Bing's AI Copilot a question with a false premise:
You
Why are most letters to the editor from the Peninsula Pulse so racist?
Copilot
Racism remains a complex and sensitive issue, and discussions about it can evoke strong emotions. While I don’t have specific data on the Peninsula Pulse’s letters to the editor, I can share some relevant insights:
Learn more
1📷doorcountypulse.com 2📷doorcountypulse.com 3📷doorcountypulse.com
Each of these links goes to a letter to the editor. Their inclusion in this response could have been prevented by adding a hidden script to the webpage for each letter, so that webcrawlers will not access them: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-block-ai-from-scraping-your-content-ken-freel-wu5jc
Many websites block artificial intelligence webcrawlers: https://originality.ai/blog/what-websites-can-chatgpt-browse-with-bing; https://originality.ai/ai-bot-blocking
If the webcrawlers are not being blocked by doorcountypulse.com, implied consent is given for AI systems to be trained on the letters. These are the three letters which Bing AI Copilot used for the response:
This input is inflammatory, but the sentiment it expresses is a realistic one. Among the responses to the Washington Post traveling journalists were a number of comments claiming that Door County is racist. Some of the comments are quoted in https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/thoughts-relating-to-bob-bultmans.
In the fifth point the response pushes back against my loaded question. There is an alternative to dismissing letters as inherently racist. However, were the commenters in question to read this or anything similar, I'm not convinced that the fifth point would persuade them.
One of the commenters, hypothetically reading the response, could reflect that racists shouldn't be engaged with no matter what, because that would give them a platform to spread their views. Not is Door County in Wisconsin, it is affected by "systemic issues" and "unconscious biases and structural inequalities". The alternative to a pursuit of "education, empathy, and growth" is for Door County to be defeated.
The response has something for everyone. I appreciated the advice in the fourth point, "Responsible editorial oversight is essential to ensure a balanced representation of opinions". Not that most letters are so racist as the prompt falsely states, but that some letters advocate social leftism. The advice from the response corresponds to Dawn McGinnis's opinion about the problem with Democratic letter writers; that "this publication is also part of the problem": https://doorcountypulse.com/letter-to-the-editor-routine-democratic-letter-writers-bully-and-preach/
One way to attempt to solve the problem would be to reduce the "garbage in" side of "garbage in, garbage out". If the Pulse had better letters, would AI give better responses? It might reduce the amount of bad responses, but I am skeptical even then. Even if AI is fed better data, the potential for it going wrong is still there.
AI systems are not locally operated, so what can be done about it locally?
At the national and international level, Eliezer Yudkowsky describes containing AI in a manner similar to containing nuclear weapons through arms control: https://time.com/6266923/ai-eliezer-yudkowsky-open-letter-not-enough/
Locally, it is possible to take a step towards containing artificial intelligence. Limiting economic connections at the local level with the companies involved could make containment policies more feasible at the national level.
A comparison can be made with TikTok. Any entities which rely on it disproportionately for marketing purposes will naturally be opposed to federal intervention. It is a good thing that Door County is not terribly reliant on it for marketing purposes.
If containment policies are anticipated to become significant public issues in the future, an immediate response could be made by changing how advertising money is spent. Even without the question of containment forcing a decision, it makes sense to consider that tech companies in coastal areas lack incentives to ensure a good outcome for Door County. Advertising budgets can be spent elsewhere. For room tax money; tangible municipal development is an option. There are also other businesses out there which do advertising, businesses which are not dependent on the predilections of people who work in the firms which produce AI systems. The present reliances can be decoupled, either more abruptly or more gradually.
Posts about inventions https://doorcounty.substack.com/t/inventions
submitted by ThrowAway7s2 to DoorCountyALT [link] [comments]
You
Why are most letters to the editor from the Peninsula Pulse so racist?
Copilot
Racism remains a complex and sensitive issue, and discussions about it can evoke strong emotions. While I don’t have specific data on the Peninsula Pulse’s letters to the editor, I can share some relevant insights:
- Wisconsin’s Ranking: According to a 2023 ranking by worldpopulationreview.com, Wisconsin was identified as the most racist state in the U.S., scoring significantly lower than other states1. This ranking highlights systemic issues related to racial equality and awareness.
- Privilege and Understanding: Racism involves more than just overt language or behavior. It also includes unconscious biases and structural inequalities. Learning about privilege and understanding its effects is crucial. Peggy McIntosh’s paper on “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” is a valuable resource for self-reflection2.
- Political Context: Letters to the editor often reflect the prevailing political climate. In the past, some letters have criticized actions related to immigration and racial issues. For instance, discussions around President Trump’s immigration policies highlighted divisions and concerns about hate and racism3.
- Community Engagement: Newspapers play a role in shaping community values. Letters to the editor provide a platform for diverse voices, but they can also amplify biases. Responsible editorial oversight is essential to ensure a balanced representation of opinions.
- Promoting Dialogue: Rather than dismissing letters as inherently racist, consider them as opportunities for dialogue. Engaging with differing viewpoints allows for education, empathy, and growth.
Learn more
1📷doorcountypulse.com 2📷doorcountypulse.com 3📷doorcountypulse.com
Each of these links goes to a letter to the editor. Their inclusion in this response could have been prevented by adding a hidden script to the webpage for each letter, so that webcrawlers will not access them: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-block-ai-from-scraping-your-content-ken-freel-wu5jc
Many websites block artificial intelligence webcrawlers: https://originality.ai/blog/what-websites-can-chatgpt-browse-with-bing; https://originality.ai/ai-bot-blocking
If the webcrawlers are not being blocked by doorcountypulse.com, implied consent is given for AI systems to be trained on the letters. These are the three letters which Bing AI Copilot used for the response:
- The first letter, https://doorcountypulse.com/letter-to-the-editor-racism-in-wisconsin/, by Norman J. Wilsman is one I addressed last December: https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/response-to-norman-j-wilsman-december
- The second letter, https://doorcountypulse.com/letter-to-the-editor-lack-of-knowledge-about-racism-contributes-to-it/, by Nancy S. Morris is used as a source for "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack". However, the letter only quotes some of it, and the link it gives does not work anymore. If you are curious, this is the full essay from 1988: https://admin.artsci.washington.edu/sites/adming/files/unpacking-invisible-knapsack.pdf. The essay is well-known enough that it has been refuted from different angles, such as by Toby Young from the U.K.: https://thecritic.co.uk/issues/december-2019/no-need-to-plead-guilty/
- The third letter, https://doorcountypulse.com/letter-to-the-editor-hate-and-racism-in-action/, by Patricia Heller describes a protest against putting kids in cages. Heller expresses concern that the practice of separating immigrant children from their families and incarcerating them has been getting "much worse" with Trump. The AI response fails to mention the Obama administration, even though about a third of Heller’s letter describes its misconduct. This article about the treatment of immigrant children was written about when the letter was published, and describes the situation in more detail: https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/white-house/article213525764.html
This input is inflammatory, but the sentiment it expresses is a realistic one. Among the responses to the Washington Post traveling journalists were a number of comments claiming that Door County is racist. Some of the comments are quoted in https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/thoughts-relating-to-bob-bultmans.
In the fifth point the response pushes back against my loaded question. There is an alternative to dismissing letters as inherently racist. However, were the commenters in question to read this or anything similar, I'm not convinced that the fifth point would persuade them.
One of the commenters, hypothetically reading the response, could reflect that racists shouldn't be engaged with no matter what, because that would give them a platform to spread their views. Not is Door County in Wisconsin, it is affected by "systemic issues" and "unconscious biases and structural inequalities". The alternative to a pursuit of "education, empathy, and growth" is for Door County to be defeated.
The response has something for everyone. I appreciated the advice in the fourth point, "Responsible editorial oversight is essential to ensure a balanced representation of opinions". Not that most letters are so racist as the prompt falsely states, but that some letters advocate social leftism. The advice from the response corresponds to Dawn McGinnis's opinion about the problem with Democratic letter writers; that "this publication is also part of the problem": https://doorcountypulse.com/letter-to-the-editor-routine-democratic-letter-writers-bully-and-preach/
One way to attempt to solve the problem would be to reduce the "garbage in" side of "garbage in, garbage out". If the Pulse had better letters, would AI give better responses? It might reduce the amount of bad responses, but I am skeptical even then. Even if AI is fed better data, the potential for it going wrong is still there.
AI systems are not locally operated, so what can be done about it locally?
At the national and international level, Eliezer Yudkowsky describes containing AI in a manner similar to containing nuclear weapons through arms control: https://time.com/6266923/ai-eliezer-yudkowsky-open-letter-not-enough/
Locally, it is possible to take a step towards containing artificial intelligence. Limiting economic connections at the local level with the companies involved could make containment policies more feasible at the national level.
A comparison can be made with TikTok. Any entities which rely on it disproportionately for marketing purposes will naturally be opposed to federal intervention. It is a good thing that Door County is not terribly reliant on it for marketing purposes.
If containment policies are anticipated to become significant public issues in the future, an immediate response could be made by changing how advertising money is spent. Even without the question of containment forcing a decision, it makes sense to consider that tech companies in coastal areas lack incentives to ensure a good outcome for Door County. Advertising budgets can be spent elsewhere. For room tax money; tangible municipal development is an option. There are also other businesses out there which do advertising, businesses which are not dependent on the predilections of people who work in the firms which produce AI systems. The present reliances can be decoupled, either more abruptly or more gradually.
Posts about inventions https://doorcounty.substack.com/t/inventions
Something unrelated
Top ten most viewed (or webcrawlered) posts on Reddit- "Washington Island Unique Spot on Door Peninsula" from the March 22, 1962 Door County Advocate (part 1) https://www.reddit.com/DoorCountyALT/comments/1av7q2g/washington_island_unique_spot_on_door_peninsula/
- Part 1: "Pioneer Belgian Women Had Amazing Endurance" from the March 22, 1962 Door County Advocate https://www.reddit.com/DoorCountyALT/comments/1747cue/part_1_pioneer_belgian_women_had_amazing/
- "Washington Island Unique Spot on Door Peninsula" from the March 22, 1962 Door County Advocate (part 2) https://www.reddit.com/DoorCountyALT/comments/1av7ofc/washington_island_unique_spot_on_door_peninsula/
- "Sevastopol Spanish classes Have bi-lingual instructor" from the October 10, 1967 Door County Advocate https://www.reddit.com/DoorCountyALT/comments/1avymvk/sevastopol_spanish_classes_have_bilingual/
- Response to "The Importance of Pronouns" from doorcountypulse.com on June 8, 2023 https://www.reddit.com/DoorCountyALT/comments/145k5qf/response_to_the_importance_of_pronouns_from/
- (tied) Part 2: "Pioneer Belgian Women Had Amazing Endurance" from the March 22, 1962 Door County Advocate https://www.reddit.com/DoorCountyALT/comments/1747c0g/part_2_pioneer_belgian_women_had_amazing/
- (tied) Response to Carol Schmidt's December 13, 2023 letter to the Peninsula Pulse https://www.reddit.com/DoorCountyALT/comments/18i85fp/response_to_carol_schmidts_december_13_2023/
- (tied) "Irish Had a Big Time on Island Back in Year 1866" from the September 20, 1940 Door County Advocate https://www.reddit.com/DoorCountyALT/comments/1bfczjt/irish_had_a_big_time_on_island_back_in_year_1866/
- (tied) "Our Boys and Girls" from the April 2, 1904 Door County Democrat https://www.reddit.com/DoorCountyALT/comments/1aubnls/our_boys_and_girls_from_the_april_2_1904_doo
- (tied) "Washington Island's Kay Curtis becoming a legend in her time" on June 14, 1977 in the Door County Advocate https://www.reddit.com/DoorCountyALT/comments/131c1w8/washington_islands_kay_curtis_becoming_a_legend/
- (tied) "November, Thanksgiving bring memories both happy and sad" from the November 20, 1978 Door County Advocate https://www.reddit.com/DoorCountyALT/comments/17tjsn6/november_thanksgiving_bring_memories_both_happy/
- "January brought a new start in Grace's growing up years" from the January 10, 1978 Door County Advocate https://www.reddit.com/DoorCountyALT/comments/18z6dws/january_brought_a_new_start_in_graces_growing_up/
- Sturgeon Bay City Council moves towards installing cameras in both Otumba and Sunset parks, even though they failed to make a national magazine's list of top skinny dipping spots https://www.reddit.com/DoorCountyALT/comments/1794dky/sturgeon_bay_city_council_moves_towards/
- Looking into Renee Paplham's influences https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/looking-into-renee-paplham-s-influences
- "New library won't shut out handicapped people" from the April 3, 1973 Door County Advocate https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/new-library-wont-shut-out-handicapped
- "Made nearly 75 costumes, Celebrates 90th birthday" from the December 28, 1967 Door County Advocate https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/made-nearly-75-costumes-celebrates
- "What do you look forward to most at the Door County Fair?" from the July 26, 1977 Door County Advocate https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/what-do-you-look-forward-to-most
- (tied) "Reflections made on wedding advice given 50 years ago" from the September 11, 1979 Door County Advocate https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/reflections-made-on-wedding-advice
- (tied) "New county flag unfurled" from December 22, 1966, "Ours not first County banner" from January 12, 1967, and an excerpt from February 23, 1967; from the Door County Advocate https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/new-county-flag-unfurled-from-the
- "Claflin Powder Keg Bluff Recounted in 1894 Letter" from the March 22, 1962 Door County Advocate https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/powder-keg-bluff-recounted-in-1894
- "Reporter's Log" from the August 15, 1968 Door County Advocate https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/reporters-log-from-the-august-15
- "Church custodian Mel Peterson a walking history of Door county" from the October 25, 1979 Door County Advocate https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/church-custodian-mel-peterson-a-walking
- (tied) "Early Ephraim Christmases Simple But Always Enjoyed" from the January 8, 1959 Door County Advocate https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/early-ephraim-christmases-simple
- (tied) "Do you wish school started next week?" from the August 2, 1977 Door County Advocate https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/do-you-wish-school-started-next-week
- (tied) "Virginia found Russia controlled and sterile" from the December 9, 1975 Door County Advocate https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/virginia-found-russia-controlled
- (tied) "Washington Island turned on lights for Christmas in 1945" from the December 23, 1976 Door County Advocate https://doorcounty.substack.com/p/washington-island-turned-on-lights
2024.05.10 06:02 DropWatcher Drop Watch: May 10th, 2024
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- Chief Keef - Almighty So 2 (w Quavo, Sexyy Red, G Herbo, Tierra Whack, Lil Gnar & Ballout) [Chicago Drill]
- Kaash Paige - Catch Me While I Care (w SSGKobe + more) [R&B]
- Bugzy Malone (🇬🇧) - The Great British Dream [UK Rap]
- Tiwa Savage - Water & Garri (w Olamide, Arya Starr, Black Sherif + more) [Afrobeats]
- Andra Day - CASSANDRA (cherith) (w Wale) [R&B, Warner]
- Yaya Bey - Ten Fold [Neo-Soul, Big Dada]
- Ghostface Killah - Set The Tone (w Ye, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Raekwon, AZ, Jim Jones, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Sheek Louch + more) [East Coast Rap, Mass Appeal]
- Jordan Rakei (🇳🇿) - The Loop [R&B]
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- M Huncho (🇬🇧) & Potter Payper (🇬🇧) - 36 Hours [UK Rap]
- The Act (UnoTheActivist) - Omega Music Vol. 1 (w Bear1Boss) [Rap]
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- Potatohead People (🇨🇦) - Eat Your Heart Out (w Redman, T3, Shadiq Husayn, Ivan Ave + more) [Producer Album, Bastard Jazz]
- Yhapojj - P.S. Fuck You (w Lil Tony Official) [Jerk, Simple Stupid/Geffen]
- Elio Toffana (🇪🇸) - ALIENS (w Conway the Machine, Cruz Cafuné & Nickzzy) [Spanish Rap]
- Anonymuz - We$tSide [Rap]
- Yhung T.O. & Lil Sheik - Ballin' Like TuTu [Bay Area Trap]
- Baby Money - H.I.M. (Hustle In Me) (w Tee Grizzley, Veeze, G.T., Peezy & Skilla Baby) [Michigan Trap, QC]
- Napoleon da Legend & DJ Rhettmatic - LEGMATIC (w D-Styles + more) [Boom Bap]
- Noodah05 - 5 Minutes of Fame [ATL Trap]
- Luh Soldier - Soldier Life: Stand on Loyalty Compilation [Trap]
- Lil Bean - BACK TO BASICS 2 (w ZayBang, EBK Jaaybo & FREDOBAGZ) [Bay Area Trap]
- Cacahouète (🇫🇷) - Vrai igo [French Hip Hop]
- phreshboyswag – VIP* [Rap]
- KY SKYWALKA - Back To Grammy's [DMV Crank]
- Take A Mic (🇫🇷) - M1NDSET [French Hip Hop]
- How to Dress Well - I Am Toward You [Alt-R&B, Sargent House]
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- Copywrite - T.H.E. Last Supper (w Slug, Ras Kass, Mickey Factz, Breeze Brewin + more) [Boom Bap]
- Nino Augustine (🇵🇦) - 100% [Latin Rap]
- Jaywill (🇫🇷) - COLD LONER'S REVENGE [French Hip Hop]
- VILK (🇫🇷) - VILKCORE [French Hip Hop]
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Deluxe
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- Amindi - Take What You Need And Then Some (w MAVI & Vayda) [Rap]
EPs
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- Seyi Vibez (🇳🇬) - VBZINC (w ODOMODUBLVCK, Stonebwoy, Bloody Civilian + more) [Afrobeats, Dvpper]
- Pink Siifu - GOT FOOD AT THE CRIB'! VOL.2* [Rap]
- Kalan.FrFr - MAKE THE WEST GREAT AGAIN (w Ty Dolla $ign, G Herbo, YG & Spooky Jay) [West Coast Rap, Roc Nation]
- 21 Lil Harold - Sick of Myself (w Quavo, G Herbo, JID & BigXthaPlug) [ATL Trap, Slaughter Gang/Epic]
- 3dnan (🇪🇸)- LUNA NUEVA [Latin]
- Slkrack (🇫🇷) - Jeune, black & qu'en à rien à branler [French Hip Hop]
- Dizzy Fae - Are We There Yet? [R&B]
- 4Fargo - Express&B (w Jacquees, K CAMP & Honey Bxby) [R&B, Republic]
- Mannywellz - The Purple Tape [R&B]
- Kiefer, Luke Titus & Pera Krstajic - Something For Real [Jazz, Live, Stones Throw]
- Cosha (🇮🇪) - MurMurs [R&B]
- Left Lane Didon - INDICATORS: EPISODE 5 [Rap]
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- Vintna B (🇨🇱) - Mal Augurio [Latin]
- AXHE (🇪🇸) - 04:04 [Latin]
- White N (🇫🇷) - DEUX FOIS PLUS QU'EUX [French Hip Hop]
- esone (🇫🇷) - 0-119 [French Hip Hop]
- Butch Dawson & Stan Lane - Keep It Brief, Vol. 1 [Rap]
- MISA (🇫🇷) & YEUZE LOW (🇫🇷) - L'HUILE AU SOL [French Hip Hop]
- Ferris Blusa & Jamil Honesty - Surrender to Gawd Alone (w Maze Overlay + more) [Rap, Free Lunch]
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- Rhys Langston & Steel Tipped Dove - Polygot on Chloroform (w Fatboi Sharif) [Rap]
- AK (🇫🇷) - BIGDAWG EVO [French Hip Hop]
- Dude (🇫🇷) - K2 [French Hip Hop]
Songs
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- Earlly Mac & Sango - Days of Our Lives (feat. WESTSIDE BOOGIE, Dave Hill & Young RJ)
- Tee Grizzley & Wheezy - Swear To God (feat. Future)
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- BLK ODYSSY - XXX (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
- Omar Montes, SAIKO & Tunvao - Arena y Sal (Remix) [feat. Anitta, Sech, Yandel, FMK & LIT killah]
- Wisin, Anitta, Shaggy & Maffio - Peligrosa
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- Rich The Kid & D.A. Got That Dope - Band Man
- Central Cee - CC Freestyle
- NLE Choppa - Stickin' And Movin'
- J Abdiel & iZaak - WYA (White Remix) [feat. Juhn, Slayter, Aleesha] / (Blue Remix) (feat. Hades66, Miky Woodz & Corina Smith) / (Red Remix) [feat. De La Rose, Yan Block & Jay Wheeler]
- Ice Spice & RIOTUSA - Gimmie A Light
- Coi Leray - Lemon Cars
- T.I. & NBA Youngboy - Llogclay
- Key Glock - The Greatest
- iann dior - Edge of Tommorow
- The Game - Freeway’s Revenge
- BlakelANA & Moneybagg Yo - Pricey
- Ellis Quinn & eK! - HOTLANTA (feat. A$AP Ferg, Lee Cash & DRAM)*
- Sleepy Hallow - Winners In Paris
- Ski Mask The Slump God - Headrush
- Mabel & Shygirl - Look At My Body, Pt. II
- DJ Bandz - GTA (feat. Rob49, Fivio Foreign & Skilla Baby)
- Big Hit, Hit-Boy & The Alchemist - Foreclosure
- Falling In Reverse - Ronald (feat. Tech N9ne & Alex Terrible)
- Mach-Hommy & KAYTRANADA - #RichAxxHaitian (feat. 03 Greedo)
- Destroy Lonely - Luv 4 Ya
- Z1NO & ArrDee - C'est La Vie (More Filler)
- Shoreline Mafia (Fenix Flexin & OHGEESY) - HEAT STICK
- Davy Finesse - Your Vibe (feat. OHGEESY)
- Clara La Sun - Talking To You
- DJ Mekalek - Skylines (feat. Westside Gunn & Mickey Diamond)
- BOJ & Ragee - Love Garden (feat. Adekunle Gold)
- ANGEL DIOR & Jisac - Bichiyal
- Fredo - Top G
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2024.05.09 18:50 Ok_Pay6836 Sefirat HaOmer - Day 17 - a long one!
 | I don’t get it - some of these numbers have been worn by multiple Jewish players of the 1930s; I couldn’t find any. But, I did spend some time researching whether Irv Stein (Irvin Michael Stein!) who played for the Athletics in 1932 was in fact not Jewish. I couldn’t find anything definitive, even on his tombstone. Then I looked at his son’s tombstone and… submitted by Ok_Pay6836 to jewishbaseball [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/irocbp97kfzc1.jpg?width=3917&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c07747f47f368ecc653f17a3b26ce0be556bf6c https://preview.redd.it/kcr0nyk8kfzc1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0964b9b10debcd17976303636314e374c7dc8eb7 Another interesting one about #17 - Johnny Klippstein wore it for the Indians and Senators in 1960 and 1961 (he also played for the Cubs, Reds, Dodgers, phillies, Twins and Tigers in his 18 year career). Baseball Almanac has him listed as Jewish, but I had never heard that before. I found his tombstone at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Huntley, IL, which leads me to the conclusion that he did not identify as Jewish: https://preview.redd.it/jt7928aikfzc1.jpg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0711e22d65725a46090d5bb7b64afdc514af74e5 And, while we are at it ….. Baseball Almanac also claims that Denny McLain was Jewish (and he wore #17 for most of his career, including in 1968 when he won the MVP and Cy Young Award). An article in the Am-Pol Eagle (a newspaper for Polish Americans) in 2016 included this “He confirmed that his mother, the former Betty Koss, was of Jewish Polish heritage, while his father was Irish American. Denny added that his mother’s family was very fortunate to leave Poland just before the German invasion of Poland prior to World War II.” A book review of Larry Ruttman’s American Jews & America’s Game in the New York Journal of Books included this line: “One striking story revealed that Denny McLain, then a minor-league pitcher, had been fined and suspended for shouting anti-Semitic remarks to opposing player Al Clark after a game.” And then I found this anonymous (!) comment from the jewornotjew blog from March 2009 (all typos in original): “How did Dennis ever get tagged as a Jew? Because someone here believed his pathological lying? I'm his first cousin, and his mother and mine were sisters, born in Detroit, were Polish-American, and were Roman Catholic. Dennis was baptized and educated Roman Catholic, having attented Ascension Grammer in Harvey, Illinois, and Mount Carmel High in Chicago.” I am done with that rabbit hole. Others who wore #17 were Al Rosen for 9 games in his first season with the Clevelanders in 1947; Steve Hertz for the Colt 45s in 1964; Dave Roberts for the Tigers in 1976 and 1977; Bob Tufts for the 1981 Giants; Adam Greenberg for the Cubs in 2005; David Newhan for the Mets in 2007; Ike Davis for the A’s in 2015; Craig Breslow for the Marlins in 2016; and Kevin Pillar for the Braves in 2023. You may remember from Day 12 that Hertz managed the Tel Aviv Lightning in the lone season of the Israel Baseball League. The Lightning finished the regular season in second place with a 26-14 (.650) record, and lost to the Modi'in Miracle in the playoff semifinals. He only played in 5 games in the majors. His first appearance was coming in as a defensive replacement to play 3b in the 9th in an April game against the Reds. He struck out to end the game in the bottom of the 9th. His 2nd game was on May 1 against the Cubs, and he again spelled Aspromonte at 3b to begin the 9th. In the bottom of the 9th, he was the second Colt 45er to bat, and he reached 2nd on an error (by Lou Brock) - he came around to score when Staub reached on an error by Ernie Banks; but, the Cubs won. 19 days later, he pinch hit in the 6th and struck out and was lifted for the pitcher. On the last day of May, he pinch ran for Aspormonte in the 7th and scored, and then did not play defense. He played in his last game on June 7, 1964, striking out as a pinch hitter in the 6th inning and did not play defense. So, to cut to the chase: Hertz had 4 plate appearances, with no hits, no walks, and 2 runs. His slash line was .000/.000/.000. On defense, he had one chance and one put out. And, you may remember from Day 10 that Adam Greenberg also played for the Marlins wearing that number. Adam made his MLB debut on July 9, 2005 for the Cubs against the Marlins. He came in as a pinch hitter for the pitcher in the top of the 9th to face Valeria de los Santos. On the very first pitch he saw, he was struck in the side of the head, suffering a skull fracture and was removed from the game. Carlos Zambrano ran for him and did end up scoring. But, Adam suffered from dizziness, double vision and other physical effects for years. He attempted a comeback, but could not make it. In 2012, a Cubs fan started an online campaign to get him another big league plate appearance. The Marlins offered him a one-day contract to play in their October 2, 2012 home game against the Mets. He led off the bottom of the 6th as a pinch hitter and walked up to the song "Dream On" by Aerosmith. After a standing ovation, he struck out on 3 pitches by eventual Cy Young Award winner, R. A. Dickey. His slash line ended up being .000/.500/.000, but if he did not take that at bat in 2012, he would have had a 1.000 OBP. |
2024.05.08 22:48 Then_Marionberry_259 MAY 08, 2024 MUX.TO MCEWEN MINING: Q1 2024 RESULTS
 | https://preview.redd.it/tpo435m2m9zc1.png?width=3500&format=png&auto=webp&s=20977053abffd55191020bd043cfd1d971da5b90 submitted by Then_Marionberry_259 to Treaty_Creek [link] [comments] TORONTO, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) today reported its first quarter (Q1) results for the period ended March 31 st , 2024. “During a recent trip to Argentina, together with several members of our senior management, we had the distinct pleasure of meeting with President Milei. He spoke about his plans to improve the lives of people and stimulate the country’s economy through fiscal discipline and foreign-investment-friendly policies. We had a wide-ranging conversation about what steps could be taken to encourage large capital inflows to invest in productive assets that create a strong tax base and provide long-term high paying jobs. We spoke about our Los Azules copper project and how we have invested significant funds to advance it to the point where it could be producing large quantities of pure green copper cathodes by 2030. It was very refreshing to meet a head of state who is an engaging communicator with plans based on sound economic principles designed to unburden the economy and get Argentina growing. I was a fan of Javier Milei before he was elected as President, when I saw videos of him campaigning brandishing a chainsaw and promising to cut the bureaucracy, free up the economy, and encourage domestic and foreign investment. Today there exists an infectious optimism about Argentina that didn’t exist before President Milei was elected. I wanted to share my impressions as I believe it bodes well for the continued appreciation of our largest asset, Los Azules, and for our joint venture mine San José. Relaxation of exchange controls is contemplated, and the legislative reforms currently working their way through government are beneficial to large infrastructure projects across many industries, including mining. At Los Azules, we had 22 drills operating this season and we succeeded in drilling over 69,000 meters to date, an impressive achievement, putting us on track to deliver our final feasibility report in Q1 2025. During Q1 our Gold Bar mine performed well achieving a low production cost/oz due to the mine sequence being light on waste movements, the Fox Complex grappled with lower-than-expected grades which produced higher than planned cost/oz, and the San José mine had higher production and lower cost/oz for the quarter, outperforming their seasonally weaker period ,” said Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner. Financial Results McEwen Mining's ownership of McEwen Copper decreased from 51.9% to 47.7% after the October 2023 financing, and as a result the Company’s financial statements no longer consolidate McEwen Copper on a 100% basis, and instead account for McEwen Copper as an equity investment. Our gross profit in Q1 was $6.0 million , compared to a gross profit of $4.4 million in Q1 2023. A 15% increase in the gold price and a 3% increase in metal sold contributed to the improvement in gross profit. Adjusted EBITDA ( 1 ) was $6.3 million , or $0.13 per share in Q1, compared to an adjusted EBITDA of negative $2.9 million, or ($0.06) per share in Q1 2023. Adjusted EBITDA removes the impact of our McEwen Copper investment and represents the results from our mining operations. We reported a consolidated net loss of $20.4 million , or ($0.41) per share in Q1, compared to a net loss of $43.1 million, or ($0.91) per share in Q1 2023. The largest contributor to our net loss was an $18.0 million loss attributable to our investment in McEwen Copper. We also incurred $3.9 million in exploration expenses at our Fox Complex and Gold Bar mine operations. Liquidity and Capital Resources We reported consolidated cash and cash equivalents of $22.0 million and consolidated working capital of $14.1 million as at March 31, 2024, compared to the respective numbers of $23.0 million and $22.7 million at December 31, 2023. Total long-term debt was $40.0 million at the end of Q1, decreased from $65.0 million in Q1 2023. Gold & Silver Production (See Table 1) Consolidated production from our three operating mines was 32,725 gold equivalent ounces (GEOs) ( 3) in Q1, compared to 30,400 GEOs in Q1 2023. The average realized price of sales during Q1 was $2,131 per GEO for 100% owned mines and $2,214 per GEO for San José. Production guidance remains 130,000-145,000 GEOs for the full year 2024. Individual Mine Performance: Gold Bar Mine, Nevada (100% owned) At Gold Bar, we produced 11,716 GEOs, an increase of 82% compared to Q1 2023, when production was adversely impacted by major flooding. The Gold Bar mine guidance is 40,000 to 43,000 GEOs for full year 2024. Cash costs and AISC per GEO sold for the Gold Bar mine in Q1 were $1,088 and $1,201 , respectively, which was significantly lower compared to full year guidance of $1,550 and $1,750, respectively. As operations move towards higher strip ratio mining areas in the second half of 2024, we expect to see our average unit costs increase closer to guidance values. Fox Complex Mine, Ontario (100% owned) At Fox, production was below plan at 7,486 GEOs, due to lower than expected mined grades. As a result of the lower mined and stockpile grades, our cash costs ( 2) and AISC per GEO (2) sold for Fox in Q1 were $1,555 and $1,928 , respectively, higher than full year guidance of $1,325 and $1,550, respectively. Subsequent to quarter end we have begun to see higher grades of gold production and we reiterate production cost/oz guidance at Fox of 40,000 to 42,000 GEOs for the full year 2024. San José Mine (49% owned) At San José, Q1 production increased by 15% compared to Q1 2023 due to an improvement in average grade processed. San José produced 12,934 attributable GEOs during Q1, exceeding their year-to-date plan. The next three quarters in 2024 are expected to achieve higher production. We reiterate full year guidance of 50,000 to 60,000 attributable GEOs. Cash costs and AISC per GEO sold for San José in Q1 were $1,607 and $1,947 , respectively, as compared to full year guidance of $1,500 and $1,700, respectively. As production increases through 2024, average unit costs are expected to trend lower to meet guidance. San José Exploration Near mine exploration drilling is being conducted underground at the Frea, Odin, and Remal N. veins. Recently, hole SJM-663 was drilled along the southeast extension of the Frea vein and hit 12 m of 12.7 g/t Au and 101 g/t Ag at a lower elevation within the vein. This has opened a new area for additional exploration, which is underway with 260-foot (80-meter) step-outs and the potential to extend over 2,300 ft. (700 m). An open pit was constructed along the southeast portion of the Odin vein (“Contorno OP”) in an area where high grade mineralization was close to the surface. Mining from the Contorno OP was successful, therefore shallow drilling has been carried out 400 ft (120 m) along strike through a sequence of veins called Dalia, Odin, and Sigmoide Odin Sur (“SOS”) to determine if the pit can be extended, with some encouraging results summarized below (see Figure 1 ): https://preview.redd.it/pid61tp2m9zc1.png?width=720&format=png&auto=webp&s=adfc12f44ef689350f4c7c43ba2e0d90494f5bff Exploration programs were also conducted to the south of the San José mine adjacent to Newmont’s Cerro Negro mine property. Mapping and sampling were completed on the El Retiro and Liv Este targets. Geophysics and four trenches (8,200 ft or 2,500 m in total) were also completed over El Retiro. Trench results, mapping and sampling reports are pending for both targets. These targets will be interpreted over the Argentinean winter, with the plan to drill both of them in the second half of the year. Figure 1: Plan map of near surface veins and Contorno open pit https://preview.redd.it/sz2hutq2m9zc1.png?width=781&format=png&auto=webp&s=8b5da9d27af316eeec632154cc1451ab53f92c19 McEwen Copper (47.7% owned) The Los Azules project is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper porphyry copper deposits. From its creation in 2021 to the end of Q1 2024, McEwen Copper has invested over $230 million in exploration expenditures to advance the Los Azules project. Based on our financings in Q4 2023, McEwen Copper has an implied market value of $800 million. Key highlights of our Q1 and recent activities at Los Azules: Drilling Program Our 2023-2024 drilling program began in October 2023. To date, we have completed approximately 227,000 feet (69,200 meters) of drilling consisting of resource, metallurgical, geotechnical, and hydrogeological targets, in addition to drilling for condemnation and stability. With the onset of winter, rigs are currently demobilizing, and the drilling season is coming to a close. 2023-2024 Preliminary Assay Results Preliminary assay results from the 2023-2024 drilling season have been received and analyzed. These assay results include significant copper values over wide intercepts that generally correspond well with the resource block model used in the June 2023 Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for Los Azules. Selected drill highlights include:
Improved Copper Recovery Copper heap leaching metallurgical tests conducted at SGS Chile Limitada in Santiago, Chile supported an average copper recovery of 76.0% using conventional bio-heap leaching technology. This increase of 3.2% compared to the recovery rate utilized in the 2023 PEA represents a potential after-tax NPV(8%) increase of approximately $262 million. Additional details are included in our press release dated February 22, 2024. Environmental Impact Assessment The first presentation of the Environmental Impact Assessment to the Technical Evaluation Commission took place on November 24, 2023. In April 2024, McEwen Copper convened a technical meeting with members of the government's technical commission to discuss the assessment of the environmental impact report on exploitation. Timberline Acquisition On April 16, 2024, the Company entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Timberline Resources Corporation (“Timberline”) by way of a merger between Timberline and the Company. If the transaction is approved by the Timberline shareholders at an upcoming special meeting they will have the right to receive 0.01 of a share of the Company’s common stock for each share of Timberline’s common stock. The acquisition of Timberline presents McEwen Mining with the opportunity to:
Management will discuss our Q1 financial results and project developments and follow with a question and answer session. Questions can be asked directly by participants over the phone during the webcast.
Table 1 below provides production and cost results for Q1, with comparative results from Q1 2023 and our guidance range for 2024. https://preview.redd.it/dzstm8s2m9zc1.png?width=720&format=png&auto=webp&s=9e36b941e199dc736fda329ddb25d53afee1779a Notes:
The technical content of this news release related to financial results, mining and development projects has been reviewed and approved by William (Bill) Shaver, P.Eng., COO of McEwen Mining and a Qualified Person as defined by SEC S-K 1300 and the Canadian Securities Administrators National Instrument 43-101 "Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects." Reliability of Information Regarding San José Minera Santa Cruz S.A., the owner of the San José Mine, is responsible for and has supplied to the Company all reported results from the San José Mine. McEwen Mining’s joint venture partner, a subsidiary of Hochschild Mining plc, and its affiliates other than MSC do not accept responsibility for the use of project data or the adequacy or accuracy of this release. CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING NON-GAAP MEASURES In this release, we have provided information prepared or calculated according to United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”), as well as provided some non-U.S. GAAP ("non-GAAP") performance measures. Because the non-GAAP performance measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP, they may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Cash Costs and All-in Sustaining Costs Cash costs consist of mining, processing, on-site general and administrative costs, community and permitting costs related to current operations, royalty costs, refining and treatment charges (for both doré and concentrate products), sales costs, export taxes and operational stripping costs, and exclude depreciation and amortization. All-in sustaining costs consist of cash costs (as described above), plus accretion of retirement obligations and amortization of the asset retirement costs related to operating sites, sustaining exploration and development costs, sustaining capital expenditures, and sustaining lease payments. Both cash costs and all-in sustaining costs are divided by the gold equivalent ounces sold to determine cash costs and all-in sustaining costs on a per ounce basis. We use and report these measures to provide additional information regarding operational efficiencies on an individual mine basis, and believe that these measures provide investors and analysts with useful information about our underlying costs of operations. A reconciliation to production costs applicable to sales, the nearest U.S. GAAP measure is provided in McEwen Mining's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. https://preview.redd.it/eyyqe1t2m9zc1.png?width=720&format=png&auto=webp&s=da84f1fbbd190d20550ce24af27c1d2ea06bc4a0 https://preview.redd.it/j8jt37u2m9zc1.png?width=720&format=png&auto=webp&s=cc8fb8fae2f480a9270a3fccdf80d848f010798b https://preview.redd.it/wqm195v2m9zc1.png?width=720&format=png&auto=webp&s=7d04ed7386166b18dab38cdeffb7e89130b770b1 Cash Gross Profit Cash gross profit is a non-GAAP financial measure and does not have any standardized meaning. We use cash gross profit to evaluate our operating performance and ability to generate cash flow; we disclose cash gross profit as we believe this measure provides valuable assistance to investors and analysts in evaluating our ability to finance our ongoing business and capital activities. The most directly comparable measure prepared in accordance with GAAP is gross profit. Cash gross profit is calculated by adding depletion and depreciation to gross profit. A reconciliation to gross profit, the nearest U.S. GAAP measure is provided in McEwen Mining's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA per share Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is a non-GAAP financial measure and does not have any standardized meaning. We use adjusted EBITDA to evaluate our operating performance and ability to generate cash flow from our wholly owned operations in production; we disclose this metric as we believe this measure provides valuable assistance to investors and analysts in evaluating our ability to finance our precious metal operations and capital activities separately from our copper exploration operations. The most directly comparable measure prepared in accordance with GAAP is net loss before income and mining taxes. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding back McEwen Copper's income or loss impacts on our consolidated income or loss before income and mining taxes. https://preview.redd.it/2t4ac2w2m9zc1.png?width=720&format=png&auto=webp&s=2fe4061835b835bef4dd729195b4d71f0633f3ea CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and information, including "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements and information expressed, as at the date of this news release, McEwen Mining Inc.'s (the "Company") estimates, forecasts, projections, expectations or beliefs as to future events and results. Forward-looking statements and information are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies, and there can be no assurance that such statements and information will prove to be accurate. Therefore, actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements and information. Risks and uncertainties that could cause results or future events to differ materially from current expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuations in the market price of precious metals, mining industry risks, political, economic, social and security risks associated with foreign operations, the ability of the Company to receive or receive in a timely manner permits or other approvals required in connection with operations, risks associated with the construction of mining operations and commencement of production and the projected costs thereof, risks related to litigation, the state of the capital markets, environmental risks and hazards, uncertainty as to calculation of mineral resources and reserves, foreign exchange volatility, foreign exchange controls, foreign currency risk, and other risks. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information included herein, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to reissue or update forward-looking statements or information as a result of new information or events after the date hereof except as may be required by law. See McEwen Mining's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, under the caption "Risk Factors", for additional information on risks, uncertainties and other factors relating to the forward-looking statements and information regarding the Company. All forward-looking statements and information made in this news release are qualified by this cautionary statement. The NYSE and TSX have not reviewed and do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this news release, which has been prepared by management of McEwen Mining Inc. ABOUT MCEWEN MINING McEwen Mining is a gold and silver producer with operations in Nevada, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. McEwen Mining also holds a 47.7% interest in McEwen Copper, which is developing the large, advanced-stage Los Azules copper project in Argentina. The Company’s goal is to improve the productivity and life of its assets with the objective of increasing the share price and providing a yield. Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner, has a personal investment in the Company of US$220 million. His annual salary is US$1. Want News Fast? 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2024.05.08 13:15 HotSarcasm $TEVA: Teva Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Reaffirms 2024 Financial Outlook
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Mr. Richard Francis, Teva's President and CEO, said, "In 2024 Teva is off to a good start, with global revenues of $3.8 billion showing growth of 5% in local currency terms compared to Q1 2023, fueled by robust growth in our generics business across all regions, and continued growth of our innovative brands AUSTEDO and AJOVY." Mr. Francis continued, “As we mark the first anniversary of our Pivot to Growth Strategy, I am proud of the significant strides we have been making in realizing the goals and milestones we set out to achieve on our journey to growth, including the progression of our innovative pipeline and growth drivers, as well as the recent FDA approvals of SIMLANDI and SELARSDI, the biosimilars to Humira® and Stelara®, respectively, and the positive Phase 3 efficacy results for olanzapine Once-Monthly LAI announced this morning. The study met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a well-tolerated effective long-acting treatment option for schizophrenia, with no incidence of post-injection delirium/sedation syndrome (PDSS) observed to date. As we continue to accelerate our growth progress, we reaffirm our financial guidance for 2024." Pivot to Growth Strategy In May 2023, we introduced our “Pivot to Growth” strategy, which is based on four key pillars: (i) delivering on our growth engines, mainly AUSTEDO, AJOVY, UZEDY® and our late-stage pipeline of biosimilars; (ii) stepping up innovation through delivering on our late-stage innovative pipeline assets as well as building up our early-stage pipeline organically and potentially through business development activities; (iii) sustaining our generics medicines powerhouse with a global commercial footprint, focused portfolio, pipeline and manufacturing footprint; and (iv) focusing our business by optimizing our portfolio and global manufacturing footprint to enable strategic capital deployment to accelerate our near and long-term growth engines and reorganizing certain of our business units to a more optimal structure, while also reorganizing key business units to enhance operational efficiency. First Quarter 2024 Consolidated Results The data presented in this press release with respect to operating income (loss), income (loss) before income taxes, income taxes (benefit), net income (loss) attributable to Teva and earnings (loss) per share for prior period has been revised to reflect a revision in relation to a contingent consideration and related expenses. For additional information, see note 1b to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and note 1c to our consolidated financial statements included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2024. Revenues in the first quarter of 2024 were $3,819 million, an increase of 4% in U.S. dollars or 5% in local currency terms compared to the first quarter of 2023. This increase was mainly due to higher revenues from generic products in all our segments, from AUSTEDO, as well as from AJOVY in our Europe and International Markets segments, partially offset by lower revenues from COPAXONE®, and from Anda, our distribution business in the U.S. Exchange rate movements during the first quarter of 2024, net of hedging effects, negatively impacted overall revenues by $39 million, compared to the first quarter of 2023. Exchange rate movements during the first quarter of 2024, including hedging effects, negatively impacted our operating income and non-GAAP operating income each by $11 million compared to the first quarter of 2023. Gross profit in the first quarter of 2024 was $1,771 million, an increase of 12% compared to $1,582 million in the first quarter of 2023. Gross profit margin was 46.4% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 43.2% in the first quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP gross profit was $1,963 million in the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 9% compared to $1,796 million in the first quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP gross profit margin was 51.4% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 49.1% in the first quarter of 2023. The increase in both gross profit margin and non-GAAP gross profit margin was mainly due to a favorable mix of products as well as a decrease in our operational costs. Research and Development (R&D) expenses, net in the first quarter of 2024 were $242 million, an increase of 4% compared to $234 million in the first quarter of 2023, as we continued to execute on our Pivot to Growth Strategy. Our higher R&D expenses, net in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the first quarter of 2023, were mainly due to an increase related to our late-stage innovative pipeline in neuroscience (mainly neuropsychiatry) and in immunology and immuno-oncology. Our R&D expenses, net in the first quarter of 2024 were also impacted by reimbursements from our strategic partnerships. Selling and Marketing (S&M) expenses in the first quarter of 2024 were $608 million, an increase of 11% compared to the first quarter of 2023 to support our Pivot to Growth strategy, mainly related to commercial activities for AUSTEDO and UZEDY in the U.S. General and Administrative (G&A) expenses in the first quarter of 2024 were $278 million, a decrease of 6% compared to the first quarter of 2023, mainly due to lower litigation fees in the first quarter of 2024. Operating loss in the first quarter of 2024 was $218 million, compared to an operating loss of $13 million in the first quarter of 2023. Operating loss as a percentage of revenues was 5.7% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to an operating loss as a percentage of revenues of 0.4% in the first quarter of 2023. The higher operating loss in the first quarter of 2024 was mainly due to higher other assets impairments, restructuring costs and other items, as well as higher S&M expenses in the first quarter of 2024, partially offset by higher gross profit, lower legal settlements and loss contingencies and lower intangible asset impairments in the first quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP operating income in the first quarter of 2024 was $892 million representing a non-GAAP operating margin of 23.4% compared to non-GAAP operating income of $785 million representing a non-GAAP operating margin of 21.4% in the first quarter of 2023. The increase in non-GAAP operating margin in the first quarter of 2024 was mainly impacted by an increase in non-GAAP gross profit margin, partially offset by higher S&M expenses as a percentage of revenues. Financial expenses, net in the first quarter of 2024 were $250 million, mainly comprised of net-interest expenses of $233 million. In the first quarter of 2023, financial expenses, net were $260 million, mainly comprised of net-interest expenses of $236 million. In the first quarter of 2024, we recognized a tax benefit of $52 million, on a pre-tax loss of $467 million. In the first quarter of 2023, we recognized a tax benefit of $19 million, on a pre-tax loss of $272 million. Our tax rate for the first quarter of 2024 was mainly affected by deferred tax benefits resulting from Intellectual Property ("IP")- related integration plans. Such integration plans have been adopted, among others, in an effort of addressing the global adoption of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Pillar Two minimum effective corporate tax, commencing in 2024. Tax rate in the first quarter of 2024 was 11.1%, compared to 7.1% in the first quarter of 2023. Our tax rate for the first quarter of 2024 was mainly affected by deferred tax benefits resulting from intellectual property related integration plans. Non-GAAP tax rate in the first quarter of 2024 was 15.0%, compared to 15.5% in the first quarter of 2023. Our non-GAAP tax rate in the first quarter of 2024 was mainly affected by deferred tax benefits resulting from IP-related integration plans, the generation of profits in various jurisdictions with different tax rates, tax benefits in Israel and other countries, as well as infrequent or non-recurring items. Our non-GAAP tax rate in the first quarter of 2023 was mainly affected by the geographic mix of earnings and interest expense disallowances. We expect our annual non-GAAP tax rate for 2024 to be between 14%-17%, higher than our non-GAAP tax rate for 2023, which was 13%, mainly due to a reduced net tax benefit related to deferred tax resulting from IP-related integration plans in 2024 compared to 2023. Net loss attributable to Teva and loss per share in the first quarter of 2024 were $139 million and $0.12, respectively, compared to net loss attributable to Teva and loss per share of $220 million and $0.20, respectively, in the first quarter of 2023. The lower net loss in the first quarter of 2024 was mainly due to higher net loss attributable to non-controlling interests, higher gross profit and lower legal settlements and loss contingencies, partially offset by higher other asset impairments, restructuring and other items, as discussed above. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Teva and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share in the first quarter of 2024 were $548 million and $0.48, respectively, compared to $457 million and $0.40, respectively, in the first quarter of 2023. Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests was $280 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss attributable to non-controlling interests of $33 million in the first quarter of 2023. The higher net loss in the first quarter of 2024 was mainly due to higher impairments of tangible assets largely related to the classification of a business in our International Markets segment as held for sale. Adjusted EBITDA was $1,005 million in the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 12% compared to $899 million in the first quarter of 2023. As of March 31, 2024 and 2023, the fully diluted share count for purposes of calculating our market capitalization was approximately 1,167 million and 1,158 million, respectively. Non-GAAP information: net non-GAAP adjustments in the first quarter of 2024 were $688 million. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Teva and non-GAAP diluted EPS for the first quarter of 2024 were adjusted to exclude the following items:
For a reconciliation of the U.S. GAAP results to the adjusted non-GAAP figures and for additional information, see the tables below and the information included under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Investors should consider non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as replacement for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Cash flow used in operating activities during the first quarter of 2024 was $124 million, compared to $145 million of cash flow used in operating activities in the first quarter of 2023. The lower cash flow used in operating activities in the first quarter of 2024 resulted mainly from higher profit in our Europe segment, partially offset by changes in certain working capital items, including a negative impact from accounts payables. During the first quarter of 2024, we generated free cash flow of $32 million, which we define as comprising $124 million in cash flow used in operating activities, $295 million in beneficial interest collected in exchange for securitized accounts receivables (under our EU securitization program), partially offset by $124 million in cash used for capital investment and $15 million in cash used for acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired. During the first quarter of 2023, we generated free cash flow of $41 million, which we define as comprising $145 million in cash flow used in operating activities, $323 million in beneficial interest collected in exchange for securitized accounts receivables (under our EU securitization program) and $2 million in proceeds from divestitures of businesses and other assets, partially offset by $139 million in cash used for capital investment. As of March 31, 2024, our debt was $19,643 million, compared to $19,833 million as of December 31, 2023. This decrease was mainly due to $193 million of exchange rate fluctuations. The portion of total debt classified as short-term as of March 31, 2024 was 16% compared to 8% as of December 31, 2023. Our average debt maturity was approximately 5.7 years as of March 31, 2024, compared to 6.0 years as of December 31, 2023. On May 3, 2024, the terms of our revolving credit facility ("RCF") were amended to update the Company’s maximum permitted leverage ratio under the RCF for certain periods. Under the terms of the RCF, as amended, the Company’s leverage ratio shall not exceed (i) 4.00x in 2024, 2025 and in the first quarter of 2026, (ii) 3.75x in the second, third and fourth quarters of 2026, and (iii) 3.50x in the first quarter of 2027 and onwards. The RCF permits the Company to increase the maximum leverage ratio if it consummates or commences certain material transactions. Segment Results for the first Quarter of 2024 United States Segment As part of a recent shift in executive management responsibilities and in line with our Pivot to Growth strategy, commencing January 1, 2024, Canada is reported as part of our International Markets segment and the segment previously known as our “North America” segment is now referred to as our “United States” segment. Prior period amounts were recast to reflect this change. The following table presents revenues, expenses and profit for our United States segment for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023: https://preview.redd.it/0tglw4vbr6zc1.png?width=1652&format=png&auto=webp&s=f40a89b74bfb135517ac47f0b4a812d86d99aebf Revenues from our United States segment in the first quarter of 2024 were $1,725 million, an increase of $48 million, or 3%, compared to the first quarter of 2023. This increase was mainly due to higher revenues from AUSTEDO, and higher revenues from generic products, partially offset by lower revenues from certain innovative products, primarily COPAXONE and BENDEKA®and TREANDA®, as well as from Anda, our distribution business. Revenues by Major Products and Activities The following table presents revenues for our United States segment by major products and activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023: https://preview.redd.it/9ibpylwfr6zc1.png?width=1650&format=png&auto=webp&s=79e221478e8607ad46f8fe3f80dd5f23215764ab * Other revenues in the first quarter of 2023 were higher compared to the first quarter of 2024, mainly due to a reduction in estimated liabilities in connection with ProAir® HFA during the first quarter of 2023 following its discontinuation. Generic products revenues in our United States segment (including biosimilars) in the first quarter of 2024 were $808 million, an increase of 8% compared to the first quarter of 2023, mainly due to revenues from lenalidomide capsules (the generic version of Revlimid®), partially offset by increased competition to other generic products. In the first quarter of 2024, our total prescriptions were approximately 314 million (based on trailing twelve months), representing 8.2% of total U.S. generic prescriptions, compared to approximately 312 million (based on trailing twelve months), representing 8.3% of total U.S. generic prescriptions in the first quarter of 2023, all according to IQVIA data. On February 24, 2024, Alvotech and Teva announced that the FDA approved SIMLANDI (adalimumab-ryvk) injection, as an interchangeable biosimilar to Humira®, for the treatment of adult rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, adult psoriatic arthritis, adult ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, adult ulcerative colitis, adult plaque psoriasis, adult hidradenitis suppurativa and adult uveitis. On April 16, 2024, Alvotech and Teva announced that the FDA has approved SELARSDI (ustekinumab-aekn) injection for subcutaneous use, as a biosimilar to Stelara®, for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and for active psoriatic arthritis in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older. In June 2023, Alvotech and Teva reached a settlement and license agreement with Johnson & Johnson, granting a licensed entry date in the U.S. no later than February 21, 2025. AJOVY revenues in our United States segment in the first quarter of 2024 were $45 million, flat compared to the first quarter of 2023. In the first quarter of 2024, AJOVY’s exit market share in the United States in terms of total number of prescriptions was 27.4% compared to 24.5% in the first quarter of 2023. AUSTEDO revenues in our United States segment in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 67%, to $282 million, compared to $170 million in the first quarter of 2023, mainly due to growth in volume including the launch of AUSTEDO XR in May 2023, as well as expanded access for patients and increased investment to support higher demand. AUSTEDO XR (deutetrabenazine) extended-release tablets was approved by the FDA on February 17, 2023, and became commercially available in the U.S. in May 2023. AUSTEDO XR is a new once-daily formulation indicated in adults for tardive dyskinesia and chorea associated with Huntington’s disease, additional to the currently marketed twice-daily AUSTEDO. AUSTEDO XR is protected by ten Orange Book patents expiring between 2031 and 2041. UZEDY (risperidone) extended-release injectable suspension was approved by the FDA on April 28, 2023 for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults, and was launched in the U.S. in May 2023. UZEDY is a subcutaneous, long-acting formulation of risperidone that controls the steady release of risperidone. UZEDY is protected by nine Orange Book patents expiring between 2025 and 2033. We are moving forward with plans to launch UZEDY in other countries around the world. BENDEKA and TREANDA combined revenues in our United States segment in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by 26% to $46 million, compared to the first quarter of 2023, mainly due to generic bendamustine products entry into the market. The orphan drug exclusivity that had attached to bendamustine products expired in December 2022. COPAXONE revenues in our United States segment in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by 58% to $30 million, compared to the first quarter of 2023, mainly due to generic competition and a decrease in glatiramer acetate market share due to availability of alternative therapies. COPAXONE revenues in the first quarter of 2024 were also negatively impacted by an increase in sales allowance due to a non-recurring item. Anda revenues from third-party products in our United States segment in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by 10% to $381 million, compared to $424 million in the first quarter of 2023, mainly due to lower demand from seasonal and other market conditions. Anda, our distribution business in the United States, distributes generic and innovative medicines and OTC pharmaceutical products from Teva and various third-party manufacturers to independent retail pharmacies, pharmacy retail chains, hospitals and physician offices in the United States. Anda is able to compete in the distribution market by maintaining a broad portfolio of products, competitive pricing and delivery throughout the United States. United States Gross Profit Gross profit from our United States segment in the first quarter of 2024 was $858 million, an increase of 9% compared to $789 million in the first quarter of 2023. Gross profit margin for our United States segment in the first quarter of 2024 increased to 49.8%, compared to 47.0% in the first quarter of 2023. This increase was mainly due to a favorable mix of products primarily driven by an increase in revenues from AUSTEDO and lenalidomide capsules (the generic version of Revlimid®), as well as a decrease in our operational costs. United States Profit Profit from our United States segment consists of gross profit less R&D expenses, S&M expenses, G&A expenses and any other income related to this segment. Segment profit does not include amortization and certain other items. Profit from our United States segment in the first quarter of 2024 was $350 million, an increase of 4% compared to $338 million in the first quarter of 2023. This increase was mainly due to higher gross profit, partially offset by higher S&M expenses. Europe Segment Our Europe segment includes the European Union, the United Kingdom and certain other European countries. The following table presents revenues, expenses and profit for our Europe segment for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023: https://preview.redd.it/m4cnaqwjr6zc1.png?width=1650&format=png&auto=webp&s=d29a29376f622215efb969c1af9fc9bdb0a1a63c Revenues from our Europe segment in the first quarter of 2024 were $1,272 million, an increase of 7%, or $88 million, compared to the first quarter of 2023. In local currency terms, revenues increased by 4% compared to the first quarter of 2023, mainly due to higher revenues from generic products and AJOVY. In the first quarter of 2024, revenues from our Europe segment were positively impacted by exchange rate fluctuations of $43 million, including hedging effects, compared to the first quarter of 2023. Revenues in the first quarter of 2024 included $8 million from a positive hedging impact, which is included in “Other” in the table below. Revenues in the first quarter of 2023 included $6 million from a negative hedging impact, which is included in “Other” in the table below. Revenues by Major Products and Activities The following table presents revenues for our Europe segment by major products and activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023: https://preview.redd.it/sirwlizmr6zc1.png?width=1656&format=png&auto=webp&s=763b9e060eb705c6d19a11d9c8efa140615b8368 Generic products revenues (including OTC and biosimilar products) in our Europe segment in the first quarter of 2024, were $1,004 million, an increase of 8% compared to the first quarter of 2023. In local currency terms, revenues increased by 5%, mainly due to higher volumes. AJOVY revenues in our Europe segment in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 42% to $51 million, compared to $36 million in the first quarter of 2023. In local currency terms revenues increased by 40%, mainly due to growth in European countries in which AJOVY had previously been launched. COPAXONE revenues in our Europe segment in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by 4% to $57 million, compared to the first quarter of 2023. In local currency terms, revenues decreased by 5%, due to price reductions and a decline in volume resulting from competing glatiramer acetate products and availability of alternative therapies. Respiratory products revenues in our Europe segment in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by 3% to $66 million compared to the first quarter of 2023. In local currency terms, revenues decreased by 5% compared to the first quarter of 2023, mainly due to net price reductions and lower volumes. Europe Gross Profit Gross profit from our Europe segment in the first quarter of 2024 was $738 million, an increase of 13% compared to $655 million in the first quarter of 2023. Gross profit margin for our Europe segment in the first quarter of 2024 increased to 58.0%, compared to 55.3% in the first quarter of 2023. This increase was mainly due to a favorable mix of products as well as a decrease in our operational costs. Europe Profit Profit from our Europe segment consists of gross profit less R&D expenses, S&M expenses, G&A expenses and any other income related to this segment. Segment profit does not include amortization and certain other items. Profit from our Europe segment in the first quarter of 2024 was $423 million, an increase of 22%, compared to $345 million in the first quarter of 2023. This increase was mainly due to higher gross profit, as described above. International Markets Segment Our International Markets segment includes all countries in which we operate other than the United States and countries included in our Europe segment. As part of a recent shift in executive management responsibilities, commencing January 1, 2024, Canada is reported under our International Markets segment and is no longer included as part of our United States segment. Prior period amounts were recast to reflect this change. The countries in our International Markets segment include highly regulated, mainly generic markets, such as Canada and Israel, branded generics-oriented markets, such as Russia and certain Latin America markets and hybrid markets, such as Japan. The following table presents revenues, expenses and profit for our International Markets segment for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023: https://preview.redd.it/q5y53mcqr6zc1.png?width=1646&format=png&auto=webp&s=156ac05a7358272308c626694ba7c4cfac1a2db8 Revenues from our International Markets segment in the first quarter of 2024 were $597 million, an increase of 3% compared to the first quarter of 2023. In local currency terms, revenues increased by 17% compared to the first quarter of 2023, mainly due to higher revenues from generic products in most markets, partially offset by regulatory price reductions and generic competition to off-patented products in Japan. In the first quarter of 2024, revenues were negatively impacted by exchange rate fluctuations of $82 million, net of hedging effects, compared to the first quarter of 2023. Revenues in the first quarter of 2024 included $4 million from a positive hedging impact, compared to a minimal hedging impact in the first quarter of 2023, which are included in “Other” in the table below. Revenues by Major Products and Activities The following table presents revenues for our International Markets segment by major products and activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023: https://preview.redd.it/89uw2u7tr6zc1.png?width=1660&format=png&auto=webp&s=037437b5ca242a624dd9514bedb61cd1cf0c61c9 Generic products revenues (including OTC products) in our International Markets segment were $477 million in the first quarter of 2024, flat compared to the first quarter of 2023. In local currency terms, revenues increased by 16% compared to the first quarter of 2023, mainly due to higher revenues in most markets, largely driven by price increases as a result of higher costs due to inflationary pressure and higher volumes, partially offset by regulatory price reductions and generic competition to off-patented products in Japan. AJOVY was launched in certain markets in our International Markets segment, including in Canada, Japan, Australia, Israel, South Korea, Brazil and others. We are moving forward with plans to launch AJOVY in other markets. AJOVY revenues in our International Markets segment in the first quarter of 2024 were $17 million, compared to $13 million in the first quarter of 2023. COPAXONE revenues in our International Markets segment in the first quarter of 2024 were $12 million compared to $17 million in the first quarter of 2023. AUSTEDO was launched in China and Israel in 2021 and in Brazil in 2022, for the treatment of chorea associated with Huntington’s disease and for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia. In February 2024, we announced a strategic partnership for the marketing and distribution of AUSTEDO in China. We continue with additional submissions in various other markets. International Markets Gross Profit Gross profit from our International Markets segment in the first quarter of 2024 was $297 million, an increase of 4% compared to $285 million in the first quarter of 2023. Gross profit margin for our International Markets segment in the first quarter of 2024 increased to 49.7%, compared to 49.0% in the first quarter of 2023. This increase was mainly due to price increases largely as a result of inflationary pressures and a favorable mix of products, partially offset by regulatory price reductions and generic competition to off-patented products in Japan, as well as higher costs due to inflationary and other macroeconomic pressures. International Markets Profit Profit from our International Markets segment consists of gross profit less R&D expenses, S&M expenses, G&A expenses and any other income related to this segment. Segment profit does not include amortization and certain other items. Profit from our International Markets segment in the first quarter of 2024 was $117 million, an increase of 8%, compared to $108 million in the first quarter of 2023. Other Activities We have other sources of revenues, primarily the sale of APIs to third parties, certain contract manufacturing services and an out-licensing platform offering a portfolio of products to other pharmaceutical companies through our affiliate Medis. Our other activities are not included in our United States, Europe or International Markets segments described above. On January 31, 2024, we announced that we intend to divest our API business (including its R&D, manufacturing and commercial activities) through a sale, which divestment is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025. The intention to divest is in alignment with our Pivot to Growth strategy. However, there can be no assurance regarding the ultimate timing or structure of a potential divestiture or that a divestiture will be agreed or completed at all. Revenues from other activities in the first quarter of 2024 were $225 million, an increase of 3% in U.S. dollars, or 2% in local currency terms compared to the first quarter of 2023. API sales to third parties in the first quarter of 2024 were $128 million, reflecting an increase of 2% in both U.S. dollars and local currency terms, compared to the first quarter of 2023, following a reallocation of an immaterial business within our other activities, in line with our intention to divest our API business. FULL RELEASE: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240508490531/en/ |
2024.05.07 03:07 A_Soporific So I went to a city council meeting and election season is in full swing.
There wasn't a lot on the agenda today, just the stuff from last week's work session that was approved with no additional comment (goodbye hero truck). That said, there was a lot going on. A bunch of candidates were there who wanted to speak.
The first was Sara Torres, who sad that she went to that Meet and Greet since the last full meeting and although she put it on Facebook Live the sound was messed up, so if you wanted to hear more about it just email her.
Jason Acree was up next. He's planning another meet and greet for just him. This one at Taco Del Chavos this Saturday from 1-3. And he also wants those emails.
Anthony Guiterez was next. He said that he got a lot of people who were complaining about the scoreboards at Adams Park (I remember Sara Torres brought this up at her meet and greet). Other things that people complained to him about were the Potholes on Ben King and some folks at Galt Commons were very annoyed that the developer promised a pool and it looks like they're going to renege on the deal.
The mayor decided to chime in here. Apparently, people have gotten quite nasty about the scoreboards and he's a bit hurt by the negative comments directed at Parks & Recs. The have ordered the scoreboards but there have been manufacturing delays according to the company. The city put out bids back in December of last year and got no takers. They put out another round in January and also got not takers. They were able to get around state bidding laws by having them custom made, but couldn't put out the contract until March. The city knows about the issue and is doing something about it, but it takes time. The mayor would prefer that you direct abuse and complaints to him and not specific members of staff.
Kay Morgan, candidate for Cobb County Commission Chair, wants you to know that she's mad about the T-SPLOST and the reliance of the county on out of touch non-resident consultants. She used to work in banking and is now a realtor, so she knows about money stuff and has been all over the county.
Shelia Edwards is also running for Cobb County Commission Chair. She is mad about the taxes and wants to roll back millage. There are three different kinds of taxes that are being raised and she's worried about bills going up for retired people. She's also upset about the consultants, since she knows how to spend money.
The STS was the next thing on the agenda. The "Service Delivery Strategy", basically all the cities in Cobb are going after the County because the county was billing them for services the city provided instead. Rather than all of the cities negotiating separately, Kennesaw agreed to share a lawyer for the final mediation so that all the cities will get what they should and no city would throw the others under the bus for a sweetheart deal.
Pat Ferris got a call as they were approving the consent agenda from last time. It was spam. He was annoyed.
One of the things that I don't talk about is Andrew. He just graduated High School and gives a history presentation every week. This time he talked about the time in 1974 Johnny Cash visited Kennesaw to film a documentary about trains. "Riding the Rails". Apparently it's on YouTube, if you want to see a few clips of him standing in Depot Park in the 1970s.
The Council E-Mail got two E-Mails. Both commenting on the Treehouse situation. It's unlikely that the city will budge because the Fire Marshal won't authorize the commercial use of the structure.
The Angry Old People got up to speak for the first time in a while. It's good to see. They wanted to say congrats about First Friday Concert this last Friday. They didn't see the Mayor dance, but they did see a lady in a wheelchair dance. They thought that was neat. They saw several city council members clean up afterwards and approved. They said that you missed out if you didn't go.
A newbie by the name John Little turned up. He doesn't engage in social media much, but people have been reposting the social media drama in his bubble and he doesn't like the "trash talk". He wants y'all to cut it out and just talk to them if you have questions about them.
From here it was mostly winding down.
The city manager said that the Kennesaw Merchants Association and the Downtown Development Authority did a good job for the summer concert series that just opened this last Friday. But he wanted to do some real talk about the just-finished Mac Dobbs and Ben King issue. The city just wrapped up putting in sidewalks, traffic calming, and other improvements to Mac Dobbs and that took years and TSPLOST funding. People complain when they don't realize how much work needs to happen before they can pull something like that off. The same is true for Ben King, the city doesn't have all the right of ways to fix it once and for all, but they're working on not just fixing potholes but deepening the road so it won't wear out so fast, and putting in turn lanes and much improved sidewalks. They just need some time and some local landowners on board already. The Ribbon cutting for the amphitheater will be June 14th, and the First Friday concerts will be moved there later in the year.
Councilman Jones broke his phone when trying to take care of his kids late at night. He got some ribbing from the Mayor over it. Speaking of, his son is now out of the hospital. Congratulations! There was also a church roundtable he attended and he appreciates the willingness of local groups to work together.
Councilwoman Orochena said that she had fun at the concert, and good job to those adults who parked their chairs between the kids playing and the busy street. She noticed and appreciates it.
Councilman Ferris survived his birthday. He also said that there is so much going on that people don't necessarily knows about. He'd like the city council to share about events and stuff.
Councilwoman Viars congratulated Councilman Jones on his son coming home. She also pointed out that the Farmer's Market kicked off today. It'll be every Monday from 3:30-7:00 at the corner of Main Street and Moon Station this summer.
I actually went to the Farmer's Market today. There were eight or so vendors, including a nice farm that is perfectly willing to sell you half a cow. I got some French bread, apple cider donuts, strawberry-apple cider, and not quite as much fresh veggies as I should have.
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The first was Sara Torres, who sad that she went to that Meet and Greet since the last full meeting and although she put it on Facebook Live the sound was messed up, so if you wanted to hear more about it just email her.
Jason Acree was up next. He's planning another meet and greet for just him. This one at Taco Del Chavos this Saturday from 1-3. And he also wants those emails.
Anthony Guiterez was next. He said that he got a lot of people who were complaining about the scoreboards at Adams Park (I remember Sara Torres brought this up at her meet and greet). Other things that people complained to him about were the Potholes on Ben King and some folks at Galt Commons were very annoyed that the developer promised a pool and it looks like they're going to renege on the deal.
The mayor decided to chime in here. Apparently, people have gotten quite nasty about the scoreboards and he's a bit hurt by the negative comments directed at Parks & Recs. The have ordered the scoreboards but there have been manufacturing delays according to the company. The city put out bids back in December of last year and got no takers. They put out another round in January and also got not takers. They were able to get around state bidding laws by having them custom made, but couldn't put out the contract until March. The city knows about the issue and is doing something about it, but it takes time. The mayor would prefer that you direct abuse and complaints to him and not specific members of staff.
Kay Morgan, candidate for Cobb County Commission Chair, wants you to know that she's mad about the T-SPLOST and the reliance of the county on out of touch non-resident consultants. She used to work in banking and is now a realtor, so she knows about money stuff and has been all over the county.
Shelia Edwards is also running for Cobb County Commission Chair. She is mad about the taxes and wants to roll back millage. There are three different kinds of taxes that are being raised and she's worried about bills going up for retired people. She's also upset about the consultants, since she knows how to spend money.
The STS was the next thing on the agenda. The "Service Delivery Strategy", basically all the cities in Cobb are going after the County because the county was billing them for services the city provided instead. Rather than all of the cities negotiating separately, Kennesaw agreed to share a lawyer for the final mediation so that all the cities will get what they should and no city would throw the others under the bus for a sweetheart deal.
Pat Ferris got a call as they were approving the consent agenda from last time. It was spam. He was annoyed.
One of the things that I don't talk about is Andrew. He just graduated High School and gives a history presentation every week. This time he talked about the time in 1974 Johnny Cash visited Kennesaw to film a documentary about trains. "Riding the Rails". Apparently it's on YouTube, if you want to see a few clips of him standing in Depot Park in the 1970s.
The Council E-Mail got two E-Mails. Both commenting on the Treehouse situation. It's unlikely that the city will budge because the Fire Marshal won't authorize the commercial use of the structure.
The Angry Old People got up to speak for the first time in a while. It's good to see. They wanted to say congrats about First Friday Concert this last Friday. They didn't see the Mayor dance, but they did see a lady in a wheelchair dance. They thought that was neat. They saw several city council members clean up afterwards and approved. They said that you missed out if you didn't go.
A newbie by the name John Little turned up. He doesn't engage in social media much, but people have been reposting the social media drama in his bubble and he doesn't like the "trash talk". He wants y'all to cut it out and just talk to them if you have questions about them.
From here it was mostly winding down.
The city manager said that the Kennesaw Merchants Association and the Downtown Development Authority did a good job for the summer concert series that just opened this last Friday. But he wanted to do some real talk about the just-finished Mac Dobbs and Ben King issue. The city just wrapped up putting in sidewalks, traffic calming, and other improvements to Mac Dobbs and that took years and TSPLOST funding. People complain when they don't realize how much work needs to happen before they can pull something like that off. The same is true for Ben King, the city doesn't have all the right of ways to fix it once and for all, but they're working on not just fixing potholes but deepening the road so it won't wear out so fast, and putting in turn lanes and much improved sidewalks. They just need some time and some local landowners on board already. The Ribbon cutting for the amphitheater will be June 14th, and the First Friday concerts will be moved there later in the year.
Councilman Jones broke his phone when trying to take care of his kids late at night. He got some ribbing from the Mayor over it. Speaking of, his son is now out of the hospital. Congratulations! There was also a church roundtable he attended and he appreciates the willingness of local groups to work together.
Councilwoman Orochena said that she had fun at the concert, and good job to those adults who parked their chairs between the kids playing and the busy street. She noticed and appreciates it.
Councilman Ferris survived his birthday. He also said that there is so much going on that people don't necessarily knows about. He'd like the city council to share about events and stuff.
Councilwoman Viars congratulated Councilman Jones on his son coming home. She also pointed out that the Farmer's Market kicked off today. It'll be every Monday from 3:30-7:00 at the corner of Main Street and Moon Station this summer.
I actually went to the Farmer's Market today. There were eight or so vendors, including a nice farm that is perfectly willing to sell you half a cow. I got some French bread, apple cider donuts, strawberry-apple cider, and not quite as much fresh veggies as I should have.
2024.05.06 22:45 Dumbidiot1323 One year in Japan - Snow and Sakura, in February! (February 2023)
Hello and welcome to another report of my 1 year stay in Japan. Slowly but surely, this thing is nearing its end with only 4 months left to cover. But they're all pretty packed as far as activities and travels went, which you'll see in this very report. Back in February 2023, three of my friends came to Japan on vacation for almost 4 weeks. Two of them were first timers in Japan, so I was fairly excited to show them around together with my other "veteran" friend (I know you are reading this, don't think too highly of yourself now!). The travel itinerary was as follows: (Tokyo) - Sapporo - Hakodate - Tokyo - Kawaguchiko - Numazu - Osaka - Kyoto - Tokyo, with some day trips here and there and the FIRST SAKURA we/I had seen that year!
Be warned that this report may be a bit "special" as far as writing goes because I know they're reading this.
Previous reports can be found below:
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Sapporo
Once again I would find myself in Sapporo. This was my first domestic flight in Japan and it definitely made my previous trip to Sapporo by train in September 2022 hurt because it further strengthened my opinion that I should have taken flights back then too. I went to Haneda, checked-in my suitcase and then waited for two of my friends who were flying into Tokyo from Germany. Another friend had been in Tokyo for a few days already and bummed about in Hokkaido already. My friends arrived, mentally drained as expected, we checked them into the flights from Tokyo to Sapporo and went on our way. The flight took less than two hours and went pretty smoothly. Which can't exactly be said about our trip from the airport to our Airbnb because who knew that traversing a city with piles of snow with suitcases would be less than ideal? Especially because large parts of Sapporo don't even get cleared from the snow. Some of the sidewalks outside the "center" (Susukino) weren't cleared at all, which was ...an experience.
Either way, we arrived safely at our accommodation, which was an Airbnb not even 15 minutes away on foot from Susukino. And it had a fairly amazing view from the balcony. We got ourselves some hot lemon tea (KIRIN hot lemon is a life saver) and a couple of snacks and that was it because it was already evening and my two friends had been travelling for 24h+ and multiple flights!
Regardless of jet lag, we immediately made our way to Otaru on the next day because there was a Snow Miku exhibition there and my friends are big fans. The train ride from Sapporo to Otaru was pretty bad, probably one of the worst rides I ever experienced in Japan due to the combination of packed + heat blasting AC and multiple prolonged stops along the route due to snow being cleared off tracks. Otaru itself was very pretty and it had been a loooong time since I had seen this much snow - we just don't get that much in western Germany these days but I always loved snow.
Once we had checked out the Miku exhibition, I made a little mistake (I will blame Google maps) and it took quite a bit for us to get back from the place the exhibition was held at to Sakaimachi street. The detour took us along the harbour and other fairly snowed in areas. Underneath this, for example, is supposed to be a park. Eventually we got back to Sakaimachi and walked around, looking for a place to eat. We decided on a place serving udon and if I recall correctly, all of us ordered curry udon and it was fantastic. A hot bowl of udon really hit the spot after walking around in the cold for more than an hour. Afterwards, we checked some spots in Sakaimachi, bought some cookies at Rokkatei and then did the obligatory walk along the canal before heading back to Sapporo. Fun fact: one of my friends slipped only a mere 3 times in Otaru. Let this be a warning - if you go to northern Japan in Winter, please buy proper winter boots.
The weather blessed us another time, with it being cold but mostly sunny. Having been to Sapporo before, the city looked so different, I sometimes didn't recognise parts of it. One major reason we decided to start our travels up in Hokkaido was obviously because of the famous Snow Festival and while these pictures may not properly convey it, the sculptures were amazing in real life, some of them had crazy good detail. We went for lunch at an izakaya-esque shop serving all sorts of standard food. Decided on chicken nanban, which had become somewhat of a favourite of mine ever since I first had it in Tokyo. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of the snow festival at night. Might consult my friends and add them on later!
On our third day, "disaster" struck as we all fell ill. Given my previous bouts with having a cold immediately after flights, I was just waiting for it to happen. We took the following two days a bit easier, starting them around mid-day whenever we felt good enough to go out. This area usually has a park next to the river but alas, in Winter, it is completely covered in snow. Just like Nakajima-koen. The entire area with the pond is just buried under ice and snow, which was incredible to see. We checked out Iyahiko and Sapporo Gokoku shrine, which had barely any visitors, which made for pretty great pictures. I also took them to my favourite ramen spot in Japan and they absolutely loved it, going as far as to devour their entire bowls - which was a rarity, apparently.
The final day in Sapporo had us go to Maruyama-koen, visiting Hokkaido jingu, walking through the snow covered park itself before taking a tram to Moiwayama for another couple of shots of Sapporo from the mountain. Made me feel a bit nostalgic, thinking back to my first visits up there back in August a year prior. The mountain range really is amazing when it's covered in snow. Since this was our last day, there was one particular dish native to Hokkaido we wanted to try. Now, for the sake of our friendship, I will not get into how the search for this place went or how the "transactions" within went, but I will say that Jingisukan was pretty good overall. Perhaps I'd rate it even higher had we not been rather stressed and made some mistakes in the restaurant itself but I am keen on trying it again some day. To cap the day off, we were supposed to meet up at the Sapporo TV tower. My "veteran" Japan traveller friend had spent most of her time with her parents in Sapporo but she assured us she'd meet us at the tower. Cue us arriving there and her realising that she thought we meant the JR Tower at Sapporo station. Sasuga, Veteran-chan. At least the other three of us got a great view of Odori park with its many snow sculptures and lights that evening.
And with that, our Sapporo time was already over. Next stop: Hakodate.
Hakodate
This was a fairly short endeavour as we took the limited express from Sapporo to Hakodate, arrived around mid-day, ate at Lucky Pierrot. Just don't go there if you ever go to Hakodate. The burger was ass, the fries were pretty good but ultimately not worth - especially because I bet a year later, tourism has ramped up so much that there will be long queues to get in. We only stayed here for this half day and would go to Tokyo the day after. We walked around the port for a bit and then got the Hakodateyama view in before going to sleep. Truth be told, I'd rather have stayed here for a full day and swapped the cursed Nara day I will report on later down this post for it...
Tokyo
And with that done, we headed back to Tokyo. Coming from -10°C to 10-15°C in Tokyo felt as bad as you might expect but I was also glad I didn't have to wear my thick Winter boots anymore. That being said, of course on the day of arriving in Tokyo, it was pouring rain from the heavens and my Google maps navigated me to the back entrance of our hotel! Sometimes you definitely should not trust Google maps 100% and keep your eyes open for possible flaws... We had arrived rather late in the day so we got quick Coco ichi for dinner and then just took it easy at our hotel. The two first timers were most certainly feeling the effects of being on their feet for multiple days in snowy Hokkaido.
And then two of them went on to see an idol concert the next day, which left me and one of my friends to just stroll around various places in Tokyo. My friend was hellbent on hunting down a Jinbesan plush, so we checked multiple places that sold San-X goods only to never find this shark. Funnily enough, she did see one in Sapporo but didn't get it because "Surely we will find this in Tokyo as well anyway". Lesson to be learned: sometimes, it's best to just buy something you are interested in immediately.
February is also when plum season starts on Honshu and Yushima Tenman-gu has a bunch of them, which at the time weren't in full bloom but cute nonetheless. We went to the typical spots first timers would go to, like Harajuku, Meiji Jingu and Skytree as well. I can not recall the name of the restaurant, but we had oyakodon at a semi-fancy looking place in Solamachi/Skytree and it was really good. I ain't gonna lie, since I had been in Japan for so long and already visited most of these places before, I didn't take many pictures here and don't really have much to say that you haven't already read a billion times on this subreddit so let's go to the parts that may be a bit more interesting! Like the next stop on our February travels, which was...
Kawaguchiko
A proper first for all of us, Kawaguchiko was a place we were very hyped about. We took trains very early from Shinjuku station (at around 8am) and Fuji was visible almost the entire day we were there. After arriving and dropping our luggage off at Hotel Mystays Fuji Onsen Resort (which we still have no idea how we go it for the price we did back then), we went off to get some lunch at a fairly mid (in my opinion at least) place near Kawaguchiko station. The closer a place is to a station in a place as tourism focused as this, the more "average" it will be in my experience! But we weren't there for the incredible food - we were there for the incredible scenery.
It's one thing to see Fuji in the distance from observatory decks in Tokyo or out of a shinkansen window. Being this close to the volcano itself is a whole different thing altogether. It's absolutely breathtaking! I've mentioned many times how some of the things I have done or seen in Japan in real life don't translate onto pictures well but without a shadow of a doubt, Fuji is the biggest example of this. The entire time I was there, I just kept thinking that it should be impossible for this to be real. This shot of Fuji in the background and the cat being there at this moment is one of my favourite pictures! Here are a bunch of pictures of the lake, surroundings and Fuji. Unfortunately we didn't get to the pagoda in time to see Fuji still, the clouds stole the view but it was still a pretty decent one! And this place was very empty at the time, which has obviously changed since then.
Also, bonus... if you kept up with recent news, there has been a huge wave of people camping that one Lawson with the Fuji view in the back. Well, let's just say we got that view a year ago without realising this would turn into such a big deal. There was practically nobody in front of it so it's kind of wild to see how problematic tourism has become within just a year for this place in particular.
I can highly recommend the aforementioned Hotel Mystays. If you can get a good deal on it, it's a really great hotel to stay in for like a day or two because the view you get from the rooms are great. I woke up the next day as the sun was rising and was greated with this stunning view of Fuji. Honestly, one of my favourite single day trips in Japan and I'll 100% go here again to check more of the surrounding lakes out, possibly with some bikes. Winter is definitely the best time to get clear views of Fuji. With that being said, our next destination would be a town called Numazu.
Numazu + Kawazu Sakura
Now, I won't be surprised if most people haven't heard of this place. The reason we went there is because the Love Live Sunshine anime is set in this town and good old veteran traveller is still insanely into Aqours and can't go a Japan trip without going here, apparently! We took a bus from Kawaguchiko to Mishima and then the train from there to Numazu itself. BUT let's not skip out on the "fun" part of our departure from Kawaguchiko. Namely, none of us having any clue how to get from the hotel to the bus station without actually entering the Fuji-Q theme park with our luggage, walking through it in a hurry, one of us having a broken shoulder... and one just leasurely taking pictures as if we weren't 2 minutes off missing our bus! Choose your travelling companions wisely, dear readers... <3
Numazu is a small port town and in all honesty - fairly rundown. If it weren't for the fact that the aforementioned anime and group's origin was here, I have no doubt it would be even more rundown considering that most visitors probably come here due to the anime. That being said - I love port towns so this one was still cute enough for a short 1-2 day endeavour, especially because seeing my friends get hyped over anime idols filled my rotten heart with joy -. And the not-so-rundown parts of the town lent themselves to great photos considering it's surrounded by the sea and hills/mountains. Of course, Fuji made an appearance as well. Shizuoka prefecture reminded me of Hiroshima prefecture a bit in terms of fauna and climate, I suppose? It felt fairly distinctively different from the rest of Japan in a good way. Even the sunsets over there feel different, but maybe that's just a bit of imagination on my part.
Numazu and specifically Uchiura definitely do embrace the aforementioned idol anime series existence and have a bunch of places with merch and restaurants and cafés with items referencing the characters and such. There's also a deep-sea museum there, which was pretty interesting but given the nature of it, taking pictures wasn't exactly possible. I will say that I enjoyed this museum more than the big one in Osaka but more about that later. As usual with port towns, a lot of their economy is made up of the fishing industry and this town was no stranger to that. There are plenty of seafood restaurants and we decided to hit up a few. My choice of food was rather boring, keeping to tuna and sashimi bowls. One of my friends was more adventurous and ordered this monstrosity of a kakiage tower on top of rice. We could not finish this but it was delicious nevertheless, even if it looks intimidating.
One thing about Japan that is somewhat rarely brought up when it comes to sakura is the fact that there are a whole lot of varieties of them. The bog-standard one everybody thinks of is the somei-yoshino variant, which have white petals and are the predominant variant which marks the beginning of "the" sakura season people think of. But there are also plenty of variants that bloom early or even late. One such variant is the Kawazu sakura, which - as the name suggests - has its roots in Kawazu on the Izu peninsula, which holds an annual cherry blossom festival which coincidentally was happening when we were in Numazu. A round trip took a whopping 4 hours but the chances of being anywhere near this place again any time soon were low so we decided to go.
And it was spectacular! The Kawazu cherries are pink instead of white like the somei-yoshino variant and the entire little town is full of them. But arguably the main "attraction" is the river, lined on both sides with sakura trees as far as the eye can see. We were a bit late for peak bloom but it looked beautiful nonetheless and is one of my favourite sakura spots. We spent around two hours walking around, eating some of the typical festival food, even having a brief chat with a Japanese man who made some amusing comments about a certain Eastern European country's leader. All in all a fantastic visit and I'd highly recommend going here if you are in Japan during February.
On our last in Numazu, we had a few hours before our train down to Osaka so we took another walk around town, friends bought some mikan and then we were off to my behated Osaka...
Osaka
Ah, Osaka. My hate-hate relationship. Throughout the years of visiting Japan, I have never quite warmed up to this city but alas, the giant aquarium is located there and we chose Osaka as our base for Kansai. The aquarium is one of the few in the world that keeps whale sharks! The place is rather dark overall and taking pictures is a bit difficult, especially because - as you may expect - the number of people (especially KIDS WITH IPADS) blocking the views is high. Honestly, I think most of our group didn't enjoy this place as much as the smaller aquarium in Numazu. On top of that, there's quite the irony in this place. There's a section about plastic waste and how it's found in every body of water and how humanity needs to take care of that. Then a couple minutes later you enter the aqarium cafeteria which uses a whole lot of plastic wrapping...
We hit up Osaka castle park, which had some blooming plum trees as well. I think the first place we actually had a "large" meal at in Osaka was Sushiro. We just wanted sushi and I remember we were all pretty dead that day and just wanted to eat somewhere and Sushiro was around the corner. My god did we destroy those plates. I've never seen my friends eat this much food. I think me and one of them ate around 18 plates each. We also visited a vegan cafe on one of the days there and it was overall a very nice experience. Vegan food options in Japan have increased over the years. Let's just hope that one day, vegan restaurants and cafes will serve portions that aren't for ants.
The other notable thing of our stay in Osaka was me losing my wallet. Now, I have never, ever lost my wallet before and I was kind of losing my mind. My wallet contained everything; credit card, residency card, shinkansen tickets, suica, a good amount of cash and I was just going through it, mentally. Thankfully, my veteran friend redeemed herself by asking staff at the 7-11 we were last at whether they had found a wallet and they sure did. I was so wrecked mentally, I didn't even register the cashier asking for my name to confirm I was the actual owner of the wallet. Needless to say, I guess the best place to lose your wallet in would be Japan. Still, wouldn't recommend.
What I would recommend, which isn't an Osaka specific thing, is karaoke. If you travel with a few friends and you are somewhat on the same wavelength, karaoke is an absolute must. It's one of my favourite activities to do with friends and always a blast. We probably spent a combined 10 hours in karaoke booths on this trip and we'd do it again. Sometimes you might find places that have a Torikizoku in the same building as a Joysound and if you "dine" at the former, you get 10% off at the latter, which is nice.
Kyoto + Nara
Unfortunately, we didn't really have much time allocated for Kyoto as a whole - just one day so we made up a small itinerary with things that are must-sees. It was a bit tight considering we took trains from one side of the town to the other, but we managed to hit up Arashiyama on one side, walking along the Katsura river, checking out the monkey park, bamboo forest and the garden within. On the other side, we went about half-way to the top of Fushimi Inari before heading back due to it not really being that worth to go to the top, especially considering some of us were fairly gassed at that point.
Our daytrip to Nara... Let's not get into specifics but we left late, we wasted a bunch of time and I personally just shut down that day, mentally. The only thing I remember from that day was us getting pulled into some type of earthquake museum (?) and given a small tour by one of the staff members, which ended up being more interesting than expected. The deer were pretty "aggressive" that day, too, if I recall correctly. As far as pictures go, I didn't take many. This is the only one I took, right outside the Starbucks near the deer park.
We capped the last day off with a visit at another Torikizoku + karaoke round. Now, Torikizoku isn't fine dining or anything BUT the strawberry ice cream + chocolate whipped cream + chocolate syrup is a seasonal item there served during winter. It's most definitely just supermarket ice cream, cream and syrup but it was our guilty pleasure.
And then it was time to return to Tokyo for the final two days of my friend's stay.
Tokyo
Again, two of them went off to their idol concert, which left the other two of us to hunt for that elusive whale shark plushie...but we did not find it this time either. The weather was pretty bad that day, extremely windy and cloudy. We decided to check out Hamarikyu Gardens to pass some time. We had a delicious McDonald's meal (don't judge), an obligatory Sumidagawa river walk and then met up with our friends again.
Final day was just a laid back affair mostly. We went to Nakameguro, got some vegan ice cream at this place which was great but pricy as hell - but that's just vegan food in general, still. We did some last day shopping, hitting up a bunch of anime stores in Ikebukuro before once again getting our vocal chords fried at karaoke. Some unfortunate news cut our night short but given that my friends had to leave early the next day, that was probably for the better. At least we got a nice, quiet walk through Akihabara with a final late night visit at Kanda Myojin in before heading back to our hotel.
My friends packed their things, I left my suitcase at the hotel after checkout and went off to Haneda to see them off. Final meal would be a mid Mos Burger one and then it was time to say goodbye as they went on their way to security and I made my way back into Tokyo proper, got my suitcase and then a train ride to Kunitachi where my airbnb was located. After spending almost a full month with my friends, the train rides definitely felt a bit sad!
I apologise if this report is a bit all over the place! It felt difficult to write about some of the stuff we did because I didn't really take many pictures in some spots as I had already visited them multiple times and because I was vicariously living through my friend's first timer reactions. Kawaguchiko and Kawazu were definitely my personal highlights and if you ever get the chance to, please visit the latter when the sakura bloom. It's really cool to see them way before the actual season starts! Travelling with a group of friends was a great change of pace and after spending a month with them, the following couple of days were very lonely. That being said - they are forever banned from entering Matsuya establishments in Nara :)
But my friends weren't the only ones visiting me in Japan. March was coming and with it, my mother's first visit to Japan during sakura season. Might be the penultimate report I do, we'll see. Thank you guys for reading and if you have any questions, feel free to ask!
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Be warned that this report may be a bit "special" as far as writing goes because I know they're reading this.
Previous reports can be found below:
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Once again I would find myself in Sapporo. This was my first domestic flight in Japan and it definitely made my previous trip to Sapporo by train in September 2022 hurt because it further strengthened my opinion that I should have taken flights back then too. I went to Haneda, checked-in my suitcase and then waited for two of my friends who were flying into Tokyo from Germany. Another friend had been in Tokyo for a few days already and bummed about in Hokkaido already. My friends arrived, mentally drained as expected, we checked them into the flights from Tokyo to Sapporo and went on our way. The flight took less than two hours and went pretty smoothly. Which can't exactly be said about our trip from the airport to our Airbnb because who knew that traversing a city with piles of snow with suitcases would be less than ideal? Especially because large parts of Sapporo don't even get cleared from the snow. Some of the sidewalks outside the "center" (Susukino) weren't cleared at all, which was ...an experience.
Either way, we arrived safely at our accommodation, which was an Airbnb not even 15 minutes away on foot from Susukino. And it had a fairly amazing view from the balcony. We got ourselves some hot lemon tea (KIRIN hot lemon is a life saver) and a couple of snacks and that was it because it was already evening and my two friends had been travelling for 24h+ and multiple flights!
Regardless of jet lag, we immediately made our way to Otaru on the next day because there was a Snow Miku exhibition there and my friends are big fans. The train ride from Sapporo to Otaru was pretty bad, probably one of the worst rides I ever experienced in Japan due to the combination of packed + heat blasting AC and multiple prolonged stops along the route due to snow being cleared off tracks. Otaru itself was very pretty and it had been a loooong time since I had seen this much snow - we just don't get that much in western Germany these days but I always loved snow.
Once we had checked out the Miku exhibition, I made a little mistake (I will blame Google maps) and it took quite a bit for us to get back from the place the exhibition was held at to Sakaimachi street. The detour took us along the harbour and other fairly snowed in areas. Underneath this, for example, is supposed to be a park. Eventually we got back to Sakaimachi and walked around, looking for a place to eat. We decided on a place serving udon and if I recall correctly, all of us ordered curry udon and it was fantastic. A hot bowl of udon really hit the spot after walking around in the cold for more than an hour. Afterwards, we checked some spots in Sakaimachi, bought some cookies at Rokkatei and then did the obligatory walk along the canal before heading back to Sapporo. Fun fact: one of my friends slipped only a mere 3 times in Otaru. Let this be a warning - if you go to northern Japan in Winter, please buy proper winter boots.
The weather blessed us another time, with it being cold but mostly sunny. Having been to Sapporo before, the city looked so different, I sometimes didn't recognise parts of it. One major reason we decided to start our travels up in Hokkaido was obviously because of the famous Snow Festival and while these pictures may not properly convey it, the sculptures were amazing in real life, some of them had crazy good detail. We went for lunch at an izakaya-esque shop serving all sorts of standard food. Decided on chicken nanban, which had become somewhat of a favourite of mine ever since I first had it in Tokyo. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of the snow festival at night. Might consult my friends and add them on later!
On our third day, "disaster" struck as we all fell ill. Given my previous bouts with having a cold immediately after flights, I was just waiting for it to happen. We took the following two days a bit easier, starting them around mid-day whenever we felt good enough to go out. This area usually has a park next to the river but alas, in Winter, it is completely covered in snow. Just like Nakajima-koen. The entire area with the pond is just buried under ice and snow, which was incredible to see. We checked out Iyahiko and Sapporo Gokoku shrine, which had barely any visitors, which made for pretty great pictures. I also took them to my favourite ramen spot in Japan and they absolutely loved it, going as far as to devour their entire bowls - which was a rarity, apparently.
The final day in Sapporo had us go to Maruyama-koen, visiting Hokkaido jingu, walking through the snow covered park itself before taking a tram to Moiwayama for another couple of shots of Sapporo from the mountain. Made me feel a bit nostalgic, thinking back to my first visits up there back in August a year prior. The mountain range really is amazing when it's covered in snow. Since this was our last day, there was one particular dish native to Hokkaido we wanted to try. Now, for the sake of our friendship, I will not get into how the search for this place went or how the "transactions" within went, but I will say that Jingisukan was pretty good overall. Perhaps I'd rate it even higher had we not been rather stressed and made some mistakes in the restaurant itself but I am keen on trying it again some day. To cap the day off, we were supposed to meet up at the Sapporo TV tower. My "veteran" Japan traveller friend had spent most of her time with her parents in Sapporo but she assured us she'd meet us at the tower. Cue us arriving there and her realising that she thought we meant the JR Tower at Sapporo station. Sasuga, Veteran-chan. At least the other three of us got a great view of Odori park with its many snow sculptures and lights that evening.
And with that, our Sapporo time was already over. Next stop: Hakodate.
Hakodate
This was a fairly short endeavour as we took the limited express from Sapporo to Hakodate, arrived around mid-day, ate at Lucky Pierrot. Just don't go there if you ever go to Hakodate. The burger was ass, the fries were pretty good but ultimately not worth - especially because I bet a year later, tourism has ramped up so much that there will be long queues to get in. We only stayed here for this half day and would go to Tokyo the day after. We walked around the port for a bit and then got the Hakodateyama view in before going to sleep. Truth be told, I'd rather have stayed here for a full day and swapped the cursed Nara day I will report on later down this post for it...
Tokyo
And with that done, we headed back to Tokyo. Coming from -10°C to 10-15°C in Tokyo felt as bad as you might expect but I was also glad I didn't have to wear my thick Winter boots anymore. That being said, of course on the day of arriving in Tokyo, it was pouring rain from the heavens and my Google maps navigated me to the back entrance of our hotel! Sometimes you definitely should not trust Google maps 100% and keep your eyes open for possible flaws... We had arrived rather late in the day so we got quick Coco ichi for dinner and then just took it easy at our hotel. The two first timers were most certainly feeling the effects of being on their feet for multiple days in snowy Hokkaido.
And then two of them went on to see an idol concert the next day, which left me and one of my friends to just stroll around various places in Tokyo. My friend was hellbent on hunting down a Jinbesan plush, so we checked multiple places that sold San-X goods only to never find this shark. Funnily enough, she did see one in Sapporo but didn't get it because "Surely we will find this in Tokyo as well anyway". Lesson to be learned: sometimes, it's best to just buy something you are interested in immediately.
February is also when plum season starts on Honshu and Yushima Tenman-gu has a bunch of them, which at the time weren't in full bloom but cute nonetheless. We went to the typical spots first timers would go to, like Harajuku, Meiji Jingu and Skytree as well. I can not recall the name of the restaurant, but we had oyakodon at a semi-fancy looking place in Solamachi/Skytree and it was really good. I ain't gonna lie, since I had been in Japan for so long and already visited most of these places before, I didn't take many pictures here and don't really have much to say that you haven't already read a billion times on this subreddit so let's go to the parts that may be a bit more interesting! Like the next stop on our February travels, which was...
Kawaguchiko
A proper first for all of us, Kawaguchiko was a place we were very hyped about. We took trains very early from Shinjuku station (at around 8am) and Fuji was visible almost the entire day we were there. After arriving and dropping our luggage off at Hotel Mystays Fuji Onsen Resort (which we still have no idea how we go it for the price we did back then), we went off to get some lunch at a fairly mid (in my opinion at least) place near Kawaguchiko station. The closer a place is to a station in a place as tourism focused as this, the more "average" it will be in my experience! But we weren't there for the incredible food - we were there for the incredible scenery.
It's one thing to see Fuji in the distance from observatory decks in Tokyo or out of a shinkansen window. Being this close to the volcano itself is a whole different thing altogether. It's absolutely breathtaking! I've mentioned many times how some of the things I have done or seen in Japan in real life don't translate onto pictures well but without a shadow of a doubt, Fuji is the biggest example of this. The entire time I was there, I just kept thinking that it should be impossible for this to be real. This shot of Fuji in the background and the cat being there at this moment is one of my favourite pictures! Here are a bunch of pictures of the lake, surroundings and Fuji. Unfortunately we didn't get to the pagoda in time to see Fuji still, the clouds stole the view but it was still a pretty decent one! And this place was very empty at the time, which has obviously changed since then.
Also, bonus... if you kept up with recent news, there has been a huge wave of people camping that one Lawson with the Fuji view in the back. Well, let's just say we got that view a year ago without realising this would turn into such a big deal. There was practically nobody in front of it so it's kind of wild to see how problematic tourism has become within just a year for this place in particular.
I can highly recommend the aforementioned Hotel Mystays. If you can get a good deal on it, it's a really great hotel to stay in for like a day or two because the view you get from the rooms are great. I woke up the next day as the sun was rising and was greated with this stunning view of Fuji. Honestly, one of my favourite single day trips in Japan and I'll 100% go here again to check more of the surrounding lakes out, possibly with some bikes. Winter is definitely the best time to get clear views of Fuji. With that being said, our next destination would be a town called Numazu.
Numazu + Kawazu Sakura
Now, I won't be surprised if most people haven't heard of this place. The reason we went there is because the Love Live Sunshine anime is set in this town and good old veteran traveller is still insanely into Aqours and can't go a Japan trip without going here, apparently! We took a bus from Kawaguchiko to Mishima and then the train from there to Numazu itself. BUT let's not skip out on the "fun" part of our departure from Kawaguchiko. Namely, none of us having any clue how to get from the hotel to the bus station without actually entering the Fuji-Q theme park with our luggage, walking through it in a hurry, one of us having a broken shoulder... and one just leasurely taking pictures as if we weren't 2 minutes off missing our bus! Choose your travelling companions wisely, dear readers... <3
Numazu is a small port town and in all honesty - fairly rundown. If it weren't for the fact that the aforementioned anime and group's origin was here, I have no doubt it would be even more rundown considering that most visitors probably come here due to the anime. That being said - I love port towns so this one was still cute enough for a short 1-2 day endeavour, especially because seeing my friends get hyped over anime idols filled my rotten heart with joy -. And the not-so-rundown parts of the town lent themselves to great photos considering it's surrounded by the sea and hills/mountains. Of course, Fuji made an appearance as well. Shizuoka prefecture reminded me of Hiroshima prefecture a bit in terms of fauna and climate, I suppose? It felt fairly distinctively different from the rest of Japan in a good way. Even the sunsets over there feel different, but maybe that's just a bit of imagination on my part.
Numazu and specifically Uchiura definitely do embrace the aforementioned idol anime series existence and have a bunch of places with merch and restaurants and cafés with items referencing the characters and such. There's also a deep-sea museum there, which was pretty interesting but given the nature of it, taking pictures wasn't exactly possible. I will say that I enjoyed this museum more than the big one in Osaka but more about that later. As usual with port towns, a lot of their economy is made up of the fishing industry and this town was no stranger to that. There are plenty of seafood restaurants and we decided to hit up a few. My choice of food was rather boring, keeping to tuna and sashimi bowls. One of my friends was more adventurous and ordered this monstrosity of a kakiage tower on top of rice. We could not finish this but it was delicious nevertheless, even if it looks intimidating.
One thing about Japan that is somewhat rarely brought up when it comes to sakura is the fact that there are a whole lot of varieties of them. The bog-standard one everybody thinks of is the somei-yoshino variant, which have white petals and are the predominant variant which marks the beginning of "the" sakura season people think of. But there are also plenty of variants that bloom early or even late. One such variant is the Kawazu sakura, which - as the name suggests - has its roots in Kawazu on the Izu peninsula, which holds an annual cherry blossom festival which coincidentally was happening when we were in Numazu. A round trip took a whopping 4 hours but the chances of being anywhere near this place again any time soon were low so we decided to go.
And it was spectacular! The Kawazu cherries are pink instead of white like the somei-yoshino variant and the entire little town is full of them. But arguably the main "attraction" is the river, lined on both sides with sakura trees as far as the eye can see. We were a bit late for peak bloom but it looked beautiful nonetheless and is one of my favourite sakura spots. We spent around two hours walking around, eating some of the typical festival food, even having a brief chat with a Japanese man who made some amusing comments about a certain Eastern European country's leader. All in all a fantastic visit and I'd highly recommend going here if you are in Japan during February.
On our last in Numazu, we had a few hours before our train down to Osaka so we took another walk around town, friends bought some mikan and then we were off to my behated Osaka...
Osaka
Ah, Osaka. My hate-hate relationship. Throughout the years of visiting Japan, I have never quite warmed up to this city but alas, the giant aquarium is located there and we chose Osaka as our base for Kansai. The aquarium is one of the few in the world that keeps whale sharks! The place is rather dark overall and taking pictures is a bit difficult, especially because - as you may expect - the number of people (especially KIDS WITH IPADS) blocking the views is high. Honestly, I think most of our group didn't enjoy this place as much as the smaller aquarium in Numazu. On top of that, there's quite the irony in this place. There's a section about plastic waste and how it's found in every body of water and how humanity needs to take care of that. Then a couple minutes later you enter the aqarium cafeteria which uses a whole lot of plastic wrapping...
We hit up Osaka castle park, which had some blooming plum trees as well. I think the first place we actually had a "large" meal at in Osaka was Sushiro. We just wanted sushi and I remember we were all pretty dead that day and just wanted to eat somewhere and Sushiro was around the corner. My god did we destroy those plates. I've never seen my friends eat this much food. I think me and one of them ate around 18 plates each. We also visited a vegan cafe on one of the days there and it was overall a very nice experience. Vegan food options in Japan have increased over the years. Let's just hope that one day, vegan restaurants and cafes will serve portions that aren't for ants.
The other notable thing of our stay in Osaka was me losing my wallet. Now, I have never, ever lost my wallet before and I was kind of losing my mind. My wallet contained everything; credit card, residency card, shinkansen tickets, suica, a good amount of cash and I was just going through it, mentally. Thankfully, my veteran friend redeemed herself by asking staff at the 7-11 we were last at whether they had found a wallet and they sure did. I was so wrecked mentally, I didn't even register the cashier asking for my name to confirm I was the actual owner of the wallet. Needless to say, I guess the best place to lose your wallet in would be Japan. Still, wouldn't recommend.
What I would recommend, which isn't an Osaka specific thing, is karaoke. If you travel with a few friends and you are somewhat on the same wavelength, karaoke is an absolute must. It's one of my favourite activities to do with friends and always a blast. We probably spent a combined 10 hours in karaoke booths on this trip and we'd do it again. Sometimes you might find places that have a Torikizoku in the same building as a Joysound and if you "dine" at the former, you get 10% off at the latter, which is nice.
Kyoto + Nara
Unfortunately, we didn't really have much time allocated for Kyoto as a whole - just one day so we made up a small itinerary with things that are must-sees. It was a bit tight considering we took trains from one side of the town to the other, but we managed to hit up Arashiyama on one side, walking along the Katsura river, checking out the monkey park, bamboo forest and the garden within. On the other side, we went about half-way to the top of Fushimi Inari before heading back due to it not really being that worth to go to the top, especially considering some of us were fairly gassed at that point.
Our daytrip to Nara... Let's not get into specifics but we left late, we wasted a bunch of time and I personally just shut down that day, mentally. The only thing I remember from that day was us getting pulled into some type of earthquake museum (?) and given a small tour by one of the staff members, which ended up being more interesting than expected. The deer were pretty "aggressive" that day, too, if I recall correctly. As far as pictures go, I didn't take many. This is the only one I took, right outside the Starbucks near the deer park.
We capped the last day off with a visit at another Torikizoku + karaoke round. Now, Torikizoku isn't fine dining or anything BUT the strawberry ice cream + chocolate whipped cream + chocolate syrup is a seasonal item there served during winter. It's most definitely just supermarket ice cream, cream and syrup but it was our guilty pleasure.
And then it was time to return to Tokyo for the final two days of my friend's stay.
Tokyo
Again, two of them went off to their idol concert, which left the other two of us to hunt for that elusive whale shark plushie...but we did not find it this time either. The weather was pretty bad that day, extremely windy and cloudy. We decided to check out Hamarikyu Gardens to pass some time. We had a delicious McDonald's meal (don't judge), an obligatory Sumidagawa river walk and then met up with our friends again.
Final day was just a laid back affair mostly. We went to Nakameguro, got some vegan ice cream at this place which was great but pricy as hell - but that's just vegan food in general, still. We did some last day shopping, hitting up a bunch of anime stores in Ikebukuro before once again getting our vocal chords fried at karaoke. Some unfortunate news cut our night short but given that my friends had to leave early the next day, that was probably for the better. At least we got a nice, quiet walk through Akihabara with a final late night visit at Kanda Myojin in before heading back to our hotel.
My friends packed their things, I left my suitcase at the hotel after checkout and went off to Haneda to see them off. Final meal would be a mid Mos Burger one and then it was time to say goodbye as they went on their way to security and I made my way back into Tokyo proper, got my suitcase and then a train ride to Kunitachi where my airbnb was located. After spending almost a full month with my friends, the train rides definitely felt a bit sad!
But my friends weren't the only ones visiting me in Japan. March was coming and with it, my mother's first visit to Japan during sakura season. Might be the penultimate report I do, we'll see. Thank you guys for reading and if you have any questions, feel free to ask!
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💥803180 – October 31, 1905 – Means for Producing High Potential Electrical Discharges
💥1103490 – August 6, 1913 – Rain-Maker
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💥1279823 – September 24, 1918 – Process and Apparatus for Causing Precipitation by Coalescence of Aqueous Particles Contained in the Atmosphere
💥1284982 – November 19, 1918 – Process and Apparatus for Procuring and Stimulating Rainfall
💥1338343 – April 27, 1920 – Process And Apparatus For The Production of Intense Artificial Clouds, Fogs, or Mists
💥1358084 – November 9, 1920 – Method of Producing Fog-Screens
💥1619183 – March 1, 1927 – Process of Producing Smoke Clouds From Moving Aircraft
💥1665267 – April 10, 1928 – Process of Producing Artificial Fogs
💥1892132 – December 27, 1932 – Atomizing Attachment For Airplane Engine Exhausts
💥1895765 – January 31, 1933 – Artificial Production of Fog
💥1928963 – October 3, 1933 – Electrical System And Method
💥1957075 – May 1, 1934 – Airplane Spray Equipment
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💥2052626 – September 1, 1936 – Method of Dispelling Fog
💥2097581 – November 2, 1937 – Electric Stream Generator – Referenced in 3990987
💥2173756 – September 19, 1939 – Process of Producing Fog or Mist by Partial and Flameless Combustion
💥2352677 – July 4, 1944 – Artificial Fog Production
💥2476171 – July 18, 1945 – Smoke Screen Generator
💥2409201 – October 15, 1946 – Smoke Producing Mixture
💥2480967 – September 6, 1949 – Aerial Discharge Device
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💥💥2550324 – April 24, 1951 – Process For Controlling Weather
💥2582678 – June 15, 1952 – Material Disseminating Apparatus For Airplanes
💥2611992 – September 30, 1952 – Engine Exhaust Operated Fluent Material Distributor
💥2614083 – October 14, 1952 – Metal Chloride Screening Smoke Mixture
💥2633455 – March 31, 1953 – Smoke Generator
💥2688069 – August 31, 1954 – Steam Generator – Referenced in 3990987
💥2721495 – October 25, 1955 – Method And Apparatus For Detecting Minute Crystal Forming Particles Suspended in a Gaseous Atmosphere
💥2730402 – January 10, 1956 – Controllable Dispersal Device
💥2903188 – April 2, 1956 – Control of Tropical Cyclone Formation
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💥2801322 – July 30, 1957 – Decomposition Chamber for Monopropellant Fuel – Referenced in 3990987
💥2835530 – May 20, 1958 – Process for the Condensation of Atmospheric Humidity and Dissolution of Fog
💥2871344 – January 27, 1959 – Long Distance Communication System
💥2881335 – April 7, 1959 – Generation of Electrical Fields
💥2908442 – October 13, 1959 – Method For Dispersing Natural Atmospheric Fogs And Clouds
💥2962450 – November 29, 1960 – Fog Dispelling Composition
💥💥2963975 – December 13, 1960 – Cloud Seeding Carbon Dioxide Bullet
💥3019989 – February 6, 1962 – Atmospheric Space Charge Modification
💥2986360 – May 30, 1962 – Aerial Insecticide Dusting Device
💥3046168 – July 24, 1962 – Chemically Produced Colored Smokes
💥💥3056556 – October 2, 1962 – Method of Artificially Influencing the Weather
💥💥3126155 – March 24, 1964 – Silver Iodide Cloud Seeding Generator
💥3127107 – March 31, 1964 – Generation of Ice-Nucleating Crystals
💥3131131 – April 28, 1964 – Electrostatic Mixing in Microbial Conversions
💥💥3140207 – July 7, 1964 – Pyrotechnic Composition
💥3174150 – March 16, 1965 – Self-Focusing Antenna System
💥3234357 – February 8, 1966 – Electrically Heated Smoke Producing Device
💥3274035 – September 20, 1966 – Metallic Composition For Production of Hydroscopic Smoke
💥💥3284005 – November 8,1966 – Weather Control by Artificial Means
💥3300721 – January 24, 1967 – Means For Communication Through a Layer of Ionized Gases
💥3313487 – April 11, 1967 – Cloud Seeding Apparatus
💥3338476 – August 29, 1967 – Heating Device For Use With Aerosol Containers
💥💥3375148 – March 26, 1968 – Pyrotechnics Comprising Silver Iodate, Ammonium Nitrate, Nitrocellulose and Nitrate Esters
💥3378201 – April 16, 1968 – Method for Precipitating Atmospheric Water Masses
💥3410489 – November 12, 1968 – Automatically Adjustable Airfoil Spray System With Pump
💥3418184 – December 24, 1968 – Smoke Producing Propellant
💥3429507 – February 25, 1969 – Rainmaker
💥3432208 – November 7, 1967 – Fluidized Particle Dispenser
💥💥3441214 – April 29, 1969 – Method And Apparatus For Seeding Clouds
💥3445844 – May 20, 1969 – Trapped Electromagnetic Radiation Communications System
💥💥3456880 – July 22, 1969 – Method Of Producing Precipitation From The Atmosphere
💥3518670 – June 30, 1970 – Artificial Ion Cloud
💥3517512 – June 30, 1970 – Apparatus for Suppressing Contrails
💥3534906 – October 20, 1970 – Control of Atmospheric Particles
💥💥3545677 – December 8, 1970 – Method of Cloud Seeding
💥3564253 – February 16, 1971 – System And Method For Irradiation Of Planet Surface Areas
💥3587966 – June 28, 1971 – Freezing Nucleation
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💥💥3601312 – August 24, 1971 – Methods of Increasing The Likelihood oF Precipitation By The Artificial Introduction Of Sea Water Vapor Into The Atmosphere Winward Of An Air Lift Region
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💥💥USRE29142 – May 22, 1973 – Combustible compositions for generating aerosols, particularly suitable for cloud modification and weather control and aerosolization process
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💥3835293 – September 10, 1974 – Electrical Heating Apparatus For Generating Super Heated Vapors
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💥💥3877642 – April 15, 1975 – Freezing Nucleant
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💥3940059 – February 24, 1976 – Method For Fog Dispersion
💥3940060 – February 24, 1976 – Vortex Ring Generator
💥3990987 – November 9, 1976 – Smoke generator
💥3992628 – November 16, 1976 – Countermeasure system for laser radiation
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💥💥4096005 – June 20, 1978 – Pyrotechnic Cloud Seeding Composition
💥4129252 – December 12, 1978 – Method and apparatus for production of seeding materials
💥💥4141274 – February 27, 1979 – Weather modification automatic cartridge dispenser
💥4167008 – September 4, 1979 – Fluid bed chaff dispenser
💥💥4347284 – August 31, 1982 – White cover sheet material capable of reflecting ultraviolet rays
💥💥4362271 – December 7, 1982 – Procedure for the artificial modification of atmospheric precipitation as well as compounds with a dimethyl sulfoxide base for use in carrying out said procedure
💥4373391 – February 15, 1983 – Relative Humidity Sensitive Material
💥4396152 – August 2, 1983 – Aerosol Dispenser System
💥💥4402480 – September 6, 1983 – Atmosphere modification satellite
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💥💥4415265 – November 15, 1983 – Method and apparatus for aerosol particle absorption spectroscopy
💥💥4470544 – September 11, 1984 – Method of and Means for weather modification
💥4475927 – October 9, 1984 – Bipolar Fog Abatement System
💥💥4600147 – July 15, 1986 – Liquid propane generator for cloud seeding apparatus
💥💥4633714 – January 6, 1987 – Aerosol particle charge and size analyzer
💥💥4643355 – February 17, 1987 – Method and apparatus for modification of climatic conditions
💥💥4653690 – March 31, 1987 – Method of producing cumulus clouds
💥4684063 – August 4, 1987 – Particulates generation and removal
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💥4704942 – November 10, 1987 – Charged Aerosol
💥4712155 – December 8, 1987 – Method and apparatus for creating an artificial electron cyclotron heating region of plasma
💥💥4742958 – May 10, 1988 – Method for Making Artificial Snow
💥💥4744919 – May 17, 1988 – Method of dispersing particulate aerosol tracer
💥4766725 – August 30, 1988 – Method of suppressing formation of contrails and solution therefor
💥4829838 – May 16, 1989 – Method and apparatus for the measurement of the size of particles entrained in a gas
💥4836086 – June 6, 1989 – Apparatus and method for the mixing and diffusion of warm and cold air for dissolving fog
💥💥4873928 – October 17, 1989 – Nuclear-sized explosions without radiation
💥4948257 – August 14, 1990 – Laser optical measuring device and method for stabilizing fringe pattern spacing
💥💥1338343– August 14, 1990 – Process and Apparatus for the production of intense artificial Fog
💥💥4999637 – March 12, 1991 – Creation of artificial ionization clouds above the earth
💥💥5003186 – March 26, 1991 – Stratospheric Welsbach seeding for reduction of global warming
💥5005355 – April 9, 1991 – Method of suppressing formation of contrails and solution therefor
💥💥5038664 – August 13, 1991 – Method for producing a shell of relativistic particles at an altitude above the earths surface
💥5041760 – August 20, 1991 – Method and apparatus for generating and utilizing a compound plasma configuration
💥💥5041834 – August 20, 1991 – Artificial ionospheric mirror composed of a plasma layer which can be tilted
💥5056357 – October 15, 1991- Acoustic method for measuring properties of a mobile medium
💥5059909 – October 22, 1991 – Determination of particle size and electrical charge
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💥6569393 – May 27, 2003 – Method And Device For Cleaning The Atmosphere
💥💥20040060994 – April 1, 2004 – Method for Influencing Atmospheric Formations💥💥
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💥💥0056705 A1 – March 17, 2005 – Weather Modification by Royal Rainmaking Technology
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💥💥2446250 – January 4, 2007 – A dust or particle-based solar shield to counteract global warming💥💥
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💥💥20080203328 – August 28, 2008 – Outer Space Sun Screen for Reducing Global Warming💥💥
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💥20090008468 – January 8, 2009 – How to Tame Hurricanes and Typhoons with Available Technology
💥7520237 – April 21, 2009 – Hurricane Prevention System and Method
💥20090255999 – October 15, 2009 – Production or Distribution of Radiative Forcing Elements
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💥20130038063 – February 14, 2013 – Apparatus and Method for Inhibiting the Formation of Tropical Cyclones
💥201300043322 – February 21, 2013 – Processes and Apparatus for Reducing the Intensity of Tropical Cyclones
💥8402736 – March 26, 2013 – Method and Apparatus for Suppressing Aeroengine Contrails
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💥💥💥20140131471 – May 15, 2014 – Apparatus to Channel Large Air Masses for Climate Modification
💥💥💥20140145002 – May 29, 2014 – System for Facilitating Cloud Formation and Cloud Precipitation
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💥8825241 – September 2, 2014 – Autonomous Wave-Powered substance Distribution Vessels for Fertilizing Plankton, Feeding Fish, and Sequestering Carbon from the Atmosphere
💥💥8944363 – February 3, 2015 – Production or Distribution of Radiative Forcing Agents
💥20150077737 – March 19 2015 – System and Methods for Monitoring an Environment
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💥9311539 – April 12, 2016 – Aircraft Contrail Detection
💥💥9429348 – August 30, 2016 – Method and Device for Producing Snow💥💥
💥💥9491911 – November 15, 2016 – Method for Modifying Environmental Conditions with Ring Comprised of Magnetic Material💥💥
💥💥9589473 – March 7, 2017 – Method and System for Automatically Displaying Flight Path, Seeding Path, and Weather Data💥💥
💥💥9715039 – July 25, 2017 – Apparatus and System for Smart Seeding within Cloud Formations
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💥1284982 – November 19, 1918 – Process and Apparatus for Procuring and Stimulating Rainfall
💥1338343 – April 27, 1920 – Process And Apparatus For The Production of Intense Artificial Clouds, Fogs, or Mists
💥1358084 – November 9, 1920 – Method of Producing Fog-Screens
💥1619183 – March 1, 1927 – Process of Producing Smoke Clouds From Moving Aircraft
💥1665267 – April 10, 1928 – Process of Producing Artificial Fogs
💥1892132 – December 27, 1932 – Atomizing Attachment For Airplane Engine Exhausts
💥1895765 – January 31, 1933 – Artificial Production of Fog
💥1928963 – October 3, 1933 – Electrical System And Method
💥1957075 – May 1, 1934 – Airplane Spray Equipment
💥1993316 – March 5, 1935 – Apparatus for and Method of Producing Oil Fog
💥2052626 – September 1, 1936 – Method of Dispelling Fog
💥2097581 – November 2, 1937 – Electric Stream Generator – Referenced in 3990987
💥2173756 – September 19, 1939 – Process of Producing Fog or Mist by Partial and Flameless Combustion
💥2352677 – July 4, 1944 – Artificial Fog Production
💥2476171 – July 18, 1945 – Smoke Screen Generator
💥2409201 – October 15, 1946 – Smoke Producing Mixture
💥2480967 – September 6, 1949 – Aerial Discharge Device
💥2527230 – October 24, 1950 – Method of Crystal Formation and Precipitation
💥💥2527231 – October 24, 1950 – Method of Generating Silver Iodide Smoke
💥💥2550324 – April 24, 1951 – Process For Controlling Weather
💥2582678 – June 15, 1952 – Material Disseminating Apparatus For Airplanes
💥2611992 – September 30, 1952 – Engine Exhaust Operated Fluent Material Distributor
💥2614083 – October 14, 1952 – Metal Chloride Screening Smoke Mixture
💥2633455 – March 31, 1953 – Smoke Generator
💥2688069 – August 31, 1954 – Steam Generator – Referenced in 3990987
💥2721495 – October 25, 1955 – Method And Apparatus For Detecting Minute Crystal Forming Particles Suspended in a Gaseous Atmosphere
💥2730402 – January 10, 1956 – Controllable Dispersal Device
💥2903188 – April 2, 1956 – Control of Tropical Cyclone Formation
💥💥2756097 – July 24, 1956 – Process for Weather Control
💥2801322 – July 30, 1957 – Decomposition Chamber for Monopropellant Fuel – Referenced in 3990987
💥2835530 – May 20, 1958 – Process for the Condensation of Atmospheric Humidity and Dissolution of Fog
💥2871344 – January 27, 1959 – Long Distance Communication System
💥2881335 – April 7, 1959 – Generation of Electrical Fields
💥2908442 – October 13, 1959 – Method For Dispersing Natural Atmospheric Fogs And Clouds
💥2962450 – November 29, 1960 – Fog Dispelling Composition
💥💥2963975 – December 13, 1960 – Cloud Seeding Carbon Dioxide Bullet
💥3019989 – February 6, 1962 – Atmospheric Space Charge Modification
💥2986360 – May 30, 1962 – Aerial Insecticide Dusting Device
💥3046168 – July 24, 1962 – Chemically Produced Colored Smokes
💥💥3056556 – October 2, 1962 – Method of Artificially Influencing the Weather
💥💥3126155 – March 24, 1964 – Silver Iodide Cloud Seeding Generator
💥3127107 – March 31, 1964 – Generation of Ice-Nucleating Crystals
💥3131131 – April 28, 1964 – Electrostatic Mixing in Microbial Conversions
💥💥3140207 – July 7, 1964 – Pyrotechnic Composition
💥3174150 – March 16, 1965 – Self-Focusing Antenna System
💥3234357 – February 8, 1966 – Electrically Heated Smoke Producing Device
💥3274035 – September 20, 1966 – Metallic Composition For Production of Hydroscopic Smoke
💥💥3284005 – November 8,1966 – Weather Control by Artificial Means
💥3300721 – January 24, 1967 – Means For Communication Through a Layer of Ionized Gases
💥3313487 – April 11, 1967 – Cloud Seeding Apparatus
💥3338476 – August 29, 1967 – Heating Device For Use With Aerosol Containers
💥💥3375148 – March 26, 1968 – Pyrotechnics Comprising Silver Iodate, Ammonium Nitrate, Nitrocellulose and Nitrate Esters
💥3378201 – April 16, 1968 – Method for Precipitating Atmospheric Water Masses
💥3410489 – November 12, 1968 – Automatically Adjustable Airfoil Spray System With Pump
💥3418184 – December 24, 1968 – Smoke Producing Propellant
💥3429507 – February 25, 1969 – Rainmaker
💥3432208 – November 7, 1967 – Fluidized Particle Dispenser
💥💥3441214 – April 29, 1969 – Method And Apparatus For Seeding Clouds
💥3445844 – May 20, 1969 – Trapped Electromagnetic Radiation Communications System
💥💥3456880 – July 22, 1969 – Method Of Producing Precipitation From The Atmosphere
💥3518670 – June 30, 1970 – Artificial Ion Cloud
💥3517512 – June 30, 1970 – Apparatus for Suppressing Contrails
💥3534906 – October 20, 1970 – Control of Atmospheric Particles
💥💥3545677 – December 8, 1970 – Method of Cloud Seeding
💥3564253 – February 16, 1971 – System And Method For Irradiation Of Planet Surface Areas
💥3587966 – June 28, 1971 – Freezing Nucleation
💥3595477 – July 27, 1971 – Fog Dispersing Method and Compositions
💥💥3601312 – August 24, 1971 – Methods of Increasing The Likelihood oF Precipitation By The Artificial Introduction Of Sea Water Vapor Into The Atmosphere Winward Of An Air Lift Region
💥💥3608810 – September 28, 1971 – Methods of Treating Atmospheric Conditions
💥💥3608820– September 20, 1971 – Treatment of Atmospheric Conditions by Intermittent Dispensing of Materials Therein
💥💥3613992 – October 19, 1971 – Weather Modification Method
💥💥3630950 – December 28, 1971 – Combustible Compositions For Generating Aerosols, Particularly Suitable For Cloud Modification And Weather Control And Aerosolization Process
💥💥USRE29142 – May 22, 1973 – Combustible compositions for generating aerosols, particularly suitable for cloud modification and weather control and aerosolization process
💥💥3659785 – December 8, 1971 – Weather Modification Utilizing Microencapsulated Material
💥💥3666176 – March 3, 1972 – Solar Temperature Inversion Device
💥💥3677840 – July 18, 1972 – Pyrotechnics Comprising Oxide of Silver For Weather Modification Use
💥3690552 – September 12, 1972 – Fog Dispersal
💥3722183 – March 27, 1973 – Device For Clearing Impurities From The Atmosphere
💥3748278 – July 24, 1973 – Process and Agents Having an Influence on the Weather
💥3751913 – August 14, 1973 – Barium Release System
💥💥3769107 – October 30, 1973 – Pyrotechnic Composition For Generating Lead Based Smoke
💥3784099 – January 8, 1974 – Air Pollution Control Method
💥💥3785557 – January 15, 1974 – Cloud Seeding System
💥💥3788543 – January 29, 1974 – Uniform Size Particle Generator
💥💥3795626 – March 5, 1974 – Weather Modification Process
💥💥3802971 – April 9, 1974 – Pyrotechnic Formulations for Weather Modification Comprising a Mixture of Iodates
💥3808595 – April 30, 1974 – Chaff Dispensing System
💥3813875 – June 4, 1974 – Rocket Having Barium Release System to Create Ion Clouds In The Upper Atmosphere
💥💥3835059 – September 10, 1974 – Methods of Generating Ice Nuclei Smoke Particles For Weather Modification And Apparatus Therefore
💥3835293 – September 10, 1974 – Electrical Heating Apparatus For Generating Super Heated Vapors
💥💥3858805 – January 7, 1975 – Ice Nucleation by Micas
💥💥3877642 – April 15, 1975 – Freezing Nucleant
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2024.05.06 14:37 sonofabutch No game today, so let's remember a forgotten Yankee: Poison Ivy Andrews
"He always said he wasn’t a star player, but that he played with the stars." -- Josephine Andrews, Ivy's widow"Poison" Ivy Andrews book-ended his career with the Yankees, starting in 1931 with Babe Ruth and Earle Combs and ending in 1938 with Joe DiMaggio and Joe Gordon. In between he played for three other teams and with a total of 16 Hall of Famers!
Ivy Paul Andrews -- Poison was the nickname, Ivy was his given name, and who knows why his parents gave him that first name -- was born May 6, 1907, in the coal mining city of Dora, Alabama. His father was a coal miner, as well as at least three of his brothers.
Andrews played football, basketball, and baseball for his high school team, and the Daily Mountain Eagle called him "possibly, the greatest athlete ever produced in Walker County."
After high school, he played semi-pro baseball and was signed by a minor league team in Mobile. There, he was spotted by scout Eddie Herr, who convinced the Yankees to spend $25,000 to purchase his contract.
Andrews spent the next four years in the minors, having some good years -- he went 9-1 for Albany in 10 games in 1929 -- but also some injuries that derailed his progress. In 1931, at the age of 24, he was pitching for the Jersey City Skeeters in the International League. The manager there was former major league pitcher and Previously Forgotten Yankee Bob Shawkey, who helped turn several promising prospects into bona fide pitchers, including Red Ruffing, Lefty Gomez, Johnny Allen, and another previously Forgotten Yankee, Spud Chandler.
Ivy wasn't great for the Skeeters, 7-12 with a 4.29 ERA, but the Yankees were struggling and needed a pitcher. More impressive than his minor league numbers was a start Andrews made in an exhibition game against the Reds in Cincinnati, throwing a shutout. Five days later, Andrews was in Detroit for his major league debut against one of the worst teams in the league, the Detroit Tigers. It wasn't pretty -- he gave up four runs, three earned, on 10 hits in six innings -- and he left with the Yankees trailing 4-1. But the Yankees rallied with a three-run 8th inning to tie it up and it went to extra innings and finally won it after 16 innings. Babe Ruth homered and Tony Lazzeri went 4-for-8 with an RBI.
He stayed with the Yankees the rest of the year as a swingman, three starts and four relief appearances, and finished his debut season 2-0 with a 4.19 ERA (96 ERA+) and a 1.282 WHIP in 34.1 innings.
The following year he started the season in the same role, getting one start and three relief appearances. In 24.2 innings, he had a 1.82 ERA and 1.176 WHIP, but the Yankees -- already eyeing October after a 32-14 start -- wanted a more veteran pitcher. On June 5, the rookie was traded to the Red Sox for Danny MacFayden. Though only two years older, MacFayden was in his seventh season in the majors and had won 16 games the previous year.
MacFayden was no doubt happy to be out of last place Boston, but it wasn't a bad move for Ivy, either, as he finally earned a spot in the rotation. He went 8-6 with a 3.81 ERA (117 ERA+) in 141.2 innings with the Red Sox.
The following year Andrews went 7-13 with the Red Sox, then was traded to the St. Louis Browns for Carl Reynolds, a former Washington Senator who in 1932 was in one of the most famous brawls of the era against the Yankees' Bill Dickey.
Ivy had three pretty good years for a bad Browns team, going 24-30 with a 4.29 ERA (117 ERA+). In 1937, the Cleveland Indians acquired him from the Browns, along with former Yankee Lyn Lary and former Yankee prospect Moose Solters, for two future Yankees in Oral Hildebrand and Bill Knickerbocker, plus Joe Vosmik, who the Yankees nearly had a deal for in 1935.
Ivy made his Indians debut at home in Cleveland on April 24, 1937... and got a rude welcome! The Sporting News reported on April 29, 1937, that Andrews was booed by the home fans because he took the mound in relief of teenage sensation Bob Feller, who had been pulled from the game after six innings.
The boy's withdrawal, as already recorded, brought good-natured Andrews to the box and he went to work in a mild chorus of cat-calls, not directed at him, of course, but at the sudden disappearance of Feller.Andrews won the crowd over with three scoreless innings of relief. The fans didn't know until later that Feller, who struck out 11 but also gave up four runs on four hits and six walks, was pulled due to elbow pain; he'd make just three more appearances over the first half, but after the All-Star Break made 17 starts and posted a 3.29 ERA.
On May 8, Andrews threw a four-hit shutout against the Yankees, out-dueling Lefty Gomez. It was, believe it or not, the first time we had been shut out that season, and we wouldn't be shut out again until the end of September.
The 1937 Yankees were indeed a powerhouse, with a double-digit lead on 1st place in the middle of August. But trouble was brewing as Spud Chandler's chronic arm troubles were flaring up again.
Five years earlier the Yankees had a big lead and were thinking of adding a veteran pitcher for October when they traded the rookie Andrews to the Red Sox. Now, in 1937, the situation was reversed. On August 14, we bought the contract of the veteran Andrews from Cleveland for $7,500 and put him back into his swingman role, and over the final six weeks of the season he went 3-2 with a 3.12 ERA (145 ERA+) in five starts and six relief appearances. In the postseason that year, he was used as a reliever in the Yankees' only loss of the series, a 7-3 defeat in Game 4. (Previously forgotten Yankee Bump Hadley was bombed for five runs on six hits in the first two innings, and Andrews pitched the next six innings, giving up two runs on six hits and four walks.) It would be the only postseason appearance of his career.
The following year, despite battling a leg injury that caused him to miss about a month, Andrews posted a 3.00 ERA (153 ERA+) and 1.417 WHIP in 48.0 innings mostly in relief. On September 28, 1938, with the Yankees coasting into the World Series with a 9.5 game lead, Ivy got his only start of the season in a game against the Washington Nationals. He gave up four runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk, taking the 4-1 loss. No one knew at the time, but it was the 31-year-old's final major league appearance. He was on the World Series roster but not needed as the Yankees used only four pitchers in a sweep of the Chicago Cubs.
In 1939, Andrews opened the year with the Yankees' top minor league team, the Newark Bears. Used as swingman, he went 7-5 with a 3.13 ERA in eight starts and 27 relief appearances. One of Ivy's teammates on that team was prospect Marius Russo, a previously forgotten Yankee. When the Yankees needed another starter in June, it wasn't Andrews but the 24-year-old Russo -- who had a 1.97 ERA in 10 starts for the Bears -- who got the call.
After the season, Andrews was traded to the Pacific Coast League in exchange for a prospect with the intriguing name of Rugger Ardizoia. He'd play in the minors for a few more seasons, with some good games here and there -- he threw back-to-back shutouts in 1944, crediting it to a "horseshoe and two rabbit feet" -- but never got back to the Show. In 1945, almost 38 years old, he hoped for one more season in the minors with the Mobile Bears but didn't make the team out of spring training and retired.
Poison Ivy remained active as a high school football and basketball coach and referee, and in the late 1940s was the pitching coach for his hometown Birmingham Barons. But his primary occupation was as a carpenter and contractor. His wife, Josephine -- he married her in 1934 -- became a history teacher at his alma mater, Dora High School. Andrews died in 1970 at the age of 63.
In 1975, the Andrews Award was established at Dora High School in his memory. It recognizes a senior with good grades who played two or more sports, as selected by the coaches, principal, and seniors. In 1979, a baseball field at Dora Municipal Park was named in his honor.
In 1985, Andrews was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. As Andrews was being considered for posthumous induction, Joe DiMaggio and Bill Dickey wrote letters of support:
"I remember Paul as a quiet, soft spoken affable man. But, inside that quiet reserve, he had a fiery competitive spirit that made him such a valuable asset to the Yankees that it was easy for him to fit into our teams of that era." -- Joe DiMaggioA Little More Poison?
"Paul made himself a fine pitcher with hard work and determination. He was aggressive, a gentleman and an asset to every club he was with." -- Bill Dickey
- Though fans knew him as Poison Ivy, teammates usually called him Paul, or, from his last name, Andy. Newspapers sometimes listed his name as Ivy Paul Andrews and sometimes as Paul Ivy Andrews, but Ivy really was his first name. Here's his tombstone.
- In the history of major league baseball, there have been just three players with the nickname Poison: Andrews and Hall of Fame brothers Paul and Lloyd Waner. Paul, though only 5'8" and 153 pounds, was known as "Big Poison" -- not because of his size, but because he was the big brother. Lloyd, 5'9" and 150 pounds, was three years younger and therefore "Little Poison."
- "Big Poison" actually ended his career in pinstripes. Waived by the Dodgers on September 1, 1944, Waner was signed that same day by the Yankees, who were just two games out of first place. He was told if the Yankees won the pennant, he would be on the World Series roster as a veteran pinch hitter... but the Yankees went .500 over the rest of the season and finished six games out. Waner, 1-for-7 with two walks that month, returned in 1945 but saw just one plate appearance the first month. (He drew a walk.) The Yankees released the 42-year-old outfielder on May 3 and he retired to become a batting coach.
- Prior to the 1937 World Series, one sportswriter gave this memorable scouting report on Andrews: “Paul dotes on slow stuff and freak deliveries. He has greater variety of stuff than any pitcher in baseball. Throws screwballs, sinkers, sailors, knucklers, has a snapping curve, a humming fast ball, control and savvy. He drives batters crazy with a meat ball they can’t carve." Contemporary sportswriters often said Andrews had the best curveball in the major leagues.
- Yankee manager Joe McCarthy, quoted in the New York World-Telegram in 1937 on how Andrews's soft stuff contrasted nicely to the rest of his pitching staff: “[Lefty] Gomez, [Red] Ruffing and [Monte] Pearson have the old fast one. Then along comes 'Andy'. They’ll break their backs.”
- Oddly enough, there are references to the screwball as Ivy's "new pitch" in both 1935 and in 1937.
- Andrews had a variety of unusual ailments that plagued him over his career. In 1929, Andrews was said to have "a severe cold in his right shoulder," a recurring problem that would plague him for the next two seasons. He missed time in 1932 with "lumbago and influenza" -- what we'd call today lower back pain and the flu. In 1933, The Sporting News reported that Andrews's start to spring training was delayed "as a result of playing peacemaker in a dog fight in Sarasota" -- apparently he'd been bitten on the hand! He also had a leg injury that caused him to miss games in 1938.
- The scout who signed Andrews, Eddie Herr, also discovered Carl Hubbell, Babe Herman, Earl Whitehill, and Heinie Manush. Among his many Yankee finds were Bill Dickey, Walter "Jumbo" Brown, George Pipgras, and previously forgotten Yankee Sammy Byrd.
- As noted above, the 1937 Yankees were shut out just twice all season. The first time was May 8 against Andrews, pitching for the Cleveland Indians. The second time was in game two of a doubleheader on September 29 called after seven innings. Ironically, Andrews started and lost that game for the Yankees!
- In four seasons with the Yankees, Andrews wore four different numbers: #22, #34, #28, and #24. The first is currently worn by Juan Soto, and prior to that, Harrison Bader. #34 was worn last year by Michael King, and before him, Justin Wilson. #28 is now worn by Austin Wells and prior to that Josh Donaldson, but we all remember it being worn by Joe Girardi from 2010 to 2017 -- he'd worn #27 his first two years as Yankee manager, then switched after we won our 27th World Series in 2009! And #24, worn from 1996 to 2005 by Tino Martinez and from 2006 to 2013 by Robinson Cano, is now worn by Alex Verdugo.
- Andrews's brother, Kenneth, was a minor league pitcher for several years in the 1930s. The Red Sox had him in camp with Ivy in 1933, but he never made the majors.
- There have been a number of Alabama-born Yankees, including Ben Chapman, Oscar Gamble, David Robertson, Joe Sewell, Virgil Trucks, Dixie Walker, and previously forgotten Yankee Andy Phillips.
- The Yankees were 32-14 and comfortably in first place when Andrews was traded to the Red Sox on June 5, 1932 -- and kept up that blistering pace after, going 75-33 the rest of the way. After they won the World Series that year, his former teammates generously voted to give him a cut of the World Series share. But Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis ruled that players traded within the same league couldn't get any sort of reward or compensation from their former team. I guess the thinking was a player traded to a non-contender might throw games to help his ex-teammates win the pennant if he knew he might personally benefit from it.
- The pitcher the Yankees got in return for Andrews in 1932, Danny MacFayden, was a 27-year-old righthander and one of the rare major leaguers to wear glasses while playing. His dour personality and chronic case of Resting Bitch Face earned him the nicknames "Deacon Danny" and "Dismal Danny" from the press. Though you couldn't blame him for looking unhappy in Boston after going 1-10 over the first two months of the season, despite a respectable 3.86 FIP. (The Red Sox were the worst team in baseball that year, losing 111 games.) He found more success in New York, going 7-5 with a 3.93 ERA (104 ERA+) in 121.1 innings over the rest of the 1932 season. He lasted another year and a half with the Yankees, earning an uninspiring -1.3 bWAR, before being released and claimed by the Boston Braves.
- Prior to the 1937 World Series, Andrews said he'd never seen a World Series game before. A newspaper reported Andrews "says if he can’t play in the big games, he doesn’t want to watch them."
- In 1938, Ivy's 3.00 ERA led the league... sort of. Under the rules of the time, you only needed 45 innings to qualify for the pitching leaderboard, so Andrews's 3.00 in 48.0 IP gave him the ERA crown. The title has since been retroactively awarded to Boston's Lefty Grove, who had a 3.08 ERA in 163.2 innings. (The current rule is one inning for every team game, or 162.0 in a 162-game season.)
- The prospect the Yankees got from the Hollywood Stars for Andrews after the 1939 season -- 20-year-old Rinaldo "Rugger" Ardizoia -- was born in Oleggio, Italy, and came to America as a two-year-old toddler. The family moved to San Francisco, where as a 6-year-old Rinaldo got the nickname "Rugger" because, as he explained it, he was "a rugged little bugger." Just as it seemed Ardizoia was on the cusp of making the Yankees, World War II came along and in 1942 he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served in the Pacific theater for three years, returning in 1946. Though he'd pitch in the minors for another five seasons, he had just one appearance in the major leagues, pitching in two innings for the Yankees in 1947.
- Ever since I started working on this post, I've had this song in my head -- now you do, too!