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Monday, December 14, 2020
Spot Explorer Transforming Action Figure From The M.A.R.S. Converters Toy Line
On this day, ten years ago, I posted a review of the action figure Accelerator from the M.A.R.S. Converters toy line by Hap-P-Kid/Cybotronix (https://michael-the-researcher.blogspot.com/2010/12/accelerator-transforming-action-figure.html). That was one full decade ago, and in honor of the ten year anniversary, I am back with another review from the M.A.R.S. Converters toy line. This figure was difficult to acquire. I finally found it in 2015, and I stumbled upon it by chance. As you will see in this video, the toy is junk ... a mess and a disaster. It keeps falling apart, and the head is stuck. I give it ZERO stars.
Friday, September 4, 2020
The Last Survivor From The 1800s Passed Away In 2017
The last survivor who was born in the 1800s passed away in 2017. She was an Italian woman named Emma Martina Luigia Morano who lived from November 29, 1899 until April 15, 2017. Some of you will recall that I began this series of videos way back in the year 2012. I had not posted videos in some time so I am going to give you an update on the series.
Here is the url in the event that the video cannot be viewed: https://youtu.be/4HG4bUlbt4A
This link will provide the names of the other survivors who passed on prior to Emma:
http://supercentenarian-research-foundation.org/TableE.aspx
You would go to "Validated Deceased Supercentenarians" and click "Died" in order to get the names in reverse order starting from the bottom.
Saturday, August 29, 2020
An Empty Pack Of Frankford Arsenal 4 Second Fuzes Dated 1863
Here is an empty pack of Frankford Arsenal "4 Second Fuzes". There were five fuzes in there. The pack was made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the year 1863. They were manufactured to be placed inside of adapters that would, in turn, be placed into artillery shells. The package still retains that magnificent scent.
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Here are pictures and a video ...
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https://youtu.be/xUwxlCA1AiM
Monday, August 24, 2020
I Found A Turtle On May 23, 2020
These jpegs and video are from May 23, 2020. I was training my upper back, specifically doing bent over rows, in the driveway when I saw a turtle on its side. How did it get there? Did a bird have the turtle inside of its beak and dropped it? In any event, I took him or her to a local creek. You can see that the turtle has difficulty moving. I am not sure if the turtle had developmental issues or if the turtle sustained a major injury prior to my discovery. I placed the turtle near the edge of the water. I wanted the turtle to decide whether to go into the water or not. After a few minutes, the turtle jumped into the water (of course, while I was not filming). Hopefully, the turtle turned out fine.
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Note: If you click the photographs, they will become larger.
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Sunday, January 12, 2020
Early Music Events For 2020
For the FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS, I am posting a list of Early Music events: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical. More dates will be added as the information rolls in. Ludwig Von Beethoven's 250th Birth Anniversary is this year so you know that many of his events will be scheduled.
January
31 Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem in Philadelphia, PA. Info: https://www.operaphila.org/whats-on/on-stage-2019-2020/verdis-requiem
February
02 Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem in Philadelphia, PA. Info: https://www.operaphila.org/whats-on/on-stage-2019-2020/verdis-requiem
09 Candelmas in Daylesford Abbey, PA. Info: http://voxamadeus.org
21 First Lady Of The Renaissance: Music In The Court Of Isabella d’Este in Philadelphia, PA. Info: https://www.piffaro.org/home-season
22 First Lady Of The Renaissance: Music In The Court Of Isabella d’Este in Chestnut Hill, PA. Info: https://www.piffaro.org/home-season
23 First Lady Of The Renaissance: Music In The Court Of Isabella d’Este in Wilmington, DE. Info: https://www.piffaro.org/home-season
March
08 Beethoven At 250 concert in Princeton, NJ. Info: http://www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org/concerts/concert/richardson-chamber-players-beethoven-at-250
20 Brilliant Baroque in Chestnut Hill, PA. Info: http://voxamadeus.org
22 Brilliant Baroque in Daylesford Abbey, PA. Info: http://voxamadeus.org
28 Virtuoso Music For The Habsburg Emperors in Ewing, NJ. Info: https://www.lafiocco.org
29 Virtuoso Music For The Habsburg Emperors in Solebury, PA. Info: https://www.lafiocco.org
April
06 Music Of Colonial Maryland in Gaithersburg, MD. Info: https://www.colonialmusic.org/colonial-music-event-schedule/eventdetail/200/14/music-of-colonial-maryland-solo-program-gaithersburg-md.html
10 Easter Concert Featuring Bach and Rossini in Wayne, PA. Info: http://voxamadeus.org
June
05 Bach And Vivaldi Fest in Philadelphia, PA. Info: http://voxamadeus.org
06 Cantate And Canzonette in Ewing, NJ. Info: https://www.lafiocco.org
07 Bach And Vivaldi Fest in Paoli, PA. Info: http://voxamadeus.org
07 Cantate And Canzonette in Solebury, PA. Info: https://www.lafiocco.org
October
24 Early Music Fest in Princeton, NJ. Info: https://www.guildforearlymusic.org
Friday, January 10, 2020
Historical Outings And Other Events For 2020
Another year of events ...
January
11 Stamp Bourse (aka Show) in Bordentown, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Bordentown-2nd-Saturday-Stamp-Bourse
11 Rockledge Model Railroad Museum in Rockledge, PA. Info: http://www.rockledgemrm.org/~rockledgemrm/wordpress
11-12 Greenberg Train Show in Oaks, PA. Info: http://trainshow.com/oaks
12 World Coin Show in Burlington Township, NJ. Info: https://coinzip.com/index.php?state=NJ
16 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
18 Rockledge Model Railroad Museum in Rockledge, PA. Info: http://www.rockledgemrm.org/~rockledgemrm/wordpress
19 Stamp And Coin Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Wayne-Third-Sunday-Stamp-Coin-Show
23 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
26 Coin, Currency, Collectibles And Stamps Show in Old Bridge, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Old-Bridge-Coin-Currency-Collectibles-Stamps-Show
26 Civil War Dance Class in Harrisburg, PA. Info: http://civilwardance.org/schedule.html
29 Lecture: Richard Stockton in Princeton, NJ. Info: https://www.morven.org/revolutionary-unsung-hero
February
01 Cheap Thrills Motorcycle Show And Swap Meet in Asbury Park, NJ. Info: https://bikeweekevents.com/motorcycle-events/cheap-thrills-motorcycle-show-swap-meet
01-02 Stamp and Coin Bourse (aka Show) in Pennsauken, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/MSC-Stamp-Bourse & http://www.my-coinshows.com/coin-shows/New-Jersey
08 Stamp Bourse (aka Show) in Bordentown, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Bordentown-2nd-Saturday-Stamp-Bourse
08-09 Burlington County Railroad Club Winter Open House And Toy Train Flea Market in Cinnaminson, NJ. Info: http://bcmrc.org
08-09 Rockledge Model Railroad Museum in Rockledge, PA. Info: http://www.rockledgemrm.org/~rockledgemrm/wordpress
08-09 Greenberg Train Show in Secaucus, NJ. Info: http://trainshow.com/secaucus
09 World Coin Show in Burlington Township, NJ. Info: https://coinzip.com/index.php?state=NJ
13 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
15 Lecture: Fugitive Slave Oney Judge in Haddonfield, NJ. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/456021925093460
15-16 Greenberg Train Show in Wilmington, DE. Info: http://trainshow.com/delaware
15-16 Burlington County Railroad Club Winter Open House And Toy Train Flea Market in Cinnaminson, NJ. Info: http://bcmrc.org
16 Stamp And Coin Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Wayne-Third-Sunday-Stamp-Coin-Show
16 George Washington Birthday Celebration in Washington Crossing, PA. Info: https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/events
17 George Washington Birthday Celebration in Valley Forge, PA. Info: http://www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/events.htm
20 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
21 George Washington Birthday Educational Forum in Princeton Junction, NJ. Info: https://pbs1777.org/event/george-washington-birthday-educational-forum-featuring-david-o-stewart
23 Coin, Currency, Collectibles And Stamps Show in Old Bridge, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Old-Bridge-Coin-Currency-Collectibles-Stamps-Show
23 Civil War Dance Class in Harrisburg, PA. Info: http://civilwardance.org/schedule.html
27 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
29 Greenberg Train Show in Edison, NJ. Info: http://trainshow.com/edison
March
01 Greenberg Train Show in Edison, NJ. Info: http://trainshow.com/edison
07 Coin Bourse (aka Show) in Pennsauken, NJ. Info: http://www.my-coinshows.com/coin-shows/New-Jersey
08 World Coin Show in Burlington Township, NJ. Info: https://coinzip.com/index.php?state=NJ
12 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
14 Stamp Bourse (aka Show) in Bordentown, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Bordentown-2nd-Saturday-Stamp-Bourse
15 Stamp And Coin Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Wayne-Third-Sunday-Stamp-Coin-Show
15 Train Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.eastcoasttrainparts.com/wayne.htm
19 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
22 Coin, Currency, Collectibles And Stamps Show in Old Bridge, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Old-Bridge-Coin-Currency-Collectibles-Stamps-Show
26 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
28 Train Show in New Castle, DE. Info: http://www.toyshows.org/aboutme.html
29 Watchung Hills Coin Club Show And Sale in Bridgewater, NJ. Info: http://www.my-coinshows.com/Watchung-Hills-Coin-Club-Show-and-Sale
29 Metro Petro Collectors Show in Pompton Lakes, NJ. Info: https://bikeweekevents.com/motorcycle-events/metro-petro-collectors-show
April
03 Lecture With Abraham And Mary Lincoln Reenactors in Egg Harbor, NJ. Info: http://www.gehthsmuseum.org/calendar.html
09 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
11 Car Hop Kickoff Car, Truck And Bike Show in Waretown, NJ. Info: https://bikeweekevents.com/motorcycle-events/car-hop-kickoff-car-truck-and-bike-show
11 Stamp Bourse (aka Show) in Bordentown, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Bordentown-2nd-Saturday-Stamp-Bourse
12 World Coin Show in Burlington Township, NJ. Info: https://coinzip.com/index.php?state=NJ
15-19 New Jersey Mineral, Fossil, Gem And Jewelry Show in Edison, NJ. Info: http://www.ny-nj-gemshow.com
16 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
19 Mechanical Music Extravaganza Convention (With Phonograph Players, Cylinder Records, 78 RPM Records And More) in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.victor-victrola.com/Shows%20and%20Auctions.htm & http://antique-sound.com
19 Stamp And Coin Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Wayne-Third-Sunday-Stamp-Coin-Show
23 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
25 18th Century Arts And Crafts Demonstrations in National Park, NJ. Info: http://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/depts/p/parks/parkgolf/redbank/se.asp
25-26 MTA Spring Swap Meet Militaria Convention And Military Vehicle Show in Augusta, NJ. Info: http://www.mtaswapmeet.us
26 Coin, Currency, Collectibles And Stamps Show in Old Bridge, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Old-Bridge-Coin-Currency-Collectibles-Stamps-Show
May
09 Hot Rods And Harleys in Rahway, NJ. Info: https://bikeweekevents.com/motorcycle-events/hot-rods-and-harleys-2
09 Stamp Bourse (aka Show) in Bordentown, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Bordentown-2nd-Saturday-Stamp-Bourse
10 World Coin Show in Burlington Township, NJ. Info: https://coinzip.com/index.php?state=NJ
14 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
16-17 Italian American Festival in Philadelphia, PA. Info: http://www.italianmarketfestival.com/index.html
17 Stamp And Coin Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Wayne-Third-Sunday-Stamp-Coin-Show
17 Train Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.eastcoasttrainparts.com/wayne.htm
21 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
24 Coin, Currency, Collectibles And Stamps Show in Old Bridge, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Old-Bridge-Coin-Currency-Collectibles-Stamps-Show
28 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
30-31 Civil War Event in Schwenksville, PA. Info: http://www.ppmcivilwar.org
31 Lecture: Fever And Sickness In The Continental Army in Washington Crossing, PA. Info: https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/events
June
03 Confederate Memorial Day
05-07 World War II Weekend (Veterans, Reenactment, Music, Airplane Rides) in Reading, PA. Info: http://www.maam.org/maamwwii.html
11 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
13 Stamp Bourse (aka Show) in Bordentown, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Bordentown-2nd-Saturday-Stamp-Bourse
14 Tour: Soldier Health In The Revolutionary War in Washington Crossing, PA. Info: https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/events
14 World Coin Show in Burlington Township, NJ. Info: https://coinzip.com/index.php?state=NJ
18 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
20-21 Military Timeline Weekend in Cape May, NJ. Info: https://hcsv.org/event-list-2020
21 Stamp And Coin Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Wayne-Third-Sunday-Stamp-Coin-Show
24 Death Of Grover Cleveland Commemoration At His Actual Gravesite (With Authentic Memorabilia Such As Photos, Autographs, Campaign Tokens And More On Display) in Princeton, NJ. Info: I am putting on the event.
25 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
28 Coin, Currency, Collectibles And Stamps Show in Old Bridge, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Old-Bridge-Coin-Currency-Collectibles-Stamps-Show
July
09 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
11 Stamp Bourse (aka Show) in Bordentown, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Bordentown-2nd-Saturday-Stamp-Bourse
12 World Coin Show in Burlington Township, NJ. Info: https://coinzip.com/index.php?state=NJ
16 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
19 Train Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.eastcoasttrainparts.com/wayne.htm
19 Stamp And Coin Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Wayne-Third-Sunday-Stamp-Coin-Show
23 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: http://observatory.rutgers.edu
26 Coin, Currency, Collectibles And Stamps Show in Old Bridge, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Old-Bridge-Coin-Currency-Collectibles-Stamps-Show
August
08 Stamp Bourse (aka Show) in Bordentown, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Bordentown-2nd-Saturday-Stamp-Bourse
08-09 Greenberg Train Show in Edison, NJ. Info: http://greenbergshows.com/schedule
09 World Coin Show in Burlington Township, NJ. Info: https://coinzip.com/index.php?state=NJ
Metuchen Rescue Squad Benefit Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show in Metuchen, NJ. Info: https://bikeweekevents.com/motorcycle-events/metuchen-rescue-squad-benefit-car-truck-and-motorcycle-show
16 Stamp And Coin Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Wayne-Third-Sunday-Stamp-Coin-Show
22-23 Greenberg Train Show in Oaks, PA. Info: http://greenbergshows.com/schedule
23 Coin, Currency, Collectibles And Stamps Show in Old Bridge, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Old-Bridge-Coin-Currency-Collectibles-Stamps-Show
September
10-13 Roar To The Shore Motorcycle Rally in Wildwood, NJ. Info: http://roartotheshoreonline.com & http://www.lightningcustoms.com/roartotheshore.html
12 Stamp Bourse (aka Show) in Bordentown, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Bordentown-2nd-Saturday-Stamp-Bourse
12-13 Revolutionary War Encampment in Cape May, NJ. Info: https://hcsv.org/event-list-2020
13 World Coin Show in Burlington Township, NJ. Info: https://coinzip.com/index.php?state=NJ
19-20 Civil War Reenactment in Cape May, NJ. Info: https://hcsv.org/event-list-2020
20 Stamp And Coin Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Wayne-Third-Sunday-Stamp-Coin-Show
24-27 Bike Fest in Seaside Heights, NJ. Info: https://bikeweekevents.com/motorcycle-events/seaside-bike-fest
27 Coin, Currency, Collectibles And Stamps Show in Old Bridge, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Old-Bridge-Coin-Currency-Collectibles-Stamps-Show
27 Train Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.eastcoasttrainparts.com/wayne.htm
October
03 Train Show in New Castle, DE. Info: http://www.toyshows.org/aboutme.html
10 Stamp Bourse (aka Show) in Bordentown, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Bordentown-2nd-Saturday-Stamp-Bourse
11 Mechanical Music Extravaganza Convention (With Phonograph Players, Cylinder Records, 78 RPM Records And More) in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.victor-victrola.com/Shows%20and%20Auctions.htm & http://antique-sound.com
11 World Coin Show in Burlington Township, NJ. Info: https://coinzip.com/index.php?state=NJ
18 Stamp And Coin Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Wayne-Third-Sunday-Stamp-Coin-Show
25 Revolutionary War Reenactment (aka 18th Century Field Day) in National Park, NJ. Info: http://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/depts/p/parks/parkgolf/redbank/se.asp
25 Coin, Currency, Collectibles And Stamps Show in Old Bridge, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Old-Bridge-Coin-Currency-Collectibles-Stamps-Show
November
08 World Coin Show in Burlington Township, NJ. Info: https://coinzip.com/index.php?state=NJ
14 Stamp Bourse (aka Show) in Bordentown, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Bordentown-2nd-Saturday-Stamp-Bourse
15 Stamp And Coin Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Wayne-Third-Sunday-Stamp-Coin-Show
22 Coin, Currency, Collectibles And Stamps Show in Old Bridge, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Old-Bridge-Coin-Currency-Collectibles-Stamps-Show
December
05 (Morning) Wassail Day in Cape May, NJ. Info: https://hcsv.org/event-list-2020
05 (Evening) Krampusnacht
06 Nikolaustag
12 Stamp Bourse (aka Show) in Bordentown, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Bordentown-2nd-Saturday-Stamp-Bourse
16 Ludwig Van Beethoven's 250th Birthday
20 Stamp And Coin Show in Wayne, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Wayne-Third-Sunday-Stamp-Coin-Show
27 Coin, Currency, Collectibles And Stamps Show in Old Bridge, NJ. Info: http://www.istampshows.com/Old-Bridge-Coin-Currency-Collectibles-Stamps-Show
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