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The Wing Chun Kuen Masters of Foshan nerdstalgianotebook.... Briefly explore the shared history and influence of Wing Chun masters Yuen Kay-San and Ip Man in Foshan, examining their training, friendship, and the cross-pollination that shaped modern Wing Chun.

The Wing Chun Kuen Masters of Foshan

Briefly explore the shared history and influence of Wing Chun masters Yuen Kay-San and Ip Man in Foshan, examining their training, friendship, and the cross-pollination that shaped modern Wing Chun.

nerdstalgianotebook.substack.com

December 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM

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YouTube Finally Shuts Down Established Deceptive Fake Trailer Makers

YouTube has finally terminated two well-established channels that produce fake AI generated movie trailers to game the YouTube algorithm.

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December 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM

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Sony is buying Peanuts

Sony is buying an additional 41 percent stake in Peanuts. It has owned 39 percent of the franchise since 2018.

www.engadget.com

December 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM

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Robert Reich

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Over 20 million Americans are about to see their health insurance rates skyrocket.

Instead of addressing that, the House GOP is going home for the holidays.

Just so happens they won't be in town to answer tough questions about the Epstein files, either.

House Republicans call early Christmas break before Epstein files release

Under a recently signed federal law, the Justice Department had a Friday deadline to release materials concerning Epstei

www.newsweek.com

December 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM

DaЯRaN📎

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Importing Early Japanese Otaku Culture nerdstalgianotebook.... Otaku (noun) a person with an intense enthusiasm for some subject such as computers, video games, or anime and manga, especially one who finds social interaction difficult (often used attributively).

Importing Early Japanese Otaku Culture

Otaku (noun) a person with an intense enthusiasm for some subject such as computers, video games, or anime and manga, especially one who finds social interaction difficult (often used attributively).

nerdstalgianotebook.substack.com

December 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM

DaЯRaN📎

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Superman vs. Homelander Drops Official First Look (and It’s About to Get Brutal)

Who will win in the battle between supers?

screenrant.com

December 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM

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Ultra Fan! by DaЯRaN's Designs

Hayata holds the capsule above his head...

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December 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM

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Jack is back in The Artful Dodger season 2 trailer and first-look images

Over two years after its first season, The Artful Dodger is ready to return to Hulu for more crime-related and love-torn drama. The streamer has released the trailer for the upcoming second…

www.flickeringmyth.com

December 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM

DaЯRaN📎

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Doctor Mordrid nerdstalgianotebook.... The Forgotten Superhero Film

Doctor Mordrid

The Forgotten Superhero Film

nerdstalgianotebook.substack.com

December 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM

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Two neutron stars may have formed the first known 'superkilonova'

The historic explosion was 1.3 billion light-years away from Earth.

www.popsci.com

December 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM

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‘DC K.O.’ was just the warm-up: DC ALL IN goes NEXT LEVEL with Lobo, Batwoman, Deathstroke & More

'DC K.O.' was just the warm-up: DC ALL IN goes NEXT LEVEL with Lobo, Batwoman, Deathstroke & More • AIPT

DC NEXT LEVEL details and cover art for Lobo, Batwoman, and Deathstroke are here!

aiptcomics.com

December 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM

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Carbon-based filter removes PFAS from groundwater in field tests

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been mass produced for decades in consumer products like frying pans, water-resistant clothing, food packaging and cosmetics. They have also been used in ...

phys.org

December 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM

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HBO's Game Of Thrones Season 8 Remake Is Officially Never Going To Happen

Why Game of Thrones season 8 can't happen.

screenrant.com

December 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM

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Microgel-based antioxidant system advances biohybrid brain research

Researchers have unveiled a breakthrough technology that could transform the way scientists build and study lab-grown brain tissue models. The innovation, called Cellular RedOx Spreading Shield (CROSS), ...

phys.org

December 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM

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Octopuses Change Color in Milliseconds, Even Though They Are Colorblind

Learn why octopuses change color, how fast they can blend into their surroundings, and how the creatures can change into colors they can’t even see.

www.discovermagazine.com

December 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM

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#70s #Van Life by DaЯRaN's Designs darran-hight.dashery...

I REALLY wanted to make this old ad into a t-shirt graphic, so I finally got around to it.

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December 15, 2025 at 8:22 AM

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House Of The Dragon Season 3 Will Officially See Game Of Thrones' Coolest Army In Action

Get ready for this Westeros army.

screenrant.com

December 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM

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R.i.P. Gil

December 17, 2025 at 4:56 AM

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Acid-treated carbon nanotubes boost efficiency and stability of flexible perovskite solar modules

Flexible perovskite solar modules (f-PSMs) are a key innovation in current renewable energy technology, offering a pathway toward sustainable and efficient energy solutions. However, ensuring long-term ...

phys.org

December 17, 2025 at 3:55 AM

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Remember those early internet sites with all the animated gifs on every page? Ummm, you aint seen nothing yet. This is pure artistry.

Floor796

Floor796

A huge animation scene with many references to memes, games, films, series, anime, music groups

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December 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM

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Awesome news! My #vinyl 45 Record Adapter design is ranking number two on #TeePublic in the music category! It's taken a long time to recover from the false dmca claim by the NFL. darran-hight.dashery...