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It finally happened:

Big Update guys, the Carter Family has decided for Carter to undergo experimental treatment in secret. They know he has only weeks if not days left, but they got word a Turkish Doctor who has a highly experimental highly risky treatment method, but the upside is that this could prolong his life for up to several years. While it is true that he is in hospice meaning he would no longer be seeking treatment, this decision to enter hospice was made before this experimental treatment option was known to the family. The possibility of prolonging his life for up to a few years is too good of an opportunity for them to pass up. There is further motivation for him to want to continue life if he feels he has a chance to make it to the 2024 election, as he would feel much more at peach in accepting death if he knew Trump would never be president again. I do not have a medical degree but do have a masters in molecular biology and have somewhat of an understanding of how this treatment works based off of the details I have been given, though much of it is far too advanced for me to understand. In the intricate realm of neurobiological transference, a revolutionary procedure unfolds at the cellular level. Within the confines of our understanding of cellular structures, we delve into the intricacies of synaptic connections and neural networks. Imagine a meticulous process where the very essence of cognition is delicately encoded into the synaptic patterns of individual neurons. Through an advanced form of quantum neuro-cognitive mapping, we embark on a journey at the subatomic scale, manipulating the quantum states of electrons within the synapses. These minute particles dance in orchestrated patterns, forming a tapestry of cognitive information. Concurrently, the cellular membrane acts as a gatekeeper, facilitating the transfer of quantum-encoded consciousness across the neural pathways. As the quantum states harmonize, a symphony of neurological data resonates, transcending the conventional boundaries of cellular communication. This orchestration of quantum cognition reaches a crescendo, breaching the limitations of traditional neuroscience. The neural pathways, now imprinted with the quintessence of consciousness, bear the signature of an individual's thoughts, memories, and self-awareness. Unbeknownst to the observer, the grand finale of this scientific odyssey unveils itself as the culmination of all efforts materializes within the unsuspecting vessel—a humble peanut. In a twist that defies conventional understanding, the quantum-mapped consciousness seamlessly integrates with the peanut's cellular matrix. The peanut, once a mundane legume, now houses the complex tapestry of a sentient mind, forever altering the paradigm of neuroscientific possibilities. This groundbreaking revelation challenges the very fabric of our comprehension, inviting us to reconsider the boundaries between the tangible and the abstract. The peanut, now an unlikely host to the essence of cognition, stands as a testament to the enigmatic possibilities that lie at the intersection of science and imagination. To explain this in more simple terms, they are going to attempt Jimmy's consciousness into a peanut plant. As we have all seen recently his mind is still in great shape for someone his age and it is merely his body which is failing him. If they can plant Jimmy's conciseness into a healthy host body then he can continue to live on with the lifespan of the new host body. One might ask why they can not transfer his conciseness into something with more physical capabilities such as a human body, robot, or even animal, instead of something so limiting as a peanut plant. The problem is that the cellular makeup of these larger beings are far too complex to be able to even dream about a successful conscious swap into. A peanut starts out as a single seed with an extremely simple cellular structure and thus makes for one of the best chances for a successful consciousness transfer. A further benefit to selecting a peanut is that Jimmy can then be planted back at his old peanut farm which he loves so dearly and isn where he wishes he could spend his remaining days. There is already some talk within the family of then turning the Carter Peanut farm into a massive Graceland/Dollywood like theme park attraction where people can take photos with Jimmy in his peanut form. Furthermore they believe that they will be able use electrode placement to read the electrical signals from his Peanut Plant host and be able to understand whatever thoughts he is trying to communicate by interpretation of the electrical readings. With a potential from him to be able to communicate in his new host body Jimmy is considering joining CNN as a 2024 election analyst. They figure it would be a huge ratings draw to have a plant as an on air talent especially considering the plant would be the beloved former president. It would also be seen as a boon for CNN as they would have a leg up in the diversity equity and inclusion arms race with the other news networks by being the first network to hire the underrepresented legume community. Hopefully for Jimmy and for the rest of humanity this procedure is successful since this technology if functional could be used to extend the lives of millions.

Russell Hamler dead at 99. No more Merrill’s Marauders.

I hate all of you.

There are countless reasons to say this but what an odious little cunt Sunak is.

Ridicolous that there is no word on Battersby at this point.

Gives The Living End’s winning 2008 squad a clean slate now

Shih Ming-teh, Taiwanese dissident, longtime political prisoner and politician sometimes called Taiwan's Mandela, reportedly dead at 83. Mentioned here multiple times since 2006 due to his longtime battle with liver cancer. He was hospitalised in critical condition with a recurrence last month but seems it was never reported by any English language news source.

I have added the seeds / seedings (??) to the player list. The order of seed is => last year's final round => points achieved in the final game of last year's game => order of signing up for this year. TQR and me have already rejected playing this year. Among last year's top 32, we still haven't heard from Grim Up North and Pop Zeus. With 39 players as of right now, we'd have to lose 7 more players for a Top 32 in Round Two, i.e. 7 matches in Round 1 => 14 players. So the top 25 players would get a free pass. With 3 top-seeded players not playing, automatic passes go down to seed no. 28. But you have 5 more days to sign up!

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/betty-boothroyd-commons-speaker-sunak-b2477649.html Petty indeed

Glad this bilge is taking a knock. It's so painfully Radio 2. It's a beige cardigan. A grey Nissan Qashqai. A mug of bovril. A 'live laugh love' fridge magnet. A vegetable Korma. An old pair of Homer Simpson slippers. An episode of Bargain Hunt. A caravan park in Norfolk.

15/Jan/2024 34 The Foundations — Build Me Up Buttercup +1 31 Fleetwood Mac — Oh Well +1 29 Kenny Rogers & The First Edition — Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town 28 Tom Jones — Delilah +1 28 The Small Faces — Lazy Sunday 24 Elvis Presley — In The Ghetto +1 24 The Edwin Hawkins Singers — Oh Happy Day 23 Stevie Wonder — Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday 23 Fleetwood Mac — Man Of The World 21 Lou Christie — I’m Gonna Make You Mine 21 The Casuals — Jesamine 20 Barry Ryan — Eloise 20 Mary Hopkin — Goodbye 20 The Bee Gees — Don’t Forget To Remember 18 Dean Martin — Gentle On My Mind 17 Robin Gibb — Saved By The Bell -3 16 O.C. Smith — Son Of Hickory Holler’s Tramp 16 Herman’s Hermits — My Sentimental Friend 15 Nina Simone — Ain’t Got No / Do What You Gotta Do -3 14 Leapy Lee — Little Arrows 12 The Tremeloes — (Call Me) Number One 12 Bobby Goldsboro — Honey 06 Lulu — Boom Bang-A-Bang

By this forum's standards? Not even on the road to it.

I'd probably be Carter's age if I stopped to actually read all this.

I mean on one hand, yeah this forum can be kinda toxic. But on the other hand a lot of these legacy members have to witness a lot of the same bs when it comes to newbies posting the same recycled stuff over and over. Like 'I predict that so and so wont outlive 2024' or 'this person will be dead within the month' and these predictions are usually based on nothing and are usually wrong - granted I've posted a lot of stupid stuff myself in the past that falls into this category.

Maurice le Coutour born in 1914, veteran of WW2 might be the new « doyen des Français » oldest French man. I saw that he was quoted in the thread World War 2 Veterans :

Current TOP 10 1) Maria Branyas Morera 116:316 2) Edie Ceccarelli 115:343 3) Tomiko Itooka 115:237 4) Inah Canabarro Lucas 115:220 5) Juan Vicente Perez Mora114:232 6) Elizabeth Francis 114:173 7) Ethel Caterham 114:146 8) Okagi Hayashi 114:135 9) Pearl Berg 114:105 10) Tane Matsubara 114:092 Tane Matsubara entered The Top 10 after Fusa Tatsumi's death. She is the oldest person ever from Hokkaido Prefecture (the northernmost prefecture of Japan) having surpassed the previous recordholder, Hatsue Ono (1898-2012). Matsubara is in frail condition and in her photos from both 2022 and 2023 she had her eyes closed.

There are still a handful of ‘dry counties’ in Texas and I believe a few other hillbilly southern states. Most (?) states sell alcohol on Sunday but not before noon. When I was in New Mexico they did not sell alcohol on Sundays, that was 1987/88 so law may have changed.

I have three hits: Derek Draper, Glynis Johns and Yury Solomin.

Pleat is pictured here at yesterday's game at the top of Jim Ratcliffe's head. He appears slightly better than the photos from March 2023. I also doubt he lives that near to Manchester so clearly he is well enough to travel fairly long distances to games. Hopefully he has a few years left.

Congrats @MariNisia! 1924 - Roger Guillemin / Lili Lentz 1925 - Lou Carnesca/ Micheline Lannoy 1926 - Roger Corman / Rowena Jackson 1927 - William Daniels / Estelle Parsons 1928 - James Ivory / Nancy Olson 1929 - Mark Rydell / Patricia Routledge 1930 - Gene Hackman / Tippi Hendren 1931 - Don King / Claire Bloom 1932 - John Williams / Anouk Aimee 1933 - Quincy Jones / Siân Phillips

Surely Doc must be getting close to Mod Preview

This isn't necessarily political but as a nation the UK needs to get over shops closing early on a Sunday, I've just wasted half an hour walking in the cold and dark to get some cheese because the day of the week wasn't at the forefront of my mind. Less than half the country claim to be Christian, a lot less are practising Christians and I'd bet less that 1% still see Sunday as simply 'the lord's day'. The idea is simply outdated.

Mel Blyth, a FA Cup winner with Southampton in 1976 and long-time Crystal Palace player, has died. https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/saints-mourn-passing-of-mel-blyth

Sven-Goran Eriksson has a year to live. Obvious pick if he makes it to 2025.