HEY THERE!
Down in miami, doing miami stuff!
beach, pool, massage, repeat.
in between i work out and walk and eat stuff with quinoa in it.
i have to tell you about the melvins new record, tarantula heart.
if you hate metal, then stop reading this.
but you'd think after 40 years in the business Buzzo et al would not be inventing new stuff.
but the first song on this record ("pain equals funny" ) might be the greatest metal medley ever. i know i'm using the term "medley" incorrectly - but what to do you call a 20 minutes song with separate parts, each one classic?
you can get the album on iTunes. but i include the youtube link below.
again, if you're not into metal, you will find this abrasive and perhaps insane. so don't listen to it just to complain about how noisy and irritating it is. if you love metal and hard rock, this will be hit you in the face.
but for me its equal parts Stooges, Kiss and Hendrix, with Buzzo in front.
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In Household Chore History:
On August 9, 1910, Alva J. Fisher received U.S. Patent No. 966,677 for the drive mechanism of the "Thor" electric washing machine.
Key Details of the Innovation
The Manufacturer: Fisher developed the machine for the Chicago-based Hurley Machine Company.
The Machine ("The Thor" ): Introduced commercially in 1908, the Thor was a drum-type machine featuring a galvanized tub powered by a small electric motor.
The Patent: While early prototypes existed, Fisher's 1910 patent targeted the self-reversing gearbox mechanism. This design rotated the internal drum in one direction and then reversed it, preventing clothes from packing into a tight, un-washable ball.
Safety and Evolution
Early versions of the Thor came with risks; the electric motor was exposed underneath the tub. Water routinely dripped onto the electrical components, causing short circuits, sparks, and shocks. Despite these issues, the invention revolutionized domestic life by significantly lowering the hours...
