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Aileen and Bill Turnbull, 77, were married in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1967 and filmed leaving the church on 8mm film equipment borrowed from one of Bill’s coworkers. After the footage was developed, the couple watched it on a borrowed projector. When they returned the projector, they forgot to remove the film from the reel and it wound up in storage at the coworker’s place. The couple looked for the footage over the years, and it never turned up. They assumed it got mixed up with some of their other belongings.In 1981, the Turnbulls moved to Brisbane, Australia.Decades later, Terry Cheyne of Aberdeen was told by his uncle that he needed to come by and pick up his reels of 8mm military footage taken in the ‘70s that he had stored at his place. “When I left the Navy, my uncle told me he was downsizing, so I went to rescue my films and just threw them in a cupboard for years and years,” he told Claire and Pete on the Original 106 Breakfast Show.Years later, Terry had his 8mm reels transferred to DVD and was puzzled to find that among the converted film was wedding footage of a couple he didn’t know. “Everyone had passed away and I’m the oldest in the family, so I had nobody to ask who it was,” he told the Original 106 Breakfast Show.After retiring last year, he decided to try to find out who the couple was, so he posted a screenshot of the footage on Facebook. Six months later, it was reposted to a Facebook page for people from Mastrick, Scotland. Five minutes after joining the Facebook page, Aileen, who grew up in Mastrick, saw the photo of herself and her husband. “I was absolutely amazed, I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “If I hadn’t done it, there’s no way I would have seen the photograph Terry put in.”The couple later realized that Terry's uncle had lent them the projector to watch their wedding footage all those years ago. The footage got mixed up with Terry’s old 8mm film and transferred alongside the old Navy footage. Terry sent the couple a link so they could watch the long-lost footage.A husband and wife in Australia have been reunited with the long lost Super 8 video footage of their wedding in Scotland after it was found by chance 57 years later.Aileen and Bill Turnbull got married in Aberdeen in 1967 and later emigrated but without the film. pic.twitter.com/deLZgXnXkQ— John Duncan in the Colony of Scotland (@JohnDuncanS30) October 2, 2024 "It just seems strange for me to see my mother and my father, not just in a photograph but there actually moving and walking," Aileen told BBC Scotland. “And my husband, he saw his grandmother and his grandfather, who was 100 when he died. I watched it again today, I could still recognize everybody. To look back and see these people was just absolutely amazing—I still can't believe it really.”The story of the Turnbull’s wedding footage shows how much technology has changed in the past 57 years. In 1967, the average person couldn’t get ahold of a VHS camera and there were no smartphones or digital cameras to capture video. So, people used 8mm film stock, most of which was silent. To watch the footage, you had to use a projector and the film was fragile. It could quickly burn up if left too long in front of the projector lamp and was easy to snap and pull apart. Terry hopes to meet the couple one day if they return to Aberdeen on vacation. "I've just been glad to help Aileen and Bill," Terry told the BBC. "They are delighted 57 years later. It's a very happy ending." - YouTube www.youtube.com

Andrew Garfield is beloved for his performances in films such as "The Social Network," "Tick, Tick, Boom" and his portion of Marvel's "Spider-Man" franchise. But he's also endeared himself to the public with his willingness to openly show emotion in real life. In 2021, Garfield shared a moving moment with Stephen Colbert when he tenderly talked about the loss of his mom and "all of the unexpressed love" that gets expressed through grief. He also said his mother was a "warrior" for art and that she "knew the power of art and knew the power of leaving the world in a slightly more beautiful state" than she found it. Now he's touched us again reading a story on the New York Times' "Modern Love" podcast. You can hear the emotion rising in Garfield's voice as the narrator describes some of the things that have changed about his life. Then Garfield reads a line that begins, "My parents don't drive at night anymore," and the dam breaks. Watch: @nytimes "I'm sad at the transience of certain relationships in my life. I'm sad at losing my mother." The actor Andrew Garfield talked about love, loss and grief on "Modern Love." The result was a conversation unlike any other in the history of the show. Tap the link in bio to listen. #AndrewGarfield #loss #grief Preceding this clip, Garfield and "Modern Love" host Anna Martin had been discussing Garfield's new film, "We Live in Time," which led to a discussion on big existential thoughts about life. Then he began to read the essay, "Learning to Measure Time in Love and Loss," by Chris Huntington, which led to the emotional moment.Garfield spoke to the power of art to make us feelWhen Martin asked Garfield what was hitting him so much in that part of the story, and at first he said he didn't know, that it was "mysterious.""This is why art is so important," he said. "Because it can get us to places we can't get to any other way." Then he went on. "It's the preciousness. It's the preciousness, as we've been talking about. And it's the longing for more. It's like we all live, we all pass with so much more to know, with so much more longing."After this clip, he added, "I'm sad. I'm sad. I'm sad at losing anyone. I'm sad at losing anything. I'm sad at the transience of certain relationships in my life. I'm sad at losing my mother, of course, and I'm sad at the idea of losing my father…but the sadness is longing. It's true longing. And there's no shame in it."But even as he was expressing all of these feelings, he shared that he could feel within himself a pull to put the "modern conditioning taboo on this very, very pure feeling," and that made him sad, too. "There's a part of me that's like, okay, come on now, dude, pull yourself together…but I think that is the killer. That impulse—that is not mine, that is inherited, that is conditioned from our culture—to not feel, to calcify the heart, to not reveal the heart, to not trust another person with our hearts is what gets us into trouble."People adore Andrew Garfield for his emotional accessibilityPeople loved Garfield's openness and vulnerability:"He understands life and being human better than most.""He speaks so articulately, and seems to be in touch with his emotions. Quite beautiful.""The empathy, the compassion for humanity. It's beautiful and heartbreaking.""This man feels so deeply. It's amazing to see.""His vulnerability and authenticity is so moving. He deserves the best in life.""The way he says preciousness is so profound you can't help but relate so deep in your soul. What a beautiful clip.""'This is why art is so important, it can get us to places we can't get to any other way.'" i.giphy.com That quote about art hit people especially hard. We live in a weird space where we value art deeply in our own lives, yet arts programs are often undervalued and underfunded. Even people who don't think of themselves as "artsy" enjoy art, even if they don't recognize the music they listen to, shows they watch, stories they enjoy or items they have decorating their houses as art. But sometime art hits the way Huntington's essay hit Andrew Garfield. As he told Martin, "I feel this man's writing, and it feels like, for all of us, it feels like he's tapping into something so universal—a longing to be here." Art reminds us of our humanity and connects us with others by tapping into feelings and experiences we share. And people who express those feelings and experiences like Andrew Garfield remind us how powerful that really is. The full episode is worth listening to. Find "Modern Love" wherever you find your podcasts.

With constant coverage of how we are losing a sense of interconnectedness as a society, stories of communities coming together like this one feel particularly impactful. On Sept 21, Bill Buda had his final route as a USPS mail carrier, after 31 years of service. A video posted by his daughter, Alexa Buda, shows the entire neighborhood coming out to celebrate the milestone.In the now-viral clip, Bill is greeted with balloons, hugs, fond farewells, kids’ drawings, tail-wagging dogs, sidewalk art, congratulatory signs, even what looks like a DIY christening with water bottles…pretty much the best sendoff ever. "People will NEVER forget how you made them feel," Alexa Buda writes in the caption. Down in the comments, people seconded Alexa’s statement. So many people wrote in to commend Bill for pouring his heart into his job and creating genuine relationships with those he interacted with for decades. See on Instagram “This is my parents' neighborhood! Your dad was always so kind & i’ll never forget him congratulating me when he delivered my diploma from Kent State.”“Bill, thank you for your many years of service to Oak Rd, we were out of town Saturday and we missed being able to say goodbye. You were always so friendly and kind, we really appreciated all you did. Enjoy this new chapter!”“Your dad was always so kind to me and my husband when either of us were out running near HFS! I remember he was a mailman from when we were in grade school and I’m sure he didn’t know who I was but he was always so friendly when I’d see him.”“Bill is the best. Loved talking with him. I ride an old motorcycle and he saw it in my garage and we talked about rides we've taken.”“This was so amazing. We just moved to the neighborhood and liked him instantly. Happy retirement!”Even those who didn’t know Bill were moved by seeing such fanfare.“I’m CRYING this is so pure, congratulations to your dad. No one better than the friendly neighborhood mailman,” said one person. Bill told Good Morning America that after being asked multiple times about his retirement, he decided to make things simple by taping a "save the date" card to his customers' doors. But never did he expect a full blown blowout. Alexa told People that her dad’s normal route lasted an extra two hours because of all the people they would end up talking to. “I really must have done something right to have this…it was fantastic," Bill also shared with Good Morning America. With his near perfect attendance, checking in on those along his route (especially on elderly folks), and generally having a perpetually upbeat attitude, it’s safe to say that Bill did, in fact, do something very, very right. And got the recognition he dearly deserved. And as Alexa shared with People, this heartwarming moment feels especially refreshing in a modern time. “As this generation becomes more digital, genuine interactions with people are becoming rare.”Rare, perhaps. But still happening. And still incredibly impactful.

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As the election season draws to a close, one thing is increasingly clear: The Democrats are targeting Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. And it’s time to rally for Ted. The race between Cruz and Democrat Colin Allred is, according to polls, close, with Cruz in the lead. But the real question here is: Why do the Democrats and Washington’s elites so despise Cruz? As his website makes plain, Cruz has been nothing if not devoted to serving his state. The site notes: From the oil fields of West Texas, to the farm lands of the Panhandle, to the United States’ southern border and into space, Ted Cruz has been Texas’ leading fighter for over a decade. Since day one, creating jobs, defending freedom, and ensuring security have been Ted’s priorities. Ted has a proven record of standing up to any politician or special interest group to defend the Lone Star State. Delivering meaningful, bipartisan wins for Texas commerce and transportation, NASA, and more, Ted has worked for every Texan to keep Texas, Texas. But there’s more going on here than Cruz simply doing his job for Texas, and doing it well. The real problem that is driving Democrat Senate Leader Chuck Schumer crazy is that in addition to taking care of Texas, Ted Cruz is a seriously serious — and smart — conservative. And left-wing New Yorker Schumer and his allies cannot abide a seriously smart, decidedly principled, and more than capable conservative. Newsmax (where, full disclosure, I am a contributor) headlines this: Sen. Cruz to Newsmax: My Senate Race Is Schumer’s No. 1 Target The story reports: The No. 1 target this election cycle for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Cruz told Newsmax on Wednesday. “You look at my last [reelection] in 2018, that race was the most expensive Senate race in U.S. history at the time, and we were outspent 3-to-1, and we ended up barely winning,” Cruz told “Finnerty.” “We won by less than 3 points. “This time around, Chuck Schumer has been explicit. I’m his No. 1 target in the country, and the Democrats are spending over $100 million trying to beat me.” One can bet that the reason for the Schumer animus and all the Democrat foaming over Cruz is because of things like this, as noted on his website: • Cruz fought for “religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.” • Because Cruz has “authored and joined numerous amicus briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court that defend religious liberty for all — whether it be a Christian wedding, cake artist, a football coach, or even a preschool.” • Because Cruz “successfully required the Defense Department Inspector General to investigate whether the military was protecting the religious liberty rights of service members and chaplains.” • Because Cruz is “currently leading a massive investigation of Big Tech for their biased censorship policies.” • Because Cruz “secured passage of his resolution condemning all forms of antisemitism and recognizing it as a unique form of hate.” • Because Cruz “successfully pressured the City of Houston to withdraw its subpoenas requiring pastors to submit sermons for review.” • Because he “co-introduced the Recreational Lands Defense Act to restore Second Amendment rights on federal lands.” There’s more. Oh, so much more. But the central fact is that Ted Cruz is the role model for exactly what a great United States senator should be. He is someone who not only takes care of his constituents, but also takes great care of the Constitution and the freedoms that America’s founding document was designed to protect. Senators usually know how to serve their constituents. But it is the rare senator who goes out of his way to take care of the Constitution and the freedoms it was designed to protect. And it is precisely because Ted Cruz is such a staunch defender of the Constitution that he is targeted by Schumer and others on the left for whom the Constitution is seen as an obstruction, a roadblock to whatever power-driven ambition they have for the federal government to suppress the rights and freedoms of Americans. In short, there is a reason why the Left cannot abide Ted Cruz and have made him a target. Which makes it all the more important to rally for Ted Cruz this election. The post The Importance of Ted Cruz appeared first on The American Spectator | USA News and Politics.

We are entering the season of crazy offers that will take us all the way to Christmas, where I guess everything will be expensive enough to compensate for today’s discounts. The competition to offer all sorts of products at the lowest price gives birth to huge listings of things that we don’t need at all, at prices that make us rethink whether they might after all be useful to us. After digging through Amazon Prime Big Deal Days deals and Autumn Savings from Temu and Shein, true to my commitment to common good and public service, I’ve put together this stupid shopping guide of absurd things you don’t need now, nor will you ever need, but that you won’t be able to resist anyway. Lekue Microwave Popcorn Popper: It is a silicone cup with a lid. If you didn’t think it was possible to create something original consisting of a silicone cup with a lid, I dare you to say it after finding out that to design it, a scientific investigation into “the best way to cook popcorn” was carried out! They probably should have asked any old farmer. The manufacturers promise that “more than 90 percent of popcorn kernels pop into popcorn,” but they don’t clarify my main racial issue here: whether that 90 percent of popped popcorn eventually comes out white or black. I hold the record for 100 percent popped, by tossing a microwave pack into the fireplace, but unless you open your mouth and get lucky, it’s almost impossible to catch them on the fly before they burn. LAUNCH CRP123E V2.0 OBD2 Car Diagnostics: Interesting if you wanted to be a mechanic as a child. This very complicated piece of junk will help you remember why you were not. RIENOK Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker: I’ve been waiting my whole life for someone to invent an underwater speaker. When the winter cold sets in, I always miss diving to the bottom of the sea to listen to music. Spooky 3D Clown Illusion Doormat: Hilarious hyperrealistic doormat that will make visitors tremble with fear. Note: it is funny for the first 10 seconds after installation. RENPHO Leg Massager: No device should replace a dog eager to go for a walk, obsessively beating you with its tail while you try to watch TV. Garmin 010-12883-00 HRM-Dual Heart Rate Monitor: The only difference between wearing it and not wearing it is that the strap alerts you when you’re about to die, so you can spend your last five minutes of life suffering with the knowledge that you’re about to camp out at the cemetery. Bosch Professional table saw: Bad for cutting juice oranges. Works best displayed in the living room as a piece of contemporary art. 2024 Handcrafted Wooden Ninja Duel Game: Very entertaining game trending on social networks. Each participant blows up a balloon, and hooks it with great difficulty to some small boards, just in time for the other player to prick it with a pin, and then the game starts over and consists mainly of blowing up another balloon. In my opinion, you can play just as well without the Ninja Duel Game. Mini Anti-Snoring Device: It’s two little plastic cones or something similar that you have to insert into both nostrils. I have tried it, and there is no chance of me snoring, because there is no chance of me falling asleep with that shit stuck up my nose. BRITA MAXTRA PRO All in One Water Filter: The manufacturer says that water filtered with this thing has a “better taste.” I don’t understand how something with no taste can have “better taste.” Maybe I need to install the filter in my brain. 100-Pack Heavy-Duty Cable Ties Set: One of the keys to crazy fall deals is quantity. New consumers love quantity, regardless of the product. Maybe that’s why I’ve had a 100-pack heavy-duty cable ties set at home for months now, and all I’ve done with them is say hello to them every morning and scratch them behind the catch before I go to bed. 1pc Silica Gel Jaw Exerciser: This device is for you to bite, making you look like an idiot. It is marketed to idiots because the manufacturer says that anyone with a stupid face, after biting, gets a normal face. Intex 28426EX Inflatable Spa: Having a spa is now within everyone’s reach, says the advertiser. The problem is that instead of a spa, they have invented the usual plastic paddling pool decorated like my grandmother’s favorite dressing gown. FEANDREA Cat Tree: All our lives we have planted trees in the garden to try to get them to bear fruit. The great novelty in this — I may have read the instructions too fast — tree is that you plant it, and it bears cats. It’s the ideal gift for feminist spinsters. EcoFlow Portable Power Station: The manufacturer’s fundamental problem is that they have created a power generator that is EXACTLY THE SAME as my air fryer (don’t ask me what the hell I have an air fryer for). Now I have to put colored stickers on them both to distinguish between them, because yesterday, after half an hour inside the generator, my croquettes came out with grungy batter, and electric sparks went off with every bite. Natural Geode Agate Cave Crystal: Its outer appearance is that of a simple stone, but if you break it with the help of a small hammer, you will discover with astonishment that its inner appearance is that of a simple stone.  The post The Age of Absurd Offers: Discover Everything You Need and Will Never Need appeared first on The American Spectator | USA News and Politics.