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Music suggestion Artist: Akeem Healy track title: Hold on to the light Album title: Hold on to the light song genre: country
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Good Wednesday afternoon dear friend... Today we are going to get an in-depth look behind the song that has no lyrics... But the meaning speaks for itself... Enjoy the song as well as the read... (Source comes from That Darkstar in Top Gun: MaverickโWas it Real? - FLYING Magazine) Darkstar by Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer & Lorne Balfe. "He's the fastest man alive," This line is uttered in Top Gun Maverick when Capt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell achieves Mach 10 in the Darkstarโa reusable hypersonic, piloted aircraft that is ostensibly a creation of Lockheed Martin Skunk Worksโnote the Lockheed Martin logo of the Skunk on the tail of the aircraft in the movie. I felt a surge of pride when I saw the familiar logoโmy father worked at Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Projectsโknown as Skunk Worksโfor more than 30 years. Dad never told us what he did. He couldn't. He would go on work trips to โsomeplace in the desert.โ We kids were taught to say, "Daddy builds rockets," when someone asked what our father did for work. Skunk Worksโwhich got its name because the plant produced a strong unpleasant odor, especially on warm daysโby definition is a place of secrecy. The skunk is the mascot of "Skunk Works," a term for Lockheed Martin Advanced Development that goes back to 1943 when engineer Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson led a team in Southern California tasked with designing a jet for the military. Because manufacturing space was impossible to find because of the war, the team worked out of a rented circus tent set up next to a plastics manufacturing plant. According to a spokesperson from Lockheed Martin, Paramount Pictures approached the aerospace company in 2017 with a request for technical expertise in the production of Top Gun: Maverick. "Lockheed Martin Skunk Works designed and produced a conceptual reusable, piloted hypersonic aircraft, referred to as Darkstar in the film," she said. The fictional Darkstar's lines evoke two other Lockheed Martin aircraft: the SR-71 BlackbirdโSR stands for Strategic Reconnaissanceโ the now retired, super-fast design; and the Lockheed Martin F-35, also known as โthe world's most advanced fighter jet.โ FLYING was told not to confuse Darkstar with the SR-72, a concept referred to as the โSon of Blackbird,โ which is a construct ostensibly suggested by the media in 2013, but never confirmed as a concept by Skunk Works. Darkstar is movie fiction, the spokesperson explained, saying, "Darkstar is a hyper-realistic aircraft concept designed specifically for Top Gun: Maverick. Hypersonic technology is progressing and the work being done across Lockheed Martin today is laying the foundation for a Reusable Hypersonic Vehicle, such as Darkstar, to one day be possible." The fictional aircraft was five years in the making. The development team took it seriously, keeping in mind "the shaping, materials, and components that must withstand heat and environmental stressors caused by high-speed flight." In addition, Lockheed Martin "helped design realistic flight gear, shared artifacts for the set, and arranged site tours and demonstrations to support the effort. The team provided insights to drive realism into the storyline, serving as consultants throughout filming," the companyโs spokesperson said. Lockheed Martin has a webpage dedicated to information about Top Gun Maverick. There you will find more information about the project and a few of the Lockheed Martin designers who worked on it, identified only by their first names: Jim, Jason, Lucio, and Becky. Jim is credited with the conceptual design. Jason and Lucio handled the task of turning the conceptual designs into a realistic aircraft model with a working cockpit. Becky, a mechanical engineer, worked with the movie team to build the Darkstar vehicle, including the functional cockpit. Throughout the filming process, her job was to keep the model structurally sound. Jeremy Hindle, the movieโs production designer from Paramount, described Darkstar's design as "angry, mean, and insanely fast." In the movie, the Darkstar mission is never openly discussed. However, we are told that the government wants to pull the funding on the project because it hasnโt yet reached Mach 10. It is intimated that the test flight protocolsโwhich set specific targets to reach and to go no farther than Mach 10โare short of Mach 9. Capt. Pete โMaverickโ Mitchell bends the rules a bit to get โone last test flight.โ Test flights involve a protocol where a target is set and achieved, but do not involve pushing the envelope. Maverick is cautioned not to make the flightโMach 9 is 6,905.42 mph. The closest a piloted aircraft has come to that speed in reality is the SR-71 Blackbird, which reached Mach 3.3 or 2,193 mph. There is a dramatic sequence as Maverick dons his high-altitude flight suit and helmet as he prepares for the before-sunrise launch. The tension mounts as the aircraft climbs into the dawn sky, and the cockpitโs Mach number readout heads toward the targeted value. Is it possible to fly an aircraft as fast as Mach 9? "Operating in the hypersonic flight realm is difficult,โ the Lockheed Martin spokesperson said. โThe film depicts both a notional aircraft and a notional flight test scenario. The pathfinding work being done today is vitally important. The notional scenario in the film does not represent todayโs work." This wasnโt the first time Lockheed Martin created a Darkstar. In the 1990s Lockheed Martin created the RQ-3 Darkstar, a high-altitude, unmanned aerial vehicle designed for endurance, not for speed. The UAV did its first flight in March 1996. The project was terminated in 1999 because the aircraft did not meet expectations. Three remaining Darkstar UAVs are in museumsโone is at the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, one is at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., and the third is at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. Perhapsโฆsomeday. Just as the flying scenes in the original Top Gun inspired generations to become military aviators, this movie will also inspire future generations of engineers. Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...
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@KevinC56 I have created a Playlist from my favorite music artist (Jewel) from her station, but what I did was add not just similar artists to her station but artists that have much of the same genre as well... For example, if you were to look at Jewel you would see Sheryl Crow and Alanis Morissette as similar artists, but you wouldn't see Blues Traveler or David Kushner... That is one of the great features that I love about modifying artists' stations... I also love playing the shuffle mode on my thumbs-up as well... Anyway, hope you have a great evening... Take care and GOD bless...
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Good Wednesday afternoon dear friend, today we are going to learn some weird and true facts about the great state of , enjoy the read... 1). Wisconsin, located in the Midwest region of the United States, is a state known for its diverse geography, rich history, and vibrant culture. Bordered by two Great Lakes, Superior and Michigan, the state is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including forests, lakes, and picturesque rolling hills. Its largest city, Milwaukee, is a major cultural hub, and the capital city, Madison, is renowned for its prestigious university. The stateโs history is deeply tied to Native American tribes like the Menominee, Ho-Chunk, and Ojibwe, whose influence can still be seen today in various aspects of Wisconsinโs culture and society. European settlers, primarily of German, Scandinavian, and Polish descent, also played a significant role in shaping the state. This blend of cultures is evident in Wisconsinโs diverse festivals, cuisine, and traditions. 2). Dairyland Heritage: Wisconsin is famously known as โAmericaโs Dairylandโ due to its extensive dairy production, particularly in cheese. The stateโs dairy heritage is deeply ingrained in its culture and economy. Cheese Capital: Wisconsin holds the title of being the leading cheese producer in the United States, contributing to the nationโs overall dairy industry. 3). Origin of the Name: The stateโs name, โWisconsin,โ is believed to be derived from the Ojibwe word โMeskonsing,โ which translates to โit lies red.โ This is thought to refer to the red sandstone of the Wisconsin River. 4). Abundance of Lakes: Wisconsin is blessed with an impressive number of lakes, boasting over 15,000 of them, including the Great LakesโLake Michigan and Lake Superior. 5). Birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae: Two Rivers, Wisconsin, is famously claimed to be the birthplace of the ice cream sundae, with the first known documentation of its creation dating back to the late 19th century. 6). Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: Milwaukee is the birthplace of Harley-Davidson, one of the most iconic motorcycle manufacturers in the world. The company was founded in a small shed in 1903. 7). Barbie Doll Birthplace: Ruth Handler, the inventor of the Barbie doll, was from Denver, Colorado, but the doll was brought to life and first manufactured in Wisconsin. 8). Birthplace of Flag Day: The city of Waubeka, Wisconsin, is recognized as the birthplace of Flag Day, first celebrated by Bernard J. Cigrand in 1885. 9). Oldest Operating Dairy Farm: Established in 1841, Hinchleyโs Dairy Farm in Cambridge, Wisconsin, is considered the oldest continuously operating dairy farm in the United States. 10). Les Paul: Les Paul, a pioneering musician and inventor of the solid-body electric guitar, was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Lester William Polsfuss, known as Les Paul, was an American jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, luthier, and inventor. He was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, and his prototype called the Log, served as inspiration for the Gibson Les Paul. Paul taught himself how to play guitar, and while he is mainly known for jazz and popular music, he had an early career in country music. In the 1950s, he and his wife, singer and guitarist Mary Ford, recorded numerous records, selling millions of copies. The most expensive Les Paul ever sold was Duane Allman's 1957 Gibson Les Paul, which sold for $1.25 million. Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...
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Hola i'm a 13 year old Wisconsin based Rap artist learning Spanish a few artists that inspire me are Eminem, NF, Juice WRLD, and Tom Macdonald I am currently working towards getting my music on Pandora, Spotify and any other possible ones I will eventually do it but not now
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Hereโs my Yacht Rock Plus playlist: yacht rock songs and songs that fit it in terms of atmosphere. https://pandora.app.link/I31zvITGZPb
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Try making a station with your favorite artists and it will have more music that you havenโt here of if you go to discovery or deep tracks
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@Paigesmith1997 I have to admit I'm a bit ignorant about Country music and I don't listen often, but still there are some that I really enjoy and admire, like Miranda Lambert (currently I can't recall the song) and obviously the queen of this genre, Dolly Parton with Jolene. I also like Johnny Cash, but it totally skipped my mind @kelly098! I'll leave a link to the songs you mentioned in case someone who's newcomer (like me) to Country music: Folsom Prison Blues and Beer Never Broke My Heart.
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Hey whatโs up I would love for you to listen to JGwopFrigid Music On Pandora for some exciting amazing songs feel free to add to playlist & share Sent from my iPad
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When I look at a friends page I know longer follow why does my thumbs up station still show up on their page? Also if I look at other friends pages my linked accts now show up on theirs. Why? And how do I unlink them?
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Greetings Moderators at Pandora: Wonderful New Features! We dig that this features has become available for sharing "Favorite Music and Podcasts on Instagram Stories". We will being using this added features. By: POPPMusic.net @poppapolis
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Is this the Macintosh interface? @AdamPandora, this why I posit that completely removing the "My Collection" tab could very much streamline the UI. The Android phone app already does what I posit... and does it very well. Perhaps there are other tiers of service that require the sort of delineation that Pandora has engaged here. But that does not change the fact that it can be quite confusing. Thanks for considering!
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@MariaPandora, forgive me, friend, for not replying much sooner. Thank you for your friendly reply and interest in this post. I also love Moby. If you have any requests, please feel free to reply or add them yourself if you'd like. Thanks again for your support... Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...
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