Forced majeure, Castlevania at 40 and leaf blower wars + this day in history w/Dungeons & Dragons captures its players and our song of the day by Lukas Lion on your #MorningMonarchy for September 29, 2026.
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Oracle Still On The Hook To Pay Data Center Investors Despite Force Majeure Declaration
https://archive.is/ChNIv
Force majeure
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Force_majeure
Pentagon breach exposed sensitive data on nearly 3 million people
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pentagon-breach-exposed-sensitive-data-224957938.html
US studying ‘directed energy weapon’ seized from adversary: Journalist
https://www.newsnationnow.com/katie-pavlich-tonight/us-studies-seized-directed-energy-weapon/
Catherine Herridge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Herridge
Video: US seized a directed-energy weapon from a foreign adversary – Herridge (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXKTFsQPXMM
My Favorite – “The Informers” (Audio)
‘CMJ New Music Monthly Volume 34 June 1996’
College Music Journal – Jun. 1996
*My Favorite – “The Informers” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkToFGsRmUg // https://www.discogs.com/release/1335002-Various-CMJ-New-Music-Monthly-Volume-34-June-1996 // “The Informers” is a song by the New York-based pop band, My Favorite, from their album, ‘Love at Absolute Zero’ (1995). This is from my CD that came with the issues of the late, great CMJ’s New Music Monthly magazine. I sent a bunch back to myself from WV on my recent trip!*
Castlevania video game franchise
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania
Castlevania video game 1986
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_(1986_video_game)
Video: Castlevania 40th Anniversary – Allen’s Gaming History (Extended Mix) Episode 21 (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3zR8YHhY8o
Dub Narcotic Sound System – “Ship to Shore” (Audio)
‘CMJ New Music Monthly Volume 36 August 1996’
College Music Journal – Aug. 1996
*Dub Narcotic Sound System – “Ship to Shore” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWhmZ3CPSsw // https://www.discogs.com/release/1370997-Various-CMJ-New-Music-Monthly-Volume-36-August-1996 // “From the 1996 collaboration between Calvin’s Dub Narcotic Sound System and the perennially charming Lois Maffeo… Goodbye, summer.” At the intersection of trip hop and indie soul, another just k i l l e r cut from the CMJ CD samplers, an all-timer!*
Gas-powered leaf blowers banned after Lower Merion commissioners vote (Nov. 20, 2025)
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/lower-merion-gas-powered-leaf-blower-ban/
Lower Merion’s gas-powered leaf blower ban has led to 437 complaints and put ‘tremendous stress’ on staff, officials say; The township’s department of building and planning is requesting upgrading a part-time administrative clerk to full-time and adding a seasonal code compliance officer to meet rising demands.
https://archive.is/m5LJ5
Video: Leaf blowers banned in PA town, neighbors are snitching on one another (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3abWxG2XAlA
Bloodhound Gang – “Why’s Everybody Always Pickin’ On Me” (Audio)
‘CMJ New Music Monthly Volume 42 February 1997’
College Music Journal – Feb. 1997
*Bloodhound Gang – “Why’s Everybody Always Pickin’ On Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaGKxAgCguU // https://www.discogs.com/release/1419112-Various-CMJ-New-Music-Monthly-Volume-42-February-1997 // “Why’s Everybody Always Pickin’ On Me?” is the third and final single from their 1996 debut album, ‘One Fierce Beer Coaster’. It interpolates the hook from Classics IV’s “Spooky” and it became a #7 hit in New Zealand and a minor hit elsewhere. From my own CMJ CD!*
#ThisDayInHistory/#MorningMonarchy: More Reports of Creepy Clowns Trying to Lure Kids Into the Woods // Pat Robertson: ‘Demonic’ Dungeons & Dragons ‘Captures’ Its Players (Sep. 29, 2016 // Audio)
https://mediamonarchy.com/20160929morningmonarchy/
Lukas Lion – “Mr. Death Merchant” (Audio)
‘Old Soul, New World’
R.O.A.R Records – August 21, 2026
*#PumpUpThaVolume/#TruthMusic: Lukas Lion – “Mr Death Merchant” https://lukaslion.bandcamp.com/track/mr-death-merchant-2 // Mr. Death Merchant makes both the ammunition and the triggers – then sells to both sides for blood money! From ‘Old Soul, New World,’ the just-released album by #TruthMusic artist, Lukas Lion. Available now via R.O.A.R Records.*