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CALL FOR VOTES: the 2020 Theszies (rec.sport.pro-wrestling Awards)

(Sorry for the delay: we had a record number of nominations to plow through – over 250 in most categories!) This is the Call for Votes for the 2020 RSPW (Theszie) Awards. You can vote here. The Theszies are the oldest fan awards in pro wrestling history, going back to 1990 (when Mr. Perfect quite […]



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  • The RSPW Awards / The Theszies
  • THIS-IS-AWE-SOME (clapclapclapclapclap)
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: The 2021 rec.sport.pro-wrestling Awards (the Theszies)

This is the Call for Nominations for the 2021 Theszie Awards (the rec.sport.pro-wrestling Awards). (Look, I started a new job late last year and my December was slammed. Sorry for the delay.) To nominate candidates for all categories, you may use this form. Nominations are due by January 28, 2021. Finally, to see previous years’ […]



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  • The RSPW Awards / The Theszies
  • Wrestling

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CALL FOR VOTES: the 2021 rec.sport.pro-wrestling Awards

This is the Call for Votes for Wait wait wait wait wait. It’s May. You see, May first is International Workers’ Day, and wrestlers are workers, as we all know, so – Not buying that. Well, we were trying to build this new site, and then decided not to do it, and then someone’s work […]



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  • The RSPW Awards / The Theszies
  • Wrestling

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Server maintenance for https

MGK’s Tech Guy here! Some https certificates automation fell over behind the scenes, and it quietly broke for a while, so trying to browse over https would error out. I’ve nudged the automation back into place, and belatedly pointed our “is it working” checks to use https, so next time, it should make more noise.




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“Uh… I Think My Phone Is Face-Palming”

Read “Uh… I Think My Phone Is Face-Palming”

And on it went for a few minutes as I tried to find ways to convey where the top of the thing was. Finally, it came to this:
Me: "Okay, let's say that your phone is a little person. Where you charge it, that's his feet, okay?"
User: "Okay..."

Read “Uh… I Think My Phone Is Face-Palming”





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Weekend Update’s Best Jokes Trying to Make Sense of the Election

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20 Overlooked Movies That Are Some of the Best Ever

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The Most Calming Song in the World Isn’t Great

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Who Is Actually the Weirdest Character on ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’?

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5 Everyday Workers Who Turned Into Action Heroes at Their Jobs

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The Naked Truth Behind ‘SNL’s Topless Martha Stewart Promo

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Here’s How Social Media Turned Comedy Into the New Indie Rock

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14 Incredible Firsts in Music History

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Wendie Malick Can Only Stand Tall

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Amy Adams Refused Sexually Explicit ‘SNL’ Song to Protect Young ‘Enchanted’ Fans

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Carl Sagan Said ‘Back to the Future’ Was Best Time-Travel Movie

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Lisa Simpson Replaces Bart in Detention in ‘The Simpsons’ Latest Episode

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Trey Parker and Matt Stone Supposedly Bought Cars for a Whole Club of Strippers

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‘South Park’s Timmy Is Inspiring New Bouts of Harassment Against Wheelchair Users

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Eric Idle Says the Monty Python Feud Is ‘Only About Money’

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Tim Dillon Says ‘Joker 2’ Might Have Been One Big Prank on the Audience

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‘A League of Their Own’ Director Penny Marshall Pushed Tom Hanks to Get As Fat As Possible for His Role as Jimmy Dugan

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Jonah Hill Saved This Beloved Recurring ‘SNL’ Sketch From the Chopping Block

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4 Famous Statistics About the Body That Turned Out to Be Fake

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What It Was Like to Be Elaine’s Roommate on ‘Seinfeld’

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‘SNL’s Chole Fineman Reveals Elon Musk Was Bereft of Basic Decency

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Casa Bonita Is Betting on Chlorine-Scented Candles to Make Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Money Back

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Five Extremely Long English Words Causing a Civil War Among Linguists

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Elon Musk Fires Back at ‘SNL’s Chloe Fineman

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Steve Coogan’s Five Most Essential Comedy Performances

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We Finally Have A Date for the ‘Abbott Elementary’/‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Crossover Episode

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Tony Hinchcliffe Apologizes to Absolutely Nobody

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Here’s the Drunkest Host in ‘SNL’ History

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‘Barney’ Music Director Got Death Threats Over Insufferable Songs

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These Are the Most Evil ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hosts Who Aren't Elon Musk

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Bruce Springsteen’s Best Sex Jokes From the ‘Stand Up for Heroes’ Fundraiser

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‘The Conners’ Producer Promises That No One Will Win the Lottery in the Final Season

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Jason Sudeikis Claps Back at all the ‘Ted Lasso’ Season Three Haters

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5 Real-Life Hermits Who Had It Exactly Right

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Here’s What John Mulaney’s Dad Said When His Son Decided to Become a Stand-Up

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10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits (Portrait Photography Guide)

The post 10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits (Portrait Photography Guide) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse.

How do you do portrait photography that has the wow factor? Capturing stunning portraits often seems difficult, but it’s actually pretty easy once you know a few tips and tricks. Below, I share my 10 absolute favorite techniques for shooting portraits, including tips for lighting, composition, perspective, and much more. I’ve also included plenty of […]

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The Essential Guide to Low-Light Landscape Photography

The post The Essential Guide to Low-Light Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Natalie Denton (nee Johnson).

Low-light landscape photography offers a unique challenge for photographers. On the one hand, a landscape lit by softer, subtler light can result in the kind of magical shots that go beyond more conventional photos. On the other hand, capturing these scenes requires a careful approach and a keen understanding of camera settings. But don’t fret! […]

The post The Essential Guide to Low-Light Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Natalie Denton (nee Johnson).




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17 Beginner Photography Tips (How to Get Started)

The post 17 Beginner Photography Tips (How to Get Started) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lea Hawkins.

Talk to an experienced photographer, and they’ll tell you that photography is both incredibly fun and extremely rewarding. When you’re just a beginner, however, it’s easy to become overwhelmed; after all, you have to understand so many details, covering gear, camera settings, post-processing, lighting, and more. But don’t worry! I’ve been exactly where you are, […]

The post 17 Beginner Photography Tips (How to Get Started) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lea Hawkins.




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7 Ideas for Rainy Day Photography

The post 7 Ideas for Rainy Day Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy.

When the weather gets rainy, most photographers put away their gear – but in my view, that’s a mistake! There are literally hundreds of great rainy day photography ideas. They don’t take great technical expertise, fancy equipment, or waterproof housing; in fact, all of them can be done from the comfort of your own home. […]

The post 7 Ideas for Rainy Day Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy.




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How to Use a Graphics Tablet to Edit Photos: 10 Powerful Tips

The post How to Use a Graphics Tablet to Edit Photos: 10 Powerful Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire.

Photo editing is simpler than ever thanks to the power of a graphics tablet! Explore our top 10 tips to level up your skills. If you’re just getting started with post-processing and retouching, you’re probably using a mouse and keyboard combo. You can get by with this setup, sure. But when the tasks become more […]

The post How to Use a Graphics Tablet to Edit Photos: 10 Powerful Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire.




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Keep Your Camera Safe While Traveling: 13 Essential Tips

The post Keep Your Camera Safe While Traveling: 13 Essential Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Peter West Carey.

Photographing the wide world can be thrilling, but it’s also not without its dangers. Whether you’re strolling down the streets of Paris or trekking the mountains of Nepal, the threat of losing your cherished (and costly) gear to theft is real. And let’s face it: Losing your gear doesn’t just hurt your wallet. A moment […]

The post Keep Your Camera Safe While Traveling: 13 Essential Tips appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Peter West Carey.




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Smartphone Photography: The Essential Guide (+ 15 Tips)

The post Smartphone Photography: The Essential Guide (+ 15 Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Karthika Gupta.

These days, you don’t need professional photography equipment to take stunning photos. The smartphone in your pocket has the power to capture the kind of high-quality shots you can find in magazines – and it’s extremely easy to use, too! That said, smartphone photography involves more than grabbing that iPhone or Google Pixel, turning on […]

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12 Tips for Self-Portrait Photography (+ Examples)

The post 12 Tips for Self-Portrait Photography (+ Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor.

Starting a self-portrait project? Want to capture beautiful portrait photos using nothing but a camera, a tripod, and your own ingenuity? Self-portrait photography can be an outstanding creative outlet, and it can be a lot of fun, too. But it can also be very challenging; you have to deal with a variety of factors, including […]

The post 12 Tips for Self-Portrait Photography (+ Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor.




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12 Tips for Stunning Urban Landscape Photography

The post 12 Tips for Stunning Urban Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Leanne Cole.

Urban landscape photography is all about taking the chaotic complexity of a city and turning it into well-ordered, beautiful compositions. But if you’re just a beginner – or even if you’re a more experienced city shooter – you may struggle to get solid results. After all, cities are often messy, unstructured, and full of movement; […]

The post 12 Tips for Stunning Urban Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Leanne Cole.