This is the cut scene from when you fail a level in Populous: The Beginning.
Populous: The Beginning | The Menu & Unveiling the Intro Story!
https://youtu.be/90LUHTZRpkQ
Just like on the intro story, although this is extracted/screen recorded in December 2024, decided that this will be listed chronologically as part of the year 1998. In this instance, following the intro story.
Tempe Tardeada 2008! ========================= From October 12, 2008 =========================
The Tempe Tardeada is a festival celebrating Tempe's Hispanic culture and community that takes place yearly the Tempe Community Complex, which is where the Tempe History Museum is located.
You'll notice that the first image is of the title/header they used that year, while the second image shows the quick info I put together to encourage people to attend the event. If I remember correctly, this may have been the first time I attended, or at least the first time I went and took photos.
A tardeada is a social dance that is traditionally held on Sunday afternoons. This event is the culmination of Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrates the historical significance of Hispanics within our community.
Tempe's Tardeada festival usually offers traditional and modern Hispanic dancing and music, tortilla-making demonstrations, a look at Tempe's historic Hispanic roots, food trucks, activities for the children and more. It's a chance for families from throughout Tempe to gather and spend time with each other.
One of my favorite games is Populous: The Beginning, which I've been playing since 1998.
I love the unique blend of strategy and simulation, especially the building aspect. As a shaman, I guide my tribe by shaping the land, creating structures, and using powers to expand and defend. The satisfaction of constructing settlements, enhancing my tribe’s abilities, and strategically growing the population while overcoming challenges is what makes the game so engaging. It’s a perfect mix of creativity, planning, and tactical gameplay.
PS: Decided that, although I've extracted/screen recorded this in December 2024, this will go chronologically as part of the year 1998. I got the game for PC and got it almost as soon as it was released and still have the disc for this stored. I don't remember the exact date I got it; however, according to ChatGPT, the original release date is October 31, 1998. Wikipedia lists it as November 17, 1998, and on Steam, the most recent version shows as November 26, 1998. Therefore, I'll list it chronologically as October 31st.
LONGie SONGies is the name that I gave this mixtape. On the inside of the sleeve, in addition to the title, I wrote the date 1-20-97, checked the CD as the source, and Dance Party twice on the Side A section. Nothing was recorded on Side B. This means that this is a mix that came from a CD and only recorded up to what would fit on Side A.
Now, I don't remember having a CD titled Dance Party, therefore this may have come from a CD or other compilation that somebody let me borrow that I then recorded. The change to each track is quite noticeable as well. Additionally, this is a mixtape that, though I listened to on occasion, didn't have as much play as others as you can tell by the tape, sleeve, and jewel case being in almost pristine condition.
Though I tried to gather as much information as possible for this recording, I wasn't able to find a definitive source for all the music on this mashup even after YouTube, Google, Gemini, and ChatGPT assistance. Therefore, the song list may not be completely accurate.
00:00 Longie SONGies - Dance Party
00:02 Only Pip (Sweet) by Pacific People
00:41 The Tide is High by Blondie
03:18 Macarena (Radio Mix) by Los Del Mar
07:16 Saturday Night by Whigfield
12:39 90s Summer Hitmix, Vol 2 by Cybord DMP
The Summer is Magic by Playahitty
13:44 Sweet Dreams (Hola Hola Eh) by Sasha Feat. Melody
18:19 Tonight is The Night (Dance Mix) by Le Click Feat. Kayo
24:06 Zombie - Rockin' with Zombie by Amy
30:31 Call Me by Blondie
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41:00 Everybody - Club Mix by United Kingdom of Dance (u.k.d)
City of Hope Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer Arizona 2008!
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From October 5, 2008
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These are the photos that I took during my participation in the 2008 City of Hope Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer in Arizona that went through the Phoenix Zoo.
We walked along with many of the #TargetVolunteers and we were given specially designed Target t-shirts that were pink and had a puppy version of the Target mascot Bullseye that included hearts.
Didn't take any photos of myself this year, however this time we did take a few more including some in the zoo.
City of Hope ~ Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer 2007
This is the one photo taken during the 2008 Phoenix AIDS Walk. At least the only one that was shared because, although I didn't participate in this event because I was at a different volunteer event that today, I did put together the communications related to it. So here you have the photo, the photo which I edited to have a frame, and image of the recap communication.
Phoenix AIDS Walk 2008 Recap
On Sunday, October 5, 2008 after 5 years Phoenix welcomed back the AIDS walk back to the valley. The 5K AIDS walk in downtown Phoenix drew 5,000 people and raised over $150,000. The funds will be distributed equally among 16 local organizations that provide direct services to people living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
Local agencies benefiting from the AIDS Walk are: AGAPE Network, AIDS Network of Arizona, Bill Holt Clinic at Phoenix Children's Hospital, Chicanos Por la Causa, Compassion in Action, Concilio Latino de Salud, Ebony House, HIV Care Directions, Joshua Tree Feeding Program, Inc., Native American Community Health Center, Phoenix Shanti Group, Project Hard Hat, Southwest Behavioral Health, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS and TERROS, Inc.
Target volunteers arrived at 6am and had the first contact with walkers coming in to register for the walk. Thank you to everyone who helped make Phoenix AIDS walk 2008 a success!
Audio: " A Trip Around the Moon" by Unicorn Heads from the YouTube audio library.
These are the handful of photos taken in Phoenix, Arizona on the 4th of October, 2008 during the Rainbows Festival that took place at the Margaret T. Hance Park.
Audio: "Solar Power" by Ashley Shadow from the YouTube audio library.
Shopping for Halloween Costume 2008! - October 1, 2008
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From October 1, 2008
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These are two photos of me trying a couple of masks, taken on the 1st of October, 2008 during an initial venture to find a Halloween Costume. Neither of them ultimately made it to be part of my costume, but nonetheless they were some neat masks.
There are two videos you can watch if you'd like to see the costume I ended up wearing.
Day Trip Through North AZ! ~ Petrified Forest, Dino Poop, Carnival - September 27, 2008
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From September 27, 2008
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These are photos from a day trip that we took through North AZ with stops at the Petrified Forest National Park where we saw the petrified dinosaur bones and poop. There were also dinosaur pay prints. On our way back we ran across a carnival and the a stop at the casino of the Tonto Apache Tribe.
This drive through the northern AZ desert, the clouds, the forest, etc. was most enjoyable.
Audio: "Slack Lyfe" by Ryan McCaffrey/Go By Ocean and "Point Being" by Go By Ocean / Ryan McCaffrey, both from the YouTube audio library.
HAPA Concert at the Orpheum Theatre ~ Target World Music Festival! - September 21, 2008
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From September 21, 2008
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On the 21st of September, 2008 we attended the HAPA concert at the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. The concert was part of the Target World Music Festival.
Because cameras weren't allowed inside only have these few of the outside of the venue.
"Target World Music Festival" / HAPA
The Phoenix Symphony and the Target Corporation team up to bring you the very best of the world's music. Come witness the influences and inspiration that have shaped societies as well as the grand orchestral tradition.
About HAPA:
Barry Flanagan and Keli'i Ho'omalu Kaneali'i combine to form a lush and harmonic fresh new approach to Hawaiian music. They add the modern touches to the traditional Hawaiian music and have received several awards internationally. "HAPA" is pidgin for "half"--Barry Flannagan is not Hawaiian and Keli'i Ho'omalu Kaneali'i is. In the past they have teamed up with such greats as Steven Stills. Their first album was the top selling Hawaiian music album in the history of Hawaiian music.
Audio: A snippet of the Phoenix Symphony promo video for the Target World Festival. Specifically from the HAPA part.
These are photos of the Celebration at work for Hispanic Heritage Month that took place on the 17th of September, 2008.
For the display, I was in charge of creating the informational poster. I've included the digital images of the countries in case you want to pause and read the info.
0:00 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2008!
0:28 Chile
0:31 Costa Rica
0:34 El Salvador
0:37 Guatemala
0:40 Honduras
0:43 Nicaragua
0:46 Mexico
About Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. It is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 and recognizes the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and more.
Audio: "Chotis de los Muertos" by Jovenes Viejos from the YouTube audio library.
These are photos of the brownies and banana bread made for a school fundraiser. As you can see, each slice was placed on a mini plate and individually packaged, with a simple red ribbon bow tied for a touch of charm and embellishment.
The brownies were from a box mix and the banana bread from a recipe that I found online at the time, no idea from where anymore, that is soo good that I've used it ever since because it is simple, delicious and easy to modify.
Here is the recipe:
1 Large Very Ripe Banana
1 Egg with enough milk to make One Cup of Liquid
1 stick butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 Cups Flour
1 Cup Sugar
1 tsp Baking Soda
Nuts (if desired)
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until it is all just incorporated and there are no lumps, ensuring to no mix too long or bread will come out too firm.
Grease bread pan and fill with mixture.
Bake at 350°F for 55 minutes until golden brown and toothpick test for doneness.
Variations/modifications that I have made throughout the years:
- pumpkin puree, apple butter instead of or in addition to banana
- alternative milks instead of regular cow's milk
- coconut oil instead of butter.
- 1/2 cup sugar or 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup honey. This particular substitution works best if you decide to use apple butter.
*Note that any substitution will require that you adjust your baking time, specially if you decide to make muffins or mini loafs and depending on your oven, altitude, etc.
Audio: "So Smooth" by Danny Kean and Doug Maxwell. From the YouTube audio library.
