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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Yahoo
Bus routes extended to serve growing estate
Bus timetables across Nottingham are changing this month to serve a growing estate on the edge on the city. From Sunday 27 July Nottingham City Transport will begin to serve the Rivendell development off Colwick Loop Road. The estate will be served by Lilac 24 all week and Red 45 Monday to Saturday, while the Lilac 26B will be renumbered as the 24 and extend into Rivendell on weekday mornings. N26 will operate six nights a week, leaving Nottingham at 01:00 Monday to Saturday. N26 buses towards Southwell will follow the daytime route and use Carlton Road and Carlton Hill rather than Colwick Loop Road and Netherfield. Meanwhile the Red 44 will no longer serve the Eyre Street stop in Nottingham city centre, and the Navy 3 and Green 10 and 10C services will no longer use the Chapel Street bus stop in Ruddington. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. More on this story Calls for mayor to fund £2 bus fare cap Wi-fi on some city buses to be switched off Related internet links Nottingham City Transport Solve the daily Crossword
Business Insider
06-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Palmer Luckey named his latest company Erebor, a reference to 'The Lord of the Rings.' Here are the other tech companies inspired by the fantasy series.
Silicon Valley executives are big fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." Many founders have turned to the series for inspiration when naming their companies and products. From Erebor to Rivendell, here are all the tech industry's nods to "The Lord of the Rings." "The Lord of the Rings," or LotR to those in the know, isn't just standard reading among those in the tech industry. It also inspires their ventures. Billionaire PayPal cofounder Peter Thiel, for instance, has started several companies inspired by the J.R.R. Tolkien series. The fantasy trilogy, a sequel to 1937's "The Hobbit," was first published in the mid-1950s. It follows an unlikely hero, Frodo Baggins, as he and a team of allies adventure across Middle Earth to destroy a powerful ring that could bring darkness to the world if it fell into the hands of Sauron, the dark lord. On Halloween in 2018, the Salesforce Tower, a hallmark of the San Francisco skyline, was lit to resemble the ever-watchful " Eye of Sauron." "'Lord of the Rings' represents a group of people going out and doing something extraordinary," Quinn Reilly, a longtime fan who helped organize the Salesforce tower lighting, previously told BI. "That's not unlike the mission that most startups set out to go on." Here is an ongoing list of Silicon Valley's top "Lord of the Rings"-inspired companies. Erebor Billionaire tech founder Palmer Luckey's new digital bank for startups and cryptocurrency companies is named after the Lonely Mountain, the wealthy subterranean kingdom and Dwarven stronghold in "The Lord of the Rings." The bank is set to be valued at $2 billion, sources told BI, and has funding from Thiel, via his Founders Fund, and Joe Lonsdale, via 8VC. Anduril Another Luckey venture, the defense-tech startup Anduril, founded in 2017, is named after the legendary sword used by Aragorn, a hero in "The Lord of the Rings" story. Anduril means "Flame of the West." The company has been at the forefront of AI-powered innovations in warfare, from drones to autonomous weapons systems. Palantir Palantir — founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Joe Lonsdale, Stephen Cohen, and Alex Karp — is a government-focused software giant. It takes its name from the mystical, all-powerful seeing stone in "The Lord of the Rings" series. Mithril Capital Thiel launched Mithril Capital in 2012 to invest in late-stage startups. The firm, which counts Vice President JD Vance among its alumni, takes its name from a valuable and rare precious metal used to make armor and jewelry in "The Lord of the Rings." It's a symbol of wealth and status. Durin Mining The startup, founded by Ted Feldmann last year, builds and automates drill rigs for mineral discovery. Its name is inspired by a lineage of dwarf kings in "The Lord of the Rings." Dwarves are famous for their mining skills. Rivendell One LLC Rivendell, often described in the novels as a hidden sanctuary in Middle Earth, is home to the elven kingdom. It is also a trust that Thiel uses to invest and manage his Facebook shares. Lembas LLC Lembas, another investment vehicle Thiel founded, is a special food made by elves in "The Lord of the Rings" series. It's light and nutritious and a good snack that sustains elves as they travel across Middle Earth. Valar Ventures Valar Ventures, a venture capital firm cofounded by Thiel, Andrew McCormack, and James Fitzgerald, is a reference to a group of powerful beings with godlike powers revered in Middle Earth. There's also a startup called Valar that is building gigasites for nuclear reactors. Sauron Systems This home security system that leverages AI is named after Sauron, the main character of "The Lord of the Rings," who seeks the powerful ring to rule all of Middle Earth. The Eye of Sauron is ever-watchful and all-seeing.
Chicago Tribune
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Review: ‘Gorgeous' by Raven and Rivendell Theatres begins with the love between pets and people
The bond between a beloved pet and its human is a powerful thing. Animals can draw a person out of depression, provide a sense of purpose and comfort a lonely heart — and when relationships fall apart, the question of pet custody can be as painful as any other aspect of breaking up. These emotions and more are triggered by the English bulldog that gives her name to 'Gorgeous,' a new play by Keiko Green now onstage at Raven Theatre in a co-production with Rivendell Theatre Ensemble. Kirsten Fitzgerald directs the world premiere of Green's dramedy about an unlikely friendship, which has its touching moments, even if some of the narrative turns and tonal shifts feel rather sudden or far-fetched. In this two-hander, Stephanie Shum plays Jenny, a young Japanese American woman who works as a certified nursing assistant and is mourning the recent death of her partner Bill, an older man who was her patient before the two formed a relationship. As she sorts through old belongings in Bill's suburban Georgia home, which he has left to her, Jenny is startled by a middle-aged woman appearing in her garage. Bernie, played by Rivendell artistic director Tara Mallen, turns out to be Bill's estranged wife, and she has returned to lay claim to the house. After threatening legal action, she offers Jenny an alternative option: keep the house but hand over Gorgeous, who used to belong to both Bernie and Bill. The problem? Jenny is deeply attached to the bulldog, having trained and exhibited her in dog shows, where Gorgeous has established herself as a prize-winning competitor with a promising future. Mallen's character is a blunt, irreverent woman with a thick Southern accent, a tendency toward microaggressions and a talent for manipulation. She also delivers most of the play's best one-liners. During Bill's funeral, Bernie arrives late wearing oversized sunglasses and conspicuously sits in the front row during Jenny's moving eulogy, after which she crashes the stage to hurl expletives at her husband's corpse. Her explosive personality and underhand tactics constantly antagonize Jenny, a down-to-earth woman who's more or less content staying in her small hometown despite often being treated like an outsider. Over a series of confrontations between the two women, secrets emerge about Bill's past that make Jenny question the man she thought she knew, while Bernie's bitterness becomes more understandable. Domestic abuse and anti-Asian racism are two of the heavier subjects addressed in the show, which takes some dark turns — especially with one startling visual created by scenic designer Mara Ishihara Zinky and props designer Paloma Locsin. After so much tension, Green's resolution feels somewhat too convenient. I also have mixed feelings about the real dog who steals the final scenes; she's an adorable crowd pleaser, but her presence distracts from the actors' delivery of some key dialogue. All in all, though, 'Gorgeous' is worth seeing for its vividly rendered characters and its thoughtful exploration of grief, loneliness and the complicated legacy of one man for the women who survive 'Gorgeous' (3 stars) When: Through June 7 Where: Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St. Running time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Tickets: $45 at
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LEGO's incredible Rivendell set is 15% off in new Amazon Spring Day Deal
LEGO's incredible Lord of the Rings set of Rivendell is now 15% off in a new Amazon deal as part of its Spring Deal Days. The huge set is now available for £365.49, saving you more than £60 off the original retail price of £429.99. The 6,167-piece Rivendell set is a must-have for Lord of the Rings fans as it's recreated the iconic elven location in superb detail. The set features a number of key locations within Rivendell, including the Council Ring, Frodo Baggins' bedroom, Elrond's study, an elven tower, as well as a gazebo, bridge and river. Also part of the set – which was launched earlier this year – are 15 minifigures, including hobbits Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merriadoc 'Merry' Brandybuck and Peregrin 'Pippin' Took, as well as Legolas, Gimli, Boromir, Aragorn, Elrond, Arwen and Bilbo Baggins, alongside additional elves and a dwarf.£365.49 at Buy LEGO's Rivendell set There are a number of items too, including Bilbo's sword Sting, the broken shards of Narsil, Aragorn's ranger sword, Boromir's sword, and numerous dwarven axes and elvish blades. "We know many of our fans have been anticipating a set like this for a long-time – but a great LEGO The Lord of the Rings set is never late, it arrives precisely when it means to!" said LEGO design master Mike Psaiki. "It was important to us that we created something really special in this recreation of Rivendell. "We aimed to add as much detail as possible and create an engaging experience throughout the build to delight fans recreating scenes or proudly displaying Elrond's home. We are really pleased with the final design and how we have brought Rivendell to life in brick form." Related: If Rivendell isn't your Lord of the Rings location of choice, Amazon also has a deal on the epic Barad-dûr set which sees it available for its lowest-ever price of £339.99. And if you just can't get enough of Middle-earth in your home, LEGO has also now announced a Shire set which will be released next week on April 5. at at Pandora at at at at at Apple at at at You Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
