@Ross_Greenwood Hi Ross, can you ask the Treasurer why we still pay a luxury car tax that was brought in to protect our car manufacturers when we donβt have car manufacturing anymore
@stae_elephants@LadyFreethinker Disgusting and should be banned - they are not pets or toys to play with. They belong to roam in the wild as the keystone species they were born to be. π€¬π€¬
A drum solo by 18-year-old Karen Carpenter, 1968
Karen Carpenter was a talented American musician and drummer, best known for her role as the drummer and lead vocalist of the popular 1970s sibling duo "The Carpenters." Born on March 2, 1950, in New Haven, Connecticut, Karen developed a strong passion for music from an early age. She, along with her brother Richard, formed "The Carpenters," a musical group that achieved immense success during the early 1970s.
Karen Carpenter's drumming skills were exceptional, contributing to the duo's unique sound. Her smooth, melodic voice was a defining characteristic of their music, which often incorporated elements of pop, soft rock, and adult contemporary genres. The Carpenters released numerous hit singles, including "Close to You," "We've Only Just Begun," and "Top of the World," earning them widespread recognition and commercial success.
Tragically, Karen Carpenter's life was cut short when she passed away on February 4, 1983, at the age of 32, due to complications arising from anorexia nervosa. Her untimely death brought attention to the serious nature of eating disorders and shed light on the pressures faced by individuals in the music industry. Despite her short life, Karen Carpenter's musical legacy continues to influence artists and resonate with audiences around the world.
@Racing@MelbRacingClub@mmsnippets@SpicerTbreds She was the 1st horse that I bought in to so to win the Thousand Guineas and twice the Letβs Elope Stakes was a dream come true β€οΈπ