“Thaumaturgy” ad by Megatek

Contributed by Lazarin Dragos

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Promotional ad for Megatek’s Whizzard 1650, a color graphics terminal introduced in 1983. It was placed that year in magazines such as Mini Micro Systems. The “Traumaturgy.*” headline uses ITC Cheltenham Ultra Condensed (1978). Smaller copy is set in other styles from Tony Stan’s 1970s Cheltenham…

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Two teenagers arrested after cyclist in his 70s ‘punched to death’

Two teenagers have been arrested after the altercation by Millennium Bridge (Picture: Google)

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man aged in his 70s was ‘punched to death’ in Cheltenham.

Two boys aged 16 and 17 were arrested following an altercation with a cyclist in his 70s on Wednesday night.

The cyclist had a branch thrown at him from the Millennium Bridge.

He…

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Cheltenham legend Envoi Allen dies moments after final ever race at Gold Cup

Envoi Allen collapsed moments after the race finished (Picture: Getty)

Cheltenham legend Envoi Allen has died after collapsing moments after his final ever race at the Gold Cup.

Gaelic Warrior crossed the finishing line in first place after seeing off Harry Redknapp’s Jukebox Man in an exhilarating race.

But there was immediate concern for Envoi Allen with ITV Racing reporting the…

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