#&. hamilton//v: modern

[ilove-masked-men]

Say no to this - hamilton

yes i did disappear and then randomly come back to drop a Simon x Reader fic based on a hamilton song, and what?

contains - smut (a lot) an argument, lyrics duh, reader is a little slut in the good way, girl called samantha idk, degrading, unprotected p in v!! ghost referred to as simon, pet name doll

implied consent! no yes said! if you don’t like that don’t read because that’s the whole plot of the song.

female anatomy, no she used i don’t think, reader has breasts and a pussy

plot: i changed the lyrics to fit the modern day and to suit it being abt military. you seduce simon and then he gets yelled at by your tasks forces captain yada yada, there’s smut in there it’s easy to understand

There’s nothing like summer on base, Simon was under stress from the workload he had on him. There was trouble in the air you could smell it, vanilla and coconut of course. Simon was in his office all by himself, he hadn’t slept in a week he was growing weak. You’ve never seen a lieutenant more in need of a break. He was longing for Samantha, missing his wife, until you stumbled into his office, the vanilla and coconut smell strengthening.

“I know you’re doing your mission reports, i’m so sorry to bother you while you work. But i don’t know my way to my barracks, and i’m here all alone.” Is what you’d said to him, leaning on his door frame. Your hair was in a braid and you wore a shirt that pushed up your breasts, leaving little to the imagination. You wore a mini skirt, low rise and barely on your butt with some sneakers. “My Captain’s doing me wrong, beating me, overworking me, mistreating me. Then suddenly he’s terminated me, i don’t have the means to go on.” You said with a small pout, looking at him with your lashes.

Simon offered a loan for the pay check you wouldn’t receive this month, you took it and your hands graised. He offered to help you find your barrack. 

“You’re too kind, Sir…” You said quietly with a smile. The loan was about £900 he said he didn’t use. Your barrack was a block off of his own you said. “This one is mine, Sir.”

Simon watched you unlock the door and waved. “Well i should head back to my office.” He said slightly awkwardly. Your face went red, you gently grabbed his wrist as you lead him to your bed, you sat there and let your legs spread with him in the middle of them. “Stay..” You said seductively, lolling your head back.

“Hey…” He said, his hands moving to your knees as he didn’t know what to do.”

“Hey..” You replied with a small grin. 

Simon began to pray silently, lord tell me how to say no to this. He said in his head “I don’t know how to say no to this..” He muttered to you, his eyes taking your whole figure. Sat there you looked so helpless, and your body was beckoning him in, saying hell yes.

His hands moved to your inner thighs, his face closer to yours. “Woah..” You whined out, beckoning him further.

Simon was still trying to figure out how to say no, almost like he had lost the vocabulary for the word and its synonyms. In his mind he is already gone. But you lift his mask over his nose and your mouth is on his own. he does not say no.

He kisses you back eagerly, his hand moving underneath your thighs to keep you there as your hands went to the back of his neck, keeping him in the position he was in. Your tongues slip into each others mouths and his hands squeeze your thighs as he pulls you closer to his body, pulling you onto his lap and sitting on your bed, his hand moving into your mini-skirt as your hands found the hem of your shirt, pulling it off of yourself with ease as he miraculously found out how to easily get your panties off before he pulled down his lower half and you removed his upper. 

You start making out again, your hands on his chest and his on your ass. His hands slip and one of his fingers are inside you, moving in and out desperately, pushing in another finger and then a third as he opens you up. Your nails scratch at his shoulders, mouth agape as you whine and whimper, watching his fingers moving in and out of you. But he pulls them out of you all too quickly, you drip on his thighs as he pulls his boxers down and you’re quick to move on him, gently tapping his head on your clit with a giggle before gently pushing it inside and both of you moan at the feeling. His hands go to your hips as your nails dig into his back and your head falls against his shoulder. 

“Simon..” You whined out as he gently pushed you down onto him. He was stretching you open, you were scared he was going to rip you in half when he bottomed out, he paused to catch his breath. “Doing so well for me, Doll.” He groaned, his fingers held your grips tightly, most likely going to bruise. He finally bottomed out, you almost came then and there and not to your knowledge but he was right with you. “Fuck-“ He groaned as he began to slowly lift your hips up, only pulling you up halfway before he greedily slams you down and you moan. 

He slams you up and down him and picks up the pace as he goes along, your nails on his back spurring him on as you knew they were leaving a mark. “Simon..” You whined, looking into his eyes as you picked your head up, he moved his mouth onto your neck, kissing it but not leaving marks as he knows it would spark up something with the higher-ups. He used you like a fleshlight and you let him, you finished quickly, him not so far off you. He gently lays you down on your bed, finding a towel in your room and cleaning you up before he got dressed and left.

That wasn’t the last time, he wishes it was but it became a past time. A month into this endeavour he received an email from a captain of a different task force, even better it said.

Dear Sir, i hope you read this without your wife present and in a prosperous enough position to put wealth in the pockets of people like me down on their luck. You see, that was my lieutenant you decided to-

“Fuck..” He groaned as he read on, his hand on his head as he scrolled down through the email.

Uh-oh! You made the wrong sucker a cuckold so it’s time to pay the piper for the pants you unbuckled!

But you can continue to see the whore soldier (if the price is right) if not i’m gonna tell your wife and captain.

He archived the email and ran to her office. “How could you?!” He screamed in her face and she looked up at him.

“No, Sir…” You whined, tears welling in your eyes.

You were half dressed, apologetic a mess and you cried. “Please don’t go, Sir!” You yelp desperately.

“Was that whole story a set up?” He asked you angrily.

“I don’t know about any email!” You whimper, grabbing his wrist.

“Stop crying- god dammit get up!” He growled and took his wrist back.

“I didn’t know any better.” She cried, standing up and looking at him

“I am ruined!” He said in frustration, placing his hands on his face.

“Please don’t leave me i am helpless…” You whined. 

“How could you do this?” He groaned, not paying attention to much your saying.

“Just give him what he wants and you can have me..” You tell him, placing a hand on his neck.

“I don’t want you- i don’t want you!” He responded, swatting your hand away.

“Whatever you want, if you pay, you can..” You peek your shirt upwards, exposing your chest. “Stay..”You told him

“No that’s-“ He cut himself off once he saw you and he groaned in frustration, his jeans getting tighter

“Lord show me how to say no to this..” He muttered to himself.

“I don’t know how you’d say no to this..” You mutter with a pout.

You close your office door behind him, there is nowhere he can go now so he sits on your office chair, you sit on his lap and he doesn’t say no.

He should be pushing you off, he has a wife and he could lose his job to this. But his hands are in your back as he feels you grind against him and he can’t help but reciprocate.

He pushing down his jeans and boxers slightly, enough for his cock to get out, he moves your panties to the side and puts himself in without preparation, bottoming out in one large thrust which made you finish with a loud cry of his name. He still pounded into you, getting his anger out through groans and treating you roughly. “Slut..” He groaned, but it only spurred you on further. 

He finishes with a groan, burying his cock inside of you. He pulls himself out of you and places you in your desk, putting himself away and walking out like nothing happened. 

Later on that day he met up with your task forces captain, his face more concealed then ever, not wearing his skull, a plain black balaclava, his hood up, hands in his pockets as he grabbed a white envelope. He wore black gloves, not skull ones. People would think some sort of drug deal was happening if they saw.

“Nobody needs to know.” He told him with a groan, his voice quiet. As soon as the envelope was out of his hands he bolts off, only to find himself knocking on the door to your barrack.

[spoonfulofmilo]

300 followers celebration

okay wtf guys im actually gonna cry :). thank y'all so much for all the love you have given me.

im gonna start by apologising because I have not been that active. i went and saw challengers, started watching ted lasso and got into professional cycling, and my exams are just about to finish and im gonna be honest i have been just reading fanfiction based on those. (because my ADHD hyperfixation has hit this point)

also small apology to the people waiting on the bachelor fic, i've rewritten the first chapter twice, but rest assured once i get the first chapter out of the way, the next few will come in quicker

But I am getting back into the hot men of f1, thank god, and initially this celebration was going to be closer to july, but here we are, and so this event will run a while.

Basically to explain it's an f1 x olympics!reader :) because i have a hyperfixation on the olympics

Rules:

Pick 1 letters, one for the person and one number for the reader's sport - i will then make a moodboard AND A small blurb :) (cause i need to get out of the writing slump)

my guidelines are here

i am only writing for the drivers and related people listed (but if you really want another driver, chuck it in my inbox and ill probably make it anyway)

this is only for moodboards and short blurbs, however my requests will remain open through the celebration so if you're inspired by this but want something else instead feel free to head to my inbox :)

please be patient - it may take me a few hours to do yours, but depending on how many requests I get, it could take a few days

please specify gender, else i'll probably make it gender neutral

for now no limit on how many requests 1 person can submit, but if i get overwhelmed I will

i will take description requests, face claim requests, blurb requests, country requests, whatever you want to specify BUT all I need is 1 letter, 1 number and a gender for reader :)

the event will close on the 11th of august (when the olympics end) (and also so i have a little bit of a time before a birthday celebration!)

NOW TO THE CELEBRATION:

PICK 1 LETTER - ONE FOR DRIVER

AND PICK 1 NUMBER - ONE FOR READER

drivers!

A - Alex Albon

B -  Ollie Bearman

C - Charles Leclerc

D - Mick Schumacher

E - Esteban Ocon

F - Fernando Alonso

G - James Vowles

H - Liam Lawson

I - Peter Bonnington

J - Jack Doohan

K - Kimi Raikkonen

L - Lewis Hamilton

M - Max Verstappen

N - Lando Norris

O - Oscar piastri

P - Pierre Gasly

Q - Logan Sargeant

R - Daniel Ricciardo

S - Carlos Sainz

T - Yuki Tsunoda

U - Lance Stroll

V - Sebastian Vettel

W - Mark Webber

X - Paul Aron

Y - Toto Wolff

Z - Jenson Button

reader!

breaking

boxing

volleyball

golf

rhythmic gymnastics

tennis

modern pentathlon

weightlifting

equestrian

bmx cycling racing

football/soccer

basketball

archery

diving

shooting

handball

triathlon

water polo

judo

swimming

hockey

wrestling

marathon swimming

3 x 3 basketball

trampoline gymnastics

sport climbing

mountain bike cycling

rugby sevens

track cycling

road cycling

sailing

sprint canoe

beach volleyball

badminton

taekwondo

bmx freestyle cycling

canoe slalom

fencing

rowing

surfing

skateboarding

artistic gymnastics

artistic swimming

athletics

table tennis

taglist of people who i hope are interested (if not just ignore :) ):

@barcelonaloverf1life, @leosxrealm, @tallrock35, @wolf-knights, @janeholt3, @badblondebisexualboy, @ghostking4m, @fate-posts, @evelyn-4034, @jupiter-je-taime, @redcrescentmoons, @youraveragebritishamerican, @v3lnys, @thatonesblog, @seventeendevotee, @annegrey, @pear-1206, @alchemxx

[calciumdeficientt]

Could you do some headcanons for Gary or Trent, and my oc, Suki? Thanks if U do!

Yesss ofccccc Gary and Trent will be posted now and ill give suki her own special post ^v^

TRENT NORTHWICK & GARY SMITH HCS

GARY SMITH

Gary…. Gary Gary Gary oh how you were so so so wasted by not being in free roam. I guess if i strain i can kinda see why he wasn’t around because, naturally people would incessantly kick the shit out of him

Biggest gossiper in the school, knocks Christy out of the park. He’s really really good at starting rumours because he knows just the right amount of ludicrous bullshit that needs to be added in order to make people want to spread it, while not having it die off by making it completely and utterly bonkers.

The slouch is definitely purposeful, he thought that standing up too straight would make him look too nerdy so he defaulted to this sort of weird grinch/ dr doom pose, he pays for this decision with really bad neck and upper back cramps but he’s simply too cool for meds of any kind including pain meds. Often what he does to get a kick out of Petey is to crack his neck really close to his ear ans laugh as poor Pete squirms in discomfort.

Got stuck in the Regina George headgear/back brace combo after jimmy threw them both of the roof into crabblesnitch’s office after the final showdown. He was in the hospital for a good long while, recuperating and making up for lost time on his meds before he was carted off to happy volts

Wrote down every single aspect of his plan for total bullworth domination in excruciating detail in a notebook that he kept tucked under his mattress, the first page was entitled “GARY’S EVIL PLAN” in all caps, in a heavy metal font, in red sharpie that bled through the next few pages. He would add to it nightly, and check stuff off when he was done with it. Insanely stupid and equally, insanely funny.

Doesn’t actually talk that way, like at all, its very much an act that he uses to make himself seem all cool and mysterious. He’s only ever slipped once or twice, and then instantly got on the defensive and gaslit whoever heard him (most likely poor Pete) its commitment to the bit that most could only dream of obtaining.

Got in so much shit for his special little bullworth vest, its technically not in violation of any uniform policies, a fact that he valiantly defended against the prefects, the faculty and everyone else that questioned it until they eventually just let him off with it.

Definitely a promising young politician if they decide he’s stable enough to leave happy volts, he’s charismatic, not terrible with words, and just generally immoral. He’s the perfect politician for the modern age.

TRENT NORTHWICK

Trent Trent Trent,i know a theatre kid when i see one. Definitely big on the more modern stuff compared the the older musicals, he just prefers the style of singing a little better, he finds it more expressive. However, he’ll take west side story over hamilton any day, dont get it twisted.

He saves money as best he can and goes to voice lessons pretty regularly, as well as intermittent dance lessons. He knows to make it in Hollywood you’ve got to be a triple threat and he certainly does plan to be a triple threat when he eventually runs off into the sunset to pursue his dream of going to audition after audition until he eventually lands himself a starring role in an allergy medicine commercial

Takes pride in his appearance, every few weeks he bleaches his roots and trims his own hair. He’s the only one that knows how to do it the way he likes, and it saves a lot of money for his voice lessons

Trent is a very thoughtful friend, he acts all aloof to save face but he likes to remember the little things about his friends, birthdays, favourite foods, so on and so forth. Enough to make him look good but not enough to make it look creepy or obsessive. He’s got a reputation to uphold damn it! But also he just wants to do right by his friends

He wants to let people know that he’s a man of many emotions, that’s why acting is such a good outlet for him, its not really acting, its his true self that’s simply being read as an act

Such a big sentimentalist, Trent is a scrapbooker, he keeps everything, no matter how small or insignificant seeming, dates it and sticks it in his scrapbook. He figures once he gets some sort of neurological condition from all the head trauma he’ll be able to look back on his high school years, lovingly documented by his teenage self

He was kinda bummed when Kirby dragged him out of line during movie tickets, he was all for going to see that movie, in fact he’d already found a leaked version of it online so he could look really tough during the scary parts and maybe hold Kirby’s hand if and i mean IF the smaller jock had gotten scared. It’s not a huge deal though, after Kirby had calmed down a little, they went and threw rocks into open windows at Harrington House

Of all the kissable boys, i think Trent is hard to beat in terms of accepting his sexuality. Trent is pretty vocal about his bisexuality, and doesnt really give two shits if people are offended by it. This is a kid who really knows himself, and the Trentman never claimed to be a man of the people, he strives to be his true, authentic self as far as the parameters of a high school bully in 2006 will allow, and for that i salute him.

[stephensmithuk]

The Hound of the Baskervilles: Three Broken Threads

Hat tip to @myemuisemo for another excellent post that covers much of what I was planning together:

Data protection was not really a thing back in 1889. However, paper hotel registers would be something filled in by the front desk staff, not the guest. They would contain details of extra charges incurred as well, all stuff generally done by computer, but you can still buy paper copies today. Particularly for the Indian market, where less than half the population have Internet access. These registers are generally mandatory and in some countries, the data will still be passed to the police when it concerns newly arrived foreigners. That's why they ask for your passport.

Newcastle upon Tyne, the one people generally talk about as opposed to Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, was at the centre of a major coal mining area in North-East England, the Durham and Northumberland coalfields being in close proximity. The industry was still employing children - boys as young as 12 could work in mines - and was still a pretty dangerous, not to mention unhealthy industry.

The British economy was heavily reliant on coal, especially the newly built electric power stations. While the railways had a big coal trade for internal transport for domestic purposes, boats also played a big role, either going via canal or down the East Coast of Great Britain to the London Docks. This route would become vulnerable to German attack in the World Wars, particularly in the second war from fast torpedo boats known to the British as "E-boats"; the East Coast convoys are a lesser-known part of the naval war, with Patrick Troughton having served with Coastal Force Command.

The Mayor of Gloucester, like most civic mayors in England, is the chair of the council, elected to a one-year term by their fellow councillors. The current holder is Conservative councillor Lorraine Campbell. It's a mostly ceremonial role involving going to various events while wearing a red cloak and a big hat:

Gloucester's Deputy Mayor is called the Sheriff of Gloucester. There is still a Sheriff of Nottingham, by the way.

The Anglophone Canadian accent was historically noticeably different to an American one and of course had its own varieties. They've gotten closer over the decades, especially due to television.

Sir Henry would have limited luggage space on the ship over, so three pairs of boots would be reasonable. He'd have to ship over anything else at further cost, so it could be cheaper to buy new in London.

Deliveries of telegrams that weren't in the immediate area of the office cost extra. Bradshaw's Guide for Tourists in Great Britain and Ireland would state the nearest telegraph office for a town, as the 1866 edition demonstrates:

Sir Charles' estate was worth around £80m in today's money, but that would not even get him onto The Sunday Times Rich List, which starts at £350m (Sir Lewis Hamilton, i.e. the F1 driver). It tops out with Gopichand Hinduja and his family at an estimated £37.2 billion, whose conglomerate is many focussed on India, but also are the biggest shareholders in US chemical company Quaker Houghton.

Westmoreland was a historical county in Northern England; it was absorbed into Cumbria in 1974, but its area became part of the Westmoreland and Furness unitary authority in 2023.

"Entailed" means that Sir Charles has stipulated in a legal document that the Baskerville estate would have to pass to Sir Henry's heir intact. This was a feudal era practice that has now been abolished in most jurisdictions, with limited remaining use in England and Wales. Simply put Sir Henry is not allowed to sell the house or the land, even part of it. He can do what he likes with the cash and probably the chattels, the movable property like the candlesticks and the toasting forks.

This page covers it in relation to the works of Jane Austen with relevant spoilers:

Borough is another name for the area of Southwark. It got a Tube station in 1890, when the City and South London Railway opened, now the Bank branch of the Northern line. It also is famous for Borough Market, then a wholesale food market under cover of buildings from the 1850s. Today it is a retail market for specialty food; kind of like a farmers' market.

In 1888, the 10:30 from Paddington would get to Exeter at 15:35, a journey of five hours. @myemuisemo provides route maps. I would add at this point, GWR services to SW England went via Bristol, adding a lot of time to the journey, while the LSWR route from Waterloo was a lot more direct. Wags dubbed the former "the Great Way Round". The construction of two cut-off lines allowed the GWR to go via Westbury and Castle Cary.

I will cover the modern day condition of the route in my Chapter 6 post.

The GWR still had some broad-gauge track at 2,140 mm(7 ft 1⁄4 in) left that Brunel had favoured, but this would be finally eliminated in 1892.

Finally, Holmes is referencing the sport of fencing when he learns the cabbie has been given his name. The foil is the lightest of the three swords used in competitive fencing, such as the Olympics.

In an age before electronic fencing equipment, point scoring relied on the eyesight of the umpire... and the honesty of the competitions.

I was in my fencing club at university. I can't say I was that great. I preferred the epee, which doesn't have the priority rules...

[milflewis]

Really sorry if this is a dumb question but how did dantteri become a thing? Is there some masterpost out there I could read? Thank you and sorry if this is stupid!

long story short is that dantteri became a thing bc daniel ricciardo is incapable of being normal about valtteri bottas. like. physically unable. the rest is under the cut.

here’s a brief rundown of their history by the great ag tumblr user @andreagrimes themselves. i will wait for you to read it. i will also wait for you to read this masterpiece of modern poetry by lo tumblr user @hungerpunch. both are mandatory reading btw!!!!!!!

they basically came up together and their rivalry when they were younger v much dictated where they ended up in formula one (daniel to redbull and valtteri to merc) but they were never friends! this is not pierresteban or brocedes. these two are Something Else

they just raced against each other. and then they’re in f1 (daniel first. valtteri a year later) and daniel’s career starts off more successful than valtteri’s. starting with him getting a race win first and ending with him jumping v quickly into redbull and beating four time wdc sebastian vettel while valtteri is in a williams (and tbf does quite well but like. it’s still a williams) and then goes into merc with lewis. and. ok. it’s lewis hamilton yk. and so he never beat lewis but i will fight anyone who says that valtteri didn’t do a fucking amazing job while in merc. that just anyone could've been put in the position and seat that he was put in and not only handled it that well but also performed to that high of a level. you don’t need to beat your teammate to have done good! esp when said teammate is lewis fucking seven eight time world champion yeah i have over 100 race wins what about it hamilton who says HIMSELF that valtteri pushed him. that valtteri was faster than him in some races. pls be serious!!!!!!!

and as ag says. while this is all happening daniel makes comments about valtteri’s position in merc and being a second driver. there’s an interview with max when he’s in redbull where he’s asked what was the best race he ever did or smth and he names the fucking formula renault race from 2008 where val dominates all weekend and then daniel overtakes him in the last lap and daniel says: thanks, valtteri, nothing has changed. bc he’s fucking insane. (not the interview but a clip of an article talking about that championship). he then LEAVES redbull bc HE doesn’t want to be a second driver. which. fair. and he goes to renault. gets paid a lot of money. gets a podium. dips. goes to mclaren. gets another podium. (which he shares with WHO???? you guessed it. valtteri bottas.) becomes what is essentially a second driver. that shitshow happens. you know the story.

AND DURING ALL OF THIS. smth seems to like. switch on in daniel? idk if it’s bc he seems to be trying to recreate this rivalry he had with val when they were younger and it’s just not there in f1. bc of their circumstances but also bc val does Not Care lmao. or if it’s bc he’s like. omg he’s like. cool i want him to like me. or if it’s both or smth else entirely but he gets Weird. with a capital w.

a v important detail to know is that shoeys are daniel’s thing in formula one. like. they are daniel ricciardo. it’s like seb and the finger. daniel gets everyone who is on the podium with him to do it. literally everyone. he got lando norris who is one of the most squeamish ppl i’ve ever seen on telly to do it. and yet. valtteri and daniel have shared a podium several times and every single time valtteri has dodged it. here is daniel finding out that valtteri has never done it. it’s pure gold.

(also! i just found out from ag that apparently at the end of 2022 bc of daniel’s defending against seb in abu dhabi alfa romeo were able to win p6 in the constructors and so there were some alfa romeo mechanics doing shoeys in celebration. which. god. the layers there! valtteri refusing to do it even when faced with daniel right there but valtteri’s ppl being more than happy to despite daniel not being there….)

as ag reminded me the other day. april fools. 2022. valtteri said that he was going to be coming out with a wine brand. and then after was like. hahaha jokes! jokes! i would never be so cringe and basic 😌. but as we all know. daniel is the most basic of all basic white girlies (gn) and a few days later came out with his own wine and a shoey decanter. the tackiness levels were high and he was soooo delighted with himself.

at one point daniel did ask valtteri to try his wine which it’s like. just fucking ask him out this is getting tiring. and valtteri was like. it’s ok? and daniel apparently nearly swoons at the mere thought of val tasting it. let alone liking it.

jump scene. cue cut. back to 2021 and daniel guessing valtteri for his secret santa bc he was given a bottle of red wine and “i know he likes his red”. spoiler alert: it was not valtteri. and THEN. like a year later i think. valtteri guesses daniel bc and i quote. “someone with taste of, like, funky things, like…it could be daniel?” FUNKY THINGS . is this a compliment. is it an insult. either way i’m fairly sure daniel was buzzin after he heard.

omg and the bottass. so when dts came out in 2021 and valtteri showed his bare ass and balls on tv but netflix only let us see one of them. cheap cunts. daniel had A Moment on twitter. see below:

and then! when valtteri does that whole poster of his ass out in a river for charity thing in 2022? i think? daniel has another Moment but it’s when he’s asked what is smth unusual he wants to do and HE TALKS ABOUT VALTTERI AND HIS ASS PIC ? 🤨 ??? and to add insult to injury. valtteri never once acknowledges this in public but what he DOES do is make a show out of giving a poster to lewis while staring at him like he shits gold after lewis was asked about the poster in an interview and didn’t even know what they were talking about!!!!!! it is literally painful to watch for so many reasons.

you just know daniel was seething. lewis is a fake fan while daniel is a real one!!!!! daniel nearly half recreated the same photo but he’s not in the river and he’s fully clothed. coward. AND he gushed about the pic unprompted!!!! but lewis! who didn’t even KNOW it existed bc he doesn’t have valtteri’s notifs on 🙄 gets a signed copy???? AND A PERSONAL VISIT???? where he has the nerve to say not that he already doesn’t have stuff to remember vb by. all while valtteri is bright pink in the face. i tip my hat off to daniel for not committing vehicle manslaughter right there and then.

and for all that daniel has talked shit about valtteri in the past and more specifically valtteri in mercedes. he had nothing but praise for him going to alfa romeo??? while ppl were like. it’s a step down! what a waste. daniel is like. valtteri isn’t stupid. he knows what he wants and needs and he’s going for it. which!!!!!!! is what daniel tried to do!!!!!!! but it worked out sm better for valtteri than it did for him. which. actually is a running theme throughout their entire careers 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 i need three to five business days to recover every time i think about it

and NOW. now. he doesn’t know what to do with that fact that valtteri seems to have adopted australia which has adopted him right back and has an australian gf and has a mullet and mustache and wears flip flops and tanks and is sooo australian but still doesn’t seem impressed by daniel who IS australian ????? his poor brain. bless.

he used to get sooo giggly last year whenever he’d put his camera in val’s face and take a snap. it was hard to watch. literally just go onto daniel's jpg instagram account. there's a few v v close up pictures of valtteri's face. daniel actually captions one with fanboying before - in how eye imagined it went - he chickens out and adds a few more pictures of other drivers to the post after the cover picture of val. disgraceful.

like.

wtf. why are you as a man being changed by another man's hairstyle.

i also need it to be known that for years daniel didn't follow valtteri on social media. despite talking about him A LOT (including the bottass tweets from earlier) until valtteri rocked up with a mullet and a 'what's cracking, australia' vibe and then he caved and followed him on insta. valtteri didn't follow him back.

in summary: daniel got a seat both in f1 and later in a top team and a race win before valtteri. tho valtteri ended up with more wins in the end. daniel joined said top team thinking he was going to be top dog and was pushed into second. valtteri always knew he was second driver before all else. daniel jumped from team to team to escape this before ending up in mclaren's shitbox and regulated to second. once again behind a younger driver. that went tits up so badly that he was left without a seat for the 2022 and had to go back to the top team that he left bc he didn't want to be second driver and signed to be their reserve. valtteri left mercedes with ten wins and the longest q3 consecutive streak ever with 103 weekends to join a team that welcomed him with open arms and gave him a multi year contract. they mirror each other as much as they contrast. what if i cried for a hundred years

[yr-obedt-cicero]

New York State Society of the Cincinnati, on the death of Alexander Hamilton

At a special meeting of the the State Society of the Cincinnati, held at Ross's Hotel in Broad-street, in the City of New-York, on Tuesday, the 17th day of July, 1804: This Society, deeply afflicted by the death of their President-General, ALEXANDER HAMILTON, and earnestly desirous of testifying the high respect they feel for his memory (bowing with submission to the mysterious Will of Heaven) and feeling the deepest affliction at an event which has deprived them of their most illustrious Member—their Country of its most enlightened and useful Statesman—and the world of one of those extraordinary Men, which ages have rarely produced; unanimously agree to the following Resolutions: I. Resolved, That a letter be drafted and addressed to the Vice-President-General of the Society, and Circular Letters to the several State Societies, announcing this sad event, the deep and universal sorrow it has occasioned in this Society, and amongst their fellow-citizens of every description; and that the Rev. Mr. Linn, General Clarkson, Mr. Dunscomb, Mr. Hardie, and Col. Platt, be a Committee to draft such letters. II. Resolved, That the said Committee draft a letter of condolence to Mrs. Hamilton, which letter and letters, when prepared, are to be signed by the President and countersigned by the Secretary of the Society. III. Resolved, That Gen. Clarkson, Mess'rs Watson and Burrel, be a Committee to wait on the Rev. Mr. Mason, and request him to prepare and deliver an Oration on the 31st instant, in honour of the Talents, the Virtues, and eminent Services of that Great Man whose loss we deplore; and that the said Committee make such arrangements as may be proper on the occasion. IV. Resolved, That a Monument be erected in Trinity Church, by this Society, to the memory of Alexander Hamilton, its late President-General, with a suitable Inscription; and that Mr. Gouverneur Morris, the Rev. Dr. Linn, and Mr. Morton, be a Committee to carry this resolution into effect. V. Resolved, That the thanks of this Society be presented to Mr. Gouverneur Morris, for his prompt compliance with their wishes, in delivering an Eulogium at the Funeral Ceremonies of their deceased President-General, Alexander Hamilton. VI. Resolved, That the several Resolutions passed at this meeting, be transmitted to the Vice-President-General of the Society, and to the respective State Societies, and be also published. W. S. SMITH, President.

W. POPHAM, Secretary.

Source — Library of Congress, Digital Collections, manuscript/mixed material. Image 8 of Alexander Hamilton Papers: Family Papers, 1737-1917; 1804-1805

The New York State Society of Cincinnati - also known as The Society of the Cincinnati - is a fraternal hereditary society founded on June 9, 1783, to commemorate the American Revolutionary War that saw the creation of the United States. In order to perpetuate their fellowship, the founders made membership hereditary. [x] The Society has had three goals; “To preserve the rights so dearly won; to promote the continuing union of the states; and to assist members in need, their widows, and their orphans.” To achieve these aims, the Society called on its members to contribute a month's pay. George Washington was the first president general of the Society. The army's chief of artillery, Henry Knox, was the chief author of the Institution.

The organization was named after, Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, a farmer who left his farm to serve as a Roman Consul and Magister Populi (With temporary powers similar to that of a modern-era dictator). In response to a military emergency, he took over the city of Rome as a legitimate dictator. After the conflict, he gave the Senate back the initiative and resumed cultivating his fields. This philosophy of unselfish service is reflected in the Society's motto; He gave up everything to keep the Republic alive, or Omnia reliquit servare rempublicam.

The Society of the Cincinnati was founded by officers at the Continental Army encampment at Newburgh, like Major General Henry Knox. The first meeting of the Society was held in the May of 1783 at a dinner at the Verplanck House Fishkill, New York, (Which was Baron Von Steuben's headquarters during the Revolution) before the British evacuation from New York City. The meeting was presided over by Major General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, with Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton serving as the orator. The participants agreed to stay in contact with each other after the war. Mount Gulian is considered the birthplace of the Society of the Cincinnati, where the Institution was formally adopted on May 13, 1783. To this day the members of the organization meet annually at the Verplanck homestead. It is modernly known as The Mount Gulian historic site and looks very much as it did in 1783. There you will find the Cincinnati Gallery, dedicated to the New York State Society, with displays, artifacts, and documents illustrating the founding and activities of the Society during its continuous existence since 1783. Read more here.

While the NYSSOTC did erect the famous white monument on top of the grave of Hamilton, [x] in 1957 they erected another monument in Financial District in Manhattan in New York County engraved with; “To the Memory of Alexander Hamilton 1757 - 1804. Lieutenant Colonel, Aide de Camp to Gen. Washington And Those Other Officers of the Continental Army & Navy Original Members of the Society Whose Remains are Interred in the Churchyards of Trinity Parish” [x]

[the-worst-bracket]

The Worst Bracket Begins!

Polls are going up starting Wednesday, April 19th, 32 per day! Bracket and list under the cut.

Round 1

Bracket A (4/19-26)

Mineta Minoru (My Hero Academia) v  Anglerfish from Dark Bramble (Outer Wilds)

Iago (Othello) v Barbas (Skyrim)

Brendan (Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) v Mimic (Dark Souls)

Dan (Dan vs) v Pink Diamond (Steven Universe)

Jurgen Litner (The Magnus Archives) v Lily Tucker-Pritchett (Modern Family)

Lonnie Byers (Stranger Things) v Zeus (Greek Mythology)

Lemongrab (Adventure Time) v Steve Cobs (Inanimate Insanity)

Alex Eggleston (Yiik) v Larry Butz (Ace Attorney)

Jerry (Undertale) v Po (Teletubbies)

Billy Hargrove (Stranger Things) v Old Man Who Snitches on Haru (A:TLA)

Kai Winn (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) v Ashfur (Warrior Cats)

Mr. Burns (The Simpsons) v Boscha (The Owl House)

Octavian (Heroes of Olympus) v Makoto Teruhashi (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K)

 Robbie Valentino (Gravity Falls) v Gendo Ikari (Neon Genesis Evangelion)

Walter White (Breaking Bad) v Guy Mortadello (Papa Louie)

Medusa Gorgon (Soul Eater) v Snowball (Pinky and The Brain)

Bracket B (4/19-26)

Rohan Kishibe (JJBA) v Jin Guangshan (The Untamed)

Agravaine (Merlin) v Michael (Wii Sports)

Scout (TF2) v Mitsuhiro Higa (Danganronpa)

Creek (Trolls) v Berdly (Deltarune)

Manfred Von Karma (Ace Attorney) v Jeff Winger (Community)

Nazeem (Skyrim) v David (Animorphs)

Simon Laurent (Infinity Train) v Mayuri Kurotsuchi (Bleach)

Kikimora (The Owl House) v Cronus Ampora (Homestuck)

Michael Tritter (House MD) v The Director (Red v Blue)

Eridan Ampora (Homestuck) v Lila Rossi (Miraculous Ladybug)

Skadge (Star Wars: The Old Republic) v Lord Henry Wotton (The Picture of Dorian Gray)

Claptrap (Borderlands) v Jodie Foster (Dungeons and Daddies)

Bill Hawks (Professor Layton) v Carcer (Discworld)

Bender Bending Rodríguez (Futurama) v Izaya Orihara (Durarara!!)

 Corrin (Fire Emblem) v The Dark Lord (Miitopia)

Cybelle (Carole and Tuesday) v Jasper (Steven Universe)

Bracket C (4/20-27)

Gul Dukat (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) v Admiral Zhao (A:TLA)

Hordak (She-Ra) v Rachel Berry (Glee)

Book (Battle for Dream Island) v Darth Maul (Star Wars)

Jessica (The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself) v Lester Papadopoulos (Trials of Apollo)

Pong Krell (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) v Aaron Burr (Hamilton)

Armand (Vampire Chronicles) v Gamzee Makara (Homestuck)

Dorodoron (Futari wa Precure Splash Star) v Weiss Schnee (RWBY)

Christopher Taub (House MD) v Tate Landon (America Horror Story: Murder House)

Izzy Hands (OFMD) v Princess Daisy (Super Mario Bros)

Spike (MLP:FIM) v Atlas May (Lackadaisy)

Clutch Powers (LEGO Ninjago) v Orin Scrivello (Little Shop of Horrors)

Thanos (MCU) v Minecraft Skeleton (Minecraft)

Frank Burns (M*A*S*H*) v Lieutenant Nolan (Star Wars: The Bad Batch)

Carter Pewterschmit (Family Guy) v Anakin Skywalker (Star Wars)

Miyo Takano (Higurashi When They Cry) v Borsolino (One Piece)

Hiyoko Saionji (Danganronpa) v Pennywise (IT)

Bracket D (4/20-27)

Pierce Hawthorne (Community) v Ren (Ren and Stimpy)

Whirlpool (Wings of Fire) v Cinder Falls (RWBY)

Thaddeus Campbell (Dishonored) v The Grabber (Black Phone)

Takumi Ichinose (Nana) v Heimskr (Skyrim)

Gale Weathers (Scream) v Lee Kiyoung (Regressor Instruction Manual)

Ianthe Tridentarius (The Locked Tomb) v Alvin Marsh (IT)

Director Ton (Aggretsuko) v Angelica Pickles (Rugrats)

Pencil (Battle for Dream Island) v Odalia Blight (The Owl House)

Kyubey (Madoka Magica) v Newman (Seinfeld)

Jacob Hill (Abbott Elementary) v Gregory House (House MD)

Rachel (Tower of God) v Monkey D Luffy (One Piece)

Dame Alina (Keeper of the Lost Cities) v Miki Kawai (A Silent Voice)

John Winchester (Supernatural) v Kyouichi Saionji (Revolutionary Girl Utena)

Magikarp (Pokemon) v Hippeux (Animal Crossing)

Elmo (Sesame Street) v Saint Charlos (One Piece)

Melli (Pokemon Legends: Arceus) v Dr. Janet Lubelle (WTNV)

Bracket E (4/21-28)

Martin Blyndeff (Epithet Erased) v The Blue Border (Scott the Woz)

Calico Jack (OFMD) v B.E.N. (Treasure Planet)

Doogal (Doogal) v John Gaius (The Locked Tomb)

Crawlings (The Mysterious Benedict Society) v Liza Lotts (Scott the Woz)

Zolf J Kimblee (FMA) v Baron Draxum (Rise of The TMNT)

Kaito Momota (Danganronpa) v Nandor the Relentless (What We Do In the Shadows)

Logan Roy (Succescion) v Mike Wheeler (Stranger Things)

Fermet (Baccano!) v Seymour Krelborn (Little Shop of Horrors)

Emperor Belos (The Owl House) v Taylor Kelly (9-1-1)

AM (I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream) v Jar Jar Binks (Star Wars)

Stuart Little (Stuart Little) v Vinsmoke Sanji (One Piece)

Bibble (Barbie: Fairytopia) v Dennis Nedry (Jurassic Park)

Byakuya Togami (Danganronpa) v Grima Wormtongue (LOTR)

Moe (Calvin and Hobbes) v Balloon Boy (FNAF)

Felix (Red vs Blue) v Klorgbane the Destroyer (Regular Show)

Bro Strider (Homestuck) v Jughead Jones (Riverdale)

Bracket F (4/21-28)

Count Olaf (A Series of Unfortunate Events) v Mort (Madagascar)

Mantle (Dr Stone) v Phillip Anderson (Sherlock)

Eisuke Hondo (Detective Conan) v Drosselmeyer (Princess Tutu)

Hiram Burrows (Dishonored) v Chat Noir (Miraculous Ladybug)

Vriska Serket (Homestuck) v Prince Diamond (Sailor Moon)

Marty (Steven Universe) v Hibiki Shikyouin (PriPara)

White Diamond (Steven Universe) v Norman Osborn (Marvel)

Stregabor (The Witcher) v Cedric Jeanne Elmir (I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss)

Barney Stinson (HIMYM) v Charlie Bradbury (Supernatural)

Griffith (Beserk) v Chloe Valentine (Be More Chill)

Scott Pilgrim (Scott Pilgrim) v Lionel Luthor (Smallville)

Lydia (Skyrim) v Shadow Weaver (She-Ra)

Rand Ridley (Inside Job) v Jun Kawanakajima (Ultra Maniac)

Krusty the Clown (The Simpsons) v Fire Lord Ozai (A:TLA)

Joseph Sugarman (BoJack Horseman) v Huey Emmerich (Metal Gear)

Anti - Pops (Regular Show) v Kylo Ren (Star Wars)

Bracket G (4/22-29)

Ross Geller (Friends) v Akito Sohma (Fruits Basket)

Henry Bowers (IT) v Junko Enoshima (Danganronpa)

Winner Sinclair (Chibi Vampire) v Evil Do-er/Dark Blue (Animation vs Minecraft)

Clint (Stardew Valley) v Luke Castellan (Percy Jackson)

Kokichi Ouma (Danganronpa) v Colin Robinson (What We Do In The Shadows)

Spy (TF2) v Ghetsis (Pokemon)

Billy (The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy) v Queen Vanessa (A Hat In Time)

Doofus Drake (Ducktales) v Servantis (Ben 10)

Elias Bouchard (The Magnus Archives) v Francisco Guerra (Paranatural)

Tingle (The Legend of Zelda) v Hawt Saus (Chikn Nuggit)

Trishna (Papa Louie) v Mark Brendanawicz (Parks and Recreation)

Unparalleled Innocence (Rain World) v Morgana (Persona 5)

Lady Gisela Sencen (Keeper of the Lost Cities) v Vanitas (Kingdom Hearts)

Suzy Johnston (Phineas and Ferb) v Kaidou Shun (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.)

Souichi (Junji Ito) v Dr Hotti (Ace Attorney)

Morgoth (LOTR) v Sarah (Ed, Edd, and Eddy)

Bracket H (4/22-29)

Han Sooyoung (Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint) v Barney the Purple Dinosaur (Barney)

Andy Bernard (The Office) v Lars Barriga (Steven Universe)

Dio (Zero Escape) v Caillou (Caillou)

Gideon Gleeful (Gravity Falls) v Balgo (Burn the Witch)

Joshu Higashikata (JJBA) v Toby Flenderson (The Office)

Touga Kiryuu (Revolutionary Girl Utena) v Teledji Adeledji (FFXIV)

Chairman Rose (Pokemon) v Donnel Udina (Mass Effect)

Father (FMA) v Harumi (LEGO Ninjago)

Akio Ohtori (Revolutionary Girl Utena) v Richard (Requiem of the Rose King)

Miranjo (Ranking of Kings) v Kray Foresight (Promare)

Xander Harris (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) v The Worst (Ben 10)

Hisoka Morrow (Hunter x Hunter) v Doc Scratch (Homestuck)

Tony Stark (MCU) v Sakura Horuna (Naruto)

Sir Tristan the Cold (Penumbra Podcast) v Clay Puppington (Morel Orel)

Bling Bling Boy (Johnny Test) v George Constanza (Seinfeld)

Quiche (Tokyo Mew Mew) v Enji Todoroki (My Hero Academia)

[piratesexmachine420]

you mention the apollo guidance computer in your bio.

do you have any nerdy fun facts about it?

Thanks for the ask!

It's difficult to convey everything the AGC was, concisely, but here's some highlists:

In terms of size and power, it's comparable to the Apple II, but predates it by 11 years. There are some obvious differences in the constraints placed on the two designs, but still, that's pretty ahead of it's time.

The bare-bones OS written for the AGC was one of the first to ever implement co-operative multi-tasking and process priority management. This would lead problems on Apollo 11, when an erroneously deployed landing radar overloaded the task scheduler on Eagle during the Lunar landing (the infamous 1201/1202 program alarms). Fortunately, it didn't end up affecting the mission, and the procedures were subsequently revised/better followed to avoid the situation ever reoccurring.

Relatedly, it was also designed to immediately re-boot, cull low-priority tasks, and resume operations following a crash -- a property essential to ensuring the spacecraft could be piloted safely and reliably in all circumstances. Many of the reliability-promoting techniques used by Apollo programmers (led by Margaret Hamilton, go women in STEM) went on to become foundational principles of software engineering.

Following the end of the Apollo, Skylab, and Apollo-Soyuz missions, a modified AGC would be re-purposed into the worlds first digital fly-by-wire system. (Earlier fly-by-wire used analogue computers, which are their own strange beasts.) This is, IMO, one of the easiest things to point to when anyone asks "What does NASA even do for us anyway?" Modern aircraft autopilots owe so, so much to the AGC -- and passengers owe so much to those modern autopilots. While there are some pretty well-known incidents involving fly-by-wire (lookin' at you, MCAS), it speaks to the incredible amount of safety such systems normally afford that said incidents are so rare. Pilot error killed so many people before computers hit the cockpit.

AGC programs were stored in a early form of read only memory, called "core rope memory", where bits were literally woven into an array of copper wire and magnets. As a Harvard-architecture machine (programs and variables stored and treated separately), it therefore could not be re-programmed in flight. This would be problem on Apollo 14, when an intermittent short in the LM's abort switch nearly cancelled the landing -- if it occurred during decent, the computer would immediately discard the descent engine and return to orbit. A second, consecutive failure (after Apollo 13) would have almost certainly ended in the cancellation of the program, and the loss of the invaluable findings of Apollo 15, 16, and 17. (These were the missions with the lunar roving vehicles, allowing treks far from the LM.) Fortunately, the MIT engineers who built the AGC found a solution -- convince the computer it had, in fact, already aborted, allowing the landing to occur as normal -- with a bit of manual babysitting from LMP Edgar Mitchell.

Finally, it wasn't actually the only computer used on Apollo! The two AGCs (one in the command module, the other in the Lunar Module, a redundancy that allowed Apollo 13 to power off the CM and survive their accident) were complemented by the Launch Vehicle Digital Computer (LVDC) designed by IBM and located in S-IVB (Saturn V's third stage, Saturn-I/IB's second stage), and the Abort Guidance System (AGS) located in the LM. The AGS was extremely simple, and intended to serve as a backup should the AGC have ever failed and been unable to return the LM to orbit-- something it was fortunately never needed for. The LVDC, on the other hand, was tasked with flying the Saturn rocket to Earth orbit, which it did every time. This was very important during Apollo 12, when their Saturn V was struck by lightning shortly after launch, completely scrambling the CM's electrical system and sending their gimbal stacks a-spinning. Unaffected by the strike, the LVDC flew true and put the crew into a nominal low Earth orbit -- where diagnostics began, the AGC was re-set, and the mission continued as normal.

[cinemabuffoon]

rant incoming!

I fully believe that the expendables series is one of the biggest wasted potentials of a movie series in recent cinema history. This series could have (and should have) leaned heavily into the energy of the expendables 2, which is the best one imo so I might be biased, where it leaned into the fact that it was a bunch of aging action stars from various eras and embraced it instead of constantly trying to hand things over to younger cast members or botching what could have been one of the most entertaining franchises to exist. I mean for goodness sake Jean Claude Van Damme is literally named Vilain and is generic villain™️!!

I personally enjoy these movies because I'm there to watch some of my favorite action stars be cool and shoot up crap and pal around, and thats what it always should have been. Now, it can be as serious or unserious as it wants to be (like I've stated before I lean towards 2 so that's my preference of the ratio) but it should have been focused on this cast of characters. I understand that Stallone had stated with the third movie that he wanted it to open to a wider/younger audience but I really think that was the wrong choice. As far as I've seen from various fan response, we are all here to watch this cast! these guys! Not some younger actors we don't really care about. They should have ham'd it up! Maybe they kill off some mebers every once in a while if they want to keep it interesting. They are the expendables after all! They could bring on so many cool actors too. Imagine if in the expendables 3, instead of being what it is, they brought in some of the female action stars from the 80s / 90s! They could be new additions to the team, a mercenary squad that has a cool, friendly yet competitive rivalship with them, or even as villains! Sigourney Weaver, Linda Hamilton, Uma Thurman, Michelle Yeoh, etc!! So many cool ladies that would have been a fantastic and fun way to keep the movies fresh while staying on brand. Now if they wanted to bring on younger crowds then maybe bring on some more established "modern" action stars then. Ronda Rousey kinda makes sense to me because to my understanding she's fighter in real life. I do think you can bring on newcomers and I'm welcome to it! But I wish they didn't want to hand it over to them. I understand many of these actors are aging and may not want to do this forever and thats completely fine, but i feel that there is a better way then how they went. Also! longer standing villains would be so great! Not necessarily like Thanos but maybe keep them on for more then one movie. Allow establishing time or allow more time to have the battle of good v evil! I.e Vilain was two movies and not one, Stonebanks (who was wasted in 3 smh) given 2 or 3 movies due to his connection with barney or 4 if they had a really good concept/reasoning/writing, etc. There's so much I could probably add and maybe I will later if i think of it but it saddens me to see the state of where this franchise is heading. I hate that Tool hasn't been back once, his arc will never be finished. I hate that so many actors that should be in this arent any more or never will get to be due to its decrease in quality. I hate that the latest movie feels like the lacroix equivalent of a tangerine. I hate that these movies have had more bad than good recently. I know they were never masterpieces, but as someone who loves action films and enjoys many of these actors movies, it was such a fun franchise and one that's potential has been squandered. It's just sad. This is also coming from someone who is relatively new to this series. I didn't grow up with this so I have no nostalgia or anything, I'm not blinded by rose tinted glasses. I'm just a fan who wishes better for this series. I hope we get a movie that absolutely revives and revitalizes this franchise but after 4, I'm not betting anything on it.

feeling like we should have gotten sequels to the A-Team (2010) instead right now

[deldeldel90]

 modern day au headcanons except I project onto the character with interests i have/had 

lorena! 

 ok so, iceberg videos, hunger games, defunctland, oversimplified, and those really obscure really long videos on shit that happens in fandom. was into popularmmos when she was little. also! she'd totally be into izzyzzz. 

 (also!! shed like del toro's pinocchio def)

maria <3 

 …. hetalia, watched that one playlist that had all the episodes when she was younger and was quite sad when it disappeared. later on, she really enjoyed watching k-on. boys over flowers is something she gets v passionate abt. enjoys romance books. she also browses tv tropes a fair lot. 

 and! loves matilda the musical (watched it with gwen) and got into hamilton for a while. 

gwen!! 

 asmr cooking videos :) also grew up watching cookieswirlc (still sometimes rewatches certain videos whenever she's feeling sad). enjoys julia and the phantoms bc i think she'll like that

 really likes minecraft roleplays :D even now, when she's older, she likes to rewatch the old ones she was really into and some new ones, too. 

jamie <3 ☆ 

 moriah elizabeth fan :)! watches a lot of stuff with gwen. they tend to have sleepovers and just watch stuff with a bunch of snacks they got from the gas station :D he would love nailed it! on netflix + also the great british baking show,, also documentaries are strangely interesting for him, and also. dramas. he'd watch dramas (sometimes with one of his siblings, sometimes with Leopold, sometimes alone in his bedroom when he's home alone) 

 also!! slime videos (specifically talisa tossell) are really fun for him ^^ 

[une-sanz-pluis]

I was curious about a footnote in James Hamilton Wylie's The Reign of Henry V, Volume II (1415-1416), where he corrects the tendency of 19th century writers to mistranslate Gesta Henrici Quinti's account of Richard Courtenay's death or present Henry V as performing or helping the clergy perform extreme unction. So I decided to look up the full versions of the accounts.

The thing that struck me is just how... well, tender, these accounts of Courtenay's death are, as well as the whole "he was acting the role of the churchman" thing.

First, we have Harris Nicholas' The History of the Battle of Agincourt (1833) which is, in part, a translation of the Gesta Henrici Vita. I've already posted the more modern translation of the passage, but these are the notable sections:

"Richard Courtenay, Bishop of Norwich, who died on the 15th September … having received from Henry's own hands the last offices of religion and friendship"

"the King, who covered his feet with extreme unction..."

James Endell Tyler, Henry of Monmouth (1838):

Whilst Richard Courtenay, Bishop of Norwich, one of the victims of the dysentery, was lingering in the agonies of death, we find Henry in the midst of his besieging army, at the height of a very severe struggle, war and disease raging on every side, not in a council of his officers, planning the operations of tomorrow, nor on his couch, giving his body and mind repose from the fatigues and excitement of his opening campaign, but we see him on his knees at the deathbed of a dying minister of religion, joining in the offices of the church so long as the waning spirit could partake of its consolations ; and then not commissioning others, however faithful representatives they might have been, to act in his stead, but by his own hands soothing the sufferings of the dying prelate, and striving to make the struggle of his latter moments less bitter. Had Henry visited the tent of the good Bishop when he first knew of his malady, and charged any of his numerous retinue to pay especial attention to his wants and comforts, it would have been regarded, at such an hour of pressing emergence, as an act worthy of a Christian King. But Henry, who in no department of his public duties ever willingly deputed to others what he could personally attend to himself, carried the same principle into the exercise of the charities of private life ; and has here left a pattern of Christian sympathy and lowliness of mind, of genuine philanthropy, and the sincere affection of true friendship, worthy of prince and peasant alike to imitate. Bishop Courtenay is said to have been among Henry's chosen friends, recommended to him by the singular qualities of his head and his heart. He was a person (we are told) endowed with intellectual and moral excellences of a very high character ; and Henry knew how to appreciate the value, and cultivate the friendship, of such a man. Having enjoyed the satisfaction and benefit of his society in life, now, when he was on the point of quitting this world for ever, Henry never withdrew from his bed ; but, watching him with tender anxiety till the ministers of religion had solemnized the last rite according to the prevailing practice of the church in those days, even then, " in his own person," he continued to supply the wants of sinking mortality, "with his own hands wiping the chilled feet" of his dying friend. The manuscript proceeds to say, that, when life was extinct, with pious regard for his memory, Henry caused his body to be conveyed to England, and to be honourably buried among the royal corpses in Westminster.

George Makepeace Towle, The History of Henry the Fifth (1866):

Richard Courtenay, Bishop of Norwich, one of the King's best beloved friends, became a victim of the pestilence. As he lay suffering in his tent, his loving pupil and sovereign came alone to him, and, kneeling by his couch, prayed with him and comforted him. In the presence of death Henry bore himself meekly and with humble heart. He received with tender anxiety the dying words of the venerable prelate, and, with tears of proud hope, pictured to the departing soul the glories which were in store for it. As the end approached, Henry supplied the bishop's wants with affectionate care, and "with his own hands wiped the chilled feet of the dying man." Thus Henry could find time, amid all the anxieties of an active siege, to devote himself to the solemn and tender task of soothing the last hours of a faithful friend.

[twoblackcats-com-blog]

time is on my side by Dave Binyon Via Flickr: Sounds : Right Click and select "Open link in new tab" www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oSRvcdlgSI time is on my side - rolling stones When Richard Hamilton saw news photographs of Mick Jagger and art dealer Robert Fraser in the back of a police van during their trial for drugs offences at Chichester Court in June 1967, he decided to create a modern history painting. What he produced was Swingeing London, a painting and later a print that takes a historical moment and holds it up for scrutiny. He copied one of the photographs, adding real metal for the handcuffs and a replica of the police van's window frame. Although handcuffed together, the two men in it are reacting totally differently to their public ordeal. Jagger, in the foreground in the green jacket and tie that he wore to evoke Oscar Wilde, looks small, terrified. His hand shielding his face reduces him to just his lips. Fraser could not be more different. In the shadows and behind his shades, he looks almost threatening, His raised hand beckons. Jagger is young and frightened. Fraser is harder, older, even gangster-like. Chichester was my home town - I was there - time is on my side - yes it is!!

[americanakitchenandbar]

Top Restaurants with Private Rooms in Central NJ: Your Ultimate Guide

Introduction

Finding the perfect restaurant for a private event can be a game-changer. Whether it's a birthday celebration, a corporate meeting, or an intimate family gathering, private rooms offer the perfect blend of privacy and service. Central New Jersey is home to a variety of restaurants that provide private dining spaces to make your special occasions memorable. Let's dive into some of the best options available.

Why Choose a Restaurant with a Private Room?

Privacy and Exclusivity

Personalized Service

Customized Menus

Ambiance Control

Top Features to Look for in a Private Dining Room

Capacity

A/V Equipment

Decor and Ambiance

Accessibility

Best Restaurants with Private Rooms in Central NJ

1. The Frog and The Peach

Located in New Brunswick, The Frog and The Peach is renowned for its upscale American cuisine and sophisticated atmosphere. Their private dining rooms can accommodate various group sizes, offering a perfect blend of elegance and comfort.

2. Rats Restaurant

Situated in Hamilton, Rats Restaurant provides a unique dining experience with its scenic views and exquisite French cuisine. The private dining areas are perfect for intimate gatherings and special occasions.

3. Agricola Eatery

In the heart of Princeton, Agricola Eatery offers farm-to-table freshness with a rustic charm. Their private dining spaces are ideal for both casual and formal events, providing a cozy yet elegant setting.

4. Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Located in Parsippany, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is famous for its prime steaks and impeccable service. Their private dining rooms are equipped with all the amenities needed for a successful business meeting or a celebratory dinner.

5. The Cranbury Inn

A historic gem in Cranbury, The Cranbury Inn combines old-world charm with modern amenities. Their private rooms are perfect for weddings, anniversaries, and other milestone events.

Factors to Consider When Booking a Private Room

Capacity and Layout

Ensure the room can comfortably accommodate your guest list and has a layout that suits your event’s needs.

Menu Options

Check if the restaurant offers customizable menus to cater to dietary preferences and restrictions.

Cost and Budget

Understand the pricing structure, including any minimum spend requirements or additional fees for private room use.

Availability

Book well in advance, especially for popular dates and times, to secure the venue.

Making the Most of Your Private Dining Experience

Communicate Your Needs: Clearly outline your expectations with the restaurant staff.

Plan the Seating Arrangement: Consider the comfort and interaction of your guests.

Utilize A/V Equipment: Take advantage of available technology for presentations or entertainment.

Decorate to Personalize: Add personal touches to make the space uniquely yours.

Additional Considerations

Parking and Accessibility

Ensure there is adequate parking and that the venue is accessible for all guests.

Location and Convenience

Choose a location that is convenient for the majority of your guests.

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Select a restaurant that matches the tone and style of your event.

Popular Private Room Events

Corporate Meetings and Conferences

Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations

Rehearsal Dinners and Weddings

Family Gatherings and Reunions

Tips for a Successful Event

Visit the Venue: Take a tour of the private room before booking.

Ask for Recommendations: Get input from friends or online reviews.

Plan Ahead: Start planning early to ensure all details are covered.

Stay Flexible: Be prepared to make adjustments as needed.

Conclusion

Choosing a restaurant with a private room in Central New Jersey can elevate any event, providing a memorable experience for you and your guests. From elegant steakhouses to charming historic inns, there are plenty of options to suit any occasion. By considering the factors outlined in this guide, you can find the perfect venue to host your next gathering.

FAQs

1. How far in advance should I book a private dining room? It's recommended to book at least 3-6 months in advance, especially for popular venues and peak times.

2. Can I customize the menu for my event? Most restaurants offer customizable menus to cater to your specific needs and dietary preferences.

3. Are there additional fees for using a private dining room? Some restaurants may have a minimum spend requirement or additional fees for private room use. It's best to clarify this when booking.

4. Can I decorate the private dining room? Yes, many restaurants allow you to decorate the space to personalize your event. Be sure to check with the venue for any restrictions.

5. What amenities are typically available in a private dining room? Private dining rooms often come equipped with A/V equipment, Wi-Fi, and customizable lighting. It's best to check with the restaurant for specific amenities.

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10 Best Ice Cream Machines for Summertime Treats

As the summer heat sets in, there's no better way to cool off than with a delicious, homemade ice cream. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or a parent looking to delight your kids with fresh, personalized flavors, having the right ice cream machine can make all the difference. Ice cream machines come in a variety of styles, from simple, manual models to high-tech, automatic wonders. To help you find the perfect fit for your kitchen, we've compiled a list of the 10 best ice cream machines for summertime treats.

I. Cuisinart ICE-100 Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker The Cuisinart ICE-100 is a top-of-the-line compressor model, which means you don't need to pre-freeze any bowls—just add your ingredients and let the machine do the work. This model is praised for its versatility, allowing you to make both ice cream and gelato with perfect consistency. The built-in timer and two separate paddles for different textures make it a favorite among serious ice cream aficionados.

II. Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker Breville's Smart Scoop is the first ice cream machine that automatically senses the hardness of the mixture based on your selection and keeps it at the perfect temperature until you're ready to serve. With 12 hardness settings, it’s incredibly user-friendly and can cater to various tastes and textures, from sorbet to frozen yogurt.

III. KitchenAid KICA0WH Ice Cream Maker Attachment If you already own a KitchenAid stand mixer, the KitchenAid KICA0WH attachment is a fantastic option. This attachment transforms your mixer into a full-fledged ice cream maker. It's easy to use, efficient, and can make up to two quarts of soft-consistency ice cream in about 20-30 minutes.

IV. Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE 4-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker For those who love a touch of nostalgia, the Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE electric ice cream maker offers a classic design with modern convenience. It’s capable of producing up to 4 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, or gelato. The large capacity makes it perfect for parties and family gatherings, and its easy-to-clean bucket is a bonus.

V. Whynter ICM-15LS Ice Cream Maker The Whynter ICM-15LS is another excellent compressor model that offers the convenience of no pre-freezing. It has a 1.6-quart capacity, making it ideal for small families. The stainless steel design is sleek and durable, and the LCD timer control makes it easy to use.

VI. Hamilton Beach 68330N Automatic Ice Cream Maker Hamilton Beach is known for producing reliable kitchen appliances at affordable prices, and the 68330N automatic ice cream maker is no exception. This model can make up to 4 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, or gelato. It's straightforward to use—just add your ingredients, plug it in, and let it churn.

VII. Lello 4080 Musso Lussino 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker The Lello 4080 Musso Lussino is a high-end ice cream machine that offers professional-grade results. It’s made entirely of stainless steel and has a 1.5-quart capacity. This machine is known for its fast processing time and durability, making it a favorite among serious home chefs.

VIII. Yonanas Classic Original Healthy Dessert Fruit Soft Serve Maker For those looking for a healthier alternative, the Yonanas Classic is a unique machine that turns frozen fruits into a creamy, soft-serve dessert. It’s perfect for making dairy-free, sugar-free treats, and it’s incredibly easy to clean. This machine is great for anyone with dietary restrictions or looking to add more fruits to their diet.

IX. DASH My Pint Electric Ice Cream Maker The DASH My Pint is perfect for those with limited kitchen space or who only need a small serving at a time. This compact machine makes up to 1.6 cups of ice cream in just 30 minutes. It's ideal for individual servings and experimenting with different flavors without committing to a large batch.

X. Cuisinart ICE-21 1.5 Quart Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream Maker The Cuisinart ICE-21 is a reliable and affordable option for those new to making homemade ice cream. It has a 1.5-quart capacity and a straightforward design that’s easy to use. The double-insulated freezer bowl eliminates the need for ice, making the process smooth and efficient.

Conclusion Choosing the right ice cream machine can enhance your summer experience, providing endless opportunities for creativity in the kitchen. Whether you prefer a compact model for occasional treats or a high-capacity machine for family gatherings, there’s an option on this list to suit your needs. Investing in one of these top 10 ice cream machines will ensure you enjoy fresh, homemade ice cream all summer long.

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Press Roundup for Fassbinder: His Movies, My Poems

Bay Area Reporter: "Creative, memorable, and thought-provoking, this poetic salute impressively appreciates the genre-spanning oeuvre of a multi-talented, theatrical German cinematographer."

The Georgetown Voice: "...captures the sizzling essence of the director’s sizable oeuvre."

Guts Publishing Blog: "I developed a poetic obsession with the late German filmmaker and queer iconoclast Rainer Werner Fassbinder." (author essay)

Hamilton Arts & Letters: "Pisarra makes this book encompassing and relevant via robust craft, smarts, and compelling poetic storytelling."

Harpur Palate: "I especially like how it blurred the line between film and poetry while drawing upon the works of Fassbinder to communicate the personal." (interview)

Headcanon: "This collection subverts poetry at every turn." (interview)

John V.'s Eclectic Avenue: "...a series of bold, intelligent, razor-sharp and sensual pieces which celebrate Pisarra’s love for the work of avant-garde filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder."

London Grip: "...irreverent and playful, occasionally erotic."

Misfit Magazine: "...an extraordinary accomplishment..."

Modern Literature: "The work informs, entertains, amuses, reflects and instructs with equal ability."

Other Terrain: "...a provocative, honest, and ultimately human expression of the lecherous pull of self-hatred and the internal conflict that follows."

Out in Print: "...so interesting and creative."

Ovunque Siamo: "...leaves us questioning humanity and our motivations for survival"

Sacred Chickens: "Pisarra creates his own filmic universe in this volume; visual, moving, and concrete."

Unlikely Stories Mark V: "...reminiscent, in a scaled down, modern way, of Robert Browning’s dramatic monologues." NOT ONLINE

Eighth Day: "...might be Pisarra’s most accomplished to date."

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