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pimpkinpieee · 1 year ago

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Week 10 – Digital Citizenship and Software Literacy: Filters?

One of the many themes that we can apply to our own daily lives, in my opinion, is the discussion of Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat filters. Filters, in general, utilise augmented reality (AR), which “allows the user to see the real world, with virtual objects superimposed upon or composited with the real world.” (Azuma 1997, p. 355). The use of filters has skyrocketed and expanded significantly since Snapchat introduced its filters and Pokemon Go was released in 2016.

How does it work?

AR filters work by using the camera on a device to track facial features or the surrounding environment and then applying computer-generated effects, animations, or modifications to the captured image or video. These effects can range from simple colour filters and face masks to more complex transformations like adding virtual objects, changing backgrounds, or distorting facial features. Here is a simple metaphor to describe filtering. Technically, the coffee filter does prevent ground coffee beans from entering the pot below, but the filter's main purpose is to flavour water by delaying the flow of water through the coffee beans (Rettberg 2014, p.21). We could think of "imperfections" as the coffee grounds, which are "blocked" from entering the image by the AR filter, whilst "flavours", like the coffee, are able to "enter" the image. This metaphor improved my understanding when it comes to filtering and how it works.

Filters are also widely used as a form of entertainment among friends and social circles. They add an element of fun, playfulness, and creativity to social media interactions. Some filters can create entertaining and engaging experiences by adding amusing animations, interactive elements, or unique visual effects to images or videos. It transforms faces into funny characters, place virtual objects or accessories on people, or create imaginative and surreal environments. For instance, a Snapchat filter called “Cartoon 3D Style Lens” went viral and there were about 215 million users that engaged with it! (Silberling 2021).

Apart from that, AR filters also has benefits for brands and businesses! Because of the great engagement it fosters, the experience is one that is quite unforgettable. The existence of filters improves the client’s buying experience. There is no longer a necessity for people to visit physical stores. With the use of technology, we can easily try on cosmetics, which may lead to impulsive purchases. As a result, it is excellent for advertising a product or service because, in comparison with traditional advertising, it has a 70% memory recall rate. (Hamilton 2022). A brand that I came across which practices this form of shopping is “NYX”. This brand offers a feature called “Try it on” on their website that allows consumers to try on their products virtually!

As much as we love interacting with filters, they are also downsides to it…

Regrettably, our perception of reality can be significantly impacted, especially when utilizing beauty filters. The influence of societal and media portrayals of beauty exacerbates this issue. Both men and women are consistently pressured by society to conform to a specific beauty standard in order to gain social acceptance. Consequently, individuals may develop body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), wherein they become excessively concerned about perceived flaws in their appearance (Coy-Dibley, 2016, p. 2). The situation can escalate to a serious level when individuals begin to experience anxiety and obsession related to their appearance, leading to compulsive behaviors and routines. These may include incessant grooming and attempts to conceal specific body areas perceived as 'unattractive' (Coy-Dibley, 2016, p. 3). It is safe to say that a significant number of individuals struggle with feelings of insecurity regarding their body or overall appearance.

To counteract these negative effects, it is crucial to promote body positivity and self-acceptance. Embracing diversity and challenging the rigid beauty standards set by the media can lead to a more inclusive and healthier perception of beauty. By fostering a culture that values individuality and celebrates all forms of beauty, we can help individuals overcome the negative impact of filters and societal pressures, ultimately cultivating a more positive and authentic relationship with ourselves and others.

References

Azuma, RT 1997, A Survey of Augmented Reality, Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments, vol. 6, no. 4, p. 355.

Coy-Dibley, I 2016, ‘“Digitized Dysmorphia” of the female body: the re/disfigurement of the image’, Palgrave communications, vol. 2, no. 1, Palgrave Macmillan, London, pp. 2-3.

Hamilton, J 2022, AR Filters – Everything You Need to Know! | Eon Visual Media, Eon Visual Media - App, Web, Design, Animation & Video, viewed 12 June 2023, < https://eon-media.com/insights/ar-filters/>.

Rettberg, JW 2014, Seeing Ourselves Through Technology, Palgrave Macmillan.

Silberling, A 2021, Everyone you know is a Disney princess, which means AR is queen, TechCrunch, viewed 13 June 2023, < https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/14/everyone-you-know-is-a-disney-princess-which-means-ar-is-queen/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAB9cMjTC2ZQlrkVlQ40IO2X_B-ZSqfDqVMBx3sxJv8Qku_AO7EWapCmwka8vnOhldTmWYksxsMuGG8vHPYhWQguJdqe1Bjg-55i4neVEUEZDs9zfTkRJ-6jG5JqCs29gjHZgv2g9PocIVv3VvSx_SM98cOk86M62QTAtwzh-lq9M>.

#mda20009 #AR filters #BDD #self love

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the-koma-gazette · 2 years ago

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The 7th Deadly Skyrim

December 25th, 2011 - Christmas Day

A boy of only 14 years, is gifted the joy of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for the Xbox 360. This is the beginning of the end, the first contact.

When I received Skyrim for Christmas in 2011, I lived in the middle of nowhere with no TV or Internet, and the only console My Sister and I only had a PS2 and Nintendo DS's. That Christmas was a very special one, as I got an Xbox 360 with Skyrim and my sister got a PS3 with Call of Duty Black Ops. I was not a very big gamer at this point in my life as I mostly just played Pokemon Games on my DS. I was also reading the Inheritance Cycle (Eragon Books) around this time and was really getting into the Fantasy Genre.

When I first started the game, I had no clue what I was getting into and was amazed by the World I was thrown into. I had no clue what I was doing and once I finished the opening sequence, and had all of Skyrim in front of me, I immediately walked into a Giant and a Mammoth and got launched into the Sky. I spent weeks figuring out how the game works and just wandering around the open world. Once, I beat the main story I just wandered the world doing random quests and having fun. The last time I checked my Xbox 360 Skyrim Save I was level 47 and a Stealth Archer like everyone else.

Eventually, I purchased Skyrim for my first shitty laptop that could barely play it on Low Settings. I spent many hours just playing with random mods that added anime weapons and simple stuff like that. I did not put too much time into the original PC release as my laptop could barely handle it.

I then purchased Skyrim Special Edition for Xbox One so I could stop using my Xbox 360 for it. I did not play this version as much as I planned to because shortly after I built a new PC.

On my new PC, I had received Skyrim Special addition free for owning the Original on PC. I then just wandered the world and ignored the main story. I would open the game, find a beautiful spot and just sit there for an hour or two before getting off.

One day, our lord and savior, Todd, released Skyrim Very Special Edition for Amazon Echo Devices. I own a couple of Echo devices and actually enjoyed playing it like a simplified DnD Session. I sometimes start it up while driving or doing dishes and the only downside is that bitch Alexa not hearing me and repeating shit 20 times.

About a year ago, I purchased Skyrim for the Nintendo Switch, the first time I was able to play Skyrim anywhere. Being able to play Skyrim anywhere brought back the feeling of playing Skyrim for the first time, I just wander the world and do any quest that I stumble across and really just play for about an hour then put it down. This had quickly became my preferred way to play Skyrim.

A few months ago, I got a Steam Deck and began another adventure in Skyrim. I installed the Special Edition and created a new character once again. Being able to play portably with a higher resolution than the Nintendo Switch was great, but I still prefer the switch version as it is more portable and the battery lasts longer.

Now, I am once again playing Skyrim but this time in Virtual Reality. This instantly became my favorite VR game even though it isn't perfect. I instantly fell in love with Skyrim VR because I am a simple man, and being able to experience the world I've put hundreds of hours into, in an immersive way and seeing the locations I know so well as if I were actually there has been an amazing experience.

After all these Skyrim ports, I am still wanting more. Release Skyrim Mobile Todd. I am still willing to buy yet another version if it means it will always be in my pocket.

In all seriousness, Skyrim has been a great world to be a part of and a great way to pass time. Skyrim will always have a special place in my heart, as it was the game that turned me into a true gamer and ruined my life. I will never forget the time my Skyrim Wife was murdered in our home by my partner Serana, right in front of our Daughter.

R.I.P Uthgerd the Unbroken, my beloved.

Thank You, Skyrim, for really introducing an amazing Fantasy world to me and making me fall in love with the genre. More importantly, Thank you to my parents, for giving me such an amazing gift as a child when we did not have much, that still gives me so much joy 11 years later.

#skyrim #the elder scrolls #nintendo switch #steam deck #Xbox #pc games #Gaming

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sinnohsiblings · 6 months ago

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"Oh look at that! We're the same age give or take an eon or two! No wonder we seem to get along well." She smiled though part of her couldn't help the nagging feeling that what should have been many more years were stolen from him.

"Yellow hmm? I hear it's the color of joy, creativity, and energy. My father likes to say its why the most creative of gods have yellow." She smiled listening to him speak, "I think it's a lovely color, and suits you very well with how positive your energy is."

"And I can agree it's easier to get things done in the quiet of the night, especially for us ghost types." She nodded before chuckling, "The only downside really does seem to be how it can really alter one's sleep schedule though.'

"You don't eat outside of recreationally?" she said with a furrowed brow tilting her head, "Does he not care about the benefits of those extra nutrients? I also don't see why he should be against participating in those activities I mean...we are all Pokemon after all, and doing those things is good for us, at least enriching to our lives more than sitting in a bubble." She frowned. She knew she didn't like his dad from when she and Singularity first met but man this guy really sounded like he sucked to live with.

She smirked at his question, "Cheating? Well, we are gods of mischief so I think it's fine. You already know my age, but as for my favorite color well... it's pink. Specifically pastel pinks, I've always liked how light and calming it was on the eyes, especially on the flowers in the palace. I was always so jealous that I wasn't born with a pinker shade of red for my banding. Calama always said I should be grateful to have a redder belly...but it's so common and dull I feel."

"Much like you, I also find myself living a more nocturnal life but I've managed to worm my sleep cycle to at least include the sunset and the sunrise because I like to watch them. While it's easier to work at night, most flowers don't look as beautiful as they do in the daytime.

"As for food. Hmm, I guess I'd say I prefer spicy and savory foods which is why one of my favorite treats is dried meats or things that use a lot of cinnamon. I'd chalk it up to my naughty nature, but if there is a flavor I cannot stand it's bitter!" She said making a disgusted face.

"But moving on to my siblings...hmmm. I guess Parisa and I are closer just because we are closer in age so we played a lot more with each other, especially because we liked girly things....but honestly I do deeply care for and favor my big brother. Dagon's been there for me in many ways that I don't think I'd even have the chance to repay given our different lifestyles. I worry a lot about him and when he's been doing to himself. He says he's fine but I can taste the lie in the air." She paused realizing she was rambling, "But getting off the negative thoughts, Dagon got a dry sense of humor that's never failed to get a chuckle out of me so that's always a good thing about him!"

"As for my daily activities well in terms of my official job I purify any reality rifts that occasionally occur and could corrupt the universe if left unattended, but those are few and far between and truly only occur if something as powerful as creation gods are sparring, which is honestly rarely a case for us. I always do at least 3 patrols of my territorial space in the void to make sure no out-of-world intruders are looking to invade and prevent any of our nimrods from accidentally leaving and becoming problems in another universe. Once that is all taken care of I like to work on flower gardens both in my territory of the void and within our palace on the material world. Gardening is a hobby that helps me feel close to my mother, we used to do it together before she had to leave. And when I'm not doing that I try and spend time with my friend Yvette, Diva, and Zeph-ah....but I'm dribbling on!" She said with a bid of an avoidant gesture to push her previous thought out of her mind.

When he asked about her favorite thing about herself she paused, now that was a hard question to answer. "Well...I think my favorite thing about myself is how hard-working I am. I've done a lot to work on myself and grow myself into someone who's far less angry and a lot more patient with others. I think me having the will to change is a good thing to have. Unless you wanted a physical feature of mine. If so I think it would be my moles, probably because they are often called beauty spots but I always felt they flattered my features with where they formed. Though, I'm a little...flip-floppy on how much I like my nose. Sometimes I feel it's too sharp and prominent, especially with how big it is, I think I'd like it to be a bit smaller kind of like Peri's."

"But enough about me!" She smiled, "I'm gonna take a page out of your book and ask you to answer those same questions you asked me about yourself, and let's add on If you would change your form to be any Pokemon in the world what would you turn into and why? What's something you absolutely hate to do? And...hmm...what are your thoughts about how that interview with my father went?"

Continuation of this | @singularity-and-co "It's a beautiful place regardless. Be it natural or be it ever so slightly altered. I know how difficult the world was for our first Xerneas to flourish with such wonderful plants to support the life our Mew was forming. it's nice to know you're able to enjoy such tranquil places from time to time." She smiled taking in his flushed features. She chuckled to herself seeing how he reacted to the same level of compliments he'd been giving. Seems he was used to giving and not receiving and she didn't mind being one of the few out there to give him the same sweet comments in return. She lightly drew circles into the back on his hand with her thumb as she listened to him speak. When he had finished she looked up at him with a warm glint to her eyes. "Well as much as I appreciate that you want this to go right for my sake, just remember how you feel about tonight is also just as important. My father wouldn't have approved of you asking me out if he didn't see the chance it would go well. So don't stress yourself out for me, ok?" She said with a playful tilt of her head. "But if you do wish to play a game of twenty questions, I can start. hmmmmmmm." She hummed to herself as she thought for a moment, "Ah here's a couple simple ones. How old are you? What's your favorite color? Are you a morning person or more nocturnal? and which flavor do you prefer, sweet, spicy, dry, sour, bitter or savory?"

#galadrielgiratina #singularitygiratina #rp response #rp reply #singularityandco

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alolanrain · 3 years ago

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(Champion Disaster AU) Could this be possible?

Papa Kukui being so damn proud Ash has two championship titles, but put-off at the same time cause Ash is supposed to be theirs. But at the same time how can he ask Ash to choose between Alola and his birth-Region? Cue Kukui and Lance/Drake passive aggresive competition of which one loves Ash more.

Bcs Ash is literally the Alolan Sun - that boy breathes and lives Alola even without being born there! But Ash has been the poster boy for young Battle Trainers in Kanto since his popularity rose in the Silver Conference, which kept rising internationally due to his continuous Regional League participation! He has Trainers from all over the world coming over to Pallet Town just to see his Pokemons or ask them for battles. (Trainers who are rude get a free trip to Route 1 and left to the mercy of Spearow Flock, with specific instructions to Pidgeot "help only to prevent death, don't wanna give Ash a bad name" which was agreed wholeheartedly). Sometimes even veterans like Gym Leaders/Elite Fours/Frontier Brains/Champions visit the Ranch out of curiosity or just for fun. (Oh don't forget his rivals who were lowkey offended Ash didn't go all out on them in the League; cause they never checked his Trainer Record until someone mentioned knowing him from tv).

But Ash has also become an idol in Alola almost at the level of Kukui's "Masked Royal" for Pokemon Battling - in fact, there's an influx of kids wanting to pursue battling in Alola post-Manalo Conference! (On the downside, the Kahunas have been rejecting many foreign Trainers who asked for Trials yet have no respect for their tradition and are obviously only after the power behind the Z-Rings. But at least the Tapus have been having lots of fun showing those same ppl why Alola has low crime rates).

“Why can’t I be both?” Ash asked. Tilting his head in confusion and looked between Kukui, Lance, and Drake who were basically bristling at each other like angry Persians. “I don’t see how I can’t be both?”

“It’s a hard job, kid-“ Drake looked away from the Professor to try and let Ash down gently. Always the mediator when it comes down to it by heart, which is something Ash continually looks up to in Drake, but it’s not something he needs know.

“I’ve been both for some time now!” Ash complained. “Like… at least a solid year and a half now.”

Drake seemed to have had enough and lowered his shoulders from their tensed position. Allowing Kukui and Lance to focus on each other and keep basically growling like feral cat Pokémon which Ash was starting get irritated by. He was glad Pikachu was out of the room, playing with some of the other free roaming Pokémon of the International HQ. No doubt the mouse would have probably shocked everyone now from the tense atmosphere.

“Ash.” Drake tried again but the young adult raised his hand to stop him. Eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

“It’s not like you’re retiring.” Ash pointed out. “We can continue doing this,” he waved a hand between him and the three adults who now were looking at him instead of glaring at each other, “as it’s obviously been working just fine. This allows you to keep your pay income the almost exact same as it was before. Hell, I don’t even need the money with how often I get paid for saving the earth.”

“That is true.” Iris muttered and made a slightly offended noise when Alder gently shouldered her to get her to quite down.

“I can continue being the poster boy for Kanto while also simultaneously being Alola’s first Champion. We can talk to some higher up league members and ask what we could do about Alola’s traditions, maybe we can make some kind of test that people would have to take before bringing it to the Kahunas. Actually have people learn about Alola’s history before deciding they still want to try the trials and if they get the go ahead from the Kahuna’s, their golden.” Ash continued on. Reaching out and plucking a sheet of stray lined piece of paper from a neat pile in the middle and taking the pen Steven wordlessly offered him. Scribbling down the plan in his messy scrawl and outlining Alola at the top before outlining the words Kanto and Orange Isles under the other.

“Drake can actually take this time to slowly start introducing me to more plans for the Islands and into more meetings so I can get a feel for ‘governing’,” Ash’s fingers curled twice in the air before his hands dropped back down to the paper and continued scribbling, “two Regions, much like Lance himself.”

“Huh.” Kukui muttered. Tilting his head to the side as he thought about what Ash had said so far. It wasn’t a bad idea and maybe even one the Kahunas would agree too with a little persuasion or debate. “That doesn’t sound to bad, kiddo.”

With Kukui’s admission and Ash’s own shoulders visibly slumping down in relief, because now there wouldn’t be a fist fight between the Professor and Champion that he or someone else would have to break up, Lance backed down from his own bristling state. Not nearly satisfied like the other two men but it was a start.

“Maybe we can also have me start accompanying Lance more as well, when I’m not in Alola.” Ash started up again. Being a bit more cautious now that he had Lance’s full attention. He never really got rid of that ten year old hero worship that he grew up with but it’s not something that affected his decision’s daily. “Like on little things like press releases or PR events, that aren’t to boring.” Ash was quick to add the last part.

“Heven forbid a bored Ash.” Cynthia mocked slightly and that got a slight round of chuckles around the room. Everyone knowing just how much trouble Ash could cause while bored, let alone the mayhem he would be able to cause with an equally as bored Lance.

“It’s something we can discuss later in more detail, no?” Ash asked. Unafraid to admit he used his puppy eyes on the adults around him, just a tad though.

It worked as Lance finally let go of his tensed stance and sat back down next to Alder and Drake. Shoulders slumping as he rubbed his neck and rolled his shoulders. He looked back at Kukui who raised his own eyebrow at the dual Champion. Amusement danced in most of the occupying rooms eyes as a blush of embarrassment dusted over Lance’s face as the man frowned and closed his eyes.

“Yeah,” he muttered almost to quietly,” yeah, that can probably work.”

Ash’s resounding “yes!” Echoed enough that someone from the next room over to them banged on the wall. Causing the big to flinch in surprise and another round of laughter to spring from everyone else.

#champion disaster!au #lance #professor kukui #ash ketchum #iris #alder #cynthia #steven #drake

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shiroganeryo · 4 years ago

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if you still doin that character thingy... Kanda, pls? or Krorykins, whichever u wanna do more, cuz i cannot choose 😅

*breathes in* This is it. This is how I finally get to write about two characters in one go because I also can’t choose XD I hope you don’t mind this getting long and thank you for giving me them, you beautiful human being! 🥺

Kanda

My otp for them: With Alma, no doubt (only trust!). Alma’s last moments break my heart, in a good way - they are soulmates meant to be. Their story is very sad and yet extremely touching and beautiful. I have a thing for lovers who meet again in their next lives, as I’m a sucker for the “red string of fate” myth. I get emotional just thinking of their relationship, and I wish, I really wish, that if they have another chance, that they can meet again and finally be happy together without being torn apart by the tragedies of war. My brotp for them: Weirdly enough, I’d say Allen! After Alma arc, Kanda seems to be a lot softer than before, and I’ve been loving the mutualism between him and Allen. They are very alike (as much as they hate to admit it), and that’s why they can understand each other well and know what the other needs without him needing to say anything. They’re both not good at talking about their feelings. Any other ships: With Lenalee! I know most people see their relationship as a brotherly one, but man, they have such good chemistry together. They bicker often, but just imagine what a killer duo they would be 💦 I’m weak for powerful couples. They know each other ever since they’re little, so they have shared a lot of moments together and know each other well, too - the scene in which Lenalee goes to meditate with him because she was scared of Lvellie was adorable; she feels safe around him. Their best friend: I want to say Marie! I think Kanda would rather people who don’t snoop around too much into his personal space, and Marie simply knows where these boundaries are at. He also knows how to deal very well with Kanda’s temper. He understands him but also knows of his flaws, yet he doesn’t question or confronts him, which I’m sure Kanda appreciates. He’s been recently showing that he cares a lot about Johnny as well, but deep down, Kanda does care about many of the people close to him. My favorite nickname for them: It’s gotta be Bakanda, the pun is just great XD It doubles in greatness because, in my language/official release, this got translated as “BabaKanda”, which is also a pun! In Portuguese, “babaca” is the same as “idiot”. So I appreciate this silly pun a lot more thanks to that XD My favorite AU headcanon of them: I think that, sadly, Kanda won’t make it alive to the end of the story. I headcanon that, in case he does die, it’s after repaying his debt with Allen in a roundabout way; he did help Allen, but at the same time, he went to rest in peace together with Alma. And Allen did fight for them to be happy together, so I just... kinda want this to be true. It would pain me to see Kanda go, but this would be his happy ending and he deserves this. My favorite outfit they wear: A hard pick! Kanda is very handsome so basically, anything he puts on will look awesome. However, the one moment that made me go 💓 was when we saw him in civilian clothes (Chapter 208). Jesus Christ!? He was stunning. I really like his current Order uniform + outer coat combo too, looks so comfy and warm. Defining color: When I think of Kanda, I think of a mix of colors. Namely, Cobalt (#1338BE), Carnation (#FFA6C9) and Indigo (#4B0082). I believe it’s because of the Lotus Pain ending using this palette for the effects of the lotus flowers shining in contrast with the dark background colors. Would I date them: As handsome and amazing as he is, I wouldn’t. I know he’d hate my guts because I’m the type of person who wants to overthink and needlessly talk things over more than he should, and Kanda simply abhors the very idea of this 😂 He is a simpleminded guy, and I quite like that on him. First impression: I knew Kanda wouldn’t be the bland “angry asshole character” trope during his and Allen’s first mission together, in Martel. What he told Allen left a mark and made me think there was a lot more depth to him: "I hate the way naive people like you do things... And even more so, I hate people who don't keep their promises!" This one line told me a lot about his personality. Current impression: Pretty much my first impression, but with a lot more context! I really love Kanda and his past was a surprise to me. It made me appreciate him even more than I already did. Hogwarts House: I’d say Slytherin. He would stop at nothing until he found “that person”, and this House is well known for the ambition of its people. He’s also sharp and while not smarts smart, he is perceptive and intelligent in his own way; very skilled as well. Which Pokemon starter they’d be: Oshawott! Samurott looks as intimidating and stoic as Kanda, besides, it’s definitely based on a samurai, so they share this trait as well. Its first stages don’t look like much, but Samurott gets its own sword to fight with!

Krory

My otp for them: With Elliade! Now, this is one complex relationship. I admit I don’t like Elliade much but, at the same time, I understand her. For an Akuma, she really did love Krory; and he still loves her too. I just wish she hadn’t left him in the dark for so long. Her love was selfish and, while I understand how she felt, I feel bad for Krory since he thought he was a monster and that drove him to loneliness. I wish things could have been different, because their love was really pretty despite the downsides, their feelings for each other were very strong. My brotp for them: I want to say Marie! The latest Discussion Room (Vol.27) mentioned how good Krory is at many things, one of them being music. I love to think that he and Marie could have enjoyable long talks about their shared interest, they do look like the type of guys to appreciate music on a higher, more emotional level. Any other ships: I don’t have any, but I’ll make a mention to Miranda! While I don’t ship them personally, I totally see why people do. They’re both soft sweethearts who are always ready to do their best towards the people they care about - and they also share low self-esteem, sadly. The world has been very unfair with them 😢 Their best friend: Definitely Allen and Lavi! They were Krory’s first friends ever, and it’s clear how much he cares about them. My heart literally can’t take how they’re the first thoughts that cross Krory’s mind when he’s scared; it means that he feels accepted by them, they bring him comfort and make him feel safe and confident that everything will be alright. It’s just so sweet. My favorite nickname for them: Krorykins! If there’s one thing the English translation did right (and I can’t say that for like 80% of it), was translating “Kuro-chan” as “Krorykins”. It sounds so silly it’s cute 😅 My favorite AU headcanon of them: Just like I wrote about Miranda on her post, I headcanon he’s one of the people to either drop out of the Order to side with Allen, or actively help him in other ways. I think it’s not a mere coincidence Hoshino-sensei had specifically him, one of the people who cherish Allen the most, accompany Chaozii to go after him. I’m observing with great interest, as they might meet again sometime soon. It broke my heart to see him wanting to see Allen but, at the same time, wishing he had escaped safely. My favorite outfit they wear: There’s only one answer to this question, and it’s his casual clothes! He looks so elegant and fancy, so handsome yet so adorable! I mean, just look at him! Defining color: When I think of Krory, I think of deep red, a crimson shade like Carmine (#960019). I’m very sure it’s because of his Innocence. Would I date them: Maybe? I think I’d like befriending him more than dating him. He’s close to me in age though (unlike most of the characters I’ve written about so far XD) so I’d be down to it. Imagine dating a sweet guy who not only could cook you your favorite dishes but also has a more assertive, wilder side to him. Sounds like the complete package. First impression: Who is this? He looks scary but my intuition tells me there’s more than it meets the eye. Oh, he’s crying. He’s worried...? That’s too sweet, I’m betting he’s not a villain. Current impression: Well, he wasn’t a villain just like I had thought! Krory is an amazing but underrated character, he definitely deserves more love and appreciation. I love his personality, but what I love the most about him is how he had everything to be the “plain edgy, shady character” and then this notion was completely twisted around. I love it when things aren’t just about appearance. Hogwarts House: I see him being in Hufflepuff! The best people I know (namely, my best friend and spouse) are from this House and while they’re sweet and caring people, there’s also a lot to them more than it meets the eye, just like with Krory! Hufflepuffs are dedicated, loyal, and capable. Which Pokemon starter they’d be: Great question because when you think of him, you’d instantly think of a bat Pokémon, right? haha But I’d give him Sobble, I think! Poor shy crybaby that gets to go from water to wine upon evolving into its last stage, which is completely fabulous and badass! Drizzile even has the prominent bang falling on its face, while Inteleon has what could look like how Krory’s bang gets upward when his Innocence is activated 🤔

#dgm #d.gray man #kanda yu #yu kanda #arystar krory #take a shot every time I say the word 'sweet' on Krory's #beware of alcoholic coma #this one got long! They're already long on their own #but I never thought people would be interested in my opinions and I'm so flattered #I'm having a blast; on cloud nine #I just apologize for the text walls all the same though!#ask

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medea10 · 5 years ago

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Medea Plays Pokemon Sword: Part II

After a long week of work and watching idiots doing idiot things because they’re idiots (a.k.a. Impeachment Hearings), it’s time to sit back and spaz over cute Yampers doing cute Yamper things.

I know, I’m a Clefairy-line fan. And I cannot wait to get one so I can get my Missy the Clefable. But...

Look at this cute, wittle breadloaf.

Aw, I want to be with you forever too, Winston Corgles Ein Handbanana the Breadloaf.

Hey, no! No.

We’re not evolving you...yet.

On another subject I forgot to mention in the last shit-post. If you played Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee, there’s a fella that gives you a Pikachu and Eevee. Downside is, NO you cannot evolve them. And on another another subject, check out the first sentence on Piki’s bio.

Piki is total bad-ass. She’s a lost member of Naughty by Nature and is down with O.P.P.

I will always be a child of early 90′s Hip Hop. Back to the shit-post.

Another run-in with this butt-wipe. Let’s see how far he’s past in my characters I hate list. Um, he is now at Trip levels!

Thinks he’s better than you and has this notice-me-senpai syndrome for an older gentleman. Let’s hope Bede stays at this level and doesn’t go any further than this.

I beat Nessa. And I now ship Nessa x Sonia. Now it’s time to...

What crawled out your vagina to make you so fucking crabby?

Yeah, as you can plainly see I still have severe distrust for Chairman Rose and bitchy-locks here.

Hey, a thought occurs. What pokemon am I eating at this seafood restaurant? I know I love calamari. Am I eating Octillery? Oh God, I’m a monster!

Oh my God, this game is making me question everything in life and it’s getting too real man. Show me some cute pokemon!

Close enough. This would probably be my mother’s house since Wooper is her favorite pokemon.

Oh, fuck me, guy! This turd again?

Okay, now we blast past hating you on the same level as Trip.

Bede is now at...

Motoyasu from Shield Hero. An asshole I’m hoping gets whammed in the nuts more than once.

So far this game is giving me Hau 2.0 and a rival I wish would develop cancer and die quickly. Is it so much to ask for that we get a rival that...

Oh shit, there’s Marnie. I know I haven’t seen her in a while, but I do like her.

*snorts* Her cheering crowd is funny sometimes. Just look at these tossers!

They’re so fucking stupid I just have to laugh whenever I see them. They’re so amusing.

Meanwhile...

Got my third badge. And now onto...YOU AGAIN?!

Okay, Motoyasu is starting to look good compared to you Bede-wipe. Even my co-worker called you a douchebag.

You are now at Dilandau from Escaflowne levels. Please Bede, stop frequently coming in my direction.

Okay, made it to Hammerlocke. Did some stuff here, like...

Help a young boy with saying goodbye to a possible crush.

And get me a Flapple.

Resisted the urge to laugh at this dude’s shorts.

And learned that Pokemon can still talk about poop.

Just like when Gary Oak found fossilized pokemon poop.

Season one will always amuse me.

Geez, Galar’s got some major pigeon problems too.

Well, I’m done here if I can’t fight the gym leader yet. Time to hit the road to the next town. But not before running into...

Swinging Belleville Rendez-vous

I will never tire of saying that.

Time for the next town.

Oh fuck, I think this kid’s about to learn what a “golden shower” is if he stands under Bronzong like that any longer.

Fought and beat Bea.

And as much as I give flack to Hop for being Hau’s doppelganger, what with the one-syllable name, the same animation movements, and a need to be as strong as *insert family member here*, I feel for the kid.

He ended up fighting Bede and losing badly. And I feel sorry for this guy.

*sighs* Yeah, it’s time I have to see this little asshole AGAIN. Like the fucking herpes, this kid doesn’t go away. What’s he doing now?

Fucking shit, kid!

Welcome to Shinji Matou levels!

I just pray that Bede gets punched like that in this game by Milo or Cinderace or Leon or anyone really.

That’s why I was actually caught off guard when THIS happened.

And he freakin’ strips Bede from being a challenger right in front of us. I’m just, wow. Okay, give a star to the potential bad guy.

Wait, what?

Fuck.

No. Not doing this. Nope. I’m sick of the sad backstory coming out of nowhere to make me feel sorry for a character who has been an absolute pile of shit since the moment you saw him. Hell, even during the PV stage of this game, you knew you were going to hate this kid. So, no. I still hate him. Now that may change as I progress. But for now, fuck him!

Next town!

Okay, officially found the place I would gladly live in the Pokemon world. Well, I’d still be in Pallet Town for certain stalking reasons. But vacation home here!

Time to challenge Opal...and also go through an audition.

I seriously got some severe deja vu here. I thought I time-traveled back to high school, it was that freaky.

Yeah, um, screw you. I like wearing all black. Clefable may be my favorite pokemon, but I dress like a goth-moth 24/7.

Leave me alone about not wearing pink. For fuck’s sake, you tripped me up with your stupid question about favorite colors. How was I supposed to know purple was your favorite color when you keep saying I should wear more pink?

Say it again. Say pink again. I dare you. I double dare you, mother fucker! Say pink one more time!

Okay, I thought I would go straight-up Sam Jackson here. But this is a pretty funny moment. Though this next moment does get a little too stranger danger-y for my liking.

HA!

Okay Bede, don’t come back until you’re back to a tolerable-Trip level.

Back on the journey and I saw...

Many inventive curries.

Another whack-ass, white boy rapper.

The love child of the cactus and centipede from the Mario games.

And...

WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT?!

MA! CALL THE FUCKING COPS!

THAT FUCKING CAT IS BACK! IT EVOLVED!

Okay, I’m done.

To be continued.

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thainews1 · 4 years ago

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Should Your Child Watch TV News? Surprising Opinions of Top Anchors

More than ever, children witness innumerable, sometimes traumatizing, news events on TV. It seems that violent crime and bad news is unabating. Foreign wars, natural disasters, terrorism, murders, incidents of child abuse, and medical epidemics flood our newscasts daily. Not to mention the grim wave of recent school shootings.

All of this intrudes on the innocent world of children. If, as psychologists say, kids are like sponges and absorb everything that goes on around them, how profoundly does watching TV news actually affect them? How careful do parents need to be in monitoring the flow of news into the home, and how can they find an approach that works?

To answer these questions, we turned to a panel of seasoned anchors, Peter Jennings, Maria Shriver, Linda Ellerbee, and Jane Pauley--each having faced the complexities of raising their own vulnerable children in a news-saturated world.

Picture this: 6:30 p.m. After an exhausting day at the office, Mom is busy making dinner. She parks her 9-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son in front of the TV.

"Play Nintendo until dinner's ready," she instructs the little ones, who, instead, start flipping channels.

Tom Brokaw on "NBC News Tonight," announces that an Atlanta gunman has killed his wife, daughter and son, all three with a hammer, before going on a shooting rampage that leaves nine dead.

On "World News Tonight," Peter Jennings reports that a jumbo jetliner with more than 300 passengers crashed in a spinning metal fireball at a Hong Kong airport.

On CNN, there's a report about the earthquake in Turkey, with 2,000 people killed.

On the Discovery channel, there's a timely special on hurricanes and the terror they create in children. Hurricane Dennis has already struck, Floyd is coming.

Finally, they see a local news report about a roller coaster accident at a New Jersey amusement park that kills a mother and her eight-year-old daughter.

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"Dinner's ready!" shouts Mom, unaware that her children may be terrified by this menacing potpourri of TV news.

What's wrong with this picture?

"There's a LOT wrong with it, but it's not that easily fixable," notes Linda Ellerbee, the creator and host of "Nick News," the award-winning news program geared for kids ages 8-13, airing on Nickelodeon.

"Watching blood and gore on TV is NOT good for kids and it doesn't do much to enhance the lives of adults either," says the anchor, who strives to inform children about world events without terrorizing them. "We're into stretching kids' brains and there's nothing we wouldn't cover," including recent programs on euthanasia, the Kosovo crisis, prayer in schools, book- banning, the death penalty, and Sudan slaves.

But Ellerbee emphasizes the necessity of parental supervision, shielding children from unfounded fears. "During the Oklahoma City bombing, there were terrible images of children being hurt and killed," Ellerbee recalls. "Kids wanted to know if they were safe in their beds. In studies conducted by Nickelodeon, we found out that kids find the news the most frightening thing on TV.

"Whether it's the Gulf War, the Clinton scandal, a downed jetliner, or what happened in Littleton, you have to reassure your children, over and over again, that they're going to be OK--that the reason this story is news is that IT ALMOST NEVER HAPPENS. News is the exception...nobody goes on the air happily and reports how many planes landed safely!

"My job is to put the information into an age-appropriate context and lower anxieties. Then it's really up to the parents to monitor what their kids watch and discuss it with them"

Yet a new study of the role of media in the lives of children conducted by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation reveals that 95% of the nation's children ages 8-18 are watching TV without their parents present.

How does Ellerbee view the typical scenario of the harried mother above?

"Mom's taking a beating here. Where's Dad?" Ellerbee asks.Perhaps at work, or living separately from Mom, or absent altogether.

"Right. Most Moms and Dads are working as hard as they can because we live in a society where one income just doesn't cut it anymore,"

NBC News correspondent Maria Shriver, the mother of four--Katherine, 13, Christina, 12, Patrick, 10, and Christopher, 6--agrees with Ellerbee: "But Moms aren't using the TV as a babysitter because they're out getting manicures!" says the 48-year-old anchor.

"Those mothers are struggling to make ends meet and they do it because they need help. I don't think kids would be watching [as much TV] if their parents were home organizing a touch football game.

"When I need the TV as a babysitter," says Shriver, who leaves detailed TV- viewing instructions behind when traveling, "I put on a safe video. I don't mind that my kids have watched "Pretty Woman" or "My Best Friend's Wedding" 3,000 times. I'd be more fearful if they watched an hour of local news.That would scare them. They might feel: 'Oh, my God, is somebody going to come in and shoot me in my bedroom?'"

In a move to supervise her own children more closely since her husband, Arnold Schwarzenegger, became Governor, Shriver scaled back her workload as Contributing Anchor to Dateline NBC and set up her office at home: "You can never be vigilant enough with your kids," she says, "because watching violence on TV clearly has a huge impact on children--whether it's TV news, movies, or cartoons."

This view is shared by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, which states: ""TV is a powerful influence in developing value systems and shaping behavior...studies find that children may become immune to the horror of violence; gradually accept violence as a way to solve problems; and resort to anti-social and aggressive behavior, imitating the violence they observe."

Although there are no rules about watching TV in 49% of the nation's households, TV-watching at the Schwarzenegger home is almost totally verboten:

"We have a blanket rule that my kids do not watch any TV at all during the week," she notes, "and having a TV in their bedrooms has never been an option. I have enough trouble getting them to do their homework!" she states with a laugh. "Plus the half hour of reading they have to do every night.

According to the Kaiser survey, Shriver's household is a glaring exception to the rule. "Many kids have their own TV's, VCR's and video games in their bedroom," the study notes. Moreover, children ages 8-18 actually spend an average of three hours and 16 minutes watching TV daily; only 44 minutes reading; 31 minutes using the computer; 27 minutes playing video games; and a mere 13 minutes using the Internet.

"My kids," Shriver explains, "get home at 4 p.m., have a 20-minute break, then go right into homework or after-school sports. Then, I'm a big believer in having family dinner time. Some of my fondest memories are of sitting at the dinner table and listening to my parents, four brothers, and my grandmother, Rose. We didn't watch the news.

"After dinner nowadays, we play a game, then my kids are in bed, reading their books. There's no time in that day for any TV, except on weekends, when they're allowed to watch a Disney video, Sesame Street, Barney, The Brady Bunch, or Pokemon."

Beyond safe entertainment, Shriver has eliminated entirely the option of her children watching news events unfolding live on TV: "My kids," she notes, "do not watch any TV news, other than Nick News," instead providing her children with Time for Kids, [Teen Newsweek is also available], Highlights, and newspaper clippings discussed over dinner.

"No subject should be off-limits," Shriver concludes, "but you must filter the news to your kids."

ABC's Peter Jennings, who reigns over "World News Tonight," the nation's most-watched evening newscast, emphatically disagrees with a censored approach to news-watching: "I have two kids--Elizabeth is now 24 and Christopher is 21-- and they were allowed to watch as much TV news and information anytime they wanted," says the anchor. A firm believer in kids understanding the world around them, he adapted his bestselling book, The Century, for children ages 10 and older in The Century for Young People.

No downside to kids watching news? "I don't know of any downside and I've thought about it many times. I used to worry about my kids' exposure to violence and overt sex in the movies. Like most parents, I found that although they were exposed to violence sooner than I would have liked, I don't feel they've been affected by it. The jury's still out on the sex.

"I have exposed my kids to the violence of the world--to the bestiality of man--from the very beginning, at age 6 or 7. I didn't try to hide it. I never worried about putting a curtain between them and reality, because I never felt my children would be damaged by being exposed to violence IF they understood the context in which it occurred. I would talk to my kids about the vulnerability of children in wartime--the fact that they are innocent pawns-- and about what we could do as a family to make the world a more peaceful place.

Jennings firmly believes that coddling children is a mistake: "I've never talked down to my children, or to children period. I always talk UP to them and my newscast is appropriate for children of any age."

Yet the 65-year-old anchor often gets letters from irate parents: "They'll say: 'How dare you put that on at 6:30 when my children are watching?' My answer is: 'Madam, that's not my problem. That's YOUR problem. It's absolutely up to the parent to monitor the flow of news into the home."

Part of directing this flow is turning it off altogether at meal-time, says Jennings, who believes family dinners are sacrosanct. He is appalled that the TV is turned on during meals in 58% of the nation's households, this according to the Kaiser study.

"Watching TV during dinner is unforgivable," he exclaims, explaining that he always insisted that his family wait until he arrived home from anchoring the news. "You're darn right they waited...even when my kids were tiny, they never ate until 7:30 or 8 pm. Then we would sit with no music, no TV. Why waste such a golden opportunity? Watching TV at mealtime robs the family of the essence of the dinner, which is communion and exchange of ideas. I mean, God, if the dinner table is anything, it's a place to learn manners and appreciation for two of the greatest things in life--food and drink."

Jennings is likewise unequivocal in his view of junk TV and believes parking kids at the tube creates dull minds: "I think using TV as a babysitter is a terrible idea because the damn television is very narcotic, drug-like. Mindless TV makes for passive human beings--and it's a distraction from homework!

"My two children were allowed to watch only a half an hour of entertainment TV per night--and they never had TV's in their bedrooms.It's a conscious choice I made as a parent not to tempt them...too seductive..."

Adds Ellerbee: "TV is seductive and is meant to be. The hard, clear fact is that when kids are watching TV, they're not doing anything else!"

Indeed, according to the National Institute on Out-of-School Time and the Office of Research Education Consumer Guide, TV plays a bigger role in children's lives now than ever before. Kids watch TV an average of14 to 22 hours per week, which accounts for at least 25 percent of their free time.

"Dateline NBC" Anchor Jane Pauley, intensely private, declined an interview to discuss how she and her husband, cartoonist Garry Trudeau ("Doonesbury") handle TV-watching with their three teens, two of whom are fraternal twins. But in a written response, she agreed that kids need to be better protected from the onslaught of violence: "I was a visitor at a public elementary school not long ago, and was invited to peek in on a fourth-grade class on 'current events.' The assignment had been to watch the news and write about one of the stories. Two kids picked the fatal attack on a child by a pit bull and the other wrote about a child who'd hanged herself with a belt! They'd all watched the worst blood and gore 'News at 11' station in town. The teacher gave no hint that she was as appalled as I was. My response was to help the school get subscriptions to "Time for Kids" and "My Weekly Reader." People need to be better news consumers. And tabloid TV is very unhealthy for kids."

On this point, Ellerbee readily agrees:"I really do believe the first amendment STOPS at your front door. You are the boss at home and parents have every right to monitor what their kids watch. What's even better is watching with them and initiating conversations about what they see.If your child is watching something terribly violent, sit down and DEFUSE it. Talking makes the ghosts run...and kids can break through their scared feelings."

Adds Pauly:

"Kids," she maintains, "know about bad news--they're the ones trying to spare us the bad news sometimes. But kids should be able to see that their parents are both human enough to be deeply affected by a tragedy like Columbine, but also sturdy enough to get through it...and on with life. That is the underpinning of their security."

"I'm no expert on the nation's children," adds Jennings, " but I'd have to say no, it wasn't traumatic. Troubling, shocking, even devastating to some, confusing to others, but traumatizing in that great sense, no.

"Would I explain to my kids that there are young, upset, angry, depressed kids in the world? Yes. I hear the most horrendous stories about what's going on in high schools from my kids. And because of the shootings, parents are now on edge--pressuring educators to 'do something.' They have to be reminded that the vast majority of all schools in America are overwhelmingly safe," a fact borne out by The National School Safety Center, which reports that in l998 there were just 25 violent deaths in schools compared to an average of 50 in the early 90's.

Ellerbee adds that a parent's ability to listen is more important than lobbying school principals for more metal detectors and armed guards: "If there was ever a case where grown-ups weren't listening to kids, it was Littleton. First, don't interrupt your child...let them get the whole thought out. Next, if you sit silently for a couple of seconds after they're finished, they'll start talking again, getting to a second level of honesty. Third, try to be honest with your kid. To very small children, it's proper to say: 'This is never going to happen to you...' But you don't say that to a 10-year-old."

Moreover, Ellerbee believes that media literacy begins the day parents stop pretending that if you ignore TV, it will go away. "Let your kid know from the very beginning that he or she is SMARTER than TV: 'I am in control of this box, it is not in control of me. I will use this box as a useful, powerful TOOL, but will not be used by it.' Kids know the difference.

"Watching TV," Ellerbee maintains, "can makes kids more civilized. I grew up in the south of Texas in a family of bigoted people. Watching TV made me question my own family's beliefs in the natural inferiority of people of color. For me, TV was a real window that broadened my world."

Ironically, for Shriver, watching TV news is incredibly painful when the broadcast is about you. Being a Kennedy, Shriver has lived a lifetime in the glare of rumors and televised speculation about her own family. Presenting the news to her children has therefore included explaining the tragedies and controversies the Kennedys have endured. She was just eight years old when her uncle, President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated: "I grew up in a very big shadow...and I couldn't avoid it," she admits. "It wasn't a choker, but it was a big responsibility that I don't want my own children to feel." Yet doesn't her 15- year marriage to megastar Schwarzenegger add yet another layer of public curiosity close to home? "My kids are not watching Entertainment Tonight--no, no, never! And I don't bring them to movie openings or Planet Hollywood. I think it's fine for them to be proud of their father, but not show off about him."

How does she emotionally handle news when her family's in it? "That's a line I've been walking since my own childhood, and it's certainly effected the kind of reporter I've become. It's made me less aggressive. I'm not [in the news business] to glorify myself at someone else's expense, but rather to report a story without destroying someone in the process. A producer might say: 'Call this person who's in a disastrous situation and book them right way.' And I'm like: 'Ahhhh. I can't even bring myself to do it,' because I've been on the other side and know the family is in such pain."

A few years ago, of course, the Kennedys experienced profound pain, yet again, when Shriver's beloved cousin, John F. Kennedy, Jr., was killed in a plane crash, with his wife, Carolyn, and sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette. A blizzard of news coverage ensued, unremitting for weeks. "I didn't watch any of it...I was busy, " Shriver says quietly. "And my children didn't watch any of it either."

Shriver was, however, somewhat prepared to discuss the tragedy with her children. She is the author of the best-selling "What's Heaven?" [Golden Books], a book geared for children ages 4-8, which explains death and the loss of a loved one. "My children knew John well because he spent Christmases with us. I explained what happened to John as the news unfolded...walked them through it as best I could. I reminded them that Mommy wrote the book and said: 'We're not going to see John anymore. He has gone to God...to heaven...and we have to pray for him and for his sister [Caroline] and her children."

Like Shriver, Jennings is personally uncomfortable in the role of covering private tragedies in a public forum: "In my shop, I'm regarded as one of those people who drags their feet a lot at the notion of covering those things," he explains. "During the O.J. Simpson trial, I decided not to go crazy in our coverage--and we took quite a smack and dropped from first to second in the ratings. TV is a business, so when a real corker of a story like Princess Diana's death comes along, we cover it. I think we're afraid not to do it. We're guilty of overkill, and with Diana, we ended up celebrating something that was largely ephemeral, making Diana more than she was. But audiences leap up!

"I was totally opposed to covering John F. Kennedy, Jr.'s funeral, because I saw no need to do it. He wasn't a public figure, though others would say I was wrong. On-air, I said: 'I don't think the young Mr. Kennedy would approve of all this excess...' But we did three hours on the funeral and it turned out to be a wonderful long history lesson about American politics and the Kennedy dynasty's place in our national life.

"Sometimes," Jennings muses, "TV is like a chapel in which we, as a nation, can gather to have a communal experience of loss.We did it with the Challenger, more recently with JFK Jr.'s death and we will do it shortly, I suspect, though I hope not, with Ronald Reagan. It's not much different than what people did when they went West in covered wagons in the last century. When tragedy struck, they gathered the wagons around, lit the fire, and talked about their losses of the day. And then went on. Television can be very comforting."

In closing, Ellerbee contends that you can't blame TV news producers for the human appetite for sensational news coverage that often drags on for days at a time:

"As a reporter," she muses, "I have never been to a war, traffic accident, or murder site that didn't draw a crowd. There is a little trash in all of us. But the same people who stop to gawk at a traffic accident, may also climb down a well to save a child's life, or cry at a sunset, or grin and tap their feet when the parade goes by.

"We are NOT just one thing. Kids can understand these grays...just as there's more than one answer to a question, there is certainly more than one part to you!"

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alwaysupatnight · 5 years ago

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10 for 10 for 10

Rules: Answer 10 questions, come up with 10 more and tag 10 people. I was tagged by @astarkey!! :D Thank you!!

Questions by @astarkey

1. What’s your idea of a perfect, stress-free day? One where I can stay in bed and sleep all day. I don’t gotta take care of anybody or clean up after anybody’s pets and I only gotta worry about myself. lol

2. What’s your favorite scene from a tv show/movie/video game/book that you could do an essay on? Or if not an essay, a scene that you know all the lines to and can recite it from memory because it’s that dear to you? Hmm... One of them would definitely have to be the scene in Red Dead Redemption 2 where Arthur talks to Sister Calderon at the train station and they have their little heart to heart. It’s so beautiful and sad because he knows he’s dying and she just gives him a little pep talk about how his actions can show love and how you don’t have to be good to do good. It HURTS ME. T_T

3. Current song you’re obsessed with/song stuck in your head. Dissolve by Absofacto. The chorus of it is my coronavirus hand washing song now. lmfao

4. How are you? Fine, I guess. I slept all day. I made myself a taco bowl and now I want something sweet but I already ate all the good quarantine snacks. :P

5. One day, you wake up and find out that everyone in the world has a superpower of their liking. The only downside is that everyone’s able to use it for up to 24 hours. What would be your superpower? Ehh... I’ve always wanted to make myself itty bitty. I don’t know why. lol Maybe cause I’ve always wanted to be a forest fairy and like live in a toadstool or something. :P

6. Winter or summer? SUMMER

7. Which fictional world would you like to live in? I think maybe Hyrule in Zelda: Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild. I spent so many hours playing those games that it feels like home. Or the spirit world in Spirited Away. Where else do the train tracks lead?? Or Pokemon. My team would be pikachu, cyndaquil, squirtle, sylveon, pidgeot, and onix. :P

8. New or used? New. Unless it’s clothes because then I don’t mind used, although I almost never go thrifting.

9. What’s something you do to calm/relax yourself? I knit and listen to music. Watching Schitt’s Creek always puts me in a good mood and never fails to make me laugh and cry with happiness. If I’m feeling anxious, going for a walk usually helps, but probably not during quarantine.

10. What’s your least favorite color? Would have to be like neon colors. Definitely like lime yellow-green. One color combination I really hate is when a grungy orange gets paired with a bright green. SO GROSS.

My Questions:

1. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?

2. What is your coronavirus hand washing song?

3. How long have you been in your current fandom?

4. What fandom are you the most embarrassed to admit that you were ever in?

5. You have the chance to resurrect ONE character from any game/book/show/movie. Who would it be?

6. What is your favorite meme?

7. What animal is your patronus?

8. Tell me the WORST show you’ve ever watched!

9. What book(s) are you currently reading?

10. What 6 Pokemon would you have on your team?

I tag @emilykinncy, @tiesthatbind1899, @thespianreveur, @imaginedfables, @seth-kate, @kickassfu, @yossariandawn, and @lostinmysticfalls! But you don’t have to do it if you don’t want to of course!! :D

#tagged

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yossariandawn · 5 years ago

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10 for 10 for 10

I’ve been tagged by @astarkey and @alwaysupatnight! Thanks for thinking of me! and for all the great questions! So here is 20 questions in one post, though I am only going to ask 10 new ones because there is no way I can come up with 20 😁

From @astarkey

1. What’s your idea of a perfect, stress-free day?

Sleeping in, hanging out with my family, then some best friend time. Chatting with my friends about my favorite show! Reading and watching things I love.

The table confession scene in From Dusk Till Dawn the series Season 1 Episode 6. I will never get enough of it, it says so much about all the characters, and the acting and the way it’s shot is phenomenal. It’s the scene that really made me fall in love with the show.

3. Current song your obsessed with/song stuck in your head.

How It Ends by DeVotchKa. Just finished a video from it, so it’s definitely stuck in there at the moment.

4. How are you?

I’m doing ok! Not as productive as I’d like at the moment, but getting there.

The ability to heal others.

6. Winter or summer?

Winter for sure. I don’t like being hot at all, and I love blankets and hoodies.

7. Which fictional world would you like to live in?

That’s a tough one, most of the worlds I like are not great places to live. Maybe something like Community, if that counts as a fictional world lol Zany shenanigans but everything turns out okay in the end.

8. New or used?

I love thrift store finds, so used?

9. What’s something you do to calm/relax yourself?

Organizing something,

10. What’s your least favorite color?

Probably a dirty orange brown color.

From @alwaysupatnight

1. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?

With all my loved ones in one place. This coronavirus sucks.

2. What is your coronavirus hand washing song?

“Take me out to the Ballgame"

3. How long have you been in your current fandom?

Looks like mid September of 2019, so about 7 months

4. What fandom are you the most embarrassed to admit that you were ever in?

I’ve only really been in one, and I’m not embarrassed about it so I think I have to skip this one.

5. You have the chance to resurrect ONE character from any game/book/show/movie. Who would it be?

Logan Echolls from Veronica Mars. Wow, what a disappointing end to the show, and a disservice to the character.

6. What is your favorite meme?

7. What animal is your patronus?

Um, maybe an owl or a fox? I’m not sure what’s allowed, but I like both those animals.

8. Tell me the WORST show you’ve ever watched!

The I-Land. It was so bad I can’t even think of another one. I can’t believe I finished the whole thing.

9. What book(s) are you currently reading?

A Blaze of Glory by Jeff Shaara

10. What 6 Pokemon would you have on your team?

Scraggy (My favorite, I love his attitude) Charizard (giant fire-breathing dragon? Sold) Pikachu (bff, but with lightning) Meowth (he can talk! Seems real useful) Eevee (versatility) Sharpedo ( I googled shark pokemon, and he’s crossed with a torpedo. Yes, please)

My questions:

1. If you could learn a new skill instantly, what would you choose?

2. What part of the world (that you’ve never been to) would you choose to live in for a month?

3. Favorite kind of sandwich or wrap?

4. Show swap! Bring back 3 shows you love, but you also have to choose 3 you like to cancel instead.

5. What fandom would you want to get into, but haven’t yet?

6. What show or movie do you watch to cheer you up?

7. Favorite condiments?

8. What characters (from different universes) do you think would love hanging out together? Pick as many as you want.

9. What’s the most underrated show or movie or book or artist that you love and people should really check out?

10. What were you obsessed with as a kid?

I tag @thespianreveur @seth-kate @ambrosiaswhispers @itsonlychatter @sandalaris @xxcherrxx and anyone else who wants to answer!

#10 for 10 for 10 #tag games #replies #personal

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pokemon-inspiration · 5 years ago

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Fossil Pokemon Care

Dr. Miranda Carter

Paleobiologist and Regenerator Operator at the Institute for PaleoPokemon Research in Rustboro City, Hoenn

With advances in fossil regeneration spreading from Cinnabar Island, Oreburgh City, Nacrene City, Ambrette Town, and our very own Rustboro City, Pokemon Paleobiology has gone through a massive boom. Researchers,Trainers, and Gym Leaders from all over the world now have access to Pokemon that, once upon a time, only existed in books and our own imagination. Our understanding of ancient life has increased by leaps and bounds in recent years, and public exposure to these wonderful creatures has hit an all time high. To be honest, its an amazing time to be a Pokemon Paleobiologist, and an even more amazing time to be a Regenerator Operator. The look on a young Trainer’s face when they first receive their first adorable scuttle-y Anorith or placid wiggly Lileep is, in a word, priceless.

Unfortunately, this boom has come with some downsides. Recent reports have shown that fossil Pokemon have been getting released into the wild at nearly twice the rate of non-fossil species, with the most common complaint being difficult behavior, medical issues, and outbursts of violence. These released fossil Pokemon often have a tough time making it alone in a wilderness they’re not adapted to, with mortality often coming in at 50% or greater. Worse yet, fossil Pokemon are becoming a bigger and more worrying fraction of emergency Pokemon Center visits, often from fast onset infections initially stemming from benign symptoms.

Due to these concerning reports, I and the other Pokemon Paleobiologists here at the Institute of PokePaleontological Research have compiled a list of tips for Trainers who have recently acquired a recently regenerated fossil Pokemon. While certainly unique and beautiful, these Pokemon do require some extra maintenance, knowledge, and TLC on the part of their trainers.

-Always remember that fossil regeneration can be an extremely upsetting and confusing experience for an ancient Pokemon. These are creatures who breathed different air, swam in different water, and often existed with other Pokemon that we do not have in abundance in the modern day. It is usually a good idea to leave your fossil Pokemon out of its Pokeball in a safe, enclosed area so it can adjust to its new surroundings. If a fossil Pokemon is thrust into an entirely new world too quickly, it may trigger what we have taken to call “bio-temporal dissonance distress” or “time shock”, which can result in violent outburst towards humans and Pokemon, a compromise of their already fragile immune systems, severe symptoms of a panic attack, and other unsavory symptoms.

-The last time many of these Pokemon something mammalian, it looked like a Rattata and lived in holes in the ground, if they had even evolved yet at all. Ancient Pokemon take longer to get used to humans than you’d think. While they may warm up to their trainer relatively quickly, they may still be unsure and nervous around other humans, especially large noisy groups of humans. Keep them away from crowds until you know how they’ll react.

-The same goes for many modern Pokemon. A gradual introduction of modern species over the course of several months is usually enough to prevent an extreme reaction in the case of battling or other interactions with modern Pokemon.

-It often helps to expose your Pokemon to similar elements and organisms to what they remember from their time period. Aquatic fossil Pokemon, such as Kabuto, Omanyte, Lileep, and Anorith, often seem to adapt more quickly to a new environment in the presence of Relicanth and Shellder, practical living fossils from the ancient seas. For terrestial fossil Pokemon such as Shieldon, Cranidos, Tyrunt, or Amaura, plants such as ferns, horsetails, ginkgo trees, and monkey puzzle trees help them feel more at home.

-Aquatic fossil Pokemon are extremely sensitive to water quality, so make sure to check the lake you’re letting your Omanyte swim in isn’t made up of more acidic water, hypoxic, or prone to algal blooms. Such conditions can make aquatic Pokemon sick surprisingly quickly. Acidic waters especially will degrade the quality of their shells or exoskeletons. Even salinity can be an issue, as some aquatic fossil Pokemon lived in seas with different salinity levels than the ones we’re used to due to fluctuating sea levels, though this tends to be less of an issue once the fossil Pokemon has spent more time in the modern world.

-In the same vein, for both terrestrial Pokemon and aquatic Pokemon, ambient temperature is a major concern. While there are some obvious examples like Amaura and its evolution, temperature limits are an essential facet of fossil Pokemon care in general. For instance, due to Archen’s high metabolism and high body temperature, it is unwise to keep it in a warmer environment for too long without a way to cool itself down. By contrast, Lileep does the best in brightly lit, warm waters, while cold dark waters tend to stunt its growth.

-Feeding a fossil Pokemon can be tricky, as many of their systems have not had the chance to adapt to our modern foods or berries. Check with your local berry expert to make sure the berries you’re feeding your new fossil Pokemon are safe to eat. Nothings worse than a Tyrunt with an upset tummy!

-Speaking of feeding, while it might be intuitive to let your Cranidos or Shieldon graze fresh grass off the lawn or munch on some hay with your Miltank, this is to be discouraged as quickly as possible. Grass is very hard to digest without the proper bacterial and digestive components that more modern Pokemon that evolved alongside grass possess. Cranidos and Shieldon lived in a world of ferns, which they can digest much more easily, but grass will give them no nutritional value.

-Just as fossil Pokemon stomachs have some difficulty adapting to modern foods, so too does their immune system require time to adapt. Newly regenerated fossil Pokemon require one medical checkup, including rounds of vaccines, every two weeks for the first six months after regeneration. Any abnormal behavior or signs of illness should be brought to the attention of your local Pokemon Center as soon as possible. Pay special attention to the fossil Pokemon’s breathing, as respiratory infections tend to be the most common. If a fossil Pokemon’s breathing or gill movements becomes labored, consistently rapid, or produces a raspy/mucous-y sound, contact your local Pokemon Center immediately.

-While it is easy to think of fossil Pokemon as simple creatures, they are just as bright, playful, energetic, and inquisitive as modern species. Predatory fossil Pokemon such as Kabutops or Tyrantrum are especially prone to acting out if they lack some form of enrichment. Remember to play with your new friends as much as possible!

#Pokemon #Fossil Pokemon #fiction #prof-peach has me with pokemon research and care on the brain

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itnews452 · 5 years ago

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Should Your Child Watch TV News? Surprising Opinions of Top Anchors

KIDS AND THE NEWS

Picture this: 6:30 p.m. After an exhausting day at the office, Mom is busy making dinner. She parks her 9-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son in front of the TV.

"Play Nintendo until dinner's ready," she instructs the little ones, who, instead, start flipping channels.

Tom Brokaw on "NBC News Tonight," announces that an Atlanta gunman has killed his wife, daughter and son, all three with a hammer, before going on a shooting rampage that leaves nine dead.

On "World News Tonight," Peter Jennings reports that a jumbo jetliner with more than 300 passengers crashed in a spinning metal fireball at a Hong Kong airport.

On CNN, there's a report about the earthquake in Turkey, with 2,000 people killed.

On the Discovery channel, there's a timely special on hurricanes and the terror they create in children. Hurricane Dennis has already struck, Floyd is coming.

Finally, they see a local news report about a roller coaster accident at a New Jersey amusement park that kills a mother and her eight-year-old daughter.

Nintendo was never this riveting.