#<- just in case for the sarah panels

[apollos-boyfriend]

i know at least like 30% of part 4 is about the priest and sarah parallels but oooouuuuhhhhhh priest and sarah parallels….,,..,,,, ⁝ƈ ͡ (ुŏ̥̥̥̥םŏ̥̥̥̥) ु⁝

[themusicsweetly]

Thank you for posting videos, pictures, and the Tribeca panel commentary on twitter. It is much appreciated. 🙏🏻

[ Anonymous #2 asked ]: Sarah, would you mind writing a S701 review since you were at the premiere last night? Don't mind spoilers and you can warn others if they don't want to read. Loved it when you did it before. Thanks!

Hello Anons! Thanks so much for both your asks! I hope you don't mind me combining both your asks.

You're so welcome, Anon #1! I so glad so many people enjoyed my posts about it! I'm very grateful that I've been able to go to these events for several years now. I know that so many of you don't get that opportunity, so I try to do what I can to bring it to you all even if only virtually. Things are always so much more fun when they're shared, anyway. After all, that's what fandom should be about! 💜

For anyone who missed it, you can check out my Twitter page for my full coverage of 92Y and the Tribeca Festival. But here's some GIF spam from my favorite of the videos I was able to capture this week!

Anon #2, yes of course I'll write up a summary of my thoughts. I know you said you don't mind them, but I will try my very best to not include any spoilers in it as I know it really does ruin it for some. But just in case:

~~~POSSIBLE SPOILERS FOR OUTLANDER 7x01 BELOW~~~ ~~~SERIOUSLY, DON’T @ ME THAT I DIDN’T WARN YOU~~~

Outlander 7x01, "A Life Well Lost"

As Caitriona + Sam have mentioned previously in interviews, 7x01 picks up right where 6x08 left off. No time jump or anything, which I was really glad for. The opening scene was SHOCKING and used something that I thought was really clever and really rude all at the same time lol. I can tell you that the audience gasped because of it. I feel this bit was extremely effectively done. Caitriona's micro-expressions really made it for me.

One thing that surprised me — and perhaps it shouldn't simply because Outlander has always been full of this — was that there were so many small moments of humor in this episode, despite the obvious dire situation Claire and Jamie are in (but really, when aren't they lol). There's a new small side character that both Claire and Jamie get to interact with that provides much needed comedic breaks. Even Jamie's menacing looks add to this. Claire especially, I feel, gets to use her biting wit (or just straight up cursing) to add some humor to the tenseness. There's one particularly funny scene that takes place on a boat and involves an interrupting officer that I so loved! The entire audience burst out laughing when we saw it.

While Caitriona + Sam were obviously amazing, I'll say the surprising standout actor in this episode wasn't them. I won't say who, but it's someone we're well acquainted with. There are moments straight out of the book that this actor just fully nails. We're so lucky to have such strong actors filling these side character roles and s/he is just fantastic. Their sincerity and conviction sold me completely.

As book readers can probably guess from the title and from where we are in the timeline, we know basically what will happen in this episode — and they to stick pretty well to it. Even so, it is still so satisfying to get to see it played out on screen. Claire's despair, hope, and heartbreak. Jamie's torment, anger, and determination. The relief of it all. It's all played so, so well across Caitriona + Sam's faces and in their line delivery. Sam said during the Tribeca panel that Jamie is perhaps "more frail" in this episode, and I think that can be said for both of them. Despite them being well versed in separation, I think every subsequent one after their 20 year split wears on them more and more. And they both play that so expertly, making the time that we do see them together just that much sweeter. I don't think it's too spoilery to say that yes, they do share several scenes together this episode so dinna fash!

As for Brianna and R*ger, their scenes are pretty well separate from the Jamie x Claire scenes. I don't really have much to say about them, except that they move certain other storylines that will become more important later on in the season forward. And only just so. While it was important to do so, honestly it felt a bit filler-like. That said, I am actually pretty excited for certain arcs for Brianna and Jemmy later on (while also hoping they don't include that storyline for R*ger... sorry, not sorry) and this brought them maybe half a step closer to it.

Other than the moment on the boat I had mentioned earlier, there are two scenes toward the end which I really loved. One was such a sweet moment straight out of the book with some really great book lines that I had very much wanted to hear. it is Classic™ Jamie x Claire, so you know Caitriona + Sam knocked it out of the park. The second is not a book scene (I believe?? I don't remember it anyway), but was a great one for Sam / Jamie. It's how the episode ends and I told a new friend I had met in the Tribeca line that the final moment of the episode reminded me of Batman's cape swooshing over the camera turning everything black. Lol take from that what you will!

Some other random thoughts:

Jamie x Claire are SO. SOFT. They say separation makes the heart grow fonder? Really, it makes those two grandparents softer AND I LOVE IT.

I LOVED seeing Caitriona + Sam's names appear as Executive Producers! The entire audience was singing along to The Skye Boat song and then burst out cheering when that came up.

I really hope Major MacDonald's wig gets snatched by Adso at some point because F him lol

Overall, I'd say I enjoyed the episode. Some might say it's a bit slow, which I wouldn't disagree with. But knowing that 1) they had to get this part over with the tie up the Season 6 cliffhanger; and 2) this is really going to be a jam packed season of action and emotion, I think I'm okay with that. I've heard it from more than one source that 7x02 is even better than 7x01 so I'm really excited! I'm also really excited to meet our newer cast members, as none of them featured in the premiere episode. The Hunters especially will be so much fun to watch!

Hearing Caitriona + Sam speak about not only this season, but their journey with Outlander overall makes me so grateful that the quality is still there after seven seasons. They're clearly still so passionate about these characters and are determined to do them justice in every way to the very end. And I think that most definitely shows up in their scenes. I'm super curious to see if there's anything noticeably different or better now that they've been promoted to Executive Producers. And of course, to see Caitriona's first foray into directing!! Until then, I'm looking forward to you all seeing the first episode for yourselves 💜

[genericpuff]

I followed artsangel since her previous comic immaterial. I have to say she IS talented and has the skills. But her style is verrrrry time consuming and she would only update every 2 weeks. I used to study her art a lot because I was always impressed by it, and Im fairly certain it did not look like like that when it was on canvas. I used to see her progresses on her stories and she uses a lot of assets and predrawn faces to keep her consistent pixar look. The faces were less uncanny and more expressive. Now the eyes are all wonky and displaced.

I think she may have used ai to polish her panels. Perhaps the workload proved too much, or maybe she was feeling insecure. I was concerned when she got picked up by webtoon because I could tell it would be difficult for her to keep up the schedule. Ai is super powerful but its not powerful enough to make a COMIC, not even consistently. She probably using it as an enhancer to her already great skills. A shame though, she doesn’t need it.

Also I think the reason her preproduction period was so quick is because she was highly prepared before launch. She already has multiple comics under her belt and webtoon probably didn’t need to change much. Im sure she just reused her canvas comic for her reboot and built a buffer in the meantime.

Having to meet deadlines can definitely be a reason but not an excuse IMO.

One creator I can think of who has a similar style (albeit in black and grey) is figmentforms, creator of A Tale of Two Rulers.

Updates are slow, she posts maybe a new page once a month, the art is gorgeous but it's clear it takes her time. It's a free to read comic. It's worth the wait.

That said, if she wanted to make her updates more frequent, I wouldn't blame her at all for utilizing new tools and methods to do so - but it wouldn't justify her in using AI tools that are stealing other people's art.

There are loads of shortcuts that artists already use that are fine because they're still genuinely handcrafted. 3D models, overlay textures, blur effects, etc. are all tools that artists use to help speed up the drawing process and were made by hand.

And beyond that, the need to make the process more efficient isn't a crime, but it's in how you do it. You can use these tools irresponsibly or at the cost of your own comic's quality. Case in point, Lore Olympus and Let's Play, which are both godawful in how they implement 3D backgrounds and stock images:

Creating comics is finding a balance between efficiency and quality, not sacrificing one for the other and using it as justification to avoid criticism for that sacrifice.

If Sarah Ellerton was using AI based on her own art and being honest about it, I don't think anyone would be nearly as upset. It might prompt a debate over what's ethical in the world of comics - whether or not it's right for consumers to pay for a product that's being churned out of an AI prompt - but at least it wouldn't be theft and it would probably just be there as an aid to an artist who's been doing this for 20 years and had to find a way to make the process more efficient. I think AI can be used as a productive tool if it's implemented responsibly and without being at the cost of another artist's work.

The issue is that 1.) Sarah is being VERY suspicious over the whole thing which leads us to believe that she's NOT using ethical AI assistance, and 2.) there's a VERY clear distinction near the end of her previous comic, Immaterial, where you can basically tell when she adopted AI. The main character Alex, for example, literally became a whole other person.

This is a common problem for AI coloring prompts, a LOT of them are bad at rendering darker skin tones (I think I mentioned this in my last post, but I literally got to playtest AI coloring tools from WT's a couple years ago, and they could NOT figure out darker skin tones, any dark colors that were put down were assumed to be shadows so characters just looked like white characters with the curtains pulled over their face).

She just looks like a SamDoesArts poster girl now. Everything unique about her has been stripped away and you can see this transition in the final page of Immaterial and the first episode of Quantum Entanglement:

None of it feels like organically her, it feels like a cheap machine reproduction.

I don't doubt that this person has evolved a lot as an artist or that her older work was genuinely her, she's clearly got a lot of skill that only someone who's been drawing comics for years would gain.

But it's clear somewhere along the way she succumbed to insecurity or stopped caring enough to start using AI to do the heavy lifting. I mean honestly, her work from before was fine! So I don't see why she would be using it for 'polishing', there are so many ugly ass webtoons on the platform so even the art from Immaterial - even if she had to simplify it a bit more to make it easier to meet deadlines - would likely be a refreshing change of pace.

But the way she's utilized AI here, I was quicker to assume Sam Yang drew Quantum Entanglement when I first saw it.

And it is a shame, because, as you said, she doesn't need it. Her art is perfectly capable on its own and while I can understand her need to make the process more efficient, there are better ways to do that than using AI that's clearly ripping off other artists and then lying about it. It's a shame she'd put her reputation on the line as a seasoned artist just to meet Webtoons' stupid deadlines. Like, how can it be worth it?

[lady-embers]

Cassian and the Night Court Dresses

In ACOSF, the Inner Circle along with Nesta and Elain went to the Court of Nightmares. While there, Cassian remarks on the three sisters manner of dresses. I know a lot of people don't think what I'm about to say is foreshadowing because it came from Cassian but just pay attention to the wording here...

Let's begin with Feyre:

She wore a dress of sparkling black panels followed by "Feyre might as well have been a goddess of old, crowned and glowing, her belly swollen with life" and we can't forget how it showed off her pregnant belly which GLEAMED in the candlelight.

Now for Elain:

Look how it starts out....

Elain in black was ridiculous. He then remarks how even though she's beautiful, the color of her modest gown LEECHED the brightness from her face. He goes on to mention how the cruelty of Hewn City troubled her (and we know at least one person who deals with cruelty as his role in the IC). He ends it with saying he never found her to be plain but wearing BLACK, no matter how much she claimed to be apart of their court... it SUCKED THE LIFE FROM HER!!! Also, pay attention here as well since Cassian notes Elain wearing twin pearl combs... and what does her mate end up gifting her for Solstice after this scene? 👀

Now onto Nesta:

Nesta IN NIGHT COURT BLACK threatened to bring him to his knees!!! She also wore a tiara of glinting black stone that had slender spikes jutting upward. He ends this with saying Nesta seemed to GLOW with the attention and owned and commanded it as well.

Also, just to throw this in here and before I forget... there was this little tidbit from Nesta to about Elain’s dress:

And in this scene, Elain is seen to be wearing a gown of Amethyst velvet and "glowed with good health" while wearing it.

Now having said all this...All three sisters wore Night Court Black, but only one was said to have looked ridiculous in it (and was ill suited for her), that it leeched the brightness from her, and sucked the LIFE from her while the other two glowed and commanded attention of the Court or Nightmares.

Now, some might say it's intentional the way Elain is dressed since Elain is said to be the most beautiful so they downplayed her role but I don't think thats the case, especially considering Nesta remark after the event took place. I think Sarah worded this scene deliberately to show us Elain doesn't really belong in the Night Court, no matter how much Elain might express so.

I fully believe this scene was foreshadowing for Elain to not remain with the IC and find her home, and her own found family, elsewhere. Elain needs to leave so she can fully grow and blossom into the person she's meant to be all along without those around her who coddle and continously underestimate her. Which I think will happen and can happen with her mate, Lucien.

[dykebelova]

White Widow #1 by Sarah Gailey review.

We can all agree that we all fell in love with Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova in Black Widow (2021) and for many people, including me, she was our first introduction to the character. And as an absolute, completely sane and normal person, I said to myself “Why not read all of her appearances in the comics ?”, and I did.

Surprisingly, both characters are incredibly different. Nonetheless, both interesting and amazing on their own. While I agree that MCU Yelena has more depth and perhaps, more personality, comics Yelena is still a good character. The way she has been written has been very disturbing, even sick and twisted sometimes, like Pale Little Spider (2002) or Black Widow (2001). Sometimes messy, and I suggest everybody forget her Adaptoid phase or anything that ever happened in Secret Avengers (2013) for her sake. But still, you don't erase almost 25 years of a character's development, even if it has been inconsistent, just because you felt like it.

In the comics, Yelena has always been in Natasha’s shadow and has never had her own original story. In Widowmakers: Red Guardians and Yelena Belova (2020) and Winter Guard (2021), we had a glimpse of hope to finally see her character evolve despite Red Guardian’s appearance, a character linked to Natasha. When a limited-serie on White Widow, a character that hasn’t been properly developed and deserved to, was announced, I fucking cheered man. But then I remembered the curse of a character’s MCUfication, because Marvel never does anything right. And oh boy was I not prepared for what was coming…

I don’t even know where to begin. It all felt like a giant fanfiction written by someone who has only ever seen the movie and didn’t even bother to check on other writers’ previous work on Yelena’s character.

White Widow (2023) #1.

There are lots of things wrong in this picture. First and second panel, where does the needle come from ? After I checked and double checked just in case, there were NO records of Yelena being abducted or forced to do anything she has done in her life. She chose to join the Red Room. She chose to be a Black Widow and she was determined to outperform Natasha’s results during tests. She even had a whole mental breakdown about it.

Pale Little Spider (2002) #1

Now, let’s try to find excuses for the use of the needle… The first one would be the Red Room using the Black Widow’s serum they used on the 28th original Widows, during Natasha’s era. But our good ol' Grigor Ivanovich just ruined this theory.

Black Widow (2004) #4

Excuse number two, the Red Room used some sort of a mind-control serum which wouldn’t make any sense too for all of the reasons I said above.

Now the third panel… I’m at a loss for words. Where the fuck does it comes from. Where the FUCK was it during Secret Empire (2017) ? Yelena wasn’t even there anymore, she was dead. We didn’t see her until Tales of Suspense: Hawkeye and The Winter Soldier (2018), until she was brought back to life WITH Natasha. Also, she has a real family and they’re even mentioned in Black Widow (2001), Yelena calls her mother and her aunt Olga is mentioned.

White Widow (2023) #1

Now, the board... It looks like it has been made for a MCU tie-in more than anything.

Although I'd like to adress one thing that has been said on Twitter, about the "Hate nationalism → Imperialist invasion". There is a difference between nationalism and patriotism. Being a nationalist is being way too extreme about your country when being a patriot is to love your country, its people and its culture while also being critical about the way its being led.

Now, we know when she was young, Yelena was kind of extreme. In Black Widow: The Things They Say About Her (2005) #1, she admitted she was willing to sacrifice herself for the Motherland more than once. During her Black Widow era, she was naive and had a blind love for Russia which was her biggest weakness.

Black Widow (2001) #3

But as her character continued to evolve and grow through her appearences, Yelena is far more reasonable now. She considers herself like a true patriot and she has always been proud of being Russian. In conclusion, this board's section is not as bad as people make it out to be since Yelena went from being an extreme nationalist to a patriot.

Widowmakers: Red Guardian and Yelena Belova (2020)

I know many of you like Kate Bishop and Yelena’s friendship due to their duo in Hawkeye, I too, am a big fan of them… But unfortunately, they only interacted once in the comics. And they didn’t even talk to each other. That’s why mentioning Kate Bishop in her like section is purely fan service and although it is a nice nod to the series, it doesn’t make any sense here. Yelena has interacted with Clint Barton way more than the better Hawkeye, which is sad.

Black Widow (2020) #10

I'd like to come back in the hate section just a second to say I don't know why she hates the Infinity Gauntlet so much that's it's written in caps. It's 100% a nod to the MCU again but here it also doesn't make sense. But again, a lot of things doesn't in this issue.

I wont bother talking about her attitude and how she looks like a teenager swallowing vodka directly from a bottle when she used to be classy and extra with manners. I wont bother talking about her new suit's design which sucks more than her previous one. This is not the Yelena Belova we used to know, it's a complete new character made to match her MCU self and please a small public who mostly watch the movies/series.

I saw a lot of people celebrating Yelena's changes to match Yelena's Florence Pugh more. I know the character has become more famous because of Flo', but this is actually terrible and wasn't handled correctly.

We hoped for a more mature story, maybe a little darker than usual. A new start for her character, to follow her path in making the world a better place and get out of Natasha’s shadow for good. With a little backstory too, nothing much. The bare minimum. Instead, we had a copycat of her MCU counterpart and it is just heartbreaking to see a character I loved so much being destroyed like that.

I could go on and on about why this piece of junk is just a bunch of nonsense and laziness and how Sarah Gailey’s just went for the easiest writing ever… But I will stop there. I just hope she knows that us, fan of comics Yelena, are disappointed. Everything that made her character so special and dear to us, disappeared in one issue. The damage is surreal.

It’s only four issues long so I will continue to read it until the end, but I expect nothing from it anymore. I hope the writer won’t destroy Yelena’s character any further, because things can only go downhill from here.

[taz-ma-raz-skylar]

Taz Skylar on training his body and cooking skills ahead of One Piece Season 2!

Taz Skylar was met with an overwhelmingly warm welcome from One Piece fans at the 2024 MEFCC

By Sarah Kuleib ( February 15, 2024 )

Every pirate crew needs a cook. With a captain like Monkey D Luffy, whose ship seems to sail to the sounds of his stomach, finding a cook who could whip up the most delicious bowl of fried rice to join the Straw Hat Pirates was pretty high on his priority list. Luffy finds his cook in Sanji, and Netflix’s smash hit One Piece finds their Sanji in Taz Skylar.

When the Spanish-British-Lebanese Olivier Award-nominated actor was announced to be playing the romantic chef, Sanji, in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece, Skylar was catapulted to international stardom.

Skylar and his co-star Iñaki Godoy (Luffy), were recently in Abu Dhabi for the 12th edition of the Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC), where they were met by thousands of passionate fans in straw hats queuing up for hours to take photographs, get autographs, and witness the pair’s charming interactions at panel discussions.

Esquire Middle East sat down with Taz Skylar at the MEFCC to discuss his intense stunt training, Season 2 of One Piece, and what’s in store for the rest of 2024.

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ESQ: You’re a man of many titles: actor, screenwriter, thrill-seeker, professional surfboard creator. What drew you to each of those things and how do they come together to inform one another in your career and life?

TAZ: I was a really shy kid and I never used to leave home much. Thrill-seeking, I used to see it in movies and I thought “Oh that would be cool!” Surfing was the first thing that I did. I remember the first time I got in the water with a surfboard and a wave hit me – it wasn’t even very big but I was little, and I was like “Ahhh!”, and I got out [of the water]. The guy who was teaching me – he was called Juanito, and he’s still my friend today, 15 years later – was like “What are you doing man? Get in!” He grabbed me, put me back on the board, and pushed me out and that changed my life that day. That was the gateway. I got into other scary stuff and I would get angry at being scared. So if I was scared I would be like, “Cool, now there’s no choice, now you gotta do it.” That kind of spiraled and now it’s just a thing that I do.

Writing and acting… well, acting was an accident.

ESQ: A happy one?

TAZ: It was a happy accident! I’m very happy about it! I only like acting when I like the thing I’m acting in; nobody likes acting when they don’t like the thing they’re acting in! So, I only act in things that I like – at least now, I’ve definitely made that choice – and I always like what I’m writing. I want to make films, I want to make shows. Being in them is a cool part of it, but I want to make stuff. In a world where financial security is there, I don’t find much point to life other than leaving a legacy I can be proud of, and I think that can achieved by making stuff.

ESQ: There’s a different joy in filmmaking and writing.

TAZ: Yeah, yeah! You feel resolved in what you’re doing and connected. You have some sort of choice over what it can say or what the outcome can be. One Piece in particular was really cool because Matt and the whole team were really good to us in terms of saying “What do you want to do with it? What do you want to bring to it?��� and that’s not always the case. When I do a writer’s room with other writers, my thinking is like: What do you like? Do you want to sit on a chair? A yoga mat? Do you want to bob around on a skateboard? What makes you most creative? Because whatever it is, do that thing. That’s the kind of environment I want to create and be a part of. When a film or show or play has been made in that way, you can feel it, you can feel that it’s been made very rag-tag.

ESQ: On the topic of One Piece, how did you prepare for the role of Sanji – mentally and physically, I know you did all of your own stunts – and with season 2 confirmed, is there anything you learned that will inform or change how you prepare for season 2?

TAZ: Ooh… yeah I did all my own stunts! Part of how I prepared for it… I really went psychopathic on it. Like, let’s throw absolutely everything we possibly can at the wall because we don’t have much to stick right now, we’re starting from zero.

It was 4 hours of training in the morning, then I’d cook a dish we needed to do for the show, repeat that dish over and over again, another 4 hours, then we’d go to the sauna and stretch, they’d pull on my legs and push on my back. That made me improve really quick but what it also did was decimate my legs. I have scar tissue on the inside of my ligaments and it took me about a year to feel like I could land on my legs without pain – I used to duct-tape my legs! I had to be quiet about it so they’d let me do my own stunts.

There was no real way of improving whilst not hurting myself because of how far we needed to go. Whereas for the second season, because I’ve maintained my level and haven’t stopped training ever since– I trained this morning with Iñaki at the UFC gym [in Abu Dhabi]! Iñaki came with me to a kickboxing session and he’s gotten so good at tricking in between the seasons too! So, because we’re kind of at a level that we’ve maintained, the second season for me is about how much quicker I can be. There are not many new kicks or moves to learn, so it’s more about how great we can make those moves. Part of it is going: instead of training 8 hours today, I’m going to train 4 and focus on choreography. Or maybe today I’m just going to do 2 and then stretch, because the less injured everything is, the quicker everything moves.

So for season 2, I want to enjoy it more, and I want to make what we had a lot better… and I want [to do] the party table kick.

ESQ: Was there a specific stunt that was the most difficult to do?

TAZ: Yeah! So there was this one where we jump over a pool, kick the Fishman mid-air, and land on a little rock. And that was all practicals! It was so difficult to do because he was underwater and they had to time pulling him out of the water at the exact same time that I jumped, and landing at the same place so that I could kick, and then there was another wire pull that took him to the other side of the pool. That must’ve taken an hour and a half which doesn’t sound like that much, but we were up against time. I remember thinking: “If we don’t get this, they’re going to cut it. They’re going to cut the stunt and this stunt will never exist.” It was the last take where we just managed it and they all looked at it and went “Cool, we got it! We can keep it!”, and we just started cheering. Isn’t it mad to think that there’s a world in which half an hour would’ve made the difference between it existing and not existing?

ESQ: Now, I must ask… how do you really feel about Oregano?

TAZ: [Laughs] Ha! I love it! I put it on salads! It’s not for savages! It’s nice – have oregano it’s good for you!

ESQ: Who and what are some of your personal influences as an artist?

TAZ: Florian Zeller is my favorite writer. Rappers are my favorite poets. I like old films. Keanu Reeves in Point Break made me want to skydive and surf and jump out of planes. I love Bond. My dad loves Bond, we used to have a box set. I love the way those films are made. I just worked with Martin Campbell who made two of my favorite Bond films.

ESQ: What’s in store for Taz Skylar this year?

TAZ: I’ve got four TV shows in development, with different production companies. One of which is called Seesaw which made a lot of Florian Zeller’s films that I’m really excited about! I don’t have that much time until we go shoot [One Piece] again. There’s a book I’m trying really hard to get the rights to and adapt, so I’m chasing the author about that. I’m going to try and see if I can get all of those things done before I go shoot again.

https://www.esquireme.com/culture/interviews/taz-skylar-on-training-his-body-and-cooking-skills-ahead-of-one-piece-season-2

[coochiequeens]

Women's sports is for women. Subpar or older male athletes can try something else or just retire with dignity

By Amy HammJuly 30, 2024

The Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) has issued a six-month suspension to Anne Andres, a trans identified male competing in women’s powerlifting, for uttering threats and engaging in a campaign of harassment towards several women and sports officials.

Andre’s six-month suspension was recommended by ITP Sports, an arbitrator brought in by the CPU after Andres targeted several women, as well at the Alberta Powerlifting Union (APU), and the CPU, with abuse, death threats, and harassment. In their disciplinary ruling, made based on the decisions of a panel, the CPU deemed Andres’ words “harmful, disparaging, insulting, or otherwise negative.”

In his response to the original complaint which led to his suspension, Andres simply said “Fuck the APU.” They noted that Andres demonstrated “a lack of remorse” despite having removed several of his harassing posts from his social media accounts.

Andres’ conduct included threatening to commit suicide if the APU refused to comply with his demands, lying about having been banned from the female sports category, and bullying and harassing the APU’s executive board.

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By Sarah Ditum AUGUST 2, 2024   

It looked like a man punching a woman. Algeria’s Imane Khelif, at 5’10”, is only two inches taller than Italy’s Angela Carini; but watching the two in the ring of the women’s 66kg boxing at the Olympics, the difference between them was painfully obvious. Khelif’s hard, rangy body had more reach, and more power. After taking two ferocious blows, Carini abandoned the bout, receiving the final result in devastated tears.

It looked like a man punching a woman because, according to the International Boxing Association, Khelif is not a woman. In 2023, Khelif was disqualified from the World Boxing Championships along with Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting  — “a result of their failure to meet the eligibility criteria for participating in the women’s competition”. This decision was based, not on testosterone levels, but on “a separate and recognised test, whereby the specifics remain confidential”.

A Russian-language statement (the IBA is Russian-led) put it more bluntly: “Based on the results of DNA tests, we identified a number of athletes who tried to deceive their colleagues and pretended to be women. Based on the results of the tests, it was proven that they have XY chromosomes.” Lin did not appeal, while Khelif initiated an appeal and then withdrew it, meaning that in both cases, the judgement became legally binding.

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[cringecompanionapologist]

That Time Turlough Showed Up in Ten's Nightmare

So, there's a comic from the 2010 IDW Annual (not to be confused with the 2010 Doctor Who Annual, IDW and the BBC had different annuals apparently) called To Sleep, Perchance to Scream. It's about the 10th Doctor having a nightmare about being unable to save his past companions. Which companions are featured is interesting.

So, 10's in this apocalyptic wasteland, where he runs into Sarah Jane.

They run from monsters for a few panels before Sarah Jane starts to shapeshift into other companions. 10 and Adric run into a very stupid-looking dragon, the 10 and Turlough have to jump for their lives.

But 10 loses his companion during the jump and Susan/Astrid/Kamelion/Turlough falls to their death.

What's weird here is that companions that died, so of course the Doctor would have nightmares about failing to save them, are mixed in with companions who were completely fine when he last saw them.

Adric, Astrid (who was a companion for like two hours so it's odd how her death is equated to some of the others here), and Kamelion all died onscreen. In the case of Susan, 10 believes all the other Time Lords to be dead, so he might believe Susan to be dead.

Sarah Jane and Turlough are fine.

Sarah Jane is there at the very beginning and is not one of the companions shown falling, so she's not emphasized in the same way as the others. She might just be there because she's well-known to both old and new fans.

But, the last panel of companions falling goes from 10 Probably Thinks She's Dead, to Dead, to Dead, to 10 Has No Reason to Believe He's Dead. And Turlough is the one 10 is shown to be with just before the jump. I think the falling silhouette in the last panel might also be him.

So, 10 has nightmares about the companions he failed to save and also Turlough dying. His subconscious equates Turlough to Astrid and Kamelion. I have no idea why. But, it's interesting. So I had to type words about it at 3 AM.

[hqlmsbury]

Usfs messed up so bad by not sending Sarah Everhardt to worlds

Sarah Everhardt has scored higher than all the US ladies internationally this season excluding Amber of course. That list includes Alysa, Bradie, and Isabeau who (correct me if I’m wrong) have not scored over 200 internationally this season while Sarah has.

Sarah has performed clean programs at BOTH her Grand Prix assignments and now at nationals as well (the step out doesn’t count in my book lol)

With that level of consistency you would expect her to perform just as well at worlds. I don’t want anyone to tell me that she needs more experience etc, because going out to TWO Grand Prix assignments and skating a total of FOUR clean programs is experience enough, she has been against the top competitors in the world and has been able to hold her own.

While Alysa performed spectacularly at nationals many of her jumps would have received calls by a less biased tech panel. While she’s improved from her Grand Prix outings it is not a 20+ point improvement. So in my opinion Sarah has a stronger case than Alysa to be on the worlds team.

Isabeau of course has not competed since October. We had not heard anything up until her withdrawal at nationals on why she was out. It seems to me that it’s more serious than they’re letting on and in any case both of her international outings this season were not great. Again she did not break 200 points and her highest score this season was ranked FOURTH among the US ladies. I’m certainly not counting her out for next season. Instead I think she should take this time to fully rest and recover to prepare for the Olympic season. She can’t do that however if she pushes herself too hard and the US ends up losing their three spots.

My opinion on the world’s team would be Amber, Sarah, Alysa. With Amber doing well this season you still need to make sure someone else in the US places in the top 10 at worlds to guarantee the three spots, I think Sarah was their best chance. I think it is so unfair to a skater that was consistent all season long and putting up higher scores than most of her peers to be left off of the world team. This is in no way hate towards any of the skaters. I enjoy watching every single one of them and always wish them the best. I just feel that it’s so unfair for Sarah, I believe that scores don’t lie but unfortunately everywhere in the world there are bias and opinions that don’t always favor the skater. I’m rooting for her to make that Olympic team next year.

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it's actually been leaked for some time, although — and not to sound whiny — any time i've posted it or just talked about it i've gotten 10+ anonymous messages telling me i'm the devil and ruining the establishment of taskmaster with my irresponsible gossiping. so i didn't post about it and deleted any of the asks/convo about the new cast, even though ofc everyone has had tonsss of thoughts about it 😅

anyways would have laid down my whole life betting john robins (one of THE most obvious future tm contestants, being such a good friend of alex's!) and joanne mcnally would be on so i feel very vindicated — and excited! — in that regard! we're gonna have a great time :)

someone sent an anon asking about people i'd bet — not who i want, but who i'd bet — would be on the show so i'll think more about that and post later this week! the series will def have more seasons so i'll try and get some guesses in heh

OMG ME TOO her name is mabel! she's sooooooo cute ≧◡≦

hello anon!! actually you don't need me for this, it was recently posted on tv_bunny :)

enjoy!

she's great! she reminds me a lot of roisin, in that when she's not doing her semi-pre-written joke material, she's supremely good at hanging, bantering, fitting in with the vibe. i really appreciate that when it comes to panel shows particularly! but i can't say i've seen much of her standup

(wait — can i digress for a second — roisin is one of the ONLY recurring catsdown contestants who actually brings in sensible mascots that have the purpose of helping her/bringing her luck, and her presentations of them are always so hilarious and she deserves more credit for that)

+ not important but i really like her voice

thank you for sending her well wishes <3

i appreciate the message and you weren't the only person to say this, but i think some people are only part-way informed as to her journey reclaiming her name. her intention was never to scrap the nickname shappi or stop people from calling her that; it was 1) to reconcile her experience growing up in the uk with her name and how that led to her committing to shappi as a teen, and 2) to be published, credited, and billed as shaparak in professional capacities. she has clarified many times, including here and here, that it is totally acceptable to call her shappi; people on tv & radio still call her shappi after formal introductions, like in the new wilty when everyone calls her shappi throughout the entire episode; her social media handles are still shappi; and so on. she's shaparak, but that doesn't mean she "no longer goes by shappi". there is some confusion here i think some people are taking her journey, which was lovely to follow, as rejecting shappi — but that isn't the case.

i already updated her tag to 'shaparak khorsandi' a while ago and would definitely credit her full name where necessary, but socially, colloquially, like in the quick text post i made asking people to give shappi some love, there is no disrespect in calling her that! of course, plenty of people are credited by one name and are regularly called another/a nickname, like olivia colman who is actually called sarah by her family and colly by most everyone else. she seems really happy with having done her book and her recent show under her full name, and it's been beautiful to see her come around to love shaparak as much as she has loved shappi :')

btw for anyone who doesn't know, shaparak means butterfly in farsi!

hahahahaha that is hilarious

long story short is just that keith lemon is a disreputable character (and i mean character literally, he's not real, he's played by leigh francis!) who spends a lot of his energy shouting and oogling over boobies etc

i think it's fair to say hating on white supremacists does bring us all together 😅

i'm sorry i haven't seen it! but ugh tamsin greig is one of my longest-time crushes fr i actually think the friendship between her and stephen mangan is one of my roman empires. i have a list of scripted tv rewatches i plan to do this year — the thick of it, peep show, and so on, some of my faves ever — and green wing is def on the list so maybe i'll add friday night dinner!

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I know you usually don't do this here but it's wip wednesday and I've seen other tumblrs do it today and *snif* reminded me of your fic🥺👉👈

Hehe I usually don't do them because I have a really crappy perception of time and completely forget when it's Wednesday lol. But if you want them, just send an anon or tag me or whatever!

So, snippet for Ch. 5 of Shoot for the Stars:

Brandmoore is... impressive, for a lack of better words. Not even the descriptions Sarah offered over the months had the power to actually give Ellie an idea of just how ridiculous the place is. On the outside, it's three floors of gray stone topped by dark, steep roofs, the yard that surrounds them manicured and well-kept even if they're in the dead of winter; on the inside, classrooms with hardwood floors and hallways of checkered stone tiles, paneled walls, tall windows of thin glass. The lockers don't have a single speck of rust on them, and the trophy display cases shine with glittering prizes -- spelling bees and swimming competitions, tennis tournaments, New England debate contests. A world away from the dorkiness of Mathletes and the like. Their little tour is led by the principal herself, a woman who introduces herself as Mrs Gilmore and whose heels tic-tic-tic on the floor. She greets Joel affectionately, as if he were a beloved member of the school board, but makes no mention of the fact that, for the three years Sarah was a student here, neither of the two ever mentioned that a girl named Ellie was also part of the family. They’re shown the gym, the science lab, the library, the art studio. After they see the latter, Joel tries to nudge her in the friendliest manner he can manage, gives her a sheepish smile, as if their relationship was repaired and the perspective of spending a couple of hours a week in an art studio could change her mind about attending this place. She rolls her eyes and takes one step to the right.

Below cut a snipped of my next Sarah x Ellie fic! I put it there for pretty mild gore.

To Be Consumed:

Dad says he understands. He says he understands her lack of control over it, her impossibility to deny the compulsion that tells her to eat, to feed. He doesn’t get why, but he knows she cannot fight the unspeakable hunger that gurgles in her stomach. On the day he comes home and finds her in the kitchen, blood and gore smeared over the lower half of her face and along the front of her striped shirt, he grips the back of one of the chairs and through gritted teeth mumbles that he loves her — always has, always will. As he does, his eyes remain pointed to the table. Sometimes, Sarah wonders if Dad’s love is true and honest, the rightful devotion a parent carries for their only child, or if that too is caused by a primordial survival instinct, a tiny voice in the back of the head that reminds him he has to love her, because if he doesn’t, she’ll know and will eat him too.

[mercerislandbooks]

Quick Takes: Recent Romance Reads

It's that time of year again! The 5th annual Bookstore Romance Day is almost upon us. Saturday, August 19th will be full of great romances and equally great giveaways and deals, both from us and from our audiobook partners at Libro.fm. You can sign up for free virtual panels featuring a variety of topics and amazing romance authors, or stop by the store for fun displays of romances of all sorts. In case you want to get a head start on some great recommendations, a few of our staff have highlighted favorite recent romance reads below!

Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams

Recommended by Lori

Florist Annie Walker is the youngest, sweetest sister of four. Orphaned at an early age, Annie's grown up under the protective wing of her older brother and two older sisters, not to mention the close-knit (and nosy) population of Rome, Kentucky. But now Annie would really like to find "the one," settle down, and have a family. That would fill the emptiness that nothing else seems to satisfy, right? Except Annie's social anxiety makes dating a nightmare, and when her most recent date fakes an emergency to ditch her, Annie is ready to give it all up. Enter tattooed bodyguard Will Griffin, back in town to guard Annie's future sister-in-law, pop star Amelia. Will agrees to be Annie's dating coach, just to give her tips and practice with the things that seem so hard when she's in the middle of a date. Unsurprisingly, the more time Annie and Will spend together, the closer they become, and the more Annie wonders what she's going to do when Will's assignment with Amelia is over. Annie is so delightful as a character, trying to break out of the box her siblings, and everyone in the town have put her in -- and with Will she is able to explore aspects of her personality that she hasn't shown anyone else. Will, of course, has his own past to contend with, and his own hangups to overcome. I listened to the audiobook on this one, and the dual narration really brought the novel to life. As I say in my rec card, "the most adorable small-town romance."

With Love, From Cold World by Alicia Thompson

Recommended by Lillian

Even though I think there is too much talk about tropes these days, it does work as a quick way to sum up a story. With Love, From Cold World seems like it would be easy to categorize. It's an Enemies to Lovers, workplace romance. The author ticks a few classic Rom-Com boxes - stuck in the office overnight together, beach trip sunscreen application, the setting is an almost too-quirky Winter-themed amusement park in Florida called Cold World. But hold on - there's more going on here that just that. Every layer starting with something as simple as the cover and continuing on to the emotions of the main characters is handled with a little more thought and a little less cookie-cutter storytelling. Lauren is a buttoned-up accountant, but getting her to open up and take risks for friendship and love didn't feel simple. Asa is a career Cold World employee who is not living up to his potential, but actually maybe he's doing great right where he is. There were moments I laughed, got choked up, and—of course—s​wooned. I found their getting together to be surprisingly touching. Definitely recommend for the romance reader as well as the romance-curious.

Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee

Recommended by Becca

All Dylan Tang wants is to help keep his aunt's struggling Chinese takeout, Wok Warriors, afloat. He has a plan, too. Win the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake competition—using his grandmother's unique blue mooncake recipe—and get Wok Warriors featured on a popular food television show. There are only two problems: 1) his aunt doesn't have the recipe, and 2) Theo Somers. After Dylan has an unfortunate run-in with Theo's best friend, Theo (wealthy, charming, and very attractive) tries to make it up to him by making a rather large donation to the takeout. Unable to refuse the needed money but not wanting to ​owe any favors, Dylan agrees to be Theo's fake date to a family wedding. But a weekend in the Hamptons surrounded by rich-people problems and having to contend with his growing attraction to Theo as they get to know each other might be more than he bargained for. Will sabotage, scandal, and stress get in the way of their budding relationship, or will Dylan learn the secret ingredients for both mooncakes and romance? Short, sweet, and a quick read, Fake Dates and Mooncakes was everything I wanted. Delicious food descriptions and a fake dating plot where they don't mess around too long saying, "Oh, it started as fake but now I have feelings for him and I can't act on them because we had an agreement!" (my least favorite part of the trope), took it over the top. Also, the cover art! I'm in love.

Long story short, next Saturday should be a lot of fun. Good vibes, good people, and good books. Come stop by and celebrate love and people who love love!

—Becca

[chidoroki]

182 Days of TPN - Day 165

Chapter 165: "You Can Fly!"

(I've finally reached that point where those old chapter reviews of mine became consistent, so if there's some deja vu moments with stuff I say from here onwards then I apologize. Might not happen since those were done blindly while I have a perfectly good idea of what happens in the story now, but I'll look back at those posts just in case so I don't become a broken record.)

I find it so adorable that even after so many years, Isabella still thinks of Leslie.

The hatred I feel for Sarah has grown immensely over the past couple months, so of course now I can't help but feel a bit giddy over her being shipped out. Peter eventually comes in with a comment stating that the farm made the decision based on who, between Isabella or Sarah, would be more beneficial to the farms, and with the impressive results Isabella has made during her time as caretaker, she was chosen as the obvious choice to keep around. And rightfully so. Thank heavens.

I know this poor woman just wanted to be free from all this hell and while I certainly don't wish to see Isabella suffer under the farm's rules and restrictions anymore, I love her too much to just see her get killed off, so you gotta stick around for a couple more years to help out the kids honey. It'll be worth it.

As much as I despise the man, I do like the intense shadow Peter gets across him during this panel. It really makes the sinister aura believable with how terrified Isabella looks, and for a woman who's been around death for so long and perfected a strong facade over the years to actually show some kind of fear, that's quite impressive he managed to make her feel that way.

After all this time and now I'm just getting the feeling that Isabella was crying a bit sometime during that panel of her looking at her number and chip implant in the mirror back at GF. Anyways, I know it was intentional for her to look completely scared upon making this deal with Peter here, but I love that it's all just an act as we later find out in ch170. (also, not important but this is my post so it was gonna get mentioned anyway: absolutely thankful that the second season decided to keep Isabella's hair down during this scene. She may have made the deal with one of the GF demons instead of Peter, but I can forgive the anime for that because Isabella just looked so perfect.)

Duh, everything this woman does is impressive. Sure, it's real bummer for those kids who had to be shipped out, but at least we learned during 181.7 that she did lower the frequency of the shipments so a fewer number of children were shipped out all together. It was a whole quality over quantity idea that worked out well so good for her. The less lives lost the better.

I'm certainly repeating myself from somewhere, but the way Isabella was able to successfully rally all the other moms and sisters together in less than a day is just fantastic. Such a power move. I still geek out over it.

Motherly instincts kicking back in (pfft, silly me, as if they ever left. that's genuine concern on her face). It's certainly a painful way to fix a finger but at least she helped!

The switch from "mom" to "caretaker" happens so quick it could give someone whiplash. Honey, I know this is all part of a grand performance but I don't like when you openly treat your precious children as food!

Still wondering how y'all managed to cross the giant cliff in order to sneak into headquarters but whatever works I guess. I'm certain they didn't just cross the bridge since security probably would've been alerted much sooner and I'm not gonna believe they arrived via random hot air balloons like the second season did. Regardless, it was quite a surprise to see Norman armed with a gun but very welcomed. Seeing him in the shelter jacket and pants is a good look for him too.

Favorite panel/moment:

Oh to be lucky enough to receive a hug from such a beautiful woman.

[clairethecutepup]

Drawing Sketch/"Proof": Puppet Strings and Threads fan art (Ed Edd n' Eddy, "Assassin AU")

Okay, I'll be honest... Even though I'm clearly not the pinnacle of "artistic quality" and all that AI Art can be most easily recognized by, it's still good just to be safe. I mean, AI can also produce "cartoonish" and "anime" styles, which perfectly describes a hybrid of my style personally. Plus, gives my work more of that "human touch," y'know, if I share the "base" sketches-- whether digital or, in this case, traditional.

Anyhow, what you can expect, as seen up here, is a "four panel" style of drawing: Sarah and Jimmy will be using their controlling/slicing puppet strings to dispose of some poor henchmen that got in the way of their target-hunting. I don't think I need to really put a warning for violence or anything, since these are very crude sketch works that won't go into much detail. Fret not, neither will the final product, as the goons will be silhouetted, per se, as to further decrease the gory impact. Trust me, any shock value will come from their expressions: the devastating failure of preventing your controlled arm from blasting through your head, and the terror/agony of being sliced into pieces. Okay, maybe with a touch of red, here and there, for further "oomph."

[oliviaphleb]

Opening Convenience: Get Your Phlebotomy Test Online-- A Complete Guide

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Dental Tourism in Hyderabad: Why Avighna’s Attracts Global Patients

Dental tourism has witnessed a remarkable surge over the past decade, with individuals from around the globe seeking high-quality yet affordable dental treatments in countries like India. Hyderabad, renowned as the "City of Pearls," has emerged as a significant hub for dental tourism. Among the top choices for global patients is Avighna Dental Clinic, celebrated as the top dental clinic in Hyderabad. Let’s delve into what makes Avighna a preferred destination for dental tourists and why Hyderabad continues to shine as a beacon for world-class dental care.

Why Hyderabad is a Premier Dental Tourism Destination

Hyderabad seamlessly blends state-of-the-art medical facilities with rich cultural heritage, making it an attractive option for dental tourists. Here are some compelling reasons:

Affordable Treatments Without Compromising QualityDental treatments in Hyderabad cost a fraction of what they do in Western countries. For example, a dental implant in the United States might cost upwards of $3,000, whereas the same procedure in Hyderabad costs between $500 to $1,000, maintaining comparable quality.

Advanced Infrastructure and TechnologyClinics like Avighna are equipped with cutting-edge technology such as 3D imaging, CAD/CAM systems, and digital X-rays, ensuring precision and efficacy in treatments.

Highly Skilled ProfessionalsHyderabad boasts some of the best dental professionals trained in prestigious institutions in India and abroad. These experts are adept at handling complex cases with a focus on patient satisfaction.

Seamless Connectivity and Tourism OpportunitiesHyderabad’s well-connected international airport makes it easy for patients to travel. The city’s tourist attractions—from Charminar to Ramoji Film City—offer an excellent blend of recovery and recreation.

Avighna Dental Clinic: The Top Dental Clinic in Hyderabad

1. A Patient-Centric Approach

Avighna Dental Clinic’s philosophy revolves around prioritizing patient comfort and care. From personalized consultations to post-treatment follow-ups, every aspect of the patient journey is meticulously crafted.

2. Multispecialty Expertise Under One Roof

The clinic offers a wide range of services, including:

Cosmetic Dentistry: Teeth whitening, veneers, and smile makeovers.

Restorative Dentistry: Dental implants, crowns, and bridges.

Orthodontics: Braces and Invisalign for all age groups.

Preventive Care: Routine cleanings, sealants, and oral hygiene education.

3. Global Standards and Accreditations

Avighna adheres to international sterilization protocols and safety standards, ensuring every patient receives the highest level of care.

4. Exceptional Team of Specialists

The clinic is home to a panel of experienced dentists, including implantologists, orthodontists, and cosmetic dentists, who leverage their expertise to deliver outstanding results.

Top Dental Trends Driving Patient Choices

To stay ahead in the competitive field of dental tourism, clinics must align with current trends. Here are some that resonate with Avighna’s offerings:

Digital DentistryDigital tools like intraoral scanners and 3D printing have revolutionized dental care. Avighna integrates these technologies to offer accurate and efficient treatments.

Minimally Invasive ProceduresWith a focus on patient comfort, treatments such as laser dentistry and guided implant surgery are becoming the norm.

Holistic Dental CareToday’s patients seek not just functional solutions but also aesthetic enhancements. Avighna specializes in smile makeovers that combine functionality with beauty.

TeleconsultationsCatering to international patients, Avighna offers virtual consultations to discuss treatment plans before patients arrive in Hyderabad.

Case Study: Sarah’s Smile Transformation

Sarah, a 35-year-old from the UK, visited Avighna Dental Clinic for a smile makeover. Her treatment included teeth whitening, veneers, and a minor gum contouring procedure. The total cost was 70% less than what she’d have paid in her home country. “Avighna not only transformed my smile but also made the entire process stress-free,” she shared. Her story exemplifies the clinic’s commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Exclusive Offers for Dental Tourists

To enhance its appeal to international patients, Avighna Dental Clinic provides:

Complimentary Airport Transfers

Discounted Treatment Packages

Assistance with Accommodation and Sightseeing

Expert Opinions on Dental Tourism in Hyderabad

Dr. Ramesh Gupta, a leading implantologist, says, “Hyderabad’s dental tourism industry thrives because of its ability to deliver world-class treatments at affordable rates. Clinics like Avighna have set benchmarks with their patient-centric approach and use of advanced technology.”

FAQs About Dental Tourism at Avighna

Q1: How can I book an appointment at Avighna Dental Clinic?A: Appointments can be booked through the clinic’s website or via email. Virtual consultations are also available for international patients.

Q2: What documents are needed for dental tourism in India?A: Ensure you carry a valid passport, visa, and medical records for a smooth experience.

Q3: How long will my treatment take?A: Treatment duration varies depending on the procedure. Avighna’s team provides detailed timelines during the consultation phase.

Conclusion

Hyderabad’s status as a global hub for dental tourism is undeniable, and Avighna Dental Clinic stands out as the top dental clinic in Hyderabad. Combining affordability, expertise, and advanced technology, it offers a seamless and enriching experience for patients worldwide. Whether it’s a simple cleaning or a complete smile makeover, Avighna ensures every patient leaves with confidence and satisfaction.

If you’re considering dental tourism, look no further than Hyderabad and Avighna Dental Clinic. Start your journey toward a healthier, brighter smile today!