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[aithusarosekiller]

Can't wait for when everyone stops making all the marauders American and instead focuses on the fact that Lily (+severus) was raised in an industrial midlands town in the years between WW2 and Thatcher. And then choose to think about how that may have impacted her life as someone who was raised in a lower-middle class family who likely had dangerous jobs in the industrial sector while her schoolmates for from ancient prestigious bloodlines who hated her for existing.

Or that the fact despite his parents being well-off, Remus as an outcast is a stereotype of the entire British working class and the way the government will always blame minorities or those on benefits as a way to keep them down and maintain power, ESPECIALLY when he grows up and has to scramble to keep his life together, as many council-housed Brits have to do

Or how the black brothers and James were both raised in really posh parts of the south. The black traditional family being strategically placed in a rich borough of London, only a small drive from Westminster itself to reinforce the way their family uphold and push for oppressive traditional values, mainly at the expense of those in typically poorer areas (like the midlands and north). James was likely raised in a large, wealthy rural area with a great separation from the rest of society, allowing him to form as an arrogant boy, disconnected from the rest of society until he was in school.

But that's probably never gonna happen tbf

[i-heart-yellowstone]

37 - Life on the Rigs

Part 38

Raised Fair Share of Hell

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Dutton ranch - Faith’s pov 

Shutting the truck door the wind blew some of my hair in my face when I walked back over to my parents who were waiting to say bye to me.  It was time for me and Cooper to go back to school.  I hadn't told them what he really would be doing since we had finished the weekend on a good note.  Cooper was leaning against the bed of his truck letting me say bye first.  “I'm gonna miss you, guys.” I hugged my mom and then my dad before adjusting the brown cowgirl hat sitting on my head. 

“We'll miss you.  I want you to make sure you don't let your grades slip but to also have fun.” My mom squeezed me with another hug. 

Sparing her a smile.  “I know, mom.” 

“Norris.” My father gained his attention causing him to look up from his boots.  “Remember the promise you made to me.” 

He gulped nervously.  “I will, sir.” 

“Daddy, don't be too tough on him now.  We're all getting along let's just leave it at that.” Stepping away from my mom I wrapped my arms around him in a hug and he kissed my forehead before breaking the hug. 

“Faith! Faith, wait!” 

Whipping my head in the direction of the voice I saw Ryan and the other ranch hands coming up to us.  “Ryan! What are y'all doing.  You're supposed to be working.” 

“We can’t let this kid leave without this first.” Lioyd revealed something from behind his back when Cooper made his way over the Bunkhouse crew.  In the older cowboys hands was a black cowboy hat that looked to be completely new. 

Ryan put a hand on his hip explaining to us.  “It costs us all a week's pay.  But if he's going to be a part of this place.  He has to somewhat look the part.” 

“Thanks, guys.” I grinned at the simple gesture. 

Cooper caught the hat in his hands once Lioyd tossed it in his direction.  He slowly moved it around in his hands, nearly speechless.  “Thanks - thank you.” 

“It ain’t a freaking rattlesnake try it on.” Teeter smacked her lips together when she talked. 

Cooper flipped the hat over setting the cowboy hat on top of his head.  It pushed down some of his curly hair where he kinda looked similar to my father when he was his age.  “How does it look?” He asked moving his head around before the bunkhouse gang started clapping and cheering. 

“Ain’t half bad, Norris.” My father remarked with his hands stuffed into the deep pockets of his brown jacket. 

Cooper shifted his gaze over to me.  “What do you think, babe?” I stepped over to him, grabbing his shoulders connecting my lips with his own.  I felt him smiling into our kiss before I broke it seeing the tiny smile on his lips grow bigger. 

“I think it makes you more handsome.” Dropping my hands from his shoulders looking back over to my parents when I heard my mother chuckling behind me.  “What’s so funny, mama?” 

She laid her head on my fathers shoulder once he tugged her against his side, draping one arm over her shoulder.  “Girls always like a man in uniform or in our case a man in a cowboy hat.” Sending her a grin Cooper chuckles before we finally got into the truck and started our long drive back to the campus. 

Midland Texas - one week later 

Sitting in class I was right in the middle of an exam for my class when I heard my phone blaring off an alarm. “Ms. Dutton, phones are supposed to be silent during exams.” My professor scoffed seeing me rummaging around in my backpack ignoring the paper test laying in front of me. 

“I'm sorry Ms. Thornton.  I'll turn it off - I have to go. I'm sorry.” Unlocking my phone it flashed a pin on the site that Cooper was supposed to be working on.  The message that appeared read ‘explosion 911.’ 

My professor came over to my desk.  “Ms. Dutton I'm not asking again.” 

“I'll make it up later.  I have to go.” Picking up my backpack and jacket I ran out the front door and all the way back to my dorm room.  Kicking opened the door mu roommate jumped up slightly from the bed.  “I need your car, Caroline!” 

She asked a question I didn't have time for. “Why.  What happened?” 

“Just give me your keys now!” I raised my voice at her before she tossed me they keys and I scammed the door closed going to get her car from the parking lot.  Once inside the car I dialed the first number I can think of, my father.  It took a minute before his picture came through on the video call. 

“Hey, baby.  I kinda can't talk right now.  We're about to push some pairs up the road.” 

I blurted out the words.  “Cooper sent me an emergency alert text, daddy.” 

“What happened to him?” My father asked before I heard my mothers voice coming up behind him. “I thought he was in college like you are.” 

“Is our girl alright?” 

“He dropped out to work the oil patch with his father.” Sniffing through some tears I put my foot down on the gas harder needing to get to the hospital as fast as I possibly could.  “I don't know, daddy.  I - I ran out of my exam and am on my way to the hospital.” 

“You skipped an exam!” My mother scolded me. 

I raised my voice at her.  “Mom, Cooper is in the hospital.  I don't care about my exam - I'll make it up but he could have died today!” 

“Sweetheart, take a deep breath and don't assume the worst.  It won’t do you any good.” My father said in a calming tone seeing I was close to bursting into tears. 

Sucking in a breath I clear my throat doing what he had told me, feeling somewhat better after the fact.  “Okay, daddy.” 

“Faith, just drive safely there and call us once you know anything more.” My mother responded before I nodded ending the call. 

“I will.  Bye.” 

“Bye honey.” They both said hanging up the phone.  Finally making it to the Midland hospital I slammed the car door shut running inside until I found the nearest check-in desk.  “Norris - um Cooper Norris’s room number please.” 

“Are you friend or family?” The nurse asked me. 

Putting my hands on the countertop I didn’t have time or patience to wait.  “I’m his girlfriend.  Look, just give me the darn room number.” 

“He’s in ER-5.” The nurse finally answered my question. 

Nodding my head I spun around on my feet. I bolted towards the hallway and into the direction of his room number.  I nearly made it into his room until I crashed right into someone heading into the same room as me.  “Thank you.  Cooper! - ow! Hey. Watch it asshole!” Rubbing the side of my head I brushed my tousled hair out of my face seeing an older guy sitting up on the tile floor. 

“Where are you running so fast, little lady?” The older man was wearing a white dress shirt with jeans and black boots.  He picked up his white straw hat off the tile floor. 

Pushing myself up from the floor dusting off my clothes at the same time as he does.  “Cooper Norris’s room.  Why are you dying to see him?” 

“He’s my son.” He responded. 

I coughed feeling my whole body go cold in utter shock.  “You’re his father.” 

“Yeah I am.  Now mind telling me who the hell you are?” 

“Faith Dutton - um Cooper!”  I chuckled, rushing into the room needing to see my boyfriend.  “Oh my god.” 

Covering my mouth with my hands he was laying in a bed completely covered in ash dust from the explosion and his right hand had a vital monitor on his index finger before he focused his gaze on me standing at his bedside.  “Faith, you - how did you know I was here?” 

“You’re phone sent me a emergency alert message when you called an ambulance.” Crossing the room I sat down on the edge of the bed tucking hair behind my ear.  “I also met a family member of yours.” 

He raised a brow curiously. “Who? “

“Your father.   And I mean I literally tackled him onto the ground which is a great first impression.” Throwing my hands up in the air I put my face in my hands hearing my boyfriend reply to someone else. 

“Oh boy.” Cooper brought a hand to his face dropping his hand hearing his father enter the room.  “What happened to your hand?”

He pulled up the rolling stool chair holding his cowboy hat in his lap.  “Well, here's a life lesson worth filing away. When hammer hits hand, hammer wins. Your turn.” 

“I don't know. They sent me to the truck to fetch a pipe wrench. Next thing I know, I'm flying through the air.  And just like that, three widows and six orphans.” Cooper explained slowly. 

“Eight orphans.” His father corrected him with a stern tone.  “Here's reason number one of about 300 why you might want to find a better way of making a living.” 

Cooper rolled his eyes scoffing.  “What am I gonna do? Sit in an office and sell fucking computer chips?” 

“Yeah, maybe. I know what I'm gonna do. When they sew up what's left of my fucking finger, I'm gonna drive over to Luis's house and tell his wife she's lost a husband and two nephews.  And then I'm going over to Armando's house. and do the same kind of thing.  And then I'm going out to Elvio's house to tell a 22-year-old mother to break out the fucking want ads and get a job.” He explained and I parted my lips feeling even worse that I snapped off at him now. 

Mumbling under my breath I felt bad for the families who had lost someone today.  “That’s a rough day.” 

“No time to grieve, no time to mourn. 'Cause banks don't wait.” His father explained further on.  “You might want to look at the want ads yourself, you selfish little son of a bitch, before I'm having the same conversation with your mother as I'm about to have with Elvio's wife.”

Cooper watches his father begin to walk away and he’s nearly out of the room till he asks in a snarky tone. “If I'm so selfish, what does that make you?” 

“A divorced alcoholic with $500,000 in debt...and I'm one of the lucky ones.” Cooper's father paused in the doorway turning around to answer his question.  He snapped his fingers on his non-bandaged hand pointing at me sternly.  “Dutton, was it?  I’m gonna need to speak with you outside in the hallway for a minute.” 

“Right now?” I questioned not expecting him to boss me around like he was. 

He nodded exiting the hospital room.  “Yeah, right fucking now.” 

“Good luck.” Cooper told me when I climbed down from his hospital bed going into the hallway with his father.  I paused, turning around sending him the middle finger. 

[littlequeenies]

Carmen Jane Plant

Carmen Jane Plant is the daughter of Maureen and Robert Plant. She works as a professional dancer and teaches belly-dancing and ethnic dancing. She produced the 2018 show ‘The Serpent Slayer’.

Early Years and Family

[Robert, Maureen, and little Carmen at the family's farmhouse near Kidderminster, Worcestershire, 1970]

Carmen Jane Plant is the eldest children and the only daughter of Led Zeppelin's frontman Robert Plant and his wife Maureen née Wilson. She was born on 21st October 1968 in Birmingham, England and has two younger brothers, Karac Pendra Plant and Logan Romero Plant. She has a younger half brother from her father's side, Jesse Lee Plant aka Jordan Plant.

Carmen is of Indian descent from her mother's side and of Romani descent from her father's. The 1972 Led Zeppelin song, “The Ocean,” actually references Carmen in one of the lyrics: "‘I’m singin’ all my songs to the girl who won my heart/She’s only three years old but it’s a real fine way to start".

[Robert with his children Karac and Carmen at their farm, filmed in 1973 and seen in Led Zeppelin film's "The Song Remains the Same", released on 1976.]

During the 1970s, she attended the Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School in Stourbridge, West Midlands.

On October 2007 Robert admitted he regrets staying on tour throughout the 1970’s because he feels his daughter grew up without knowing who he was. Robert claimed she once mistook him for a burglar after he came home from a particularly long tour: "What I recall for the first two years is my daughter not really knowing who I was and getting rather agitated when I came back off tour, as she thought I’d come to rob the house."

In an interview for the People magazine (December 20 1976) Robert explains: "Carmen used to think she had two fathers—the one whose singing she heard through the speakers and the one on whose knee she was sitting. They [Carmen and Karac] love it when I come back to tell them tales."

Car accident and Karac's death

[The Plants with Scarlet Page (C) in 1976]

Carmen was also a passenger in Robert and Maureen Plant's car involved in a road accident on the Greek island of Rhodes on 4 August 1975. Maureen was driving a hired Austin Mini with her husband and their children plus Scarlet Page. The Plant family were seriously injured when the car skidded off the road and collided with a tree but Scarlet Page was unhurt. In the back-seat, Carmen suffered a broken wrist, cuts and bruises. Scarlet's mum Charlotte Martin and Maureen's sister Shirley Wilson, who were following in the car behind managed to get medical help.

In 1977, Carmen also became ill with the same stomach enteritis which took the life of her younger brother Karac Plant, aged only 6.

Personal Life

[Carmen and Robert in 1988]

On 21 November 1989, Led Zeppelin reformed with Jason Bonham on drums, for Carmen's 21st birthday party at Hen & Chickens public house in Oldbury, West Midlands. They performed 'Trampled Under Foot', 'Misty Mountain Hop', and 'Rock and Roll', with Chris Blackwell and Phil Johnstone in support. The Nashville Teens and Jimmy Page's daughter Scarlet Page, were also in attendance.

[Carmen with Charlie Jones]

Carmen Plant got married to Jimmy Page and Robert Plant's bass player Stephen Charles "Charlie" Jones (born 13 Oct 1965), at St. Peter's Church, on 18 May 1991. Their wedding reception was held in a series of marquees at Robert's farm at Kidderminster. Roy Harper's song 'Evening Star' was written for Carmen for the occasion.

Carmen and Charlie Jones have three children, their eldest a daughter named Sunny Plant-Jones (born 1993). The family lives in Bath, Somerset.

Professional Career and Recent Years

Carmen Plant Jones works as a professional dancer and teaches belly-dancing and ethnic dancing. She was tutored in belly-dancing by Serena Ramzy, wife of Hossam Ramzy who performed in Page and Plant's "No Quarter Middle Eastern orchestra". Carmen Plant has appeared at the Rivermead Womad Music Festival, Glastonbury Festival, and with the Babylon Arabic Ensemble.Carmen continues to carry on the family’s musical legacy through Middle Eastern-inspired performing arts. In a 2018 article about her dance production ‘The Serpent Slayer’, Carmen Jane Plant acknowledges her fortunate upbringing: “I come from a musical family, obviously through my dad, my husband, and my children as well. Thanks to my dad, I grew up listening to an alternative and eclectic range from a young age and that really provided the inspiration for me to get involved with all kinds of music. It’s all that I’ve known really, so it’s great that I can put this all in to practice.”

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[hesbuckcompton-baby]

Notes on historical context

A huge part of fic writing in the HBO War fandom lies in historical research - I'm sure my writer friends can all attest to this - and it's personally one of my favourite parts of the whole process! As a result, I've decided to compile a few notes on the history used in my two current MoTA fics; I'm Your Man and Better Off

I'm aware this probably isn't interesting to a lot of people, but to any kindred spirits I hope you enjoy 😂

I'm Your Man

Frankie's hometown - Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town in the county of Warwickshire in the English West Midlands, which has existed as a settlements since the Roman occupation, but is particularly notable for being the birthplace of famous playwright William Shakespeare. The house in which Shakespeare grew up in remains a popular tourist attraction, evidencing visits from several notable writers including Charles Dickens and Lord Byron.

The Coventry Blitz

In Chapter 4, Frankie references the Coventry Blitz - a series of bombing raids between 1940-42, most notably on the night of 14th November 1940. In a single night, two-thirds of the city's buildings were damaged or destroyed, making it the most concentrated bombing of an English city in the entire war. In the aftermath, the word 'Coventration' was coined by Joseph Goebells to refer to the act of completely destroying a city through aerial attacks. I have spoken to people who lived in the towns around Coventry during this time who recall large groups of displaced families walking from town to town in search of shelter, as the destruction of housing was so extensive that people could not remain within the city.

Rationing

In the first few chapters, Frankie makes several references to the state of food rationing in 1943. Throughout the Second World War, food supply in the UK was severely limited due to its reliance on imports, and the economic state was so dire following the war that Britain continued rationing until 1954. Huge campaigns were introduced encouraging people to grow and supply their own food, and many commodities became unavailable due to shortages in certain ingredients. One such example was the production of Cadbury's chocolate, which had to be altered to 'Ration chocolate' due to milk shortages.

The Young Visiters by Daisy Ashford

In Chapter 7, Frankie is seen reading The Young Visiters, a hugely popular book published in 1919. The book's charm and popularity came from its author, as Daisy Ashford was allegedly only nine years old at the time of publication, and her unconventional writing and youthful misunderstanding of Victorian high society lend to the book's rather bizarre sense of humour.

Education

In Chapter 6, Rosie learns to his surprise that Frankie has not attended school since she was 14 years old. Under the 1918 Education Act, the school leaving age was raised from 12 to 14 years old, with high drop-out rates due to the inaccessibility of many schools to the working class.

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Better Off

The ATS

The Auxiliary Territorial Service was active from 1938, and operated as the women's branch of the British Army until it was absorbed into the Women's Royal Army Corps in 1949. The National Service Act of 1941 called for all unmarried women between the ages of 20 and 30 to join one of Britain's auxiliary services, and by 1943 nine of out every ten women were taking an active role in the war effort. Due to manpower shortages, many ATS women took on roles in radar and anti-aircraft defense, resulting over 700 casualties throughout the war. Most notable of the ATS volunteers was Princess Elizabeth Windsor (later Elizabeth II), who worked as a mechanic as well as driving lorries and ambulances.

The Manchester Blitz

The attack which killed Susie's sister Ellie was a part of a series of bombing raids known as the Manchester Blitz, which took place between 1940 and 1942. Manchester and its surrounding towns were key for war production, and as such targeted heavily by the Luftwaffe, resulting in approximately 1,000 deaths. The nights of the 22nd and 23rd of December 1940 were the most devastating attacks on Manchester during the war, with more than 450 tons of explosives dropped across the two consecutive nights.

Back-to-back houses

The home that Susie's family were raised in was part of a large wave of construction in the UK of so-called 'back-to-backs', designed to support the huge influx of working-class families moving into urban areas during the Industrial Revolution. Back-to-backs were built quickly and cheaply, and named due to their shared back walls, which saw one row of houses facing the street and another rear row facing either another road or an interior courtyard. These houses were often very cramped, with only one room per floor, and usually had two to three stories, occasionally with a cellar too.

It was rare for back-to-backs to accommodate indoor plumbing, with washhouses and toilets located outside in the yards. Due to poor living conditions, the construction of new back-to-backs was forbidden in 1909 after a report discovered mortality rates to be significantly higher than those of people living in other styles of housing. Waves of slum clearance before and after the Second World War saw the numbers of back-to-backs decline rapidly, and Leeds remains the only area of England that still contains large numbers of livable back-to-backs. The only surviving courtyard back-to-backs now exist in Birmingham, preserved as a museum.

[mrhaitch]

Living in London, I feel like a lot of incidents are isolated attacks that you dont hear about as opposed to organised riots. Whilst there have been some riots in the more conservative areas (like Walthamstow and Chingford) and more towards Central, in East London especially, I've experienced and heard of isolated anti-immigrant/muslim 'attacks' where it's one or two people that are perpetrators.

East London is the MOST multicultural place you'll find, but my dad's car was kicked in by some white guys literally two days ago. Thank God he was already in the car and was able to drive off, but I've found that it's mostly incidents like these.

In Whitechapel, which is literally full to the brim with Muslims, a young girls hijab was ripped off a month or two ago. Whilst I don't live in Whitechapel, me and my mum have been called nasty names to the point where my mum didn't feel like it was safe wearing her face veil anymore. Islamic private schools have been subjected to attacks as well and generally havent been perceived well, but this is nothing new. It's been happening for years, but you don't really hear about them because it's isolated incidents. I only know because I've been in those spaces and environments and have experienced it personally.

Loads of my friends don't feel like it's safe to go out being women because of the new wave of anti-muslim/poc sentiment and people mainly targeting women. Again, whilst this is nothing new from my experience of being born and raised in London, the anti-muslim/immigrant sentiment has only grown, and certain individuals are feeling braver because of the nationwide riots.

But there's a sense of community in London because of its multiculturalism that other places up North and around the UK don't have. Where you have some people committing hate crimes, you have others that are staunchly outspoken against it and that are really supportive, which I'm forever grateful for. My neighbours are absolutely wonderful, and I know that I'm completely safe with them, I know that if anything was to happen, I'd have people supporting me.

Its weird though because London is one of those places where you'll find there are extremely wealthy areas right next to some of the most destitute places, driving through Bow Road/Mile End Road/Whitechapel Road to Aldgate is a perfect example of that, you can see where it immediately changes and switches up. Same with Hackney and Shoreditch, you walk for 5-10 minutes, and it's like you've entered a whole new realm, likewise with Canary Wharf. It's kind of dystopian, tbh and literally, all the new buildings being built are high-rise 2/3 bedroom flats that obviously aren't for families.

It's like the with the new architecture too is trying to push families out. Alongside the serious underfunding of government facilities like public libraries and gyms. Over the past couple of years, dozens of libraries across have been closed, and public gyms have been sold off to private organisations. Youth facilities are horrendous, too. I've gone completely off on a tangent here, and I do apologise. But I just think it's so crazy that London has some of the poorest areas in the whole UK with poverty being at 25% I think (correct me if I'm wrong) just after the North and West Midlands which is around 28%.

I really shouldn't complain because I know in London we are so fortunate to have such an interconnected train/tube system and that our health care and schools are much more funded than those outside of London. But with more business and wealthier people coming in, the costs in London are increasing so much more disproportionately to wages.

My mum works in the NHS, and what the government did is before increasing the London living wage, they increased the NHS staff wages by 5%, compared to the London living wage by 10%. The NHS HCAS didn't increase, however, and stayed the same. On top of that, NHS staff are subjected to higher national insurances. I think it's just ridiculous. Anyways, I apologise for the long and rambling ask, and I totally lost focus. I hope you have an amazing day, and there's no pressure to answer this whatsoever <33

Nothing further to add here, as I'm not that familiar with London - call it a northerner's suspicion - but will definitely provide further insight to people less familiar with the UK.

[dhaaruni]

These southern cultures developed what anthropologists call a “culture of honor tradition” in which males treasure their honor and believed it can be diminished if an insult, slight or wrong were ignored. “In an honor culture you have to be vigilant about people impugning your reputation and part of that is to show that you can’t be pushed around,” says University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign psychologist Dov Cohen, who conducted a series of experiments with Nisbett demonstrating the persistence of these quick-to-insult characteristics in university students. White male students from the southern regions lashed out in anger at insults and slights that those from northern ones ignored or laughed off. “Arguments over pocket change or popsicles in these Southern cultures can result in people getting killed, but what’s at stake isn’t the popsicle, it’s personal honor.” [...] By contrast, the Yankee and Midland cultural legacies featured factors that dampened deadly violence by individuals. The Puritan founders of Yankeedom promoted self-doubt and self-restraint, and their Unitarian and Congregational spiritual descendants believed vengeance would not receive the approval of an all-knowing God (though there were plenty of loopholes permitting the mistreatment of indigenous people and others regarded as being outside the community.) This region was the center of the 19th-century death penalty reform movement, which began eliminating capital punishment for burglary, robbery, sodomy and other nonlethal crimes, and today none of the states it controls permit executions save New Hampshire, which hasn’t killed a person since 1939. The Midlands were founded by pacifist Quakers and attracted likeminded emigrants who set the cultural tone. “Mennonites, Amish, the Harmonists of Western Pennsylvania, the Moravians in Bethlehem and a lot of German Lutheran pietists came who were part of a tradition which sees violence as being completely incompatible with Christian fellowship,” says Joseph Slaughter, an assistant professor at Wesleyan University’s religion department who co-directs the school’s Center for the Study of Guns and Society.

[yourtouchismidas]

Thank you for the tags @bookish-strawberry and @hereyeswerefilledwiththestars 

15 questions /15 mutuals 

1. Are you named after anyone? no but my dad named me rather than my mum which i think is quite cute.

2. When was the last time you cried? last week when i got in a fight with my bf (all resolved now haha) i used to be such a crier, but i dont cry that much anymore.

3. Do you have kids? no and i dont think i want them? willing to let my mind change though as i get older but right now im thinking no. 

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot? a reasonable amount i think 

5. What the first thing you notice about people? vibes. i notice different physical features depending on what they look like. but i feel like im an intuitive person and can always pick up on whether a person is good and kind when i first meet them. 

6. What's your eye colour? blue 

7. Scary movies or happy endings? happy endings. but i much prefer a bitter sweet ending. or an inconclusive ending that drives me crazy. but i dont like scary movies so out of these two, happy endings. 

8. Any special talents? i can do a pretty good dolphin noise. 

9. Where were you born? the midlands in england.

10. What are your hobbies? writing (though hopefully this will one day be my career), reading, playing ukulele, riding my bike, watching good telly, playing sims. 

11. Do you have any pets? i dont. i wish i could have a cat or a dog. but my building doesn’t allow them. i do also feel like i dont want to be too tied down yet and having a pet does tie you down a bit as they need a good home. 

12. What sports do you play have you played? i used to be a gymnast. now i just go to the gym, do some yoga, and go bike riding. 

13. How tall are you? i am five foot four

14. Favourite subject in school? english. i loved it for obvious reasons. but also in year ten and eleven we had a really sexy english teacher and he was also really nice and everyone loved him. everyone either fancied him or respected him for being so hot so everyone behaved and we just learnt english haha. 

15. Dream job? published author. i would die happy. 

I don’t think I have fifteen mutuals and I definitely don’t have fifteen mutuals that haven’t already done this so I’m going to tag @justanamesstuff and @irllydontgetit and anyone who wants to do it! 

[bearsinpotatosacks]

15 Questions and 15 Mutuals

Tagged by both @caveiratimida and @pollyna

Are you Named After Anyone? Nope

When's the last time you cried? Saturday after an eventful first driving lesson (revved too hard then stalled it)

Do you have kids? Nope, don't want any either

Do you use sarcasm lot? Yes, at least I think I do

What's the first thing you notice about about people? Not sure, I think I just get vibes off people

What's your eye colour? Brown

Scary movie or happy ending? Happy ending every time

Any special talents? Writing, I guess? Or maybe my sprint finish at the end of a run

Where were you born? In the midlands in the UK, not telling you where

Do you have any hobbies? Writing and running

Do you have any pets? Yes! A cat called Maggie

What sports do/have you played? I run if that counts

How tall are you? 5'6"

What was your favourite subject in school? Most of them apart from Geography, but I was especially good at RE, English and History

Dream job? Author or what I'm doing now in Pharmacy

Can't think of anyone to tag who hasn't already done it, so anyone who wants to

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The Scoop on Protein Ingredients: A Dive into Market Insights

The Protein Playfield: Not Just for Gym Buffs Anymore

In 2021, the protein ingredients market flexed its muscles at a robust $4.80 billion. Fast forward to 2030, and we’re looking at a bulging $67.77 billion — that’s a whopping 5.8% growth rate. No, it’s not the latest cryptocurrency, but it sure sounds like a market you’d want to explore.

The Hungry Demand: What’s Driving the Protein Frenzy?

Turns out, our insatiable appetite for protein-infused delights is steering this market’s ship. From cold cuts to bakery wonders, protein ingredients are making their mark in the culinary universe. Who’s to blame? Well, health-conscious and aging consumers who’ve developed a taste for satiety, muscle repair, weight loss, and energy balance — sounds like the ultimate combo, right?

Animal vs. Plant: The Protein Showdown

Animal-based products are having a moment, especially in the U.S. It’s like the Hollywood of protein sources. But wait, plant-based proteins are also stepping into the spotlight, with soy protein leading the pack. The FDA even gave soy a nod for reducing LDL cholesterol — the golden ticket for soy enthusiasts.

Market Magic: The Growth Spells

Magic, you say? Well, not quite, but product innovations and technological advancements are working their charm. Isolates, with their high dispersibility and fine particle size, are the unsung heroes in dairy applications. And guess what? Consumers believe in the health benefits, making protein ingredients the superheroes of the food industry.

For More Information: https://www.skyquestt.com/report/protein-ingredients-market

Numbers Game: Betting on Growth

North America is already hogging the limelight, claiming over 33.56% of the revenue share in 2022. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is gearing up for the fastest growth rate at 6.3%, thanks to countries like China and India turning into protein hotspots.

Animal or Plant? The Market Dilemma

Animal proteins are like the popular kids at school, securing 78.94% of the revenue share in 2022. Why? Because they’ve got all the essential amino acids for a healthy lifestyle. Plant proteins, on the other hand, are the rising stars, set to dazzle with a CAGR of 9.1%, thanks to the growing love for plant-based diets.

Food & Beverage Takes the Crown

In the protein kingdom, food and beverage rule with a significant revenue share of 39.21% in 2022. Whey proteins, known for their cost-effectiveness, play a crucial role in the bakery and confectionery industry. Animal feed isn’t far behind, gearing up for the fastest CAGR of 6.3% — animals need their protein fix too!

Meet the Players: The Avengers of Protein Ingredients

In this protein-packed saga, there are key players making waves — Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, Kerry Group, and more. It’s like assembling the Avengers of the protein world, each bringing their unique powers to the table.

Trends to Watch: Sustainability and Plant-Powered Marvels

The protein world is evolving, and sustainability is the buzzword. Stakeholders are on a mission for responsible sourcing, whether it’s plant-based proteins or ethically produced animal-derived proteins. It’s all about minimizing ecological footprints and creating a protein-powered utopia.

The Final Scoop: A Market Forecast Without the Crystal Ball

As we peek into the protein crystal ball, the forecast looks promising. The market is on a trajectory of sustainable growth, driven by the global pursuit of health and wellness. Plant-based proteins are having their moment, taste and texture challenges are the villains that need conquering, and key players are joining forces for a protein-filled future.

There you have it — the not-so-robotic scoop on the Global Protein Ingredients Market. So, whether you’re a protein enthusiast or just curious about the culinary world’s protein secrets, this market is serving up a dish of growth and innovation. Bon appétit!

About Us-

SkyQuest Technology Group is a Global Market Intelligence, Innovation Management & Commercialization organization that connects innovation to new markets, networks & collaborators for achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

Contact Us-

SkyQuest Technology Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

1 Apache Way,

Westford,

Massachusetts 01886

USA (+1) 617–230–0741

Email- info@skyquestt.com

Website: https://www.skyquestt.com

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The Scoop on Protein Ingredients: A dive into Market Insights

The Protein Playfield: Not Just for Gym Buffs Anymore

In 2021, the protein ingredients market flexed its muscles at a robust $4.80 billion. Fast forward to 2030, and we’re looking at a bulging $67.77 billion — that’s a whopping 5.8% growth rate. No, it’s not the latest cryptocurrency, but it sure sounds like a market you’d want to explore.

The Hungry Demand: What’s Driving the Protein Frenzy?

Turns out, our insatiable appetite for protein-infused delights is steering this market’s ship. From cold cuts to bakery wonders, protein ingredients are making their mark in the culinary universe. Who’s to blame? Well, health-conscious and aging consumers who’ve developed a taste for satiety, muscle repair, weight loss, and energy balance — sounds like the ultimate combo, right?

Animal vs. Plant: The Protein Showdown

Animal-based products are having a moment, especially in the U.S. It’s like the Hollywood of protein sources. But wait, plant-based proteins are also stepping into the spotlight, with soy protein leading the pack. The FDA even gave soy a nod for reducing LDL cholesterol — the golden ticket for soy enthusiasts.

Market Magic: The Growth Spells

Magic, you say? Well, not quite, but product innovations and technological advancements are working their charm. Isolates, with their high dispersibility and fine particle size, are the unsung heroes in dairy applications. And guess what? Consumers believe in the health benefits, making protein ingredients the superheroes of the food industry.

For More Information: https://www.skyquestt.com/report/protein-ingredients-market

Numbers Game: Betting on Growth

North America is already hogging the limelight, claiming over 33.56% of the revenue share in 2022. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is gearing up for the fastest growth rate at 6.3%, thanks to countries like China and India turning into protein hotspots.

Animal or Plant? The Market Dilemma

Animal proteins are like the popular kids at school, securing 78.94% of the revenue share in 2022. Why? Because they’ve got all the essential amino acids for a healthy lifestyle. Plant proteins, on the other hand, are the rising stars, set to dazzle with a CAGR of 9.1%, thanks to the growing love for plant-based diets.

Food & Beverage Takes the Crown

In the protein kingdom, food and beverage rule with a significant revenue share of 39.21% in 2022. Whey proteins, known for their cost-effectiveness, play a crucial role in the bakery and confectionery industry. Animal feed isn’t far behind, gearing up for the fastest CAGR of 6.3% — animals need their protein fix too!

Meet the Players: The Avengers of Protein Ingredients

In this protein-packed saga, there are key players making waves — Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, Kerry Group, and more. It’s like assembling the Avengers of the protein world, each bringing their unique powers to the table.

Trends to Watch: Sustainability and Plant-Powered Marvels

The protein world is evolving, and sustainability is the buzzword. Stakeholders are on a mission for responsible sourcing, whether it’s plant-based proteins or ethically produced animal-derived proteins. It’s all about minimizing ecological footprints and creating a protein-powered utopia.

The Final Scoop: A Market Forecast Without the Crystal Ball

As we peek into the protein crystal ball, the forecast looks promising. The market is on a trajectory of sustainable growth, driven by the global pursuit of health and wellness. Plant-based proteins are having their moment, taste and texture challenges are the villains that need conquering, and key players are joining forces for a protein-filled future.

There you have it — the not-so-robotic scoop on the Global Protein Ingredients Market. So, whether you’re a protein enthusiast or just curious about the culinary world’s protein secrets, this market is serving up a dish of growth and innovation. Bon appétit!

About Us-

SkyQuest Technology Group is a Global Market Intelligence, Innovation Management & Commercialization organization that connects innovation to new markets, networks & collaborators for achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

Contact Us-

SkyQuest Technology Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

1 Apache Way,

Westford,

Massachusetts 01886

USA (+1) 617–230–0741

Email- info@skyquestt.com

Website: https://www.skyquestt.com

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Mansfield Scores £20M in Levelling Up Partnership

A Major Boost for Mansfield’s Future Mansfield: A New Chapter in Urban Regeneration Mansfield emerges as the third area to benefit from the government's ambitious £400 million Levelling Up Partnership. This significant investment earmarks £20 million for Mansfield, marking a pivotal moment in the town's history. The funding aims to enhance the town center, improve connectivity, support the most deprived areas, and provide vital services. Additionally, the initiative focuses on steering young people away from crime and anti-social behavior, thereby priming Mansfield for future investment opportunities.   Transformative Projects on the Horizon Comprehensive Investments for Community and Infrastructure Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Michael Gove, has emphasized the Levelling Up Partnerships as a crucial mechanism for driving change in areas long overlooked. The £20 million allocation for Mansfield will focus on several key projects: - Remodeling Housing Estates: £7.4 million is allocated to remodel the Bellamy and Oak Tree estates, enhancing housing quality and access to essential services. - Mansfield Connect Project: With £5 million funding, this project, in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, aims to develop green construction skills and modern construction methods. - Youth Center Development: A sum of £3.2 million will establish a youth center on the Bellamy estate to counter crime and anti-social behavior. - Town Center Revitalization: £2 million is designated for streetscaping and improving public spaces in Mansfield’s center. - Enhancing Local Connectivity: A £2 million investment targets improvements at the Sainsbury’s junction to alleviate traffic issues. - Family Hub Refurbishments: An investment of £300,000 will upgrade South Mansfield Family Hubs for better family and youth support. - School Readiness Pilot: Nottingham Trent University will run a pilot program in deprived neighborhoods, funded with £250,000. - Council Funding: Another £250,000 is allocated for Mansfield District Council to explore economic and cultural opportunities under the new East Midlands devolution deal.   Local Leaders’ Perspectives Embracing Opportunities for Mansfield Andrew Abrahams, Executive Mayor of Mansfield District Council, has welcomed the funding, recognizing its potential to significantly impact the district's communities. He highlights the investment as a catalyst for fulfilling Mansfield’s aspirations, bringing transformative changes to its most deprived areas. Ben Bradley MP, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, echoes this sentiment, noting the investment's potential to address long-term issues, particularly in disadvantaged areas.   Nationwide Impact of Levelling Up Partnerships Expanding Opportunities Across the UK Mansfield joins 20 areas set to receive tailored support through Levelling Up Partnerships, as announced in the Spring Budget 2023. Furthermore, this initiative, extending to Scotland, concentrates on areas in dire need of upliftment. Consequently, the government commits to detailing regeneration packages for all areas in England that are part of the Levelling Up Partnership over the next 18 months.   Mansfield’s Cumulative Investment Building on Previous Funding Successes This new funding builds on Mansfield's recent investments, including £20 million from the Long-Term Plan for Towns and £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund. Additionally, the town has benefited from a £12.3 million Town Deal and £2.9 million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Overall, the government has committed over £13 billion through various funds to improve daily life across the UK. Sources: THX News, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities & The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP. Read the full article