#Mexican industrial design

[arc-hus]

González Luna Building, Guadalajara, Mexico - Estudio Macias Peredo

[thefearandnow]

So with Oppenheimer coming out tomorrow, I feel a certain level of responsibility to share some important resources for people to understand more about the context of the Manhattan Project. Because for my family, it’s not just a piece of history but an ongoing struggle that’s colonized and irradiated generations of New Mexicans’ lives and altered our identity forever. Not only has the legacy of the Manhattan Project continued to harm and displace Indigenous and Hispanic people but it’s only getting bigger: Biden recently tasked the Los Alamos National Lab facility to create 30 more plutonium pits (the core of a nuclear warhead) by 2026. So this is a list of articles, podcasts and books to check out to hear the real stories of the local people living with this unique legacy that’s often overlooked. 

This is simply the latest mainstream interest in the Oppenheimer story and it always ALWAYS silences the trauma of the brown people the US government took advantage of to make their death star. I might see the movie, I honestly might not. I’m not trying to judge anyone for seeing what I’m sure will be an entertaining piece of art. I just want y’all to leave the theater knowing that this story goes beyond what’s on the screen and touches real people’s lives: people whose whole families died of multiple cancers from radiation from the Trinity test, people who’s ancestral lands were poisoned, people who never came back from their job because of deadly work conditions. This is our story too.

The first and best place to learn more about this history and how to support those still resisting is to follow Tewa Women United. They’ve assembled an incredible list of resources from the people who’ve been fighting this fight the longest.

https://tewawomenunited.org/2023/07/oppenheimer-and-the-other-side-of-the-story

The writer Alicia Inez Guzman is currently writing a series about the nuclear industrial complex in New Mexico, its history and cultural impacts being felt today.

https://searchlightnm.org/my-nuclear-family/

https://searchlightnm.org/the-abcs-of-a-nuclear-education/

https://searchlightnm.org/plutonium-by-degrees/

Danielle Prokop at Source NM is an excellent reporter (and friend) who has been covering activists fighting for Downwinder status from the federal government. They’re hoping that the success of Oppenheimer will bring new attention to their cause.

https://sourcenm.com/2023/07/19/anger-hope-for-nm-downwinders/

https://sourcenm.com/2022/01/27/new-mexico-downwinders-demand-recognition-justice/

One often ignored side of the Manhattan Project story that’s personal for me is that the government illegally seized the land that the lab facilities eventually were built on. Before 1942, it was homesteading land for ranchers for more than 30 families (my grandpa’s side of the family was one). But when the location was decided, the government evicted the residents, bought their land for peanuts and used their cattle for target practice. Descendants of the homesteaders later sued and eventually did get compensated for their treatment (though many say it was far below what they were owed)

https://www.hcn.org/issues/175/5654

Myrriah Gomez is an incredible scholar in this field, working as a historian, cultural anthropologist and activist using a framework of “nuclear colonialism” to foreground the Manhattan Project. Her book Nuclear Nuevo Mexico is an amazing collection of oral stories and archival record that positions New Mexico’s era of nuclear colonialism in the context of its Spanish and American eras of colonialism. A must read for anyone who’s made it this far.

https://uapress.arizona.edu/book/nuclear-nuevo-mexico

There isn’t a ton of podcasts about this (yet 👀) but recently the Washington Post’s podcast Field Trip did an episode about White Sands National Monument. The story is a beautifully written and sound designed piece that spotlights the Downwinder activists and also a discovery of Indigenous living in the Trinity test area going back thousands of years. I was blown away by it.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/field-trip/white-sands-national-park/

[rrlexchange]

The origins of the cowboy boot can be traced back to the early 19th century, when cattle ranching became a booming industry in the United States. With the vast expanse of open land in the West, cowboys were essential in herding and driving cattle across long distances. These horse-riding, lasso-wielding pioneers needed a sturdy and practical boot that could withstand the harsh conditions of ranch life.

It was during this time that a shoemaker named Charles Hyer, based in Olathe, Kansas, saw an opportunity. Hyer, known for his craftsmanship and innovation, set out to design a boot that would cater specifically to the needs of the cowboys. He began by incorporating a higher heel, which allowed riders to secure their feet in the stirrups more effectively, preventing their feet from slipping during long rides.

To enhance durability and protection, Hyer reinforced the toe of the boot with a metal toe cap, a feature that would soon become synonymous with cowboy boots. This added layer of armor not only shielded the cowboy's toes from sharp objects but also served as a handy tool for kicking unruly cattle and even fending off potential threats.

But it wasn't just functionality that Hyer focused on. He understood that style played an equally important role in the cowboy's self-expression. Hyer introduced intricate stitching patterns, often inspired by Native American and Mexican designs, which added a touch of artistry and individualism to each boot.

Word of Hyer's innovative cowboy boots spread like wildfire, and soon other bootmakers across the West began adopting his design principles. As the popularity of cowboy boots soared, variations in style emerged, reflecting the unique customs and cultures of different regions. Whether it was the tall, pointed-toe boots of Texas or the more practical, round-toe boots of the Great Plains, each version carried its own charm and character.

[tavi-the-rat]

MLP HEADCANONS TIME

ok since im back to my childhood hyperfixation im gonna make a rundowns of my headcanons for my equestria girls college au :3

its gonna get long so ill put it under a read more

Twilight Sparkle:

-indian+canadian

-average height (about 1,7m or so), very lean, probably the skinniest one of the group

-shoulder length hair, oftentimes just forgets to brush it

-technology major

-considered going into physics but inventions are her special interest

-autism goes hard baybee

-her hobby is mechanical engineering so she picks apart vechicles in her free time

-one time sunset allowed her to work on her motorbike and she went INSANE

-has microdontia, very insecure about it, is considering getting braces

-radiohead listener

-as bisexual as she can get

Fluttershy:

-pakistani

-muslim, hijabi

-second tallest of the group (1,85m), shaped like a walking stick

-often styles her hijab with hairpins and earrings

-veterinary medicine major

-when she was a kid her and rainbow dash would put bugs in jars to take care of them, that's when her love of animals started

-pets stray cats on the street

-crochet girlie

-if you're friends with her you'll likely end up with a custom crochet cardigan from her

-cane user, struggles with chronic pain

-kpop stan

-oriented aroace and happy about it

Applejack:

-usamerican, specifically from southwestern missouri

-tallest one of the group (im talking 1,9m she's TALL), buff as hell

-long hair always braided

-agriculture major, but also a biotechnology fan

-she doesn't even need to hit the gym she got all her muscles from working on the farm

-will ask you if you're hungry & offer food regardless of the answer

-likes urban exploring & urban legends

-probably seen mothman at least once

-listens to indie bands and im talking real indie like those kind of bands that perform exclusively in basements and like 3 people heard of them

-lesbian with hella play like cmon she pulled both rarity and rainbow dash

Rarity:

-mexican+russian

-reformed jewish, wears her star of david necklace all the time

-third tallest of the group (1,8m), fat and curvy

-fashion major, but already has her own boutique

-lush locks, she has a strict 10 step routine to maintain them

-started designing clothes at 16 but has had a lot of experience with sewing since she had to repair her clothes as a kid bc she grew up poor

-classic lit fan

-will go on a tangent how underappreciated and misunderstood sonya marmeladova is

-its an unskippable cutscene btw you have to listen throughout all of it

-twilight convinced her to read sci-fi as well and she's a huge fan of it

has a lot of stretch marks and cellulite and she's very proud of it

-same goes for her moles and tooth gap, she tends to compliment people on things that are usually considered insecurities

-very sensitive to heat & prone to sunburn

-classical music all the way, her favourite composer is chopin

-lesbian, in a polyamorous relationship with rainbow dash and applejack

Rainbow Dash:

-welsh

-shortest one of the group (1,6m) and salty about it, very muscular but not as much as applejack, hits the gym 4 times a week

-wants to be able to lift applejack, currently to no avail

-mullet haver, cuts his own hair

-aviation major, is training to become a pilot

-adhd and dyslexic, struggled a lot in classes and at one point in life was convinced she's dumb but turns out he just needed accomodations

-has always been keen on flying, loved watching birds and dragonflies with fluttershy

-all spare money goes to piercings, currently has snake bites and an industrial

-vape girlie im so sorry but he would vape

-her pilot jacket literally never comes off

-morning person. he'll literally wake up at crack of dawn and ask you if you want to go on a jog with her

-punk rock fan, his favourite bands are dead kennedys, sex pistols and misfits

-bigender (he/she), lesbian, in a polyam relationship with rarity and applejack

-atp she started carrying around a stool to be able to kiss his girlfriends

-constantly has purple lipstick stains on his cheeks from rarity giving her kisses, not bothered enough to wipe them off

Pinkie Pie:

-creole

-second shortest after rainbow dash (1,65m), chubby

-has vitiligo

-dyed her hair many different colours before ultimately settling on pink

-LOVES trying different hairstyles, she loves having an afro but her second favourite hairstyle are bantu knots

-culinary major, dreaming of opening her own bakery

-works part-time as a kid entertainer, children absolutely love to be around her

-accesorizes every item of clothing she owns, there are more pins and patches than there is material

-pro gamer girl, has her own youtube channel

-plays minecraft with sunset shimmer

-adhd girlie

-fan of hyperpop and pixel, but listens to pink metal as well

-pansexual :3

Sunset Shimmer:

-argentinian

-about the same height as twilight (1,75m), fit but not exactly muscular

-has medium length hair but definitely buzzed it once or twice in their life

-ethnology/anthropology major

-really keen on historical cosplay

-rarity helps her with period-accurate costumes

-wears pressure gloves both to help with her arthritis and because they look cool

-owns a motorbike and they're very cool for it

-diy enthusiast, made her spiky choker themselves

-decorates her battle jacket along with pinkie pie

-goth & metal enthusiast, loves type o negative and scary bitches

-bisexual & nonbinary (they/she)

[copperbadge]

I was unaware that Diego Rivera had done a set of massive fantastical-industrial murals for the Detroit Institute of Arts -- he was commissioned to do only a few panels but apparently wanted to do the entire courtyard, so one of the Fords (as in Henry) ponied up the cash for it. It’s absolutely fucking epic and spectacular; if you like the above you really should check them all out. 

These are just two of my favorite panels; one shows the manufacture of chemical weapons (note bomb in background -- this was done in 1933 prior to the atomic bomb, so very prescient). The other is what I started thinking of as the Nativity of the Vaccine -- it’s a scene of scientists vaccinating a young child, but it’s deliberately designed to invoke images of the adoration of the Madonna and child. As the docent explained, the Madonna is also based on Jean Harlow, which caused a scandal when it was unveiled, “A Mexican Communist putting a sexpot film star into the role of the Virgin.” Absolutely compelling, richly-layered, beautifully wrought work. 

[ID: Two panels from the courtyard murals; one shows a number of men in WWI-style gas masks, doing various industrial tasks including checking the pressure on a vat, while a large bomb hangs ominously in the background. The other shows a young child, draped in a towel, being held by a woman in a white dress while a man on the other side vaccinates the child in his arm. Three “wise men” scientists are at work in the background, and several farm animals used to develop vaccines are shown in the foreground.]

[regicidal-optimism]

suppose I kept on singing love songs || a fic by @marrow-and-bone and @ollie-oxen-free for @mcytblraufest

He’d joked to Karl, back then, that he felt like a pet as much as a boyfriend— like an expensive teacup dog you carried around in a handbag, a well-behaved little creature that you taught about whiskey distilleries and then fucked until he cried. And he’d liked it, too. After all, he had it made, right? All his problems taken care of by a man who adored him, a sexy older guy with a nice big dick that worked and a mouth he knew how to use. When Schlatt first involved himself in arrangements for Quackity’s surgery, it had twinged a little bit sure, but mostly it had felt benignly inevitable. Schlatt demanded only the best for himself, and wasn’t that a good thing? The truth of it is, Quackity was never going to say “no.” The truth is, he never considered it. (or) Schlatt buys Quackity a fancy new dick. Schlatt’s not the only man Quackity wants to enjoy it with.

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[louisupdates]

[Translated from Spanish]

In his fleeting passage through the country, Louis Tomlinson received BioBioChile weeks after his return to the national stages and days after a commented show in Mexico, a country to which this year he will take his own festival, "Away from home". "I want to bring it where they want me to have. To be honest, it was a point of conversation today (in Chile)," confessed the former One Direction.

After an explosive passage through Mexico, where he was one of the protagonists of the Pal Norte festival, Louis Tomlinson went down through South America to Chile in the run-up to what will be an imminent reunion with local fans, who alone in the country are counted in thousands.

The former One Direction will present the "Faith In The Future World Tour 2024" on May 24 at the La Florida Bicentenario Stadium, almost a year after the start of the world tour and almost two years after his successful debut in Chile, when in 2022 he sold out three shows months in advance.

"The experiences I have had, since quite young, have always been quite good here. So I am very excited to be able to bring the "Faith in the Future," and I feel very fortunate to be able to do this alone," he said in an interview with BioBioChile when remembering his first visit with One Direction, also in May but 2014, 10 years ago.

Since then, the subsequent visits to Chile of the former members of the group have repeated the frenzy of their alma mater. This week, the flash arrival of Louis Tomlinson caused crowds on the outskirts of the Mandarin Hotel, and spontaneous attempts to follow his Santiago route.

"I think it's vitally important (not forgetting the fans). It's as simple as if no one buys the album and no one comes to the tour shows, we can't do what we do. It is vitally important to make people feel represented from everywhere. I have always had a good relationship with the fans, and I have always been incredibly grateful to have the fanbase I have. So it's a lot of love and gratitude that I can give you. They are always important to me," he acknowledged.

Louis Tomlinson, a flag and his gesture in Mexico: "I've only done it once before"

While at the Pal Norte festival, Tomlinson made a gesture that caught the attention of his followers: he took a Mexican flag and posed with it for the audience. A very unusual maneuver in his presentations that the native of Doncaster takes today with humor.

"I saw that the fans were talking about it online and I think I've only done it once before, and I think it was in Mexico too. Those shows are where they are usually very excited and euphoric, there is no other reason. At that moment I take the flag and get wrapped up with it. Which is very great," he said about the code that his fans deciphered.

For "Faith In The Future", the Englishman worked and collaborated with important names in the international industry, such as Theo Hutchcraft (Hurts) and producer Mike Crossey (The 1975, Wolf Alice), in addition to Nico Rebscher (Alice Merton) and Joe Cross, among others.

After the success of "Walls" in 2020 (whose tour brought together more than 500,000 people in more than 80 concerts around the world), the singer was satisfied with the result of his successor album, where he shows another facet.

"Yes, I am very proud of this album. When I reflect on 'Walls', there are things that with perspective I would have done slightly different, and that comes from a place of trust. But when I think about 'Faith in the Future', I think the proof is in the live shows. That album is designed for live presentations, and from the experiences I've had on the tour with Faith in the Future, it feels very special to have that for fans. So yes, I am very satisfied," he said.

Faith in the Future: An optimistic album after family tragedies

Tomlinson, who in less than two years suffered the death of his motherJohannah Deakin due to leukemia and his sister Felicité due to an overdose, shows in "Faith in the Future" part of his own family heritage: optimism.

"I would say that (that optimism) comes from the family; it's what I've always known: seeing the glass half full. Optimism, yes, comes naturally to me in the way my mother raised me, of trying to see the good. I wanted to bring that to light in this album, and I hope you can feel a little of that.

(P): In "Common People" you paid tribute to Doncaster, your hometown. Tell us about her.

(LOUIS): I'm very proud to come from a place like Doncaster, although I don't spend much time there anymore because I live in London, I go when I see my family. But there are great people, I have a lot to thank Doncaster for how I am today, so he still has a very special place in my heart.

(P): Are you working on a new album?

(LOUIS): I have written a couple of songs, but when I was writing them I was not thinking that they would be for a new album, they were written to be able to write and not put pressure on those songs. But I think I will start the composition work for a new album at the end of this year.

Louis Tomlinson, pop superstar and festival producer

(P): In addition to a musical star, you are a festival producer...

(LOUIS): Yes! I like that, it sounds good.

(P): You recently announced the arrival of "Away from home", your festival, in Mexico, after a successful passage through Spain. Is there any possibility of bringing that show to Chile or South America?

(LOUIS): I would love to. I want to bring it wherever you want me. To be honest, it was a talking point today. And the shows have had an incredible energy, so it would be an incredible place to be able to bring the festival.

(Q): What does Louis Tomlinson hear on his hearing aids during his trips and tours around the world?

(LOUIS): I have to push myself a lot to listen to new things, like everyone else I stay in a loop of continuing to listen to the things I grew up with or I get stuck with an album and I only listen to that. The last album I've been listening to a lot is Paolo Nutini's new one, he is perhaps my favorite male singer, he is an incredible vocalist and incredible composer.

(P): You are a very active artist, who travels a lot in the year. Would you like to spend more time at home, in England or in Doncaster?

(LOUIS): Yes, that's almost the only thing I've known in my adult life, certainly. So yes, of course I would like to be able to spend more time in Doncaster. But since I don't do it, every time I go there it feels very special. So I currently have a very nice relationship with my home.

(P): What do you miss the most about your time at One Direction? Do you miss anything from those days?

(LOUIS): Yes, definitely. I think what I miss the most is companionship, navigating the music industry together. It is a very immersive experience, and being able to navigate with people who are going through the same thing is a definitely good feeling. Or even lose sometimes, but do it collectively. But I will say that as a solo artist, I have said it before, there is more stress, but I think the reward is greater. But there is a difference. That was that, and now it's something else.

(P): What are your plans for this year?

(LOUIS): I have a lot of tour, I'm playing at many festivals, which is exciting because it's something new for me. I'm very excited about that, Mexico was a great experience. So more tour and then at the end of the year is when I will start writing the album.

[chicanoartmovement]

CHICANO ART MOVEMENT visits: “Rasquachismo” 2024

On Saturday 05/11/24, we visited Huntington Beach Art Center to view “Rasquachismo” in the city of Huntington Beach, California.

(“Beyond Timeless” by Justin Favela, 2022)

We learned from the mission statement that: “‘Rasquachismo,’ [is] a multi-media exhibition celebrating the aesthetics and transformative power of Lowriders. Featuring work by William Camargo with Alkaid Ramirez, Justin Favela, Stephanie Mercado, Arturo Meza Il, Aaron Moctezuma, Jose Manuel Flores Nava, Alicia Villegas-Rolon, and Cora J. Quiroz.”

(“Anaheim in Flux” by William Camargo with Alkaid Ramirez, 2024)

“Emerging from the barrios of Southern California, lowriding brought forth a long resistance against the American Dream and dominant idealist norms that attempted to anglicize the young Chicanx individual. Forces of the Anglo-American culture did all it could to disrupt and omit the lowrider. From individual traffic stops to passing county-wide laws, all were attempts to take the lowrider off the streets. Low and slow, their metallic bodies transfigured in response. Now, unapologetically visible, lowriders glisten in candy-colored paint and dance with the aid of hydraulics. The power of lowriding extends beyond the car's aesthetics, however. It has become a rasquachismo expression of Mexican-American, and, eventually, Chicanx identity.”

(“Highland Park” by Stephanie Mercado, 2023)

A favorite of Robert’s at the “Rasquachismo” exhibit was Stephanie Mercado’s “Highland Park.” Through a little research, we learned that “‘Highland Park’ honors the cultural richness of the area including its history, diversity, and its valuable contributions to the broader arts and culture sector of Los Angeles. Utilizing imagery and icons sourced from the neighborhood, this piece celebrates the enduring local landmarks and showcases the architectural diversity that defines the area. Simultaneously, it pays homage to the artists and art spaces that have played a vital role in making Highland Park a vibrant and lively neighborhood for generations.” 

(Detailed view of “We Can Dream” by Cora J. Quiroz, 2022)

From the museum ephemera, we learned that this painting entitled “We Can Dream” by Cora J. Quiroz is part of a series called “Not Your Typical Rosie.” 

The artist states: “I paint women in a way that removes them from being acquiescent muses in typical artworks. From action, body language, and clothing, to expression, I ensure the women I paint have active roles of inspiration, movement, and storytelling. Raised by my mother, I learned about my family’s history through oral tradition. Rather than beng inspred by male-dominated stories in media, I became inspired by the Indigenous and Mexican women of my family, taking spaces where they were not expected.

The simplest acts typical for a man to perform, can often be taboo for women, such as working in the car industry. Despite this, for many years there have been women who have gone against the grain to become whoever they pleased to be, going beyond the WWII icon associated with strong women. These are the stories that inspire my work.” 

(“El Cuento de los Panes: A Community Installation Inspired by Dr. Tomás Ybarra-Frausto” organized by the Exhibition Design students at Laguna College of Art and Design, 2024) 

The exhibition statement shares that the term rasquachismo was “coined by Chicano scholar and art critic Tomás Ybarra-Frausto to describe ‘an underdog perspective, a view from los de abajo’ (from below) in working class Chicanx communities which uses elements of ‘hybridization, juxtaposition, and integration’ as a means of empowerment and resistance.”

The Huntington Beach Art Center presents “Rasquachismo” curated by Laura Black until June 1st, 2024 with their last programming event of an artist discussion is set for Saturday May 25th, 2024 from 1pm to 2:30pm.

[dailytomlinson]

Alone with Louis Tomlinson in Chile: "What I miss most about One Direction is the camaraderie"

In his brief visit to the country, Louis Tomlinson received BioBioChile weeks after his return to the national stage and days after a talked-about show in Mexico, a country to which this year he will bring his own festival, “Away from home." "I want to bring it wherever they want to have me. To be honest, it was a talking point today (in Chile)," the former One Direction confessed.

After an explosive time in Mexico, where he was one of the headliners of the Pal Norte festival, Louis Tomlinson went down through South America to Chile in advance of what will be an imminent reunion with local fans, who in the country alone number in the thousands.

The former One Direction will present the “Faith In The Future World Tour 2024” on May 24 at the Estadio Bicentenario La Florida , almost a year after the start of the world tour and almost two years after its successful debut in Chile, when in 2022 sold out three shows months in advance.

“The experiences I have had, being quite young, have always been quite good here. So I am very excited to be able to bring “Faith in the Future”, and I feel very lucky to be able to do this alone,” he commented in dialogue with BioBioChile when remembering his first visit with One Direction , also in May but 2014. 10 years ago.

Since then, subsequent visits to Chile by the group's former members have repeated the frenzy of their alma mater. This week, the flash arrival of Louis Tomlinson caused crowds outside the Mandarin Hotel, and spontaneous attempts to follow his route to Santiago.

“I think it's vitally important (not to forget the fans). It's as simple as if no one buys the album and no one comes to the tour shows, we can't do what we do. It is vitally important to make people feel represented from all sides. I've always had a good relationship with the fans, and I've always been incredibly grateful to have the fanbase that I do. So it's a lot of love and gratitude that I can give you. They are always important to me,” he acknowledged.

During his time at the Pal Norte festival, Tomlinson made a gesture that caught the attention of his followers: he took a Mexican flag and posed with it for the audience . A very unusual maneuver in his presentations that the Dancaster native takes today with humor.

“I saw that fans were talking about it online and I think I've only done it once before, and I think it was in Mexico too. Those shows are usually where they are very excited and euphoric, there is no other reason. At that moment I take the flag and wrap it around myself. Which is very cool,” she commented on the code that his fans deciphered.

For “Faith In The Future” , the Englishman worked and collaborated with important names in the international industry, such as Theo Hutchcraft (Hurts) and producer Mike Crossey (The 1975, Wolf Alice), as well as Nico Rebscher (Alice Merton) and Joe Cross, among others.

After the success of “Walls” in 2020 (whose tour brought together more than 500,000 people in more than 80 concerts around the world), the singer was satisfied with the result of his successor album, where he shows another facet.

“Yes, I am very proud of this album. When I reflect on 'Walls,' there are things that with hindsight I would have done slightly differently, and that comes from a place of trust. But when I think about 'Faith in the Future', I think the proof is in the live shows. That album is designed for live performances, and from the experiences I've had on tour with Faith in the Future, it feels very special to have that for the fans. So yes, I am very satisfied,” he commented.

Tomlinson, who in less than two years suffered the death of his mother Johannah Deakin from leukemia and his sister Felicité from an overdose, shows in “Faith in the Future” part of his own family heritage: optimism .

“I would say that (that optimism) comes from the family; It's what I've always known: seeing the glass half full. Optimism, yes, comes naturally to me in the way my mother raised me, of trying to see the good. I wanted to bring that out on this album, and I hope you can feel a little bit of that.

(Q): In “Common People” you made a tribute to Doncaster, your hometown. Tell us about it.

(A): I'm very proud to come from a place like Doncaster, although I don't spend much time there anymore because I live in London, I go when I see my family. But there are great people, I have a lot to thank Doncaster for who I am today, so it still has a very special place in my heart.

(Q): Are you working on a new album?

(A): I have written a couple of songs, but when I was writing them I wasn't thinking that they would be for a new album, they were so I could write and not put pressure on those songs. But I think I will start writing work for a new album at the end of this year.

(Q): In addition to being a musical star, you are a festival producer…

(A): Yes! I like that, it sounds good.

(Q): You recently announced the arrival of “Away from home”, your festival, to Mexico, after a successful time in Spain. Is there any possibility of bringing that show to Chile or South America?

(A): I would love to. I want to bring it where they want to have me. To be honest, it was a talking point today. And the shows have had incredible energy, so it would be an incredible place to bring the festival.

(Q): What does Louis Tomlinson listen to in his headphones during his trips and tours around the world?

(A): I have to push myself a lot to listen to new things, like everyone else I stay in a loop of continuing to listen to the things I grew up with or I get stuck with an album and only listen to that. The last album I've been listening to a lot is the new one by Paolo Nutini , he is perhaps my favorite male singer, he is an incredible vocalist and incredible composer.

(Q): You are a very active artist, who travels a lot during the year. Would you like to spend more time at home, in England or in Doncaster?

(A): Yes, that's almost the only thing I've known in my adult life, certainly. So yes, of course I would like to be able to spend more time in Doncaster. But since I don't, every time I go there it feels very special. So currently I have a very nice relationship with my home.

What do you miss most about your time in One Direction? Do you miss anything from those days?

(A): Yes, definitely. I think what I miss most is the camaraderie, navigating the music industry together. It's a very immersive experience, and being able to navigate with people who are going through the same thing is definitely a good feeling. Or even lose sometimes, but do it collectively. But I will say that as a solo artist, I've said it before, there is more stress, but I think the reward is greater. But there is a difference. That was it, and now it's something else.

(Q): What are your plans for this year?

(A): I have a lot of touring, I'm seeing people play at a lot of festivals, which is exciting because it's something new for me. I'm very excited about that, Mexico was a great experience. So more touring and then at the end of the year is when I'll start writing the album.

[usafphantom2]

Dassault Aviation receives request for 42 Rafale fighters for the French Air Force

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 12/01/2024 - 18:26in Military

At the end of December 2023, the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) granted Dassault Aviation an order for 42 Rafale combat aircraft, known as "lot 5", for the French Air and Space Force.

"On behalf of Dassault Aviation and the 400 companies involved in the Rafale program, I would like to thank the Ministry of the Armed Forces, the DGA and the French Air and Space Force for their renewed confidence. We are ready and determined to use our skills as a main contractor and integrator of complex systems to serve the sovereignty of our nation. This military industrial sovereignty is an exception in Europe. It guarantees the superiority of our combat aviation. It is also an asset for diplomatic influence and an economic force in the export trade," says Éric Trappier, President and CEO of Dassault Aviation.

Rafale is a technical, operational and commercial success that continues to position France on a world-class level in combat aircraft.

Rafale was designed to evolve by successive patterns in order to adapt the latest technologies to the user's needs. Standard 4, especially focusing on connectivity, is under development. Standard 5, which is currently preparing for launch, will bring new capabilities in collaborative combat.

France has ordered 234 so far through orders in 1993, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2023.

Rafale was also sold outside France to the United Arab Emirates (80), Egypt (55), Indonesia (42), Qatar (36), India (36) and Greece (12). Croatia acquired twelve oldest Rafales from the French Air Force.

The order book, in addition to the new "lot 5" contract, guarantees production activity for the next ten years.

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[spider-xan]

That “Miguel’s bullshit utopia” thing in the script is so weird to me; when I saw the industrial pistons in the undercity in the movie, I knew they were there to symbolize how the Spider-Society wasn’t as good as Miles thought. But this seems to paint the undercity itself existing as somehow Miguel’s fault? Also, I don’t remember the Spider-Society or Nueva York being painted by Miguel as an ideal society; necessary, yes, but not some “utopia”.

Yeah, that part of the script was bizarre to me too bc while I'm not a Spider-Man 2099 expert (so feel free to correct me if I'm wrong), I was under the impression that Nueva York was already a futuristic city that existed before Miguel was even born, so why the fuck was he being blamed for the city being industrialized (is that even really a bad thing?) like he did some kind of secret evil and built a fake utopic city over it? And where did the utopia thing even come from? I never got the idea that Miguel founded some kind of cult city, just a (misguided, albeit for understandable reasons) work group meant to keep the multiverse from collapsing (as far as he knows) and killing billions of people.

I really do think the writers and directors just really hated him and thought it would be fun to constantly insult him for being so stupid and evil and animalistic in the screenplay in the most annoyingly smug, yet unfunny way instead of taking him seriously as a character, and it's not helped by how by comparison, far worse characters in the moral wrong are treated with sympathy and nuance - not a coincidence that all of those are white men while Miguel is a visibly ethnic brown Mexican man.

Homestly, it's starting to make me wonder how differently Miguel would have been written had the character design been closer to how he looks in the comics, ie. white-passing with pale skin and red hair, and I would seriously bet he would have been treated with more care and sympathy.

[clickedbait]

A little bio info under the cut.

Born in a small Mexican town with no money to her family's name, Coco had a lot of work to do in order to get her to where she eventually wound up. Ever since she was little Coco's had an eye for fashion and creating looks or even gluing together this or that for her dolls. As she got older and gained better motion in her hands she was able to switch to sewing-- mending and creating new things, again for her dolls. By age ten though she was creating designs for her family to wear, fabric not cheap to come by but almost cheaper than buying some terribly designed thing. She'd make shirts, pants, jackets, accessories… etc…

However, as she got older she started to take an interest in many other aspects of life with things that could help strengthen and make even better designs. Designs that could change the world and/or put her name on the map. Make her more than whatever hand her family was dealt. So by the time she was off to college she was busying herself with chemistry, electronics, and even slight bouts of robotics-- the latter not stick nearly as much. But as she went through her college days she started focusing more on another love of hers beyond fashion-- Halloween, fear, terror. What a silly thing to love so dearly, but what designs did better in life than that of costumes of any kind. She wanted to design, wanted to create masterpieces that would be worn by hundreds. So she did.

It took many years of being under people and dragging herself through mud before she found herself in a position to afford her own factory. Even then it was a slow start to get into the industry, she found it easy with the location. Coolsville. An unseeming town with spooky tales of its own. And they loved spooky-kooky costumes. Her industry just grew from there, but she never advanced past the one factory. Instead focusing her aim and direction on ensuring the finest and highest of quality designs. Her money earned was poured right back into the costumes she loved and adored to make.

Things changed forr Coco the night Mr. Wickles came to the factory looking for a spooky outfit for more than just scaring away some kids. He was honest, he was open-- must've been the Diablo in her name and the tone of her voice which screamed for him to share, but he did. He had a whole art forgery scheme in the works, money already put aside and ready to pay whatever for something that was both scary but comfortable. Creating the Black Knight ~ghost~~ had been Coco's first time working with metal and something so ancient in design. But she could handle it. After all, she was a master in design and a genius-- self-proclaimed, but it was working for her. Unfortunately it didn't work for Mr. Wickles. He was captured and found out, the costume locked up in the Coolsville evidence locker to never be seen again. But the job had been done. Mr. Wickles had already shared the name of her work to those he knew… and before she knew it, there was a syndicate being built under her of costumes. Captain Cutler's Ghost. Spooky Space Kook. Miner Forty-Niner. Ghost Clown. The list went on and on and on up until it was stopped dead by Mystery Inc.

That was a year ago, those meddling kids narrowing down costume after costume to the woman. Didn't take much more evidence to lock her up after a confession was made by trickery. But since that year she's gained a large following-- fans both ranging from teen girls to the criminally incarcerated. She wrote a memoir shortly after being locked up and is currently working on her second ( The Aftermath of Coco Diablo ). She was only released on good behavior after helping Mystery Inc to solve a mystery that seemed initially set in place by her. She proved her innocence for at least that crime and continued to behave behind bars. Her release is fresh and new and she's not allowed to leave Coolsville, but she'll be damned if that stops her from designing.

[funstealer]

Interview with Teruki Uchise of 14th Addiction Loaded Fashion Magazine Vol. 6 (2014) English Translation:

Page 1 Born in 1971 in Osaka Prefecture. At the age of 18, he moved to the United States alone and then moved to Mexico. Based on the know-how gained locally, he established KMRii, a brand that sells handmade accessories. Established "14th Addiction" in 2007. Without being bound by established theories or preconceived notions, he creates products based on the experiences he gained from his own travels and his own unique values. "We have an atelier in Bali, and all products are handmade by local craftsmen." The brand 14th Addiction offers leather items and other products that seem to have a life of their own. The designer, Mr. Teruki, has a unique background among many fashion designers.

"I had a strong desire to go overseas since I was in junior high school, and it was influenced by the music, movies, and novels that I liked and was exposed to at the time. In particular, the book "Exiles" (by Robert Harris) had a big influence on me and made a strong impression on me. I left Japan as soon as I turned 18 and went to America to find myself. I spent a few years there, but I didn't really like it, so I went to Mexico."

A foreign land with a bad security situation. Gangsters, drug dealers, cult groups, etc. are sometimes in the news. In 1990, the young man in his 20s moved to Mexico on his own, and he didn't feel any particular fear. Instead, he thought, "If I'm going to live, this is the place."

"I'm from Osaka, so Mexico has a similar vibe to Osaka (laughs). When I started living in Mexico, something suddenly occurred to me. To begin with, Japanese people and Mexicans are different in size, and they might even pull out a gun. In a place like that, you can't win physically. So you have to win mentally. It's important to approach the other person without being wary as much as possible and have a heart-to-heart conversation. If you feel fear, the other person will definitely know, and you'll be looked down upon right away. That's the trick, or how to navigate the world, I learned in Mexico."

The thing he wanted most was survival skills. After that, at the age of 24, TERUKI's career as a designer began. He started making accessories by imitating the Mexican Indians he met there.

"Since I was a teenager, I wanted to acquire the ability to survive. Survival skills are the ability to survive in the ultimate situation of traveling around the world, where no one knows you or helps you. When exposed to such a situation, I always wondered, 'What can I do?' That's when I discovered accessory making, learned a lot, acquired the know-how, actually made things, and sold them on the street when they were finished. That's how I began my life."

Make and sell, make money, and move on to the next town. With the help of TERUKI's extraordinary survival skills, his skills were so impressive that even local colleagues in the industry respected him. Whenever they found a new technique or material, they would negotiate and trade know-how with other craftsmen. TERUKI's works were of such high quality that they commanded overwhelmingly high prices on the street accessory market at the time. "I was selling accessories near the resort town of Cancun, and during the Christmas season many tourists came from New York and other places. People from the film and music industries among them saw the things I made and said, 'Why are you selling in a place like this? You can go much further.' I remember that this gave me a lot of confidence and marked a turning point for me." Page 2 His only source of inspiration was his own travel experiences. After that, he continued to travel around the world, visiting America, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Holland, England, Germany, France, Spain, Australia, etc. In 2000, he launched the accessory brand "KMRii" and established an atelier in Bali in the same year. In his atelier in Bali, he created an environment where all production processes could be carried out, from production to the distribution system for overseas shipments. After that, he approached music festivals in various European countries and built a network with overseas artists. In 2004, he also produced a leather jacket for Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. In 2006, he handed over "KMRii" to a friend who had been with him since the company's launch, and in 2007, he established the men's brand "14th Addiction" and the women's brand "Catorce", which mainly focus on clothing.

"I didn't intend to start a fashion brand, but I made a few leather jackets, which were very well received, and the brand was born naturally from that. I don't feel like I'm in the fashion business at all, I just incorporate the inspiration I get from my travel experiences into my clothes. I project the people I meet on my travels, the scenery I see, and the messages I feel at each moment. My way of expression happens to be making clothes, bags, shoes, and accessories, so I definitely put my spirit into each and every piece."

The theme of this season is "Eternal Voyager." TERUKI has returned to his roots and created a powerful lineup by tracing his memories of his own travels. At the collection held in Tokyo recently, close friends of his, musician MIYAV- and director Takashi Tamura (Drum Can), also supported the show, adding a touch of glamour.

"I didn't go to fashion school or study fashion, but the experiences and knowledge I gained from traveling alone to unfamiliar places have really helped me. I don't want to get stuck in a mold in the pursuit of individuality, but rather, I want to break the mold and go all out! That's my message. I would be happy if we could give people who come into contact with our work a little nudge in the direction of wear it. I would like to continue making things like that."

[shinjiro-honda]

Corona Beer

The story of how Corona became the second-most imported beer in the United States is a remarkable one in the vast beer industry landscape. This journey was marked by bold strategies, insightful decisions, and the iconic lime twist.

Grupo Modelo, the powerhouse behind Corona, embarked on an ambitious journey since its inception in 1925, which propelled it to the forefront of the Mexican beer market by 1956. Yet, the real test of its mettle came with its entry into the U.S. market, where it faced stiff competition from established names like Heineken. Corona's approach in the U.S. was both novel and intelligent.

When Grupo Modelo began organizing exports to the U.S. in 1979, its strategy was bold. It positioned Corona as a premium beer, a stark contrast to its domestic image. This strategy and the engaging “Fun Sun Beach” marketing theme redefined Corona's brand identity, associating it with leisure and enjoyment.

A distinctive aspect of Corona's branding strategy in the U.S. was its unique packaging. The clear, long-neck bottles with a minimalist label design made Corona visually appealing and stand out. Adding a lime wedge became a signature and an experience, weaving Corona into the fabric of social gatherings and beach escapades.

However, the journey was challenging. Corona had to demonstrate resilience from legal battles over its brand name to dispelling damaging rumors. Its unwavering commitment to its Mexican brewing roots and the maintenance of an authentic image were strategic moves that helped it navigate these challenges. By prioritizing quality and making the lime garnish an integral part of its brand, Corona transformed obstacles into opportunities to captivate more fans.

Marketing was a pivotal element in Corona's success story. The advertisements, with their laid-back vibe and picturesque beach scenes, resonated with individuals seeking an escape. Corona transcended its role as a mere beer to become a symbol of leisure and escapism.

Reflecting on the first lecture on Tuesday, I found profound connections to Corona's exceptional journey in the U.S. The lecture's insights on branding as a dynamic relationship and promise, beyond just a trademark, offered me a deeper understanding of Corona's lime wedge as an add-on and a ritual that encourages consumer participation in the brand experience.

The discussions on the complexities of branding and the crucial role of customer experience (CX) in delivering a consistent brand promise were eye-opening. Observing how Corona's strategies, from its unique packaging to its focus on quality, culminating in a CX that epitomizes leisure and escapism highlighted the intricate details of crafting a cohesive brand experience.

[01gva]

Corona vs Heineken in the US market

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Heineken was positioned as the second largest brewer, behind Anheuser-Busch, Inc., and was the leading importer in the US. Simultaneously, Mexico's economy was expanding, encouraged by trade policy agreements, making it one of the world's largest exporters. Grupo Modelo capitalized on this opportunity by exporting Corona Beer to the US.

Grupo Modelo approached the US market with caution, recognizing that to compete with Heineken, differentiation was essential. A key strategy identified by the company was targeting the growing Hispanic population in the States, promoting Corona's authentic flavor and Mexican production as unique. This strategy resonated with a significant portion of consumers. Additionally, Corona maintained a distinctive brand identity with its easily recognizable long-neck bottles, simple design and minimal colors. Furthermore, their advertising campaigns showed a beach and sun with little to no music, delivering a message of relaxation associated with the brand—implying that Corona Beer was the go-to choice for a moment of relaxation.

On the other hand, Heineken experienced a decline in US sales. The Dutch brewer underestimated Corona, referring to it as "Mexican soda pop," failing to acknowledge the effective connection Corona had established with consumers through straightforward and memorable advertising, as well as brand protection strategies. Even when faced with tax increases, Corona maintained its prices, demonstrating commitment to its value proposition. Meanwhile, Heineken focused primarily on marketing the quality of its product. However, as Foleys remarked, "Beer is all marketing. People don’t drink beer, they drink marketing," highlighting the importance of branding over product features in the beer industry.

[beardedmrbean]

Hey it was me huey zoomer who pointed out the child predator shit in different cultures and economies systems

Oh and well…might save my rant for later

Sorry socialists, I prefer being bezos bitch for 10 hours for 4 days then being force to reproduce with up to 5 female slaves starting at 15!

Ugh sorry I don’t want to use my enslaved ancestors as a crunch. I just want to point out the hell my ancestors went through prior to industrialization

Also this thread have a clip from a video I watch that pointed issues I have

https://x.com/lavenderghast/status/1771018961968157013?s=46

And incase you wonder what type of “consultants” devs are going to

One is the bitch that shit over Akira early black designs

At least he approved on his black characters

Also there a FUNDAMENTAL difference between Pixar getting Mexican and African American consultants so they can be authentic to the cultures their using

Then using the black American activists that thinks skintone=entire personality

Because I just realize something with Killmonger

Black activists can’t separate the difference between a common thug vs a Navy seals cia agent that purposefully trained in destabilizing countries and treated wakandans like shit

“He was a victim of systemic oppression!” And who joined the cia that been used as the basic for

Wait wait

Holy

Fucking

Shit

Are you telling me

These late 20’s-30’s

College educated

Narracists

Didn’t pick up on the huge middle fingers Vietnam vets or friends did to the cia in the late 70’s-00’s media did they?

Or how cops in shows LOATHE working with the cia

They’re crooked too

But it ain’t rocket science who gave the narcos and cartels military grade weapons that no regular American can buy much less third world citizens

Oh and the CIA/FBI FUNDED CRACK AND COCAINE EPIDEMIC

I mean if I was a rookie cop that say low thugs have military weapons my station don’t have. I would be wondering how the fuck they got it here in the USA?

Sorry it always been a issue, but Killmonger shows how twisted they see black and white

The fucker made a deal with the devil in his current suit. Yet he the victim in everything?

don't think that even really registered with that one, was wearing out about then, changed the tag on it

Sorry socialists, I prefer being bezos bitch for 10 hours for 4 days then being force to reproduce with up to 5 female slaves starting at 15!

Oh I don't know, that could be fun......... (kidding, I'm all for monogamy)

Also this thread have a clip from a video I watch that pointed issues I have https://x.com/lavenderghast/status/1771018961968157013?s=46 And incase you wonder what type of “consultants” devs are going to One is the bitch that shit over Akira early black designs At least he approved on his black characters

A lot of Hollywood stars, the big ones, have people that go over their scripts for them and get changes made so that they fit in with the persona of the actor, it's why you pretty much always know what you're going to get with a Will Smith movie, people went through and did rewrites to make sure his lines sound like Will Smith lines.

Video games using established characters should look into that apparently, so the stars of the game don't just become (more?) generic, which would suck.

Also there a FUNDAMENTAL difference between Pixar getting Mexican and African American consultants so they can be authentic to the cultures their using Then using the black American activists that thinks skintone=entire personality

Disney in general is pretty good about that and getting better, Pixar has always been over the top about it which shows.

But it ain’t rocket science who gave the narcos and cartels military grade weapons that no regular American can buy much less third world citizens

Thanks Obama. Next we'll discuss the policy he put in place that lowered civilian deaths by listing anyone in the blast area of a drone strike as a terrorist.

Oh and the CIA/FBI FUNDED CRACK AND COCAINE EPIDEMIC

Mostly FBI, it's insane how after all that and things like the Tuskeege syphilis experiment how many people in the black community trust the government, oh it's just the cops that are bad, na fool the Fed is directing it all.

Though it did result in black Americans having a lower covid vaccination % than any other demographic IIRC.

I mean if I was a rookie cop that say low thugs have military weapons my station don’t have. I would be wondering how the fuck they got it here in the USA?

That's why we need more gun laws, if it's illegal to have those I'm sure the various gangs and such will turn theirs in.

Sorry it always been a issue, but Killmonger shows how twisted they see black and white The fucker made a deal with the devil in his current suit. Yet he the victim in everything?

Still haven't seen the movie, but ya by my understanding there was no nuance there at all.

Hopefully they learn better when it come to making a villain.