#Philip Drinker

[rabbitcruiser]

Philip Drinker presented his Iron Lung to the public on September 14, 1929.  

[citizenscreen]

“I'm an occasional drinker, the kind of guy who goes out for a beer and wakes up in Singapore with a full beard.” (Philip Marlowe's Guide to Life)

- Raymond Chandler, born on July 23, 1888 #botd ✍️

[tate06]

YOU HATE ME

Phillip Graves X Reader

Word count- 1,119

Summary- Graves is a cheater.. again and you forgive him.

The clock turned onto a new hour, it was late at night and Graves was still not home. You had tried calling him multiple times throughout the night, so much so that after the 5th time you had given up.

Graves had again picked up his habit of frequenting the bar. After he worked so hard, promising over and over again that he’d stop drinking and visiting the bar; now so easily broken. The problem wasn’t his drinking, he wasn't a huge drinker. But Graves couldn’t be within 3ft of alcohol and not get the urge to kiss the prettiest woman in the bar. If he was drunk enough he’d even take them to bed. Though he didn’t always need alcohol for his infidelity.

Word got around, common for a small town in Texas to buzz with news on every single rumor that was false or not. Though no one whispered too much on their “American hero” or his marriage, to them that was his business not theirs. So you were at least spared from gossip, not pity stares at the local stores or at neighborhood parties.

You waited awake for Graves to come home until it became so late you decided it was best to just sleep the time away.

After an hour you are woken up by shattering sounds. You immediately know it’s Graves. You walk out your bedroom, down the stairs into the dark kitchen. You turn on the lights to find your husband cleaning up a broken frame.

“Philip- be careful here let me.” Brushing him away from the mess he made. He turned to face you, the photo belonging to the frame in his hand. While his other hand is drenched in blood.

“You hate me don’t you.” His absolutely toneless words echoed through the walls.

Taking a breath in. You didn’t answer him, but rather finished cleaning the glass off the floor, once done you turned to open your cabinets searching for the med kit. You ignored his question

“It’s alright you, I know you only tolerate me.” His words slurring, it was clear he was intoxicated.

You lift up his injured hand and begin to treat it. Shaking your head, his one sided conversation was ridiculous. Where did he get such ideas?

“You’re drunk Philip.” Speaking through your teeth annoyed at the stink of alcohol fuming out as he spoke.

“That doesn’t matter.” He looked down at how you so tenderly tented to his wound. His eyes are lifeless. Purely filled with sorrow.

Again you stay quiet, you kiss his hand after cleaning it up, then again when it was fully wrapped up.

“You used to love me. I know you did. You must have.” Graves held onto your hand his grip still strong even considering his injury, he held on as if he was scared you’d walk away if he were to let go.

“Please don't- Do not start again with this victimization.” You looked him in his eyes searching for warmth, realizing you, yourself were lacking such warmth in your own.

“You don’t even trust me anymore.” He raised his voice slightly. Pulling you in closer, shorting a gap between you.

“Must I remind *us* both of your numerous never ending affairs and one night stands?”

“That was a long time ago-“

“What did you do all night? The alcohol is so strong I can’t even catch a whiff of cheap perfume on your collar.” You yell back at him.

“I just drank. You know I haven’t done that in a while.”

“The nerve of you. Once was enough. How am I supposed to trust a cheater? An adulterer, I forgave you, but I am yet to recover my fucking trust in you Philip.” An annoying anger crawled up your spine, it felt like you were reliving your jealousy again.

“Why do you stay? Do you enjoy being stuck in this?” This finally caused you to pull back, he tried increasing his grip, but you still managed to get out of his hold. Causing you to almost fall.”

This made you realize he didn’t understand how crucial his ‘mistakes’ weighed down your marriage, how they truly ruined his image to you. How it went much deeper than just trust.

“Why do I stay? Because unlike you I know loyalty. Go to hell Philip.”

“What can I do.. I wish I could go back and never cheat on you. Never hurt you so deeply. But I can’t. I can’t doll.” His voice broke, of course Graves felt remorse but how could remorse fix a tremendous amount of betrayal.

“You proved to me I wasn’t enough to satisfy you, that I wasn’t worthy of you or whatever the fuck your reason for doing what you did was. It was clear you didn’t care about what we had. God I am reminded constantly of my lack of worth Philip.” Your voice was also breaking at this point. His grip still on your hand, you had no intention of breaking it either.

“You are worth- sweetheart you are more valuable than anyone else I’ve ever known. You place yourself first in my heart, ripping my mind, filling yourself into my thoughts. Rooting yourself into my heart that it now only beats for you, working to love you.”

“Where was that when you were fucking other women nightly. I guess your dick soothes such agonizing pain?” You scoffed.

He pushed himself off the counter and walked towards you. Suddenly he was on his knees staring into your eyes, his expression full of pleading, and regret. A silent apology.

“I want a divorce.” You both knew this was pure lip service. You hadn’t left him all this time, what made this time any different.

His expression now changed by these words, his face told his thoughts without a single word. His hands began to snake up and down your legs. He knew you lacked the strength, courage, and most shamefully the self respect to leave him. The embarrassing truth was you loved this man, the man in front of you on his knees, begging you quietly not to leave him, his half ass begs. You loved him, and though he had disrespected you time and time again, he still loved you as well.

You groaned at his touch and pleads

“You’re right I hate you-“ Cutting yourself off when his hands finally made it past your nightgown now his fingers teasing.

He hushed you playfully as he disappeared completely under your dress.

And suddenly all that betrayal was forgotten, he always did have a way with his words and tongue.

He briefly stopped what he was going, muttering into your thigh, “I love you dearly, baby”

[brook1yn-baby]

sulk

pc!stan oneshot <3

characters; post covid stan x fem reader

warnings; dom/sub themes, daddy kink, petnames (sweetpea, baby), no actual written smut, legal but large age gap (reader is early 20s, stan is early 40s), alcohol+smoking, all that yummy stuff xoxo

a/n; what the freaking freak 200 likes on my first post?!?!? u guys r the best love u my little cuties 💋 also pc stan brainrot is taking over smh

maybe it was the fact you’d had to get up earlier than usual, or because you’d had back-to-back lectures all day, or even the closing shift you’d had to work last minute, but god, you were whiny tonight.

stan didn’t even remember what time it was when you let yourself into his apartment, dropping your backpack on the floor by the door and just collapsing onto the couch next to him. he’d been enjoying his usual nighttime routine; a few glasses of whiskey, one too many beers, a pack of cigs and a little pot, watching reruns of his favourite shows from when he was younger. you called it depressing once, and he agreed, but found too much comfort in pattern to change his ways now.

you lay face-down on the couch, curled into yourself and groaning into the old throw pillows as stan chuckled from above you. “tough day, sweetpea?” his large, rough hand rested gently on your head, thick fingers running through your hair and untangling the knots you’d gathered from the stress of school and work. his tone is teasing so you don’t reply, instead huffing quietly and nodding your head, still stuffed into the couch cushions. stan’s other hand holds a newly-lit cigarette and a half-drank can of cheap beer, and he seems more focused on these than you.

his arm comes to rest on your waist as another episode of ‘terrance and philip’ begins, the intro playing softly while you shuffle closer to stan’s side, immediately comforted by his warmth and size. you rest your head on his thigh and let him watch his show for a little while. the two of you didn’t even have to talk; you both just liked admiring the other sometimes. however as he adjusted in his seat, pulling you up to sit on his lap, your focus switched to the can of beer in his hand.

stan was a heavy drinker. he wasn’t proud of it, but he’d accepted it. you, on the other hand? you’d reached the legal drinking age a few years prior and, although you’d drank before turning 21, it seemed you still hadn’t outgrown that lightweight phase, or your competitive streak. your first time drinking with stan, he’d made a stupid joke about how he could drink you under the table. of course, you tried, but he was right. you’d ended the night with your head in the toilet bowl as he held your hair back, rubbing your back and laughing, stopping a few times to take another sip of jack. after that, he’d been very hesitant to let you drink with him again- mainly because he had to clean up the vomit you left on the bathroom floor while you sat in the doorway, crying and apologising, even after he told you it was fine.

so when he finally noticed your eyes on his drink, he sighed, looking down at you. “what?” you can hear the grin in his deep, raspy voice. if he’s fed up, he’s not showing it. “what, what?” you reply, an innocent smile lining your lips. you knew if you asked for a drink he’d say no, so teasing him until he gave up was your next best option. he scoffs, leaning his head against the back of the couch, shaking it softly. “come on, sweetpea. we both know what you want.” you shift on his lap so you’re straddling him, hands resting on his chest, that innocent smile on your face now sly. “i have no idea what you’re talking about, stanley.” his eyes find yours. he sits up slowly, one hand resting on yours while his other still holds his can.

“don’t get smart with me, kid. you want something, you ask for it.” his tone is stern, but quiet. he watches you intently while you squirm under his gaze, the beginnings of a smirk playing on his lips. you try not to catch his eye as you feel your face turning a soft pink colour. stan found it so easy to humiliate you, to turn you into a blushing mess on his lap with just his words. he had to admit, dating you had given him a pretty big confidence boost. he wasn’t the best looking guy, but from the first time you’d met him, you’d flirted with him like he was. it was almost laughable- a young, pretty thing like you, batting her eyelashes up at a 40-something-year-old with a beer belly and a constantly grumpy personality. it was endearing, to say the least.

your eyes switch back to the can of beer in his hand, but firm, controlling fingers grasp your cheeks, pulling your face back towards stan and away from his drink. his tone is more dominating now, like he’s telling you to be obedient; “use your words, sweetpea. tell daddy what you want.” he watches you through half-lidded eyes, waiting for you to follow his orders.

you rest your head on his chest, still looking up at him. “can i please have a sip?”

he chuckles softly, looking down at you. “see, was that so hard, baby?” you give him a happy grin. you reach out to take the can from him, only for him to hold it out of your reach, tutting. you sit up, pouting at him. “did i say yes?”

you sigh in defeat, groaning when he brings the can to his lips and takes a long gulp, humming softly in satisfaction as he swallows. “god, that’s good. could you get daddy another beer, sweetpea?” he looks at you with a knowing grin on his face. you roll your eyes but hop off of his lap, making a point to trudge to the kitchen unhappily, hearing him chuckle to himself from the living room. you could easily take a swig of this new can before you give it to him, but decide against it. you weren’t in the mood for a punishment tonight.

you pass him the unopened drink, sulkily sitting next to him as he mutters ‘that’s my girl���, taking the can and cracking it open. you keep your eyes on the television, arms crossed and an exaggerated pout on your face. stan looks down at you, laughing lightly at how petty you’re being, then rests his arm around your shoulders, trying to pull you close to him. stubborn as ever, you stay sat up firmly. you hear him sigh from above you, then take a sip from his can, before it’s directly in front of you. he nudges you gently, gesturing for you to have some. you look up at him quickly, grinning, happy he’s finally given in. before you can reach for it, he pulls it back slightly.

“what d’you say?” he waits for you to reply, holding the drink tight as your hands wrap around the can, on top of his. you give him your best puppy-dog eyes. “thank you, daddy.” pressing a quick kiss on his cheek as he chuckles, his grip on the drink finally releases and you take a long gulp. he pulls you back into his lap as you relax into him, his hand immediately finding its way back to your hair, fingers brushing through slowly as you curl up into him.

[onbearfeet]

Okay, but can we Goncharov a series of Benoit Blanc mysteries?

I want the story of how he and Philip met. (I saw a dude on Twitter suggest Philip is a semi-retired jewel thief and Blanc fell in love with him after being hired to catch him and YES PLEASE.)

I want to know how he became a gentleman sleuth (I imagine him walking away from a wealthy, powerful, and corrupt family--who are also homophobic--and coolly burning them down on the way out. Oh, and his archnemesis is his older brother. We need an archnemesis in this.)

I want to see how he formed his affection for kickass women in caring professions. (If we go with the rich family, I imagine he was raised more by a nanny than by his actual parents, and wouldn't SHE make a delightful occasional cameo? She definitely read him Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot at a formative age.)

I want to give him at least half a dozen more oddball habits. (His signature drink is something I, a non-drinker, could not possibly guess, but he also has a signature tea blend that Philip got him into and I am ON THAT. Black tea with rose petals for a base, I think...)

I need at least five books involving envelopes full of cash. One of them has a parrot sidekick and one involves a literal rocket to the moon.

Finally, and most important, I need the book where he gets handed a kitten and just has to run around solving a crime with a kitten in his pocket, on his shoulder, attacking his shoelaces or perching on his stylish hat while it's on his head.

Fuck. I gotta write some fanfic.

Halp.

[kanona56]

Do you have any headcanons for Philip or any of the other killers/survivors?

Oh goodness, I have loads. I could go on and on really, but for this ask I'll stick with Philip. Let me know if you'd like to know about some others. ^^

I hc Philip as ethnically Igbo, which is one of the larger tribes of Nigeria and are mostly found in the southeast areas of the country. There's lots of evidence in his lore that points to this being the case, and I've made a Tumblr post about it before detailing how I came to this hc!

Adding onto my first hc, Philip's tome lore hints that he not only was there during the war, but was also a survivor of the Anti-Igbo progrom of 1966, in which a massacre was committed against the Igbo people, presumably from soldiers of the opposing Hausa-Fulani people and/or those native to Northern Nigeria who aligned with the growing hatred of the Igbo people during that time. I therefore like to hc that Philip is also a genocide survior.

His adoptive mother, Funanya, was born Igbo but married Hausa. When war broke out and she lost her husband, she tried to flee to the south with her children when she found Philip. Because it was extremely dangerous for an orphaned Igbo boy to be in the north where the war and killings took place, she taught him everything she could about the Hausa culture, including their muslim-based religion, language, and traditions. It's because of her that Philip was able to survive by pretending to be Hausa.

I'm sure I've made it obvious enough, but Philip has some severe and untreated C-PTSD. C, because his trauma spans over years of his life and cannot be considered one singular event. His symptoms tend to manifest as psychogenic tremors, prone to panic attacks, dissociation, heightened anxiety and vivid nightmares. Daytime flashbacks are rare for him, but if stressed out enough and exposed to a major trigger, they can and will happen to him as well. The smell of blood, the sound of gunfire and fire are his three biggest and most prevalent triggers.

Philip developed alcoholism as an unhealthy coping mechanism. He's an extremely emotional and depressed drunk, the kind of person who's pretty much the opposite of the fun party drinker. He's prone to very quickly losing control of his own emotions and crying instead. Drinking is the only way he knows how to knock himself out enough to avoid vivid, PTSD driven nightmares of Nigeria.

On a way less depressing note, Philip is lactose intolerant! But he'll 100% sacrifice his tummy every now and then for a good bowl of ice cream.

Philip is left-handed, but learned very early on to not use his left hand when interacting with others because it is considered rude and taboo in Nigerian culture (and generally in many other African cultures). His parents understood that his brain is just wired differently so they never forced or trained him into right-handedness, but they both kinda taught him early on to be mindful to use his right hand in public for things other than throwing or writing.

I hc Philip as a demisexual (possibly biromantic as well, but that's not something he's ever bothered to explore). He's the kind of person who definitely strikes me as ace, not ever having a sexual interest because he's such a lonely person and is just not immediately attracted to anyone at all. However, Philip is also a deeply emotional man and relies on them a lot, so it's only when he's developed a bond with someone that he'll start to develop that physical attraction. He quite literally NEEDS that emotional/romantic connection in order to be able to engage in sex, let alone enjoy it. Casual stuff is a total no for him. He tried it only one or two times as a troubled teenager and quickly found that he did NOT enjoy the experience. He just can't do it.

Philip's love language is both touch and undivided attention. He's the kind of person who is deeply devoted to his partner and, once he feels safe and secure in the relationship, will give you his whole heart. He's kind of terrible at speaking because he's such an introverted person, so he expresses his love through physical touch as well as almost always paying attention to his partner and their needs.

In terms of intimacy, Philip as an ace person isn't really all that excited about sex. He'll still definitely enjoy it with his special person, and he'll most definitely initiate it every now and then because he does find his partner physically attractive since he's deeply emotionally connected to them, but to him sex is a bonding experience and less of something to do just for fun. He's extremely romantic in bed - eye contact, kisses, little praises, holding hands, slower pace, you name it. His entire focus will be to please his partner and not himself. He doesn't need or care much about reaching climax, he'll be perfectly fulfilled with the experience knowing his partner feels good and is satisfied.

Since he'd moved to the US, Philip is a bit insecure of his accent because it really makes him stand out. Over time he's managed to tone it down significantly, but it's still there and still very noticeable, just perhaps easier to understand. When he'd first moved, he had a hyperfixation on touching up his English and sounding as well spoken as possible in hopes it would minimize his chances of being picked on as a black immigrant in the country. This was the 1970s, after all.

I'm sure this also goes without saying lol, but Philip is way more attractive than he gives himself credit for. Yes, half his face has been burned, but he'd been lucky enough to put himself out when it happened fairly quickly, so the damage didn't get too far deep into his skin. The burn scars haven't really disfigured his handsome features all that much, just changed the texture and color of his skin. Still, he often feels ugly because of how he looks.

Because Philip had nearly starved to death as a child in Nigeria a number of times, he kinda has an obsession with being as physically healthy as he can be. He runs a lot and does a decent amount of exercise to keep himself lean and in shape, because it feels good having a sense of control over his own body. He never EVER wants to feel malnourished again in his life.

Philip is a very tall man, like 6 feet and some inches and fairly broad in the shoulders. Despite his size, he's developed a natural talent for being extremely silent and light on his feet. When he wants to, Philip can move as quietly as a mouse and is pretty agile on top of that. It's a useful trait to have in the realm (in the context of OIN at least)- you'd think a big guy like him is an easy target to chase, but Philip has the impressive capacity to be deceivingly stealthy and hard to track.

Math (unsurprisingly) is his favorite subject, and Philip is also highly intelligent in this regard. He's a very quick analytical thinker and can do complex math problems in his head fairly well. It comes in handy with his job in Autohaven, to be able to make quick calculations and measurement conversions.

I definitely have more hcs but these are some of the big ones that I can articulate off the top of my head. Thanks for asking!

[roberrtphilip]

ooooh oooohhhhh i’m so curious. what’s the alcohol intake like for robert and giselle. i think we have talked about like, what kind of drunk they are (though please touch on that again because i forgot <3) but also !! like just in general. how often do they have causal drinks, etc? also when morgan is of age (or younger !) does she drink with them ever? this came to me because i just got a little tipsy with my parents and we played a board game and it was a very silly time. but anyway, hit me with that philips knowledge babeyyyy (i may still be slightly tipsy. forgive me.)

so, I don't think they're big drinkers, really buuuut

you know me, I study the background of Robert's apartment like. 24/7 and he has a lot of wine !! and every bottle looks full too, so clearly he isn't drinking it often 💀 and !! he also has a bottle of whiskey, which actually is about half empty, so I'm bringing that up to say, clearly that's what he enjoys. I headcanon that the wine was gifted to him, and he's like, "ah yes. for date nights. which hardly (if ever) happen at my apartment. but I can't get rid of them because that would be rude" he's silly like that.

anyway, Robert is a whiskey man. but I don't think he drinks it that often really. he'd usually have a glass after Morgan went to bed to help him relax before passing out. he did try to drown away his troubles right after his divorce, but that didn't work because he had a baby to take care of. but once she got a little older he allowed himself to drink again. and then, once Giselle moves in, he finds he doesn't really need alcohol to relax, because just being near her helps better than alcohol ever could 🤧

as for what kind of drunk he is, I think he's very mellow, and not much different from how he is sober, really. he's probably more relaxed than usual, and maybe more smiley, but he's not talkative or animated. he just kinda vibes quietly with his drink in hand while everything happens around him. I also think it would take him quite a few drinks to actually get drunk.

for Giselle, I think she mainly sticks with fruity drinks. I'm personally a huge fan of Smirnoff Ice (and I don't care that they've only got like 2 drops of alcohol in them, okay, they're YUMMY) and I feel like that would be her drink of choice, too. the apple flavored one?? and the peach ?? her faves, in my mind. I think she also enjoys a glass of wine every now and then before bed, but I don't know enough to say what kind she'd like.

I also think Giselle is a huge lightweight. two sips of a small bottle of Smirnoff Ice would have her wasted, I fear (she's just like me fr) and Robert finds it absolutely hilarious. It would surprise him at first, but then he's like, "yeah no this makes sense actually... it's Giselle."

I think alcohol also tends to make her pretty sleepy, and, somehow, even more affectionate that she already is. she hangs all over Robert, partially because of that but also because she can't stand, and he's like, "we should probably go to bed now" and she always takes that as a hint and says, "to make love 😏 ?" and always gets so sad when he says no. and as soon as Robert gets her tucked under the blanket, she's knocked out.

one day I will finish my fic where she's drunk for the first time, and then later deals with a hangover. it's so Cute and Funny and ugh. one day...

as for Morgan, I think she'd probably like the fruitier stuff, too. Robert let her try whiskey once and she immediately spit it back out (just like her mother 💖) and he laughs about it. I don't think she's much of a lightweight like Giselle, but I also don't think it would take her much to get drunk, either. I can see her just kind of being relaxed, like Robert is.

while I don't think Robert would want her drinking all the time before she's 21, I can definitely see him letting her taste stuff. like he and Giselle would let her sip a bit of their wine, or whiskey, like I mentioned, and I think they'd probably all enjoy a glass of champagne on New Years Eve. overall I think the rule is, "you can try some so long as we're around" cause he wants her to be safe.

I also think wine is a Big Thing in Andalasia, so she probably tried some when they took their family trips.

and you didn't mention Edward, but I feel I must throw in that he would also be a massive lightweight. somehow even worse than Giselle. and it drives Robert so fuckin crazy. this wedding fic (x) is a good example, but that's also like... god, he can be (and has been) so much worse.

I need to finish my "bachelor party" fic for them where it's just Robert and Edward, and Edward is basically bouncing off the walls while Robert is trying not to 😐🔫 he has to keep reminding himself, "I'm getting married soon, don't end it all now,,,, wedding is soon,,,, happily ever after is almost here...."

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Paul Richard Alexander, a polio survivor in childhood and the last man to live for the majority of his life in an iron lung, has died. He was 78.

Iron lungs, or tank respirators, date to 1927. Harvard University’s Philip Drinker and Louis Agassiz invented the machine to help people with compromised respiration breathe. The original versions were run by an electric motor and two vacuum cleaners.

Paul Alexander contracted polio in 1952 at the age of six. In a matter of days, he went from an active and happy boy to fighting for his life. The condition paralyzed his chest muscles, necessitating the iron...

[jeannereames]

Lots of jokes are made online about how ATG was unable to handle criticism, from his own marshals too. You also addressed this in Rise where Hephaistion gets irritated when Alexandros initially fights his advice. Historically do you think the aforementioned claim is valid, and if there’s a reason to explain his behavior? I can understand why he couldn’t tolerate backtalk from subordinates or people he’s conquering, but I’m curious what you think of claims people make that ATG would get very easily pissed at people suggesting things contrary to what he believes (even though I do recall from the sources ATG had regularly taken Parmenion’s counsel).

ALEXANDER AND ADVICE FROM OTHERS

I think it’s inevitable that Alexander would resent advice, at least sometimes, and maybe a lot of the time. Some of this was a function of how the Macedonian court worked, and some a function of his age and circumstances when he became king. Add to that the fact he was a strong, charismatic personality. The historical record shows us he doesn’t like the word ‘no.’

But, something I’ve addressed before, the various tales of Alexander rejecting Parmenion’s advice is a later trope inserted, after the fall of Philotas, into the historical narrative, probably by Kallisthenes. So we have to take those particular stories with a grain of salt. Doesn’t mean Alexander liked getting advice or being told what to do, especially by the older men who’d been high at Philip’s court.

Let’s break it down.

First, Macedonian kingship was charismatic. The king had to be first among equals: the best fighter, hunter, public speaker, athlete, joke-teller, drinker, etc. There might be a thing or two he could jest about being bad at…but never fighting or hunting, politics or strategy. His life literally depended on excelling at these—or he’d be assassinated and replaced by a rival Argead,* of which there was often more than one up till the reign of Alexander himself.

A challenge to his authority can be viewed, therefore, as a challenge to his kingship. That helps explain why the Parmenion-vs-ALexander trope invented by Kallisthenes mattered. It wasn’t just to show Alexander’s cleverness, or that Parmenion was an old stick-in-the-mud, it showed Parmenion challenging Alexander. This subtly implied that Parmenion (and/or Philotas) might have been willing to involve themselves in a conspiracy against him and Alexander was justified in executing him. (I wish I’d thought of this years earlier and put it in my article on the Philotas Affair.)

It's telling that in Curtius’s description of Hephaistion (3.12.16), he specifies that while Hephaistion was freer than anybody else to upbraid the king, he did it in such a way that it seemed granted by Alexander rather than taken by himself. In short, the dude understood how to finesse his king.

Notice that in Rise, when Hephaistion takes Alexandros to task, it’s mostly in private. The one time it sorta isn’t—when he interrupts Alexander hearing cases—Alexandros blows a gasket. It makes it very clear that HE has to be seen to be making decisions. And while, yes, it also plays into their sexual relationship, that’s all part of the larger issue of maintaining authority.

Macedonian kingship was of the “heroic” variety, so the king was under constant pressure to prove himself worthy.

This sense of competition was widespread in south Greece too, not just Macedonia. It was very much an agonistic society. Lot’s of smack talk, and challenges to prove it. I’ve jokingly compared these guys to rappers, but that’s not far off. So, it’s not just Alexander who takes exception to being told “No.”

Also, the Greeks didn’t do ties and weren’t big fans of the notion that “everybody can be a winner.” Nope. They wanted to win AND pull down their rivals. Remember the Greek moral ideal was a man (or woman) who helped friends and hurt enemies. None of this, “When they go low, we go high.” For the Greeks, and Macedonians, when they went low, we wanted vengeance and went lower. 😊

As the cherry on top, Alexander’s basic personality was highly competitive, as well. And he hated to lose. (But woe be it to you if you lost to him on purpose.)

All that said, a king did have to allow for the equally prickly pride of his Companions, so while he couldn’t bear a direct challenge, he needed to show due respect. Coming down too hard on a Companion (Hetairos) could bruise his ego to the point he’d support a rival Argead, or otherwise work against the king’s interest. If a king consistently ignored someone, that, too, could backfire. Both the symposion (supper party) and the royal hunt were venues wherein he might float new ideas to measure how these might be received, all in an atmosphere that wasn’t terribly formal. Easier to let something slide if it wasn’t popular.

Basically, a king had to pick his battles. And who he battled with.

The final piece to all this is simply Alexander’s age when he came to the throne. He was young and wouldn’t have survived without the support of Antipatros and Parmenion. That the latter had been willing to allow the murder/execution of his son-in-law saved Alexander’s skin. That meant ATG owed both men.

Furthermore, and while he’d been the “hero” of Chaironeia, it wasn’t his strategy that won. He did pretty well in Thrace and Illyria, but we have some hints he wasn’t able to maintain absolute control at Thebes, and he had yet to prove himself in the field with a major battle. Granikos was that battle. It’s part of why I think Arrian’s version is doctored to make him look better/more brash (and not just in the supposed exchange with Parmenion before the battle). Diodoros’s version is much less flashy, but also probably what happened. In it, he did do pretty much what Parmenion suggested in Arrian’s and Plutach’s version.

Yet Granikos might be written off as a fluke or, if he did follow Parmenion’s advice, as Parmenion’s victory.

I don’t think it was until Issos that we see Alexander on more solid footing, authority-wise. Then we have Tyre (a must win, for Alexander), and finally, Gaugamela sealed the deal. That’s when we see him begin to make more substantial changes in the court, and also witness the rise of the “New Men,” as Waldemar Heckel has dubbed them. Younger men who supported him were advanced to higher positions.

Before Gaugamela, and especially before Issos, he sometimes had to swallow his pride and do as suggested. Between Issos and Gaugamela, I believe we see Alexander struggling to make his mark. After Gaugamela, he’s proved himself, but now has to keep doing so. None of that would incline him to like being challenged or told he’s wrong.

So if, yes, I do think some of his issues owed to personality, I hope this explains to what degree his don’t-fuck-with-me attitude owed even more to his culture and his role as a Macedonian king.

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* A reminder that only a male member of the Argead clan could become king. They put mentally challenged Arrhidaios on the throne when they couldn’t find anybody else, and Kassandros couldn’t become king until he’d killed the last Argead (Alexander IV). The Argeads were believed to have divine blood from Herakles…why other Successors had to invent ties either to the Argeads (so the legend that Ptolemy was a bastard son of Philip), or to another god/hero: as with Apollo and Seleukos.

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for part of my final history project im researching this guy named philip drinker and every time i say his name i can't stop myself from also saying "He was slurping that shit ‼️"

[rabbitcruiser]

Philip Drinker presented his Iron Lung to the public on September 14, 1929.  

[citizenscreen]

Raymond Chandler (July 23, 1888 – March 26, 1959)

“I'm an occasional drinker, the kind of guy who goes out for a beer and wakes up in Singapore with a full beard.” - Philip Marlowe's Guide to Life

[thehungrykat1]

Sue Bee Pure Honey Relaunches With New Look and New Logo

Sue Bee Pure Honey, America's leading honey brand since 1921, recently unveiled the new look for its products during its Grand Relaunch held at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City. The delightful event captured the essence of a traditional American county fair which included games, cocktails, and indulgent dishes prepared using Sue Bee Honey.

The exclusive launch event was held last July 5, 2024 at the Grand Ballroom of Grand Hyatt Manila. Global Strategic Partners Distribution Inc. (GSPDI), the exclusive distributor of Sue Bee Honey in the Philippines since 2000, also presented the new look of Sue Bee Pure Honey, a look that is fresh, exciting, and designed to captivate a new generation of consumers and honey lovers.

The Sue Bee County Fair was hosted by Rovilson Fernandez, who also enlightened us with the history of the company. Sue Bee Honey's story began in 1921 in Sioux City, Iowa, when five beekeepers pooled their resources to form the Sioux Honey Association. Their collaboration has since grown into a cooperative of 200 beekeepers across the United States, many of whom have passed down their craft through generations. Today, the Sioux Honey Association is renowned for producing pure, high-quality 100% USA honey that customers around the world trust and love. GSPDI distributes various Sue Bee Honey variants, including Premium Pure Honey, Orange Blossom Pure Honey, and Aunt Sue’s Raw & Unfiltered Wildflower Honey.

The festive County Fair atmosphere was enhanced by lively music, traditional county fair games, and captivating entertainment, creating an unforgettable experience reminiscent of a classic American town festival.

I got to participate in some of the county fair games like the Crazy Ball Toss, the Bean Bag Toss, and even Tic-Tac-Toe. I also won prizes for winning some of the games.

Guests were treated to free-flowing beverages and cocktails infused with Sue Bee Honey. There was Honey Lemon Iced Tea and Honey Lemonade for the non-alcoholic drinkers as well as mocktails like Sunset in the City with honey, pineapple, lemon, and grenadine.

The cocktail selection included Bee's Knees with its combination of gin, honey, lemon, and martini. There was also the Air Mail which had rum, honey, lemon, and Prosecco, plus the Sue Green with its healthier combination of honey, green apple, cucumber, ginger ale in a highball glass.

Joining us at the table were our friends from the media including Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet, Gerry San Miguel aka Dude For Food, Philip Cu-unjieng from Manila Bulletin, and our host Sunny Ku of Mastermind Asia Communications Inc.

The launch featured an array of food stations serving traditional American dishes, each thoughtfully crafted to showcase the versatility and rich flavors of Sue Bee Honey. The Pizza station featured its Pepperoni Pizza and Quattro Formaggi Pizza slices which were perfectly topped with Sue Bee Pure Honey.

There were also plenty of Char-Grilled Beef Burgers made with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, pickled gherkins and honey relish smothered between freshly baked brioche buns. You can also get the Chicken Burger instead if you prefer chicken patties.

I loved these Crispy Fish Fingers served together with French Fries. It really felt like an American town party with all the delicious American food.

My favorite dish at the Sue Bee Country Fair was the 78 Hours Slow Cooked Beef Brisket with bourbon honey barbecue sauce. These were smokey and juicy, just the way I like my barbecues. They were served with Char-Grilled Corn on the Cob with spiced cream cheese.

Another popular item was the Southern Style Honey Barbecue Char-Grilled Chicken in Skewers. It's so easy to grab and eat these skewers so I did go back for seconds.

Then there's the Mango Wood-Smoked Barbecue Pork Ribs in Cajun honey glaze which was the centerpiece of the buffet stations. These humungous ribs are doused in a very yummy Sue Bee honey glaze that is just perfect for them.

For desserts, guests were able to try several sweet treats like the Sue Bee Honey Yogurt Tart and the Sue Bee Honey Dalandan Cake.

Other desserts on the table included the Sue Bee Honey and Orange Cake and the Sue Bee Honey Florentine Cake. All these items were made using Sue Bee Pure Honey so they really tasted awesome.

Aside from all the food stations displayed at the County Fair, there were also some fun games played on stage for eager participants. There was an eating challenge where the fastest to finish their ribs and burger plate wins. A raffle was also held with several prizes awarded to lucky winners.

The highlight of the event was the unveiling of Sue Bee's new product logo, marking an exciting milestone for the brand. The redesigned packaging is modern and vibrant, reflecting the dynamic lifestyle of today's consumers. It aims to stand out on the shelves and appeal to both long-time fans and new customers. The new look is a testament to Sue Bee Pure Honey's ability to evolve with the times while preserving the authentic taste and trusted purity that has made it a household favorite for nearly a century.

Sue Bee Pure Honey continues to offer the same pure, high-quality goodness that families have loved and trusted for generations. The commitment to quality remains unwavering, with every jar containing 100% USA honey made by dedicated beekeepers who uphold a tradition of excellence. With this exciting launch, Filipino consumers can now enjoy the rich, pure flavors of Sue Bee Pure Honey, a brand with a storied history and a commitment to quality that spans over a century.

In addition, Sue Bee Pure Honey is thrilled to announce its raffle promo entitled "Discover Sweet Sensations." To join, customers can purchase any Sue Bee Pure Honey variant at their favorite supermarket or grocer, snap a photo of their purchase and receipt, and send it to the Sue Bee Pure Honey Facebook page along with their complete name, mailing address, email address, and contact number. Participants will then have the chance to win an exciting, all-expense paid getaway for two persons with three days and two nights to one of the Philippines' most sought-after paradise destinations. Make sure to look for the new redesigned Sue Bee Pure Honey bottles at your favorite groceries and supermarkets and join this exciting raffle promotion. Congratulations Sue Bee Pure Honey on your successful relaunch!

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[cruiseworld]

Introducting San Juan

In 1508 the Spanish expedition leader Juan Ponce de Leon established Caparra, a small settlement close to a protected bay on the north coast of the island of Puerto Rico. In 1521 the town was vacated and resited to the present location of Old San Juan. In the 16th century, San Juan was the origin for Spanish exploratory trips to little known parts of the Caribbean.

Nowadays the old section of San Juan has an authentic Old World feel with over 300 restored Spanish 17th century town houses. The area also contains many shops, restaurants, bars, and casinos for cruise passengers to sample.

Touring San Juan

Characterful Old San Juan sits on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean northwards, and the port southwards. This walled and fortified area, now a major historical landmark, was established in 1510. Old San Juan is compactly sized, easy to get around on foot. If your energy runs out take the free bus that runs around the main attractions. Take time to stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets and admire the brightly colored houses, craft shops, and go to the interesting museums.

El Morro Fort

El Morro, a huge fort dating from 1539, defends San Juan from sea pirates. Its full name is Castillo San Felipe del Morro, after the patron saint of King Philip of Spain. You'll find six sets of gun platforms and huge walls that loom over San Juan Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

La Fortaleza

Don't miss La Fortaleza, San Juan's oldest fort, founded in 1540. Later it was to become the official residence of the governor. Informative tours take you through the sumptuous building, with gilded banqueting hall, tall galleries, and rooms furnished in period fashion.

Cathedral de San Juan

This impressive cathedral dates back to 1592, on the site of the previous cathedral which was destroyed by a storm. Situated on Calle Cristo, this structure with a unique gothic pavonine facade contains the crypt of Ponce de Leon, a Spanish seaman, and the first ever governor of Puerto Rico.

Shopping

Most of the shopping in Old San Juan is to be found in the many shops along Cristo, Fortaleza and San Francisco streets. As an alternative go to the two markets where you'll find a big choice of jewelry, fashions, art and souvenirs. One is located at the Plaza de la Darsena, in front of pier 1, the other on the Paseo de la Princesa, just along from pier 1.

Bacardi Rum Distillery

Rum drinkers may prefer its nickname the Cathedral of Rum. There's a free guided tour and enjoyable trolley ride. After the boring talk about the distillery's early years enjoy a drink or two.

El Yunque

The only tropical rain forest in the US National Forest system. Very beautiful with a totally sylvan atmosphere. Situated about 45 minutes from San Juan.

Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve

A fascinating ecological reserve with 7 different tropical habitats. Be warned though, visitor numbers are limited, so a reservation is essential.

Cruise Ideas

Enthusiastic cruise vacationers pick San Juan as an alternative to a Florida port. Thanks to its central Caribbean location, the island provides quick access to wonderful Southern Caribbean ports, like the Netherland Antilles and the Windward Isles. A short flight is a better alternative to the long cruise to these areas from mainland US. The range of cruises on offer from San Juan is wide, including the Leeward Isles (USVI, St Maarten, St Kitts, Guadeloupe), the Windward Isles (Dominica, St Lucia, Barbados, St Vincent, Grenada,Tobago), and the Leeward Antilles off the north coast of Venezuela (the ABC islands ie Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao). See San Juan cruises for detailed cruise departure information. Several major cruiselines offer cruises from San Juan, such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean, PO Cruises, Princess Cruises, Silversea and Celebrity Cruises.

Cruise Ship Terminals

There are three major pier areas in San Juan port. Old San Juan piers 1 through 6, the Pan American pier, and Navy Frontier pier. Most times cruise ships visiting San Juan berth at the Old San Juan Piers, so passengers can walk into Old San Juan. Cruise ships leaving from San Juan will berth at Old San Juan pier 4, or the Pan American Pier, 15 minutes by cab from Old San Juan.

Getting to the Port

From the Airport

San Juan airport is located about nine miles from the Pan American pier and 12 miles from the Old San Juan piers. It usually takes about three quarters of an hour in a cab for the journey. The cost is around twenty dollars. Additional charges apply for luggage, some drivers charging by item.

Resources

San Juan Port https://www.prpa.pr.gov/

[coffee-n-bagels-comic-universe]

Neutralised Bios: K.C (1994)

The Only Dayshift Security Guard Kane 'K.C' Carter

The only person trusted to protect the grounds during the day.

"It takes two hours to do a complete scan of the graveyard."

Name

Full Legal Name: Kane Rayner Carter

First Name: Kane

Meaning: From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of 'Ó Catháin', derived from the given name 'Cathán', derived from Old Irish 'Cath' 'Battle' combined with a diminutive suffix.

Pronunciation: KAYN

Origin: English

Middle Name: Rayner

Meaning: From the Germanic name 'Raginheri', composed of the elements 'Regin' 'Advice, Counsel, Decision', and 'Heri' 'Army'.

Pronunciation: RAY-ner

Origin: English

Surname: Carter

Meaning: Occupational name for a person who operated a cart to transport goods, from Norman French 'Caretier'.

Pronunciation: KAHR-ter

Origin: English

Titles: Mr

Goes By: K.C

Characteristics

Age: 27

Gender: Male. He/Him Pronouns

Race: Human

Nationality: American Citizen. Born in America

Ethnicity: White (Irish Heritage)

Birth Date: 23rd July 1967

Sexuality: Bisexual

Religion: Catholic (Non-Practicing)

Native Language: English

Known Languages: English, (Some) Italian

Relationship Status: Single

Astrological Sign: Leo

Played By: Philip Seymour Hoffman

Appearance

Height: 5'9" / 177 cm

Eye Colour: Blue

Hair Colour: Strawberry Blonde (Facial Hair Colour: Ginger)

Hair Dye: None

Body Hair: Hairy

Facial Hair: Usually Clean Shaven

Tattoos: (As of Jan 1994) 1 (A tiny set of roller-skates right next to his right ankle, on the inner side)

Piercings: None

Scars: A few scratches from rough-housing with his brother as a kid

Health and Fitness

Allergies: None

Alcoholic, Smoker, Drug User: Social Drinker, Rarely Smokes

Illnesses/Disorders: Possible ADHD

Medications: None

Any Specific Diet: None

Relationships

Affiliated Groups: Mortimer & Co. Mortuary Services (Employee)

Friends: Cal, Faust, J.R, Lance, Mona

Significant Other: None

Parents: Hank Carter (60, Father), Jolene Carter (57, Mother, Née Sodder)

Parents-In-Law: None

Siblings: Lance Carter (30, Brother)

Siblings-In-Law: None

Nieces & Nephews: None

Children: None

Extras

Level of Education: High School Graduate, Security Guard License

Occupation: Dayshift Security Guard

Employer: Mortimer & Co. Mortuary Services

Biography: A wild child from birth, K.C has spent most of his life following his brother's footsteps, teased at school for being 'the ginger kid' and getting protection from 'the fat kid' (his older brother, Lance), K.C decided to get tough and declined a scholarship, and free ride through college, to become a security guard. He still lives in his childhood home, himself living in the attic, and his brother in the basement.

[moviesandmania]

INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (2023) 2nd trailer, release news and Critical Drinker analysis

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a 2023 American action-adventure film about the exploits of its titular archaeologist character. Directed by James Mangold (Ford v Ferrari; Logan; The Wolverine; 3:10 to Yuma; Identity; Girl, Interrupted; Cop Land) from a screenplay co-written by Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth, based on characters created by Philip Kaufman and George Lucas.…