#Ramps & Crashes

[oneminutefiftysixseconds]

Mathieu van der Poel in Glentress, Scotland, during the 2023 UCI World Championships

[skitskatdacat63]

Okay, everything's good, I can release the full cut of this, thanks again @ayceeofspades <3

[coldflasher]

was rewatching the pilot again yesterday for fic reasons and thinking again about the sherlock-style screen annotations they had when barry was doing CSI work that they literally only did in the first ep and then never revisited again, presumably because they realized it'd be far too much effort to work out the details on such a precise level

and thinking about like. that barry allen with the hyper-precise exact measurements that he did by eye (with joe shaking his head in awe so you know that he's a CSI supergenius) vs. the leonard snart who timed his heists to the exact nanosecond (which again, presuming they ditched because it's a logistical nightmare to write dialogue that nitpicky and obsessive, and would be such a fucking pain to do on a week-to-week basis). like. yet another reason they are soulmates tbh. is audhd4autistic a thing the same way t4t is a thing? if it isn't then i'm making it a thing

[dyna-myght]

Hate feeling like the “not fun” person bc I don’t drink or do drugs. But also I do feel very thankful in my own way that my family is so riddled w addiction that I experienced up close and even had to take care of at such a young age, feeling as if I needed to try to fix my family, because it’s really put me off from trying any of it and therefore extinguishing any chances of me becoming an addict. Sort of my own the cycle ends with me deal.

[transmandrake]

Thing that baffles me about Palworld is now its been out a lil and people have explored it more... Apparenlty the whole slavery and animal abuse aspect which is *heavily advertised* as the quirky silly gimmick is... completely optional and often the worst way to play the game.

...

WHY WOULD YOU ADVERTISE IT LIKE THAT??? Oh yeah cuz people who dont like funny haha animal slavery are definitely going to buy the funny haha slavery game. And then its actually like 60% funny haha slavery.

(I'm basing this off the steam page primarily. Its like... Half the description and images. Because surprisingly I expect that to be an accurate representation of the game and if I'm going to like it or not.)

[lesbiten]

going on the department of transportations website and seeing a new 'road closed for vehicle crash' update every 5 minutes does not instill confidence

[quiveringdeer]

Bertholdt has a pet box turtle named Berturtle. 🐢

So what had happened was.... tw for turtle car injury 😣 But they survive!!

It's fall, so many colorful leaves littering the ground. He really needs to find the time to rake the yard. Or at least get them off the driveway. Thing about box turtles is, the patterns on their shell make them amazing at camaflouge. And unfortunately Bertie second guesses himself a moment too late before he realizes that particular bright yellow smattering of color was not just fallen leaves. 😣

Luckily the driver's tire barely made any contact with the lil fella. But in a rush to close up in it's shell to avoid injury, it's back left leg didn't make it inside in time and the pressure from the tire bump caused some lacerations.

Bertholdt is rattled! He's never hit an animals before. He's such a careful driver. Any one of his peers would vouch for that! He dashes out of his car after reversing a few feet and scoops up the poor baby, tucking it against his tummy as he tries to figure out what the hell to do.

He can't just leave it out here after maiming it! Luckily there is a small box in his trunk where he keeps some extra waterbottles, protein bars and a first aid kit neatly tucked away for emergencies. Hastily, he dumps the contents of the box to scatter haphazardly in his trunk before tenderly tucking the turtle in his new makeshift emergency turtle transport container. Within minutes he's backing out of the driveway and zooming his way to the nearest vet. Is the vet where you take wild animals who are injured?? He has no idea but his brain is on autopilot.

Also, by zooming I mean he dares to go five over the speedlimit. The turtle is bleeding afterall and he has no idea if he's caused a more serious internal injury for the poor creature.

The front desk attendant greets a very flustered Bertie who is a mess of worry as he tries to describe the situation. They do their best to reassure him that they can fit in time to have the doc look the turtle over and gesture for him to sit and wait.

His shoulders sag wearily as both his legs bounce with anxious energy. His mind racing with all the whatifs of how this disaster could've been avoided. There was so much he wanted to accomplish in life and how could he do that if he was burdened with the title of turtle murderer? And what about the turtle? What aspirations and dreams had he now cut short because of his own shortsightedness? And here he was selfishly hung up on his own future troubles as if he hadn't just ruined the life of this innocent creature. Did it have a family? Did turtles maintain family units? What would a group of turtles be called? Where they close by? Had they seen their lovedone nearly crushed beneath the tire of his car? Had he inadvertently traumatized a whole gaggle of turtles? The antagonist of their story as knowledge of this tragedy is passed to future generations? Bertholdt Hoover, the turtle slayer. What would be the best way to make amends? Give offering to the turtle colony that potentially will be suffering a significant loss due to his gross negligence?

"Mr. Hoover?"

Bertholdt's body shoots up from the waiting room chair, startling the sweet lady and toy poodle to his right. He breathes a sincere apology for his swiftness before he follows the front desk attendant to a back exam room.

Longer story short, the vet puts Bert in contact with a local wildlife rehaber. The rehaber takes in the turtle and cares for it for a few weeks, monitoring it's wound ability to care for itself. The wound doesn't become infected and while it hinders the turtle's speed and agility, nothing else seems to be inhibiting the animal. Since it was a wild turtle, they can't legally release it into his care, even though it can't be released back into the wild. However, the rehab center does have space in their educational exhibit to let the turtle cohabitate with another unreleasable turtle friend.

While Bertholdt doesn't keep the box turtle at home, he visits and volunteers now at the rehab center often. Gabby is the one who christened the turtle Berturtle, when the rehaber gave him the opportunity to name the lil guy. She is very proud of the name.

[devil-changmin]

Hating Pennsylvania needs to become more mainstream

[celamity]

As someone who watched Ta Sjansen in Norway every summer in my youth, this makes perfect sense.

[meeks-beas]

College is just kicking me in the ass now isn’t it

[arandomaewblog]

when I say I was in absolute ✨AWE✨ when Hook and Wardlow walked down the ramp to the ring tonight, I mean I did not look away or move or possibly even breathe from the second they were in my sight to the time they got in the ring

[lemondoddle]

[ID. digital art of hoody from marble hornets crouched inside a little tikes toy car with an operator symbol vanity plate. end ID.]

where he goin?

[luna-azzurra]

How To Write A Chase Scene

Before anyone takes off running, the reader needs to know why this matters. The chase can’t just be about two people running, it’s gotta have a reason. Is your hero sprinting for their life because the villain has a knife? Or maybe they’re chasing someone who just stole something valuable, and if they don’t catch them, it’s game over for everyone. Whatever the reason, make it clear early on. The higher the stakes, the more the reader will care about how this chase plays out. They’ll feel that surge of panic, knowing what’s on the line.

Sure, a chase scene is fast, people are running, dodging, maybe even falling. But not every second needs to be at full speed. If it’s too frantic from start to finish, the reader might get numb to the action. Instead, throw in some rhythm. Use quick, sharp sentences when things get intense, like someone stumbling or almost getting caught. But then slow it down for a second. Maybe they hit a dead end or pause to look around. Those brief moments of slow-down add suspense because they feel like the calm before the storm kicks up again.

Don’t let the setting just be a backdrop. The world around them should become a part of the chase. Maybe they’re tearing through a marketplace, dodging carts and knocking over tables, or sprinting down alleyways with trash cans crashing behind them. If they’re running through the woods, you’ve got low-hanging branches, roots, slippery mud, and the constant threat of tripping. Describing the environment makes the scene more vivid, but it also adds layers of tension. It’s not just two people running in a straight line, it’s two people trying to navigate through chaos.

Running isn’t easy, especially when you’re running for your life. This isn’t some smooth, graceful sprint where they look cool the whole time. Your character’s lungs should be burning, their legs aching, maybe their side starts to cramp. They’re gasping for air, barely holding it together. These details will remind the reader that this chase is taking a real toll. And the harder it gets for your character to keep going, the more the tension ramps up because the reader will wonder if they’ll actually make it.

Don’t make it too easy. The villain should almost catch your hero or the hero should almost grab the villain. But something happens last second to change the outcome. Maybe the villain’s fingers brush the hero’s coat as they sprint around a corner, but they manage to slip out of reach just in time. Or maybe your hero almost gets close enough to tackle the villain, but slips on some gravel, losing precious seconds.

And Don’t let the chase end in a way that feels too predictable. Whether your character gets away or is caught, it should be because of something clever. Maybe they spot a hiding place that’s almost impossible to notice, or they use their surroundings to mislead their pursuer. Or, the person chasing them pulls a fast one, Laying a trap, cutting off their escape route, or sending the hero down the wrong path. You want the end to feel earned, like it took quick thinking and ingenuity, not just dumb luck or fate.

[comedyseriess]

MonsterJam: 4 Monster Trucks New Race Challenge, Freestyle Thrilling Stunts, Jumps, Ramps & Crashes

[kidsnurseryrhymes1]

MonsterJam: 4 Monster Trucks New Race Challenge, Freestyle Thrilling Stunts, Jumps, Ramps & Crashes