#SURF e-DNA

[thepastisalreadywritten]

[queerworldtravelers]

Porticello, Sicily

38°5'10" N, 13°32'5" E

Setting the scene:

Krystal’s great aunt Janet remembered a name: Emma Gioia. A quick search revealed the matching ship manifest for a vessel named Dante Alighieri (yes, that Dante) arriving in the United States on August 9, 1919 from S. Flavia. Krystal found the manifest while we were in Berlin, so we immediately knew that we had to spend some time rummaging through the archives in Santa Flavia. The privilege and opportunity to choose to walk the same path as our ancestors is never wasted on us. We deeply understand the importance of this work. In seeking, the Universe met us every step of the way. We called the Villa Edera home in the small fishing village of Porticello. An older gentleman brought a chair out to the street each morning with a half-smoked cigar and provided us ample opportunities to practice saying “Buongiorno.” It was the first time in a while that we truly felt like we were home. 

On our first full day an organization called Pro Loco Santa Flavia was offering a free tour of the Punic Necropolis and ancient ruins of Solunto. The advertisement for the event said we would go “by car” to the sites...we definitely did not have a car. Krystal sent a message and organized a ride with the tour leader for the day and got the okay to use Google Translate to understand the tour. It was time to trust the Universe and it was the best decision we have ever made! 

Upon arrival we met Antonella, David, and Rikard and our lives have been changed forever! Antonella is a brilliant archeologist, educator, and life-long resident of Porticello. Her knowledge of the history of Sicily and her kindness are a welcomed gift on this adventure. David and Rikard were fellow participants on the tour. Rikard has been the dentist in town for 30 years and David is his partner. They are from Sweden and England respectively, each speak several languages, and provided much support when Google Translate made up sentences. We started at the recently opened Punic Necropolis that dates from the Hellenistic period between the Greek and Roman rule (323 BC - 32 BC). In Sicily death is a part of life and crawling down into the tombs was a welcomed activity. Very hesitantly we ventured down the steps and also had a beautiful moment of cultural reckoning. Why is death so weird in the United States? 

We hopped into the car with Antonella and sped up the mountain to the ancient Phoenician city of Solunto. Krystal’s DNA traces to the Levant area (present day Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq) and so do the Phoenicians, so, for context, we are talking about walking in some absolute ancient ancestral footsteps. There are no words for the complexity, beauty, and accessibility of the ruins. Antonella’s knowledge and storytelling brought the streets of this archaic city to life. While standing on the bluff overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, Antonella pointed to a rock outcrop and offered to take us out to the lighthouse if we had time after lunch. Absolutely! 

At 16:00 we met up with Antonella in front of the Church of Saint Mary del Lume. Legend has it that the painting of the Madonna hanging in the church washed up in the surf and Madonna del Lume protects all of the fishermen of Porticello, Sicily’s second largest fishing port. We hopped into her little car and headed out on a tour of Punta Santa Nicolicchia, Caletta Sant'Elia, the recently community-restored Madonna Del Lume, and a gorgeous cliff-side walk out to the Capo Zafferano Lighthouse. To meet someone who loves a place and to have the opportunity to see through their eyes for a brief moment is truly the greatest gift of being alive. We went to sleep absolutely in love with this part of the world. 

You may recall from our time in Palermo the works of artist Tutto e Niente. They surrounded our walks through the Ballarò and to our absolute joy the works also adorned our days in Porticello and our walks through Santa Flavia. The group of girls peering into the distance was just down the street from our home and the work adorns the door of an old cobbler shop. The red shoe somehow tells us that there’s no place like home. Just up the street stands an abandoned building steadily holding the name “Orfanotrofio Pezzillo.” Family legend paired with the ship manifest indicated that Emma Gioia, Krystal’s great grandmother, may have spent some of her days in this very building. Directly across the street rests a Piaggio with another incredible painting by our favorite street artist. We are including the post that goes with this work for your contemplation:

“La sua ape con cui fa sbarazzi e si vusca u pane! se sei perso puoi trovare nuove direzioni...sai cosa vuol dire resistere e soffrire? È facile parlare di vivere e morire!vivo per sta robba, vuoi comprende il motivo? Manca ossigeno al cervello solo se non dipingo...tengo in testa l'obbiettivo dedico la vita a lei unico motivo.”

“If you get lost you can find new directions...do you know what it means to resist and suffer? It's easy to talk about living and dying! I live for this stuff, do you know why? My brain lacks oxygen without painting...goal in mind dedicate my life to her only reason.” 

Krystal sent fan mail, because we really, truly were moved by the work. We received a response and look forward to connecting in the future. 

Antonella invited us on one more adventure. She teaches in Palermo and had a little time to take us up to see Santuario di Santa Rosalia on, or in, Mount Pellegrino. The bones of Santa Rosalia were found in the cave in 1624 and shortly after their discovery a plague ravaging the area subsided. Every year the people of Palermo make a pilgrimage up the mountain to make offerings to Santa Rosalia. The view of Palermo from the mountain is stunning and the church itself is set inside of a cave. We finished off the day with a multo buono lunch of polpette alla acciughe (anchovy meatballs), pasta al pesce spada (pasta with swordfish), insalata di bollito (salad of boiled meat and anchovies), and caponata di melanzane (eggplant magic sauce) at Trattoria Bersagliere in the Ballarò. 

We wanted to make sure we gave the local produce, butcher, and bakery in Porticello a shout out. Even the tiny grocery store had everything we could dream of. Our days were filled with oyster mushrooms the size of our head, the best tomatoes we have ever eaten, and so many incredible oranges! In fact, we learned that there are so many varieties of oranges in Sicily you get to choose if you want sweet, sour, for juicing, for eating. Who knew the world of oranges could be so delicious and varied? 

Bagheria was historically home to many villas outside of the city of Palermo. Many of them are still standing and you can go check them out. Bagheria is also a quick walk up the street from Porticello or a 2 minute train ride. We learned after a few days that the train isn’t really worth the trouble and our feet got us there just fine. When Mary found the Villa Palagonia, known as the Villa of Monsters, we had to go. A cash only entrance fee that rivaled some of the incredible museums in Palermo ushered us into a ramshackled old villa adorned with an absolute ton of really creepy statues. 

Some of our days were filled with drinks at the local bar Tosto Chiosco with our dear new friends David and Rikard. We had the fortune of meeting many of the incredible folks from the area. We had another absolutely stunning meal at Trattoria Buttitta in Bagheria where we learned that home-brewed limoncello will absolutely send you flying into another dimension! On our final night, dear Antonella made us all the best home-cooked Sicilian meal! We joined her at her home for pasta al forno (pasta from the oven - only this was an absolute labor of love that hit Krystal deep in her bones. Her family would make a similar dish with Velveeta cheese and canned tomatoes when she was a kid, but this, this was otherworldly!), involtini (a magical roll of meat stuffed with a melody of incredible ingredients), insalata di finocchi e arance (fennel, orange, and anchovy salad), and home-made tiramisu that was - wow, just wow. We washed it all down with Sicilian red wine and amaro del mare. Grazie mille to Antonella for cooking all night and blessing us with leftovers for our travels. Grazie mille to our friends in Porticello. We are already plotting our return and we will be there before anyone notices we have left. Grazie mille to Krystal’s ancestors who left just enough of a paper trail to be found. 

[xmysticalnightxx]

Lucasonas #luca

(my account on istangram is called  Alicesdrawin)

Riccardo/Richard, fan #luca character, seamonster ibird 🇺🇸English version down 🇮🇹 Versione italiana più giù English version: Riccardo its a human- seamonster ibrid, his surname is Rick and the English version of his name is Richard. He is pretty different from his ibrid friends, he is the only one that can't actually transform himself into a full human or seamonster (all the others can switch easily to human and seamonster) doctors think it's a DNA thing, but they aren't sure. In the pictures you see the differences between his wet form (that he doesn't enjoy) and not wet form. He is 25 years old and works outside of Portorosso, usually in disguise for racist humans. He doesn't fit in with the other seamonsters and prefers staying outside of water. He likes to swim, to surf and a lot of other stuff. He is bisexual and chilled about it. Italian version:  Riccardo è un ibrido tra umano e mostro Marino, il suo soprannome è Rick. È diverso dai suoi coetanei e amici ibridi, lui è l'unico che non riesce a trasformarsi del tutto in un umano o mostro marino (gli altri intercambiano senza problemi) i dottori pensano abbia a che fare con il suo DNA ma non sono sicuro. Nelle immagini si vedono la sua versione bagnata e asciutta (odio quella bagnata). Ha 25 anni e lavoro fuori da Portorosso e si traveste per non avere a che fare con umani razzisti. Non riesce a integrarsi con i mostri marini e preferisce stare con gli umani stando fuori dall acqua. Ama nuotare, serfare e altre cose. È bisessuale e calmo quando si tratta di ciò. i hope you enjoy this, ‘cause i think i’ll do lots of them and a comic series too! :D

[salgaropaba]

MULHERES DE S.A.L

Sabemos que hoje mais do que tudo é um dia de luta, silêncio e reflexão. Mas não poderíamos deixar de falar sobre ser Mulher. Nossa homenagem a todas vocês através da história de 3 mulheres que representam e nos inspiram no Surfe A.rte e L.iberdade. 

MULHER S.URFE 

ROSANE VIOTT  ou Rovie tem 34 anos, natural de BH, trabalha como fotógrafa e filmmaker e já rodou o mundo em experiências incríveis com o surfe. 

Sobre sonhos, Rovi conta que pretende conseguir fazer o que mais ama - fotografar e surfar viajando o mundo.

O que é pra você ser uma mulher de S.A.L?

É ser uma mulher forte, correr atrás de seus sonhos e objetivos. Buscando melhorar sempre pra ser melhor para o mundo que vivemos. Ser uma mulher de Surfe, Arte e Liberdade é ter consciência de si e do seu habitat, expressando seu olhar através da arte.

Qual sua conexão com o surfe? 

Surfe me trouxe mais sentido na vida, quando estou no mar me sinto mais tranquila. Através dele me conectei mais comigo mesma e seus caminhos, além do esporte, um estilo de vida, me fizeram conhecer minha verdade. Ele me empoderou.

Como você se vê sendo mulher dentro d'água?

Não é fácil, me sinto muitas vezes vulnerável. Ainda existe muito desrespeito com mulheres dentro da água, e acredito que com mais mulheres na água isso melhoraria muito. 

Quais barreiras enfrenta no mercado da fotografia pro ser mulher?

 Ainda existe muita desvalorização do trabalho feminino em todos os mercados, inclusive no da fotografia. E sinto que é mais uma barreira ainda muito grande, principalmente entre marcas. em não contratarem mulheres nos trabalhos de fotografia e filmagens ou não os valorizarem. 

Quem mensagem gostaria de deixar pra outras mulheres que se inspiram em você?

Acredite sempre no seu potencial e enfrente todos os desafios com muita coragem. Se liberte e abrace as oportunidades, pois a vida é agora e o tempo voa menina. Viva a vida da melhor maneira e cuide da natureza, nosso planeta é nosso lar e é único.

MULHER A.RTE

Marcella Riani tem 34 anos, natural e residente em São Paulo capital, trabalhar como artística plástica.

Seu sonho, dentre muito, é levar sua arte pro mundo todo.

Marcella, o que é arte para você?

A arte é uma grande parte de mim, eu nasci e cresci numa família de artistas e arquitetos e isso fez com que a arte fizesse parte da minha vida desde sempre. Não consigo separar a arte do que eu sou.

Quais barreiras enfrenta no mercado artístico por ser mulher?

Acredito que como em qualquer profissão, apenas ser mulher é muitas vezes uma barreira, além de todos os desafios profissionais, existe sempre uma sensação de ter que provar algo a mais só por ser mulher. Infelizmente vivemos numa sociedade patriarcal e isso influencia a nossa vida como um todo.

A vida com sal te inspira? Se sim, como? 

Me inspira muito. A minha maior inspiração é a vida, sentir os momentos, conseguir dar corpo aos meus sentimentos e sensações do dia a dia é a minha grande busca na arte. Estar na praia, no mar, assim como a arte, faz parte de mim, eu não existo sem. O mar, o vento, a natureza, tudo isso me ensina muito. Eu trabalho muito enquanto estou velejando. Por exemplo, as vezes tá difícil de resolver um trabalho, ou estou empacada num desenho, eu saio e monto meu kite, vou pro mar, quando volto consigo resolver aquela coisa que estava parada a dias. O mar me traz respostas.

Quem mensagem gostaria de deixar pra outras mulheres que se inspiram em você?

Que a nossa força é gigante e o nosso trabalho nos fortalece.

MULHER L.IBERDADE

Carla tem 24 anos, natural do Rio Grande do Sul, cresceu em Brasília e hoje mora no nosso Habitat, Garopaba - SC. 

É modelo, atriz, ginasta, dentre tantas coisas, mulher livre. 

Sobre sonhos, Carla cita é curiosidade pura: “ Eu tenho todos os sonhos do mundo, quero descobrir muita coisa ainda, desfrutar e me apaixonar muito na minha passagem aqui na Terra”. E entre seus sonhos um deles é com nosso habitat, Carla  contou sobre um projeto cultural para Garopaba, através da Arte, teatro, musica e outras atividades. 

Seu habitat hoje é Garopaba, praia do litoral de SC, você se vê longe do mar? Da pele Sal.gada?

Garopaba é mágica, agradeço todos os dias por acordar no meio dessa natureza tão crua, é muito especial.  Eu não me vejo longe do mar. Eu cresci no cerrado, então eu via o mar uma vez no ano, estar tão perto agora parece um tesouro. Minha conexão com o mar é tão especial que fico até emocionado em falar,  parece que passei muito tempo buscando algo sem saber o que era, e agora que encontrei vejo que o mar é minha paz, meu equilíbrio. Não viverei sem pele sal.gada nunca mais. 

Ainda sobre o mar, o que o surfe representa pra você?

Eu aprendi a surfar fazem 2 anos, foi uma das melhores coisas que eu já fiz e aprendi na vida. Além de ser super divertido, te coloca no teu centro - é tu e o oceano e você precisa aprender a conversar com ele, e é libertador, o mar te entende e te ensina. 

“Hoje sou fissurada por surfe rsrs fico instigando o Armando a surfamos sempre que tem onda. Eu não abro mão de jeito nenhum, se tornou parte do meu DNA”

Quem mensagem gostaria de deixar pra outras mulheres que se inspiram em você?

Primeira coisa, não se compare e não se julgue. Tenha muito carinho com seu corpo e seu espírito. Quando você não se compara isso reflete no seu exterior e consequentemente você se sente mais livre consigo mesma. A minha liberdade é a sua liberdade também. E isso é o que todas nós queremos. 

E pra finalizarmos, o que é L.iberdade pra você?

É tão amplo falar sobre liberdade pra mim, mas o que posso falar é: a liberdade é “descansar na entrega” confiar nas nossas vontades, sem pensar nos julgamentos externos, é mostrar quem somos de verdade, preservar nossas autenticidade.  Eu penso que se eu sou livre, todos podemos ser. Todo mundo é lindo quando sustenta sua liberdade, quando respeita o seu eu, e isso impacta as outras pessoas. 

A L.iberdade é deixar-se fluir como as ondas, é nossa honestidade com nós mesmo e nossas vontades, o maior contato com nosso eu.  Nosso agradecimento especial a Rovi, Marcella e Carla que compartilharam um pouquinho sobre elas. Parabéns a cada uma de nós, mulheres, guerreiras, mães, filhas, irmãs. Nossa luta caminha de mãos dadas, e mesmo que longa, seguimos fortes. 

[1albumaday]

2019

2019

Deerhunter - Why hasn’t everything already disappeared Quelle Chris - Guns James Blake - Assume Form Panda Bear - Buoys Self Esteem - Compliments please PUP - Morbid Stuff Pixvae - Cali Fat White Family - Serfs up! The comet is coming - Trust in the lifeforce of the deep mystery Malihini - Hopefully, again Great Dad - Great Dad Public Body - EP Public Body Chris Cohen - Chris Cohen Miley Cyrus - She is coming Karen O - Lux Prima The Mauskovic Dance Band - The Mauskovic Dance Band Potsu - Ivy League Bill Callahan - Shepherd in a sheepskin vest Why?- AOKOHIO Metronomy - Metronomy Forever Cashmere Cat - Princess Catgirl Drake - Care Package Kanye West - JESUS IS KING Clark - Kiri Variations Benjamin Francis Leftwich - Elephant Shamir - Be the yee, here comes the haw Skinny Pelembe - Dreaming is dead now Cate Le Bone - Reward Vagabon - Vagabon SAULT - 7 SAULT - 5 Toro y Moi - Outer Space Tyler, the creator - IGOR FKA Twigs - MAGDALENE Pleasure System - Terraform Charlotte Adigéry - Zandoli 2018 SOPHIE - Oil Of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides Hen Ogledd - Mogic BC Camplight - Deportation Blues Shamir - Resolution Daughters - You Won't Get What You Want IDLES - Joy As An Act Of Resistance Wei Zhongle - The Operators Elza Soares - Deus É Mulher JID - DiCaprio 2 Christian Fitness - Nuance - The Musical Devi McCallion & Katie Dey - Some New Form Of Life Palm - Rock Island Pusha T - DAYTONA Lithics - Mating Surfaces Paul Williams - Surf Music serpentwithfeet - soil quest?onmarc - ? : ID Noname - Room 25 Jean Grae & Quelle Chris - Everything's Fine The Beths - Future me hates me Teleman - Family of Aliens U.S. Girls - In A Poem Unlimited LUMP - LUMP BUSDRIVER - Electricity Is On Our Side Heather Leigh - Throne Guerrilla Toss - Twisted Crystal Vessel - Queen of Golden Dogs Amen Dunes - Freedom Baxter Dury, Etienne de Crécy, Delilah Holliday - B.E.D Insecure Men - Insecure Men Soccer Mommy - Clean Kamaal Williams - The Return SUPERTEEN - Over Everything LICE - It All Worked out Great, Vol 1 & 2 Material Girls - Leather Ask Carol - Ask Carol The Mauskovic Dance Band - Down in the basement Potsu - Just Friends A L E X - Hollow Moon Kamasi Washington - Heaven and Heart CD1 + CD2 Gruff Rhys - Babelsberg Gwenno - Le Kov Aisha Devi - DNA Feelings Channel Tres - Black Moses Holly Herndon - Proto Rezzett- Rezzett The Ophelias - Almost Pan Amsterdam, thatmanmonkz - The Pocket Watch Oh papa - Papa Les Loners - Be Happy Against all logic -  2012 - 2017 2017 Curtis Harding - Face your fear Protomartyr - Relatives In Descent JFDR - Brazil Soccer Mommy - Collection Alessandro cortini - avanti Miley Cyrus - Younger now Beach House - B-Sides and Rarities Silvia Kastel - Air Lows Why? - Moh Lhean Mildlife - Phase 2016 Kevin Abstract - American Boyfriend: A suburban love story Ela & PomPom - My New Music Elizabeta Lāce - Songs About D Elizabete Balčus - Conarium The comet is coming - Channel the Spirits Duchess Says - Sciences Nouvelles Nina Ryser - I Hope All Of Your Dreams Come True SUPERTEEN - Isn’t A Person Bestial Mouths- Heartless The Sooper Swag Project - Badd Timing Rozi Plain - Friend of a friend Khompa - The Shape Of Drums To Come Subrosa - For This We Fought The Battle Of Ages Comfort food - Waffle Frolic LICE - Nulmilk: The Basement Demo Skinny girl diet - Heavy Flow The Octopus Project - Memory Mirror Porridge Radio - Rise, Pasta and other fillers Big thief  - Masterpiece Injury Reserve - Floss DRAM - Big Baby DRAM Miike Snow - iii Will wood and the tapeworms - Self-ish Opposite sex - Hamlet David Bowie - Blackstar Orkesta mendoza - !Vamos a Guarachar! No genre  - Don’t call it a Christmas album The avalanches - Wildflower Sleigh Bells - Jessical Rabbit TEEN - Love Yes Beyonce - Lemonade Olga Bell - Tempo Clipping - Splendor & Misery Show me the body - Body War Elza Soares - A mulher do fim do mundo Esperanza Spalding - Emily’s D+Evolution Nico Muhly & Teitur - Confessions Claire Cronin - Came Down a Storm Horse Jumper Of Love - Horse Jumper Of Love NAILS - You Will Never Be One Of Us The Cult Of Dom Keller - Goodbye To The Light The Ophelias - Creature Native Magnolian - Famous Men Ukandanz- Awo The I.L.Y’s - Scum With Boundaries Drugdealer - The End Of Comedy Greys - Outer Heaven Saul Williams - MartyrLoserKing CC Mose - Beat Me Sturgill Simpson - A Sailor’s Guide To Earth Montaigne - Glorious Heights So Laid Back Country China - Sin Cristales Lemon Demon - Spirit Phone Mitski - Puberty 2Moor Mother - Fetish Bones Yussef Kamaal - Black Focus Susumu Yokota - Laputan Mr Oizo - All Wet Skeletons -Am I Home? Lee Fields & The Expressions - Special Night Flock of Dimes - If You See Me, Say Yes Lee Hazlewood - 13 Childish Gambino - Awaken, My Love! Modern Baseball - Holy Ghosts Oddisse - Alwasta Ryley Walker - Golden Sings That Have Been SungHalf Japanese - Perfect AJ Cornell & Tim Darcy - Too significant to ignore Jaimeo Brown Transcendence - Work Songs Kamaiyah - A Good Night In The Ghetto 2015 BC Camplight - How To Die In The North Kefaya - Radio International Other Lives - Rituals Viegli - Loks paliek vala SUPERTEEN - Stay Creepy Miley Cyrus - Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz EL VY - Return to the Moon Dakha brakha - wnrx The I.L.Y’s - I’ve always been good at true love 2014 Keaton Henson - Romantic Works The dø - Shake Shook Shoken 2013 DARKSIDE - Golden Arrow SUPERTEEN - Exponential Superteen Why? - Golden Tickets 2012 Allah-Las - Allah-las Why? - Mumps, etc Why? - Sod in the Seed 2011 Viegli - Viegli 2010 The Books - The Way Out Johnny Flynn - Been Listening 2009 Peter Doherty - Last of English Roses Bill Callahan - Sometimes I wish we were an eagle Why? - Eskimo Snow 2008 Why? - Alopecia Johnny Flynn - A Larum 2007 BC Camplight - Blink of a Nihilist Subtle - Yell and Ice Akron/Family - Love is simple John Maus - Love is Real 2006 The Forest & The Sea - Leafcutter John Subtle - For Hero: For Fool The Books - Music for a french elevator and other oddities Why? - Rubber Traits 2005 BC Camplight  - Hide, Run Away The Books - Lost and Safe Akron/Family - Akron/Family Why? - Elephant Eyelash Why? - Sanddollars 2004 The Fiery Furnaces - Blueberry Boat 2003 Matmos - wide open spaces Hymie’s Basement - Hymie’s Basement The Books - The Lemon of Pink Why? - Oaklandazulasylum Why? - The Early Whitney Parsley Sound - Parsley Sound 2002 Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It in People The Books - Thought for food 2001 The Avalanches - Since I left you 1998 The Sugarcubes - Life’s too good 1997 The Sea And Cake- The Fawn Stereolab - Dots and Loops 1996 Squarepusher - Feed Me Weird Things 1984 Art of Noise - Who’s afraid of the art of noise? 1981 This Heat - Deceit 1977 Fleetwood Mac - Rumors 1973 Perigeo - abbiamo tutti un blues da piangere 1971 Jethro Tull - Aqualung

[trcublesomes]

🔥🔥 –– have you seen [ MAXINE “MAX” DUVAL ] since the storm? some say they look like [ bridget satterlee ] but they’re [ 21 ]  & go by [ THE PHOENIX ].  [ she ] lived in halloway for [ 21 years ] . before the town vanished they were studying [ mechanical engineering ] and lived at [ THE DORMS ]. most people knew the [ CISFEMALE ] as [ sharp-witted ] but i’ve heard they can also be [ - BRAZEN ]. for some reason, they feel [ relieved ] about the town’s disappearance. ( doofus, 23 (for like 2 more weeks ew), she/her, cst (the c stands for corn) ) –––––

–––– local idiot admin is back and she has a new child on the rise . pls do not call her maxine as she will not hesitate to clap back , and though she is cute and kinda little do not underestimate !! we have a true chaotic good on our hands who really just had the odds stacked against her quite a bit growing up but that is a-okay . ‘ i’ll read your rules before i break them ’ kinda bitch . ‘ act before thinking ’ kinda bitch . ‘ lead with your heart not your head ’ kinda bitch . ‘ good instincts but terrible table manners ’ kinda bitch . ANYWAY . . . you’ll see . carry on !!  this intro is much lazier than my other one akdjfhas so bear w me

max was born and raised in halloway to the ‘never gonna get out of this place’ sorta people. only her mother did, shortly after she was born, in the middle of the night with no warning and no telling. of where she might go, leaving her with her father. woof. 

her old man really tried. he was a good dad, but the man’s moral compass was all sorts of out of whack. he spent as much time as possible with max and took as good of care of her as possible but like honestly?? having a kid is EXPENSIVE. being alive is expensive, and the straight and narrow honest path doesn’t always get you what you need.

he ultimately fell back into old habits which meant he spent a lot of time in the city boosting cars only to bring them back to halloway to sell for parts or modify for street racing and upselling. this was a business he ran under the table at an autoshop in town that the duval family started decades prior. 

max never really knew this was going on because he kept it very much separate from her. they spent a lot of time working in their garage at home together on his old beater truck and a couple of other junkers that came in through the years, but she never visited the autoshop past sundown. just figured dad was a mechanic by day and a bit dependent on alcohol most nights.

when she was around fifteen, though, a job went horribly wrong and put her father away for life. thus began max’s time in the system, three years and three different foster homes in and around the halloway area... which had her consistently frustrated because she A: knew being adopted wouldn’t happen since she was 15?? and B: had pretty much been taking care of herself her whole life so sticking her in a house seemed stupid.

duval’s autoshop was bought by a friend of her father’s who was a friend no more after the ordeal, and renamed. she got a job there when she was old enough, first running the front desk, then working under the hood. she’s a hands-on learner and caught on to anything her father didn’t teach her very quickly.

even though she was a hard worker and happily minded her own gd business... she’s her father’s daughter, and trouble always seemed to find her. sometimes it was her fault— because she’s got a temper and a knack for being fussy under heavy authority—, other times it was the preconceived judgements attached to her last name. “trouble’s in her dna” sort of thing. 

18 rolls around and she’s made.... decent enough grades to get into a few schools with scholarships, but she opts to defer in order to work for a year and save up. lives out of her car for a little bit, couch surfs every now and then, stays with some very gracious hosts, and works her ass off until she’s able to go to school for mechanical engineering which is great!!!

but because she’s still in halloway, hat last name follows her, and a lot of local students kinda know who she is. know she's a bit sharp, a bit rough around the edges, from an icky background. but she did her best and kinda loved being able to actually work in labs and have friends and come back to the same dorm every now and again, even if she didn't have anywhere to go over holiday break. she was doing well fOR ONCE!!!

then the storm happened bc no one in halloway is ever allowed to be happy

it’s every man for themselves, last names and reputations be damned at first so despite initial panic she’s.. relieved, to say the least.

because her grey morality is no longer such a bad thing!! probably reveled in it for a while, hotwiring cars, picking locks, maybe took a bat to the window of an old foster home. then when she realized how serious the situation was ... she kinda ... started to promise herself that she wouldn't be the villain of this story!!! 

and now?? well... like everyone else she’s just trying to survive, just trying to figure her shit out, and still takes no shit bc she is useful in this world and she will be damned if u make her feel like she’s not!!

P E R S O N A L I T Y 

she may not be able to read jane austen in her free time at the speed of light, but max is sharp. she’s intuitive and knows how to take care of herself when the going gets rough. she’s quick to think on her feet and 110% a tactile learner as in... throw her into the fire and she’ll learn on the job. it’s why she’s so good with her hands and why she went into mechanical engineering.

she’s got... a lot of anger quietly bubbling under the surface bc she’s been dealt a shitty hand. but with no family, whose there to be mad at?? so she probably drinks more than she should... like father like daughter!!! because alcohol is cheaper than therapy my friends

a lil rambunctious, a lil rough around the edges. bold and a lil too fearless... never backs down from a dare even if she knows it’s a stupid one.

does not give up on herself and hates being underestimated. that said, she does have a tendency to give up on others quickly. she’s been let down a lot, and i mean, if you see a pattern and have no reason to believe someone’s going break it...

VERY loyal to the people she loves. she’d do anything for them, ethically questionable favors included, but these people are few and far between bc yikes! it’s hard to really get to know her

nice until you give her even the slightest reason not to be, and not much for second chances

looks like a cinnamon roll, could probably kill you type shit

chaotic good “i read the rules before i break them” type shit

fundamentally good

there’s a.... soft undertone to her... it’s there. it’s just rare, and it takes the right people to bring it out of her.

likes to take things apart and put them back together to see how they’re made aksdjf

also,........ has a lowkey love affair with music. she picked up guitar about a decade ago and often plays to relax herself. she’s got pretty voice and isn’t bad at the strumming game bUT YA KNOW it’s not something she ever wanted to do anything with. u wanna know what she sounds like??? of course i’ll show you even though you didn’t ask!! here ya go 

she does not mind the disappearance because!! she has no one to go back to anyway. it also kinda gave her a clean slate. she’s useful here more than she is notorious. the playing field is more even. and like... the girl IS useful so !!! she’s better off here than back ‘home’, in her opinion

lil bit of selina kyle... lil bit of season 2 nancy wheeler... lil bit of raven reyes

OK THIS TURNED OUT MORE OBNOXIOUS THAN PLANNED 

i’m gonna spam the dash now aksdjfh but smash the like and i’ll come to you and we can plot w max (and esme since i suck and haven’t done that either)

[j-notjay]

Battle Rap Rankings 2019

I think I only dropped one rankings list last year, so to start off this year I wanted to post my rankings based off MOST of the battles from 2018. There’s some I haven't seen that were released this year but happened last year that I have not judged so that affects some positions in rankings but this is the top 50 (TO ME!) previous ranks will be shown next to the battlers in parentheses unless they have not moved. 

Tay Roc 

Brizz Rawsteen (3.)

K-Shine (4.)

DNA (6.)

Nu Jerzey Twork (11.)

T-Top (5.)

Hollow Da Don (8)

Arsonal (7.)

Charlie Clips (2.)

Rum Nitty (13.)

O Red (24.)

JC (16.)

Cortez (11.)

Goodz (27.)

Chilla Jonez (12.)

Iron Solomon (21.)

Shotgun Suge (23.)

Ill Will (14.)

Aye Verb (31.)

Pat Stay (22.)

Dizaster (15.)

John John Da Don (39.)

Chef Trez (25.)

Tsu Surf (43.)

Bigg K (9.)

Hitman Holla (19.)

Geechi Gotti (Unranked)

Ave (18.)

Mike P (32.)

Yung Kannon (44.)

Head I.C.E. (30.)

T-Rex (42.)

Ill Mac (20.)

Chess (28.)

Big T (17.)

Mr. Wavy (50.)

Math (35.)

Jerry Wess (48.)

Glu Eazy (47.)

B-Magic (38.)

Danny Myers (43.)

Daylyt (29.)

Big Kannon (45.)

Calicoe (40.)

X-Factor (Unranked)

Jakkboy Maine (Unranked)

E Ness (Unranked)

Reed Dollaz (Unranked)

Loaded Lux (42.)

Prep (36.)

Unranked 

Th3 Saga 

Swave Sevah 

Charron 

Pass

Danja Zone

Born

Real Deal

Steams

Serius Jones

Bill Collector 

Show Off 

The rankings are based on wins, losses, draws, how they won, how they loss, who they beat, who they loss to, activity, impact & just over all performances. 

[madeinpop]

Made In PoP™ ǁ eventi Rock in Veneto dal 4 al 10 Aprile 2019 ǁ stagione 16 ǁ

Ciao Made-In-PoPpers, ci permettiamo di usare lo spazio di Made In PoP per annunciare l'uscita del terzo disco "Love Songs for Insensitive People" per gli HEATHENS raffinato sestetto che si muove in territori introspettivi tra indierock e trip hop alternative, questo disco esce per l'etichetta japponese RICCO Label e per SHYREC. CHECcO & LoRIS «Sostenete la Musica, Andate ai Concerti» ► Made In PoP segnala ◄ VENERDì 19 APRILE >>> VINILE Club via Capitano Alessio 92 ROSÀ (Vi) evento organizzato da quei grandi del LAST NITE Party, scenderanno le scalette del rinomato club vicentino i mitici ART BRUT. https://www.facebook.com/events/2033962273358195/ ► SETTIMANA ◄ ► GIOVEDÌ 4 Aprile Ϫ MARZOLO Occupata Portello via Marzolo 4 PADOVA super evento questa sera con tre super band DESTROY ALL GONDOLAS black surf punk HALLEY DNA trashwavepunk e The FLAMINGZ garage'a'billy. Ϫ IRRUZIONI Festival varie location PADOVA in questo weekend si terranno una serie di incontri di letteratura, musica, poesia, performance artistiche nel territorio urbano. http://www.irruzioni.it/programma-2019/ Ϫ Birreria ZUITA via Garibaldi 56 CAERANO S.Marco (Tv) La Sotterraneo organizza una nuova rassegna di band underground, con il duo GANZ & RICH e gli ottimi NEMO. Ϫ HOCH HOLLE via S.Andrea PADERNO del Grappa (Tv) psychedelia mescolata a trip hop in modo grasso e morbido per NASHMAHIJIRI e BRIXMAN. Ϫ Osteria dai KANKARI via Fossa Donne 93 MARANO di Mira (Ve) lo scrittore Paolo MALAGUTI presenterà alcune sue opere letterarie tra le canzoni dei DO'STORIESKI. Ϫ DRAGONFLY via del Lavoro 11 SALZANO (Ve) rassegna band emergenti con I PLEBEI folk teatrale e i DOUBLE SHUFFLE blues. Ϫ POMOMERO osteria creativa via Castelletto 84 MAROSTICA (Vi) tornano qui i RUE ROYALE duo anglo/americano folk cantautoriale. Ϫ EL CABALLITO via Pastrengo 17 BUSSOLENGO (Vr) festaiolo gargae beat twist & shake per Gli AMMUTINATI del Rock'n'Roll. Ϫ Osteria AI PRETI via Interrato Acqua Morta 27 VERONA il romantico indiepop cantautoriale dei ravennati COMANECI (Tannen records). ► VENERDÌ 5 Aprile Ϫ ALTROQUANDO Osteria Musicale via Corniani 32 SANT'ALBERTO di Zero Branco (Tv) Serata di selezioni per l'AREZZO WAVE Contest 2019, si contenderanno un posto in finale CAU, BORED BYRON e la cantautrice LIL'ALICE. Ϫ BISTROCK via Rometta 13/L San MARTINO di Lupari (Pd) sarà qui il supergruppo GROOVERS guidati da Redy Mik che ha chiamato a raccolta diversi musicisti della scena rock/psych. Ϫ FESTIVAL Snack Bar via del Plabiscito 82 PADOVA questa sera il sound stoner/grunge/alternative dei BLIND MARMOTS. Ϫ HALL via Nona Strada 11b PADOVA farà tappa qui il tour dei LOW in giro a presentare il nuovo emozionante disco "Double Negative", in apertura i LULLABIER, biglietti sold out. Ϫ HOCH HOLLE via S.Andrea PADERNO del Grappa (Tv) passa di qua il ritorno sulle scene degli storici venexiani TACABANDA e il loro combact folk. Ϫ EDEN Cafè via XV Luglio TREVISO tornano ad onorare il palco dell'Eden i RUE ROYALE duo anglo/americano folk cantautoriale. Ϫ KRACH Club via Madonna 3 MONASTIER (Tv) warm up per Weedout Festival con le stoner/doom band MUON, TEVERTS (Bn) e The HAUNTING GREEN. Ϫ HOME Rock Bar via Fonderia 73 TREVISO presentazione nuovo disco "Stato Brado" per il cantautore elettronico Davide VETTORI Ϫ La STAZIONETTA via Borgo Pieve 109 CASTELFRANCO (Tv) Sweet Noise presenta i TABASCO SHOT alternative rock al peperoncino. Ϫ OUTSIDER Pub via S.Cassiano 72 QUINTO di Treviso (Tv) torna ad esibirsi qui il SILENZIO Trio. Ϫ LIGHTHOUSE Pub via Noalese Sud 2 NOALE (Ve) esibizione in acustico per i giovani DROP OUT punk/alt-rock a km zero. Ϫ ARGO16 via delle Industrie 27 parco tecnologico VEGA MARGHERA (Ve) per la rassegna JazzVega ospite l'acclamato PAOLO ANGELI dalla Sardegna che presenta il progetto "22.22 FreeRadioHead", in apertura SADE&GREG OSBY dalla Sicilia. Ϫ CENTRO STABILE di CULTURA via Leogra 4 S.VITO di Leguzzano (Vi) a presentare il recente album uscito per Woodworm label, EDDA, ex Ritmo Tribale, rock alternativo. Ϫ Circolo MESA via L.Da Vinci 50 ALTE di Montecchio Maggiore (Vi) tornano sulle scene con un disco nuovo gli accattivanti The ROCK'n'ROLL KAMIKAZES capitanati da Anty Hormonauts, a seguire Arrogante dj. Ϫ CHILLOUT lounge bar viale della Pace 248 VICENZA evento di arte e musica Awesome Wave con i concerti per JUNKSTREET alt/rock ODD-REY rock/funk The LIZARDS'INVASION alt/rock e l'ottimo ALBERTO ALMAS synthpunk. Ϫ RIVE Jazz Club via Rive 14 CARTIGLIANO (Vi) etnojazz energico per la talentuosa JENNIFER CABRERA. Ϫ Club IL GIARDINO via Cao di Prà 82 LUGAGNANO di Sona (Vr) evento prog/rock/jazz con il passaggio del Soul Redemption tour di JERRY MAROTTA (Us) e FLAV MARTIN(Us). Ϫ COHEN Pub via Scarsellini 9 VERONA la bravissima one/woman/band ELLI De MON rock shamanico tra chitarre, grancassa, rullante e sonagli. Ϫ Colorificio KROEN via Pacinotti 19 Zai VERONA Tavernello Party con la musica scassata dei BAZOOKA garage psychopunk dalla Grecia/Slovenly records e dei TACOBELLAS duo femminile postpunk da Modena. Ϫ MUSICA ATTIVA il programma radio che promuove la musica indipendente veneta dalle 21 alle 23 ogni quindici giorni ormai da molti anni, con intensità, in studio per l'intervista il progetto A RED IDEA (Venezia/Beautiful Loser) folk cantautoriale, per ascoltare la diretta o 94 MHz o in streaming http://www.radiogammacinque.it/ ► SABATO 6 Aprile Ϫ ALTROQUANDO Osteria Musicale via Corniani 32 SANT'ALBERTO di Zero Branco (Tv) THREE BLACKBIRDS ospita stasera in versione duo i NORMAN raffinato indiepop, in apertura il combo APPLESOUP. Ϫ GEKYGIO via Alberese TREMIGNON di Piazzola sul Brenta (Pd) l'ottimo rock psychedelico per il combo emiliano EVIL KNIEVEL in giro a presentare il primo disco. Ϫ BAHNOHF Live via Sant'Antonio 34 MONTAGNANA (Pd) nuovo appuntamento Fuzz(o)Rama con ospiti i toninesi TONS sludge/doom, in apertura MEGATHERIUM (Vr) e ADOM (Vi). Ϫ RICKY’s Pub via Commerciale 12 ABBAZIA PISANI di Villa del Conte (Pd) freschi di pubblicazione del terzo disco, saranno qui a presentarlo i MAD FELLAZ sestetto progressive rock. Ϫ LOCANDA della BIRRA via garibaldi 105 PIOVE di Sacco (Pd) festa per la presentazione del nuovo ep per i ROLLING CARPETS rock alternative. Ϫ Circolo NADIR piazza Gasparotto 10 PADOVA ospite la giovane cantautrice torinese GINEVRA intimità tra passaggi elettronici e chitarristici. Ϫ HAITI Bar piazza Caduti della Repubblica FIESSO Umbertiano (Ro) dalle 18 serata di rock elettronico con live per i FRANK SINUTRE (nuovo disco) gli ottimi ROMEA e poi Scarlett Groove, Demonology HiFi (Casacci/Ninja Subsonica) e djset. Ϫ Osteria da TOCCHETTO via Risorgimento 27 MONTEBELLUNA (Tv) 8bit night con tre progetti lo-fi GAS1312, DECADE e da Pescara i MERU. Ϫ NASTY BOYS via Pellicciao 4 TREVISO un tuffo nei sixties più sfrenati con gli ONDE BEAT. Ϫ OXIGEN viale Repubblica 7c VILLORBA (Tv) serata live Rock Imprinting che vedrà l'esibizione dei gruppi MEZZA BRUSCA VIOLENTA e SEA MUNKEES rock alternativo. Ϫ KRACH Club via Madonna 3 MONASTIER (Tv) serata metal con The SHANDING e The MOOR che presenteranno i loro ultimi dischi. Ϫ Cs RIVOLTA via Fratelli Bandiera 45 MARGHERA (Ve) dalle 15 e fino a domenica sera nuova edizione di VENYL la grande Fiera del Disco di Venezia, oltre ai dischi da collezione anche esibizioni artistiche e live. Ϫ ORVETT Space via Vittoria 75 MUSSOLENTE (Vi) UGLYDOGS Aps ospitano la presentazione del nuovo disco "Indiani e Cowboy" per CISCO (ex leader dei Modena City Ramblers) impegnato in un set acustico. Ϫ Bar SMERALDO viale Venezia 6 VICENZA Springless party per i FusiDiFesta crew che vedrà il live dei LÄSER progetto alternative rock e djset La Giò/Perez/Breeoze. Ϫ Csa ARCADIA via Lago di Tovel 18 SCHIO (Vi) l'ACCADEMIA MUSICALE di Schio organizza la prima rassegna per le proprie band: DELEROCK, LAME STEP, SIX & the CITY, The FLOODS e The HIGHSCHOOL CRAP MATES. Ϫ Bar ASTRA contrà Barche 14 VICENZA stasera indierock con i locals LO-FI POETRY che presentano il nuovo EP. Ϫ FA BEMOLLE borgo Madonna di Pol PASTRENGO (Vr) evento death metal con le band DISAGIO, SADIST, DIABOLICAL MINDS, DISTRUZIONE, EFYD ed ERESIA. Ϫ Bar the BROTHERS via Olimpia GREZZANA (Vr) uno dei talenti più interessanti del panorama blues, non solo nazionale, DANY FRANCHI da Genova. Ϫ IL TRENTA feelgood bar via XXX Maggio 21 PESCHIERA del Garda (Vr) festa di compleanno del locale con il gipsy balkan folk dei O'CIUCCIARIELLO. Ϫ JACK the RIPPER via Nuova 9 RONCÀ (Vr) stoner space rock per i loclas KAYLETH. Ϫ COHEN Pub via Scarsellini 9 VERONA tra folk britannico e tradizione americana si esibirà Simone Romei ovvero DES MOINES. Ϫ Colorificio KROEN via Pacinotti 19 Zai VERONA vaporwave night con esibizioni live per ELECTRIC DREAMS e djset Pherdy e i suoi ospiti. ► DOMENICA 7 Aprile Ϫ Spazio NADIR contrà Santa Caterina 20 VICENZA ore 11 vernissage per l'apertura della mostra LOST IDENTITY dell'illustratore surrealista Nicola Stradiotto, ci sarà anche la performance musicale per MMRK (noise sperimentale da Bergamo). Ϫ FRESH MEAT week via Bettini 10 PADOVA la squadra di Roller Derby CRIMINAL BULLTES vi aspetta dalle 15 per provare questo sport inclusivo per tutte le appassionate di pattini, skate, tatuaggi e musica rock/punk/alternative. Ϫ PUNKY REGGAE Pub via Barbarigo 15 LIEDOLO di S.Zenone degli Ezzelini (Tv) dalle 17:00 aperitivo punkrock con i locals Fratelli RAPINA e, da Tenerife, i PORNOSURF. Ϫ BISTROCK via Rometta 13/L San MARTINO di Lupari (Pd) dalle 18 festa Dischi SOVIET Studio con brevi showcase per le band dell'etichetta INFUSO, The JUNCTION, HEAVEN or LAS VEGAS, LO STRANO FRUTTO e VALENTE, il tutto per celebrare i quarant'anni del presidentissimo Mare. Ϫ Spazio SCUDERIA via Rubelli San ZENONE degli Ezzelini (Tv) dalle 18 presso Villa Albrizzi Marini la rassegna QuattroPuntoUno con composizioni elettroacustiche, performances e live con ospiti LAURA AGNUSDEI (Bo) Simone CASTELLAN e BRANDO. Ϫ Osteria AL CASTELLO via Rossi A. 15 CHIUPPANO (Vi) dalle 19 aperitivo il progetto HOFAME di Crstiano Alberici, fuoriuscito dagli X-MARY. Ϫ GROOVE via Martiri Libertà 8 LUGO di Vicenza (Vi) aperitivo groovoso con il collettivo ROMEA trip-hop jazzy indietronico. Ϫ spazio CATAI ponte San Leonardo PADOVA ore 20 ci sarà il live per il duo MODRA rock elettronico. Ϫ CA'SANA Cibo Arte Cultura via SS. Fabiano Sebastiano 13 PADOVA dopo cena con il gipsy jazz del combo variabile MINIMAL KLEZMER. Ϫ HOME Rock Bar via Fonderia 73 TREVISO per la serata unplugged stasera ospite l'ottimo DAMIEN McFLY. ► LUNEDÌ 8 Aprile Ϫ ridimensioniamoci. ► MARTEDÌ 9 Aprile Ϫ ACROSS the UNIVERSITY parco delle Mura PADOVA dalle 21 prende vita il festival universitario con i concerti di CLAVDIO (Bomba Dischi) voce profonda e testi amaro-ironici e, in apertura, MÈSA cantautrice romana (Bomba Dischi). Ϫ BOCCIODROMO via A.Rossi 198 VICENZA all'interno del festival Luoghi Sospesi live performance per il quintetto GIASTADAGEN. ► MERCOLEDÌ 10 Aprile Ϫ ACROSS the UNIVERSITY parco delle Mura PADOVA dalle 21 presenteranno il loro disco nuovo nuovo HEATHENS ultima uscita di casa SHYREC in collaborazione con la japponese RICCO Label per cui hanno pubblicato il terzo album + djset. • https://telegram.me/madeinpop/ • https://www.facebook.com/Shyrec/ • https://www.facebook.com/threeblackbirdsfree/ • https://www.facebook.com/NewsletterMadeinpop/ • http://shyrec.bandcamp.com/

[malialaka]

For the faint heart, if you understand chemistry, microbiology and oceanography; you’ll understand the posts…2) koloa moolelo study by uncle Wyllie who died for us, Australia keeps his institute. 3) Ke’e for House of Laka , Na Kahiko was by uncle Pila ( bless him to he and uncle Emory saved as much as they could before more looting, the state though would not ask permission or follow laws back then) that would invited Randy and I later introduce Randy to my younger cousins just returning from college (his thing was trying to getting Aunty Stella to like him -he passed 🤣🤪🤓 people get the brothers mixed up, those one treads lightly because the items ate critical. WE ARE SUPER RARE, and so are items by dated carbon. The last 2-Pohakuloa, each a blessing seperate storage as stated. Formander tells you in 16. This is why not all beach gowers or land owners are not liked, those who know tell you. Real Estate Agent didn’t tell them. ʻO nā mea a pau a mākou e ʻike ai ua hui ʻia i kahi papa ma luna o kahi papa ma kahi manawa papa. ua like ia me kahi lumi hale lole me ka lawelawe ʻana a puni kahi ala wai nui. ʻo kēlā me kēia kualono like, he pā pōkole. he puka e komo ai mai ka akau mai. he puka mai ka hema a haʻalele. to heiau to bank. waihona mea hana. waihona meaʻai pulu, waihona meaʻai maloʻo. kapa ʻohi ʻohi. he keena pule. lumi oki. lumi hui. ʻohi iʻa. ʻauʻau pēpē. kalo a i ʻole nā ​​mea ʻē aʻe. wahine hale maemae. kanaka maemae hale. i ka hale noho. ʻaʻole nā ​​kānaka ʻai. makemake lākou i ka mana i loko. nā hormones a me ka DNA. aka, no ka wahine kuhina ka mana. makuahine o ke keiki. kauna e aʻo ai. he wahi no ka malihini moku, a me na makana i ko lakou komo ana. kaʻapuni lākou a puni ka mokupuni mai ka ʻākau. e ʻōlelo aloha a ʻike ʻia. Oli inoa . For Kalamaku a kahea, #reflectionofthepasts From @thewestkauai binders For @savekoloa #konohikirestorationproject @protectmaunakea i would like the Iraqi war to understand the response for military commands customary marine rights protocal. All military native and native follows the Mariners law. My Hawaiian Captains are all Vets Surf and Waa and grandpas. Ask them nicely and they might tell you. [Society / State ] (at Kauai) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc9JaWwpZ7j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[digitalgyan1]

Infertility Clinic in Pune - Orion IVF Pune

Have you wondered if you can increase sperm count without taking any treatment? Now the recent scientific evidence suggests that you can do it so provided you do it correctly. A good sperm count is very important for fertility, so make sure that you know everything about it. Let’s see how to increase sperm count without treatment. First, let’s understand the basics of it

What is sperm count

What causes a decrease in sperm count

How to increase sperm count

What is sperm count

semen is a greyish white colored thick fluid made up of sperm and other secretions from the accessory glands. Sperms are produced in the testis and are stored in small tubules called the epididymis, where they achieve motility. From there, they are carried to the penis by a small tube. While they are carried, various glands such as the prostate and seminal vesicle pour their secretions into it. The sperms as such constitute only 3% to 5% of the total volume of semen. About 60% of the semen volume comes from seminal vesicles which mainly contain fructose which gives energy to sperms. About 30% of the content is added from the prostate gland which contains various enzymes with protecting sperm and allow it to swim. Characteristics of normal semen

Volume is around 1.5 to 5 ml

Colour greyish white

Sperm count more than 15 million/ml

Motility at least 32% should be progressively motile

Morphology (appearance) at least 4% should be normal

Vitality at least 58% should be live

What causes a decrease in sperm count

Sperm count is the quintessential thing for fertility. In one astonishing study, there was a staggering 50% dip in sperm count from 1973 till 2011. But the more disturbing fact was that it still continues to decrease and the trend is ongoing. There are so many factors that can decrease sperm count, but let’s see some important causes.

Zinc and selenium

These are called essential micronutrients that are required for normal body function. Zinc is required for producing more than 80 chemicals that are required for sperm production, sperm motility and strength. The deficiency of these metals in food leads to various diseases apart from sperm problems.

Folic acid

Folic acid is essential for normal DNA synthesis and various cell functions. It is also important for normal brain development in the fetus.

Varicocele

Varicocele is a condition in which the veins around the testes are enlarged and which causes abnormality in maintaining the temperature in testes and sperm production. Varicocele can be diagnosed on ultrasound examination. Few patients with varicocele get benefits from surgery but not all.

Alcohol

Alcohol consumption by pregnant women can cause serious harm to the baby is a well-known fact. But alcohol consumption by the male can also affect sperm count and fertility. It has been shown that more than 14 drinks per week or more than four drinks in one sitting affects sperm quality, as well as motility. It decreases the testosterone level in the blood which is a male hormone and is essential for libido and sperm production. It also increases estrogen levels which is a female hormone there by interfering with the normal testicular function.

Smoking

Human sperms contain small charged molecules called protamines. These are essential to fight any toxic stress to sperms. Regular smokers have abnormalities in their function and hence resultant sperms are less likely to withstand chemical stress. The sperms have morphological abnormalities as well as motility issues.

Drugs

Illicit drugs such as cocaine and heroin affect not only the sperm count but also the libido and normal sexual function on long term use.

Chemical and radiation

Various environmental pollutants, gases, chemicals, pesticides have shown an effect on sperm production. Few of the chemicals have also been shown to cause birth defects in the baby. Radiation exposure such as X rays affects the cells from which sperm are produced.

Genetic diseases

Around 15% of the patients with poor semen count suffer from some genetic diseases such as Kleinfelter’s syndrome or abnormal Y chromosome. Most commonly it is seen as a total absence of sperm, although few patients will have low or very low sperm count. Unfortunately, nothing much can be done about a person with a genetic disease.

Electromagnetic radiation from mobile phone

In a significant study, it was found that mobile use either for online surfing or keeping the mobile phone in trouser pockets can significantly affect sperm motility. The effect was directly proportional to the time spent online and sending and receiving messages.

Stress

Any psychological stress can have a profound effect on the hormones required for sperm production. Prolonged and significant stress will affect the sperm count. Studies have shown that depression and similar psychological illnesses have a significant effect on fertility.

Exposure to heat and friction

Continuous and prolonged exposure to high temperatures such as furnaces or certain industries increases the temperature of the testes and affect sperm production. Certain sports such as cycling causes constant friction to testes and causes injury thereby affecting sperm production

Infections

Infection of the testis with sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and ureaplasma can affect the tubes where sperm are produced. They can also block the tubes which transport sperm from the testes to outside.

How to increase sperm count without medicines

1. Stop smoking Smoking is not only dangerous for overall health but specifically affect sperm morphology and count. It contains various toxins such as tar, oxidizing agents that makes the sperm abnormal. Stopping smoking has shown significant improvement in semen after 3 to 6 months.

2. Stop alcohol and drugs You have to stop moderate to heavy alcohol consumption for good fertility. Alcohol and drugs like marijuana cause temporary elation in the mood but its prolonged use is a sure shot recipe for fertility problems.

3. Stress-free life Meditation and pranayama (Breathing exercise) are great ways to reduce stress. Stress is produced when your mind is not at rest and is in a chaotic condition. If you are able to bring your awareness to one point, the mental clutter stops automatically. To help concentrate more, breathing exercise also helps as there is a strong connection between your thoughts and breathing.

4. Yoga Yoga increases flexibility, blood circulation and strength of almost all body parts. Different yoga asanas are prescribed for different conditions. Sarvangasana (shoulder stand), Bhujangasana (cobra pose), Paschimottasana (seated forward bend) are very good for reproductive health.

5. Exercise regularly The exercise which has the most benefits for sperm count is aerobic exercise. At Least 45 minutes of aerobic exercise in the form of jogging, skipping, dancing, swimming can positively affect semen parameters in 16 weeks program. Exercise also reduces obesity and improves sexual performance.

6. Vitamine C and E Vitamine C and E are naturally occurring antioxidants. Oxidation is a process due to which body cells are damaged because of various oxidative stress. Antioxidants are molecules that neutralize this oxidative stress. Various foods containing this vitamin are ● Citrus fruits such as orange, kiwi, guava, grapefruit ● Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, capsicum, Brussel sprouts ● Plant-based oils such as sunflower, soybean, and corn oils are rich in Vitamin C

7. Tribulus Terrestris ● Tribulus has been used as a traditional fertility herb for years, in both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. This plant has a positive effect on the fertility potential of oligozoospermia patients. ● It also helps to improve reproductive parameters and sperm quality, sexual activity, spermatogenesis, and erection. ● Increase in sex hormone production in both men and women. ● Improvement in sexual desire in both men and women.

8. Nuts Nuts are a rich source of various phytochemicals required for sperm synthesis. Above all it is a dense food containing various minerals such as zinc, selenium. Studies have found significant improvement in sperm count.

9. Fenugreek supplements Fenugreek seeds are well-known herb seeds used by people in different countries as spices. It has been shown to increase serum testosterone levels which in turn brings about good changes in all semen parameters. Generally 600mg of fenugreek extract given daily for 2 to 3 months to get enhancement in sperm count.

10. Zinc Zinc is a part of various enzymes required for sperm production. Male with higher levels of zinc in their blood has shown to be having a better sperm count and motility. Zinc is present in ● Red meat and poultry ● Oyster ● Nuts and beans ● Whole wheat grain products ● Shellfish such as crab

11. Ashwagandha Ashwagandha is an ayurvedic Indian medicinal herb given as aphrodisiac. It maintains various hormones required for sperm production. In quite a few studies, it has been shown to increase sperm concentration and motility. 600 mg if ashwagandha extract taken daily in three divided doses can improve sperm parameters in 90 days.

12. Folic acid and vitamin B 12 Folic acid is mainly required for DNA synthesis and its function. Vitamin B 12 mainly reduces the oxidative damage to the sperm along with reducing inflammation and increasing the functionality of reproductive organs. Foods containing folic acid are ● Asparagus contains concentrated amounts of many vitamins and minerals including folic acid. ● Green leafy vegetables such as spinach ● Beats ● Citrous fruits ● Broccoli ● Vitamin B 12 is mainly found in animal products such as poultry and meat. ● Vegetarians can have it in fortified cereals in their diet

13. Vitamin D Vitamin D is another vitamin that can boost your testosterone levels. Many studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency can cause altered semen parameters. Taking 3000 IU of the vitamin daily for 6 months will improve testosterone levels significantly.

14. L arginine An amino acid, L-arginine appears to play several different roles in male fertility. Inside the body, it transforms into nitric oxide, which promotes sperm function. It is present in ● Nuts and seeds. ● Meat products. ● Legumes. ● Seaweed.

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As outras três novas modalidades olímpicas não têm atletas nacionais

  Vai ter onda, vai ter rampa. E torcida por manobras radicais, em 360 graus, por exemplo. Surfe e skate, que estão entre as cinco modalidades que estreiam na Olimpíada de Tóquio, terão, ao todo, 16 atletas brasileiros – alguns dos favoritos ao pódio. Nas outras três novidades (karatê, escalada e beisebol/softbol), não teremos representantes, mas as provas também vão despertar a curiosidade do público. 

No surfe, as ondas japonesas terão as presenças de quatro brasileiros acostumados a vitórias e títulos: Silvana Lima, Tatiana Weston-Webb (segunda colocada no ranking mundial entre as mulheres), Gabriel Medina (o primeiro na liga entre os homens) e Ítalo Ferreira. Eles têm chances reais de brilho nos mares e nos pódios para o Brasil. As baterias começam no domingo (25), e estão previstas para ocorrer até o dia 28, podendo se estender até o dia 1º de agosto (no surfe, o calendário prevê janelas para que as provas aconteçam, por conta da necessidade de condições meteorológicas ideais).

O Comitê Olímpico do Brasil (COB) considera que o Brasil está entre as três potências do surfe, e carrega em suas pranchas três títulos mundiais, com Gabriel Medina (2014 e 2018), que estará em Tóquio, e com Adriano de Souza, o Mineirinho (2015). Um adversário forte para os brasileiros pode ser o norte-americano Kelly Slater (11 títulos mundiais), que é reserva na equipe do seu país.

Mesmo estreando apenas em 2021, em Estocolmo (1912), o surfe ficou conhecido porque o norte-americano Duke Kahanamoku, praticante da modalidade, ganhou duas medalhas na natação. No Brasil, a primeira prancha que se tem notícia foi feita na década de 1930, em Santos.

“Prancha” com rodinha

No skate, 12 brasileiros vão competir nas rampas na primeira experiência do esporte em Jogos Olímpicos. Os competidores (feminino e masculino) estão em duas categorias: park (com Dora Varella, Isadora Pacheco, Yndiara Asp, Luiz Francisco, Pedro Barros e Pedro Quintas) e street (com Letícia Bufoni, Pâmela Rosa, Rayssa Leal, Felipe Gustavo, Giovanni Vianna e Kelvin Hoefler).

Trata-se de um esporte com DNA norte-americano, e inspirado no surfe. Quando precisavam lidar com a falta de ondas, surfistas na Califórnia passaram a simular em prancha de madeira com rodinhas os movimentos que queriam fazer nos mares. Os primeiros skates brasileiros só chegaram na década de 1960, e a Confederação Brasileira de Skate está estabelecida desde 1999.

O Brasil entra forte para a briga por medalhas no skate: no street feminino Pâmela Rosa (primeira), Rayssa Leal (segunda) e Letícia Bufoni (quarta) estão entre as melhores do mundo. Kelvin Hoefler é o quarto colocado no ranking mundial no street masculino e Luiz Francisco (terceiro) e Pedro Barros (quarto) estão no topo desta lista no park masculino. Dora Varella, em nono, é a brasileira melhor colocada no ranking do park feminino.

Taco e bolinha

Não haverá atletas brasileiros nas outras três modalidades estreantes nos Jogos de Tóquio, mas fazer parte do programa olímpico é algo que pode encorajar futuras participações nacionais. As competições de beisebol/softbol, escalada e karatê colocarão mais medalhas em disputa.

No caso do beisebol/softbol, não é tão inédito assim. A modalidade apareceu na Olimpíada pela primeira vez em 1992 (em Barcelona, com o time de Cuba levando o ouro). Em 1996 (Atlanta, com título para os anfitriões norte-americanos), o softbol estreou. Mas, em Londres 2012, as modalidades deixaram de ser olímpicas – e retornam agora em Tóquio.

Veja também: Japão abre Olimpíada com vitória sobre Austrália no softbol

A diferença entre beisebol e softbol relaciona-se ao espaço, à organização e algumas regras. O softbol permite a prática em ginásios cobertos e campos fechados e menores. A bola é maior e o tempo de jogo menor. Outra diferença é que o arremesso é feito com um movimento com o braço de baixo para cima (com o punho, abaixo, e o cotovelo obrigatoriamente alinhados verticalmente), de acordo com o Comitê Olímpico do Brasil.

No softbol, os Estados Unidos conquistaram três ouros (Atlanta 1996, Sidney 2000 e Atenas 2004). No beisebol, três títulos são de Cuba (Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996 e Atenas 2004). A Confederação Brasileira de Beisebol e Softbol organiza o esporte por aqui.

Nova luta no tatame

Um esporte que estreia no Japão é uma prática do próprio anfitrião. E no início do século 19 já era praticado como atividade para prática de educação física. No Brasil, chegou com os imigrantes japoneses no início do século 20. Nas telas do cinema, a sabedoria do mestre Miyagi para ensinar o aprendiz Daniel San, em Karatê Kid, comoveram o mundo e chamaram atenção para o esporte.

De acordo com a Confederação Brasileira de Karatê, a palavra japonesa que dá nome ao esporte significa “mãos vazias”, e prevê o “mais eficaz uso de todas as partes do corpo para fins de autodefesa (…).  Nos últimos anos, foram formuladas regras de combate simulado para se evitar ferimentos graves, com o propósito de introduzir o karatê como um esporte competitivo”.

Olhar para cima

A escalada é outra debutante nos jogos de Tóquio. A modalidade tem três categorias: velocidade, dificuldade e bouldering. Todos os competidores olímpicos participarão nas três. A classificação final leva em conta o resultado de todas juntas.

Em relação à velocidade, dois atletas fazem um percurso numa parede de 15 metros. Vence quem chega primeiro. Na dificuldade, os atletas tentam subir o mais alto possível em uma parede com mais de 15 metros de altura em um tempo fixo. No bouldering, os competidores têm outro desafio: seguir uma rota fixa em uma parede de 4 metros de altura em um tempo determinado. A Associação Brasileira de Escalada Esportiva divulga a modalidade no país.

  *Esta notícia pode ser atualizada a qualquer momento.

Fonte: Agência Brasil

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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area near Atlanta. Bacteria levels in the river exceed standards so often that a Web site tells would-be boaters and swimmers whether the river is safe on any given day. To help clean it up, park officials recently started giving tickets to visitors who have dogs but no doggie bags.

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Nonetheless, Stoeckel says, the analytical tools do provide useful information. Researchers have studied dozens of waterways. Wild birds and humans usually head the roster of who's fouling the water. But in some areas, dogs make significant deposits.

At Morro Bay, Calif., for example, dogs contribute roughly 10% of the E. coli, says Christopher Kitts, a microbiologist at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. "And that can be the difference between a beach closing and a beach not closing," he says.

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Stevenson Creek in Clearwater, Fla. Residents were worried that a sewage treatment plant contaminated the creek. But when Harwood tested the water, she found that dogs, along with leaky septic tanks and wild animals, were to blame for high bacteria counts. Dog feces probably washed out of yards by the creek, Harwood says.

Four Mile Run in Arlington and Fairfax counties, Va. Studies show that dogs add to the contamination in this suburban Washington, D.C. stream. Officials calculate that the 12,000 dogs living in Four Mile Run's watershed leave behind more than 5,000 pounds of "solid waste" every day.

Boise River in Boise. The river suffers from high bacteria levels that make it unsuitable for swimming. Testing of streams and drainpipes flowing into the river showed that in urban areas, dogs were a leading culprit. In some spots, dogs and cats account for even more of the bacteria than human feces — from dysfunctional septic tanks and leaky sewage pipes — do.

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Even where dogs aren't the prime offenders, they're one of the few polluters authorities have control over. At many California beaches, for example, seagulls and other birds are most responsible for high bacteria levels. But federal laws protect birds.

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So more cities may follow the lead of Laguna Beach, Calif., a wealthy beach enclave. The city provides pooper-scoopers at the local dog park. But many people "don't take care of their little friends," says Victor Hillstead, the city's parks and buildings manager.

So the city hired Entre-Manure, poop-scooping service based in nearby Dana Point whose motto is "#1 in the #2 Business." Since the city's contract started in January, the service has collected 187 pounds of dog waste from the city. "I'm real proud of that fact," says Craig Stern, founder and chief picker-upper. "That's pollution that'll never reach the ocean."

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