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cozyaliensuperstar7 · 2 months

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Rest in peace Shannen Doherty

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Your bravery and ability to share your Cancer journey left something "in" people. Rest well. God bless your loved ones ❤️🕊️🙏🏿🎥@people

My deepest condolences to Shannen's family and friends. 🙏🏾♥️🕊

#ripshannendoherty

Shannen Maria Doherty ( April 12, 1971 – July 13, 2024) was an American actress. She was known for her many roles in television and film, including as Jenny Wilder in Little House on the Prairie (1982–1983); Maggie Malene in Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985); Kris Witherspoon in Our House (1986–1988); Heather Duke in Heathers (1989); Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–1994), 90210 (2008–2009) and BH90210 (2019); Prue Halliwell in Charmed (1998–2001); and Dobbs in Fortress (2021).

Shannen Maria Doherty was born on April 12, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in her mother's Southern Baptist faith. She was of Irish and Native American descent.

In 1982, Doherty had guest spots on TV series including Voyagers! and Father Murphy, which was created and produced by Michael Landon. The same year, 11-year-old Doherty won the recurring role of Jenny Wilder on Little House on the Prairie, which Landon starred in and produced. Doherty appeared in all but four episodes in the final season of the show, which was cancelled in 1983.

Doherty lent her voice to the animated film The Secret of NIMH in 1982. She appeared in an episode of Magnum, P.I. ("A Sense of Debt"), followed by an early episode of Airwolf for which she was nominated as Best Young Actress: Guest in a Series at the 6th Youth in Film Awards in 1984.

In 1985, Doherty starred as Maggie Malene in the teen movie comedy Girls Just Want to Have Fun alongside actresses Helen Hunt and Sarah Jessica Parker. Doherty was cast as the oldest Witherspoon sibling, Kris, on the family drama Our House, which ran from 1986 to 1988, a role which garnered her several Young Artist Award nominations.

Doherty's first major motion picture role was in the dark comedy Heathers, which premiered in 1988. She garnered worldwide attention and fame for her breakout role as Brenda Walsh in the Aaron Spelling-produced TV series Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1990. In 1991 and 1992, her portrayal of Brenda earned her a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series.[8] Doherty left the show after the fourth season in 1994.

She appeared nude in Playboy magazine, first in December 1993, followed by a spread in March 1994.[9] She posed for the magazine again in December 2003 and was featured in a 10-page pictorial.[10][11]

Doherty's career afterward consisted primarily of made-for-TV movies, though she also had a lead role in Kevin Smith's 1995 film Mallrats and later cameoed in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. In 1998, Spelling again cast her in another of his television series, Charmed, in which she played one of the lead characters, Prue Halliwell, the oldest of three sisters who are witches. Doherty also directed a few episodes for the series during the second and third seasons. Doherty left the show in 2001 at the end of the third season, resulting in her character's death. Reportedly, her departure was caused by on-set and off-set tensions between Doherty and co-star Alyssa Milano.[12] Doherty was also twice nominated, in 1999 and 2000, for the Saturn Award, Best Genre TV Actress, for her performance in Charmed.[citation needed] In 2004, E! placed Doherty at number 10 on their list of the 50 Most Wicked Women of Prime Time. In 2007, AOL named Prue Halliwell the 10th greatest witch in television history.

In 2003, Doherty hosted the Sci Fi Channel candid-camera show Scare Tactics during its initial season.[14] From 2004 to 2005, in a return to her prime-time soap roots, Doherty starred as a regular on the short-lived TV series North Shore, where she starred as Alexandra Hudson. Later in 2005, she was in the pilot for a comedy, Love Inc.

In 2006, Doherty produced and starred in her own reality show, Breaking Up with Shannen Doherty, which premiered on the Oxygen channel. In the show, Doherty carried out the "dirty work" for members of the public, including dumping boyfriends or telling people what their friends really think about them. The show was canceled after one season due to poor ratings.

She also appeared in several episodes of the popular British sitcom Bo! in the USA, a brain child of Leigh Francis.[7] In the show, she played herself being randomly harassed by Avid Merrion (Francis), who claimed they were lovers. The show aired in October 2006 on the British Channel 4.

During 2007, Doherty appeared in two television projects. She first appeared in Kiss Me Deadly: A Jacob Keane Assignment for the Here TV network and followed up with a starring role in the holiday film Christmas Caper for ABC Family. That same year Doherty also set up a production company called No Apologies with which she planned to develop a TV drama for herself. Later in 2007, Doherty was ranked number 96 on Entertainment Weekly's list of the 100 Greatest Television Icons.

In 2008, Doherty was featured on the Swedish television show High Chaparall, appearing in the second episode of the show's fourth season.

Also in 2008, 14 years since her last television appearance as Brenda Walsh, Doherty joined the cast of the Beverly Hills, 90210 spin off for The CW Television Network. She returned as a guest star in the new series, reprising her old role of Brenda in four of the initial six episodes. Her character, now a successful theater actress and stage director, returned as the guest director of the high school musical. After her initial guest spot was completed, Doherty stated she was open to returning to the series later in the season[16] and eventually agreed to appear in three additional episodes, including an airing in May 2009. The writers were eager to have her share scenes with Jennie Garth, who reprised her own 90210 role of Kelly Taylor. It was reported that Doherty and Garth's characters would both have a romantic interest in the character Ryan Matthews (Ryan Eggold) reminiscent of their old rivalry for former bad-boy character Dylan McKay (Luke Perry). Doherty and Garth later confirmed that the reports about the love triangle between their characters were false.

In late 2008, Doherty was announced to co-star alongside Dylan McDermott in the independent film Burning Palms, a satire based on Los Angeles stereotypes told through five intertwining storylines. (The film's world premiere was at the Newport Beach Film Festival in April 2010.) Doherty played a lead role in the SciFi Channel adventure film The Lost Treasure of the Grand Canyon. The film premiered on the cable network on December 20, 2008.

On March 1, 2010, it was announced that Doherty would be a celebrity contestant on Dancing with the Stars for the tenth season. The season premiered on Monday, March 22, 2010. Doherty was paired with two-time champion Mark Ballas in his sixth season on the show, but the pair was the first couple eliminated in the second week on March 30. The judges said, "Doherty wouldn't have left if we would have just done scores". She wanted to do Dancing with the Stars to make her ailing father proud. Doherty returned for the finale.

Doherty starred in FEARnet's animated web series Mari-Kari, which launched on June 3, 2010. Mari and Kari are identical twins, but Kari is already dead and is a ghost. Doherty voiced both Mari and Kari in the eight-episode show.

On July 21, 2011, WE tv announced that Doherty would star in a one-hour reality series that would follow her and her fiancé, Kurt Iswarienko, as they planned their wedding. The show, Shannen Says, premiered on April 10, 2012.

November 2016, Doherty joined the cast of a Heathers television series, originally set to air on Paramount Network in March 2018. She played the mother of one of the new generation of "Heathers", different from the character of Heather Duke that she originated in the 1989 film. However, the Parkland school shooting affected the show's premiere, which was delayed because of its dark tone and themes of high school violence. In June 2018, the network chose to pull the show altogether. Ultimately, the series aired over five nights in October 2018.

Doherty once more reprised her role of Brenda Walsh for the six-episode sequel BH90210, which debuted August 7, 2019, on FOX. The same year, she was in the movie Undateable John, starring Daryl Hannah, Tom Arnold and Margaret Cho.

In 2021, she was in the movie Fortress starring Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray, Kelly Greyson, and Ser'Darius Blain. The film was released in select theaters and on video on demand by Lionsgate Films on December 17, 2021.

1999, Doherty revealed she had been diagnosed with Crohn's disease.

In March 2015, Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancer, which had spread to her lymph nodes. In February 2016, Doherty revealed that she was receiving anti-estrogen treatment to shrink the tumor and enable treatment by lumpectomy rather than mastectomy. The presence of multiple tumors meant that a lumpectomy was not possible, and a unilateral mastectomy was performed in May 2016. Surgery revealed that some of the cancer cells may have spread beyond the lymph nodes. Because the cancer was more advanced than previously thought, Doherty underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy following surgery. On April 29, 2017, Doherty announced that her cancer was in remission.

On February 4, 2020, Doherty announced her cancer had returned a year prior, and that she was now stage four. In October 2021, Doherty provided an update on her cancer treatment during an interview with Juju Chang of ABC News. In June 2023, she announced that the cancer had spread to her brain and was terminal. In November 2023, she revealed that the cancer had spread to her bones. In January 2024, Doherty shared that she was undergoing a new cancer treatment and that it was successfully breaking through the blood-brain barrier, calling it a "miracle".

Doherty died from her cancer on July 13, 2024, aged 53, as noted in a statement released by her publicist announcing her death.

#rest in peace shannen doherty 🙏🏾♥️🕊#shannen doherty

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anotheruserwithnoname · 2 years

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Remembering the early days of the DW revival in North America

(You never saw this in the UK or US) (Source)

With the return of Russell T Davies upon us, there’s a lot of nostalgia for the early days of the Doctor Who revival, the years before ... well, name a controversy. Lots of hope in the fanbase that RTD will be able to bring back the feels of the early days (and not just among those who were too young to remember the heady days of 2005-2010). There’s also a lot of hand-wringing over the fact that outside the UK the series will be part of the Disney+ family. But non-UK networks have always influenced the show in a lot of ways.

Not everything was good - I have some real negatives below - but here’s a quick list of memories of the early years of the revival, which began at a time the mainstream in North America was still very much of the mind of “Doctor who?” and dismissed it as a grainy old series that usually aired after Monty Python on PBS after midnight on Saturdays.

I remember:

* When we had to wait months between UK and Canadian broadcasts. Just imagine trying to avoid spoilers today!

* When the Sci-Fi Channel in the US allegedly rejected the show for quality reasons. So many American fans didn’t get to see the first series with Eccleston for about a year (or had to order the DVDs).

* When Series 1 did air in Canada, the CBC had Christopher Eccleston record intros, commercial bumpers and “final comments” that included a mixture of trivia and promos for a “visit the set of Series 2″ contest being done with the Canadian edition of TV Guide (ironic, I know). By the time Christmas Invasion aired, Chris had left so they had Billie Piper do the intros and bumpers for it. They dropped the gimmick for Series 2. Thanks to the TV Guide tie-in, Doctor Who also got its first-ever cover on the iconic magazine, albeit only in Canada.

* When most episodes of Series 1 ended on the CBC with short documentaries and interviews with the Canadian DW fan club; one of them I believe was responsible for spreading the notion that the 1996 TV movie was titled “The Enemy Within” (which was just a suggested title apparently).

* The difficulty in getting the Series 1 DVD sets in Canadian stores due to the “Doctor who?” factor. I recall I had to special order and it cost me close to $100 in 2005 or 2006 money. And at the time only one DVD retailer (back when they could be referred to in the plural sense) would touch it. Amazon wasn’t a thing yet.

* The CBC not airing the part of “World War III” that resolved the cliffhanger of “Aliens of London”. For the CBC that was their “dancing animated Graham Norton” moment.

* How the CBC, after the initial flurry of interest, seemingly forgot about the show (a charge made by the main Canadian DW fan club a few years later), resulting in Runaway Bride airing after Series 3 began, the main CBC never airing Voyage of the Damned at all (leaving the Series 3 cliffhanger unresolved), and airing a 42-minute edit of “Journey’s End” that was totally incomprehensible (and delaying the broadcast until after the DVD release of Season 4). Torchwood likewise was bounced around. Soon after, the CBC cancelled Doctor Who and Space Channel (now CTV Sci-Fi) picked it up, eventually airing Voyage of the Damned and moving to same-day broadcast with the UK. They also picked up Torchwood. (Sarah Jane Adventures only aired on the BBC Kids cable network and either was cancelled or the network folded so we mostly saw it on DVD only; K9 never aired here at all, but again was on DVD.)

* The CBC also never showed the Children in Need minisodes, so I believe we had to wait for DVDs before seeing the prequel to Christmas Invasion and the Time Crash crossover.

* The sea-change when Series 5 arrived; Sci-Fi (Syfy) in the US and Space were now airing it the same day as the UK, though for here they added a US-style prologue to the opening credits with Amy explaining the concept of Doctor Who.

* When Sci-Fi aired Let’s Kill Hitler in the US with a special animated mini-episode during the commercial break promoting a sponsor - something that would be absolutely unheard of on the BBC! (It used to be on Youtube but I can’t find it anymore.)

* The “good old days” when most of the “good stuff” (basically anything involving video or gaming) on the BBC’s main Doctor Who website was “geolocked” and inaccessible to North American visitors. Fortunately this didn’t include the minisodes created to promote Series 2, but people had to sail the high seas (or later turn to Youtube) to obtain stuff like the mini-episode Karen Gillan made as a tie-in with an Amy Pond game and some of the scripted stuff Sarah Jane Adventures had on its site, and the Captain Jack’s Monster Files webseries starring John Barrowman.

A lot of this is in the past - as far as I know there are no longer restrictions on BBC website content (or if there is, it ends up on Youtube in about 10 minutes anyway); same-day broadcast is the norm; it’s easy to get DW-related DVDs and Blu-rays (though it remains to be seen if we ever see anything from RTD 2.0 on permanent media here in North America with Disney+ in the picture); and the idea of Syfy or CTV Sci-Fi - or certainly Disney+ - taking a 75-minute episode and trimming 30 minutes out of it for broadcast as was done to Journey’s End is impossible to imagine. Sadly though, at least for now, the enthusiasm for the show where people did care that Let’s Kill Hitler had an extra scene for the US only, or that Billie and Chris recorded exclusive materal for the CBC ... it too is in the past. I hope RTD is able to restore it and prove you can go home again.

#doctor who #doctor who revival early years #billie piper #nostalgia

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magnusarchivestimeline · 18 years

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Sarah Baldwin Disappears (MAG – 001 – Anglerfish) (Approx. Date)

MAG – 001 – Anglerfish:

Statement of Nathan Watts, regarding an encounter on Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh. Original statement given April 22nd 2012. Audio recording by Jonathan Sims, Head Archivist of the Magnus Institute, London.

Regarding: Figure in the shadows asking for a cigarette (Marlboro Red). Multiple missing persons.

People:

Sarah Baldwin (missing Aug. 2006) -- definitely a smoker

Sasha

Places:

Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh

Misc.:

Marlboro Red

"Can I have a cigarette?"

Key Language:

I was initially inclined to re-file this statement in the ‘Discredited’ section of the Archive, a new category I’ve created that will, I suspect, be housing the majority of these files.

However, Sasha did some digging into the police reports of the time and it turns out that between 2005 and 2010, when Mr Watts’ encounter supposedly took place, there were six disappearances in and around the Old Fishmarket Close: Jessica McEwen in November 2005, Sarah Baldwin in August 2006, Daniel Rawlings in December of the same year, then Ashley Dobson and Megan Shaw in May and June of 2008. Then finally, as Mr Watts mentioned, John Fellowes in March 2010. All six disappearances remain unsolved.

Baldwin and Shaw were definitely smokers, but there’s no evidence either way about the others, if they’re even connected. Sasha did find one other thing, specifically in the case of Ashley Dobson. It was a copy of the last photograph taken by her phone and sent to her sister Siobhan. The caption was “check out this drunk creeper lol”, but the picture is of a darkened, apparently empty, alleyway, with stairs leading up into it.

It appears to be the same alleyway which Mr. Watts described in his statement, the one that, according to the maps of the area, leads to Tron Square, but there doesn’t seem to be anyone in the photograph at all. Sasha took the liberty of running it through some editing programs, though, and increasing the contrast appears to reveals the outline of a long, thin hand, roughly at what would be waist level on a male of average height. I find it oddly hard to shake off the impression that it’s beckoning.

#mag 001 #anglerfish #cigarette #marlboro red #old fishmarket close #edinburgh #sarah baldwin

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denimbex1986 · 10 months

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'Ahead of Doctor Who's 60-anniversary specials, David Tennant and Catherine Tate reflect on their shared history on the show. During Tennant's stint as the Tenth Doctor from 2005 to 2010, Tate portrayed one of his most memorable companions, Donna Noble. Although she initially started as a guest star on Doctor Who in 2006, she was later elevated to a lead role in season 4. Noble and the Doctor would have one of the saddest goodbyes, but their story is finally picking up after 13 years as Tennant and Tate will reprise their roles for Doctor Who's three-part 60th-anniversary specials.

Tate and Tennant filmed a short video on the Doctor Who YouTube channel to recap their shared history...

The pair recap everything that happened between Noble and the Doctor ahead of their reunion onscreen. It's quite a chaotic and humorous summary as they try to recall every detail of their history together, with Tennant seemingly remembering more than Tate about Doctor Who's history. However, it's enough to remind viewers of all the significant milestones in Doctor and Noble's adventures together.

What You Need To Know About Donna Before Doctor Who’s Anniversary Specials Tate and Tennant's whirlwind explanation of the Tenth Doctor and Noble's Doctor Who story may be overwhelming, but there are few significant plot points to understand the story in Doctor Who's 60-anniversary specials. Tate's first appearance was one of the franchise's biggest surprises, as she is randomly transported into the Doctor's TARDIS in the final scene of the season 2 finale, "Doomsday." Her story picked up in the 2006 Christmas special "The Runaway Bride," where it is revealed she appeared in the TARDIS because she was steeped in huon particles.

Noble's family is also an essential part of her story, and the Doctor had a close friendship with her grandfather, Wilfred Mott (Bernard Cribbans).

It turns out that Noble's fiancé had inundated her with the particles as part of his scheme to aid the alien Racnoss Empress (Sarah Parish). By the end of their journey, Noble parted with the Doctor and had to navigate a new life without her partner or former job. Her worldview changed as she went from being a close-minded, naive, and somewhat obnoxious woman to realizing a bigger world exists. That's why when she ran into the Doctor again in season 4, episode 1, "Partners in Crimes," she jumped at the chance to join him and become his official companion.

Together, they shared many great adventures, including meeting the Doctor's daughter, Jenny (Georgia Tennant), and his wife, River Song (Alex Kingston). In the season's final episodes, she becomes imbued with Time Lord knowledge to save the world from Davros (Julian Bleach), but it's too much for her human mind. The Doctor wipes her memory to save her, causing her to forget he existed. It is later revealed she went on to marry Shaun Temple (Karl Collins) and live a normal life. With Noble returning in Doctor Who's 60th-anniversary specials, the pair will finally reunite and perhaps receive a happier ending.'

#David Tennant #Catherine Tate #Donna Noble #Wilfred Mott #Bernard Cribbins #Georgia Tennant #Jenny #River Song #Alex Kingston #Shaun Temple #Karl Collins #60th Anniversary #Doctor Who #The Runaway Bride #Partners in Crime #Davros #Julian Bleach

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triviareads · 2 years

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tagged by @mermaidsirennikita. thanks!💖

nickname: triv, trivia, hp, whatever works. The original name came from the hubris of a seventh grader who won a couple Harry Potter trivia competitions, and since then my internet friends have shortened it in a variety of delightful ways

sign: My daddy told me not to reveal private information to strangers on the internet.

height: 5′ 7"

last thing i googled: paul hollywood. It was after watching the American version of celeb bake-off.

song stuck in my head: "Warrior Legacy" by Soon Hee Newbold. @orchestra kids, if you know you know

number of followers: 321

amount of sleep: 8 hours?

lucky number: 6

dream job: lawyer? of the litigator variety? and like, an HR author or writer of some variety. Like Monica McCarty.

wearing: cropped burnt orange sweater, boyfriend jeans, my heart initial necklace

movies/books that summarize me:

books: The Alienist by Caleb Carr, Duke of Depravity by Scarlett Scott, Burr by Gore Vidal, Nine Rules to Break When Romancing A Rake by Sarah MacLean, Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase

movies: Robin Hood (1973), The Sound of Music, Lady Chatterley's Lover (2022), Kantara (2022), Pride and Prejudice (2005)

favorite song: "Fratres" by Arvo Pärt

favorite instrument: violin

aesthetic: I like my tiny sweaters, big jeans, and big boots. And like, nice wool coats. I do veer towards darker colors and jewel tones. Makeup-wise I'm a big liquid liner/colored eyeliner girlie, and I also like to wing out my eyeshadow. Minimal lip color and jewelry. If someone would like to tell me what my aesthetic is based on this, lmk

favorite author: Right now, it might be Scarlett Scott. She's a comfort author and a delightful author all in one. Or maybe Tiffany Reisz. She makes me laugh. Or Naima Simone, she's so comforting.

favorite animal noise: the sparrows that sing outside my home every morning.

random: I would like to take this opportunity to scream about my latest WIP which is actually an original work. I'm basing it off of the decades-long affair between Lady Emily Cowper and Lord Palmerston. It's titled Interregnum. Basically, you have two fifty-something year olds and not!Emily(her name is Caroline in the story)'s husband has finally died. Now she's grappling with whether to marry not!Palmerston (he's Livingston here) or if he's going to marry her. Plus there's some factional political situation going on which may or may not be the reason Livingston is sniffing around 18 year olds for a wife.

Tagging: @sophiamariabeckett, @jeanvanjer, @sweetestviscount, @minim236, @pixie-likethecut, @hella-sirius, @ginghampearlsnsweettea, @livingonfanficseyra

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magicalgardenstudentskeleton · 6 months

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Name: William “Will” Baker

Alias: S. Killer

Race: Metahuman/Unique Physiology hybrid

Gender: Male

Age: 17

Birth Day: June 6, 2005

Species: Homo sapiens/Metahuman hybrid

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral (The Rebel)

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Hair color: Black (dyed: Red)

Hairstyle: Short and messy

Eye color: Blue (right eye), Gray (left eye) - Heterochromia

Height: 6 feet

Weight: 160 lbs

Personal Data:

• Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

• Affiliation: Independent

• Occupation: Freelance Hacker, Underground Street Performer, Urban Explorer, Informal Detective, Social Media Influencer, Part-Time Instructor, Occasional Performer, Artist, martial arts, Journalist, musician, singer, Actor, Athlete, Blacksmith, Chess player, anti-hero, Marksman, Screenwriter, Street artist, Weaponsmith, Race driver, Animator, Author, Baker, Boxer, Chef, Cook, Costume designer, Dancer, Designer, Dog walker, Driver, Football player, Fortune teller, Goldsmith, Guitarist, Gunsmith, Illusionist, Karate master, Kickboxer, Locksmith, Printer, Rockstar, Sportsman, Street artist, Street musician, dog walker, Voice actor, Wrestler, Writer, YouTuber

• Base of Operation: Dead Mall (Safe House/Hideout) and Mobile HQ

Relationship:

• Partner: Joan “Jo” Johnson/Jojo/The Stalker

• Pets:

Family:

• Father: David Baker (Former Special Forces operative turned tech entrepreneur)

• Mother: Sarah Baker (Archaeologist and historian)

• Uncle: Jonathan Baker (Former intelligence officer turned private investigator)

• Aunt: Rebecca Baker (Environmental scientist)

• Cousin: Lily Baker (Age: 16, Energetic, outgoing, with a rebellious streak)

• Siblings:

• Twin: Gwendolyn “Gwen” Baker

• Brother: Nicholas “Nick” Baker

• Sister: Elizabeth “Liz” Baker

• Step-Siblings:

• Twins: Alex and Emily (Age: 15, Initially distant due to blended family dynamics, but they eventually bond over shared interests and experiences)

Pets: Rebel, the Canine Companion (Chimerism canine), Echo, the Siberian Husky (Giant Animal/Ice Animal/Canine hybrid), Lucifer, the Doberman (Demonic Beast/Giant Animal/Canine hybrid), Queen, the German Shepherd (Earth Animal/Alien Animal/Canine hybrid), King, the Labrador (Cartoon Canine), Blaze, the Majestic Golden Retriever (Fire Animal/Giant Animal/Canine hybrid), Barkley, the Golden Retriever (Electrical Animal/Canine hybrid), Rex, the German Shepherd (Chimerism/Dinosaur Canine hybrid), and Shadow, the Mixed Breed (Black Dog/Warg/Canine hybrid).

Nationality: British American (Ancestry in Anglo-Saxon and Vikings)

Appearance:

In his base/human form, William “Will” Baker possesses a striking presence, standing tall with a lean, athletic build that speaks to his agility and strength. His facial features include an inverted triangle face and a mesomorphic inverted triangle body, emphasizing his rugged charm and athleticism. His hooded eyes, one blue and the other gray due to heterochromia, add an intriguing allure to his gaze, hinting at his mysterious nature. Vibrant red hair, intentionally dyed, serves as a bold contrast against his dark attire, enhancing his rebellious persona. Will’s intentionally messy hairstyle, with tousled locks framing his face, reflects his carefree and adventurous spirit.

In his Toon/Ultimate form, William “Will” Baker undergoes a dramatic transformation, manifesting enhanced physical attributes and a surreal appearance that reflects his heightened abilities. His mesomorphic inverted triangle body becomes more pronounced, exuding power and strength. His facial features retain their inverted triangle shape, with glowing vertical pupils—a mix of blue and gray—emitting an otherworldly radiance. His hair transforms into a fiery display of blue and gray hues, resembling flames dancing atop his head. A skull-like lower jaw emerges, adding a menacing aspect to his appearance, along with demonic horns and a broken halo hovering above. His wings take on a dual nature, with the right side angelic and the left side demonic, symbolizing his internal conflict. His hands and feet morph into claws-like appendages, enhancing his combat prowess, while his elongated ears evoke an elf-like appearance. Fang retraction adds to his predatory aura.

Personality:

• Rebelliousness

• Adventurous

• Independent

• Curiosity

• Resourcefulness

• Complexity

• Protective

• Charismatic

• Playful and Whimsical

• Serious and Stoic

• Humorous and Mature

• Mysterious and Enigmatic

Power:

• Metahuman Physiology, Unique Physiology, Cartoon Physiology, Hybrid Physiology, Energy/Personal Energy Manipulation, Aura Manipulation, Logic Manipulation, Fiction Manipulation, Universal Manipulation, Multiversal Manipulation, Crossover Manipulation, Property Manipulation, Illusion Manipulation, Telepathy, Telekinesis, Elemental Manipulation, Periodic Element Manipulation, Teleportation, Force-Field Generation, Physics Manipulation, Flight/Levitation/Gliding, Shapeshifting, Regenerative Healing Factor, Toon Force, Dimensional Manipulation, Absolute Replication, Elasticity, Imagination Manifestation, Size Manipulation, Body Manipulation, Biological Manipulation, 4th Wall Manipulation, Meta Manipulation, Plot Manipulation, Character Imitation, Biomorphing, Invisibility, Super Eating, Enhanced Condition, Enhanced Proprioception, Enhanced Motor Skills, Body Part Manipulation, Conditional Transformation/Transformation, Partial Transformation, Mode Switching, Personal Wardrobe/Clothing Generation, and Musical Inducement.

Abilities:

• Jack of All Trades, Mechanical Mastery, Science Mastery, Martial arts Mastery, Psychological Mastery, Archetype:Master Chef, Writer Mastery, Multilingualism, Musicianship Mastery (and/or Musical Mastery), Artistic Mastery, Archetype:Detective, Investigation Mastery, Preternatural Studies Mastery, Performance Art Mastery, Humor Mastery, Prank Mastery, Chess Mastery, Game Mastery, Archetype:Fortune Teller, Weapon Proficiency, Canine Companionship, Weapon Proficiency Touch, Enhanced Parkour (Parkour Mastery), Enhanced Inventing (Genius Inventing), Craftsmanship Mastery, Engineering Mastery, Sport Mastery, Improbable Weapon Proficiency, Combat Merging, Enhanced Memory, Enhanced Accuracy, Enhanced Gunmanship, Enhanced Archery, Enhanced Spearmanship, Enhanced Swordsmanship, Enhanced Flailmanship, Enhanced Clawmanship, Ability Learning, Riddle Mastery, Hacking Mastery, Boarding Mastery, Hybrid Weapon Proficiency, Hypercompetence, Archetype:All-Rounder, Archetype:Anti-Hero, Archetype:Child Prodigy, and Archetype:Comic Relief

Fighting Style

• Fighting Style: Bartitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Budō/Bujutsu, Aikido, Bajutsu, Bisentōjutsu, Bōjutsu, Bōryaku, Hojutsu, Hojutsu, Iaido, Jujutsu, Judo, Kanabō, Karate, Gōjū-ryū, Kayakujutsu, Kempo, Kendo, Kenjutsu, Kyudo, Kyūjutsu, Kyushojitsu, Naginatajutsu, Sōjutsu, CQC, Defendu, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, Capoeira, Eskrima, Stick-Fighting, Kobudō, Krav Maga, Kung Fu, Drunken Fu, Five Animals, Bajiquan, Sanshou, Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Wing Chun, Fa Jin, Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Savate, Silat, Systema, Tricking, Tae Kwon Do, Wrestling, Lucha libre-style Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Vale Tudo, Ninjutsu, Intonjutsu, Shurikenjutsu, Elemental Martial Arts, Fictional Martial Arts, Gun Kata, Hollywood Martial Arts, Superhuman Martial Arts, and Street fighting.

Weapons:

• Gauntlet and Brass Knuckle (mixed)

• Katana

• Rapier

• Shotgun

• Handgun

• Sniper Rifle

• Assault Rifle

• Dual Handgun

• Machine Gun

• Dual Spear

• Javelin

• Lance

• Multi-Section Spear

• Bayonet

• Short Spear

• Trident

• Yari

• Scythe

• Kama

• Sickle

• Grapnel with hook

• Meteor Hammer

• Kyūdō

• Longbow

• Crossbow

• Chain Axe

• Double-Sided Axe

• oversize Mallet from In his Toon/Ultimate form

• Shield

• Baseball Bat

• Toon Arsenal from In his Toon/Ultimate form

Special Techniques:

• Shadow Dance

• Chaos Fist

• Elemental Harmony

• Toon Transformation

Paraphernalia:

• Utility Belt

• Augmented Reality Glasses

• Throwing Knives

• Smoke Bombs

Musical Instrument:

• Electric Guitar

• Violin

• Ukulele

Dance Style:

• Urban Street Dance

• Contemporary Dance

• Hip-hop

• Breakdancing

• Modern Dance

Bio

William “Will” Baker was born in New York City to a family with a diverse background. His upbringing exposed him to various cultures, disciplines, and experiences, shaping him into the multifaceted individual he is today.

From a young age, Will displayed an insatiable curiosity and a rebellious spirit, always seeking adventure and excitement. His natural talents and boundless energy led him to excel in a wide range of activities, from hacking and urban exploring to martial arts and music.

As he grew older, Will’s thirst for knowledge and adventure only intensified, leading him to embark on a journey of self-discovery and exploration. Along the way, he encountered a diverse cast of characters, forming deep bonds and alliances that would shape his destiny.

Now, as a young adult, Will continues to push the boundaries of what is possible, using his unique talents and abilities to navigate the complexities of the world around him. With his loyal companions by his side, he faces each new challenge with courage, determination, and an unwavering commitment to his own sense of justice and adventure.

William “Will” Baker/S. Killer (c) Me

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The NCIS family just keeps growing — with a grand total of six shows within the franchise as of 2023.

While many fans might think the naval intelligence-based franchise began with NCIS, that’s not the case. The flagship NCIS show was actually JAG, which debuted on NBC in 1995.

The series followed military lawyers in the Department of the Navy’s Office of the Judge Advocate General who could prosecute and defend criminal cases under the code of military justice. NBC canceled the show after one season, but CBS picked it up.

The original drama, which starred David James Elliott and Catherine Bell, introduced Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his team in the eighth season finale in 2003. The excitement around the backdoor pilot led to CBS ordering a full first season of NCIS, which premiered the following September.

More than 25 years after JAG started, the NCIS franchise is still alive and well. Scroll down to see all the spinoffs:

'JAG'

The original show ran from 1995 to 2005 with a total 227 episodes throughout its 10 seasons.

'NCIS'

The first spinoff launched in 2003 and ran for 19 seasons with Harmon still at the helm as Gibbs. The actor exited the series in 2021 following an appearance on season 19’s episode “Great Wide Open.” The drama returned for season 20 in September 2022 with Gary Cole’s Agent Alden Parker stepping in as the new head of the team.

Season 21 was initially slated to begin in fall 2023 but was pushed back because of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Filming was halted on all CBS shows as writers and actors fought for better labor conditions, streaming rights and more.

'NCIS: Los Angeles'

The series launched in 2009 and tied back to JAG in 2020 when Elliott and Bell guest starred in a crossover as Harmon “Harm” Rabb Jr. and Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie. The show — which starred Chris O’Donnell as G. Callen and LL Cool J as Sam Hanna — came to an end in May 2023 after 14 seasons.

'NCIS: New Orleans'

The procedural, which starred Scott Bakula and Lucas Black, launched in 2014 and ran for seven seasons before it was canceled. New Orleans concluded its run in May 2021.

'NCIS: Hawai'i'

NCIS welcomed its first female-led spinoff with Hawai'i in September 2021. The show stars Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tenant, the special agent in charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor. The island-based drama will return for season 3 sometime in 2024.

'NCIS: Sydney'

The Australian series marks the first international edition of NCIS. It was initially set to air exclusively in Australia on Paramount+ and Network 10 and not in the U.S. However, CBS later confirmed that season 1 would premiere in the States in November 2023. The decision came as the dual writers and actors strikes put production of American NCIS shows on pause.

The cast includes Olivia Swann as NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey and Todd Lasance as her Australian Federal Police (AFP) counterpart Sergeant Jim “JD” Dempsey. Sean Sagar, Tuuli Narkle, Mavournee Hazel and William McInnes round out the cast.

#ncis #ncis la #ncis new orleans #ncis hawaii #ncis sydney

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Oasis Potties LDR Site Services

Oasis Potties: Transforming Sanitation Solutions In the realm of portable sanitation, Oasis Potties stands as a beacon of excellence, revolutionizing the way we perceive and experience outdoor events and construction sites. With a commitment to cleanliness, convenience, and sustainability, Oasis Potties has emerged as a trusted name in the industry, providing innovative portable restroom solutions that redefine comfort and hygiene. Founding and Early Growth Founded in 2005 by visionary entrepreneur Sarah Reynolds, Oasis Potties had a humble beginning but ambitious goals. Sarah recognized the need for high-quality portable restroom facilities at outdoor events, construction sites, and disaster relief areas. With a background in sanitation engineering and a passion for environmental sustainability, she set out to transform the industry. Innovative Solutions Oasis Potties quickly gained recognition for its commitment to innovation. Their state-of-the-art portable restrooms are a far cry from the traditional, unpleasant experiences associated with such facilities. The company introduced luxurious restroom trailers that rival the comfort and cleanliness of indoor bathrooms, complete with air conditioning, running water, and elegant finishes. One of their most significant innovations has been the EcoFresh technology, a proprietary waste treatment system that significantly reduces environmental impact by minimizing water usage and chemical waste. This system not only saves water but also contributes to cleaner and safer waste disposal practices. Sustainability at the Core At Oasis Potties, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it's a way of life. The company is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives. They use solar panels to power their restroom trailers and employ environmentally friendly materials in their construction. Oasis Potties also actively supports reforestation projects, making a positive contribution to the environment. Customer-Centric Approach Oasis Potties has built its reputation on a customer-centric approach. They understand that every event and project is unique, and they work closely with clients to tailor their services accordingly. From supplying a single restroom for a backyard wedding to managing the sanitation needs of large-scale music festivals, they take pride in their ability to deliver unmatched service and reliability. Awards and Recognitions Oasis Potties' dedication to excellence has not gone unnoticed. The company has received numerous awards and recognitions for its innovations in the portable sanitation industry and its commitment to sustainability. These accolades serve as a testament to their unwavering pursuit of excellence. A Bright Future As Oasis Potties continues to grow, they remain committed to their core values of innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. With an expanding fleet of cutting-edge restroom trailers and a growing footprint in the industry, Oasis Potties is poised to lead the way in redefining the standards of portable sanitation solutions. Oasis Potties has emerged as a pioneer in the portable restroom industry, setting new benchmarks for quality, comfort, and sustainability. Under the leadership of Sarah Reynolds, the company has transformed the way people experience outdoor events and construction sites, all while reducing their environmental impact. With a bright future ahead, Oasis Potties continues to provide an oasis of comfort and cleanliness in the great outdoors.

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Real People, Real Results: A Deep Dive into Medi-Weightloss Reviews

Are you struggling with your weight and looking for an effective weight loss program that actually works? Medi-Weightloss may be the solution for you. In this article, we will explore real people's experiences and reviews of Medi-Weightloss, a medically supervised weight loss program that combines personalized meal plans, supplements, and exercise to help you lose weight and improve your overall health.

Table of Contents

- What is Medi-Weightloss? - How does Medi-Weightloss work? - Medi-Weightloss Reviews: Success Stories - Medi-Weightloss Reviews: Pros and Cons - Medi-Weightloss Reviews: Frequently Asked Questions - Is Medi-Weightloss Right for You? - Conclusion - FAQs

What is Medi-Weightloss?

Medi-Weightloss is a physician-supervised weight loss program that was founded in 2005 by Edward Kaloust and based in Tampa, Florida. The program combines personalized meal plans, supplements, and exercise plans tailored to the patient's specific needs and goals. The program is designed to help patients lose weight quickly and safely by providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed.

How does Medi-Weightloss work?

The Medi-Weightloss program starts with an initial consultation with a medical professional who will assess your current health, weight, and goals. Based on this assessment, they will create a personalized plan that includes meal plans, supplements, and exercise recommendations. Patients are then monitored and supported throughout the program to ensure they stay on track and achieve their weight loss goals.

Medi-Weightloss Reviews: Success Stories

Many people have successfully lost weight and improved their health through the Medi-Weightloss program. Let's take a look at some of their success stories. - Mary lost 53 pounds on the Medi-Weightloss program and said, "I feel like a whole new person. I have more energy, I sleep better, and I'm more confident in myself." - John lost 36 pounds on the program and said, "The program was easy to follow, and I never felt hungry. I feel great, and I'm so happy I made the decision to try Medi-Weightloss." - Sarah lost 28 pounds on the program and said, "I've tried every diet out there, and nothing worked for me until I tried Medi-Weightloss. The support and guidance I received made all the difference."

Medi-Weightloss Reviews: Pros and Cons

Like any weight loss program, Medi-Weightloss has its pros and cons. Let's take a closer look. Pros: - Personalized meal plans and exercise recommendations tailored to your specific needs and goals - Physician supervision and support throughout the program - Rapid weight loss results - Long-term weight loss maintenance support Cons: - The program can be expensive - Some people may find the meal plans too restrictive - It may not be covered by insurance

Medi-Weightloss Reviews: Frequently Asked Questions

- Is Medi-Weightloss safe? - Yes, the program is safe and effective when followed under the supervision of a medical professional. - How much weight can I expect to lose on the Medi-Weightloss program? - The amount of weight you can expect to lose depends on your starting weight, health, and goals. Most people can expect to lose 3-5 pounds per week. - Is the program covered by insurance? - Medi-Weightloss is not typically covered by insurance, but some patients may be able to get partial reimbursement through their flexible spending accounts (FSA) or health savings accounts (HSA). - Can I still exercise while on the program? - Yes, exercise is an essential part of the Medi-Weightloss program. The medical professionals will provide you with exercise recommendations that are tailored to your needs and goals. - How much does Medi-Weightloss cost? - The cost of the program varies depending on the location and the specific plan you choose. However, the initial consultation typically costs between $250 and $300, and subsequent visits can range from $70 to $100. - Is Medi-Weightloss a long-term weight loss solution? - Yes, Medi-Weightloss provides long-term weight loss maintenance support to help you keep the weight off after the program. The program includes ongoing support and guidance to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Is Medi-Weightloss Right for You?

Medi-Weightloss may be an excellent option for individuals who have struggled with weight loss and have not found success with other programs. If you are looking for a medically supervised program that can help you lose weight quickly and safely, Medi-Weightloss may be the right choice for you. However, it is essential to note that the program may not be suitable for everyone. It is important to consult with a medical professional before starting any weight loss program to ensure it is safe and appropriate for your specific needs and goals.

Conclusion

Medi-Weightloss is a physician-supervised weight loss program that has helped many people lose weight and improve their overall health. The program combines personalized meal plans, supplements, and exercise recommendations tailored to the patient's specific needs and goals. While the program may not be suitable for everyone, it is a safe and effective option for individuals who are looking for a medically supervised weight loss program that can deliver rapid results.

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Ménage Au Pair

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/k5EFo0c

by Aintfraidanoghosts

Rose Tyler is leaving the escort industry behind, but takes on one last client as a favor to her employer. They go out with a BANG (ba dum ching) and sparks fly, but Rose resigns herself to never seeing the remarkable man ever again. After beginning her new position as a nanny to the affluent Smith-Noble family, she realizes her world is much smaller than she initially thought.

Words: 5107, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Doctor Who, Doctor Who (2005)

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/F, F/M, Gen, M/M

Characters: Donna Noble, Rose Tyler, Tenth Doctor (Doctor Who), Clara Oswin Oswald, Martha Jones, Wilfred Mott, Harold Saxon, Sarah Jane Smith, Jack Harkness

Relationships: Tenth Doctor/Rose Tyler

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Human, Sex Work, Kid Fic, Alternate Universe - Nanny, Heterosexual Sex, Eventual Happy Ending, trust me on this

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#IFTTT #ao3feed #fanfic #doctor who #rose tyler #tenth doctor #ten x rose #10 x rose

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Megan Shaw Disappears (MAG – 001 – Anglerfish) (Approx. Date)

MAG – 001 – Anglerfish:

Regarding: Figure in the shadows asking for a cigarette (Marlboro Red). Multiple missing persons.

People:

Megan Shaw (missing Jun. 2008) -- definitely a smoker

Sasha

Places:

Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh

Misc.:

Marlboro Red

"Can I have a cigarette?"

Key Language:

I was initially inclined to re-file this statement in the ‘Discredited’ section of the Archive, a new category I’ve created that will, I suspect, be housing the majority of these files.

#mag 001 #anglerfish #cigarette #marlboro red #old fishmarket close #edinburgh #megan shaw

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'Has it really been more than a year since we bid Jodie Whittaker farewell in a special episode laden with old-Who references that had to be liveblogged because we weren’t sure if we were going to get David Tennant or Ncuti Gatwa at the end of it?

It really has. But after a fourth-wall busting “new viewers start here” sequence, Russell T Davies, Tennant and Catherine Tate wasted no time in getting on with a whole new era of Who, now being made by Bad Wolf Studios and distributed by Disney globally, and with a visibly big hike in the budget.

We’ve been promised a big bold reimagining of the show for this second Davies era, and while this wasn’t quite that, it felt like a more-than-solid “holiday” special. Davies said at the launch he wanted it to be like a Pixar movie, with laughs as well as scares that the whole family could watch together. It successfully bolted a Sarah Jane Adventures-ish monster story involving kids on to an emotional reintroduction to Tennant and Tate.

Miriam Margolyes’s voice coupled with the Meep’s appearance was adorable, and the “Most High” of the Meeps remained a cutie even when they turned bloodthirsty. Another highlight was having Jacqueline King back as Sylvia Noble. During his initial turn as showrunner, Davies created memorable but somewhat abrasive mothers for the Doctor’s Earth companions, but King got a chance here to show a greater range and more sympathy for her daughter’s plight.

Yasmin Finney as Rose was a bright and kindly presence. The bores who thought the Whittaker era was too “woke” – whatever that means in the context of a science fantasy show that has always pushed stories with progressive values – will be choking on the scene where the Doctor is chastised by her for assuming the Meep’s pronouns.

Does the bigger budget show up on screen? You bet. The producers of Doctor Who in the 70s would have bitten your arm off to stage the kind of drone-shot street battle scene we saw here. The centrepiece, though, was the relationship between the Doctor and Donna, and it was genuinely lovely watching Tennant and Tate rebuild that spark.

Sum it up in one sentence? The Meep steals the show as the 14th Doctor crashes back into the life of Donna Noble and her entertaining family.

Life aboard the Tardis We didn’t get much inside the Tardis, but we did get a new Tardis inside, and wow, what a beauty. It is packed full of “the round things” and harks back to the classic era more than any Tardis interior since the 2005 revival. It was, apparently, Tennant’s own idea to do all the running round on the ramps, an idea that Davies said seemed less fun for the actor by the eighth take.

Fear factor The Star Beast was based on a comic book, and these were very much comic-book villains. There weren’t really any frightening moments, unless you truly feared that Donna might die – despite knowing that Tate is in the next two specials. And you definitely couldn’t fear the Wrarth Warriors after they opened their mouths to reveal plummy voices that would have happily featured in Doctor Who in 1963.

Mysteries and questions We still don’t know why that face for the 14th Doctor, we don’t know how Unit has reconfigured itself since being disbanded in Resolution and then time-manipulated during Flux, we don’t know where the Tardis is heading next and we don’t know who the boss is that the Meep alluded to. Well, OK, we probably do, as we know Neil Patrick Harris is in the third special as the Toymaker, and the three specials probably tie together.

Deeper into the vortex The Star Beast is based on a 1980 comic strip in Doctor Who magazine that originally featured the fourth Doctor, Beep the Meep and the Wrarth Warriors. It was written by Pat Mills who created 2000AD and John Wagner, the co-creator of Judge Dredd, and was beautifully drawn by Dave Gibbons, who is probably best known for his work with Alan Moore on Watchmen. It has long been considered a classic by the DW fanbase, and the plot of children discovering a crash-landed alien and hiding it pre-dates Steven Spielberg’s ET by a couple of years. But unlike Beep the Meep, ET didn’t want to drink anybody’s blood.

We heard about Wilf being in sheltered accommodation, and we know the late Bernard Cribbins filmed scenes last year, but he didn’t appear in this. Tennant said in April they weren’t able to film as much with Cribbins as had been intended. Hopefully we will get to see the wonderful old storyteller’s final appearance in the Whoniverse in the next couple of weeks – after all, Cribbins first stepped into the Tardis in the 1966 Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 AD movie, and it would be a lovely 60th anniversary treat and tribute to see him one last time.

If you are wondering why Tennant had a new sonic screwdriver since Power of the Doctor was broadcast, Doctor Who magazine has been publishing a 14th Doctor comic story – Liberation of the Daleks – which picked up directly from the regeneration scene and led in to last week’s Skaro-based Children in Need skit, and has seen Jodie Whittaker’s sonic screwdriver design come a cropper. Twice. All the people who hate the sonic being waved around so much in modern Who are probably not going to like the new features it had in this episode.

Next time At the time of writing there hadn’t been a standalone trailer for Wild Blue Yonder, and so, dear reader, you might already know more than the Guardian. Davies has said the episode is “weird” and really stretched the design team to realise what was on the page. Tennant has said it is “unlike any Doctor Who episode ever”, and the latest issue of Doctor Who magazine redacted the guest cast. So who knows. See you next week – allons-y!'

#David Tennant #Catherine Tate #Doctor Who #The Star Beast #60th Anniversary #Wild Blue Yonder #Yasmin Finney #Rose Noble #Miriam Margolyes #the Meep #Bernard Cribbins #Wilfred Mott #Liberation of the Daleks #Neil Patrick Harris #Doctor Who Magazine #Toymaker

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A Study in River Song

A meta look at River Song's hybrid status and why the fandom and Moffat era considers her to be part Time Lord. I also posit the argument that no, River Song is not part Time Lord: she's a human/TARDIS hybrid... and she isn't the first. Not by a long shot. Nor is she the first human in the Whoniverse to have regenerative abilities.

Notes: Cleaned-up and slightly reworked version of this meta that was originally posted to my blog 13 September 2017. Fair warning that this meta heavily takes from canon (insomuch as anything is canon in Doctor Who) in the Eighth Doctors Adventures novels published during the late 1990s, the Big Finish Audios, and the Faction Paradox spin-offs. (If you're a NuWho fan and have no idea what Faction Paradox is, don't worry, it's very obscure and most of the general fandom doesn't know about it either.)

An Introduction

My initial reason for writing this meta (aside from the fact I was deep into the expanded universe side of the fandom at the time) was irritation at River Song as a character and saltiness towards Steven Moffat's era, as well as River Song stans who only have knowledge of the post-2005 TV series arguing with me when I posited that hey, River Song is not part Time Lord, actually.

Everything is canon in Doctor Who, yet nothing is canon. All that being said, here is pre-Moffat-era supporting canon to back up my claim: first, that River Song is not a human/Time Lord hybrid (despite Moffat and series 6's claims to the contrary), and second, that she is a human/TARDIS hybrid, with tweaking done to her biodata via the TARDIS to give her the ability to regenerate.

Why Do Fans Consider River Song to be Part Time Lord?

From my observations in the NuWho-only section of the fandom, most fans consider River Song to be part-Time Lord because she has the ability to regenerate, two hearts (AUDIOs: The Eye of the Storm, Songs of Love), and a respiratory bypass system. These are all traits seen in Gallifreyan Time Lords. In addition, she also has the ability to read and write in Old High Gallifreyan without the help of the TARDIS's translation circuits (The Time of Angels, 2010), which was a dead language even by the Doctor's time (The Five Doctors, 1983). River can also fly the Doctor's Type 40 TT-Capsule better than the timeship's own symbiotically- and telepathically-linked pilot (The Big Bang, 2010).

River Song is also outright stated in TV canon to have "human plus Time Lord" DNA (A Good Man Goes to War, 2011).

DORIUM: They've been scanning her since she was born, and I think they found what they were looking for. ELEVENTH DOCTOR: Human DNA. VASTRA: Look closer. Human plus. Specifically, human plus Time Lord.

Before we get any further, there are a few distinctions I want to make between a Time Lord and a non-Time Lord Gallifreyan, to clear up confusion for New Who fans who have only seen the TV series, because the revival is really bad at clarifying this.

A Clarification on Time Lord vs. Gallifreyan

Time Lord/Lady is a rank given to the elite of Gallifreyan society—and Gallifreyans that have gone through and graduated from the Academy.

Not all Gallifreyans are Time Lords and have the ability to regenerate.

“Not all Gallifreyans are Time Lords, Sarah. The Time Lords are just the elite of the planet’s society. The creme de la creme. Or so they say.” —Third Doctor, Interference (Miles, 1999)

Back during the Dark Times there was a war with the Great Vampires. Rassilon stole regeneration from them (one legend has it that Rassilon was actually turned into a vampire [Goth Opera], but that’s another thing entirely).

During the time Rassilon introduced the regeneration technology, he was rebuilding the Gallifreyan genome after wiping out the indigenous Gallifreyans. He also created looms as a means for them to… reproduce, for lack of a better term, and declared that only the loom-born would receive the gift of regeneration and be able to become Time Lords.

Additionally, back in the early days regeneration was only granted to Gallifreyan priests and the Time Lords (Interference).

Rassilon also declared womb-born Gallifreyans’ existence illegal and would have the parents executed—or have the child executed after the mother was presumably hidden away in secret or abducted so that a “feasible extraction” would be held at the proper time. (Aka Gallifreyan society is incredibly dystopian and why would the Doctor even want to live there (they don’t).)

Upon graduating from the Academy on Gallifrey, not only are Time Lords granted the third strand of TNA and the Rassilon Imprimateur that allows them to regenerate, they are also given a symbiotic nuclei that allows them to bond with and pilot a TARDIS as well as map out their entire effect on a timeline/the Vortex/Web of Time as a string of complicated mathematics (Miles. Interference. 1999).

This also makes them more than ordinary Gallifreyans (or, after Lady President Romanadvoratrelundar’s reforms so that non-Gallifreyans could enter the Academy and train to become Time Lords [i.e. Ace McShane, K-9], whatever species they came from).

It’s not just any Gallifreyan that is allowed into the Academy. Typically, inductees into the Academy are from one of the Great Houses (i.e. House Lungbarrow or House Dvora) and are Loomed into those Houses from the get-go. (Of course, being from one of these Houses doesn’t always mean that an inductee will successfully pass their Time Lord initiation—the ones that are deemed failures will be reassigned to the House Military [i.e. Deeptree or Redlooms].) (The Great Houses are also separated into Oldblood and Newblood categories: the Doctor, for example, is an Oldblood; Romana and the Master are Newbloods.)

Back on the Rassilon Imprimatur/symbiotic nuclei for a moment: It does make its recipients more than ordinary Gallifreyans, to the point that they’re considered a sub-species or a separate species altogether. However…

The [Time Lords] are barely a “species” at all. “Species” suggests something genetic, something evolutionary, but even today it remains unclear whether evolution would even exist in its present form without [the Time Lords] at its root point. The[y]…have acted as anchors on the superstructure of history…since time immemorial. [Time Lords] are a meta-culture. They existed before any other surviving life, and therefore had, according to their own protocols, the divine right to adjust the structural history of the early universe. Their own ideas, their own needs and vested interests, primed the continuum long before any other witnesses…were in existence to argue the point.

It’s long been held that [the Time Lords] may well have been responsible for many of the physical laws of the universe as they’re now known, but even that misses the point. The[y] are those physical laws. The laws are extensions of their own selves, of their identities and of their culture.

—The Book of the War

What Does This Distinction Mean for River?

According to TARDIS wiki, there are other species with the ability to regenerate, though their abilities were copied/stolen from the Time Lords. The Time Lords themselves have given their war-time agents the ability to regenerate and taken it back from said agents either as soon as the mission is accomplished or as they see fit.

As for River Song: Since River has never been to Gallifrey, nor attended the Academy—she couldn’t since as of the time she first appeared in s4 and throughout her appearances in s5 - s7 Gallifrey had been destroyed in the Last Great Time War and the War itself was timelocked so no being could get in or out via-timetravel—she has not obtained the rank of Time Lord nor a TARDIS.

Despite her piloting abilities with the Doctor’s TARDIS and her knowledge of the Doctor’s timeline (they are meeting in a backwards manner, after all), River hasn’t shown any instances that she’s time-aware (that is, able to see and sense timelines) so much as time-active (that is, able to travel in time).

“A Good Man Goes To War” even flat-out states that River has mostly human DNA. Furthermore, It was Vastra (a Silurian) who first said that baby!River had part-Time Lord DNA—and Vastra’s only experience with the Time Lords was the Doctor: a renegade, the only survivor of the Last Great Time War (the Master was gone by that point back into the timelock), and—if you take the Cartmel Masterplan into effect and/or the fact their biodata is a complete and total mess at this point anyway—is not entirely Gallifreyan in the first place (okay, yes, this time they were Loomed into a Gallifreyan body, but before then??? the Other is strongly implied to be Not Gallifreyan). The Silence’ only exposure to the Time Lords was also the Doctor, hence Eleven’s question of “What would they want with a Time Lord? What for?” and Vastra’s response is along the lines of “They’ve seen you.”

In the Big Finish Doom Coalition audios, the Time Lords themselves say that River is not a Time Lord, but a hybrid—though they don’t say what she’s a hybrid of. I would say, from an in-universe perspective, that they know more about what makes a Time Lord than a Silurian and a cult of creepy alien priests whose only exposure to the Time Lords is a renegade whose biodata is an absolute mess and the only one in existence after both a. committing double genocide to end the Last Great Time War and b. rebooting the universe.

Others in the Whoniverse With Human-plus Biodata & Knowledge of Temporal Mechanics

River Song's knowledge of temporal mechanics is shared by Jack Harkness due to his past as a Time Agent (and Jack is 100% human despite being an immortal living fixed point). Jack was also able to work advanced technology and help the Doctor with their TARDIS (Boom Town)—again, despite being 100% human.

If you want to talk more about humans with knowledge of temporal mechanics, look no further than Faction Paradox. Most of the Faction’s members are human or from post-humanity (one Little Brother/Cousin is a Cyberman—the Faction recruits from all sorts of races). Their founder was Grandfather Paradox, the former voodoo priest of the House of Lungbarrow (an Oldblood House in the Prydonian Chapter). Godfather Morlock often conducts experiments while studying a dead individual’s biodata (and therefore personal timestream) (AUDIO: The Eleven-Day Empire). The Faction themselves have a biodata virus that latches onto the victim and changes their timeline without the victim being aware so that they become a servant of Paradox before they even contracted the virus (PROSE: Interference; The Book of the War). Cousin Justine, though human, is considered to be human-plus by biodata security scanners (PROSE: Alien Bodies) primarily due to being with the Family. She also has witch-blood:

a term, normally derogatory, used in relation to the members of the lesser species [aka ‘humanity and any other species who are not on the level of the Time Lords/Gallifreyans’] who possess inherently time-active biodata. They have a natural, untrained ability to interact with the deep-level processes of Time (or, as Faction Paradox would put it, to interact with the loa), a raw instinct for temporal tampering which makes them both important and dangerous. They perceive, if vaguely, the histories etched into the biodata of those around them; the rules of causality bend, or even break, in their presence; lives are rewritten; they can even lose their shadows.

They’re hybrids, their blood containing biodata which should only exist in members of the Great Houses [Time Lords], though only to a limited extent. This isn’t a common phenomenon, although most individuals with witch-blood draw attention to themselves through their almost unconscious use of their prescient abilities (The Book of the War).

Despite being human, Cousin Justine is legally considered a Time Lord due to the fact she bears the Shadow of Grandfather Paradox. Under an obscure Faction law, “the shadow of the individual, being the guiding instinct of that person, is more important than the flesh. If the body dies, and the shadow of that body is somehow transplanted to another person, then the new host takes on all the responsibilities of the previous owner” (The Shadow Play). Essentially, as far as the Great Houses are concerned, Justine is Grandfather Paradox and therefore a Time Lord. The same does not apply to River Song, who is considered by fandom and some characters in-universe to be a Time Lord due to her regenerative abilities (supposedly) from exposure to the Time Vortex.

River Song Is Part-Timeship

Now, onto River being part-timeship.

She has been stated to be a “Child of the TARDIS” and was conceived and gestated while the TARDIS was in flight in the Time Vortex. She was also experimented on by the Silence and Madame Kovarian. Being a “child of the TARDIS” makes her part-timeship—and it is stated that this was what gave her her regenerative abilities along with everything else. The TARDIS meddled. It’s what she does (i.e. Compassion aka Laura Tobin; Rose Tyler/Bad Wolf; Fitz Kreiner; you could also add Sam Jones in here as well). Also, the TARDIS has bonded with Chang Lee, Dr. Grace Halloway, Rose Tyler, Donna Noble, Martha Jones, and Clara Oswald (after she got over her dislike of Clara). In the Classic series, Susan, Adric, Nyssa, and other companions were allowed to help pilot the TARDIS. So, simply emotionally bonding with and helping to pilot a TARDIS does not a Time Lord make. (The symbiotic nuclei that enables a Time Lord pilot to bond with their TARDIS is also meant to give a Time Lord total control over their TARDIS, allowing them to pilot the TT-Capsule purely through a symbiotic/telepathic bond [Interference]. The Doctor doesn’t because they prefer flying their TARDIS manually and they don’t want her feeling like she’s a slave.)

Technically, all of this would make River Song a Type 102 TARDIS—and she is not the first human/TARDIS hybrid.

Compassion, one of Eight’s companions in the Eighth Doctor Adventures novels (actually one of many clones of a woman named Laura Tobin—it’s complicated), becomes the first-ever human/TARDIS hybrid and designated the Type 102 TARDIS. See, Compassion was a member of the Remote—part of a colonial experiment by Faction Paradox—and her brain was wired to receive signals (like from TV and radio broadcasts). Being part of the Remote and being exposed to Eight’s TARDIS for so long slowly turned her into a TARDIS. The Time Lords also eventually captured her and used her to breed a new type of TARDIS: the Type 103 (103-form timeships in Faction Paradox-speak), which were fully humanoid in appearance. (These were Time Lords from Gallifrey’s future, who were involved in a 50-year-long time war with the Enemy by that point—yes, this is the Second War in Heaven.)

Also, Lolita (the Master's TARDIS) is stated to be a sister of Compassion, and Compassion is listed as the daughter of the Doctor's TARDIS, technically making Lolita River's aunt and Compassion River's sister. Make of this information what you will.

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#DW meta #River Song #Faction Paradox

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The Next 6 Months: January–June 2021

Here we go again... It’s your monthly installment of “The Next 6 Months.” Just ahead—

What happened in December 2020 / Early January 2021? Was it early, late, or what?

Did anyone miss a deadline in December? Who? For what?

Overall, who’s late, and for what? What’s the rescheduled date?

What’s expected to happen from now through June 2021?

Latest Events—

Balka #2* is on the way! Josie (Bates) Balka is pregnant after suffering a miscarriage in August. She and Kelton shared the news January 5, 2021, via Us Weekly. She’s due in June; Duggar Data is using June 16, 2021 as an Approximate Due Date, for the time being.

Caldwell #9 is a girl! Paul + Christina shared the news (on Instagram) on January 4, 2021. Christina is due in Late May 2021.

Nathan Bates + Esther Keyes tacitly acknowledged that they’re, in fact, together, with multiple Instagram Posts. They haven’t clarified the nature of their relationship—i.e., courting, engaged, or what—but, at this point, I feel they’re public enough to freely discuss. Esther’s Introduction Post is in the works.

Anthym Bliss Collins arrived on January 1, 2021 (New Year’s Day), just as Predicted. Karissa had an “unassisted home birth” with Anthym, her 9th Child. (Note—The Collinses’ long–overdue Introduction Post is also in the works.)

Tucker Allen Bontrager was born to Mitch + Bryn (Leppert) Bontrager on December 7, 2020. He is their 2nd Child. Bryn was due December 12, 2020, per her Father–In–Law.

Just Missed A Deadline—

Erin (Bates) + Chad Paine’s forecast called for Baby News (Pregnancy #5) on December 27, 2020, but they haven’t announced anything. They are now due to announce on February 10, 2021 (+0.5 SDs).

Carlin (Bates) + Evan Stewart were supposed to announce Pregnancy #2 on December 23, 2020, but didn’t. It’s their second time missing the deadline; they first became ‘late’ in October. They’re next due for Baby News on January 28, 2021 (+1.0 SD).

Who’s Late? (+ For What?)—

For the first time, I’ve organized this by Event They’re Late For, instead of just alphabetically. I also list how ‘late’ the event is in Standard Deviations (SD)—

For Courtship Jana Duggar (+3.98 SDs), Lawson Bates (+2.38 SDs), Anna Maxwell (+2.13 SDs), Mary Maxwell (+0.35 SD), Trace Bates (+0.32 SD), Kaylee Rodrigues (+0.23 SD), Jedidiah Duggar (+0.06 SD), Jeremiah Duggar (+0.06 SD)

For Engagement Katie Bates + Travis Clark (+0.32 SD)

For Baby News Erin + Chad Paine (+0.10 SD), Jessa + Ben Seewald (+0.40 SD), Carlin + Evan Stewart (+0.81 SD), Josiah + Lauren Duggar (+0.91 SD), Sierra + Mark Dominguez (+0.94 SD),

No one is late to marry or give birth.

The following Predictor People are also ‘late’ for things—

Jill + Derick Dillard for Pregnancy Announcement #3; however, they are known to be using birth control. Announcement was initially forecast for March 9, 2019. No Future Forecast (Due to Birth Control Use). Currently, ~4.42 SDs Late.

Michaela + Brandon Keilen for Pregnancy Announcement #1. Forecast for January 12, 2016, initially. No Future Forecast (Presumed Infertile).

Chris + Anna Marie Maxwell for Pregnancy Announcement #7. But–for Anna Marie’s illness, would’ve been due December 16, 2020. No Future Forecast (Illness / Cancer Treatment). Currently, ~0.2 SDs Late.

Nathan + Melanie Maxwell for Pregnancy Announcement #8. Would’ve been due October 15, 2020—but wasn’t, due to her Fertility Cut–Off. No Future Forecast (Quiver Presumed Closed). Currently, ~0.4 SDs Late.

Sarah Maxwell for Courtship. Initially expected on September 1, 2005. No Future Forecast (Presumed Spinster). Currently, ~7.2 SDs Late.

What’s Next? (Jan.–June 2021)—

01–08–21 Nurie (Rodrigues) + Nathan Keller announce Pregnancy #1. (Per Rodrigues Data)

01–14–21 Sierra + Mark Dominguez announce Pregnancy #8. (1.0 SD Late)

01–18–21 Josiah + Lauren (Swanson) Duggar announce Pregnancy #2. (1.0 SD Late)

01–23–21 Jana Duggar starts courting. (4.0 SDs Late)

01–28–21 Carlin (Bates) + Evan Stewart announce Pregnancy #2. (1.0 SD Late)

02–01–21 Jessa (Duggar) + Ben Seewald announce Pregnancy #4. (0.5 SD Late)

02–03–21 Travis Clark proposes to Katie Bates. (0.5 SD Late)

02–10–21 Erin (Bates) + Chad Paine announce Pregnancy #5. (0.5 SD Late)

02–11–21 Jesse + Anna P. (Craig) Maxwell announce Pregnancy #1.

02–13–21 Justin Duggar marries Claire Spivey.

02–15–21 Webster #4 (Maci Jo) born to Alyssa (Bates) + John Webster.

02–17–21 Josie (Bates) + Kelton Balka reveal Balka #2*’s Sex / Name.

02–19–21 Tori (Bates) + Bobby Smith announce Pregnancy #3.

02–20–21 Duggar–Caldwell #3 born to Joe + Kendra (Caldwell) Duggar.

02–28–21 Nurie (Rodrigues) + Nathan Keller announce Pregnancy #1. (Per Keller Data)

03–17–21 John + Abbie (Burnett) Duggar announce Pregnancy #2.

03–20–21 Denver Bontrager marries Praise Helferich.

03–31–21 Esther (Keller) + John Shrader announce Pregnancy #13.

04–09–21 Lawson Bates starts courting. (2.5 SDs Late)

04–30–21 Mary Maxwell starts courting. (0.5 SD Late)

05–08–21 Courtney + Christopher Rogers announce Pregnancy #12.

05–12–21 Allison (Bontrager) + Jeremiah Helferich announce Pregnancy #1.

05–18–21 Kaylee Rodrigues starts courting. (0.5 SD Late)

05–22–21 Caldwell #9 born to Paul + Christina (Hamrick) Caldwell.

05–29–21 Trace Bates starts courting. (0.5 SD Late)

05–29–21 John + Chelsy (Bontrager) Maxwell announce Pregnancy #3.

06–10–21 Balka #2* born to Josie (Bates) + Kelton Balka.

06–16–21 Bates–Perkins #4 born to Zach + Whitney (Perkins) Bates.

06–17–21 Kristen + Justin Young announce Pregnancy #4.

06–18–21 Lauren Caldwell marries Titus Hall. (Maybe.)

06–22–21 Nathan Bates proposes to Esther Keyes.

06–26–21 Stewart #2 born to Carlin (Bates) + Evan Stewart.

06–30–21 Jana Duggar gets engaged.

Nothing Predicted For—

For those below, no Predictor Event is expected in the Next 6 Months—

Couples Mitchell + Bryn Bontrager, Carson + Lina Bontrager, Joshua + Cassidy Bontrager, Karissa + Mandrae Collins, Josh + Anna Duggar, Joy–Anna + Austin Forsyth, Joseph + Elissa Maxwell, Jinger + Jeremy Vuolo, Priscilla + David Waller

Individuals Jackson to Jeb Bates, Lincoln to Rebecca Bontrager, Micah to Isaiah Caldwell, Jed to James and Jackson to Josie Duggar, Sarah and Anna Maxwell, Timothy and Renee to Janessa Rodrigues

Finally, the Predictor is done or on hiatus for the following couples, for a variety of reasons, so naturally nothing of forecast—

Quiver Complete Gil + Kelly Bates, Marlin + Becky Bontrager, Jim Bob + Michelle Duggar, Mike + Suzette Keller, Steve + Teri Maxwell, Nathan + Melanie Maxwell (Presumed), J–Rod + David Rodrigues

Presumed Infertile Michaela + Brandon Keilen

Presumed Spinster Sarah Maxwell

Other Reasons Jill + Derick Dillard (Using Birth Control), Christopher + Anna Marie Maxwell (Due to Her Cancer)

#the next 6 months #next 6 months

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