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Thrive FM

Thrive FM: Western Kentucky's Beacon of Praise and Worship — In the heart of Western Kentucky, Thrive FM stands as a beacon of hope, faith, and community. Broadcasting at 88.1 FM from Hardin, Kentucky, Thrive FM reaches far and wide, touching lives across Western Kentucky, parts of Northwest Tennessee, and even Southern Illinois². #ThriveFM

Thrive FM: Western Kentucky’s Beacon of Praise and Worship — In the heart of Western Kentucky, Thrive FM stands as a beacon of hope, faith, and community. Broadcasting at 88.1 FM from Hardin, Kentucky, Thrive FM reaches far and wide, touching lives across Western Kentucky, parts of Northwest Tennessee, and even Southern Illinois². #ThriveFM Thrive FM My wife and I got to listen to this…

[cherrari]

do you like hockey? (specifically the leafs)

i do not i don't watch any sports other than motorsports... but since i'm from toronto i am kinda forced to consume leafs content through osmosis of my coworkers and general chatter. for example when i was on the subway earlier there was a guy sitting nearby who ranted about them for literally over an hour straight so i can only assume they did something very frustrating

[remembertheplunge]

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Teenage Dirtbag

~Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus but the 1D cover~

Author's Note: requested! this started out as one thing and then it ended up be 5k words of idk! Summary: Jack falls for the quiet girl in the group Warnings: nothing too bad Word Count: 5,746 Jack Hughes x fm!reader

They were the definition of mutual friends. Her best friend was dating his brother’s best friend, so they only interacted in groups. As in, he was always the center of attention and she was observing quietly. They have been mutual friends for a few years now, only sharing a few conversations here and there.

It was the first summer that the boys were all free and so were the girls. It was Luke’s idea to have everyone come to the Hughes’ lakehouse. The entire groupchat was ecstatic and talking about their travel plans. But since Y/N was only really friends with Hanah and her boyfriend John. Y/N was always quiet during the group hangouts so she didn’t think anyone else would notice if she didn’t want to come to Michigan. 

She thought at least until Jack had texted in the chat asking if she was planning on coming. She told the chat that she was planning on it and everyone was ecstatic to have the whole group there for the entire summer.

Which is how she ended up in a plane flying to Michigan. She was sitting beside Hanah and John. John was on the isle seat with his rested on Hanah shoulder as he was dead asleep. They were landing in thirty minutes and he had slept the whole flight despite Hanah’s constant chatter. Y/N would mumble a few replies but she was in her own little world. 

She was not someone who enjoyed a lot of attention or even being social for a long time. Which is why this group was usually at a distance. She loved being around them but she also needed time away from them. 

Two whole months with them felt like a nightmare because she was the only one that didn’t thrive in social situations.

“We’ve got a summer of concerts and a summer on the lake, how are you not excited?” Hanah begged as she took a hold of Y/N’s hand. She rolled her eyes playfully.

“I am excited for relaxation,” Y/N offered as she glanced to the next row to see Jack and Luke chatting somewhat loudly.

Hanah rolled her eyes dramatically as she delicately took a hold his cheek. Y/N watched them intently, a sting of jealously coursing through her body.

“It’s going to be an amazing summer,” Hanah mumbled as she kept her gaze on John. Y/N nodded as she shifted her gaze down towards her phone for the remainder of the flight. 

Once they were off the flight the walk through the airport took forever since the boys kept getting stopped for photos and their Uber driver was all the way at the back of the Uber pick up line. The rest of the groupchat was flying in from all over North America and were planning on meeting at the house.

The Uber driver finally pulled up in front of them and Luke happily took the shotgun seat and forced everyone else to squeeze together in the back of the Kia. Because they were in need of an extra seat Hanah simply sat in John’s lap to create an extra seat. The Uber driver didn’t realize that when his car had five seats, it included himself. Jack jumped in and sat in the middle seat, leaving Y/N to sit against the window. 

She kept her gaze towards the window despite Jack and her own knee forced to be against one another. “Sorry, last time I cheap out on Ubers,” Jack mumbled as he leaned towards her. She forced a smile onto her lips as she met his gaze for a second. 

It’s fine,” she mumbled as she tilted her head towards the window.

Jack kept his gaze on her for a moment before he looked back down towards his lap. 

The drive to the Hughes’ lakehouse was only twenty minutes but it was definitely the longest twenty minutes of any of their lives, beside Luke. He was comfortable and eating the driver’s snacks he offered. Zero hesitation in the process. 

As soon as the car was put into park, Y/N instantly opened the door and slipped out. She kept it open as she walked towards the trunk and immediately pulling all of their suitcases out. Jack instantly followed in pursuit, keeping his distance. He pulled the last of the suitcases out and closed the trunk. Jack shifted his gaze towards her for a second before he started dragging two suitcases as once. 

Quinn, Trevor, and Cole all jogged out of the house, shirtless and excited to see everyone. This was only the third time she’s seen the three in person since the group chat was made. Which is another reason as to why she was unsure as to why she was invited. 

“Look at that the plans made it out of the chat!” Cole shouted as he instantly ran around to give each person a hug. Y/N hugged him back hesitantly but the hug last less than a second it seemed. 

“Everyone grab a suitcase, we gotta assign roommates,” Quinn let out excitedly. Everyone listened and didn’t seem to care about the situation except Y/N. She kept her own suitcases dragging behind her as she slowly walked towards the entrance of the house. The only person she truly knew in the house was Hanah, and she knew she was going to room with John. But who would that leave Y/N with?

Once they were inside it was obvious the house was huge and yet it still looked like a frat house. It was clean but the decor definitely gave boy. She stood awkwardly beside Hanah while she glanced towards Jack. His hair was covered with a backwards hat now and he had a wide grin on his lips. 

She’s always found him attractive, it’s hard not to but he was always so out there. She brought her gaze back towards the tile beneath her sandals. 

“Okay, we have five rooms. Which means some of us will have to get snuggly,” Quinn teased. His gaze was dancing around the room, meeting everyone’s eye for a moment. “Obviously John and Hanah will be sharing a room because-well,” he paused as he pointed towards them. The room giggled. “And Y/N you can have your own room.”

“Why does she get her own room?” Trevor whined jokingly.

“Because that would be weird to tell her that she had to share a bed with one of you assholes,” Quinn said while shaking his head, a chuckle falling from his lips.

Y/N let out a sigh of relief. She lifted her gaze to nod towards Quinn. He smiled towards her before he started his shpeel again. “Jack, you can either have your own room or pick between Trev and Cole because Lukey and I already decided to share,” 

“I’ll have my own room, thanks,” Jack let out with a wide grin on his lips. 

“I didn’t want to spoon with you anyway,” Cole let out, the entire room started to laugh, even Y/N.

“You guys can have my room,” Luke mumbled towards Trevor and Cole.

“Come on, Y/N, I’ll show you our private rooms,” he let out teasingly to the whole group. Everyone started to disperse towards their own bedrooms. Y/N stayed still for a second, her heart jumping into her throat. Alone with Jack. For the first time, ever.

She nodded as she reluctantly followed after him, dragging her two suitcases behind her. The two rooms that Jack and Y/N were in were on the main level while every other room was on the second floor. 

Jack opened one of the doors, tossing the door open. “That’ll be your room,” he let out before he spun around to face her. Shyly, she smiled towards him as she started walking into her room. He furrowed his eyebrows, leaving his suitcases in the hallway. She took a hold of one of the suitcases and tossed it onto the bed, a huff of air leaving her lips in the process.

He leaned against the doorway, his hands holding the top of the doorframe. She spun her head around, seeing him standing there. Her heart was beating out of her chest. Swallowing hard she turned her whole body around to face him. 

“How did you end up being friends with Hanah?” Jack asked as he slowly dropped his hands to the side, stepping into the room further. Furrowing her eyebrows, she awkwardly crossed her arms over her chest. “I-I mean you’re so quiet and she’s… so not,” 

Y/N stifled a laugh as she reached down and took a hold of her other suitcase. She placed it beside her other one and let out a huff of air before she turned her gaze towards Jack.

“We sat next to each other in second grade and I guess she took my silence as a yes to being friends,” she mumbled, he smiled softly. “Which it was at the time,” she continued meeting his eye.

He squinted his eyes sightly as he scanned her frame subtly before he swallowed hard. He stepped back while running his fingers through his hair. She turned around and opened the suitcase. “At the time?” he asked softly.

Taking in a deep breath, Y/N began to pull out her different clothes. Many of them were for dinner, clubs, or swimsuits. “Sometimes I get so tired of being social,” she mumbled, keeping her gaze away from him.

“I get that,” he mumbled, chuckling softly. “This group is all yappers except maybe John-but if you ever need a break don’t be afraid to just leave. We understand,” he explained softly.

Her lips fell into a pout as she turned around, meeting his eye and nodded. He smiled towards her before he slipped out of her room. She dropped her gaze towards the floor. A grin forming to her lips. 

~~~

It had been two days since they arrived and it was safe to say that Y/N was already exhausted from all of the group hanging out. She’s done at least for today. Which is why she hasn’t left her room yet She was laying on her bed, hugging a pillow tightly to her chest as she was watching Pretty Little Liars.

A few soft knocks hit her door. She shut her eyes harshly as she quietly forced out, “Come in.” she laid onto her back as the door was softly cracked open. Jack peeked his head inside holding a mug of coffee in his hand. 

“I brought you coffee,” he let out quietly as he slipped inside, he delicately shut the door. She pouted her lips as she slowly sat up slightly. “Splash of cream? Right?” he asked as he cautiously handed it over to her.

“Thank you,” she mumbled as she immediately brought the mug towards her lips. He winked towards her as he sat down beside her. She placed it onto the nightstand beside her. She met his eye for a moment before she dropped her gaze back towards her lap.

“We’re heading on the boat soon, do you want to join?” he asked. Subconsciously, her face scrunched up in disgust. He chuckled. “It’s okay, I’ll have my phone on me so text me if you want us to come pick you up,” he muttered, looking into her eyes. 

“Thank you,” she muttered as she shyly dropped her gaze towards her lap. He stood up and walked out of the room, not turning back to meet her eye. Shutting the door delicately, he walked down the hall towards the rest of the group and they were all in their swimsuits and walking around slightly stir crazy. 

“Is she coming?” Hanah asked hopeful. Jack shook his head as he shoved his hands into his swimtrunk’s pockets. “What, that’s bogus, I’ll grab her.”

“Leave her be, she wants to relax in bed,” Jack let out while chuckling.

“Well who am I supposed to hang with,” Hanah asked with a pout on her lips. John threw his hands to the side with his mouth falling open. “You don’t count,” she said delicately tapping her hand against his arm.

“She wants to be alone that’s all.” Jack continued as he walked backwards towards the door, “We have a boat to get drunk on, come on,” 

The whole group started to happily walk out of the house. Jack glanced down at his phone, somewhat expecting a text from her but there was nothing. He sighed as he followed the rest of them out into the heat. 

~~~

It was several hours later and everyone was quite drunk beside Jack and Y/N. They were slap happy, giggling and enjoying every drop of alcohol they were drinking. Jack didn’t want to take care of them anymore and decided to see if she would like some company. 

He walked up to the door, knocking softly and another echo of come in. He delicately pushed the door open, he peeked his head inside. She lifted her gaze up from her computer and smiled towards him. 

“What are you doing Jack?” she asked as he slowly slipped inside.

“Can I hang in here?” he asked quietly. She tried to stop the grin forming to her lips. She nodded as she closed her computer and placed it onto the nightstand. “Did you leave the room at all?” he asked teasingly as he jogged around the bed to sit on the other side. 

Furrowing her eyebrows, she met his gaze, “I did, I showered, thank you,” she let out sarcastically. He barked out a laugh as he tilted his head back against the headboard.

They sat together in silence for a few minutes, neither of them looking towards one another. Jack was not used to enjoying quiet, he usually hated anything that was quiet. In his life, quiet meant something bad was happening. But Y/N thrived in the quiet. Maybe even the happiest when it’s just her and silence. 

But she does look happy, maybe it was an act or maybe she was actually content with him sitting beside her.

“What are you doing?” she asked again, tilting her head to the side to meet his gaze. He pouted his lips, shaking his head slightly. “We barely interact for years, I think these past three days is the most we’ve interacted… ever,” she expressed.

He smirked as he continued to look into her eyes. “You’ve always caught my eye,” he let out quietly, subconsciously inching towards her.

“Really?” she asked shyly. He hummed as he continued to look into her eyes. “Okay,” she let out softly. He chuckled quietly as he tilted his head back, looking up towards the ceiling.

“What were you doing?” he asked, pointing towards her laptop. Her eyes lit up as her lips curled up into a grin.

“I was working on my manuscript,” she muttered. He grinned. “I started it years ago and now I’m just rewriting and editing it,” 

“Can I read it?” he asked. Instantly, she shook her head, “Oh come on!” he let out while laughing. 

“No,” she let out giggling, taking a hold of laptop and placing it on the floor, sliding it under the bed. 

“When it’s finished can I read it?” he questioned pursing his lips forward. She nodded as she leaned her head back against the headboard. “Good,” he let out. After a few seconds, he tilted his head to the side to admire her side profile. “What’s it about?” 

“Jack,” she scolded softly.

“Right,” he muttered as he fought a smile on his lips. He looked back down towards his lap. She giggled as she took a hold of the TV remote beside her and turned on the TV. “What are we watching?” he asked. She simply shrugged before she climbed under the covers. Jack watched her before he followed in pursuit. 

“Any preference?” she asked barely above a whisper. He shook his head while pouting his lips. Nodding, she pulled up Hulu and went to the episode of Law and Order SVU she was on. He furrowed his eyebrows harshly as he stared towards her. Shifting her gaze towards him, she fought a grin on her lips. 

“Who just puts on Law and Order?” he questioned. She shrugged as she shifted her gaze back towards the screen. “God, you are so weird,” he let out while laughing. She rolled her eyes playfully. 

~~~

“She lives!” Hanah teased as Y/N emerged from the hallway. Y/N rolled her eyes as she flipped her off. She wandered towards the empty seat beside Jack. 

She sat down and Jack trailed her frame as she sat down. Her frame was covered with loose shorts and a tight thing long sleeve pajama shirt. He pressed his lips together as he tilted his head back against the couch for only a moment. 

“Sorry,” Y/N muttered as she sunk into herself. Jack furrowed his eyebrows as he glanced towards Hanah for a second before he looked back towards Y/N. He could that the little joke Hanah said actually hurt her feelings. 

“We’re going to the shops, if you want to come with,” Jack asked softly. She met his gaze and nodded. He smiled widely before shifting his gaze towards the group. 

“Yes!” Hanah cheered loudly. Y/N forced a grin on her lips before she shifted her gaze back down towards her lap. 

The entire group started engaging in conversation, Jack was talking loudly with Trevor about something relating to videos they have to shoot in August. Y/N shifted her gaze towards him, watching him laugh loudly and be the center of attention. The way he laughed and smiled widely was different from how she saw him last night.

It was how she usually saw him. Cracking jokes and laughing loudly. He was always the center of attention, he was Jack Hughes afterall. 

She smiled softly as she continued to admire him, maybe secretively maybe not. She didn’t care, a lot of the time no one even noticed that she was there. He shifted his gaze briefly towards her, smiling once he met her eye before he went right back into his conversation.

It was an hour later and they were all at the shops that were full of pastel beach themed colors. The first shop they went to were stereotypical tourist gear but they stuck around to look at the tiny trinkets.

Y/N took a hold of a tiny racoon that was in a fishing boat. She stifled a small chuckle as she continued to look through each of the tiny things. Jack stumbled beside her, nearly knocking over a lamp. He steadied the lamp while meeting her gaze. She chuckled as she took a hold of a tiny frog sitting on a mushroom. She held it up towards him and he squinted his eyes while he fought off a laugh. 

“Are you planning on buying anything?” he asked, she shrugged as she continued to show him the weirder and the weirder desk decorations. “You sure you don’t need a dinosaur dressed as a--astronaut?” he asked holding it up towards her. She rolled her eyes playfully.

“That’s insane,” she let out as she took a step back away from the table. He smiled towards her as he pointed towards the exit, where majority of their friends were already heading. She smiled shyly as she followed after him. 

“Y/N, this next store has swimsuits, maybe you shouldn’t go in since you don’t like to go swimming,” Hanah said with a smirk on her lips, intending to make a joke. 

“Hardy har,” Y/N said while crossing her arms over her chest.

The next store was strictly clothing and everyone was actually pulling things to try on and potentially purchase. Y/N was looking at a handful of dresses. The dresses she had pulled out her skin tight and in many different shades of colors. One of them had long sleeves and she was excited to try it on. 

Jack was watching from the distance, he was in the men’s section looking at the random hoodies. He’s always kept an eye on her, something about her always intrigued him. Sure, it was how she would go hours without talking while hanging out or how she would be shyly hiding in the corner of any party or night club.

She was stunning, that was no question. So gorgeous and so comfortable with trying to make sure no one noticed. But he did and he was determined to become close to her. He needed to know more about her.

He pulled the hoodie from the clothing rack and rolled his eyes before he placed it back onto it. He lifted his gaze again to see her walking towards the dressing room. He followed towards her, he shoved through the small crowds of people to try and meet up with her.

There was a line waiting for the two rooms that were available. Jack walked up beside her, smiling towards her. She spun around slowly meeting his gaze, she rolled her eyes playfully. 

“Jack,” she mumbled.

“Tho-those are nice,” he let out awkwardly. She squinted her eyes as she furrowed her eyebrows.

“Yeah, I think so,” she expressed as she kept her gaze on his. He glanced down towards the dresses before he looked back up to meet her eye. “What are you thinking?” she asked as her lips curled upward in a small smile. 

“Oh nothing,” he muttered, “Just gonna try on some clothes, I think,” he pursed his lips froward. She glanced down to his empty hands. He held his hands up and fought off a chuckle.

“You don’t have-” she trailed off.

“Yeah, I realized that. I don’t honestly know what I’m doing,” he explained while laughing. They moved up the line as someone exited. 

She smirked as she tilted her head to the side. “Jack,” she let out. He hummed while shaking his head, “Did you just want to see me try these dresses on?” she questioned teasingly. His mouth fell open as he fought a grin on his lips.

“I was n-not-that is so, yeah I think so. I honestly don’t remember,” he said while avoiding her gaze. She pursed her lips forward as she tried to meet his eye, deliberately moving her head side to side.

“Jack,” she said.

“Yeah,” he let out as he finally met her gaze.

“Maybe later,” she whispered. He grinned as he nodded before he quickly stumbled away from her. She dropped her gaze towards the floor, smiling shyly.

~~~

Finally they all returned to the house, several bags of trinkets and clothes in all of their hands. Y/N delicately placed the bags onto her bed when she heart a small knock on her door. She rolled her eyes playfully as she muttered a come in. He peeked his head inside as he slipped inside. He shut the door behind him and locked the door behind him.

“I was promised a haul,” he mumbled quietly.

“I thought the word that left my lips was a maybe,” she uttered as she turned around to meet his gaze. 

“I think you want to give me a haul,” he teased. She rolled her eyes as she dropped her gaze towards the floor for a moment. Jack furrowed his eyebrows as he scanned her suddenly worried features. “You okay?” he asked softly.

“What are you doing?” she asked, keeping her gaze on the floor. 

“What?” he asked softly. 

“Why are you all of a sudden acting like we’re friends? I mean I was fine playing along but seriously, Jack, what are you doing?” she asked, her lips quivering as she spoke. His eyes scanned her features, watching her waterline fill with tears. “Because if you are just doing this because you feel bad for me-”

“Why would I do that?” he asked softly, he took a step towards her. She pressed her lips together shaking her head, “I have been dying to get to know you. When I told you you’ve always caught my eye, I meant that,” he expressed as he took another step towards her. 

“We are friends because I listen when you talk and I know you listen when I talk. We’re friends because I enjoy your company even when you don’t feel like talking. I know you enjoy my company because you keep letting me in. We’re friends because I see you,” he explained as he looked deeply into her eyes, something he hasn’t gotten to do. Her eyes were still teary.

“Okay,” she muttered. 

“Okay,” he let out as he nodded slightly. 

Her lips curled upward softly as she took a deep breath. “Sit,” she mumbed as she pointed towards her bed. He smiled softly as he listened. “Close your eyes.”

He smirked as he shut his eyes while shaking his head back and forth. She picked up her phone and started playing her playlist softly, she delicately rested it onto the dresser beside her before she started to slip her jean shorts off of her frame. She pulled the tanktop off of her body as she picked up the gold dress.

It barely covered her ass as it was tight against her curves. It was lose along her chest to show off her cleavage. She sighed as she her bra off and kept her underwear on. She slowly slipped the dress on, adjusting it to make sure it fit her perfectly. 

The soft hum of the music made this more intimate than what she was expecting but she didn’t mind it. “Jack,” she let out barely above a whisper. He opened his eyes excitedly as he scanned her frame. His cheeks instantly flushed red as he continued to scan her frame. She shyly crossed her arms over her chest.

He shook his head as he stood up. Delicately, he took a hold of her arms and put them on her side. “Let me see you,” he whispered. She looked up towards him, fighting a small smile on her lips as she looked into his eye. “Oh my god,” he said as he hovered his hands around her frame. 

“I’ve got like four more,” she mumbled as she continued to look into his gaze. He nodded as he bit his bottom lip, he slowly sat down.

“I don’t know how they’ll beat this one,” he mumbled as he watched her walked towards the plastic bag. She pointed towards him, he dragged his tongue across his bottom lip before he tilted his head back while shutting his eyes. 

She slowly started to slip the dress from her frame again.

~~~

For the next few weeks Jack and Y/N would disappear together towards the end of the night. Since their rooms were in the same hallway, it didn’t cross anyone’s minds that they were hanging out together. Because no one’s truly noticed. 

Jack was sprailed out on his bed as he waited for Y/N to join him. She was alone in her room, getting into comfortable clothing before she slipped away towards his room. 

His feelings for her were starting to come more and more up front. After her little fashion show a few weeks back, he hasn’t stopped imagining what she would look like without the skin tight dresses on her frame. Nothing happened between them that night but she definitely could tell that he had some sort of feelings towards her. At least he thought it was obvious.

He held his phone above his face as he scrolled through his TikTok feed. He was chuckling at a few of the videos. His door was creaked open and Y/N had peeked her head inside. He pulled his phone away to meet her gaze, he smirked before he rested his phone onto the side table. 

“Hi,” he let out as he watched her twist the lock on the door. She pressed her lips together as she watched Jack scan her frame. She was wearing a matching gray set of loose shorts and a tight tank top. He bit his bottom lip trying to prevent a wide grin forming to his lips. 

“It’s weirdly quiet, are you sure everyone’s still here?” she asked as she pointed behind her. Jack shrugged as he patted the empty side of the bed. She rolled her eyes playfully as she climbed under the comforter and rolled onto her side to face him. He smirked as he kept his gaze on her lips.

“We’ve got the second season of New Girl to start,” he mumbled. She nodded as she inched towards him slightly. Subconsciously, he reached his hand over and took a hold of the base of her neck. He brushed her hair away from her face in the process. Her eyes widened slightly as she met his eye. He was breathing almost heavily but she wasn’t sure.

There was a moment where she felt her body erupt in flames. He continued to stare towards her lips, craving the taste of them. She swallowed hard as she felt her breath stuck in her throat.

“Do you want me to stop?” he asked softly as he glided his thumb along her skin. He pressed his lips together as he scanned her features. She shook her head slightly almost instantly. He leaned towards her hovering his lips over hers. 

Slowly, she shut her eyes as her lips tingled with anticipation. He smirked before he leaned closer. His lips pressed against hers softly, almost as if asking for permission. His lips were soft and warm as he waited for her to part her lips; to grant him access. 

Parting her lips she took a hold of his shirt as he started to roll her onto her back. He adjusted the comforter on them, tossing it lower as a giggle fell from her lips. 

Every glide of his fingertips, created goosebumps all over her body as her chest felt heavy. Her breathing became more rapid as he rested both hands on either side of her. Her hands took a hold of his cheeks.

Slowly pulling his lips from hers, he started trailing his lips down her neck. He began to suck and bite the skin just below her ear. She stifled a sudden gasp of air as she tiled her head back as she ran her fingers through his hair. 

He pulled away, devouring her lips again. His hand started to toy with the hem of her tanktop.

“Oi, Jackaboy. You are needed in the basement, we’ve got a pool tourney starting!” Trevor shouted as he banged on the door. Jack instaly fell onto his back, staring towards the ceiling. His breathing heavy. “And can you find Y/N? She’s not in her room, we need another team,” he shouted as he banged his hand onto the door. 

“Yeah, yeah, I’ll find her. Just give me a second,” Jack shouted as he stood up from the bed. He shifted his gaze towards her, stifling a laugh. 

“Let’s go man,” Trevor shouted again.

“I’ll meet you down there, damn,” Jack said as me was looking into Y/N’s eye. She fought off a grin as she pulled her knees to her chest. Trevor banged on the door before he wandered away. 

Jack jogged around the bed to meet her on her side of the bed. Hovering over her, he took a hold of her cheek. “We got a few minutes of me searching for you, we could uh-” he trailed off as he scanned her features. She pursed her lips forward as she tilted her head back against the headboard. Leaning towards her, he delicately pressed his lips against hers. 

“Let’s go,” she mumbled against his lips. He pulled away, pouting before he stood up from the bed. Looking down towards her, he stepped back. 

“Lead the way,” he muttered pointing towards the door. She smiled as she slid off the bed. He bit his bottom lip as his eyes trailed her frame.

She peeked her head out of the bedroom to see no one in sight and they both started down the hallways towards the staircase towards the basement. Before they started down the steps, she turned around to meet his eye. “Don’t look at me,” she let out barely above a whisper.

“I can’t look at you?” he asked while meeting her gaze. 

“Don’t look at me like that,” she muttered. He smirked as she started walking down the steps. 

The rest of the evening ended with a tremendous victory for Luke and Quinn. They wouldn’t stop bragging at how much better they were than everyone else. It was obnoxious but regardless the evening was fun.

At first John and Hanah slipped away to their room. It was soon followed by Trevor and Cole. Quinn, Luke, Jack, and Y/N were the only ones left. Y/N was starting to fall asleep on the beanbag. Quinn chuckled as he rolled his eyes playfully. 

“Y/N, maybe you should head up to bed,” Quinn offered. Her eyes shot open as she shook her head slightly. The boys shared glances before Quinn and Luke shot up from their seats. “We’re gonna head up too,” Quinn muttered as he shifted his gaze to Jack, smirking slightly.

Jack waved the brothers off as he stood up from the beanbag. He stood above her, he glanced back towards his brothers who were already half up the stairs. He held out his hand towards her. She smiled towards him as she gladly took it.

He guided her towards the stairs, their hands still interlocked. They climbed up the stairs and Jack kept looking back and forth to check and see if any of their friends were around them.

He continued to guide her towards his bedroom, walking past her room. Delicately, he unlocked the door and guided her inside. She smiled towards him as she watched him locked the door behind them. He stood in front of her, meeting her gaze. 

“So where we we?” he asked as he delicately took a hold of her waist. She smirked as she rested her hands onto his chest. “Come ‘ere,” he mumbled as he pulled her towards him, kissing her softly. She giggled against his lips as she glided her hands from his chest towards the base of his neck.

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EVANESCENCE To Enter Studio In November

During an interview with 89 FM A Rádio Rock at the Rock In Rio festival in Brazil on September 15, EVANESCENCE's Amy Lee was asked about the band's plans for the coming months. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're in the creative process right now, but we're not deep in the throes of it yet. We've been doing a lot of creating, and we just have, like, tons of ideas. So we're gonna get serious and get in the studio in November for the first round. Round one."

EVANESCENCE will embark on its first headline tour across Canada in 15 years this fall. Produced by Live Nation Canada, the trek kicks off on October 15 in Vancouver, British Columbia, hitting cities nationwide before wrapping on October 29 in London, Ontario. EVANESCENCE will be joined by special guests, post-grunge/metal rockers HALESTORM across all stops. Alternative sister trio THE WARNING will open all shows.

Delivering a number of dynamic rock hits over the last two decades, EVANESCENCE recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its landmark debut album, "Fallen", originally released in 2003. They recognized the milestone with a special anniversary edition of the smash album, which spawned gigantic rock hits like "Bring Me To Life", "Going Under" and "My Immortal", kickstarting a thriving career they're still carrying out today.

To date, EVANESCENCE has released a total of five studio albums, including the multi-platinum "The Open Door" (2004) and "Evanescence" (2011),both of which topped the Billboard 200. In 2021, the band thrilled fans with their first album of new material in a decade, "The Bitter Truth". Now 20 years on, EVANESCENCE continues to scale new heights. Featuring a lineup of Amy Lee (vocals, keyboards),Tim McCord (guitar/bass),Will Hunt (drums),Troy McLawhorn (guitars) and Emma Anzai (bass, backing vocals),the band continues to travel the globe, staging some of the most successful shows of their career, having wrapped a run of sold-out shows in Latin America, including Allianz Parque, a soccer stadium in Sāo Paulo, Brazil, which was the biggest headline show of EVANESCENCE's career to date, drawing 40,000 fans.

Shortly following its release in March 2021, "The Bitter Truth" rose to the top of the iTunes Album charts in 22 countries and also landed the top spot on Billboard's Top Hard Rock Albums chart.

EVANESCENCE first topped the Hard Rock Albums chart in October 2011 with its self-titled effort. The album stayed atop the list for three weeks.

"The Bitter Truth" was recorded during the pandemic and confronted the dark realities of the world head-on. Yet its resounding message was one of light: pushing through is better than giving up.

[khaoala]

do u thinks something is going of with fk? or they’re just being more open with us? i can’t wait for the brazil fm bcs we all know they be extra gay there

whatever is happening I need them to keep it up bc I'm thriving. from first dabbling with rpf to them going on dates and bragging about it... I fully support this thing that they have going on.

now that they are coming down here with JD of all people, I'm so expecting them to be so gay about it. I need all the pictures.

[cherrypopelectric]

Hi! I'm so stoked to be here with my Phoenix Moon a.k.a ❛ THE SOCIAL BUTTERFLY ❜ who possesses genuine interest in connecting with others and thrives from the energy of various events. He's generally very easygoing and warms up to others fast. I imagine him being well-liked by his peers but not too crazy in a Mr Popular/Prom King/Campus Babe sense. I would also describe him as someone who is mischievous and a bit faux-naïf to get what he wants or where he wants to be. He gets very aggressive during ice hockey and intentionally riles up his opponents if he feels like it which is 95% of the time and he yaps away happily on his Friday evening shows for the campus radio. Has a way with his words and some people for some reason or maybe it's that saccharine smile on that angelic face that seals the deal. OK OK I won't reveal too much now and just let his character show in my writing instead. Show, don't tell right?

This is his STUDENT ID, his DOSSIER, and you can find some random ideas under the cut. I hope you enjoy learning about my cheeky pixie and if you're up for a brewing sesh, just give this a ♡ and I'll pop in your IMs to get the party started!

Here's a small list of ideas that I've come up with in the spur of the moment so if you fancy any, just let me know!

⊹ He rarely needs a favour, no matter how simple but because of your easy nature, he finds himself running to you more than he should for just about anything and everything. Will you eventually tell him off?

⊹ You were the first friend he made when he first stepped onto the school grounds in March. The both of you hit it off pretty well and are still in contact with each other.

⊹ You're a fellow DJ for Lotus FM and the two of you get up to some silly antics in the studio sometimes.

⊹ You're an avid listener of his radio show, that plays pop and EDM, which runs every Friday from 7pm to 9pm. You also keep leaving encouraging and positive comments on the feed and he's really itching to uncover who you are.

⊹ He gets pretty crazy and speedy on the ice, that's why he earned the nickname Blaze since his days in London. Maybe you like his swift yet aggressive playing style or you don't… and that's going to be a problem when teammates are not teaming.

⊹ There's a thunderstorm tonight and you're already waiting by the door of your dorm to receive him, out of habit. As always, he's trembling and ready to snuggle under the covers with you. Out of everyone living at Gaeum Building, you're the one he likes the best.

⊹ The both of you first met on a blind date but decided that you were better off as friends after the second date but somehow the campus thinks you're both an item. Do they just play along or deny like hell?

[astridavery]

For: @franklongbottom-fm Location: Outside the Ministry of Magic.

The day had been busy, and it was turning into a fucking long one as well. Bellatrix inundated with work and paperwork, which of course meant Astrid was too. Not that she minded, she was partially good at keep up with Bellatrix's demands, as if she thrived upon them.

For a short moment she had manged to take a breather, stepping outside for a cigarette and a moment to simply catch her breath before resuming back to the chaotic day.

Astrid was not a people person, it was really pretty lucky that her job didn't entail dealing with people face to face on a regular basis, because if it did, it would likely she would be on the unemployment line.

Taking the cigarette to her lips, she felt someone approach her. Her eyes rolled before they even got a change to speak.

"Can't you not see I'm on a break, plus if you need help or directions there is a information desk right inside. So please, run along before you decide to bother me further."

[reimeichan]

hi!! I'm curious about how your system works - what does it mean to you to be fully fused, but also operating as multiple/as alters? (as I've seen from your posts, so correct me if I'm wrong!)

is it similar to how functional multiplicity is generally understood? is it more being able to work in harmony, while maintaining an individual identity? something else entirely?

thank you!

So historically, I've used the term "functional multiplicity" to encompass a pretty wide spectrum of my own experiences, from "I'm definitely still experiencing a lot of daily dissociation and my system is still very divided but I have strong coping skills and resources to manage it that I no longer am struggling and in fact am thriving despite all that" to "I am so incredibly fully integrated with every single part of me that I'm more or less a single identity, but I can still identify and even interface with the world as specific individual parts". And that latter one is more or less what I'd also call final fusion.

When I'm in a fully fused state, I feel connected to and in sync with all the other parts of me. It doesn't even really feel like "working together" because that implies we're putting in effort to communicate, it's more like we're all of the same mind and everything is automatic. I've used an analogy of comparing my experiences to individual atoms of water connected to each other all flowing together in the same direction without interruption, and that's still pretty akin to how I feel.

However, if I dig in deeper, I can definitely still see the individual parts of me, and I like being able to still notice these parts of me and honor their existence. Sometimes the me who interacts with the world is more Green-coded, so I'll tell everyone "hey guys I'm Green", while also knowing that just because I'm acting very Green-like doesn't mean I'm not also Cyan and Purple and Gray and everyone at the same time. Sometimes I will purposefully dig into my psyche to interact with the various versions of me internally to better understand myself.

I guess for me, once I hit a certain point of "functional multiplicity", the jump to "final fusion" was really more of a perspective shift than necessarily doing any more further integration. Do I see myself as various alters working together? Are these things that I'm experiencing something from another alter or do I accept that it's all me? And I regularly will go from one perspective to the other that FM and FF basically are two sides of the same coin for me and it's why I actually kind of hate using those terms for my own experiences. People often talk about FM and FF as if they're wholey separate end goals that you cannot possibly achieve at the same time, and that's likely due to the strict ISSTD guidelines for how FF is defined (which, in turn, is due to how narrowly Kluft defines Final Fusion). I honestly find this framework limiting as it doesn't allow for or encompass all the possible ways integration in DID can look. For me, I prefer to call it "full integration" - because at the end of the day, the divide between FM and FF feels so arbitrary to me that trying to pin myself as one or the other would actually do my experiences a disservice, and I feel like "full integration" encompasses both FF and FM experiences while also filling in that nebulous ill-defined middle area.

Trying to explain my internal experiences is kind of difficult so I hope that helped a little, anon!

[1-420-666-6969]

@hunnybeemp3 posted a 9 albums that got you through 2024 and I thought it would be fun to do. Warning, I used to review music and I can yap, so sorry in advance. Used Topsters because my last fm is just going to say I listened to Gorguts and Queens of the Stone Age which was true, but there's nothing to talk about there.

Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins - I first listened to this album in 2022 and it really wowed me. But as I listened to more of this album here in 2024, I started to obsess over the album - what meanings the songs mean, what emotion was Elizabeth Fraser trying to convey. I can't say for certain anything, but listening to this album really makes me feel emotional every time. Favorite song: "Frou Frou Foxes in Midsummer Fires

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails - Since 2023, I wasn't doing great mentally. I started making more money than I ever did before, but also entered a new era of debt that felt crippling. In 2023, I was working 40 hours at my main job and 10 hours at a side job. Downward Spiral just clicked for a feeling of going to hell and back and trying to find positivity out of that negativity. And let me tell you, Trent Reznor got that feeling. When you're at your lowest and all you can think about is ending it all, but the primal need to exist, to thrive, to lash out, to love, to lust, to fuck. That's what Downward Spiral is about - loathing, but yearning; loving while losing; existing despite it all. Favorite song: "I Do Not Want This"

Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale by Tyler the Creator - A Tyler album that was just trying to be fun for most of the album with the message of just because you can buy everything doesn't mean you have everything, especially love. The Estate Sale included a bunch of B-Side tracks and throwaway tracks, but it also includes the most important song he's ever made, "Sorry not Sorry". I get why it didn't make the album. The rest of the joyous parts of the album are very joyous and feel good and even the deeper emotional songs don't lose that vibe. Favorite song: "Sorry Not Sorry"

Chromokopia by Tyler the Creator - This album felt like the exact opposite of Call Me if You Get Lost. This album is a personal song after personal song. It really just expresses emotion, and the time it came out was just right for that kind of album. Favorite song: "Judge Judy"

Sins of the Flesh by Sister Machine Gun - Religious trauma and sex. That's it that's the album. I love it. Nothing else to say. 7/10 I can listen to it on repeat. Favorite song: "Not My God"

Grace by Jeff Buckley - The fact that I didn't listen to Jeff Buckley before this year is insanity. I listened to this album randomly on a cold morning in February and cried on the shuttle to my job site. Something so raw about the simple lyricism. It's just emotion on display. I knew Buckley died before this and that death only started affecting me after hearing this and realizing what a talented musician he was. Favorite song: "Grace"

Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective - From the time I first heard this album in 2010, it's become a feel-good crutch of sorts. Whenever I feel bad or moody, I listen to it. Songs about growing up, about love, about endless joy - it really is just that kind of feel good album. It's considered by some to be the beginning of the end for Animal Collective because it's so much more pop than psych. Yet I don't care. It's seen playtime for 14 years and it will probably continue forever. Favorite song: "Guys Eyes"

GOLD by Age Factory - I don't have much to say about this album. I found out about Age Factory in 2020 with the promotion of their album EVERYNIGHT and the numeral track on that album, "Close Eye". I thought that was what I would be getting into, but no they're a punk band agnostic to any subgenre. GOLD, their previous album, is the culmination of that. A song about yearning for love, "See you in my dream" to the very next song being a lash out against the world "World is Mine" which affirms everyone deserves to live and everyone has value. I don't speak Japanese, but I can feel their emotion, song by song. Favorite song: "See you in my dream"

everything is alive by Slowdive - I love this album. I was supposed to see Slowdive in November but my family got me sick when I was supposed to go. I don't think there was a moment I listened to this album without my mind drifting somewhere else. There's just so much here. Shanty, Kisses, Skin in the Game. Every song gives a different feeling and vibe. Maximalist in sound, minimalist in lyrics - it all just works for it. Favorite song: "Kisses"

I'm not tagging anyone. Hell I don't think anyone is gonna read this since I don't have the audience for music anymore, but I wanted to do it to just talk about some of what I liked. If you want to share your musical interests, please do. Even if it's not in my wheelhouse, I love hearing what people think about art

[bobwp]

My content journey

As I gear up for the launch of my newest show, Content Sparks, I've found myself reflecting deeply on the winding path that brought me here.

My passion for audio began as a kid, glued to my transistor radio, devastated when my favorite one was lost on a beach. My teenage years deepened this fascination—FM radio, reel-to-reel recordings, and even sharing memorable moments (and joints!) with DJs spinning classic albums.

Writing became another cornerstone. By my early twenties, I'd authored a science fiction book and published articles in diverse magazines—from writing to bartending. Fast-forward through desktop publishing in the '80s and co-running a successful business with my wife Judy, who taught me the nuances of compelling content.

Entering the world of WordPress around 2007 shifted everything. Blogging led to video tutorials, online training, and eventually podcasting—a medium friends urged me toward for years. After initial hesitation, in 2014, I launched my first podcast, and after several experiments, found my sweet spot with Do the Woo in 2016.

Today, Do the Woo thrives as a vibrant podcast channel, even branching into video. But my love for audio—and content creation—remains at the heart of everything I do.

Now, I'm thrilled to introduce Content Sparks, a podcast dedicated to exploring the vast landscape of content creation—from blogging and video to podcasting, AI, and beyond. I'm excited for the conversations ahead and the sparks they'll ignite.

The content journey never ends—and I'm just getting started.

#Podcasting #ContentCreation #ContentSparks #WordPress #ContentJourney

[nirmauniversityahmedabad]

Discovering the Best MBA colleges in Ahmedabad

When it comes to pursuing an MBA in India, Ahmedabad stands out as a vibrant hub teeming with opportunities. With its rich culture, flourishing economy, and academic excellence, this city has become a hotspot for aspiring business leaders. Among the myriad choices, choosing one from the top MBA colleges in Gujarat can be daunting. 

Why Choose Ahmedabad for your MBA

Ahmedabad isn't just renowned for its delectable food and historical sites; it’s also home to some of the finest business schools in the country. Here are a few reasons why studying in Ahmedabad is your best option.

Diverse Industry Exposure: The city is a melting pot of industries, from textiles to information technology. This diversity allows students to gain firsthand experience and networking opportunities.

Strong Alumni Network: Graduating from a renowned institution often means being part of a powerful alumni network that can open a lot of doors for you. 

Innovative Learning Environment: Many colleges and institutes here focus on practical learning, combining theory with real-world applications.

What to look for in an MBA College?

Choosing the right college from all the MBA colleges in Ahmedabad involves more than just rankings. Here are some key factors to consider:

Accreditation - Make sure the college is recognized by the relevant educational authorities. Accreditation ensures that the program meets high-quality standards.

Faculty Expertise - A great faculty can make a significant difference in your learning experience. Look for colleges with experienced and well-qualified professors.

Placement Opportunities - Research the college’s placement record. A college with strong industry connections often translates to better job opportunities for its graduates.

Industry-ready curriculum - A comprehensive curriculum that provides theoretical knowledge along with practical exposure.  

Top MBA Colleges in Ahmedabad

Finding the right fit for your MBA journey is crucial. Let’s dive into some of the top MBA colleges in Ahmedabad that are making waves in the education sector.

1. Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A)

IIM Ahmedabad is renowned for its excellence in management education. With rigorous selection criteria and a strong emphasis on leadership, it produces some of the best minds in the business world. However, it’s worth noting that getting a seat at the reputed IIM is difficult due to high competition.

2. Institute of Management Nirma University (IMNU)

IMNU is known to be among the top MBA colleges in Gujarat. With its stellar reputation and state-of-the-art facilities, it offers various MBA programs tailored to meet industry demands. 

3. Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Ahmedabad University

FMS offers a unique approach to MBA education with its focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. Their curriculum encourages students to think outside the box, preparing them for dynamic roles in the corporate world.

Conclusion

Pursuing an MBA is a pivotal step towards achieving your career goals, and Ahmedabad offers some of the best options available. Colleges with a strong placement record, industry-ready curriculum and professional networking opportunities like the Institute of Management Nirma University, equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape. With the growing demand for MBA graduates and the wealth of opportunities available in Ahmedabad, now is the perfect time to leap.

[fortressofserenity]

Sick and tired of America

As I said before, I got overdosed on western music. So much so that I felt the urge to listen to another Philippine radio station, which is what I ended up doing throughout the latter half of 2023 and much of 2024, eventually coming to commit myself to Yes FM and Love Radio. It's not necessarily wrong to like and listen to western music, even American music, but it gets tiring listening to a lot of western music especially if you have that urge to listen to more Philippine music on the radio.

Which is what I ended up doing with Love Radio, Energy FM and Yes FM, especially when it comes to itching that OPM fix. I listened to a lot of RJ FM before but it has a strong pro-American bias that it plays a lot of American music, its own DJs hardly speak in Tagalog whereas those at Yes FM, Energy FM and Love Radio actually take the time to speak in Tagalog a lot. It also helps to learn Tagalog this way if you listen to something that's in Tagalog as well, as to get a better idea of how it's spoken.

Something like RJ FM is kind of symptomatic of a wider pro-American bias in Philippine culture, even if not all Filipinos feel this way, due to the nature of American imperialism and hegemony here. Like there's a tendency to view American exports as more sophisticated than Philippine products, not helped by the continued presence of US air bases in the Philippines and why I don't think it's a good thing for the Philippines to look up to America any longer. Especially if America's something of a warmonger.

Even if other countries like China and Russia aren't any better, it's kind of rare for Filipinos to learn of American war crimes here. Not to mention I even think large swatches of American culture and media are kind of tacky, in some regards they're even tackier than Philippine products at times. It's not hard to see why Europeans see Americans as kind of uncultured or cultureless, not that Americans lack a culture but that it's not only younger but also crasser and more commercialised from the get-go.

My father even said that Americans excel at moneymaking, so their culture tends to take on a capitalistic character, whereas European cultures often had (and some still have) feudalistic characteristics. Much of American culture is based around commercial franchises, something in the lines of Disney, McDonald's, Burger King, Warner Bros, Universal and many more. America oozes capitalism and thrives on it like almost no other, so unsurprisingly American culture's very commercialised.

Not that European cultures are any less capitalistic, but they have a longer history of feudalism in any permutation. They have had aristocracy and gentry for years, even though many of them in most European countries aren't particularly powerful at this point. American culture doesn't have those for as long as the European countries did and some still do, so its idea of what's old money would be confounding by European standards.

American culture kind of feels kitschier and more commercial than European cultures are, in the sense of revolving around corporate brands and franchises, but primarily because American culture's more recent. I feel this is why Europeans see Americans as cultureless, being both younger and more around commercial products. Though I don't think it's something most Filipinos realise, since we tend to associate American culture with sophistication and prestige.

Maybe not necessarily sophistication but it feels more prestigious than Philippine culture is, even though in other regards America's pretty tacky.

[globsynbusinessschool]

IIMs Rejected You? These Colleges Will Say "YES!"

So, you didn't make the cut for the prestigious IIMs. Fret not! There are numerous top-tier MBA colleges waiting to say "YES!" to your potential. In this blog, we will explore alternative options for those who are seeking quality management education after facing rejection from the IIMs. Discover the ideal MBA colleges to apply after CAT results.

Top 6 MBA Colleges to Apply after CAT Results Except IIMs

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR)

One of the leading business schools in India, SPJIMR consistently ranks among the top choices for MBA aspirants. Renowned for its innovative curriculum and emphasis on experiential learning, SPJIMR provides a holistic approach to management education. With a rigorous selection process, it attracts the best minds, making it a competitive yet rewarding choice among MBA colleges to apply after CAT results.

Xavier School of Management (XLRI)

XLRI, Jamshedpur, is synonymous with academic excellence and ethical leadership. Offering a range of management programs, including Human Resources Management and Business Analytics, XLRI has been a consistent performer in national and international rankings. As you consider MBA colleges to apply after CAT results, XLRI should undoubtedly be on your radar.

Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi

Known for its rich legacy and outstanding faculty, FMS Delhi is a premier choice for those who aspire to excel in the field of management. The institute boasts a robust alumni network and a reputation for producing industry leaders. FMS Delhi is an excellent option to consider among MBA colleges to apply after CAT results.

Globsyn Business School (GBS), Kolkata

Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, Globsyn Business School is a hidden gem among MBA colleges in India. With a focus on industry-relevant curriculum and global exposure, Globsyn prepares students to thrive in the dynamic business landscape. Its unique pedagogy, industry tie-ups, and emphasis on entrepreneurship make it a standout choice among MBA colleges to apply after CAT results.

Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon

MDI Gurgaon is consistently ranked among the best business schools in India. Known for its rigorous academic curriculum and strong industry connections, MDI offers a conducive environment for holistic development. As you explore MBA colleges to apply after CAT results, MDI Gurgaon should be on your consideration list.

Indian School of Business (ISB)

For those aiming for a globally recognized MBA experience, ISB stands as a top choice. With campuses in Hyderabad and Mohali, ISB attracts a diverse pool of talent. The institute's focus on experiential learning, industry immersion, and global perspectives make it an attractive option among MBA colleges to apply after CAT results.

Conclusion

While the IIMs are undoubtedly prestigious, there are several other MBA colleges that can propel your career to new heights. As you navigate through the options of MBA colleges to apply after CAT results, remember to consider factors such as curriculum, faculty, industry exposure, and alumni network. Among these, Globsyn Business School stands out as an institution that not only opens its doors to you but also nurtures your potential for success in the competitive world of business management. So, gear up, research your options, and take the next step towards a rewarding MBA journey!

[aminasheikh]

Why Talk 100.3 FM is a Good Choice for Dubai Residents

Talk 100.3 FM is more than just a station; it's a doorway to a world of diverse entertainment and information. With its wide array of content covering business talk, health talk, sports talk, music, and much more, this Hindi radio station has firmly established itself as a top choice for residents across the city.

1. Business Talk Show: Talk 100.3 FM offers a treasure trove of insights and updates for Dubai's thriving business community. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a corporate professional, or simply interested in the local and global economy, the station provides a platform for experts to discuss trends, market analysis, and innovative business strategies. This content is informative and valuable for those seeking to stay ahead in the competitive business world.

2. Health Talk Show: Your well-being is paramount, and Talk 100.3 FM acknowledges this. Our health talk shows cover various topics, from fitness and nutrition to mental health and wellness. Local health experts and professionals share their knowledge and tips, making it a valuable resource for residents seeking to lead healthier lives.

3. Sports Talk Show: Dubai's sports enthusiasts are in for a treat with Talk 100.3 FM's sports talk segment. The station brings live commentary, analysis, and exclusive interviews with sports personalities. Whether you're into football, cricket, or any other sport, engaging discussions and game updates fuel your passion.

4. Music: Music is a universal language, and Talk 100.3 FM recognizes this by curating a diverse playlist that caters to various tastes. From international chart-toppers to local talents, our music selection keeps the city grooving. Additionally, the station often features live music events, making it a hub for music lovers.

5. Local Events and Updates: Talk 100.3 FM provides real-time updates on local events, festivals, exhibitions, and important announcements. By tuning in, you'll always be in the loop and have an edge when planning your social calendar.

Final Words, Talk 100.3 FM, has become a beloved choice for Dubai residents due to its multifaceted content. From business insights to health tips, sports excitement, music diversity, local event updates, and a sense of community, it enriches the lives of those who tune in. So, if you're a Dubai resident looking for a comprehensive and enjoyable radio experience, give Talk 100.3 FM a listen; you won't be disappointed.

[kizyoto]

70's Teens

Boys sported long hair, and girls embraced the freedom to wear pants. Classrooms were often open and painted in vibrant colors like orange. Books were protected with brown paper bags, gaining a suede feel over months of use.

In terms of fashion, the era featured baggy clothes, platform shoes, Hang Ten T-shirts, and Earth Shoes. Army and jean jackets were everywhere, as were jumper dresses and H.I.S. jeans and shirts.

Television offerings for teens were limited, but the music scene was phenomenal, spanning soft rock, hard rock, soul, funk, disco, and punk. Stereos, often with eight-track tape players, were a staple at home and in cars. Albums like Led Zeppelin II, The Dark Side of the Moon, Frampton Comes Alive!, and Born to Run became anthems. Artists like Alice Cooper, Stevie Wonder, Yes, Joni Mitchell, and the Rolling Stones were iconic. Album-oriented FM stations played entire sides of classics like Quadrophenia and Thick as a Brick. Concerts grew to arena size, featuring dances like the hustle, the bump, and the bus stop.

Minibikes, roller skates, clackers, mood rings, and Pet Rocks were popular accessories. ID bracelets symbolized relationships. Car culture persisted, with a shift to fuel-efficient vehicles after the 1973 oil embargo. Yet, the roar of a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with "Radar Love" blaring remained unmatched.

Social cliques divided into hard partiers, weekend warriors, and straight arrows. Beverages like Miller Lite and Boone's Farm were enjoyed, and pot smokers, though discreet, were pervasive. Drive-in movies thrived, featuring hits like American Graffiti, Jaws, Animal House, Carrie, Halloween, and the first Star Wars.