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[manifestopaulo]

❤️ Dot to Dot

There are some parallels between the acts of completing a dot-to-dot drawing, following a pre-defined diagram, and living a conventional life outlined by societal or cultural expectations. 

In a dot-to-dot drawing or when following a diagram, there's a set trajectory. The outcome is pre-determined; all you need to do is follow the given steps to connect the dots or match the diagram. It is a form of structure and guidance which can sometimes lead to a predictable or even an exquisite creation.

Living a conventional life often bears similar hallmarks. Society sets some 'dots' or conventional milestones for us, such as going to school, getting a job, getting married, having children, and then retiring. It provides a safety net of guidelines and societal understandings, fostering a sense of belonging and normalcy.

However, the notion of creativity, individuality, and autonomy can face restrictions in both scenarios. Just as a dot-to-dot drawing leaves little room for one to exercise creativity beyond those dots, living a conventional life may limit a person's ability to explore unique paths or express individuality, particularly when these expressions conflict with societal norms.

Yet, it's essential to remember that life, unlike a dot-to-dot drawing, isn't rigid. One has the freedom to create their own 'dots', to define their unique path, and live their authentically unconventional life. It leverages the unpredictability and chaos of life to create something truly unique and personal.  

Ultimately, the choice of whether to follow the dots or create our path reflects the tension between security and autonomy, conformity and creativity, predictability and uncertainty.

[ton-connect]

From BCH to ETC, we've witnessed incredible growth, but now it's time for TonC to take center stage. 🚀

Get ready for the next big wave in the blockchain space! Watch this space closely – the best is yet to come. 🌐

[begouristore]

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[deanssexplorations]

Catching Up on the Blog (?)

Wow, it's been a while. It's not that I don't enjoy blogging my sex life; I do. It's not that I haven't been having some fabulous adventures; I have.

No.

It's really that I got to the point where I felt I was running out of fresh, interesting things to say.

Especially when it comes to that really amazing threesome, or that sex party I was particularly excited about. I've been finding it harder to write about straight-up sex in a new, interesting way that feels fresher or different than the umpteen times I've written about similar situations.

If you're a regular reader you may have noticed that my more recent blog entries deal more with the setup, the situation, and my observations and less with the sex act specifics. For anyone who does want to read more about that I might suggest some of my earlier entries, like maybe First MFF Threesome, Sister Threesome (yes, a threesome with two sisters), So Many Firsts, Five-Some at a Sex Club, or maybe Six-Some at a Sex Club.

But things have been happening over the past 12 months, many of them blog-worthy, and I'm going to make an effort over the next several weeks to play a little catch up. Partly to get it down, partly to commit so I actually do it, here are a few of the entries I'm hoping to craft:

True MMF Threesome

Man-on-Man

Mutual Masturbation

Throwing Parties at Kink.com

Her First MMF Threesome

Dom/Sub Contract

Oh, I almost forgot:

Birthday MFFFFFFF

Wish me luck, and check this space for some fresh material soon!

[beajarenojewellery-blog]

This time at the Atelier with Bea we have a ring sand casted into recycled sterling silver, love the textures and details you can get with this ancient jewellery making technique. More coming soon… something very special is brewing at the studio and I can’t wait to share with you! #beajareno #beajarenojewellery #beajarenojewelleryonlineshop #attheatelierwithbea #jewellery #sandcasting #sandcastingrings #rings #independentjeweller #independentartist #maker #crafts #design #lovelifeloveyourjewellery #london #londonjewellerybrand #comingsoon #watchthisspace #somethingbrewing #soexciting❤️ (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq5Q5RQI6t0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[annerlebarnardsworld]

Hoofstuk 11/Dag 11. "Op pad na Grysberg" verskyn 1 April 2023. Vir meer inligting oor my ander boeke: www.annerlebarnard.co.za Waar kan jy dit koop❓ 👇 https://www.graffitiboeke.co.za/af/365885/Boeke #Naledi #lifefm #watchthisspace #oppadnagrysberg #ordernow https://www.instagram.com/p/CqCp8vttmqF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[minaxuniverse]

It’s been a highly fervent, festive, and fabulous past few weeks! First resurrecting #RavenousGorge to perform with @earthlab_sf @sfpubliclibrary Meeting the incredible @muzadelaluz (oops! Need pic) seeing and purchasing the powerful and functional ceramic work of @kayteapetro and deepening the mutual love between me and @anniesprinkled @twylatwinkletoes. More to come! #watchthisspace #MissedPics (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp575eRpmAD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[meelvignetting-blog]

- Thank you for having us @rustyhook4216 & @hitmusicsa 🔥 We had an incredible time! @punkfontein @sidewalkcircus @rosshardingofficial You guys were superb 😍����🏻 Such amazing talent in SA! 📸 @jenny_cummins_art Oefff... We've got some hot news coming in this week 🔥🔥🔥 watch this space 😍 Thanks #dvhetnieinstagramniesoekkanhomnietagnie @j_kdrumz and @zadelhoff_music for the adventure ✨🥂 #samusic #band #saband #love #photooftheday #bandoftheday #whatanight #entertainment #lostinmusic #adventure #thejourney #thejourneycontinues #theawakening #watchthisspace #meelvignetting (at Rusty Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cps1rA3Lm_j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[themightydragonblog]

Coming to The Mighty Dragon 🐉 Physical: 100 #physical100 I talk to one of the contestants about the smash-hit Netflix show which has taken the world by storm… #watchthisspace #comingsoon (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpX4yAbNNVk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rem-suicide-artz]

Decided to draw one of my favs of all time harley quinn. . . . . . . . . . . #harleyquinn #drawing #lineart #sketch #artsy #art #remartz #illustration #wipart #wip #fyp #90sharleyquinn #90sshow #thebatmananimatedseries #lineartwork #workinprogressart #digitalartwork #digitalwork #watchthisspace #followforart #followforprogress #batman #cartoon #fanart #harleyquinnfanart #artoftheday #commissionsopen (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpD29JevGIs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cjb2014universe]

#brendanbehan #thequarefellow #borstalboy #theauldtriangle #dubliner #acrosticpoetry #IndiePoetryPlease #redbookswexford #redbookspublishing #wexfordbohemian #wexfordwriters #wexfordartscentre #wexfordtown #Wexfordpoet #chrisblack #publishedauthor #sametraindifferenttrack #Downonthefarm #watchthisspace #poetryfromthemanshed #listentopoetry #Spotify #spokenwordpoetry #openmicperformer #poetryfoundation #poetryisart #poetryireland (at Wexford, Ireland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CocgElHMhV2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[manifestopaulo]

Post-Punk, Reggae, and the Evolution of East London's Music Scene

Introduction

The British music scene has a vibrant history of embracing and transforming genres from different cultures, particularly black music. From the Beatles' admiration for American rock 'n' roll in the 1960s to the rise of reggae music, the British have taken these influences and added their own innovative touch. However, it was with the emergence of reggae in Britain that an exciting and transformative journey began. This journey eventually paved the way for genres like rave, jungle, garage, and dubstep.

Moreover, East London played a central role in shaping this musical landscape. This essay aims to uncover the deep connection that East London has with dub and reggae music, as well as the influential East London artists who emerged and played a significant part in transforming British music.

Early days of Reggae in East London.

Reggae has been a part of East London's music scene since the 1960s, and we owe a great debt to the generations before us who not only created this music but also embraced it, making it cool to listen to. As a personal example, my father was part of the first-wave of skinheads and frequented reggae or 'Blues beat' clubs like the Four Ace's in Dalston during his formative years. The Four Ace's, established in 1966, the Wikipedia entry for the Four Ace’s states that ‘in the 1960s and 1970s, the club was one of the first venues to play black music in the United Kingdom and was credited with playing a significant "role in the evolution of reggae into dance music, from ska, to rocksteady, to dub, to lovers, to dancehall and the evolution of jungle.’

The experiences my father had during that time left a lasting impact on his musical taste, which included artists like John Holt and Bob Marley, as well as Tamela Motown Records and sophisticated 70s soul. These musical preferences were shared by many East Londoners during that era.

A Confluence of Influences: Post-Punk and Reggae

When punk arrived, my father's generation might have been considered too old for that scene. However, it was during the emergence of the second wave of British reggae enthusiasts that something truly groundbreaking occurred. This generation not only embraced punk music but also incorporated elements of reggae and punk into their own music. These individuals were visionaries who played integral roles in the music industry and the post-punk scene. Artists such as Jerry Dammers and Terry Hall with The Specials, John Lydon and Jah Wobble with Public Image Limited, Pauline Black and The Selector, Neenah Cherry with Rip Rig & Painic, Adrian Sherwood, The Pop Group, The Clash, The Slits, and even Madness, played a vital role in the cultural fusion of post-punk and reggae.

The connection between post-punk and reggae in the British music scene is a testament to the remarkable diversity that emerged during this period. They took reggae as a starting point and created their own unique punk versions or experimented with unconventional, abstract variations of the genre. The intertwining of post-punk and reggae is an undeniable connection that can be viewed as a breeding ground for the unique British diversity that would resurface and continue in genres like jungle and dubstep These genres can be seen as natural progressions of the groundwork laid by the reggae-inspired post-punk musicians.

It is important to acknowledge the pioneers of reggae and those who stayed true to its traditional roots. Reggae itself deserves immense praise, but this piece focuses on the diverse sounds it has inspired. Reggae did not necessarily require diversification, but it played a pivotal role in encouraging white British individuals to embrace diversity and undergo transformative experiences. Reggae was everywhere while I was growing up in Hackney - resonating from tower blocks, playing at parties of friends with West Indian Caribbean backgrounds, and streaming from radios & stereos of guys I worked with. During my early teens, there was a Dancehall reggae boom, with half of my friends into ‘Dancehall Ragga’ and the other half into either rave or Heavy Metal music. It was just the way things were back then.

The East London Connection: Jah Wobble.

The biggest noteworthy figure from East London who played a pivotal role in this transformation is Jah Wobble. Born John Joseph Wardle of Stepney Green, the bass guitarist and singer known as the original bass player in Public Image Ltd (PiL) in the late 1970s. Jah Wobble perfectly embodies the open-minded and diverse music approach ingrained in certain types of East London residents. He went on to pioneer a plethora of diversity in his music.

The Influence of Post-Punkers on Rave

Among the post-punk artists, it was the industrial music musicians who wholeheartedly embraced change. Hackney resident Genesis P.Orridge of Throbbing Gristle made influential contributions to acid house with his project 'Jack the Tab,' just as Richard H Kirk of Cabaret Voltaire did in the Sheffield scene and early Warp Records. They were not interested in remaining loyal to a single genre but instead chose to move with the current and embrace whatever manifested at the time. Artists like Jah Wobble, along with many likeminded individuals, were already exploring the realms of reggae, hip hop, and electronic music. The combination of these factors sparked an optimistic and forward-thinking attitude towards music, and the post-punk era cultivated a remarkably imaginative and inventive environment during the vibrant decades of the 80s and 90s, which proved to be an optimal period for artistic exploration and groundbreaking innovation.

Mutation, diversity and open-mindedness towards music all idea’s that would find home and be carried forward in Rave. Other influences added to the cultural blend, including the energetic beats of hip hop, house, and techno. As a result, the British Reggae-Rave version of this music emerged. Some of it had an electrifying party energy that gleefully crank-up the insanity level, with an emphasis on multiculturalism much similar to the British Ska movement of the late 70s. Then some of it would be dissonant and otherworldly like a mix of techno and more abstracted post-punk like Public Image Ltd. This thrilling evolution proved to be revolutionary, setting the stage for Jungle, Drum & Bass & Dubstep. This emerging genre of dance music would serve as a platform for even more numerous young individuals, many of who had little music training or equipment, to engage with music. Enabling them to flourish, thrive and capture the spotlight, which, in my opinion, truly epitomises the essence of punk. This indomitable spirit, reminiscent of both British Punks and Jamaican rebels, continued to exert its influence within the rave generation, as a real rebel connection.

Furthermore, when artists from East London who had primarily focused on reggae music began experimenting with abstracted reggae elements and rave-inspired tempos, as exemplified by the likes of 'Shut Up & Dance' and their 'Hackney Hardcore' projects, the rapid development of Jungle music was greatly accelerated.

Since then, East London has consistently been at the forefront of underground dance movements, particularly during the ascent of rave music in the UK. This is not by chance, as at that time, East London's vibrant music scene provided the perfect nurturing ground for experimentation and creativity to flourish. This collective effort resulted in a vibrant underground dance movement that East London has continued to lead ever since.

Conclusion

The journey from post-punk to rave exemplifies music's ability to transcend boundaries and spark creativity. The experimentation and melting pot of ideas in the post-punk era have had a lasting influence on future generations. The contributions of reggae-inspired post-punk musicians will remain a source of pride and inspiration, serving as a constant reminder of the limitless possibilities in both music and life.

In conclusion, the most significant impact of rave was its ability to bring people together and overcome differences. Rave culture was about breaking down divisions and embracing unity. The transition from reggae to rave, jungle, garage, and dubstep is a testament to the coming together of people from different cultures within these shores creating genres that celebrate the cultural mix in music. The enduring legacy of East London's music history reminds us of the importance of unity and transcending differences. The influence of these artists and the love for dub and reggae music in East London continues to shape not only the UK music scene, but also that of the world.

[ghoulshadowstalesofthetwist-blog]

And the finished product! Overall I am pretty happy with how it turned out from the matte black colour to the actual piecing together of the kit. If you want to build one of your own headover to @kookaburramusictree . Once again, a big shout out to fellow band mate @dishevelledoccultist. This is also a good opportunity to mention our band "Malware" that will be performing at this year's Ghpul-Stock. Stay tuned for more information on that! #diyguitar #guitar #guitarproject #explorer #explorerguitar #newband #malware #creative #ghoul #ghoulshadows #ghoulstock #talesofthetwisted #creative #music #moretocome #watchthisspace #halloween #brisbane #australia #vampirecourtofbrisbane #houseofshadows #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #progress #progressshot #matte #matteblack https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn_ckEOyC-c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[craftyjuju]

It's time to start sketching out my ideas for my first ever kickstarter 💜

I know what I want to do and make, and I hope you all will like it too... watch this space for more soon 💜 🐱

I'm so excited for this, I have been planning to do this since January 😆 but life and other shop updates came first....now it's time 💜

Photo description: my orange sketch book with its Alice in Wonderland book cover that I made. On top of those is my pink Kenji cat pencil case.

[learn-special-english]

الاوقات والتحيات في الانجليزي #Timekeeping #Clocks #WatchThisSpace #Countdown #TimeTicking #greetings #morning #afternoon #atnoon #noon #atnight #inthemorning #intheevening #goodevening #goodnight #atnoon #midnight

[diogenesprintco]

Does anyone ever think about "So Mr Segundus did the magic." and start crying? Me neither.

Still sorting through the archives and uploading old work - I can't believe I didn't post this Restoration and Rectification print before (or indeed my Belasis's Scopus print... #watchthisspace). I'd love to do more Strange & Norrell/Ladies of Grace Adieu fanart and have been meaning to attempt a Piranesi illustration for years, and I would like to invite any interested parties to hold me accountable by leaving nagging and/or encouraging messages in my askbox.