#alternatives:

[requiesticat]

Fandom: Mouthwashing Rating: Teen Characters: Anya, Jimmy, Curly, Daisuke, Swansea Tags: One Shot, Alternate Universe, Post-Canon, Canon-Typical Violence, Past Sexual Assault, Implied/Referenced Abuse, Unplanned Pregnancy, Hurt No Comfort, Cannibalism, Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide

Summary: Anya's second-worst nightmare comes true. Stuck in the medical room during a power outage, she is forced to make a fast decision she will always regret.

Based on another story, Tongue Scraping by VictimX. This takes place directly afterwards.

A bit about this: though there is a scene involving passive cannibalism, technically, it’s less disturbing out of context. Still verges on “dead dove do not eat” territory, and as with my other MW fics there are dark themes so keep the tags in mind before reading.

Jimmy isn’t trying to get out of consequences again here. More that he’s resigned himself to live like this, has had a month to think things over, but when he and Anya see the opportunity to end his suffering on her terms in a less traumatizing way, they both take it, with him silently encouraging her to do something he’s desensitized to. He’s also well-aware that the crew are probably going to eat his flesh in order to survive and wants to make that sacrifice if it means they’re able to make it back home. So Anya gets a strange sort of closure in the end, but doesn’t leave medical without being haunted by the act. The whole situation is more or less “something awful we don’t want to do by any means but essentially have to in order to get out alive,” which is the impression I got from themes the entire Dental Hygiene series presents.

I was thinking of the song Euthanasia by Will Wood while drafting this fic. Swansea’s “good riddance” line towards the end is a direct reference to Graham Chapman’s eulogy. He strikes me as someone who would enjoy dark humor, so it seemed like a fitting quote to interpolate here.

[skinbeautystore]

What is Bakuchiol? A Natural Alternative to Retinol

Have ⁢you⁢ ever heard of Bakuchiol? It's quickly becoming one⁢ of ‍the​ hottest natural skin care ingredients, but what ⁤exactly is it? In⁢ this article, we’ll be exploring what Bakuchiol ‍is​ and how ⁣it can be ⁢used as a natural​ alternative to Retinol. Get ready ‍to learn more about one‍ of​ the best ingredients out there ⁢for⁣ all of⁣ your skincare needs!

Table of Contents

- 1. An Introduction to Bakuchiol: Nature's Retinol Alternative - 2. What are the Benefits‌ of Bakuchiol? - 3. ‍Navigating the ⁢Different Forms of‌ Bakuchiol - 4. Taking⁢ the Natural Route: Should you Use Bakuchiol? - Q&A

1. ⁢An Introduction to Bakuchiol: ⁤Nature's Retinol Alternative

A Natural ⁢Way⁢ to Retain Youthfulness Bakuchiol is a ⁣naturally derived compound that offers skin health benefits, ⁤ particularly when it comes ⁢to⁤ keeping your ​skin‍ looking youthful. It is a naturally occurring, plant-based retinol ‌alternative, extracted​ from the seeds and leaves of the Psoralea coryliflora plant, grown in  East and South Asia. This organic compound‍ is gaining increasing‌ traction with those who are seeking⁣ skin health benefits without the use of chemicals or increased potential for skin irritation. From ⁢reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines to restoring elasticity and hydration, Bakuchiol is an effective ingredient for achieving⁣ and maintaining ⁢desired skin texture. Furthermore,‍ through its ​antioxidative properties, this natural remedy helps protect your ⁤skin from free radical ⁣damage that can cause dryness and dullness. Additionally, Bakuchiol ⁢has anti-inflammatory ​effects, which are beneficial for irritated skin. This natural ingredient ‍can​ benefit all skin types, from normal to oily or dry and even sensitive skin. Using Bakuchiol in your skincare ⁤regimen ‌is not‌ only effective but also safe and gentle on⁤ the skin. Here are some notable benefits of incorporating Bakuchiol into‍ your routine: - A‌ gentle alternative to Retinol - Helps to improve skin firmness, elasticity ⁤, and hydration - Reduce⁢ the signs of wrinkles and fine lines - Improves the skin barrier ⁣function - Helps to ‍reduce acne and ⁢the appearance of ⁢blemishes - Reduces inflammation and irritation  

2. What are the Benefits of Bakuchiol?

Bakuchiol has‌ become increasingly ​popular within skincare for its wide range of benefits.​ Unlike other ingredients, bakuchiol works naturally to fight ​signs of aging. Here ​are the key benefits of⁢ using bakuchiol in skincare: - Powerful antioxidant - Bakuchiol is a⁣ powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free-radical damage​ like sun exposure, environmental pollution, and stress. - Anti-inflammatory - Bakuchiol ⁢works ‍to​ reduce redness and inflammation on the ⁢skin due to skin conditions like eczema‌ and acne. - Decrease wrinkles - Bakuchiol has ‌been scientifically proven to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and fine‍ lines caused by aging. Not only does⁣ bakuchiol have⁤ great⁢ anti-aging properties, it's‍ also gentle on ⁤the skin. Unlike many ‌more active ingredients, bakuchiol is perfect for people with delicate, sensitive, and​ reactive ‍skin. It's a safe and effective alternative to retinol without any of the harshness and dryness. As a ‍lightweight oil, it absorbs ‍quickly ‍into the skin and has a soothing, calming effect.

3. Navigating the Different Forms of Bakuchiol

Finding the right bakuchiol can‌ be an‍ overwhelming experience. ⁢While ‌there⁢ are many varieties to choose from, they ​all ​share the same natural properties. The first step is‌ deciding on the form you want. Do you prefer​ liquid, capsules, or topical cream? Here ⁣are some of the different forms and ⁣their benefits. - Liquid: Generally found in tinctures and ​sprays, liquid bakuchiol is the most popular ⁤form.⁢ It ‍is easy⁣ to use and has a ⁢longer shelf-life than⁢ capsules.⁢ Plus, it has the power to quickly and effectively nourish ⁢skin. - Capsules: Capsules are a great option for those who ​are looking for ‍an⁤ ultra-convenient method. They are pre-measured ‍and⁢ easy to swallow, offering a convenient‍ way to supplement your diet. - Topical Cream: Topical creams form ⁣an effective barrier over the skin and slow down water loss‌ from the skin's surface. Bakuchiol creams improve the ‍appearance of wrinkles, making them a particularly good choice for ​mature skin. When deciding which bakuchiol ‌form to use, ‌take the time to weigh the pros and cons of each based on what type of results you want to achieve. Once you find the right form and start incorporating it into your daily routine, you'll begin to see the incredible difference⁣ it can⁤ make⁢ to your skin's overall health and appearance.‌

4. Taking​ the Natural Route: Should you Use Bakuchiol?

As you ⁢set out in search of a skincare routine‌ that’s all-natural, toxin-free, and results-driven, look no further than bakuchiol. An all-star ingredient, ‍it’s ⁢trending at the top of the list of most trusted natural skin solutions. So why ‍should you include it in your skincare routine? Here are just ⁢a few of its amazing benefits: - Minimal Side ⁢Effects - Unlike many other forms of treatments, bakuchiol has no known side ‌effects ⁣and is safe to use on confident & sensitive skin. - Helpful for ‌Aging Skin - It​ has antioxidant-rich properties that help ⁣to protect the skin⁣ from environmental aggressors such​ as UV rays, ⁤pollution, and free ⁣radicals. - Reduction of⁤ Wrinkles - Bakuchiol helps to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and the appearance of dark spots.⁢ It promotes a ​soft,⁢ supple, and youthful ⁤look. The​ natural, botanical-derived ingredients used in bakuchiol make it a go-to for organic skin care⁢ devotees. With its no-fuss application and power-packed benefits, it’s the perfect addition to your skin care regimen.

Q&A

Q1. What is Bakuchiol? A1. Bakuchiol ⁤is a natural, plant-based ingredient that ⁤has been proven to offer similar skin‌ benefits as Retinol, without the irritation or sensitivity ​associated with Retinol. Q2. What does Bakuchiol do for the skin? A2. Bakuchiol is known ‍to help‍ reduce the appearance ⁢of wrinkles and fine lines, improve skin elasticity and tone,​ and provide antioxidant protection ​against ​environmental damage. Q3. Is⁤ Bakuchiol suitable for all skin types? A3. Yes, Bakuchiol is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. It is non-comedogenic and gentle enough to be used by ​those with⁣ rosacea and eczema. Q4. Where can I buy Bakuchiol? A4. Bakuchiol is a popular ingredient in many skin-care products, ‍and⁣ can be found in natural products at drugstores, health⁣ food​ stores, and online retailers. If you're looking for a skincare ingredient that‍ is natural and has been shown to be‍ effective,‌ give bakuchiol a try! With its recent rise in popularity, ⁣it's no surprise why⁣ bakuchiol is quickly becoming the latest buzzword in the beauty world.⁢ Start your journey⁢ to glowing‌ skin today with this ⁢natural retinol alternative. Read the full article

[chicleeblair]

First, Do No Harm [4/28] ||[FFN]

Rating: E

Pairings: Meredith Grey/Derek Shepherd

An assailant from her past renders Meredith Grey temporarily deaf with her jaw wired shut. Derek traces the less visible damage that led to someone trying to silence her, and finds himself at the root. She can’t shake the belief that he’s only at her side out of obligation; once she recovers, he’ll resent her for the time he spent away from the NIH. Neither of them can answer the true question: Is this is a six-week truce, or will their skill at non-verbal conversation will keep their marriage from shattering with the silence?

AO3||FFN

[389]

PORTO ROCHA

[nanaluvbug]

🧀🥪🌶️🥭 The Ravening War portraits  🧀🥪🌶️🥭

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[ID: a series of digitally illustrated portraits showing - top left to bottom right - Bishop Raphaniel Charlock (an old radish man with a big red head and large white eyebrows & a scraggly beard. he wears green and gold robes with symbols of the bulb and he smirks at the viewer) Karna Solara (a skinny young chili pepper woman with wavy green hair, freckled light green skin with red blooms on her cheeks. she wears a chili pepper hood lined with small pepper seeds and stares cagily ahead) Thane Delissandro Katzon (a muscular young beef man with bright pinkish skin with small skin variations to resemble pastrami and dark burgundy hair. he wears a bread headress with a swirl of rye covering his ears and he looks ahead, optimistic and determined) Queen Amangeaux Epicée du Peche (a bright mango woman with orange skin, big red hair adorned with a green laurel, and sparkling green/gold makeup. she wears large gold hoop earrings and a high leafy collar) and Colin Provolone (a scraggly cheese man with waxy yellow skin and dark slicked back hair and patchy dark facial hair. he wears a muted, ratty blue bandana around his neck and raises a scarred brow at the viewer with a smirk) End ID.)

[70sscifiart]

One of my favorites by Paul Lehr, used as a 1971 cover to "Earth Abides," by George R. Stewart. It's also in my upcoming art book!

[taizooo]

もともとは10年ほど前にTumblrにすごくハマっていて。いろんな人をフォローしたらかっこいい写真や色が洪水のように出てきて、もう自分で絵を描かなくて良いじゃん、ってなったんです。それで何年も画像を集めていって、そこで集まった色のイメージやモチーフ、レンズの距離感など画面構成を抽象化して、いまの感覚にアウトプットしています。画像の持つ情報量というものが作品の影響になっていますね。

映画『きみの色』山田尚子監督×はくいきしろい対談。嫉妬し合うふたりが語る、色と光の表現｜Tokyo Art Beat

[layla-keating]

#thistension

XO, KITTY — 1.09 “SNAFU”

[nevver]

No one wants to be here and no one wants to leave, Dave Smith (because)

[mellowlike]

齋藤飛鳥

[389]

PORTO ROCHA

[theroyalweekly]

HRH The Princess of Wales in Southport today, on her first engagement since completing chemotherapy. It’s so good to see her!❤️ --

[goodvibesandmemes]

GENERAL MEMES: Vampire/Immortal Themed 🩸🦇🌹

↳ Please feel free to tweak them.

Themes: violence, death, blood, murder, depression/negative thoughts

SYMBOLS: ↳ Use “↪”to reverse the characters where applicable!

🦇 - To catch my muse transforming into a bat 🌞 - To warn my muse about/see my muse in the sunlight. 🩸 - To witness my muse drinking blood from a bag. 🐇 - To witness To catch my muse drinking blood from an animal. 🧔🏽 - To witness To catch my muse drinking blood from a human. 🦌 - For our muses hunt together for the first time. 🏃🏿‍♀️ - To see my muse using super speed. 🏋🏼‍♂️ - To see my muse using their super strength. 🧛🏻‍♂️ - To confront my muse about being a vampire. 🌕 - For my muse to lament missing the sun. ⏰ - For my muse to tell yours about a story from their long, immortal life. 🤛🏽 - To offer my muse your wrist to drink from. 👩🏿 - For my muse to reminisce about a long lost love. 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏽 - For your muse to look exactly like my muse's lost love. 👄 - For my muse to bite yours. 👀 - For my muse to glamour/compel yours. 🧄 - To try and sneakily feed my muse garlic to test if they're a vampire. 🔗 - To try and apprehend my muse with silver chains. 🔪 - To try and attack my muse with a wooden stake. 👤 - To notice that my muse doesn't have a reflection. 🌹 - For my muse to turn yours into a vampire. 🌚 - For my muse and yours to spend time together during the night. 🧛🏼‍♀️ - For my muse to tell yours about their maker/sire.

SENTENCES:

"I've been alive for a long time [ name ], I can handle myself." "I'm over a thousand years old, you can't stop me!" "Lots of windows in this place, not exactly the greatest place for a vampire." "Do you really drink human blood? Don't you feel guilty?" "Vampires are predators, [ name ] hunting is just part of our nature, you can't change that." "You just killed that person! You're a monster!" "Tomorrow at dawn, you'll meet the sun [ name ]." "Can you make me like you?" "Do you really want to live forever?" "You say you want to live forever, [ name ], but forever is a long time, longer than you can imagine." "What was it like to live through [ historic event / time period ]?" "Did people really dress like that when you were young?" "What were you like when you were human?" "We’re vampires, [ name ], we have no soul to save, and I don’t care." "How many people have you killed? You can tell me, I can handle it." "Did you meet [ historic figure ]?" "Everyone dies in the end, what does it matter if I... speed it along." "Every time we feed that person is someone's mother, brother, sister, husband. You better start getting used to that if you want to survive this life." "[ she is / he is / they are ] the strongest vampire anyone has heard of, no one knows how to stop them, and if you try you're going to get yourselves killed." "Vampire hunters are everywhere in this city, you need to watch your back." "Humans will never understand the bond a vampire has with [ his / her / their ] maker, it's a bond like no other." "Here, have this ring, it will protect you from the sunlight." "I get you're an immortal creature of the night and all that, but do you have to be such a downer about it?" "In my [ centuries / decades / millennia ] of living, do you really think no one has tried to kill me before?" "Vampires aren't weakened by garlic, that's a myth." "I used to be a lot worse than I was now, [ name ], I've had time to mellow, to become used to what I am. I'm ashamed of the monster I was." "The worst part of living forever is watching everyone you love die, while you stay frozen, still, constant." "I've lived so long I don't feel anything any more." "Are there more people like you? How many?" "Life has never been fair, [ name ], why would start being fair now you're immortal?" "You want to be young forever? Knock yourself out, I just hope you understand what you're giving up." "You never told me who turned you into a vampire. Who were they? Why did they do it?" "I could spend an eternity with you and never get bored." "Do you really sleep in coffins?" "There are worse things for a vampire than death, of that I can assure you [ name ]." "You need to feed, it's been days. You can drink from me, I can tell you're hungry." "The process of becoming a vampire is risky, [ name ], you could die, and I don't know if I could forgive myself for killing you." "I'm a vampire, I can hold a grudge for a long time, so believe me when I say I will never forgive this. Never." "You were human once! How can you have no empathy?" "You don't have to kill to be a vampire, but what would be the fun in that." "You can spend your first years of immortality doing whatever you want to whoever you want, but when you come back to your senses, it'll hit you harder than anything you've felt before." "One day, [ name ], everything you've done is going to catch up to you, and you're never going to forgive yourself." "Stop kidding yourself, [ name ], you're a vampire, a killer, a predator. You might as well embrace it now because you can't keep this up forever." "You can't [ compel / glamour ] me, I have something to protect me." "When you've lived as long as me, there's not much more in life you can do." "You want me to turn you? You don't know what you're asking me to do." "You really have to stop hissing like that, it's getting on my nerves." "I'm going to drive this stake through your heart, [ name ], and I'm going to enjoy it."

[shitakeo33]

よく「発明は1人でできる。製品化には10人かかる。量産化には100人かかる」とも言われますが、実際に、私はネオジム磁石を1人で発明しました。製品化、量産化については住友特殊金属の仲間たちと一緒に、短期間のうちに成功させました。82年に発明し、83年から生産が始まったのですから、非常に早いです。そしてネオジム磁石は、ハードディスクのＶＣＭ(ボイスコイルモーター)の部品などの電子機器を主な用途として大歓迎を受け、生産量も年々倍増して、2000年には世界で1万トンを超えました。

世界最強「ネオジム磁石はこうして見つけた」（佐川眞人 氏 ／ インターメタリックス株式会社 代表取締役社長） | Science Portal - 科学技術の最新情報サイト「サイエンスポータル」

[whencyclopedia]

The Delian League, Part 2: From Eurymedon to the Thirty Years Peace (465/4-445/4 BCE)

This text is part of an article series on the Delian League.

The second phase of the Delian League's operations begins with the Hellenic victory over Mede forces at Eurymedon and ends with the Thirty Years Peace between Athens and Sparta (roughly 465/4 – 445/4 BCE).The Greek triumph at Eurymedon resulted in a cessation of hostilities against the Persians, which lasted almost six years. Whether or not this peace or truce followed from some formal treaty negotiated by Cimon, son of Miltiades, remains unknown.

Nevertheless, the Greek success at Eurymedon proved so decisive, the damage inflicted on Persia so great, and the wealth confiscated so considerable that an increasing number of League members soon began to wonder if the alliance still remained necessary. The Persians, however, had not altogether withdrawn from the Aegean. They still had, for example, a sizeable presence in both Cyprus and Doriscus. They also set about to build a great number of new triremes.

REDUCTION OF THASOS & THE BATTLE OF DRABESCUS

A quarrel soon erupted between the Athenians and Thasians over several trading ports and a wealth-producing mine (465 BCE). Competing economic interests compelled the rich and powerful Thasos to revolt from the Delian League. The Thasians resisted for almost three years. When the polis finally capitulated, the Athenians forced Thasos to surrender its naval fleet and the mine, dismantle defensive walls, pay retributions, and converted the future League contributions to monetary payments: 30 talents annum. Some League members became disaffected with the Athenian reduction of Thasos. Several poleis observed the Athenians had now developed a penchant for using "compulsion." They started to see Athens acting with both "arrogance and violence." On expeditions, furthermore, the other members felt they "no longer served as equals" (Thuc. 1.99.2).

The Athenians, meanwhile, attempted to establish a colony on the Strymon river to secure timber from Macedon, which shared its borders with the west bank. The location also proved a critical strategic point from which to protect the Hellespont. The Thracians, however, repelled the League forces at Drabescus. The Athenians soon realized the threats from both Thrace and Macedon made permanent settlements in the region difficult as they were essentially continental powers, and the League fleet could not reach them easily. Designs for the region, however, would not change, and the Athenians would return there again.

The Delian League had by this time demonstrated an inherent conflict from its beginnings: on the one hand, it engaged in heroic struggles against the Mede and extended its influence, reaping enormous benefits (especially for its poorer members). On the other hand, it also suppressed its members and soon demanded obedience from them.

The League engaged from the outset in a form of soft imperialism, collecting and commanding voluntary naval contributions and tribute while Athens used those resources and led all expeditions, enforcing continued membership but also showing little or no interest to interfere with the internal mechanisms of any member polis (unless it openly rebelled).

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