#crowd surge

[creativemedianews]

Festival-goers hurt in ‘terrifying’ crowd surge at Boardmasters, Newquay

Festival-goers hurt in ‘terrifying’ crowd surge at Boardmasters, Newquay #Boardmastersfestival #concertsafety

[memenewsdotcom]

No charges for Travis Scott over Astroworld surge

[biglisbonnews]

GloRilla 'Devastated' by Deadly Crowd Surge GloRilla has spoken out after a deadly concert stampede took two people's lives on Sunday.In her first public statement, GloRilla said she is "devastated & heartbroken over the tragic deaths that happened after Sunday’s show" and that "my fans mean the world to me." She added that she's "praying for their families and for a speedy recovery of everyone affected." \u201cI am devastated & heartbroken over the tragic deaths that happened after Sunday\u2019s show. My fans mean the world to me \ud83d\ude22praying for their families & for a speedy recovery of everyone affected \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\u201d — GloRilla \ud83e\udd8d (@GloRilla \ud83e\udd8d) 1678164295 In its initial report after the incident in Rochester, New York, AP said that "something" caused concertgoers to dangerously rush the exits of the Main Street Armory. Police later said they did not initially find any evidence that a gun had been fired or someone had brandished a weapon, per speculation following the incident. When authorities gained entry into the venue after the initial panic, they found three people who were badly injured in the auditorium. Rhondesia Belton later died at the hospital, which prompted Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown to tweet: “Her family, friends, and colleagues are devastated and left to mourn this tragic loss. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers."Later Monday, authorities announced that a second woman whose name was not released had also died of her injuries, while the third person remained in critical condition.AP also reports that in addition to the three critically injured people police initially found at the venue, seven additional people "were treated at area hospitals for injuries that were not life threatening." Police told the outlet that “crowd size, shots fired, pepper spray and other contributing factors" are all under investigation as possible contributing factors to the crowd surge.GloRilla's profile has been on the rise over the last year, with her hit song "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" nominated for Best Rap Performance. Her recent shows also made headlines when TMZ reported in February that concertgoers in Oakland, California had attacked the rapper during a performance at the New Karribean City nightclub. Related | Travis Scott Accused of 'Shifting Blame' Over Astroworld DeathsCrowd surges have been in the spotlight due to Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in 2021 that killed 10 people and left hundreds injured, alongside a similar surge in Seoul, South Korea in October 2022 that killed at least 154 people. Photo via Kyle Gustafson/Getty. https://www.papermag.com/glorilla-stampede-2659516236.html

[wereh0gz]

Most important part of the newest issue

[s1utspeare]

like not to be a bitch about leftists but most of yall won’t even wear a mask in public so sorry but I don’t believe you’re actually capable of any major political action

[silvergyus]

I get really emotional sometimes when I see clips from txt lolla, either year tbh but mostly 2023. like, what do you mean that was the crowd? what do you mean there was a rainbow that came out right before their set? what do you mean that drone caught all of us singing blue spring with thousands of twinkling lightsticks? what do you mean i was there for all of that and witnessed it in real time with my damp hair and my best friend?

[shiftingexpanse]

When receiving adopt orders, do people prefer them being posted in the thread with a ping, or getting them in PMs? I’ve been doing the former partly to have ample examples in my shop, partly because it also bumps the thread, and partly because it keeps my PMs slightly more organized. But sometimes I get so many forum pings I start missing stuff, and I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the people getting adopts from me are in a similar boat… in which case PMs would help make sure they actually get the art they paid for even if they miss my ping. I’d prefer to stay more or less consistent since it makes things way easier on my end, at least during the times when the shop gets busier

[alwayshappyhoursomewhere]

Kim Jaejoong | 너를 위해 (For You), original by Lim Jaebum | JYJ Thanksgiving live in Dome (2010)

[clamorybus]

yeah humans have kinda always been morbid dicks about tragedies. like you look up any old timey murder case and 9 times out of ten there will be a crowd of lookey-lous wandering onto the crime scene and just taking shit

[defensive-tactics]

Concert venues (especially those where everyone is standing) can become dangerous areas very quickly. Crowd surges and people being trampled are happening more often. Be careful.

[soppingwetratboy]

Senses fail was SO FUN

[thefantasticone21]

Carifest

[shangtusianheroes]

The second Match, by now she and Surge had talked a bit more, about Mobius and about her move here. Just enough to get a feel for her, and Lilac felt she was a genuinely decent person. Struggling against her past, trying to do better but faltering. She knew that feeling all to well. She hoped she managed to make a better life for herself here, yet her attention went to the arena as Igor was announcing the second challenger. She moved to her feet and grabbed the railing when she saw Askal come through the Fog. Her worry instantly grew as there was some panic on her face.

Of all the people they had faced, Aska ranked among the strongest.

The Tenrec stood up next to her leaning forward before addressing her, Lilac got a sense that Surge had seen her fair share of battle. Judging by the way she spoke and how she to sensed the tension of this battle shift instantly.

" Is she in trouble? "

" ... Trouble? Maybe, she's beaten him before in a real battle of life and death. But that doesn't make him less of a threat...of the people Carol and i have faced in our life time. Askal probably sits in the 3rd place slot for the toughest fights we ever had..."

The Tenrec leaned forward on the railing and Lilac could see her expression grow more stern. Then she grabbed the railing and shook it so violently Lilac was sure it would come loose! who was this girl? She was way stronger then she looked for a small fry!

" FUCK'EM UP CAROL!?!!? BITE HIS ANKLES! CLAW HIS FUCKIN' EYES OUT1?!?! YOU GOT THIS BITCH! NO MERCY! NO SURRENDER! RAAAAHHH!! "

Lilac couldn't believe this girl, she was insane wasn't she? But it was cute and made her smile a little. She leaned over the railing and shouted along with her! Supporting her Wildcat---she would always be in her corner! She could do this---she could!!

Things turned bad quick, the two started on equal footing but Askal was no joke, quickly pressuring Carol. As the fight wore on both Lilac and Surge had stopped cheering and were just staring at the damage those two were doing. Once Askal had started to use his Geomancy Lilac was seriously worried.

" is that even legal... "

" There are no rules against using inborn abilities... even some outside items are considered allowed. Zao doesn't inforce many rules outside of no death... "

The two just sort of looked at one another and back toward the Arena, watching intently as the battle swung so fast back and forth, carol losing the use of her arms, was a big blow. For a second Lilac thought it was all over. But Surge never gave up pounding on that railing and shouting at Carol the whole time! She had to admire the girls tenacity, she really had confidence in Carol. So did Lilac but she was more worried about Carol ending up in the hospital after this fight!

The crash of the two warriors hitting the wall, smoke and dust filled the arena and there was a hush across the crowd. The count down, Carol was still standing! It was amazing but also stupid! she was going to get herself killed at this rate. This was to much, Zao was going to far---if carol ended up in the hospital she was gonna wring his scrawny neck!

" hah! See you worried to much! she's fine! "

" She has another match... she'll get some recovery time... but she looked pretty bad..."

" .... She'll get a healing potion, but not sure if it'll bring her back to full strength. This next fight might be rough... but i know my Carol can do this..."

[iwasreading]

i went to a music festival last friday and i’m still riding that high. like, this is what it’s like to feel alive, huh

[thistlecrimes]

TAKEAWAYS:

We are in the biggest Covid surge in the US in at least two years

Time to wear a mask in crowded spaces (personally, I'd recommend one in all indoor public spaces and crowded outdoor spaces)

Immunity has waned and the new variant is 'distinctly more challenging to our immune system'

Updated boosters should be available the week of September 1st

The US needs to invest more in nasal vaccine programs, and should have already - this is the thing that could help actually get us out of the woods.

We are continuing to see more folks develop Long Covid even from mild infections

You should just read the article it's not that long but that's the run down

Me Editorializing: Let’s protect and care for ourselves and each other!

[spectersinthesnow]

so many anecdotes from thursday tonight. i’ll get the negative out of the way first. not to sound like one of those gatekeeping hardcore guys but kids these days don’t know how to fucking mosh lmao. they go into the pit but when someone does start to actually mosh they get all angry and upset like if you don’t wanna get shoved get out the fucking pit lmao. like thursday were incredible but when you compare tonight’s crowd with the outbreak crowd last weekend. Such a joke lmao