#cycle8

[antmrankingskd]

CYCLE 8

Model Ranking

Top 10 Favorite Photos

Call-out Orders

Week 1: Political Controversies

Week 2: High School Clichés

Week 3: Candy-Coated Nude

Week 4: Crime Scene Victims

Week 5: Gender Swap

Week 6: Four Personalities Beauty Shots

Week 7: ANTM Moments with Past Contestants

Week 8: CoverGirl Queen Mascara Commercial w/ Australian Accents

Week 9: Swimsuits for Men’s and Women’s Magazines

Week 10: Indigenous Australian Dances

Week 11: CoverGirl Print Ad & Commercial

Final Runway

[topmodelranking]

I can’t take Liz seriously. She reminds me too much of Jael. She seems like the kind of person who would end up with a substance abuse problem. She also kind of looks like a crackhead on her Instagram with all the weight she’s lost.

Yeah, Liz was definitely a massive personality. Even Jael kind of seemed sane in comparison, when you consider Liz was literally insane from the get-go, with her break-down with Khrys the first episode.

I can see someone likening her to a crackhead, but I think that is weirdly enough just her style. She really seems to have found her niche, and seems to be doing better than a lot of girls this cycle.

[nimrablogs]

Is it true that drinking alcohol causes insomnia?

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, meaning it slows down brain function. While alcohol has sedative properties that can cause feelings of relaxation and sleepiness, it has also been linked to poor sleep quality and length, particularly when consumed in excess. Insomnia is a common symptom in people who have substance use disorders. Alcohol use has been shown in studies to exacerbate the symptoms of sleep apnea.

It's crucial to consider how alcohol affects sleep by going through the phases of the human sleep cycle.

There are four steps to a regular sleep cycle: three non-rapid eye movement (NREM) stages and one rapid eye movement (REM) stage.

• Stage 1 (NREM): This is the first stage, which is simply the transition from wakefulness to sleep, during which the body begins to shut down. The heart rate, breathing, and eye movements of the sleeper begin to slow down, and their muscles begin to relax. The function of the brain starts to decline as well. This stage is often referred to as light sleep.

• Stage 2 (NREM): As the sleeper progresses deeper into sleep, their heartbeat and breathing rates slow down. Their body temperature will drop, and their eyes will remain closed. The second stage of the sleep cycle is normally the longest of the four.

• Stages 3 (NREM): During this stage of the sleep cycle, heartbeat, breathing rates, and brain activity all hit their lowest levels. The muscles are completely relaxed and the eye movements have stopped. Slow-wave sleep is the name for this stage.

• REM sleep: REM sleep begins about 90 minutes after a person falls asleep. The sleeper's breathing rate and pulse will quicken, and his or her eye movements will resume. Dreaming is most common during REM sleep. This stage is thought to be involved in memory consolidation5 as well.

Alcohol and Insomnia

Insomnia is characterized as “a persistent difficulty7 with sleep initiation, length, consolidation, or quality,” and it is the most common sleep disorder. • People who drink before bed frequently develop insomnia symptoms and feel overly tired the next day, as alcohol can decrease REM sleep and cause sleep disturbances. This can lead to a vicious cycle8, in which they self-medicate with alcohol to fall asleep, consume caffeine and other stimulants during the day to stay awake, and then use alcohol as a sedative to counteract the stimulant impact.

Conclusion:

Drinking alcohol before bed may contribute to REM sleep suppression over the first two cycles. Since alcohol is a sedative, drinkers' sleep onset is sometimes faster, and some collapse into a deep sleep rather soon. This can trigger an imbalance between slow-wave and REM sleep as the night goes on, resulting in less of the latter and more of the former. Overall sleep quality suffers, as a result, resulting in shorter sleep time and more sleep disturbances.

[words2life]

We are proud to #announce that Taki Drakes's story, Flower Power Weave, was voted the winner in the 8th Inanna's Game Cycle, sponsored by Wenebojo. Taking a single snippet, character, and scene from the required ingredients, Taki created an amusing and delightful tale. We are looking forward to the next challenge that starts Monday at 2 PM Central (-6:00 GMT)! I am #thrilled with the #stories that are coming out, even if some of you are reluctant to post them. If you are shy, please feel free to PM me on #Facebook! For more info, visit at - https://wenebojo.com/index.php?route=journal2/blog/post&journal_blog_post_id=34 #ACP #Wenebojo #InannasGame #cycle8

[iamstevain]

when you hear some basic bitch crying on the phone about not being invited to her old school friends wedding which she didn't really care about... #natashagalkina #cycle8 #tyrabanks #fashion #realitytv #goodgodgirlgetagrip #currentmood

[topmodelranking2]

Which models are you disappointed on how they are now?

Unsurprisingly I think the first one that jumps to mind is Natasha from Cycle 8, what a disappointment seeing what she is posting on social media nowadays. Similarly, seeing Sara from Cycle 2 post what she did after the Supreme Court decision, or Keith posting homophobic/transphobic posts...breaks my heart. Another one is Brittney from AusNTM Cycle 6, was disappointed to see her become an anti-vaxxer, one of my random faves.

I am sure there are more out there who would disappoint me if I looked into it, but I'd rather focus on those who are thriving out there like Dani, or those who are still friends from their seasons like April and Mercedes. There are so many great people on this show, and the few bad ones just don't deserve our time anymore.

[antm-archives]

America’s Next Top Model: Cycle 8 Season 8

Photo Shoots

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Episode 13 Commercial: My Life as a CoverGirl Natasha

Director: Jim De Yonker

Overseas Commercial: Sydney, Australia

The call-out order, other videos and pictures are here.

[topmodelranking]

#1 – Jaslene’s Candy Shot

This photo just scares me. The body just looks way too thin. I mean I know Jaslene was always one of the more slender models, but this just shows that she is a step too far. This is scarily thin. Even once you get past that horrific detail there are other issues. Where is her other leg? And her face feels way too forced, but still doesn’t feel committed enough. I just want more from this photo, I want more from Jaslene.

[antm-archives]

America’s Next Top Model: Cycle 8 Season 8

Photo Shoots

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Episode 13 Commercial: My Life as a CoverGirl

Director: Jim De Yonker

Overseas Commercial: Sydney, Australia

The girls were also judged on a photo shoot. See the pictures here. Call-out Order and videos:

Best Commercial: Jaslene

Bottom two: Natasha Eliminated: Renee

[topmodelranking]

#2 – Jaslene’s High School Shot

I went backwards and forwards between the top two photos, trying to decide between whether being completely iconic or beautiful is better, and unfortunately the iconic photo lost out. This shot is probably the most memorable photo in the competition for me, and definitely Jaslene’s best shot. She looks absolutely gorgeous here, and is selling the hell out of those clothes. Jaslene merged so well into her role, and honestly this photo proved that she was one of the stronger models from the outset.

[riquet]

still cant get over the fact that shanali didn't win ATNM