#dallas anti aging

[healthcareservicesdallas]

Tips and Tricks for Anti Aging in Dallas

Are you ready to turn back the clock and reclaim your youthful glow? Aging is a natural process, but with the right tips and tricks, you can slow it down and maintain radiant skin for years to come. In Dallas, there are plenty of options for anti aging treatments that can help you look and feel your best. From skincare routines to innovative procedures, let’s explore some easy-to-follow tips and tricks to help you achieve ageless beauty.

Understanding Anti Aging

Before we dive into specific treatments and techniques, it’s essential to understand what causes aging and how we can address it. Aging occurs due to a combination of factors, including genetics, lifestyle choices, and environmental influences. As we age, our skin loses elasticity, collagen production slows down, and wrinkles start to appear. However, by taking proactive steps, we can minimize the visible signs of aging and maintain a youthful appearance.

Skincare Essentials

A solid skincare routine is the foundation of any anti aging regimen. Start by cleansing your skin twice daily to remove dirt, oil, and impurities that can clog pores and lead to breakouts. Choose a gentle cleanser suited to your skin type, whether it’s dry, oily, or combination. After cleansing, apply a moisturizer to hydrate and nourish your skin, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Look for products containing ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid, known for their anti aging properties.

Protect Your Skin from the Sun

One of the most effective ways to prevent premature aging is by protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Exposure to sunlight can accelerate the aging process, leading to wrinkles, age spots, and sagging skin. Make sunscreen a daily essential, even on cloudy days, and reapply every two hours when outdoors. Opt for a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to ensure adequate protection against both UVA and UVB rays.

Eat a Balanced Diet

What you eat can have a significant impact on your skin’s health and overall appearance. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats provides essential nutrients that support skin health and combat aging from within. Incorporate foods high in antioxidants, such as berries, leafy greens, and nuts, to help protect your skin from free radical damage and promote a youthful complexion. Additionally, staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water helps maintain skin elasticity and suppleness.

Get Plenty of Sleep

Quality sleep is essential for skin rejuvenation and repair. Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep per night to allow your body ample time to rest and regenerate. During sleep, your body produces collagen, a protein that helps keep your skin firm and youthful. Lack of sleep can lead to dark circles, dull skin, and fine lines, so prioritize getting enough shut-eye for a radiant complexion.

Explore Anti Aging Treatments

In addition to a diligent skincare routine and healthy lifestyle habits, there are various anti aging treatments available in Dallas to address specific concerns and target signs of aging. From facials and chemical peels to injectables like Botox and dermal fillers, there’s something for everyone looking to rejuvenate their skin. These treatments are performed by skilled professionals who can customize a plan tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Top Notch Vitality: Your Supporter in Ageless Beauty

When it comes to anti aging treatments in Dallas, Top Notch Vitality is a name you can trust. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to excellence, Top Notch Vitality offers a range of innovative treatments designed to help you achieve your desired results. From personalized skincare routines to advanced procedures, their experts will guide you every step of the way to a more youthful, radiant complexion.

Conclusion

Achieving ageless beauty is possible with the right combination of skincare practices, healthy habits, and professional treatments. By following these tips and exploring anti aging options available in Dallas, you can maintain a youthful appearance and feel confident in your skin at any age. Remember, consistency is key, so stick to your skincare routine and prioritize self-care to reap the benefits of a glowing complexion. With Top Notch Vitality by your side, your journey to ageless beauty starts here!

So why wait? Schedule a consultation with Top Notch Vitality today and discover the transformative power of advanced anti aging treatments in Dallas. Your skin will thank you for it!

Original Source: https://healthcareservicesdallas.wordpress.com/2024/02/27/tips-and-tricks-for-anti-aging-in-dallas/

[gabisbabbies]

dally bedtime moodboard "(っ- ‸ - ς)ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁

[momo-kanjaki]

THIS.

I risk repeating myself, but this is for all those who say that Zutara can't happen because of the age difference of the actors :

Let's be clear, if Zutara does not arrive, it will certainly be because they want to stick more to the original series. But not for a question of age. Whether you like it or not, whether you find it moral or not (and it is your most total and legitimate right), Netflix has already proven that the age difference between the actors does not stop them (especially that physically, it will not cause a shock like with Kataang).

So please stop saying that the ship won't happen because of the age difference between the actors, it's getting ridiculous and infuriating. If Zutara doesn't happen, it will be for different reasons.

[cosmos-tent]

🎪🌠System Intro🌠🎪

It has recently come to our attention that we haven’t posted an intro on this blog so here you go this may be crude but it’ll do.

Hey sysblr we’re the Greaser System a mixed origins system of 100+.

Collective Name(s): Cosmic, Alien, Star

Collective pronouns: ve/vim, angel/angels or it/its

Frequent Fronters

Jaybird: Host, Hypochondria-holder, will probably be posting the most uses xe/xir pronouns, therian, rq neu. 🦇⭐

Kyle: Co-host, Moralist, Gateway of South Parks Kyle. Uses he/him or alien/alienself, alienkin, rq neu leaning to pro.

Darry: Protector, Caregiver, doesn’t post often uses he/him only. rq-neu

Dallas: Persecutor/antagonist/HPD-holder, interact with care/at your own risk, posts a lot, is dating Jeff, uses he/him, radqueer.

Jeff: Persecutor/aggressor, interact with care, posts frequently, dating Dallas (and annoying about it), uses he/him, maim/maims, and torture/tortures. pro-rq.

DNI: basic dni, pro-contact paras, ANTI-RADQUEER, anti endos, transmeds, TERFs, Gender Criticals, exclusionists, those who believe in “cluster b abuse”, those who believe in “spiritual psychosis”, anti age/pet regression, and due to personal issues blogs about food/food intake, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and/or other fatal illnesses because they trigger our hypochondria.

Credit for the 2nd userbix goes to @/thestarscapesystem

proud partnerer of @byrder

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Kissinger’s unwavering support for brutal regimes still haunts Latin America

In Chile, leftists were tortured, tossed from helicopters and forced to watch relatives be raped. In Argentina, many were “disappeared” by members of the brutal military dictatorship that held detainees in concentration camps.

It all happened with the endorsement of Henry Kissinger, the former U.S. secretary of state who died Wednesday at age 100.

As tributes poured in for the towering figure who was the top U.S. diplomat under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, the mood was decidedly different in South America, where many countries were scarred deeply during the Cold War by human rights abuses inflicted in the name of anti-communism and where many continue to harbor a deep distrust of their powerful neighbor to the north.

“I don’t know of any U.S. citizen who is more deplored, more disliked in Latin America than Henry Kissinger,” said Stephen Rabe, a retired University of Texas at Dallas history professor who wrote a book about Kissinger’s relationship with Latin America. “You know, the reality is, if he had traveled once democracy returned to Argentina, to Brazil, to Uruguay — if he had traveled to any of those countries he would have been immediately arrested.”

Continue reading,

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Trudy Ring at The Advocate:

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, known for his anti-LGBTQ+ views, has sued a doctor in the state for providing gender-affirming care to young people, the first such suit in the nation. Paxton filed the suit Thursday in Collin County District Court against May C. Lau, MD, a professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and a practitioner at that city's Children's Health Center. He alleges that Lau violated Texas’s law against gender-affirming care for transgender minors by providing cross-sex hormones to at least 21 young people for the purpose of gender transition. He also claims she violated the state’s business and commercial code by engaging in “false, misleading, and deceptive acts and practices to mislead pharmacies, insurance providers, and/or patients by falsifying medical records, prescriptions, and billing records to represent that her testosterone prescriptions are for something other than transitioning a child’s biological sex or affirming a child’s belief that their gender identity is inconsistent with their biological sex,” as the suit puts it.

“Growing scientific evidence strongly suggests that ‘gender transition’ interventions prescribed to or performed on children in an attempt to anatomically or hormonally alter their biological sex characteristics have damaging, long-term consequences,” says a press release from Paxton’s office. “Additionally, the prohibited treatments are experimental, and no scientific evidence supports their supposed benefits.” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, known for his anti-LGBTQ+ views, has sued a doctor in the state for providing gender-affirming care to young people, the first such suit in the nation. This is not true. Such treatments are not considered experimental, and they have been shown to have positive and even lifesaving effects on youth people. This care is supported by every major medical group in the U.S.

Anti-trans extremist Texas AG Ken Paxton (R) files a politically-motivated lawsuit against Dr. May C. Lau, MD, a practitioner at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s Children's Health Center for providing gender-affirming care services for trans youths.

The Texas v. Lau suit pushed the lie that gender-affirming care treatments are “experimental” and “dangerous.”

See Also:

LGBTQ Nation: Texas sues doctor for providing gender-affirming care in first of its kind lawsuit

[flyonthewallmedstudent]

A house in virginia.

House in Virginia clinics are hard. Just emotionally. A couple of my patients joke about it in the way you have to alleviate the pain, "let's call it a house in virginia"

All the history particularly of the older patients who lived this crazy experience in the 80s epidemic days before the age of HAART (highly active anti retroviral therapies) can be particularly soul destroying - if it wasn't for their upbeat outlook on life having survived. I had a hard time but an illuminating one watching the Dallas Buyers Club. Because now we treat it like we treat any other chronic disease, it's mostly manageable, liveable. So long as you take that one tablet a day.

Think about my LGBTQIA friends all the time after these clinics. How different everyone's lives are now compared to 30-40 yrs ago. We are the lucky ones. Would my friends have survived had they been born in another country or another decade. They have access to PrEP if they need it. I try not to contemplate this. But these clinics do hit me in the face from time to time.

[92til]

Train Your Brain Effortlessly For Optimal Performance

There are more than a couple dozen legitimate companies producing brain entrainment software, then there are subliminals both video and audio, software to take advantage of brain plasticity and even anti-aging software. Brain games, teasers, brain music, logic puzzles, strategy games, chess and more are found everywhere including smart software that learns from your performance to crossword click here to learn more puzzles found at your grocery store... Discover what's the driving force behind this mind brain explosion and what kind of results can you expect.

As you age past 30 and well beyond, evidence shows the brain will slow down but only if not maintained through challenging new brain exercise and stimulation. You can speed your brain up and improve even your most basic cognitive abilities at any age.

Recent studies have shown that brain training software can be effective in cognitive functions including visual and auditory processing, working memory, attention, and decision-making. As a result , effects can increase IQ , improve focus and concentration, experience clearer and quicker thinking, increased alertness and awareness,  spur creative and profitable ideas, improve relationships, even model success and attract wealth, really. There has been significant breakthroughs and approvals in brain training software for rehabilitation of stroke and traumatic brain Injury patients as well

Bob Moos of the Dallas Morning News recently reported and listed testimonials and proof that seniors are using brain training software to sharpen their minds and maintain more than enough brain function to enjoy activities once thought taboo for the elderly as motorcycle riding. He also states  this new audio PC based brain training software is part of a $225 million-a-year brain fitness industry. Even during the recession , experts show explosive growth.

Consumers can choose from brain enhancement software as brainwave entrainment, subliminal audio and visual training, audio cortex training , brain fitness software, brain entrainment and subliminals for your MP3 player or phone,  even Nintendo has popular hand held brain improvement games . There are brain workout websites and games , puzzles , brain teaser designed to exercise your brain in a fun and stimulating way. Mental exercise improves blood flow to the brain over the long term and the benefits of brain health that comes with this.  Brain music has been proven to optimize and stimulate brainwaves, neurons while you're simply listening to comforting music.

In another recent study reported by a Washington post staff writer, mentally challenging activities for adults also prove them performing  better in ordinary tasks such as checking the ingredients on a medicine bottle or looking up a number in a phone book -- and this effect can last for years...  Optimizing intellectual skills can strengthen your mind analogous to the same way that physical exercise protects and strengthens the body.  A new study from London, even shows that winded physical exercise is more of a boost to mental skills and quickness of thought processing.

[jerzwriter]

List of Your Ten Childhood Ships

Thanks @thefirstcourtesan for tagging me. I'm so showing my age here, lol I'm going to count "childhood" right up through the end of high school for these purposes. God, I'm straining my brain. lol What's sad is, outside of Jodie Dallas on Soap, I cannot even recall a queer character, much less pairing, from my childhood. How sad is that? So this list is def hetero as it comes.

This is in no order - not really...

Princess Leia and Han Solo - Star Wars: OK, this was THE couple of my childhood. I was OBSESSED and still am. There was NO better movie than The Empire Strikes Back. The "I love you." "I know." sequence. Goddamn, I've always had a type; it goes back to childhood. I'm ashamed (not really).

Lando Calrissian & Princess Leia - Star Wars: OK - this is bringing back memories - and this is fucking crazy - I did write fanfic as a kid, and it was a Han/Leia/Lando triangle (as good as a 5th grader can write...). God, I'd kill to have that notebook now, and OMG, what a predictor for DTI. 😂😂😂 Even as a tween, I knew that would have been some juicy triangle that never came to be. lol

Sandy & Danny - Grease: Some asides. I was WAY too young to be watching this when it was out (my Mom was insane). Most of it went over my head, and in retrospect, I am so anti-most messages in Grease - but that doesn't mean I don't still love it. I do. And OMG How I loved Sandy & Danny and danced around my living room pretending I was them. lol

Jessie & Angie - All My Children: I was a soap junkie, so I have a lot of soap ships - but this is one of my all-time favorites. A modern-day Romeo & Juliet, and the soap world's first true black super-couple. Angie's well-to-do family forbade a relationship with her obvious soulmate, Jesse. They eventually got together, but in true soap fashion, that didn't last. A death that wasn't really a death, among other things, impeded. But how I remember watching those summers and rushing home from school to check the VCR and pray it recorded. lol OLD SCHOOL!

Kevin & Winnie - The Wonder Years: This was the sweetest show and first love story. The ending was so poignant and probably led to my penchant for beautiful but heart-wrenching endings. I need to rewatch this sometime.

Maddie & David - Moonlighting: This one makes me sad, thinking of Bruce Willis's current condition. 😢 These two drove each other crazy, but the sexual tension radiated from the TV screen. They were the ultimate "will they???" couple, and even when they did, they still never really got it together, but that didn't mean I stopped rooting for them. Sadly, this show is just about completely not available on streaming/reruns due to musical copyright issues.

Nina Cortland & Cliff Warner - All My Children: Told you. I was a soap addict, and AMC will forever be my favorite show. I don't remember how old I was, but I remember that their wedding took place THE DAY that we went back to school, and my prepubescent little girlfriends and I LOST OUR SHIT. This wasn't the days of reruns, this wasn't the days of DVR, this wasn't even the days of Soap Central (y'all don't even know what that is). These were the days of "You missed it, bitch - so sad." And I was...I was...

Maria & Georg - The Sound of Music: OK - I loved musicals from a very young age, and I am forever obsessed with The Sound of Music. I had a mad crush on Georg as a young girl, proof that assholes with a heart underneath it all have ALWAYS been my thing. lol

Dwayne & Whitley - A Different World: It was not a pairing I liked the idea of - initially. Whitley was such a spoiled, obnoxious, rich princess at the start, and Dwayne didn't seem like he'd ever have a chance, but as time moved on, they made it work, and I tuned in each week, dying for them to finally get together.

John & Claire: The Breakfast Club - What can I say - I have a type? lol This was the iconic couple of my teen years, and if had been writing fanfic at that time, I would have had a treasure trove for them.

Tagging @jamespotterthefirst @liaromancewriter @lucy-268 @genevievemd @angelasscribbles @icecoffee90 @cariantha @doriopenheart @peonierose @potionsprefect @coffeeheartaddict2 @lilyoffandoms @storyofmychoices @annoyingmillenialnewbie @utterlyinevitable and anyone who wishes to jump in and play!

[infinitemonkeytheory]

It’s hard to imagine a more dangerous place for abortion providers than Texas. Doctors who perform abortions face up to life in prison, with civil penalties of at least $100,000. That’s to say nothing of the physical risks: violence against providers and clinics has skyrocketed since Roe was overturned, with a 2022 study showing major increases in stalking, death threats, and invasions.

So you can imagine how OBGYNs felt when they got an email last month from the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG) telling them they’d have to take their certifying exams in Texas this year.

[…]

ABOG, headquartered in Dallas, is telling candidates that they “should not be at legal risk” because Texas’ criminal and civil penalties only apply to abortions performed in the state. But the group hasn’t addressed the danger for doctors in pro-choice states who ship abortion medication to Texas patients via telehealth—potentially a tremendous criminal risk.

It was also just last week that a group of Republican attorneys general, including Texas AG Ken Paxton, pushed the Biden administration to allow them access to medical records of those who get out-of-state abortions. So if there’s a question of how broadly Texas law enforcement plans to interpret their ban, it seems fair that doctors would want to err on the side of caution.

Especially considering that the exam itself necessitates that some doctors talk about their work in abortion care: In order to be certified, OBGYNs must prepare a list of cases that they’ve worked on and are ready to discuss with a panel of examiners.

For OBGYNs of reproductive age, the threat of traveling to Texas goes beyond legal concerns. Those who are pregnant or considering becoming pregnant aren’t keen on being in a state that would rather let them die than provide them an abortion.

And while ABOG says they have a partnership with a nearby hospital offering “high standards of obstetrical care in medical emergencies,” pregnant OBGYNs know better than anyone what the standard of care is—and that they’ll be unable to get it in Texas. After all, the state is being sued right now by 15 women whose lives and health were endangered by the ban.

There’s also something uniquely terrifying about the idea of hundreds of OBGYNs, many of whom perform abortions, all descending on one publicly-listed building at the same time in a state filled with anti-abortion sentiment, few gun regulations, and a recent spate of mass shootings. (ABOG’s emailed promise that their staff is trained in “active shooter response” isn’t all that reassuring.)

Given the legal, physical, and emotional threats to doctors—testing-taking is anxiety-inducing enough in a state where you’re not afraid of being arrested or killed—there’s no real justification for ABOG’s decision.

It’s plainly unethical to ask doctors to put their freedom and lives at risk over an exam that could be given remotely or in another state.

[…]

Given that the exams have been successfully conducted remotely, and that ABOG is explicit in their support for reproductive rights—even threatening to revoke the board certification of doctors who spread misinformation about the procedure—some OBGYNs believe the organization’s insistence on holding the exams in Texas must be a financial one.

[healthcareservicesdallas]

Identify the Causes of Golfer's Elbow

Golfer’s elbow Dallas, a condition characterized by pain and inflammation on the inner side of the elbow, is not exclusive to golfers. It can affect anyone engaging in repetitive wrist and forearm motions. At Top Notch Vitality, we recognize the importance of identifying the causes of golfer’s elbow to empower individuals with the knowledge needed for prevention and effective treatment.

Repetitive Movements:

A primary culprit behind a golfer’s elbow is repetitive movements, particularly those associated with sports like golf. Whether you’re perfecting your swing on the golf course or participating in activities involving continuous gripping and flexing of the wrist, the repetitive nature of these motions can lead to strain and inflammation in the tendons.

Incorrect Technique:

Using improper techniques during physical activities can significantly increase the risk of a golfer’s elbow. It’s crucial to pay attention to your form, especially in sports like golf, tennis, or weightlifting, where incorrect techniques can place excessive stress on the inner tendons of the elbow.

Overuse and Strain:

Overusing the forearm muscles without allowing sufficient time for rest and recovery is a common cause of the golfer’s elbow. Intense physical activities without proper breaks can contribute to the development of this condition.

Lack of Warm-up and Stretching:

Skipping warm-up exercises and neglecting proper stretching before engaging in physical activities can leave your muscles and tendons vulnerable to injury. Adequate warm-up routines and stretching are crucial in preventing a golfer’s elbow.

Age and Health Factors:

Age can be a contributing factor, as tendons become less flexible with aging, making them more susceptible to injury. Additionally, individuals with certain health conditions, such as arthritis, may be at a higher risk of developing a golfer’s elbow.

Prevention Strategies:

Preventing a golfer’s elbow involves adopting proper techniques, incorporating regular breaks, warming up adequately, and maintaining overall arm strength and flexibility. Top Notch Vitality recommends consulting with healthcare professionals or specialists for personalized advice based on your specific needs and activities.

Seeking Timely Treatment:

If you suspect you have a golfer’s elbow or are experiencing persistent pain, seeking timely treatment is essential. Rest, ice, physical therapy, and, in some cases, anti-inflammatory medications may be recommended to alleviate symptoms and promote healing.

Conclusion:

Understanding the causes of golfer’s elbow empowers individuals to take proactive steps toward prevention and seek timely treatment when needed. At Top Notch Vitality, we advocate for a holistic approach to health, emphasizing the importance of informed choices for a pain-free and active lifestyle.

By embracing this knowledge and incorporating preventive measures, individuals can confidently navigate their activities, knowing they are taking the necessary steps to protect their elbow health. For more insights into health and wellness, trust Top Notch Vitality as your partner in achieving and maintaining a vibrant life.

Original Source: https://jacobjose.livejournal.com/315.html

[kirsten-is-writing]

Angel Of Death

SYNOPSIS

‘ WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE, WE TAKE IT DAY BY DAY — IF YOU WANT IT YOU’RE GOING TO BLEED, BUT IT’S THE PRICE YOU PAY ’

Kaya has been struggling to make ends meet for months - working at a local coffee shop in downtown Dallas that doesn’t pay her well, her ancient car keeps breaking on her, and her landlord keeps changing rent every other month so his niece can live there in luxury. When she goes to get her car back from the dealership, she meets a new face there—Ezekiel. Over the coming months, she starts seeing him here and there…then down the hall from her apartment’s door. As the two slowly get more comfortable with each other, so do his secrets.

CAST

Kaya Blackfoot | ‘resting place’, ‘restoration’ the tired one thrusted into a world of anti-heroes and those who crave destruction

Ezekiel Huerta-Tochihuitl | ‘strength of God’ the broken oldest and only son fighting for his murdered father

Buster Easton | ‘tough guy’ the “righteous” one who wants to right the wrongs to his city

Ethan Anders | ‘strong’, ‘safe’, ‘solid’, ‘firm’ the trusted one

Laura | ‘bay laurel plant’ the coworker

Maria Huerta-Tochihuitl | ‘of the sea’, ‘bitter’, ‘beloved’, ‘rebellious’ the oldest sister and a nurse

Lucia Huerta-Tochihuitl | ‘light’ the second oldest sister

Verónica Huerta-Tochihuitl | ‘she who brings victory’, ‘true image’ the last and youngest sister

Mama Frida | ‘peace’ the mother to the four siblings

PLAYLIST

Welcome To The Jungle | Guns N’ Roses

Little Dark Age | MGMT

Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) | Journey

AVOID ME | KUTE

Delicate | Taylor Swift

Look What You Made Me Do | Taylor Swift

The Great War | Taylor Swift

Reborn | Colin Stetson

Flight | Hans Zimmer

The Only Thing They Fear Is You | Necromorphic Despair

Bad Blood (feat. Kendrick Lamar) (Taylor’s Version) | Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar

Judas | Lady Gaga

Gilded Lily - Sped Up | Cults

Blue Monday | Alala

human | Christina Perri

American | Lana Del Rey

Superman (Taylor’s Version) | Taylor Swift

Pompeii MMXXIII | Bastille, Hans Zimmer

Can You Feel My Heart | Bring Me The Horizon

Mastermind | Taylor Swift

[eternalhealingau]

Things I should clarify:

Before I start posting that is….

I don’t condone drug use or any kind of alcoholic/addictive consumption. But this AU might contain those themes

Because it involves Greek Mythos, there will be a bunch of nsfw themes (for instance…..Zeus…..need I say more). So if you’re under the age of 18 or if you’re not mature enough to handle such matters where you’re not desensitized to it, then this AU might not be your your alley.

I do touch on certain current news topics to make it seem lively or more of a direct jab at it so it’s more funny. (South Park’s way of doing things kinda….i still don’t wanna see any anti-ship or hate/narcissistic pov’s over here. This is a positive space y’all. Let’s keep it that way).

Now that we got the negatives out of the way:

✅ You’re gonna be seeing a lot of Texas culture things come to light. Expect there to be a bunch of current local things you aren’t in the know of to come up! Hey it’s a learning experience yall!

Such as:

✅ highschool mums

✅ Wurstfest

✅ Whataburger references

✅ local shops you ain’t heard of maybe

✅ references to the Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio spurs (among other teams lmao)

Anyways, more to come with this AU! Look out for the first post soon…. It’ll most likely be a sketch dump or a quick comic.

🍓✨

[fucktheglorydays]

DOCUMENTARY | PUNK IN AFRICA

La storia del movimento clandestino punk sudafricano a partire dagli anni ‘70 in poi. In un’epoca in cui in Sudafrica l��apartheid fu messa in discussione con violente ripercussioni, la guerra civile esplodeva in Mozambico e in Zimbabwe avvenivano massacri, ci fu una generazione di ragazzi, che cercò di sovvertire il conservatorismo e l’apartheid, ispirati da ideali politici, dalla cultura giovanile, da visioni antisistema e dalle sonorità tipiche delle band americane ed inglesi. Diretto da Keith Jones, ‘Punk In Africa’ esplora le origini della scena punk multirazziale sudafricana, mostrando in quali condizioni si trovava il panorama culturale del paese, dopo tre decenni di apartheid e segregazione razziale, quando formare una band con bianchi e neri era una scelta rischiosa e totalmente fuorilegge. Il film è un meraviglioso montaggio di filmati, poster, flyer DIY e interviste ai membri di band come i like National Wake, Wild Youth, Safari Suits, Power Age, Screaming Foetus, Gay Marines, The Rudimentals e tanti altri. Non finisce qui, perché il documentario mostra anche quello che verrà dopo: la seconda ondata di musica influenzata dal punk, dagli anni ‘90 fino ad oggi. Uguaglianza, pace e anarchia - buona visione.

This is the striking story of the hidden, underground and banned punk movement in Southern Africa from the 70s onward. During an era in which apartheid was being challenged in South Africa with violent repercussions, civil war burned across Mozambique and massacres occurred in Zimbabwe, a vibrant, progressive generation looked to subvert conservatism and apartheid, galvanized by politics, youth culture, anti-establishment themes and the sounds of American and British punk bands. Directed by Keith Jones, ‘Punk In Africa’ examines the beginnings of the multiracial South African punk scene, aiming to show what the country’s cultural landscape was like after three decades under apartheid and segregation, when starting a mixed race band was totally illegal and a risky proposition. The film is an amazing montage of show footage, DIY fliers and interviews to members of bands likeNational Wake, Wild Youth, Safari Suits, Power Age, Screaming Foetus, Gay Marines, The Rudimentals and many more. This isn’t over, because it also documents what came after: a second wave of punk-influenced music in the 1990s that continues today. Equality, peace and anarchy - enjoy it.

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Molly Sprayregen at LGBTQ Nation:

In an effort to promote her anti-trans “Protect Children’s Innocence Act,” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) hurled insults at a mother who has spent years fighting for the right to affirm her trans daughter’s identity. Greene reposted an article from the far-right Dallas Express News — a publication the Texas Observer has described as a “‘pink slime’ media site that launders conservative propaganda” — that claimed Anne Georgulas could soon gain the right to “castrate” her daughter without her ex-husband Jeff Younger’s permission “because she believes her son is transgender.” Greene posted in response that her bill would “stop this evil mentally ill mother from castrating her son.”

“Over 70% of Americans agree with my bill. There’s no excuse as to why my bill has not moved,” Greene added. She did not share where the 70 percent stat came from. The story in the Dallas Express News is about well-known anti-trans activist Jeff Younger — who has been engaged in years of legal battles with Georgulas over how to raise their trans daughter, Luna, whom he consistently misgenders and deadnames. [...] According to the Dallas Express, Georgulas has since moved with her two children to California, where she will have a hearing on April 25 likely regarding access to best-practice gender-affirming care for Luna based on her age, though the far-right publication claims Georgulas is seeking permission to “castrate” her. (Trans youth almost never undergo gender-affirming surgery). In 2022, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill protecting transgender youth and their families fleeing prosecution from states that criminalize gender-affirming care, making the state a sanctuary for trans kids and their families.

[...] Luna’s story has been used by the conservative media over the years to promote the idea that children are being forced by parents to transition medically. The claim that Younger is trying to “save” his child from hormones and surgery, unlikely treatments for a child her age, continues to be perpetuated. Greene’s “Protect Children’s Innocence Act” would make it a Class C felony to provide gender-affirming care to trans minors, make it more difficult for trans adults to access gender-affirming care by banning some health care programs from covering it, and ban medical schools from teaching about gender-affirming care.

In November, Greene lied during testimony in the House when she claimed that there are “many young people that made the tragic mistakes of having mastectomies, having castrations done to them, having genital mutilation surgeries when they were still in their early, uh, teens, um, maybe even before they were teenagers.” As stated above, genital gender-affirming surgery is not performed on minors in the U.S., much less on prepubescent children. Some older teens can sometimes get mastectomies if they meet stringent requirements, but that’s rare. Gender-affirming care for pre-pubescent children involves allowing them to wear the kinds of clothes that they want, calling them by a name and pronouns that affirm their gender identities, and generally supporting their self-expression. Puberty blockers — which have been shown to reduce lifelong suicide risk among trans people — are prescribed after the onset of puberty, and hormone replacement therapy is an option for some trans teens who are a bit older.

Vile anti-trans bigot Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) continues her campaign for her transphobic "Protect Children’s Innocence Act", this time by attacking Anne Georgulas for raising her trans daughter Luna Younger, who has since moved to California to protect her daughter from her anti-trans father Jeffrey.

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George Maharis, September 1, 1928 – May 24, 2023

Mr. Maharis played Buz Murdock and Mr. Milner was Tod Stiles, friends who embark on a cross-country odyssey after Tod inherits the Corvette. They are among the least fleshed-out lead characters in television history, jarringly so by standards today, when Tony Soprano has inspired entire books. Buz was a hard-slugging guy from New York (not unlike Mr. Maharis himself), and Tod seemed rather preppy, but their main purpose each week was usually to get the show, literally and figuratively, to a place where it could tell a story about someone else.

And what stories they were. This was an era when television hadn’t yet settled into the pattern of silly sitcoms and not-too-taxing dramas that would define it for decades. A TV script — Mr. Silliphant, who died in 1996, wrote many for “Route 66” — could still aspire to be literature. That made for some clunkiness. Writers hadn’t fully grasped that television shows were not stage plays. But even at its most awkward, “Route 66” reached high.

Take, for instance, this slice of dialogue from a 1962 episode called “Aren’t You Surprised to See Me?” A religious nut takes Buz hostage in Dallas and threatens to kill him if the city’s population fails to follow the Ten Commandments for the next 24 hours. The man (played by David Wayne) explains himself in a dizzying monologue that foreshadows both the anti-establishment mood of the Vietnam era and the current laments of the religious right.

“Drop the scales from your eyes,” he tells Buz. “Consider the present society of the world. Are we still individuals, or are we prisoners of bureaucracy? Insects in vast, grinding systems, carrying out antlike, apparently rational actions with no human idea of the ends they serve? Ours is no longer a guilt culture in which control of wrongdoing is self-imposed by conscience. Instead we have a shame culture, one in which acts are judged good or evil solely on the basis of whether one is caught or not, in which the worst punishment is public humiliation, not private guilt. Ours is a world, Murdock, in which conscious morality is treated with derision and reason with scorn. This is an age which no longer waits patiently through this lifetime for the rewards in the next, but instead mills anxiously about overindulging, driven to cheat, driven to crime. So I have killed six men.

“Well, let me tell you that each time, I died with them. Each time I killed myself, too. So what is that insignificant sacrifice against the gigantic moral collapse of the world?”

-A Half-Century-Old Road to Today