#dualled

[alienarthouse]

Just some funky little water lizards (who quickly became very fun to draw)

Anyways, meet the Duallings! After them, I have just one more sophont species that needs posting.

[oatmealdaydreams]

The Final Showdown - The Twins

A Reminder: these playlists are my own. They're just songs that remind me of the Sides + other characters. Not their actual/official playlists.

Side Note: this one will choose who goes next, and who goes last. I'll do polls for pairings, c!Thomas, and misc. playlists as well.

[british-bigfoot]

I drew some guys I had saved on Pinterest

[saintvampe]

thinking about how seraphina uses violence to keep control of those who work for her, how she wants them to feel small and know innately that if they fuck up, she'll dispose of them just as quick; how this tight ship of her is the only thing she really has, and how she does everything in her power to keep it going and running as smooth as possible, because she has no room for mistakes.

[mannytoodope]

Cicci: Sal, Tom? Boss says he'll come in a separate car. He says for you two to go on ahead.

Tessio: Hey, he can't do that. It screws up all my arrangements!

Cicci: Well, that's what he said.

Tom: I can't go either, Sal.

Sal: Tell Mike it was only business. I always liked him.

Tom: He understands that.

Cicci: 'Scuse me, Sal

Sal: Tom, can you get me off the hook, for old time's sake?

Tom: Can't do it, Sally.

[atlantianneptune]

Please, someone tell me, how on EARTH the script for Deathly Hallows Part 2 was given a GREEN LIGHT considering it doesn’t even dare to look PROPERLY at the book itself except for SNAPE’S storyline!

Harry and Voldemort not even DUALLING and Voldemort hitting Harry and following him around the castle?

NOT EVEN HARRY AND VOLDEMORT TALKING about who the wand really belongs too?

Harry BREAKING the Elder Wand and not even FIXING HIS OWN??

I have to stop watching after Harry dies. It makes me too angry.

[rainbowriderjt]

Dualling Banjos

[mutantstudies101]

003 - Lecture: How to Summon Demons for Real Girls

Welcome Back Students! In today's lecture, we take a deep dive into one of the most complicated characters in the story of the X-Men, Madelyne Pryor and her journey leading up to and through the classic story Inferno.

Topics in this episode include: Who is Madelyne Pryor and why should you care? How she both plays into and subverts tropes that have historically been used against women, how different writers interpret characters, what happens when girls want to stop being nice and summon demons, and putting Anne Hathaway in a red wig!

Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of the removal of bodily autonomy, mild discussions of body horror, and the death of children. There are also spoilers for Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo near the end of the episode.

You can follow Mutant Studies 101 on Twitter @Mutant101Pod and on Instagram @MutantStudies101 and Morgan @beakerbarnes

Special Thanks to Ollie (@olliephresh) for providing our theme music and Hayden (@mcuwaititi) for our graphic design work.

 Transcript:

Sources:

Bannon, Barbara M. “Double, Double: Toil And Trouble.” Literature/Film Quarterly, vol. 13, no. 1, 1985, pp. 56–65. JSTOR.

Chris Claremont, et al. Uncanny X-Men. Marvel Comics, 1963.

Gerry Duggan and Phil Noto. Dark Web: X-Men. Marvel Comics, 2023.

HOLLINGER, KAREN. “‘THE LOOK,’ NARRATIVITY, AND THE FEMALE SPECTATOR IN VERTIGO.” Journal of Film and Video, vol. 39, no. 4, 1987, pp. 18–27. JSTOR.

Louise Simonson and Walter Simonson. X-Factor. Marvel Comics, 1986.

Rafaela Bassili. “The Voice of a Generation: The Trope of the ‘Complex Female Character.’” Mubi, 20 Dec. 2022, https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/the-voice-of-a-generation-the-trope-of-the-complex-female-character.

Vertigo. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, 1958.

Vincent L. Barnett. “Dualling for Judy: The Concept of the Double in the Films of Kim Novak.” Film History: An International Journal, vol. 19, no. 1, 2007, pp. 86–101. Project MUSE.

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[theclaravoyant]

in the interests of crowley and aziraphale being roped into more public displays of new old skills (hopefully ones they're actually good at this time) i propose duet-dualling Devil Went Down to Georgia

[lunar-insanity]

No one asked but yer getting an Octopath Update anyway :3

So I started playing this game... June 23, last week Friday.

I may have gotten very into it.

I have my whole team, they all have their secondary jobs, and I just finished Alfyn’s CH2, which leaves H’aanit, Cyrus, and Olberic.

Olbie, is level 45, Dualling as a Thief, tho he has SP Saver from the merchant class, and has an SP recovery scarf.

He is godly. So much SP for all of his stuff, he’s constantly recovering it, and can reliably handle his own healing with HP Thief and SP Thief.

Alfyn, is level 39, dualling as a Cleric so he has ALL the healing capabilities and Light magic.

Cyrus is also level 39, dualling as a Merchant for SP saver and the Wind abilities, as well as the extra weapons.

Therion, is level 36, dualling as a Dancer for the darkness magic and some of the support skills. He’s squishy, but good

Those are the boys. The GIRLS Oh honey bunches I am so sorry xD The boys have been hogging all the EXP.

H’aanit is level 31, dualling as Apothecary so that she can get the good axe moves, and an extra element. And healing in a pinch I guess. She damage.

Ophilia is also level 31, dualling as Warrior. Why do I have her as warrior? Because I wanted to. Is it her best class? No, but it SURE AS HELL is working for me. The extra lancer with healing magic has been great.

Primrose, poor Prim who has been lagging behind for a good while, is at least now level 30, dualling as a Scholar. Extra magic be good.

And finally Tressa, who is also level 30, dualling as Hunter, because she needed the BOW SKILLS. GIRL. YOU USE A BOW AND A LANCE AND YOU ONLY GOT WIND MAGIC.

Anyway, that’s how I’ve been vibing. Having a blast honestly. Gonna go back now to grind the girls up cause jesus christ they need it

[nonamehorse]

To be fair this is a world where you could get out of jail if you dual the prison gaurd so someone using a bad deck onpurpose really doesnt make sense

And its really kind of amezing how because everything is decided by dualling, people with better cards (wich they got by being rich) have a unfair advantage in litterly everything, just like rich people in our world

Mr. "Heart of the Cards" over here roasting a guy for not playing with a tournament competitive deck.

[euginemicah]

William Ruto Announces Dualling of Nairobi-Nakuru Highway to Ease Traffic Congestion: "Next Year"

The Nairobi-Nakuru Highway is set to be expanded beginning next year, according to President William Ruto He acknowledged the challenges faced by travellers and motorists accessing Nakuru and western Kenya using the highway Ruto said the dualling of the road stalled after the failure of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) the government entered with a French company President William Ruto…

[oatmealdaydreams]

Roman Headcanons (A Rant)

I have Roman Sanders brainrot. So yeah, some headcanons I got. In list form.

You can thank these two -> @prodigal-explorer & @disneybrandautism

Warnings: discussion of gaslighting & manipulation & emotional abuse & victim-blaming & intrusive thoughts

90% of this is just from observations I made while watching canon.

[read below the cut]

My Roman Headcanons

autistic Roman w/ a Disney special interest (@disneybrandautism introduced me to this one)

Roman who happy stims by bouncing on his feet and jumping in place and flapping his hands

Roman who cannot keep still (always gotta be moving)

insecurities, so many things, can some pls hug him

touch-starved Roman

autistic Roman in general

has an overworking problem (based on him needing to be "perfect")

man has been gaslit so many times, dear lord

horrible perfectionism

feels like he's only good at being used but not even that anymore (think of SvS Redux and just how Janus has treated him the entire time)

often feels useless

works to an unhealthy degree for any ounce of praise and positive attention

keeps getting victim-blamed, so he believes no one will ever trust what he says or does no matter what

^also thinks it's all his fault most of the time, so he apologizes for a lot (that he shouldn't need to apologize for)

feels like he has no support so there's no use in "burdening" people with his problems

LOVES Beauty and The Beast and The Lion King

has a Disney-themed nightlight (fear of the dark, anyone?)

struggles with his own intrusive thoughts due to all his mistreatment and he doesn't even realize what they are for a long while

everything that being the Ego entails (is a bit fragile towards criticism)

being the Ego means he needs positive attention and praise but he's very deprived of that

lashes out in anger cause of the Others confusing him (see SvS Redux, basically)

as the Ego, he needs clear structure of right and wrong & in general, but he ain't getting that it seems

did I mentioned Touch-Starved Roman yet?

boyo feels a bit hopeless and unloved at this point

is one fierce protector of everyone he loves (even those who keep hurting him)

is held to insane expectations

selfless to an unhealthy point, me thinks

blames himself for a lot

may struggle with body dysmorphia sometimes

I cannot stop thinking about she/he Roman

is like a knight cause he just wants to keep everyone safe n stuff

actually pays attention to a lot, so he knows exactly how to make someone feel better on a bad day

will spoil those he loves at every chance he gets

apologizes when he makes a wrong and keeps his promises to do better

likes long skirts and big puff skirts cause it makes him feel like a royal <3

very much enjoys dualling his brother in the Imagination

love language is physical affection/Squish Me Into The Aether

has some fidget toys in his room, both for himself and if anyone visiting needs one

loves the f*ck out of his spinner ring (a lil fidget ring ya can spin on your finger)

Burnout, but sometimes can get literal

when there's a creative block or burnout, Roman's insecurities get hella amplified

talks with his hands

may also have a theatre/musical-based special interest and loves acting so much

Theatre Kid(tm)

would NOT be a popular kid in Highschool AU, but instead just an expressive but perfectionist theatre kid who's held to impossible standards

scared to speak his mind cause he always gets shut down for it (on some level)

values the Others very much, all for different reasons, but just really loves them

has a very big heart

naive and sometimes trusts too easily

good-natured banter that people don't always take well (they mistake it for insults, which he doesn't intend)

misses his brother actually

feels like he doesn't have anyone to turn to

loves movie nights, especially when it's Disney

will banter and bicker with Virgil and Remus and Logan as a love language

is a bit hesitant around Janus and Patton cause he's terrified of getting things wrong (yet again)

still very much cares about Janus, but feels so betrayed by him and Patton that it's very hard to be around the both of them

looked up to Patton but we saw how that went, didn't we?

is so Passionate and Lively with his writing!! loves it so much

Creativity but also Ego so he bases his worth on whatever praise his works bring/what he can do and produce for Thomas

^(makes me think that having his Creativity also be his Ego may mean c!Thomas feels his worth is based on whatever creative work he can produce? huh.)

has a dragon plushie (comfort item) that matches with one that Remus has, from when they were younger and closer

takes care of everything he owns to an almost perfectionist point, and same goes for those he loves

cares deeply about things

has a tendency to get emotionally attached to his creations and goes through an inexplainable grief when something gets ruined or lost or get a little "pooped on"

likes to paint his nails, has a signature look of red nails with gold crowns on them

polishes/sharpens his sword at night to help him think

insomniac cause Creative Drive is active at night

Loves Virgil and his protectiveness/mother hen tendencies, loves Remus for his never-ending ideas/inspiration (Creativity) and him always just being himself, love Patton for his big heart and ability to handle Emotions cause that's a lot of work, loves Logan for his intelligence and sharing a love for Crofter's and for when how animated he gets when he talks about something he likes, loves Janus for keeping everyone safe (even if he doesn't exactly like him rn) and how he can help people out of their own lies, and loves Thomas because he's their centre and he means everything to Roman

And lots more!! Roman has now taken over my Think Tank. I shan't ever escape.

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Without competition, EPR secures concession of highways in Brazil state of Paraná

With a single offer, last auction of the year totals seven federal highway bids in 2024

In an auction lacking competition and surprises, EPR, the highway business of Equipav and Perfin, secured the concession for Lot 6 of Paraná highways on Thursday (19).

The group was the only one to submit a proposal. Participating through a consortium with Perfin itself, the company offered a 0.08% discount on the basic toll rate.

The concession for Lot 6 had been considered the most challenging among the contracts auctioned this month due to the project’s size. The block requires R$12.7 billion in investments and covers 662 kilometers of roads, connecting Guarapuava to the Friendship Bridge on the border with Paraguay, as well as a segment between Cascavel and Pato Branco in the state’s southwest. Among the planned works is the dualling of 462.5 kilometers. Operational costs are expected to reach around R$7.4 billion over the 30-year concession contract.

EPR had already secured Lot 2 of Paraná highways last year. Formed in 2022 after winning state concessions in Minas Gerais, the group has become a regular participant in highway auctions since then. In addition to the Minas projects and Lot 2, the company also won the federal concession for the BR-040 between Belo Horizonte and Juiz de Fora this year.

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[thxnews]

Refinery Interchange Upgrade Set for 2024 Finish

Transforming Transportation and Economy

The highly anticipated completion of the Refinery Interchange upgrade is set for the end of February 2024. This significant project, which resumed construction in early 2024 after the festive builders' break, is nearing its final stages. With a budget of R248 million, the project, initiated in July 2021, is not only a transportation milestone but also a catalyst for economic growth, providing job opportunities and supporting local enterprises, including 56 SMMEs.  

Enhancing Road Capacity and Safety

The project's core focus was on the demolition of the old bridge on the N7, which was inadequate for high-load vehicles. Replacing it are two new bridges, streamlining westbound and eastbound traffic on Plattekloof Road and completing the dualling of the road between Koeberg Road and the N1. This significant enhancement is expected to greatly improve the capacity and safety of traffic operations at the Refinery Interchange.  

Comprehensive Scope of the Project

The Refinery Interchange upgrade encompasses a wide range of construction activities. These include the construction of new carriageways, road-over-road bridge overpasses, widening interchange ramps, and reconstructing and widening existing structures. The project also involves demolishing the old road-over-road bridge overpass and building reinforced concrete retaining walls on interchange ramps.  

Economic and Community Impact

Tertuis Simmers, the provincial Minister of Infrastructure, highlighted the project's importance. "The Refinery Interchange is crucial for the economy and commuters. Completing it on time was paramount," he said. The project has not only improved traffic operations but also created nearly 500 local jobs and injected over R50 million into SMMEs, demonstrating its significant impact over the past two and a half years.   Conclusion As the Refinery Interchange upgrade nears completion, it stands as a testament to effective infrastructure development, enhancing local economies and ensuring safer, more efficient transportation for commuters. The project is a clear indication of progress and development, showcasing the positive outcomes of well-planned infrastructure initiatives.   Sources: THX News & Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers. Read the full article