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Weekly Press Briefing #97: April 28th - May 4th

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from April 28 - May 4, 2024. Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing!

Challenges/Prompts:

There are no open challenges or events on our radar this week. Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 20: Mandatory Minimums aired on May 3, 2000.

Season 2, Episode 20: The Fall’s Gonna Kill You aired on May 2, 2001.

Season 3, Episode 18: Enemies Foreign and Domestic aired on May 1, 2002.

Season 4, Episode 21: Life on Mars aired on April 30, 2003.

Season 5, Episode 20: Talking Points aired on April 28, 2004.

Season 7, Episode 20: The Last Hurrah aired on April 30, 2006.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from April 28 - May 4:

Allison Janney posted a promo video for Dule Hill’s new PBS show, The Expressway (and Bradley Whitford did too!). 

Allison Janney posted stills and video from the season finale of Palm Royale.

Amy Landecker posted a photo of herself and Brad with Luci Baines Johnson, former president Lyndon B. Johnson’s daughter, in Texas. 

Dule Hill posted photos of himself in D.C. advocating for the arts with The Creative Coalition. 

Josh Malina posted a photo of himself with his parents’ Omer counter. 

Josh Malina posted a clip of himself from The West Wing doing an unnecessary trick with a phone receiver. 

Marlee Matlin posted a photo of herself and her husband with their new granddaughter. 

Mary McCormack posted a fun fact from behind the scenes of The West Wing. 

Peter James Smith posted a photo of himself and the cast of Nora with Allison Janney and I, Tonya screenwriter Steven Rogers. 

Peter James Smith posted photos of himself and his castmates from the set of the play he’s in, Nora. 

Richard Schiff posted stills from The Good Doctor shouting out guest star (and his daughter) Ruby Kelley. 

Rob Lowe posted a photo of himself with horses while filming on location. 

Donna Moss Daily: April 28 | April 29 | April 30 | May 1 | May 2 | May 3 | May 4

Daily Josh Lyman: April 28 | April 29 | April 30 | May 1 | May 2 | May 3 | May 4

No Context BWhit: April 28 | April 29 | April 30 | May 1 | May 2 | May 3 | May 4

@twwarchive: April 29 | May 1 | May 3 | May 4

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. 

Josh/Donna

Somebody loved by Shinyrosa | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Fairytale Ending? by Tyrols | Not Rated | Josh Lymn/Donna Moss | In Progress

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

The Weight We Carry Is Love by piratequeenofgreenthings | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

An Intriguing Variable by silasfinch for justdreaming88 | Ellie Bartlet/Original Female Character(s) | In Progress

The Race by Goochie0014 | Rated M | No Characters/Pairings Listed | Complete

Multiple Pairings

War & Peace by miabicicletta for krazykitkat, onekisstotakewithme | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Andrea Wyatt/Toby Ziegler, Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | In Progress

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Ranwan Playlist

Here’s my mainly Ranwan playlist, it started as a Chu Wanning playlist I built while I was reading; but it became a Ranwan playlist as I kept reading. So I hope you enjoy and I hope it inspires. All of these songs can be found on spotify. Song Count: 184 Estimated Time: 12 Hours Trapdoor-Twenty One Pilots Weight of the World-Citizen Soldier Would Anyone Care-Citizen Soldier I’m not okay-Citizen Soldier Always December-Citizen Soldier Empty Cup-Citizen Soldier Better Place-Citizen Soldier Kill my memory-Citizen Soldier Mess of Me-Citizen Soldier If these scars could speak-Citizen Soldier Face to Face-Citizen Soldier Phoenix-League of Legends, Cailin Russo, Chrissy Costanza Life Vest-The Material Lil’ Red Riding Hood-Amanda Seyfried I’m not an angel-Halestrom Elastic Heart (Rock Version)-Written by Wolves Someone you used to know-The Dark Element, Anette Olzon, Jani Liimatainen The Way Down-The White Tie Affair Trench Coat Angel (Accoustic)-Tyler Ward Walk You Home-Karmina Your Light-Will Morton, Julie Wemyss At War-Letters from the fire Last Goodbye-Dead by April Unbreakable-Citizen Soldier That’s no way to break a heart-Sherrie Austin Ten Million Voices-Shaman’s Harvest It’s Over when it’s over-Falling in Reverse Last night on earth-Delta Goodrem A dangerous mind-Within Temptation Only you-Ellie Goulding You’re my melody-Arion Marionette (Radio Edit)-Antonia Oblivion-Enemy Inside False Kings-Poets of the fall Sally’s Song-Amy Lee Ophelia-Natalie Merchant Bitter-Citizen Soldier Hope it Haunts you-Citizen Soldier The Raven-Karliene Sleep-Poets of the fall End of the World-Juliet Simms Never Enough-Karliene Possession (Piano Version)-Sarah McLachlan Madness-Ruelle Stand my ground-Within temptation Hate Me-Eurielle Wash it all away-Five finger death punch The man I used to be-Thomas Borchert Shot-The rasmus He’s hurting me-Maria Mena Home-Cavetown Far from home-Five finger death punch Remember everything-Five finger death punch I apologize-Five finger death punch Wrong side of heaven-Five finger death punch Can’t forget you-My darkest days Break your heart-Natalie Merchant I’ll be ok-Nothing More Paradise (What about us?)-Within temptation, Tarja Dog teeth-Nicole Dollanganger Head above water-Roll for it War-Poets of the fall My nocturnal serenade-Yohio In pieces-Citizen Soldier Kind and Generous-Natalie Merchant Killing me softly with his song-Fugees, Ms. Lauryn Hill Illusion and Dream-Poets of the Fall Bury me alive-We are the fallen As the world falls down-David Bowie Teeth-5 seconds of summer Dig the crazy-Faith Marie Hysteria-Def Leppard Fire and Ice- Olivia Bray You took the words right out of my mouth (Hot summer night)-Meatloaf No end, no beginning-Poets of the Fall Show me the meaning of being lonely-Backstreet Boys Battle Scars-Paradise Fears Don’t Speak (Epic Trailer Version)-Hidden Citizens, Tim Halperin Eat you-Caravan of Thieves Rise/The Greatest-Jacob Sutherland My little secret-Citizen Soldier Children of the sun-Poets of the fall The unquiet grave-Karliene Over and Over-Three days grace Just one yesterday-Fall out boy, Foxes I waited for you-Valora Please don’t make me love you-Jeremy Roberts, Frank Wildhorn, Kate Shindle Fair Game-Nivek Ogre, Lyndon Smith, Adam Pascal, Emilie Autumn I am only one-We are the fallen The willow maid-Erutan Fading Star-Weaving the fate In all my dreams I drown (Room 8:36)-American Murder Song Creature of the Night-Zombie girl, Sebastian Komor of Icon of Coil Welcome to Life-Awake at last Monster- Stream of Passion Warrior-Eliza Smith, Nathaniel Todd Young, Richard Tsutomu Williams, Taylor Lorraine Miranda, Tren Kiss from a rose-Seal Love Bites-Def Leppard Addict-Jonathan Young, Christina Vee scaPEGoat-SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Yosh Bleed like me-Garbage All the way/4U-Poets of the fall Killer in the mirror-Set it off Bottom of the River-Delta Rae Not gonna die-Skillet Carnivore-Starset Hero-Skillet My demons-Starset Dance with the devil-Breaking Benjamin Monster-Skillet Alpha-Little Destroyer Chasing Twisters-Delta Rae End of Me-Ashes Remain Everything Burns-Ben Moody, Anastacia How do you love someone-Yvan and Gabriel Skin and Bones-Marianas Trench House on a hill-The pretty reckless This is gonna hurt-Sixx:A.M. The Wolf-PHILDEL Even if it hurts-Sam Tinnesz Bad Word-Panicland Heal my wounds-Poets of the fall Moments before the storm-Poets of the fall My dark disquiet-Poets of the fall Carnival of Rust-Poets of the fall Breath of life-Florence + The Machine Save me-Morandi Better than I know myself-Adam Lambert Runnin’-Adam Lambert Can you hear me (Single Version)-Poets of the Fall Dancing on Broken Glass-Poets of the fall Lie to me (Denial)-Red Let it burn-Red Trip-Hedley This is war-Thirty seconds to mars Again-Flyleaf Seven Devils-Florence + The Machine No Light, No Light-Florence + The Machine Good to you-Marianas Trench All to Myself-Marianas Trench Comatose-Skillet Falling Inside the Black-Skillet Memories-Within Temptation All I need-Within Temptation Frozen-Within Temptation What have you done-Within Temptation, Keith Caputo I caught fire-The Used Walls could talk-Halsey (I just) Died in your arms (Epic Trailer Version)-Hidden Citizens Amen-Frankenstein World Premiere Cast Courtesy Call-Thousand Foot Krutch A little death-The neighbourhood Emperor’s New Clothes-Panic! at the disco Pit of Vipers-Simon Curtis Cruel-Tori Amos My Skin-Natalie Merchant For the man I loved-Karliene Tears of Blood-Karliene The wolf and the moon-Karliene Alone-Heart Hopelessly Devoted to you-Olivia Newton-John Innocence-Halestorm My arms-LEDGER Young and Beautiful-Eli Lieb We won’t be falling-(Guardian theme) The Analyst-Delta Goodrem I want your world to turn-Heart I hate myself for loving you-Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Dreaming wide awake-Poets of the Fall I want you here-Plumb Lead the fight on-She is we Monster-Beth Crowley MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT-Loveless Fairytale-Alexander Rybak Words that don’t exist-Citizen Soldier A new hope-Broken Iris Bag of Bones-Mitski As long as you love me-Backstreet Boys Quit playing games with my heart-Backstreet Boys Ashes-Celine Dion Careless Whisper-Skillet Dirty Thoughts-Chloe Adams One more night-From the Ash

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Ellis Island was made part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument by proclamation of President Lyndon Johnson on May 11, 1965.

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William G. Allen (c. 1820 - May 1, 1888) educator who endured physical violence and escaped murder when he proposed marriage to the daughter of a white minister in upstate New York. Their relationship was the inspiration for a story about interracial love by author Louisa May Alcott, herself an abolition sympathizer.

Born in Virginia, the son of a free mulatto mother and a Welsh father, He was orphaned as a young boy and adopted by a free African American family. New York philanthropist Gerrit Smith sponsored his education at the Oneida Institute. He graduated and became editor of the National Watchman and he clerked for the Boston law firm of Ellis Gray Loring. He lectured on African American history and argued for a complete blending of the races.

He was a Greek Language and Belle Lettres professor at New York Central College making him the second African American on a college faculty. The appointment put him in the company of the Reverend Samuel J. May and the Reverend Lyndon King, a white abolitionist whose daughter Mary was a student at the college. He and Mary courted privately, and when he asked for her hand in marriage, Rev. King was supportive while Mary’s stepmother and brothers were not. Public opposition to the relationship grew more vocal, and Rev. King switched his alliances, banishing him from the minister’s house. He and Mary were to visit friends in Phillipsville, and an angry mob formed there “with tar, feathers, poles and an empty barrel spiked with shingle nails”. Mary was removed safely, but the crowd went after him, hitting him, tearing at his clothing, and yelling obscenities.

He escaped and the couple married. They exiled to England where he struggled to find work as a lecturer and writer, authoring The American Prejudice Against Color: An Authentic Narrative, Showing How Easily the Nation Got into An Uproar and A Personal Narrative. Financial hardship forced the couple and their seven children into a boardinghouse, relying on the charity of friends. They died in obscurity with no record of their final days. Louisa May Alcott immortalized their love story in her fictionalized account, “M.L”. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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Joshua, cara y Wilder, cruz, en la Velada del Juicio Final en Arabia Saudí. Ocho combates estelares de los grandes pesos en Riad F.M.C. La disparidad entre las actuaciones de Anthony Joshua y Deontay Wilder ha sido lo más destacado de la gran velada 'El día del Juicio Final' (The Reckoning Day) en Ryad (Arabia Saudi). Joseph Parker venció a Deontay Wilder en un combate que podría servir como 'eliminatoria' para enfrentarse a Tyson Fury, el gran dominador actual de los pesos pesados. En cambio, Joshua dominó con claridad a otro rival de nivel como es el sueco Otto Wallin, que sólo había perdido ante Tyson Fury. En el único título mundial en disputa, el ruso Dmitri Bivol revalidó el semipesado WBA venciendo a Lyndon Arthur por decisión unánime. Wilder cayó ante el neozelandés Joseph Parker por decisión unánime, tras un combate en el que Wilder estuvo, sobre todo, lento de piernas y sin gran contudencia en sus golpes. Es la segunda derrota de su carrera (llegaba a este duelo con 43 triunfos, 42 por KO, una derrota y dos nulos), tras la sufrida ante Tyson Fury y pone en peligro un posible combate ante Anthony Joshua, también ex campeón del mundo como él, el próximo año. Parker queda con un balance de 27 triunfos (22 KO), y un nulo. En cambio, Joshua dominó con total autoridad a Wallin. En segundo salto ya le hizo sangrar por la nariz y siguió castigándolo sin que su rival pudiera responder de manera convincente. En el quinto asalto, dos rápidos golpes de Joshua encerraron a Wallin contra las cuerdas, donde le sometió a un durísimo castigo. La campana le salvó del KO inmediato, pero tras el asalto su rincón tomó la decisión de abandonar. Tras este choque, Joshua queda como el principal aspirante contra Fury, aunque Paker también ha mejorado opciones. El evento 'El Día del Juicio Final' constituye otra de las iniciativas saudíes para convertirse en actor de primer nivel en el panorama deportivo internacional, en principio a nivel organizativo. Se ha reunido a grandes estrellas del pugilismo en una velada centrada en los grandes pesos pero, queda dicho, sólo hay un título mundial en juego. El programa comenzó con triunfo del cubano Frank Sánchez por K.O. técnico en el séptimo asalto al australiano de origen polinesio Junior Fa. Los dos siguientes combates también acabaron antes del límite pero con mucha más brevedad: Filip Hrgovic venció a Mark de Mori (peso pesado) y Jai Opetaia a Ellis Zorro (crucero), ambos en el primer asalto. De nuevo al cuarto asalto llegaron Agit Kabayel y Arslanbek Makhmudov, también en combate del peso pesado, con triunfo del primero. El voluminoso Jarrell Miller aguantó casi hasta el final a Daniel Dubois. En este velada, que se celebra en Riyadh, capitán del reino saudí, reune a buena parte de los mejores púgiles del momento y ha hecho colaborar en la misma, por primera vez, a los promotores Frank Warren y Eddie Hearn. Combate 6: Dmitry Bivol (21-0, 11 KO) - Lyndon Arthur (21-1, 16 KO) El único combate en que se ponía un título mundial en juego, el semipesado WBA. El ruso Bivol realizó con éxito su undécima defensa en un combate que ganó a los puntos por decisión unánime y en el que siempre llevó la iniciativa. Pese a que no fue demasiado contundente, podría decirse que a un Arthur que peleaba por primera vez fuera del Reino Unido le salvó la campana porque en el asalto final sí estuvo a punto de caer. Combate 5: Daniel Dubois (16-0, 13 KO) - Jarrell Miller (26-0-1 22 KO). Peso pesado Triunfo del británico Daniel Dubois sobre el estadounidense Jarrell Miller tambien antes del límite, pero solamente por 12 segundos. El combate ha estado condicionado por el excesivo peso del estadounidense (151 kilos), que si bien le ha permitido resistir el castigo sostenido de su rival, le ha impedido pasar al ataque salvo cuando, en el quinto asalto, Dubois se puso imprudentemente a su alcance. Finalmente, una combinación de golpes de Dubois con Miller atrapado en la esquina, hizo al árbitro parar el combate. KO Técnico en el décimo asalto.

Combate 4: Agit Kabayel (18-0, 17 KO) - Arslanbek Makhmudov (22-0, 15 KO), pesados. En duelo de invictos, Kabayel dominó completamente el combate, con variedad de golpes y muy buena lectura de su rival, muy agresivo. Kabayel boxeó con las piernas, logró mantenerse fuera de la derecha de su rival y fue minando su resistencia con golpes al cuerpo. En el cuarto asalto, un gancho de derecha a la barbilla y un golpe al cuerpo de Kabayel derribó a Makhmudov por primera vez. En ese mismo 'round' acabó el combate. KO técnico en el cuarto asalto. Makhmudov cae ante Kabayel. Foto DAZN Combate 3: Jai Opetaia (23-0, 18KO) - Ellis Zorro (17-0, 7 KO). Peso Crucero. Combate también muy breve. Tras un breve intercambio, un directo de izquierda del púgil australiano hace caer de espaldas a su rival. Afortunadamente las cuerdas amortiguaron su caída y le salvaron de un golpe en la cabeza que pudo ser peligroso. El golpe decisivo de Opeatia a Zorro. Foto DAZN. Combate 2: Filip Hrgovic (16-0, 13KO) - Mark de Mori (41-2-2, 36 KO). Peso pesado Combate sin historia. Hrgovic se hizo rápidamente con el centro del ring, logró aprovechar la ventaja de su altura y derribó dos veces al australiano, cuya esquina tiró la toalla. KO Técnico en el primer asalto. Hrgovic y De Mori: Foto: DAZN Combate 1: Frank Sánchez (23-0, 16 KO) - Junior Fa (20-2 11KO). Peso pesado El cubano Sánchez y el tongano Fa se estudiaron y lograron mantenerse a distancia durante cinco asaltos. En él, un 'jab' de Sánchez le hizo tomar ventaja y aunque Fa pugnó por mantenerse en el combate, la superiorida del cubano fue creciendo y en el siguiente asalto un derechazo de Sánchez puso fin al combate. KO Técnico en el séptimo asalto. El golpe decisivo de Sánchez a FaFoto: DAZN Para recibir en tu celular esta y otras informaciones, únete a nuestras redes sociales, síguenos en Instagram, Twitter y Facebook como @DiarioElPepazo El Pepazo/Marca

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The Last House on the Street | Diane Chamberlain | Published 2022 | *SPOILERS*

When Kayla Carter's husband dies in an accident while building their dream house, she knows she has to stay strong for their four-year-old daughter. But the trophy home in Shadow Ridge Estates, a new development in sleepy Round Hill, North Carolina, will always hold tragic memories. But when she is confronted by an odd, older woman telling her not to move in, she almost agrees. It's clear this woman has some kind of connection to the area...and a connection to Kayla herself. Kayla's elderly new neighbor, Ellie Hockley, is more welcoming, but it's clear she, too, has secrets that stretch back almost fifty years. Is Ellie on a quest to right the wrongs of the past? And does the house at the end of the steet hold the key? Told in duel time periods, The Last House on the Street is a novel of shocking prejudice and violence, forbidden love, the search for justice, and the tangled vines of two families.

Kayla Carter is already leery of moving into her new construction built home in Round Hill, North Carolina when a mysterious woman shows up at her office at Bader & Gage, an architect firm, essentially scaring her even more. This woman, with bright red hair and a strange birthmark or scar on her wrist, knows a lot about Kayla, including the location of her new home, that she has a young daughter and that Jackson, Kayla's deceased husband, died while the house was in the process of being built. The woman even goes as far as to say she wanted to kill someone.

With this in her mind, Kayla begins to question, more so than before, if moving into the house is the best idea. But, with her father, former mayor Reed Miller, moving out of her childhood home into a condo, Kayla has no other choice. Moving in takes a lot of strength, as the house was the work of Kayla and Jackson together, designing everything within its walls themselves in the new neighborhood of Shadow Ridge Estates.

Kayla's POV is told alongside of Ellie, in 1965, during the time of the massive civil rights movement within the South. With the Voting Rights Act being promised to be signed by then president Lyndon Johnson, Ellie leaves everything she knows and loves behind to work for a program called SCOPE. Nobody can understand why she is doing it, including her best friend Brenda and her boyfriend, none other than Reed Miller, but Ellie feels that she doesn't need their approval to do the right thing.

Ellie begins working with SCOPE, canvassing predominantly black neighborhoods with fellow civil rights worker, Winston Madison. Ellie becomes taken with him, and vice versa, though they both know and understand that their feelings for one another cannot go further than friendship for fear of consequences. But, they let it go too far. After an incident in which Win is injured by her own brother, Rev. Greg Fillburn sends her home. Thinking she could get back into her families' good graces, she does everything she is told.

But Win writes to her requesting that the two of them see each other. On her instructions, Win meets her in the clearing found in the woods at the end of her street, where Kayla's house now sits in the 2010 storyline. In the clearing is a treehouse, and the two of them make love for the first time. When she is caught by her family, she promises to end things with him.

Win meets her again a few nights later as they had discussed, but their meeting is marred by the arrival of the KKK. Win is beaten, and dragged by a truck that Ellie sees now belongs to Reed and she is certain that he was involved, though his innocence shines through, even over the years. Ellie nevers finds Win's body, knowing that he has been murdered by the KKK and his remains never having been found.

In 2010, Ellie has returned to Round Hill after 45 years away in San Francisco, where she decided to reside after Win's demise. She has only returned as her mother and brother's health has declined severely, and she has hopes of repairing the friendship she once had with Brenda despite having a falling out.

Kayla strikes up a friendship with Ellie, though after learning that Reed is her father, she seems to be standoffish with her moreso. But when Kayla saves Buddy, Ellie's brother, from a potentially fatal fire, Ellie decides to put that behind her and basically becomes a confidant for Kayla.

Eventually, after many more mishaps with the house, and Rainie being kidnapped by the mysterious woman with red hair, Kayla is all but ready to put the house on the market until she learns that Ellie was in the treehouse in the clearning, where it has stood the test of time all of these years. She confesses to Kayla what happened back in 1965, and what led to her departure to head West.

Kayla confronts her father, who reassures her that he had nothing to do with it. But, when Reed and Kayla go to the house to speak with Buddy, after Win's remains are found in the woods behind Kayla's house while her fence is being installed, they learn the ugly truth.

Damn near everyone was a part of the KKK in the town back then, with the exception of Reed and Buddy. To Buddy, he was told that his father and his "Uncle" Byron, the county sheriff, had been at a poker game that night, which was also the night that Brenda's husband supposedly fell while working in the nursery, and after his death, Brenda lost their unborn child from grief.

But, in the end, Kayla realizes that the mysterious woman causing her so much grief the last few months was Brenda, and that Ellie's entire family, with the exception of Buddy, was involved in Win's murder. Her mother, Miss Pat, even confesses to being the one to drive the truck, Reed's truck, with Win tied to the bumper with a rope through the town since nobody else would do it.

And Brenda's husband didn't die in an accident; Ellie had actually kicked him off the ladder that he was trying to climb to get into the treehouse, causing his death and to Brenda, leaving her life in disarray ever since.

While Ellie is happy to finally have answers, she knows that it is time to leave Round Hill for good. Buddy's heart finally gave out, and after a celebration of life, has decided to have her childhood home demolished. She will return to San Francisco where she belongs, and has always felt she has belonged. She and Reed have renewed their friendship after 45 years of distance, and she is thankful to learn that he had nothing to do with Win's murder.

Kayla and Rainie's life also gets better. With Brenda long gone and no longer a threat to her or Rainie, the two of them begin to welcome families into the new neighborhood, finally meeting a single divorcee with a little girl the same age as Rainie. Life is going well for her.

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‘DAY OF RECKONING’ ANNOUNCED FOR DECEMBER 23 AS RIYADH SEASON

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Published: November 15, 2003

‘DAY OF RECKONING’ ANNOUNCED FOR DECEMBER 23 AS RIYADH SEASON WELCOMES ANTHONY JOSHUA, DMITRY BIVOL, AND JAI OPETAIA FOR HISTORIC NIGHT OF BOXING

Anthony Joshua will headline a historic night of boxing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as he faces a ‘Day of Reckoning’ on Saturday, December 23  - along with world champions Dmitry Bivol and Jai Opetaia.  His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced today that Riyadh Season 2023 will play host to the ‘Day of Reckoning’, featuring some of the most famous boxing world champions and leading contenders from the top weight divisions at Kingdom Arena. An unprecedented line-up on a single night of boxing, the ‘Day of Reckoning’ will see two-time unified World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua go up against Otto Wallin as the pair close in on challenging for World Title honours, while former WBO World Champion Joseph Parker takes on the ‘Bronze Bomber’ and former WBC World Title holder, Deontay Wilder, with IBF No.1 contender Filip Hrgovic fighting Mark De Mori in another Heavyweight shootout. His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), said: “The ‘Day of Reckoning’ fights constitute the highly anticipated event offered by Riyadh Season for boxing fans this year. It brings together a number of world boxing champions in groundbreaking bouts." Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn said: “We are delighted to be returning to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Riyadh Season and for what will ultimately be a historic event for our sport. I would like to thank His Excellency Turki Alalshikh for providing us with this fantastic opportunity. Anthony Joshua needs no introduction. He has his sights set firmly on becoming a three-time World Heavyweight Champion and I believe you will witness yet another memorable performance from AJ on December 23 when he faces Otto Wallin. Both Dmitry Bivol and Jai Opateia have chances to showcase their world class talents on a major stage and we look forward to exploring big fights in the Kingdom for both boxers with Queensberry, Goldstar and the NEC in the near future. Bivol will once more underline why he is one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters on the planet when he collides with Lyndon Arthur and reigning IBF Cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia will undoubtedly deliver an incredible, destructive display against Ellis Zorro. I cannot wait. It will be a special spectacle for fight fans all over the world and an extravaganza not to be missed." Two-time World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua said: "I said at the start of this year that my plan was to begin my journey of activity. Three fights in 12 months two victories and one pending. I am grateful to his Excellency Turki Alalshikh for the opportunity to fulfil my plan. I am fully focussed on December 23 and finishing the year in good fashion. It will be an incredible night of world class boxing.” WBA World Light-Heavyweight Dmitry Bivol said: “I have just recently come back from a great event in Saudi Arabia and now I will have the opportunity to fight there. I am excited and looking forward to fighting Lyndon, his record and his belt are a motivation for me.” IBF and Ring Magazine World Cruiserweight Champion Jai Opetaia said: “There’s a big part of me that’s so grateful to be part of this card but I’ve earned my spot here and on December 23 I will show why I’m the best Cruiserweight in the world and the king of the division. Now I’ve got to train hard and it doesn’t matter who is put in front of me, I have to beat them. I have a new mission, so let’s get it done. I’m ready. This is what I do.” The ‘Day of Reckoning’ comes after the ‘Battle of the Baddest’, which was held on October 28 during the opening of Riyadh Season 2023, in which Tyson Fury defeated Francis Ngannou. The fourth edition of Riyadh Season, themed "Big Time," offers many entertainment options and experiences. It continues to attract visitors from across the globe to Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, during the winter months, providing them with the opportunity to partake in thousands of concerts, exhibitions, and other distinctive entertainment events. Notable celebrities and prominent international brands contribute to the grandeur of this occasion. Tickets for events and experiences in the zone can be reserved through the WeBook application by accessing the following link: http://onelink.to/wbkapp

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 THESE DIRTY DADDIES ARE IN BLOOM!  The Dirty Daddies 2023 Spring Anthology is now live!!! Universal: https://geni.us/DirtyDaddies23BLURB:This is no April Fool’s Day joke! Some of your favorite Dirty Daddy authors are teaming up to bring you a spring fling of steamy hot and light-hearted Dirty Daddies stories.

Scrub Daddy by Kara Kelley - If Mr. Clean was helping naughty little girls shine up their act. 1-800-Dial-A-Daddy by Lizzie Day - Dial 1-800-Daddy to make a connection. Seismic Daddy by EJ Frost - A Daddy who knows just how to make his little quake. Goose Daddy by Kessily Lewel - That’s one mean Daddy =P Demon Daddy by J.D. Amore - A Daddy so bad he’ll make you feel like you’re in heaven. Appliance Daddy by Raisa Greywood - He’ll make sure you’re cooking with gas. Tentacle Daddy by M.A. Innes - This Daddy Dom is a sucker for his baby boy. Belt Daddy by Shane Starrett - He’s going to take his angel in hand until she learns to watch her mouth stop using puns (sadly for him, that will never happen). Cheese Daddy by Golden Angel - It’s not easy being this cheesy. Virgin Daddy by Stella Moore - No Daddy can possibly be ready for this princess’ demands. Demolition Daddy by Kelly Dawson - He’s going to break down the walls of her emotions and renovate her heart. Hover Daddy by Layne Daniels - It’s not a leash, it’s a safety tether! Plumber Daddy by Ellie Rose - Let Daddy clean your pipes. WereBear Daddy by S. Cinders - Fast, furious, and furry. Prepper Daddy by Sue Lyndon - What happens in Daddy’s bunker, stays in Daddy’s bunker. Lumber Daddy by Chloe Kent - That’s not wood in his pocket … or is it? Curling Daddy by Stella Shelton - Looking for the perfect little girl to warm his ice cold heart. Cotton Candy Daddy by Aster Rae - This Daddy is so sweet, he’ll give you cavities. Accountant Daddy by Rogue London - You can count on him. Sparkle Daddy by Maren Smith - The only person he’ll sparkle for is his baby girl. Chess Daddy by Emily Tilton - This Daddy is going to use a gambit to checkmate his Queen. #releaseblast #releaseblitz #releaseday #bookbirthday #booklaunch #newrelease #availablenow #nowlive #newbooks #dirtydaddies #daddyromance #ageplayromance #eroticromance #romancenovels #romancebooks #romancecollections #romanceanthologies #bookbuzz #bookish #books #reading #booklovers #readers

[your3fundamentaltruths]

my favorite partner

With love to a lovely fandom, a continuation of my most popular Polin drabble on AO3, the color green, in honor of Polin Day. (Also related to no matchmaking.) You can also find this one on AO3. Happy Polin Day!

—

“Bridgerton has always thought himself such an easygoing fellow, but he does not much like being thwarted,” Lord Billington comments casually as he leads her to the floor.

“Does anyone, my lord?” Penelope asks rhetorically.

Lord Billington nods. “Touché, Miss Featherington.”

“Especially a man and I daresay our friend in particular is little used to it. Seeing as he is so often able to charm others into bending to his will.”

“But not me and, it seems, not you.”

Not any longer. “I have known him forever,” she says simply, echoing Colin’s earlier words.

“And familiarity breeds contempt?” Lord Billington queries with a grin.

“I wouldn’t call it contempt,” Penelope chides, but she knows her answering smile is cheeky. “Merely an ability to resist his charms.”

Lord Billington laughs loudly. “That probably annoys him more than actual contempt.”

She giggles. “You do know him very well indeed.”

“I vow I can feel his eyes boring into my back even now,” Lord Billington informs her with a smirk that she's quite sure she mirrors.

They have a lovely waltz, for Lord Billington is a fine dancer and excellent company, so much so that she thinks it a pity it is unlikely to be repeated. Not only because Lord Macclesfield had to nudge him in the first place, but also because, unlike his fellow Determined Bachelors, Lord Billington has no mama or aunt to pressure him to attend society events at least occasionally. It is likely only his friendship with Colin that has him making an appearance at a Bridgerton ball and Colin seems so very cross with him that she is not sure he’ll be able to count on another invitation any time soon.

—

Much to Penelope’s surprise, on the rare occasions Lord Billington does make an appearance in a London ballroom, he always saves a dance for her, even after he is married.

His wife Ellie is a lovely woman and doesn’t mind a bit both because she befriends Penelope immediately (we redheads must stick together) and because she knows her husband would not be himself if he did not take every opportunity to tease and torment one of his old friends.

And it certainly torments Colin whenever the now-formerly very rakish earl escorts her to the floor.

It seems Colin really does not like being thwarted.

—

Even after she is married, Lord Billington makes a point of asking Penelope to dance with him at the first ball she attends after her secret is revealed. “For old times' sake, Lady Whistledown?” he says with a wink as the strains of the waltz begin.

The invitation had had their proper address crossed out, with Lady and Lord Whistledown written in a distinctly masculine hand just above. At the time, her husband had been amused.

She expects he is less amused now.

“If you try to claim my wife’s waltz, I will bludgeon you right here in your own ballroom.”

Right in one. She knows him so well.

“If you really must murder me, do try to do it cleanly. My wife should hate the unnecessary expense of having my blood scrubbed off the floor.”

Lady Billington is unable to stifle a snicker, but quickly composes herself to nod solemnly.

“Taking ‘lovesick newlywed’ a bit far, though, eh?” Lord Billington can't resist ribbing him further. “I expected it what with how sickeningly sweet you were at your wedding, but I thought you would’ve mellowed some after all that romantic drivel at the Hastings ball. What a spectacle you made of yourself, old boy.”

“It was lovely and very grand,” the usually quite sensible Lady Billington says approvingly, elbowing her husband disapprovingly. “A fitting swan song for the cleverest lady in London.”

“Oh, I don’t know about cleverest. Second cleverest, I’d say, unless we are out of town,” says Lord Billington affectionately.

“Speaking of lovesick,” Colin mutters in the other couple’s direction before taking her hand. “I do believe this is my dance.”

“I suppose it must be, if only to prevent a homicide.”

“Only for that reason?” he asks airily.

“I should not like to be widowed so soon after our marriage because you were hanged for murdering a peer of the realm. And I’d hate to lose my favorite partner, you know,” Penelope replies as they take their positions.

“You do mean me, don’t you?”

“Who else, my love?” she teases. Her eyes widen when he doesn’t answer right away. “Colin Bridgerton! You didn’t really think –”

“I didn’t like not being your first choice,” he confesses with all the bashfulness of a schoolboy as he leads her gracefully through the steps of the dance.

She can’t help smiling. Goodness, but he’s absurd. He nearly married another woman her first season and subsequently became quite the rake, likely consorting with more ladies than she cares to consider, but he’s been harboring a secret insecurity over being refused in favor of his friend for a dance. “You ridiculous man,” she scolds affectionately. “I suppose it’s a good thing that I wasn’t often in the position of choosing between eligible gentlemen.”

“But you should’ve been,” he says quietly.

“It was for the best,” she says soothingly. “Otherwise, who knows who might’ve swept me off my feet whilst you wandered?”

“Had I been a bit cleverer, perhaps I wouldn’t have wandered so long or so far before coming home to you.”

Though he’s smiling, he still looks a touch too serious for her taste, so she bites back the quip or into so many other ladies’ arms. “Truly, it gave me time to grow up and become my own woman. Otherwise . . . well, I adored you so that I don’t know that I would’ve bothered to learn who I was apart from you if you’d loved me from the start. Nor would you have had time and space to grow into the man you were meant to be.”

He sighs in that way she knows means he wishes they were not in public so he could kiss her. (Not that that’s always stopped him.) “How is it you always know precisely what to say to me?”

“I know you.”

“That you do, my darling,” he says softly, looking down at her with that look - her look, the one she’s been seeing for a very long time, though it’s only recently she’s come to realize what it meant, to understand that he’d begun to fall long before he knew it himself.

[introvertedfailure]

Drew and his two lovers, Amy and Natalie

[solo-by-choice]

 the problem with both of my big ol queer novella ideas is that they’re both about private eyes and like.... coming up with an actual mystery plot?? hard

[rabbitcruiser]

Ellis Island was made part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument by proclamation of President Lyndon Johnson on May 11, 1965.

[phoenixlionme]

My Favorite Fictional Couples Part 25

NOTE: Be respectful of my choices; the OTPs are not ranked, just of who I thought when making this list.

1. Disney’s Garoyles: Fox + David Xanatos = Foxatos

2. Disney’s Gargoyles: Broadway + Angela = Broangela

3. W.I.T.C.H.: Will Vandom + Matt Olsen = Willmatt

4. W.I.T.C.H.: Taranee Cook + Nigel Ashcroft = Taranigel

5. W.I.T.C.H.: Hay Lin + Eric Lyndon = Hayeric

6. W.I.T.C.H.: Caleb + Cornelia Hale = Rebelguardian

7. Quest for Camelot: Kayley + Garrett = Kayrett

8. Thumbelina 1994: Princess Thumbelina + Prince Cornelius = Thumbelius

9. Klaus 2019:  Jesper Johanssen + Alva = Jesva

10. Pixar’s Up: Carl Fredrickson + Ellie Fredrickson = Carlellie

[diarioelpepazo]

La mejor noche de boxeo de la historia en Arabia Saudí con Joshua, Bivol, Wilder... Impresionante cartelera este sábado en Riad ENRIQUE MELLADO Los petrodólares han logrado que dos rivales como los promotores Frank Warren y Eddie Hearn se den la mano en público por primera vez en su vida, pero también que el mundo del boxeo haya obtenido una de las carteleras más interesantes jamás conformadas. Este sábado tiene lugar la esperada velada 'Day of Reckoning' (Día del Juicio Final). Por desgracia, no habrá ningún púgil mexicano. Los combates de Riad Anthony Joshua (26-3, 23 KOs vs Otto Wallin (26-1, 14 KOs) | peso pesado Deontay Wilder (43-2-1, 42 KOs) vs Joseph Parker (26-0-1, 22 KOs) | peso pesado Dmitry Bivol (21-0, 11 KOs) vs Lyndon Arthur (21-1, 16 KOs) | semipesado Daniel Dubois (16-0, 13 KOs) vs Jarrell Miller (26-0-1, 22 KOs) | peso pesado) Jai Opetaia (23-0, 18 KOs) vs Ellis Zorro (17-0, 7 KOs) (peso crucero) Arslanbek Makhmudov (18-0, 17 KOs) vs Agit Kabayel (22-0, 15 KOs) | peso pesado Frank Sánchez (23-0, 16 KOs) vs Junior Fa (20-2, 11 KOs) | peso pesado Filip Hrgovic (16-0, 13 KOs) vs Mark De Mori (41-2-2, 36 KOs) | peso pesado La punta de lanza sin duda serán los combates de Anthony Joshua y Deontay Wilder. Choca que incluso 'The Bronze Bomber' haya aceptado no estar en la última pelea del cartel, aunque ambas sean coestelares. Los dos excampeones del peso pesado deberían enfrentarse a posteriori como parte de las 'Riyadh Season' que se iniciaron con el duelo entre Fury y Ngannou. Precisamente el choque que protagonizarán 'Gypsy King' y Usyk será el siguiente gran evento de esta apuesta de Arabia Saudí por el boxeo. 'Day of Reckoning', el espectacular trailer para la velada del 23 de diciembreTwitter Joshua vs Wallin En el plano deportivo esta velada podría haber sido redonda con Joshua y Wilder frente a frente, pero lo cierto es que los dos cuentan con rivales de bastante entidad. Nadie debe minusvalorar al aguerrido Otto Wallin, que puso en apuros a Tyson Fury e incluso le causó una tremenda brecha que pudo terminar con el invicto del campeón. Aquello sucedió en 2019 y desde entonces el sueco ha ganado todo, si bien sólo ha tenido un gran rival como Murat Gassiev. No hace ni tres meses de eso, pero esta oportunidad era irrechazable deportiva y económicamente. Llega muy rodado, aunque no sabemos si demasiado. Este combate es un punto de control; si no lo paso, no hay futuro Anthoy Joshua Por su parte, Joshua ha pasado por las manos de cinco entrenadores en tres años y es consciente de que se la juega: "Sé hacia dónde va mi vida y este combate es un punto de control. Si no lo paso no hay futuro. Mi corazón, mi alma y cada célula de mi cuerpo están enfocados en Otto Wallin". Wilder vs Parker Wilder vuelve a un ring después de más de un año, cuando noqueó Robert Helenius en el primer asalto. Es decir, en los últimos dos años sólo ha competido un asalto. El 'Bombardero de Bronce' probablemente no esté para una pelea larga y lo fiará como siempre todo a su pegada. Por supuesto, el púgil con la derecha más dura de las últimas décadas es el favorito, pero delante tendrá a Joseph Parker. El neozelandés cuenta con mejores fundamentos que su rival, llegó a ser campeón mundial y siempre da la cara, pero la pegada, el alcance y la paciencia del de Alabama para buscar el KO serán difíciles de superar. Y mucho más El duelo en el que más chispas saltarán es en el de Daniel Dubois contra Jarrell Miller, que además en este caso representa al 'malvado' de la película. Están muy picados y 'Dynamite' Dubois acude tras perder con Usyk. Para Miller será la pelea de mayor caché de su carrera, ya que se perdió una con Joshua al dar positivo. Otra de las atracciones de la noche es Dmitry Bivol, aunque su rival Lindon 'King' Arthur no es para tirar cohetes. El caso de Jai Opetaia es para destacar. Ha renunciado a su título mundial por la Federación Internacional de Boxeo (IBF), el cual debía defender

contra Mairis Briedis, para hacer la pelea de Arabia en la que el premio económico era mucho mayor. Ha sido todo un acierto incluir a Filip Hrgovic en la cartelera, pues es un peso pesado formidable al que todos evitan. La pelea entre Makhmudov y Kabayel también abrirá las puertas a grandes combates para uno de los dos. Impresiona el físico del primero, el ruso Makhmudov, que va dejando 'cadáveres' a su paso. Para recibir en tu celular esta y otras informaciones, únete a nuestras redes sociales, síguenos en Instagram, Twitter y Facebook como @DiarioElPepazo El Pepazo/Marca

[weakstream889]

[Live streams Boxing] Watch Deontay Wilder Vs Joseph Parker December 23

The upcoming Wilder vs. Parker bout is scheduled for 12 rounds in the heavyweight division, indicating there's no specific weight limit for the fighters.

This fight is set to be a highlight on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's clash with Otto Wallin. Additionally, fans can anticipate other thrilling matches, including Dmitry Bivol vs. Lyndon Arthur for the WBA Super World Light Heavyweight belt, Daniel Dubois vs. Jarrell Miller, Jai Opetaia vs. Ellis Zorro for The Ring Cruiserweight championship, Frank Sanchez vs. Junior Fa, and Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Agit Kabayel.

As for the stats:

Deontay Wilder enters the ring with a record of 43 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, with an impressive 42 wins by knockout.

Joseph Parker brings a record of 33 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws, securing 23 wins by knockout.

The statistics highlight Wilder's significant power advantage, boasting a knockout percentage of 98% compared to Parker's 70%. This sets the stage for w - 9gl7lfb96w

[karmilleryn]

so i went out for dinner tonight and my server’s name was Lynden:

which is a name i’ve never heard before and i thought it was pretty

but also it immediately made me think of RWRB and how their first kiss was under the linden tree

so then i thought, what if when Alex and Henry have kids, they have a girl and name her Lynden because of that?!

because they’d want a unique name

a) just because they think it’s cooler than a common name but also

b) bc Henry never thought he’d get a choice for shit like that before Alex came around (of course he also thought he’d have to have them with a woman, but that’s a whole other subject way too sad for this post), and

c) to spite Henry’s grandmother if she’s still around by then, and Phillip, who think Henry’s children should have more traditional names (we know Alex loves being contrary, and i think Henry would agree in this case lol)

((EDIT because i just realized this totally randomly last night: it also sounds like “London” so that’s a nice small tribute to Henry’s home

and the only other time i’ve heard a version of this name is the male “Lyndon” of the president LBJ, and I have no idea if he was a good president but it is presidential/political which we know is kind of Alex’s thing, but more importantly, the lakehouse Alex loves is on Lake LBJ, so that would add a lot of meaning for him too))

and like a lot of people, i always hc’d they’d have kids, but didn’t have my heart set on specific names other than Arthur if they have a boy, after Henry’s dad

(and maybe calling him a shortened version of it, like Artie, because it’s cute but also to still differentiate a little even though Henry’s dad’s not around for them to have name mix-ups [lol but also it’s getting sad again sorry])

((EDIT because i just realized this totally randomly last night: i’ve also now heard the idea from someone of doing “Elena” because it’s after Alex’s mom but a more Hispanic version and i really like that, and they could call her something for short to match Artie and to help differentiate… but Ellie would be to close to Ellen, and i don’t think i really like Laney… but anyway, at first i was thinking Lynden could be a middle name, but also i realized Catherine and Catalina are similar, so if they could figure out some combo/middle ground for that, that could be a middle name to name after June even though she goes by June lol and Henry’s mom. so maybe they just need more than one daughter lol. and then maybe with the first names, they wouldn’t need all the last names? because i’d figured Alex would want to keep both of his but the only one that matters to Henry is Fox, so they would both change theirs to/have their kids be Claremont-Diaz-Fox? but that’s still such a mouthful lol))

but now i really like this one!

(it’s not too “stupid modern baby names made up by suburban moms,” is it? [tried to link a post there, but it didn’t work in the original post or in replies or in a reblog, so I’m gonna put a screenshot of the link here so maybe you can c&p if you’re on mobile and have the newer feature of being able to c&p text from screenshots, which is like my favorite thing ever lol, or type from scratch:])