#elmira 2024

[deebeeus]

Fresh from the Folkway Music booth at the Elmira Vintage Guitar Show, and most definitely the unique-est guitar in the whole room, a FACTORY BLACK 1965 Gibson ES-355!How many (original) black 355s have you seen??

[yangularoo]

Art Fight revenge and a bday present for SapphireSpider on AF !

Roo on AF

[grantmentis]

Greg Fargo, new PWHL New York coach, qualifications and interesting facts:

2008-2012 Elmira College Women’s Hockey Coach (DIII) ECAC West coach of the year 2009 and two time nominee for for AHCA Coach of the Year

Colgate women’s hockey head coach from 2012 to now winning AHCA coach of the year in 2018 and ECAC coach of the year in 2021. He helped Colgate win their first ECAC championship and then two more. Led the program to their first two frozen four apperances in 2018 and 2024

Assistant coach for the Canadian women’s hockey u-18 team in 2016

Some notable past players he coached/helped develop in college who aren’t in this draft: Annika Zalewski, Breanna Wilson-Bennett, Olivia Zafuto, Jessie Eldridge, Catherine Quirion, Bailey Larson, Malia Schneider, Tanner Gates, Rosalie Demers, Kristýna Kaltounková, Avery Pickering, Elyssa Biederman, Sydney Morrow,

Current PWHL draft prospects that Fargo had coached: Noemi Neubauerová, Danielle Serdachny, Sydney Bard, Dara Greig, Allyson Simpson, Kayle Osborne, Kaitlyn O’Donohoe

[lightofraye]

https://www.tumblr.com/rrahuntersblog/756303389366878208/you-lot-need-to-learn-to-stop-projecting-your

I’m so sorry, but this got long. I hope you don’t mind posting my countering this anon's BS claims. I know you didn’t have the patience to do it yourself, but I can’t just let those ridiculous assumptions pass. If you’re willing, please find my rebuttals below.

"Deluding yourself to actually believe he hates Misha when he doesn’t.

- Who said Jensen hates Misha? Most Misha critical people certainly said Jensen looks like he doesn’t enjoy Misha's Elmira (?) (From Loony Toons) like hugs. And we have said they are not besties, but former colegues/work friends, at best.

"It’s not Jensens fault that he has to try to be the peace keeper between the fandom, Blame the fandom not Misha or Jensen.

- When has Jensen ever lifted a finger to play peacekeeper? He’s too afraid of upsetting his physcho stans to grow a pair and confront haters. Jared is the one who tries to keep the peace, even though he is the one who gets the most irrational hate thrown at him.

- Also, Misha is VERY MICH to blame for the fracture in fandom, and fur deliberately feeding heller delusions.

"And Jensen didn’t Pander last night, that’s just your projection,"

- Sorry, Anon. You don’t know what Jensen thinks anymore than we do. So the fact that you THINK he ISN'T pandering is simply YOUR projection. I think he was, which means he was laying his Misha praise on thick.

"And to say that Jensen is not close to Misha when crew members and other cast members has stated for years that Jensen and misha are particularly close to each other"

- Can you produce proof of that beyond the cast and crew saying they ALL get along, where they actually single out Jensen and Misha as "particularly close"? I’m guessing no.

- What is VERY well documented is recurring cast, guest stars, and Misha himself describing how J2 were so close that they basically existed in their own bubble, one that Misha was left out of often

"and Jensen said that he honestly loves Misha as a friend multiple times."

- 🙄 ALL of the cast, or many, have said they ALL love each other. Apparently, Jared and Misha say, or said in the past, "Love you, brother," too. This is NOT special to Jensen and Misha.

- Also, it is questionable how sincere it was, seeing as Misha has repeatedly thrown Jensen under the destiel bus. … when Jensen was very clearly annoyed by the invadice fandom response to the ship. That isn’t what you do if you love your friend.

- Jensen also takes shots and small digs at Misha just as often, if not much more so, than he gives him praise. So, doesn't that mean he hates Misha? Probably not. Doesn’t it make them besties? Probavky not. Also, do you truly think the entire SPN cast, even the ones on the con circuit, truly all "love" each other? Seems unlikely to me. Getting along is not love. And there is also a hierarchy among the cat, and J2 are together at the top. I think a Jensen likes a Rob a whole lot more than Misha, before you think I’m trying to blindly argue in Hared's favor.

“It’s clearly your feelings of hatred for misha that you project this obvious lie about Jensen and Misha not being close."

- It’s clearly your gullibility and slavish love for Misha and a stupid ship that makes you blind to the fact that actors can say something on stage, for the benefit of the audience, without it actually being a true reflection of their personal lives.

- Also, Jensen and Misha themselves noted that they hadn’t spoken, spoken NOT seen, each other for several moths between the last con of 2023 and the first con of 2024. That sounds super "close," to me.

"Grow up and open your eyes"

- Perhaps you should take your own advice, dear. Stop believing anything Misha Pandering Queerbaiter Colins says, and you’ll be closer to seeing the more likely reality of the situation. Jensen, in fact, probably dies not hate Misha, but I sincerely doubt he thinks about him much when he isn’t standing in front of him at a con, either.

- People who have loved J2’s closeness over the years had evidence like them living together and vacationing together to support their friendship. Cockles fans have one PR boat trip and Misha milking the fact that Jensen let him stay at his apartment when filming on occasion (something that I think Jared did, too. But I wonder why Misha only shared about one … pandering, perhaps?). Misha filmed for like 3 days a week when he worked, so that doesn’t have to make them overly close, either.

Anyway Anon, stop just believing lip service because you want it to be true, and pay attention to actions, and things like body language and tone of voice. Those things can tel, you more at times than words.

Hi there!

Thanks for the rebuttal.

Here it is.

I appreciate it.

[hannahhook7744]

I Don’t Know Why All The Trees Change In The Fall, But I Know You’re Not Scared Of Anything At All;

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Summary: Isabela’s son is a mama’s boy. Trigger Warnings: Confusion, fear, jealousy, thoughts of violence, swearing, blasphemy, anger issues, and repeated use of the word ‘stupid’. Encantober 2024: Leaves. The way Isabela is thinking of Pedro is based off this wonderful fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/37560733/chapters/93751921

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Arlo Emo Marquez Madrigal, son of Isabela Rojas Madrigal and Bubo Marquez, at five years old didn't yet know why all the trees changed in the fall (or why the leaves changed whenever his mother wanted them to). 

Or whether Snow White's house was near or far away. 

But one thing he did know without a doubt was that his mamá wasn't scared of anything at all. He knew this because he'd seen it first hand, on multiple occasions.

He'd seen her chase off the mean old dead fish lady with a cactus after she insulted his mamá’s Tío Bruno. 

He'd seen her chase off his papá’s mean old papá and hermanos with an Épée. 

He's seen her chase the donkey farmer with a chancla after he tried to ask Tía Luisa to help him catch the donkeys again on Christmas morning. 

Arlo had even seen her pick up spiders with her bare hands and had seen her wrestle one of her potato people out of Parce’s mouth  and send the jaguar to the corner. 

So, yeah. Arlo or Mi pequeña flor, as his mamá liked to call him, knew that his mamá wasn't scared of anything at all and he'd even wager all of his allowance with Primo Camilo on it if he hadn't been banned from gambling by his padres. 

Which was exactly why when, during his gift ceremony, his hair went from soft and dry to liquid-y and move-y he ran in terror straight for his madre without even glancing at his door or his siblings’ new doors because he knew she'd protect him from whatever his gift had done to him and make Casita fix it.

And he knew she would because he had the bestest mommy in the Encanto. “¡MAMI! ¡MAMI! ¡MAMI! ¡MAMI!” 

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To Arlo’s disappointment, mamá couldn't fix his hair. 

His hair, that had gone from wavy and curly and pitch black (like both his parents) to teal water with live, moving goldfish in it—because apparently his gift could affect his appearance far more than just making eyes go from hazel to green like it had with Tío abuelo Bruno. 

Arlo hated it. 

He hated his stupid new hair and wanted his cool old hair that made him look like his parents’ clone back. He hated his stupid Hy-dro-kin-esis or his water bending as Tío abuelo Bruno and Primo Cy called it. He hated that his head was always wet and that he could feel the fish moving, and that his papá and mamá couldn't play with his hair anymore. He hated that he couldn't cuddle with his parents or his siblings and cousins without his hair dripping everywhere. 

Arlo hated his stupid water-filled room that drip, drip, dripped non-stop no matter the time of day. He hated how the water rose when he was upset and how people he didn't know in town kept trying to touch his hair. 

He hated everything about his gift and he hated the miracle and he hated Casita and he hated his Tía Mirabel for handing him her magical door knob during the ceremony.  But most of all he hated his siblings and cousins for getting gifts they loved when he was stuck with one he hated that kept giving him ear infections that Abuela Julieta’s food couldn't heal. 

Why did his hermano Miguel Jr (or Smiley or MJ as he had been nicknamed) get to make shields out of thin air? Why did Miguel Jr get to make a shield bubble that he could run into walls with, without getting a boo-boo when Arlo was stuck with water bending?

Why did his hermana Zoey get to talk to and fix machines that he could befriend while Arlo was stuck with water bending?

Why did Princesa get to make different gasses?

Why did Elmira get to play with music and make things happen?

Why did Claudine get to turn invisible and why did Rachel get to make things come to life by sewing?

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Why did Cesare get telepathy and Cornel get to see the dead and Cy get to see the future like Tío abuelo Bruno did?

And why did Rick get to tell when people were lying?

Why was Arlo the only one with a gift he hated?

Why did Casita and the miracle hate him?

He didn't want this gift. He wanted something cool, like being the next miracle holder or his mamá’s gift! Preferably something like his mamá’s gift. Not a dumb ol’ gift that ruined his hair and ruined his room and ruined his cuddles!

Arlo couldn't even draw the leaves on his mamá’s vines and plants anymore without the water from his hair dripping onto his drawing and dampening the paper!

It wasn't fair!

He wasn't even allowed to swim anymore either ‘cause the adults and bigger kids were scared that they wouldn't be able to see him ‘cause of his hair if he drowned. He loved swimming and now he couldn't. 

He couldn't play outside while it was cold either or sleep in someone else's bed with them without getting everything all wet because of his hair anymore either! It wasn't fair. 

It wasn't. 

And he didn't know why his mamá couldn't fix it— didn’t Casita know that his mamá was the bestest mamá and that she had to listen to her? Didn't the miracle know that?

Arlo hated them for not listening to his mamá and he hated that his mean old gift made his mamá sad. He even tried to hide how much he didn't like his power after he saw how much it upset her but the fish haired boy wasn't sure if he was successful because she kept trying to tell him that he'd grow to love his gift to make him feel better.

That abuelo had picked it out just for him. 

That water was the reason her leaves and vines and leaves and flowers and leaves could live. That his water could save her plants in a drought. Whatever a drought was. 

But it didn't make him feel better—because he knew that his mamá was just lying for his benefit; something that only served to make him despise his gift more because it had turned his honest madre into a liar —which he knew was a bad thing because his bisabuela Alma said that lying was rude and not good and not nice, and that they shouldn't lie. 

And if his madre was a liar because of his gift, then his madre was bad and he didn't want his mamá or his papá to be bad. 

But they were. All because of his useless, awful gift.

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“See how green and lively the water makes the leaves, hijo? Isn't it nice?” Isabela asked, trying to keep the desperation out of her voice as she kneeled in front of her five year old with a big fake, painfully forced smile on her face. 

Hoping that her son wouldn't notice that she was trying to fake it till she made it. It, in this case, being love for her son’s gift. 

Since the mad scientist of a florist, quite frankly, despised her poor little son—who was so much like her that it hurt—’s gift. Maybe the artist would have liked the gift given to her little mini-me if Arlo himself had liked it but she would never know because her Arlo didn't like his gift and didn't want it.

El infierno, her little flower had even gone as far as begging for Casita to take it and his room back. 

It killed her and Bubo to see their son in such pain, especially since they had done everything they could think of to ease the boy's misery with absolutely no results other than Arlo trying to hide how much he was rejecting his gift from them. Which neither of them wanted in the slightest. 

Dios, the first thing Isabela was gonna do when she died was strangle her abuelo for giving her poor flower such a dreadful gift—if he was even responsible for this whole ordeal, that was. Not that the artist doubted that her grandfather was responsible for the miracle and their gifts; oh, no she was fairly confident that that was the case ever since Mirabel had suggested it. Mirabel was hardly ever wrong these days and Abuela had even confirmed that it did sound like something her Pedro would do. 

El absoluto imbécil.

And Cornel did say that Pedro had even admitted to being responsible for choosing the gifts each of them had gotten. 

Oh how she couldn't wait to ring his neck for the gifts he'd given her triplets and for the mischievous nature Camilo had undoubtedly inherited from him. El bastardo.

Dios, Isabela hadn't been this mad since she found out while giving birth that she was having triplets. 

Arlo scowled at the potted plant—something he'd never have done before his disaster of a gift ceremony—scrunching up his nose and hugging what was now his stuffed flower. Glaring at the plant as if it had done something to personally offend him as a fish attempted to swim out of his hair. “ No. ”

Oh, juro por Dios, she was gonna murder her abuelo for a second time when she next saw him.

[rjzimmerman]

From my humble perspective, most bureaucrats working for state or local agencies that "regulate" wildlife are idiots. And, unfortunately, because agencies in states that are predominantly Democrat politically, these bureaucrats tend to be Democrats. Which means they love to throw around state and local regulations that they have no idea how to read in between bites of their donuts and sips of their coffee, and then kill the wildlife species that is otherwise enjoying a nice day because somebody lacked a license. This part of the MAGA obsession with government regulations I understand completely.

I should be arrested, I guess. I don't have a sanctuary, but I have about two dozen squirrels in our yard raiding our bird feeders. So I have bags of peanuts and feed them, hoping the peanut bribery will keep them away from the feeders. Some of the squirrels take the peanuts right from my hand, squat down to chomp and eat, and then look to me with their sorrowful giant eyes for more. I comply.

Excerpt from this Rolling Stone story:

It’s tough to think that a squirrel might tilt the presidential election, but it’s 2024, so here we are. 

It all started last week, when an Instagram-famous rodent named Peanut was taken from a house near Elmira, New York, along with a raccoon named Fred. Peanut had lived with Mark Longo and his wife, Daniela, for the past seven years; Fred had lived there for about five months. Rescuing Peanut from near-death and bonding with him had inspired the couple to start a nonprofit animal sanctuary — P’Nut Freedom Farm — and Fred had been left at their doorstep. 

But then, on Oct. 30, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) raided their home, and after a five-hour search, the two animals were confiscated. According to a statement given to WENY, a local TV station, by the DEC and the county health department, Peanut had bitten one of the investigators, and both animals had to be euthanized in order to test for rabies. 

In a more reasonable timeline, the animals’ caretakers and fans would mourn them, and perhaps it would spark internet discourse on the ethics of keeping wild animals indoors, effectively as pets. (All the other animals in their care live outside.) But like a 2024 Murphy’s law, if something ends up trending, it must become political. 

So when Longo posted about his anger with the DEC for using tax dollars to raid his nonprofit sanctuary, it got picked up by local Republican politicians blaming Gov. Kathy Hochul. Then Elon Musk, the world richest’s man, got involved, meming the squirrel to oblivion while his minions began cranking out AI sludge of former President Donald Trump and Peanut standing triumphantly, together. Trump’s campaign posted on TikTok: “Vote Trump for Peanut.” His account wrote that Peanut was “needlessly murdered by Democrat bureaucrats in New York,” adding: “We will avenge you on Tuesday at the ballot box.” 

By Sunday, the squirrel was on the cover of the New York Post. 

[curatorsday]

Monday, March 4, 2024

Today, I found this great photo of "A Few Who Saw Solar Big Show" in the January 30, 1925 issue of the Elmira Star-Gazette. I'm working on an exhibit celebrating the 1925 total solar eclipse. I said I'd have it open to the public on Friday.

[akaanuar]

Rival Consoles - Gaivotas (Official Music Video) from Erased Tapes on Vimeo.

A film by Vincent Duluc Teenager — Arnoo Abytalypov Teenagers — Jorobek Abytalypov, Yryskeldi Abytalypov and Baeil Baktybekov

Shaman — Burul Usenbaeva Assistant — Baktygul Kaamytova

Production Company — Motion Palace Producer — Louis Arnoux Executive Producers — Neels Castillon, Ariane Cornic & Robert Raths Production Assistant — Raphael Julier

Director of Photography — Adrien Lallau First Camera assistant — Damien Rubinsztajn Camera & Lenses — RVZ

Service production Company — CityLab Local producer — Emirlan Zhakshybaev

Production designer — Nurbek Musaev

Editor — Vincent Duluc-David Colorist — Eudes Quittelier

With the endless help of — Nazira Abylova, Yrysaly Turganbaev, Nuraly Turganbaev, Adyl Jumabekov, Kamil, Elmira Omurzakova, Nargiz Tursunbaeva, Nasiba Alymzhanova, Themis Alzhanova, Rabia Alymzhanova, Firdaus Alzhanov, Khadicha Ismailova, Zuu, Mirlan and Akilbek

Special thanks — Sebastien Rouquet, Pieter Jan Claessens, Pierre Odin, Clarrence Larrivoire, Greg Cohen, Kenza Dhenry-Pages, RVZ and Samuel Renollet

℗© 2024 Erased Tapes Records Ltd.

[evoldir]

Fwd: Graduate position: UVienna.AncientDNA

Begin forwarded message: > From: evoldir@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca > Subject: Graduate position: UVienna.AncientDNA > Date: 21 September 2024 at 06:29:16 BST > To: rdmpage@gmail.com > > > > PhD Position in Ancient DNA Population Genomics, University of Vienna, > Austria (f/m/d)THE POSITION:4-Years PhD Position in Paleogenomics: > Genomic Perspectives on Population Dynamics in Central Europe During > the Late Bronze and Iron AgesThe University of Vienna is offering an > exciting PhD position in the research group of Dr. Elmira Mohandesan, > focusing on paleogenomics and the population dynamics of Late Bronze Age > and Early Iron Age communities in the Carpathian Basin. This project > is a part of an interdisciplinary research initiative that seeks to > uncover the biological, cultural, and environmental transformations > that occurred during this critical period in European prehistory.YOUR > TASKS:This project adopts a holistic approach, combining paleogenomics, > isotope (Strontium, Carbon, and Nitrogen isotopes), carbon-14 dating, > morphological and pathological analyses. The PhD candidate will focus on > the genomics aspect of the project, particularly analysing ancient human > and horse DNA samples to address key questions about population diversity, > mobility, and cultural practices in Eastern and Central Europe during > the Late Bronze Age to Middle Iron Age. The main tasks are outlined below: > > -       Ancient DNA wet-lab experiments (DNA extraction, Illumina >        library preparation, Quality Control, capture enrichment, etc.). > -       Population genetic analysis (phylogeny, PCA, Admixture, etc). > > -       Documentation of data generation, and analysis procedure. > -       Administration, and organisation of the generated data according >        to the Research Data Management (RDM) policy at the University >        of Vienna (https://ift.tt/AiaStPv). > -       Active participation in lab meetings, seminars and journal >        clubs.YOUR PROFILE- Background in evolutionary genetics, >        molecular biology, population genetics, and/or bioinformatics. > -       Bioinformatics skills (e.g., Unix, R, Python, Perl) and >        expertise in NGS genome data analysis are required. > -       Basic wet-lab skills in ancient DNA field are required. > -       Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. > -       Ability to work independently, and efficiently within a multi- >        disciplinary research environment. > -       Proactive and self-motivated personality.WE OFFER:- A 4-years >        funded PhD position remunerated according to the FWF personnel >        costs (gross salary 2.464,80 Euros per month, 14 salaries per >        year based on the Austrian pay roll system). > -       A diverse and supportive team in an inspiring, and international >        setting at the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology >        (https://ift.tt/3h9o1QO). > -       In-person scientific seminars by the invited renowned scientists >        around the world organised through the HEAS platform >        (https://www.heas.at/). > -       Access to cutting-edge scientific infrastructure and >        computational resources through CUBE platform >        (https://ift.tt/2vtKGMa). > > -       Living in Austria’s capital city Vienna, located in the heart > of Europe and ranks as one of the most attractive cities worldwide.HOW > TO APPLY:Please send your application (CV, motivation letter), and > names/contact information of two potential referees to Dr. Elmira > Mohandesan (E-mail: elmira.mohandesan@univie.ac.at) by November > 1st. Preferred starting date: January 2025. > > > > Elmira Mohandesan

[murfreesboronews]

Alvin May Obituary

Alvin “Butch” May, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was born in Elmira, NY to the late Clifford and Mary Mason May. Butch was a 1965 graduate of SRU High School in East Smithfield, PA where he played on the basketball team. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War as a forward observer. Butch lived…

[dilawarmughal980]

Chad Ames Obituary: Remembering a Life of Devotion & Service

Are You Curious To Know About Chad Ames Obituary? The sudden passing of Chad Ames at the age of 42 on April 2, 2024, has left his family, friends, and community in shock and grief. Born and raised in Elmira, Chad made Camillus his home in 2011 when he started his family with his beloved wife, Sarah. He was an accomplished individual with a solid dedication to the environmental sector and community service, impacting all who knew him.

Who Is Chad Ames?

Who was Chad Ames? This question lingers in the air. He was born on June 19, 1981 in Elmira. The Chad Ames obit reveals a remarkable journey. Born and raised in Elmira, he made Camillus, NY, his home. The Chad Ames obituary captures his life’s essence. As an environmental advocate, Chad left an indelible mark. His untimely death at 42 shocked us all. The cause of death, as noted in the Chad Ames obituary cause of death, remains a poignant question.

Chad Ames’s Early Life and Family

Chad Ames’s roots trace back to Elmira. Here, his story began. In 1981, he entered the world. His parents, Donald and Cheri, welcomed him. Later, Bill Thomas became a step-parent. His siblings, Carsyn, Jamie, and Jackie, completed the family. In 2011, Chad made a significant move. Camillus, NY, became his new home.

A Life Well-Lived

Chad Ames lived a life many admired. His sudden passing, detailed in the Chad Ames obituary, left a void in Syracuse, NY. As the Chad Ames obituary Syracuse NY outlined, his contributions were vast. Curious minds often ask, “Chad Ames, who is he?” This query found answers in his dedication to environmental causes and community. The Chad Ames obit provided insight into his character.

Academic Achievements and Professional Legacy

Chad Ames’s academic path set a solid foundation. His journey began at Troy High School and concluded in 1999. Following this, Chad pursued Environmental Studies at King’s College. His thirst for knowledge led him to St. Joseph’s University. There, he earned a Master’s in Environmental Protection. But Chad didn’t stop there. He also acquired an Executive Master’s from Syracuse University.

Survived by Love

In the wake of Chad Ames’s unexpected passing, a poignant question emerges: “Who was Chad Ames?” His obituary in Syracuse, NY, offers a glimpse into his life’s fabric. Chad Ames, more than just a name in the local news, was a beacon of compassion and dedication. His death, a shock to many, leaves behind a family engulfed in love and memories. Sarah, his devoted wife, and their three children embody his enduring spirit.

A Community Comes Together

In response to Chad Ames’s unexpected passing, Camillus unites. Grief over the Chad Ames obituary Syracuse NY draws us closer. Many still grapple with “How did Chad Ames die?” This shared perplexity fosters a communal bond. The Ames obit serves as a rallying point. “Who was Chad Ames?” becomes a collective inquiry. His story, detailed in the Chad Ames Syracuse NY obituary, inspires unity Read More

[hannahhook7744]

The Pressure Cracks In That Old Wooden Floor, Still Creakin' Ever So Softly, And Just Barely Off-key.

Summary: The start of Fuega and Princesa’s (mostly) one sided feud. Encantober 2024: Build. Trigger Warnings: minor violence, minor death threats, and etc.

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If there was one thing that was able to calm Dolores and Mariano's fourth daughter and fifth child, Fuega Alba Guzmán Madrigal, down it was building. 

More specifically, it was building blocks. 

The now one year old redhead adored building blocks and could spend hours upon hours laughing and playing with them. Especially if her Abuelo Félix (the family’s handyman) was the one building with her. 

Like now.

Félix and Fuega were sitting on the floor of the courtyard on a rug Félix’s own father, Alroy, had gifted Dolores and Mariano recently. Making a miniature version of Casita.

And it was a pretty good replica shape-wise, if Félix had to say so himself. 

Which, considering that he was letting little Fuega do most of the work, was surprising. 

Of course, it was at that exact moment something just had to go wrong—because of course, as anyone who'd been a parent, grandparent, or an aunt/uncle would know, was that when you were in a house full of people—most of which were children— things were bound to go wrong at some point. 

Like a fútbol flying right into the miniature Casita they had been building, causing it to explode everywhere as Fuega's eldest sister, Princesa (age 6) ran over trying to stop it. 

Everything went quiet as Fuega stared down at the remains of her Casita. 

And stared.

And stared. 

Before her lip started to quiver. 

“Aw mi pequeña gasolina, don't cry—” Félix cooed quietly as he tried to pick her up, only to be cut off by the loud wail that escaped her. 

Another thing to know about Fuega Alba Guzmán Madrigal? She had the loudest set of lungs in the family. 

And when she started screaming or crying? The whole Encanto could hear. 

“Lo siento, Fuega, Lo siento! Lo lamento—” Princesa held her hands out, trying to sooth her little sister. Only to be cut off by a big wooden block to the face. 

And another. 

And another. 

All while Fuega escaped Félix’s attempts at capture—screaming and shrieking and wailing as she grabbed block after block and launched them at Princesa, Elmira, Oscar, and her primos. Living up to her name. 

“¡Morir! ¡Morir!”

[massispost]

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Armenian Shooter Elmira Karapetyan Participates in Olympic Torch RelayPARIS — Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan took part in the Olympic Torch relay for the 33rd Olympic Games to be held in Paris. The Olympic Torch was brought to Villers-Cotterêts, where the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française, a center dedicated to promoting the French language, was inaugurated last October in the town’s 16th-century mansion. As a representative of the host country for the 10th Francophonie Games in 2027, Karapetyan received the Olympic flame from judoka Arnold Kisoka, who represented the Democratic Republic of the Congo, host of the previous Francophonie Games. The ceremony was attended by notable figures, including French Minister of Sports, Olympic and Paralympic Games Amelie Oudea-Castera; Armenian Ambassador Hasmik Tolmajian; Congo’s Minister of Sports and Leisure Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga; Director of the International Committee of Francophone Games Zeina Mina; Secretary General of the Conference of Ministers of Youth and Sports of Francophone Countries Louise René Tobin; and representatives of regional and municipal authorities. In her address, Ambassador Tolmajian highlighted the historic significance of the event, noting that for the first time in the history of independent Armenia, an athlete representing the country participated in the Olympic flame relay. She emphasized the importance of this moment taking place within the framework of the Paris Olympic Games at Villers-Cotterêts Palace, a site significant for the French language. This, she stated, further illustrates the deep and enduring friendship between the Armenian and French peoples. Ambassador Tolmajian also remarked that Karapetyan’s participation as a representative of Armenia, the host country for the next Francophonie Games, symbolizes Armenia’s dedication to Francophonie and its values.

PARIS — Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan took part in the Olympic Torch relay for the 33rd Olympic Games to be held in Paris. The Olympic Torch was brought to Villers-Cotterêts, where the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française, a center dedicated to promoting the French language, was inaugurated last October in the town’s 16th-century mansion. As a representative of the host country for the 10th Francophonie Games in 2027, Karapetyan received the Olympic flame from judoka Arnold Kisoka, who represented the Democratic Republic of the Congo, host of the previous Francophonie Games. The ceremony was attended by notable figures, including…

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Friday, July 26, 2024

Today, while working on a presentation about embroidery in our collection, I came across this wonderful photo of young women. Sure, it's nice to see them holding all sorts of arts and sciency props to show the wide-ranging interests of the Elmira College Class of 1889, but I'm most interested in the student with the human skull on her lap. Medicine? Theater? Philosophy? Culinary arts?

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2024 olympics Armenia roster

Athletics

Yervand Mkrtchyan (Yerevan)

Boxing

Davit Chaloyan (Gyumri)

Gymnastics

Artur Davtyan (Yerevan)

Vahagn Davtyan (Yerevan)

Shooting

Elmira Karapetyan (Yerevan)

Swimming

Artur Barseghyan (Yerevan)

Varsenik Manucharyan (Yerevan)

Weightlifting

Garik Karapetyan (Yerevan)

Andranik Karapetyan (Vagharshapat)

Varazdat Lalayan (Yerevan)

Wrestling

Arsen Harutyunyan (Masis)

Vazgen Tevanyan (Ararat Parz)

Slavik Galstyan (Yerevan)

Malkhas Amoyan (Yerevan)

Artur Aleksanyan (Gyumri)