#escalater

[beneaththebloodylake]

「You're thinking 'people from Kansai are stingy' aren't you. ... Actually it's just me who's personally stingy.」

literally me but with uk/europe/whatever distinction americans decide to assign me

[generouskittentidalwave]

I want to ask, how do people in China actually view Lego Monkie Kid?

No doubt that Lmk fandom as a whole has a major issue with drowning out the voices of people in China and the fact that this show is based on genuine relfion and mythology that is taken, from what I've heard and seen, quite seriously.

Now I've been a fan of the show for a very long time, so much so that it got me into researching and learning as much as I could about it jttw and the religion and mythology behind it all, which led to some interesting things I've noticed about it and the show as whole.

For one, lmk killing the Jade Emperor so quickly and easily was a bold move, seeing as it's the equivalent, from what I've seen, of taking Jesus and easily disintegrating him by throwing him down a flight of escalaters so hopefully they have an explanation for that later on. There's other things that have been pointed out like it not lining up 100% with the book and some minor things here and there, and people not understanding things cause they never read the book or because some things were changed and it was misinterpreted. However at the same time there have been many jttw adaptions (with this one being unique as it's more of a 'sequal') with some made by America and some made by China that also make changes here and there, from what I've seen and heard that are also loved.

Which leaves me a bit confused and to genuinely ask, how do people in China view lmk? Is it good or bad? Is it respectful or disrespectful? And is it okay for one to like and enjoy the show like me and many MANY others have been? I know it might seem like a silly question, but to overthinkers like me and many others out there (Yeah I see you), it can be pretty draining to think about how you could be enjoying a show that is harming others without you realizing it. So now I created this posts to hear your thoughts on it ^^

I do ask that it is kept civil as it's meant to teach and educate, not offend others or tear people down. I hope to hear your thoughts and learn more about all of this ^^

[qfitpac]

"I think we're both escalaters" never heard a better description of slime and Foolish

[wheelie-sick]

made this post and I kind of want to elaborate on it based on the numerous conversations with the bloc I've had about this recently

for those unfamiliar with the terminology:

the bloc = the group of people in black bloc

black bloc = anonymizing, all black clothing covering every part of your body - usually shortened to just "bloc"

people are afraid of the bloc. this is a good and bad thing. generally the bloc is the group of people taking on risk. they are security, they are escalaters, they are the people committing crimes- both low level and high level. bloc is highly protective, you can slip out and slip back in and be lost in the crowd.

with bloc, part of the goal is to intimidate. fascists are often afraid of us and they should be because we can fight back against them without being caught, without risking legal action taken against us. we have power in bloc. the bloc holds power over counter protesters and hecklers. we have the power to protect- to take on security roles.

....but ordinary people are afraid of us too. when we walk past people panic and rush to their cars. when we show up at protests people worry about escalation. people worry they'll be caught in a violent situation when our presence is often to avoid violence. our presence is protective because people do not want to mess with the bloc and when they do they are met with retaliation.

it is true that when protests escalate it is usually the bloc responsible but most of us are cautious about when and how we escalate. we are not starting riots at a vigil. escalation is supposed to happen in good taste and the majority of us are capable of judging that.

one of the reasons the comrade I was referencing was lighting candles is because people at the vigil were afraid of him. he held an antifa flag, he was bloced up. people did not want to approach him because he was intimidating. the main reason he was lighting candles was to respect the life of Solo Garcia, but the gentleness of the action was in the back of his head. the bloc is not all violence.

[ID: a man in black bloc sitting on the concrete with an antifa flag over his shoulder. he is pulling candles out of a plastic bag and setting them in the center of chalk flowers]

photo courtesy of hoorayjimmy on Instagram

people are hesitant about joining in on protests where the bloc is present. in Albuquerque, the bloc is fairly new. people are not used of seeing a bloc show up to protests and we intimidate them. it takes a lot of time and effort to allow people to adjust to our presence but in the meantime it cuts down our numbers.

we do not want protesters to be scared of us.

and that is why it bothers me that the news only publishes the photos of us facing off with fascists and not the photos of our kindness and gentleness. (but we'd greatly prefer no photos- don't film the bloc) if they are going to film us they should publish both. it is just propaganda to depict us as exclusively violent. violence, when it's necessary, is a part of what we do, yes, but we are multifaceted people.

this is just me spewing my thoughts, don't take this as gospel.

[protography0]

"Proceed To Exit (TOV edition)"

Pictogram/exit sign fanart for "The Oldest View" by Kane Pixels. Made in GIMP.

I was planning a piece of fanart that incorporated an exit sign and then looked those up and realised that - from what I found - there doesn't seem to be some kind of norm for exit signs. Like the figures etc all seem to have different proportions.

Then came the idea to make my own pictogram for the piece I had planned, and then things kinda escalatated from there lol. I imagined what different exit signs for different pieces of media may look like - realised that there *is* media where exit signs even make sense - and well. Was overcome by creative frenzy and made this in less than an hour, returned to it later in the day and further refined it for another 30-40 mins. So, less than 2 hours in total.

I love this. This opens up a couple further possibilities in making art and collages especially (I could use this as part of a grunge poster for example), but also to make fanart of other pieces of media with its own pictograms.

Also, like with pixelart, it is a cool exercise to break things down to their basic shapes and characteristics while keeping it all recognizable, and working in a liminited format is always a fun challenge.

(Please do not look too closely at the perspective of those stairs btw. Instead of going and seriously considering perspective and all that, I just went 'ah, it's a concept, I'll just wing it' XD)

In case anyone is interested in the original version/concept:

[caramelcleopatraa]

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[my-taelicious-kookie]

(ch.2) NORMALITY | jjk high school AU

preview: when they go low, we go lower

"Oh please, would you mind?" Jungkook asked, his eyes lighting up with excitement. The piano was his passion, just as dance was Maria's, so he couldn't hide his thrill at discovering a friend who shared his love for music.

"I'm not that great, honestly," Maria replied, a little self-conscious.

"Come on, you can't be that bad. No parent would invest in a proper piano for their kid if they were terrible at it," Jungkook laughed.

He was right in a way. Maria had become quite good, thanks to Ana who'd spent half her life savings on a high-quality second-hand piano so Maria could have a proper instrument rather than just a basic keyboard. Yet things hadn't turned out quite as planned. Maria had lost interest in piano back in 2012, around the same time she discovered her passion for dance. She had left piano school during her third year to pursue dance, but Ana was hesitant to support this new dream, fearing Maria's enthusiasm might waver. Ana insisted Maria practice on her own until she proved her dedication. Maria did go on to win a few dance competitions, enough to show her potential, though Ana never mentioned enrolling her in a dance school. Maria understood why; she knew her mum couldn't afford it, so she kept practicing solo, learning only so much on her own.

"Honestly, I'm not great. Don't judge a book by its cover," she said, almost backing out.

"Then let me be the judge," Jungkook persisted, giving her an encouraging smile.

Maria, shy but eager not to disappoint, finally gave in and pulled out an old sheet music from her piano lessons.

"Wait, you're in grade two?" Jungkook asked, laughing when he saw the sheet.

"Wow, way to make me want to play," Maria replied, rolling her eyes.

Jungkook's laughter faded as he realised he might have offended her. "Sorry! You don't have to play if you don't want to," he offered gently.

Maria sighed in relief, then shared her story about how her passion had shifted and how her mum's limitations had affected her dance pursuits. Jungkook listened, a bit disappointed as he'd been hoping they could become "piano buddies." He smiled softly. "I bet you would've been an amazing pianist if you'd kept going."

That evening, after Jungkook went home, Maria lay in bed feeling unexpectedly happy. She'd shared a piece of herself with someone new and felt understood.

June 10th - The Performance

It was finally the day of the talent show, and 'The X Team' - as Alaina insisted on calling it - consisting of Maria, Alaina, Brenda, Jimin, Jungkook, Isabella, and Jayda was ready to bring energy and a little chaos to the stage. Their performance was a wild medley of songs, starting with an intense dubstep beat that immediately grabbed the audience's attention. They transitioned smoothly into Primadonna Girl by Marina, followed—unexpectedly—by the quirky Korean song Gwiyomi, which threw the crowd for a loop. Next up was a dubstep remix of PewDiePie's most iconic quotes, pushing the audience to the edge with the sheer variety. They wrapped up the set with I Don't Care by Icona Pop, the crowd's favourite part, as they broke out into dance tricks that had everyone on their feet, cheering for more.

Their unpredictable choice of music might have overwhelmed a casual listener, but the energy was undeniable. The audience was left buzzing, clapping, and calling for an encore.

When the results were announced, The X Team came in third place and, to their delight, also won the Audience Favourite award. Meanwhile, the other team—consisting of Hoseok, Mia, Clara, Maddie, and Faye—walked away empty-handed. While all of them were phenomenal dancers, their performance lacked stage presence as well as the unity and chemistry that The X Team's had, making it less memorable.

Just as the day seemed to be wrapping up on a high note, chaos erupted. The losing team accused The X Team of cheating, furious over the results. What started as whispers quickly escalated into a heated argument, with the 15-year-old dancers launching into a full-blown shouting match.

"Cheating? What the hell could we have done?" Maria shot back, holding her ground as her teammates rallied around her.

"Yeah, we fucking worked just as hard as you!" Alaina added, crossing her arms defiantly.

"You guys probably paid off the judges!" Clara sneered.

"Oh, please, just say you're mad you didn't win anything," Jayda chimed in, rolling her eyes.

"Maybe if you actually worked as a team instead of a bunch of solo acts, the judges and the crowd would have liked you better!" Isabella shot back, her voice full of sass.

Hoseok scowled. "We're better dancers than you by miles, that's for sure."

"I didn't say that dingbat," Jayda pointed out before getting accused of anything.

"Everyone calm down," Jimin said, trying to diffuse the tension, though he too was visibly annoyed.

The bickering continued until a teacher finally intervened, breaking up the squabble. Jimin sighed in relief, he really didn't like drama, let alone being involved in one.

As they left the venue, Maria's team couldn't help but feel a mix of pride and exhilaration. They'd pulled off an unforgettable performance, won over the crowd, and proven that sometimes, it's not about individual talent but about how you work together.

"Damn, if putting myself on stage means I'd be able to witness juicy drama like this, I'd gladly do it everyday." the unproblematic Brenda mumbled.

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[electromancypodcast]

Episode 8 is here! This is a pretty pivotal episode so I won't spoil anything.

[kutputli]

I planned to rewatch season 2 of Ted Lasso doing my Nate notes before watching season 3, but the torrent dropped and I was weak. So since I seem to have decided to break my lurker mode and get into participatory fandom after mumblemutter years, forewith! Oh also, I propose a #Safe for Nate Fans tag for ease of finding posts of likeminded people. :)

I find myself watching the show with a split conciousness. Which is always how I watched it. In one way, I watch it in ‘normal’ mode, which is to say through a white gaze, which I’ve cultivated through decades of watching white media and being perfectly able to enjoy and appreciate it. When I do that, I’m able to spread my attention wide and indulge my curiousity about all the characters. (I’ve never had much affection for either Ted or Rebecca, so I look around them to see what the rest are doing. Roy, Trent, and Sam the most, and then Keeley and Jamie.)

But reading fannish posts about the show, and reading fic, inevitably gets me into the second mode of watching, which is as a person of colour, watching a show made by white people, which has a few (so few!) characters of colour. And oh boy, the defensive tension that envelopes me as I watch it that way.

All of which is to say, its very hard to code switch between both. Either I can be in one mode and complain about the absence of Trent when teased with James Lance in the series regular credits, and I can writhe in the excruciating agony that is Roy and Keeley’s shattering heartbreak as they go through their super mature super friendly concious decoupling and to wonder where the fuck a constantly crying Keeley came from and when she hung out with Higgins so often... or.

Or I can talk about how I automatically notice every non-white body in every frame, and start counting them in every scene with extras.

And since I guess there will be enough posts doing the former, that I can like and agree with, I might as well do the latter.

I am so angry about Sharon being given a (presumably) white boyfriend. Because the ultimate signaling that a Black woman is successful is for her to have a conventionally hot, thin, tall, WHITE man. Fucking yuck.

Meanwhile Nate... Jesus. Watching him be cruel to people below him is just painful. That moment when he ignores the hello from the Black woman on the escalater... ugh. And there’s always the explanation that he is so caught up in his own head and his paralysis of social interaction, but still. It’s wrong, and it hurts to watch. I can’t bear people who are rude to employees, and I’m so angry with Nate for doing that. And I’m also angry that I have to keep pointing out to myself, in response to the fannish reactions I’m anticipating, that none of what he is doing is worse than the way Rebecca treated her employees. (And probably how Cartrick treated the players?) The dum-dum line is just terrible, but then again, Ted Lasso told Nate to call his players big dumb pussies, so...

Nate’s new colleagues! Disco is entertaining! I enjoy how he does not seem to be judging Nate, and has an eager terrier vibe of his own. It would be nice if they could be friends.

Rupert’s PA Ms. Kakes, that pallid zombie lady, is interesting, because here’s my prediction. She’s kind of Rupert’s new Higgins. So she probably has to help him bring his women in and out. I suspect at some point Rupert will either sexually harass her, or do something else that she feels responsibility for, and Nate is going to side with her over Rupert. And that (to call back to Keeley’s line about how the previous business in her new office got shut down) is going to be how Nate will help take down Rupert. (I did enjoy the casual mention of the Sacklers as Rupert’s friends to signpost that he is Truly Evil and The Worst. Yes Rupert, you are.)

I am also enjoying the hell out of watching the craft both Anthony Stewart Head (Giles!) and Nick Mohammed are bringing to their scenes, because they are both being so very layered. Rupert just keeps flipping on a dime between genuinely charming and flirtatiously encouraging, and coldblooded threats (he totally staged that car tow, like he got Robbie Williams cancelled). And Nathan... can hold his own! He’s getting so much better and being able to keep up with the social interaction, and respond to the situation as needed, and yet maintain a bit of his own voice and opinion (on his face, if nowhere else.) I honestly thought Nate would just let them tow the car away and try to get it back quietly afterwards, out of shame, but he spoke up for his ride. (And of course the parallels - Nate gave Ted a ride in his car on his first day, Rupert gave Nate a car on his first day.)

And now, Nate’s first press conference! (And of course, all the parallels with Ted’s)

“I’m pretty sure I said wonderkind” - this is at the heart of the Problem of Nathan. Because, he didn’t. I’ve gone back and watched it. We’ve all gone back and watched it. We’ve seen Jan Maas point out to him his mistake. But Nathan just doesn’t let it go. He keeps sticking with the lie. Has he convinced himself about it too? I honestly can’t tell. But here’s the thing. This is a character who has for years, for decades, been dealing with lies and gaslighting and omissions - structurally, by being the kind of person he is in the place he is in. He was told he was worthless, and only capable of being a kitman, and of course I can fill in all the lies a brown man in post-Brexit Britain gets met with, just while walking down the street. Colin and Isaac and Jamie all acted like they had never bullied him. Rebecca taking actions that anyone with a knowledge of the game and the club like Nate has would be able to tell were harmful, and then just acting like she was always everyone’s well wisher. People in power lie, and the structure supports their gaslighting and their rewriting of of history. So that’s what Nate is doing, stubbornly pushing his own stupid, ridiculous lie at all the powerful people he aspires to be a part of. This is the part where I’d like to sit Nate down and ask him what his morals really are. Does he want to make of himself a Rishi Sunak or Bobby Jindal? Is he that self-serving and hypocritical?

There are two reasons why I know Nate to be better than the average self-serving conservative desi sell-out: One is the deep vein of feminism and sensitivity that runs through him - his inner critic is as harsh on him about the misogynistic mistakes he makes as about the social cues he fumbles. And the second is that, unlike Ted (who cares about people) and Rebecca (who cares about winning), Nate cares about the game. He has a deep love for football, which is what fuels his knowledge of it. And unlike Rupert, I don’t think Nate hungers for power (though he definitely misuses what power he now has). I think Nate hungers for belonging - for being included, for having the right to be considered an inalienable part (of the game, of the people, of the nation). The only way out is through, but I hope that we will find a distinction between the way Rupert loves the game - wanting ownership and control, and how Nate loves the game - wanting inclusion and celebration of his own talents in improving it.

But back to that press conference. Nate having the soundtrack of an impending panic attack like Ted had is a bit on the nose, and I get that the show wants us to keep comparing how Ted deals/dealt with a situation vs how Nate does. But, I’m sorry, you just cannot keep making 1:1 comparisons between a well off white American and a middle class brown Britisher. As Nate keeps futilely reminding the narrative - he has a right to be here, he belongs!

What I find frustrating and fascinating is the entire absence of any discussion of Nate as a person in Richmond - Higgins and Rebecca are alone, watching his press conference, and there is not one personal remark about him - oh, he’s really gone grey now! Has he lost weight? His contract was generous enough for him to have not needed to leave, right? Something? Anything! Even Beard and Roy and Ted - all we get is a “that little shit” from Roy. It’s all of Nate’s worst fears - they don’t know him, they don’t remember anything about him, they don’t talk about him. Contrast that with how much Rebecca talks about Rupert. Whatever happened to ‘be curious, not judgemental’? I actually think that’s rubbish - I am both curious AND judgemental of things that bother me, but why is no one gossiping about their assistant coach suddenly fucking off?

Besides the journalist who asked the sewer photo question to Nate, there was another older Black woman journalist in the funky flowy top. I hope one of them becomes the Trent Crimm to him. Though its nice to see Marcus Adebayo get his full byline at the Independent. Marcus’s article says, “Harsh words from Shelley for the club and coach who raised from obscurity as the kitman to assistant coach” and yet again - the same misleading narrative of white saviorism and enforced gratitude. Ted needed Nate’s help to do the job he was unqualified to do, and Nate gave his extra labour, skill and help for a full season without any recompense. For all of Ted’s being nice about Nate on a personal level (and I do believe in the genuineness of that niceness) he has not reversed this narrative of what Nate owes to him.

And that is the Problem of Ted Lasso. Ted values personal kindness and generosity over structural change which is both why he fails to be an actual friend to the first person (of colour) who was kind to him when he came to the UK, and also why he is failing as a coach to get his team to the victorious position his boss wants him to take it to.

And then we see Ted Lasso ‘fighting back’, as Rebecca begs him to. (A note that marginalised people are often not perceived as fighting back against the structural injustices that attack them daily; they are mostly portrayed by the dominant framing as just ‘combative’ and ‘angry’.)

This scene is doing a lot of work, and I think of it as emblematic of the show (and the writers) greatest strengths and weaknesses both. The show is good at craft and writing and flipping from emotion to comedy to pathos to truth, and this scene does all that. Ted makes himself vulnerable, though you can see how it batters at him to invite those laughs. It’s a contrast to Nate - a reminder that the masculinity the show values is about bringing down one’s defences and inviting collaborative relationships - get people to laugh with you, don’t attack, be kind.

But the show is also terrible at accounting for the ways that race and racism are a structural force that affects every character it casts with a racialised body, and this scene highlights it. Nobody laughed with Nate when he was self-deprecating and open. In season 1 we see him constantly try to respond to his bullies with laughter and smiles, trying to play it off as banter between equals so as to minimise the hurt it causes as violence with a power imbalance. It doesn’t work. (And anyone who has studied the evolution of the stand up comedy circuit over the past few decades - a background that of these several show writers have - knows the ways that material is racialised, both the race of the comedian, and of the audience, matters deeply in figuring out what material gets people to laugh, and when.)

You cannot expect me to believe that Nathan Shelley, newly minted coach of West Ham, at his first press conference, could have got everyone to laugh with him and twitter to meme approvingly had he made jokes about calling himself a dummy and the washer of other players’ underwear. That Ted’s tactics are universal, and would work for any man, and not specifically a successful white american who got paid the big bucks to do a job he wasn’t qualified for while he fucked off and left his son on his Eat Pray Love foreign travel. (Nathan will never be allowed to forget that he fucked up the pronunciation of wonderkind. Ted can make comments about a reptile having a belly button uncontested.) 

And I bet that’s what Nate is thinking as he watches that press conference - that subtle fear and sadness on his face (God, Nick Mohammed is SO FUCKING GOOD) for both himself and Ted. Nate cares for Ted as he resents him, and watching Ted publicly take a hammer to himself like this is scary and painful. But its also terrifying because Nate has been frantically trying to keep up with the rules of professional interaction in the echelons of power, and now here’s another exception made. Did he just fuck up again, making them laugh at his wit about another team, the way that Rupert clearly indicated he was to do?Ted was the one who taught him it was ok to be snarky and snappy and put-downy! Now he has to account for a different way to play the game?

I’m not going to pick a side on the headcanons about Nate being neurodiverse, but even for neurotypical people codeswitching and transitioning across lines of race and class and culture - it is exhausting to keep up with the constantly edited rulebook in your head. And Nate has not a single person on his side to help him do it.

Cue the text from him mum, which, imma just going to be full South Asian and call her Aunty. Because she sends him photos of the pretty moon, and he responds sweetly, because of course he does. I bet she sends him whatsapp forwards about eating almonds soaked overnight in water. The thing about his dad being upset about him swearing - its a very immigrant experience to have to prove over and over that you know the language as well as the white people, and can use it properly and politely, that you aren’t uncouth and barbaric. I know exactly where the dad is coming from and I also know how it cuts Nate like a knife that never once can his parents just be fucking normal (white) and say love you! (This is why I maintain that Nathan’s dad is not the James Tartt Sr monster that fandom makes him out to be. He’s an immigrant parent who raised a diaspora kid and the can of worms of messy fucked up relationship that involves is a whole other thing.)

I love that Nate read the note saying follow your gut, and immediately went for the honesty of admitting that he didn’t know whether to open the present in front of her or not. (The struggle is real).

Ms Kake’s ‘its a car’ was beautifully delivered. I get the sense that this character is watching a seduction going on as she has had to facilitate for many before, and is observing with the attentive dispassion of a scientist.)

Rupert nodding from the asinine futuristic window like a cartoon supervillian, while Nate gives a nod and immediately after (he can’t help it!) and awkward thumbs up. God I love these two actors. And I really really want to watch Nate collaborate with Ms Kake and take on Rupert. That would be the parallel to season 1 Ted and Higgins vs Rebecca that is worth making the comparison with. (Nate, unlike Colin, can drive a fancy car perfectly well.)

I’m not a fan of the precocious children dispensing wisdom trope, so Henry telling Ted he still needs to try to win, and Phoebe saying Roy is stupid for breaking up is whatever, but if I don’t see Nate’s niece in person this season, I will sulk a lot. (I am assuming Trent Crimm’s daughter will show up as part of whatever romantic arc he’s destined for.)

My final plea for the season is to see Nate in non-branded non-work clothes, and not That Suit, either. Let the man do a scene in jeans and a soft sweater! And thank you lord, for the gratuitous shirtless Sam shot.

[dailyjellyfish]

For school I designed an observatory 210 meters deep in the water, in the Twilight zone. The design is based on a bioluminescend Beroe jellyfish.

You see drawings of how it would look outside, inside, a model that gives you an idea of how deep you would be and how massive the water around you is. And a diagram that shows what animals live there and that the vertical migration happens there.

The comic shows the experience of a visitor (me), that has no idea what to expect when she goes down the escalater only to then come to a wonderfull underwater world

[lesfoteses]

Moderant el caos

30 de gener del 2023

He moderat una xerrada que ha acabat amb els Mossos emportant-se els ponents. M'explico. Ja fa un temps em van trucar d'una revista on fa anys col·laborava escrivint textos sobre arquitectura. I diràs: "tu en saps, d'arquitectura?". I òbviament la resposta és que no, però soc periodista, es tracta de fingir que pots parlar de tot si saps trobar amb qui. Total, que em van trucar fa un temps dient-me si em venia de gust moderar una conversa entre dos arquitectes amb l'objectiu que reflexionessin sobre l'urbanisme del futur. Me la paguen, així que vaig dir que sí, perquè ara que m'acosto als 30 m'he tornat més pessetera (i pobre). La cosa era senzilla: la conversa havia de durar com a molt tres quarts d'hora, per això sortia a tres o quatre preguntes pels dos ponents: una així més genèrica, dues perquè s'enganxessin una mica (és a dir que hi pogués haver una mica de debat) i una ja més típica, del pal "quins reptes tenim". Puntualitzo que no soc de les que fa aquesta merda de preguntes, tipo "l'habitatge cooperatiu, què?", o "i la visió de gènere, què?".

Ha començat bé, o almenys m'ho ha semblat al principi. Han fet una exposició sobre el panorama actual, han citat el model Colau i les superilles, han parlat de la transició ecològica... Tot anava sobre el previst, sí. I de cop quan he encetat el següent tema sobre quins aspectes socials determinen l'arquitectura de les ciutats, s'han enganxat. Els anomenaré Fulano i Mengano, per por de les represàlies (a veure si els arriba aquest text i encara em quedaré sense cobrar, que de moment no m'han pagat). El Fulano s'ha sentit agredit, textualment "insultat", perquè el Mengano -segons Fulano- ha insinuat que la mobilitat no era més que una derivada de l'empobriment general de la societat. La meva cara mentre això passava era de pòquer total, no sabia molt bé on mirar, així que primer he mirat l'ampolla d'aigua mig buida, i quan la conversa s'ha escalfat he mirat el rellotge per certificar que encara quedava més de la meitat de l'estona prevista. M'he cagat en Déu internament i els he demanat als dos que per favor respectessin els torns de paraules i que no es faltessin el respecte. Murmuris generals per part del públic, enfadat amb els dos arquitectes ferits d'ego, que continuaven retraient-se coses por lo bajini. Sorprenentment, m'han fet cas tant el Fulano com el Mengano i han callat. Però només havia fet que començar el drama.

Quan he volgut obrir el següent meló sobre la relació amb la perifèria de les ciutats, s'han tirat els plats pel cap. El Mengano venia escalfat de casa, es notava que buscava el merder des que s'ha assegut al sofà des d'on presumptament havien de defensar les seves tesis com a persones educades i desenvolupades que s'espera que siguin. I quan dic que s'ha escalfat, vull dir que al pavo no se li acut res millor que llençar un zasca al Fulano, dient-li "pringat". Pringat. És que a sobre escull aquesta paraula, que és de ser pringat voler-te ficar amb algú dient-li pringat. Total, que el Fulano s'ha enfadat de veritat i s'ha aixecat de cop del sofà: "Què m'has dit, subnormal?". Subnormal. Pel meu gust, ha escalat massa ràpid aquest emprenyament, no té cap sentit passar de 'pringat' a 'subnormal' només a la primera rèplica. És de P3 de baralles, no? En fi, que el Mengano s'ha aixecat també al moment. No he reaccionat. I el Mengano li pregunta: "m'estàs dient subnormal?", mentre li posa les mans a la camisa agafant-lo del coll. I ja tot després ha sigut molt ràpid. El primer que he fet ha estat apartar-me, perquè el Fulano li ha fotut un cop de puny a la cara que quasi el tira a terra i de pas, em tira a mi a terra. La gent del públic cridava "pareu, pareu", i llavors han començat com els crits i corredisses entre els assistents. I de cop a sobre de l'escenari ja hi havia dos homes de l'organització, intentant-los separar. I el Fulano vinga a cridar: "que sé on vius, rata", i l'altre "calla, desgraciat, o et trenco la cara". Coses així.

I de cop, els Mossos. No sé què collons hi fotien allà dos Mossos, però allà estaven. Un agent: "Senyors, siusplau. Parin". I llavors passa el que fa rodona la tarda més esperpèntica que conec: el Fulano empeny el Mosso i el Mengano li diu al poli: "Tu calla, que no pinteu res aquí". I mare meva la que s'ha liat. El Mosso dient-li que callés, que no pot desafiar l'autoritat, que el denunciaria, i el Mengano vinga anar dient que els deixessin trencar-se la cara en pau, que marxessin si no volien acabar apallissats i no sé quines coses més. "Vine, sortim d'aquí", de cop un dels de l'organització ha vingut a per mi i m'ha tret d'allà.

Un cop fora, s'ha encès un cigarro i me n'ha ofert un mentre em deia: "Em sap greu, no entenc què ha passat. És veritat que el Fulano i el Mengano tenen perspectives diferents, era la gràcia de la conversa, però no m'imaginava que fos tant". Jo tampoc, li he dit, "Perdona'ns aquest show. Et pagarem 100 euros més per les molèsties". No li he dit res, he acceptat el cigarro i crec que amb això ja he fet el dia.

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How to Handle Complex Lease Terms with Ease: A Guide for Property Managers

Managing leases is one of the most critical aspects of property management. Each lease comes with its own set of terms and conditions, many of which can be highly complex and specific. These terms dictate everything from rent schedules to maintenance responsibilities, and understanding and managing them correctly is crucial to the success of any property manager.

Complex lease terms can pose significant challenges, especially when they involve multiple parties, unique clauses, or special provisions. Failure to handle these terms properly can lead to costly mistakes, tenant disputes, and even legal complications. However, with the right strategies and tools, property managers can handle complex lease terms with ease and ensure smooth operations.

In this article, we’ll discuss strategies to simplify the handling of complex lease terms, and how professional lease abstraction services like those offered by Springbord can make the process more efficient and accurate.

Why Complex Lease Terms Matter

Complex lease terms are designed to address specific needs, circumstances, or agreements between tenants and property owners. These terms might involve a range of clauses, such as:

Rent Escalations: Adjustments to rent over time based on predefined criteria (e.g., inflation, market rate changes, or fixed increases).

CAM Charges: Shared costs for common areas, which can be broken down in various ways, affecting who pays what and when.

Early Termination and Renewal Options: Clauses that allow tenants to terminate the lease early or renew it under certain conditions, which can significantly impact lease management.

Special Use Clauses: Restrictions or permissions related to the tenant’s use of the leased space, which may require detailed tracking and management.

Properly managing these complex terms requires a high level of organization and attention to detail. Property managers must stay on top of these clauses to ensure compliance, accuracy in billing, and a smooth landlord-tenant relationship.

1. Outsource Lease Abstraction to Professionals

One of the most effective ways to handle complex lease terms with ease is by outsourcing lease abstraction to professionals. Lease abstraction involves extracting key information from lease agreements, summarizing it, and organizing it in a way that’s easy to manage and reference.

Springbord’s Lease Abstraction Services specialize in reviewing and abstracting complex lease agreements, so property managers don’t have to spend time manually extracting terms from each contract. Professional lease abstraction services offer several benefits:

Efficiency: Professional lease abstractors are highly skilled at quickly identifying and summarizing complex lease terms, saving property managers valuable time.

Accuracy: Experts in lease terms ensure that every detail is captured correctly, reducing the risk of errors and misunderstandings.

Consistency: A standardized approach to lease abstraction ensures that all complex terms are organized in a consistent format, making them easier to track and analyze.

By outsourcing lease abstraction, property managers can focus on higher-level management tasks while ensuring that all complex lease terms are handled accurately and efficiently.

For more information about Springbord’s Lease Abstraction Services, visit Springbord Lease Abstraction.

2. Utilize Lease Management Software

Technology has greatly improved how property managers handle complex lease terms. Lease management software offers a centralized platform to store, track, and manage lease agreements, including all associated clauses. With advanced features, this software can significantly reduce the complexity of managing intricate lease terms.

Here are some ways lease management software can help property managers handle complex lease terms:

Automatic Alerts: Lease management software can set reminders for important dates, such as rent escalations, renewal deadlines, and termination options, ensuring that no key event is missed.

Data Organization: Software organizes lease data in a user-friendly format, so property managers can easily access specific terms, such as rent escalation schedules or common area maintenance (CAM) allocations.

Document Storage: Software enables digital storage of lease documents, allowing for quick searches and retrieval of key lease provisions when needed.

Customizable Fields: Many lease management systems allow property managers to customize data fields to match the specific needs of their portfolio, including complex clauses like special use provisions or maintenance responsibilities.

By adopting lease management software, property managers can significantly reduce the complexity of managing lease terms, ensuring that all details are tracked in one place and are easy to access.

3. Establish a Standardized Process for Lease Review

Managing complex lease terms becomes much easier when property managers establish a standardized process for reviewing and handling leases. A uniform approach ensures that every lease is reviewed thoroughly and that no critical details are missed.

Here’s how to establish a standardized lease review process:

Create a Checklist: Develop a checklist of key lease terms to review, such as rent amounts, escalation clauses, renewal options, and tenant responsibilities. This checklist should be used for every lease to ensure consistency in how each contract is analyzed.

Identify Red Flags: Train your team to identify red flags within lease agreements, such as unusual clauses, ambiguous language, or terms that could impact future rent calculations or tenant responsibilities.

Prioritize Important Terms: Not all lease terms are created equal. Some clauses, such as rent escalation and renewal options, are more critical than others. Ensure that these terms are given priority in the review process.

Collaborate Across Teams: In larger property management firms, it’s important for teams such as legal, accounting, and operations to collaborate and review lease terms together to ensure all aspects are properly understood.

By standardizing the lease review process, property managers can improve their efficiency and ensure that complex lease terms are consistently handled with care.

4. Track Key Dates and Milestones

Managing key dates and milestones within complex lease agreements is essential for staying on top of critical events such as rent escalations, lease renewals, and termination options. Missing a deadline can lead to significant financial consequences, tenant dissatisfaction, or legal issues.

Property managers can handle this challenge by:

Creating a Lease Calendar: Use a lease calendar to track important dates for each lease, including rent adjustments, renewal options, and termination clauses.

Setting Automated Reminders: Set up automated reminders within lease management software or a project management tool to ensure that critical lease milestones don’t go unnoticed.

Maintaining Clear Records: Keep clear records of all lease amendments, renewals, or terminations to ensure that any changes to the lease terms are captured accurately.

By tracking key lease dates and milestones, property managers can ensure that they’re always prepared for important events, reducing the risk of missed opportunities or misunderstandings.

5. Communicate Clearly with Tenants

Clear and proactive communication with tenants is key when managing complex lease terms. Tenants may need clarification on certain clauses, or they may be unaware of specific obligations, such as maintenance responsibilities or rent escalation procedures.

Best practices for effective communication with tenants include:

Transparency: Be transparent with tenants about how their rent is calculated, including details of any escalations or additional charges.

Clear Documentation: Provide tenants with clear, easy-to-understand documentation about complex lease terms, especially those involving shared costs like CAM charges or rent increases.

Regular Updates: Keep tenants informed about any changes to the lease terms, such as changes in CAM charges or rent adjustments.

Be Available for Questions: Make yourself available to answer any questions tenants may have regarding their lease terms. This helps prevent misunderstandings and disputes.

By fostering clear communication with tenants, property managers can prevent confusion and maintain positive tenant relationships.

6. Regularly Audit Lease Terms

Even with the best tools and processes in place, it’s important to conduct regular audits of lease terms to ensure accuracy and compliance. Lease terms may change over time, and failure to update records can lead to costly mistakes.

Here’s how to implement a lease audit process:

Conduct Periodic Reviews: Regularly review lease agreements to ensure that any amendments or changes have been accurately recorded and updated in the lease database.

Check for Compliance: Verify that all lease terms are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including rent control ordinances or local property management rules.

Audit for Accuracy: Conduct internal audits to ensure that all complex lease terms, such as rent escalations or CAM charges, are correctly tracked and billed.

By performing regular audits, property managers can identify and correct discrepancies before they become larger issues.

7. Invest in Training and Education

Handling complex lease terms requires specialized knowledge and expertise. By investing in training and education, property managers can ensure that their team is well-equipped to manage these terms with confidence and accuracy.

Training should focus on:

Understanding Lease Clauses: Ensure that property managers understand common and complex lease clauses, including rent escalation formulas, special use provisions, and CAM charges.

Using Technology: Provide training on the use of lease management software and tools to streamline data extraction and tracking.

Legal and Compliance Issues: Ensure that property managers are familiar with relevant legal requirements and regulations that affect lease terms.

Investing in ongoing training will help property managers stay up-to-date with changes in lease terms and legal requirements, making it easier to manage complex leases with ease.

Conclusion

Handling complex lease terms doesn’t have to be overwhelming for property managers. By implementing strategies such as outsourcing lease abstraction, using lease management software, standardizing review processes, and fostering clear communication with tenants, property managers can navigate the complexities of lease agreements with ease.

If you’re looking for expert assistance in handling complex lease terms, Springbord’s Lease Abstraction Services can provide the support you need. For more information, visit Springbord Lease Abstraction Services.

With the right tools, processes, and expertise in place, property managers can manage even the most intricate lease terms effectively, leading to better tenant relationships, improved compliance, and more efficient property management.

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Why Regular Gutter Maintenance is Essential for Roof Longevity

When it comes to roof maintenance, many homeowners focus on the shingles, flashing, and structural integrity of their roofs, but one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is the gutter system. Gutters play an essential role in protecting your roof and home from water damage, and neglecting them can lead to a host of issues that could shorten the lifespan of your roof. Regular gutter maintenance is key to ensuring your roof remains in good condition, and in some cases, it may even prevent the need for costly roof repairs or replacements.

Rain gutters are designed to channel rainwater off the roof and away from the foundation of the house, which helps to prevent water damage. When gutters become clogged with leaves, debris, or other obstructions, they can no longer function effectively. This can result in water spilling over the edges of the gutters, allowing it to pool around the roofline and seep into the attic, walls, and ceilings. Over time, this water buildup can cause significant damage to the roof and the rest of the home. Neglecting to clean and maintain your gutters can lead to rotting wood, mold growth, and weakened roof structures, all of which can drastically reduce the lifespan of your roof.

Another reason why regular gutter maintenance is essential for roof longevity is that clogged gutters can lead to the formation of ice dams. This is particularly relevant in colder climates, but even in places like Texas, where temperatures fluctuate, ice dams can form if the gutters are not properly cleared. When ice builds up in the gutters, it can prevent water from draining properly, causing it to back up under the shingles. This trapped water can seep into the roof and cause leaks, further damaging the roof structure. By regularly maintaining your gutters, you can prevent ice dams from forming and protect your roof from unnecessary damage.

One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to ensure your gutters are functioning properly is to schedule a rain gutter installation or inspection. If your gutters are old, rusted, or showing signs of damage, it might be time to replace them entirely. Modern rain gutter installation systems are designed to be more durable, efficient, and resistant to clogging, offering long-term protection for your roof. Investing in a new gutter system can make maintenance easier and ensure that rainwater is properly directed away from your home. In addition, many newer gutter systems come with guards or covers that prevent debris from collecting, reducing the frequency of gutter cleanings needed.

Proper rain gutter installation can also help prevent erosion around the foundation of your home. When gutters are working effectively, they direct rainwater away from the base of the house, preventing soil erosion and potential foundation damage. Without proper drainage, water can pool around the foundation, leading to cracks, leaks, and other structural issues. Regular gutter maintenance and ensuring proper installation can prevent these problems and protect the foundation of your home, which in turn helps preserve the integrity of the roof.

Gutter maintenance is particularly important for homes with steep or large roofs, as they tend to collect more water and debris. Without proper gutter maintenance, the water runoff can become overwhelming, causing the gutters to overflow. This excess water can erode the roof’s edge, causing the shingles to deteriorate prematurely. Regularly cleaning out your gutters ensures that they are free from debris, allowing them to effectively handle the water runoff and prevent damage to both the roof and the foundation.

In addition to keeping gutters clear, it’s also important to inspect the gutters regularly for signs of damage. If you notice that the gutters are sagging, leaking, or have any visible cracks, it’s crucial to address these issues immediately. Small problems with the gutters can quickly escalate, causing water to pool on the roof and lead to leaks and other damage. By fixing these issues promptly, you can avoid expensive repairs and extend the life of your roof.

In conclusion, regular gutter maintenance is a vital part of roof care that many homeowners in Texas overlook. Clogged or damaged gutters can lead to water damage, mold growth, and erosion, all of which can shorten the lifespan of your roof. By ensuring that your gutters are properly maintained and, if necessary, investing in rain gutter installation, you can protect your roof from unnecessary wear and tear. Regular gutter inspections and cleaning not only help maintain the integrity of your roof but also protect your home’s foundation and prevent costly repairs down the road. Taking the time to properly care for your gutters today can save you money and hassle tomorrow.

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The patient-doctor relationship

In theory

When we visit a doctor, we expect medical help so that we can get rid of our illness if possible.

Therefore, for our benefit, we must follow the doctor's instructions and advice as long as they are logical and reasonable.

With our visit to the doctor and the therapy we start a

patient-doctor relationship. Just as we can end the patient-doctor relationship with him, the doctor can also end the patient-doctor relationship with us:

1. if he sees that we are not following his instructions

2. if we are unfriendly to the doctor and his team

But the best doctor is the doctor who can deal with all people and provide all these people with good medical treatment.

There are no difficult patients.

Patients are only made difficult by doctors and their staff.

How to treat patients here is an article

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Complete Commercial Gym Equipment: Essential Machines for Your Fitness Facility

The fitness industry in India is booming and growing every day with a very high demand on superior quality gyms. In this scenario, your facility needs right, complete commercial fitness equipment.