#ferrers legacy

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𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘁𝘂-𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮

warnings: mentions of drug abuse and suicide.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵 (2006)

A Ketu film related to one's roots, ancestry, heirdom, and hunger for power. All themes which I have touched on to be Ketu, and will be further exploring in the future.

It stars Magha Moon Steven Strait as the protagonist and Mula ASC Sebastian Stan as the antagonist.

Magha Moon Steven Strait plays Caleb who is grappling with the legacy of his ancestors. He is the leader of the covenant.

Sebastian Stan portrays the power hungry force who wants to will the power of the covenant's members. The other characters are portrayed by Moon nakshatra natives. All of them are warlocks who have supernatural powers inherited from their powerful ancestors. Sebastian Stan's character is “a teenage warlock who is the descendant of the long-banished fifth family of witches from the Ipswich Colony, who formed a covenant of silence to protect them.”

Rohini Sun, Mula Moon Toby Hemingway & Rohini Moon Taylor Kitsch play the other members of the covenant.

Moon nakshatras, along with Ketu nakshatras, are constantly seen in witch roles; such as almost the entire witch cast of AHS: Coven being portrayed by Ketu nakshatra natives!!!

𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘺𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘦𝘴 (1978)

Another Ketu film about one's ancestry roots and their pressure around legacy – this time starring an Ashwini native.

The story follows Dave, played by Ashwini Sun Eric Roberts, the grandson of a powerful clan leader.

The Stepanowicz family represents a deep connection to Romani traditions and their way of life, emphasizing the importance of lineage and cultural identity. The clan leader, recognizing the importance of preserving their traditions, seeks to pass on his leadership role to his Ashwini grandson who he deems worthy.

𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨-𝘊𝘩𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘦𝘯 𝘙𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 (2021)

In this film, the Ketu native is depicted as running away from his roots, meaning to forge a new life separate from his past. Shang-Chi is played by Ashwini Sun Simu Liu. And his father is a powerful leader of the Ten Rings terrorist organization.

Instead of Shang-Chi rejecting his roots entirely, he learns to embrace his strength, face his past and accept his lineage, choosing to redefine it on his own terms.

𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘳 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘥 (2007)

When the King of Far, Far Away dies, Arthur Pendragon learns that he is next in line to the throne. But he doesn't want to rule, as he lacks the confidence and fears he isn't capable of being a king. But due to his roots, though unknown, he has no choice. He is voiced by Magha ASC, Mula Moon Justin Timberlake.

According to legends, King Arthur Pendragon is a folk hero who ruled Britain. I find it so f*cking awesome that he has been portrayed by Ketu natives through movies/TV shows. And being already voiced by Justin Timberlake, who is especially Magha Ascendant, validates my other observations even more of this heirdom theme in Ketu nakshatras. It really all started with my The Spoiled Brat Archetype post, which turned to providing more old money character examples. Now, Magha nakshatra is literally symbolized by a throne, representing heirdom, authority, power, and especially ancestral lineage.

Magha Moon Clive Owen portrays Arthur Pendragon in the film King Arthur (2004) while possible Mula Moon Bradley James plays the folk hero in the show Merlin.

Mula ASC Alexandre Astier plays King Arthur in the show Kaamelott. And then Mula ASC Graham Chapman is King Arthur in the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Ashwini Moon Iain De Caestecker is King Arthur in the series The Winter King. Mula ASC Boris Karloff played King Arthur in the video production of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

Ashwini Moon Sean Patrick Flanery is King Arthur in the show Guinevere. Magha Sun Mel Ferrer played King Arthur in Knights of the Round Table. Mula ASC Kenneth More is King Arthur in the film Unidentified Flying Oddball. Mula Moon James Faulkner is King Arthur in the mini series "Wizards" Battle Royal.

Also, in the series Succession, the character Kendall Roy is pretty much the heir to the media empire of his powerful father. He is portrayed by Mula Sun Jeremy Armstrong.

In the series Royal Pains, Mula Moon Andrew McCarthy plays Marshall Bryant who is the heir to the blender fortune. While Ashwini ASC Ezra Miller plays his son, Tucker Bryant, now the great-grandson of the inventor of the blender.

I've given a lot of examples of Ketu female characters who exhibit a lot of power-hungry tendencies first, especially to the point of instability. It's interesting how much power they all gather, magnetize or internalize.

I talk more about their dynamic with Rahuvians in this post, and it's interesting how they interact.

While Rahuvians struggle with Maya while they rise in power, Ketuvians struggle more internally. The trope of the rich kid who struggles with extreme mental issues or drug abuse tends to be Ketuvian. In the film The Gentleman (2019), Ashwini ASC Eliot Sumner plays Laura Pressfield who comes from old money. Laura struggles with drug abuse and wants to escape from the culture. In the series Political Animals, Mula ASC Sebastian Stan plays T.J. Hammond who is the first openly gay child of a U.S. president, struggling with drugs and alcohol as a way to numb himself. In the film Franklyn, Magha ASC and Ashwini Moon Eva Green plays Emilia Bryant who comes from a wealthy family but is an unstable artist who has deep emotional struggles which lead to her suicide. In the film American Psycho, Ashwini Moon Christian Bale plays Patrick Bateman who comes from wealth but he is deeply mentally ill and internally miserable. In the series Succession, Mula Sun Jeremy Armstrong plays Kendall Roy who comes from wealth but he suffers from drug addiction. In the Spanish series Elite, Ashwini Moon María Pedraza plays Marina Osuna who is top in her class and is from an extremely wealthy family — yet she is deeply troubled, ill and spirals out of control, going against her family. In the Indian version of this series, Class, Ashwini Moon Anjali Sivaraman plays the same character. In the film Cruel Intentions, Ashwini Sun Sarah Michelle Gellar plays Kathryn Merteuil who is another Ketuvian rich kid with a drug addiction. Magha Sun Amy Adams played the same character in Cruel Intentions 2; and in the 2024 series remake of the story, Ashwini Sun Sarah Catherine Hook plays the same character but with a different name, Caroline Merteuil.

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For the OC Emoji Ask Game!

👁️ EYE - what colour are their eyes? do people notice their eyes? is there anything special about them (shows emotion easily, literally magical...)? 💥 COLLISON - what emotions do they have trouble dealing with? 🍧 SHAVED ICE - do they still have any objects from their childhood? what significance does it have to them? what would their reaction be if they lost it? ☀️ SUN - are they a morning person? what is the first thing they do in the morning? 🕷️ SPIDER - what is their biggest fear? do they have any irrational / mundane fears? 🙈 SEE-NO-EVIL - whats a side of your oc that they don't want to show other people? 📖 OPEN BOOK - do they like reading? what's their favourite genre? 🎭 MASKS - do they act differently around certain people? what's different between the way they act around friends, family, strangers, etc.? 👖 JEANS - what is their go-to outfit? ☁️ CLOUD - a soft headcanon ❤️RED HEART - their love language(s)?

Have fun! 🖤✨

Hello hello ✨

Another wonderful ask, this time from my most beautiful, wonderful @circa-specturgia ✨🖤

Thank you for so many amazing question, on which I will answer using our fems, Vieno (they/them, feminine expression), Nurah (she/her) and Devina (she/her) ✨

Be my guest 😊

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👁️ EYE - what colour are their eyes? do people notice their eyes? is there anything special about them (shows emotion easily, literally magical...)?

The most interesting are Vieno's for sure. They have greyish/brownish eyes with black sclera, which is significant to Gauls and is connected with their darkvision. They always look af if they were filled with constellations ✨ When they are using a lot of amounts of energy and power, the irises glow on white and purple light.

Devina's eyes are golden with a little rust, shimmering with passion and confidence. She always hold her head up high and her eyes can be very intimidating at some times. Her eyes shimmer with sky blue sparkles.

Nurah's eyes are in the colour of hazelnuts mixed with shells of peanuts. They are soft by the first glance, but when she enters her general mode they become focused, still and you might think they are burning with passionate fire is emerging. Also using her force power her eyes lighten up in fiery colouration.

💥 COLLISON - what emotions do they have trouble dealing with?

Devina is definitely struggling with intimacy and love stuffs. That's why her relationship with Lubos worked, because they started as long distanced and they were slowly moving towards being close to each other physically. You know this song in Hamilton called "Non-stop"? She has this anxieties of wanting to be the best, to be somebody, to leave legacy in engineering. She also secretly wants to live up to her dead mother's legacy and finish her studies. Saying that, I mean she does not deal with failures and inability to go forwards, she is scared of procrastination and is a workaholic.

There are two sides of Vieno: Vieno before and after begining of the war (I don't know if I told you, but there will be a war 😅). Before war they had little problems with their emotions. Definitely, as the voices started surfacing in their mind, they had really hard time sharing their concerns. I may say that it was her main emotions they couldn't deal: they didn't like to talk about their worries and concerns, mostly being there for others rather than talking about their problems. After war they have much more. Other than concerns connected with the voices, they also don't talk about their trauma and about their ruined at the time relationship with Ferrer. They hold it inside and it's not good for them.

Nurah is very good with her emotions, she always expresses them and is not afraid to talk about them. I think the only thing she struggles with is a vulnerability to comments about her being a nepo baby. She gets very angry and loses her grip

🍧 SHAVED ICE - do they still have any objects from their childhood? what significance does it have to them? what would their reaction be if they lost it?

Nurah definitely carries her princess symbolisms with her, maybe not a crown, but her medalion and traditional, royal veil for official occasions. The medalion is a red ruby, which are symbolic stones of her dynasty. They veil was made for her when she decided to follow the traditional covering of Furidium people during her early teenage years. It is caramel with gold embroidery.

Devina on the daily bases uses golden enchanted tools given to her by her mother when she was nine. She of course also have new tools, but she liked to use those when she is tinkering with her own garbage, the projects she makes with new ones.

Vieno has a toy they got from their father when they weren't even one before he got departed go Potentium from Gaulia. It is a little strange, as it is a half plush half porcelain doll that looks like a human with owl head with big, black, ink eyes. It is very small, maybe 4/5 inches tall. They carry it with them in their school bag as a little guardian.

☀️ SUN - are they a morning person? what is the first thing they do in the morning?

I will answer for all of them, because all of them are morning people. They love waking up early and have their morning routine, chat, eat breakfast together, help each other do their hair. In comparison to male side of their friend group, they are night owls and morning people and surprisingly they don't need that much sleep 😅

🕷️ SPIDER - what is their biggest fear? do they have any irrational / mundane fears?

Some of it I answered in the point about emotions but I will add some short notes about each of the character.

Vieno's biggest fears are definitely losing their loved ones. They are an introvert who is a social butterfly within their friend group, they have amazing relationship with their mother. They are really scared of having it taken away. Also after conflict broke, they have very irrational fear of being observed at all times. After they reunite with Ferrer after his complicated situation with his father, Vieno also have a terrible trust issues.

Repeating Devina's point a little, she is scared of failure, that she won't reach to the point where she wants to be in life, and when the war starts she is scared that she won't last to the moment of happiness and fulfillment. She is also afraid of intimacy, she is very private and likes her comfort zone and she is scared entering more of a sexual relationship with somebody, she is scared of being hurt if she lets somebody closer. Fortunately she found a man that understand her needs and respects her boundaries and loves her and adores her, may I say worships her.

Nurah's fears are mostly connected with not letting down her soldiers. She has their lives in her hands, she feels grand responsibility for them. Nurah is also afraid of her friends getting hurt that's why she is very protective of them, especially Lech and Vieno, but later on also Dakarai. When she can't handle her fears she goes to Devina or Lech.

🙈 SEE-NO-EVIL - whats a side of your oc that they don't want to show other people?

Nurah doesn't like showing her weaknesses. She doesn't want see her at the lowest, because she thinks it hurts her status, appearance and destroys authority she holds as head of the unit and princess. She only shows this vulnerable side of herself to her closest friends. Stranger or colleague would never see her break or fall apart. But when they are all gone, she needs a shoulder to cry on silently, so nobody else will notice.

Vieno is scared of being too much. They are really passionate about what they do and how they life is beautiful. But behind that joyous facade they are scared of people's judgement and finding them annoying. Vieno is sometimes scared that some might call them a bastard due to their parents not having a blessing of their families while marrying, which is a big thing in Gaulia and bastards are deeply disgraced. That's why they never tell strangers about it.

Devina doesn't never admits to failure. It is sometimes unhealthy, she doesn't want to admit that she is little obsessed with living up to what she thinks her mother would expect from her if she lived. She also doesn't want to show her shy side, which she has when she is with Lubos, he just make her lose her cold face and melt.

📖 OPEN BOOK - do they like reading? what's their favourite genre?

Nurah was reading a lot as a child, now she rather prefers different types of entertainment from the visual arts.

Devina is a big fan of science and technology magazines, she also reads a lot of manuals

Vieno loves fairytales. Some might find it childish, but they remind them of Gaulia when they are away. They usually read them when they are homesick.

🎭 MASKS - do they act differently around certain people? what's different between the way they act around friends, family, strangers, etc.?

Vieno is pretty shy around strangers. They feel more comfortable around friends. Very polite in nature around adults, little bubble in their friend group. To Aline, their mother, they are 100% themselves, never lie or hide something from her. They also have pretty good relationship with one of their grandfathers, who are the only family aside from Aline they have direct contact with.

Nurah is definitely more stern around people she is responsible for, like her unit or military or subjects. She was called "Sandwoman" by people in Furidium, as she tough looking from afar like sandstone, but in reality she is softer than other rocks. Her family and friends can easily notice that for real she has very polite and warm nature, also very teasy and bright.

Devina is very collected and uptight around adults and strangers. She is very proud and confident, showing her manners and gracefulness. She is almost like a swan or a peacock. But among friends she is very sarcastic, likes to tease and talk passionately and loudly, doesn't hold her lady like attitude when she is with her closest ones.

👖 JEANS - what is their go-to outfit?

As whole Quinque is historical/cultural garment inspired, they all rather wear garments reminding the certain periods in fashion history, when they are out of their school uniforms.

Nurah likes wearing abaya like pieces in warm colours: beiges, creams, oranges, reds, browns. She also changes the colour of her hijab: at school she wears mostly dark and toned veils, when in her free time she likes adding those lighter with golden embroidery.

Devina loves long skirts and loose blouses, kinda Edwardian style silhouette with a little, more loose twist basically. She really enjoys her Nazargatian fabrics, even if she wears official garments. In private she loves shirts with a lot of colorful patterns and simple, but colourfully embroidered skirts. She also likes less slick hairstyles when she is at home.

Vieno really loves experimenting with their expression. They for example chose to have trousers in their school uniform and overall wear trousers sometimes to their black or white shirts and blazers. Their colour palette consist mostly blacks and whites, but also some ashy grey, pale purples and blues. Vieno also enjoys wearing long, flowy dresses in Empire style of the regency, or rather inspired by their cuts.

☁️ CLOUD - a soft headcanon

The soft headcanon between Vieno, Devina and Nurah is that one of them gives the others a little kiss on the forehead, it is mostly done by Devina, because she knows how much Nurah and Vieno miss their mothers and she wants to give the motherly love she received from her mom to them when they are homesick.

❤️RED HEART - their love language(s)?

Vieno is definitely quality time. It doesn't have to be anything specific, they just want to spend time with Ferrer: from nerding and studying magic together to just watching frog, covered in midnight fog on the swamps near Academia.

Devina's is definitely words of affirmation. She wants to be praised (it is one of her kinks tbh 😅). Lubos gives her that, not only does he admire her work, but also worships her dearly and loves passionately.

Nurah's is certainly a physical touch. She swore to withdraw from nudity and sex until she finds herself a life partner (it doesn't have to be marriage), so it is rather hugs, kisses, maybe some physical intimacy that doesn't break her purity. She loves to cuddle with Lech, but she also like a little tease with him.

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Uffff! That was a long one! And I had some much fun with it!!! ✨

Thank you dearest @circa-specturgia for sending me this ask, I hope you all like my answers ✨

And I hope you learnt something more about our wonderful Vieno, Devina and Nurah 🥰

Sending lots of love ❤️

Agri 🖤✨

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Vessel & Live Birth of Humanity's Legacy

Vessel

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Written by: Chester Rogalski and Narrated by: Jimmy Ferrer

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Live Birth of Humanity's Legacy

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Written by: Allison Sommers and Narrated by: Rissa Montanez

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Title music by Alex Aldea

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Sagrado corazon señor (Tadtad) 

History

History of Sagrado Corazon/Tadtad Establishment and Early Period (1972-1986): The Sagrado Corazon Garrison, or better known as Tadtad garrison, was established in Initao, Misamis Oriental, in the year 1972 by Sagrado Sade Jr. The organization started as a violent religious cult. As antagonistic towards the government that it was in the first place, the group gained notoriety for its fierce resistance to state authorities. In 1986, the regional constabulary commander gave a shoot-to-kill command against the hostile group. Examination of 1987 reports readily supports claims of the emergence of a pro military faction among Tadtad members. Possibly, this faction was already funded by the Philippine military. The loss of this allegiance enabled them to go on a vigilante spree targeting insurgents and the New People’s Army (NPA) members. Their activities were even sanctioned by the military's Gen. Fidel Ramos as well as local government Jaime Ferrer, although there were mixed signals from Corazon Aquino the then president. The imprisonment order released against Alfredo Opciona, the chieftain of Tadtad, was the watershed in the waning hierarchy of the organization. Later, a fire fight with military allies caused a disarray in the group. The group eventually broke into small cells to evade capture and lost most of its structured identity.

Main beliefs

Spiritual Underpinning: In the eyes of the members, their ‘­invincible soldiers of Christ’ and law and order is always executed on their behalf.

Supernatural Invincibility: Overlapping their identity as a cult, rituals and other practices constantly made sure that they had ‘­super’­power and wanted nothing less.

Militarized Faith: The concept of faith allowed them to engage in violence in pursuit of perceived enemies such as rebels and non-believers.

Rituals

New recruits would make slashing marks with knives on their arms, which served as a representation of their collective informal nickname – Tadtad (“chop-chop”).

Militaristic Practices: Members trained with bolos, machetes, spears, and on some occasions, firearms. Members were made to believe in spiritual cover so that they are com­bat ready whenever ritual initiations are performed.

Brutal Practices: Cutting off limbs of victims, the mutilation of the body and other violent displays were used by this group as a mechanism of intimidation.

Current Status

Fragmentation: The group was left in bits and pieces after the 2000 military offensive and the arrest warrant issued against the group’s leader, Alfredo Opciona.

Marginalized Activity: The strength of this group has become relatively weak in the present times. They have since then ceased to exist as a single entity or organized military group.

Legacy: This view on religious extremism and state-backed militia groups in the Philippines is influenced by their violent past and by denominational and political shifts that enjoyed political patronage.

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Villar’s Vision: A New Era for Real Estate Investments in Villar City

Manny Villar is a self-made businessman and visionary who has significantly impacted the lives of millions of Filipinos. He built thousands of residences, communities, offices, and commercial complexes, providing families with homes, jobs, leisure, and entertainment. Villar’s Vista Land and Villar City are historic development initiatives that aim to reinvent world-class urban development for Filipinos. Villar’s visionary leadership showcases his energy, creativity, and nationalism. His new legacy is even near with one of his pristine Crown Asia Properties, a house and lot for sale in Cavite — Ponticelli. Ponticelli’s gated community provides a safe atmosphere, giving you peace of mind and enabling kids to play and explore without restriction. The best of both worlds is offered in this excellent community, which mixes modern conveniences with the charm of a historic neighborhood.

This luxury residence, which is conveniently close to Tagaytay City and Metro Manila, is designed for individuals looking for an opulent lifestyle. Take advantage of quick access to important highways including the Aguinaldo Highway, Arnaldo Highway, Cavite Laguna Expressway, and Manila Cavite Expressway (MCX), which ensures convenient transit to a variety of locations. Ponticelli is the ideal calm haven in a bustling urban environment, whether you prefer the energy of the city or the peace of nature.

Manny Villar is excited about the growth of his new metropolis, Villar City, with the inauguration of Villar Avenue, a 6.2-kilometer road. Villar’s project aims to become the “new center of gravity” of Metro Manila, with 15 satellite communities connected to the main thoroughfare. The Villar Group, led by Prime Asset Ventures, recently purchased the Muntinlupa Cavite Expressway from Ayala Corp for P3.8 billion. Villar’s company is also expanding its holdings by purchasing the Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway from Ayala Corporation. Villar City is a sizable masterplanned integrated development with 15 satellite cities, making it suitable for a groundbreaking “city within cities” approach.

Villar Avenue, the primary thoroughfare of Manny Villar’s 3,500-hectare landmark project, Villar City, would seamlessly connect the 15 satellite cities that makeup Villar City. He is joined by his children, Manuel Villar, president & chief executive officer of Vista Land, and Camille Villar, deputy speaker of the House. Silang Mayor Atty. are present with the family. Anarna, Mayor Biazon of Muntinlupa, Mayors Jenny Barzaga and Pidi Barzaga of Dasmarinas, Governor Remulla of Cavite, Mayor Strike Revilla of Bacoor, Mayor Advincula of Imus, Mayor Olivares of Paranaque, and Mayor Luis Ferrer of Gen. Trias. The 10-lane boulevard is projected to assist in relieving traffic congestion and shorten travel times from Las Pias to parts of Bacoor and Dasmarias in the province of Cavite. It begins at the intersection of The Crossing Cafe & Dear Joe along Daang Hari Road.

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Junípero Serra Ferrer O.F.M. (Petra, Mallorca; 24 de noviembre de 1713-Monterrey, Alta California; 28 de agosto de 1784), bautizado como Miguel José Serra Ferrer y más conocido tradicionalmente como Fray Junípero Serra, fue un fraile franciscano español. Doctor en filosofía y teología, se trasladó a América, donde fundó nueve misiones españolas en la Alta California, y presidió otras quince En California en 1767. Tras dos años en la región, este franciscano fundó la misión de San Diego de Alcalá, hoy, la popular ciudad de San Diego. Un año después, y tras mandar construir una carretera que uniese dicha misión con la de San Carlos Borromeo, se aseguró de que todos los asentamientos españoles quedasen unidos por el llamado Camino Real. Gracias a sus logros, durante décadas, la historia y legado de este español tuvo una enorme acogida entre la población de California, así como en el resto de los Estados Unidos. El 23 de septiembre de 2015, de hecho, fue canonizado por el papa Francisco en Washington D. C.

Junípero Serra Ferrer O.F.M. (Petra, Mallorca, November 24, 1713-Monterrey, Alta California, August 28, 1784), baptized as Miguel José Serra Ferrer and better known traditionally as Fray Junípero Serra, was a Spanish Franciscan friar. A doctor of philosophy and theology, he moved to America, where he founded nine Spanish missions in Alta California, and presided over another fifteen in California in 1767. After two years in the region, this Franciscan founded the mission of San Diego de Alcalá, today, the popular city of San Diego. A year later, and after ordering the construction of a road that linked said mission with that of San Carlos Borromeo, he made sure that all the Spanish settlements were linked by the so-called Camino Real. Thanks to his achievements, for decades, the history and legacy of this Spaniard had an enormous reception among the population of California, as well as in the rest of the United States. On September 23, 2015, in fact, he was canonized by Pope Francis in Washington D.C.

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There's a triviallytrue sideblog post about Lázaro Cárdenas that I won't go looking for but you can if you like. The important points regarding the stateman stuff for me are roughly as follows.

After the Mexican Revolution devastated the country, all political power was held by a clique of former revolutionary generals, who for the most part just looted the state for what it was worth. Obregon and Calles had formed a sort of duopoly, until Obregon was assassinated as part of the Cristero War (a civil war against the Catholic Church started by Calles), at which point Calles instituted a series of puppet presidents under his newly formed National Revolutionary Party, with himself as the "Jefe Máximo" power behind the throne. Lázaro Cárdenas looked like a safe pair of hands, a reliable (if populist) NRP cadre former revolutionary general. He was handed the presidency in 1934.

Instead of doing as he was told, he rapidly outmaneuvered Calles, marginalized most of his supporters, then arrested and exiled him. He took over the party, and each significant element of Mexican society was either integrated into the party or crushed. Some of the political machine of the NRP (eventually to become the Party of Institutional Revolution, an extremely accurate oxymoron) already existed when he took it over. He rebuilt it, on some fronts from the ground up, integrating the military, peasants, and labor into a party coextensive with the state. He then handed off this entire machine as well as the state to his successors, leading to 10 terms of 6 years each of presidents from his party, all enjoying constitutional successions. As far as stability goes he is damn near unmatched (Lee Kwan Yew has his legacy beat, and will presumably eventually have beaten the NRP as a whole). He wasn't starting from nothing but his political achievements are impressive.

The way he achieved this political transformation was in part with energetic political and economic reforms. His administration led the first serious land reform project outside of the Zapatista reforms in Morelos, a revolutionary commitment that had gone basically nowhere in the years prior. In response to foreign oil company tax evasion and intransigence towards unions he nationalized the entire industry and then weathered the ensuing geopolitical storm. Founded a whole lot of development banks and such. The political machine he constructed was not always used to the sorts of ends he had built it on and deployed it towards, but he still did a remarkable amount for Mexico and seems to have been far less self-interested than the average revolutionary general president.

Betancourt was a lot less competent. Former communist, generally loyal to US interests, got Alliance for Progress money to underwrite his social reforms (leading to an amusing ribbon-cutting ceremony where Kennedy enthusiastically promotes land reform), and so on. Notable side achievement (though one in which his own part is minor) is the formation of OPEC, part of an oil policy he did not invent of relying heavily on oil export taxation for state income, a policy which continues to bear fruit nowd to bear fruit until about a decade ago. His greatest preoccupation was securing democratic rule in Venezuela, and he didn't care how many military juntas he had to outlast or civil liberties he had to suspend to get there. The installation of democratic socialism by Hugo Chavez could be have been considered the ultimate vindication of his political strategy, until about a decade ago.

Ferrer is one of the all time greats of geopolitical triangulation. Exiled from Costa Rica, he enlisted the support of a bunch of bored revolutionaries (notable member: Fidel Castro) to overthrow the Costa Rican government (base of support: the catholic church and communist party) on the pretext of a disputed election. After winning the civil war, Ferrer made perhaps his most important institution-building move, which was not building an institution. Ferrer's most enduring and unusual reform was that Costa Rica would not have a military. Perhaps he had noticed that, especially in Central America, a country's own military was even more of a threat to its government than the militaries of other countries were. Perhaps he was an H.G. Wells fanboy from his MIT days. In any case, he would spend the next several decades as a political fixture, coming in and out of government regularly. On an international level he both cooperated with and opposed the CIA, the Soviet Union, the US State Department, Fidel Castro, playing all sides to the maximum extent possible. The constitutional order he imposed has persisted ever since, possibly because there wasn't a military around to overthrow it, possibly since every time something threatened it he called in a favor with someone or secured a new foreign supporter.

Kubitschek was the guy who founded Brasilia. It wasn't a good idea, but he did do it. Some of his accomplishments were superceded by the military dictatorship, but Brasilia does still exist and is even still the capital. Pretty decent economic growth record considering he wasted a fuckton of money building Brasilia. He was allegedly car crashed by the military dictatorship as part of Operation Condor. I don't think he necessarily belongs on the list, because he was unable to build a stable political order, but he wasn't the one who got himself couped at least.

Thinking again about my guys. My blorbos from pragmatic statecraft and careful exercise of power. Recall that my guys so far are:

Deng Xiaoping

Lee Kuan Yew

Robert Moses

The Meiji reformers

Attatürk(?)

and I'm always searching for more guys. Today's question of the day: are any of the Five Good Emperors my guys? Kind of seems like one or all of them may be my guys, like maybe Hadrian? But I don't know. You tell me.

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Happy birthday, Anton Crown!

Commitment Issues | Loves the Cold

Anton got grandma Leela’s blue eyes!

[kimwexlers-brownhair]

Is this anything?

The Golden Trio as Columbo Killer Archetypes

Kendall Roy - The Sad Sack Killer

Examples: Adrian Carsini (Donald Pleasence) in Any Old Port in a Storm, Emmett Clayton (Laurence Harvey) in The Most Dangerous Match, and Beth Chadwick (Susan Clark) in Lady in Waiting

Desperate and feral when cornered, these frantic but repressed killers often think of themselves as the true victim. They feel overlooked or threatened by someone more confident, more talented, or that frankly bullies them. This killer lashes out because they feel like the victim is about to steal their spotlight before they can even enjoy it. They’re terrified of Columbo, viewing him as a walking reminder of their guilt; but it’s maybe this guilt that makes them reach out to him for some kind of absolution.

See also Ruth Lytten (Joyce Van Patten) in Old Fashioned Murder

Shiv Roy - The Ambitious Killer

Examples: Oliver Brandt (Theodore Bikel) in The Bye-Bye Sky High I.Q. Murder Case, Kay Freestone (Trish Van Devere) in Make Me a Perfect Murder, and Milo Janus (Robert Conrad) in An Exercise in Fatality

Far more direct, cunning, and assured than the Sad Sack Killer. They appear confident and dazzling, and rely heavily on charisma and wit. They and their immediate companions are fully aware of the killer’s intellect and prowess in their chosen field, but their fatal weakness is overestimating these qualities. Infatuated with their own creative genius, they plan too much, and often reveal more than they wish when cornered. However, you can’t deny they keep their eye on the prize: anything to get ahead in their field, anything to cover up their crimes. These are the ones who look down the most on Columbo, and therefore are the most pissed off during the Gotcha moment.

See also Alex Benedict (John Cassavetes) in Etude in Black and any of Jack Cassidy’s characters

Roman Roy - The Impish Killer

Examples: Roger Stanford (Roddy McDowall) in Short Fuse, Nelson Brenner (Patrick McGoohan) in Identity Crisis, and Leslie Williams (Lee Grant) in Ransom for a Dead Man

These killers actively enjoy playing mind games with Columbo. They are eccentric and distinct personalities. They appear to enjoy their clever acts of murder more than the other two archetypes who simply view the murders as means to an end. To the impish killer, their murders are like entertaining set pieces, and they thoroughly enjoy watching Columbo seemingly trapped in their tangled web. They wanna have fun in everything they do in life, and if that includes murder, nice. While they have disdain for Columbo, they also kind of want his approval, too. 

See also Dexter Paris (Martin Landau) in Double Shock and Joe Devlin (Clive Revill) in The Conspirators

i worked way too hard on this to be ignored, dan

BONUS ROYS

Logan Roy - The Protect My Legacy Killer

Examples: Col. Lyle C. Rumford (Patrick McGoohan) in By Dawn’s Early Light, Luis Montoya (Ricardo Montalban) in A Matter of Honor, and Maj. Gen. Martin J. Hollister (Eddie Albert) in Dead Weight.

This killer puts forth a front of icy control that can easily turn into reassuring charm that fades when they feel their legacy is threatened. They’ve internalized their own legend, convincing themselves they really are as dazzlingly heroic and in control of every situation as their reputation says. They are so protective of their legacy, their life’s work, that they justify murder as a necessary evil. Because of their age and experience, they tend to appreciate Columbo’s intelligence more quickly than the other killers. However, they are still so secure in their own invulnerability they can’t believe they won’t get away with it until the last second.

See also Dr. Marshall Cahill (Jose Ferrer) in Mind Over Mayhem, Viveca Scott (Vera Miles) in Lovely But Lethal, Nora Chandler (Anne Baxter) in Requiem for a Falling Star, and Commissioner Mark Halperin (Richard Kiley) in A Friend in Deed

Connor Roy - The No Business Being a Killer Killer

Examples: Nicholas Frame (Richard Basehart) & Lilian Stanhope (Honor Blackman) in Dagger of the Mind, Ward Fowler (William Shatner) in Fade in to Murder, and Tommy Brown (Johnny Cash) in Swan Song

Affable, personable, but often theatrical to the point of comical, these killers are near-sympathetic oddballs who develop a playful relationship with Columbo. They kill because they’re frail and not always too bright, and don’t know what else to do when past romantic entanglements, gambling debts, etc. catch up to them. They are either relieved when they’re caught or the pressure makes them go crazy.

See also Grace Wheeler Willis (Janet Leigh) in Forgotten Lady

[raylinssanctuary]

🌈🍭 Безтурботне дитинство

[emerald-studies]

The artistic  Paul Robeson

Early Years

Paul Leroy Robeson was born on April 9, 1898, in Princeton, New Jersey, to Anna Louisa and William Drew Robeson, an escaped slave. Robeson's mother died from a fire when he was six and his clergyman father moved the family to Somerville, where the youngster excelled in academics and sang in church.

Star Athlete and Academic

When he was 17, Robeson earned a scholarship to attend Rutgers University, the third African American to do so, and became one of the institution's most decorated students. He received top honors for his debate and oratory skills, won 15 letters in four varsity sports, was elected Phi Beta Kappa and became his class valedictorian.

From 1920 to 1923, Robeson attended Columbia University's Law School, teaching Latin and playing pro football on the weekends to pay tuition. In 1921, he wed fellow Columbia student, journalist Eslanda Goode. The two would be married for more than 40 years and have a son together in 1927, Paul Robeson Jr.

Robeson briefly worked as a lawyer in 1923 but left after encountering severe racism at his firm. With the encouragement of Eslanda, who would become his manager, he turned fully to the stage.

Early Roles: 'All God's Chillun' and 'Emperor Jones'

Robeson made a splash in the theater world as the lead in the controversial 1924 production of All God's Chillun Got Wings in New York City, and the following year, he starred in the London staging of The Emperor Jones—both by playwright Eugene O'Neill. Robeson also entered film when he starred in African American director Oscar Micheaux's 1925 work, Body and Soul.  

'Show Boat' and 'Ol' Man River'

Although he was not a cast member of the original Broadway production of Show Boat, an adaptation of an Edna Furber novel, Robeson was prominently involved in the 1928 London production. It was there that he first earned renown for singing "Ol' Man River," a song destined to become his signature tune.

'Borderline,' 'Othello' and 'Tales of Manhattan'

In the late 1920s, Robeson and his family relocated to Europe, where he continued to establish himself as an international star through big-screen features such as Borderline (1930).

He starred in the 1933 movie remake of The Emperor Jones and would be featured in six British films over the next few years, including the desert drama Jericho and musical Big Fella, both released in 1937. During this period, Robeson also starred in the second big-screen adaptation of Show Boat (1936), with Hattie McDaniel and Irene Dunne.

Robeson's last movie would be the Hollywood production of Tales of Manhattan (1942). He criticized the film, which also featured legends like Henry Fonda, Ethel Waters and Rita Hayworth, for its demeaning portrayal of African Americans.

Having first played the title character of Shakespeare's Othello in 1930, Robeson again took on the famed role in the Theatre Guild's 1943-44 production in New York City. Also starring Uta Hagen, as Desdemona, and José Ferrer, as the villainous Iago, the production ran for 296 performances, the longest-running Shakespeare play in Broadway history.

Activism and Blacklisting

A beloved international figure with a huge following in Europe, Robeson regularly spoke out against racial injustice and was involved in world politics. He supported Pan-Africanism, sang for Loyalist soldiers during Spain's civil war, took part in anti-Nazi demonstrations and performed for Allied forces during World War II. He also visited the Soviet Union several times during the mid-1930s, where he developed a fondness for Russian folk culture. He studied Russian, as did his son, who came to reside in the capital city of Moscow with his grandmother.

Yet Robeson's relationship with the U.S.S.R. became a highly controversial one, his humanitarian beliefs seemingly contrasting with the state-sanctioned terror and mass killings imposed by Joseph Stalin. In the United States, with McCarthyism and Cold War paranoia looming large, Robeson found himself contending with government officials looking to silence a voice who spoke out eloquently against racism and had political ties that could be vilified.

Fueled by the misrepresentation of a speech the actor made at the U.S.S.R-backed Paris Peace Conference in the late 1940s, Robeson was labeled a communist and was staunchly criticized by government officials as well as some African American leaders. He was ultimately barred by the State Department from renewing his passport in 1950 to travel abroad for engagements. Despite his immense popularity, he was blacklisted from domestic concert venues, recording labels and film studios and suffered financially.

Later Years, Book & Death

Robeson published his autobiography, Here I Stand, in 1958, the same year that he won the right to have his passport reinstated. He again traveled internationally and received a number of accolades for his work, but damage had been done, as he experienced debilitating depression and related health problems.

Robeson and his family returned to the United States in 1963. After Eslanda's death in 1965, the artist lived with his sister. He died from a stroke on January 23, 1976, at the age of 77, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  

Paul Robeson's Legacy

In recent years, efforts have been made by various industries to recognize Robeson's legacy after a period of silence. Several biographies have been written on the artist, including Martin Duberman's well-received Paul Robeson: A Biography, and he was inducted posthumously into the College Football Hall of Fame. In 2007, Criterion released Paul Robeson: Portraits of the Artist, a box set containing several of his films, as well as a documentary and booklet on his life. (source)

[kickmag]

Throwback: Gorillaz-Charger Feat. Grace Jones

Grace Jones worked with Damon Albarn on the single "Charger" from the 2017 Gorillaz album Humanz. Albarn wanted to collaborate with the "matriarchs" of music to fully represent the idea of the album. He previously worked with what he called the "patriarchs" meaning Ike Turner, Bobby Womack and Ibrahim Ferrer. The recording of "Charger" was described by him as a 'supernatural experience' because of Jones' passion and fierce spontaneity. The song was Jones' first recording since contributing "Original Beast" to the 2014 soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 1. Albarn's tame vocals contrasted against Jones' daunting delivery and a beat governed by a fuzzy guitar was a piece of avant-garde pop in line with her dance music legacy.

Jones has spent the past four decades as a fashion and music icon having released 10 albums, appearing in movies and a career as a model.  In 2017, the documentary Grace Jones: Bloodlight & Bami came out and in 2018 she received the Order Of Jamaica.

[stories-of-a-cat]

Guns N' Roses

Guns N’ Roses is an american band of hard rock formed in Hollywood. The group was founded by Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin. Is one of the most important rock bands of the time.

Guns N’ Roses is considered a global music icon and is part of the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame also is considered one of the most influential bands in history due to its great musical legacy.

In 2011 they were positioned at number "21" in the list of "the 100 best artists in history", prepared by Rolling Stone magazine in conjunction with various producers and music critics.

The current lineup features vocalist Axl Rose, rhythm guitarist Richard Fortus, keyboardists Dizzy Reed and Melissa Reese, drummer Frank Ferrer, bassist Duff McKagan, and lead guitarist Slash. These last two are considered classic members of the group and after an absence of 23 years, they returned to their place in the band.

This band had many members but the ones that brought it to fame were: Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff Mckagan, Steven Adler.

The records are: 

Appetite for destruction

Use your illusion 1

Use your illusion 2

Live in chicago 1992

The Spaghetti incident?

Chinese democracy

I love this band, this band is my favorite band of Rock.  The first time I heard them I was 13 years old and I loved them.

[lenezdansleruisseau]

UN GROUP QUI A FAILLI DEVENIR HISTORIQUE - playlist

Are you a group of young students and one worker, in Paris, with Republican ideals, mostly coming from the South of France, trying to run a club to teach poor children how to read and write and not at all trying to overthrown the King? Then this playlist is for you.

High Hopes - Panic! At the Disco

Mama said/Fulfill the prophecy/Be something greater/Go make a legacy/Manifest destiny/Back in the days/We wanted everything, wanted everything/Mama said/Burn your biographies/Rewrite your history/Light up your wildest dreams/Museum victories, everyday/We wanted everything, wanted everything

Le Sud - Nino Ferrer

C'est un endroit qui ressemble à la Louisiane/À l'Italie/Il y a du linge étendu sur la terrasse/Et c'est joli/On dirait le Sud/Le temps dure longtemps/Et la vie sûrement/Plus d'un million d'années/Et toujours en été 

Pink Lemonade - Watsky, Invisible Inc.

You want to run a country? that makes me shiver/Bitch I wouldn't trust you to run with adult scissors/Flushed ass face/Flash that cash/Your fleshlight wouldn't let you smash/Collection plate passing through the church benches/Pastors pull up to their chapels in Benzes/I guess that I musta missed class that day/It's so senseless, baby please pass that J

Napoleon Complex - The Divine Comedy

Who was the true inventor of,/The infamous circular firing squad?/Who has all the brains but non of the stature?/Who'd make/Margaret Thatcher look like Mary Magdalene?

(It’s Good) To Be Free - Oasis

So what would you say if I said to you/It's not in what you say it's in what you do/You point the finger at me but I don't believe/Bring it on home to where we found/Head is like a rock sitting upside down/In my mind there is no time

Best Friend - Jason Mraz

Thank you for all of your trust/Thank you for not giving up/Thank you for holding my hand/I've always known where you stand/As I feel my life is better/So is the world we're living in/I'm thankful for the time I spent With my best friend

Domino - Van Marrison

There's no need for argument/There's no argument at all/And if you never hear from him/That just means he didn't call or vice versa/That depends on wherever you're at/Or and if you never hear from me/That just means I would rather not

I Funerali di Berlinguer - Modena City Ramblers

Eravamo all'Osteriola, una sera come tante,/a parlare come sempre di politica e di sport,/è arrivato Ghigo Forni, sbianché come un linsol,/an s'capiva 'na parola du bestemi e tri sfundon./"Hanno detto per la radio che c'è stata una disgrazia,/a Padova è stato male il segretario del PCI"/Luciano va al telefono parla in fretta e mette giù/"Ragazzi, sta morendo il compagno Berlinguer".

The Kids Don’t Stand a Chance - Vampire Weekend

A devastatin' backstroke/All the way from France/With shiny, shiny cuff links/A shirtsleeve to enhance/The pinstriped men of mornin'/Are coming for to dance/With pure Egyptian cotton/The kids don't stand a chance

Buonanotte Fratello - Francesco de Gregori

Dov'eri tu col tuo sorriso onesto/dov'eri tu col tuo vestito hippy/e il tuo ospedale per amori infranti/chiusi dentro un cassetto insieme al vino/dov'eri tu col tuo buonumore/Tu mi stavi ammazzando/tu mi stavi ammazzando con amore

Poet - Bastille

Your body lies upon the sheet,/Of paper and words so sweet./I can't say the words,/so I wrote you into my verse./Now you'll live through the ages,/I can feel your pulse in the pages.

El Futuro Es Nuestro - Residente, Goran Bregovic

Ya el pecado no es pecado/Ya no somos pecadores/Somos gente normal, porque normal son los errores/Aunque huela mal, abraza al que tienes al lado/Los que no brinquen ahora se quedarán en el pasado/Hoy es nuestro momento para que el presente evolucione/Lo que siento ahora es lo que siento/Y que el futuro nos perdone

Cops and Robbers - The Hoosiers

Catch a revolution/Now your waging war again/Marching on the spot when you should have made amends/Cause you say you fight for us/Cross your heart and hope to die You're the bully in the playground and we'll hang you out to dry

Paris is Burning - St Vincent

We are waiting on a telegram/To give us news of the fall/I am sorry to report/Dear Paris is burning after all/We have taken to the streets/In open rejoice revolting/We are dancing a black waltz/Fair Paris is burning after all

I Will Follow You Into The Dark - Death Cab for Cutie

If heaven and hell decide that they both are satisfied/And illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs/If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks/Then I'll follow you into the dark

EGALITE - Egalité

Caminem, per la senda imposada/Treballem, per finançar el vostre fum/Rebutgem, la proposta coordinada/per titelles absorbides pel terror./L'Egalité, es troba a faltar,/junts tenim que començar,/una revolució animal, multicultural.

[anastpaul]

Second Saint of the Day – 20 December – The First Feast Day of St Vincenzo Romano (1751-1831) since his Canonisation on 14 October this year (2018) together with St Pope Paul VU and St Oscar Romero, amongst others – Priest, Shepherd and Apostle of Charity, Carer of Orphans, Eucharist Adorer, Evangelist and Catechist, Love of his flock – born on 3 June 1751 at Torre del Greco, Naples, Italy and died on 20 December 1831 at Torre del Greco, Naples, Italy of pneumonia. Patronages – Torre del Greco, Orphans, Sailors, Against throat tumours, Neapolitan priests. 

Vincenzo Romano was born in Torre del Greco, Italy, on 3 June 1751, to a poor but pious family.   He was baptised Domenico Vincenzo Michele Romano, being given the name “Vincenzo” in honour of the Romano family’s favourite saint, Vincent Ferrer.   Romano spent the first years of his life in a very religious family atmosphere, studying the writings of Saint Alphonsus Liguori and developing a strong devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. (below is his birthplace and home).

Though his father initially hoped he would become a goldsmith, he supported his son’s decision to enter the priesthood.   Initially, Vincenzo had a difficult time being accepted due to the high number of seminarians and local clergy but he was admitted to the diocesan seminary of Naples at the age of 14.

Ordained in 1775 at the age of 24, Fr Romano worked at Santa Croce Parish, which at the time included the entire city of Torre del Greco, the most populated city in the territory of Naples.   He was noted by many for his simple ways, his care of orphans and his work with other candidates for the priesthood.

After the terrible eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius on 15 June 1794, which almost completely destroyed the city and the parish church, he immediately dedicated himself to the difficult work of material and spiritual reconstruction of the city and the church. He devoted many hours to organising the rebuilding efforts of the city and was even willing to work with his own hands, cleaning up and clearing rubble.

Though often oppressed by political groups and those around him, Romano stayed resilient throughout his time at Santa Croce and made sure always to pay careful attention to the education of children and to evangelisation of the people.   He was said to have been a preacher who proclaimed the message of the Gospel in a way that was simple and aimed at educating the faithful.

Sadly, on 1 January 1825, he fell and fractured his left femur, which began a steady decline in his health.   He died of pneumonia in Torre del Greco on 20 December 1831, after this long and painful illness but left behind a legacy of committed fraternal charity and care.   Recognised for his holiness and the dedication he had to his people, Fr  Romano was Beatified by St Pope Paul VI on 17 November 1963, in Rome.   His body having been interred in the Basilica of Santa Croce, it was in that place that John Paul II went to venerate him on 11 November 1990, during his pastoral visit to the Church of Naples.

Basilica of Santa Croce

Following the example of the Good Shepherd, Fr Vincenzo Romano was a simple but powerful figure for those in Torre del Greco.   He spent a lifetime guiding the community under his care, confirming it in the faith and elevating it through his love.

St Vincenzo was Canonised on 14 October 2018, Saint Peter’s Square, Vatican City by Pope Francis.