#i linked a picture in the text within this thread . i didn't just do it for style this time DKFJDKFDKJ

[peculiarbeauty]

she blinks once , twice , thrice . . . is this idle chatter ? she seems to miss the point of it , not quite understanding his adoring fans and why they are in hot pursuit. surely all of the women would accept such a gift from him without falter. why was she being the one picked now ? she wants more than a fancy plate. something much bigger , far more daring than looks.

" as kind as that is .. i'm not sure what i would do with it .. i-i mean to say , i've got .. many more of these items at home ! " a lie to let him down easily if he is pining for her. she is a master at letting men down easily at this point. though it certainly has not stopped some very persistent men back home. she clears her throat , smiling nervously. " thank you very much though. "

fans came with the territory of being a hero, he supposed. phil made it sound like it was all part of the game, kid. it was a step in some direction, but hercules trusted his coach, so it must be a good thing to have people rip at your hair and clothes in... gratitude? he wanted to be kind about the extra attention, but as soon as herc found an escape, he took it. running into a petite brunette, herc was momentarily worried until she offered him the item back. "thank you. it must have been a gift. uhm, would you like to have it?"

[booksandwords]

Magus of the Library, Vol. 4 by Mitsu Izumi. Translated by Stephen Kohler

Read time: <1 Day Rating: 5/5

The quote: Libraries amassers of memory galleries dedicated to history's thread and monuments to all life across time.

I finally got my hands on this volume of Magus of the Library, I was so excited when I saw that it was being transferred from the previous reader. This volume gets serious and by the end, everything changes. Essentially, no one is what you think. It's an intriguing ending that I guess I didn't see coming but I should have. The plot of this volume is fairly simple it is Theo trying to find his place in the system he is now in. And realising what he has to do excel and work in the library. The art is still lovely and the plot moves along and a decent place. It does start with a seemingly unrelated side story in which we meet the rather funny Kaz Blak. I'm not going to say while I like him that would ruin the fun. One thing that I do see in it is a great explanation of one underrated aspect of librarianship.

As with the previous volume the intervals between the chapters are all linked. They introduce Theo's classmates. These people, primarily women, are introduced in groups. These groups are done under titles The Banded Few, The Seaborn Souls, The Power of Smile, The Unyielding Majesty, The Harried Handlers, The Ends of the Spectrum, The Markedly Conspicuous and The Guiding Hands. Theo is in the The Banded Few with the only other two male trainees. Each one of these pages has a picture of the trainee and a brief rundown of them. The basic traits of them I mean. It will be very useful later I think. While the characters are distinct on the page, at least individual enough, there are a lot of them and their traits are going to be important.

Among these classmates are some familiar faces and plenty of new ones. I'm so happy that Alv is back. I really like him. He is so easily underestimated and I like his attitude. There is one classmate we haven't met yet "The 27th trainee of this incoming class. A girl yet to bet revealed for reasons that will eventually become clear." I can't think of any obvious reasons why we wouldn't have met her yet. Reasons that she would remain hidden. There is one very, very familiar name among the trainees and it wasn't until I was writing this review that I remembered why. The name is Sophie Schwimm, at 35 and she is the oldest of the trainees. The reason the name is familiar... Sophie Schwimm wrote Kafna of the Wind, the text Magnus of the Library is based on. That is just really interesting to me, this is lore within lore. Sophie survives the trials, training and exams being faced by the class now. I think it gives an idea of where she ends up after graduation too, either Archives or Personnel. I Sophie, I like her attitude and what she represents. Libraries are often a second career for their staff.

[peacefulworld2003feelthegroove]

I will say, it does kinda drive me crazy when people claim source as king in some discussion. Some discourse on here is like, defined by the self, and created out of individual thought. Sources don't always fit into the discussions you argue. And sometimes, your sources are just fucking false. Like how people used to in mass (and still do on a smaller scale) cite various texts for why "nonbinary people don't exist". That's a good example of the intersection of bogus and off topic- it's not about the biology of one's existence, one does exist, so there is no arguing the fact, just the act of repression and submission.

But I mean on a similar note of bad sources, I've seen people link REDDIT as a source. Someone posting "I'm a psychologist AMA" replies as a source. I'm sorry. First of all people can lie on the internet. Second of all psychologists are all quacks and just because one says something that aligns with your belief doesn't void that. Third of all, REDDIT? COME ON.

Some of you people will really be out and about here like:

"Guys, I've figured it out. I'm trans."

"No you're gay"

"What? This is a discussion about me..? I know myself best."

"Source?"

".. what? My.. own introspection?"

"OK well than why does studies show most trans people are just gay people who didn't know? [Links results of a Google survey done within a specific group of instagrammers 12 years ago, but links it through text that says 'source' that outsiders to the argument won't click] checkmate!"

"You... can't use a source about others to define me? I know what if your version of me is not that, than your perception of me is simply false."

"All you faggots know what to do is to harass me. Kys" [posts callout in the following day where they claim a selfie the OP took was actually a picture they took while OP came to their house to beat them]

Everyone on the outside: wtf this is terrible, this gay person comes to people's homes and tries to kill them. They got doxxed? Oh, i don't care. They deserved it lol, fucking serial killers like that should fry.

"Hey, I'm gonna be homeless soon. Any reblogs of my art would be appreciated if you can't commission. Thanks so much"

Everyone on the outside: omg did you just rb from [op] they're literally a killer... yeah and a serial harasser and a pedophile. You should delete that rb and block them and spread these Twitter threads and callout doc so more people don't make the mistake.

[bountyofbeads]

THREAD from ADAM KLASFELD @KlasfeldReports for @CourthouseNews reporting from New York regarding Epstein bail hearing and Cohen docs on the Stormy Daniels payment in which he is serving time and Trump along with his co-conpirators are walking free. 😔 SAD

Good morning from New York.

A federal judge issues his ruling on Jeffrey Epstein’s bail application in court at 11:30 a.m. EDT.

Michael Cohen’s search warrant materials related to a closed campaign-finance probe to be unsealed at 11 a.m.

Covering both live for @CourthouseNews.

You're going to want some background on where things stand in both cases. This story on Epstein's passport has been updated for yesterday's revelations.

https://t.co/tSsbxc5kDy

Here's my write-up of Judge Pauley's order to unseal campaign-finance info:

https://t.co/a7LCn4kL3D

Remember: The search warrant materials were initially unsealed in March--specifically, eight documents and 895 pages.

So, how can reporters sift through them within 30 minutes before other major breaking news?

Only small portions remain redacted, and those will be lifted. https://t.co/Bljvr1Ar9W

NEW: Jeffrey Epstein's attorneys respond to the government's letter about the stamps on his passport.

"Epstein was given the passport at issue by a friend," they claim, insisting he never used it for international travel. cc: @CourthouseNews https://t.co/GJVZTwwZ3h

Big picture on Epstein story: This is a chart of prosecutions filed under the same statute.

As you see, new filings declined in recent years, and one ex-prosecutor told me that the weakening of T-visa program could jeopardize such cases.

ICYMI: https://t.co/BRtQ39PsJ3

Some perspective on the Michael Cohen materials:

In the first of eight documents alone, there is an entirely blacked out section titled "The Illegal Campaign Contribution Scheme."

It runs from the bottom of page 38 to the top of page 57.

That section was ordered unsealed.

There are seven documents that may contain similar redactions.

(Giving away my competitive edge here.)

To be clear, that's what WILL hit the public domain. It was allowed to be filed under seal previously.

And we're live. #CohenFiles https://t.co/XKjJcnzTzP

Folks, it takes awhile to upload large files. Please be patient.

The materials say that Cohen exchanged "a series of calls, text messages, and emails" with Daniels' atty Keith Davidson, David Pecker and Dylan Howard of AMI; Trump and Hope Hicks. https://t.co/qwUtNFFYyO

Doc:

The day after the Access Hollywood video dropped, Cohen received a call from Hope Hicks, the first such call in weeks. Trump joined into it. Hicks and Cohen spoke privately after; immediately after that call, Cohen called Pecker. https://t.co/tPNfuq1Qlu

Day after Access Hollywood tape, per doc:

7:39 pm: Flurry of calls between Cohen, Pecker and Howard.

7:56 pm: Cohen calls Hicks for two minutes. Pecker calls him right after for two-minute conversation.

8:03 pm: Cohen calls Trump, speaking for nearly eight minutes. https://t.co/y0biDg3aQK

9:13 p.m.: Text message from Howard to Cohen.

"Keith will do it. Let's reconvene tomorrow."

An apparent reference to Stormy's lawyer. https://t.co/yqNZjntrCj

Service advisory: The Epstein hearing is imminent and the court appears to be having technically difficulties with the live feed. My dispatches on that may be delayed.

Developing #CohenFiles story https://t.co/xk5QoH9Drg

Here's the first of eight documents. https://t.co/WAAo9pcSW6

Live feed restored the moment the Epstein bail hearing begins.

Stay tuned.

Berman says he should have his written opinion on the docket within the next one or two hours.

🚨Berman rejects Epstein's bail application.

Berman cites danger to others and to the community.

That fills more than 10 pages of the decision and order, and it is the "heart" of the decision, Berman says.

Berman:

"I find that the government has established danger to others and to the community by clear and convincing evidence," he says, also finding risk of flight by "preponderance of the evidence."

"I doubt that any bail package can overcome danger to the community."

Berman cites testimony of Annie Farmer and Courtney Wild in supporting his ruling.

Berman also cites evidence of intimidation and evidence of Epstein missing sex-offender check-ins.

He also cites "sexually explicit photos" and "expired Austrian passport" with Epstein's photo, not his name, and a Saudi residence.

Berman estimates the written ruling will be between 30 and 34 pages long.

Schedules a conference for Wednesday, July 31 at 11 a.m.

Berman: "Thank you for being here and we are adjourned."

Okay, so now to turn back to the #CohenFiles...

(You didn't think I forgot about those, did you?)

Same screenshot shows that Cohen and Howard's communications went well after midnight the next day.

3:31 a.m.: Cohen texts Howard, "Thank you.

"Eight minutes later": Cohen texts Howard that "Resolution Consultant LLC" is entity he formed week ago. https://t.co/hfv7nXONhu

Pivoting back to Epstein:

Developing story for @CourthouseNews, with more updates to come, particularly when the written ruling becomes live. https://t.co/LbCgw7iJaH

Day Two after WaPo publishes Access Hollywood tape:

10:58 a.m.: Howard texts Cohen and Davidson: "Keith/Michael: connecting you both in regards to that business opportunity. Spoke to the client this AM and they're confirmed to proceed with the opportunity."

Feds: Stormy deal https://t.co/1dBt5P0iHv

"AMI was also involved in a payment to model Karen McDougal." #AlwaysReadTheFootnotes https://t.co/tzO5mYkqHP

Three days later...

8:54 a.m.: Cohen texts Pecker, "I need to talk to you."

9:06 a.m.: Pecker texts Cohen, "I called please call me back."

No call records. They chatted on Signal, the encrypted messaging app, per feds. https://t.co/5Pz7uQtfY1

So commenced a flurry of activity from Cohen to sort out paperwork to dissolve one Delaware shell company, Resolution Consultants LLC, and open another Delaware shell company, Essential Consultants LLC, the hush-money payment conduit, per feds. https://t.co/IGDNYZ1cz4

Nov. 4, 2016: WSJ publishes story alleging National Enquirer "Shielded Donald Trump" from Karen McDougal's allegations.

Howard responds to Cohen:

"We just need her to disappear," referring to McDougal. https://t.co/c4TYSxCqFY

Cohen on then-forthcoming WSJ reporting:

"He's pissed," referring to Trump, authorities believed.

Howard: "I'm pissed! You're pissed. Pecker is pissed. Not much we can do." https://t.co/S9tJyEtBNW

Still Nov. 4, 2016, minutes later...

9:03 p.m.: Hicks calls Cohen, for two-minute conversation.

9:11 p.m.: Cohen calls Howard, 5 minutes.

9:15 p.m.: Hicks calls Cohen, nearly 7 minutes.

9:32 p.m.: Cohen texts Pecker, "The boss just tried calling you. Are you free?" https://t.co/7r2SNT48xc

9:50 p.m.: WSJ store drops and Howard and Hicks both send Cohen links.

Next morning, Nov. 5, 2016...

7:35 a.m.: Cohen texts Hicks, "So far I only see 6 stories. Getting little to no traction."

Hicks responds, "Same. Keep praying!! It's working!"

Cohen: Even CNN not talking https://t.co/1BmZU2LSVU

Updating both stories now for @CourthouseNews.

Read the files to learn the panic--there's no other word for it--that ensued in the Trump campaign and AMI after the Access Hollywood tapes and WSJ revelations.

A blow-by-blow, minute-by-minute accounting of crisis management.

JUST IN: Jailed Michael Cohen releases a statement via his publicist skewering "distorted and dishonest" comments by Trump's attorney. https://t.co/PSjWrvSnpB