#its totally doable

[valkyurii]

been playing around with unalloyed malenia and some of the moves she has look sick af i had to take some screenshots

[monsieuroverlord]

Exclusive Preview Image from today's X-Men Monday, with Steve Foxe

source here

The interview itself is about current and upcoming projects Foxe is doing, such as the X-Men '97 prequel mini, Blood Hunt Psylocke, and Dead X-Men.

But I'm really interested in this preview panel, which shows Sabretooth presumably on the ruins of Krakoa (at least, it looks like Krakoa to me, the weird tree-tunnels are distinct) searching for something using Quire as a guide.

Maybe its a Cerebro cradle?!?!!

It would explain the brain-breaking events indicated in the upcoming issues. Logan still has pretty strong telepathic resistance, so it'd make sense that Creed would seek out something strong enough to get into his head.

[owleics-fr]

What would YOU consider to be a hard amount of gems to get?

Thats hard to say honestly! Probably something in the range of 15-20kg? It would take me at least a few skin releases, and some months of not spending stuff to get that amount. However if someone put a gun to my head and asked for like 100kg I could probably manage it in a week? But thats with items I'd only sell under duress

I do understand this is on the higher end of things. From my post it seems like on average 1kg is a challenge for most players. Which I also think is fun because Most Items On Site cost within that range, theres plenty on FR that is managable for the average player to get.

[4giorno]

just actually watched the mavuika trailer and like im so..... bitter i could cry like get creative!!!!! you have something awesome here, for the first time i cared abt the cast of natlan in this trailer but you REFUSE to get creative and find a way to represent this in a way that fits the world

[starsiide]

if an artist says their turnaround time is usually a week and that they should be done with your specific commission by the end of the week, then goes nearly three weeks without saying something, is it OK to ask them for an update on your commission? I'm a bit torn on whether I should wait a whole month

[encyclop3dia]

maccready in fo4 watching me (armed with nothing but a boxing glove and buffout) complete the entire warehouse-clearing mission with him doing jack shit

[joeysmuttonchops]

i have to push through this arc. i have to make it through and then i wont read it again for years. itll only take me an hour or two. i can do it.

[boeing747]

slovak is the funniest language in the world i would move to slovakia if the weed wasnt so awful there

[diabeticdelight]

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[stonerzelda]

Has there been a say what ghandi x brba remix ytp video yet

[ourlittlesister2015]

Actually might fuck around and try to be a part of the 2024 carnival parade

[reasonsforhope]

"It’s technically possible for the UK to achieve its goal of having a clean power system by 2030, and doing so should reduce electricity bills and bolster the country’s energy security, the grid operator says in a study commissioned by the new Labour government.

The context

The UK recently shut its last coal-fired power plant and aims to slash its use of gas turbines as it seeks to all but eliminate fossil fuels from its electricity mix by the end of the decade.

In 2023, renewables and nuclear accounted for 62% of the country’s electrical output, while fossil fuels held a 38% share. Under the 2030 clean power target, fossil fuels (gas) would be reduced to less than 5% of the mix.

The latest

“The analysis concludes that clean power is a huge challenge but is achievable for Great Britain by 2030,” the National Energy System Operator said in a statement as it published the study.

Overall system costs are unlikely to increase if the target is met, and tariffs could in fact decline as legacy power contracts expire and if the state makes sufficient progress on energy efficiency gains, flexibility mechanisms, improving grid connection processes, and overall policy modernisation.

Significant investments are required in a short amount of time, but they would allow the UK to become a “leader” in new technologies while also reducing the country’s exposure to potential energy price shocks stemming from spikes in international gas prices, as was the case after Russia invaded Ukraine.

NESO’s analysis shows that clean technologies — renewables and nuclear — will be able to produce at least as much power as Great Britain consumes in total in 2030...

“A clean power system for Great Britain will deliver a backbone of home-grown energy that breaks the link between volatile international gas prices; that is secure and affordably powers our homes and buildings; that decarbonises the transport that we take to school and work; that drives the businesses of today and catalyses the innovations of the future.”

Next steps: The government will now consider NESO’s advice as it develops its clean power action plan later this year."

-via The Progress Playbook, November 5, 2024

[hyah-lian]

The world wanted to fight me on the art side of it, so a little write-y write maybe works?

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"Hey, guys," Four spoke barely louder than the door clicking shut behind him.

"Oh, hey-" Twilight twisted around on Time's couch to greet him, "fancy seeing you here. You never make it to these!"

"Wait, Four is here?" Wars popped his head out from behind the kitchen doorframe. "What happened that you're here? Is everything okay?"

"You're like, always busy!" Wind shot up seemingly out of nowhere and Four nearly dropped the gift bag he was holding.

"Usually yeah, um-"

"Did the hospital finally burn down? The FBI caught the lab-tech gambling ring? Oh- did you finally snap and tell someone to stuff it where the sun don't shine? Ow!" Time elbowed Legend on his way past.

"Come in, sit. Malon is just finishing pulling the other weenie wraps out of the oven"

"They are 'pigs-in-a-blanket', calling them weenie wraps is weird!"

"Okay, shush, Four is being seen outside the ICU something big is- oh. Oh, Four-" Sky's voice almost broke as a realization hit him.

The whole group either tensed up or their shoulders sagged upon catching the brainwave Sky was riding.

"Oh, oh my Gosh," Wind covered his mouth, "I'm so sorry-"

"What? Oh no! No, no nothing like that!" Four frantically waved a freed hand, "No, actually Doe number 4 took the NG tube fine and is actually sustaining levels now, and um- this."

Four lifted the gift bag a little higher so everyone, including Malon now bringing out the dough-wrapped-hot-dogs-of-indeterminate-name.

"Remember, um," he cleared his throat and moved to the space made for him on the couch. "The guy from last year. Really bad wreck, and the MRSA that kicked off into sepsis and... yeah. T-that whole... that one."

Sky nodded. He remembered having to fly that patient to another hospital after Four spent two months nearly glued to his pager and spent more than a few nights sleeping in a chair in the corner of the room.

Time remembered the multiple surgeries, the short and longterm outlooks, and bit the inside of his cheek to keep his face stoic for Four. He had a feeling, after the transfer, they wouldn't likely hear much back if anything at all.

"His wife came by today. And brought these," Four slid out a photo album and small box of cookies.

Legend's heart dropped to his stomach and he thought Wild and Wind's fidgeting and intense staring at the floor were a good approximation for how he felt.

Then, Four flipped open the book.

The first page was a photo of her and the patient holding hands and giving thumbs up through tearful smiles and at least a mile worth of tubing and leads.

The second page was, as Four explained, the first day he had been able to sit up and had a conversation for more than 5 minutes. Sky, the soft soul he is, was already swiping at his eyes once he saw the photo of her holding his hand to her stomach.

"She was just about a month along when it all happened and had no idea, so when he woke up she had just started to really show it. And she told me that, two days later, he brought the conversation up himself. He remembered it, and that was, that was a big fear for her. And he could remember."

They kept flipping through the book, someone shoved a toasted sandwich half into Four's shaking hands and took over turning the pages.

"He said he wanted her to put in some of the letters he was writing with the therapists, when he was working through coming to terms with everything. What he remembered or the dreams he thought were when he was at ours. You can see how his motor skills kept improving- she said he writes neater now than ever and she can actually read the grocery list!"

Legend barked out a laugh at that. Upon flipping the next page and seeing the new grocery list and the old one they had included, he ended up spraying a mouthful of soda onto Time's back.

"Oh wow! She wasn't kidding!" Wind marveled.

The next page had him holding his new baby. A few pages later, there was one of him on a physio mat working on sitting unassisted with their baby working on the same skill.

"This was the photo right after his first attempt at a self-transfer to his chair at home. She said their kid was babbling like being the head cheer coach for dad was the most important thing on the planet.

"They're moving back to their old house in a few weeks, and he is going to transfer his physical therapy care back to our hospital. Thats actually why they were there today, setting up the new schedule and talking about the timeline.

"They were hoping to see you guys too, actually, he remembered Hyrule and Mo even, from the ambulance ride."

"Oh wow! Is that why there's the marmalade thumbprint cookies? He seriously remembered that?"

"Apparently. That was the first thing he asked for at the other hospital. He said he had to 'show the big guy and his buddy how to really bake'"

"HA! I'll make sure to tell Mo that," Hyrule snorted.

"He does hope to see you guys around. I have no idea how he knows about Wild and Wind, since any time you all were in he would have been sedated, so maybe his wife was mentioning you. But, they really want to say hi sometime."

Twilight pulled Four into a bone-crushing, one-armed hug. Then Sky let himself fall into Four's side. And someone jumped over the back of the couch, to Malon's scolding about treating her chesterfield with care.

"I hate to break the cuddle pile, but the game started about ten minutes ago, and we definitely missed the first kick-off unless you paid for the fancy package where you get the recording."

Speaking of prompts, lofty if u have any doodle or ficlet prompts for today that u can think of I'd love something distracting/to do. It has been A Weird Day lmao

Hmmmm

Healthcare doodle? Of whatever healthcare scene you like the most, or make one up?

Draw your favorite blorbo knitting?

Writing prompt: one of the boys gets a freaking break.

[malusokay]

Haiii !! I'm obsessed with your blog. Do you have any tips for staying motivated? I wanna better my life and I have all the resources to do so. it's just motivation that's the problem 😓😓

surround yourself with inspiration.

for me, my friends are one of my biggest motivations—having people around who inspire and encourage you to grow is everything.

it’s not just about support; it’s about energy. being in a circle of people who push you, directly or indirectly, to be better is so important.

don’t lose sight of your goals.

always keep in mind what you’re working for, whether it’s an academic milestone or something personal. knowing your “why” makes the process so much easier.

when you have a clear picture of what you’re striving for, working hard feels purposeful instead of just tiring.

set HUGE goals, and then work backwards.

start with the biggest, boldest goal, then break it down into smaller, manageable steps that fill the gap between where you are now and where you want to be.

here’s what I mean: let’s say you’re in high school, and your ultimate goal is Cambridge.

you now → finishing an essay → getting a specific grade → finding balance → acing exams → writing your personal statement → Cambridge.

this is a very vague example, but the idea is to create a roadmap where every step feels doable—and every step brings you closer. you guys get my point hahaha

find balance to avoid burnout.

I’m a total workaholic, and spending time on things that don’t align with my main goals usually makes me feel horrible. but balance is non-negotiable.

for me, balance means baking with my friends, diving into hobbies that challenge me outside of academia, reading something complex but unrelated to my studies, or creating content like this to inspire others.

whatever it looks like for you, find something that lets you reset and recharge.

visualise, but don’t let it become procrastination.

I’m all for making Pinterest boards and visualising your dream life and I highly recommend doing it because it ties into the whole “don’t lose sight of your goals” idea.

BUT: overplanning can become its own trap. making endless lists, moodboards, or ideas without ever starting the actual work is just procrastination in a prettier outfit.

so yes, make your Pinterest board, set your goals, but don’t stop there. Start taking action, even if it’s just one small step today.

I hope this is helpful to you, and I wish you the very best on your journey, if you (or anyone else hahah) have more questions regarding this, just let me know, and we can dive into this topic a little deeper. <3

my insta @ malusokay

[perseidlion]

So there's this character in Dead Boy Detectives.

He's:

Attractive

Flirts shamelessly with Edwin

Makes physical advances toward Edwin

Makes Charles jealous and "gets in the way of the main ship"

Is of indeterminate age but is possibly decades or centuries old

Can transform into an animal.

And it's this guy:

AND YET I have never seen any discourse calling Monty a creep and a predator.

Unlike The Cat King, he even kissed Edwin suddenly and without explicit consent. He also lied, manipulated and betrayed all of them and nearly got them killed. Yes, he said he didn't know Esther was planning on destroying them. But c'mon, it's Esther.

Somehow though, the fandom vilifies The Cat King more than Monty. I think the reason why is worth a long, hard look in the mirror.

The biggest difference between the two is TCK's sexual nature and his in-your-face queerness. Those are two things that have been historically vilified and othered about gay/queer men.

Even these days, through the whole "no kink at pride" discourse, this argument continues through respectability politics.

Simply put, a short little twink with a crush is a non-threatening gay man, while TCK with his overt sensuality and gender non-conforming clothing represents a threat. Monty's advances are seen as cute, while TCK's are predatory, even though Monty propositioned Edwin with a kiss as surely as TCK overtly propositioned him.

If TCK's sexually-charged flirting bothered you in a way that Monty's advances didn't (despite the fact the audience knew that at least at first, Monty's advances were a big old lie) ask yourself why that is. The reason is probably that you were taught to fear and vilify overt displays of queer sexuality . Even queer people need to unlearn this particular bias.

And just to cover all the bases, I will shout again that The Cat King is a fae/trickster and that Edwin's punishment was proportionate in that context. Edwin used magic and confined a creature he knew to be as intelligent as a human and was punished for it with a very long leash and a (totally doable) task. It was a task designed to make Edwin see the cats as individuals instead of tools to help him close a case. The sort of fiction that DBD has its roots in (and the source material) is full of these sort of eye-for-an-eye type of punishments with magical creatures.

Just to be clear, I don't think we should be vilifying Monty, either. You can't 1:1 fictional scenarios onto real life and apply our standards of morality to them, especially not in a setting with man-eating mushrooms, ghosts, and transforming animals. All the conflict these two characters brought to the plot was necessary. If everyone acted with perfect morality all the time, fiction would be incredibly boring.

And IF you did apply RL standards to fiction, you would have to acknowledge that Edwin's crime of binding and forcing a fully sentient being to give him information violated just as much consent as TCK putting that bracelet on Edwin. And that Monty was just as "predatory" as The Cat King, if not more so. The Cat King, at least, never lied to Edwin, while everything about Monty was a lie from the start.

[lenasai]

this is one of the campaigns i spotlighted a while back. ghazi's campaign is progressing, but very slowly - too slowly for the circumstances he and his family are living through. €500-€1000 short term goals are taking an excruciatingly long amount of time to reach.

his situation, in his own words (emphasis mine):

When the war on Gaza began on October 7, 2023, my relatives and uncles took refuge in our house, thinking that it was the safe house, and 5 days after their displacement to us, the occupation carried out a brutal and violent bombardment on the neighborhood next to us. On the morning of Friday, 10/13/2023, the Zionist occupation called my older brother, asking him to escape, evacuate all the buildings of the entire neighborhood, and head to the south of the Gaza Strip. It was very suspicious and scary and we didn't know where to turn. We had to evacuate. I had to flee with my family to a safe area, leaving behind my neighborhood, my home, my shops, my work, my memories, literally everything. We took refuge with our relatives in Al-Maghazi camp, and 12 days after we were displaced, on 10/25/2023, the occupation bombed the bakery opposite the house in which we were displaced, and I was injured in my foot. On the left side and an injury, my brother suffered minor burns to her face, and the house became partially destroyed, but it is the only shelter we have, so we restored what we could to live in the house as much as possible. On November 4, 2023, warplanes targeted the bakery after it was destroyed again. Thank God, none of us were injured, and nothing was done here. We were able to restore, but we cleaned and sat down because there was no other place, and on the morning of Wednesday, January 3, 2024, the occupation made a sudden ground entry into Al-Maghazi camp, and here we were surrounded and we could not leave the house. There was no water, food or any other necessities of life. We just sat and heard the sounds of shelling, bullets and missiles. We are waiting for our turn to come. Until Sunday morning, January 7, 2024, we miraculously managed to leave Al-Maghazi under bombardment and took refuge in Rafah. I had no one or relatives there, and we built a tent to shelter me and my family. On May 28, 2024, we were displaced for the sixth time after nights and days of violent bombing on tents in Rafah’s Mawasi. They were displaced and we did not know where to run. I cannot describe the situation adequately; I think you've seen enough on the Internet. I lost my home, my shops, my family's source of income, and I was left with nothing. I have lost many friends over the past four months. However, I feel nothing but complete helplessness and inability to help my family. The feeling of helplessness is humiliating and painful, as negative thoughts dominate your thoughts, such as thinking about suicide or wishing for death to escape this feeling. But here I am breathing again and thinking of positive solutions in the face of crushing death. I'm trying to cling to life.

today, ghazi made an update: his campaign finally reached its €9,500 short term goal. the next one is €10,000. let's help him reach that goal by the end of next week! i think it's completely doable, but he needs your help. even €5 helps, but if you truly cannot donate, then please spread his campaign in the hopes that it will reach someone who can.

this campaign has been featured on the @gazafunds website and i trust its legitimacy.

€9,629 / €10,000 (short-term) - €371 left to short-term goal

€9,629 / €50,000 total

please share this post so other people can see this campaign!