#jordin park

[bl00dst41ned]

'*•.¸♡ love songs (jude edition) ♡¸.•*'

pairing: jude bellingham x reader

summary: in which i describe a relationship with your favs using songs

author's note: first time I ever write for Jude, hehe my second baby

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how you guys meet

The Night Is Still Young - Nicki Minaj

You two met at a club during New year's night. His friend group and yours all came together in their VIP section and partied until the sun rose. You and Jude instantly clicked, drinking shots and getting to know each other. In your drunkenness, you all managed to exchange numbers to keep in contact and hang out in the future.

how the relationship grew to become official

You - Lloyd & Lil Wayne

Through text messages and phone calls, Jude found in you a confidante. He would talk to you about any and everything, his problems and his feelings. He would even call for you at your window to go on a walk in the night or chill in the car. Well, yours, since he did not have one. And during these nights, he would vent to you and you would too. After a few weeks, during one of you lot's parked car convo sessions, he confessed how he felt for you, ending in a make out session between the two of you.

how to describe the relationship

No Air - Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown

You two, as a couple, were inseparable. Wherever he was, you were, and vice versa. It felt like you could not breathe if you were more than 3 meters apart. Which sickened your entourage. You were always hugging, kissing or touching one another in some way.

how is Jude in the relationship

Snooze - SZA

In the relationship, Jude was very much the clingy one. You became an essential person in his life and one of those he trusted and loved the most. Sometimes you would be surprised at how obsessed he could be. Jude seemed amazed by you and everything you did. Cooking, singing or even just sitting on your phone. He would look at you with glossy eyes, not believing a girl like you was his girlfriend.

how are you in the relationship

Dusk Till Dawn - ZAYN & Sia

You and Jude would always support one another, especially you. His career was a lot to endure for him, from the stress of games and supporters' harsh comments. In his moments of doubt, you were always here to cheer him up and remind him of his worth.

like, repost and suggest other celebs (hope you enjoyed it besties)

masterlist for once

[doberbutts]

OK so I keep getting asks asking me for an update on my music adventure I started before the new year and, based on your suggestions and also people I already had on my playlist:

[obligatory disclaimer: some of these artists I have already deleted because I'm mad about their non-musical actions, others have followed me since childhood, and some I had well before I knew they were black or had black members in the band]

Alex Boye - black, kinda everything but the ones I have are pop - already had

Alicia Keys - black, r&b/soul - already had

Allison Russell - black, pop - still deciding

Amaare - black, r&b/soul/afropop - still deciding

Amythyst Kiah - black, folk/alt-rock/blues - still deciding

Angel Haze - black, rap/hip-hop - still deciding

Angeline Morrison - black, alt/folk/indie - still deciding

Anjimile - black, alt/folk/indie - still deciding

Anna Field - black, alt/folk/indie - still deciding

Arlo Parks - black, indie/pop/folk/r&b - still deciding

Ben Harper - black, raggae/alt/indie - still deciding

Beyonce - black, pop/r&b/soul - already had

Birds of Chicago - black (wife, married), folk - still deciding

Black Eyed Peas - black (mostly), alt/r&b/pop-rap/EDM - already had

Blanco Brown - black, country/hip-hop - already had

BOB - black, rap/hip-hop - already had

Bone Thugs N Harmony - black, hip-hop/rap - already had

Brittany Howard - black, alt/indie - still deciding

Candi Staton - black, r&b/soul/pop - deleted, this is more my dad's music than mine tbh

Carolina Chocolate Drops - black, pop/folk - not exactly what I was looking for but I like it

Cee Lo Green - black, r&b/soul/hip-hop/EDM - already had

Chris Brown - black, rap/r&b/hip-hop - already had, deleted long ago after he beat the shit out of Rihanna and then released Fine China, but I do like the sound even if the guy singing it is a piece of shit

Ciara - black, r&b/soul/pop/EDM - already had

Clipping. - mostly nb (black rapper), hip-hop/rap/EDM - deleted immediately, this is way too far into the Just Noise territory and several songs give me a headache

Damita - black, gospel - already had

David Jordan - black, metal/pop - already had

Dead South - mostly nb (black cellist), folk/bluegrass - already had

DEATH - black, proto-punk - honestly debating deleting, not a huge fan

Death Grips - mostly nb (black rapper), hip-hop/rap - same problem as clipping, too far into Just Noise and deleted immediately

Destorm - black, EDM/pop/hip-hop/rap - already had

Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - mostly nb (black vocals), jazz/funk - still deciding

DJ Casper - black, EDM/hip-hop/rap - already had because cha cha slide

DJ Mehdi - black, EDM - still deciding

Fall Out Boy - mostly nb (black bassist), alt/indie/pop-punk/pop-rock (collabs) - already had

Fatoumata Diawara - black, folk/afro-pop/blues - liked her in Gorillaz collab, still deciding for her by herself

Flowerovlove - black, pop/indie/trap - still deciding but mostly favorable

Flying Lotus - black, EDM - still deciding

Gary Clark Jr - black, blues/raggae/r&b/hip-hop/soul - not exactly what I wanted but favorable

Genesis Owusu - black, punk/rap/hip-hop - also not really what I wanted but favorable

Gloria Gaynor - black, r&b/soul/disco - already had because I will survive

Iniko - black , alt/soul/EDM - still deciding

Iyaz - black, raggae/pop/r&b - already had

Jackson5 - black, r&b/pop/soul/disco - already had

Jake Blount - black, blues/folk - still deciding

Janelle Monae - black, soul/r&b/EDM - incredibly favorable, probably keeping

Jason Derulo - black, pop/r&b - already had

Jordin Sparks - black, r&b/soul/pop - already had

Joy Oladokun - black, pop/folk/r&b/rock - still deciding

JP Cooper - black, alt-rock/soul/house - still deciding

Kaia Kater - black, indie/folk - still deciding

Kanye West - black, rap/r&b/hip-hop - already had because he has a handful of Christian songs my dad likes, deleted long ago because it's Kanye.

Kid Cudi - black, EDM/hip-hop/rap - already had

Laxcity - black, EDM/lo-fi - still deciding but incredibly favorable

Lil Jon - black, hip-hop/rap/crunk - already had because get low

Lil Nas X - black, hip-hop/pop rap/country - already had

Lizzie No - black, folk/blues/country - still deciding

LMFAO - black, EDM/hip-hop - already had

Lou Bega - black, mambo/hip-hop/ska - already had because mambo no. 5

LustSickPuppy - black, rap/EDM - deleted, immediate dislike

Magnolia Park - black (mixed group), pop-punk/alt-rock - THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!!!!!! Whoever suggested it, thank you!!!!!!!!

Mangodog - black, pop - still deciding

Maroon5 - mostly nb (black keyboardist), pop-rock/soft-rock - already had

Mavis Staples - black, r&b/soul/folk - still deciding

Me'shell Ndegeocello - black, soul/jazz/hip-hop/raggae - again this is mostly Dad Music and not Jaz Music so it was deleted

Michael Franti - black, hip-hop/raggae/jazz/folk - already had a few because I love his sound and didn't realize he was black, whoever recommended him thank you for the new info

Michael Jackson - black, pop/soul/r&b/rock/disco - already had , it's also Dad Music but it's fun

MikeQ - black, EDM - still deciding

MNEK - black, EDM/pop - THIS IS ALSO EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!!!!!!!

Mon Rovia - black, folk/r&b/soul - still deciding

Morcheeba - mostly nb (black vocalist), hip-hop/rock/folk - deleted, Dad Music

Moses Sumney - black, soul/jazz/alt/indie - still deciding

Nelly - black, hip-hop/rap - already had

Nicki Minaj - black, pop/hip-hop/rap - already had

Nico & Vinz - black, pop/pop-rock - already had

Nightmares On Wax - black, hip-hop/techno - still deciding but highly favorable

Nova Twins - black, alt-rock/punk/nu-metal - deleted, Just Noise

P. Diddy - black, hip-hop/rap - already had, I'm aware of Diddy's deeds however they sang this version of I'll Be Missing You at my grandfather's funeral and it makes me think of him and cry

Plain White T's - mostly nb (black drummer), alt-rock/indie - already had

POD - mostly nb (black guitarist), Christian nu-metal - already had

Pussycat Dolls - mostly nb (black vocalist), pop - already had

Queen Omega - black, reggae - deleted, not my genre. sorry Odie, she doesn't stray far enough into the genres I do like for me to hold much interest

R Kelly - black, r&b/soul/hip-hop/rap - already had, literally the same thing as Diddy I Believe I Can Fly was played at my grandfather's funeral so I've held onto it

Rhiannon Giddens - black, folk/country - still deciding

Rihanna - black, pop/EDM/hip-hop/reggae/r&b - already had

Rusted Root - mostly nb (one black member) , rock - already had

Santigold - black, EDM/hip-hop - EXTREMELY favorable, very very close to what I was looking for

Shannon Funchess - black, alt/EDM/punk - still deciding

Straight No Chaser - mostly nb (black vocalist) - already had, it's an acapella group that did parody mashups of christmas songs that I find hilarious year after year

Stromae - black, hip-hop/EDM - EXTREMELY favorable, very very close to what I was looking for

Sunny War - black, folk/punk/pop - still deciding

Tanerelle - black, r&b/soul/pop - still deciding

Tank and the Bangas - mostly black, soul/hip-hop - not really my genre but I like it well enough

Teebs - black, EDM - still deciding

The Weeknd - black, alt-r&b/pop/EDM - it's weird bc I either hate the song or I really like it with no in-between so far

Thurston Harris - black, r&b/soul/rock - already had

TLC - black, r&b/hip-hop/pop - already had

Todrick Hall - black, r&b/pop/hip-hop - already had - this particular song of his (Beauty and the Beat) re-opened my relationship with one of my black aunts so I kept it

Toro Y Moi - black, EDM/pop/indie-rock/hip-hop - still deciding

Tray Wellington - black, folk/jazz/blues - still deciding

Tricky - black, alt/indie/EDM - still deciding, but favorable

TV On The Radio - mostly black, pop-rock/indie-rock - still deciding, but favorable

Usher - black, hip-hop/r&b/rap - already had

Vagabon - black, EDM/indie-rock/pop - still deciding

Valerie June - black, folk/blues/gospel/soul/country - still deciding

WHOKILLEDXIX - duo with one black member, punk/rap/rock - I also either hate the song and delete it immediately or really like it with no in-between

Whole Wheat Bread - black, rock/punk/reggae/rap - still deciding but favorable

will.i.am - black, hip-hop/pop/EDM - EXTREMELY favorable

Witch Prophet - black, r&b/soul/jazz - still deciding

Wiz Khalifa - black, hip-hop/rap - already had

Yola - black, r&b/pop - this is also Dad Music but I like it and I think her voice is beautiful so I've kept it

[icegirl2772]

i need your songs for kaelyn and james!!!

Okay, fair warning. I'm gonna be that totally extra person and do two versions: one normal, one BTR. Because I'm me. :P

And yes, feel free to totally judge what I have on my main playlist. (I've got over 1800 songs - let's see what it spits out)

Normal Version:

Opening Credits: Make You Feel My Love by Adele (Well, we're off to a good start) Meeting for the First Time: One More Light by Linkin Park (well, that ended up depressing) Hey, I Kinda Like You: Final Masquerade by Linkin Park (seriously? 1800 songs and you spit out this, Spotify?) I'm Going to Kiss You Now: That's Where You Find Love by Westlife (Okay, now we're getting a bit hopeful) Falling in Love: Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile by Sia (...yeah, I have no words; I guess it kinda fits because you're happy in love) Your Place or Mine: Irgendwas Bleibt by Silbermond (yeah, I've got a German song on my playlist - the English translation of the lyrics) Naked in Bed: True Love by Pink and Lily Allen (Hey. Good for a love/hate relationship) First Fight: Believe It or Not by Joey Scarbury (and the award for most random song choice goes to...) Maybe We Should Take a Break: Loud by Shannon Noll (Okay, my Spotify playlist is letting me down) I Want You Back: Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry (Come on, Spotify, you're killing me!) Will You Marry Me: Dancing with Strangers by Jeremy Shada (Spotify, I thought I curated you better than this) First Child: It Is What It Is by Jamie Miller (Okay, this is getting ridiculous now) We're Getting Older: She's So Mean by Matchbox 20 (Oh Jesus, Mary and Joseph...) If You Die, I'll Go With You: Just Give Me a Reason by Pink and Nate Ruess (okay, you couldn't have shown up a few categories ago?) End Credits: Fly Away by Tones and I (Okay, since this is an end credits situation, IDGAF here)

BTR Version:

Okay, if the boys don't come through for me, I won't be responsible for what I do next.

Opening Credits: Na Na Na (this should've been end credits) Meeting for the First Time: Fall (...okay, not the worst) Hey, I Kinda Like You: Count on You (with Jordin Sparks) (okay, we're doing good so far) I'm Going to Kiss You Now: Music Sounds Better (with Mann) (hey, not bad) Falling in Love: Get Up (and there's the disappointing option) Your Place or Mine: Shot in the Dark (maybe this should be for I Want You Back) Naked in Bed: Superstitious (you know what? with the opening lyrics, that actually works) First Fight: Brand New (yeah, that doesn't work...) Maybe We Should Take a Break: No Idea (yeah, I have no words for this one) I Want You Back: Windows Down (see above) Will You Marry Me: 24/Seven (oh come on, Spotify, you couldn't give me Ask You Tonight?) First Child: Revolution (Spotify, you are letting me down big time) We're Getting Older: Waves (AW COME ON!) If You Die, I'll Go With You: A Hard Day's Night (Spotify, I hate you right now) End Credits: Forget You Now (eh, it's end credits, who gives a shit?)

Hope you enjoyed my list with a side of me cursing out Spotify and considering a major playlist cleanout.

[obigem]

Melody and Saunders welcomed a second baby into this world named Legend Saunders-Pike. He's the spitting image of Melody with Saunders' hair and eyes. He's close in age with Brick and Droby, so when they're together, they're triple trouble!

With 2 babies together, you would think that Melody would be ready to make that unbreakable bond official between herself and Lukas Saunders. But alas, she still isn't ready to say yes, so Lukas is still waiting to ask her again. Watcher willing, the reproposal will be soon👀

After the fiasco that was Jordin's scheming at Camp Longhorn, Kea and Eric decided that Jordyn had far too much time on her hands 😅

So they enrolled her in dance, which she loved and excelled at. Cordie took some classes with her, but ultimately never loved it as much as Jordie.

When Cordie stopped dancing with her, Jordie found a new dance partner in Izzy Broke. Now that they're in high school, their goal is to rule the school as the head cheerleaders in charge with Jordie heading the throne.

Just as promised, Cordie stayed in touch with Zella post Camp Longhorn. They friended each other on Social Bunny and talked every week. However, a year after they met, something miraculous happened. Zella's dad found stability.

Zella had always wanted to live with her dad, having faced a lot of bullying at school she wanted that fresh start. It took some convincing her mom and stepmom, but ultimately Zella was granted permission to move in with her dad at the Oasis Springs Trailer Park 😁

Now that Zella was local, she, Jordie, and Cordie hung out all the time as an inseparable trio.

But speaking of Cordie....

She's been hard at work making changes of her own. But we'll get to her...soon, I promise!

[zoyalannister]

Hello everyone, happy new year!!

Let's kickstart 2024 with something I promised a few weeks ago:

Endless Sunlight Playlist

Prologue - I'm not calling you a liar, by Florence + The Machine

Chapter 1 - Run boy run, by Woodkid

Chapter 2 - Animal, by Vox

Chapter 3 - The kids aren’t alright, by The Offspring

Chapter 4 - Hit the floor, by Linkin Park

Interlude: Poison - Sweetest perfection, by Depeche Mode

Chapter 5 - Lifeline, by Lena

Chapter 6 - Let it all out, by Birdy + RHODES

Chapter 7 - Conquest of spaces, by Woodkid

Chapter 8 - Start a war, by Valerie Broussard, Klergy

Interlude: 775 days - Shadow of the day, by Linkin Park

Chapter 9 - Battlefield, Jordin Sparks

Chapter 10 - I did something bad, by Taylor Swift

Chapter 11 - Power, by Isak Danielson

Chapter 12 - My gospel, by Charlie Puth

Interlude: The last cigarette - Hell's comin' with me, by Poor Mans Poison

Chapter 13 - Royalty, by Egzod, Maestro Chives, Neoni

Chapter 14 - It’s got my name on it, by Tommee Profitt, Sarah Reeves

Chapter 15 - Darkside, by Neoni

Chapter 16 - Gloria regali, by Tommee Profitt, Fleurie

Epilogue - Feeling good, by Muse

[faolonfiendrender]

This be the last one o' today. Good luck out there and remember kings be tyrants and lawmen be finks

Tales to Be Told - The Mechanism Dawson’s Christian - Vic Tyler Sleeping in the Cold Below - From Warframe Dreaded Skies - Lagerstein New Sins for Old - Leslie Fish Spaceman’s Dilemma - Vic Tyler Airship Pirates - Abney Park Luck Is a Jade - Cynthia McQuillin Hereward the Wake - The Mechanisms Sunset Val the Pirate Queen - The Cog Is Dead Warriors Without a War - Escape The Clouds Mazianni - Leslie Fish et al. published in Finity's End Signy Mallory - Leslie Fish et al. Published in Finity's End All Debts Are Paid - Jordin Kare Drunk Space Pirate - The Mechanisms

[masterofd1saster]

CJ current events 20jun23

Honey, why are you home from work so early?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Nashville police say they fired now former officer Sean Herman on Wednesday after video surfaced of him groping a woman’s breasts while in uniform during a fake traffic stop. The video — titled "Can't believe he didn't arrest me" — was originally posted by a woman named Jordin who was sitting in the driver’s seat. A man in the passenger seat is heard telling Jordin that he knew she would be pulled over for how fast she was driving.***

Jordin apparently has an OF business.

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Explain "victimless crime" again, please

***This is not just a weekend with Grandma. This is every weekday at 4:15 p.m., when a school bus hugs the foothills of the Appalachian mountains to get Autumn and Owen safely back into the arms of their grandmother, a 56-year-old widow who’s been watching the two teens since “basically at birth.”  Their father, Vance explains, is currently “running from the law” after he was caught trying to sell opioids in the parking lot of a doctor’s office. Together, the three of them form one of the tens of thousands of “grandfamilies” rising out of West Virginia’s opioid epidemic. Vance, who became the kids’ legal guardian in 2018, sees her current nuclear unit as a chance to get things right the second time around.*** Up until our country’s postwar heyday, it was common for grandparents to live in the family home. Now, it’s usually a sign there’s something amiss—either the grandparents need to be looked after or the kids need better care. Out of the more than two million kids being raised by their grandparents in the U.S., the majority are living with their family elders due to a parent’s drug abuse.*** The year 2000 is when Kim Tomblin noticed that something was changing about Lincoln County. That year, she’d just opened up her hair salon in West Hamlin, when she heard two teenagers in the waiting area whispering about how to snort pills. “What do you get out of that?” she remembers asking one of the boys when he sat down in her chair for a haircut. “I’m not judging you—I’m just curious.” He smirked and replied, “It’s like drinking a whole case of beer.” That was the first time she ever heard about anyone doing drugs harder than marijuana or liquor, she said. But after that, she kept seeing signs of it everywhere. She once walked into a woman shooting up in the bathroom of a local gas station. And when she went on to manage a convenience store, she says she lost count of how many times she heard about one of her customers overdosing.***

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DoJ noticed

Three Florida residents pleaded guilty [14jun24] to conspiring to injure, oppress, threaten or intimidate employees of pregnancy resource centers in the free exercise of the right to provide and seek to provide reproductive health services. The defendants selected reproductive health facilities that provided and counseled abortion alternatives and vandalized those facilities with threatening messages. According to court documents, between May and July 2022, Caleb Freestone, Amber Smith-Stewart and Annarella Rivera engaged in a series of targeted attacks on pro-life pregnancy help centers in Florida. The defendants admitted they participated in the attack in the dark of night and, while wearing masks and dark clothing to obscure their identities, spray painted the facilities with threatening messages, including “If abortions aren’t safe than niether [sic] are you,” “YOUR TIME IS UP!!,” “WE’RE COMING for U” and “We are everywhere.”***

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Marine Corps recruiter goes berzerk

ROCKFORD, Mich. — A Marine Corps recruiter accused of breaking into a Rockford area home Saturday morning and stabbing an 11-year-old girl is accused of planning something much more sinister.  According to court documents filed in the case, 24-year-old Ricardo Perez Castillo broke into a different Rockford home earlier in the night. *** Just after 3 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, the homeowner called police and said someone was in his daughter's bedroom and the daughter's friend had been cut, a probable cause affidavit details.  The man said he had the suspect held at gunpoint until police showed up.  When detectives arrived, they found Castillo with a bloody knife next to him. ***

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What's DUI related? Driving? Drinking?

LONG ISLAND - Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested on Long Island, Sag Harbor Village Police have confirmed to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg. According to Newsday, the charges are "DWI-related." Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that Timberlake ran a stop sign and was swerving before he was pulled over. Timberlake refused a breathalyzer, according to those sources. Timberlake's friends allegedly came over to the police and asked officers to cut the pop star a break, but the officers refused, according to TMZ. TMZ says there is body camera video of the incident, but it's unclear at this point if it will be released.***

Why he didn't call an uber is not reported.

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Charges against Dr Haim clarified a little

HOUSTON – A Houston doctor has been indicted for obtaining protected individual health information for patients that were not under his care and without authorization*** The case against Ethan Haim, 34, Dallas, has now been unsealed, and he is set to make his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Yvonne Y. Ho in Houston at 2 p.m. The four-count indictment alleges Haim obtained personal information including patient names, treatment codes and the attending physician from Texas Children’s Hospital’s (TCH) electronic system without authorization. He allegedly obtained this information under false pretenses and with intent to cause malicious harm to TCH. According to the indictment, Haim was a resident at Baylor College of Medicine and had previous rotations at TCH as part of his residency. In April 2023, Haim allegedly requested to re-activate his login access at TCH to access pediatric patients not under his care. The indictment alleges he obtained unauthorized access to personal information of pediatric patients under false pretenses and later disclosed it to a media contact. If convicted, Haim faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 maximum possible fine.***

Why DoJ is prosecuting a whistleblower is not reported. Maybe it's too painfully obvious?

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Now they're silencing a nurse whistleblower!

***another story involving the same institution was brewing in the background: medical fraud. According to a new whistleblower, doctors at Texas Children’s Hospital were willing to falsify medical records and break the law to keep practicing “gender-affirming care.” Caught in the wave of ideological fervor, two of the hospital’s prominent physicians, Richard Ogden Roberts and David Paul, cut corners and, according to the whistleblower, committed Medicaid fraud to secure funds for the hospital’s child sex-change program. (Texas Children’s Hospital, Roberts, and Paul did not respond to a request for comment.) This is a story of fanaticism, hubris, and the murky business of transgender medicine. It would have remained hidden, except for the courage of two people inside the hospital, a surgeon named Eithan Haim and a nurse who has now decided to come forward. Both have risked much to alert the public to the barbarism that is occurring at the nation’s largest, and arguably most prestigious, children’s hospital. Some years ago, Vanessa Sivadge thought she had it made, having just accepted a position as a registered nurse at Texas Children’s Hospital. She had wanted to be a nurse since high school and felt a sense of joy in helping children.***

two months after I spoke with her for that story, Sivadge called me in a panic. The FBI had sent two special agents, Paul Nixon and David McBride, to her home. The agents knocked on the door, asked her about “some of the things that have been going on at [her] work lately,” and then asked to enter her home. She was terrified. (The FBI declined to comment.) The agents told Sivadge that she was a “person of interest” in an investigation targeting the whistleblower who had exposed the child sex-change program. They told her that the whistleblower had broken federal privacy laws. “They threatened me,” Sivadge said. “They promised they would make life difficult for me if I was trying to protect the leaker. They said I was ‘not safe’ at work and claimed that someone at my workplace had given my name to the FBI.” The authorities—the FBI, the hospital, and, as Sivadge would later discover, federal prosecutors—were all circling the story. Both the Department of Justice and the hospital leadership were ideologically committed to “transgender medicine.” They had been embarrassed by the investigation that had exposed their actions, and they were looking for revenge.***

Then Sivadge noticed discrepancies in the paperwork. After the FBI visit, she followed some of the medical charts for these patients and came to believe that doctors might be violating the law.*** For Sivadge, there was no doubt about what was happening. “The largest children’s hospital in the country is illegally billing Medicaid for transgender procedures,” she said. “It is evident that the hospital continues to believe it is above the law not just by concealing the existence of their transgender medicine program from the public, but by stealing from the federal government.”***

Washington Examiner notes

***This is part of a jarring pattern of behavior with this administration in which the law is deliberately stretched and distorted to justify the egregious prosecution of its political opponents. Again, it does not matter to this Justice Department whether its charges actually hold up. Far more important in this strategy is the pain of the lawfare itself. *** Haim deserves vindication as well — but it’s going to cost him. Indeed, the point of the DOJ’s prosecution is to make resistance so costly that people will be deterred from acting out against the administration’s agenda in the first place.  Haim sees right through this strategy and is determined to fight the DOJ’s case to whatever end. Without courage like his, the DOJ’s plan would likely succeed unabated. But perhaps because of that courage, more people will see this administration for what it is — corrupt — and for what it wants to be — totalitarian.

BB's comment -

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Good article about elitism and democracy

consider the findings of a Rasmussen poll from last September, which sought to distinguish the attitudes of the Ivy Leaguers from ordinary Americans. The poll defined the former as “those having a postgraduate degree, a household income of more than $150,000 annually, living in a zip code with more than 10,000 people per square mile,” and having attended “Ivy League schools or other elite private schools, including Northwestern, Duke, Stanford, and the University of Chicago.”  Asked if they would favor “rationing of gas, meat, and electricity” to fight climate change, 89 percent of Ivy Leaguers said yes, as against 28 percent of regular people. Asked if they would personally pay $500 more in taxes and higher costs to fight climate change, 75 percent of the Ivy Leaguers said yes, versus 25 percent of everyone else. “Teachers should decide what students are taught, as opposed to parents” was a statement with which 71 percent of the Ivy Leaguers agreed, nearly double the share of average citizens. “Does the U.S. provide too much individual freedom?” More than half of Ivy Leaguers said yes; just 15 percent of ordinary mortals did. The elite were roughly twice as fond as everyone else of members of Congress, journalists, union leaders, and lawyers. Perhaps unsurprisingly, 88 percent of the Ivy Leaguers said their personal finances were improving, as opposed to one in five of the general population. ***

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Cali, you have a crime problem

A Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint in Los Angeles on the same night President Biden visited the city for a fundraiser over the weekend, police said. The Tustin Police Department said in a statement released Monday that officers responded to a call of a possible robbery shortly after 9:30 p.m. Saturday at a residential community in Orange County, and that the Secret Service agent’s bag was stolen at gunpoint. Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement that the employee was “returning from a work assignment” when the robbery took place. “The employee discharged their service weapon during the incident but unknown if the assailants were struck,” Guglielmi said, adding that the agent was not injured.***

I would hope that Secret Service agents were sufficiently trained and skilled that when they discharge firearms, the perps suffer chest wounds. Is mere competence too much to expect?

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Club Q shooter sentenced

Anderson Lee Aldrich, 24, formerly of Colorado Springs, Colorado, was sentenced to 55 concurrent life sentences to run consecutive to 190 years in prison after pleading guilty to 74 hate crimes and firearms charges related to the Nov. 19, 2022, mass shooting at Club Q, an LGBTQIA+ establishment in Colorado Springs.   According to the plea agreement, Aldrich admitted to murdering five people, injuring 19, and attempting to murder 26 more in a willful, deliberate, malicious, and premediated attack at Club Q. According to the plea, Aldrich entered Club Q armed with a loaded, privately manufactured assault weapon and began firing. Aldrich continued firing until subdued by patrons of the Club. As part of the plea, Aldrich admitted that this attack was in part motivated because of the actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity of any person.*** https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-colorado-resident-sentenced-life-prison-federal-hate-crimes-and-firearm-offenses

Oddly, Mx. Aldrich was nonbinary himself.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The alleged shooter facing possible hate crime charges in the fatal shooting of five people at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub is nonbinary, the suspect’s defense team says in court filings. In several standard motions filed on behalf of Anderson Lee Aldrich on Tuesday, public defenders refer to the suspect as “Mx. Aldrich,” noting in footnotes that Aldrich, 22, is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns. ***

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Zoiks! Double homicide in Utah.

During his surrender to law enforcement, it was discovered that the two individuals murdered by Bailey were actually his own parents, Gail and Joseph Bailey. Bailey reportedly told police that he “hated” his parents and expressed no remorse for killing them saying he “would do it again.” Additionally, it was discovered that after killing his parents, Bailey also attempted to kill his brother by firing a shot through his brother’s bedroom door. Though Bailey said his brother was not the main target, he also admitted that he would not have been upset if he was killed.*** https://www.libsoftiktok.com/p/trans-murder-manhunt

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Jordin Sparks Sings National Anthem for Disney Treasure Maiden Voyage

Grammy-nominated singer Jordin Sparks brought her powerful vocals to the christening ceremony of the Disney Treasure cruise ship on March 1st, 2024. Sparks sang a stirring rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the highlight of the event, which marked the inaugural launch of Disney Cruise Line's newest ship from Port Canaveral." I'm thrilled to be here celebrating the maiden voyage of the Disney Treasure," said Sparks in an interview before her performance. "Disney has always held such a special place in my heart, so to be a part of this major milestone for them is an incredible honor." Sparks took the stage wearing a dazzling red ballgown, her hair swept elegantly to the side. As the first notes rang out across the ship's Grand Hall atrium, a hush fell over the crowd. Sparks' soulful vocals filled the space, imbuing the anthem with passion. Guests watched in awe as her voice soared to the climactic high note, holding it with flawless control. When the last note faded, the audience erupted into thunderous applause and cheers. Sparks beamed, blowing kisses to the crowd as red, white and blue confetti rained down. Disney executives hugged Sparks as she left the stage, congratulating her on a show-stopping performance."

Jordin really captured the spirit of this special occasion," said Disney Cruise Line president Sharon Siskie. "Her voice is magnificent, and you could truly feel the emotion behind every word. It was the perfect way to usher in this incredible new ship." In addition to her musical talents, Sparks has a deep personal connection to Disney. She got her big break at age 17 winning the sixth season of American Idol, which aired on ABC, a network owned by Disney. Her self-titled debut studio album was released later that year on Jive Records, which was founded by Clive Davis and distributed by RCA Records, both subsidiaries of Sony Music Entertainment, which holds a stake in Disney Music Group." Disney has been intertwined with my career from the very start," Sparks explained. "They've always felt like family, so being part of the Disney Treasure launch makes me so happy."

All About the Disney Treasure Cruise Ship The Disney Treasure is the sixth ship in Disney Cruise Line's fleet, joining the Disney Magic, Wonder, Dream and Fantasy, along with the recently launched Disney Wish. It continues the long legacy of Disney cruising that began back in 1998. At 1,119 feet long and 135 feet wide, the Disney Treasure has a similar size and capacity to the Disney Wish. It weighs in at a whopping 144,000 gross tonnage and has space for 1,555 crew members and 4,000 passengers across its 1,250 staterooms. That's enough room for plenty of magical Disney-themed fun across its 14 passenger decks." We're thrilled to welcome the Disney Treasure into our fleet," said Josh D'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. "With features inspired by timeless Disney stories and the grandeur of faraway places, this wondrous ship is set to capture the hearts of guests of all ages."

Grand Hall Atrium The magnificent three-deck-high Grand Hall atrium serves as the dazzling entrance to the Disney Treasure. Inspired by the mystery and richness of gilded palaces from Asia and Africa, it sets the tone for adventure across the ship. The space features opulent design touches like grand staircases, ornate carvings and sparkling chandeliers. The hall is anchored by a towering golden statue depicting Aladdin and Jasmine astride the Magic Carpet, ready to take flight. During the day, guests can enjoy live musical performances on the Grand Hall's stage, highlighting tunes from classic Disney films.

Staterooms and Suites The Disney Treasure's 1,250 staterooms continue the overarching theme of adventure, with spaces inspired by timeless Disney and Pixar stories. Guests can choose from well-appointed standard rooms all the way up to expansive multi-room suites. Inside, outside or verandah staterooms offer dazzling details like custom artwork and subtle design nods to films like "Aladdin," "Pocahontas," "Luca" and "Up." Concierge guests have access to premium amenities and services in suites themed to "The Lion King," "The Jungle Book" and more. The grandest accommodations of all are the four opulent Royal Suites, two with "Jungle Book" theming and two inspired by "The Aristocats."

Family Fun Disney Cruise Line is renowned for keeping every member of the family entertained, and the Disney Treasure delivers on that reputation. Little ones can let their creativity run wild at It's a Small World Nursery, Disney's Oceaneer Club and Disney's Oceaneer Lab. Tweens and teens have their own hangouts at Edge and Vibe. Parents can enjoy grownup time at Palo Steakhouse, Enchanté, The Rose lounge and more, while the whole family can come together at entertainment hot spots like the Walt Disney Theatre, Marceline Market buffet and Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods poolside eatery. Of course, no Disney cruise would be complete without beloved characters. On the Disney Treasure, guests can encounter Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and others across the ship's dining, activities and live shows.

Thrills and Adventure In addition to stage shows and family fun, the Disney Treasure also delivers next-level thrills with attractions like the AquaMouse water coaster. This maritime marvel propels riders 760 feet through twisting tubes high above the ship's upper decks. The ride's story follows Mickey and Minnie on a treasure hunt through a mysterious temple, making it the perfect fit for this adventure-themed ship. For adult guests, there's no bigger thrill than exploring the ship's themed bars and lounges in the evening. Jungle Cruise-inspired Skipper Society serves up tropical drinks and snacks, while 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea-themed Periscope Pub offers undersea adventure vibes.Out on deck, the nightly Pirate's Rockin' Parlay Party invites guests to dance the night away under the stars. Live music, fireworks and Jack Sparrow himself make appearances during this high-energy deck party for all ages.

Eastern and Western Caribbean Itineraries The Disney Treasure will sail 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral beginning December 21st, 2024. The weeklong vacations feature visits to tropical destinations like Grand Cayman, Cozumel, St. Thomas, Tortola and Castaway Cay, Disney's private island paradise. Eastern Caribbean sailings stop at Tortola, St. Thomas and Castaway Cay, while Western Caribbean itineraries visit Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Falmouth, Jamaica and Castaway Cay. Each cruise includes several days at sea to enjoy all the Disney Treasure has to offer." We can't wait for families to experience everything this magnificent ship has to offer," said Disney Cruise Line president Sharon Siskie. "With features inspired by exotic locales and thrilling tales of adventure, the Disney Treasure is truly one-of-a-kind."

A Dazzling Dedication Ceremony In addition to Jordin Sparks' show-stopping national anthem performance, the Disney Treasure dedication ceremony included appearances by several Disney executives and creative minds involved with the ship's creation. Josh D'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, welcomed the crowd and spoke about his excitement for Disney's cruise expansion. Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, also delivered remarks about carrying on Walt's legacy of innovation and storytelling. The event paid tribute to the artisans and engineers who brought the ship to life, including Walt Disney Imagineering and the skilled shipbuilders at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany." So much care and craftsmanship has gone into creating this incredible ship," D'Amaro said. "Seeing the Disney Treasure come to life has been amazing." Michael Colglazier and Sharon Siskie, President and SVP/GM of Disney Cruise Line, unveiled new details about features exclusive to the Disney Treasure. After the ceremony, attendees were among the first to explore the ship on special preview tours. The festivities concluded with a celebratory luncheon banquet in the ship's exquisite 1923 restaurant. Guests dined on gourmet dishes inspired by Walt Disney's early animation studio as the Disney Treasure set sail on its maiden voyage, the first of many magical journeys to come.

Conclusion The launch of the Disney Treasure marks an exciting new chapter in Disney's cruising history. With her dazzling christening ceremony headlined by Jordin Sparks, this majestic ship is ready to embark on adventures across the Caribbean for years to come. From her lavish Asian and Middle Eastern-inspired Grand Hall to imaginative onboard attractions like AquaMouse, the Disney Treasure brings legendary Disney storytelling to life through enchanting spaces and entertainment. Her maiden voyage kicks off a legacy of ocean voyages filled with relaxation, thrills and unforgettable family memories. Read the full article

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🎆Músicas de 2023🎇

Hot wings(I wanna party)(sped up/slowed)(layalaya loop overlay)

E.T (cover by Everyone dies in Utah)

Sweetest poison (by Nu Pagadi)

Gladiator (by RaVaughn Brown)

Lollipop (candyman) (by Aqua)

Balkanize (by Tzusing)

Can't remember to forget you (cover by Midnight red)

(Don't fear) the reaper (by Blue Oyster)

Broke my car radio (slowed+reverb) (by Ericdoa)

Strong Enough (Bratz soundtrack)

Catch my breath (slowed & reverb) (by Kelly Clarkson)

Kiss Kiss (by Holly Valance)

When Did your heart go missing? (by Rooney)

Work it (Barbie Big City Big Dreams soundtrack)

Hey,Mickey! (by Baby Tate)

Casual Sex (by Darkest days)

Time Bomb (by All Time Low)

A Different side of me (by Allstar weekend)

Mr. Wonderful (by Allstar weekend)

Uniform (normal/instrumental) (by Bloc Party)

Go gyal (by Ahzee)

Alone (by Offer Nissim)

Se ela dança eu danço(DJ Lívia Drum remix) (by MC Leozinho)

Pra me provocar (by MC Koringa)

Girlfriend (by Hemlocke Springs)

Jenny (by The Click Five)

If you can't hang (by Sleeping with sirens)

Automotivo Super Mario World 2 (by DJ NK3)

Amber (by 311)

Under the influence(slowed/normal) (by Chris Brown)

S.O.S (Let the music play) (by Jordin Sparks)

Whirring (by The Joy Formidable)

Camera shy (by School Boy Humor)

Mary (by Alex G)

Why can't I (by Liz Phair)

Kiss me again (by ROY BEE)

Sueño Nikté (Nikté soundtrack)

Mr Loverboy (by Little Mix)

From zero to hero (by Sarah Connor)

Les z'anges (by Soan)

The boys are back (High School Musical 3 soundtrack)

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (by Paddock Park)

Only boy (in the world) (cover by Kevin Vasquez)

Hippo Grotto (v2) (Madagascar 2 game soundtrack)

L'Étoile D'afrique-#18 (normal/slowed/sped up) (by VDYCD)

You make me sick (by Pink)

Kugutsu (by Tsukiko amano)

Make you Love me (by Kaci Brown)

Tragic on the dancefloor (by Girl Friend)

Poison (by Girl Friend)

Bed Love (by Mario)

Destruir tudo de novo (by Dead Fish)

To tell you the truth (by Written by Wolves)

Self Love (by Metro Boomin)

Because the Night (Live Unplugged) (by 10,000 Maniacs)

Keep it Rolling (by Bloc Party)

Close To the Mirror (by Sylvain Lux)

Party Addict x Hotel room service (mashup)

I'II Do it (sped up/normal) (by Ayesha Erotica)

Alejandro (Rock cover by Helia)

Party Addict(sped up/slowed/normal) (by Kets4eki)

Chinatown (by Wild Nothing)

Gimme More (Jiafei ft Cupcakke version)

Unknown song "everybody knows that"

Cannibal love (by Horrormovies)

Ta Ta Ta (sped up/normal) (by Bayanni)

Hands Up! X Hey Baby (mashup) (sped up)

P.U.N.K. Girl (by Heavenly)

Mona Lisa (by Dominic Fike)

Distracted (by Honey Revenge)

Waste my time (by Girl Friend)

Fate (by Shiro Sagisu)

SHAKE THAT SHIT! (sped up/slowed/normal) (by Jnhygs)

More than friends (slowed+reverb/normal) (by INNA)

Jerk! (Sped up+reverb/slowed/normal) (by Jnhygs)

You & Me (by 6earlyhuman)

Ifeelsick (by Dion Dugas)

La canción de Alicia/Under the stars (lost media song)(both original version/cover by Richardvox)

Wine Pon You(normal/speed up) (by Doja Cat)

Can't remember to forget you (Acoustic cover by Siren Jean)

Moonlight (by Kali Uchis)

Calling (by Metro Boomin)

Bad Boy (KYANU Mix) (by Cascada)

Table For Two (by Nicole)

Back from the dead (by Skillet)

Undefeatable (Sonic Frontiers ost)

Sleepwalker (slowed) (by Akiaura)

Shinigami eyes (by Grimes)

Chammak challo (by Ra.One)

Me and my husband (by Mitski)

Met her on the internet (instrumental) (by Kempachii)

Look don't touch(normal/sped up/slowed) (by Odetari)

Sins (let me in) (by Kanii)

We Found Love (Glee Cast version)

L'Art Du Savoir (slowed/normal) (by VDYCD)

Sway (by Vanessa Carlton)

FASHION (by Britney Manson)

Say yes to heaven (by Lana del Rey)

High Life (by Bloc Party)

You're too slow (by Odetari)

Right side of the bed (by Atreyu)

Draw me Inside (by Skillet)

Not Tomorrow (Silent Hill soundtrack)

Wishful Thinking (Silent Hill 2 soundtrack)

Ecstacy (remix) (by Suicidal-Idol)

Himno Potaxie/ Ye Hua Xiang (by Jiafei)

Cry Baby (by Heidi)

Yutopia (by Heidi)

Suisou (by Heidi)

Dom Perignon (SATOMIC REMIX) (by Poshlaya molly)

Dumebi (by Rema)

If it's lovin on your mind (by Spice Girls)

How long (by Paula Toledo)

Hayyoda (by Anirudh Ravichander, Priya Mali)

As lovers Go (by Dashboard Confessional)

Donkey Kong Country 2- Bramble Blast x Hatsune miku

Life imitates life (by Quannic)

E.T. (Prismatic World Tour Instrumental with backing vocals)

Because of you (by Ne-Yo)

Not Responsible (slowed/speed up) (by Amon)

Get Back x 4 minutes (mashup)

Emily Brown (by Alice)

Miss Your Touch (by Cassie)

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News break!🚨📰 5/4/23

-El Niño is coming. Here's what that means for weather in the U.S. https://apple.news/AnIxtU26NRauEz_tuLKcG5A

-8 million could lose jobs if a lengthy debt ceiling crisis, White House warns. https://apple.news/AcxCmvvZrS1GZpOKQffHeqw

-Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas had a child in private school. Billionaire Harlan Crow paid the tuition. Thomas did not report the tuition payments from Crow on his annual financial discourses. https://twitter.com/phil_lewis_/status/1654087265491075074?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

-Florida House Republicans gave final passage to a Gov. Ron DeSantis priority bill that bans colleges from using state or federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs. https://twitter.com/phil_lewis_/status/1653875994053206016?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

-The medical examiner's office announced Jordan Neely died from "compression of neck (chokehold)" and has “determined the manner of death to be homicide” https://twitter.com/phil_lewis_/status/1653898325534425093?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

-The highest rent increase in NYC history was 17% for a three year lease. That was in 1980. https://twitter.com/leahfrombklyn/status/1653091234360049699?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

-Council members and tenants just burnished the stage to demand a rent decrease! https://twitter.com/leahfrombklyn/status/1653550480457363459?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

-Jackson Mahomes, the brother of Chiefs MVP QB Patrick Mahomes, has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated sexual battery. https://twitter.com/nfl_dovkleiman/status/1653764124826906624?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

-‘ABBOTT ELEMENTARY’ Season 3 is on hold due to the writers’ strike, which could majorly impact the amount of episodes in the third season. https://twitter.com/discussingfilm/status/1653476226407776265?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

-Minneapolis ex-officer Tou Thao, who held back bystanders in George Floyd killing, convicted of aiding manslaughter. https://twitter.com/phil_lewis_/status/1653389001997295619?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

-Producer Harmony Samuels says Jordin Sparks is the 'originator' of Ariana Grande's album ‘Yours Truly’: “I was working on those records for Ariana Grande, but they weren’t Ariana Grande records — they were Jordin Sparks records. Jordin Sparks is the originator of those records and the blueprint behind who Ari is now.” https://twitter.com/popcrave/status/1653446043541831688?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

-(I couldn’t find a article about this :( I had to get it from twitter) “Between the massive media layoffs, the looming bankruptcy of Vice, the studios forcing the writers into a strike & the rise of A.I. there's been a grotesque devaluation of imagination & creativity – during a time where it feels like people are more desperate for it than ever.” https://twitter.com/passionweiss/status/1653277082955436032?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

-The U.S. could run out of cash by June 1, the Treasury secretary warns https://twitter.com/phil_lewis_/status/1653136241750056980?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

-Twitter now clarifies which planet users are tweeting from rather than what device. https://twitter.com/popcrave/status/1652826682032803840?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

-Beyoncé has filed a petition in the United States Tax Court contesting nearly $2.7M in tax and penalties. According to a notice, she owes over $805K in additional tax and $161K in penalty for 2018. It also states that she owes over $1.4M in additional tax and $288K in penalty for 2019. The singer argues that the IRS refused millions of dollars' worth of reported tax deductions. https://twitter.com/popcrave/status/1652050590346936320?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

-A Texas man who was on a date paid $40 to park at a Houston restaurant. After finding out the parking fee was a scam, he fatally shot the man posing as a parking attendant and then resumed his date. https://twitter.com/shannonrwatts/status/1652028610067443712?s=46&t=6IIfCmFJC09gIma2nDjk2Q

Thank you news anon! I’ll be quick with this one.

All of my west-coasters, Niño is coming your way! Stay safe!

Everyone is always losing jobs. I hope nobody here will be affected.

Nobody knows how long I’ve been PRAYING for the downfall of Clarence Thomas. God will punish that man.

I need everyone in Florida, especially POC, who voted for DeSantis to know that he intends to kill off all of you one by one, bill by bill. After the black and gay community, he’s moving on to all other POC, after that, he’s moving into every organization that supports who he doesn’t like, like Disney. All that will be left in Florida is white people and poverty.

The man who killed Jordan will rot. Amen.

Interesting. I don’t think I could ever live in New York.

I hope the win. Rent is insane right now, there should be no reason people are paying mortgage prices for renting 1-2 bedroom apartments.

I heavily dislike people like Jackson.

I heard about this strike, I’m pretty sure it’s the same one messing with the release of P-Valley too. I’m not even mad at it, writers are the reasons show exists, they need high end 6-figure salaries at LEAST.

Period. Send that man to JAIL!

(I’m skipping a few for the sake of saving time)

The United States is so ghetto, how the fuck does the treasury run out of money?

Beyoncé is in deep shit, and I hope she gets out of it.

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For KING & COUNTRY Drops New Remix Version Of “Love Me Like I Am” Ft. Jordin Sparks

Multi-GRAMMY winning, Platinum-selling duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY drops the new remix version today of their #1 hit single feat. Jordin Sparks, “LOVE ME LIKE I AM,” titled “LOVE ME LIKE I AM (R3HAB REMIX) FEAT. JORDIN SPARKS”, The song was remixed by internationally-renowned DJ R3HAB, and is available on all digital platforms. Listen HERE. Written by Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Josh Kerr, and Michael Pollack (BMI Pop Writer of the Year; “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus; Justin Bieber, Beyonce); and produced by FOR KING + COUNTRY, Josh Kerr (GRAMMY winning songwriter), and Jeff Sojka, the original track, “LOVE ME LIKE I AM,” is featured on their current GRAMMY nominated, AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD-winning studio album, WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?, the duo’s second Top 10 Billboard 200 charting album (#7).

The RIAA Platinum-selling brothers made up of Joel and Luke Smallbone recently scored their latest #1 Billboard Christian Airplay Chart with “LOVE ME LIKE I AM” feat. Jordin Sparks, marking their 13th #1 hit single (and 8th consecutive #1 hit single) on the chart. Additionally, the Smallbones, with Hillary Scott of Lady A, recently garnered a 2023 GRAMMY Award nomination for “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song” for their collaborative track, “For God Is With Us”. The song was co-written by the Smallbones, Josh Kerr, and Jordan Reynolds, with the official music video viewed more than 8.9 million times since its 2022 release. FOR KING + COUNTRY is currently on their 2023 “What Are We Waiting For?  The Tour Part II,” and tickets for the tour can be purchased HERE. Love Me Like I Am - For KING & COUNTRY https://youtu.be/JN2qwgsCgvY For King + Country “What Are We Waiting For?’ The Tour | Part II *Indicates additional festival/fair performances. 4/14/23             Brookshire Grocery Arena                     Bossier City, LA 4/15/23             Bell County Expo                                  Belton, TX 4/16/23             American Bank Center                          Corpus Christi, TX 4/20/23             Blue Cross Arena                                  Rochester, NY 4/21/23             MVP Arena                                          Albany, NY 4/22/23             Chartway Arena                                    Norfolk, VA 4/23/23             Toyota Oakdale Theatre                        Hartford, CT 4/27/23             First National Bank Arena                     Jonesboro, AR 4/28/23             Hartman Arena                                     Wichita, KS 4/29/23             United Wireless Arena                          Dodge City, KS 4/30/23             Baxter Arena                                        Omaha, NE 5/2/23               El Paso County Coliseum                      El Paso, TX 5/4/23               Foster Communications Coliseum          San Angelo, TX 5/5/23               Reed Arena                                           College Station, TX 5/6/23               Ford Park                                              Beaumont, TX 5/7/23               United Supermarkets Arena                   Lubbock, TX 5/11/23             Enmarket Arena                                    Savannah, GA 5/12/23             iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre            West Palm Beach, FL 5/13/23             Macon Coliseum                                   Macon, GA 5/14/23             The Orion Amphitheater                        Huntsville, AL 5/24/23             Centennial Hall                                     Winnipeg, AB 5/25/23             Elim Church                                         Saskatoon, SK 5/26/23             ChristCity Church                                 Edmonton, AB 5/27/23             ChristCity Church (2 shows)                  Edmonton, AB 5/29/23             WinSport Arena                                    Calgary, AB 5/31/23             Queen Elizabeth Theatre                        Vancouver, BC 6/9/23               Spirit West Coast                                  Stockton, CA* 6/10/23             Fishfest 2023                                        Irvine, CA* 6/11/23             Family Life Radio Fest.                         Glendale, AZ* 7/16/23             Hills Alive Festival                               Rapid City, SD* 7/20/23             Truist Park                                            Atlanta, GA* 7/22/23             Wild Adventures Theme Park                Valdosta, GA* 8/7/23               Wisconsin State Fair                              West Allis, WI* 8/10/23             Iowa State Fair                                      Des Moines, IA* 8/12/23             Unity Festival                                       Muskegon, MI* 8/21/23             The Alaska State Fair                            Palmer, AK* Read the full article

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459 of 2022

The Letter J (True or False)

Created by joybucket

You've dated a John. You like to drink juice. 🧃 You loved your first job. You hated your first job. Your first job was just ok. You've never had a job. You've had jury duty. 👩‍⚖️ You've watched Judge Judy. You enjoy jogging. 🏃‍♀️ You've played a song on a jukebox. 🎶 You've been to jail. You've eaten at Jack in the Box. You have a cousin named James. You've read Romeo and Juliet. You often wear jewelry. 💍 (just one ring every day, and all my piercings) You've been to Jamaica. 🇯🇲 You've met someone who was Jamaican. 🇯🇲 You've been to Jordan. 🇯🇴 You've seen the movie Jurassic Park. 🦕 You don't think you've ever met a Jason you didn't like. 👍 (ew, my ex) You've had a friend named Jessica. Your favorite Disney princess is Jasmine. You've tried Jasmine green tea. 🍵 You like the name Jasper. You've driven a Jeep. You don't really like jelly beans. 🫘 You've a pair of jelly sandals. You like the name Justus. You've shopped at Justice. ...and when you were growing up, "Justice" was "Limited Too." You wish there were more justice in them world. You've danced to the Jailhouse Rock. You've dated a Jacob. You like the name Josiah. You went to school with a Joel. You've had a next-door neighbor named Judi. You like the song "Jolene." 🎶 You like to joke around a lot. You've had a crush on Jeremy Sumpter. You went to school with a Jamin. ....and a Jeremiah. ....and a Jericho. You couldn't even count how many Jenny's you've met in your lifetime. You're female, and you would have been named Joshua if you were a boy. 👦 You've dated a Jared. You had the American Girl doll Josefina. You've had a female friend named Jo. You were in dance class with a Josie. You like jalapeños. 🌶 You know the meaning of the word "jubilee." You've never worked as a janitor. You're currently wearing jeggings. 👖 You're currently wearing jeans. 👖 You've had a friend with the last name Johnson. You like the word "juxtapose." You're judgmental. You're double-jointed. You were born in January. 🥳 You were born in June. 🎂 You were born in July. 🎉 You went to school with a Julie. (no, but it’s my sister’s name) You're known for being joyful! 😃 You've been to a juvenile detention center. You've watched Jeopardy. You've met someone named Jade. You owned the Bratz doll Jade. 👄 You've taken a journalism class. 📰 You consider life a "journey." You're Jewish. ✡️ You love Jesus. ✝️ You like Jennifer Lopez. 🎶 You like Jordin Sparks. 🎶 You've been stung by a jellyfish. 🦑 You're jealous of someone. Your favorite movie as a kid was The Jungle Book. 🦧 You've drank juice from a juicebox as an adult. 🧃 You own a juicer. You like the name Jedidiah. You like the name Joanna. You've met a lot of jerks. You've watched Jessica the Prankster on YouTube. You've been friends with a John. You've been bullied by a Joanna. Your mom had a friend named Julia. You've had a crush on a Justin. You've had a crush on a Jennifer. You like to eat Jolly Ranchers. You've used a joystick. 🕹 You keep quarters in a jar. 🫙 You've painted a jar for a craft project. 🫙 🎨 You've taken a jazz dance class. You've made jazz hands for a photo. 👐 You've called someone a jackass. You like the name Jezebel. ....and you wish Jezebel wasn't a negative person, because you think the name is pretty. Sometimes your jaw clicks when you open your mouth wide. You enjoy eating jello. You're wearing a jacket. 🧥 (not right now, though) You hope you never have to go to jail. You enjoyed this survey.

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Ghosts! Vampires! Skeletons! Things that go bump in the night! They were all here as Dancing With the Stars celebrated Halloween!

This week also marked the return of the team dances, even though there weren't an even amount of contestants remaining. Team Wicked faced off against Team Scream. We'll recap those a bit later.

We're getting closer to the end of the season now. And so we're facing painful eliminations. This one was certainly painful, especially as there is someone left who is not at the same level as the others and probably should be gone.

Who had got some treats and who got some tricks? Let's check it out!

Jordin and Brandon: I'm sad to see Jordin and Brandon go. She's been so fun to watch during this show. While she wasn't the strongest of the women technically, she was a great performer. And that can go a long way. Just not this time. I wish she had been given at least one more week but she gets to go out on her tango to the "Oogie Boogie" and should be proud of it.

Charli and Mark: Mark had some back problems during rehearsals so Pasha had to dance with Charli during them. She struggled adjusting to a new partner, no matter how good or kind Pasha is. But Mark was able to dance their spooky Argentine tango that paid homage to several horror films, including a moment where Charli did a crab walk like in The Exorcist. It was both spooky and sexy, a perfect Halloween dance.

Trevor and Emma: Trevor has finally had his breakthrough! His ghostly contemporary with Emma was both haunting and heartbreaking. It's clear he allowed himself to be open and vulnerable during it which allowed their routine to be elevated. And it was clear that he recently lost someone important to him as he was crying in the skybox. That was all he got out as Alfonso tried to interview him. Hopefully he can keep this up and possibly make it all the way.

Wayne and Witney: Wayne bounced back after last weed, delivering an interesting contemporary where he and Witney were cyborgs. The judges want to see more from Wayne and I think he can deliver. I hope to see another contemporary from him because I was hoping for something more like Trevor did than cyborgs running around before the system took over again. I think he could knock the emotional aspect out of the park.

Daniel and Britt: Daniel did pretty well with the paso doble. It was probably one of his best dances and he seems to be picking up his momentum again. But with Wayne still holding firm and Trevor surging, Daniel will need to pull out all the stops in order to make it to the finals.

Shangela and Gleb: Shangela really has hit her stride. Her creepy jazz with Gleb was worthy of Broadway and will likely be a routine that's emulated in future seasons. Hopefully with different music - the slowed down version of Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do" was just awful.

Gabby and Alan: Gabby is only this far down because her team dance got a lower score than the other. Otherwise, she would've been at the top with her vampire-themed Argentine tango. She gets additional kudos from me for being able to adjust to a new dance partner - Val tested positive for COVID so Alan trained and danced with Gabby this week. And on top of that, it seems she also ended her engagement to fiancé Erich and still kept it together. I'm sure she'll be back on top next week.  

Heidi and Artem: Heidi and Artem had a traditional tango, which Derek described as "dancing with your wife" (while Argentine tango is "dancing with your girlfriend"). But Heidi and Artem managed to add some heat and spice to their tango. She likely would've been higher as well if not for the score of their team dance. Like Trevor, she's now survived two trips to the bottom two but it's unknown if she'll survive a third trip. Upping scores will always help but it's going to come down to votes and her base may not be strong enough to get her across the finish line.

Vinny and Koko: Vinny tries. And he did his best with the paso doble. But as we get closer and closer to the semi-finals and the finals, does it justify him staying when it could come at the cost of someone who is doing far better than him? Someone who has shown growth as well? As I said, I get it - Vinny is very likeable and I even rooted for him in the beginning. But now I cringe whenever he is declared safe and I think it's time for him to go home.

Now let's go over the team dances! Each team was captained by the lowest scoring contestants, which meant that Vinny and Trevor were the team captains. How did they do? Let's check it out...

Team Wicked: Team Wicked danced to "The Witches Are Back" from Hocus Pocus II and consisted of Vinny and Koko, Gabby and Alan, Shangela and Gleb, Jordin and Brandon and Heidi and Artem. Vinny did regret filling his team with all male pros but he managed. They had a pretty good routine but I have to agree with the judges - it didn't really feel cohesive. Each couple got their solos while the others stood around clapping. They could've done so much more and really elevated this routine.

Team Scream: Team Scream danced to "Heads Will Roll" and was comprised of Trevor and Emma, Charli and Mark, Wayne and Witney and Daniel and Britt. Having one less couple than Team Wicked certainly didn't hurt Team Scream. They had a good storyline for their routine that Team Wicked really didn't have - there's been a murder and everyone is a suspect. Like the judges suggested for Team Wicked, Team Scream did have everyone keep dancing in the background as each couple took their turn in the spotlight and it really heightened the routine as well as conveyed the suspicious nature of the group. It really was an amazing routine that helped push all its members to the top of the leaderboard.

Next time we head back to the 90s! See you then!

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Arizona State Facts 

State Capital Phoenix 

Size of land and water 113,998 square miles 

statehood Feb. 2, 1912 

National Parks: Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Saguaro 

Nobel Prize Winners 3 of them 

Famous People Curtey Culp Footbaall Pro

Wes Bently Actor, Jordin Sparks SInger

State fish Apache Trout 

State bird Cactus wren 

state rank by population 14th 

gemstone turquoise 

state reptile arizona ridge nosed rattle snake 

state endemic ringtail 

state flower saguaro cactus blossom 

state fossil petrified wood 

state butterfly two tailed swallowtaily 

state tree blue palo verde 

state firearm colt single action army revolver 

state amphibian Arizona tree frog 

time zone mountain time 

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🌹 Episode 4 Recap 🌹

(Click below the cut for a full summary)

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Previously on... 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓑𝓪𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓵𝓸𝓻

Tensions are rising as we get down to the wire with only 12 women remaining, Devonte going on another group date and one-on-one date before having a dance party in the backyard that lead to our last triple eviction of the season. ~

Up first was a day of mingling of course. There was the largest turnout of the season for the favorites poll, but the public seemed pretty split on their opinions leaving only 3 girls without any votes. Angie, Tuesday, Johanna, and Rosabel all received 2 votes and Haylee, Haven, Delphine, Regan, and Posie each got 1. There was generally a lot more flirts being passed around than usual, and even a few attempted hookups, but the producers told Devonte he really needed to tone it down. It seems some of Devonte's antics have made it through the gossip pool in the house because a lot of the girls including Regan and Johanna turned down Devonte's advances themselves. You go ladies.

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Next day the group date rolled around. The 7 girls with the lowest scores that were headed out to the Luxe Health Club Gym with Devonte were Pearl, Haven, Jordin, Posie, Angie, Regan, and Elva. There was quite a lot of interest in Devonte's running but eventually everyone else started joining in the working out as well. Most of the conversation Devonte had was with Regan, Pearl, and Elva. Near the end Regan pulled him aside to talk in private for a bit, because she really wanted to get a kiss from him. It didn't quite pan out though as they had a good chat, but Regan confessed her attraction to Devonte and it was a little too intense for him and it didn't go over great, leaving both of them pretty embarrassed. Even so he chose Regan to spend the one on one time with to hopefully smooth over that interaction. Their private time was a bit stilted as Regan's admission still lingered over them, most conversations not going for very long. She did still receive a rose.

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After some firey mishaps, it was time for the one-on-one date, which Johanna was finally choosen for. The two headed to the Inner Mitte Spa for some rest and relaxation. They started with couples massages before moving to the sauna, conversation and flirts flowing the entire time as is the usual with these two. They ended up WooHooing in the sauna and making out some more once they changed back into their clothes. A couple of the girls such as Angie were trying to show up and snoop on the date but got turned away and sent home by production every time they got caught. Johanna clearly received a rose at the end after a steamy date all around. Seems the two just needed some actual alone time for things to really heat up with their relationship.

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The next night it was time for a dance party in the backyard. Everyone changed into their party clothes and headed to the dance floor. Devonte had a roller coaster of a week, especially with his emotions, Regan's admission giving him a lot to contemplate, so he relied on the public for some help on who he should give attention to. After dancing with Delphine he started some conversation with girls like Pearl and Jordin and later Elva that hadn't gotten much attention lately. No matter what Regan stuck around as well, throwing some public flirts Devonte's way, absolutely asserting her dominance in the group. Johanna noticed this and seeing other girls flirt with Devonte hurt her more than she thought it would, realizing that she had caught really strong feelings for him at this point. Feeling jealous and sad Johanna spent most of the party drinking alone in the corner. When the party was over, Devonte decided to give the last pre-ceremony rose to Pearl since she really held her own at the party, staying in the conversation all night and even flirting with him from time to time, and he was impressed with her effort this week.

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Then it was unfortunately time for the rose ceremony where 3 more ladies would be leaving. Regan, Johanna, and Pearl were sitting pretty, already safe for the week. Unsurprisingly the first couple roses went to Rosabel, Delphine, and Tuesday, still maintaining their spots near the top. Haylee was next, followed by Angie, who was slowly making her way up the totem poll, the bit of conversing she did at the party really helping. Already it was down to the bottom four: Jordin who was known for keeping to herself, Posie who made an admission of having children to Devonte the week prior but hadn't followed up much with him since, Elva who had a friendship with Devonte but her unflirty nature still keeping up a barrier between them, and Haven who tended to fade into the background even when given a push to talk with Devonte. In the end, the last rose went to Elva, Devonte having a strong connection with her and wanting to give her another shot to break through her unflirty shell. That unfortunately meant that Jordin, Posie, and Haven were headed home.

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We were left with the Top 9 women.

Eliminated Episode 4:

🥀 Jordin 🥀 Posie 🥀 Haven

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CLASSIC FearlessRiOT Top 20 Music Countdown | July 3rd, 2009

From the archives: the top 20 songs (mostly singles and tracks with music videos) that I was listening to from June 26th, 2009 to July 2nd, 2009! This chart sees an artist you may have forgotten about taking the #1 spot, as well as appearances from Jordin Sparks, Taylor Swift, Linkin Park, Green Day, Demi Lovato & Selena Gomez, and more.

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