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Translation Errors and Opinions

Throughout the years, there have been different interpretations and opinions on the unicorn. Writers like Ctesias, Aristotle, Shepard, Pliny the Elder, and Marco Polo have submitted their own thoughts and descriptions on that mythical creature.  

Ctesias, who I have written about before, wrote “Their bodies are white, their heads dark red, and their eyes blue. They have a horn on the forehead which is about a foot and a half-length. The dust filed from this horn is administered in a potion as a protection against deadly drugs. The base of this horn, for some two hands’-breadth above the brow, is pure white: the upper part is sharp and of a vivid crimson; and the remainder, or middle portion, is black.” This description comes from a book Ctesias wrote around 398 B.C. called Indika after a trip to Persia. Ctesias’s unicorn writings shaped the way others wrote about them as well. I think that an interesting detail about this depiction is Ctesias saying they had dark red heads. Most of the paintings and illustrations I have seen of unicorns never included a red head. If you were to look up a unicorn picture, they’re mostly all white. The horn is also not depicted as fully white either. Ctesias of course did not see a real unicorn because, well, they do not exist, so he relied on what people told him about these animals. In The Lore of The Unicorn by Odell Shepard, he makes the point that this version of the unicorn closely matches the Indian rhinoceros. Ctesias wrote that the horn had healing properties which people believed was true for rhinoceroses' horns in this part of the world. The horn color variation is also another characteristic of Indian rhinoceros. So, did he purposefully write this false depiction for notoriety, or did he simply misinterpret what those people told him? I like to think that without Ctesias incorrect telling of the unicorn, there would be a lot of different writing about them. Especially the horn’s medicinal properties. Maybe people would have been hunting rhinoceros instead? Maybe the rhinoceros would be on the Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom instead?  

 Shepard was not the only one to point out these flaws. Many years before Shepard, Aristotle criticized Ctesias description of the unicorn. Aristotle claimed that Ctesias was not a trustworthy source and questioned his depiction of the unicorn as a misinterpretation. In Aristotle’s History of Animals, he wrote “We have not observed any single-hooved, two-horned animals. But there are a few animals that are single-horned and single-hooved, like the Indian donkey.” By single-single hooved he means hooves like a horse that do not have a separation in their hooves like a goat has. He is suggested that the unicorn Ctesias is talking about is actually an Indian donkey.  

Pliny the Elder wrote a slightly different description of the unicorn in his Natural History book in 100 C.E. He wrote “the unicorn has a body like a horse, a head like a deer, feet like an elephant, a tail like a boar; it has a deep bellow, a singly black horn two cubits long projecting from the middle of its forehead.” “Feet like an elephant” is also another depiction that is not seen in most of the paintings and illustrations. Marco Polo in fact wrote a similar depiction for Pliny's that also included the elephant feet characteristic in 1298 C.E. But a different twist that Polo claims “They are very ugly brutes to look at. They are not at all such as we describe them when we relate that they let themselves by captured by virgins, but clean contrary to our notions.” This is the first time I am seeing someone claim that the unicorn is ugly. A lot of the readings I have done for my research includes them being called beautiful and majestic.  

These different descriptions of the unicorns from different writes are very interesting and fascinating to read what they believed was the truth.  

Source for the Ctesias quote comes from The Lore of The Unicorn by Odell Shepard

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St. Christopher, The Christbearer

Dog-man, Cynocephali Saint, christened by baby Jesus after helping him cross a river.

The Dogheaded people

They were seen by conquerors, explorers, evangelists and described in detail. Alexander the Great, Marco Polo, St. Augustine, Christopher Columbus all described these creatures. You also have Anubis the Egyptian god and St.Christopher who was converted to Catholicism and achieved Saint-hood by helping believers cross a river.

There were letters corresponding with the Vatican on whether or not these dog headed men could be saved or not. The Catholic church was not surprised and simply asked if their eyes were on the front of their heads or on the sides. Apparently dog headed men were nothing new to cultures around the world.

'Ratramnus’s Epistola de Cynocephalis, is a letter written concerning if dog headed men could be saved. The response was yes based on the evidence that they showed the ability to have free will; they wore clothes, kept animals, had relationships, and obeyed laws etc. So they could choose salvation and therefore could be worth ministering to.

( Canaanites = canines, described as cannibals and great fighters who did detestable things.)

In Tibet there was recorded history of over 200,000 living in a village. They lived in Parts of India along the Mountain Range, there are traces of them in the Celtic lands they lived in Ireland.

St. Christopher is the patron saint for travelers. Dog-headed people often have acted as guides, ferries and Shepards. I will cover this in a future post, which will feature Xolotl and Aztec Gods, including Anubis!

Canines are interwoven into human history.

On these mountains there live men with the head of a dog, whose clothing is the skin of wild beasts. They speak no language, but bark like dogs, and in this manner make themselves understood by each other. Their teeth are larger than those of dogs, their nails like those of these animals, but longer and rounder. They inhabit the mountains as far as the river Indus. Their complexion is swarthy. They are extremely just, like the rest of the Indians with whom they associate.  They understand the Indian language but are unable to converse, only barking or making signs with their hands and fingers by way of reply, like the deaf and dumb. They are called by the Indians Calystrii, in Greek Cynocephali (“dog-headed “). [They live on raw meat.] They number about 120,000.  Near the sources of this river1 grows a purple flower, from which is obtained a purple dye, as good in quality as the Greek and of an even more brilliant hue. In the same district there is an animal about the size of a beetle, red as cinnabar, with very long feet, and a body as soft as that of a worm. It breeds on the trees which produce amber, eats their fruit and kills them, as the woodlouse destroys the vines in Greece. The Indians crush these insects and use them for dyeing their robes and tunics and anything else they wish. The Cynocephali living on the mountains do not practice any trade but live by hunting. When they have killed an animal they roast it in the sun. They also rear numbers of sheep, goats, and asses, drinking the milk of the sheep and whey made from it. They eat the fruit of the Siptakhora, whence amber is procured, since it is sweet. They also dry it and keep it in baskets, as the Greeks keep their dried grapes. They make rafts which they load with this fruit together with well-cleaned purple flowers and 260 talents of amber, with the same quantity of the purple dye, and 1000 additional talents of amber, which they send annually to the king of India. They exchange the rest for bread, flour, and cotton stuffs with the Indians, from whom they also buy swords for hunting wild beasts, bows, and arrows, being very skillful in drawing the bow and hurling the spear. They cannot be defeated in war, since they inhabit lofty and inaccessible mountains. Every five years the king sends them a present of 300,000 bows, as many spears, 120,000 shields, and 50,000 swords. They do not live in houses, but in caves. They set out for the chase with bows and spears, and as they are very swift of foot, they pursue and soon overtake their quarry. The women have a bath once a month; the men do not have a bath at all, but only wash their hands. They anoint themselves three times a month with oil made from milk and wipe themselves with skins. The clothes of men and women alike are not skins with the hair on, but skins tanned and very fine. The richest wear linen clothes, but they are few in number. They have no beds, but sleep on leaves or grass. He who possesses the greatest number of sheep is considered the richest, and so in regard to their other possessions. All, both men and women, have tails above their hips, like dogs, but longer and more hairy. They are just, and live longer than any other men, 170, sometimes 200 years (Ctesias, “Indica”, from Photius I).

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I present to you a comprehensive list of all my favorite things about each episode in season 1

Uno

-The show literally opening with shameless Breaking Bad fan service, our boy is in fact managing a Cinnabon in Omaha

-Jimmy’s goofy ass brown suit

-The Mike reveal 🫶🏻

-That one shot that pans over from a white caddy to the esteem!!

-The way Jimmy plucks the cig right out of Kim’s mouth. Honestly the way that whole scene reveals SO MUCH about their relationship with only two lines of dialogue shared between them

Mijo

-You called her biznatch?

-Special agent Jeffrey Steele lol

-It’s showtime folks montage (i.e. Jimmy’s stupid little ✨pose✨)

Nacho

-Mcwexler phone sex is CANNON

-Screw you, geezer!

-Find Out What’s Happening playing as Jimmy searches for the Kettlemans

-The Kettlemans made a choice… yeah so did the Donner party when they took that shortcut

Hero

-You assume that criminals are gonna be smarter than they are, I dunno kinda breaks my heart a little

-Jimmy enters his TV production era

-Kim’s smirk watching Jimmy on the news 🥹

Alpine Shepard Boy

-Kim gives Jimmy the idea to pursue elder law

-Need a will? Call McGill! The official Better Call Saul predecessor

Five-o

-Mike’s backstory

-Don’t let Mr Ehrmantraut’s dancing eyes and bubbly bon vivant personality fool you he’s actually believe it or not somewhat taciturn 💀

Bingo

-The CUTEST Mcwexler scene, MY GOD

-Jimmy taking a phone call in a public bathroom and a big biker man thinking ‘hey there’ was meant for him

-They’re not really playing with a full deck those kettlemans

-Quick dictionary page flip from electricity to embezzlement. The fucking details in the show!!!

Rico

-Mike is on the phone so he waves a driver through the parking gate without checking their stickers. After all the sticker drama with Jimmy this really made me cackle

Pimento

-Hail satan, I submit to the dark lord

-Kim sticks up for Jimmy to Howard

Marco

-This one is just FULL of more context for things from Breaking Bad:

-Hey, you are not Kevin Costner… I was last night

-You gotta be king of the desert, driving around in a white caddy

-An origin story for the pinky ring

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my bcs episode ranking 😁🤞🏼❤️🫶🏼

1. Wexler v. Goodman

2. Plan and Execution

3. Rebecca

4. Fifi

5. Chicanery

6. Wiedersehen

7. JMM

8. Pimento

9. Waterworks

10. Fun and Games

11. RICO

12. Nailed

13. Lantern

14. Quite a Ride

15. Breathe

16. Point and Shoot

17. Bad Choice Road

18. Saul Gone

19. The Guy For This

20. Coushatta

21. Winner

22. Something Unforgivable

23. Bagman

24. Axe and Grind

25. Something Stupid

26. Rock and Hard Place

27. Amarillo

28. Sunk Costs

29. Witness

30. Carrot and Stick

31. Magic Man

32. 50% Off

33. Nacho

34. Wine and Roses

35. Fall

36. Hero

37. Piñata

38. Hit and Run

39. Gloves Off

40. Breaking Bad

41. Namaste

42. Inflatable

43. Switch

44. Dedicado a Max

45. Bali Hai

46. Black and Blue

47. Klick

48. Nippy

49. Something Beautiful

50. Mabel

51. Smoke

52. Off Brand

53. Expenses

54. Alpine Shepard Boy

55. Marco

56. Talk

57. Sabrosito

58. Slip

59. Bingo

60. Five-O

61. Cobbler

62. Uno

63. Mijo

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11 Ocak 2025 tarihli program kaydı.

Güncel alan kayıtlarından bir seçki // A selection of recent field recordings. Download.

01 – David Vélez – Nitrogen (excerpt) 02 – Kate Carr – Amid Waterbirds And Joggers, Staines-upon-Thames 03 – Craig Shepard – Aubervilliers, pont Francis-de-Pressensé, 2019-09-10 04 – Bohdan Stupak – Air Raid Siren Is Over (excerpt) 05 – Euro Herc – Segnali A (excerpt) 06 – Alex Keller – LIDA Device 07 – Ard Bit – Gemaal 08 – Ian Andrews – Dawn Chorus, Before The Fires (excerpt) 09 – Dominic Sambucco – Amazonian Soundscape 5 - Morning 10 – Izabela Dłużyk – The Canopy Tower 11 – Seán Ronayne – Murmuration (excerpt) 12 – Ramon De Marco – Drones Of War (Forte Sant'Andrea) 13 – Ká – In Old-Fashioned Dress

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Let's face it: Life is a Drag!

If you can get to New World Stages before April to see all these lovely queens, you won't regret it.

For those too far from NYC, check out my site so you can see the show for yourself! Cast info & screenshots below.

Drag: The Musical October 2024 - $10USD

Cast: Alaska 5000 (Kitty Galloway), Nick Adams (Alexis Gillmore), Joey McIntyre (Tom Hutchinson), Eddie Korbich (Drunk Jerry), J. Elaine Marcos (Gloria Schmidt/Rita LaRitz), Jan Sport (Savannah St. James), Nick Laughlin (Puss Puss Dubois), Remi Tuckman (Brendan Hutchinson), Jujubee (The Tigress), Lagoona Bloo (Tuna Turner), Liisi LaFontaine (Dixie Coxworth), Luxx Noir London (Popcorn), Teddy Wilson Jr. (Ensemble), Christine Shepard (Ensemble), Nicholas Kraft (Ensemble), Kodiak Thompson (Ensemble)

Screenshots: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBQXWv

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Roma, Rosso20sette arte contemporanea: Music on the wall

Sabato 23 novembre 2024 alle ore 18.00, Rosso20sette arte contemporanea presenta la mostra collettiva Music on the wall a cura e con un testo di Edoardo Marcenaro.  In mostra quarantacinque opere di 14 artisti internazionali: Amanda Arrou-Tea (Spagna), Shepard Fairey (Usa), Alex Senna (Brasile), Dina Saadi (Siria), Laika (Italia), Demetrio Di Grado (Italia), Marco Rèa (Italia), Neve (Italia),…

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Exploring Brandon Boyd’s Collaborative Art Projects

Brandon Boyd, the renowned lead vocalist of the rock band Incubus, has made significant strides not only in music but also in the visual arts. His collaborative art projects have showcased his multifaceted talent and passion for creativity. These projects not only highlight his artistic evolution but also emphasize the powerful synergy created when diverse art forms intersect. This exploration delves into the various collaborative endeavors Boyd has undertaken, shedding light on how his artistic vision has transcended traditional boundaries.

Brandon Boyd: An Artistic Journey

Brandon Boyd journey into the world of art began long before he became a household name with Incubus. Born into a family that valued creativity, Boyd was exposed to art and music from a young age. His early influences included his parents, who were both artists, and the vibrant artistic community of Southern California. This nurturing environment fostered his love for drawing and painting, which he pursued alongside his musical ambitions.

The transition from music to visual arts was a natural progression for Boyd. His experiences as a musician enriched his artistic perspective, allowing him to infuse his visual art with the same emotional depth and intensity that characterized his music. This seamless integration of his dual passions is evident in his collaborative art projects, where music and visual art coexist harmoniously.

Notable Collaborative Projects

Boyd's collaborative efforts have spanned various domains, reflecting his versatility as an artist. One of his most notable collaborations was with fellow musicians. He partnered with artists like Ben Kenney and Mike Einziger from Incubus to create multimedia projects that combined live music performances with dynamic visual displays. These collaborations not only entertained audiences but also pushed the boundaries of traditional concert experiences.

In addition to his work with musicians, Boyd has also teamed up with visual artists. His collaboration with Shepard Fairey, the artist behind the iconic Obama "Hope" poster, resulted in a series of visually stunning pieces that melded Boyd's intricate line work with Fairey's bold graphic style. This partnership highlighted the complementary nature of their artistic approaches, resulting in works that resonated with fans of both artists.

Multimedia Fusion

The fusion of music and visual art is a recurring theme in Boyd's collaborative projects. He has often sought to create immersive experiences that engage multiple senses. One such project is "Sons of the Sea," a solo music endeavor where Boyd's artwork accompanied the album. The visual elements provided a deeper narrative layer to the music, creating a cohesive and enriching experience for the audience.

Another notable example is his work with video artist Marco Brambilla. Together, they crafted a series of music videos that were not merely promotional tools but standalone pieces of art. These videos combined Boyd's lyrical storytelling with Brambilla's avant-garde visual techniques, resulting in captivating and thought-provoking works that challenged conventional music video aesthetics.

Impact and Reception

Boyd's collaborative art projects have garnered critical acclaim and public admiration. Critics have praised his ability to seamlessly blend different art forms, creating works that are greater than the sum of their parts. His projects have been featured in prestigious galleries and exhibitions, further cementing his reputation as a versatile and innovative artist.

The public response has been equally enthusiastic. Fans of Boyd's music have embraced his visual art endeavors, appreciating the depth and creativity he brings to each project. His ability to connect with audiences on multiple levels has made his collaborative works highly influential in both the contemporary art and music scenes.

Future Prospects

Looking ahead, Boyd shows no signs of slowing down. He has hinted at several upcoming projects that promise to further explore the intersection of music and visual art. Potential collaborations with emerging artists and seasoned veterans alike are on the horizon, suggesting that Boyd's artistic journey is far from over.

One exciting prospect is his plan to integrate virtual reality into his art projects. This innovative approach aims to create even more immersive experiences, allowing audiences to step inside his artistic world. By continually pushing the boundaries of his craft, Boyd is poised to remain a significant figure in the art world for years to come.

In conclusion, Brandon Boyd's collaborative art projects exemplify his boundless creativity and ability to transcend traditional artistic boundaries. His work not only enriches the cultural landscape but also inspires others to explore the possibilities of interdisciplinary art. As Boyd continues to innovate and collaborate, his contributions to both music and visual art will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy. For more on his remarkable journey and artistic endeavors, you can explore the extensive work of Brandon Boyd in both fields.

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Stockholm: Fotographiska

Heute haben wir uns einen langen Nachmittag im Fotographiska gegönnt. Dieses Museum für Fotographiekunst gibt es auch in New York und Berlin. Hier ist es in einem schönen alten Backsteingebäude, vermutlich ehemals ein Handelshaus, am Wasser untergebracht.

Wir haben Werke gesehen von

Shepard Fairey,

sehr interessante Videoinstallationen von Eli Eli und Marcos Kay,

Und sehr aussagekräftige, geschichtenerzählende Bilder des Prix Pictet Human.

Wir haben es sehr genossen.

Zum Abschluss gab es noch Kaffee im dazugehörenden Restaurant in einem sehr, sehr schönen dunklem Stil. Noch dazu gab es große Fenster mit "What a View"

Quer durch Södermalm ging es dann zurück in unser Appartement.

Noch ein paar Gedanken zu diesem Stadtteil, was wir auf langen Spaziergängen ausgiebig erkundet haben:

Es gibt hier viele hohe Neubauten, Wohnsilos könnte man auch sagen. Sie wirken aber gar nicht so, weil alles grün ist. Jeder Innenhof hat Blumenflächen, die täglich gepflegt werden. Jede unbebaute Fläche hat wunderbar verwinkelte Spielplätze, Bänke, Beete. Ständig fragten wir uns, wo denn die Autos seien?? Die sieht man hier einfach nicht! Nirgendwo parkende Autoreihen. Stattdessen Fahrradschuppen und E-Roller Parkplätze.

Überall sind auch größere Parks mit Spiel -und Picknickplätzen. Eigentlich an jeder Ecke, mit Treppen und Pfaden verbunden. Und Bänke, unzählige Bänke. Und Schaukeln:

Außerdem wird hier so viel gerannt, dass es auffällt. Alle möglichen Menschen joggen. Zu jeder Tageszeit, manche schnell, manche mit Gewichtswesten, manche langsam und gemächlich.

Und noch was: Hier liegt kein Müll. Ich habe Kolonnen von Müllsammler*innen gesehen, die jedes noch so kleine Fitzelchen einsammeln.

Zu all dem passt, dass man es hier als Raucherin wirklich schwer hat. Rauchen ist verpönt. Schweden will bis zum Jahr 2025 "rauchfrei" werden. Sie sind auf dem besten Weg, würde ich sagen. Ob das Snussen besser ist, darüber wird auch hier gestritten. Aber rauchende Menschen habe ich im Vergleich zu Deutschland sehr wenig gesehen.

Healthy. Das Wort beschreibt für mich Södermalm, vielleicht ganz Stockholm, vielleicht Schweden. Ich weiss nicht genau, ob ich diesem Bild trauen kann, oder warum es sich nicht restlos nur gut anfühlt. Vielleicht weil es eben auch "brav" erscheint.

Morgen geht es dann weiter. Nach Mora am Siljansee. Bei genauerem Lesen der Beschreibung des hastig gebuchten Hauses habe ich entdeckt, das wir ein Haus am/im - Achtung- Tomteland gebucht haben! Im Weihnachtsmannland! Bleibt gespannt :)

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I don't have anything new prepared for this year's N7 day but I did update last year's piece to reflect Vanessa's new design!

Happy N7 Day everyone 🚀

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IMAGENES Y DATOS INTERESANTES DEL DIA 5 DE MAYO DE 2024

Día de la Madre, Día Mundial de la Risa, Día Mundial de la Higiene de Manos, Día Internacional de la Matrona, Día Mundial del Patrimonio Africano, Día Mundial de la Hipertensión Pulmonar, Día Mundial de la Lengua Portuguesa, Año Internacional de los Camélidos.

San Peregrino.

Tal día como hoy en el año 2023

La OMS declara el fin de la emergencia sanitaria de la pandemia de COVID-19, tras haber estado vigente durante más de 3 años, desde el 30 de enero de 2020.

1979

La empresa Dornier presenta un aparato que emite ondas de choque (pulso acústico) y es capaz de destruir las piedras del riñón.

1961

Después de que la URSS haya puesto el primer ser humano en órbita espacial el pasado 12 de abril, Estados Unidos lanza al espacio su primera astronave tripulada con Alan B. Shepard como piloto, en un vuelo suborbital a bordo de la cápsula Mercury 3 que ha sido bautizada como "Freedom", alcanzando una altitud de 187 km. en un viaje de tan sólo 15 minutos de duración frente a los 108 minutos del vuelo de Gagarin. La carrera espacial se halla en plena ebullición. (Hace 63 años)

1960

El presidente soviético Nikita Kruschev, informa al Soviet Supremo de la URSS, que el día 1 de mayo un avión espía norteamericano U-2 fue abatido por los disparos de los antiaéreos soviéticos, resultando apresado su piloto, Francis Gary Powers. En relación con el vuelo añade que lo califica como un "acto de agresión" de los Estados Unidos. La tensión internacional se incrementa en plena Guerra Fría. (Hace 64 años)

1912

Con la presencia de 28 países y 2.359 deportistas, se inauguran en Estocolmo (Suecia) las V Olimpiadas de la Era Moderna. Se clausurarán el 27 de julio. (Hace 112 años)

1887

En Lima, capital de Perú, Ricardo Palma Soriano funda la Academia Peruana de la Lengua, cuya primera actuación pública tendrá lugar el 30 de agosto de este mismo año en el Paraninfo de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, eligiendo como su primer presidente al Dr. Francisco García Calderón y Landa, que en 1881 había sido Presidente Provisional de la República. (Hace 137 años)

1886

En Atlanta (EE.UU.), John Pemberton patenta la Coca-Cola, bebida de color verde a base de extractos de hojas de coca, nuez de cola, azúcar, caramelo, agua purificada y gas carbónico. A partir de 1919, Coca-Cola se expandirá por el extranjero alcanzando gran popularidad. (Hace 138 años)

1862

En la batalla de Puebla (México), las tropas nacionales repelen a las fuerzas francesas de Napoleón III, una victoria que se convertirá en símbolo de la resistencia a la dominación extranjera y se celebrará como fiesta nacional, cada Cinco de Mayo. (Hace 162 años)

1860

En Italia, Giuseppe Garibaldi, junto con un grupo expedicionario formado por tan sólo 1.000 camisas rojas, inicia la marcha hacia Sicilia, para luchar contra los Borbones del reino de las Dos Sicilias. Esta hazaña terminará de consagrarlo como una figura mítica de la historia de Italia al conquistar el poderoso reino de Sicilia y Nápoles. (Hace 164 años)

1808

En Bayona (Francia), el destronado rey Carlos IV de España, donde ha sido llevado junto con toda su familia por orden de Napoleón I, abdica en favor del Emperador. Al día siguiente Napoleón conseguirá que el resto de la familia real renuncie a todos sus derechos y el día 10, logrará la renuncia del mismísimo rey Fernando VII en favor de su padre, Carlos IV, sin saber que éste había cedido sus derechos en favor de Napoleón. (Hace 216 años)

1789

Se reúnen en el palacio de Versalles (Francia), por primera vez desde hace 175 años, los Estados Generales, asamblea con representantes del clero, nobleza y burguesía. Con este gesto, la monarquía de Luis XVI que se halla al borde la bancarrota y distanciada de parte de la aristocracia, trata de calmar la agitación social que recorre el país desde hace años. (Hace 235 años)

1648

Los cosacos polacos, al mando de su caudillo Bogdan Jmelnistki, derrotan a un ejército de nobles polacos en la batalla de las Aguas Azules, cerca de Siniuja, Ucrania. Los cosacos y los campesinos ucranianos se oponen a la política represiva del rey polaco Ladislao IV. (Hace 376 años)

1518

El capitán y conquistador español Juan de Grijalva, tras haber zarpado de Cuba el pasado 1 de mayo, toma posesión de las islas de Yucatán, Cozumel, Cicia, Costilla y otras, en nombre de los monarcas españoles. (Hace 506 años)

985

Sale de campaña de la ciudad de Córdoba, actual España, el ejército de Almanzor, caudillo del Califato de Córdoba. La expedición culminará el día 6 de julio con el asalto y conquista de Barcelona. Lleva consigo alrededor de 40 poetas asalariados para que narren sus victorias. (Hace 1039 años)

553

Reunido por el emperador Justiniano, por ausencia del papa Vigilio, se inicia las sesiones, ocho en total, del Segundo Concilio de Constantinopla (la actual ciudad de Estambul, en Turquía) en el que se tratará de solucionar las discrepancias existentes y atraer a los descarriados monofisitas entre los cuales se han formado muchas fracciones en amplias zonas de Oriente, sobre todo en Egipto. El papa Vigilio, presionado por Justiniano con el destierro, tendrá que aceptar íntegramente las decisiones surgidas del concilio. (Hace 1471 años)

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10 Visual examples: Global Creatives

Creatives/designers: Irha Salfahad, Bushwick collective, Marco Dazzi, Shepard Fairey

[imbricare]

"You think he would vie for power on Omega? No." It's a gut feeling, strong enough that she shakes her head vehemently. Her gut feeling's been her moral compass all her life, and with the exception of a few spectacular fuck-ups (case in point: Inaros) it has stood her in good stead.

And even when it comes to Marco... can Naomi really regret him irrevocably when doing so would render null and void the existence of her only child?

She wants to think about the bigger picture here – Marco on Omega, in talks with Eleanor Guthrie, that new piece of information about a turian vigilante gunning for Aria's head – but her brain keeps pulling her back to Filip, like motherhood is an overwrite affecting even the deepest neural pathways.

It's a tightrope act, balancing gut feelings and moral compasses and the roadkill corpses of guilt that she amassed along the way.

"If you find out anything, will you let me know?" She asks, and it's as much about the son as it is about the father. Sometimes the tightrope act is balancing her selfish interests versus the good of the many.

In any case, Jack's right – if he's gonna find out anything, it's going to be through Guthrie's right-hand man.

And so what if Varric heard Marco Inaros ask Eleanor Guthrie about a certain ship called Walrus?

So what if the Normandy has been on the Walrus' trail for the past month?

So what if the Walrus' captain is on a hunt himself?

So what if whatever the Walrus is hunting is important enough to divest Shepard from the trail of the Collectors?

So what if the Urca de Lima carries something so alien, so unfathomable, that it could turn the tide in the war against the Reapers–

–or whatever aspirations to galactic supremacy Cerberus have?

       Jack visibly hesitated at the question. “ A little, while Marco was in there, ” he gestured with the nod of his head to Eleanor Guthrie’s office door, “ But not much was shared, really. ” It had been small talk only for the most part; Filip had been glad to see him, particularly after so long, but in characteristic adolescent fashion he was less interested in the old man at the bar than he was the group of asari and human ladies gathered together on one of the nearby tables. Jack wouldn’t use the key phrase to reel him in, either ( I know your mother, and I know what a shit your father is ). It wasn’t fair on him, it wasn’t fair on Naomi, and it would only attract Marco’s attention and risk severing this tenuous link he had to Naomi’s son.

       Better to hold out and play both sides until the opportune moment presented itself to put Naomi and Filip in the same room, and help his friend as he knew she would in return.

       He watched her play with her whisky glass, and instinctively reached over to place his hand on her arm this time. Sympathetic words were not his forte, but surely none were even adequate in this case. What sympathy could be offered? Her son was still gone, and she was no closer to finding him and pulling him back from the calculating grip of his father.

       Speaking of, Naomi was right: there was no need for Marco Inaros to appear on Omega in person unless it was intended as some sort of show or display. Jack had heard so little of him lately that he’d silently hoped he’d fallen off the face of the galaxy, but sadly everything about this sudden re-emergence was deliberate. He wanted to be seen visiting Eleanor Guthrie, knew the feathers it would ruffle not only here on Omega, with its crews and gangs vying for dominance, but off station too. Captain Flint certainly wouldn’t be happy to hear he had competition, not after rumours swirled of how closely he had been working with Guthrie lately.

       “ Your guess is as good as mine — unless I get lucky with Varric later, in which case my odds of a correct prediction exponentially increase.” Eleanor’s right-hand was notoriously tight-lipped and slippery, but Jack had charm in spades and Varric could rarely resist his flattery. “ Omega’s as messy as ever, but maybe Marco heard about Archangel and his disciples cleaning house. ” Realising that this was a development Naomi might have missed during her time away, Jack sought to clarify.“ Turian vigilante do-gooder intent on dismantling things here. If he gets to Aria, he’ll certainly leave a power void to fill.”

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Mass Effect 3: Best “replacement” character ↳ Padok Wiks

We all fracture in different ways. Mordin's conscience haunted him. Maelon crossed the line into barbaric experiments. And myself... I went searching for whatever gods created the rules for this unfortunate universe.

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moon dust in your lungs stars in your eyes you are a child of the cosmos and ruler of the skies