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[downthetubes]

Haitian Slave Revolt graphic novel in the spotlight

Comic creators and creative partners Nic Watts and Sakina Karimjee are heading to Lancaster this February to talk about their acclaimed graphic novel Toussaint L’Ouverture: The Story of the Only Successful Slave Revolt in History

[lakecountylibrary]

Read -> Reading -> To-Read: Black History Month Graphic Novel Round Up

Check out these awesome graphic novels reader's advisor Ashley has been picking up for Black History Month!

Read: Kindred by Octavia Butler, adapted by Damian Duffy

This graphic novel was adapted from the book Kindred by Octavia Butler. This story more recently has also been made into a TV series for Hulu. In this twisted tale, Dana is living in the 1970s when she begins having dizzy spells shake her to the core. These dizzy spells lead to her waking up in the 1800s helping a boy who she refers to as “Rufe.” While Dana is not sure what brings these spells on at first, she has an even harder time time trying to figure out how to make it stop.

Ms. Davis: A Graphic Biography by Sybille Titeux de la Croix, art by Amazing Ameziane

The story of Angela Davis is filled with resistance and unwillingness to accept unfair treatment and judgment. She is infamous for being a part of the FBI's Most Wanted List in 1971 due to an incident that occurred where she was accused as the main conspirator.

Reading her story as a graphic novel does not take away the seriousness of her story. I appreciate that the book provides explanations of key events; that is helpful if you are only hearing about some of the events for the first time, as I was. This book was a random find but it sent me down a research hole that made me want to learn more, and that is what any good book does.

Reading: Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound by Dave Chisholm

Miles Davis was an extremely talented musician. He thought outside of the box when it came to his music, so it is fitting that this graphic novel tells his story in an eclectic way.

The story begins as Miles has just gotten a piece of life-altering news in 1982. From there, he reminisces and begins telling his origin story. The artwork and illustrations of this graphic novel are beautiful. The colors truly jump off the page and speak to you, as clear as the words do. The funky art and the insight of Miles' fascinating yet tumultuous life make this book a true learning experience that explores the cool world of jazz and many of its legends.

To-Read: Toussaint Louverture: The Story of the Only Successful Slave Revolt in History by C.L.R. James, adapted by Nic Watts and Sakina Karimjee

This graphic novel details the Haitian Revolution led by Toussaint Louverture. This graphic novel is based on the play by C.L.R. James, produced in 1936. If you love history, and revolutions, this graphic novel my pique your interest.

See more of Ashley's recs

[raytorosaurus]

hey nic! I saw an ask about Thursday albums and thought I'd ask. I've been meaning to get into Thursday for a good while now but have only heard a couple songs. the amount of albums kind of intimidates me, and I'm not sure which album to start with. any suggestions?

hiiiii! so it kind of depends on your taste - thursday's sound has a huuuuuge evolution lol.

if you're more into punk/classic post-hardcore/earlier emo (or heavier, more unpolished music in general) i usually recommend starting with full collapse. it's their most "iconic" album and its impact on the direction of emo/post-hardcore genuinely can't be overstated, it was innovative and hugely influential. then listen to their discography in order from there to track their steady growth/evolution over time. so go full collapse -> war all the time -> a city by the light divided -> thursday/envy split -> common existence -> no devolucion.

if you're more into melody and experimental/atmospheric music, then I'd start with either a city by the light divided (their fourth album, which they wanted to be "the heaviest indie rock record ever") or no devolucion. both absolutely wonderful - i think city is a really good mid-point between the two "sides" of their sound though, which is why i mentioned it first. then I'd go city -> no devolucion -> full collapse -> common existence -> war all the time. war all the time is at the end here not bc i think it'd be the hardest for you to get into but bc i think it's an awesome one to save for last because it's the one they spent the longest writing and absolutely agonised over it and it shows. would be really interesting to get acquainted with the rest of their catalogue first and then sit down with that album and really Experience it lol.

anyway if you're less of a full-album person, me and carp @geoffrard made this playlist of what we songs we think best give a general overlook of Thursday's varied sound (so it's not a playlist of all the songs we think are the best but the ones we think are most representative as a general introduction - so if you like the playlist, don't stop with those songs bc you'll be missing some real gems!!!)

btw if you listen to waiting, their very first album, save it until the end (it really is very unpolished but after letting it grow on me briefly i now genuinely love it a lot).

also! if you love no devolucion, check out geoff's other band no devotion!! their latest album is incredible - geoff says it's the album he's always wanted to write as a the cure + britpop + goth pop enthusiast.

and if you love watt/common existence/the split with envy etc, maybe check out united nations lol, another another of geoff's bands. have the most batshit history including lawsuits with the beatles and the real united nations but are also REALLY solid thrash/hardcore punk supergroup. geoff cofounded that band because he wanted to write a thrash album in thursday but the rest of the band shot him down LOL (so they ended up with the envy split and common existence instead).

anyway. way too much info here i know but i hope this is helpful to you or anyone else wanting to check them out!!

[valkyrieandstrangeridingaragorn]

Not sure if you agree, but it's my belief that No Way Home actually tackled the events of Titan and what that meant for Stephen better than Multiverse did.

His talk of fate and that line about the "grand calculous of the multiverse" is in reference to the fact that Titan was the first time he was presented with the fact that there was no other way to stop this looming threat to the universe. And he ultimately ends up being right in the end, but so is Peter. It's ultimately Peter's optimism and desire to at least try and help these villains that gives Stephen hope again.

Not to mention the film's plot (or inciting incident) is kick-started because Stephen wants to help Peter out of guilt, John Watts even said so in an interview. Yes, it's clear he's helping the kid cause he likes him, but I think it's safe to say that easing his guilty conscious is his primary motivation.

Mind you, this is just my own interpretation of the source material, but even so. Whether it was Watts, Benedict, the writers or a combination of all three, there was more time and effort into showing Stephen's mind state post-Endgame than there was in his own follow-up, which came out right after this.

Oh, I couldn't agree more with you on that. The very few scenes Stephen has in NWH were brilliant characterization and did a better job of trying to give us the real Stephen than MoM ever did.

Stephen was basically repeating the "If it comes to saving you or the Time Stone, I won't hesitate to let either of you die" when he spoke that line about the multiverse to Peter. Waldron doesn't seem to understand that he's not Sam or Clint or Natasha. Stephen can't just act when he sees something wrong, his job is to protect the universe. He has to take so many things into account, so many variables he needs to ponder before he acts, and sometimes that means making sacrifices (those villains could be saved? It's a long shot, we know their past but in-universe it would have sounded as silly as "Hey, let's get Thanos some therapy instead of kicking his ass". He knew the villains maybe had a shot at redemption, but saving the universe was far more important. Is that right? Is that wrong? Well, it's not black or white, which is the exact point of Stephen's character!).

It's nice that Peter shows him that the villains could in fact be saved, and it didn't take him all that long either. That's a lesson Stephen took to heart and it could have been nice to see that translated into MoM's characterization of him but we know consistency is not Marvel's forte - and it is my headcanon that Stephen had everyone forget about Peter... but the spell didn't include him, right? 😉

It's definitely guilt because come on... this guy threw a fit in DS1 when he had to kill one zealot, he became a doctor after losing Donna... Stephen is not the type to cause death, he's focused on life. And he had to look straight into Stark's eyes in Titan and basically condemn him (and Natasha). Of course he's going to feel guilty about it. And NWH gave us that line with Benedict being wonderful (as usual) in portraying Stephen's pain when he says that. Compare that to how Christine and Nic talk to him about "holding the knife" in MoM, it's like night and day.

And that ties into why he helped Peter in the first place. He knew that following that one timeline would mean the death of a teenager (damn, a teen dying, doesn't that remind us of someone...) so it stands to reason he felt so guilty he would have wanted to do anything for him.

Just imagine what it could have been if someone like Watts or whoever wrote NWH had taken the reigns of MoM... You know, someone like.. oh I don't know... Scott Derrickson!

[incalescentia]

open to: female 25+

muse: nicolo moretti, 32, corporate lawyer

plot: nicolo’s best friend’s sister has always had a crush on him. five years after leaving their hometown for new york city, nicolo returns to be the best man in his wedding and finally starts to see her in a similar light.

White candles flickered across each wooden table, adorned with luscious arrangements and people chattering amongst themselves. Soft music from the live band fills in any silence. A few couples are on the dance floor, including the bride and groom. Nicolo is clutching a champagne glass off in the corner and smiling in their direction. He has been in town the past week to fulfill his best man duties and it was relieving they are at the part where they can watch the love unfold. It wasn’t a secret his best friend would marry his high school sweetheart. It was a cat and mouse game since kindergarten.

That’s the bittersweet thing about this town. Everybody knew everybody. That includes every secret, embarrassment, love interest, and heartbreak. It was suffocating. When he went off to college, he never looked back, other than to visit his parents for holidays. Once he accepted a job in big law, he hasn’t even found the time to do that. For this week alone, Nic has vowed to enjoy the quirks of this place before heading back to reality.

She catches his attention out of the corner of his eye, snapping him out of his thoughts. The way her dress hugs her in all the right places. That million watt smile. It was weird that Nic was thinking of her like this. His best friend’s little sister. He never has before. She the nuisance at every sleepover, basketball game, and video game session. Sometimes he would walk her home from school when her brother would ditch her or help her with her homework. She definitely was not that little kid anymore.

“Hey, you.” Nic caught up with her in a trance, not really knowing that’s what he was trying to do. His voice is low, only intended for her to hear, as he places a hand on her lower back. It fits nice. He takes a sip of his drink. “It’s like you’ve been avoiding me all night.”

[linguistics-and-such]

How to Use Gender-Neutral 3rd Person Pronouns in Japanese:

Note: I am not a native Japanese speaker, and I only have a conversational level in Japanese, as opposed to a fluent level. As such, please don't take anything I say as gospel.

Japanese pronouns are an open class of words in Japanese, rather than a closed class of words like they are in English. While that doesn't mean one can do anything one wants with pronouns in Japanese, it does mean one can mess around with them quite a lot. Pronouns are much less restrictive in Japanese than they are in English. One reason for this is that they don't decline. For example, 私 watashi covers I, me, my and mine, and how its case is decided is dependent on the particle that follows it.

私は watashi wa / 私が watashi ga = I (nominative) 私を watashi wo = me (accusative) 私に watashi ni = me (dative) 私と watashi to / 私から watashi kara = me (ablative) 私の watashi no = my / mine (genitive)

Another reason pronouns are more of an open class in Japanese is because they can often be dropped. In fact, Japanese sentences can often sound downright wrong if you don't omit certain pronouns.

* 「私の名前はニックです。」 ^ "Watashi no namae wa Nikku desu." (awkward) * 「名前はニックです。」 ^ "Namae wa Nikku desu." (natural) (= "My name is Nic.")

* 「私のネコは私が大好きです。」 ^ "Watashi no neko wa watashi ga daisuki desu." (awkward) * 「ネコは私が大好きです。」 ^ "Neko wa watashi ga daisuki desu." (natural) (= "My cat loves me.")

* 「あなたのネコはかわいいです。」 ^ "Anata no neko wa kawaii desu." (awkward and borderline rude)[1] * 「ネコはかわいいです。」 ^ "Neko wa kawaii desu." (natural) (= "Your cat is cute.")

* 「あの人はここに来てもいい。」 ^ "Ano hito wa koko ni kitemo ii desu." (awkward sometimes)[2] * 「ここに来てもいい。」 ^ "Koko ni kitemo ii desu." (natural) (= "He/She can come here.")

[1] Calling someone あなた anata in polite speech is usually considered very disrespectful. It's recommended to instead use a person's name with a polite honorific, with さん -san being the safest option.

[2] This is only awkward if the topic has already been established. For example, it would be awkward if the sentence followed something like this:

* 「あの人はあそこにいる。」 ^ "Ano hito wa asoko ni iru." (= "He/She is over there.")

Once the topic has been established, it's usually good to drop the topic upon repetition until a new topic is introduced. For instance:

* 「この人は友達です。アダムと言います。アメリカから来て、３０歳です。趣味はカラオケと料理です。１年くらい存じています。大事なカンパニーのメンバーだと思います。」 ^ "Kono hito wa tomodachi desu. Adamu to iimasu. Amerika kara kite, sanjuu-sai desu. Shumi wa karaoke to ryouri desu. Ichi-nen kurai sonjite imasu. Daiji na kanpanii no menbaa da to omoimasu." (= "This person is my friend. He is called Adam. He comes from America, and he is 30 years old. His hobbies are karaoke and cooking. He and I have been acquainted for about 1 year. I think he will be an important member of the company.")

Because pronouns are open class in Japanese, they're very flexible. It's quite easy to mix and match pronouns in Japanese. This is one reason why a lot of Japanese media has casts who use different 1st person pronouns. For example, in the Japanese version of Paper Mario, マリオストーリー Mario Story, every Partner who joins Mario uses a different 1st person pronoun:

Kurio (Goombario): オイラ oira Kameki (Kooper): オレッチ orecchi Pinkie (Bombette): あたい atai Paretta (Parakarry): わたし watashi Resaresa (Bow): あたくし atakushi Akarin (Watt): あたち atachi Opuku (Sushie): あたしゃ atasha Pokopie (Lakilester): オレ ore

This helps flesh them out and gives them all distinctive characteristics.

Now, let's talk about 3rd person pronouns in Japanese. In Japanese, the two binary pronouns are 彼 kare (he) and 彼女 kanojo (she). They're not actually used that often, but they're still good to know, especially since many English-written guides for learning Japanese make liberal use of these two pronouns.

* 「彼は男ですから、「僕」や「俺」などの一人称代名詞を使うことが好きです。」 ^ "Kare wa otoko desu kara, "boku" ya "ore" nado no ichi-nin shou daimeishi wo tsukau koto ga suki desu." (= "He is a man, and so likes using first-person pronouns like "boku" and "ore."")

* 「彼女は女ですから、「あたし」や「あたい」などの一人称代名詞を使うことが好きです。」 ^ "Kanojo wa onna desu kara, "atashi" ya "atai" nado no ichi-nin shou daimeishi wo tsukau koto ga suki desu." (= "She is a woman, and so likes using first-person pronouns like "atashi" and "atai."")

(Note that 彼 kare and 彼女 kanojo can also mean boyfriend and girlfriend respectively, though ボーイフレンド booifurendo, ガールフレンド gaarufurendo and パートナー paatonaa, all borrowed from English, are more commonly used these days.)

Here's the problem: 彼 kare and 彼女 kanojo form their plurals by adding ら -ra to the pronoun. You would use 彼ら kare-ra when referring to more than one person if the people are all male or there is at least one male in the group, and you would use 彼女ら kanojo-ra only if all the people being referred to are female. So, Japanese has a similar dilemma to French and Spanish, because they is gendered.

Except, in Japanese, there are a ton of gender-neutral pronouns you can use to refer to a single person. Some linguists even argue that Japanese doesn't technically have pronouns, as pronouns in Japanese work a lot more like glorified nouns.

To get an idea of the gender-neutral pronouns in Japanese, it's good to have some knowledge of how the こそあど言葉 ko-so-a-do words work. To be brief, こ ko, そ so, あ a and ど do are special morphemes that indicate position. Simply put, こ ko refers to something close to the speaker, そ so refers to something close to the listener, あ a refers to something close to neither or to something extract, and ど do refers to something interrogative.

Through this system, こ ko, そ so and あ a can be used to create various 3rd person pronouns, while do ど can be used to create various interrogative pronouns, like who and what. I won't talk about the interrogative pronouns here, because I feel that will clog up the post, but I will absolutely be talking about all the equivalents Japanese has for the singular they.

1: kochira, sochira, achira (こちら,そちら,あちら):

This is one of the safer ways to refer to people. These words literally translate to this way, that way and that way over there, relating to direction. They're more vague ways of referring to direction than ここ koko, そこ soko and あそこ asoko, which indicate an exact direction but can't be used as pronouns.

They are used to:

1) indicate a direction

* 「こちらにあると思う。」 ^ "Kochira ni aru to omou." (= "I think it's here.")

* 「ええ、本当に？そちらに置いたから。」 ^ "Ee, hontou ni? Sochira ni oita kara." (= "Huh, really? Because I put it there.")

* 「そう言えば、あちらにあるかもしれない。」 ^ "Sou ieba, achira ni aru ka mo shirenai." (= "Now that you mention it, it might be over there.")

2) refer to people in the 1st person (こちら kochira) or the 2nd person (そちら sochira)

* 「そちらとパーティーに行けて、とても嬉しかったです。」 ^ "Sochira to paatii ni ikete, totemo ureshikatta desu." (= "I was very happy to be able to go to the party with you.")

* 「こちらこそ。」 ^ "Kochira koso." (= "Me too.")

3) refer to people in the 3rd person

* 「こちらは内のクラスを混ざる。」 ^ "Kochira wa uchi no kurasu wo mazaru." (= "He/She/They is going to join our class.")

* 「そちらは私の親友だもん。」 ^ "Sochira wa watashi no shin'yuu da mon." (= "He/She/They is my best friend, of course.")

* 「私とあちらが仲よくない。」 ^ "Watashi to achira ga naka yokunai." (= "He/She/They and I don't get along.")

When used as 3rd person pronouns, こちら kochira and そちら sochira can typically only be used to refer to someone who is present, while あちら achira can be used to refer to someone who is either present or absent.

These words cannot be made plural, although they can be interpreted as plural depending on context.

2: koitsu, soitsu, aitsu (こいつ,そいつ,あいつ):

This is not a safe way to refer to someone if you don't know what you're doing. It literally translates to this guy, that guy and that guy over there, with the guy being gender-neutral the same way you guys is in English. It's often used by men rather than women, as it's considered quite "un-ladylike," though women can use it. It's used to refer objects, or to people who are of equal or inferior social standing to the speaker, such as friends or children. It can have a rude or hostile edge to it in some contexts.

They are used to:

1) indicate an object

* 「こいつがほしい！」 ^ "Koitsu ga hoshii!" (= "I want this one!")

* 「そいつを貰う！」 ^ "Soitsu wo morau!" (= "I'll take that one!")

* 「それじゃ、私はあいつを買わなきゃ！」 ^ "Sore ja, watashi wa aitsu wo kawanakya!" (= "Then I've just gotta buy that one over there!")

2) indicate a person or animal:

* 「こいつは友達だ。」 ^ "Koitsu wa tomodachi da." (= "He/She/They is a friend.")

* 「そいつ、歌うのは上手だな。」 ^ "Soitsu, utau no wa jouzu da na." (= "He/She/They is good at singing.")

* 「さっき、公園にあいつを会った。」 ^ "Sakki, kouen ni aitsu wo atta." (= "I met him/her/them in the park earlier.")

To make any of these pronouns plural, simply add ら -ra to their end, or add たち -tachi to their end.

3: kono yatsu, sono yatsu, ano yatsu (この奴,その奴,あの奴):

This means the same thing and work exactly the same way as こいつ koitsu, そいつ soitsu and あいつ aitsu. In fact, こいつ koitsu, そいつ soitsu and あいつ aitsu come from この奴 kono yatsu, その奴 sono yatsu and あの奴 ano yatsu. Before that, though, they entered a "transitional phase" and became こやつ koyatsu, そやつ soyatsu and あやつ ayatsu. Those are archaic now, but このやつ kono yatsu, そのやつ sono yatsu and あのやつ ano yatsu are occasionally used instead of こいつ koitsu, そいつ soitsu or あいつ aitsu, usually for emphasis.

They are used to:

1) indicate an object

* 「この奴が最高のゲームだ。」 ^ "Kono yatsu ga saikou no geemu da." (= "This one is the best game.")

* 「その奴のエンジンは壊れたと思う。」 ^ "Sono yatsu no enjin wa kowareta to omou." (= "I think that one's engine is broken.")

* 「私、あの奴が聞こえる。」 ^ "Watashi, ano yatsu ga kikoeru." (= "I can hear that one over there.")

2) indicate a person or animal:

* 「このやつは悔しすぎる！」 ^ "Kono yatsu wa kuyashisugiru!" (= "He/She/They is too frustrating!")

* 「みんなはそのやつが好きだ。」 ^ "Minna wa sono yatsu ga suki da." (= "Everyone likes him/her/them.")

* 「あのやつ、本当に最低だな。」 ^ "Ano yatsu, hontou ni saitei da na." (= "He/She/They is really the worst.")

Like こいつ koitsu, そいつ soitsu and あいつ aitsu, simply add ら -ra to make the pronouns plural, or add たち -tachi.

4: kono kata, sono kata, ano kata (この方,その方,あの方):

This is the absolute most polite way you can refer to someone. This is generally how you'd refer to a superior, such as your boss, or, in some cases, someone you really admire. It's made by combining この kono, その sono or あの ano with 方 kata, a respectful word for person.

* 「この方は私の上司です。」 ^ "Kono kata wa watashi no joushi desu." (= "He/She/They is my boss.")

* 「私、その方に「すばらしい料理人です」と伝えた。」 ^ "Watashi, sono kata ni, "subarasbii ryouri-nin desu" to tsutaeta." (= "I told him/her/them, "You're an amazing cook."")

* 「私はついにあの方を会えた！」 ^ "Watashi wa tsui ni ano kata wo aeta!" (= "I was finally able to meet him/her/them!")

To make these pronouns plural, add 々 -gata to the end of the word. You can also make these words plural by adding たち -tachi to the end of the word, though this is slightly less polite.

5: kono hito, sono hito, ano hito (この人,その人,あの人):

This is a safe way to refer to someone, because it can be both polite and informal. Thus, you're unlikely to offend anyone by using this. It's made by combining この kono, その sono or あの ano with 人 hito, which is the standard word for person.

* 「この人の一番好きな動物はネコだもん。」 ^ "Kono hito no ichi-ban suki na doubutsu wa neko da mon." (= "His/Her/Their favorite animal is cats, of course.")

* 「その人はコンピュータゲームが大好きだ。」 ^ "Sono hito wa konpyuuta geemu ga daisuki da." (= "He/She/They loves video games.")

* 「昨日、あの人と話した。」 ^ "Kinou, ano hito to hanashita." (= "I spoke with him/her/them yesterday.")

There two says to make these pronouns plural. The first is to add 々 -bito to the end of the word, and the second is to add たち -tachi to the end of the word. Both are pretty safe.

6: kono ko, sono ko, ano ko (この子,その子,あの子):

This, in a way, is the "feminine" equivalent of こいつ koitsu, そいつ soitsu and あいつ aitsu. It's used to refer to people your own age or younger, so it's informal. Generally, guys won't use this for other guys, but they will use it for girls, and girls will call guys and other girls this. It's made by combining この kono, その sono or あの ano with 子 ko, which means child or kid.

* 「この子は何をしてるの��」 ^ "Kono ko wa nani wo shite'ru no?" (= "What's he/she/they doing?")

* 「その子の新しいラジオは高い。」 ^ "Sono ko no atarashii rajio ga takai." (= "His/Her/Their new radio is expensive.")

* 「私、あの子にプレゼントをあげた。」 ^ "Watashi, ano ko ni purezento wo ageta." (= "I gave him/her/them a present.")

To make these pronouns plural, add たち -tachi to the end of the word.

7: kono gaki, sono gaki, ano gaki (このガキ,そのガキ,あのガキ):

You shouldn't use this to refer to someone unless they're your age or younger, and you're either very close to them or want to insult them. It's made by combining この kono, その sono or あの ano with ガキ gaki, which literally means brat.

* 「このガキはいい仲間 だ けど…」 ^ "Kono gaki wa ii nakama da kedo..." (= "He/She/They is a good friend, but...")

* 「兄さんはそのガキが好きじゃない。」 ^ "Nii san wa sono gaki ga suki ja nai." (= "My brother doesn't like him/her/them.")

* 「あのガキの先生厳しいな！」 ^ "Ano gaki no sensei wa kibishii na!" (= "His/Her/Their teacher is so strict!")

To make these plural, add either ら -ra or たち -tachi to the end of the word.

8: kono yarou, sono yarou, ano yarou (このヤロウ,そのヤロウ,あのヤロウ):

This one is a big no-no unless you're very close with a person your age or younger, or if you want to offend the hell out of someone. It's made by combining この kono, その sono or あの ano with ヤロウ yarou, which literally translates to bastard or, if you're generous, rascal.

* 「このヤロウはビールを盗んだ！」 ^ "Kono yarou wa biiru wo nusunda!" (= "He/She/They stole the beer!")

* 「私、そのヤロウの声が別に好きじゃない。」 ^ "Watashi, sono yarou no koe ga betsu ni suki ja nai." (= "I don't really like his/her/their voice.")

* 「あのヤロウが全然分かれない！」 ^ "Ano yarou ga zenzen wakarenai!" (= "I can't understand him/her/them at all!")

If you want to make the words plural, add ら -ra or たち -tachi to their ends.

9: kore, sore, are (これ,それ,あれ):

This is basically the equivalent of calling someone it. I know some people prefer that, so I thought I'd include these words, which actually translate to this one, that one and that one over there, because Japanese doesn't have a direct word for it. As usual, you probably shouldn't use this for someone, especially if they're older than you, unless they specifically request it or you want to insult them.

They are used to:

1) indicate an object

* 「これは私のリンゴだ。」 ^ "Kore wa watashi no ringo da." (= "This one is my apple.")

* 「私、それを買いたい。」 ^ "Watashi, sore wo kaitai." (= "I want to buy that one.")

* 「あれがネコのボールだ。」 ^ "Are ga neko no booru da." (= "That one over there is the cat's ball.")

2) indicate a person or animal:

* 「私、これに行きたい。」 ^ "Watashi, kore ni ikitai." (= "I want to go with it.")

* 「それは面白い人だ。」 ^ "Sore wa omoshiroi hito da." (= "It is an interesting person.")

* 「あれは音楽が上手だ。」 ^ "Are wa ongaku ga jouzu da." (= "It is good at music.")

As far as I know, these words can't be made plural, but they can be plural in meaning sometimes, depending on context.

How to politely request to be referred to a certain way in Japanese:

To wrap up this post, here's how to politely request to be referred to with a particular pronoun in Japanese. I included the Japanese equivalents for he, she, they and it.

1)

* 「私の優先の人称代名詞は「彼」です。 ^ "Watashi no yuusen no ninshou daimeishi wa "kare" desu." (= "My preferred personal pronoun is "he."")

* 「私の優先の人称代名詞は「彼女」です。」 ^ "Watashi no yuusen no ninshou daimeishi wa "kanojo" desu." (= "My preferred personal pronoun is "she."")

* 「私の優先の人称代名詞は「あの人」です。」 ^ "Watashi no yuusen no ninshou daimeishi wa "ano hito" desu." (= "My preferred personal pronoun is "they."")

* 「私の優先の人称代名詞は「あれ」です。」 ^ "Watashi no yuusen no ninshou daimeishi wa "are" desu." (= "My preferred personal pronoun is "it."")

2)

* 「私は「彼」と呼ぶことが好きです。」 ^ "Watashi wa "kare" to yobu koto ga suki desu." (= "I like to be called "he."")

* 「私は「彼女」と呼ぶことが好きです。」 ^ "Watashi wa "kanojo" to yobu koto ga suki desu." (= "I like to be called "she."")

* 「私は「あの人」と呼ぶことが好きです。」 ^ "Watashi wa "ano hito" to yobu koto ga suki desu." (= "I like to be called "they."")

* 「私は「あれ」と呼ぶことが好きです。」 ^ "Watashi wa "are" to yobu koto ga suki desu." (= "I like to be called "it."")

3)

* 「私に「彼」と呼んでください。」 ^ "Watashi ni "kare" to yonde kudasai." (= "Please call me "he."")

* 「私に「彼女」と呼んでください。」 ^ "Watashi ni "kanojo" to yonde kudasai." (= "Please call me "she."")

* 「私に「あの人」と呼んでください。」 ^ "Watashi ni "ano hito" to yonde kudasai." (= "Please call me "they."")

* 「私に「あれ」と呼んでください。」 ^ "Watashi ni "are" to yonde kudasai." (= "Please call me "it."")

4)

* 「私に「彼」と呼んでくださったら、とてもありがたいです。」 ^ "Watashi ni "kare" to yonde kudasattara, totemo arigatai desu." (= "If you could call me "he," I would be very grateful.")

* 「私に「彼女」と呼んでくださったら、とてもありがたいです。」 ^ "Watashi ni "kanojo" to yonde kudasattara, totemo arigatai desu." (= "If you could call me "she," I would be very grateful.")

* 「私に「あの人」と呼んでくださったら、とてもありがたいです。」 ^ "Watashi ni "ano hito" to yonde kudasattara, totemo arigatai desu." (= "If you could call me "they," I would be very grateful.")

* 「私に「あれ」と呼んでくださったら、とてもありがたいです。」 ^ "Watashi ni "are" to yonde kudasattara, totemo arigatai desu." (= "If you could call me "it," I would be very grateful.")

The ko-so-a-do chart for pronouns:

That’s all I’ve got for now. Thanks for reading. :)

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End GPU underutilization: Achieve peak efficiency

AI and deep learning inference demand powerful AI accelerators, but are you truly maximizing yours?

GPUs often operate at a mere 30-40% utilization, squandering valuable silicon, budget, and energy.

In this live session, NeuReality’s Field CTO, Iddo Kadim, tackles the critical challenge of maximizing AI accelerator capability. Whether you build, borrow, or buy AI acceleration – this is a must-attend.

Date: Thursday, December 5 Time: 10 AM PST | 5 PM GMT Location: Online

Iddo will reveal a multi-faceted approach encompassing intelligent software, optimized APIs, and efficient AI inference instructions to unlock benchmark-shattering performance for ANY AI accelerator.

The result?

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book log - 2018

harry potter and the philosopher's stone by j.k. rowling

the help by kathryn stockett

a wrinkle in time by madeleine l'engle

harry potter and the chamber of secrets by j.k. rowling

amy & roger's epic detour by morgan matson

fire with fire by jenny han

everything i never told you by celeste ng

harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban by j.k. rowling

the miseducation of cameron post by emily m. danforth

lift and separate by marilyn simon rothstein

harry potter and the goblet of fire by j.k. rowling

the leavers by lisa ko

the tao of pooh by benjamin hoff

the one that got away by leigh himes

sharp objects by gillian flynn

harry potter and the order of the phoenix by j.k. rowling

the ocean at the end of the lane by neil gaiman

written in the stars by ish saeed

unqualified by anna faris

columbine by dave cullen

harry potter and the half blood prince by j.k. rowling

without merit by colleen hoover

the art of running in heels by rachel gibson

the hate u give by angie thomas

the woman in the window by a.j. finn

we are okay by nina lacour

before we were yours by lisa wingate

harry potter and the deathly hallows by j.k. rowling

the elizas by sara shepard

this is our story by ashley elston

bad girls with perfect faces by lynn weingarten

fare from the tree by robin benway

truly devious by maureen johnston

the radium girls by kate moore

one day we'll all be dead and none of this will matter by scaachi koul

none of the above by i.w. gregorio

circe by madeline miller

a wrinkle in time: the graphic novel by hope larson

the secret life of bees by sue monk kidd

little monsters by kara thomas

her body and other paries by carmen maria machado

dear martin by nic stone

this side of home by renee watson

the vanishing year by kate moretti

results may vary by bethany chase

the wife between us by greer hendricks

see jane run by hannah jayne

friend request by laura marshall

stiff by mary roach

side effects may vary by julie murphy

dumplin' by julie murphy

carrie by stephen king

the sun and her flowers by rupi kaur

what light by jay asher

a stranger in the house by shari lapena

the outsider by stephen king

a simple favor by darcey bell

the sisters by claire douglas

right behind you by lisa gardner

the favorite sister by jessica knoll

anna by amanda prowse

the murder game by julie apple

the queen of hearts by kimmery martin

the chalk man by c.j. tudor

paper princess by erin watt

pretty ugly by kriker butler

the heartbreak pill by anjanette delgado

rainbirds by clarissa goenawan

broken prince by erin watt

heart berries by terese marie mailhot

twisted palace by erin watt

theo by amanda prowse

burn for burn by jenny han

slammed by colleen hoover

baby teeth by zoje stage

kissing frogs by alisha sevigny

a dance of silver and shadow by melanie cellier

ashes to ashes by jenny han

the program by suzanne young

bring me back by b.a. paris

fractures by catherine mckenzie

the better davis club by jane lotter

#murdertrending by gretchen mcneil

the chanel series books 1-3 by donna joy usher

that's not what happened by kody keplinger

the dead girl's shoes by angela arney

crimes against a book club by kathy cooperman

the lying game by ruth ware

an unwanted guest by shari lapena

when life gives you lululemon by lauren weisberger

matchmaking for beginners by maddie dawson

the good liar by catherine mckenzie

killing katie by b.a. spangler

180 seconds by jessica park

hocus pocus by a.w. jantha

jane doe by victoria helen stone

finding charlie by katie o'rouke

the cheerleaders by kara thomas

the dinner list by rebecca serle

all of this is true by lydia day penaflor

it takes a village to kill your husband by jethro collins

the secrets we keep by a.g. ballard

sometimes i lie by alice feeney

the kiss quotient by helen hoang

then she was gone by lisa jewell

silent fear by lance morcan

all these beautiful strangers by elizabeth klehforth

her pretty face by robyn harding

every note played by lisa genova

sorority by genevieve sly crane

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cinderella-ish by joslyn westbrook

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Panel Borders: Tales from the Caribbean

Sakina Karimjee and Nic Watts chat to Alex Fitch on next week’s Panel Borders radio show, and listen out for Colleen Douglas, too

Sakina Karimjee and Nic Watts chat to Alex Fitch on next week’s Panel Borders radio show about adapting C.L.R. James’ Toussaint Louverture: The Story of the Only Successful Slave Revolt in History into sequential art in a Q and A recorded at Cartoon County Plus, in a presentation at the Cartoon Museum, graphic novel writer Colleen Douglas talks with cultural researcher Michelle Yaa Asantewa…

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Hardware: An Introduction to Computer Components

Hardware refers to all the physical components of a computer system. Without hardware, software cannot be run, and the computer cannot function. The term hardware encompasses all types of devices from the central processing unit (CPU) to peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and printers. In this article, we will discuss the different components that make up a computer system, their functions, and how they work together.

1. Introduction to Hardware

Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system that are tangible and visible. These components include the central processing unit (CPU), random access memory (RAM), hard disk drive (HDD), solid-state drive (SSD), motherboard, power supply unit (PSU), graphics processing unit (GPU), input and output devices, network interface card (NIC), sound card, optical drive, and cooling system. These components work together to perform a range of tasks, from browsing the web to gaming and professional workloads.

2. The Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The CPU is the brain of the computer and is responsible for executing instructions from the software. It interprets and executes the instructions of the operating system, applications, and programs. The CPU's performance is measured in gigahertz (GHz), which is the frequency at which it can execute instructions. The more cores a CPU has, the more instructions it can handle at once, and the faster the computer can perform tasks.

3. Random Access Memory (RAM)

RAM is a volatile memory that temporarily stores data that the CPU needs to access quickly. When an application or program is opened, it is loaded into the RAM to ensure that the CPU can access it quickly. RAM capacity is measured in gigabytes (GB), and the more RAM a computer has, the more applications and programs it can run at the same time without slowing down.

4. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

The HDD is a non-volatile storage device that stores data and files on spinning disks. When the computer needs to access data, the HDD spins and reads the data from the disk. HDDs have high storage capacities, making them ideal for storing large files such as videos and photos.

5. Solid State Drive (SSD)

The SSD is a non-volatile storage device that stores data on flash memory chips. Unlike HDDs, SSDs have no moving parts and are faster, more reliable, and more energy-efficient. SSDs have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their speed and efficiency, making them ideal for gaming and professional workloads.

6. Motherboard

The motherboard is the main circuit board that connects all the computer's components, such as the CPU, RAM, HDD/SSD, and GPU. It also connects external devices such as USB and audio ports, network interface cards, and cooling fans.

7. Power Supply Unit (PSU)

The PSU supplies power to all the components in the computer. It converts the AC power from the wall outlet into DC power, which is required by the computer components. PSUs are rated in watts, and the more powerful the PSU, the more components it can supply power to.

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VOOPOO DORIC Q pod system/kit review

Greetings, fellow vapers! VOOPOO Doric Q by VOOPOO is a new pod system or pod kit device released in January. Today we finally got time to review it though we got it in Jan, sorry for the delay. It's a compact and bright color vaping device that promises convenience and practicality. We tried the product ourselves and now let's see how Doric Q is together. VOOPOO DORIC Q hands on First off, the DORIC Q has an 800mAh battery capacity and a 2ml e-liquid capacity, which makes it perfect for on-the-go vaping. The device also comes with a 1 ohm replaceable coil and is rechargeable, which is great for those who want to save money in the long run. The LED light on the device indicates the battery level and charging status, which is useful for monitoring usage. The device outputs 12 watts between 3.2F-1.2 volts, which provides a good balance between flavor and vapor production. The DORIC Q also has a simple and attractive design. The LED indicator strip on the main panel adds a touch of elegance to the device, while the back has an air flow port and a USB Type-C port for charging. The pod stick's material quality and workmanship are good, and it has a solid feel, with a funky design and fresh colors that make it stand out from the crowd. The pod stick is compatible with several other VOOPOO products, which is a plus for those who have other devices from the same brand. The DORIC Q also delivers a satisfying vaping experience, especially for mouth-to-lung vapers. The airflow is high and narrow, which makes it perfect for those who prefer a restricted draw. The flavor is excellent, and the vapor production is satisfactory. The device is also very portable and easy to carry in a pocket or purse Compared to Augus II, or Drag 4. Now, let's move on to the cons. One of the main drawbacks of the DORIC Q is that there is no option to adjust the airflow, which may be a dealbreaker for some vapers who prefer a more customizable experience. Additionally, some users have reported that the device may leak if not used properly, which can be a messy and frustrating experience. Not like disposables, you need to prepare your own vape juice to fill it up before vaping. It's downside also an advantage, making it more customizable for different taste preferences. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U5pPNk89n1s VOOPOO DORIC Q specification: - Color: 7 colors in total (Mint Green, Primrose Yellow, Navy Blue, Misty Rose, Chartreuse Yellow, Deep Brown and Begonia Red) - Size: φ23.2*95.6mm - Battery Capacity: 800mAh built-in battery - Output Power: 12 W - Battery Charging: Type C 5V/1A (fully charged with 50 minutes) - Material: PC - E-liquid Filling: Side-filling (visible capacity) - Kit Cartridge: VOOPOO ITO Cartridge 1.0Ω/2ml; - Compatible Cartridge:VOOPOO ITO Cartridge 0.7Ω/1.2Ω, VOOPOO ITO Pod, VOOPOO ITO-X Pod VOOPOO DORIC Q package content: - 1* DORIC Q Device - 1* ITO Cartridge 1.0Ω(2ml) - 1* User Manual Verdict In conclusion, the DORIC Q by VOOPOO is a reliable and convenient vaping device that delivers a satisfying experience, especially for mouth-to-lung vapers. Its compact size, attractive design, and good battery life make it perfect for on-the-go vaping. Good taste with nic salt e-liquids. However, the lack of airflow adjustment and the possibility of leaking may be an issue for some vapers. Overall, we recommend the DORIC Q for those who want a simple and convenient vaping experience. Read the full article

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Sun Ultra 98 Build

MB: Gigabyte Vision D-P Motherboard B550

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 8 Core 16 Thread

RAM: 64GB System Memory 2x32GB DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 2Rx8 ECC

GPU: Radeon Pro WX 9100 (Vega 64) 16 GB HBM2 Memory

STORAGE: 1TB SK Hynix Gold NVMe M.2

PS: EVGA P6 850 watt 80+ Platinum

CASE: Sun Microsystems Ultra 27

Kingwin USB Other: Kingwin USB hub/media reader on the front panel

4 port Intel NIC

OS: Fedora Workstation

Got the case real cheap it is a little scuffed up but otherwise in good shape. I may try and touch up the scratched paint someday if I can get a good color match.

The case was really easy to build in however I did run into a few sags:

Most of the cables for the front panel didn't reach their location on the motherboard necessitating the use of extensions.

Front panel power connector required a custom pinout adapter.

No place to hide cables.

I didnt have the correct size fan for the front so I just zip tied it on.

For a workstation motherboard I am a little disappointed that there isn't more PCIE slots. With a video card an and NIC I have only 1 slot left at the bottom of the case.