#now with zero historical authenticity

[eolewyn1010]

Amateur sewing - Red Riding Hood

So, uh... I've sewn a thing.

I'm reusing an old curtain here, it's polyester. It looks nice in theory, but I'm not even going to try and pretend it's anything else than 100% plastic. 140 cm x 140 cm square for the cloak, approximately an eternity of hemming.

Behold! Two different sets of lines that don't actually say anything because I can't do math and had to do the pleating, like, a dozen times.

First half of a box pleat in the making, 7 cm wide. I wanted a pretty drape for the back, and we're getting there.

Box pleat in the middle, additional knife pleat on either side. When I realized that the cloak was still too wide to fit into the shoulder capelet the way I wanted it, I cartridge-pleated the outer several centimeters up to the knife pleats.

Speaking of, shoulder capelet! I started out with two 40 cm x 40 cm squares outer fabric and the same size of lining. The lining is the rest of a duvet cover I began slaughtering for lining a while ago, cotton, because I may be cheap but I'm not suicidal. Don't want that much polyester directly on my skin. I sewed the squares together and hemmed them all around except for the corners where I still had to figure out how much I needed for my neck, and that got me to the yoke shape you can see above.

Could I have gotten away with a more practical closure than buttons? Yeah, definitely. Especially since this "fabric" frays like a bitch. I can actually do a darling buttonhole stitch, but you wouldn't be able to tell from this because I was working against the fabric. Then again, I had these buttons lying for around for far too long; they were presents from a friend and I never got a use for them. A fantasy-ish Red Riding Hood cape with zero historical basis seemed like the way to go, and I love them.

The finished capelet was kinda uselessly bunching around the neck, but I didn't much bother with that because there's still a hood waiting to go there. The way it fell over the arms when I didn't spread them was a bit more annoying, so I took in a tiny lil dart on each side, back and front.

I wanted a huge-ass hood for this. In the end, it would have probably been wiser to use the bigger squares for the shoulder capelet, but I have no regrets. Same story as with the capelet, just a lot less complicated; off with the corner and in with the lining.

That's how the whole mess looks on the inside of the capelet, the back of the hood cartridge-pleated down until it fit the neck opening. It's not pretty, but I really fastened every tuck twice and thrice. Then the cloak... oh boy, that nearly broke me. But I sewed it in around the back half of the neck opening so that it came out in the centers of my shoulders, and from there in a 90 degree-angle down the back. It ran out in that L shape you can see up there, not so much because I intended it but because I didn't have the best control over the cartridge-pleated outer part of the cloak.

And after I sent around the poll... I just went and did the opposite of its result ^^' I did end up putting the fancy golden trim around the capelet instead of the hood bc 1st, people I asked live said it'd look better there, and 2nd @kittycatalex made a pretty good point for sensory issues. And it looks so nice. Look at this big hood. I can play such a shady figure in this. The whole cloak is a bit top-heavy because the hood is bigger than the capelet, and the cloak doesn't have any lining, but that only means that the back can dramatically go whoooosh when I move. And when I don't move - behold that drape! So worth the bother!

[dancermk]

I’m a little disappointed to see so much discourse, fandom competitiveness, and plain arguing going around at the moment in regards to queer film/TV. People complaining about too much sex, not enough sex, too cheesy, made for the hets, too happy, too sad, too realistic, too unrealistic, and a million other petty issues. I, for one, am a queer person in my 50s and I grew up with practically zero representation! Yes, we want to continue onwards and upwards with quality and varied shows BUT let’s be HAPPY we now have representation! Like, actual shows where the central characters are queer, not just a side character who gets f*cking murdered! There is room for all different types of representation - so enjoy the types you like, and let others enjoy what they like.

And on a side note: progress is progress and film/tv is a business that has to turn a profit! If some queer content is made to appeal to the straight community, and will also act as a means of reducing homophobia and increasing understanding, then that’s a good thing. That means in the future more and more content will include queer stories and representation. If only 10% (ish) of the population is the maximum target audience then shows won’t keep getting made!

There is a huge backlash all over the world right now - a “push back” by conservatives and religious groups that want to wind back the clock, and specifically the last decade of advances.

So stick together queers and LGBTQIA+ allies.

I’m super happy knowing I don’t have to wait years between content anymore. And I’ve loved all different types of shows over the last 5 years, for lots of different reasons!

Interview with the Vampire - is giving me the toxic, passionate gothic love affair I’ve always wanted. And addressing interracial relationships.

Heartstopper - is filling me up with pure joy and hopefulness for the future.

Shameless - gave me Ian and Mickey - unique, anti stereotypical gays with a tragic yet ultimately beautiful love story spanning 11 years

Lone Star 911 - is giving me TK and Carlos whose sexuality barely factors into the storyline! Yay!

Looking - gave me an authentic queer experience and an intoxicating love triangle.

Red, white and Royal Blue - gave me a sweet, cute romcom that allowed reality to be sidelined. Fun escapism!

Young Royals - had me captivated by first love and intense angst.

Fire Island - an underrated romcom that made me laugh so hard I cried.

Sex education - shoved the realities of sex in our faces and provided me with laughter and drama and a range of queer identities.

Gentlemen Jack -gave me historical lesbians with spectacular wit, and feminine power.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg- because there’s SO SO SO many more shows I could mention! Don’t at me because I didn’t mention YOUR favourite. This is my point! There is SO much great content it would take all day for me to include everything. This is just a sample - and that’s f*cking brilliant!!

So maybe we could all start posting/tweeting etc about what WE DO LIKE / LOVE / MAKES US FEEL LOVED AND SEEN and put down the device if we’ve got nothing nice to say.

Sending everyone a love filled week! 💜

[indigosfindings]

can you elaborate more on the joyful/optimistic art vs cynical/sad art thing?

(re: this post)

sure, sorry in advance if this is messy.

the gist is that there's a slew of micro-discourses whose common thread is the inherent or automatic superiority of art and stories that are optimistic and centre 'joy', 'love', and other positive emotions over those that don't.

it manifests a million different ways: "x series is bad because it's pessimistic/cynical/dark", "x story is bad because it depicts SA/incest/abuse*", "horror is really about love/family", "love is a unilaterally healing and moral force", "dark/negative art is universally less authentic/earnest", "sad/disturbing art is easy to make while positive art is difficult," etc. (also seems to correlate w the internet's general attitude toward criticism--that even mild negative feedback toward any art is in essence insulting its author & audience)

one of the factors imo is that a lot of people are unwilling to interrogate their reactions to something. like the process is "i see disturbing art -> i feel disturbed -> 'disturbed' is a negative emotion -> this art has done something negative to me -> this art is bad" and then never question it further

as for why i feel frustrated: hmm where to start. it's an extremely flat heuristic that diminishes alll art with any aims other than to please or to be Fun. it denies that "to disturb", "to frighten", "to disquiet", "to sadden", "to critique", etc are worthwhile endeavours in art. it also just betrays a narrow view of what has the capacity to be Fun for someone! i'm especially frustrated because horror always gets the brunt of it. there's a sort of longstanding anxiety about the "value" of horror, about horror needing to "prove its worth", and i think a lot of people's answer to that is to say "it's not actually about Scary, it's about Happy :)"

one of the really popular takes that i still see today is "if you're writing a fantasy story where anything can happen, why incorporate homophobia, misogyny, etc?" and, i mean, it's a pretty straightforward answer--because those things exist in real life, and by incorporating them into a story you can reflect, comment on, and explore real issues that are pertinent to the audience! likewise re "love is virtuous and healing," it's just a simple fact that love is morally neutral. people do HORRIBLE things for love all the time. i used to be more idealistic about this, but now i honestly cant stand the idea that a saccharine, childlike stance on love is by default a better one

(there's a huge comparison to be made here with the reactionary pushback against modern art btw)

it also ties into a broader schema--"toxic positivity" is a popular line, but we can aim higher: there's a sort of cultural mandate toward positivity, where saying "x is bad" is worse than x being bad. think right and send thoughts and prayers. capitalism loves the idea of each person fending for themselves--you have the whole concept of "wellness" and "mindfulness", ie Positive Thinking as a vector for mental health (the corollary being that a person who is unwell is a person who is Not Trying Hard Enough To Be Positive), whereby to read a situation cynically (or pragmatically!) is the worst thing you can do. and well, by the same token, when we have a whole cavalcade of employers who LOVE seminars and videos about How To Manage Your Stress (and zero interest in inspecting what it is that makes employees excessively stressed to begin with!), im sure you can imagine why someone could get exhausted of positivity.

as i said in the previous post, the most insane part is the particular framing of this atittude as somehow counterculture, controversial, or against the grain. y'know, when we're discussing chipper upbeat art about how everything is good vs art that's grim, violent, negative, pessimistic--which of these is most likely, historically and today, to be censored, to be banned, or to arouse controversy?

*(obviously there are depictions of SA and other sensitive subjects that are callous, sexist, etc! but there are also plenty that are trenchant, edifying, powerful, evocative, etc!)

[grandhotelabyss]

And now Terry Eagleton weighs in on Amis with the obituary as hatchet job, letting slip with remarkable explicitness, almost coarseness, what radicals sometimes prefer to cloak under "smash the fash" moralism: that, all things being equal, they prefer a reactionary or a fascist to a liberal, and for two reasons: first, they think liberals are secret fascists anyway, at least after being mugged, and so an avowed fascist is more honest; and, second, they credit reactionaries and fascists with worldviews as articulated and englobalizing as the radicals' own, whereas the liberal is merely a naive empiricist without a thought in his head, more literally reactionary than the reactionary (who has at least read Aquinas or Heidegger or somebody and has therefore thought everything through) because all he can do is react. Therefore, say Eagleton, ultra-right-wing literary modernists are to be preferred to their liberal literary heirs.

What saves Eagleton here is how very well this applies to the particular cohort he's discussing, typified by the "'no bullshit' bullshit" (in Stefan Collini's words) Hitchens ended up adopting from Orwell. There is a streak in the Anglo character—and the Anglo-by-adoption character, as witness Rushdie—of a bluff and constitutionally anti-intellectual empiricism that strands the English novelist, when he turns pundit, in the very clichés he wished to war against. Already in the 19th century Mill and Arnold tried to wed English liberalism to Continental idealism precisely to relieve this intellectual enervation. To that extent, Eagleton's Marxist (and Catholic and Irish) critique may be defended.

It should also, however, be answered with counter-evidence. I don't mean to startle some of my younger and more enthusiastic followers, but we have historical reasons to be wary of actively pursuing a situation where radical fights reactionary in a zero-sum contest as the bottom drops out of society. Leaving that aside, literary liberalism, in the broadest sense, also encompasses fuller visions than Eagleton credits, even among the modernists, such as the mysticisms of Woolf and Forster. The politics to which he reduces Conrad, Lawrence, Yeats, and Eliot do not exhaust the whole of their sensibilities, either. As for American literature, which Amis revered, Eagleton's critique applies not at all—even the broad-minded Mill thought Emerson a madman. And why not mention the highest high modernist of them all?—I mean Joyce.

It's true that translating the dense and almost second-sighted perceptiveness Amis worshipped in Bellow and Nabokov into a political program can go wrong in all sorts of ways since it has no syllogistic hedge against ethical error—but then it's not like the far left never slaughtered anybody either, a point underlined by Hitchens's conviction that in supporting the Iraq War he'd kept faith with the tradition of Marxist revolution. The moral high ground Eagleton thinks he's standing on doesn't exist.

At its best, Amis's literary aestheticism is an ethic, is even an authentic spiritual practice, a higher way of seeing, if one perilous to translate directly into an elaborated ethical, still less a political, system. Eagleton identifies real 20th-century problems, but only offers long-played-out 20th-century solutions.

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The complicated college application process can be very overwhelming for most students. Due to the simplified process of applying compared to the past, more students are applying to a lot more schools. As schools are being bombarded with so many applications, oftentimes with so many similar stats, it's hard for students to stand out. And oftentimes the reasons that particular applicants stand out in comparison to others is not only unclear but also unfair. In fact, in the past, many colleges have had a history of admitting students for reasons completely irrelevant to conventional admissions criteria. College admissions are a zero-sum game, and any advantage to some students is ultimately a disadvantage to others. The complex systems employed by admissions officers when differentiating applicants ultimately force applicants to embellish their application.

Colleges used to require photos of applicants on their application which opens the opportunity for biases and prejudices. The historical precedent of prejudiced admissions decisions and the shift from admissions officers favoring academic merits to legacy and athletics instead. Malcolm Gladwell noted “Admissions directors aren’t looking for the most exceptional applicants. They’re looking for those who meet their needs in the most exceptional way” (Getting In). Particularly, admissions directors are looking for a biased set of criteria in students that typically favor certain advantages such as students from affluent backgrounds, allowing them to have a better shot at getting into a better college. Students with more affluent backgrounds are often exposed to more extracurricular opportunities, such as sports and clubs, as well as generally more resources. Other advantages such as better tutors, better sports coaches, better sports teams, and better internship opportunities also equip wealthier students for college applications. 

The entire college application process puts pressure on students to fabricate identities and ideals that align with the schools and often pushes students to create an exaggerated version of themselves in their applications, especially in personal essays. Many students feel like they need to draft a "perfect" image to impress admissions officers, rather than simply showing who they are. This pressure comes from colleges receiving so many applications that it’s hard for students to stand out based on grades and test scores alone. Now application essays are pretty much rendered useless given the fact that the majority if not all of them are exaggerated to some extent. This also creates a disparity between students with more affluent backgrounds and students who aren’t because oftentimes better-off students can afford tutors that can help them polish up their essays or even write them themselves, which disadvantages students without those resources such as lower-income students. Paul Rudnick humorously writes “I’m my own person, a special individual, unlike anyone else in the world, which is why I hired my SAT coach, essay coach, and, of course, my personal chef,” criticizing the ample external help that students from affluent backgrounds can receive, (College Application Essay).

Students from marginalized backgrounds or minorities have to commodify their identity to fit into a narrow definition of diversity according to a certain college. Students now need to use their identity in college application essays to show a certain theme that aligns with the school’s values. Now that diversity is simply another facet of the student’s application rather than an authentic representation of the applicant, even mentioning your “diversity” is futile if it doesn’t exactly align with the school’s values. However, this only seems to apply to less wealthy minority students. Ana Kirkland explains, “Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are often asked to present themselves as symbols of diversity, while more privileged applicants can focus on crafting a compelling personal narrative without the same burden,” (How Do I Bring Diversity? Race and Class in the College Admissions Essay). Essentially, while minority students feel the need to stress their backgrounds to stand out, wealthier students only need to focus on polishing their essays.

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Event management in Jaipur encapsulates the essence of Rajasthan's hospitality and grandeur. Each event here is meticulously planned to reflect the city's royal charm while catering to modern preferences. From conceptualization to execution, event planners in Jaipur weave together a tapestry of tradition and sophistication.

Cultural Fusion in Event Themes

One of the standout features of event management in Jaipur is its ability to seamlessly blend cultural elements into event themes. Whether it's a traditional Rajasthani wedding or a themed corporate gala, every detail – from decor to cuisine – celebrates the city's rich cultural heritage.

Venues That Speak History

Jaipur boasts venues that are more than mere spaces; they are living testaments to history. From palatial havelis to grand forts-turned-hotels, each venue offers a unique backdrop that enhances the event experience. These venues not only provide a majestic setting but also inspire awe and admiration among guests.

 Expertise in Destination Weddings

Destination weddings in Jaipur are a class apart. Event planners leverage their local knowledge to create unforgettable experiences for couples and guests alike. Whether it's organizing rituals at historic palaces or arranging traditional folk performances, every aspect is curated to perfection.

Tailored Corporate Events

Jaipur isn't just for weddings; it's also a preferred destination for corporate events. Event management companies in Jaipur cater to the specific needs of businesses, offering venues equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and organizing team-building activities that incorporate Rajasthani culture.

 Collaborative Approach

Successful event management in Jaipur thrives on collaboration. Planners work closely with local artisans, decorators, and performers to infuse authenticity and creativity into every event. This collaborative spirit ensures that each event is not only well-executed but also a true reflection of Jaipur's spirit.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, event management in Jaipur stands out for its ability to blend tradition with modernity, creating memorable experiences that linger long after the event concludes. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or a special celebration, Jaipur offers a unique canvas where dreams are turned into reality. Explore the city's vibrant offerings and let its event management professionals weave magic into your next occasion.

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[turksandciacos]

Exploring Turks and Caicos: Golf Cart Rental on Grand Turk Island

Introduction

When exploring the stunning beauty of the Turks and Caicos Islands, there's no better way to navigate the picturesque landscapes of Grand Turk Island than by renting a golf cart. With crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches, and a laid-back atmosphere, Grand Turk Island is a paradise waiting to be discovered. In this article, we'll delve into the world of golf cart rental on Grand Turk Island, providing valuable insights and practical tips for an unforgettable adventure.

Why Choose a Golf Cart Rental?

Before we dive into the details, let's talk about why renting a golf cart is the ideal choice for exploring Grand Turk Island. Here are some compelling reasons:

Scenic Exploration: Grand Turk Island is a relatively small, picturesque destination. A golf cart allows you to explore every nook and cranny leisurely, taking in the stunning views and stopping wherever your heart desires.

Eco-Friendly: Golf carts are eco-friendly, producing zero emissions. Exploring the island sustainably preserves its natural beauty and reduces your carbon footprint.

Convenience: Golf carts are easy to drive, making them suitable for travelers of all ages. You don't need a special license, and parking is a breeze, especially in the island's more remote areas.

Local Experience: Driving a golf cart immerses you in the local culture. You'll be free to discover hidden gems, interact with friendly locals, and savor authentic cuisine.

Where to Rent a Golf Cart

Now that you're convinced of the benefits of a golf cart rental let's explore where you can secure one on Grand Turk Island. A reputable option is Turks and Caicos Golf Carts, which offers a range of well-maintained carts to suit your needs. Their location-based expertise ensures you get the best advice on which coach to choose, depending on your planned route and group size.

What to Explore

With your golf cart ready, it's time to hit the road and discover the island's treasures:

Beach

Start your journey at Governor's Beach, known for its powdery white sands and turquoise waters. It's a prime spot for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. Your golf cart will provide convenient transportation and parking.

Historic Cockburn Town

Navigate to Cockburn Town, the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Explore historic landmarks such as the Lighthouse, Turks and Caicos National Museum, and St. Thomas Anglican Church.

Bohio Dive Resort

For those seeking adventure, make your way to the Bohio Dive Resort. This area offers excellent diving opportunities, and you can arrange snorkeling or scuba excursions right at the resort.

Pillory Beach

Pillory Beach is another must-visit destination. Enjoy a relaxing day on the beach and indulge in local seafood dishes at nearby restaurants.

Salt Salinas

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Salt Salinas, where you can learn about the island's history of salt production. The pink salt ponds are a unique sight, and your golf cart will make it easy to access this area.

Tips for a Memorable Experience

To ensure your golf cart adventure on Grand Turk Island is unforgettable, consider these tips:

Plan Ahead: Plan your route and attractions you want to visit in advance.

Respect the Environment: Always follow local environmental regulations, especially when visiting protected areas.

Safety First: Observe traffic rules, wear seatbelts if available, and drive reasonably.

Sun Protection: Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun.

Local Etiquette: Be respectful of the local culture and customs. A friendly attitude goes a long way.

Return on Time: Most rental services have specific return times, so adhere to them.

Conclusion

Exploring Grand Turk Island with a golf cart rental is an adventure you won't want to miss. It offers the perfect blend of convenience, sustainability, and immersion in the local culture. As you embark on your journey, remember to respect the environment and the island's rich heritage. You'll uncover the hidden gems and natural wonders that make Grand Turk Island a Caribbean paradise with your golf cart as your trusty steed.

[ailtrahq]

The Sui Network aims to simplify web3 access, enabling user registrations on its apps without managing an external crypto wallet or seed phrase. In a press release dated Sept. 13, the Sui Foundation revealed that users can now access decentralized applications (dApps) using their Google, Facebook, and Twitch login credentials, facilitated by the newly introduced zkLogin (Zero Knowledge login) feature. This latest move is expected to allow users to navigate the web3 space with the same familiarity as other online platforms, bypassing the complexities of managing web3 wallets. “By enabling users to access dApps with the social logins they have grown comfortable using, zkLogin removes a major hurdle for bringing the benefits of blockchain-based applications to billions of mainstream users.” Greg Siourounis, managing director of the Sui Foundation. The blockchain sector has historically faced challenges in user onboarding, with many individuals finding the process cumbersome and complex. These issues range from the necessity to sign transactions and maintain seed phrases to providing extensive, often confusing information to utilize certain dApps. Adeniyi Abiodun, the co-founder and CPO of Mysten Labs, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the frustration many face when attempting to navigate the installation of web3 wallets and managing seed phrases. The Sui Foundation emphasizes that the zkLogin feature does not compromise security while offering privacy and ownership preservation features inherent to blockchain-based applications. The underlying technology, known as zero-knowledge proof, enables one entity to verify the authenticity of a statement without disclosing any information beyond verifying the statement’s truth. The latest development comes as the Sui token [SUI] prepares for a significant unlocking event that might influence its market valuation. According to Token Unlocks, a substantial SUI token unlock scheduled for October could potentially influence the token’s market behavior, with over 1.9 million tokens valued at over $800,000 to be released. Recent data from DefiLlama highlighted a surge in trading activity within the Sui network. The trading volume has seen a noticeable increase, with the current figures at roughly $3.03 million, nearly doubling from $1.57 million recorded on Sept. 8. At the time of reporting, the SUI token was trading at around $0.438, marking a 0.46% increase in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. SUI/USD 24 hr price chart | Source: CoinMarketCap Source

[delvenservices]

Construction Equipment Market Research Analysis

Construction Equipment Market, by Type (Excavator-Crawler & Mini, Loader-Backhoe, Skid-steer, Wheel, Dozer, Dump Truck), Electric Equipment, Propulsion, Power Output, Application, Rental, Aftertreatment Device and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa and South America)

The global Construction Equipment market size is projected to reach USD 250.8 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 3.9% from USD 208.4 billion in 2021 during the forecast period 2021-2028.

There is various construction equipment which are used for construction some of them include Dragline excavator, bulldozer, graders, wheel tractor scraper. The type and the equipment used during the construction vary as per the project like the construction of railway track will deploy different equipment than the ones used in building houses. Depending on the purpose and use the equipment are classified as earth moving equipment, construction vehicle, material handling equipment.

Due to the recent surge in investments in the sector along with OEM centric connected features are some of the factors that have supported long-term expansion for Construction Equipment Market.

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing widespread concern and economic hardship for consumers, businesses, and communities across the globe and has also greatly affected construction equipment market as different countries went under nationwide lockdown across the globe. All the construction activities were stopped, however now with the resumption of construction activities the sector has started to see positive growth.

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Regional Analysis

North America is expected to be the largest market during the forecast period. The construction industry in us is all set to be back on track with the low interest rate loan for buying construction equipment have led to growth in the construction equipment in the region.

Key players

Caterpillar Inc.

Sany Heavy Industries

Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG)

Komatsu Ltd.

Zoomlion

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In August 2019, Nine new Cat D3 Series Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models release was announced by Caterpillar. These new models were designed so as to ensure improved operator experience, comfort and track loader stability.

In April 2019, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) launched a commercial zero-emission electric compact excavator and wheel loader which was the first in the series by the company. The machines from the electric range by the company had branded compact excavators and compact wheel loader also delivered better efficiency and lowered sound emission.

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Construction Equipment Market is segmented into equipment type, electric construction equipment by equipment type, equipment category, application, construction equipment rental market by application, emission regulation stage by after treatment device, propulsion type, power output, engine capacity and geography.

On the basis of Equipment Type

Articulated Dump Truck

Asphalt Finisher

Backhoe Loader

Crawler Dozer

Crawler Excavator

Crawler Loader

Mini Excavator

Motor Grader

Motor Scraper

Rigid Dump Truck

Road Roller

Rough Terrain Lift Truck (RTLT) Masted

Rough Terrain Lift Truck (RTLT) Telescopic

Skid-Steer Loader

Wheeled Excavator

Wheeled Loader <80 HP

Wheeled Loader >80 HP

Compactor

Pick and Carry Crane

On the basis of Equipment Category

Dump Truck

Loader

Dozer

Excavator

Motor Grader

On the basis of Equipment Category

Earthmoving Equipment

Material Handling Equipment

Heavy Construction Vehicle

Other Equipment

On the basis of Region

Asia Pacific

North America

Europe

South America

Middle East & Africa

On the basis of Application

Commercial

Residential

Infrastructure

On the basis of Power Output

<100 HP

101–200 HP

201–400 HP

>400 HP

On the basis of Engine capacity

<5L

5L-10L

>10L

On the basis of Emission Regulation

Stage II

Stage III

Stage IIIA

Stage IV

Stage V

Stage VI

Tier 4

Tier 5

On the basis of Aftertreatment Device

Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)

On the basis of Propulsion type

Diesel

CNG/LNG/RNG

On the basis of Application Type

Commercial

Residential

Infrastructure

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#HARPERSMOVIECOLLECTION

2023

I re-watched Subspecies (1991)

Since the 5th film in this low budget b-movie franchise is out now, I figured I'd go back and rewatch the original.

College girls in Transylvania become the prey of a ghoulish vampire.

Horror franchises are probably the most well known horror out there. Everyone knows Freddy and Jason and Michael Myers and The Evil Dead series and Scream and Aliens and etc... But, there are franchises that no one other than deep dive horror nerds have seen. Director Ted Nicolaou's Subspecies series of films is a prime example of this.

Made through Producer/Director Charles Band's Full Moon Features, The Subspecies franchise is probably one of the better things to come out of Full Moon's library. They're the production company behind the Puppet Master series and several other cheap horror flicks.

The subspecies series isn't anything special necessarily. It's cheap, it has terrible music, it can be a touch leaden at times and in general they are crappy but watchable horror movies. They are however no worse than most other horror franchises. And what they also have in common with other franchises is an iconic villain.

The Vampire Radu is a long fingered, blood spitting, raspy voiced freak who is instantly memorable. The actor Anders Hove has played the character in each film and, along with the makeup, he has the looks and voice to be effectively creepy.

This first film in the series is pretty alright for what it is. If you like mid 1980's and early 1990's B-horror, it'll fit easily into a movie night. And, if you consider yourself a horror nerd completionist, you should probably look into the full series.

It's not a very pretty looking movie. Cinematography isn't great, no amazing shots or lighting choices made. The use of actual historic castle and structure locations is pretty helpful to keep things authentic. The acting is a mixed bag, being sub par to good enough. Like I said earlier the musical score is Casio nonsense and terrible. The film isn't really well structured, because you see the monster almost immediately, so from moment one all surprise is out the window. Like, they make zero effort to hide him in shadow or build up to him. He's definitely too well lit for many scenes and it's a mistake.

Despite the many problems, it's still very watchable and enjoyable. Scary? No, but the bad guy looks cool and that's sort of worth it.

There are a few laughable moments, but nothing that makes it rise to so bad it's good. It's more just acceptably bad and it's definitely a series I'd like to see get a higher budget reboot. It takes itself a lot more serious than most Full Moon produced movies I've seen and if you took the minor lore that's already in place you could expand upon it.

Overall, Subspecies is a very flawed b-movie that walks the line of being a memorable franchise. Maybe I only like it because I so badly want it to be better than it is.

As a horror nerd, I see the potential in this one.

[system-of-a-feather]

Firstly, I really love how you discuss this topic. As someone who used to (not as much these days just due to life being busy and DID being a lower interest of mine atm) read a decent amount of childhood trauma and dissociation literature for fun, this has honestly been my stance with the whole false memory / fictitious DID talks and all. I know the community at large scoffs and dislikes people bringing it up cause - as a community - we have a lot of collective historical trauma from how DID has been handled with complete invalidation that has previously been used to cover up actual abuse PLUS a lot of people with DID are prone to self doubt and thinking they are faking

But from a clinical perspective and taking a perspective of someone not in the community, there is a non-negligible sociocognitive impact that plays on both people with DID and those without it and I really personally think its incorrect to assume that people are either 100% fictious and faking DID or 100% real and authentic because I do think a large number of people who have DID and participated in online DID communities do feel some sort of pressure to appear in a certain way and conform and emulate what they see others presenting as; whether that be for their own sense of being able to look to another and say "oh I have the same thing as them so they can give me structure to navigating this chaos" or if it is to seek comfort, community, or validation in their experiences - I have noticed this dynamic a lot

It's a large reason why I personally put a strong emphasis on how I curate and engage with people with DID as part of my 1) recovery journey and 2) my means of engaging with the DID community in a healthy and productive way. It's also a large reason why I don't really participate in system servers and why I tend to try to hold myself to a personal high standard in regards to what sort of things I put out on this blog as I feel - intentionally or not, overtly or not - the way I present things to people on the other end of screens may impact them in these sorts of ways.

I do feel a lot of the DID community isn't really the most ready to have that conversation and bring that nuance though, so I haven't really said much on it until now.

((Disclaimer: Also admittedly I may have missed something in your original post because I'm lowkey coming down from Overload and am using the computer to lower it, so my reading comprehension may be a bit shot without me noticing))

ALSO, on a second topic, I also do want to just share in solidarity to having false trauma memories and that being okay.

It's largely different for me than how it seems to have been for you, but the opening to your post had me thinking about it. For me, I was raised my entire minor-hood life molded and controlled by my oldest sister and because of the way It All Happened With Her, somehow we ended up in a situation where almost anything she said would be taken as fact with zero questioning (which led to hindsight hilarious things like us being fully convinced we have 2D vision, see extra colors, and have chronic migraines when we don't and never did, but we genuinely believed it)

But most importantly, she told us our early childhood and told us what our parents were like and what they were doing both after abusive episodes and during them. And that let her entirely color experiences by just having the full ability to write the narrative. So I grew up fully believing and fully interpretting a lot of my life events - some genuinely traumatic, others mostly mundane and harmless - as a chronic hellscape, because everything with my parents were given a horrendous narrative.

It's been years of therapy and trauma processing, but I can almost certainly say at least HALF of those, our parents weren't doing anything harmful if you removed the narrative that I was fed and blindly believed. That said, a lot of our more heavy trauma holding parts still remember and live stuck in the awareness we had as a child which was entirely molded by the narrative we were provided.

The things they remember are "real" in the sense they DID happen but extremely false in the sense that they were never EVER even a quarter as bad as I was fed. But in the moment, I fully experienced and understood those moments of mundane and harmless actions by our parents as horrific trauma.

That isn't to say our parents weren't physically abusive, emotionally abusive, neglectful, and all that. They were, we have a number of experiences we know were true and that were those. We had DID before our sister got our claws too far in I'm certain, but the intensity and extent to how horrible we thought our parents were was largely externally crafted.

And of course there is all the stuff our sister did that was horrible and all, but that's not a story for today anyways.

Point is, same hat with those "memories of horrible trauma that objectively was very likely not accurate".

I think its a really complex and underspoken about thing so thanks for starting the conversation on it.

I've tried to write about this a couple times now academically, then in a funny jokey way, but the problem is I'm trying to rationalise a personal topic to justify it and make it more general but honestly it keeps ending up being fakeclaimy, perhaps in a way that deflects from me so fuck it, here goes.

My trauma memories are wrong. And that's okay.

With all the talk about the false memory syndrome and the sociocognitive model I find myself in an interesting position where I wholeheartedly disagree with the False Memory Syndrome proponents attempts to discredit DID as a diagnosis whilst having false memories very much be a part of my diagnosis, with sociocognitive elements influencing both my false trauma memories and my presentation of DID (not it's cause, just how it manifested at times).

And the key issue is metacognition and world beliefs, a growing area of research in the trauma and dissociation field. It basically goes that humans are incredibly narrative in nature. Our memories aren't factual, they're stories we tell ourselves filled with meaning and metaphor and allegory. It's why we love stories so much, whether it's fiction or juicy gossip, interacting with others interpretation of events and finding meaning in them helps us to interpret and assign meaning to our own lives and create rich, nuanced world beliefs. When something happens that is incompatible with our world beliefs and we are unable to assign meaning to to integrate it onto our subjective narrative, that's trauma.

Emotional support can help us to develop our metacognitive abilities and integrate traumatic events but things like disorganised attachment environments really fuck up this ability from a very young age and the creation of alters in CDDs can be viewed as attempts by the brain to protect those very early world beliefs (I rely on my caregivers for survival), by creating new characters in the story who can hold simultaneous contradictory world beliefs.

The problem is when traumatic shit happens young enough, memory just doesn't record properly. The emotional feelings of helplessness and threat to life or exposure and violation might be preserved, but the "factual" record can be lost forever. And once you start chronically dissociating it fucks with your regular every day ability to record and store non traumatic memories, even if by this point a traumatic memory can be "factually" and emotionally preserved whilst also being buried.

So when I look back on my childhood, and I have all these emotional flashbacks from very early childhood and these core beliefs that point to a really shitty life as a baby that I don't have actually memory of, and entire oceans of no memory, and also traumas that happened to me later in life that I do remember even if I've only recently admitted to myself are traumatic, AND a brain that likes to make up alternative subjective narratives through alter formation, AND a desperation to make sense of my life during a very confusing period (system discovery), yeah...my brain made up traumas that didn't happen to me.

When I was reading The Body Keeps the Score because I was dealing with a bunch of somatoform symptoms the early chapters talk a LOT about the prevalence of CSA by family members, and it was honestly kinda invalidating, because as far as I was aware that didn't happen to me so why was I so fucked up? It led to me imagining scenarios of trauma that might have happened to me until something latched on to an unprocessed emotional flashback. It became entangled with that flashback and, in a way, integrated itself into my subjective narrative. It gave meaning to my story, a distressing story, but a story that made sense. The only problem with that is, it doesn't actually make sense. It just isn't compatible with the other versions of my narrative that are contained throughout the rest of the system. I haven't processed and integrated the real trauma, I've just attempted to create a narrative that could serve me in that moment, it was reassuring, it provided a security in the meaning it gave me, but it's only a temporary substitute for real integration of the stuff that's still buried or inaccessible to me.

Maybe I was a victim of CSA, it's definitely possible, but that memory I've "had" just.. Isn't it. And despite community sentiments to believe trauma I would be harming myself to cling onto those memories instead of confronting the true traumatic events through therapy when I'm actually ready to face them. I would be deflecting because believing something I know deep down isn't true is safer than acknowledging what really happened, even if the fake memory is worse than what really happened.

I understand why papers on fictitious DID are concerned with patients freely offering up their trauma when previously DID patients would take years to open up enough to share it. When you get those confession stories of people faking DID there are these repeated elements that come up time and time again. They made up trauma that they freely shared to appear more valid, and despite no longer faking they still sometimes hear their alters. And I think what's happening in these cases isn't actually necessarily that they're faking DID, although obviously you can misdiagnose yourself, but quite possibly community exposure is reinforcing a sociocognitive presentation of DID. One where trauma is this thing that you MUST know about, where alters have deep backstories and a rich biography. This outward protection may very well be a reflection of a deeper but hidden inner experience that seeks to deflect the outside world with a decoy narrative.

This sucks, because from a clinician's perspective whether they affirm it or scrutinise it, if the patient refuses to let go of the decoy to reveal what's underneath therapy work is largely fruitless. Sar and Ozturk seem to be the only practitioner's to have correctly highlighted this in Functional Dissociation of the Self. They recognise the uncanny ability of the Dissociative system to deflect and divert therapy work through substitute beliefs and multiple realities and highlight the value of cutting through all that to get to the hidden psychological self that's able to create the cohesive integrated narrative that allows the system to truly recover.

So I have to ask myself, is the "version" of DID I believe I have and present to others an accurate depiction of what's going on? Or is it a convenient substitution of self that I use to deflect from what's really going on? How is the community influencing this presentation and my need to cling onto it to fit in? And is my participation in the online system community harming me in the long run because it helps reinforce my substitute beliefs about myself to fit in with them without putting in the real work to really understand myself?

I'm mostly making this as a self call out post for accountability, because I think I need to step away. If I keep posting them I've failed because honestly I feel kinda lost without it and that's scary. Hopefully, this will be the last y'all hear from me in a while so I wish y'all well. Or I'll see you tomorrow

[love-bookrelease]

Discovery of Bharat Through Hindustan and British India  by Tribhuwan Nath Singh

About the author

Singh T N (db.1939), a researcher of repute with PhD Degree of ISM, Dhanbad and Banaras Hindu University has over 36 years’ experience of research in mining different streams of the earth science. He has actively participated in several collaborative research with the University of New Castle Upon Tyne , UK, SIU Carbondale ( USA) and Pswetmet Prime Export , USSR. He has authored 5 technical books , edited proceedings of three International Conferences, and published over 200 technical papers in national and international journals .His contribution has been acknowledged by the Government of India - Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Home Affairs by laurels and awards . He is a recipient of the DD Thakkar Gold Medal of the MGMI, and Mine Design Award of the Institution of Engineers ( India). With the background of scientific research for the whole life , he has ventured to discover the authenticity of the ancient Bharatiya texts on Social Science, Philosophy, Dharma, and historicity of Ramayan and Mahabharat epics. Perusal of references available with information explosion and latest archeological findings, proves the urbanization in Bharat the oldest ( 20,000 years old) , Manusmriti ; the first thesis on social science over 10000 years old and Ved and Upanishad with reference of Zero Special with attributes of Brahma nearly 5000 years ago which is the latest craze of scientific research as God Particle of today. Concluding after the personal observation of the world War sites, the camps of the Jews genocide, and nuclear disaster in Japan, the need of Gandhian path of spirituality – Satyagrah is presented for peace in blood thirsty globe of today.

About the book 

The book is a synthesis of the ancient Bharatiya texts, with the latest scientific findings for their authenticity, historicity, and relevance to the modern perspective. The ancient Bharatiya texts were burnt by external invaders, and the retrieved texts were misinterpreted as mythological gossips in the English versions . Bharat was said to be in the “Dark Age” before the entry of the Britishers. The book in 14 chapters clarifies the misgivings and proves the Bharatiya civilization over 20,000 years old on the basis of modern research references, and latest archaeological findings. Computer simulation of celestial configuration proves Ramayan 7000years old historical account of Ram and Mahabharat over 5000 years old historical event . In the background of largescale bloodshed and global warming despite all efforts of the UNO, a need of Spiritual Weapon - Truth and Nonviolence promoted by Mahatma Gandhi as Satyagrah has been projected to save the humanityfrom the zooming Dooms. Day in “ Discovery of Bharat through Hindustan and British India”.

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[eolewyn1010]

Amateur sewing - arm cuffs

A little something that is not at all historically accurate, but I’m gonna wear it as a part of my medieval-ish costume anyway because I like the result. Perhaps if I were playing a falconer or something, I could get away with it, but truth be told, I just wanted to pretty up my shirt.

The general shape is that trapezoid (because arms are tapering), and I tried to match the lengths of both sides to each other by cutting the lower seam into a bit of a curve toward the longer egde. Emphasis on tried. Oh, well. Hemming it is.

Next up, eyelets. Which was no fun at all because, as usual, I’m working with very thin fabric and thus layered it double. And after torturing the poor fabric with an awl, I realized the holes weren’t big enough and took scissors to them anyway. That’s not good form.

For two cuffs, I’ve seamed all of 28 of these eyelets. They’re not pretty, per se, but it was a good opportunity for practice.

Cord laced through, and that’s how the thingie is worn. It’s a simple little thing, but...

...I quite enjoy the look with the rest of the costume, also because the cord is the same as that in my vest thing.