#passenger advisories

[townpostin]

Train Services to Be Disrupted in Bilaspur Division Amid Rail Work

Santragachi-Jabalpur Express and its return route will be cancelled in early September. Train operations in the Bilaspur Division of South East Central Railway will experience disruptions due to ongoing developmental work. JAMSHEDPUR – The South East Central Railway has announced the cancellation of several train services due to ongoing infrastructure work in its Bilaspur Division. The 20828…

[mushroom-circles]

there is love in the world. truly

[teaandspite]

The Great Goodreads Diss List (Part 1)

Context: For many years now, I have been collecting funny lines from Goodreads reviews to share with my coworkers. (I do collection development, reader's advisory, and weeding at a public library, so I read a LOT of reviews)

Are some of these, perhaps, rather mean? Yes, but they are also very funny, and come from a place of honest frustration. In the tradition of Bargepole threads and lists everywhere, names and titles have been censored.

"First, I want to say that I understand how hard it is to write a book and how amazing it is when it is actually published. Congrats to the author for that accomplishment. That said--"

"Warning: This review will be lengthy due to pure hatred."

"I found myself feeling really, really annoyed with the world that this book is allowed to exist. We live in a universe where the passenger pigeon is extinct but this book goes along merrily being read by unsuspecting lovers of words and ideas and stories? It just seems like too much, you know?"

"Don't do it. Don't spring the cash for the hardcover. Instead, eat an entire bag of Twizzlers, spend some money you don't have at a high-end department store, look up on Facebook the shady college boyfriend that made you cry, research the current value of your home or 401K and then read all about how the big hedge fund managers are faring during the economic crisis. You'll feel about the same stomach pain if you waste your time reading this book."

"This wretched novel begins with the mugging of an old lady and it appears I may be in the process of repeating that loathsome crime as [author] was 78 when she wrote it. It is not nice to put the boot into such a poor defenseless old creature lying there with only a damehood, a Booker Prize and a few million quid. It’s a nasty job but somebody has to do it."

"I think this is the way dead people would write, if they could."

"I am considering setting up SPABB: Society for the Protection of Accurate Book Blurb. This blurb appears to have been written by someone from the publishers who met [the author] the night before, got very drunk, lost his notes and then constructed something in a fug of hangover the next morning."

"I congratulate [the author] on the early half of his book, which was thoroughly fun and made me laugh and think. I congratulate [the author] on the second half of his book, for finishing it. It reads like that was difficult."

"…a woman whose taste in contemporary literature has roughly the same batting average as a pitcher in the National League."

"The author is a pompous windbag."

"Recommends it for: No one. Recommended to me by: A friend who apparently wished to cause me great suffering."

"Makes me wonder: is it possible to obtain similes at a volume discount?"

"The repeated phrases made me want to mail a thesaurus to the author."

"I'm disappointed in myself for finishing this book."

"if the author described [character's] eyes as "obsidian" one more time I was tempted to write her and ask if her thesaurus broke."

"They say that an infinite number of monkeys with an infinite number of typewriters would, if given infinite time, eventually produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. [This book], on the other hand, would probably take the average monkey just under two hours."

"I can't imagine what the author had to do to get this nadir of Western literature printed on innocent trees, but he does seem to know a LOT about being well-connected in New York."

"This book is so bad it is almost worth reading just to make you appreciate the other books you are reading."

"Reads like it was written by a brilliant author, the night before it was due."

"raises interesting questions, like: can a book be so bad as to constitute an act of terrorism"

"has this author ever spoken to a human woman"

"This acorn has fallen so far from the tree that it can’t even see the forest."

"I’m guessing they are touted as ‘beach reads’ because no one will care if they get dropped into the ocean."

"This book begins with all the energy of a hand vacuum near the end of its battery life, and the pace doesn't quicken much from there."

"At least everybody’s eyes stayed the same color this time around.”

Part 2

Part 3

[forfucksakesniall]

"OTW"

Pairing: Lewis Hamilton x Reader

Summary: Lewis being a passenger princess and a menace

Word Count: 447

Trigger Warning/Content Advisory: MINORS DNI, Sexual content, Non-Con/Dub-Con, Intimate language, Potential distractions while driving, Power dynamics and control.

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Kinda part 2

You knew that Lewis wasn't fond of driving, which seemed strange for someone who was an F1 driver. In fact, you could describe him as more of a "Passenger Princess". 

He's just a baby girl whose only task was to look pretty while sitting in the passenger seat. Still, you decided to go on a road trip together. As you pulled up to his house, Lewis ordered us some coffee and a donut for me, a bag, and a playlist all prepared and ready to go.

You and Lewis were venturing on a two-hour drive to a mountain hike, as he couldn't find anyone else available to join him.

(It was a 2-hour drive to the mountains! Like why?? Of course, you were his girlfriend you were kind enough to join him)

However, during the journey, Lewis started becoming restless. He had spent half the time on Instagram reels and catching up on the latest Twitter gossip.

His hands began to wander, moving closer to you, and you couldn't help but notice. At first, they rested on his lap, tapping along to the rhythm of the songs playing. Then, gradually, his arm found its place in the middle compartment between the seats. 

Lewis wasn't known for being subtle. 

You glanced at him briefly, and he responded with a small smile. He was acting all innocent and quiet, but you weren't buying it. You wanted to figure out what he was up to.

Suddenly, you felt Lewis's fingers tracing your waist, playfully toying with the fabric of your shirt. 

"Hmm?" you uttered, giving him a questioning look. He remained silent, his hand now resting on your waist, giving a gentle squeeze. Startled, you unintentionally jerked the steering wheel.

"Keep your hand steady, sweetheart," he whispered in a deep voice, his eyes fixated on you.

His body is getting closer to you now. His face was now closer. You could feel his breath on your shoulder. He kisses your shoulder slowly, working his way down your arm. You feel his lips on your skin and it sends shivers down your spine. You try to focus on the road but it's hard to concentrate with his mouth moving over your arm. You can feel your heart beating faster with every kiss. He reaches for you and takes one of your hands from the steering wheel and holds it while caressing them softly.

You squirm at first, slightly taken aback by Lewis's handsy behavior. But after a moment, you lean your head back against the seat and let him kiss and caress you, savoring the feeling of his warm mouth on you.

In between soft and lingering kisses on your neck, Lewis whispers, "Do you want to stop and get somewhere more private?" His voice is husky and seductive, as his hand reaches up your leg and caresses your thigh.

[transit-fag]

The Surface Transportation Board has recommended the creation of a Passenger Rail Advisory Committee. It will act as an advisory board on passenger rail making recommendations to the STB, it will have 18 board members with 11 members from passenger rail groups, the states, labor unions or transit advocacy groups giving the majority of votes to pro transit voices no matter what.

[steddieficrec]

Another list. All rated Mature. Enjoy.

Devil (take my hand and we'll walk into the fire together) by Hbyrde

(1/1 I 533)

The new album had been months in the making, and the members of Corroded Coffin were committed to finding just the right concept for their cover art.

After the recent Senate hearings Eddie was almost certain the lyrics alone would earn them a ‘Parental Advisory: Explicit Content’ sticker, but the band was determined to really drive the point home.

Some artists were annoyed by it on principle, or the fact that they thought it would hurt their record sales. And Eddie was by no means a fan of censorship, but he intended to wear that sticker like a badge of honor.

If this didn’t send the pearl-clutching mothers of America rifling through their dresser drawers for their own rosary beads, nothing would.

scared to want you by steddieas_shegoes

(1/1 I 1,021)

“Are you gonna stop staring at him anytime soon?” Robin’s voice asked loudly in his ear.

“Probably not,” Steve admitted. “He’s wearing my sweater.”

He saw Robin’s head whip around to look back at Eddie. “Holy shit.”

“Yeah.”

(Un)Happy Endings by eyesofshinigami

(1/1 I 4,129)

"This bullshit right here is why Eddie doesn’t believe in happy endings. Fuck all those fairy tales and the people who believe in them. Princes don’t come, white knights don’t save the day, and people like Eddie don’t get to live out their dreams, do they? No, instead he gets to lie on the ground while Dustin watches him in his death throes. Like the kid needs another tally mark in the trauma column and it’s really fucking with Eddie that he’s going to be the one to add it there."

Or

Another take on Eddie's Not-Death and what comes after

and everything emptying into white by 02tilt

(1/1 I 4,996)

“Morning,” Eddie tells Steve.

“Good or bad?” echoes out of the shower, rising with the steam. (Steam that makes everything in here smell like Steve, every morning).

Steve’s voice tugs on either side of Eddie’s mouth— makes him smile, small and shy. Makes his heart flap its broken wings. “Good.”

“Great.”

(a day in 2002, where eddie gets back into the swing of things.)

a molecular rift you can't fix by cowlovely

(1/1 I 14,807)

The light covering of snow and frost has already washed most of the scenery in white and gray, which makes the figure clad in black at the edge of the road stand out all the more. Steve squints as he drives closer, slowing his car a little. The figure has one arm crossed against their chest and the other sticking outwards, their hand closed in a fist with the thumb pointed out to the side. As the clothes and the shape of the hair come into clearer view, Steve recognizes the hitchhiker immediately, stopping the car and reaching over the passenger seat to roll the window down.

“Munson?”

Not So Bad by outofmygourd

(9/9 I 43,409)

Vecna is dead. It's the summer after the party's freshman year. Steve Harrington spends it in the Family Video Store, and Eddie Munson is spending post-graduate life bothering him. And maybe Steve isn't as bothered as he used to be.

Summer '86 by how_about_no

(12/12 I 51,300)

After everything that happened during Spring Break, life for everyone in Hawkins returned to somewhat normal. Well, aside from Steve's new friendship with one Eddie Munson.

The gang decide they all deserve a break and head to Steve's family beach house for a week, featuring copious amounts of fluff, found family bonding, blurring (or completely ignoring) the line between platonic and romantic, and bullying being considered flirting.

A Coat of Paint by songbvrd

(13/13 I 56,334)

“Greetings and salutations to you, Harrington!”

And there he was. Just as in your face and over the top as ever.

Only he looked… different. He looked like fucking Bon Jovi. Jeans so ripped they may as well just be shorts and a crop top and hair pulled back into a bun with loose bits falling around his face. In some weird way, the jeans almost seemed more revealing than shorts. They weren’t, of course, Steve couldn’t see the backs of Eddie’s legs or his left knee or either calf, but there was so much open ripping around his thighs that almost seemed more… teasing.

“Holy shit, I can see your whole face.” Steve mumbled out, lips parted in genuine surprise, instantly reaching out to try to touch the bun at the crown of his head.

Eddie batted him away.

OR

Steve agrees to help Eddie paint his trailer, but isn't prepared for the bisexual crisis it sends him spiraling into.

Lovesick in Loch Nora by red0aktree

(11/11 I 62,603)

Even though Eddie's name has been cleared legally, he's still very much on trial in the court of public opinion. Dealing drugs isn't a lucrative occupation anymore, and getting a legitimate job in a town who still considers him a killer isn't much of an option, either. Eddie is beginning to think skipping town and starting over somewhere no one knows his name is the only chance he has left. Steve has another idea.

AKA: Steve gets Eddie a job as an anonymous columnist at a local newspaper.

the lathe by palmviolet

(13/13 I 82,547)

"This time, do it right. This time Eddie won’t bleed out in his arms, in anyone’s arms. This time, Steve will do it right."

— or, steve relives the day they try to kill vecna over and over, and eddie just can't seem to stop dying. steve finds this totally unacceptable.

[travelingthief]

My Favorite Moment With: Lord Apollo

It was my first long haul drive by myself, but I had a good CD collection, so I didn’t mind. My ‘06 Ford shook when I took her above 70 but that didn’t stop me from from hitting 80 while screaming the lyrics to “Open Road Song” by Eve 6. The sun shone down on the newly bloomed trees and I knew at the end of this drive was a pretty person waiting to take me to a punk show. I switched CDs at a gas station stop, putting in Aerosmith and having visions of Apollo and Hermes rocking out with big hair. Both were sat next to me in the passenger seat.

I arrived at the person’s house, meeting their dog and roommate before we headed out to the show. We were laughing as I spun them on street corners and asked about their favorite bands. Somewhere along the way I asked them about their favorite flowers and they told me “hyacinths.” 

I grinned wide, “have you heard the myth?”

It was the first time I told a story to somebody, but I kinda nailed it. I left out the part where I practiced in the mirror twenty times over. I delivered my last line - “and from the blood of His beloved, Apollo crafted the first hyacinth.” We looked down to see we had stopped in front of a spray of hyacinths and I thanked Apollo silently.

The outside of the venue looked like a redemption center. We went down a ramp to the admissions desk veiled behind a cloud of smoke and I teemed with excitement. We were there to see one of my favorite local bands, and it was one of our first dates. The lady at the table asked for proof of COVID vaccinations and I start to kick myself. Now, I am vaxxed and I am boosted but what I am not, is smart enough to keep my vaccine card on me. We got turned away and my brain starts running through its usual script-

“You fucked it all up. The night is ruined. How could you be so stupid?”

But it’s not my first round with depression, so I counter back. “It’s not a big deal, we can find something else to do. The night has been going great.”

But my brain persisted. “You always mess things up. Why would they want to be here with you?”

I countered again. “That’s not the truth. We’re still having a good night.”

So my brain tried a new tactic. “Isn’t it pathetic how you manage to be sad, even when things are going well?” I hadn’t figured out how to think myself out of that one. So I shut down.

My depression gets physical and I tend to go nonverbal and seem disinterested in conversation when I’m depressed. So instead of talking, I offered my date an earbud and we just walked along the river.

The rest of the weeked, I swung back and forth between depression and feeling okay. I reassured my date that it wasn’t them - my brain just gets mean sometimes. They told me they understood. I was relieved yet disappointed when it came time to leave, but I hopped in my car and started my second long haul drive.

I realized there was a downside to long drives alone. My brain continued on about how terrible I made the weekend and fretted about if I’d get a text back. I tried and tried, but the music couldn’t get loud enough to distract me from the thoughts. I ended up pulling off at an exit halfway through the drive: I didn’t know where I was going, I just knew I had to find something.

The first right was a local music store and I immediately pulled in. I closed my eyes and asked “Lord Apollo, if you’re there give me a sign.” I cut the engine and went inside. They were playing the same Aerosmith CD I had listened to on my drive down and I hummed along while sifting throught the stacks. Somehow I ended up in the Local Section, holding a CD with a parental advisory sticker and artwork of a kid staring down multiple doors. I had never heard of the artist before and had no idea what kind of music was on the disc, but I bought it anyway. 

With a bit of effort, I popped the CD into my semi-broken disc drive and pulled out of the parking lot. The first song started up; horns and drums and a beat I could get into. Then the lyrics started:

Welcome to your 20s baby, I know you’re gonna do amazing/All you gotta do is get it, all you gotta do is get it

And the artist broke down into a rap. Suddenly the rest of the drive didn’t seem so long. I thank Apollo for His sign and when I got home, I texted my date.

And they texted back.

And that’s (one of) my favorite moment(s) with Lord Apollo.

[sixstringphonic]

To the bottom of the sea and the ends of the earth, high-risk travel is booming.

Re: the missing Titanic tourist submersible, from Christine Chung for The New York Times:

Plunging to the depths of the ocean in a submersible to explore the remains of the Titanic is just one of many extreme excursions on offer for travelers willing to pay a hefty price tag — and accept a substantial dose of peril...

These types of singular and dangerous adventures are becoming increasingly popular with deep-pocketed leisure travelers in search of novel experiences, several travel experts said.

“There are a lot of incredibly well-traveled folks out there who constantly push the boundaries of their travels to chase thrills and claim bragging rights,” said Peter Anderson, managing director of Knightsbridge Circle, a luxury concierge service with offices in London, New York and Dubai. “They’re so accustomed to what they consider to be typical vacations that they begin to seek out more unique experiences, many of which involve a degree of risk.”

Mr. Anderson said he had recently planned a trip for a client to visit the pyramids in South Sudan, the site of one of the world’s biggest refugee crises, which has a “Do Not Travel” advisory from the U.S. State Department. The planning process, he said, involved consultations with security experts on how to best mitigate potential dangers.  

Another client wanted to voyage to the geographic South Pole — the southernmost point on Earth — which required chartering an icebreaker, a large vessel that can pass through ice-covered waters, and two helicopters for sightseeing. The trip, which cost about $100,000 per person, required a week of various health screenings and weather preparedness training.

Physically demanding expeditions to some of the world’s most remote destinations are a growing business for the luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent, said Geoffrey Kent, its founder. He said the company uses expert guides to eliminate as much risk as possible.

“These are thrilling adventures for top-tier clients who have done pretty much everything,” Mr. Kent said in a statement, adding that the challenges left guests “with a sense of accomplishment.”

Perhaps the priciest ticket, and biggest possible risk, is space travel, which has been dominated by a trio of billionaire-led rocket companies: Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, whose passengers have included the “Star Trek” television star William Shatner; Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, where tickets for a suborbital spaceflight start at $450,000; and Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which in 2022 launched an all-civilian spaceflight, with no trained astronauts on board.

[6ix-dragons]

Lustful Night at the Drive-In

Series: Fairy Tail Pairing: Gray/Juvia Rating: 18+ Word Count: ~4,460 words

EXPLICIT CONTENT ADVISORY: The following story contains graphic sexual descriptions, and strong language. Reader’s discretion is strongly advised!

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The deafening roar of a winged dragon pierced the fragile air, as it soared through the clear skies. This colossal beast immediately swept down towards its intended targets, below: An army of mages already prepared to defend their homeland. Just as it reached its destination, however, said creature had suddenly opened its mouth wide, and expelled a great burst of orangey-red flames towards its opponents.

The explosive display of fire blasted through the speakers that flanked three sides of a wide and tall-standing screen situated outdoors, while the entire scene was projected onto it.

More than a dozen vehicles were parked on the paved lot of the drive-in theatre that was less than half an hour away from metropolis. Underneath the starry skies, some of the theatre's patrons took part in watching one of the latest summer blockbusters from the comfort of their cars.

Among them, in the back row, there was a pink-haired male who was seated on the hood of his sports car, alongside his blonde companion. He noisily munched on a bucket of popcorn, much to the blonde female's dismay.

"Natsu," she chided him, "can you not eat so loud? Some of us are trying to enjoy the movie, here."

The gruff voice of another male added to her complaint, coming from a couple of parking spots to the left of them. "She's got a point, Salamander," the stocky, dark-haired male called out from across, sitting atop the hood of his pickup truck, with his short, blue-haired female companion in tow. "We can also hear you eating, from here."

Parked in between those two, was another couple who arrived at the theatre with them. A cobalt-haired male sat onto the hood of his two-door coupe, with a redheaded woman right by his side. Their attention was mainly focused on the movie itself, both of them watching quietly, in awe.

His mouth full with popcorn, the pink-haired male turned to them with his eyebrows raised. "What? I'm also enjoying the movie too!" Swallowing down the popped kernels, Natsu took a breath, before he gestured. "I just wish Gray was here with us, instead of a few spaces down that way."

The blonde nodded accordingly. "Now that you mention it," Lucy murmured, before turning her head to the left, looking closely at the vehicles that were parked down that direction, "I wonder what Gray and Juvia are up to…"

Just three occupied spaces past them, there was a full-size sports utility vehicle stationed in the center of the back row, its windows tinted. The large, slate-toned four-wheeler began to shake around lightly, bouncing onto each of its four corners, while muffled noises threatened to spill out from the inside.

Heavy breaths and moans filled the vehicle's spacious interior, where a pile of clothes were draped, and strewn over the driver and passenger seats. The high-pitched giggle of a young female cut into the air, as a pair of denim trousers was flung onto the pile over the driver's seat, adding to it.

Both of the vehicle's occupants took up its back, with all of its rear seats folded down to make extra space for them. A raven-haired male sat upright, on top of a soft mat of light fur that lined the back's flooring. His arms were wrapped around the curvaceous body of an azure-haired female who straddled his hips, sitting on her knees, and over his lap.

Her arms were around the back of his neck, as they slanted their lips intensely over each other's. They could feel the warmth of one another's skin, while the two of them shared their lip-lock with much fervor.

A muffled moan blurted out from the blunette, in the midst of their kiss. "Mmn…Gray…sama…"

Her raven-haired lover responded with a low groan of his own, running his hands softly over her back. "Juvia…"

Pulling their mouths away, the two of them caught their breaths, as they held each other closely.

Juvia could only stifle a quiet giggle to herself, causing her lover to raise his eyebrows curiously at her. "What?"

She narrowed her eyes to a partly-lidded gaze, her cheeks flush with a tinge of red. "This feels all too sudden for Juvia."

Gray held a curved eyebrow at her, smirking slightly. "Too sudden for you?"

"Well," she began with a coy-like smile, momentarily casting her eyes away from him, "both Juvia and Gray-sama were supposed to watch the movie together." The blunette then turned her gaze back towards her raven-haired lover, partly-narrowing her eyes. "And, then, Juvia believes that it was Gray-sama who started it, first."

He held back an amused chuckle, in response, before his lips cracked open into a teasing grin. "That's only because your hand was all over my lap, when we began watching."

The blunette hummed elatedly at that remark. "Juvia doesn't care, at this point." She narrowed her eyes even more at him. "She just wants Gray-sama now."

Not before long, the two of them seized the lips of one another. Their tongues were pushed into each other's mouths, swirling and clashing around. In the midst of all this, Gray sneaked his fingers towards the back of her strapless bra, reaching its clasp.

Juvia could feel him unbuckle it, freeing her burgeoned chest from its confines. Fluttering her eyes open, she saw her lover just having tossed the bra behind him, where it ended up onto the pile over the seats.

Leaning in quickly, Gray pressed his lips aggressively over the top of her round, enormous breasts.

The blunette mewled out, while she brought her hands around the back of his head, with her lithe fingers gripping his locks over there. "A-ah! Yes…that's it, Gray-sama…ah!"

Delighted murmurs escaped under his breath, as he left deep kisses all over her mounds, before he moved down to her buds. Juvia's moans and panting heightened, when he closed his mouth around her pebbled nipple, and swirled the tip of his tongue around it. He then switched over to her other nipple, performing those same teasing touches with his lips.

In his mind, he was thankful that the sounds of the movie happening outside were drowning out the sounds they made, inside the vehicle they were in.

---

"Whoaaa!"

Elsewhere, all the others watching the movie by themselves were in complete awe at the action that they witnessed.

Sitting beside Gajeel, Levy let out her thoughts into the open. "Unbelievable!"

Across from their right, Erza shared the same sentiment with her, likewise. "I've never seen anything like it!"

Natsu nearly lost his hold onto the bucket of popcorn, his mouth opening up into a wide gape. "Wow! So cool!" The pink-haired male then turned his head away from the screen, for an instant, before he grunted. "I wish the ice princess was here to see this…he's totally missing out on it!"

His attention was turned back to the screen, right away, as an explosion happening in the movie had ripped through the theatre's speakers. It had amazed everyone watching, including him.

---

A pair of dark-coloured boxer briefs joined the pile of clothes on the seats—only for a pair of high-cut panties to end up on top of it, not more than a second afterward.

Breathy moans left the blunette, as she found herself on top of her lover, facing his fully-erect phallus below. "Mmh…Gray-sama…"

Said raven-haired male gave a low groan, when he felt her fingers wrapped around his shaft, and ran them up and down all over it. His sights were focused on her heavily-dampened entrance, leaking with clear fluid that trickled down her inner thighs.

Juvia squealed, when she felt the warm blade of his tongue press against her outer folds, as it swiped across them.

His fingers latching onto the supple skin of her thick thighs, Gray could feel her body tense, and shift around, while he repeatedly swiped the tip of his tongue against her cleft. Satisfied hums muffled out from him, as he dipped his tongue into her inner folds, earning him a squeaky squeal from his blunette lover. His satisfied hums shortly cut into quiet groans, when he felt the familiar, wetly-warm sensation of her mouth against him.

Suckling against the tip of his shaft, Juvia pulled back a bit, only to sweep her tongue up the side of it. She could hear her lover's moans of approval from behind her, underneath, spurring her to keep it up. Gray gasped, and hissed out, when he felt her mouth take in more of him, forcing his trembling grip on her thighs to loosen slightly.

The blunette hummed delightfully, feeling every twitch and pulse of his cock, as she bobbed her head up and down. Suddenly, she could feel his tongue all over her clit, again, forcing out a muffled cry from her.

Stifling out a chuckle, Gray pushed more of his tongue inside her clit, sliding it around her inner walls. Pulling away from his phallus, Juvia released another cry of pleasure, having felt a surge of energy rush through her body. "G-Gray-sama!"

Low, teasing hums left the raven-haired Fullbuster, while he continued his oral ministrations on her. He then groaned lowly, when he felt her lips brush against the side of his shaft. Softly moaning, Juvia swept her tongue along the length of it, and gathered the pre-cum that seeped from its tip. She relished its musky scent, and its mixed taste of salty-bitterness, before taking him into her oral cavern again.

Retracting his mouth away from her entrance, Gray panted rather briefly, before he called out her name. "Juvia…I want to put it in, now…"

Taking her mouth out from his phallus, the blunette steadied her breaths momentarily. "Yes…"

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Lucy looked around, for an instant, before turning to her pink-haired boyfriend. "Hey, Natsu," she asked, "I'm heading out to the washroom, right now. Is there anything you want me to get, over at the concession stand?"

His lips broke into his usual grin. "Could you get me a large soda, please? All this popcorn is making my mouth dry."

Pouting at her pink-haired boyfriend for a brief moment, Lucy sighed, before she brought herself off from the hood of their car. As she began making her way towards the washrooms, however, she directed her sights at the vehicle where Gray and Juvia were, for an instance. She then turned away from it, before continuing her way.

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Their hushed moans and panting grew louder, cutting through the heavy air around them.

Juvia whimpered, as she felt the tip of his shaft rub repeatedly against her cleft.

Hovering above her, Gray held his cock with one hand, guiding it towards her entrance. The raven-haired male held back a strained grunt, slipping the head of his phallus in.

"A—ahh!" A breathy cry left the blunette's gape, with the sudden intrusion forcing her back to arch. She threw her head back, lengthy strands of wavy blue hair spilling and fanning outward, as the rigid sensation of his shaft reached deeper through her love canal. "G—Gray-sama!"

Almost immediately, his low, delighted groan followed. Gray relished the wetly-warm and silky sensation of her inner walls that welcomed and surrounded him, sending a shiver through his spine.

The young, dark-haired Fullbuster steadily drew his hips back, before thrusting them forward rather quickly—forcing moan-like grunts from both lovers, nearly at the same time. He repeated those very movements of his hips, building up the pace of his thrusts, as he leaned in closer towards her.

Juvia wrapped her arms instinctively around his neck, along with her legs around his lower waist, having felt his lower torso press against hers. Her lilting moans came out in heavy huffs, barely keeping her eyes locked towards his, while she felt the warmth of his breath against her skin. Her eyes fluttered to a close of her own volition, upon feeling his lips passionately seize over hers.

Their tongues swirled and clashed, with their gasps and groans pouring out into muffles. "Mmm…Gray-sama…Gray-saamm—a-ah…"

"Mhm…Juvia," her lover murmured into their kiss, driving his hips back and forth against hers. "Juvia…"

Said blunette could feel every flex of his lower muscles, as her shapely legs rode over his hips. Bringing her arms under his, she pressed the tips of her fingers against his rigid upper back, digging her nails against his skin.

Gray grunted and nearly growled out, upon feeling those very nails being dragged down his upper posterior. It was a signal from his lover underneath for him to pick up the pace even more.

Their mouths broke away from one another, as soon as he began buckling his hips roughly against her. Juvia cried out, throwing her head back again, while she let her arms fall away from him, and rest outward on either side of her head.

She pressed the back of her head against the fur of the mat below, with her tongue sticking out from her gape. "G—Gray-sama," she squealed out, having felt his hips rock right against her. "O—oh, y-yes!"

"Mmngh!" His light, guttural growl came out through gritted teeth. With his bent arms propping him up, Gray angled his hips more against hers. He plunged his hips in and out, reaching deeper into her love canal, while he ran his hands all over and through her thick, but silky strands of hair at the sides of her head. "Ah…fuck…"

The blunette below him responded with another squeal-like cry, her mind swirling and having been dominated with such pleasure. "Juveeen!"

---

Stepping out of the washroom, Lucy began making her way towards the concessions stand. As she did, however, she slowed to a stop, having turned her attention to the silvery sports utility vehicle again.

There was a wide stare in her eyes, having spotted said parked vehicle shaking around a lot. She blinked a few times, before her cheeks were filled with such rosiness.

'Is it just me,' she thought in her mind, 'or, did I…?'

Shaking her head around, the blonde silently recomposed herself. Turning her eyes away from that vehicle, Lucy continued towards the concessions stand, on her way back to her boyfriend's car.

---

"Aah—ah! Ah!" Squeaky, delighted cries escaped Juvia's gape, as she tightly bunched the fur around her fingers, with her bent knees digging against it. "Gray-sama!"

Her lover groaned loudly in response, from behind. His hands gripped around her waist firmly, while he rocked his hips back and forth. "Fuck," he hissed out. "You feel so damn good…"

The sounds of bare skin slapping against bare skin reverberated throughout the vehicle's interior, as Gray kept up the same highly-passionate pace of his thrusts. His dangling necklace swung around, with each drive of his hips, while he leaned forward over her.

At almost the same time, her heaving, enormous breasts swayed back and forth from every thrust he made. "Y-yes," she panted out at his remark, in between her moans. "Gray-sama…ah…also feels so good…hah…inside of…Juvia-a—ahh!"

She could barely feel his arms suddenly wrapping around right below her chest—before they pulled her body up towards his, without warning. The azure-haired female cried out in surprise at this, as her hands left the mat, while her back was pressed flush against his solid chest.

With both lovers remaining on their knees, Gray continued to thrust roughly and deeply into her, while his hands roamed all over her ample mounds. Simultaneously, he buried his face against the crook of her neck, nuzzling against it, before leaving deep kisses against the side of her neck. "Hah…Juvia…mmn…Juvia…"

All his touches and kisses, combined with the sensation of his solid phallus in her, had added further to her pleasure. "Oh, yes," she panted out lowly, feeling his breath fanned over the shell of her ear—right before his lips pressed against the side of it. "A-ah! Gray-sama…yes…more…"

She brought her hand over the side of his head, while he kept running his fingers around, and grasped all over her breasts.

That moment didn't last long, however, as Juvia felt him pull her back down to the mat, without warning. Another squeal tore from her, with both lovers having fallen onto it, together.

--

Returning to her boyfriend's car, with a large cup of soda in her hand, Lucy seated herself onto the hood of it, beside Natsu. "Hey," she greeted him with a soft smile, before handing him the cup. "I got you your soda."

"Thanks," he returned with a grin, taking a sip from it, before he raised his eyebrows at her. "Uh…have you seen Gray or Juvia over there, by any chance?"

The rosy blush returned on Lucy's face, upon hearing their names. Putting those thoughts about them aside, the blonde did her best to answer that. "N—no," she initially stumbled, shaking her head—only being able to feign earnestness in the tone of her voice, afterward. "No, Natsu," she nonchalantly replied. "I haven't seen them there."

He kept his eyebrows raised at her, above his stare. "…Huh." He then shrugged his shoulders, before turning his attention back to the movie.

Lucy quietly sighed to herself, with a hand over her chest. She then turned her head away from her boyfriend, casting aside her eyes, deep in thought.

---

"Oh, yes!" Her squeal-like moans pierced the air. "Oh, yeees! Gray-sama…more!"

Her raven-haired lover underneath her complied with a deep grunt, as he picked up the pace of his thrusts even more, buckling his hips roughly against hers.

With his entire back against the mat, Gray had let the blunette lay over him. His hands lifted her bent knees upward, and spread apart, from underneath her thick thighs.

Juvia continued to cry out her lover's name in between her gasps and moans, feeling his heavy breath fan out over her skin from behind her, to her left. "Yes...Juvia wants more!"

A low grunt came from the dark-haired male under her, as he felt the tingling sensations gather at the base of his spine, where they started to intensify. He could tell that the pressure in the piths of his core was about to snap.

"F—fuck," he hissed out through gritted teeth, rocking his hips wildly against her. "Juvia…I'm...I'm gonna—!"

The cries of his azure-haired lover above him grew louder, as she writhed about against his torso from underneath. "Oh, yes! Oh, yeees!"

With a final rough, jarring buckle of their hips together, both lovers immediately reached the peaks of their shared pleasure.

A prolonged, but strained cry left Juvia's widened gape, her tongue sticking out of it, while her eyes rolled back. While throwing her head back, she arched her posterior more, with her body held in place. For the entire moment, there was a sheer amount of pleasure that coursed through her nerves, overwhelming her mind, as she felt an extraordinary burst of energy deep in her lower core—before its incredible warmth eventually radiated outward, and pooled around.

At the same time, her lover underneath had let his immense pleasure be known, with primal grunts, groans, and growls through gritted teeth. His jaw clenched tightly, as he held onto her thighs, feeling the burn of every muscle tensing in his body. Much like what the blunette experienced above him, Gray had also felt such incredible warmth surrounding him closely—along with the feel of liquescent heat pulsing out through his tip, in spurts.

With the final waves of their pleasure having fully cresting over, and subsiding, both lovers sunk back down on top of each other for a moment. Their chests heaving, the two of them began catching their breaths, feeling the built-up sweat on the skins of one another.

Her panting coming out in huffs, Juvia brought her hand over her lower belly, where she felt the warmth that still emanated from there. She held back a light giggle, before turning her head over to face his eyes. "Gray-sama…"

He returned her gaze with a suave grin under his loving stare. "Juvia…"

They then slanted their lips over each other's, sharing a slow, simmering kiss, before they pulled away from one another.

Sitting up, Gray leaned against the rear of the front seats, as he brought a hand over the side of his lover's face. "That felt really good."

The blunette responded with an airy giggle, resting her hands over his torso. "Juvia thinks the same way, as well." She then squeaked, when she began shifting her hips around, feeling their fluids leaking out from underneath her. "It seems like Gray-sama came inside Juvia a lot."

"A lot?" Gray raised his eyebrows above his widened eyes, as the sudden realization had finally reached his mind. He then brought his hand over his forehead. "Ah, shit…"

"Eh? Gray-sama?" Juvia raised her brows curiously at him. "What's wrong?"

The raven-haired male sighed. "I just realized we didn't bring any protection with us," he explained, frowning. "I didn't even bring a condom with me."

Juvia blinked at her dark-haired lover for a moment, before her eyes softened towards him. "That's alright," she smiled at him, reassuringly. "Juvia remembered to take her birth control, before this."

He cocked an eyebrow at her. "You did?"

She nodded at him. "Even if Juvia didn't," she answered, "it would still be considered a 'safe day' for her, since Juvia did check the calendar, very recently."

Gray had stared at her for a moment, blinking, before he gave a quieted sigh of relief, relaxing against the rear of the seat. His attention was then diverted back to the movie playing outside, as his ears picked up the soundtrack blaring through the speakers.

Sitting up higher, and turning his head around, for a moment, he was able to make out the screen through the windshield. "Huh," he noted, "the movie's already over." Another wave of realization then hit him like a ton of bricks. "Oh, shit! I just realized, we have to meet up with the others—"

Hearing her giggle, the dark-haired male turned to his cobalt-haired lover, as she wrapped her hand around his shaft. "J—Juvia?!" His eyes widened incredulously at her, before he let out a soft groan, having felt her fingers squeeze lightly around the base of it. "W—what are you—?"

Without a word, the blunette swept her tongue along the sides of his phallus, collecting the remnants of their mixed fluids that gathered there. She could feel his body twitch, and could hear his moans coming out in huffs, as she took him into her mouth again.

Moving her head up and down a few times, Juvia finally pulled her mouth away from it. "Sorry," she panted quietly, with a cheeky grin at him. "Juvia just wanted to clean up Gray-sama, before we head out."

She then gasped, as she peered back down at his phallus, which had now been re-erected at full-mast. The sight of it aroused her even further than it should, forcing her to lean in towards it.

Gray choked out a gasp, when he felt her wrap her breasts around him. "Wait—wait a minute!" He grunted at the sheer supple softness of her cleavage firmly surrounding his cock. "I thought you wanted to clean me up!"

Juvia giggled naughtily, as she rubbed her mounds all over his shaft. "Well…Juvia lied about that," she whispered, before leaning in, with her lips suckling around its head. "Juvia just wants to pleasure Gray-sama, one more time."

With one eye closed, Gray could barely keep the other open at her, as his fingers dug into the mat below. He leaned up against the rear of the seats, letting himself fall to the incredible sensation she was giving. 'This woman…!'

---

"Hey, ice-prick!" Natsu glared at the raven-haired male in front of him, his hands akimbo to his sides. "Where have you and Juvia been?!"

The two of them, fully-dressed in their casual attire—before the movie started—stood together, directly across from the pink-haired male and his blonde girlfriend.

Gray glared back at him, with an annoyed expression on his face. "What do you think, flame-brain? Juvia and I were watching the movie inside my car!"

Along with Lucy, only Gajeel, Levy, and Jellal watched the increasingly-awkward exchange between the two, staring blankly at them.

"Gray, Natsu," Erza chided them, as she stepped in between them. "That's enough—both of you!"

Right away, the two had backed off at the sight of her scowling expression that signaled her annoyance at both men.

The redhead then turned to the pink-haired male. "Natsu," she began. "Gray's allowed to watch the movie, the way he wants to…do you understand?"

Natsu fully acknowledged her with a firm nod of his head, the sheepish expression remaining on his face.

She then turned to the dark-haired Fullbuster. "But, Gray…you have to let all of us know ahead of time, if the both of you aren't going to watch the movie right beside us—is that clear?"

Gray nodded his head at her, with slight chagrin. "Yes, Erza."

Levy sighed at the situation between the two having yet been resolved by the redhead, subtly shaking her head. "Anyway," she remarked, "I actually did find the movie to be quite engaging."

"Yeah," Gajeel agreed beside her, "I liked how those action scenes came out."

The pink-haired male raised his arms in an energetic manner. "That was awesome! I liked that part where they fought that dragon, near the end!"

Lucy gave a small chuckle at his reaction. "I actually did think the dialogue wasn't well-written," she added in. "But, for a summer blockbuster…I thought it was alright."

Jellal simply nodded at that. "So," he concluded, "I think we all agree that this was worth the general admission."

"Indeed," Erza nodded beside him, with a slight smile. "And, I suppose we'll all meet up next time for the next movie that all of us would want to watch?"

Everyone else agreed with her, with a few laughs and smiles around. "Yeah!"

After bidding their farewells and 'good nights' to each other, all of the pairs parted ways to return to their vehicles. As Gray and Juvia returned to his car, their hands linked together, Gray could feel her suddenly snuggle up right against his side.

The blunette giggled at him. "Juvia couldn't wait to go watch another movie with Gray-sama, again."

Gray grinned at her, as they stopped by his four-wheeler. "Well, if we do," he teased, "are you going to behave, when we start watching?"

Juvia winked at him. "That depends on what Juvia really wants with Gray-sama."

The raven-haired male smiled and laughed, with her also giggling, before he leaned in to press his lips affectionately against her cheek.

[townpostin]

Freight Train Accident Damages Foot Over Bridge at Sonua Station

Operations on main lines disrupted as damaged foot over bridge is removed. A freight train with an open door collided with a foot over bridge pillar, causing damage at Sonua station. JAMSHEDPUR – In a significant incident, a freight train passing through Sonua station in the Chakradharpur Railway Division caused substantial damage to a foot over bridge after its open door struck the bridge…

[novvaable]

do you guys just wanna laugh with me

took my old lil car for her mot yesterday. shes about 17 yrs old has has 100,000+ miles on the clock, so I expected it to fail on something (couple advisories last year) but no biggie, right?

WRONG🤠 the car was legit falling apart. anti-roll bar just in the complete wrong place - whatever was holding it steady had been slowly rusting away lol. passenger side of the car? RUST. you could stick your finger through the mf. the icing on the cake was the rust was all structural.

she’s done me well, but the cost to repair her FAR outweighs her value. but lol imagine my shock.. safe to say she will be going to car heaven 🥹

she honestly just rusted away in the past year lol

[beardedmrbean]

Four American citizens are missing after being assaulted and kidnapped from a vehicle by unidentified armed men in Mexico, the FBI said in a statement.

The Americans came under gunfire from the men shortly after crossing the border on Friday through the city of Matamoros, in the Tamaulipas state, across from Brownsville, Texas, Special Agent Oliver Rich, who is in charge of the FBI's San Antonio Division, announced Sunday.

The victims crossed into Mexico driving a white minivan with North Carolina license plates, the FBI said. Shortly after, the gunmen fired upon the passengers in the vehicle, and the four Americans were placed in another vehicle and taken from the scene by the men.

Law enforcement has not released the names of those who they said were kidnapped.

The conditions of the four were not known on Monday morning.

The U.S. Consulate in Matamoros issued an alert on Friday about a shooting in the city.  The message cited media reports that one person had been killed, but the consulate did not independently confirm the death. 

"U.S. government employees have been instructed to avoid the area until further notice," the alert reads. 

It was not immediately known why the Americans entered the country.

$50,000 reward being offered in case

The FBI is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for the assault and kidnapping and is offering a reward of $50,000 for the return of the victims and the arrest of those involved. 

The FBI, federal partners, and Mexican law enforcement agencies are investigating, officials said.

The U.S. State Department has issued a "Level 4: Do Not Travel" advisory for US citizens in Tamaulipas, citing crime and kidnapping there.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call FBI San Antonio Division or submit a tip online.

[aiagent]

Real-World Applications of AI Agent Development

Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents have revolutionized the way industries operate by providing intelligent, automated solutions to complex problems. These digital agents, designed to simulate human-like reasoning and decision-making, are deployed across diverse sectors, transforming workflows, customer interactions, and overall operational efficiency.

In this blog, we explore the real-world applications of AI agent development and how they are shaping the future.

1. E-commerce: Enhancing Customer Experience

AI agents are redefining online shopping by offering personalized experiences.

Personalized Product Recommendations: AI-driven recommendation engines analyze customer behavior, purchase history, and preferences to suggest products tailored to individual users. Example: Amazon and Netflix leverage collaborative filtering and content-based filtering to provide highly relevant suggestions.

Customer Support Chatbots: NLP-powered chatbots resolve customer queries in real time, handling issues like order tracking, returns, and troubleshooting. Example: H&M’s chatbot helps customers find products and offers styling suggestions.

Dynamic Search Assistance: AI agents optimize search functionality by understanding user intent, offering autocomplete suggestions, and categorizing results effectively.

2. Healthcare: Revolutionizing Patient Care

AI agents play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes and streamlining medical operations.

Virtual Health Assistants: These agents provide 24/7 support for patients, assisting with medication reminders, symptom checking, and health advice. Example: Babylon Health’s AI agent provides medical consultations based on user-reported symptoms.

Medical Diagnostics: AI agents analyze medical data like X-rays, MRIs, and lab results to assist doctors in diagnosing diseases more accurately. Example: Google’s DeepMind developed an AI model to detect eye diseases from retinal scans.

Administrative Automation: Scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and processing insurance claims are made efficient with AI-driven systems.

3. Finance: Boosting Efficiency and Security

AI agents in the financial sector improve decision-making, enhance security, and provide better customer support.

Fraud Detection and Prevention: AI agents monitor transactions for suspicious activity, flagging potential fraud in real time. Example: PayPal employs AI algorithms to detect fraudulent transactions instantly.

Robo-Advisors: These agents provide investment advice, portfolio management, and financial planning without the need for human advisors. Example: Wealthfront and Betterment offer AI-driven financial advisory services.

Customer Service: AI chatbots assist customers with inquiries about account balances, transaction details, and loan applications.

4. Retail: Enhancing In-Store Experiences

Physical retail stores are integrating AI agents to merge the digital and in-store experiences.

Smart Shelf Management: AI monitors inventory levels and ensures shelves are stocked optimally, reducing wastage and out-of-stock scenarios.

In-Store Navigation: AI-powered mobile apps guide customers to locate products within the store quickly. Example: Walmart employs AI-driven store assistants to enhance the shopping experience.

Behavioral Analytics: In-store cameras equipped with AI analyze customer movements and preferences to optimize store layouts and marketing strategies.

5. Transportation: Driving Automation and Safety

The transportation sector has seen significant improvements in efficiency and safety due to AI agents.

Autonomous Vehicles: Self-driving cars rely on AI agents to process sensor data, navigate traffic, and ensure passenger safety. Example: Tesla’s Autopilot uses AI for automated driving features.

Traffic Management: AI systems predict congestion and optimize traffic flow, reducing delays and emissions. Example: Cities like Los Angeles use AI-powered traffic signals to manage vehicular flow.

Logistics Optimization: AI agents streamline delivery routes and manage fleet operations for logistics companies. Example: UPS employs AI for route optimization, saving time and fuel.

6. Education: Transforming Learning Experiences

AI agents are making education more accessible and personalized.

Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS): These agents provide personalized learning paths, adapting content based on a student’s pace and understanding. Example: Duolingo uses AI to tailor language lessons for individual learners.

Administrative Assistance: AI agents automate administrative tasks like grading, scheduling, and enrollment management, freeing educators to focus on teaching.

Accessibility Solutions: AI-driven tools assist students with disabilities by offering real-time transcription, translation, and text-to-speech services.

7. Entertainment: Creating Immersive Experiences

AI agents in entertainment deliver personalized content and enhance creativity.

Content Recommendation: Streaming platforms use AI to recommend shows, movies, and music based on user preferences.

Game Development: AI agents create adaptive gaming experiences by analyzing player behavior and dynamically adjusting difficulty levels. Example: OpenAI’s Dota 2 agent competes with professional players.

Virtual Influencers: AI-powered virtual characters engage audiences on social media, creating new marketing opportunities. Example: Lil Miquela, a virtual influencer, collaborates with brands for promotions.

8. Manufacturing: Driving Efficiency with Automation

In manufacturing, AI agents optimize production processes, ensuring quality and reducing costs.

Predictive Maintenance: AI monitors equipment performance and predicts failures before they occur, minimizing downtime. Example: GE uses AI for predictive analytics in industrial machinery.

Quality Control: AI agents inspect products for defects using computer vision and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Supply Chain Optimization: From demand forecasting to inventory management, AI streamlines supply chain operations.

Conclusion

AI agent development has moved beyond experimental stages to become a transformative force across industries. By automating complex tasks, improving decision-making, and personalizing user experiences, AI agents are reshaping the way we work and live.

As these technologies evolve, their integration into everyday applications will only deepen, unlocking new opportunities and pushing the boundaries of innovation.

[enrimedia]

Delhi Smog Disrupts Air Travel: Major Flight Delays as Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet Issue Urgent Advisories

Delhi's thick smog causes major flight delays, with Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet issuing advisories for passengers. Stay informed about your flight status and prepare for possible disruptions due to poor air quality.

[kamny]

Flights, Trains, and Ferries in Taiwan Disrupted by Typhoon Usagi

Taiwan is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Usagi, with airlines, train services, and ferry operators canceling or suspending routes as the storm approaches the island. Expected to make landfall in southern Taiwan this weekend, Typhoon Usagi is forecast to bring severe weather conditions including strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves, primarily affecting Taiwan on Friday and Saturday. Air Travel Disruptions: Cancellations by Taiwan Airlines Several Taiwanese airlines have announced the cancellation of flights due to the approaching storm. On Thursday, Mandarin Airlines and UNI Air notified passengers of cancellations for Friday and Saturday flights. - Mandarin Airlines will cancel flights AE-395 and AE-396, which operate between Taipei Songshan Airport and Taitung Airport in southeastern Taiwan. - UNI Air will also cancel several flights: B7-8727, B7-8728, B7-8729, and B7-8730. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for updates, as other flights may also be affected due to ongoing weather conditions. Ferry Service Suspensions: Pingtung and Liuqiu Island The Pingtung County government has announced the suspension of all ferry services to and from Liuqiu Islet, a popular destination located off the coast of Pingtung County. Five ferry operators will halt services starting at noon on Friday, as the region is placed under a land warning for Typhoon Usagi. Travelers planning to visit Liuqiu are urged to postpone their trips as sea conditions are expected to worsen, with waves potentially reaching 3 meters along Taiwan’s eastern and southwestern coastlines. Taiwan Railway Services Impacted: Scenic Routes and Package Tours Canceled The Taiwan Railway Corporation (TRA) also announced disruptions to its services. On Friday, the Breezy Blue sightseeing train services, which run between Taitung and Fangliao stations in Pingtung, will be suspended. Additionally, a train package tour scheduled for November 17 will be postponed until November 24. The Alishan Forest Railway in Chiayi will halt operations for both Friday and Saturday, affecting travelers who had planned to visit the iconic Alishan area. High-Speed Rail and Other Services: No Cancellations Yet In contrast to other forms of transportation, Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) has confirmed that its bullet train services between Taipei and Kaohsiung will continue to operate as scheduled on Friday. However, passengers are still encouraged to monitor weather updates for any potential delays or changes in service. Typhoon Usagi: Expected Path and Severe Weather Conditions According to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), Typhoon Usagi is currently located approximately 350 kilometers south of Taiwan and is moving towards the island at a speed of 11 kilometers per hour. The storm is expected to make landfall in the southern county of Pingtung early Saturday morning. The storm's impact will be most significant on Friday, with forecasts indicating: - Torrential rain in the Taitung and Hengchun Peninsula, with potential rainfall reaching up to 200 millimeters in a 24-hour period. - Strong winds of 62-88 kilometers per hour are expected in coastal areas in northern Taiwan, Matsu Islands, and the Hengchun Peninsula on Friday morning. - High waves up to 3 meters along the eastern and southwestern coastlines. The CWA has issued advisories for coastal areas, urging residents and visitors to take precautions against potential flooding, landslides, and gale-force winds. Table: Affected Services Due to Typhoon Usagi Service TypeOperator/ServiceAffected DatesDetailsAir TravelMandarin Airlines & UNI AirFriday, November 17Flights to/from Taitung Airport canceledFerry ServicesVarious Operators (5 companies)From Friday, noon onwardAll ferry services to/from Liuqiu Islet suspendedTrain ServicesTaiwan Railway (TRA)Friday, November 17Breezy Blue sightseeing service suspendedHigh-Speed RailTaiwan High Speed Rail (THSR)Friday, November 17No disruption, services operate as usualForest RailwayAlishan Forest RailwayFriday and Saturday, Nov 17-18All services suspended FAQs: 1. Which flights have been canceled due to Typhoon Usagi? Mandarin Airlines and UNI Air have canceled several flights between Taipei Songshan and Taitung Airport for Friday, including flights AE-395 and AE-396 (Mandarin Airlines) and B7-8727, B7-8728, B7-8729, B7-8730 (UNI Air). 2. Are ferry services to Liuqiu Island still operating? No, ferry services to Liuqiu Islet have been suspended starting at noon on Friday. This suspension applies to five ferry companies serving the route. 3. Will Taiwan High Speed Rail be affected by the typhoon? No, Taiwan High Speed Rail services between Taipei and Kaohsiung are expected to operate as usual on Friday. However, travelers should stay updated for any unforeseen changes. 4. What is the expected weather impact of Typhoon Usagi on Taiwan? Typhoon Usagi is forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and high waves to Taiwan, with the most severe weather expected on Friday. Coastal areas, particularly in Taitung and the Hengchun Peninsula, should prepare for up to 200 millimeters of rain. 5. Which train services are canceled due to the typhoon? The Breezy Blue sightseeing trains between Taitung and Fangliao in Pingtung have been canceled for Friday. Additionally, Alishan Forest Railway services will be suspended on both Friday and Saturday. Read the full article

[news365timesindia]

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