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Babylon 5 Rewatch - A Voice in the Wilderness (Part 2)

This is a post I originally wrote several years ago for Mark Oshiro’s Mark Watches blog. I don’t really plan to edit them before posting, so there may be some references that don’t make sense. If you see words that look like gibberish, they are actually rot13, which was our way of discussing spoilers. There are plugins you can install to decode the text (Cryptext is the one I use), or you can copy/paste to rot13.com, or just ignore it.

Overall, I’d rate this two-parter as being fine. Nothing really stands out as exceptional for me (except the B5 Mantra in part 1), but there is nothing I particularly dislike either. I don’t mind watching it, which is good because it sets up certain things down the road, but there are definitely better episodes. Vg'f nyfb uneq gb nibvq pbzcnevat vg gb gur frevrf'f bgure gjb-cnegre, gb gurfr rcvfbqrf' qrgevzrag.

Now that I can talk about the main plots, I find that I don’t really have much to say. I find Captain Pierce irritating, but then again, you’re supposed to. One of the most annoying things about him is the fact that it’s actually not that bad of an idea to have a warship as backup in this situation, as we can see once the alien ship shows up, but Captain Pierce is entirely the wrong person for the job. In fact, he’s so much the opposite of the kind of person you’d want on your side in a situation like this one that he’s almost a caricature.

Ng svefg tynapr, V sbhaq Pncgnva Cvrepr pbzcyrgryl haoryvrinoyr va uvf vzcrevnyvfgvp nggvghqrf naq pbzcyrgr ershfny gb yvfgra gb nalguvat Fvapynve unq gb fnl. Ohg va uvaqfvtug, vg orpbzrf pbzcyrgryl haqrefgnaqnoyr gung guvf vf rknpgyl gur xvaq bs crefba gur Bssvpr bs Cynargnel Frphevgl jbhyq fraq gb gnxr punetr bs gur fvghngvba, naq vg'f npghnyyl nabgure fhogyr vaqvpngvba bs gur qvivfvbaf ortvaavat gb fubj va RneguTbi. V fgvyy guvax Cvrepr uvzfrys vf n yvggyr gbb bire-gur-gbc, gubhtu.

We find out in this episode (or at least, Draal guesses) that the reason Varn appeared to Londo, as well as to him and Sinclair, is because the three of them are most familiar with the third principle of sentient life—its capacity for self-sacrifice. I can definitely see this applying to Draal and Sinclair, but Londo? What do you guys think? Does this characteristic apply to him?

In the same scene, Delenn warns Londo seriously, “I don’t think you fully understand what Draal is asking of you.” Londo replies, “One of us will not return, yes?” This scene is trying to be super dramatic, but come on. Draal is clearly the redshirt in this situation. Not only is he the only one of the three not in the main cast, but he’s even come to the station already in the process of letting go of his old life. Attempt at creating tension: unsuccessful.

I suppose I should talk a little bit about Garibaldi’s story in this episode. It’s interesting that early on in part 1, there is a scene which really emphasizes Garibaldi’s interest in Talia (in a weird stalkery way), before dropping the subject entirely for Garibaldi to focus on this old relationship. I do like that when he asks Talia for help, there is some acknowledgement of the awkwardness of the situation and that he is completely professional and polite. This is the Garibaldi I like, and I suppose we’ll have to wait and see what effect, if any, this little interlude will have on his behavior towards Talia.

[whole series] Sbe gubfr bs hf jub unir frra gur fubj orsber, jr xabj gung Yvfr vf raqtnzr sbe Tnevonyqv, naq guhf vg vf sha gb frr ure urer va jung frrzf irel zhpu yvxr n fvatyr-rcvfbqr thrfg ebyr, gurer bayl gb svyy va Tnevonyqv'f onpxfgbel n yvggyr zber. Naq lrg, fur nccrnef va synfuonpx va gur irel arkg rcvfbqr, cbffvoyl vaqvpngvat gung fur'f zber vzcbegnag guna jr zvtug unir gubhtug. Vg znxrf zr jbaqre jung jbhyq unir unccrarq vs Gnyvn unq arire yrsg gur fubj. Jnf gur cyna nyjnlf sbe uvz gb raq hc jvgu Yvfr, be vf guvf fbzrguvat ryfr gung unq gb punatr zvq-fgernz? V'ir arire urneq bs WZF fcrnxvat nobhg guvf. Qbrf nalbar ryfr xabj? Be unir n thrff?

One more thing about this subplot: Garibaldi finally manages to contact Lise, and she starts to try and tell him something, but he interrupts her because he just has to get his confession of love out before he loses his nerve. Oh, Garibaldi! Don’t you realize you’re in a work of fiction, and in a work of fiction nothing good can come of interrupting someone who is trying to tell you something? You could have been saved the embarrassment if only you had recognized the trope!

[whole series] Ybaqb, va nterrvat gb uryc Qryraa, Qenny, naq Inea trg qbja gb gur cynarg, gryyf gurz, "V fjber gung V jbhyq qvr ba zl srrg qbvat fbzrguvat aboyr naq oenir naq shgvyr." BZT nggnpx bs gur Ybaqb srryf! Guvf vf nyzbfg rknpgyl ubj ur qbrf tb bhg—rkprcg gung jung ur qbrf vf abg shgvyr ng nyy.

Favorite scene: This episode has a few great lines scattered here and there, but not really any extended scenes that captivate me. If I can be permitted to link two short scenes across a commercial break, I’d pick Londo piloting the shuttle. He’s so clearly having a blast, but, whoops! he’s a little out of practice. Plus, there’s another great blooper involving this scene. Skip to 7:05 in the video below.

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Belly Dance Week 45 I honestly have lost track of "time" which doesn't surprise me as I'm not sure if I'm on week 45 or 48, and that's perfect. It means that I have been in my body and not in my head with calculations and configurations. My specific style of Egyptian Belly Dance has a cultural name that I find important to say, "Raqs Sharqi," because in North Africa, where belly dance originates, there is no word that specifically translates as "belly dance." As usual, the western world waters down truth in order for it to be more consumable to bland pallets that are too lazy to learn how to say words that involve the most unused neglected part of the body of native English speakers, the back of the throat where click sounds and other mother tongues stimulate energy to flow up and out. Heaven on earth. Light. No wonder people who speak native languages tend to be smarter. More energy gets to flow from the back of their throats and up into their brains, you see. That's one of many reasons I want to learn a cultural language: Igbo, Afrikaans, Xhosa, or Zulu. I want to learn how to use my whole back throat area for advanced energy and to communicate with indigenous people. What a gift. Kind of a segue, but also health-relevant: Deep throat work is not gross or nasty and we have to get used to threading intelligence about female body health into anything we are talking about and not po*rn-ify anything sensual or sexual. Because female health creates female vitality. Our female vitality not only makes us more aware, intuitive, and magical, it raises the vitality of our lovers, children, and community, all genders because generally, the mother is the first teacher to all. Deep throat connection is not only healing to the brain but also to the vaginal canal and cervix. Oral sex done with a grateful heart, whether sucking your lover's fingers or genitals, favorably changes the quality of your entire female body. In our most recent belly dance class, our soft aim was to bring sensitivity into our movements. "The divine is in the details," my teacher beautifully said, so we worked on recycling our energy from our feet (earth) to our shoulders and arms (tree branches). When you recycle your energy, you don't need to take/steal/manipulate in order to receive anything. You are capable of being filled up and energized off your own natural supply which makes you more magnetic to anything you desire. We also did sensuous movements that reminded me of one of my favorite cultural dances from Ethiopia, Eskista, that emphasizes intense neck and shoulder movement--I was so buttery while doing this because of my love for Eskista is tactile and deep. With all the ass and hip shimmies, breast shimmies, figure 8s, hip drops, and neck and throat opening and that intelligence invoked therein, I left class glowy, and that glow I inhaled even deeper as I biked home, allowing it to add value to my cells, tissues, and organs, and in how I love. More water in a world that is burning is also how we fight back and forward interests of our community and those we love. --India Ame'ye, Author

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Best Pakistani Drama Raqs-e-Bismil

Pakistani TV series have long been known for their distinctive storytelling, and “Raqs-e-Bismil” stands out as a shining gem among them. Airing in 2021, this gripping television series has won audiences over with its thought-provoking storytelling, stellar performances, and exploration of complex themes such as love and romance. love, spirituality and redemption. In this article, we dive into the world of “Raqs-e-Bismil” and explore the reasons that make it one of the best Pakistani dramas of recent times.

An outline of the plot

“Raqs-e-Bismil” revolves around the life of Moosa (played by Imran Ashraf), a rebellious and mysterious young man living in a conservative village. Despite being born into a religious family, Moosa’s unusual beliefs and actions created tension in the community. He falls in love with Zohra (played by Sarah Khan), a prostitute with a troubled past who dreams of a life beyond her current circumstances. Their lives intersect, leading to a unique and transformative love story that challenges society’s norms and prejudices.

Outstanding performance by Imran Ashraf

At the heart of “Raqs-e-Bismil” is Imran Ashraf’s remarkable depiction of Moosa. With his versatile acting skills, he easily brings the character’s complexities to life, making Moosa an unforgettable and believable character. From showing vulnerability to showing determination, Imran Ashraf’s performance elevates drama to new heights. Sarah Khan’s convincing performance

Sarah Khan’s portrayal of Zohra, a prostitute yearning for a life outside of her profession, is equally commendable. She delivers a nuanced performance that brings depth and realism to the character. Sarah’s chemistry with Imran Ashraf adds an emotional layer to their on-screen relationship, making it a memorable aspect of the film.

Redemption journey

One of the most fascinating aspects of “Raqs-e-Bismil” is the exploration of redemption and spiritual search. The characters begin a journey of self-discovery, seeking forgiveness and a chance to atone for past mistakes. The film weaves spirituality into the story beautifully, highlighting the power of repentance and the complexities of human nature.

Breaking down social stereotypes

“Raqs-e-Bismil” bravely challenges the stereotypes and prejudices of society. It addresses the stigma associated with prostitutes and portrays them as individuals with dreams, feelings, and desires, just like anyone else. The film encourages viewers to look beyond stereotypes and embrace empathy and understanding.

excellent cinema

The film’s cinematography and production quality add to its appeal. The stunning scenery, attention to detail and mesmerizing visuals immerse the audience in the world of “Raqs-e-Bismil”, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Conclusion

“Raqs-e-Bismil” is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that leaves a profound impact on viewers. With its rich storytelling, stellar performance, and exploration of complex themes, the series proved to be one of the best Pakistani dramas of its time. From defying social norms to celebrating love and redemption, “Raqs-e-Bismil” reminds us of the power of storytelling and its ability to challenge, inspire and entertain it equally.

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on the one hand, the allegorical 'coal mine' is on fire, and has been since the origins of the police as an apparatus. on the other hand, this is news because it's genuinely infectious.

the cops managed to ascribe mystical properties to a well-understood sedative with so much public buy-in that "magic airborne instant-death powder" is a major public scandal despite the medically available transdermal patches of the stuff taking 12 hours to kick in the whole way.

and they're doing this, it should be noted, at the same time they're moving to ban personal protections against inhalant toxins and pathogens, among a group that already dies in droves to COVID [boilerpate "in no cases do you 'gotta hand it to' a virus with a disproportionately high kill rate among indigenous peoples"]

so you KNOW they either know it's bullshit or simply value the +10% kill rate of their grenade-delivered gas weapons on civilian targets more

we ought to be doing Israeli shit to police and military families; we don't because that is the social class created by the state violence monopoly to do that shit to Palestinians en masse and us when it'd clear traffic for the Presidential motorcade, and the chemical/ballistic knowledge to put that kind of violence in the hands of the people is genuinely gatekept multiple times over even while your [redacted] uncle dribbles quips about "Chi-Raq" into the holiday stuffing

I'm so frustrated by the lack of response to the mass psychogenic illness of law enforcement officials claiming to suffer contact fentanyl poisoning. There were a few studies done that quietly concluded that it's not real, none of the cases were credible, and the symptoms most closely resemble a panic attack or somatic episode.

No one is connecting this to systemic issues in police training and culture and no one is treating this as the canary in the coal mine it is.

Modern police training is functionally cult indoctrination, and intentionally cultivates paranoia. Police learn that everyone is out to get them, danger lurks around every corner, and their only job is to make it home alive after their shift.

They then enter the body of police culture, where questioning the bad behavior of fellow officers is at best strictly socially punished and at worst can get them killed, where they are constantly vigilant to say the right things and portray the right beliefs.

Suddenly, after generations of mainstream culture being generally supportive of police, in the midst of an anxiety-riddled pandemic, there is a highly-publicized backlash against law enforcement. Regular people are saying ACAB, calling cops fascists and murderers and wife-beaters. They're posting officers' service records on social media. Police, unwilling to believe they are evil, experience a cognitive dissonance backlash effect and cling to beliefs that contradict reality.

No one should be shocked - and no one should be hesitant to say - that there is a mental health crisis in law enforcement. They are paranoid, hyper-vigilant, and mired in cognitive dissonance. They have guns and virtually unchecked power to enact violence in their communities. Making up delusional stories about fentanyl is a pretty mild outcome compared to what we should be expecting from these circumstances.

Police aren't just bastards. They're a danger to themselves and others.

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What is Photo editing?: A definition

What is photo editing? The Photoshoots are only part of creating an image. A skilled photo editor can take a good RAQ image and use a myriad of techniques to create a stunning photo. Pre-processing can enhance what you did capture and create effects that aren’t always needed in the photography studio.

This is true when it comes to ecommerce product photography that can seem creatively limiting.

Curious about post-processing and how you can use it to improve business? Get a refresher on the others of photo editing and learn about what a photo editor is and how to incorporate photo editing into your business.

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What is Photo editing?

Photo editing is the act of image manipulation and enhancement. This process is usually done with a digital photo editing software and photo editing can involve basic tweaks like when you resize images and crop or adjust saturation.

Some image editing techniques are done manually, while others are conducted through automated photo editing software and tools. Most edits to digital photography involve some one or some photo editing programs. Some edits are even done offline on actual photographs, posters and printed collateral without any image editing software.

Other terms for photo editing include:

Image editing

Image/photo manipulation

Post-processing

Photoshopping

Photo/Image enhancement

The Importance of Photo Editing

Editing helps you find the truth and get the good image possible, as close to what you imagined when you took the photo or good perhaps. Nice photographers can hone and emphasize their personal style and for businesses editing helps cement branding and optimize for business goals.

Photo editing is important for ecommerce companies. Image quality directly affects people’s opinion of the product and sales numbers.

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What are the different types of photo editing?

There are some ways to edit a photo- some simple and others more complicated.

More people can figure out simple photo editing techniques on their own-though this does require time and patience. More complex adjustments may require dedicated programs with specific photo editing features of hiring a professional editor.

Simple photo editing techniques include:

Straighten: Align your image for a balanced composition.

Crop: Remove unwanted areas to focus on the subject.

Resize: Adjust image dimensions for specific uses.

Noise Reduction: Minimize graininess, especially in low-light photos.

White Balance: Correct color tones to make whites appear truly white.

Sharpen: Enhance details and clarity in your image.

Contrast: Adjust the difference between light and dark areas for more depth.

Exposure: Brighten or darken the overall image to achieve the desired lighting.

Lens Correction: Fix distortions caused by the camera lens.

Color Adjustments: Modify hues, saturation, and brightness for a better look.

Background Remove: Isolate the subject by eliminating distracting backgrounds.

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Anathar complex techniques include:

Clipping Paths: Create precise outlines for detailed selections.

Drop and Reflection Shadow: Add realistic shadows or reflections for depth.

Portrait Corrections: Retouch skin, eyes, and features for flattering results.

Photo Stitching: Combine multiple images to create a panoramic view.

Adjustment Text and Visuals: Integrate text overlays or graphics effectively.

Photo Masking and Layers: Use layers for non-destructive editing and advanced effects.

These techniques range from basic adjustments to more intricate edits, allowing for a variety of creative outcomes!

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Pixel editing and parametric image editing

Two menthods of digital photo editing are pixel editing and parametric editing. Let’s go at their definitions:

What is pixel editing?

Pixel Editing refers to the process of manipulating individual pixels within an image. This technique allows for precise control over the appearance of an image, making it possible to alter colors, shapes, and details at a granular level. Common applications of pixel editing include retouching photographs, creating detailed artwork, and performing tasks like removing blemishes or adding textures. Software like Adobe Photoshop is widely used for pixel editing, providing tools like brushes, erasers, and selection tools for fine-tuning images.

What is parametric image editing?

Parametric Image Editing involves editing images based on parameters or settings rather than directly lie the pixels. This approach allows for non-destructive editing, meaning the original image remains intact, and changes can be adjusted or reverted at any time. Parameters might include settings for exposure, color balance, sharpness, and other effects. Tools like Adobe Lightroom and Capture One utilize parametric editing, enabling users to apply adjustments in a more flexible and reversible manner, often resulting in a more streamlined workflow for photographers.

Photo Editing HistoryEarly Techniques (19th Century)

In 1860s: The advent of photography began with basic darkroom techniques. Photographers would use manual methods to adjust exposure and develop images.

Montage: Early photographers like Oscar Gustave Rejlander and Henry Peach Robinson created composite images by combining multiple photographs.

The Darkroom Era (20th Century)

1920s-1930s: Techniques like dodging and burning were used to enhance contrast and exposure in black-and-white photographs.

Film Manipulation: Photographers experimented with physical alterations, such as scratching negatives or using various chemicals for effects.

The Digital Revolution (Late 20th Century)

1988: Adobe Photoshop was released, revolutionizing photo editing. It introduced layers, selection tools, and numerous filters, allowing for advanced manipulation.

1990s: The transition to digital photography led to new editing possibilities, making tools more accessible.

Online Editing and Social Media (2000s)

2000s: Online platforms like Flickr and Instagram popularized photo sharing, leading to a demand for easy editing tools.

Mobile Apps: The rise of smartphones resulted in apps like Snapseed and VSCO, allowing users to edit photos on-the-go.

Current Trends (2010s-Present)

AI Integration: Recent advancements have seen the integration of artificial intelligence in editing tools, automating tasks like retouching and object removal.

Parametric Editing: Tools like Adobe Lightroom emphasize non-destructive editing, allowing for flexible adjustments.

Collaborative Editing: Online tools enable multiple users to edit and share images simultaneously, fostering collaboration.

Examples of Photo Editing

There are so many ways to photo edit, and everyone has a unique approach. You might see examples of photo editing on YouTube or social media photo editing.

Here are some example of photo edits the team to path have simply for ecommerce brands all over the world:

Background removal

Photo retouching

Ghost Mannequin

Editing Product Photos

Product image will almost always require or benefit from pre-processing. One of the main things you want to be mindful of is especially consistency if you’re working on multiple products for the same company or are providing several types of photos of the same product.

Image Source

Brightness and exposure: If you didn’t nail the lighting, you can make substantial adjustments post shoot.

Background removal: This is a common edit for product photos, especially if you’re listing the item on Amazon, which has a background requirement white.

Color change: For products the cone is several colors, it’s important to showcase the variety.

Learn how to edit your photos

If you’re ready to learn how to edit your own photos, check this handy collection of Photoshop tutorials. Here are a few to get started with:

How to improve Photo Editing Skills-The Basics

Here are a few photo editing basics that will help you learn photo editing online just by reading this.

>>>The Behavioral Part

Before you start with the photo editing process, it is very importance to bring some skills to your behavior that will help you learn new things at ease, the skills include:

Patience:

Creativity:

Hit and Try Method

Time Management

Motivation

>>>The Practical Part

Once your master the behavior skills it is time to put the metal on the pedal on the practical skills of Photo editing including-

Choosing the correct image to be edited from the stock image.

Picking up the correct image editing software as per your abilities and requirements

Try to achieve the manual way of tweaking the image and keep the use of filters to a minimum.

Set up your own photo editing flow to cover each part of the image accordingly.

Try to master the layering and masking technique for photo editing.

What is photo editing? FAQs

How can I edit a photo for free?

You can edit photos for free using online tools and apps like GIMP, Canva, Pixlr, and Snapseed. These platforms offer a variety of features without any cost.

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What is digital marketing and why is it important

Digital marketing is the practice of promoting a product, service, or brand to a large audience using digital channels, platforms, and technologies. Unlike traditional marketing, which relies on physical media, digital marketing campaigns are primarily executed online. There are various types of digital marketing, including search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, content marketing, social media marketing, email marketing, affiliate marketing, and online PR. We are all aware of the trend of digital technologies all over the world. Nowadays, companies need to engage in digital marketing activities to promote and increase their business. Let's take a look at a few points that explain the significance of digital marketing for companies.

Digital Marketing Increases Business Reputation: Digital Marketing helps to attract targeted audiences to a particular business. By using its techniques, Digital Marketing can make it easier for audiences to find and track your business online or offline. With very little effort, your business can reach more potential customers, including unexpected ones. These activities can automatically increase your business's reputation.

Digital Marketing Builds Trust: Trust is a critical aspect of any business. Many companies focus on building trust to increase their sales. Digital Marketing plays an important role in building trust regarding your brand. It can build trust in different ways, such as using Social Media Reviews, product ratings, etc.

Digital Marketing is More Profitable Compared to Traditional Marketing: Recent surveys have stated that Digital Marketing is much more profitable when compared to offline or traditional marketing. Because Digital Marketing requires less assistance, we can implement various techniques within very low cost. Digital Marketing is much more profitable in terms of both time and money.

Digital Marketing Converts Strangers into Customers: By using Social Media Platforms, Digital Marketing can reach a larger audience. Every business has a specific targeted audience and tries to reach them. With the help of Digital Marketing techniques, you can reach strangers and make them your customers. Be active on Social Media and make your business pages attractive. The rest will be done by Digital Marketing techniques.

Digital Marketing Ensures Communication with Customers: Any business will be more effective if you have communication or interaction with your customers. By interacting with your customers, you can learn about the positive aspects and drawbacks of your business. Moreover, your clients will suggest some more effective marketing strategies. All of this is possible only when you implement Digital Marketing Techniques for your business.

Digital Marketing Engages Customers through Social Media Networks: Social Media platforms engage social media users in different ways. Digital Marketing uses the same concept for business pages. By creating attractive business pages, Digital Marketing enables customers to engage with business websites.

Digital Marketing Can Reach Mobile Customers Easily: Nowadays, many businesses are done through mobile marketing. All individuals use mobile phones, and only a small percentage of customers use desktops. It is impossible to reach every customer with offline or traditional marketing. Digital Marketing can complete this task very easily within a fraction of seconds.

Digital Marketing Has a Tracking System for Customers: In general, it is difficult to maintain the track of customers in traditional marketing. When it comes to large-scale industries, we often miss some customer details while maintaining the track. But Digital Marketing helps us maintain customer records digitally. Tracking customers through Digital Marketing is safe and reliable. At RAQ Designs, we make strategies according to brand needs and provide complete digital marketing services.

At RAQ Designs, we make strategies according to brand needs and provide complete digital marketing services.

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Babylon 5 Rewatch - TKO

This is a post I originally wrote several years ago for Mark Oshiro’s Mark Watches blog. I don’t really plan to edit them before posting, so there may be some references that don’t make sense. If you see words that look like gibberish, they are actually rot13, which was our way of discussing spoilers. There are plugins you can install to decode the text (Cryptext is the one I use), or you can copy/paste to rot13.com, or just ignore it.

Ugh, it’s the boxing episode. Is it written down somewhere that every sci-fi TV show has to have one of these? (I think this may have been another one I missed on my first run—either that, or I had managed to block it from my memory by the time I got the DVDs years later.)

I don’t like the main plot of this episode at all. And it’s not just that I’m not a fan of stories about people beating each other up for sport (although that’s part of it), but I don’t think this particular iteration of the trope was handled particularly well. It looked to me like they were going for a particular message, and they not only failed to achieve it, but they kind of ended up advocating for the opposite?

Look, Walker Smith is clearly depicted as a racist. He keeps calling aliens “snakeheads,” which is obviously supposed to be a slur; he acts like he’s doing everyone a favor by condescending to participate in the Mutai, when in fact, they are the ones who would be doing him a favor; and he disrespects the Muta-Do to his face and never seems to regret it for an instant, despite the fact that he has just sunk his chances for a comeback. I think the episode is trying to show us that by participating in the Mutai, Walker learns the error of his ways and comes to respect these aliens that he before saw simply as a means to an end.

AND YET. The episode never calls him on his racist attitudes, and he is never forced to suffer any consequences for them. On the contrary, he is rewarded! He is rightly denied entry to the Mutai, but then the secret to participating anyway is handed to him on a silver platter. Then, despite being constantly warned how tough the Mutai is and how humans don’t stand a chance, he manages to hold his own against, not just a random fighter, but their undisputed champion! I guess his arrogance was justified after all! /s Just think how much more satisfying it would have been if he had lost miserably and been truly humbled by the experience. I think that might have gotten the point across. This ending? Not so much.

Also, there’s a little subplot in here about some of the Mutai participants (or fans?) accusing Walker Smith of cultural appropriation. The thing is, this is exactly what he is doing! He is attempting to use this cultural tradition for his own ends without any sort of understanding or respect for what it means to the people who created it. But instead of acknowledging this point in any meaningful way, the aliens who accused him are portrayed as unreasonable, violent, and dishonorable. Badly done, Straczynski. Badly done.

The subplot of Rabbi Koslov trying to get Ivanova to sit shiva for her father works better for me, although it’s not entirely without its problems. Look, Ivanova represses her feelings like a master, so while I disapprove of her rabbi’s meddling, I think he knows her well enough to see that she needs a push in this area. I also see it as totally believable for his character, as he admits himself in the episode. But I am glad that she calls him on it, and that the decision is ultimately hers.

Also, could Ivanova never cry again, plzkthx? Yvxr, sbe rknzcyr, ng gur raq bs frnfba sbhe? I can’t take it.

Favorite scene: The one where Ivanova admits to Rabbi Koslov why she doesn’t want to sit shiva for her father. We know most of this information already from “Midnight on the Firing Line” and “Born to the Purple,” but the way Ivanova lays it all out for us is really effective emotionally. Also, it’s a little thing, but I like that she assures him that it’s not because she has stopped being Jewish. Paired with the earlier question of whether the alien fish is kosher or not, it is obvious that this is an area of insecurity that has been brought up by the rabbi’s visit, and she doesn’t want him to go away with the wrong impression.

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I'd like to get this through by first saying that I am a Brown Asian. And I know 100% you’re not from how bigoted your statements are regarding the Asian population. And number two, I was literally not policing anybody on my original post. If you read carefully, all I was expressing was my frustrations as an Asian individual, on the Orientalist content produced by the Dragon Age fans. Nowhere did I ever say that people should stop drawing Orientalist artwork because Orientalism would still exist no matter what. It's literally a product of colonization by European powers to North African and Asian countries. So, I genuinely don't understand where my "policing" comes from in my post?

What were my statements regarding the Asian population exactly? Please, let me know, because I am pretty sure I only talked about characters in a video games and you policing people. Your post is pretty bad, doesn't answer even half of the shit that I was saying, puts straw man over straw man. I was tempted to not answer because of how angry it makes me to have my words being so disgustingly twisted.

You were not policing people over their art? I'm sorry, maybe I misread that part: "It’s absurd that I’m seeing artwork and fucked up depictions romanticizing Fenris’ slavery. When in DA2, he’s clearly traumatized by the way he was treated by Danarius. You guys know that slavery isn’t this, “Oooh sexy, this is my master” sort of situation, right? It’s torture, abuse, and an act of STEALING people from their original homeland." and also that part: "And? The way I’m seeing people interpret Dorian’s “silk dancing” line as “Look at me. I’m going to give you a raqs sharqi show” is baffling to me because the immediate association WITH A BROWN CHARACTER, to belly dancing, on a silly line that can literally be any sort of silk dancing show, only demonstrates that nobody can take Brown people seriously."

That is policing people. You are asking artists to stop doing what they're doing, to do things in a way that you personally agree with. You want to control what an artist can or cannot make as an art.

My post was to offer you other reasons why those things marginally happened (because it's not 10 posts that have those things, it's 2 or 3). This is nowhere such a big deal as you claim it to be and you still made a whole drama over it claiming that it only comes from one source (orientalism/racism). I offered you other alternative explanations as for why that happens, and I questioned why you focused so much on male characters to begin with.

I was not discussing any shipping war or any shipping stuff. That was not what my post was about, and you literally diverted that by creating an utterly useless "rebuttal". My post specified that people were romanticizing Fenris' slavery and his trauma through art. That deserves to be criticized, and it's not "policing" to criticize harmful depictions of suffrage. Criticizing racist behavior, IS NOT POLICING.

"If you don't do art the way I want to, you're a racist" is not policing behavior? It's not harmful, there are fictional characters, no real person has been harmed because Fenris has been displayed as a slave or Dorian belly dancing, I can assure you. People have the right to romanticize fictional characters struggles and trauma, no matter what you personally think about that.

As for shipping, I draw that comparison because it is the same shit. I don't like a thing, you don't like a thing, and the answer to that is to not seek it and go into another corner of the art that you want. I personally think that a real relationship between Fenris and Anders is harmful and pretty abusive, and I still don't go around forbidding people to ship them, or tell them that, if they ship it, it means they're abusive and romanticising abuse. That would be policing. Do you understand what I'm saying?

Also, I do not give a fuck about any of the things you mentioned regarding his tattoos or whatever, because again, that is not what the post was about. 💀

Your post was like "people are doing this because of that, it's bad" I answered "maybe they're doing this because of these other reasons?" You answered "this was not what the post was about".

Do you understand how moronic that part of your post is? My specific goal with my post was to tell you that MAYBE there are other reasons leading people to do art the way they do, that have nothing to do with orientalism. That MAYBE there are other reasons. Not EVERYTHING people do is about racism.

Orientalism 100% affects women. Where in the fucking world did I say it doesn't? Do you not understand that the belly dancing outfit that you see nowadays, was bastardized due to the French colonization of North African and Western Asian countries? And guess what? Belly dancing was (and still is) a common practice AMONG WOMEN. 💀 The belly dancing outfits you see today looks that way due to European colonizers fetishizing belly dancers, when it's just another form of cultural performing arts.

Where did I say that you think orientalism doesn't affect women exactly? Like, can you read? This is embarassing. I'm having a hard time understanding why it would be wrong drawing belly dancing. If you think that is done in a "bastardized way", I have a hard time understanding how you could know that from a drawing, which the purpose is to exaggerate movements to begin with, and that it uses real life people who are doing the actions to actually know how to draw it. Here is an example of a video from a guy dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2fUbld3x9I

And a picture of Dorian Pavus doing it, the only picture referencing directly to belly dancing that I could find. https://www.deviantart.com/isaacjcurran/art/Tribal-Fusion-Belly-Dancer-Dorian-539491825

Now I'm not an expert, but there is nothing "bastardized" about it, it looks overall accurate, and his outfits also doesn't really look abnormal. Could you explain to me what is bastardized from the picture?

I just happened to mention the guy characters from the Dragon Age games because those were two that popped up in my fucking head. It's not like I can list 500 million issues about the entirety of the franchise within the matter of one post analyzing the behaviors of the fans, but also the Orientalism and Islamophobia in the games themselves.

Okay, I just found it strange to focus on men, but you explained to me, now I understand better. See this is how a normal conversation usually goes.

Also, in what bubble do you genuinely think that because Tevinter is hot, it's completely justified to draw Dorian in a belly dancing outfit. Tevinter is based on the Byzantine Empire. You know, it being ROMAN??? And a part of the Byzantine Empire that was in some parts of WA and NA. But it was primarily the ROMAN EMPIRE. And you know? Italy is pretty hot. And many of the Tevinter Imperium's aesthetics draw directly from the Roman Empire, such as the buildings and the clothing of the magisters. And if Tevinter was based in an Asian country, they'd wear many layers, especially in a hotter environment because you're more prone to burning yourself by wearing fewer layers. I say this AS AN ASIAN FROM A DESERT LMAOOO.

Okay, so, I will preface it by saying that it's a video game. Orlaïs is supposedly France but you have many issues with the way they handled the culture and the outfits or architecture, because it's a fantasy video game. It's not supposed to be absolutely accurate for any of it, it only draws inspiration from it. Artists do the same, it's not unthinkable that in a place such as Tevinter there could be belly dancing. It being hot would make it a better place for that, because in order to see the movements of the torso/belly, you have to be in very light clothes. You probably couldn't do a good belly dancing show outside in Ferelden, unless you're very motivated and don't feel cold. There is a climatic reasons for which specific cultures developped those dances, that can be related to the temperature (though I am no expert in that regard). Also, in video games, hot = less clothes. It's a known thing. It doesn't mean that I personally think that real life people don't wear clothes in hot places. There is a difference between fiction and reality, and fiction doesn't have to follow reality.

Now, yeah, Tevinter is based on the Byzantine Empire. I have a shiny link for you in regards to real life history: https://www.greeksongs-greekmusic.com/tsifteteli-the-greek-belly-dance/ It is totally possible that Tevinter people does tsifteteli. I'm not an historian, and I'm pretty ignorant of it, but it's not a surprise to me that culture mixed, merged and influenced one another during the long period of the Byzantine empire. So yeah, it's possible, even by drawing influences from real life.

Idk what sort of warped perception you have of the Asian population, but we genuinely do not walk around in belly-dancing outfits. I might as well start riding a magic carpet and rub a magic lamp to get a jinn out to grant me 3 wishes.

Never implied that at all.

It's an ignorant comment to make because it is 100% because Dorian is Brown. Why else would people draw him in belly-dancing clothing? The Gerudo people in BOTW (who are BROWN TOO), also wear Orientalist clothing based on Asian countries. And people have drawn NSFW of the Gerudo people, specifically from BOTW in their outfits from the game.

And yet you have no evidence of that at all. As long as you don't, I'm not going to believe you, and I'm going to call you out on your bullshit. Are we not allowed to draw brown people in NSFW outfits if they have a fantasy outfit that makes you think of a specific real life culture, is that what you're saying?

Also, it's rather concerning that you're directly exposing yourself in my reblog, by calling the Gerudo Link outfit "hot", because there are countless critiques by Asians and North Africans, telling you all, that the outfit subverts their culture in a stereotypical manner that puts a false definition of the outfits they all wear from those regions. WHICH, IS AN ISSUE FROM ORIENTALISM. I am not going to accuse you of fetishizing the Gerudo Link outfit, but you are literally perpetuating and continuing that behavior that Orientalism literally encourages by monolithically sexualizing these people from these regions.

There are many shortcuts that you're taking in that part of your argument. You state that the outfits inspired by specific cultures in a stereotypical manner, is problematic. Okay. Do you go on that about, basically, all armors, all outfits ever done in games and cinema? Because none of that is ever accurate, everyone makes a stereotypical version of any outfits for any culture at any given time. Almost no game and no movie will ask a historian about what kind of clothes specific people wore before making those. For example, this channel specifically targets movies and dresses: https://www.youtube.com/@bernadettebanner

And you know what? They do this for science too. Basically, any kind of show and any kind of video game, will show anything inspired in a stereotypical manner. It's not specific to a culture. It's specific to stories being told. That is why it is important to distinguish fiction from reality, which I'm wondering if you can do at all.

Gerudo has no affiliations to any real life culture. It's a bunch of Japanese people who were like "yeah let's put a buff women only city with light clothes under the sun". They didn't think "oh yeah let's put that specific part of the world in a city there". Link isn't going to a real place of the world, so obviously you're going to have things that are not like a real place of the world.

Now, for sure, I fetishize Link. Link in gerudo outfit is hot, but so it Link in a dress, or with high socks, or any kind of feminine outfit that is typically wore by real women. By your standard, does that mean I fetishize women? No, women are not their clothes. So even if I took your stance, and thought that, games/tv show are showing specific groups of real people in a stereotipycal way, I still wouldn't think it's fetishizing that group of people. Because people are not clothes. People are not their culture, it's a social construct.

However, we agree that if I was going to, let's say, Egypt, and demanded/thought that everyone there wore outfits similar to Ancient Egypt, and prayed Egyptian gods, that would be pretty racist and pretty much orientalism.

I'm feeling very generous, so I'm going to give you this. As something to read. You're welcome btw. <3

The specific issue described in this book, is that art that despicted specific cultures, were shown in a way to orientalise them. This is not about fictional content, this is about art depicting real life content. It's out of the scope of this discussion. I would agree with you that if you did a documentary about Japanese people, and showed them as samourais and geishas, it would be racist/orientalism. The same way that if you took a picture, ONLY of specific Japanese people wearing traditionalclothes to show it as being "the reality of Japan today" it would be racism/orientalism. Dragon Age and Breath of the Wild are not a real place with a real culture and a real group of people displayed. If you think any of the culture in DA is representative of real life cultures of any time period anywhere, you are a moron.

You could argue that Disney Aladdin is orientalism because it claims to be in a real place at a specific time period and it depicts it in a way that is inaccurate. I would agree with that. But not Dragon Age.

The way some of this fandom draws the Brown DA characters (and or has Brown playable characters themselves), is giving me an ick.

It’s like, they’re all drawn in this colonialist Western-lens of Brown people, where they’re all seen as “exotic” and “foreign.” Especially, with how some of the fanartists draw, specific Brown characters, in belly dancing clothing. When that specific version of belly dancing clothing, was introduced by French colonizers who were blatantly sexualizing the “Oriental” population.

This doesn’t seem to only pertain to Brown populations from West Asia, some of Central Asia, or South Asia, but also in Southeast Asia and with Indigenous populations in North America. It’s extremely WEIRD to see how some of the characters that you guys make, have little to no clothing compared to your whiter characters.

It’s incredibly dehumanizing to see any Brown character, in any form of media, as this sex object. And quite frankly, makes a LOT of us, uncomfortable that we’re seen in this fetishistic point of view.

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Thank you for the ask!!!

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He walks back in to the apartment with lemon wallpaper he’s grown to love. He’s come back to visit for his best friend and brother’s wedding. How could he miss seeing the man he grew with in the CFD get married to the love of his life. Being able to walk down the isle with the love of his own life was also a perk.

Sylvie comes out of the bedroom and immediately spots him. Running to greet him with jump hug. He stumbles but just for a second. After a quick make out like a couple of horny teens they separate.

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RAF sends Typhoons to Romania to carry out a reinforced air policing mission

Typhoon jets and personnel from the British Royal Air Force (RAF) are being sent to Romania to join the NATO air policing mission in the Black Sea region.

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 03/27/22 - 2:27 PM in Military

Four Typhoon jets in deployment of Royal British Air Force (RAF) Squadron 3 (RAF), Coningsby RAF Base, will conduct the NATO air policing mission from Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base on the Romanian Black Sea coast.

The mission is supported by 150 employees of the Wittering RAF Base, who form the headquarters of an Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW). The staff recently received training at the RAF Operational Training Center in Leeming.

“The United Kingdom remains committed to the security of NATO and Europe in the face of Russian aggression and the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine,” said UK Armed Forces Minister James Heappey. “Operation Biloxi is a long-standing NATO mission and the Royal Air Force is playing a central role in security and deterrence in Europe.”

Air policing is a purely defensive operation and a permanent NATO mission that began in 1961 during the Cold War. The mission ensures the safety and integrity of the airspaces of all members of the NATO Alliance. Airspace is monitored by operations centers and where the need for an interception is assessed, NATO aircraft can be activated as part of a Rapid Reaction Alert (RAQ). The United Kingdom supports Romania by increasing its own capabilities.

The implementation of the RAF in Romania was supported by personnel from Expeditionary Logistics Squadron No. 1 and Mechanical Transport Squadron No. 2, part of the RAF Support Force formed in 2020. Both squadrons prepared and transported equipment and supplies to maintain and sustain Typhoon jets during the mission.

"The arrival of our personnel and equipment in the region highlights the RAF's continued commitment and contribution to NATO's air policing mission in Romania," said Air Vice Marshal Phil Robinson, Commanding Officer of Group 11. "During the unfolding, we will work alongside our Romanian and other NATO partners, allowing the fulfillment of the mission and protecting and reassuring our allies, while creating trust and maintaining deterrence.

Operation Biloxi is the British name for NATO's air policing mission - it is the fourth time since 2017 that the RAF has conducted it. The NATO mission improves national air policing conducted by the Romanian Air Force and will see the RAF Typhoons mirror the Rapid Reaction Alert mission that is routinely carried out in the United Kingdom.

This deployment is an addition to the long-standing continuous missions carried out by NATO Allies throughout Europe's eastern flank.

Tags: Military AviationEurofighter TyphoonNATO - Air Policing MissionRAF - Royal Air Force/Royal Air Force

Fernando Valduga

Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in a specialized aviation magazine in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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