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[stormvanari]

brain is screaming at me to make Underground and Paranormal Rescue Teams (URT and PRT) from the RCP summoning circle

help /j

[unusualtfs]

The Roommate Compatibility Program

this is my first time posting something like this to tumblr, hope it's an enjoyable read !

Arthur and Jimmy may have had the same last name, but that was the only thing they had in common.

Arthur Lee was, by all accounts, a nerd. When the Asian math major wasn’t dutifully taking notes on complex equations at his lectures or studying in silence at the library, he could usually be found holed up in his dorm, gaming until the wee hours of the morning. His only extracurricular activity to speak of was his weekly participation in the Chinese Student Union, if by “participation” one meant “sitting in the back of the room and not speaking to anyone.” His naturally pale skin was made even more so by a lack of sunlight, and his messy black hair resisted any attempt at styling. Short, shrimpy, and gay, he had clearly never seen the inside of a gym. In short, he was the exact opposite of his roommate.

Jimmy Lee was everything Arthur was not. Tall where Arthur was short, buff where Arthur was skinny, popular where Arthur was friendless. The straight white jock spent his days living out the all-American college fantasy — playing sports, pumping iron, and partying all night long. Of course, that hardly left any time for Jimmy to work toward his comms degree — but that hardly mattered, because everyone knew he was as dumb as a bag of rocks. His brutish Neanderthal features, extensive body hair, and blond buzz cut only added to that impression.

Maybe it would have been unrealistic to expect Arthur and Jimmy to be friends, but certainly no one could have anticipated the sheer antipathy that defined their roommate relationship. Arthur’s reasons for hating Jimmy were predictable — he was dumb, loud, and obnoxious; he left dirty clothes and sweaty exercise gear everywhere; and he stank up the dorm with his alpha musk. Jimmy equally couldn’t stand his prissy, prudish roommate. Arthur nagged him constantly, and he shot down all his invitations to work out or go out. Not to mention, he forbade Jimmy from getting laid while he was in the room, which was all the time. Nothing said unsexy like the presence of a judgmental Asian nerd hunched over his gaming PC at two in the morning.

Needless to say, it was not an ideal situation for anyone. So when a flier for the Roommate Compatibility Program was slipped under their door one evening, their interest was piqued.

Having issues with your roommate(s)? The Roommate Compatibility Program is here to help! Our trained experts use scientifically proven methods to ensure you and your roommate have a lifelong bond. 100% success rate, guaranteed!

In a rare moment of agreement for them, they decided they had nothing to lose.

That was how they found themselves entertaining a stranger in their dorm the next day. The man, who had introduced himself as “Mr. Thompson-Filipowski, from the RCP — but you can call me Mr. T.F. for short” had shown up out of the blue, giving them no time to prepare. So now they sat in their respective beds, answering Mr. T.F.’s questions as he appraised their living space thoughtfully. He wore a loud blue suit and had in hand a clipboard that he occasionally used to jot down notes, but otherwise he had no distinguishing features to speak of. Everything else about him, from his build to his skin tone to his hairstyle, was somehow impossible to pin down. He must have just had one of those faces.

“Thank you, boys,” he said after he was done interrogating them about their (lack of a) relationship. “I just have one more question for each of you before we can officially get started.” He turned to Jimmy first. “Jimmy, what would your ideal roommate be like?”

Jimmy had to think for quite a bit at that question. Finally, he responded in his vapid baritone: “Uh, I dunno… I guess he would just, like, be my bro.”

Mr. T.F. nodded, scribbling something on his clipboard. “Okay, excellent.” He turned to the Asian nerd next. “And Arthur, what about you?”

“My ideal roommate would be someone who’s, well, similar to me,” Arthur said, wincing at how his voice still cracked at every word. “Someone who shares my interests, and who I can spend time with, and… yeah.”

Mr. T.F. returned to his clipboard. “Right,” he said. “So, to summarize — Jimmy, you want your roommate to be your bro. And Arthur, you want your roommate to be similar to you. Is that correct?” There was a strange weight to his words, exuding the sense that something significant was carried within them, but Jimmy didn’t register this and Arthur thought it irrational, so both roommates ignored it. They nodded.

“Excellent!” Mr. T.F. said, the ominous presence now gone from his voice. “Okay, so often what we’ve found at the RCP is that roommate incompatibility is often a case of misapplied expectations. Often, our roommates do meet our expectations, you just need to keep an open mind about it. I’d wager you boys have much more in common than you think.”

Arthur rolled his eyes and Jimmy audibly scoffed at that, but they both kept listening anyway.

“For instance, looking around your dorm room, I can tell that both of you have a pretty similar fashion sense, wouldn’t you say?”

Arthur wanted to protest that all of the clothes strewn about belonged to Jimmy, not him, but the more he looked, the more he realized that wasn’t entirely true. That jersey on the floor definitely belonged to him, as did the baseball cap hanging from his bed and the sweaty white socks next to his desk. In fact, now that he thought about it, roughly half of the clothing he could see actually was his. Huh, he supposed he did dress similarly to Jimmy, then…

“I guess so,” Jimmy said as Arthur was distracted. “It’s hard to remember whose is whose sometimes because we dress the same and wear the same size, huhuh.”

As Jimmy spoke, his words became reality. He didn’t notice, but he shrunk down a few inches from his previously monstrous height until he was just under six feet — still respectable, but no longer anything more. Meanwhile, Arthur rose dramatically to meet him, until they stood at the exact same height. Since the two were equally small and shared the same taste in schlubby, sporty clothes, they essentially owned one wardrobe between them, borrowing and swapping constantly — although what looked tight and well-fitted on the muscular Ajimmy was loose and baggy on the lanky Jarthur. Curiously, the shirt Jarthur currently wore was the one item of clothing he wore that didn’t update itself to match his new reality; as such, it was now uncomfortably small on him.

Mr. T.F. continued, “And judging by the sports gear and gaming equipment in here, it looks like you also have similar interests, isn’t that right? Have you ever tried bonding over that?”

Again, it seemed Mr. T.F. was mistaken. Yes, their room indicated their respective interests in fitness and video games, but those interests were far from shared. Jarthur wanted to correct him, but then he had to reconsider. While he wasn’t into sports like Ajimmy, he certainly knew his way around them. He got as hyped as any other guy watching the Super Bowl, and he had fun whenever he was invited to play a quick game of basketball or soccer.

Meanwhile, Ajimmy was trying not to laugh at the implication that he liked video games. What did Mr. T.F. take him for, some nerd like Jarthur? But now that he thought about it… he did have fond memories of owning his bros with his mad gaming skills. He didn’t really want to call himself a gamer — he wasn’t into any of that anime or Nintendo kiddie shit. But Madden, CoD? Yeah, he fucked with those.

Imperceptibly, the dorm room shifted to match the roommates’ changing interests. Posters of popular players duplicated themselves from Ajimmy’s side of the room and pinned themselves into the wall above Jarthur’s bed. At the same time, the gaming computer vanished from Jarthur’s desk, swiftly replaced by a small TV between their beds. Well-used controllers popped into existence, one for each of them. The roommates themselves weren’t spared from the wave of changes, either. The tan leached out of Asjimm’s skin until he was quite pale, although not unhealthily so. Meanwhile, muscles made themselves known for the first time all across Joethur’s body. He was still lanky, but there was a definite sculptedness to his body that had never been there before, demonstrating his newfound appreciation of physical activity and straining his shirt even further.

“Yeah, all the time,” Joethur responded to Mr. T.F.’s questions. “I can destroy Asjimm at basketball in real life and in 2K,” he bragged.

“As if!” Asjimm retorted good-naturedly. “Next time, I’m kicking your ass, nerd!”

Joethur laughed. He may have had some problems with his roommate, but their shared competitiveness was not one of them.

“Ah, that’s lovely to hear,” Mr. T.F. said, checking a box on his clipboard. “The best way to become closer is to spend time together, after all. But that should be easy for you two — I’d imagine your class schedules are quite similar, since you’re in the same major.”

What was Mr. T.F. talking about? Joethur had never taken a comms class in his life, and Asjimm would certainly never be caught dead in a math classroom. But then Joethur went over his class schedule in his head again, and he realized that he did share most of his classes with his roommate. There was Accounting 101 on Mondays and Wednesdays, and Entrepreneurship every Thursday morning… In fact, aside from Joethur’s one math class and Asjimm’s lone comms class, their schedules were identical! But how could that be the case…?

“Well, I mean, yeah, I guess we do,” Asjimm said. His face twisted into a cocky smirk. “But just between you and me, it’s not like we bother to show up to class most of the time, right Joethyr?”

Everything suddenly snapped into place for Joethyr. Ausjim was right, of course — being a business major required confidence, charisma, and leadership skills more than anything else, and both Joethyr and Ausjim had that in spades. It certainly didn’t require studying or smarts, which was fortunate for Joethyr, as his brain was rapidly shrinking to match his meatheaded roommate’s. In fact, it was even smaller than Ausjim’s — he had scored highly enough in high school math that he was able to take an elective comms class for an easy A this semester, while Joethyr was being forced to struggle through calculus for a second time.

Records across campus rapidly rewrote themselves to reflect this new reality. Ausjim’s grades rose slightly, even as Joethyr’s GPA dropped from a 4.0 to a 2.0 — but whatever, C’s got degrees. In turn, the two roommates underwent their own changes. Joethyr’s unkempt hair retreated into his skull, leaving behind a slick fade. Moreover, the spark of intelligence retreated from his eyes, leaving them dark and hard. Ausjim’s hair experienced the opposite change, growing out into an impeccably groomed quiff that perfectly framed his face, neutralizing his unattractive Neanderthal features. His body hair also faded into nothingness, leaving him totally clean-shaven. The business classes he was taking had taught him the importance of presentation, after all.

“Yeah, bruh,” Joethyr agreed, now speaking in the same vacant timbre as Ausjim.

“Well, how do you boys spend your time then?” Mr. T.F. prompted. He was nearly at the bottom of his checklist — this far into the process, he didn’t even need to guide the roommates’ transformation. Their new personalities had largely subsumed who they used to be, and would be happy to fill the remaining gaps by themselves.

“Isn’t it obvious, bruh?” Ausjim said. “The gym — duh! Gotta get those gains!”

At his roommate’s proclamation, Joethy underwent a startling change. At last, his muscles ballooned all across his body until they were identical in size to Ausjim’s. No longer did he have to settle for merely toned — he was well and truly ripped. So dramatic was the change that his shirt was instantly torn apart, revealing his glorious pecs and washboard abs for the world to see. The Asian hunk subconsciously flexed as he thought about his answer to Mr. T.F.’s question, realizing something funny in the process.

“Hell, we probably even spend more time at the Chinese Student Union than class, right bruh?” Joethy nudged his equally jockish roommate.

The word “Chinese” resonated in Ausjin’s mind as he experienced sudden changes of his own. His lush hair was quickly thickening and inexorably staining itself midnight black. And as for the rest of his body, his lack of hair down there became much easier to maintain, as he naturally had less of it. Meanwhile, his facial features were shifting all at once — brow softening, nose broadening, eyes narrowing, lips plumpening. Eventually, they settled on what the rest of his body had already become — a carbon copy of his roommate.

“Yeah, bro, totally…”

At the word “bro,” the roommates’ final changes began. The physical refinements were over, but there was still work to do mentally. Ausjin’s brain was purged of the faces of his former family, their white features morphing into far more familiar Asian ones. Fond memories shifted as his mother’s famous meatloaf became her authentic dumpling recipe, and the destination of his childhood summer vacations was corrected from Europe to China. Through it all, he remained the dumb, popular jock he had always been. That was also true of Joethy, who could no longer remember being a lame, skinny nerd. Nights spent studying were replaced with nights spent partying, and members of an extensive social circle easily entered the parts of his brain that had never experienced true friendship. His memories of his family remained the same, however — with one key addition. The newcomer’s face was blurry, but the more that he focused on it, the more familiar it seemed. Almost like… his own face…? Or was it Ausjin’s face? That seemed closer, but… 

By Joethy’s side, Ausjin found his memories haunted by an identical face. The two jocks sat there in dumbfounded silence, both trying to recall who it was that featured so prominently in their memories. What was his name? Not Joethy or Ausjin, but rather… rather…

“Joey! Austin!”

Joey and Austin Lee snapped back to attention, refocusing on their strange guest.

Mr. T.F. chuckled, putting his clipboard away. “You boys zoned out there for a sec! It’s okay, I’ll get out of your hair soon. I just have one last question for you — are you getting along as roommates?”

“Well, of course we’re getting along, bruh!” Austin exclaimed.

“We’re basically the same person already!” Joey finished his twin’s sentence with a pure, dull guffaw.

Because it was true. Joey and Austin Lee were clearly cut from the same cloth: The identical twin Asian jocks were both brainless, buff, bisexual business-major bros. The only appreciable difference between the twins was their hairstyles. Austin fancied himself a pretty boy, spending hours by the mirror meticulously maintaining his gelled hair. Joey, meanwhile, rocked a utilitarian crew cut, confident enough to put his angelic face on full display. But other than that, they were totally inseparable — everything they did, from working out to gaming to partying, they did together. (Rumor had it that they even fucked together, only bringing a lucky girl or guy home when he or she was willing to share.)

“Great to hear that! Thanks for participating in our Roommate Compatibility Survey, you two — although I don’t know what results we were expecting from twins like you… Anyway, have a great one!” As Mr. T.F. exited the room, he allowed himself one last glance back at the Lee twins as they mindlessly bantered. Both of them had certainly gotten their wishes. Joey was exactly like Austin, and Austin was exactly like Joey, and they were certainly each other’s bros — in both senses of the word. Another success for the Roommate Compatibility Program.

As soon as the door clicked shut behind Mr. T.F., the Lee twins promptly forgot he had ever existed, returning to their existences as paragons of young Asian American masculinity.

“So, what’s the plan for today, bro?” Austin said. “Hit the gym, then hit the streets?”

Joey smirked, admiring himself and his twin in the mirror. “You know me so well, bro!”

[themoldinyourlunchly]

RATING RCP SHIPS (RESCUE TEAMS)

for my first relevant post, i’ll be rating robocar poli ships that i see (either here, twitter, ao3, anywhere), anyways remember, this is only my opinions!

POLROY (Poli x Roy)

you all know this ship, i’d say its the most popular ship on the fandom! personally, i’m inclined to say i like it! a classic in the entire fandom… their dynamic is literally the most focused on in the show…

solid 8/10

ROYBER (Roy x Amber)

now i see this one everywhere on tumblr, and i have to say its pretty cute! roy and amber definitely had their moments (especially in that one family episode) and their dynamic is arguably better than polroy

9/10 luv it

Helly x Droney

this ship exists? they’re confirmed to be children (atleast in helly’s case, droney is similar to him) so i don’t feel really good to be putting them in overly romantic situations (kissing and stuff) but you do you i guess… this is still cute though, liked their interactions in the desert rescue special

5/10 i dont know where

Roy x Helly

i saw this one a couple of times on wattpad and i was like “what”, anyways…

-1/10 personal bias

Roy x Mark

i can say this is a fun rarepair! their interactions are pretty limited, but its a rarepair for a reason, i could imagine them together though

6/10

Poli x Bucky

this one at first i was like “i don’t understand” then i rewatched the episode and i was like “ohhh”, not gonna lie, like mark and roy, i could see this..

6.5/10

SANDBER (Sandy x Amber)

they NEVER interacted before, so we can only imagine what they would be like, personally, they would be all shy around each other…

6/10

Jin x Stacy

another rarepair huh, this is very cute! their interactions are short and sweet, not my cup of tea though

6/10

extra notes: for some reason i never see poli x amber, i thought it would be common around here…

[bulgariandeficit]

SOME THINGS 🚓🚒🚑🚁👧🏼

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My name is Kalin, no other names please! I am from Gabrovo, Bulgaria, so my second language is English (excuse my mistakes if there are any). My pronouns are they/them. My birthday is on July 13. I talk about/draw RCP (Robocar Poli).

(I also like hetalia, but that’s only exclusive to my twitter)

In RCP, I mainly draw Jin because she’s my favorite character (but I barely post about her becsuse I have too many drafts...) but Lifty is cool too!

I’m keeping my tumblr generally worksafe, but watch out for mentions of gore, NSFW, and adult stuff.

TAGS 🔖

#asks - me answering asks

#kalin art - my art

#kalin talking about stuff - talking about stuff, obviously

DNI 🚫

There really isn't a dni... I don't care if your a weirdo, proshipper and whatnot, just don't be an ass or a zionist (This has to be said.)

SOCIALS 🗣️

(Note: Twitter and Insta are separate from my real accounts, these are like alternate accounts, hence the little followers and following.)

italiandeficit on AO3 (watch out, 18+), Instagram and Twitter (no posts on insta tho)

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[polina-tvorozhok]

.*First Seeds Of Family*.

Hey everyone, Polina's here! Inspired by the "memories meeting the star" I've decided to start my own lore rp. Together with @lunar-rcp -to whom I'm wholeheartedly thankful for taking part in this project- we'll be telling the backstories of our favourite characters. Here you will be able to find all the chapters, and the post shall be updated as the story progresses. Please note that the story contains mature topics that can make you uncomfortable (SA, description of injuries and violence, mental illnesses, suicidal thoughts, bullying, conversation on other mature topics) If you find yourself disturbed by such themes, you are suggested to skip the rp.

Enjoy your reading.

Chapter 1 - The Alleyway

On a sunny spring day, a bus arrives in the center of Brooms Town. Jin Lee, a seventeen-year-old Chinese student, tries to find her way to her hotel. That's when she first meets Poli, a young rookie just about to finish his first year in the police academy. Having exchanged a few words, the two don't realize that they're about to meet again but in a much darker place.

Chapter 2 - Settle in, Daisy!

Around a week after the accident, Poli visits Jin in the local hospital. Very soon the two teens reach the police station. The girl sheds light on what has truly happened in the alleyway. Taken aback by her situation, the rookie offers Jin closure in a very unexpected way.

Chapter 3 - Peeking into your Garden of Life

After a week since Jin's moving has passed. The two students are trying to coexist with eachother, which proves to be a struggle. As the two go about their day, they find out about eachother's hardships.

Chapter 4 - Flower of ill

After overworking himself for a long time, Poli gets severely sick as he starts developing rust. Thankfully, Jin notices the symptoms early and it is up to her now to care for him. What could possibly happen while treating a sick, stubborn robocar?

Chapter 5 (Stay tuned!)

Chapter 6 (Stay tuned!)

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡Thank you for reading!♡*⁠｡.

[daily-rcp-poli]

✦ ‗ Announcement !!

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☆ hey there, rcp fandom! I was thinking about doing RP events on a schedule, I thought it would be really fun with daily blogs & asks! ☆

✦ ‗ HOW IT WORKS . .

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• I will do polls on fridays between two rp events that you can vote for, the one with the most votes wins! Fear not, the other prompt will be done but at a later time.

• After the voting, I'll make an announcement about when the RP starts on saturday. From there on, the rp event will take up a week until the next one!

• During rps, you can roleplay in the reblogs or asks.

• You can still send Poli asks even if it isn't about the rp event, and I will answer them still. And daily poli pictures/videos will still be a thing!

• RPS will be based on my rules. If you break the rules during rp, I will have to block you.

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poli, signing off!

Note: This will start next week!

[lunar-rcp]

Welcome to..

THE ULTIMATE RCP CHARATCER BRACKET!

i've been always been curious, which charatcer is considered to be the best one out of all? we all have favourites, but which one is the most prefered out of all?

so.. I set up a little thing for all of us to vote on. And before you ask ; "But lunar, wouldn't it be obvious if a rct member wins?" I'm aware with how popular they are! If they go against a side charatcer, that side charatcer will also get the prize of the best side charatcer.

one rule ; no arguing! this is all for fun. without further ado,

NOTE ; Droney is squeezed in with Roy & Keaton. For that day, that will be a poll with 3 choices to pick.

Which do you prefer?

. . day one ! SchoolB vs Posty .

[stargirlie-sharon]

RCP Experimental Origins AU - Character Bios

this "fanfic"(?) is written in the perspective of jin's father (guess what i still haven't thought of a name for him 😃). this will just be about how he views the robocars and will be revealing some traits about them.

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Robocar Subject Notes. (001 - 004) (planned for more subjects to be made).

Subject 001

Vehicle type: Police car.

Gender: Male.

Behavior: Very quiet and seemingly confused about most things, but obeys orders and cooperates with experiments well. Cares for his fellow subjects and often tries to calm down 002 whenever he's acting up. So far has good behavior.

Risk of being dismantled: Unlikely.

Subject 002

Vehicle type: Firetruck.

Gender: Male.

Behavior: Seems to be the strongest robocar we have. Has tried multiple times to break out from his testing room and escape the lab, so the staff has needed to reinforce his room with stronger material and install bars. Has shown aggression towards staff, but has yet to attack a member directly. Has the worst behavior out of all the subjects.

Risk of being dismantled: Likely.

Subject 003

Vehicle type: Ambulance.

Gender: Female.

Behavior: Caring towards the other subjects, especially 004. Acts like a maternal figure to him. Surprisingly respectful to staff members like 001, unlike the rest of the robocars. Has shown signs of fear towards staff during experiments, so it's clear that they intimdate her. However, all signs of fear cease when staff interacts with 004, and she shows protectiveness for him. Complies with experiments well.

Risk of being dismantled: Unlikely.

Subject 004

Vehicle type: Helicopter.

Gender: Male.

Behavior: Has attempted to fly away from staff members when an experiment is about to be conducted with him. We have needed to confiscate his propeller on most occasions because of this. A mindset of that of a child, and is mentally fragile. His conpanion subjects are like maternal/older sibling figures to him, especially 003. Has once tried to escape the lab with 002, but has obviously failed.

Risk of being dismantled: 50/50 chance.

"Mr. [REDACTED], Subject 002 is trying to escape again! Orders?"

"Ah.. just leave him be in his room. We've already reinforced his room anyway."

"Sir! The bars are already being quite damaged!"

"... *sigh* Okay, try to shut him down for a little while. Use whatever things you can find that can restrain him, and while he's out, replace the bars with stronger ones."

...

"Hey- hey! Calm down, 002! They're going to shut you down soon!"

The police car did as well as he could to hold back 002 from escaping, 001 was just barely holding him down. He knew if he kept this behavior up any longer... who knows what could happen. The firetruck was about to be sent to his testing room, and he snapped.

"I don't care, I need to get out of here!" The firetruck did his best to get out of the police car's grasp, but he was already using every bit of strength to hold 002 down.

"No! You need to stay calm, you've kept up this behavior for long enough, just imagine what those humans could possibly do to you if you try to escape again!" 003 exclaimed, clearly worried and afraid for 002.

"I- I'm scared..." The young helicopter gripped onto the ambulance's arm tightly, not knowing what to do.

002 looked at 004, his gaze softening. "...I'm sorry. I just- I- I'm tired of being stuck in here all the time."

"Hey, it's alright. All of us feels like that anyway, you're no different." 001 says reassuringly. "Come to think of it... these subject names we have don't exactly roll off the tongue."

"Huh? What do you mean by that?" 003 asks, tilting her head in confusion.

"What I'm trying to imply is that these names that we've been given don't exactly feel right to me.. to me, it makes us feel like we're nothing but toys. What if we give ourselves our own names?"

"You know, that's not a bad idea.."

...

(A/N sorry i was gonna write down the part where they give themselves their names but i got lazy, im sorry shshsh)

[rryeongchaes]

you scrambled my brain with this one rcp…

yeji being upset about not being able to keep their scents on her, she just wants her girls IM SICK.

the switch from a cold, rough chaeryeong, to the shy, sweet ryeong has me in a chokehold. her duality is so insane, i love it when people take note of that.

ryujin not knowing what was going on is so silly, go knows what was going through her head when she walked in.

…did the frozen yogurt melt.

<🐞3

that is the exact response i wanted >:)

ikr yeji..they aren’t in a conventional type of relationship, that comes with some drawbacks and now that i plan to explore a bit more into that, this felt like a good starting point

chaeryeong yup, wanted to keep that soft edge to her because she can be cold and calculating when wants, but also is super soft as is everyone in dlc (dw she has me in one too)

ryujin was probably like: of course they’re at it again smh <3 (I did have a bit more dialogue planned when ryu came in but it just wasn’t working, so i scrapped it and saved it for later)

nope, ryu had the foresight to put it in the freezer before heading up to them. she’s a smart gal.

thank you so much for reading! always a delight to see you drop by :)

[bllsbailey]

NBC's Steve Kornacki Throws Cold Water on Kamala Harris' Chances

Joe Biden’s presidency is over. It’s now a half-dead vessel, much like the man himself, but Democrats appear overjoyed that Vice President Kamala Harris is taking the 2024 Democratic mantle, though it’s not like Joe had much choice. He had to back Harris if he bowed out. The disunity he sowed by remaining in the race led to an unprecedented fracturing of the party not seen since 1968. Harris is the only person who could legally inherit his war chest. If he couldn’t run for a second term, maybe he could work on bringing the party back together. Harris’ ascension has led to over $250 million in donations, another damning sign that Biden likely would have run out of juice in the final and most critical phase of the 2024 election. 

Yet, NBC’s Steve Kornacki threw cold water on the Harris candidacy, namely that she’s untested. She dropped out before the start of the primaries in 2020; Tom Steyer’s campaign lasted longer than hers. She’s also equally unpopular as Biden and owns the same record. Kornacki noted that “hope” more than numbers is inflating Democrats’ hopes of keeping the White House in November (via RealClearPolitics): 

— RCP Video (@rcpvideo) July 22, 2024

There'd be no real parallel for Biden exiting at this point. He's the presumptive WH nominee (meaning: won needed delegates in primaries) and no one in that position has withdrawn in the modern era. For that matter, no major party WH nominee has ever dropped out.— Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) July 2, 2024

Trump 47%, Harris 46%.  In the same set of polls, when it was Joe Biden, 47% for Trump and 45% for Biden.  The Democratic number on average goes up from 45 to 46. I think it underscores for Democrats, they view this move as something that's going to improve their chances in the general election. That is based more on hope than it is on the numbers right now.  You go another level deep in this and you've got the favorable, unfavorable. The basic impression people have of these candidates here. For Joe Biden, these numbers have looked like this for a long time. Very, very bad numbers. 36% favorable, 57% unfavorable. Again, in an average of polls over the last month.  What's the difference with Kamala Harris? Again, not much of a difference. From 36% favorable to 38%, 57% unfavorable down to 52%. That's still a majority of voters saying they have an unfavorable impression of Kamala Harris.  Throw up Donald Trump's numbers for comparison, he's at 41% favorable, 55% unfavorable. All three of these figures with a majority of voters saying that are unfavorably impressed by them.  So, again, from the Democratic standpoint here, they think Harris being reintroduced as a presidential candidate, getting a different look, they think these numbers can improve for her, both in the favorables and in the horse race against Trump. But we don't know. As you say, she has not really been tested. Her name never got to a primary ballot in 2020. She dropped out a couple of months before that. 

Yet, Trump has a coalition where he could have an approval rating in the 40s and still win due to how his base is distributed. Trump voters live in areas where elections are decided. It’s something that David Shor, a liberal data scientist, has mentioned, adding that the Trump coalition is very efficiently distributed geographically. Harris has the coasts and the Acela Corridor, and even they might become just as depressed as they were with Biden once Harris devolves into a cackling idiot, which is something that everyone knows, including Biden’s staff.

[libertineangel]

What about the RCP? They have been hanging up posters in my neighborhood regularly

They're the local chapter of the IMT/RCI, whichever country you're in - all the different national branches rebranded to call themselves RCP instead of their individual local names (Socialist Appeal, Fightback etc) in advance of the IMT's relaunch; when I'd only heard about the allegations against Fightback in Canada I'd hoped it was a problem localised to that branch, but knowing similar shit's happened repeatedly in IMT parties on multiple continents makes me distrust the whole organisation.

The recruitment meeting I mentioned was for the south London branch of the RCP, the people seemed nice enough and there's every chance they don't notice the high-control group nature of the organisation, but throughout the meeting (which was only a day and a half after I gave the site my details, the local recruiter and branch secretary together meeting with me specifically) I could tell they were fundamentally trying to sell me a membership - their description of the '92 split that formed the Socialist Appeal was far more charitable than my interpretation, and they blamed other parties' issues with abuse allegations (e.g. Comrade Delta) on a lack of proper commitment to good Marxist principles which is plainly bollocks. I think it's also worth noting that just a few days ago they added me to all the local WhatsApp groups as a member even though I haven't spoken to them in several weeks and never actually joined the organisation, which reeks of desperation in a way that's both alarming and just kinda sad.

And, of course, one mustn't overlook just how stupid it is that an ostensibly serious revolutionary party in 2024 seems to genuinely believe that the best means of building a revolutionary movement is to sell a bloody newspaper, I explicitly asked in the meeting what day-to-day membership entailed and I honestly don't remember any other actual activities; I never read their whole handbook 'cause it started sounding unavoidably cultish (always be a good representative of the party at all times in person and online, the local branch meeting is the most important thing you can do and you should never miss it for anything other than priority party actions, blah blah blah) but going to their meetings and selling their paper seems to account for pretty much all of their activity.

[light-everything-in-pink]

uhhh

Notes:

WTPB means "When The Past Bites", although its other names, POLI or "Price Of Lethal Information" and BR or "Broomstown Redux" fits more. POLI refers to the amnesia aspect of the AU, specifically Poli's amnesia he doesn't even know exists (of course), and BR refers to 100% more lore, citizens aren't that dumb but still are kinda, and lots of casual ✨homophobia and ex-friends drama✨

The DLSS blog will also feature the kids in the series (+ ones in the main) as highschoolers...and also ships. I mean, even if I don't get crushes, highschool crushes exist, and so does shippers.

The OC blog will be both a long-running RP taking place both at the past and present of WTPB, and she's (supposed to be yellow) not the only one here. Featuring closeted gays, people led astray, and a centipede on H4R way.

Modfall had the DLSS (+ main) human kids as highschoolers, so it will have the same notes as #2, although just a little bit...weird. After all, it was crossed with Homestuck, and casual violence exists. Features Homestuck terms modified a bit, implications of stuff (mostly a later thing), people dying for the plot and emotions, and constantly switching between Polroy and Royber, maybe even settle for both (how? Timeline fuckery)

Also, AMA :3

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The MRCP PACES June–August 2024 Exam Booking Window is About to Close: Important Information for Foreign Medical Students

Are you a prospective foreign medical student getting ready for the MRCP PACES exam? I have some crucial news to share with you. The MRCP PACES June–August 2024 exam application deadlines have been issued by the Royal College of Physicians. As of right now, candidates for the MRCP PACES programme can begin submitting their applications until February 26, 2024, according to the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).

MRCP PACES Exam

The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills — PACES), the third and last step towards becoming a proud member of the RCP, is intended to assess the clinical knowledge and abilities of trainee physicians aspiring to advance to higher specialised training (ST3). Prior to taking PACES, you had to have passed the Part 1 written test within the previous seven years. The exam establishes strict criteria to verify your proficiency in a variety of abilities, guaranteeing that you are prepared to offer patients the best possible care.

What’s involved in PACES?

Your proficiency in performing critical clinical tasks is evaluated. This half-day assessment is conducted in a clinical environment, such as a hospital or clinical skills centre. There are five clinical stations with either trained surrogates or patients with specific conditions. Two impartial examiners will watch and assess the candidates’ performance at each station.

Things to take note while applying!

Applicants may use the MRCP (UK) application website to submit their applications. Upon successfully confirming their reservation, candidates will receive an admission document with details on the day and venue of the exam. Recall that RCP reserves the right to adjust the exam dates as needed. The MRCP exams are scheduled to take place in June through August. Any day within the assessment period, including Saturdays and Sundays, may be the exam day.

In order to be eligible for the MRCP PACES exam, you must submit your application by the deadline. RCP will not accept applications sent after February 26. For this reason, if becoming a doctor in the UK is your dream, don’t forget to submit your application on time.

Make contact with StudyMRCP for advice if you need any help scheduling a test. Our team of professionals can help you make the correct decisions.

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GoldenEye 007 (N64)

Original Release: 1997

Developer: Rare

Publisher: Nintendo

Platform: Nintendo 64

The classic, popular game. I will be looking at a few different versions of GoldenEye, including playing it in an emulator specifically made for GoldenEye, so to be able to compare I opted for a close-to authentic experience, playing in the original resolution with the original controls, not taking advantage of some of the special options that I didn’t experience originally with the game.

GoldenEye took the world by storm, being one of the most famous Nintendo 64 games, particularly for its multiplayer, which was added at the last minute. Four people can kill each other in custom built arenas (some unique, others adapted from main levels) with different weapon selections and character choices. A lot of my time was spent with the singleplayer campaign.

I had very vivid memories of the Dam level. I got the N64 and the game for Christmas when I was 10 years old. I read all of the briefings and instructions and set about playing the game. I instantly loved it, even though I died a lot. I did encounter a frustration which most other players didn’t, which meant I spent all day on the one level.

The briefing said to use bungee rope to jump off the dam. This wasn’t in the inventory like other gadgets (like the covert modem), so I figured you had to find it. I scoured the level many times. Eventually, I gave up and just ran off the dam to kill Bond, which triggered a successful mission.

Next up is Facility, which felt colossal to me. There was so much to explore, including lots of side rooms, not to mention the joy of trying to headshot the guard in the toilet only to shoot his hat off, with him not reacting. Getting from the first area to the second area felt like a puzzle, even though it was just using a console to open a door.

Because I was playing on easy, I kept bumping into Dr Doak on some attempts, but not others – he seemed to be in different places. I had no idea what his purpose was until much later. GoldenEye is all about solving objectives and then reaching the end of the level. I love the idea of extra difficulty being done via extra objectives, but I personally dislike that this is also tied to stronger and deadlier enemies.

After a few more great levels, giving us some unique locations, we get to the level I replayed the most as a kid: Frigate. The idea of a having access to a full ship was great, and it felt like there were lots of ways to approach this one. The Phantom gun was also ultra cool. Here you have to reuse hostages, but luckily you have time to react, even with the N64 controls.

Playing GoldenEye when it came out felt great. Playing it using one of the default control schemes now feels extremely awkward. Dual analogue controls feel great for FPS games, but this used a stick and C-buttons. Even then, a setup close to now isn’t possible. turning left and right is linked to the the same section as moving forwards and backwards. GoldenEye did have something very close to modern day shooters – however, you needed to play using two controllers.

Each level manages to create a unique feel, either through level design or objectives – even when returning to Surface and Bunker. Another highlight was Archives, which looked great. Loads of people complain about protecting Natalya, but the main trouble was finding her when she ran away or accidentally shooting her yourself. Incidentally, Natalya is absolutely deadly in the Jungle episode, taking out enemies relentlessly with her super powerful magnum.

The train level is another favourite level. Even though it’s a straight line, there’s just a charm about it. Not even my complete inability to aim properly with the laser watch at the end dampens my fun of the level.

On that note, the weapons are very satisfying to use (apart from the KLOBB). They have great sounds and all have a unique feel to it. I loved the RCP-120, especially when you could duel wield them. You could only duel wield if you killed an enemy that was doing so, but it felt so satisfying using two guns at once.

After a great climax in the sky, I was very happy with GoldenEye. However, there were two bonus levels. Over the next few years, I finally completed Secret Agent and got access to the Moonraker level (my favourite non-GoldenEye Bond film when I was younger, mainly because of space). I never managed 00 Agent as a child, though, so the final level (plus the customisable difficulty mode), was stuff I only read about in N64 Magazine. Of course, there was still the multiplayer to play, and some cheats to try and unlock.

Finish levels on certain difficulties in certain times and you’ll unlock cheats. The game was clever in that most players would likely unlock some simple ones – such as DK mode – by playing normally, while things like invincibility and all guns were very difficult. Eventually, cheats to unlock the cheats were found and I was able to mess around with them.

I think the level and objective based structure of GoldenEye still holds up, and I wish more modern games would utilise it. Aspects of Goldeneye have definitely aged badly, such as the controls, but the game oozes charm that helps to counter it. With a few small tweaks, even those aspects can be fixed for a very enjoyable game.

One last thing I do need to mention: Grant Kirkhope’s soundtrack for this game is phenomenal, with a ton of great tracks. While the graphics may have aged, GoldenEye still sounds amazing.

Where to buy GoldenEye 007

GoldenEye is currently the only James Bond video game currently available officially. An emulated version original N64 version is available for rent on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Switch Online Plus subscription, while an Xbox Series port is about as part of an Xbox Game Pass subscription, or you can buy a digital version of Rare Replay, which includes a copy of the Xbox Series version of GoldenEye as an additional download.

Other versions

These will all have their own articles

GoldenEye 007 (XBLA)

GoldenEye 007 (GEPD 1964 Emulator)

GoldenEye 007 (Xbox Series)

Similar games

There are multiple GoldenEye related games that are not based on the N64 game. These are

GoldenEye 007 (SNES concept)

GoldenEye 007 (Tiger Handheld)

GoldenEye 007 (Virtual Boy)

GoldenEye: Rogue Agent (GameCube)

GoldenEye: Rogue Agent (DS)

GoldenEye 007 (Wii)

GoldenEye 007 (DS)

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Roseville Kindergarten | abbaroseville.com.au

The roseville kindergarten program provides children with an educational experience that can prepare them for a lifetime of learning. It includes specialized learning experiences and social and emotional activities to ensure that students have a well-rounded education.

The Roseville City School District plans to expand its kindergarten program across all 14 of its elementary campuses next school year, according to a press release. The program will include an extra 54 days of instruction.

Pre-K Programs

Pre-K is the ideal setting to test the waters of education and to foster the curiosity of our youngest learners. With a plethora of programs to choose from, roseville kindergarten has your child's best interests at heart. Whether your child is learning the ins and outs of math and science or discovering how to socialize with peers, you can be confident they'll get the most out of their experience at RES. Our seasoned professionals offer an array of engaging and educational programs geared toward helping children make the most of their precious years. For instance, there's a special program dedicated to encouraging students to take advantage of their individual strengths and to learn from one another, while our small class sizes and individualized attention allow for a more personalized education experience.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Roseville kindergarten students are provided with opportunities to learn about their interests outside of school, build mentoring relationships and develop a sense of community. These extra-curricular activities are vital to student development and can help them achieve their academic goals while also building self-confidence.

RCSD offers a variety of extra-curricular programs that include sports, art, music and academic support. These programs can be helpful to both students and teachers alike.

The RCSD music program is designed to provide students with a broad repertoire of musical pieces and theory at age-appropriate levels, as well as skills that they can use in future learning experiences. This includes music history and basic musical concepts such as note names, tempos and dynamics. Children are introduced to music through songs, and they continue to build their knowledge of music through the use of workbooks and classroom participation. During this time, they also begin to learn how to play the soprano recorder.

Staff Members

Roseville kindergarten is staffed by passionate professionals with a deep interest in early childhood education. They are dedicated to capturing the momentum of curiosity and involving parents in every aspect of the child’s learning.

Teachers are licensed and fully fingerprinted as required by the State of California

Licensing. They are also committed Christians and have a heart for serving children.

The staff members at RCP are trained to meet the social, emotional and physical needs of each child. They are also trained to provide a play-based curriculum that encourages independence and self-expression.

Nicole first joined the preschool as a participating parent in 2016. She was very familiar with Bev Bos’ work and knew that she wanted her own children to attend Roseville Community Preschool. She is very thankful to have found a program where children can truly PLAY and where community is so strong a focus! She is excited to have the opportunity to serve at RCP in 2020.

Getting Started

Kindergarten chatswood is an early childhood program that serves students 2 to 5 years of age. It provides a variety of learning experiences, including Religion, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Physical Education.

The goal is to create a positive environment that will encourage your child’s interest in learning and help them develop a love of school. Each class is staffed by a fully credentialed teacher and a full-time instructional assistant who are committed to helping your child reach their educational goals.

To get started, the 1,000 Books Foundation recommends that you read to your child at least one book per night before they enter kindergarten. This will help them develop language abilities, enhance social skills and enrich their lives. It also helps them learn that reading is fun and can be a valuable tool for life. Check out their online library to find a free book you can read with your child before they start school.

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CAN’T PAY YOUR TAXES?

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO!

TAX RELIEF BASICS

How it begins: financial problems, so you either (1) do not file the tax return, or (2) file the return but don’t pay the balance due. Not to worry, you tell yourself, next year will be better. Now it’s years later and a Certified letter arrives from the IRS, and the threats start, and maybe it is even to the point of a bank levy or wage garnishment. Now the IRS is wreaking havoc on your financial life and you simply do not know what to do.

We know what to do: We have helped thousands of our clients through this exact situation or very similar situations. Don’t fear, there is a light at the end of this tunnel.

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1. Know Why you Owe

The first step is knowing why you owe and if you agree with the amount owed if you have received a tax bill.

2. Tax Compliance

The next step in resolving your tax issue is to get into “tax Compliance.” Compliance means that you have filed all tax returns due for the last 6 years and have made your current tax payments. Once you are in tax compliance we can now work on resolving your the tax issues.

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Payment Plan

A Payment Plan is an agreement to pay the taxes back over time. There are three variations of the Payment Plan: Regular, Streamlined, and Partial-Pay. Which type of agreement works best for you will depend upon your personal circumstances and current financial situation. This is something we can help you determine when you are ready.

Currently Non-collectible Status

Currently Non-collectible status is when the IRS determines that you are unable to make current tax payments due to financial hardship. When a taxpayer is deemed non-collectible the IRS will file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien to secure the Government’s position but will not take additional enforcement action to levy assets or income streams.

Offer-in-Compromise

An Offer-in-Compromise is an agreement which the IRS agrees to accept less than the total amount owed to it and the taxpayer agrees to pay the amount negotiated, as well as maintain his or her tax compliance for 5 years after the acceptance of the Offer-in-Compromise (“Offer”).

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