#season 8 senior staff

[nomnomroko]

also have an end of year Legacy art dump

[willowsnook]

back to each other

request from @heavierthnheavenly

lewis hamilton x rosberg reader

please don’t leave

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“Happy 30th my sweet sister,” Nico yelled at you as everyone cheered while you blew out the candles.

“Thanks, Nico,” you replied, catching your breath. 30 was here, and honestly, you felt like this was the beginning of the rest of your life. You remember thinking back when you were 23 that life was going by so fast and that you needed to accomplish x y, and z, but now that you hit this new milestone, you realized how young you really were.

“What’d you wish for?” Your best friend asked from next to you. Before you could answer, Nico jumped in.

“Hopefully a husband so she can stop mooching off of me.”

“Hey,” you said pouting. “I gave you back your credit card last year.”

Nico and your friends laughed and you felt filled with love from the people surrounding you. You posted a cute picture of the cake to your Insta story and grabbed a glass of wine to drink with your friends. They were going through all the standout guys you had dated in your 20s.

“Remember that one guy from the US who was the hockey player?”

“Biz?” You asked, thinking back to when you briefly lived in NYC. You’d met him at an event you had planned for the Rangers and were immediately charmed. He was the life of the party; dumber than a rock, though.

“I think he was definitely the funniest guy you’ve ever dated,” Nico said. Nico had met him once and was fascinated by the way he talked. The Canadian accent mixed with that hockey slang was like an alien language to your brother.

“Until he couldn’t keep it in his pants,” you reminded everyone. It was never serious between the two of you so you weren’t that heartbroken at the time, just mildly irritated.

“You need an older man,” your friend said and everyone nodded their heads in agreement. Your phone buzzed against your thigh and your eyebrows furrowed while looking at the notification.

“Speaking of older men, guess who just slid up on my story?”

“Who?” Your brother asked.

“Lewis,” you said, slightly confused. “He said ‘happy birthday sunshine, hope you had a day filled with those you love.’”

“I didn’t know you guys talked,” Nico said, trying to keep his voice casual.

“We don’t,” you said reassuring your brother. “Nothing more than pleasantries when I see him at races.”

While Lewis and Nico had mostly mended their relationship, it was still a sore subject in the family. It was a long time ago but you remember how he went from being someone that was like an older brother to you to someone whose name was forbidden to speak. Now when you saw him it was slightly awkward for you at least. You could tell he always wanted to speak more but you came up with any excuse to cut a conversation short.

“He’s just being friendly,” you said, pushing it to the back of your mind.

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The last two weeks of your January were spent in Italy, and you really wished you could have been here in the summer instead, but duty calls. Working for an event marketing agency, you had garnered quite the reputation in your 8 years working for them and were now in charge of a lot of VIP events.

Ferrari had hired your firm to plan their season kickoff party and you had been ran ragged the past couple of months putting things together. You flew out 2 weeks in advance to be on the ground for finishing touches and you were proud of what your team accomplished. It was lavish.

Donning a floor length, black dress, you grabbed a champagne flute off a passing waiter, eyes scanning the room. Because of your seniority, you weren’t necessarily in charge of anything day of, but you couldn’t help but keep an eye out on how things were going.

The main ceremony went on without a hitch, people enjoyed their dinners, and now a DJ started a set for those who wanted to stay late and party. You made one last round, checking on your staff that was here before heading to the coat check. While waiting for the woman to retrieve your coat, you felt someone come up very close next to you.

“Leaving already?” Lewis asked, and you turned to take him in. He was wearing a fitted suit, the color of his new team, and a small smile.

“Yeah, my team has it under control,” you responded politely before turning to grab the coat.

“Please don’t leave,” he said, surprising you. “You always leave when I try to talk to you.”

“You know why,” you responded quietly and his eyes softened.

“That was a long time ago,” he murmured. “One drink.”

“Okay,” you said giving in. He still had the same effect on you that he did when you were 13 and hopelessly in love with your brother’s best friend. The need to please him still existed deep in your soul, even though you had tried to push it down. Nico wasn’t the only heart that Lewis had broken, intentional or not.

His hand rested on your lower back as you let yourself be guided back into the event with him and to the bar. You ordered a glass of wine and could feel the weight of his stare on the side of your face. Turning to look at him, he still didn’t say anything, it was like he was memorizing every inch of your face.

“You look beautiful tonight,” he said and you blushed, looking away.

“Thank you, Lewis,” you said back, voice wavering. You cursed yourself internally for still letting him have this effect on you.

“How long are you in Italy?” He asked.

“Just a couple more days, then back to London,” you told him and he tilted his head, thinking.

“Can I take you out?”

You stared at him dumbfounded, a small smirk working it’s way onto his face.

“Like on a date?”

“Yes.”

“Why?” You asked and he chuckled.

“I want to spend time with you,” he said, simply.

“I think the last time we hung out one on one, I had just turned 21,” you said, reminiscing.

Something had shifted back then when you had reached your 20s. Lewis had started to look at you in a different way. Suddenly you weren’t his friend’s little sister anymore, you were a grown, beautiful woman. You had danced the line with him between being friends and something more that season, but as his and your brother’s relationship quickly deteriorated you stepped back.

“Those were good times,” Lewis said. “Sometimes I think about what would have happened between us if things had gone differently at Mercedes.”

His admission made your body heat up and the way he was looking at you didn’t help.

“Too late now,” you whispered and he shook his head.

“I don’t think so,” he said. “I’ll pick you up from your hotel tomorrow afternoon.”

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Lewis had texted you in the morning to wear something warm but casual so you picked out a soft white sweater to pair with jeans. After getting ready, you called the person that you needed to tell about this so that you could feel at ease.

“Hey y/n, what’s up? How was the event last night?” Nico said over the phone.

“It was good, everything went accordingly,” you replied nervous. “I talked with Lewis for a bit.”

The phone was silent and you sighed.

“That’s nice.” Your brother said tightly.

“He asked me to hang out while we’re both here,” you said quietly.

“Are you going to go?” He asked.

“If you don’t want me to Nico just say the word and I will cancel and we don’t have to ever discuss it again.”

The phone was quiet for a bit before he spoke again, “do you want to go out with him?”

“I don’t know,” you said sighing. “It’s complicated. I still remember what it felt like back then, and I haven’t had that feeling with any guy since. But then everything happened and it’s been almost ten years so I don’t know.”

“I don’t want you to put my feelings above your own happiness,” Nico said and you felt your eyes well up with tears. “Me and him are good okay? If you want to see where it goes, I’ll support you.”

“Are you sure?”

“Of course. I love you,” he said.

“I love you too, I’ll talk to you later.”

By the time you collected yourself, Lewis had texted that he was waiting outside so you headed down to meet him. He was standing outside his car, in a Tommy sweater, shades covering his eyes. His lips turned upwards as he saw you and he greeted you with a tight hug, kissing your cheek softly.

“Beautiful, as always,” he complimented and you smiled softly at him, blush filling your cheeks. He helped you into the car and you waited for him to get in.

“I thought maybe we could walk around the city and check out one of the art museums,” he suggested and you nodded. The car ride to downtown was quiet, soft music playing in the background as you stared out the window.

Cold air stung your face as you got out of the car but you didn’t mind, you loved the cold. You and Lewis started walking and small chatter took over the silence between the two of you. You told him about everywhere your job had taken you and what London was like now. He told you about some of the brand partnerships he was working on and how hard the last two seasons at Mercedes had been.

As you walked through the streets of Milan, you felt yourself relaxing more in Lewis' presence. His warm smile and easy conversation reminded you of the close friendship you used to have years ago, before everything got complicated.

"I've missed this," Lewis said softly as you strolled side by side. "Just talking with you, being around you."

You glanced at him, seeing the sincerity in his eyes. "I've missed it too," you admitted.

Reaching the art museum, you spent the next couple hours wandering through the exhibits together. Lewis was surprisingly knowledgeable about art history, and you found yourself engrossed in discussions about various paintings and sculptures.

As you exited the museum, the sky had darkened and a light snow was falling. Lewis gently took your hand, interlacing his fingers with yours. The gesture felt so natural, so right, that you didn't pull away.

“Why now, after all this time?" You blurted out.

Lewis was quiet for a moment before responding. "I've done a lot of reflecting lately. On my career, my relationships, the things that truly matter. And I realized that one of my biggest regrets was letting you slip away without ever exploring what could have been between us."

His words made your heart skip a beat. You'd tried so hard over the years to push down your feelings for Lewis, convincing yourself it was just a convenient crush.

“Lewis…,” you started but he cut you off.

“I want to try, y/n,” he said. “We can take things slow but I need to try.”

“Okay,” you whispered and he grinned.

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The next couple of weeks were spent texting each other back and forth; Lewis showered you with gifts sent to your London apartment: flowers, chocolate, food, and a paddock pass for the beginning of the season testing.

You ended up flying to Bahrain with Nico who had to be there for work and you could tell that he was still uneasy about what was growing between you and Lewis so you really didn’t bring it up.

Lewis was already at the track when you arrived, so you didn’t get to see him until the following day, which was fine by you. You needed a moment to calm your nerves and take in the environment. Anytime you had been at a race, it had been with a Mercedes pass around your neck, so Ferrari's red was a weird change. You ended up arriving at the same time as Charles Leclerc, whom you had met a handful of times over the years.

“Y/n, good to see you!” He exclaimed, eyes lighting up. “Here with Nico?”

“Lewis invited me actually,” you said and his eyes widened with surprise. “I don’t want to hear it.”

“I didn’t say anything,” he said smirking. “How does your brother feel about that?”

You shrugged, “He’s trying.”

Charles nodded and fell in step beside you, insisting you find him to meet his girlfriend, Alex, later on. When you reached the garage, you saw Lewis already in his element, arms crossed, talking to an engineer while looking over the car. Hearing Charles talking, he turned his head and a smile broke out when he saw you.

“Hi love,” he said as he got closer to you.

“Hi Lewis,” you replied, reaching your arms around his shoulders. His own arms wrapped tightly around your waist. “Ready for today?”

“Of course,” he said pulling back and smiling at you. “I’ve done this a couple of times now.

“Mmhmm, only a couple right?” You teased and he chuckled.

He led you over to near his car, finding a spot for you against the wall.

“I want you right here,” he instructed. “This way you are the first thing I see when I get back out.”

You rolled your eyes playfully, “such a charmer you are.”

“Only for you,” he teased back and you flushed. “I’m happy you’re here.”

“Thanks for inviting me.”

Testing was testing, and Lewis looked good to you; the team seemed happy in the garage, so you took that as a good sign. Sure enough, you were the first thing Lewis saw as he got out of the car.

“I have a bunch of meetings for the rest of the day, but I’d love if you’d join me for dinner with the team,” he said and you nodded, agreeing to meet him later. You left the garage to find your brother who was on a break from being on air.

“He looked good,” Nico said. “Weird seeing him in that car though.”

“I know, I really thought he’d never leave,” you said.

You and Nico chatted for a while longer about the day's testing before he had to get back to work. As you wandered through the paddock, you couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness about dinner with Lewis and the Ferrari team later.

When evening came, you made your way to the restaurant where the team dinner was being held. As you approached, you saw Lewis waiting outside for you, looking handsome in a typical stylish Lewis Hamilton fit.

"There you are," he said warmly, pulling you into a hug. "You look beautiful."

"Thank you," you replied, smoothing down your dress. "I hope I'm not overdressed."

"Not at all," Lewis assured you. "Come on, let's head inside."

As you entered the restaurant, you were greeted by the lively chatter of the Ferrari team. Lewis kept his hand on the small of your back, making sure you stayed close to his side. He let you pick where to sit and you sat across from Charles and his girlfriend.

The two of you hit it off, chatting throughout dinner with Charles chiming in or talking to someone else. Lewis was always quieter in big groups, so you were used to him silently observing. His hand rested on your thigh as he relaxed, gently tracing your skin.

Eventually, you got up to use the restroom, Alex following you.

“So how long have you guys been together?” She asked as you were touching up your lipgloss in the mirror.

“Oh we aren’t,” you replied to her surprise. “We are seeing where things go.”

She bit her lip, looking at you with a smile on her face.

“The way he looks at you,” she started and you met her eyes in the mirror. “It’s like no one else is there. Only you.”

You smiled to yourself thinking of that look you had caught on his face a couple of times tonight.

“I guess so,” you muttered lightly and she squeezed your hand.

Something shifted in you as you walked back to the table and you really looked at him as he lit back up at your arrival.

As you sat back down next to Lewis, you felt a warmth spread through your chest. The way his eyes crinkled at the corners when he smiled at you, the gentle pressure of his hand as it found its way back to your thigh - it all felt so right. You found yourself leaning into him slightly, drawn to his presence.

The rest of the dinner flew by in a blur of laughter and conversation. As people started to filter out, Lewis turned to you.

"Want to take a walk?" he asked softly. You nodded, standing up and saying your goodbyes to the remaining team members.

The night air was cool as you stepped outside, and Lewis immediately wrapped an arm around your shoulders, pulling you close. You walked in comfortable silence for a while, just enjoying each other's company.

"I'm really glad you came," Lewis said eventually, breaking the quiet. "It means a lot to have you with me.”

You smiled up at him, feeling a flutter in your chest. "I'm glad I came too. It's been nice spending time with you again."

Lewis stopped walking and turned to face you, his eyes intense. "Y/n, I know we said we'd take things slow, but I can't help how I feel. Being with you these past few weeks, it's like no time has passed at all. All those old feelings are right there on the surface."

Your breath caught in your throat as he gently cupped your face with his hands. "I'm falling for you all over again," he murmured. "And this time, I don't want to let you go."

Your heart was pounding as you gazed into his eyes. All the reasons you had pushed him away before seemed to fade away. This felt right. It felt like coming home.

"Lewis," you whispered, "I think I'm falling back in love with you.”

Instead of responding with words, he leaned in and pressed his lips to yours. You melted into the kiss, moving your lips slowly against his as he held you close to his body.

“I’m glad we found our way back to each other,” he murmured and you smiled softly at him. Holding his hand in yours as you walked back to the hotel. Love finds a way.

[writergeekrhw]

Can you tell us a bit about what the current climate is like for screenwriters in regards to the WGA strike?

ISSUES FOR WRITERS THAT ARE DRIVING THE WGA STRIKE:

I wrote about this when I ran for the WGA board, so this is mostly a cut and paste from my candidate statement. That said, some of the most pressing issues as I see them:

DECREASES IN WEEKLY PAY

Many TV writers are suffering financially due to shorter episodic orders. Twenty years ago, show orders were for 22, 24, or even 26 episodes per season. For producer level writers paid by the episode, this guaranteed a comfortable wage. Now season orders, especially on streaming, can be for as few as 6 episodes and are commonly for 8 or 10 episodes. Yet writers are still employed to work on these shows for months at a time. As a result of pro-rating episodic rates for a reduced number of episodes over a significant span of time, many mid-level writers now earn a fraction of the wages they would have gotten 10 or 20 years ago. In other words, per-episode pay rates have become outmoded and disadvantageous to writers.

STAFF WRITER SCIPT PAYMENTS

Little known fact: Staff Writers (the lowest ranking writers on a tv show) don't get paid extra for their scripts, which are charged against their overall pay. With shorter orders, Staff Writers often get hired for many less weeks, and sometimes they have to repeat Staff Writer multiple times before getting promoted. Staff Writers need to get paid script fees to shore up their salaries.

LOW STREAMING RESIDUALS

Streaming services currently pay much lower residuals than networks or traditional syndication, both on features and television episodes. This practice undermines the financial stability of writers and also reduces payments to our pension and health funds. When I started in this business, writing several episodes of a successful show, or writing a successful movie, guaranteed years of future income, helping plug the gaps between jobs. Streaming has greatly reduced this income source.

The Guild is fighting for significantly higher streaming residuals, to bring them closer to parity with traditional network reruns.

LACK OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE FOR NEW WRITERS

Twenty years ago, a lower level writer might work on several scripts a year, supervising and rewriting freelancers in addition to writing or co-writing episodes of their own. Today, lower levels on streaming shows are lucky to write a single script a season. Often this script is shared with a senior writer. As a result, these writers are missing out on valuable writing experience as they rise through the ranks.

Unfortunately, this lack of opportunity extends to all aspects of production. In streaming, lower level and mid-level writers are often no longer with the project by the time prep begins. This means they get no experience in vital aspects of production, including rewriting for production and working in post. As a result, up-and-coming writers are often underprepared when they reach upper levels or sell their own shows. Compound this with a rise in “director driven” streaming shows, and the power and authority of television writers is under significant threat.

The Guild made several proposals to ensure that the future generations of writers get the skills they need to thrive, steer their own creations, and continue our success as a union. The studios rejected them all.

PROLIFERATION OF FREE WORK

This has long been an issue for screenwriters, and it’s increasingly becoming a concern for television writers as well, especially in streaming. More and more, producers secure established intellectual property as source material, then engage in protracted audition processes during which dozens of writers are asked to pitch their takes on I.P. they do not control, often over the course of multiple meetings for months on end.

Even for the winner of a pitch sweepstakes, actual payment can be months or even years away, and it’s almost always contingent on a network sale or securing financing and distribution. Which requires more pitching and more unpaid work. In short, writers are spending enormous amounts of time developing pitches, often paying for visual materials out of their own pockets, all just to secure if/come deals, many of which never bear fruit.

Finally, writers that do win sweepstakes pitches are often only paid for a single draft, while having to execute multiple unpaid "producer drafts. This is driving down writer wages in features and development.

MINIROOMS

Over the past few years, the companies have institute a practice called "mini-rooms" wherein they hire a handful of writers to start working on a show before it's greenlit or picked up for another season. Mini-rooms only pay scale, meaning a pay cut for most writers, and they come with no guarantee of future employment. The WGA wants the studios to pay a higher rate for mini-rooms.

TEXT GENERATING PROGRAMS

Falsely labelled "A.I." Text-Generators like ChatGPT could become a fundamental threat to human writers. These programs are essentially plagiarism machines. They are programed on our writing, then chop it up and spew it back out in a kind of algorithm driven version of the proverbial infinite monkeys with typewriters. We need to restrict the use of Text Generators and to protect human writers.

Hope that helps! Please note I am not a WGA board member and am not part of the negotiations. These are the issues as I see them. Opinions expressed are solely my own.

[fast-moon]

DS9 Season 4 Thoughts

The Dominion is eeeeverywhere! No one knows who we can trust! So going into Season 4, our problem is...

the Klingons? Really? Guess old habits die hard WITH HONOR.

1-2. Way of the Warrior: New season, new intro! The Klingons show up to invade Cardassia under the pretext that the Cardassian government has been replaced by Changelings and they're simply "liberating" it. So Sisko gets his own Klingon in the form of Worf to stand against them. And unlike Riker last season who was just a one-off, Worf is here to stay.

3. The Visitor: Jake acts out the plot of several Doctor Who episodes where Sisko bounces through time while Jake takes the long way around, and upon Jake's death of old age, the timeline resets and it's like nothing ever happened.

4. Hippocratic Oath: O'Brien and Bashir get captured by the Jem'Hadar, but they decide not to kill them since neither one is a redshirt. Although O'Brien may not be a redshirt, he does seem to be increasingly red-pilled, as his sexism and xenophobia were on full display here.

5. Indiscretion: Kira and Dukat go road-tripping together, where the real treasure is the Cardassian asses we stabbed along the way.

6. Rejoined: Whoa, a same-sex kiss played completely, er, straight in an episode from 1995? Neat. Although, by the rules laid out in this episode, shouldn't Dax's continued friendship with Sisko be forbidden, too?

7. Starship Down: Sisko for some reason takes the entire senior staff with him just to renegotiate a trade deal between Quark and a Gamma Quadrant trader, and they once again all end up in deadly peril because he had the bright idea to fly the ship into a gas giant.

8. Little Green Men: Quark and Rom accidentally stumble upon yet another new method of time travel and get transported to post-WWII earth where they're mistaken for Martians. It's no wonder Starfleet offers a specific "So, you've found yourself displaced in time" course, with how seemingly easily and frequently this happens.

9. The Sword of Kahless: Worf gets invited on a treasure hunt, but ends up being a buzzkill. Though they rightfully conclude that returning a legendary artifact won't unite the empire, just cause it to devolve into chaos while everyone bickers over who gets to have it.

10. Our Man Bashir: Garak acts as the gatekeeper for spying while Bashir plays out a James Bond fantasy with the rest of the crew unwittingly cast in the supporting roles.

11. Homefront: Changelings have infiltrated Earth, with the aim of sowing enough distrust that people give up their freedoms willingly in the name of security. This episode is pre-9/11, by the way.

12. Paradise Lost: Sisko finds out that Starfleet had been lying about the caravan of Changelings crossing the border, bringing their murderers and rapists, eating the dogs and eating the cats of the people who live there, in order to justify declaring martial law.

13. Crossfire: Fresh off losing the hypotenuse in the last love triangle with Kira, Odo finds himself in another one, spending the entire episode hearing about how everyone appreciates him but nobody loves him. At least he got a hug.

14. Return to Grace: Dukat enjoyed his road trip with Kira 10 episodes ago so much they go on another one, and now he wants to be another leg in her love polygon.

15. Sons of Mogh: Worf gets in trouble for consensual acts between himself and his brother, so ends up non-consensually violating his brother's autonomy in order to not run afoul of regulations.

16. Bar Association: Rom forms a union and then goes on strike against Quark to protest for healthcare, paid vacation, and overtime pay. Americans watching are like, "Wait, those are things?"

17. Accession: A Bajoran pulled from 200 years in the past comes through the wormhole and Sisko is all too happy to hand over his "Emissary" title to someone more deserving. Until that guy starts trying to Make Bajor Great Again.

18. Rules of Engagement: The Klingons accuse Worf of going "It's Worfin' time!" all over a civilian transport, but it turned out the victims were all crisis actors. Alex Jones rejoices.

19. Hard Time: O'Brien commits a minor offense and is implanted with memories of spending 20 years in prison as punishment. Then he becomes a walking case study in why, if the end goal really is to stop crime, that mere incarceration is counterproductive.

20. Shattered Mirror: Sisko gets kidnapped by the Bad Fanfic Universe again, stuff happens to the Bad Fanfic versions of the characters, nobody cares.

21. The Muse: Jake gets entranced by a creepy woman who's after his braaaaains. And somehow in the future, people not only still know how to handwrite things, but write in cursive as well. Meanwhile, Odo and Lwaxana get married in order to give him paternity rights to her child, is now Dado.

22. For the Cause: Kasidy is suspected of being a Maquis infiltrator, but ♫it was Eddington all along♫. Meanwhile the show tries to set Garak up with a teenage love interest young enough to be his daughter, which for some reason they consider more appropriate than just letting him be gay.

23. To the Death: No! To the Pain. Anyway, the Jem'Hadar ransack DS9, and while on the way to kick their asses, they run into some other Jem'Hadar who have a beef with those Jem'Hadar, so they end up working with those Jem'Hadar to beat up the other Jem'Hadar. Jem'Hadar.

24. The Quickening: Bashir stays behind on a planet with a pledge to cure a planet-wide congenital plague in a week, but best he can do is make it so that no one in the future is born with it but everyone alive now is still screwed, so close enough.

25. Body Parts: Quark gets excommunicated from Ferengi commerce for not being enough of a predatory capitalist piece of shit. Meanwhile, the wrong cast member gets pregnant in real life so they need to BS a reason for Kira to be pregnant instead of Keiko.

26. Broken Link: The Founders infect Odo with "I'm melting, oh, what a world" disease, forcing him to go back home for treatment and receive punishment, which was the same punishment Q got for being a naughty boy: forced to become human and unceremoniously dropped naked in front of the Captain. #JusticeForOdo?

All right, halfway done with the series! Still pretty good so far, but some of the writing choices in this season kind of rubbed me the wrong way, particularly about O'Brien. Originally I liked O'Brien because I sympathized with him as the put-upon engineer who always has to clean up everything constantly breaking around him. But in this season he started getting... I dunno... kinda more generally mean-spirited and selfish. It almost felt like the writers were worried that the Bashir/Garak relationship was coming across as "too gay", so they performed some kind of "conversion therapy" for Bashir by making him hang out with O'Brien instead, and had O'Brien show off how a straight and manly man is supposed to act to a toxic level.

I'm not terribly fond of the new intro theme song. It sounds like the old intro theme song, just slowed to like 3/4 speed, so doesn't have as much "excitement", I guess.

There were also some cold opens that were "all the regulars are contractually obligated to a speaking part in every episode, but this episode isn't about them, so here's a random scene with them" to a distracting level. The one about Dax rearranging Odo's furniture was a particularly egregious one, because... what?

Other than that, the show continues to be scary prescient about current society, especially predicting security policy post-9/11 five years before it happened. And also the episode about the new Emissary who ran on regressing Bajoran society by 200 years for the benefit of a privileged few. In both cases, unlike reality, the ones advocating for those things eventually admitted they were wrong and stepped aside. If only.

But now, Changelings are everywhere! Infiltrating top levels of government and sowing chaos! And now that Odo isn't a Changeling anymore, does that mean his Putty Privilege is also revoked when it comes to dealing with the Dominion? We shall see in Season 5!

[lgcmanager]

SIDE EVENT 020

a reminder on side-events; they are non-mandatory occasional events that your muse can choose to participate in or not.

while missing an event might mean missing out on points, be aware that choosing to take part in it could have positive or negative consequences for your muse. there is also no telling which part of the event will have consequences either since they will be tailored to make it difficult to guess what could impact your muse. while the final consequences are decided at the same time as the event is created, we will only reveal them the sunday after the deadline if there are any. so choose wisely: are you willing to make a gamble with your muse?

( important note: EVERY IDOL in the company will take part in the event canon wise, whether or not a mun writes for it. )

every year, the period between FEBUARY 14 and MARCH 14 is called LOVE MONTH at LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT. during this period, legacy’s staff and roster are encouraged to demonstrate their appreciation to their coworkers.

APPRECIATION (TRAINEES)

this year, for the TRAINEES, the event is coming back to its roots. the SENIORS (NPC) in charge of organizing the event this season, have decided to provide their fellow trainees with THREE love letters that they need to fill up, the letters will later be given to their correspondant altogether anonymously. the recipients of the letters must be

A COACH that has helped you GROW in the last year

A SENIOR IDOL (npc idols are eligible) that has SHINED in your eye in the last year

A FELLOW TRAINEE that you wish to CHEER ON this year

REQUIREMENTS

submit the following form ONCE on the MANAGER BLOG before MARCH 16, 2024 11:59 EDT. rewards will be revealed the following week.

TITLE: MUSE NAME ∙ LOVE MONTH 2K24 (TRAINEE) - COACH: name the coach's discipline (example: singing, dancing, acting, guitar...), and how they have help you grow - SENIOR IDOL: name the senior idol, and how they have shined this year - TRAINEE: name the trainee, and give them words of encouragement

note that to avoid negative feelings, none of the submits will be made public. ic wise, it will be considered that EVERYBODY has received at least a letter.

APPRECIATION (ACTORS & MODELS)

as most of you know, the beloved branch director HEO AECHA (and KIM HYUNCHEOL's wife), has recenlty given birth to the couple's second child. LEGACY AGENCY's staff has therefore decided to make this love month about her!

REQUIREMENTS

for +8 POINTS TO DISTRIBUTE ANYWHERE AND 2 NOTORIETY, write a 300+ words solo about how your muse decided to show their appreciation this year. pick one of the four options available:

WRITE a LETTER to HEO AECHA about what the muse likes about LGC AGENCY

PICK a CONGRATULATORY GIFT for HEO AECHA

GIVE an APPRECIATION GIFT to the MUSE'S MANAGER

WRITE ABOUT a SPECIAL MEMORY of your muse with their MANAGER

make sure to use the hashtag lgc:lovemonth2k24 for your solos. you have until MARCH 16, 2023 at 11:59PM EDT to complete the requirements and validate your points. please submit the following form ONCE on the points blog.

TITLE: MUSE NAME ∙ LOVE MONTH 2K24 (LGC AGENCY) - APPRECIATION: +8 skill points distribution +2 notoriety [ LINK ]

LOVE MINIFES (IDOLS)

** please note that only idols who have ALREADY PERFORMED with their groups PRIOR to their respective MINI-CONCERTS are eligible for this requirements. otherwise, they must do the TRAINEE task **

with their various schedules taking them away from the company for weeks at time and their high demand, LEGACY'S NEW GENERATION OF IDOL will be holding mini-concerts at EVERLAND for their fans. the GIRLS (crystallis, fabula and nova) will perform on FEBRUARY 14 (valentine's day), while the BOYS (type zero, versus and agito) will perform on MARCH 14 (white day). for the mini-concerts, each group will perform 3 SONGS, which will be followed by a photo op during which, each idol will take pictures with 5 LUCKY FANS (solo). note that the environment will be heavily controled with security present during the photo op. no fans will be allowed to touch the idols for their safety.

finally, after the conclusion of the MINIFES idols will be have ONE HOUR to enjoy EVERLAND. barriers and security members will be prosent so they may enjoy their time without being interrupted by fans.

VALENTINE'S MINIFES (performance order, costumes and songs)

CRYSTALLIS (costume: crystallis' 2024 official uniform): 'LOVE', 'MY GOSH', 'SIESTA'

NOVA (costume: nova's 2024 official uniform): 'HYPE BOY', 'ATTENTION', 'DITTO'

FABULA (costume: fabula's 2024 official uniform): 'SHOOT!', 'HYPNOSIS', 'IMPURITIES'

WHITE DAY'S MINIFES (performance order, costumes and songs)

TYPE ZERO (costume: lgc boys' 2024 official uniform): 'MAKE A WISH', 'SPRAY', 'LIKE A MOVIE'

VERSUS (costume: lgc boys' 2024 official uniform): 'PADO', 'CREAM SODA', 'ROCK WITH YOU' [with agito]

AGITO (costume: lgc boys' 2024 official uniform): 'ROCK WITH YOU' [with versus], 'BLUE HOUR', 'SCENT OF YOU' [kor. version]

REQUIREMENTS

for +5 POINTS TO DISTRIBUTE ANYWHERE AND 5 NOTORIETY, write on one of the following options available:

a 300+ word solo about anything related to PERFORMING during the MINIFES

a 300+ word solo about the PHOTO SESSION with FANS

 a thread with 4 replies (minimum 8 lines) about enjoying their time POST MINIFES with another IDOL

make sure to use the hashtag lgc:lovemonth2k24 for your threads and solos. you have until MARCH 16, 2023 at 11:59PM EDT to complete the requirements and validate your points. please submit the following form ONCE on the points blog.

TITLE: MUSE NAME ∙ LOVE MONTH 2K24 (IDOL) LOVE MINIFES: +5 skill points distribution +5 notoriety [ LINK ]

[maximumwobblerbanditdonut]

“You salute the rank, not the man"

In Outlander season 7, episode 12 titled “Carnal Knowledge”, General Washington appoints Colonel Fraser to serve in the Continental Army as a brigadier general and aims him a battalion.

It's the same in the book: “And you, Colonel Fraser," Washington said. Jamie closed his eyes and commended his soul to God. "Will you do me the signal service of accepting command of Henry Taylor's battalion? General Taylor fell ill and died two days ago." Excerpt From Written in “My Own Heart's Blood” Diana Gabaldon.

Two issues with this.

1. The continental army was organised into companies, regiments, brigades, divisions, and armies. George Washington had an amalgamation of troops under his command, he organised into three divisions, six brigades, and thirty-eight regiments in 1775. He also selected and guided the generals.

2. A battalion is normally smaller than a regiment and is typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel. Brigadier general is the lowest rank among general officers, typically falls between the ranks of colonel and major general and the smallest military unit that normally committed would be a brigade - two to five regiments- and historically a brigade in the Continental Army was commanded by a brigadier general.

In 1776, the Continental Congress passed the "eighty-eight battalion resolve" which required each state to contribute a battalion of infantry regiments in proportion to its population. Each regiment was made up of 8–10 companies, and at full strength, each company had 728 men. The remaining men were officers and staff and each company was led by a captain. The Field officers in a regiment usually included a colonel, a lieutenant colonel, and a major (not a brigadier general)

A Regiment or battalion in the Continental Army of 728 men at full strength included: 640 privates and corporals with muskets, a surgeon; a quartermaster; and a drummer. Each company is led by a captain,

The terms "regiment" and "battalion" were often used interchangeably in the Continental Army because nearly every regiment had a single battalion, the military unit key part of the conflict: During the American Revolution, battalions were built in different ways than the British.

During the American Revolution, the number of troops commanded by a brigadier general varied depending on the specific battle and the general in command. While a brigadier general did not command a regiment, battalion, or company, he typically led a brigade in the field, of several thousand soldiers. Generally, he would command between 3,000 and 5,000 troops when he was appointed to a field command.

In season 7, episode 14 titled “Ye Dinna Get Used to It” General Fraser musters his troops the American colonial militia for battle and said: I have 300 men under my command.

In the same episode 14, there is a dinner at Lord John Grey's residence, which is now occupied by the Frasers, featuring George Washington and his staff officers. During this dinner, a brief encounter occurs between Major General Charles Lee and Brigadier General Fraser. Lee reminds Fraser that his “companies” will be under Lee's command, indicating that Fraser is directly reporting to General Lee as his subordinate.

General Fraser said he has “ten companies of militia” all under his command each with his own corporal and aide: He has two lieutenants and two aides. Ten companies in the Continental Army formed an infantry regiments were often called simply regiments or battalions.

Major General Charles Lee commanded and led approximately 6,400 troops at the “Battle of Monmouth”, which was exactly the battle they were preparing for in the series. General Charles Lee was the second major general in the force after George Washington in seniority, and Lee‘s brigadier generals commanded a brigade in battle.

In the show, Fraser, as a brigadier general of the Continental Army, has the responsibility to see over his 300 men leading up to the coming battle. He has never led 300 men into battle before; also he has never held 300 souls in his hands. He had never led more than 50 men, his most significant military experience, which it is a platoon, a lieutenant's command.

A group of 300 soldiers in the Continental Army typically belonged to a battalion or regiment, which was equivalent to about two or three companies or a short battalion. A forward operating base of this size would generally be commanded by a captain or a major overseeing a company. Nonetheless, if the command involved significant responsibilities, the regiment's field officers would include a colonel, a lieutenant colonel, and a major.

@emptagehallett

A key component of the Continental Army was brigades commanded by brigadier generals A brigade is a military unit larger than a battalion or regiment but smaller than a division a permanent organisation. A brigade in the Continental Army served as the basic tactical unit, consisting of two to five regiments and supporting units above 4,000 soldiers, and commanded by a brigadier general. The rank of brigadier general is usually above a colonel and below a major general or divisional general.

General Fraser commands ten companies of American militia, forming a battalion of about 300 soldiers instead of a brigade, which is inconsistent with his rank. It also does not represent a full battalion. Furthermore, the officers who accompanied him to review the troops for battle are lieutenants, not captains, who typically are the commanders of companies being reviewed.

Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan); Lieutenant Bixby (Hyoie O'Grady); Charlie Whelan (Max Pemberton); Shaffstall (Wilf Scolding). PHOTO: ROBERT WILSON/STARZ

As Commander in Chief, George Washington relied on several generals to assist him during the war. However, he did not have any high-ranking officers named General Henry Taylor or General Jamie Fraser. These characters are creations of Diana Gabaldon's imagination.

"Outlander" is a fantasy show that presents sometimes a fictionalised version of history, which may not always be accurate. Nevertheless, it is unusual for a general-in-chief to promote a colonel to brigadier general to command a small battalion of 300 men. Typically, a brigadier general commands a brigade, which consists of at least two regiments.

It is unclear why General Fraser was assigned to a military unit that did not correspond to his rank in both the book and in Season 7, Episode 14 of Outlander. This situation just doesn't make sense. No brigadier general in the Continental Army, especially during the Battle of Monmouth, would command a unit as small as 300 men; that number is far below what constitutes a full regiment.

Episode 14 “Ye Dinna Get Used to It” was written by Diana Gabaldon herself, and used similar terms in the book, but she is known for not allowing any changes or edits. So if the mistake was in the writing, it was the author's mistake all the way around.

Posted 3rd January 2025

#GeorgeWashington #americanrevolution #continentalarmy #brigadiergeneral #CharlesLee #general #continentalcongress #command #brigade #troops #regiments #battalions #BattleofMonmouth #YeDinnaGetOutlander7x14

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todayis_wendy: I'd like to say thank you to everyone who's loved Wendy's Youngstreet for almost two years🙏💕 To the staff who made me a bright WanD, 💕 Our regular guests who helped me host with more fun💕 And all the guests who have been on my radio 💕 Our staff who dressed me up beautifully so that I could shine💕 Our managers who have been with me at Youngstreet every day💕 Our Luvies who have been with me on my way to work for all seasons💕 Our reporters who took pretty photos of me💕 Also, the seniors, radio and broadcasting staff who welcomed me and greeted me with bright smiles every time I went to the radio 💕 And lastly, all the listeners who stayed with me from 8-10PM 💕 It was a time of unforgettable memories and happy times for me ✨ Once again, Thank you very much🙏 "Thank you so much to everyone who have loved, cared about, and supported Wendy's Youngstreet. I hope our listeners are always happy and healthy. Sunday, July 2, 2023 The end of the day is with WanD. Everyday happy tension~ Until now, you have been with DJ Wendy! Good-bye!"👋

[fizzingwizard]

life stuff

I did so many dumb things yesterday. Can't even remember them all now, but for one, I went to the wrong floor when I got home and even tried the key before I realized. I also went to a sushi place where you have color-coded plates, and I took a plate that wasn't my color. I have been going there for years and I've never not once done that before. Also at work I was just a basketcase who couldn't commit to anything.

Then today I made oatmeal, but apparently never turned the kettle on?? So I just poured ice cold water on my oats and uh yeah not appetizing. I just decided to starve until dinner 9_9

I'm a little perplexed by so many senior moments, but I think it just means I'm a lot more tired than I realized. It was a tough week. Many teachers were out sick. Including a teacher who quit for (highly legitimate) personal reasons just last week, we were missing four to five teachers nearly every day. We didn't have one day with a full staff. It's also conference season so I had a ton going on, and my kids were unusually difficult. I think it's a combo of them all being sick but not sick enough to stay home, and my challenging students just having some extra challenges, and everything happening at the same time. I've also been under the weather in a weird nebulous way: various symptoms, overall fatigue, no fever, but lasting weeks and weeks. Can't call out for it as much as I want to. Wednesday was alright but every other day was like wow, welcome to hell. Though I shouldn't say that because hell would be a kid getting hurt. No injuries, no disasters, just a very tired and frustrated teacher.

Because of all the teacher absences, those of us who were here every day got slapped with a lot more on-duty time and just stints of break here and there. We couldn't even get what's in our contracts a couple days, which always pisses me off because I'm literally not getting paid for one hour that I'm at work. And the company doesn't want us to do overtime of course bc they have to pay us for it. (They are known for "forgetting" to account for overtime hours as well so everyone double checks their paychecks). Yet we've been understaffed all year, so in order to not pay for overtime, they just send teachers from another nearby school to ours to help. One of my coworkers always insists on apologizing to them. I'm not apologizing. I didn't do it. Let the company apologize. I'll thank the other school for helping (not that they have a choice) but tbh it'd be better if they said it was impossible, then the company might actually hire a full time teacher. Oh btw last year when several of us were helping the other school when their teacher left on paternity leave for the rest of the year, no one thanked us. In face they mostly just forgot about us and looked surprised every time we turned up (biweekly! for months!) to do the job they told us they needed us to do

Anyway I told the manager that as much as I understand why break/prep time is limited when there are many teacher absences, it looked as though time had been redistributed without any thought about equality. Wed's hours were a mess, but I let it slide because I thought I could fix it to be okay for Friday. Well, someone else was out on Fri, and the time was redistributed again and I had less for the whole week than everyone else. Now there are a few factors: some teachers work longer hours than others but make "the same" pay (I put it in quotes because some of the contracts are a little different and I don't know the details, but it's roughly similar anyway). A teacher who is at the school for 7 hours has gets the same off-duty time as ones who are there for 8 or 9. But if it's okay to give more off-duty time to 9 hr teachers than 7 hr ones, that's never been expressed. And because 7 hr teachers go home before the least staffed period of the day, it's the 8 hr teacher who end up with less off-duty time because there are fewer opportunities to take it. The ones that come earlier than 4 pm have to go to the 7 hr teacher first. The ones that come after 5 pm are only available to the 9hr (which sucks for them because who wants to not have a break till after 5? they do usually get some break earlier as well but it's shorter).

Overall the distribution is unfair and dumb even when it's done according to the books. We used to have a couple leaders who would point out when things were too tight or not fair to whoever, but they both quit in the mass exodus of last year. I thought I could point it out and the manager would say "oh sorry, I'll keep an eye on that for the future." I didn't expect my schedule to be changed, just that promise. Instead the manager first said it was fine that I had less off-duty time than everyone else because I had conferences (??? our contracts don't change when there are conferences - or do they? lol well if they do it was never a problem any other year before now...). So I was like not really, and she proceeded to give me a bit of someone else's prep, the teacher who had the most for the week, only I found out later that that teacher wasn't feeling well that day. She may have been given the extra time due to her condition, and because I brought it up, she lost it. But I had no idea she wasn't feeling well. When I found out, I tried to trade with her, but she refused every time. It's just 15 min we're talking about. What does it say to you when teachers feel guilty all day long for having 15 min of prep time that could have been someone else's? fuck everything

Also only found out later that another coworker spent all of her prep time onboarding a new teacher. New teacher, hurrah, whatever, it's fucking January already but sure. Well, that coworker could have used a little extra off-duty time as well. But nobody bothers to tell Fizz. I would have happily traded off-duty time with her as well but I'm not pyschic my dude. I'm just not.

While I'm complaining let me sandwich in another annoyance. The other class decided they wanted to do a certain project. They began work on the project, but then got told by the manager that they had to include my class, because what they were doing was big enough to be unfair if only one class got to participate. Since they had already begun work, it was taken for granted that my class would just be doing the project as well now. No one asked if that was alright with me. No one asked if I wanted to edit or add anything. Actually, no one even TOLD ME WHAT WE WERE DOING. The other class teacher told my co-teacher the project was happening, but not the details. I waited two weeks, nothing, so finally I had to go ask them what the heck this was about, and they then told ME what to do. Absolutely no interest in what I might think about it at all. They decided, so I just have to do it. I could argue, of course! But like every time I have the audacity to disagree with Things That Someone Has Decided, I'd just be seen as making trouble for no reason. The project is good for the kids, so it's not easy to be against it. And I'm not against it. But I do feel disrespected. Like did it occur to no one that I, also a classroom teacher, might already have my own project in mind for my class??? If this had happened in reverse, then as soon as I knew my project was going to be expected of another class as well, I would have gone and talked to that class's teachers. I would have asked for their input and changes and I would have been fully prepared, no matter how unlikely it was, for the possibility that they just wouldn't want to do it at all. Because it's their class and i don't make decisions about their class. "But it's a cute project for little kids" blah blah everything we do is a cute project for little kids. IT'S STILL WORK FOR TEACHERS. Kill me for preferring the projects I chose and put effort into instead of projects someone else picked out without even asking my opinion. And I'm still doing it! I haven't made a scene! But was it really too much to expect at least "sorry about this" or "do you want to change anything"?? I really saw red for a while.

I'm fed up with my job in a lot of ways and I want to switch. But I don't know where to go. Finding somewhere new will mean starting over from base salary which is even lower than what I make now. The more tiring and demanding the work becomes, the less the pay makes it feel worth it. No one becomes a pre-k teacher to get rich. We like little kids. But there sure are a lot of expectations of teacher's the schools are basically throwing peanuts at. The perk, yeah, is the time off. But since it's only during cold months I never really do anything with it. It was nice to go home over the holidays, but I couldn't afford to do it every year whether I had the time off or not lol.

I honestly don't know what to do right now and it's making me extra anxious. Just hoping something will fall into my lap hahaha great strategy there. Glassdoor sends me useless spam every day :) Even got one saying I'd be a "perfect fit" to teach Christian ed to the kids of a traveling circus x'D

[twwpress]

Weekly Press Briefing #37: March 5th - March 11th

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from March 5 - March 11, 2023! Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing!

Challenges/Prompts:

There are no running challenges/prompts/fandom events that we know of this week. Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from March 5 - March 11.

Bradley Whitford posted a photo of himself with his dog. 

Josh Malina posted photos of himself in costume for the Broadway play he is currently in, Leopolstadt. He also posted a photo of himself with Tom Stoppard (the play’s writer) and Patrick Marber (the director).

Rob Lowe posted a 911 Lonestar promo video of himself reacting to his sons roasting his social media posts. 

Rob Lowe posted a photo of himself and LeVar Burton to promote the new episode of his podcast.

Richard Schiff posted a video of himself on the set of The Good Doctor.

Marlee Matlin posted photos of herself at the Oscars Women in Film party.

Donna Moss Daily: March 5 | March 6 | March 7 | March 8 | March 9 | March 10 | March 11

Daily Josh Lyman: March 5 | March 6 | March 7 | March 8 | March 9 | March 10 | March 11

No Context BWhit:  March 5 | March 6 | March 7 | March 8 | March 9 | March 10 | March 11

@janelmilfoney: March 7 | March 8 | March 9 

@JanneyUpdates: March 9 | March 11

@down_brad_: March 11

This Week in Canon:

Welcome to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 3, Episode 15: Dead Irish Writers aired on March 6, 2002.

Season 6, Episode 18: La Palabra aired on March 9, 2005.

Editor’s Choice: 

This week, to celebrate the anniversary of Dead Irish Writers, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite fics set during or directly after the episode. 

i like shiny things (but i'd marry you with paper rings) by JessBakesCakes | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | In the aftermath of the First Lady's birthday party, Josh, Donna, and the rest of the Senior Staff deal with the fallout of Donna's realization that she's no longer a U.S. Citizen. CJ, Sam, and Toby have taken it upon themselves to get this figured out, and it’s a good thing, because Josh’s brain can only present him with one solution: Marry Donna Moss.

(A Green Card Marriage AU set after Dead Irish Writers!)

after everything (i must confess) by hanyolo | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | “Do you hate me now I’m Canadian?” Donna asks, somewhat dramatically Josh thinks but that doesn’t mean he’s above teasing her.

“Absolutely. In fact, it would probably be for the best if you found yourself a new job.”

“I thought so,” she nods solemnly. “I guess I’ll need to update my resume.”

“No hard feelings,” he tells her, reaching for another slice of pizza. “And, hey — I’ll write you a perfectly adequate letter of recommendation.”

“That’s really all I can ask for.”

// post 3.15 josh and donna share a cab after the first lady’s birthday party, teasing and affection ensues

 anywhere else is hollow by joshatella (shuuuliet) | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | While panicking over her accidental honesty to Mrs. Bartlet, Donna inadvertently says something just as damagingly honest to Josh about his relationship with Amy.

Two missing scenes to 3x15: Dead Irish Writers.

 Looking Back, Moving On (the Reality Check remix) by Sangerin | Rated M | Abbey Bartlet/C. J. Cregg | Complete | It's natural for CJ and Dr Bartlet to drift together after campaign functions, or so CJ tells herself.

 something always brings me back to you by ktlsyrtis for Arcturus_Sinclair | Rated T | Abbey Bartlet/C. J. Cregg | Complete | “I’m just the first lady. A figurehead on the prow of my husband’s career.”

The bitterness in her voice cuts at CJ, and all the reasons why this is a terrible idea fall away.

“You’ll always be Abbey to me.”

Battered, But Not Diminished by MAHC [archived by westwingfanfictioncentral_archivist] | Rated E | Abbey Bartlet/Jed Bartlet | Complete | This is a post-ep for Dead Irish Writers, and gives a more in-depth view of the events during and after Abbey's birthday party. It also deals with how Jed and Abbey face her decision to relinquish her medical license.

Fics:

Presenting your weekly roundup of fics posted in the tag for The West Wing on Archive of Our Own. If you are so inclined, please be sure to leave the authors some love in the form of kudos or comments. Be mindful of posted warnings/tags for each story.

Josh/Donna

Domestic Days by spooky_spacegirl | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

Five Minutes and the Future by glassessay | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

I Wish I Was by Shinyrosa | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

What Happens in Vegas by sunnyfreeze | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

Mercy by Prof_Frink | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete

Other Pairings/Gen Fic

The Editorial by Mabis | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Sam Seaborn | Complete

A Different Life by PreppyPrincess5103 (JAG crossover) | Rated M | Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie/Sam Seaborn | In progress 

sturgeon by hell_to_breakfast | Not Rated | Ellie Bartlet | In progress 

it started off with a kiss... now it ended up like this by imawkwardlysoc | Rated G | Sam Seaborn/Original Female Character | In Progress

None of Us are More than Caretakers by onekisstotakewithme for daylight_angel, miabicicletta, Luppiters, hondagirll | Rated T | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg | In Progress

Multiple Pairings

Paradise City by casliyn | Rated E | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss, Josh Lyman & Donna Moss, Amy Gardner/Josh Lyman | In Progress

The Kindness of Strangers by mlea7675 (7th Heaven Crossover) | Rated T | Helen Santos/Matt Santos, Doug Westin/Elizabeth Bartlet Westin, Annie Camden/Eric Camden | In Progress

Golden State by miabicicletta for Luppiters, onekisstotakewithme, hondagirll, ballroompink, stars_inthe_sky | Rated M | Danny Concannon/C. J. Cregg, Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress

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Feel free to let us know if we missed something, if you have an event you’d like us to promote, or if you have an item that you’d like included in the next briefing!

xx, What’s next?

[koffeeexpress]

Best Coffee Brands From All Over the Country

Your morning latte deserves a better bean.

While it’s hard to argue with the delicious hit of serotonin that comes from visiting your favorite coffee shop (not to mention the joy of supporting a small business), I’d say it’s still worth it to have a homemade caffeinated beverage that doesn’t require you to get high. shoes, a coat, or even pants. For many of us, that means investing in a decent pour-over and keeping a carton or two of dairy-free milk (I’m a fan of Minor Figures Barista Blend) in the fridge for frothing. To others, it may seem like a high-end espresso machine that can deliver a flawless cortado or latte (no art included). Regardless of how involved your home coffee station is, you’ll need beans, ideally the ones your barista would approve of.

intellectual cafe

Courtesy of Intelligentsia

“I first found out about Intelligentsia coffee when I bought a Christmas present for my brother — I dove deep into the good quality coffee beans and found a selection of their blends. He can confirm that it was an excellent gift, and after trying the coffee myself I can confirm that it is fantastic. Founded in 1995, Intelligentsia was a notable player in the third-wave coffee movement (essentially, a shift toward an emphasis on better-quality, better-sourced coffee). Their house blend is my favorite roast, and it’s everything I want in my first cup of coffee. It’s well balanced, not too acidic, and the standout tasting note (for me) is the milk chocolate.” — Merlyn Miller, Social Media Editor

787 coffee

“A 787 coffee shop recently opened in my neighborhood and it immediately became essential to me. (I’m not normally into novelty espresso drinks, but their horchata latte is now an integral part of my nights.) The company grows, processes, and roasts all of its beans from its coffee farms in Maricao, Puerto Rico, without the involvement of third-party distributors or roasters. In addition to being fresh, delicious, and sustainably sourced, 787 beans can now be ordered by anyone with a monthly subscription.” — María Yagoda, Senior Editor

coffee partners

“My vote goes to my Australian friends at Partners for their quality, roast, and commitment to sustainable farming and production. They source their beans from direct farm relationships and their single-origin beans are hard to beat. My favorite is El Ramo, a beautiful medium to light roast (many roasters tend to want to roast dark coffee to the center in the US, burning the roast). They roast to order and offer whatever grind you want if that’s your thing.” — Melanie Hansche, Associate Editor

Cafe Sey

“When I’m in the mood for a beautifully bright, acidic yet balanced cup of coffee, Sey is my go-to. This Nordic-style roaster not only produces amazing light roast coffee but is passionate about the sustainability of the coffee industry. Their in-season beans are packaged in beautiful, elegant boxes, each indicating both the source and the producer for complete transparency. If you can visit their Brooklyn cafe in person, I highly recommend it for good coffee, prepared right in front of you by their friendly and knowledgeable staff. For a fun at-home experience, Sey also offers a monthly coffee subscription, where you can have one to four boxes of their select seasonal beans delivered right to your door.” — Elsa Saatela, Senior Digital Producer

brio coffee

“In the heat of the miserable pandemic, but once travel was even remotely possible again, I headed to Rome to take my daughter to her first year of college there, except three weeks before I was supposed to leave, I realized that my passport had expired. . Not good! Through a total panic app, some questionable passport issuance services, and way more money than is reasonable, I ended up with a last-minute renewal appointment in St. Albans City, Vermont at 8:30 am. to put. on a Wednesday, a nifty 18 miles from the Canadian border and an even niftier seven hours drive from my Brooklyn apartment.

Do you know what you need at 8:00 am? to put. when you arrive in a small Vermont town after a seven-hour drive before dawn? Coffee. Very good coffee. And a lot.

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[abhiruchimall]

How Abhiruchi Mall Simplifies Shopping with Convenient Facilities

Abhiruchi Mall, located in Pune, is not just a shopping destination but a thoughtfully designed space that prioritizes convenience and accessibility for its visitors. With its array of facilities and customer-friendly design, it transforms shopping into a seamless experience. Here’s a detailed look at how Abhiruchi Mall simplifies shopping for its patrons.

1. Multi-Level Parking for Hassle-Free Access

Parking can often be a challenge at busy shopping malls, but Abhiruchi Mall addresses this concern with its expansive multi-level parking facilities.

Well-Organized Spaces: Parking areas are clearly marked and managed to ensure efficient use of space.

Ease of Navigation: Signages and attendants help visitors find their spots effortlessly.

2. Accessibility for All

Abhiruchi Mall is designed to cater to visitors of all age groups and needs.

Wheelchair Accessibility: Ramps and elevators ensure ease of movement for differently-abled individuals and senior citizens.

Family-Friendly Features: Facilities like baby-changing rooms and designated family seating areas enhance comfort for parents with young children.

3. Smart Layout and Directory Systems

Finding your way around the mall is simple, thanks to its intuitive layout and digital directories.

Zoned Shopping: Stores are grouped into zones, such as fashion, electronics, and home décor, for easy navigation.

Interactive Kiosks: Digital directories provide store locations, promotions, and more at a touch.

4. Diverse Retail Options

The mall offers a mix of local and international brands to cater to every shopper’s needs.

Fashion and Accessories: From high-street labels to local boutiques, the mall houses something for every budget.

Supermarket Convenience: Stock up on groceries and daily essentials at the mall’s well-stocked supermarket.

5. Cashless Payment Options

To make transactions smoother, Abhiruchi Mall promotes cashless payment options.

Multiple Payment Modes: Visitors can pay using credit/debit cards, mobile wallets, or UPI at most stores and kiosks.

Contactless Payments: In light of health concerns, many outlets offer contactless payment options.

6. Dining and Relaxation Spots

Shopping can be exhausting, and the mall ensures visitors can take a break and rejuvenate.

Food Court Variety: Whether you crave local delicacies or international cuisines, the food court has it all.

Cafés and Lounges: Perfect for a quick coffee or a leisurely chat over snacks.

Explore the dining options here.

7. Entertainment and Leisure

Shopping at Abhiruchi Mall isn’t just about retail therapy; it’s a complete family outing experience.

City Pride Multiplex: Catch the latest blockbusters in comfortable, state-of-the-art theatres.

Kids’ Game Zone: Keep the little ones entertained while you shop.

8. Secure Shopping Environment

Safety and security are priorities at Abhiruchi Mall.

Surveillance Systems: CCTV cameras monitor common areas to ensure visitor safety.

Trained Security Staff: A dedicated team is always available to assist in case of emergencies.

9. Seasonal Discounts and Offers

Visitors can take advantage of seasonal sales and exclusive discounts to make the most of their shopping trips.

Festive Promotions: Celebrate major festivals with unbeatable offers.

Loyalty Rewards: Regular shoppers can benefit from loyalty programs and special perks.

Stay updated on the latest offers here.

10. Customer Support Services

Need assistance during your visit? Abhiruchi Mall’s customer support team is always ready to help.

Information Desks: Staffed desks provide guidance on store locations, events, and more.

Lost and Found Services: Misplaced items can often be recovered quickly with the mall’s efficient system.

11. Eco-Friendly Practices

The mall takes steps to ensure a sustainable shopping environment.

Waste Management Systems: Recycling initiatives help minimize environmental impact.

Energy Efficiency: LED lighting and optimized air conditioning reduce energy consumption.

12. Events and Community Engagement

Abhiruchi Mall regularly hosts events to engage with the community and enhance the shopping experience.

Weekly Entertainment: From live music to cultural performances, there’s always something happening.

Workshops and Exhibitions: Shoppers can participate in activities or explore pop-up stalls for unique finds.

13. Seamless Exit Points

Ending your shopping trip is as smooth as beginning it, thanks to:

Multiple Exit Points: Reducing crowd congestion during peak hours.

Quick Payment Counters: Fast billing processes at the supermarket and anchor stores.

Why Choose Abhiruchi Mall for Your Next Shopping Trip?

Abhiruchi Mall combines convenience, variety, and customer-centric services to create a hassle-free shopping experience. Whether you’re looking for the latest fashion trends, a relaxing dining spot, or a family entertainment hub, this mall has it all.

Plan your visit and explore what makes Abhiruchi Mall a standout shopping destination. For more details, visit their official website.

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Upper Iowa Football Achieves Historic Success in 2024 Season

Photo Courtesy of Myah Brinker (Instagram: @myah.brinker.photography)

Written by: Hayden Sathe, UIU Collegian Staff

It was truly a phenomenal season for Upper Iowa football in 2024, as the team placed itself in the record books as one of the best teams that Upper Iowa University has seen in a long time.

In August, Upper Iowa entered its second season as a member of the GLVC after years of struggling to compete in the NSIC. Coming off a 3-8 season, Upper Iowa was picked to finish seventh in the conference in the GLVC Preseason Coaches’ Poll, placed ahead of only William Jewell and Lincoln University.

Fortunately, the Peacocks surprised many people by finishing the season 7-4 overall and going 6-2 in conference play, finishing tied for second in the conference with Truman State. While many outside of the team considered it a surprising breakout season, if you were to ask any member of the team, they would tell you that this season was no surprise at all.

Upper Iowa’s season started on Aug. 31, when the Peacocks traveled to Indianapolis to take on the Division I (FCS) Butler Bulldogs for their first-ever matchup with a Division I team. The team showed promise at first, but a rough second half led them to lose their first game 40-7.

On Sep. 7, the Peacocks came back to Fayette to face their old friends from the NSIC, Concordia St. Paul. The Peacocks took care of business, scoring two defensive touchdowns and winning their first home game 33-7. In week three, UIU traveled 12 hours to start a three-game road trip and to finish non-conference play against South Dakota School of Mines. This game was neck-and-neck from the start, but the Peacocks fell just short and lost 17-10.

Upper Iowa started off GLVC play on Sep. 21, hitting the road for a matchup in Bolivar, Missouri against Southwest Baptist. A late fourth quarter comeback propelled the Peacocks to a 21-7 victory, their first road win since October 2019. They continued their late fourth quarter success in the next game against Quincy, scoring 22 points to lead them to a 29-27 victory.

The Peacocks dropped their first conference home game against Truman State on Oct. 5 though, as their fourth quarter magic was not enough to come back against the Bulldogs, losing a close one by the score of 26-23.

The second week of October was homecoming week in Fayette and Upper Iowa’s football team was taking on the William Jewell Cardinals. The Peacocks had a strong first half, leading 24-6, before the Cardinals came marching back to take a 31-24 lead of their own. As all great homecoming games go though, it was the home team that got the last laugh in overtime, taking this one 38-31.

On Oct. 19, Upper Iowa hit the road once again to take on the newest members of the GLVC, Lincoln University (MO). The Peacocks took care of business early and coasted their way to a 31-3 victory, their third in three tries on the road in conference play.

This set up Upper Iowa for its biggest game in the school’s NCAA Division II history. Indianapolis was coming to town as the conference’s top team as the Peacocks sat just behind in second place. With just four weeks left in the regular season, there was a lot on the line in this one. Unfortunately, it was all UIndy in this game, as the visiting Greyhounds left Fayette with a 40-13 victory.

The Peacocks went into their bye week at 5-4 with two games to play and still plenty to play for. Following the bye, they hit the road for a final time to face off against the McKendree Bearcats. It took another fourth quarter comeback to win this rainy game, with the Peacocks taking the lead with 20 seconds left to win 28-24. Returning home to Fayette for Senior Day and the final gameday of the 2024 season the Peacocks played their best game of the season, dominating Missouri S&T 51-7 and outscoring the Miners 28-0 in the second half.

The Peacocks earned multiple postseason honors, with 16 players receiving All-Conference recognition. The lone Peacock named to the first-team All-Conference list was Rhett Smith (DT, Sr.). However, the second-team All-Conference list was filled with Peacocks, as Zacarius Murray (CB, Sr.), Michael Mulherin (LB, So.), Jayden Mitchell (RB, Sr.), Mante Morrow (WR, Jr.), Ben Kamara (CB, Jr.), Nathan Behne (K, Fr.), Trevor Thompson (LB, Sr.), Eddy Latanauskas (DT, Jr.), and Klay Seehase (OT, Jr.) were all honored. All-Conference honorable mentions went to Darryl Overstreet (QB, Jr.), Avery Dixon (CB, Jr.), RJ Wells (RB/P, Jr.), Nick Perry (OL, So.), Braden Powers (DL, Jr.), and Baxter Bohr (DL, Sr.). Congratulations to every member of the all-conference teams!

Several seniors concluded their Peacock football careers by leading the team to its best season as an NCAA Division II member: Tyler Owen (DB), Zacharius Murray (CB), Aboubacar Barry (RB), Jayden Mitchell (RB), Cam Williams (WR), Chris Ndushabandi (WR), Willy Camacho (WR), Connor Frasier (RB), Trevor Thompson (LB), Drake Kinney (OT), Tyler Nielsen (OL), Noah Schirmers (OT), Riley Kennow (OL), Isaiah Gray (TE), Chandler George (WR), Baxter Bohr (DL), Rhett Smith (DT), Deion Hicks (DT). Thank you, seniors, and best of luck in your future endeavors!

Some key accomplishments were achieved this season by the team, including the team notching its first seven-win season in the team’s Division II era. In the school’s history, this was the first seven-win season since 1997 and only the second since 1966. In just its second year in the GLVC, Upper Iowa football finished tied for second place in the conference.

This year's team also won the program's first road game since 2019, finishing 4-2 on the road overall, including a 4-0 mark on the road in conference play. This was the first season since 2017 that the Peacocks finished with an overall record and away record of above .500. They also scored 50-plus points in a game for the first time since 2017, as they capped off this highly successful season on Senior Day with a 51-7 win.

With all of the excitement at Harms-Eischeid Stadium this past fall, it’s hard not to look forward to next season already. Upper Iowa will be back into action for their first game of the 2025 season on August 28th against Drake University in Des Moines.

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DS9 Season 3 Thoughts

On to Season 3! Last time, the crew made contact with members of the Dominion who told them to stay off their lawn in the Gamma Quadrant. Will Sisko comply?

Probably not, so here we go.

1-2. The Search: Sisko gets a new ship to play with that's better than those wimpy runabouts. All simulations show them losing if the Dominion attacks them, so Sisko figures they can't fare any worse if he just takes the entire senior staff with him to go face the Dominion on their own turf. They all promptly get captured, while Odo has some slime time with his own people, only to discover that they're the Dominion's founders.

3. The House of Quark: Quark kills a guy, is sentenced to marriage.

4. Equilibrium: Dax gets a song stuck in her head, but unfortunately the Shazam servers in the future take a week to return a result. Also, when did they get the Defiant back? Two episodes ago it was trashed and adrift in the Gamma Quadrant. Did the Dominion really let them go back to get it?

5. Second Skin: Kira gets gaslit like a pilot light, ends up with a Car-dad-ssian.

6. The Abandoned: Odo adopts a baby Jem'Hadar, who quickly becomes a violent, angsty teenage Jem'Hadar with an enzyme addiction who runs off to join a gang. Also, is the series trying to set up an Odo/Kira relationship? Almost every episode this season has given them a "moment", and now she's bringing him flowers. Like, it's cute, but I'm still all for Ace Odo and the ability for a female and male-identifying character to have a platonic friendship (I don't count Sisko/Dax because Sisko has made clear that Dax being Curzon is all that's keeping him from hitting on her).

7. Civil Defense: O'Brien decides he wants to try out that "killing everyone by accidentally tripping a hidden deadly security protocol" bit from "Armageddon Game" for real. Gul Dukat tries to gloat, but ends up getting stuck there with them. We still cool, guys?

8. Meridian: An extremely creepy guy pursues Kira in order to make the moderately creepy guy pursuing Dax come across as less creepy by comparison.

9. Defiant: Holy crap, it's Riker! But not that Riker, the cheap transporter accident knockoff Riker from TNG. He's still got a complex about that and thinks stealing the Defiant and blowing up some Cardassians will make everything better.

10. Fascination: This season's bout of crazypox breaks out around the station, this time making everyone fall madly in love with each other. Odo is once again immune, but they seem to be setting up a love triangle between Odo, Kira, and Bareil, which is a damn shame because love triangle stories tend to be terrible and make me hate every character involved, which is extra sucky because Odo and Kira are my two favorites (just not together).

11-12. Past Tense: Sisko, Bashir, and Dax accidentally get transported to... (checks calendar) ... three weeks ago, and are forced to participate in a homeless riot in order to maintain the timeline. Unfortunately, someone had already messed up the timeline, which resulted in there being bulky CRT monitor computers, giant bricks of flip-phones, and shotguns being the terrorist weapon of choice in 2024 (though, to be fair, if they can just keep that last change and stop the proliferation of military-grade semi-automatic rifles to civilians, that would be great).

13. Life Support: Winn wanted to be Kai for the perks, not the responsibility, and literally works a mortally wounded Bareil to death in order to get a peace treaty she can take credit for. Otherwise a fairly poignant episode about when to stop treatment and just let someone go.

14. Heart of Stone: After the death of the hypotenuse of their love triangle last episode, Odo and Kira confess their feelings for each other. But, of course, since Odo is never allowed to have nice things, Kira turns out to be a Changeling who's just here to troll him. #JusticeForOdo.

15. Destiny: Goddamn I hate "prophecy" stories that end with, "Well, if you redefine the meaning of literally every word in that word salad, it ends up vaguely resembling what happened, therefore there must be something to it." No, it was not as the prophecy foretold. Shit just happens and you just twist your vague predictions to accommodate it and then give yourself a pat on the back and demand people take you seriously. Go away.

16. Prophet Motive: The wormhole entities turn the Grand Nagus into a communist, so Quark threatens to annoy them for eternity unless they turn him back.

17. Visionary: O'Brien starts jumping through time, and they figure out every component of his time-skips to the point they can trigger them at will and see the future. And then will likely never utilize this knowledge again. Though the episode really should have ended on O'Brien going to bed, yet another O'Brien popping up, and him just lamenting, "Oh god, NOW what?"

18. Distant Voices: Deep Space Nine presents Inside Out, starring Bashir as Sadness, Dax as Joy, O'Brien as Fear, Kira as Anger, Odo as Disgust, and Garak as Bing-Bong.

19. Through the Looking Glass: Mirror!O'Brien shows up and kidnaps Sisko and takes him back to the universe where everyone is horny all the time. Really hope this doesn't become a recurring thing, since "multiverse" stories that are merely "it's the same people, but they're different!" are rarely compelling.

20. Improbable Cause: Bashir's boyfriend is in trouble again, and this time it's Odo to the rescue. They track down Garak's old boss who offers to let them join a war against the Dominion, and Garak... accepts?

21. The Die is Cast: The Cardassians and Romulans launch an attack on the Dominion, but it was all a trap thanks to a Changeling replacing the Romulan commander. Makes me wonder how many other characters have or will become replaced by Changelings, or if they're going to even bother trying to come up with a way to detect it, since even Odo can't tell and has been fooled twice now.

22. Explorers: A pleasantly low-stakes episode in which Sisko can somehow build an entire functioning spaceship by hand in only three weeks, the flies it to Cardassia just to prove that he can.

23. Family Business: Quark goes home to teach us that the only thing a Ferengi values more than profit is oppressing women, even if doing so causes a massive loss of profit. Also, glad they finally gave a shout-out to how many runabouts they've trashed and the need to get new ones.

24: Shakaar: Winn continues to fail upwards by becoming the presumptive next president due to having no viable opponents and the Bajoran populace getting all their information from BOX News and not realizing she's a piece of shit. So Kira nominates a popular upstart last minute to run against her and actually make her work for it, and Winn cries "coup" and "rigged election" and good fucking god this episode is too prescient. They may have gotten the state of affairs of 2024 wrong in the episode that was literally about 2024, but then accurately predicted them in pretty much all of their Winn episodes.

25. Facets: Dax asks the people closest to her to host her previous lives so that she can talk to them. Including... random girl who had two lines a couple episodes ago who's now acting like she's part of the inner circle. And Odo, who has historically been immune to psychic shenanigans. But the episode continues to exemplify that Curzon was a piece of shit, and that Dax-centric episodes still manage to have nothing to do with Dax herself, but rather her previous incarnations or Trill customs, leaving Dax with still no solid personality or motives three seasons in.

26: The Adversary: Sisko gets promoted to Captain and decides to celebrate by almost starting a war and blowing up the entire senior staff due to bad intel from a Changeling imposter.

Three seasons down, four to go! Bashir is doing a lot better this season, since his womanizing and bragging have been toned way down and he can actually focus on being a doctor. Dax is still just a cardboard cutout there to remind people of the opinions and actions of her previous incarnations, but still have no identity of her own.

And then towards the end of the season they just awkwardly brought in a couple of women simply to be love interests to our crew members who are still lacking a heterosexual partner. At least, I'm assuming what's-her-face who had two lines and hit on Bashir at the beginning of one episode and then was suddenly chummy enough with the senior staff to participate in Dax's memory roulette ritual a few episodes later is supposed to be a love interest for Bashir. Go away, random lady, he already has Garak.

The choice of crew of the Defiant also reminds me of a really, really old Star Trek joke I read as a kid about the "Kirk Maneuver", which is "Kirk knows this is the most dangerous planet in the universe so takes his entire senior staff with him when he beams down". Like, shouldn't there be a separate operations crew for the Defiant so that you don't suddenly lose your entire station leadership if something were to go wrong? But, nope, The Main Characters Do Everything.

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Monday, October 14, 2024 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: BARNEY'S WORLD (Treehouse) 9:40am NCIS (Global) 8:00pm NCIS: ORIGINS (Global) 9:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT?: THE WRANGLERS (CW Feed) PRESS YOUR LUCK (Premiering on October 21 on CityTV at 7:00pm)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

AMAZON PRIME CANADA PRIME MONDAY NIGHT HOCKEY – PENGUINS VS. HABS WE'RE MILLENNIALS. GOT A PROBLEM?

NETFLIX CANADA MIGHTY MONSTERWHEELIES

CFL FOOTBALL (TSN/TSN4) 1:00pm: Redblacks vs. Alouettes

NHL HOCKEY (TSN5) 1:00pm: Kings vs. Sens

MLB BASEBALL (SN) 4:00pm: Mets vs. Dodgers - Game 2 (SN) 7:30pm: Guardians vs. Yankees - Game 1

TRACKER (CTV) 7:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE): The disappearance of a family in the backwoods of Arkansas leads Colter to a shocking discovery; Reenie opens up her new law firm and enlists Velma's help in setting up shop.

NBA BASKETBALL (SN Now) 8:00pm: Bulls vs. Bucks

MURDOCH MYSTERIES (CBC) 8:00pm: Murdoch moves into a rooming house where a quirky fellow tenant insists that the detective help investigate an apparent murder in the building.

WILD ROSE VETS (APTN) 8:00pm: Dr. Allison's clinic is full of nerves and worry as she and her staff bring in their own animals for vet care; Dr. Emma picks up some tips for working with small companion animals from Calgary's top exotic vet specialist.

NFL FOOTBALL (TSN/TSN3/TSN4/TSN5) 8:15pm: Bills vs. Jets

HORSE WARRIORS (APTN) 8:30pm: Logan Red Crow races against the men and manages to turn a nasty spill into a personal triumph; in Maskwacis, the River Cree team is dealing with issues.

PLAN B (CBC) 9:00pm: Traveling back in time to prevent a murder-suicide, Mia kidnaps the would-be killer, but her plan backfires, leaving blood on her own hands in her pursuit of justice.

PARIS HAS FALLEN (CTV Drama) 9:00pm: Zara and Vincent's pursuit of Pearce leads them even up into the sky, and they finally understand the lengths Pearce will go to avenge the people he loved; there is more danger than ever as Zara and Vincent try to stop Pearce.

PRISON CHRONICLES (History Channel Canada) 9:00pm/9:30pm (SERIES PREMIERE): Alcatraz: Three stories of men willing to take risks to escape the cold, dark cells of "the Rock"; six convicts organize a jailbreak; three men attempt an elaborate breakout. In Episode Two, ADX: On ADX, "Alcatraz of the Rockies" located in Florence, Colorado, Ishmael Petty attacks the staff; Tommy Silverstein finds a way to communicate with Ramzi Youssef; an inmate starves himself to protest the prison's policies.

RADICAL AGE (Vision) 9:00pm (SERIES PREMIERE): Six seniors attempt to stay relevant in their pursuits.

THE TRAITORS CANADA (CTV) 10:00pm: While some players fear for their future in the game, a mission highlights just how well others can bluff their way through it; the Traitors have a secret mission, but agreeing on the course of action could threaten their success.

INSOMNIA (CTV Drama) 10:00pm: Realising her home has been infiltrated by a wolf in sheep's clothing and her family is in danger, Emma races to save them.

TOP CHEF CANADA (Food Network Canada) 10:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE): The chefs go back to basics in a Skills Race, featuring Top Chef Canada finalist Wallace Wong; while cooking at Judge Janet Zuccarini, the chefs showcase their culinary styles by creating a dish inspired by a major first in their life.

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Karim Dulé Hill (born May 3, 1975) is an actor. He is known for his roles as a personal presidential aide and Deputy Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff Charlie Young on The West Wing, for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, and pharmaceutical salesman-private detective Burton “Gus” Guster on Psych. He had minor roles in the movies Holes, The Guardian, and She’s All That and a recurring role in Ballers. He joined the regular cast of Suits for seasons 8 and 9 and plays the father in the 2021 remake of The Wonder Years. He serves as a member of the Screen Actors Guild Board of Directors.

He was born in Orange, New Jersey, and was raised in Sayreville, New Jersey. He studied ballet at a young age and appeared in the musical The Tap Dance Kid as Savion Glover’s understudy on Broadway, a part he played on the show’s national tour. He graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School and studied business finance at Seton Hall University and acting at William Esper Studio. While at Seton Hall, he accepted a role on CityKids.

In 1985, he performed a tap dance number on the MDA telethon. When the music could not be found for his routine, telethon host Jerry Lewis helped by having the orchestra play another song while he performed. His first film role was in Sugar Hill during his senior year of high school. While at Seton Hall, he was cast in a starring role in Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk on Broadway.

He had roles in She’s All That, 10.5, Holes as Sam the Onion Man, and The Guardian. He appeared on Broadway in Stick Fly and After Midnight. As a voice actor, he was part of the cast of Night of the Animated Dead.

He married actress Nicole Lyn (2004-2012). They had no children. He married Ballers co-star Jazmyn Simon (2018) and adopted her daughter, and they have a son. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence