#spectrum internet hollywood

[drchucktingle]

queer horror memory lane

i know this screenshot above is just way of some algorithm but seeing these books together i am so honored youve allowed me to open my heart and trot out my art in this unique way. having two well received queer horror books (and third on way) is amazing given where i started my trot. thank you

easy to talk on 'death of unique art' these days but if you look at my story it is powerful example that buckaroos have a taste for challenging or untraditional figures in art. this is NOT to my credit, this is to YOUR credit. YOU have supported queer autistic art. i am so moved

i am already a pretty optimistic bud but still BLOWN AWAY by way my trot has been embraced over time. i recognize my perspective is 'strange' to many but to see the way this unique way was once treated with irony and now sincerity has bloomed in its place. it brings tears of joy

as i trot down my QUEER HORROR memory lane i am going to repost TRAILER for each book just because i have been basking in these memories and recalling the slow embrace of this timeline around me. thank you for allowing me this space i am so humbled and honored. LOVE IS REAL

STRAIGHT

When a strange tear in the cosmos appears within Earth’s annual path, the consequences are disastrous. For one night a year, the vast majority of humans now undergo a frightening mental change, transforming into hateful, rage-fueled zombies who will stop at nothing to satiate their desire for brutality.

While not much is understood about this horrific mass hysteria, the demographic it effects is very specific: cisgender straight people. 

A few years after the first of these tragic events, four friends from across the queer spectrum look for safety in solitude, hunkering down in a remote desert cabin for what is now known as Saturation Day. With a vaccine available for straight people to curb their violent episodes, some predict the worst is over. Others aren’t so sure.

As night falls, it becomes clear that survival isn’t guaranteed this Saturation Day.

GET STRAIGHT HERE

CAMP DAMASCUS

From beloved internet icon Chuck Tingle, Camp Damascus is a searing and earnest horror debut about the demons the queer community faces in America, the price of keeping secrets, and finding the courage to burn it all down. Welcome to Neverton, Montana: home to a God-fearing community with a heart of gold. Nestled high up in the mountains is Camp Damascus, the self-proclaimed “most effective” gay conversion camp in the country. Here, a life free from sin awaits. But the secret behind that success is anything but holy. And they’ll scare you straight to hell.

GET CAMP DAMASCUS HERE

BURY YOUR GAYS

Misha knows that chasing success in Hollywood can be hell.

But finally, after years of trying to make it, his big moment is here: an Oscar nomination. And the executives at the studio for his long-running streaming series know just the thing to kick his career to the next level: kill off the gay characters, "for the algorithm," in the upcoming season finale.

Misha refuses, but he soon realizes that he’s just put a target on his back. And what’s worse, monsters from his horror movie days are stalking him and his friends through the hills above Los Angeles.

Haunted by his past, Misha must risk his entire future―before the horrors from the silver screen find a way to bury him for good.

PREORDER BURY YOUR GAYS HERE

i am blessed by your support, your love, and your kindness. cannot believe how lucky i am to trot with you in all in this way and i cant WAIT to see what the future of this timeline holds for us. thank you for proving love with me from the past to the future

[justheretobreakthings]

As an aroace who frequently feels frustrated by the inability to escape romance and sex whereever you turn, it's easy to become very cynical about the state of media and the uphill battle. So it's definitely really encouraging to see that there's a viable market for aroace-friendly content, one that's significant enough that perhaps in the near future we'll get to see more big media companies catering to that market. And that's in addition to the fact that today's younger generation is a lot more aware of queer identities and diversity than those who have been the big players in media creation for so long now, which means it's very likely that soon we'll get to see more creators who are willing to break away from the narrow standards of character relationships that writers often stick to now.

This article is from October 2023, so it's pretty up-to-date, even though being accustomed to Internet Time makes me feel like I'm super late to this. Anyway, have an excerpt from the article for some highlights:

Teens in the US are wondering why they don’t see more platonic relationships on screen. And that’s just one of many key takeaways from the second-annual Teens & Screens report released today by the Center for Scholars and Storytellers (CSS) at UCLA. [...] When it comes to the types of relationships shown on screen, teens are tired of love triangles and “will they or won’t they” storylines. A majority of respondents (55%) expressed a desire to see more focus on friendships in film and TV.  “While some storytellers use sex and romance as a shortcut to character connection, it’s important for Hollywood to recognize that adolescents want stories that reflect the full spectrum of relationships,” noted Uhls. More than half (51.8%) of all teens surveyed also said sexual content was not necessary in most series and films. Another indicator of what CSS calls a “nomance” trend is the fact that 38% of the teen sample said they are particularly keen to see more aromantic/asexual characters.  On average, all of the respondents ranked romantic clichés among their five least favorite fictional stereotypes. (And that’s quite a shift from when love triangles reigned supreme in fairly recent teen-skewing film franchises like To All the Boys and Twilight.)

Here's a link to the report discussed in the article for those interested.

[brf-rumortrackinganon]

Barrister Law USA on Twitter has said the Harkles are living apart. We may be advised to take every post by accounts online ‘with a grain of salt’ but when multiple blogs and accounts are posting the same thing, something must be going on.

Barrister Law is not credible. They’re a lawyer in the southern US who has a medical emergency every time they get called out or challenged by the twitterati. Someone who can’t handle the heat isn’t someone who has trustworthy gossip.

But a broken clock is right twice a day.

And, do you know why we always say “take with salt” when it comes to internet gossip? Because it’s all anonymous sources that cannot be verified from anonymous accounts that cannot be authenticated. We have no idea if everyone is using the same sources. We have no idea if people are making things up. We have no idea if the sources are legitimate or if they have a grudge or if they have actual connections or if there’s bias involved.

I’ve said this before and I’ll say this again: Just because multiple accounts and blogs are talking about the same thing, it doesn’t mean it’s actually happening. All it means is that those accounts and those blogs are in the same echo chamber and share many of the same users/visitors. That’s why it’s important to diversify where you get your news (or gossip) from, so you get out of that echo chamber so you can see what is really happening.

So for me, when I see the same stories on my spectrum of websites, that tells me something is brewing - because I know liberal publications and bloggers absolutely do not have the same sources as conservative publications and bloggers.

For the record, since many are asking:

CDAN and Enty do completely make things up themselves but they do have good connections to Hollywood PR

DeuxMoi also makes things up and has gone on the record saying they make things up. Not trustworthy at all.

Exposing SMG takes gossip and analysis from other blogs and websites and repackages it as their own.

I do believe that Lady C has sometimes-knowledgeable sources but she keeps moving the goalposts for The Big Sussex Takedown so her accuracy is doubtful. I think she makes some things bigger to keep her audience and viewers engaged.

BarkJack/TLF has bonafide journalism credentials but I doubt their sources are still in the know because everything they take credit for happened years ago and their scoops are so vague (to protect their sources, as they always claim) because it lets them take credit for everything no matter how it actually happens.

Astrology and tarot is all subjective based on the reader and the reader’s own biases and I don’t consider their readings to have any authority until after a prediction has come to pass.

But what I do note about astrology and tarot is that when several people on different platforms who I know don’t know each other are saying the same/similar things, that’s worth paying attention to. And so far, that “universal signal” (if you will) has only happened three times: in mid-2017 when many of these began picking up on a new baby for the Cambridges, in 2020 or 2021 (I’ll have to find my notes to double-check specific dates) when those sites noted a pregnancy loss for the Cambridges, and this summer when they were seeing big changes in store for the Sussexes October/November. While these sites are saying different causes (Sussex divorce/separation, the children and LOS issues, the children’s titles, Charles modernizing, Charles dying, Sussexes returning) they’re all citing October/November timeframe. That’s worth paying attention to, IMO.

I don’t watch any of the royal YouTubers so I can’t comment on any of them.

Reddit is kinda a crapshoot. It’s hit or miss. SMM gets good gossip but the channel and most of its commentariat have huge angry biases against the Sussexes so I always question how much of it is real and how much of it is exaggerated for engagement. The Royal Gossip sub is fairer but they also cover all royals everywhere and sometimes you may have to dig.

Quora is definitely a crapshoot. Christopher Jones/Jackson/Johnson (I forget his last name) started out credible but lately seems to be more fantastist and I’m not sure that he’s as credible or believable any more.

[feminismisstillahatemovement]

What do you think about the commercialized sexualization of women and girls (esp. under capitalism)? How do you explain the disproportionate percentage of violent/sex crime committed by men, especially on women? Or things like BDSM and in general the lack of empathy men display for women, how they get off to women being hurt?

Genuine questions

There's a bunch of assumptions here that I don't know that you're aware of, stemming from the ideologically-created false-reality tunnels (specifically, Marxism/Feminism) you are looking at human relationships through. It would take a very long time to go into all of them deeply so I'll just try be brief.

"the commercialized sexualization of women and girls (esp. under capitalism)"

Prostitution is often called "the world's oldest profession": women have been exchanging sex for favors, goods and services tens of thousands of years before what Marx termed "Capitalism" came along. I would say the advent of various forms of mass communication, from the printing press to the cinema and television and then especially the internet, has caused that to explode and enter all parts of life more than any political explanation. The decline of religion probably plays a large part too.

I really don't like seeing adolescent girls dressing up like hookers, but I dont have kids so there's not much more I can do about that than express my distaste and disapproval: it's up to the parents of those children to watch over them and monitor what they're watching and how they dress. And you have to ask yourself what side of the political spectrum is pushing for these things: is it religious conservative types who are pushing for taking 5-year-olds along to watch adults simulate sex at drag shows? What political agenda does Hollywood openly promote? What political parties do "sex-positive" feminists vote for?

"the disproportionate percentage of violent/sex crime committed by men, especially on women?"

In intimate partner violence, the reality is both sexes lash out at each other at about equal rates, with women self-reporting hitting their partners more than men. The question you need to ask yourself here is who repeatedly told you to believe something different to that, and why.

When it comes the R word, it's not surprising that more women are counted as victims of that crime than men, when in most of the first world, women simply cannot be charged with that crime when they coerce a male to have sex with them, or initiate sex with a boy under the age of consent.

"Or things like BDSM and in general the lack of empathy men display for women, how they get off to women being hurt?"

Women like and fetishize BDSM as much or more than men. That's pretty self-evident if you look at who wrote and bought the millions of Fifty Shades of Grey books, or even at girls' blogs on Tumblr showing the things they find erotic, their fantasies, etc. The last time I went into the subject of women's self-reported sexual fantasies in detail, my blog was terminated, so I'll avoid going further, if that's ok with you.

But generally, I think it's obviously the case that men are far more empathetic and caring for women than women are for men. Again, it's likely you don't see that because of the ideological bubble you are in, but if you really make an effort to objectively note men and women's behaviour, words and actions in your day-to-day life, making a concerted effort to treat both sexes equally and tallying up their scores, I think you will find what I say to be true.

Hope that helps.

[fredseibertdotcom]

Emil Rensing, photographed by Elena Seibert, 2001

My mentor: Emil Rensing 

Emil Rensing changed my life. I’ve been lucky that as I’ve gotten older instead of completely settling in (though there’s naturally a lot of that too) there are folks around me that kept me from thinking “old.” Scott Webb and the Nickelodeon promo team, the Fred/Alan gang, the great artists and writers in my cartoon lives. But, I must say, I think when the consumer internet came buzzing, I was just about ready to turn off my brain to it and let the yung’uns take over. Jed Simmons tried to stop me, but I was tired, I was done. Then came Emil. 

For many years, like everyone else, my mentors had been older me (excepting Bob Pittman, my original MTV boss, who was two years younger). But when I was almost 50, it flipped on me. And the first kid that started teaching me a lot of stuff was... Emil Rensing. 

Emil has a number of super powers, not the least being a superior, raw intelligence. He’s a computer engineer, sure (he was one of the early employees of the then-revolutionary AOL), but... My experience has been there are engineers who know how to invent things, build things, fix things, but there are few who understand the human who use those things. On the other hand, the folks who can comprehend humans, don’t often have grasp on where technology is going, they can only figure out where it’s been (I’m probably on that spectrum). Emil, he can connect the dots. It’s seems simple when I’m writing this, but trust me it’s not. Emil appreciates, deduces, discerns, interprets, recognizes, penetrates. Emil sees. 

Emil and I met in 1999, but here’s the quick backstory. 

After a try at becoming a record producer, a stint in country radio and cable television, I had somehow or other found myself happily, thrillingly, in the cartoon business. Then, a few months after insisting to a friend that I was happy just learning to be an independent cartoon producer, the internet was for others, I became the first/only president of MTV Networks Online. Just like any other occupation I’ve had, I had no idea what I was doing. 

A friend from the animation biz, Charlie Fink, someone always interested in ‘what’s next,’ had left Hollywood and joined the early, money losing, what-the-fuck-is-this-internet-thing. He suggested I meet a young engineer –Signore Rensing– he’d worked with. I did, and even though –maybe because!– Emil was 25 years younger, I asked him to join my team, he did. 

It’s hard for me to say what happened in the next year, but for me, it was confusing. The company didn’t really want to succeed in the internet, they just wanted some of that internet moolah that was floating around, and I still didn’t know what I was doing other than occupying space. Soon enough, it was clear to me I couldn’t move the company in any useful direction, so it was equally clear I had to quit. When I told Emil I was leaving he announced he’d quit earlier that day. 

Frederator/NY announcement posters by Hatch Show Print, Nashville

Spontaneously, I blurted, “let’s start a company together. You keep showing me what the internet will mean to me and I’ll you how to make TV shows.” He agreed and we were in business. Frederator Studios –Eric Homan and Kevin Kolde– kept the cartoon fires burning (My Life as a Teenage Robot, Random! Cartoons, Fanboy and Chum Chum, Adventure Time, et cetera) and we started a media/internet consultancy in New York.  The details don’t matter, we did some good work, we made some TV shows, we started some of the early internet video successes, eventually we started, then sold, yet another new company that paced the world in the new vision of streaming video. 

Next New Networks, founded by Emil Rensing & Fred Seibert, posters by Frank Olinsky

Most importantly, Emil kept me young, kept me smart, helped set my stage for the next 20+ years. Emil Rensing changed my life. 

Thank you buddy. xxoo 

I’ve posted often about my mentors, the people I’ve learned the most from. And I’ve noted how often how many of them beg to differ as to whether or not I should credit them as such. So, I’ve calmed down in my titling. But still…

[mostlysignssomeportents]

This day in history

I'm on tour with my new, nationally bestselling novel The Bezzle! Catch me in TUCSON (Mar 9-10), then SAN FRANCISCO (Mar 13), Anaheim, and more!

#15yrsago Middle schooler wins C-SPAN prize for doc about NSA spying https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/03/middle-schoolers-win-c-span-prizes-nsa-documentaries

#10yrsago Chocolate cookie milk shots: milk tumblers made from chocolate chip cookies https://www.eater.com/2014/3/5/6269103/dominique-ansel-to-debut-milk-cookie-shots-at-sxsw

#10yrsago Make taser-proof clothing with carbon-fiber linings https://hackaday.io/project/196-homamade-carbon-tape-taser-proof-clothing

#10yrsago Why does Hollywood like dystopian LAs and utopian SFs? https://boomcalifornia.org/2014/02/27/postcards-from-the-future/

#10yrsago Why DRM’ed coffee-pods may be just the awful stupidity we need https://memex.craphound.com/2014/03/06/why-drmed-coffee-pods-may-be-just-the-awful-stupidity-we-need/

#10yrsago Complaint: WIPO director illegally collected staff DNA in order to out whistleblower https://unwatch.org/un-whistleblower-head-world-intellectual-property-agency-stole-employees-dna-samples/

#10yrsago US Embassy and Godaddy conspire to censor dissenting Mexican political site https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/03/mexican-protest-site-censored-godaddy-us-embassys-help

#10yrsago Harry Reid on the Koch Brothers’ agenda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2-cIpXIoY4

#10yrsago Rob Ford’s pitiable moment on Jimmy Kimmel https://www.joeydevilla.com/2014/03/04/rob-fords-red-faced-interview-on-jimmy-kimmel-live/

#10yrsago Video explainer: why open spectrum matters, and why you’re about to lose it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhVx-kH7RAQ

#10yrsago Feds drop link-related charges against Barrett Brownhttps://www.techdirt.com/2014/03/05/barrett-brown-tells-court-that-sharing-link-is-not-crime/ https://www.techdirt.com/2014/03/05/barrett-brown-tells-court-that-sharing-link-is-not-crime/

#5yrsago Ruminations on decades spent writing stories that run more than 1,000,000 words https://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2019/03/lessons-learned-writing-really.html

#5yrsago A thorough defense of Modern Monetary Theory https://www.forbes.com/sites/johntharvey/2019/03/05/mmt-sense-or-nonsense/

#5yrsago A brilliant, simple exercise to teach privacy fundamentals https://twitter.com/Klonick/status/1102970732890316801

#5yrsago GOP lawmaker driven mad by bill that would decriminalize children who take naked photos of themselves, delivers a frenzied rant about anal sex on legislature’s floor https://www.thestranger.com/news/2019/03/05/39511377/a-bill-decriminalizing-teen-sexting-passes-the-house-causing-republican-to-scream-about-anal-sex-on-the-floor

#5yrsago Bounty hunters and stalkers are able to track you in realtime by lying to your phone company and pretending to be cops https://www.vice.com/en/article/panvkz/stalkers-debt-collectors-bounty-hunters-impersonate-cops-phone-location-data

#5yrsago From prisons to factories to offices: the spread of workplace surveillance and monitoring tech https://datasociety.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DandS_WorkplaceMonitoringandSurveillance-.pdf

#5yrsago NH GOP lawmakers mocked gun violence survivors by wearing clutchable pearl necklaces to gun control hearing https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/03/06/gop-lawmakers-wore-pearls-while-gun-violence-victims-testified-activists-were-outraged/

#5yrsago Omniverse CEO rejects piracy accusations, claims that he has a legit, “mind-blowing” 100-year license to stream TV on the internet https://www.lightreading.com/video-broadcast/omniverse-ceo-i-m-doing-everything-literally-by-the-book-

#1yrago Biden set to appoint mass foreclosure cheerleader to the Fed https://pluralistic.net/2023/03/06/personnel-are-policy/#janice-eberly

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[ginger-snaps014]

Gen Alpha Scooby Reboot:

Set up/ why traveling: The gang runs a YouTube-like channel supporting their interests (think try guys).

They all work together and show up in each other’s primary videos. They are friends. They also do Watcher-like ghost hunting videos. Which is why they started solving mysteries. We can even have real current YouTuber guest appearances - instead of kiss (a band I love from the 80s). That’s the set up. We see the behinds the camera stuff. Per usual, the gang travels different places using the Internet channel as a reason. Maybe a sponsor wants Daphne to go to a beach to model the new looks. Maybe shaggy is asked to judge a cooking competition in Louisiana. Maybe Fred is going to Daytona to prove a certain stunt is not possible. Maybe Velma is asked to speak at a college. Maybe they collab with someone in Cali. Maybe they are at VidCon. Also the ghost hunting episodes they film all over the country. Once at the location with a plausible set up, they meet a monster. Run around. Find clues. Catch him/her. Unmask them. The usual scooby. They get even more popular when they starts solving mysteries. There is an episode of the dealing with the traditional media criticizing the channel and “pranks”.

The gang loves each other. And supports each other. There is probably an episode making fun of them for being codependent. The ads for the show are the 30sec shorts-3 minute videos that they would post in their channel.

Velma is still the smart one- showing aptitude for research, math, science, etc. She has a little bit of a lack of emotional intelligence, but that is not a huge issue. Because her friends know her heart - Like mystery inc. Maybe she is even in the spectrum. Velma has a video essay going though the origin of myths and monsters (think Monstrum from PBS) and analyzing pop culture spooky media (think the Take or Lindsey Ellis). She is gay with a reoccurring love interest. Apart from her own stuff, she works a lot off screen with Daphne for research for Daph’s stuff, on screen a lot Fred because traps involves physics, and a little with Shaggy for times when food meets science (hello food theory inspo). She is still brunette with a bob, glasses, orange sweater, and red skirt. She can be any race (except Asian because we want to avoid the model Asian stereotype that is harmful). I learn towards Latino likely because I’m from Texas. She must be the shortest person.

Fred is a himbo. He isn’t the brightest, has insane ADHD, and loves his hyperfocus (usually traps, but can also be cars, summer camp, circus, old Hollywood movies, ascots, etc. for certain episodes). He is super supportive of his friends. Fred’s channel is like mythbusters trying practical effects and traps. As the car guy, he also likes car stunts. His bright himbo energy shines through screen. The channel fans theorize that he is dating Daphne because in group videos they pair up all the time and seem to hang out the most off camera. The actual show will never confirm. He sometimes does fashion stuff with her (I mean he wears an ascot). Shaggy and Fred do a work out challenge in the new year to see who is better at more athletic activities. Shaggy wins because canonically he is more athletic (track, gymnastics, etc.). Then Daphne comes in and puts them to shame (blackbelt, surfing, jousting, fencing, etc.). Velma makes money from betting on Daph. Fred is cheering on his friends the entire time. He has golden retriever energy. Loving, respectful, supportive, anti-toxic masculinity and vocal. When asked if he is the leader of the channel, he looks confused and just says he is the loudest. He can sometimes be a little much, but only in the best way. He must be in well fitted jeans and white long sleeve top. He must wear an ascot. He has a barrel chest and muscular arms. He is taller than Velma and shorter than Shaggy. Preferably he has lighter hair than his skin. He can be any race. Maybe make him darker to contrast visually with shaggy. Frank Welker must voice.

Daphne is a girly and adventurous character. She still loves fashion and makeups. In the promos she does an outfit of the day, but it’s for running from Frankenstein. Daphne has a show that is “Mysteries, Make-Up, Mondays” (we pay bailey sarian royalties to play on the name of her show). She puts on makeup while talking about spooky mysteries, huntings, etc. She also is a big fan of more “extreme” challenges the group does (surfing, learning to fight, etc.). She has Eugene energy where she just wins (except she wins if anything adrenaline oriented instead of booze oriented.). People keep trying to peg her as just a pretty face, then she will fly a plane like it’s nothing. She is a slight adrenaline junkie, but somehow keeps it from being her make personality. She is super nice, but has some sass. She loves her friends. She does the most channels cross-over (in prior iterations she has appeared in shows/movies with just shaggy and scoob as well as just Velma). She goes with the flow. Her family is wealthy, but she is not supported by them. They wanted her to have a more traditional job, and thought this was a hobby. But that’s okay because she has the gang. Her sponsors also pay for a lot of the travel because they want her in certain locations wearing their clothing, make up, etc. Per usual, she shows that girly isn’t bad. She must be taller than Velma and shorter than Shaggy. She is a redhead and wears primarily purple with green accents. If she has an identity crisis in an episode, put her is a different color for that one episode. She should have the trendy body troupe for that decade. She should be eye-catching. She can be any race provided that her orange red hair looks good with it. Thanks to K-Pop I lean towards East Asian, but that is my bias.

Shaggy is shaggy. He loves food and his dog. He hates the on-site ghost stuff and can’t understand how his friends love it. But he loves them so he is there (with a lot of Ryan energy). Shaggy obviously has food oriented videos. Some times it’s without a recipe with the gang. Something it’s try the menu. Maybe some (implied) drunk/stoned kitchen. He also may do some reacts to watches to Vincent Van Ghoul movies. Shaggy is a super static character across reboots, so not trying to change much there. My version of shaggy is ace. He is also a vegetarian (per prior voice actor request). Per Scooby Doo Where Are You cannon, his family is wealthy and his uncle owns a castle randomly. I want him to have Fred energy form big hero 6. Like you don’t even realize he is funding things. Then bam there is a 2k gold encrusted pizza he wants to eat and he just pulls out a credit card. After all, channels take money and someone has to pay up. And his diet is $$$. Because he is a coward, athletic and theoretically lights up, I would prefer that he stays white. There are too many negative racial stereotypes around these traits. It’s a minefield.

Scooby- he is the mascot of the channel. He is shaggy’s dog and best friend. He is scooby. Like shaggy he does not change a ton version to version. But I want the slightly more original version that was a a “ham” for the camera. I would also want to lean away from “Dog? Where?” jokes for a while. He is a puppy celebrity. But like D-list because it’s the internet. He is sponsored by his favorite treat, Scooby Snacks. He looks the same as usual, and is a Great Dane (who lacks all the visual traits of a Grate Dane show dog)

Basically, update the set up and add some good inclusive happy vibes.

[littlewalken]

sep 4

You know what I've never seen in the wild? One of those crazy hair colored kids with pronouns and genders and alters. Ain't even seen a trans person, that I know of, in nearly 20 years since we lived in Hollywood and the woman who did some car repairs for us needed a shave.

Did once see what I would call a fat fuck at the sleep doctor, adult with gray hair, had gluttoned themselves to immobility, required 2 people to push their wheelchair which they were sliding out of because they couldn't even sit properly, struggling to breathe under several hundred pounds of stomach, and loudly whining about wanting a candy bar to the point we couldn't hear the receptionist and do our business until the screeching stopped.

So it's not like those things we see on the internet are cryptids but like one step below. But I've stood face to face with a dinosaur snowy egret standing between me and somewhere I had to go than someone younger than me with strong opinions on how I should whatever.

Seriously, I was late to physical therapy one time because an egret was in the way. Told it I needed to pass, pointed to where I wanted to go, it just stood there almost as tall as I am with a sharper beak.

Found out part of what made John Schneider work so well as Pa Kent in Smallville is he has a son with a spectrum disorder so he came in to the show understanding what it's like to parent someone who isn't run of the mill average.

something something Is Jonathan Kent from Smallville the only character with heterosexual with only his wife fan fiction something something and sometimes we need that something something

[ukjournal]

Online streaming is quite common now. It has given viewers all around plenty of choices. Among these, Movierulz 7 has become somewhat important as it provides a large spectrum of material. This book explores the specifics of Movierulz 7. It addresses its features, background, legality, and safer alternatives. We also offer direction in personal self-defense. This is as one negotiates the convoluted realm of internet streaming.

[bllsbailey]

Dave Portnoy Lights Up George Clooney: If Biden Was So Far Gone—Why'd You Wait 3 Weeks to Tell Us?

Barstool Sports founder and popular social media personality Dave Portnoy posted an internet rant Wednesday night blasting actor and Democrat cheerleader George Clooney for his op-ed calling on Joe Biden to step away from his reelection campaign. Clooney argued that the president is not "even the Joe Biden of 2020. He was the same man we all witnessed at the debate." 

Brutal words, George.

Wasn’t it just last month that you held a glitzy Tinseltown fundraiser that brought in $28 million for the befuddled president? Question: Why did you wait three weeks to tell Americans this very important news? 

Inquiring minds want to know, and Dave Portnoy has an inquiring mind. (Warning: major profanity):

George Clooney, what a f------ hero this guy is, huh? Comes forward today — now, this guy threw a fundraiser, raised tens of millions, co-chair for Biden, three weeks ago. Today comes out, he’s like, ‘Guess what? The guy you saw in the debate, that vegetable, that’s f------ Biden, he’s a vegetable. He was a vegetable three weeks ago.’ Acting like he’s doing some heroic thing.

Now, appreciation for internet rants can be in the eye of the beholder, and certainly, Portnoy is a loud, profane personality and has his detractors. He’s dead on here, though—Clooney got to play the Tinseltown hero by raking in huge amounts of cash for Biden, but now he’s belatedly stabbing him in the back weeks later. Not my kind of hero.

It doesn’t take the better part of a month to write an Op-Ed, George. 

One of the things I’ve focused on recently is the apparent astonishment across the Democratic universe regarding Biden’s decline. “I'm shocked! Shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!” they seem to be saying, but like the infamous Captain Louis Renault, played by Claude Rains in the 1942 classic “Casablanca,” they’ve known all along exactly what’s been going on. 

The New York Times, NBC’s Chuck Todd, Democrat lawmakers across the spectrum… They’re all saying, gosh, we didn’t see this coming. Even though the president’s decline has been in front of their—and our eyes—for years now. The dishonesty is off the charts.

I’m guessing Clooney—an extremely plugged-in Demcrat insider with a controversial progressive wife—like so many others, has known for a long time about Biden’s deterioration. But now he wants to be brave and make headlines by calling the president out. Are you just angling for a "Vanity Fair" cover? Where have you been for the last three and a half years, George? 

Portnoy was far from done:

"So what, George? If [Biden] didn’t do the debate… and wasn’t a vegetable, you were just going to keep your mouth shut?" Portnoy continued. "And by the way, if you just found out Biden was a vegetable, where have you been for two years? Everyone knows he’s a vegetable." Portnoy claimed Biden can't "get on and off a stage without getting lost, he talks about dead people like he had lunch with them yesterday. He can’t f------ ride his bike without falling down. He can’t get up and down f------ Air Force One without taking a tumble. No s--- he’s a vegetable. He’s been a vegetable for two f------ years. Democrats don’t care."

Portnoy went on, and there’s plenty more in the above video. But he calls it right in his summation: "It’s all dirty politics." 

Clooney knew, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer knew, Vice President Kamala Harris knew, the list goes on ad nauseam… and yet they all lied to us. The chickens are coming home to roost, and good for Portnoy for calling it out, whatever you think of his style.

How stunning and brave are our Hollywood heroes!

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WorldFree4U: A Closer Look at the Online Platform

In the vast world of online content, platforms like WorldFree4U have garnered significant attention. Known primarily for its extensive library of downloadable movies, TV shows, and software, WorldFree4U has become a go-to destination for many users seeking free access to digital media. However, its operations and the legality of its content have raised numerous questions and concerns. This article delves into the background, functionality, and the controversies surrounding WorldFree4U.

What is WorldFree4U?

WorldFree4U is a website that offers a wide range of digital content, including movies, TV series, software, and games, for free download. The platform is popular for providing high-quality content in various formats and sizes, catering to users with different internet speeds and storage capacities. Movies are often available in formats such as 300MB, 720p, and 1080p, making it accessible to a broad audience.

Features and Offerings

1. Extensive Library: WorldFree4U boasts a vast collection of movies and TV shows across different genres and languages. From Hollywood blockbusters to Bollywood hits, the platform covers a wide spectrum of entertainment options.

2. Variety of Formats:The site offers movies in multiple formats and sizes, allowing users to choose according to their preferences and device compatibility. This flexibility is one of the reasons behind its popularity.

3. User-Friendly Interface: Despite being a platform operating in a legally grey area, WorldFree4U is designed to be user-friendly. The website is relatively easy to navigate, with categories and search options that help users find their desired content quickly.

4. Software and Games: Apart from movies and TV shows, WorldFree4U also provides various software and games. This includes popular applications, tools, and the latest game releases, all available for free download.

Legal and Ethical Concerns

The primary concern with WorldFree4U is the legality of its operations. The website distributes copyrighted material without proper authorization, which is illegal in many countries. Downloading or distributing pirated content is a violation of intellectual property rights and can lead to severe legal consequences for both the operators and users.

Risks for Users

1. Legal Repercussions: Users downloading content from WorldFree4U risk facing legal actions. Copyright holders are increasingly taking steps to combat piracy, and individuals caught downloading illegal content may face fines or even imprisonment.

2. Security Threats: Downloading files from unauthorized sources can expose users to various security threats. Files from such websites may contain malware, viruses, or spyware, which can compromise personal data and harm devices.

3. Ethical Issues: Supporting piracy undermines the efforts of content creators and the entertainment industry. It impacts revenue generation, which in turn affects the production of future content. By using platforms like WorldFree4U, users contribute to the devaluation of creative work.

Conclusion

While WorldFree4U may seem like a convenient option for accessing free digital content, the legal and ethical implications cannot be ignored. The platform operates in a legally contentious area, and users should be aware of the potential risks and consequences. Supporting legitimate channels for content consumption is crucial for sustaining the entertainment industry and respecting the intellectual property rights of creators.

For those seeking legal alternatives, numerous streaming services and digital platforms offer a vast array of content for reasonable subscription fees, ensuring that creators are duly compensated for their work. By making informed choices, users can enjoy their favorite media while contributing to a fair and sustainable entertainment ecosystem.

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Unveiling the Soul: Finding the Perfect Portrait Photographer Near You Welcome, fellow image enthusiasts, to Drift House! Today, we delve into the captivating world of portrait photography.  A well-crafted portrait transcends a simple picture; it captures an essence, a story, a connection. But with countless portrait photographers scattered across the digital landscape, how do you find the one who can translate your vision into a timeless image?

Fear not, for Drift House is here to guide you.  This blog will empower you to discover the perfect portrait photographer near you, ensuring you capture the essence of yourself, your loved ones, or even your brand in a way that resonates deeply.

Know Your Style:  Exploring the Photographic Spectrum

Portrait photography embraces a vast stylistic spectrum. Do you crave classic elegance reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour? Or perhaps you're drawn to the raw emotion and authenticity of documentary-style portraits.

Maybe you envision something whimsical and artistic, capturing personalities through creative lighting and unique angles. Defining your desired style will significantly narrow down your search for a photographer who resonates with your vision.

Location, Location, Location:  The Power of Proximity

Technology has revolutionized photography, but there's something irreplaceable about in-person interaction. Consider the benefits of working with a local photographer. They'll have a deeper understanding of the local landscape, potentially offering unique shooting locations that resonate with your concept.

Furthermore, building a rapport with a photographer in close proximity allows for easier communication and collaboration throughout the process.  Utilize Drift House as a springboard!  Search our location-based tags to find portrait photographers thriving in your area.

Exploring Online Portfolios:  A Window into the Photographer's Soul

The internet provides a treasure trove of photographic talent. Leverage it to your advantage! Explore the online portfolios of potential photographers near you. Pay close attention to their style, the emotions they evoke in their portraits, and the overall aesthetic that resonates with you.

Most photographers categorize their work, making it easier to find portraits that align with your desired style. Don't just skim the surface; delve deeper into their projects. Look for consistency in their work, ensuring they can consistently deliver the kind of images you envision.

Beyond the Lens:  Understanding the Photographer's Process

A portrait photographer is more than just someone who operates a camera. They are visual storytellers who connect with their subjects and capture their essence. Look for photographers who detail their creative process on their websites or social media.

Do they prioritize pre-shoot consultations to understand your vision?  How do they handle lighting and location scouting?  Do they offer guidance on posing and wardrobe selection?  These insights reveal their level of professionalism and commitment to creating a collaborative and comfortable shooting experience.

Client Testimonials:  Unveiling the Photographer's Personality

Client testimonials offer invaluable insights into a photographer's work ethic and personality. Satisfied clients often rave about the photographer's professionalism, ability to put them at ease, and their overall satisfaction with the final product.

Look for testimonials on the photographer's website, social media pages, or even online review platforms.  These candid reviews will give you a clearer picture of the photographer's interpersonal skills and their ability to deliver a positive and successful portrait experience.

The All-Important Consultation:  Building a Connection

Once you've shortlisted a few potential photographers, schedule consultations. This is your chance to assess their personality, communication style, and whether you feel comfortable working with them. Discuss your vision, preferred shooting locations, and any specific requirements you may have.

A good photographer will ask questions, actively listen to your ideas, and offer suggestions to bring your vision to life.  The consultation should feel like a creative conversation, not a rigid transaction. Trust your gut – the right photographer will make you feel comfortable and confident in their ability to capture you at your best.

Pricing and Packages:  Striking a Balance

Portrait photography pricing varies depending on the photographer's experience, location, and the complexity of the shoot.  Be upfront about your budget during the consultation.  Most photographers offer various packages catering to different needs and budgets.

Remember, the cheapest option isn't always the best. Invest in a photographer whose style aligns with your vision and who demonstrates a commitment to quality and professionalism.

The Final Note:  A Journey of Self-Discovery

A portrait session can be transformative. It's a chance to celebrate your individuality, capture precious moments with loved ones, or build a powerful image for your brand.  By following these tips and letting Drift House guide you, you'll find the perfect portrait photographer near you, a talented collaborator who will capture your essence and create lasting memories through the power of photography.

So, embark on this journey of self-discovery and artistic expression.  Remember, the perfect portrait photographer is waiting to be found, ready to translate your vision

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MoviesMing: The Ultimate Gateway to Your Cinematic Bliss

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The movie selections available to us in this digital age have completely changed. For movie buffs, the advent of internet streaming services has enhanced the viewing experience. Out of all these outlets and choices, MoviesMing has emerged as the greatest entry point to the pinnacle of cinematic excellence. The information on this website caters to a broad spectrum of global audiences' varied tastes. A Whole Set

A vast selection of films and other media are available on MoviesMing to suit a variety of watchers and audiences. Content from many languages, eras, and genres will be available to you. Whether you're a fan of Bollywood films or Hollywood flicks, this website has the stuff you want. MoviesMing has everything from blockbusters from other regional movie industries to international independent films.

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Through an interdisciplinary framework, The Pandemic Visual Regime aims to answer an array of questions: In which ways have the effects of the pandemic been racialized, thereby reinforcing white supremacy? How are our responses to Covid-19 shaped by the Hollywood “outbreak narrative” of films such as Contagion? How has design responded to our new pandemic needs? How have infographics affected our perception? In which new ways have we come to inhabit private, public, and virtual space? Regarding the latter, what changes have there been in the forms of digital surveillance? On the other side of the spectrum, what forms has mutual aid taken and what have been our forms of relating with nature, both during lockdown and after lockdown was over? All these questions open the field to rethinking the visuality of our post-pandemic zeitgeist.

The Pandemic Visual Regime: Visuality and Performativity in the Covid-19 Crisis : Julia Ramírez-Blanco : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

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The Digital Media Evolution: Scoopearth's Impact Unveiled

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Is Scoopearth only focused on startups and technology?

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