#tedros???

[deepestsharkshark]

The school of good and evil but make it sterek

[writtenbycassandra]

why i don't like the netflix adaption of sge

i've watched the movie this weekend, and i have some thoughts to share:

the people in the village actually know about the school and the fairy tales. it's important because in the books it is one of the things that characterizes sophie the way she is. most kids have developed a fear of being selected for the school for good and evil, while sophie is anticipated to be kidnapped by the school master. she even bakes goods for him, feigns "good" demeanor, and discards all the protective mechanisms her father had constructed to keep her safe.

her father and to-be stepmother are portrayed inaccurately as well. they are simple, sane people. in the books, they never treat sophie really horrible. perhaps her father wanted a son instead of a daughter (we don't really find out if that is true or a part of sophie's broken worldview), but he still cares for her—he provides her with enough resources to do her strange make up routine every morning, he eats her gruesome food (yes, he complains, but not with an abusive tone at all, he just sounds tired of having to consume the vegan food he clearly hates), and he tries to prevent her from getting captured. and her stepmother is also a vaguely decent human being, and not a merciless, evil person.

the way sophie talks to people is very different. in the books, everything she did was to make her appear more "good", so she'd be taken to the school for good. she never actually had any motivation apart from her own wants. most people who watched the movie love sophie, but not because they think she is evil, but because they think that she is simply misunderstood. and in the book it's made extremely clear how false this is. sophie is jealous, cheats, manipulates, lies, finds joy in hurting others, kills, judges easily, only cares for her looks, feels no empathy or guilt, and rejects people who are trying to help her. and she doesn't do it because she is misunderstood and wants to find revenge/was taught to be that way/lived through a traumatic event. honestly, i find her pretty scary. book sophie would've killed movie sophie instantly.

agatha is also a point for me. first of all, her looks. and i'm not talking about the race of the actress (acting skills are what matters and she is a good actress), but about the way how they depicted her. agatha was supposed to look "hideous"—oily hair, watery eyes, grim face. people literally flinched before her in the books because of the way she looked (and treated herself accordingly.) but her movie version looks so pretty, and i mean that not in the objective way, but in the way that they didn't include the things that made her appear ugly in the books. they never let her grow and find out that she was always pretty, but nobody recognized it because she couldn't embrace her beauty. also, the thing about her being good is a thing. in the books we are thaught that regardless of her gruff, quiet, lonesome, and sorrowful personality, agatha still can be a good person. but in the movie she's just your average, nice teenage girl. there is no character depth. where is the mean, broken girl who seemed to hated everything, yet wanted to be good? where is the girl that wouldn't give up on sophie? where is the girl that always prioritized others? well, we never really got to see her in the movie.

agatha and tedros' relationship is an insta-love story instead of a slow burn. remember, in the books he hated her at first and literally wanted to kill her until like over 300 pages into the book. just saying. and in the movie, they are all nice to each other, like no? sophie was the one tedros had a crush on at first because he though that she was his would-be princess. (there was also no character depth on his side. he never overcomes his prejudices.)

they revealed stuff way too early and made the two female teachers enemies instead of friends. (also, why is jesper playing the evil gremlin?) that disappointed me because i loved their dynamic in the books.

all the little yet extremely important things were missing... the lessons yuba, professor sader's whole existence, the test about "being good" that agatha aces, so many scenes with the never girls, the ever girls being more evil than some nevers, all the lore.

it was not a bad movie (it's okay, i guess?), but it's a horryfing adaptation of the books.

[reenaofpashadunes]

[whore-mel]

This month was the month....I joined a dead fandom...😞😞

Where is the school for good and evil (BOOK) fandom??

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[nando161mando]

Footage of interior of Gaza's largest hospital Al Shifa released by the World Health Organization.

WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said that the hospital had been reduced to ashes, leaving it an "empty shell with human graves".

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My mother didn't understand why I kept saying "he looks so much like Jamie".

So, I showed her this collage and now SHE SEES. 😁

Jamie is Neteyam. Neteyam is Jamie. 🥰❤️

Special thanks to @cinetrix yet again for her render of Neteyam in the first comparison. 💕

[aivel1a]

Made this in honor of me getting the 4th book (thanks to my aunt who gave me her copy) but ended up finishing the book first before getting this out

But anyway heres my tagatha contribution to the fandom

Less shiny ver:

Again thanking my aunt for giving me this

[filmesbrazil]

[liv45no]

Agatha: *sliding a photo across the table* I need you to shoot this girl in the leg.

Hester: that's a picture of you

Agatha: Tedros and Sophie want me to try zumba.

[grits-galraisedinthesouth]

Speaking of unfit: World Health Organization (W.H.O.) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

According to minutes of the meeting published by the Associated Press (AP) on Monday, Tedros “rebutted” Trump’s three stated reasons for pulling out of W.H.O. with an executive order on his very first day back in office: W.H.O.’s mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic, its failure to adopt reforms, and the “unfairly onerous payments” demanded from the United States.

Tedros went on to show his audience a presentation that made it clear American shoulders a wildly disproportionate share of the budget for W.H.O. – covering 80 percent of the cost of “readiness functions” even in W.H.O.’s European office, 95 percent of tuberculosis programs in Europe, and 60 percent of tuberculosis work in Africa – which would seem to rebut the director’s rebuttal of Trump’s complaint about onerous payments.

Tedros nevertheless insisted he was more concerned about the “void” in critical health information from the United States than the loss of American funding.

“Bringing the U.S. back will be very important, and on that, I think all of you can play a role,” he told the assembled diplomats.

“We continue to give them information because they need it. We would appreciate it if you continue to push and reach out to them to reconsider,” he said.

The AP report included no mention of any other nation stepping forward to make up for the loss of U.S. funding.

Trump said shortly after withdrawing from the W.H.O. that he would consider rejoining, but only if they “clean up” their operation and address his complaint about other nations, especially gigantic plague-spreading China, paying only a fraction of what the United States does.

As for reforms, W.H.O. is far better at talking about them than actually implementing them, as even some critics of Trump’s withdrawal concede. Those critics argue the United States should push for long-delayed and much-needed reforms instead of pulling out, but America’s gigantic financial contributions appear to have given it very little leverage over W.H.O.

[whattheheckrainbowdashdontswear]

hort are u ok

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[b0nbonnieb0n]

thinking veery hard about writing a fic where Tedros and Sophie end up marrying and they're both miserable, and fighting, all the while Agatha is out there doing random good deeds and becoming dovey's apprentice

More of like, an "what if" scenario where everyone but the coven is unhappy lololol

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Cold-Pressed vs Wood-Pressed Oil: Which Method Delivers Better Flavour, Nutrition and Value?

Understanding the two traditional extraction methods

Although both methods aim to obtain oil without the high heat or harsh chemicals used in modern solvent extraction, “wood-pressed” and “cold-pressed” are not interchangeable terms.

AspectWood-pressed oil (chekku/ghani)Cold-pressed oil (general modern method)EquipmentWooden mortar and pestle (usually a slow-turning pestle driven by a bullock or low-RPM motor). The wood absorbs some heat and helps moderate the temperature.Stainless-steel or food-grade alloy screw press run by an electric motor; wooden parts are rarely involved.Operating speed & temperatureVery slow (6–14 rpm). Friction heat seldom exceeds 35 °C.Faster (30–60 rpm or more); industry standard keeps the temperature under 50 °C, but brief spikes can occur.YieldLower; about 25–30 % of the seed weight, leaving a moister cake.Slightly higher (28–35 %) owing to tighter mechanical pressure.Flavour & aromaCharacteristically nutty, robust, and closer to the original seed/nut; small wood particles can impart a mellow note.Clean, mild flavour; less variation from batch to batch.Nutrient retentionExcellent preservation of delicate antioxidants (tocopherols, polyphenols) because of minimal heat and oxygen exposure.Still good, but marginally more heat and shear can reduce some heat-sensitive components.Shelf-lifeShorter; residual moisture and the absence of added preservatives mean it should be consumed within 4–6 months.Slightly longer (6–9 months) provided it is filtered well and stored away from light.Typical marketing claim“Chekku”, “Lakdi ghani”, “Kachi ghani”. Often sold in local or artisanal markets.“Cold-pressed” on supermarket shelves; certification sometimes available (≤ 50 °C extraction).Cost & scalabilityHigher cost per litre; production is small-batch and labour-intensive.More economical at scale; suitable for medium- to large-scale bottlers.

Key take-aways for home cooks

Process distinction Wood-pressed oil is always a form of cold pressing, but it uses a wooden pestle that keeps friction – and therefore temperature – even lower than modern metal presses.

Taste and culinary use If you prefer a pronounced, almost rustic flavour for sautéing, dressings, or finishing dishes, a wood-pressed oil (especially ground-nut, sesame or coconut) is hard to beat. Cold-pressed oils offer a cleaner profile suited to neutral cooking or baking.

Nutritional edge Both retain more natural vitamins, phyto-sterols, and antioxidants than refined oils, yet the extra-low heat of wood pressing gives it a slight advantage. Either variety loses goodness when repeatedly heated above 180 °C, so reserve them for low- to medium-heat cooking.

Storage caution Because neither variety is refined, they contain fine seed sediments that hasten oxidation. Buy in small quantities, keep the bottle tightly capped, and store it in a cool, dark cupboard.

Authenticity checks Look for batch dates, natural cloudiness (not turbidity caused by moisture), and an aroma that matches the seed. A sharp or paint-like smell suggests rancidity.

Which should you choose?

For maximum flavour and a touch of tradition – choose wood-pressed, knowing you will pay a premium and need to finish the bottle sooner.

For everyday healthy cooking with a lighter taste – a reputable cold-pressed brand offers most of the nutritional benefits at a friendlier price and with slightly longer shelf-life.

Either way, both are a significant improvement over solvent-extracted, highly refined oils if your goal is to keep dishes wholesome and aromatic.

Source: Cold-Pressed vs Wood-Pressed Oil: Which Method Delivers Better Flavour, Nutrition and Value?

[the-royal-rot]

The Best Shakespeare Quotes that suit each SGE character:

"Hell is empty and all the devils are here." - (The Tempest) :Rafal in TLEA.

"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown." -(Macbeth): Rhian II

"The course of true love never did run smooth."-(A Midsummer Night's dream): Agatha, Tedros, and Sophie

"To be or not to be, that is the question." -(Hamlet): Rhian, as he contemplates killing Rafal in that one moment during Fall.

"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merley players." (As you like it) : One of the Saders.

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You think you can hurt me? I ship the ONLY straight ship in the school for good and evil fandom the top post under the tagatha tag hasn’t changed in like two years I keep that ao3 tab open and it’s only got like two filters on it I got TWO one shots the other week and it was the best day of my life this is going to get like three notes I still get the best fanart of Tedros and Agatha on PINTEREST