#the 5-star digital hospital

[imaginary-regret-608]

Because I haven't been making as much sprite-based content as I was able to before, I decided to do My Take on the Overworld Sprites for the Main Cast of The Amazing Digital Circus!

Because of how different the designs are compared to what's usually seen by Me, I attempted to use a limited palette and somewhat simplified design elements when making them (such as having Ragatha's arms behind her back or Pomni's Outfit having less stripes across the cap 'n bells).

Although this was initially finished on August 1st, there were plans to also make Overworld Sprites for the Main Casts of The 5-Star Digital Hospital (by Imaginary-Regret-608), The Amazing Digital Carnival (by sm-baby) and The Horrible Digital Circus (by magicalmysteryperson), which I will hopefully be able to finish and present through Reblogs!

[nouvxllev]

Hi, love your writing! I have a request where reader and Jenna are in a long distance relationship and reader decides to surprise Jenna after hearing Jenna’s been having a tough week filming or something. Just something along those lines haha

a flight away

Pairing: Jenna Ortega x Fem!Reader

Summary: ^^ request!!!

Words: 3.1k

Warnings: bittersweet

a/n: first of all,, thank you so much!!!! and second of all, ill try my best! hope this is to ur liking anon

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You didn't know what you were getting into the first thing in the morning when you checked your phone at exactly 6:34 AM.

Normally, you'd do the routine where you stare at your wallpaper (it was a picture of Jenna) for a good 20 minutes before internally dying inside because of why should she be such a hardworking woman to the point you only get to see her for about 1-2 months before leaving again, but then fall in love with her like it was the first time for that exact reason entirely.

Now, you woke up to Jenna's notifications flooding her digital face, more voicemails and missed calls rather than messages.

Obviously, you panicked out of your fucking mind.

You knew she was safe in Ireland where she was filming season 2 of Wednesday. She has more bodyguards around her than people trying to get her autograph, and she has her co-stars with her at all times.

She was safe. Safe. The word almost sounded like a prayer you repeated in your head as you eyed her messages.

You couldn't open the voicemail for the reasons that you might hear an announcement that Jenna has got into some serious shit and might need to be hospitalized and you absolutely need to be there for her right now.

But after 5 minutes of going through all stages of grief, you pressed play.

You were not expecting Jenna to outright scream at her phone in the middle of the night.

"Y/n. Y/n, I—God, I don't even know where to start with this. I'm just so… so tired. From everything, from everyone. I don't know why, seriously, I don't know why but i just—I just broke down when I came back to my apartment."

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry I have to message you like this in the middle of the night. I'm doing well in Ireland, but I'm having such a rough fucking time in shooting every scene. It's not like I hate everyone on the set, I love them, I… I don't know."

"I need you, please Y/n. Even if it's just your voice, just please give me a piece of your presence. I need something to hold on, someone to tell me that it's going to be okay and I'll get through this. I know, it's a bit overdramatic but… I just miss you so damn much, and this distance is killing me more than ever. We haven't seen eachother atleast a year now. I'm so tired."

"Please pick up, y/n. It's selfish for me to ask, but I just want to hear you. It feels like I'm losing myself in all of this. I don't want to break down in front of everyone on set tomorrow. But, y/n. Y/n, y/n, y/n, it's so hard."

"I love you. I love you so much. So damn much, it's killing me. I miss New York, I miss our home, I miss you. I wish you were here. I'm sorry for letting you hear me like this over the phone, it's unbecoming. I love you, goodnight."

Your heart sank.

It was all too surreal, all too agonizing, like you feel bile coming up to your throat.

The daunting feeling of Jenna experiencing all of these emotions at once dragged your heart, her voice like a film tape in your mind as if were right there with Jenna in her room.

You heard her cry, you watched her curl herself up on her mattress all while she clung to her phone as if it was your hand she wished she held everyday.

You craved for the warmth of her hand, and you imagine she craves yours as much as you do with hers while you longed to be there with her, for her. To hold her close to you and offer the comfort she needed. The very touch that healed every scar, present and future, was replaced by the lifeless screen of your phone.

You were there, you swear you're there, but you couldn't do anything but listen.

On top of everything, you blamed yourself.

You called her almost everyday, the long-distance relationship being almost a mere label to the both of you.

You texted her every morning and went to bed with her every night. You were there, always. Yet, it felt like you neglected her. Like a piece of you was missing before you even realized it.

Now all you can think about are her restless nights.

The days where Jenna staged a performance with a heavy heart while you smiled with joy, the nights where you slept peacefully in your own bed while Jenna tossed and turned in discomfort in something unfamiliar, sacrificing her rest for your peaceful evenings to remain the same.

You don't know how many days she's been like this, nor do you want to know, the thought was unbearable enough.

And you almost feel bad of booking a plane ticket rather than responding to her. You were just a flight away anyways.

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Shit, her head hurts.

Hammering, actually.

Like someone cracked it open with an axe made out of obsidian right down the middle and served it to her on a silver platter.

She never should've accepted that afterparty invite from Georgie.

If she never got absolutely wasted to shots from bottles of alcohol, maybe Jenna would've had the brain capacity to curse him under her breath for being such a good damn friend.

Worst of all, she was missing someone. Horribly.

You.

Not just you, but everything of you.

Your scent, your warmth, your presence, your heartbeat against hers—a cruel reminder on how she was missing all of these.

She longed to hear the way you laugh as if you heard the funniest joke ever, the way you smile at Jenna as if she was a saint that had done nothing wrong, the way you loved her oh so dearly like she was the only person that made you crawl out of your skin in a good way.

Now it was taken from her. All of it. She felt like she was nothing without her muse, which was actually the case here.

Jenna was supposed to stay for a year with you—a whole fucking year! A whole year was watered down to a pathetic one to two months because of a change in filming schedule that Jenna had, somehow, no right to turn down.

That's not even half of the time Jenna spent miles away from you, and she couldn't even apologize properly in person since she had to depart so early in the morning.

The thought of you expecting Jenna to wake up beside you with a smile and a kiss only to be woken up with a cold bed with a note apologizing a million times made her flight to another country worse.

She would've been happier if the plane crashed then she would be begging to whatever afterlife she was in to bring her back to the living and spend her life with you.

It's gotten to that point where she looked just like Wednesday off-cam if not worse. She even almost snapped at Emma when she tried consoling her.

Now she sits in her trailer, on a chair, not with you, but with... a chair. Along with her script on a table.

Jenna tried a few lines, repeated them, tried a few lines, repeated them, and it all just comes back full circle.

No matter what she does, she still fucking missed you and wished she could just tell everyone she wanted and needed a nap along with her girlfriend by her side until it reaches winter of 2025.

She could take a nap right now, but you weren't with her. The cold surface would make you appear in her dreams like the loving parasite you are to her and she would only yearn more.

She could take a walk right now, but little ice cream shops along the way would only make her reminisce about the times you would take her out on dates every damn day like you had buckets on buckets of gold to spend it all on Jenna. She would only miss you even more.

She could talk to one of her co-stars, but they weren't you. The stupid and fuckass conversations you'd often bring up, they wouldn't do that. Even if they did, it wouldn't have the same effect.

Why did life suddenly become so difficult when she now has the most gorgeous, talented, and loving girlfriend a billion miles away from her!?

After putting her arms over her eyes, trying to calm down the impending woe and sadness she was facing, a soft knock on her door interrupted all of it.

"Jenna?" She heard Emma's voice, soft like she was hesitant to talk to her if not for Jenna responding with a hum, "we've been calling you for 5 minutes now. It's our scene."

Her voice was serious, though quiet. Or maybe that was just concern, Jenna has been distant for a while now.

Letting out a sigh, she replied, "Right, I'll be there in a minute."

She pulled herself up from the chair. She didn't really need to return to the makeup team, just thankful she didn't cry herself to death thinking about you.

She turned her back to see Emma standing in front of the door, half opened, peering half of her body, "Jenna, you know you can take a break if you want—"

Jenna only offered a weak smile, her steps matching Emmas as they walked over to set, "It's fine. Don't worry about me too much."

Her thoughts are too different from what she was saying, but it wasn't like she could say she'd rather kill herself before even stepping foot out of her trailer without seeing y/n.

"Jenna!" Tim Burton called her out, his voice calm, stretching out her name like he was going to say something completely off-guard.

The girl in question was already staring him down as he spoke, "We've got a change in script"

The girl in question was already staring him down as he spoke, "We've got a change in script. Nothing too big, just that we've added a new extra that Wednesday needs to interact with on this scene."

Isn't that a slight bit unprofessional?

Jenna could let out the most exhausted and exasperated sigh if not for Tim being the one of the sweetest, yet often odd, directors she ever worked with.

"Yeah, sure, can I atleast meet this person—"

"Sorry, Jenna," He lead her to the place she needed to be, the extra in question being no where near in Jenna's sight, "but this is really a last minute change and we just need you both to improvise."

"Wait, but—!"

Her protests were already too late, looking like it went through one ear and out the other through the audio. She was just grateful she had enough training and years in this industry to immediately get into character.

It was supposed to be her scene with Emma, lurking in the woods, a lantern between her fingers as they approached a silhouette of a figure.

Now it was just Jenna in the scene, lurking in the woods, leaves crunching under her combat boots as she watched the camera move alongside her body, not a lantern but rather a flashlight gripped on her palm.

She was informed that the silhouette in question was one of her co-stars that she had met before hand, a tall figure in the distance that she could immediately distinguish based on the back alone.

Now... it's... not exactly what she was expecting to see when she got in character.

She approached the figure, confused as ever, not because it was in her script to do so, but she was actually so damn confused it wouldn't be a surprise to her if she was imagining things.

Because the silhouette looked exactly like you.

Jenna knew you from the slightest shade of your skin, even when it's so damn dark outside.

She knew you from the way you stood, the way you sometimes would do whatever it is with your hands when idle, the way you'd often slightly tilt your head back when you're suppressing a hard giggle—which you were and failing to do so—the way you, in your own words by the way, aren't a good actress for Jenna to practice her lines on without laughing like a total maniac.

Holy shit.

Jenna's mind raced, all too fast for her liking, her heart pounding in her chest, and her body almost in flames at the thought of you being here. Finally being here.

It couldn't be real, of course it wouldn't, why would you be on set in fucking Ireland? It must be a trick, much so a figment of her imagination and maybe more or less girlfriend deprived of everything you gave her. But as she drew closer, her steps doing all but walking slowly to the silhouette, it because unmistakable who it was.

It was you.

Her best friend ever since she learned how to act in middle school, a friend that stuck with her forever even in times where you could've left her all alone.

Her girlfriend. The girlfriend of almost a few years that she loved and cherished with all her might, even if she were to commit a sin, there would be no greater wrong than Jenna disliking you.

It was her home. At last.

Without a second thought, Jenna abandoned everything, forgetting that she was even supposed to be the character she was and rushed towards her, arms already stretched in a desperate embrace to feel your warmth against her body once again. Your heartbeat against hers. It was all too surreal, all too fucking real.

Jenna threw herself into your arms, wrapping you in a tight hug that almost knock you both off of balance in the dirt. Your body stumbling forwards as your back was faced on her.

You still smelled like New York, mixed with that familiar airpot scent that Jenna always got used to. But now, it felt so new, so new that you were hugging her, touching her like it was the last symphony you'd play in your life.

She hugged you, tight. Her hands gripping your clothes like you'd disappear in a matter of seconds. You can hear her taking deep breaths against your body, gulps, and her hold tightening onto you with each passing moment.

As you turned around, you waited for Jenna to slowly loosen her grip, her eyes searching yours as if she still could hardly believe that you were here, standing in front of her after all this time apart. And now, you couldn't believe devotion was still present in her eyes, that warm of a gaze that you always managed to capture in her eyes.

"You're here. Y/n, you're—" She sniffed, looking up at you as she cupped your cheeks, a stray tear trickling down her eyes that shimmered, "You're really here." She whispered, her voice cracking almost to a fault. Her voice was fragile, it crushed you. "Why, how? What, I don't under—"

You smiled softly, chuckling even, you didn't expect it to go this way. "That's not part of the script, Wednesday." You joked, even if it was a serious moment, you always seemed to have one.

"You're not part of the script, why are you here!?"

You reached up to brush a stray lock of hair from Jenna's fringe as Wednesday, your touch gentle and reassuring like it never changed over the years. It was still there, your love was still there, and you were waiting for your lover to come back once in your arms to show how much you missed her oh so dearly.

"I missed you." You simply said, slightly swaying the both of you back and forth

Jenna couldn't say anything, let alone form a few words, but the way she hugged you yet again after a few seconds of silence with such tenderness and compassion, it said everything that you needed to know.

Everything that you lost and you hold today, nothing mattered. Not even the heart that wouldn't stop beating against your chest, it wouldn't matter if you died, atleast it was in her arms.

"So I don't get to have an I miss you back?"

Jenna pulled back slightly, you can see how her eyes glistened looking if it was something that not even renaissance artists could sclupt.

"You don't know how many nights I've spent crying because of how I missed you." She mumbled, voice below a whisper, her mouth hung open from her slight crying, taking a deep breath as she let herself be in the most vulnerable state with you yet.

"You cried?"

"Without you? Terribly so."

Your heart ached when Jenna started to cry, she looked small. Smaller than ever in your arms when you once held her for the first time when she became a busy actress.

She broke down, almost melting in your presence as you try to hold her up. You knew there were cameras rolling, that there were people on set watching this go down, but you knew that you were the only one witnessing her vulnerable state, no matter how many people would see right through her.

You reached up to gently wipe away the tears that streaked down her cheeks, her freckles being in view, something that you missed so dearly, your touch light and tender as you held her—your world—in your hands.

"I wish I could've been there for you," you regretted, "I wish I was there every night, to wipe away the inevitable tears that would grace your face, to hold you in my arms every night.

Jenna shook her head, a smile tugging at her lips, "all that matters is that you're here with me." She chuckled. "Why are you here?"

"Booking a small plane ticket from New York to here was the smallest price to pay for the chance to hold you in my arms once again."

"You know those are expensive, y/n," she scolded you, yet her tone was playful. "How long are you planning to stay?"

You hummed, a grin curling on your lips, "As long as you want me to be here," you replied, "I can't go back when I don't have a return ticket."

Jenna leaned into your touch, her eyes closing as she savored the warmth of your embrace, she didn't know how much she took advantage of this until now. She was afraid you'll be leaving soon, even with all assurances, everything you'll be giving her wouldn't be enough to ease her fears of you departing from her soul once more.

"I love you, y/n. Too much."

"I love you too, Jenna. You know I was only a flight away."

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Y: i heard your voicemails, by the way. J: i sent voicemails?

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a/n: sorry if this request was so so so late!! i still have more requests in my inbox and they'll probably be delayed for a couple of days or maybe even weeks because of exams. buttt ill try to post as much as i can with requests and super sorry in advance to those who requested! ill be updating future posts in my masterlists

[covid-safer-hotties]

Also preserved in our archive

Y'all know I'm not one to save celebrity news without reason: There's some excellent analysis done in this article about air quality and airborne disease.

Macbeth: cancelled due to “illness” The eagerly anticipated production of Macbeth, starring David Tennant in the title role at the Harold Pinter Theatre, has cancelled four consecutive performances this week due to “illness within the company.” The latest cancellation, announced just two hours before curtain, left audience members disappointed, including those who had traveled internationally and rearranged work schedules.

Among affected ticket holders, some expressed frustration on social media about the late notice and lack of clarity. Twitter user @clairebobcat voiced a common sentiment:

"Ticket holders were notified at 5:45 this eve. Really short notice considering illness has been ongoing since Friday. All best wishes to the cast—illness can’t be helped, but very shoddy treatment of ticket holders. Travel money & Annual leave wasted."

The ongoing cancellations reflect broader challenges facing the theatre industry in the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The arts still in crisis due to Covid A survey by Theatre Washington reported that while 58% of Washington, D.C. theatre patrons once attended performances six or more times per year, only 31% have done so since reopening. Almost half of patrons surveyed now attend just three times or fewer, and nearly 68% cited fear of Covid-19 exposure as a primary reason for staying away.

The UK is facing unprecedented rates of long-term illness due to long Covid, a condition marked by symptoms including post-exertional malaise, cognitive impairment, and cardiopulmonary dysfunction.

Public health data shows that over two million people in the UK are affected by long COVID, with more than 10% of Covid cases resulting in prolonged symptoms.

High-profile performers, including Alyssa Milano and Matt McGorry, have spoken publicly about their struggles with long Covid, shedding light on the profound and lasting impact of the illness.

Protect the Heart of the Arts In response to these issues, Protect the Heart of the Arts, an advocacy organisation for members of the performance community with long COVID or who are clinically vulnerable, has offered to donate a HEPA air purification system to the Harold Pinter Theatre, which is staging Macbeth.

Glenda from the group told the Canary:

"It’s unsustainable, unethical, and we can’t afford to accept it as occupational: our employers, unions, regulatory bodies and politicians have to address the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic head-on.

Beyond key vectors (hospitals, schools, prisons), creatives are uniquely vulnerable, especially within live formats, alongside venue staff and audiences; not to mention all within said categories who’ve been marginalised, nor the walk-back of digital programming."

The organisation argues that improved air quality could help reduce health risks for cast, crew, and audiences, potentially preventing further cancellations.

Covid isn’t over – as Macbeth inadvertently shows “We may not know the exact illness affecting the Macbeth cast, but we do know that Covid is a serious vascular disease requiring extended recovery times,” noted Charles Waltz, founder of Protect the Heart of the Arts:

"Reinfections weaken immunity to other pathogens, so without measures like air purification and adequate recovery time, we risk ongoing illness cycles that could impact health and stability across the industry. Clean air and flexible recovery policies are essential to protect the performance community’s long-term health."

[piratefishmama]

I got tagged in a questions thingy.

by: @w1ll0wtr33  thanks sweets!

1. Are you named after anyone?

Nope, my name was in fact a mistake made by a nurse! It was supposed to be a hyphenated combination of my first and middle name, but the person doing the birth certificate made an error.

2. when was the last time you cried?

Like… fully? Uhm. August? The day before my dad got out of the hospital I had a full blown panic attack cause I knew I’d be alone in taking care of his asshole self and wasn’t prepared to do that. There was crying involved in that.

3. do you have kids?

I would sooner rip my own uterus and womb out, Netflix Witcher style than have children.

Storytime: My mum once bought me a £75 stroller and doll, an this was years ago, like, single digits age range so that was EXPENSIVE for the time (fuck man, it’s expensive now lmao), I… left it out as far away from the house as I, at my age, could... in the rain. An it was all silk and satin material so it was well and truly fucked.

They stopped expecting eventual grandchildren from me very early on in my life.

4. What sports do you/have you play/played?

Does archery count? I feel like archery should count lmao I do archery, and I used to do ju-jitsu, I have medals somewhere for ju-jitsu, god knows where though my medals were never worth keeping track of apparently. My brother's are in his old room.

5. Do you use sarcasm?

Fluently.

6. what’s the first thing you notice about people?

That they’ve invaded my carefully curated alone time and thus have become my enemy.

7. what’s your eye colour?

Hazel, with more green than brown.

They're also my favourite eye colour too! there’s so many variations of it, do you have more green or brown in it? is there a ring of darker colour around your iris or not? Hazel has so many variations it’s such a pretty eye colour to have and it changes. Hazel eyes are magic.

8. scary movies or happy endings?

Thanks to my truly stellar vivid imagination and Childhood Trauma™️, I cannot watch scary movies. At least not ones that have plausibility. Like they could happen. Because for some reason, everytime I watch one of those, my brain ever so lovingly decides to recreate the movie in the form of a nightmare where all the starring cast are people I actually care about an I’m just. watching them all die.

It's never fun. And I can never escape it. Even waking up, if I go to sleep, I will go right back into that nightmare, there’s no escape.

9. any talents?

Many! i have ADHD and autism, I have so many random skills. The only one I can reliably do on command though is writing. I can draw, paint, sew, sing, dance, and many others… sometimes, but the only one I can reliably do without fail, is write.

10. where were you born?

Britain. You don’t get closer than that I ain’t about to dox myself.

11. what are your hobbies?

Writing, reading, video games, creating shit.

12. do you have any pets?

Hope and Shadow are my two dogs, you all know them by now I’m sure. I have a shitton of tropical fish in tanks both upstairs and down, I did have a very smol bird but I had to put him up for adoption as unfortunately he and Hope simply did not get along, she made him very anxious and he made her hungry for bird.

13. how tall are you?

I’m tiny, 4’11.

14. favourite subject in school?

English. I had a great teacher. It would have been art but unfortunately I hated my teacher, and my teacher hated me and that made the lessons very uncomfortable.

15. dream job?

I would love to work with animals. Animals are easier than people.

And no, i'm not tagging people.

[mattapparentlystumbltourneys]

BRACKET REVEAL

Alright. At long last, I present to you the bracket...or should I say...*BRACKETS* for the Virtual Character Tournament!

Given the scale, the first round is going to be one bracket per week, 4 a day, with each lasting 24 hours. I know that this is still tight, but given how many contestants there are, along with the necessary inclusions of images and propaganda (oh and I guess also my job), it's what I can do to keep this semi-manageable. There's also no redemption round this time. It's gonna be a single elimination tournament. Be kind to your peers. This is not but a drop in the infinite ocean of the internet.

...oh yeah the brackets themselves. We'll be going in order over the course of 4 weeks. I'll make proper announcements for them as they commence. Given how many there are and what I want to get done beforehand, Bracket 1 will likely begin some time this week. But for the matchups...

Bracket 1:

Hatsune Miku (Vocaloid) vs. Elohim (The Talos Principle)

Flame (Yu-Gi-Oh! VRains) vs. The Supervisor/Mouthless (Tenkuu Shinpan)

XANA (Code Lyoko) vs. MetalMan.EXE (Mega Man Battle Network)

9-Jack-9 (Zot!) vs Poppy Pipopapo (Kamen Rider Ex Aid)

Sage (Sonic Frontiers) vs Mektryllis (Fate/Extra CCC)

Dot Matrix (Reboot) vs V Flower (Vocaloid)

Wizardmon (Digimon) vs Delta (Red Vs. Blue)

Sora (Ever17) vs Kasane Teto (UTAU)

The Doctor/EMH (Star Trek Voyager) vs Crash (Awful Hospital)

Burroughs (Shin Megami Tensei IV) vs Quorra (Tron Legacy)

The Machine (Person of Interest) vs The Rocket Dex (Pokemon)

P03 (Inscription) vs. M.X.E.S (FNAF Security Breach: Ruins)

Hakuno Kishinami (Fate/EXTRA) vs Data Riku (Kingdom Hearts)

Samaritan (Person of Interest) vs ART (The Murderbot Diaries)

Cortana (Halo) vs M-Bot (Skyward)

Mitsuko Miyazumi (Archer) vs Ritsu (Assassination Classroom)

Bracket B:

Ene (Kagerou Project) vs The Thunderhead (Arc of a Scythe)

Amadeus (Steins; Gate 0) vs D.O.M (The Adventure Zone)

AM (I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream) vs Theo (Meta Runner)

Colonel.EXE (Mega Man Battle Network) vs Daia (Kiratto PriChan)

Agumon (Digimon) vs The Bobbiedots (FNAF Fazbear Frights)

Felix the Desktop Cat (Real Life) vs SHODAN (System Shock)

MegaMan.EXE (Mega Man Battle Network) vs Church (Red vs. Blue)

Shepherd (ENA) vs Dr. Coomer (Half Life VR But the AI is Self-Aware)

Sophie/Sophia (Persona 5 Strikers) vs Dizzy (Beyblade)

Miss J/SCP 5094 (SCP) vs Ultraman X (Ultraman X)

SAYU (No Straight Roads) vs Falulu (Pripara)

Incarceron (Incarceron) vs Benry (Half Life VR but the AI is Self-Aware)

Lea (Crosscode) vs Kiracchu (Kiratto PriChan)

Dragon (Prahumans) vs Murder-Bot 2.0 (The Murderbot Diaries)

Ai (Yu-Gi-Oh! VRains) vs Glitch Slime (Slime Rancher)

Eris (Wolf 359) vs Monika (Doki Doki Literature Club)

Bracket III:

Hera (Wolf 359) vs Shin AI (Your Turn to Die)

Alba (Star Twinkle Pretty Cure) vs The Denpa Men (The Denpa Men)

Guy (Free Guy) vs EDI (Mass Effect)

Aetna (Lore Olympus) vs Yui (Sword Art Online)

Nicole the Holo-Lynx (Archie Sonic) vs Gabumon (Digimon)

Jacqueline Box (Pripara) vs Mamechi (Tamagotchi)

Vanellope von Shweetz (Wreck-It Ralph) vs Cleverbot (Real Life)

The Phantom Virus (Scooby-Doo) vs Chiaki Nanami (Danganronpa)

Alter Ego (Danganronpa) vs Digit (Cyberchase)

Simulcast (Reflection TTRPG) vs SARA (Toonami)

Lumina Ichihoshi (Dig Delight Direct Drive DJ) vs The World Machine (OneShot)

Rumble McSkirmish (Gravity Falls) vs Holly (Red Dwarf)

HAL 9000 (2001: A Space Odyssey) vs Samantha (Her)

PAMA (Minecraft Story Mode) vs Noah Kaiba (Yu-Gi-Oh!)

Agent Smith (The Matrix) vs O.R.C.A (Splatoon)

Spunc (Alpha Betas) vs Porygon (Pokemon)

Bracket Delta:

GIFanny (Gravity Falls) vs Coco (Aikatsu Friends)

Vic Fontaine (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) vs Red One (The Last Angel)

Glitchtrap (FNAF Help Wanted) vs Holo (My Holo Love)

Avina (Mass Effect) vs Light Hope (She-Ra)

Motherboard (Cyberchase) vs Aya (Green Lantern: The Animated Series)

Bonzi Buddy (Real Life) vs Tama (AI The Somnium Files)

Dragon (Worm) vs Bip (Runway to the Stars)

Failsafe (Destiny) vs J.A.R.V.I.S (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Aiba (AI: The Somnium Files) vs CanHaz (DC Comics)

SAYER (SAYER) vs Fey (Welcome to Night Vale)

Buddy (Buddy Simulator 1984) vs Ziggy (Quantum Leap)

Maggy (Hellspark) vs The Squip (Be More Chill)

Lyla (Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse) vs Durandal (Marathon)

Beta Jay 137 (Ninjago) vs Zero III (Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward)

Sergey Ushanka (The Magnus Archines) vs Demetra (Spy Kids 3: GAME OVER)

Alie (The 100) vs Lil' Hal (Homestuck)

As always, thank you for bearing with me during this long and arduous process. Sorry for the hassle, and be prepared, as it is almost upon us.

[mostlysignssomeportents]

This day in history

Picks and Shovels is a new, standalone technothriller starring Marty Hench, my two-fisted, hard-fighting, tech-scam-busting forensic accountant. You can pre-order it on my latest Kickstarter, which features a brilliant audiobook read by Wil Wheaton.

#15yrsago Zoomable paper London streetmap https://www.thezoomablemap.com/video/

#15yrsago 5 Jokes About The Apparent Eagerness Of Certain Democratic Members Of Congress To Abandon Health Care Reform In Light Of Scott Brown’s Electoral Victory https://www.mnftiu.cc/2010/01/21/5-jokes-about-the-apparent-eagerness-of-certain-democratic-members-of-congress-to-abandon-health-care-reform-in-light-of-scott-browns-electoral-victory/

#10yrsago London cop who repeatedly kicked, beat woman who wouldn’t leave her child’s sickbed cleared https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/jan/22/met-police-warren-luke-cleared-kicking-mother-child-hospital

#10yrsago Consumerist on Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free https://consumerist.com/2015/01/22/4-ways-copyright-law-actually-controls-your-whole-digital-life/

#10yrsago ​Oakland cops’ license cams follow drivers everywhere https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2015/01/what-we-learned-oakland-raw-alpr-data

#10yrsago Radical Brownies: girls of color push social justice, not cookies https://web.archive.org/web/20150122020603/https://fusion.net/story/39637/meet-the-radical-brownies-girl-scouts-for-the-modern-age/

#10yrsago Potemkin rumble: your car’s muscular engine noise is an MP3 https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/americas-best-selling-cars-and-trucks-are-built-on-lies-the-rise-of-fake-engine-noise/2015/01/21/6db09a10-a0ba-11e4-b146-577832eafcb4_story.html

#5yrsago Unauthorized Charcoal: GE fridges won’t dispense ice or water unless your filter authenticates as an official ($55!) component https://memex.craphound.com/2020/01/23/unauthorized-charcoal-ge-fridges-wont-dispense-ice-or-water-unless-your-filter-authenticates-as-an-official-55-component/

#5yrsago German proposal to control links to news stories: headlines, 3s of video, 128 pixel thumbnails https://www.techdirt.com/2020/01/23/germany-wants-to-limit-memes-mashups-derived-press-publishers-material-to-128-by-128-pixels-resolution-three-seconds-length/

#5yrsago A sober look at kratom, a psychoactive plant that has many claimed benefits, and has also inspired a moral panic https://www.wired.com/story/release-the-kratom-inside-drug-culture/

#5yrsago You can read the forensics report that suggests Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud hacked Jeff Bezos’s phone https://www.vice.com/en/article/saudi-arabia-hacked-jeff-bezos-phone-technical-report/

#5yrsago White nationalists planned to murder cops and pro-gun protesters in Virginia https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gun-rally-virginia-documents-allege-base-members-discussed-starting-civil-war-2020-01-21/

#1yrago Dave Maass and Patrick Lay's "Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis" https://pluralistic.net/2024/01/23/peter-kien-viktor-ullmann/#terez

Check out my Kickstarter to pre-order copies of my next novel, Picks and Shovels!

[blizzardsuplex]

Roderick Strong Primer Part II: But Who IS He, Tho?

Part I | Part II (you are here) | Part III | Part IV

[CW: mentions of alcohol and drug abuse, dysfunctional familial relationships, and gun violence]

Roderick Strong is the super cool wrestling OC donut steal of one Christopher Lindsey, born on July 26, 1983 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. However, his family moved to Tampa soon after, which probably epigenetically contributed to him turning out a pretty good example of a Florida Man—or, at least, a Man from Florida. His mother is a paralegal, while his father is a self-taught musician who became/maybe still is an Elvis impersonator (yes, that’s why there was a picture of him as a child dressed in a sparkly jumpsuit on stage during that recent Collision promo); sibling-wise, he has one that we know of, a half-sister who is older than him by four years.

His childhood was…less than perfect. According to him, both in wrestling company-produced backstory blurbs and videos and interviews where he’s just shooting the shit with his buddies, he’d be left alone for hours at a time to basically babysit himself while his age was still in the single digits. His father had problems with alcohol, and would often come home from the bars he performed at around 4 or 5 in the morning; his mother had issues with harder drugs. Said parents would apparently get into screaming matches a lot. He had few friends and was picked on, in part because the family kept moving around Florida and in part because he was an awkward fat kid (to the point that in first grade he learned to pick his nose until it bled, something I didn’t even know you could do, so that he could go home early rather than deal with the fact no one wanted to talk to him at school). He liked math and he played a lot of sports, but because of a particular character trait of his that I will discuss from a kayfabe perspective in part 3 he still struggled to find a place for himself.

Then, of course, there was the incident that was both probably pretty traumatic and, if it didn’t happen, would have maybe meant that he would have never wrestled in the first place: when he was ten or eleven or twelve years old, his mom shot his dad near-fatally. The latter had to go to the hospital; the former spent some time in jail. After his father recovered, for a period of time he had to raise his son as a single parent.

Completely unrelatedly, said dad—who Roderick describes as both athletic and not at the same time—at one point got an invitation to learn how to wrestle under a “former WWE star” (which, especially in the 90s, everyone who ever jobbed on a single show billed themselves as). He agreed—but what to do about his kid while he trained? If they couldn’t afford to get someone to look after him before the incident, they probably still couldn’t on a single person’s salary.

His solution was, of course, to just bring his son with him. He’s not been totally consistent with how he described his initial reaction to tagging along: in 2015 he said he was a big wrestling fan and loved it; in 2023, during his appearance on AEW Unrestricted, he said he liked it beforehand but was a lapsed fan by the time his dad started learning how to wrestle. Either way, for the first month or so he just sat on the grass and watched sweaty, shirtless adults being put through their paces by their trainer—who, it turns out, was an actual former WWE star in Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart.

It was also Anvil who, despite only actively supervising for four or so months, catalyzed Roderick wanting to do wrestling, too. The story goes like this: after a month, he invited Roddy (who was 12 or 13 at the time) to get into the ring. According to the latter, all he did was “mess around a bit” on the top rope; as they were driving home, however, his dad mentioned that Anvil had told him his kid had potential, and that if he kept at it he might be somebody in pro wrestling. Whether or not the guy meant what he said, this was apparently the first time Roderick had been told by anyone who weren’t his parents that he was good at something, and from that point he began training in earnest.

His life was progressing in other ways, too. He was a two-way American football player at his high school, and ended up netting an academic scholarship to the University of South Florida, where he studied business for two years before dropping out.

Going back to wrestling, though, he ended up debuting at something like 14 or 15 and was already getting somewhere in-ring wise. For example, the former WWE wrestler Victoria’s finisher, the Widow’s Peak, is a move Molly Holly (who he’s friends with thanks to the Tampa wrestling circuit connection, by the way) apparently saw Roddy do at 14 in a backyard wrestling ring and recommended to Victoria for her to use. He also helped train, while he was still a teenager, his kayfabe brother and former tag team partner Sedrick Strong—who, if you’re wondering, came up with his ring name first, and was so set on it that, being billed as brothers and all, Roderick Strong had to be named Roderick Strong.

It’s hard to believe now, but initially Sedrick, who ended up retiring from prowres and becoming the branch manager of Tampa Toyota at one point, was the more successful one, participating in the pretty prestigious ECWA Super 8 tournament in 2003. Because of the same character trait I alluded to earlier, Roderick almost quit wrestling entirely in response. Fortunately for me and the 12 other Roddy marks active on the internet, he soon got an offer from Ring of Honor (for those doing the math, he was 19 at the time), ending up in the promotion around the same time as some really famous guys from there were active: Danielson, Punk, Joe…

ROH remained his home promotion for nearly 15 years, and while there, among other accolades, he became their second Triple Crown champion (the first was Eddie Edwards, his partner in the tag team the Dojo Bros). He also, at least in-ring, really got to know his future Undisputed Era stablemates in Kyle O’Reilly and Adam Cole. Roddy worked a lot of places, though, both on the indies and not: in the latter category, he went to Japan to wrestle for places like NOAH (and met Bobby Fish, another UE member, in the back of those tour buses), did TNA, and even had a one-off appearance on WWE Smackdown against Kurt Angle.

One of the independent promotions he worked, meanwhile, was (of course) California’s Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. He had matches there for over 11 years, from 2005 to, as described in the first part of this primer, his five minute championship rematch against ZSJ in 2016 (which also happened to be the event celebrating the promotion’s 13 year anniversary). I haven’t watched a lot of them pre-2014, but the ones I have? Bangers—but I don’t expect anything less from a Roderick Strong match, if I’m being honest.

But pro wrestling is, as much I hate to admit it, about more than technical greatness (though as I will try to touch on in parts 3 and 4, Roddy has been really great at the non-verbal parts of wrestling in general for years, including expressing and eliciting emotion in-ring). One of the most common criticisms lobbied at Roderick Strong until maybe a few months ago was that he had nothing beyond his technique. During his time as PWG heel champ, though, I am of the opinion that he proved those criticisms outdated—though admittedly it took him several years to get there.

In 2013 and before that, he was mostly a goofy face; in 2014, after he beat Adam Cole for the PWG #1 contendership at PWG ELEVEN, he turned heel on that same show by attacking Kyle O'Reilly post-title defense. It was only after losing his own title match to Kyle, though, then winning the championship one show later anyway thanks to goading a Kyle who’d literally just beaten Ricochet into a brutal 20+ minute Guerrilla Warfare match (at an event called, funnily enough, Black Cole Sun; these guys are all connected man LOL), that his heel turn was truly cemented. Armed with his stiff style, letterman jacket, End of Heartache as his entrance music, and his shitty little boots—which, by the way, originated from Trent? making him a t-shirt design with that phrase on it—he proceeded to terrorize the fans via being a massive prick and fight against a laundry list of some really good wrestlers:

Trevor Lee (now Cameron Grimes)

Zack Sabre Jr.

Speedball Mike Bailey

Matt Sydal

Chris Hero

Drew Galloway (now Drew McIntyre)

Mark Andrews

…and I’m not even counting the Mt. Rushmore 2.0/multi-man stuff!

Then ZSJ finally beat him for the title in a great bout and he left indie wrestling for WWE soon after. You know the drill. So, if you’re wondering why I and the previously mentioned 12 Roddy marks freaked out when he came back during PWG’s Mystery Vortex 8—which was also the 20th anniversary of the promotion’s founding!—hopefully this explains why a little. He just feels right in a PWG ring.

But the fact of the matter is he couldn’t come back for nearly seven years, whether to PWG or ROH or the many places all around the world he’s wrestled in. As I’ve mentioned, I didn’t watch NXT at that point, so I’ll let someone else explain that time in his career if ever; I also am making the assumption that if you’re reading this you’re aware of his current AEW run, so I’m not gonna recap that history either. He’s existed for 40 years and been wrestling for well over 20 of them, man, I don’t think I could get to everything he’s done even if I wanted to.

So: a basic history established. You might be wondering, though: throughout his long career…what was he like? As a North American wrestler who wrestles in the North American context, does he have that essential component of pro wrestling? Did he have a character?

The popular answer until recently? No. In part 3, though, I will hopefully provide some evidence that, at least by the time I first watched him, the answer was yes.

[killed-by-choice]

Maria Soto, 32 (USA 1985)

Maria Soto is the first recorded maternal death at Her Medical Clinic, an abortion facility in California.

The abortion facility responsible for the deaths of Maria Soto, Donna Heim, Liliana Cortez, Michelle Thames and their babies

Maria was 32 years old on the day she died. She came to HMC for an abortion that she was told was “safe and legal” on September 9, 1985. She and her husband already had 5 kids at home.

The staff of HMC administered a combination of lidocaine, epinephrine, atropine and Librium. They then left Maria alone on a table. While she was alone, heavily drugged and unmonitored, Maria had a seizure. Unable to control her movements, she fell off the table and landed on the floor where she hyperventilated and then went into a coma.

When the comatose and dying Maria was finally discovered on the floor after quite some time, she was transferred to a hospital. Her injuries were too severe and she didn’t survive the night.

Maria’s autopsy revealed that she died of cerebral hemorrhage (commonly known as “brain bleed”). The coroner ruled that the fall from the table had not caused the brain damage because he didn’t note any evidence of blunt-force head trauma. Instead, she suffered an aneurysm that was most likely caused and/or worsened by the heavy mixture of drugs. In addition, the HMC staff had left her unattended and did not give Maria the medical attention that may have saved her.

Maria left behind her husband Rudy and her 5 surviving children (Patricia, Rudy Junior, Yolanda, Debbie and Rosalinda). Her grieving husband never remarried.

HMC was also responsible for the deaths of 22-year-old Liliana Cortez, 20-year-old Donna Heim and 18-year-old Michelle Thames.

Los Angeles County Coroner Case #85-11579

California Death Index, 1940-1997 database, Maria Delapaz Soto, 09 Sep 1985; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.

United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014 database with images, Rudy G Soto, California, United States, 16 Sep 2007; from "Recent Newspaper Obituaries (1977 - Today)," database, GenealogyBank.com citing Ventura County Star, born-digital text.

[comfortableinthesilence]

Busy busy day! Decided to take the day off my 9-5 and focus on my own business and catch up on admin and organisation🤓! Spent the morning finishing off packing and posting orders (I currently have a 15% off sale till end of March if anyone like horror/tattoo related art. Check it out at www.drawstax.etsy.com 🙈😅😋). This afternoon I visited my grandad at hospital (he's still up and down), grabbed an ice frappe from Starbucks and came home to carry on my business to-do list! Finally I organised my digital filing system, organised my digital brushes on Procreate (the app I use for my digital art) and carried out a full backup of my Procreate library (I'm paranoid i’ll lose my artwork ha). Now time for a little break and some AC Valhalla on the Xbox, then back to queueing new artwork posts on Tumblr ( @drawstax ), Instagram and Twitter. Feel free to see my pinned post to go follow my art on those socials!

For a Friday todays been positive and productive which is a nice change after the last couple of weeks! Heck I even caught my reflection with my hair down and thought I don't look too bad 🙈😂 I took selfies and while I doubt anyone else wants to see them, knowing in that moment I felt good enough to record it is what matters! God I love to ramble.... Have a gold star if you read through all that ✨

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Top Career Paths After BBA in Hospitality Management

The hospitality industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving field that offers numerous career opportunities for graduates with a BBA in Hospitality Management. From luxury hotels and international resorts to event management and tourism, this degree opens doors to diverse and lucrative career paths. As the global hospitality sector continues to grow, driven by increasing travel demand and technological advancements, the need for skilled professionals is at an all-time high. If you are pursuing a BBA in Hospitality Management at Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, here are the top career paths you can explore.

1. Hotel and Resort Management

Role Overview:

Graduates can work as hotel managers, resort managers, or front office executives in leading hospitality chains. They are responsible for ensuring smooth operations, enhancing guest experiences, and maximizing revenue.

Career Opportunities:

General Manager – Oversees hotel operations, staff, and customer service.

Front Office Manager – Manages reservations, guest check-ins, and concierge services.

Food & Beverage Manager – Ensures quality service in dining establishments.

Rooms Division Manager – Manages housekeeping and room allocations.

Skills Required:

Leadership and team management

Strong communication skills

Financial and budgeting knowledge

2. Event Planning and Management

Role Overview:

If you have a passion for organizing events, this career is perfect. Event managers plan and execute corporate meetings, weddings, conferences, and exhibitions.

Career Opportunities:

Event Manager – Plans and coordinates events for businesses and individuals.

Wedding Planner – Specializes in organizing weddings, from venue selection to catering.

Conference Coordinator – Manages corporate meetings and business summits.

Skills Required:

Organization and multitasking abilities

Creativity and problem-solving skills

Budget management

3. Travel and Tourism Management

Role Overview:

The travel and tourism industry is booming, with opportunities in tour operations, travel consultancy, and destination management.

Career Opportunities:

Tour Operator – Designs and sells travel packages to clients.

Travel Consultant – Assists individuals and businesses in planning travel itineraries.

Destination Manager – Develops tourism strategies for cities and regions.

Skills Required:

Customer service excellence

Knowledge of global travel regulations

Strong networking abilities

4. Luxury and Cruise Line Management

Role Overview:

Working in luxury hospitality or on cruise ships can be an exciting career choice, offering opportunities to travel worldwide.

Career Opportunities:

Cruise Director – Manages onboard entertainment and guest experience.

Luxury Hotel Manager – Oversees operations in five-star hotels.

Guest Relations Officer – Handles VIP guests and high-end clientele.

Skills Required:

Cross-cultural communication

High-end customer service skills

Adaptability to international settings

5. Food and Beverage Industry

Role Overview:

Graduates can excel in restaurant management, catering, and beverage operations, ensuring top-tier culinary experiences for customers.

Career Opportunities:

Restaurant Manager – Supervises daily restaurant operations and staff.

Catering Manager – Organizes large-scale dining events and corporate catering services.

Sommelier – Specializes in wine and beverage selection for fine dining.

Skills Required:

Deep knowledge of food service operations

Customer experience enhancement

Inventory and supply chain management

6. Hospitality Marketing and Sales

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Sales and marketing roles in hospitality focus on branding, promotions, and revenue generation for hotels, resorts, and travel companies.

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Sales and Marketing Manager – Develops promotional strategies for hospitality businesses.

Social Media Manager – Manages online reputation and digital marketing efforts.

Public Relations Executive – Builds strong relationships with media and customers.

Skills Required:

Digital marketing expertise

Customer relationship management

Data analysis and market research

7. Entrepreneurship in Hospitality

Role Overview:

Many hospitality graduates start their own businesses, launching boutique hotels, event planning firms, or specialty restaurants.

Career Opportunities:

Hotel Owner – Establishes and manages independent accommodations.

Event Business Owner – Runs an event planning or wedding consultancy.

Food Business Entrepreneur – Starts a café, bakery, or fine-dining restaurant.

Skills Required:

Business development knowledge

Financial management

Innovation and adaptability

8. Facility and Property Management

Role Overview:

This field involves managing commercial hospitality properties like convention centers, golf resorts, and theme parks.

Career Opportunities:

Facility Manager – Ensures smooth operations of large hospitality properties.

Resort Operations Manager – Oversees vacation properties and recreational resorts.

Sustainability Consultant – Helps properties implement eco-friendly hospitality solutions.

Skills Required:

Facility maintenance expertise

Risk assessment and compliance

Sustainability initiatives in hospitality

9. Aviation and Airline Industry

Role Overview:

BBA in Hospitality Management graduates can work in the airline industry, focusing on passenger services and in-flight experiences.

Career Opportunities:

Airport Lounge Manager – Supervises VIP airport lounge services.

Cabin Crew Supervisor – Ensures top-notch in-flight hospitality.

Airline Customer Service Manager – Manages airline ticketing and customer relations.

Skills Required:

Crisis management

Customer service and interpersonal skills

International travel knowledge

10. Hospitality Technology and Innovation

Role Overview:

With digitalization, careers in hospitality tech, such as hotel management software and AI-driven guest services, are in demand.

Career Opportunities:

Hospitality Technology Consultant – Implements digital solutions in hotels.

Revenue Management Analyst – Uses data analytics for pricing and forecasting.

AI Concierge Specialist – Develops AI-driven customer service tools.

Skills Required:

Knowledge of hospitality tech trends

Analytical thinking and data interpretation

Software proficiency

Conclusion

A BBA in Hospitality Management from Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune opens doors to a vast array of career opportunities, from traditional hotel management roles to innovative hospitality tech careers. The industry continues to grow, providing rewarding experiences and global exposure. Whether you aspire to manage luxury hotels, plan high-profile events, or start your own hospitality business, the skills and knowledge gained during your BBA will pave the way for a successful and fulfilling career.

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Azizi Venice: Explore the Master Plan & Amenities

Are you curious to learn about a luxurious waterfront development in Dubai South, offering top amenities and convenient connectivity? 

Master Plan

Azizi Developments' Venice master plan at Dubai South stands as a testament to their dedication to luxury living, featuring an 18km lagoon at its core and reimagining Dubai's landscape with waterfront villas, urban water communities and residences that span its borders.

Residents can take advantage of an abundance of amenities, from community beaches to water channels and lagoons that encourage an active outdoor lifestyle. The 700 meter Boulevard also aims to become one of Dubai's main attractions by providing retail options as well as international dining experiences.

Amenities 

Azizi Venice provides its residents with world-class amenities to enhance the modern living experience, including a 1500-seat multipurpose cultural center dedicated to opera enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs.

Leisure and relaxation come easy here with two 5-star and one 4-star hotels, two Friday mosques in the community and the breathtaking tele cabin ride offering panoramic views. Indulge in activities at one of 155 km park's sports district running tracks or fitness areas while families will appreciate an international school, children's play areas and community hospital for convenience.

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Cinema, Comedy Clubs & Theatre

Running track and Fitness areas

Simulated digital sports fields

Children play areas

Tele Cabin and Cultural Center

Retail and F&B outlets

Water Park and Fountains

International School

Community Hospitals

Location

Azizi Venice's prime location within Dubai South offers residents the best of both worlds. Surrounded by Al Maktoum Airport and near a proposed metro station, its prime position provides seamless connectivity throughout the city.

Additionally, its proximity to an 18 km lagoon boasting sweet water with artificial waves offers residents and tourists alike an incredible waterfront lifestyle. This vibrant neighbourhood is set to become a prime tourist spot and resident draw with 23% of its area dedicated to peaceful water elements that provide respite from city life.

Nearby Places:

05 Minutes – Nearby Metro Station

07 Minutes – Al Maktoum Airport

15 Minutes – Palm Jebel Ali

20 Minutes – IMG Worlds of Adventure

23 Minutes – Palm Jumeirah

Conclusion

Azizi Venice in Dubai South is an exquisite example of luxury waterfront living. The master plan features an expansive lagoon that boasts an abundance of retail and entertainment offerings from cultural centers to hotels, sports facilities and educational institutions; with access to Al Maktoum Airport as well as its proposed metro station nearby. Positioning itself as both an idyllic retreat as well as convenient connectivity for residents and tourists alike.

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CorporatEdge Godrej GCR Gurugram

CorporatEdge, a leading serviced office space provider, has built a strong presence in Gurugram, especially through its Godrej GCR on Golf Course Road. This is located centrally in Sector 42, providing easy access to major business centers and the Rapid Metro Station at Sector 42-43, thus making it easy for professionals to access.

Business name - CorporatEdge Godrej GCR Gurugram Phone no. - 8287566777 Address - Level 11, CorporatEdge, Level 11,Sector 42, Golf Course Road, Gurugram, Haryana , Gurugram, Haryana, 122002 Website - https://www.thecorporatedge.com/work-space/premium-office-space-gurugram/corporatedge-godrej-gcr

Amenities and Services

CorpEdge Godrej GCR is built to take care of the multifaceted needs of contemporary businesses, offering:

Private Workspaces: Designed for focused individual and team efforts that include Director Cabins, Suites, and Team Rooms ensuring privacy and professionalism.

Co-Working Spaces: Encourage collaboration and creativity with Dedicated Desks and Daily Passes on flexible terms according to your work type.

Meeting Rooms: Strategize and discuss here, with board rooms, function rooms, and regular meeting rooms that are advanced with audio and video tools.

Virtual Offices: providing a robust digital presence with services such as mail handling, professional call answering, and registered office addresses.

Events Spaces: Versatile areas suitable for corporate gatherings and events, designed to leave a lasting impression.

High-speed Wi-Fi, reprography services, phone booths, IT support, collaborative nooks, video conferencing facilities, self-service café, and 24/7 security also provide for a conducive working environment.

Location Advantage

Located on the prime Golf Course Road, CorporatEdge Godrej GCR enjoys a great road connection to Gurugram's primary micro-markets. The neighbourhood has 5-star hotels, hospitals, and high-end malls within a radius of 2 km, that will make a business traveler's as well as an employee's life relatively easy.

Sustainability and Design

This building is unique due to its USGBC LEED Platinum and USGBC WELL ratings, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable and healthy building standards. The architectural design is centered around energy efficiency and environmental responsibility and is in accordance with the global best practices.

Conclusion

CorporatEdge Godrej GCR offers the ideal blend of a strategic location, the latest infrastructure and facilities, along with the environment and the intent to live greener in today's times, in Gurugram. Services are provided by keeping in view complete productivity support toward business growth so that enterprises at the highest edge of today may evolve more on the road toward tomorrow.

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Top Features USA Hotels Look for in Wall Air Conditioning Units from Wholesale Suppliers

Introduction

In the hospitality industry, guest comfort is paramount, and climate control is a critical component of creating a memorable stay. Wall air conditioning units are a popular choice among USA hotels for their efficiency, versatility, and space-saving design. When sourcing these units, hotels prioritize specific features that align with guest expectations and operational needs. Here’s what USA hotels typically look for in wall air conditioning units from wholesale suppliers.

1. Energy Efficiency to Reduce Costs and Environmental Impact

Energy efficiency is a top priority for USA hotels as it directly impacts operating costs and sustainability goals. Wall air conditioning units with high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios (SEER) or Energy Star certifications are in high demand. These units not only reduce electricity bills but also align with eco-friendly practices, appealing to environmentally conscious guests. Wholesale suppliers offering energy-efficient models have a significant advantage in the market.

2. Quiet Operation for Enhanced Guest Comfort

Noise levels can make or break a guest’s experience. Hotels prefer wall air conditioning units with whisper-quiet operation to ensure uninterrupted sleep and a relaxing atmosphere. Advanced noise-dampening technology is a feature that wholesale suppliers should emphasize, as it caters to the hospitality sector’s need for tranquility in guest rooms.

3. Customizable Temperature Control for Personalized Comfort

Modern travelers expect personalized comfort, making precise temperature control a critical feature. Hotels look for wall AC units with intuitive controls, digital displays, and smart technology integration that allow guests to set their preferred temperature effortlessly. Wholesale suppliers catering to USA hotels should stock units with these advanced features to meet the growing demand for customization.

4. Durability and Easy Maintenance for Long-Term Value

Durability and ease of maintenance are crucial considerations for hotels that need reliable performance over time. Units made with high-quality materials and featuring easy-to-clean filters are especially desirable. Additionally, features like self-diagnostic systems and remote troubleshooting can reduce downtime and repair costs, making these units more appealing to hotel management.

5. Compact and Stylish Design to Blend with Hotel Interiors

Aesthetic appeal matters in hospitality, where every detail contributes to the overall guest experience. Hotels prefer wall air conditioning units with compact, sleek designs that seamlessly integrate into room decor. Wholesale suppliers offering units with customizable panels or neutral finishes can better serve the USA hotel market’s preference for visually appealing climate control solutions.

Meeting the Demands of USA Hotels with Thoughtful Features

For USA hotels, wall air conditioning units are more than a functional necessity—they are an integral part of delivering exceptional guest experiences. Energy efficiency, quiet operation, customizable controls, durability, and aesthetic appeal are the key features hotels seek in their wholesale purchases. Suppliers that prioritize these aspects can not only meet but exceed the expectations of their hospitality clients, fostering long-term partnerships and sustained business growth. By focusing on these critical features, wholesale suppliers can cement their position as trusted partners in the competitive hotel supply market.