#under 125

[magicalshopping]

♡ Pink Heart Chair ♡

[dragongirlbunny]

fun fact if the united states cut the military budget in half with zero changes to any other expenditures or taxes it could give every adult $125/month no strings attached or qualifiers beyond "is 18+" and have billions left over

[mercyluvsyouuu]

Hello angel fanatics (myself) please have this picture my brother took while we were touring a cave

Do you. Do you see the vision. Do the formations in the middle not look like an angel to you. Do you see what I mean. Do you see what I me

[thedreadvampy]

everything around this housing shit basically boils down to: what I said would be fine 2+ years ago isn't necessarily what's fine now

[inbabylontheywept]

i did wrestling in middle school. on one hand, i was actually quite good at it, which was nice. being good at any sport was a new achievement for me. on the other hand, i was bi, and i was trying very hard not to notice that i was bi, and getting folded into knots by very kind, very muscular dorks made that task somewhat difficult.

adding fire to the problem was that my parents and my grandparents wanted to watch my matches, because they were very proud that their Gangly Nerd Son was actually Sporting, and they wanted to cheer me on. which would've been sweet and all, but if there are four people you do not want there during a key part of your Burgeoning Sexual Awakening, it is your mom and your dad and your grandma and your grandpa.

right? i mean, imagine some guy's got your head in his armpit, and you're going you know, old sweat smells bad, but fresh sweat has a sort of and then you make eye contact with your grandpa in the stands and you remember you're swearing spandex so if you pop a boner people aren't just going to be able to see the outline, they're going to be able to count the veins, and the only way you will be able to restore your family's honor after that would be by moving to siberia and renouncing joy, forever. that, or lift your entire body up by your kneck then twist 180 degrees without paralyzing yourself.

it’s a lot of pressure, is what i’m saying.

still it did motivate me to win my matches really fast. because i was so tall and skinny, i was stupidly good at the double leg takedown, and then once someone was knocked down, i'd just do the half nelson and kind of flip em over for the pin. then the ref would count to three and i’d win. EZPZ.

i had one match where that went great. won in the first ten seconds, sat back down, and prepared myself for a good hour or two of doing fuck all. didn't even feel bad the parents/grandparents were gonna be bored. the matches went up from me in 5 pound increments (i was in the 115 lbs division) and it was going great until we got to the 145 lbs division. the other school's wrestler stepped onto the mat, and she turned out to be a girl so our guy flipped, because for straight guys, wrestling a girl is not a pleasant experience.

i'm not entirely unsympathetic. my experience wrestling dudes was definitely a little traumatic. but also, i dealt. guy could've dealt too. instead, he refused to wrestle, and the coach went - fine. not even worth fighting over.

so he went to the 140 pounder, and that guy said, nosir, my mom said mormons can't wrestle girls. next guy down, 135 pounder, now he knew he could pull the same card and thus did. 130 pounder, 125, both tapped out. he got to the 120 guy, and that guy was catholic, but he said he was considering being mormon, and thus would have to pass. as a precaution.

coach blew up a little at that. he said "is there anyone - anyone - on this entire goddamn team that is willing to wrestle a girl?" and then he pointed at me and said "YOU. MAT. GO."

and i'll be real, if i'd been paying more attention, i'd have pulled the mormon card too, but i'd just been putting all that audio into a buffer file because i was reading, so i was halfway across the mat before i even processed what had been said and by then it was too late to turn back.

still i had a plan. and my plan - my beautiful, perfect plan - was to do what i'd always done. tackle, flip, pin, win. sit down. read. bore my family to death. move on.

i got the first part right. she was bigger than me, but she wasn't taller. just an incredibly stout woman. god built me like a snake with glasses, just as he built her like a combat cube. the problem was the half nelson. soon as she was down, i tried hooking my arm under hers from behind and for both genders, the defense for this move is just clamping your arms really fucking tight against your sides. if you're a guy, that's whatever, but if you're a girl - especially if you're god's chosen combat cube - that pins your opponents hand right against your boob.

so, i got the hook in, she clamped, my whole arm pressed against something soft, my coach was yelling THE HALF NELSON. BABYLON! JUST FINISH IT! FINISH THE HALF NELSON! and i was just trying to press hard enough to finish, when then my brain went

...oh.

and i flipped out. of course i flipped out. i like girls, and touching a boob is an elemental experience, and i was not ready. i was not prepared. i had not committed the sacred rites. i recoiled like i'd just brushed my arm against the surface of the sun, stood up, and backed away. nobody in the room knew why i'd given up. all they saw was me, right about to win, suddenly flailing around and scrambling. so everyone started screaming at me to just get the half nelson again, and i couldn't really yell back there's a fuckin' boob in the way and it was very distressing, and the only way i could think of to make them stop was just doing it over again the right way.

so i did.

i hunkered down and prepared myself for Wrasslin' Attempt #2: The Sequel.

i knocked her down again, EZPZ. i went for the half nelson again, but she knew what i was about to do so she super clamped, and i knew she was gonna super clamp, so i wound my arm back like a pop-eye cartoon punch before swinging my arm through the gap between her bicep and her side, but the amount of time i spent winding back super signalled what i was about to to do, which gave her time to clamp even harder, which somehow redirected the entire force of the popeye punch to the bottom of her bra.

it spat out a single boob the same way an action hero might spit out one single tooth after getting a solid crack across the jaw. as if to say:

*ptooie.* "that all you got?"

i did not actually see this. my experience was that first there was an arm, then there was a bit of boob, but i was braced, i was ready, forward at all costs, tatakae motherfuckers, and then the boob went away, and i didn't know where it went but my team, and the audience, and everyone who was in front of me, they all gasped like i just kicked them in the stomach. except for my coach. he was behind me, and thus one of the four people in the room who did not see the boob. now my mom, my dad, my grandma, and my grandpa, they all got flashed but nooooooo, coach thunderbutt was behind me, and he didn't see shit so he was still yelling NOOOOOO BABYLON WHAT ARE YOU DOING JUST FINISH THE NELSON! GO FOR THE KILL! BABYLON! BABYLON!

but i did not go for the kill. i stood up and she stuffed her boob back real fast, and we just kind of circled each other awkwardly until time ran out and i won on points. that's not technically allowed, but the ref had some mercy on me.

my coach did not.

i barely had time to sit down before he strode over to the bench to chew me out.

"babylon," he said, in that very calm way people get when they're too pissed to yell. "why didn't you pin?"

and i didn't know how to say well coach, i tried, but there was a boob, and it kept getting in the way, and my mom was watching, and so was my dad, and so was his dad, and his mom, and god (like bible god) and that's a can of worms because i'm pretty sure he was already mad at me, and i'm wearing spandex, and i think i might have to move to siberia, so instead i said

"i uh. i forgot how to do the half nelson."

which is actually impossible. forgetting how to do the half nelson is like forgetting how to swallow your spit.

and he looked at me, like i was the dumbest person in the entire world, and i looked through him like i'd just survived my 250th day in a trench at verdun, and he said: fine.

fine.

but we're all going to practice it for an hour tomorrow because you forgot.

and then he left.

and my buddies had the gall to be salty about it. i got so many comments saying "dude, why didn't you just tell him the truth?" and i said "you can if you care so damn much. you could've wrestled the girl too. maybe someone else should do the hard thing today."

but they didn't. so the next day, we did an hour of half nelson drills, and i spent a decent amount of time getting thrown around the mat, and it was pleasant in exactly the way that i hated and the year after that, to the surprise of everyone but myself, i quit wrestling and joined the trivia team.

and if you want more reasons to love my mom, my grandpa joked after the match that i might have to talk to my bishop about it, and my mom told him he would be allowed to make jokes after he stood in front of a crowd of 110 people in spandex underpants while wrestling a woman that was not his wife.

he paused for almost five seconds after that. then he said: aw. hell. sorry babylon.

and i'd have preferred my apology from god, but getting it from him was pretty good too.

[noonmutter]

Biden just pardoned every person who was court martialed for getting caught being LGBTQIA+ under Don't Ask Don't Tell.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/06/26/a-proclamation-on-granting-pardon-for-certain-violations-of-article-125-under-the-uniform-code-of-military-justice/

[uniqueeval]

‘We have seen Jay pull off lucrative deals. It is the need of the hour at ICC’ | Cricket News

Jay Shah’s success in pulling off lucrative broadcast deals and organising major events was the prime reason for the BCCI secretary getting unanimous support in his bid to become the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) new Independent Chair. “The ICC board doesn’t want to waste too much time on internal politics. If you look at Jay’s leadership at the BCCI, it has been wonderful. He has hosted…

[ephemeral-winter]

hello aging tumblr userbase i have been using the same towels since freshman year of college and now that i am an adult i would like to buy nice new towels for myself. do you all have towels that you like?

[mariacallous]

 Our Nation has made tremendous progress in advancing the cause of equality for LGBTQI+ Americans, including in the military.  Despite their courage and great sacrifice, thousands of LGBTQI+ service members were forced out of the military because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.  Many of these patriotic Americans were subject to a court-martial.  While my Administration has taken meaningful action to remedy these problems, the impact of that historical injustice remains.  As Commander in Chief, I am committed to maintaining the finest fighting force in the world.  That means making sure that every member of our military feels safe and respected.

     Accordingly, acting pursuant to the grant of authority in Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution of the United States, I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., do hereby grant a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to persons convicted of unaggravated offenses based on consensual, private conduct with persons age 18 and older under former Article 125 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), as previously codified at 10 U.S.C. 925, as well as attempts, conspiracies, and solicitations to commit such acts under Articles 80, 81, and 82, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. 880, 881, 882.  This proclamation applies to convictions during the period from Article 125’s effective date of May 31, 1951, through the December 26, 2013, enactment of section 1707 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-66).

     The purpose of this proclamation is to pardon only offenses based on consensual, private conduct between individuals 18 and older that do not involve any aggravating factor, including:  

     (1)  conduct that would violate 10 U.S.C. 893a, prohibiting activities with military recruits or trainees by a person in a position of special trust;      (2)  conduct that was committed with an individual who was coerced or, because of status, might not have felt able to refuse consent;      (3)  conduct on the part of the applicant constituting fraternization under Article 134 of the UCMJ;      (4)  conduct committed with the spouse of another military member; or      (5)  any factors other than those listed above that were identified by the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in United States v. Marcum as being outside the scope of Lawrence v. Texas as applied in the military context, 60 M.J. 198, 207–08 (2004).

     The Military Departments (Army, Navy, or Air Force), or in the case of the Coast Guard, the Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Department of Justice, shall provide information about and publicize application procedures for certificates of pardon.  An applicant for a certificate of pardon under this proclamation is to submit an application to the Military Department (Army, Navy, or Air Force) that conducted the court-martial or, in the case of a Coast Guard court-martial, to the Department of Homeland Security.  If the relevant Department determines that the applicant satisfies the criteria under this proclamation, following a review of relevant military justice records, the Department shall submit that determination to the Attorney General, acting through the Pardon Attorney, who shall then issue a certificate of pardon along with information on the process to apply for an upgrade of military discharge.  My Administration strongly encourages veterans who receive a certificate of pardon to apply for an upgrade of military discharge.  

     Although the pardon under this proclamation applies only to the convictions described above, there are other LGBTQI+ individuals who served our Nation and were convicted of other crimes because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.  It is the policy of my Administration to expeditiously consider and to make final pardon determinations with respect to such individuals.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth.                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

[chameliyun]

Fic Rec Friday - #23

Intro post | tag

Rec #23: "Gauze in the Wound" - CodyNaomiSwire Fandom: Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure/Tangled the Series Rating: G Pairing: none Word count: 137,013 (24 chapters, unfinished) Summary: After the Battle of Old Corona, instead of being imprisoned, Varian is given a chance to redeem himself by working for Xavier the blacksmith. It's a long road to recovery for the bitter young alchemist as he learns how to forgive and be forgiven. Other notes: it may be unfinished, but it holds a special place in my heart. it goes into aspects of Varian's character that I haven't seen a lot of other authors attempt, and there's a bunch of lore added with Demanitus, some of it inspired by C.S. Lewis. also someone made an awesome AMV with clips of the show based on the first half of the story!

[magicalshopping]

♡ Moon Shelf by Standish House ♡

[honeymoonhospital]

Drawing thinspo in my notebook xoxoxo

[mauesartetc]

FREE PALESTINE Fundraiser List

(Update 7/7: Asks and new messages temporarily closed. However, the Tumblr users on this list are free to message me at any time.)

For campaigns with under 1000 donations, go here.

For campaigns with modest goals, go here.

For more extensive campaign lists:

Operation Olive Branch

Gaza Funds

Vetted Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser list

Spreadsheet by @gazavetters

Here's a list of fundraisers from Palestinians who have reached out to me. All campaigns listed have been verified by Palestinians on Tumblr. This list updates daily, so be sure to check back. If you follow me, follow these folks too.

If you can't donate, reblog.

LAST UPDATED 11/20

Less than a fifth funded:

#140 The Sharif family @amnehsharif10 Nearly 10,400! STAGNANT FOR 14 DAYS

(Reblogged) The Hor family @salahaldinhor Nearly 7K!

#218 The Alnabih family @ahmedalnabeeh11 @ahmed-nabeeh32 @ahmedalnabeeh234 Ahmed is now on his fourth attempt at a campaign and must now start from scratch. Nearly 1,100! STAGNANT FOR 4 DAYS

#196 The Aburass family @sameraburass @samerpal New campaign with a new currency. Explanation here.

(Reblogged) The Shehab family @fahedshehab-new @danashehab @yehyashehab The Shehab campaign must start over due to issues with the first organizer's bank. Explanation here. Nearly 1,300!

(Reblogged) Zaen and Yehya @mohammedfamily-blog @hyamshehab96 @hyamshehabnew Their previous campaign was shut down and they must now start from scratch. Nearly 2600!

A fifth funded:

(Reblogged) Amal's family @amlanqar Nearly 11K!

#91 The Al Tibi family @mahmoudeltibi1

A quarter funded:

(Reblogged) The Shamaly family @familydeea STAGNANT FOR 14 DAYS

(Reblogged) Walaa's family @ahmed79ss Nearly 13,700!

(Reblogged) The Atalla family @mohammed-atallah @atalah-mohammed @mohammedatallah Nearly 23K!

A third funded:

#112 The Shorbaje family @tahanishorbaje2 @tahanibaby STAGNANT FOR 7 DAYS

(Second on this list) The Ismaeel family @m0hammed1 @m0hammed2 @m8hammed2 STAGNANT FOR 12 DAYS

(Reblogged) Ahmed's family @ahmed-ziad STAGNANT FOR 15 DAYS

#125 The Alostaz family @ahmed-ostaz @rehamjawad33 @momenalstaz Nearly 27,600!

Half funded:

(Reblogged) The Sami family @eyadeyadsblog STAGNANT FOR 14 DAYS

#151 The Khalaf family @mahmoudkhalafff Nearly 34,200!

(Reblogged) Aya's family @ayaalanqarsblog @ayalanqar Nearly 15,600!

#152 The Shaqoura family @lailashaqoura

Two thirds funded:

Three quarters funded:

#231 The Abushammaleh family @bshaeromars-blog Nearly 32,900!

#174 The Alanqar family @mohammedalanqar Nearly 67,700!

Nearly complete:

#179 Issam Aziz's mother @haifaaziz98 250 TO GO!

(Reblogged) Ashraf's family @ashraf-baker 3019 TO GO!

#212 The Aldeeb family @mohammedaldeeb 9669 TO GO!

(Reblogged) Amira's family @ameera-anq 6585 TO GO! STAGNANT FOR 5 DAYS

Complete:

#182 The Saftawi family @nadasaftawi

[autonexaworld]

Autonexa: Revolutionizing the Future of Automotive Excellence

In a rapidly evolving world where technology reigns supreme, the automotive industry is no exception to transformation. Among the pioneers of innovation and excellence stands Autonexa, a name that is steadily becoming synonymous with cutting-edge automotive technology. As we delve into this blog, we'll explore the remarkable journey of Autonexa and how it's poised to shape the future of the automotive world.

A Glimpse into Autonexa's Origins

Autonexa is more than just a company; it's a visionary force that's redefining the automotive landscape. Conceived by a group of automotive enthusiasts, engineers, and technocrats, Autonexa emerged with a clear mission: to challenge traditional norms and usher in a new era of automotive brilliance.

The Autonexa Ecosystem

Autonexa's impact extends beyond merely manufacturing vehicles. It has meticulously crafted an entire ecosystem that encompasses various facets of the automotive realm:

1. Electric Vehicles (EVs): Autonexa's commitment to a sustainable future is evident in its impressive lineup of electric vehicles. Powered by state-of-the-art battery technology, these EVs represent both environmental stewardship and engineering prowess.

2. Autonomous Driving: Autonexa's venture into autonomous driving technology is nothing short of revolutionary. Equipped with cutting-edge sensors, AI algorithms, and robust safety measures, their self-driving vehicles promise to make transportation safer and more convenient.

3. Connectivity: Autonexa understands that connectivity is the lifeline of modern vehicles. Their vehicles boast advanced infotainment systems, ensuring that drivers stay connected and informed even while on the move.

4. Mobility Services: Autonexa recognizes that owning a vehicle is only one part of the mobility equation. Thus, they offer an array of mobility services designed to cater to diverse consumer needs, from ride-sharing to subscription-based models.

5. Sustainable Manufacturing: Autonexa's dedication to sustainability doesn't stop at their products; it extends to their manufacturing processes. By employing eco-friendly materials and practices, they are reducing their environmental footprint while setting an industry benchmark.

Autonexa's Industry Impact

As an automotive content writer, I've had the privilege of witnessing Autonexa's influence firsthand. Their unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation has set a new standard for the industry. Here are a few ways in which Autonexa has reshaped the automotive landscape:

1. Technological Advancements: Autonexa's relentless pursuit of cutting-edge technology has compelled other manufacturers to invest heavily in research and development. Consequently, we've witnessed a surge in advanced features and safer vehicles across the industry.

2. Sustainability Norms: Autonexa's sustainability initiatives have laid the foundation for eco-friendly manufacturing and design across the industry. Other automakers are now under pressure to adopt greener practices.

3. Customer-Centric Approach: Autonexa's emphasis on connectivity and mobility services has highlighted the importance of a consumer-centric approach. This has led to significant improvements in customer experiences throughout the automotive sector.

4. Safety Revolution: Autonexa's dedication to safety in autonomous vehicles has spurred research into enhancing safety features in self-driving cars. This has translated into more reliable and secure autonomous systems.

The Road Ahead

As an automotive enthusiast and content writer, I can confidently state that Autonexa is steering the course of the automotive industry towards an exciting future. Their unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and safety has not only transformed the industry but also set the bar for excellence.

In the years to come, Autonexa is poised to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the automotive world. Whether it's in electric vehicles, autonomous technology, connectivity, or sustainable manufacturing, Autonexa will undoubtedly be at the forefront, charting a course toward a more thrilling, sustainable, and connected automotive future. Stay tuned for more updates on Autonexa's remarkable journey and its contributions to the automotive industry.

[jortsonfilm]

how to get over the loss of fumbling a bad bitch

*not locking down a mid century modern writing desk on facebook marketplace

[kahin]

Save four families in Gaza now!

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I've already made two posts about these families so far linking to their GoFundMe's, but despite the traction, that didn't equal much sizeable progress.

The families in question are:

Momen Al Ostaz's family: a family of 10 people in the Gaza Strip, trapped without food, water, or proper supplies and most of them require some form of medical intervention due to stress or diseases like Hep C caused by poor conditions. His campaign is at ���16,634 out of its €70,000 goal. (#125 on the vetted spreadsheet) [Link]

Abdullah Ameen's family: Abdullah is a man living currently in the Nuseirat camp with his family of four - him, his wife, his son, and newborn daughter. He has later amended his campaign to evacuate his sisters and his mother from Gaza as well. His campaign was created back in late April, but has still not reached its goal of €35,000, only having raised €5,223. (#134) [Link]

Doaa's family: Doaa is a Gazan woman whose family is currently trapped in Khan Yunis. Her campaign is attempting to raise enough money to evacuate her sisters and their families into Egypt creating a total of THIRTEEN family members that need to get through the border. The campaign is way below its goal, having only raised $3,361 of 65,000. (Shared by 90-ghost) [Link]

Mahmoud Nedal's family: A family of 6 - him, his older brother, his parents, his 6-year-old sister, and 2-year-old brother. The campaign's raised only $3,279 of its 50,000 goal. (#123) [Link]

These campaigns are all extremely urgent! These people are trapped in inhospitable conditions without proper access to the essentials to life! Can you imagine having to put you and your family's lives into the hands of strangers who have only ignored you?

The GoFundMe's listed here have not garnered any traction whatsoever, and donations have been quite stagnant. I intend to not let this happen by whatever means I have.

Let's raise up to 8,000 for the last three campaigns and raise 4,000 for the first within the next 5 days!

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I understand this goal may not seem manageable, but it absolutely is! This user base has helped raise 10k, 4k, 6k for certain campaigns within a few days, I don't see why this would be any less manageable.

This is a call to action! Do NOT leave these people behind! Donate whatever you can and share, especially if you can NOT donate!

Their kids and their families should not have to live in squalor and deplorable conditions. Do not look away.

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