#virtual reality basketball

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WNBA比賽重返Xtadium與Meta Horizon Worlds

近日，WNBA比賽重返Meta Quest平台，���籃球迷們帶來了更多觀賽選擇。從今晚開始，Meta Quest平台將在美國直播20場WNBA比賽，其中包括5場180度VR沉浸式比賽。以下是完整的比賽日程表。 Xtadium平台提供了絕佳的觀賽體驗，無論是單獨觀看還是與朋友一起在私人VR觀賽派對中享受比賽，都能讓觀眾坐在場邊，近距離觀看每一個動作，捕捉每一個精彩瞬間。透過混合實境技術，觀眾在觀看比賽的同時，也不會失去對現實環境的感知。 對於希望更深入體驗比賽的球迷，Meta Horizon Worlds中的NBA Arena則提供了一個獨特的沉浸式互動虛擬環境。在這裡，球迷們可以玩迷你遊戲、贏取獎勵，並展示球隊精神，穿戴專屬的虛擬形象服飾，與其他球迷互動。 無論是在Xtadium還是Meta Horizon Worlds觀賽，Meta…

[aurosoulart]

Figmin XR Multiplayer Jam - TONIGHT!!! 🎉

HEADSET USERS: wanna hang out in a giant dandelion forest? pet a dragon? have an indoor snowball fight?!

if you have a Quest 2 headset (or any of the other mixed-reality headsets Figmin runs on) with Figmin XR installed, you can join me TONIGHT in the official Discord server at 5PM PST for the first ever public Multiplayer Jam.

🎉here's the link! 🎉

[viejospellejos]

El FUTURO ya está aquí 🤯

Con la VR puedes ver los partidos en directo desde el sofá de tu casa COMO SI ESTUVIERAS EN EL ESTADIO

[posttexasstressdisorder]

They killed our Jesus: A Lament for Generation Jones

Two things happened in 1980 that would ensure the iron grip of the fascist state would (first slowly, then quickly), tighten on the entirety of the nation's populace from that moment forward: Ronald fucking Reagan was installed as president, and a CIA-psyop'd Christian Nationalist shot and killed John Lennon.

Those two things are connected.

First let's look at exactly who "Generation Jones" encompasses, and specific moments in the generational timeline that defined our future. The wiki page is actually quite good. Here's an excerpt that really hits it on the head:

"The name "Generation Jones" has several connotations, including a large anonymous generation, a "keeping up with the Joneses" competitiveness and the slang word "jones" or "jonesing", meaning a yearning or craving.[17][18][19] Pontell suggests that Jonesers inherited an optimistic outlook as children in the 1960s, but were then confronted with a different reality as they entered the workforce during Reaganomics and the shift from a manufacturing to a service economy, which ushered in a long period of mass unemployment. Mortgage interest rates increased to above 12 percent in the mid-eighties,[20] making it virtually impossible to buy a house on a single income. De-industrialization arrived in full force in the mid-late 1970s and 1980s; wages would be stagnant for decades, and 401Ks replaced pensions, leaving them with a certain abiding "jonesing" quality for the more prosperous days of the past.

Generation Jones is noted for coming of age after a huge swath of their older brothers and sisters in the earlier portion of the Baby Boomer population had; thus, many note that there was a paucity of resources and privileges available to them that were seemingly abundant to older Boomers. Therefore, there is a certain level of bitterness and "jonesing" for the level of doting and affluence granted to older Boomers but denied to them.[21]"

That sets the stage, for the most part. I was four when JFK was shot on TV. I was a wide-eyed, open-eared five year old when The Beatles were on Ed Sullivan and The Supremes were on the radio. I was ten when we landed on the moon, and I wanted to be a hippie at Woodstock at eleven. "Basketball Jones" came out when I was 12...I jonesed for a telescope because SPACE and got one from that great maker of fine telescopes, KMart.

Generationally, we jonesed to be ten years older, so we could have had all the cool shit THEY had. They had The Beatles, and we had the solo Beatles, they had Hendrix, Cream, Jefferson Airplane, and we had the fucking BeeGees and disco. It's like we, as a generation, were fated to live The K-Mart Knockoff of Life, instead of the bright, shiny Brand Name One all our older brothers and sisters got.

MUSIC and SCIENCE were EVERYTHING to us as kids/teens...the Eshittification Of Music truly began in 1973, and proceeded through SynthPop Hell in the '80s. Rock and Roll heroes became hairdos with guitars. The rock heroes of the '60s were getting married and having kids and baking bread. AM Radio ceased to be something you listened to for music...it began to replace music with strident, screaming hate voices that would eventually engulf all of AM Radio 24/7/365.

We were continually thwarted most of the way from our young adulthood on, blatantly from the moments in 1980 that the vile Ronald Reagan and the core operatives of evil for the next 50 years took over, and then the moment of what I call "Our Generational Wounding", the murder of John Lennon.

Back in '66, John had inflamed all the grandpas of todays magats by saying (truthfully) that with teens, The Beatles were more popular than Jesus. Beatle hate became a Very Big Thing in Bumfuck South Texas. Record burnings, merchandise burnings, book burnings, all were commonplace. A very palpable, and very specifically "Anti-Beatle" hate got instilled in a lot of kids/teens at that point, so anything to do with the Beatles was taboo for "good people" (read Southern Baptists) to like.

That, of course, made me love them that much more, and to follow their paths from their breakup forward with 'bated breath, buying every 45 they put out, trying to save pennies up to buy their albums.

John was the radical hippie, the one who wanted peace, the one with the weirdo wife, the one who held a "Bed-In" for peace. In a very fundamental-to-our-generation way, John Lennon was OUR "Jesus".

Richard Nixon (president from '68 to '74) HATED him.

In 1971, there was a true mass consciousness that incorporated us along with our older siblings, a musical mass consciousness. I became aware of many things in 1969, specifically fall of '69, so I was experiencing all this in real-time, as it happened. When the news that The Beatles officially broke up came across the AM radiowaves in May of '70, it was A. Very. Big. Deal. Everyone watched everything they did from that point on with GREAT interest.

George put out "My Sweet Lord" and "What Is Life" (first record I ever bought), John put out "Instant Karma", "Mother", then "Power To The People", then "Imagine". Ringo put out "It Don't Come Easy", and Paul & Linda had "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey". EVERYBODY was a "post-breakup Beatle critic", panning Paul's very first solo 45 "Another Day", "Uncle Albert" was the followup. This band called Badfinger that sounded suspiciously like The Beatles appeared on American radio, and would make 1972 one of the final "Golden Years" of AM Rock Radio.

In 1970 we heard about this Elton John guy, by the end of '72, I was playing as many of his songs on the piano as I could figure out. My favorite album was (still is) "Madman Across The Water". When "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" came out in '73, a very noticeable shift was occuring.

Pop became much less political. It softened. It mellowed. It grew its hair long and lived in the country, learned how to grow potatoes and play the mandolin, making Country Rock the one lasting "legacy" of our sad sub-generation. By the time I graduated HS in May of '77, it was all there was on the radio, besides....disco. Oof.

One of my first TV memories was JFK getting shot. That was the Generational Wounding of our older brothers and sisters. When Mark Chapman (a Christian nationalist who changed the words of "Imagine" to "Imagine there's no John Lennon") shot John in December of 1980, it was the 2 in the 1-2 PUNCH done to our OUR generation. The first, of course, being the installing of Reagan and the evil Evangelical influence beginning in earnest.

It also began the buildup of the "Holy War" radical right, and an utter denial and clampdown of "hippie", of "counterculture" in general began, ensuring that John's vision of world peace would never come true, at least not on their watch. They had, effectively, killed OUR Jesus, along with our chances of the kind of security our older sibs got in spades. It also marked the unholy marriage of the evangelicals and the republican apparatus.

When Reagan got elected by virtue of the vile Newt Gingrich's 'Southern Strategy', a clampdown in earnest on the very SPIRITUAL EXISTENCE of our generation's incredible want and need, our collective JONESING for world peace began. Richard Nixon had planted the seeds. Nixon hated John Lennon with a passion. After Reagan was elected, I firmly believe Chapman was "activated" and they killed John as a Christmas present to Nixon.

It was after that, when the dream of a scientific future began to die, as well. When we were in high school, SCIENCE WAS EVERYTHING, so we wanted to be some kind of scientist "when we grew up".

I dealt with four years of college, majored in Biology, and in early 1981 realized my dream of being a Forest Ranger in Yosemite or some other national park somewhere, living in a cabin, giving talks to visitors about the biology aspects of the park....all that went POOF, almost instantaneously. My degree would get me nowhere, so I left before the end of that year and started working in record stores.

I was effectively the Cusack character in the movie about record stores, but it led to a dead end. Record stores weren't all that glamorous, and yes, the pay was dogshit. I tried working in record stores for the love of the music, while trying to BE a musician in a town FILLED OVER FLOWING with musicians, but that was quickly shat on by the beginning shrieks of late-stage capitalism.

It was like working in the record stores was my trying to keep holding onto the dream, our generation's dream...John's dream of world peace (along with my dream of being a working musician) died a pitiful death by the end of 1986.

What followed was nothing but a series of Jobs I Hated, and the beginnings of the true Jonesing for the life we'd been promised, because we didn't get the raises, the pensions, the house, the car, boat and camper, none of that shit for us. A life of being a low-paid, no-insurance drub, destined to be a life-long renter, unless a financial miracle happens.

So when people ask why we (as a generation) hate Ronald Reagan so much, let's just say I'm with Bugs on this one.

[k-evans-reads]

The Spare

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Summary: When Princess Rosie unexpectedly is thrust into a political tour of the country, a working-class Air Force Captain is assigned to be her pilot. Although the princess is unhappy about the decision, she realizes she’s stepping into unknown territory when the unexpected happens

Chapter 1 l Main Masterlist | The Spare Masterlist

By @k-evans-writes and @ourfinest-hour

Word Count: 7,725

Chapter 2

Four Years Earlier 

The sound of loud voices booming and laughter still followed Chris as he shook his head to himself, rolling his eyes as he walked further into the hangar, headed toward his fighter jet. He didn’t understand how one visit from a member of the royal family could cause such an uproar on the air force base, especially when the crowned prince was in their unit and most had gone through university with James as well. Sure he had seen the way other people treated James, knowing that one day he would be their king, but the further they had gotten knit together as a unit, the less it had mattered to all the guys. Chris figured because of that it wouldn’t be as shocking when another member of the royal family made an appearance on base, but the chaos that seemed to ensue the minute the princess had stepped out of the shiny black car was something that Chris just couldn’t seem to understand. 

Well… that wasn’t completely true. 

Having been born and raised in Ellington, Chris had been well aware of the royal family. He was constantly reading, hearing and seeing so much about them, although he had been too busy as a teenager working to help support himself and his mother to pay much attention. It wasn’t until he received a scholarship for university that he had met James, the future king of Ellington. He saw the way everyone treated him, varying between fawning over his every moment to completely avoiding him so they didn’t run the risk of saying or doing the wrong thing. 

Maybe it was because of their first meeting when he laughed at James for missing the easiest layup on the basketball court, but from the moment Chris met him, the two had just connected. To Chris, he was just James, one of his best friends. And to James, Chris was what felt like his first real friend. The only guy who didn’t care who he was or what his position was but was simply just his friend. 

They were constantly together throughout university and somehow ended up in the same unit once joining the royal Air Force afterward, something Chris knew was probably some special strings that were pulled but he didn’t care. He had come to see over the years that even though being a royal might have seemed glamorous, he’d seen the reality of how isolating and burdensome it was, and if he could be there for James, he was happy to be that. 

With Chris being virtually the only person that James trusted implicitly, he heard a much more honest and unguarded version of James’ life as opposed to the highlight reel that was on the cover of newspapers. He knew of all the hard things like the strained relationship James had with his father, the virtually non-existent one he had with his mother, how insane his boarding school experience and schooling was, the immense pressure he had growing up, how he felt disconnected from his youngest sister Annie with her being so much younger and him already gone away to school. But he also knew that the saving grace of his growing up years and even now, was his sister Rosie. 

By this point Chris had reached his cubby in the base, taking his time as he changed into his olive green flight suit and boots, preparing to go on a test flight but found himself smiling as he thought about the way James had talked about Rosie over the years. Chris couldn’t even count the amount of times their classmates or now even guys in their unit made comments to James about getting them an introduction to Princess Rosalie. She was arguably the most popular person in the country amongst most people, bringing a relatability and normalcy to the royal family who often felt out of touch with most of reality. 

It was fairly often that one of her comical faces revealing everything she was thinking was photographed and put on the front page of the paper, or reports of her sparkling personality was talked about in contrast to the stoic and demure ways of most nobility. She felt more attainable, more in-touch with what was going on in the country and that made everyone look forward to seeing her more in the press in the coming years now that James would be serving in the Air Force. 

It hadn’t gone unnoticed to Chris that James had always clammed up anytime someone mentioned his sister and that it was a long time before he even talked to Chris about her. James was fiercely protective of his sister and loved her so deeply. They were each other’s person, the only ones they could really trust and rely on, but once James started telling Chris more about her, he understood why. He had never even met her and Chris could feel a softness in his heart toward her just from hearing about her for so many years now. It was no wonder to him why James loved her so much, but when he saw her for the first time in person today, stepping out of that car, it also was no wonder to him why she caused such an uproar amongst the Air Force unit because as beautiful as those pictures of her were on the newspaper, they didn’t hold a candle to her in person. 

As much as he would have liked to meet the girl he’d been hearing about for years, his dedication to his duty and annoyance at the way his unit turned into a bunch of ogling school boys at the sight of the princess made him need to get away. Chris had worked his ass off to get through university on his scholarship and was committed in every sense of the word to the Air Force, wanting to serve his country well and he wasn’t going to let himself be distracted by the loud chaos that was ensuing outside the hangar, instead focusing on making his way over to his jet to prep for his test run. 

He hadn’t quite made it when the sound of a door opening echoed in the virtually empty hangar and a voice he’d only heard in a more restrained and proper tone on the television before echoed as she laughed, “It looks like coming to visit you is more dangerous than I thought.” 

“I think you’re right, that was fuckin’ insane out there,” James laughed back, and Chris could practically see the look on James’s face from behind, the crinkle of his eyes, the smirk on his lips. “I don’t know that i’ve seen those guys go that ape over a girl before.” 

The footsteps stopped just on the opposite side of the plane, blocking Chris from their view as the laughs continued to echo. “No I was more meaning the fact that your commander stands way too close to me and spits while he’s talking,” the princess snickered. 

With a quick wipe of his hands on a rag, Chris poked his head out from behind the plane. He shot a kind smile to the princess before his eyes returned to James.“Try sitting in the front row at his briefings,” he chuckled, a smirk growing across his lips. 

“Hey! I was wondering where the hell you went!” James greeted Chris, shaking off the hand Chris offered to him. “Chris, I want you to meet my sister, Rosie.” 

Chris saw the way that Rosie visibly shifted, her posture tightening and her undoubtedly years of training kicking in as she put a beautiful but seemingly surface-level smile on her face as she put her hand out to greet him. Chris bowed to her but before he could take her hand, he saw James nudge her side, making her stumble slightly in her precarious heels as James told her, “Rosie, this is Chris, my best friend who I told you about. You don’t have to be formal with him.” 

It was as if all those years - undoubtedly - media and publicity training slipped and it seemed as though the real Princess Rosie came out. A familiar look crossed her face, one that mimicked James’, as she mischievously arched a single brow and told him, “Oh yeah, I’ve heard about you…” 

A strange feeling settled in Chris at those words, but he let the humor lead as he shook his head, admitting, “That could be dangerous.” 

But his worries melted away at a simple shrug of Rosie’s shoulder as she conceded with a playful smile, “Maybe.” 

Now, even all these years later, Chris could still vividly remember that smile. Sure he’d seen hundreds of photos of Rosie smiling in the papers but that smile he saw that day was different. It was one he still couldn’t forget even now as he walked up the steps to the grandiose palace, two immaculate guards opening the doors for him as he walked inside. 

It felt weird to him to be entering in the place he’d seen in his history books in school on just a normal Monday. Although he’d been so close to James for years now, he couldn’t quite wrap his mind around that his best friend would one day be his King. The Air Force had been a level playing field for them all, but stepping in the palace just to meet his friend was the most surreal feeling he’d ever experienced. 

Before he had a chance to dwell on it too much, he felt a hand clap on his back as James appeared next to him, smiling wide as he greeted him, “I’m glad you could come today.” 

Chris suppressed an eye roll at those words, knowing there was no choice on his end - or anyone's end, really - once the royal family got involved in affairs. “Don’t even act like you didn’t pull rank and get me out of a briefing I was supposed to be in,” he muttered, only half serious. “I knew the second that they told me I suddenly wasn’t needed in it, I knew something was up.”

Chris’ words didn’t seem to affect the charming royal much. “Hey, being the prince does have its perks every now and then,” James admitted teasingly, before he turned serious. “Did you have a good time at the ceremony last night?” 

He huffed out a soft chuckle, his lips curling into a wry smirk. “You know I hate that shit,” he reminded James. The odd…. Well, he didn’t know whether it was a blessing or a curse, the extended invitations and offers of accompanying James to events, whether to charity visits that always warmed his heart within seconds, taking in the countless sporting events from the royal Box with beers in hand and the sun on their skin, or sitting through an admittedly painful dinner of tucked elbows, stick-straight posture, the pricks and pinches of safety pins on his hastily-altered suits. It was all just a bit much at times.

The gravel crunched under their feet as they rounded a bend in the path, following the carefully and overly lush landscaping through the gardens as a few members of the security team lingered about. Their presence was not lost on Chris as he felt their eyes on the pair every so often, keeping a respectable distance from them. James’ sarcastic laugh seemed appropriate as he pointed out, “Try being royal, it’s shit like that every day of the week.” 

Chris raised a brow, his lips curling again, this time in genuine amusement. He’d always felt for James, knowing how desperately his friend wished to disappear in a way Chris and their peers always could. “If you’re trying to make me envy you, it’s not working,” he teased him playfully, keeping the tone light as birds chirped, flying above them. 

“I am wondering though if now I have to only refer to you as Captain?” James asked, his shoulder bumping into Chris’ as he shoved his hands into his pockets, a playful twinkle in his eyes at his friend’s suddenly unamused expression. 

“Only if I have to refer to you as prince now,” he retorted dryly. 

His friend’s jaw dropped nearly instantly, causing a smile to grow on Chris’ face. James moved a hand, shoving a laughing Chris. “That’s a low blow.” 

He shrugged, turning his head over his shoulder momentarily to catch a peek at the lake behind them before they turned to head back inside the large, ornate doors. “Well, ask a stupid question,” he answered, quickly thanking the guard as the doors were pulled open and they stepped back inside.

The doors closing echoed momentarily until the only sound was their soft footsteps on the pristine floors, reverberating off the walls of the estate. 

James turned serious and his hand reached out, resting on Chris’ shoulder, making them come to a stop in the middle of the entrance hall. “Seriously Chris, I’m proud of you. Nobody is going to make a better captain than you,” he congratulated. 

Chris gave a soft smile, nearly uncomfortable with the honest praise. “Let’s hope so,” he sheepishly answered, grateful for the trust James placed in him. “I still haven’t gotten my first posting yet so we’ll see where things go after this. I know there were some things on hold until this ceremony happened.” 

There was a look on James’ face that Chris couldn’t quite read, but he figured out why when James began, “Funny you mention that because that’s part of the reason I asked you to come today. There’s something I wanted to talk to you about…”

“I don’t know that I like the sound of that,” was Chris’ admission with a raised eyebrow, looking quizzically at his best friend who had become more like a brother to him over the past years. 

“You probably won’t,” he saw James’ eyes crinkle up as he loudly laughed, Chris joining in with a chuckle of his own before his pace slowed as they ventured down the lengthy hallway Chris swore was longer than most of the Air Force hangars he’d been in. He shoved his hands in his pockets while turning to glance at James, his face more stoic as he started, “I know that you know about a little bit of what’s happened with my father.” 

He just nodded before James motioned toward an open room, directing him to go in which Chris did, admitting on his way by, “Well, I’d still have you in my unit if it weren’t for that.” 

There was a silence that hung in the air as James closed the door behind them, the sound echoing in the ornate room. Chris awkwardly stood, his hands fidgeting in his pockets with discomfort. He’d been with James nearly every day for years on end now, knowing him so well, better than just about anybody, but somehow this just felt different. He was standing here in the fucking royal palace and his best friend was the heir to the throne of the entire country. Here he wasn’t just his best friend James. Here he was the crowned prince. 

Chris waited until James sat down in one of the overstuffed chairs, seeing him motion to the empty one before he sat himself, listening while James started explaining, “Things are actually a little worse than we thought. He needs a few months to recover which means I’m going to be here taking over for him more to give him space to rest and I’m sure you’ve seen in the papers that now Rosie is going to be taking my place on the tour.” 

Over their years of friendship, he’d heard his fair share about James’ beloved sister and that coupled with what he’d read in the papers it wasn’t hard for him to imagine her reaction and couldn’t help but chuckle sarcastically, “I’m sure she’s thrilled about that.” 

“You can imagine,” James just shot him a look through his own laugh, knowing just how accurate his satirical comment was. He ran a hand through his perfectly swooped over hair, his gaze falling to the carpet before admitting, “Honestly, I think Rosie has been struggling these past few years while I’ve been gone more than I realized. I stayed in the Air Force longer because I loved it and it’s what I wanted to do and honestly, I don’t think I really looked at how much it put on her.” 

Not quite following him, Chris’ brows furrowed as he asked, “So are you trying to get her out of doing the tour?” 

“No, I can’t really do that. I need her to do the tour because we just don’t really have a choice but the reality is that there’s a lot of pressure being put on Rosie in some different ways.” He vaguely motioned with his hand. 

Chris knew there was a lot about royal life he didn’t understand and never would. Growing up with a single mother and an after school job to help buy groceries felt like night and day to how James no doubt grew up. With just a glance around the huge room with oil paintings on the wall, ornate furniture, and guards stationed right outside it was obvious how different their lives had been. But Chris had come to see just how burdensome James’ life was in a way he couldn’t imagine and couldn’t seem to understand what he alluded to with Rosie and point blank asked,  “What do you mean by that?” 

“There’s just a lot riding on this tour. There’s a lot of pressure on her for being a little more stable, being viewed differently, and it’s no secret about all the unrest there is along the coast which brings a pretty real level of a security threat that kind of scares me,” James admitted honestly to the person he knew he could trust more than anything. “It would make me feel a lot better if I knew there was someone there looking out for Rosie and making sure she’s alright and so I’m wondering if you’d be willing to be her pilot and on the security team for her during this tour.” 

Hearing this struck a pang of fear in him, feeling like every bit of this was out of place for him. He was an Air Force captain, not someone who was prepared to do any of this. He rubbed a hand along his short beard, muttering, “Shit, I don’t know about this. I’m not trained for that and I’m not sure I’m the most qualified to be doing that for the Princess of Ellington.” 

“It’s not like you’d be alone, there’s going to be the most highly trained people in the country and you’d go through a training before the tour. Also, because of what you’d be doing, it’d be double the salary you’re making now," he tried to convince him but with just the mention of a pay bump, Chris instantly felt more intrigued. For years he’d been sending most of his paychecks to his mother to help take care of her and lift some weight off her shoulders, but he knew a bump in pay would not only help him get ahead on some things of his own but fix up some of the things his mother’s home had been needing. Chris was busy making a mental list of all he could do with that when James added, “This isn’t something you have to say yes to, it’s not an order from the prince, it’s just a favor for a friend.” 

With a laugh and a wave of his hand, Chris rolled his eyes playfully, “You had to fucking go there, pulling the friend card!” 

“Well I know the prince asking you to do it wouldn’t be enough to pull you away from active duty,” James said through a laugh, knowing it was completely true but also that Chris was just about as loyal as they came and that he could rely on him for just about anything. 

“I am going to be a little pissed at you for that," he emphasized playfully with a point of his finger.

A smirk gave away James’ feelings before he asked, “Does that mean you’re going to say yes?” 

“Only because it’ll keep me busy enough that I won’t have to watch my best friend turning into a spoiled ass now that’s back to being a prince,” Chris snorted. 

That response got a good laugh out of his best friend before a genuine smile crossed his lips and he admitted, “Seriously, thank you Chris. This means a lot to me.” 

Unable to keep the teasing smile from his lips, he joked with a nudge to James’ knee, “Remember that when you sign my check.”

And with just that one conversation, Chris got swept into a whirlwind he wasn’t quite prepared for over the course of the next month. Being pulled from the Air Force had been tough enough, but having to sit through meeting after meeting about all of his responsibilities, safety protocols, and royal decorum and he felt like he couldn’t quite keep his head straight. There was no part of him that wanted to be doing this. Everything in him yearned for his unit and to be up in his fighter jet, following the duty for his country, but he knew that this duty was just as important. 

Thinking back to when they’d first met, Chris wished he could tell his younger, scared, and intimidated self just how much James would quickly become like a brother more than anything to him over the years. Sure, he had been there for James, and he’d helped give James a sense of normalcy amongst prying eyes and intense attention, but the prince had been there for him just as much. Growing up with a single mother and tight finances had been difficult and without anyone else to rely on, Chris had felt the full weight of that. He had grown up well before his time, having to worry and bear the responsibility of more than his age normally would demand, and a way he knew James struggled to fully understand. Because of this, he knew there was a bit of an emotional wall that he’d put up, trying to always push away his vulnerable emotions to do what needed to be done, but James had been the first friend he could really be open with. 

His best friend had proved to be such a loyal friend through and through, always being there to support him and able to pull out his real feelings in a way Chris didn’t even completely understand. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for James, and if it meant doing this, he decided he’d be able to handle it for a couple months. With his days being so packed full and being hours away from where he grew up, he hadn’t been able to see his mother for weeks but with only a few days before he set off on the tour, he carved out a time to drive toward the familiar terrain.

Chris recognized the sound of the rhythmic bumping of the car tires over the many potholes on the street as he slowed down to park in front of the old building. He climbed out and locked the car before starting to walk toward the building but seemed to linger on the sidewalk for a moment, his blue eyes just taking in the sight in front of him. 

He knew the house he had grown up in wasn’t much to look at, sandwiched in the cramped neighborhood and right on the street. He knew how many times he had fixed the leaking faucet, had to install new windows a couple winters ago when the frames had rotted on the old ones, and how you could feel the vibrations of the cars driving by when you laid in bed. The house wasn’t pretty. Or new. Or spacious. But this house would always hold a special place in his heart thanks to the woman that lived inside. 

Growing up with a single mother hadn’t always been the easiest life, remembering the many times as a teenager he’d close that black iron gate behind him late at night after working a job after school to help buy them groceries or make rent. He certainly had never gone without food or a roof over his head but things weren’t easy for them and he had seen just how tirelessly his loving mother worked to make sure he was taken care of. He remembered her saving up to buy a sewing machine, making it easier for her to be able to make their own clothes and fix any holes or tears that happened to existing ones, allowing them to get every bit of use out of everything they had. She was often up late clipping coupons or baking pies to sell to help bring in some extra money, all while still giving Chris all the love and nurturing in the world.

Chris leaned against that gate, just gazing at the house and remembering when he had gotten a scholarship to university and that deep drive and determination he had to make sure not one bit of it was wasted. That grit proved to be useful when his mother started developing some sharp pain in her back and knees, preventing her from keeping up the grueling work she had been doing and Chris stepped in to take care of her, sending most of his check from the Royal Air Force home to care for her, only keeping enough for himself to rent a tiny apartment and whatever else he needed for basic necessities. 

There hadn’t been one moment of hesitation for him, wanting to do anything he could for the woman he loved more than anything and could still to this day put him in his place in the way only she could. She had always been there cheering him on, encouraging him, and loving him wholeheartedly with that same smile she had on her face now as she opened the teal door. 

Her silvery gray hair was falling around her kind face, that sweet smile on her lips as she held her arms open, “Well don’t just stand there looking at the dead landscaping, come over and give me a hug!” 

“Hey Ma," he smiled, walking over to wrap his arms around her short frame, feeling warm from the inside out as he genuinely said, “It’s so good to see you.” 

“It’s always a good day when I get to see you," she said with a hand rubbing his back before ushering him into the warm house, motioning around the kitchen as she started looking through cabinets, “What can I get you, honey? Coffee? Some cake?” 

Chris was watching her through an inquisitive eye, seeing something she hadn’t admitted and spoke up, “Ma, you need to sit down. I can see you’re still favoring that knee.” She turned around, tucking her gray hair behind her ear before averting his gaze as she turned her back to dish him up a piece of what she knew to be his favorite cake as he questioned, “I thought you said it was getting better?” 

“It is, just slowly," she shrugged, pouring him a glass of milk and without even looking up, shot back at him,“Don’t give me that look, Christopher.” 

But Chris just laughed from where he sat at the worn wooden table and tossed his hands in the air, “I will if you keep refusing to take care of yourself!” 

Margaret put down the piece of cake that he knew she made just for him, down on the table before patting his shoulder as she sat down in her own chair, “You just worry about me too much.” 

“I’m afraid of what other shit you’re going to be feeding me while I’m away on this tour. Before I know it I’m probably going to find out you’re out dancing every night while I’m away,” he teased her easily before taking a bite of the cake he loved so much. 

“Don’t you worry about me, I’ll keep on resting my knee like the doctor said,” she waved him off, being just as stubborn as he knew he could be before changing the subject, “Are you officially done with all your training for the tour?” 

A deep sigh escaped Chris as he leaned back in the creaky chair. “Yeah I finished yesterday, although I don’t feel like it’s enough,” he admitted, his voice sounding befuddled even to himself. His hand twitched on the worn table, well-loved with everything from rings from glasses to paint from his youth and a frown on Chris’ face as his eyes bore into streaks of red paint. “I mean, I’m not the head of security, I’m mostly just the princess’ pilot and then will be the one escorting her to events but she’ll have a whole security team.” 

But Margaret’s eyes never left her son’s face, her brow raising sharply. Her voice, however, was kind and curious as always as she mused, “That seems unusual that the pilot would be doing that.” 

He shrugged helplessly. “I think it is, but I think it’s more James wanting someone he trusts with his sister,” he agreed, then added, “He made it sound like she’s maybe having a hard time with all of this so I think it’s maybe his way of making it easier or something like that. It’s obviously not really my first choice but I’ll do anything for James.” 

“And I know he appreciates it,” she agreed honestly, and the twinkle in her eyes made Chris think about the many times Chris had caught rides from James and his security back home from university. He remembered the way the sleek cars would draw curious eyes on the streets, but no one ever spared a second glance when they saw Prince James dart out of the car to always give Margaret a hug before heading off to the palace. 

“He probably just wants to earn points with you for getting me off of active duty,” Chris chuckled with a smirk.

“James already knows he’s my adopted son, he doesn’t have to earn any more points,” Margaret told him amusedly before she sat up a bit in her chair, her face twitching momentarily as her knee shifted below the table. “Although I do like him getting you off of active duty. You know how much I hate that.” 

Chris' lips twitched, curling into an instinctive smile as her overprotectiveness shone through. He knew she struggled with his choice to enlist after university - being the only family the other had, the only one that looked out for the other -  but it’d always made sense for him. It was a safe career path, one that provided a lot of opportunity to see places he’d otherwise never get to see, one that was all but guaranteed to keep him and also pay for the remainder of the university tuition fees that his scholarships didn’t cover. And James being there too? He couldn’t say that wasn’t a factor, getting to spend a few more years with his brother at his side before he inevitably became King, but it helped. 

However, he knew his Ma disagreed, fretting about everything from his safety abroad to on the very planes that the royal family even approved of for their heir. But those fears were admittedly easy to shake off as his heads hit the clouds, leaving his worries behind back in his bedroom by the phone each day after he hung up his calls with her. “Well I don’t know that being on the security team for the princess of the country is a whole lot safer,” he pointed out quietly. 

But Margaret simply chose to ignore the issue, something they’d both grown to do, instead asking, “Have you met Princess Rosalie yet? Is she just as beautiful in person as she is in the papers?” 

He couldn’t help the loud laugh that burst out of him at those words, taken aback. “Ma!” He admonished, but he couldn’t stop the laughter that continued to echo throughout the tiny room. 

“I’m just asking,” she shrugged, her eyes twinkling as she listened to him. 

He shook his head, eyes dropping back down to the splattered paint on the table. His hand moved and he began scratching it lightly with his nail, despite knowing it was no use. At this point, it’d been on the table for at least twenty-five years, it wasn’t going anywhere unless the table did as well. “Well I only met her like four years ago for a few minutes. Later this afternoon I’m going back to the palace to see James and he said he wanted to introduce me to Rosie.” 

But the look in Margaret’s eyes became a mix of surprise, amusement, and something else he couldn’t quite put his finger on at his admission, and he found himself looking away from her gaze as she asked, “Oh so you haven’t even really met her and it’s already Rosie now?” 

“I’m starting to think it’s a good thing I’m leaving for two months if you’re going to be stirring up trouble like that,” he chuckled, shaking his head as he gave up on removing the paint. 

Margaret grew quiet for a few moments, eyes shining as she watched her only son. Chris' heart panged at the way she quickly moved her hand to disguise the few tears that escaped her eyes. “I’m so happy for you but I sure am going to miss you,” she told him, her voice soft and quiet. “I just love you so much.” 

A soft sigh escaped Chris’ lips as he thought about the reality of the situation and vulnerably admitted,  “I know, I love you too Ma and I’m going to miss you. This isn’t even really what I want to be doing but it’s a favor for James and I’m going to be making double my salary so that’s hard to say no to.” 

“Well it’ll only be a couple months and then you can go back to the Air Force," she nodded, trying to brighten his spirits as well as reminding herself of when she’d see him next. 

A genuine smile crossed his lips as he told her, “I’m already looking forward to that.” 

Rosie stared at the books in front of her for several long moments before she reached both hands out, quickly pulling a few off the overstuffed and well-used bookshelf. Despite the longing desire to do nothing but sit in the plush armchair next to the grand bay window, Rosie begrudgingly and precariously packed the books in the bag sitting on her bed. She missed the short knock and creak of the door opening and closing in her haste to pack, knowing how much preparation there was still to do over the next several hours. Final fittings, final itinerary plans, and final interviews with a few Ellington-based outlets for pre-planned articles to come out throughout tour, showing “the strength and resilience of the royal family, even in the trying times they were in” she thought, reminding herself of the Communications Secretary, Edward Henry’s, words. 

Her eyes nearly rolled out of her head at that memory when a soft “Ahem,” broke her train of thought, making her jump slightly as she turned to find her mother standing by the door to her bedroom. After a quick, routine curtsy to the Queen, her mother made her way to the sun-drenched arm chair, sitting perfectly on the overstuffed, well-loved chair, facing Rosie with an arched brow. 

“Are you packing?” She asked her eldest daughter, a hint of amusement in her voice. 

Rosie nodded, turning her back to her mother and she grabbed the last of the prepared items off her nightstand, delicately placing them in the bag. “Yeah, I’m almost done,” she informed her. 

Her mother was quiet for a moment and as Rosie snuck a glance over her shoulder to Genevieve, she saw the mix of amusement and curiosity on her face. “You didn’t have Claire do it for you?” She questioned. 

She simply shrugged. “She got all my basics but since I’ll be gone for two months I wanted to make sure I had some of the things I wanted,” she explained, and it was true - Claire had packed more clothes than Rosie had time to wear on tour, for everything from galas with dignitaries to visiting local youth sports programs to the very slight downtime she may have during her days. But it didn’t mean she wouldn’t want her favorite pair of slippers, hair brush, hair masks, or even her comfiest shirt to sleep in - the well-worn one she’d gotten early on at university. 

A silence hung in the room for several moments as Rosie left the bag on her bed, knowing either Claire or one of the other aides would close up the bag when they fetched it later. She turned to her mother, arms crossed over her chest, both of them unsure what to say. The conversation didn’t feel strained, however, her relationship with her mother was well beyond the point of being uncomfortable after a lifetime of this. Of feeling that they never quite fit together the way her university friends seemed to with their mothers, having had a lifetime of caregiving to connect. 

Instead, Rosie had never felt connected to her in any warm and fuzzy way. She and Annie had been kept at an arm’s distance from both of their parents through their childhood, and James had only been closer to prepare him for his future. Otherwise, the children were pawned off to nannies, teachers, and - eventually - to their respective boarding schools, with only the occasional letters or calls home. 

“It’ll be nice and warm on the coast when you go. All of those beaches are so beautiful,” the Queen pointed out, and Rosie furrowed her brows a bit at those words but quickly schooled her expression. 

“I’ve seen the schedule and I don’t think I'll hardly have time to breathe let alone go to the beach.” 

Genevieve’s face faltered for a moment, her posture falling before straightening. “I’m sorry Rosalie…” she trailed off, her voice meek.  “I’m mostly sorry you have to go on this tour at all.” 

But Rosie shook her head, pushing herself forwards from where she’d been leaning on the footboard of her bed. “It’s fine,” she deflected, running a hand through her long hair, pausing momentarily before pointing out, “Dad and James overrule everyone, but that’s nothing new.” 

Her mother’s frown deepened but a short knock at the door interrupted them. Rosie looked at her mother, watching as she called for them to enter. But to her surprise, the Palace staffer was there not for her mother, but for herself, informing her that Prince James was waiting for her down in the garden. 

With an awkward goodbye to her mother, she left the room, the staffer trailing behind her along with a member of the security team as she made her way down various stairways, through historic hallways. As she made her way out to the gardens of the Palace, she found her brother waiting for her on a bench in front of dancing fountains, sitting in the sun. 

They chatted briefly - James telling Rosie about his upcoming meetings with the Prime Minister, what he’d heard about the latest elections globally, and even that Annie’s university field hockey team had won their latest game. 

It was simply passive small talk, serving only to try to break the ice and quell the tension between the siblings as they started to walk the gravel pathways through the garden, as James finally asked her, “Do you remember when you met Chris before? A few years ago?” 

“Should I?” She asked, hardly able to remember much beyond the memorable meetings or the regular contacts she had outside of the Palace - those she spoke to often at her favorite charities, the nurses she regularly saw during visits to the hospital, and some of the more lively members of the public she’d met.  

A sideways grin appeared on James’ face as he told her, “Not really, he’s only been my best friend for the past eight years.” 

She gave him a sideways glare, thankful she’d worn flats as she stepped through the gravel. “Is that the real reason you want him on this tour? So you can spy on me?” She asked, her voice unamused. 

“Maybe,” he said, his voice serious for a moment until she elbowed his side, making him laugh and hold his hands up placatingly before telling her, “I’m kidding, I want him there because I trust him more than anyone and I think he’ll make it easier for you.” 

She dropped her eyes to the gravel, staring at the rocks with every passing step as her voice quietly admitted, “I don’t know that there’s a lot that’ll make it better.” 

“Trust me, Chris will,” James promised her, and a familiar, comforting grin appeared on his face as he continued, “We roomed together all four years at uni, did all of our basic training together and were in the same unit so trust me when I say that once you guys warm up to each other, you’ll love him, he’s great.” 

Although James kept talking about some memories over the years with Chris, Rosie couldn’t seem to concentrate on his words and found her mind wandering. She knew that James was just trying to help but she just felt like there wouldn’t be anything that would make this tour easier, and in fact having to get used to someone new seemed harder for her. 

She tried to follow along as James laughed and recalled various adventures and misadventures the pair had gotten into over the years, but it did nothing to quell her growing anxieties as they slowly made their way from the gardens back towards the Palace, where a tall, lean figure came out of the doors and made their way over to them. 

Having met literally thousands of people over the years Rosie had become very intuitive at reading people. It was easy for her to spy the nervousness in the tense and rigid appearance of his body. She glanced at his hands that were fidgeting inside his pockets, pulling them out before shoving them back in again as he walked closer to the siblings. 

As his tall frame came to stop in front of her, she felt a little bit relaxed at the kindness that was evident in his eyes while his low voice greeted her with a bow, “Princess Rosalie, it’s a pleasure to see you again.”

When he stood back up, she saw the polite smile across his lips. It was obvious that the smile was a little tense and didn’t quite reach his eyes, keeping it from being fully genuine but even still, Rosie couldn’t help but feel just how effortlessly charming it was and suddenly she found herself searching her brain for just how she could have forgotten having met him. 

She reached out her perfectly manicured hand to take his, shaking it with the many layers of manners she had learned over the years and replied, “Nice to see you as well. Thank you for joining the tour.” 

“It’s an honor," his blue eyes arched kindly while their hands disconnected. 

“I’m glad you both are going to be together,” James couldn’t help but chime in before reaching over to give Chris a hearty pat on the back as he informed her, “Rosie, this guy is the best pilot I’ve ever seen. I swear he spends more time pouring over his plane than he does anything else.” 

Rosie intently watched while the captain’s eyebrow rose, a jovial smirk dancing across his lips while he retorted, “Can you blame me when you’re the one I had to hang out with?” 

“Hey you shouldn’t be making fun of me, I got you a pretty good gig for the next two months,” James argued with his hands held in defense. 

Hearing his words made all of the feelings that were so near the surface come bubbling over as she muttered quietly, “I’m not so sure you did.” 

It didn’t seem as if either of the men heard her, or if they did, both chose to ignore her as she was so often used to before Chris nodded politely at her and said, “I’m looking forward to being in your service, princess.” 

With a surface smile, she easily replied, “Thank you, Captain. We’re honored to have you.”

After Rosie politely shook his hand and Chris bowed, she excused herself to head back into the palace to attend to the laundry list of things that were still left to do as the sound of the two men’s laughter echoed behind her. It was obvious to her that James had connected deeply to Chris and she honestly was so happy that they had. Rosie wanted James to have someone that he trusted and was so close to, knowing in their life how nearly impossible that felt, but at the same time she just wished that James could understand that was the exact reason that she didn’t want Chris. 

At this time Rosie was supposed to have a break from the duties she had been thrown into the past four years in James’ absence. She finally was going to be able to step back but that was long gone now. The past few weeks she had come to accept it and knew she didn’t have a choice, but she had hoped that she would be able to bring more of the staff she felt comfortable with, someone to make her feel like she had a friend when she so often felt utterly and completely alone. But she knew that what James or her father said went no matter what. The best she could do was just hope these next two months would go by as quickly as possible.

A/N: Thank you for your patience as we tried to write some more before posting! We are so so excited to share this story and hope you are enjoying it as well.

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SYNOPSIS! Have you ever spoken to Sunghoon? No. Will you ever muster up the courage to speak to him? Probably not. But that’s not going to stop you from admiring him from afar is it? Unknowingly to you, Sunghoon has been admiring you too, will you ever talk to him? That’s for you to find out ;)

GENRE! Basketball player!hoon x artist fem!reader, collage au, strangers to lovers, Sunghoon is so down bad

CAUTION! inappropriate jokes, cursing, a little suggestive, more to be added

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@/sugartitshoon || centre on the deciles basketball team, secretly obsessed with AESPA no.1 my, jakes existence is his kyptonite

@/notsung || where sunghoon lets out his AESPA obsessions (he doesn’t want you to see him letting out the demons), this whole account is wiiiilde, once he performed a virtual exorcism on niki

jay || jake

@/jeongaseonga || point guard on the deciles basketball team, can’t play the guitar, girl magnet but never talks to them (#bitchlessbychoice)

@/jakeylovestitz || small forward on the deciles basketball team, says he’s ‘the rizzler’ yet he still has no girlfriend, no.1 beliber

heeseung || matthew

@/seungthan || captain of the deciles basketball team, makes it his entire personality… you should see his dating profiles ! very confident in his appearance (WHY WOULDNT HE BE??) and flirts with everyone (you) which some people don’t like (Sunghoon definitely hasn’t threatened him at all!)

@/mattblk || power forward on the deciles basketball team, gym bro…., has the fattest crush on the brown m&m, takes thirst traps a lot so most of his friends have him blocked ><

hanbin || taerae

@/hanbinzz || shooting guard on the deciles basketball team, dramatic like you’ve never seen before, rly bad at flirting TT his friends like to watch and laugh (sorry bin), no one new he had a tattoo until a year later (he’s just so mysterious!)

@/taerawr || reserve point guard on the deciles basketball team, openly hates basketball, hasn’t quit because he knows heeseung will hurt him hasn’t played a full game in about 2 years, gets called bitchless but in reality he has about 5 people on the go

bonus : heeseung’s tinder profile

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[got-into-worm-by-mistake]

Gestation 1.6 Live Reactions

(This is me, writing reactions as I read, because why the fuck not. They're not complete, mature thoughts taken after I sit back and evaluate what I've read. Consider them as such)

I didn’t want to be seen fleeing the scene of a fight, and risk being labeled one of the bad guys by yet another person,

Ooof. Again I say. Oof.

All this girl wants is a purpose. She tries for that to be hero, and it ends up not working out for her.

If you’d asked me just a few hours ago about how I thought I would feel meeting a big name superhero, I would have used words like excited and giddy.  The reality was that I was almost too exhausted to care.

I do like this touch, both for the character, and because of how it sets the tone for this universe. Who cares who you're meeting? The world's falling apart, and you're fucking tired. Taylor is about to get virtually no rest in the next two years.

When the core group of the top Protectorate members from around Canada and the States assembled in that classic ‘v’ formation for the photo shoots, Armsmaster was one of the guys in the wings.  This was a guy who had his own action figures.  Poseable Armsmaster with interchangeable Halberd parts.

I like how... practical, Worm worldbuilds the existence of superheroes? Like, yes, it's not as if Wildbow invented the superheroes in-universe being commodified like this, but there's something about this phrasing of it here that really works for me in painting the picture.

Stepping closer to me, he tilted his head, “You don’t look like one.” That stung, especially coming from him.  It was like Michael Jordan saying you sucked at basketball.  “That’s… not intentional,” I responded, not a little defensively, “I was more than halfway done putting the costume together when I realized it was already looking more edgy than I’d intended, and I couldn’t do anything about it by then.”

Ooof, Armsmaster. Man. Foot. Mouth.

On the other hand, I think Taylor is just overreacting a bit. It's less 'Michael Jordan saying you suck at basketball' and more 'Michael jordan saying your uniform sucks'. And Armsy isn't exactly wrong, is he?

 I had considered applying to join, but the notion of escaping the stresses of high school by flinging myself into a mess of teenage drama, adult oversight and schedules seemed self-defeating.

You know, one thing I see in the fandom is to what extent Taylor going the villain/Independent route was actually essential. Some people think it was vital, some people seem to think not so much, in the end the same effect could be achieved if she'd joined the Wards...

We'll see what I think when we get that far.

But I do understand the impulse for some fanfics that want to explore some what-ifs to feel like Scion is actually an inhibitor to storytelling freedom. Because whatever AU they write, no matter the changes they explore, sooner or later, the golden idiot is gonna try to destroy the world.

Then again, what happened in canon wasn't the only way to beat him, and yet... no one else was coming up with anything that worked by the time Taylor pulled a Khepri, so... who knows.

“I’ll try to look at it that way,” I said, struck by how he easily he was able to employ the whole ‘take a negative and turn it into a positive’ mindset I’d been trying to maintain.  I envied that.

Easy to do from his position. I don't know what his trigger was, or if it's ever given, but it was presumably some time ago. I gather from some commentary that there's at least some notion one never moves entirely past their trigger event, but age and distance has to play some role in it.

Taylor is 15. Everything seems like the end of the world at that age.

Really, who the fuck authorized teenagers to be given this sort of power? :P

“Lung has an extensive gang throughout Brockton Bay and neighboring cities.

Really? That's never come up in fics, though it's always made sense. But then, it did make sense that something like E88 wouldn't only be in Brockton Bay, and yet, it never seems to have figured into things.

Granted, everything I know about superhero media is that it does tend to make 'the city' where the action happens seem both incredibly small and incredibly large, and weirdly isolated from the rest of the world.

I gather Worm averts some of that, but probably not all of that. It is still trapped by certain conventions of the genre.

“You’re saying I shouldn’t take the credit,” I said. “I’m saying you have two options.  Option one is to join the Wards, where you’ll have support and protection in the event of an altercation.  Option two is to keep your head down.  Don’t take the credit.  Fly under the radar.”

The wikipedia summary (and large chunks of the fandom) presents this as Armsmaster stealing credit out of being like, a glory-hound, and he's sure being... not ideal in how he presents this whole thing, but equally, again, he's not wrong.

And he's not being that bad. Doesn't come off as glory hound. But I suppose this, paired with some of the other stuff coming down the pipeline for him really colors his perception.

“Please keep my involvement in Lung’s capture secret,” I told him, painfully disappointed to have to say it, even as I knew it made the most sense.

Again, I think Armsmaster has a point, but honestly, I think he forgot what it was like to be a teenage hero, assuming he was one. He really should have considered how much the recognition would have mattered to her.

It could have gone worse.  Strange as it sounds, those words were a  security blanket I wrapped around myself to keep myself from dwelling on the fact that tomorrow was a school day.

In this scene alone, Armsmaster doesn't come off that bad. Yet. We'll see how he comes off when Taylor calls him about trying to go undercover. I've heard he's a bigger ass then. But then, he was supposed to be a huge ass here, and he's just not.

[lingyunxiang]

Howie Mandel has remained a constant force in show business for more than 30 years. He can currently be seen on NBC’s flagship series America’s Got Talent where he has served as a judge for eleven seasons. He recently finished production on his new documentary Howie
Mandel: But Enough About Me. Other recent projects include judging NBC’s America’s Got

Talent: The Champions, CNBC’s Deal or No Deal where he served as executive producer and host and Nat Geo Wild’s Animals Doing Things where he co-hosted with his son Alex. He alsoexecutive produced the Quibi series Kirby Jenner. In 2019 he released his first solo special in 20 years Howie Mandel Presents Howie Mandel at the Howie Mandel Comedy Club.

 

In 2020 Howie teamed up with ePlay Digital Inc. and launched the charity, Breakout the Masks, and mobile game campaign to give back to those involved in the fight against COVID-19. Via Howies’ Games the first challenge is Outbreak where players’ points translate to donations of N95 face masks, portable ventilators, gloves and other Personal Protective Equipment to doctors, nurses and more front line workers. The second game SwishAR has users looking for America’s Got Talent’s, Howie Mandel, to join in a backyard basketball game to shoot hoops.
Both games are available on the Apple App store and Google Play.

 

His additional projects as a host, actor, and/or executive producer include Take It All and Howie Do It for NBC, Deal With It for TBS and Mobbed for Fox. Previously, Mandel received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for Deal or No Deal and a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Game Show Host for the syndicated version of the show. Mandel’s versatile career has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum, including television, film and stage. From his work on the Emmy Award-winning St. Elsewhere, to the international animated children’s series Bobby’s World,Mandel has become a mainstay of the American comedy scene. In 2009, Mandel added author to his resume when he released his frank, funny and no-holds-barred memoir, “Here’s the Deal:Don’t Touch Me.” The memoir revealed his ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHD, and how it has shaped his life and career. It made The New York Times bestseller list on its first week and remained on the list for several consecutive weeks. Mandel has done countless comedy specials both on cable and network television. He has also hosted his own syndicated talkshow, The Howie Mandel Show and continues to be a mainstay on the talk show circuit. He alsocontinues to perform as many as 200 stand up comedy shows each year throughout the U.S.and Canada.

[tooncatastrophe47]

I would shove him in a locker.

I didn’t physically wanna write out Donald glover with my finger so I just put a image.

PLUS SONGS THAT INSPIRED HIM;

BACKSTORY:

Eyesore, used to be a 23 year old basketball player named Mikey Parker. He loved his face, he had beautiful dark-brown eyes, and long dread locs he could style whenever.

On one, fateful day, he was in basketball practice for the weekend. On his break to get some water he got a text from his friend showing him a link, it was a game and it required a Virtual Reality headset, which Mikey had.

Intrigued, Mikey said it looked cool but low-quality, his friend replied ‘Just give me a review once you’re done playing.’ And.. Mikey agreed.

After practice he napped before booting up the game and putting on his headset, he pressed play and with a yelp, he was sucked into the game.

He looked around at his colorful surroundings and blinked to adjust his eyes to the brightness, and he looked over to a mirror, where he saw his Neon, Monkey-looking, bright appearance.

Mikey was distressed, yet slightly calm when he asked someone, anyone what was going on, He got a couple looks by some, Things. A raggedy looking human-sized doll, a Mask attached to ribbons, a King piece to a chess game with eyeballs, a purple rabbit and— whatever that other thing is.

When they answered he couldn’t really listen.. he..

He misses his body, and he misses Basketball so much.

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LATE-BREAKING THIS MORNING: Southern Californian animated YouTube star and VTuber nominee 'JaidenAnimations' wins U$D1M in MrBeast's Online Game Show Challenge in North Carolina [#TeleRadyoSerbisyoEXCLUSIVE]

(Written by Miko Kubota and Rhayniel Saldasal Calimpong / K5 Tele-Serbisyo Patrol #4 reporter of OneNETnews & Station Manager and President of ONC, and Freelance News Writer, Online Media Reporter and News Presenter of OneNETnews)

GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA -- Southern Californian 2D-animated YouTuber named 'Ms. Jaiden Kiyomi Dittfach' wins the 'MrBeast' YouTube Challenge outlasting 4 YouTubers as contestants, who were participated in an online-only reality game show at a disclosed television-like studio in North Carolina, United States of America (U.S.A.) after eliminating 50 of the biggest social media & video influencers and personality individuals including ValkyRae (Rachell Marie Hofstetter), Odd1sOut (Robert James Rallison), Kai Carlo Cenat III, Logan Alexander Paul, KSI (Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji), Nick Channing DiGiovanni, The Game Theorists (Matthew Robert Patrick [MatPat]), MoistCr1TiKaL (Charles Christopher White Jr.), LilyPichu (Lily Ki) and Pokimane (Imane Anys).

This was recently surpassed last Wednesday (July 10th, 2024 -- Eastern local time) after hitting 300 million subscribers from a video-sharing platform YouTube (owned by Google's Alphabet), as according to ViewStats. 'TeleRadyo Serbisyo: Dumaguete' was first to cover the only entertainment scoop from our internet media partners at OneNETnews.

For context between those individuals aside all of that… Mr. James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson, better known by his online alias 'MrBeast' is a 26 y/o North Carolinian-based YouTuber, online personality, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the now - online game show host & executive producer of himself. Mr. Donaldson started as a YouTuber alone in the late mid-February 2012 when he was just 13 y/o old and intially went by the former channel username 'MrBeast6000'. His early content included Let's Plays and older videos estimating the wealth of other YouTubers.

Fast forward to January 2017, he went viral with his "counting to 100k" video, gaining tens of thousands of views in a few days. But today, due to increased demand of popularity, Donaldson's content evolved to feature elaborate challenges, large giveaways and high-production value. Several sponsors and partnerships endorsed related to him in product placements and virtual goodies online. In the early Q1 2024, his own studio in North Carolina was now completed. The rest remains history within the present day.

While Ms. Dittfach on the other hand, better known online as 'JaidenAnimations' in Los Angeles, California; who was an independent 2D-animator, VTuber, gaming YouTuber and the 6-time Streamy Awards nominee, famously known for her engaging story-time animations that cover a variety of topics, from personal experiences to general anecdotes.

Dittfach primarily creates videos centered around video game stories like Pokémon (Pocket Monsters) and even the now previously declared - Virtual YouTuber (VTuber) during a Sub-a-thon broadcast debut in December 2022. Her main animation channel has over 12 million subscribers, while their gaming channel including her VTuber debut surpassed 1 million subscribers. Lastly on their official Twitch gaming and LIVE reaction channel received 965,000 followers at the time of this writing scoop. She only won previously an award in the Animated category of the 2020 Streamy Awards.

Now, 50 of the biggest YouTube creators were confined in a cube, battling various challenges from the start in his own studio as pre-recorded during the process in the making and filming new online video and later released on Saturday (July 13th, 2024 at 12nn -- Eastern local time). The task, simple on paper, demanded mental and physical endurance as in-person contestants navigated eliminations through basketball shots, a Squid Game-inspired sugar cookie challenge, and a high-stakes Jenga competition. Think about as a qualifying-like rounds and later advanced in the semi-finals.

17 YouTuber contestants in the 3rd challenge of Jenga were eliminated, while 7 of them in the 4th challenge of 'Steal or No Steal' are also eliminated with guest Canadian host of "Deal or No Deal" and "America's Got Talent" named Mr. Howie Michael Mandel. Down to 10 YouTubers in the 5th semi-finals challenge, an intensive MasterChef-inspired team cooking competition to be judged with Mr. Joseph Christian Chestnut, Nickelodeon's iCarly reboot star actress named Ms. Miranda Taylor Cosgrove, and IShowSpeed's Darren Jason Watkins Jr.

In a team cooking challenge… Kai Cenat, Ayaanle "AJ" Shabeel, Logan Paul, El Rubius' Rubén Doblas Gundersen and SpriteDer SPD's Prite Netijen Netirattanapaiboon were eliminated. Leaving only the last 5 in the grand finals unveiling the MrBeast YouTube millionaire, which may either subjected to tax or tax-free in some states of America per contestant individual.

At the grand finals, as part of the last 6th challenge… Amixem's Mr. Maxime Chabroud, Ms. Dittfach, Ms. Alexandra Valeria Botez, Mr. Ludwig Anders Ahgren and Mr. DiGiovanni battled for a jackpot prize inside one of 5 briefcases, moderated by MrBeast himself.

In the first round with the unofficially tied majority vote of 2 points goes both to Dittfach and Ludwig. He won the tiebreaker round for another 2 points but, Ludwig didn't make the cut and goes home with nothing, then proceeds anyway with a final 2nd round. At the end of it with a final majority vote of 3-1 goes to Ms. Dittfach, now declared officially a video platform winner worth U$D1M (or nearly PHP58.45M). Taxes will be immediately shouldered by MrBeast and received her Diamond Creator Award since 'JaidenAnimations' reached late above the 10 million subscribers mark in June 2021.

Per the short vlog-like conference money box, sat beside 'MrBeast' obtained exclusively thru 'TeleRadyo Serbisyo: Dumaguete', Dittfach's proceeds of U$D1M prize will sent them over to the art school in her home state of California and selected states in their home country for those supportive and active subscribers nationwide on this video sharing platform: "It's hard for a lot of (aspiring animation) artist out there. I'd really like to send a lot of them to art school", JaidenAnimation said.

Dittfach made it through to the very end and secured the impressive U$D1M prize from 'MrBeast'. Afterwards, she will soon complete her animation degree after graduation, making it full-time professional 2D-animator and VTuber altogether in Southern California. You can see a full video available right now on his official YouTube channel of 'MrBeast'. A big congratulations to JaidenAnimations!

SCREENGRAB and LOGOS COURTESY: MrBeast via YT VIDEO & Jaiden Dittfach (JaidenAnimations) BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna

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-- OneNETnews Online Publication Team

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April 10 2023

I am realizing it’s difficult to run a devlog when you’re so busy developing that you don’t have time for logging!!! Aaahhh!! I’ll try to sum up the gist of what I’ve been working on the past couple months:

I finished OG VR Gamer’s AR Dinosaur Museum. This one was super fun because I got to make:

Sci-fi portals to the past!!!!

2D Life-size banners to go inside a virtual museum room (that I also made)

Interactive fossil props

Prehistoric bugs!!!!

Tons of prehistoric environments

I also finished OG’s AR Physics Game series, which consisted of me creating:

An animated jellyfish-themed dartboard, where you throw jellyfish instead of darts

Decorations for bowling, batting practice, football throwing, basketball hoop shooting, aaand a carnival shooting gallery

A working gun for said shooting gallery that’s based off a real sci-fi toy gun

Lastly, I finished work on the above party scene as part of AWE’s ‘Fight Climate Change’ XR Prize Challenge - and as part of ‘Hopeful-Reality’, my XR art project that aims to show all the ways that XR could be used for education, community engagement, reducing material waste... and just having fun. :’)

The party banners are linked via chains made of voxels, the spinning tops spin forever under their own power, the glow sticks are audio-reactive and flash to music, the pinata works using a hidden voxel box full of candy, and the confetti physics were finally perfected thanks to spending a day studying real confetti for reference.

Final honorable mentions go to: the scenes I made for demoing Figmin on the Tilt Five at GDC! I created:

A fully functioning, audio-reactive drum set

A sandcastle scavenger hunt

and

A space-fishing minigame where you use a planet’s gravity to ‘fish’ inside a purple, starry rift

I haven’t recorded any video of the MAJORITY of all the things listed. :’‘‘) There’s even stuff I’ve made that didn’t make it onto this list!!! My goal going forward is to get better at sending footage to our video editor, so that I can actually show off everything I’ve been making. 😅

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The Rise of Fantasy Sports: Why Millions Play Fantasy Sports Today

Fantasy sports have surged in popularity over the past decade, revolutionizing the way fans engage with their favorite sports. With the advent of online gaming platforms and dedicated apps, millions now find themselves immersed in this thrilling digital pastime. Whether you're a seasoned sports fan or a curious newcomer, there’s never been a better time to play fantasy sports. Let’s explore what makes this phenomenon so compelling and why it continues to grow.

What Are Fantasy Sports?

At its core, fantasy sports allow players to act as team managers by assembling virtual teams based on real-life athletes. These teams earn points based on the real-world performance of selected players during actual games. Participants compete against others in their league to achieve the highest score and, in many cases, win exciting rewards.

The appeal lies in its mix of strategy, competition, and the sheer joy of following live sports with an added layer of excitement. It’s no wonder millions of fans flock to fantasy sports platforms each season.

A Brief History of Fantasy Sports

Fantasy sports trace their roots back to the 1960s, starting as a niche hobby among baseball enthusiasts. Fast forward to the 21st century, the internet, and mobile apps have turned this pastime into a global sensation.

In the early 2000s, platforms like Yahoo Fantasy Sports and ESPN helped popularize fantasy leagues for various sports, from football to basketball. Today, cutting-edge apps and websites enable players to join leagues, monitor live scores, and even participate in daily fantasy contests, making it easier than ever to play fantasy sports.

Why Millions Love to Play Fantasy Sports

So, what drives people to spend hours managing their fantasy teams and tracking player stats? Here are a few key reasons:

Deepened Engagement with SportsFantasy sports elevate the fan experience by giving you a personal stake in the games. You’re no longer just a passive viewer; you’re actively rooting for specific players, regardless of the team they represent. This heightened connection keeps fans invested throughout the season.

Friendly CompetitionFantasy sports foster camaraderie and rivalries among friends, family, and colleagues. Leagues often come with playful banter, bragging rights, and, in some cases, cash prizes. The social aspect of fantasy sports is one of its biggest draws.

The Thrill of StrategyBuilding a winning fantasy team requires careful planning and strategy. From scouting under-the-radar players to managing trades and dealing with injuries, there’s always a challenge that keeps players coming back for more.

Monetization OpportunitiesMany platforms now offer cash contests where participants can win real money by showcasing their sports knowledge and predictive skills. For some, this transforms fantasy sports into a lucrative side hustle.

Accessibility Through TechnologyThe proliferation of user-friendly apps has made it incredibly simple to play fantasy sports. Whether you’re commuting, on a lunch break, or relaxing at home, you can manage your team, join new leagues, or participate in quick daily contests with just a few taps.

The Role of Technology in Fantasy Sports Growth

The success of fantasy sports wouldn’t be possible without advancements in technology. Modern fantasy sports apps are packed with features designed to enhance user experience. Real-time updates, advanced analytics, and AI-driven insights have made it easier than ever for players to make informed decisions.

Some apps even incorporate social features like chat rooms and leaderboards, turning the activity into a community-driven experience. With the integration of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) on the horizon, the fantasy sports experience is poised to become even more immersive.

Fantasy Sports: A Global Phenomenon

While fantasy sports originated in the United States, their popularity has spread worldwide. Countries like India, for instance, have embraced fantasy cricket with apps like Dream11 dominating the market. Similarly, Europe sees significant engagement in fantasy football (soccer), particularly during major tournaments like the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA World Cup.

The global reach of fantasy sports highlights their universal appeal and the power of sports to unite people across cultures and geographies.

How to Get Started with Fantasy Sports

If you’re ready to dive into the action, here’s how to get started:

Choose the Right PlatformSelect an app or website that caters to your preferred sport. Look for platforms with a user-friendly interface, robust features, and a strong community.

Understand the RulesFamiliarize yourself with the league format, scoring system, and any specific rules. This knowledge is crucial for building a competitive team.

Draft Your TeamUse your sports knowledge to draft a balanced roster. Pay attention to player statistics, injury reports, and matchups to make informed choices.

Stay ActiveManaging a fantasy team requires regular updates. Monitor player performances, make trades, and adjust your lineup to maximize your chances of winning.

Conclusion: Play Fantasy Sports and Elevate Your Sports Fandom

Fantasy sports have transformed the way we enjoy sports, offering a unique blend of strategy, entertainment, and community. Whether you’re in it for the fun, the competition, or the rewards, playing fantasy sports is an experience like no other.

So, what are you waiting for? Download a fantasy sports app, create your league, and join the millions who play fantasy sports to take their love of the game to the next level.

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How Summer Sports Camps Are Evolving for the Next Generation of Athletes

Summer sports camps have long been a popular choice for children looking for a combination of entertainment, fitness, and skill development. However, in recent years, these camps have grown to include far more than typical sports and activities. Camp schools are growing increasingly diversified, offering unique learning experiences tailored to each child's interests, ranging from specialised soccer camps to multi-sport training programs. Let us look at how summer sports camps are evolving to fit the requirements of the next generation of athletes.

Expanding Beyond Traditional Sports - Traditionally, summer sports camps concentrated on a few key disciplines such as soccer, basketball and swimming. While these are still popular, today's camps provide a far broader selection of possibilities. Kids may now participate in a variety of activities such as rock climbing, martial arts, fencing, and archery. This variety helps youngsters to find new interests and develop a wide range of physical and mental abilities. Soccer camps, for example, have evolved into more advanced programs that provide targeted instruction with skilled trainers. These programs assist young players improve their game via skill drills, team-building activities, and match play. The breadth and diversity of programs allow children to hone specific skills while still enjoying the fun and companionship of camp.

Integrating Technology and Innovation - As technology becomes increasingly ingrained into daily life, summer sports camps are utilising it in novel ways. Some camps now incorporate video analysis, wearable fitness trackers, and even virtual reality to improve training results. For example, campers at a soccer camp may utilise video replays to analyse their performance and identify areas for improvement. Others may utilise apps to measure their progress during camp, creating a sense of accomplishment. Camps provide a more dynamic and engaging experience by combining conventional sports with cutting-edge technology. This mix of physical exercise and technology appeals to today's tech-savvy youth, allowing them to interact with their favourite sports in new ways.

Focus on Holistic Development - The advancement of sports camps involves more than simply physical training; it is also about developing the full person. Modern camp schools place a high value on character development, collaboration, and leadership. These camps provide situations where children may develop as athletes and persons. Sports camps are designed to shape well-rounded individuals, whether they are learning to speak effectively on the pitch or building the confidence to lead a team. Camps frequently incorporate exercises that promote perseverance, mental toughness, and sportsmanship. While winning and losing remain a part of the experience, the emphasis is shifting towards effort, development, and progress. This change guarantees that campers depart with meaningful life lessons that extend beyond the scoreboards.

Personalized and Inclusive Programs - Every child is different, and summer sports camps are changing to reflect that. Today's camps provide more personalised experiences, with programs tailored to each camper's unique requirements. Whether a youngster is a newbie learning the ropes or a seasoned athlete ready for competitive play, camps now provide customised instruction to ensure everyone thrives. These camps prioritise inclusivity. Many sports camps now include programs for children of all abilities, ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to participate and achieve. Some camps are particularly intended for children with disabilities, including adaptive sports and activities to guarantee that no one is excluded. This openness fosters a pleasant and supportive environment in which children feel empowered to test their limits.

Emphasis on Health and Wellness - As the value of holistic wellbeing becomes more generally recognised, sports camps prioritise both physical and mental health. Aside from athletic training, camps are including nutrition instruction, mindfulness techniques, and mental health assistance in their programs. Children are taught not just how to thrive at sports, but also how to care for their bodies and minds. Some camp schools, for example, may include nutrition sessions in their curriculum, teaching children the necessity of fuelling their bodies for top performance. Camps are increasingly including activities like yoga and meditation to help children improve mental concentration and reduce stress. These comprehensive techniques ensure that campers leave not just as better athletes, but also as healthier persons.

Promoting Fun and Lifelong Friendships - Sports camps are first and foremost about having fun. Despite all of the innovations and new programs, the heart of camp fun has remained same. Camps provide children with an opportunity to escape the stresses of everyday life, participate in outdoor activities, and make long-lasting friendships. Whether it's the exhilaration of scoring a goal at a soccer camp or the excitement of competing in a relay race, camp's delight stems from being a part of a team, sharing experiences, and creating memories. Camp friendships frequently survive long after the summer is done, and campers remember the lessons they learnt for the rest of their lives.

Summer sports camps are expanding to provide more than simply physical instruction; they are becoming hubs for holistic development, personal growth, and innovative learning. From advanced technology to an emphasis on mental wellbeing, today's camp schools are intended to suit the requirements of today's children while also giving the timeless delights of camp. Summer sports camps include something for everyone, whether your child is a soccer fanatic or just wants to try out new activities. So, why not make this summer a chance for your child to learn, grow, and thrive?

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Transformation of education through fun activities at OPG World School

In the modern educational environment, balance is required between academic intensity and interesting experiences. This makes OPG World School stand out as one of the best schools in Dwarka by focusing on the use of fun and interactive activities that go along with education. Known as innovative, the school balances traditional learning with dynamic experiences and hands-on activity participation for students to excel academically but also develop a lifelong interest in learning.

Happy Learning Space OPG World School believes that learning cannot only happen inside books. The school introduces a lot of different activities within its curriculum so that learning becomes something the students do not get bored over. It is among one of the best schools of Dwarka. Such schools focus on developing and fostering a learning space to nurture creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking skills in its learners.

From story-telling sessions in the primary classes to robotics projects at senior grades, the school caters to students of all age groups. Art, drama, music, and sports activities are weaved into the academic fabric to make learning fun for students. It builds up their confidence and social skills, which makes OPG World School a highly top rated school in dwarka

Embracing Innovative Teaching Techniques

O P G World School uses technology and innovative teaching methodologies and is therefore one of the best CBSE schools in Dwarka Delhi. The classes involve interactive whiteboards, virtual reality classes, and digital labs making the lesson interesting. The school thus stands out being a cbse based school in dwarka for such important initiatives which keeps the students curious and attentive.

The school's faculty engages in project-based learning, group discussions, and hand-on experiments. This is a technique that allows students to compare theoretical concepts with practical use and thus forms a base for holistic education.

Creativity-boosting Activities

In the world of OPG World School, creativity remains the backbone of education. Creativity is accompanied by an array of diversified events, workshops, and other extracurricular activities in order to let the student showcase imaginative faculties. It may either be a science fair or theatrical performance or an art exhibition; doors are open for talents from every corner of the spectrum of the students.

Generally speaking, a creative input emphasis does appeal to parents who opt to enroll for admission open in Dwarka Schools like OPG World School. The school deals with the holistic development of its students by blending academics and fun, making them count among the best schools nearby for families in the Dwarka area.

Sports and Physical Education

OPG World School understands the importance of physical fitness and provides excellent sports infrastructure. As an AC school ranking on top rated cbse school in dwarka list, it provides grounds that are perfectly maintained for cricket, football, and basketball. The timetable includes regular sessions of Yoga and meditation for sound mental well-being.

These activities instill team spirit, discipline, and perseverance- qualities for success in life. It enhances the school reputation as a good private cbse school in dwarka delhi that provides an all-round learning experience.

Developing Early Learners

For the younger lot, the school has emphasized play-based learning. The curriculum is designed according to early childhood education. So, OPG World School makes sure that its preschoolers get the best start. As a play school near me, it focuses on sensory activities, puzzles, and storytelling to develop cognitive and motor skills.

The school also makes early education effort for providing seamless nursery admission Dwarka for parents. A well-structured process of admission, with wonderful facilities, makes it one of the preferred choices of cbse school admission form dwarka

Global Exposure with a Local Touch

Although it remains very much Indian in the values, OPG World School reads students for global challenges. Therefore, with the commitment to providing the world-class education, they are one of the foremost choices among international schools nearby. Cultural exchange programs along with language classes and even model UN sessions give kids international exposure while keeping them connected to the heritage.

Many parents are looking for schools that blend traditional values with modern education, which is what the children deserve, and such parents search for CBSE schools near me 11 and 12 Dwarka, and discover OPG World School to be their best bet.

Parent-friendly admission process

OPG World School makes the admission process quite hassle-free for parents. Dwarka school admissions open, and parents can easily apply online through the website of the school. Information regarding fee and programs is provided so that people searching for a CBSE school near me with fee structure can find it easily.

The school also has open houses and campus tours that allow the parents to see the learning environment for themselves. Such openness breeds trust, making OPG World School a go-to option for the available schools in Dwarka.

Building Future Leaders

The school focuses on leadership and innovation. Preparing students for the future, it involves student council elections, debate competitions, and entrepreneurial workshops. These activities have put OPG World School at the top spot as the best CBSE school in Dwarka.

The school provides an excellent balance of academic excellence with fun, thus making well-rounded confident individuals equipped to win in any profession.

Why Choose OPG World School?

OPG World School is one of the finest top 10 schools in dwarka CBSE which delivers an experience regarding academics that is unparalleled. Right from academics to extracurricular, everything at the school level has been designed to bring growth and joy in learning. With strict blending of education and fun activities, the school ensures that every student remains motivated, engaged, and happy throughout his journey of academic life.

Be it finding good schools near me for class 1 CBSE Admission Dwarka or an institute a parent could trust with classes beyond school, OPG World School has all these and much more in an offering.

This proven leader truly is one of the best schools in Dwarka.

Conclusion

The innovation within OPG World School, as regards to learning styles, brings in new dynamics into learning itself. The school integrates fun activities with academics not only to build knowledge but also to instill creativity, confidence, and collaboration. For a holistic experience of education in a nurturing environment, parents prefer OPG World School over other schools in Dwarka Delhi. Be it developing early learners or preparing senior students for the future, the efforts of the school ensure that every child enjoys his journey to success.

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Enhanced Education Experience: What Do the Top CBSE Schools in Tamilnadu Have in Store?

Learning is changing fast, isn’t it? CBSE schools in Tamil Nadu are leading the way with fresh, exciting approaches. Gone are the days when schools were just about classrooms and exams. Now, it’s all about shaping well-rounded individuals who can shine in academics, sports, and beyond.

So, what’s making these schools stand out? Why are names like Queen Mira International School (QMIS) becoming so popular? Let’s uncover what makes them so special!

Smart learning beyond books

Can you imagine a classroom where learning isn’t just about sitting through lectures, but about diving into interactive experiences? That’s the reality at many CBSE schools in Madurai today. At QMIS, for example, digital tools like smartboards and e-learning platforms bring subjects to life. 

Whether students are taking a virtual tour of the solar system or creating their own coding projects, learning becomes fun, immersive, and impactful. How cool is that?Whether students are taking a virtual tour of the solar system or creating their own coding projects, learning becomes fun, immersive, and impactful. How cool is that?

Holistic Co-curricular Development

Let’s face it: Education isn’t just about hitting the books. The best schools in Madurai like QMIS focus on developing the unique talents of each child. With dedicated spaces for music, dance, robotics, and art, students have endless opportunities to explore and grow.

QMIS stands out with unique offerings like its Rifle Zone, which hones focus and discipline, alongside dance and drama spaces that let students explore their artistic potential. These activities foster innovation and confidence, essential for a well-rounded personality.

Sports Facilities That Build Discipline and Fitness

Physical education plays a crucial role in the overall development of students. Leading Madurai CBSE schools offer facilities like swimming pools, football fields, and athletics tracks. QMIS, for instance, provides an indoor basketball court, outdoor gym, and structured fitness programs like BFIT wellness classes. These facilities help students develop physical strength while teaching them teamwork and resilience.

Related: Olympic Stars in the Making: How do the Best Schools in India Shape the Sports Stars of Tomorrow?

Safety and Wellness Are Top Priorities

Safety and care are non-negotiable for any parent. QMIS delivers with 24/7 CCTV surveillance, GPS-enabled transport, and staff trained for emergencies. Beyond safety, the school provides counseling services and wellness programs that help students navigate academic pressures and personal challenges confidently.

Global Exposure for a Competitive Edge

Today’s students need skills to thrive in a globalized world. Schools like QMIS equip them with opportunities like STEM workshops, experiential learning trips, and advanced language labs. These initiatives prepare students for international opportunities while ensuring they excel in academics and extracurriculars.

Schools like QMIS redefine education by balancing academics with essential life skills, proving that learning goes far beyond grades. Curious to see how QMIS stands out? Visit our Website to discover more!