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#5,275 200x100 icons of Wes Chatham as Amos Burton in season 3 of The Expanse; slightly sharpened.

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[deafchild2000]

Updates for my H2O: Just Add Water AU starring the OG trio's character foils (for those who actually are interested in this fic ideas):

First order of business: I'm pushing beyond the PG rating of the original show. I'm going for obvious nostalgia but I also prefer my common sense and realism - so expect a lot of call outs!

I'm bringing the parents in. Like, me and the fans get why they were on the outside of things , but as I get older (even in my mid 20s), I find myself thinking there should have been more moments with the adults being adults & parents.

I'm definitely expanding, or in some cases CRAFTING, better background stories for Charlotte, Miriam, and the Benjamin siblings. (I said this once and I'll say it again) Charlotte had the perfect potential for characterization if she'd been in S1, Miriam Kent is iconic in her own right and deserved more screentime for me, and the Benjamin siblings are a combination of good potential and messy execution that I'm fixing so hard without making them unrecognizable. The OG girls not being mermaids is me experimenting on how their road to friendship would go, with others butting in. (Full disclosure: I'm not a fan of Rikki, so it might show!)

I'm gonna expand the mermaid lore and abilities. Not only is there room for that in 2024/2025, I studied the H2O wiki to find there's opening for it such as physical strength, I may be borrowing from H2O RP Tumblrs because fans can always be trusted to be better content creators.

Because I'm rewatching H2O for ideas, one thing I knew I was getting rid of, under TV Tropes, Louise Chatham's "cloudcuckoolander" trait. I'm not sorry, it was fun to see as a child, but after watching Lilia Calderu in AAA, I'm 90% sure Louise would've dropped the act as Charlotte, Miriam, and Sophie are a different group and would want full disclosure or they won't trust her. Thus, Louise has to see beyond the rose tinted glasses the OG trio let her get away with and help these girls in need of guidance. Plus, she's meeting Gracie's surviving family - which means I definitely can see her take an active role in knowing Charlotte and Annette.

(FOLLOWING ABOVE) Imma explore the 50s mermaids because not only did they deserve it, I hated that Louise and Max had control of Gracie and Julia's narrative in OG. I'm definitely exploring Gracie Watsford because this girl gave up her tail and yet is the only one of her group to have a family - there's so much in that to Louise (a lonely widow) and Max (a hermit) worth talking about as well as the fact she left paintings of Mako Island and the moon pool for Charlotte to have and ended up using in Canon. Julia is gonna be a doozy because she's compared to Rikki but not a lot after that, nor did we find out anymore about her beyond her death in the show. I reiterate again, I have to expand the 50s mermaids because letting two lonely old people tell the group story isn't great.

Surprisingly or not, I'm expanding background characters and adding new ones because it's definitely needed. Charlotte moved a year early, so her mom's restaurant and employees need proper acknowledgement. Miriam is definitely high class like Zane and Emma, so her world is coded for new people. And Sophie is the only one in the group that an adult and active mermaid - she clearly needs some friends outside Will.

Speaking of Will... I'm gonna do my best to make him tolerable since he's physically around the same as Byron, getting more time with Lewis and Zane. Not gonna lie, he's gonna need guy friends and ALSO not gonna lie, we both knew his character existed to make Zane insecure and I'm living for it! Watching him easily become popular because he's him and forging friendship with the other characters (some he never met) is gonna be fun while distressing for Zane.

I'm keeping Lisa Denman along for the ride (and extending it) because I don't think anyone appreciates just how well-written her character was - and just how useful she could be in the narrative. Like if you wanted to combine Lewis and Emma, make her someone important and well-established that people PAY her to go study marine biology anywhere in the world and easy to get along with, then Dr. Lisa Denman is definitely worthy of a threat - but in a way that she sneaks up on you and is worth more than three episodes. And I'm definitely not making light of underestimating her intelligence like canon did.

Two sides of one coin, Mother-Daughter edition. I'm surprised no one realized that if Charlotte was the new girl in town, the same could be said about her mom, Annette. Because of this, in expanding their relationship (and their lives before Gracie died), I'm building potential relationships - especially Annette, dealing with the Sertoris, Gilberts, Bennetts, and Kents (whose friendship goes back years) - just as Charlotte is dealing with Cleo, Emma, Zane and Miriam. A family duo who are outsiders with fresh perspectives. Though I will spoil the idea that the Watsford Women constantly beef with the Harrison Men (a lot of context in bad first impressions and generally unimpressed).

Another thing is the acknowledgement of time, events, and media because S1 of H2O happened in a duration of 8 months since the OG trio became mermaids on Valentine's Day. I'm definitely all for making shout outs for known mermaid media at the time, but definitely holidays and birthdays as well.

In place of episodes that can't happen in this AU, I'm either rewriting or creating original "episodes" as if the show would do. I'm also not shying away from important and serious topics, some not child friendly but definitely issues that could happen in the world.

Small bit: I'm never not using Kim Sertori and Elliot Gilbert. I think there are still fun uses in the narrative for them, but I'm not having Kim entirely intolerable as the fans see her. There's plenty of room for her to grow imo, and I don't believe in underestimating her either.

[callixton]

wes chatham putting taylor swift on his amos playlist….. i’m not what you would call a fan of her but that is so iconic of him tbh

[champ-wiggle]

A shy penguin wins New Zealand’s bird election after campaign filled with memes and tattoos

By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY; Updated 11:33 PM EDT, September 15, 2024

A hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin pictured on April 2, 2023, has won New Zealand's annual Bird of the Year vote, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, after a fierce contest absent the foreign interference and controversies that have upset the country's avian elections before. (Hayden Parsons via AP)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It’s noisy, smelly, shy — and New Zealand’s bird of the year.

The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, won the country’s fiercely fought avian election on Monday, offering hope to supporters of the endangered bird that recognition from its victory might prompt a revival of the species.

It followed a campaign for the annual Bird of the Year vote that was absent the foreign interference scandals and cheating controversies of past polls. Instead, campaigners in the long-running contest sought votes in the usual ways — launching meme wars, seeking celebrity endorsements and even getting tattoos to prove their loyalty.

More than 50,000 people voted in the poll, 300,000 fewer than last year, when British late night host John Oliver drove a humorous campaign for the pūteketeke -- a “deeply weird bird” which eats and vomits its own feathers – securing a landslide win.

A man rides past a mural celebrating John Oliver's New Zealand's 2023 Bird of the Year campaign in Wellington, New Zealand, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/ Charlotte GrahamMcLay)

This year, the number of votes cast represented 10% of the population of New Zealand — a country where nature is never far away and where a love of native birds is instilled in citizens from childhood.

“Birds are our heart and soul,” said Emma Rawson, who campaigned for the fourth-placed ruru, a small brown owl with a melancholic call. New Zealand’s only native mammals are bats and marine species, putting the spotlight on its birds, which are beloved — and often rare.

This year’s victor, the hoiho — its name means “noise shouter” in the Māori language — is a shy bird thought to be the world’s rarest penguin. Only found on New Zealand’s South and Chatham islands — and on subantarctic islands south of the country — numbers have dropped perilously by 78% in the past 15 years.

“This spotlight couldn’t have come at a better time. This iconic penguin is disappearing from mainland Aotearoa before our eyes,” Nicola Toki, chief executive of Forest & Bird — the organization that runs the poll — said in a press release, using the Māori name for New Zealand. Despite intensive conservation efforts on land, she said, the birds drown in nets and sea and can’t find enough food.

“The campaign has raised awareness, but what we really hope is that it brings tangible support,” said Charlie Buchan, campaign manager for the hoiho. But while the bird is struggling, it attracted a star billing in the poll: celebrity endorsements flew in from English zoologist Jane Goodall, host of the Amazing Race Phil Keoghan, and two former New Zealand prime ministers.

Aspiring bird campaign managers — this year ranging from power companies to high school students — submit applications to Forest & Bird for the posts. The hoiho bid was run by a collective of wildlife groups, a museum, a brewery and a rugby team in the city of Dunedin, where the bird is found on mainland New Zealand, making it the highest-powered campaign of the 2024 vote.

“I do feel like we were the scrappy underdog,” said Emily Bull, a spokesperson for the runner-up campaign, for the karure — a small, “goth” black robin only found on New Zealand’s Chatham Island.

A karure, or Chatham lslands black robin pictured on Chatham Island in Sept. 2016 is runner-up to a hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin in the New Zealand Bird of the Year competition, announced Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. (0scar Thomas via AP)

The karure’s bid was directed by the students’ association at Victoria University of Wellington, prompting a fierce skirmish on the college campus when the student magazine staged an opposing campaign for the kororā, or little blue penguin.

The rivalry provoked a meme war and students in bird costumes. Several people got tattoos. When the magazine’s campaign secured endorsements of the city council and local zoo, Bull despaired for the black robin’s bid.

But the karure — which has performed a real-life comeback since the 1980s, with conservation efforts increasing the species from five birds to 250 — took second place overall.

This weekend as Rawson wrapped up her campaign for the ruru, she took her efforts directly to the people, courting votes at a local dog park. The veteran campaign manager who has directed the bids for other birds in past years was rewarded by the ruru placing fourth in the poll, her best ever result.

“I have not been in human political campaigning before,” said Rawson, who is drawn to the competition because of the funds and awareness it generates. The campaign struck a more sedate tone this year, she added.

“There’s been no international interference, even though that was actually a lot of fun,” she said, referring to Oliver’s high-profile campaign.

It was not the only controversy the election has seen. While anyone in the world can vote, Forest & Bird now requires electors to verify their ballots after foreign interference plagued the contest before. In 2018, Australian pranksters cast hundreds of fraudulent votes in favor of the shag.

The following year, Forest & Bird was forced to clarify that a flurry of votes from Russia appeared to be from legitimate bird-lovers.

While campaigns are fiercely competitive, managers described tactics more akin to pro wrestling — in which fights are scripted — than divisive political contests.

“Sometimes people want to make posts that are kind of like beefy with you and they’ll always message you and be like, hey, is it okay if I post this?” Bull said. “There is a really sweet community. It’s really wholesome.”

[alittleinn]

Where Should You Stay in Cape Cod for the Best Vacation Experience?

Cape Cod, with its quaint charm, scenic landscapes, and picturesque coastlines, stands as a beacon for those seeking a quintessential New England vacation. While the Cape offers a myriad of towns and activities, the question of where to stay can significantly shape the overall experience of your getaway. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the diverse accommodation options scattered across Cape Cod, helping you find the perfect retreat for an idyllic vacation.

The Coastal Charms of Chatham

Nestled on the southeastern tip of Cape Cod, Chatham is a town that seamlessly combines coastal elegance with small-town allure. For an authentic Chatham experience, consider staying at one of the many charming bed and breakfasts that line the streets. These historic inns not only offer a cozy respite but also place you in the heart of the town's rich maritime history.

Tranquility in Truro

For those yearning for a quieter escape, Truro, with its pristine beaches and untouched landscapes, beckons. Truro's vacation rentals provide a tranquil retreat, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature's beauty. Picture waking up to the sound of waves crashing and enjoying unobstructed views of the Cape's natural splendor.

The Allure of Hyannis

As the commercial hub of Cape Cod, Hyannis offers a blend of modern conveniences and seaside charm. Here, you'll find an array of accommodations ranging from upscale resorts to family-friendly motels. Hyannis provides a central location, making it an ideal base for exploring the entire Cape, including its bustling downtown and the historic Kennedy compound.

Quaint Serenity in Sandwich

For a taste of Cape Cod's history, Sandwich, the oldest town on the Cape, is an ideal choice. Consider a stay in one of Sandwich's cozy cottages or charming inns, surrounded by historic sites and the town's classic New England architecture. Stroll through Heritage Museums & Gardens or enjoy a picnic by the scenic Shawme Pond.

The Lure of Provincetown

Provincetown, known for its vibrant arts scene and LGBTQ+ community, is a haven for those seeking a lively atmosphere. Stay in one of Provincetown's iconic guesthouses or boutique hotels, where you can embrace the town's artistic spirit and explore its bustling Commercial Street lined with shops, galleries, and eateries.

Blissful Retreat in Brewster

Brewster, with its meandering bay beaches and tranquil landscapes, offers a peaceful escape. Consider a vacation rental nestled in the lush greenery or a quaint bed and breakfast for a more personalized experience. Brewster's central location provides easy access to the Cape's bike trails and natural wonders.

Finding Seclusion in Wellfleet

If seclusion is what you crave, Wellfleet, with its expansive natural spaces, might be your ideal destination. Choose a cabin or vacation home surrounded by pine forests and marshlands, offering a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring Wellfleet's stunning beaches and the renowned Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.

Luxury Amidst Nature in Osterville

Osterville, known for its upscale ambiance and waterfront estates, caters to those seeking a luxurious Cape Cod experience. Indulge in a stay at one of Osterville's elegant boutique hotels or waterfront resorts, where you can enjoy the finer things while being close to the Cape's natural beauty.

The Magic of Martha's Vineyard

While not part of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard is a ferry ride away and deserves a mention. For a unique island experience, consider Martha's Vineyard as your base. Choose from charming inns in Edgartown, historic cottages in Oak Bluffs, or serene retreats in Chilmark, each offering a distinct island vibe.

Practical Considerations for Choosing Your Stay

Type of Experience: Consider the type of experience you desire – whether it's a romantic escape, a family adventure, or a solo retreat. Each town on Cape Cod offers a unique atmosphere that can cater to different preferences.

Proximity to Attractions: Evaluate the proximity of your chosen accommodation to the attractions you plan to explore. Whether it's the Cape Cod National Seashore, lighthouses, or historic sites, staying closer can enhance your overall experience.

Budget: Determine your budget and explore accommodation options that align with it. Cape Cod offers a range of choices, from budget-friendly motels to upscale resorts, ensuring there's something for every pocket.

Amenities and Activities: Consider the amenities and activities offered by your chosen accommodation. Some places provide beach access, bike rentals, or on-site dining, enhancing your overall vacation experience.

Seasonal Considerations: Be mindful of the season you plan to visit. Summer offers bustling beach towns, while the shoulder seasons provide a quieter experience. Some accommodations may have seasonal availability or different offerings depending on the time of year.

Conclusion: Crafting Your Cape Cod Escape

Cape Cod's charm lies not only in its scenic beauty but also in the diverse experiences offered by its towns and accommodations. Whether you seek the historic charm of Chatham, the artistic vibrancy of Provincetown, or the tranquility of Truro, Cape Cod welcomes you with open arms.

As you plan your Cape Cod getaway, let the unique character of each town guide your choice of accommodation. Embrace the coastal elegance, small-town charm, and natural wonders that Cape Cod has to offer. From the bustling streets of Hyannis to the serene beaches of Wellfleet, your perfect Cape Cod escape awaits.

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    Base icons from season 3 of the Expanse; 200x100 px w/ a very light sharpen adjustment with an average of 3000 icons per episode.  These have not been sorted out in any way - blurry / unusable / repetitive icons and credits / opening sequence etc. will all be present as well as the full cast of characters, primary and secondary.  Free for anyone to use or edit but if you found this post handy please like and or reblog for others to find as well.

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249 base icons, 200x100 of Wes Chatham as Amos Burton in The Expanse; Season 2 Episode 13.  Mostly unedited; some of the ones at the end of the episode were sharpened bc they were out of focus in the original shot but no psd has been applied.  Free for anyone to use & edit; please like or reblog this post if you’re using them so that I know whether to make more.

SAMPLES.

[juicenet]

top 10 gayest h2o episodes: a definitive ranking

i'm back with another ranking, but this time it's a little different! today, i'll be ranking the top 10 gayest episodes of h2o: just add water. (in MY opinion. i realize that this show has no canonically LGBT+ characters, but come on, the subtext. also, i write sapphic h2o fanfiction, what did you expect?) anyway, please don't take this too seriously, it's just for fun.

ranking below the cut!

honorable mention: 1x05 "something fishy"

i'm just going to link this post and let it speak for itself.

10. 1x26 "a twist in the tail"

the episode where the girls are "outed" (the official h2o jaw youtube channel uses this term, no joke) to dr. denman, zane, his father, and nearly the world. thankfully they're able to avert exposure with advice from their gay mermaid mentor/queer elder, miss chatham. however, they begrudgingly have to give up their tails (temporarily, though they don't know this). even with the challenges that being gay a mermaid poses, they've still come to love what they are.

9. 2x11 "in over our heads"

rikki almost dies trying to retrieve a deep-sea treasure and emma cradles rikki's head in her arms while trying to save her. so... yeah. emma also shows hostility towards rikki's boyfriend, zane... and i get that he was a mermaid hunter last season, but this also reads like emma is jealous of his relationship with rikki. but on the flipside, zikki is kind of like a het relationship for gay people. idk. there's a lot going on here.

8. 3x21 "the jewel thief"

rikki and bella's moon crystal necklaces gravitate towards each other and cause a city-wide electrical blackout. this is gay, please don't make me explain. oh, cleo also gets a matching crystal necklace in this episode and the girls all wear them to symbolize their "friendship" (or are they just in a throuple? nobody knows).

7. 1x18 "bad moon rising"

mainly put this episode here because of emma's iconic line to rikki: "if we're going somewhere we're going together" and then their smoldering gazes that follow. but, generally, the subtext is off-the-wall. when rikki loses control of her powers, she thinks she's a danger to society and tries to isolate herself—just like how gay people have been told for thousands of years that we're destructive to society. this one is kinda sad actually :(

6. 1x07 "moon spell"

not only are we introduced to camp gay miss chatham, but there's something really queercoded about embarrassing your family at a party (as emma does in this episode). she also calls rikki "rikki baby" and now i'm realizing that this ranking is pretty much a love letter to rikma.

5. 2x04 "fire and ice"

sometimes i think the writers just forgot who rikki's canon love interest was at the time?? half of these season 2 episodes frame rikki and emma as girlfriends. anyway, emma's desire to be rebellious and wild reads like a baby gay trying to be something they're not after coming out. in the b plot, nate tells lewis he's not "manly" enough and the latter struggles with this. maybe it was unintentional, but some lines make it seem like the show is queercoding lewis. i'm here for it, either way.

4. 2x17 "moonstruck"

a moonstruck rikki and cleo try to expose emma as a mermaid to ash, but without context, you'd think they're trying to tell him that emma's a lesbian and that's why she's been so secretive and distant with him. another mermaid=gay allegory? no one knows for sure, but sources (me) say yes!

3. 2x06 "pressure cooker"

ah, yes... another episode where the writers forgot that rikki and emma weren't dating, included multiple scenes of them on an actual date, and hoped we wouldn't notice. plus, we see that rikki is emma's phone wallpaper. cleo and charlotte also could've had an enemies-to-lovers moment here, but what do i know?

2. 1x01 "metamorphosis"

three teenage girls discover something life-altering about themselves and must stay closeted keep the secret from the rest of society. in the process, they become much closer to one another but also feel isolated from their families and other girls their age. are we reeeally certain that this isn't an allegory? sure, a lot of this applies to the rest of the show, but "metamorphosis" is the episode that started it all, so...

1. 2x18 "the heat is on"

this episode is actually the reason i made this ranking. not only does rikma's homoerotic feud cause a thunderstorm, but they (+ cleo) ditch their boyfriends at the juicenet to celebrate their "anniversary" of becoming mermaids. okay, straighties! bonus points for zane and ash's UST during that game of pool.

end notes

it doesn't surprise me that this list consists mostly of season 2 episodes, because rikma was probably at its peak (imo) in the first half of season 2. it also doesn't surprise me that only a single season 3 episode is here. i'm not sure why that is—maybe it's emma's absence, maybe it's the way the tone of the show shifted considerably from the end of season 2 to the beginning of season 3. anyway, hope you enjoyed this :-)

[opalsiren]

For the h2o ask game thing: will?

WILL: Unpopular opinions

oooo anon we are about to ruffle some feathers! here go some unpopular opinions on h2o:

cleo abruptly becoming a science genius at the end of season three was A Bad Thing, Actually, and not the slam dunk for feminism that the writers were going for

cleo's parents are the worst, but emma's folks are a close second. rikki canonically has the best parent(s) at least as of season two

ash sucks as a love interest

zane > lewis

kim sertori is not the conniving, moustache-twirling villainess many believe her to be and is, in fact, a regular tween girl with slightly bratty tendencies

while season one is iconic and beyond reproach, season two is better 🤷‍♀️

julia is the most interesting character on h2o. annette watsford is also cool and interesting as hell

the australian accents on the show are neither as pronounced, nor as funny, as people make them out to be

i love rikki to pieces but i wish the writers had bothered to give her hobbies and interests outside of being a mermaid (like cleo with her fish collection or emma with her job at the juicenet)

less of an unpopular opinion nowadays but lewis was just as toxic as cleo and charlotte in season two, if not moreso

generally, the show is at least tacitly xenophobic, racist, and misogynistic. you could make the argument that it's a product of its time, but mako mermaids is no better and its final season was released in 2016 also h2o and mako mermaids are two separate universes. sorry!

as much as i adore miss chatham, as a mentor to the girls she is less than helpful at the best of times

we deserved a musical episode from lewis's perspective, like that one episode of scrubs where a patient at the hospital suffers brain trauma and imagines everyone singing

i'm sorry to say but indiana evans isn't that good of a singer, at least not enough to play a character who sings in every other episode. of course she has a pretty voice and is very talented, but the music team chose to give her a ton of high notes that come off strained, and she doesn't quite have the stage presence to pull off fronting a band without impressive vocals. again, girlie can sing but she's no sirena, yk?

*braces self for impending fruit thrown in my direction*

[ravenadottir]

islanders and mc’s data!

islanders and mc’s data!

so, @kingkassam​ told me those little anecdotes at the end of every info card are not anywhere to be found. sometimes, i’m writing for a character and i want to make fun of them with their cute anecdotes and can’t find it so easily, so here they are. this information is not on wiki’s love island the game page. hope it’s helpful somehow. sources are linked on the bottom of the post.

❝ main character ❞ runway model // social media influencer // trainee heart surgeon // conceptual artist

❝ allegra ❞ 24, swansea, cocktail entrepreneur, ‘we don’t know what that means either’

❝ erikah ❞ 20, norwich, jobbing actor, ‘has made over 100 makeup tutorials’

❝ jen ❞ 22, london, fashion blogger, says she has a “mega resting bitch face”

❝ talia ❞ 23, watford, music journalist, ‘less high maintenance than her hair’

❝ jake wilson ❞ 29, preston, chef, ‘has known heartbreak’

❝ mason❞ 24, romford, musician and underwear model, ‘favourite food: love hearts’

❝ miles ❞ 22, glasgow, carpenter, ‘life goal: build a house with his bare hands’

❝ tim ❞ 23, truro, dj, ‘describes himself as “a genius”’

❝ jasper ❞ 26, kingston, financial advisor, ‘likes fine dining, classic cars, instagram stalking’

❝ levi ❞ 26, manchester, professional water polo player, ‘friends call him “romeo”’

❝ rohan ❞ 23, wolverhampton, psychology student, life goal: join a circus

❝ cherry❞ 20, suffolk, west end performer, ‘the girl next door to the girl next door’

❝ reese taylor ❞ 22, birmingham, newsagent by day, professional wrestler at weekends, ‘finishing move: springboard moonsault’

❝ sammi ❞ 22, london, graphic designer and artist, ‘makes all her own jewelry’

❝ lucy ❞ 25, bristol, “adventurer”, ‘style icon: lara croft’

❝ returning miles ❞ 22, glasgow, carpenter, believes in second chances  

❝ returning jasper ❞ 22, kingston, financial advisor, said he’d do better this time

❝ hope ❞ 26, london, brand ambassador, ‘voted “most likely to become ceo’

❝ lottie ❞ 24, melbourne, makeup artist, ‘lucky number: 13′

❝ main character ❞ student (health and fitness, politics, astrophysics) // musician (classical cellist, drummer, pop singer) // charity worker (in an animal shelter, in an art museum, in rainforest conservation) // social media influencer (i play games online, i’m a model, i make videos and streaming content)

❝ hannah ❞ 21, st. albans, social media assistant, ‘writing her first novel’

❝ marisol ❞ 24, portsmouth, law student, style icon: amal clooney

❝ gary rennell ❞ 23, chatham, crane operator, favourite meal: his nan’s roast dinner

❝ noah ❞ 25, romford, librarian, shhhh…

❝ rocco ❞ 21, belfast, owns a “cocktails and cronuts” food truck, hugging a lion cub on his tinder profile

❝ ibrahim ❞ 22, birmingham, gold player, mr. june in this year’s “men of golf” calendar

❝ bobby mckenzie ❞ 24/26, glasgow, hospital caterer, brought his own apron with him

❝ priya ❞ 29, manchester, estate agent, ‘but, like, one of the good ones’

❝ henrik ❞ 23, isle of wight, climbing and wilderness survival instructor, won second place in a thor look alike contest

❝ lucas koh ❞ 27, oxford, physiotherapist, once gave a girl a foot rub on a first date

❝ chelsea ❞ 23, buckinghamshire, interior decorator, motto: “i look at things through rosé-coloured glasses!”

❝ jakub zabinski ❞ 25, rochdale, personal trainer and fitness model, motto: no carbs after 8 pm

❝ elijah ❞ 26, watford, hairdresser and model, ‘has been known for carrying a mirror in his pocket’

❝ felix ❞ 21, rotherham, nightclub promoter, you’re invited to his after party

❝ kassam ❞ 26, new castle, techno dj, knows a different after party that’s better

❝ graham ❞ 23, devon, commercial fisherman, looking for his next catch of the day

❝ arjun ❞ 24, norwich, dog groomer and influencer, prefers the term “doggy fashion”

❝ carl ❞ 29, dublin, tech entrepreneur, thinks “love island” is the future of dating

❝ shannon ❞ 24, dublin, professional poker player, that girl who loves true crime podcasts

❝ blake ❞ 22, kensington, her occupation and phrase depend on mc’s choice at the beginning: human rights campaigner, “does good, looks better” // graduate student, “i’ve got the brains, i’ve got the looks…” // singer-songwriter, ‘not just here to promote her new album’ // beauty blogger, ‘claims she invented ‘on fleek’’

❝ elisa ❞ 22, london, social media influencer, ‘bringing back 80′s blusher’

❝ jo ❞ 23, cheshire, bmx racer, ‘paints her nails red so she goes faster’

❝ returning henrik ❞ 23, isle of wight, climbing and wilderness survival instructor, ‘just came  a “men of mountains” calendar shoot’

❝ returning lucas ❞ 27, oxford, still a physiotherapist, ‘just came  a “men of motorbikes” calendar shoot’

❝ returning hannah ❞ now 22, st. albans, ‘recently promoted to ‘social media coordinator’, has a bunch of new material for her novel

❝ main character ❞ model (bikinis, makeup, furniture) // scientist (prevent bleaching of the coral reef, research environmentally friendly plastic, inventing the scientifically perfect cocktail) // musician (in a band, a solo artist, part of an orchestra // athlete (footballer, runner, boxer)

❝ elladine sarabi ❞ 26, cardiff, glassblower, ‘heard every ‘blowing’ joke a hundred times’ already’

❝ aj-anna julia- jones (surname not confirmed) ❞ 21, bath, professional hockey player, ‘knows how to handle a stick’

❝ bill green (surname not confirmed) ❞ 24, surrey, roofer, ‘strong opinions about sandwiches’

❝ camilo santiago flores (surname not confirmed) ❞ 23, romford, runs the family shop, ‘a blackbelt in grafting (and in brazilian jiu-jitsu)’

❝ harry zhong/mitchell-white ❞ 21, york, business student, ‘usually wears a tie with his swimsuit’

❝ nicky horne ❞ 24, new castle, music tutor, ‘oldest sibling energy’

❝ seb ❞ 28, liverpool, runs a music shop, ‘owns 52 t-shirts and 1 shirt’

❝ miki ❞ 21, cambridge, lifestyle vlogger, ‘loves it when you smash that subscribe button’

❝ genevieve aliu ❞ 26, glastonbury, junior doctor, ‘wants to crowd surf into your heart’

❝ iona hitchcock❞ 23, aberdeen, apprentice pylon rigger, ‘spends all day making sparks fly’

❝ tai kahu ❞ 28, new zealand, rugby coach, ‘193 cm of love’

❝ ciaran o’connor ❞ 22, waterford, nightclub bouncer, ‘no shirts, no shoes, no problems’

❝ yasmin douglas ❞ 23, kent, singer-songwriter, ‘artist in need of a muse’

❝ rafi sayed ❞** 25, bromley, actor, ‘smooth as his chest’

❝ lily (liliana corado osorio) ❞ 23, north west london, industrial design student, ‘really good with her hands’

❝sources❞

season 1: day 1, cherry and rohan, reese, sammi and lucy, returning miles, returning jasper

season 2: day 1 pt. 1, priya, henrik and lucas, chelsea and jakub, casa amor boys, shannon blake human campaigner / graduate student / beauty blogger / singer, elisa and jo, r!hannah and r!lurik

season 3: day 1, genevieve, tai/ciaran/yasmin, rafi and lily

source for s3′s mc’s occupations: posted by u/cupcakegalaxy on reddit

help with some surnames from season three: u/LiliumMoon

** i'm still not sure about rafi's surname since some people say sayed and some say sayeed... can't find a single playthrough to confirm this information

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Sorted icons, Season 4. The Expanse. 200x100 slightly sharpened

Adolphus Murtry - Burn Gorman

Amos Burton - Wes Chatham

Arjun Avasarala - Michael Benyaer

Bobbie Draper - Frankie Adams

Camina Drummer - Cara Gee

Carol Chiwewe - Patti Kim

Chandra Wei - Jess Salgueiro

Chrisjen Avasarala - Shohreh Aghdashloo

Clarissa Mao - Nadine Nicole

David Draper - Kolton Stewart

Elise Holden - Frances Fisher

Elvi Okoye - Lydie Greenwood

Esai Martin - Paul Schulze

Felcia Mazur - Kyla Madeira

Filip Inaros - Jasai Chase Owens

Fred Johnson - Chad L. Coleman

Jakob Mazur - Steven McCarthy

James Holden - Steven Strait

Josephus Miller - Thomas Jayne

Klaes Ashford - David Strathairn

Leelee - Dayle McLeod

Lucia Mazur - Rose Gilmore

Marco Inaros - Keon Alexander

Nancy Gao - Lily Gao

Naomi Nagata - Dominique Tipper

Thomas - Michael Xavier

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Larkin Dance Studio

The Dance Awards, Las Vegas 2016: RESULTS

High Scores by Age:

PeeWee Solo

10th (3-way tie): Josie Lutz-’Walk The Walk’

Didn’t Place

Lillian Brady-’The Show’

Mini Solo

8th: Isabella Jarvis-’Dream On’

9th (3-way tie): Ava Wagner-’Winter’

Didn’t Place

Isabelle De St. Aubin-’A Star Is Born’

Adrianna Crawford-’Roxie’

Maria Neely-’Angel Over Me’

Diego Garcia-’Speechless’

Sidney Leciejewski-’All That Jazz’

Sophia Jurkovich-’Another Way to Die’

Charlotte Bosacker-Kass-’Annabelle’

Cameron Redpath-’The Stage Is Bare’

Kayla Truong-’Bang Bang’

Cecilia Thielen-’Bombastic’

Keira Redpath-’The Greatest Star’

Ashley Braun-’Forgive Me Love’

Melkamie Setnes-’His Eye Is On The Sparrow’

Israel Zion-’Hokey Pokey’

Lilliana Caffari-’Pop Drop and Roll’

Kylie Broberg-’I’m Available’

Ashley Gutz-’Show Off’

Alyssa Truong-’Last Moment’

Isabella Crawford-’Runway Walk’

Corryn Harvieux-’Where Is It Written’

Emily Fleetham-’Word Up’

Alaina Larson-’Beautiful Like Me’

Diarra Chatham-’Control’

Daniela Garcia-’On Eagles Wings’

Rachel Zillig-’Hallelujah’

Grace Frey-’Revolution’

Noelle Bjork-’I Want To Be A Rockette’

Sydney Sticha-’Weeping Strings’

Colin Benning-’Lil Man’

Alaina Bader-’Lily’s Theme’

Junior Solo

10th: Lauren Sklar-’Scherzo’

Didn’t Place

Olivia Penticoff-’Atmospheric’

Kendall Lewis-’Breathless’

Alexa Adams-’Strength’

Elizabeth Perelman-’Quenn’s Speech’

Sara Gutz-’Dangerous’

Miranda Shaughnessy-’Mein Herr’

Mackenzie Hall-’Tens’

Alicia Gan-’If I Had My Way’

Beau Leoplold-’Reflections’

Rachel Harris-’The Last Moment’

Ava Gerst-’Voices’

Ashley Truong-’Turning Pages’

Skyla Ward-’Dreams’

Bennet Espinada-Banick-’For You’

Lauren Olson-’Golden’

Teen Solo

7th (tie): Eva Igo-’It’s A Mans World’

10th (4-way tie): Ellie Wagner-’Hymm A’Lamour’

Didn’t Place

Lexi Heath-’Blackbird’

Alex Arce-’Slip’

Emma Klinzing-’Fly Before You Fall’

Paulina Villanueva-’Secret Garden’ (?)

Catie Sjoquist-’Affliction’

Emma Marx-’Lonely’

Olivia Nelson-’My All’

Kevin Avila-’Miss You’

Joshua Ukura-’Caught Up In the Sea’

Maddie Kasel-’Sands’

Lexus Johnson-’Try A Little Tenderness’

Lauren Busyn-’Long Days’

Sydney Ronneberg-’When Love Goes Wrong’

Ally Nelson-’Eternal Flame’

Senior Solo

1st (tie, $300): Taylor Sieve-’Grief’

7th (tie): Madison Jordan-’Nights’

Didn’t Place

Alex Anton-’I Will Love You’

Aless Abla-’Loves Me Crazy’

Brittney Ayers-’Goodbye My Lover’

Vanessa Tettamanzi-’Goodbye My Lover’

Peewee Duo/Trio

3rd ($100): ‘Odyssey’

Mini Duo/Trio

Didn’t Place

Isabella Crawford, Adrianna Crawford, Isabella Jarvis-‘Confident’

‘Broken’

‘Wind It Up’

‘The Light’

‘I Can’t Do It Alone’

‘Adam and Eve’

‘Tragedy’

‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’

Junior Duo/Trio

Didn’t Place

Bennet Espinada-Banick, Sara Gutz, Ava Wagner-‘Alive’

‘Stations’

‘Pray For Em’

Teen Duo/Trio

2nd ($200): Taylor Sieve, Ellie Wagner-’The Edge’

4th (3-way tie): Eva Igo, Catie Sjoquist, Ellie Wagner-‘The Falling Sea’

4th (3-way tie): Eva Igo, Alex Arce-‘As Long As You Love Me’

Didn’t Place

‘Marathon In Roses’

‘Bricks’

‘Unsteady’

Senior Duo/Trio

Didn’t Place

‘Let It Go’

PeeWee Group

Didn’t Place

‘Glory’

Mini Group

4th: ‘Forget About The Boy’

Didn’t Place

‘Red Dress’

‘Downtown’

‘Listen’

‘Hey How You Doing’

Junior Group

5th (3-way tie): ‘Memories’

Didn’t Place

‘Wild Is The Wind’

‘Breathe’

‘Rule the World’

‘My Faith’

Teen Group

5th (4-way tie): ‘Love Story’

Didn’t Place

‘The Last Word’

‘Hold Me Down’

‘My Squad’

‘Until The Leevee’

‘Confident’

‘Forgiven’

Senior Group

3rd (tie, $100): ‘Now That You’re Gone’

Didn’t Place

‘Strong’

‘Panda’

‘Ne Me Qui Te Pas’

‘Tremors’

Mini Line

4th (3-way tie): ‘Stars and Stripes’

Didn’t Place

‘Azillion’

Junior Line

2nd ($200): ‘Dreaming Awake’

5th (tie): ‘Flight’

Senior Line

Didn’t Place

‘Break The Silence’

‘I Found’

Mini Extended Line

2nd (tie, $200): ‘Better Have My Money’

Didn’t Place

‘Bathing Beauties’

‘Fire’

‘Rotten To The Core’

‘Rhythm Nation’

Junior Extended Line

4th (tie): ‘Liza With A Z’

Didn’t Place

‘Tango’

Teen Extended Line

Didn’t Place

‘No Flex’

‘Shapes’

‘Body Language’

Senior Extended Line

1st ($300): ‘We Have It All’

3rd ($100): ‘Carry On’

4th: ‘Hello’

Teen Production

2nd (tie, $200): ‘FOSSE’

3rd (tie, $100): ‘Icons’

Didn’t Place

‘A Soldier’s Heart’

‘Chess’

High Scores by Performance Division:

PeeWee Lyrical

2nd (tie, $200): ‘Glory’

Mini Ballet

1st ($300): ‘Stars and Stripes’

Mini Specialty

2nd ($200): ‘Bathing Beauties’

5th: ‘Red Dress’

Mini Hip Hop

2nd ($200): ‘Better Have My Money’

4th: ‘Downtown’

Didn’t Place

‘Azillion’

Mini Tap

5th: ‘Fire’

Mini Contemporary

5th: ‘Wild Is The Wind’

Mini Jazz

5th (3-way tie): ‘Hey How You Doing’

Didn’t Place

‘Rotten To The Core’

‘Rhythm Nation’

Mini Lyrical

Didn’t Place

‘Listen’

Mini Musical Theatre

1st ($300): ‘Forget About The Boy’

Junior Hip Hop

2nd ($200): ‘Flight’

Junior Contemporary

4th (tie): ‘Dreaming Awake’

Didn’t Place

‘My Faith’

Junior Musical Theatre

3rd ($100): ‘Liza With A Z’

Junior Specialty

2nd ($200): ‘Memories’

Didn’t Place

‘Breathe’

Junior Jazz

4th: ‘Tango’

Didn’t Place

‘Rule the World’

Teen Musical Theatre

1st ($300): ‘FOSSE’

Teen Lyrical

2nd (tie, $200): ‘A Soldier’s Heart’

Didn’t Place

‘The Last Word’

Teen Hip Hop

2nd ($200): ‘Icons’

Didn’t Place

‘No Flex’

‘My Squad’

Teen Contemporary

Didn’t Place

‘Shapes’

‘Hold Me Down’

‘Until The Leevee’

Teen Ballet

1st (3-way tie, $300): ‘Love Story’

Teen Jazz

Didn’t Place

‘Confident’

‘Body Language’

Teen Specialty

Didn’t Place

‘Forgiven’

Teen Tap

Didn’t Place

‘Chess’

Senior Contemporary

3rd (tie, $100): ‘We Have It All’

4th (4-way tie): ‘Now That You’re Gone’

Didn’t Place

‘Strong’

‘Break The Silence’

‘I Found’

Senior Hip Hop

2nd ($200): ‘Panda’

Senior Specialty

4th (tie): ‘Carry On’

5th: ‘Tremors’

Senior Lyrical

5th: ‘Ne Me Qui Te Pas’

Didn’t Place

‘Hello’

Specialty Awards:

Junior Outstanding Technical Achievement

‘Dreaming Awake’

Best Ballet Performance

‘Passacaglia’

‘Love Story’

Best Musical Theatre Performance

‘Forget About the Boy’

‘FOSSE’

Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design

‘Chess’

Best Performance:

Junior

5th runner-up: ‘Dreaming Awake’

Teen

4th runner-up: ‘FOSSE’

Senior

2nd runner-up ($100): ‘We Have It All’

Best Dancer:

Mini Female

Top 22: Ava Wagner

Didn’t Place

Corynn Harvieux

Sophia Jurkovich

Audrey Healy

Adrianna Crawford

Cameron Redpath

Alaina Larson

Keira Redpath

Grace Frey

Diarra Chatham

Noelle Bjork

Isabella Jarvis

Alaina Bader

Josie Lutz

Maria Neely

Rachel Zillig

Mini Male

Top 10: Diego Garcia

Top 22: Collin Benning

Junior Female

Didn’t Place

Kendall Lewis

Alicia Gan

Bennet Espinada-Banick

Miranda Shaughnessy

Alexa Adams

Sara Gutz

Mackenzie Hall

Skyla Ward

Teen Female

Top 12: Ellie Wagner

Top 21: Eva Igo

Didn’t Place

Charliz Ann Baliaco

Abby Welter

Sydney Ronneberg

Catie Sjoquist

Lexus Johnson

Lauren Busyn

Teen Male

Top 18: Alex Arce

Top 20: Eli Smutny

Didn’t Place

Kevin Avila

Joshua Ukura

Senior Female

Winner: Taylor Sieve

Top 22: Madison Jordan

Didn’t Place

Alex Anton

Savannah Johnson

Sally Franco

Senior Male

Top 14: Nico Lonetree

Studio of the Year:

Winner: Larkin Dance Studio

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"Hello Phil - What Can I Get You?"

Tuesday 16th June 2020

Good evening everyone! Well, this is it, we've come to the last episode that is going to be aired before the soap leaves our screens temporarily. I have mixed emotions, a sense of sadness as it's going to be a while until we get to see our favourite story-lines comes to an end, but also i'm kinda looking forward to the new documentaries that are going to be shown. I'm also looking forward to seeing classic EastEnders episodes, I'm looking forward to reliving such iconic moments. How are you guys feeling? I'd love to hear your thoughts and feelings about the soap leaving our screens temporarily.

And Wow! What a final episode that was! What a cliffhanger to end on!! I really enjoyed tonight's episode, let talk about Ian and Dotty first shall we? So Ian has also managed to get Dotty suspended from her university. I feel like things aren't going well for Dotty at the moment, Ian seems to be taking everything away from her due to her blackmailing him. He first managed to persuade Peter to leave her on account of Bobby, and now he's managed to get her suspended from uni because of her dealing drugs and assaulting an officer. I'm not too sure what Dotty is going to do next. Ian really put her in her place during that conversation in the restaurant, she has no evidence to prove that he locked Dennis on the boat, and also he's right that no one would believe her over him, after what trouble she's been in recently and Ian acting the doting citizen, no one would believe a word against him. So, really ... Ian can act all smug as he likes! But I do feel that as this is EastEnders and secrets never stay hidden for long, it will only be a matter of time before Sharon finds out the truth, whether she finds out from Dotty or from other source remains a mystery. But I sure am looking forward to finding out what happens next when it comes to Dotty and Ian with their constant battle with each other.

I felt it was nice to see Tina and Iqra in tonight's episode, however something Iqra said has really got me questioning something. Is Tina really sleeping at her gay bar? Since Mick and Linda announced that they were selling the pub, Tina has been the main one who has been worrying about finding a place to live. Shirley has said many times that she has a place sorted, but what about Tina? Is she actually hiding the fact that she could potentially be homeless and is sleeping rough? Is she trying not to be burden for her family? I'm intrigued to see what happens, but something is giving me a feeling that all will be revealed about Tina and her living arrangements when the soap comes back on air. It looks as if there could be a really close friendship that could build between Tina and Iqra? Could their possibly be a romance on the cards? I know it's a big suspicion but I'm convinced something might happen between them in the future. What this space - that's all I'm going to say on the matter! Anyway, it also looks as if maybe Iqra and Keegan could start working for Tina and perhaps be her supplier? However, as much as Iqra was keen on the idea, Keegan not quite so much - or not even seeming interested at all! I really don't understand why Keegan is STILL looking so miserable! He should be focusing on moving forward with his life, he needs to get things back on track with Tiffany and starting again with his sandwich business, moping and moaning is just not doing him any favours. All his friends and family are without a doubt supporting him through his recent ordeal with the police, but everything has been turned in his favour and all charges have been dropped and yet he still can't move on with his life. I'm sure we've all been aware about what's happened in America in recent weeks and with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, something is telling me that when the soap comes back onto our screens, somehow #BLM will be mentioned in Keegan's story. I mean, it would make sense, right?

Can I also just mention that scene between Gray and Suki! I feel like they were both playing each other with their own games. Gray was making digs about their business being above board, also basically saying (in his own words) that he doesn't want Chantelle working there anymore. Of course he lied by saying he had had a raise, it was only to keep Chantelle away from Kheerat. Suki surely rubbed Gray up the wrong way I feel, saying that Kheerat will do anything to keep her at the business. But then when Suki left the room and Gray started taking pictures of some documents, were they like some kind of invoice? Or perhaps some kind of information about the business? I'm interested to see what happens when Chantelle finds out that Gray went behind her back and basically lost her her job.

Awwww, can I just say how much I love the relationship between Ben and Jay! They really are brothers, they've been brought up together and they'll always have each other's back! I absolutely love it! It was only a matter of time really before either Callum or Jay found out first about Ben's hearing. It just so happened that Ben collapsed when Jay came to see him. What could have caused that? Was it due to his flu or a headache or just everything as a whole - including his hearing? However, even though Jay was concerned it was only when Ben shouted at him to look at him while he was speaking that Jay eventually clicked. Ben shouted in such a way that it was a desperate cry for help. Jay knew then, he just knew that his condition has worsened. I feel a sense of relief that Ben finally said something to someone instead of suffering in silence (No pun intended). So the damage that Danny caused to Ben's hearing due to the gunshot was a burst eardrum, luckily that will heal, and hopefully Ben can still have his operation to help regain his hearing, to some degree. It's sad though that Ben wants to hide it from Callum, he is going to find out sooner or later, whether it be from Jay or Ben himself. He will click that something isn't 100% right with his boyfriend. Will he try and get the new character, Frankie on board to try and help his boyfriend communicate better with him? Will she also convince Ben to experience life with the deaf community to see how they carry on with life? I know we have to wait a while to see what will happen next, and I know I've said it a lot in recent posts, but I genuinely am so excited to see where all these story-lines will go.

Oh poor Billy! He had been taking so much stick from Mitch that he was just about to snap ... and he eventually did! After dig, after dig and after a losing match of air hockey, he was ready to stand up to Mitch once and for all. He would be willing to do anything to fight for his woman, even ending being hit in the nose. Once Karen had been made aware of what was happening between the men in her life, Billy gave her an ultimatum, if she really wants to be with Billy, she's going to have to get Mitch to leave their flat. Which to be fair, I full support! Why should Mitch still be living with Karen when they have no romantic feeling towards each other right now? Of course they have children together, but surely Mitch could get his own place with Bailey? And Billy could potentially move in with Karen, they'd still have a family unit but then everything and everyone would be happy, right? I mean, it might be hard on the kids but they'd adjust! The Taylor household is quite big at the moment anyway, how are they all managing to fit in that tiny flat? Karen, Bernie, Chatham, Riley, Mitch, Bailey, and Keegan - even though Keegan should be living with his wife right now, but whatever - and Billy has slowly starting moving his stuff in! I do hope that Karen will stand by Billy and agree that he's right and that Mitch should move out. What do you guys think? Is Billy being a bit harsh? I don't know, I think I support Billy on this one!

Mick had quite a lot of pressure on him during this episode didn't he? He was struggling whether to give the pub to Phil or try and keep his wife happy but not selling to Phil. Either way, he was kinda in the middle of it all, which ever way he chose - one person would end up disappointed. Of course Linda would be sticking by her best friend after the way Phil treated Sharon, kicking her out after she chose her son over him - I, personally, don't back anyone over this - I can understand Phil's point of view and I can understand Sharon's point of view, it's just a shame that a little child has come between them. Phil wanted to buy The Vic in the first place for Sharon, but after her changing her mind about wanting to bring up her son permanently with Phil, Phil couldn't bring himself to look at the child, let alone love him. He couldn't bring himself to love another man's baby, especially when he first believed the child was originally his. Linda did not want to sell the Vic to the man who basically chucked his wife out just because she chose her own baby over him. Mick seemed like he was being pulled from pillar to post, being demanded by Phil to sign the papers by the end of the day to then being demanded by Linda not to sell it to him. The only person he could turn to was Sharon, he needed help, he needed advice. But Sharon could only agree that Linda needed to leave the Vic and fast - otherwise there would always be a fear of her reaching for the bottle again.

I do want mention one thing though, when Phil reminisced about the time he burnt the Vic down, it brought a smile to my face, only because I remember what an epic episode that was! For those of you who don't remember, Phil was high on drugs and he was complaining to his mother, Peggy (God rest her soul!) that she loved the pub more than him, and the only way he would take it from her would be to burn it to the ground - and so he did, with him, his Mum and everyone else inside. It was such an epic moment in EastEnders, again once of the most fascinating and phenomenal moments from Steve McFadden.  

Anyway back on the subject - what an incredible ending that was! Phil turned up expecting Mick to sign the papers over to him for the Vic, only Linda was pleading for him not to. Mick then revealed that he had had a new offer from someone else, Phil literally thought he was joking as no one could've given him an offer that quick. Linda too was also confused and was eager to know who Mick had sold the pub to. Mick led them out the front and there standing behind the bar in all her glory, with Ian by her side looking as smug as ever, was Sharon! And she once again said those iconic words "Hello Phil! - What can I get you?!" Fans will remember that years earlier she said exactly the same words to Peggy when it was revealed that Sharon had taken the pub right from under Peggy's nose. She has played Phil at his own game! I do feel for Phil - that now he's lost his wife and the pub he so really wanted. I'm assuming that will mean that the game is up. Sharon has the Vic and Kayden and Phil ends up living at his home alone? I feel sorry for Phil, I did kinda want things to go his way, but in all honesty, who else truly belongs behind that bar? Who has had the longest history with the place? It would only seem right for Sharon to have it back, it was where she grew up and where she has had many many iconic Sharon moments. (Sharongate and the death of her father Dirty Den). I think it was a perfect ending for the soap to finish on.

I do feel a sense of sadness but did anyone else watch until the very end when the credits ended. The words that appeared on screen were "To Be Continued ..." That did make me feel a bit emotional but I'm looking forward to what juicy story-lines and revelations they'll be coming up with for us in the future. While the soap is off screen, I sure will be watching these upcoming documentaries and classic episodes of EastEnders. As for this blog, who knows what i'll post - I might write about the classic episodes they show or I might do my own throwbacks and perhaps write up about my favourite characters. We shall see. But it's goodbye for now and see you very soon! Thank you all! Look after yourselves and hopefully it wont be too long before our beloved soap returns! xXx

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JOHN HARTNELL, A.B. 

(1820 - 4th January 1846)

John Hartnell was born in Gillingham, Kent to Thomas Hartnell, a shipwright, and Sarah Hartnell (née Friar), and was baptised at St. Mary Magdalene Church on 16 July, 1820. The eldest of five children and from a long line of shipwrights and sailors rooted in Devon, John grew up in an area of Gillingham known as East Row, close to the River Medway and in the shadow of the Chatham Dockyard. In 1832, when John was twelve years old, his father passed away, leaving behind a widow and five young children, including John’s newborn sister, Betsy. Presumably under financial pressure, John was later apprenticed as a shoemaker under a man named Henry Sarge, and would remain in this job until late 1841.

John was quite close to his younger brother, Thomas, who had joined the Royal Navy at fifteen years old. In 1841, Thomas returned from the First Opium War in China aboard the HMS Volage, along with later Franklin Expedition Lieutenant Graham Gore, and John Strickland, possibly a cousin of the Hartnells. What followed is lost to time, but by September of 1841, John Hartnell had quit his job as a shoemaker and enlisted in the Royal Navy aboard the Volage as well. This decision may have caused a small rift between himself and his mother, as he allotted his wages to his younger sister, Mary Ann. 

Regardless, John would serve on the Volage for three years as an Ordinary Seaman under Captain William Dickson, travelling to the West Indies and finding ports of call in Canada, Jamaica, Mexico, and Barbados among others before returning home in early 1845. His time on the Volage also gives a rare descriptor of his appearance in the Description Book in 1842, as he’s described as being 5′11″, with black hair, hazel eyes, and “sallow” skin. For a young man who had rarely seen much outside of Kent, this journey must have been an exciting one, as upon his return, he - as well as Thomas Hartnell and John Strickland - wasted little time in enlisting for their next journey aboard the HMS Erebus as part of the Franklin Expedition. All three were enlisted as Able Seamen (ABs) and were healthy enough to be allowed to continue their journey past the last known sighting of the Expedition in July of 1845.

John, however, would go on to achieve accidental fame through his illness and death. By November of 1845, after the Expedition had taken its icebound quarters on Beechey Island, John had fallen deathly ill from a possible combination of tuberculosis, pneumonia, and a severe zinc deficiency. Later forensic investigation would also show that he had an infection in one of his feet, an injured ankle, a compressed cervical vertebrae, and an injured shoulder. His health rapidly deteriorated, and on the 4th of January, 1846, John Hartnell passed away at the age of 25. He was the first man on Erebus to die, and the second man of the Expedition, passing away only three days after 20-year-old lead stoker, John Torrington. John Hartnell’s body was clothed in three shirts - including one belonging to his brother, Thomas, which was embroidered with ‘T.H. 1844′ on the shirttail - and a wool cap. He was laid out on a folded blanket with his head resting on a hand-sewn pillow, and was wrapped in a shroud. His grave on Beechey Island, along with those of John Torrington and Royal Marine William Braine, would become landmarks along the search for the Franklin Expedition.

John Hartnell was exhumed once in the 1852 by Inglefield & Sutherland, again in 1984 by Owen Beattie of the University of Alberta, and once more by Beattie in 1986. The 1986 exhumation revealed John’s almost perfectly-preserved body, aside from a damaged coffin from the 1852 attempt as well as a damaged right eye and arm. He became iconic for his full head of dark hair and his supposed “angry” expression, with one researcher commenting, “This guy is spooky, the quintessential pirate. This guy is frightening.” Another wrote that he looked as though, “he were shouting his rage at dying so early in his adventure.” What struck the entire team, which included John’s great-grand nephew, was how young he had been at his death, and how ill he must have been toward the end. One of the most notable finds of his exhumation was the inverted Y-incision on his abdomen, proof that he had already been autopsied, more than likely aboard Erebus. 

While John Hartnell’s body allowed for a window to be open into the past and to help in the understanding of the fate of the Franklin Expedition, it’s important to not overlook his life as well. Contemporary sources paint the Hartnell family as tight-knit, with John being particularly close to his brother, Thomas, and sister, Mary Ann. John himself appears to have been hardworking, kind, and driven, if not a bit stubborn and accident-prone. 

Although there are few firsthand sources and none written in his hand, letters from his mother and brother, Charles, show how deeply his absence was felt. In a letter written to him and his brother by their mother, she says, “my Dear children if it is the Lord’s will may we be spared to meet on earth if not God grant we may all meet around his throne to praise him to all eternity is the Prayers of your Affectionate Mother”. In a letter dated 23 December, 1847 (over a year after John’s death), his brother Charles writes, “it is nearly three years since we parted but I hope it will not be that time before we meet again”. 

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New regulations are a matter of life and extinction for right whales

David Abel - April 20, 2019

Moments after Michael Moore launched the drone, just off the starboard side of the Rosita, a charcoal-colored fluke thrust out of the dark chop. Seconds later, a few feet away, another smaller fluke emerged.

It was a rare sign of good news for the beleaguered North Atlantic right whales, among the most endangered species on the planet. There are thought to be 411 left — down from nearly 500 in 2010 — and the scientists on this recent morning had spotted a mother and her calf, one of seven born in recent months.

Toward the bow of the 55-foot sloop, Moore was staring through an enclosed viewfinder to guide his drone to just the right spot over the whales, which have experienced a spike in deaths and a sharp drop in births. He had the tricky task of flying through a fine mist showering from their blowholes, to collect vapor samples that would help his team test for bacteria to gauge the health of the whales.

“The good news is the right whales are still out there doing their thing,” said Moore, director of the Marine Mammal Center at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. “They still have the potential to do what they have to do to survive as a species. We just have to let them do it.”

The whales’ arrival in Cape Cod Bay — about half of the overall population was recently there feeding on a vast swarm of zooplankton — coincides with another, more controversial effort to protect the species from extinction.

This week, a team of federal and state officials, scientists, fishermen, and others appointed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration plan to meet in Providence and issue formal recommendations that seek to reduce whale deaths and serious injuries by as much as 80 percent.

The recommendations, likely to be adopted by NOAA, could have a significant effect on lobstermen and other fishermen throughout the Northeast. The region’s lobster industry alone takes in more than $500 million a year, consistently making it the nation’s most valuable fishery.

The options being considered by the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team include closing more areas of the Gulf of Maine and nearby waters to lobster lines, which are considered a primary threat to right whales. Another change could require lobstermen to use significantly weaker rope that connects traps on the ocean floor to buoys on the surface — rope designed to break if a whale gets tangled in it.

Most fatalities of right whales appear to be the result of being entangled in fishing lines, scientists say. In a federal survey of right whale deaths between 2010 and 2014, scientists found that 82 percent died as a result of entanglements, which can drown them instantly or kill them slowly by making it exhausting to swim and impairing their ability to feed. The rest died from ship strikes.

Regulators have succeeded in reducing the death toll from ship strikes by moving shipping lanes away from areas where right whales travel and requiring large ships to reduce speeds at certain times of the year, scientists say.

But previous measures to reduce entanglements — such as requirements that lines connecting lobster traps be weighted so they sink to the seafloor or use weak links so they snap if snagged by a whale — have largely failed.

As a result, federal officials are now considering more drastic action, such as what their counterparts in Canada have done recently. Canadian officials required a host of closures after 12 right whales were found to have died in 2017, some as a result of entanglements in snow crab lines in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The regulations prevent fishermen who catch snow crabs and lobster from setting their traps when right whales are present.

NOAA now estimates that fishing lines kill or seriously injure between five and nine right whales a year. The real number is hard to know because about 60 percent of right whale deaths are unobserved, agency officials say.

In a recent letter to members of the Take Reduction Team, coordinator Colleen Coogan warned that its proposals could prove painful to fishermen.

“We know this target is daunting, but it is necessary to ensure the recovery of the North Atlantic right whale population,” she wrote.

Mike Pentony, the regional administrator of NOAA, said he hoped the team would “assist us in taking the important steps necessary to reverse the decline of this iconic species.”

Lobstermen throughout the region, however, have expressed deep concerns about the possible closures and other regulations.

In Massachusetts, lobstermen from Plymouth to Provincetown say they have borne the brunt of previous regulations and fear additional government requirements could hurt their ability to make a living.

Since 2014, NOAA has banned lobstermen from setting traps in Cape Cod Bay between Feb. 1 and April 30, or until right whales leave the area. Many of the lobstermen complain that the ban also effectively keeps them from fishing in January and May because they have to spend weeks removing and then resetting their traps.

Other closures prevent fishing in the Great South Channel, a vast bottom southeast of Chatham, between April 1 and June 30 when whales frequent those waters.

“We are looking at drastic changes coming our way,” said John Haviland, president of the South Shore Lobster Fishermen’s Association, who has spent 43 years fishing, mainly out of Marshfield.

Haviland said he has lost significant business to the existing closures.

“It causes not just economic hardship. For a lot of guys, it causes emotional or mental hardship.”

Many lobstermen feel they have been unfairly blamed for the deaths of right whales. They hope the government will find ways for them to continue fishing.

“If there are additional closures, an awful lot of guys will be hurting,” said Dave Casoni, who has fished out of Sandwich for 45 years.

Some lobstermen already lose as much as $20,000 a month because of the existing closures, he said.

While many lobstermen in Maine have benefited from record catches in recent years — the value of the landings there is now about three times what it was in 2000 — others further to the south have been struggling with more modest catches and rising costs for bait and fuel.

“For me, it’s a matter of just hanging in there,” said Casoni, 75. “But for the younger guys in the business, there’s a real question about whether they can continue making a living doing this work.”

Agency officials and scientists on the team said they recognize the threat of additional regulations to the industry.

Many of them have been hoping that new technology will ultimately enable lobstermen to fish with remotely activated devices that would raise traps to the surface.

One option the team is considering is whether some lobstermen could be permitted to use such ropeless fishing systems in closed areas, providing an incentive to experiment with the new technology.

“The situation cries for an innovative approach, and from my point of view, ropeless fishing is the best idea out there,” said Charles “Stormy” Mayo, a member of the Take Reduction Team and director of the Right Whale Ecology Program at the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown.

Many lobstermen, however, say the technology remains clunky and too expensive to be a practical solution. With as many as 800 traps per lobsterman, the equipment could cost tens of thousands of dollars, they say.

While the fishermen and environmental advocates debate how to protect right whales, scientists this month have been taking advantage of their arrival in Cape Cod Bay. On a recent clear afternoon, a team aboard a Center for Coastal Studies plane counted 221 whales, distinguishing them by blotch-like calluses that form distinctive marks on their heads.

Meanwhile, on his boat in the bay, Moore flew his drone above the surfacing whales, taking pictures to measure their lengths and widths and collecting blow samples.

On another boat, Lisa Conger, a NOAA biologist, led a team of researchers taking biopsies of right whales. Using retrievable darts, they were able to collect tissue samples from the mother and calf that had recently arrived in the bay, vital information that helps scientists monitor calf survival rates.

Across the horizon, scores of whales were breaching the surface and belly flopping with a huge splash. Then they disappeared below to feed on their tiny prey.

“I’ve been doing this since the early ’90s, and it’s still awe inspiring,” Conger said. “You have to take your head out of the research for a bit and appreciate it. It’s a spectacle that never gets old.”