#C-Pillar Trim

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[liviawildrose]

𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟏𝟎𝟏

by an indian baddie aka me

CHAPTER I: YOUR HAIR IS SACRED

in Vedic tradition, hair is not just beauty. it’s shakti i.e energy.

it is linked to your ojas (vital essence), prana (life force), and karmic imprint.

✨ hair is fed by blood. nourished by food. protected by ritual.

✨ if you dishonor your hair, it reflects back to you in lifelessness, dullness, and breakage.

CHAPTER II: HAIR TYPE + AYURVEDA BASICS

your hair type depends on your dosha your body’s energy blueprint.

you might be a blend of two, but your dominant dosha tells your root story.

CHAPTER III: THE HAIR CARE ROUTINE

the 3 pillars of Indian hair care are:

1. OILING (SNEHAN)

non-negotiable. sacred. ancestral.

why oil?

it nourishes the roots, strengthens follicles, prevents dryness, boosts circulation, heals the scalp, and even calms the mind.

best oils (based on your dosha):

Vata Sesame oil + Brahmi + Ashwagandha

Pitta Coconut oil + Amla + Bhringraj

Kapha Mustard oil + Neem + Triphala

How to oil:

• warm the oil gently (like body temp)

• apply to scalp with fingertips (do not dump oil)

• massage in circular motions for 5–10 minutes (stimulates growth)

• braid hair loosely before bed

• leave overnight, wash next morning

• oil 2–3x a week, minimum

2. CLEANSING (SNAN)

use herbal shampoos or make your own:

Ancient Shampoo Recipe (Reetha + Shikakai):

• soak reetha, shikakai, amla overnight

• boil until water darkens

• cool, strain, use as shampoo

• lathers naturally, cleans without stripping

alternative: use mild natural shampoo 2–3x/week

do NOT overwash. strip oils = scalp goes crazy = breakage, dryness

3. MASKING (LEPA/PAK)

a weekly mask = food for your hair.

classic ayurvedic hair mask (for all doshas):

• 2 tbsp amla powder

• 1 tbsp brahmi

• 1 tbsp hibiscus powder or paste

• 1 tbsp fenugreek (methi) powder

• 3 tbsp yogurt or aloe vera gel

• few drops of rosemary or lavender oil

→ mix into thick paste, apply root to tip

→ leave for 30–45 mins, rinse thoroughly

weekly mask = growth + strength + shine

CHAPTER IV: THE DIET OF HAIR GODDESSES

your hair is made of keratin, a protein.

but to build it, you need amino acids, iron, zinc, omega-3s, biotin, and B vitamins.

EAT THIS EVERYDAY:

• soaked almonds, black raisins, figs, dates

• moong dal, rajma, kala chana, lentils

• amla (raw, juice or candy) = vitamin C bomb

• curry leaves + sesame seeds + flax seeds

• ghee (1 tsp daily) = ojas builder

• beetroot + spinach = iron + folate

• coconut, soaked walnuts, chia seeds

• plant-based protein + zinc + B-complex

• water — 2.5–3L daily (hydrated scalp = happy roots)

every strand of hair grows from your blood. clean blood = beautiful hair.

DO NOT EAT / DRINK:

• fried foods (inflammatory)

• excess white sugar (weakens follicles)

• too much dairy (triggers dandruff, scalp acne)

• aerated drinks

• ice cold water (weakens agni = slower hair growth)

• alcohol (dehydrates and blocks minerals)

CHAPTER V: HERBS + HAIR MAGIC

7 HERBS FOR HAIR GROWTH:

1. Bhringraj — “the king of hair” (reverses greying, thickens)

2. Amla — high vit C, shiny hair, stops fall

3. Brahmi — calms stress = less fall

4. Hibiscus — boosts volume and strength

5. Fenugreek (Methi) — stops fall, smoothens

6. Ashwagandha — hormonal balance, regrowth

7. Neem — anti-dandruff, clears scalp infections

drink these as teas, take as supplements, or use in masks/oils

CHAPTER VI: LITTLE ANCIENT TIPS THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

• never comb wet hair (breakage alert)

• always sleep on satin/silk pillowcase

• braid hair loosely before bed

• rinse hair with rice water or fermented tea 1x week for shine

• avoid hot showers on scalp (lukewarm only)

• cover hair in harsh wind/sun

• trim split ends every 2–3 months

• avoid overstyling / heating (or use heat protectants always)

[peoniesandflowers]

Geta ABC Headcanons

NSFW under the cut!

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex) When the deed was done, Geta would quickly get his desired relief and make it known that he wanted to be left alone. He is someone that is not particularly interested in cuddling or pillow talks, so he only started doing it as you two saw each other more frequently.

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s) He likes his torso and chest since he has been able to sculpture it. But for his partner, his favourite would be their neck, the sensation of it beneath his lips and nails drives him to madness.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically) He likes to come outside, since to him is a way of marking another person without other risks. As you two grow closer, tho, he will start coming inside too, saying how much he wants you to get pregnant.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs) One morning, both of you were having breakfast on his room, and you licked some honey from your fingers, making him have an idea. Next thing you know, his tongue is all over your body, licking you clean after he poured threads of honey all over your skin.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?) He has plenty of experience on what he likes since he has had a few lovers, so you'll need to be patient to let him learn about what you like.

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying) Loooves to see you on your knees looking up at him, even if it's just resting your head on his lap. He also likes you riding him so he can suck on your nipples and play with your ass.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.) He might tease you and make you chuckle at first, but he loves to get serious all of a sudden, making you unable to do anything else but moan.

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.) He trims and takes care of it, but won't fully shave down there.

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect) At first, he isn't that much thoughtful of how "attentive" he is being, only making sure you also cum (because he wants to hold certain reputation) but as time goes by he gets more heated with you, enjoying every part of your body.

In a similar way, even when he confesses that he is interested in you, he wont pamper you with compliments, saying only what he finds enough. He wont either like it if you try to overcompliment him; only enjoying when you point out something that its too obvius to deny. As time go by and you see each other more and more, he becomes sweeter and more delicate, paying more atenttion to you and also enjoying any sweet words you have for him.

J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon) Why should he pleasure himself when he has slaves and concubines? Same thing even when you are together.

He will order someone to find you and get you and either try to be subtle and seduce you or just admit how much he needs you.

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks) He is always the dominant one.

He does not have to be it all the time, but even though he can be soft, gentle and charming, he is not going to be submissive. Being that said, taunt him and degrade him juuust enough, and you won't be able to walk for a week.

He also enjoys a bit of pain, so scratch his back, hold his neck tight and bite his hand when he muffles you, he will let you know how much he loves it.

L = Location (favorite places to do the do) He has a bit of a public/thrill of being found out fantasy, and has been found in very precarious places. Behind a pillar here, a small, hidden room there. If you even suggest riding him on his throne, you won't be able to even walk up there because of how fast he will carry you on his shoulder to get there.

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going) This man is easy to pursue if you know how to talk to him. Bat your eyelashes a little and say that you miss him and that's enough for him.

At the same time, tease him and taunt him about how you are not sure if he will be able to do something (like making you cum) and his ego will do the rest.

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs) Not being in control is a huge no for him, so, for example, tying him down will only happen if he trusts that you will do only things he likes and wants.

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.) He is not really used to give since he hasn't really bothered about other people's pleasure, but if you know how to push his buttons and say something like "yeah, it's okay, you can't be good at everything" to tease him how XYZ lover did it so much better, he will get to town. The only thing, I feel like he will get impatient, so at firts he will only do it when he knows it can make you come quick; once he get the trick on how to make you scream his name he will make sure everyone knows how good of a lover he can be.

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.) He loves a fast pace, specially if he can either see or hear how you bounce on him. As you too meet more often, he can get more lovey-dovey but it aaaalways gets up getting heated and fast.

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.) He loves them, both for how risky they can get and how fast he can make you come.

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.) He is the one suggesting stuff to you and just seeing if you are okay with it. About what he suggests, i would leave it up to y'all.

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?) 2 to 3 if it has been a short while. 4 and even 5 if he has been a long time since he could have you. It will leave him panting and sweaty, enjoying the mess that he has made of you.

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?) i dead ass feel like it will make him jealous 💀💀💀 like he would say something like "you are only allowed to come on my dick" or something like that

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease) He usually won't do it in public or social situations since he has scold his brother for such manners before.

If you two are alone, he may lay down on the same sofa where you are seated and trace his fingers on your skin softly, both to just feel you and make you remember that he can just do that and more if he wanted to.

If you decide to tease him in private, he would like to see how far you are able to get it through. But tease him too much, and he will make you beg to come, leaving you on the edge.

Pray for your soul of you decide to tease him outside the bedroom.

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.) He gets loud. He moans he grunts he huffs a d he swears.

W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character) He has a very sensitive neck. Kiss it softly and you'll swear you heard him purr just right before he throws you to the bed.

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes) 10,5 cm, thick, and a small mole on the right side of his crotch

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?) He can do good for 4 days without neither sex nor masturbation, then he either pleases himself or takes you, whatever he can do at that moment.

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards) At first he would come, turn around and sleep. Now he cuddles you a little and checks that you are okey before falling sleep.

More headcanons:

Caracalla's ABC (NSFW)

Commodus' ABC (NSFW)

Maximus' ABC (NSFW)

[wheelsgoroundincircles]

1974 Pontiac Grand Ville

1974 Pontiac Grand Ville

1974 Pontiac Grand Ville

The Pontiac Grand Ville is a full-size car that was a sub-series trim package for the Pontiac Bonneville from 1971 to 1975, which had served as Pontiac's top-trim model since 1958 while remaining below the top level Pontiac Grand Prix

The Bonneville name remained but was now downgraded, and in effect replaced the Pontiac Executive. The Grand Ville and Bonneville shared a number of trim and design elements that distinguished them from the Catalina, and the 1971-72 Grand Villes were built on a stretched-wheelbase version of the GM "B" platform that nevertheless had identical interior dimensions to all other full-size Pontiacs.

In addition to more luxurious interior trimmings, the Grand Ville had distinctive chrome trim at the front and rear to set it apart from the rest of the Pontiac line. Between 1971 and 1974 Grand Ville hardtops featured more upright "formal" C-pillar and backlight treatments that were similar to those found on contemporary GM "C" platform cars (Oldsmobile Ninety Eight and Buick Electra) and not shared with the Bonneville or Catalina. For 1974 only, the Grand Ville had unique parking lights which wrapped around the corner of the front fender. The car was often sold with deluxe appearance options, such as sport wheels and vinyl tops. Rear fender skirts were featured on the 1973 to 1975 models.

Standard equipment on Grand Ville models included a 455 cubic-inch V8 (for 1975, a 400 cubic-inch V8 was standard and the 455 optional), Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission, power steering and power front disc brakes. Popular options included air conditioning, power windows and driver's seat, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, AM/FM stereo with tape deck and much more. One of the rarest options available on Grand Villes and other full-sized Pontiacs during this period was the adjustable brake and accelerator pedals offered from 1974 to 1976.

The Grand Ville enjoyed moderate success from 1971 to 1973. However, the oil crisis of late 1973 and early 1974 led to gasoline shortages, long lines at filling stations, and high fuel prices. These factors sharply cut into full-sized car sales in 1974 as buyers moved towards smaller cars. For 1975, the Grand Ville became the Grand Ville Brougham and included more standard equipment than in previous years, such as power windows and a carpeted trunk. This would be the final year for the Grand Ville series, which included Pontiac's last convertible until 1983. For 1976, the Grand Ville nameplate was dropped and the lineup was renamed Bonneville Brougham, returning that nameplate back to its former full-size top trim level status.

Grand Ville convertibles were rare, with production never exceeding 5,000 units per year during the model run. From 1973 to 1975 the Grand Ville was Pontiac's only full-size convertible offering; 1971 and 1972 full-size Pontiac convertibles were offered in the entry level Catalina line as well. (There were no convertible Bonnevilles after the 1970 model year.) The rarest of the Grand Ville convertibles was the 1971 model with just under 1,800 examples built. The 1975 model was the most plentiful with just over 4,500 cars built, as being the final year of production increased demand. The Grand Ville convertible had the lowest production amongst its corporate cousins, the Oldsmobile 88 Royale, Buick Centurion and the Chevrolet Caprice Classic convertible lines.

Starting with 1973 through 1975 the Grand Ville was offered as a station wagon as the Grand Safari.

[kooberryfields4ever]

of course first post has to be nsfw blog rite of passage…… my take on the nsfw alphabet :3 gonna go thru and edit a bunch of fics to start posting but until then have this !!!!! been thinking long and hard abt heeseung&02z …….. needed to get this off my chest rly

content warnings : major nsfw under the cut, cumplay, masturbation, piv sex, etc etc

MDNI !

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)

i don’t see heeseung as swaying particularly dominant/submissive…… not necessarily vanilla but almost lazy in the way he has sex so i don’t see aftercare being a big deal to him

ofc expect the bare minimum: cleans u up, helps change the sheets, kisses n cuddles

heavy on the cleans them up.. ..… …. can’t help but think abt how much heeseung LOVES to see his partner covered in his cum, whether he finishes on ur chest, ur belly, ur thighs or ur pussy doesn’t matter to him he just loves to see it🤤🤤🤤….. .. … so yeah cleaning u up is a necessity almost every time

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

fav part of himself is his hands…… do i even need to elaborate

just loves touching his partner and why else would he find any other body part as good as his hands when his other body parts can’t grab a handful of ur tits/ass ????

fav part of his partner’s is drum roll plz………….. their tummy

when he’s eating u out he just can’t help but reach out n press his fingers into ur hips n his thumb into ur belly….. .. though he loves to cum anywhere on u his all time favourite is ur tummy, could get him hard again easily if he sees his cum pooling in and around ur bellybutton urrtgghhhhg

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

i literally cannot see heeseung not loving cumplay . like come on

self-admitted jealous type ……… yeah it’s over ur getting painted with his cum and fucked full if u even so much as mention another man

messy with it, loves cumming inside but give him the opportunity to pull out and finish somewhere he can rly see it and it’s a done deal

D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

watches league of legends porn . it’s miss fortune …. not elaborating.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

i reckon he’s experienced enough to know what goes where and all that ….. would probs be able to be vocal abt what he likes

i can’t see him getting much time in his schedule to explore his sexuality much so count jacking off and enjoying subgenres of porn as a pillar for experience as well

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)

missionary DONT YAWN. just loves being able to bury his head in ur tits and fuck u slow and hard until he cums … and then guess what ……. ur tummy is right there

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

i’d say he can be a bit of a goofball, i don’t see him taking sex too seriously

not necessarily the type to just crack jokes during but not opposed to having a giggle if one of u makes a silly noise or if someone walks in

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

trims but isn’t too fussed about it really, makes him feel manly when he sees his full bush. occasional groomer of the pubes

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

can be super romantic if he rly rly misses u but idk i don’t see heeseung as the sentimental romantic type much…… likes sex cos it feels good and its an excuse to look at ur tits

J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon)

frequent enough . he is a libra after all

probs the type to get a bit bored on his day off and have a wank after going 3/11 on a league game

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

cum cum cum cum cum cum cum

like idk heeseung seems sooo messy to me during sex like if he eats u out he wants to see u dripping onto the sheets nd i don’t need to mention the cumming on ur body thing again ….

L = Location (favorite places to do the do)

his bed, he likes it best when ur both a little tired but too horny to sleep so he can just push ur panties to the side and slip in to fuck u slow until ur cumming around him

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

ur boobies . whether they’re out or under a shirt or small or big he just loves seeing them…. plays with ur nipples while u scroll on ur phone in bed, maybe pulls up ur shirt n sucks on them until he makes himself too horny to stop n he has to fuck u (and paint ur tits white)

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

anything too public … likes having u to himself and when ur in the privacy of his bedroom/dorm he gets to make u all dirty, he can’t do that without getting arrested in public unfortunately ://

probs hard dom stuff …. maybe not too shy for a spank here and there but the idea of being rly dominant or degrading u or tying u up etc is just not for him

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

loves receiving, he gets to cum on ur face and tits which is always a bonus👍

not a selfish lover but definitely gets bored of giving head sometimes …. thinks quite literally with his dick like he needs to see it stuffed in u

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

i think heeseung is generally slow and sensual but if u asked he could fuck u faster n harder

he just loves how u clench when his strokes r slow and deep nd he can press against ur cervix without bruising u and ruining the fun

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

quickies are not his forté ! he’s definitely not opposed to them but he prefers being able to take his time…. quickies mean sensible cumming and heeseung would rather wait…..

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

i cannot see him as a risk taker at all, riskiest he would go is having u bounce on his cock in the living room while nobody else is home, but even then he’s just thinking abt how close his bedroom is and how easy it’d be to pick u up while ur impaled on his dick nd take u to bed :((

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

a sturdy 2 rounds if u guys haven’t fucked for a little while, he’s still young his refractory period is in training !!!!

particularly statistically more likely to want a round 2 if he’s a) not tired and b) can see his cum plastered somewhere on ur body (source is my thalamus) …… drives him crazy nd makes him almost desperate to fill u up as well

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

got gifted a fleshlight one time for his birthday but it’s just stayed tucked away in his wardrobe…. tried it once and it was just not as good as the real deal

would be open to using a toy on u for the sole reason that it might make u squirt and he is desperate to see u get that messy

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

gives in instantly . u just need to whip out a titty and he is a goner…. very very weak willed man…..

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

main vocalist like …. do i need to say more

prettiest softest moans uve ever heard ….. breathing into ur chest and whispering how close he is and how bad he needs to fill u up into ur ear

not loud enough for anyone but u to hear tho…. but that’s fine bc u like being able to have him all to urself ^.^

W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character)

can picture him getting randomly horny while playing games while u lay on his bed …. pulls off his headphones to face u and asks u so nicely to come suck his cock while he plays … and of course u do because how could u say no to that face :(( he ends up losing his lane and going afk at base because he’s too busy watching u swallow his entire length like a pro . sorry to his team but the 15 minute afk ban was so worth it

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

not huge but not small, average

a good 5.5 with some juicy balls

circumcised 🙏

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

pretty high but not in the way that its hard to control …… like he just kind of just always wants u

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

after he cleans u up he’s out like a light …… good luck tryna get him to wake up

just accept that ur tits are his pillow for the next 7 hours as he sleeps

[charminglygrouped]

One of the Angle Views of the Rotunda at Vauxhall when Fitted as a Hindoo Temple, pen and watercolour, early / mid-19th century. Museum of London

[By 1790] all traces of the old curvaceous Rococo forms had disappeared [from the Rotunda at Vauxhall] in favour of the more restrained lines of neoclassicism. The Rotunda's new face was a fashionable blue and yellow-striped tent supported by pilasters in the form of bound birch rods or fasces of the Roman Republic:

[...] The principle improvements in this elegant scene of festivity, were of a temporary nature and consisted of the Rotunda, as last year, being transformed into a Pavilion, but more numerous and magnificent in its decorations. The roof comprising upwards of 1500 yards of blue silk, was drawn up in the form of a tent, supported by fluted pillars, richly gilt and bound round with broad satin ribbons, in resemblance of the Roman Fasces; round the top hung a valance of blue silk; on a petticoat of yellow silk, each highly ornamented with broad silver embossed lace and tassels, and pendant from them curtains of blue and yellow silk, also fringed, was drawn up in festoons, and tied to pillars with silver cords, leaving spaces, in which were placed several martial and musical trophies happily adapted and executed.

This lavish use of fabric with all its trimmings led various commentators to disregard the classical allusions and to compare the new appearance with the opulence of the Orient, renaming the room the 'Persian Pavilion'. However, being Vauxhall this 'confusion of Roman, British and Turkish ornaments' was far outweighed by the overall appearance which was so brilliant that it 'would scarcely offend even an antiquarian'."

After several seasons of advertising what was now commonly known as the Eastern Tent, the Rotunda once again needed to be re-invented. For the season of 1811 the proprietor of Vauxhall adopted a different but equally exotic theme. A new Indian look was achieved with very little effort by removing the faded silk hangings, giving new faces to the columns and adding some appropriate theatre scenery to the ceiling and walls:

Considerable alteration has been made since last season…. This beautiful receptacle forms a magnificent Hindoo Temple. The roof represents a clear sky, with lattice work well designed. A chandelier of immense size descends from the centre, which illumines a variety of Indian scenery, palm trees, &c. painted en fresque. The Hindoo Idol, or a tribute of the sea, appears in the costume peculiar to Hindostan, kneeling on a golden fish. The figure is supported by Indian pillars, surmounted by elephant heads.

A small watercolour in the Museum of London [above] shows a similar scene, although certain differences imply that the anonymous artist captured a later interpretation of the 1811 Hindoo Temple. However, the original Indian Tent was a particularly short-lived decoration. The alterations had been flimsily executed and were unable to disguise the fact that the Rotunda had once again become a rather sad affair, much in need of refurbishment in order to be presentable for the opening of the 1812 season.

— Melanie Doderer-Winkler, Magnificent entertainments: temporary architecture for Georgian festivals, 2013 (pp. 91-3)

[f1mike28]

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The topstitching in the floor mats also features copper-coloured contrasts. In the centre console, the edition badge "1 of 130" confirms the car's limited-edition status. Other individual features include the "AMG Edition" insert on the steering wheel and the pre-configured ambient light in a copper colour.

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[cyikess]

SoL and Going Where No-One Has Gone Before

(by which i mean i was fucking around and finding out)

this is like, really long, so its under the cut. also theres IDs for every image in the alt text :]

Part One: Escaping the Prologue

its actually not that hard. just replace the WAA_ID with another location. i wasnt able to go anywhere though, even if i had the map. heading to the edges of the level and hitting E just did a quick fade and put me back to the same location. i COULD go inside the lighthouse, but couldnt ask about the compass. it simply Wasnt An Option.

works anywhere too. (for the record, i tried placing myself behind the bars, but you just get immediately teleported out. this is probably because the courtyard is actually a seperate level, which i didnt realize until i checked)

AM I?

Part Two: To Beat The Final Boss unfortunately, despite trying to copy the pillar destruction flags, i was unable to actually ENTER the lab.

the doors locked too, so theres no way im- wait. phasing through solid steel, you say?

one ctrl+c ctrl+v later...

HA! Now to just talk to Murray and...

Hmm. That could be an issue. ...or not! by just talking to him again i got the prompt to throw the bomb, which meant we're HOME FREE BABY YEAHHH-

Ah. Softlock. unfortunately, no matter what flags i tried to add, i couldnt get past this screen. i tried to copy the location from another file again, but because it doesnt save your file beyond the lab, theres no way i can access the level name for the final arena right now. if i actually HAD the files, i could, but for now, this is a lost cause. no prologue final bosses for us :(

Part Three: Classless Comedy while i can't beat the final boss right now, i can still mess around when i don't have a class. ive got a couple questions in mind, particularly what happens when i trigger a rival-related event when i Don't Have One.

first, I would go to see who would show up in the fridge factory.

Uh. Guys? Hello?

i quickly realized i was a day early, and therefore gluck and the mob wont show up until tomorrow. so using the twilight zone, i took myself out of the prologue and on day one, and went to go look...

there's nobody there. ill be real, i was expecting a game crash, but this games pretty good about handling those. i simply got... nothing! absolutely nobody. i just answered until the menu went away, and i could continue on as normal. weird.

more placeholder text. i think its funny that its called [state longboss] :p i did record this but its not easy for me to trim the videos but when you try to start either fight on day 2 or day 4 the character stops on the map before going straight back without a word. you can then continue on as normal. in the file this counted as the rival fight so... i guess you just skip it. cause you dont have one.

as for the fights on day 6, well... you cant access the government buildings. because you dont have a class, you dont have access to any of them. so no rivals! like, at all.

But nobody came...

(this is a softlock theres an invisible wall and no way to get around)

(oh, and another thing. now that i was out of the prologue, i tried to fight the final boss again. it didnt work. i dunno if i did something wrong or if its not having a class)

Part Four: Where Do We Go Next?

a return to the start in the form of teleporting to prologue locations. when i sent myself to the bus, it started the cutscene again. that was interesting nothing really groundbreaking though. just proof that its possible.

i tried going to the cricket ship as a human but unfortunately i think your model just automatically changes as long as youre in that area. i DID find a value that changes the way they say your name though so thats cool

and, finally, as a bonus:

magazine.

[seriously-nobody]

Love's Dark Afflictions

Chapter 11

Warnings: Romance, mention of blood, mention of suicide, insecurity

Preface: Mostly warm fuzzies this chapter. Hope y'all like it!

An hour later you arrive at an overgrown iron fence. “I do apologize for the mess. It's been quite a while since any mortals have set foot here.” He says halting at an ornate iron gate with two brick pillars topped with lanterns on each side. You pass by one of the pillars and see a plaque with a golden monogram that reads C-M. You question in your mind if this was his manor. “Yes, this was my estate when I was mortal, but alas it falls into disrepair with no living servants to keep it.” Alistair dismounts and tears away vines that hold the gate shut. He walks you through the courtyard and ties your horse to a bronze hitching post in the shape of a bat with outstretched wings. “I hope the interior is to your liking.” He walks up the stairs to a set of mahogany double doors.

They open on their own, swinging in as if there were invisible servants opening them. ‘Is this place haunted too?’ You think. “Only by my former servants.” He answers walking in and looking around. The gold and crystal chandelier above you lights and slowly the gas lamps in the foyer turn on one by one, illuminating the interior. He walks you into the foyer to give you a better look. The walls are charcoal black with gold leaf trim. A red velvet carpet flows down a grand black staircase like a river of blood. The railings are made entirely out of gold, connecting at the bottom with two golden roaring lion banisters on either side. ‘The architecture is immaculate.’ You think looking around at the beautiful black and gold theming. “Thank you, I had it redesigned to my liking when I inherited it.” He smiles warmly.

“I suppose I should let you have your body back.” Alistair clears your throat. He closes your eyes and takes a deep breath in. You release your breath slowly and feel his presence in your mind leave with it. You open your eyes and find him standing beside you. “Everything feels alright? Any pain anywhere? I know possession can be quite hard on some mortals.” Alistair asks, cupping your cheek. “Yes, I'm alright, just weak.” You place your hand over his in reassurance. “I know a place you can rest.” You nod and take a step forward. You stumble, underestimating your weakness, but Alistair catches you. “Allow me to guide you.” He slithers his arm around your waist and helps you up the grand staircase.

He brings you to a large mahogany door. Carved on the door is the face of a horned demon with pointed ears and slicked back hair. Its mouth agape, showing two sharp fangs, frozen in silent laughter as snakes pour out from beneath its collar. Their bodies intertwine and weave together to form a ring with a skull at the bottom of it. Within the ring it reads ‘Master Crump’ in gold. This must be Alistair's bedroom. The door opens by itself and Alistair helps you inside. The gas lamps inside are dim and the glass coverings are tinted red, making it easy on your eyes and the slight pain at your temples. The red carpeting bleeds further into the room, softening your footsteps. You shuffle in and Alistair sets you on the end of a very large bed with black silk sheets. He walks to the head of the bed to fluff the red silk pillows and pull back the sheets for you.

Optional smut

You look around the room and find a large portrait hung on the wall. “Alistair?” You beacon him. “Yes, darling?” He floats over to your side on the bed. “Is that what you looked like when you were a mortal?” You ask pointing to the portrait of the wall. He looks at the portrait and grimaces. He looks away, his expression saddening. “Indeed. I'm sorry you must see me as I am now. My mortal form was corrupted when I crossed over. I suppose as punishment for my misdeeds in life.” He hangs his head. “I think you look rather dashing.” You tilt your head at him. “I used to…” He keeps his head down. “I meant now.” You bump his shoulder. He looks at you in confusion. “But this form is- I'm old, frail, and monstrous.” He looks between your eyes searching for answers. Your expression softens and you take his hand in yours. “You’re more handsome to me now than in that portrait.” You cup his cheek. “You mean so much more to me than your appearance, Alistair.” You kiss him and he melts into your touch. “You bewilder me with your strangeness, mortal.” He says warmly.

“I have something I'd like to give to you.” He says getting off the bed and floating over to his wardrobe.“It's something I cherished in life.” He opens a drawer and picks something out of it. He floats back to you with a closed fist. “May I?” He asks, gesturing to your hand. You lift your hand to him and he takes it. He gently slides a gold ring onto your middle finger. The centerpiece, a black diamond skull with gold teeth and rubies inlaid into the eye sockets. “It's absolutely gorgeous.” You marvel at its intricate design. “There's one small, hidden detail just here.” He says and presses a small golden button on the side of the ring. The skull’s mouth opens and a small blade springs out of it, surprising you a little. “What an interesting contraption.” You say, your mind flooding with ideas of how to use it. “I thought you might like it.” He smiles at you. You press the button again and the blade retracts and the jaw of the skull snaps shut. You look up at Alistair and his expression is the softest and most warm you have ever seen on him. You smile, feeling the happiest you have felt in a very long time.

Tears prick at the corners of your eyes as you take his face in your hands and pull him to you, kissing him. “I love it. Thank you.” You say, holding him close. He places his hand over one of yours, smoothing his thumb over your knuckles. “I hate to ruin the moment but…” He pauses, sadness filling his eyes. “Are you still set on killing yourself today?” He asks. “I think I can put up with the mortal realm for a little while longer. If that's alright with you.” You say smiling at him. “Of course, darling. The last thing I want is for you to be unhappy in my realm.” He says. You check the clock on the nightstand beside the bed, you have a few more hours left before you have to head back.

“You can rest here for the time being. Don't worry about the servant, he can't reach you here.” He says guiding you to the head of the bed. “Thank you, Alistair. For all that you've done for me.” You yawn. Your eyelids become heavy with the promise of sound sleep. “Don't worry about it,” He cuddles up next to you, pulling up the blankets and covering you both. “Thank me later. For now, rest your head, you need it.” He says and your eyelids slowly close. “I love you…” You mumble sleepily. “I love you too, darling.” He kisses your forehead and you drift off into dreamless sleep.

Chapter 13

[unicausnews]

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[proseotube]

Chrysler, Lincoln and BMW recall over 500,000 vehicles Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls including notifications for more than 250,000 Chrysler vehicles. Do you want to see if a recall was issued on your car? If the car is not listed below, the owner can either check the USA Today Automotive Recall database or search the NHTSA database to search for new recalls. The NHTSA website allows you to search for recalls based on the vehicle’s identification number (VIN). Here’s what you need to know about the vehicle recall issued by NHTSA from June 23rd to June 29th: Chrysler recalls Pacifica and Voyager vehicles for the wrong side airbag Chrysler reminded me of certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles as the side airbags may be broken. Curtain airbags on the right and left sides of the recalled vehicle may have improperly sealed seams and do not maintain pressure according to NHTSA. The dealer will inspect and replace the side curtain airbags for free. The first notice describing the safety risk will be sent on June 30th, and a follow-up letter will be sent when the remedy is developed. Affected vehicles: 250,651 Lincolns recalls the removal of the trim The Ford Motor Company reminded me of a particular 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator car. NHTSA says the recalled vehicle has rear door window bars and c-pillar trim, which is insufficiently glued, so the trim may be off the car while driving. Dealers are to repair or replace non-compatible trims for free. The first notice describing the safety risk will be sent on July 28th, and a follow-up letter will be sent when the remedy is developed. Affected vehicles: 132,914 BMW recalls a vehicle with a broken software BMW reminded the vehicle as it could drive motor software that would cause loss of driving force. Affected vehicles include: 2022-2025 I4 2022-2024 IX 2023-2024 i7 2024 I5 Drive power loss occurs when the software incorrectly detects “double separation conditions” and causes a shutdown of the high voltage system as a fail-safe measurement. The software can be updated free of charge in the air or by the dealer. The owner’s notification letter will be mailed on August 5th. Affected vehicles: 70,852 Chevrolet vehicles reminded of brake fluid leakage General Motors recalls certain Chevrolet trucks as brake fluid leaks can cause electrical shorts. 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD trucks may have a brake pressure sensor assembly that is covered under the recall, causing fluid to leak into the brake pressure switch to cause shorter ones. Owners of recalled vehicles are advised to park outside the structure until the recall repairs are complete. The dealer is to replace the affected part for free. The first notice describing the safety risk will be sent on July 28th, and a follow-up letter will be sent when the remedy is developed. Affected vehicles: 62,468 Kias recalls the broken back camera Kia reminded me of a specific 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicle as the circuit board on the rear camera was damaged and the image of the rear camera was not displayed. According to the recall report, the damage is caused by voltage surges in the back camera power circuit. The dealer will replace the rear camera for free, and owner notifications will be mailed on August 19th. Affected vehicles: 11,327 Subaru reminds me of the Forester, a loose child seat bolt Subaru reminded me of a certain 2025 Forester as the anchor bolts on the child seat could loosen. According to the recall report, inadequately tightened bolts may have been caused by inadequate work instructions. The dealer inspects the anchor bolts on the child seat and tightens them if necessary – free of charge. The notification will be mailed on August 15th. Affected vehicles: 2,938 The post Chrysler, Lincoln and BMW recall over 500,000 vehicles appeared first on US-NEA. Tags and categories: Economy via WordPress https://ift.tt/qBXMw3h June 30, 2025 at 12:04PM

[tmzcomng]

Ford recalls 133K SUVs over loose parts that can detach while driving

Ford is recalling nearly 133,000 SUVs over two parts that can detach while the car is in motion, potentially causing a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim, which is located near the back windows, may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to break loose…

[buzznovahub]

Ford recalls 133K SUVs over loose parts that can detach while driving

Ford is recalling nearly 133,000 SUVs over two parts that can detach while the car is in motion, potentially causing a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim, which is located near the back windows, may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to break loose…

[educationalblogmit]

Adobe Photoshop Course: A Complete Guide

Introduction

One of the most trusted tools in the creative industry is Adobe Photoshop which offers limitless possibilities for photo editing and graphic design. So, irrespective of whether you are just starting or planning to get launched as a professional, this blog would help you to uncover the basics of Photoshop, its tools, and how can you master them.

Overview of Adobe Photoshop for Beginners

In this Adobe Photoshop Course you will learn how to edit, manipulate and create beautiful looking images. Whether you're creating digital paintings, or you'd like to touch up photographs, Photoshop is the ideal program to test your creativity.

Pillars of Adobe Photoshop

Layers Panel: This assists in organizing various components separately, instead of all over the image.

Toolbox: All the basic tools, such as the Brush, Eraser and Lasso.

Options Bar: Lists options for the currently selected tool for further customization.

Essentials Tools of Photoshop

Move Tool (V): Moves pixels or a layer.

Brush Tool (B): Great for retouching and digital painting.

Lasso Tool (L): Makes a precise selection for editing.

Crop Tool (C): Also Resize or Trim an image.

Text Tool (T): Used to place text on designs.

Practical Tips for Beginners

Get good at simple things like cropping, brightness adjustments, and adding text.

Those are typically keyboard shortcuts, e.g., Ctrl+Z (Undo) and Ctrl+T (Transform).

In this way, an organized workflow can be achieved by managing layers.

Advantages of Mastering Adobe Photoshop

Master graphic design and professional image edit.

Produce commercial-quality imagery.

Expand job opportunities in design, marketing and photography.

Photoshop as the Solution to Common Design Challenges

Image editing: Remove blemishes, change backgrounds and enhance images.

Graphic Design: Logos, social media graphics and other website elements.

Flexible Edits: Implement design changes without needing to start from scratch.

Challenges Beginners Face & Solutions

Crowded Interface? Organise your panels.

Layer Confusion? Name layers and use groups.

Feature Overload? Begin with the basics and build on it gradually.

History of Adobe Photoshop

When you dig deep into the evolution of photoshop you will find a lot of different features.

1988: Adobe Photoshop was created by Thomas and John Knoll.

1990: Adobe acquired Photoshop and it was included in their product suite.

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2003: Photoshop CS (Creative Suite) introduced many advanced features.

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[thelamentknight]

The Glass Princess

Episode 4: Becoming a Long Distance relationship

Vil heard a quiet knock at his door. His red pumps clicked on the floor as he walked over.

Opening the door, he saw Carmen holding a familiar bag of items. Pajamas, her phone and charger, a sketchbook and pen, the frog plushie he bought her, toothbrush and toothpaste, a hair brush…

She was sleeping in his room tonight.

Vil gave a gentle smile.

“Come in, Sweet Potato.” He opened the door for her, letting her quietly walk through. She murmured a “thank you.”

Carmen looked around Vil’s room, a place she had spent multiple nights in. It was all familiar to her now. She saw Vil dressed in his pajamas, in the middle of his long night routine. His flowing, glittery luxury robes with fur trim. His short lace nightdress. His red high heel pumps.

“I’ll be in the bathroom, Liebling. I still have to finish my night routine.” Vil got on his tip toes to kiss Carmen’s forehead before he waltzed back to his large luxury bathroom.

Setting the bag down, Carmen began changing, thinking of what has happened in the span of that day. She met Headmistress Couture and got an acceptance letter for APR. She told Malleus the news, and he told her a lot of heavy stuff that Lilia told him. She told Grim the news, who…didn’t take the news super well. He accepted that Carmen was leaving NRC, but he told her he wanted to be left alone for a bit. That was…a lot for one day.

With her pajamas on, Carmen grabbed her toothbrush, toothpaste, and hair brush, and walked into Vil’s bathroom.

Entering his very white bathroom, she was reminded of just how glamorous and luxurious Pomefiore was. It was twice the size of the bedroom, first off. Second, it looked like a bathroom from a luxury hotel. There was a huge bathtub, stone pillars, silk curtains, intricate paintings of the Fairest Queen, large vases with red flowers, lots of fluffy towels, a large sink vanity with an equally large mirror, a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and cabinets with creams, lotions, oils, and makeup. If it weren’t for the toilet, one would think they entered a spa instead of a bathroom.

Vil was at the sink vanity, surrounded with beauty care, candles and perfume bottles. It seemed like he was putting lotions on his face. Carmen quietly walked over to stand next to him, beginning to brush her teeth.

“Tomorrow I’ll be gone for a photoshoot, and on Friday I’ll be at a Dorm Leader meeting after classes.” Vil sighed. “Are you free this Saturday, Sweet Potato?”

Carmen spat out the toothpaste-saliva mixture from her mouth. “M-my Father is t-taking me to t-the bank in the morning…to set up a-an account…and to g-get a d-debit and c-credit card…”

Vil quirked a perfect eyebrow as he applied face oil. “I see. How about we go on a date during the afternoon? I’ll take you to Fairest City, money is usually enough to bribe Crowley. We can go shopping at the mall, and then get a nice dinner.” He said. At this point, Carmen had finished washing her mouth with water.

“…I-If he says it’s o-okay…” She murmured. Carmen grabbed the hair brush and began brushing her long locs of black hair.

“Oh he will.” He reassured. Finally finishing his routine, Vil grabbed a wick snuffer to put out the candles.

“….Vil…?” Carmen spoke up, still brushing her long hair.

“Yes, mein Schneewittchen?”

“…I-I need to tell you s-something…”

Vil put the wick snuffer down once he put out the last candle, a curious look on his face. “Oh? What is it?”

Finally done with brushing her hair, Carmen set her brush down. Vil wrapped his arm around her waist as he guided her out of the bathroom and to the bed. The two sat on the edge of the bed, his arm still wrapped around her. Vil looked at her, waiting to hear what Carmen had to say.

She took a breath.

“I…I g-got accepted into A-Académie Princesse R-Radieuse…”

Vil blinked and gasped in surprise.

“You did? When?”

“T-this morning…the Headmistress came…a-and she gave m-me the a-acceptance letter…” Carmen said. “…I’m l-leaving t-two weeks from now…”

Vil pulled her into a tight hug, squealing in excitement.

“I’m so proud of you, Sweet Potato! I told you your hard work would pay off!”

Vil knew damn well how much Carmen wanted to go to this academy. How desperately she wanted to go. How she posted her designs on Magicam. How she dreamed every day of going. And his Sweet Potato was finally getting to live out her dream.

Vil pulled away, cupping Carmen’s face. He was still smiling, though his expression was more somber.

“I only wish you didn’t have to leave so soon, Liebling.”

Both Vil and Carmen knew that their relationship was going to go long-distance. Even if Carmen stayed at NRC, by the next school year, Vil would be a 4th year, and he would be off campus doing projects. They knew that time together would have to be stuck with texts and phone calls and rare meet ups.

They didn’t know it would come quicker than they thought.

“…I’m s-sorry…”

Vil gently kissed Carmen’s forehead.

“Don’t be sorry, Sweet Potato. You get to live your dream at the Academy. As much as I wish you could stay longer…I will not stop you from going. I’ll miss you so much, but I’ll be there for you, even if I’m here at NRC.” Vil gently spoke.

Carmen stared in a bit of shock at Vil saying he would miss her. Slowly, she hugged him.

“I-I’ll…I’ll m-miss you…a-and everyone e-else t-too…”

Vil hugged back.

~~~

“I’m surprised you came back, Grim.”

Grim look down. “Well, I hafta…”

Azul pressed his glasses up to his face, the lenses glittering under the light. “So, here’s the deal: You work 10 hours at Mostro Lounge every day for a week, and in exchange, I will buy you the latest phone.”

The octopus merman slide down the golden contract.

“Do we have a deal?”

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[thefernmanner]

"The Plummet." From the Book of Sirach, "The Manner of the Fern" 13: 8-13.

We continue to discuss backstabbers. That pat on the back that holds you back! Sirach puts this in the context of a "downfall" which means the scripture did not saturate the mind and rinse it. All Judaic scriptures call upon the rain "the Water of Moshe" to fall into the brain and rinse the mind all the way down to the feet. As this happens, the Torah says the Decrees are raised up in the consciousness. If one experiences a downfall, one is in violation of a Decree, sliding back down the Seven Days into darkness and will have to rinse again.

8Take care not to be led astray and humiliated when you are enjoying yourself.[c] 9 When the influential invite you, be reserved, and they will invite you more insistently. 10 Do not be forward, or you may be rebuffed; do not stand aloof, or you will be forgotten. 11 Do not try to treat them as equals or trust their lengthy conversations, for they will test you by prolonged talk, and while they smile they will be examining you. 12 Cruel are those who do not keep your secrets; they will not spare you harm or imprisonment. 13 Be on your guard and very careful, for you are walking about with your own downfall.[d]

Like Solomon, Sirach says lengthy conversations are a mistake.

“When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.”  Proverbs 10: 19.

The Number is 6357, ו‎גהז‎, gazez, "clip and trim". Someone with a big beard, according to Solomon has a big mouth. Trim the face by shutting the mouth. The more visibile the face, as we know the purer is the expression of the Self.

Sirach adds, "Avoid the influential, remain aloof them, do not keep the company of persons who cannot keep their secrets. "

The Values in Gematria are:

v. 8-9: Do not be led astray. The Number is 13471, יג‎דעא‎‎, yagda'a, "understand yag, yoga, how to yoke the mind."

Yoga does not entail sitting in one's underpants on a rock by the sea. Yoga is restraint of the mind so it does not think. This is the only way to control the mouth, to keep the mind still before it does a single thing.

v. 10-11: Do not treat the haughty as equals. The Number is 10298, קבץח‎, kabetzach‎ ‎, "file this away into your memory."

The File refers to the order the Tribes of Israel departed from Egypt. The Torah names them in this particular way as this is the sequence in which the skills they represent are to be studied.

In Netzavim, God makes the Israelites a mighty promise:

22 If you carefully observe all these commands I am giving you to follow—to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him and to hold fast to him— 23 then the Lord will drive out all these nations before you, and you will dispossess nations larger and stronger than you. 24 Every place where you set your foot will be yours: Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon (purity), and from the Euphrates (nobility) River to the Mediterranean “west wall” Sea. 25 No one will be able to stand against you. The Lord your God, as he promised you, will put the terror and fear of you on the whole land, wherever you go.

As one files one becomes pure of that which defiles. The Torah says the Pillar of Fire protected the Israelites at the rear of the Column from downfall by keeping it safe from Amalekites, "the people that lap", AKA "gossips, people who make secrets available to an in-crowd."

So long as the Words of Moses are raised up, impure speakers cannot prevail.

From Beshalach: Israel Defeats Amalek

8 Then Amalek “The vexation” came and fought with Israel at Rephidim. 9 So Moses said to Joshua  “God’s Deliverance”, “Choose for us men, and go out and fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand.” 10 So Joshua did as Moses told him, and fought with Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. 11 Whenever Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed. 12 But Moses' hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it, while Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side. So his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. 13 And Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his people with the sword.

The positive Mitzvah for this is the ability to share important personal details with a good friend, otherwise such discussions are to be avoided.

v. 12-13: Cruel are people who do not keep your secrets. The Number is 15020, א‎ןך, annech, "plumb the plummet."

Sirach says use the plumbing, the one above the waist that is, and stay away from dog lapping gossips. This is the best advice ever.