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[bookaddict24-7]

(New Young Adult Releases Coming Out Today! (April 22nd, 2025)

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Have I missed any new Young Adult releases? Have you added any of these books to your TBR? Let me know!

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New Releases:

The Corruption of Hallis Brown by K. Ancrum

The Summer I Ate the Rich by Maika Moulite & Maritza Moulite

If We Were A Movie by Zakiya N. Jamal

Murder Between Friends by Liz Lawson

The Flip Side by Jason Walz

Cope Field by T.L. Simpson

Voice of the Ocean by Kelsey Impicciche

Under the Fading Sky by Cynthia Kadohata

An Ugly World for Beautiful Boys by Rob Costello

New Sequels:

Iron Tongue of Midnight (The Forge & Fracture Saga #3) by Brittany N. Williams

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Happy reading!

[southernvangard]

Episode 407 - Southern Vangard Radio

BANG! @southernvangard radio Ep407!  Yes y’all, it don’t stop y’all, Doe and Meeks back this week with the fresh y’all! This week is filled with shenanigans Vangardians, as our good friend C.O. The Don brought through two bottles of brown in a Porsche gift bag - for a minute we thought we might pull up to Marietta Diner after the show in a new Porsche…alas that was not the case, but nonetheless, this very generous gift meant we had THREE bottles of bourbon on deck for the evening, and boy did we take advantage. The homie Coach Da God also slid us a brand new, Krispy Kreme WORLD EXCLUSIVE from MILANO CONSTANTINE, BODY BAG BEN and JAY ROYALE - THAAAAANK YAAA and YOU WAAAAALCOME!!!!! #SmithsonianGrade #WeAreTheGard // southernvangard.com // @southernvangard on all platforms #hiphop #undergroundhiphop #boombap

Recorded live Aug 4, 2024 @ Dirty Blanket Studios, Marietta, GA

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Pre-Game Beats - Millenium Jazz Music: Selections from HeatWAVs

"Southern Vangard Theme" - Bobby Homack & The Southern Vangard All-Stars

Talk Break Inst. - "Tent City Band" - Brycon

"Nobody Knows" - Killer Mike ft. Anthony Hamilton

"Me And My Thoughts" - FakeHunters ft. Savior

"Memory Lane" - FakeHunters ft. Philosophy Cole

"Inference And Hearsay" - K-Rec, Checkmate & Moka Only

"Wrath Of The Titans" - Vstylez ft. Guilty Simpson, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Skyzoo & Lil Fame

"Wise Words" - Substance810 & Clypto ft. Napoleon Da Legend

"Human Skill" - Alpha_Betic & Castle Money Beats

Talk Break Inst. - "Rodeo" - The Architect

"All For The Love" - Essa & Pitch 92 ft. Karizz

"Detropolis The Redux" - Vstylez ft. Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, Ty Farris & Boog Brown

"2 to Da Dome" - Freddie Black  (prod. Brutal Caesar, cuts Tone Spliff)

"Definite" - Godfather Don

"UPS Has My Sneakers" - Vic Spencer (prod. DJ Lord Jazz)

"Pay The Price" - Flee Lord  (Prod. By Crisis)

"Mirror Pt. 2" - J. Arrr x Greeneryy

Talk Break Inst. - "Love Can Be Things" - The Architect

"Kevorkian List" - Milano Constantine, Body Bag Ben & Jay Royale ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE **

"In The Flesh" - Spoda x Wavy Da Ghawd

"Bodybag Registry" - Vic Spencer ft. Oh No (prod. Awolazcate)

"Smooth Criminal " - Termanology ft. Lord Sko (prod. Statik Selektah)

"Once Upon A Nine" - Pro Dillinger & Bucky Luger ft. Jamal Gasol

"Phon 2 Go" - Illien Rosewell

"Business As Usual" - Damien ft. Daniel Son & MidaZ The BEAST

"Fadda Figga" - Finn ft. Wizdome Bunitall

"On Swivel" - Passport Rav ft. Lord Sko (prod. Rob Viktum)

"Say The Word" - Navy Blue (prod. Graymatter)

"Glastonbury Wallabee" - Clark Connoisseurs (Supreme Cerebral & Eloh Kush) (prod. Clypto)

Talk Break Inst. - "The Ganjah Mill" - Brycon

** TWITCH ONLY SET **

"Nobody Knows" - Pastor T.L. Barrett & The Youth For Christ Choir

"Medley" - Pastor T.L. Barrett & The Youth For Christ Choir

"Like a Ship" - Pastor T.L. Barrett & The Youth For Christ Choir

"It's Me O Lord" - Pastor T.L. Barrett & The Youth For Christ Choir

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[enterprisewired]

Bridge Collapse in Mississippi Claims Three Lives, Leaves Four Injured

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Three Dead and Four Injured in Tragic Bridge Collapse

A devastating bridge collapse in Simpson County, Mississippi, on Wednesday left three workers dead and four others critically injured. The accident occurred while a work crew was preparing the bridge for demolition. The structure, located on State Route 149 over the Strong River, had been closed to traffic since September 18 as part of an ongoing replacement project. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) confirmed the tragic incident in a press release, emphasizing that the bridge had been out of service for nearly a month.

The bridge collapse took place approximately 40 miles south of Jackson, sending shockwaves through the local community and beyond. Governor Tate Reeves expressed his condolences on social media late Wednesday, confirming the deaths and injuries. He noted that county first responders, alongside state authorities, had rushed to the scene to manage the aftermath of the disaster. Reeves referred to the collapse as a “tragedy” and commended the efforts of emergency personnel.

Federal and Local Officials Respond

The accident has drawn attention from state and federal officials alike. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg addressed the incident on social media, stating that the Federal Highway Administration is actively working with Mississippi state officials to understand the circumstances that led to the premature collapse. The focus of the investigation is expected to be on the safety protocols in place during the demolition and the exact cause of the structure’s failure.

Simpson County Sheriff Paul Mullins spoke to local media, confirming the loss of three lives and the severe injuries sustained by four others. According to Mullins, the work crew, consisting of seven men, was using heavy machinery to dismantle the bridge when the structure suddenly gave way, plunging the workers approximately 40 feet into the river below. Terry Tutor, the Simpson County coroner, confirmed these details in a separate interview with The New York Times.

As of Wednesday night, no further updates had been provided by local authorities. Efforts to reach both Mullins and Tutor for additional information were unsuccessful. The construction company responsible for the demolition, T.L. Wallace Construction, has not yet issued a statement. Calls to the company on Wednesday went unanswered, leaving questions about the firm’s role and responsibilities in the incident.

Ongoing Investigation and Public Safety Concerns

In the wake of the bridge collapse, MDOT has committed to a thorough investigation of the incident. Department spokesperson Anna Ehrgott stated that an inspector was present at the site when the bridge fell, but fortunately, they were not harmed. Ehrgott assured the public that MDOT would share further details as they become available, and she stressed the department’s commitment to ensuring the safety of both workers and the public during such projects.

While the cause of the collapse remains unknown, the incident has raised concerns about the safety of ongoing infrastructure projects in Mississippi and across the country. As investigations continue, authorities are expected to review demolition practices and safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. The community in Simpson County mourns the loss of life and hopes for the recovery of the injured workers, as officials seek answers in the aftermath of the catastrophic collapse.

[posi-pan]

I’ve been keeping track of 2019 book releases with pan rep. Is anyone surprised? It’s not an easy task, as books with pan rep aren’t often mainstream or talked about a lot even in book circles.

I mean, an author can have extremely popular queer books, even having them turned into movies, but people will still barely talk about their book that has pan rep.

So I was constantly digging and searching over the past few months, and I came up with an okay sized list. Understandably, most of these releases are from the first six months of the year. I’m hoping as we get further into the year, later releases will start popping up. And as always, I will update this list as need be.

January

My Fake Canadian Wife by M. Hollis (Jan. 7)

February

In Case You Missed It by S.M. James (Feb. 12)

Lumber Jacked by Annabeth Albert (Feb. 17)

Empire of Light by Alex Harrow (Feb. 25)

Touch of a Yellow Sun by V.L. Locey (Feb. 25)

We are the Catalyst by Tash McAdam (Feb. 25)

March

Sorceress by K.L. Noone (Mar. 6)

Deference by Lila Mina (Mar. 9)

No Cure Required by Stefanie Simpson (Mar. 11)

Of Kindred and Stardust by Archer Kay Leah (Mar. 15)

Never-Contented Things by Sarah Porter (Mar. 19)

Extra Dirty by K. Evan Coles and Brigham Vaughn (Mar. 26)

Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy (Mar. 26)

April

Arctic Sun by Annabeth Albert (Apr. 1)

Unbroken by Brooklyn Ray (Apr. 8)

A Party for Lola by Caitlin Ricci (Apr. 10)

Dread by Lila Mina (Apr. 11)

Their Troublesome Crush by Xan West (Apr. 16)

Not the Marrying Kind by Jae (Apr. 17)

Change of Momentum by Liana Brooks

A Prince on Paper by Alyssa Cole (Apr. 30)

What Blooms Beneath by A.D. Ellis (Apr. 30)

May

Nine Shillings by Jesse Stuart (May 1)

Reverb by Anna Zabo (May 6)

Deliverance by Lila Mina (May 10)

The Midnight Twelve by Hairann (May 27)

June

Wild and Crooked by Leah Thomas (Jun. 4)

Tales from Ardulum by J.S. Fields (Jun. 10)

The Affair of the Mysterious Letter by Alexis Hall (Jun. 18)

Beyond the Curtain by T.L. Travis (Jun. 18)

The Aurora Circus by Viano Oniomoh (Jun. 20)

July

Warp Gate Concerto by Dorian Graves (Jul. 22)

The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen (Jul. 30)

August

Forgotten Monster by J. Emery (Aug. 7)

Three Part Harmony by Holley Trent (Aug. 19)

A Stranger Sort of Fairy Tale by Cherry Pickett (Aug. 29)

September

How to Belong with a Billionaire by Alexis Hall (Sep. 3)

Loki: Where Mischief Lies by Mackenzi Lee (Sep. 3)

Chilling Effect by Valerie Valdes (Sep. 17)

In Safe Arms by Ann Grech (Sep. 21)

Six Goodbyes We Never Said by Candace Ganger (Sep. 24)

October

The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith (Oct. 1)

All or Nothing by Riina Y.T. (Oct. 7)

Human Enough by E.S. Yu (Oct. 7)

All the Things We Do in the Dark by Saundra Mitchell (Oct. 29)

November

The Wolf and the Sparrow by Isabelle Adler (Nov. 25)

December

Eight Kinky Nights by Xan West (Dec. 3)

Grimmer Intentions by Jodi Hutchins (Dec. 9)

Be sure to check out these books, along with all the rest of books with pan rep that you can find here, and fill up your TBR for the Pan Pride Readathon!

And please let me know of any 2019 releases with pan rep that I missed!

[justgazingathens]

Athens Incoming Radio show (s3ep01-02) @ 102,5FM - Athens Voice Radio.

And we’re back. 

Tracklist with all the fresh finds and some digging I played over the weekend. 

Please note the new dates and a new time for the radio show. 

Every Saturday - Sunday 6-8pm GR time. 

*GR on the tracklist stands for Greek artist. I tried hard for a 50-50 split.

FRESH FINDS

Foals - Into the Surf (Warner)

Craves feat. Ashe - Never Enough (GR) (Geffen)

Danny Brown - Best Life (Warp)

73100 - Babys Gotta Have It GR (Just Gazing)

Chris Lorenzo feat. The Streets - Take Me As I Am (Sixty6 Music)

Kanye West - Bound 2 (Sigma Remix) -

Σtella -  Forest GR (Arbutus)

Sillyboy’s Ghost Relatives - Secret GR (Just Gazing)

Chiiild - Back To Life (Island Records)

Tom Yosi - Blood On Their Hands GR (Just Gazing)

Channel Tres Feat. JPEG Mafia - Black Moses (Godmode)

JRick, Octavian - Want (Essie -Warner)

Mente Fuerte, Saske, Hawk, Hatemost, Baghdad - Sportex GR (Offbeat)

Larry Gus - Tapped Hands Here GR (DFA)

James Massiah - Natural Born Killers (Levels)

Ian Stratis - A Drop Of You GR (Feelgood Recs)

DJ Angelo - The Ride GR (Saved)

Megablast - Vamos (Atsou Remix) GR (Madorasindahouse)

Sturgill Simpson - Sing Along (Elektra Records)

Planet Of Zeus - Gasoline GR (Heavy Psych Sounds)

Deaf Radio - Animas GR (self released)

Mazoha - Κυριακή Ξημερώματα GR (Inner Ear)

Bobby Oroza - This Love (Big Crown Records)

Jungle By Night - El Miraglo (Jungle By Night)

Georgia - About Work The Dancefloor (Domino)

BLAST FROM THE PAST

M83 - We Own The Sky (M83)

Cream - White Room (Universal)

Pastor T.L. Barett - I Shall Wear A Crown (Numero Group)

Curtis Mayfield - The Makings Of You (Curtom Records)

Cayetano - Looking For Love GR (self released)

Film Jacket 35 - Something You Should Do GR (Patari Records)

Αbaete - Pisa No Taboado (Cheap Edits Reform) GR (Cheap Edits)

3 on 3 DUB APPRECIATION SUNDAYS

The Upsetters - Return of Django (Trojan)

Roots Evolution - Love & Respect (Undisputed)

Jerry Johnson -  The Score (Wackies)

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[amoveablejake]

My Five Key Songs Of November 2022

Cassette tapes and sermons.

In all honesty, I can’t believe that this is the penultimate monthly round up of the year. And yes, I do say every month that I can’t believe that month has passed so maybe this is a larger issue about me looking at the passage of time but we won’t delve into the matrix on that today. Instead, we’ll take a look at my five key songs for November as the year 2022 draws to a close. 

First up, ‘Pick Up The Change’ by Wilco. 

I really don’t know how I feel about Wilco. Still. No idea. I spent the first half of this month listening to their music almost exclusively, in particular their debut album ‘A.M’ and I liked it a lot. But for some reason I’m still slightly hesitant and I’m not sure why that is. What I do know though is that I could have lifted a number of songs from ‘A.M’ to feature here however, really I think it should be ‘Pick up the Change’. This track in particular seems to be encapsulate the sound sound of the early days of Wilco and shows glimmers of whats to come. It is laidback and feels like it should be playing in the background of some nineties romantic coming of age comedy. Probably filmed somewhere in Canada, in the autumn, lots of baggy jumpers and people listening to Walkmans. I realise now that I have sort of describe myself there so maybe thats why this era of Wilco does do it for me but as for the rest of it, I’m still not sure. Can you have an existential crisis over a band from Chicago? 

Second on the list, ‘Lost in Paradise’ by Ali, Aklo. 

When I come to do my round up pieces for the year I have no doubt that ‘Lost in Paradise’ will feature somewhere. ‘Lost in Paradise’ is the ending credits song for the first half of the first series of ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ and it is wonderful. The song itself is brimming with life but when its teamed with the visuals of that ending sequence, its perfect. If you’re familiar with anime shows then you’ll know that the opening and ending sequences are not to be missed and this particular one from ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ is a prime example of that in my eyes if not the defining example. There is one moment in particular featuring my favourite character dancing which never fails to make me smile from ear to ear and when I hear that particular part of the track it makes me smile all over again. The only thing I need to do now is get the dance that they do in that sequence down in time with the song then I will be the true fan of both the series and the track and oh boy what a track it is. 

Third up for November is ‘Artificial Colouring’ by XWaves and Runners Club 95.

I have been listening to the tape of XWaves’ ‘Peak Internet’ over and over again throughout November. ‘Peak Internet’ is an expertly realised album and one that does exactly what it sets out to do which is to capture that golden era of the internet when nothing worked quite as it should and this new technology was novel and had this sort of charming quality to it. Like the early series of ‘The Simpsons’, it had this intangible quality which over time has sort of gone by the wayside a little bit. Ofcourse, it is still there but maybe not in the capacity that we would like. ‘Artificial Colouring’ seems to manage to roll all of those feelings into one song, as do the other entries on the album, and with an appearance from the ever brilliant Runners Club 95, this is maybe my favourite song on the record. A lot of my favourite songs I often describe as calming and that tracks as I am often looking for gentle, soothing music. ‘Artificial Colouring’ is those things but its also something more. It is in itself a vessel to another time, its nostalgic sure but if anything its a bullet striking right to the heart of days gone by whilst all the while being completely new itself. It is a masterfully worked calling card for one of the best artists out there. 

The penultimate song for this month, ‘Like a Ship’ by Pastor T.L. Barrett. 

Now I wrote about this particular song a couple of weeks ago and how mesmerising it is. When I featured this track as the album of the week I spoke about how if any song was going to make me religious it would be this one and now that I have been listening to ‘Like a Ship’ more and more since then I can say one thing for sure, it is transformative. No, it isn’t making me run out to join any religion but when I listen to it I can’t help but think about spirituality and how it impacts people. I don’t need to write that religion is a complicated subject, we know that, it is entwined with the history of the human race and at times for the better and others for the worse because when it gets bad it gets oh so bad. We know that, as humans we are fully aware. Its sort of why I put my faith in the world and the humans that occupy it as foolish as that might sound at times, if not most of the time. ‘Like a Ship’ though, seems to validate that to an extent. It validates it in the respect that through the voices of the congregation it shows that having some sort of faith can elevate you and bring something of worth no matter how big or how small. If it works, it works and ‘Like a Ship’ works. It absolutely works. 

And finally, the song of the month is ‘Love Rhythm’ by Karate King. 

Right. Was it ever going to be anything else. The song of the month for November had to be a track from ‘Alluring Grace’ and ofcourse its going to be ‘Love Rhythm.’ I still can’t believe that for my first of its two (so far) album of the week pieces I didn’t go with ‘Love Rhythm’. I can’t believe it because when I listen to this track in particular, as the opening of this album that I adore, I can’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. When we watch the same film or show over and over again its because we know that it is going to bring us something that we need. We can anticipate the feeling of happiness or whatever it may be that is about to be bestowed upon us. Yes, it is good to discover new things but the comfort of knowing something and melting into it is paramount. When I hear ‘Love Rhythm’, I melt. I feel safe and calm as I check into this album and know that for its duration its going to be an exquisite ride. I may not know how I feel about Wilco but I know how I feel about Karate King. Its love (rhythm). 

So there we have it, my five key songs for November 2022 with ‘Love Rhythm’ making its way onto the end of the year playlist which will come as no surprise for regular readers. As we begin to move into the latter stages of the year it is ofcourse the time when we look back and take stock of the year that has gone by. 2022 has been a year that I’m going to need some more time to with to try and find the right words for. The good thing is though, that I’ll have some wonderful music to accompany me as I try to find the right words. 

-Jake, a man who leapt out of his seat at that second Argentina goal yesterday evening, 27/11/2022. 

[johnesimpson]

The Landscape of the Spirit World, in the Shape of Autumn

Stanley Plumly, T.L. Huchu: 'The Landscape of the Spirit World, in the Shape of Autumn'

[Image: “Footbridge: The Shape of Autumn,” by John E. Simpson.] A few days ago, whiskey river shared a fragment of a poem (the italicized lines below) ostensibly about autumn — but, like many, many descriptions of the seasons, actually speaking of deeper mysteries, and deeper rhythms: Spirit BirdsThe spirit world the negative of this one,soft outlines of soft whites against soft darks,someone…

[sound-house]

2-16-17 - PLAYGROUND FUNK SPECIAL

Subbed for Da Art of Broadcastin’ with @saffron-queen and @wiggleroomkuci last night, and we played two joyful hours of Playground Funk (ie, music made by kids, for kids, or that we can imagine double-dutching to). Hope these tunes make you bop as hard as we did in the studio last night!!

Ella Jenkins - May-ree Mack - You’ll Sing a Song, I’ll Sing a Song Promise - I’m Not Ready for Love - Home Schooled: The ABCs of Kid Soul Francis Smith - Double Dutch Bus - Double Dutch Bus Jim Lang - Home Wit Jerome - Hey Arnold! Soundtrack Roxane Shante - Go On Girl - Colors Joe Moks - Boys and Girls - Boys & Girls Scotty - Sesame Street - Sesame Street / Draw Your Brakes Mor Thiam - Ayo Ayo Nene - Dini Safarrar Lil' Car'ynn - I’m Stacking Cheddar, I’m Stacking Cheese Princess Nokia - Bart Simpson - 1992 Nas - I Know I Can - God’s Son Noname (feat. Cam O’bi and Raury) - Diddy Bop - Telefone Bethlehem Center Children’s Choir - I’m a Special Kid - Afterschool Special: The 123s of Kid Soul Ponderosa Twins Plus One - Bound - 2 + 2 + 1 = Circle Research - Speak & Read -  Speak & Read Sister Nancy - Gwan a School - One Two Mike Diva - Kazoo Kid Trap Remix (REQUEST) Kenix feat. Bobby Youngblood - There’s Never Been No One Like You Aby Ngana Diop - Dieuleul-Dieuleul - Liital 歡樂童謠-四千金兒歌-生日快樂-當我們同在一起-小白船 Ella Jenkins - You’ll Sing a Song, I’ll Sing a Song - You’ll Sing a Song, I’ll Sing a Song Solange - I Decided, Part 1 - Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams Kindness - Gee Up - World, You Need a Change of Mind Grace Jones - Pull Up to the Bumper - Nightclubbing ESG - Get Funky - Dance to the Beat of ESG George Clinton - Atomic Dog - Computer Games Francis the Great - Look Up In the Sky (Negro Nature) - Ravissante Baby (Negro Phasing) Jim Lang - Hey Arnold! Ending theme (Stompin’) - Hey Arnold! Soundtrack Pastor T.L. Barrett and the Youth for Christ Choir - Like A Ship - Like a Ship (Without a Sail)

(IMAGE: South Side group of children in a playground at 40th and Drexel Boulevard, Chicago, October 1973. From the EPA’s incredible Documerica Project!)

[bookaddict24-7]

NEW YOUNG ADULT RELEASES! (MARCH 5TH, 2024)

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HAVE I MISSED ANY NEW YOUNG ADULT RELEASES? HAVE YOU ADDED ANY OF THESE BOOKS TO YOUR TBR? LET ME KNOW!

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NEW STANDALONES/FIRST IN A SERIES:

The Other Lola by Ripley Jones

Not Your Average Jo by Grace K. Shim

The Hedgewitch of Foxhall by Anna Bright

Book, Beast, & Crow by Elizabeth Byrne

Six Truths & A Lie by Ream Shukairy

These Bodies Between Us by Sarah Van Name

Ariel Crashes A Train by Olivia A. Cole

Strong Like You by T.L. Simpson

Meet Me In the Fourth Dimension by Rita Feinstein

Monster Crush by Erin Ellie Franey

Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari

NEW SEQUELS:

Infinity Kings (Infinity Cycle #3) by Adam Silvera

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Happy reading!

[johnesimpson]

That Particle of the Dove

David Hume, T.L. Huchu, and some thoughts on cynicism: 'That Particle of the Dove'

(Aside, before getting into the gist of today’s post: You’re welcome, whiskey river.)

[Image: “City Utilities Cabinet, San Luis Obispo, California (June, 2022),” by John E. Simpson.] How the minds and everyday interactions of latter-day college students work is unknown to me. But in the late 1960s and early ’70s, a sort of breezy cynicism was everywhere in the air I breathed, an infusion…