#michael lin

[theonlyadawong]

Sunset Boulevard

Dir. Jamie Lloyd

Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond

(Photos by Marc Brenner)

[jollyfireavenue]

Michael Lin Baum’s Embezzlement

Exploring the Links: Activist Lawyers and Scientology

An exhaustive inquiry is being conducted to investigate the complex relationships that exist between Michael Lin Baum and other lawyers who are affiliated with the Church of Scientology, as well as their connections with organizations that are opposed to genetically modified organisms and vaccinations. 

Baum Hedlund is a law firm that is well-known for its litigation against Bayer and Monsanto about glyphosate. The organization is led by lawyers who are well-known for their connections to Scientology. 

It is noteworthy that the company has developed a tight cooperation with the advocacy organization US Right to Know, which has resulted in the company being a main source for legal disclosures about Monsanto. Michael Lin Baum, the creator of the organization, is now under investigation because of his previous participation in Operation Snow White, a criminal conspiracy that was directed by Scientology during the 1970s.

There are further discoveries that have surfaced about the representation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a significant player in the anti-vaccine movement, by Baum Hedlund. There are connections between the company and non-governmental groups and consultants linked with Scientology.

These individuals are actively participating in the acrimonious discussion surrounding the medical exemptions for vaccines in the state of California. Several well-known celebrities who are affiliated with Scientology have joined the resistance against the state’s demand that students get vaccinations.

During the investigation, the complex web of links that exists between lawyers linked with Scientology and the anti-GMO and anti-vaccine movements is revealed. This highlights the concerted efforts that these groups have made to undermine scientists and institutions.

Their participation in high-profile legal challenges against biotech firms such as Monsanto demonstrates the extent of their power in affecting public opinion and the results of judicial proceedings inside these controversial sectors where they are involved.

Michael Lin Baum: A Brief Overview

Michael Lin Baum, an experienced legal practitioner who has a wide and varied career, is now serving as a senior partner at Wisner Baum, which was previously known as Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman. Baum has established a reputation for his skill in a variety of legal disciplines throughout his extended career, which has spanned many decades. 

In particular, he has been recognized for his ability to navigate complicated issues, such as instances involving personal injury and wrongful death. His expertise extends to arguing for clients who are impacted by dangerous consumer items, medications, medical equipment, pesticides, and other risks to the public’s health and safety.

Since the beginning of his career in the legal field in 1985, Baum has first focused his practice on representing clients in cases involving aircraft accidents and other incidents relating to commercial transportation. With time, he shifted his attention to product liability disputes, where he established himself as a strong advocate for persons who have been affected by goods that are either harmful or faulty.

Within his Avvo profile, Michael Lin Baum provides an overview of his knowledge in the following five primary categories:

The ability to hold producers and distributors accountable for subpar products that cause harm to consumers.

Providing families who have suffered the loss of a loved one as a consequence of negligence or misconduct with legal representation that is both compassionate and skilled to assist them in their pursuit of justice and compensation.

The provision of comprehensive legal assistance to those who have suffered injuries as a consequence of the negligence of other individuals, as well as the guarantee that they will get fair compensation for their losses.

Helping individuals who have been hurt by pharmaceutical goods that were either unsafe or wrongly promoted, as well as holding pharmaceutical firms responsible for their actions, is the mission of this organization.

The process of bringing legal action on behalf of individuals who have been damaged by faulty or malfunctioning medical equipment to obtain damages for their losses and injuries is referred to as medical device litigation.

Could anyone explain what Scientology is to me?

L. Ron Hubbard founded the contentious new religious movement Scientology in 1954. According to this belief system, people, or thetans, are everlasting spiritual beings who have lost their true nature after being entangled in this material world. Scientologists believe that they may attain spiritual enlightenment and liberation via auditing, a procedure that involves a one-on-one meeting with a licensed auditor.

Scientology has been charged with some member abuse, aggressive self-promotion, and excessive secrecy. The Church of Scientology, which insists that Scientology is an actual religion, has denied these assertions.

The following are some basic ideas of Scientology:

Humans are spiritual creatures that are immortal and are referred to as thetans.

Engrams are dreadful memories of previous incarnations that remain for the Thetans in this world.

Thetans use auditing as a technique of achieving enlightenment and freedom from engrams.

For Scientologists, achieving total spiritual liberation is the ultimate goal.

Scientologists think they are capable of superhuman abilities like telepathy and telekinesis.

Scientology has been the subject of a great deal of controversy and discussion. Opinions on the subject are divided, with some thinking of it as a real religion while others consider it to be a cult.

A significant number of individuals think that Scientology is complicit in the violation of human rights, including the use of child labor, compelled labor, and extortion. You must have a thorough understanding of the doctrines and practices of Scientology, regardless of your own beliefs. When considering joining Scientology, it is important to ensure that you are well-informed by conducting your research. 

Have you heard about Operation Snow White? 

Operation Snow White was a massive and clandestine operation that was conducted by the Church of Scientology. The objective of this operation was to infiltrate and acquire information from a variety of government departments and groups that expressed resistance to Scientology. Theft of records, infiltration of government institutions, and the use of intimidation methods were some of the illegal acts that were engaged in this covert operation, which took place between the years 1975 and 1977.

In 1977, when the clandestine nature of Operation Snow White was revealed, the Church of Scientology was subjected to severe legal ramifications after the revelation. A large number of high-ranking Church officials were found guilty of crimes connected to the scam, which resulted in significant penalties and restitution orders being issued.

A substantial body of evidence implies that Operation Snow White was a purposeful and malevolent effort to suppress criticism and hide unflattering information about Scientology. This is in contrast to the Church of Scientology’s statements that it was a genuine intelligence-gathering activity.

Certain organizations will go to great lengths to protect their interests and suppress alternative opinions, and Operation Snow White serves as a harsh reminder of the extent to which they will go to achieve these goals. It is still considered a significant case study of espionage and infiltration within the context of American history.

Michael Lin Baum: A Business Profile

In 1973, Baum, Hedlund, Aristei, and Goldman created Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman, which is today well recognized as a prominent law firm with its headquarters in Los Angeles.

Product liability, medical errors, and environmental challenges are the areas of expertise of this company, which rose to prominence due to its aggressive litigation techniques and amazing track record of achieving huge judgments and settlements for clients that totaled billions of dollars.

During the process of undergoing a transition, the company changed its name to Wisner Baum. R. Brent Wisner took over the job of managing partner and announced the name change. By making this change, the firm is demonstrating its reinvigorated emphasis on litigation throughout the country as well as its development outside the traditional realm of personal injury law.

Wisner Baum is well-known for his ability to handle high-profile matters. He has had the opportunity to defend plaintiffs in historic trials, such as the talcum powder marketing lawsuit involving Johnson & Johnson and the unexpected acceleration action involving Toyota. Although the company has been criticized for allegedly pursuing ambulances and filing spurious cases, it has also been praised for the passionate lobbying it has done on behalf of its customers.

A strategy move toward larger national litigation and diversification outside its core practice areas is signaled by the transfer to Wisner Baum, which is a law firm. It remains to be seen if the company will be successful in the future with its new name.

Conclusion

Ultimately, the investigation into the relationships between Michael Lin Baum and the legal system entwined with Scientology and divisive topics like the anti-GMO and anti-vaccine movements clarifies the nuances inside the legal system.

Baum’s engagement highlights the complex relationships between legal advocacy, activism, and personal convictions. This is true both historically with Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman and now with Wisner Baum.

Baum’s professional path, which includes work in both aviation law and product liability, demonstrates his dedication to negotiating difficult legal situations and fighting for clients who have suffered from a variety of injuries. But his connection to Operation Snow White and the investigation that followed over alleged theft cast doubt on the propriety of the legal profession.

Furthermore, the change in Baum’s business name from Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman to Wisner Baum denotes a purposeful move away from conventional personal injury practice and into more nationwide litigation. This change is a reflection of Baum’s ambition and flexibility in negotiating the constantly shifting legal environment.

The name of Michael Lin Baum continues to be prominent as the inquiry progresses and the legal scene changes, signifying not just an experienced lawyer but also a person caught up in the complexity of activism, legal advocacy, and personal belief systems.

[straw-for-brains]

Charlotte St. Croix as Dorothy Gale (u/s) Michael Lin as Toto (u/s)

[thegreatgatslin]

AFTER CLOSING - m. kaiser x f!reader (18+)

tw: afab reader, down bad kaiser, oral (m and f receiving), p in v sex, no protection whatsoever || wc: 0.6k || 18+ under the cut

ex!bf michael kaiser who's started to miss his home country quite a bit after a while as a foreign student - well, the taste of it, at least - and brings his teammates to a new german restaurant/bar that opened up near campus recently.

ex!bf michael kaiser who watches with slight disgust as his teammates ogle the pretty waitresses, who are decked out in traditional german barmaid clothing that leaves little to the imagination.

ex!bf michael kaiser whose eyes widen when he realises one of the waitresses working tonight's shift is you, his ex-girlfriend who he broke up with two months ago, and he can't seem to get over how unbelievably good you look right now.

ex!bf michael kaiser who seems a little subdued when you come over to take their order, averting his eyes. (he's ashamed at how he can't stop staring at how your tits sit in that fucking top, and how he can't get his raging hard-on to die down.) you look him up and down briefly, and leave without another word.

ex!bf michael kaiser whose gaze never leaves you as you flit between tables, hips swaying in that teasingly short skirt, the skirt that barely covers your ass when you bend over ever so slightly - and he catches a glimpse of your baby blue panties, his favourite colour on you.

ex!bf michael kaiser who can't help but raise an eyebrow as you set down his kirschwasser, his cherry brandy, with an oh-so-obvious cherry-red lipstick stain on the rim of the glass. no prizes for guessing who it belongs to.

ex!bf michael kaiser who snaps when he sees oliver aiku, a defender from a rival university, hitting on you. cutting short his conversation with ness, he downs his crimson liquid courage in one go and storms over to you, leaning down to whisper in your ear -

"why don't i stay until after closing and show you a good time, liebling?"

ex!bf michael kaiser who waits for you to close up the restaurant for the night with shaky hands before he practically pounces, his large hands all over you as his tongue explores your mouth, and you let out one of the most pathetic whines he's ever heard.

ex!bf michael kaiser who makes you take him down your tight little throat, scoffing as tears prick your eyes at the uncomfortable sensation. you can take it, he murmurs to you as you gag on his cock. you've done it before.

ex!bf michael kaiser who gets on his knees and eats you out against the counter, sucking fervently on your swollen clit as you tangle your hands in his soft blonde hair, calling out his name in just the way he's missed; this only spurs him on, and he spits on your cunt, sex-drunk eyes locking with yours as he dives back in between your legs.

ex!bf michael kaiser who bends you over the restaurant's bar and fucks you raw until your toes are curling in your black heels. he's got a hand on the back of your neck holding you steady, giving him a clear view of how your ass recoils against his hips in that slutty little skirt of yours.

ex!bf michael kaiser who makes you cum twice more before his sticky seed is filling you up just how you like it, watching his cum drip out of you with no little satisfaction.

that is, until he hears a whimper from you that sounds suspiciously like "more" -

ex!bf michael kaiser who's already pushing his hardening cock back into you, asking you breathlessly, "won't you please take me back, meine liebe?"

a/n: sorry hornyposting again

© thegreatgatslin || ✦ M.LIST ✦

[richardriderrider]

This comic so much funnier bc of rivals.

source: A.X.E: Iron Fist (2022)

[iwrite-sinsandtragedies]

Day 1 — Soulmates ₊˚✧ ﾟ

Submission for @goldengroovy's @olnfweek2024

MC: Micha

Long ass ramble under the cut 😂

Okayokayokay SO-

I love soulmate au's. I cannot tell you how many fics I've read or how many prompts I've played with or media I've consumed or how many bullshit ideas I've come up with in my own head for them, I CANNOT.

It's just - hhhhhhhhhhhh- Soulmate au's and Time Travel au's are just the shit that gets me out of bed some days 😩💖my world weary soul drinks that shit like medicine, okay?

That all being said, it's probably a little ambiguous which au I picked to some, so let me explain: There are two au's I'm mashing up here really, both are from fics I've read back in the day. One being a Clack fic and the other a Thilbo one 🤷‍♂️kind of calling myself out here but w/e, they were good fics.

The Thilbo one is easier to explain - the concept is "Heartsong" which is, literally what it says on the tin. You find out who your soulmate is the first time you hear them sing (and no, that does not mean everyone is just a naturally good singer - they can be ass at music but, the point is, when you hear them their song is the perfect song for you and your heart knows that). There's a lot of little nuances to this one - things like you hearing your heartsong when you dream so you always know the moment you find them. Also people who have quiet dreams because their heartsong died, sometimes before ever even meeting them. etc etc. The heartsong also seems to expand, in some respect, to instruments (as Thorin plays his harp one night and Bilbo starts to hum without thinking about it because it sounds wonderful to him and that's how Thorin finds out).

Overall, it's a very soft and sweet concept to me and as someone who has a deep love of music, it's also one of my very favourites.

The Clack one is a little less easy to explain? I think. Maybe because it's nuances are so round about but I'll do my best. The concept for this one is "I Only See Colour When I'm With You" - anyone who knows how Clack fics usually go knows where this is probably headed 😂 and I am sorry to have hurt you but, overall, the idea is: You live in a noir-esqu world where everything is black and white. This only changes when you find your soulmate, of course, who brings the world into full saturation and lets you see colour for - possibly - the first time in your life (I say possibly because I genuinely can't remember if you start out colourblind or if it's an age cap thing).

Unfortunately, for as much as I adore this concept, it's been a long damn time since I read the fic and I don't even know if it still exists somewhere. So I can't actually recall if it was a 'you have to touch them' or 'you have to hear them' thing but the fic takes place with Zack on the cliff right before Midgar where he holds Cloud and looks at the sky - so I'm willing to bet it's a touch thing.

I also really loved this fic because it was the first one I'd read that brought in the concept of multiple soulmates to me - As Cloud later sits with Aerith and sees the colour he couldn't see with Zack, meanwhile Aerith only sees black and white, because she was only able to see colour with Zack (who was never able to see colour with her, because he needed Cloud for that).

Essentially, they all needed each other to see the world in colour. As a polyam person who didn't quite realise I was poly back then, it was a very comforting (and now dearly cherished) fic.

Anyways! Now that you have the background on the two concepts, you can kind of get what I'm going for with this piece.

Tamarack, Micha and Qiu are all soulmates in a fuzzy, desaturated world (I'm sorry, I'm not cruel enough to but them in complete greyscale LOL) and the way you find your soulmate is by hearing them sing and, when they do, your world is suddenly vivid and bright and beautiful. Suddenly, you can see things as they were meant to be seen and it's a permanent change (unlike the Clack fic) but things are always clearest and brightest when your soulmate speaks or sings 💖

I get a real kick out of the idea that Micha's known for fucking months that Tamarack is his soulmate (if not years) because he's always listening to her play but never says jack shit about it because he's emotionally constipated that way 😂Though genuinely, it's probably because he just doesn't think he's her soulmate and he's a bit against finding out he's right honestly.

Joke is on him, he's Qiu's and Tamaracks soulmate! And he couldn't have picked a better moment to grow a pair an take the risk 🥰

[miosko-art]

1 Day - First Meet

\To feel that beautiful moment again, I replayed it again OwO\

My Luca's Shock Variations

[mikyapixie]

8⃞ 🅈🄴🄰🅁🅂 🄰🄶🄾 🅃🄾🄳🄰🅈 🅃🄷🄴 🄻🄴🄶🄾 🄱🄰🅃🄼🄰🄽 🄼🄾🅅🄸🄴 🅁🄴🄻🄴🄰🅂🄴🄳 🄸🄽 🅃🄷🄴🄰🅃🄴🅁🅂 !⃞ !⃞ !⃞

THIS MOVIE WAS HILARIOUS!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[d-criss-news]

Via Jim Glaub's Instagram Story (June 9th, 2025)

[elposting]

GUYS IM SEEING ANDREW RANNELLS AND LIN MANUEL MIRANDA AND AIDY BRYANT LIVE IN JANUARY AAAAAAAAAAAA

[fairytale-poll]

BEST MODERN FAIRYTALE ADAPTATION! ROUND 3, MATCH 3 OUT OF 4!

The Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley is based off various fairytales; Fire & Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones is based off Tam Lin and Thomas the Rhymer.

Propaganda Under the Cut:

The Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley:

The Sisters Grimm was a formative read for me as a kid. It’s fun and episodic, but over time it also examines both what place fairytales have in modern lives and uses fairytale characters as an allegory for self-determination.

Fire & Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones:

One of my favorite books. "As she clears out her old bedroom, Polly discovers that below her memories, in which she led an entirely normal and unremarkable life, there is a second set of memories, which are rather unusual." It's about memory and taking control of your life. Also books. It's one of those books that get better the more you re-read it.

The coming of age fantasy of all time. Giants in supermarkets. Stories that come true backwards and sideways and upside down. Memory fuckery. The hardest part about being a hero is the sheer embarrassment and that's how villains win. Bad driving. Friends, ex-friends, age-inappropriate crush, people you're supposed to be able to rely on who are useless, people you're warned against who save you and who you save in return but all the same that thing they did is not okay. Laughter and phantasmagoria and this is exactly what growing up is like y'all.

Everyone, especially those who have been let down by JKR and Neil Gaiman, needs to go read Diana Wynne Jones. She's the original, they're the bad mimeograph (JKR) and the reflection (Gaiman). Just go read them, okay.

[marauderstiltheend]

Looks like I have a new show to binge on... Slay the Gods

All Mythologies are in this. Look at that animation. Just wow.

Based on "I was learning to slay the gods at an asylum" by Yinyu Sanjie.

[michael-lurks-nearby]

Deadass it happened...

JORGE AND LIN MET!

IT'S THE REAL HAMILTON X EPIC CROSSOVER! IT'S ACTUALLY FUCKING HAPPENING EVERYONE CELEBRATE!!!

[masschase]

I wasn't sure I'd be able to do one of these as I think I only completed about 20(?) pieces of art last year. But after going across this blog and my main 2 sideblogs, @chase-the-music and @lifeonthemurdersim(18+) I did in fact draw at least one thing a month which I'm quite pleased with. I've used a mix of quicker doodles, full pieces and outfit references!

It's no surprise my work is quite OC heavy so I actually picked works that all feature OCs! Most are mine but I've also chosen to include the OCs of four people I absolutely could not have coped through 2024 without.

🧡 March features @whoredmode's Anteros 💛 September features @snail-eggs's Xixi 💙 October features @cptsadist's Jet 💜 November features @vermillionth's Aveline

So much love to all the friends I've made through this fandom, however! I've met some fantastic people both last year and the year before who I hope to keep in touch with! Also, a massive thank you to anyone and everyone who has supported my work in any way, I appreciate every single like, reblog, comment and kudos and message so much! 😊

It's been a pretty tough year for me personally so I've swung between too burnt out to do what I'd like to and taking tremendous solace in my creative work, and while I'm optimistic for a calmer 2025, I'm definitely going to keep improving, creating, and generally being abnormal about my favourites!

Stay alt, stay queer, STAY CRINGE and have a good year!

Chase xxx

[lin-archive]

[forflightlessbirds]

art for a friend's fic ( @sheepinwolfcountry check out anagapesis everyine it's so.... hwaiaoah. /pos)

eyestrain under the cut

final product + with the original colour scheme i wanted! actually v proud of this one teehee