#3 in 1 cavitation

[scramboileditlog]

Visita Iglesia 2025

Visited several designated Jubilee Churches in Cavite today as part of our Knights of Columbus council's annual activity.

1. Saint Francis of Assisi Parish - City of General Trias, Cavite

2. Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine - Tanza, Cavite

3. Diocesan Shrine of Immaculate Conception - Naic, Cavite

4. Our Lady of the Assumption Parish - Maragondon, Cavite

5. Saint Gregory The Great Parish - Indang, Cavite

6. Saint Jude Thaddeus Parish - Trece Martirez City, Cavite

7. Immaculate Conception Parish - City of Dasmariñas, Cavite

[cskyes]

just finished watching gomburza, quick thoughts:

1) wow jose burgos is hot

2) wow this film really did not give a fuck about jacinto zamora

3) it's every interesting how the film, whenever it showcases the rich businessmen talking about politics in general, is often accompanied by a background of lower class filipino people.

3.5) on that point I really don't know what they're telling here, is it just mean't to be set dressing? or is it meant to highlight the cavite mutiny's and the association of filipino's failure to recognize and recruit lower class filipinos within their organization.

4) i hate that final scene with the friars feeling guilty, it feels shoehorned in and just reeks of apologism for the church. although sadly this isn't the first time, series that MCI and (if i recall correctly) Leon Ma. Guerrero's translation strip away the church, as one unified entity's, from the sins they've committed.

5) wow ang yummy talaga ni jose burgos 😝😝😝 ang kalayaan ng los filipinos ay nasa kiffy ko eme 😝😝😝

[battleangel]

Modern Dentistry = Inhumane & Unnecessary

The medical industrial complex in the US is sociopathic.

Specifically, modern dentistry.

Blind trust & faith, excessive authoritarianism, abusive practices, capitalist exploitation are all the norm.

Modern dentistry.

Reddit:

“I am so in shock.

I asked the receptionist — is it normal for the dentist to ‘lose an instrument’ during root canal and she immediately said, ‘Yes, its a known complication’.”

Soulless, evil, depraved.

Reddit:

“I was referred to a ‘very good endodontist’ to remove the file but I have to come back to the same dentist to have the crown placed.

Its the same dentist who lost his instrument during my root canal!

The dentist was also SUPER rough with the file during the root canal and HE HAD TO KEEP MY JAW IN PLACE WITH HIS HAND AS IT KEPT MOVING.”

Soulless & sociopathic.

Toxic, capitalist pigs, evil energy vampires.

Soulless sociopaths.

Ruined lives. Suicides. Early deaths. Young deaths. Ruined marriages. Ruined careers. Ruined relationships. Depression. Anxiety. Alcohol dependency. Opioid addiction. Illicit drug addiction. Binge eating. Food addiction. Eating disorders. Compulsive behaviors. Neurotic behavior. Disordered behavior.

Numbness. Lethargy. Listlessness. Emptiness. Social media addiction. Gaming addiction. Retail addiction. Shopping addiction. Sex addiction. Obsessive disorders. Panic attacks.

All caused by…

Encouraged by…

Fed by…

Worsened by…

Exacerbated by…

Catastrophized by…

Catalyzed by…

Dismissed by…

Handwaved by…

Monetized by…

Incentivized by…

Rewarded by…

C A P I T A L I S M

Capitalist pigs.

Soulless demons.

Dentistry Business plan

1.) Cavity/Decay/Broken Teeth

•Dentist: Fillings - poorly done.

•Dentist: Crowns - improperly placed or sized.

2.) Decay/Possible Nerve Damage - Improper Fillings & Crowns

•Dentist: Unnecessary root canal

3.) Unnecessary failed root canal

•Failed root canal caused by dentist error, infection, bacteria or there was no root canal needed in the first place so periodontal ligament etc damage is done due to how invasive the procedure is.

•All root canals will eventually have to have retreatment/extraction.

•No canal is “permanent” although many dentists present root canals as “one & done” — they’re not.

4.) Retreatment or Referral - 2nd Root Canal

•Retreatment: Dentist does a second root canal after fucking up the first one.

•Referral: Dentist refers patient to an Endodontist, a specialist who specializes in root canals. Given theres already been a failed root canal, chances are high the second root canal will fail as well.

5.) Extraction

•Dentist: Tooth extraction - all of that to just remove the tooth anyway - after thousands has been spent, trauma done to jaw, gums, mouth, teeth, bleeding, pain, etc.

6.) Implant

•Dentist: Implants to replace tooth that was extracted after multiple failed root canals.

7.) Wash, rinse, repeat

•Wash rinse repeat with up to a dozen or more teeth — check reddit for patient stories detailing multiple root canals, infections, drill bits being left in patients teeth, retreatments, extractions & implants being done with all molars, entire side of someones mouth, etc.

They want you broke, broken down & in pain.

It makes them money.

The ADA (American Dental Association) forced Netflix & Amazon Prime to remove the “Root Cause” documentary.

God forbid someone tells the truth & fucks up their racket.

CAPITALISM FEEDS ITSELF ON FUCKING DEATH!

I feel sick over how fucking evil this capitalist society is.

How many millions have been harmed, injured, killed, paralyzed, incapacitated, destroyed, ruined.

All for money.

So fucking cold.

TodaysRDH.com:

Neuralgia Induced Cavitational Osteonecrosis (NICO) & & Fatty Degenerative Osteonecrosis of the Jawbone (FDOJ) are the cavitations at the apex of root canaled teeth and areas of jaw of previously root canaled teeth that were then extracted.

NICO/FDOJ are hollow dead spaces in jawbones where the bone marrow is dying or dead.

The cause of NICO/FDOJ is avascular osteonecrosis.

NICO/FDOJ is largely neglected in mainstream dentistry because it cant be detected by conventional 2D imagery.

Per a study, patients with NICO/FDOJ lesions — caused by root canaled teeth and by extracted teeth after root canals — had the following symptoms:

•Facial pain

•Trigeminal neuralgia

•joint aches

•rheumatoid arthritis

•chronic fatigue syndrome

•breast cancer

•thyroidism

•autoimmune diseases

•multiple sclerosis

•Parkinsons disease

•asthma

•leukemia

•allergy

•ALS

The study also concluded that NICO/FDOJ lesion sites contribute to a permanent increase in RANTES/fibroblast growth factor-2 — RANTES is a chemokine that helps coordinate the bodys immune response & defects in RANTES leads to compromised immunity & more severe infections & acute diseases — fibroblast growth factor-2 stimulated the growth & development of new blood vessels that contribute to cancer, arthersclerosis & other potentially fatal diseases.

A permanent increase in RANTES:FGF-2 expression in NICO/FDOJ lesion sites can exert negative impacts on joint inflammation, central nervous system inflammation & breast tissue.

Chemokine overexpression in the jawbone connected to root canaled teeth appears to be a danger for immune system preservation which is critical to maintaining a balanced immune system & preventing multiple systemic and often fatal diseases. Improper wound healing in previous extraction sites & underneath root canaled teeth provoked immune system modulation which prevents the bodys natural immune system from properly responding to serious & often fatal diseases.

I am completely unnerved by how fucking soulless & evil this capitalist society is.

I feel like vomiting.

Reddit:

“I was told the root canal would be painless due to novacaine.

But it wasnt!

The dentist cotinuously had to stop to give me another novacaine shot.

The dentist even had to shoot the anesthetic directly into the nerve.

I was in pain before I even walked out of the dentist office. Significant pain.

I was told, “Take advil”.’

Sociopaths. Hurting people. For fucking money. And lying about it.

Dentistry does what the NFL does with head impacts.

Its “quack dentistry that was discredited 100 years ago” if you point out the truth about NICO lesions.

Reddit:

“I was in significant pain even a month after the root canal so I finally went back into my dentist.

I was given amoxicillin for 10 days.

Pain was still severe so I was told it was most likely caused by a crack and getting a crown would help.

Crown appointment was a nightmare!!!

I felt pain throughout the ENTIRE procedure and kept having to make the dentist stop to give me another shot of novacaine.

It was so much worse than the root canal.

I went home & sobbed myself to sleep.

The pain was absolutely excruciating.

I was again given antibiotics and told to give the pain 10 days.

Once again, the amoxicillin did nothing.

Permanent crown didnt help.

I am in pain every day.

Xrays were normal.

Dentist told me to go to a specialist or he can extract the tooth for me.

I have Medicaid and dont have money for either.

Its been a year of torturous hell.

I cant chew food on my left side which has caused endless issues on my right side.

I am terrified, afraid, scared, anxious, numb, deflated & defeated.

I could chew on the tooth before the root canal — I cant chew anything after.

I am in endless pain.”

All this needless torture being caused JUST for money.

Dentist on reddit:

“Every filling ever will need to be replaced.

Every root canal ever will eventually fail.

Thats just dentistry.”

Nauseous.

Theyre so nonchalant in their soulless sociopathy.

Soulless sociopaths:

•Dentistry industrial complex

•Oncological/cancer industrial complex

•OTC medication industrial complex

•Pharmaceutical industrial complex

•Psychiatric industrial complex

•Rheumatological industrial complex

•Hematological industrial complex

•Neurological industrial complex

•Gynecological industrial complex

•Snack industrial complex

•Soda industrial complex

•Fast food industrial complex

•Chain restaurant industrial complex

•Alcohol industrial complex

•Frozen food industrial complex

Soulless evil capitalist sociopathic fucks.

Reddit:

“I am living in terror.

I was told the root canal would be a permanent fix.

Now, I need a retreatment — a second root canal.

The first time was so bad — to need a second one is a thousand times worse.

I am absolutely devastated.”

Reddit:

“I need multiple root canal retreatments.

Im besides myself.

I was told the root canal was a done deal!

I am breaking down every single day in tears.”

Soulless sociopathic fucks.

Reddit:

“I am living in root canal retreatment absolute terror.

I barely made it through my first root canal.

I was weeping afterwards in the sitting room.

I barely lasted the two hour procedure & completely broke down the moment it was over.

I actually had to beg the dentist to stop during the root canal so I could compose myself while I had a panic attack.

My anxiety leading up to the retreatment is absolutely crippling.

I dont know how or if I will make it through a second root canal.”

Pure evil.

Reddit:

“I couldnt breathe through my nose.

I couldnt swallow with the dental dam on.

I had a panic attack and sobbed.

The dentist wouldnt give me a break.

It was a living actual literal nightmare.

For two hours, I suffered.

I wanted to interrupt the dentist or beg him to stop.

But I was too hesitant to.

So, I sat & suffered in absolute terror & dread for two hours.”

Soulless.

How can you do this to human beings?

Knowing theres another option.

Knowing theres holistic, biologic, biomimetic dentistry that is naturopathic not allopathic.

Knowing there are alternative treatments like oxidization & better imaging like 3D cone rays.

How can dentists be so endlessly cruel?

ADA’s own blog refers to the problem as “creative diagnoses”.

Dentists make no money from cleanings so they FIND problems where they dont exist.

Its also called, Fill bill & drill.

My dentist tried to do this to me yesterday & very casually said I needed a “root canal & crown”.

I am 43 — aside from a few cavities that were filled & impacted wisdom teeth removed at 19 — I have never had any other work done.

My dentist dismissed my concerns, briefly pointed towards my Xray, said that a previous cavity I had filled was approaching the nerve.

Root canal & crown end of story.

No, I dont think so — I have already stopped taking prescription medication for arthritis and instead use CBD cream, heat pads, yoga, walking.

I self regulate my emotions through shadow work, somatic work, subconscious work, breathwork, energy work, reiki, movement, journalling, art, being in nature, etc.

I dont take any OTC medications but sometimes have debilitating pressure headaches that cause sensitivity to light & noise & sinus pain. I turn off all lights, I always have a completely silent environment during the day all week inside my apartment, I get off my phone & Macbook, I go for a walk, spend time in nature, do yoga, make herbal tea, drink water.

If I feel like I have a cold, I take organic cough drops, eat hot broth, rest, walk outside, herbal tea, lots of water. I dont take any OTC medication.

When my period cramps & lower back hurt, I drink tea & water & use heat packs. I dont take OTC medication.

I questioned why my teeth would be any different and was pleasantly surprised to see that holistic dentists exist that shared my disgust over root canals and the state of dentistry and the rest of the western medical industrial complex.

I found an Usui reiki master, holistic dentist with her PhD from Rutgers who is also a tarot card reader that focused on minimizing sugar intake & dietary changes - diet & lifestyle, brushing flossing mouth guards if grinding is an issue pulling oil - maintaining dental health as well as regular check ups - preventative proactiveness.

She also utilizes 3D cone xrays, not limited 2D & does alternative treatments like oxidization and her stated goal on her website is for patients to realize they have the power to heal themselves and she only assists when absolutely medically necessary and takes a minimal approach to any kind of interventions.

The opposite of “modern dentistry” and the modern medical industrial complex that feeds itself off of pain, misery, lies & death.

Reddit:

“The reason I have to go back for a second root canal is there was a broken instrument left inside the tooth during the first root canal.

I am depressed & filled with terror.”

They make money torturing people & lying to them & accusing anyone who exposes them of “fake science” & “quack dentistry”.

Dental drills;

•800k rpm = 13k HZ

•Limit of human hearing is 20k HZ.

Theres NOTHING normal about dental drilling aka TORTURE.

Theres a reason even just the SOUND of a drill sets you on edge & frays your nerves.

Its DESIGNED to do that or it wouldnt be approaching the fucking limits of literal human hearing.

Its supposed to be torturous & unnerving & it absolutely is.

Novacaine does NOTHING to “numb” the sound of the drilling…

You are brainwashed as an American in our capitalist hellhole to accept this torture unquestioningly from childhood because dentists are authoritative figures & questioning them equates to questioning “science” which is never allowed as they get away with hurting people for money by weaponizing empiricism and accusing anyone who exposes them of “quack science”.

Crowns are also fucking awful.

I was told blithely & fucking dismissively yesterday that I “had” to get a root canal & a crown.

Mind you, I was in absolutely zero pain before the appointment.

After an extremely aggressive cleaning with painful scraping, my teeth were sensitive as fuck.

All the receptionists fearmongered the hell out of me.

Its $1700 for the fucking root canal & crown so its like fuck no, you cant “go ahead & make the appointment”.

All four receptionists then told me I may not be in pain now but now that I know I need a root canal, my mind will start to play tricks on me, not to wait until the pain kicks in because it will be unbearable & I will wish I had listened & made the appointment.

No, fuck off. I know what you’re doing. Trying to scare me & rush me into scheduling this.

And no, fuck right off with it. I am going to research this then make a decision.

Despite your best attempts to terrify me into “booking now!”.

Fucking used car salesmen.

Reddit:

“I had a crown done two weeks ago from a large old filling.

I had no pain prior to the crown & Xrays showed zero infection.

Two weeks of wearing temp crowns were pure agonizing hell on earth.

I ate pain meds like candy. Couldnt chew on my right side at all.

I just had my crown seated & it was absolutely agonizing.

I had to beg to be numbed just so the dentist could finish the procedure.

I bled a lot with the local anesthesia.”

They keep your jaw wide open for 2 full hours during root canal, no breaks.

Redditors are saying their jaws locked, endlessly spasmed.

Then the dentist acts like youre crazy if you ask for a break.

Thats the gag.

God man this is so fucking dark.

Completely fucking inhumane.

Root canals also cause serious & often irrevocable harm to periodontal ligaments.

I was warned of exactly NONE of this yesterday because they just wanted my fucking money.

Worst story on Reddit:

This woman on reddit had NO pain or discomfort. She was told she needed 4 root canals. Second root canal, she couldnt chew or close her mouth for five days AND HAD TO SLEEP WITH A SOCK IN HER MOUTH so as to not bite down in her sleep or cause pressure.

Weeks later, she was still unable to chew or close her mouth all the way after root canal & crown placement. She wore a splint for two weeks, absolutely zero relief. She is unable to bite down or close her mouth all the way without debilitating agonizing pain.

For two months! She has been unable to chew food on the left side or close her mouth all the way.

Dentist ordered Xrays & there are zero signs of infection — she is STILL being told to do yet ANOTHER root canal!

When do we question authority as brainwashed capitalist lemmings indoctrinated in the K through 12 conditioning centers?

When is enough enough?

They are torturers!

Above Redditor in comment to her own post:

“How do I not offend my dentist? I dont want to seem like I am telling someone how to do their job & suggest I dont need the root canal redone but I dont have another $1200 to pay out of pocket.

I hate to be difficult & I rarely complain but this has sincerely been the most trying ordeal of my life.

The anxious child inside of me feels like I am being s bother and I am literally one of thousands of pateintd my dentist has and I am afraid to speak up.”

A lifetime of subliminal brainwashing, conditioning, indoctrination, unquestioning obedience to authority.

Root canals can also lead to infections that eat the bone away. Necessitating oral surgery and a bone graft for missing bone.

Bone infection from root canal can lead to osteomyelitis which is an infection that can spread to your brain and be fatal.

Yet all my dentist told me yesterday is: Going to drill — yes or no, has decay reached nerve — If so, then have to do a root canal, place crown — Will book it for root canal just in case.

Motherfuck you.

Bone infections are actually quite common after a root canal. Bacteria moves in from the apex (end of the root) left behind after a root canal and that bacteria then grows and eats away at the bone.

This world is insane.

Somehow, all of this is “normal” and people make “jokes” about scheduling root canals on vacation & root canals being a picnic & walk in the park.

Youre being lied to & tortured — what the fuck is “funny”?

After root canals, many people report excruciating sinus pain & infections, migraines, constant headaches, jaw pain, facial swelling & pain after root canals.

Whats an alternative?

Holistic, biologic, biomemetic, naturopathic dentistry.

Get into it babes.

As I already stated — 3D conal Xray vs limited 2D Xray that traditional allodentists use — full picture of tooth, nerve, decay, gums, etc.

Holistic integrative evaluation of you as a person NOT just your teeth — many diseases can mimic or mirror symptoms for periodontal issues so a thorough thinking approach is required.

Diet suggestions to minimize sugar intake in beverages, soda, juice, candy, sweet treats, baked goods, dessert. Lifestyle changes to emphasize exercise, daily movement & overall health — NOT just your teeth.

Maintenance suggestions to ensure daily brushing, flossing, pulling oil, mouthwash, mouthguards for teeth grinding are consistently being done.

Preventative measures scheduling patients for regular checkups to take a proactive approach to monitoring their teeth & overall health.

Bit different then scrape, floss, fluoride, Xrays, bill for something — crowns, fillings, root canals, veneers, deep cleaning, something anything.

Dentists cause all this suffering on purpose just for money…

You think the ADA doesnt have the info that Ive pulled up just from yesterday?

Why did they force Netflix to pull the documentary?

Fucking please.

It would have fucked up their business model.

What does a dentist have to say about the NICO lesions I mentioned earlier?

Something something quack dentistry pseudoscience.

Whatever you have to say to keep torturing people.

What a dystopian hell hole this place — reality — “existence” — modern society is.

Dentistry is Inhuman. Inhumane. Insane. Sickening.

Why didnt our ancestors get tortured endlessly by dentists???????

Google:

“Sudanese people 2k years ago prevented cavities by eating purple nutsedge plant.”

High sugar modern diets is what necessitates brushing & flossing — our ancestors did NOT do that.

As always, in capitalism, profits over people

Google:

“Fewer than 1% of Sudanese teeth from 2k years ago studied by anthropologists had any signs of tooth decay.

Egyptians developed first toothbrush in 3000 BCE which was a frayed twig.

Early humans are low carb paleo diets and anthropological studies reveal almost no plaque or tooth decay from only utilizing plants and twigs.

What changed?

Our modern diets are overly processed, high in sugar which creates acid in the mouth and erodes teeth, low nutritional value, acidic carbonated drinks like soda which demineralizes teeth & erodes enamel as does candy and other sweets, baked goods and desserts contain sugars and starches that create acids that attack the enamel of your teeth.

Ancient humans ate mostly fibrous, low carb, high nutrient, paleo diets — beneficial for teeth & digestion.

Fiber contains properties that naturally fight bacteria & prevent plaque from forming on teeth.

High nutrients & minerals kept their teeth & gums strong & helped immune system fight off infections.”

Dont get a fucking root canal!

Stop going to traditional dentists!

Go to a holistic, biologic & biomemetic naturopathic dentist!

Save yourself from the above misery, pain & totally & completely unnecessary torture!

Look it up yourself.

And stop blindly believing…anyone.

Much less “medical professionals” financially incentivized to fucking HURT YOU for PROFIT.

Wake the fuck up.

[rossellini-tyrell]

Nothing’s Gonna Change My World

Ch. 3 - The World Was Waiting Just For You

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Word Count: 3,940

Warnings: Reader is still traumatized from the events of chapter 1, reader deals with some insecurities, including around her body/appearance.

Pairing: Pavitr x F!Reader also found on AO3 and Wattpad. ---------- Preface: This story takes place several years after the events of Across the Spiderverse, Pavitr and the reader are somewhere in their 20s at this point in time. This story involves a reader who survives an attempted SA, there will be brief description of the rescue from the event, and extensive discussion of the emotional impact of the event on the reader. There will be no graphic descriptions of the event itself. The contents of this story may be triggering for some to read, for that reason. ------------ You stretch, your joints cavitating in a series of satisfying pops and crackles as you reach to greet the day. The remains of your sleep are shrugged off, heavy and drape-like, like a lover's embrace. Morning spills through the window in saffron sheafs, watery and pale. Light, like your soul feels. Was that all a dream? Flashes of the night before flit behind your eyelids. The muddled dialogue from the TV melting into gibberish soup as you straddled the bounds of the waking world. A pair of arms easily spiriting you away, tucked against a solid chest. Gentle hands pulling blankets to just under your chin, gentle lips lingering against your brow. It makes you feel bubbly inside that your body got the sleep it desperately craved, finally able to feel safe with him there to guard your rest. You need not go far to find a clue to his intentions, a neon pink Post-it is stuck to your phone screen where it lays charging on the bedside table, which is not where you'd left it last night. You remind yourself to thank him for that later, except later is now because the note he left reads: "Good morning! I hope you rested well. Shoot me a message when you wake up :)" His cell number is scrawled at the bottom, in the same loopy script you remember from his previous note. You deftly add it as a new contact, and shoot off your first message, giddiness increasing because Spider-Man passed you his number. You: Hi! It's (You). Thanks for plugging my phone in last night by the way. Clearly, he's been waiting for your message, because the typing indicator appears on screen immediately. Pavitr: Good morning, sweet girl :) You are so welcome, I'm glad to hear from you. Did you sleep well? You just about died right then, because Pavitr is not fucking around with his intentions. You emit a squeal into the confines of your pillow before replying. You: Best sleep I've had in a while! No bad dreams to be had. Sorry for falling asleep on you last night, you didn't have to haul me all the way to bed, although my back certainly appreciates you for doing that ^_^ Pavitr: You seem to forget that I'm pretty strong ;) It's no trouble at all, after the last few nights you've had, I didn't feel right leaving you there when you'd be so much more comfortable in your own bed. You deserve better than that. Pavitr: Did you know that you sleep with your mouth open? It's super cute! Your face flares hot, feeling scandalized. You: We have been talking for literally 2 minutes and I'm already deceased. Pavitr: Oh no, now I'm sad. Look at my sad face --> :( Pavitr: I sincerely apologize for making you deceased on our first text. May I make up for it by inviting you out with me today? Pavitr: No worries if you can't or don't feel ready for that yet. All at your pace, sweet girl. You're not sure whether to feel nervous or giddy. The side of you that's been burned before is digging her 3-inch heels into the carpet. The side of you that yanked Pavitr's mask down to kiss him in the first place can't say yesyesyes! fast enough. After a few minutes of stomach-churning deliberation, you tap out your reply. You: I'd be happy to! Can I ask what it is I'm being invited to? The typing indicator oscillates on the screen for a few moments, starts, stops, and starts again. Pavitr: Classified ;) What I can tell you though is I want to give you some happier memories. The way we met was...not ideal. So I figured we should do something fun, without all the bullshit between us. I promise you'll like what I have in mind. Is 3pm ok? Meet at mine? You: 3 sounds great! Pavitr: !!! It's a date then. See you real soon, sweet girl :) This isn't happening. This can't be real. You are about to go on a date with Spider-Man. Your life feels unreal, like someone's fanfiction from that site the local extremists tried to shut down. You rush to the bathroom mirror to stare at your reflection, chanting holy shit holy shit holy everloving shit to cope with what your life has become. The you of 2 weeks ago would have died of an aneurysm laughing if she'd heard this. Since you'd slept in pretty hard this morning, you snarf down a quick brunch composed of whatever past you had remembered to stock up on before...all of this shit happened. It's off to the shower after that, followed by a stop at the bathroom sink to fix your hair and makeup. After spending an inordinate amount of time agonizing between two different outfit options, you settle on a a smart-looking sundress, not too heavy for the summer sun outside. Before you can blink, it's three in the afternoon, and you're tapping on the front door of apartment 406. You hear the clatter of a chain before the door swings open, revealing a rather...drippy Pavitr, clad head to toe in very expensive street-wear. You count a Supreme headband, a tight-fitting Pelota top, Stussy jeans and the latest Jordans, topped off with a pair of blue Wayfarers perched atop his head. The getup is hugging him in all the right places, and he knows it. Most of all, you notice the genuine smile plastered on his face, just as radiant as you imagined it would be when you met him with the mask still on. "Darling! Hi!" Pavitr exclaims. You don't have time to react before he's brushed a kiss against your lips, short and sweet. It leaves you stunned, frozen and burning at the same time, leaving Pavitr to giggle as one hand holds your chin. "Aww, you're so shy. That's adorable," he coos. His thumb traces along your jawline to gently pinch your cheek. "M'not shy!" you squawk. "Just...surprised, that's all," "Your mouth says you're not, but the eyes popping out of your head right now determined that was a lie," he jokes, locking the apartment door behind him. "Come with me?" he offers, extending his hand to you. His eyes glimmer on a soft face as he waits for you to respond. After a few moments, your hand finds his, and you know that if he had a tail, he'd be wagging it. Pavitr leads you into the elevator, all the way to the garage floor. Once there, he fishes a key ring out of one of his many pockets, presses a button that unlocks a nearby white car with a clunk and a chirp. You lay your own eyes on the car, and just about die right there, because it's a- "You drive a Porsche?" you exclaim, shocked that someone your age is able to afford a car that's solidly a year's salary for you, if not two. Pavitr gives a low chuckle. "A Porsche Taycan, to be specific," he explains, coming around to open the passenger door for you. "It's all-electric too. Check it out." You ease yourself into the seat, immediately noticing the red all-leather interior. "I have to admit, the red-on-black is pretty on-brand," you remark. The inside of the car is spotless, the leather well-maintained and the electronics keep a well-polished sheen. "Definitely got a funny look at the dealer when I went for this package without blinking," Pavitr says, starting the car up. The engine hums low as the car whirs to life. The dashboard comes alight in hundreds of intricate LEDs and neons, and you realize just how over the top this car is. Pavitr wheels the car out of the parking spot, every move guided by indicators and sonar because he's loaded and surely he could have whoever he- "Oh dear, you're shaking," he observes. You look down and notice your fingers are tremoring, clammy and cold in your lap. He takes one in his own, holds it atop the center console. The weight is steady and grounding. "You're okay, you don't have anything to be nervous about, it's just me," Pavitr soothes. It would have been more helpful if he wasn't literally Spider-Man. "S-sorry. I was just thinking," you apologize. Pavitr looks unimpressed, arches an eyebrow at you as he waits for the light to change. "This is all new to you, isn't it, sweet girl?" he contemplates. Your breath catches in your throat, because how did he know? "Yeah, I'm feeling kind of overwhelmed right now," you admit. The leather starts to feel tacky against your skin. Pavitr's expression softens, and he gives the back of your hand a reassuring rub. "Sorry for being an idiot. I should have known that someone who hasn't been in a relationship before might not appreciate coming on that strong." "But I have been in a relationship before. I've been in three," you clarify. You sense Pavitr stiffening in his seat as he completes a turn. "I just assumed- you seem so surprised that I'm showing you affection," he explains. "You react to it like...you're kidding," he makes wide-eyed eye contact through the rear view mirror. "About what?" "Three relationships and none of them has treated you like this? Not even holding the door for you?" Pavitr presses, his hold on your hand now still. "Not really, I sure do know how to pick them I guess," you sigh. "And now I've just met you and I'm already being given gifts, and you're so nice to me but I don't have the same kind of money-" "Ahh, I see now," he murmurs. The hand he's holding is lifted, fingers woven in between as he brings it to his lips to feather a kiss on your knuckles. "This is how you're supposed to be treated in a relationship, (You). Honestly, I'm not sure why these other idiots even bothered if they weren't going to take it seriously," states Pavitr, looking at you the best he can while still keeping eyes on the road. "And yes, I've been very fortunate with the success I've had, but I don't see the point of it outside of it being something to share with the people I care about. I'm happy to back off if you're not comfortable, but if you can, let me spoil you, darling. Just a little." He finishes with a wink, and plants another kiss to the back of your hand. Your heart flutters inside your ribcage, jitters transforming into sweet shivers from the contact. Never before have you met someone that's so damn full of affection and kindness that he can't carry it all, has to let some spill over the sides to function. "I think I can try that," you acquiesce. Pavitr beams, pecking your hands once more where they are joined. "That's all I can ask of you," he hums. He pulls the car onto a freeway entrance, and off you go in comfortable silence, the car accelerating smoothly as you speed towards your destination. You can tell Pavitr is really enjoying this car, the way he nimbly darts in and out of lanes with practiced ease, much like he does as Spider-Man. It's not long before you're pulling into what you recognize as a high-end shopping district. He parks in a quiet part of the parking structure before coming around the car to open your door. You accept the offered hand, and he leads you into what appears to be some kind of boutique. One he's been to before, judging by how the salesperson enthusiastically greets him as "Mr. Prabhakar" as he passes. You wind up next to a rack of exquisite dresses, a glance at one of the price tags makes you want to faint. "Was this the 'classified' activity you had in mind for today?" you inquire. Pavitr responds by pulling a dress from the rack, holding it out against your frame. "I was thinking that you might have some bad memories attached to us meeting. So I wanted to make some new ones together, and that starts with getting you a brand new dress- but not this one, we are leaving cottagecore in 2020 where it belongs," he explains. "Pavitr, that dress costs hundreds, I can't afford any of this," you whisper-shout, hoping the staff and other patrons don't figure out you don't belong in here. Pavitr rolls his eyes, and fishes something out from his wallet- holy shit is that a black Amex? "But I can. And as much as you like to deny it, you do deserve this. You do not exist as an object for men to play with and put back in the box when they're done, you are a good person who has been through some hard things, and you have more than earned the right to feel cared for," he challenges. "Let. Me. Spoil. You," he gently taps the corner of the shiny plastic against the tip of your nose to punctuate each word. "I- alright then, I really appreciate you doing that for me," you sigh, defeated. "But if I can ask, how are you able to afford all this?" "Started my own blockchain game company," replies Pavitr, as if it's nothing. He's shuffling through the racks, quickly rejecting different dresses for things like fabric, cut, and color. "Leaves me plenty of time to do...other things." "Other things...like making sure you don't miss the Supreme drops?" you joke. The implication doesn't go unnoticed, where "other things" is a pretty boring, nonspecific way to say "being Spider-Man". "Mmm, something like that," he replies, not missing a beat. You catch his face lighting up as he settles on a pair of dresses, runs the fabric between his fingers before retrieving them from the rack. "One of these is a winner, I can feel it," Pavitr declares. He's grabbing your hand again, leading you enthusiastically to the fitting rooms. "Wanna see how they fit on you?" You feel at this point like you can't win. Once again, insecurity comes raging down the path, nails digging into the flesh of your shoulders and sending a chill down your spine. "I'm uh-," you swallow your pride, figuring it's easier to just tell him. "I don't want to look stupid." Pavitr doesn't say anything at first, choosing instead to hang the dresses on a nearby hook, and takes hold of each of your shoulders. You feel gently contained, thoughts buzzing around inside your head clicking back into place. "You're beautiful, I hope you know that," he begins, quietly enough where anyone else shopping wouldn't be able to hear. "And if you don't, I'll keep telling you until you believe me. Also, if you've known me for at least three seconds, you'd see that I have a little bit of an issue with clothes." "Allegedly little," you snicker. "Okay, fine, I'm a hypebeast, I like clothes. Which means in no world would I let you look stupid," expresses Pavitr, his hands traveling up to cup your cheeks. "I think you'll like what I picked, but if you don't, we'll find something you do. You don't have to show me if you don't feel comfortable, the point is for you to feel confident, okay?" "Okay," you breathe. Pavitr's expression is fond, adoring even. He pecks your forehead just below your hairline, and then hands you the dresses. "Let me know if you need anything, darling, I'll be right outside," he instructs. He hands you the dresses and finds a seat on a nearby divan. You find yourself in the dressing room, alone with the dress and your thoughts. The first one he selected is navy blue. Sleek, form-fitting, with lovely detail on the shoulder. A weight hanging down the inside of the dress creates the appearance of heavy, drape-y fabric and a scoop neckline. It shows off a lot and you're not sure you're ready for that right now. Logically, you know Pavitr would hype you up instead of leering, chase out the insecurities when he runs his hands along- No. You're not going there. Your walk out of the dressing room is stiff, hesitant despite your best attempts to own the dress. Pavitr looks up, gives an obviously appreciative once-over, but you can tell he sees right through you. "Well?" you ask, patiently awaiting a verdict. Pavitr guides you by the shoulders to face the mirror. His palms on your exposed skin leave an invisible sear where they touch, even though there's only tenderness in the act. "I'm thinking that this dress isn't helping you see what I see," he answers, eyes meeting yours in the reflection. "I think it's lovely, I think you look classy in it, but the fit is just...not letting you feel like you. Maybe the other one is worth a try?" You nod, and feel yourself deflate a bit. Pavitr gives your forearms a brisk, encouraging rub as you head back to the dressing room. You peel off this dress and turn your attention to the second choice he's made. This one is a rich, emerald green, with sheer sleeves. There is an intricate bodice that shimmers in the mirror, when you slide it on, you notice the outer skirt is sheer like the sleeves are, with chevron patterning that suggests ivy leaves. The neckline is deep, but you don't feel overexposed. The dress feels like a natural extension of yourself, as if grown from a seed and wound around you, as a passionfruit vine finds purchase on a trellis. Is this what he was talking about when he said you should feel like you? You close up the zipper and exit the fitting room, this time with fluidity in your step. The mid-length skirt swishes when you walk, the beading on your bodice softly clattering as you move . You see Pavitr's head turn from across the room, and he would swear up and down to anyone who would listen that his heart stopped. He's positively beaming, contagiously so, the warmth in his countenance causing you to smile in return. He's quick to grab your hands and just about drags you over to the large mirror. "Give me a twirl, darling," he directs, eyes half-lidded and voice throaty. You comply, the skirt following along smoothly as he guides you through with one hand. "I think you're right, Pavitr, you have great taste," you acknowledge. You love the way you feel right now, radiant and tall, standing next to him like you belong there. Pavitr snorts, one arm gently rounding your waist. "I do have great taste. In fashion, and in women," he smugly retorts, pulling you to stand in front of him in the mirror. "And now, you can see yourself how I see you." "What do you see?" you ask. Pavitr drops a squishy kiss atop your head. "The only woman strong enough to kiss Spider-Man on the mouth and know he'd come back for more," he purrs. He wishes he could bottle this radiance up, store it in the fridge for you to savor on a rainy day. "I think you and I look good together," he remarks. "Yeah, we do," you agree. You know he's not referring to the clothes. "I also think that this dress looks so exquisite on you, you should wear it out of the store. How does that sound to you?" Pavitr proposes. You flush at the prospect of going out in public looking like this, but, strangely, you don't seem to mind getting extra attention right now. Not with the way he's looking at you like the damn heart-eye emoji. "I think I like the sound of that." Pavitr beckons a saleswoman over, who silently materializes behind you to accept his credit card. The hair on the nape of your neck stands on end as Pavitr places a flat hand on your back to deftly extract the price tag from its attachment on the dress's zipper. You crane your neck to get a glimpse of the number, but he's quick to dispose of the tag. "Don't worry about it, sweet girl. You getting to feel like this is more than worth that," he assures with a tap on the end of your nose. You feel like a celebrity when he leads you outside by the hand. The late afternoon sun catches the beading on your dress and reflects on the lenses of Pavitr's Wayfarers. Heads turn, and you're half-expecting to see paparazzi jump out from around corners, but you're finding you don't mind the looks. With him, you feel a hundred feet tall. "I don't think I ever said 'thank you'," you remind him when you're in the car later. "You're welcome, and you more than earned it," he replies. "Would you want to come up to mine after?" "Oh, um..." you falter, wondering what it is he's expecting. "Shit, not like that, I mean-" he stutters, pinching the bridge of his nose. "God, that sounded terrible. Tonight I was thinking of ordering in, talking, maybe watch a movie?" "Pavitr, I just had a fucking heart attack. You can't scare me like that," you wheeze, dying of laughter. "I should have clarified, I'm really not expecting anything like that from you, not unless that's what you want, and- you know what, I'm gonna stop talking," Pavitr rambles. "Oh my god, Spider-Man is so flustered right now, this is gold," you giggle. "Feel free to bask in my embarrassment. It's good for your skin," he snarks. You end up in his living room. It's surprisingly cozy inside, all rich, dark colors and plush furniture. Pavitr orders from his favorite spot around the block while you explore. You don't notice him fiddling with his phone when he's done, connecting to his bluetooth speakers and queuing up what sounds like a Beatles song, the first string notes tender and sweet. You turn to face him, and find him with his hand outstretched. "I was thinking, since you have a new dress now, might as well go dancing in it?" he invites. His expression is almost...nervous? "I think that's a wonderful idea," you accept, taking his hand. Pavitr holds you delicately at the waist as you slow dance around the living room. You're so close you're sharing breath, you smell the spicy scent of the aftershave he'd applied over the hollow of his throat. "This is what I want you to remember when you think about when we met," he rasps. "How beautiful you feel, how nice it is to be so close to someone so handsome." "How about 'so vain'?" you bite back, no venom in your words and a smirk on your face. "My point stands, darling," he hums. You feel his nose gently bump your cheek, not quite a nuzzle. "I don't know how I can thank you enough for today, for...everything, not just the dress," you tell him. Pavitr ghosts a kiss on your jaw, just below your ear that feels like he's just teased you with a feather. "I don't want you to thank me, but if you decided you wanted to kiss me again, I wouldn't say no to that, sweet girl," he whispers, his breath tickling your ear. You're not one to turn down a good thing, so you do. The kiss is languid, lips moving against each other comfortably and easily. Pavitr cups the back of your head and slips you a little tongue, and it's glorious, you feel like you're slowly melting into a puddle of hot molasses. It's crazy how in the span of just twenty four hours, this man has simultaneously lifted you up and brought you to your knees in the best possible way. You could forget all the other bullshit. You'd never forget the delightful way his lips engulf yours over and over again, his arm caressing your waist as if you'd shatter, the way he can't contain all the affection inside him, spilling out over the sides and bathing you both in its light.

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Lose Weight Without Gym | Best Noida Centre Offering Alternative Solutions

Lose weight without the gym! Discover the Best Weight loss Centre in Noida offering diet plans, yoga, and non-invasive treatments. Visit Namita Nadar Clinic for expert solutions.

Losing weight doesn’t always require hitting the gym. Many people struggle with the idea of lifting weights or running on a treadmill daily, but that shouldn’t stop you from achieving your weight loss goals. Thankfully, Noida offers several excellent weight loss centres that provide effective alternatives to the gym. Whether through dietary guidance, yoga, Ayurvedic treatments, or non-invasive medical procedures, these centres help individuals shed excess weight without engaging in rigorous workout routines.

Why Avoid the Gym for Weight Loss?

While gyms are effective, they are not for everyone. Here are some reasons why people prefer weight loss alternatives:

Time Constraints: Busy schedules make it difficult to dedicate time to the gym.

Medical Conditions: Some individuals cannot perform high-intensity workouts due to health reasons.

Personal Preferences: Not everyone enjoys gym workouts or lifting weights.

Sustainable Weight Loss: Some weight loss methods focus on long-term lifestyle changes rather than intense gym sessions.

Best Alternatives to Gym Workouts for Weight Loss

If you want to lose weight without going to the gym, consider these effective alternatives:

1. Dietary Modifications and Nutrition Counseling

A well-balanced diet is the foundation of any weight loss plan. Many weight loss centres in Noida provide expert nutrition counseling, where trained professionals create customized diet plans to suit your body’s metabolism and lifestyle.

Top Weight Loss Centres Offering Nutrition-Based Weight Loss:

Namita Nadar Clinic – Offers personalized diet charts, detox plans, and sustainable weight loss strategies.

HealthifyMe Noida – Provides AI-driven meal planning and calorie tracking.

VLCC Noida – Specializes in weight management through dietary modifications and nutritional counseling.

2. Ayurvedic and Naturopathy Treatments

Ayurvedic weight loss methods focus on detoxification, improving digestion, and balancing bodily doshas. These treatments use herbal remedies, massages, and yoga to help people lose weight naturally.

Popular Centres for Ayurvedic Weight Loss:

Patanjali Chikitsalaya – Uses Ayurvedic herbs and dietary modifications for weight loss.

Jiva Ayurveda Noida – Offers detox therapies and herbal supplements to boost metabolism.

Kerala Ayurveda Centre – Provides traditional Ayurvedic weight loss massages and herbal treatments.

3. Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Treatments

Several advanced weight loss centres in Noida offer non-surgical fat reduction techniques, such as cryolipolysis (fat freezing), ultrasound cavitation, and laser lipolysis. These methods help eliminate fat cells without surgery or intensive exercise.

Top Centres for Non-Invasive Weight Loss Treatments:

DermaClinix Noida – Offers laser fat reduction treatments.

Kolors Healthcare – Specializes in body contouring and non-invasive fat removal.

VLCC Slimming Centre – Provides ultrasound and laser lipolysis for effective fat reduction.

4. Yoga and Meditation for Weight Loss

Yoga is an effective way to lose weight while enhancing overall well-being. It helps improve metabolism, boost digestion, and reduce stress, which contributes to sustainable weight loss.

Best Yoga Centres for Weight Loss in Noida:

Art of Living Centre – Offers guided yoga and breathing techniques for weight management.

Isha Yoga Centre – Provides holistic weight loss programs combining yoga, meditation, and diet planning.

Sri Sri Yoga Academy – Specializes in customized yoga-based weight loss plans.

5. Intermittent Fasting and Detox Programs

Intermittent fasting and detox diets help accelerate weight loss by reducing calorie intake and enhancing fat metabolism. Many weight loss centres in Noida provide structured fasting and detox programs tailored to individual health needs.

Best Centres Offering Detox and Fasting Plans:

Namita Nadar Clinic – Provides scientific fasting methods and natural detox programs.

Dr. Shikha Sharma’s NutriHealth – Offers personalized detox meal plans and metabolic boosters.

Health Total by Anjali Mukerjee – Specializes in holistic weight loss through dietary detoxification.

6. Home-Based Weight Loss Programs

Many people prefer weight loss plans that can be followed at home. These programs include customized meal plans, virtual fitness coaching, and lifestyle modifications without the need for gym workouts.

Top Centres Offering Home-Based Weight Loss Programs:

HealthifyMe – Provides virtual coaching, diet planning, and exercise routines.

TruWeight Noida – Specializes in home-based weight loss with customized meal kits.

Namita Nadar Clinic – Offers online consultations and personalized weight management programs.

Key Benefits of Gym-Free Weight Loss Programs

Losing weight without the gym has several advantages, including:

Sustainability: Focuses on long-term lifestyle changes.

Customizability: Plans are tailored to individual needs and health conditions.

Convenience: Most methods can be followed at home.

Holistic Approach: Includes diet, yoga, and alternative therapies for overall well-being.

Choosing the Best Weight Loss Centre in Noida

When selecting a weight loss centre in Noida, consider the following:

Reputation & Reviews: Check online reviews and testimonials.

Certifications & Expertise: Ensure the centre has qualified dietitians and healthcare professionals.

Personalization: Look for customized weight loss plans.

Sustainability: Choose a program that promotes long-term weight management.

Conclusion

Losing weight without the gym is possible with the right approach. Whether you prefer dietary modifications, yoga, Ayurvedic treatments, or non-invasive fat reduction, Noida has plenty of weight loss centres to support your journey. If you’re looking for a trusted Best Weight Loss Centre in Noida & expert, Namita Nadar Clinic offers personalized, effective, and sustainable weight loss solutions tailored to your needs.

So, take the first step towards your fitness goals today and choose the best weight loss centre in Noida that aligns with your lifestyle!

[indian-suppliers]

Guide to Maintaining Rexroth Hydraulic Pumps: Insights from NN Hydraulic India

Hello fellow engineers and hydraulic system enthusiasts,

At NN Hydraulic India, we've accumulated extensive experience in maintaining and servicing Rexroth hydraulic pumps.

We'd like to share some best practices to help you ensure optimal performance and longevity of your equipment.

1. Regular Inspection:

Leak Detection: Periodically inspect for fluid leaks around seals, valves, and connections. Even minor leaks can indicate underlying issues that may lead to pump failure if not addressed promptly.

Noise Monitoring: Unusual sounds, such as whining or grinding, can signal cavitation or mechanical problems within the pump. Investigate any abnormal noises during operation.

2. Maintain Cleanliness:

Contaminant Control: Keep the pump and surrounding area free from dirt, dust, and metal particles. Contaminants can cause wear and tear on internal components.

Fluid Quality: Regularly check and replace hydraulic fluid as per the manufacturer's recommendations to maintain optimal performance.

3. Proper Lubrication:

Ensure the lubrication system is functioning correctly. Refer to the Rexroth hydraulic pump manual for recommended lubrication intervals and suitable oil types.

4. Valve Maintenance:

Regularly inspect Rexroth valves for leaks, buildup, or damage. Faulty valves can disrupt flow regulation, leading to system inefficiencies.

5. Preventive Maintenance:

Adhere to the maintenance schedule outlined in the Rexroth hydraulic pump manual.

Use genuine Rexroth parts for replacements to ensure compatibility and performance.

Train your maintenance team to handle Rexroth pumps properly, preventing common issues arising from improper handling.

6. Timely Repairs:

Address any signs of malfunction, such as pressure irregularities or unusual noises, promptly to prevent minor issues from escalating.

We hope these insights assist you in maintaining your Rexroth hydraulic pumps effectively.

Feel free to share your experiences or ask any questions related to hydraulic pump maintenance.

— NN Hydraulic India

[veliseraptor]

Top five WIP excerpts

this is just because i wasn't doing a wip meme instead of a top five meme isn't it

1. from Life After Death: “I’m so tired of death,” Xingchen said, his voice wobbling. “I’m so tired of it. You, and a-Qing, and then Xue Yang, and I did nothing to deserve you and a-Qing back, and I never looked for…but he’s here and I can’t stand the thought of losing him. All my struggling, all my searching for answers and closure, everything I ever said about justice, and that’s what it comes down to.” He bowed his head lower. “Xue Yang dying would rip something out of my heart that I can’t bear to lose. Not now.”

Song Lan let out a slow exhale. :I know,: he said again.

“I’m sorry,” Xingchen said.

:Xingchen,: Song Lan said, :I’ve known that, or something near it, since I made the decision to bring him back to life.: He swallowed hard. :You loved him.:

“I don’t want to,” Xingchen said, “but I don’t know how to stop.”

2. from the devil drives: “Bringing a full complement of bodyguards would be too conspicuous,” said Khun Kinn. Khun Vegas smiled and Pete thought oh no. 

“I agree,” he said. “But there is room for a plus one. He knows my staff, and most of your bodyguards, but an unfamiliar face…” Khun Vegas’s eyes drifted very slightly in Porsche’s direction before moving back to Khun Kinn. 

Oh, no, Pete thought again, but with a little more despair this time.

“Take Pete,” Khun Kinn said.

Vegas’s gaze swept to Pete, flicked slowly over him from head to toe. “Isn’t he one of Tankhun’s?” he said. “He won’t be thrilled that you’re loaning out his bodyguard to me.”

“That’s not your problem.”

“Considering Tankhun,” Vegas said, “it actually might end up being my problem.” 

“Pete doesn’t go out as much as some of the other guards,” Kinn said, “so he’s less recognizable. I’m offering you one of our best. Pete’s competent, observant, and I trust him completely.”

Pete might’ve been more flattered if he hadn’t been very aware that he was getting thrown this first and foremost so that Vegas didn’t take Porsche and only secondarily because Kinn trusted him.

3. from post-canon vegaspete long(er) fic: “Let me get you some painkillers?” Pete said.

“I’ll get them myself,” Vegas snapped, but of course he still had to put his clothes back on, which was an ordeal all on its own when he was already like this. He ended up sitting on the toilet with his head down to control the dizziness, fighting back tears of frustration and anger. Pete fled (“I’m going to get you some painkillers,” he said, this time not a question) and Vegas sat there marinating in rancid self-loathing until he came back. 

He took the pills in silence and didn’t look at Pete hovering and radiating anxiety. He bit down on the urge to snap at him hard enough to taste blood and felt like a monster. 

A sexually frustrated monster. 

4. from et ipsi sunt jacula: “Your wound,” Gabriel said, removing his hands, “needs tending.” 

“And you, with your healer’s hands,” Lymond said. “Ille more suo victus pietate, nec sordes cavit, nec fetorum exhorruit.”

“I make no claims to the miraculous,” Gabriel said. “But such things come first and foremost to the faithful.”

“Accept Christ,” Lymond said, “and my deformities shall disappear. Deny him, and I am cast out of the body public. Is that it?” 

Gabriel knelt, beginning to remove the dressings. “You cast out yourself,” he said mildly. “If you refer to your convalescence…I am given to understand it is exhaustion and overwork that brought on your collapse. You drive yourself hard, my dear.” 

“I do what I must,” said Lymond. “Should I let my opponent set the pace, instead?” 

“Your opponent,” Gabriel said, setting the soiled bandages aside. Lymond made no move to pull away, head turned just slightly to retain view of him as he examined the wound, livid and angry. “Your metaphors are all of war.” He paused, leveling a clear gaze at Lymond. “Is it any surprise there should be casualties, when such is your approach?” 

“You made it so,” Lymond said, suddenly blunt. 

“Did I?” Gabriel asked, smiling very slightly. “From the beginning you greeted me with nothing but hostility. You decided that I was your enemy and have proven unshakeable in that conviction, for all I did to prove I have nothing but your best interests at heart.”

Lymond’s laugh was sharp as a blade. “My best interests, and Scotland’s too?”

5. from Redux: “Let’s watch something,” Xiao Xingchen said. “You can choose. I’ve–” he swallowed hard. “I’ve missed you.” 

“Yeah,” Xue Yang mumbled after another brief silence. “Same here.” He huffed a weak laugh. “Look what you’ve done to me. Made me a sap like you.” 

Xiao Xingchen pulled back just enough to kiss him on the forehead, making Xue Yang wrinkle his nose, and said, “there are worse things to be.” 

“Probably I’m some of those too,” Xue Yang said with a too-quick smile, but Xiao Xingchen let it pass, steering them over to the couch. Xue Yang fell asleep with his head on Xiao Xingchen’s shoulder within a few minutes, and shortly after slid down further to be curled up with his head on Xiao Xingchen’s lap instead. Xiao Xingchen’s chest ached with fondness.

At the same time, something tickled at the back of his mind, an uneasy twinge like he’d forgotten something important, and at the same time it was something he didn’t want to know.

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On this day…Lt. Col. Robert G. "Gray" Sowers on Thursday morning, January 11, 1968.

He was flying with 39-year-old Capt. David E. Fruehauf on his third flight in the Blackbird. The Blackbird would be flying under the radio callsign of “Aspen 21. Fruehauf was a native of Buffalo, New York, and had over 2,000 flight hours logged.

The pair briefed the flight plan, inspected the plane, and took off from Beale at 12:35 in the afternoon on what was planned to be a four hour flight.

A gentle left turn was then made to a heading of 280 degrees for a couple of minutes, followed by another left turn to 196 degrees and a descent into a refueling area near Lakeview VORTAC. But as the second turn was being prepped for, the left engine’s generator failed, some 37 minutes after the flight began.

SR-71 route "Busy Police #3" - UNCLASSIFIEDSowers and Fruehauf went to the emergency procedures checklist and accomplished the appropriate items. Sowers instructed Fruehauf to manually turn south towards Beale while he initiated a change to the astro-inertial navigation system to provide course

Sowers and Fruehauf continued straight ahead on the established course, maintaining their altitude with the existing engine throttle settings. They minimized all electrical requirements to conserve battery power.

About fifteen miles after the second generator failed, Aspen 21 began a shallow descent with both throttles slightly retarded and passed over Oroville, California, about 25 nautical miles north of Beale, at an altitude of roughly 10,000 feet.

A few moments later, the landing gear was lowered, causing the plane to slow to the needed 175-knots airspeed. This caused the plane’s nose to raise and created an angle of attack – the difference between the plane’s direction of travel and the mean chord line of its wings – of 10 degrees. The fuel shifted in the tanks to cause air to be sucked into the fuel boost pumps. The cavitated fuel flow forced the right engine began to lose power and flame out.

Out of Options...GET OUT!

But, being a unique, B-model, SR-71 posed a unique situation. In an ejection from a stock SR-71A, the Reconnaissance Systems Officer (RSO) in the back seat will eject first, followed shortly thereafter by the pilot. In the trainers, there is no RSO; the instructor sits in the back seat.

At 3,000 feet and some 8 miles from Beale AFB, Fruehauf complied with Sowers’ order and ejected. An instant later, Sowers followed his student into the sky via a Lockheed SR-1 ejection seat. After landing on the ground and removing his helmet and survival kit, Fruehauf found Sowers already on the ground, smoking a cigarette. My Dad told me that during test flight before they had to wear pressure suits that Gray used to smoke cigarettes in the cockpit but good for him he lived to be 92 go figure.😀both men were fine after the ejection and went on to have second careers. the result of the crash of 957 was that half of the trainer SR-71’s were now gone. SR 71 trainer the “C” model was later manufactured.

”Capt. David E. Fruehauf Fruehauf continued in the Air Force and eventually retired, settling in central Tennessee. In 2017, he was featured in a television commercial from Jack Daniels, showcasing residents of Lynchburg, Tennessee, as a resident who once “ejected from a SR-71 Blackbird and lived to tell about it.“ He can be spotted at the 0:28 mark, and aired during Super Bowl

Robert “Gray” Sowers retired from the Air Force, and became was the chief pilot for the country singer, Charlie Pride for 15 years. He saved the lives of all the band members by landing their critically damaged plane following a mid air collision caused by another plane.

Sowers died on December 1st, 2018, at his home in Tucson, Arizona. He was 92 years old. my Dad, Richard “Butch” Sheffield was crewed with Sowers at the very beginning of the SR 71 program in 1966. My Dad died eight days after his good friend Gray did.~Linda Sheffield Miller

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[roosterarts]

On this day, in September 1, 1896:

The Battle of Imus Began - The First Major Battle of the Philippine Revolution in the Cavite Province

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The Philippine revolution began when Katipunan leader Andres Bonifacio raised his forces on August 30, 1896 and attacked the powder magazine at San Juan del Monte. Although this attack would fail, further uprisings from different contigents of the Katipunan found success in other places. One example was the Kawit contingent in the province of Cavite, which successfully rose up and over powered the local Guardia Civil on August 31.

Following this success, Katipunan members at the nearby town of Imus decided to begin their plans to rise up and overower the local garrison at the town plaza.

Under the command of the Captain Municipal of Imus, Jose Tagle, and the revolutionary leader of the Kawit uprising, Emilio Aguinaldo, Filipino rebels attacked the plaza, with the aim of capturing the church and covent, where the Spanish friars and Guardia Civil held out. However, after storming the church, the firars and Guardia Civil managed to evade them and retreat to a nearby estate house - located next to the Imus powder magazine. With stone walls protecting the compound, the position the Spanish forces occupied was formidable.

Despite this Tagle and Aguinaldo ordered their forces to attack. After relentless and fierce assaults, the Filipino forces eventually found a weak spot in the Spanish defense and soon torched the building. This forced the defenders to get out and eventually surrender. With that Imus was secure.

However, the battle was far from over.

On September 3, a relief column from Manila was sent to supress the revolt and recapture Imus. In the famous battle at Imus bridge, Aguinaldo managed to beat back the Spanish relief column, scoring a major victory for the Katipunan forces, while also making a name for himself. The battle of Imus would be the first victory in Aguinaldo's career.

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So I wanted to do this piece on the battle of Imus because, well, its my hometown. The powder magazine and bridge mentioned in the battle are still standing today and I pass by them everytime I go to work. It's one of my favorite moments in history, since it was one of the first major victory Filipino recolutionist had agaisnt the Spanish colonial government.

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Disclaimer: The acronym on the flag stands for "Kataastaasang, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan", which translates as "Supreme and Honorable Association of the Children of the Nation". They are the main underground organization that sparked the Philippine Revolution in 1896.

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80vac Hangout & Coffee Shop Recommendations

1. Kura Cafe - General Trias, Cavite

Usual hangout spot namin ng friends ko. Malaki yung place. Di pricey yung drinks. Sa foods and pastry so far lahat ng triny ko sa menu nila masarap. I recommend their creamy carbonara. May free wifi voucher upon ordering. Open 24 hours.

2. rocafé - Dasmariñas City, Cavite

Mini coffee shop. Perfect for small groups and solo goers. Friendly lahat ng staff pati owner. They also ask you if you'd want to customize your drinks according to your preferences. Open til 10pm.

3. Cake's Coffee - Amadeo, Cavite

Maluwag yung al fresco nila pero maliit parking but you can park along the road din naman. Yung cheesecake and pastries daw sikat dito pero di ko pa nasubukan kasi di ako mahilig sa cheesecake, kape lang ako kasi you know Amadeo. Open til 7pm on weekdays and 9pm on weekends.

4. The Coffee Bar - Imus, Cavite

Tabi ng gas station. Usual stopover namin ng friends ko pag papunta or pabalik from Imus. Masarap yung coffee, paborito ko rin baked mac nila tska smores. Open til 12mn.

5. CLoud Coffee House - Dasmariñas City, Cavite

Mini coffee shop. Quality yung ingredients. Sikat dito yung selection nila ng croffles lalo na yung biscoff croffles. Open til 12mn.

6. Yaletown Café - Tagaytay City, Cavite

Another perfect hangout spot lalo na sa balcony. Masarap yung coffee and choco baterol. Medyo pricey pero classy kasi yung place so parang justified naman tska among coffee shops in Tagaytay di siya crowded so di maingay. Open til 4am.

7. KOPA KOPPI CAFE - Tagaytay City, Cavite

Another perfect spot if you want to have coffee tapos may view ng Taal Lake. Di rin pricey yung menu and malawak yung place. Open 24 hours.

8. Tinatangi Cafe - Dasmariñas City, Cavite

Malawak yung place. May parang tree house pa. Ganda dito kaso andami lagi ng tao. Pati yung lighting nila ang ganda. Try niyo nalang puntahan. Open til 12mn.

9. Cafe 10/23 - Imus, Cavite

Ito perfect for big groups. Malaki yung place tapos maganda. Pwede rin ata for events tong place. Kung malapit lang to sakin madalas ko tong pupuntahan eh. Open til 12mn.

10. Cosmos Café Studios - Dasmariñas City, Cavite

Once palang namin napuntahan pero maganda yung place tska estetik. Di pa namin naisip bumalik kasi along the highway ang hassle pag walang parking. Sarap nung white mocha nila pati yung pasta nakalimutan ko lang name. Photo studio din sila. Open til 8pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends.

11. Kaffe Belardo - Amadeo, Cavite

Ganda rin dito since 2010 pa sila pero hanggang ngayon sikat pa din dito. Sarap ng coffee and cakes. Open til 6pm.

12. Vermosa - Imus, Cavite

Ito hangout place talaga. Pili nalang kayo ng preferred niyong coffee. May Starbucks, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, masarap din yung iced mocha sa Burger King or coffee sa Mcdo.

13. Lamuan Shell Acienda - Silang, Cavite

Ito lang hangout place namin sa Silang. Pumupunta kami dito pag madami kaming may dalang kotse. Tapos ayun pwede uminom ng drinks and coffee kasi may Shell Select convenience store.

Mga di ko pa napuntahan pero maganda and masarap rin daw.

1. Hound Coffee and Studio - Imus, Cavite

2. Cafe Agapita - Silang, Cavite

3. Upland Kafé - Silang, Cavite

Alam ko naman marami pang ibang places bukod dito pero so far ito lang yung either tumatak sa isip namin kasi maganda and masarap or binabalik-balikan talaga namin. Di ko na din sinama yung mga mainstream brands.

[akonaman]

Pag uwi ng Cavite received a bad news from my boss na pinapabalik na kaming 3 onsite. To handle new hires. So nasira yung plano ko na sa Bicol na mag relocate.

Maybe it’s the Lord’s sign na rin para magresign na ko hehe. Nanghingi kase ako ng sign. And there you gooo first coaching 1-1 namin yun yung bad news.

Sabi nga dun sa nabasa ko “if it’s not your will, take it from my grasp and give me the peace not to worry about it”.

Grabe after that travel dami kong narealized. There’s more to life than just working 8 hrs a day, 5 days a week. I wanna live my life with slow mornings and healthy foods from the backyard.

Shet magiging Province girly na ko next year 🤍

[ask-emilz-de-philz]

MALIGAYANG ARAW NG KALAYAAN, PILIPINAS! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

HUNYO 12, 2023

KASAMA ANG MGA PROBINSYA NA SUMASAGISAG SA 8 SINAG NG ARAW NG WATAWAT NG REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS :

1. MANILA

2. CAVITE

3. TARLAC

4. LAGUNA

5. BULACAN

6. BATANGAS

7. NUEVA ECIJA

8. PAMPANGA

Sila ang kinikilalang 8 probinsyang unang nag-alsa sa mga Kastila.

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[pannaginip]

The drug war reinvestigation of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s government has shown dismal results since its launch four years ago, with four homicide investigations now closed, putting six police officials back on active duty, Rappler has learned.

But during the House committee on human rights hearing on Wednesday, June 5, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Deputy Director for Operations Jose Justo Yap said there are actually a total of 30 cases already closed.

Mila [the mother of a young man killed by police officials and whose case landed in the reinvestigation] has participated in the drug war reinvestigation – an initiative launched in 2020 during Duterte’s time – by former justice secretary Menardo Guevarra that intended to review a speck of 52 cases of killings by police. The 52 cases were chosen because cops involved had already been meted sanctions, mostly suspensions, by the police force’s own internal affairs service or IAS.

On a smartphone screen, Mila watched Guevarra be accused by Act Teachers Partylist Representative France Castro of being behind a “coverup.” It is now June 2024, and Guevarra is President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s solicitor general.

Mila watched with a blank face as Guevarra explained that the difficulty in reinvestigating was lack of participation. “I participated,” Mila said, “I gave them everything I had.”

“But it’s like they weren’t interested,” she said. Mila said that in the few times that investigators reached out to her, they asked her if she had obtained more evidence. “I wanted to tell them: was that not your job?”

In the four homicide investigations involving nine police officials in Laguna and Cavite, three were “provisionally closed” in August 2022 due to a lack of investigative leads, and one is now closed and terminated because the family is “no longer interested,” according to the NBI.

“Despite commitments made before the United Nations Human Rights Committee, the government has been remiss in following up and acting on the commitments made by the former secretary of justice. How can the victims have the confidence in cooperating with government when you have such dismal results in the status of cases?” said Karen Gomez Dumpit, a former human rights commissioner who, during her term, already complained about the “superfluous” reinvestigation.

Of the 52, only one, the case of Carl Angelo Arnaiz, which was a sensational case that merited headlines in 2017, resulted in the criminal conviction for murder of one policeman.

“Mapanlinlang ang reinvestigation na ito para sa mga biktima (This reinvestigation is deceptive for the victims),” Kristina Conti, lawyer for victims and an ICC-accredited assistant counsel, told Rappler on Saturday, June 1.

Conti pointed out that the “cherry-picking” of the 52 cases was suspect from the beginning because the DOJ relied on records that were forwarded to them by the police. “The reinvestigation was a desk review, and this desk review is ineffective, and ultimately has no impact on the search for accountability in the Philippines,” said Conti.

Rubilyn Litao, the coordinator for Rise Up or the organized network of families of victims that Conti works with, said there’s been a little bit more willingness on the part of other families to share their experiences now that Duterte is no longer in power.

Dumpit said a family she’s in contact with expresses some hope from time to time whenever they see another case progress. “The successful prosecution of other cases even if not their kin’s case can regain some of the crumbled trust with the police and in the justice system in the country,” said Dumpit, “but clearly, with what you have gathered, there has been a dearth of investigations, very few indictments and more so with successful prosecutions.”

The Makabayan bloc sees promise in the committee hearing. Castro told Rappler she will try to have the individual police officials be called to the hearing to answer for their deadly operations. [Gabriela Partylist Representative Arlene Brosas] said “it’s also [the families’] time to be heard.”

2024 Jun. 3

[theorist-influencer-untitled]

8.29.24 Thursday--Crime???

12:58 am

Still,have windblow...

Weird! I streamed in Tagged but some visitors posted that I have no sound... Why? Hmm...

Probably,controller of "Church Of Christ"....My "WAR OF ROSES"....

There are people behind the system virtually, can actually control our system...

I need extra 2 phone but I'm still broke...

Or people just planned not to hear me at all??? They don't want me to talk???

How can I say my rumour??? My rumour for my cousin-white on my Aunt Ten2x...

Fine! I'm a rebel!!!

If they don't want to listen then watch me...

Still...

I heard a rumour, I heard rumour that whoever control my system, to be muted will have a bad luck this Ber months...

I heard a rumour, I heard rumour that my cousin-white on my Aunt Ten2x will always think of me,will never find happiness or a tragedy for them...

9:33 am

Still,have windblow...

Uncle DD and Aunt Karen are here today...I wonder what fulfillment they have or what damage they did since yesterday???

So,funny...It is not my ideal life here angels... People are crazy here...College are undergraduate and undergraduate is college...

I'm self-pitying for 17 years here in Cavite... The Church Of Christ are so good to destroy people who doesn't belong to them....

I received this Alpha Arbutin of Brilliant but it was actually received by Uncle DD coz it is recorded in Lazadah! It is a nice thing to have in Lazadah...

Again and again....

Did Mitch give me those and these "simple battery" of life???

9:52 am

Uncle Jun went here few minutes ago then knocking the door hard,he was a bit irritated coz the door "is locked" ( Present Perfect Tense ). He just got a water and drank it... Then, I made a joke with John that "it is super scary" I said plus I said "let's run"! hahahah...

I feel bad...I wanna get my cousin-white on my Aunt Ten2x...

10:30 am

Beth texted me that if Aunt Bing is here coz Babes my cousin, Aunt Bing's daughter said that Aunt Bing went out around 4am to go here... Somehow,weird... Something serious...

I said she is not here coz nana was already awakened around 3am today... But I said just chill coz Aunt Bing is a kind of person who enjoys making friends around here in Cavite... Like my cousin Babes is much more popular than me here...

I'm thinking of money, job and my future... I wanted to get my cousin-white! I wanna have a story of my own love life...

I feel so frustrated...

12:50 noon

Uncle Jun just brought a chocolate coz he doesn't have money... But for dinner only today...

But we still have some veggies and eggs... But not my ideal life.

Good thing we still have eggs coz I will have Gerd again, I need to eat even a lil...

I still want my cousin-white on my Aunt Ten2x .... They are middle-class my original level as well before... I still want my nose perfection and my slim fast,in time... My family should be closed but I miss my old friends, hmmm... Guilty people or Guilty Friends???

1:37 pm

Missing for real this Tita Bing? Coz they are very friendly here in Cavite... Weird!

1:48 pm

Still,have windblow...

Chocolate is a good energy food for a long hours...1 block of chocolate can last for 4 hours for you to have energy. It is an emergency food or booster food of mountaineers or rock climbers... But in house, we need a genuine meal,of course!

Dark Chocolate is good for the body,every now and then...But I love mint chocolate like Andes!

2:13 pm

Still, have windblow...

I wanna leave Cavite... I hate them here but I have no choice...

I want to get my cousin-white on my Aunt Ten2x... But will try to do a vlog... It is my dream... My cousin is so cute... A free form vlog, my plan... "A love for a cousin"...

I should close my family first for awhile since I can't see my old guilty friends...

2:27 pm

Uncle DD should enroll in De La Salle angels... What did they do for 17 years???

Mitch needs to be responsible for something???

2:58 pm

I need to get my cousin-white for real on my Aunt Ten2x...

3:50 pm

Still,have windblow...

I miss the old good days angels where my room here used to have AC... I lost the 17 years... I really wanna get my cousin-white on my Aunt Ten2x... i want to be middle-class again aside from my cousin-white is really cute!

This room used to be cold 24/7 angels.... It was a doll room... But everything change these 17 years... Sad... But I wanna leave Cavite and be with my cousin-white. I feel bullshit!

4:10 pm

Still,have windblow...

They just took my 17 years,those are irreligious people on and off the screen....They just wanted to take my place unfairly....

4:17 pm

There is water interruption again, I'm finishing my laundry... My last phase is John's floormats then suddenly water stopped.

Irritating!!!

4:23 pm

I think there are a spy somewhere in-front and bullying me or copying me unfairly....

8:38 pm

It is unfair , it is confusing... I know, I'm worth it! Someone is worth it! But they judge me for 17 years....War Of The Roses!!! ( Church Of Christ ).

They took that away from me coz they have lil faith! Or Their hearts are arrogant to smash me unfairly!

9:12 pm

Still,have windblow...

I feel irritated, I'm seeing some cute stuff and I want it but I also want some mature stuff angels...

I hope my cousin-white will be supportive of my bitterish old self that they wanted me ugly and fat and took my 17 years here, that I want to go back to being cute angels...

I hope my cousin-white on my Aunt Ten2x will be very supportive and loving and understanding. I hope he can be my "Harvey"....

I want vanities angels...

I will call my cousin- white on my Aunt Ten2x as Harvey... The sweet and faithful bf of Sabrina the teenage witch...

9:23 pm

Angels please find cousin-white on my Aunt Ten2x... Tell him he will be my Harvey...

9:31 pm

I lost my moment... I lost my love story...I lost my future... What did I do? I didn't harm anyone here angels...

I feel bitterish...

[mchlpdmnt]

Chapter 1 | Week 1 - Day 3

Today is my mom's birthday! I cancelled my other schedules for her birthday and rescheduled it on Sunday. My father and I cooked the food for her celebration. She went and her sister on a hike in Silang, Cavite to have a relaxing moment while having the scenery of nature around them. Anyhow while we prepare our mom's food, our group chat are so flooded where you read soooooo long back from the top but it is a good thing and a new experience to me where my classmates shared their experience and knowledge when it comes in our course. Back then when I was a senior high school from where I graduated, it feels like shit where the people there would always treat you as a lowlife person given by the track I'd choose back then. It is all good now that I am already at college where the skills are needed to excel more and knowledge for our future jobs out there waiting for us lmao 😭🙏

P.S. Hapi Birthday mooooooom! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[siemsayko]

Sobrang on-point nitong nabasa ko from one of my following sa twitter.

I have this friend na onti onti na nalolost ang connection namin because of me na 1. Hindi always nasa Manila. 2. Hindi lagi may pera to spend sa unnecessary ganap. 3. Hindi convenient

Pero, hindi ako nagkulang. Lagi ako napunta kapag kailangan nya ko. From Cavite to Manila, hindi rin yun simpleng biyahe and all. May effort yun. May “uncomfortable position” dun and “inconvenience” pero hindi ako nagreklamo and nangsumbat. Siguro sa akin lang, sana narereciprocate. Kasi right now ang nangyari sa kanya; 1. Nakahanap ng mas convenient na kaibigan. 2. He was always treats by this friend of him. 3. Malapit ito at mas convenient for him.

Hindi ako aware na nabago na ang standard for friendship. Kayo ba? Naranasan niyo ‘to?