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[seandwalsh]

The culture of Lakitus in the Mario Universe

Lakitus are a species of Koopa that are often seen riding around in clouds with faces, throwing items like Spiny Eggs, Piranha Pods, Hammers or Coins at the people below them and using fishing rods to hold or catch all sorts of things. Many Lakitus work as Bowser's Minions, though we've also seen Lakitu reporters, such as the Lakitu Bros. in Super Mario 64, and the referee Lakitu who runs the Mario Kart tournaments and various other Mario sports events.

While most Koopas are ruled directly by Bowser, the Lakitus have their own ruler, King Lakitu, implying they may be more distant culturally from the others. While King Lakitu and his people clearly serve Bowser in modern day, this may have been an alliance that formed in more recent history.

Throughout various Mario games, the Lakitus are connected to the Chinese-like culture in Mario’s World. In Dragon Driftway from Mario Kart 8, a course with Chinese-style architecture, murals of Lakitus practicing Kung Fu can be seen on the interior.

Lakitu’s name written in Chinese characters ("朱盖木") can be seen on lanterns, signs and murals in Dragon Driftway as well as Dragon Palace, where Koopa Troopas can be seen practicing Kung Fu. Lakitu emblems (depicting a Lakitu's Cloud) and statues of Lakitus practicing Kung Fu are both featured prominently in both Dragon Driftway and Dragon Palace.

A poster for a movie called “Kung Fu Lakitu” with the subtitle “Dragon Driftway The Movie” can also be seen in GBA Ribbon Road.

Dragon Driftway appears to have been built in the image of an ancestor of Gobblegut, from Super Mario Galaxy 2, which had four limbs. Gold and silver statues resembling a version of this this Gobblegut ancestor, with a shorter body and "whiskers" resembling those on Draggadon, can be found in the courtyard of Dragon Palace.

This civilisation may also have built Pagoda Peak, which features Chinese-like architecture and a large green dragon structure with orange horns, very similar to Gobblegut. Pagoda Peak is said to be 4000 years old and is inhabited by Kung Fu Koopas and the Koopa Master. Perhaps the Koopa Troopas seen training in Dragon Palace will go on to become Kung Fu Koopas.

Glitzville from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is an “exotic” floating city with Chinese-style architecture, presumably modelled after a different region.

The city is named “Oolong Town” (ウーロン街) in Japanese after Chinese oolong tea. Glitzville is inhabited by many Lakitus, with both guests and local reporters being members of the Lakitu species.

At least a quarter of the Glitz Pit audience is comprised of Lakitus. Perhaps the sky-high location and cultural theming make it a popular draw for Lakitus in the region.

In Super Mario Land, the bosses faced in the Birabuto Kingdom, Muda Kingdom and Easton Kingdom are depicted as the leaders of a specific faction of enemies faced earlier in their respective kingdoms.

The boss of the Chai Kingdom, Biokinton, initially appears to be an exception to this, not bearing a resemblance to any enemies faced in the Chai Kingdom. Biokinton is described as shy and said to be hiding in a cloud which resembles a Lakitu’s Cloud. Rocketons are airplanes piloted by "soldier guards" faced by Mario immediately before Biokinton.

These guards strongly resemble Lakitus with their yellow skin, goggles and short, round noses. They may have a connection to Biokinton given their close proximity and matching name endings in both English and Japanese. “Biokinton” (パオキントン), “Rocketon” (ロケトン).

Perhaps Dragon Driftway, Dragon Palace and Pagoda Peak are actually in the Chai Kingdom, and with the alliance between King Lakitu's and Bowser's families centuries ago, Koopa Troopas began training in Kung Fu and Lakitus began serving in the Koopa Kingdom army.

Thank you to Sophie of @cartographers-office for pointing out the resemblance between Lakitus and the Rocketon pilots, this has been a fun one!

[theroguescientist]

Polish scientist watches Orb: Episode 8

Jolenta talks about her "master". Badeni is clearly not falling for it. Meanwhile, he can probably convince her the work he's doing is for the abbey, just long enough to get her involved in his project.

They seem to be getting along well. For now. You know, except for the part where he's just waiting to throw her under the bus if anything goes wrong.

Oooh, that's a fun model, with the central fire! The Sun, the Earth and everything orbiting around something we can't see. Totally wrong in some ways, but surprisingly correct in others. Since the Solar System moves around the center of the galaxy and the galaxy itself is also moving...

Reading about surprisingly correct guesses made by people who couldn't possibly have known certain facts is just really interesting to me. Like how we didn't actually discover Antarctica until the 19th century or something, but people have theorized that there must be a continent down there for nearly as long as they've known there is a "down there". Fascinating stuff.

Ah, here's Aristarchus again! Interesting how all these other models of the universe are widely considered ridiculous, but still known to the well-educated, but hardly anyone has heard of this guy. Is the show implying that the church knows for sure that he was right and has been hiding this truth since the begining of its existance? Is there a centuries old worldwide conspiracy, like the one modern flat-earthers believe in, except the truth They are hiding is the thing flat-earthers refuse to believe in? Because that's both frightening and hilarious at the same time.

I like how Badeni uses his status as a holy man (plus, possibly a bit of "you're just a girl, nobody's going to believe you") to get away with talking about those theories quite openly to someone he can't be sure he can trust yet. You can tell Jolenta's thinking "I could get in trouble for listening to him… but he's a monk from the abbey… so the things he says can't be too heretical… right?"

But she still panics after they leave.

Oooh, interesting. Could the Count be our new ally? He seems willing to challenge the status quo.

Wait? Does he not know the guys aren't letting Jolenta into the meetings? Was it actually her job to attend them all along and nobody fucking told her?! I'd be so mad if I was in her place.

Ha! Of course he knew it was her who wrote that paper. He wouldn't be doing what he's doing if he wasn't interested in figuring things out.

Yesss! Finally she told Badeni and Oczy the truth! Also, congrats on getting moved to the observatory.

Ha. Badeni hasn't figured out everything on his own either. Even though a smart guy like him really should have. Wasn't the room they talked in earlier on the Count's property? And she said she worked at an observatory. How many observatories could there be in one town in a time and place where astronomical research is actively discouraged?

Badeni is afraid of the Count, huh? Either he thinks the Count is against this kind of research and will turn him in or he knows just how smart the old man is and worries he might have to share the credit. To a guy like Badeni, both options are equally frightening :P

Oczy, as usual, doesn't know what's going on. Nobody tells him anything, and until recently he was happier that way.

Btw, I'm not some kind of expert on the history of architecture or anything, but some of the interiors at the Count's place look surprisingly modern? Like, not actually modern, but more modern than the rest of the setting?

Okay. The Count is fine with questioning the status quo and even the teachings of the Church to some degree, but isn't quite ready to consider that he might have been wrong. I guess that is the difficult part. To really devote yourself to the truth you must be ready to question even yourself.

In Mathematics realizing that you've been wrong all along is pretty rare. Like sometimes a conjecture you wanted to prove turns out to be false, but once something is actually proved, it generally stays proved. But I have dabbled in theoretical physics and, yeah, sometimes new theories rise and fall before you even get around to properly studying them. It's a bit overwhelming even if you manage to keep an open mind.

Ooh, Count Piast backstory! "Don't bother coming home." And yet, he is a count. So I guess he did end up inheriting the title.

Ooor did he actually inherit not from his father, but from the professor, who is apparently also his relative? He certainly seems to think he inherited his mission. Another great character introduction!

(Also, I've just read a paper that solves a certain problem using a very simple approach that my team did not consider. My boss is worried it might make our current project irrelevant, but I think I know how we can actually use those results to improve ours. Let's hope he's not too attatched to that one idea. So, yeah, the stakes aren't nearly as high for me, but this is kinda relatable right now.)

[justforbooks]

Sir Kenneth Grange

A giant of 20th-century design whose products – from food mixers to lamps and trains – became staples of British life

Kenneth Grange, who has died aged 95, was the leading British product designer of the second half of the 20th century. Even if unaware of his name, most people in Britain are familiar with his output: the Kenwood Chef food mixer, the Kodak Instamatic camera, the Ronson Rio hairdryer, the Morphy Richards iron. These everyday objects are part of all our histories. Grange was also responsible for the restyling of the InterCity 125 high-speed train and the 1997 TX1 version of the London taxi.

He was a tall, handsome, ebullient man, a joker with that element of inner moral purpose often found in the designers of his postwar generation. He grew up imbued with a determination to make the world a better place visually, his emphasis always on functional efficiency. Grange was a master at reassessing usage, but he also viewed design in terms of sheer enjoyment. He wanted us to share in the surprising grace of the experience as the 125 train comes hurtling down the track.

When he set up his own design consultancy in 1956, Grange was one of just a handful of designers operating in the world of what were then quaintly called consumer goods. Many of his early commissions came via the Council of Industrial Design (now the Design Council), a governmental body set up with the remit of improving national design standards. Grange’s commission to design Britain’s first parking meter, the Venner, introduced in 1958, came via the council. So too did his introduction to Kenneth Wood, proprietor of the firm in Woking whose domestic products were marketed as Kenwood. Grange’s clean-lined and user-friendly Kenwood Chef food mixer became a housewives’ status symbol of its time.

Like his near contemporary Vidal Sassoon, Grange came from a non-artistic background and had a similarly innate sense of visual style. Both men were quintessentially 1960s talents, Sassoon with his geometric haircuts, Grange with a succession of urbane modern products for a new, self-consciously fashionable age. He became a prime designer for the growing market in “portable accessories”: pens for Parker, cigarette lighters for Ronson, the melamine and smoked perspex Milward Courier shaver which, in 1963, won the Duke of Edinburgh’s prize for elegant design (now known as the Prince Philip Designers prize). Did Prince Philip himself use it? Grange insisted that he did.

In 1972 Grange joined four of the rising stars of his profession – Alan Fletcher, Colin Forbes, Theo Crosby and Mervyn Kurlansky – in founding the ultra-modern design group Pentagram. This was a multidisciplinary consultancy described by Grange as “a one-stop shop” providing specialist services in graphic design and advertising, architecture and – Grange’s own area – product design.

Pentagram became the bee’s knees of design consultancies: ambitious, professional, intelligent and jaunty. It attracted loyal clients, including Reuters, for whom Grange designed the Reuters monitor, a state-of-the-art computer terminal and keyboard, superbly well engineered in heavy silver aluminium sheet.

Through the 70s Grange was occupied with the most high profile of his design commissions: the aerodynamics, interior layout and exterior shaping of the nose cone of British Rail’s High Speed Train (HST). The InterCity 125 was a key element in BR’s strategy to woo passengers away from cars and planes and back on to the trains. However the first HST prototype they came up with was, in Grange’s opinion, “a lumpish, brutish thing”.

He realised he could only improve the appearance by first tackling the aerodynamics. On his own initiative (and at his own expense) he spent a week at night working with a consultant engineer at Imperial College London, where there was a wind tunnel. In the course of these experiments they developed a number of new ideas, getting rid of the buffers, hiding the couplings in the underside of the nose cone, and giving the train a more futuristic look.

It was launched in 1976 with its radical, dynamically angled nose design. Grange was always careful to give credit to the expertise of the engineers he worked with. All the same, it was his major triumph and a lasting symbol of the best of mid-20th-century British design. The HST – still in use today on selected passenger services after almost 50 years – transformed the public experience of travelling by train.

He was born in east London, the son of Hilda (nee Long), a machinist, and Harry Grange, an East End policeman. Kenneth was brought up in what he once vividly described as “a bacon-and-eggs kind of house”, respectably furnished with a three-piece suite and flowery curtains, the dominant colour being brown. Nevertheless his parents supported his chosen career in what was then termed “commercial art”. During the second world war, the family had moved to Wembley in north London, and Kenneth won a scholarship to Willesden School of Art and Crafts where, from the age of 14, he studied drawing and lettering.

These basic skills gave him the entree to a succession of architects’ offices: Arcon; Bronek Katz and R Vaughan; Gordon and Ursula Bowyer; and, from 1952, the remarkably versatile architect and industrial designer Jack Howe – all of these were modernists and prime movers in the postwar campaign to rebuild Britain using newly available materials and techniques.

Grange took part in the 1951 Festival of Britain, working alongside Gordon and Ursula Bowyer on the Sports Pavilion for the South Bank exhibition. For so many of Grange’s generation of designers – including Sir Terence Conran and my husband, David Mellor – the festival would be a lasting inspiration. As Grange later recollected: “You couldn’t walk a step without seeing something unlikely – the cigar-shaped Skylon, the huge Dome of Discovery, extraordinary metal sculptures, waterfalls that twisted and turned. Nothing was like anything I had ever seen before.”

Where much of British design was still craft-based, dominated by ideas that went back to William Morris, Grange felt the fascination of machine production. He was excited by the sleek designs based on new technology beginning to infiltrate Britain from the US, describing the moulded plastic Eames chair for example as “a rocket ship exploding into our narrow world”. I remember being impressed on my first visit to his house in Hampstead, north London, to find him the possessor of not just one Eames lounge chair but three.

Grange’s natural resilience stood him in good stead through the 70s and 80s, those lean years for designers when British manufacturing lost its way and, as he described it, “unbridled accountancy became the new dynamic in British industry”. He was glad of foreign clients, especially enjoying working in Japan where the innate Japanese awareness of design delighted him. An especially successful commission was a sewing machine designed for the Maruzen Sewing Machine Co in Osaka, to be marketed in Europe. On trips to Japan he started what became a considerable collection of beautiful wooden geisha combs.

Pentagram itself was flourishing, moving in 1984 from Paddington to larger and more stylish premises in a renovated dairy in Notting Hill. At this period it employed more than 80 designers and assistants in different disciplines, and the communal dining room became an ever-welcoming talking shop, a gathering point for London’s design world of the time. I remember some marvellous parties at Pentagram, including the celebration of Grange’s marriage in 1984 to Apryl Swift.

For Grange himself the 1980s brought increasing public recognition. In 1983 a solo exhibition of his work was held at the Boilerhouse at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

At this point he was already being lauded as Britain’s most successful product designer. He was made CBE in 1984, and knighted in 2013. In 1985 he received an honorary doctorate from the Royal College of Art and in 1986 became master of the elite group of Royal Designers for Industry. Success never spoilt him. He had a streak of self-denigrating humour and retained a kind of boyish innocence, as if he could hardly believe his good luck.

The sheer challenge of the job had always been his driving force. After his retirement from Pentagram in 1997, after 25 years as a partner, he and Apryl embarked on a project of their own, converting an ancient stone-built barn in the remote countryside near Coryton in Devon into a spectacular modern home with a spiral staircase of highly ingenious modular construction. Completion took five years; Grange commuted weekly between London and Devon, travelling on his familiar High Speed Train.

In 2011 the Design Museum held a retrospective, Kenneth Grange: Making Britain Modern. He continued to design into his 80s. Late commissions included the perfect men’s shirt for the fashion designer Margaret Howell; an updated range of classic lights – the Type 3, Type 75 and, in his 90th year, the Type 80 – for Anglepoise, for whom he had been made design director in 2003; and a really comfortable collection of chairs for elderly people. General levels of design for the aged population made him angry. “Where is the decent modernist care home?” he would ask.

Typical of Grange’s zany 60s humour was his design of a man-shaped timber bookcase that converted to a coffin, the ultimate exercise in recycling. “If I ever pop my clogs, it’s books out and me in, with the lid fixed, up to the great client in the sky.”

Two earlier marriages ended in divorce. Apryl survives him.

🔔 Kenneth Henry Grange, designer, born 17 July 1929; died 21 July 2024

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[sepublic]

Good lord I'm imagining job applications and resumes in the Metroid universe... Because again, with my whole thing about different species being selected un/consciously for certain jobs and roles, that'll definitely be relevant. Like of course you have to bring up what species you are, even if it's not mandated in an application, everyone knows that if you choose not to disclose it, it's because you're not the species a certain job is looking for anyway. Being a certain species IS part of your resume, and those fill-in features they use for particular skills applies here; So if you select one species, all of the traits associated with you are automatically listed.

For another example; Species with good peripheral vision, who can stay awake for longer periods of time... Anyone with an acute awareness of their environment; These would be hired as guards, be it in prisons or as generic security. Night vision is often a must. These species don't really need to be adaptable the way Earthians are because they're usually operating in an artificial, standardized environment, i.e. their workplace.

Plus, the architecture; Accommodating a wide variety of species' body types and needs can be difficult. With how species can vary in size wildly, you usually play it safe by having big, open spaces, with big, open doors and hallways and the like; Decreases the chance of some poor species being unable to fit through, getting caught in the doorframe, etc. Revolving doors are probably out of the question. Not to mention lots of canals to accommodate water-breathing species who visit.

This is especially the case for Daiban, which is the capital of the Federation; It needs to represent the Federation, which is supposed to represent all of the species involved. It reflects badly if Daiban's architecture isn't accommodating, especially for worlds that are 50/50 about joining the Federation, and whose ambassadors are visiting its capital for the first time to discuss things. Visitors to Daiban might feel eclipsed by the architecture, because it's so spacious and the buildings themselves larger to contain all that additional interior space; But for some species, Daiban is just the right size, and Federation representatives sigh in relief over that.

And what becomes the norm for the Federation, eventually starts bleeding in to other worlds, some of which are far from the capital because immigration will always be a thing, it's why the Federation even exists to begin with. But of course, to have more space, you need bigger walls and the like, which means more building materials; That can get more expensive, so the desire to accommodate different sizes might strain against companies and governments who want to be cost-effective, it's a balance of priorities. So some might try to get around this by emphasizing outdoor meetings, or prioritizing which buildings need to be 'accommodating', with immigration offices being the most obvious example.

Are there architects who specialized specifically in 'standardized' architecture designed for these purposes? Do different foods have different labels and signs of approval by certain organizations, such as a stamp asserting X product is vegan, kosher, halal, etc.? Specifically; X product is safe for a certain species. And again a lot of it can be expensive so it's cheaper sometimes to just stick with your own world where everything, specifically the infrastructure and logistics, is already tailored to you.

But the species with the most recurring traits, the 'bell curve' as we call it? They're the most populous, they're the ones who get the special treatment because they're seen as more viable, more profitable. The bell curve species are the ones best suited to thriving in different worlds. Jack of all trades, master of none, but better than master of one; It depends on what an employer might be looking for. So we have Earthians and other species amongst the 'bell curve', and its existence could have a scientific explanation, or just be sheer coincidence.

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Top Universities to Study in Lithuania Lithuania is home to several high-ranking universities that offer globally recognized degrees and a variety of English-taught programs. Here are some of the top universities in Lithuania for international students:

Vilnius University (VU) The oldest and largest university in Lithuania. Ranked among the top universities in Europe. Offers programs in Business, IT, Law, Medicine, and more. Strong research facilities and international collaborations.

Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Best for Engineering, IT, and Business studies. Strong industry partnerships and innovation-driven education. Member of many international academic networks. Affordable tuition fees with scholarship options.

Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) Popular for Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts. Offers flexible study programs and interdisciplinary courses. Active in student exchange programs like Erasmus+. Research-focused with international collaborations.

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Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) Best for Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Recognized by WHO and other medical organizations. Provides clinical training at affiliated hospitals. High acceptance rate for international medical students.

ISM University of Management and Economics One of the top universities for Business and Economics. Has strong industry connections for internships and placements. Offers globally recognized business degrees. Partnered with leading universities worldwide. These universities offer world-class education with affordable tuition fees, making Lithuania an attractive destination for Bangladeshi students.

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Modern College AU!

I had fun thinking about it :)

Imagining Pereshati and them are in their 2nd year while Saoirse and Dariah are in their 4th year

Perry doubles with business management and psychology (to reference one of the doodles seungu made haha)

I'm going to dare say she initially began as a psych student cuz she was undecided and psychology seemed to be a safe choice but she does end up taking to it. Pursues business when her father's condition worsens and she redefines her future goals.

She doesn't do well in one of her business classes and almost gives up the major but Therdeo helps her through it. She does get intimidated by Therdeo's ease in helping with her coursework and that maybe it's because he was exposed to his family's business quite often.

She retakes the class and does well.

Therdeo is an interior design student or architecture student.

Was initially undecided/ majoring in a study his family expected of him (maybe mechanical or civil engineering) but Pereshati saw his sketchbook once and complimented his art skills. He opens up to her about his old hobby. It's not that he isn't capable in his engineering course but he's mostly doing it out of family obligatipn. She encourages him to to try to do what he wants and see if he would like to pursue that in the future

Saoirse is also in business management and Perry's senior. Maybe doubles or minors in Art History. I imagine she pursues a master's degree in business and maybe museum studies

Adeus is a journalism student with a minor in political science. Works part time as an assistant teacher to kids (he has a license i guess).

He shares a class with Therdeo (maybe sociology or literature)

For Dodolea, I was going to give her literature or something similar to anthropology.. then i thought: biomedical engineering. ;)

Shared an engineering intro class with Therdeo where he helped her with something and she's had a massive crush on him since. Always takes the seat next to him. Had his schedule mezmerized.

When Therdeo switches his major and thus leaves the engineering department, she's very upset and blames Pereshati for separating them. Makes the kind of drama that has you go, 'this isn't highschool.'

Schiff was Pereshati's ex in highschool. He got into a different college but isn't doing so hot even in his first year. A sports science major. His careless nature almost prevented Pereshati from getting into her dream school. She breaks up with him over how inconsiderate he treats her and her decisions for college.

He would visit/stalk the college to get to Perry and ask her to take him back. ((Maybe he thinks could take over her father's business if he doesnt do well in college))

Dariah Castor is a polisci student getting into law school💁‍♀️ meets Adeus through some classes.

Maybe her husband is also a polisci student

Reina is/was a senior in HS.

Of the three of Pereshati's childhood friends, one of them is also a business major, another pursuing occupational therapy. And lastly, Electronic Design and Multimedia (maybe). But theyre not all in the same college and meet up often when they have a break

Gunther and Raymon are engineering students. Still hang out with Therdeo after he changed his major.

Rebecca is an education student. She volunteers at the same place Adeus works at and that's how they meet. She helps with a lot of campus planning and events. A first year trying to get the best of her college years and support her family.

Is celphi born yet im not sure. 2-3 years old maybe?

Maybe Phineas is the professor there for pre-med / biomedical engineering

(That means all the cousins are his students lmao plus dodolea 👀)

[fashiondesigninstitute]

What are the 5 Basics of Interior Design?

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Space Planning:

At the core of interior design is the strategic allocation and arrangement of space. Space planning involves determining the optimal layout for a room, considering factors such as functionality, traffic flow, and furniture placement. It's about finding the right balance between an open and inviting atmosphere while maximizing the utility of every square foot.

Color Harmony:

Colors have a profound impact on the mood and atmosphere of a space. Establishing color harmony involves selecting a cohesive color palette that complements the purpose of the room and reflects the desired ambiance. Whether it's a calming monochromatic scheme, a bold complementary palette, or a neutral backdrop with accent colors, the right color harmony can transform a space.

Furniture and Furnishings:

Choosing the right furniture and furnishings is a crucial aspect of interior design. Consider the scale, proportion, and style of furniture to ensure it aligns with the overall design concept. The arrangement of furniture should facilitate easy movement and conversation while enhancing the visual appeal of the space. Thoughtful selection of furnishings, including rugs, lighting, and accessories, adds layers of texture and personality.

Lighting Design:

Lighting is a design element that can dramatically influence the mood and functionality of a space. A well-lit room considers natural and artificial lighting sources to create a balanced and inviting ambiance. Lighting design involves selecting fixtures that complement the overall aesthetic, as well as strategic placement to highlight architectural features and focal points.

Texture and Patterns:

Texture and patterns add depth and visual interest to interior spaces. Incorporating a variety of textures, such as smooth surfaces, plush fabrics, and tactile materials, creates a sensory-rich environment. Similarly, patterns, whether through wallpapers, textiles, or artwork, contribute to the overall design narrative. Balancing the use of texture and patterns ensures a harmonious and visually engaging interior.

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[jongbross]

This may sound silly, but I have such a thing for CEO!exo and chaebol au! Pls tell me I’m not the only one. Like have you seen them in SUITS!?!?!?! Breathtaking! They all scream old money, but a new age vibe.

So, with that being said, here’s the companies that I believe the exos would have:

-Xiumin: A soccer club. He loves soccer/football, so this a no brainer. Or a coffeehouse chain (like Starbucks). He did say he would like to try being a barista if he wasn’t an idol

-Suho: I feel his company would be journalism/media related. Like running an online newspaper or media company, like CBS or Forbes Media.

-Lay: Chromosome Entertainment. Need I say more?

-Baekhyun: Definetly a video game company of sorts. I feel that would suit him perfectly.

-Chen: ok, this one I struggled with but I see him has the head of a hotel/resort chain. Like he’s so nice and tender that he would want to extend that to ppl traveling around the country.

-Chanyeol: I see him running/founding an architecture/interior design company. Why not put that masters degree to use? 👐

-D.O: An extremely successful restaurant chain. I don’t think I need to explain lol.

-Kai: I feel he would be in charge of a generations old Performing Arts Institute that’s been passed down in his family. Like it’s super prestigious and renowned all over the world.

-Sehun: Definitely a fashion brand, a la Dior or Gucci. He just has that vibe.

What do you think? I would love to see a CEO one-shot series from you! Keep up the great work!

i never gave much thought about ceo!exo tbh, but it's a nice concept if you ask me 🤔 i can't pinpoint what companies they would have, except for:

junmyeon: something really fancy, like a perfume brand of something? or maybe a hotel chain? it suits him.

jongin: anything related to art, so i agree with you! i can see him having kind of a school of performing arts where people get in to learn how to be an idol or something? and he would have like all around the world, and the best students would definitely be presented to companies such as sm (jongin would be really stern about it though), hybe, and international labels as well. kind of a talent center, half of the next generation of idols/international entertainers would be his alumns.

baekhyun: ceo of his new company, of course 😃☝️ would be jongin's number #1 client - jongin finds the talented kids, mold them to be artists, and then they go to baekhyun's company where he manages their careers (with a much more human, fair approach then sm's, obviously 🤮).

okay, that's what i can think about for now. i'll definitely think about the other members too (:

[beesflowers]

𝑅𝒾𝓀𝒶 𝑔𝑒𝓃𝑒𝓇𝒶𝓁 𝒹𝑒𝓈𝒸𝓇𝒾𝓅𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃

Characters: Rika Kamishiro

Type: OC description

Height

187cm or 6'3

Sexuality

Omnisexual and asexual. She prefers girls a bit more + she doesn't feel sexual attraction.

Date of Birth

December 18, so she's a Sagittarius!

Place of Birth and Domicile

Both Japan. Currently she still lives in Kamishiro household.

School and Class

Kamiyama High School 3-A.

Hobby

Make-up and architecture. Especially architecture tho! She loves projecting new things and interior designing!

Speciality

Baking, interior desingning and taking aesthetic photos. She always liked baking and discovering new recipes she can make! As for aesthetic photos... she just happened to be good at them really! And interior desgings are really her passion so of course she's doing her best to master them!

Favorite Food

Vanilla pudding. She likes it even more if it's with whipped cream.

Least Favorite Food

Fishes, octopus and squid. She actually kinda dislikes any slippery food if that makes sense.

Dislikes

Grumpy people. She prefers to see others in good mood and people who are grumpy by nature often kill the mood in her opinion.

Voice

Her voice is the most similiar to Kuki's from Genshin Impact except it's a tiny bit lower. Her tone is also a bit flirty even tho she doesn't flirt often, it's just in her voice to speak like that.

Personality

She's caring, a bit protective, honest, confident, clingy. So she's the type to be the most caring, protective and clingy towards the people she loves. As for her honesty... she never hides anything and if she likes or dislike something, she'll just say it.

Appearence

Her color palette is similiar to Rui's except she doesn't have blue string on her hair. She has long purple hair and hooded yellow eyes. She usually dresses in comfortable but pretty looking clothes that are usually in black or just dark colors. (example of clothes she wears)

[jian-wei-24]

Final Masters Project: Forefront (Production Workflow)

Figure 1: Dmitry Rusakovich's Tavern on the road. (Rusakovich, 2025)

Dmitry’s journey began with simple tutorials and grew into structured learning through a course. This reflects the value of starting with small steps and then seeking guidance when ready. In my own work on a colonial Malaya environment I also combine self study with targeted learning resources. I watch free and purchased tutorials on specific tools such as Blender, Substance 3D Designer or Unreal Engine and then apply those lessons directly to assets like kopitiam furniture or period tiling.

Figure 2: Dmitry's Reference board. (Levine, G and Rusakovich, D., 2025)[Left] Figure 3: My Reference board. [Right]

The practice of gathering rich references before modeling is central to both Dmitry’s tavern project and my own scene. He collected images for building shape and detail then revised the blockout to match the concept. I similarly research historical architecture through real life images and google maps, and Peranakan design motifs. I assemble a reference board with photos of actual shophouse facades, furniture, tile patterns and interior fixtures. Documenting how each reference influences my blockout and early simple models helps demonstrate a thoughtful approach to authenticity and creative direction.

Figure 4: Dmitry's modular wood and wall piece. (Levine, G and Rusakovich, D., 2025) [Left] Figure 5: My Modular pieces. [Right]

Modularity and logical division of assets featured in Dmitry’s work. He separated building modules and treated unique elements with care. In my environment I adopt the same idea. I design core modules such as wall segments or roof beams that reflect colonial and Peranakan styles and then craft unique props such as period furniture or decorative elements.

Figure 4: Dmitry's roof creation.

The roof creation stands out as a brilliant solution because it uses Unreal Engine’s Nanite to turn a simple base mesh into richly detailed geometry through displacement mapping. First the basic roof mesh is remeshed with enough triangles to capture the height map detail. Then a Texture 2D Map is applied as displacement so the tiles gain real geometry rather than relying on simple normal maps. This method produces fine tile shapes and edge variation without the need to sculpt every detail by hand. The subsequent use of simplify tools to remove softness and manual cleanup in Blender ensures the mesh remains both accurate and efficient. Adding a skirt of tiles along the edges further improves realism and structural coherence. This workflow cleverly combines procedural steps with manual refinement to achieve impressive detail while keeping performance in check, showcasing forward thinking in environment art. I plan to utilise this tip when I reach the part where I create the roof of the kopitiam (Coffee shop) shophouse.

Composition and lighting are essential in guiding the viewer’s focus. Dmitry positions the tavern off center and uses leading lines and framing elements to draw the eye. In my scene I will simplify neighbouring buildings so they have fewer details and naturally direct attention to the central kopitiam entrance. I will frame that entrance with period street lamps and foliage if time allows. I plan to use dynamic lighting in Unreal Engine with global illumination to create an evening mood. Only the kopitiam will be illuminated while adjacent buildings remain dark with their lights off. This deliberate use of light helps steer the viewer’s gaze toward the heart of the scene.

Finally Dmitry reflects on the importance of feedback and persistence when outcomes were uncertain. I also seek critique from peers and professionals to refine my historical environment. In my blogs I share how I responded to feedback on architectural accuracy or texture realism. By iterating based on input led to clearer and direct storytelling in my scene. Hence with an open mindset and willingness to revise are key to professional growth and to producing work that resonates as a cultural artifact.

References

Levine, G and Rusakovich, D. (2025) Storytelling in a 3D Scene: Creating an Old Tavern with ZBrush & UE5. [online] 80.LV. Available at: https://80.lv/articles/storytelling-in-a-3d-scene-creating-an-old-tavern-with-zbrush-ue5. [Accessed: 22 June 2025]

Rusakovich, D. (2025) Tavern on the road. [Online] ArtStation. Available at: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/lGEQ5o. [Accessed: 22 June 2025]

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Amity University, Gurugram

Amity University, Gurugram, also referred to as Amity University Haryana, is a part of the globally recognized Amity Education Group, which has established a strong presence in the field of higher education across India and abroad. Established in 2010 under the Haryana Private Universities Act, it is a multidisciplinary, research-driven, and innovation-focused private university located in the educational and industrial hub of Gurugram (Manesar), Haryana.

Location and Campus

Amity University, Gurugram, is situated in the peaceful area of Pachgaon, near Manesar on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway (NH-48). The university campus spreads across 110 acres of lush greenery and is certified by IGBC as a Green Campus, showcasing its commitment to sustainability. The tranquil environment and modern infrastructure make it an ideal setting for academic pursuit and personal development.

The campus is designed with world-class infrastructure that includes academic blocks, auditoriums, well-equipped labs, digital classrooms, seminar halls, a central library, hostels, cafeterias, a medical center, sports facilities, and other student-centric amenities.

Academic Programs

Amity University Gurugram offers a wide array of programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, spanning various disciplines such as:

Engineering & Technology

B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, AI & ML, Data Science, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, and more

M.Tech and dual-degree B.Tech+M.Tech programs

Ph.D. in Engineering disciplines

Management & Commerce

BBA, B.Com (Hons)

MBA with specializations in HR, Finance, Marketing, International Business, etc.

Executive and global MBA programs

Law

Integrated BA LL.B, BBA LL.B, B.Com LL.B

LL.M and Ph.D. in Law

Approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI)

Health & Allied Sciences

B.Sc and M.Sc in Nursing, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Physiotherapy, Nutrition & Dietetics

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)

Courses in Public Health, Clinical Psychology, and Hospital Administration

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

BA and MA in Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, English, History, etc.

Programs in Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences

Design, Architecture, and Fine Arts

Bachelor of Design (Fashion, Interior, Product)

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

B.Arch and M.Arch programs (approved by the Council of Architecture)

Media, Communication & Journalism

BA in Journalism & Mass Communication, MA in Mass Communication

Training in digital media, film production, advertising, and PR

Sciences

B.Sc and M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Environmental Sciences

Research-focused Ph.D. programs

Hospitality and Tourism

Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM), Bachelor in Tourism & Travel Management

Research and Innovation

Amity University Gurugram emphasizes a research-oriented academic ecosystem. With more than 35 research centers, the university fosters innovation across areas like nanotechnology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, renewable energy, behavioral sciences, and data analytics.

The university has several ongoing research projects funded by national agencies such as DST, DBT, ICMR, UGC, and international collaborations with academic and industrial partners. Faculty members are highly qualified, many of them holding Ph.D.s from reputed global institutions, and they frequently publish in national and international journals.

Amity promotes a culture of innovation through its Amity Innovation Incubator, which supports startups and entrepreneurial ideas of students and faculty through mentoring, funding, and networking.

Infrastructure and Facilities

The campus of Amity University Gurugram offers students an environment conducive to learning, innovation, and holistic growth. Key features include:

Smart Classrooms: All classrooms are technology-enabled with digital boards, projectors, and internet access.

Central Library: Equipped with a vast collection of books, journals, e-resources, and a digital database.

Modern Laboratories: Specialized labs for each department, including robotics, chemistry, physics, computer science, biotechnology, and AI.

Hostel Accommodation: Separate hostels for boys and girls with all amenities, 24x7 security, Wi-Fi, gym, and recreational facilities.

Medical Facilities: On-campus clinic with doctors, nurses, and tie-ups with nearby hospitals.

Cafeterias and Food Courts: Offering hygienic and multi-cuisine food.

Sports Complex: Facilities for cricket, football, basketball, tennis, athletics, table tennis, gymnasium, and more.

Transport Facility: Fleet of buses available for daily commuters.

Student Life and Activities

Amity University Gurugram encourages a vibrant student life through a wide range of extracurricular and co-curricular activities. Students can join numerous clubs and societies such as:

Coding Club

Robotics Club

Dance and Drama Club

Literary Society

Entrepreneurship Cell

Cultural and Fine Arts Clubs

The university hosts annual events and fests such as:

AMIFEST: The annual cultural fest with music, dance, fashion shows, and celebrity events.

INNOWIZ: The technical festival showcasing innovations, hackathons, and tech competitions.

SPARDHA: Sports tournaments for students from various universities.

These events allow students to showcase their talents, build leadership skills, and connect with peers across disciplines.

Placements and Internships

Amity University Gurugram has a dedicated Corporate Resource Centre (CRC) responsible for facilitating placements and internships. The CRC organizes pre-placement training including aptitude preparation, soft skills workshops, mock interviews, and resume building sessions.

Top Recruiters Include:

Amazon

Wipro

Infosys

TCS

Deloitte

EY

Capgemini

IBM

HDFC Bank

HCL Technologies

Tech Mahindra

The university has recorded placement packages ranging from ₹5 LPA to ₹12 LPA, with top offers reaching over ₹20 LPA in domains like Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Management Consulting. Internships are facilitated both in India and abroad, often leading to pre-placement offers.

Global Exposure and Collaborations

Amity University Gurugram actively promotes global education through collaborations with 100+ international universities including:

Purdue University (USA)

University of Oxford (UK)

UWE Bristol (UK)

RMIT University (Australia)

University of Florida (USA)

University of Wollongong (Australia)

Opportunities include student exchange programs, semester abroad, dual-degree programs, joint research, and international internships, helping students gain global exposure and competitive skills.

Accreditations and Recognitions

Amity University Gurugram is:

Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

Accredited with 'A+' Grade by NAAC

Approved by AICTE, BCI, PCI, COA

Member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

These accreditations reflect the university’s focus on quality assurance and global academic standards.

Why Choose Amity University Gurugram?

Diverse courses and modern infrastructure

Strong placement record with global recruiters

Research and innovation focus

Global academic partnerships

Cultural diversity and student engagement

Safe, inclusive, and eco-friendly campus

Conclusion

Amity University, Gurugram, is a center of academic excellence that combines world-class infrastructure, innovative learning, and industry-driven curriculum. Its emphasis on holistic development, international exposure, and employability makes it a preferred destination for students aiming to excel in today’s globalized world. With a legacy backed by the Amity Education Group and a future-focused approach, Amity Gurugram continues to shape future leaders, innovators, and change-makers.

[angelo-the-whistleblower]

Brain Exercise Text #1 to Akhenaton Officiel (@AkhenatonIAM) and Mouloud Achour (@mouloudachour) and Jamel Debbouze (@jameldebbouze): (20 juin 2025)

Message à Akhenaton Officiel (@AkhenatonIAM), Mouloud Achour (@mouloudachour) et Jamel Debbouze (@jameldebbouze) Date : 20 juin 2025

Absolutely — here is the list of 12 iconic Las Vegas hotel-casinos, now including the estimated cost of construction for each at the time of opening. All figures are approximate and based on original development budgets (not adjusted for inflation):

Here’s a list of major hotel-casino landmarks in Las Vegas along with their architects or architectural firms. These buildings are known not just for scale and entertainment, but for distinct architectural styles and iconic design:

1. Bellagio

Architect: Jon Jerde / DeRuyter Butler

Firm: Atlandia Design (Mirage Resorts)

Style: Italian Renaissance / Lake Como

Opened: 1998

Cost: $1.6 billion

Notes: Featured 3,000+ rooms, an 8-acre lake, and luxury art collection.

2. The Venetian

Architect: KlingStubbins, thematic by The Jerde Partnership

Style: Italian Renaissance / Venice-inspired

Opened: 1999

Cost: $1.5 billion

Notes: Included gondolas, canals, and a replica of St. Mark’s Square.

3. Caesars Palace

Original Architect: Jay Sarno with Melvin Grossman

Style: Roman Classical Revival

Opened: 1966

Cost: $24 million (initial phase)

Notes: Has since expanded to billions in cumulative renovations.

4. Luxor

Architect: Veldon Simpson-Architect, Inc.

Developer: Circus Circus Enterprises

Style: Ancient Egyptian Revival

Opened: 1993

Cost: $375 million

Notes: One of the largest pyramids in the world at the time.

5. Mandalay Bay

Architect: MBH Architects / Klai Juba Wald

Style: Art Deco with Southeast Asian influences

Opened: 1999

Cost: $950 million

Notes: Included a massive convention center and shark reef aquarium.

6. Paris Las Vegas

Architect: MBH Architects / Bergman Walls & Associates

Style: French Beaux-Arts / Paris-themed

Opened: 1999

Cost: $785 million

Notes: Features a 540-ft Eiffel Tower replica.

7. New York-New York

Architect: JMA Architecture Studios / Dan Wade

Style: Postmodern / New York City-themed

Opened: 1997

Cost: $485 million

Notes: Includes miniature NYC landmarks and a rollercoaster.

8. Wynn Las Vegas

Architect: Butler/Ashworth Architects with Roger Thomas

Style: Modern ultra-luxury

Opened: 2005

Cost: $2.7 billion

Notes: Included Ferrari dealership, golf course, and high-end art.

9. The Cosmopolitan

Architect: Arquitectonica

Interior: Rockwell Group

Style: Contemporary urban/resort

Opened: 2010

Cost: $3.9 billion

Notes: Originally developed by Deutsche Bank after a foreclosure.

10. Resorts World Las Vegas

Architect: Paul Steelman / Steelman Partners

Style: Modern Asian-inspired luxury

Opened: 2021

Cost: $4.3 billion

Notes: Most expensive resort ever built on the Strip to date.

11. Aria Resort & Casino (CityCenter)

Architect: Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects

Master Planner: Gensler

Style: Sustainable modernism

Opened: 2009

Cost: $8.5 billion (entire CityCenter project)

Notes: Largest privately funded development in U.S. history at the time.

12. The Mirage (soon to become Hard Rock Las Vegas)

Original Architect: Joel Bergman / Bergman Walls & Associates

Style: Polynesian tropical

Opened: 1989

Cost: $630 million

Notes: First Vegas megaresort with a volcano and luxury features.

The total combined cost to build all 12 of the listed Las Vegas hotels is approximately $25.75 billion USD.