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[splatashahowlett]

outcasts

logan howlett x reader

you've always been on your own wavelength. always on another planet; in your own little world. you couldn't help it, what you could create in your head was far more interesting than whatever people around you could say or do.

your favorite hobby was to try and find poetry in everything you could see: a willow tree? Do you mean the reincarnation of zeus's nurse? the same one ophelia died under when she realized hamlet could never give her the love she needed?

seeing life this way was way more fun, and if being made fun of was the price to pay to keep your internal peace intact then it was worth it. kids weren't really kind or comprehensive toward your unique mindset. now that you were a grown-up; nothing really changed. you were still enjoying what life gave you with your own approach and people still made fun of you.

except for one person: logan.

which was quite paradoxical because he was known for his judgmental stares and mocking scoffs. he never grew any soft spot for anybody and then you came around, and he fell down the rabbit hole quicker than ever. he was completely mesmerized by you and threatened anybody who dared to even think about mocking your... behavior. at first, you didn't even notice him but you started enjoying his presence more and more. and you finally joined him in the love spiral he was a prisoner of.

logan was standing on the school's porch, cigar in his mouth, watching the students run inside as the rain came pouring down.

the storm was near.

but you didn't care; you stayed still.

"come inside," he called over his shoulder. "get outta the rain." logan called out.

you stayed silent, not even paying attention to him. you were looking at the sky.

"you're gettin' soaked." he grunted. everybody else could have heard a flicker of annoyance in his voice but you knew it was concern and care.

logan glared at you, the annoyance on his face growing. he knew you could be stubborn, which he loved about you, but he didn't want you to catch a cold.

"stop bein' so damn stubborn and get yer ass inside." he growled, his voice commanding but still gentle.

you finally turned around and acknowledged his presence. "I like the rain" you simply answered.

logan frowned, his brow furrowing. he didn't like the fact that you were willingly getting drenched in the downpour.

"you're gonna catch a cold." he grumbled, the gruffness in his voice masked his worry.

"I'll heal"

logan couldn't help but smile softly; he fell harder for you each day. "come with me" you added

the wolverine sighed, his annoyance faded slightly at your request. he can never say no to you, despite his gruff demeanor.

"fine. but we ain't gonna be out here long." he grumbled, stubbing out his cigar on the porch before walking over to you.

he walked down the steps and stopped beside you, his broad frame blocked part of the rain. his arms folded over his chest, and his yellow eyes surveyed the storm.

"I thought you'd be inside, dry and warm." he commented; knowing you liked to stay under the covers, safe from the harsh reality of a world against mutants.

"Isn't it soothing? standing under the rain. knowing you cannot escape it; feeling like it washes you clean?" you said, still in your own bubble.

"guess I hadn't thought of it like that." he admits gruffly. he listens to your words, actually pausing to consider what you say. his eyes roam over your face, studying your expression as you speak. his thoughts wander, remembering how he found your ability to detach from reality strangely comforting. It made you seem almost ethereal.

"you're different from anyone I've ever met before." he spoke up, his deep voice barely above a whisper, almost lost in the howling of the wind.

"you're different from anyone I've ever met before" you said back, looking at him lovingly. he smiled, a rare sight if anybody asked him but something quite common if they asked you. he was still struggling to get used to the softer side of himself that you seemed to bring out, even after all this time.

the storm was raging around you but seemed to fade into the background as he looked into your eyes.

his heart quickened, the gruff exterior faltering as he held your gaze.

"thank you for not making fun of me"

his expression softened even further, his rough exterior crumbling even more. He knew that you've been ridiculed for who you are, and he hated that.

"of course, I won't make fun of ya." he replied "I like you the way you are."

you wrap your hands around his middle; burying your face in his chest.

caught off guard by your unexpected embrace, it took logan a moment to reciprocate. hesitantly, he wraped his arms around you, holding you against him.

he could feel your head resting on his chest, his heart rate increased as he realized how intimate this moment was. the rain continued to fall around you, each drop adding to the surreal atmosphere of the moment. It created a strange sense of intimacy, the cool water running over your bodies while you held each other. he tightened his arms around you, pulling you closer to him.

"could you stay with me?" you pleaded

he hesitated for a moment, not because he didn't want to, but because he wasn't used to being asked to stay.

"Yeah." He said gruffly, his voice betraying a hint of vulnerability. "I'll stay."

"no, I mean, forever." you raised your head, looking at him. "I don't think I can live without you anymore" you confessed.

logan's heart thunders in his chest, the unexpected declaration taking him completely by surprise. his eyes widened slightly, revealing the depth of his emotions.

"forever...?" he repeated, his voice soft and almost unsure. he never thought you would ask that, but hearing those words from you, it ignited something deep within him. he looked down at you, his hand moving to gently cup your cheek.

you slowly nodded. "now that I know what it's like to be loved by you and to love you in return I don't think I can manage not to"

your words hit logan like a ton of bricks. he's never heard anyone say something so raw and heartfelt, and it hit him right in the chest. he went speechless, his heart hammered in his chest. but then, his expression softened, and he pulled you even closer against him.

"I feel the same way, darlin'," he muttered. "can't imagine not havin' you in my life anymore."

and you just smiled, because in your world, words weren't required to translate a soul. and logan wanted more than anything to be part of it, so he stayed silent and held you tightly against him, his fingers gently tracing small patterns on your back. the storm continued to rage around the both of you, but it felt right: being in his arms felt right.

logan honestly had no idea if what you just said meant that you two were an official thing but he couldn't bring himself to care over such a foolish detail. as long as he could hold you as much as he wanted, he was a happy man.

[hanaeriin]

MELTiNG SNOW, UNCONDiTiONAL LOVE. kageyama tobio x fem!reader ノ winter holidays , fluff , sfw , established relationship , potential ooc. ノ WC. 1.2k

SYNOPSIS. the coldest season had arrived and the whole nation is on good spirits. On this rare occasion, a simple love story is told under the light snowfall; the heartwarming tale of you and your beloved spending the day away.

NOTE. my submission for @pixelcafe-network 's secret santa event !! a fluffy gift for my dearest little elf, @shouyuus da da dan, hii rain, I'm your secret santa !! surprise? I hope you are because the gift that I've prepared for you is finally here !! it's my first time writing for hq and I'm hoping I get his characteristics right cuz it's been so long since I last watched the anime...>~< also special thanks to my sis for proofreading!!

It was late in the evening in mid-December, one of those unusual days when your boyfriend had the day off. To maximize that precious time, you typically utilize it either by going on dates or relaxing at home based on your mood. At present, you were shopping for groceries when you noticed that it was snowing outside. 

“Oh, it's snowing!! The weather prediction was accurate this time!!” You shouted, nearly glowing with happiness at the sight of the winter paradise ahead of you, watching your breath create small clouds in front of you as you talked. The snowflakes danced down from the sky, forming a winter display of small butterflies that appeared truly enchanting. Your ears perked at the gentle crunch of the snow beneath your feet, while the biting cold caresses your cheeks, making them flush. 

“It's becoming chillier out here; are you okay with only that?” Your boyfriend, Tobio was strolling beside you, carrying plastic bags in one hand as you twirled around, arms wide open in an ecstatic stance, with snowflakes swirling around you. From the perspective of an outsider, it appears as if you were dancing with the snow, yet to him, your features in the cold could easily make you seem like a fairy. 

‘She looks great in white,’ he thought, gazing at you with eyes full of love, and then his face flushed pink as the realization hit him. What was going through his mind just now?!? In the meantime, you, oblivious to his flustered condition, eagerly moved forward to explore the shops, calling out, “Tobio! Check this out! It's a cupcake shop with a Christmas theme!” Your eyes shine like a child's eyes brighten when they encounter something extraordinary. 

You exclaimed, indicating another shop before darting away once more, “Whoa! Oh, oh, check that out over there! Isn't the window display in that store incredibly adorable? Oh my gosh, they even have polar bear ones?!” 

“Could you slow down a little...?” Tobio was following closely, ensuring he wouldn't lose you in the throngs of people. “If you don't pay attention to where you're headed... you'll find yourself face down on the ground.”

“I'll be fine! I'm not a child or anything—waah?!” After stubbing your toe on the bumpy platform, Tobio grabbed you before you could fall onto the floor. “Haaaaah, I’m fine!” You got up, completely unharmed as if you hadn't just been plummeting to your demise moments earlier... 

He exhaled deeply, shaking his head as you grinned, scratching the back of your head. “But Tobio, come and check this out—ACHOO!” You emit a loud sneeze, your nose reddening slightly as you cover it with your right hand. He exhaled deeply, setting the bags onto the snowy platform, gradually peeling off his scarf. “You gonna get catch a cold”

“B-But! You're going to catch a cold as well.” You looked at him with worried eyes. 

“It’s okay,” he mutters, his face tinged pink from the chill while you remained frozen in shock as he began to drape the lengthy scarf around your neck, when he finished, he took your free hand before lifting the bags from the icy platform. “Let’s head home.” 

You found it hard to look away from him, slowly blinking as a soft blush crept over your cheeks. “Y-Yeah...”

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“We're home!” You call out into the vacant corridors, causing a faint echo to ripple across the apartment. It was completely dark when the two of you got back to your home, removing your shoes before heading to the living room to turn on the lights, but something drew your attention and you shouted as if recalling something crucial, “Oh wait, Tobio!! Come over here for a moment!”

“What is that?” You could hear his gentle footsteps nearing the living room, and before long, you could see his head peeking through the doorway. 

“Oh...you have one of those warm tables with a cover, a kotatsu?” He gazed at it with shining eyes, appearing as if he was about to plunge in and snuggle up inside; it made you smile softly. “Sure, I figured you would enjoy it since you mentioned staying home for a few days, so I went ahead and bought it at the mall.”

“Wasn't it.... overly priced for you to purchase them?” 

“Oh, it's okay... your needs matter more than my wallet, anyway.”

“What was that about?”

“N-Nothing at all...”

Feeling flustered, you attempt to shift the conversation to conceal your embarrassment, “Let's give the kotatsu a try!” You're still chilly from being outdoors for such a long time. You were so thrilled that you quickly sat down under the kotatsu. “Ah, it feels so cozy~” 

Tobio couldn't resist chuckling a bit as he watched you sink onto the heating table, settling down himself beneath the cozy blanket. “Would you like a mikan orange?” You take an orange from the little basket in front of you and gradually start peeling it. 

“Sure, I'll have one”

“I feel like taking a nap first...I'm feeling all snug and comfortable from this warm kotatsu...”

“Did you forget why we're doing today?”

“But it's so nice here, and I don't want to move yet...” You sulked, using your most sorrowful puppy dog eyes to appear as pitiful as you could. 

“Alright...” At that moment, he appears extremely forlorn, resembling a kicked puppy due to his downcast eyes as he gazes at the table before him, intermittently darting glances between you and the kitchen with a look of hope, nearly pleading for your attention. For a large man, his face really affects your poor heart. So unfair. You rose abruptly and moved toward the tall man with an expressionless face. 

“W-What is it?” Tobio glanced at you, puzzled by your abrupt shift in emotions, and you quickly kissed him on the lips, surprising him. “You know it's unfair of you to use that face against me”

“Whuh-?”

“Alright, let's head to the kitchen now! Time doesn't pause for anyone!!!”

He could only observe as you quickly dashed to the kitchen, loud sounds echoed from the spot where he was seated. 

“She's like a storm...” He couldn't resist smiling gently as he approached you while you scurried around gathering ingredients for a feast. The sound of bare feet echoed on the kitchen floor, darting around quickly as you began to open numerous...and numerous cabinets, trying to grab something concealed within it.

...hence the start of a journey filled with challenges and mistakes, concluding the day with laughter and happiness. The moments shared with cherished individuals embody the real essence of a winter miracle... 

© HANAERIIN. please do no repost, translate, copy or use any of my works on any platform/train ai.

[bekolxeram]

Human remains as props — the Billy Boils of old horror movies

In this week's Halloween themed 9-1-1 episode, Buck rented a mummy replica from a Hollywood prop shop which turned out to be a real human body. This set off a series of misfortunate events for the firefighter, that might or might not be the result of a curse. Once again, the writers have surpassed themselves in terms of over-the-top silliness that has become the trademark of our beloved weewoo show. There's no way someone can accidentally get their hands on a real corpse... right?

Oh, you'll be surprised. You too may have seen a real cadaver or two on the silver screen.

The Economics of prop dead bodies

Using real human remains as movie props was such a common practice back in the days that prop masters working on the 1979 Vietnam war epic Apocalypse Now were totally unfazed when body broker (later revealed to be a grave robber) brought several dead bodies to the set. The plan to use those bodies as props for maximum authenticity was only scrapped after a producer ruled against it.

Source: The Independent

Interestingly, films that ended up actually featuring real bodies were the low-budget, fake looking ones. In the age before 3D printing, creating a set of realistic human skeleton was a very labor intensive process. That combining with the cost of the material used, the price of a plastic replica was in fact more expensive than a real skeleton.

A special effect make-up artist who worked on the 1982 Spielberg classic Poltergeist explained the film's decision to use actual human remains on a podcast:

Source: Snopes

Eerily, two young actresses who worked on the Poltergeist trilogy passed away unexpectedly shortly afterwards, leading to the urban legend of a curse on set.

The story of Elmer J. McCurdy

In late 1976, the production crew of the TV show The Six Million Dollar Man was filming scenes at the Pike, a then amusement zone in Long Beach, California. While shooting a scene at a thrill ride, a member of the prop department spotted a wax mannequin covered in fluorescent paint dangling from a noose. Worrying it would get in the way of the camera, they gave the dummy's arm a tug in an attempt to remove it, but instead of the whole thing coming off, only the arm broke off, exposing a human bone and muscle tissues.

A penny from 1924 and ticket stubs to the "Museum of Crime" were found in the body's mouth. Investigators contacted the museum owner's son, who identified the body as Elmer McCurdy, an outlaw killed in 1911 in the middle of a shootout with police following a botched train robbery in Oklahoma.

Unlike the fictional McCurdy in 8x05, the real McCurdy was a simple petty criminal looking for some extra cash to support his alcohol habit. Utilizing the skills he learned from the army, his robbery method of choice was explosives, but he was very terrible at it.

Source: KCRW

His body was subsequently taken to a funeral home, where he laid unclaimed for the rest of his stay. The undertaker embalmed the body, shaved his face, dressed him in a suit, but refused bury him until someone come forward to claim it and pay for the service. As time went by, the owner of the funeral home decided to dress the body as a gunslinging cowboy and allow visitors to see "the Bandit Who Wouldn't Give Up" for the price of a nickel, in order to fund his burial.

5 years later, two men claiming to be McCurdy's long lost brothers came forward to take custody of the body for a proper burial. End of the story, right? Well, of course they were travelling carnival owners lying to acquire the body for their shows. In 1922, the body was sold to yet another travelling exhibit called "Museum of Crime", which featured wax figures of other famous outlaws in history.

For the next 3 decades, McCurdy's body travelled all around the country as an attraction. He even had a brief film career. He was once used to promote the 1933 film Narcotic!, then he had a small cameo in the 1967 B-movie She Freak. In 1968, the Museum of Crime owner's son decided to sell his father's exhibits to the Hollywood Wax Museum. There, McCurdy's body started getting mixed up with other wax figure, and his origin story long forgotten.

Following over half a century of voyage, McCurdy eventually became fully mummified. The wax museum believed that the body was too gruesome and unlifelike to be showcased anymore, so he was finally sold to The Pike, an amusement zone in Long Beach, where he began his new life as a thrill ride decoration dummy.

After the shocking revelation by TV crew in 1976, McCurdy was transported back to Oklahoma, where he took his last breath 66 years ago, and finally laid to rest after a graveside service attended by 300 people. (Under 2 feet of concrete, to prevent grave robbing)

Source: Atlas Obscura

[astramachina]

Weekends are sacred days for fathers and their school-aged daughters. Hospitals are holy spaces for fathers bringing sons into the world. An old, refurbished building is a mausoleum for the bastard of both.

She's a lively little critter, and every lively little critter deserves a perfectly balanced breakfast to keep them going on all cylinders.

While everything is good in moderation is the Emily household motto, Henry admits his dietary restrictions where Charlotte is concerned are a bit stricter than most. Eggs, bacon, home-style potatoes, and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice is a perfect combination for a bean sprout elementary schooler setting her classmates to shame during the Math Olympics. Breakfast of champions, that.

But it is the weekend, and weekends are sacred for anyone who's of school age. Henry remembers getting up with the sun during his preteen years, desperate to make Saturday last because Sunday sermons kept him indoors too long. The rooster would cry and his shoes would be halfway on, ready to grab his bike and ride into town to meet up with friends.

Charlotte is too young to be heading out by herself, but Henry knows what she likes best. She's also been feeling under the weather, so why not overindulge her?

"You are not going to believe this," Henry says, setting down a plastic bowl and pouring into it a heaping serving of Lucky Charms. "Are you ready?" He uncaps the milk bottle and begins to pour, lifting it to create a dramatic waterfall that splatters droplets over the table. "If you swirl it around, it turns the milk blue. Like magic."

In reality, the milk turns an ugly gray.

Chapter one of three is now up on AO3.

rated T for canonical character death and discussions of grief, trauma, and child abandonment.

[itspikamefan]

INCORRECT QUOTES... INCORRECT QUOTES EVERYWHERE (More potential Spoilers ahead)

(Probably will do a 'full' fic of One Right Move that'll be like 3-4 parts but for now have more lazy incorrect quotes)

Hiroaki, to the class: And remember, if I get harsh with you it is only because you're doing it all wrong. Okazaki: I'd like to offer you moral support, but I have questionable morals. Sasaki: I was born for politics. I have great hair and I love lying. Hiroaki: If you can't beat them, dress better than them Okazaki: You can de-escalate any situation by simply saying, 'Are we about to kiss?'... Doesn't work for getting out of speeding tickets, by the way. Kamimura: I think my guardian angel drinks Hiroaki: Sometimes I get so caught up on being gay that I forget I'm actually bi. (Not Hiroaki and Okazaki making up 90% of the Incorrect Quotes... Anyways moving on) Yanagi: *Walking in to the dining hall* Sorry I'm late... I was... doing things. *Sounds of running footsteps progressively getting louder* Hiroaki: *Out of breath* HE PUSHED ME DOWN THE FUCKIN' STAIRS. Okazaki: Don't worry, I have a few knives up my sleeve. Tamba: ...Don't you mean 'cards'? Okazaki, pulling Knives from her sleeves: No I do not. Yanagi: I prevent a murder today. Hayashi: Really? How? Yanagi: Self control. Hiroaki: *Stubs their toe* FUCK! Ojima: Mind your language! Hiroaki: What the hell else am I supposed to say, “Woe is I”?!? Ojima: Hiroaki You have to accept that swear words are necessary sometimes. Harada: God, give me patience. Hiroaki: I think you mean 'give me strength'. Harada: If God gave me strength, you'd be dead. Harada, pointing a camera at Chiba: There she is, our sweet baby. Chiba, holding a cigarette and a beer: What-? Kuneyasu, going over Okazaki's resume: Okay, so right here, it states that you're creative. Okazaki: Yes Kuneyasu: Okay...may I know what you create? Okazaki: Problems. Hasegawa: I think I'm falling for you. Kamimura: Then get up. Okazaki: Look at the buns on that guy! Isono: *lying on the floor, covered in hamburger buns* Sasaki: This is the comedy police! The joke's too funny! Okazaki: I'M NOT GOING BACK TO JAIL!!! Hama: I told Chiba their ears flush when they lie. Harada: Why? Hama: Look. Hama: Hey Chiba! Do you love us? Chiba, covering her ears: No. Harada: ....

Wada: Well, remember when Isono made a romantic dinner for me? Watari: Wada, she microwaved you a pizza. Chiba: I woke up and chose VIOLENCE. I WILL COMMIT ARSON AND BURN EVERYTHING TO THE GROUND!!! I AM ANGRY- Harada: Awwww, you're so adorable! Give me a hug~ Chiba: Wh- What? NO, YOURE SUPPOSED TO BE SCARED OF ME! TREMBLE BEFORE MY WRATH- Hama: recording: This is so cute. Harada, in Hama's bed: What time is it? Hama: I don't know; pass me that saxophone and we'll find out Hama: *Plays sax loudly and extremely out of tune* Sasaki: WHO THE FUCK IS PLAYING THE SAXOPHONE AT TWO IN THE MORNING?!?! Hama: It's 2 am. Hiroaki: Come on, I wasn't that drunk last night. Watari: You were flirting with Ojima. Hiroaki: So what? He's my boyfriend. Watari: You asked him if he was single. Hiroaki: Watari: And then you cried when he said he wasn't. Tamba: Where's Hiroaki? Watari: Don't worry, I'll find him. Watari, shouting: OJIMA SUCKS!!! Hiroaki, distantly: OJIMA IS THE BEST, FUCK YOU!!! Watari: There he is. Tsuno: Harada isn't answering his phone... Hama: I'll call him. Tsuno: Me and Sasaki both tried calling 6 times! What makes you think- Harada: Hello? Ojima: Isn't it weird that we pay money to see other people? Wada: Plane tickets? Yanagi: Concert tickets? Hiroaki: Prostitution? Ojima, holding his broken frames: Glasses. Cop: You're receiving a ticket for having three people on one motorcycle. Hama: Shit. Okazaki: Wait, three? Cop: Yeah? Harada: OH MY GOD CHIBA FELL OFF!!! Harada: Hama, I'm sad. Hama: *Holds out arms for a hug* It's going to be okay. Hasegawa: Kamimura... I'm sad. Kamimura, nodding: mood. Ojima: You were stabbed. Do you remember anything? Hiroaki: Only the ambulance ride to the hospital. Ojima: That wasn't an ambulance, I drove you. Hiroaki: But I heard a siren. Hayashi: That was Wada. Wada: Sorry, I got nervous. Kamimura: How did none of you hear what I just said? Ojima: I've been zoned out for the past two and a half hours. Wada: I got distracted about halfway through. Okazaki: Ignoring you was a conscious decision. Tsuno: You know those things will kill you, right? Hama, pouring another glass of whiskey: That's the point. Chiba, smoking a cigarette: We're trying to speed up the process. Harada: * Nods while eating raw cookie dough* Monomoko: What do you want then? Chiba: Er… something work-related. Monomoko: What department is this? Chiba: Sorry? Monomoko: Well, if it's work-related you'd obviously know what department this is. What department is this? Monomoko: * looks at Harada and Hama* Some sort of homosexual department? Tsuno: How would you like your pancakes? Harada: Plain. Chiba: With sprinkles! Sasaki: Chocolate chips. Wada: Potatoes. * Chiba, Sasaki, and Harada look at Wada* Wada: What? They're good. Tsuno: What did you guys get in your yearbook? Isono: 'Prettiest Smile' Harada: 'Nicest Personality' Yanagi: 'Most likely to start a bar fight' Hayashi: 'Least likely to start a bar fight, but most likely to win one' Harada: Bye Hama! Bye Chiba! Bye Okazaki! Bye Wada! Bye Hama! Chiba: You said 'bye Hama' twice. Harada: I like Hama... Kamimura: There are seven chairs and ten kids. What do you do? Sasaki: Have everyone stand. Tsuno: Bring three more chairs! Hiroaki: The most important ones can sit down. Okazaki: Kill three. *The cast's thoughts on stabbing* Wada: *Would never stab anyone.* Isono: *Would stab someone in retaliation.* Hiroaki: *Yells "I won't hesitate, bitch!" first.* Hayashi: *Would stab without warning.* Okazaki: *Would stab as a warning.*

[creepypasta-meh-dudes]

To The Hellcrew

To Julius the Dressmaker: I hope you always have the right materials and your mind is always filled with ideas

To @killianlynchLynch: I hope you and Julius's love life is filled with possibility and that you'll drink "respect women juice"

To @seraphinashawShaw: I hope your makeup is always fresh and your boots are always shiny

To @seamuswrynn: I hope your camera lens's are always clean and that your angles are always correct.

To @cian-lynchLynch: I hope you finally get your dads approval and that you and Devlin's relationship stays strong as it is now.

To @devlindoherty: I hope your hangovers aren't as bad and that your eyebrows always keep a good shape.

To @sullivan-sweeney: I hope your wigs never tangle and that you always have good hair days

To @octaviandoherty: I hope your clients always pay well and that your piercings never get infected

To the creators of the hellcrew:

To @sanityshorror I hope your mind is always filled with ideas for new books and stories and that you're able to keep creating.

To @Scarfaxia: I hope you are able to find joy in each and everything you do and create.

To @gracilissart: I hope that you find fulfillment in life and that you'll always be proud of what you make and do.

Down here is what I wrote for Lucien.....🙄

To @lucienthepsychiatrist:.........I hope you are in an endless time loop of stubbing your toe. I hope that when you're brushing your teeth and brushing the back of your mouth, you gag so hard you feel the burning in the back of your throat. I hope that when you stand up, you stand up too quickly and your vision goes black for a couple seconds. I hope that when you go to buy protein powder, you accidentally buy a laxative and are stuck on the toilet for the next 3 hours. I hope that when you go to take out your garbage, the bag rips, and the garbage juice gets all over your pants leg. I hope that that your neighbors play loud and obnoxious music that keeps you up all night. I hope that your phone overheats every time you use it. I HOPE KILLIAN GETS RID OF YOU FOR GOOD.....and last but not least.....I hope that you'll be so overcome with regret for all of the things you did to Julius, that you will no longer be able to live with yourself.

[kazeremos]

Here's an idea.

If Disney is worried about current and future movies bombing at the box office because people who already pay for a subscription for Disney+ can't or won't want to soend more money for it in-theaters, then how about we create a little bit of a reassurance insurance.

There will always be movies people actively want to see in theaters whether for the content or the experience of a night out watching a movie we might actually get our money's worth out of it. But lately, Disney has been a hit or miss with their movies and now Pixar is flopping with their newest Elio. But if it is a hard movie to sell for an in-theater premiere and not a straight to Disney+ movie, then how about this. And I am talking to you Disney.

A way people will actively see your movies in theaters and not wait 5 months for it to be Disney+, that they are already paying $10-15 for. Allow those who did pay for a movie ticket to upload their ticket stub onto the website for a month's worth of refund. If you put out 5 movies out that year, they get 5 months worth of a rebate. That is $50-75 off sent right back to them.

Here's the catch. They have to submit all 5 movie ticket stubs at the end of the year or by the last movie's release date.

They can only submit one ticket stub per movie and it has to be an opening weekend stub.

Disney Adults and those "I watched it, so you didn't have to" content creators benefit the most out of it.

And you can assure box office money growth leading to a better reputation whether the movies are a hit or miss, and people will choose new movies in person and not at home.

I still think having reassurance insurance is a good idea especially to those who pay for subscriptions but never have the time or energy to actively use it but are still charged as if they are.

I proposed that if your account has been inactive or no log-in activity, you aren't billed for that month. You pay for a $2 insurance on top of the subscription and if you don't log in, you are only charged the $2, not the $10. However, you have to log in the following month and charged $12 that month. You can alternate months or for every 2 months logged in, you get the next month as a forgiveness or whatever. So let's say you log in January and February, which is $24, but March is just $2. So 4 months out of the year which is a third of the year is forgiven. So rather than paying $288 a year, you are only paying $200. An $88 discount.

Disney is greedy. They overcharge on everything nowadays for the experience more so than the entertainment or the fun of it all. It really sucks the childhood right out of what was designed to be high-quality animations for their times with unique styles and the enjoyment of entertainment, creativity, and aesthetic wonder.

So Disney, how about giving back a few times so people who can't afford or have the time to enjoy your wonder by being the first to add on an insurance forgiveness fee. Not everyone can keep to the terms of uploading all movie stubs onto the website for a rebate at the end of the year. Feels like a tax return almost. But those who can do it and are willing to go that extra mile to support your new movies in theaters opening weekend, will benefit greatly from this.

If you want to cap it at 5 movies a year then do that but only allow a total of 6 movies scheduled to release each year. So people have 1 movie they can miss or choose what they want to plan for.

Would anyone be willing to support opening weekend box offices for Disney if you knew you can get a rebate at the end of the year for your Disney+ subscription?

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[sassypotatoe1]

Lol unrelated somewhat but when I was 17 I was warming up for physed and I was called somewhere and didn't pay attention so I kicked a fallen dried date palm leaf and broke off probably a good centimeter of the leaf tip in my big toe. Everyone called me dramatic for limping for a solid 30 hours before I could get an appointment with my gp, who then took out maybe 2 millimeters before declaring that he doesn't see anything else in my toe, and I couldn't tell if he got it all because he numbed my toe to cut out the splinter, and that digging any deeper would for certain cause nerve damage that would permanently impact my mobility.

I left to go home and for the next around 3 months my toe was swollen, blue, in incredible pain and the softest impact numbed my entire lower leg from the pain, but the doc said he got it all and digging deeper would fuck things up and the wound already healed and I was not about to go digging in my big toe myself so I just dealt with it. Had a limp for 3 months and more than the usual chronic pain but I could live.

Then the toe went numb, sort of. Not entirely but it definitely didn't hurt anymore even when I stubbed it or someone stepped on it or I rolled it (hypermobility sometimes my toes roll when I don't fully lift my foot and I sprain them it's annoying at best) so I was like "you know what I can deal with this".

Earlier that year I watched a Ted talk about a marine biologist who accidentally stabbed herself in the hand on a sea anemone and the doctor also didn't remove all the spines in her hand, and then like 4 months later she fell off her horse and broke her hip, 6 months recovery where one of her male friends became her caretaker and later husband, and then at the end of the 6 months they did a follow up xray of her hip which happened to get her hand in frame and the spines were gone! Her body had broken down the anemone spines and used the calcium and collagen to help heal her fractured hip. Amazing stuff!

I was thinking about this after my toe went sort of numb and I knew my body wasn't going to break down the palm leaf and use it to heal another injury but I did think it wasn't that big a deal either my body would push it out on its own time or it would create a pocket around it to protect the surrounding tissue or it would break it down and it would be filtered out through my waste systems.

I forgot about it 9 months after the injury, until 2 years later when my toe started to hurt and a dark spot developed where it hurt. Now mind you the initial impalement happened on the side to the bottom of the front tip of my toe, and this painful dark bump was appearing on the top of the bit of my toe closest to my foot, so I didn't make the connection that it was the splinter until it actually finally broke the skin. I thought it was a bug bite or a cyst of some kind so I was doing extremely dangerous and not at all recommended self surgery trying to drain all the pus because at that point I did not trust doctors at all.

I was doing a performance and I jumped off the stage when the splinter broke skin and had to dance through the pain and go to the bathroom afterwards at which point I discovered the splinter sticking out of the top of my toe, very far from where it went in, bleeding profusely. All seven millimeters of it. I measured it. I pulled it out, went home, drained all the remaining pus, cleaned and bandaged my toe and hoped for the best. I didn't die obviously so I count this time as a success, even though I would do it much much differently now.

Anyway if you do magical healing around an intrusion here's fuel for how the body might use or reject it in the future in your writing, have fun!

What are some chronic illnesses that can only occur in a fantasy setting?

[ledenews]

We know that we need to be cautious with our personal information.  We need to create strong passwords and not share them, and we need to review our account statements (banking and billing).  In a world that has been paper-driven for so long, we need to be cautious about disposing of documents, bills, and other paper remnants of our business lives. This became very obvious to me when I found a gas company statement from 1984 while going through some old (very old) files.  Digging deeper into the pile, I found a car payment booklet for a vehicle that had been paid off long ago (and would now be considered an antique) and other receipts that pre-dated computerization. We keep paperwork for a variety of reasons.  We may not know what to do with documents.  We may NEED to keep some items.  We may have stuck papers in a drawer and forgotten about them.  The time comes, however, that we need to sort and purge our papers, and we need to do so safely. Are you buried in paper?  The Federal Trade Commission offers consumers advice on document retention.  What can we destroy after a year?  Pay stubs, undisputed medical bills, credit card statements, and utility bills are among the items that we can get destroy. What about income tax returns and tax-related documents?  Those are included in documents to keep for at least 3 years. We need to hold onto vehicle titles, home deeds, and sales receipts and warranty items for major appliances for as long as we own those items.  We never get rid of documents such as birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage certificates and divorce decrees, military records, and advance planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and living wills. What about other documents such as resumes, travel itineraries, or photos?  Iron Mountain recommends that these items be destroyed to further protect your identity.  Did you know that scammers can use your old photos to create fake identities?  You can shred items (preferably cross-cut), find a community shredding event, or use a professional shredding service.  There are other ways to destroy sensitive information.   You can soak documents in water or use a mixture of water and bleach. (If you just use water, you may be able to use the pulp as compost for your garden but be aware that not all paper can be used for compost!)  You can burn sensitive documents.   Make sure to destroy any papers that have identifying information such as Social Security Number, account numbers, names, addresses, or medical information. It can be challenging to keep up with the daily deluge of paper but we need to diligent.  Scammers will raid garbage for personal information to be used for fraud and identity theft.  Don’t hand them the tools to scam you! Stay safe.  Read the full article

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The Benefits of Employee Self Service (ESS) for Modern Organizations

Modern businesses are always looking for methods to improve productivity, empower their employees, and simplify management processes in the quickly changing digital world of today. With a host of advantages that help create a more flexible, engaged, and effective workforce, Employee Self Service (ESS) systems have become a potent instrument for achieving these goals.

Without having to contact HR Management System directly for each question or transaction, ESS platforms give workers immediate access to their HR-related data and let them do a variety of tasks on their own. There are major benefits for many areas of the company from this fundamental change in the way HR services are provided.

Here are some key benefits of implementing ESS for modern organizations:

1. Enhanced Employee Empowerment and Engagement:

Improved Autonomy: By providing workers more control over their work environment, ESS empowers them. At their convenience, they can check pay stubs, request time off, update contact information, enroll in benefits, and access and manage their personal information. Engagement and morale can be greatly increased by this sense of control and responsibility.

Better Information Access: Key company policies, manuals, frequently asked questions, and training resources are all centrally located in ESS. This information is easily accessible to staff members at any time and from any location, which promotes a feeling of knowledge and connection with the company.

Increased Transparency: Having access to payroll data, benefit information, and performance reviews via ESS fosters openness and increases employee and company confidence.

2. Streamlined HR Processes and Reduced Administrative Burden:

Automation of Routine process: ESS automates a number of repetitive and time-consuming HR tasks, including benefits enrollment, address updates, and leave requests. HR professionals now have much less administrative work to do, which allows them more time to concentrate on more strategic projects like organizational development, employee relations, and talent management.

Reduced Paperwork and Costs: ESS assists businesses in leaving paper-based systems by digitizing HR processes, which results in considerable savings on printing, storage, and manual processing.

Enhanced Efficiency: By removing the back-and-forth communication that is frequently connected to traditional HR processes, employees can access information and finish activities more quickly and efficiently through the ESS website.

3. Improved Data Accuracy and Reduced Errors:

Employee Data Ownership: By enabling employees to enter and manage their personal data directly, ESS improves accuracy and lowers the possibility of errors that may arise from HR professionals entering data by hand.

Real-time Updates: To ensure accurate information and minimize inconsistencies, changes made by staff members in the ESS system are frequently updated in real-time across other connected HR systems.

4. Enhanced Communication and Collaboration:

Centralized Communication Hub: ESS portals frequently come with communication features for quickly and effectively informing staff members about company statements, policy changes, and significant news.

Simplified Request Procedures: ESS makes it easier to create transparent and measurable processes for a range of employee requests, guaranteeing that managers and HR are informed in the quickest way and can take the appropriate action.

5. Cost Savings and Increased ROI:

Decreased Management Costs: As was already said, the business can save a lot of money thanks to automation and less paperwork.

Increased HR Productivity: ESS allows HR personnel to concentrate on strategic initiatives that have a bigger financial impact by relieving them of repetitive duties.

Improved Time Management: Workers may concentrate on their primary duties and increase overall productivity by spending less time making requests or looking up important HR information.

6. Better Employee Experience and Satisfaction:

Convenience and Accessibility: Employee convenience and satisfaction are increased by having round-the-clock access to HR data and the flexibility to do duties from any location.

Faster Reaction Times: Since employees can frequently locate the information they require or finish tasks without waiting for HR action, they receive speedier answers and resolutions to their questions.

Modern and Tech-Savvy Image:Offering a user-friendly ESS platform gives the company a modern, forward-thinking, and tech-savvy image that values employee convenience.

7. Enhanced Compliance and Security:

Centralized Record Keeping: ESS solutions make it simpler to comply with data privacy laws by offering a safe and centralized platform for storing employee data.

Audit traces: To improve accountability and transparency, a lot of ESS systems include audit traces of staff activities.

Automated Compliance Features: A few ESS platforms provide with tools to create compliance reports, handle statutory deductions, and keep abreast of labor law changes. Strong security protocols, including as access controls and encryption, guarantee the integrity and confidentiality of private employee information.

Examples of ESS functionalities:

updating personal data, such as address, phone number, and emergency contacts.

looking at tax documents and pay stubs.

requesting and monitoring vacation or sick leave.

collecting and overseeing benefits.

developing access to workplace documents and policies.

looking at goals and performance evaluations.

collecting development resources and training materials.

submitting reports on expenses.

Information management for direct deposits.

collecting contact details and corporate directories.

Challenges of Implementing ESS:

While the benefits of ESS are numerous, organizations should also be aware of potential challenges during implementation:

Initial Setup and Training Costs: Software, infrastructure, and employee and HR staff training are all upfront expenses associated with implementing an ESS system.

Some Employees Face Technological Challenges: It is possible that not every employee is equally tech-savvy, so adoption will need sufficient training and assistance.

Privacy and Data Security Issues: To address employee concerns, it is essential to implement strong security measures and communicate data privacy clearly.

Opposition to Change: Some workers or human resources personnel may be reluctant to embrace new digital procedures. Strategies for change management that work are crucial.

Ensuring User-Friendliness: To promote employee acceptance, the ESS platform should be simple to use and simple.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, modern firms looking to improve productivity, empower their employees, and simplify HR procedures can profit greatly from Employee Self Service (ESS). ESS helps to enhance data accuracy, lower administrative strain, boost employee engagement, and save a lot of money by giving workers more freedom and information access. The long-term benefits of ESS make it an essential tool for businesses hoping to prosper in the digital era and create a happy and productive work place.

In order to increase productivity, efficiency, and lower operating expenses, Ozone Insuria is a complete software solution made for insurance brokers to manage several parts of their business, such as policies, clients, invoicing, and reporting.

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Why Every Business Needs a Smart HR Software?

In today's growing companies  managing employees has become as crucial as managing profits in the fast-paced workplace of today. This is where an HR software in India comes in, quietly operating in the background to support companies in maintaining compliance, organization, and employee relationships.

The Human Resources Management Software in India (HRMS), commonly referred to as an HR software, is a digital solution that assists companies with hiring, onboarding, payroll, performance monitoring, and even employee engagement. HR teams now have the resources they need to support a company's most valuable asset—its employees—while saving time and minimizing errors thanks to the simplification of tasks that were previously completed in spreadsheets and filing cabinets into a single platform.

HR software makes the workplace more consistent and transparent. Workers don't have to email or follow up with HR to check their leave balances, view pay stubs, update personal information, or even request time off. Managers, on the other hand, have the ability to track attendance, keep an eye on performance, and make data-driven decisions.

This software in India may seem like a big step for small businesses. However, by lowering administrative costs and assisting in preventing expensive compliance errors, it frequently results in long-term financial savings. Additionally, it provides business owners with comfort in knowing that private employee information is safely kept and readily available when needed.

HR Software provides digital solutions that are portable and simple to use. This software assists businesses in fostering more seamless and expert interactions between employers and employees.

Savvy HRMS HR software in India  is a change in how businesses treat and value their employees, not just a technological advancement. The correct HR software can help you create a more robust, effective, and people-focused company, regardless of how many employees you have—five hundred or five hundred.

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Travel Advisory for Visa Holders and Green Card Applicants: What You Need to Know Now

In recent weeks, a surge of executive orders has created uncertainty around U.S. immigration policy, leaving many non-citizens wondering: Is it safe to travel internationally right now?

While no broad travel ban has been issued, the landscape is rapidly changing, and increased scrutiny at ports of entry and U.S. embassies is already being reported. Here’s what international travelers should consider before planning a trip.

1. Visa Holders: Carry All Documentation and Be Prepared

Individuals holding valid nonimmigrant visas such as F-1 student visas or H-1B work visas are still permitted to travel. However, heightened inspection at ports of entry means that forgetting key documents like an I-20 or I-797 could result in delays—or worse, denial of entry.

Pro Tip: Always travel with original documents, including valid visa stamps, approval notices, and recent pay stubs or enrollment verification.

2. Caution for Advanced Parole Holders

Those with pending green card applications traveling on Advanced Parole should exercise extreme caution. Advanced Parole does not guarantee re-entry, and individuals with prior immigration violations or unlawful presence may face serious consequences at the border.

Best Practice: Avoid international travel unless it's an emergency or life-or-death situation.

3. Green Card Stamps and Removal Proceedings

Travel is not recommended for individuals with temporary green card stamps (I-551) who are currently in removal proceedings. Even with documentation, international travel could lead to inadmissibility or detention upon re-entry.

4. No Valid Visa? Prepare for Tough Vetting at U.S. Embassies

Travelers without a valid visa who need to apply at a U.S. embassy should brace for increased vetting procedures. A recent executive order calls for the maximum level of screening and gives immigration officials broad authority to delay or deny visa issuance.

The order also mandates a report identifying countries with inadequate screening systems, potentially leading to suspension of visa issuance from those regions.

5. Expect Longer Wait Times and More Administrative Processing

New directives also include re-evaluation of visa eligibility criteria and increased use of administrative processing (221g). This could delay visa approvals or result in denials for seemingly minor issues.

Recommendation: If you are in the U.S. without a valid visa, now may not be the right time to travel and apply for a new one.

6. Stay Alert: Travel Bans Could Be Enforced Immediately

In today’s climate, travel bans or restrictions can be enacted with no prior notice. If a new executive order is signed while you are abroad, re-entry could become impossible overnight.

Final Advice: Postpone International Travel If Possible

Given the volume of executive actions and memoranda, international travel is strongly discouraged unless it is absolutely necessary. Consider postponing travel plans and consult with a qualified immigration professional before making decisions that could affect your status.

If you were planning a vacation abroad, perhaps opt for a domestic getaway instead—until more clarity emerges around immigration enforcement.

Contact Information

If you or your family members have any questions about how immigration and nationality laws in the United States may affect you, or if you want to access additional information about immigration and nationality laws in the United States or Canada, please do not hesitate to contact the immigration and nationality lawyers at NPZ Law Group. You can reach us by emailing info@visaserve.com or by calling us at 201-670-0006 extension 104. We also invite you to visit our website at www.visaserve.com for more information.

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[auncerra]

thoughts on the state of US affairs

1/13/2025 I

realistically, how does depriving constitutional rights bode in honoring constitutional roots?

if you take away free speech fundamentals, in a climate already plagued with corrupt rent spiking, displacement whether from natural disasters - hurricanes, fires, mudslides, climate change - economic hardship, impossible living wages - why then does it follow other structures will be followed and held up? structures that are corrosive to our interests when our communal interests aren't respected?

i've long said a new president likely isn't what this country needs.

and while i don't want to be flagged as a 'terrorist' for having a perspective on US nationalism decline - i can sympathize with the growing trend in american culture.

and that is to bridge away from what was supposedly upheld by the revolutionary ideology of that time.

what's been upheld in the last two decades - police brutality? avid racism? repealing trans rights and rights to gay marriage in an attempt from conservative leadership? mass deportation and heavy ICE policing? children in cages?

the fact that community efforts alone raised from apps like TikTok, viable and essential news sources for multiple generations, should say something. should indicate that to deprive us of vital resources is *actively working against community and American interests - for example: let's take the Rose Bowl donation drive/community fire relief efforts in light of the Eaton fire ravaging Altadena/North Pasadena and still uncontained - volunteer efforts publicized and spread through TikTok, through the app you and elite are actively lobbying to ban - including providing food, donated clothing, water, sanctuary and security to those affected.

i only learned about the fire tracking app through TikTok - i only ultimately downloaded it because i use it invariably more than i would cable or news networks, which don't typically have the insights to even recommend those resources. because TikTok users were supplying that information, circulating those resources.

do you think the people are blinded to the fact that president elect has likely hoisted 'saving TikTok' as a political/social strategy? that the threat presents itself only to be miraculously saved in the event of a 19th ban?

do you think that TikTok, and affiliate company ByteDance, have failed in creating an invaluable resource, not only in terms of independent income, news outlet, community resource, but pilot of free speech?

you fail to regard temu, fail to regard similar apps that are *actively mining american data. you fail to regard the alleged multi-million and multi-billion corporations screening our information through installed features without our consent, facing lawsuits as we speak.

now, americans are flooding over to a Chinese-owned, China-based app, enrolling in Mandarin indie courses, all to maintain a vital resource you are failing to see is just the tip of a resentment iceberg?

houselessness - all time high. inclining.

bird/avian flu - predictably trended towards a COVID surge.

debt rates - all time high.

American banks - struggling. American banks - alleged fraudulent surcharges at ATMs.

housing - 1) unaffordable 2) landlord-manipulated 3) in most cases competitive and unattainable without a list comprising of pay-stub, employment history, credit score, references, employment record, housing record, income bracket - need to go on?

does taxation without representation mean anything, or is it a filler course?

i don't see anyone being represented aside from a fragile few, hoarding.

and even without condemning them, most of that political footprint, the conservative-leaning attitudes aren't for radical or adamant acceptance of those worldviews, it's to preserve their pockets from taxation. taxation is the root of a lot of that evil, a lot of that disparity, a lot of that antagonism.

i don't think supreme court justices weigh that adequately.

awareness without action is often persecution.

i've predicted things will inevitably get worse before they improve.

i stand behind that.

i understood what 2025 forward comprised, pluto is in aquarius and the heavens are irate.

i subconsciously chose 'mass(sedition)' as my username, and while i wouldn't label myself as a conspiracy-theorist, i see it.

BLM and protesting, picket-line efforts haven't been effective because they haven't done more than influence popular culture to be box-ticking. for media platforms to struggle to grasp the deeper issues of inclusivity, and instead honor roll to meet quotas. it exposed what we already knew about police brutality, police murders - it didn't eradicate the issue.

things are more broadened now, but the superficiality of most of it is apparent.

to be frank, as much as people are hoisting LA efforts to sustain the community right now as praiseworthy generosity, i'm reminded of jamie lee curtis' comparing the fires in a historically wealthy pacific palisades to the ongoing strife and devastation in gaza. and while i do feel that perceptions around actors/celebrities and inherently having the wealth and resources is inane, considering that these communities are full of working-class people as much as earned wealth - these pledges, these donations, these mass efforts only come about in times of urgency.

why is urgency necessary?

why does the planet have to literally be burning to acknowledge what's been said for decades?

most of this country was founded in the last century on nuclear power and weaponry.

nuclear.

let that sink in.

let that sink in that americans would rather join a widely-condemned 'foreign-adversary' app now trending in the app store then continue to offer up their energy and data to Meta. that its stock is sinking. the same foreign adversary that has essentially manufactured every import we rely on, including the tech/chips to construct iPhones, allegedly.

how many times have you entered a grocery store, a department store, and read 'Made in China' 'manufactured in China', read a clothes label to find the exact same marking.

what perplexes me is how there even is a tax system when this country is in a massive, trillion-dollar deficit.

how the country is so disorganized - i.e. an empty reservoir in the palisades region that can be refilled - fire department critically underfunded - the mayor of LA not even present in the state of crisis, refusing assistance from the NYFD when offered. *When fires are not recognized as 100 percent containment.

if this is a joke it's not funny.

do you think rioting was just forgotten, blinked away.

do you think 2020 is lost on class-consciousness?

do you not find it telling looting was resulting of the recent fire outbreaks, that there was suspected and confirmed arson. maybe the disparity hasn't shifted much, when in the last few years, there was mass looting at the glendale galleria/major shopping centers.

people are struggling. they're applying to hundreds, thousands of job listings, most of which are un-updated. they're relying on AI to draft their resumes, which is - in my opinion - grossly unethical. but what's even more so is why it's becoming necessary?

fires blazing, family generational homes burnt to the ground, in LA and billboards in Nevada advertising AI 'human-replacing' helpers?

let's not even dive into the fact that apps like shein and temu are allegedly recognized for intellectual property violations. for allegedly stealing content from small creators repeatedly and haphazardly.

what the hell is the resolution in any of this?

personally, i'd rather live in some feudal society. i'd rather native americans get land-back autonomy of this entire country.

where the land is honored.

where capital isn't the bane of existing.

where fundamentals are assured, not hinted at.

how is it multiple other countries are promised healthcare and immigrants and natives alike here are billed like no other?

claims denied and action taken, whether it's reputable in most eyes or not, did we need the performative NYPD demonstration - a city block of cops against one alleged criminal, who in my opinion was at most the fall-guy, just the face for the anger of the corruption of higher-ups paying their way by undermining the claims of i can presume thousands.

when you take away basic liberties, you are an oppressor. that's not allegation, that is fact.

why was this country made?

will we watch it be un-made as a result of not acknowledging the warnings of history? - there's no threat imbued in this, but realistically, use your eyes.

flint, michigan.

los angeles, california.

etc.

etc.

etc.