#Juliana Richer

[translationandbetrayals]

Romantic killer: a pleasant surprise

Randomly i decided to watch the new Netflix anime: romantic killer. I didn’t have any expectations, sincerely i thought that it was going to be a cliché shoujo anime, which i don't mind at all.

But as i kept watching i was thrilled with the story, and i loved the bizarre ending of it, so i went on with more and more expectations. 

Romantic Killer is a manga created by Wataru Momose, adapted by Netflix and directed by Kazuya Ichiwaka. 

I was surprised when i finished it. Actually, it made me cry. 

So, i will superficially develop my favourite things about it.

First of, i just loved how it was a constant mock and a exaggeration of shoujo genre and it’s unrealistic concept of love and romance. Anzu, the protagonist, was a girl who did not care at all about love and relationships, she was just fine with videogames, chocolate and her cat. And, as a way to change her destiny and well, basically her personality, Riri appears, some sort of fairy magical being, and takes aways her three favourite things. 

Thats a technique that Riri uses for Anzu to have more time to flirt and fall in love, which Anzu hates so she makes an active effort to not fall into this random and frankly a bit disturbing situation. 

So, it’s interesting how this artificial “otome videogame” circumstances start to happen and how the protagonist react to this, being the clear image of “not like the other girls”, which does not sound too appealing but surprisingly does not feel forced and is very funny. 

Every situation is so cliché and absurd, clearly taking romance situations to the extreme, that is somehow refreshing to see. And i think that is a strong reason to watch this anime. 

But the second and most touching thing in the anime was how it developed. 

In the course of the plot Anzu ends up living with two classmates, Junta and Tsukasa, who are very attractive and charming and, well, basically every girl wants to be with them. 

In that scenario, Anzu develops a precious friendship with both of them, specially with Tsukasa. 

I was surprised by the incorporation of more complex and deep situations nearly by the end of the season only then realizing that they were slowly developing by the beginning. Themes such as severe stalking, depression, social anxiety and sexual abuse are there, shown with no soft words, and i find that remarkable. 

I mentioned the relation between Anzu and Tsukasa because it’s through her sincere friendship that Tsukasa manage to voice out his trauma, were he finds support and someone who believes in him, who doesn’t question his experience and his unresolved fears. 

What i strongly recall by the end of the serie (and the reason i cried lol) is how important a good friend is in order to be able to heal your inner afflictions. Is vital and is represented in this anime: positive presence in your life can change it. 

At the end, the premise is quite constant, but the incorporation of these topics makes the plot richer and more intriguing.

 -Juliana Morales 

[antediluvianapocalypse]

Isaac buys into the idea of Women Are Pure and Men Are Brutes (which isn't Why he's repressed but it doesn't help). Like he treats women better than most men in the 19th century but he still believes that women are to be Protected (by men, from men) and Provided For (also by men).

But Isaac can't protect OR provide for Juliana. She's stronger & richer than him (Isaac's family is well off but theyre not as wealthy as they were 3 or 4 generations ago) and this makes him lose his mind, even though he's secretly relieved not to be responsible for the finances anymore

also. Idk if I've said this before but Juliana is not a good person? Isaac fails to protect Carlotta from Juliana, and he's unable to fully condemn her, even when she's at her worst and he knows intellectually that she's awful.

[kmp78]

„Maybe Juliana was Lordy’s, maybe not🤷🏼‍♀️“

Louis Hamilton was in the same hotel...😂

A younger, richer, more handsome and more famous rival... 🤬

[power-chords]

Working list of Stealth Faith Rock* bands:

VAST

Superdrag/The Lees of Memory (Jon Davis is way into Jesus)

Sixpence None The Richer

Live (is this true or just apocryphal?)

Collective Soul?????

Blessid Union of Souls (they later became full blown Christian Rock if memory serves)

P.O.D., Creed, duh

I would hear out an argument for U2

The Hold Steady might qualify, although their take on it is decidedly ambivalent

Flyleaf

Juliana Theory (thank you Sheena)

Who am I missing? I think DMO should do a roundtable on this one and I will pitch it to Tim and J.

*As in, restrained or subtextual enough to not be classified as overt Christian Rock. They do not market themselves as such, and are not marketed as such.

[mimiswitchywrites]

Not A Burden: Chapter 6

TW: SH references, attempted s****de and references, child/s***al a**se references (not graphic but enough that could be triggering).

Begins by exploring the events that lead to her attempt and period typical h***ph*bia

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Miriam had not had the best of lives, there was no way to sugar coat that (and oh, how she had tried.) She had grown up with the weight of being different on her shoulders, but it took years to figure out what it actually was that separated her from the others her age. She tried to play with the girls in her village, bringing them straw dolls and small outfits made of leaves, but they could never truly connect. Children have an innate ability to sniff out otherness and will turn away those that aren’t right in the blink of an eye with not an ounce of remorse.

Her father tried to fix her, whispering about how he just wanted to help her fit in to stop her crying out. And still, she was turned away. Eventually, out of options and with too much pain tied to the village, she ran away. If she couldn’t find a place at home, she would find one elsewhere.

And thus, a cycle began. From her seventh year of being, she moved from village to village, trying to get by. She discovered a love for baking and would find work on farm and in kitchens whenever she could. She would stay for a few months, maybe even a year or two if it were a particularly nice place, and then pack her up her belongings and move on. By her twenty fourth year, she was exhausted. She hadn’t seen her father since she was a mere girl and yet he followed her everywhere she went in the faces of strangers. His voice was in her ear as she tried to sleep, hands ghosting her skin at every opportunity. He was even in her dreams, rest something she hadn’t truly experienced in years.

She figured out the root of her different-ness as a young teen, and it loomed over her head like a particularly nasty storm she couldn’t outrun. People were not as accepting outside her village as she had expected; it was nothing but childish naivety.

On occasion, she would wake in the bed of some tavern wench or village leader’s daughter, beautiful woman pressed into her side, and she would cry. She would cry for the child she should have been, for the life she could never live, for this life she could not sustain. Even if she were somehow never found out, she still could not get over her own prejudice.

If there were anything she remembered about her father (she had done her best to drown her memories of him in mead) it was his lessons. He taught her the ways of the world, as a father should. Lesson 1: women are whores and witches, they cursed men to end up angry and alone as her mother had with him.

Lesson 2: Royalty was a con to make the rich richer and the poor penniless.

Lesson 3 (the most important): Man would not lay with man and woman not with woman – that was only for those on the isle across the great ocean.

She tried to convince herself that he meant little to her, but he was her father, and it was so difficult to unlearn all his teachings, even when they were against a huge part of her being.

A few times, she forced herself to ignore her mind and body and would sleep with men. The first time she did of her own intent, she was thirteen, barely a woman. He was the son of her host. She liked the way they could joke with each other and the warm feeling she had every time he said something nice to her, so she assumed that the feeling towards him was love. You touch the ones you love, that’s what her father would say as her lifters her skirt. They committed the act a few more times before she broke down, tearing at her flesh where the boys’ hands had lain and wanting to crawl from her skin.

She left soon after.

The second time was after a long night in the tavern. She encountered some of the royal guard and, after they flicked a few coins at her, she got on her knees and let them have their way with her. She could see her father’s face among them, floating in the background, but she let them finish before breaking down - she was always considerate like that.

In total, she had allowed eight men to enter her (and another five that she hadn’t) and nothing seemed to change. The coil in her stomach still only unwound with a woman and her flesh would crawl every time she removed her underclothes for a man. She had tried drink and the berries that made her mind spin, but nothing made her comfortable with the act. Nothing but the feeling of a soft breast under her hand.

She was disgusting.

And so, hope far from reach and scoring knife in hand, she made her way through the woods. She accepted that she couldn’t be the way she wanted, the way that she should, and so she gave up. She opened her arms to the darkness.

And then she opened her eyes to see light.

And she was trying so hard to keep it together. She was good, trying not to pick at wounds and not giving in to the thoughts that reminded her where each knight kept their knives. She took the sleeping draughts and tried to allow her body to heal, even if it meant seeing His face each night, feeling his fingers work their way past hair and skin. She was even sneaking out of a guarded castle in the dead of night to go on a picnic with someone she had only met a few days ago. She was doing her best at being normal, to have fun as others her age might, but all she could think about was how much like a date this was and how much that wasn’t what she wanted.

Miriam was not good at saying no.

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They arrived in the meadow just outside the city limits and Lancelot was quick to lay down the blanket and light the candles Juliana had supplied. The orange glow reflected in Miriam’s eyes and he struggled to draw himself away from them, hand dying to cup her cheek. Instead, he set out the food on the napkins.

“Lancelot,” she began, smile growing, “this is too much, you didn’t have to.”

“But I wanted to, for you.” He took a deep breath and hesitantly placed his hand over hers. Their eyes met, his face flushing, before she pulled her hand away to look through the rest of the basket. While short lived, his hand tingled from where hers had rested under it. He could practically feel his heart double in size as she watched the glee on her face upon discovering the sticky buns.

“Did you know,” she began, mouth full of bread and hand covering it in an attempt to be more polite, “that I am a baker? Was, I guess.” He didn’t, obviously, but nodded for her to talk about it more.

“When I was young, I spent a few months with this elderly woman. Her body was frail, and she could do very little, but she was determined to bake, and she decided that, if I were to stay with her that I must learn to bake.” She took another bite. “And so I did and, I know this must make me sound obnoxious but I am darn good at it too!” She laughed as if it were an outrageous statement.

Her laugh was beautiful, Lancelot found himself thinking. He loved the way her eyes lit up and the corners creased. She covered her mouth each time she did it, he had noticed. He wondered what her lips looked like behind the shield and, briefly, what they would feel like against his.

“I am sure I could talk to the Cook and we could see about getting you some work in the kitchens.” He offered, not sure if he was over stepping. From the way her she leant forward and she looked intently at his face, he realised he hadn’t.

“You would do that for me?” He nodded and, after debating internally for a second, Miriam put her hand on his as he had earlier. “Thank you, Lancelot.” He stared at their interlocked fingers, blushing once again. He could do little more than smile at her.

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The sun had begun to rise by the time the pair made their way back to the castle. They had talked, and laughed, and listened to the earliest birds, and watched as the clouds travelled in front of the moon. Lancelot found himself gently touching her arm or shoulder or hand whenever he could, his heart warming and breath hitching as she made eye contact with him. Miriam told him why she had been late (and profusely apologised for making him wait for her) and how her and the King were on better ground. He promised to be nicer to Arthur in training that day.

Finally reaching the top of the final spiral staircase and laughing as quietly as they could about the dozing guard they had scared, Miriam pulled her arm out from where it was hooked onto Lancelot’s. He looked down at her, eyes flickering down to her lips. They were a beautiful red from where she had been biting at them all night. He brought his hand up to her cheek, taking a step towards her. He watched her as her eyes widened as they darted between his arm and face. He took a final step, closing the gap between them and, oh so slowly, lent in, eyes fluttering closed.

Miriam was frozen in place. She wanted to pull back, to tell him that she had a lovely night but that wasn’t what she wanted to happen, to remove his hand from her cheek, but she couldn’t do anything. Luckily, she didn’t have to. Merlin barreled out the door, almost crashing into the pair (Miri was glad that Lancelot had such a steady grip on her for that or she would have toppled down the steep, stone stairs.)

Merlin’s eyes opened wide, and brows shot up. His mouth curled into a smirk as he eyed the couple, and their slightly disheveled appearance from lying on the ground for hours. “And what time do you call this, madam?” he directed at Miriam, crossing his arms in a faux authoritative manner. She was still in shock, mouth opening and closing as she tried to form some sort of defense. He laughed, moving to the side and beckoning her in. She ducked under his arm and closed the door behind her, leaving Merlin alone with the knight. She would much rather face Gaius’ wrath than whatever would come next in a conversation with Lancelot.

The old man in question was sat at his bench, working on some weird blue mixture. He looked up at her arrival and lifted the eyebrow. She sighed, lying face down on her cot and pulling the blanket over her head. He shook his head at her motionless form and turned back to his concoction.

[gisellelx]

Fic ask game #6 and #15 (and #8 - there, someone asked you 😉 lol )

Thank you for the ask, @edwardsmate4ever! I know you can appreciate the need for a "oooh finished editing THAT thing, now I get to have some fun!" break. I have finished editing one thing (of 3, FML)

From The Fic Ask I'm actually going to hold off on #8 if you don't mind because I actually have a long rant I want to go on. The tl;dr is that I think the use of OCs in a spot where it's very hard to write a good OC (as the love interest of a canon main character who usually has another love interest in canon) leads to a dislike of OCs more generally and a distrust on the part of the reader. But very often a character who is outside of canon can make the story a lot richer. It relies a LOT on the author's ability to characterize, though. 6: What are some topics you will never write about?

There aren't any. I write about things when I get interested in them and then I use that motivation to go as deep as I can in understanding the character motivations and the world around them so that I can do that idea justice. One of my favorite types of reviews to get is one where someone says "Oooh, I can tell you have personal experience with [thing]!" and I chuckle to myself because I don't have personal experience with [thing], but I've learned over the years the kinds of questions to answer and the sources to consult so that I can write as though I do.

That said, some things that would give me pause to write about without having a personal source I could run my fic by would be anything involving serious representation of Quileute culture, any fic diving deep into disability, and anything dealing with gender fluidity. That last one actually might not even be that far out, though, because as I have more and more close relationships with friends who are nonbinary and trans I feel more confident that I could a) render a character with complexity and empathy and also b) have someone look over it who I know would feel comfortable gently smacking me if I didn't do it well.

Ooh but here's the thing you will never see from me, but it's not a topic. I will never write an all-human fic in a supernatural fandom. I read and write fic because I enjoy the source. All human fics take all the joy out of it for me as a writer and most of the time as a reader. Plus, I have plenty of characters of my own if I want to just up and write a book about them. One of my closest friends was shocked to find out that my non-derivative fiction is contemporary YA--she assumed I must write fiction with supernatural elements since I enjoy fanfic so much. Nope. So if I'm going to bust my butt writing a well-constructed novel with all human characters, it's going to be about Isaac or Shane or Cleighten or Juliana or any of the other characters who live in my head. It's not going to be a human version of Carlisle unless it takes place before 1667. 15: Which fic that you’ve written relates to you and your personal life the most?

Disappointing answer here--none of them. And also all of them? I draw on different things at different times but I'm never writing anything that is "oooh I would love x to happen" or "this is the kind of thing I think is good/bad." I'm always starting from my characters, and my characters are usually very different people than me.

One Day the Sun Will Rise is set at my alma mater, which I did because the rest of the fic is so hard to write. And Bella's boyfriend's family in that fic is very loosely modeled after my childhood best friend's family, although I have changed a bunch of aspects of it to create a more interesting narrative. For example, in real life, both of us have parents who've been married for over 50 years; it's a lot more useful to the story in One Day for Nabil's mom to be divorced. Having the setting be a real setting I know well gives me easy access to details without having to research every last little thing, since there's already so many other things I'm researching for that fic. But again, it's just a place--Bella is a very different person than I am and while I would love to write her as being as gung-ho about my school as I am, in reality I am the kind of uber-fan that she would (and does, in the story) find perplexing. Character and narrative always comes first. If I can then use my personal experience to make aspects of the writing easier or richer, all the better, but that's never the goal. Ask me writing things, I'm stuck at my computer today

[joannalannister]

In the first season, [John Smith] was more of a clear-cut antagonist for Juliana Crain and the Resistance, although even then Rufus Sewell added enough depth to the character that he started to steal focus, something that increased with each subsequent season. By the final year, the show was undeniably about him — the banner that one clicks on to access the show on Amazon is his picture. John Smith was an American who found out that he rose more quickly in power with the Third Reich than he likely ever would have in the reality in which the Allies won the war. While his final speech this episode brilliantly hints at what learning this would do to a man, it felt a bit like an underdeveloped theme this season. Think about what John Smith learned — as he says before shooting himself in the head, he discovered that he essentially became the worst version of himself he could be. He knows he made the wrong decisions. He wasn’t just a victim of difficult circumstances, he was complicit in destruction, death, and murder.

We like to presume that we are the product of what happens to us, but John Smith got to see a happier, better version of himself. As his wife points out to him, he failed everyone in his life. His son is dead — likely in both realities — one daughter hates him and the other is a morally bankrupt Nazi. John Smith may be a leader, and his actions did somewhat lead to peace at the end of this episode, but it’s important to recognize that he is a failure as a human being. It’s this realization that leads to his suicide, and the most satisfying arc from premiere to finale. This was a show about people inspired by an alternate reality to change their world. That same alternate reality only proved to John Smith that he was a monster.

While we’re on the Smith family, let’s talk about Helen. At first, she was merely a supporting character, but she became richer and more developed as John’s arc became more prominent. Chelah Horsdal did consistent, underrated work as a counter to John’s evil. She suffered unbelievable pain over the loss of her son, and that’s what pushes her to make the decisions she makes in the end, including the game-changing one that informs the Resistance when their train will be headed to the portal. The best scene in the finale (and maybe the season) really delineates Helen and John. He reveals to her that Thomas is alive in the other world and that he wants to bring him to this one. Helen is aghast — she would never ruin her son’s life by bringing him here. John sees people as possessions; Helen would rather Thomas be happier in an alternate reality than alive in hers.

— The Man in the High Castle Recap 

[booasaur]

Did you notice Chivis greeting Juls?? Did she finally get over being mad at Juls??? It's probably the first time since their first meeting that she greeted her and she doesn't sound irritated. Has Eva's 'No juliana allowed in any carvajal property' been revoked or they just ignoring her now? And like, Val said yesterday that she's scared to go out but she still went to Camilo's office with Juls instead of asking him to come to her house. I cant believe we're being fed this well by juliantina 😭

They add so many teeny little details to make it better and richer.

At first I thought Juliana’s greeting was a bit passive aggressive like, hi, can’t ignore me or be mean to me in front of Val, but then Chivis was pretty nice to her back, so maybe the point was Chivis being nice because, as she’d said at the start of the little interaction, Val was doing a lot better, and well, the reason just said hi.

I’m pretty curious to know if the rule has been lifted or if people are ignoring it. It is kinda important with respect to how Val’s sister, one of the biggest obstacles to their relationship, feels about Juls, but since the thawing of that would be put on screen, we can only assume people are ignoring it. 

[libidomechanica]

Untitled (“And when”)

And when you both are  dancing fast and to  and friend, they theirs as dues of  Natures forth the twist of  him, but onely too  much out as gave us leave  to move or breathed with 

dew all turnd, and there, but  are extinguishd breathe? And thoughts,  my Thought, so haggard and King 

of the long gold tunnel 

I believed that euer he begot  such a debt to pay euen 

Nature hath waste, for speaking 

breeze, that was red.  As sweet hour yield, must I 

bee still my grief is where alone! 

Yet shall meet! part of those Earths 

wet breast Can soothe the soul 

of Adonais? whom men and  the great Popes sightless light  and day; Marriage. who wants a  heart knows. Why lingering  lovers meet, old withouten any 

rinde; whan they, yet am  I richer far in hay. Is  gathered limbs go lame! And in  love letter which he denies,  now, sun, and whose intent to  play. I only knew in  thy jocund youthful Thames shore? darting 

year ago, she waves dashing round 

him as he for all  noble sister; Slim shadows on  the world again,  and blue-bells trembling 

main And do ye think he was  asked to mar  the mound, whom Julianas scorched  with his winter- eve is warm, the bright and  torn with heavy fire,  like to a dew,  fell down, and caught light slept on 

the merciless Tyrants 

head of Proserpine, among  the noise precipitates.  With suddenly bite awake.  If men esteeming sleep.

[nedsecondline]

Download 280 Pictographs That Put Japanese Culture Into a New Visual Language: They’re Free for the Public to Use

Download 280 Pictographs That Put Japanese Culture Into a New Visual Language: They’re Free for the Public to Use

“One of the biggest considerations when traveling to Japan is its inscrutable language,” writes Designboom’s Juliana Neira. But then, one might also consider making that language more scrutable — and making one’s experience in Japan much richer — by learning some of it. Kanji, the Chinese characters used in the written Japanese language, may at first look like small, often bewilderingly complex…

[khalilhumam]

Can developing countries reign in offshore wealth?

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Can developing countries reign in offshore wealth?

By Matthew Collin If you want to stop the government or fellow citizens from knowing the true extent of your wealth, you can do no better than move that money offshore. This time-honored strategy works well for those wishing to avoid taxation but remains a constant frustration to authorities trying to build progressive tax systems and stymie inequality and corruption: It’s difficult to eat the rich if you can’t figure out where they dine. Taxing people’s income directly remains particularly elusive for developing countries, which raise around one third as much from income taxes relative to their GDP as high-income countries (Figure 1). Reigning in offshore tax evasion would be a step in the right direction. What little evidence we have suggests that offshore evasion is at least as pronounced in poorer countries as it is in richer ones. Annette Alstadsæter, Niels Johannsen, and Gabriel Zucman used a combination of international deposit and portfolio data to estimate that the equivalent of 10 percent of global GDP is held in tax havens. Their country-level estimates, which are only as recent as 2007, reveal that as a percentage of GDP, poor countries stash just about as much of their wealth offshore as rich ones do, and that there are outliers at all levels of GDP per capita (Figure 2). Micro-level work also suggests that offshore ownership is dominated by elites, and that secrecy is their best defense against the prying eye of tax authorities. Work by UCLA’s Juliana Londoño-Vélez with Javier Avila-Mahecha found that rich Colombians were much more likely to hide wealth offshore, with over 40 percent of the top 0.01 percent engaging in the practice. But that same work found that bridging the information gap made a difference: Colombian elites that were named in the Panama Papers leak were substantially more likely to declare their wealth through a disclosure scheme run by the tax authority.

Most developing countries lack the tools to go after offshore money

Leaks of financial data like the Panama Papers offer a useful snapshot for tax authorities, but how can they have more systematic, timely data on the offshore world? The solution put forward by the OECD suggests that tax authorities routinely gather and exchange relevant data on bank deposit ownership with each other. As of this year, 115 countries, including most tax havens, have signed up to the OECD’s framework for the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI). The few studies that have been conducted show that when these exchange agreements are implemented, offshore wealth shrinks—and does so rapidly. But if you look at a map of who has signed up to AEOI, it’s hard not to spot the obvious: Poorer countries haven’t been able to take advantage of this information exchange. Only 7 percent of low-income and lower-middle income countries have adopted AEOI or committed to implementing it by 2023 (Figure 3). This gulf in participation is driven by the fact that many developing countries currently lack the capacity to gather comprehensive data on what little wealth foreigners are stashing in their banks. To compound matters further, AEOI is based on a principle of reciprocity: To join the club, you have to be ready to share information with all of its members. Because of this, many developing countries remain shut out of a trove of information that would be useful for tracking down hidden wealth or corrupt assets.

Official statistics may understate how much offshore wealth elites from developing countries control

We know from estimates produced by Alstadsæter et al. that developing countries hold about the same amount of wealth offshore as a proportion of their GDP. Those estimates are in part based on data produced by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), which gathers and publishes data from mostly high-income countries on foreigner’s claims on bank deposits. But there is some evidence that the international statistics may understate the true level of offshore wealth held by some countries. When the BIS assigns the ownership of offshore accounts, it relies on each bank’s own assessment of the residence of the owner—whether it is a person or a company. There are two limitations to this approach. First, banks have little incentive to get this information right, so they will be more inclined to take an account owner’s claim of residence at face value. Second, and more importantly, if a person’s wealth comes from their ownership of a company, the residence is assigned based only on where that person is located. This means that the accuracy of the BIS doesn’t extend to shell corporations. Data from AEOI reports should in theory make it easier to correctly identify the jurisdiction where the owners of offshore wealth reside. For certain types of corporations, banks are required to gather and share information on the ultimate owner or beneficiary of that account. This means that even if a corporation in a tax haven that will passively hold wealth is set up, once the tax haven and the home country sign up to AEOI,  information on the account beneficiary will be disclosed. AEOI data isn’t perfect: Most customers had warning before banks began gathering and sharing this information and may have moved their assets elsewhere before the light flooded in. But AEOI is still likely a big improvement on past frameworks. Most countries keep data from their AEOI exchanges a secret, but the Australian Tax Office recently—after some nudging from civil society groups—released information on offshore ownership in 2018. These published figures will deviate from the BIS statistics for many legitimate reasons: Australia assigns the entire account balance to the jurisdiction of each owner of an account, so there is some double counting. BIS data also includes loans and doesn’t cover the same range of financial institutions as the OECD’s framework for AEOI statistics. Even so, the data released by the Australian Tax Office offers a rare opportunity to observe where and why the BIS may understate true levels of offshore wealth (Figure 4). When one compares the two data sources, smaller economies with lower levels of deposits in Australia tend to have better coverage in AEOI statistics than they do in BIS data. As we move down in GDP per capita, the ratio of AEOI-to-BIS deposits increases from around 1-1 to 10-1, suggesting that official statistics may be obscuring the true levels of wealth held by developing countries, even in a non-tax haven country like Australia (Figure 5). By contrast, many jurisdictions commonly thought of as tax havens have lower levels of deposits in the AEOI statistics relative to those in the BIS statistics, reflecting the fact that many companies in tax havens are shell companies used to obscure the ultimate owner of assets. Tax authorities in developing countries have much to gain from going after offshore wealth but are constrained in their ability to participate in the automatic exchange of information as constructed. Entities like the OECD, the World Bank, and Tax Inspectors without Borders have started to provide some technical assistance to developing countries to get them up to speed. But these efforts will take time to move the needle. If we want to get data on offshore wealth into the hands of countries that need it the most, the OECD should consider relaxing the reciprocity restriction for automatic exchange of information for countries that meet predetermined criteria, either those below a certain GDP per capita or based on a recent metric of tax capacity. Until then, tax officials in developing countries can chase the rich as far as their national borders, but no further.

[wineanddinosaur]

We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Vodka?

Vodka’s place behind the bar and on liquor store shelves is insurmountable. Sales of the versatile spirit are steadily on the rise, comprising the highest volume of any spirit in the U.S.

Most recently, sales volume for vodka sat at more than 74 million 9-liter cases in 2019. That compares with fewer than 70 million cases in 2016.

Despite some vodkas’ reputations as flavorless, interchangeable mixers, some bottles are actually well worth seeking out. Below, bartenders from across the U.S. share which vodkas get them excited about the category, including vodkas made from a range of ingredients, from wheat and corn to raw honey and pears.

“Such a hard question! I’m going to go with my favorite which is Founding Spirits Vodka made here in D.C. I think Founding Spirits is still finding their way into their spot among many great brands and I believe their vodka is of very high quality. It has a great mouthfeel with very very subtle notes of fresh vanilla and lemon peel.” — Kapri Robinson, Bartender, Reliable Tavern, Washington, D.C.

“Ida Graves out of Alexandria, Minn., makes a vodka with raw local honey that is delightfully creamy and floral. It’s seasonal, so if you see a bottle, grab it!” — Megan Luedtke, Bartender, Martina, Minneapolis

“Cinco Vodka, out of San Antonio. While I’m not a huge vodka drinker, experiencing a blind tasting with Cinco, Grey Goose, and Ketel One I was shocked to find that I picked Cinco. It is made with 100 percent U.S.-grown wheat and [is] extremely smooth, and you just don’t hear much about Cinco. The distillation process mimics the European style of these other big names. Their hammered copper kettle is beautiful.” — Sarah Rahl, Bar Manager, Goldie’s at Austin Proper Hotel, Austin, Tex.

“The most underrated vodka, in my opinion, is Beluga Vodka from Siberia. I especially like their Transatlantic Vodka, which is rested for 45 days and filtered four times through charcoal, silver, sand, and cotton. Beluga is expertly made with great thought, history, and science. It has a clean, crisp taste. It’s definitely worth a try.” — Juyoung Kang, Lead Bartender, The Dorsey in The Venetian Resort and Hotel, Las Vegas

“We make a lot of vodka Martinis at Highlands, but one of the most versatile, affordable, and least-called vodkas we have behind our bar is Russian Standard Platinum. It’s made to be smooth enough for sipping neat, but its citrus notes work extremely well as the base for our Beaune Cocktail with lemon and Lucien Jacob Cassis.” — Juliana Campbell, Bartender, Highlands Bar & Grill, Birmingham, Ala.

“The most underrated vodka is Wheatley vodka, from the Buffalo Trace Distillery by Harlen Wheatley. This small-batch vodka is distilled 10 times, triple-filtered, and bottled at 82 proof. There is an oily and pleasant mouthfeel with hints of creamy vanilla. This is hands-down one of the most easy-to-drink vodkas on the market that I feel should get more love.” — Harry Chin, Bar Director, Here’s Looking at You, Los Angeles

“St. George All Purpose Vodka, for me, is the most underrated vodka. Distilled from a blend of Bartlett pears and a neutral grain spirit, it provides a soft and silky full-bodied vodka. Like its name, this vodka literally serves all purposes behind the bar and at home.” — Westin Galleymore, Spirits Director, Underbelly Hospitality, Houston

“The most underrated vodka is Nue. It’s a small-batch vodka, made from corn and distilled in Austin, Tex. Unlike Tito’s which is now mass produced and no longer made in Texas, Nue stays true to their tagline and also happens to be quite tasty! The price point is exceptional coming in at $12 a bottle! It’s been a staple on our bar when we decided to only carry small-batch brands. We’ve converted many Tito’s drinkers to this sleeper hit!” — Oliver Zabar, Owner, Devon, New York

“I think Barr Hill Vodka made by Caledonia Spirits in Vermont is a really underutilized vodka in programs. It is distilled from raw honey and has a richer mouthfeel than some other vodkas. It is a clean and neutral spirit, but still has a lovely wildflower note that is fantastic in a Vesper Martini.” — Alexandra Cherniavsky, Beverage Manager, The Love, Philadelphia

“Absolut Elyx is the vodka brand I don’t see ordered enough. The copper pot distillation leaves a crisp, clean vodka which can be enjoyed on the rocks or incorporated into any Martini. I’ll put this single estate vodka against any of the other top-shelf brands, and all the beautiful copper tools and drink receptacles they offer heighten the guest experience and keep them coming back. Definitely underrated and should be called more often.” — Nick Casanova, Head Bartender, Mi’talia Kitchen & Bar, Miami

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Whats the Most Underrated Vodka?

Vodka’s place behind the bar and on liquor store shelves is insurmountable. Sales of the versatile spirit are steadily on the rise, comprising the highest volume of any spirit in the U.S.

Most recently, sales volume for vodka sat at more than 74 million 9-liter cases in 2019. That compares with fewer than 70 million cases in 2016.

Despite some vodkas’ reputations as flavorless, interchangeable mixers, some bottles are actually well worth seeking out. Below, bartenders from across the U.S. share which vodkas get them excited about the category, including vodkas made from a range of ingredients, from wheat and corn to raw honey and pears.

“Such a hard question! I’m going to go with my favorite which is Founding Spirits Vodka made here in D.C. I think Founding Spirits is still finding their way into their spot among many great brands and I believe their vodka is of very high quality. It has a great mouthfeel with very very subtle notes of fresh vanilla and lemon peel.” — Kapri Robinson, Bartender, Reliable Tavern, Washington, D.C.

“Ida Graves out of Alexandria, Minn., makes a vodka with raw local honey that is delightfully creamy and floral. It’s seasonal, so if you see a bottle, grab it!” — Megan Luedtke, Bartender, Martina, Minneapolis

“Cinco Vodka, out of San Antonio. While I’m not a huge vodka drinker, experiencing a blind tasting with Cinco, Grey Goose, and Ketel One I was shocked to find that I picked Cinco. It is made with 100 percent U.S.-grown wheat and [is] extremely smooth, and you just don’t hear much about Cinco. The distillation process mimics the European style of these other big names. Their hammered copper kettle is beautiful.” — Sarah Rahl, Bar Manager, Goldie’s at Austin Proper Hotel, Austin, Tex.

“The most underrated vodka, in my opinion, is Beluga Vodka from Siberia. I especially like their Transatlantic Vodka, which is rested for 45 days and filtered four times through charcoal, silver, sand, and cotton. Beluga is expertly made with great thought, history, and science. It has a clean, crisp taste. It’s definitely worth a try.” — Juyoung Kang, Lead Bartender, The Dorsey in The Venetian Resort and Hotel, Las Vegas

“We make a lot of vodka Martinis at Highlands, but one of the most versatile, affordable, and least-called vodkas we have behind our bar is Russian Standard Platinum. It’s made to be smooth enough for sipping neat, but its citrus notes work extremely well as the base for our Beaune Cocktail with lemon and Lucien Jacob Cassis.” — Juliana Campbell, Bartender, Highlands Bar & Grill, Birmingham, Ala.

“The most underrated vodka is Wheatley vodka, from the Buffalo Trace Distillery by Harlen Wheatley. This small-batch vodka is distilled 10 times, triple-filtered, and bottled at 82 proof. There is an oily and pleasant mouthfeel with hints of creamy vanilla. This is hands-down one of the most easy-to-drink vodkas on the market that I feel should get more love.” — Harry Chin, Bar Director, Here’s Looking at You, Los Angeles

“St. George All Purpose Vodka, for me, is the most underrated vodka. Distilled from a blend of Bartlett pears and a neutral grain spirit, it provides a soft and silky full-bodied vodka. Like its name, this vodka literally serves all purposes behind the bar and at home.” — Westin Galleymore, Spirits Director, Underbelly Hospitality, Houston

“The most underrated vodka is Nue. It’s a small-batch vodka, made from corn and distilled in Austin, Tex. Unlike Tito’s which is now mass produced and no longer made in Texas, Nue stays true to their tagline and also happens to be quite tasty! The price point is exceptional coming in at $12 a bottle! It’s been a staple on our bar when we decided to only carry small-batch brands. We’ve converted many Tito’s drinkers to this sleeper hit!” — Oliver Zabar, Owner, Devon, New York

“I think Barr Hill Vodka made by Caledonia Spirits in Vermont is a really underutilized vodka in programs. It is distilled from raw honey and has a richer mouthfeel than some other vodkas. It is a clean and neutral spirit, but still has a lovely wildflower note that is fantastic in a Vesper Martini.” — Alexandra Cherniavsky, Beverage Manager, The Love, Philadelphia

“Absolut Elyx is the vodka brand I don’t see ordered enough. The copper pot distillation leaves a crisp, clean vodka which can be enjoyed on the rocks or incorporated into any Martini. I’ll put this single estate vodka against any of the other top-shelf brands, and all the beautiful copper tools and drink receptacles they offer heighten the guest experience and keep them coming back. Definitely underrated and should be called more often.” — Nick Casanova, Head Bartender, Mi’talia Kitchen & Bar, Miami

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Vodka?

Vodka’s place behind the bar and on liquor store shelves is insurmountable. Sales of the versatile spirit are steadily on the rise, comprising the highest volume of any spirit in the U.S.

Most recently, sales volume for vodka sat at more than 74 million 9-liter cases in 2019. That compares with fewer than 70 million cases in 2016.

Despite some vodkas’ reputations as flavorless, interchangeable mixers, some bottles are actually well worth seeking out. Below, bartenders from across the U.S. share which vodkas get them excited about the category, including vodkas made from a range of ingredients, from wheat and corn to raw honey and pears.

“Such a hard question! I’m going to go with my favorite which is Founding Spirits Vodka made here in D.C. I think Founding Spirits is still finding their way into their spot among many great brands and I believe their vodka is of very high quality. It has a great mouthfeel with very very subtle notes of fresh vanilla and lemon peel.” — Kapri Robinson, Bartender, Reliable Tavern, Washington, D.C.

“Ida Graves out of Alexandria, Minn., makes a vodka with raw local honey that is delightfully creamy and floral. It’s seasonal, so if you see a bottle, grab it!” — Megan Luedtke, Bartender, Martina, Minneapolis

“Cinco Vodka, out of San Antonio. While I’m not a huge vodka drinker, experiencing a blind tasting with Cinco, Grey Goose, and Ketel One I was shocked to find that I picked Cinco. It is made with 100 percent U.S.-grown wheat and [is] extremely smooth, and you just don’t hear much about Cinco. The distillation process mimics the European style of these other big names. Their hammered copper kettle is beautiful.” — Sarah Rahl, Bar Manager, Goldie’s at Austin Proper Hotel, Austin, Tex.

“The most underrated vodka, in my opinion, is Beluga Vodka from Siberia. I especially like their Transatlantic Vodka, which is rested for 45 days and filtered four times through charcoal, silver, sand, and cotton. Beluga is expertly made with great thought, history, and science. It has a clean, crisp taste. It’s definitely worth a try.” — Juyoung Kang, Lead Bartender, The Dorsey in The Venetian Resort and Hotel, Las Vegas

“We make a lot of vodka Martinis at Highlands, but one of the most versatile, affordable, and least-called vodkas we have behind our bar is Russian Standard Platinum. It’s made to be smooth enough for sipping neat, but its citrus notes work extremely well as the base for our Beaune Cocktail with lemon and Lucien Jacob Cassis.” — Juliana Campbell, Bartender, Highlands Bar & Grill, Birmingham, Ala.

“The most underrated vodka is Wheatley vodka, from the Buffalo Trace Distillery by Harlen Wheatley. This small-batch vodka is distilled 10 times, triple-filtered, and bottled at 82 proof. There is an oily and pleasant mouthfeel with hints of creamy vanilla. This is hands-down one of the most easy-to-drink vodkas on the market that I feel should get more love.” — Harry Chin, Bar Director, Here’s Looking at You, Los Angeles

“St. George All Purpose Vodka, for me, is the most underrated vodka. Distilled from a blend of Bartlett pears and a neutral grain spirit, it provides a soft and silky full-bodied vodka. Like its name, this vodka literally serves all purposes behind the bar and at home.” — Westin Galleymore, Spirits Director, Underbelly Hospitality, Houston

“The most underrated vodka is Nue. It’s a small-batch vodka, made from corn and distilled in Austin, Tex. Unlike Tito’s which is now mass produced and no longer made in Texas, Nue stays true to their tagline and also happens to be quite tasty! The price point is exceptional coming in at $12 a bottle! It’s been a staple on our bar when we decided to only carry small-batch brands. We’ve converted many Tito’s drinkers to this sleeper hit!” — Oliver Zabar, Owner, Devon, New York

“I think Barr Hill Vodka made by Caledonia Spirits in Vermont is a really underutilized vodka in programs. It is distilled from raw honey and has a richer mouthfeel than some other vodkas. It is a clean and neutral spirit, but still has a lovely wildflower note that is fantastic in a Vesper Martini.” — Alexandra Cherniavsky, Beverage Manager, The Love, Philadelphia

“Absolut Elyx is the vodka brand I don’t see ordered enough. The copper pot distillation leaves a crisp, clean vodka which can be enjoyed on the rocks or incorporated into any Martini. I’ll put this single estate vodka against any of the other top-shelf brands, and all the beautiful copper tools and drink receptacles they offer heighten the guest experience and keep them coming back. Definitely underrated and should be called more often.” — Nick Casanova, Head Bartender, Mi’talia Kitchen & Bar, Miami

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[castlewoodhq]

Congratulations, Sarah! Your application for the character of Juliana Anderson has been accepted! Please make sure to go over the checklist, make your account and send it in to the main within 24 hours!

OOC INFO:

Name, Age, Pronouns, Timezone: Sarah, 26, She/Her, GMT

FAMILY INFO: (for first family members only)

*if you are applying for a family that already has at least one member, please delete this section. If applying for a cousin and being the first in the family, please use the canon character’s parent names. Example: If you were to apply for a Motta cousin, answer with Sugar’s family info, not the cousin’s parents/hometown/etc.

Hometown: Castlewood, Maine Parent Names: Chad and Pamela Marital Status: Married Family Count: 4 Half-Siblings?: Yes Adopted Siblings?: Yes

CHARACTER INFO:

Character Name: Juliana Grace Anderson Face Claim: Naomi Scott Age: 26 Birthday: August 14th,1994 Gender & Pronouns: Female, She/Her Sexuality: Pansexual Type: Solo Relation: Adopted sibling Order: Third College?: n/a Occupation: Kindergarten teacher at Castlewood Elementary School

A FEW EXTRA STATS:

One Positive Trait: Optimistic One Negative Trait: Insecure If they had to pick an anthem for themselves it would be?: Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer One headcanon you have for them?: (tw: death) Her parents died when she was 5 and she was in foster care for a little while before being adopted by the Anderson’s. Although, she loves the Anderson’s and they will always be her family, Juliana is never seen without her locket which has pictures of her parents inside.