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[aggieland-supplements]

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[jpitha]

You have to understand.

At least at first, I didn’t mean to do it. I had just gotten out of College, a kid with a degree in History and an eye watering amount of debt. I made the mistake of telling the professor I did early 21st century historical reenactments for my summer job and he let me take on a titanic amount of debt for historical realism. I’m not sure who I owe the money to, since we live in a post scarcity society, but I sure worry about repaying it, so I have that going for me. Extra points for realism.

After I graduated - with an ulcer from stress worrying about the debt, another point for realism! - I was bumming around the orbital looking for a way to earn some quick cash and I realized how I could put my degree to use. Everyone has everything provided for them by the government because - after the Unpleasantness - we figured out that was easier and cheaper than giving everyone on the planet a gun.

But that means that everyone has mostly forgotten how to keep an eye out for scams. Who is going to scam you anyway when you all have the same access to cheap and easy housing, food, and Space Cocaine?

People who have mountains of debt due to historical accuracy, that’s who.

I set up shop right outside the exit from Customs on the station. Rubes-er People from all over the Galaxy would come, hellbent on seeing the sights of my planet and before they could hit up the Cøffee Haüs they would find me.

I started small; ran a couple of three card monte tables, but without a partner, convincing people they could win without them actually winning was tough. I hacked a janitorbot into being my assistant and soon enough I would have a crowd watching.

This, while effective was incredibly boring, so I changed to my plan B and just started making fake supplements. For maximum compatibility across all of the galactic species, mine were pure carbon (to absorb toxins you see). This increased who I could sell too without worrying (too much) about inadvertently poisoning anyone.

A few people were sad I moved away from scamming people with cards, but they became my first ‘partners’ in selling my supplement. I had to actually explain how a Ponzi scheme worked though, nobody remembered. I told them about how so long as they found more suckers underneath them, they wouldn’t be left holding the bag and it took off like an oxygen accelerated fire.

There was also an oxygen accelerated fire, but that can’t be traced back to me.

Three weeks later, I was the richest human in the Galaxy. Honesty, I didn’t even know where everyone even got the money, I thought we had eliminated it, but here I am, rich as hell. I feel a little bad about it, but if I admit the whole thing was a ploy to pay off my student loans, I worry that they’ll turn on me.

I still haven’t paid off my loans either. I don’t think I can swing the payments and the payments on my Super Dreadnought. Did you know they’ll build anyone one so long as you put the deposit down?

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[circuschroniclescritter]

Hello! I'm the mod, you can call me Mod Circus.

Please respect that this blog is both as canon but also an What If Au of the smiling critters circus au! It's also mostly headcanons, so some stuff might not be accurate or in character.

I am a college student who enjoys roleplaying and making up aus! I am a sys as well, along with a protective sibling type! If you need any help or advice, DM me!

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✦‎۟ Warning~!✦‎۟

This blog may contain cursing and heavy topics such as mental breakdowns, Violence, panic attacks, and stuff similar to that. Mod is a adult, but keep sexual topics will be kept to a minimum due to minors might stumble on here.

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Role-playing as:

(Dogday) Sol: Ringmaster | A master of the circus domain, guiding with a firm hand and sharp wit. But something..is always odd with him..

(Bobby) Loveote: Aerial Artisan | Former enchantress of the skies, her captivating performances left audiences spellbound. What led to her retirement remains a mystery, adding allure to her legend.

(Hoppy) Cylde: Gymnastic Adventurer | Fearlessly exploring new heights and depths, with a penchant for defying gravity. While the wheel of death may be her claimed favorite, her heart truly belongs to the thrill of the gym wheel.

(Kickin') Rooster: Daredevil Dynamo | Known for his daring stunts that leave him scarred but undefeated, he embodies the spirit of resilience in the face of danger.

(Bubba) Logic: Director of Precision | The cornerstone of the circus, his ingenious planning ensures a seamless blend of safety and spectacle, essential for keeping the show running smoothly.

(Crafty) Jasmine: Enigmatic Enchanter | Weaving magic through her graceful movements, she enchants audiences with her mesmerizing performances. Yet, behind her mask lies a mystery waiting to be unraveled.

(Picky Pig) Bajie: Culinary Connoisseur | A culinary maestro who tantalizes taste buds and hearts alike, her expertise in both food and animal handling adds a touch of whimsy and delight to the circus experience.

(Catnap) Nightlight: Aerial Artistry Maestro | A seasoned clown with a timeless charm, his mastery of aerial hoop and cloud swing keeps audiences laughing and gasping in awe, ensuring his place as a beloved icon of the circus.

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Other People?

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Circus AU! Critters

In a world where the spotlight fades and the laughter echoes emptily, lies the tale of resilient spirits finding solace and purpose under the canvas of a traveling circus. These smiling critters, once disparate souls, now weave a tapestry of camaraderie amidst the neglect of their props, the decay of their food, and the echoing silence of the empty stands.

Their ringmaster, a figure of cruelty veiled in showmanship, lords over them like a dark cloud, siphoning their hard-earned coins for his vices, leaving them with little but shattered dreams and bitter disillusionment. Yet, amidst the ruins of their hopes, they persist. With over thirty determined souls, they toil tirelessly, supplementing their meager earnings with side jobs, scraping together every penny in a desperate bid to salvage their tarnished circus. But fate, it seems, has other plans. Their efforts are dashed, their dreams shattered, as their treacherous ringmaster absconds with their savings, leaving them stranded and forsaken at desolate train stations, their spirits hanging by a thread.

Just when all seems lost, a beacon of hope emerges. A man , garbed in resplendent ringmaster attire, approaches them with outstretched arms and a promise of redemption. His own circus troupe having disbanded, he seeks to breathe new life into their weary souls, offering them a chance to join him under the canopy of his enchanted circus. It's a leap of faith, a gamble against the odds,

but in the depths of their despair, they find themselves drawn to this man who weaves tales of magic and wonder. And so, with hesitant hearts and trembling hands, they take their first step into a world where the impossible reigns supreme, where dreams take flight on wings of stardust, and where, perhaps, they will find the family they've longed for amidst the flickering lights of the circus tent.

[You can draw version of them! Please credit me for the characters/Aus]

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[bubblesandgutz]

Every Record I Own - Day 783: Neutral Milk Hotel In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

I'm not sure when In the Aeroplane Over the Sea became so divisive. It's a love it or hate it record. Even its early advocates have taken to a certain reevaluation of Neutral Milk Hotel, with the asinine "they're not even the best Elephant 6 band" hot take becoming fairly standard music snob commentary. If Olivia Tremor Control or Apples in Stereo had blown up instead, I'm sure they'd face the same criticism. Honestly, I'm not even sure when this album became popular enough for it to have an intense cult following and adamant detractors, but for me, this album was a complete game-changer when it came out in 1998.

I had a college radio show when the station manager added Aeroplane to the "indie" rotation. DJs were required to play a certain number of songs from the three-dozen-or-so albums in the rotation of their assigned genre, and being that I was officially an "indie" DJ, I had to break up my playlists of hardcore records with the occasional "college rock" tune from the station manager's weekly picks.

I abhorred the majority of stuff in the indie rotation, but I didn't have much of a choice in the matter. I remember begrudgingly picking out the Neutral Milk Hotel CD simply because it was on Merge Records, which meant it might at least sound like Superchunk, and playing it on air without previously hearing a note of their music. I don't even remember which song I played, but I was so blown away that I smuggled the CD out of the DJ booth and took it home.

Stealing from the radio station was bad business, though I knew more than a few fellow DJs who supplemented their personal music libraries with stolen promo albums. I mean, who was going to miss a Big Boys LP from the station's neglected vinyl closet? But to steal a CD that was currently in rotation? That was risky.

I couldn't help it. I was so fascinated by what I'd heard that I was willing to risk getting busted. I took the CD home and immediately put it on the stereo, sat on the couch, and listened to the whole album with my undivided attention.

It was 1998 and I was a twenty-year-old hardcore kid. I had begun to feel a little bored and underwhelmed by the lack of sonic diversity in the punk world and had begun listening to a lot of folk and country music when I got tired of listening to music where I was getting yelled at. So when the opening chords of acoustic guitar kicked off "King of Carrot Flowers Pt. 1," my ears perked up. Jeff Mangum's voice---double tracked and compressed to a rich, almost-in-the-red saturation---comes in with his cryptic lyrics describing a tumultuous childhood and adolescent sexual awakening. An accordion and bass creep into the mix as the song builds to the climax, only for the band to switch gears into "King of Carrot Flowers Pt. 2 and 3," where Mangum repeatedly professes his love for Jesus Christ against a backdrop of fuzz bass, dissonant singing saw, and tape manipulations. The song eventually explodes into a blown-out punk-tinged pop tune where everything---acoustic guitar included---is cranked to the point of distortion.

Every song seemed to offer something new: the horns and woeful singing saw of the title track, the austere performance and stream-of-consciousness lyrics on "Two Headed Boy," the mournful Eastern European-influenced instrumentation of "The Fool"... it all flowed together like some strange collage of yesteryear sounds, but pushed to the limits of a DIY recording studio's compressors. And in the center of it all was Jeff Mangum---an untrained singer with crystal-clear diction weaving Burroughs-esque vignettes that were purportedly inspired by Anne Frank. There were references to the loss of childhood innocence, war, death, sex, communism, and religion, but all described in a detached and surrealist manner. The music exuded joy, but the lyrics seemed more like excerpts from The Naked Lunch.

I can't understate how much this recalibrated my brain back in 1998. The year prior, all my friends had fallen head over heels in love with OK Computer. While I have since grown to appreciate Radiohead, I did not share my peers' initial enthusiasm. As far as I was concerned, any major label band with a big recording budget and a hot producer was capable of making a lush record with all kinds of cool sounds and wild guitar effects. But Aeroplane? This sounded like a bunch of down-and-out weirdo college kids with their grandparents' instruments making magic in some basement recording studio.

I loved the music, but I was particularly drawn to Mangum's lyrics. I gravitated towards punk as a teenager because the music actually seemed to mean something. Minor Threat sang about being an outsider. Dead Kennedys sang about the cultural climate of the late '70s / early '80s. Minutemen sang about history and how the present reflected the past. Even my love for country and folk music centered on protest songs, outlaws, and earnest heartbreak. But I was reaching the point where it felt like all the bands I loved were singing about the same thing. Rebellion felt codified. You had to sing about certain things or the zines wouldn't like you. And along came Neutral Milk Hotel where the lyrics were somehow borderline non-sensical while simultaneously seeming far more earnest and honest than anything else I was listening to at the time.

Aeroplane didn't leave my 5-CD disc player for the remainder of the '90s. And I am still upset that I was just a few months shy of turning 21 when they opened for Fuck at a bar in Seattle that summer. Within a year Botch would write and record "C. Thomas Howell as the Soul Man," a song that's essentially about feeling that the earnestness and honesty of hardcore was being replaced by lyrical formulas. In hindsight, I can't help but think that Neutral Milk Hotel had showed me that you didn't have to sing about animal rights or hating cops to be profound or passionate. And I also can't help but wonder if the fuzz bass breakdown in that song was a subconscious homage to the bass tone on Aeroplane.

Twenty-five years later, I can't say that I listen to Aeroplane all that much anymore. At some point I learned every lyric and chord progression on the album. I'd heard bands like Bright Eyes and The Decemberists borrow heavily from Neutral Milk Hotel without actually capturing any of their wonder, mystery, or charm. Long story short, I got too familiar with the record and bummed on the imitators they spawned. So maybe in some sense I do understand why people are so critical of the album. But listening to it this morning, I still think it's a fantastic record and I can't deny how it completely altered my listening habits. Aeroplane is one of those records that impacted me in a way only a handful of other albums have in my lifetime. And for that reason, I'll always be a fan.

[chris-continues]

Vash and knives road trip??? Because I’m going lose my mind on my six hour drive today

Road Trip HC’s!

Vash and Nai travel for the holidays :)

-Vash and Nai don’t usually travel for the holidays. They’re the only family they have, no home to really return to. So their condo is their home.

-However, sometimes over holiday breaks is when Nai has several of Vash’s checkups happen- specialists see how his levels are, run a few tests, regulate everything. That sort of thing.

-But it’s a long drive- being in a college city there’s not much room for anything not school related, so they have to make a pretty hefty drive.

-So they pack, Vash getting snacks from a gas station or dollar store because he absolutely loves his unhealthy snacks.. and Nai packs things in a small cooler, or extra protein supplements (they’re both anemic) and has timers set for them to take their medications while on the road

-Let’s he real, Nai is doing most of the driving. Vash is napping.

-Knives has some beautiful symphony playing while he drives, and when he needs to wake up he plays some alternative music ( @coffinbeananteiku is the driving inspo for this hc) but he shuts it off the moment Vash stirs.

-Once they make it and check in, Nai is filling in paperwork tiredly as Vash is still half awake, looking over his shoulder to peek at the papers. It’s a tiring journey they have to make semi frequently, but it’s plenty worth it for the excellent facilities.

-Vash is admitted for the night to be monitored for any possible concerns (he’s got several health conditions, as stated) and Nai relaxes in the armchair in the corner of the room, stirring when any doctor comes in to check up on him and watching to view any treatment Vash receives.

-The drive back is about the same, although Vash is a lot more tired and Nai is a bit more relieved if nothing is acting up. He silently lists the several medications and things he must do to help Vash- diet, procedures, sleep, etc. it’s practically engraved into his mind at this rate.

-Now that they’re over 18, Nai doesn’t have to go with him. But he wants to- needs to. It’s a bit of an unspoken agreement, and Vash is eternally grateful for it. His anxiety can act up a lot in hospitals, and Nai is one of the only people that can help him navigate that well.

[idiotlittleme]

Since the war began I don't see my boyfriend anymore cause he lives in Jerusalem and I'm at the central-south, so we have this long-distance thing going on where most of our conversations will be on voicenotes at 10 PM or later going on about our daily shit and struggles

When the war began it was the first time I spent the weekend in his house. It was a big deal for both of us and it was really nice. Well, up until Saturday when all hell broke loose. I remember my parents called nonstop and I thought it was the usual "there was some terror event in Jerusalem and we wanted to see you're okay" and I was so tired that I was like "nah I'll call them later" and then later came and I called them and they said a war began.

And obviously I thought they were exaggerating cause like you know every now and again we go through this kind of bullshit crossfire and this is just part of living here. But then there was the first siren. And we opened the news and realized everything that is happening.

After the second hour of watching everything the news and social media had to offer on the war we decided this is bad for both of our mental health so I put on a "calming music" video on YouTube and we just cuddled for like the rest of the day

On the evening his father took me to the bus station and I went back to my place, seeing my country at a whole different light. Everything was scarier, darker, unfamiliar. It was weird.

But then I went up the stairs, and I saw my dog and I relaxed a bit and began to contemplate over the situation and started to understand where I stand in all of this.

It all went back to me today when I did the most routine activity I do every day - taking my pills. Everyday I take 4 pills before bed - an antidepressant, a mood stabilizer, an iron supplement, and a birth control pill. And when I was at my boyfriend's house that weekend I did him a little quiz - I showed him all the pills and told him to guess which is which. He was all wrong. And it made me laugh.

We're both in this sticky situation now as Jewish Arabs. We're Jewish and Arabs. We don't have a clear-cut side. And we both just want this all to end - the terror regime of Hammas over Gaza, the occupation in the west bank, the idea of killing and making others suffer so much for political reasons. It's messed up. But discourse during war times is difficult so you cannot always just say what you think publicly, because the backlash could be devastating. So at least we have those late-night conversations. These memories of stupid fucking moments like my self-proclamied pill quiz. We let it all out to each other, say goodnight and go to bed. In the morning we go through our wartime routine of work and tiredness of it all and ongoing emotional trauma, and sirens, and war helicopters right until the next 10 PM-ish voicenotes of rants and "how was your day?".

He works at a dedicated call-center for displaced people during the war to help them get their documents sorted so he hears terrible stories on daily basis of people that their entire family was erased; and I work at a local college. We have both Palestinian and Israeli students, so it's weird and complicated now. A lot of rasicm and nationalism issues on daily basis between students.

But at least I have some constant things - getting my dog to bed with me, taking my pills, and making a stupid voicenote on my phone.

[aggielandsupplementsus]

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[moorejosie]

STATS.

name: josiah ❝ jo / josie ❞ barnabas moore gender & pronouns: cis male + he / him orientation: demiromantic pansexual age: twenty-nine date of birth: 19 august, 1993 zodiac: ☼  leo - virgo cusp   ☽  scorpio   ↑  gemini occupation: park ranger + wilderness guide positive traits: charismatic + resourceful + intelligent + engaging + hard-working negative traits: flighty + narcissistic + sarcastic + blunt + secretive

BIOGRAPHY.

TW : domestic violence, abandonment, cancer, chronic illness, drugs, death, alcohol

Josiah Barnabas Moore — or Jo, to most, and Josie only if you know him well — was born the youngest of four in a small trailer just a stone’s throw from Fort Payne, Alabama to Laurel and Oliver Moore. They didn’t have very much growing up; his father worked full-time at a struggling hardware store in town, and his mother sold her paintings and handmade jewelry at local markets and fairs when she could to supplement their income, but it was still incredibly difficult to feed and clothe and house a family of six. Their trailer was small, cramped, the siblings nearly sleeping on top of each other as they grew older and rooms had to be shared and sofas had to be converted into beds. The Moore siblings were close, though; they had to be. Laurel and Oliver had a tumultuous marriage, to say the least, and the paper-thin walls of their trailer did very little to muffle shouting matches at all hours of the day and night. His older siblings did their best to shield Josie from the worst of it when he was young, and as a result, they’d often spend much of their time outdoors, exploring the woods surrounding their trailer. He grew up scraping his knees falling out of trees and wading through muddy river water to catch tadpoles in old jam jars. Nature quickly became a safe space, a haven for him away from the chaos of home.

He was thirteen years old when his parents separated. And okay, that’s a nice way of saying his dad just packed up one day and decided to get the hell out of dodge, taking half of Josiah’s siblings with him. With the eldest remaining sibling away at college, Jo and his mother were left alone in a trailer that suddenly felt very spacious to figure out how to fend for themselves. Laurel picked up an overnight job at the gas station about a mile up the road, and by the time he was sixteen, Jo was stocking shelves at the local supermarket when he wasn’t at school — Mama Moore insisted he keep his grades up, it was the only way she’d allow him to keep the job, in spite of the great burden his added income relieved of her. She never wanted to ask her son for help, but he was ready to offer it the moment he could. Everyone else might have left, but Jo wasn’t going anywhere.

In his senior year of high school, Jo was offered a full-ride academic scholarship to the University of Alabama, but he chose to decline the acceptance in favor of classes at the nearest community college so he wouldn’t have to leave home or make an impossible commute five days a week to try and make it work. He didn’t even tell his mother that he’d been accepted, and he tried to act like he couldn’t see the disappointment in her eyes when he told her where he’d be going instead. But she encouraged him all the same, and he graduated with a degree in environmental science all while balancing a full-time job at the supermarket. After graduating, she suggested he try finding a job in the field, and after a few months of trying, he secured a position at Little River Canyon National Reserve. It was about a half hour drive from the trailer, but the pay was good and the benefits even better, and for the first time, he actually felt like they weren’t struggling to get by. He felt relieved. Secure, even. He was happy.

But, of course, all good things must come to an end — a concept with which Josiah is all too familiar. He was twenty-five when Mama Moore was diagnosed with an aggressive and advanced form of breast cancer. For two and a half years, any time he didn’t spend working was spent by her side; taking her to appointments, sitting with her through chemotherapy sessions, teaching himself how to cook so he could make anything she wanted and might be able to stomach. In spite of how dangerous it was and how much of a risk it posed to everything he had, being employed by the government in a state like Alabama, Jo put his botany knowledge to good use and learned how to grow marijuana because he’d heard it helped with the side effects of treatment. He hid it well inside of their trailer, opting to sleep on the couch in order to convert their second room into a space to grow his plants for her, and he very, very rarely indulged with her, insisting that it was strictly medicinal and he couldn’t get caught with it, especially if he got tested at work. He’d lose his job and their insurance, and they’d be even more under water than they already were. ( Not that Jo would ever let her know that; he’d taken on the finances from the time he got his job with the National Reserve, and he’d be damned if he’d let her think for a moment they were struggling. ) They never did get caught, and once she'd moved onto stronger forms of pain relief in hospice care, he got rid of the plants and cleared out the room he'd used for growing.

Once he realized they were nearing the devastating but inevitable end of his mother's long and exhausting battle, Jo wrote letters to his father and all of his siblings inviting them to show up to say their goodbyes. His father never showed up, and much like the first time when he’d left, Jo was left to try and figure things out on his own. There was a small, modest service held for her, and per her request, she was buried in a shady spot under a willow tree. It felt surreal, coming back to the trailer alone, and it took several weeks for Jo to find it in himself to begin to pack up her belongings. He took an indefinite leave of absence from his job and spent many nights seeking solace at the bottom of a bottle as he struggled to swallow the loss of his guardian, teacher, and best friend all in one. He knew he needed a change, that the amount of hurt contained in the peeling wallpaper of that shitty little trailer outside of Fort Payne was too much to continue to bear, to make himself bear. Not when he didn’t have to.

After his mother passed, Josiah decided there was nothing more keeping him in Alabama and nothing left for him there but memories, so after an extended period of isolated grieving, he promptly made the choice to pack up in search of a change of scenery. Something new. An online search of jobs in national parks with zero distance restrictions led him to a listing for an available position as a park ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park near Bradford Springs. Colorado. It was a far sight from where he’d spent most of his life, but still promised the familiarity of mountain views and fresh air the likes of which would serve as reminder enough of home to keep him from growing heartsick for it. The entirety of his life fit into a few bags and boxes in the back of a beige Jeep Wrangler from the turn of the millennium, and with the aid of a bunch of old CDs and a handful of maps picked up at rest stops along the way, Jo made the thirteen-hundred mile drive all the way from Fort Payne to Bradford Springs over the course of two days and one night spent trying to catch a few hours of sleep in a rest stop on the state line between Missouri and Kansas.

Jo acclimated very quickly to his job at Rocky Mountain National Park after a few weeks spent studying the local flora and fauna. His efforts were expedited by his choice in domicile — a cabin out in the woods, only a short walk from the ranger station outfitted with the basic amenities thanks to solar panels and a well that he outfitted with a submersible pump and a supply line to the cabin. Being in close proximity to the ranger station gives him internet access, so he’s not entirely off the grid, but almost everything else about his lifestyle would suggest otherwise. Once he was familiar enough with the area, Jo took on the task of leading guided tours on hikes through the trails, taking tourists through scenic mountain and river paths to explore the natural views and wildlife. He loves his job, for the most part — he’s of the belief that people, generally speaking and on the whole, suck, and he’d much rather spend all his time in the company of the animals and trees, but he’s cultivated a skill for turning on the charm and enthusiasm for his job, if only because it’s a cost well worth the reward.

EXTRAS.

Only a few short weeks after settling into his cabin, Jo was walking home one night when he discovered a wounded baby raccoon abandoned in the brush. Unable to bring himself to leave it there to be a meal for any of the other predators lurking in the woods, the ranger took the animal back to his cabin until he could get it to an emergency vet, and after it was treated for the severest of its’ injuries, Jo brought the raccoon back home to nurse him back to health. He’d never bottle-fed anything before, let alone a raccoon, but he developed a very strong bond with the animal over its first few weeks in the cabin, and it wasn’t long before Jo realized he’d end up having a permanent home there. Meeko’s been living with Jo for over a year now, and in that time, Jo’s learned that he has to child-proof every drawer and cabinet in his home to keep the mischievous raccoons wandering hands out of his things. 

Jo is promiscuous and unashamedly so. ( As for if he’ll admit that he uses this as a blatant distraction from feeling anything too real is still up for debate. ) Whether it be flirting with the most attractive park visitors that sign up for his hikes through Rocky Mountain and inviting them back to his cabin for a night of roughing it out in the woods ( a frequent pastime of his ) or his trips into town to hit up the dive bars and clubs and drink and dance and charm his way into the hearts and pants of strangers, locals and tourists alike, Jo is wont to seek out fleeting intimate connections. He’s not one for commitment, not beyond a handful of recurring, no-strings-attached situations, and he’s also not selective when it comes to gender. He just likes people. He’s wondered more than once on Uber rides back to his cabin if some of his successful flirtations have suspected him some sort of kidnapper, serial killer for his cabin out in the woods, but it’s not hard to fall in love with the place once you’ve seen it and understand why Jo would live there.

WANTED CONNECTIONS + MORE TBA.

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The Future of Trucking: How US Truck Driving Schools Are Adapting to Technological Advancements

The trucking enterprise has long been a vital backbone of the American financial system, transporting goods throughout substantial distances and making sure the smooth functioning of supply chains. However, as generation continues to increase at a fast tempo, the panorama of trucking is undergoing an extensive transformation. 

With the emergence of autonomous automobiles, electric powered vans, and other improvements, the function of truck drivers is evolving. In response to these adjustments, truck using faculties across the USA are adapting their curriculum and training methods to prepare drivers for the destiny of trucking.

Adapting to Autonomous Technology:

One of the most excellent advancements inside the trucking industry is the improvement of self-sufficient generation. Companies like Tesla, Waymo, and TuSimple are making an investment closely in self-driving truck generation, aiming to enhance efficiency and safety on the street. As self-sufficient trucks end up becoming more common, truck riding schools are incorporating training applications that familiarize students with this generation. This includes knowledge of the way to perform and screen self sustaining structures, in addition to gaining knowledge of a way to interfere in the occasion of an emergency.

Furthermore, truck riding colleges emphasize the importance of growing competencies that supplement self sustaining technology, including essential questioning, hassle-solving, and powerful verbal exchange. While autonomous vehicles have the ability to streamline operations, human drivers will nonetheless play a crucial function in overseeing and dealing with these vehicles, particularly in complex driving situations or unpredictable environments.

Transition to Electric Trucks:

Another sizable fashion shaping the destiny of trucking is the shift towards electric motors. With worries about climate change and air pollutants mounting, many trucking groups are exploring using electric trucks as a cleaner opportunity to standard diesel cars. As a end result, truck using faculties are incorporating schooling applications targeted on electric car generation, coaching students the way to operate and maintain those motors efficiently.

Additionally, truck riding colleges are teaching students about the infrastructure required to aid electric vehicles, including charging stations and battery swapping facilities. By making ready drivers for the transition to electric vehicles, these colleges are making sure that the next era of truckers is geared up with the talents and understanding needed to navigate the converting panorama of the industry.

Embracing Digitalization:

In addition to advancements in the car era, the trucking industry is undergoing a virtual transformation. From digital logging gadgets (ELDs) to course optimization software programs, digital gear are getting an increasing number of fundamentals to trucking operations. Truck-using colleges are incorporating training on these virtual tools, coaching college students the way to use them to decorate performance, improve protection, and comply with regulatory necessities.

Moreover, truck using colleges are leveraging simulation technology to offer college students with sensible education eventualities. Simulators permit college students to practice riding in various weather conditions, navigate challenging terrain, and reply to ability hazards—all inside a managed surroundings. By integrating simulation technology into their curriculum, truck riding colleges are improving the effectiveness in their training programs and better making ready college students for real-international using situations.

Addressing Safety Concerns:

As generation keeps to enhance within the trucking enterprise, safety remains a pinnacle precedence for truck driving schools. While autonomous generation and electric powered vans have the capability to enhance safety on the road, in addition they present new challenges and risks. Truck driving schools are proactively addressing those worries by incorporating complete safety schooling into their applications.

This consists of teaching college students approximately shielding driving strategies, accident prevention strategies, and the significance of adhering to traffic legal guidelines and rules. Additionally, truck riding schools are teaching students how to recognize and reply to capacity cyber threats and hacking tries focused on self sufficient cars. By prioritizing safety of their training packages, truck driving faculties are making sure that destiny truck drivers are ready with the abilities and knowledge needed to navigate the roads competently and responsibly.

Conclusion:

The destiny of trucking is being shaped by technological advancements which are revolutionizing the industry. From self-sufficient vehicles to electric vehicles to virtual equipment, these improvements are transforming the way goods are transported throughout the united states of america. In reaction to those adjustments, truck driving faculties are adapting their curriculum and schooling techniques to prepare drivers for the challenges and possibilities that lie ahead.

By incorporating education on the independent era, electric trucks, digitalization, and safety excellent practices, truck driving faculties are equipping students with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the evolving landscape of the trucking enterprise. As the call for professional truck drivers keeps developing, these schools play an essential function in making sure that the next technology of truckers is ready to include the destiny of trucking and pressure innovation forward.

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Aggieland Supplements Emerges as the Ultimate Hub for Health and Fitness Needs in College Station and Bryan

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My acne journey

Disclaimer: my skin isn’t clear ever since I have undergone puberty and during college. This process has been difficult for me to share, but I noticed that my skin improved when I consulted a dermatologist and when I realized that it is important to learn how to take care of it.

This was my skin during college. And as a poor student, I only invested in a good cleanser which was a Clean&Clear anti-acne. Di rin ako masyado gumagamit ng make-up pa non kasi wala naman akong pambili so Johnson’s baby powder is da key.

I didn’t really pay much attention to it as I was thinking it would just go away. It really did, until my menses got really painful every month and I started noticing my pimples become bigger and bigger too. I remember editing my pictures before I post it on facebook because it was really that bad. I started to buy make-up to conceal it. That’s when I also started to watch youtube videos about beauty products, followed a lot of beauty vloggers and learned how to put on products on my face. Ewan ko ba bakit make-up yung pinambibili ko non di ba dapat skin care? Hahaha

So this was also the time that I get to learn about skin products. But I only used dupes because what I saw from the vloggers were really expensive. In all fairness, my acne went away but it left scars.

This was when I had enough money to invest in some good drug store make-up but my scars still show up. It got better as I was only having one large pimple every month when I get my period. Plus required samin magmaganda at maglagay ng kolorete sa mukha when I was working in makati med. I remember our managers won’t let us go on duty hangga’t wala kaming blush on and usually I put on something sa station na kapag late na ako haha

Then the COVID pandemic happened. Our hospital provided us with respirator masks na pwedeng palitan yung filters para hindi aksaya sa N95. After weeks of using respirator, I noticed na lalo akong nag oil up sa rubber. I had little pimples growing on the area where the mask is fitted around my cheeks. The only remedy I did was to stop using make-up. Again, dineadma ko.

Until naging ganito yung pimples ko. It was worse weeks before I took this picture nung pasibol palang at putok na putok yung mga tigyawat. So I decided to consult a dermatologist. She gave me 2 options: If I wanted to just put on products, or take anti-acne pills. I got scared because I researched about it and yung iba sobra magpurge. But I decided to try taking the pills. Before taking it, the doctor made sure that I had no pre-existing problems as it could damage the kidneys and liver so I took some blood tests. And boom, bagsak si accla sobrang taas ng liver enzymes ko non kakainom sa apartment hahaha so ang advise sakin is magpa-abdominal ultrasound and find a gastroenterologist para malaman if anong supplements kailangan ko para bumaba yung enzymes and para ma-clear ako to take the anti acne pills.

Nainip ako and all the blood tests that I had ay hindi covered as an MMC employee so I had to pay for all of it. So ang nangyari, after all those tests, bumaba naman liver enzymes ko. But I wasn’t able to get a clearance from the gastro kasi di ako makahanap ng sched na free ako at free siya. I went back to the derma and told her na magpapahid nalang ako. So she recommended these products:

So that comprises a gentle cleanser, Clindamycin toner, an Adapalene anti-acne gel and a tinted sunscreen. These cost around around 5,000-6,000 pesos and yan yung pinakamaliit na size. I also used the Luxxe Organix toner which is milder and I only put on the clindamycin toner every other night dahil mahapdi talaga siya.

I religiously used this products and followed the instructions the derma gave me. She also advised me not to use any kind of moisturizer kasi yung goal daw is patuyuin yung skin ko para maglabas ng natural oil but only be careful not to clog the pores. Hirap na hirap akong imaintain to kasi I still use mask when I have work. So what I did was, every time I feel oily, I remove the mask, wash it, and put it back on. Also removing the excess oil on my face.

After 3 months of using these products, this was my skin.

It’s not a really big change but my face doesn’t feel sore and my acne have already dried up.

This was my skin after 6 months of using the products. This was March 2021 and started to use them in October 2020. I started to use make-up again but I was careful which products to use kasi iniisip ko baka bumalik huhu but in this picture, I did not use foundation, sunscreen lang kasi we were in Cebu nito and sobrang init ayokong mahulas. Girl I never felt so good about my skin nung time na to. Kasi i dont have to put on much make-up. There was no filter either, i only edited the colors. My scars were still visible but it was better with no acne at all.

My derma also advised that I can stop using the products that she recommended after 6 months when I see results kasi may antibiotic yon which is not really adviseable as a maintenance.

We still used those repirator masks after this but I always made sure that it was thoroughly cleaned before I put it on. I also purchased N95 9320 masks on my own expense kasi para hindi masakit sa pisngi and it was less harsh than the green ones.

Up until now, I still get pimples but it was not the same as before. I also researched products that suits my skin and learned that the harshest formula isn’t the best.

This is my skin now. No filter, no edit and no make-up on (pero kilay is life talaga). My scars are still visible and i’m still figuring out to get rid of it pero i think kailangan na ng procedure, di kakayanin ng pahid pahid yan. Natutunan ko din na “less is more” so this is my skin care routine now:

Cetaphil oily skin cleanser (not in the photo nasa banyo lol)

Joseon Ginseng Essence Water as my toner

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid serum - I still get small pimple bumps from time to time and i’m still acne-prone. This is just 2% of salicylic acid so it’s not that harsh and I only use it every 2 nights

The Ordinary Niacinamide + Zinc serum - this is a holy grail. I started with Luxxe Organix Niacinamide serum because it only has 4% of niacinamide then I builded up to this. Natatakot kasi ako magpurge haha

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Gel Cream - I started using this here in the UK kasi wala akong makitang Celeteque Acne Solutions Moisturizer which is the one I use in the Philippines. I only use this when I go out in the day. Di ko siya nilalagay as a part of my night routine kasi parang ang dami na.

Thank You Farmer sun cream - I still have the Tizo one which my derma recommended pero kasi tinted siya so I really don’t use it often. I only use Tizo when I put on make-up. I also just use this during the day.

I also make sure that the products I used are non-comedogenic and water-based esp with moisturizers so it won’t clog my pores because my skin is on the oily side. So far, this is my routine and I’m on the process of gaining my confidence back which hit rock bottom during the pandemic.

Taray blogger.

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Unlocking Your Peak Performance: Aggieland Supplements in College Station

In the bustling college town of College Station, where the pursuit of academic excellence and a healthy lifestyle go hand in hand, Aggieland Supplements emerges as the go-to destination for students and residents alike seeking to optimize their well-being. As the demand for quality supplements continues to rise, Aggieland Supplements stands out as a beacon of health and vitality, offering a diverse range of products to support the unique needs of the College Station community.

Why Aggieland Supplements? Aggieland Supplements is not just a store; it's a hub for health enthusiasts, fitness aficionados, and anyone looking to enhance their overall well-being. Strategically located in the heart of College Station, this supplement haven caters to the specific requirements of a community driven by academic rigor, sports, and an active lifestyle.

Product Diversity: One of the critical strengths of Aggieland Supplements lies in its expansive product range. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast aiming to build muscle, a student seeking cognitive support, or someone looking to boost their immune system, Aggieland Supplements has you covered. The shelves are stocked with premium brands and trusted products, from protein powders and vitamins to pre-workout formulas and weight management solutions.

Expert Guidance: Navigating the world of supplements can be overwhelming, especially for those new to fitness and wellness. At Aggieland Supplements, a team of knowledgeable and friendly experts is ready to assist customers in finding the perfect products tailored to their individual goals. Whether you aim to improve your energy levels during exams or enhance your physical performance in the gym, the knowledgeable staff at Aggieland Supplements will guide you every step.

Local Convenience: Aggieland Supplements understands the busy lifestyle of college students and residents. With its central location, the store provides unparalleled convenience for those looking to quickly grab their supplements between classes or on the way to the gym. The store's commitment to the local community is reflected in its convenient hours, making it accessible for early risers and night owls.

Community Engagement: Beyond being a retail establishment, Aggieland Supplements actively engages with the College Station community. The store fosters a sense of community around health and wellness by hosting events, workshops, and informational sessions. Whether it's a fitness challenge, nutritional seminar, or product launch, Aggieland Supplements ensures that its patrons are not just customers but active participants in a shared journey toward better health.

Quality Assurance: Aggieland Supplements prioritizes quality, ensuring all products on its shelves meet rigorous standards. From sourcing premium ingredients to partnering with reputable brands, the store is committed to providing supplements that contribute positively to its customers' health and fitness goals. With Aggieland Supplements, you can trust that you invest in products that align with your wellness objectives.

Conclusion: In the dynamic landscape of College Station, Aggieland Supplements emerges as a beacon of health and vitality. Catering to the diverse needs of students and residents, this supplement haven offers a wide array of quality products and provides expert guidance, local convenience, and community engagement. Suppose you're searching for supplements in College Station to support your academic and fitness journey. In that case, Aggieland Supplements is your one-stop destination for unlocking your peak performance and achieving holistic well-being.

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Supplement Store near me Bryan Texas.

If you're in the Bryan or College Station area and searching for an excellent supplement store, you've found it! This store furnishes a wide variety of pre-workout protein powder, creatine, fat burning powder, vitamins, supplements, and even smoothies. Stop by now to select the perfect supplement for you!

Address: 2418 Texas Ave S STE A, College Station, TX 77840

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American Man Who Won $2billion Jackpot Seen in Public For The First Time

An American man who won a record $2 billion Powerball jackpot has been seen in public for the first time since the win. The man identified as Edwin Castro added a whopping $997.6 million to his account when he won the largest lottery prize in US history last year. Castro came forward in February 2023 to claim his winnings and opted for a one-time lump sum payment. He gave half of the earnings to the California public school system. He has not done any media interviews since his life-changing win but released a statement that Powerball officials read when they announced the winner. “As much as I am shocked and ecstatic to have won the Powerball drawing, the real winner is the California public school system,” he said in the statement. “The mission of the California Lottery, which is to provide supplemental funding for California public education – both public schools and colleges – makes this a huge win for the state.” “As someone who received the rewards of being educated in the California public education system, it’s gratifying to hear that, as a result of my win, the California school system greatly benefits as well,” he said. He has since invested in real estate — buying two multi-million-dollar homes in California in just one month. Castro was photographed taking out a fat envelope of cash from a Chase bank on Wednesday April 26 with his newly hired security team protecting him. The lucky 30-year-old was dressed in a quarter-zip Under Armour shirt, joggers and flip-flops for the bank errand. In March, Castro purchased both a $25.5 million Hollywood Hills estate and a $4 million mansion with views of the San Gabriel Mountains. The Hollywood Hills residence has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a total 13,500 square feet of living space. The home includes luxe features like a game room, wine cellar, movie theater, bar, infinity pool, spa and a fitness studio with hot and cold plunge pools. The less-expensive home is located in Castro’s hometown of Altadena, just a short distance from the gas station where he purchased his winning Powerball ticket. The house was built in 1953 and has five bedrooms and four bathrooms. It also includes a saltwater swimming pool, movie theater, outdoor pond and a garage-carport combo that can fit more than a dozen vehicles. Castro also purchased a $250,000 vintage Porsche 911 with a friend around town Read the full article

[ufohio]

Welcome to the University of Flight in Ohio (UFO)

Congratulations, future pilot. You've just been accepted into one of the most prestigious schools of flight in the country—and as if that wasn't enough, our 100-year-old institution is also known as the most thrilling, original, and experimental program in aerospace aviation and rocket power today. 

At the University of Flight in Ohio (UFO), you will have access to the best philosophers and flight instructors in the field, and you'll be able to graduate into some of the most lucrative flight contracts around—from special certifications with the U.S. government to any number of aerial licenses and/or in-demand rocket career paths. The best companies in flight and rocketry always prefer to hire from UFO.

"After all," says noted business magnate and spacecraft enthusiast Howard Hughes II, "a UFO graduate is not merely a gifted pilot, talented radar operator, or whip-smart engineer—they're also visionaries, explorers, and the inventors of American dreams."

For brave explorers who feel at home in the clouds or among the stars… 

UFO offers its students the very best in flight instruction, orbital hours, engineering, and philosophy, putting its students years ahead of other schools. Courses at UFO may be supplemented with core classes and electives offered at the local Armstrong State Community College. 

The following are just a sample* of the exciting classes and topics our students can explore…

Fall Semester Aviation Literacy and Fundamentals  Introduction to Plane Geometry Introduction to Air Laws Meteorology I: Earth Science Aerial Composition & Rhetoric (Sky Writing Certification) Instrumental Navigation & Avionics 101

Spring Semester Rocket Science 101 Introduction to Commercial Rockets Second-Wave Venusianism Meteorology II: Mercury through Pluto Meteorology III: Actual Meteorics Gravity Fields Forever: Orbital Mechanics in the 22nd Century

Winter, Spring, and Summer Break Programs:

Asteroid Belt Basic Training Course—This intensive two-week winter course will drill you on the navigational challenges of manually piloting the inner asteroid belt in both automatic transmission and stick. 

Terraforming Basics: Growing Roddenberries in Zero Gravity—Cohosted by the National  √4-H Council, this one-week Spring Break program will teach you the basics of space agriculture aboard the Historic International Space Station (HISS). 

Mercury Retrograde Field School—Mercury's scorching climate provides the perfect backdrop for logging high-heat rocket hours while also completing field research on the planet's unique radio signal interference in this four-week academic summer program. 

 

*This is by no means an exhaustive list, and UFO course selections and offerings are updated each semester.

SNEAK A PEEK AT ONE OF FOUR SUGGESTED STORYLINES FOR UFO-ALIGNED CHARACTERS...

David, Goliath, and the OFU... UFO has been rivals with Oklahoma Flight University (OFU) since before cars had wings. And recently, OFU has taken the rivalry up a notch by stealing UFO’s talented flight instructors away from them! Now OFU is poised to win all their famous aerial and astro competitions, like sky polo or the end-of-the-year ring race around Saturn. Without their beloved trophies—for synchronized skydiving, asteroid hurdles, the long hyperjump, the cloudathon, and more—how will UFOs ever fly high again?

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You can find the right pre-workout, protein powder, creatine, fat burner, vitamins, supplements, and even smoothies to suit your individual needs.