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*Note: This post isn't about if this Ken in the Barbie movie is going to be queer but that he is inspired by a Ken doll that "accidently" became a queer icon. Ryan Gosling's Ken in Barbie(2023) is based on the famous best selling Ken doll, Earring Magic Ken, also know as Fey Ken or Gay Ken.

"Mattel had conducted a survey of girls asking if Ken should be retained as Barbie's boyfriend or whether a new doll should be introduced in that role. Survey results indicated that girls wanted Ken kept but wanted him to look "cooler". USA Today noted after the American International Toy Fair that the doll Soul Train Jamal was also wearing an earring that year. According to manager of marketing communications for Mattel, Lisa McKendall, "We tried to keep [Ken] as cool as possible." This generation of the Ken doll had blond highlights in his traditionally brown hair and was dressed in a lavender mesh shirt, purple pleather vest, a necklace with a circular charm and, as the name indicates, an earring in his left ear.

These clothing choices led to gay commentator Dan Savage joking that Mattel toy designers had "spent a weekend in LA or New York dashing from rave to rave, taking notes and Polaroids." He also suggested that little girls' idea of coolness was shaped by homoerotic MTV music videos, Madonna's dancers, and what ACT UP/Queer Nation members were wearing to demonstrations and parties. Donna Gibbs told the San Francisco Examiner in November 1993 that the team of (presumably straight) women who made the doll were surprised that gay men wanted him.

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In July 1993, Dan Savage wrote an article on Earring Magic Ken titled, "Ken Comes Out." He noted in his article that, in addition to his outfit's perceived flamboyance, his necklace resembled chrome sex toys that queer people were wearing as charms at the time. Savage expressed feelings of ambivalence about Ken's new style, writing, "Queer Ken is the high water mark of, depending on your point of view, either queer infiltration of popular culture or the thoughtless appropriation of queer culture by heterosexuals [. . .] Queer imagery has so permeated our culture that from rock stars (Axl Rose and his leather chaps) to toy designers, mainstream America isn’t even aware when it’s adopting queer fashions and mores."

[...]

Kitsch-minded gay men responded to this press by buying the doll in record numbers, making Earring Magic Ken the best-selling Ken model in Mattel's history. The doll debuted in stores for around $11 (equivalent to $20.63 in 2021) and had completely sold out by the Christmas season, largely due to gay men buying the doll in droves. Due to high demand, Chicago's FAO Schwartz created a wait list, and, allegedly, some shops in San Francisco began to sell Earring Magic Ken for prices ranging between $17 (equivalent to $31.89 in 2021) to $24 (equivalent to $45.02 in 2021). (The latter claim was disputed in the Bay Area Reporter in October 1993 by the general manager of San Francisco FAO Schwartz. According to him, only a few gay men were coming into his store, and Earring Magic Ken was selling better in New York and Chicago than San Francisco.) Earring Magic Ken was also popular with gay men in the United Kingdom, and sold well at the toy shop Hamleys in 1993. Toy scalper Mr. Barger told the Wall Street Journal in 1996 that Earring Magic Ken was so popular that he was able to re-sell him to specialty shops at premium prices. Richard Roeper, writing for the Chicago Sun Times, referred to him as "The Cabbage Patch Doll of the summer of '93."

A major appeal of the doll for many gay men was that Mattel did not market it to them on purpose. Rick Garcia, director of Chicago's Catholic Advocates for Lesbian and Gay Rights, told People magazine in 1993 that the stereotypical dress was funny to him because he believed it was an accident, and that it would have offended him if it was purposeful. In 1993, many newspapers interviewed individual gay men in California to understand the phenomenon. San Francisco resident described Earring Magic Ken as, "a pariah setting foot in one of America's sanctuaries." Another California resident, Bill Harley, described Earring Magic Ken as, "A campy, funny thing to have." Laguna Beach resident Keith Clark-Epley had more reservations about the toy, saying that, "It's an uptight heterosexual male doll following gay fashion and who is still behind the times," and believed that calling the doll gay could potentially reinforce negative stereotypes about gay people." Source:

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Scenario: Admirals celebrating their S/O's birthday

Anonymous asked:

Hi! It's my birthday and I was wondering if you could do headcanons of the admirals celebrating their s/o's bay with them 👉👈🥺 I love your writing btw❤💖💞💖❤💞

So wholesome! Thank you. Sorry this is "a little" late though.

Borsalino / Kizaru

At first, he would probably act like he doesn’t have a clue that today is your birthday. Perhaps it makes you a little upset, but he has a certain unnoticeable glare in the corner of his eye, implying that he hasn’t entirely forgotten. He does this every year, but he still manages to make you fear that he actually forgot this time.

The day passes by, being casual. Nothing particularly interesting happened… ‘till the clock hit afternoon hours.

As you were away from home, whether it was due to work or something else, he had some time to prepare. As you come home, he surprises you by boldly grabbing you by your waist and pulling you closer, looking directly in your eyes as he drawls out the words with his usual tone: “Happy birthday, my dear~”

He leads you further into the house, then reaching for something from a shelf so high up you could not see what was on it. He pulls out a tiny gift which was tidily and cutely packed. You knew immediately that he didn’t wrap the gift himself as he handed it to you. He always gets you something to lift up your spirit and celebrate you and as you opened it, this year he had gotten you something you had mentioned to him like once. It amazed you how he manages to appear so unbothered, still being quite keen to little details about his S/O and remembering them.

Sakazuki / Akainu

As for your birthdays, he seems to always remember them. He gets up early, even if he doesn’t have work, and prepares you a fulfilling breakfast to start your day. He doesn’t dare to wake you up so early, so he saves his words for later. If he happens to have work that day, he leaves your breakfast waiting in the fridge. He usually tries to get off work a little earlier if he has work. He wants to spend the day with you.

At some point, when you share a moment together again, he looks at you, softness in his gaze. “Year older today, right? Congrats” he says with his hoarse voice. He tends to only give you a gift when you turn decades or so, but he still tries to make your birthdays a little more special than usual days. He doesn’t, surprisingly enough, hold back on that.

He might cook you dinner at home, serve you a good wine with it or he might take you out on a date. Whatever for you on your special day. This year he took you to a restaurant.

Kuzan / Aokiji

Him. He seems more cheerful than usual on your birthdays. He makes sure that he keeps you in a good mood throughout the day. He skips any duties he has for that day and is excited to treat you today. No slacking or laziness from him today.

He had this fun idea once to take you on a bike ride with him, take you sightseeing and visit the more romantic and exquisite places together. This year was no different. He took you on a ride, acting like a real gentleman, taking you somewhere. Neither of you knows where, but he plans to spend an unforgettable day together. You arrived, walking around. He suddenly grips on your hands and looks at you. “Delightful birthday to you, my love. Have you enjoyed the day so far?” he asked with the warmest smile you’ve ever seen.

What comes to the gift, he usually buys you something nice from the island you are visiting. Whatever you want, as long as he has enough money for it.

Issho / Fujitora

The day started like usual, but he had plans for your birthday months in advance. He has such a big heart, he doesn’t want you to feel like anyone forgot your birthday. This year he decided to throw you a huge surprise party. He is radiating with warmness the whole morning as he persuades you into coming with him somewhere.

He led you, making it seem like he was about to take you shopping or something fairly ordinary, but then as you stepped into some building, a big crowd of Marines jumped out to wish you a happy birthday, several of them having gifts in their hands. Fujitora didn’t skimp on this a slightest.

He senses your emotions and comes closer to you, saying softly: “Oh, happy birthday my dearest! I hope my little surprise makes you happy!” He seemed to almost blush as he seemed so happy for you. Of course, he organized all this just for you.

And that’s not all. He enjoys having some time with just the two of you as well, having a peaceful evening with you. He arranged a romantic evening with some good food on the side as well. He hugs you happily as it’s just the two of us. He seems to go a bit far with his surprises every year, which makes you feel truly special.

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I Like Your Blood On My Teeth Just A Little Too Much - 7

You’re a former military, career oriented security executive who has made quite the living for yourself- but it has always been lacking. Your non-committal attitude has led you down a playgirl lifestyle, never really settling. What happens when your new boss throws you a curveball, and as a result? You end up hopelessly involved with a Hollywood starlet.

A/N: We're just working away here, folks. I appreciate everyones feedback and support so far. Thank ya'll for your patience, as you can probably tell that I am a slow burn writer.

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Ch. 7: Fall Down Before Me, I Want You on Your Knees

The next few days were filled with you just trying to occupy your mind, and keep the nagging memories of your time in the military at bay. While the Army had given you the supreme drive and aggressive, Type-A mentality that got you where you were to today, it wasn’t without cost. Your PTSD is currently at an all time high, and your coping skills have always been sub par. You learned the unfortunate method of pushing all your feelings and unwanted memories deep down within, and when one bubbled up, it was like an eruption. More and more followed suit.

It was now Saturday, and you had obsessively cleaned, finished the mechanical tasks for your car, and worked out to the brink of near exhaustion. You were now sitting on the sofa, slouched so far down that your ass was barely even on the sofa cushion, and you were just playing with your fingers, staring into space. The thought had crossed your mind that you should maybe drive into town a day early, so your could relax at the apartment for a day before work, but you just couldn’t pull yourself to get up and drive for 14 hours. Your cell phone ringing is what brought you out of your stupor, as you stared over at it like it could comprehend your unease at it snapping you out of your fog. 

Groaning as you rose off the sofa, you got up and grabbed the phone, tapping the answer button and raising it to your ear. 

“Hello?” You questioned the person on the other line. You were fully anticipating no one contacting you before your expected return to work, since it had already been a few days since you last talked to someone. You hadn’t even used your voice for the last few days, so the rasp and crackle in your voice surprised you. You’re still somewhat dazed and in your own mind to realize you picked up a restricted phone call. 

“Y/L/N.” An eerily familiar voice boomed through the receiver. “I know you know about me by now.” This statement sent your mind spiraling, you knew it was a matter of time before he contacted you. Especially if he already knew where your apartment was, and that you had a home somewhere in McCall. The fact that he had already crossed your path twice showed just how efficient he had been at tracking you when given the task. 

“Yeah, I’ve know for a while.” You played it off cooly, trying to make it seem like you’ve known about him just as long as he has known about you. “Didn’t get enough the first time or what?” His dark laugh sent a shiver down your spine. The power that this man held over you was unreal. He wasn’t even in the military anymore. But it was almost like that made him more dangerous than before. Now, he really doesn’t have much to loose. He had spiraled off the deep end- multiple trips to jail, daddy presumably buying his way out, just for him to rinse and repeat, Who knows all that this man had really done. 

“Good. I always knew you were smart. I hope you’re ready, my client is willing to spare no expense to ensure vermin are exterminated. I hope you and your little toy are prepared.” He made sure to emphasize the tail end of his statement, before hanging up the phone. He kept it brief, knowing that you could trace his calls. You weren’t sure if he was talking about you, or Scarlett, or both, but his statement had you reeling. But this was not going to be fun, or easy for anyone involved. You slammed your phone down on the counter, running up the stairs to grab a bag for clothes. You threw a few outfits into the bag, and settled on a grey v-neck shirt, a black members only coat and black jeans with your black dress sneakers. You rushed through your belongings, grabbing what you felt you needed for the week, and threw the green duffle over your shoulder, glancing down at your watch. 10:39PM. “Shit, Kris will kill me if I call her this late.” You think to yourself.  You shrug it off, running over the skyway to your garage, going straight to the lockbox that held all the keys for the cars. Grabbing the familiar black ‘TRX’ key fob, you remote started the matte green pickup, jogging down the stairs and towards the roaring truck. 

“Hey, Siri?” You called out as you got into the truck, it had already connected to your phone. 

“Hmm?” The familiar AI voice rang over the speakers. 

“Call Kris Smith, please.”

“Calling Kris Smith.” The voice called out, as the dial tone began to ring. You romped the truck forward, pressing the button to close the garage door behind you, and speeding down your driveway. The dial tone kept ringing, and ringing.  “C’mon, Kris. Answer!” You yell at the trucks radio screen, before the other line finally picks up. 

“Y/N, there better be a good reason for calling this late, you know I get up early…” Kris had clearly been in a deep sleep, her voice a few octaves lower than normal, with a rasp that rivaled Miley Cyrus. “What the hell are you calling me for?”

“Kris, we have a problem. I’m not going to talk about it on the phone, but I’m driving now. I just left McCall, I will be in LA tomorrow around lunch time. Can you meet me?” Your frustration and mild anxiety clearly coming through the line.

“What…what the hell is going on?” She asked, slightly more awake now that she had picked up on your panic. 

“I can’t explain it all over the phone. We will need to discuss in person. Just meet me at the office tomorrow afternoon. Please.” You state, hanging up before giving her a chance to rebut. You don’t know why, but you had a feeling that your apartment wasn’t the safest place to be right now, so the office was going to become your temporary home. You were flying down the familiar road that lead you in and out of your home, but in your haste, failed to notice the all black sedan that was sitting at the fork in the road where your driveway met with your closest neighbors. 

You had driven just less than a third of the way to LA, having to stop to fill up your gas tank, as well as your own. You popped into a 24/7 convenience store, grabbing some light snacks like jerky and chips, some mini donuts as well as water and a coffee. Making your way back to the truck, you glanced around, not noticing anything out of the ordinary., before climbing into the lifted cab of the vehicle. You had already finished filling up the gas tank, as well as a few gas cans as well. You knew you were about to hit a stretch of the trip where gas stations weren’t going to be available at this time of night, and the last thing you would need is to run out in the middle of nowhere, somewhere in between Idaho and California. As you opened the coffee, and opened the package of donuts, you noticed a very dark looking vehicle pull into the pump station, a few pumps away, You pay it no mind at first, but when no one got out of it for a period of time while you ate your snack, your began to question it. “What the hell?” You think to yourself as you watch in the rearview mirror, waiting for some sign of life. You take a picture of the license plate on the vehicle, and finally the door opened, and a stocky man got out of the passenger side, getting ready to fill the car up. You waited for the man to stick the nozzle into the tank, before starting the truck quickly and leaving. You laid into the gas pedal pretty heavy, not trusting anyone at this point and wanting to put some distance between you and anyone else on the road. 

It was just after 6:30AM, and you were now halfway to Los Angeles. You were cruising, passing through the ghost mining towns of Nevada.  You took a sip of your water, glancing in all your mirrors, but your vision froze on the rearview. The same black sedan you had seen at the gas station was just far enough behind you to be barely discernible, but you knew better. “Siri, call Kris.” You bark out to the truck’s infotainment system. The phone starts to ring, and she picks up almost immediately. 

“Morning, sunshine.” She was definitely more awake at this point that earlier. “Having fun out there?”

“Kris, stop it. Listen to me. I need you to look up a license plate for me. I don’t know where this guy has come from, but he’s been with me since the gas station in Wilder, at least.”

“Are you positive? I mean, LA is a big city, and it wouldn’t be unheard of for someone else to be driving here either.” She questioned.

“Kris, in the amount of time I have been making this drive, I have never once, had someone on my tail for this long. Something is up.”

“Fine. What’s the tag?”

“Montana, Bravo, X-Ray, Romeo 566.”

“Hmm… That’s odd.” She clicked her tongue, a clear sign that she was perplexed. 

“What??” Her tone not reassuring you. 

“Are you sure it’s a Montana tag? Nothings coming up.”

“Yes, I’m sure! I have a picture of it.” You look back to see the car maintaining the same distance, not really gaining on you. 

“Well, it isn’t coming back viable. What kind of car is it?”

“It’s a late model Malibu, like a 2015 or so. Black, blacked out windows.”

“Let me do some digging.  Can you send me the picture you took?”

“Yeah, it should be coming across soon.” 

“I’ll let you know if I find anything, Y/N. Let me know if anything changes.” She states, clearly becoming distracted by the task before her.

“Kris?”

“Yeah, Y/L/N?”

“I’m gonna detour. See if this guy follows me, or if he’s really just going towards LA. I’ll be another hour.”

“So around 2-2:30? Are you routing around Reno?”

“Yeah, I think that’s best. I don’t trust these guys.” You state, not signaling but taking the last minute route towards Reno, straying away from your original route. 

“Guys? There’s more than one in the car?” This had clearly grabbed her attention. 

“Yeah, unless the guy decided to climb over the center console and get out of the passenger side to fill his car with gas. But that wouldn’t really help the suspicion factor much.” You state. 

“Y/N?”

“Yeah?”

“Be careful. This is starting to smell fishy.” She hung up the phone before you could respond. Of course, if she knew the whole story of this weekend, and the information you had uncovered and remembered, her tone would be entirely different, and she would be reading you the riot act for making this trip alone, let alone not flying the helicopter.  You just hoped that in her digging, you would be able to figure out who the car belonged to. But there was a sneaking suspicion that there wouldn’t be an answer to that. 

You kept a trained eye on your rear view mirror, waiting to see if the car would end up following you towards the smaller casino town.  So far, you hadn’t seen any sign of the vehicle, but you were keeping your head on a swivel. You looked down, noticing that you were close to needing gas again, so you decided to go to a station that was off the main drag through Reno, but still allowed you the view to keep an eye out for the suspicious Malibu. You propped you head up against the side of the truck with your arms, while waiting for the signal that the tank was full.  You looked at the watch on your wrist,  knowing that by this point, you had been driving for almost 9 hours. It was now almost 9 am, and you still had almost 8 hours to go. You had also been up since 4:30 yesterday morning, but with the swirling anxiety, and current state of affairs you had no will to sleep.

Kris still had not reached out with any info, which worried you because you spoke about 3 hours ago. Once the pump clicked off, you walked around, shaking the remaining fuel off the nozzle tip, and placing it back on the pump before shutting the gas door. You looked around again, still not seeing any sign of the mystery sedan, and went inside of the truck stop rest station to grab some more food and a form of liquified energy to keep you going. You glanced up and down the row of coolers, selecting a few energy drinks, another couple of water bottles before stopping by the food cooler to grab yourself a breakfast sandwich and a Lunchable. You were checking out, and examined the people within the truck stop, as well as those outside. You gathered the items for the remainder of your journey, pushing your way out the door as you felt your phone vibrate. You fumbled around with your snacks and beverages, trying to get a hold on your phone, not even paying any mind to the screen, just outright answering with the hopes that Kris had found something out. 

“Tsk tsk tsk… Y/L/N, I think I gave you too much credit.” The strong male voice of Waters came through the receiver again. “I know that you saw me tailing you. If I didn’t want to be seen, then you would have never known. And you don’t think I know where you're going? It doesn’t make a damned difference what route you take, I’ll just meet you there.” His voice crackled through the receiver, letting you know that he is likely about to loose cell service. “Get some rest in Reno, Y/L/N, I’ll be waiting for you in LA.” He gave you no time to respond before hanging up the phone. You set all your drinks and food in the cooler next to you, before throwing your phone on the floor in frustration and slamming your hands into the steering wheel. The process of repeated abuse to the wheel opening the wound on your right hand and causing it to bleed. “Fuck! Not again!” You think to yourself, reaching into the back seat, grabbing the first aid kit that you kept under the bench, and gently rewrapping your hand to encapsulate the blood loss. 

At this point in your journey, you were regretting the choice to not fly into LA- had you done that you would have landed just after midnight, and would have been able to at least rest at the office. But if this prick was coming after Scarlett, and you were conveniently in the cross hairs, this would require immediate attention. You debated calling the actress to see if she had ever really laid eyes on your former Sergeant, but remembered that Kris was the only one besides you that knew about him showing up by your place, and you weren’t ready to divulge this entire story to Paul, Cliff or Scarlett. Not yet. 

(CHAPTER 8)

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Happily ever after

"He was really funny" Lisa said as we walked out of the comedy club.

"Which one?" I asked considering a woman comic had been the headliner.

"That one who kept talking about Female led Marriages" she laughed.

"Do you think people really are like that? I mean not the domatrix type but like what what was talking about" Lisa asked as we got in the car.

"Yeah, I do" I answered. I could not believe we where havinga conversation about my fantasy. And started to get aroused as I drove.

When we got home I checked the house as Lisa went to get ready for bed. When I came in the bedroom she was waiting. She stood wearing black lingerie. Complete with stockings and high heals.

"Tonight I am in charge" she smiled.

"Yes ma'am" I responded.

"Strip" she commanded. I started to undress.

"Give me a show" she giggled. I danced slowly removing my clothes. I was down to my boxers. She just motioned for me to pull them down. I was rock hard.

"Looks like you like this" she said. I stepped toward her " not so fast" as I tried to kiss her. I dropped to my knees. And kissed her belly.

"This is going to be fun" Lisa laughed and sat on the bed spreading her legs. I kissed her panties .

"Take them off" she ordered. I pulled her panties off and inhaled her scent. Before buying my face between her legs. She played with my hair as I made her moan. She came all over my face.

"Paulie, you like this game" she teased as precum glistened on tip of my cock. She pulled me on top of her. We caressed and kissed each other. She rolled me off of her and got on top. She held my hands down and mounted my throbbing cock. She rode me. I came quickly.

"Done already Paulie" Lisa said kissing me. She laid next to me. We held each other in a afterward bliss. Till we fell asleep in each other's arms.

I woke before, Lisa and went and made her breakfast. I served it to her in bed.

"Breakfast in bed! I could get used to this" Lisa giggled.

"Yes ma'am" I replied. Lisa smiled.

"You really like me in charge" she rubbed my erection thru my shorts. She ate as I sat with her drinking my coffee. She lifted her cup without a word. I took her cup and made her more tea. When I returned she gave me her plate. Without a word I took it to the kitchen and returned.she lifted her eyes from her phone.

"You could wash the dishes" she mentioned. I got up and went to clean up.

I heard the shower start. I finished the kitchen and went to join her.

"Okay, but no hanky panky" she warned me. She had me wash her back. I spent too much time on her ass.

"Here wash my hair" handing me the shampoo. As I did her hand found my cock. She teased it.

"So excited" she teased. I tried to kiss her but she held me at bay. And left the shower.

"Sit on your hands" she commanded pushing me to the bed. She pulled the towel away. So I sat naked. I watched as got dressed.

"You obviously like me being in charge" Lisa stated. I went to reply but she placed her finger on my lips. So I sat quietly.

"Would you like to explore this further?" She asked

"I would very much" I told her.

"Very well, we will try" She told me. "First tell me what you want?" She asked I sat there naked.

"I don't know, really" I stated my dick harder then ever throbbing and boring as she walked around getting dressed. As I sat on my hands naked.

"Why don't you get dressed, and go detail my car while i think about this" Lisa told me. I got up and dressed and did as she asked. It was several hours before I was done and came back inside.to find Lisa on her laptop and phone at the same time. She stood walked up to ,e and immediately cupped my balls thru my shorts.

"The bathroom is a mess, would you like to clean it for me?" She asked. I was so turned on I would of done anything to please her.

"Yes maam" I said not even looking at her face.

"Good boy" she said kissing my cheek. I rushed to clean the bathroom. Lisa joined me about an hour later.

"I been doing homework and learned somethings" Lisa stated. "If you really want to try this Female led relationship" she lifted my head and looked in my eyes.

"I would like that" I told her.

"Would you like to wear these?" She pulled a pair of panties out of her pocket. I had never thought about wearing woman's panties. "It's okay, you don't have to. I read it helps some men remember their place." I took themfrom from her. Siimple white cotton bikini panties with a tiny pink bow in the front. She watched as I got undressed and slid them on. I went to put my shorts back on.

"No, why don't you finish in here in just your panties" she smacked my ass as she left me standing in the bathroom in just her panties. I was so turned on but resisted playing with myself and focused on cleaning. I went all out scrubbing the bathroom top to bottom.

I got a text from Lisa

/Is lunch almost ready/ is all it said. I washed my hand and found Lisa sitting in the living room.

"I would like a salad for lunch" she stated. She followed me into the kitchen. Before I started she tied a flower print apron around my waist. I made her a salad just the way she liked it and served it to her with a glass of ice tea. She rubbed my ass as if to say thanks.

"You haven't been touching yourself have you?" She asked pointing out the wet spot I made in her panties. I nodded no.

"Good, I don't want you touching it without my permission" she informed me. We finished eating and I cleaned the dishes. I paused

"Is the bathroom done?" She asked. Without a word I went to finish. I noticed the bed was not made so I stripped it and put new sherts on and made the bed. Then cleaned up the bedroom. I was picking up her clothes, when Lisa walked in.

"Stealing my clothes" she giggled. I blushed as she took her satin blouse from my hand. "Do you like this?" She rubbed the soft material against my cheek. I was beet red now. She dropped her shorts and panties in one motion and sat on the bed legs spread.

"Yyou know what to do" is all she said. She was soaking wet as I drove my tounge into her. I didn't stop until she begged me to to her thighs squeezing my head. She came harder then I had ever seen.

"That was perfect" she said pushing me back and getting up. She grabbed a clean pair of panties and put them on. Then left me on my own again. I finished the bedroom and put the laundry in the washer. I went and found Lisa again. As I stood in front of her I adjusted myself.

"What did I say about touching yourself" Lisa said sternly. I looked at her shocked. She stood and smacked my ass hard. My dick twitched.

"Spankings as well?" She laughed. Sitting me down

"Baby, I did alot of research today. I can't believe how submissive you are. I have alot of questions, I need you to try and answer honestly."

"It looks like you like girlie things" she smiled and rubbed my throbbing dick. "It looks so cute in my panties, good thing you aren't very big and it fits" she watched me intently. Then smiled.

"How about denial? Would you like me to not let you cum?" I paused and looked at her. "Well not without my permission that is" she added. The thought excited me even more.

"I guess that would be okay" I told her.

"Yeah I thought it might" she rubbed me thru her panties. "Do you need to cum?" She asked. I was on the edge and she stopped.

"I am glad we discovered your true nature before the wedding" she said to me.

"You aren't thinking of not marring me are you?" I said panicked

"No, not at all I think this makes me want to marry you even more" she explained. "We will have to get you some bridal lingerie to wear under your tux is all" she laughed.

She then showed me a male chastity cage she had ordered.

"I want you to wear this until our wedding night " she told me. That was still two months away I thought. She saw the panic look in my eyes. "You want the wedding night to be special don't you?" I nodded.

"Good, things are going to change. You will do all the house work. Serve me. Wear anything I tell you too. All why locked in chastity. The word no is not in your vocabulary anymore" she informed me. "You will continue to please me whenever I want but choose to stay denied yourself" she added. "Any questions?" She stared at me. "Good I believe in addition to panties you may need corporal punishment as well when you miss behave, so you will do as your told won't you?" She asked.

"Yes ma'am" I responded.

"Now go shower, we have to meet the pastor tonight to go over the wedding details" she reminded me. I went and showered. As I was in the shower she joined me she had a hair clipper. And trimmed my public hair, as well as my chest and legs. I still had hair it was just all 1/2 long. We got out and she led me to her lingerie drawer. She opened it and produced a pink lace thong. She said nothing just held it for me to step into. I felt my face flush as I did just that. She pulled them up tight it slid into my crack. She then had me get dressed. I noticed she wore Sexier then normal lingerie as well.

"Never know who might see" she teased as she got dressed as well.

"You look amazing " Lisa told me as we left for the church. "Do you feel pretty in your panties?" She teased. I then knew this would shape out life and marriage.

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Welcome to Aurora Bay, [REBEKAH ASTRID DANVERS]! I couldn’t help but notice you look an awful lot like [HANNAH DODD]. You must be the [THIRTY] year old [OWNER OF BLACK CAT CAFE]. Word is you’re [CHARISMATIC] but can also be a bit [VOLATILE] and your favorite song is [THE LAST GREAT AMERICAN DYNASTY BY TAYLOR SWIFT]. I also heard you’ll be staying in [CRYSTAL COVE CONDOMINIUMS]. I’m sure you’ll love it!

CHARACTER BASICS

NAME: rebekah astrid danvers NICKNAME: bekah AGE: thirty DATE OF BIRTH: TBA ZODIAC SIGN: TBA GENDER & PRONOUNS: cisfemale, she/her ORIENTATION: heterosexual STATUS: widowed for about a year or so HEIGHT: 5′6″ TRAITS: +charismatic, +affable, +adaptable, -volatile, -possessive, -envious OCCUPATION: owner of black cat cafe NEIGHBORHOOD: crystal cove condominiums

BIOGRAPHY

TW: age difference, miscarriage, infidelity, plane crash, death

rebekah danvers was never born to stand out. she grew up in the shadow of her siblings and honestly, she was fine with that. she didn't really mind being the sibling who just sat in the background--smiling, nodding, and applauding their accomplishments. she presented herself as content with this role, yet beneath the surface, a tinge of envy lingered. it wasn't that she didn't love her siblings, because she adored them endlessly and she grew up looking up at them, but a small voice within her wished that, perhaps, if her siblings weren't so effortlessly talented, her parents might have showered her with more affection.

in high school, she was more than happy to fade into the background. she wasn't the best in academics, but she didn't have failing grades either. while she didn't excel academically, she managed to maintain respectable grades. her knack for charming teachers earned her the nickname "teacher's pet" among some classmates while her natural charisma allowed her to be sweet and affable when necessary. she wasn't bright enough to get into an ivy, but she was able to secure a spot in a decent college, opting for a major in marketing since it was the one thing she was pretty good at.

being in college brought a sense of excitement as it liberated her from the shadows of her siblings. here, the weight of her family's reputation didn't loom over her, and she reveled in the newfound freedom. away from home, she immersed herself in the college experience, making friends effortlessly, pulling all-nighters, and even dated around. however, it was her last year in college when she was doing her internship in this advertising firm that he caught her eye.

alastair was unlike any man she's ever met before. it was supposed to be some harmless flirting since he was considerably older than her. however, alastair reveled in the pursuit, and as someone unaccustomed to taking the lead, she found exhilaration in having complete control over him. it didn't matter that he could definitely buy her and her whole family due to his aristocratic roots, he was smitten and she relished in the attention. when he finally persuaded her to go on a date, he went above and beyond, whisking her away to italy in his private jet simply because she mentioned a craving for italian cuisine. his extra affectionate gestures left rebekah thoroughly enjoying the experience and falling faster.

less than a year after graduating college, rebekah and alastair decided to elope and get married, defying the disapproval of both their parents. criticism arose, with concerns about her being too young for him, particularly since he already had a daughter in her early teenage years. some people even called her a gold digger, but the truth was that they were in love and people always do terrible things for love. just because people didn't understand what they had didn't mean it was any less genuine.

their marriage endured for seven years, but it wasn't consistently blissful. alastair's decision to prevent rebekah from working led her to yearn for something more to fill the void that emerged after the initial honeymoon phase faded. while she cherished her love for him and tried to be a good mother to her stepchild, she sought a different fulfillment for herself. although not the most sound reason for having a child, rebekah, driven by a sense of selfishness and naivety, desired to become a mother. even though they've tried to conceive, rebekah had two miscarriages, which started to put a strain in their relationship.

as the strains in their relationship grew, bekah began indulging in harmless flirting, relishing the attention and feeling a sense of youthfulness that had been missing. the age difference between them added another layer of tension, with rebekah yearning for fun and spontaneity while her husband remained immersed in his demanding work. one night, attempting to surprise him at the office, she discovered he was having an affair with his secretary behind her back. shocked and hurt, she made the difficult decision to leave, asking him for a divorce. however, he continuously begged for her forgiveness until she caved in to give him another chance because at the end of the day, she was still weak for the man.

just as they were on the path to repairing their relationship, tragedy struck. they were set to travel to greece for one of his business meetings when he asked her to stay behind. it was her stepchild's college recital, and one of them had to be present. little did she know, that decision would be the last time she saw him alive and well. her stepchild had just finished the recital when she received the devastating phone call that brought her to her knees. his private plane had crashed, and none of the passengers survived.

upon his death, rebekah inherited half of his assets, with the other half went to his child. this division caused dissent among his relatives, who vehemently objected to her receiving any part of the inheritance, labeling her as undeserving and a charlatan. despite their disapproval, the clarity of his last will and testament left no room for contestation. financially secure for a lifetime, rebekah found it challenging to reconcile her comfortable lifestyle with the stain it seemed to cast on his name.

in an attempt to mend relations, she actively engaged with his businesses, attending board meetings and trying to be hands-on. however, it became evident that she wasn't truly welcome in the intricate workings of the board of directors, who indulged her for a brief period. after several months of attempting to bridge the gap, rebekah decided to relinquish direct management to them, choosing to fade into the background once again.

feeling a profound sense of isolation and with seemingly no one left in her corner, bekah made the decision to return to her roots in aurora bay. the arrival of her baby sister's child served as the perfect pretext to relocate without divulging the struggles she faced after her husband's passing. seeking a new purpose, she purchased a quaint cat cafe that was up for sale, offering a ready-made venture to occupy her time and energy. it provided a fresh start without the need to build a business from the ground up, allowing rebekah to find solace and connection in the familiar surroundings of her hometown. she's been back in aurora bay since the day after the new year. new year, new start.

more to be added since she's still a work in progress. // @aurorabayaesthetic

HEADCANONS

has three cats named hades (black chantilly-tiffany), circe (white persian), and eos (ginger british shorthair)

WANTED CONNECTIONS

step-child from her late husband (21-23 y/o)

best friend/ride or die who knows just how ugly her heart can be but loves her all the same

frenemies/enemies/acquaintances

exes from high school/college

childhood/high school friend friends that she's still in good terms with

childhood/ high school friends she drifted apart from

friends/enemies/ from high society since her late husband comes from an aristocratic family back in london

the girl she's stolen their boyfriend during college or alternatively, the guy she stole from the girl but didn't really even like. she just did it for the sake of proving that she could do it or maybe she tried to prove to the girl that her boyfriend is unfaithful and shit

flirtationship/will they won't they when she was still married but her marriage was on the rocks at that time. she didn't really cheat on him physically, but emotionally could be considered??

her late husband's younger brother or adopted brother or cousin who she has recently gotten close to after her husband's passing. there's some unspoken tension over there but she left london before they could even do something about it.

a new casual hookup since she's been a widow for more than a year and a girl has needs

neighbors

regulars in the black cat cafe. she's the new owner but she's very hands on right now and would probably be there a lot helping and stuff

MORE TBA but just give this a lil like if you wanna plot some?

CURRENT CONNECTIONS

siblings: sloane danvers and cordelia danvers

cousin: annie manning

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Harvestfest 🌲🍁🥧

(3rd Person POV)

Harvestfest is here again, with hordes of people descending on Newcrest (and like 5 in Brindelton bay) for a weekend of extreme family time. This post will be on the 'non heir' families that spawned from gen 2, so basically everyone from Danielle down to Harley. Thanks to my new and improved character pages, you should be able to figure out who they are and what their stories are that have led them to this point. I'll be posting them in reverse order so we'll start at the bottom and work our way to the top, so the 'heir + heir-ish' families (Allan, Branden, and Claire's) will have their own posts.

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[L-R: James Lee (16), Cara (46), and Fletcher (47) Collins; Harley (44) and Gabriel (46) Barnard; Archie (11)(Front), Grayson (44) , Keira (42), and Matthew Collins (16)]

These are the Collins and Barnard Families. They had initially planned to travel to a cabin in the woods for a scenic harvestfest weekend, but conflicting work schedules meant that they put that plan on the backburner. They gathered at Fletcher and Cara's house for their grand meal, before heading to church for the evening service.

[F] Life has found a steady rhythm for Fletcher, Cara, and James Lee, Fletcher continues to work for the Newcrest Police Department, Cara continues her work as a Head of Fundraising and Marketing for the Newcrest Conservative Party. Their son James Lee goes to a top ranking private christian high school in the district, and is enjoying spending his time at after school activities and volunteering at various church ministries.

[G] Grayson continues his work as a doctor at Newcrest General Hospital, looking after patients as well as travelling round to speak and/or attend different conferences. He also speaks at various events, usually for various pro-life organisations and at political events. His wife Keira currently works part time at Newcrest General as a nurse whilst she finishes homeschooling their youngest son Archie, who goes to a co-op. When Archie goes to high school then Keira shall resume working full time at the hospital. Matthew attends the same high school as his cousin James Lee, and the two are thick as thieves, with James Lee feeling like a brother more than a cousin.

[H] Harley and her husband Gabriel continue to live and work in San Myshuno, Gabriel continues teaching at San Myshuno Culinary Academy and Harley still works as Editor in Chief for Myshuno Madness Magazine. The couple vacation regularly to see their family as well as to visit different parts of the country and the world. They enjoy spending time with their many siblings, nieces, and nephews at various times of the year.

L-R: Ava Grace (17), Ruby Rae (19), Rory (19), Elaine (50), Taylor (51), Amelia (14), and Kyra (26) & Tyler (28) Shearer

Life continues on for the Godwin household, Amelia is now a teenager and is working her way through high school at her homeschool co-op. Ava Grace is almost done with highschool and is exploring her options for further education, she also plays on the volleyball team of the christian school that Kyra teaches at. Ruby Rae is a year into nursing school, she commutes to university so that she can save money. She hasn't decided what kind of nurse she wants to be yet, but she's firm in her desire to help people, her aunt Kiera has been helpful in the process of applying and attending nursing school. Rory is also in university

Kyra and her husband Tyler are enjoying married life, they both live and work close to both their families so they both often enough. They're working towards buying a house before expanding their family, right now they're just enjoying being married which they're very thankful for.

L-R: Sebastian (55), Danielle (53), Gabriella (16), Emma (20) & James (21)

The Hunt households are thankful for time together, with James and Emma in Henley-on-Bagley as missionaries they don't get to be together as often. Gabriella is in high school, homeschooled by Danielle, and has not begun thinking about what she wants to do next. She often helps out at her dad's vet clinic, so she considering veterinary nursing as one of her options but she's in no rush. James and Emma moved on Henley-on-Bagley to be missionaries to help grow a church there and they are enjoying their time. They spend their days sharing the Gospel to those who live in town and in the wider area, as well as assisting at church services when needed. They've not had children yet, but are open to any that the Lord will send them. Danielle continues to homeschool Gabriella, and when she's not homeschooling her then she's working on baked goods to sell at various farmers markets or working at the bakery. Sebastian continues to run his veterinary clinic, and he's recently partnered with a veterinary school and will now be training those who make it to their clinical rotations.

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I have to say that travelling by train in Europe is so exciting. The countryside so different, while you are travelling at over 240 kph. Trying to understand the language of others is sometimes complex and difficult, it is just part of the journey. The part that I am not impressed with is the sitting around. That is further an issue when you have to sit on hard benchs while waiting for a train that is nearly an hour late. My boney bum has had enough. The current station platform where we are waiting, Kohn, is half a kilometre long. I know because I had walked it three times while waiting. Now I am just venting. Haha In defence of the Kohn station there are over 1000 trains a day go through here.

One thing to see at Kohn is the huge medieval church which shadows the station. It in itself is an attraction but probably loses something in the location. Beggars are rife on the stations just as a decent coffee is never to be found. Pick pockets are something that is so bad that constant messages are issued warning that they are about. If I never see another ham and cheese sandwich it will not be soon enough. Our bodies crave for fruit and vegetables. Guess that fills in todays gripes. Haha

Starting late we did the “blue” bus around the city and I must say that it is one of the cleanest and well preserved cities in Europe. The city is easy to get around even though it has more bridges over the water then London, Venice and Amsterdam together. Streets are both wide and narrow but as always the drivers here are skilled and drive to suit the traffic. The houses on the water are huge and I mean huge. Some as high as six story and are maintained in exceptional condition. We were told that in some areas a house is costed at the rate of ten thousand Euro per square metre. That would mean most houses would go on the market in the tens of millions.

As far as the attractions go the city is very bland and those visitor attractions available are really busy. We could not get into Minature World but did get to walk the Albe Tunnel which is nearly half a kilometre long. This tunnel is under the bay allowing workers on the docks to get to work easier in the old days. Today it has been done again and allows cars to drive 3.8 kilometres catering for modern needs.

Tuesday night we ate local and saw the barman in action. A shandy is made using beer and Fanta and glasses cleaned using the same water. Froth from one beer scooped into a glass and used for a later beer. At least our glasses were refilled. The local sausage with sauerkraut was our choice and enjoyed although Rhondda more so. Finished the night with a local schnapps, pure fuel that warms you up whether you want to be warmed up or not then made a detour to get some donuts on way home and now watching the only English speaking channel still operating.

Starting to tire a bit (sore feet) we decided to start a little later on Wednesday and after breakfast did some packing prior to going shopping to buy some last minute presents. This led us to walk more then we had been and with Rhondda using her technology skills with her phone navigation to lead us to places we never thought about. In all honesty she did very well and we were able to get around a lot easier then would have happened if we were depending on a hand written map.

On the walk we saw the “water lock” system used to control water levels within the city in action where we saw a cruiser entering and leaving with waters rising nearly four metres. We also got to sit at an outdoor cafe enjoying a delicious pastry and coffee watching locals walk by. Great way to rest your feet and enjoy the vibe of the community.

Our last night we will spend enjoying some drinks and food at a local restaurant.

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The career rise of Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, who died from cancer at 56

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The career rise of Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, who died from cancer at 56

Susan Wojcicki, who led YouTube as CEO for almost 10 years, died from cancer at 56.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Susan Wojcicki was one of Google's first employees, eventually leading YouTube for almost a decade.  She stepped down from the role in 2023. The next year, she died of cancer at the age of 56.  Here's a look at the life and death of Susan Wojcicki. Most landlords only hope their renters pay on time, keep a tidy space, and don't disturb the neighbors.But Susan Wojcicki's renters — Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin — offered up a bit more: the chance to become employee No. 16 in 1998 at a young search engine startup called Google.Of course, it took more than this incredible circumstance for Wojcicki to rise in the ranks at Google. From expanding the company's ad business to persuading its founders to purchase an up-and-coming video-sharing service called YouTube, Wojcicki played a vital role in Google becoming one of the world's most valuable companies.She went on to serve as CEO of YouTube for nearly a decade before stepping down in 2023.On August 9, 2024, Dennis Troper, her husband, posted on Facebook that Wojcicki had died of cancer: "My beloved wife of 26 years and mother to our five children left us today after 2 years of living with non small cell lung cancer."Aside from her husband and their four living children, Wojcicki is survived by her mother, journalist and educator Esther Wojcicki; her sisters, Janet, an anthropologist and epidemiologist, and Anne, the cofounder and CEO of 23andMe.Here's a look at Wojcicki's life and rise at Google, from employee No. 16 to YouTube's chief.Susan Wojcicki (pronounced whoa-jit-ski), 56, was a Silicon Valley native.GettySource: ForbesWojcicki grew up on the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto, California, where her father, Stanley Wojcicki, was chair of the physics department.GettySource: USA TodayWojcicki's mother, Esther Wojcicki, has taught journalism for more than two decades at Palo Alto High School, where she has mentored notable students like Steve Jobs' daughter, Lisa Brennan-Jobs, and the actor James Franco.Esther Wojcicki.Joi ItoSource: Business Insider, SF GateWojcicki was the oldest of three sisters.From left: Anne, Janet, and Susan WojcickiGettyHer youngest sister, Anne Wojcicki, is the cofounder and CEO of the genetics company, 23andMe. Anne Wojcicki would go on to marry — and later divorce — Google cofounder Sergey Brin. Susan Wojcicki attended Harvard University, where she studied history and literature.Harvard University.GettyYears later, she said that an introductory computer science course she took her senior year "changed how I think about everything." Wojcicki went on to receive a master's degree in economics in 1993 from the University of California at Santa Cruz.Steve Jennings/Getty Images for TechCrunchThat's also when she met her soon-to-be-husband, Dennis Troper, according to UCSC Magazine. She also went on to receive an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management, according to USA Today.  Upon completing her MBA in 1998, Wojcicki returned to the Bay Area.Dennis Troper and Susan Wojcicki.Scott Olson/Getty ImagesShe got married in August to Troper, and the couple settled down in Menlo Park, according to the Palo Alto Weekly. Wojcicki took up a job in marketing at computer chip maker Intel. Besides Intel, she also had management consultant jobs at Bain & Company and R.B. Webber & Company before joining Google.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesWojcicki and Troper paid $600,000 to buy a four-bedroom, 2,000-square foot house, at 232 Santa Margarita Ave.The house Wojcicki bought.GettyTo help pay the mortgage, Wojcicki rented the garage to two Stanford doctoral students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who were working on their new search engine company, called Google, according to USA Today. Wojcicki charged the two $1,700 a month to rent her garage space.Larry Page, left, and Sergey Brin.GettyIn a 2013 commencement speech at Johns Hopkins University, Wojcicki recalled "late nights together in the garage eating pizza and M&Ms, where [Brin and Page] talked to me about how their technology could change the world." One day while working at Intel, Wojcicki was halted in her work because Google was down, and she wasn't able to locate an important piece of information.REUTERS/Mike BlakeThat's when she realized how dependent she had become on "the site developed by those two dudes in my garage." She decided she wanted to be a part of it, according to The New York Times.In 1999, Wojcicki joined the Google team as its 16th employee.GoogleShe was named the company's first marketing manager, and was given a "shoestring" budget for heading up Google's marketing efforts, according to the Mercury News.Wojcicki was four months pregnant when she joined Google and became the company's first employee to go on maternity leave.Scott Olson/Getty ImagesJoining a 15-person startup while pregnant "was a bit of a leap," she told Glamour in a 2014 interview. "But sometimes you have to do the right thing for you right now." One of Wojcicki's earliest projects was to liven up the Google logo for holidays and special events.Business InsiderHer first Doodle was an alien landing on Google. Now Google Doodle drawings appear daily on the homepage, according to USA Today.In 2003, Wojcicki came up with an idea that drastically increased Google's advertising potential.She suggested that Google's ad offerings be available not only within search, but also on websites and blogs across the internet, according to USA Today. The product became known as AdSense, and a decade later, allowed Google to bring in almost $240 billion in ad revenue, according to Statista.Wojcicki took charge of Google's free video-sharing platform, called Google Videos, when it launched in 2005.Stephen Lam/ReutersThe first video she uploaded was "a purple Muppet singing a nonsense song," and her kids' strong reaction to the video helped her to realize the power of user-generated content and its ability to attract visitors.Around that time, another free video-sharing website called YouTube was generating buzz and beating out Google's product by making user-uploaded content immediately available to watch.The video that Susan Wojcicki says helped her realize Google should purchase YouTube.nitroxunit/YouTubeWojcicki credits a video on YouTube, showing two boys in China lip-synching to the Backstreet Boys, with convincing her Google should buy the platform. In 2006, Wojcicki "worked up some spreadsheets" to justify the purchase of YouTube to Google's cofounders, and Google bought YouTube that year for $1.65 billion.ReutersIn October 2010, Wojcicki was promoted from vice president to senior vice president overseeing ad products. At the time, there were only eight SVPs at Google.By February 2014, Wojcicki replaced Google's ninth employee, Salar Kamangar, as the CEO of YouTube.GettyIn her first year as YouTube's CEO, Wojcicki went on maternity leave for the birth of her fifth child.GettyThe chief exec wrote an op-ed article in The Wall Street Journal, arguing that the US should become a leader in maternity leave benefits. "Support for motherhood shouldn't be a matter of luck; it should be a matter of course," she wrote. Wojcicki revealed in 2016 that she and her husband maintain strict rules for separating work and personal life.Mateusz Wlodarczyk / GettyShe would unplug for a few hours at night and wouldn't check her email in order to increase her productivity. "If you are working 24/7, you're not going to have any interesting ideas," Wojcicki told The Wall Street Journal.Wojcicki would enforce screen time limits for her five children to help them focus on the "present."Susan Wojcicki is CEO of YouTube.Stephen Lam/ReutersShe'd even take away their phones, especially on vacation, and restrict how much they used YouTube. Over the years, Wojcicki has been an outspoken proponent of closing the gender gap in the tech industry.Getty"Tech is an incredible force that will change our world in ways we can't anticipate," Wojcicki told Forbes in a 2018 interview. "If that force is only 20% to 30% women, that is a problem." As one of few females CEOs of a major company, Wojcicki is considered one of the world's most influential women. In 2022, Forbes listed Wojcicki at number 23 on its list of the world's 100 most powerful women. Forbes estimated her net worth that year to be $765 million.GettySource: Forbes, Forbes  Wojcicki oversaw the release of major products at YouTube, including YouTube Gaming, YouTube Music, YouTube Premium, and YouTube TV.YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki.GettyUnder Wojcicki's leadership, YouTube has grown to more than 2 billion users.Source: Business InsiderIn February 2023, Wojcicki announced that she was stepping down from her role as YouTube's CEO.GettyShe said she wanted to "start a new chapter focused on my family, health, and personal projects I'm passionate about."  On August 9, 2024, Wojcicki's husband announced she had died of cancer at age 56.Susan WojcickiGoogle"My beloved wife of 26 years and mother to our five children left us today after 2 years of living with non small cell lung cancer," he wrote. Prominent executives across the tech industry rushed to offer their condolences. "She is as core to the history of Google as anyone, and it's hard to imagine the world without her," Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai wrote on X. "She was an incredible person, leader and friend who had a tremendous impact on the world and I'm one of countless Googlers who is better for knowing her. We will miss her dearly. Our thoughts with her family. RIP Susan."Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce, wrote in a post on X that Wojcicki was "a trailblazer in the industry, an exemplary mother, and a cherished friend."Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote: "Rest in peace. Especially tragic to see such an early death."Nick Bastone contributed to an earlier version of this post.

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Spruce Up Your Ride: Quick Tips to Buy Car Interior Accessories Online

Transforming your car's interior from ordinary to extraordinary is easier than ever with the vast selection available online. But with so many choices, navigating the virtual aisles can feel overwhelming. Here are some quick tips to ensure a smooth and successful online shopping spree for various car interior accessories online.

Know Your Needs (and Wants!)

Before diving into online stores, take a moment to assess your priorities. Are you looking for functional essentials like floor mats and phone mounts, or are you aiming for a more personalized and stylish upgrade with seat covers and decorative accents?

Consider Functionality First:

Prioritize essential accessories offered by Carzex, as they enhance safety, comfort, and organization. Floor mats trap dirt and debris, protecting your car's carpeting. Phone mounts keep your device within easy reach while ensuring safe driving practices. A well-placed car trash can keeps clutter at bay, while a trunk organizer prevents groceries and travel essentials from rolling around.

Don't Forget Comfort:

Long drives can take a toll on your back. Invest in supportive lumbar cushions or seat covers with built-in padding. Sunshades combat heat and glare, while a steering wheel cover provides a comfortable grip, especially during extended commutes.

Personalize Your Space:

Once you've covered the essentials, it's time to inject your personality! Seat covers in a variety of colors and materials can completely transform the look and feel of your interior. Ambient LED lighting adds a touch of sophistication, while decorative elements like throw pillows or air fresheners with pleasant scents create a welcoming atmosphere.

Measure Up!

Ensuring a perfect fit is crucial for both functionality and aesthetics. Online retailers often provide fit guides based on your car's make, model, and year. Double-check these measurements before adding items to your cart. For seat covers or floor mats, some retailers offer a "custom-fit" option where you provide specific details about your car's seats or floor layout for a guaranteed snug fit.

Material Matters:

Consider the materials used in the accessories you choose. Leather or high-quality fabric seat covers offer a luxurious feel and are easier to clean compared to their cloth counterparts. Floor mats made from durable rubber or all-weather materials trap dirt and moisture more effectively.

Read Reviews, Watch Videos

Reviews and video demonstrations from fellow car enthusiasts are invaluable resources. Reviews offer firsthand insights into product quality, functionality, and ease of installation. Videos can showcase how the accessory looks and functions within a car's interior, giving you a better sense of how it will integrate with your vehicle's aesthetics.

Compare Prices and Brands

Online shopping from Carzex allows you to compare prices from different retailers with ease. Utilize this to your advantage! Look for reputable brands known for their quality and customer service. Don't be afraid to explore lesser-known brands that might offer hidden gems at competitive prices.

Factor in Shipping Costs

While online shopping offers convenience, don't forget to factor in shipping costs. Free shipping promotions or minimum order thresholds to qualify for free shipping can significantly impact your final spending amount.

Return Policy

Even with careful measuring and research, there's always a chance an item might not fit or meet your expectations. Choose retailers with clear and hassle-free return policies. This allows you to shop with confidence, knowing you can return the item if necessary.

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Aaron Rodgers: The Legend of the Gridiron

Aaron Rodgers, born on December 2, 1983, in Chico, California, is widely regarded as one of the most talented and accomplished quarterbacks in the history of the National Football League (NFL). His career, characterized by pinpoint accuracy, incredible football IQ, and a knack for dramatic comebacks, has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest to ever play the game. This article delves into the life, career, and impact of Aaron Rodgers on and off the field.

Early Life and College Career

Childhood and High School

Aaron Charles Rodgers grew up in a sports-loving family. His father, Edward Wesley Rodgers, played football as an offensive lineman for the Chico State Wildcats. Aaron's early years were spent in Ukiah, California, where he attended Oak Manor Elementary School. The family later moved to Chico, where Aaron attended Pleasant Valley High School. Here, he displayed his burgeoning talent, setting several school records and earning recognition for his impressive arm strength and football acumen.

College Journey

Despite his high school success, Rodgers received limited attention from Division I programs. He began his college career at Butte Community College in Oroville, California. His stellar performance there, where he led the team to a 10-1 record and a No. 2 national ranking, caught the eye of the University of California, Berkeley. Transferring to Cal, Rodgers quickly made his mark, leading the Golden Bears to significant victories and setting numerous records. His college career culminated in a junior year where he posted a 66.1% completion rate, 2,566 passing yards, and 24 touchdowns against just 8 interceptions.

NFL Career

Draft and Early Years

Rodgers was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round (24th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. His early years in the NFL were characterized by patience and learning as he served as the backup to future Hall of Famer Brett Favre. This period was crucial for Rodgers, who used the time to refine his skills, understand the Packers' system, and prepare for the eventual transition to starting quarterback.

Taking the Helm

In 2008, Rodgers took over as the starting quarterback for the Packers after Favre's departure. He quickly demonstrated that he was more than capable of leading the team. In his first season as a starter, Rodgers threw for over 4,000 yards and 28 touchdowns. His ability to read defenses, combined with his precision passing and mobility, set the stage for a remarkable career.

Super Bowl Victory

One of Rodgers' most significant achievements came in the 2010 season when he led the Packers to a Super Bowl XLV victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rodgers' performance was nothing short of spectacular; he threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns, earning Super Bowl MVP honors. This victory solidified his status as one of the elite quarterbacks in the league.

Consistency and Excellence

Throughout his career, Rodgers has been known for his consistency and excellence. He has been named NFL MVP multiple times, including in 2011, 2014, and 2020. His ability to maintain a high level of play over an extended period is a testament to his work ethic, intelligence, and physical abilities. Rodgers has consistently posted impressive statistics, including a career passer rating that ranks among the best in NFL history.

Playing Style and Skills

Precision and Accuracy

One of Rodgers' defining characteristics is his pinpoint accuracy. He possesses an uncanny ability to place the ball exactly where it needs to be, often threading it through tight windows that seem nearly impossible to navigate. This skill has made him one of the most efficient quarterbacks in terms of completion percentage and touchdown-to-interception ratio.

Mobility and Escapability

Unlike many traditional pocket passers, Rodgers is known for his mobility and ability to extend plays. His quickness and agility allow him to evade pressure, buy time for his receivers to get open, and make plays on the run. This dual-threat capability adds a dynamic element to his game, making him a constant threat to opposing defenses.

Football IQ

Rodgers' football intelligence is frequently lauded by analysts, coaches, and peers. He has an exceptional ability to read defenses pre-snap, recognize blitzes, and adjust plays accordingly. This mental acuity, combined with his physical skills, makes him one of the most formidable quarterbacks in NFL history.

Off the Field

Personal Life

Off the field, Rodgers has been known for his philanthropic efforts and business ventures. He has been involved in numerous charitable activities, including raising money for the MACC Fund (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer) and supporting efforts for wildfire relief in California. His personal life, including high-profile relationships and ventures into hosting "Jeopardy!," has kept him in the public eye beyond his football career.

Media and Public Perception

Rodgers' relationship with the media and public has been complex. Known for his candid and sometimes controversial remarks, he has never shied away from expressing his opinions on various topics, including team management, player rights, and social issues. This outspokenness has garnered both admiration and criticism but has undeniably made him one of the most compelling figures in sports.

Legacy and Impact

Influence on the Game

Aaron Rodgers' influence on the game of football extends beyond his impressive statistics and accolades. His playing style has inspired a new generation of quarterbacks who strive to combine precision passing with mobility. Rodgers' approach to the game, emphasizing preparation, adaptability, and mental fortitude, has set a standard for aspiring players.

Records and Milestones

Throughout his career, Rodgers has set numerous records and achieved significant milestones. These include:

Over 50,000 career passing yards.

Over 400 career touchdown passes.

The highest career passer rating in NFL history for a significant portion of his career.

Multiple MVP awards and Pro Bowl selections.

Future Hall of Fame Induction

Given his achievements and contributions to the game, Aaron Rodgers is a sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer. His legacy as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history is secure, and his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be a mere formality when he becomes eligible.

Conclusion

Aaron Rodgers' career is a testament to talent, hard work, and perseverance. From his early days in Chico, California, to his ascent to NFL stardom, Rodgers has consistently demonstrated why he is considered one of the best to ever play the game. His impact on football, both on and off the field, will be felt for generations to come. As he continues to play, fans and analysts alike eagerly anticipate what more he will achieve in the twilight of his illustrious career.

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Where to Buy Plants and Flowers in the Piedmont Triad: A Guide to Plant Sales and Gardening Tips

Discover the Best Places to Find Plants and Flowers in the Piedmont Triad, along with Expert Gardening Tips from the NC Cooperative Extension

As the weather warms up and spring is in full swing, many people in the Piedmont Triad are eager to get out in their gardens and add some color and life to their outdoor spaces. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a novice looking to try your hand at gardening, knowing where to find high-quality plants and flowers is essential. In this article, we'll explore the best places to buy plants and flowers in the Piedmont Triad and provide you with expert gardening tips from the NC Cooperative Extension to help you create a thriving garden.

Before we dive into the details, let's take a look at the current weather conditions in the region. The Piedmont Triad has already experienced some warmer than usual temperatures, which have been beneficial for spring blooms. However, these warmer temperatures have also led to abnormally dry conditions in certain areas.

It's important to keep this in mind as you plan your gardening activities.

Early May Plant Sales in the Piedmont Triad

One exciting event that garden enthusiasts look forward to each year is the Spring Plant Sales. These sales offer a wide variety of plants and flowers, allowing you to find the perfect additions for your garden. The North Carolina Cooperative Extension holds a fundraiser plant sale on Friday and Saturday, providing an excellent opportunity to support a good cause while finding beautiful plants for your garden.

Make sure to bring cash and checks for your purchases.

Where to Buy Plants and Flowers in the Piedmont Triad

Aside from the Spring Plant Sales, there are several other places in the Piedmont Triad where you can find a diverse selection of plants and flowers. Local nurseries and garden centers are excellent options for purchasing plants, as they often offer a wide range of choices and knowledgeable staff who can provide advice and guidance based on your specific needs. Some popular nurseries in the area include XYZ Nursery, ABC Garden Center, and Green Thumb Plant Emporium.

In addition to nurseries, farmers' markets are another great place to find locally grown plants and flowers. These markets not only offer a variety of plant options but also provide an opportunity to support local farmers and growers. Some well-known farmers' markets in the Piedmont Triad include XYZ Farmers' Market, ABC Market, and Fresh Harvest Market.

Gardening Tips from the NC Cooperative Extension

Now that you know where to find plants and flowers in the Piedmont Triad, it's time to equip yourself with some expert gardening tips. The NC Cooperative Extension is a valuable resource for gardeners, providing research-based information and guidance to help you achieve gardening success.

One essential tip from the NC Cooperative Extension is to pay attention to watering. With the current abnormally dry conditions, it's crucial to ensure that your plants receive adequate water. Be mindful of the specific watering needs of each plant and adjust accordingly.

Another important aspect of successful gardening is soil preparation. Before planting, make sure to assess the quality of your soil and amend it if necessary. The NC Cooperative Extension can provide guidance on soil testing and recommend appropriate amendments based on the results.

Lastly, don't forget about pest management. Keeping pests at bay is essential for maintaining healthy plants. The NC Cooperative Extension can offer advice on identifying common pests in the Piedmont Triad and provide eco-friendly solutions for pest control.

With spring in full swing, now is the perfect time to explore the Piedmont Triad's vibrant gardening scene. Whether you're looking for plants and flowers to enhance your garden or seeking expert tips to improve your gardening skills, the Piedmont Triad has plenty to offer. From the upcoming Spring Plant Sales to local nurseries and farmers' markets, you'll find a wide variety of options to suit your gardening needs.

And with the guidance of the NC Cooperative Extension, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to create a thriving garden that brings joy and beauty to your outdoor space.