#can she bring that back so she can play at more latam countries?

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Didn't like Taylor play at smaller venues and cut certain parts of the show that required more equipment in certain countries during the Speak Now and Red tours for budget reasons?

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For the character headcanon ask thingy- Menendez and/or Mason!! (Alex OR David honestly if you do both feel free to take your pick) [:

I might as well do all 3 because why the Hell not

All of it's under the cut, because I apparently love to talk/type and this got really long XD

Warnings: PTSD, mentioned child death, mentioned divorce?, probably lowkey softening up a terrorist with some of these

Raúl Menéndez:

1. Russian was Menéndez’s second language, not English

During the Cold War, South America and LATAM were basically hotspots for U.S./Soviet struggle as they fought to overthrow leaders and replace them with their own, as well as get the people on their side. You know. The stuff they did with pretty much every other country too. The U.S. had been backing the dictating family of Nicaragua, the Somoza family, since the 1930s. This sparked a competing party called Sandinista National Liberation Force (FSLN) to form. In the 1960s, the FSLN caught the eye of the Soviet Union, who were willing to offer aide out of spite of Democracy. In 1979, the FSLN overthrew the Somoza family. Shortly after they broke ties to the Soviets after disagreeing with their policies and realizing the future for Nicaragua was elsewhere.

In BO2, Menéndez is heard talking to Kravchenko in Russian. Considering he was born in 1963, and his father was canonly killed by Contras for disagreeing with them, Menéndez likely grew up around an influenced Soviet place. He acquired the Russian language pretty much through language osmosis (I forget the actual term, and I'm studying for my bio test so this is the best I can come up with). English came later.

2. Menéndez’s spoken language changes as he reads more

I think this is more of an observation than a headcanon, but it's one I like to bring up. One of Menéndez’s many characteristics is his flowery language. His most famous line ("Opulence is sinful, and we all pay for it") sounds straight out of the old classics, and it's no surprise he's well-read when he says to David (if he lives), "Study Ulysses...and be ready." Although he's always had a way of using his words to play mind games, his first contact with Alex Mason in Angola has him speaking quite differently from when he talks to David in prison. If I remember correctly, he's 23 when Mason shoots him in the eye. And he's 62 when he dies/goes to prison. In that ~40 years, Menéndez’s speech goes from a more straightforward yet sneering method of talking to a calmer and riddle style of talking. The way he talks emulates some of what is considered the greatest works of all times (Homer's poems, Ulysses, Animal Farm, yada yada), showing that not only did the books influence his political views, but also how he thinks and speaks. Even between Angola/Josefina's death to 1989 when he killed Hudson, he takes more time with word games, though the change is subtler than when he's with David.

Ultimately, he likes to read, and he reads a lot. And probably takes a few too many books too close to his heart but hey. Same, dude.

3. Once upon a time, Menéndez had a girlfriend

Shocker, I know, because he doesn't seem like the type. And honestly, that's why he's still single in his 60s: the relationship didn't work out. However, what attracted him to her in the first place was her ability to challenge him in a good way. Menéndez is a dictator, and from studying the psychology of multiple dictators of the 19th and 20th century, a few of the common themes among dictators are loneliness, and inability to feel as though people can think and communicate on their level.

And that's where the girlfriend excelled: despite having less of an education than him and never having travelled the world, she was quick to the punch and could have a full discussion with him about anything he brought up. Their topics ranged from books, to politics, to just life in general. Simply having her around made him feel less lonely.

They broke up, Menéndez’s egotistical behaviour getting to be too much, but they kept their friendship when they learned they could maintain that better than a romantic relationship. She remarried and raised two daughters, whom Menéndez would let play on the Cartel villa's lawn where he could keep an eye on the kids if the ex-gf needed a break.

I named the girlfriend María, but that's because I have a pretty elaborate AU about Menéndez fostering David out of spite, and she's part of it.

Alex Mason

I thought I didn't have any on this guy but my fanfic drafts say otherwise so here we go.

1. Fear of touch and learning through music

After Vorkuta, Mason was absolutely terrified of anyone that touched him. Once upon a time it used to trigger violent outbursts and he would often get into fights with Hudson or Woods if they accidentally brushed up against him or forgot to warn him where their hands were. But as time went on, he became less violent, opting to sometimes just curl up or recoil instead.

Raising David was Hell because the boy would want to crawl all over Mason with no concept of where Mason's boundaries were. Woods would live with him for a time to help raise David, and would sometimes see Mason winding up to act violently or break down in tears as he held David.

Listening to music turned out to be the best helper for this, Mason able to calm down quickly when he realized all he needed to do was focus on the beat. Hudson and Woods bought dozens of records which could be played all day should Mason ever have an outburst for any reason. While most of this played around Mason's house, occasionally Hudson started playing it around any base they operated out of, partially to entertain the people there, but mainly because the close quarters living left Mason in multiple areas where he would accidentally make contact with another person.

Only Woods can get away with more than a shoulder touch outside of operation purposes.

2. Mason is a storyteller

Woods started this one, but Mason quickly learned and perfected it: he is an absolute godsend of a storyteller. He will often elaborate on his rifle competitions he did as a kid, and especially liked to elaborate and exaggerate certain missions that were mundane or had no real weight to them, according to his perspective (Vadim Rudnik and Operation Red Circus from BOCW being one of them). Woods finds them endearing, Hudson finds them also endearing annoying.

There is a deeper application to his storytelling, however. Canonly, after Vorkuta, Mason is known to get trapped in speech loops, zoning out and saying the same things over and over again until he can ground himself and come back to reality. By picking up storytelling, it helps him work through his trauma and find ways to vary his vocabulary, giving him access to coping tools needed to escape his mind through teaching his brain to constantly search for and create new phrases to make his stories exciting.

3. He went temporarily blind

This is actually based off a fanfic I wrote (and mildly regret 😅) where Mason fell at Yamantau platform and hit his head, going permanently blind. While we can’t have that exactly happen since Mason still has a lot of campaign left, it’s now been moved back to temporarily blind.

When the Yamantau zipline snapped in BOCW, Mason was far unluckier than the campaign and hit the back of his head, knocking him out. Woods rescued him, then Belikov rescued them both and the console they took, however when Mason awoke he was unable to see anything but a blur. At most, he could see bright colors that were close to him. It’s why they weren’t back in Berlin when Adler and Bell went to Lubyanka.

For the next few days, Woods would wear the brightest colored shirts he could find and put neon rings or bands on his hands so Mason always knew where he and his hands were when they were close. That way Mason wouldn’t freak out if Woods needed to touch him for whatever reason.

Mason recovered in a few days and was back on his feet shortly.

David Mason

I honestly don't like this guy a lot, but I have some deep HCs for him. So let me dig them up...

1. David passively got the Hudson family killed

Yes, I like angst. Yes, I like torturing David more than he already has been by his own canon.

Mason and Hudson’s death was on Dec. 19th, 1989, which is a Tuesday. That doesn’t sound important until you remember that most American schools are still in session around that time. Tuesday is also the second day of the week, meaning that David’s capture could have happened Monday and left plenty of time for Menéndez’s men (or Menéndez himself) to bring David down to Panama.

I like to think David is a similar age to Hudson’s kids, and they would l to the same school together. Jenny Hudson would then pick them up from school. While on their way back from school, they were grabbed by Menéndez’s men. Seeing Hudson’s personality, it’s likely Jenny would fight to try and protect the children the best she could, which would prompt Menéndez’s men to kill the Hudson family and take David.

Hudson realizes this in the middle of Menéndez’s countdown. As he’s begging Woods to die because he has a family at home, he realizes that if David is here, Jenny is dead. And likely his children. Therefore, he has no one to go home to and no reason to be around anymore, hence why he agrees so suddenly to Menéndez killing him, not Woods.

2. David had two marriages

David's marriage is never once mentioned in canon, but he has two daughters. Probably the most obvious difference between them is their appearance. His oldest, Savannah, has a very thin face with blonde hair and a skinny stature, while his youngest Jessica basically gets all the Mason genes. But genetics are funky, so the other notable thing is that his daughters have two last names: Mason-Meyers and Mason-Green. While Jessica Mason-Green married and may have taken the last name of her husband, Savannah Mason-Meyers is unmarried, and her last name remains in question.

Jessica is "dead" for BO4 so we never hear her side of the story. So instead, we have Savannah, who prefers to focus on Alex Mason and call him a hero (and she shows deep respect for Woods... maybe a little too much) rather than her father who stopped the biggest terrorist in the world (Menéndez) present in her lifetime. Menéndez’s voice haunts Savannah at night sometimes.

Keep in mind, Jessica is canonly born in 2013 (she's 9 years old in 2022 holy shit she's an actual human) and Savannah is the older sibling (I like to say Savannah was born 2008 but you can choose whatever). That means that up until David retires (depends on the ending) in 2025, he was in the military for much of their lives. David is SEAL Team 6/J-SOC, which puts him as a very busy man with multiple oversea tours. Given Savannah's vague resentment towards David, it may be in part that David's second marriage ruined her perception on him, especially as Jessica followed into the Mason military bloodline while Savannah didn't.

3. David is a terrible cook

There is absolutely no evidence supporting this. This is just from one of the first BO2 fanfics I wrote and never published where David tried to cook Mike Harper a cheeseburger and it turned out so bad Mike ended up getting sick. But that's about it. Just a sweet little headcanon to follow up the darker previous one.

[campfiresandsandcastles]

Top 10 Things to Know Before You Visit Machu Picchu and Cusco, Peru

We just returned from a fantastically fun trip to Lima, Paracas, Huacachina, Cusco, and Machu Picchu [INSERT LINK TO AGENDA]and we learned a few hints that will be helpful for anyone else traveling there soon. I’ve identified the top ten things that should make any trip to these areas a bit easier:

1. Download the app from the airlines that allows you to watch movies on the plane.

LATAM is a common carrier in and around Peru and they have a special app, LATAM Play, that needs to be downloaded before you board the plane so that you can partake in their entertainment during the flight. On their small planes, such as from Lima to Cusco, there are no televisions on the plane, so you will need the app to watch movies, TV shows, the map, etc. This is becoming more and more common on the airlines, so it’s a good idea for every carrier you use to check to see if they have an entertainment app.

2. You will need soles.

Soles is the currency of Peru (written “S/”). Many blogs will say that people in Peru will accept US dollars, which some will, but for most cash transactions they prefer soles. This includes taxi drivers, street vendors, some restaurants, etc. We simply got soles from the ATM at the airport when we landed and a few places thereafter. Currently the exchange rate for soles to dollars is about 3:1, so for every price in soles, simply divide it by 3 and that is about the price in US dollars.

3. Consider taking altitude medicine preemptively.

Cusco is very high, like high enough to cause altitude sickness in most people. We took the standard altitude sickness medication that is recommended by the CDC, Acetazolamide (or acetazolamida in South American countries). We started taking the medicine 2 days before we arrived in Cusco and every day we were there. The CDC provides recommendations for doses and other information here. I tend to metabolize medicine pretty quickly, and found a recent medical article suggesting that a lower dosage than that typically recommended also was effective. So, I actually took approximately 62 mg/twice per day and did not experience any side effects or altitude sickness. In fact, no one in our two traveling families did. The only side effect was that carbonated beverages have a funny aftertaste, that is kind of metallic. However, figure out what medicine and dosage does or does not work for you, as my comments are not medical advice.

If you do decide to take the altitude medicine, be sure the pharmacy gives you the correct medicine. If you buy it in Peru or South America they may try to convince you to buy a Dramamine-type, or other altitude or seasickness-like medicine, so you must be firm that they provide the exact medicine you want.

4. Drink lots of water.

This goes along with warding off altitude sickness. The more water you drink, the less likely you are to experience the effects of the altitude.

5. Do not drink the tap water.

Drink lots of water, but not from the tap. Some of the hotels had signs in the bathroom stating that the water was not safe to drink. We even used bottled water to brush our teeth, and I still ended up with a stomach bug for a day. However, I did drink plenty of fruit juices and lemonades at the restaurants which may have caused my bug, as the waiters finally told me that they were made with “filtered” water (whatever that means), but not bottled water.

6. Take toilet paper.

This is pretty much a given for anytime you travel in South America. It’s just a good idea to always travel with TP, because for some reason TP and toilet seats are often considered optional in South American bathrooms. I keep a plastic lunchbag in my purse or backpack with TP and kleenex. Do it, and you’ll thank me.

7. Take snacks.

We were traveling with teens who are always hungry, so we bring lots of snacks. That was a good thing because quick snacks or food is not always available. And some of our tours were long days where food was scarce and it was good to have a backpack full of snacks to tide us all over. Oh, and restaurants in Peru serve food like restaurants in Colombia…slowly…so, you will first sit down and be served beverages, then the waiter will return to place your order for your meal, then probably many, many minutes will pass before you are served your meal, then they will wait until everyone is finished and clear the table, and you have to ask for the check. It’s a whole process that often takes close to 1.5 or 2 hours.

8. Almost everyone speaks English.

Unlike Colombia where we currently live, nearly everyone we encountered in Peru spoke some English, and they spoke it well. Even the street vendors. Not the taxi drivers typically though.

9. You will need to show your passport often.

Nearly every ticket you purchase or entry you attempt to make requires your passport as identification. If your kids are younger, you can sometimes get a reduced or free pass if you can prove their age with their passport. So, carry it with you, but keep it safe.

10. Not everything is really made from baby alpaca.

We found the vendors in Peru to be lying quite often. They will claim that everything you purchase is “baby alpaca,” even when it clearly is not. So, if you like something, then buy it because you like it, not because of whatever the vendor is claiming. No, it’s not baby alpaca, no, his mother didn’t make it back in her village, no, it’s not a design that only she makes…we heard it all while we were there. And we fell for a lot of it too, even though we should know better living in Colombia.

There was one store located on the main plaza in Cusco that I cannot remember the name of, but I was really impressed by the honesty of the shop owner. They sold bags that are only made in Colombia and when I asked him where the bags in his store were made I was expecting him to say “Peru” and that they were made of “baby alpaca.” However, instead he quickly replied “Colombia,” to which I responded “good answer.” We promptly bought a few items from his shop.

Also, offer what you think the product is worth, no matter what the vendor states the price is, because everything is negotiable. I purchased a backpack for nearly 50% less than the vendor’s original asking price simply because that is all I thought the backpack was worth. You’ll be most happy with your purchase, and have no regrets when you’ve bought a product you liked and paid a price you were willing to pay for it.

11. Every person who offers advice or a photo opportunity is expecting a tip

So, I thought I’d throw one more in for good measure…the women sitting in the plazas wearing typical Peruvian clothes and leading llamas or alpacas or holding baby goats expect a tip if you hold their animal or take a photo with them. And they are clever because they will suddenly just thrust the animal on your child if your kid shows any interest at all in the cute little baby animal. We also had a street art vendor get mad at us because he led us up to an overlook of the city, which at the time just seemed like a friendly thing he was offering to do, and then was mad when we weren’t interested in buying any of his art when we made it to the overlook (even though we had made that clear before he led us). So, do not be surprised if the vendors you encounter on the street are a bit relentless (even more so than in Colombia, and that is really saying something), and everything they are offering comes with a price, even if it seems innocent at the time.

[cryptswahili]

How to succeed in tech: StateZero Labs’ Tazz Gault and Katie Mills share their tips

A research study by The National Center for Women & Information Technology showed that “gender diversity has specific benefits in technology settings,” which could explain why tech companies have started to invest in initiatives that aim to boost the number of female applicants, recruit them in a more effective way, retain them for longer, and give them the opportunity to advance. But is it enough?

Last year, we launched a diversity series aimed at bringing the most inspirational and powerful women in the tech scene to your attention. Today, we’d like you to meet Tazz Gault and Katie Mills, directors and co-founders at StateZero Labs

Tazz Gault, director and co-founder at StateZero Labs

Tazz has spent the majority of her career in brand, strategy and marketing across multiple verticals for corporates and SMEs, including adtech, law, finance, e-commerce and design. She also led the European rollout of Martech accelerator, Collider. Previously establishing her own publishing business, she’s since been on the founding team of 3 startups, primarily focused on market entry strategy. Tazz has now mentored well over 200 startups, primarily in blockchain, AI, adtech, finance, tech-for-good and government. Originally a journalist, she’s now a regular speaker in the tech world, seen at VivaTech, General Assembly, The Business Funding Show and The Corporate Startup Summit. As Co-Founder of StateZero Labs, she’s at the forefront of blockchain technology, challenging its use cases and putting founders first.

What got you interested in technology?

Technology for me has always been about community; about shaping connections and making a difference in society. I’ve always been driven by people and saw a huge opportunity to help shape the impact of technology whilst remaining true to our humanistic needs. Once I realised the need for humanity to still thrive within technology – after all, we still buy from and sell to humans – it was a clear choice for me.

My background is really diverse, and I guess quite unusual for someone now working in tech. In fact, I’m a huge advocate for educating the industry on what’s ‘needed’ to be involved in this space. It’s not just ‘women in STEM’ we’re after – it’s incredible minds that can help craft the impact technology will have on industries for the better.

Growing up, I didn’t sit still and knew what I wanted from a career at a young age. That meant at any available opportunity I was working, creating or building something; I founded my first profit-making business at 18, freelanced my whole way through university, and spent my final year working full time in London, whilst writing my dissertation on my two-hour train commute and getting my degree. It was a huge obstacle for me to learn to accept my age, and to be proud of the fact I’m young but have worked hard to be where I am now.

I learnt quickly to adapt my skills to new environments, which is why I’ve gone from working as a journalist to being on the founding team of three startups, to helping and supporting hundreds of startups in their growth strategy and scale, to founding StateZero with my incredible co-founder Katie.

Did someone ever try to stop you from learning and advancing in your professional life?

I’ve had plenty of the classic experiences, but haven’t we all? I’ve heard the “can’t have a pay rise because you’re younger than other team members”, and I’ve heard the “here’s a new job title to keep you quiet, but we’re not going to give you any training, support or extra pay for the new workload you’re taking on”. I’ve never let it shape me, and I’ve never let it hold me back. It’s only encouraged me to push harder.

A day in Tazz’s life

I am co-founder and director of StateZero Labs, focused primarily on our strategy, brand and marketing. We’re a blockchain lab for startups utilising the technology for enterprise, offering up free cash, community, office space and a bespoke three-month business programme. My co-founder, Katie, is the machine behind all of our operations and programme work.

Of course, no day is ever the same, but is often taken up with planning and executing ideas around the next steps we’ll take as a business. I’m driven by the vision, mission and purpose we’ve created as a brand, and use that to help craft ideas around wellness, inclusion and go-to-market strategy, for both us as a brand and our startups.

We’ve got two key teams in our business – Programme and Marketing – and we all work closely together.

My diverse range of previous experiences allows me to make informed decisions at StateZero Labs. I used to put pressure on myself to conform to what I thought I needed to do and be, through a fear or people questioning my ability. I now realise how lucky I am to be in this industry with such a different professional background, and absolutely love learning from others’ equally diverse experiences. If it wasn’t for that, I wouldn’t have had the drive or confidence to found StateZero with Katie, which is definitely the thing I’m most proud of.

Why aren’t there more women in tech?

I would absolutely love to see more women in tech – of course I would. But, I do think we actually have a wider issue at play here for diversity and inclusion as a whole. Why aren’t there more BAME entrepreneurs, or why do we forget the conversation around age-inclusion?

What advice would you give to women who want a tech career? 

The advice I would give to a woman would be the same as what I would say to a man: you do not need to conform, you just need to be.

Women in STEM

We need men and women in any conversation for change to happen, for diversity in opinion, in mindset and in skills. If more women worked in STEM, just like any other underrepresented group, that’s exactly what we’d see.

  Katie Mills, director and co-founder at StateZero Labs

Katie has spent the past 7 years in the startup ecosystem across the UK, Europe and LatAm. With over 5 years of experience running accelerators across multiple tech verticals including the well-known cybersecurity lab, Cylon, her expertise lie in operations, logistics and business strategy. She has also been a huge champion in changing the status quo when it comes to collaborations between startups and corporates.

She’s been part of over 70 investments into early stage tech companies, with many going on to raise 6 and 7 figure sums, and has worked within a number of industries including government bodies, financial institutions and security. As Co-Founder of StateZero Labs, she’s at the forefront of blockchain technology, challenging its use cases and putting founders first.

What got you interested in technology?

In all honesty, I wasn’t really interested in tech at a young age. My interest came after I left university and I started to work with government and early-stage tech companies in developing countries. For me, the real interest came when I saw how tech can have a real impact on the developing world and how it helped change people’s lives for the better. That’s when I decided that I wanted to be in the tech industry permanently.

I came from a pretty average middle-class family. I was the first to go to University in my family where I studied languages. Like most people in the early stage tech scene, I fell into it after university. My language skills opened up doors abroad which then led to me to working in tech innovations and policy for government in multiple countries in South America. From that point on, all my opportunities came from my network.

Once I left South America and came back to London, I went to a large corporate to set up their in-house innovation strategy and team, seeing innovation from the other side of the fence. After that, I went to the world renowned cyber security accelerator, CyLon, where I was Programme Director and worked with some of the most exciting startups in the cyber world. I was seeing blockchain start to come through due to its security properties and became fascinated by the tech and its potential.

Once I met Tazz, she had also come across blockchain in the adtech/martech space and we decided we wanted to provide a proper platform for early-stage B2B businesses to really harness the potential of blockchain technology, hence the start of StateZero.

Of course, my family have always been my biggest support system and will continue to always be there when I need them.

A day in Katie’s life

So I am currently co-founder of StateZero Labs. We are a dedicated lab for B2B blockchain applications. We provide capital, connections and community to help create the best environment for founders to thrive and businesses to succeed. My role is focused on the business programme we provide to the startups for the 3 months they are with us, and continuing to develop our investor and general community outreach. As well as this I focus on the overall strategy of the business alongside my co-founder Tazz.

Starting StateZero is definitely what I’m most proud of. It’s great that when I speak to the entrepreneurs and founders we support, I can now genuinely speak from a place of understanding having gone the process myself. No-one can ever quite prepare you for the ups and downs of starting your own business.

Why aren’t there more women in tech?

I believe this issue stems from an education level. Coding and general entrepreneurship should be a fundamental part of our academic curriculum. This would then develop skills at a much younger age and provide the knowledge and support that is needed to start young girls thinking about careers in tech. I also believe we need to amplify the discourse around diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, to provide platforms that showcase exceptional talent within the industry, and highlight when individuals are excelling, including women! This would help to promote women in tech, and provide role models for younger women.

It’s great that the discussion around diversity is gaining momentum, however; women have only been in the working environment for the last century and the issue around inequality has been ingrained in society for thousands of years – women have always taken the role of homemaker rather than breadwinner. With this is mind, achieving true diversity and equality in industry is going to take far longer than one century. We have started to move the needle on the discussion but we still have a long way to go before we see a truly equal and diverse workplace.

What advice would you give to women who want a tech career? 

Learn how to harness the skills you gain in everything you do and use those to your advantage. And remember NO just stands for ‘next opportunity’.

Women in STEM

It’s not just about more women in STEM, it’s about proper diversity and inclusivity. If we had that it would undoubtedly lead to further innovations, as with different backgrounds, ethnicities and gender comes a variety of different takes on solutions for both business and world problems.

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“Having more women in management roles can and will create a safe place for other women to flourish”

“The number of women in tech is increasing but the growth path for them is not very lucrative”

How to succeed in tech: Sauce Labs’ Pamela Prosperi gives her tips

Diversity talk: Not everyone wants to be a ‘pioneer’ and be the ‘first female developer’ or ‘first female VP’

How to succeed in tech: CloudBees’ Isabel Muñoz Vilacides shares her tips & tricks

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