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battleangel · 3 months

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💉💊🗑️Addicted To Trash🗑️💊💉

Food scraps take up the most landfill space in the US. Think about that for a moment & process it. As much food insecurity as there is in the US. As many people that die from poverty & from hunger.

The millions of children that face an empty refrigerator & empty pantry every day after school. That don't have money for lunch and don't have access to a free lunch or lunch voucher program.

The parents that skip meals multiple days in a row so that their children can eat.

The sugar sandwiches, cereal with water, knocking on neighbors doors begging for food.

All so Americans that have more than they'll ever need can throw out more than they can ever eat while millions are food insecure and starve within the same country.

Buy loose fruits & vegetables at a local food market, buy food with minimal packaging, only purchase groceries & food items that you actually need & will use & avoid delivery, take out, fast food, fast casual, eating at a sit down restaurant, coffee & donut shops.

Per Google: Food waste accounts for 6% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, food scraps are the number one item sent to landfills in the United States.

Food waste accounts for 22% of municipal waste in the U.S.

We discard more food than any other country, even as the number of people experiencing food insecurity grows.

Food waste, which includes everything from meat and fish to fruit and vegetables, can take anywhere between one month and a year to decompose.

However, food decomposition can take longer in a landfill while releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Americans are addicted & brainwashed. You can literally go days and even weeks as an American during hotter months without encountering air that hasnt been artificially cooled. Brainwashed! Im 42 and my grandparents in rural Georgia that I visited and stayed with for a month every year as a kid didnt have air conditioning. Yet todays modern American life claims it isnt possible yet I did it for a month every year in my youth.

Per Google: Air conditioning, heating & refrigerators are the biggest wasters of energy in American households. The cooling industry is important, but it is also incredibly polluting – accounting for around 10% of global CO2 emissions. That is three times the amount produced by aviation and shipping combined. And as temperatures around the world continue to rise due to climate change, the demand for cooling will increase too.

The average American sets their AC to 68 to 72 degrees which is fucking absurd and ridiculous.

Set air conditioning to 78 to 80 when you are home and 80 when you are asleep and not home.

I set my AC over the summer even during the current heat wave to 80 — I dont have central air in my 1 bedroom apartment, I have wall units in my living room & bedroom.

Use fans, wear light/minimal clothing or go naked inside your home (Ive done this) and drink 64+ ounces of water a day.

The average American keeps thermostat during winter at 72 to 80 degrees which is fucking absurd.

Per Google: Heat and air contributing to nearly half of a home’s energy usage. Today, 90% of American households have air-conditioning. America is addicted to home heating and cooling, consuming more energy for air-conditioning than the rest of the world combined.

Keep thermostat during cold months at 68 degrees. Layer clothing and wear blankets inside.

Per Google: In the same report, the I.E.A. predicted that worldwide energy use by air-conditioners would triple by 2050, “requiring new electricity capacity the equivalent to the combined electricity capacity of the United States, the E.U. and Japan today.”

The number of global cooling devices is estimated to increase from 3.6 billion to 9.5 billion by 2050, according to a report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the IEA.

Without radical changes to the cooling industry, HFC emissions are projected to contribute warming equivalent to 20% of CO2 output in 2050, the UNEP report warns.

However, some say that refrigeration could be the number one way to reduce carbon emissions.

Per Google: Much of the world’s recent growth in cooling capability has been an adaptive response to global warming. The problem is self-perpetuating, because the electricity that refrigerators and air-conditioners run on is mostly generated by burning fossil fuels.

Part of the problem with refrigerants, however, is that much of the harm they cause is after we as consumers have finished using them. It occurs out of sight, and so largely out of mind.

Roughly 90% of refrigerant emissions occur at equipment’s end of life, according to Project Drawdown, a nonprofit that analyses climate solutions.

The most common HFC found in domestic fridges is HFC-134a, which has a global warming potential 3,400 times that of carbon dioxide. A typical fridge can contain between 0.05kg and 0.25kg of refrigerant, which if it leaks into the environment, the resulting emissions would be equivalent to driving 675km-3,427km (420-2,130 miles) in an average family-sized car.

Refrigerators are responsible for about 4% of a home's emissions, or 89 kg of CO2 per year.

The correlation between growth in efficiency and growth in consumption is not accidental.

Similarly to air conditioning & heating, if you've noticed a trend, just setting the temperature a few degrees higher/lower can make an extremely significant difference in terms of energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions & your contributions to climate change.

Do people care enough to change their respective thermostats just a few degrees?

Set your refrigerator to between 35 and 38°F, and your freezer to between 0 and 5°F.

A refrigerator that's 10°F colder can use up to 25% more energy.

Ironically, as climate change progresses further, our home heating and cooling needs will continue to increase in order to insulate us from extreme weather.

"Ironically" or by design?

Home heating is the single largest source of power consumption in the home, and air-conditioning is the third.

Further, air conditioning in the U.S. accounts for 5% of total energy consumption annually, and releases approximately 100 million tons of carbon dioxide into the air.

When we asked Americans whether they program or adjust their home thermostats before they leave the house, an overwhelming majority (73%) said they do not.

The solution to so much environmental damage caused by Americans ridiculously blasting their central AC & heat is right in front of their faces and is blindingly obvious yet the mindless ecocide continues.

Why? Because you don't want to be slightly unfuckingcomfortable?

Layered clothing + blankets & lower setting central heat = Winter

Lighter minimal clothing + fans + higher setting central air = Summer

It IS that easy.

I do it every summer & winter in my 1 bedroom apartment.

Why don't 73% of Americans?

Because they don't fucking feel like it, that's why.

Avoid disposable products & avoid single use products.

Avoid ordering delivery & takeout & avoid buying food & drinks at restaurants, fast casual, fast food as it produces single use containers, cups, straws, utensils, napkins.

Avoid food packaging.

If you buy prepackaged snacks, consider making them yourselves — homemade granola bars, pop tarts, trail mix recipes, etc. can easily be found on Pinterest.

•Replace plastic water bottles with water filter + stainless steel thermos bottle. •Buy items with less packaging. •Purchase reusable containers. •Minimalism — buy needs only, not wants. •Repair instead of replace items. •Buy refurbished tech & electronic devices. •Go paperless - paper accounts for 40% of landfills in the US - 40 fucking percent!

Makeup wipes take 100 years to decompose.

Stop using make up wipes & use water, soap & a face towel instead.

Clothes can take up to 40 years to decompose!

Stop buying new clothes.

Buy used clothes only when needed from thrift shops, consignment shops, Goodwill, online thrift shops, Depop, Mercari, Poshmark.

The micro mininskirt I am wearing now is from Wet Seal and I got it when I was 17 over 25 years ago.

Outside of a missing button, it is good as new and I wear it all the time.

Stop with fast fashion.

Stop buying Shein, Fashion Nova, Romwe, Zaful. Stop going to the mall. Stop buying Forever 21 and H&M. Stop going to department stores. Stop buying Macys. Stop shopping at outlets. Stop buying from Nordstrom Rack. Stop buying clothes on Wish & Amazon.

Use and reuse the clothes you already have.

When they are no longer wearable, buy used clothes only — never new — from a thrift shop, consigment store, Goodwill or Depop, Poshmark or Mercari.

Stop buying new clothes!

Batteries can contaminate soil indefinitely -- use rechargeable batteries.

Sanitary pads are made of plastic & can take up to 800 years to decompose. 800 years!

Replace sanitary pads with period underwear (I use Proof) with ob tampons without applicators (what I do) or period cups with a stem to remove & insert (boil & sterilize after each cycle) or menstrual discs.

Pads & plastic tampon applicators have toxins, chemicals & pesticides that have been proven to cause excessive menstrual bleeding (heavy periods since 11 stopped when I switched from Always pads & Tampax tampons with plastic applicators to Proof Period Underwear & ob tampons without applicators), uterine cancer, fibroids, tumors & other reproductive issues.

Washer machines are also a problem.

Dryer sheets arent biodegradable — stop using them.

Doing laundry in a washer machine releases microplastics into the environment which ends up endangering, harming & killing oceanic creatures and polluting the ocean.

Handwash clothes when you can.

Do not own a washer and dryer as you will be encouraged to wash laundry more due to it conveniently being located inside your home.

Instead, opt for a living space without a washer and dryer (like my 1 bedroom apartment that Ive lived in for 10 years).

Limit trips to the laundromat to once a month or once every other month. Rewear clothing.

You dont have to “throw away clothes as dirty” after one use.

If it isnt stained or smelling, rewear it repeatedly.

Only go to the laundromat when you are out of clean clothes to wear.

I go about once a month to every two months.

If you already have a washer and dryer in your home, limit your use of them as much as possible.

Disposable diapers take 500 years to decompose.

500 fucking years.

Use cloth diapers.

Per Google: Yard waste is one of the top ten waste items in US landfills.

Per Google:

By weight, grass is the biggest component of yard waste, averaging half of all yard waste.

Leaves and brush each provide one quarter.

Either dont have a yard & dont live in a house as living in a house is itself wasteful, a climate change driver & overconsuming energy to simply even heat & cool such a large space.

Or if for some bizarre reason you feel you "need" a house or if you already own a house with a yard, do the following per junkloggers.com: When you mow, “grasscycle” by leaving grass clippings on your lawn instead of bagging then. The clippings will return nutrients to the soil instead of taking up space in landfills. Donate healthy plants that you want to replace to community gardens, parks and schools. Using recycled materials such as compost and recycled hardwood mulch help remove yard waste from landfills and reduces the “footprint” of your own landscape.

Follow the 5 Rs: •Refuse: Maximalism, consumerism, materialism & overconsumption, FOMO, sales & clearances, shiny new toy syndrome, shopping to impress others, trends, advertising that has intentional hypnotic messaging, includes brainwashing tactics, seductive messaging, endless repetition, psyops elements, psychological warfare to buy what they are advertising & selling. •Reuse: What you already have. •Reduce: What you buy & use therefore you will have less to throw away and recycle. •Repurpose: Fix broken glasses like I did, dont buy a new pair. I just bought a glasses repair kit for a few dollars versus wasting money on a new frame, new lenses & the fuel that would have been wasted to deliver the new pair of glasses to me. Repurpose gift bags & use reusable grocery bags as totes. Reuse junk mail and newspaper as gift wrap. •Recycle: Aluminum is indefinitely repurposable but takes 800 years to biodegrade. Wash out containers, check recycling numbers, separate items. Recycling uses oil!

Keep in mind that Exxon and the oil industry relentlessly promoted recycling before it became ubiquitious because oil is needed to recyle.

Recycling uses a huge amount of energy and is itself a contributor to climate change.

Its important to do all five Rs.

Dont just mindlessly buy use throw away recycle like big oil and capitalism endlessly brainwash you to do. All those times that you threw trash away as a kid in school, did you ever think where it was going? All those times your dad took the trash out and left it by the curb when you were young, did you ever think about where that trash was going? Did you ever think about landfills? Oceanic pollution & waste? Air pollution & air quality? Non biodegradable waste? Greenhouse gas emissions? Methane gas emissions? Landfills burning? Mountains of trash? Ofcourse not. If youre American, it was, out of sight out of mind. Im 42. When I was in school playing sports, it was throw out the empty plastic Gatorade bottle and back to softball practice. Back to track practice. Throw away trash, return lunch tray, on to my next class. Mindless. Brainwashed. Addicted to trash. Air quality near landfills is also poor and can be hazardous to humans and wildlife. The unwelcome sights, sounds, and smells of landfills make life unpleasant for nearby residents and reduce the land’s purpose. Overfull landfills may require clearing arable land and forests to create more room. Mindless. Brainwashed. Addicted to trash.

A plastic straw takes 400 years to decompose.

Did you ever think about that on your birthday at the McDonalds playground as a child as you sipped on your Hi-C Orange from your plastic straw?

Programmed.

Plastic wrap takes 1000 years to decompose.

Do you think about the amount of plastic used to wrap bottled water, packaged items, consumer goods? Or do you buy, consume, use, throw away?

Mind controlled.

Ziploc bags take 1000 years to decompose. Did you think about that as a kid in the cafeteria when you removed the PB&J sandwich that your mother made for you every day?

Brainwashed.

Stop vacationing - airplanes, cruises & automobiles are enormous drivers of climate change. Stay local - go to a library, state fair, amusement park, carnival, museum, science center, have a staycation - movie marathon at home etc, take a local class - dancing, pottery, painting, etc., visit local farms & parks.

Deprogram yourself from the belief that you need to take annual vacations, summer trips, tropical vacations, exotic vacations or that you “need to get away” —

Get away from what?

Zombified.

Avoid driving as much as you can. Automobiles and the fossil fuels to drive them are a huge contributor to climate change. Wherever possible, do not drive and use as minimal gas as you can. Walk, ride your bike or a scooter, skateboard, roller skate or rollerblade or take public transportation where available if you have to use a car try to carpool or rideshare. Question if you really have to go wherever youre driving and is it worth the additional contributions youre making to climate change.

Can you recreate wherever youre going at home? Can you watch the sporting event on TV, stream the concert, watch the movie when it releases to VOD? Do you need to meet up in person or can you do a video call on Twitch or Whatsapp if they are not a walkable distance from you? Can you cook instead of eating out? Can you take an online class vs driving to the class? Can you walk to a local food market vs driving to a grocery chain or big box retail store?

If you dont need to drive where youre going, dont drive.

There are millions of cars on the roads in America every day contributing endlessly to climate change so if you dont have to contribute dont and minimize your contributions as much as possible. If you can sell or donate your car then do so. If you live in an area with minimal public transportation, then drive it as little as possible.

Stop going out to just go out or socialize or be seen as its pointless & unnecessary.

Do your hair yourself and/or cut your hair off (I shave my head bald every 3 to 6 months) & stop driving to the hair salon.

Shave your eyebrows (what I do) and stop driving to the nail salon to get eyebrows waxed or threaded or stop shaping your eyebrows.

Stop painting your nails (what I do) or paint them yourself and stop driving to the nail salon.

Stop buying new stuff and stop driving to the mall.

Stop eating out and stop driving to restaurants.

Stop getting massages and stop going to massage parlors.

Go paperless wherever you can and stop going to the post office.

Stop going to bars and nightclubs, its pointless & a waste of time.

Eliminate bars, nightclubs, shopping malls, restaurants, movie theaters, hair salons, nail salons, massage parlors, post office, grocery stores, big box retail from your life and that should minimize the driving you do.

Dont have children.

By far, human beings are the biggest contributors to climate change so why would you ever willingly produce one (or more than one) given the amount of ecological destruction & climate change humans have already caused?

If everyone avoided having children, we could voluntarily make ourselves go extinct and save planet earth vs the current trajectory of the earth being inhabitable within 100 years and then humanity colonizing Mars and then other planets then destroying those planets in a few thousand years then moving on to the next.

Wash rinse repeat. Stop the cycle.

People are financially rewarded for ecocidal practices so this wont stop so we need to voluntarily stop ourselves and stop reproducing and stop endlessly propagating our species — human — that has been responsible for over 75k animal species going extinct, the destruction of the ozone layer, climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, endless landfills, deforestation, oceanic & air pollution, etc.

Leather shoes & rubber leather soles take 50 to 80 years to decompose.

Buy flats and wear them until they are unusable. Once that occurs, buy new flats.

You should only be doing this once every few years like I am.

If you stand at work, buy high quality sneakers and only replace when they are breaking down.

I havent bought shoes in over five years & sneakers in over ten years.

Cut hair off like I do and stop using any hair products.

I shave my head bald every 3 months and do not do any hair maintenance. I dont use shampoo, conditioner, grease, oil, moisturizer, hair wraps, brushes, etc and as you can see my hair is perfectly fine.

Buy refurbished tech & electronic devices.

Dont ever buy new.

Look up cobalt mines in Congo and how the materials to make batteries for cell phones, EVs, TVs etc (cobalt) is causing a genocide in Congo as it is the only country that has this mineral so Apple, Samsung, Tesla etc desperately need it for their devices.

Look up the warlords fighting over these mines and the civilians being murdered as a result.

Look up the conditions of the cobalt mines — they employ women and children, no protective gear is issued despite them working in underground mines, no labor laws so they are working 12 to 16 plus hour shifts up to seven days a week exposed to dangerous conditions, toxins, chemicals with no protective gear, clothing or eyewear, they are worked like absolute slaves and are dying in these mines.

They are literally dying for your pink iPhone.

Fuck IKEA. Stop buying furniture to impress people who don't give a fuck if you live or die much less what your fucking furniture looks like.

Per Google: Most furniture is made of non biodegradable & non recyclable materials like treated wood that can't be recycled.

It takes treated wood years to decompose, and any synthetic fabrics from covers or cushions also take a long time to break down.

A polyurethane seat cushion will take up to 1,000 years to decompose.

Only replace furniture if it is broken beyond the point of repair.

In ten years of living in my 1 bedroom apartment, I have only purchased furniture once.

Dont purchase furniture to impress people, for entertaining purposes, to keep up with your social circle, to flex.

Brainwashed. Mindless. Addicted to trash. Consumerist.

Overconsumption. Materialistic. Out of sight, out of mind.

Who cares if we destroy earth, we're colonizing Mars.

An 80 year human life is worth more than 75k extinct animal species and is worth thousands of tons of plastic that will take hundreds of years to break down in landfills and 6 football fields worth of forests being destroyed via deforestation.

Speciesism is cool as long as its humans being valued among all other species on the planet and even the planet itself.

Ecocide is cool. Environmental damage is whatever.

The destruction of the environment is just part of my brat girl summer.

Has anyone seen MaXXXine?

Who are the greys, Reptilians, minders & keepers?

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choicesjunechallenge · 1 year

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Choices June Challenge Prompts

Nature

Vacation | Staycation

Hike | Walk (or run)

Ski | Skate (ice or roller)

Boating | Fishing

Cycle | Surf

Garden | Forest

Beach | Mountain

Sunshine | Rain

Honeysuckle | Rose (any flower)

Long days | Long nights

Summer | Winter

Food

Berries | Lemon

Watermelon | Tomato

Pineapple | Peach

Cook | Bake

Picnic | Gala

Cupcake | Donut

Ice cream | Chocolate

Salad | Cake

Cocktails | Mocktails

Folklore

Midsummer night's dream | Fairies

Zodiac signs | Birthstones

Romance | Fantasy

Myths | Superstitions

Stories | Poems

Love | Loathing

Happenings

Proposals | Weddings

Global Day of Parents | Children's Day

World Environment Day | Solstice (summer or winter)

Father's Day | Juneteenth

International Yoga Day | National OOTD Day

World Music Day | Social Media Day

National Selfie Day | National Kissing Day

Pride Month | Pet Appreciation Week

For national or world days, the fanwork doesn't have to focus on the day itself; the theme of that day or celebration will be enough.

Check out the submission guidelines here.

#playchoices #choices monthly challenge #choices fanfiction #choices fanfics #choices fanart

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pjunicornart · 9 months

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Okay sooo ummmm I've been working on something in the background.

So like, I've been working on a Meet the Robinsons AU idea that I plan on making a ton of content for in the background, I even have some art for it already. However, I wanna see if people would be interested in it... so I'm gonna describe the main players of the AU and answer some questions here in this post because I've just been DYING to info dump about this! Okay, let's start with...

The explanation of everything! What even is this AU I'm working on? It'll be called "Lazy Days." Essentially, this is an AU where the Robinson family stays in their comfy clothes and bedheads all day while drinking tea and/or coffee and binging junk food while watching movies... to name a few activities. My vision for this AU is a super cozy and chill vibe. Sweaters, socks, sweatpants, sleep shorts, donuts, whipped cream cans, coffee mugs, pizza, lo-fi, and more await in this AU!

What are some key differences? Besides the comfy lounge wear? Well, for one, Neil and Franny have more kids. Wilbur is still the eldest, he just has three little siblings now! One of which is adopted! I'll tell you more about them later on in this post. As for another key difference? Neil is still a super genius and everything, however, all of his inventions have a noticeably more... cozy, aesthetic feel. All I'm saying is, Carl looks REAL different in this AU.

Will there be a story? Meh... I'm still debating that. For now, it's just kind of a thing I entertain when I want to/am prompted to. If it were to have a story, it would probably focus on Wilbur and his sibs.

What did you mean by the "main players?" Just what I what refer to as the "core" members of the family. So, Neil and Fran, plus their four kids: Wilbur, Freddie, Mazie, and Leo. Speaking of...

Cornelius 42 years old. Summary: Caffeine Junkie, Sleepyhead, Scatterbrain Owner of his own engineering company, and a pretty chill one at that. He baffles others in his field because on the surface, he seems to not be all there - his choice to show up to important meetings and talks in sweatpants doesn't exactly help with that assumption. However, nobody can deny his amazing intellect, even if it at first glance it seems buried under all the goofball-ness.

Franny 41 years old. Summary: Intense, Mama Bear, Prideful A global phenomenon for her music featuring her own frog band! She's made up her brand from the fact that she's the only musician in the world right now who makes music using little amphibians who miraculously learned how to walk and talk. Besides music, Franny also adores everything about her husband.

Wilbur 16 years old. Summary: Sheepish, Easily Bored, Bookworm When he's not sneaking snacks from the kitchen in the middle of the night, he's usually curled up in a chair reading the book he recently checked out from the local library. His parents are surprised just how much he mellowed out compared to three years ago. That being said... ADHD doesn't magically go away after you grow up a little.

Freddie 13 years old. Summary: Old Soul, Green Thumb, Foodie She was adopted into the family two years after Wilbur was born. It was a circumstance of her father not being able to take care of her at the time. She's the plant person of the family, opting to spend her days taking care of her little garden in the backyard. Which includes fresh produce!

Mazie 10 years old. Summary: Weirdo, Hypersensitive, Pouty She's absolutely OBSESSED with cryptids. Bigfoot, Night Crawlers, Aliens, Mothman... you name it, she probably knows a whole book's worth of information about it. Hell, she'll even watch cryptid adjacent stuff. For example, kaiju movies. Her ultimate dream is to see the Loch Ness Monster. Or Bigfoot. Or aliens. Or any cryptid.

Leo 3 years old. Summary: Non-Verbal, Picky, Loner Leo is the only one who takes after his father, sharing his blonde hair. Which couldn't have worked out better! You see, after Leo was born, Franny went on a massive world tour. So Neil was the one taking care of him during his early years, and so Leo got very attached to his daddy. Wherever Neil goes, Leo follows. He's very fussy and uncooperative if Neil is away at work or just out for groceries.

I'm super curious to see your thoughts on this, if any. I'm gonna make stuff for this regardless, but I still want to start some conversations! Ask box is always open! THIS POST HAS A SISTER POST NOW! This one has images! :o Here it is -> Lazy Days Character Busts.

#rosey rambles #info dump #lazy days #meet the robinsons #meet the robinsons au #cornelius robinson #lewis robinson #franny robinson #wilbur robinson

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strawberryvanillablast · 2 years

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JJBA OCS

Name: Jodha Joshi (JoJo)

Birthday: June 25th, 2040

Age: 18

Blood Type: AB

Height: 149 cm

History: Granddaughter of the elusive Giorno Giovanna, she is ready to be a force of good by becoming an intrepid reporter. Interning at the Global Dot News in Boston, she enters a new world that is filled with dark secrets, with some of those secrets tying back to her own grandfather's days in Passione.

Personality: A bubbly ray of sunshine, she's an extrovert through and through. She's fun-loving, excitable, and oftentimes a bit of a sneaky, cunning gal. But she's also a force to be reckoned with whenever the time is right.

Stand Name: Sweet Donuts

Stand Power: It can use the vibrations of nearby sounds to induce a healing factor similar to that of a cat's purr

Name: Joy Joshi

Birthday: August 14th, 2073

Age: 18

Blood Type: AB

Height: 164 cm

History: The son of Jodha Joshi, he's accepted into the college of his dreams. His wishes of wanting to live a nice college life get dashed in spades when an old enemy of the past decides to threaten the people he loves, including his family!

Personality: Somewhat opposite to his mother, he's an introverted, shy guy who doesn't want to worry his mom so much. But reserved, diffident, and stoic he might appear to be, he's still a softie at heart, just like his momma!

Stand Name: Perfume

Stand Power: Can use the power of healing flowers to heal wounds

Alli’s OC Creator!｜Picrew

#jojo bizarre adventure #jojo no kimyō na bōken #jojo kimyou na bouken #jojo's bizzare adventure #jojo's bizarre adventure #jojo oc #jjba oc #jodha joshi #joy joshi

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187days · 1 year

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Day Four

It was the first day of school for our students!

And I was, in fact, ready for it.

It went by REALLY quickly, and my throat is super sore from projecting my voice to speak over freshmen for the first time in several months, but it was awesome. I mean, it started with me spilling some of the coffee I got in the main office (a local coffee shop brought us coffee and donuts, how nice is that?!?!), but I managed not to spill it on my clothes, so that did not stop the awesomeness.

Those of you who've followed my blog for a while know that my schedule went from A-B block to semester block three years ago, and now we're trying something new with freshmen: half block, year-long classes. They also renamed World Cultures to Global Studies so it matches with tenth grade American Studies, which, hey, that's cool.

So this is what my schedule looks like:

Block 1: Prep

Block 2A: Global Studies (23 students)

Block 2B: Global Studies (22 students)

Advisory/Flex: (16 students in advisory, which meets on Mondays; flex- as the same suggest- varies everyday)

Block 3: APGOV (12 students)- my lunch is during this block, too

Block 4A: Global Studies (21 students)

Block 4B: Global Studies (22 students)

I don't have an opinion about the half blocks yet, really, but I'm sure I'll form one quickly. I'm pretty confident I can teach that course in any schedule I'm told to teach it in, though. It's super adaptable by design.

Today didn't have a typical schedule since there are first day things that had to be done. Students went to their advisories first so that they could get all the start of school paperwork, their chromebooks, etc... and there were two twenty-ish minute class meetings (one for 10th and 12th grade, one for 9th and 11th; my advisees are ninth graders this year) so The Principal could welcome everyone to the new school year, go over changes since last year and introduce new staff, and discuss major behavioral expectations. After that, students went to their classes, but each block was about ten minutes shorter than normal.

With my ninth graders, I did introductions, went over my course guide, and shared what I expect of them as students. Their assignment is to write me an email to tell me what they expect of me as their teacher, and what they expect of themselves in the class. I started doing that a few years ago and have kept doing it because it gives me some great insights.

In APGOV, I asked students why they'd chosen to take the course (answers ranged from "I'm passionate about politics" to "Ehh, it fit in my schedule"), talked about why I'd chosen to teach it and what they can expect from it (and from me). Lastly, I had them take the Pew Research Political Typology Quiz and share their results with me. We'll do more with that next class, but it's just fascinating for me to learn the different viewpoints of my students.

At the end of the day, I made sure I was squared away for tomorrow, which took longer than I thought it would because I kept remembering stuff I wanted to get done. But I left around 3:45, high-fived Mrs. T on the way out, that's a wrap on the first day!

#teaching #teacher #teachblr #edublr #education #coffee coffee coffee #the principal #Mrs. T #Dean 2 #day four #high school #social studies

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agentnico · 1 year

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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) Review

There really is something truly amusingly spectacular in witnessing Keanu shooting baddies whilst doing car donuts next to the Arc de Triomphe. It’s almost like an action parody, yet still super badass.

Plot: With the price on his head ever increasing, legendary hit man John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Japan to Berlin.

Who would’ve thought back in 2014 that this little action flick about an ex-hitman coming out of retirement after some silly buggers shoot and kill his dog starring lovely Hollywood star Keanu Reeves would span such a major scale combat franchise that’s now on its fourth instalment, with multiple spin-offs on the way too. All this over a puppy?? Well, pet-lovers, John Wick and studio execs would aim to disagree, so here we are with Chapter 4.

Look, straight away I can say if you enjoyed the previous instalments you’ll enjoy this one too. It’s more of the same, only bigger and grander. Indeed the action sequences are all nothing short of superb, with Wick despatching enemies in a lethally balletic style, very much showing inspiration of Bruce Lee in the fight choreography. It’s all really impressive and is very much a commendation for director Chad Stahelski and his team for constantly finding more and more creative ways of filming straight up mass murder. That seems like a very peculiar observation to make yet here I am. It’s true though, from the long takes to the real-life stunts, this movie looks and feels at times like a video game. There’s even a uniquely stunning scene involving a battle-weary Wick charging from room to room through an abandoned decaying building with the camera tracking his progress in a long, unbroken shot from overhead/bird’s-eye-view as he guns down attacker after attacker using an incendiary rounds shotgun. It’s mad and great! However for all the amazing ground-breaking fighting shots this movie does suffer heavily from being too bloated and excessive. With the meandering runtime of nearly 3 hours, there’s a lot action that does get repetitive. There’s only so many creative ways you can headshot kill someone, you know?

The story too suffers from, well, not being there. Look, the original John Wick had the simple yet brilliant premise of the guy getting revenge for his killed puppy. It was bizarre yet perfectly apt for the character of Wick. However since then the sequels have all been revealing this crazy assassins world involving the High Table that everyone follows, as well as the various rules and codes that these assassins follow. And also that minor factor that whenever there’s a massive fight out in the open, regular people walking by act completely unaffected by all this and continue going by their regular day-to-day. So anyway, it was a very interesting world that was delivered in all its wonderful neo noir style, however by the fourth time around it’s kind of become the same thing again, has it on? Wasn’t John going after the High Table in the last one? And also he had a high price for his head in the last film, and same here, so again, the movie fails to have that feeling of freshness outside of some of its action sequences.

In terms of the cast, both old and new are great. Keanu Reeves lives and breaths John Wick, and also the fact that he throws himself into all these stunts is worth all the praise and more. However slight knit-pick - his character doesn’t have that much dialogue in this one, and I am totally okay with that as I imagine John Wick is not a man of many words. That being said when he does speak, most often all he says is “Yeah” in a very brooding voice. Look, say it once, you’re cool. Say it twice, we get it, you’re a badass Mr Wick. Say it thrice, alright, we get the point. Fourth time? Okay, now it’s just stupid. John Wick says “Yeah” so much I was half expecting Alex Winter to show up and them together scream “EXCELLENT!”. As for the rest of the cast, both Ian McShane and Laurence Fishburne return and bring the respectful gravitas to their element as one can expect. Lance Reddick is always nice to see, and it’s a shame to hear of his recent passing, yet his role in this movie is ironically apt to work as a tribute towards him and his legacy. As for new cast members, the likes of Hiroyuki Sanada, Clancy Brown, Scott Adkins, Shamier Anderson and Rina Sawayama all are given great characters to work with that fit in smoothly into this universe. But special shout out to Pennywise himself Bill Skarsgard! What a great villain! He was an absolute a**hole from beginning to end and I loved it! He even had a French accent and all which tied it all nicely into a neat bow. He was such a bastard and made for a memorable baddie.

Donnie Yen was awesome. End of paragraph.

The musical score and soundtrack was surprisingly impactful and accompanied the action and on-screen events superbly. Like more so than the previous films the music here really amplified the entire experience, so thought I’d mention it.

Overall John Wick: Chapter 4 features a lot of great fighting sequences, a host of old and new great characters and is probably the best of the John Wick sequels (first movie is still the best). However it is also a movie that is starting to show this series’ wrinkles, as such signifying that maybe its time to end John Wick and his killings. You’ve had four solid films, leave it whilst it is still on a high. Donnie Yen was awesome though, did I already mention that?

Overall score: 7/10

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How Eternal Blue launched Spiritbox into a “surreal simulation” of heavy metal stardom

It’s been a year since Spiritbox released their genre-defining debut album, Eternal Blue, and vocalist Courtney LaPlante and guitarist Mike Stringer have barely been able to process every milestone that they’ve reached in just 12 months. Who could blame them?

Spiritbox are visibly exhausted — sighing, barely able to keep their eyes open after a year that’s felt like a blur. When the band are faced with endless days of rehearsal, performing and human engagement, they have no choice but to approach everything with a tunnel vision-like focus to accomplish every enormous task that comes their way. At the moment, Spiritbox are backstage at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center arena supporting heavy-metal mainstays Ghost and Mastodon — playing to some of the largest crowds they’ve ever seen in their career on yet another high-profile tour. LaPlante has barely finished her first coffee of the day, knowing all too well that she has a gigantic day ahead of her, and immediately apologizes if she’s a little more “unenthusiastic than usual.” Currently, she’s on semi-vocal rest to conserve her voice for what is sure to be a high-intensity set, and not to mention she’ll be pulling double duty supplying her signature angelic vocals coupled with earth-shattering screams. “Usually you can’t get me to shut up, so Mike might talk a little more than me today,” LaPlante jokes over Zoom from a green room in Providence, Rhode Island. It’s not often that a group that solely existed on the internet is now tasked with putting on full-scale production shows to thousands of fans, especially on a first album cycle. While they are eternally grateful for these massive opportunities, Spiritbox can’t help but feel as if they’re immersed in a “surreal simulation.”

Because they are indeed just beginning their career, the rapid rise of Spiritbox has found LaPlante and Stringer, who are both married, at a crossroads. The last 12 months since the release of Eternal Blue have left the couple to ponder the question of dropping everything back home in their relatively isolated region of Canada and making the move to the U.S. to have some form of proper functionality in what they can only describe as a “logistical nightmare.” “Do we want to keep spending all of our money on Airbnbs and hotels to be in Los Angeles, or do we just move down here? We barely see our own home and are pretty much down in LA because that’s where most of where everything we enjoy resides now,” LaPlante candidly admits.

Since their inception in 2017, the Canadian metal outfit found near-instant online fame by breathing fresh air into heavy music with two successful EPs and a plethora of singles. By 2020, they were primed to hit the tour circuit, eventually enlisting their now-current drummer Zev Rosenberg to round out the lineup just days before hitting the road (with bassist Josh Gilbert joining later in 2022). But plans, of course, changed due to the pandemic. Spiritbox were not only forced to cancel their tour dates, with just two weeks of shows under their belt at the time — they also faced a series of setbacks when it came to getting studio time to work on what would become their debut album, Eternal Blue.

Remarkably, the sheer intensity of a global health crisis didn’t slow any momentum that the band were building at the time. In fact, it bred even more hype and anticipation for the band’s return to the stage and the next collection of songs. In July 2020, Spiritbox released their breakout single “Holy Roller,” which cemented the relatively online-based group into the category of chart-topping radio metal act and eventually secured them a No. 1 spot on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal radio station. When it came time to hunker down and create Eternal Blue, expectations couldn’t be higher within the music industry, their fanbase and even internally. “First of all, it was too much hype. There were really big shoes to fill, which were our own shoes,” LaPlante declares. In short, it was very fulfilling and also very stressful.

Following the release of the album in September 2021, Spiritbox played just about every major rock festival in North America, sharing the stage with everyone from nü-metal royalty Limp Bizkit and Bring Me The Horizon to acclaimed post-hardcore innovators Underoath, gaining immeasurable wisdom along the way from their musical peers and even their early influences. They “were sponges,” Stringer says proudly.

“As opening band people, we all know what is so annoying about younger opening bands and the pet peeves. We are super self-aware of not disturbing anyone and not speaking unless spoken to,” LaPlante laughs. “As the headlining band, you have to be able to gently bully your opening bands to become better bands, and those guys definitely gave us tons of advice.” Underoath, she says, were the most approachable, though.

In the busy year that has passed since the release of Eternal Blue, the album has already been lauded as a classic among a wide range of musical communities, and anytime the band play a live show, it already feels like they’re playing a set of “greatest hits.” This is impressive and remarkably rare for a band with just one-full length under their belt, but not surprising due to the fact that the album was created meticulously to ensure cohesion and avoid filler that can plague larger bodies of work. Ultimately, Spiritbox wrote a timeless record that embodies the best aspects of modern technical metal while diving deep into areas of raw emotional depth that tackles subjects ranging from losing loved ones (“Constance”) to religious extremism (“Holy Roller”), juxtaposed with LaPlante’s impassioned vocals. Even the most outspoken metal gatekeepers can’t deny the allure of all that and their infectious hooks.

“It’s always been a goal for the band that people can use as a gateway into this genre,” Stringer says proudly, reflecting on the band’s accessibility. LaPlante, with perfect comedic timing, adds, “We will be your college girlfriend that teaches you how to iron your clothes and takes you from being a baby to an adult. Then you break her heart and leave her for the girl at your new job, and that’s OK, but she helped you iron your shirts — that’s who I’ll be.”

Eternal Blue doesn’t sound like a product of the era it came out in, and it wouldn’t be wrong to assume that this record will continue to be revered for decades to come due to its groundbreaking nature. On Eternal Blue, Spiritbox expertly pair everything from downtuned guitars that reflect the sonic palettes of djent and extreme metal while diving into atmospheric territory that harks back to classic Deftones — plus dystopian synth textures that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Nine Inch Nails or Bring Me The Horizon record. Much like Bring Me The Horizon, who the band describe as “fearless,” Spiritbox will likely be under a microscope going forward to see how they’ll shape and inform the next generation of metal artists. Stringer is quick to point out that “a lot of the album was written out of frustration and uncertainty.” “On one hand, it was devastating to keep delaying everything, but it also allowed us to have more of an honest perspective of what we were bringing to the table with the sequencing of the record, the feel and how it would look,” he explains.

While Eternal Blue is loaded with intensity and heaviness, there’s still a palpable, uplifting element to the music thanks to the inclusion of anthemic choruses on nearly every track. But Stringer’s interpretation of it is quite different: To him, it’s a “sad record.” While sonically the record transcends the time of its release, Stringer wonders: Will it always be dubbed as “a pandemic record”?

Despite that lingering question, one thing is for certain: They did exactly what they wanted to with the album, and it’s paid off. While the band couldn’t avoid the impending hype and anticipation, LaPlante humbly admits that they were not at all prepared for how in demand the record would be. “That’s the craziest thing about this band — it was all just a guessing game and projections,” Stringer says. “There’s no real way of knowing when everything is shut down and you can’t play shows.”

Almost an hour into our chat with the band, it’s clear that LaPlante and Stringer are beginning to make sense of their whirlwind year a little more and are able to reflect on the growth opportunities they’ve experienced not only musically but personally. For LaPlante and Stringer, their marriage is a driving force behind Spiritbox, with Stringer saying,” I feel like Courtney and I’s relationship is like hitting the lottery. This is what we have been working toward for so long. A lot of guys or women in bands have to leave their significant other, and it’s difficult.” LaPlante nods in agreement while Stringer elaborates: “We’ve been playing music together for longer than a decade at this point, and the fact that we can [still] do this together is incredible and is the best of everything. I couldn’t imagine doing it without her.”

While LaPlante and Stringer’s relationship couldn’t be stronger, the inner-band dynamic has also grown, with an increasing sense of camaraderie felt between the other members as a whole. “We are able to be a band and be in each other’s presence for more than a week now. We would really only see each other for a couple of days here and there every month or two to do fly-in dates, rehearse or do festivals. With [bassist] Josh [Gilbert] coming into the band, too, it’s starting to feel like we are a band who knows each other and understands everyone’s day to day and boundaries,” Stringer reports excitedly. This past May, the band’s original bassist Bill Crook departed the band amicably, which led them to enlist Gilbert. It’s a position that seems to be the perfect fit due to his longstanding history and experience touring the world in previous musical projects. LaPlante agrees: “He’s not only such an incredible musician, but we really appreciate the wisdom of someone who has done this for so long. He knows what he’s doing, and it’s nice having someone around who can reassure you that you are making those benchmarks and not crazy for wanting everything to be perfect.”

Perfectionism, after all, is a central theme for Spiritbox — something they not only wrestle with in how they manage and operate their band but also within the music that they write. “We’re pretty hard on ourselves,” LaPlante admits. “We’re all in different stages of how to deal with perfectionism in a healthy way. Zev is only 21, and he has a long musician journey of seeking that perfectionism that we have all been on a little longer, but it’s all syncing up very nicely.”

Because Spiritbox have always led with authenticity and honesty since the beginning, they only have one job: to be exactly themselves and, in turn, the world will follow them no matter what. They’ve thrived on being an open book, navigating the balancing act of crafting heavy songs and cinematic ballads alike, as long as they represent Spiritbox. The challenge, however, has been having people watch them figure out their identity while they’re discovering it themselves. “The challenge is training your audience, which is hard to do if you didn’t already set out to do that. The people that like our band don’t quite know who we are yet. We’re still figuring it out, but I’m also happy to not ever figure out what genre we are,” LaPlante declares.

Beyond genre, it is the lyrical depth that has allowed Spiritbox to capture so many different audiences and, in turn, transform the lives of their listeners. Fans can’t help but gravitate toward Spiritbox, who fearlessly speak their truth and pursue their dreams no matter the obstacles or detractors. Interestingly enough, LaPlante and Stringer are both in their early 30s, and while the music industry has always tried to dictate a narrative of youth, Spiritbox are living proof that timing and patience are everything. The group are also a direct rejection of the hypermasculine, and often misogynistic, history associated with heavy metal — choosing instead to highlight the beauty of femininity and amplify underrepresented voices. This has led LaPlante to be looked at as a hero in the genre, or even simply “one of the good ones.”

Like their success, becoming role models is something the band are both grateful for and “overwhelmed” by. When the subject is first brought up, LaPlante takes a moment to reflect on her influence in a genre that has historically and tragically been associated with toxic power imbalances. “It gives me great respect for being in this position, and it makes me more and more upset that other people who have been given this gift of having this wonderful connection with their fans abuse it or take advantage of their fans; I don’t want to squander it,” she reflects. “I feel like so many fans have had a bad relationship with people to whom they were so vulnerable. I want to be a band that everyone feels safe to open up and be themselves at our shows.”

For Stringer, meeting fans at a headlining show last August at the House of Blues in Anaheim stood out to him. “There were a couple of moments where people opened up to us about ‘Constance’ or a particular song that helped them, and they would start to cry,” he recalls. “After you make the music, do the work and get ready to tour, it doesn’t matter if there are thousands of people in the room. Being able to speak to those people and have them share that with you is a pretty incredible moment.” After years of engaging with fans online, the band are still getting used to having intimate moments with fans in a physical space. “This whole thing is so weird,” Stringer adds. “Coming out of a pandemic and having your career on the internet to then doing it for real — it seems not real.”

That performance was memorable for Spiritbox for other reasons. It was notably only the second time in the band’s career that they headlined a show, and it sold out almost instantaneously, proving not only that Spiritbox have no issue taking on a 2,000-person venue, but have probably been ready to do so since the release of Eternal Blue. Again, they were in disbelief. “We had played [House of Blues] on the Underoath tour, and we always thought the venue was incredible. To then announce the [headlining] show and have it sell out, it felt like another simulation-breaking moment, and it felt like a celebration,” Stringer says with joyful disbelief. The success of that night is part of what’s helping the band enter their next chapter. “It gave us the confidence to envision doing a tour like this, the confidence to make some really big decisions with what we’re going to do next,” LaPlante says with cautious optimism.

With those decisions, LaPlante is seriously considering how she can make an impact in a traditionally male-dominated scene. She wants to ensure metal becomes a more inclusive space where all voices, not just white, cis male ones, are represented. “I really want to do anything I can to make this genre more diverse, stronger and better,” she says. “It’s not just about my personal benefit. There’s so much potential in our community to treat women better, and if there are more of us in the community, it will be easier for others to make their own art within it.” While LaPlante admits that she appreciates the simple joys of applause and kind words for her music, she wants Spiritbox’s impact to go deeper. “Seeing younger girls take a stab at this kind of music is real change to me, and something that was foreign to me as a child,” she explains.

Right now, LaPlante is captivated by a certain 10-year-old singer from the U.K. named Harper who won the internet over with her now-famous audition for America’s Got Talent — a rendition of Spiritbox’s single “Holy Roller.” LaPlante flashes a wide grin at the first mention of the young singer’s name and declares, “A couple of years older, I was that [same] kid. However, I lacked the confidence that these kids [and Harper] have. They actually feel like they belong. There are also many years of psychological warfare they don’t have to focus on. Now, they can just focus on being a part of the community.”

While Spiritbox are versed in exceptional musicianship, releasing Eternal Blue just as they were beginning to hit the road was integral in their continued growth as performers and granted them the opportunity to road-test the new material — gaining new insights that they can use in the future. “We’re getting older and figuring out what we enjoy playing live, and maybe some parts don’t need to be as complex or some parts need to be pushed further,” LaPlante explains. “We like to challenge ourselves, we really do, but also it doesn’t matter how hard I work. I’ll never be like the singer of Meshuggah. Maybe I won’t be as technically proficient as these kinds of people with crazy patterns, but I just want to do my best.”

If the last year since the release of Eternal Blue has proven one thing, it’s that Spiritbox have earned an immense amount of freedom and control over their destiny. While it’s too soon to discuss concrete details of when their next album will arrive, it’s clear that in a world where music is consumed at a rapid rate, their fans are eager to see what the next step will be. Though it hasn’t been too long since they were satiated with new music — Spiritbox released their last EP, Rotoscope, in June, a three-song collection that let them toy with their sound.

It’s a nice cliffhanger for the band who are still determining their next move. “I think we’re just going to continue on the path of being upfront and honest with what we create. We’re going to get a little more extreme with certain aspects of it, whether it’s the visuals or music. Whatever we do moving forward, we are going to evolve,” Stringer says. While that remains relatively nebulous, he adds that the music will be “grander in all aspects, and a more honest version of Eternal Blue.” LaPlante isn’t so sure. “For me personally, I can’t take any more honesty than that record,” she laughs. “It took a lot out of me.” What they can agree on is that they want to be thoughtful about whatever they do next — and they’re just getting started.

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Master Franchise Success: Essential Marketing Strategies for Growth

Franchise marketing is vital for the expansion and triumph of any franchise enterprise. Utilizing effective marketing techniques can greatly enhance brand visibility, attract potential customers, and boost sales. In this detailed guide, we'll delve into essential marketing strategies tailored for franchises—focusing specifically on restaurant, retail, and service franchises in the USA.

Build a Strong Brand Identity

A powerful brand identity is critical for any franchise. It involves maintaining a consistent logo, color palette, and messaging across all marketing platforms. A cohesive brand image fosters trust and recognition among customers.

Case Study: McDonald's

McDonald's serves as a prime example of a successful franchise with a strong brand identity. Their iconic golden arches are globally recognizable, and their messaging centers around family, convenience, and affordability.

Utilize Social Media

Social media platforms offer a fantastic opportunity for franchises to interact with customers and promote their offerings. Crafting an effective social media strategy that includes regular posts, customer engagement, and promotions of events or special offers is essential.

Case Study: Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill skillfully uses social media channels like Instagram and Twitter to highlight their food, connect with customers, and introduce new menu items.

Invest in Local SEO

Local SEO is crucial for franchises as it helps local customers locate the nearest branch. Optimizing the website and Google My Business listings for local search keywords like "franchise name + city" is important.

Case Study: Dunkin' Donuts

Dunkin' Donuts has effectively invested in local SEO, ensuring each of their locations appears in local search results, making it simple for customers to find their nearest outlet.

Leverage Email Marketing

Email marketing is an affordable method for franchises to directly reach customers and promote special offers or events. Segmenting the email list based on customer preferences and behavior ensures targeted and relevant messages.

Case Study: Subway

Subway uses email marketing to introduce new sandwiches, announce limited-time offers, and promote loyalty programs.

Partner with Influencers

Influencer marketing can help franchises access new audiences and build credibility. It's important to collaborate with influencers who share the brand's values and have a genuine interest in the products or services.

Case Study: Taco Bell

Taco Bell has partnered with influencers like YouTube personality Tyler Oakley and singer Demi Lovato to market their products and reach a broader audience.

Implement Referral Programs

Referral programs can effectively generate leads and reward loyal customers. Providing incentives such as discounts or free products to customers who refer new business can be very advantageous.

Case Study: Five Guys

Five Guys offers a referral program that rewards customers with a free burger when they refer a friend who makes a purchase.

Host Events and Promotions

Hosting events and promotions can attract foot traffic and create excitement about the franchise. Consider special opening events, seasonal promotions, or community events to engage customers and promote the business.

Case Study: Panera Bread

Panera Bread holds an annual "Free Cookie Day," providing customers with a free cookie with any purchase. This promotion boosts foot traffic and encourages positive word-of-mouth marketing.

Effective marketing strategies for franchises involve combining strong branding, active social media presence, local SEO, email campaigns, influencer partnerships, referral programs, and engaging events. By adopting these strategies and learning from successful franchise marketing examples, franchises can enhance brand awareness, generate leads, and increase sales.

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Find the Best Food Places in Malad at Infiniti Mall

If you are in Malad and craving delectable food, Infiniti Mall is the location to be. This well-known shopping center is not only a haven for style and entertainment but also a paradise for food lovers. Whether you’re searching for a short bite or a high-end dining experience, Infiniti Mall in Malad has the options to satisfy each palate. From North Indian flavors to global cuisines, you can find out the best food places in Malad right here at this iconic mall.

A Culinary Adventure Awaits

Infiniti Mall, part of the famed K Raheja Realty Group, has become a cornerstone of Malad's vibrant lifestyle. As you discover the mall, you may find an extraordinary sort of dining places and cafes imparting a wide variety of cuisines. Each dining establishment is specific, promising a fulfilling experience, whether or not you're catching up with buddies, out with family, or taking your partner to a romantic dinner.

Punjab Grill: A Taste of North India

One of the best food places in Malad that stands proud in Infiniti Mall is Punjab Grill. Known for its wealthy and real North Indian cuisine, Punjab Grill is a must-go for absolutely everyone who loves the flavors of Punjab. The eating place’s menu is a party of traditional Punjabi dishes, infused with a present-day twist that elevates the eating experience.

At Punjab Grill, you can bask in quite a few signature dishes, inclusive of Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani, and Paneer Tikka. The chefs right here use a combination of traditional cooking techniques and present-day culinary enhancements to every dish. The surroundings of the eating place are similarly inviting, with elegant decor that shows the wealthy way of life of Punjab. Whether you are in the mood for a hearty meal or need to experience a few mouth-watering kebabs, Punjab Grill Malad is the spot.

Explore a World of Flavors

Beyond Punjab Grill, Infiniti Mall hosts a number of the best food places in Malad, catering to a huge selection of tastes and alternatives. If you're in the mood for Italian delicacies, head over to Spaghetti Kitchen. Known for its scrumptious pasta and wooden-fired pizzas, Spaghetti Kitchen offers a snug and casual eating experience. The restaurant's vibrant surroundings and first-class service make it a famous desire amongst families and friends.

For those who crave Asian flavors, Flavours of China is another exceptional preference at Infiniti Mall. This eating place makes a specialty of Pan-Asian cuisine, serving everything from sushi and dim sum to stir-fries and curries. The chefs at Flavours of China are recognized for their meticulous interest in elements, making sure that every dish is a super combo of flavors and textures. The easy and modern-day decor of the restaurant offers the general dining experience, making it an extraordinary place to unwind after a protracted day of shopping.

Sweet Treats and Quick Bites

If you're certainly seeking out a short snack or a sweet deal, Infiniti Mall has hundreds of alternatives to pick from. Mad over Donuts is a should-visit for donut fanatics. This globally renowned logo gives several indulgent donuts and combos, which is fantastic for your sweet tooth. Whether you choose traditional flavors like dark chocolate and chocolate or want to strive for a few components, or more adventurous like jam fillings, they have something for everyone.

For a more huge snack or bite, Starbucks is generally an incredible choice. Known for its extensive kind of coffee and tea options, as well as its selection of sandwiches and pastries, Starbucks is a wonderful region to take a break and recharge. The comfortable and relaxed environment makes it a splendid spot to catch up on a few works or read a book.

Family-Friendly Dining

Infiniti Mall is likewise home to several family-friendly dining places that offer options for everybody. The Copper Chimney is a famous choice for those who enjoy a relaxed and casual eating experience. With an in-depth menu of beverages and Indian food, they are a superb place to unwind with your family and pals. The energetic surroundings and best arrangement make it successful with every adult and child.

Another family preferred at Infiniti Mall is Pizza Hut. This well-known chain offers a whole lot of pizzas, pasta, and options that are powerful enough to please even the pickiest eaters. The restaurant's vibrant and completely happy environment makes it a great vicinity to enjoy an amusing and comfortable meal with the whole family.

A Complete Dining Experience

No matter what cuisine you are in the mood for, you can make sure to discover the best food places in Malad at Infiniti Mall. From incredible consumption at Punjab Grill to informal eats at Starbucks, Infiniti Mall gives numerous sorts of alternatives that cater to all tastes and budgets. Whether you are looking for a brief snack or a leisurely meal, the mall's dining places and cafes offer a welcoming and cozy environment that enhances your shopping experience.

With an entire lot of stalls offering everything from Indian road foods to international fast food chains, the food court is the proper spot to seize a short meal. Whether you are yearning for a burger, a dosa, or a few sushi, you'll find all of it below one roof at Infiniti Mall.

Why Choose Infiniti Mall?

Infiniti Mall is more than just a shopping destination spot; it is an area in which you may take pleasure in a number of the top-notch culinary critiques Malad has to provide. With its huge sort of eating alternatives, from high-end eating locations to cafes, Infiniti Mall caters to each food lover's desires. Whether you're seeking out the exquisite eating places in Malad or virtually need to discover new food locations, Infiniti Mall needs to be at the top of your list.

In the end, Infiniti Mall gives a journey that is as numerous as its miles delicious. Whether you're nearby or touring Malad, ensure to test out the best food places in Malad at Infiniti Mall. With its lovely lineup of eating places and cafes, in conjunction with the ever-famous Punjab Grill Malad, this mall is in reality a food lover's paradise. So the next time you're in the place, don't leave without a memorable and fun experience at Infiniti Mall.

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[MAD STARS 2024 Main Conference] Day 2✨

21 – 23 Aug 2024 (KST) BEXCO, Busan MAD STARS 2024!🎊

Introducing the Main Conference, which diagnoses the present and seeks the future of the industry targeted by experts.😉

📅 22 Aug ┃2F, Convention Hall, BEXCO

🔸 <Don’t Bring the Donuts and Other Tips on how to Rise the Ranks as a Woman in Advertising> Chief Creative Officer / Dentsu Creative / Jordan Doucette

🔸 <AI + Creativity> Head of Creative and Innovation / Google / Suzana Apelbaum

🔸 <AI⋯Save My Idea> Chief Creative Officer / VML Thailand / Park Wannasiri

🔸 <AI Can’t Get Angry, You Can.> Founding Member and Creative / Talented Agency / Pooja Manek

🔸 <Paradigm Shift and Strategy for Industries by Generative AI> Head of Future AI Center / NAVER / Jungwoo Ha

🔸 <Full-Chain AI: The New Growth Engine for Marketing> Founder & Chairman / D&S Media / Steaph Huang

🔸 <AI Powering Innovation, Creativity & Connection> Head of Top Accounts & Agencies in APAC / Meta / Tawana Murphy Burnett

🔸 <Game Changer: Hacking the Gamers' World> Head of Art / Leo Burnett Manila / Carl Franklin Urgino

🔸 <Fandom First Marketing: Tone of Voice Matters> Creative Manager / Our LEGO Agency / Adlin Rosli

In addition, various lectures from global experts will be held, so please pay a lot of attention ❣

🎈MAD STARS 2024🎈 21 – 23 Aug 2024 (KST) BEXCO, Busan

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Prompts to inspire creativity

The Choices June Challenge is all about Nature, Food, Folklore and Celebrations. Which prompt will inspire your Choices fanwork today?

Nature

Vacation | Staycation

Hike | Walk (or run)

Ski | Skate (ice or roller)

Boating | Fishing

Cycle | Surf

Garden | Forest

Beach | Mountain

Sunshine | Rain

Honeysuckle | Rose (any flower)

Long days | Long nights

Summer | Winter

Food

Berries | Lemon

Watermelon | Tomato

Pineapple | Peach

Cook | Bake

Picnic | Gala

Cupcake | Donut

Ice cream | Chocolate

Salad | Cake

Cocktails | Mocktails

Folklore

Midsummer night’s dream | Fairies

Zodiac signs | Birthstones

Romance | Fantasy

Myths | Superstitions

Stories | Poems

Love | Loathing

Happenings

Proposals | Weddings

Global Day of Parents | Children’s Day

World Environment Day | Solstice (summer or winter)

Father’s Day | Juneteenth

International Yoga Day | National OOTD Day

World Music Day | Social Media Day

National Selfie Day | National Kissing Day

Pride Month | Pet Appreciation Week

New fanworks from all Choices/Pixelberry books will be accepted until July 2nd. Full guidelines here.

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The Evolution of Android: From Inception to Today

Explore the evolution of Android from its origins as a digital camera operating system to today's leading global platform for mobile devices. Discover the developmental milestones, sweet version codenames, and revolutionary impacts on mobile technology in this comprehensive article.

From its inception as a concept for digital cameras to becoming the world's leading platform for mobile devices, Android has undergone a remarkable journey. This article delves into Android's milestones, starting from its early days under Android Inc. to the latest innovations shaping our mobile experiences today.

Android is today the world’s most used operating system for mobile devices. Its journey began in 2003 when a group of developers, led by Andy Rubin, founded Android Inc. The initial vision was to create an advanced operating system for digital cameras. However, the concept soon expanded to mobile devices, and in 2005, Android was acquired by Google. This acquisition laid the groundwork for an operating system poised to revolutionize the world of mobile communication.

The Beginnings: Android 1.0 and 1.1

Android 1.0, released in September 2008, marked the official starting point. It offered basic features such as a web browser, email client, calendar, and contacts management. The HTC Dream (also known as T-Mobile G1) was the first commercially available smartphone to utilize Android. Android 1.1, released in February 2009, brought minor improvements and bug fixes.

Cupcake, Donut, and Eclair: The Early Years

With Android 1.5 Cupcake, released in April 2009, Google began a tradition of giving sweet codenames to its versions. Cupcake introduced widgets, video recording, and support for third-party keyboards. Android 1.6 Donut, released in September 2009, improved the search function and brought support for various screen sizes and resolutions. Android 2.0 Eclair, released in October 2009, brought significant improvements to the user interface, integration of Google Maps Navigation, and support for HTML5.

Froyo, Gingerbread, and Honeycomb: Growth

Android 2.2 Froyo, released in May 2010, introduced performance improvements, Flash support, and the mobile hotspot mode. Android 2.3 Gingerbread, released in December 2010, brought an improved user interface, optimized power management, and support for NFC (Near Field Communication). Android 3.0 Honeycomb, introduced in February 2011 specifically for tablets, offered a new holographic UI design and enhanced features for large screens.

Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean: Unified Experience

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, released in October 2011, unified the tablet and smartphone versions of Android and brought a comprehensive redesign of the user interface. New features included face recognition for unlocking, data usage management, and an improved camera app. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, introduced in July 2012, improved performance and responsiveness through “Project Butter” and introduced Google Now, an intelligent personal assistant.

KitKat and Lollipop: The Path to Maturity

Android 4.4 KitKat, released in October 2013, optimized performance for devices with low memory and introduced the Google Experience Launcher. It also brought improvements in voice search and deeper integration of Google Now. Android 5.0 Lollipop, introduced in November 2014, brought Material Design, a visual language characterized by a flat user interface, vibrant colors, and fluid animations. Lollipop also made significant changes to the OS architecture, such as support for 64-bit processors and a new runtime environment called ART.

Marshmallow, Nougat, and Oreo: Focus on Stability and Performance

Android 6.0 Marshmallow, released in October 2015, focused on enhancing user experience through features like app permissions, Google Now on Tap, and the Doze power-saving mode. Android 7.0 Nougat, released in August 2016, introduced split-screen view, enhanced notifications, and improved performance and security. Android 8.0 Oreo, released in August 2017, brought picture-in-picture mode, autofill for passwords, and enhanced security features like Google Play Protect.

Pie, Q, and R: Latest Developments

Android 9.0 Pie, released in August 2018, introduced gesture navigation, digital well-being features, and adaptive battery that utilizes machine learning to optimize battery life. Android 10, released in September 2019, marked the end of sweet codenames and brought a system-wide dark mode, improved privacy and security features, and new gesture navigation. Android 11, released in September 2020, built upon these improvements and introduced new features such as conversation notifications, integrated screen recording, and enhanced control for smart home devices.

Android 12 and Beyond: The Future of Android

Android 12, released in October 2021, brought the largest design update since Lollipop. The new “Material You” design dynamically adapts to the user’s wallpaper colors, offering deeper personalization. Android 12 also introduced an enhanced privacy dashboard, providing users with a better overview of which apps are using their data. Additionally, new security features include indicators that show when the camera or microphone are active.

The Android Community and Ecosystem

A key factor in Android’s success is its open nature. Developers from around the world have the opportunity to create applications and distribute them via the Google Play Store. This openness has led to a vast array of apps and services that extend the functionality of Android devices. Google has also collaborated closely with hardware partners to ensure Android runs smoothly on a variety of devices, from budget smartphones to high-end flagships.

Android One and Android Go: Accessible to All

Google has launched initiatives like Android One and Android Go to ensure Android is accessible to everyone. Android One offers an optimized version of the OS with guaranteed updates and a pure Google experience. Android Go is a streamlined version of Android specifically designed for low-performance devices, ensuring good performance even on budget smartphones.

Security and Privacy

In recent years, Google has made significant efforts to enhance the security and privacy of Android. Features like Google Play Protect scan apps for potential threats, and regular security updates are released to address known vulnerabilities. With each new update, privacy features are also expanded to give users more control over their personal data.

The Role of Android in the Internet of Things (IoT)

Android has also established itself as a crucial platform in the growing Internet of Things (IoT) sector. With Android Things, a specially developed operating system for IoT devices, Google aims to create a unified and secure platform for connecting devices in homes, businesses, and public spaces. This opens up new opportunities for developers and manufacturers to create innovative products that seamlessly communicate with each other.

Conclusion: The Continuous Evolution of Android

Android has evolved from its humble beginnings to become a dominant operating system powering billions of devices worldwide. Through continuous innovation and adaptation to user needs, Android has solidified its position as the leading mobile platform. With each new version, Android brings improvements in performance, security, and user experience, making it an indispensable part of our digital lives. The future of Android continues to look promising as it evolves to meet changing demands and expectations.

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