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The Ish Smith Festival | NBA

The Ish Smith Festival | NBA

If the Suns showed up almost complete at the Ball Arena, the Nuggets played them without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray or Aaron Gordon. For Monty Williams, it was therefore an opportunity for his incumbents to work, and we saw Chris Paul leave a lot of responsibilities to Mikal Bridges, before serving Deandre Ayton as much as possible. On the Nuggets side, Bones Hyland was the starter and he…

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A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder - Broadway - November 24, 2013 (Lanelle's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Jefferson Mays (The D'Ysquith Family), Bryce Pinkham (Monty Navarro), Lisa O'Hare (Sibella Hallward), Lauren Worsham (Phoebe D'Ysquith), Jane Carr (Miss Marietta Shingle), Joanna Glushak (Lady Eugenia D'Ysquith and others), Eddie Korbich (Magistrate/Actor/Mr. Gorby), Jeff Kready (Tom Copley/Newsboy/Actor/Guard), Jennifer Smith (Tour Guide/Newsboy), Catherine Walker (Miss Evangeline Barley and others), Price Waldman (Barber / Detective) A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder - Broadway - January 18, 2015 (Matinee) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Jefferson Mays (The D'Ysquith Family), Bryce Pinkham (Monty Navarro), Lisa O'Hare (Sibella Hallward), Catherine Walker (Phoebe D'Ysquith), Barbara Marineau (Miss Marietta Shingle), Joanna Glushak (Lady Eugenia D'Ysquith and others), Eddie Korbich (Magistrate/Actor/Mr. Gorby), Jeff Kready (Tom Copley/Newsboy/Actor/Guard), Jennifer Smith (Tour Guide/Newsboy), Price Waldman (Chief Inspector Pinckney/Newsboy/Actor) NOTES: Bryce's last show before his return in July. A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder - First National Tour - September 29, 2015 (Preview) (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: John Rapson (The D'Ysquith Family), Kevin Massey (Monty Navarro), Kristen Beth Williams (Sibella Hallward), Adrienne Eller (Phoebe D'Ysquith), Mary VanArsdel (Miss Marietta Shingle), Kristen Mengelkoch (Lady Eugenia D'Ysquith and others), Christopher Behmke (Magistrate/Actor/Mr. Gorby), Matt Leisy (Tom Copley/Newsboy/Actor/Guard), Megan Loomis (Tour Guide/Newsboy), Ben Roseberry (Chief Inspector Pinckney/Newsboy/Actor), Lesley McKinnell (Miss Evangeline Barley and others) NOTES: Beautiful capture of the tour which launched in Chicago. There's tiny bits of washout when the camera is in wideshot due to the spotlights of the stage. Terrific cast and a wonderful tour of this production! A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder - First National Tour - April 24, 2016 (SJ Bernly's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: John Rapson (The D'Ysquith Family), Kevin Massey (Monty Navarro), Kristen Beth Williams (Sibella Hallward), Adrienne Eller (Phoebe D'Ysquith), Mary VanArsdel (Miss Marietta Shingle), Megan Loomis (u/s Lady Eugenia D'Ysquith and others), Christopher Behmke (Magistrate/Actor/Mr. Gorby), Matt Leisy (Tom Copley/Newsboy/Actor/Guard), Ben Roseberry (Chief Inspector Pinckney/Newsboy/Actor), Lesley McKinnell (Miss Evangeline Barley and others) NOTES: A great capture of the tour. The cast is solid, and the audience is energetic. There are no blackouts, no obstruction, and no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, John and Kevin’s BC/EFA speech, and playbill scans. A+ Gentlemen Prefer Blondes - Encores! - May 12, 2012 FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Megan Hilty (Lorelei Lee), Rachel York (Dorothy Shaw), Aaron Lazar (Henry Spofford), Steven Boyer (Pierre/Louis Lemanteur), Brennan Brown (Steward/Mr. Robert Lemanteur/Gus Esmond Sr.), Stephen Buntrock (Josephus Gage), Simon Jones (Sir Francis Beekman), Deborah Rush (Mrs. Ella Spofford), Sandra Shipley (Lady Phyllis Beekman), Megan Sikora (Gloria Stark), Clarke Thorell (Gus Esmond Jr.) NOTES: Filmed from the back of the balcony. Many heads appear in the frame to start, then when the filmer gets his bearings, the video improves greatly. There are a few times (mostly at the beginning) when the filmer replaces some poor video moments with still shots. These still shots are less than 2 or 3 minutes of the entire show. Overall, a great video, and Megan Hilty is amazing Ghost: The Musical - Berlin - June, 2018 (Rumpel's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Nikolas Heiber (u/s Sam Wheat), Willemijn Verkaik (Molly Jensen), Marion Campbell (Oda Mae Brown), Andreas Bongard (Carl Bruner), Mischa Kiek (Willie Lopez), Nicolas Christahl (Subway Ghost), Klaus Seiffert (Hospital Ghost), Chasity Crisp (Clara), Denise Lucie Aquino (Louise) NOTES: Very Limited trades 3:1 Ghost: The Musical - Broadway - July 28, 2012 (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Richard Fleeshman (Sam Wheat), Caissie Levy (Molly Jensen), Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Oda Mae Brown), Bryce Pinkham (Carl Bruner), Michael Bladerrama (Willie Lopez), Tyler McGee (Subway Ghost) NOTES: Great HD capture of the show toward the end of the run. This is a great capture compared the previous one from March, with the changes that were made from the previews and with the original Oda Mae Brown. Despite what the reviews said, this is one show I thoroughly enjoyed and wish it had a better life on Broadway as it deserved! A- Recording with mostly zooms and a few wide shots. Great views of the effects. A Google Drive link is floating around that contains the wrong VOBs for Act 1-3 and Act 2-2; make sure you get everything! Ghost: The Musical - Hamburg - January 13, 2019 (Closing Night) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Riccardo Greco (Sam Wheat), Roberta Valentini (Molly Jensen), Marion Campbell (Oda Mae Brown), John Vooijs (Carl Bruner), Mischa Kiek (Willie Lopez), Marius Bingel (Subway Ghost), Alex Bellinkx (Hospital Ghost), Enny de Alba (Clara), Tamara Wörner (Louise) NOTES: Poor picture Quality, no zoom but captures all action and great sound Ghost: The Musical - Hamburg - January, 2019 FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Riccardo Greco (Sam Wheat), Roberta Valentini (Molly Jensen), Marion Campbell (Oda Mae Brown), John Vooijs (Carl Bruner), Mischa Kiek (Willie Lopez), Marius Bingel (Subway Ghost), Alex Bellinkx (Hospital Ghost), Enny de Alba (Clara), Tamara Wörner (Louise) NOTES: Filmed from first row. Great capture of the full show. Ghost: The Musical - London Workshop - February 13, 2010 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Oliver Tompsett (Sam Wheat), Natalie Mendoza (Molly Jensen), Sharon D Clarke (Oda Mae Brown) NOTES: Proshot, stand and sing performance. Ghost: The Musical - US First National Tour - January 12, 2014 (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Steven Grant Douglas (Sam Wheat), Katie Postotnik (Molly Jensen), Carla R Stewart (Oda Mae Brown), Robby Haltiwanger (Carl Bruner) Ghost: The Musical - West End - October 4, 2012 FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Mark Evans (Sam Wheat), Siobhan Dillon (Molly Jensen), Sharon D Clarke (Oda Mae Brown), Andrew Langtree (Carl Bruner), Ivan de Freitas (Willie Lopez), Scott Maurice (Subway Ghost) Der Glöckner von Notre Dame - Berlin - 1999 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Drew Sarich (Quasimodo), Ruby Rosales (Esmeralda), Norbert Lamla (Frollo), André Bauer (Phoebus), Chris Murray (Clopin), Andreas Gergen (The Archdeacon) Der Glöckner von Notre Dame - Berlin - August 14, 1999 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Drew Sarich (Quasimodo), Ruby Rosales (u/s Esmeralda), Norbert Lamla (Frollo), André Bauer (u/s Phoebus), Chris Murray (Clopin) Godspell - Brazilian CEFTEM Production - September 4, 2015 (Papa Rose 2015's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Bruno Fraga (Jesus), Oscar Fabião (John/Judas), Bernardo Dugin, Carol Botelho, Gabi Porto, Giovana Rangel, João Telles, Laura Zennet, Lyv Ziese, Vinícius Teixeira NOTES: Excellent video of this marvelous production. Some heads at the bottom of the screen when it isn't zoomed in, but they only block the actors' feet. Gone With The Wind (Martin) - Palais Des Sports De Paris - 2003 FORMAT:  MKV (HD) CAST: Laura Presgurvic, Vincent Niclo, Sandra Léane, Dominique Magloire, Cyril Niccolaï NOTES: ProShot Grease - 8th UK Tour - October, 2019 (hitmewithyourbethshot's master) FORMAT:  MTS CAST: Will Haswell (u/s Danny Zuko), Martha Kirby (Sandy Dumbrowski), Louis Grant (Kenickie), Rhianne-Louise Mccaulsky (Betty Rizzo), Darren Bennett (Vince Fontaine), Peter Andre (Teen Angel), Jordan Abey (Doody), Ryan Anderson (Roger), Damian Buhagiar (Sonny Latierri), Eloise Davies (Frenchy), Natalie Woods (Jan), Tara Sweeting (Marty), Kevin O'Dwyer (u/s Johnny Casino) NOTES: Shot from the right mezzanine. Has some great closeups, mediums and wide shots. Some heads can obstruct at times, bu don't take away from the action. Audience is really loud and kinda badly behaved. Grease - Grease: Live (FOX Special) - January 31, 2016 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (SD) CAST: Aaron Tveit (Danny Zuko), Julianne Hough (Sandy Dumbrowski), Carlos PenaVega (Kenickie), Vanessa Hudgens (Betty Rizzo), Jordan Fisher (Doody), Carly Rae Jepsen (Frenchy), Kether Donohue (Jan), Noah Robbins (Eugene Florczyk), Elle McLemore (Patty Simcox) NOTES: TV Special aired on FOX on Jan 31 2016 Grease - Manila, Philippines - August 15, 1995 FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Lea Salonga (Sandy Dumbrowski) NOTES: Quality loss Grease - Second Broadway Revival - July 28, 2007 (Preview) FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Max Crumm (Danny Zuko), Laura Osnes (Sandy Dumbrowski), Matthew Saldivar (Kenickie), Jenny Powers (Betty Rizzo), Stephen Buntrock (Teen Angel), Ryan Patrick Binder (Doody), Daniel Everidge (Roger), Jose Restrepo (Sonny Latierri), Kirsten Wyatt (Frenchy), Lindsay Mendez (Jan), Robyn Hurder (Marty), Allison Fischer (Patty Simcox) NOTES: Good picture and great sound with nice closeups throughout with a head in the way only once or twice for a few moments. Grey Gardens - Off-Broadway - April 30, 2006 (Closing Night) FORMAT:  MKV (SD) CAST: Christine Ebersole ("Little" Edie Beale / Young Edith Bouvier Beale), Mary Louise Wilson (Edith Bouvier Beale), Sara Gettelfinger (Young "Little" Edie Beale), Matt Cavenaugh (Joseph Patrick Kennedy Jr. / Jerry), John McMartin (J.V. Major Bouvier/Norman Vincent Beale), Bob Stillman (George Gould Strong), Michael Potts (Brooks Sr. / Brooks Jr.), Sarah Hyland (Jacqueline Bouvier), Audrey Twitchell (Young Lee Bouvier) The Grinning Man - West End - March 12, 2018 (Highlights) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Louis Maskell (Grinpayne), Julian Bleach (Barkilphedro), Sean Kingsley (Ursus), Sanne Den Besten (Dea), Amanda Wilkin (Josiana), Ewan Black (Trelaw/Osric), Mark Anderson (Dirry-Moir), James Alexander-Taylor (Mojo), Julie Atherton (Queen Angelica), Sophia Mackay (Mother/Quake), Jim Kitson (King Clarence) NOTES: 1920x1080 YouTube rip. Highlights, filmed at an angle from the second row with some obstructions throughout. Highlights consist of: Act 1, Labyrinth, A World Of Feeling, Only A Clown, Curtain Call. Groundhog Day - Broadway - March 16, 2017 (Preview) (NYCG8R's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Andy Karl (Phil Connors), Barrett Doss (Rita Hanson), Rebecca Faulkenberry (Nancy), John Sanders (Ned Ryerson), Raymond J Lee (Ralph), Andrew Call (Gus), Josh Lamon (Buster), Gerard Canonico (Fred), Heather Ayers (Mrs. Lancaster), William Parry (Jenson), Michael Fatica (Chubby Man), Travis Waldschmidt (Jeff), Joseph Medeiros (Deputy), Taylor Iman Jones (Lady Storm Chaser), Rheaume Crenshaw (Doris), Sean Montgomery (Sheriff), Jenna Rubaii (Joelle), Tari Kelly (Piano Teacher), Vishal Vaidya (Larry), Katy Geraghty (Debbie) NOTES: This is the first preview where the set broke down after about 15 minutes and the rest of the show was performed "concert style". All announcements (both over the speakers and onstage with the director/cast) are included in the video. In Act 2 Overture, The music stops for a second and then restarts. During the mid finale scene which is before when Phil runs around town doing “errands”, Matthew Warchus comes out and informs everyone that they will skip scenes due to the tech issue and just go to the scene of the song where Phil and Rita have their dance and from there.  

Groundhog Day - Broadway - March 20, 2017 (Preview) (NYCG8R's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Andy Karl (Phil Connors), Barrett Doss (Rita Hanson), Rebecca Faulkenberry (Nancy), John Sanders (Ned Ryerson), Raymond J Lee (Ralph), Andrew Call (Gus), Josh Lamon (Buster), Gerard Canonico (Fred), Heather Ayers (Mrs. Lancaster), William Parry (Jenson), Michael Fatica (Chubby Man), Travis Waldschmidt (Jeff), Joseph Medeiros (Deputy), Taylor Iman Jones (Lady Storm Chaser), Rheaume Crenshaw (Doris), Sean Montgomery (Sheriff), Jenna Rubaii (Joelle), Tari Kelly (Piano Teacher), Vishal Vaidya (Larry), Katy Geraghty (Debbie) NOTES: Better capture of the fully working performance than from the first preview vid. Nicely filmed in HD with clear picture and sound; complete show; great video

 Groundhog Day - Broadway - April 1, 2017 (Preview) (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Andy Karl (Phil Connors), Barrett Doss (Rita Hanson), Rebecca Faulkenberry (Nancy), John Sanders (Ned Ryerson), Raymond J Lee (Ralph), Andrew Call (Gus), Josh Lamon (Buster), Gerard Canonico (Fred), Heather Ayers (Mrs. Lancaster), William Parry (Jenson), Michael Fatica (Chubby Man), Travis Waldschmidt (Jeff), Joseph Medeiros (Deputy), Taylor Iman Jones (Lady Storm Chaser), Rheaume Crenshaw (Doris), Sean Montgomery (Sheriff), Jenna Rubaii (Joelle), Tari Kelly (Piano Teacher), Vishal Vaidya (Larry), Katy Geraghty (Debbie) NOTES: Excellent HD capture of the new musical based on the movie. Such an amazing set and Andy gives a terrific performance. The set malfunctioned once and they had to pause and restart the song. Guys and Dolls - Fourth Broadway Revival - March 18, 1992 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Nathan Lane (Nathan Detroit), Faith Prince (Miss Adelaide), Peter Gallagher (Sky Masterson), Josie de Guzman (Sarah Brown) Guys and Dolls - North Shore Music Theatre - October-November, 2012 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Jonathan Hammond (Nathan Detroit), Mylinda Hull (Miss Adelaide), Kevin Vortmann (Sky Masterson), Kelly McCormick (Sarah Brown), Wayne W Pretlow (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Jamie Ross (Arvide Abernathy), Ben Roseberry (Benny Southstreet), Jessica Sheridan (General Matilda B. Cartwright) Gypsy - West End Revival - 2015 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Imelda Staunton (Rose), Peter Davison (Herbie), Lara Pulver (Louise), Gemma Sutton (June), Dan Burton (Tulsa), Julie Legrand (Electra), Anita Louise Combe (Tessie Tura), Louise Gold (Mazeppa), Billy Hartman (Uncle Jocko), Scarlet Roche (Baby June), Lara Wollington (Baby Louise), Patrick Romer (Pop) NOTES: Note from Blvd-on-Sunset: Two versions exist. One is broadcast by the BBC, has the logo watermark at the top left corner and is being traded at 540p. The other is released by Universal Studios in 1080p on BluRay and can be found on Amazon Prime Video (UK only) Check with traders which version they own.

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Us, January 18

You can now buy a copy of this issue for your very own at my eBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/bradentonbooks

Cover: Why Prince William forgave Prince Harry

Page 1: First Look -- the details on Jessica Alba’s look as she strolled in L.A. 

Page 2: Red Carpet -- Dua Lipa 

Page 4: Who Wore It Best? Sara Sampaio vs. Leomie Anderson, Scarlett Johansson vs. Camilla Luddington 

Page 6: Loose Talk -- Nikki Blonsky recalling her kissing scene with Zac Efron in 2007′s Hairspray, Kelly Clarkson on being so high from the dentist that she forgot she went shopping afterwards, Katy Perry confessing to doppelganger Zooey Deschanel that she used to pretend to be her before rising to fame, Chris Pine on being the underdog when it comes to his fellow famous Chrises, Chris Pratt declaring himself the top Chris in Hollywood, Kim Cattrall on not returning to Sex and the City amid reboot rumors 

Page 8: Contents 

Page 10: Hot Pics -- Cyndi Lauper performing in NYC on New Year’s Eve, Jennifer Lopez performing in Times Square before the ball drop, Miley Cyrus performing during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 

Page 11: Kate Bosworth celebrated her birthday with husband Michael Polish at a pal’s house in Beverly Hills, EJ Johnson during a stroll in Miami, Randall Emmett took a break from zooming on his Jet Ski to give pregnant fiancee Lala Kent a smooch in Miami 

Page 12: Amy Schumer hit the surf in a wetsuit while vacationing in St. Barts, Leslie Jones competing on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, Margaret Qualley kept close to beau Shia LaBeouf while out for a post-holiday hike in L.A. 

Page 13: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen and their kids Luna and Miles capped off 2020 with a fun-filled tropical getaway in St. Barts 

Page 14: Chelsea Handler isn’t afraid to bare all 

Page 18: Stars They’re Just Like Us -- Katie Holmes’ hands were full after hitting some stores in NYC, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen went for a hike while on a tropical getaway in St. Barts, Sophia Bush grabbed food to-go from Greenblatt’s Deli in L.A. 

Page 20: Party Animals -- pets steal the spotlight from their famous owners -- Selena Gomez and her dog Daisy, Salma Hayek and her owl, during a royal engagement Duchess Camilla’s dog Beth helped unveil a plaque at a shelter in Surrey, England 

Page 22: For Pet’s Sake -- Wells Adams and Sarah Hyland’s dog Boo cuddled under a blanket, Jeff Bridges and his puppy Monty updating fans on his battle with lymphoma, Nick Jonas with wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ dog Diana bundled up in the cold weather in London 

Page 23: Jenna Fischer and her sleeping cat Sonny, Kate Beckinsale and her dog Myf 

Page 24: Love Lives -- Rihanna and A$AP Rocky heating up 

Page 25: They may have found love but season 16 Bachelorette Tayshia Adams and fiance Zac Clark admit that watching the show back wasn’t always easy, Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green sparked dating rumors when they were spied together at LAX jetting off on vacation, Soleil Moon Frye and Jason Goldberg have quietly separated after 22 years of marriage 

Page 26: Hot Hollywood -- Alec Baldwin’s wife Hilaria Baldwin was accused of faking her Spanish heritage and accent -- while the Boston-born yoga guru has defended herself repeatedly over the last few weeks and Hilaria insists that she spent many years in Spain and that her love for the culture runs deep in her bloodline but not everyone in the Baldwin clan is convinced and this scandal has really changed Hilaria’s position within the family and it’s caused a rift within the famous crew because some other members including Alec’s brother Billy Baldwin who called it an awkward and embarrassing situation don’t trust her now and they feel she is a liar and a phony and only obsessed with her image and fame -- Hilaria does have the support of others like her stepdaughter Ireland Baldwin and her husband Alec 

Page 27: On December 28 Lori Loughlin was released from prison after serving a two-month sentence for her crimes related to the nationwide college admissions scandal but her first days back in the free world have been bittersweet because it’s hard to be home without husband Mossimo Giannulli who is expected to remain bars until April -- Lori is hoping to make a career comeback and having seen that Felicity Huffman is returning to work has given her some hope that she can too and there is interest in bringing her back to Hallmark Channel 

* Keeping Up With Us -- two months after ending her seven-year engagement to Jason Sudeikis actress Olivia Wilde has moved on with Harry Styles who is starring in her upcoming flick Don’t Worry Darling -- they had chemistry almost immediately and have been secretly dating for weeks, Larry King has been hospitalized in L.A. with Covid-19, former Bachelor Peter Weber and contestant Kelley Flanagan have split after eight months of dating because their personalities just didn’t mix, Jeopardy! champ Ken Jennings has apologized after past tweets mocking the disabled community resurfaced

Page 28: A Day in My Life -- Andi Dorfman 

Page 30: Cover Story -- Prince William and Prince Harry healing the rift -- to Queen Elizabeth’s delight brothers William and Harry are working on repairing their fractured bond 

Page 34: Fighting Shape -- find out how Wonder Woman 1984 star Gal Gadot prepper to play a superhero 

Page 35: Ready for Action -- these butt-kicking superheroines pushed themselves to new limits -- Brie Larson, Danai Gurira, Scarlett Johansson 

Page 36: Bachelor Bombshells -- tears and breakups and unpredictable twists -- as new Bachelor Matt James begins his journey to find love take a look back at the most shocking finales in the show’s history -- Jason Mesnick 

Page 37: Brad Womack, Arie Luyendyk Jr., Peter Weber, Colton Underwood 

Page 38: Beauty -- Jennifer Lopez finally shares the secret to her enviable complexion 

Page 40: TV’s winter wonderland 

Page 46: Fashion Police -- when bad clothes happen to good people -- Jennifer Garner, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani 

Page 47: Regina King, Kylie Minogue, Ana de Armas 

Page 48: 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me -- will.i.am

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Post #8: All-NBA redux + awards

Revising my earlier post because my thoughts and opinions are even more perfect now.

All-NBA First Team: *G — Luka Doncic (Dallas) *G — Devin Booker (Phoenix) *F — Jayson Tatum (Boston) *F — Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee) *C — Nikola Jokic (Denver)

All-NBA Second Team: *G — Ja Morant (Memphis) *G — Chris Paul (Phoenix) *F — DeMar DeRozan (Chicago) *F — Kevin Durant (Brooklyn) *C — Joel Embiid (Philadelphia)

AThird Team: *G — Trae Young (Atlanta) *G — Steph Curry (Golden State) *F — LeBron James (LA Lakers) *F — Pascal Siakam (Toronto) *C — Rudy Gobert (Utah)

Notes: Atlanta did outperform Utah to the end of the season; Young led the league in total assists AND total points. Chris Paul led the league in assists per game and nearly in steals per game (trailing only Dejounte Murray.) Siakam over Butler because of more games, Toronto ended up surprisingly strong and... eye test. Gobert over Towns because I thought about defense and... well, is the play-in game part of the regular season, since it's not playoffs? Morant would be first team over Doncic if he had played more games.

AWARDS

MVP—Either Giannis or Jokic could get this and I wouldn't be mad. I don't think it should be Embiid, sue me. I dont trust Philadelphia.

COY—Monty Williams (Phoenix) easy. Runner ups Tyronn Lue and... Taylor Jenkins. Honorable mention Nick Nurse. (Yes runner ups, i dont really care for "runners up")

ROY—Evan Mobley (Cleveland), runner ups Cunningham and then Barnes, very close. Seems to me like people are punishing Mobley for the Cavs' injury misfortunes. No way man.

6MOY—Kevin Love (Cleveland). Close runner up Cameron Johnson (who started more games and played fewer total games). Love was great this year, remember the other night when he did 32/10 in 15 minutes? Tyler Herro is not eligible because he's not a sixth man. He's third in MPG and FIRST in total minutes for Miami this year smh my head. Fuck off

MIP—Dejounte Murray (San Antonio). You seen what this guy is doing? He tore his ACL and missed his third season a few years ago btw. Led the league in steals. Spurs overperformed based on their roster and it wasnt entirely due to Popovich's coaching. Close runner up Darius Garland, whos really good.

DPOY—Mikal Bridges (Phoenix). Most defensive miles traveled in the league this year, opponents hate him, so good at navigating screens and he played every game for the league's second best rated defense. He's so good dude. Runner up Marcus Smart (who played 11 fewer games for the league's best rated defense but had all-defense worthy partner in the frontcourt, who was probably the year's best help defender, in Robert Williams.)

For fun, I'll throw All-Defensive Teams and All-Rookie Teams out there:

All-Defensive First Team: —Marcus Smart (Boston), Matisse Thybulle (Philadelphia), Mikal Bridges (Phoenix), Jaren Jackson Jr (Memphis) , Rudy Gobert (Utah)

All-Defensive Second Team: —Chris Paul (Phoenix), Patrick Beverley (Minnesota), Herb Jones (New Orleans), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee), Robert Williams (Boston)

Notes: Timelord edges Bam out for that second center spot because of an advantage in games played and team defensive record (with the caveat of Marcus Smart/Tatum etcs help, but note also Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, etc, even if the Miami white guys aren't good at defense). Herb Jones is NICE. Honorable mention to Mobley for real. I wanted to find a way to fit Jrue Holiday on this list, he's phenomenal, but Milwaukee's defense wasn't great this season so it was him or Giannis. Draymond Green missed too many games.

All-Rookie First Team: —Cade Cunningham (Detroit), Franz Wagner (Orlando), Herb Jones (New Orleans), Scottie Barnes (Toronto), Evan Mobley (Cleveland)

All-Rookie Second Team: —Jalen Green (Houston), Josh Giddey (Oklahoma City), Bones Hyland (Denver), Ayo Dosunmu (Chicago), Jonathan Kuminga (Golden State)

Notes: Honorable mention to Sengun, Duarte, Davion Mitchell... Dosunmu gets the nod because he was kind of thrown into the fire, sink or swim, and he swum.

Final thoughts: EOTY—not fucking Darryl Morey, I'll tell you. Honestly, maybe Sean Marks deserves it.

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Blog 3 The Garden is my Canvas

Figure.1 Photograph. JS. 2020.

I was looking for collage materials for a particular piece of artwork for my visual journal, when I came across an article called ‘The Healing Art of The Garden’ in the magazine Tate Etc published by the Tate Galleries, (Don & Grant, 2020 p34). Monty Don was describing how gardening has helped him with his mental health and seeing gardens as healing spaces, where there is the reliability of the natural ebb and flow of the seasons. I have found it reassuring that we have that reliability ahead of us in seasonal change seen with growth, dieback and regrowth.  It offers optimism. Finding the article also coincided with me thinking about how I need to be in my own garden and while I sit in my studio and look across to my garden, I feel it’s pull, though I have to resist. I have far too much work to do.

My space

Something I have learnt about myself during the Covid-19 restrictions and lockdown, is that I need to be physically productive, and that my garden fulfils that need. I find moving around while mentally planning and designing very therapeutic. Like an internal sifting of thoughts while my body is in constant motion. I am making art, although not with traditional art materials. The garden is also a sensory space, and perhaps another reason I find it therapeutic is the richness of sensations – smells, sounds, textures, colours. When I’m working on my garden, I look for patterns, textures, shapes and form (Fig. 1.) I’m building and creating contrasts with the formal elements within nature. I have taken the twisted branches of my willow using ink and a straw to blow the spindly, twisted branches and edited in photoshop. I have recently installed Adobe Photoshop, which I have had fun with. (fig. 2)

Figure 2. Experimenting with Photoshop. JS. 2020.

The garden is an ever-changing space where creativity literally grows organically and mistakes can be made, but easily rectified. My art making in the traditional sense, suffered over the summer. During lockdown and following it too, I found it difficult to focus, but in the garden, I could plan and move around freely thinking about colours, shapes, growth and the future. It came very naturally to me. The garden doesn’t care about the virus. Nor do the birds and wildlife. They carry on with their normal daily life. Staying alive, reproducing, and feeding. I never feel alone or isolated in the garden.

There’s something to be said for active creativity. I believe this could be transferred to the art therapy studio - where ever that might be! Land artists like Andy Goldsworthy, work with the environment, gathering natural objects and arranging them creatively. It involves physical and mental planning. I have in the past worked with active students with challenging behaviour outside in the school grounds, gathering interesting objects, creating, and photographing them. It was helpful in focussing their attention. Perhaps being free from the confines of the indoor classroom allowed them to better tune in to their creativity.

The Therapeutic Space

The garden, much like the beach can offer a place for reflection and creativity, along with providing the containment needed in the therapy setting; they are safe and boundaried places, where the therapist can hold the space. For much of my creative time, my studio, or even my canvas is the outdoors environment. The potential therapeutic space could be where ever the art therapy takes place. Catherine Hyland Moon talks about ‘art therapy workspaces’ and suggests we look for the ‘potentials’ (Moon 2002 p. 84) in them. The art therapy space could hypothetically be anywhere, as long as there is an art therapist, a client, and objects – and represents the triangular relationship, which is a distinctive feature within art therapy (Springham & Huet 2018).

References:

Don, M. & Grant, S. (2020). The Healing Art of The Garden Tate Etc: Issue. 49 (April) p.34-41.

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RELAXER di Joel Potrykus

This is 1999. Abbie, is a young unemployed video game enthusiast, with an extraordinary resemblance to the famous silent film genius Buster Keaton, is challenged by his somewhat sadistic brother to complete the infamous level 256 of PAC-MAN. Abbie is a loser and wants to get his brother's respect, so he accepts the challenge even mistakenly believing that there is a prize of 100,000 Dollars if he manages to complete all the levels. Almost always alone without ever getting up from the leather sofa, located in the center of the city's mini-apartment until the game ends, the young protagonist stubborn in his intent is forced to overcome other obstacles of daily and human type such as hunger, thirst, heat, cold, etc. ... Also because the duration of the game takes him through a dilated time of months and seasons.

It is a psyco/fantastic comedy with philosophical traits, ironic like Monty Python's movies but ultimately sad. Skillfully crafted, the film is incredibly brilliant and delirious.

Director: Joel Potrykus

Actors: Joshua Burge, Davis Dastmalchian, Andre Hyland, Adina Howard, Amari Cheatom

Language: English

Country: U.S.A.

Year: 2018

Duration: '91 min

Siamo nel 1999. Abbie, un giovane disoccupato appassionato di videogiochi, dalla straordinaria assomiglianza al celebre genio del cinema muto Buster Keaton, viene sfidato dal fratello un po’ sadico, a completare l’infame livello 256 di PAC-MAN. Abbie è un perdente e vuole ottenere il rispetto del fratello, quindi accetta la sfida credendo anche erroneamente che vi sia un premio di 100.000 Dollari se riesce a completare tutti i livelli. Quasi sempre solo senza mai alzarsi dal divano in pelle, posizionato al centro del miniappartamento cittadino fino a che non conclude il gioco, il giovane protagonista ostinato nel suo intento si vede costretto a superare anche altri ostacoli di tipo quotidiano e umano come la fame, la sete, il caldo, il freddo, etc… Anche perché la durata del gioco lo porta attraverso un tempo dilatato di mesi e stagioni.

Si tratta di una commedia psico/fantascientifica con tratti filosofeggianti, ironico come i film dei Monty Python ma in definitiva triste. Sapientemente realizzato il film e’ incredibilmente geniale e delirante.

Regia: Joel Potrykus

Attori: Joshua Burge, Davis Dastmalchian, Andre Hyland, Adina Howard, Amari Cheatom

Lingua: Inglese

Paese: U.S.A.

Anno: 2018

Durata:  ’91 min

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CATEGORIES (FINAL UPDATE, CLOSED)

CELEBRITIES OF RP ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Acacia Brinley (Etnies Cocktail x8) Adeladie Kane (Gwen Briggs) Adam Levine Aileen Navarro (Kelli Berglund) Alex gaskarth (Parker Czar x2) Alicia Vikander (Scarlett Czar) Alexis ren (Paris Republic x14, Daytona Maine x6) Alexandria Daddario (Gwen Briggs) Ally brooke (Keilani Santoro x5) Amanda Stelle (Wolfie Lindes) Amanda Seyfried (Morae Verikov) Amelia Zadro (Ellis King) Ana Sophia Robb (Evelina Cocktail x4) Anna Kendrick (Tarae Ridette x3) Annie Clark (Tarae Ridette) Andrea russett (Logan Wantmore x4, Christian Republic x6, Kat Hutton, Manon King x2 ) Aren Rose (Aniroc Reese) Ariana grande (Austen Cocktail x8, Moon Tsukino, Luna Styffe x3, Sullivan Lomax, Candy Memory x2, Rezlynn Vercetti) Ashley benson (Rhylin Verikov x3, Paige Mayhem x2, Sage Reese) Ashley tisdale (Christina Korsica x2, Daya Verikov x2, Avita Shake, Julissa Belini) Aubrey Plaza (Gwen Briggs) Austin carlile (Austin Maine x7, Fox Korsica x4) Austin mahone Barbara Palvin (Suki Kudubek) Bebe Rexha Becky G (Keilani Santoro x5) Bella hadid (Giana York x9) Bella Thorne (Tally Jerzak x5, Stori Steele) Bethany mota (Sam Everett x6)   Bethany Joy Lenz (Kyle Reese x2, Alyssia Reese, Morae Verikov, Lily Gaia) Blake lively (Evyn Reese) Bri Larson Britt Robertson (Juliet Ridette) Britney Spears Bryana Holly (Orion Vera x2) Calum hood Cailin Russo (Adrian Palermo) Cara delevingne Candice accola Candice Swanpoel (Elodine Sixnine) Camila cabello (Ryan Korsica x4, Daxton Cocktail x5, Camila Kalottie, Alexis Morei) Camila mendes (Keilani Santoro x2, Lana Paravi, Arsyn Republic x3, Ciona Belini x6, Juliet Ridette) Cameron Dallas Carrie underwood (Cooper Mastubait x2, Cooper Ridette x3) Carlson Young (Cindy Republic x9, Scarlett Czar, Anna Ridette x2, Tarae Ridette) Cierra Ramirez (Koltyn Lacour x3, Naveah Ryza x2) Cindy Kimberley (Bonnie Korsica x6, Leia Nirvana) Claire holt (Elodie Sixnine) Claudia Tihan (Evie Kalottie x3) Chance Crawford Channing Tatum Chlow Bennet (Riley Bleeker) Christina Aguilara (Shelby Cocktail x7) Cristine Prosperi (Mattie Emerge) Chrissy Costanza (Evie Kalottie x2)   Chris hemsworth Chris brown Cole sprouse (Luke Lacour x3, Pax Trippy) Crystal reed (Paige Mayhem) Danielle Campbell (Kennedy Czar x3) Dave Franco Demi lovato (Indi Kendrix x8, Ciona Belini x9, Melzey Everett x2, Jude ???? x5) Debbie Ryan (Indi Kendrix x8) Diana agron Diane Guerrero Dominic Deangelis (Christian Republic) Dove Cameron (Razlyn Styffe x4, Kamari Navarro) Drake (Kyra Nirvana) Dua Lipa (Vexa Wasabi, Sage Reese x2, Suki Kudubek, Stori Steele) Dylan o brien (Eric Lacour x3 , Styles Ryzette x5) Dylan sprouse (Luke Lacour x2) Ed westwick Ed sheeran Elizabeth Olsen (Sawyer Korsica x8, Rowan Palermo x2) Emily Ratajkowski (Arsyn Republic x3) Emilia Clarke (Dany Kastner) Emma Roberts (Jazzy Lacour x3, Stori Steele x2) Emma Stone (Delilah Reese, Paige Mayhem) Emma Watson Emmy Rossum (Elodie Sixnine) Emeraude Toubia (Starlie Santoro x6, Daytona Maine) Emily Osment (Cooper Ridette) Emily VanCamp (Paige Mayhem) Evan peters (Joel Korsica x9) Gigi Hadid (Arsyn Republic x9, Noura Reese) G-Eazy (Parker Czar x3, Tony Tate) Grant gustin (Alex Amell x4) Grace helbig (Shelby Cocktail x3) Gregg sulkin (Colt Exottic x3) Hailey Baldwin (Ayla Republic x5, Addy Devyne x5) Halsey (Colson Czar x2) Harry styles (Monty Everett) Hayden pannettiere Hilary duff (Cooper Ridette x4) Holland roden (Libby Verikov x5, Piper Reese x2, Dany Kastner) Ian Somerhalde (Jude ??? x5) Jack gilinsky (Taber Lacour x7, Scotty Herbs x2, Leo Neymar) James Franco Jasmine Villegas (Delilah Everett x10, Christina Korsica) Janel Parrish (Kristen Sprizell) Jenn Im (Ivie Luna) Jennifer Lawrence Jensen ackles (Adrian Palermo) Joe Jonas (Wes Baker x2) Jojo (Alyssia Reese x2) John Cena (Poncho Maine x3) Josh Dunn Julianne hough (Keely Czar x2) Justin Bieber (Monty Everett x3, Ronan King, Maksyn Ganja x3, Nathan Cruz, Kaleb Wong) Justin Timberlake (Alyssia Reese) Kanye west Kat graham (Alyssia Reese) Katie Stevens (Anna Ridette x2, Tarae Ridette) Katy Perry (Evyn Reese) Kaya Scoldelario (Piper Reese) Kellan lutz Kelsey Ballerini (Keely Czar x5) Kelli Berglund (Aileen Navarro x4) Kendall Jenner (Kendi Republic x4, Layla Zaveri x2)   Kian lawley (Luca Cocktail x3, Nyles Marullo, Jensen Korsica x2) Kim kardashian Khloe kardashian Kourtney kardashian (Piper Reese x2) Kristen Stewart (Frankie Carter, Suki Kudubek) Kylie Jenner (Dover Korsica x14, Payson Kendrix x3, Maggie Wasabi x2, Alana Reese) Lady Gaga (Channing Wantmore) Lauren Conrad Lauren jauregui (Adele Palmer x3, Kova Kalottie x6, Adah Belini, Alyssia Reese, Shay Bazara) Lea michele (Evyn Reese, Amberle Burke, Sage Reese) Leighton meester (Piper Reese x2, Lily Gaia x2) Liam hemsworth Liam Payne Lili Reinhart (Starlie Santoro x3, Paige Mayhem, Elodie Sixnine) Lilly Collins (Bronte Genji x2, Shayla Ridette) Liz Gillies (Tragedy Dylan) Lucy hale (Georgia Styffe x4, Pace Mayhem x2, Morae Verikov) Louis Tomlinson Luke Hemmings Machine gun Kelly (Colson Czar x2, Declan Devyne) Madelaine Petsch (Binx Lacour x6, Piper Reese) Madison beer (Paris Republic x10, Raelynn Neymar x4, Kyra Nirvana, Nova Scotia x2, Isla Zaveri) Maggie lindemannn (Jazzy Lacour x11)   Maia Mitchell (Dover Korsica x12, Dixyn Wantmore) Margot Robbie (Audrey Maine x5, Alaina Kendrix) Megan fox (Gabrial Jerzak x3, Evyn Reese, Elodie Sixnine) Melanie Martinez (Paige Mayhem) Melissa Benoist (Maci Gump) Meredith Mickelson (Aurora Korsica x6) Mia Zidane (Kehlani ??) Mila kunis (Evyn Reese) Miley Cyrus (Shelby Cocktail x5, Stori Steele) Miranda Kerr Molly O Malia (Delilah Everett x9, Brinklae Wakefield) Naya Rivera (Alyissa Reese) Neels visser (Mattis Republic x7) Nina dobrev (Blair Cocktail x2, Adele Palmer x2, Mars Exottic, Evyn Reese, Shayla Ridette, Keely Czar x2, Lani Casinas) Niall horan (Sawyer Bowman x3) Nick Jonas Nicki Minaj Nicola peltz (Ryan Korsica x2, Chey Lacour x2) Niki Demartino (Ciona Belini x3) Noah Cyrus (Jo Manhattan) Normani Kodei (Ayla Republic) Olivia holt (Alexandria Mansfield x6) Paris Hilton (Paris Republic x2) Paul Wesley (Luke Lacour x3) Perrie Edwards (Jack Verikov x2, Piper Reese) Phoebe Tonkin (Paige Mayhem, Parker Zaccuri) Rachel bilson (Evyn Reese, Elodie Sixnine, Piper Reese) Remy ma Rihanna (Sophia ??? x2) Rowan Blanchard (Morae Verikov) Ryan gosling Ryan Reynolds Sabrina carpenter (Morae Verikov x2, Tragedy Dylan, Vixen Mustebait) Sammy Wilks (Max ??? x2) Saddy Roberson (Ashtlyn Exottic x3) Sailor Mars (Adele Palmer x3) Sarah hyland (Bronte Genji x2) Sasha Pieterse (Rhylin Verikov) Savannah montano (Evah Korsica x6, Ocean Republic x4)   Selena Gomez (Khrys Republic x2, Dom Legacy x7, Aveah Wantmore x2, Lucy Zaveri x4, Khrys Republic, Daniella Belini, Sage Reese, Millie Bourbon X3) Scarlett Leithold (Maia Lindes x5) Shay Mitchell (Kori Royal x4, Skyler Ryzette) Shawn mendes Stella hudgens (Savannah Belini x2) Shelley hennig (Paige Mayhem, Evelyn Bleeker x2) Sophia Bush (Evyn Reese, Julit Ridette, Aniroc Reese) Tana Mongeau (Baylor Styffe x2) Taylor Hill (Arsyn Republic x3) Taylor momsen (Tally Jerzak x2) Taylor swift (Colson Czar x4, Drew Reese, Evyn Reese) Tom Holland (Skyler Ryzette) Travis mills (Fox Korsica x4) Troian Bellisario (Amberle Burke, Piper Reese, Libby Verikov, Adele Palmer, Gwen Briggs) Tyler joseph (Calvin Pacer x2) Tyler posey (Devon Nirvana x4, Kyle Reese x2, Max Fallon) Vanessa hudgens (Christina Korsica x10, Isa Cocktai x2, Isa Belini x8, Morae Verikov x4, Pace Mayhem, Bri Verizon) Victoria Justice (Kami Zaveri)   Wesley stromberg (Parker Czar) Willa Holland (Suki Kudebek) Zac Efron (Gavin Baker, Decklan Shake x2) Zayn malik (Fox Korsica x3, Keilani Santoro) Zendaya (Stori Steele) Zoe sugg (Mattie Emerge x3) Zoey Deutch (Paige Mayhem)

^IF I MISSED ANYONE LET ME KNOW.

FUN CATEGORIES ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COUPLES Best couple orp (Jazzy Lacour & Joel Korsica x4, Dover Korsica & Fox Korsica, Taber Lacour & Paris Republic x5, Brielle Verbeck & Gavin Baker x5, Binx Lacour & Mattis Republic x4, Giana York & Jensen Korsica x5, Max Santoro & Cindy Republic x4, Poncho Maine & Ayla Republic x2 )   Worst couple orp (Jazzy Lacour & Joel Korsica x8, Paris Republic & Taber Lacour, Mykel Zaveri & Hadley Zaveri) Who should be dating (Silas Santoro & Brooke Korsica x4, Colson Czar & Austin Campari, Etines Cocktail & Austin Campari) Who shouldn’t be dating (Taber Lacour & Paris Republic, Jazzy Lacour & Joel Korsica, Audrey Maine & Calvin Pacer) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FAMILY Worst family ( The Korsica’s x6, The Republic's x2, The Cocktails x3, The Wantmore's, The Belini's x2) Best family (The Cocktail’s x4, The Korisca's x5, The Lacour's x2, The Republics x2, The Santoro's x2, The Verikov's x2, The Maine's x3 The Belini's, The Vigalitore's (are they still around??), The Excottis 's, The Reese's, The Ridette's) Most underrated family (The Exottic's x2, The York's, The Santoro's x3, The Verberks, The Belini's, The Ridette's, The Mayhem's) Most popular family (The Republic's x4, The Cocktail's x3, The Korsica's x4, The Wantmore's, The Palmer's, The Kasner's) Most fakest family (The Korsica’s x2, The Cocktail's x4, The Republic's x2) Most kind family (The Maine's x3, The Belini's, The Korsica's x5, The Cocktail's) Most realist family (The Korsica’s x4, The Ridette's x2, The Republics, The Verikov's, The Reese's, The Mayhem's) Most Annoying family (The Cocktail's x2, The Korsica's, The Lacour's) What family needs to leave rp (The Cocktail's, The Maine's x2, The Belini's) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BIGGEST Biggest player orp (Silas Santoro x2) Biggest player (female) orp (Kat Hutton x2) Biggest bully orp (Dover Korsica x8, Paris Republic x2, Mike/Julie Korsica, Mattis Republic x2) Biggest catfish orp (Lola Fountain x3, Cindy Republic, Ryan ????, Megan Lee Barrett) Biggest liar orp (Aaron Republic x3, Shay Maine, Loki Untouched) Biggest “feud” starter orp (Paris Republic x3, The Korsica's x2) Biggest Heartbreaker orp (Brooke Korsica) Biggest Sweetheart orp (Brooke Korsica x7, Koltyn Lacour, Daxton Cocktail x2, Binx Lacour, Mattie Emerge) Biggest mouth orp (Monty Everett x3, Dover Korsica, Paris Republic, Arsyn Republic) Biggest Shopper orp (Dover Korsica) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORP King orp (Taber Lacour x5, Joel Korsica x4, Mattis Republic x3, Jack Verikov) Queen orp (Paris Republic x4, Jazzy Lacour, Shelby Cocktail x2, Anna Ridette, Binx Lacour, Dover Korsica, Morae Verikov, Adele Palmer) Realist person orp (Binx Lacour, Tally Jerzak, Shelby Cocktail, Ivie Luna, Piper Reese) Fakest person orp (Shelby Cocktail, Brooke Korsica, Monty Everett, Austen Cocktail, Austin Maine) Funniest orp (Arsyn Republic, Khrys Republic, Colt Exottic, Dover Korsica, Dom Legacy, Mattis Repubic, Paige Mayhem) Most genuine orp (Joel Korsica x3, Mattie Emerge, Giana York, Binx Lacour, Morae Verikov x2, Ciona Belini, Isa Belini, Shelby Cocktail) Noses person orp (Dover Korsica x3, Willa ???) Quietest orp (Giana York x3, Starlie Santoro x2, Binx Lacour, Libby Verikov) Worst typer orp (Brooke Korsica x2, Khrys Republic) Soupiest orp (Brooke Korsica) Dustiest orp (Christina Korsica x2) Trashiest orp (Dover Korsica, Tarae Ridette) God orp (Silas Santoro x2) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER Favorite friendship (Dover Korsica & Fox Korsica x3, Bonnie & Poppy Korsica, Anna Ridette & Mattie Emerge, Victoria Minky & Kat Hutton, Paris Republic & Mattis Republic, Aurora Korsica & Brooke Kosica x2, Pace & Paige Mayhem, Piper & Alyssia Reese, Kyle & Delilah Reese)   Favorite “feud” (Monty vs Everybody x3) Worst Friendship Best defaults (The Lacour's, The Republic's x2, Paris Republic, Sweet Peach Palette (really? lol), Paige Mayhem) Worst defaults (The Belini's x2) Best resource site (Scream Sources x2, Messy Sources) Best premade site (Flynpngs, Minxmades, Peachysrc) Best confession site (roleplayrumors x3, vicious secrets) Worst confession site Best Singer (Maksyn Ganja, Razlyn Styffe) Cutest rl pictures (Alix Chaysin x2, Pace Mayhem, Piper Reese, Paige Mayhem, Austin Maine) Cutest layout (Ivie Luna x2, Dover Korsica, Shelby Cocktail, Paige Mayhem) Ugliest layout (Jack Kalottie)   Professional Cry Baby (Fox Korsica, Monty Everett) Always has the best songs on their profile (Paris Republic x2, Skyler Ryzette) Who needs to delete (Monty Everett x4, Everyone x2, Eric Lacour, Loki Untouched) Who needs to stay deleted (Reyna Richie, Aaron Republic x2, Luna Fountain) Most Annoying (Hazel Korsica x5, Natalya Richie) Most Likey to cough during skype (Maksyn Ganja) Most Like their face claim (Maksyn Ganja, Paris Republic, Shelby Cocktail, Ciona Belini, Morae Verikov, Ivie Luna, Skyler Ryzette, Piper Reese, Paige Mayhem) Most Heroric (Evah Korsica, Dover Korsica)

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Aloha, 2018! The Tribune-Herald’s top stories of the year

Earth has made another revolution around the sun and, as we get set to ring in 2019, it’s time to look back at the year that was 2018.

In addition to White House firings and resignations too numerous to detail, 2018 is marked with a mind-boggling number of disasters locally, nationally and globally.

Hurricane Florence blew ashore from the Atlantic in September, causing 53 confirmed deaths, mostly in the Carolinas. In October, Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida panhandle, leveling cities and leaving at least 36 dead. Typhoon Manghut brought widespread damage to Guam, the Philippines and South China, and was responsible for at least 134 fatalities, 127 of them in the Philippines. Typhoon Yutu wreaked havoc in both the Philippines and the Northern Marianas Islands of Saipan and Tinian, killing 27.

Wildfires in California killed at least 88 people — and that total may still rise, as hundreds are still missing and unaccounted for.

And a tsunami in Indonesia just before Christmas killed more than 430 people.

Notable deaths this year include 41st President George H.W. Bush and his first lady, Barbara Bush, U.S. senator and former presidential candidate John McCain, former Hawaii U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, pioneering astronaut John Young, the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin, physicist and author Stephen Hawking, chef-turned-author and TV host Anthony Bourdain, handbag designer Kate Spade, playwright Neil Simon, author Philip Roth, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, actress and director Penny Marshall, evangelist Billy Graham, comic book creator Stan Lee, jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove and movie star Burt Reynolds.

Some prominent Big Islanders passed in 2018, as well. They include: pacemaker developer and Medtronic founder Earl Bakken; self-made car dealer and entrepreneur David De Luz; former University of Hawaii at Hilo chancellor Edward Kormondy; murdered police officer Bronson Kaliloa; second-generation Hawaiian music legend and UH-Hilo slack-key guitar teacher Cyril Pahinui; rapper, activist and radio personality Donald “Ke‘ala” Kawa‘auhau, also known as “King Don 1” of Sudden Rush; Kahua Ranch patriarch and community benefactor Herbert “Monty” Richards; rancher and community activist Harold “Freddy” Rice, whose Rice vs. Cayetano lawsuit opened up Office of Hawaiian Affairs elections to the entire Hawaii electorate; Kona businesswoman and community volunteer Maralyn “Marni” Herkes; activist Lanric Hyland; Brian Hughes, a Hilo-born federal firefighter who died battling the Ferguson fire in California; and former child actress and singer Donna Butterworth, who co-starred with Elvis Presley in “Paradise, Hawaiian Style.”

And now, we bring you the Top 10 local stories of 2018 as selected by the editorial staff of the Hawaii Tribune-Herald:

1. Kilauea erupts

On April 30, Pu‘u O‘o’s crater floor collapsed after steady inflation of its cone since March, causing hundreds of small tremors along Kilauea volcano’s East Rift Zone and sending underground magma downrift.

Then on May 3, a 5.0-magnitude temblor prompted Pu‘u O‘o’s cone to emit a plume of red ash that was seen for miles. That afternoon, a volcanic eruption forced the evacuation of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens in lower Puna after lava burst through cracks in the middle of a residential street in Leilani.

On May 4, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck on the south flank of Kilauea, the largest quake in Hawaii in 43 years. The massive temblor drove home the enormity of what was happening beneath the earth’s surface.

The lower East Rift Zone eruption, the largest in more than two centuries, would change not only the landscape, but also the lives of thousands of Big Island residents. The earth’s crust was breached by two dozen fissures, with at least one, fissure 8, sending rivers of molten rock downhill for months.

Simultaneously, collapse-explosion events occurred regularly inside Halema‘uma‘u crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, dramatically increasing the size of the crater. The park was closed for 134 days and the Jaggar Museum, perched on the crater’s overlook, was deemed unsafe and its exhibits were removed.

The eruption also necessitated moving of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to the University of Hawaii at Hilo campus.

Evacuation shelters were opened, housing more than 400 displaced individuals at their peak, including residents of Kapoho Vacationland subdivision, which had no homes remaining, Kapoho Beach Lots, where all but a few homes were destroyed by lava, and surrounding areas. In all, more than 700 homes were consumed by lava between May and August.

Numerous Pahoa businesses closed, and many continue to suffer economically from the lava crisis.

Lava crossed Highways 132 and 137 plus Pohoiki Road in lower Puna. Underground magma movement caused cracks in Highway 130 that were later covered by steel plates, and cracks and sinkholes developed on Highway 11 in the Volcano area.

While much of lower Puna was inundated by lava, the nerves of Volcano village residents and cash registers of its businesses were adversely affected for months by Halema‘uma‘u’s seismic activity and the national park’s closure.

Other casualties of the lava include Wai‘opae Tide Pools, Champagne Pond, Ahalanui Beach Park and Kua O Ka La Public Charter School, all in lower Puna. Lava entered the parking lot at Isaac Hale Beach Park in Pohoiki, but the county park itself and the state-owned Pohoiki boat ramp, which is accessed through the park, were spared.

Isaac Hale Beach Park was reopened in early December after the county bulldozed through lava on Highway 137 and reopened the road.

Dozens of sightseers, informally dubbed “lava loiterers,” were cited by authorities for trespassing to get a closer look at lava in areas deemed restricted to the public. There also were reports of burglars and squatters taking advantage of evacuated homes.

The lava’s destruction ended in early August, and in early September, no molten lava was visible within the cone of fissure 8.

2. The rain from Lane

Although no hurricanes made landfall in Hawaii, there were a number of close calls, including from Hurricanes Hector, Norman and Olivia. But one storm in particular, Hurricane Lane, was especially problematic for East Hawaii.

The former tropical cyclone had already passed the Big Island and was being torn to remnants by wind shear when the storm’s outer rain bands dropped a deluge of historic proportions on East Hawaii in late August.

The National Weather Service described the downpour — which damaged numerous homes and businesses, destroyed two homes in Hawaiian Acres subdivision, and caused evacuations in Reed’s Island in Hilo and Keaau Ag Lots — as the “third highest storm total rainfall from a tropical cyclone in the United States since 1950.”

Mountain View received 51.53 inches of rain between noon Aug. 22 and 4 a.m. Aug. 26.

Damage to county facilities totaled about $20 million, and an estimated 152 homes were damaged, with 59 sustaining major damage from Lane, Managing Director Wil Okabe said.

3. This is not a drill

With those words, all capitalized, flashing across cellphones statewide at 8:07 a.m. on Jan. 13, a Saturday, islanders were warned of an impending nuclear catastrophe: North Korea had fired intercontinental ballistic missiles at Hawaii.

Although state officials knew almost immediately the chilling text message from Hawaii Emergency Management Agency — which was re-transmitted via TV and radio — was a false alert, it took 38 minutes for the state to issue another cellphone alert cancelling the false alarm. It took 13 minutes for the state to announce it was a false alarm on social media platforms, with Gov. David Ige blaming the lapse on having forgotten his Twitter password.

The employee who sent out the false alert, a man in his 50s, thought it was a real missile emergency, although others on the same watch heard the word “exercise” several times and knew the alert shouldn’t have been sent to the public, authorities said. The employee was, at first, reassigned to another position, but was later fired, ostensibly because of public pressure. He’s filed a wrongful-termination lawsuit against the state.

Then-HI-EMA director Vern Miyagi resigned after the fiasco and was replaced by retired Navy Capt. Tom Travis, a former Big Island resident.

4. Pocketbook pinch

Big Islanders should be prepared to pay more for just about everything in 2019.

Five county taxes and fees have been recently hiked or are in the process of being raised. That includes property taxes, which were raised in 2017 on all classes of properties with the exception of homeowner and affordable rental.

The county has increased its share of gasoline taxes each of the past four years, with the pain at the pump going up from 19 to 23 cents per gallon in 2019, and annual vehicle safety check stickers up $5.81 each. Water bills are up an average of 8 percent for residential users, and the county plans to increase sewer fees 44 percent in 2019.

In addition, the county will assess a quarter-cent surcharge on state general excise tax starting Jan. 1, meaning you’ll pay an extra 4.25 cents per dollar for retail goods and services.

Those retail goods are likely going up, as well. Matson, the largest shipper of goods to the islands, increased its fuel surcharge from 27.3 percent in 2017 to 38.5 percent in 2018, an increase of 41 percent.

Tipping fees for commercial rubbish haulers went up a whopping 27 percent in 2018 and will increase a modest 2 percent in 2019.

And electricity went up about 7.4 percent in 2018, with Hawaii Electric Light Co. requesting an additional 3.4 percent rate hike.

5. High court paves way for TMT

On Oct. 30, the Hawaii Supreme Court voted 4-1 in favor of granting a Conservation District Use Permit to allow the next-generation Thirty Meter Telescope to be built on Maunakea.

A month later, the high court voted down two motions to reconsider that decision.

Scott Ishikawa, a spokesman for TMT International Observatory, said the organization is working to fulfill pre-construction requirements set by the permit issued by the Board of Land and Natural Resources.

He said a resumption in construction would take “at least several months.”

Some opponents of the project have said they plan to try to block construction. Protesters, who call themselves “protectors,” repeatedly blocked construction vehicles in 2015 before the high court overturned the original permit because of due process issues.

BLNR issued another permit in 2017 after a lengthy contested case hearing, which led to another appeal to the Supreme Court.

6. Cop killing spurs manhunt

On the evening of July 17, Officer Bronson Kaliloa, a 10-year veteran of the Hawaii Police Department, was shot and killed by the side of Highway 11 near Kukui Camp Road in Mountain View.

The 46-year-old Kaliloa, a married father of three and Puna Officer of the Year for 2014, became the fifth Big Island police officer killed in the line of duty and the first to die of gunfire.

Kaliloa’s death spurred an islandwide manhunt for Justin Joshua Waiki, a felon wanted on a warrant revoking his bail. Waiki was shot and killed July 20 by officers during a shootout on South Point Road in Ka‘u. Sgt. Bryan Tina of the Special Response Team, the department’s SWAT unit, suffered nonfatal gunshot wounds in the shootout.

Police Chief Paul Ferreira called Kaliloa’s shooting “the worst day of my 36-year-career,” and Kaliloa’s funeral on Aug. 4 drew more than 1,000 people, including police and other first-responders from across Hawaii and beyond.

7. Hilo redevelopment bill becomes law

Gov. David Ige came to Hilo in early July to sign Senate Bill 3058, a measure that establishes a “Hilo community economic district” around the Kanoelehua Industrial Area.

The law creates a sprawling redevelopment district for Hilo under a 10-year pilot program, which encompasses all state lands in the industrial area as far south as Makaala Street, Banyan Drive and the Waiakea Peninsula, Wailoa River State Recreation Area, the Bayfront ball fields and along Kalanianaole Avenue.

The law allows tenants within the district to extend their leases for up to 40 years if they make substantial improvements, subject to Land Board approval. Many of the leases were established after the 1960 tsunami and are facing expiration. Members of the business community say those whose leases are expiring have little incentive to invest in the property, leading to dilapidation in areas such as the KIA, where the state leases almost 80 parcels.

Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce President Gordon Takaki said the bill is “probably the biggest thing to happen to the KIA” since it was established in 1960.

Jason Fujimoto, president and chief operating officer for HPM Building Supply, said HPM is preparing to submit its lease extension application to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources in early 2019.

8. Fines for farmers market

On March 16, the county sent a letter to Hilo Farmers Market owner Keith De La Cruz, informing him he’d reached the deadline to complete a permanent structure for the iconic market at the corner of Kamehameha Avenue and Mamo Street. The letter also stated the market was in violation of the county’s zoning, building and fire codes, and he would be fined $1,000 a day for each of four parcels the market occupied for each day violations continued to occur.

The market closed down for a day a week later, and the tarps and tents covering the market were replaced with individual pop-up tents De La Cruz instructed owners to buy and which the county also deemed as unacceptable. County inspectors continued citing violations at the market and, as of October, accrued fines totaled more than $200,000.

Mayor Harry Kim said last week De La Cruz met a Dec. 14 deadline for submitting new plans for a permanent market structure to the county.

9. Council passes vacation rental bill

The County Council in late November passed on a 6-1 vote a bill regulating short-term vacation rentals on Hawaii Island.

The final measure, passed in November, was the culmination of seven drafts and extensive community input over a two-year period.

It’s now up to the Planning Department to formulate the rules which, when drafted, will face a public hearing. Those rules are expected to be finalized by April 1.

Hawaii County becomes the last in the state to regulate short-term rentals in residential neighborhood.

“This must be controlled because of the disturbance of a lifestyle,” Mayor Harry Kim said in favor of the measure. “Vacation rental is a business. It’s not a good or bad business, it’s just a business. … This is good where it is controlled.”

10. A brown Christmas

Big Island Dairy, which announced its intention to cease operations in 2019, discharged manure-laden wastewater into Ookala gulches over the holidays.

According to the Department of Health, owners of the beleaguered dairy reported Christmas morning that about 800,000 gallons of wastewater was expected to be discharged during pumping activities throughout the day.

“(There’s) nothing like having the dairy say ‘Merry Christmas’ to the community by releasing close to a million gallons of effluent into the community,” Ookala resident Charlene Nishida said.

A discharge in May released nearly 2.3 million gallons of rain and wastewater during a period of three days, and in August, heavy rain from Hurricane Lane caused a wastewater pond at the dairy to overflow, sending untreated effluent into a nearby gulch.

The DOH issued the dairy fines of $91,000 on Dec. 4 for three separate spills between April and May.

That comes more than a year after DOH fined the dairy $25,000 in May 2017 for unlawful discharge of wastewater.

A lawsuit alleging the dairy violated the federal Clean Water Act was filed in 2017 in U.S. District Court in Honolulu.

Honorable mentions

As usual, there are a number of important stories worthy of mention which did not make the Top 10 list. They include: the acquisition of the Great Crack Property in Ka‘u in September by the National Park Service; four individuals killed and another injured in police-involved shootings; former Puna Councilwoman Jen Ruggles refusing to vote her final two months in office, based on her belief the county and council are illegal entities and her votes might constitute war crimes; work continues on the Hu Honua power plant in progress, despite legal challenges and a $25,000 fine for discharging industrial wastewater into the ocean on Nov. 9; and the Keauhou Ranch fire in August blackened more than 3,700 acres on the slopes of Mauna Loa, mostly within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Hawaii Tribune-Herald reporters Tom Callis, Michael Brestovansky and Stephanie Salmons and West Hawaii Today reporter Nancy Cook Lauer contributed to this story.

Email John Burnett at jburnett@hawaiitribune-herald.com. from Hawaii News – Hawaii Tribune-Herald http://bit.ly/2Ajd7Fl

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Character List

World of Warcraft: 

Akto’vash - (m/f) - Earth Shaman - Forest Troll - 53 - 8′9″ / 266.7 cm (tag: akto)

Alaure Duskwater (Ala) - (m) - Druid of the Fang - Night Elf - ~6-700 - 6′11″ / 210.82 cm (tag: alaure)

Baelli ??? - (m) - Lightning Shaman - Draenei - ??? - 5′11″ / 180.34 cm (tag: baelli)

Drakani - (f) - Protection Warrior - Forest Troll - 32 - 9′2″ / 279.82 cm (tag: drakani)

Eriaelithdra (Eri) Sunriver - (m/f) - Dancer/Rogue-Assassin - Blood/High Elf - ??? - 5′7″ / 170.18 cm (tag: eri)   

Felinasheda “Feli” Shadowbrook - (m/f) - Holy Shadow Priest - Blood Elf - ??? - 5′5″ / 165.09 cm (tag: feli)

Iluarra - (m) - Fury Warrior - Draenei - ??? - 7′5″ / 226.06 cm (tag: iluarra)

Inayu Hallownight - (m/f) - Death Knight - Orc - ??? - ??? / ??? (tag: inayu)

Jai’vagh - (m/f) - Pirate - Jungle Troll - 43 - 10′5″ / 317.5 cm (tag: jai)

Jali’vannah of the Bloodbone - (m) - Hunter - ?? - ?? (tag: jali)

Jesdeldra Dryden (Jes) - (m - sometimes f) - Healer Priest - Worgen - 35 - 5′6″ / 167.64 cm (human) 7′9″ / 236.22 cm (worgen) (tag: jes)

Jinn’an of the Bloodbone - (m) - Smoke (Fire) Shaman - Farraki Troll - 50′s maybe - 8′5″ / 256.54 cm (tag: jinn)

Ki’gen - (m/f) - Water Shaman - ??? Troll - 42 - 9′4″ / 284.48 cm (tag: ki)  

Kav’aash (Kav) - (f) - Rogue - Darkspear (Jungle) Troll - 26 - 8′0″ / 244.09 cm (tag: kav)

Kyden Dewfury - (m/f) - Druid - Half-Blood Elf / Half-Night Elf - ??? - 5′11″ / 180.34 cm (tag: kyden) 

Kyi’aana (Kyi) - (m) - Rogue - Darkspear (Jungle) Troll - 26 -  8′0″ / 244.09 cm (tag: kyi)

Kyra - (m) - Death Knight - Draenei - ??? - 7′2 / 218.44 cm (tag: kyra)  

Lea - (m/f) - Water Shaman Healer - Draenei - ??? - 6′11″ / 210.82 cm (tag: lea)

Lumiliastor - (m) - Feral Druid - Night Elf - ??? - 7′3″ / 220.98 cm (tag: lumi)

Luxanai (Ani) - (m/f) - Survival Hunter - Darkspear (Jungle) Troll - 34 - 7′7″ / 231.14 cm (tag: ani)       

Malleene Hawthorn (Mallie) - (f) - Hunter - Worgen - 27 - 5′2″ / 157.48 cm (human) 7′6″ / 228.6 cm (tag: mallie)

Mav’vani (Vani) - (f) - Fire Shaman - Half-Primal Half-Jungle Troll - 43 - 9′8″ / 294.64 cm (tag: vani)

Maz’kalia (Mazzie) - (m/f) - Warlock - Jungle Troll - 26 - 5′11″ / 180.33 cm (tag: mazzie)  

Mika - (m) - ?? - ?? - ?? - 4′9″ / 144.78 cm (tag: mika)

Nassiindra - (m) - Warrior - Draenei - ??? (young) - 6′0″ / 182.88 cm (tag: nas)  

Norinedarra Silvergrove (Nori) - (m/f) - Fury Warrior/Redemption Paladin - ??? -High/Blood Elf - 5′2″ / 157.48 cm (tag: nori)

Reagan - (m/f) - Civilian/Bartender - Human - 32 - 5′9″ / 175.25 cm (tag: reagan)  

Rie’verra - (m - sometimes f) - Fire Shaman/Jewelry Crafter - Zandalari Troll - 38 - 7′2″ / 218.44 cm (tag: rie)

Seho - (m - sometimes f) - Potion Maker/Exotic Dancer - Farraki Troll - 28 - 6′10″ / 208.28 cm (tag: seho)     

Shae - (m/f) - Air Shaman/Brothel Worker - Draenei - ??? - 7′2″ / 218.44 cm (tag: shae)

Shenji’vaskan - (m/f) - Shaman/Witch Doctor - Troll - ??? - 9′10″ / 299.72 cm (tag: shen)

Shuka’ri - (m - sometimes f) - Rogue - Primal Troll - 42 - 6′9″ / 205.74 cm (tag: shuka)

Taa’shu (Shu) - (f - sometimes m) - Hunter Rogue - Half-Dark Half-Zandalari Troll - 45 - 9′6″ / 289.56 cm (tag: shu)     

Tali’vishaa (Tali) - (m/f) - Civilian/Animal Handler - Half-Farraki Half-Zandalari Troll - 27 - 6′4″ / 193.04 cm (tag: tali)

Tativanya Blackwood - (m) - Fire Mage - Human - 22 - 5′8″ / 172.72 cm (tag: tati)  

Venna - (m - sometimes f) - Demon Hunter - Blood Elf/Illidari - ??? - 5′11″ / 180.33 cm (tag: venna)

Z - (m/f) - ?? - Zandalari Troll - ??? - 7′4″ / 223.51 cm (tag: Z)

Zarellynia (Nia) (m) - Rogue/Blade Dancer - Blood Elf - ??? - 5′4″ / 162.56 cm (tag: nia)  

Zyanni Moonwhisper - (m) - Druid - Blood Elf - ??? - 5′0″ / 152.40 cm (tag: zyanni)

Dragon Age:

Aatos Trevelyan - (m) - Fire Mage - Human - 45 (tag: aatos)

Bastien - (m) - ?? Mage - Half-Elf / Half-Ancient Elvhen - ??? (tag: bastien)

Ciar Adaar - (m) - Ice Mage - Qunari - 48 (tag: ciar)

Halle - (m/f) - ??? Mage - Elf - 23 (tag: halle) 

Huan Lavellan - (m/f) - Spirit Mage - Elf - 57 (tag: huan)

Inanlin - (m) - Ice Mage/Assassin Rogue - Elf - 40 (tag: inan)

Jacques Monet - (m) - Spirit Mage - Human - 23 (tag: jacques)

Kaeraa - (m/f) - Pirate - Qunari - ??? (tag: kaeraa) 

Kerr Ulaidh - (m/f) - Rogue/Bodyguard - Human - 42 (tag: kerr)

Leo Lavellan - (m) - Fire Mage - Elf - 26 (tag: leo)

Monty Hyland - (m) - Fire Mage - Human - 19 (tag: monty)

Nico - (m) - Healer / Necromancer - Elf - 38 (tag: nico)

Somniar Lavellan - (m/f) - Rogue - Elf - 57 (tag: somniar)

Tanaris Adaar - (m/f) - Spirit Mage - Qunari - 28 (tag: tana)   

Yun Lavellan - (m) - Spirit / Fire Mage - Elf - 29 (tag: yun)

Dungeons and Dragons: 

Aktashi - (m/f) - Bard - Tiefling - ?? - never played (tag: aktashi) 

Oz - (??) - Rogue Thief - High Elf - 225 - 5′3″ / 160.02 cm - played and died (tag: oz)

Xisvyn - (m/f) - ?? - Succubus - ?? - rp only (tag: xis)        

Zanonar - (??) - Beast Master Ranger - Half-Orc - 28 - 6′3″ / 190.50 cm - currently playing (tag: Zanonar)

Zenriel Valydark - (m - married) - Warlock - Hyena Shifter - 34 - 5′11�� / 180.33 cm - currently playing (tag: zenriel)  

To Be Added: 

The Atarziva - original race of shapeshifters (of a sort) - honestly really self-indulgent

ABO Verse - rp verse with a friend of mine - alpha/beta/omega dynamics - human with animal features but not quite furry

The Kingdom of the Fallen - rpg style fantasy story of my own - 2 short comics go with this

MXTX Verse - only two characters so far - have only read Scum Villain Self-Saving System, watched/read Mo Dao Zu Shi, but not read the novel, and haven’t read Heaven Official’s Blessing yet

Other Inquisitors because i have a ton

Other WoW ocs i’ve made recently and haven’t added yet OTL 

these can still be asked about even if they’re not on the list yet

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Part 26: A Most Unwelcome Package

“A head in a box?” Camila’s voice carried a tone of absolute befuddlement as she paced back and forth across her office, holding a glass of much-needed wine. “Who sends a head?”

To her credit, Camila’s assistant managed to keep a straight face as she responded. “Someone who wishes to send a message.”

“Like what? ‘I know how to use the postal service?’”

This did elicit a slight laugh which her assistant covered as a cough. “I think it is more like a threat that you are not untouchable.”

Camila snorted and waved at the aforementioned box on her desk, where it awaited the arrival of the proper authorities. “It would have been a little more threatening if I had any clue who the poor bastard was. Isn’t that the point if you’re trying to show me I’m not untouchable? To strike at someone I actually know?”

“You don’t recognize him?” There was a note of surprise to the assistant’s voice, who was, she thought, dealing with the fact that she was standing near a severed head rather well.

“No, Miss Pine, I am afraid I do not. Although to be honest, I didn’t take a close look. You may be surprised to know this, but I was a bit shocked by the sight.” Camila shuddered involuntarily and she took another sip of wine that was more like a gulp. She paused to refill her glass and waved the bottle in her assistant’s general direction. “Sorry, I’m being rude. Would you like a glass? I would assume you are also in need of something to calm your nerves.”

Miss Pine considered the pros and cons before another glance at the box on the desk made her mind up and she nodded. “Thank you, Miss Tower.” A message scrolled across her eye as Camila handed her the glass and she felt her body relax slightly. “The police are on their way up now. I believe you will need to relinquish your office for some time while they work. I have reserved a conference room for the remainder of the day, should you wish to continue working.”

Camila nodded her thanks. “What would I do without you, Lana?”

“I am sure you would be able to manage.”

Camila hummed something that was probably agreement. She did, of course, like having an assistant – particularly one who was so effective – but she was something of an expert of going it alone when it came to running her business affairs. Certainly this had won her more than her fair share of fans (and detractors) over the years, but even her fiercest enemies were above sending her a head in a box. Any further thoughts on the issue were briefly derailed by the arrival of the police, who seemed as confused about the head in the box as she was.

There were the usual questions, of course. Did she know the deceased (she did not), did she have any enemies who may wish her harm (yes), had she touched the head (of fucking course not), was there anything else in the package apart from the head (not that she’d seen), where did the package come from (the normal mail delivery), and so on and so forth. Then the sergeant who seemed to be in charge for the moment shook her hand and assured her the police would be in touch and asked her if she minded leaving the office so the crime scene boys could have a look and such.

Which was how Camila ended up slightly drunk in a conference room trying to concentrate on the day-to-day operations of the company while being completely unable to think of anything but the fact that a severed head in a box was sitting on her desk and being scanned and prodded at by various police technicians. It was not a recipe for productivity. Lana, to her credit, was carrying on as best as she could as well, putting together a press release that basically acknowledged a suspicious package had been sent to the building and the authorities were handling it and there was nothing further to say at this point in time.

Meanwhile Camila read through a few profit forecasts and caught up on correspondence and generally forced herself to keep up appearances. When the press caught wind that police had been called to the GFB Incorporated headquarters yet again, there would be some questions, and obviously the shareholders would want a more thorough explanation than Camila could provide at the moment. For now, at least, the press remained blissfully unaware, and once Lana finished drafting the statement on the unusual mailing, they would be able to get out in front of any speculation. Hell, maybe they would even have some more information by then! She could dream, anyway.

A knock on the conference room door provided a much-needed distraction and Camila nodded to Lana, who waved in the police officer.

“Miss Tower, we just wanted you to know that we will be out of your hair soon. We have an id for the victim – one Monty Hyland. Name ring any bells?”

It was perhaps Camila’s greatest achievement of the day that her face remained completely blank as the sickening feeling of the floor dropping out from under her passed. “No, I can’t say that it does. Should I know him?”

The officer shrugged. “Couldn’t hurt to ask. We have a file on him down at the station – he was a fairly well-known hacker for hire. Corporations as big as this one sometimes contract work out, don’t they?”

Camila drew herself up haughtily, on familiar ground now. “Not to criminals, officer.”

“No, no, of course not. I didn’t mean to imply anything of the sort, Miss Tower.” The officer’s hands were raised in a placating gesture of surrender. “It’s just my job to ask these sorts of questions, is all.”

A tight smile and a nod from Camila wordlessly accepted the officer’s (insincere) apology. “Of course. I am afraid that this whole matter has me a bit on edge.”

“Understandable. We’re just finishing up and we’ll take the package with us soon. Shouldn’t take us longer than another hour, tops.”

“Thank you officer. Do let my assistant know if you require anything further.”

The officer nodded his head slightly and left the room. Camila poured herself another drink and sat down heavily. Lana raised an eyebrow quizzically at her boss’ behavior. “Forgive me for overstepping my boundaries, Miss Tower, but it seems like you do know who this Monty Hyland is.”

Camila looked up sharply and then seemed to give up. “Not personally, no. But I heard the name earlier this morning.”

“This morning, Miss Tower? Where?”

“You recall I had a morning call with an…outside consultant about the hack?”

Lana nodded.

“I was informed on that call the name of our hacker was one Monty Hyland, and that he was no longer among the living, having perished in what seemed to be an unrelated incident.” Camila sighed. “It no longer appears that it was unrelated to our hack.”

“Why send it here, though?” Lana wrinkled her forehead in confusion. “If it was meant to be a threat, why kill the guy who caused us trouble?”

“Because now we know that someone else knows who hacked our network. Not only that, but they probably know that we found out who did the hacking. And of course, because now it could be argued that we were behind his death. We certainly have the means and the motive, after all.” Camila frowned again. “Perhaps that’s the threat they’re making. That they can make us appear guilty of this murder, and thus cause us no end of grief.”

“But wouldn’t a simple police investigation clear that up?”

“A simple police investigation would tank our share prices and at the very least spell the end of my tenure as CEO. One does not generally bounce back from a murder investigation, at least not for a year or two.” Camila sighed again and peered into her wineglass as if she expected it to answer. “We will need to keep our eyes peeled for the next message, Miss Pine.”

“The next message? What do you mean?”

“I mean that someone is going to try to blackmail me,” Camila said, her voice taking on an amused tone, “and I would very much like to teach them why that is an awful idea.”

Part 27

Part 25