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[thebrandonross]

If this hoodie hasn’t already made into the Decade+ club, it should be pretty close.

[alluraaaa]

shoutout to the time i tried to rewrite voltron and now i have OCs that are clearly rip offs of the main cast

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My dunk texts >>>>>

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im about to start killing people

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more queer houses!

Klovharu Summer Cottage by Raili Pietilä for Tove Jansson and Tuulikki Pietilä

1964-1965, Klovharu Island, Porvoo Archipelago, Finland

Tove Jansson and Tuulikki Pietilä spent every summer in this cottage for nearly 30 years. Tove chose the site by camping on various places on Klovharu, and they designed it with Tuulikki's sister-in-law, based on a fisherman's cabin on the island of Pellinge. It lacked electricity and running water, and if guests arrived, Tove and Tuulikki would give up the bed and camp outside. the cottage is a single room, with a cellar underneath--for food storage and a small sauna--built into the rock. the cottage is now an artist residency--with the original interiors preserved--but can be visited during one week in July. More about the cottage. Interview with Raili Pietilä. Tuulikki's films.

Hangover House by William Alexander Levy for Richard Haliburton

1937, Laguna Beach, California, USA

Hangover House, or Halliburton House, was designed by William Alexander Levy (he later dropped Levy from his name) for celebrity explorer Richard Halliburton and his ghostwriter and lover Paul Mooney. Supposedly, by the time the house was completed Halliburton and Mooney's relationship had expanded to include a third: Alexander himself. The house was built of concrete, with large public rooms and three small bedrooms, one for each of the men. Sadly, Halliburton and Mooney were lost at sea in 1939, and Halliburton's family sold the house and buried all references to his queerness. The house still stands today and is a private residence. More images here.

Azurest South by Amaza Lee Meredith 1938, Ettrick, Virginia, USA

Azurest South might be the first International Style home to have been built in Virginia, and instead of in a wealthy white enclave like you might expect, it's located just off of the campus of Virginia State University, an Historic Black College/University. it was built by pioneering artist, architect, and educator Amaza Lee Meredith for herself and her partner, Dr. Edna Meade Colson. colson was the head of the education department at VSU, and meredith was head of the art department (which she had created in 1930). we know from her scrapbooks that meredith was looking at european designs and experimenting with them in the house. the result was something unlike everything around it--flat roofs, glass bricks, bright paint and tilework inside--an antidote to traditionally conservative virginia architecture. azurest south today belongs to the vsu alumni association. it is not open to visit, but has received increased attention and grant funding over the past few years, so it may well be someday! More about Meredith as architect. More about Azurest South. And more! (additionally, if you're near richmond va there's an exhibition about meredith & azurest south at the institute for contemporary art until march 9 2025)

Six Acres by Mary Imrie and Jean Wallbridge 1954-1957, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Mary Imrie and Jean Wallbridge were partners in work and life, establishing the first all-female architectural firm in Canada. in the 50s, they built a house to serve as their home and office along the banks of the north saskatchewan river and called it "six acres" after the size of the lot. they traveled enthusiastically and widely (pdf) and were avid outdoorspeople. like a lot of women architects at this point in the 20th century, they were largely relegated to residential commissions, which they found frustrating. that said, they gained a reputation for helping clients who were struggling with construction costs by encouraging gatherings of friends and neighbors to assist with the work, something they had hands-on experience with, having assisted in the building of their own home. the house is still standing and is now the office of the alberta land stewardship centre. timeline of their lives and careers. more about the house itself.

Finella by Raymond McGrath for Mansfield Duval Forbes c. 1850, renovated 1929, Cambridge, England, UK

Mansfield Forbes was an english don at clare college, cambridge. in 1928 he leased a victorian home called "the yews" and spent the next year working with Raymond McGrath (previous seen here) to transform it into a modern fairyland, named in tribute of Finella, a 10th century Pictish queen. the interiors were a celebration of new materials--there were floors made of induroleum (wood and asbestos powder), walls painted with iridescent cellulose paint, something called copper plymax (??), and the entry hall had a vaulted ceiling covered in glass panels backed with silver leaf. forbes intended it to be a gathering place of sympathetic minds, to host salons in celebration of modern art and architecture in a setting a queer and future-looking as he himself was. unfortunately, he vastly overspent in outfitting Finella, and when he died suddenly in 1935, the contents of the house were auctioned off. Finella is still part of Cambridge and houses fellows of gonville & caius college. the college recently restored the hall, which can apparently be toured on specific days. interior photos from 1929 and 2004.

112 Charles Street by Eleanor Raymond 1868, renovated 1922, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

When Eleanor Raymond began work on 112 Charles Street, it had recently had the front 10 feet sliced off to allow for the widening of the street, so her renovation was essentially a reimagining. eleanor designed the house for her mother, who had her own apartment, as well as eleanor herself, her sister rachel, and her partner ethel powers. the three of them shared a floor. powers wrote for the magazine House Beautiful (and would go on to be its editor) and featured the home three times. in the largest feature on its interiors, she emphasized that since it was a home of three business women, it needed to be "self running." raymond would go on to design and build much more modernist houses, and the conservative appearance of this one might be due to how early in her career it was (she graduated from her architecture program in 1919), but i think it's more likely that she was aware of the necessity of appearing somewhat inconspicuous in her surroundings, as a queer woman with a career. read more about her work here. and here.

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Virginia State University has announced that it has been chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host a 2024 Presidential Debate. Virginia State University is the first historically Black college or university ever selected to host a general election U.S. Presidential Debate.

[shejiejie]

"The Unpopular Path."

My student journey hasn't been easy. Life threw me unexpected challenges, but I persevered, fueled by the love of my family and a desire for a better future.

The pandemic began during my first year at Visayas State University (VSU), where I was studying BS Computer Science – a course chosen for me by my uncle. He believed it was the perfect career path, but I felt uncertain. I wasn't sure it was right for me, and I just tried to keep up. However, his influence created immense pressure. Holding a prominent position at VSU, he frequently checked my academic progress, leaving me feeling constantly monitored. The weight of his expectations, coupled with the stress of online learning during the pandemic, took a toll.

My academic struggles combined with family issues led to a significant health decline. I became severely ill and depressed. A private doctor recommended a year-long break from my studies. I'm grateful to my supportive academic advisor who helped me navigate this difficult process and secure a leave of absence.

After a year, in-person classes resumed. While my health had improved, I still wasn't fully recovered. Then, another obstacle arose: VSU mandated complete COVID-19 vaccination for all students. The day before classes were to begin, I was still unvaccinated and unenrolled. Tears welled up as I called my mother, desperate to find a way to attend. She urged me to come home, and we discussed the situation. My parents ultimately decided against immediate vaccination due to my fragile health. However, my cousin shared that her school wasn't strictly enforcing the vaccination requirement, giving me a glimmer of hope.

This led me to transfer to STI College Ormoc, where I enrolled in BS Tourism Management – a field I'd always secretly dreamt of. As a shy, young woman, I never envisioned myself in such a high-profile career. But God had other plans. Tourism Management allowed me to explore my interests and grow in ways I never thought possible. The transition wasn't easy. Adapting to a new environment and making new friends took time and effort. Yet, I embraced the change, eager to develop my personality and build meaningful connections.

College at STI College Ormoc was expensive. Tuition, bus fare, and food were a big strain on my family. Things got even tougher as exams came closer, and I still owed money. But then, I got a scholarship! That, along with my father hard work, let me keep going to school. I don't know what I would have done without it.

My whole college experience has been full of surprises. I learned to handle tough situations and trust that things will work out. I'm stronger, more flexible, and more confident now. I'm working hard and praying to graduate and reach my goals. This unusual path showed me how important it is to keep trying, have faith, and believe in myself, even when things are unclear.

[agent-stone]

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https://en.topwar.ru/253218-prizvat-4-milliona-i-zavalit-rossiju-telami-veteran-ato-nazval-edinstvennyj-variant-vyhoda-vsu-na-granicy-1991-goda.html

"Call up 4 million and overwhelm Russia with bodies": NATO veteran names the only option for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to reach the 1991 borders

Today, 18: 1033

Ukraine will be able to defeat Russia on its own if it can only overwhelm it with the bodies of its soldiers; there is currently no other option for reaching the 1991 borders. This was stated by ATO veteran Martin Brest.

A former Ukrainian military man, now involved in the production of military equipment, believes that Zelensky's statements about the need to reach the 1991 borders have no basis. As Brest stated, there are simply no options to do this today. Many commanders of the Ukrainian Armed Forces also believe this.

The only option that Brest sees is to simply overwhelm Russia with "meat", i.e. the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers. According to the ATO veteran, it is necessary to call up 4 million Ukrainians and throw them into battle against the Russian army. In this case, the losses will be huge, no less than a million, but Kyiv will win.

Call up 4 million to the army. Don't pay them salaries, just feed them, because it's pointless. Conduct the operation within a maximum of one year. We'll put in about a million - and we'll reach the border. Why do we need to call up 4 million? Weapons it won't be enough to fight smartly.

— Brest stated, adding that after such a “victory” Ukraine will finally fall apart.

Earlier, this military expert suggested starting to dig in Kyiv and prepare for "normal" combat operations. According to him, digging in Pokrovsk will not save it from being captured by Russian troops.

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