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Hope you're all well rested and ready for another exciting week!
I always try to remember the following quotes as my weekend is about to end:
- give your best and be passionate in everything you do but don't over do and keep your limits.
- however good or bad the situation is, it will change
- spend time with your family and keep in touch with your friends. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick, your family and friends will.
- prioritize and maximize the use of your time and learn the art of saying no
- be happy and believe the best is yet to come.
- be thankful to God when you're awake alive every morning.
- create peace and do something good each day
- dream more while you're awake
Have a wonderful and productive week everyone!! :)
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"This is where the fun begins!"
My latest ship from the Prequel Trilogy has arrived, and it surely was a lot of fun to make: here's Obi Wan's Eta-2 Actis Interceptor from Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and The Clone Wars.
This small unit consists of 281 pieces (stand included), and has one major feature: true Minifig scale!
There's a handful of beautiful MOCs of this ship out there already, but most of them are based on the huge cockpit piece from the playsets, so they're drastically oversized. So here I am with a, dare I say, more accurately scaled version.
It does come with a drawback, you guessed it: you can't put a fig inside. A bit ironic I know, but I chose to go for a brick-built cockpit in order to get as close to the original design as I could, prioritizing accuracy over playability, as usual.
The wings were pretty challenging given the ridiculously small scale, and my goal was to have them as thin as possible without compromising the SNOT look.
I'm quite happy with the result and I think this makes a nice little display piece. It's also very swooshable despite the intricate wing design.
I'm usually not a fan of stickers, but I thought this one deserved some sweet markings. I used the sticker sheet from the playset - it is included in the parts list. The color scheme can be changed to red with only a few part swaps (see last page in the instructions).
► Instructions for the Eta-2 Actis Interceptor are available at Rebrickable!
Femdom Tale: Dogfight / How to Win Priority
In the world of polyfemdom, where Dominas have more than one sub or lover, keeping things organized is a must. Every family and Domina sets their own rules, so you can't really compare them.
The big question is:
How does a Dommie handle it all so well?
And what's the best way to manage time in this juggling act?
It's important not to compare because everyone cares about different stuff. Some make their number one priority the sub they love the most. But for others, love and romance might not be the main things they consider.
Many times, prioritizing isn't just about the amount of Love, at its core is the ability to generate the right amount of dopamine for your Domina, which is referred to as 'Attraction.'
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" For a Miss who enjoys attraction, priority is akin to street racing or street fights, where there are no rules, rather than a sports game with defined rules. Change can happen anytime, priority is never stable and can't be promised.
Who moved my Miss?
Why did you fall for him when you said you're not interested in falling?
Why did you choose to be with him when you claim not to love him at all?
Why would you get married when you always say you're not looking for a long-term relationship with any sub?
Why did you change your priority?
Why did you choose to be with him when you love me more than him?
Sometimes, priority isn't always about loving someone the most, for some it's about attraction. what most subs never known is, mostly, her priority belongs to the sub who earns the most attraction and connect from her. (not most love from her)
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For some Dominas, they may use these old rules about giving privilege or showing senior respect to the subs who came before, or something like that...
... He came first. Let's all respect each other.
... He's been around for a long time, been here before, so he should get the highest ranking.
But honestly, these rules for me or for some dommes are pretty old and outdated. You came before, so what? If you were here first, you can step out first, as being here before isn't a guarantee for anything.
For some Dominas, they think different, Fairness doesn't mean Equalness, but it's about the right to compete and have an equal chance to win priority. No Seniority, No Rule.
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" For those who are unfamiliar with competing and racing for your Miss's Priority, here are some tips."
How to Keep Things Smooth in a D/s Relationship with Your Cold Domina Who Avoids Love and Long-Term Bonds:
You don't have to wait, argue, or try to convince your Domina to give you security, safeness, priority, love, and commitment. You can make your own security by taking control in these ways:
1. How to Make Her Fall In Love:
- Manage your emotions and strive to stimulate her dopamine secretion as much as possible. While she can deny love with words, she can't deny dopamine. She may control her tongue, but she can't control her brain's response to dopamine. This approach can make her crazy in love with you, feel for you a lot and deeply even if she didn't plan on falling in love.
2. How to Get Her More Involved:
- Use Sunk Cost Management: Get her to put time, money, real feelings, and effort into you as much as possible.
3. How to Build a Long-Term Relationship:
- Ask your Domina to make short-term plans or dreams with you. If she likes freedom, don't push for big, long plans; start with short ones, maybe for a few days or a week. With time, this might naturally turn into longer plans without causing her feel worried, fear or resistance.
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" Remember, when you're in the lead, it's a 'must' to block the lane and prevent your opponent from overtaking.
Block the lane and ensure there's no room for your Miss to invest, make any little plans, or seek dopamine elsewhere. Keep her emotional connection with you the strongest, securing your place as her priority always. Continue trying until you succeed in changing her to be monogamous/permanently prioritizing you. "
♫ ... Dogfight ... ♫♪
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gnZ0-iad1A
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" When dating poly domina, there's no need to be insecure and try to control her other subs. Those who could maintain priority the longest are usually the ones who manage their emotions well and handle themselves excellently, especially when changes occur. Never be too sensitive and lose their minds. "
♫ ... I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE ... ♫♪
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6ZZKNPrSPw
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14.03.16
So at this point I have to admit my 52 project has turned from "creating bigger and better pieces" into "just staying active". Which isn't bad at all. I still have the potential to create something awesome. I just have to make sure I'm prioritizing school this semester. The last few weeks I've just been scraping by. Today I just caught the last glimpse of any light on a foggy evening. And you know what, I'm still learning new ways to edit. Which is why I like doing projects like this. So what if the quality isn't as good as the last, or conceptual as the first. I'm doing it to improve.
Also I've been listing to a lot of Hasley recently. Thought I'd share.
thanks.
National parks preserve irreplaceable landscapes that represent the enduring natural heritage of Indigenous lands and waters. From the peaks of Glacier to the canyons of Zion, our national parks preserve wonders that must be protected. Help ensure future generations can experience these sacred places and contact your elected officials to have your voices heard.
Photographers all over Flickr visit and document these stunning locations every day. If we want to maintain their beauty as well as protect the biodiversity that these spaces sustain, make sure to let your elected officials know that you want them to prioritize funding and protection for our national park system and preserve these spaces for generations to come.
For a reminder of the spaces we want to preserve, check out these gorgeous landscapes captured and shared in the Flickr for the Planet group.
Check out our National Park inspired gallery today!
photo credit: jokin.lacalle
And all of a sudden, it's the in-between photos I'm interested in, again.
As during lockdown, I'm in a period where I'm not doing many photo sessions, so I'm going back through the archives a lot...and what I see now is I could've presented myself online in so many different ways, depending on which photos I prioritized when posting.
I've got loads of photos like this, less rigidly composed, less "perfect", but brimming with an energy I find very visually appealing.
Comes down to choices and preferences, like so much of life.
And reminds me that one photo alone does not tell the story of a day.
To address the critical housing, health, and social justice needs of the Downtown Eastside, First United Church is partnering with Lu’ma Native Housing Society to redevelop this site at 320 East Hastings.
This is the eleventh of a series as the project proceeds. The deconstruction of the existing building started early June 2022.
The four-storey FIRST UNITED facility will serve as the pedestal for an additional seven stories of below-market rental housing for Indigenous Peoples (over 100 studio and one-bedroom units - 35 supportive housing units and 68 rental homes prioritized for Indigenous Peoples.)
The housing complex will be operated by Lu’ma Native Housing Society.
The non-residential portion of the project on floors one through four, will be a purpose-built First United facility offering a range of social services and programming for residents and the surrounding community.
Construction is expected to complete in late 2025. The residential floors will have a separate entrance at 438 Gore Ave.
Hilma af Klint (Swedish pronunciation; 26 October 1862 – 21 October 1944) was a Swedish artist and mystic whose paintings are considered among the first abstract works known in Western art history. A considerable body of her work predates the first purely abstract compositions by Kandinsky, Malevich and Mondrian. She belonged to a group called "The Five", comprising a circle of women inspired by Theosophy, who shared a belief in the importance of trying to contact the so-called "High Masters"—often by way of séances. Her paintings, which sometimes resemble diagrams, were a visual representation of complex spiritual ideas.
Hilma af Klint never married, lived only with women and prioritized deep friendships with them. She has not left any diaries, letters or rumors about romantic relationships. This has led to modern theories that she was queer or specifically lesbian, additionally claiming that her paintings, views on androgyny and gender fluidity show queer sensibility, and comparing her decision to keep her work secret for 20 years after death to Emily Dickinson.[35][36][37]
In her will, Hilma af Klint left all her abstract paintings to her nephew, vice-admiral Erik af Klint of the Royal Swedish Navy. She specified that her work should be kept secret for at least 20 years after her death. When the boxes were opened at the end of the 1960s, very few persons had knowledge of what would be revealed.
In 1970 her paintings were offered as a gift to Moderna Museet i Stockholm, but the donation was declined. Erik af Klint then donated thousands of drawings and paintings to a foundation bearing the artist's name in the 1970s. Thanks to the art historian Åke Fant, her art was introduced to an international audience in the 1980s, when he presented her at a Nordik conference in Helsinki in 1984.
The collection of abstract paintings of Hilma af Klint includes more than 1200 pieces. It is owned and managed by the Hilma af Klint Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2017, Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta presented plans for an exhibition centre dedicated to af Klint in Järna, south of Stockholm, with estimated building costs of €6 to 7.5 million. In February 2018, the Foundation signed a long-term agreement of cooperation with the Moderna Museet, thereby confirming the perennity of the Hilma af Klint Room, i.e., a dedicated space at the museum where a dozen works of the artist are shown on a continuous basis.
(Wikipedia)
Hilma af Klint never married, lived only with women and prioritized deep friendships with them. She has not left any diaries, letters or rumors about romantic relationships. This has led to modern theories that she was queer or specifically lesbian, additionally claiming that her paintings, views on androgyny and gender fluidity show queer sensibility, and comparing her decision to keep her work secret for 20 years after death to Emily Dickinson.[35][36][37]
In her will, Hilma af Klint left all her abstract paintings to her nephew, vice-admiral Erik af Klint of the Royal Swedish Navy. She specified that her work should be kept secret for at least 20 years after her death. When the boxes were opened at the end of the 1960s, very few persons had knowledge of what would be revealed.
In 1970 her paintings were offered as a gift to Moderna Museet i Stockholm, but the donation was declined. Erik af Klint then donated thousands of drawings and paintings to a foundation bearing the artist's name in the 1970s. Thanks to the art historian Åke Fant, her art was introduced to an international audience in the 1980s, when he presented her at a Nordik conference in Helsinki in 1984.
The collection of abstract paintings of Hilma af Klint includes more than 1200 pieces. It is owned and managed by the Hilma af Klint Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2017, Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta presented plans for an exhibition centre dedicated to af Klint in Järna, south of Stockholm, with estimated building costs of €6 to 7.5 million. In February 2018, the Foundation signed a long-term agreement of cooperation with the Moderna Museet, thereby confirming the perennity of the Hilma af Klint Room, i.e., a dedicated space at the museum where a dozen works of the artist are shown on a continuous basis.
(Wikipedia)
stop deterioration of perceptions of the other
accommodate differences in style
avoid unnecessary economic dilemmas
manage the relationship with minimal emotionalism
prioritize short-term and long-term goals carefully
When Time Stops - Experiences of Time Slowing Down in Spiritual Meditation by Daniel Arrhakis (2025)
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When Time Stops: Experiences of Slowing Down Time in Spiritual Meditation
Spiritual Time and Inner Evolution
In the spiritual realm, time is not perceived in the same way as in the earthly world. Each being follows its own rhythm of evolution, and what may seem slow to human eyes may simply be a necessary stage of inner growth.
So-called spiritual time is more fluid than chronological time. It depends on free will, inner maturity, and individual evolution, not obeying a linear or predictable sequence.
Practices to Deepen Spiritual Concentration
Spiritual concentration can be developed through regular practices that promote self-knowledge, inner balance, and conscious presence.
Regular meditation: focusing on breathing, internal visualizations, or repeating simple sounds that promote mental stability.
Prayer and contemplation: practices that strengthen spiritual connection and promote inner reflection.
Contact with nature: spending time in natural environments to broaden perception, serenity, and sensory openness.
Self-Discipline Routines: Consistent schedules, patience, and continuity are key to making practice deeper and more stable.
Creating a suitable environment is also essential. The use of incense, Tibetan singing bowls, relaxing ambient music, or repetitive sounds can help reduce distractions and guide attention to deeper states of concentration.
With practice, patience, and reflection, the mind becomes more available to subtle experiences, including extrasensory perceptions associated with the symbolic journey through space-time.
Meditation in the Ion Mystical World
In the Mystic World of Ion, regular meditation primarily uses ambient music, constructed with repetitive rhythms and patterns that promote concentration. These sounds can take on different styles, such as atmospheric, fantastical, brutalist, futuristic, mysterious, dark, epic, tribal, or Asian.
The use of mantras is more limited, with preference given to concentration through music and, especially, natural sounds capable of inducing prolonged states of presence.
Rovingian Animism and the Power of Natural Environments
In Rovingian Animism, direct contact with nature and places far from civilization is prioritized, such as forests, deserted beaches, caves, rivers, waterfalls, deserts, and mountains.
Deserts, the sound of water, and the blowing of the wind play an important role, as they create a rhythmic and audible communication with the practitioner. This sonic relationship intensifies the meditative experience and deepens the extrasensory perception of the journey through space-time.
The Subjective Experience of Time Slowing Down
Meditation, especially when practiced for an extended period, can lead to a subjective sensation of time slowing down. This phenomenon may be related to changes in attention, body awareness, and how the brain anticipates and organizes the experience of the present moment.
Although this slowing down does not alter physical time, meditative practice can reduce the breathing rate, calm the metabolism, and deepen focus. As a result, internal time seems to expand, prolonging the perception of the present.
Spiritual Journey and Staying in the Present
This process represents a first step towards deep concentration and the symbolic possibility of traveling through space-time, traversing known, unknown, or imaginary realities and universes. The rhythms of nature, combined with personal experience and spiritual practice, pave the way for different inner journeys, without defined time or space, while the body remains serene, present, and in balance with the Universe.
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Quando o Tempo Pára: Experiências de Desaceleração do Tempo na Meditação Espiritual
O tempo espiritual e a evolução interior
No plano espiritual, o tempo não é percecionado da mesma forma que no mundo terreno. Cada ser segue o seu próprio ritmo de evolução, e aquilo que pode parecer lento aos olhos humanos pode ser apenas uma etapa necessária de crescimento interior.
O chamado tempo espiritual é mais fluido do que o tempo cronológico. Depende do livre-arbítrio, da maturidade interior e da evolução individual, não obedecendo a uma sequência linear ou previsível.
Práticas para aprofundar a concentração espiritual
A concentração espiritual pode ser desenvolvida através de práticas regulares que favorecem o autoconhecimento, o equilíbrio interior e a presença consciente.
Meditação regular: foco na respiração, em visualizações internas ou na repetição de sons simples que favoreçam a estabilidade mental.
Oração e contemplação: práticas que fortalecem a ligação espiritual e promovem recolhimento interior.
Contacto com a natureza: permanência em ambientes naturais para ampliar a perceção, a serenidade e a abertura sensorial.
Rotinas de autodisciplina: horários consistentes, paciência e continuidade para tornar a prática mais profunda e estável.
A criação de um ambiente adequado também é essencial. O uso de incenso, taças tibetanas, música ambiente relaxante ou sons repetitivos pode ajudar a reduzir distrações e a orientar a atenção para estados mais profundos de concentração.
Com prática, paciência e recolhimento, a mente torna-se mais disponível para experiências subtis, incluindo perceções extra-sensoriais associadas à viagem simbólica pelo espaço-tempo.
A meditação no Mundo Místico de Íon
No Mundo Místico de Íon, a meditação regular recorre sobretudo à música ambiente, construída com ritmos e padrões repetitivos que favorecem a concentração. Esses sons podem assumir diferentes estilos, como atmosférico, fantasioso, brutalista, futurista, misterioso, sombrio, épico, tribal ou asiático.
O uso de mantras é mais limitado, dando-se preferência à concentração através da música e, sobretudo, de sons naturais capazes de induzir estados de presença prolongada.
O Animismo Rovingiano e a força dos ambientes naturais
No Animismo Rovingiano, privilegia-se o contacto direto com a natureza e com lugares afastados da civilização, como florestas, praias desertas, grutas, rios, cascatas, desertos e montanhas.
Os desertos, o som da água e o sopro do vento desempenham um papel importante, pois criam uma comunicação rítmica e audível com o praticante. Essa relação sonora intensifica a experiência meditativa e aprofunda a perceção extra-sensorial da viagem pelo espaço-tempo.
A experiência subjetiva de abrandamento do tempo
A meditação, especialmente quando praticada de forma prolongada, pode conduzir a uma sensação subjetiva de abrandamento do tempo. Esse fenómeno pode estar relacionado com alterações na atenção, na consciência corporal e na forma como o cérebro antecipa e organiza a experiência do momento presente.
Embora essa desaceleração não altere o tempo físico, a prática meditativa pode reduzir o ritmo da respiração, acalmar o metabolismo e aprofundar o foco. Como resultado, o tempo interno parece expandir-se, prolongando a perceção do presente.
Viagem espiritual e permanência no presente
Este processo representa um primeiro passo para a concentração profunda e para a possibilidade simbólica de viajar pelo espaço-tempo, atravessando realidades e universos conhecidos, desconhecidos ou imaginários. Os ritmos da natureza, aliados à experiência pessoal e à vivência espiritual, abrem caminho a diferentes jornadas interiores, sem tempo nem espaço definidos, enquanto o corpo permanece sereno, presente e em equilíbrio com o Universo.
10 years prior the seeds of this monster were sown when the first orders for a "heavy tank" of 35 tons was ordered under the first stage of Project Hund. This was a huge undertaking for the economically rising nation which had been relatively isolationist for years. When word of the daily atrocities that the nation committed became public knowledge in foreign lands the pressure became great for a change in moral policies. Obviously the threats, and jeering meant nothing to our eldritch overlords who had no intention of ceasing the human sacrifices, dark rituals, cannibalism, and manspreading common in the nation. Lord Nyarlethotep demanded that the development of heavy tanks should commence so Mertha didn't fall behind all the filthy human rivals. However the tanks under project Hund were kept top secret even from the head of the army for matters of security.
The Schwerekriegshund-1 (also known post KH-3 as the Kriegswelpe-1) first entered service in 1935 but was obsolete soon after. The Kriegswelpe-2 was much better but wasn't much more effective in combat then the newer Mittel-4 series, or Schläger tanks. This tank was more of a medium tank, and was made by a nation friendly to Mertha instead of being domestically designed. The designers of the tank were commissioned by the Merthan government with permission from the Belkaustan Confederation to help design a new tank of over 50 tons in cooperation with Mertha's lead scientists under Yog-Sothoth, and the army under Hastur.
In 1941 the third variant of the tank went into development to replace the existing tanks, and was much more expensive. The tank suffered from a bad case of over engineering, and transmission problems. The production was slow, and the nation needed to build a lot of new factories, complexes, and depots to service/store the new vehicles. The tank was armed with an extremely deadly, and accurate 88mm main gun, and could engage targets from up to five kilometers away. The vehicle was mobile, but if pushed too far would usually end up breaking down quickly.
Despite this the tank was much loved by elite crewmen, and feared by it's enemies. For a time the KH-3 could knock out any other known tanks, and it's armor could guard against 75 mm guns. Later most nations began building tanks with long 76mm guns, and better ammunition which could penetrate the KH-3's frontal armor from most angles, however the optics, and 88 made able to cope in terms of offensive capabilities. Very few KH series tanks were made compared to Licht, Mittel, and other series so any loss in resources were less then what the could have been had they been prioritized.
Not as happy with this one (compared to the Mittel-4) but I guess I can't always make a tank perfectly how I want it. Really I think the main issue is just POV-Ray. It looks better in LDD with less shadows. I'm rendering it from other angles, and will post more pictures next, and maybe another Dio like the Mittel-4.
Using the cannon as a barrel was inspired by this, although done differently. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2E2v51VSMQ
Ju-87 is still just sitting half done in my LDD, but I really get overwhelmed by making airplanes so sorry.
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"This is where the fun begins!"
My latest ship from the Prequel Trilogy has arrived, and it surely was a lot of fun to make: here's Obi Wan's Eta-2 Actis Interceptor from Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and The Clone Wars.
This small unit consists of 281 pieces (stand included), and has one major feature: true Minifig scale!
There's a handful of beautiful MOCs of this ship out there already, but most of them are based on the huge cockpit piece from the playsets, so they're drastically oversized. So here I am with a, dare I say, more accurately scaled version.
It does come with a drawback, you guessed it: you can't put a fig inside. A bit ironic I know, but I chose to go for a brick-built cockpit in order to get as close to the original design as I could, prioritizing accuracy over playability, as usual.
The wings were pretty challenging given the ridiculously small scale, and my goal was to have them as thin as possible without compromising the SNOT look.
I'm quite happy with the result and I think this makes a nice little display piece. It's also very swooshable despite the intricate wing design.
I'm usually not a fan of stickers, but I thought this one deserved some sweet markings. I used the sticker sheet from the playset - it is included in the parts list. The color scheme can be changed to red with only a few part swaps (see last page in the instructions).
► Instructions for the Eta-2 Actis Interceptor are available at Rebrickable!
The Discovery Museum, located in Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, is a renowned institution that showcases the history and heritage of the region. With a rich and diverse collection, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the industrial, scientific, and technological advancements that have shaped the area. In this historical account, we will explore the origins, development, and significant events of the Discovery Museum up until the year 2021.
Origins and Early Years:
The roots of the Discovery Museum can be traced back to the late 19th century when the Newcastle upon Tyne Corporation established a museum and art gallery in the city. In 1899, this original museum moved to a new building on Westgate Road, designed by the prominent architect Oliver Hill. The structure, known as the "Newcastle Museum and Municipal Art Gallery," aimed to provide educational and cultural resources for the community.
The Move to Blandford Square:
In the late 1970s, plans were made to relocate the museum to a larger premises in Blandford Square, a historic part of the city center. The move aimed to accommodate the growing collection and provide improved exhibition spaces for visitors. After extensive renovations and adaptations, the new Discovery Museum officially opened its doors to the public on May 18, 1993.
Collection and Exhibitions:
The Discovery Museum boasts an impressive collection that spans various disciplines, reflecting the industrial and scientific achievements of the region. The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including shipbuilding, coal mining, engineering, electricity, and local history. One of the museum's highlights is the iconic Turbinia, a steam-powered vessel designed by Charles Parsons, which became the fastest ship in the world in 1897.
The museum also features the Newcastle Story, a permanent exhibition that delves into the city's history, culture, and people. It showcases artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays that depict Newcastle's evolution from a Roman settlement to a thriving industrial hub.
Notable Events and Partnerships:
Over the years, the Discovery Museum has hosted numerous events, collaborations, and special exhibitions. These initiatives aim to engage and educate visitors of all ages, fostering a deeper understanding of the region's heritage. The museum has often collaborated with local organizations, universities, and artists to create unique displays and interactive experiences.
In recent years, the Discovery Museum has embraced technology to enhance its offerings. It has incorporated digital displays, virtual reality, and interactive installations to provide an immersive and engaging experience for visitors.
Community Engagement and Outreach:
The Discovery Museum has always prioritized community engagement and outreach programs. It has partnered with schools, colleges, and community organizations to deliver educational initiatives, workshops, and events that cater to different age groups. Through these endeavors, the museum has played a vital role in fostering an appreciation for science, history, and culture among the local population.
Recognition and Legacy:
The Discovery Museum has garnered several accolades and recognition for its contribution to the field of museums and heritage. It has been praised for its innovative exhibitions, dedication to education, and community involvement. The museum continues to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of its visitors, remaining a prominent institution in the cultural landscape of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Looking Ahead:
As we reach the present day, the Discovery Museum remains an important cultural institution, continuously striving to preserve and showcase the region's history. With ongoing efforts to expand its collection, improve accessibility, and develop engaging exhibits, the museum aims to inspire future generations to explore and appreciate the remarkable heritage of Newcastle upon Tyne and Tyne and Wear.
In conclusion, the Discovery Museum in Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, stands as a testament to the region's industrial and scientific achievements. With its diverse collection, educational initiatives, and commitment to community engagement, the museum offers a captivating journey through history, making it a vital part of Newcastle's cultural landscape.
Marsha P. Johnson was born Malcolm Michaels Jr. on August 24, 1945, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, into a working-class African American family. Raised in a religious household, Marsha experienced early hostility toward gender nonconformity and learned quickly that expressing femininity could provoke violence and punishment. After finishing high school, Marsha left New Jersey for New York City with little money, few belongings, and a determination to live openly. In New York, Marsha survived through street economies, sex work, performance, and mutual aid. She became part of the drag and street queen community in Greenwich Village, where poor Black and Brown queer people formed underground networks of survival in a city that criminalized their existence. Police harassment, arbitrary arrests, beatings, and extortion were constant realities. In June 1969, Marsha was present at the Stonewall Inn during the police raid that triggered several nights of rebellion. Multiple witnesses place her among those who physically resisted the police during the first moments of confrontation. Stonewall was not symbolic for Marsha; it was a direct response to years of abuse and the beginning of sustained struggle. After Stonewall, Marsha continued organizing on the streets rather than entering institutional politics. Together with Sylvia Rivera, she co-founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), one of the first organizations created by and for transgender and gender-nonconforming people. STAR functioned as a survival structure: Marsha and Rivera raised money through sex work, performance, and panhandling to rent and later occupy buildings that became homes for homeless transgender youth. STAR House provided beds, food, clothing, and protection for young people expelled from their families and rejected by shelters. Marsha openly criticized the mainstream gay rights movement for prioritizing the concerns of white, middle-class gay men while excluding drag queens, transgender people, sex workers, and the poor. She confronted organizers who attempted to erase trans people from marches and public platforms. In the 1980s, Marsha became active with ACT UP, participating in demonstrations demanding medical access, research funding, and humane treatment for people with AIDS. She also performed with the radical drag-theater collective Hot Peaches, using art as a tool of political expression and community building. Marsha lived with significant mental health challenges and endured extreme poverty, yet remained deeply committed to caring for others. Friends described her as generous to the point of self-sacrifice, giving away food, money, and clothing even when she had little herself. On July 6, 1992, Marsha’s body was found in the Hudson River near the Christopher Street piers. Earlier that night, witnesses reported seeing her being harassed and chased. Despite these accounts and visible injuries, police quickly ruled her death a suicide. Years later, under pressure from activists and new witness statements, the case was reopened as a possible homicide, though no one has been held accountable. Marsha P. Johnson represents a form of political struggle rooted in the daily defense of human life rather than respectability or institutions. She fought for people considered disposable and refused to accept a movement that did not include them. Her legacy lives in every fight for the dignity, safety, and self-determination of transgender and marginalized people. I publish these portraits to remember real history, to honor those who gave their lives for dignity, freedom, and justice, to oppose propaganda and erasure, to speak to younger generations, and to invite conscience, awareness, and resistance.
In June 2020, after experiencing a devastating spring due to COVID, New York State announced that certain businesses could begin partially opening again. New York City’s response included a program called Open Restaurants, which allowed restaurants to use sidewalks and parking spaces for outdoor, socially distant dining. Owners quickly built temporary enclosures in the streets in front of their businesses to try and recover from months of shutdown. Small stretches of Brooklyn in early 2021 display the variety and feel of these enclosures. Hopefully, the Open Restaurants initiative will help these businesses to survive and may even lead to a more permanent reorienting of streets to prioritize people over cars.
What is he supposed to say? Please prioritize kids over guns?
© Web-Betty: digital heart, analog soul
Elida V is a top-modern performance 45m long megayacht, and with the launching of this ketch-rigged beauty, a new epoch began in the history of Elida.
The old schooner model, which had followed us since the start of the organization in 1963, was then replaced by more modern sailing yacht features, even though there is still some resemblance with Elida I.
With the new model, the maintenance and running costs are lowered significantly, and environmental issues are prioritized. Thanks to modern materials and construction principles, the performance of the new ship is of the class of sail racing yachts.
With its 45 meter (148 feet) tall mast, Elida V raises curiosity and attention wherever she comes, and many are drawn to the ship to learn more about her construction and purpose.
In June 2020, after experiencing a devastating spring due to COVID, New York State announced that certain businesses could begin partially opening again. New York City’s response included a program called Open Restaurants, which allowed restaurants to use sidewalks and parking spaces for outdoor, socially distant dining. Owners quickly built temporary enclosures in the streets in front of their businesses to try and recover from months of shutdown. Small stretches of Brooklyn in early 2021 display the variety and feel of these enclosures. Hopefully, the Open Restaurants initiative will help these businesses to survive and may even lead to a more permanent reorienting of streets to prioritize people over cars.
I think that the modern obsession with pets is a sign of a lonely generation of men and women, desperate to nurture a creature that gives them the love that is not forthcoming from more traditional sources. I often ask the most obsessive pet owners why they are so attached to their pets. I usually hear the same response. The pet gives them more love than any person. More than a spouse, a sibling, or even parents. The dog loves you just the way you are. But the boyfriend tells you that your butt looks fat and you should go to the gym. As my friend Roger explained, “When I come home after a long day’s work, my wife is usually on the phone and the kids are watching TV. Almost no one even notices that I walked through the door. But Laraby, my golden retriever, goes nuts. He runs up to me and almost knocks me down. He wags his tail. It’s like he’s been the waiting the whole day for me. And it makes me feel incredibly special.”
We can never make ourselves feel special. Someone else has to do it for us. And that’s what human love is all about. It’s about someone prioritizing you, focusing on you, pampering you all because you’re special. But in an age that is as self-absorbed and as narcissistic as ours, we’re finding it incredibly difficult to make others feel special. We don’t love ourselves enough to love others.
The Festival Inn in London stands as a remarkable testament to post-war British optimism, anchoring the historic Chrisp Street Market in Poplar with a presence that spans over seven decades. Built in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations, this Grade II listed establishment captures a pivotal moment in London's architectural and social history, when the city was rebuilding both its physical landscape and its communal spirit.
Situated near All Saints DLR station in East London, The Festival Inn's significance extends beyond its role as a local watering hole. It was conceived as an integral component of Britain's first purpose-built pedestrian shopping area, representing a bold vision for modern urban living in the aftermath of World War II. The pub's very name commemorates the nationwide Festival of Britain, a gesture of post-war optimism that sought to celebrate British innovation and resilience.
The architectural integrity of The Festival Inn remains remarkably intact, offering contemporary visitors a genuine glimpse into the design sensibilities of 1950s Britain. Its two-bar layout - a traditional arrangement featuring separate Saloon and Public bars - reflects the social distinctions of its era while simultaneously serving as a living museum of post-war pub architecture. The original wood paneling, stretching servery, and thoughtfully preserved interior details create an atmosphere that's increasingly rare in London's rapidly modernizing pub landscape.
What sets The Festival Inn apart is its authentic commitment to maintaining its character as a traditional East End pub. The Saloon Bar, with its expansive servery and comfortable banquette seating, provides a welcoming space for both regulars and curious visitors. Meanwhile, the Public Bar, complete with pool table and dartboard, maintains the recreational aspects that have long been central to British pub culture. This dual-space arrangement, increasingly uncommon in modern establishments, preserves a vital piece of London's social architecture.
The beverage offering at The Festival Inn emphasizes accessibility over pretension, focusing on well-known brands rather than craft selections. This straightforward approach, combined with reasonable pricing, reinforces the pub's role as a genuine community hub rather than a trendy destination bar. It's a wet-led establishment that prioritizes drinks and conversation over dining, maintaining a traditional pub atmosphere that's becoming increasingly scarce in contemporary London.
The pub's clientele reflects its deep community roots, with a loyal following of local patrons who contribute to its welcoming atmosphere. Afternoon visits often reveal a mix of longtime residents sharing stories alongside curious visitors drawn by the pub's historical significance. The cash-only policy, while perhaps inconvenient for some, adds to the establishment's old-school charm and helps maintain its traditional character.
Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the thoughtful integration of modern amenities - multiple TVs for watching matches - within the historical setting. This balance between preservation and practicality demonstrates how The Festival Inn has adapted to changing times while maintaining its essential character. The presence of comfortable seating areas and spaces for both quiet conversation and livelier gatherings shows an understanding of how contemporary pub-goers use these spaces.
The Festival Inn's location within the larger Chrisp Street Market complex positions it at the heart of one of London's most interesting urban renewal stories. As the area continues to evolve, the pub serves as both an anchor to the past and a gathering place for the present community. Its Grade II listed status ensures that this piece of post-war social history will continue to serve future generations.
For those seeking an authentic London pub experience, The Festival Inn offers something increasingly precious - a genuine connection to the city's post-war history and the opportunity to participate in a living tradition of East End pub culture. Whether you're a student of architectural history, a lover of traditional pubs, or simply someone who appreciates spaces where community still matters, The Festival Inn in London invites you to step back in time while remaining firmly rooted in the present moment.
Haunted Places in the Rovingian Animist View by Daniel Arrhakis (2026)
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Haunted Places from a Rovingian Animistic Perspective
A Vibrational and Relational Approach to "Haunting"
In the classical and anthropological animistic view, the concept of a "haunted place" differs radically from the approach popularized by horror films.
Animism understands nature as a space populated by spiritual agencies, where everything possesses a vital essence, called anima. This perspective attributes a living presence to places, making them active agents in human experience.
Here are the central points on how these places are understood:
- The Place as a Living Entity: According to animism, each place is more than a setting: it is an entity endowed with personality and its own will. Ruins, Sacred Places, Mountains, rivers, and forests have the capacity to "react" to human presence, especially when they do not receive due respect. The environment is not passive, but interactive, influencing and being influenced by the behavior of visitors.
- Presence of Ancestors: Certain specific spaces, such as ruins, abandoned houses, trees or rocks, act as points of connection or dwellings of ancestors. In these places, the spirits of the dead continue to interact with the living. What is traditionally called "haunting" is, in fact, the maintenance and continuity of a neighborhood relationship between worlds, where contact between the past and the present is constant and natural.
- Agencies of Nature and Genius Loci: The manifestation perceived as a "haunting" may, in reality, be the spirit of the place (Genius Loci). When a territory is desecrated or explored without ritual permission, the spiritual response of the land comes as a defense, revealing an energetic and spiritual imbalance. The haunting is, in this sense, a reaction of nature itself.
- Attachment and Memory: In the animistic anthropological view, "haunting" is the living memory of past events, ingrained in the essence of the place. The place preserves the memory of events, becoming a resonance chamber where experiences of high energetic intensity echo in the present.
- Respect, Ritual, and Spiritual Diplomacy: Unlike the Western approach, which prioritizes fear, the animistic view values harmony. Places considered "haunted" require offerings, greetings, negotiations, or rites of passage to avoid negative influences. Respect is fundamental to ensuring a balanced relationship with the spiritual entities of the environment.
- Spatio-temporal Spiritual Portals: For the Rovingian Council, "haunted" places are privileged by the connection between past and present events, functioning as rhythmic refractions that interfere with the real perception of events.
These spaces act as "resonance chambers," where events of high energetic intensity remain in a loop, echoing in the present. The "fog" or fear effect results from the clash of distinct temporal realities, leading the human brain to interpret the interference as a sensory distortion. Vibrational Archaeology and Sensitivity
This perspective is defined as a vision of vibrational archaeology, where the past is not behind us, but on a frequency that we sometimes tune into unintentionally. Some people possess a greater sensitivity to perceive these phenomena, capturing the presence of the past in the present.
The Haunting as a Natural State
In the Rovingian animistic view, "haunting" does not constitute a defect or isolated supernatural event, but rather the natural state of a world where spiritual agency is distributed everywhere. The ghost, which in Western horror is seen as an intrusion, is, for animism, a legitimate resident of space.
Here are the fundamental points that connect this vision to practical coexistence:
- Ecology of Relationships and Spiritual Territoriality: The "haunted" place is, in fact, a populated place, and conflict occurs when humans ignore the social etiquette due to other species and entities (such as antepassados, stones, waters, and winds). Fear is replaced by negotiation: if a place is "heavy," the goal is not to exorcise the entity, but rather to restore harmony in the neighborhood through offerings and mutual respect.
- Circular Time and Geological Memory: The "haunting" demonstrates that the past remains present, integrating the very constitution of the soil. Time is circular, and the memory of past events becomes an active part of the environment.
Ethical Responsibility and Spiritual Diplomacy
This approach shifts the focus from fright to ethical responsibility regarding how we relate to the physical and spiritual environment. Instead of fueling fear, it proposes a spiritual diplomacy where harmonious coexistence with the presences of the world is the main objective.
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Lugares Assombrados na Perspetiva Animista Rovingiana
Uma abordagem vibracional e relacional do "assombro"
Na visão animista clássica e antropológica, o conceito de "lugar assombrado" difere radicalmente da abordagem popularizada pelos filmes de terror.
O animismo entende a natureza como um espaço povoado por agências espirituais, onde tudo possui uma essência vital, denominada anima. Esta perspetiva atribui aos locais uma presença viva, tornando-os agentes ativos na experiência humana.
Aqui estão os pontos centrais sobre como esses lugares são compreendidos:
- O Lugar como Entidade Viva : Segundo o animismo, cada local é mais do que um cenário: é uma entidade dotada de personalidade e vontade própria. Ruinas, Lugares Sagrados, Montanhas, rios e florestas possuem a capacidade de "reagir" à presença humana, especialmente quando não recebem o devido respeito. O ambiente não é passivo, mas sim interativo, influenciando e sendo influenciado pelo comportamento dos visitantes.
- Presença de Antepassados : Certos espaços específicos, como ruinas, casas abandonadas, árvores ou rochas, funcionam como pontos de conexão ou moradas de antepassados. Nestes lugares, os espíritos dos mortos continuam a interagir com os vivos. O que tradicionalmente se denomina "assombração" é, na verdade, a manutenção e continuidade de uma relação de vizinhança entre mundos, onde o contato entre o passado e o presente é constante e natural.
- Agências da Natureza e Genius Loci : A manifestação percebida como uma "assombração" pode ser, na realidade, o espírito do lugar (Genius Loci). Quando um território é profanado ou explorado sem permissão ritual, a resposta espiritual da terra surge como uma defesa, revelando um desequilíbrio energético e espiritual. O assombro é, nesse sentido, uma reação da própria natureza.
- Apego e Memória: Na visão animista antropológica, o "assombramento" é a memória viva de eventos passados, impregnados na essência do local. O lugar conserva a recordação dos acontecimentos, tornando-se uma caixa de ressonância onde experiências de alta intensidade energética ecoam no presente.
- Respeito, Ritual e Diplomacia Espiritual : Diferente da abordagem ocidental, que privilegia o medo, a visão animista valoriza a harmonia. Locais considerados "assombrados" exigem oferendas, saudações, negociações ou rituais de passagem para evitar influências negativas. O respeito é fundamental para garantir uma relação equilibrada com as entidades espirituais do ambiente.
- Portais Espirituais Espácio-temporais : Para o Conselho Rovingiano, os locais "assombrados" são privilegiados pela conexão entre eventos do passado e o presente, funcionando como refrações rítmicas que interferem na perceção real dos acontecimentos.
Estes espaços atuam como "caixas de ressonância", onde eventos de alta intensidade energética permanecem em loop, ecoando no presente. O efeito de "névoa" ou medo resulta do choque de realidades temporais distintas, levando o cérebro humano a interpretar a interferência como uma distorção sensorial.
Arqueologia Vibracional e Sensibilidade
Esta perspetiva é definida como uma visão de arqueologia vibracional, onde o passado não está atrás de nós, mas numa frequência que, por vezes, sintonizamos sem querer. Algumas pessoas possuem uma sensibilidade maior para perceber esses fenómenos, captando a presença do passado no presente.
O Assombro como Estado Natural
Na visão animista rovingiana, o "assombro" não constitui um defeito ou evento sobrenatural isolado, mas sim o estado natural de um mundo onde a agência espiritual está distribuída por toda parte. O fantasma, que no terror ocidental é visto como uma intrusão, é, para o animismo, um residente legítimo do espaço.
Aqui estão os pontos fundamentais que conectam esta visão ao convívio prático:
- Ecologia das Relações e Territorialidade Espiritual : O lugar "assombrado" é, na verdade, um lugar povoado, e o conflito ocorre quando o humano ignora a etiqueta social devida às outras espécies e entidades (como antepassados, pedras, águas e ventos). O medo é substituído pela negociação: se um local é "pesado", não se busca exorcizar a entidade, mas sim restaurar a vizinhança através de oferendas e respeito mútuo.
- Tempo Circular e Memória Geológica : A "assombração" demonstra que o passado permanece presente, integrando a própria constituição do solo. O tempo é circular e a memória dos eventos passados transforma-se em parte ativa do ambiente.
Responsabilidade Ética e Diplomacia Espiritual
Esta abordagem desloca o foco do susto para a responsabilidade ética sobre como nos relacionamos com o ambiente físico e espiritual. Ao invés de alimentar o medo, propõe uma diplomacia espiritual, onde a convivência harmoniosa com as presenças do mundo é o objetivo principal.
Essaouira, formerly known as Mogador, is a fortified port city on the Atlantic coast of southwestern Morocco in the Marrakesh-Safi region. Its medina exemplifies a late-18th-century fortified town constructed according to principles of contemporary European military architecture, adapted to a North African context, and serves as a major international trading seaport linking Morocco with its Saharan hinterland, Europe, and beyond. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, Essaouira reflects a multicultural heritage shaped by diverse ethnic groups including Amazighs, Arabs, Africans, and Europeans, as well as religious communities of Muslims, Christians, and Jews. Founded in the mid-18th century by Alaouite Sultan Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah (r. 1757–1790), the city was established as a royal port and commercial center, dubbed the "Port of Timbuktu" for its role in trans-Saharan trade. The fortifications and urban layout were designed by a French architect influenced by the works of Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, incorporating bastioned walls, harbor defenses, and a grid-patterned medina that prioritized defense and commerce. Archaeological evidence indicates earlier occupation by Phoenician traders, followed by Carthaginians and Romans, underscoring the site's longstanding maritime importance. Today, Essaouira's economy centers on fishing, tourism, and artisanal production, bolstered by its well-preserved historic fabric and consistent Atlantic winds that draw watersports enthusiasts. The city's medina meets UNESCO criteria (ii) for demonstrating significant interchange of influences in architecture and urban planning, and (iv) as an outstanding example of 18th-century fortified seaports in North Africa. Its inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network since 2019 highlights its ongoing cultural vitality.
from Grokipedia
Effective Range: Medium
Classification: Intelligence / Recon
Armaments: (1) SMG-UZ01A, (1) HR-HIBMSU01
One reason why the New Earth Strategic Trust faction is such a dominant force in the Quorus Wars is due to their supreme tactics and efficient strategies and have outfitted specific units like the Eagle EWAC to prioritize recon and intelligence gathering.
The Eagle EWAC is actually based on the NESF-M05E Eagle, a standard combat type reFrame that is deployed in heavy combat areas and serve as a main unit in NEST Special Forces ranks. The EWAC (Early Warning And Control) unit allows for efficient intelligence gathering that is sent to NEST's tactical HQ as data to create up-to-date battle strategies. Extra thrusters were equipped on the Eagle EWAC to give it better mobility in order to move faster to key locations for data scanning as well as avoid enemy units. It is equipped with a light submachine gun (SMG-UZ01A) and a hand cannon mounted on its left arm for emergency combat purposes.
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Build notes:
You can find more about the build in my blog article :D
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More info, WIP details, and other LEGO mechs over at my blog:
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For those interested in LEGO mech building, I put out an eBook over at Amazon Kindle a while back called Mech Wars Instructional Primer. If you’re looking for a resource that could help you start or even improve your mech building skills, you might find this eBook useful :D
Hungry for Victory
" Beware the dangers of those relentless in their pursuit of triumph."
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Chaper: Level Rules & The Chaos of Poly Life
Your Miss leaves you for a man or a new sub who is at a higher level than you. Is there any way to get her back?
1. Prioritize self-respect, let her go and move on with a woman who is at her level or higher. (she may pursue you to win your new girl.) or...
2. Improve yourself to surpass her new boyfriend. Then, make an effort to win her back.
3. If you don't want to take the first or second steps, if you refuse to move on, if self-improvement isn't your priority, and if you're hesitant to compete directly knowing you might lose to her new partner, then consider these options: winning her back without necessarily surpassing her new partner through self-improvement.
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A: Dear, I need your help. This guy, he's way more awesome than me, and he stole my Miss! No way I'm letting that happen. Gotta get her back.... but she's crazy about him.
B: Hold up, my man. Is your Miss into the whole "one person at a time" thing, or is she more open-minded? (Mono or poly?)
A: Nah, she's totally poly. Just like you are.
B: Okay, trying to break up a poly relationship...not ideal. Listen, if you're not throwing cash around (sugar baby situation?), you gotta seriously up your game, you know? Is she more into guys who pay (Findom) or guys she just clicks with (Femdom)?
A: More like a domme, actually.
B: Alright, that changes things! There's still some luck, then. Don't lose hope!
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The triumph of a low-level loser
☑ Lazy folks who don't want to level up themselves.
☑ Not flirting with a new girl to make his ex chase after him.
☑ Not interested in investing more in himself
But he wants to win over her new partner, who's of a higher level than him and her, and ultimately get her back.
This is how it went down: There was an ex who managed to mess up her poly relationship really badly until it fell apart. I can share his tactics with you, if that could be helpful.
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" When a woman leaves her ex for a new, better man, it's seen as fair and in line with nature's laws. But some folks want to go against this and try to break this rule."
To break this rule, you must know the basic nature of Polys.
Her inventory is easily divided into 3 groups:
1. Main dishes 2. Desserts 3. Trash bins.
1. Main dishes
☑ Official Boyfriend (with status)
☑ Lovers (no status)
** For giving her Best, sharing passion and romance
2. Desserts
☑ Sex Toys, FWB, Bad Boys (sex only)
** For Variety
3. Trash bin, Toilet
☑ Nice Guys (supporters)
** To support her Negativity
These low-level guys are there for her bad emotions, to absorb all her negative, rotten feelings that she wants people to listen to. They must endure all her uncomfortable issues, problems with her partners, the place where she wants to vent all the issues of her life, and they must pay attention, cheer her up, and provide comfort. They are where she goes to release her boring, complaining, weak, negative sides, ones that she doesn't want her main course and desserts to know.
** Endure all negativity for 100-200 days in exchange for having sex with her just 2-5 times a year. (at her mercy)
** This group of men plays a crucial role. They take care of her, helping her wash away her negative emotions until she feels better. They encourage her until she's positive and in a wonderful, beautiful state. They, like important tools, take care of her so well, just to send the wonderful woman to the Alphas' hands (main dishes).
Main Games:
☑ What she likes to do when she already has official partner is to find lower-level men to keep in stock.
☑ Things you need to be careful of - Don't let her perceive you as low-status. 'AVOID' being categorized as her Dessert or Trash bin.
" Remember, your goal is to become her boyfriend again. Always maintain a high level to position yourself as the main dish. "
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1. At first, she may be infatuated with her new boyfriend. Let it be. Avoid contacting her at all. Wait until they reach the settling-down stage, where boredom sets in between them. This typically happens around 3-4 months. If the new boyfriend is attractive and holds a very high status, you may need to wait for 7 months or even a year. Use this time to gather new experiences, engage in self-discovery, and enjoy trying new things while you wait.
Stay patient and stick to the 'no contact rule' firmly. If she keeps reaching out, consider blocking her. Trying to reconnect while she's all into her new boyfriend will make you seem low-status. She'll still see you the same way she did before.
2. When she enters the settling-down period with her partner (where they're starting to get bored and the passion begins to fade between them) That's when you should say 'Hello'
Just have a general conversation, avoid flirting. Talk and ask about stories. Ask how her relationship is going. She might complain. Listen like a good friend, without flirting or encouraging negative thoughts to make her break up with him. Always maintain a positive and upbeat attitude.
Talk about new things you discovered. Show off your new qualities. Share new stories from your life. Don't tell bad stories about yourself. Avoid mentioning that other women have treated you poorly or that you've been dumped by anyone. Instead, focus on positive things. Talk about how kind other people are to you, how well they treat you, and how happy you've been.
3. Make an appointment to meet and talk openly with her. Don't focus on sex, flirting, or showing neediness. Avoid allowing her to perceive you as a desperate beggar seeking sex from her. Present yourself as desirable. She shouldn't view sex as a means to satisfy a craving, but rather as an experience with someone who is fulfilled and confident.
Before the appointment, prepare to introduce her to a special menu she has never tasted from you before. Offer a delicious new menu that surpasses anything you've presented previously. Ensure it's not the same dull fare she's accustomed to.
During the meeting, focus on being attentive and engaging in meaningful conversation. When the time feels right, smoothly transition to intimacy (sex), ensuring it's 'a well-planned' and thoughtful experience that 'showcases your newfound' confidence and allure.
4. If it's really good, it clicks, it's impressive. Poly's first bad idea was wanting to lock you into her new sex toy stock. This is where the game gets tough because she will TRY TO KEEP you at a lower status than her boyfriend. What you have to do is not allow it to happen. Remember that women are hypergamous. They will only be paired with superior - men of higher status. (so don't be her toy.)
During this time, she will chase you, flirt with you, and be nice to you. Be careful not to have sex with her, instead, avoid it during this period. However, you can playfully tease her, give her hope, and make her invest in you as much as possible, causing her to feel a sunk cost.
Make her invest a lot of time, care, love, or anything she offers into you. Accept all she offers and encourage her to offer more. Avoid engaging in sex, refrain from providing it to her.
After investing heavily with high hopes and pursuing you relentlessly, she may ask to confirm your status as her sex partner or FWB. At this stage, be firm and clearly DENY her request. Do not allow her to keep you as her backup plan or dessert.
Your refusal will make her feel that you're on a Higher Level than her. You're not cheap, you're not someone who can be easily persuaded with sweet words, sex, care, and concern.
5. Engage with her as a good friend, always ready to listen. However, don't always be available for her when she seeks sex, as you're not just her sex toy. She can have sex with you at the right time that you've planned, as you control the game.
When she sees you as superior, she will ask you to be her lover, her main course.
Agree to be her lover, but withhold the status — no announcements, no revelations, and keep her boyfriend unaware. Don't settle for being beneath her boyfriend, maintain secrecy and avoid displaying neediness or pursuing a relationship with her.
Don't move into her house. Don't join the family to be under her boyfriend. Do not let her succeed in doing it.
6. Remember..........
☑ People don't easily break up due to boredom, monotony, or dullness.
People break up because of:
1. Fights. 2. Serious problem that can't be solved.
☑ Time is their relationship
Time is Relationship.
Time is Togetherness
Time is Creation.
Time is Growth.
Time is Life.
Take His Time:
Starting to always be unavailable, only available when he had to be with her.
Share His Time:
The main reason why you shouldn't lower your level is because it's about the right to share.
Her boyfriend is of a higher level. She avoids risks and doesn't share her time with a high-level boyfriend to spend it with lower-level men. However, if she sees that you are of a high level, she will be willing to share the time she spends with her superior with you.
Shared time is kept secret. She may use a different account to share his time with you, then claim to her boyfriend that she was busy, so she needs to be online less with him.
Pick a time before she meets him. Our hormones are limited. When they're gone, it's too late to create new ones.
She'll try to keep things this way forever. She might invest heavily in her alt account to lock you down. Don't let that happen. Don't grant her any status. Don't allow her to use that account to secure you as her partner. Keep your position elevated and independent.
7. As she spends less time with her boyfriend, her energy fades, hormones drop, and sometimes her words don't make sense and fall out of reality. They avoid each other often. Her boyfriend begins to ignore her more. They get frustrated and bored, and he might start cheating. Being of a higher level, he may grow to dislike her. He talks without caring, they argue, and she feels sad. The passion and love between them fade away.
Before their fading passion revives and ignites again, make other beautiful women your close friends. Make it seem like these other women are starting to become her competitors. Make her afraid of losing you. She will feel stressed from both sides - his and yours. Eventually, she will break up with someone of high level like him and choose you, who never needed to improve your level at all.
8. People who cheat with you will cheat on you, you stole her from others, and others can steal her from you. At this stage, enjoy the moment together to the fullest, knowing it's a time-bomb relationship that could end anytime. Finally, you will face your settled moment, get bored with each other, face higher-level competitors, and drift apart like the cycle you've ever seen. So take it as much as you can, enjoy everything to the fullest, knowing things are impermanent.
How long or short it lasts depends on the choices you make and how you utilize this period:
Choice 1
Embrace it fully, make it beautiful, enjoyable, and memorable, recognizing that it will eventually come to an end.
Choice 2
Enhance your skills and level up yourself to diminish competition. (although there will always be competitors.)
Choice 3
☑ Consider manipulating, hypnosis, brainwash, dominating, controlling, enslaving or even drugging her mind to ensure she becomes reliant on you, you alone, no one can take your place.
☑ Change, modify her sexuality and taste till those must depend on you alone.
" Ugh, this isn't what I wanted to do at all, but... well, let's just say you're making things pretty tough. I didn't want to go down this route, but who you are is leaving me with no other choice. I've invested too much to give up. I've put in a lot to get this far, and giving up was never really an option for me. I need to come out on top. Honestly, having you on my side would be the real win. If I couldn't be the best at everything and win over all men, then I just had to win you over to win it all. "
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The Big Lesson
" In the Race to Win, Learn from the chaos, but beware the dangers of blind ambition. "
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The Augusta Clothing Company is a luxury women's fashion boutique located at 601 5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102. Opened in March 2026, this flagship storefront marks the brand's primary expansion from its historic roots in Missouri's wine country to Florida's Gulf Coast.
Brand Concept and Curated Style
The Founder: The boutique features collections personally curated by Jerri Hoffmann, matriarch of the family-run private equity firm, Hoffmann Family of Companies.
Target Audience: The wardrobe selection focuses primarily on styling women spanning from their late 20s through their 70s.
Style Profile: Offerings prioritize a professional, polished mission blended with fun, on-trend seasonal items built for long-term wardrobe assembly.
Inventory: Hand-picked items focus heavily on high-quality ready-to-wear dresses, sportswear, premium footwear, jewelry, and distinct accessories.
Store Leadership: The Naples flagship is led by Store Director Andrea Pereira, who brought extensive high-end luxury retail experience from previous management roles at Gucci and Hermès.
Strategic Background
Origin: The brand initially debuted in April 2022 inside a 150-year-old Wine Hall building located in Historic Augusta, Missouri.
Scale: The 5th Avenue South storefront is three times larger than the original Missouri location. The building was purchased by the Hoffmanns for $6.5 million as part of a broader corporate footprint in downtown Naples.
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Whence and whither... one of those is easier to define than the other. I'll give the short(er) version of it.
I think I am going to de-prioritize social media a tad for a little bit. I have been doing some thoughtful consideration behind the scenes for a bit. There is much I love about being on here and writing my posts but in the brutal mathematics that is daily life, it feels like this has reached the point where it is taking up an inordinate amount of time, even though the actual measure of that time really isn't that much. But I want divert even that relatively small amount to a couple of other projects for a bit, photo projects mind you.
And no, I will not leave completely. I will still post, it will just likely be less frequent. Who knows, maybe it will still be almost once a day but probably not. If I feel incredibly motivated this will likely be the first place that I turn to.
I admit though that I think about the mass amount of thought and writing I have put into Flickr over the past 10 years and while I never considered Flickr to be a permanent repository for all that effort I have still sunk an ungodly amount of time and words into this site and in the end I will have essentially no say in the continued existence of all that work. When one day Yahoo (or Verizon I guess now) shutters this, all that will be gone in a puff and a poof. I both accept that and don't. And so it is time for me to create something based off that work or maybe to transition to something that is more under my control. What will this be? Shrugging. It could be a few things. A blog on my own site seems the obvious answer. A book would be a better one. I like books.... I like tangibles. I still want to spend time and invest passion into Flickr probably for as long as it lives, but I also want to seriously think about putting more of that effort into something I own... I think... mostly.
Anyway, I will still be here. New photos will still show up. I still plan on using Instagram too, and that will likely continue close to a daily pace as I have to be on there for my work anyway. But if absences come up, I am still working away and when those other efforts bear fruit I will be sure to let you all know.
As far as this image goes, my old friend the Hasselblad helped me make this one up on the Olympic Peninsula.
Here's a picture of a WIP build. It's an excuse to post life updates. :)
1. I’m basically in a dark age now - all I do is look at Brickset a couple times a day. I wanted to finish I Dreamt of Rust this summer, but as a college kid I’ve been working full time instead.
2. This also means I Dreamt of Rust is on hold. I WILL finish it. I'm just a perfectionist so it's taking a while. I have 2 out of 3 sets finished for the next episode. Hopefully it'll be worth the wait.
3. I don’t have many followers to begin with, but sorry if I’m letting anyone down 😬 I do plan on coming back to Lego, but only when I have time. I haven’t lost interest at all - I just don’t have time and have to prioritize other things right now.
Still love Lego, still love the community, just need to focus on other stuff for now and the foreseeable future.
Ahhhh! I'm so busy today, tomorrow, this whole month!! 😱
Cousins sleeping over tonight so burger and pizza party (and tons of preparation before that).
Anywayss~
New week, new series!
Since it's Holy Week and it'll be Easter this Sunday...a hunt for the eggs?
I don't know how this will turn out.
I'm prioritizing work right now and things at home.
But my idea for this is hunting for eggs with the guide of "magical" beings. e.g. birds, hands...illustrated (cause magical?)
I've always been fascinated with mixed media stuff and somehow after my first try , I've been wanting to try it again.
Talk to you later.
May your week be wonderful and full of magical blessings too! <3
Don’t scoff at the humble wheelbarrow because even Lamborghini had its roots in industrial tractors!
This colorful and whimsical display is a lovely touch using common field tools, really caught my eye!
Recent interesting gear launches that caught my eye, in particular the Panasonic S 20-60mm f3.5-5.6 and the Fujifilm X-S10;
1) Panasonic S5 (714gms) and S 20-60mm f3.5-5.6 (350gms) launched 2 Sept 2020, in kit the lens is a mere $300 extra. The S5 uses the same 24mp sensor on the S1 which appears to perform a bit better (⅓ stop) at base ISO compared to the 24mp BSI sensor on the Nikon Z6. The S 20-60mm lens is probably the only FF standard zoom lens that extends into the ultra-wide angle range (wider than 24mm) and it also appears to be optimized at the wide end. This should be a great match with Panasonic’s upcoming S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6, just add a Sigma 85mm f1.4 DN for a 3 lens kit and perhaps the excellent Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 Art DN if one needs a UWA lens. Sigma DN lenses are 1st party since Sigma is part of the L mount consortium and their lens mount should also be changeable to Sony E mount if one decides to switch.
2) The newly launched Nikon Z5 however used the old 24mp non-BSI chip similar to the 8 years old Nikon D600. The Nikon Z5 is sold with a new kit lens Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 which seems to prioritize compactness over useful range and it’s also priced as an extra $300 even though it’s both slower and shorter at either ends of the focal length compared to Panasonic above. Nikon essentially re-released a mirrorless D750 in the Z5 and a DSLR Z6 in the D780 (sans IBIS).
[Update: the Z5 appears to be plagued by sluggish AF from early adopters’ experience, as usual the so called professional reviews made no mention of this issue.]
3) Nikon Z 50mm f1.2 S is a lens I’ve been looking out for since the announcement of the Z system but it’s significantly bigger (39% longer at 150cm vs 108mm) and heavier than Canon's version (1,090gms vs 950gms), even bigger and heavier than my old Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f2.8 G! Bigger than the Sigma 35mm f1.2 DN Art as well! It’s not difficult to make high resolving lenses if size is not a constraint as evidenced by Sigma’s massive “Art” lenses but even Sigma has started to turn the page with their most recent 85mm f1.4 DN Art lens. “The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art pairs large-aperture, professional-caliber optical performance with a lightweight, sturdy, and compact body, a combination which has long been difficult to achieve”, per Sigma.
4) Sony a7C, this is probably for those who prioritize form over function, kinda pointless personally. While smaller, it’s nowhere small enough to be pocketable like a Ricoh GR which is a truly go anywhere camera, albeit APS-C instead of FF.
5) I’ve never used Fuji cameras but the new X-S10 appears to be a heck of a camera for just $1,000 with IBIS rated at 6EV and uses the same new sensor, same processor and same AF as the 8 months older flagship Fuji X-T4 ($1,700), plus it even has a built-in flash which is a rarity these days! The Fuji X-S10 has arguably the best APS-C sensor (26mp) currently with ½ a stop better DR than the one in Nikon’s new mirrorless APS-C Z50 (20mp). The main weakness of the X-S10 is its buffer, while it’s capable of 20fps, its buffer is only 11 frames with RAW+JPEG, cripple hammer at work since it used the same processor as X-T4. Something has to give at this price but it’s not an issue for stills shooters. Comparatively the E-M1 Mk3 is $1,400 (down from $1,800) and the X-S10 is even lighter at a mere 465gms! For completeness, Z50 is $860, has no IBIS and used a similar BSI sensor (20mp) as the D500, it is however weather-sealed while the X-S10 is not. For proper context the Sony a6400 (sans IBIS) is $900 while the a6600 is $1,400, a $500 premium mainly just for IBIS. X-T4=>X-S10 release is similar to the Panasonic S1=>S5, both quite apt in the era of the pandemic, offer a slightly lower specced camera at a really attractive price to draw new users to the system, the X-S10 looks to be a winner.
I love walking through Central Park when I'm in NYC. And I'm blessed to live in an urban midwestern city where parks are prioritized long-term investments. Nature parks like this are an oasis amidst the concrete and asphalt jungle of the typical urban landscape.
I came across a grandfather out exploring with his grandson. As they waded through Cool Creek I could hear the little boy chattering with his grandfather as he was picking up rocks, tossing them into the creek, and learning all the things little boys learn from their grandfathers.
Flowing Well Park
Carmel, IN
2024
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Another Friday spent along the rails of Cape Cod did not disappoint.
My main goal was to photograph newly repainted FL9 2011 which I did and then I had planned to again photograph the meet and swap with the northbound energy train. But those plans got changed when this unexpected train showed up.
Mass Coastal train MC2 was thrown into the mix as they came down from Rochester with a string of empty C&D gons for Cassova at Otis that they were going to swap out with loads before heading back north to Rochester and on to Wareham. Here they are holding the main at Taylor at MP 54.9 on the MassDOT owned and Mass Coastal operated former New Have Cape Mainline.
Leading the way is MC 2008, a GP9RM blt. Apr. 1956 as CN 2020. They have held here for a few min waiting on the Cape Cod Central passenger train to finish up their station work. The passenger consist is now pulling north into the siding to clear up the single main. Leading the way is freshly repainted FL9 2011 (blt. Sept. 1960 as NH 2038) with a couple of colorful super domes trailing. Despite the mismatched colors I do love the look of these cars.
And just like me both of these domes spent time in Alaska and were in fact still there and in service when I first moved north in 2007. The dome immediately behind the locomotive still wears its scheme from its time in Alaska and its name Matanuska but was built by Budd and delivered to the SantaFe in 1954. It never ended up in Amtrak service instead going to the private Auto Train and then the NYSW before being bought by Westours in 1985. After an extensive rebuild it came to Alaska in 1987. It would travel south for more upgrades in 1997 but would last under Westours successor Holland America Lines until 2009. That year it was acquired by Iowa Pacific and saw use on the Saratoga and North Creek before ending up here on the Cape. After IPH went defunct it was acquired outright by the Cape Cod Central and seems to have a secure home here.
The trailing dome was also built by Budd and delivered to the Great Northern in 1955 for use on the famed Empire Builder. It passed to BN in 1970 and then Amtrak in 1971 before being sidelined in 1979. After that it had a pretty fascinating history before being saved by Westours and restored to the tune of $1 million! It came to Alaska in 1997 and stayed for 22 years leaving in 2009 when Iowa Pacific bought it. They subsequently removed the rooftop a/c units from Holland America days and restored it to its rightful GN paint and name, Prairie View.
To learn more about these cars' histories check out this link:
alaskarails.org/fp/me/art/index.html
Anyway, once they are clear and the bridge is lowered MC2 will head south toward the Falmouth Branch and on to Otis meeting the waiting energy train at Canal Jct. The latter will use the same bridge closing to scoot back here and hold the main for a meet and crew swap with the passenger consist before they each then head on their respective ways to Seamass and back down to the station.
For a small little shortline it sure got busy here for a moment requiring some decisions on what I wanted to prioritizing shooting. Not a bad problem to have!
Wareham, Massachusetts
Friday September 15, 2023
Each year, the Tonle Sap lake, fed by monsoon rains and the Mekong River system, spills onto a vast floodplain, that covers a number of provinces in Cambodia. Some of the villages close to the lake are permanently flooded, and are literally floating villages. Others further away from the lake's edge are flooded only seasonally, and houses are linked to the ground, but raised on stilts by as much as 5 meters, as is the case in this image. Here people are more fortunate than those who have been pushed off the land, since both fishing and dry season agriculture are possible. Yet, with diminishing fish stocks and small farm sizes (about half a hectare per family), most families survive on little more than a few dollars a day. The floods are both a blessing and an added problem. While it brings the fish closer to the villages, the declining fish stocks have halved the quantity of fish a household is able to catch if they do not use fishing methods prohibited by the government. Consequently, the amount of nutrition and income a family can get from the floods has declined by as mush as 50%, with no option to engage in agriculture as their fields lie under 4-5 meters of water. The water also transforms simple day to day activities. Something as simple as visiting one's neighbor involves getting into and out of a boat, even though the destination is only across what was the village road. On our first night in one of these villages, my colleague was woken in the night by a boatman from another village in search of a midwife, as his wife was giving birth on the boat. Hardly any services are available to these communities, as many government departments are understaffed in the first place, and in any case do not prioritize these villages. Despite this myriad of hardships and inconveniences that are the hallmarks of marginalization, these people have not forgotten that some joys need nothing but each other.
23250 McKay Avenue
Maple Ridge, BC Canada
A Harbour Authority (HA) is a non-profit, locally controlled organization which operates under a head lease with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to operate and maintain a DFO-owned public commercial fishing harbour in the best interests of the commercial fishing fleet.
The harbour facility consists entirely of the property and water lots under the ownership of DFO – Small Craft Harbours (SCH).
An HA must operate the harbour as a public facility in accordance with the terms of the head lease and must at all times prioritize the needs of the commercial fishing industry above all else
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I am not sure how I’ll proceed with my Flickr account. Not being able to add photos for friends/family anymore is an enormous limitation, and super annoying. I understand the limit on uploads for free accounts, but not this.
I was a Pro user for *many* years, but this makes me salty as to become one again. Most of my friends moved on from Flickr, so unless I’m part of a community again, I’m not sure if I should prioritize Flickr for my photos. I miss the sense of community and interaction I had here (so many comments and discussions lost when we had to delete older photos!).
My first visit to MRL in 2015 I remembered seeing a flame cut whistle post on the mainline somewhere east of Garrison. We (Welch and I) had places to be seeing as we were racing towards Helena to get the local with an SD45 leader and I didn't remember seeing another one. I didn't prioritize it but I didn't forget it. So, since my experience on MRL's branch lines was nonexistent until this spring I had assumed that was a one-off. Imagine my surprise as I arrived at Sappington and saw this beauty!
I'm still alive.... :) This is a vertorama of the Puyallup, WA fairgrounds. I took it early in the morning, and was hoping for some crazy colors. That didn't happen, but I still thought it was a cool shot so I decided to process and post it. The final product is a manually blended DRI using three different exposures (One for the sky, one for the roller coaster, and one for the foreground).
I've been out and about taking photos lately, so hopefully it won't be 1-2 months before I post another shot. Kudos to those of you that are able to take and process so many shots in such a short period of time. I suppose it's just a matter of prioritizing...
First, I will prioritize Japanese and English, and release my novel, B♭ (B-flat).
It is available in the Drive below.
Drive folder for novel publication:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EUyKO4locQKzfKfvmlh0-uamF...
B♭
Mitsushiro Nakagawa, with ChatGPT 5.5
A North Korean cryptocurrency system is hacked.Hundreds of millions of dollars disappear.
At the end of that invisible flow of money, a group of Palestinian men and women from Gaza secretly enters the United States.
Their purpose is not merely revenge.They intend to “recreate” the lost homeland of Gaza on American soil.
Hardline immigration policies.A nation divided by fear and resentment.A society already beginning to fracture from within.
Using all of it, a silent plan moves forward.
During a speech, Republican presidential candidate Justin Bradford is shot.At almost the same moment in Los Angeles, former President Owen Reed is also attacked at a campaign event for Democratic candidate Ryan Bennett.
Two gunshots.One divided nation.
But Justin survives.
His life is saved by an extraordinarily rare blood type: Bombay blood.The only person able to provide it is Anaya Patel, a community art facilitator working in Brooklyn.
One woman’s blood touches the fate of a nation.What seemed like coincidence slowly begins to draw her into the center of a much larger design.
Terror.Election politics.Immigration.Memory.Blood.Prayer.
A plan born from revenge begins to blur the line between justice and emptiness, salvation and hatred.
Some still believe the wounded world deserves punishment.Others begin to understand that beyond that punishment, nothing may remain.
The lights of Manhattan.The silence of Brooklyn.Memories left beside the river.
The city keeps shining as if nothing has happened.But beneath its streets, a low sound continues to resonate — unheard, unresolved, unforgettable.
What does revenge take from us?Whom can prayer save?And where do we go, carrying everything we have lost?
Trailer
Soundtrack
B♭ — My Novel Playlist
music.apple.com/jp/playlist/b-my-novel-soundtrack/pl.u-47...
B♭ — My Novel Playlist for Japanese
music.apple.com/jp/playlist/b-my-novel-soundtrack-for-jap...
© 2026 Mitsushiro Nakagawa. All rights reserved.
No part of this work may be reproduced, distributed, modified, or transmitted without permission from the author.
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僕はまず、日本語と英語を優先して、僕の小説、【B♭（ビーフラット）】を公開しました。
それは以下のドライブにあります。
Drive folder for novel publication: (小説専門の公開用ドライブ)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EUyKO4locQKzfKfvmlh0-uamF...
B♭
Mitsushiro Nakagawa, with ChatGPT 5.5
北朝鮮の仮想通貨システムがハッキングされ、数億ドルが奪取された。
その資金の流れの先で、ガザ出身のパレスチナ男女のグループが、密かにアメリカ合衆国へ潜入する。
彼らの目的は、失われた祖国ガザを、アメリカの地に「復元」することだった。
共和党による強硬な移民政策。
国内にくすぶる排外感情。
分断されていく社会。
そのすべてを利用し、アメリカを内側から崩壊させる計画が、静かに進行していく。
共和党大統領候補ジャスティン・ブラッドフォードが演説中に撃たれ、ほぼ同じ時刻、ロサンゼルスでは前大統領オーウェン・リードもまた銃撃される。
国家を二分する、ふたつの銃声。
だが、ジャスティンは奇跡的に生還する。
彼の命をつないだのは、世界でも極めて希少な血液型――ボンベイブラッド。
その血を提供できたのは、ブルックリンで活動するコミュニティアート・ファシリテーター、アナヤ・パテルだった。
ひとりの女性の血が、国家の運命に触れてしまう。
その偶然は、やがて偶然ではなかったかのように、彼女自身を巨大な事件の中心へ引き寄せていく。
テロ、選挙、移民、血、記憶、祈り。
破壊を信じる者と、破壊の果てに残る空虚を見てしまう者。
復讐として始まった計画は、いつしか救済と虚無の境界を曖昧にしていく。
マンハッタンの夜。
ブルックリンの光。
川辺に残された記憶。
都市は何事もなかったかのように輝き続けている。
だがその足元では、誰にも聞こえない低い音が鳴っている。
復讐は、何を奪うのか。
祈りは、誰を救うのか。
そして人は、失われたものを抱えたまま、どこへ向かうのか。
Trailer
Soundtrack
B♭ — My Novel Playlist
music.apple.com/jp/playlist/b-my-novel-soundtrack/pl.u-47...
B♭ — My Novel Playlist for Japanese
music.apple.com/jp/playlist/b-my-novel-soundtrack-for-jap...
© 2026 Mitsushiro Nakagawa. All rights reserved.
本作品の著作権は Mitsushiro Nakagawa に帰属します。内容の全部または一部を、著者の許可なく複製・転載・改変することを禁じます。
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Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is shown during light snowfall in December 2021, with a pedestrian walking past storefronts and seasonal lighting installations. The transit-and-pedestrian corridor was redesigned in the 1960s to prioritize foot traffic along one of the city’s main commercial streets and later rebuilt in the 2010s.
Canadians are often known for several positive characteristics, including:
1.Politeness and Courtesy – They have a reputation for being polite, saying “sorry” often, and treating others with respect.
2.Friendliness – Canadians are generally warm and welcoming to both locals and visitors.
3.Diversity and Inclusivity – Canada is multicultural, and its people embrace diversity in ethnicity, culture, and perspectives.
4.Tolerance and Open-Mindedness – Canadians tend to value human rights, equality, and progressive social policies.
5.Community-Oriented – Many Canadians are involved in their communities and prioritize social well-being.
6.Love for Nature and the Outdoors – With stunning landscapes, Canadians often appreciate and respect nature, engaging in outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and skiing.
7.Sense of Humor – They have a dry, self-deprecating, and sometimes quirky sense of humor.
8.Humble and Modest – Canadians tend to downplay achievements and avoid arrogance.
9.Hardworking and Resourceful – Whether in cities or remote regions, Canadians have a strong work ethic.
10.Peacefulness – They are generally non-confrontational and support diplomacy over aggression.
Thanks ChatGPT (prompt: tell me about Canadians)!
This as close to “unobtainium” as I have found on Earth.
An exceptionally unusual shiny black meteorite find was recovered in 2011 in Morocco by Aziz Habibi (I bought it from him). Officially named NWA 7034, it was nicknamed “Black Beauty” by Dr. Carl Agee, Director of the Institute of Meteoritics. A team of scientists led by Agee found a number of marvels in this oldest and rarest of Martian meteorites: it contains the oldest Martian minerals ever dated (formed 4.48 billion years ago), it contains ~ 20x more water than any other Martian samples previously encountered (perhaps formed under an early Martian ocean), it is among the very few martian basalts that do not contain maskelynite (impact-melted plagioclase glass), and it is the only brecciated Martian (i.e., they are composed of angular fragments of different rock types fused together). Carl Agee did an hour-long talk on NWA 7034 here, with a short summary here: "this is a once in a career discovery."
These rocks were so novel they were provided a new subtype "Martian (polymict breccia)" in the Met Bull. Moreover, in July 2022, it was determined that Black Beauty most likely originated from the Karratha Crater in Mars’s southern hemisphere; approximately 10 million years ago, the asteroid impact which formed the crater also ejected a large volume of Mars rock into space, some of which perturbed into an Earth-crossing orbit — and it took the long route, a journey of ~15,000 orbits around the Sun before penetrating Earth’s atmosphere.
Black Beauty contains relatively large crystals of plagioclase (a calcium-aluminum silicate) and pyroxene (a calcium-magnesium-iron silicate). These large mineral grains are surrounded by fine-grained material that formed from rapidly cooling lava, most likely following a volcanic eruption. Rock and mineral fragments were incorporated into the flow during the eruption, giving the rock its brecciated appearance. Accessory minerals include chlorapatite, chromite, goethite, ilmenite, magnetite, maghemite, alkali feldspar and pyrite.
A lay summary of the location news from Physical Org:
"Scientists announced Tuesday they had found the crater from which the oldest known Martian meteorite was originally blasted towards Earth, a discovery that could provide clues into how our own planet was formed. The meteorite NWA 7034, nicknamed Black Beauty, has fascinated geologists since it was discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2011.
It contains a mix of materials including zircons, which date back nearly 4.5 billion years. "That makes it one of the oldest rocks studied in the history of geology," Sylvain Bouley, a planetary scientist at France's Paris-Saclay University, told AFP.
Its journey dates back to the solar system's infancy, "about 80 million years after the planets began forming", said Bouley, who co-authored a new study on the meteorite. Tectonic plates long ago covered up Earth's ancient crust, meaning that "we have lost this primitive history of our planet", Bouley said.
But Black Beauty could offer "an open book on a planet's first moments", he added. By measuring Black Beauty's exposure to cosmic rays, they knew it was dislodged from its first home around five million years ago.
"So, we were looking for a crater that was very young and large," Lagain said. Another clue was that its composition showed it had suddenly heated up around 1.5 million years ago—likely by the impact of a second asteroid.
The team then created an algorithm and used a supercomputer to trawl through images of 90 million craters taken by a NASA satellite. That narrowed it down to 19 craters, allowing the researchers to rule out the remaining suspects.
They found that Black Beauty was dug up from its first home by an asteroid that struck around 1.5 billion years ago, forming the 40-kilometer Khujirt crater.
Then a few million years ago, another asteroid hit not far away, creating the 10-kilometer Karratha crater and shooting the Black Beauty towards Earth.
The region in Mars' southern hemisphere is rich in the elements potassium and thorium, just like Black Beauty. Another factor was that Black Beauty is the only Martian meteorite that is highly magnetized. "The region where Karratha was found is the most magnetized on Mars," Lagain said.
Known as the Terra Cimmeria—Sirenum province, it is "a relic of the early crustal processes on Mars, and thus, a region of high interest for future missions," the study said."
and Space,com summarized how the findings can prioritize the destination for future Mars landings:
"The origin of Martian meteorites was an old enigma," Lagain said. Discovering the birthplace of one "is pretty much equivalent to a free sample-return mission," he noted.
"Now we know that the rock comes from the Terra Cimmeria-Sirenum province," Lagain said. "This region hosts the clues to understand[ing] the first stage of evolution and differentiation of the planet. If one wants to understand how Mars formed and evolved, then we need to analyze this province much more than we do right now."
The findings suggest that sending a rover or drone to this region "would help us understand what happened 4.5 billion years ago on Mars," soon after the Red Planet, Earth and the solar system's other rocky worlds were born, Lagain said. This information, in turn, may help "fill the gap in knowledge for the same period of time on Earth."
This black beauty is 61 x 33 x 19mm and 55 grams.
The color version of my 2nd most faved image on Flickr.
Full set of new old with Marie-Pier
new old: from unused, unexploited, forgotten RAW files from a shoot. Back then I was prioritizing film shots, so I didn't feel like processing extra similar digital versions. However with time it's fun to go back in the vault and look at your unused work from a different eye and go in there with a mindset and mood you feel right now.
July 18, 2023 The Hill Live brings together caregivers, patients, clinical experts, and lawmakers to answer these questions and more as we discuss the fight against Alzheimer’s and breakthroughs in providing relief to those who suffer from agitation and aggression.
Alzheimer’s disease affects about 55 million people worldwide, including 6.5 million Americans, and has no cure. Some patients with Alzheimer’s sometimes show signs of extreme aggression or become restless and anxious as their brains lose the ability to negotiate with new stimulus.
Agitation is a common neuropsychiatric symptom in Alzheimer’s dementia and one of the most complex and stressful aspects of caring for people living with the condition. It is reported in approximately half of people with Alzheimer’s dementia and is associated with earlier alternative living placement.
What do patients, caregivers and families navigating the complexities of agitation associated with Alzheimer’s need to know? How are researchers and doctors better understanding risk factors and diagnoses? What policy actions can prioritize research, detection and treatment? And what are the access considerations for patients and their caregivers as they navigate this difficult symptom?
LOCATION
National Press Club Holeman Lounge, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045
Polygamy can be categorized into two main types:
1. Polygamy : Expressive and Transparent (Verified)
2. Concealed Polygamy, where one pretends to be monogamous to their lovers. (Unable to verify)
Type #1 Polygamy
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Type #2 Concealed Polygamy
☑ Multiple Secret Lovers,
☑ Multiple Avatars, Multiple Accounts
☑ Created new avatars with the intention of forming Meaningful Relationships, rather than seeking casual encounters or "friends with benefits."
☑ Get married and pretend to be faithful (Monogamous) to their partners.
" They have many secret lovers, many secret girlfriends/boyfriends, many secret wives/husbands, and many children in separate accounts (avatars).
If you thought the first type of poly was bad, the second type is the worst (truly bad). I would like to call people like this impostors; there are many of them in SL."
☑ Most of them don't really know they are polygamous, don't accept it, and consider themselves as womanizers, badasses, or playboys, without viewing themselves realistically as cheaters, liars, unfaithful lovers, and the worst type of all a**holes.
☑ They deceive others by pretending to be faithful partners without feeling any guilt or shame for their actions at all.
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☑ They all agree that Poly isn't good and lacks three things.(heart, truth, happiness). They don't follow a Poly lifestyle; instead, they believe they are better than Poly. They feel superior to Poly because they prioritize loyalty, marriage, deep commitment, peaceful family, much respect, and treat their loved ones more kindly as a one-hearted lover.
They believe they possess larger hearts, are more truthful, and experience greater happiness due to their numerous monogamous relationships, which surpass the satisfaction of typical couples who engage in only one relationship at a time.
Most of them are so narcissistic, talented, charming, and exceedingly confident that they believe they are the smartest and happiest people.
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☑ Most of them firmly believe that they have a heart bigger than everyone else's.
Do you believe people who do this kind of polyamory lack genuine hearts?
The person who claims to love someone the most, tells another person that they are the only one they love, that they are the most important, and that they miss them the most. The person who also makes numerous promises and vows to all their secret lovers.
Do you believe people like them truly possess the big-heartedness they claim to have?
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☑ Most of them firmly believe that they possess truth and happiness.
They have the kind of truth their partner wants to hear. They said everything and believed it to be true.
They believe they are happier because they have more partners than those in pure monogamy.
Do you think that genuinely happy people could behave and lie like this without shame? Is this really the behavior of happy people?
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☑ They lack, just like all polys, but they can't even accept a truth about themselves. Most of them are too weak and narcissistic to dare to confront the truth about themselves. They believe they have bigger hearts than other good people and possess both truthfulness and happiness much better than polyamorous people.
☑ They live their lives pretending to be something they are not and think it is happiness.
☑ Many of them may see it as a rewarding way of life, yielding the greatest benefits. They were certainly convinced that they received more advantages than the first type of polyamory.
" Is it genuinely worth living as someone other than yourself just to maintain multiple lovers? Nevertheless, each day demands that you feign monogamy, playing the role of a faithful lover to keep your partners content. This charade incurs an immeasurable cost, gradually leading you to lose your true self and the authentic happiness of being who you truly are. "
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" Your loved ones don't truly love you! If they knew the truth about you, they wouldn't be able to accept who you are. It's not the real you they love; they love the character you've fooled them with, and it's not truly you, not even for a day. That means YOU're not genuinely loved, not even for a day.
Every day, you live as someone other than yourself, convinced that there's only gain and no loss. Unaware of the immeasurable cost of both losing and living your true self, you become the ultimate fool. "
Scarlett Saphira
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" Who genuinely gains and experiences true happiness from your pretense— you or your lovers?
Have you grasped the concept? Who attains greater genuine happiness? Your lover possesses a wonderful, faithful partner. However, you hold onto the confidence that you profit without any losses; is that truly the case? You work hard for your lover's happiness without realizing what you're sacrificing! "
I hope this helps!
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This large canvas is signed by one Addie Diefenbach in the lower and has a partially visible date in the 1880s.
It is one of several marine paintings that complement the nautical decor at a newly reopened and redecorated restaurant in the seaside community of Long Beach, Washington.
I'd say whoever selected them prioritized genre and availability over quality.
The only online reference to an artist named Addie Diefenbach I was able to find was the auction listing for this very piece. It said it was the first of Ms. Diefenbach's works to come up for auction. www.mutualart.com/Artist/Addie-Diefenbach/B25C1C959DD2ADA9
Some time between when the painting was photographed for the auction catalogue and when I saw it hanging on the wall of the restaurant earlier this week several holes, two of which were fairly large, were punched into the canvas. I healed them with Photo Shop.
ChatGPT pointed out that in the first English translation, Chapter 6, Sections 4 through 11 had been translated rather roughly. I therefore retranslated those sections and uploaded the revised version as the Fourth Edition.
最初に翻訳した英語版は、第６章第４節から第１１節が、かなり荒い翻訳になっているとチャットGPTに指摘されたので、再翻訳し、第4版として、アップロードし直しました。
I have announced the publication of my novel. While the English, Spanish, and French versions are already out, the German translation is currently in progress.
My novel, B♭, is now available
I’m an Apple fan, so Apple products appear in the story. :)
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The Japanese and English editions have already been published.
It can be found in the following Drive folder:
Drive folder for novel publication:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/13PJuSA8Q2AdvVd7JGl-Q4AVTA...
B♭
Mitsushiro Nakagawa, with ChatGPT 5.5
North Korea’s cryptocurrency system is hacked, and hundreds of millions of dollars are stolen.
At the end of that hidden flow of money, a group of Palestinian men and women from Gaza secretly infiltrates the United States.
Their purpose is to “restore” their lost homeland, Gaza, on American soil.
A hard-line immigration policy led by the Republican Party.
A smoldering current of xenophobia within the country.
A society breaking further apart.
Using all of it, a plan to collapse America from within begins to move forward in silence.
Republican presidential candidate Justin Bradford is shot during a speech. Almost at the same time, in Los Angeles, former President Owen Reed is also gunned down.
Two gunshots split the nation in two.
Yet Justin miraculously survives.
What keeps him alive is one of the rarest blood types in the world: Bombay blood.
The person able to provide that blood is Anaya Patel, a community art facilitator working in Brooklyn.
The blood of one woman touches the fate of a nation.
That coincidence, as if it had never truly been coincidence, begins to draw her toward the center of an enormous event.
Terrorism, elections, immigration, blood, memory, and prayer.
Those who believe in destruction, and those who have seen the emptiness left beyond it.
A plan that began as revenge gradually blurs the boundary between salvation and nothingness.
The night of Manhattan.
The light of Brooklyn.
Memories left behind by the river.
The city continues to shine as if nothing has happened.
Yet beneath its feet, a low sound no one can hear is still ringing.
What does revenge take away?
Whom does prayer save?
And where do human beings go, carrying what they have lost?
Trailer
Soundtrack
B♭ — My Novel Playlist
music.apple.com/jp/playlist/b-my-novel-soundtrack/pl.u-47...
B♭ — My Novel Playlist for Japanese
music.apple.com/jp/playlist/b-my-novel-soundtrack-for-jap...
© 2026 Mitsushiro Nakagawa. All rights reserved.
The copyright of this work belongs to Mitsushiro Nakagawa.
No part of this work may be reproduced, reprinted, or modified without the author’s permission.
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J’ai publié la version française de mon roman.
Mon roman, B♭ (Si bémol), est désormais disponible.
Les versions japonaise, anglaise et espagnole ont déjà été publiées.
Comme je suis un fan d’Apple, des produits Apple apparaissent dans l’histoire. :)
Il est disponible dans le dossier Drive ci-dessous.
Drive folder for novel publication:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/13PJuSA8Q2AdvVd7JGl-Q4AVTA...
B♭
Mitsushiro Nakagawa, avec ChatGPT 5.5
Le système de cryptomonnaie de la Corée du Nord est piraté, et plusieurs centaines de millions de dollars sont dérobés.
Au bout du flux de cet argent, un groupe d’hommes et de femmes palestiniens originaires de Gaza s’infiltre secrètement aux États-Unis.
Leur objectif est de « reconstituer », sur le sol américain, la patrie perdue qu’est Gaza.
Une politique migratoire dure menée par les Républicains.
Un sentiment xénophobe qui couve au sein du pays.
Une société qui se divise peu à peu.
En exploitant tout cela, un plan destiné à faire s’effondrer l’Amérique de l’intérieur avance en silence.
Le candidat républicain à la présidence, Justin Bradford, est abattu en plein discours ; presque au même moment, à Los Angeles, l’ancien président Owen Reed est lui aussi victime d’une fusillade.
Deux coups de feu qui fendent la nation en deux.
Mais Justin survit miraculeusement.
Ce qui lui sauve la vie est un groupe sanguin extrêmement rare dans le monde : le sang Bombay.
La seule personne capable de lui donner ce sang est Anaya Patel, facilitatrice d’art communautaire active à Brooklyn.
Le sang d’une femme touche soudain au destin d’une nation.
Ce hasard, comme s’il n’avait finalement jamais été un hasard, attire peu à peu Anaya elle-même au centre d’un événement immense.
Terrorisme, élections, immigration, sang, mémoire, prière.
Ceux qui croient en la destruction, et ceux qui finissent par voir le vide laissé au-delà de la destruction.
Un plan né comme une vengeance brouille peu à peu la frontière entre salut et néant.
La nuit de Manhattan.
La lumière de Brooklyn.
Les souvenirs laissés au bord du fleuve.
La ville continue de briller comme si rien ne s’était passé.
Mais sous ses pieds, un son grave, que personne n’entend, continue de résonner.
Que prend la vengeance ?
Qui la prière sauve-t-elle ?
Et vers où les êtres humains se dirigent-ils, en portant avec eux ce qu’ils ont perdu ?
Trailer
Soundtrack
B♭ — My Novel Playlist
music.apple.com/jp/playlist/b-my-novel-soundtrack/pl.u-47...
B♭ — My Novel Playlist for Japanese
music.apple.com/jp/playlist/b-my-novel-soundtrack-for-jap...
© 2026 Mitsushiro Nakagawa. Tous droits réservés.
Les droits d’auteur de cette œuvre appartiennent à Mitsushiro Nakagawa. Toute reproduction, republication ou modification, totale ou partielle, du contenu de cette œuvre sans l’autorisation de l’auteur est interdite.
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He publicado la edición en español de mi novela.
Mi novela, B♭, ya está disponible.
Soy fan de Apple, así que en la historia aparecen productos de Apple. :)
Las ediciones en japonés y en inglés ya han sido publicadas.
Puede encontrarse en la siguiente carpeta de Drive:
Carpeta de Drive para la publicación de la novela:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/13PJuSA8Q2AdvVd7JGl-Q4AVTA...
B♭
Mitsushiro Nakagawa, with ChatGPT 5.5
El sistema de criptomonedas de Corea del Norte es hackeado, y cientos de millones de dólares son robados.
Al final de ese flujo oculto de dinero, un group de hombres y mujeres palestinos originarios de Gaza se infiltra secretamente en los Estados Unidos.
Su propósito es “restaurar” su patria perdida, Gaza, sobre suelo estadounidense.
Una política migratoria de línea dura impulsada por el Partido Republicano.
Una corriente latente de xenofobia dentro del país.
Una sociedad que se fractura cada vez más.
Aprovechándolo todo, un plan para derrumbar a Estados Unidos desde dentro empieza a avanzar en silencio.
El candidato presidencial republicano Justin Bradford recibe un disparo durante un discurso. Casi al mismo tiempo, en Los Ángeles, el expresidente Owen Reed también es baleado.
Dos disparos dividen a la nación en dos.
Sin embargo, Justin sobrevive milagrosamente.
Lo que mantiene su vida es uno de los tipos de sangre más raros del mundo: la sangre Bombay.
La única persona capaz de donar esa sangre es Anaya Patel, una facilitadora de arte comunitario que trabaja en Brooklyn.
La sangre de una sola mujer toca el destino de una nación.
Aquella coincidencia, como si nunca hubiera sido realmente una coincidencia, comienza a arrastrarla hacia el centro de un acontecimiento inmenso.
Terrorismo, elecciones, inmigración, sangre, memoria y plegaria.
Quienes creen en la destrucción, y quienes han visto el vacío que queda más allá de ella.
Un plan que comenzó como venganza va desdibujando, poco a poco, la frontera entre la salvación y la nada.
La noche de Manhattan.
La luz de Brooklyn.
Los recuerdos abandonados junto al río.
La ciudad sigue brillando como si nada hubiera ocurrido.
Pero bajo sus pies continúa resonando una nota grave que nadie puede oír.
¿Qué arrebata la venganza?
¿A quién salva la plegaria?
¿Y hacia dónde se dirigen los seres humanos, cargando con aquello que han perdido?
Tráiler
Banda sonora
B♭ — My Novel Playlist
music.apple.com/jp/playlist/b-my-novel-soundtrack/pl.u-47...
B♭ — My Novel Playlist for Japanese
music.apple.com/jp/playlist/b-my-novel-soundtrack-for-jap...
© 2026 Mitsushiro Nakagawa. Todos los derechos reservados.
Los derechos de autor de esta obra pertenecen a Mitsushiro Nakagawa.
Ninguna parte de esta obra podrá ser reproducida, reimpresa ni modificada sin la autorización del autor.
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僕は僕の小説を発表しました。英語、スペイン語、フランス語は以下で発表済みです。
現在は、ドイツ語を翻訳中です。
僕の小説、【B♭（ビーフラット）】を公開しました。日本語と英語とスペイン語は公開済みです。
僕はアップルファンなので、アップル製品が登場します。:)
それは以下のドライブにあります。
Drive folder for novel publication: (小説専門の公開用ドライブ)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/13PJuSA8Q2AdvVd7JGl-Q4AVTA...
B♭
Mitsushiro Nakagawa, with ChatGPT 5.5
北朝鮮の仮想通貨システムがハッキングされ、数億ドルが奪取された。
その資金の流れの先で、ガザ出身のパレスチナ男女のグループが、密かにアメリカ合衆国へ潜入する。
彼らの目的は、失われた祖国ガザを、アメリカの地に「復元」することだった。
共和党による強硬な移民政策。
国内にくすぶる排外感情。
分断されていく社会。
そのすべてを利用し、アメリカを内側から崩壊させる計画が、静かに進行していく。
共和党大統領候補ジャスティン・ブラッドフォードが演説中に撃たれ、ほぼ同じ時刻、ロサンゼルスでは前大統領オーウェン・リードもまた銃撃される。
国家を二分する、ふたつの銃声。
だが、ジャスティンは奇跡的に生還する。
彼の命をつないだのは、世界でも極めて希少な血液型――ボンベイブラッド。
その血を提供できたのは、ブルックリンで活動するコミュニティアート・ファシリテーター、アナヤ・パテルだった。
ひとりの女性の血が、国家の運命に触れてしまう。
その偶然は、やがて偶然ではなかったかのように、彼女自身を巨大な事件の中心へ引き寄せていく。
テロ、選挙、移民、血、記憶、祈り。
破壊を信じる者と、破壊の果てに残る空虚を見てしまう者。
復讐として始まった計画は、いつしか救済と虚無の境界を曖昧にしていく。
マンハッタンの夜。
ブルックリンの光。
川辺に残された記憶。
都市は何事もなかったかのように輝き続けている。
だがその足元では、誰にも聞こえない低い音が鳴っている。
復讐は、何を奪うのか。
祈りは、誰を救うのか。
そして人は、失われたものを抱えたまま、どこへ向かうのか。
Trailer
Soundtrack
B♭ — My Novel Playlist
music.apple.com/jp/playlist/b-my-novel-soundtrack/pl.u-47...
B♭ — My Novel Playlist for Japanese
music.apple.com/jp/playlist/b-my-novel-soundtrack-for-jap...
© 2026 Mitsushiro Nakagawa. All rights reserved.
本作品の著作権は Mitsushiro Nakagawa に帰属します。内容の全部または一部を、著者の許可なく複製・転載・改変することを禁じます。
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In June 2020, after experiencing a devastating spring due to COVID, New York State announced that certain businesses could begin partially opening again. New York City’s response included a program called Open Restaurants, which allowed restaurants to use sidewalks and parking spaces for outdoor, socially distant dining. Owners quickly built temporary enclosures in the streets in front of their businesses to try and recover from months of shutdown. Small stretches of Brooklyn in early 2021 display the variety and feel of these enclosures. Hopefully, the Open Restaurants initiative will help these businesses to survive and may even lead to a more permanent reorienting of streets to prioritize people over cars.
© yohanes.budiyanto, 2009
A resort better than the spectacular St. Regis Bali? Well, after a comprehensive personal review, the results finally showed that Conrad Suites Bali reigns supreme with an overall score of 91.6 (St. Regis achieved 91.1).
This is a prime example of a hotel that prioritize guests satisfaction. General Manager Michael Burchett works relentlessly to make sure everybody has a most wonderful time there. A 30-year veteran in the hospitality world, Mr. Burchett is a native Australian and has previously spent 17 years with the Four Seasons group, managing award-winning and critically-acclaimed hotels, including Four Seasons in Bali and Jakarta before calling The Conrad Bali home. Mr. Burchett is currently the Vice Chairman of Bali Hotels Association.
The Conrad Suites is an exclusive collection of 55 oversize suites, housed in a separate new wing adjacent to the Conrad's Main resort. Although guests at Conrad Suites has full access to the extensive facilities found at the main resorts, additional private facilities are also being offered exclusively, which includes private infinity-edged pools with luxuriously appointed garden Bales with its large 4 poster daybed; access to the Club Lounge; and a host of other value added benefits.
CONRAD SUITES BALI
Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Bali
Promotional Rates
Conrad Suite is offering a promotional rate of USD 450++ for a typical Suite (110 sq.m); while the 120 sq.m Ocean Suite is priced at USD 550++. Pool Suite is also available.
General Manager: Michael Burchett, Hotel Manager: Frederic Lebegue
Chef de Cuisine: Richard Millar
Architect: Wimberley Allison Tong & Goo (WATG)
Landscape: Belt Collins International
Interior: Lim Teo + Wilkes Designworks