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zivazivc · 5 days

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What kind of nu metal music fits Les's band?

First of all I gotta clarify that I sent this ask myself because I accidentally lost the original through constant editing and drafting. I realize I could just make a regular text post but I'm quirky like that, and a question is a nice little attention grabber for those who are interested.

Anyway...

It's hard to point at one song and say this is their sound, because A: I'm picky, B: the band's style changes over time, and C: I don't know what I'm doing lmao

This answer is very long uhh I don't seem to be able to form short responses, mi scusi 😅

Back at home the brothers' music and then also the first year on the road with Flea the band sounds like the albums Music and especially Grassroots by 311. (Grassroots is such a banger of an album, I listen to it all the time, really recommend.)

Hed's the main influence on the band's sound because he's the main vocalist, songwriter and overall the most invested in the band succeeding (Les's main concern is making ends meet, and Flea is just enjoying the ride lol). At the start Hed and Les have had basically no contact with Rock Trolls so even though they're both more metal/punk than regular rock, their "rock side" is softer at this point. Hed also grew up with hip hop because of his peers so there's a lot of rapping in his lyrics. And he also incorporates reggae into his style a lot because of his favorite uncle, Kymani (one of the guys who live with Ish) who is a Reggae Troll. Hed is pretty much a sponge when it comes to music, much like Floyd. The closest I can come to describing his genre is a fusion of Rap Metal and Reggae Rock which are both already fusion genres jskksdjsk

(The band 311 has two singers and oddly they both sound like Hed and Les to me. SA Martinez (the higher of the two voices) sounds 100%, exactly like how I've imagined Hed's voice in my head. For Les I have a different voice claim because Les's personal style of music is much different from the band, but Nick Hexum (the lead vocalist here) is still in the second place when it comes to voice alone. Imagine my enthusiastic surprise finding voices for both brothers in the same band 😄)

examples from the two albums:

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While driving around and performing small gigs they come in contact with the alternative and nu metal scene and meet a lot of Rock Trolls (mostly various Metal Trolls) and other mixed trolls, and in the following couple of years their sound gradually becomes heavier (Hed rediscovers screamo lol) and they go from rock to metal.

A year into their "touring" is also around the time Hed meets and starts dating Liv and gets her to join the band. Liv's genre has the heaviest sound of all of them (Industrial/EBM), which influences Hed and the band too. And with Liv on the drums, Hed takes over DJ-ing and is also able to put more focus on the vocals, which also makes Les step down and only sing backing vocals with the rest of the band if needed.

The band in this era sounds like the album Revolution by Insolence and to some degree Introduction to Mayhem by Primer 55.

examples from the albums:

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Two years into the bands existence is when Floyd runs into them. At first he's more just standing there, observing their practices and performances warily, because he's had bad experiences with Rock Trolls in his one year alone and metal music still kinda freaks him out at this point. But he soon starts joining in in melodic parts and then it progresses into him singing longer and longer segments because he has the strongest vocals of everyone. And once he saves enough of his earnings for a guitar he starts playing the rhythm guitar too. (The guitar he took with him when he left the Troll Tree got stolen before he met the band.)

I guess I should clarify: Flea is the lead guitarist, Les is the bassist, and Liv and Hed switch on the drums and DJ-ing depending on the track. At one point they also get a keyboard.

It's also not that long before Hed and Floyd start actively writing songs together, sharing each others notes, and they start to split the singing parts more evenly. Hed even teaches Floyd screamo techniques, because he thinks Floyd has a great voice for them (He is correct, Floyd has a mean scream 😁).

During this time the band still pretty much sounds like Revolution by Insolence but with more melodic singing parts from Floyd (and screaming/shouting lmao). I think Verge of Umbra is another good band to compare, it sounds more clean and Floydy but still Hedy. (Man, I should write scientific research papers skjdkjf)

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From here on out I'm a bit unsure how the band's sound develops, but I'm pretty sure Floyd would unintentionally infect them with a mild case of radio friendliness (Pop trolls can't help their in your face nature lmao 😞). So for now I'm stopping here...

This took me days of searching and writing so I would appreciate to hear any thoughts you have if you've come this far and given some of the songs a listen. :)

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davinaojeda · 11 days

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Doomsday Delivery

A new set of defaults to celebrate the new Fallout TV show. You now get pizza with more questionable textures for the apocalypse. The meshes for the pizza and slices are from @jacky93sims incredible pizza default.

You also get the Fusion Flea as a default delivery car. It's roughly 9K polys for the entire car. You also get a buyable clean version of the car and a buyable post-apocalyptic dirty version as well. Unfortunately, the doors of the car do not work because this car's door is supposed to lift upward so it was too taxing to animate. Sims have no issue sitting in the car and using it otherwise, however.

Instead of Chinese Takeout, you're now getting leftover Communist rations from China before the war. Rations go well in just about every post-apocalyptic story. They still use chopsticks. Inside of the cans are yummy Dan Dan Noodles.

You'll also see on the pizza guy, the default outfit replacement as well. Pizza delivery is green-themed and Chinese food delivery is red-themed.

DOWNLOAD (SFS / MEGA)

#sims 2 download #ts2 #s2cc #ts2 post apocalypse #sims post-apocalypse #ts2 default replacement #ts2 defaults

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sherlocktheravencat · 2 years

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@xxtc-96xx

I couldn't beleive my eyes,

The flea market bootlegs made you a perfect fusion

Abra with mew proportions

It's perfect

#xxtc 96xx #bootleg pokemon #god i love these #i love these so much

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imreadydollparts · 2 months

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The hardest question

The most difficult question I get is "How do you make them look so nice?" because that's kind of broad and it's a whole process that differs depending on what each pony needs.

I've been trying to think of the best way to answer, and at first thought I'd need to make a flow chart.

I think maybe talking through the process as though I had a pony that needed EVERYTHING, would work, too.

So I'll try.

Let's assume I've bought a pony on eBay to clean and resell. This pony is filthy, has rust and/or mildew inside the body, has smooze, has matted hair, is missing some plugs from her mane, and is missing some paint.

When I get the pony, I take it downstairs to my photo taking spot and photograph the left side, right side, and any other areas that I think are worthy of taking pics.

Then they go for a bath immediately. Because ew.

A bath consists of:

scrubbing all over the body with a damp melamine sponge - this releases dirt from the vinyl and quickly exposes which marks are removable and which are stains, be gentle where there is paint

assessing the pony's needs

[dish] soap and water wash for body and hair

I do not ever throw ponies in a sink full of water and it stresses me out when I see people do that.

Ponies then get laid out to dry and after that go into holding bins depending on what they need.

At this point I usually take the phone upstairs, transfer the before photos to the computer, ID the ponies, label and date individual folders for their photos. I'm usually working on lots of ponies all at once and this forces me to sit down and take a break.

So, in order, they would go through these stations, which I do give silly names:

interior rust and/or mildew removal (derustbutting), which does require derusting the tails and is when I replace metal washers with nylon ties

depending on how matted and tangled the tail is, I may detangle it a bit during bath time with a metal dog comb so that it's smaller and better fits through the tail hole, this also helps with removing rust from the tail hair

smooze remooze which consists of soaking a pony in hot oxy-clean water (do not do this with princess ponies it ruins the metal plating on their 3D cutie marks), and aggressively scraping dirt from the vinyl's airbubbles

let dry completely inside and out

stain or yellowing treatment using 40Vol hydrogen peroxide cream and UV exposure (SunBox) which can take overnight to weeks and often needs reapplication of the cream

rewashing to remove 40Vol cream

waiting to dry fully inside before the tail is reinstalled (3 to 4 days)

temporary tail and head reinstallation

the hair is rewetted and slathered in a heavy smoosh of hair conditioner, then laid on a towel so that the hair is away from the body because conditioner can discolor vinyl if left touching in big globs

the conditioner is left to sit a while (I tend to leave it overnight but that's not necessary, it just forces me to take a break)

after the conditioner has set and softened the hair, they get a good rinse

thoroughly comb the hair with the dog comb, and then again with a flea comb to get all of the tangles out

flat iron

at this point I can wait for the hair to dry and then take off the head and tail again, re"open" the tail, and take some hairs for their mane

plug in those hairs, apply Fabric Fusion (I like it because it's a thick gel), and let that dry

final reinstallation of the head and tail are done when the glue is all dry

assess the hair: does it need conditioned and flat ironed again?

we'll assume yes, so repeat the wetting

repeat the conditioning

repeat the rinsing

repeat the flat ironing

let it dry again because we're going to do hot-setting and I prefer to do that dry

do a "wrap and set" which is where I will wrap the pony's hair around their neck and back leg, wrap a strip of paper towel over that, and a bit of tape, or put in straw curlers

put them in a plastic baggie so they don't get wet, put the baggie in a big bowl with the open end hanging over the side, heat up a kettle of water, pour that into the bowl, and cover it all with a bar towel

wait at least until the water has cooled on it's own (this is another time I tend to leave it overnight)

take them out of the baggie (set it aside, you can reuse it until it leaks)

take them over to the painting station and do my best to match both the color and placement of the missing paint

let that sit overnight

seal the paint

let that sit overnight, too

take off the curlers/wraps (the longer you wait, the better the shape will hold) and make sure their hair is photo ready

take pics of the left side, the right side, and the bottoms of the feet because buyers like to know exactly what they're getting

edit pics, make collages, queue to here, etc. etc. list on eBay and hope for the best

That last part isn't really related to making them look nice, it's just part of the process for the hypothetical pony.

Hopefully you can see why it's difficult for me to answer "How do you make them look so nice?"

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hebrewbyinbal · 4 months

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Jaffa, nestled beside the vibrant city of Tel Aviv, is a mesmerizing blend of ancient and modern, a place where history whispers from every corner.

Colloquially pronounced ‘ya-fo, and formally pronounced ya-‘fo, Jaffa's timeless allure lies in its unique combination of layered histories, cultural diversity, and artistic vitality.

As you stroll through the narrow, cobbled streets of Jaffa, they are immediately enveloped in a tapestry of aromas, colors, and sounds that have accumulated over centuries.

The ancient port /ne-‘mal ya-‘fo/ נְמַל יָפו, one of the oldest in the world, speaks of a rich maritime heritage, where fishermen and traders from across the Mediterranean once mingled. This historic port, with its quaint harbor and bobbing fishing boats, provides a picturesque backdrop that contrasts beautifully with Tel Aviv's modern skyline.

Jaffa's flea market /shook ha-peesh-pe-‘sheem/ שׁוּק הַפִּשְׁפְּשִׁים, is a treasure trove of antiques, handcrafted items, and eclectic artifacts, each with a story to tell. Wandering through the market, you can find anything from vintage jewelry to restored furniture, encapsulating the spirit of Jaffa as a meeting point of the old and the new.

The city's artistic soul is most evident in its thriving gallery scene. Jaffa is home to a vibrant community of artists and craftsmen, whose studios and galleries are nestled in its historic buildings and narrow alleyways. These spaces not only exhibit contemporary art but also often pay homage to the rich cultural tapestry of the area, blending Jewish, Christian, and Muslim influences.

Culinary enthusiasts will find Jaffa to be a haven. The food here is a fusion of the many cultures that have passed through its port: traditional Middle Eastern dishes, fresh seafood, and the famed Jaffa oranges, known for their sweetness and vibrant color. The local cuisine tells the story of the city's diverse inhabitants and visitors throughout the ages.

#israeli #israel #jaffa #markets #beautiful country #hebrew #hebrewbyinbal #Yafo

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kieraplaysthesims · 5 months

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Under the attentive guidance of his mothers, baby Gamon embarked on a journey of discovery, soaking in knowledge with each passing day. The nurturing environment provided by Yên and Madison became the fertile ground for Gamon's blossoming curiosity and learning. Every day brought new milestones and achievements as the little one absorbed the lessons of the world, supported by the patient encouragement and love of his mothers. Through shared moments of laughter, exploration, and gentle guidance, the bond between Gamon and his mothers deepened, creating a foundation for a bright future filled with growth, understanding, and the promise of endless possibilities.

Fortuitously for her mothers, Vasia proved to be an incredibly affectionate and cuddly child, finding solace and joy in the warmth of their embrace, especially after her extraordinary encounter with death. Despite the brief sojourn into the afterworld, Vasia remained surprisingly resilient and exuded happiness. Her radiant spirit and content demeanor became a source of comfort and delight for Yên and Madison, reinforcing the profound bond they shared. The experience seemed to have bestowed upon Vasia a unique appreciation for life, and her infectious happiness became a beacon of positivity, filling their home with a sense of gratitude and the preciousness of each moment spent together.

A flea infestation had taken hold among the dogs, prompting a series of costly visits to the vet. The relentless presence of fleas not only posed a nuisance but also necessitated numerous trips to address the health and well-being of the furry companions. Yên and Madison, committed to the welfare of their pets, navigated the challenge with diligence, seeking professional help to alleviate the issue. Despite the financial strain incurred by the repeated vet visits, the well-being and comfort of their beloved dogs remained a top priority, underscoring the lengths they were willing to go to ensure the health and happiness of their cherished canine family members.

Faced with the inconvenience of an hour-long bus ride to the nearest vet, Yên and Madison made a strategic decision to invest in a solution that would not only benefit their dogs but also the local community. They decided to embark on the ambitious project of transforming an old building into a veterinarian's office. In a bold move, Madison chose to leave her job and take on the responsibility of running the veterinary office. This decision not only addressed the immediate challenge of accessing veterinary care but also reflected their commitment to providing a valuable service to their community. The undertaking symbolized a significant shift in their lives, marking a fusion of personal passion and a desire to make a positive impact on the well-being of both their pets and the neighborhood.

#currenthousehold

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foldback · 9 months

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Ginger Baker's Air Force

I picked up this record last week (for a whole $6, you might notice) after years of seeing this in bins and always moving on. But this time I made the leap and took and chance, and this thing is wild. A 10-piece band, with two other percussionists on top of Baker, plus Steve Winwood, Chris Wood and Rich Grech from Traffic, and an entire horn section, it's all over the place. Rock, jazz, blues, Afrobeat, fusion, they tackle a lot. And it's a double-live album recorded at their second show together.

I spent my morning before work ripping it so that I can have it on my phone. Maybe I wouldn't have been ready for this when I first saw it at a flea market at 17 or 18, or maybe there's a lesson there to try things that seem unwieldy at first. Who knows. But this is worth checking out, is my point.

#ginger baker's air force #ginger baker #steve winwood #music #records #album art #vinyl

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goodyboing · 10 months

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Yay!

Tonight I beat the first Breath of Fire for the first time in probably 20 years, which is a scary thought and makes me feel very old indeed.

I first played this as a kid on the SNES. It was one of the many games I saved up lunch money to get from my local flea market when I was trying to get my hands on as many JRPGs as I could after discovering the genre. I really loved this one. Still do.

It’s got the typical gameplay loop for being a Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest clone. Pop into a town, upgrade your gear, deal with their issue in the local dungeon and move on. It’s cozy stuff but it has some really unique character designs (half your party roster are furries, basically) and some interesting mechanics that make it stand out. Dragon transformations and character fusions were really novel, even if they broke the game a bit.

It’s definitely got a lot of the same problems many JRPGs (and their localizations) had in the early 90s but I think the good far outweighs the bad. The boss and creature design and the music are especially nice.

I’m going to give it a bit before I start the sequel but I’m definitely going to be working my way through the rest of the series.

#breath of fire

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camillefashionblogs · 1 year

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Vintage Revival: Embracing Retro Fashion in the Modern Era

Introduction: In today's fast-paced and ever-changing fashion landscape, it's fascinating to see how trends from the past continue to inspire and influence our modern style. One such timeless influence is the world of vintage fashion. The vintage revival movement has taken the fashion scene by storm, as more and more individuals are embracing retro aesthetics and incorporating them into their contemporary wardrobes. In this blog, we'll explore the allure of vintage fashion, the key elements that define retro style, tips for thrifting and secondhand shopping, and how you can embrace this trend in the modern era, including incorporating denim into your retro-inspired outfits.

Nostalgia Meets Style: One of the main reasons behind the vintage revival is the sense of nostalgia it brings. Vintage fashion allows us to connect with the past, evoking memories and a longing for a bygone era. Each decade has its distinct style and charm. Whether it's the elegant silhouettes of the 1950s, the rebellious spirit of the 1960s, or the bohemian vibes of the 1970s, each era offers its unique allure. Embracing retro fashion allows us to pay homage to these iconic periods while adding a touch of individuality to our modern-day looks.

Key Elements of Retro Fashion: To fully embrace retro fashion, it's essential to understand the key elements that define this style. Explore vintage-inspired silhouettes, such as A-line dresses, high-waisted pants, tailored blazers, and denim pieces. Denim is a versatile fabric that was popular during various retro eras and can be incorporated into your outfits in different ways. Consider denim jackets, flared jeans, or denim skirts to add a touch of retro flair to your ensemble.

Thrifting and Secondhand Shopping: One of the joys of embracing vintage fashion is the thrill of the hunt. Thrifting and secondhand shopping have become essential elements of the vintage revival movement. Visit local thrift stores, flea markets, and online vintage shops to discover hidden gems from the past, including denim pieces. Look for vintage denim jackets, jeans, or overalls that embody the spirit of the era you're drawn to. These unique finds add character and authenticity to your wardrobe while promoting sustainable fashion practices.

Modernizing Vintage Looks: While embracing retro fashion, it's important to find the balance between paying homage to the past and infusing your personal style. Modernizing vintage looks allows you to create a unique and contemporary interpretation of retro fashion. For example, pair a vintage-inspired floral dress with a denim jacket and ankle boots for a chic and casual look. Mix and match denim pieces with other retro-inspired garments to create a fusion of old and new that reflects your individuality.

Embracing Vintage in Different Occasions: Retro fashion is not limited to casual looks. It can also be incorporated into various occasions. For a more formal event, consider a tailored suit with wide-leg denim pants reminiscent of the 1970s. Accessorize with vintage-inspired accessories to complete the ensemble. For a casual day out, opt for a denim skirt paired with a retro band t-shirt and sneakers. Embracing vintage fashion, including denim pieces, allows you to stand out and express your unique sense of style in any setting.

Conclusion: The vintage revival has brought a renewed appreciation for retro fashion, allowing us to explore the timeless styles of the past while infusing them with our modern sensibilities. Embracing vintage fashion, including denim pieces, is a way to express our individuality, pay homage to the iconic eras, and contribute to a more sustainable and eclectic fashion landscape. So, step into the world of vintage fashion, experiment

#fashion blogger #spring fashion #denim fashion #women fashion #men fashion #shop now #denim jacket #vintage fashion #vintage fashion trend 2023 #vintage fashion with denim #readers #online readers #tumblr blogger

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hollowsart · 2 years

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I’m seeing a pattern of people fusing themselves with animals to become greater beings in spiderman,,,, furries much? Anyway. The villains that don’t have an animal theme what would you give them? (Electra still get eels?)

Funny you say Electra still gets Eels because in that short lived Spiderman cartoon called Spiderman Unlimited there was an Electro in it that was literally just an anthropomorphic Electric Eel. So I mean. That works.

Luckily, Otto is not fused with an animal, he is just likened to one crudely because of his man made extra limbs Lol he has like no other connects whatsoever to octopi. Among a few other villains who also don't have any animal fusion/motifs going on.

Hmm.. The only things coming to mind for Sandlady are Sand Fleas. Or Crabs.. maybe some other animal that lives in the sand. Sandman getting something that lives in desert sand rather than beach sand..

Norman doesn't get fused but plz imagine him with a spoiled brat of a Sphinx cat. P l e a s e. A wee goblin of a cat with the most luxurious little cat clothes.

Mysterio just makes me think fish or animals that can utilize those little play balls they can roam around freely inside of.

I won't lie. Tombstone gives me dog person vibes. Hammerhead, too. Which makes my mind wander to the thought of Hammy having a pet pitbull. Not because they are big and scary and junk. Pitbulls are so sweet. I think he'd see a bit of himself in the dog.

We all know Silver Sable MUST have a pet sable. Or maybe some other kind of weasel-like animal. Long, sleek, slippery in the sense of being hard to catch. Also pretty. She'd like the winter coat ones. They turn white.

Now I'm just thinking about animals they'd have as pets. Oops. A previous anon a little while back already suggested Kingpin having a goldfish pond and the thought has not left me. This absolutely massive man with his little pond of little goldfish. Man.

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didanawisgi · 1 year

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The Role of Biological Warfare in China’s Drive for Global Hegemony

The Role of Biological Warfare in China’s Drive for Global Hegemony by Clare M. Lopez

“In July 2021, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL) issued a Press Release that, to date, stands out for its courage and honesty. Rep. Brooks wrote about a meeting he’d attended with Dr. Li-Meng Yan, a Chinese medical doctor, Ph.D. virologist, and whistleblower, who fled to the U.S. from Hong Kong in 2020 after being threatened with being “disappeared” for speaking out about the origins of the SARS-CoV-2. Her mission since then has been to warn America and the world about the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s offensive Biological Warfare (BW) program.

That program, a seamlessly linked effort directed by the CCP in collaboration with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), dates back to Mao’s 1949 takeover of China. In the wake of WW II, Japan’s horrifying use of BW against the Chinese people became known to the world. The Imperial Japanese Army killed hundreds of thousands of Chinese during the war under the auspices of Unit 731, that had been established in Manchuria in 1932 under the leadership of the notorious Gen. Shiro Ishii, chief medical officer of the Japanese army. Japanese occupiers performed hideous experiments on captive Chinese, including infecting them with cholera, gonorrhea, and plague. Japan’s BW program was also weaponized. Cholera was used to infect water wells and fleas infected with bubonic plague were dropped in aerial bombs over Chinese towns and villages.

What may be less well-known is that Mao’s Communist regime did not eliminate Japan’s BW program in China after the Japanese defeat in WW II, but instead took it over and developed it further. Despite the fact that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) acceded to the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) in 1984, the PRC’s so-called “civilian-military fusion” policy directs its offensive BW program to this day. “Civilian-military fusion” means that every medical or biological lab, research center, or even university academic program dedicated to basic biology, epidemiology, or virology is obligated to operate under CCP-PLA orders and to share any and all research with regime officials.

Writing in her 2021 book, What Really Happened in Wuhan, Australian author and investigative journalist Sharri Markson noted that “Intelligence agencies and Western governments have known for decades that China has a bioweapons program…Chinese military-affiliated scientists were discussing the weaponization of coronaviruses publicly and openly—and they did so five years before the Covid-19 pandemic”. Quoting from this author’s own December 2021 piece at American Greatness, we have an example of that openness in the May 8, 2021 edition of The Weekend Australian, in which “Australian journalist Riah Matthews revealed the contents of a 2015 document entitled (in English translation) ‘The Unnatural Origin of SARS and New Species of Man-Made Viruses as Genetic Bioweapons’ that was co-authored by a group of Chinese scientists, including bioweapons experts and PLA scientists”. Even though the U.S. State Department reportedly has this document, no one from senior levels of the U.S. government has commented on it to date. Given the explicit language used by the Chinese bioweaponeers about SARS coronaviruses as part of a “new era of genetic weapons” that can be “artificially manipulated into an emerging human disease virus, then weaponised and unleashed in a way never seen before”, it might be thought that Congress would have held hearings on this, the National Security Council or State Department would have issued some statement, or the White House itself would have brought this to the attention of the UN Security Council. But none of that has happened.

This 2015 document from Chinese bioweaponeers is hardly the only source that attests so brazenly to the CCP-PLA BW program. In September 2019, Jeff Nyquist, a deeply knowledgeable analyst of communism and Marxism, posted “The Secret Speech of Chi Haotian” at his blogsite. Chi Haotian served as the PRC’s Minister of Defense until his death sometime after 2003, which is when he addressed a gathering of high-level CCP members. Quoting once again from this author’s December 2021 American Greatness piece, in this speech Chi spoke “in terrifying terms of the need for ‘special means’—biological weapons—to ‘clean up America’ and make room for Chinese to find ‘lebensraum’ [living space]”.

Pre-dating these documents, of course, is the 1999 Chinese military manual, written as their M.A. degree thesis by two Chinese PLA colonels and published as Unrestricted Warfare: China’s Master Plan to Destroy America by the PLA. Among the two dozen “methods of operation” listed within is included “Bio-chemical warfare”. On the page preceding that list, the PLA notes that “The American military is naturally inadequately prepared to deal with this type of enemy psychologically, in terms or measures, and especially as regards military thinking and the methods of operation derived from this. This is because they have never taken into consideration and have even refused to consider means that are contrary to tradition and to select measures of operation other than military means”.

To this point, we have discussed the various open sources that attest to the CCP-PLA’s well-developed offensive BW program. The question, scarcely mentioned by senior U.S. or Western officials, that may naturally be posed is “Why?” “Why are they doing this?” The fact that this question as well as the entire topic of China’s BW program is almost never mentioned, even after the massive devastation of the COVID pandemic, is curious at best and will await further discussion for the moment. But here let us delve into the malevolent motivation that drives the current CCP regime to wield such horrific weapons against us in the first place. For if we of what we like to think of as the Free World are successfully to resist being “assimilated” by an aggressive and expansionist would-be global hegemon (as David Goldman put it in his 2020 book, You Will Be Assimilated: China’s Plan to Sino-form the World), we must understand and confront those malign intentions.

It may be useful to begin by recalling what the famous Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu wrote some 2,500 years ago in his Art of War. This work, perhaps the most important military treatise of the last couple thousand years, presents a set of skills necessary to waging successful warfare. Among those skills, the most important lessons are those on how to avoid kinetic warfare in the first place, by instead deploying cunning, deceit, and psychological manipulation against an enemy poorly prepared to recognize or counter such measures. The PLA authors of Unrestricted Warfare and the CCP’s Party Chairman (perhaps for life?), Xi Jinping are steeped in the study of such strategies. Recalling the PLA’s all-too-accurate assessment of American military readiness (as written some two decades ago), we must somehow be jolted out of our “woke” stupor in time to recognize that China’s deliberate development of deadly pathogens in its military and civilian labs is being done with the explicit strategic military intent that they be unleashed on U.S. and world populations. The psychological warfare component that preceded the 2019 pandemic was pure Sun Tzu, beginning with what Peter Schweizer has told us is a CCP policy of “elite capture”.

With senior leadership of our government, media, and public health institutions co-opted (wittingly or unwittingly) to CCP stratagems, the American public has had no way of understanding the CCP’s plan to dominate the world, beginning with the development and unleashing of a deadly pathogen that we were pre-conditioned by CCP information operations to fear irrationally. The refusal to challenge the CCP-PLA’s decades-old BW program and an almost hypnotic willingness to lock down and thereby destroy our own economies, is pure textbook Sun Tzu. Almost three years into this organized attack, and except for a few courageous Members of Congress, there still has been little official or public pressure to hold the PRC responsible.

Xi Jinping has just been given his third 5-year term as CCP Party Chairman. The world witnessed on live TV his ruthless display of power when former Party Chairman Hu Jintao was dragged out of the Party Congress hall as Xi looked on impassively. Xi is quickly consolidating power, with the appointment of solid loyalists to the Politburo Standing Committee. Xi now has the power he sought to push ahead with plans to seize Taiwan, but also to continue development of what he considers the PRC’s most powerful weapon, Biological Warfare agents. Over the years, China has weaponizedanthrax, cholera, dengue, various coronaviruses (including the SARS family), plague, and tularemia as well as toxins like botulism and ricin. Such pathogens are studied at the PLA’s sprawling network of military labs as well as at ostensible “civilian” labs like the now infamous Wuhan Institute of Virology. U.S. intelligence likely knows about this but chooses to keep silent.

Remember above all that the PRC declared a “people’s war” against the U.S. in May 2019—and it didn’t just mean a trade war to counter then-President Donald Trump’s sanctions. It meant Unrestricted Warfare, which explicitly includes Bio-chemical warfare. It’s about displacing the U.S. as the world’s pre-eminent power. It’s about achieving power dominance for a liberty-crushing totalitarian system of governance. Deployment of BW agents is not necessarily about racking up a high death count, either: getting the U.S. and the world to paralyze our own economies and education systems without firing a shot while simultaneously manipulating us into avoiding any serious attempt to hold the CCP responsible is sheer psychological warfare brilliance.

Time to wake up.

How a CCP Operation Ensnared the US GovernmentHow HHS became compromised during the COVID Crisis

“As described in my earlier guest essay for this Substack, “Long history of China's CCP and Biowarfare”, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in collaboration with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has a long history involving development of its offensive Biological Warfare (BW) program. That piece explained how the CCP took over the Japanese Imperial Army’s WW II Biological Warfare program that brought such horror to the Chinese people from Japan’s Unit 731 based in Manchuria. Here now, we should first expand on how the Soviet Union teamed up with the CCP to develop both of their Biological Warfare programs into the massive state-run networks that they are today.

Then to get at the main theme for this essay, I will delve into the way the CCP eventually – I believe deliberately, methodically, and maliciously – ensnared the U.S. public health system and its leading officials in its own Biological Warfare program by way of partnerships on Gain-of-Function (GoF) research at the University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill, the Galveston National Laboratory, and through U.S. Government (USG) funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) channeled through Peter Daszak’s New York-based EcoHealth Alliance Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). While China certainly welcomed U.S. funding and technology, it did not actually need either: the CCP-PLA already had long been conducting GoF research, likely in collaboration with Russia. What the CCP did want, I believe, was to ensnare the USG in complicity for this or another Biological Warfare pandemic that it has repeatedly declared is a weapon of choice in its “Unrestricted Warfare” arsenal against the U.S.

When Ken Alibek, the First Deputy Chief of the USSR’s sprawling Biopreparat network, defected to the United States (U.S.) in 1992, he revealed for the first time how the Soviets had built a massive KGB/military-controlled biological weapons program under cover of ostensibly civilian labs and research centers. Some were managed by the Soviet Ministry of Health while others were overseen by the Soviet Academy of Sciences. In fact, the entire apparatus was under the control of the Soviet Communist Party by way of the Politburo. Alibek’s book, “Biohazard: The Chilling True Story of the Largest Covert Biological Weapons Program in the World—Told From Inside by the Man Who Ran It” was first published in 1999.

In “Biohazard”, Alibek confessed that, while still at Biopreparat, he had authorized Gain-of-Function work at the Vector Biological Warfare facility that was intended to create a “powerful new smallpox weapon”. Sergei Netyosov, Deputy Scientific Director at Vector, led a team of scientists who’d begun work on creating a chimeric virus that would combine Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE) with vaccinia, a nonpathogenic virus related to smallpox. If successful, the result could have been a Biological Warfare double-agent capable of triggering both VEE and smallpox at the same time. Later, according to Alibek, Vector researchers reported success at inserting a gene for Ebola into the vaccinia genome to create an Ebola-smallpox chimera weapon. It is not known publicly whether Russian GoF efforts at creating such chimeras either continued or ever succeeded. But we do know that the CCP-PLA ‘civilian-military fusion’ offensive Biological Warfare program conducted similar such research – and did so much more recently – as described below.

Although Alibek did not mention much about the Soviet Biological Warfare collaboration with Communist China, we know from other open sources that soon after seizing control of China in 1949, Mao Zedong established a close relationship with Stalin’s USSR. At that time, the USSR was far more advanced in every technological area than China, which almost completely lacked a national technological base. Writing in the National Review issue of December 19, 2022, Klon Kitchen recounts how the Soviets sent “thousands of scientists and engineers to help Mao build his country’s technological base…[and] nearly 40,000 Chinese were sent to Russia to receive advanced training” there in return. Kitchen does not specify BW as a field of such training but it most likely would have included Biological Warfare.

For one thing, the CCP-PLA model for its Biological Warfare program is called “civilian-military fusion”. Just as in the former Soviet Union (and likely continuing today in Russia) the Communist Party’s Biological Warfare program is concealed behind a façade of civilian labs and research centers, so too in today’s China its BW program is spread out across a vast network of both civilian and military labs and research centers—but all remain under the administrative control of the CCP and top leadership of the PLA. Chinese virologist and whistleblower Dr. Li-Meng Yan and the Citizens Commission on National Security (CCNS)’s Col. Lawrence Sellin have described much of that network and its ongoing offensive “unrestricted warfare” model of BW. Israeli Lt. Col. Dany Shoham at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies also has written extensively on the CCP-PLA’s collaborative BW program.

For our purposes here, the important points to note are the close working relationship between the Soviet-Russian Communist Party and the CCP, the apparent modeling of the CCP-PLA Biological Warfare program on the Soviet one, and the decades-long commitment to Gain-of-Function research by the Russians. Given that history, as well as more recent reporting, there is little doubt that the CCP-PLA also have long been working on GoF experiments within Beijing’s overall BW program. Again, the importance of this understanding is that China did not need U.S. input, either financial or technological, to continue its GoF research with the SARS-CoV. Rather, the methodical “elite capture” development of entangling relationships with top U.S. research facilities and public health officials ensured that when this was all inevitably investigated and revealed, evidence would show close, long-standing USG involvement, thereby spreading the guilt for a pandemic the CCP itself unleashed and perhaps irredeemably tarnishing reputations and destroying public trust throughout the U.S. health care system.

One of the key studies that revealed both CCP-PLA GoF research and US government involvement is the widely publicized paper entitled “A SARS-like cluster of circulating bat coronaviruses shows potential for human emergence”, first published in Nature Medicine 9 November 2015. Here we see some of the clearest evidence of GoF work on the SARS-CoV in which American and Chinese scientists together “built a chimeric virus encoding a novel, zoonotic CoV spike protein”. We will note that this study was conducted with funding from EcoHealth Alliance and included both Dr. Ralph Baric, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, and Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the now-notorious so-called “bat woman”, Dr. Zhengli-Li Shi, who heads the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Also of note is that this particular GoF research was conducted not only with U.S. taxpayer funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Dr. Anthony Fauci’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) all channeled through EcoHealth Alliance, but that it was off-shored to the WIV after President Barack Obama had stopped funding for GoF research in 2014 because it was too risky. The Obama “pause”, however, was “voluntary”, which allowed the Department of Defense to continue research under the auspices of “national security”.

In addition to the UNC/Chapel Hill, we should also mention the Galveston National Laboratory (GNL), located on the campus of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). GNL is the second of these two university-based maximum containment (BSL-4) laboratories in the U.S. that are focused on the study of highly infectious diseases and development of medical countermeasures. Like UNC, the GNL is part of the NIAID Biodefense Laboratory Network, directed for 38 years by Dr. Anthony Fauci prior to his December 2022 retirement. According to GNL former Director Dr. James Le Duc (who retired in 2021), GNL has been collaborating with the WIV since 2013 and also with the CCP-controlled Chinese Academies of Science. Indicative of the influence the CCP wielded over U.S. public health institutions is the August 2022 admission by UTMB that it may have broken U.S. law when it signed contracts—including one with the WIV—that gave three Chinese labs authority to order destruction by its US partners of “secret files, materials, and equipment” with no backups allowed. Those MOUs, signed by GNL Director Le Duc, have since been terminated and UTMB has asserted that no documents or other materials were destroyed.

Another disturbing revelation appears in the 2021 book “What Really Happened in Wuhan” by Australian investigative journalist Sharri Markson. On page 216, she writes that in 2015 then-NIH Director Francis Collins “formalized collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Military Sciences” (CAMS), which is the PLA’s highest level research institute. The PLA uses the CAMS’ dual-use research in the context of China’s civilian-military fusion model to advance its overall offensive BW program. Perhaps Collins’ collaboration with CAMS was merely naïve; the later consequences, however, were deeply detrimental to the official USG response to the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, just as no doubt intended by Beijing, when Collins told Dr. Fauci in April 2020 that suggestions of a lab leak were a conspiracy. This is how elite capture works.

Indeed, it can be shown that the entire span of U.S. public health institutions, from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the NIH, and Fauci’s own NIAID responded to the COVID crisis in a panic once they realized that that their own funding of and involvement in China’s GoF BW program may have led directly to the public health disaster that convulsed the U.S. from 2020-2022. At least one email dated 1 February 2020 obtained by the U.S. Right to Knoworganization indicated that both Collins and Fauci early on were alarmed by the links they knew they’d personally fostered between the NIH and the WIV. As we now know, a secret teleconference with a group of virologists was held that very day and touched off a concerted effort to discredit the lab leak hypothesis, which likely would have led to discovery about their own contributions to GoF research at the WIV. There followed the 17 March 2020 paper “The proximal origin of SARS-CoV-2” in Nature Medicine which claimed “strong evidence that SARS-CoV-2 is not the product of purposeful manipulation”.

Documents uncovered in a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request by Judicial Watch indicated that in May 2022 GNL’s Le Duc warned Chinese researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology of potential investigations into the COVID issue by Congress. The content of more emails, as documented in a November 29, 2022 article from the Brownstone Institute, makes it clear that the CCP, the U.S. Intelligence Community, and leadership of the U.S. public health establishment have been trying desperately to stymie any efforts at investigation of the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 because they know that they themselves are implicated in funding and collaborating in the CCP-PLA BW research that likely created it.

How they all became involved, wittingly or not, in supporting the Chinese regime’s offensive Biological Warfare program is the story of a sophisticated recruitment operation—or as Peter Schweizer tells us the CCP calls it, “elite capture”. Since at least 2005, when Epoch Times acquired a copy of The Secret Speech of Chi Haotian, we have known (or should have known) that the Chinese regime actively is working to develop “special means to ‘clean up’ America”, specifically “new bio-weapons”. Jeff Nyquistpublished the entire speech in English translation at his blog in September 2019. That virtually the entirety of the U.S. public health system allowed itself to become ensnared in such an operation that finally looks to become fully exposed in planned hearings as Republicans take control of the House of Representatives nevertheless remains deeply disturbing. The naivete, if that’s what it was, or arrogance, carelessness, greed, that allowed leadership of the CDC, FDA, NIH, NIAID and top university lab facilities to be lured into complicity for one of the worst health disasters of modern times should inform us all of how the CCP conducts the “unrestricted warfare” by which China fully intends to take down America and the rest of the free world.

We welcome Congressional hearings into the entire affair but also second Dr. Robert Malone’s call for an international tribunal to “investigate and if warranted, prosecute those responsible for the millions of deaths caused by the lab-created SARS-CoV-2”, as he tweeted on New Year’s Day 2023. The SARS-CoV-2 disaster was global. Its deliberate unleashing upon the world, on top of the virus’ actual creation, by the CCP demands that China’s communist leadership be held accountable. The worldwide orchestration of devastating lockdowns—again at the instigation of the CCP, channeled back to Fauci by way of NIAID deputy director Dr. Clifford Lane—must also be investigated and explained. The failure by Fauci under oath in Congress to admit honestly to his and NIH/NIAID’s direct involvement in GoF research by what he must have known was a massive Chinese BW program likewise must be explained to the American people.

Let us hold Congress, our public health institutions, and the USG overall to account for what was done to us. We’ll be watching.”

Clare M. Lopez is the Founder/President of Lopez Liberty LLC and Director U.S. Geostrategic Security Issues for the Near East Center for Strategic Engagement (NEC-SE)

Source: Long history of China's CCP and Biowarfare & How a CCP Operation Ensnared the US Government

#Clare M. Lopez #biological WMD #sars-cov-2 #wuhan institute of virology #wuhan virology lab #resident evil #Unrestricted Warfare #fifth generational warfare #fav #most important #important

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magpiejay1234 · 1 year

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So the rough list of possible one-off retrains for 25th Anniversary I have is basically this:

Malik Ishtar:

Gil Garth is the only Normal monster Malik has besides the cards he used while possessing Strings (Humanoid Slime, Worm Drake, Humanoid Worm Drake). All of his other cards exist as Effect Monsters in the OCG/TCG.

Malik has tons of unreleased cards, of course, but we aren’t concerned with those for now.

Mai Kujaku:

The only non-archetypal monster without a retrain she has is The Unfriendly Amazon, or Ally-Killing Swordsmistress in Japanese. She is basically her equivalent of Panther Warrior in the OCG/TCG, so that might be something.

Seto Kaiba:

Kaiba has two notable Normal Monsters from Duelist Kingdom, Grappler, and Swordstalker. Swordstalker technically has an effect in the animé, and Grappler is one the earlier Reptile monsters, so it appears in some card artworks, but that’s about it.

Yugi Muto:

Already discussed briefly, but the only ones that remain are Horn Imp, Blackland Fire Dragon, and Koumori Dragon. Of the three, Koumori Dragon is the most interesting, given its Japanese name, Devil Dragon.

Katsuya Jonouchi:

While he has multiple options, for Normal Monsters, Garoozis, and Tiger Axe remain the most likely, and interesting. For Effect Monsters, there is Little-Winguard, and Hayabusa Knight. Panther Warrior already has a Fusion in Barrett’s deck from ARC-V, and Gilford got recent support in Rush Duels.

Ryou Bakura:

White Magical Hat from the animé Duelist Kingdom deck would be an interesting choice. Doma the Angel of Silence will likely get some sort of Darklord retrain though, so I’m not really counting that.

Battle City Deck is kind of difficult, since the Decks against Yugi/Kotsuzuka, and Yami Malik are very different. I also don’t count Dark Ruler Ha Des as really his, since that card has an entire different mythology in the card game lore.

His final arc deck was never released, and generally marketing doesn’t focus on that arc, so RIP for those waiting on a Necro Soldier retrain when the actual card itself is still not in the game.

Ryota Kajiki:

This one’s really easy, since the only ones remaining are Amphibian Beast, Flying Fish, and Great White. Great White has the best shot in this batch, unless Megolodon gets finally released.

Pegasus J. Crawford:

His most notable non-Effect Monsters are Parrot Dragon, Bickuribox, Dark Rabbit, and Toon Alligator. They are all pseudo-Toon monsters (as in, the Toon Ability, not the Toon archetype).

For his effect monsters, there is Dragon Piper, and Jigen Bakudan.

Insector Haga:

This one is kind of complicated, since Haga’s Deck in the animé is far more sophisticated than in the manga. Therefore, I’ll be double-checking them.

For those who exist both in manga and animé, there is Basic Insect, Hercules Beetle, and Killer Needle.

Giant Flea only exists in the manga, and Kamakiriman only exists in the animé.

Animé Battle City deck also has Kiseitai, and Flying Kamakiri 1, Flying Kamakiri 2, Insect Soldiers of the Sky, Cockroach Knight, and Leghul. Flying Kamakiri 1 is one of the Attribute Summoners, and Flying Kamakiri 2 exists in Rush Duels, so they both would be out of this discussion.

Decks that can be retrained in almost entirety:

Bandit Keith (has several Normal Monsters)

Player Killer in the Darkness (has some of the earliest Fiend monsters in the game, and technically the inspiration for both Supreme Kings)

Ghost Kotsuzuka: Pumpking technically has Pumprincess, which makes me wonder why that isn’t an archetype, or even just a Series yet.

Rishid: Since he only has one moster, Mystical Beast of Serket.

Seeker(aka the Exodia Rare Hunter guy)/Pandora/Strings/Mask of Light/Mask of Darkness: All of these Ghouls have only few monsters anyway, retraining them won’t cost much slots. Pandora is kinda iffy since Legion was released in the previous 15th anniversary hype period.

Dinosaur Ryuzaki: His entire Deck is composed of Normal Monsters in the canon arcs, so...

Decks which are already retrained:

Isis Ishtar: All of her monsters have been retrained.

Esper Roba: Only Cyber Raider remains unretrained.

Meikyu Bros. (already confirmed for Maze of Memories, the remaining monsters can be retrained)

*****

I’m not talking about characters who are not duelists in the manga (Ryuji, Anzu, Hiroto, Shizuka), or characters that don’t exist in the manga (Rebecca) for obvious reasons. I already talked about Anzu, and Fire Princess (used by both Shizuka, and Rebecca) might get a retrain if Fire Sorcerer gets one, since they are sort of counterparts. Ryuji will probably get more of his DDM monsters printed as cards (possibly including manga ones as well, of which there are many), and Hiroto might get like a dedicated Raremetal archetype or something. Shizuka’s Lady Panther might also get a retrain if Panther Warrior gets one. So there’s that.

#shitposting #ygo random thoughts

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voidofcourse8 · 20 days

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ASOIAF Fic Idea #2: Self-Insert into Elinda Massey from TDOTD

Another Fanfic Idea I may or may not write since I have the issue of wanting to write and then my brain freezing after the first couple of chapters or in the middle of the planning process if I decide to actually plan it out!

Elinda of House Massey is a Lady-in-Waiting for Rhaenyra Targaryen from the time period of TDOTD.

She wakes up at 5 years old as Elinda.

She would have two brothers and three sisters.

She is the oldest of all her siblings.

Order of birth: Elinda, Sister 1, Sister 2, Brother 1, and twin siblings Sister 3 and Brother 3

Names will come later

Original Fate: Gouges out eyes and is put into Sea Dragon Tower for ransom

She was forced to watch Rhaenyra be burned and eaten by Sunfyre

Wiki Link Here

Little to no uplift, lots of scheming on how to survive the dance and come out with her eyes and not a captive.

If there is uplift, it would be to build a citadel of the arts where Stondance is located, sanitation improvements, and public education in cooperation with the faith.

Link for stonedance wiki here

Link for house massey wiki here

Citadel of the arts would be built in cooperation with the citadel and would include all sorts of arts along with the history and philosophy.

A finishing school for girls of lower birth would be started as well.

Whores would start attending the school to improve their skills and desirability. Eventually they started attending the etiquette classes (as the fee was cheap) that were offered and became more like the Courtesans of Braavos than normal whores.

Elinda hears of this eventually and talks the girls into starting a Courtesans Guild, as she honestly can’t stop prostitution, but she can set up protections in the form of a guild.

As a joke it would be called “The Maidens Guild” by guards and others to make fun of it, but it turns out that the Courtesans Guild liked the name and it’s catchy, so it stuck.

Would include Elinda being one of few people taking Rhaenyra’s training to be heir seriously.

She becomes an unofficial advisor to Nyra.

She convinces Nyra that if her father won’t provide her the education needed, that she needs to seek it out herself, and helps her pick out people to teach her what she needs to know.

Also convinces Nyra to keep her Septa and Ladies-In-Waiting near her at all times, and explains to Nyra that she needs to be beyond reproach. The ladies-in-waiting and septa will help guard her reputation.

Her septa is from flea bottom, and is well liked there.

Also she convinces her that Daemon is in fact, bad news..

Elinda comes with Nyra on her tour along with Nyra’s other ladies and helps her build alliances.

She can’t stop Aemma from dying or Vizzy T from marrying Alicent. She tries and fails fantastically.

TDOTD is set up by the death of Prince Aemon, so there’s no stopping it when Rhaenyra is his only living kid with Aemma.

Jaehaerys never intends for Rhaenys to be the heir, it’s a source of strife between Aemon and his father

House worships the seven, descended from the first men; they have a Weirwood tree in their castle. It’s become more of a garden and is at the heart of the castle.

House words “Ever Moving” from a tumblr that made them

Link here

Book/Show fusion for canon

She would survive the dance, her family does declare team black.

She will marry and her youngest brother survives the war, but not the oldest of her 2 brothers.

Haven’t decided who she would marry though.

#Elinda Massey #TDOTD #asoiaf #fire and blood #House Massey #self insert #fanfic ideas

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Unveiling Goa's Top 9 Beach Paradises: A Comprehensive Guide to Sun, Sand, and Serenity

Welcome to the sun-soaked haven of India – Goa! Known for its pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and lively atmosphere, Goa is a perennial favorite among tourists seeking an idyllic escape. In this guide, we will unveil the top 9 beaches in Goa, providing detailed insights into their attractions, nearby hotels, locations, and surrounding tourist gems. Goa tour packages by Optima Travels provide opportunity to explore Goa in most fascinating way.

Palolem Beach: Palolem Beach, with its crescent-shaped coastline, offers a perfect blend of tranquility and vibrant energy. The clear turquoise waters are ideal for swimming, and the beach is dotted with colorful beach shacks serving delectable seafood. Don't miss the silent disco parties that light up the nights! Palolem Beach is situated in South Goa, approximately 40 kilometers from Dabolim Airport. Explore the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary nearby or take a boat trip to Butterfly Beach for a surreal experience.

Nearby Hotels:

Cuba Palolem Beach Resort: A beachfront paradise offering comfortable cottages and huts. Art Resort Goa: A boutique resort with artistic interiors and modern amenities.

Baga Beach: Baga Beach is renowned for its lively atmosphere, water sports, and beach parties. The iconic Baga Beach Shack offers a perfect spot to unwind and relish seafood while enjoying the scenic beauty. Situated in North Goa, Baga Beach is around 18 kilometers from Thivim Railway Station. Visit the vibrant Anjuna Flea Market or the historic Aguada Fort for a taste of local culture and history.

Nearby Hotels:

Casa Baga: A cozy hotel offering comfortable rooms and a vibrant ambiance. Acron Waterfront Resort: A luxury resort with stunning views and top-notch facilities.

Calangute Beach: Known as the "Queen of Beaches," Calangute is a bustling stretch with numerous water sports activities, beach shacks, and lively markets. The beach is perfect for a leisurely stroll as the sun sets. Calangute Beach is in North Goa, approximately 39 kilometers from Goa International Airport. Explore the Calangute Market Square or embark on a thrilling dolphin-watching boat trip from nearby Sinquerim Beach.

Nearby Hotels:

Hard Rock Hotel Goa: A stylish and music-infused hotel providing a luxurious stay. Resort Terra Paraiso: A charming resort with Portuguese-inspired architecture.

Anjuna Beach: Anjuna Beach is famous for its trance parties, vibrant flea markets, and the iconic Curlies Beach Shack. The beach exudes a bohemian vibe and is a favorite among backpackers and adventure seekers. Situated in North Goa, Anjuna Beach is approximately 43 kilometers from Goa International Airport. Explore the Wednesday Anjuna Flea Market or the historic Albuquerque Mansion for a glimpse into the region's colonial past.

Nearby Hotels:

Le Pearl Goa Beach Resort & Spa: A beachfront resort with modern amenities. W Goa: A luxury hotel with a contemporary design and stunning views.

Vagator Beach: Vagator Beach is known for its unique rock formations, laid-back ambiance, and lively beach parties. The nearby Chapora Fort offers panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. Vagator Beach is in North Goa, approximately 44 kilometers from Dabolim Airport. Visit the Chapora Fort for historical significance or attend a rave party at one of the beach clubs for a night to remember.

Nearby Hotels:

Antares Beach Resort: A boutique resort with a fusion of modern and rustic elements. Ozran Heights Beach Resort: A comfortable resort with sea-view rooms.

Agonda Beach: Agonda Beach is a serene and less-crowded destination, perfect for those seeking solitude. The golden sands and clear waters provide an ideal setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. Situated in South Goa, Agonda Beach is approximately 67 kilometers from Goa International Airport. Explore the Cabo de Rama Fort or take a boat trip to the Butterfly Beach for a tranquil experience.

Nearby Hotels:

Agonda Serenity Resort: A beachfront retreat with spacious and well-equipped cottages. Dunhill Beach Resort: A cozy resort offering a peaceful atmosphere.

Morjim Beach: Known as the nesting ground for Olive Ridley turtles, Morjim Beach is a haven for nature lovers. The tranquil ambiance and the vibrant nightlife make it a perfect destination for a peaceful yet entertaining getaway. Morjim Beach is in North Goa, approximately 51 kilometers from Dabolim Airport. Visit the Chapora River for bird watching or explore the nearby Ashwem Beach for its pristine beauty.

Nearby Hotels:

Montego Bay Beach Village: A beachfront resort with rustic cottages and modern amenities. La Vida Varca: A serene resort offering a blend of comfort and tranquility.

Colva Beach: Colva Beach is one of the oldest and most popular beaches in South Goa, known for its white sands, vibrant nightlife, and water sports activities. The beach is adorned with traditional wooden beach shacks serving delicious Goan cuisine. Colva Beach is approximately 23 kilometers from Dabolim Airport in South Goa. Explore the Our Lady of Mercy Church or take a boat trip to the peaceful Butterfly Beach for a serene experience.

Nearby Hotels:

The Golden Crown Hotel & Spa: A luxurious hotel with modern amenities and a serene ambiance. Baywatch Resort: A beachfront resort offering a perfect blend of comfort and scenic beauty.

Varca Beach: Varca Beach is known for its pristine white sands and clear blue waters. The beach offers a tranquil escape away from the crowds, making it perfect for a peaceful holiday. Varca Beach is situated in South Goa, approximately 30 kilometers from Dabolim Airport. Explore the Shri Mangeshi Temple or take a boat trip to the picturesque Divar Island nearby.

Nearby Hotels:

Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resort: A family-friendly resort with modern amenities and spacious accommodations. ZUARI White Sands Resort and Casino: A luxury resort with a casino and stunning views of the Arabian Sea.

#goa tourist guide

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