#Defence Review

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He was only put there because whoever is behind the SNP’s agenda wanted to continue the legacy of Nicola Sturgeon.'

'He was only put there because whoever is behind the SNP’s agenda wanted to continue the legacy of Nicola Sturgeon.' Stuart Crawford says Humza Yousaf should have never been made First Minister. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef pic.twitter.com/TpWgLrQKyc — GB News (@GBNEWS) April 30, 2024 Lt Col Stuart Crawford is a defence analyst and former army officer. Sign up for his…

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[iruludavare]

{ ooc. I don't do new year's resolutions but in this year, the year 2024, mine is to get that phd/submit and defend my thesis by late march/april 💪}

#❀⊱⦃ ⏤ {ooc.} ⦄⊰❀ #{although me submitting vs me saying when i have the phd will be a few months apart because} #{it has to go through review corrections etc } #{and graduation will be in September since my uni only does two graduation ceremonies per year-- one at the start and one towards the end} #{so sorry not sorry you guys will be bombarded with four spaced out posts (defence; submission; approved thesis; graduation)💅💅}

[lenin-it-to-win-it]

its officially autism awareness day and given that im up past midnight having fits of rage over how limited and/or terrible most of the "analysis" im able to find about the luzhin defense is, its safe to say i am very aware of my autism right now

#its literally either articles behind absurd paywalls or like #summaries by total randos that get factual details about the book straight up wrong #or a nyt review of the luzhin defence with a c where they mention 'discreet sex scenes' #GIRL WHAT MOVIE WERE YOU WATCHING. DID YOU NOT HEAR THE SHOSHTAKOVICH WALTZ #WERE YOU NOT HORRIFIED INTO HYSTERIA FOR A SOLID TWO MINUTES AND NINE SECONDS #ill have institutional access to most of those academic ones soon at least but how fucked up is it that its like #'either pay us like 20 bucks to read this or pay a college tens of thousands of dollars so they can pay us for you to read this' #girl you should be paying ME to read ur article on the luzhin defense. who else is out here

[fanficspringboard]

Blackboards and broomsticks

Status: Complete

Wordcount: 99k

Rating: gen

In his mid-twenties Harry Potter quits his auror career and jumps into the opportunity to become DADA teacher at Hogwarts in the hope of better work-life balance and finding again job satisfaction. The fic follows his first year of teaching and Ginny's second pregnancy.

The story concentrates on the domestic aspects of life - we get detailed descriptions of discussions of dinner table, Ron bringing over casserole, Ginny wearing pajamas at home etc. There will be readers who enjoy the fluff and familiarity of setting, to me it's the biggest drawback of the story - it could be as well set up in a non-magical alternate universe. The in-depth exploration of home life kills my joy of reading and takes away form the magical, whimsical aspects on the universe. I choose fantasy genre for escapism, and reading about post-partum problems of sitting on the broom is on the extreme opposite of what I'd like to read.

Most of the characters are portrayed in a bland and naïve manner. After the war Hogwarts underwent many changes with introducing new subjects and staff members, yet it takes a newbie Harry to introduce such innovative ideas as study adaptation club for the first years or promoting inter-house cooperation. Harry remains bashful when interacting with McGonagall and teary-eyed when he learns more stories from his parents' past. In contrast, Ginny is a much more interesting and realistic character with quit wit and more insight into people.

Any attempts as suspense, conflict or action are very clumsy - the alleged mortal peril in introduced and solved within a chapter. The next action peak is loosing child midst of crowd of the Diagon Alley, just to find him a few minutes later. The only short-lived conflict is a results of the most obnoxious execution of miscommunication trope I had the bad luck to read. With so few notable events, the read was tedious and simply boring. Perhaps with some radical editing the fic could be more enjoyable.

I was encouraged to soldier through the fic because of the tag professor Potter and I how curious to see Hogwarts through the eyes of adult Harry and understand the magical skill progression and teaching process. However Hogwarts and Ministry are treated only as a backdrop to the family matters.

I am sure there will be readers who take enjoyment reading how Ginny and Harry nearly cry leaving for the first time their firstborn at the daycare. However it was very disappointing to me.

3/10

Link to AO3: click

Image from Unsplash by Mwesigwa Joel

#harry potter fanfic rec #hp fanfic #fanfic #harry potter #hp recs #fic rec #review #harry potter fanfiction #hinny #ginny wealsey #defence against the dark arts #professor potter #post war #domestic #domestic fluff #kid fic

[completeanduttermess]

I posted 15,890 times in 2022

That's 15,870 more posts than 2021!

115 posts created (1%)

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I tagged 446 of my posts in 2022

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My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

See the full post

701 notes - Posted May 3, 2022

#4

NO BC APPARENTLY THESE ARE ALL OFFICIAL ART???

See the full post

772 notes - Posted April 9, 2022

#3

One of the best tropes to ever exist is Idiots To Lovers

Where Person A pines helplessly after Person B, and is somehow oblivious to the fact that B likes them back despite how obvious it is

And then there's Person B who is oblivious to not just A's feelings, but also their own. They think they have suddenly developed a heart disease or something

It's obvious to literally EVERYONE but them

The frustration and urge to scream at them is one of the best feelings ever

1,062 notes - Posted April 6, 2022

#2

The Hanahaki disease trope, but instead of them being oblivious to who they're in love with, it's

Person A: *coughing up petals* Fuck you, B-

1,750 notes - Posted April 25, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

A tiny part of my brain: You do know that most of your OTPs aren't actually canon, don't you?

The rest of my brain + me: I'M SORRY I CAN'T HEAR YOU OVER THE SOUND OF HOW AWESOME ALL THIS FANART AND FANFICTION IS

1,790 notes - Posted April 12, 2022

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[sastheforestspirit]

I posted 18,344 times in 2022

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My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

this guy is going to die isnt he

108 notes - Posted February 16, 2022

#4

Today is bird kind of day.

Woodpecker, duck, owl, pigeon

123 notes - Posted June 12, 2022

#3

149 notes - Posted July 7, 2022

#2

280 notes - Posted August 9, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

😭😭😭😭😭

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#tumblr2022 #year in review #my 2022 tumblr year in review #your tumblr year in review #for people who want to do it: it doesnt work on mobile for now #diamond <3 #my top popular posts screams that i have adhd #everything from different topic lol #6 k posts more than... god to my defence i was unemplyed most of this time

[amesliu]

This update!! I love the way you weave book canon into the sohae universe, it always feels really natural. Blackjack trying to maintain their new rockstar status, but being blushing dorks around pretty girls, very on brand for them 😂 Annabeth learning new facts about Percy and she’s just oh? 😳 screaming about the last slide for the rest of the day, maybe until the next sohae update, only time will tell

aklsjdklsak thank you!!!! <3 im so glad it feels natural. im always thinking that my writing feels too... written?

#in my defence i might legit be autistic #so everything involving human interaction feels like a weird approximation of socialization #not art #asked and answered #the reviews are in

[peoplemattertv]

Drones Dominate Battlefield, But Are They Becoming Obsolete? Inside Look at the Arms Race Shaping Future Warfare

Those who comment on the current wars in Ukraine and Israel/Gaza/Iran have been quick to join the prevailing orthodoxy that the proliferation of drones on the battlefield has changed conflict for ever. Many have gone even further than this and have claimed that the advent of the drone has rendered conventional military forces obsolete, as there is nowhere to hide from the new all-seeing eye in…

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[iancumminsauthor]

Tough Criticism

I had a 2-star review recently on My Time Again. I'm covering my disappointment by cutting up some strong onions and trying not to over-think it. However...

It's the reviewer's opinion that there are better books - which I readily acknowledge - and that I "felt the need to explain actions multiple times" - which, if true, would actually be considered a plus point by one of my readers who has short-term memory problems. I'm also accused of a "knowledge fest of things that happened in the 70's, 80's onwards" - well, yes, they are critical points of the story.

The reviewer finishes with "sorry Ian Cummins, but I suggest to all that read this... I've read it, so they don't have to..."

I can't agree with this point of view, although I might apply it to something like The Great North Run (someone else has done it so that I don't have to, phew!). But for some, they want to experience their own journey - be it from an armchair in front of the fire with a book or a punishing run in the elements. People are all different and, thankfully, most people who have read my books have left good reviews.

Finally, though, I'd like the reviewer to know that I genuinely appreciate the time he/she has taken to read the book and write a review. I shall also take on board his/her comments if I write the sequel that so many readers have requested.

Onions done. I'll dry my tears now.

#book review #amazon books #reading #opinion #defence #overthinking

[courtjester69420]

e&m sucks so much shit but like to be fair there are angels. so thats a boon

#its been 3 weeks how r we STILL on review #in his defence i had indeed forgotten all of this #mags babs

[jimsmovieworld]

THE ART OF SELF DEFENCE- 2019 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jesse Eisenberg stars as Casey, a nervous antisocial guy who's life is changed when he's attacked and mugged by a motorcycle gang.

After trying unsuccessfully to buy a gun, he ends up taking karate lessons. This starts him on a dark, ultraviolent path set by his psycotic and murderous new sensei....

Pretty shocking and surprisingly bloody dark comedy/drama. The comedy elements were absurd and sometimes reminded me of Yorgos Lanthimos type jokes, but only occasionally hit. The running joke about belts was amusimg. Interactions with colleagues in the tea room were the complete opposite for me. Still, thought the movie was consistently interesting and absolutely loved the ending. Didnt expect it and was probably my favourite part of the film.

#the art of self defence #movie #film #movie review #jesse eisenberg

[fanficspringboard]

Princeps

Status: Complete

Wordcount: 11k

Rating: Gen

Harry Potter was looking for the answer as an Unspkeabale - how to travel back to time and what is the best point in time he can influence to prevent the war with Voldemort.

He journeys back to the 1970s where under the disguise of Hogwarts DADA professors he encourages students of all houses to think critically and stand on their own. We come across the Marauders, but also see the teenage years of Severus and Regulus through Harry's eyes.

This story is a well executed butterfly effect trope where one competent adult is able to change the course of history. The changes he initiates start small - from not showing favoritism and soon his actions leave a positive permanent imprint on the student body. The role of teacher is romanticized to leader, mentor and captain, but story does not fall into exaltation or grotesques. The changes remain believable and open ending let the reader interpret if Harry's time meddling was enough to avert the conflict.

8/10

Link to AO3: click

Image from Unsplash by Janko Ferlič

#harry potter fanfic rec #hp fanfic #fanfic #harry potter #hp recs #fic rec #review #harry potter fanfiction #time travel #marauders #fix it fic #unspeakable #mentor #defence against the dark arts #canon divergence #severus snape #regulus black #sirius black

[bloseroseone]

Book Review – Six Gates of Hell: A Book by Jugadu Fauji

Step into the world of the National Defence Academy through the eyes of Jugadu Fauji and his coursemates in “Six Gates of Hell.” From gruelling physical training to intense mental challenges, this hilarious and heartwarming memoir takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and experiences. With vivid and entertaining storytelling, Jugadu Fauji shares the triumphs, the setbacks, and the unforgettable moments that shaped his journey into becoming an Indian Army officer. 

Through it all, he and his coursemates discover the true meaning of brotherhood and the indomitable.... Click here to read full article.

#book review #nda #national defence academy #publishing

[simgameblogging]

Me: I don’t need to buy the new sims 4 expansion pack at launch

Me, on launch day, every fucking time:

[image description: a screenshot of the EA app checkout screen for the Sims 4 Horse Ranch expansion]

#in my defence i do not own dine out wedding stories or batuu #and i will not be buying the first two unless ea actually fucking fixes them #and yes i know about the dine out mod #but i am not giving ea money for a broken pack #but the reviews for horse ranch look like there aren't a lot of glitches #and the content is at least on par with other expansions #which is still shit when compared to earlier games but i'm an autistic person with a special interest and disposable income

[jeanjane]

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[peoplemattertv]

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