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denver-carrington · 8 months

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Emerald Point N.A.S. was included in a section about new TV series in the February 1984 issue of Modern Screen magazine. It was created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and one of the cast members was Stephanie Dunnam, who played Karen Atkinson in Season 8 of Dynasty.

#Dynasty #Stephanie Dunnam #Emerald Point NAS #Dennis Weaver #Susan Dey #Doran Clark #Richard Shapiro #Esther Shapiro

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lostmykiliel · 16 days

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More 'Coincidences'

- Apo Piaget Geneva Trip -

Noteworthy things so far: [here] and to point it out again, Apo wore a very green airport look for the flight to Geneva.

But that didn't stop him from wearing and posting more green things:

1. Emeralds & Rubies:

In case you didn't know red is both a favorite color of Apo and Mile.

2. Elizabeth Taylor Jade watch:

Side note: Look what Mama Rom commented. Is it about the watch or about Apo? 🤭

3. Watch & Brooch to the evening event:

4. The Piaget watch that caught his eye*:

*He said this green one caught his eye the most in this IG Reel: [here]

Next thing: Cute moment from the second Pond live:

Pond mentioned Mile's trip to Korea for Rimowa and Apo visibly became more attentive at the mention of his name and said: "Please take care of P'Mile too na".

Meanwhile Mile in BKK:

1. Yesterday right after the live ended, Mile posted an IGs from his side account.

2. Later he shared from husbandsparis again:

3. And he spend time with friends:

What is the coincidence? Well they either went out very long or Mile stayed up late for a different reason like Apo having his late evening event in Geneva at that time, because he was still online after 4 a.m. Thai time and that's rather late even for him.

For reference he shared this at 1 a.m. and stuff like this usually isn't posted in real time.

4. Mile posted his DFF Promo IGs while Apo (Pond & Mos) were live for the third time today.

#mileapo #apo geneva piaget trip #mama rom is the best

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talonabraxas · 10 months

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Solstice-Buffet of Andromedean+Blueray Sirius+Pleiadian Emerald Sun LightCodes

☀️On Solstice, from the Earth's perspective, the Sun-Energy of Life Force and Transformation appears to Stand Still for about 3 days before reversing its direction-A Sacred Pause in the Time Space Continuum when veils thin allowing Light Portals to beam Cosmic downloads into the Crystalline Gridlines via The Frequency Holders and Light Warriors. It was shown to me (via Thoth and Anubis) that The New Moon in Gemini/ 18th June provided great assistance to this process by activating the Earth Altars (-node points of the Crystalline grid responsible for receiving and disbursing downloads) in preparation for these Cosmic Downloads.

🔥The Cosmic Downloads to the lead up to this Solstice have been a Buffet of primarily The Aquamarine (via Andromedea Gateway) LightCodes for The Age of Horus which are upheld by the New Earth Diamond /Platinum -Gold Light Codes of The Age of Ma’aT , BlueRay Sirian Codes( Builder Codes) and The Emerald Sun Codes of Pleiades (Foundational Codes) carried via primarily via The Dragon and Lion/ Feline Energies.

✨Transformation is the buzzword for this Solstice as we weave mega endings into Rebirth into the Next higher octave of Soul Growth and Expansion, each weave building on the Foundations of the Souls Learnings from The Past. Some Karmic cycles are reaching a conclusion, while some are being repeated where lessons remain unlearned.

👑This Solstice coincides with Venus/ Inanna reaching the Crown Chakra on June 21 where She will be Coronated as Queen of Heaven and Earth (with Mars, Venus n Moon all in Leo) -The Culmination of The Second Synodic Cycle of Venus as the Capricorn Metagoddess which began in Jan 2022. As the Capricorn Metagoddess , Venus / Inanna imbued us with the Qualities of The Wise Woman / Record Keeper to lay the Foundations of The Divine Principle Aspect which further supports/births The New Age/ Earth/Horus. This Journey has reached its culmination Now ( venus will remain at Crown Chakra for the next one month) and the New Synodic Cycle of Venus Begins in August 2023 as the Leo Metagoddess ie Energies of Sekhmet- The Spiritual Light Warrior of Courage and Compassion.

⚔️As mentioned before, this Solstice Gateway has a generous sprinkling of Aquamarine, BlueRay , Emerald LightCodes and Diamond Gold ie The Divine Feminine Sophia Aspect is Now well Anchored which allows The Divine masculine Energies to move into a greater functional position than before to uphold the Age of Horus/ Balance and Union. Ie The Blue Ray Lion/ Feline Dna activation via the Solar Plexus upgrades enables the Light Warriors to Now begin the task of translating the Foundational Blueprint (brought in via the Capricorn Metagoddess Archetype/ Emerald Sun/ Pleiadian Codes )into actual Building Blocks. The Sirian and Andromedean FelineDna upholds the Blueprint while the Lion Dna is associated with the grunt work of the Actual Building Process. And it is This process which is supported by Venus / Inanna in her third Synodic Cycle as The Leo Metagoddess/ Sekhmet- Solar Plexus Powered Courageous Action guided by The Heart Centered in Compassion and Grace!!

🔥🌀And since we are Talking of the New Age Construction based on Balance and Union, The Solar Plexus/Sekhmet upgrades come in conjunction with Ptah/ Throat upgrades- ie Intention matched with Action For manifestation and CoCreation of The New Age of Horus upheld by the Principles of Maat. EnLight ,In Grace, InJoy Be The Change You Want To See

🔱🌹✨ Sa Kei Na Isis, Ascended Master

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stairnaheireann · 2 months

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The Hill of Uisneach | Westmeath

Near Mullingar lies the legendary Hill of Uisneach. In ancient Ireland, it was considered by druids to be the geographical and spiritual centre of the Emerald Isle. A rock known as Cat Stone, the Irish name “Ail na Mireann” means “stone of division”, marks the point where all five Irish provinces met. Éiru, in modern Irish Éire, is said to be buried under this rock. She is Ireland’s patron…

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#Hill of Uisneach #History #History of Ireland #Ireland #Irish History #Irish Mythology #Westmeath

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santoschristos · 10 months

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Solstice-Buffet of Andromedean+Blueray Sirius+Pleiadian Emerald Sun LightCodes

☀️On Solstice, from the Earth’s perspective, the Sun-Energy of Life Force and Transformation appears to Stand Still for about 3 days before reversing its direction-A Sacred Pause in the Time Space Continuum when veils thin allowing Light Portals to beam Cosmic downloads into the Crystalline Gridlines via The Frequency Holders and Light Warriors. It was shown to me (via Thoth and Anubis) that The New Moon in Gemini/ 18th June provided great assistance to this process by activating the Earth Altars (-node points of the Crystalline grid responsible for receiving and disbursing downloads) in preparation for these Cosmic Downloads.

🔱🌹✨ Sa Kei Na Isis, Ascended Master

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reverienne · 9 months

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self-rec tag game

I saw it making rounds on my dash and you know what? I'm doing it and I'm strongly encouraging @aylaaescar, @bluekaddis / @rainhowls-arts (yes, it's my wink wink nudge nudge for you to fill it twice), @czandziowata, @etoilebinaire, @lavampira - and anyone else who wants to - to also give it a try! 💕

Rules: Share five of your own fanworks (fic, art, etc.). Then, tag five more people to share the things they’ve made.

(Mind that my ao3 fics are currently only available to the logged in users. Sorry for the inconvenience!)

1. something you absolutely adore:

Sierra's ShoH MC, Odelinka! And my ShoH MC, Bogusia!

They were made as a matching set and turned into custom acrylic keychains. Their coming into existence was a turning point in my life and I'm not exaggerating when I'm saying that they made my life so much better. Here's to more chibi keychains in the future! <3

But! I've spent way too much time refreshing the page and marvelling at my coding for Achievement Unlocked not to also count it here. It's a 70-words-long coda for Episode II of Wayfarer and my second attempt at coding. A long break made my return to CSS more challenging than I'd like it to be, but I'm very pleased with the end result and I keep shoving this little fic into the faces of all people who are up to date with the public build of Wayfarer. I think that it's just neat.

2. something that was challenging to create:

Worst Romance Ever was both my first fic for Dragon Age, first fic published on ao3, first fic shared publically in a veeeery long time and, most importantly, my first venture into CSS coding. It's an account of a dudebro gamer criticising Emerald Aeducan's romance route in the fictional remake of Dragon Age: Origins. (Don't get discouraged by its unfinished status - it's technically finished, I'm just going back and forth on whether I should upload a little extra.) There was so much I had to learn for this project! Frankly, nothing I've made ever since matched it in terms of intensity. The layout is not perfect and I'd like to rework it sometime in the future, but it's a testament of my persistence and I'm proud of it anyway! Also, that's how I discovered that I actually like CSS coding and want to dabble in more ao3 skins in the future! So, small steps. :)

3. something that makes you laugh (or smile, if that fits more comfortably):

Zarya of disapproval! Her judgemental face never fails to crack me up. (Gosh, I really need to draw some more for Mysticons...)

4. something that surprised you (in how it turned out, how much other people liked it, etc.):

spotkania o 8. rano na Zoomie, my ~200-words-long modern AU ficlet for Wayfarer! I wrote it on a whim, published it right after, in a bout of unhinged self-confidence wrote about it on Wayfarer's Discord server... but nothing could prepare me for the warm welcome this ficlet received! It was written entirely in Polish, it was as niche as it could get, and yet! One person actually confessed to reading it with the help of Google Translate. I'm still overjoyed just thinking about it.

I ended up translating it into English the very next day, another record for me, though 8 a.m. Zoom meetings most likely got lost in the notifs and didn't match the Polish version's popularity. Still, I love both! And if you played Episode I of Wayfarer and have a minute to spare, I recommend giving it a chance!

5. something you want other people to see:

I dare to say that my art of my blorbo, Serena Amell, is quite underrated. C'mon, with some tweaks suggested to me by my best friend, I really managed to make her look very cute!

#Reverienne is talking #Reverienne does a meme #shepherds of haven #Wayfarer #Mysticons #Dragon Age #I wasn't entirely convinced back when I started doing this but now?#self-promos are amazing #I should do them more often!

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nancypullen · 6 months

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I don't know whether to keep posting pics and info from Ireland or just move on. You've probably had enough, right? I haven't talked about Galway, or Hill of Tara, or the many places in between. How about just a quick bit about Hill of Tara, because there was something kind of special there.

Alright, a bit of background -

The Hill of Tara has been important since the late Stone Age, when a passage tomb was built there. However, the site became truly significant in the Iron Age (600 BC to 400 AD) and into the Early Christian Period when it rose to supreme prominence – as the seat of the high kings of Ireland. All old Irish roads lead to this critical site.

St Patrick himself went there in the fifth century. As Christianity achieved dominance over the following centuries, Tara’s importance became symbolic. Its halls and palaces have now disappeared and only earthworks remain.

There are still remarkable sights to be seen, however. Just one example is the Lia Fáil – the great coronation stone and one of the four legendary treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann – which stands proudly on the monument known as An Forradh.

Here's an aeriel view - you can see the two long parallel lines, the foundation of what was once a huge banqueting hall, and the ceremonial mounds are visible as well.

From up on the hill you can see for miles in every direction - emerald green, rolling hills dotted with cottages and sheep as far as the eye can see. I can imagine ancient Irish kings taking in that same view.

You can see the ring around the top of the hill, that's Ráith na Ríg or Fort of the Kings. Built during the Iron Age, it is 1 kilometer in circumference. Well, here's the blurb that I snapped from a sign.

And here's a bit more about why the Irish cherish this spot.

Pagan kings? I'm in! We walked where they walked thousands of years ago. It was fascinating. The Stone of Destiny! Used for royal inaugurations for thousands of years (and yes, it is a phallic symbol).

This burial mound is a Neolithic passage tomb that marks Tara’s beginnings as a prehistoric burial place in 3350 BC (holy cow!) , a practice that continued for three and a half thousand years. Inside you can see intricate carvings of early megalithic art on the passage walls.

If you're curious read about King Cormac, who ruled wisely and fairly from Tara for forty years until he choked to death on a salmon bone. At least that's the story, rumor has it there was a curse upon him and that perhaps he'd made the faeries unhappy. And that, my friends, is why I wanted to visit Tara. The Irish embrace superstition and the supernatural. They'll divert a road to avoid cutting down a fairy tree. A pragmatic banker or accountant will refuse to cut a limb from a fairy tree, "just in case". Fairy trees are usually Hawthorne trees and you'll often see them standing alone in a field with rows plowed around them, or undisturbed in a round-about or parking lot. No one messes with the wee folk. Having said that, there's a well known fairy tree on the Hill of Tara. See the ribbons fluttering from those branches on the right side of the photo?

There's a path that leads right to that Hawthorne tree because people climb the hill and visit that tree to tie a ribbon or string to a limb and make a wish, a request for the fairies.

That was my goal as well. Why yes, I am sixty years old. What's your point? I believe it was Roald Dahl who said, "Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." I'll go to my grave believing(and seeing it!). Obviously, I'm not alone. I'd meant to pack a pink ribbon for just this moment, and had forgotten it. Thank goodness I travel with a photographer who always has little cloths to clean his lens.

I tied that white cloth on a small limb and made my wish. Since I haven't read or heard anything about fairy wishes that suggests it won't come true if shared, here's what I wished. My wish was for my dear grandgirl, and it was simple. I wished that she'd be "okay" all of the days of her life. I didn't wish for happiness every day of her life, that's impossible. We all experience heartache and disappointment. I just want her to be okay even in her worst times, to know that it will pass and that she'll be fine. I suppose that's actually just emotional strength, or confidence in her worth, but it all boils down to just being okay no matter what plot twist comes her way. Being sad or mad or feeling betrayed is much easier to handle when at your core you know you'll be fine. I'm crossing my fingers that the fey folk understand and grant my wish. I'd die a happy woman.

And speaking of happy, the frame that I ordered for my Dingle purchase arrived today! I mentioned a blog or two ago about what a fun, artsy town Dingle is and that I'd picked up a little watercolor. That's what I usually bring home from our trips, something that can be framed and kept. I like to see our souvenirs every day, it makes me happy. This is the watercolor that I purchased,

and now it's ready for hanging!

It's titled "A Ray of Sunshine" and it feels like the perfect capture of the weather, colors, and attitude of Ireland. I love it! That's where I'll leave you, with fairies and sunshine. Can't think of a better place. I hope that every wish you make comes true. It helps if you believe in magic.

Stay safe, stay well, and make a wish! XOXO, Nancy

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southparkgang · 1 year

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☆CHAPTER 3 THE TEAM☆

(by chapter 3 its the next day!)

Kyle looked into a mirror atleas 5 times bigger then him sitting on a table. Looking into noticing all the scrapes and paches on his jacket. suddenly stan was there, almsot like he teleported. "Hey lil dude!" "u ready to go?" stans smile once again wiped any bad thoughs from kyles head. "sorry i completely forgot were were going." "dont u remeber? Were going to find us some people to come with us to go through the plan. You'd be mad to go just the two of us!" stan said looking at kyle.

"right sorry!" kyle said quicky putting on his hat. "now im ready to go! :)" kyle smiled back to stan. "Allright!" stan set out his hand to kyle and awaited the same feeling of tiny feet on his plam. Kyle climbed on and sat crossed leg in has hand. He was no long affraid of him, he had a friend. Then stan put his hand up to his shirt pocket lightly shaking it as to not hurt kyle but to get him in it.

The same feelong came over kyle. Warm and soft. Kyle poked his head and arm out the pocket to look around. By the time he looked out they were allready going down a path to town square. Stan looked down just to make sure his friend was ok, looking at the tiny boy if his pocket. The bright sun shimmering in his red locks and glissened in his emerald eyes. His cute elf ears pointed up listening to all the nature noises. Curious~.

Sigh of relief seeing that his new friend was not scared of him. Ive never had someone so calm and kind to me..."stan?" stan snapped out his flashback to find that his legs had crarried him to town. Today was more busy than usual. The smells were all merging together to make a sweet aroma. There was music playing on almost ever street. "are you ok? U looked almost dead inside there" kyle said concerned. "yea im fine, just zoning out." stan said smiling, What he loved.

"Oh theres a group of boys i know from town!" stan pointed at a group of boys at a wooden table eating food. Thats craig the other giant! But he's cold and never talks to anone but And thats jimmy the merman but he's in his human form. He uses his cruches to walk! And thats clyde the hybrid! Hes half human half dragon.. But he's not very feirce, he's a bit of crybaby." stan said about to turn untill...

"HEY I HEARD THAT!!!!" it was clyde.. "oh um hello clyde,jimmy,craig." stan said. "sorry um i dont mean to trouble you but me and my new friend were going to go to the dark forest to-"

" THE DARK FOREST!?!?!" clyde screamed before craig shut him up. "will you be quiet?? Tweeks trying to sleep." the death stare shut him up for shure rather than the fact he was told to be quiet. "so the dark forest eh?" "um yea to help my friend get back to earth!" stan slowly took out kyle to show the others. Kyle sat there nervously and the wooden table. His ears gone floppy and his knees shaking. "h-hey im kyle and im a 15 year old human or i guess elf now um.." kyles voice came out quietly. Almost to quiet to hear. To his surprise no one was shocked!

"h-hello! My n-na-name is jimmy! W-wow what a g-reat audience!." "oh hi! My names clyde" "im craig ig" "oh you should show kyle tweek! He's gonna love him!" "no why do i need to show him." craig rolled him eyes looking at clyde. "c-come on cr-cra-craigg." "urg fine" craig took his hat of his head revealing the rest of his black hair and dropped it on the table, then standing up next to stan. "tweek its ok honey!" suddenly the hat started shaking! And a little fairy boy around 2ft tall like kyle came out.

He had messy blonde hair with sage green eyes. He had jean short and a super oversize green shirt to mach his eyes. The shirt overed his hand and he had plasters all over his knees and fingers. The most nocable thing was the holes in the back if his shirt with winds popping out them. With floppy cute ears. He was a fairy. A shaking scared one too. "he and his family own this shop next to us! The coffe shop. clyde said smiling. Kyle felt a sigh of safety seeing somone his heigh again. He was not human or family but it was enough seeing a boy as small as him. "Arg! He-hello" tweek held out his hand to shake. Kyle shook it and looked up at stan. Who was now weeping into craigs arm. Kyle forgot they were both giants. It was enough seeing one giant but now two and like two other really big people once again atleast he knew he was safe with stan and the new gang. "So cuteeeee" stan said looking at the two tiny elf and fairy.

"lets skip to the point, do you wanna join us?" kyle said. "were in!" everyone said. Smiles beaming. And just like that eye were off to the forest....

( ty for all the likes!! If ur wondering were tolkien is he's the magic wizard at the end! Kenny and butters will be untroduced later and wnedy and the galls will come into plan soon >:) i luv yall sm and i hope see some art of this au soon! <3)

#craig #craig x tweek #lgbtq #south park #tweek tweak #g/t #tiny south park #sp craig #creek fanart #south park stick of truth

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faregarage1 · 1 month

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What Are the Best Places to Travel in the US in May?

May bursts onto the scene as a vibrant month for travel in the US. Spring fever is in full swing, shaking off the winter chills and ushering in comfortable temperatures, blooming landscapes, and a calendar packed with exciting festivals and events. Whether you crave outdoor adventures, cultural immersion, or cityscapes teeming with life, the US has a perfect May getaway waiting for you.

To help you plan your dream trip, we've compiled a diverse list of the best places to travel in us in may, catering to a range of interests and travel styles:

Nature Lovers:

Zion National Park, Utah: Carved by the Virgin River, Zion National Park boasts towering red cliffs, emerald canyons, and cascading waterfalls. Hike the scenic Canyon Overlook Trail, navigate the thrilling Narrows slot canyon, or embark on a whitewater rafting adventure. May offers pleasant weather for exploration before the summer heat arrives.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina & Tennessee: Spanning two states, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise. Lush forests ablaze with wildflowers provide a breathtaking backdrop for exploration. Take in panoramic views from Clingmans Dome, the highest point in Tennessee, or visit the charming mountain town of Gatlinburg.

Kauai, Hawaii: Nicknamed the "Garden Isle," Kauai offers a tropical escape unlike any other. Kayak along the dramatic Na Pali Coast, hike through the lush Fern Grotto, or witness the cascading power of Wailua Falls. May offers a shoulder season advantage, with fewer crowds and pleasant weather.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico: Descend into a wonderland of otherworldly beauty at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Explore vast cave chambers adorned with glittering speleothems, witness the nightly emergence of thousands of bats, or take a guided tour to learn about the park's fascinating geology.

Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska: Immerse yourself in Alaska's breathtaking wilderness at Kenai Fjords National Park. Kayak amidst glaciers, spot wildlife like bears and whales, or cruise through the dramatic fjords for an unforgettable Alaskan experience. May offers a glimpse of spring arriving in this dramatic landscape.

City Slickers:

New Orleans, Louisiana: The Big Easy comes alive in May with a vibrant energy. Immerse yourself in the city's rich culture with a stroll through the French Quarter, indulge in decadent Creole cuisine, or experience the musical magic of Bourbon Street. Don't miss the iconic Kentucky Derby held the first Saturday of May (occasionally bleeds into early June).

San Francisco, California: San Francisco's iconic landmarks and cable cars provide a charming backdrop for your May adventures. Explore the winding streets of Lombard Street, visit the bustling Fisherman's Wharf, or bike across the Golden Gate Bridge for breathtaking views. May offers pleasant temperatures before the summer fog rolls in.

Charleston, South Carolina: Steeped in history and Southern charm, Charleston is a delightful destination in May. Explore historic sites like Fort Sumter and the Battery, wander through the picturesque streets lined with antebellum architecture, or take a carriage ride for a quintessential Southern experience. Enjoy pleasant spring weather and vibrant blooms.

Chicago, Illinois: The Windy City offers a dynamic mix of architecture, art, and culture. Marvel at the architectural wonders along the Chicago Riverwalk, explore world-class museums like the Art Institute, or cheer on a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. May offers comfortable temperatures for exploring the city on foot.

Portland, Oregon: Portland's quirky charm and dedication to sustainability make it a unique urban escape. Explore independent shops on Alberta Street, sip craft beer at a local brewery, or stroll through the Portland Saturday Market, a haven for local artisans. May offers pleasant weather and a vibrant atmosphere.

Festival Fanatics:

Holland, Michigan: Celebrate Dutch heritage and springtime beauty at the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan. Witness fields bursting with colorful blooms, participate in traditional Dutch dance performances, and indulge in delicious Dutch treats. Held in early May.

New Orleans, Louisiana: Immerse yourself in the revelry of the French Quarter Festival, a vibrant celebration of New Orleans' music, food, and culture. Enjoy live music on multiple stages, sample delectable cuisine from local vendors, and experience the contagious energy of the city. Held mid-May.

Sacramento, California: The California State Fair, held in Sacramento in mid-May, offers a quintessential summertime experience. Enjoy carnival rides, explore agricultural exhibits, indulge in fair food favorites, and witness livestock competitions.

Louisville, Kentucky: The Kentucky Derby, held the first Saturday of May (occasionally bleeds into early June) in Louisville, is a bucket-list experience for horse racing enthusiasts. Witness

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troubleandbass · 2 months

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Trailblazers: The Most Breathtaking Hiking Trails Around the World

World-class trails offer a unique blend of natural beauty and physical challenge.

Discovery of cultures and histories through scenic routes crossing various continents.

Necessary preparations are crucial for a safe and enjoyable trek.

Understanding the terrain and weather conditions leads to a more gratifying hiking experience.

Exploring the world's hiking trails is a profound journey not just through nature but within oneself.

Discovering the Beauty of the World's Most Iconic Hiking Trails

For those who seek epic hiking experiences, the planet offers a plethora of scenic backpacking routes, iconic trails, and cultural treks that inspire and challenge adventurers of all skill levels. These top hiking destinations are not just about the physical journey but also about connecting with nature and discovering ancient cultures, making every step an opportunity for an extraordinary adventure. In this segment, we explore some of the most celebrated trails that have captured the imaginations of trekkers worldwide.

Kalalau Trail through Na Pali Coast, Hawaii, USA

The Kalalau Trail in Hawaii is a testament to nature's splendor, offering hikers 11 miles of rugged terrain, flanked by emerald cliffs and leading to the serene beaches of the Na Pali Coast. This trail demands stamina and rewards trekkers with panoramic vistas that epitomize tropical paradise.

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru

Winding through the Andes mountains, the Inca Trail presents a culturally enriching experience, culminating at Machu Picchu. This sacred path invites modern-day explorers to tread in the footsteps of an ancient civilization, unveiling the mysterious Incan ruins amidst the clouds.

Mount Kilimanjaro's Routes, Tanzania

As the highest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro's multiple routes provide various degrees of difficulty and scenic beauty. Hikers can traverse through rainforests, alpine deserts, and icefields as they ascend towards the summit, experiencing an unparalleled sense of accomplishment.

GR20 Route in Corsica, France

Known for being one of the toughest long-distance trails in Europe, Corsica's GR20 Route challenges adventurers with its rocky paths that carve through the heart of the island. This trail combines physical rigor with the raw beauty of Corsican wilderness.

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Each of these trails offers a unique gateway into the soul-stirring majesty of earth's landscapes. While the destinations are diverse, their call to the wild remains the same—a call to embark on a journey that promises to be as transformative as it is unforgettable.

What to Expect When You Set Out on Breathtaking Hiking Trails

Anticipating the demands of a hike starts with understanding trail difficulty and the physical challenges you may face. Various trails cater to different experience levels, from the casual day-hiker to the seasoned mountaineer. Elevation changes, for instance, can turn what appears to be an easy trail on paper into a grueling undertaking. Moreover, weather conditions often change without warning, especially in mountainous areas, making it essential to prepare for sun, rain, and even snow, regardless of the season.

Safety on hiking trails is paramount; hence, preparing the right gear, mapping your route in advance, and informing someone about your itinerary cannot be overstressed. Always have a contingency plan and know the basics of wilderness first aid. Additionally, be ready for nature encounters, which require an understanding of local wildlife habits and what to do when you meet animals on the trail.

Study the trail beforehand – know the distance, elevation gain, and points of interest.

Check the weather forecast and prepare for unexpected changes.

Wear appropriate gear and bring navigation tools such as a map and compass.

Pack emergency supplies: extra water, food, layers, and a first-aid kit.

Understand basic survival skills in case you get lost or injured.

Be wildlife aware; learn how to store food correctly and what to do if you encounter animals.

"There's no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing" - Ranulph Fiennes. This adage rings particularly true for hikers venturing into the great outdoors.

With proper hiking trail preparations and a respect for the elements, hikers can minimize risks and ensure a more enjoyable and safe hiking experience. Embrace the journey with a sense of preparedness and adventure, focusing on the treasures of nature rather than the potential tribulations.

Embark on a Journey along the Most Scenic Hiking Trails

Adventure beckons to those who seek the unparalleled beauty of our planet's natural landscapes. Whether it's the soothing rhythm of oceanfront trekking, the stark magnificence of volcanic landscapes, the pulse of high altitude hikes, or the collective spirit of epic trail expeditions, the world's scenic hikes offer experiences that go far beyond the ordinary. This section spotlights hand-picked trails where the earth's dramatic tableau unfolds beneath your trekking boots.

The Great Ocean Walk, Australia

Revered as a jewel among the oceanfront trekking paths, Australia's Great Ocean Walk presents an exquisite stage where the Southern Ocean's mighty waves sculpt the shoreline. The rugged cliffs, remote beaches, and windswept vegetation form a backdrop for an epic journey where hikers witness splendorous sunsets and towering sea stacks emerging from the sea mist.

Laugavegurinn/Fimmvörðuháls Pass, Iceland

For those who revel in the raw and enigmatic power of the earth, Iceland's Laugavegurinn/Fimmvörðuháls Pass offers a trek through heart-stirring volcanic landscapes. The trail, rich in geothermal activity, vibrant rhyolite mountains, and majestic waterfalls, is a testament to the island's ongoing geological saga, inviting hikers to tread lightly in the land of fire and ice.

Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal

Each journey along these scenic trails offers an invitation to embrace the landscape’s embrace. As you plan your next hiking adventure, consider the siren call of these epic routes and prepare to embark on an experience that will echo in your memories for a lifetime.

Essential Tips for Conquering Challenging Hiking Trails

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files-of-the-damned · 1 year

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Name- Agnosod

Pseudonym- Sebastian

Gender- Male

Age- 522 (Looks 20)

Race- Heocean

Birthplace- Kojiria (Planet), Bruniazan (Realm)

Height- 6'6 (198.12cm)

Birthday- October 31st

Zodiac- Scorpio

Eye's- Blue

Soul color- Jordy Blue (hex #82b7ed)

Magic type- Water

Occupation- Bounty hunter

Negative traits- Abrasive | Callous | Cynical | Workaholic

Parents- Kios, Vhal

Siblings- none

Children- Nuro, Nata, Nilu, Nas, Gera, Garil

Tag- 》 see through bullets – agnosod

Misc facts-

He's right handed

His favorite food seafood lasagna

Somewhat touch repulsed but not to the point he'll freak out

He's straight, but he's demisexual and quite picky

Doesn't know how to be a father

His favorite color is Emerald green

#📖 {one for the archive – muse} 📘

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thecrofttombblog · 1 year

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TR Reloaded | Evento de Inverno chega em breve

Uma das características chave de Tomb Raider Reloaded são eventos regulares e sazonais de tempo limitado e o primeiro, e o mais importante desde que o jogo foi lançado na semana passada, está mesmo quase a chegar! A CDE Entertainment e a Emerald City Games escolheu o servidor dedicado no Discord para desvendar o seu novíssimo Evento de Inverno.

Disponível esta quarta-feira, 1 de Março, os jogadores serão incumbidos de completar tarefas diárias que oferecem Jóias (Gems) e Pontos de Evento (Event Points), este último usado para desbloquear Recompensas de Etapa (Milestone Rewards). Dentre os prémios exclusivos inclui-se uma nova arma, máscara, bilhetes para trocar pela roupa Parka Invernal (Winter Parka), e muito mais!

Tendo em conta que sabemos apenas isto até ao momento, o artigo será entretanto atualizado com novas informações que surgirem no decorrer do evento.

Tarefas de Inverno (Winter Tasks)

DIA 1: Começar capítulos (2, 4, 6, 8)

DIA 2: Abrir baús (1, 2, 3, 4)

DIA 3: Girar rodas da sorte (5, 10, 15, 20)

DIA 4: Eliminar inimigos (25, 50, 75, 100)

DIA 5: Colecionar autocolantes comuns (20, 40, 60, 80)

DIA 6: Colecionar autocolantes raros (10, 20, 30, 40)

DIA 7: Colecionar peças de equipamento comum (3, 6, 9, 12)

DIA 8: Criar equipamento (1, 2, 3, 4)

DIA 9: Escolher habilidades de gelo (2, 4, 6, 8)

DIA 10: Causar dano de gelo (100, 200, 300, 400)

DIA 11: Eliminar inimigos festivos (12, 24, 36, 48)

DIA 12: Eliminar bosses com a bola de neve (3, 6, 9, 12)

Recompensas de Etapa: 50x Autocolantes Comuns, 45x Autocolantes Raros, Arma Bola de Neve, Máscara Invernal e 10x Peças da Roupa de Inverno. Se forem bem sucedidos em alcançar 100% de conclusão nas Tarefas de Inverno, os jogadores poderão reivindicar 20x Peças da Roupa de Inverno adicionais.

Aventura de Inverno (Winter Adventure)

Ao jogarem capítulos e completarem algumas das tarefas, os jogadores irão receber Autocolantes de Inverno Comuns e Raros. Estes poderão ser trocados por várias recompensas incluindo moedas, bilhetes da campanha, pergaminhos, diagramas, caixas de saque (loot boxes), armas (Bola de neve), máscaras (Máscara Invernal) e Peças da Roupa de Inverno.

Parka Invernal (Winter Parka)

A roupa Parka Invernal pode ser desbloqueada ao obter um total de 100 Peças de Roupa de Inverno e, quando equipada, concede a habilidade Tiros de Gelo (Ice Shots)—congelando inimigos sempre que forem atingidos com projéteis, o que faz com que estes “se movam e ataquem 25% mais devagar” por alguns segundos. Tal como as outras duas roupas presentes no jogo, a Parka Invernal vem com o seu próprio conjunto de benefícios (perks) e escalões (ranks) que também poderão ser melhorados.

*Todas as recompensas das Tarefas de Inverno e da Aventura de Inverno poderão ser reclamadas até um a dois dias após o termino do evento.

Tomb Raider Reloaded está disponível em todo o mundo na Apple App Store, Google Play Store e ainda no serviço de jogos da Netflix—em que os subscritores da plataforma poderão jogar sem quaisquer anúncios ou compras integradas.

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andrewmoocow · 1 year

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Two Sides of the Same Gem chapter 3: Gotta Get Back (originally posted on February 13, 2023)

AN: We're just about ready for the climax, everyone. The race for the alternate Seer to the Void is on between the Crystal Regime and the Lucent Gems, and with it, the fate of two worlds rests in our heroes' hands. Will Jasper and White Topaz make it to the Seer's location and save their friends from other-dimensional domination? And what truly is the method to Lord Steven's madness?

Cast:

Kimberly Brooks as Jasper, Overcooked Jasper

Lauren Ash as White Topaz, Rebel White Topaz

Zach Callison as Lord Steven

Noël Wells as Black Rutile, Rebel Black Rutile

Della Saba as Aquamarine, Rebel Aquamarine

Charlyne Yi as Eyeball, Rebel Eyeball

Christine Pedi as Holly Blue Agate, Rebel Holly Blue

Casey Lee Williams as Cat's Eye, Rebel Cat's Eye

Jinkx Monsoon as Rebel Emerald

Kari Wahlgren as Rebel Pyrope

Melissa Fahn as Rebel Demantoid

Hayley Kiyoko as Rebel Morganite

Estelle as Toxic Garnet, Garnet

Michaela Dietz as Sadist Amethyst, Amethyst

Deedee Magno-Hall as Sycophant Pearl, Pearl

Jennifer Paz as Psycho Lapis, Rebel Zuli, Lapis

Shelby Rabara as Nihilist Peridot, Peridot

Grace Rolek as Rebel Connie

"Please stop; there's good in your heart!" Cat's Eye, now shapeshifted into Steven, wailed to Holly Blue, shapeshifted into Black Rutile, as the two performed the Crystal Regime.

"Oh, don't mind me; I'm just going to shoot this dog." Holly Blue proclaimed while pointing a laser gun at a plush dog she was holding. "In the face. Where else would I kill it?"

"I don't want to hurt you!" Cat's Eye continued sobbing dramatically as Eyeball cranked the volume up on Pagliacci.

"And now I'm thinking of stealing the dead bodies of the elderly and selling them on the black market!" Holly Blue continued, to the amusement of the Regime.

"ONLY YOU CAN SAVE YOURSELF!" Cat's Eye began throwing a fit like an angry child to emphasize her portrayal of Steven.

"I think we should stop them; we get the point." The alternate Peridot advised Lord Steven as Cat and Holly's show continued.

"No, let them continue." Lord Steven purred. "For this is the absolute dumbest thing I've ever seen."

"PLEASE, JUST LISTEN TO ME!" Cat screamed sorrowfully with her head bowed to the ground in desperation.

"I'll only listen to you when you accept that not everyone will bend the knee and listen to you!" Holly finally yelled back at the lawyer-turned-rebel.

"No, no, I don't want to!" Cat pouted, only to break character and turn to her boss. "Do I seriously have to do this? I did not take that online method acting class just to wind up with a role like this!"

"It's for added dramatic effect, now do it, idiot!" Black Rutile whispered back before tossing a toy car to Cat's Eye. "Now play with this car until a wheel breaks off, and go wild from there."

"Whatever." Cat groaned in disappointment and got back into character by playing with the toy car, making driving sounds as she rolled it on the floor. As if right on cue, one of the front wheels broke off. "Silly old car! Silly, silly!" Throwing the car away, Cat threw an even louder tantrum than earlier that seemed to last for hours. A short while later, however, she got right back up and took a bow. "And scene!"

Garnet, Amethyst, Lapis, and Aquamarine all applauded in recognition of Cat's Eye's parodic acting skills as Black Rutile stepped forward. "You see what we had to deal with here, milord? We were forced to deal with a complete manchild, not unlike Pink Diamond!"

"Are you sure this is how he got what he wanted?" Lord Steven asked in reply.

"Well, either that or turn into a monster and go on a murderous rampage when he doesn't get his way." Aquamarine responded. "Are you capable of doing that?"

"I never had the time to experiment." Steven answered. "Now, if we have nothing else to discuss, unlike the Seer to the Void of your world, Pink Diamond successfully acquired it from the Mystical Knights of Nog-Na-Tir in Mount Kilimanjaro before slaughtering them all. The Seer is currently located in a vault that we disguised as a star in the Big Dipper."

"And once we find that and go to your world, I'm gonna beat that world's Lapis like a drum!" the psychotic Lapis exclaimed with a deranged laugh. "Going from fearsome terraformer to emotionally unstable art student? Not on my watch!"

"I'd also like to compare notes with my counterpart through capture and interrogation." Lord Steven's Peridot added flatly. "Perhaps her high intellect could be useful to the regime, provided she doesn't try to dodge any questions I might have with annoying jokes."

"Then it's settled; we must leave immediately!" Steven's sociopathic, sycophantic Pearl proclaimed. Elsewhere, the same figure had a recorder pulled out, transmitting the conversation to whoever was on the other end.

"-unlike the Seer to the Void of your world, Pink Diamond successfully acquired it from the Mystical Knights of Nog-Na-Tir in Mount Kilimanjaro before slaughtering them all. The Seer is currently located in a vault that we disguised as a star in the Big Dipper." The spy played Lord Steven's declaration back for the Lucent Gems in their secret base.

"So they stole the Seer to the Void in this world." White Topaz reiterated Steven's words. "Well, what are we waiting for?! We have to stop them now!"

"You are indeed correct, Topaz." Black Rutile replied, unaware that she was talking to the wrong Topaz.

"Uh, I think she's the one talking to you." The rebel White Topaz said. "Then again, what did you expect to happen when meeting myself from another dimension?"

"My mistake; multiverses can be so confusing." Black Rutile chuckled heartily. "Now, without further ado, we simply must carry on and save both worlds!"

"I am with you till the bitter end, my Rutile!" the Lucent Gems' Aquamarine proclaimed.

"Wait, what were we talking about?" the alternate Eyeball wondered, her mind having wandered to a moth that fluttered into the cave.

"Oh, your enthusiasm fills me with such delight." Holly Blue chuckled warmly.

"Whatever." Zuli rolled her eyes before pulling out her phone to look at.

"At long last, the Regime's day of reckoning may have finally come!" Emerald exclaimed triumphantly. "Oh, how I long to hear Steven's screams of agony as his empire falls, his allies are purged of life, and he loses any sort of will to li-"

"Hey, cut it with the theatrics, Shakespeare." Pyrope snarked with a mouthful of a hoagie. "Let me guess; you're gonna say life is a walking shadow next?"

"What are we standing around for? Don't we have a multiverse to save?" Demantoid asked.

"She's right; we're wasting time here!" Morganite agreed with Demantoid, inciting some chatter among the Lucent Gems.

"So, I just wanted to ask you something." White Topaz asked the alternate version of her former superior. "Is the Lucent Gems just you guys? I thought there would be many more soldiers under your command, just like my Black Rutile. Like, does Eduardo Suarez ring a bell? Bane Jones, Beckham Jordan, Lars Barriga, maybe even Cinnabar?"

"We are only the core of the resistance." Black Rutile confirmed dourly. "But alas, we have lost many a good soldier to the Regime over our long history. Many were killed in action, turned into prisoners of war, or brainwashed into becoming Steven's loyal servants." She then pulled out an old picture of herself posing with what White Topaz assumed to be her equivalent to Cinnabar. "I especially feel the loss of Cinnabar to this day. The two of us didn't see eye to eye a lot, but it always pained me to remember her sacrifice to save my life in the Battle of Empire City."

"You've been through a lot." Jasper said comfortingly, putting a hand on the heroic Rutile's shoulder. "It's a miracle you're so stable after all that loss."

"Oh, trust me, I have many ways to cope, like acting like a lovable buffoon, for example!" Black Rutile happily proclaimed.

"Oh yes, and we love you so much for that!" Cat's Eye said, literally swooning over her boss, much to the Rutile's annoyance.

"So, anything we can use to get to the Big Dipper?" Jasper asked. Black Rutile responded by gesturing towards a large spaceship in the near distance. "We call this the Servant. Some Black Pearls formerly used it under my command before they fell in combat. We shall reach the Big Dipper in a cinch with this vessel!"

"Awesome!" White Topaz exclaimed. "Hopefully, the Regime won't already be listening in on us!"

Back at the Crystal Regime's base of operations, preparations were being made to Steven's primary warship, formerly belonging to Pink Diamond, for the voyage to the Big Dipper. As Lord Steven gazed upon his mighty vessel, his unstable Garnet tapped him on the shoulder. "Excuse me, milord?" she asked Steven. "I need to speak with you for a moment."

"What do you need, Garnet?" Steven asked his toxically fused servant as Garnet took him away to talk in private.

"It's about our ranks." Garnet stoically declared, only to immediately switch from Sapphire to Ruby. "We have a squealing rat among us! She's been feeding information to the resistance; I've been spying on her for months now!"

"A spy?" Steven said. "Who? Who could it be?!"

"I think it might be Jasper, it has to be Jasper!" Garnet dramatically warned Steven as she resisted the urge to unfuse into Ruby and Sapphire. "She's finally had it with our abuse of her, and now she's striking back!"

"I should've known." Steven murmured to himself, thinking back to Jasper's torment under his subordinates.

"SWIRLIE TIME!" Lapis cackled sadistically while holding Lapis by the ankle over a massive whirlpool.

"No, wait, please don't dunk me!" Jasper begged to be spared, but her words fell on deaf ears before she was dropped into the whirlpool and sucked away.

"You sure this is safe?" Jasper asked meekly as she stood in front of a highly volatile plasma globe Peridot was experimenting on.

"Safe, not safe? It doesn't matter." Peridot said calmly while taking notes. When Jasper gently placed her orange hands on the globe, it caused an electric shock that would seem lethal to a normal human being, followed by the globe exploding in her face. "Huh, it wasn't safe after all."

"YOU THINK?!" Jasper shrieked angrily before suddenly poofing, the sudden explosion taking its toll on her physical form.

"Begin!" Pearl exclaimed in the middle of a training session, prompting a wrestling match between Jasper and Amethyst. Unfortunately for Jasper, it was completely one-sided in Amethyst's favor.

"NOOGIE, NOOGIE, NOOGIE!" Amethyst laughed as she gave Jasper a violent noogie before switching to lashing at Jasper with her whip.

"UNCLE, UNCLE!" Jasper screamed as she reached out for Pearl to end the match, but Pearl elected not to pay attention and read a magazine instead.

"Hm, Foster Kane is running against Arnold Clump for president." Pearl muttered while flipping through the pages of her tabloid.

"Please, Jasper, I need to be stable!" Garnet yelled to Jasper as she began to come apart in a rather horrifying fashion. "Please, fuse with me; I can't hold on any longer!"

"No, get away from me!" Jasper yelled and tried to escape. "Someone let me out; please let me out!"

"Join us, Jasper; make us feel whole!" Garnet moaned as she slowly split in two, the halves forming into her equivalent of Ruby and Sapphire before suddenly bursting into a cloud of smoke, leaving her components' gems lying on the floor in front of a traumatized Jasper.

"Men!" Lord Steven called out for his armed forces, clad in pink armor with rose sigils on their shoulders and carrying taser guns. "We have a traitorous Jasper among us. Find and eliminate her at once!"

"SIR, YES, SIR!" the troopers bellowed and marched away in search of Jasper.

"Thank you very much for your warnings, Garnet." Steven sighed with relief before turning to Garnet. "It's good that your toxic formation hasn't hampered your future vision."

"That is where you're wrong, my lord!" Garnet theatrically responded. "I saw a multitude of futures where the traitor could be anyone! It could be Pearl! It could be Amethyst! It could even be me!"

"Enough of this!" Lord Steven shut Garnet down. "I don't care how long it takes! Anyone who opposes me will be destroyed, and the mark of my dignity shall scar thy gem!"

"Another day, another eternity in this god-forbidden cell." Connie groaned quietly as she carved out a new tally mark on her prison cell wall. By her estimate, she's been trapped here for fifteen years since that faithful assassination mission disguised as allowing Steven to become her friend. Maybe in a different life, the two could've been an unstoppable team instead of on opposing sides of the war, perhaps something more. But no time to dwell on the past, Connie was instead wondering how she hadn't been executed by now, like what happened to her parents for their outcry against Lord Steven.

"Hey, hey, over here." Connie heard a voice call out, making her turn to discover the overcooked Jasper on the other side. "It's me; I'm here to break you out!"

"What?" Connie asked as she raced to face the Jasper. "This better not be some kind of trick by Steven."

"No, I'm being serious here." Jasper said as she pulled off a panel and manipulated some wires operating Connie's cell. "I'm on your side; I'm a mole in the Crystal Regime for the Lucent Gems, here to free you from this prison."

"Wait, I never knew about a mole!" Connie exclaimed. "Then again, I was trapped here for fifteen years, so what do I know?"

"The Gems all saw how abused I was, so they recruited me as a way of helping me get revenge." Jasper continued before finally letting Connie out of her prison for the first time in more than a decade. "By the way, you're welcome."

"Thank you." Connie sighed in relief, knowing that a friendly face had been here all along. "So, ready to take me back to base?"

"Yeah, we got a few new friends ready to help us stop Steven." Jasper replied. "One of them is even an alternate me! You gotta see this!"

"Wait, an alternate you?" Connie wondered before the alarms began going off, followed by Lord Steven's troops charging into the prison to corner the duo.

"FREEZE!" the soldiers boomed as they pointed their guns at Connie and Jasper.

"Jasper, under the orders of Lord Steven Universe, supreme ruler of the planet Earth and leader of the Crystal Regime, we now place you under arrest for your betrayal and sentence you to death!" the leader of the troops exclaimed. "How do you plead?"

"I don't know," Jasper replied while summoning her crash helmet. "how about you?"

Meanwhile, the Lucent Gems were preparing the Servant for its voyage to the Big Dipper. As the resistance was getting ready for what could possibly be their biggest mission yet, Jasper took some time to reflect on the status of this world and how one simple decision had changed everything.

"I still can't believe it, Paz, a world where Pink Diamond decided to conquer Earth instead of saving it." Jasper muttered. "The Pink Diamond of our world may have done some shady stuff, but I don't think world domination was ever one of them."

"Maybe the Diamonds were way worse to her here than ours were." White Topaz agreed. "Well, good thing they never went that far, huh?"

"Who knows?" Jasper shrugged. Just then, there was a knock at the stone door, followed by what she believed to be her voice on the other side.

"Hello, are you still there, Black Rutile?" Jasper's voice asked from outside. "It's me, your spy."

"Wait, I'm the spy?!" Jasper gasped as Black Rutile let her mole in with her fellow escapee.

"What a twist!" White Topaz gasped as well.

"Not that much of a twist." The parallel White Topaz snarked as the alternate Jasper and Connie entered the base.

"So, you must be the me of this world." Jasper said as she met with her alternate counterpart for the first time. "Aren't you a little skinny to be a Jasper?"

"No, I'm wonderful the way I am." The other Jasper said awkwardly, enamored with her mirror self's more muscular body. "Anyways, I'd like you to meet Connie, another rebellion member."

"I know a Connie in my world!" White Topaz exclaimed while Demantoid worked on building a prosthetic arm for Connie. "What's your story like compared to hers?"

"I never got the chance for a normal childhood under Steven's reign of terror," Connie replied morosely. "The moment my mother tried to speak out against the Crystal Regime, she and my dad were sentenced to death while Black Rutile raised me. I had gone on a few missions since then, until one faithful day."

Fifteen years prior, Connie was given a special mission by Black Rutile. Her objective was to lure Steven into a trap and pretend to befriend him until the time was right for her to assassinate him when he least expected it. Sitting down on the beach with some glasses and a book as part of her disguise, Connie waited patiently for Steven to appear as she was told he could be walking around any second now.

Just then, just as predicted, Steven left his beachside palace with a hover scooter by his side, ready to show it off to whoever may see him. "Some smooth ride, this craft is." Steven said to himself. "Gotta thank Peridot for souping this up for me. Five speeds, handbrakes, blue electric finish, and a tiger bell!" Steven turned to face Connie, who was pretending to be a little too engrossed in her book to notice, while Black Rutile and her forces lurked above with a boulder ready to crush Steven at a moment's notice.

"Come on, come on." Black Rutile muttered as she glared down at Steven continuing to try to get Connie's attention.

"Excuse me, but could you please turn your attention to my new ride?" Steven asked. "Your ruler demands it."

"Oh, sorry, I was busy reading Catcher in the Rye." Connie pretended to apologize when she finally noticed Steven. "Nice car you got there."

"It's a hover scooter, technically." Steven corrected the girl. "Haven't seen you around my glorious kingdom lately. What's your name?"

"My name's Connie, my lord." Connie introduced herself. "What brings you outside? Shouldn't you be ordering slaves around or building grand monuments to yourself?"

"No, I simply felt like talking with my subjects today." Steven answered. "So when I saw you outside my castle, I thought you needed someone to talk to."

"Just what I thought." Connie's docile expression turned into a smirk before she gave the signal. "NOW!" At the girl's orders, Black Rutile shoved the boulder off the cliff, and it fell towards Steven, but he readily summoned his shield and smashed it to pieces.

"What is the meaning of this?!" Steven yelled. "I thought you wanted to be my friend! Are you really working with the rebels?!"

"Yes, they're the only family I have left after you had my parents executed!" Connie replied angrily as Black Rutile, Emerald, and Aquamarine landed behind her. "We, the Lucent Gems, place you and your subordinates under arrest for your crimes against the universe! How do you plead?"

"Are you threatening me, human?" Steven asked as his soldiers gathered behind him.

"The senate shall decide your fate." Connie responded.

"I AM the senate!" Steven corrected his new friend-turned-foe.

"Not yet." Connie declared harshly, prompting Steven to summon his shield again.

"It's treason then." Steven snarled as he charged at Connie, and the two clashed. Though the battle was intense and Connie seemed to have the edge, some trickery courtesy of Steven allowed him to gain the upper hand and subdue her. The Lucent Gems were forced to make a tactical retreat, leaving Connie to be imprisoned for the next fifteen years.

"Heard you captured another rebel, sire." Pearl said to Steven later that day as he gazed at the sunset with a Cookie Cat beside him. "How she manipulated you into thinking she could be your friend."

"Typical humans." Steven scoffed at the notion. "They say they could be your friend only to stab you in the back when you least expect it. Hence why I prefer the company of my subjects rather than any lowly creatures like them."

"I do agree." Pearl smiled sadistically. "Humans lead such short, boring, insignificant lives, so they make up stories to feel like they're a part of something bigger. They want to blame all the world's problems on some single enemy they can fight, instead of a complex network of interrelated forces beyond anyone's control."

"Right as always, Pearl." Steven grinned back. "I knew there was a reason my mother kept you around."

As soon as Connie finished her story, the Lucent Gems, Jasper, and White Topaz rocketed on the Servant off of Earth, where they discovered the Crystal Regime's flagship, The Universe flying next to them.

"Of course, you two would join up with them!" the main Black Rutile said to her versions of White Topaz and Jasper on the viewscreen, before coming into contact with her good self for the first time. "And I suppose you must be me of this world, huh?"

"Look, there's even other us's too!" Aquamarine exclaimed as she appeared on the screen as well. "Ick, they're all rebels!"

"Wait, is that Emerald with them?" Holly Blue added. "And Demantoid and Pyrope too?!"

"Is that us?" the motherly counterpart of Holly Blue asked regarding her, Aquamarine, Eyeball, and Cat's Eye's doppelgangers. "Oh my, I didn't realize this other me could look so cruel."

"And I didn't realize I'd have a counterpart who's a complete wimp!" Holly Blue yelled. "But not to worry, we will steal the Seer to the Void, and we will conquer both worlds with the Regime's help!"

"Correction, I'm not helping you; you're helping me." Lord Steven proclaimed. "Oh, hello, Connie. I see you're readjusting to normal society nicely."

"We'll make you pay for this, Steven." Connie responded. "All engines, full power!" The Servant and The Universe began going even faster toward the Big Dipper, both sides having their own goals for the artifact. Their ships seemed equally matched in speed, durability, and other assorted weaponry; the Servant ultimately won the race, and the Lucent Gems reached the Big Dipper vault.

"The vault should be somewhere on this star!" White Topaz said as the heroes searched for the vault. "Jasper!"

"Yes?" the two Jaspers turned to White Topaz upon hearing their shared name.

"Not you, her!" White Topaz explained, pointing to the skinny Jasper.

"Oh yeah, if we need to find the vault, we need the secret password!" the alternate Jasper explained.

"So what is it, is it 'password'?" White Topaz asked. "Ooh, or maybe it's 12345!"

"No, it can't be!" the rebellious Black Rutile insisted. "It might be 'drowssap.' It's like password spelled backward!"

"Everyone be quiet! I think I know what it could be." Connie declared. "If every porkchop were perfect, we wouldn't have hot dogs!" Suddenly, a massive outline of a star began rising from the ground to reveal the hiding place of the Seer to the Void. "Awesome."

"Awesome indeed." Lord Steven boomed as he strolled onto the scene with the primary Black Rutile by his side. "Thank you all so much for leading me to the Seer. I let you go ahead so you could reveal its location to us."

"Of course, you'd pull something like that." Jasper scowled before she was struck in the back of her head by one of Steven's soldiers. "Hey, what's the big idea?! Someone help us!"

"Oh, we are so terribly sorry; we seem to be tied up at the moment." The alternate Aquamarine apologized as the Lucent Gems were rounded up for capture.

"What are you going to do to us?!" White Topaz asked as she and Jasper were brought before Black Rutile and Lord Steven. "If you're planning to shatter us, get it over with already!"

"Hey, don't give up like that, sweetie!" Jasper replied to White Topaz.

"No, you're simply far too useful to us to get rid of now." Lord Steven revealed. "We simply plan on sending you back to your world as a way of sending a message."

"What kind of message?" Jasper asked.

"That we're coming." Black Rutile smiled eerily.

"White Topaz hasn't reported back yet with her findings." Pearl muttered as she gazed at the portal in Black Rutile's house with Garnet and Amethyst in the prime universe. "You think something bad happened?"

"Well, duh, Pearl, they're in another universe!" Amethyst exclaimed. "Of course, they'd have no way of contacting us through normal means unless we had some kind of special communicator."

"Regardless, we need to keep hoping that things will turn out alright." Garnet nodded before her future vision began to prove otherwise. "Oh no, things won't turn out alright!" Just then, the Vortexxer activated, and Jasper and White Topaz were launched out of the portal. "We were worried for you two!"

"What did you see on the other side?" Pearl asked worriedly.

"Oh, you would not believe what universe we went to!" White Topaz cried. "It was like this creepy bizarro world where Steven was evil, and Black Rutile was good, and the Crystal Gems of that universe took over the Earth instead of saving it!"

"Wait, Black Rutile a good guy?" Amethyst raised an eyebrow in confusion. "Now I know it's a bizarro world!"

"Look, the point is, we tried to help this parallel version of the Rutile Rebels that were like a resistance against Steven," Jasper explained. "but things went south when we went out on a mission to find this other Seer to the Void, and now-"A massive explosion went off outside. "We're too late!"

Racing outside, the five Gems saw the other residents of Little Homeworld looking up in shock as Lord Steven's armada hovered over Little Homeworld, ships flying everywhere on Earth to signify that the invasion had begun.

"Guys, what are those?" Peridot nervously asked.

"Are we being invaded again?" Lapis added.

"What's even going on?!" Bismuth yelled.

"Okay, guys, this is gonna sound a little crazy." White Topaz began to explain everything to the B-team.

We have officially reached the endgame, everyone! Our heroes may be down, but they certainly aren't out. Will the Lucent Gems be the Crystal Gems' only hope of saving both worlds from Lord Steven's tyranny? How will the Gems react to their regime counterparts? And will a certain half-Gem be able to reunite with the Crystal Gems to help them? Find out on the final part of Two Sides of the Same Gem!

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yardtonki · 2 years

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Beryllium periodic table

It burns in nitrogen to form crystalline solid nitrides like Be 3N 2.Īll the metals of group 2 combine with halogen at a suitable temperature to form dihalides like BeCl 2 or MgCl 2. It also obtained heating metal with acetylene at around 400 ☌. It is formed by direct reaction with carbon at 1900 ☌. The carbide of Be has the chemical formula Be 2C. Carbides, nitrides, and halides of beryllium The hydroxide like Be(OH) 2 can be obtained by treating their monoxide with water or by adding alkali to an aqueous solution of the salts. Beryllium oxide is strongly basic in nature and formed by covalent bonding. It forms its monoxide (BeO) when heated to oxygen. Beryllium hydride is an amorphous white solid that decomposed above 250 ☌ giving hydrogen. It does not form any hydrides directly but BeH 2 may be obtained by reducing BeCl 2 with lithium hydride with LiAlH 4. The thermal stability of both metals sulfates is nearly the same.Ĭhemical compounds Hydrides, oxides, and hydroxide of beryllium.The oxides and hydroxides are amphoteric and the anhydrous halides of both metals are formed in dimeric compounds with metal-halogen-metal bridges.The standard electrode potentials of the two metals are equal (−1.7 V).Both the metal dissolves in aqueous alkali by evolving hydrogen.This fact suggests that beryllium and aluminum have similar physical and chemical properties. The charge by radius ratio for Be +2 is very high, greater than that of any cations except H + and B +3. It dissolves in aqueous mineral acids like hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and nitric acid to liberate hydrogen gas. We observed that beryllium is much less reactive than the other elements in the group due to its small size. The melting points of alkaline earth metals are considerably higher than that of alkali metals due to the variation of the crystal structure. These two electrons are always involved together in the formation of chemical bonding in chemistry. Therefore, Be nucleus contains 4 protons and 4 neutrons surrounded by four electron particles.Īll the elements Group-2 like beryllium, magnesium calcium, strontium, barium, and radium are characterized by two valence electrons in the outermost s-shell. The metal beryllium is produced by the reduction of BeF 2 with magnesium at 1300☌.īeryllium ( 4Be 8) has atomic number 4 and mass number 8.The precipitate reacts with NH 4HF 2 to form ammonium fluoberyllate and is heated at 900☌ to form BeF 2.The extract is precipitated as Be(OH) 2 by sodium hydroxide at a pH scale of 12.The roasted mass is leached with boiling water to form a sodium fluoberyllate solution.The mineral beryl was roasted with sodium fluoride and Na 2SiF 6 at 700 ☌ to 750 ☌ to form insoluble Na 3AlF 6 and soluble Na 2BeF 4.It is also found in pegmatite rocks and forms large beautiful crystalline solids that are used as gems like Emerald (green colour) or aquamarine (bluish-green colour). The element is readily accessible through the minerals like Beryl (Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18) and Phenacite (Be 2SiO 4). The small abundance of beryllium is due to the transmutation of the Be atom under the natural bombardment of protons. The concentration of beryllium is very low (2 to 6 ppm) on the earth’s crust. It is an s-block element that lies with magnesium and calcium. Berylliumīeryllium is placed in period 2 and group 2 of the periodic table. The first ionization energy is rather low than the second ionization energy of the beryllium atom. It shows dipositive oxidation number or state by the liberation or sharing of two valence electrons. It forms a hexagonal closed-packed crystal lattice (HCP). It was prepared independently by Wohler and Bussy in 1828 by the reduction of BeCl 3 with potassium. It was discovered from the mineral beryl in 1798 (Vauquelin) but its atomic weight was finalized much later by Mendeleev. It is the first member of alkaline earth metals with a very small size and very high effecting nuclear charge.

#Beryllium periodic table

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primetime-soaps · 3 years

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Andrew Stevens and Stephanie Dunnam of Emerald Point, N.A.S.

#Emerald Point NAS #Andrew Stevens #Stephanie Dunnam

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denver-carrington · 4 years

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Happy Birthday to Dynasty creator and executive producer Esther Shapiro, who turned 92 today. She’s pictured here with the cast of Emerald Point N.A.S., another show she created. From left to right: Esther, Dennis Weaver, Maud Adams, Jill St. John, Susan Dey, Stephanie Dunnam (who also played Karen Atkinson on Dynasty), Doran Clark, and Sela Ward.

#Dynasty #Esther Shapiro #Emerald Point NAS #Dennis Weaver #Maud Adams #Jill St. John #Susan Dey #Sela Ward #Stephanie Dunnam #Doran Clark

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