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oswlld's monthly wrap up: january
note: i am trying something a bit different this year, so bear with me as i figure out how i want to format this. i wanted to spend more time sharing what i consume, beyond what i rb, and put my thoughts in one place. these posts are okay to rb
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The Fifth Season, N.K. Jemisin [started 11/03, finished 01/23] This was originally a dnf from 2023 that i decided to pick up again. My entry point into her work was The City We Became and fell in love with her voice. With Fifth Season, however, I felt like I loved parts of the story but didn’t fall in love with the sum of the whole. I will go more into why in the tags because it will touch on spoilers (mildly!) I still gave it 4⭐️ in storygraph. — The Moth Presents: All These Wonders, Catherine Burns [started 01/05, finished 01/31] I bought this collection from Half Price so long ago, I’ve forgotten what drew me in. Probably because of the Neil Gaiman foreword. I had not heard of The Moth so I went into this blind. Some of the stories made me wish I heard it live and feel the story breathe and beat with the audience. 4.25⭐️ in storygraph.
Flavorful Origins, Netflix [started: 09/28, finished 01/04] I watched s1/s2 in 2023 at various pts of the fall/winter. Finally wrapped up s3 in January and caught up. Unsure if its a complete series or ongoing, but I do hope to return to the series in the future if they do upload more seasons. This series reminds me of the YT channel Liziqi, where they take one ingredient and unravel the techniques and related dishes by region. A great palate cleanser amongst all the other shows I typically gravitate towards. — Last Twilight, GMMTV on YT [started 11/10, finished 01/26] The only show I watched in real time, as it premiered week by week. If I solely focus on the January episodes, for the sake of this post, I can’t say I was happy with the way the final act was handled. If I look back on the whole of it, it’s still really special to me. In fact, there are episodes that still stand as the very best in television, THE BEST. Still licking the wounds inflicted by the finale, though. — Moving, Hulu [started 01/08, finished 01/30] This lured me in by process of dash osmosis, which is the very best brand of entry pt. I am O B S E S S E D with this show, I am singing its praises! It soothed the scars left by the show Heroes. Amongst all the action sequences, espionage, and high school drama is this huge heart beating loud and strong. Lee Mihyun, the way I love youuuuu, the character you are 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼 Guys, she saved January for me.
Chevalier, Hulu [watched on 01/14] The short runtime (well, short for the current landscape of cinema) did give me pause. I think some of the emotional beats could have been deepened if given 20 more min of his involvement in the rebellion. I think I wanted the betrayal to really cut me to the bone, but it felt like a papercut. — BlacKkKlansman [watched on 1/31] At this point, I would follow John David Washington’s career to the very end. I love his natural charisma. I want to see him go thru alllll the situations and wish this movie gave him a lot more room to breathe. Laura Harrier took me by surprise, portraying the BSU president Patrice. The story came to a very mild end and felt very tame, but the suspense held its own.
Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever), Noah Kahan [first time listening] I originally learned about him when I was in my Lizzy McAlpine hyperfixation last year and heard she was a feature in one of his songs. And then I discovered a duet Noah did with Hozier and knew I had to spend time this month to sit down and really digest his album. WHOA MAN, this is one of those formative moments when music perfectly aligns with my current state of being. Take that as you will. Current top 5: Come Over, Strawberry Wine, Northern Attitude, Halloween, Your Needs My Needs — Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 [relistening] what else is there to say, this is a mandatory yearly listen when it becomes below 0 outside. When I saw this show live, it was a January date as well so this relisten really got me spiralling. These two albums got me Feeling 🧍🏻♀️ on my walks.
Minecraft [game, on Switch] I got this game as a christmas gift and was where I spend most of my waking hours outside of work. I enjoyed watch MC streams on twitch and knew I would enjoy playing on my own. I get it now, I am soooooo late to this game. I think and dream Minecraft. My mountain house and harbor builds? Immaculate. They basic, but immaculate. Now I’m in my fishing era, esp when I have Stick Season playing in the background (nothing else mattered when the sun was rising and the song The View Between Villages played in the bg, it was a religious experience). — Lethal Company [game, on Twitch/YT] My entire month has been hopping from one stream to another, lobby after lobby. This game is so fun to watch and witness how all the mods evolved as time went on. I don’t think I myself would play the game myself, as I am a bit of a scaredy cat, but watching my fav groups play has been a highlight.
#oswlld 2024 wrap up#mine: edits#the fifth season#the moth presents#flavorful origins#last twilight#last twilight the series#moving kdrama#chevalier#blackkklansman#noah kahan#natasha pierre and the great comet of 1812#lethal company#minecraft#MILD SPOILERS REGARDING FIFTH SEASON:#last warning mmmmmmmmmm ok cont#one of my main draws in any media is a good ensemble cast of characters#so i really loved how the world was being told from what i had assumed was 3 pov's#when the name reveal dropped my heart was shattered#what i had thought was a people i grew to love it was a PERSON#i know it something i shouldnt nitpick on but still#what do you guys think of this monthly wrap up thing?#i rarely put my thoughts into writing so it's actually been cathartic and kinda scary to share this with you#feb and mar will be so packed as I will be catch up with some award season nominations
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And finally, to complete my yearly game posts, here's what I plan on playing in the year 2024:
1. Assemble With Care - a short little game I should be able to knock out in a few hours but I picked it up in a bundle and I have wanted to play it so I will try to knock it out this year.
2. I'm more than half way done with Baldur's Gate 3 but I likely will be playing it through January. I hope to finish it at least once before P3R.
3. Bloodborne - help.
4. Borderlands 2 - since I had such a blast playing Borderlands with my boyfriend this year, I'm looking forward to giving this game a second chance and hopefully enjoying it much more.
5. Borderlands 3 - a little less hopeful for this one, since I haven't heard much good about it, but might as well knock out the main franchise.
6. Boyfriend Dungeon - I just got this for Christmas and I'm excited for the concept of romancing my weapons :)
7. I'm also more than halfway through Catherine, so I also intend to finish that in the coming month.
8. Cat Museum - something cute and short I picked up on mega sale and want to make an effort to play this year.
9. The Coffin of Andy and Leyley - I actually have no idea what this game is about or if I'll like it but it was a gift so dammit I'll play it.
10. Dragon's Dogma 2 - Dragon's Dogma is easily in my top 10 games of all time, and I am SO hype for this game. The only downside is it's coming in March, and the first quarter of 2024 is pretty PACKED with games for me.
11. Etrian Odyssey - because I never finished it when I owned it on DS but I'm in my Atlus Games era rn so
12. Far: Lone Sails - I was drawn to this game for the art and it seems like a quick little experience of a game.
13. Final Fantasy 16 DLC - blanketing over the currently available DLC and the up and coming DLC.
14. Hades - a carry over from 2023's list but THIS WILL BE THE YEAR (maybe)
15. Haven - I don't think (?) this game is very long but it looks very heartwarming so I'm here for it this year.
16. Little Nightmares 2 - another fairly short game that I have no reason not to play, especially when I'm obsessed with the first one.
17. Little Nightmares 3 - I don't know what the release date is yet but like Borderlands let's try to close out a franchise!
18. Metaphor: ReFantazio - it doesn't even have a release date and I'm already excited about it.
21. Nier Automata - another carry over from 2023, but I have a good feeling about it this year.
19. NEO: The World Ends With You - I hear only good things about this game but I will be walking into it 98% blind.
20. Nightingale - Idk how much I'll actually play this game but my friend and I have been watching its development for years and we are READY
22. Nier Replicant - I watched a friend play some of this and it looked fun, and since I saw it was free on PS plus... why not.
23. Octopath Traveler - this is to feed my JRPG addiction but break up some of my Atlus obsession
24. Opus: Echo of Starsong - This was a gift like 2 years ago and I really want to play it through this year.
25. Persona 3 Reload - I ALREADY TOOK VACATION FOR IT IM SO READY 38 MORE DAYS
26. Persona 4 Arena - Because I think it's the only readily available Persona game I haven't played yet.
27. Sea of Stars - I'm more than half through this too, I stopped playing it to play Tactica so I'll be finishing this soon as well.
28. Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne - I put a fair amount of time into it this year, and I adore this game. I'm finishing it next year.
29. Shin Megami Tensei 5 - for real this year, I promise (🤞)
31. Undertale - why have I not played this? Why did it sit on my list last year untouched? Why did I install it and never play it? The world may never know.
30. Soul Hackers 2 - because again, I'm in my Atlus Games era and I bought it this year so time to play it.
32. Untitled Goose Game - for casual hijinks
I'm even more ambitious this year than last year and thats without knowing even half of whats to be released in 2024 sooo wish me luck.
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sukekiyo lives in numbers
Since I updated my sukekiyo spreadsheet a little bit, I figured, why not share some stats. All numbers are from August 23, 2022. The October 6 live at Zepp DiverCity wasn’t counted.
Lives
Total number of lives performed: 123
2013: 2
2014: 21
2015: 21
2016: 11
2017: 14
2018: 18
2019: 11
2020: 6
2021: 8
2022: 11
Live with most debuts:
April 28, 2014 at 恵比寿LIQUIDROOM: 11 songs
Longest live:
December 31, 2019 at Shibuya Veats: 30 songs
Songs
Total number of songs performed (excluding sessions etc.): 1903
2013: 10
2014: 354
2015: 263
2016: 175
2017: 177
2018: 308
2019: 187
2020: 114
2021: 138
2022: 177
Songs with the highest number of performances (top 3):
zephyr and vandal: 63
in all weathers: 62
aftermath: 58
Songs with the lowest number of performances (top 3, excluding instrumentals & covers):
論外な生き物として (Demo Ver.): 2
Scarlet and モザイク少女: 7
The Hole: 8
Song with the highest number of subsequent yearly performances:
斑人間: 9 years (2014 to 2022)
Song with the highest number of days since its last performance (excluding instrumentals & covers):
304号室 舌と夜: 1384 days (last performed on November 8, 2018)
Songs with the longest time between live debut and official release (top 3, not counting demo versions):
304号室 舌と夜: 733 days (April 28, 2014 to April 30, 2016)
触れさせる: 675 days (February 16, 2020 to December 22, 2021)
夢見ドロ: Between 611 and 641 days (January 28, 2021 to sometime in October 2022)
It should be noted that sukekiyo performed a new song that might have been 夢見ドロ in February of 2020. If it’s indeed the same song, 夢見ドロ would befirst place with 958 to 988 days, depending on the day AMOR will be released in October.
It should also be noted that once Valentina and Sesshoku get a proper release, they will take first place. Both are currently at 966 days since their live debut with no proper release in sight.
Songs with the longest time between official release and live debut (top 3, not counting demo versions):
純朴、無垢であろうが and 首吊り遊具: 198 days (June 21, 2017 to January 5, 2018)
ガーベラ: 35 days (November 22, 2017 to December 27, 2017)
アナタヨリウエ: 11 days (May 24, 2019 to June 4, 2019)
Places
Region with the most lives:
Kanto: 55 lives
Venue with the most lives:
Kyoto Gekijo (formerly Kyoto Theater 1200): 13 lives
Other:
sukekiyo has never performed on Hokkaido and Shikoku
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End of 2022 Book Stats
Because I like crunching numbers and I think some of you might be interested? Maybe I’m just flattering myself…
Yearly total: 147 + 2
rereads
DNFs: 4
Queer books: 52 (35%)
Authors of colour: 31 (21%)
Books by women: 88 (60%)
Books by nonbinary/genderqueer folk: 9 (6%)
Canadian authors: 15 (10%)
Off the TBR shelves: 30 (20%)
Compared to my 2021 stats, my percentages of queer books (subject matter and/or author), nonbinary authors, and authors of colour are holding roughly steady. My female and Canadian authors percentages are down. I also always try to set a goal for reading more classics and poetry. This year I read 9 (6%) and last year I was at 6 (3.7%). Success!
At the start of the year, I posted 22 reading goals for the year. I read all but one book off the list (Night Watch by Sarah Waters)! I also wanted to read at least one book off my TBR shelves per month (done) and increase my percentage of authors of colour from 22% (not done, basically holding steady). I was also hoping to have read more Canadian authors than I did, but at the same time, so much Canadian fiction just does not grab my interest.
Top Fiction (Not ranked)
Persuasion - Jane Austen
Babel - R.F. Kuang
The Mummy! - Jane Webb
A Strange and Stubborn Endurance - Foz Meadows
Semiosis - Sue Burke
Top Non-Fiction (Not ranked)
Hasidic Tales of the Holocaust - Yaffa Eliach
Highway of Tears - Jessica McDiarmid
1491 - Charles Mann
The Emperor of Scent - Chandler Burr
Let’s Do It! - Bob Stanley
Longest book
: The Fabliaux, translated by Nathaniel Durbin
Best queer book: A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows
Most Impressed By:
The Emperor of Scent - Chandler Burr
Katzenjammer - Francesca Zappia
The Escapement - Lavie Tidhar
The Wolf Den - Elodie Harper
Hasidic Tales of the Holocaust - Yaffa Eliach
Hot Moon - Alan Smale
Biggest Disappointments:
High Times in the Low Parliament - Kelly Robson
Pride, Prejudice and Peril - Katie Oliver
Attrib. and other Stories - Eley Williams
The Monsters We Defy - Leslye Penelope
Epically Earnest - Molly Horan
Did I beat 2021? No.
Did I beat my Best Year Ever? No. That would be 2021.
Did I read more classics? Yes!
Did I read more Canadians? No.
Did I whittle my TBR shelves down any? No. I hauled 102 books, most of which were gifts, free copies from publishers, or hand-me-downs, and I read 30. This gives me a net gain of 72 books. There are also 29 ARCs on my floor. This is, as I’m fond of saying, fine and not at all worrying.
Was it a good reading year? It was fine? I read a lot of good books that weren’t particularly memorable, and a lot of okay books that barely were. And I kind of burned out halfway through the year and had to slow my pace to keep my interest in reading going.
Breakdowns by Month
January February March April May June July August September October November December
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These Are The Top 10 Biggest Airports In The United States
Before you prepare for your flights from USA to Amritsar on Flyopedia, it would be prudent for you to know about which airports are the largest in all of the United States of America. You need to sort out which airports you need to try and which ones to avoid.
Many travelers usually avoid the busiest airports because they are too crowded for comfortable travel, but that is not necessarily the case with the largest airports. So why not go ahead and check out the redeeming features of the biggest airports in the United States before planning your journey?
Top 10 Biggest Airports In The United States
These are the top 10 biggest airports in the USA based on their size in kilometres.
Denver International Airport, Colorado (DEN)
Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport, Texas (DFW)
Orlando International Airport, Florida (MCO)
Washington (Dulles) International Airport, Washington, D.C. (IAD)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX (IAH)
Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah (SLC)
O’Hare International Airport, Chicago (ORD)
San Francisco International Airport, California (SFO)
John F Kennedy Airport, New York City (JFK)
Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Michigan (DTW)
The details of these airports are given as follows.
Denver International Airport, Colorado (DEN)
Area Covered In Kilometers
135.69 square kilometers (approximately 52 and half miles)
Gates And Terminals
It has 6 runways, 89 gates and 2 terminals.
Other Information
It is considered one of the best airports for travel but also one of the worst because of challenges passengers face like overcrowding and navigation issues.
Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport, Texas (DFW)
Area Covered In Kilometers
70 square kilometers (27 square miles)
Gates And Terminals
It has 5 terminals and 191 gates.
Other Information
It serves about 70 million people every year, making it one of the busiest airports in the world.
Orlando International Airport, Florida (MCO)
Area Covered In Kilometers
54 square kilometers (21 square feet of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 129 gates, 2 terminals and 4 concourses.
Other Information
It is one of the best airports serving approximately 50 million people every year, and provides transportation services so that passengers can visit Disney World.
Washington (Dulles) International Airport, Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Area Covered In Kilometers
53 square kilometers (20 square feet of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 3 terminals and 113 gates.
Other Information
It handles 22 million people yearly.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX (IAH)
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Area Covered In Kilometers
40 square kilometers (15 square miles of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 5 terminals and 161 gates.
Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah (SLC)
Area Covered In Kilometers
31 square kilometers (12 square miles of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 2 terminals, 5 concourses and 83 gates.
Also Read: Guide to the Largest Airports of the USA
O’Hare International Airport, Chicago (ORD)
Area Covered In Kilometers
31 square kilometers (12 square miles of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 4 terminals, 8 runways and 191 gates.
San Francisco International Airport, California (SFO)
Area Covered In Kilometers
21.07 square kilometers (8.5 square miles of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 4 terminals and 115 gates.
John F Kennedy Airport, New York City (JFK)
Area Covered In Kilometers
21 square kilometres (8.1 square miles of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 6 terminals and 131 gates.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Michigan (DTW)
Area Covered In Kilometers
19.6 square kilometres (4,850 acres of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 2 terminals and 6 runways.
Now all you need to do is get direct flights to Kolkata from USA on Flyopedia and enjoy the journey!
Also Read: These Are The Busiest Airports In The United States Of America By Ranking
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2023 Movie Odyssey
I keep submitting this later and later! Anyways, as is tradition on this blog, this is the complete list of films I saw for the first time in their entirety over the last calendar year. They are listed in the order of completion and with a respective rating out of ten from me. Each rating (my ratings system and eligibility rules are explained here - which I really need to update) is based on my personal imdb rating. All half-points are rounded down.
Mid-late January was mostly virtual viewing for the Sundance Film Festival. March was defined almost entirely by my blog’s annual 31 Days of Oscar marathon (in which I limit myself to watching films nominated for an Academy Award or Honorary Academy Award winning films). May was entirely dedicated to viewing submissions for Viet Film Fest - which contributed heavily to the amount of short films (in somewhat-related news, I have finally completed viewing of the entire original Popeye short film series, an endeavor that took several years).
For the first time since I started taking records in 2012, I recorded not a single 10/10 rating.
In sum, I saw 226 films that were new to me in 2021 (up from 207 in 2022). 111 of those were features (films defined as forty-one minutes or longer, a record low since I've been keeping records); 115 were short films (forty minutes or shorter; a record and the first time short films surpassed features).
For the second straight year running, I failed on my yearly objective to watch more pre-1980 films than 1980 and after - this is to ensure that I my viewing habits are well-rounded, chronologically. Among features, I saw thirteen more features released 1980 and after. Adding both features and shorts, the deficit was fifty (a record, up from last year's count of nineteen).
What follows is the entire list of the 2023 Movie Odyssey:
JANUARY (asterisk denotes Sundance Film Festival)
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022) – 8.5/10
Beaus Will Be Beaus (1955 short) – 6/10
Heathers (1988) – 7/10
My Father’s Dragon (2022) – 6.5/10
Gift of Gag (1955 short) – 6/10
I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) – 8/10
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) – 7/10
Don’t Bother to Knock (1952) – 7/10
My Friend Flicka (1943) – 6/10
Fellini Satyricon (1969, Italy) – 6/10
The Family Circus (2022 short)* – 6.5/10
Weapons and Their Names (2022 short)* – 6/10
The Flying Sailor (2022 short, Canada)* – 8/10
Thriving: A Disassociated Reverie (2023 short)* – 6/10
Tender (2022 short)* – 5/10
Sèt Lam (2022 short, France/Réunion)* – 7.5/10
Shortcomings (2023)* – 7/10
The Accidental Getaway Driver (2023)* – 7.5/10
Pianoforte (2023, Poland)* – 6/10
Shayda (2023, Australia)* – 7.5/10
The Stroll (2023)* – 8/10
The Eternal Memory (2023, Chile)* – 6/10
Triangle of Sadness (2022) – 5/10
FEBRUARY
The Bachelor Father (1931) – 6/10
Women Talking (2022) – 8/10
Lured (1947) – 7/10
The Omega Man (1971) – 5.5/10
Beverly of Graustark (1926) – 7/10
All Quiet on the Western Front (2022, Germany) – 6/10
Living (2022) – 8/10
Something Good – Negro Kiss (1898 short) – 7/10
Beauty’s Worth (1922) – 6.5/10
The Fabulous Senorita (1952) – 5/10
Êsse Mundo é Meu (This World is Mine) (1964, Brazil) – 7.5/10
That Man of Mine (1946) – 6/10
How Do You Measure a Year? (2021 short) – 6/10
The Elephant Whisperers (2022 short, India) – 7.5/10
Stranger at the Gate (2022 short) – 6/10
Haulout (2022 short, Russia/United Kingdom) – 7.5/10
The Martha Mitchell Effect (2022 short) – 7/10
Top Gun (1986) – 6/10
The Ring (1952) – 7/10
Ivalu (2023 short, Denmark) – 6/10
Night Ride (2020 short, Norway) – 6/10
Le pupille (2022 short, Italy) – 8/10
The Red Suitcase (2022 short, Luxembourg) – 8.5/10
An Irish Goodbye (2022 short) – 8.5/10
Curly Top (1935) – 7/10
MARCH (31 Days of Oscar) (double asterisks mark exceptions)
Tár (2022) – 8.5/10
Wee Willie Winkie (1937) – 7/10
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) – 7/10
An Ostrich Told Me the World is Fake and I Think I Believe It (2021 short) – 8/10
Ice Merchants (2022 short, Portugal) – 9/10
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022 short) – 6/10
My Year of Dicks (2022 short) – 8/10
The Sea Beast (2022) – 7.5/10
Fire of Love (2022) – 7/10
The Whale (2022) – 6/10
The Quiet Girl (2022, Ireland) – 7/10
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021) – 6/10
Block-Heads (1938) – 7.5/10
A Haul in One (1956 short)** – 6/10
Nearlyweds (1957 short)** – 6/10
The Crystal Brawl (1957 short)** – 5/10
Patriotic Popeye (1957 short)** – 6/10
Murder on the Orient Express (1974) – 6.5/10
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) – 8.5/10
APRIL (WB100) (pound/sharp sign denotes exceptions)
Hollywood Steps Out (1941 short) – 7/10
Buccaneer Bunny (1948 short) – 7/10
Clash of the Wolves (1925) – 7/10
The Sea Wolf (1941) – 7.5/10
Yankee Doodle Daffy (1943 short) – 6/10
This is the Army (1943) – 5.5/10
Suzume (2022, Japan)# – 7.5/10
A Lion is in the Streets (1953) – 5/10
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) – 7/10
The Strawberry Blonde (1941) – 7.5/10
MAY (all are VFF submissions)
House Rules (2022 short) – 7.5/10
The Bonsai Master (2023 short) – 6.5/10
Oink (2022 short) – 7/10
Refuge After War (2023) – 7/10
Kim-Ly and the Bottled Up Emotions (2022 short) – 6/10
What We Don’t Talk About (2023 short) – 6/10
(Phục Sinh)(Resurrection) (2022 short, Vietnam) – 7/10
Family (2022 short, Hungary) – experimental film; no rating provided
Ngày Mai (Tomorrow) (2023 short, Germany) – 7.5/10
In Living Memory (2022 short) – 8/10
Still Queer (2023 short) – experimental film; no rating provided
Polite Society (2023) – 7.5/10
On the Edge (2022 short, Vietnam) – 6/10
Supermarket Affairs (2022 short) – 8/10
Ma’s Kitchen (2022 short) – 5/10
Je Suis Là (I Am Here) (2022 short, France) – 6.5/10
Jackfruit (2021 short, Germany) – 8/10
The Resting Place: Nơi An Nghỉ (2022 short) – 5.5/10
Trốn Tìm Về (Homeseek) (2022 short, Vietnam) – 6/10
Jheff Wick (2023 short) – 6/10
Echo 8 (2023) – 5/10
For Tomorrow (2023, Canada) – 6/10
Cat Daddies (2022) – 6/10
Hex the Patriarchy (2023 short) – 6/10
Love, Dad (2021 short, Czech Republic) – 8.5/10
Match Point (2023 short) – 6/10
Porcelain (2023 short, Australia) – 7/10
Ripen (Trưởng Thành) (2023 short, Canada) – 6/10
La Cosecha (The Harvest) (2023 short) – 7.5/10
Hoang the Paper Boy (2023 short) – 5/10
The Ride (2023 short) – 6/10
Dawn of Skates (2023 short) – 7/10
Sleepless in Saigon (2023 short) – 5/10
Glow (2023 short, Germany) – experimental film; no rating provided
Little Parrot (2022 short, Germany) – 6/10
Tanh (2023 short, Vietnam) – 5/10
The Resemblance (2022 short) – 7/10
Astonishing Little Feet (2023 short) – 7/10
Breathe (2023 short) – 6/10
303.77 (2022 short, Vietnam) – 5/10
Bột (Powder) (2023 short, Vietnam) – 6/10
You Could Destroy Me But I’ll Still Be Here (2022 short, Canada) – experimental film; no rating provided
Her Name is Like a Sigh (2023 short) – 7/10
Mười: Lời nguyền trở lại (Muoi: The Curse Returns) (2022, Vietnam) – 3/10
Trails (2019 short) – experimental film; no rating provided
Conversations at the Register (2022 short) – 7/10
Good Chips (2023 short) – 7.5/10
Flowing Home (2021 short, Canada) – 8/10
Love, Mai (2023 short) – 7/10
Video Funeral (2023 short) – 7/10
The Waves Now Calm (2021 short, Malaysia) – 7.5/10
Object of Desire (2023 short) – 7/10
Think of Something Beautiful (2023 short, Germany) – 7/10
Heaven is in Space (2023 short) – 6/10
I Want You to Live (2023 short) – 6/10
Golden Seams of Love (2022 short) – 7.5/10
Hyphen (2023 short) – 6.5/10
Pipe Dreams (2023 short) – 7/10
39 (2022 short, Spain) – 7/10
Hao Are You (2023, Germany) – 7.5/10
Angels (2023, Vietnam) – 8/10
Our Blossom (2022, Hungary) – 5/10
Trời Sáng Rồi, Ta Ngủ Đi Thôi (Good Morning and Good Night)(2019, Vietnam) – 6.5/10
Trạng Tí (2022, Vietnam) – 4.5/10
Mekong Apocalypse (2023, Canada) – 3/10
Qua Bển Làm Chi (My Nail Guy) (2023, Vietnam) – 5/10
Tro tàn rực rỡ (Glorious Ashes) (2022, Vietnam) – 7/10
JUNE
High and Dizzy (1920 short) – 6.5/10
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023) – 8/10
Billy Blazes, Esq. (1919 short) – 6/10
Ask Father (1919 short) – 7/10
Sparkle (1976) – 5/10
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) – 9/10
The Last Command (1928) – 8.5/10
King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963, Japan) – 4.5/10
Gentleman Jim (1942) – 8/10
Fallen Angels (1995, Hong Kong) – 6/10
Past Lives (2023) – 9/10
Land of the Pharaohs (1955) – 5/10
JULY
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) – 6/10
Black Legion (1937) – 7/10
Scarecrow (1973) – 7.5/10
Barbarella (1968) – 4/10
In Which We Serve (1942) – 7/10
The Tarnished Angels (1957) – 5.5/10
AUGUST
Assault and Flattery (1956 short) – 5/10
Hill-billing and Cooing (1956 short) – 7/10
Popeye for President (1956 short) – 6/10
Treasure Island (1973) – 3/10
The Black Shield of Falworth (1954) – 6/10
Out to Punch (1956 short) – 7/10
Batman (1989) – 7/10
Barbie (2023) – 7.5/10
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) – 7/10
Insect to Injury (1956 short) – 6/10
Oppenheimer (2023) – 8.5/10
Parlez Vous Woo (1956 short) – 6/10
How to Swim (1942 short) – 7/10
The Color Purple (1985) – 8.5/10
Let’s Sing a Song About the Moonlight (1948 short) – 6/10
Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962) – 6/10
House of Wax (1953) – 8/10
Blue Beetle (2023) – 6/10
SEPTEMBER
Happy Together (1997, Hong Kong) – 7/10
Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia (2022, France) – 8/10
The Old Mill Pond (1936 short) – 5/10
Trolley Troubles (1927 short) – 7.5/10
Pluto Junior (1942 short) – 6/10
Nimona (2023) – 6/10
A Haunting in Venice (2023) – 6/10
The Creator (2023) – 6.5/10
OCTOBER
Trick or Treat (1952 short) – 7/10
Alice’s Wonderland (1923 short) – 7/10
Once Upon a Studio (2023 short) – 7/10
So You Want to Hold Your Wife (1947 short) – 7/10
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) – 9.5/10
The Last of the Line (1914 short) – 8/10
Hare and Hyde (1955 short) – 7/10
The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) – 7/10
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966) – 7/10
Witchfinder General (1968) – 7/10
NOVEMBER
The Grasshopper and the Ants (1934 short) – 6/10
Fanfan la Tulipe (1952, France) – 8/10
How to Fish (1942 short) – 7/10
The Island at the Top of the World (1974) – 6.5/10
Sun Valley Serenade (1941) – 7/10
The Oath of the Sword (1914 short) – 8/10
The Las Vegas Story (1952) – 6/10
Anatomy of a Fall (2023, France) – 9/10
The Great Impostor (1960) – 6/10
The Holdovers (2023) – 8/10
That Darn Cat! (1965) – 6/10
Wish (2023) – 4/10
Đất rừng phương Nam (Song of the South) (2023, Vietnam) – 6.5/10
Barsaat (1949, India) – 7/10
DECEMBER
Carmen Jones (1954) – 7.5/10
Godzilla Minus One (2023, Japan) – 8/10
The Small One (1978 short) – 6/10
Society Dog Show (1939 short) – 7/10
The Wise Little Hen (1934 short) – 7/10
The Boy and the Heron (2023, Japan) – 7.5/10
The Goddess of Spring (1934 short) – 8/10
Maestro (2023) – 7/10
One Magic Christmas (1985) – 6/10
The Cheaters (1945) – 7/10
Don’s Fountain of Youth (1953 short) – 6/10
American Fiction (2023) – 7.5/10
The Pups’ Christmas (1936 short) – 6/10
Tevya (1939) – 7/10
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Most Commonly Asked Questions For A Campus France Interview
Introduction
France - the 4th most popular study destination for international students - is known for its multicultural ground, gastronomy, rooted architecture, and thriving student life. France is scenic, encouraging thousands of students worldwide to experience it.
More than 350,000 students around the globe annually choose France to study and gain a cultural perspective. France allows students to explore and get exposure to its diversity, build relationships, and expand their horizons to grow as individuals.
Going abroad to study is a critical decision for students. Therefore, the France government institute conducts an interview called Campus France interview to ensure that the decision made is right - on the basis of this interview, they decide whether a student is eligible for it or not.
This is a guide for all the students willing to study in France, but are not aware of the campus France interview process and how to pass it. We’ll help you with some common campus France interview questions and answers that can be most possibly asked.
Get ready to crack the interview and shape your future!
Study in France: 2023-24 Guide
France is a popular destination for international students, for a good reason. France has some top universities, research program centers, and business schools under its education system. Adding to that, France has over 3,500 universities and colleges out of which, 10 are globally top-ranked universities that offer affordable tuition fees, scholarship opportunities, and quality education.
Apart from its quality education system, France provides healthcare benefits to international students. With the exciting student life, France allows students to work up to 964 hours yearly with Euro 10 to Euro 12 earnings per hour.
Recent trends show that the Indian students’ demand to study in France is increasing over the last three years. Making it easy for Indian students, France has planned to establish International classes in French universities and colleges, especially for Indian students. In this class, french programs will be taught in English so that Indian students can easily transfer to French universities. This is to achieve its goal of calling 30,000 Indian students by 2030.
France will now also offer a five-year Schengen visa to Indian students who have completed their higher education or at least one semester in France to travel freely within the Schengen area including 26 European countries.
France has the world’s 5th largest economy, hence 31 of the world’s 500 most powerful companies belong to it. France attracts students with its broad range of programs in MBA, Engineering, Film Studies, Fashion, Design, and Media.
Introduction to Campus France Interview
The Campus France Interview is one mandatory process that students must succeed in to study in France. Campus France Interview is conducted by the Campus France advisor. It is a government institute working under the Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
This interview is to ensure that the student is eligible to study a particular course in France. This is one kind of decisive step for students aspiring to study in France.
The interview could be conducted online or in person. A student will be required to bring all the documents they are necessarily asked for. The interview is important to get your France Student Visa, as you will be convincing the panel of your reasons to study abroad.
Remember, the panelists are not there to reject candidates but are looking for the perfect match of student to fit their eligibility criteria. Students must make sure to meet their high standards for the hosted country.
Campus France Interview is distinct from your visa application procedure. It is not in charge of your visa and can’t be responsible for the visa’s refusal or success.
The interview only aims to determine the educational project of the student and pre-check their profile. Other than your educational file, everything else will be assessed only at the visa center.
It is also a fact that succeeding in this interview can clear your way to get a France Student visa, therefore a student must prepare him/herself to pass the interview.
For more information : Most Commonly Asked Questions For A Campus France Interview
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The listed below is an excerpt from a current edition of Bitcoin Magazine Pro, Bitcoin Magazine's premium markets newsletter. To be amongst the very first to get these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis directly to your inbox, subscribe now Liquidity Is In The Driver Seat By far, among the most crucial consider any market is liquidity-- which can be specified in several methods. In this piece, we cover some methods to think of international liquidity and how it affects bitcoin. One top-level view of liquidity is that of reserve banks' balance sheets. As reserve banks have actually ended up being the minimal purchaser of their own sovereign financial obligations, mortgage-backed securities and other monetary instruments, this has actually provided the marketplace with more liquidity to purchase properties even more up the threat curve. A seller of federal government bonds is a purchaser of a various property. When the system has more reserves, cash, capital, and so on (nevertheless one wishes to explain it), they need to go someplace. In lots of manner ins which has actually caused among the biggest increases in property appraisals internationally over the last 12 years, accompanying the brand-new age of quantitative easing and financial obligation money making experiments. Reserve bank balance sheets throughout the United States, China, Japan and the European Union reached over $31 trillion previously this year, which is almost 10 X from the levels back in2003 This was currently a growing pattern for years, however the 2020 financial and financial policies took balance sheets to record levels in a time of international crisis. Since previously this year, we've seen a peak in reserve bank properties and a worldwide effort to unwind these balance sheets. The peak in the S&P 500 index was simply 2 months prior to all of the quantitative tightening up (QT) efforts we're enjoying play out today. Not the only aspect that drives cost and appraisals in the market, bitcoin's cost and cycle has actually been impacted in the very same method. The yearly rate-of-change peak in significant reserve banks' properties took place simply weeks prior to bitcoin's very first push to brand-new all-time highs around $60,000, back in March2021 Whether it's the direct effect and impact of reserve banks or the marketplace's understanding of that effect, it's been a clear macro driving force of all markets over the last 18 months. There is an international effort to unwind reserve bank balance sheets At a market cap of simply portions of international wealth, bitcoin has actually dealt with the liquidity steamroller that's hammered every other market worldwide. If we utilize the structure that bitcoin is a liquidity sponge (more so than other properties)-- taking in all of the excess financial supply and liquidity in the system in times of crisis growth-- then the substantial contraction of liquidity will cut the other method. Combined with bitcoin's inelastic illiquid supply profile of 77.15% with a large variety of HODLers of last hope, the unfavorable effect on cost is amplified a lot more than other properties. One of the prospective motorists of liquidity in the market is the quantity of cash in the system, determined as international M2 in USD terms. M2 cash supply consists of money, examining deposits, cost savings deposits and other liquid kinds of currency. Both cyclical growths in worldwide M2 supply have actually taken place throughout the growths of international reserve bank properties and growths of bitcoin cycles. We see bitcoin as a financial inflation hedge (or liquidity hedge) instead of one versus a "CPI" (or cost) inflation hedge. Monetary debasement, more systems in the system in time, has actually driven lots of possession classes greater. Bitcoin is by far the best-designed property in our view and one of the best-performing possessions to neutralize the future pattern of continuous financial debasement, cash supply growth and main bank property growth.
It's uncertain for how long a material decrease in the Fed's balance sheet can really last. We've just seen an approximate 2% decrease from a $ 8.96 trillion balance sheet issue at its peak. Ultimately, we see the balance sheet broadening as the only choice to keep the whole financial system afloat, however up until now, the marketplace has actually undervalued how far the Fed has actually wanted to go. The absence of feasible financial policy alternatives and the inevitability of this continuous balance sheet growth is among the greatest cases for bitcoin's long-run success. What else can reserve banks and financial policy makers carry out in future times of economic downturn and crisis? Relevant Past Articles: 10/ 7/22 - Not Your Average Recession: Unwinding The Largest Financial Bubble In History 8/2/22 - July Month Report: Long Live Macro 2/18/22 - Higher Volatility And Less Liquidity
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2019 - Personal Top 10 Horror/Halloween Favorites From The Last 31 Years
#Horror#Filmedit#Horroredit#Brightburn#Color Out Of Space#The Dead Don't Die#Doctor Sleep#IT Chapter Two#The Lighthouse#Midsommar#Saint Maud#Satanic Panic#Us#CHB#2019#Yearly Top 10 From The Last 31 Years#Flashing Gif
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My 2021 Year in Reading at GoodReads
32 books. 8,582 pages.
16 Fiction. 16 NonFiction.
16 Female Authors. 16 Male.
7 Print. 25 Digital.
24 Library Digital.
*2020
33 books. 8,029 pages. 14 Fiction. 19 NonFiction.
16 Female Authors. 17 Male. 14 Print. 19 Digital.
18 Library Digital.
*2019
46 books/14,455 pages. 17 Fiction. 29 NonFiction.
20 Female Authors. 26 Male. 22 Print. 24 Digital.
21 Library Digital.
*2018
52 books/12,504 pages. 20 Fiction. 32 NonFiction.
30 Print. 22 Digital. 21 Female Authors. 31 Male.
18 Library Digital.
*2017
47 books/15,472 pages. 18 Fiction. 29 NonFiction.
19 Print. 28 Digital. 16 Female. 31 Male.
25 Library Digital.
*2016
50 books/18,944 pages. 22 Fiction/28 NonFiction.
18 Print/32 Digital. 15 Female/35 Male.
27 Library Digital.
*2015
44 books/14,765 pages. 25 Fiction/19 NonFiction.
30 Print/14 Digital. 10 Female/34 Male.
7 Library Digital.
*2014
39 books/14,316 pages. 18 Fiction/21 NonFiction.
20 Print/19 Digital. 14 Female/25 Male.
12 Library Digital.
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This year I read 32 books, which was below my yearly average and my set goal for the year in reading challenge. But considering my new life (post 2hr commute and with 2 children and much more reading for work), above 30 books is going to be my new PAR, like getting more than 100 in bowling. I’m happy with it.
I read one less book (thanks Ulysses) but more pages (thanks Ulysses) than 2020.
This is the first year that I actually reached a balance, reading exactly the same number of female and male authors. And exactly as many fiction as nonfiction!
Turns out I didn’t pay for a single digital (ebook) read all year actually... they all came from the Library, NetGalley, or Prime. That’s been a goal for awhile now as well... if I want a book I’m buying it in print (to own it) or I’ll wait for the library hold.
Continuing my trends, I read mostly new (frontlist) books this year - published over the last two years, except for a handful. There’s so many amazing new books that I’m just trying to keep up. And as usual, all my favorite fiction is from female writers.
If any book ever catches your interest, I hope you follow through in finding a way to acquire and read it - check out my reviews (I write a review for every book I read) and let me know what you’re reading these days. Read on!
My top 3 reads from 2021:
Favorite Fiction:
Such A Fun Age
Laserwriter II
No One Is Talking About This
Favorite NonFiction:
Gone to the Woods
Why Fish Don’t Exist
Fulfillment
Honorable Mentions:
How Lucky
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous
The Smash-Up
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Meet the New Yorkers Who Say They’ve Given Up on the Subways
by Jose Martinez, March 1, 2021
Florin Petrisor swapped the No. 7 train for an electric scooter and never looked back.
Claire McLeveighn started walking to work and hasn’t been on the subway since last March.
Isaac Himmelman began the pandemic without a bike or a car but now he’s “the proud owner of both.”
They are among the millions of New Yorkers who once rode the subway daily, but who, one year into the pandemic, have found other ways to get around — while largely staying away from the transit system.
“It’s the freedom of riding the scooter wherever I want, at any time and it’s much more reliable,” said Petrisor, 40, a dog walker who commutes between Queens and Manhattan on an electric scooter he bought last March for $1,200. “This is how I look at it: I used to buy the unlimited MetroCard every month, but with this scooter, I have gotten my money’s worth and then some in 10 months.”
MTA data shows subway ridership stayed north of five million on weekdays throughout the first week of March 2020 as COVID-19 began to climb. As late as March 6 — five days after the first confirmed coronavirus case in the city emerged — there were 5.2 million daily trips.
But it marked a fleeting ridership peak that, within weeks, would crumble by more than 90% as the pandemic took hold and the subway system turned into what one commuter described last April as “an underground ghost town.”
While ridership has rebounded to nearly 1.8 million trips a day — or about 30% of what it was prior to the pandemic — the MTA is still trying to win back straphangers who have continued to stay away from the subway in large numbers.
The collapse in ridership has also forced the transit agency to repeatedly seek billions of dollars in emergency federal aid as officials call for more police amid a disturbing spate of crimes in a less-trafficked system.
Business leaders say the return of safe and efficient subways is crucial to the city’s economic recovery, and hailed the recent restoration of overnight service to all but two hours daily as a good sign.
Meanwhile, some transportation advocates say there’s a bigger opportunity to transform how New Yorkers get around: On Monday, Transportation Alternatives released a report calling for 25% of city car space to be dedicated to use by people by 2025.
‘Everything Changed’
Asked how the subway can regain riders, MTA officials pointed to cleaning and disinfecting efforts in the subway, along with mask-wearing requirements.
“We are pleased that millions of New Yorkers are once again relying on public transportation on a daily basis,” said Sarah Feinberg, interim president of New York City Transit. “Our commitment to providing a safe and dependable way for customers to get where they need to go remains steadfast.”
But the MTA must contend with riders reluctant to return not only because of safety concerns, but who have moved on to other ways of getting around.
“It was my sole method of transportation before, but once the pandemic started, everything changed,” said Meghan Addison, 31, who used to get to work by subway from Brooklyn to Manhattan. “I just don’t foresee myself using transit unless it’s in the winter or for longer distances.”
Addison, who is now working remotely for her job at a tech company, travels almost entirely by bicycle and said that’s unlikely to change even after COVID-19 is under control.
“There are just so many things you can’t prepare for or predict in New York,” she said. “There is something really liberating about not having to rely on a subway.”
McLeveighn, who previously commuted on the No. 4 train from The Bronx to Lower Manhattan, now treks more than a mile from her home in Kingsbridge to an office in Morris Park on days when she isn’t working remotely.
“It’s a good [long] walk,” she said. “But after having been in a lockdown, it’s kind of enjoyable to walk to the office.”
‘People Aren’t Rushing Back’
Edgardo Rivera, 42, has relied on his yearly Citi Bike membership to commute from Bushwick to his job in DUMBO, Brooklyn, saying the 25-minute ride is “for my health” and tops what would be a 45-minute trip by subway.
“We’re a city of commuters and people aren’t rushing back,” he said. “There is a big mental hurdle and you’re talking to a native New Yorker who’s not afraid of the train system, like someone from out of town might be.”
The number of bicycle trips across East River bridges has gone up, according to city Department of Transportation data, along with usage of Citi Bike, the bike-sharing network.
More New Yorkers are buying automobiles, too, as THE CITY reported last summer. In four of the boroughs, the number of vehicle registrations increased by nearly 40 percent between August and October.
Beatrice Lors-Rousseau, 33, of Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, said she has not been on the subway since going on maternity leave in December 2019, choosing instead to travel by car.
“We’re thinking about our exposure to others,” said Lors-Rousseau, 33, whose parents live with her family.
Rivera said elected officials, the MTA and employers need to “be on the same page” about encouraging people to eventually return to the subway.
“They’ve got to do something about saving mass transit,” he said. “New York is a city that relies on mass transit whether there is a pandemic or not.”
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Photo: A commuter rides an empty 6 train in Manhattan, July 1, 2020 (photo by Ben Fractenberg)
https://www.thecity.nyc/transportation/2021/3/1/22308401/new-yorkers-stop-riding-subways-pandemic
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🌸✨WILDFLOWER-APOLLO’S 300 FOLLOWERS SPECIAL✨🌸
LETS GET PERSONAL!
1. what’s your full name?
No
2. when’s your birthday?
November 26
3. what does your URL mean?
I like psychology and I like thinking about crushes
4. who’s your celebrity crush? T
om Hiddleston
5. are you single or taken?
Taken
6. rant. let it all out babe.
Fuck jobs fuck capitalism
7. are you named after anyone?
My grandmother
8. do you have or want children? if so, how many?
Possibly, if so then 2
9. do you relate to any fictional characters?
Yeah, several. The ones that come to mind are Gatsby and Queen Regina
10. do you have any plants?
Yes
11. what are you currently wearing?
A jumper
12. describe your aesthetic in emojis.
I’m on my laptop lol, not gonna try to do a survey on my phone
13. do you have any bad habits?
Oh yes. Procrasting, instant gratification, being late, eating like crap, obsessing over stuff
14. what’s your sexuality?
Mostly straight
15. what’s the last song you sang?
Currently singing The Rose Song from HSMTMTS
16. what are your favorite colors?
Pink, green, blue
17. are you and introvert, ambivert, or extrovert?
Ambivert
18. describe your current mood in emojis.
Again, laptop
19. is there anyone you’d do anything for?
Probably not anything
20. what fascinates you?
Random stuff, currently chemistry, music, crafts, and space
21. favorite artists?
Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo
22. what outfit makes you feel confident?
Fancy dresses
23. favorite flower?
Idk
24. favorite season?
Fall
25. favorite tv show/movie?
TV show: Friends. Movie: Back to the Future
26. what do you like in a person?
Sense of humor, easy to talk to, common interests, attractive
27. least favorite color?
Idk maybe like muddy yellow
28. first crush?
Aidan in kindergarten
29. how long do you usually sleep?
When I don’t set an alarm, till like 1pm
30. what celebrity do people say you look like?
None really. I think I look like Lea Michele but I’m probably not that pretty
31. favorite scent?
Citrus
32. do you have/want any pets? if so, how many?
I don’t have any currently, I have had 4 cats and I want to get another cat
33. what color is your hair naturally? if you could dye it any color, what would it be?
Brown, I want to try a red ombre
34. do you have a good relationship with your parents?
Pretty good
35. do you take a yearly vacation?
No
36. what is your biggest fear?
Spiders
37. what do you wear to bed?
PJs or a nightgown
38. best memory?
Idk
39. best feeling you’ve ever experienced?
Probably when everyone liked my video or jokes, or when a crush likes me back
40. best gift you’ve ever received?
Half of the cost of my car
41. what’s your skincare routine?
Wash it once a day, rinse face twice a day, moisturize
42. favorite book?
Harry Potter
43. favorite song?
All Too Well by Taylor Swift
44. favorite album?
It changes a lot, currently Sour by Olivia Rodrigo
45. share your playlist or a playlist you love!
Nah
46. dream destination?
I’d like to visit Ireland
47. best subject? favorite subject, least favorite?
Best was probably math, favorites were science and arts, least favorite was english
48. do you prefer baggy, loose, or tight clothes?
Semi-loose but with some form
49. punk or pastel?
Pastel
50. search your name + core on pinterest & make a moodboard!
Nah
51. if you could travel back to any time period, what would it be & why?
Medieval because i think it’s cool
52. do you have any piercings?
Just my ears
53. do you have any tattoos?
No
54. do you have any siblings?
No
55. are your parents together or divorced?
Divorced
56. do you have any stepparents or step-siblings?
No
57. are your parents strict?
My mom was kinda
58. do you have a set bedtime?
No lol
59. what state do you live in?
Colorado
60. what are your sun, moon, & rising signs?
Idk, I just know I’m a sagittarius
61. do you share any traits with your signs?
Idk, they’re pretty generic so that everyone feels like it describes them
62. what’s a song that gets you going?
Depends on my mood
63. sweet or sour?
Sweet
64. soft or hard tacos?
Idk, I don’t eat tacos too much
65. what color are your bedroom walls?
Pink and green
66. the color/design of your bedsheets?
Turquoise
67. favorite thing to drink out of?
A glass
68. socks or bare feet around the house?
Bare feet
69. favorite board game?
Lately Dead of Winter
70. favorite video games?
Among Us, Detroit Become Human
71. do you sleep with the fan on or off?
On
72. do you sing in the shower?
Yes
73. favorite song to belt at the top of your lungs when alone?
Satisfied from Hamilton
74. last thing you cried to?
Being stressed over job hunting
75. have you tried any alcoholic beverage before?
Yes
76. gum or breath mints?
Gum
77. favorite pair of shoes you own?
The pink wedges
78. how many pairs of shoes do you own?
Way too many, probably like 30 at least
79. what is the natural state of your hair?
A little wavy
80. have you had braces? if yes, how long?
Yes, for 4 years
81. makeup or natural?
Makeup
82. are you a competitive person?
I can be
83. favorite pasta dish?
Pasta with cheese
84. favorite kind of chips?
Ruffles cheddar and sour cream
85. talk about something your passionate about!
Idk if I’m passionate abot anything
86. what are some of your hobbies?
Crafts, DnD, shopping
87. do you drink coffee? if so, how do you like it?
No
88. favorite kind of pizza?
White pizza with pineapple
89. favorite & least favorite labels that have been put on you?
Idk what labels have been put on me
90. are you religious?
No
91. were you raise religious?
Not really
92. what shoe size do you wear?
7.5-8
93. heroes or villains?
Depends on the character
94. favorite vegetable?
Corn
95. least favorite vegetable?
Broccoli probably
96. favorite dessert?
Chocolate
97. do you play any sports?
No
98. can you swim? if so, when did you learn how to?
Yes, when I was little
99. tell a funny story!
Idk
100. what job would you be terrible at?
Doctor or politician
101. what’s your favorite compliment to give?
Compliment their clothing or accessories
102. has your opinion changed on something recently?
I’m evaluating my opinion on how cautious I need to be for covid
103. favorite physical feature about yourself?
Maybe eyes
104. what’s your favorite physical feature about someone else?
I look most at faces
105. what’s something you would rate 10/10?
Galavant
106. heels or flats?
Heels
107. what’s something you had more knowledge about?
Does this mean wish you had? If so then chemistry
108. would you want to be famous?
I’d want to maybe be known by name but not by face
109. what’s something you would get arrested for?
Pirating TV shows
110. are you a planner or spontaneous person?
A mix
111. what do you hope never changes?
Being friends with my best friends
112. what are your pronouns?
She/her
113. are you a feminist?
For the most part
114. what’s your hogwarts house?
Hufflepuff
115. myers briggs personality type?
Idk, it changes every time
116. who’s your favorite superhero?
Idk maybe Thor
117. favorite villain?
Loki
118. marvel or dc?
Marvel
119. what’s an assumption everyone makes about you that’s not 100% true?
In school people thought I was bookish and didn’t care about parties or boys or that kind of stuff, and now that I’m out of school people think I’m ditzy and probably not that smart
120. favorite bands?
Taylor Swift
121. if you could meet one celebrity, who & why?
Taylor Swift because I like her music and I think we would get along
122. have you watched porn before?
A little
123. favorite disney movie?
Hercules, Aladdin, or Tangled
124. favorite disney princess?
Rapunzel
125. favorite disney prince?
Hercules or Aladdin
126. favorite disney couple?
Rapunzel and Eugene
127. star wars or star trek?
Star Wars
128. top five movies?
Back to the Future, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Timer, The Imitation Game, Tangled
129. top five songs?
All Too Well, In a Crowd of Thousands, Traitor, Me and the Sky, Satisfied
130. top five ships?
Idk. Currently I’m enjoying Gina and EJ from HSMTMTS
131. how gay are you?
Just a little bit, I have occasional crushes on girls but I don’t think I’d want to date a girl
132. scream. just let it out.
Ok
133. do you have a best friend?
Yeah
134. call or text?
text
135. what’s a song that’s been stuck in your head recently?
A lot of Olivia Rodrigo songs
136. is there a song stuck in your head right now?
Just the songs I’m listening to
137. what song(s) will you always love?
A lot of Taylor Swift and showtunes
138. what song is your current mood?
Idk, I just feel like singing
139. recommend an artist!
The girl who plays Ashlyn from HSMTMTS
140. favorite meme song?
They’re Taking the Hobbits to Isengard
141. a song you hate that everyone loves?
I Like It by Cardi B
142. an artist you refuse to listen to?
Most rappers
143. what’s you “big gay mood” song?
Idk, I Kissed a Girl?
144. favorite lyrics?
“You call me up again just to break me like a promise / So casually cruel in the name of being honest” from All Too Well
145. what lyrics would you get tattooed on any part of your body?
I wouldn’t
146. shuffle your music & share the result!
Knowing Me, Knowing You by Abba
147. what’s your favorite love song?
In a Crowd of Thousands
148. ultimate song to clean to?
Through the Fire and the Flames by Dragonforce
149. if you could collaborate with one musician, who & why?
Taylor Swift because she gets me
150. what song makes you cry?
Soon You’ll Get Better by Taylor Swift
151. what would be your theme song?
Blank Space
152. what’s a strange phobia you have?
Spiders aren’t that strange, so fear of having accidentally shoplifted
153. did you have an emo phase?
No
154. did you have a greek mythology phase?
Just a little
155. roman or greek mythology?
Greek
156. who’s your godly parent & which god/goddess are you?
Idk
157. how do you handle your anger?
Yell, slam things
158. most attractive singer of the opposite gender?
Ramin Karimloo
159. most attractive singer of the same gender?
Hayden Panettiere
160. what time is it?
12:03am
161. do you have any nicknames?
Star
162. what’s a song that always makes you happy whenever you hear it?
In a Crowd of Thousands
163. which swear word do you use the most!
Fuck
164. five ways to win your heart?
Sense of humor, sing duets, do creative stuff, tease me, pay attention to me
165. five pet peeves?
Mouth sounds, people who think strong female characters can’t have love interests, people giving me unsolicited advice, people wearing their mask under their nose, ghosting
166. do you have trust issues?
Maybe
167. what do you pray about?
I don’t
168. most traumatic experience?
Probably braces
169. what is your dream job?
Idk
170. if you were to be in a musical, which musical, character, & other cast members would you have?
I would love to play Angelica in Hamilton
171. who would play you in a movie about your life?
Lea Michele
172. what’s your favorite thing about your significant other?
Sense of humor
173. favorite fictional character?
Kelsier from Mistborn
174. post a picture of yourself!
Nah
175. what’s your favorite pet name?
I don’t really like generic pet names that much
176. what makes you feel like a horrible person?
Not caring enough about people
177. when did you realize your sexuality?
It was always kind of assumed, but started thinking I might be a little bi a couple years ago
178. when was your first kiss?
When I was 18
179. expose your parents. that’s right. expose them. they deserve it.
My mom is overly cautious and doesn’t know how to pick her battles, my dad is a bit annoying
180. a phrase that breaks your heart?
Depends on the context
181. when did you come out?
I didn’t
182. how did you come out?
I didn’t
183. who knows you’re out?
I’m straight
184. what’s your lucky number?
Idk
185. how tall are you?
5′6″
186. favorite word?
finnicky
187. are you right handed or left handed?
Right handed
188. do you have an accent?
American
189. first word that comes to mind when you hear ‘heart’?
Beat
190. what’s something you’re proud of?
I made a funny meme in the work group chat the other day
191. do you like where you live?
I like the area, but I don’t like living at my dad’s house
192. when you’re older, do you want to move to a different place?
Yeah
193. do you play any instruments?
Clarinet
194. how long is your hair?
To my boobs
195. what’s the meaning of your name?
Star
196. give an unpopular opinion & let your followers attack you or be salty.
People shouldn’t be cancelled for one shitty opinion, and consuming their work doesn’t mean you support all their beliefs or even like them as a person
197. do you support the lgbtq+ community?
Yes
198. who were you supporting for the 2020 election?
Biden
199. opinion on abortion?
Pro-choice
200. opinion on the death penalty?
Against it
201. opinion on reverse racism?
It’s not the same
202. post your screen time for this week.
Like all damn week lol
203. have you ever talked to a celebrity?
Yes, I met Channing Tatum and got a picture with him
204. what was your first concert?
Demi Lovato
205. how long do you keep your bra on?
All day
206. what’s your bra size?
36D last time I got one
207. give a tour of your room (video).
nah
208. how many photos are in your camera roll?
2990
209. what is the most recent movie/show you downloaded on disney+?
Phil of the Future
210. do you like documentaries?
Occasionally if it’s an interesting subject, but it’s not my favorite genre
211. what’s your favorite musical?
Wicked
212. who’s your favorite non-broadway actor/ actress?
Benjamin Bonenfant
213. who’s your favorite broadway actor/actress?
Ramin Karimloo
214. what’s the song you’re currently listening to?
A Dancer’s Heart
215. drop your most recent picture!
Nah
216. do you have a record player?
No
217. how many records do you have?
None
218. show your records!
None to show
219. do you plan on going to college? if so, where?
I went to my state school
220. talk about someone without telling who.
They used to wear light up sneakers
221. talk about something you hate.
I hate tomatoes and everything made out of them
222. have you been to therapy?
Yes
223. what color are your eyes?
Brown
224. what color are your parents’ eyes?
Hazel for my mom, Hazel-green for my dad
225. what color are you significant other’s eyes?
Hazel
226. how old were you when you had your first kiss?
18
227. do you have a favorite parent?
No, they are good in different ways
228. are your grandparents still alive?
Just my maternal grandma
229. drop 10 songs & let your followers tell you if you have taste or not.
That’s too much work
230. how many followers do you have on twitter & instagram?
Like 3 probably lol
231. are you the eldest, middle, or youngest sibling?
Only child
232. do you have a specific daytime routine?
Work
233. how often do you go to the doctor’s?
When I need to
234. have you had any surgeries?
Yes, for my canine and wisdom teeth, and to get part of my thyroid removed
235. do you wear glasses?
Yes
236. do you prefer unsweetened iced tea or sweetened iced tea?
Sweetened
237. do you have a “type”?
Yes lol. I like a lot of types but my “type” that I fall for a lot is light skin, dark hair, blue eyes, "golden boy”/big personality
238. what’s your significant other’s astrology sign?
I think Sagittarius
239. drop 5 blogs you love.
Idk
240. do you think you’re like any celebrity (personality wise)?
Maybe Taylor Swift in some ways
241. are you a “popular kid”?
No
242. what are your school’s colors?
Black and gold
243. what’s your school’s mascot?
Buffalo
244. how many irl friends do you have?
Idk
245. who was your least favorite teacher?
My camera workshop instructor
246. favorite teacher?
My 7th grade math teacher, my freshman year words and music professor, and my junior year film professor
247. drop a picture of your closet.
Nah
248. how many awards do you have?
Idk, a handful
249. what’s one award you’re proud of?
The dean’s list
250. do you take naps?
I try not to
251. what’s something people always ask you when you first meet?
What’s your name?
252. favorite fast food restaurant?
McDonalds or Wendy’s
253. favorite place to dine in?
Rueben’s
254. mexican or chinese food?
Mexican
255. chinese or japanese food?
Chinese
256. mexican or japanese food?
Mexican
257. olive garden’s breadsticks or texas roadhouse’s yeast rolls?
Breadsticks
258. garlic bread or breadsticks?
Garlic bread
259. plain garlic bread or cheesy garlic bread?
Depends on my mood
260. chicken or steak?
Chicken
261. favorite meal?
Pasta
262. drop a recipe!
I don’t really cook
263. how do you like your steak cooked?
I don’t
264. what would your last meal be?
Pasta
265. are you allergic to anything?
Beeswax I think
266. cats or dogs?
Cats but I like both
267. favorite genre of music?
Showtunes
268. favorite fan fic trope?
Fake dating probably or needing each other for survival
269. favorite tv show genre?
Sci-fi or sitcom
270. what’s your favorite cover/cover a band or artist has or should do?
Disturbed cover of The Sound of Silence
271. how often do you write songs?
I haven’t since I was a kid
272. how many finished songs do you have?
Idk like 5
273. do you write your songs in your notes or in a journal?
I just came up with them
274. how long have you been writing?
I don’t really write
275. how long have you had your account?
Since like 2013 or 14
276. what was your first URL?
shineslikestars17
277. if you could change your name, what would it be?
Star
278. what would you like to name your children?
Shane or Eric for a boy, Phoenix for a girl
279. what are your parents’ & sibling’s names?
I don’t have siblings, I don’t feel like sharing my parents names
280. are your parents democratic or republican?
Democrativ
281. do you have more in common with your mom or dad?
Both in different ways
282. are you & your siblings close?
I don’t have any
283. how close are you and your siblings in age?
I don’t have any
284. are any of your siblings married?
I dont have any
285. do you have any nieces or nephews?
No
286. do your parents have any siblings?
My mom has a sister and my dad has a brother
287. do you have any cousins?
Yes
288. do you look more like your mom or dad?
Both
289. how old were you when you started your period?
13 I think
290. have you lost your virginity?
Yes
291. who took your concert virginity?
My what?
292. who took your musical virginity?
My what?
293. scream again. everyone needs to.
Ok
294. do you have any collections?
Kinda, lately I’ve been collecting dice
295. what’s on your nightstand?
Water, lotion, advil, phones, chapstick, purell
296. how do you usually style your hair?
Down or ponytail
297. do you play games on your phone?
Sometimes
298. are you hydrated?
Yes
299. have you breathed enough today?
I assume so since I am still conscious
300. are you thankful for anything?
I know I have a lot of privilege
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These Are The Top 10 Biggest Airports In The United States
Before you prepare for your flights from USA to Amritsar on Flyopedia, it would be prudent for you to know which airports are the largest in all of the United States of America. You need to sort out which airports you need to try and which ones to avoid.
Many travelers usually avoid the busiest airports because they are too crowded for comfortable travel, but that is not necessarily the case with the largest airports. So why not go ahead and check out the redeeming features of the biggest airports in the United States before planning your journey?
Top 10 Biggest Airports In The United States
These are the top 10 biggest airports in the USA based on their size in kilometers.
Denver International Airport, Colorado (DEN)
Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport, Texas (DFW)
Orlando International Airport, Florida (MCO)
Washington (Dulles) International Airport, Washington, D.C. (IAD)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX (IAH)
Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah (SLC)
O’Hare International Airport, Chicago (ORD)
San Francisco International Airport, California (SFO)
John F Kennedy Airport, New York City (JFK)
Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Michigan (DTW)
The details of these airports are given as follows.
Denver International Airport, Colorado (DEN)
Area Covered In Kilometers
135.69 square kilometers (approximately 52 and half miles)
Gates And Terminals
It has 6 runways, 89 gates and 2 terminals.
Other Information
It is considered one of the best airports for travel but also one of the worst because of challenges passengers face like overcrowding and navigation issues.
Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport, Texas (DFW)
Area Covered In Kilometers
70 square kilometers (27 square miles)
Gates And Terminals
It has 5 terminals and 191 gates.
Other Information
It serves about 70 million people every year, making it one of the busiest airports in the world.
Orlando International Airport, Florida (MCO)
Area Covered In Kilometers
54 square kilometers (21 square feet of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 129 gates, 2 terminals, and 4 concourses.
Other Information
It is one of the best airports serving approximately 50 million people every year, and provides transportation services so that passengers can visit Disney World.
Washington (Dulles) International Airport, Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Area Covered In Kilometers
53 square kilometers (20 square feet of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 3 terminals and 113 gates.
Other Information
It handles 22 million people yearly.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX (IAH)
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Area Covered In Kilometers
40 square kilometers (15 square miles of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 5 terminals and 161 gates.
Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah (SLC)
Area Covered In Kilometers
31 square kilometers (12 square miles of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 2 terminals, 5 concourses and 83 gates.
Also Read: Guide to the Largest Airports of the USA
O’Hare International Airport, Chicago (ORD)
Area Covered In Kilometers
31 square kilometers (12 square miles of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 4 terminals, 8 runways and 191 gates.
San Francisco International Airport, California (SFO)
Area Covered In Kilometers
21.07 square kilometers (8.5 square miles of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 4 terminals and 115 gates.
John F Kennedy Airport, New York City (JFK)
Area Covered In Kilometers
21 square kilometers (8.1 square miles of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 6 terminals and 131 gates.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Michigan (DTW)
Area Covered In Kilometers
19.6 square kilometres (4,850 acres of space)
Gates And Terminals
It has 2 terminals and 6 runways.
Now all you need to do is get direct flights to Kolkata from USA on Flyopedia and enjoy the journey!
Also Read: These Are The Busiest Airports In The United States Of America By Ranking
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This is how I cope don’t @ me
1: Top 3 pets you wish to have
Bunny, Mouse, pet bee
2: Top 3 Disney Movies
Tangled, Zootopia, and a close tie between The Princess and the Frog and Wreck it Ralph
3: Top 3 OTPs
Nick and Judy (I’m not a furry), honestly probably the other pairings from my 3 (4) favorite movies like Felix and Calhoun or Tiana and Naveen or whatever
4: Top 3 pick up lines
Pick me up- no literally please just carry me around like sweep me off my feet no like ACTUALLY like ju-
5: Top 3 summer activities
Lying in the grass, listening to music on the swings, drinking from the neighbors sprinklers because you didn’t bring water on your walk
6: Top 3 school memories
-Once in 5th grade we were doing an egg drop, and I put mine off till the day before, so my parents just gave me a jar of peanut butter, and I just put the egg in the jar, and when they dropped it from the school roof it exploded all over the pavement and left a stain for years.
-Another time in 9th grade, a couple friends and I wrote a giant “send nuds” in the snow beneath my friends next class’s window, and some other kids took a picture of it and spread it around, and like the whole school was talking about it for a day or two (though we denied it was us so we didn’t get in trouble).
-And in 12th grade the last day of the 3rd semester, my AP Psych teacher said “you know you guys might not come back after spring break since the covid-19 virus might come to America.” And half the class was like: “I hope so we don’t have to come back haha.” And then we went into lockdown for a year
7: Top 3 things you find attractive
Being looked at, Being talked to, Being touched at all oh my go d
8. Top 3 shops
I dunno man can I say Build-a-Bear Workshop I’ve never been there
9: Top 3 romantic dates
Theme park, Aquarium, Build-a-Bear Workshop
10: Top 3 drinks
Milk, Milkshakes, the color purple
11: Top 3 spices/herbs
oh my god im too white for this question I think doritios are spicy, SALT
12: Top 3 apps to use
not tumblr
13: Top 3 months of the year
not winter
14: Top 3 clothing items
Skirt, Bows, Thigh-highs
15: Top 3 kinds of flower
Daffodils, Buttercups, Dandelions (yes I’m aware they’re a weed)
16: Top 3 Christmas movies
Home Alone 1, Those stop motion rudolph ones, the original grinch
17: Top 3 things you don’t/Won’t miss
Angsty middle schoolers, Angsty high schoolers, Angsty people
18: Top 3 games
Minecraft, Stardew Valley, All the Zelda games between 2002-2009
19: Top 3 binge perfect tv shows
I really don’t watch actually T.V. shows I just watch anime sometimes maybe and youtube series man
20: Top 3 kinds of candy
Butterscotch, Chocolate coins, Those little pebble chocolates that looks like fish tank rocks
21: Top 3 ways to exercise/be active
Well I have an answer, but I don’t think I can say it~
22: Top 3 spirit animals
(I’ve heard something about this being possibly racist so I’ll approach this wish caution) Bunnies, Lambs, a pet rock
23: Top 3 petnames
Honey, Muffin, Sweetheart
24: Top 3 places you’ve been to
A yearly carnival my old town had once a year, Disney World even though I almost drowned there, The Arcade in my old town called Bananas
25: Top 3 most used websites
Youtube, Tumblr (regrettably), Pintrest
26: Top 3 people you last texted
My boyfriend, my friend, my co-worker friend
27: Top 3 hashtags you use
imagine using the tags how they’re supposed to be used
28 Top 3 items you can’t leave the house w/o
clothes (i’m really funny)
29: Top 3 guilty pleasures
I write self-insert sometimes I guess
30: Top 3 subjects of study/classes to take
Psychology, Sociology, certain art classes
31: Top 3 things to draw/doodle
My OC’s, My friends, inappropriate stuff
32: Top 3 aesthetics
Cottagecore, Bloomcore, Wonderland
33: Top 3 things you’d buy if you gained three million dollars
Pretty things, Cute Clothes and stuffed animals, therapy
34: Top 3 ways to treat yourself
Buying pretty things, Wearing cute clothes and holding stuffed animals, therapy
35: Top 3 cartoon crushes
Kyoya from OHHC, Mako from Kill La Kill, Marceline/Marshall Lee
36: Top 3 things to do in the snow
Draw in it, make snow sculptures, eat it
37: Top 3 accents to hear
Russian, Spanish, idk spanish 2
38: Top 3 scents
Vanilla, Cream, Strawberries
39: Top 3 things to do in the rain
Sit in the car quietly, make out probably, cry
40: Top 3 cupcake flavors
Chocolate, Chocolate 2, Chocolate 3
41: Top 3 fruits
Cherries, Strawberries, Grapes
42: Top 3 holidays to celebrate
Halloween, Christmas, Valentines
43: Top 3 embarrassing moments
My friend jokingly revealing my weird self insert fanfic I wrote in middle school (that was gross don’t ask about it) to my friend group, getting a constant D- in AP Stats the whole semester and the whole class secretly knowing about it, wearing an oversized minecraft shirt in my 6th grade school picture
44: Top 3 crayola colors
Seafoam, Canary, Cotton Candy
45: Top 3 things you hope to accomplish in college
Get back into theater and actually be included and noticed, not cry in the bathroom, feel cared about by my classmates
46: Top 3 fanfictions you’ve read
don’t ask me that you can’t ask me that the last fanfics i’ve read were in middle school
47: Top 3 people you miss right now
My boyfriend, Two of my friends GJ, my dopamine
48: Top 3 fears
Being hated, Being alone, Being abandoned
49: Top 3 favorite literary devices
(oh god it’s been a minute hang on) Alliteration, Juxtaposition, Colloquialism
50: Top 3 pet peeves
Saying one thing and doing another, trying to act like you’re being the bigger person by not choosing a side, constant self deprecation
51: Top 3 music artists
AJR, 3OH!3, Fake Type
52: Top 3 bad habits
BFRD OCD, speaking before I think, lately I’ve been lashing out
53: Top 3 ice cream flavors
Cookie Dough, Bubblegum, Cheesecake
54: Top 3 meals you love
Bread and cheese, cheese with bread, I like dairy and bread
55: Top 3 things you want to say to someone in your lifetime
Where are we going, What are we gonna do, what are you doing onii-chan (im so sorry)
56: Top 3 dog breeds
Small, fluffy, actually a cat
57: Top 3 TV shows from your childhood
The Amazing World of Gumball, Courage the Cowardly Dog, y’all remember Might Bee???
58: Top 3 languages you speak/wish to speak
Better French, More ASL, I guess Spanish would be useful
59: Top 3 series (book, movie, television)
I like the first couple Saw movies but then it went kind of downhill, I eventually stopped keeping up with SU ad AT but they have lesbians now and we love that, and I guess I read Warrior Cats in middle school.
60: Top 3 pizza toppings
Cheese, ???, that’s all I need
61: Top 3 youtubers you’re subscribed to
Markiplier, Erolds Story, Wilbur Soot
62: Top 3 tattoo / piercing ideas
Little Flower earrings, Little flower tattoos, Little flower stuff
63: Top 3 awards you want to win
love trust and affection
64: Top 3 emojis
🍄🐝🍋
65: Top 3 things you’d do differently
have different parents
66: Top 3 places to be in the world
In love, Back up, Purgatory
67: Top 3 things you miss about being a kid
Lack of responsibility and pressure, Mental illness, Lack of shame
68: Top 3 baby names
Penelope, Theodore, Sofie
69: Top 3 smoothie combos/flavors
Grape, Strawberry, Cherry
71: Top 3 turn ons
People being patient with me, People treating me equally, Being touched kindly at ALL
72: Top 3 turn offs
looking like Tyler1
73: Top 3 recipes you want to try
Sugar spice and everything nice
74: Top 3 dream jobs
Primary School Teacher, Child Consoler/Therapist, I dunno being a storytime animator sounds nice...
75: Top 3 lucky items
Fidget Toys, Stuffed Animals, Random Office Supplies (you know the ones)
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Most Commonly Asked Questions For A Campus France Interview
Study in France: 2023-24 Guide
France is a popular destination for international students, for a good reason. France has some top universities, research program centers, and business schools under its education system. Adding to that, France has over 3,500 universities and colleges out of which, 10 are globally top-ranked universities that offer affordable tuition fees, scholarship opportunities, and quality education.
Apart from its quality education system, France provides healthcare benefits to international students. With the exciting student life, France allows students to work up to 964 hours yearly with Euro 10 to Euro 12 earnings per hour.
Recent trends show that the Indian students’ demand to study in France is increasing over the last three years. Making it easy for Indian students, France has planned to establish International classes in French universities and colleges, especially for Indian students. In this class, french programs will be taught in English so that Indian students can easily transfer to French universities. This is to achieve its goal of calling 30,000 Indian students by 2030.
France will now also offer a five-year Schengen visa to Indian students who have completed their higher education or at least one semester in France to travel freely within the Schengen area including 26 European countries.
France has the world’s 5th largest economy, hence 31 of the world’s 500 most powerful companies belong to it. France attracts students with its broad range of programs in MBA, Engineering, Film Studies, Fashion, Design, and Media.
In all, France is the best choice in 2023-24 for students who want to study abroad.
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The Real Michigan MAC Trophy
Hello friends, we’re back to round out the hypothetical histories of the real life three-way rivalry trophies. Before we begin, if you’d like to check out my previous posts on the Florida Cup, Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy, or the Beehive Boot, click the links provided.
You probably saw this one coming, today’s the day for the Michigan MAC Trophy. What the name lacks in imagination it makes up for in specificity. The Michigan MAC Trophy is handed out every year to the head-to-head winner between Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, and Western Michigan.
It’s a relatively new trophy, and has only been given out since 2005. But what if we wind the clock back to the beginning of the three-way rivalry, how would things be different?
The rules of the Michigan MAC Trophy are the same as the ones governing the Service Academies. The winner will retain possession of the trophy until another team claims it. In the event of a three-way tiebreaker, where all teams hold a 1-1 record against each other, the Trophy remains where it is.
So let’s jump in our time machines and head back to the beginning.
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The proper year to begin giving out the Michigan MAC Trophy has to be 1974, the year all three schools began to play each other on an annual basis. There had been a handful of years when this had happened before, in 1907 and in the late 20′s, but for the most part Eastern and Western Michigan had nothing to do with each other.
For the first three-quarters of the 20th Century, WMU and CMU would play on a near-annual basis, as would CMU and EMU, but there was little to no overlap between the Eagles and the Broncos.
This makes more sense when you remember the conference situation. The MAC was founded all the way back in 1946, making it by far the oldest of the G5 conferences, predating the FBS designation by decades in fact. However, Western Michigan was the only school from the state in the conference for decades. The Broncos had middling success in the league, and were mostly overshadowed by higher powered opponents like Miami of Ohio.
Central and Eastern Michigan spent this time in lower divisions. It wasn’t until 1971 that those universities joined the MAC, but it took even longer for their football teams to get all of their ducks in a row to move up to D-I. CMU football officially joined the Mid-American in 1975, and EMU followed the year after.
However, it was in 1974, just before both schools joined the MAC, that EMU and WMU finally began playing yearly to close the loop and begin the three-way rivalry.
CMU Leads the Pack: 1974-1991
It was the perfect time to move up if you were a Central Michigan fan. The Chippewas won the Division II National Championship in the 1974 season. Central Michigan had been led by head coach Roy Kramer since 1967. It was Kramer who built Central Michigan into a D-II powerhouse and perfectly timed their jump. In their first three years in the MAC, CMU went 25-7-1. They didn’t claim any conference titles, but finished 2nd in 1975 and 1977.
Roy Kramer was replaced by longtime replacement Herb Deromedi in 1978. Central Michigan went from strength to strength, as Deromedi proved to be the perfect match. CMU finished ‘78 with a 9-2 record, finishing 2nd in the MAC once again. The next two years, the Chippewas would win the conference. In 1979, Central Michigan went undefeated with a 10-0-1 record. They didn’t play in a bowl or finish in the AP Poll because that’s just how things were back then.
CMU wouldn’t win the MAC again for another decade, but they were a player in the conference race every year and completely dominated their rivals. The Chippewas wouldn’t suffer a losing season through the entirety of Deromedi’s 16 year tenure.
The 1980′s weren’t as successful in Kalamazoo or Ypsilanti, but neither team was a real bottom-feeder.
Western Michigan likely assumed they’d be able to run roughshod over their newcomer brother programs, but were usurped. 1974 was the final year in Bill Doolittle’s decade long tenure, and the largely successful WMU coach faceplanted with a 3-8 record after seven winning seasons in his previous nine years.
Doolittle’s replacement was Elliot Uzelac (who would later coach Navy in the late 80′s). Uzelac did a good job for the most part. After a dreadful 1-10 first season, he coached the Broncos to a 37-29 record from 1976 to 1981. Jack Harbaugh coached Western Michigan from 1982 to 1986, but after a 2nd place finish in his first year WMU got worse each year.
Al Molde came in to take over from Harbaugh in 1987. Molde had coached his way up from D-III and quickly got the Broncos straightened out. In 1988, Western Michigan went 9-3, winning their first MAC title since 1966 but lost to Fresno State in the California Bowl. WMU remained a contender for the rest of Molde’s decade in Kalamazoo, finishing above .500 for the next six seasons.
Eastern Michigan hadn’t been a very successful D-II program, so hopes weren’t exactly high as they transitioned to the higher level. Ed Chlebek actually managed a surprise 8-3 record in 1977, but then left immediately for Boston College. Replacement Mike Stock was horrible, and he was fired only 3 games into the 1982 season after accruing a 6-38-1 record.
EMU hired Jim Harkema in 1983. Harkema was previously the head man at Grand Valley State in D-II and had led the Lakers to three conference titles in his ten years at the helm. Harkema would spend another ten years in Ypsilanti and would become the Hurons’ best coach since moving up to D-I.
It took some time to get things going, but by year 1986 Eastern Michigan had a winning record. In ‘87, EMU had their best year in modern history, going 10-2, earning their first every (and currently only) MAC Championship and a victory over San Jose State in the California Bowl. The Hurons finished with a winning record in the next two years, finishing 2nd in the MAC both times.
The magic didn’t last, and Harkema resigned midway through the 1992 season after several losing campaigns. The Hurons, now renamed the Eagles, would enter a brutal period of decline after this point.
Michigan MAC Trophy Record
Central Michigan: 15
Western Michigan: 2
Eastern Michigan: 1
Despite the relative parity between the programs, the Trophy was nearly always in Mount Pleasant. Central Michigan owned their rivals in the first two decades since they joined the MAC. The Chippewas would have won the Michigan MAC Trophy in the first 15 of 18 seasons since 1974. They never lost it for more than a year and never once kept it via tiebreaker.
It’s curious how dominant this stretch was considering that both Western and Eastern Michigan had periods of success, especially in the late 80′s. CMU still managed to outfox their rivals on almost every occasion. EMU didn’t manage to win the Trophy in 1987, their only 10 win season ever, because one of their two losses was to Central.
The Broncos only managed to win the Trophy twice. The first, in 1976 was during a down year for the Chippewas, and the second was WMU’s first 9 win season in program history.
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Western Michigan Strikes Back: 1992-2004
Jim Harkema and Herb Deromedi retired in 1992 and 1993 respectively. Harkema has been Eastern Michigan’s best coach since moving up to D-I. Deromedi was the MAC’s winningest head coach of all time before Frank Solich passed him last season.
Neither team was able to easily transition away from their best head coaches in recent memory. EMU was hit particularly hard. The Eagles went into a tailspin and would only have one winning season (6-5 in 1995) for the next two decades. CMU won the MAC in Dick Flynn’s first year as head coach in 1994, but then fell off into irrelevance for the next decade.
Western Michigan took charge of the rivalry. WMU remained strong under Al Molde, who stayed on as head coach until his retirement in 1996. Molde’s replacement, Gary Darnell, kept up the momentum at first. The Broncos went 31-15 in Darnell’s first four seasons with two MAC West Division titles.
Western Michigan began to flag around the turn of the decade. The Broncos were a dreadful 15-31 from 2001-2004, a perfectly horrific turnaround compared to the first half of Darnell’s tenure. Darnell was fired after a 1-10 collapse in ‘04.
Michigan MAC Trophy Record
Central Michigan: 18
Western Michigan: 11
Eastern Michigan: 2
Western Michigan was easily the strongest of the Michigan MAC programs in the 1990′s. From Al Molde to Gary Darnell, the Broncos routinely bested their rivals, especially Eastern Michigan.
Central Michigan was able to keep up with their rivals in the mid-90′s, but the Chippewas really fell off under Mike DeBord in the early 2000′s. Eastern Michigan was an afterthought for the most part, though they did manage to win one Trophy in 2004 when all three programs were in the toilet.
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The Real Trophy Era: 2005-2019
So now we’re back to the beginning. In 2005 the *real* Michigan MAC Trophy began to pass between the three schools in that state in that conference. It was also somewhat of a turning point once more.
In 2004 Brian Kelly came to Central Michigan, reversing the fortunes of the Chippewas, who had been struggling for most of the previous decade. In 2006, CMU went 10-4 with a MAC Championship, which Kelly relayed into a job at Cincinnati. Central Michigan replaced Kelly with another ace hire in Butch Jones, who kept up the winning ways.
CMU won a second straight MAC title in 2007 and a third in 2009. The ‘09 season was a standout 12-2 campaign that saw the Chippewas finish 23rd in the AP Poll, their only final top 25 ranking. Following this extremely successful year, Jones was also poached by Cincinnati following Kelly’s departure to Notre Dame. Central Michigan became a middling program in the MAC West under first Dan Enos and then John Bonamego. Jim McElwain was hired to coach CMU starting in 2019 and went 8-6 in his first year.
Bill Cubit was hired by Western Michigan in 2005 and did a solid job for most of his 8 years in Kalamazoo. Cubit took the Broncos to three bowls, more than WMU had ever seen in total before that point. However, Cubit never was able to take the next step, and following a disappointing 4-8 season in 2012 Cubit was relieved of duty.
Cubit was replaced by PJ Fleck, who quickly transformed Western Michigan into the top program in the MAC. In 2016, the Broncos screamed out to finish the season 13-0 with a MAC Championship and the conference’s second ever berth in a NY6 Bowl. The dream ended in Dallas as #12 WMU lost to Wisconsin in the Cotton Bowl, but it was still the best ever season any Michigan MAC school has ever had. Fleck left following his triumphant ‘16 season. Tim Lester hasn’t done quite as good a job, but has kept Western Michigan relevant in the years since the breakout 2016 season.
Eastern Michigan was a different story. The Eagles were one of the worst teams in FBS football for most of the 2000′s. EMU was a bottom-feeder under Jeff Woodruff, Jeff Genck, and Ron English. They were considered a lost cause when they hired Chris Crieghton.
Creighton was a turnaround veteran, having clawed his way up from NAIA to D-III to non-scholarship FCS. It took a few years, but he even turned around Eastern Michigan. In 2016 the Eagles finished the year 7-6, their first winning season since 1995, and their first bowl since 1987. EMU went bowling in 2018 and 2019 as well.
Michigan MAC Trophy Record
Central Michigan: 23
Western Michigan: 17
Eastern Michigan: 6
Since the introduction of the real rivalry trophy, the standings have been much more competitive. Despite mostly being godawful in the 2000′s, Eastern Michigan somehow managed to keep (and retain) the trophy on four occasions.
Despite good seasons, WMU was unable to claim the trophy often during Bill Cubit’s tenure, but have done well for themselves since PJ Fleck came into town. The Broncos have won five of the last six Trophies. CMU remains a constant in the discussion, though they’ve only won five Trophies since the introduction of the real thing.
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Prehistory: 1902-1973
I’m putting the other games on here just in case you were curious to see the full history of all three games.
Michigan MAC Trophy Record
Western Michigan: 49
Central Michigan: 42
Eastern Michigan: 19
As you can tell this isn’t quite a fair comparison. There were decades separating EMU-WMU games so for the most part the Michigan MAC Trophy would have been simply decided by the CMU-WMU game.
The Broncos definitely dominated the series before 1974, but this is to be expected when they were the only D-I program of the three for several decades.
Michigan MAC Trophy Record (Without Ties)
Central Michigan: 40
Western Michigan: 38
Eastern Michigan: 14
Without ties, Central Michigan regains its lead in the all-time standings. The Chippewas’ complete dominance in the 70′s and 80′s came without a single tie, giving them a slight edge over rival Western Michigan who benefited from 11 ties in the history of the series. The Eagles remain at the bottom. Can’t be helped.
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I think it’s great that these smaller FBS teams have these interesting and unique rivalries and a Trophy series like this. I hope they continue to do it until the sun burns out. The MAC is one of those underfunded and low-resource conferences that soldiers on as the second choice underneath the Big Ten, providing real college football to the Midwest.
I’m cautiously optimistic about the future of the Michigan MAC Trophy. Obviously it’s got a stronger foundation than either the Beehive Boot or the Florida Cup, since every team actually plays each other every season. The only danger I can imagine is that one or more of these schools eventually drops down a level or drops football altogether for budget reasons. Lets hope it doesn’t happen.
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Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed this little series of mine. Maybe I’ll do a few more exploring other rivalries that don’t have a trophy. Stay tuned!
-cfbguy
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