#bob whitaker

[waste-it-on-something-useful]

Billie Bob - Bobby's - Bob

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (Jim Jarmusch, 1999)

Billie Bob Thornton appeared in Jim Jarmusch's Dead Man (1995) and Jarmusch appeared in Thornton's Sling Blade (1996).

Maybe 'Bobby's' is also a nod to RZA (real name: Robert Diggs) and his alter ego Bobby Digital, which he originated in 1998 with the studio album Bobby Digital in Stereo.

Jarmusch named Bob Solo after two Harrison Ford characters in George Lucas films, Bob Falfa from American Graffiti (1973) and Han Solo from Star Wars.

#Ghost Dog #The Way of the Samurai #Jim Jarmusch #Billie Bob Thornton #RZA #Forest Whitaker #1990s movies #easter eggs #American film #cinema

[bob-the-movie-man-film-reviews]

Big George Foreman (12): A "Lean, Mean, Grilling Machine"... but mostly boxing.

#onemannsmovies review of "Big George Foreman" (2023). #ForemanMovie. Solid but staid telling of a remarkable life story. 3.5/5.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Big George Foreman” (2023). (The full title is “Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story Of The Once And Future Heavyweight Champion Of The World”, but who on earth can be bothered with that!) “Big George Foreman” is a biopic on the remarkable true story of the boxing champ George Foreman. And it really is an incredible tale. Being of a certain age, I was…

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#ForemanMovie #kermodeandmayo #Austin David Jones #Big Geroge Foreman #bob-the-movie-man #Cinema #Dan Gordon #Film #film review #Forest Whitaker #Frank Baldwin #Frank Baldwin & George Tillman Jr. #George Foreman #George Tillman Jr. #Jasmine Mathews #John Magaro #Kei #Khris Davis #Mark Kermode #Movie #One Man&039;s Movies #One Mann&039;s Movies #onemannsmovies #onemansmovies #Review #Shein Mompremier #Simon Mayo #Sullivan Jones

[telaviv-delhi]

Hátigen A vicc, hogy az Apollo 11 legénységének is van csillaga a tv-ben nyújtott tevékenységért. Talán a Holdtagadók Társasága szponzorálta :) Végülis: Churchill meg irodalmi Nobel-díjat kapott :)

VIDEO:

A lencsevégre kapott valakik, benne néhány kivándorolt/elmenekült/elűzött magyarral:

Elvis Presley, Orson Welles, Clark Gable, Audrey Hepburn, Arthur Spiegel, Apollo 11 Crew (Neil Armstrong, Edvin E. Aldrin), August Lumiere, Johnny Cash, Humphrey Bogart, Ernest Borgnine, Mariska Hargitay, Kim Novak, Kevin Bacon, Lassie, Ronald Reagan, George Cukor, David Niven, Marlene Dietrich, Jane's Addiction, Richard Pryor, Alfred Hitchcock, Frank Sinatra, Orson Welles, Joseph Szigeti, Tom Jones, Eva Gabor, Larry King, John Cusack, Vladimir Horowitz, Daniel Radcliffe, Celine Dion, Bee Gees, Matt Damon, Forest Whitaker, Martin Landau, Billy Bob Thornton, Harrison Ford, Kevin Costner, Russel Crowe, Anthony Hopkins, Martin Scorsese, Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry, Steven Spielberg, Jamie Foxx, Jamie Foxx, Susan Sarandon, Whoopi Goldberg, Bela Lugosi, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rod Stewart, Hugh Laurie, Ella Fitzgerald, Aerosmith, Janis Joplin, Mötley Crue, Marilyn Monroe, Ozzy Osbourne, Jay Leno, Sandra Bullock, Keanu Reeves, Anthony Perkins, Britney Spears, Antonio Banderas, Peter Jackson, Ryan Reynolds, Ricky Martin, The Doors, Slash, John Travolta, Salma Hayek, Charles Bronson, William Shatner, Godzilla, Tom Selleck, Tom Selleck, Jodie Foster, Quentin Tarantino, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Elton John, Billy Crystal, Bruce Willis, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Lee, Orlando Bloom, Eddie Murphy, Drew Barrymore, Julio Iglesias, Glenn Close, James Dunn, Alice Cooper, Henry Fonda, David Hasselhoff, Patrick Swayze, Richard Chamberlain, Samuel L. Jackson, Johnny Depp, RuPaul, Peter Falk, Thomas A. Edison, Helen Mirren, Tony Curtis, Dwayne Johnson, Groucho Marx, Greta Garbo, Kermit the Frog, Mariah Carey, George Clooney, Colleen Moore, Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington, Walter Matthau, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Peter Sellers, Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Sean Connery, Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Robert de Niro, The Hunger Games, Kevin Costner, Kim Novak, Henry Fonda, etc.

As of 2023, the Walk of Fame comprises 2,752 stars, which are spaced at 6-foot (1.8 m) intervals. There is a $75,000 sponsorship fee upon selection. The fee is used to pay for the creation and installation of the star, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.

Donald Trump valamivel leöntve. Nem akarom tudni, hogy mivel öntötték le ennek a derék, becsületes, szőke, fehér hazafinak a csillagát.

#Elvis Presley #Orson Welles #Clark Gable #Audrey Hepburn #Arthur Spiegel #Apollo 11 Crew #Neil Armstrong #Edvin E. Aldrin #August Lumiere #Johnny Cash #Humphrey Bogart #Ernest Borgnine #Mariska Hargitay #Kim Novak #Kevin Bacon #Lassie #Ronald Reagan #George Cukor #David Niven #Marlene Dietrich #Jane's Addiction #Richard Pryor #Alfred Hitchcock #Frank Sinatra #Joseph Szigeti #Tom Jones #Eva Gabor #Larry King #John Cusack

[harrisonarchive]

Photographed in Scotland, 1964. (Photo 1 by Bob Whitaker.)

“This was ridiculous! They were getting ready for a photo shoot with the local paper — maybe it was in Glasgow, I’m not sure. And the paper had provided all these pantomime costumes for them to wear. Can you imagine anyone in their position going along with this today? And Ringo actually did put the bear mask on, and they had their pictures taken, and then got on with the rest of their day.” - Bob Whitaker, The Beatles: Classic, Rare & Unseen

According to Fabulous magazine, the costumes available were a cat, a bear, Dick Whittington, Alladin (in John’s case, in combination with the genie), and the ultimately unused Dame and Cinderella.

#The Beatles #George Harrison #Ringo Starr #John Lennon #1960s #quotes #quotes about George #1964 #George and Paul #George and John #George and Ringo #the photo session they had to endure were insane #fits queue like a glove

[best-sim-tournament]

Here’s the list of characters for the competition so far:

Agnes Crumplebottom

Ajay Loner

Alex Moyer

Alexander Goth

Angela Pleasant

Ash Harjo

Bella Goth

Betty Newbie

Bob Newbie

Bob Pancakes

Bonehilda

Brandi Broke

Brent Hecking

Brant Hecking

Buck Grunt

Burglar

Bus Driver

Caleb Vatore

Captain Whitaker

Cassandra Goth

Catarina Lynx

Chip the Dancer

Chloe Curious

Circe Beaker

Daniel Pleasant

Dina Caliente

Don Lothario

Eliza Pancakes

Eric Lewis

Erin Beaker

Erwin Pries

Father Winter

Felix Psyded

Flower Bunny

General Buzz Grunt

Genie

Geoffrey Landgraab

Goopy Gilscarbo

Grim Reaper

Guidry

Hermia Capp

Hermit

Hula Zombies

Jenny Smith

J Huntington III

Jill Smith

Johnny Smith

Johnny Zest

Judith Ward

Juliette Capp

Katrina Caliente

Kaylynn Langarak

Kent Capp

Kevin Puri

Knox Greenburg

Lazlo Curious

Liberty Lee

Lilith Pleasant

Lilith Vatore

Loki Beaker

Lola Curious

Malcolm Landgraab

MarySue Pleasant

Mayor Whiskers

Mei Prescott

Mele Kahananui

Molly Prescott

Morgyn Ember

Mortimer Goth

Mystery Man

Nancy Landgraab

Nervous Subject

Nina Caliente

Octavia Moon

Olive Specter

Ophelia Nigmos

Orange Bailey Moon

Pascal Curious

Patchy the Scarecrow

Pollination tech 7

Pollination tech 9

Puck Summerdream

Rahmi Watson

Ripp Grunt

Romeo Monty

Servo

Sidney Price

Social Bunny

Stella Terrano

Summer Holiday

Tank Grunt

Temperance

Therapist/Sim Shrink

Thomas Watson

Thorne Bailey

Tragic Clown

Travis Scott

Unsavoury Charlatan

Vidcund Curious

Yamachan

I tried to include as many characters as I can think of! I’m not very familiar with the earlier games, so I might have missed a few from there. Pls let me know if there’s any you’d like to add!!!

I haven’t decided when voting has started, but I need to find a bracket template and sort some other things out first.

#polls #poll #sims #the sims #the sims story #the sims 3 #the sims gameplay #sims 4 #the sims community #sims 4 gameplay #sims 2 #sims 4 screenshots #sims 4 simblr #sims 3 #bracket #sims 4 story #the sims 4 #the sims 2 #the sims challenge #the sims legacy #sims 4 legacy #sims 4 edit #the sims screenshots

[cdyssey]

Rules: shuffle your ‘on repeat’ playlist and post the first ten tracks, then tag ten people 🎶

Tagged by @harrietdyker! Thank you, friend. 🖤

"Midnight Train to Georgia" — Gladys Knight & the Pips

"Bad Romance" — Lady Gaga

"Forest Whitaker" — Bad Books

"Mustang Sally" — Wilson Pickett

"Polarize" — Twenty One Pilots

"Cold Cold Man" — Saint Motel

"Cold" — Aqualung, Lucy Schwartz

"Sucker" — The Jonas Brothers

"Swans" — Unkle Bob

"bury a friend" — Billie Eilish

Tagging: @amarimeta, @dkc2017, @softasawhisper, @this-barbie, @mistysnat, @kalikoke, @doesntgoaway, @cosmic-roses, @carmelasoprano, @midnightssea

#maggie blogs #on god at top showing up on this list #teen emo Maggie used to be so obsessed with them #it was bad hdiofhoi

[cjasinski]

Anatomy Of A Scene: "Lost in Translation" and "Arrival"

Lost in Translation

Lost in Translation is a 2003 drama film directed by Sofia Coppola, starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. The movie follows an aging American actor named Bob Harris, who is in Tokyo to film a commercial. He meets a young woman named Charlotte, who accompanies her husband on a business trip. Both characters feel isolated and disconnected in the foreign city, forming an unlikely bond as they navigate their struggles and the culture shock. The film is known for its slow pacing, subtle humor, and emphasis on the characters' emotions and internal experiences. The cinematography and setting contribute to the overall atmosphere of loneliness and disconnection.

Arrival

Arrival is a 2016 science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker. The film tells the story of linguist Louise Banks, who is recruited by the military to communicate with extraterrestrial beings after they arrive on Earth in mysterious spacecraft. As Louise learns their language, she begins to experience time differently, which leads to a deeper understanding of the aliens' purpose and her tragedy.

One particularly effective scene in Arrival occurs when Louise first enters the alien spacecraft with physicist Ian Donnelly and other team members. The scene is dramatic, as the characters are unsure what to expect, and the tension is palpable. The cinematography plays a significant role in creating this atmosphere, with long, sweeping shots that emphasize the scale and mystery of the alien ship. The dim lighting, with the heavy use of shadows, further heightens the sense of uncertainty and danger.

The editing in this sequence is deliberate and measured, with cuts that coincide with the characters' gradual ascent into the ship, adding to the suspense. The direction and actions also contribute to the scene's effectiveness, with the actors conveying a mix of awe, curiosity, and fear as they venture into the unknown. Ambiance and set design are crucial to the scene's impact. The dark, hollow interior of the spaceship evokes a sense of the unknown and creates a stark contrast with the bright, open landscape outside. This contrast reinforces the film's broader message about the importance of communication and understanding between different cultures, species, or ways of thinking.

#Youtube

[jayhawksofficial]

Random Archival Dig 11 (3-23-23)

More from The Jayhawks Archive HERE

Compilation Special Edition - part 2

Jayhawks music has appeared on a number of compilations over the years dating all the way back to 1986. These releases have included many radio station live session collections, promo samplers, some totally random concoctions and even a few film soundtracks.

By 1994, the soundtrack album boom was in full effect. Releases like the highly successful Singles soundtrack in 1992 showed that there was gold in these particular hills, so the rush was on for artists to get in on the action.

The Jayhawks first stab was with Blown Away, a mostly forgotten 1994 action thriller starring Jeff Bridges, Tommy Lee Jones and Forest Whitaker, where they shared a soundtrack CD with a haphazard mish mash of artists like U2, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, The Pogues and Aretha Franklin. The Jayhawks contribution was “Darling Today,” a catchy little number with an infectious Karen Grotberg piano lick that has never appeared on any Jayhawks studio album.

Blown Away soundtrack album

Aside from the Blown Away soundtrack, “Darling Today” showed up on two 1995 European releases: as a b-side of the “Blue” CD single and on the bonus disc of a deluxe 2CD version of Tomorrow the Green Grass.

1995 European CD single

1995 European 2CD deluxe version of Tomorrow the Green Grass

It was also released on a promo 7 inch single in 2009 and was collected on the rarities disc of the Music From the North Country Anthology from the same year.“

2009 promo 7-inch single

2009 Music From The North Country Anthology

Darling Today” has been performed live, but very rarely, making only a few appearances in Jayhawks setlists in 1993, 1995 and 2011.

The 2001 film Monsters Ball made quite a splash that year, winning many accolades and a Best Actress Oscar for Halle Berry (the film also starred Billy Bob Thornton and Heath Ledger). The soundtrack album that was released featured mostly original instrumental music done by Asche and Spencer, a Minneapolis-based team specializing in such things. Half of Asche and Spencer just happened to be Thad Spencer, who drummed for The Jayhawks in the late 80s, including on the Blue Earth album. After leaving The Jayhawks, Spencer opened a commercial recording studio in downtown Minneapolis, which soon led to his soundtrack work. This studio, by the way, was the location of the first Mystery Demos session in early 1992.

The Jayhawks contribution to the Monsters Ball soundtrack was “I’m Your Man,” an original Gary Louris composition that was demo-ed in 2001 in the early stages of the long pre-production period for Rainy Day Music. “I’m Your Man” is exclusive to this release and there are no known live performances.

Monster's Ball soundtrack album

Here’s a CDR liner from a May 2001 demo collection with an early version of “I’m Your Man.”

Other interesting tidbits from this collection: -- Two future Rainy Day Music songs, “You Look So Young” and “Angel Eyes” (aka “Angelyne”). -- Two RDM bonus tracks, "Fools on Parade" and “Say Your Prayers.” Full band versions of both songs were included on the 2CD deluxe version of RDM in 2003. -- Two songs performed live by The Jayhawks in 2001/2, “In the Canyon” (a 2001 live version was included on the 2014 RDM reissue) and “This World is Crazy” (a co-write with Jessi Alexander, who released her own version on her 2005 Honeysuckle Sweet album). -- Several songs that remain unreleased.

#Youtube

[tsurishaddai]

When I was first diagnosed with “Asperger’s Syndrome” in 2008 (sorry, this was before DSM 5) I was fortunate to work with a psychologist who thought that as an engineer/mathematician I would appreciate an informational oriented therapy. She lent me a textbook from her library. I have since acquired a nice collection. I submit this list in hopes that it may help someone else on their journey.

Tsuri.

The Polyvagal Theory

Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions. Attachment. Communication. and Self-regulation

Stephen W. Porges

ISBN 9780393707007 2011 W. W. Norton & Company

A collection of groundbreaking research by a leading figure in neuroscience.

Mad In America

Bad Science. Bad Medicine. And The Enduring Mistreatment Of The Mentally Ill

Robert Whitaker. Bob Whitaker

ISBN 9780738203850 2002 Basic Books

"Based on exhaustive research culled from old patient medical records. historical accounts. numerous interviews. and hundreds of government documents. Mad in America at last gives voice to generations of patients. demonstrating how the cures"" for severe mental illness have regularly served to deepen their suffering and impair their hope of recovery.""--BOOK JACKET."

The Pattern Seekers

How Autism Drives Human Invention

Simon Baron-Cohen

ISBN 9781541647145 2020 Basic Books

"In The Pattern Seekers. Simon Baron-Cohen reveals the surprising answer to two apparently distinct questions: Why are humans so inventive? And why does autism exist? The first question hangs over almost every human endeavor: Business people want to know how to innovate. Cognitive psychologists want to understand the nature of creativity. Evolutionary scientists and comparative psychologists want to understand why we are capable of such cultural complexity and diversity. when other animals. at best. have learned how to use a rock as a simple tool. At the same time. the study of autism has become a preeminent concern among overlapping groups. from educators to scientists to business people and parents -- and of course to people with autism themselves. In The Pattern Seekers. Simon Baron-Cohen argues these two questions are actually the same: understanding autism -- specifically the fixation on patterns that is considered characteristic of the condition -- is the key to understanding both the ancient origins and the modern flowering of human creativity. With a perspective that spans the first stirrings of our ancestors on the African Savannah to the corridors of high-tech companies. Baron-Cohen shows how what he calls systemizing underlies everything from the invention of the first musical instrument to the innovative output of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. Bolstering his argument with a range of fascinating case studies-including the way Kobe Bryant plays basketball and the piano. the prevalence of autism in various Dutch cities. and how chimpanzees learned to use grass to catch termites -- he describes how a passion for pattern-finding is at the heart of modern science and technology. But such powers come at a cost: The better one is at it. the less empathy one has for others. making social functioning difficult. And although it might be fashionable in some circles to talk about being on the spectrum."" many seek a cure for autism. and the world still struggles to accept and accommodate the autistic. So. even as Baron-Cohen seeks to understand what autism ""is for."" he seeks to change the way our society thinks about and behaves toward autistic people. As Baron-Cohen puts it. the critical role of autistic traits in our species' past means it's not simply time to tolerate autism or celebrate neurodiversity. but that it's time to show autistic people the highest respect. The Pattern Seekers is the rarest of books: mission-driven psychology combined with groundbreaking evolutionary science. It is necessary and joyful reading for anyone concerned with how our society treats those it calls disordered. and the beginning of a new chapter in how we investigate ourselves as a species""--"

Catatonia. Shutdown and Breakdown in Autism

A Psycho-Ecological Approach

Amitta Shah

ISBN 9781785922497 2019 Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Based on Dr Amitta Shah's 35 years of clinical and research experience. this practical book shows how to recognise and diagnose catatonia in people with autism. Written for professionals. friends and family. it gives a brand new psychological approach to support individuals with autism who have mild to moderate catatonia.

The Book of Woe

the DSM and the unmaking of psychiatry

Gary Greenberg

ISBN 9781922247056 2013 Scribe UK

A riveting exposé of the psychiatric profession’s bible that reveals the deeply flawed process by which mental disorders are invented and uninvented — and how suffering has been turned into a commodity. Since its first edition in 1952. the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has been regarded as the leading authority on mental-health diagnosis and research. But throughout the DSM’s various iterations. debate has raged over which psychological problems constitute mental illness — homosexuality. for instance. was included until 1973. with Asperger’s gaining recognition in 1994. only to see its status challenged nearly 20 years later. By examining the history of the DSM and the controversies over its latest revisions. psychotherapist Gary Greenberg challenges the status quo of modern psychiatric practice. he shows how difficult — even impossible — it is to rigorously differentiate mental illness from everyday suffering; and he sheds light on how the politics behind mental-health classification has caused diagnosis rates of autism. attention- deficit hyperactivity disorder. and bipolar disorder to skyrocket. Drawing on interviews with people on all sides of the debate. on historical examples. and on case studies from his own practice. Greenberg ultimately argues for a more humanistic approach to psychiatry. A combination of lively reportage and biting analysis. The Book of Woe will prove invaluable for expert and casual readers alike.

Mindblindness

An Essay on Autism and Theory of Mind

Simon Baron-Cohen

ISBN 9780262023849 1995 The MIT Press

"In Mindblindness Simon Baron-Cohen presents a model of the evolution and development of ""mindreading."" He argues that we mindread all the time. effortlessly. automatically. and mostly unconsciously. It is the natural way in which we interpret. predict. and participate in social behavior and communication. We ascribe mental states to people: states such as thoughts desires. knowledge. and intentions. Building on many years of research. Baron-Cohen concludes that children with autism suffer from ""mindblindness"" as a result of a selective impairment in mindreading. For these children the world is essentially devoid of mental things. Baron-Cohen develops a theory that draws on data from comparative psychology. from developmental psychology. and from neuropsychology. He argues that specific neurocognitive mechanisms have evolved that allow us to mindread. to make sense of actions. to interpret gazes as meaningful. and to decode ""the language of the eyes."""

The Essential Difference

The Truth About The Male And Female Brain

Simon Baron-Cohen

ISBN 9780738208442 2003 Basic Books

Draws on the author's experience in clinical practice to identify a basic. biological difference in male and female psychology. and presents evidence on gender-based brain types.

Science and Human Transformation

Subtle Energies. Intentionality. and Consciousness

William A. Tiller

ISBN 9780964263741 1997 Pavior

Learn about the substance of your thoughts. and the power of intentionality to alter matter--Cover back

Autism Spectrum Disorders Through the Life Span

Digby Tantam

ISBN 9781843109938 2012 Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd

This book contains the latest research on assessment. diagnosis. treatment. intervention and support of individuals with ASD. and examines their implications at various stages of life. A wide range of neurological. genetic. psychological. developmental. social. and emotional issues are covered.

Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Fred R. Volkmar. Brian Reichow. James McPartland

ISBN 9781493905058 2014 Springer

The research on children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is extensive and growing. Although these conditions are recognized as affecting the entire lifespan. the literature on ASD after childhood is limited and has not been brought together in a single volume in over a decade. Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders fills this knowledge gap by focusing on needs and difficulties unique to these stages of development. Expert contributors offer cogent reviews of complex issues. from education to employment. leisure activities to illegal behaviors. mental health issues to medical health concerns. The latest findings in key areas. such as psychosocial and residential treatments. social skills programs. epidemiology. the impact of ASD on families. are examined in detail. Throughout the volume. coverage focuses on areas requiring improved models of assessment. updated data. new interventions and increased support services. Featured topics include: Transition from high school to adulthood for adolescents and young adults with ASD. Innovative programming to support college students with ASD. Romantic relationships. sexuality and ASD. Treatment of mental health comorbidities. Assessment and treatment planning in adults with ASD. The range of outcomes and challenges in middle and later life. Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a must-have reference for a wide range of clinicians and practitioners – as well as researchers and graduate students – in clinical child. school and developmental psychology; child and adolescent psychiatry; social work; rehabilitation medicine/therapy; education and general practice/family medicine. It will also serve as an important resource for parents and caregivers with its focus on translating the current state of knowledge relevant to understanding adolescents and adults with ASD into practical and relevant recommendations on how best to support them.

What Your Child with Asperger's Wants You to Know

And How You Can Help Them

Maja Toudal

ISBN 9788799933501 2016 Maja Toudal

What Your Child With Asperger's Wants You To Know offers parents an inside perspective on their children's thoughts and emotional life. Drawing on Toudal's personal life. combined with extensive knowledge from her work with professionals and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). this book provides a combination of general knowledge on ASD and personal insight. Throughout the book. many teenagers and adults with ASD give their unique perspective on a range of topics and everyday situations. The book is easy to read and highly accessible. which makes it an ideal introduction to the inside world of children with ASD.

Animals Make Us Human

Creating the Best Life for Animals

Temple Grandin. Catherine Johnson

ISBN 9780151014897 2009 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

"The author of ""Animals in Translation"" employs her own experience with autism and her background as an animal scientist to show how to give animals the best and happiest life."

How to Find Work that Works for People with Asperger Syndrome

The Ultimate Guide for Getting People with Asperger Syndrome Into the Workplace (and Keeping Them There!)

Gail Hawkins

ISBN 9781843101512 2004 Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Hawkins guides readers through the process of gaining employment. from building a supportive team. addressing workplace challenges. to securing an appropriate post. The book includes practical tips on topics such as finding potential employers and creating a dazzling CV. as well as sensitive advice on assessing when somebody is ready for work.

Neurotribes

The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity

Steve Silberman

ISBN 9781583334676 2015 Avery

"A New York Times bestseller Winner of the 2015 Samuel Johnson Prize for non-fiction A groundbreaking book that upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance. understanding. and full participation in society for people who think differently. What is autism? A lifelong disability. or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth. it is all of these things and more--and the future of our society depends on our understanding it. WIRED reporter Steve Silberman unearths the secret history of autism. long suppressed by the same clinicians who became famous for discovering it. and finds surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses has soared in recent years. Going back to the earliest days of autism research and chronicling the brave and lonely journey of autistic people and their families through the decades. Silberman provides long-sought solutions to the autism puzzle. while mapping out a path for our society toward a more humane world in which people with learning differences and those who love them have access to the resources they need to live happier. healthier. more secure. and more meaningful lives. Along the way. he reveals the untold story of Hans Asperger. the father of Asperger's syndrome. whose ""little professors"" were targeted by the darkest social-engineering experiment in human history; exposes the covert campaign by child psychiatrist Leo Kanner to suppress knowledge of the autism spectrum for fifty years; and casts light on the growing movement of ""neurodiversity"" activists seeking respect. support. technological innovation. accommodations in the workplace and in education. and the right to self-determination for those with cognitive differences."

Thinking in Pictures

And Other Reports from My Life with Autism

Temple Grandin

ISBN 9780385477925 1995 Doubleday

"The captivating subject of Oliver Sack's ""Anthropologist on Mars. here is Temple Grandin's personal account of living with autism extraordinary gift of animal empathy has transformed her world and ours. Temple Grandin is renowned throughout the world as a designer of livestock holding equipment. Her unique empathy for animals has her to create systems which are humane and cruel free. setting the highest standards for the industry the treatment and handling of animals. She also happens to be autistic. Here. in Temple Grandin's own words. is the story what it is like to live with autism. Temple is among the few people who have broken through many the neurological impairments associated with autism. Throughout her life. she has developed unique coping strategies. including her famous ""squeeze machine."" modeled after seeing the calming effect squeeze chutes on cattle. She describes her pain isolation growing up ""different"" and her discovery visual symbols to interpret the ""ways of the natives"" ""Thinking in Pictures also gives information from the frontlines of autism. including treatment, medication and diagnosis. as well as Temple's insight into genius. savants. sensory phenomena. etc. Ultimately. it is Temple's unique ability describe the way her visual mind works and how she first made the connection between her impairment and animal temperament that is the basis of extraordinary gift and phenomenal success."

Been There. Done That. Try This!

An Aspie's Guide to Life on Earth

Tony Attwood. Craig R. Evans. Anita Lesko

ISBN 9781849059640 2014 Jessica Kingsley

The world's Aspie mentors pass on their insights for successful living! Temple Grandin. Anita Lesko, Liane Holliday Willey, Jennifer O'Toole and many others offer words of wisdom based on their own personal experiences coping with key stressors including anxiety, self-esteem, careers, friendship and love.

Anatomy of an Epidemic

Magic Bullets. Psychiatric Drugs. and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America

Robert Whitaker

ISBN 9780307452412 2010 Crown

The award-winning author of Mad in America presents a controversial assessment of the rise in mental illness-related disabilities that considers if drug-based care may be fueling illness rates throughout the past half century.

Still Distracted After All These Years

Help and Support for Older Adults with ADHD

Kathleen G. Nadeau

ISBN 9780306828911 2022 Hachette Go

A groundbreaking book on ADHD in adults over 55 by one of the foremost ADHD experts. the first guide offering practical help for older adults with or without a diagnosis We've known that ADHD affects us throughout our lives. but until now. there's been no attention paid to the needs of adults over 55. Awareness of adult ADHD exploded in the mid-1990's. but only now. in this book. is attention finally being focused on the issues faced by older adults. Kathleen Nadeau. PhD is the founder and clinical director of the largest private ADHD specialty clinic in the US. An internationally recognized thought leader in the field of ADHD. she has turned her attention to the needs of older adults. explaining how they are impacted by ADHD in retirement years and guiding them through the complicated maze in search of accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Her focus is on the practical and the positive. tackling everything from finances. parenting. planning for retirement. social life. and work. In this book. she helps older adults with ADHD understand and make peace with their lifelong struggles. She guides the reader to find needed support. to learn how to help themselves. and to create an ADD-friendly life in retirement. Whether you suspect that you may have ADHD. have recently received a diagnosis. or were diagnosed years ago. Still Distracted After All These Years will provide you with the information you need to build a more satisfying life in your later years.

The Psychopath Test

A Journey Through the Madness Industry

Jon Ronson

ISBN 9781594488016 2011 Riverhead Hardcover

Traces how the author's investigation into an alleged hoax unexpectedly drew him into the mental-health industry. explaining how an influential psychologist revealed the psychopathic profiles of top CEOs and politicians while imparting strategies for recognizing psychopathic behavior. By the best-selling author of The Men Who Stare at Goats. 35.000 first printing.

The Emotional Brain

The Mysterious Underpinnings of Emotional Life

Joseph E. LeDoux

ISBN 9780684803821 1996 Simon & Schuster

Examines the role that the brain's circuitry plays in the development of human emotions and responses and how this relationship needs to be understood in order to improve treatment of emotional disorders.

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Tony Attwood

ISBN 9781843104957 2007 Jessica Kingsley Pub

A guide to Asperger's syndrome describes what it is and how it is diagnosed. along with information on such topics as bullying. emotions. language. movement. cognitive ability. and long-term relationships.

Asperger Syndrome

Natural Steps Toward a Better Life

Suzanne C. Lawton

ISBN 9780275991784 2007 Praeger

Details the history and treatment of Asperger Syndrome. explaining how and why natural medicine can be effective for some sufferers.

Aspergers in Love

Couple Relationships and Family Affairs

Maxine C. Aston

ISBN 9781843101154 2003 Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd

Comparing both AS and non-AS partners' viewpoints. this book frankly examines the aspects of relationships that are often complicated by the disorder. With all findings illustrated with case examples taken from interviews conducted with couples. the author tackles issues such as attraction. trust. communication. sex and intimacy. and parenting.

Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety

A Guide to Successful Stress Management

Nick Dubin

ISBN 9781843108955 2009 Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Many people have feelings of stress and anxiety in their everyday lives. For people with Aspergers Syndrome this stress can be difficult to manage.This book is specifically written for adults with Aspergers Syndrome offers practical advice on how to better manage the stress in their lives.

The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome

A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who Has Asperger Syndrome

Maxine C. Aston

ISBN 9781931282048 2001 Autism Asperger Publishing Company

"Based on academic research. experiences as a counselor specializing in this area and personal relationship experiences. the author uses quotations and real-life examples to illustrate her points with a compassionate understanding. Practical everyday topics include living and coping with AS. anger and AS. getting the message across. sex and AS. parenting. staying together. and ""AS cannot be blamed for everything."""

Animals in Translation

Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior

Temple Grandin. Catherine Johnson

ISBN 9780743247696 2004 Scribner

An animal scientist draws on her experience as an autistic to identify commonalities between animals and autistics. offering insight into how animals process sensory information and how they often possess unrecognized savant-level talents.

All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum

Kathy Hoopmann

ISBN 9781787754713 2020 Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Brand new update to the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome. with all-new images of cats and updated language and terminology throughout. It provides a gentle. engaging introduction to the world of autism. demonstrating the individuality and potential of autistic people. Ideal for adults and children alike.

All Dogs Have ADHD

Kathy Hoopmann

ISBN 9781787756601 2020 Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This revised edition of All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). featuring all-new images from the canine world. These charming photographs bring to life a variety of traits that will be instantly recognisable to individuals with ADHD. including being restless and excitable. easily distracted and acting on impulse. This book reflects the difficulties and joys of raising a child with ADHD with humour and understanding. celebrating what it means to be considered 'different'--Page 4 of cover.

Envisioning a Bright Future

Interventions that Work for Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Patricia S. Lemer

ISBN 9780929780177 2008 Optometric Extension Program Fndtn

Are you . . . a PARENT searching for the right interventions for your child? . . . a PROFESSIONAL looking to enhance your treatments?. . .an EDUCATOR exploring innovative ideas for the classroom?. . .an ADULT trying to regain your health? Then this is the ONLY guide to autism. ADD and learning disabilities you need to . . . Discover how load factors accumulate and trigger symptoms; Learn about the role of vision and visual issues in ASD; Find out why a diagnosis doesn't determine treatment; Regain hope and optimism for your children and students! Editor Patricia S. Lemer is Co-founder and Executive Director of Developmental Delay Resources (DDR). She is a nationally certified counselor and has worked as an advocate for children with autism and related disorders for 40 years. Includes contributions from more than 20 authors.

Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Volume 1

Diagnosis. Development. and Brain Mechanisms

Fred R. Volkmar. Sally J. Rogers. Rhea Paul. Kevin A. Pelphrey

ISBN 9781118107027 2014 Wiley

The newest edition of the most comprehensive handbook on autism and related disorders Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter of a century ago. The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Volume 1: Diagnosis. Development. and Brain Mechanisms. has been the most influential reference work in the field of autism and related conditions. The new. updated Fourth Edition takes into account the changes in the disorders' definitions in the DSM-V and ICD-10 that may have profound implications for diagnosis and. by extension. access to services. Along with providing practical clinical advice--including the role of psychopharmacology in treatment—the handbook codifies the ever-expanding current body of research throughout both volumes . offering a wealth of information on the epidemiology of autism and the genetic. environmental. biochemical. social. and neuropathological aspects of the disorder. Volume 1 includes: Information on outcomes in adults with autism spectrum disorders A range of issues and interventions important from infancy. though adolescence and beyond for individuals with autism spectrum disorders Current information about play development. including skills. object play. and interventions Coverage of the state of genetic. biochemical. and neuropathological autism research Chapters on psychopharmacology and medical care in autism and related conditions The new edition includes the relevant updates to help readers stay abreast of the state of this rapidly evolving field and gives them a guide to separate the wheat from the chaff as information about autism proliferates.

Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Volume 2

Assessment. Interventions. and Policy

Fred R. Volkmar. Sally J. Rogers. Rhea Paul. Kevin A. Pelphrey

ISBN 9781118107034 2014 Wiley

The latest and most comprehensive resource on autism and related disorders Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago. The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders has been the most influential reference work in the field. Volume 2 of this comprehensive work includes a wealth of information from the experts in their respective specialities within the larger field of autism studies: Assessment. Interventions. and Social Policy Perspectives. Within the three sections found in Volume 2. readers will find in-depth treatment of: Screening for autism in young children; diagnostic instruments in autism spectrum disorders (ASD); clinical evaluation in multidisciplinary settings; assessing communications in ASD; and behavioral assessment of individuals with autism. including current practice and future directions Interventions for infants and toddlers at risk; comprehensive treatment models for children and youth with ASD; targeted interventions for social communication symptoms in preschoolers with ASD; augmentative and alternative communication; interventions for challenging behaviors; supporting mainstream educational success; supporting inclusion education; promoting recreational engagement in children with ASD; social skills interventions; and employment and related services for adults with ASD Supporting adult independence in the community for individuals with high functioning ASD; supporting parents. siblings. and grandparents of people with ASD; and evidence-based psychosocial interventions for individuals with ASD Special topic coverage such as autism across cultures; autism in the courtroom; alternative treatments; teacher and professional training guidelines; economic aspects of autism; and consideration of alternative treatments The new edition includes the relevant updates to help readers stay abreast of the state of this rapidly evolving field and gives them a guide to separate the wheat from the chaff as information about autism proliferates.

The Uncharted Path

My Journey with Late-Diagnosed Autism

Rachel B. Cohen-Rottenberg

ISBN 9780984138807 2010 Rachel B. Cohen-Rottenberg

"Writer and artist Rachel Cohen-Rottenberg tells a powerful story of life, love, struggle, and joy as she discovers her place on the autism spectrum at the age of 50. The author received her bachelor's and master's degrees in English from the University of California at Berkeley. After many busy years as a technical writer and a homeschooling mother, she now lives a quiet life in rural Vermont, where she writes and publishes the blogs Journeys with Autism (journeyswithautism.com), Sojourning in the Visual World (sojournerartist.com), and Autism and Empathy (autismandempathy.com)."

The Science of Evil

On Empathy and the Origins of Cruelty

Simon Baron-Cohen

ISBN 9780465023530 2011 Basic Books

Borderline personality disorder. autism. narcissism. psychosis. Asperger's: All of these syndromes have one thing in common--lack of empathy. In some cases. this absence can be dangerous. but in others it can simply mean a different way of seeing the world. In The Science of Evil Simon Baron-Cohen. an award-winning British researcher who has investigated psychology and autism for decades. develops a new brain-based theory of human cruelty. A true psychologist. however. he examines social and environmental factors that can erode empathy. including neglect and abuse. Based largely on Baron-Cohen's own research. The Science of Evil will change the way we understand and treat human cruelty. (source: Nielsen Book Data)

Affective Neuroscience

The Foundations of Human and Animal Emotions

Jaak Panksepp

ISBN 9780195096736 1998 Oxford University Press

Some investigators have argued that emotions. especially animal emotions. are illusory concepts outside the realm of scientific inquiry. However. with advances in neurobiology and neuroscience. researchers are demonstrating that this position is wrong as they move closer to a lasting understanding of the biology and psychology of emotion. In Affective Neuroscience. Jaak Panksepp provides the most up-to-date information about the brain-operating systems that organize the fundamental emotional tendencies of all mammals. Presenting complex material in a readable manner. the book offers a comprehensive summary of the fundamental neural sources of human and animal feelings. as well as a conceptual framework for studying emotional systems of the brain. Panksepp approaches emotions from the perspective of basic emotion theory but does not fail to address the complex issues raised by constructionist approaches. These issues include relations to human consciousness and the psychiatric implications of this knowledge. The book includes chapters on sleep and arousal. pleasure and fear systems. the sources of rage and anger. and the neural control of sexuality. as well as the more subtle emotions related to maternal care. social loss. and playfulness. Representing a synthetic integration of vast amounts of neurobehavioral knowledge. including relevant neuroanatomy. neurophysiology. and neurochemistry. this book will be one of the most important contributions to understanding the biology of emotions since Darwins The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals Taking a psychobiological approach. this text argues that emotional systems in humans. as well as other animals. are combinations of innate and learned tendencies and that there are no credible ways to really separate nature and nurture.

Look Me in the Eye

My Life with Asperger's

John Elder Robison

ISBN 9780307395986 2007 Crown

"John Robison longed to connect with other people. but by the time he was a teenager. his odd habits had earned him the label ""social deviant."" No guidance came from his mother. who conversed with light fixtures. or his father. who spent evenings drunk. No wonder he gravitated to machines. which could be counted on. His savant-like ability to visualize electronic circuits landed him a gig with KISS. for whom he created their legendary fire-breathing guitars. Later. he drifted into a ""real"" job. as an engineer for a major toy company. But the higher Robison rose. the more he had to pretend to be ""normal"" and do what he simply couldn't: communicate. It was not until he was forty that an insightful therapist told him he had the form of autism called Asperger's syndrome. That understanding transformed the way Robison saw himself--and the world.--From publisher description."

#adhd #autistic meltdown #aspergers #actually autistic #spoon theory #autistic #actuallyautistic

[50calmadeuce]

Ch. 25: Back in Fighter Town

Disclaimer: This is a work of fan fiction using characters from the Top Gun: Maverick world, trademarked by Paramount Pictures Corporation. I do not claim ownership of the characters and the world that I am borrowing.

The story and situation I am creating are a work of my imagination and I do not ascribe them to official story canon. This work is for entertainment only and is not a part of the storyline.

I am not profiting financially from the creation and publication of this story, but I do hope it gives you happy thoughts.

These stories are my own, so please do not take them and use them for yourself without my permission. If you see them somewhere else, please let me know. :)

Jake lived on the base, so you stayed at Phoenix's apartment again.

"Amelia should be here soon," Phoenix says while standing behind the kitchen island in her Navy khaki uniform drinking a glass of water.

"I honestly don't think I've been out this much in years," you admit sitting in a chair at the kitchen island.

"Not since you met Christian," she agrees.

You nod your head up and down yes. "True. I should stop going out with you then because every time I go out with you, I always meet a military guy and get married." You point at Phoenix. "It's all your fault." You laugh.

There was a knock at the door. "I'll get it," you say as you get up from the chair and walk to the door. "Who is it?'

"It's me and Amelia," Jake answers from behind the door.

You open the door and see Jake in his Navy khaki uniform with Amelia standing next to him.

"Hi, Amelia," you greet her with a smile.

"Hi, Y/N." She says and turns her head to look in the living room. "Bob the Builder?" She asks looking back at you with a questioning look.

" Yeah, with dinosaurs destroying the buildings he creates," you respond laughing.

"Yes!" Amelia heads towards Christian.

You look at Jake in his Navy khaki uniform.

"Darlin," he says and gives you a kiss on the lips.

You close the door behind him as he walks in toward the kitchen. Amelia had already settled in with Christian.

"Phoenix," Jake says to Natasha.

"Hangman," she responds and then looks at the both of you. "You guys ready?"

"Yeah," you and Jake answer.

You grab your phone and wallet and the three of you head out the door.

The parking lot at The Hard Deck was packed with vehicles when the Uber pulled up.

"Holy shit! This place is hopping!" you say wide eyed and shocked.

"It's always like this before a deployment," Phoenix states as the three of you get out of the vehicle and start walking towards the door.

As the three of you walk in, you're bombarded with a loud: "CONGRATULATIONS!!!" from everyone in the bar.

You look at Jake who shrugs and is just as surprised as you, but when you look at Phoenix, she's grinning from ear to ear.

Phoenix shrugs still with the grin on her face. "I knew about it." She takes off towards the bar as Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell and Bernie "Hondo" Coleman come walking up to you.

"The squad and the bar wanted to welcome you to the family, Y/N. So, welcome!" Maverick exclaims with a smile. "Let me buy you guys a drink."

Jake looks at you. "You want something?"

"I'll take a wine cooler, please," you say as you follow them up to the bar.

You sit down at the bar and Penny hands you your drink. "Congratulations! I didn't think anyone was going to tame the wild 'Hangman'," she jokingly says looking from you to Jake as she hands him his beer.

Jake raises his beer. "Penny, my dear. You know I'm full of surprises. Thank you."

As the night went on, you were congratulated by many at the bar when your phone rang.

Jake was playing darts with Javy "Coyote" Machado when he noticed you stand up and head towards the back door. He looked at you with an eyebrow raised and you pointed at your phone as you walked out the back door.

"Mr. Whitaker. What's up?" You ask as you answer the phone and walk over to the railing of the deck.

"Y/N. I apologize for calling so late," he said.

"It's no problem. I was up anyway. What's wrong?"

"Well, I'm calling to let you know you have court Monday morning. Celine Astor-Davenport is contesting the restraining order and your marriage to Lieutenant Jake Seresin."

You hear the back door to The Hard Deck open, then close and the sound of footsteps walking closer to you.

You roll your eyes. "Of course, she is." You notice Jake next to you out of the corner of your eye take a drink of his beer. "Do we have a time?"

"Bright and early at nine a.m."

"Okay. I'll let work know."

"They may ask for Lieutenant Seresin to be at one of the hearings."

"Well, he leaves for a six-month deployment tomorrow." You sigh.

"Let's just see what the judge says on Monday," Whitaker assures you.

"Sounds good."

"I'll stop by on Saturday."

"How about Sunday for dinner?"

"Ah, yes. You'll be hunting. Sunday it is then."

"See you then." You hang up the phone and turn to Jake who is already looking at you.

"You okay, darlin?"

"Yeah. Celine is taking me to court to contest the restraining order and my marriage to you."

"Good thing I took care of the paperwork here this morning. I'll send that to Whitaker." He places his hand out for you to take it.

You look at him suspiciously with an eyebrow raised. "What are you up to Jake Seresin?" You place your hand into his and he leads you back into the bar and over to the jukebox.

(I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight by Peter Cetera starts to play and Jake pulls you into his arms.

"Darlin. Until I take off tomorrow, I want me to be the only one on your mind," he whispers into your ear.

You look into his green eyes. "Jake Seresin. Since I met you, you've been the only thing on my mind. Trust me." You rest your head on his shoulder as you slowly dance.

#Spotify #jake seresin x you #jake seresin imagine #jake seresin fanfiction #jake hangman x reader #jake hangman seresin #top gun phoenix #phoenix #natasha phoenix trace #glen powell #javy coyote machado

[reachingforthevoid]

Dr Who: The Power of the Daleks

I watched the animated version on 2 January 2023, knowing little about this serial.

It is truly a shame that the original version isn’t available, but this animation is a watchable format considerably better than nothing. I am genuinely grateful for the folx who made these versions.

It’s hard to imagine what it must have been like for people who watched the series from the start lose their Doctor and encounter a new one for the very first time for everyone concerned… and the story handles it well. David Whitaker’s long involvement with the series and his ability to respond so quickly to the stupendous and surprising success of the Daleks made the choice for him to write this serial an excellent one.

Patrick Troughton owns the role almost from his first chuckle. The mixed reactions from Ben and Polly catch some of the range of emotions that must have been going through the audience. It’s a lovely touch having the new Doctor pick through bits and bobs from trinkets stored from adventures shared with the old Doctor. It’s slow, almost gentle…

But, it’s not long before we’re back into the thick of things. We know Daleks are involved — the serial names them in its title — but where are they? 

The human colony on the planet Vulcan is in trouble. There are grievances against the governor, and unrest among the workers. An inspector from Earth is due…and the Doctor stumbles across his dead body. Magpie-like, the new Doctor steals his badge. Born to adventure, this new Doctor quickly adapts to what’s happening, and it’s no surprise that he, Ben and Polly discover the Daleks lying dormant.

Of course, the Daleks don’t remain dormant for long. While there are some magnificent scenes with the Daleks en masse — I think helped by the animation process in this version — what I loved about this story was their use of human psychology against the various factions in the colony. They lie continuously, and people buy into it, even when it’s obvious they’ve been had. Hmm… I’m sure there’s a few examples in the here and now of that sort of behaviour… And, this is the first story I’ve watched to date that has the Daleks chorusing “ex-ter-min-ate”.

While there is a little bit of sidelining our heroes, it doesn't rob them of their agency like it did in the Tenth Planet. The trio share a lovely sense of humour, which contrasts neatly with the scariness of the Daleks and the desire of certain humans to be like the Daleks even as they don’t really understand them. The Daleks show a wily side, but the Doctor is cleverer. And as for his using sound frequencies to defeat the lock on the prison doors… Now, what’s a word that describes the practical applications of sound? Hmm? Hmm?

It’s a brutal story, full of action that make the six episodes zip past. 

Happy new year, and happy new Doctor!!

#doctor who #the power of the daleks #david whitaker #patrick troughton #ben jackson #polly #daleks

[softsnzstuff]

So so so sorry I’m late to MY OWN freaking game lol. Hi @snzfluff, I was your Secret Santa!!

I’m a big Doctor Who fan too, but I’m ashamed to admit I have NOT yet seen the thirteenth doctor in action as I stopped watching when I started college.

I watched a TON of compilation videos and I watched her first episode bc I love Jodie Whitaker - this may be slightly OOC but I tried so hard, I hope you like it - Enjoy this drabble about the doctor and an alley cat! 😭❤️

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A chilly breeze flowed through the TARDIS. It usually functioned so smoothly, but after some uncharacteristic wheezing noises, it ended up in a back alley of New York circa ~1924.

One of the doors was slightly ajar. The Doctor had poked her head out, trying to figure out where and when they had landed.

“Right, so this isn’t what we wanted…” she muttered to herself, disappearing back inside, coat flowing behind her.

“Alright you,” she said aloud to the TARDIS, “time for some diagnostics.”

Walking around the control panel, she trotted down some stairs to the underside of the thing, looking for the source of the issue. She rubbed at the underside of her nose as she scanned with her sonic.

“Hmm… snf - everything looks fihhh fine- ii’chuu! H’its’iyue! TssiEW!”

Her blonde hair moved with her as she bobbed down with each sneeze. She whipped herself back up, trying to refocus.

“Whew! Bless me…” she chuckled, turning the Sonic towards another piece of machinery.

She flicked the Sonic using a swift wrist motion and analyzed the results given.

“And that’s snff not it either…bugger. ii’tchIEW!”

Retreating back up to ground level of the TARDIS, she shivered slightly, pulling her coat tighter around her. She glanced towards the front, noticing the door being ajar. She walked forwards to close it, looking around the room.

She thought she saw movement out of the corner of her eye. Nothing more than a shadow, but she’s certain she saw it. Sniffling against her wrist, she crept along the edge of the TARDIS, looking around for the potential intruder.

Although she was confident, she was also on high alert. Her nose was tickling - an incessant buzzing that she couldn’t ignore for much longer. She scrunched her nose hoping it would help, but it ended up having the opposite effect.

Her eyes fluttered shut as she pitched forwards once again.

“Hey’ishuu! eh’kSH! TssCH! Eht’CHEW!”

When she looked up again, there was a black and white cat sitting on the control panel staring at her.

“Meow?”

A grin crept across her face.

“You’re a sneaky little fella aren’t ya? Think I might be allergic to cats now!” She exclaimed.

The cat blinked at her and then pawed at the zig-zag plotter, trying to get it to move.

“You’re a genius! How could I be so stupid. Of course it’s the zig-zag plotter!”

From where she was standing, she took two steps to the left and then pulled down hard on the zig-zag plotter, the cat jumping down and rubbing against her legs.

The TARDIS immediately jumped back into action, the familiar whirring staring up again as the Doctor smiled and laughed.

As the box she called home began to dematerialize, she looked at furry creature.

“Guess we’d better find you a name. Looks like you’re coming with me… eht’CHIEW!”

#Kb secret Santa #kb attempts to organize something lol #Kb is late to her own fucking game Lmfao #d/octor w/ho

[introvertguide]

Platoon (1986); AFI #86

The most recent film for review is the last of our gritty war films from the AFI top 100: Oliver Stone directed Platoon (1986). This film took home four Oscars that year for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Sound, and Best Editing. Like many other big war films with many small parts, this film had a ton of current for the time and future stars. The cast includes almost no women since the film begins with the arrival of the main characters in Vietnam and ends with some of them leaving. Notable names include Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Keith David, Forest Whitaker, Francesco Quinn, Kevin Dillon, John C. McGinley, Johnny Depp, and Tony Todd. The only other war films I can think of with more star power are Saving Private Ryan or Apocalypse Now. The film has a much more interesting story than "kill the enemy," which is why I think it received so many accolades. I really want to get to some behind the scenes notes, but let's start out with a synopsis and a quick warning...

SPOILER WARNING!!! THIS IS A WAR FILM SO IT CANNOT BE GUESSED WHICH CHARACTERS MAKE IT THROUGH AND WHICH DON'T!!! I AM ABOUT TO SPOIL THAT!!! IF THAT IS OKAY, THEN KEEP READING! OTHERWISE, CHECK OUT THE MOVIE FIRST AND CHECK OUT THIS BOTTOM PART OF THIS ARTICLE AFTERWARD!!!

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In 1967, U.S. Army volunteer Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) arrives in South Vietnam and is assigned to an infantry platoon of the 25th Infantry Division near the Cambodian border. The platoon is officially led by the young and inexperienced Lieutenant Wolfe (Mark Moses), but in reality, the soldiers defer to two of his older and more experienced subordinates: the hardened and cynical Staff Sergeant Robert "Bob" Barnes (Tom Berenger), and the more idealistic Sergeant Elias (Willem Dafoe). An interesting note is that the first things Taylor sees upon landing are body bags being stacked onto an outgoing plane, implying that there is only one way to leave.

Taylor is immediately sent out with Barnes, Elias and veteran soldiers on a planned night ambush for a North Vietnamese army force. The NVA soldiers manage to get close to the sleeping Americans before a brief firefight ensues; Taylor's fellow new recruit Gardener is killed and Taylor himself lightly wounded. After his return from hospital, Taylor bonds with Elias and his circle of marijuana-smokers while remaining aloof from Barnes and his more hard-edged followers. There are many shots with Elias on the right and Barnes on the left, almost like an angel and devil on the shoulders of Taylor. To add to it, Barnes is scarred all over his face and body will Elias is basically untouched.

During a subsequent patrol, three men are killed by booby traps and unseen assailants. The injuries from the trap are hard to watch, so be prepared when the soldiers start looking around. One of the deaths is more obvious since a guard is displayed like a scarecrow as a message to the group. Already on edge, the platoon is further angered when they discover an enemy supply and weapons cache in a nearby village. This is the intense scene that the movie is famous for. One particular soldier called Bunny (Kevin Dillon) shows that the men in the platoon might be more dangerous than the NVA. Barnes, through a Vietnamese-speaking soldier, Lerner (Johnny Depp), aggressively interrogates the village chief about whether the villagers have been aiding the NVA, and cold-bloodedly shoots his wife dead when she snaps back at him. Elias then arrives, getting into a physical altercation with Barnes over the killing before Wolfe breaks it up and orders the supplies destroyed and the village razed. Taylor later prevents a gang-rape of two girls by some of Barnes' men.

When the platoon returns to base, the veteran company commander Captain Harris (Dale Dye) declares that if he finds out that an illegal killing took place, a court-martial will ensue, leaving Barnes worried that Elias will testify against him. On their next patrol, the platoon is ambushed and pinned down in a firefight, in which numerous soldiers are wounded. More men are wounded when Lieutenant Wolfe accidentally directs an artillery strike onto his own unit before Barnes calls it off. Elias takes Taylor and two other men to intercept flanking enemy troops. Barnes orders the rest of the platoon to retreat and goes back into the jungle to find Elias' group. Barnes finds Elias alone and shoots him, then returns and tells the others that Elias was killed by the enemy. While the platoon is extracting via helicopter, they glimpse Elias, mortally wounded, emerging from the tree line and being chased by a group of North Vietnamese soldiers, who kill him. Noting Barnes' anxious manner, Taylor realizes that he was responsible.

At the base, Taylor attempts to talk his group into fragging Barnes in retaliation when Barnes, having overheard them, enters the room and mocks them. Taylor assaults the intoxicated Barnes but is quickly overpowered. Barnes cuts Taylor near his eye with a push dagger before departing.

The platoon is sent back to the front line to maintain defensive positions, where Taylor shares a foxhole with Francis (Corey Glover). That night, a major NVA assault occurs, and the defensive lines are broken. Much of the platoon, including Wolfe and most of Barnes' followers, are killed in the ensuing battle. During the attack, an NVA sapper, armed with explosives, destroys the battalion headquarters in a suicide attack. Now in command of the defense, Captain Harris orders his air support to expend all their remaining ordnance inside his perimeter. During the chaos, Taylor encounters Barnes, who is wounded and driven to insanity. Just as Barnes is about to kill Taylor, both men are knocked unconscious by an air strike.

Taylor regains consciousness the following morning, picks up an enemy Type 56 rifle, and finds Barnes, who orders Taylor to call a medic. Seeing that Taylor won't help, Barnes contemptuously tells Taylor to kill him: Taylor does so. Francis, who survived the battle unharmed, deliberately stabs himself in the leg and reminds Taylor that because they have been twice wounded, they can return home. The helicopter carries the two men away. Overwhelmed, Taylor sobs as he glares down at multiple craters full of corpses.

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I don't want to break down every single character in the film because that is everything there is. The film is much more about character development and Vietnam is just a setting. I believe that Oliver Stone wanted to emphasize that humans, when put into a hellish situation, had to choose between conforming to survive or trying to keep your own morals. Charlie Sheen plays Taylor, a young but moralistic person who entered the situation by choice in an attempt to prove himself. There is an authority figure of Lt. Wolfe, who is technically in charge, but it is the two sergeants that play a demon and an angel (they would be on his shoulder if this was a cartoon) that push Taylor towards conforming to evil or holding on to righteousness. Neither sergeant survives the film, and it is ambiguous how Taylor will act when he returns home, The only thing for certain is that he is very different from what he was when he arrived. Both Defoe and Berenger received nominations for best supporting actor for their roles, but neither won the award.

There is some mention of class in this film because it seems that it is mostly the uneducated masses who could not get away from the draft that fought in the war. It is this irony (those who have the least are forced to sacrifice the most) that is a focal point of the film. The character of Bunny, played by Kevin Dillon, finds war as an opportunity to get out his aggressions and attack something that represents his personal failures in life. A big gun and not much to live for is a dangerous combination, especially when a person with these attributes is trained to kill. Oliver Stone was a soldier in Vietnam and he really wanted to emphasize how the horror of the situation can bring out the worst in the downtrodden.

There are a group of black soldiers that are played by Tony Todd, Keith David, and Forest Whitaker. None of the three seem very interested in the politics of the situation as much as they just want to get away. Forest Whitaker's character sits on the middle ground and does what he is told, but he also expresses that he feels bad for his actions. Tony Todd's character sides with Barnes because he feels this is his best chance to survive long enough to get out. Barnes was shot and mangled, yet he still is alive, so he must be doing the correct thing. Keith David's character is trying to survive while also keeping his own morals, so he sticks with Elias and tries to do what he feels is right.

This film is what I would describe as a war drama since it is the Divine Comedy set in the jungles of Vietnam and Cambodia. There are no really good people and evil actions are understandable and sometimes almost relatable. It really makes the viewer upset that so many young men and women were put in this situation to be morally and mortally tested. It really affected audiences of the mid 80s, and that is why the film won for best picture.

One negative note about the production is the reported behavior of Oliver Stone. The film was shot in the Philippines and the push to make the film realistic bordered on abuse for the actors. The whole production was plagued with sickness and injuries with the actors having both Stone and advisor/actor Dale Dye yelling at them the whole time. There is a scene in which Tom Berenger is holding a gun to a little girl's head and he was told and berated into yelling and threatening the young actress until she really began to cry. Actors were allowed to leave as they were killed off since the film was shot almost completely in a linear fashion, so those looks of relief when they got on a helicopter to go home were quite genuine.

I was surprised that there was no nomination for make-up effects because the battle injuries look horrific and the scars on Tom Berenger were so realistic. I just thought that Berenger had scars all over his face until I saw him in another movie. He doesn't have the greatest skin, but the deep wound scars were blended in perfectly. The film would not have won since this award was eventually taken home by The Fly with Jeff Goldblum, but I still think a nomination was in order.

So, does this film deserve to be on the AFI top 100? Yes, but it is definitely lower on the list. It was shot in the Philippines and describes a war that America was not committed to, but it was still a major part of US history and touched a sensitive nerve for audiences at the time. The film is neither imaginative nor innovative, but the realism is worthy of recognition. Would I recommend it? That is actually kind of difficult. I wouldn't recommend it to a general audience because it will ruin your day. It is an engaging experience that transports the viewer to the war-torn jungle, but that is not something that many people really want. The film will affect you, just make sure that you are ready for it.

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Round Two Match-Ups!

Here are the pairs for round two:

Grim Reaper VS Patchy the Scarecrow

Kaylynn Langarak VS Erin Beaker

Unsavoury Charlatan VS Bonehilda

Father Winter VS The Genie

Circe Beaker VS Bob Pancakes

Bus Driver VS Travis Scott

Tragic Clown VS Rahmi Watson

Chloe Curious VS Nervous Subject

Puck Summerdream VS Alexander Goth

Molly Prescott VS Judith Ward

Liberty Lee VS Chip the Dancer

Sim Shrink VS Morgyn Ember

Agnes Crumplebottom VS Eric Lewis

Guidry VS Jenny Smith

Stella Terrano VS Pascal Curious

Brandi Broke VS Betty Newbie

Servo VS Eliza Pancakes

Cassandra Goth VS Ophelia Nigmos

Catarina Lynx VS Yamachan

Geoffrey Landgraab VS Mei Prescott

Brant Hecking VS Erwin Pries

Bella Goth VS Social Bunny

Lilith Vatore VS Caleb Vatore (sibling rivalryyyyy)

Olive Specter VS Captain Whitaker

Goopy Gilscarbo VS Mystery Man

Mortimer Goth VS Lilith Pleasant

Mayor Whiskers VS Johnny Zest

Ajay Loner VS Felix Psyded

Hula Zombies VS Juliette Capp

Romeo Monty VS Lazlo Curious

Loki Beaker VS Thomas Watson

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✨“And in the end The love you take Is equal to the love you make”✨💔RIP John Lennon 💔 9 October 1940 - 8 December 1980. 42 Years ago today, this now infamous photograph was taken by Annie Leibowitz for Rolling Stone Magazine on December 8, 1980, just hours before Lennon was murdered outside the Dakota building in New York City. Here is how she described it: "I sometimes think of that photograph as 10 years in the making. I met John Lennon and Yoko Ono in New York in the early part of my career. It was 1980, and he had just finished the album Double Fantasy with Yoko. I had seen the cover, which was both of them kissing. And I thought, Oh my gosh. This was the 1980s—romance was a little dead. And I was so moved by that kiss. There was so much in that simple picture of a kiss. So, for the photo I wanted to take, I imagined them somehow together. And it wasn't a stretch to imagine them with their clothes off, because they did it all the time. But what happened at the last minute was that Yoko didn't want to take her clothes off. So, we went ahead with the picture, and it was this very striking picture of Yoko clothed against a naked John. And of course, John was murdered later that afternoon. It's actually an excellent example of how circumstances change a picture. Suddenly, that photograph has a story. You're looking at it and thinking it's their last kiss, or they're saying goodbye. You can make up all sorts of things about it. I think it's amazing when there's a lot of levels to a photograph." ✨ Incredible story, incredible photograph.. incredible man RIP John.. 42 Years on, your life continues to profoundly influence others.. 🕊 Swipe ⬅️ for some beautiful and moving photographs by Lynn Goldsmith, Allan Tannenbaum, Ethan Russell, Bob Gruen, Duffy, Rowland Scherman and Robert Whitaker Peace & Love ✌️❤️🎶 @johnlennon @yokoono #imaginepeace #johnlennon #yokoono #annieleibovitz #newyork #dakotabuilding #nyc #rollingstonemagazine #musicphotography #beatles #musichistory #rockandroll #doublefantasy #lovers #muse #legendsneverdie #rockroyalty #rockicon #peace #love #style #icon #culture #blendergallery #blendergallery (at Blender Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl5VLPiP5Wx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Today’s compilation:

The Best of Butterfly Records 1990 Disco

Today I learned about Butterfly Records, an LA-based indie disco label that existed from late 1976 to 1980 that landed a solid bunch of hits high upon Billboard's dance chart throughout its unfortunately short tenure. And guess what? I don't have to come up with much more to set up this album because the liner notes do a pretty bang-up job of it for me already! Yay!

Butterfly Records was founded by A.J. Cervantes in the late seventies, in Los Angeles, California. They were the label with the erotic album jackets. Distributed by MCA, the first hit was "Chattanooga Choo Choo" by Tuxedo Junction [not a fan!], followed by Saint Tropez' string of hits, "One More Minute," "Fill My Life With Love," and "Je T'aime." Both groups were produced by W. Michael Lewis and Laurin Rinder of El Coco fame. From England came producer Blackwell with "Boogie Down And Mess Around." Also included in this compilation are Canada's T.H.P. Orchestra and Denise McCann who scored high on the dance charts. Lalo Schifrin's (of "Jaws Theme" fame) group Fire And Ice hit the charts with "Inferno." DJ Elton Ahi's group The Destination had a big hit with "Move On Up" as did Eloise Whitaker with "Don't Turn Your Back On Love." So here it is for the first time on one package: The Best Of Butterfly Records.

The elite disco production duo of Rinder & Lewis are on, like, half of this thing, and just about all their tracks are fantastic, except for two that try to be disco covers of super old-timey jaunts that end up sounding extremely cheesy to me. Also not mentioned in those liner notes is another production duo, Ian Guenther and Willi Morrison, two European guys who brought their Eurodisco knowhow to Toronto and started The T.H.P. Orchestra, an act that hit #1 in Canada with its cover of the "Theme From S.W.A.T.," and then signed to Butterfly to bring their music stateside. And I think the two T.H.P. Orchestra offerings on this comp might be my two favorites.

These liner notes are also selling Destination's "Move on Up Suite" short. It wasn't just a "big hit;" it's the only hit on this album to reach #1 on the Billboard dance chart. It's a medley of speedy Curtis Mayfield disco covers, featuring, of course, the iconic horn refrain from Mayfield's signature song, "Move on Up." It's produced by an Iranian disco guy named Elton Farokh Ahi, who also co-produced "Inferno" by Lalo Schifrin's one-off disco project, Fire & Ice, which also appears on here.

Speaking of Schifrin, the liner notes say that he's responsible for the Jaws theme, but that's simply false. The Jaws theme is by John Williams. Schifrin is responsible for a lot of iconic film and TV music though, probably most notably the theme from Mission: Impossible.

Anyway, with all that said about all of this excellent music, I still have a decently-sized bone to pick: The back cover of this album clearly states, "ALL FULL LENGTH EXTENDED VERSIONS," and that's simply not the case. Longer versions of a lot of these are on YouTube and none of these last any longer than a little more than six minutes. It's false advertising, plain and simple, and because of these odd and not full track lengths, I unfortunately can't find very many of these exact edits on YouTube, which explains the lack of links that are to follow 😩.

Still a great label retrospective though. Disco’s a huge blind spot for me and this helps to fill in a small piece of that huge gap with hits I knew absolutely nothing about beforehand 😊.

Highlights:

Saint Tropez - "Fill My Life With Love" Denise McCann - "Tattoo Man" T.H.P. Orchestra - "Two Hot for Love" Saint Tropez - "One More Minute" Bob McGilpin - "Superstar" Eloise Whitaker - "Don't Turn Your Back on Love" Fire & Ice - "Inferno" T.H.P. Orchestra - "Weekend Two Step" Destination - "Move on Up Suite"

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