My Life & FFXIV RP Blog

Tales and photos of a Pirate trying to make it work in Eorzea, and the crew who constantly tries to make him mess up. I am a Au-Ra Pirate on the Ultros Server.

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#borntobewild #flx #3brotherswinery #apocalypticart

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It's a good day to play #netrunner at #kingofsubways #anrpc

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My favorite coffee cup. #dinomug #trexarms # coffee buddy

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My weight loss journey

It’s now 8 months since I began my journey to get myself healthy again. In that time I have managed to lose 50lbs. It feels liberating to be getting ready to donate or throw out old clothing that no longer fits me. For the first time in years I feel good about my health and how I look. Plan to keep at it till I can fit into my clothing from 10 years ago.

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Overcoming everything

"Pain is weakness leaving the body. The question isn't how much more you can take. But how much more you can give. Just when you're ready to quit, your mind says push harder. You listen, sensing an inner strength that wasn't there before. And suddenly you discover- you no longer feel pain."

Every day I wake up and say this to myself. This saying has gotten me past anything that has ever made me feel like quitting. It pushes me every day to strive harder than the day before. If you ever find yourself feeling like something is impossible, that you cannot overcome, that you cannot triumph. Say this to yourself, dig deep, find that inner strength that has always existed within yourself, and harness it. You will surprise yourself at what you are capable of.

Be well friends, and defeat any challenge that presents itself.

[sci-universe]

First Dinosaur Tail Found Preserved in Amber

To scientists' delight, the incredible appendage from 99 million years ago is covered in feathers.

The tail of a 99-million-year-old dinosaur, including bones, soft tissue, and even feathers, has been found preserved in amber, according to a report published today in the journal Current Biology.

A micro-CT scan of the delicate feathers that cover the dinosaur tail. Image: Lida Xing. 

While individual dinosaur-era feathers have been found in amber, and evidence for feathered dinosaurs is captured in fossil impressions, this is the first time that scientists are able to clearly associate well-preserved feathers with a dinosaur, and in turn gain a better understanding of the evolution and structure of dinosaur feathers.

We clearly need a new Jurassic Park movie featuring cute feathery dinosaurs.

A reconstruction of a small coelurosaur Credit: Chung-tat Cheung

[thesnadger]

Okay this is really really cool BUT IT IS CRIMINAL to leave out the funniest part of this story.

The paleontologist who “discovered” this sample didn’t dig it up,  he and his team found it in an amber market where the amber it was preserved in had been shaped and was being sold as jewelry.  This is both ridiculous and exciting though, because on one hand it’s a shame this sample was cut and shaped before anyone who knew what it was could get their hands on it, it also gives us an idea of how many other samples might be in that particular amber mine. 

Also this amazing quote from Xing:

“I was not sure that (the trader) really understood how important this specimen was, but he did not raise the price.”

[thebrainscoop]

I LOVE OUR PLANET

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Oh my god oh my god oh my god yesssssssssssss

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A storm brews on the horizon

Mog mosh looked up at the sky as he flitted through the residential district of the Mist. There was a storm blowing in and he knew it would be best for him to get this assignment over with before the rain started. Drying out his pom and delivery hat was always a pain in the Kupo. That wasn’t the only store brewing but that was not Mog Mosh’s problem.

He stopped outside the small home at the top of a large set of stairs and double checked the address.

“This looks like the right place Kupo.” He looked to see if he could spot the individual he was instructed to deliver the package to and could not find him in the well maintained yard. Having exhausted the outside he zipped over to the door and knocked and waited for Darius to come to the door.

@balladofdariuskinkaid

[dariuskinkaid-xiv]

Darius walked upstairs from his basement, a crude tea set in his hands. The smell of doman tea was pretty apparent in the house, seeing as the Highlander had no idea how to prepare it until now. He had spilled quite a few times.

As the door opened, he saw the little moogle. “Um hi…the mailbox is right there. Is there a corespondance charge? Did the Admiral reuse a crate? Godsdamnit…” It wasn’t until he thought a little harder that he realized who he was talking to.

“So you’re Twitch’s carrier, huh?” Darius opened the door a little wider. “C'mon in, Kupo. I’ll get your payment.”

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The moogle nodded at the man in red and zipped into the entrance of his house. 

As Mog mosh looked around he did a quick scan to make sure they were alone. “Do not worry about the payment Kupo, it has already been taken care of.” The moogle seemed nervous “I would like to make this brief Kupo.” He pulled from his satchel a leather tube and offered it to Darius.

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Darius took the tube, placing it on his desk before circling around, stepping over an unkept pile of books. He took a bag from a drawer, tossing it toward the moogle.

“Kupo nuts. Consider it a bonus, kupo.” Darius said low, waiting for the small being to leave before he read the message. He knew that this was Twitch’s personal carrier, but he didn’t know how the sensitive the information really was or, at the end of the day, how trustworthy…

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Mog mosh caught the bag and twirled happily in the spot for a moment before nodding at the hyur “Thank you Kupo, I have a long journey and these are most appreciated!”

Mog Mosh dipped his delivery hat to Darius before flitting back out the front door.

The parchment in Darius hand contained the following message:

            Darius,

     If this letter has found its way into your hands it is because I have been taken. I have found out who has been trying to take me out of the picture. His name is Moja Muja, and he is a slave trader out of Thanalan. About 8 years ago when I was a foolish young captain I happened across a ship belonging to this individual, and took it upon myself to liberate him of his goods. I abhor slavery, I believe owning another being is perhaps the most scum sucking, bottom of a barrel, shite thing one can do. So I took his ship, freed the slaves and left his crew on a deserted island to suffer. I suspect someone amongst them escaped and managed to get word back to their boss. I apologize for dragging you into this but I believe I will need your assistance to get me out of this proverbial fire I am tangled up in. I suggest you talk to Itara, as she is the only other individual who knows about these events that I suspect would trust you enough to talk to you. May the 12 guide your aim. 

              Twitch

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[yhmir]

auntchappy:

Me: Hey look, it’s us!

Better Half: Shut up, puppy, and be my pillow.

[twitchtheterrible]

@underwaterlookingupatyou Why does this feel so familiar.

[notbecauseofvictories]

can you please talk about those protections to curtail executive power I'm really, really scared and could use the reassurance thank you

THINGS A PRESIDENT CANNOT DO:

Reverse any Supreme Court decision 

This includes Obergefell v. Hodges, which made same-sex marriage a constitutional right; Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, which reaffirmed a woman’s right to choose first articulated in Roe v. Wade, another Supreme Court case. Grutter v. Bollinger, which instituted affirmative action, the entire body of Civil Rights case law, plus anything related to due process, including the right of minors to due process, your right to an attorney, Miranda rights, inadmissible evidence, etc.

(Even if Trump appoints the worst possible SC nominee, they still can’t reverse any of these decisions without a really significant case coming before the Court with new facts, and then they have to write an opinion stating how this case is different than that other case…it’s unlikely to happen.)

Write law or repeal any existing law

While traditionally, presidents have exerted influence on the legislative agenda (see, Obama’s role in advancing and promoting the Affordable Care Act) they cannot actually write or pass legislation. Bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, and simple resolutions must be introduced in the House by a Representative.

Presidents cannot strike down law. Only Congress can repeal laws, and only the Supreme Court can strike them down as unconstitutional.

Presidential influence is just that—influence.

(And if—for example—you are hated by 95% of the party you joined last week, and burned all your goddamn bridges by insulting them at various points in your campaign…..they’re unlikely to partner with you in crafting legislation.)

Make any law or declaration that infringes in any way on the rights of the states

So in the US, most of the rights are reserved to the states. You name it, it’s a state-run power. Criminal procedure and law? States. Medicare and Medicaid? States. The definition of marriage? States. Insurance, health departments, housing, unemployment benefits, public education, all these are state programs. And the president cannot infringe on those powers given to the states.

(This is why down-ticket voting is so important, because Mike Pence as governor of Indiana had 800x the power he’s going to have as VP.)

Declare war.

This one is the most complicated, because with the advent of our “conflicts” in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, etc. there has been a significant shift in the articulation of the war doctrine, and it is one of the least restricted of the president’s “restricted” powers. But, despite all that, a president still has no power to declare war.

Unilaterally appoint heads of administrative departments

Unilaterally make treaties with foreign nations

Essentially, while presidents have a lot of power, it’s mostly unofficial—they can’t make sweeping laws, they can’t overturn existing rights, the most they can do is refuse to enforce them (which is absolutely a threat! and a problem!) but we aren’t electing de facto royalty here.

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Reblog this if your blog is a safe haven for ALL non-white, disabled, trans, queer, and/or women, and your ask box is open to anyone who needs it tonight, or anytime, for the next few years.

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I wish I lived in Colorado so I could vote for this man. Most honest presidential candidate I have ever seen.

[wellthatsadorable]

Princess Space Kitten implores you to take pics of your furry friends in costume this weekend, we want to see those pictures!

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Eric Zeitler

A fundraising page for Eric Zeitler

To the FFXIV Tumblr community, I’m on a mission to save kids and I need your help. My local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital treats thousands of children each year, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. These kids are facing scary stuff like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and injuries from accidents to name just a few.

This is my 3rd year participating in this fantastic event. Last year I raised over $300 for this charity and this year I decided I would set my baseline at $300. My hope is to crush that number when all is said and done. But I still need your help to do this. If you can even donate $5 it will help. Last year the combined collective of participants in Extra Life raised 8.3 Million dollars in 2015.

For me I do this because I wan’t to give others a chance, I do this to raise money and awareness for this charity. I do this because to me this is important. And I do this because I hope thru my efforts to raise money I can help a young child get the medical help they need so that they can have a future they may not have had otherwise.

Extra Life is one of my Mitzvah’s. In the hebrew culture we are taught that we should perform Mitzvah as a course of life. A mitzvah is basically doing a moral deed or act of human kindness. For me extra life is one of my ways to give back to the rest of humanity. And in order to do that I do need your help.

Together let us raise as much money as possible to help out sick kids, and make the world a little bit better of a place.

If you would like to participate send me an ask and I will help you get set up, cause the more of us who participate hopefully the more of us who can spread the word and raise more money for this great cause.

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Check out @underwaterlookingupatyou twitch stream to watch us today.

[dingodoodles]

http://www.electricbunnycomics.com/View/Comic/177/Tech+Support+SombraI just had to make this as soon as I hear about the release of Sombra for Overwatch today. ​Love you all <3

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Eric Zeitler

A fundraising page for Eric Zeitler

To the FFXIV Tumblr community, I’m on a mission to save kids and I need your help. My local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital treats thousands of children each year, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. These kids are facing scary stuff like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and injuries from accidents to name just a few.

This is my 3rd year participating in this fantastic event. Last year I raised over $300 for this charity and this year I decided I would set my baseline at $300. My hope is to crush that number when all is said and done. But I still need your help to do this. If you can even donate $5 it will help. Last year the combined collective of participants in Extra Life raised 8.3 Million dollars in 2015.

For me I do this because I wan’t to give others a chance, I do this to raise money and awareness for this charity. I do this because to me this is important. And I do this because I hope thru my efforts to raise money I can help a young child get the medical help they need so that they can have a future they may not have had otherwise.

Extra Life is one of my Mitzvah’s. In the hebrew culture we are taught that we should perform Mitzvah as a course of life. A mitzvah is basically doing a moral deed or act of human kindness. For me extra life is one of my ways to give back to the rest of humanity. And in order to do that I do need your help.

Together let us raise as much money as possible to help out sick kids, and make the world a little bit better of a place.

If you would like to participate send me an ask and I will help you get set up, cause the more of us who participate hopefully the more of us who can spread the word and raise more money for this great cause.

[twitchtheterrible]

Eric Zeitler

A fundraising page for Eric Zeitler

To the FFXIV Tumblr community, I'm on a mission to save kids and I need your help. My local Children's Miracle Network Hospital treats thousands of children each year, regardless of their family's ability to pay. These kids are facing scary stuff like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and injuries from accidents to name just a few.

This is my 3rd year participating in this fantastic event. Last year I raised over $300 for this charity and this year I decided I would set my baseline at $300. My hope is to crush that number when all is said and done. But I still need your help to do this. If you can even donate $5 it will help. Last year the combined collective of participants in Extra Life raised 8.3 Million dollars in 2015.

For me I do this because I wan't to give others a chance, I do this to raise money and awareness for this charity. I do this because to me this is important. And I do this because I hope thru my efforts to raise money I can help a young child get the medical help they need so that they can have a future they may not have had otherwise.

Extra Life is one of my Mitzvah's. In the hebrew culture we are taught that we should perform Mitzvah as a course of life. A mitzvah is basically doing a moral deed or act of human kindness. For me extra life is one of my ways to give back to the rest of humanity. And in order to do that I do need your help.

Together let us raise as much money as possible to help out sick kids, and make the world a little bit better of a place.

If you would like to participate send me an ask and I will help you get set up, cause the more of us who participate hopefully the more of us who can spread the word and raise more money for this great cause.

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Dubstep Cat

New cat video here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCh2ZL3ZIWA For licensing/usage please contact: licensing(at)jukinvideo.com Thanks so much to everyone!!!...

Every time I see this video it fills me with joy.