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The anomalies, which can’t be explained by known particle-based signals, have baffled scientists.
The anomalies, which can’t be explained by known particle-based signals, have baffled scientists.
The Bangkok Boy episode 8
That was a great episode. Even though it was a bit oddly paced. Or maybe just a lot has happened in a short amount of time.
Damn, I really think there might not be a happy ending for Peace and Sun.
And oh, Mei and Cherry have an adorable slow burn romance. Cherry is so awkward and shy, poor thing. But clearly so infatuated already. It’s a bit harder to tell what Mei might be feeling, she’s still a bit broken, and angry and depressed. But she liked when Cherry brought her flowers every day, and when Cherry was so sweetly shy around her.
Also Mr. Joe’s two adopted sons seems to have their own agenda. And maybe that will bring Mr. Joe’s downfall after all.
And bye, bye, Aim, you were an entertaining villain, but I’m glad you paid with your life for all those horrible things you’ve done.
Our Movie episode 1
I couldn’t resists the temptation of Nam Goon Min’s new drama after all and already watched the 1st episode.
And it was very good. My beloved is great as always. And for now his character here reminds me a little bit of Baek Seung Soon from Hot Stove League. Similarly closed off, soft spoken, never raises his voice. But you can see a lot of emotions and feelings behind those calm, beautiful eyes.
And, wow, Jeon Yeo Been... I’m in awe. She is fantastic. I knew she was a good actress, but wow, she impressed me so much here.
But I don’t know if I have enough mental powers for watching this drama now. That first episode was so sad. There was underlying sadness in almost every scene, and my throat was tight when the episode ended. Even though nothing overtly sad or tragic happened yet.
That was a great episode. Even though it was a bit oddly paced. Or maybe just a lot has happened in a short amount of time.
More with spoilers here.
That NC scene was great – it was passionate and desperate, and full of longing, and angry and sad at the same time. It’s like Peace and Sun don’t allow themselves to feel love, because of their families and everything that happened. So this desperate, frantic sex is what they can allow themselves to have during this one night of hurried happiness. Before even more heartache and suffering.Damn, I really think there might not be a happy ending for Peace and Sun.
And oh, Mei and Cherry have an adorable slow burn romance. Cherry is so awkward and shy, poor thing. But clearly so infatuated already. It’s a bit harder to tell what Mei might be feeling, she’s still a bit broken, and angry and depressed. But she liked when Cherry brought her flowers every day, and when Cherry was so sweetly shy around her.
Also Mr. Joe’s two adopted sons seems to have their own agenda. And maybe that will bring Mr. Joe’s downfall after all.
And bye, bye, Aim, you were an entertaining villain, but I’m glad you paid with your life for all those horrible things you’ve done.
Our Movie episode 1
I couldn’t resists the temptation of Nam Goon Min’s new drama after all and already watched the 1st episode.
And it was very good. My beloved is great as always. And for now his character here reminds me a little bit of Baek Seung Soon from Hot Stove League. Similarly closed off, soft spoken, never raises his voice. But you can see a lot of emotions and feelings behind those calm, beautiful eyes.
And, wow, Jeon Yeo Been... I’m in awe. She is fantastic. I knew she was a good actress, but wow, she impressed me so much here.
But I don’t know if I have enough mental powers for watching this drama now. That first episode was so sad. There was underlying sadness in almost every scene, and my throat was tight when the episode ended. Even though nothing overtly sad or tragic happened yet.
Got the most recent FAPA mailing, #351. It's fewer than 60 pages. While we're up to 21 members I think (I don't have it with me right now) - up from the 14-ish when I joined a few years ago - the page count has dropped recently, possibly in part because the Org Editor can no longer print people's entries for them. (He retired and no longer has access to the work printers.) So the overseas members are no longer sending in quarterly submissions.
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FAPA's contribution requirement is 8 pages a year, which can be 1 double-sided sheet of paper per quarter. This was not particularly onerous even in the days of hectographs. It is, however, apparently enough of a hassle that several current members only technically meet it - sending in that single sheet a quarter, and it's only a page and a half, and it's in 14-pt type and includes a picture covering a quarter of the page. If there were still a waiting list, they'd be bumped for failing to meet the contrib requirements. Since there hasn't been a waiting list this century, this is not an issue.
There are scans of some past mailings (or rather, parts of them) and scans of Fantasy Amateur, the official org zine (aka, the index & list of members), which stops right at the point where membership started dropping below the max of 65.
...Anyone want to join a venerated scifi institution that's been fading since the dawn of the WWW?
Requirements:
* Send 25 copies (currently) to the OE, minimum 8 pgs/year; can be sent quarterly, annually, or anything in between. ( More details inside )
( defining terms )
FAPA's contribution requirement is 8 pages a year, which can be 1 double-sided sheet of paper per quarter. This was not particularly onerous even in the days of hectographs. It is, however, apparently enough of a hassle that several current members only technically meet it - sending in that single sheet a quarter, and it's only a page and a half, and it's in 14-pt type and includes a picture covering a quarter of the page. If there were still a waiting list, they'd be bumped for failing to meet the contrib requirements. Since there hasn't been a waiting list this century, this is not an issue.
There are scans of some past mailings (or rather, parts of them) and scans of Fantasy Amateur, the official org zine (aka, the index & list of members), which stops right at the point where membership started dropping below the max of 65.
...Anyone want to join a venerated scifi institution that's been fading since the dawn of the WWW?
Requirements:
* Send 25 copies (currently) to the OE, minimum 8 pgs/year; can be sent quarterly, annually, or anything in between. ( More details inside )
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Oh my goodness you guys look what I got yesterday as a gift! Check out the podfic for my story Moondance or A Series of Extraordinary Events. I'm so happy and pleased! Link in the notes for the story.
Honestly never thought I would ever have a podfic made from one of my stories, but how perfect to receive one for this story in particular. ❤️ Thanks to![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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AlbatrossGJ !
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Poll #33259 round 176 theme poll
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: Just the Poll Creator, participants: 86
Pick the next theme of fancake:
Books & Writing
28 (32.6%)
Protest & Revolt
23 (26.7%)
Working Together
35 (40.7%)
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It's been almost a year since i got into LE SSERAFIM.I've gotten into many new kpop groups in the past year and a half but they're the only one that i have the same amount of excitement after the honeymoon phase. I would say that they're my ult group. I actually listen to their music every day i haven't gotten bored of their songs they are just so good. The members, visuals, message, lyrics, vibe, fandom - i love everything about them, they are just a very lovable group. I'm so happy that this year has been successful for them and the hate train ended. They recently published their Japanese single "Different". The new JP album will also have a single "Kawaii", that will be a title track to Netflix My Melody&Kuromi series!
Right now they have been touring in Japan and Yunjin was on a one month break because she had back issues. Luckily she is recovered now and they will continue touring: they will do two concerts in Tokyo Dome for the first time! It was actually my dream to travel to Japan to see them there but unfortunately i'm unemployed and have no savings ;_;
I love this song! Fresh vibes for the summer. I'm only annoyed that it's so short...
Fans have already pointed out how they put a song about being different during Pride Month! They also performed it with rainbow visuals. Both Yunjin and Chaewon have showed support for the community this month (and Sakura earlier in her career).
I had to put the English version too because the visualizer is just so amazing. I need a le sserafim game asap!
I feel like i'm at a point in kpop where i've found the artists i'm really into. I've been checking new 5th gen artists just for the excitement of something new but i feel like i've found my thing now. Before i got back into kpop last year i actually only listened/stanned SM groups and now it's almost only Hybe groups. I've talked earlier on my blog about digital minimalism and curating my social media experience and how i engage with art. Kpop can be very consumerist, fast paced, chaotic hobby if you want it to. Luckily i left twitter and i use less tiktok and i only watch edits and don't care for fanwars, South-Korea "lifestyle" or recycled discourse. I really only buy stuff i'm 100% into and i don't collect multiple versions of the same album, i just get my favorite version. I also recently joined a kpop dance cover group(my first one!) for "older" fans and it has been super fun. I've been thinking about taking more dance classes next autumn now that i got more confidence to dance.
For Rolling Stone Japan August issue. I need to get my hands on this. I started collecting physical magazines when i got into Stray Kids (been collecting magazines with Hyunjin covers). I've been slowly getting into fashion and overall appreciating and looking for different aesthetics/visuals. I recently found shoes from a thrift store i manifested: silver sneakers with pink laces!
Also the new ILLIT song that dropped today "Do The Dance" has Yunjin credited as one of the songwriters! Even though i'm not ILLIT's target audience they do have a really cute vibe and i love the magical girl concept for this comeback.
Also if you're interested in getting into Le Sserafim i recommend this site !
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2001: Labour narrowly wins a second overwhelming victory, Simon Darcount finds his calling, and Jeffrey Archer distracts people from that time he was accused of stealing three suits.
Bold for have read, italic for intend to read,, underline for never heard of it.
Which 2001 Clarke Award Finalists Have You Read?
Perdido Street Station by China Miéville
Ash: A Secret History by Mary Gentle
Cosmonaut Keep by Ken MacLeod
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds
Salt by Adam Roberts
Poll #33257 Clarke Award Finalists 2001
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 58
Which 2001 Clarke Award Finalists Have You Read?
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Perdido Street Station by China Miéville
39 (67.2%)
Ash: A Secret History by Mary Gentle
24 (41.4%)
Cosmonaut Keep by Ken MacLeod
17 (29.3%)
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
28 (48.3%)
Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds
18 (31.0%)
Salt by Adam Roberts
4 (6.9%)
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Which 2001 Clarke Award Finalists Have You Read?
Perdido Street Station by China Miéville
Ash: A Secret History by Mary Gentle
Cosmonaut Keep by Ken MacLeod
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds
Salt by Adam Roberts
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In ‘Murderbot,’ an anxious scientist and an autonomous robot develop a workplace-trauma bond
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2025-06-13/murderbot-episode-6-alexander-skarsgard-noma-dumezweni
Leading a TV series is a first for Dumezweni, who has previously been cast in smaller roles. She wasn’t convinced by the initial pitch at first because sci-fi hasn’t traditionally had a lot of major roles for actors of color.
“Usually I’d come in and play the receptionist,” she says. “I love to watch sci-fi. But I wondered: Who am I going to be in this sci-fi world?”
However, once she learned more about the world and the character, the actor changed her mind.
“It was an absolute joy to discover that there was nothing that Chris and Paul had to change to make it representational,” Dumezweni says. “It’s lovely not to have to fight for people’s positions in the world based on their skin color.”
ETA: Wanted to add this one real quick from BlueSky:
Vestal Magazine: Noma Dumezweni -- Off Canvas
https://www.vestalmag.com/noma-dumezweni
Set in a near future where the line between machine and human is increasingly blurred, Murderbot explores themes of identity, autonomy, and what it truly means to be alive through the eyes of a self-aware security android. Adapted from Martha Wells’s beloved The Murderbot Diaries novels, the series blends gripping sci-fi action with sharp, witty humor. At the heart of the story is Noma Dumezweni’s portrayal of Dr. Ayda Mensah, the thoughtful leader of a pacifist civilization struggling to uphold her community’s ideals amid a universe dominated by corporate greed and political tensions. Noma brings to the role a grounded strength, embodying the delicate balance between idealism and pragmatism as her character wrestles with the burdens of leadership and moral compromise. The parallels between Noma and Ayda run deep: both choose to lead with heart, courage, and conviction. “Your head will try to talk you out of that feeling of expansion. It will tell you, ‘You can’t do this,’” Noma says. “Trust your body, trust your instinct. Your body knows the truth.” That instinct and bravery have guided her career, from becoming the first Black actress to portray Hermione Granger on stage, a landmark moment for representation in theater, to winning two Laurence Olivier Awards and becoming a beacon of inspiration for a new generation of actors. Like Ayda, Noma has forged a path not only of leadership, but of quiet, transformative power.
Lovely photos in this!
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2025-06-13/murderbot-episode-6-alexander-skarsgard-noma-dumezweni
Leading a TV series is a first for Dumezweni, who has previously been cast in smaller roles. She wasn’t convinced by the initial pitch at first because sci-fi hasn’t traditionally had a lot of major roles for actors of color.
“Usually I’d come in and play the receptionist,” she says. “I love to watch sci-fi. But I wondered: Who am I going to be in this sci-fi world?”
However, once she learned more about the world and the character, the actor changed her mind.
“It was an absolute joy to discover that there was nothing that Chris and Paul had to change to make it representational,” Dumezweni says. “It’s lovely not to have to fight for people’s positions in the world based on their skin color.”
ETA: Wanted to add this one real quick from BlueSky:
Vestal Magazine: Noma Dumezweni -- Off Canvas
https://www.vestalmag.com/noma-dumezweni
Set in a near future where the line between machine and human is increasingly blurred, Murderbot explores themes of identity, autonomy, and what it truly means to be alive through the eyes of a self-aware security android. Adapted from Martha Wells’s beloved The Murderbot Diaries novels, the series blends gripping sci-fi action with sharp, witty humor. At the heart of the story is Noma Dumezweni’s portrayal of Dr. Ayda Mensah, the thoughtful leader of a pacifist civilization struggling to uphold her community’s ideals amid a universe dominated by corporate greed and political tensions. Noma brings to the role a grounded strength, embodying the delicate balance between idealism and pragmatism as her character wrestles with the burdens of leadership and moral compromise. The parallels between Noma and Ayda run deep: both choose to lead with heart, courage, and conviction. “Your head will try to talk you out of that feeling of expansion. It will tell you, ‘You can’t do this,’” Noma says. “Trust your body, trust your instinct. Your body knows the truth.” That instinct and bravery have guided her career, from becoming the first Black actress to portray Hermione Granger on stage, a landmark moment for representation in theater, to winning two Laurence Olivier Awards and becoming a beacon of inspiration for a new generation of actors. Like Ayda, Noma has forged a path not only of leadership, but of quiet, transformative power.
Lovely photos in this!
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