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Indigenous Character Tournament
Round 1
The bracket was randomly generated with minor tweaking to balance it out since there are so many characters. Ties are allowed only when there is an exact 50/50 and in that case, the characters will move on as a team. Propaganda is allowed and encouraged! The polls of each bracket will last one week! Below are the match-ups in case it is hard to read the bracket! :)
Voting will start Monday, May 8th at 6:00 P.M. EST! The polls will be released in waves.
Bracket A
Eliza Maza (Gargoyles) vs Willie Jack (Reservation Dogs)
Sokka (Avatar: The Last Airbender) vs Kamakiri (One Piece)
Joseph (Blood Quantum) vs Fuzzy Mac (Grace Beside Me)
John Redcorn (King of the Hill) vs Clinton Skye (FBI: Most Wanted)
Travis Manawa (Fear the Walking Dead) vs Jessica Keynes (Miraculous Ladybug)
Artemy Burakh (Pathologic) vs Nakamura Kotan (Yuusha Dan)
Delsin Rowe (Infamous: Second Son) vs Moana (Moana)
Pike Dexter (Big Eden) vs Naru (Predator)
Victor Joseph (Smoke Signals) vs Volo (Pokemon Legends: Arceus)
Prince Ashitaka (Princess Mononoke) vs Kurapika Kurta (Hunter x Hunter)
Naranpa (Black Sun) vs Kirikou (Kirikou and the Sorceress)
Fredzilla (Big Hero 6) vs Margaret Kohere (Apex Legends)
Wyper (One Piece) vs Jenna Begay (Echo Project)
Kronk (The Emperor's New Groove) vs Rock (Nanbaka)
Ka'kwet (Anne with an E) vs Akita (Ninjago)
Tanis (Letterkenny) vs Caitlin (Mohawk Girls)
Bracket B
Asirpa (Golden Kamuy) vs Asterix (Asterix the Gaul)
Little Strongheart (My Little Pony) vs Atticus O'Sullivan (The Iron Druid)
Makoa Gibraltar (Apex Legends) vs Joss (Blood Quantum)
Kenai (Brother Bear) vs Ratonhnhaké:ton (Assassin’s Creed III)
Miyax/Julie (Julie of the Wolves) vs Massai (Fortnite)
Anna (Mohawk Girls) vs Princess Maya (Maya and the Three)
Izel (Onyx Equinox) vs Mercy Thompson (Mercy Thompson)
Charles Smith (Red Dead Redemption 2) vs Dr. Joshua "Strongbear" Sweet (Atlantis: The Lost Empire)
Lady Silence/Silna (The Terror) vs Dedue (Fire Emblem: Three Houses)
Koen West (Cleverman) vs Hau (Pokémon Sun and Moon)
Elora Danan Postoak (Reservation Dogs) vs Iduna (Frozen)
Zia (Mysterious Cities of Gold) vs Knuckles Thrash/Harley (Sleepless Domain)
Carlos Oliveira (Resident Evil series) vs Nainoa Flores (Sharks in the Time of Saviors)
Katara (Avatar: The Last Airbender) vs Little Creek (Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron)
Asta Twelvetrees (Resident Alien) vs Hototo (Appare-Ranman!)
Bracket C
Nate Kinski (Neighbours) vs Usui Horokeu/Horohoro (Shaman King)
Reki Kyan (SK8 the Infinity) vs Waruu West (Cleverman)
Mugen (Samurai Champloo) vs Sitka (Brother Bear)
Samantha Black Crow (American Gods) vs Sasappis (Ghosts CBS)
Nina Aroyo (A Snake Falls to Earth) vs Malakai Mitchell (Heartbreak High)
Echo Reverie (Friends at the Table) vs Nuna (Kisima Inŋitchuŋa)
Margu (Klaus) vs Raúl Cocolotl (Wendell & Wild)
Huā Chéng (Heaven Official's Blessing) vs Leilani (Indivisible)
Elatsoe Bride (Elatsoe) vs Tao (Mysterious Cities of Gold)
Scar (Fullmetal Alchemist) vs Jesse Cosay (Infinity Train)
Kalgara (One Piece) vs Molly Mabray (Molly of Denali)
Miko Kalani (Barbie) vs Tom Evans (Captain Canuck)
Nani Pelekai (Lilo & Stitch) vs Gideon Nav (The Locked Tomb)
Thomas Builds-the-Fire (Smoke Signals) vs Fiza (Daevabad Trilogy)
Tikal the Echidna (Sonic the Hedgehog) vs Greiger (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Maya Lopez/Echo (Marvel comics) vs Bear Smallhill (Reservation Dogs)
Bracket D
Chakotay (Star Trek: Voyager) vs Piper McLean (Heroes of Olympus)
Emperor Kuzco (The Emperor's New Groove) vs Denahi (Brother Bear)
Ricky Baker (Hunt for the Wilderpeople) vs Kristoff (Frozen)
Serapio (Black Sun) vs Boy (Boy - 2010 film)
Inkarmat (Golden Kamuy) vs Geronimo Jr. (Cyborg 009)
Tanigaki Genjirō (Golden Kamuy) vs Betty (Infamous: Second Son)
Pacha (The Emperor's New Groove) vs JJ Jacobs (DImension 20)
Kaya'aton'my (American Girl) vs Danielle Moonstar/Mirage (Marvel comics)
Knuckles the Echidna (Sonic the Hedgehog) vs Sacagawea (Night at the Museum)
Débora (Cidade Invisível) vs Matthew Carver (Kagagi)
Papa-Capim (Turma da Mônica) vs Professor Kukui (Pokémon Sun and Moon)
Tainá (Tainá uma aventura na Amazônia) vs Nuna (Indivisible)
Ken Hotate (Parks and Recreation) vs Nizhoni (Race to the Sun)
Revali (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) vs Daunis Fontaine (Firekeeper's Daughter)
Korra (The Legend of Korra) vs Ch'ah Toh Almehen/Namor the Submariner (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
Tye Longshadow (Young Justice) vs Lilo Pelekai (Lilo & Stitch)
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Fun facts about Marietta, GA
Marietta, Georgia is a vibrant city located in Cobb County, just a short drive from Atlanta. Known for its rich history, friendly atmosphere, and beautiful surroundings, Marietta offers a plethora of interesting and fun facts that make it a unique destination for both residents and visitors alike. Let's explore some fascinating facts about Marietta, GA.
The Big Chicken: One of the most iconic landmarks in Marietta is the Big Chicken. Standing at 56 feet tall, this giant chicken-shaped structure has been a local landmark since 1963. It serves as a KFC restaurant and has become a symbol of the city.
Birthplace of Coca-Cola: Marietta is proud to be the birthplace of one of the world's most popular beverages, Coca-Cola. The drink was first concocted by John Pemberton, a local pharmacist, in 1886. Today, you can visit the Gone with the Wind Museum, located in Marietta's historic district, which features a collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia.
Historic Marietta Square: The heart of Marietta is its charming town square, which is steeped in history. The square is home to a variety of unique shops, restaurants, and art galleries. It also hosts numerous events throughout the year, including farmers markets, concerts, and festivals.
Marietta National Cemetery: Established in 1866, Marietta National Cemetery is the final resting place for over 10,000 Union soldiers who fought in the Civil War. It is a solemn and peaceful place that serves as a reminder of the city's significant role in American history.
Aviation History: Marietta is home to Dobbins Air Reserve Base, which has a rich aviation history. The base is known for its role in manufacturing and maintaining military aircraft, including the famous C-130 Hercules transport plane. Visitors can explore the nearby Marietta Museum of History to learn more about the city's aviation heritage.
Glover Park: Located in Marietta Square, Glover Park is a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors. It features a beautiful fountain, a gazebo, and ample green space for picnics and relaxation. The park is often the venue for concerts, outdoor movies, and other community events.
Gone with the Wind: Fans of the classic novel and film "Gone with the Wind" will be delighted to know that Marietta has strong ties to this literary masterpiece. Author Margaret Mitchell lived in Marietta, and the city features several sites associated with the novel, including Mitchell's childhood home, now known as the Margaret Mitchell House.
Marietta Museum of Art: Art enthusiasts will appreciate the Marietta Museum of Art, which showcases a diverse collection of contemporary and traditional artwork. The museum hosts rotating exhibits and offers art classes and workshops for all ages.
Whether you're interested in history, culture, or simply enjoying the local charm, Marietta, GA has something for everyone. With its unique landmarks, vibrant downtown area, and welcoming community, it's no wonder that Marietta continues to be a beloved destination in Georgia.
Maintaining the health and beauty of your landscape requires expertise and care, particularly when it comes to the trees that grace your property. A professional tree service company offers a range of essential services that ensure the well-being and longevity of your trees. In this article, we will delve into the invaluable role of a tree service company and highlight the benefits they bring to your outdoor space.
Tree Pruning and Trimming
One of the primary services provided by a tree service company is tree pruning and trimming. Regular pruning promotes tree health by removing dead or diseased branches, improving airflow, and reducing the risk of property damage from falling limbs during storms. Additionally, skilled arborists can shape trees to enhance their aesthetics, ensuring they complement your landscape design. Proper trimming also helps maintain safe distances from power lines, structures, and other trees, preventing potential hazards.
Tree Removal and Emergency Services
In cases where a tree becomes hazardous due to disease, storm damage, or overgrowth, a professional tree service company can safely remove it. Their trained arborists possess the knowledge and equipment required for efficient and secure tree removal. Moreover, during emergencies such as fallen trees blocking roadways or damaging structures, a tree service company can respond promptly, providing emergency tree removal services to restore safety and normalcy to your property.
Tree Health Care
Maintaining the health of your trees is crucial for their longevity and vitality. A tree service company offers comprehensive tree health care services, including disease diagnosis, insect control, and fertilization. They can detect and address early signs of diseases or infestations, preventing further damage to your trees. Moreover, these professionals can provide tailored treatment plans and recommend appropriate care practices, such as mulching and watering, to ensure your trees receive optimal nutrition and hydration, promoting their overall well-being.
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Removing tree stumps from your property can be a challenging and time-consuming task. A tree service company can efficiently grind stumps to ground level, eliminating tripping hazards and allowing you to repurpose the area. Additionally, if you're planning new landscaping projects or property developments, a tree service company can assist with land clearing, ensuring the safe and efficient removal of trees and vegetation to make way for your vision.
Engaging the services of a professional tree service company is a wise investment in the health, safety, and beauty of your landscape. From tree pruning and removal to comprehensive tree health care and land clearing, these experts possess the knowledge, skills, and equipment necessary to ensure your trees thrive while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space.
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This is what Kevin said about how he came up with the idea to use Gone With The Wind in TVD:
All I remember is when we were in Atlanta, I was running by the Margaret Mitchell House one morning and I went into the museum. They had chronicled on the wall how Margaret Mitchell wrote the story of Scarlett O’Hara. It was all about Scarlett being a survivor and it was all about how Gone with the Wind was truly about the north and the south and how they blended together post-war, how they recovered, the reconstruction of the south, and commerce over tradition. And ultimately Scarlett fell somewhere in the middle.
She was rooted in her legacy and her history, but she was also a survivor and an opportunist, so she was a blend. You could see why she loved Ashley and why she loved Rhett. Each man represented something different. Rhett was the future, was opportunity. Then you look at Ashley, who was love and passion and legacy and tradition.
As I was walking through that museum, I went, “There’s Damon, there’s Stefan, and there’s Elena… no, that’s not Elena. That’s Katherine. This is Katherine’s story. This is 1864. This is when she bit them. This isn’t our current story; this is yesterday’s story.” There, I started realizing, we’ve got to go there. And I’m not the flashback/period person ever, and I’m like, “Julie, we have to tell the story of Katherine, we have to tell the story of where it all began. We have to back up and show in flashback how Stefan and Damon were turned, and then she’ll have to come back.”
I love the theme because it was perfect for Katherine. You can see where they are and expect her in some way, like their trip to Atlanta in 1x11. Damon and Elena bonded over Katherine... Damon being in love with her and Elena being her doppelganger. Elena switches in 1x14 to talk dead mothers with Anna, but Anna isn't Damon and she doesn't care about Elena.
I love Damon's room in 2x12 because they do intentional things like that. Damon is moving on from Katherine, but they give Elena this book that speaks to 1864 because she would've liked him then... and they mix the scene with her saying she expected silk sheets lol. A great theme for their story going forward because it is about survival, about perseverance. And whatever fans feel about the love triangle, both Delena and Stelena were meant to be epic romances based on Elena's own heart.
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We are an organization founded not too long after our namesake died. Just thirteen years after she died, Maria Mitchell’s family members, her friends, colleagues, and former students came together to create the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association in 1902. In 1903, we were formally incorporated. That is pretty remarkable – and shows you the affect Maria Mitchell had on people – her teaching, her friendship, her mentorship, her ability to inspire.
Everything began in the Mitchell House at 1 Vestal Street – all the departments – until we were given or acquired the buildings and sites that make up the MMA today. The first curators were Maria Mitchell’s cousins and their daughters; the cousins having lived at 1 Vestal Street with their parents after Maria Mitchell’s family moved to the Pacific Bank where William Mitchell was cashier. To Maria’s cousins, the House was still their home, but now a museum, and things they did were maybe a bit different than you would think for a historic house museum – and the times were different too.
Thus, items that once belonged to Maria Mitchell were also used by the fledgling organization. Her Dollond telescope, with which she discovered her comet in 1847, and her Alvan Clark telescope –were used for moon evenings in the yard – and then next door at the Maria Mitchell Vestal Street Observatory. In fact, the lenses in her Clark telescope were removed and used as the guide on the telescope in the MMO for many years. It was by chance and poking around many years ago that a conservator found the Dollond telescope’s other eyepieces in a drawer of the 1922 Astronomical Study of the MMO.
Now, it was in cleaning out the MMO’s Seminar Room (ca. 1987) for its renovation project, to be funded with a gift from a descendant of William Mitchell, that we located these. While I am embarrassed that no one seemed to notice them, I am relieved that they were unearthed! These are the eyepieces to Maria’s Alvan Clark telescope. A five-inch refractor which she was able to work with Clark on creating when she was given $500.00 by the “Women of America,” headed by Elizabeth Peabody, in 1858. Obviously, these were used during the MMO moon nights a long time ago and then nicely put away – in a drawer. Thankfully, someone had made a wooden holder for them, thus keeping them all together. I suspect it was likely Alvin Paddock, the Coffin School principal who assisted our first astronomer, margaret Harwood, who made this “holder.” He was once a carpenter and started at the Coffin School as a teacher of woodworking. While the collections in the MMO do not fall under the Mitchell Housie collections, I am glad that these items can be reunited with the telescope and find a better home for display and storage.
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Exploring Atlanta’s Historic Sites and Landmarks
Atlanta is a beautiful city with rich history and a thriving cultural heritage. Its story began in 1837 when the city was established as a transportation hub at the intersection of two major railroad lines. Originally named "Terminus”, Atlanta became a focal point during the Civil War in the 1860s and the transformative civil rights movement of the 1960s.
Today, Atlanta proudly preserves several historic sites and landmarks that serve as reminders of the city's legacy and the individuals who have made indelible marks on history. They provide a window into the past, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the city’s as well as American history.
If you are planning an Atlanta travel, and wish to know which historic sites and landmarks to visit, read on.
Best time to visit Atlanta
The best time to visit Atlanta would be during spring (March to May) or fall (September to November) when the weather is pleasant, and there are various events happening throughout the city. One can easily find affordable flights to Atlanta during this period.
Fall and spring in Atlanta are mild and enjoyable, with temperatures ranging from the 60s to 70s Fahrenheit. The city starts blooming with colorful flowers and trees, making it a great time for outdoor activities.
Summers in Atlanta are hot and humid, with temperatures often exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite the heat, summer is a popular time to visit because of various festivals, events, and outdoor concerts
Winter (December to February): Winters in Atlanta are generally mild, but temperatures can occasionally drop below freezing. Average highs are in the 50s Fahrenheit. While snowfall is not a regular occurrence, the city typically experiences a few snowfall events each year, with the heaviest snowfall typically happening in January and February.
Some of the Iconic Atlanta Historic Landmarks
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site- The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta is an important landmark dedicated to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is his birth home where visitors can explore his early years. Just next to the birth home is Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King and his father served as pastors and which became a center for civil rights activism. The King Center, established by Coretta Scott King, wife of Martin Luther King Jr, showcases Dr. King's teachings and houses the King Library and Archives.
The Atlanta History Center- the Atlanta History Center offers visitors a deep dive into the city's history. Located in the Buckhead neighborhood, it consists of many attractions and exhibits. The Atlanta History Museum provides insights into the region's past through interactive displays, artifacts, and multimedia presentations. The Swan House, a beautiful mansion within the center, showcases the affluent lifestyle of early 20th-century Atlanta.
Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum- The Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum presents a unique perspective on the Civil War. The museum's centerpiece is the Atlanta Cyclorama, a huge circular painting depicting the Battle of Atlanta. The Cyclorama provides visitors with a detailed portrayal of the historic battle. In addition to the Cyclorama, the museum also contains a collection of Civil War artifacts, including weapons, uniforms, and personal items, offering additional insights into the war.
The Margaret Mitchell House- The Margaret Mitchell House is dedicated to the life and work of the renowned author Margaret Mitchell. It was the former residence of Margaret Mitchell and is now a museum that provides insights into her literary contributions, particularly her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "Gone with the Wind." Visitors can explore the restored apartment where Mitchell wrote the novel and better understand her inspiration and creative process. One can also take guided tours to get a fascinating glimpse into her life and the cultural impact of her work.
Georgia State Capitol- located in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia State Capitol is a historical landmark of the city and a place of political importance. Visitors can explore the State Capitol building and its interior, which includes the Governor's office, legislative chambers, and various exhibits highlighting Georgia's history and government. The Capitol also contains the Georgia Capitol Museum, which provides visitors with a deeper understanding of the state's political history using interactive displays and artifacts.
Conclusion
Atlanta is a city that is rich in history and boasts a variety of iconic landmarks that showcase its cultural heritage. From the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site to the Atlanta History Center, there are numerous Atlanta historical places that offer visitors a glimpse into the city's past. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a literature lover, or simply interested in exploring the past, Atlanta has a lot to offer you.
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2021 Reading Log
In 2021 I read 71 books, beating my reading goal of 50! I was in two book clubs last year. For 2022 I’m dropping to one – I found the reading manageable but not the meetings.
I mainly read books that were slow paced, 300-499 pages long and reflective, emotional and dark. My top three genres were Classics, Literary and Historical.
Full list under the cut. Please recommend me things at will! For 2022 I want to read more poetry and am aiming to hit at least 70 books again.
The Overtstory – Richard Powers
The Song of Achilles – Madeline Miller
Homesick for Another World – Ottessa Moshfegh
The American Fiancée - Éric Dupont
The Silent Companions – Laura Purcell
The New Wilderness – Diane Cook
The Driver’s Seat – Muriel Spark
Emma – Jane Austen (comfort reread)
The Fellowship of the Ring – J.R.R. Tolkien (comfort reread)
The History of Bees – Maja Lunde
The Two Towers – J.R.R Tolkien (comfort reread)
My Year of Rest and Relaxation – Otessa Moshfegh (reread for book club)
The Return of the King – J.R.R Tolkien (comfort reread)
Hamnet – Maggie O’Farrell (a new favourite!)
Such a Fun Age – Kiley Reid (a new favourite!)
The Memory Police – Yoko Ogawa
The Catcher in the Rye – J.D. Salinger
The New Me – Halle Butler
The Radium Girls – Kate Moore
The Bell Jar – Sylvia Plath (reread for book club)
The Dutch House – Ann Patchett (a new favourite!)
Convenience Store Woman – Sayaka Murata (a new favourite!)
The Cost of Living – Deborah Levy
Wide Sargasso Sea – Jean Rhys
Rebecca – Daphne du Maurier (comfort reread)
Eggshell Skull – Bri Lee
Far from the Madding Crowd – Thomas Hardy (comfort reread)
Burial Rites – Hannah Kent (reread for book club)
Beauty – Bri Lee
The Silence of the Girls – Pat Barker
The Death of the Heart – Elizabeth Bowen (a new favourite!)
The Turn of the Key – Ruth Ware
The Thirty-Nine Steps – John Buchan (reread for book club)
The Road – Cormac McCarthy
In a Dark, Dark Wood – Ruth Ware
The Bass Rock – Evie Wyld
Starve Acre – Andrew Michael Hurley
The Labyrinth – Amanda Lohrey
The Winter People – Jennifer McMahon (contains offensive racial stereotyping)
Beautiful World, Where Are You – Sally Rooney
Useless Magic – Florence Welch
The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald
High Fidelity – Nick Hornby
A Few Days in the Country and Other Stories – Elizabeth Harrower
Brideshead Revisited – Evelyn Waugh
The Last Time I Lied – Riley Sager
The Museum of Modern Love – Heather Rose
The Silent Patient – Alex Michaelides
Frankenstein: The 1818 Text – Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
The Mercies: A Novel – Kiran Millwood Hargrave
The Guest List – Lucy Foley
Life Before Man – Margaret Atwood
Unsheltered – Clare Moleta
The Mysterious Affair at Styles – Agatha Christie
Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall – Kazuo Ishiguro
Mr Salary – Sally Rooney
I Hope We Choose Love: A Trans Girl’s Notes from the End of the World – Kai Cheng Thom
The Yellow Wall-Paper – Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Exciting Times – Naoise Dolan
Persuasion – Jane Austen (comfort reread)
The Woman in Cabin 10 – Ruth Ware
The Harp in the South – Ruth Park
Upstream: Selected Essays – Mary Oliver
Cloud Atlas – David Mitchell
Little Eve – Catriona Ward
Collected Stories – John Cheever
Before the Coffee Gets Cold – Toshikazu Kawaguchi
The Go-Between – L.P. Hartley (a new favourite!)
Lady Oracle – Margaret Atwood (a new favourite!)
Final Girls – Riley Sager (I quite disliked the previous book I read by this author but forgot and picked this up from a street library!)
The Plague – Albert Camus
And currently reading: Girl, Woman, Other – Bernardine Evaristo
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There's a state of art amphibian facility, cuddling zoo, an aviary (where, for $1, visitors can get a stick of food and feed the birds by hand), wildlife talks and also encounters, a play area, climbing wall surface, carousel, train, and large dash pad (with ample covered seating for moms and dads around the edges). It's easy to make a day of it right here, strolling the shaded courses between displays and also getting a quick lunch from one of the Zoo's several quick-serve cafes.
450 Auburn Opportunity, NE; 404-331-5190 x5046; A trip to Atlanta would not be complete without a visit to the MLK Jr. National Historic Website. Start at the Visitor's Facility for a short positioning, as well as to view a video clip program in the Visitor Center Movie theater, as well as sight displays of the Civil liberty Activity and the King household.
6, The King Center for Non-Violent Social Adjustment, and also the tombs of Dr. and also Mrs. King. Found 1 - Kinnan Ghali Law Extraordinaire.5 miles from the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Martin Luther King National Historic Site, Atlanta, Georgia 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.; 678-999-8990; Established in 2007, this groundbreaking 42,000-square-foot facility is situated near the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola, as well as is committed to enlightening and also empowering site visitors on civils rights.
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Along with permanent screens, the Facility is additionally house to traveling displays and special occasions throughout the year, to ensure that each go to brings something new. Found 0.8 miles from the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Oakland Burial Ground Photo Debt: Shawne Taylor 248 Oakland Avenue SE; 404-688-2107; Historic Oakland Burial ground is a lovely public park situated in the Give Park community (near Zoo Atlanta).
Visiting a burial ground could appear like an uncommon point to do on a trip to Atlanta, but Oakland is no common cemetery. Here you'll discover an excellent display screen of art as well as style, from sophisticated mausoleums to rising sculptures, in designs varying from Victorian to Gothic, Greek Revival to Neo-classical, as well as a lot more.
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There is additional background. You'll find the burial ground separated into sections the Child Square, the Initial 6 Acres, Jewish Flat and also Jewish Hillside, the African American Premises, the Confederate Memorial Grounds, as well as Potters Field, where the poor were once hidden in unmarked tombs. Famous historic Atlanta homeowners from federal government, business, and entertainment (consisting of Bobby Jones, Margaret Mitchell, and Maynard Jackson) are hidden right here together with not popular soldiers and civilians from throughout Atlanta's background.
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The volunteer personnel can answer questions as well as provide self-guided excursion maps, free pamphlets, and accessibility to interment records. Situated 2 miles from the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. 130 West Paces Ferryboat Roadway NW; 404-814-4000; The 33-acre Atlanta Background Center features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, rich gardens, interactive programs, and also year-round activities for visitors of all ages.
The AHC also handles and also maintains the Margaret Mitchell Home, located simply 5 miles away, where the writer (understood as Peggy Marsh to her friends) created the Pulitzer Reward winning novel, Selected the Wind. Tickets are offered for visitors who intend to explore the home and find out more regarding the life and also character of this interesting writer.
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1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Rock Mountain, GA 30083; 800-401-2407; Rock Mountain Park is among metro Atlanta's most prominent locations for both family members as well as those thinking about Civil Battle history. Civil War enthusiasts involve watch the confederate memorial carving the largest alleviation sculpture worldwide of Jefferson Davis, "Stonewall" Jackson, and also Robert E.
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Families come for the numerous tourist attractions as well as tasks provided at the park, consisting of hiking trails (up the mountain or around the mountain), Summit Skyride (to the top of the mountain), mini-golf, Historic Square as well as farmyard, Skies Walk experience ropes program, Hot spring Towers (a great place to cool off during the summer), Dinosaur Explore, the Breathtaking Railway, Trip the Ducks, and more.
Found 16.2 miles from the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Kinnan Ghali Ravenous. 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr., Kennesaw, GA 30152; (770) 427-4686; This 2,965 acre National Battlefield north of Atlanta is most well-known as a managed Civil Battle battleground from Sherman's Atlanta Project. Yet the history of this site comes before the war. Site visitors below can discover Kennesaw Hill's earliest people, life prior to the war, and also Kennesaw in the modern period, in addition to the vital month-long fight in between Union as well as Confederate soldiers that happened below in the summer season of 1864.
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Margaret Mitchell House
Margaret Mitchell wrote it’s famous, Pulitzer winning novel “Gone with the Wind” in this house. It is now serving as a museum.
Name: Margaret Mitchell House
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Usually when you talk about the failings of TVD’s writing it’s about inconsistencies in mythology, characterization, and the like, but I was always upset at how little they utilized their setting. Like a small town in the Deep South that still does Civil War reenactments? So much potential to show the nuanced tensions that would be present there. I just think it would’ve been cool to see the intersection between the human history of the town and the supernatural—aside from the brothers. (1/)
“ Usually when you talk about the failings of TVD’s writing it’s about inconsistencies in mythology, characterization, and the like, but I was always upset at how little they utilized their setting. Like a small town in the Deep South that still does Civil War reenactments? So much potential to show the nuanced tensions that would be present there. I just think it would’ve been cool to see the intersection between the human history of the town and the supernatural—aside from the brothers. Like obviously I would expect Julie Plec to do it justice, and I wouldn’t want her to attempt, but imagine how much better the show would be if it confronted the fraught human history along with the supernatural one. I would have loved to see Bonnie as the revolutionary leading black witches and warlocks to freedom or finding a network of Bennetts in hiding. Her ancestral magic actually being sacred and shown as that rather than an obstacle. A Bonnie spin-off like this would be so dope.”
Oh for sure. I don’t really talk about the setting because it all comes back to the fact that the show is anti-black and they purposefully whitewash the history of the town. Like KW’s idea for the Stefan/Katherine/Damon triangle best demonstrates that:
All I remember is when we were in Atlanta, I was running by the Margaret Mitchell House one morning and I went into the museum. They had chronicled on the wall how Margaret Mitchell wrote the story of Scarlett O’Hara. It was all about Scarlett being a survivor and it was all about how Gone with the Wind was truly about the north and the south and how they blended together post-war, how they recovered, the reconstruction of the south, and commerce over tradition. And ultimately Scarlett fell somewhere in the middle. She was rooted in her legacy and her history, but she was also a survivor and an opportunist, so she was a blend. You could see why she loved Ashley and why she loved Rhett. Each man represented something different. Rhett was the future, was opportunity. Then you look at Ashley, who was love and passion and legacy and tradition.
As I was walking through that museum, I went, “There’s Damon, there’s Stefan, and there’s Elena… no, that’s not Elena. That’s Katherine. This is Katherine’s story. This is 1864. This is when she bit them. This isn’t our current story; this is yesterday’s story.” There, I started realizing, we’ve got to go there. And I’m not the flashback/period person ever, and I’m like, “Julie, we have to tell the story of Katherine, we have to tell the story of where it all began. We have to back up and show in flashback how Stefan and Damon were turned, and then she’ll have to come back.”
So barring the fact that they absolutely did not achieve this, it’s a typical romanticization of the Old South and the Civil War era which of course means a whitewashing of history i.e. a whitewashing of what Mystic Falls’ history would be. The script mentions slavery overtly once and they mention it by having Carol Lockwood sweep it under the rug; the tomb vampires refer to Harper as “boy” and Grams brings up how she and Stefan marched together in the 50s but that’s as far as the human history goes. Or, rather, that’s as far as the real human history goes. In season 8, Matt and his father have these chis on their shoulders because the Donovans were lower-class white people who “built this town” (not the black people who were enslaved and let’s forget the fact that the land would’ve been stolen from Indigenous peoples) who were excluded from Founding Family celebrations, they give Matt a speech about how he always felt left out but not Bonnie whose ancestors were marginalized and oppressed historically and even magically considering that her line seems always to be fucked over on a personal level by Elena’s. And then of course the finale when Bonnie and all of her female ancestors saved a town that erased them, tried to (or did) kill them, or enslaved them.
If the show really went into the setting of the town, there’s no way Bonnie would even be friends with Elena and Caroline or there’s no way that Grams would stay quiet about her friendship with girls who participate in these traditions and see nothing wrong with them.
So I do agree that if we got a nuanced and realistic portrayal of this town in Virginia and we saw Bonnie’s ancestors as revolutionary witches that led slave rebellions with AFRICAN-based magic and not this Latin shit, it would’ve been dope af.
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How to become a Georgia Peach
“What an adventure!” is what I thought when I started my 10 month internship in Georgia Atlanta. From that moment on it has been a rollercoaster of many new things that I was going to explore. For my previous school I was chosen to do an internship at Chateau Elan Winery and resort in Braselton.
Besides doing my internship 5 days a week I had 2 off days every week. This meant that I had some spare time and that I was able to explore the city and the surroundings of the beautiful south! So I will start with some information about Atlanta.
Atlanta is a very big city, it is the capital and the biggest city of Georgia. It has some of the most important tourist attractions such as the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, The World of Coca-Cola an the Georgia Aquarium, which is the second biggest aquarium in the world.
They love sports in the South, and they have various sport clubs that you can support and you can also watch games in the Mercedes Benz stadium, Sun trust park or the State farm Arena.
Are you curious about what else you can do in Atlanta and the surroundings? I will tell you more in my next blog!
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10 Fun Things To Perform In Atlanta
Atlanta Georgia will be a traveler's haven. In the event you are planning to get a trip to Atl then make sure a person visit the top 10 points of interest in Atlanta. Although there are usually many interesting things for you to do inside Atlanta nonetheless the top 10 activities are given below: -
1- Atlanta History Center : It is a single of Southeast's biggest background museums featuring teo ancient houses namely- the 1928 Swan House and the Tullie Smith Farm. Apart from these kind of the Margaret Mitchell Property comes under the operation of the Story Middle. Typically the the Kenan Study Heart is a good area worthy of seeing in the museum.
2- Atlanta Fish tank - The particular Atlanta Aquarium is the tallest 3g base station major aquarium which covers an area of 13 acres and it is home to thousands associated with creatures. You would turn out to be amazed to hear that it Aquarium holds more than 6 million gallons of clean and salt waters for the tactical connected with ocean life that lives within it.
3- Piedmont Park - If you a new nature lover and want to start your day healthy by means of jogging then you could take a move inside this park. The recreation area features picnic facilities, rugby courts, playgrounds, dog recreation area etc. The famous The atlanta area Punk festival is organised in this case.
4- Underground Atlanta rapid If you want the unique buying expertise then this is this position you should explore. It offers numerous list shops, gift shops, bistro, foodstuff ankle and amusement hubs.
5- World connected with Cola Atlanta : Because the name suggests by itself, this place would supply a total idea regarding the history and uniqueness connected with the Cola Corporation. You can experience thrilling 4-D movie, "In Search of the Secret Formula", with 3-D glasses plus moving seat designs.
6- Atlanta Tiergarten instructions If you love discovering the wildlife in the midst of nature in that case you can give a try on the Tierpark Altlanta ga. The Zoo recieve more compared to 100 animals throughout it and is the property to be able to giant Pandas. This Zoo's newest attraction is usually the Trader's Alley. This also inspires us with regard to the preservation of wildlife through a unique combination of education and outdoor family fun.
7- The middle for Puppetry Arts' - If you have kids to come with you throughout your trip to The atlanta area then you should certainly visit the centre for Puppetry Arts. This delivers an entertainment and instructional supply to the young children as well as with regard to the overall target audience pular Xperimental Puppetry Cinema. There's something for you!
Atlanta Blog - Atlanta Vegetation Back garden - The flower fans would really like this area. It attributes gorgeous plant collections plus spectacular représentation. The interest of the particular botanical gardens is the meat eating plant which you can see and luxuriate in.
9- Atlanta Arched roof -- It is usually the largest domed arena in the world. This is the home in the Atlanta Falcons and web page of two Super Bowls. All the sports enthusiasts will surely give some sort of make an effort to this one.
10- Atlanta Internet explorer - The highest standards involving Ie are presented in the Altlanta ga Opera. Each musical together with theatrical activities are placed here. This likewise will work to catch the attention of the best nationwide, international and territorial performers, conductors, stage directors and developers.
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Thank you so much for this blog. It has become one of my favorite. Do you live in Hollywood?
Thank you so much for your kind message, that’s so nice of you to say!
Unfortunately no, I’ve never even been to Hollywood- I live in England. But I’d love to visit one day and go to all the historic Old Hollywood sites! I visited Atlanta a while ago and went to the Gone With the Wind museums and Margaret Mitchell’s house, but that’s the closest I’ve been to real Old Hollywood history!
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Okay questions from the writers guide. # 11 Books and/or authors who influenced you the most? Which ones as a kid and adult? What is your favorite book and why? 21. Who is/are your favourite character(s) to write?22. Who is/are your favourite pairing(s) to write? 42. How do you feel about love triangles? 46. Do you reread your own stories?47. Best way to procrastinate? 49. Which character would you most want to be friends with, if they were real?
Oh thank god, I have written myself into a corner and I need a distraction while I figure this out. And this is gonna get really long if I do this all in one post, so if you don’t mind, Nonnie, I’m gonna break this up into one question at a time.
11. Books and/or authors who influenced you the most? Which ones as a kid and adult? What is your favorite book and why?
Oh, gosh. Okay. So I’m just gonna list a bunch of stuff, first, and then dig into the rest of it in a bit. Books that mattered a LOT to me:
The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce
The World According to Garp by John Irving
A Room with a View by E.M. Forester
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Doce cuentos peregrinos by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
View with a Grain of Sand by Wislawa Szymborska
Wise Blood by Flannery O’Connor
Twelfth Night by Shakespeare
Enough Rope by Dorothy Parker
Everything and Nothing by Jorges Luis Borges
By the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery
Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
CivilWarLand in Bad Decline by George Saunders
And, like, this is just me spitballing and not looking at my bookshelves, so I am CLEARLY leaving shit out. So. Let’s break this into parts, shall we?
Books that influenced me as a kid would be: anything by Robin McKinley (although The Blue Sword was and is my favorite), everything L.M. Montgomery wrote (although I was particularly fond of the Emily series), and I adored the Little House books as a kid. Like, Laura was my imaginary friend, and I am not even joking about that. HOWEVER, I now recognize that there are All Sorts of problems with those books– I’m currently working through Prairie Fires which is an examination of the writing of the Little House books, and it is FASCINATING. I highly recommend it. I also adored everything Roald Dahl wrote, and that’s something that’s stayed with me. Although I think my favorite of his works, now that I think about it more deeply, would be his short stories– The Marvelous Story of Henry Sugar is brilliant, and The Swan makes me sob.
And– this sounds so weird, but I’d include Gone with the Wind in this category? I read it when I was ten (because I was a little shit and was determined to find the longest book possible and read ALL of it), and I’m from Atlanta, so it’s– kinda everywhere. (My town has a GWtW museum on the square, and there’s a part that recreates the bit where Scarlet shoots the Yankee soldier in the stairwell with mannequins? The South is an odd place.) Anyway, it’s the only time either of my parents ever talked to me about anything I wanted to read. I remember when my dad bought me the book, he sat down with me and told me I could ALWAYS read anything I wanted– they’d never stop me from reading something. But it was important, he said, to remember that just because an idea is in a book doesn’t make it right, and that there were words in that book used to describe people of color, and ideas about race and people, that weren’t acceptable. Not in our house, not in school, not in public, not in private: not ever. And it was okay to read the book, and to find good things about the story, but it wasn’t okay to ignore the fact that there were ideas in it that were wrong, and it was important to ask questions about them.
And then he let me read the book, and figure it out myself. I’m really grateful for that, honestly. I think it showed me, early, that creative works– that culture– is complicated. That people are complicated. That curiosity and appreciation of things that are beautiful doesn’t give you a pass on problematic ideas that rest of the lessening of others.
And Dad followed through on the “you can read whatever you want” thing, too, by the way. I wanted to write my junior research paper in Brit Lit on Victorian morality and the articulation of male homosexuality in Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Grey, and my teacher nearly flipped her shit. She was a nice lady, but she was in her sixties, and this was 1999 in conservative, suburban Georgia. She said she’d need a note from my parents if I were determined to do it, so I told my dad. And he rolled his eyes so hard I’m surprised his retinas didn’t detach, and then wrote, “[My daughter] can read and research whatever she likes, and you can get over it,” on a sheet of paper and signed his name, and it was the BEST THING EVER. He also thought it was hilarious when I got in trouble for reading Burrough’s Naked Lunch after graduation testing (apparently, that book is not “school appropriate”), although he doesn’t have a high opinion of Burroughs as a writer. (Neither do I, nowadays. I was going through a phase.)
This is what happens when your dad is a political journalist who’s as big a book nerd as you are.
As an adult? Oh, man, I love me some post-modernism, and I’m stupidly fond of a good short story. I’m a particular sucker for “boom” writing out of Latin America from the 1960s and 70s; like, give me ALL the magical realism. La luz es como agua by Garcia Marquez might be the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever read in my life, and BOTH of my online nom de plumes (the one I created at seventeen and the one I use now) are both references to writers who use stream of consciousness. (SomeInstant comes from Borges y yo, porque “no sé cuál de los dos escribe esta página.”) I’m also more than halfway in love with Virginia Woolf, and I think I can recite most of the first chapter to Mrs. Dalloway? Although To the Lighthouse is my favorite, outside of her journals.
As to my favorite book: there is no such thing. There is only my favorite right now, and now, and now, and now. Although if I had to nail something to the wall, I’d maybe pick Wislawa Szymborska’s collection of poetry, View with a Grain of Sand, because there’s not an imperfect poem in that thing. I go back to her again and again, whenever I need a rock to lean on. She’s glorious.
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Summer Staycation: How to have fun while staying at Tech for the Summer.
While taking classes and working over the Summer, you’ve got to get creative with how you find relaxation. The best thing about Atlanta is it’s amazing ability to support what I like to call: a staycation. You stay near home, while at the same time going on fun and having adventures you wouldn’t normally have on an ordinary day.
If you’ve got a little cash and some room for learning, the historic Centennial Olympic Park is quite literally only a five- minute walk south from North Ave apartments. Here is housed the World of Coke museum (because Atlanta is the hometown of both the drink and the company,) the Georgia Aquarium, and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. Sometimes, if you do your research and get your timing right, you can find times where admission is free, like in this picture from last Tuesday night after a free party at the CCHR.
If you’re into museums, hop MARTA or drive up to Buckhead, where lives the Atlanta History Center, with its fantastic exhibits, expansive grounds, and of course, living history actors that will take you back to the Civil War on one side of the campus, and then take blazing with a jazz party in the 1930s on the other.
Natural features are abundant within a an hour drive of Tech as well. Stone Mountain is childhood favorite, one which I adamantly still think should be one of the wonders of the United States. Hike to the top (my favorite time is sunrise) or ride the train around the mountain, or go see the laser show at night. Kennesaw Mountain is also close, with many peaks to hike, and a surprise Civil War artillery nest at the top. Farther north, the mountains lie ripe for weekend trips, whether you’re into camping, or mountain biking or BarBQue; we’ve got it all up there.
If you’re a relaxation-by-shopping or a hands-on history kind of person, the city of Monroe (just an hour east of Atlanta) is one of the antiquing capitals of the southeast. As a history person, I’ve taken many a weekend trip to go scope out all the cool things they have set up on display in the middle of old 19th century factories.
Oakland cemetery is about a 15 minute drive south of campus (also very easily accessible by MARTA) and is the oldest graveyard in Atlanta, home to many famous people like Margaret Mitchell, Bobby Jones, and Maynard Jackson. It is a giant landspace right here in downtown and serves for a very peaceful walking spot, if you just need to get away from it all for a few hours.
While bragging about Atlanta, I will say that the beach, and the beautiful and historic Savannah is also only about 4 hours away, yet again another ideal option for a weekend trip.
Atlanta also offers so many arts programs throughout the Summer, from free concerts in Piedmont Park, to art festivals by Krogg Street, to the many different shows that come to the Fox, you will have to run very far to avoid being entertained this Summer. The clip below is from the free Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert in Piedmont Park last weekend.
Tech sits right in the middle of all these perfect adventures just waiting to be embarked on, even while you’re stuck at school or at work while all your friends may be going on fancy trips abroad. What’s your favorite thing to explore within a day’s drive of Georgia Tech?
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