Weight, What?

Happy Zawe has made peace with her present size. It was wasted worry because she’s bangin’. And anyone lucky enough to be with her has got to be as happy as a clam in butter sauce.

SO when tf did tumblr change a blogs featured search tags from auto generated based on the tags used most often to a list you can CHANGE? ADD TO?? to feature specific tags???

Few countries’ economies are so bound to one resource. Global Witness, an international watchdog that monitors natural-resource exploitation, estimates that Myanmar’s jade trade was worth up to $31 billion in 2014, nearly half the nation’s GDP that year. Yet the industry remains shrouded. The ethnic Kachin, though native to the jade hills, control few of the mines. In the 1990s, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), one of several ethnic armed groups fighting the state in Myanmar’s borderlands, lost ­control of territory around Hpakant. Today most of the big concessions belong to companies or cronies connected to the Burmese military elite. Even as the country has transitioned from five decades of military rule to semicivilian authority, jade has proved the limits of democratic governance. Most stones are smuggled over the border to neighboring China; only a fraction are subject to the tax needed to fill government coffers in one of Asia’s poorest countries. The scale of graft and unaccountability is such that Global Witness calls Myanmar’s jade economy the “biggest natural-resource heist in modern history.” [...] The world’s best jade mines are sealed off to nearly all foreigners. But I managed to access Hpakant to experience a place so beguiling to 18th century Chinese imperial envoys that hundreds perished en route in the malarial wilderness. The scenes before me look like a cross between a magnified ant farm and a Star Wars set. In the distance I spy what appear to be hundreds of tiny insects clinging to a hillside. As we drive closer, I realize they are men. Backhoes, excavators and giant trucks maneuver through a lunar landscape like creatures from an alien planet. Hpakant was once the domain of tigers and verdant foliage. All I see is dust and brown. Where prospectors used to dig by hand, now explosives and heavy machinery, mostly imported U.S. or Chinese brands, are ripping the entrails out of jungle, demolishing entire mountains within months. Already, Hpakant is mostly dead. Fatal accidents mount. Only the biggest, like a November 2015 landslide that killed about 200 miners, make headlines. Township officials have recorded hundreds of deaths in jade-mining accidents over the past year and a half. But locals say the real number is many times that. And in the hills, the Burmese army and Kachin rebels continue to wage war. “If there was no jade, there would be no war in Kachin state,” says Yup Zaw Hkawng, an ethnic Kachin who owned large mining concessions before the Burmese military wrested control of Hpakant. “We are living and sleeping on so much jade in our earth, but jade is Kachin’s curse.” [...] Sequestered from the outside world, Hpakant radiates a gold-rush lawlessness. Unexplained killings occur with regularity. While we are there, a schoolteacher is shot in the head. The day before, a jade trader died from an executioner’s bullet. Last year bombs exploded at the headquarters of two mining companies. In November, a jade scavenger at Hmaw Sisar mine was shot dead by military intelligence or the KIA, depending on who’s telling the story. “There is no real law in Hpakant,” says one of the immigration officers holding us, with a touch of apology. “We don’t know who to trust.”

Emeli Sandé will celebrate the November 17th release of her new album ‘How Were We To Know’ by hosting a special intimate ‘An Evening With’ show at London’s Union Chapel on November 21st. The event will see Emeli perform a stripped-back set of brand new songs and old favourites, and will also be joined by her friend, the actress, playwright and author Zawe Ashton (‘Mr. Malcom’s List', ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’, and the upcoming ‘The Marvels’), for an in-depth conversation about her life and career to date.

Jakobs branded warframe loadout:

Which warframe?

Which weapon(s)?

Which pets?

Warframe: Mesa. She is literally the yeehaw frame.

Primary: Sybaris. It's one of the few weapons with a visibly wooden stock. It helps it's semi auto

Secondary: Vasto. It's a revolver. Enough said

Melee: Dehtat rapier zaw for that rustic style. Or no melee at all

Companion: I have no fuckin clue since there isn't really a Saurian like companion yet but I will be honest but you would be amiss to not be riding a Kaithe.

Additionally: add absolutely NO elemental mods to your weapons.

A brand new parent who is deeply in love with his baby and the mother of his baby will absolutely fly 10 hours to and from just for a weekend

Well, they're two adult people who have been in a relationship for over 4 years. I'm sure he loves Zawe and his boy but he has a responsibility to the production company as well. As we know he takes the work very seriously. And I don't think he would waste precious family time at a party if he was only there for the weekend. I think it might be the case that he is done on location and goes back once they start work in the studio.

I'm pretty sure he understands his responsibilities.

This OTT reaction is reeeeeeeeallly giving me 2016 flashbacks, though.

"I’ve always had a feeling Tom doesn’t actually take criticism very well in general. He’s probably one of those people who really just excelled at a lot of things all his life and throughout his career and then he got OVER THE TOP criticism for TS and especially the GG speech....

I think anon's right. He can't really deal with criticism and rejection. And when that happened for the first time in his career he curled in on himself and never recovered. He's been a different person ever since 🐍. Sometimes when I watch old stuff with the still confident Tom, it is almost painful to see how distanced he has become and how he now always looks a little afraid in public. I guess he has started to take himself and his brand too seriously at some point."

Everyone stop and give the crazy Zawe hero-worshippers the attention they're demanding, because someone screenshotted this and sent it to everyone's favorite Tumblr troll: drwhohiddles, and now those crazy fake fans are losing their minds over a couple of opinions they don't agree with, because apparently they never matured beyond middle school and thus never learned how to get along with those who disagree with them. And somehow they've taken the above and linked it to the "Tom is depressed" theory and ... racism against Zawe. Their ability to drag racism and Zawe into every internet conversation is truly impressive and I would admire this ability if I didn't feel so sorry for these people because they must truly lead sad, uneventful, and depressed lives to keep doing this constantly to complete strangers on the 'net. It's funny how they point fingers at us all the time for exchanging a bit of gossip about a few celebs, when here they are acting far worse then anything we've said on here. And can someone please explain what the hell Zawe has to do with the above mentioned because I'm still struggling to understand that leap. Also, I see nothing racist or derogatory towards Zawe in the above mentioned so again, I need an explanation here because I don't speak crazy. Zawe is a grown-ass woman who does not need you and your little gaggle to defend her especially if you're going to continue trying to defend her from something that is barely an issue because 99% of the fandom loves her, and the constant false racism accusations are immature and makes you look like the boy who cried wolf. Yes there are a few actual racists out there, but they are on Twitter and I'm pretty sure Miss ZFC has them blocked on here, so kindly crawl back into the hole from whence you came and leave us to our gossiping and theorizing. You should know what those things look like since you people do EXACTLY the same things on your own blogs.

I was going to delete this but then I decided to point out that you’re basically doing the same thing that they do and then yelling at them for five paragraphs about it. Just ignore it. I don’t care. I never look. Let them get all up in arms and their panties in a twist about every single thing that is said on this blog but you don’t need to go over that blog and then get your panties in a twist and come back over to mine and report it. So I’m posting this as an ask to all of you to not do this anymore.

Let’s pretend they don’t exist. Everything is better that way.

Love this interview... I have been semi-checking in on Zawe's journey since before certain stans were feeling some kinda way about her recent familial additions. I do for certain Black actors/creators especially, who seem to be moving in interesting ways in entertainment/film media...

-A remnant from a period when I used to go to screenings and blog about films (and was published a few times in a major national newspaper)... So, I knew of Zawe through the grapevine of her mentorship, i.e. she is the reason why Rege Jean Page of Bridgerton fame got to work in U.S. markets, as she sponsored him. And she is known, as one of those "good eggs" who will be accessible and help/advise especially young actors of color. ...But, I have some other stuff to say. This isn't about proving that she's an amazing human being. It's about a certain brand of misogynoir that some of these people far beneath her in self-knowledge, self-love, and just plain grown-ass-woman-personhood...keep letting fly in what they *think* are compliments, but actually are just trite microaggressions. Saying things like "as long she makes [T-blank H-blank] happy then she's alright" as if he's the centered human and her attachment renders her worthy somehow. Babies, as long as SHE'S happy. Yall. He's marrying up.

WAY UP and the fact that he knows this? Actually elevates him. She's been there.

She tells a story in the above interview that reminds me of Uzo Aduba's anecdote about her name , - of an incident when she was called to an early job (at 6!) and someone there said she wasn't pretty because of her gap and her Ugandan mother took her on past this person and into the room, ANYWAY.

... She learned a specific self-knowledge and self-love, that is necessary in very white western spaces that constantly pressures a narrow sense of worthiness and beauty, especially from Black women, something a lot of these small-minded stans don't even have a notion of seeing beyond. Zawe is biracial, and her features, aside from her skin tone are very African. So while she benefits from colorism, featurism is something I've seen those bigoted stans, pick on as well. She knows those features are what makes her beautiful and knew that, w/o and before her partner saw that too. And people who aren't blind narrow-minded ignoramuses can *also* see that. This is why I assert the fact of featurism needing to be in the conversation of light/dark privilege conversations. Lips, nose, gap, and even the set of her eyes are ethnic beauty markers within quite a few spaces in the Black African diaspora... My mom was an absolute stunner because of her gap.

Even the old school white model Lauren Hutton got there because of her gap. Uzo Aduba, who I have already mentioned has a deeper skintone and has similarly large round striking eyes, gap, and a non-pinched-nose *rightly* played Glinda in NBC's production of The Wiz a few years back, with Dorothy saying she's so beautiful *because* of those features, not despite them as a very narrow white-washed gaze would wrongly assert.

And while we're here that includes sizes and shapes too. I'm saying your boy is enjoying all that plush. A lot of yall need to read or reread Maya Angelou's Phenomenal Woman, for comprehension.

Anyway... All this to say I know Zawe is and will be fine regardless.

P.S. Maya Angelou *also* had height, and gap and was very much known for her beauty/magnetism as a woman when she was alive. :

@moderndesigners Brand strategy, naming and identity for the new @schoolofdigitalarts, a purpose-built, £35m school being built by @ManMetUni Big thanks to @aleksandrakingo, @amy_friend and team for brand photography; to @workbyprocess and @jhuson_ for incredible motion work, and to @zawe for the voiceover. #brand #naming #strategy #design #branding #futurestorytelling #digital #digitalarts #photography #motion #identity #graphicdesign #cinetype #grillitype https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5Z28PhXul/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What is Z.A.R.?

Oh boy here we go...

Z. A. R. is a fictional manufacturer of many different products! (my basically oc)

The name is a acronym for Zakłady Automatyki imienia R.

Translated as Automatics Production Plant named after R. (my real surname UwU)

I need to point out that Zakład in polish is not translated factory. Back in the 70-80s factories were their own brand (you for example have eltra factory making eltra branded radios) that's how I would explain the name

Also named after because back again in 60-80s Poland some factories were named after famous people (Kasprzak Radio Works for example named after Marcin Kasprzak)

Back to the main point...

Z. A. R. has many division each tasked which different things.

Current list as of now (03.06.2024):

ZAR-SERWIS basically repairs On and without warranty

ZAR-Chem chemicals and alcohol

ZAR-Automatic video and audio recording and production

ZAR-GDR general administration of the plant

ZAR-POST internal post service

ZAR-Netica digital connections, blogs and everything on world wide web

ZAR-Videron video production (differs from automatic as they are filming and automatic is specifically for production)

ZAR-COLOUR TV sets and monitors

ZAR-Mobilex cars and vehicles

ZAR-SOFT software

ZAR-MEMO electrical memory and data drives

ZAR-GRAPH graphics, production of books and newspapers

ZAR-Inform information as they are tasked with informing people

ZAR-Pneumatica Pneumatics

ZAR-BRRS [Biuro Retencji i Recyklingu Surowców] they are tasked with recycling and material retention

ZAR-EXPORT export of products, translations and everything abroad

ZAR-MOR [Mierniki i Osprzęt Regulacyjny] measuring equipment

ZAR-TECH we call it Centrala techniczna (technical centrale) tasked with doing Training and renting out equipment

ZAR-Atomica Atomics and nuclear power

ZAR-INV storage

ZAR-Agro agriculture and farming equipment

Apart from the main divisions we also have smaller stuff such as

ZSBP [Zakładowa Służba Bezpieczeństwa Pracy] Work safety Service

ZSP [Zakładowa Służba Porządkowa] onsite Police and security

ZAWE [Zakładowa Agencja Wywiadu i Espionarzu] espionage and Intelligence gathering

ZBKI [Zakładowe Biuro Kontrololi Informacji] information controls (censorship, control of flow of information)

ZBSW [Zakładowe Biuro Spraw Wewnętrznych] internal Affairs

ZAW [Zakładowa Agencja Wydawnicza] onsite publisher (Currently also goes by ZAR-Publiqa)

ZBP [Zakładowe Biuro Projektowe] desning Office

Also you may also see

Pion Wykonawczy they are tasked with doing out orders

Serwisowe Brygady Terenowe they work under ZAR-SERWIS and are tasked with Field service (fixing stuff away from the factory)

There is a lot more to talk about. This is my passion of creating. Shoot if you have more questions as it will give me more time to explain the lore

The Marvels Unveiled: A Cosmic Cinematic Odyssey Shaping the Future of MCU!

Hey there, Marvel enthusiasts! Let’s talk about the cinematic sensation that stole the spotlight on November 10, 2023 — “The Marvels.” This gem follows up on the praised Captain Marvel film from 2019, promising a wild adventure that’s ready to break free from the usual Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) norms.

Interwoven Marvel Worlds

A standout feature of “The Marvels” lies in its seamless integration of characters from Disney+ series like “WandaVision,” “Ms. Marvel,” and “Secret Invasion.” The film not only propels the Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) saga forward but also introduces beloved characters like Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan to the cinematic stage.

A Stellar Ensemble Cast

Guided by the talented Brie Larson reprising her role as Carol Danvers, “The Marvels” features a stellar cast, including Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel. Zawe Ashton, portraying the antagonist, adds depth to the storyline, while Samuel L. Jackson returns as the iconic Nick Fury.

Nia DaCosta’s Directorial Triumph

Under the direction of Nia DaCosta, “The Marvels” stands as a historic moment in MCU history. DaCosta, the youngest and first Black woman to direct an MCU film, infuses her passion for the Marvel universe into every frame. Her directorial prowess shines through, offering audiences a visually stunning and narratively compelling experience.

Plot Unveiled: Cosmic Mysteries and Heroic Bonds

As hinted in the trailer, the film’s plot revolves around a cosmic mystery triggered by an anomalous wormhole and the introduction of a formidable Kree revolutionary named Dar-Benn. The interplay between the three heroines — Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan — creates a dynamic and engaging storyline that explores their individual journeys and collective strength.

Post-Launch Reflections and Speculations

With the film now gracing theaters worldwide, discussions about its impact on the MCU persist. The interconnected nature of Marvel’s cinematic and televised storytelling sparks conversations about audience engagement and the evolving dynamics of the Marvel brand. On one side there are those who prefer the old way of expanding the MCU through movies alone. Meanwhile, others have liked the change that Marvel took when they started releasing multiple series on Disney+.

Exclusive Collector’s Figures: Embrace The Marvels at Home!

For dedicated fans looking to prolong their Marvel experience, Funko POP! introduces an exclusive line of collector’s figures featuring iconic characters from “The Marvels.” From the powerful Captain Marvel and the enigmatic Photon to the endearing Ms. Marvel and the formidable Dar-Benn, the collection also includes Nick Fury and Prince Yan. These figures are sure to add a touch of superhero charm to any room.

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No more “The Vampires Wife” outfits for Zawe as the brand is closing down! How sad, she always looked great in those outfits.

Oh wow. I feel like a lot of celebs wore their clothes

Got my iPad and the first thing I do is draw goofy gay oc shit

Art Fight attack: Brand-Zaw for @bucephaly

small sketch dump