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On 1/12/2022 at 12:16 AM, Altino said:
By "lately" did you mean 1 month later? I keep having music from Les Mis in my head. I feel like I could be a good Eddie Redmayne.
For me it's En Vogue - My Lovin' (Never Gonna Get It). Don't really know why, but that's been happening a lot lately.
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On 12/13/2021 at 9:30 PM, Altino said:
Hey.
What's a song that has randomly popped into your head recently?
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Fuentana Baseball: A Sticky Situation?
Amidst a surprising 2-0 start to the Baseball tournament, the pool of baseball journalists and sportscasters are marveling at Fuentana Baseball's remarkable ability to get out of sticky situations safely.
One columnist asked starting pitcher Gearit Cold about his performance after narrowly leading Fuentana to a 6-3 victory over Fujai, "Is there a particular strategy that sticks?" Cold was carrying a narrow 3-2 lead into the 6th inning when Fujai mounted a threatening lead. With bases loaded and no outs, Cold somehow managed to strike out two batters and induce a groundout to the final batter, thereby stranding all three Fujai baserunners. Rather uncomfortably, Cold tersely replied, "Well, I just dug deep and gave it my 125 1/2%."
Ominously, the brim of Cold's baseball hat was noticeably soiled. Some allege that his spin rate was suspiciously higher once the bases had loaded.
"I guess you didn't want to tack on any runners," replied the columnist.
At that moment, Cold cut the rest of the interview.
The manager was then asked about tensions and Fuentana's performance thus far. One wonders if there is a resin for their success. Only time will tell, but we can be sure that the reporter pool will get their finger on Fuentana's unexpected early success in the baseball tournament.
- Saint Mark, embubbleblue, Arifiyyah and 2 others
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Fuentana will send a delegation and has completed the duplication in the spreadsheet.
I don't yet have a good feel for the modifier; I wanted to be fair while also indicating the things I'm most interested in RPing in by making my characters competitive. Happy to adjust as needed. -
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The new Spring City Memorial Hospital wing is nearing completion. Combining legacy brick buildings with a new, modernized inpatient wing, Spring City Memorial looks poised to bring cutting edge high quality care to the capital of Fuentana.
above: Spring City Memorial with the new wing at the top.
In an interview with the hospital CEO Dr. Rowan Creeko, we learned that the intention behind the new wing was to move beyond the generic common hospital ward and to create a more luxurious and relaxing environment. "People heal better when they feel better about the hospital space," Creeko explained. "For this reason, we made sure to create as many semi-private and private rooms as possible with natural light, plenty of plants, and with private bathrooms instead of typical open 'stepdown' units and intensive care units. We also had a landscaper come and work on outdoor gardens and park space. We're very excited about the new look."
Above: a closer look at the inpatient wings.
Spring City Memorial is already considered a leader in neurosurgery and cardiothoracic surgery, but there are talks of creating an inter-regional specialty trauma care wing that will take select, tough cases from across Aura. "I think our established expertise will allow us to attract leaders in other fields to create one of the best trauma units in all the West."
There are even rumblings about a possible acquisition of Fountainhead Hospital, an older but renowned hospital on the south side of Spring City with a lively orthopedic and general surgery practice. But Creeko explained that the more immediate task after launching this revamped hospital is to establish a better working relationship with the Fuentana Public City Hospital, which has been marred by scandals due to several bungled cases and inefficient case management. "We want to optimize care, and if we can make Public City Hospital an affiliate, think there will be a great trickledown effect. Our residents will rotate there to run clinics under faculty supervision, and we'll be able to tackle some of the toughest cases possible and standardize care there."
A reception is planned to celebrate the completion of the new wing on 25 May.
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News Brief
The Fuentana Crab Rangers have reported that they are in an existential crisis. Infighting has broken out, not only over football strategy, but over the very ontic categories and language that can be used to convey anything at all. Right midfielder Marx is said to be despondent, and center back Nietzsche was heard berating goalkeeper Aquinas over both a category mistake and his poor positioning.
It may soon be every man for himself on the Crab Ranger squad...
- Zoran, United Adaikes, Giovanniland and 1 other
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Fuentana Crab Rangers
Injure my players: yes
Assign my players yellow cards: yes
Assign my players red cards: yes
Godmod injuries: yes
Godmod scoring: no
Godmod other events: yesThe Fuentana Crab Rangers, a team of misfits appointed by the monarch, are debuting an experimental formation 1-2-2-2-2-1 (the Crab). Predicated on the mad science of head coach Slava Zizek, the Crab formation evokes the battle lines of yesteryear. It is sure to generate a substantial amount of yellow and red cards and probably very little offense. But maybe the high IQ footballers can surprise their foes with precision and structure.
- Giovanniland, Zoran and United Adaikes
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I'm signing up!
- United Adaikes and Zoran
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Could I request newspaper masking for @United Adaikes and @Fhaengshia ?
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Post your finished colored-in Sasquatch sheet here! In case you missed it, here's the link to the coloring page: http://www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/bigfoot
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Call for Submissions
Theme: Road Trip playlist
First, come up with a 5-8 track playlist f or your ideal, idyllic road trip.
Second, give some commentary. Questions you can consider include: where would you be going? With whom? What time of the year? What does each song mean to you? Are there any musical factors you think of when constructing your playlist like tempo, key, good drums/percussion, good harmonies? What does a good playlist do to a listener? How do you feel when you are listening to this playlist?
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12 hours ago, Qaweritoyu said:
May I be called Qaweritoyu, please, considered having my email on display for all to see is not going to end well. I am Qaweritoyu in TSP.
@Winnipeg or @Darkesia (or any admin) sincere apologies for the ping, but if it is possible to make this change Qaz would greatly appreciate it.
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Commendations and Actions of the Monarch
On the occasion of a successful Summer Olympics, I, Baron Comte von Fontaine IV, hereby extend my deepest thanks to our host nation Tara and Cambray, and to all nations of the West that have brought glory to the entire region through their performance.
On the eve of the Basketball Gold Medal Match and Baseball Bronze Medal Match—both against the friendly nation Hertfordia—I entered into a friendly wager with their leader Clarkov Clarkson. The terms of this wager:
If Fuentana wins the Gold, Hertfordia shall supply Fuentana with one shipment of 453.6 kilograms / 1,000 pounds of Hertfordia's finest meatballs.
If Hertfordia prevails for the Gold, Fuentana shall donate the monetary equivalent of the meatballs to a charity within Hertfordia.I did not win the meatballs.
Though my stomach grumbles and though the Fuentana arena suite now needs extensive repairs, I extend my congratulations to Clarkov Clarkson, the Hertfordia Olympic Basketball Team, and indeed the entire nation which basks in the glory of this gold.
I hereby announce that beginning tomorrow at 12:00 local time, I donate a total of 555,000 Fantas (250,000 Delta Pounds) to the Hospital of Great Parndon in Hertfordia.
By agreement with Mr. Clarkson, the donation shall cover the following:
- 50% will support cancer research conducted by the renowned team housed in that Hospital
- 25% will help fund immediate cancer services
- 25% will sustain patient resource initiatives, support groups, and the like.
I have authorized Prime Minister Jérôme Montblanc to make this disbursement and complete all necessary paperwork.
By next week, I hope to announce the details of a trip to Hertfordia for a goodwill tour, including the formal presentation of the donation to the hospital and a visitation with the Government of Hertfordia. Also on the agenda is a new meatball trade deal.
I am likewise overjoyed to announce that all athletes on this year's Olympic Squad have been inducted into the Order of the Fountain. They will receive their ceremonial platinum Fountain Pen on June 26.
I look forward to more goodwill games and continued partnership with the many nations of the West.
After conferencing with the Monarch, I, Jérôme Montblanc, affirm the actions of the Monarch and endorse and sign this announcement.
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Brief Update
Most of Fuentana's small Olympic contingent have been in celebration mode. By day, they are roaming Tara and Cambray, taking in all the sights, sounds, and eats. By night, they're mostly meeting their caloric needs with the fine wines and brews of the host nation—along with a steady stream of meatballs. They continue to rub elbows alongside Baron Comte von Fontaine, the Monarch, who has happily introduced the athletes to various dignitaries and power players. Fuentana's medalists have proudly joined presentations, press conferences, and various tours to promote Olympic values and present a good face for Fuentana.
But there's two teams who are still in the game: basketball (gold medal match) and baseball (third place game)—both against Hertfordia. The players and coaching staff are on press embargo, but sources tell us that the players are observing a strict and controlled regimen of practice and a diet of meatballs. The baseball players have even given up their day drinking. The intensity grows.
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8-0 Win Marred By Brawl and Banging Sound
It seemed too uncanny to be true. Larxia's Baseball Team has some of the most unhittable pitchers in all of the West, yet it seemed as if Fuentana's batters were reading their minds. Fuentana was off to a fast start, with leadoff hitter Louis Polanyi getting just enough wood on an outside fastball to send it opposite field over the short left field porch, the following three batters drew walks. This brought up slugger James Rodrigo (J-Rod), who put Fuentana ahead 5-0 on a grand slam in the 1st inning. He absolutely walloped an inside slider 463 feet into left field with an exit velocity of 117 mph. He also took his time enjoying the view and celebrated with an emphatic bat flip.
This clearly set off the Larxia squad. Though they kept their composure for several innings, that grand slam was more than enough. Two innings later, Fuentana tacked on another three runs, and their pitching limited Larxia to four hits with a combination of brains and brawn. Starter Kevin Green, a notorious hothead, pounded the inside of the plate with his upper 90s fastball and power sinker. He buzzed three Larxia hitters and outright hit two of them, leading to a most diplomatic exchange of sharp words and sharper looks. But things did not escalate until Larxia's starter returned the favor with a fastball high and inside. Though the umpire kept his cool, Fuentana southpaw reliever John Rocky came in for mop up duty and drilled the leadoff batter square in the back. The batter charged the mound, benches emptied, and Larxia's dignitaries in attendance glared from their box towards Fuentana's monarch Baron Comte von Fontaine, who promptly dropped a stack of papers he had been writing on and made his way to the Larxia box. Pleasantries were exchanged.
After the game, Fuentana baseball manager Dan Zimmer was unapologetic. "If they don't like how my pitchers pitch, they can join tee ball." Green also refused to yield, saying, "Listen. Every baseball player deep in their heart knows to expect pitchers to establish the zone and protect it by going inside. It's part of the game, and I'm not going to change how I pitch."
But on Larxia's side, there were rumbles about a strange banging sound that was heard during the first three innings whenever their pitcher delivered an off-speed pitch. The banging was especially noticeable just before the grand slam. A player speaking on condition of anonymity said, "I'm not saying there was anything untoward, but it seemed awfully suspicious. I'd watch Fuentana in the following game."
Fuentana's monarch could not be reached for comment, but a senior staffer tried to cool the issue by noting, "He's hot headed and a rabid sports fan just like anyone else."
Meanwhile, rumors are swirling over another scrap of paper that says,
You're gold in my heart
Would you race my way or should
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"More Meatballs!" and Beer: A Look Inside the Fuentana Village
Though they're a small contingent, the Fuentana National Team is a voracious bunch.
Made up mostly of track and field athletes, along with 25 baseball players, 11 basketball stars, and a college player to take on rookie duties, this squad has proven to be hungry for victory—and for second servings.
At the national team lunch today, there was a serving of pasta and meatballs, meatball parm sandwiches, and Asian-style meatball bahn mi.
What's most amazing is that it's often the distance runners that are scarfing down the most food. Spring City Marathon Winner Shalana Flanagana walked by with two plates of pasta, and twelve minutes later the plates were clean. Stephen Postfontaine, fresh off a disappointing performance, was not quite despondent today because he was carrying a plate of twenty three meatballs. "More meatballs!!!" he exclaimed.
By the end of lunch, the whole basketball team was chanting "Ste-PHEN! Ste-PHEN!" as he downed orb after orb of meat.
Meanwhile the baseball team was seen sneaking extra sandwiches back to their hotel rooms. One player, speaking on condition of anonymity, explained, "Have you ever seen baseball? It's boring. We'll sneak bites all game long." I asked, "Do you sneak in anything else?" He said "Shh," and pointed to a bag in the corner filled with cans of beer. "We'll get it out of our system before the 7th inning for sure."
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Molly Hurdle Garners First Gold for Fuentana; Team Sports Begin
Despite a disappointing showing in the 1500m, distance runner Molly Hurdle won gold in the 10K run. It was a photo finish as she held off a surging Marko Cambraya of Giovanniland during the final kick. The Fuentana contingent was ecstatic! In the dignitary box, the Monarch Baron Comte von Fontaine was quite animated throughout the race.
"This felt great after the disappointment of the day before. We train for years for moments like this, and it is unbelievable to see it happening," said an ecstatic Hurdle. "All of those miles and workouts paid off."
What is Hurdle looking forward to after this? "Gymnastics. They're such amazing athletes and artists, and I'll just sit back and marvel at their craft."
On day 2, the Monarch and his entourage caught part of the Baseball team's close 7-6 victory over Nieubasria and the Basketball team's close loss over Novasamita (73-68).
Fuentana baseball edged out the victory with solid tactical small ball. Down 4-2 with runners on first and second, third baseman Scott Funyon tied the game by flaring a pitch into a soft spot in right field as both runners attempted a double steal. A squeeze play earned them the decisive run. Bob Hoffman closed the game in the 9th with two groundouts and a strikeout.
At the opening basketball match, the Monarch had to be restrained after berating the referee for a borderline call that resulting in Fuentana star Charles Starkley fouling out of the game with 1:35 left in the fourth quarter.
Basketball Head Coach Jed Van Grumpy was likewise frustrated during and after the game. During the post-game interview he said, "In an ideal world, the game will be decided by the players. All too often, it's the officiating that decides the game. At a level like this, you need to get the calls right."
Starkley agreed, but was a bit more despondent. The 35 year old veteran is playing in his final Olympics, and wants to make every game count. "This is my last chance at glory. I'd hate for my career to be marred by close losses like these. But we'll play better next game."
The frustration among the basketball squad was assuaged by news of Hurdle's gold medal. Said Starkley, "Molly represents the best of our culture and our competitive spirit. We're awed and proud of her victory. But I want a gold too."
Whether that gold is attainable after a painful loss like today is now the major question in this locker room.
Odds and Ends
Center Marcus Crampy nearly posted a triple double with 11 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 blocks... Point Guard Kevin Yolly sparked the team off the bench with 10 points, 7 assists, and 3 steals... highly touted college star Christian Baitner did not see any action.
Speaking of the monarch...
A somewhat incriminating scrap of paper was found at the venue where the Monarch celebrated alongside many of the elite runners after the 1500 final. It read:
Flowing hair enchants
As does the graceful stride of
Francine Courrier**RL inspiration: the author of "Hey There Delilah" wrote the song about a professional distance runner Delilah DiCrescenzo.
There should be some topic here for random posting.
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What about traveling violations? The National Basketball Association no longer calls traveling, palming violations, or double dribbles. It's maddening. Basketball is broken.
Also baseball. Sticky substances and elaborate cheating mechanisms. No thanks. No travel until they fix traveling violations and the process of making a baseball travel from the pitcher to the catcher.