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Cake day: July 11th, 2023

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  • It’s definitely the children. Movies these days suck. Prey is one very notable exception.

    Like, what will pop culture references look like in 10-20 years? What content has been so memorable and impactful on society in the last 10 years that it will be worth referencing, or that audiences of the future will even remember?

    (I am optimistic for this, but the fucking dreadhawk is a huge red flag)









  • Best economical shade trees to plant near a home in Kerala, India:

    1. Indian Almond (Terminalia catappa) Fast-growing, wide canopy, beautiful layered horizontal branches. Deciduous in Kerala’s dry season, so you get sunlight in winter. Bonus: Leaves have medicinal uses, and the nuts are edible.

    2. Neem (Azadirachta indica) Hardy, pest-repellent, medicinal, and provides good shade. Less lush-looking than others and may thin out in extreme drought. Bonus: Leaves and bark are naturally antibacterial.

    3. Rain Tree (Samanea saman) Rapid-growing with a massive canopy—perfect for sitting or playing under. Widely used in parks and schoolyards. Needs space and should be planted away from the house due to wide roots.

    4. Indian Beech / Pongam (Millettia pinnata / Pongamia pinnata) Shade-giving, low-maintenance, and soil-improving thanks to nitrogen fixation. Bonus: Seeds are rich in oil, traditionally used in lamps and now in biofuel.

    5. Jackfruit Tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Excellent shade and yields large, edible fruit. Can be too large and heavy for close proximity to windows or footpaths. Best planted a bit farther from the house.

    Bonus: Coconut Palm Very common and useful. Provides filtered shade rather than dense cover. Can be dangerous near homes due to falling coconuts—best at the edge of a yard.

    Top Recommendation for Quick, Wide Shade: Rain Tree – Fast growth, huge umbrella canopy, great for kids to play under. Just give it space from buildings.





  • This actually has surprisingly good writing and character development, until it fell into the usual trap of an overblown, cliche, and boring 30 minute final battle. Also check out Carry On, which is the literal definition of ‘So bad it’s good’…… until an overblown and boring 30 minute final battle that almost ruins everything else.