Trapped within the oppresive warrens of the city’s chimneys, young sweeper Tom longs for fresh air and freedom in this atmospheric and ghostly tale from Lucy Strange. 

 Young chimney sweep Tom has started seeing strange, supernatural things – fairies in the flowers by the river, a soot monster crouching in the darkness of a chimney, and then the mysterious river spirit Elle. Elle joins Tom and the other children apprenticed to cruel master sweep Mister Crow. Together, they shimmy up the town's narrow, filthy chimneys. But Tom has an ominous feeling in his bones, and when he faces his most dangerous job of all, the reason for Elle's magical appearance becomes clear . . .

The River Spirit, By Lucy Strange, Illustrated by Julia Moscardo, Read by Louis Hill

This alternative rock song delves into themes of apocalyptic despair and emotional turmoil. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world in chaos, juxtaposed with a complex and tumultuous relationship. The narrator is drawn to someone's physical allure but repelled by their mind, leading to a love-hate dynamic filled with raw, unfiltered emotion. The chorus, "radio friendly despair," is both catchy and darkly ironic, highlighting the contrast between the polished sound and the gritty, rebellious message. With intense imagery and an edgy tone, this song captures the essence of modern disillusionment and inner conflict.

Radio friendly despair

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zachcs, imago meri

take that risk fuck what they say
you a bitch fuck what you claim
heard he dissin this his last day
get the bread fuck all the hate
get that bag fuck whoever hating
got people saying that i wont make it
hurts to see that you're changing
need to go up, losing patience

look in the mirror
wan change my appearance
tired of your shit
don’t wanna hear it
it’s bullshit
i can see through you clearly
they see the numbers
now they wanna be us
call me if needed
you know imma be up
send me a text
you know that i’ll be there

who can i really trust
nobody
ain’t never need shit from anybody
ain’t never need no fucking handout
broke bums got they hands out
they dissing us cause they fanned out
ain’t tryna fit in im tryn stand out
i never fit in anyway

anywhere

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small talks about the importance of one's appearance while in the courtroom. He especially emphasizes that the wrong clothing can be distracting to the jury and that style choices should strike a balance between being authentic and being professional. He also mentions that it is equally important for clients and client witnesses to wear clothing that is appropriate for the venue.

Getting Dressed for Court

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient Stoic philosopher Seneca's work, On Anger, book 2

It focuses specifically on a practice he thinks can be used to restrain anger, namely considering the ugliness of the emotion of anger, as shown in our faces, voices, and bodies. Here are some of the passages mentioned:

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Does your appearance reflect God’s heart?

Seeking Him

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evans on my oldschool and im a coc as hell

קול 004

Ravens and vultures are often confused due to their dark feathers and scavenging habits, but they are quite different in appearance, behavior, and ecological roles. While both birds play an important part in nature, their physical traits, flight patterns, and feeding habits set them apart. Understanding the key differences between these birds helps birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts appreciate their unique characteristics. Here’s a detailed look at raven vs vulture in terms of appearance and behavior.

Physical Appearance
Ravens
Ravens are large, intelligent birds belonging to the corvid family. They have glossy black feathers with an iridescent sheen that reflects blue or purple in sunlight. Their beaks are thick and strong, designed for tearing into food and manipulating objects. One of the easiest ways to identify a raven is by its wedge-shaped tail, which is most noticeable when in flight.

Another distinguishing feature is their feathered head and neck. Unlike vultures, ravens have smooth, sleek feathers covering their entire head. They also have shaggy throat feathers, which give them a distinctive look.

Vultures
Vultures are much larger than ravens, with broad wings built for soaring. They have mostly dark feathers, but their heads are featherless. This bare skin helps them stay clean when feeding on carcasses, as feathers would collect bacteria and debris.

Another major difference is their beak shape. Vultures have hooked beaks designed to tear into tough hides and muscle. Their long, wide wings allow them to glide effortlessly on thermal currents, conserving energy while searching for food.

Flight Patterns
Ravens
Ravens are strong fliers with powerful wingbeats. They often perform aerial acrobatics, flipping and diving in midair. Unlike vultures, ravens flap their wings more frequently and don’t rely as much on soaring. They are agile in flight and often engage in playful behaviors, especially with other ravens.

Vultures
Vultures are expert gliders. They rely on rising air currents, called thermals, to stay in the air with minimal effort. When soaring, they rarely flap their wings, using their broad wingspan to cover large distances while searching for food. This graceful, effortless flight is a key characteristic that sets them apart from ravens.

Feeding Behavior
Ravens
Ravens are opportunistic feeders with a diverse diet. They eat carrion, but unlike vultures, they also hunt small animals, eat fruits, and even scavenge human food. Their intelligence allows them to use problem-solving skills to access food, including working in pairs to distract other animals while stealing food.

Vultures
Vultures are scavengers that specialize in eating dead animals. Unlike ravens, they rarely hunt live prey. Instead, they use their keen eyesight and sense of smell to locate carcasses from great distances. By feeding on dead animals, vultures help prevent the spread of disease, making them vital to ecosystems.

Social Behavior
Ravens
Ravens are highly social and often found in pairs or small family groups. They form strong bonds with their mates and engage in playful activities, such as games and vocal mimicry.

Vultures
Vultures are more communal, often gathering in large groups to feed. They rely on group behavior to locate food efficiently, sometimes following other scavengers to carcasses.

Conclusion
While ravens and vultures may seem similar at first glance, their differences in appearance, flight, and feeding habits make them easy to distinguish. Ravens are intelligent, adaptable birds with a varied diet and acrobatic flight, while vultures are specialized scavengers that soar effortlessly in search of carrion. Understanding these distinctions in raven vs vulture helps bird enthusiasts appreciate the unique roles both species play in nature.

Ravens vs. Vultures: Key Differences in Appearance and Behavior

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Aurora Beauty (emotional)

This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th Century American science-fiction short story writer and novelist, Philip K. Dick's novel Ubik

It focuses specifically on the advertisement copy framing Ubik as a variety of different commodities and services that begin nearly each chapter of the novel. Most of them also include cautions that the product must only be used as directed. And the final one is a rather enigmatic theological or metaphysical declaration on the part of Ubik

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Welcome back to Appearance Matters: the podcast!

In this episode, Maia speaks to Ginny Ramseyer-Winter, an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, and Savannah Roberts, a PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh. This episode focuses on appearance and body image through the lens of sexuality, sexual health, and gender.  

Tune in to hear a great discussion reflecting on the role of appearance ideals and body image in the context of sexual health and relationships, appearance norms across different sexualities and genders, and the importance of intersectionality. 

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101: Appearance, Sexuality, and Gender

In this deeply honest episode, Natalie explores how chasing praise, validation, and perceived value can quietly disconnect us from who we really are. She shares the shift that came from releasing hustle after becoming a mother. For years, her worth was shaped by how others saw her—measured in achievements, appearance, and approval. Through breaking the “good girl” conditioning and letting go of who she thought she had to be, Natalie reclaimed her energy, voice, and values. If you've ever tied your value to external approval or felt the pressure to perform for your worth, this conversation is your invitation to return to presence, truth, and real power.

ABOUT NATALIE PATERSON

Natalie Paterson is a trailblazing 5D Energetics Business Coach who supports female founders in ditching hustle and perfectionism to build soul-aligned empires fueled by energy rather than strategy alone. She’s the creator of the Light Codes™ method—an energetic activation approach designed to help clients tap into deeper intuition, energetic alignment, and the “fifth dimension” of abundance and impact. A multi‑six- to seven-figure entrepreneur, coach, and host of The Ascension Codes podcast, Natalie shows how frequency-driven launches and energetic embodiment—not just tactics—create magnetic business momentum. Bold, unfiltered, and unapologetic, she blends spiritual activation, motherhood, and real talk to guide clients away from external validation and into leading with confidence, creativity, and true presence.

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EP 24 - Cost of Praise: Freedom of Presence & the Power of Letting Go with Nat Paterson (Catajar)


Welcome to our 2025 Summer Short Series! We're back with bitesize episodes showcasing recent work from our team at the Centre for Appearance Research! 

In this episode, we are joined by Emma Waite, Research Fellow at CAR, who tells us about her recent paper entitled: “Make sure that everybody feels there is a space for them”: Understanding and promoting appearance inclusivity at university." Emma discusses this qualitative piece of work and what it tells us about how we can improve appearance inclusivity in universities in a meaningful way. 

To read the full paper follow this link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1740144524001311 

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Music by Sian Evans & John Landau: toplinefilm.com 
Episode developed and produced by Maia Thornton 


Summer Short Series: Appearance-Inclusive University

"Thus the outer characteristic of those who choose the other mystical way, that of the God of love, is that they have the 'gift of tears'. This is in keeping with the very essence of their mystical experience. Their union with the Divine is not the absorption of their being by Divine Being, but rather the experience of the breath of Divine Love, the illumination by Divine Love, and the warmth of Divine Love. The soul which receives this undergoes such a miraculous experience that it cries. In this mystical experience, fire meets with FIRE. Then nothing is extinguished in the human personality but, on the contrary, everything is set ablaze."
-Our Unknown Friend

That They Have The Gift Of Tears

Welcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast! In this month’s episode, Maia speaks to Prof. Di Harcourt about the development of The Visible Difference Support Hub, a brand new website that is aims to provide easy access to evidence-based support for people with visible differences and their families which has been developed at CAR. Di and Maia talk about the research that has gone into creating these support resources, the development process of the support hub, and the kind of materials people can find on the website. 

If you’d like to explore or share The Visible Difference Support Hub please follow this link: https://visibledifferencesupporthub.com/ 

If you’ve spent time on The Visible Difference Support Hub and would like to provide us with some feedback, please click here: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57m45grMC7LHeWa 

If you’re interested in hearing more about the Centre for Appearance conference, Appearance Matters 11 (9th – 11th of June 2026) click here: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/appearance/news-and-events/am-conference  

Appearance Matters 11 abstract submissions are now open and the deadline is the 30th of October!

102: The Visible Difference Support Hub

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