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2024.05.17 10:13 Ivypearl Took my dog to the best veterinary hospital in our area, they missed her severely advanced dental disease…. twice….
Located in CA
I took my 9 yr old lab Ivy to the vet for an emergency visit in the beginning of March. Our regular vet couldn’t take her so we had to go to the 24/7 animal hospital. They are excellent and I was willing to pay for whatever they needed to do to help ivy.
She had been very obviously sick and in pain, puking, diarrhea, not wanting to eat. They did an ultrasound, blood panel, urinalysis, fluids, meds. They found elevated liver enzymes and ketones in her urine. She was so sick they wanted to hospitalize her overnight. I asked what they would be doing and they said monitoring. I asked if I could just monitor her myself at home and bring her back right away if she gets worse? They gave me a couple prescriptions and sent us home. -$1729
I didn’t realize until the next day they didn’t give us any pain meds or anything to help Ivy’s eating (I’d tried seriously all the bland diet options, she didn’t want any of it) I went back to get her pain meds and prescription food, and the girl says they forgot to charge me for something else so she added that on too. -$150
Ivy was getting better slowly but still not her normal happy self at all. Sad, droopy eyes, wanting to sit curled up in my lap like a baby 😭 I kept doing everything they said and I took her back about a month later to check her levels again. We saw the vet, then went back out to the busy lobby to wait until someone came out to tell me the results or medications or whatever. So I sat in the lobby and waited, I asked a few times for updates bc I needed to get back to work. After 3 hours I asked if they could check and see what was going on.
There was another dog named Ivy there that morning and the receptionist closed out MY Ivy’s account (and charged the other lady’s card -$566 of my charges). I was annoyed and paid my bill (non-itemized invoice bc she couldn’t find mine) and Ivy and I went straight to work. Ivy is my service dog and sleeps under my desk.
They said the liver enzymes and urine ketone levels were both back to a normal level which was great news. They still couldn’t really give me a clear answer as to what could’ve caused all of this, sometimes they eat things, or just get sick, whatever. She said a slow recovery was normal bc livepancreas stuff is unpredictable, painful, and can take a while to heal.
The hospital’s office called me the next day to apologize for making me wait so long and reimbursed $316 (the liver panel, I think, I don’t have an itemized invoice). They offered this without me asking which I really appreciated.
Ivy has still been sick, but definitely better than when I first took her in. She was still acting sad, no interest in her favorite things. I knew she was in pain and brought her to a different vet last week.
Dr.S had been Ivy’s vet most of her life at our regular vet’s office - we love him. He left and started his own practice,and I just found his new location is 15 minutes away from my house!! It was kind of secretive when he left the other place, I think out of respect for the owners and not take half the clients with him. Anyway, I was really happy to find him again, I fully trust him. He was Ivy’s vet at her 8-week old visit, did her spay, all of it. Ivy is scared of men she doesn’t know and she loves Dr. S.
He took a look in her mouth and was like Whoa! Found it! He saw one badly rotten and cracked tooth in the back and wanted to get scheduled for removal right away. I bought the senior wellness plan for -$998. I was quoted $1200-1600 for surgery. (He was also going to remove a large benign mass from her side since she’d be under anesthesia already, I’d been wanting to do this for a few years so this is something I wanted him to do also)
This Tuesday was surgery day. He ended up removing 3 teeth, a molar on each side, and a front tooth that was cracked and broken off (I knew about this, I’d been told it wasn’t anything to be concerned about).
He said one of the molars and the front tooth both had exposed roots, the back one had an abscess and the root was touching the bone. He asked if I wanted the pictures bc it was really interesting and you don’t usually see it so advanced 😞 He said this is definitely what has been hurting her and making it hard to eat. He said they must have not looked in Ivy's mouth at all if they didn’t notice it- twice??
He didn’t have enough time to remove the mass. He said he wasn’t comfortable keeping her under any longer due to her age and blood pressure levels. Unless it grows rapidly we’re leaving it for now.
-$350 for everything this day, including surgery time & anesthesia, full dental cleaning & sealant,office visit, sedated nail trim, medications, canned soft food, heart worm testing, some other stuff included with the senior wellness package.
It’s been two days since she got her teeth out and she’s already smiling again. She was jumping around and trying to play with her brother (cat) and she only does that when she’s really excited!! Ivy is the best dog I could ever ask for. Seeing her in pain has been so hard, because I couldn’t help her!! I was trying everything but it wasn’t working. I’m so glad we found it and I think she will be able to get better now. I wasn’t so sure for awhile there.
I called the hospital place and told them what I found out and asked what happened. How could they have missed this- TWICE? The girl was really nice and agreed this was a “very valid concern” and asked me to explain everything to her and she would talk to the medical director, try to get some answers for me, and get back to me. She asked what I wanted the resolution to be. I said I thought it would be appropriate to ask for all of my charges to be refunded in relation to this event over the past couple months including Dr. S’s charges.
She called me back when I was at dinner so I missed her call.
Is this right? I don’t know what I’m looking for, feedback, reassurance, guidance? This is malpractice, right??
I talked to Dr.S’s receptionist today, she’s going to send me the photos and a breakdown of charges between the wellness plan and what I had done, try to make sense of what would be appropriate to ask them to refund. I kinda also want to ask them for $200 flat to reimburse the food/groceries spent trying to get her to eat, literally anything I could try on her bland diet, I tried! I don’t have receipts but I know I spent a shit ton of money as Ivy’s short order cook the last couple months. (Today she scarfed down her regular food for the first time in forever, I cried). Is this pushing it too far? Should I just take whatever they offer me?
What about the fact Ivy spent 2 1/2 months in pain & suffering from the time I brought her in to the day Dr. S did her surgery? She has lost weight, and has been pretty obviously miserable the whole time.
Thanks for reading.
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I took my 9 yr old lab Ivy to the vet for an emergency visit in the beginning of March. Our regular vet couldn’t take her so we had to go to the 24/7 animal hospital. They are excellent and I was willing to pay for whatever they needed to do to help ivy.
She had been very obviously sick and in pain, puking, diarrhea, not wanting to eat. They did an ultrasound, blood panel, urinalysis, fluids, meds. They found elevated liver enzymes and ketones in her urine. She was so sick they wanted to hospitalize her overnight. I asked what they would be doing and they said monitoring. I asked if I could just monitor her myself at home and bring her back right away if she gets worse? They gave me a couple prescriptions and sent us home. -$1729
I didn’t realize until the next day they didn’t give us any pain meds or anything to help Ivy’s eating (I’d tried seriously all the bland diet options, she didn’t want any of it) I went back to get her pain meds and prescription food, and the girl says they forgot to charge me for something else so she added that on too. -$150
Ivy was getting better slowly but still not her normal happy self at all. Sad, droopy eyes, wanting to sit curled up in my lap like a baby 😭 I kept doing everything they said and I took her back about a month later to check her levels again. We saw the vet, then went back out to the busy lobby to wait until someone came out to tell me the results or medications or whatever. So I sat in the lobby and waited, I asked a few times for updates bc I needed to get back to work. After 3 hours I asked if they could check and see what was going on.
There was another dog named Ivy there that morning and the receptionist closed out MY Ivy’s account (and charged the other lady’s card -$566 of my charges). I was annoyed and paid my bill (non-itemized invoice bc she couldn’t find mine) and Ivy and I went straight to work. Ivy is my service dog and sleeps under my desk.
They said the liver enzymes and urine ketone levels were both back to a normal level which was great news. They still couldn’t really give me a clear answer as to what could’ve caused all of this, sometimes they eat things, or just get sick, whatever. She said a slow recovery was normal bc livepancreas stuff is unpredictable, painful, and can take a while to heal.
The hospital’s office called me the next day to apologize for making me wait so long and reimbursed $316 (the liver panel, I think, I don’t have an itemized invoice). They offered this without me asking which I really appreciated.
Ivy has still been sick, but definitely better than when I first took her in. She was still acting sad, no interest in her favorite things. I knew she was in pain and brought her to a different vet last week.
Dr.S had been Ivy’s vet most of her life at our regular vet’s office - we love him. He left and started his own practice,and I just found his new location is 15 minutes away from my house!! It was kind of secretive when he left the other place, I think out of respect for the owners and not take half the clients with him. Anyway, I was really happy to find him again, I fully trust him. He was Ivy’s vet at her 8-week old visit, did her spay, all of it. Ivy is scared of men she doesn’t know and she loves Dr. S.
He took a look in her mouth and was like Whoa! Found it! He saw one badly rotten and cracked tooth in the back and wanted to get scheduled for removal right away. I bought the senior wellness plan for -$998. I was quoted $1200-1600 for surgery. (He was also going to remove a large benign mass from her side since she’d be under anesthesia already, I’d been wanting to do this for a few years so this is something I wanted him to do also)
This Tuesday was surgery day. He ended up removing 3 teeth, a molar on each side, and a front tooth that was cracked and broken off (I knew about this, I’d been told it wasn’t anything to be concerned about).
He said one of the molars and the front tooth both had exposed roots, the back one had an abscess and the root was touching the bone. He asked if I wanted the pictures bc it was really interesting and you don’t usually see it so advanced 😞 He said this is definitely what has been hurting her and making it hard to eat. He said they must have not looked in Ivy's mouth at all if they didn’t notice it- twice??
He didn’t have enough time to remove the mass. He said he wasn’t comfortable keeping her under any longer due to her age and blood pressure levels. Unless it grows rapidly we’re leaving it for now.
-$350 for everything this day, including surgery time & anesthesia, full dental cleaning & sealant,office visit, sedated nail trim, medications, canned soft food, heart worm testing, some other stuff included with the senior wellness package.
It’s been two days since she got her teeth out and she’s already smiling again. She was jumping around and trying to play with her brother (cat) and she only does that when she’s really excited!! Ivy is the best dog I could ever ask for. Seeing her in pain has been so hard, because I couldn’t help her!! I was trying everything but it wasn’t working. I’m so glad we found it and I think she will be able to get better now. I wasn’t so sure for awhile there.
I called the hospital place and told them what I found out and asked what happened. How could they have missed this- TWICE? The girl was really nice and agreed this was a “very valid concern” and asked me to explain everything to her and she would talk to the medical director, try to get some answers for me, and get back to me. She asked what I wanted the resolution to be. I said I thought it would be appropriate to ask for all of my charges to be refunded in relation to this event over the past couple months including Dr. S’s charges.
She called me back when I was at dinner so I missed her call.
Is this right? I don’t know what I’m looking for, feedback, reassurance, guidance? This is malpractice, right??
I talked to Dr.S’s receptionist today, she’s going to send me the photos and a breakdown of charges between the wellness plan and what I had done, try to make sense of what would be appropriate to ask them to refund. I kinda also want to ask them for $200 flat to reimburse the food/groceries spent trying to get her to eat, literally anything I could try on her bland diet, I tried! I don’t have receipts but I know I spent a shit ton of money as Ivy’s short order cook the last couple months. (Today she scarfed down her regular food for the first time in forever, I cried). Is this pushing it too far? Should I just take whatever they offer me?
What about the fact Ivy spent 2 1/2 months in pain & suffering from the time I brought her in to the day Dr. S did her surgery? She has lost weight, and has been pretty obviously miserable the whole time.
Thanks for reading.
2024.05.17 10:09 JeeMoney016 LFG!
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2024.05.17 09:57 Soft-Calligrapher246 GF doesn't have time for me AITAH
AITAH? I (29M) haven't been able to see my gf (27F) for almost a month now, despite offering numerous times to make the trip to come see her. We're coming up on our one year anniversary. I was supposed to go see her last week for her roommates graduation and to meet her family for the first time, but that got canceled because her parents were arguing. I feel like I've been put to the side, meanwhile she's been going out every night having fun with the family. When we do talk she's distant, distracted or just busy, but it feels like she just doesn't care. My head isn't in the best place right now for a variety of reasons and I don't want to take it out on her. I already told her that it feels like she doesn't have time for me, and she doesn't want me to meet her family. That being said she did make more effort to talk with me when I said as much, but that only lasted a day. I don't just want to bitch about my feelings to her but it matters right? Are we not compatible or is this just how a long distance relationship is? AITAH?
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2024.05.17 09:51 WilliamBlack97AI Nextech3d.ai , Penny stocks with 10-bagger potential
 | 9 Points that motivate my bullish thesis on the company for the long term submitted by WilliamBlack97AI to pennystocks [link] [comments] The importance of buying young, great companies is something everyone knows, but few people actually do it or really care. The truth is that in the market you earn more by investing in young, transformative and distruptive companies, which offer unique services; they also must be capable of being leaders in what they offer and they must have proven this. A universe of opportunities and endless scalability for Nextech3d.ai , driven by generative AI https://preview.redd.it/gebwgg0nyx0d1.jpg?width=2300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e06db0403b1e56df0820f1906415a834b8f18035 Large companies take years to build, or decades, and in the meantime the stock is subject to significant fluctuations for various reasons, rates at historic highs that weigh on valuations, wars, uncertainty, delays, etc.. . The key is to let the business grow, year after year, not by focusing on the stock, but on the continuous progress of the company's business, remaining invested for years or even decades. To quote Buffet: "The market is a system of redistribution of wealth, it takes away from those who don't have patience to give to those who have it" We are at the dawn of a new revolution in e-commerce, driven by advancements in AI and 3D modeling technology. This transformative shift is not just a trend; it is redefining the online shopping experience, aligning perfectly with the digital transformation sweeping across industries globally. Overview NexTech3D.ai is an undervalued company emerging in the world of commerce worth over 5 trillion dollars and constantly growing. Nextech3D.ai not only provides photorealistic 3D models for major e-commerce retailers, but has its own transformational Ai technology, in order to lead it to be a leader in its field and gain significant market share in the years to come. Nextech3D.ai has obtained several significant validations from multiple parts of the world from several major resellers. Owner of 3 subsidiaries operating in different sectors of augmented reality (3D events, navigation and wayfinding, 3D design studio, 3D and AR models, and much more), Nextech3D.ai is able to take a unique advantage of the upcoming release of the glasses ar and the interest that will follow from companies and consumers Why AI and 3D Modeling, and Why Now? The e-commerce landscape is evolving rapidly, with consumers demanding more interactive and engaging shopping experiences. This is where AI and 3D modeling technology come into play, offering a dynamic, immersive, and personalized shopping journey. The shift from 2D to 3D modeling for e-commerce is a major multi-decade transformation that is being led by AI. This transformation is evident as major brands and companies are incorporating 3D models and AR shopping, including Amazon, Walmart, CB2, IKEA, Sephora, Target and more.
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As online shopping continues to grow, the demand for more immersive and interactive experiences is skyrocketing. Businesses adopting 3D models are setting new benchmarks for customer engagement and satisfaction. By investing in Nextech3D.ai, you are not merely keeping pace; you are positioning yourself at the forefront of an e-commerce revolution. Why Nextech3D.ai? Nextech3D.ai stands at the forefront of this mega-trend, leading the massive shift from static 2D images to immersive 3D experiences. Our AI-powered 3D modeling technology creates photo-realistic 4K 3D models that cater to major e-commerce platforms like Amazon. With years of expertise and a portfolio of high-profile clients including Amazon, P&G, Kohls, Miele and others - Nextech3D.ai is transforming online shopping into an interactive adventure. 9 characteristics you need to look for when investing in a company : 1) The world's largest companies sell products or services used in everyday life. The e-commerce market is constantly growing and it is expected to exceed $7 trillion by 2025. This is why it is essential for online retailers to not only keep up with emerging trends, but also keep up with the times by adopting innovative strategies such as switching from obsolete 2D models to current 3D models. The shift to 3D objects marks the beginning of a new paradigm, destined to change the world of online and retail shopping, with the introduction of AR (powered by giants such as Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Meta and others) Nextech3d.ai collaborates with the largest retailers in many parts of the world and the demand for its 3D models is constantly growing. 2 ) The world's largest companies have global reach and appeal for their product and services A product that offers its services only in a certain region or country doesn't have the same kind of long-term growth potential as a truly global product. Nextech3d, together with its subsidiaries, operates in several countries around the world, making its reach and interest in what it offers in high demand. Arway's last few months' contracts (with many pilots underway) and contracts secured by Nextech3d.ai (more about to roll out this month) make Nextechar a company with global reach 3) The largest companies in the world are led by a visionary leader in the market in which he operates https://preview.redd.it/ce5qzb4uyx0d1.jpg?width=2384&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d99a6de3122a08aea1a114627f5a52dca361f39f Nextech3D.ai Launches Next Era of GPT AI 3D Solutions Led by Former Microsoft Executivehttps://www.nextechar.com/press-releases-and-media/nextech3d.ai-launches-next-era-of-gpt-ai-3d-solutions-led-by-former-microsoft-executive4) The world's largest companies are highly scalable. A business should be able to grow quickly and easily. The 5X increase in productivity and 80% cost reduction is confirmation of this 5) The largest companies in the world manage to acquire market shares thanks to a winning business model, emerging as winners Nextech3D.ai Lands $1.8 Million 3D Modeling Deal with NASDAQ 100 Technology Company https://www.nextechar.com/press-releases-and-media/nextech3d.ai-lands-1.8-million-3d-modeling-deal-with-nasdaq-100-technology-company I trust that we will have many more validations and contracts in the months to come, as announced in the pr 6) Make sure the CEO holds a stake in the company (10-20%) as evidence of his interest in shareholders, being heavily invested himself EVAN GAPPELBERG owns over 10% 7) The largest companies in the world have unlimited growth potential in the space in which they operate . https://preview.redd.it/zeoxwu02zx0d1.jpg?width=2371&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ad1a8b9cbf308bd2f3ce44529a90b4b7ac6a5f27 8) The world's largest companies dominate the competition. Nextech3d.ai is slowly expanding its global reach with ongoing contracts in more parts of the world. Reducing the costs of its models and increasing productivity will allow nextech3d.ai to continue to scale and gain market share as the industry continues to grow and evolve 9) The largest companies in the world are constantly evolving thanks to the innovation of their teams The company's continuous innovation on the technological front, as demonstrated by the following PR, is a confirmation of the continuous progress of Nextech3d.ai's generative AI Nextech3D.ai’s Breakthrough AI Powered Search Engine Able to Deliver a 500% Increase in ProductivityVery rarely will you find a company that meets all of these criteria, but any good long-term winner (5 years or more) will have most of these characteristics.When you can buy these types of companies at fair (or very low in this case) prices, you are almost guaranteed to reap the benefits in the long term. The profit is made at the moment of purchase, exploiting the irrationality of the market, not letting emotions take over rationality. Price Target : https://preview.redd.it/m0ikkgnbzx0d1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=64f5ce17db54aeca7326684903f7e357abb062c8 Recents Prs : https://www.nextechar.com/press-releases-and-media Latest company presentation : https://www.nextechar.com/hubfs/_Investors%20relations/Investor%20Decks/2024%20-%20Feb%2016%20-%20Nextech3D.ai%20-%20Investor%20Deck.pdf |
2024.05.17 09:47 batterseawebexpert How can I find the best website design company in Delhi?
 | https://preview.redd.it/4icivu9nyx0d1.png?width=900&format=png&auto=webp&s=5bdac5cf6d4bf48d7443a2bfab9a6f3281147be6 submitted by batterseawebexpert to u/batterseawebexpert [link] [comments] Finding the best website design company in Delhi can be an important step in establishing an online presence for your business. A well-designed website can attract visitors, enhance user experience, and ultimately contribute to the success of your online venture. However, with numerous options available, it can be challenging to identify the right company that meets your specific requirements. In this article, we will explore some steps you can take to find the best website design company in Delhi. Ways to find the best website design company in Delhi:
+91 9717022804, +91 8826916476 Mail ID — contact@batterseawebexpert.com Google - Best website design agency in Delhi batterseawebexpert Conclusion:Finding the best website design company in Delhi involves conducting thorough research, evaluating portfolios and client testimonials, assessing expertise, considering communication and collaboration capabilities, and comparing costs. By following these steps, you can make an informed decision and choose a company that understands your requirements and delivers a well-designed website. Remember that a well-designed website can contribute significantly to your online success and help attract visitors and potential customers. |
2024.05.17 09:15 maquinas501 Clear Choice Windows Celebrates 20th Year in Business
Clear Choice Windows offers free in-home consultations to ensure customers get the exact solutions for their window & door needs.
The 20th anniversary of Clear Choice Windows and More, Inc. is a testament to their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. This news matters to residents in Suncoast Florida as it signifies a reliable and trusted option for impact windows and doors, backed by 20 years of experience and dedication to the community.
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The 20th anniversary of Clear Choice Windows and More, Inc. is a testament to their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. This news matters to residents in Suncoast Florida as it signifies a reliable and trusted option for impact windows and doors, backed by 20 years of experience and dedication to the community.
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2024.05.17 09:07 Objective-Whole-3638 I started an eternal rose business
 | I’m a Merced College student that just recently started a ribbon and natural rose bouquets business and would love your support 🙏 perfect for anniversaries, graduations, birthdays, special days, to show gratitude etc. Here’s my number 2097670149 submitted by Objective-Whole-3638 to Merced [link] [comments] |
2024.05.17 09:06 OutsideHappyTrails Calcaneal tendon rupture in an old cat
Hi there,
I’m hoping to get some input on next steps for my 17-25 yo female, spayed, American shorthair cat. Hx of chronic pancreatitis, asthma, mild CKD, and arthritis. She is about 9 lbs. Yesterday, she had a severe change to her gate and limp. Two exams and an xray later, it was determined to be a calcaneal tendon rupture also because she had no response to a large amount of pain meds.
I was given the following options from the two vets we saw: -Tendon repair- they reported this often has to be redone + 3 months of rehab and close monitoring- no price quote, but they didn’t feel like this was the best option -Ankle fusion- 3 months of rehab and close monitoring- $7500-$9000 -Amputation- two weeks recovery- $3500-$5000 -Immobilization for a number of months and close monitoring +weekly bandaging (I assume this has to be done at the vet??) -Euthanasia
I am really struggling with what to do. I of course want the most for our cat, but she is an old lady and unfortunately cost is a factor (single income, new baby, recently finished grad school, we have already spent over $3000 this year for vet visits/meds/workup related to her other health issues this).
The options that require close monitoring are hard because I work about 50-60 hrs a week and my husband is busy with the baby. I also am wondering if it would be selfish to subject an aging cat to that much surgery and recovery. What would her quality of life be like? What would you recommend in terms of a balance of good outcomes and cost? Is amputation or immobilization even a good option for an old arthritic cat? We also thought about euthanasia due to quality of life concerns; although, this would be heart breaking. Any input would be appreciated. I want to help her, but also be realistic.
Located in the northwest corner of Washington state
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I’m hoping to get some input on next steps for my 17-25 yo female, spayed, American shorthair cat. Hx of chronic pancreatitis, asthma, mild CKD, and arthritis. She is about 9 lbs. Yesterday, she had a severe change to her gate and limp. Two exams and an xray later, it was determined to be a calcaneal tendon rupture also because she had no response to a large amount of pain meds.
I was given the following options from the two vets we saw: -Tendon repair- they reported this often has to be redone + 3 months of rehab and close monitoring- no price quote, but they didn’t feel like this was the best option -Ankle fusion- 3 months of rehab and close monitoring- $7500-$9000 -Amputation- two weeks recovery- $3500-$5000 -Immobilization for a number of months and close monitoring +weekly bandaging (I assume this has to be done at the vet??) -Euthanasia
I am really struggling with what to do. I of course want the most for our cat, but she is an old lady and unfortunately cost is a factor (single income, new baby, recently finished grad school, we have already spent over $3000 this year for vet visits/meds/workup related to her other health issues this).
The options that require close monitoring are hard because I work about 50-60 hrs a week and my husband is busy with the baby. I also am wondering if it would be selfish to subject an aging cat to that much surgery and recovery. What would her quality of life be like? What would you recommend in terms of a balance of good outcomes and cost? Is amputation or immobilization even a good option for an old arthritic cat? We also thought about euthanasia due to quality of life concerns; although, this would be heart breaking. Any input would be appreciated. I want to help her, but also be realistic.
Located in the northwest corner of Washington state
2024.05.17 09:02 0vdj0 Should I pay more than double my removals quote?
I was quoted £500 by a removals firm to move all my possessions and furniture from one house to another.
The quote was made over Facebook Messenger but they sent a guy out a few weeks before to have a look at the size of the job. The only complication was a large assembled child's bunkbed/desk/wardrobe unit. I knew it would be complicated but they said they do that sort of thing every day. The quote was to include disassembly and reassembly of this item. Everything else was straight forward (I don't have a lot of stuff, no wardrobes or anything - just several boxes, couple of white goods, sofas etc.
Inevitably the bunk bed thing took them hours to reassemble. The gaffer pulled me to one side and said it would now be £1050 due to the time taken.
I might understand this if they'd done the job blind but as I mentioned - they sent someone to look at it first.
Not only that but they dropped my fridge freezer and made several scrapes and dents in it. I would have overlooked this because I felt sorry for the lad who dropped it. But now I'm not sure. I also helped them move a lot of stuff off the wagon as I was trying to help them complete the job quicker!
I've not yet paid what he claims I owe him- is this normal business practice?
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The quote was made over Facebook Messenger but they sent a guy out a few weeks before to have a look at the size of the job. The only complication was a large assembled child's bunkbed/desk/wardrobe unit. I knew it would be complicated but they said they do that sort of thing every day. The quote was to include disassembly and reassembly of this item. Everything else was straight forward (I don't have a lot of stuff, no wardrobes or anything - just several boxes, couple of white goods, sofas etc.
Inevitably the bunk bed thing took them hours to reassemble. The gaffer pulled me to one side and said it would now be £1050 due to the time taken.
I might understand this if they'd done the job blind but as I mentioned - they sent someone to look at it first.
Not only that but they dropped my fridge freezer and made several scrapes and dents in it. I would have overlooked this because I felt sorry for the lad who dropped it. But now I'm not sure. I also helped them move a lot of stuff off the wagon as I was trying to help them complete the job quicker!
I've not yet paid what he claims I owe him- is this normal business practice?
2024.05.17 08:39 HauntingPralined AITAH for not celebrating my wife’s birthday with her last week because she forgot my birthday a couple of months ago?
My wife (30F) and I (30M) both have a busy work life schedule, but we always try and make time to celebrate big occasions, like birthdays and wedding anniversaries. We plan our wedding anniversaries together, but on birthdays, we like to surprise each other, and we’ve been doing it for years.
My birthday was a couple of months ago, and my wife completely forgot about it. When she didn’t wish me that morning, I thought it was a joke she was playing, but I realized shortly after that she had genuinely forgotten it was my birthday. Work was getting really busy for her, so I understood that her mind was preoccupied, but to just forget my birthday entirely? I really felt horrible that day. A few days later, my wife realized she had missed my birthday and she genuinely apologized and she took me out to my favorite restaurant and we had a great time, and she gave me a really nice gift.
My wife’s birthday was a couple of weeks ago, and while I knew it was her birthday, I did not want to celebrate it with her on that day, and acted as if I didn't know it was her birthday. I still felt slight hurt from my wife forgetting my birthday. That evening, I told my wife I was going out with my sister to a game, and that I would come home either late night or probably the next day. I came home the next day. A few days later, I too apologized to my wife for forgetting her birthday. I then took her to her favorite restaurant, and gave her a gift which she really loved. We had a great time.
However, last night, my wife and I were talking, and she asked if I had done that on purpose and if I had really forgotten her birthday. She said it really hurt her that day that instead of celebrating with her, I had gone out with my sister. I then confessed that I hadn’t forgotten about her birthday, and I had done it on purpose because I was still feeling really hurt from her forgetting my birthday and that celebrating her birthday that day would just reignite those hurt feelings. I told her that I needed some space from her that day, and that I had a great time with my sister. My wife and I talked some more, and I think we are back to normal now.
Was I the AH?
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My birthday was a couple of months ago, and my wife completely forgot about it. When she didn’t wish me that morning, I thought it was a joke she was playing, but I realized shortly after that she had genuinely forgotten it was my birthday. Work was getting really busy for her, so I understood that her mind was preoccupied, but to just forget my birthday entirely? I really felt horrible that day. A few days later, my wife realized she had missed my birthday and she genuinely apologized and she took me out to my favorite restaurant and we had a great time, and she gave me a really nice gift.
My wife’s birthday was a couple of weeks ago, and while I knew it was her birthday, I did not want to celebrate it with her on that day, and acted as if I didn't know it was her birthday. I still felt slight hurt from my wife forgetting my birthday. That evening, I told my wife I was going out with my sister to a game, and that I would come home either late night or probably the next day. I came home the next day. A few days later, I too apologized to my wife for forgetting her birthday. I then took her to her favorite restaurant, and gave her a gift which she really loved. We had a great time.
However, last night, my wife and I were talking, and she asked if I had done that on purpose and if I had really forgotten her birthday. She said it really hurt her that day that instead of celebrating with her, I had gone out with my sister. I then confessed that I hadn’t forgotten about her birthday, and I had done it on purpose because I was still feeling really hurt from her forgetting my birthday and that celebrating her birthday that day would just reignite those hurt feelings. I told her that I needed some space from her that day, and that I had a great time with my sister. My wife and I talked some more, and I think we are back to normal now.
Was I the AH?
2024.05.17 07:58 Birdside Feeling very taken advantage of.
 | Hey community, hate to bother anyone with this boring issue but I can’t find anything on google or Reddit after some digging and I’m feeling pretty badly about this. submitted by Birdside to AppleWatch [link] [comments] So I bought my Series 9 in October along with AppleCare. Fast forward to a few days ago, and the battery is only lasting 5 hours under light usage (mainly just notifications.) I brought it to the Apple Store where they recommended I send it off for a software reflash. 100% covered. Ok sounds great. A few days go by and I get the above update. They are refusing to stand by their manufacturer warranty AND the AppleCare that I pay for because of an unrelated issue. They won’t touch the software unless I pay to have the speaker replaced. I had no idea this was a thing. Imagine taking your car to the dealership under warranty and they won’t service your failing transmission unless you buy tires from them. How is this ok? I’m honestly feeling extorted. Thank you so much in advance for any thoughts or inputs if you are inclined to do so! |
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2024.05.17 06:25 HandcraftInc Custom Kitchen Cabinets Guide
 | Custom Kitchen Cabinets Guide submitted by HandcraftInc to u/HandcraftInc [link] [comments] The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, where meals are prepared, conversations flow, and memories are made. When it comes to designing this vital space, custom kitchen cabinets can elevate both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your kitchen. Whether you're renovating an existing kitchen or building a new one from scratch, designing custom cabinets allows you to tailor every aspect to your needs and preferences. Here's a comprehensive guide to help residential owners navigate the exciting journey of designing custom kitchen cabinets. Understanding the Benefits Before diving into the design process, it's crucial to understand the benefits of opting for custom kitchen cabinets over pre-made ones: Personalization: Custom cabinets are built to your exact specifications, ensuring they fit your kitchen's unique layout and your specific storage needs. Quality Craftsmanship: Custom cabinets are typically of higher quality than mass-produced options, as they are crafted with precision and attention to detail. Optimized Storage: You can maximize storage space by designing cabinets that make the most of every nook and cranny, including corner cabinets, pull-out shelves, and vertical dividers. Enhanced Style: From materials to finishes, custom cabinets offer endless style possibilities. You can choose the perfect combination to complement your kitchen's design theme. Steps to Designing Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Wood: Classic and timeless, wood offers warmth and beauty. Common choices include oak, maple, cherry, and walnut. Laminate:Affordable and available in a wide range of colors and patterns, laminate is durable and easy to clean. Metal: For a modern and industrial look, consider stainless steel or aluminum cabinets. Painted: You can opt for painted cabinets in any color to match your kitchen's color scheme. Glass: Glass cabinet doors can add elegance and allow you to showcase decorative items or glassware.
Drawers vs. Doors: Consider the ratio of drawers to doors based on what you need to store. Drawers are great for easy access to pots, pans, and utensils. Pull-Out Shelves: These shelves make it easy to access items stored at the back of the cabinet. Lazy Susans: Ideal for corner cabinets, lazy Susans allow you to maximize storage and access. Vertical Dividers: Perfect for storing baking sheets, cutting boards, and trays. Custom Inserts: Tailor your cabinets with custom inserts for spices, knives, and utensils. Working with Custom Carpentry Contractors and Installers When it comes to bringing your custom cabinet design to life, working with skilled carpentry contractors and installers is key. Here's how to ensure a smooth collaboration: Research and Get Quotes: Start by researching local carpentry contractors with experience in custom cabinetry. Ask for recommendations from friends, family, or check online reviews. Obtain quotes from several contractors to compare prices and services. Review Portfolios: Ask to see portfolios of previous work to get a sense of the contractor's style and quality of craftsmanship. This will also help you gather ideas and inspiration for your own project. Communicate Your Vision: Clearly communicate your design ideas, preferences, and functional needs to the contractor. Provide them with detailed drawings or plans if you have them. Be open to their suggestions and expertise, as they may offer valuable insights based on their experience. Timeline and Budget: Discuss your project timeline and budget with the contractor upfront. Make sure they can accommodate your timeline and provide a detailed breakdown of costs. Be prepared for potential additional costs if there are changes or unforeseen circumstances during the project. Regular Updates: Throughout the project, maintain open communication with the contractor. Regular updates on the progress and any issues that arise will help ensure everything stays on track. Quality Checks: Before installation, inspect the custom cabinets to ensure they meet your expectations in terms of quality, finish, and functionality. Address any concerns with the contractor promptly. Enjoying Your Custom Cabinets Once your custom cabinets are installed, take the time to organize your kitchen items thoughtfully. Enjoy the functionality and beauty of your custom cabinets, knowing they were designed to meet your exact needs and style preferences. Custom cabinets not only enhance the value of your home but also make cooking and entertaining a joyous experience. Designing custom kitchen cabinets is an exciting endeavor that allows you to create a space that is both functional and beautiful. By working with skilled carpentry contractors and installers, you can bring your vision to life with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Custom cabinets offer endless possibilities for personalization, storage optimization, and style. So, embark on the journey of crafting your dream kitchen with custom cabinets, and enjoy the heart of your home for years to come. Planning and designing your next kitchen cabinet project can indeed be an involved and detail-oriented endeavor. Yet, with Handcraft Inc., you're in the hands of experts who have honed their craft for over 30 years. As a local, family-owned business, Handcraft, Inc. takes pride in bringing your dream kitchen to life with unparalleled attention to detail and top-notch craftsmanship. With over three decades of experience, our team of skilled craftsmen brings a wealth of knowledge to every project. Whether you're aiming for a traditional, modern, or transitional design, we have the expertise to execute it flawlessly. From intricate details to seamless finishes, we pride ourselves on our ability to transform your ideas into stunning, functional reality. When you choose Handcraft Inc. for your kitchen cabinet project, you're not just a client; you're a valued partner in the creative process. We take the time to listen to your ideas, understand your needs, and collaborate closely with you at every stage. Whether you have specific design elements in mind or need guidance, our team is here to turn your vision into reality. Contact Handcraft Inc. today to schedule a consultation and let us bring our decades of experience, passion for craftsmanship, and dedication to personalized service to your next kitchen cabinet project. With Handcraft Inc., your dream kitchen is within reach. |
2024.05.17 06:19 Sun_Shine_Buds I'm baaaackkk!!! Update....
Happy Post Mother's Day Aussie Mums! and to anyone else who celebrates Mother's Day on Sunday the 11th of May. My apologies, I am ignorant to this holiday outside of thunder from down under.
My MIL was blinded by the light as I set my shiny spine to Diamond BLAST mode. She retreated back down her mole hole and out of sight until hubby returned from his overseas trip. Upon return hubby let his mother know he was safely back in the country, just a courtesy, and then we had a lot of catching up to do *wink wink*.
For those of you who asked, hubby had bought me some waterproof boots for winter for mother's day as our kid has recently started a winter sport and it gets f*cking cold. Wet socks and shoes is no joke so he remedied that situation for me in the form of some nice new boots! I will be the hottest Mum at the sporting fields!
Also, for those who read my post history and asked, I didn't unblock my MIL's number. She ambushed me from a new number. Don't panic! It's all good! I have remedied that situation, her old number and the new number are all successfully blocked so she can't play ping pong with me. Next time (as we all know there will always be a next time) if it looks and sounds like MIL, it will be a MIL and I will not respond at all. I will be blocking any MIL sounding number texts from the get go from now on with a rinse and repeat! Another lesson learned!
After hubby settled in at home, I fed and watered him and then made him go and have a sleep. Whilst he was snoozing, I got his bags unpacked, washing sorted and anything not worn put away. The devil herself decided to ring non-stop for 3 hours trying to get her beloved son on the phone. I ended up turning his phone off to end the incessant ringing after the 10th attempt and we didn't think of it again until the next day.
When hubby turned his phone on before leaving for work the following day, he had a whopping 106 missed calls, 13 voicemails and 15 text messages from MIL. He deleted all the voicemail messages without listening to them and cleared the phones call log history so the 106 missed calls disappeared. He also deleted all the texts, because f*ck reading those..... (he literally said that LMAO).
He went off to work and then on the way home he decided to give her a call. Phone convo went like this:
MIL: OH! My dear boy! I was so worried, why didn't you answer my calls?!!!
Hubby: OP got me home, fed me up, I turned my phone off and then I crawled into bed to sleep. Man she's so awesome! She unpacked all my stuff, put if away and got all my washing sorted for me. Man she's the best! I missed her and son so bloody much. It's great to be home.
By this point in time I imagined gigantic pikachu face. Hubby said he meant every word but knew that would stir her up.
MIL: Oh never mind her! You missed my Mother's Day! All your siblings came over and we had a wonderful lunch, OP did not come of course. I extended a lovely invitation but she declined, claimed she was celebrating with her own mother or something like that.
Hubby: Oh yes! I saw the messages you sent her from your NEW number. How nice of you not to let her know off the bat it was you. I also saw she replied to you in kind.
MIL: What? You have seen the messages I sent her.
Hubby: Of coarse! She took a screen shot of them on Saturday when you sent them to her and sent them to me so I could see you had contacted her.
By this point in time hubby said MIL was almost hyperventilating on the other end of the phone. Hubby continued,
Hubby: I was especially surprised by the fact you called her an idiot. That wasn't very nice, was it mum?
MIL: *crickets*
Hubby: Not to worry. We are busy next week with sons birthday, then the week after its our wedding anniversary, I know you detest the day, so I won't be asking you to celebrate that one with us The following weekend were away, at this stage Mum I may be able to visit you towards the end of June. Things may change of course but I'll let you know.
MIL: *silent*
Hubby: Mum, are you still there? I can't hear you, well if your still there and your listening, hope you have a great day, I'm home safe, it was nice to hear from you and I'll talk to you again soon to organise to come see you towards the end of June. Cya mum!
*click*
Hubby said it was f*cking hilarious. That was on Wednesday. Haven't heard from her since..... Stick that in your mole hole and smoke it!
Edit: spelling - ma bad
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My MIL was blinded by the light as I set my shiny spine to Diamond BLAST mode. She retreated back down her mole hole and out of sight until hubby returned from his overseas trip. Upon return hubby let his mother know he was safely back in the country, just a courtesy, and then we had a lot of catching up to do *wink wink*.
For those of you who asked, hubby had bought me some waterproof boots for winter for mother's day as our kid has recently started a winter sport and it gets f*cking cold. Wet socks and shoes is no joke so he remedied that situation for me in the form of some nice new boots! I will be the hottest Mum at the sporting fields!
Also, for those who read my post history and asked, I didn't unblock my MIL's number. She ambushed me from a new number. Don't panic! It's all good! I have remedied that situation, her old number and the new number are all successfully blocked so she can't play ping pong with me. Next time (as we all know there will always be a next time) if it looks and sounds like MIL, it will be a MIL and I will not respond at all. I will be blocking any MIL sounding number texts from the get go from now on with a rinse and repeat! Another lesson learned!
After hubby settled in at home, I fed and watered him and then made him go and have a sleep. Whilst he was snoozing, I got his bags unpacked, washing sorted and anything not worn put away. The devil herself decided to ring non-stop for 3 hours trying to get her beloved son on the phone. I ended up turning his phone off to end the incessant ringing after the 10th attempt and we didn't think of it again until the next day.
When hubby turned his phone on before leaving for work the following day, he had a whopping 106 missed calls, 13 voicemails and 15 text messages from MIL. He deleted all the voicemail messages without listening to them and cleared the phones call log history so the 106 missed calls disappeared. He also deleted all the texts, because f*ck reading those..... (he literally said that LMAO).
He went off to work and then on the way home he decided to give her a call. Phone convo went like this:
MIL: OH! My dear boy! I was so worried, why didn't you answer my calls?!!!
Hubby: OP got me home, fed me up, I turned my phone off and then I crawled into bed to sleep. Man she's so awesome! She unpacked all my stuff, put if away and got all my washing sorted for me. Man she's the best! I missed her and son so bloody much. It's great to be home.
By this point in time I imagined gigantic pikachu face. Hubby said he meant every word but knew that would stir her up.
MIL: Oh never mind her! You missed my Mother's Day! All your siblings came over and we had a wonderful lunch, OP did not come of course. I extended a lovely invitation but she declined, claimed she was celebrating with her own mother or something like that.
Hubby: Oh yes! I saw the messages you sent her from your NEW number. How nice of you not to let her know off the bat it was you. I also saw she replied to you in kind.
MIL: What? You have seen the messages I sent her.
Hubby: Of coarse! She took a screen shot of them on Saturday when you sent them to her and sent them to me so I could see you had contacted her.
By this point in time hubby said MIL was almost hyperventilating on the other end of the phone. Hubby continued,
Hubby: I was especially surprised by the fact you called her an idiot. That wasn't very nice, was it mum?
MIL: *crickets*
Hubby: Not to worry. We are busy next week with sons birthday, then the week after its our wedding anniversary, I know you detest the day, so I won't be asking you to celebrate that one with us The following weekend were away, at this stage Mum I may be able to visit you towards the end of June. Things may change of course but I'll let you know.
MIL: *silent*
Hubby: Mum, are you still there? I can't hear you, well if your still there and your listening, hope you have a great day, I'm home safe, it was nice to hear from you and I'll talk to you again soon to organise to come see you towards the end of June. Cya mum!
*click*
Hubby said it was f*cking hilarious. That was on Wednesday. Haven't heard from her since..... Stick that in your mole hole and smoke it!
Edit: spelling - ma bad
2024.05.17 05:20 AliceStanleyJr "I Hate My Reflection for Years and Years": TTPD & Sylvia Plath’s “The Magic Mirror"
Introduction: The Mysterious Double Album
I’ll always remember 2 AM on April 19th 2024. I was in my pjs, alone, on my balcony, fresh off my first listen to Taylor Swift’s album The Tortured Poet’s Department. After sufficiently enjoying my solitary experience, I took to the internet to see what the masses were saying…when Swift dropped a whole second album: The Tortured Poets Department Anthology. Swift, a master of both Easter egging surprises for her fandom and practicing the number one rule of business (give the people what they want!), had been hinting at something “double” for months. Most significantly, while accepting her Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album, she flashed a “peace sign.” That damn peace sign haunted the fandom for months. Swift’s corporate social media account, u/TaylorNation, used peace sign emojis and called attention to the number two whenever possible (ie teasing the album 22 days out etc.). There were also many “2”s present in in the promotional “experiences” leading up to the album release date—including statues of peace signs at the TTPD interactive experience at The Grove in LA. As usual, some Swifties went bonkers with their theories (or “clowning” as outlandish theorizing is referred to in the community). I myself couldn’t help but believe some concept of doubling would be significant in TTPD, but I couldn’t have guessed a full DOUBLE album (Swift’s capitalization). What an absolute treat. Mother was, as they say, mothering.
…Only the two mania didn’t seem to end post-drop. If anything, the two mania heightened. The albums were not just surprises in themselves, they were full of mystery. They seemed to reference multiple relationships, cryptic narratives, allusions to Swift’s previous songs, allusions to iconic poets, and very often, twins. The sleuthing type of Swiftie (full disclosure, moi) dove in deep. We gathered where we do—on Twitter, on TikTok, on Reddit (my preferred sandlot). And as we obsessed over every lyric, literary allusion, and video clip, Swift, our self-appointed “chairman” seemed to encourage us. Swift added a TTPD set to her Eras tour in Paris. Afterward, she posted a collection of photos to Instagram. The second photo of the post is Swift onstage, in a sparkling showman’s outfit, flashing two fingers.
Initial Tortured Poets and Sylvia Plath Connections
Swift has always been an incredible poet, but that’s not necessarily how the world saw hesees her. Swift is a pop star, specifically, Swift was a young girly pop star, most known for her tabloid romances and dramas, which she would (allegedly) write about in her music. Swift’s work has been labeled as “confessional” since her first album, which included songs she openly said were about boys at her high school. I offer this context (or, lore) to explain why I began seeing connections to TTPD in Sylvia Plath’s “confessional” work.
Of course, the theme of TTPD is tortured poets, so many avid literary Swifties have enjoyed seeking connections between Swift’s new songs and iconic poetry. No connections are overt, but some seem to be more likely than others. Namely, there’s been much discussion of Virginia Woolf thanks to the song “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?”(perhaps a riff on the Edward Albee play title). Other Swifties have found possible lyrical links to Mary Shelley and Charlotte Bronte. Swift herself references Patti Smith and Dylan Thomas in the album’s title track.
I remembered a third poet in relation to Smith and Thomas: Sylvia Plath, obviously an all timer of a tortured poet. I remember hearing an anecdote that she had been obsessed with Thomas and stalked him outside the Chelsea Hotel (also named in the TTPD title track). I did a quick skim of Plath’s Wikipedia to confirm and then started noticing many possible connections to TTPD and Plath’s life.
In the “Fortnight” music video, Swift acts out being institutionalized for insanity and getting electric shock treatment—two significant experiences in Plath’s life. Plath was also coupled with a deeply problematic man, Ted Hughes. Plath fell in love with Hughes for his artistic talent before he revealed himself to be an unsupportive parter, ultimately cheating on Plath with a younger woman. The narrative is not too dissimilar to the narrative about Swift’s alleged ex Matty Healy, as seemingly told in TTPD. (Of course, we don’t know the true subjects of Swift’s songs—if they’re even actually confessional—but some key hints point to Healy. Whether those hints provide actual context to Swift’s life or to the story Swift is telling of her life, one cannot know.) Finally, several of TTPD songs reference a latent desire for suicide (“I might as well die / it would make no difference” etc.). Okay, post-“finally,” these are stretches, but, I’ll note anyway: one of Plath’s most famous collections of poems is titled Ariel, but an alternate title was Daddy. There are connections to both words in TTPD via the song “But Daddy I Love Him.” The title is a line from the Disney movie The Little Mermaid (which features the main character Ariel, a mermaid, caught between two worlds). Extra clowning: some people (hi, I'm people) believe Swift’s 1989 costume for her first Paris concert was an allusion to Ariel: a pink crop top and a seafoam skirt.
As I dug into Plath's life, I couldn’t help but also see similarities to Swift's life. Both women were prolific writers from a very young age. Also, although possibly obscured through artistic license, both women were/are known to write about their own lives. (Plath was apparently encouraged by her professors Robert Lowell and Anne Sexton to write from her experience. I cannot help but tie in Swift’s “The Manuscript” lyric “the Professor said to write what you know.”) Both Plath and Swift expressed/express their depression via their writing, but if you only knew them from their public personas, you’d never guess the depths of their struggles. It seems both Plath and Swift lived/live double lives. Plath was actually fascinated by the concept of doubles. In fact, the concept of doubling was the topic of Plath’s college thesis paper “The Magic Mirror.”
The Magic Mirror and TTPD
Plath’s college paper is sadly not available to the general public. (It had a limited print run in, you guessed it, 1989.) But! I was able to read a few texts about the thesis, and the amount of possible TTPD references is astounding.
Since we can’t directly analyze Swift’s work via Plath’s directly, I’d like to share several key quotes from the most telling article I could find about the “The Magic Mirror”: “Sylvia Plath’s Magic Mirror” by Kelly Coyne (May 2018, The Los Angeles Review of Books). (To be noted, Coyne has also written about Swift, in her article “Growing Up In Taylor Swift’s America” in December 2023 on Literary Hub—a fabulous read!)
Early in her article, Coyne sets the scene for Plath's thesis:
“Her undergraduate thesis, which she wrote as a senior at Smith College...is titled “The Magic Mirror: A Study of the Double in Two of Dostoevsky’s Novels.” “The Magic Mirror” explores literary doubles made up of a character’s repressed traits, and, as the double grows in power, it heralds the protagonist’s death. Citing Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as well as Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, Plath argued that the choice to create a double works to “reveal hitherto concealed character traits in a radical manner” and simultaneously exposes the driving conflicts of the novel housing that character. Her thesis claims that both Ivan, of The Brothers Karamazov, and Golyadkin, of The Double, have attempted to repress troubling aspects of their personalities, resulting in the double.”
Immediately, I imagine the two versions of Swift from the “Anti-Hero” music video. One Swift is real, true, sensible. The other is a pot-stirring, self-esteem destroying, alcoholic. During Eras, the huge Swift (monster on a hill) screams and stomps around in the background while the real, true Swift smiles and dances in a sparkle dress onstage. The fandom seems to be referring to these two Swifts as Taylor Swift and TAYLOR SWIFT (TM). Folks have theorized Post-Malone in the Fortnight music video is not necessarily a lover, but a twin, or double, of Swift. This theory is enhances by the Eras visuals during that song, specifically two dancers walking away to the back of the stage, but then becoming one.
More Coyne: “Plath, quoting Dostoyevsky in her thesis, noted that Ivan’s double, Smerdyakov, is “wrinkled” and “yellow.” The distinct differences in appearance between originator and double, she continued, are meant to reflect the protagonist’s mental state and cultural status.”
First of all, yellow. In the Gaylor community, folks have often theorized yellow symbolizes being closeted—a reading based on the symbolic coloring in the 1999 film …But I’m a Cheerleader. However, one need not be a Gaylor to consider the importance of yellow to Swift’s storytelling. Most recently, Swift performed “my tears ricochet” at Eras in a bright yellow dress, as her dancers were dressed for a funeral. Following Coyne’s analysis of Plath's analysis of Dostoyevsky, one could guess Swift is teasing a death of some version of herself.
Coyne discusses how Plath clearly used a “double” of herself to write The Bell Jar. Plath herself spent a summer in New York interning for Mademoiselle. The protagonist in TBJ, Esther, spends a summer in New York interning at a magazine too. To go even further down the rabbit hole, Esther also doubles herself, frequently expressing normalcy on the outside and despair on the inside. On the book's first page, Esther tells her audience, “I was supposed to be having the time of my life.” (Again, I cannot help but hear a Swift echo of, “I can read your mind / she’s having the time of her life” from “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” about smiling through her depression.) Coyne makes many more references to mirrors and concealing in The Bell Jar, Ether’s split (and sadness) gets worse and worse the more she hides who she is from others. Notably, at a low point, Esther hides under her mother’s bed. (And Swift sings of a post-heartbreak depression, “Afterwards she only ate kids' cereal / And couldn't sleep unless it was in her mother's bed.”)
Coyne writes about the “imprisoned” aspect of doubles: “The wound from which Esther tries, and fails, to hide chimes with the inescapable, colonizing double, and Plath’s language again illustrates its penal nature: it is inside Esther, but it traps her like a jail cell.” (Again, I cannot help but see references to “Fresh Out the Slammer”, “The Smaller Man Who Ever Lived,” and the TTPD Eras visuals of cages and cell lighting.)
Coyne, on Plath’s doubles’ names, something Swift has not ever used (or so we think): “From her conception of The Bell Jar all the way to its final revisions, Plath suffered an exhausting amount of anxiety over its heroine’s name.” Plath wrote to a friend, “‘I’ll have to publish it under a pseudonym, if I ever get it accepted, because it’s so chock full of real people I’d be sued to death’...Indeed, this wasn’t mere paranoia; she did have to change her protagonist’s name at the instruction of her editor for legal reasons.”
Coyne continues, “Most novelists likely have concerns about being associated with the characters to whom they give life, especially the ugly ones, and especially when the character resembles its author. Yet what is unique about Plath’s case is her knowledge of the theoretical underpinnings and implications of her choice to push Esther away, and the hold this knowledge assumed on Plath’s work and life. Another look at The Bell Jar with a consideration of Esther as Plath’s double tangles the issue even further, and Plath drops clues for this kind of reading throughout the novel. Esther, for example, sits down to write her own novel and recounts, “My heroine would be myself, only in disguise. She would be called Elaine. Elaine. I counted the letters on my fingers. There were six letters in Esther, too. It seemed a lucky thing.” Not coincidentally, Plath’s first name has six letters as well.” Again, Plath was in a bizarre double infinity loop (like the loop on the Eras stage in “Down Bad”?). Plath was concealing her double, the protagonist in her novel, who was concealing her double, the protagonist in her novel.
Coyne wraps up her findings: “In her thesis, written nearly a decade earlier, as she turned 22 — the year after her first documented suicide attempt — Plath claimed, quoting Otto Rank:
In such situations, where the Double symbolizes the evil or repressed elements in man’s nature, the apparition of the Double “becomes a persecution by it, the repressed material returns in the form of that which represses.” Man’s instinct to avoid or ignore the unpleasant aspects of his character turns into an active terror when he is faced by his Double, which resurrects those very parts of his personality which he sought to escape. The confrontation of the Double in these instances usually results in a duel which ends in insanity or death for the original hero.”
Coyne seems to argue Plath believed an artist's double has the power to become bigger than the artist herself, ultimately killing her. Is TTPD Swift's predetermination of, hopefully, her her double's death instead of her own?
In Conclusion: Plath to her Mentor, Dessner on Swift
Who knows what TTPD is really truly about, and who knows if we ever will.
The biggest Easter egg, hiding in plain sight, is that the album is titled THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. There’s no apostrophe after “poet.” Nor is there an apostrophe after the “s” in “poets.” The department does not belong to a poet or to a collection of poets. It is a department OF tortured poets, perhaps two, to be exact. …or perhaps the album indicates the departure of the tortured poet...and her double.
I’ll sign off with two final quotes from my research:
According to Coyne, three months before Plath died by suicide, she had written a mentor about her second (obviously unfinished) book. Plath wrote, “It is to be called “Doubletake”, meaning that the second look you take at something reveals a deeper, double meaning […] it is semi-autobiographical about a wife whose husband turns out to be a deserter and philanderer although she had thought he was wonderful & perfect.”
According to Aaron Dessner’s TTPD release Instagram post: ”Keep searching and you'll find some new detail, layer or sliver of meaning with each listen.”
SUBREDDIT PS! Shout out to Expensive_Succotash5 for noting the TTPD intro poem's reference to being out of the oven, could be an allusion to Plath's death. Also shout-out to Good-Amphibian-7993 for this connection to a photo of Plath with a rose, not unlike Swift's album rose art.
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I’ll always remember 2 AM on April 19th 2024. I was in my pjs, alone, on my balcony, fresh off my first listen to Taylor Swift’s album The Tortured Poet’s Department. After sufficiently enjoying my solitary experience, I took to the internet to see what the masses were saying…when Swift dropped a whole second album: The Tortured Poets Department Anthology. Swift, a master of both Easter egging surprises for her fandom and practicing the number one rule of business (give the people what they want!), had been hinting at something “double” for months. Most significantly, while accepting her Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album, she flashed a “peace sign.” That damn peace sign haunted the fandom for months. Swift’s corporate social media account, u/TaylorNation, used peace sign emojis and called attention to the number two whenever possible (ie teasing the album 22 days out etc.). There were also many “2”s present in in the promotional “experiences” leading up to the album release date—including statues of peace signs at the TTPD interactive experience at The Grove in LA. As usual, some Swifties went bonkers with their theories (or “clowning” as outlandish theorizing is referred to in the community). I myself couldn’t help but believe some concept of doubling would be significant in TTPD, but I couldn’t have guessed a full DOUBLE album (Swift’s capitalization). What an absolute treat. Mother was, as they say, mothering.
…Only the two mania didn’t seem to end post-drop. If anything, the two mania heightened. The albums were not just surprises in themselves, they were full of mystery. They seemed to reference multiple relationships, cryptic narratives, allusions to Swift’s previous songs, allusions to iconic poets, and very often, twins. The sleuthing type of Swiftie (full disclosure, moi) dove in deep. We gathered where we do—on Twitter, on TikTok, on Reddit (my preferred sandlot). And as we obsessed over every lyric, literary allusion, and video clip, Swift, our self-appointed “chairman” seemed to encourage us. Swift added a TTPD set to her Eras tour in Paris. Afterward, she posted a collection of photos to Instagram. The second photo of the post is Swift onstage, in a sparkling showman’s outfit, flashing two fingers.
Initial Tortured Poets and Sylvia Plath Connections
Swift has always been an incredible poet, but that’s not necessarily how the world saw hesees her. Swift is a pop star, specifically, Swift was a young girly pop star, most known for her tabloid romances and dramas, which she would (allegedly) write about in her music. Swift’s work has been labeled as “confessional” since her first album, which included songs she openly said were about boys at her high school. I offer this context (or, lore) to explain why I began seeing connections to TTPD in Sylvia Plath’s “confessional” work.
Of course, the theme of TTPD is tortured poets, so many avid literary Swifties have enjoyed seeking connections between Swift’s new songs and iconic poetry. No connections are overt, but some seem to be more likely than others. Namely, there’s been much discussion of Virginia Woolf thanks to the song “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?”(perhaps a riff on the Edward Albee play title). Other Swifties have found possible lyrical links to Mary Shelley and Charlotte Bronte. Swift herself references Patti Smith and Dylan Thomas in the album’s title track.
I remembered a third poet in relation to Smith and Thomas: Sylvia Plath, obviously an all timer of a tortured poet. I remember hearing an anecdote that she had been obsessed with Thomas and stalked him outside the Chelsea Hotel (also named in the TTPD title track). I did a quick skim of Plath’s Wikipedia to confirm and then started noticing many possible connections to TTPD and Plath’s life.
In the “Fortnight” music video, Swift acts out being institutionalized for insanity and getting electric shock treatment—two significant experiences in Plath’s life. Plath was also coupled with a deeply problematic man, Ted Hughes. Plath fell in love with Hughes for his artistic talent before he revealed himself to be an unsupportive parter, ultimately cheating on Plath with a younger woman. The narrative is not too dissimilar to the narrative about Swift’s alleged ex Matty Healy, as seemingly told in TTPD. (Of course, we don’t know the true subjects of Swift’s songs—if they’re even actually confessional—but some key hints point to Healy. Whether those hints provide actual context to Swift’s life or to the story Swift is telling of her life, one cannot know.) Finally, several of TTPD songs reference a latent desire for suicide (“I might as well die / it would make no difference” etc.). Okay, post-“finally,” these are stretches, but, I’ll note anyway: one of Plath’s most famous collections of poems is titled Ariel, but an alternate title was Daddy. There are connections to both words in TTPD via the song “But Daddy I Love Him.” The title is a line from the Disney movie The Little Mermaid (which features the main character Ariel, a mermaid, caught between two worlds). Extra clowning: some people (hi, I'm people) believe Swift’s 1989 costume for her first Paris concert was an allusion to Ariel: a pink crop top and a seafoam skirt.
As I dug into Plath's life, I couldn’t help but also see similarities to Swift's life. Both women were prolific writers from a very young age. Also, although possibly obscured through artistic license, both women were/are known to write about their own lives. (Plath was apparently encouraged by her professors Robert Lowell and Anne Sexton to write from her experience. I cannot help but tie in Swift’s “The Manuscript” lyric “the Professor said to write what you know.”) Both Plath and Swift expressed/express their depression via their writing, but if you only knew them from their public personas, you’d never guess the depths of their struggles. It seems both Plath and Swift lived/live double lives. Plath was actually fascinated by the concept of doubles. In fact, the concept of doubling was the topic of Plath’s college thesis paper “The Magic Mirror.”
The Magic Mirror and TTPD
Plath’s college paper is sadly not available to the general public. (It had a limited print run in, you guessed it, 1989.) But! I was able to read a few texts about the thesis, and the amount of possible TTPD references is astounding.
Since we can’t directly analyze Swift’s work via Plath’s directly, I’d like to share several key quotes from the most telling article I could find about the “The Magic Mirror”: “Sylvia Plath’s Magic Mirror” by Kelly Coyne (May 2018, The Los Angeles Review of Books). (To be noted, Coyne has also written about Swift, in her article “Growing Up In Taylor Swift’s America” in December 2023 on Literary Hub—a fabulous read!)
Early in her article, Coyne sets the scene for Plath's thesis:
“Her undergraduate thesis, which she wrote as a senior at Smith College...is titled “The Magic Mirror: A Study of the Double in Two of Dostoevsky’s Novels.” “The Magic Mirror” explores literary doubles made up of a character’s repressed traits, and, as the double grows in power, it heralds the protagonist’s death. Citing Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as well as Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, Plath argued that the choice to create a double works to “reveal hitherto concealed character traits in a radical manner” and simultaneously exposes the driving conflicts of the novel housing that character. Her thesis claims that both Ivan, of The Brothers Karamazov, and Golyadkin, of The Double, have attempted to repress troubling aspects of their personalities, resulting in the double.”
Immediately, I imagine the two versions of Swift from the “Anti-Hero” music video. One Swift is real, true, sensible. The other is a pot-stirring, self-esteem destroying, alcoholic. During Eras, the huge Swift (monster on a hill) screams and stomps around in the background while the real, true Swift smiles and dances in a sparkle dress onstage. The fandom seems to be referring to these two Swifts as Taylor Swift and TAYLOR SWIFT (TM). Folks have theorized Post-Malone in the Fortnight music video is not necessarily a lover, but a twin, or double, of Swift. This theory is enhances by the Eras visuals during that song, specifically two dancers walking away to the back of the stage, but then becoming one.
More Coyne: “Plath, quoting Dostoyevsky in her thesis, noted that Ivan’s double, Smerdyakov, is “wrinkled” and “yellow.” The distinct differences in appearance between originator and double, she continued, are meant to reflect the protagonist’s mental state and cultural status.”
First of all, yellow. In the Gaylor community, folks have often theorized yellow symbolizes being closeted—a reading based on the symbolic coloring in the 1999 film …But I’m a Cheerleader. However, one need not be a Gaylor to consider the importance of yellow to Swift’s storytelling. Most recently, Swift performed “my tears ricochet” at Eras in a bright yellow dress, as her dancers were dressed for a funeral. Following Coyne’s analysis of Plath's analysis of Dostoyevsky, one could guess Swift is teasing a death of some version of herself.
Coyne discusses how Plath clearly used a “double” of herself to write The Bell Jar. Plath herself spent a summer in New York interning for Mademoiselle. The protagonist in TBJ, Esther, spends a summer in New York interning at a magazine too. To go even further down the rabbit hole, Esther also doubles herself, frequently expressing normalcy on the outside and despair on the inside. On the book's first page, Esther tells her audience, “I was supposed to be having the time of my life.” (Again, I cannot help but hear a Swift echo of, “I can read your mind / she’s having the time of her life” from “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” about smiling through her depression.) Coyne makes many more references to mirrors and concealing in The Bell Jar, Ether’s split (and sadness) gets worse and worse the more she hides who she is from others. Notably, at a low point, Esther hides under her mother’s bed. (And Swift sings of a post-heartbreak depression, “Afterwards she only ate kids' cereal / And couldn't sleep unless it was in her mother's bed.”)
Coyne writes about the “imprisoned” aspect of doubles: “The wound from which Esther tries, and fails, to hide chimes with the inescapable, colonizing double, and Plath’s language again illustrates its penal nature: it is inside Esther, but it traps her like a jail cell.” (Again, I cannot help but see references to “Fresh Out the Slammer”, “The Smaller Man Who Ever Lived,” and the TTPD Eras visuals of cages and cell lighting.)
Coyne, on Plath’s doubles’ names, something Swift has not ever used (or so we think): “From her conception of The Bell Jar all the way to its final revisions, Plath suffered an exhausting amount of anxiety over its heroine’s name.” Plath wrote to a friend, “‘I’ll have to publish it under a pseudonym, if I ever get it accepted, because it’s so chock full of real people I’d be sued to death’...Indeed, this wasn’t mere paranoia; she did have to change her protagonist’s name at the instruction of her editor for legal reasons.”
Coyne continues, “Most novelists likely have concerns about being associated with the characters to whom they give life, especially the ugly ones, and especially when the character resembles its author. Yet what is unique about Plath’s case is her knowledge of the theoretical underpinnings and implications of her choice to push Esther away, and the hold this knowledge assumed on Plath’s work and life. Another look at The Bell Jar with a consideration of Esther as Plath’s double tangles the issue even further, and Plath drops clues for this kind of reading throughout the novel. Esther, for example, sits down to write her own novel and recounts, “My heroine would be myself, only in disguise. She would be called Elaine. Elaine. I counted the letters on my fingers. There were six letters in Esther, too. It seemed a lucky thing.” Not coincidentally, Plath’s first name has six letters as well.” Again, Plath was in a bizarre double infinity loop (like the loop on the Eras stage in “Down Bad”?). Plath was concealing her double, the protagonist in her novel, who was concealing her double, the protagonist in her novel.
Coyne wraps up her findings: “In her thesis, written nearly a decade earlier, as she turned 22 — the year after her first documented suicide attempt — Plath claimed, quoting Otto Rank:
In such situations, where the Double symbolizes the evil or repressed elements in man’s nature, the apparition of the Double “becomes a persecution by it, the repressed material returns in the form of that which represses.” Man’s instinct to avoid or ignore the unpleasant aspects of his character turns into an active terror when he is faced by his Double, which resurrects those very parts of his personality which he sought to escape. The confrontation of the Double in these instances usually results in a duel which ends in insanity or death for the original hero.”
Coyne seems to argue Plath believed an artist's double has the power to become bigger than the artist herself, ultimately killing her. Is TTPD Swift's predetermination of, hopefully, her her double's death instead of her own?
In Conclusion: Plath to her Mentor, Dessner on Swift
Who knows what TTPD is really truly about, and who knows if we ever will.
The biggest Easter egg, hiding in plain sight, is that the album is titled THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. There’s no apostrophe after “poet.” Nor is there an apostrophe after the “s” in “poets.” The department does not belong to a poet or to a collection of poets. It is a department OF tortured poets, perhaps two, to be exact. …or perhaps the album indicates the departure of the tortured poet...and her double.
I’ll sign off with two final quotes from my research:
According to Coyne, three months before Plath died by suicide, she had written a mentor about her second (obviously unfinished) book. Plath wrote, “It is to be called “Doubletake”, meaning that the second look you take at something reveals a deeper, double meaning […] it is semi-autobiographical about a wife whose husband turns out to be a deserter and philanderer although she had thought he was wonderful & perfect.”
According to Aaron Dessner’s TTPD release Instagram post: ”Keep searching and you'll find some new detail, layer or sliver of meaning with each listen.”
SUBREDDIT PS! Shout out to Expensive_Succotash5 for noting the TTPD intro poem's reference to being out of the oven, could be an allusion to Plath's death. Also shout-out to Good-Amphibian-7993 for this connection to a photo of Plath with a rose, not unlike Swift's album rose art.
2024.05.17 05:08 OfSaltandBone Why don’t we talk about the “religious trauma” that atheists inflict on religious people
This isn’t religious specific to blacknpeople, but I’m a black woman and my situationship (because it wasn’t a relationship) was a black man and I don’t know where to go with this.
I put it in quotes because atheism isn’t a religion, but it’s the word I could use.
My abuser was an atheist. That’s important because his atheism was how he tried to abuse me. I’m Christian and he took my family bible and burned it. It had been in my family for decades before I was born. When we got together, he wasn’t an atheist, or that was what he told me. But soon, he was doing things that were not godly.
He would walk in on my praying and tried to interrupt me and when I would complain he would go “what does it matter? God doesn’t exist.” He always referred to my faith as fairytales and he tried to isolate me from my church. When I could go to church, I felt so ashamed because I felt like I should have fought harder to be there. No one knew what I was doing through and when I told my family and pastor they started getting me out the house.
Before that, he deleted my gospel music playlist off my phone when I wasn’t paying attention. I used to play gospel much while cleaning on Sunday afternoons. He would isolate my family from me and my friends.
I would go “praise god” when he would do something amazing and he got mad, so I stopped and did it in reference of me. He would still get mad. He threw away my crosses. He would tried to get me to be busy when I wanted to fellowship with friends and family.
Other things happened, but whenever I talk about this, especially on Reddit, people say that I deserved it for being Christian or that it didn’t happen or that it’s not the same and I shouldn’t care because Christians have done worse.
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I put it in quotes because atheism isn’t a religion, but it’s the word I could use.
My abuser was an atheist. That’s important because his atheism was how he tried to abuse me. I’m Christian and he took my family bible and burned it. It had been in my family for decades before I was born. When we got together, he wasn’t an atheist, or that was what he told me. But soon, he was doing things that were not godly.
He would walk in on my praying and tried to interrupt me and when I would complain he would go “what does it matter? God doesn’t exist.” He always referred to my faith as fairytales and he tried to isolate me from my church. When I could go to church, I felt so ashamed because I felt like I should have fought harder to be there. No one knew what I was doing through and when I told my family and pastor they started getting me out the house.
Before that, he deleted my gospel music playlist off my phone when I wasn’t paying attention. I used to play gospel much while cleaning on Sunday afternoons. He would isolate my family from me and my friends.
I would go “praise god” when he would do something amazing and he got mad, so I stopped and did it in reference of me. He would still get mad. He threw away my crosses. He would tried to get me to be busy when I wanted to fellowship with friends and family.
Other things happened, but whenever I talk about this, especially on Reddit, people say that I deserved it for being Christian or that it didn’t happen or that it’s not the same and I shouldn’t care because Christians have done worse.
2024.05.17 05:01 Fast_Love_596 Bird Brothers --> How to flip the bird to Queen Beatrice. Twice. [Suzerian: Sordland]
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2024.05.17 04:52 OfSaltandBone Why do we talk about “religious abuse” from atheists?
I put it in quotes because atheism isn’t a religion, but it’s the word I could use.
My abuser was an atheist. That’s important because his atheism was how he tried to abuse me. I’m Christian and he took my family bible and burned it. It had been in my family for decades before I was born. When we got together, he wasn’t an atheist, or that was what he told me. But soon, he was doing things that were not godly.
He would walk in on my praying and tried to interrupt me and when I would complain he would go “what does it matter? God doesn’t exist.” He always referred to my faith as fairytales and he tried to isolate me from my church. When I could go to church, I felt so ashamed because I felt like I should have fought harder to be there. No one knew what I was doing through and when I told my family and pastor they started getting me out the house.
Before that, he deleted my gospel music playlist off my phone when I wasn’t paying attention. I used to play gospel much while cleaning on Sunday afternoons. He would isolate my family from me and my friends.
I would go “praise god” when he would do something amazing and he got mad, so I stopped and did it in reference of me. He would still get mad. He threw away my crosses. He would tried to get me to be busy when I wanted to fellowship with friends and family.
Other things happened, but whenever I talk about this, especially on Reddit, people say that I deserved it for being Christian or that it didn’t happen or that it’s not the same and I shouldn’t care because Christians have done worse.
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My abuser was an atheist. That’s important because his atheism was how he tried to abuse me. I’m Christian and he took my family bible and burned it. It had been in my family for decades before I was born. When we got together, he wasn’t an atheist, or that was what he told me. But soon, he was doing things that were not godly.
He would walk in on my praying and tried to interrupt me and when I would complain he would go “what does it matter? God doesn’t exist.” He always referred to my faith as fairytales and he tried to isolate me from my church. When I could go to church, I felt so ashamed because I felt like I should have fought harder to be there. No one knew what I was doing through and when I told my family and pastor they started getting me out the house.
Before that, he deleted my gospel music playlist off my phone when I wasn’t paying attention. I used to play gospel much while cleaning on Sunday afternoons. He would isolate my family from me and my friends.
I would go “praise god” when he would do something amazing and he got mad, so I stopped and did it in reference of me. He would still get mad. He threw away my crosses. He would tried to get me to be busy when I wanted to fellowship with friends and family.
Other things happened, but whenever I talk about this, especially on Reddit, people say that I deserved it for being Christian or that it didn’t happen or that it’s not the same and I shouldn’t care because Christians have done worse.
2024.05.17 04:41 on-site_storage A Guide to Cargo Shipping Containers for Transportation
 | https://preview.redd.it/9gr38x3gfw0d1.jpg?width=512&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ba1d218111cc5df13486f3d35fa4b91bf1a24e8 submitted by on-site_storage to container_homes [link] [comments] When it comes to shipping cargo, it's important to choose the right container that meets your specific transportation needs. In this guide, we'll explore the different types of containers commonly used in the industry. We'll take a closer look at features and functions, from containers for dry storage to those for refrigeration and everything in between. We'll also discuss the shipping process and the supply chain involved in transporting these containers, ensuring a smooth and efficient journey for your goods. Whether you're a business owner or an individual shipping personal items, this guide will provide valuable insights to help you navigate the world of cargo transportation easily. https://preview.redd.it/ciuc7fykfw0d1.png?width=512&format=png&auto=webp&s=92e4f97c003fe71f625e06266145d80b107288c9 The Transformation of Global Shipping: The Impact of Cargo ContainerizationCargo container shipping has completely transformed the way goods are transported around the world. It makes shipping easier, cheaper, and more organized. By using containers of the same size, we can easily move goods between modes of transport like ships, trains, and trucks without needing to pack them again. This smooth transfer ensures that goods can travel from where they start to their final destination, whether it's within a country or across borders.Using cargo containers has made shipping costs cheaper because it simplifies packing and handling. Companies can pack more goods into each container, which saves space and reduces wasted room. This means businesses can ship more products while spending less on transportation. Plus, containerization speeds up global trade. With standardized containers, shipping becomes more efficient, ensuring goods arrive on time. Whether it's domestically or internationally, cargo containers make it easier to move goods across borders, saving time and eliminating the need for extensive repackaging. https://preview.redd.it/1q62oacqfw0d1.png?width=512&format=png&auto=webp&s=896ad373875db687481caeaf62a5b496261b03dc The Advantages of Cargo ContainersCargo containers offer numerous benefits, including improved security, cost savings, and eco-friendliness. Let's explore these advantages in more detail.
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-GME sees extra options, volume, and price volatility.
-Roaring Kitty account reposts a Gamestock Tweet.
-GME does 110% overnight, similar activity in AMC and BB
-SCHL0MS account shows dms of an offer to buy Roaring Kitty account, Polymarket comments to confirm the transaction happened
-Bet of whether he sold the account shows up on Polymarket
-Business Insider claims Polymarket owns the SCHL0MS account as a "social experiment"
-Polymarket account tweets screen cap of business insider confirming that they own SCHL0MS account but neither confirming or denying that they own the Roaring Kitty Account
-Peter Thiel and Vitalik Buterin invest/raise funds for Polymarket in the range of 70 million announced in a press release
-There are direct references to crypto but especially Ethereum. Thors weird electricity edit is blatantly Ethereum symbol.
-Vitalik Buterin is the founder of Ethereum
-"He called it Cohen's Crunch" is a quote from the meme after the Breaking Bad where he says crypto
-Meme claims there is a change over and the audience is none the wiser
-meme claims that there are two of them
-DFV is from WSB, Peter Thiel has been using WSB to push Palatir
-Peter Thiel is the co-founder of Palantir
-memes are clearly done by a team trying to replicate DFV old posting style just more elaborate
-Large boost in Crypto and meme stocks this week
-Both are heavily invested in them
-Polymarket is a platform place to real world bets using crypto and may be facing regulations
-Renaissance Technologies bought 1 million shares in GME shortly before Roaring Kitty account tweeted and is likely connected
Did I miss anything? I'm certain that there's more to it.
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-Roaring Kitty account reposts a Gamestock Tweet.
-GME does 110% overnight, similar activity in AMC and BB
-SCHL0MS account shows dms of an offer to buy Roaring Kitty account, Polymarket comments to confirm the transaction happened
-Bet of whether he sold the account shows up on Polymarket
-Business Insider claims Polymarket owns the SCHL0MS account as a "social experiment"
-Polymarket account tweets screen cap of business insider confirming that they own SCHL0MS account but neither confirming or denying that they own the Roaring Kitty Account
-Peter Thiel and Vitalik Buterin invest/raise funds for Polymarket in the range of 70 million announced in a press release
-There are direct references to crypto but especially Ethereum. Thors weird electricity edit is blatantly Ethereum symbol.
-Vitalik Buterin is the founder of Ethereum
-"He called it Cohen's Crunch" is a quote from the meme after the Breaking Bad where he says crypto
-Meme claims there is a change over and the audience is none the wiser
-meme claims that there are two of them
-DFV is from WSB, Peter Thiel has been using WSB to push Palatir
-Peter Thiel is the co-founder of Palantir
-memes are clearly done by a team trying to replicate DFV old posting style just more elaborate
-Large boost in Crypto and meme stocks this week
-Both are heavily invested in them
-Polymarket is a platform place to real world bets using crypto and may be facing regulations
-Renaissance Technologies bought 1 million shares in GME shortly before Roaring Kitty account tweeted and is likely connected
Did I miss anything? I'm certain that there's more to it.
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