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How enslaved Muslim Africans became the ONLY successful slave rebellion in the history of North America and ruled Haiti afterwards?

2024.05.17 10:12 Round-Produce-7349 How enslaved Muslim Africans became the ONLY successful slave rebellion in the history of North America and ruled Haiti afterwards?

As most people already know, the transatlantic slave trade was one of the gruesome forms of slavery in the history of mankind. Millions of humans were shipped off into cargo size holes inside of ships to unknown areas and they were chained up for months on end. As soon as they got to the new world. They were sold off into slave auctions. They were treated worse than cattle. Fathers were routinely beaten and mothers were routinely raped by slave masters. There were many more gruesome things such as slave breeding farms across America during this time period. It was practically hell on earth for these slaves.
Many slaves ran off the plantations and were chased around by slave patrols at night and if they were caught. They could have their legs chopped off or castrated.
A major trend that many historians and authors have noticed across the history of slavery in the new world
EVERY successful slave rebellion from Haiti to Brazil was conducted by Muslim Africans
The Haitian revolution was the only successful one at such a large scale. They managed to fight off multiple European powers. They damaged the French so much that Napolean was forced to not only retreat from Haiti but also sell Louisiana during the Louisiana purchase.
Many Muslim Africans were forced to convert to Christianity but they still practiced Islam in secret across Haiti
The most ruthless slave rebel to the European masters was a guy by the name of Francois Macandal
He literally ended up killing over 6,000 European plantation owners in Haiti, his nickname was poison by them
The only time where Muslims were no successful in a slave rebellion was when they were intermingling with Christian Africans and pagan voodoo Africans
However the European colonial powers knew that Islam was the most aggressive belief system to cause them harm
European colonial people from Thomas Jefferson all the way to modern day Donald Trump have always seen Islam as a threat to their European Western rule over the world.
Right now, Haitians aren't Muslims by majority anymore. Even the religion of Islam is frowned upon in Haiti. The European colonial agents have successfully corrupted the minds of Haitians so that they could never see another revolution again uprooting their system
Many European westerners say Arab Muslims are just a racist as whites to African people
However people to need realize that Islam does NOT equal Arabs
You can find bad human beings in all religions but the ISLAMIC faith is NOT racist according to the Quran
This why even Arab Muslims had their whole empire destroyed to shreds by Muslim African slaves in the Zanj rebellion
Over 1 million Arabs were killed by African Muslim Zanj rebels and the leader Muhammad Ibn Ali
What I'm trying to say is that Islam always gives the slaves and oppressed to fighting chance to uproot the status quo or masters of the region
Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) uprooted the pagan Quryash and other upper class pagan Arabs
Then he uprooted the Persians who thought they were better
Even in India, the WHOLE 1857 rebellion was carried out by Indian Muslims against the British
Islam is ONLY belief system that guarantees as downtrodden people results and history has proven this
These Haitians do not know that they can easily be enslaved again because Africans without Allah(SWT) are very disorganized people
Same goes for Indian Hindus and even pagan Persians at the time
You have to remember that at a time when it was legal to enslave any black African and treat them like dogs and if they try to fight back. They would be lynched or beaten to a pulp. They had NO help at all. You have to remember that sugar cane plantations are way worse than cotton plantations.
This is why Pakistan should never let western ideology such as feminism or any type of pagan Bollywood thrive in Pakistan's psyche
Islam strengthens a people from the status of slaves and impoverished to the status of kings and rich rulers
All these other belief systems makes a person more docile by nature
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2024.05.17 09:58 WWE_Network_Bot This Day in History: 05/17/2024

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2024.05.17 09:46 Brief-Outcome-2371 Bakugo For All

"Katsuki Bakugo, the hero known as CoolOff is a villain killer!"
The news circulates throughout the country. It's on TVs, YouTube ads, Posters, Billboards, stickers. If that wasn't enough the people are now wearing badges calling Bakugo a criminal.
"Young Bakugo, I heard what happened. Come we need to leave the country NOW" All Might stressed.
"No, I'm not leaving because a bunch of damn extras starting sympathising with a fucking femicidal maniac"

...

"I'm sorry, I'm just really agitated by this whole thing. I can't believe my entire career as a hero is over" Bakugo said as he looked down at his feet sheepishly.
"Don't be. This whole thing will blow over soon when the truth gets out" All Might responded
"Thanks"
KRAKAKAKOOOOOOOMM!
"What was that"
"I don't know but we should go check it out"
Bakugo stops Yagi
"I should go check it out. You stay, with OFA's embers down to 45% you're in no condition to go fight"
"Fine, but I'd feel more comfortable by your side Young Bakugo...That way I'd know your safe"
"Aww, your making me blush" Bakugo replied sarcasticly as he ran off.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
"There's more where that came from" The mysterious voice answered as he joyfully tormented his victim
"Please...Please stop" Izuku pleaded
"NO"
"Now I'm gonna make sure your kind never sees the sun rise again. INDISCRIMINATE SHOCK 1.3 MILLION VOLT-"
"SHUT THE HELL UP NERD"
Bakugo caught Denki off guard
"Wait. Are you that pathetic quirkless murderer guy i've been hearing about because frankly you're such a damn bore" Bakugo teased
"A-Are you making fun of me" Denki questioned
"Duh! What else do you think I was doing shit for brains"
Denki gasped
"That's soo rude" Denki reacted
"KAAACHAN!" Izuku gleefully cried
"Oh hey Deku"
"Wait. You know this juvenile" Denki queried
"Well-um yes? Kaachan and I go way back. We used to hang out back in Junior High"
"DEKU!!! Stop telling the bad guy E V E R Y T H I N G" Bakugo started grinding his teeth in frustration.
"Oh...sorry"
"HUMAN STUN GUN!" Denki electrocutes both Deku and CoolOff and runs off
All Might smacks Denki with a wooden plank effectively knocking him out
"Timber from Cainz...Specifically Miura Smash" All Might careful whispers to his sleeping opponent.
"Who are you talking to?" Bakugo said bluntly
"N-No one" All Might hastily said
"Is that?...All Miiiiiiiiiiiiggggggghhhhhhhttttt" Izuku breaks out into a fanboy frenzy
"Yes, it is I young man. You must be awfully scared but fear not for I am here"
Izuku starts crying and tells All Might about how scared he was
"What do we do with this piece of crap now?"
"We?"
"We" Bakugo confirmed
"OW!" Bakugo yelled
"What's wrong Young Bakugo?" All Might asked
"Yea Kaachan are you alright?"
"I'm FIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNEEEEEEE"
Bakugo was indeed not fine
"You're sweating and your arms are covered with black veins"
"Huh?"
"Denki has an electric-type quirk" Izuku blurted
"Then it's worse than I thought" All Might added
"I think...You might be dying"
Bakugo laughs at All Might
"What are you crazy?"
"I'm quite serious Young Bakugo..How's your breathing and your heart rate. Check your heart rate"
"Alright All Might"
Bakugo checks his resting heart rate
"It says 160. Is that good?"
All Might dissolves back into skinny form
"You should be dead" All Might articulated
Blood starts dripping from Bakugo arms and old wounds start opening up
"That's not good"
"NO SHIT DEKU"
Bakugo's heart rate starts rapidly beating as if it were to explode
Bakugo struggles to breathe
He tries to shake the feeling off but ends up splashing his blood all over Deku
Bakugo realises his time is up and flys as far away as he can from the city and people
He explodes in an abandoned warehouse
Tears drop down All Might's face as he hears his protege's demise
Izuku goes home that night upset and gloomy.
He wakes up the next day
And punches his door in a fit of rage
His arms explode off
Terrified Izuku calls his mom for help.
4 hours later
"The surgeons have managed to successfully reattach your arms Izuku"
"Are you ok, honey?" Inko asked worried about her son's spontaneous combustion
"I'm fine mom"
BREAKING NEWS! TEEN HERO COOLOFF FOUND DEAD IN ABANDONED WAREHOUSE
Inko switches off the tv
"I'll give you some space"
Inko exits the room and heads over to get some coffee
Izuku's door opens
"Mom, I thought I made it clear I wanted to be left alone"
"Well then it's a good thing I'm not your mom"
"ALL MIIIIIGGHHHT"
"Hello Izuku-Kun, I heard your arms exploded off which is why I came"
"You see Bakugo is....dead. Which I'm sure you already know but what you don't know is that I gave my power to Bakugo..One For All...And he gave that power to you"
"Me? Why would Kaachan give OFA to me?"
"Well he didn't do it intentionally. When he tried shaking all his blood off some of it must've entered your mouth or gone up your nose and with the intention in mind to transfer the power you received it"
"Why would Kaachan want to give up this power?"
"Because his burden proved to great for him to handle"
"I'm sure you took note of the media cancelling Young Bakugo"
"I did"
"Well the media kind of twisted the truth and as a result Young Bakugo has been having thoughts of quitting for months. He let his rage get the better of him and now he's....May his soul rest in piece".
"Now that your arms have been fixed I think it's time to start your training"
Meanwhile in an abandoned warehouse
"Ah! CoolOff the 9th and last user of OFA! Now OFA will finally be mine!
The mysterious man grabbed CoolOff's hand but to his surprise no OFA
"He passed it on. I should've expected this of course Toshinori's protege would have his own protege". The mysterious man thought
"No matter. I'll make use of what I can" the mysterious man said a loud as he carried CoolOff's corpse to his van before driving off
"Vive Les Puissants"
Fin.
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2024.05.17 09:45 AwkwardJewler01 You Will Be Safe With Us by AwkwardJewler01

In the vast countryside, away from the busy city of Savannah, exist hills as tall as buildings and green as emeralds. There was also an aura of calmness, with a few birds twittering away in dispersed trees, followed by the gentle swaying of the wind.
Then, out of nowhere, came a small, lonely girl wearing a once-lily-white summer dress with a striped long-sleeved t-shirt underneath it. She was also wearing a dark blue and cream-white baseball hat with the letter D on the front of it. She was moving wearily, with a pistol in one hand, and wiping her damp eyes with the other.
She knew what happened to make her weep. According to her, it was her fault that she got him killed; she was convinced by a towering man who said he knew her parents. But that was a brainless, childish lie that got Lee killed. She shouldn’t have run off. At least, Lee taught her how to use a gun and what to expect in the future before his tragic passing. But now she was all on her own.
Eventually, she came to a log, which was next to the rusted shell of a car. Anyway, she proceeded to sit down on it. Throughout all of this, she was as quiet as a mouse, only looking at her feet and wiping her blood-red eyes. She noticed that on the floor next to the log was a mixture of bullets—some shell casings and some unfired ones. Out of curiosity, she picked it up and examined it before exhaling deeply, which is when she noticed something else. Something she could just about make out if she scrutinised her eyes—something on the nearest hill—looked like two figures. One followed the other, and they looked like they stopped to look at her, making her start to hyperventilate as her eyes extended to the size of oranges. Was it someone she knew? Was it a threat to her? She didn’t know.
"Lee said I needed to find Omid and Christa before he got killed because of me." She said to herself, still looking sad, as she noticed that the two figures were now coming down the prominent hill—they didn't look like walkers. So she clasped her gun tightly until the figures came into view. She ended up not firing the gun and running towards the figures, as it was Omid and Christa, and they were alive!
Omid was a tall, slim Persian-American man with short dark-brown hair and a beard to match.
Christa, on the other hand, was a slightly taller African-American lady. She also had jet-black hair tied up in a ponytail, and she was Omid’s girlfriend.
"Clementine, honey, where's Lee?" Christa asked, kneeling to the nine-year-old.
"H-h-he's...dead." She answered with her face buried in Christa’s shoulder.
"Oh, Clementine, we’re sorry," Omid said, who started to kneel to her height as well.
"W-where's Ben and Kenny?" Clementine asked, still with her face buried in Christa’s shoulder.
Omid and Christa then looked at each other without Clementine noticing, and it was Omid who told her what happened to Ben and Kenny.
"So, it’s just us three," Clementine responded, now looking at Omid and Christa with her eyes dry again, a short while later.
"I guess, Clem, I guess so." Christa replied, "Come on, let’s go somewhere safe."
With this, the trio (Clementine, Omid, and Christa) began to walk, with Clementine tagging behind while Omid and Christa were in front. They were busily talking away, apart from Clementine, who was still looking at her feet, along holding the gun in her hand. As a result of this, she wasn't engaged in the conversation that they were having. She was too melancholy about what happened today. With her being kidnapped, seeing her walker parents, Lee dying, and now Kenny and Ben dying as well.
It was a lot for her to take in.
* * * * *
Sometime later, the trio found an abandoned house that had been abandoned for decades, as thick ivy hugged the walls. Furthermore, it reminded Clementine of that house they stayed at in Savannah; it was hard to believe that was a month ago.
Anyway, they succeeded in getting into the house rather than struggling, so now they could search within it.
Clementine, honey," Christa said, kneeling to her. "Omid, and I believe you can search parts of this house on your own. Just remember, if someone, walker or not, tries to hurt you, you got your gun. If you run out of bullets or are in a tight place, call us, and we will help you if you get into trouble. Do you understand?"
“Yeah, I do, Christa; I will be careful."
“Good," replied Christa, "let me know if you find anything."
With this, Clementine strayed a little by searching for anything useful on her own, though she stayed close to Omid and Christa.
As usual in the kitchen, she found faded, rusted cans with nothing but spoiled food inside. So she decided to head upstairs, and it seemed like they creaked with every step; as Omid and Christa were searching the enormous living room. Once she was upstairs, she clasped her pistol tightly and opened the door with one of her hands and the other on the pistol. Nothing. The room was that of a bathroom, with its normal interior—a bath, sink, toothbrushes, and some cupboards—which was stripped of life.
So she closed the door, walked to the next door, and proceeded to open it in the same manner she did for the bathroom. This room was that of a child’s room, which made Clementine remember her room back in Georgia, with its toys and books. It felt like she was just coming home from school and wanted to play with her dolls until supper time; it was hard to believe that was a year ago. Yet, here she was searching for anything useful in terms of survival—and not searching for a certain toy she wanted to play with at present.
“Just as well Lee found me when he did.” She said to herself as she glanced over at the room, trying to remember simpler times. When she went to school, she watched cartoons all day and rode her bike in the park with her parents. When she was thinking about this, she noticed that there was a medium-sized lump near the wall, cloaked in dust. It was a doll, and there was a string attached to its back, and when Clementine pulled it, it produced the word "Mama”.
Clementine remembered the doll that her mother gave her for her sixth birthday; it was probably still in the back of the wardrobe.
Eventually, she found an old pocket-sized backpack with a few flowery stickers, along with a dark-blue hoodie in her size.
“Have you found anything, Clementine?” called out Christa.
“Yeah, a backpack and a hoodie," answered Clementine, walking towards the edge of the stairs where Omid and Christa were.
“Just remember to check the bag, Clem; they might have something useful." Replied Christa.
“Ok," Clementine replied, unzipping the bag and then putting her hand into it, but not looking into it. Lo and behold, she found a working lighter, and it looked like it had a decent amount of fuel for a while.
Clementine then walked to the conclusive door upstairs, and like what she did before, however, the door required a little exertion to open. As a result of this, Clementine noticed that the noise she made alerted her to the presence of a walker heading towards her. This, of course, made Clementine a little timid, but she knew what to do. As her heart started to ram against her ribcage, likewise, a thick seal of sweat began to form on her hands, transferring onto her gun.
Always aim for the head," Clementine said to herself as she exhaled deeply and fired the gun. BANG!! The walker fell with a deafening thud, and Clementine was astounded at herself for shooting the walker that was coming towards her.
I did it, I did it," she exclaimed in a loud whisper. Which is when the door bursts open to reveal Omid and Christa with perturbed faces.
"Is everything OK, Clem? Are you hurt?" Asked Omid.
Yeah, I’m fine; I’m not hurt. Replied Clementine, as the trio all stood in stupefied silence at the walker that Clementine gunned down. "Did you find anything? Clementine asked after a minute of silence.
"Yes. We have found two cans of beans and some water." Christa replied.
"Oh."
“Well, let’s keep moving on, Clem. People might have heard the shot and might come here.” Omid said.
“Ok," responded Clementine. "I said already, but I found a backpack and a hoodie."
“Put it on, Clem; it’s starting to get colder, and we get going."
“Ok, I’ll put it on now."
Clementine then took off her hat, gave the gun to Omid, put on the dark blue hoodie, put her hat back on, and took the gun back from Omid. After that, Clementine followed Christa and Omid downstairs and out of the house and walked on.
* * * * *
Some short weeks later, the trio now situated in a substantial-sized forest under a thick canopy of leaves with Omid tending to a fire. Clementine and Christa, however, were sitting down on some nearby log around the fire.
Christa was busy talking to Omid about her pregnancy, whereas Clementine was busy herself by looking at the stars. The stars flickered and danced in the sky like a million tiny flames, casting a shimmering glow over the forest below. Furthermore, the sky itself was filled with low oranges, along with a mixture of light blues. Which were progressively getting into the realms of dark blues, purples and then full-on jet-black. Moreover, there seemed to be a chorus of crickets hiding somewhere in lush grasses, chirping away harshly.
“I would say that rabbit is cooked now, Omid.”
“Oh, right, yeah,” replied Omid, as he began to take the cooked rabbit off the spit – and handed it out to Christa and Clementine, then to himself.
"Thank you very much," Clementine said as she reached for the rabbit meat before going back to look at the stars. She thought to herself as she ate: "How many are there? Hundreds? Thousands? Millions?"
“Hm, what – sorry Christa; what did you say?”
“Omid and I said that we are going to rest here tonight and get going in the morning."
"Ok, as my legs still ache from all that walking we did today."
"Well, get some rest, you're going to need it," Omid said, rising from poking the fire.
"Ok," responded Clementine, getting up from the weather-worn log, wishing Omid and Christa a good night before she got onto the floor near the fire and began to close her eyes. She then began to dream about what she would be doing tomorrow, what would happen, and what she would see.
The next morning was filled with colours ranging from warm yellows trickling through the gaps in the trees. Clementine rubbed her eyes before getting up from the harsh, tough ground and walked to the log where she sat last night, where she saw Omid was cooking again.
"Morning, Clem," Omid said. "How did you sleep?"
"Ok, I'd rather sleep in a bed than on the floor."
"Yeah, I don't like it either, but it's necessary until we get to Wellington."
"Where's Christa?" asked Clementine, now looking around the campsite as she noticed Christa wasn't there.
But then, five minutes later, after Clementine had eaten, Christa came back - and with this, the trio began to walk on; with her now near Omid and Christa. Yet, like last time, Clementine's fingers were still wrapped around her pistol as if it were a part of her. But instead of looking at her feet, she was looking around the pensive clearing.
The clearing was serene, where only a few walkers were roaming around, but they could be seen more evidently through a few hacked trees. The trio strolled down the lane through dappled light filtering itself through the trees; moreover, the sound of the leaves rustled in the weak wind. There was also an occasional bird twittering away on a pile of stacked logs near the broad track Clementine, Omid, and Christa were walking. There was also an infrequent number of signs that littered the road.
"TWO MILES UNTIL TRUCK STOP", Clementine read as she walked on with Omid and Christa.
"How about...Isabella?" Christa said aloud.
"Nah," scoffed Omid, "James is far better."
"That's if it's a boy, Omid. Clementine, do you have any name ideas?"
"What about...Carley?"
"Yeah, that's a good name." Responded Omid, with an expression of puzzled thought in his voice.
For the next couple of miles, they (primarily, Christa and Omid) talked about what seemed to be endless baby names for Christa's child; to pass the time. Clementine wondered if her parents had this amount of difficulty when they chose her name.
Eventually, Clementine stopped a little as Omid and Christa walked on regardless; as she noticed there was a blackbird perched on a nearby tree which cawed before flying into the lush forest.
"What do you think?" asked Omid, as he poised at the truck stop over the abandoned road before crossing it with Christa and Clementine.
"Omid, you can't be serious," answered Christa.
"I am."
"We are NOT doing that."
"Why not?"
"Because one of you is enough!"
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2024.05.17 09:38 BlackIvoryPAAC Stuckism, Punk & Heckel's Horse - extract from interview with Other Muswell Hill Stuckist founder

Read the full interview at https://edgeworth.blog/2024/04/27/me-a-doll-interview/
PUG: Jompiy are quite a lot like Damien Hirst’s spin paintings.
EJ: I liked his figurative paintings that Tate didn’t include any of, in that solo show that had virtually everything else he’d ever done. I think Tate will be showing Heckel’s Horse before long.
PUG: What makes you think that?
EJ: It would be poetic. Darth Vadar comes to his senses and everyone’s rescue. There’ll probably be some new maverick Director that comes along and wants to make an easy name for herself.
PUG: How about a Heckel’s Horse Jr. show there instead? I liked the Heckel’s Horse Jr. book.
EJ: Thanks. They’re currently available to all our Fan Club members on Tiers 2 and 3. If someone was interested in finding out more, all they’d have to do is simply visit https://blackivory.org/fan-club/
PUG: Is there anything planned for Heckel’s Horse?
EJ: As far as I can tell, it’s on the back burner till whoever’s in charge decides the time’s right for a show. Billy’s been trying to push things along for years, pretty much since we started doing them.
PUG: You need this new Tate Director.
EJ: We need someone to forcibly step in with the interest, clout and balls to act irrespective of any commercial consequence or fretting what the art world and its clientele think. Like some benevolent Stuckist ex-hedge fund manager who says “Let’s do a show because of all that stuff in the Stuckism manifesto.”
PUG: Like a hostile takeover. Might Heckel’s Horse Jr. being published speed things along for Heckel’s Horse?
EJ: Apparantly the opposite. It might put them off, but whatever. It shouldn’t be all beholden to any audience thing. There needs to be a punk movement in Contemporary Art. Like Black Ivory but slightly more influential. None of this prissy “We’re not allowed to do this, we’re not allowed to do that. The clients might not like this, the clients might not like that.” I don’t know anything about how the art world functions but there’s an obvious staleness and near-universal obedience to it. Then you get things like Stuckism or our semi-Stuckist-splinter-group Black Ivory that, like opt out of the audience as target idea. That are happy to be a disgrace. I think they asked the bass player from the Manics what it was like walking around dressed up in their band gear, round their local working-class mining village in skirts and makeup, and he says “We just wanted to be hated.” I like that about Stuckism and the seemingly repellent and toe-curling bridge-burning stuff we do. The term “target audience” is business talk for a reason. Target audiences are for things like Persil Automatic, not artists. Artists worrying about this stuff is just depressing and I guess is all counter-productive to what they’re after anyway.
PUG: How would it be counter-productive?
EJ: Because it’s like some saggy-headed donkey that’s given up. Part of the shuffling crowd, which is shame if your art isn’t. Not believing in yourself. That’s how it all looks to me anyway. When I see photos of Stuckists prancing around in clown costumes outside Tate it’s so appealing. They’re building walls between themselves and the people everyone else is so desperate to be approved by.
PUG: So can Black Ivory save Contemporary Art?
EJ: We’ll stack a load of six footer Heckel’s Horse Jr. paintings against the walls. A few in the front room with the sofas, tables and chairs and whatnot. I’ll be walking round with a full teapot. Invite some friends round and do it as Stuckism would do it. Leave the evidence on our YouTube channel as Van Goghian proof for future generations that today’s Contemporary Art wasn’t just the text book stuff.
PUG: Stuckism was quite punk influenced but the art world’s still largely what it was beforehand.
EJ: Stuckism bothered. Like leading a horse to water. It’s like even the anti-establishment are only considered successful when the establishment accept them. The Other Muswell Hill Stuckists should do a manifesto about it. Stuckism‘s not for our benefit, it’s for yours. Our “failures” are your problem. We’re waking up and painting either way. We don’t need the art world. We don’t need the Turner Prize to show us what a decent painting looks like. I’m only talking about it not shaking up the artworld obviously, not the work or anything important, but like we’ve both done loads of Stuckist Turner Prize demos, published a Stuckist Turner Prize manifesto, as far as I know, the Turner Prize is still going strong. So what? Did the demos fail? Are our paintings worse now? If nothing else, it’s nice to get out the house. I like the Turner Prize demos because it’s like getting bashed on both sides. By the establishment and the hipsters. Usually it’s like, choose a team: brand A or brand B and kid yourself there’s a difference. The establishment think they’re winning and the hipsters think they’re cool and anti-establishment. Stuckism chooses neither, which I see as the only real anti-establishment. Stuckism‘s failures, if anything, proove its success becuase punk succeeded in it’s non-musical objectives, it became chart music. No chance of Stuckism falling for that one. How’s that for a theory? Failure isn’t failure. Failure’s success because failure’s longevity and success is failure. Stuckism‘s a roaring failure.
PUG: A new punk Tate for Heckel’s Horse.
EJ: I did some assistant work for Jimmy Cauty years ago, on these glittery riot shields. I think around 2016. The tracksuit bottoms still have the gold glitter and PVA stuck to them. I can’t remember if I was talking about Heckel’s Horse or something else, but Billy and I couldn’t have done too many by then. It might have been something else, but I tell Jimmy we’ve done all this work and nothing’s getting published, and he says ‘So, when’s the bonfire?’ The man who burned a million pounds. Ten years later, he we are, same situation. Thankfully, as far as I’m aware, still no bonfire. So overall, things are going great for Heckel’s Horse. All the paintings are still probably in existence.
PUG: Just a lot more of them now.
EJ: I’ve got this image of Heckel’s Horse paintings being taken at night to some secret billionaires island off the South Kent coast and chucked on a blazing fire with a load of men in white suits standing round drinking champagne, each with a cigar between their teeth going ‘Ha! Ha! Fuck you Edgeworth!’
PUG: Then there’d just be the Heckel’s Horse Jr.’s left and you could sell them for millions.
EJ: You’re a genius.
PUG: All those paintings will end up in a show at some point.
EJ: It’s been eleven years. Could be another twenty, thirty. I had this paranoia, they’d pretend they were by Billy and cut my name out. If Billy and I aren’t around. Even if I’m still around, who’s going to listen to me?
PUG: Do you reckon?
EJ: I don’t even know who it was, but some lying fart-face decided it would be alright to pretend these monoprints Billy and I collaborated on would be better sold off as ‘by Billy Childish’ and not by both of us. So that’s what happened. Like a click of the fingers, “Bye bye Edgeworth.” Pretty unimpressive, I thought.
PUG: Didn’t you say anything?
EJ: No, what’s going to happen? Better to say nothing then moan about it ten years later. The way I see it, I’m not the one lying so it’s not my problem. Do you know what I mean? It shouldn’t be on me to object if they’re doing it on purpose.
PUG: So it’s not like Damien Hirst and his assistant’s painting butterflies.
EJ: No. It’s sort of, not wanting to flatter the people that erased my attribution with the idea they’re worth bothering with. Because it’s not like I was upset or felt hard done by. It was just disillusionment in one thing, addressed by the creation of another, Black Ivory Printmaking & Audio Club. If anything it’s a net positve. “So that’s the kind of people you really are. What a fantastic opportunity!”
Damien Hirst’s different. It’s all declared and everyone knows the deal. There’s nothing dodgy about it. It’s not like some slippery gallerist-type shifts the goalposts after the works done, like they’ve got some licence to change the truth. The buyers know what they’re buying, the artists know what they’re doing. These monoprints were a thick painterly transfer technique I came up with and haven’t seen anywhere else. Until I see any that look similar, as far as I’m concerned, it’s a type of monoprint of my invention. And they think they can just sign that away from me. If people see mine now, the ones I did independently using the same technique, they’ll probably think I copied it from Billy, which I think’s quite a liberty. “Taking Berty’s.” as we said at school.
PUG: Didn’t they ask you about it first?
EJ: No, I just get emailed after with some apparent excuse. If you’re some no-name pushover like me, I guess they think it’s alright. It might all have been a lot more innocent than it looked from my end, but if they’re like this with some few hundred quid monoprints, what’s it going to be like with all these crates of 6ft paintings that are worth a fortune? Not exactly reassuring to think of Heckel’s Horse in these people’s hands.
PUG: Welcome to the art world.
EJ: It might end up for the best. A lot of why I started doing Heckel’s Horse Jr. was to get the Heckel’s Horse story out the door. A lots been done already. Billy and I want to get Heckel’s Horse paintings in front of people. Billy‘s spoken about it in interviews that I’ve super-glue-referenced into the Billy Childish wikipedia page. L-13 have done a load of prints. Things are going pretty well. The less behind-the-scenes Heckel’s Horse is, the harder I guess it is for the truth to get fudged later. Especially if Billy and I aren’t around by the time anything happens.
PUG: You’ve always got Jompiy.
EJ: Yeah, my solid backup plan. I don’t need to worry about Jompiy getting nicked.
Read the full interview at https://edgeworth.blog/2024/04/27/me-a-doll-interview/
https://youtu.be/aWN2dAleE14
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2024.05.17 09:17 halospiritOG [Online][Monday 5pm PDT][PF1e][VTT] Looking for 1 player for a every other week campaign

Disclaimer: I am not the DM but a player recruiting on the DM's behalf and with their express permission.
This campaign, called Jade Chronicles, takes place in the continent of Durra, a land that has spent millennia covered in a deadly Miasma, long enough for most histories to be lost and rewritten anew a mix the struggle to survive, Over time, those living there have learn to adapt, using a combination of jade and myrrh to ward villages, towns and cities from the Miasma and having little interest to leave the safety and relative normality of settlements. Despite( or due to) a reluctance to leave the safety of settlements, trade and commerce, both legal and illegal, is in great demand. This has led to the advent of individuals known as Wanderers, adventurers with a willingness, or lack of alternatives, to travel through the Miasma in caravans, a fact that has them looked down upon by townsfolk, who assume the worst of most Wanderers and treat them as a tolerated part of life in Durra. You'll be playing as a Wanderer, traveling the roads for any variety of reasons.
Jade Chronicles is a homebrew campaign taking place in an homebrew version of Golarion featuring a number of house rules, official optional systems and setting relevant changes. The most relevant are:
A wiki containing all house rules, necessary lore, changes and explanations for some decisions can be found on this wiki https://jadechronicles.obsidianportal.com/wikis/main-page .
The campaign is set to run on Mondays in the evenings at 5 pm PDT. We plan to meet on the May 20nd to have Session 3, we'll be doing a non-cannon dungeon crawl to give everyone a chance to get to know each other and to playtest the rules we'll be playing by before we start the proper campaign. The intended group size is 5, so currently we have 4 players. Though subject to change, we currently have a fighter, oracle, wizard and inquisitor.
Anyone interested or having questions, message me here on reddit, direct message or chat is fine. I'm typically available in the evenings so please be patient if I don't reply immediate.
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2024.05.17 06:17 Useful_Shame741 [A3] [Recruiting] [OPTRE][MILSIM] [New Player Friendly] 73rd MEF/MFR

**73rd Marine Expeditionary Fleet**
We are the Eagles of the UNSC! We in the 73rd MEF are looking for sharp, committed, and cooperative individuals looking to serve in our Marine Force Recon (MFR) element. As a MFR we are the first on ground to identify key targets for Ground Command before getting green lit to hit some and leave some. We're responsible, focused, and driven to be the best we can be so that those around us can be even better. Our element focuses on Direct Action, Deep Reconnaissance, and Black Operations. Our element element is closely tied with the ODSTs as well and on occasion will use said assets to complete our objectives. We must be sharp, aggressive, and precise to get the most effective results. Our story begins under the tale of Colonel Robert Watts just a few months before his defection. The UNSC needs heroes. Will you be one of them?
What we're currently looking for in bulk role wise are:
Infantry: Riflemen, AT, Grenadiers, UAV Operators, Radio Operators, and Machine Gunners. Marksmen, Engineers, and Breachers are also accepted.
Vehicle Crew: Driver, Gunner, Commander, and backups.
Aviation: CAS, CAP, and Transport are all needed.
The 73rd MEF operates at 4 PM US EST on Saturdays and we are putting together fun ops for Tuesdays at 10:30 PM US EST for the night owls of the UNSC.
Monday: N/A
Tuesday: 10:30 US EST Fun Operations Bi-Weekly
Wednesday: N/A
Thursday: N/A
Friday: N/A
Saturday: 4:00 PM US EST Main Operation Day (The last Saturday of every month will be a Platoon Training)
Sunday: N/A
**Requirements to Join**
Be 18+
Can attend two events per month, one accepted if not asset related.
Working microphone
Ability to communicate
If you have any questions, you may DM Captain A. Journe at any time and we will respond to you ASAP.
https://discord.gg/CdgjY4w3pT
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2024.05.17 05:42 Lonely_Code Let’s talk about the realties of the ongoings with GenderGP

TL;DR - Stop letting cis people hold all the power over your access to care. GenderGP has failed our community and that’s it.
Like the title says, let’s talk about GenderGP.
Not about the information I can’t share due to contractual obligations, but the things I can that are a public detriment and largely ethical issues that impact your continuity of care and community safely.
I’m really not interested in someone here gaslighting what all my colleagues went through, telling us to get over it, move on, and enabling Helen to continue what she’s doing with zero accountability.
So please, don’t belittle the absolutely horrific experience we went through because bootlicking Helen sounds more favourable.
In January 2024, we had enough staff. There had been large hiring in the fall to accompany the increase of received pathways. Nine new staff had been taken on from October to December. The majority being community members themselves. The workload was manageable with proper leadership and guidance.
Let’s remember that our community already deals with significant socioeconomic factors that make it difficult to find jobs at all. The large majority of us were passionate about this area of work, both because we had lived experiences, and because we wanted to make a difference in what we couldn’t achieve in public healthcare with the prevalent systemic issues. Many of us had multiple jobs or were going to school as well.
We were contractors (the people remaining still are) with limited rights. We knew what that meant. Our contracts stipulated that if we were to have our contracts ended, OR if we decided to leave the company, we’d need to give or be given 60 days notice. We could be terminated for a number of reasons, none of them listed on the contracts stated for “restructuring.” Note: all of the new contracts after spring do not have this clause, they can fire people without notice or reason, and already have.
Our entire functionality of services - from the portal that was used, CRM that existed, records, etc., was absolutely outdated, there is no denying that. There were a lot of places to pull information from that made tasks difficult. But all of the teams knew their roles and where to get the information so that while things could be improved, at least they could continue to run as they were in the meantime. We all know mistakes happen and that it’s shit when they do, but at least we could make it right the best way we could.
GGP had already dumped significant money into developing a Salesforce tool for all your CRM needs. It was getting to a point it could have been functional and ready to launch to improve everything I stated above. There was an entire experienced IT/systems development team that existed to get this prepared over the last two years. Public emails were already going to patients from the application to update details, this isn’t unknown information.
Instead of that being finalised, Helen fired the entire systems team without warning, leaving everything to do with Salesforce fucked over because no one who remained knew anything about maintaining it. She also fired the entire media and marketing team mid-last year.
She had teams that could do everything you can possibly think of that is going to shit right now.
Late last year, we all did employee surveys about our working experiences and motivation to stay with the company. The results were glowing, we were content. There would always be things we wanted to change, but that exists with any company. It’s not an attack to make suggestions, if we stay complacent in anything, it makes us ignorant to what can improve and that’s it. And as community members with lived experiences, of course we had things we’d like to change.
We were told another employee survey would be sent out in the new year, and then, all the below happened before it came out.
In late January we were told we needed to start using the Healthy Hormones website in everything we did. From the prescriptions team using it to ensure bloods were up to date, to pathology using it answer any and all questions from the page that existed, to queries using it to direct people there. And to be clear, we already did these things, it's not like the tools didn't already exist. This slowed down everyone’s work significantly, which in hindsight, feels entirely intentional at this point because then she can go and proclaim that: “Oh shucks, these changes were awfully necessary, can’t you see!”
It slowed us down because none of us were trained on any of it (new tools, website in general) and even though we all knew the answer to the situation or things being asked, they didn’t exist on the Healthy Hormones pages. So, then we would need to raise that it didn’t exist, or that a tool wasn’t accurate, or whatever the fuck else, and then wait to get a response about how to respond. A response we already knew, had accurate protocols for, and could even provide an answer ourselves if she wanted it so badly on the Healthy Hormones page. But nah, we had to wait for her to pump out a ChatGPT produced answer to advise because she thought we were idiots.
And what did ChatGPT produce? Things like claiming Spironolactone isn’t a diuretic or that GGP doesn’t prescribe diuretics, or that etc etc etc. We had clinical providers feeding us ChatGPT content to respond with instead of individually responding to patients about their results and concerns, taking zero responsibility for their tailored needs.
Oh, right, but Helen will point and say that all those posts were created by a licensed professional, so obviously it makes it a-okay then. Sure, let’s ignore that just because she signs off on something doesn’t make it any better when it has clearly not been reviewed properly. Not to mention the largely confusing non-sensical descriptions on posts that are inaccessible, ableist, and don't answer questions as they pertain to the service.
We know that ChatGPT is ethically harmful. We know that AI in general is going to cause ramifications in healthcare unregulated. We aired out concerns on this. We were ignored.
It was very clear that us needing to send everything and anything through to be put on some new website we weren’t even made aware of, was with the intention of likely getting rid of us. When raised, our HR team told us: “No, no, we’ll make sure everyone is redeployed, or that the low performers will be the only ones offboarded! Everything is totally fine.”
(Note: Yes, yes, never trust HR, many of us were well aware of this and did not put much stock in anything they said - which as of writing this, two of the three were fired too, so, fuck us all I guess.)
Now, there is something to be said about positives related to automation. There are ways to code forms to produce the data we need to properly advise on. There was a way for Helen to go about this entirely, that she was informed on by people with these expertise, that she ignored. There were way more logical ways of going about literally everything she did. However, the ethical aspects that pertain to patient centered care impose a level of responsibility that Healthy Hormones, GGP, and Helen proclaim to no longer take.
Any manner of gender affirming care should have the final treatment recommendation oversight of a qualified professional or multi-disciplinary team of qualified professionals that:
  1. Take your full medical history into consideration, especially any new medication or changes,
  2. Review your care goals and any gaps that you feel are creating barriers to achieving the results you desire,
  3. Review abnormalities in test results that could be attributed by your HRT to advise,
  4. Ensure you are providing informed consent to any changes that impact your ongoing care (ie. an opt-out from changes in services like automation, or sudden changes that impact how you receive your prescriptions that could create health concerns from unexpected withdrawal of hormones),
  5. Provide surveys about ongoing patient experiences and addresses areas of improvement,
  6. Produce records and data requests promptly to be GDPR compliant, and
  7. Address formal issues you have related to concerns with the facility management or ongoing care services in a timely fashion.
The idea that all of the above would instead by handled and answered by the Healthy Hormones (cough GenderGPT cough) page deeply worried all of us.
Ofc, one day the ideal world would be largely OTC HRT (remember HRT is easier to manage than diabetes and many, many other conditions), but most people aren’t ready to have that conversation.
So, with all that in mind, back to the continued fuckery of earlier this year.
Member Enrolment which was the team that used to process new intake forms and liaise internally with clinical staff to ensure any concerns were medically assessed. Their entire team was destroyed in February, without warning.
Yes, they did struggle with the ongoing forms received. However, other teams were able to shift over advisors to be able to accommodate and if there hadn’t been so much uncertainty in everything Helen was doing from the top, that could’ve been easily rectified with a change management process. Many things were easily rectified by simply utilising the people she already had and caring that they had opinions that mattered. Other teams were also in a positive position metrics-wise to be able to send advisors over to assist with the uptick.
But instead of fixing a super easy problem, she decided to make it infinitely worse and told the Member Enrolment team, without warning, in the middle of a random work day in February that they were no longer enrolment advisors and were being “redeployed” to other teams, with no training. A team of +10 people suddenly without homes and no proper HR protocols followed to ensure this didn’t completely destroy people’s morale.
We were lied to, repeatedly.
One second, HR is telling us (and if I’m being honest, I don’t blame any of them - Helen is a fucking rollercoaster and was likely changing things every two seconds and they were just the scapegoats) there is a rollout plan for the next bunch of quarters into next year and that the only time anyone would potentially lose their jobs is at the end of every quarter and it would be based on performance.
In this same messaging, we’re finally finding out (even if it was literally already launched and being used) GGP is being separated into three entities (this was posted on Healthy Hormones too). GGP would be about a community hub space, Healthy Hormones would be about facilitating the automation of care and where people were getting information, the Health & Wellbeing Directory would be a place for a host of new session types and the opportunity for us to move over and that the great majority of us would continue to have jobs.
We were a little over 100 people at the start of 2024. Over 50% of that number was the entirety of the Healthcare Admin teams - the people who handled new enrolment, general enquiries, prescriptions, pathology, learning and development, and medicines management with partners. Everyone else was the Clinical + Wellbeing Team - so our psychologist, counsellors, doctors, wellbeing advisors (people who do the Follow Up Sessions, previous Ask Us Anything) and nurses.
The next second, we’re being told that a number of people would be imminently offboarded, a number somewhere in the double digits. We were told it could be anyone from the most recently onboarded staff, part timers, or based on poor performance. Immediately, all of our teams grew frantic about the uncertainty and (un)shockingly morale continued to plummet.
(I should also say that the internal structure of GGP was Helen > Head of Healthcare / HR > Team Managers > Team Leads, and no one from TM/TL level was being told anything or was invited way too late to meetings weeks after decisions had been apparently made that impacted the teams)
Next we’re filling out the next employee survey and trying to air our concerns about AI from a community perspective and that we feel entirely uncertain about our prospects because the messaging has been vague and it seems to be changing very quickly. We just wanted clarity, communication, and empathy so we could return to a state of functional across the teams instead of all of our mental wellbeing's tanking. We never found out the results of the survey, despite being told we would, likely because it did not make Helen look great compared to the previous one.
When the firings suddenly weren’t happening for when we thought they were, the shit show burst.
Without warning, multiple changes happened in quick succession. We came into work on a Monday and had no access to responding or sending messages in the communication tool. We had no access to new patient files or even what was going on with issued prescriptions from the new page (a new page we weren’t even told was launching). We could barely advise on the old messages that asked about all these new changes because of this. We asked, over and over, to be able to do our job and handle complaints, for this access. Helen refused and refused to properly tell us what the fuck was going on.
From January to mid March, we were dragged through a clusterfuck of uncertainty, enormous stress, and being gaslit every day. Every day we were being pummeled with unclear information, changing guidance, thinking we would be fired, etc. Then, silence.
On March 15th, 2024 - 47 of the remaining 87 staff were fired. The entire healthcare admin team that I expanded on earlier was completely fired. We had a brief chance to review the post that went on our internal HQ page, telling us it wasn’t our fault and they wished us the best for anyone who was no longer required. Then, we’re all being removed without getting to say goodbye except for HR calls if we wanted them with two people most of us barely knew. Many of us had been there for years. It didn’t matter.
Then, Helen is on a call that same morning with the clinical and wellbeing team telling them that the whole reason this is happening is because of internal errors that the entire team she just fired were doing. She didn’t even tell them how many people were fired. And (contrary to the HQ post) stated that this needed to happen because of it and that automation would prevent errors. That her random group of data analysts (roles she never positioned to team members she already had) that were the HR Talent Lead’s family members in the Phillipines were replacements for us when she hadn’t even trained them properly to do prescription lines. That this was all for the greater good.
Helen is sitting there telling everyone to get on board and be positive in everything they do and say, or go. It's not about honesty or transparency, it's about who is desperate enough to stay for a paycheque because they have no alternatives. The majority of us have not been able to find work.
Nevermind that all of the protocols that existed internally were approved and maintained by her. That she is the one responsible and signed off on any issues that existed for all the tools we had internally that told us what prescriptions to issue, what to look for on blood test results, how to advise, etc. Nevermind that all we did was follow her instruction. No one was going lone wolf. Mistakes were outliers, not the norm. They happen with any company. There was a means to improve what her concerns may be, without decimating the company and ongoing care. Instead, she made us all look like the problem because a mirror is too hard to find.
I don’t know what I want from this post. I adored the job I did as much as I hated it from a capitalistic part of wishing public healthcare was good enough we didn’t need this at all. I gave my all to my job. It made me feel fulfilled. I have been heartbroken for months about all of this. I have had my mental wellbeing deteriorate to a point of resurgence of conditions I haven’t had in decades.
I wasn’t ignorant to who Helen was, I knew that there was a certain greed that Helen exudes in everything she does. She has multiple family members and their friends employed with the company that weren't amongst the ones fired, it’s not hard to deduce that money is the main factor for why GGP is the way it is now. I just thought that at some level, she did care about us based on everything she puts out publicly.
I just wish the community understood they deserve better instead of letting Helen get away with this. I also wish if we were going to media about this, it wasn’t the Times or whoever else that has a very clear agenda on how to paint our community’s needs.
Stop giving all the power to cis people who don’t care about you. Helen cares about money. She is a performative ally at best but a viper behind closed doors. She is a licensed doctor, with an investor on her shoulder telling her he’ll make her millions so she can continue to be the scummy landlord, multi-villa-having cretin that she is.
She doesn’t care about the opinions of her staff because she considers herself superior. She will not accept opinions that oppose hers and will bully, undermine, or ostracise you for speaking up. She treated all of the healthcare advisors like we didn’t know fuck all and only ever considered the doctor who agreed with her as anyone worth having an opinion. Her ego has gotten to such a point she truly thinks she’s our community’s saviour. Stop allowing her to have this complex.
She knows damn well how to ensure patient safety is maintained and how to implement healthcare projects properly, she just doesn’t care. She wants guaranteed money, fast, regardless of the consequential outcome.
She was fully informed about every single issue that is happening now. She was told how this should have been refined before large scale launching. She already had staff that were all experts about what she is doing now that could’ve helped make this successful. She was told by many people, many people who even left before this year, that this was not the way to go. She treats our healthcare like she owns a candy shop, from the way shit’s phrased on the website, to the infantilising way she looks at complaints or our community in general.
She deserves to be held accountable without destroying private care at the same time.
Continuing to let her hold all the cards, is deteriorating the validity of private healthcare in the UK/EU. Policy makers will continue to hold her as an example set that private healthcare is dangerous, rather than turning a light on the fact that public healthcare is the thing that is killing our community.
She doesn’t deserve your respect, she doesn’t deserve your money, help the other companies thrive if you have the money to spend on them, but stop enabling Helen at every turn.
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2024.05.17 05:06 LowLibrary7633 Holes In The Walls

I think things may be coming to an end with my (28F) boyfriend (32M). I have been trying to make this realtionship work for the past 5 years, but now it’s starting to take a toll on me. We have a child together - which fuels most of my motivation… but is it even worth it anymore?
I just got back from vacation on Monday. I was super happy to see him and I just wanted to get home! I also broke my phone, so he had a new one waiting for me when I landed. He asked to go to a local bar in our neighborhood to watch the baseball game and being in a spirit of positivity - I agreed. What I didn’t know is that he had already been drinking all day. What was supposed to be a 30 minute quick trip to the bar next door turned into 3 hours of “Can I get one more before I go?”. The bartender starts shutting down and I literally have to drag him out of the door, as he was one of the last people in there.
We get home and one thing led to another, next thing you know I’m pouring my heart out to him about how his drinking is taking a toll on me. Mid conversation - he goes “well, I guess I’m not getting any tonight”. 😶😶😶 Now I’m pissed…
Once he realizes how upset I am he starts stomping around the house throwing a hissy fit. He even tried to put his shoes on to leave out the house. I told him to go sit down somewhere and sober up… next thing you know I hear a big “BOOM”. I lean up the stairs to ask what’s wrong and he said “I fell”. I go into the bathroom and what do I find? A hole in my wall 🤦‍♀️ I look at his hand which is covered in dry wall and I immediately knew that he was lying. I told him to go lay down and leave me alone for the rest of the night, but instead he continued stomping around threating to hurt himself if I left him - and he also broke the dishwasher at some point.
I know obviously you guys are going to tell me to run as fast as I can, but I’ve put so much work into this relationship and my family. I know that alcoholism is a disorder, and I’m really just trying to help him work through it. He’s been struggling with it for the entire five years that we’ve been together, and holes in the wall used to be a really big problem - but we had things under some kind of control and it hadn’t happened in almost 3 years.
We’ve had a number of other issues in our relationship - infidelity from his side, financial incompatibility, lying, not setting boundaries… etc…. But my biggest worry is that I’m planning on making a cross country move in October and I just really can’t bring this kind of energy with me. I am a business owner and I have huge aspirations and goals for myself, to which he doesn’t match at all. I can build him as a person, but I cannot change his character - & that’s what hurts the most. Now I feel like I’m in between a rock and a hard place - because I can either move and be a single parent all alone, take him with me and suffer the consequences, or stay here and continue to be miserable 😭 Help please!
TL;DR - I have given my boyfriend a million chances, and now he turns around and punches a hole in my wall. Trying to move across the country, but not sure what to do for myself, my kids, and this man I call my partner.
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2024.05.17 04:28 meme-lord-Mrperfect Fulgrim and the Muse: Prologue

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED. There is some gore, nothing to descriptive, but if you have a weak stomach maybe pass on this one.
ALSO: This is a first draft, will post the revised one later.
Adonis came from a backwater mining world that had maintained much of its mining equipment and a base level of industry during the age of strife. Adonis lived a relatively uneventful life on this planet, being the only child to two parents who had gone missing when he was twelve, he would enter the mines earlier than most, but only slightly as although technically mining jobs could only be conducted by those older than eighteen, however through necessity children as young as thirteen would entire the mines to help sustain their families. These younger workers would be given relatively safer jobs compared to the older workers, monitoring equipment and other surface operations as examples. Even still this labor was backbreaking, and would more often than not result in the early demise of many inhabitants of this planet.
On his first day in the mines, Adonis would be paired with a girl who was fifteen years old, slightly taller than him, who stood at 4’11” at the time. She had short, light brown hair, and a thin but muscular build. They were trained on how to monitor the Auto-miner machine, and who to contact if anything went wrong. They were then given some time to get acquainted with one another before beginning their work. The girl introduced herself first.
“Hello, my name is Roleru, I look forward to working with you”, she responded with more enthusiasm than a young teen forced into the mines should.
“Adonis, and likewise”, He responded a bit hesitant. He was not looking to make friends. He barely wanted to be working, let alone in a mine, he would work there no longer than he had to, then he would find better work elsewhere. Adonis was still confused about where his parents had gone, and why they had left him behind
After this they were led down into the mines, making small talk on the rusty service elevator, and it turns out she was an only child as well. They shared a lot in common, her father had died in a mining accident, and her mother was unable to work due to worsening illness. She was working to support both her mother and herself, She seemed relatively upbeat despite a life of tragedy. Maybe he could learn from her, and piece back together his recently shattered life. In this rusted mine elevator a friendship was born, and many days they would start their days talking to each other on this elevator. Their main job was to monitor a large mining machine, and if anything goes wrong to immediately hit the emergency shutdown. This machine was larger than any Adonis had seen, towering over him and with many large grinding wheels to slowly break down rocks into progressively smaller chunks, until they are eventually spit out onto a long conveyor belt. An observation catwalk overlooked this series of crushers, with simple metal railings, and a solid metal floor to prevent any dropped materials from potentially damaging the equipment. They were shown to the cabin, where a vast array of displays and buttons could be found, and one large red button in a plastic case with the panel behind it painted a surprisingly vibrant yellow considering the dirty state of everything, and above it set on a background of hazard stripes the word “Emergency Shut-Down” could be seen in distinct red lettering. The operator that led them here initiated the machine to start up, and their work began in this cramped cabin where Roleru and Adonis would become practically siblings, with Roleru practically becoming Adonis’ older sister.
About 3 years of this work would go by in the blink of an eye, Adonis now fifteen is the same age as Roleru was when she started working in the mines. Now that Roleru could officially work in the mines, she would be given more training on how to actually operate the machine she had monitored for so long. Adonis was so proud of his big sister they celebrated that night, getting some slightly higher quality rations to have a feast that night. Any decent quality food was a real commodity on (insert planet name here).
However, the happy times wouldn’t last, as a couple of months later Roleru’s mother would die due to her illness. Although she would return to a happier mood after properly grieving, she never seemed quite the same to Adonis. They would continue to work in the mines together as they always had, now with no technician to accompany them to start the equipment. Together they would continue to grow closer, practically inseparable at this point, Roleru found a lot of comfort in Adonis’ presence which was sorely needed when she was grieving.
During this entire time Adonis would look for his parents in his free time, following any leads he could find. He would discover at the same time of Roleru’s mother’s passing that his parents had also passed in a mining accident, operating the same machine he and Roleru were working with. This fact would linger in the back of his mind at work from then on, disturbed by the potential lethality of the machine he interacted with daily.
Another 3 years would pass, Adonis and Roleru would continue to grow together. Moving in together, as any family should, and for financial reasons. Adonis, now 18, had recently finished his training on mining machine operation and maintenance. Roleru, now 21, had prepared the same high quality rations they had when she was promoted for that night's dinner. However, tragedy would strike during the workday, as Roleru would slip on the catwalk of the machine while it was in operation, and fall into the crushing gears. Adonis would immediately hit the emergency stop. As the loud machine whirred down, there was still energy in the gears, they would slow to a stop in the silence, but in the silence there was a sickening wet ripping sound, followed by a desperate pained scream. Adonis would quickly call for help before going down to help Roleru, however the sight he saw in the maw of this great devourer was horrifying. The entrails of his sister decorated the grinding gears like some sick and twisted form of party streamers, and the blood oh god the blood. Adonis could hear pained groans and he quickly scrambled to find the rest of Roleru. He would find her shortly after he began searching.
“No. no no no no. Stay with me! Help is on the way, you’ll be okay”, Adonis pleaded with Roleru.
“Sorry cough cough I guess I was too careless” Roleru responded, blood rolling out of her mouth. Internal bleeding, or is it external in this case? Ah semantics don’t matter, thought Adonis. The light was already fading from her eyes, unsurprising for the amount of blood loss, and the gore.
“NO! Don’t leave me, don’t leave like they did.” Adonis pleaded with a raspy voice through choked sobs, unsure of when he started crying. “Please stay with me, you promised you would.” He held her close, trying to comfort her in any way he could while desperately trying to stop the bleeding before the medical team arrived.
“I’m so sorry, I wish I could stay with you longer.”, Roleru said calmly, though the tears rolling down her face betrayed her true emotions. “I’ll always be with you in spirit.”
With that final statement she died in his arms, he would clutch the gorey remains of his sister, screaming and crying until the medical team arrived. They had to peel him off of her remains, essentially dragging him out of the mine for the day, on his walk back to their shared home, he would see a strange looking official giving a speech he only overheard part of it and he was only vaguely paying attention.
“From this day forward you will pay a tithe to the Imperium of man”, the official stated. A new ruler? Happens all the time, nothing to worry about Thought Adonis, little did he know this announcement would soon turn his already tumultuous life upside down.
He entered the hab building, and saw the two ration packets set out on the table, along with a small rectangular box. Adonis opened it, his hands still caked in Roleru’s blood. Inside was a simple silver locket, containing a photo of the two of them 3 years ago, celebrating Roleru’s promotion. Clutching the locket Adonis would fall to his knees and cry. An hour later Adonis would fall asleep, exhausted after showering. He would wake up the next morning, finding the two ration packets still uneaten on the counter.
After eating some breakfast and heading out for work, Adonis would notice something attached to the door of their hab unit.
It reads: Draft notice, You have been drafted to serve the Emperor of mankind. Report to the imperial guard training facility in 2 hours (live updated).
2 hours? Emperor of man, how conceited can one be? Oh well, it doesn't sound like I have a choice. Adonis would change his course, notifying his overseer at work before locating the Imperial guard training center. Little more than a temporary tent, it would appear there are other recruits here as well. A group of nine others were also waiting, clearly also drafted. After a bit of small talk with the other recruits, a man in olive green flak armor, a string of numbers on a plate attached on his left breast clearly some form of ID, wearing a helmet of the same color with a gold skull on the forehead. Walked out of the tent and immediately commanded the attention of all the recruits present. The man spoke in a gravelly voice, “I am Sargent Gordel, And I will make all of your lives hell over the next six weeks. You will have exactly one minute to make calls to get your affairs in order, after that you belong to the Imperial army." With that he turned and walked back into the tent, the recruits panicked at first, then followed him after a short while. That was 6 months ago, and as Adonis sat in some god forsaken trench during a particularly brutal compliance, he had wished for the thirtieth time that day that this was all some horrible nightmare. Alas it was not, he had been stationed on the frontlines, fighting against some technologically advanced humans that used bladed drones to devastating effect. Adonis was not particularly skilled at warfare, his aim was middling, his hand to hand skills less than perfect, and he had no mind for command. However, his previous work had him communicating a lot. This skill in both verbal communication, and communication equipment landed him a job as a vox-caster in his squad, lead by Sargent Gordel. Adonis disliked Gordel, a man of hubris and little talent in leadership. However, due to his role in communications Adonis had to be in close to proximity to the man during all waking hours. Ever since he had received the special vox-caster helmet he kept it on, only taking it off to eat. Adonis felt safe enclosed in his helmet, the constant line of communication meaning he could prepare for any future curveballs that might turn his life upside down, so that what happened after that horrible day will never happen again. Adonis would never be caught off guard again, or so he thought. As this compliance continued, Adonis was hearing fewer fellow vox-casters every day, until nobody responded on short-range communications one day. Alone, Adonis and his squad were all that was left in the trench line. As a forward position high casualties were to be expected, but they hadn’t been reinforced in weeks. Adonis had been given a faulty long-range vox, so he often had to make trips down the trench to the nearest squad to communicate with high command. During his last trip Adonis had heard that surrender of the planet was currently being negotiated, but in the meantime to keep fighting, that was days ago. During his trips down these lines he would often pass segments where the guardsmen had either been butchered by the drones, or fled the battlefield. He was envious of those who fled, but he would feel responsible for the deaths of his comrades if he left them to die. Today Adonis would try to retrieve a long-range vox to talk with high command. Shells were still falling on enemy positions, so they weren't abandoned. An assault on the trenches happened last night, it took 30 minutes of walking for Adonis to reach the next position, all he found there was a puddle of gore, and if he hadn’t known humans were here before, there was no way to identify what organism this pile of entrails used to be now. It sickened him, but he kept moving, not lingering on the thoughts of his past. It would take hours to find a usable long-range vox. It would take more hours to return, but in the meantime he used the vox to get updated on the situation.
“This is vox-master Adonis in the first trench, position 38. Looks like my squad might be the last one left. High-command please respond.” Adonis hailed, hoping to hear back soon.
It would take 30 minutes for a response, but it came nonetheless. “We read you Adonis, this is High-command vox-master Gunther. How the hell are you guys still alive, the last report we got from the forward trench was 4 days ago. Anyways, peace has been reached and will go into effect tomorrow at dawn, until then keep fighting and we’ll come get you.” The man responded in a shocked voice.
“Copy command, I had to scavenge a long-range vox from a dead squad, mine has been faulty since we landed here. Thanks for the update, I will let the rest know when I get back.” Adonis replied, relieved that he would soon get to leave this hellscape. In the meantime he slowly made his way back to his position.
After hours of slowly progressing through the byzantine trench system, and hearing the wet squelch of viscera beneath his boots more often than not he finally made it back to his position. To his surprise everyone was still alive. After explaining what he heard over the vox to Gordel, Gordel called the other 9 people in the trench.
“Our vox-master has explained to me that we need to hold out until morning. Then this compliance will be over. Do you think you pansies are up to the task?”, Gordel asked, clearly just trying to raise morale.
“YES SIR!”, the squad responded loudly. Hope was something that had been in short supply in the trenches for weeks. To hear there was finally a light at the end of the tunnel made them all ecstatic. However the next 12 hours would be hell.
The first three were spent by the 11 people discussing what they would do on leave, then as the sun set, the next three hours were spent nervously watching the enemy trench. As midnight approached, metallic skittering could be heard across no man’s land. The drones were being used to secure one last victory by some egotistical commander on the other side, to break one full trench line before peace had officially started. At first it was a few, not even making it to the trench as the Guardsmen gunned them down with ease, but as 6 a.m. crept closer, the assault intensified.
Eventually these drones were leaping into the trenches, the 11 people gunned them down, but more took their place, eventually people were being butchered right in front of Adonis, reminding him of his friend's fate. Adonis was sickened by the site of it but swallowed back the bile that had risen in his throat, Gordel was the last to die, ripped apart limb from limb right before Adonis, he gunned the three drones down but by the time he had Gordel was dead, Adonis may not have liked him, but to die like that, Gordel had his sympathies. As Adonis fought on he wondered when the sun would rise, how much longer would he have to fight these horrid engines, designed to kill in the cruelest way imaginable. Adonis did his duty and reported each casualty as they happened over long-range vox. The fighting never seemed to end, he had to pick up his comrades weapons multiple times as he kept running out of ammo.
After what seemed like an eternity the hues of violet and indigo that signified the sun was soon to rise appeared in the sky, and after only 30 more minutes of desperately trying to hold on to his life the drones in the trench suddenly stopped, climbed out and marched back to the other trench line. After this Adonis reported to high-command.
“This is vox-master Adonis, the fighting is over. 10 casualties, I’m all that's left.” Adonis reported grimmly. Exhaustion evident in his voice.
“This is High-command Vox-master Gunther. We hadn’t heard from you in a couple of hours so we thought you were dead. Frankly, the fact that you’re alive is a miracle.” Gunther responded incredulously.
“Is that so?” Adonis responded without any emotion, too exhausted to care.
“Well problem is we canceled evacuations to that trench. I’ll go talk to someone higher up. In the meantime sit tight.” Gunther responded.
Adonis would trudge out of the trench. Seeing a hill, not crater pocked and covered in grass with a large, flat rock on top. Adonis would make his way over to this hill, and sit atop the rock, feet pressed together as he took his vox-caster helmet off. His face covered in sweat, he can see how utterly covered in the blood of his comrades he is. Sickened by this fact and given his reprieve, he ejects what little remains in his stomach. Tears stream down his face as he questions how much longer he’ll be in this army, how many others will he see turned to paste, and why he decided to fight instead of joining his Roleru in the afterlife.
His mental breakdown is set to the backdrop of a beautiful sunset, he has calmed down by the time a gleaming purple transport pulls up to the trench line. A tall woman in purple armor steps out, white hair flowing down her shoulders, with piercing purple eyes. She scans for something before setting eyes on Adonis.
She calls out to him, “Vox-master, your transport awaits.” Adonis walks to the transport, not bothering to go back to the trench. After the imposing, yet elegant woman climbs into the transport after him, the doors close and it speeds off.
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2024.05.17 04:04 TrefoilTang A Hunger Game is held among all 45 US presidents. Who would win?

Rules of the game match the frist Hunger Game movie: One giant pile of weapons and supplies in the middle (No guns), with dangerous wilderness all around.
All the presidents are summoned at their age of presidency (Washington at 57, Biden at 78, etc), in a circle around the pile of weapons.
They all understand the rules of the game. They have historical knowledge and memory fitting for their time, so later presidents might have knowledge of prior presidents.
They are allowed to form temporary alliances, but only one may survive.
What will happen? Who will win and who will die first?
Edit: Just for fun, I feed this prompt to ChatGPT, and here's the result:
A horn sounded, and chaos erupted. The younger and more agile presidents surged forward. Theodore Roosevelt, 42 and brimming with energy, was among the first to reach the pile. He grabbed a spear and a hunting knife, his eyes scanning for threats.
Close behind him, Andrew Jackson, hardened from his military days, secured a tomahawk and a bow. He locked eyes with Roosevelt, a silent agreement forming. They nodded and moved as a pair, their experience in battle evident in their swift, coordinated actions.
Further back, the older presidents moved with caution. Joe Biden, 78, and Ronald Reagan, 69, recognized the need for alliances. They beckoned to others who might join them, seeking strength in numbers and strategy over brute force.
John F. Kennedy, 43, grabbed a dagger and sprinted into the forest, his mind racing with tactics. He knew his charisma could draw allies, but he also understood the importance of stealth. Not far from him, Abraham Lincoln, 52, with his towering height and somber determination, picked up a sturdy staff, using it as both a weapon and a walking aid.
In the melee, some presidents were slower to act. William Howard Taft, at his heaviest, struggled to keep pace. He found himself alongside a surprisingly spry John Quincy Adams, who at 57, had maintained a vigorous regimen. They exchanged a glance, an unspoken pact to watch each other's backs, at least for now.
As the initial frenzy calmed, the arena's dynamics shifted. Temporary alliances formed based on necessity and respect. The younger and more physically capable presidents took to the perimeter, using the forest to their advantage. The older and more politically savvy figures stayed closer to the clearing, their minds working on strategies to outlast the others.
Teddy Roosevelt and Andrew Jackson quickly emerged as a formidable duo. Their combined strength and combat experience made them a dominant force. They hunted down those who strayed too close, securing resources and eliminating threats.
In contrast, Kennedy, Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt formed a strategic alliance. FDR, despite being in his wheelchair, offered unparalleled tactical advice. His knowledge of modern warfare and alliances was invaluable. Lincoln's height and reach, combined with Kennedy's agility and FDR's intellect, made them a balanced and effective team.
As days turned into nights, the numbers dwindled. Tempers flared, and alliances crumbled under the pressure of survival. Woodrow Wilson, whose academic prowess had brought him to the presidency, tried to broker peace among the factions, but his efforts were short-lived. He fell victim to a trap set by the cunning and elusive Richard Nixon.
Eventually, it came down to the final six: Roosevelt, Jackson, Kennedy, Lincoln, Nixon, and surprisingly, Jimmy Carter, who had managed to survive through a combination of diplomacy and resourcefulness.
In a climactic showdown, Roosevelt and Jackson's alliance finally fractured. Jackson, driven by his unyielding ambition, turned on Roosevelt. The battle was fierce, but Jackson's ruthlessness won out. He stood over Roosevelt's fallen body, breathing heavily, his eyes scanning for the next challenge.
Nixon, ever the opportunist, seized the moment to strike at Jackson, but he underestimated Kennedy and Lincoln, who ambushed him with precision. With Nixon out of the picture, the final confrontation was inevitable.
Carter, knowing he couldn't match the others in physical combat, used his knowledge of the terrain to set traps. He managed to wound Lincoln, but it wasn't enough. Kennedy and Lincoln, despite their injuries and exhaustion, cornered Carter. In a moment of respect, they gave him a chance to yield. Carter, ever the peacemaker, accepted his fate gracefully.
The final duel between Kennedy and Lincoln was a testament to their enduring legacies. Lincoln, weakened by his earlier wound, struggled to keep up with Kennedy's youthful agility. The fight was long and grueling, but in the end, Kennedy's speed and strategy prevailed.
As Lincoln fell, he looked up at Kennedy with a mixture of pride and sadness. "You have the heart of a leader," he whispered before closing his eyes.
John F. Kennedy stood alone in the clearing, bloodied and exhausted. The horn sounded again, signaling the end. He had survived, but at what cost? The weight of the victory pressed heavily on his shoulders as he looked out over the battlefield, where the greatest leaders of the nation had fallen.
In the silence that followed, Kennedy raised his head to the sky, honoring those who had fought and fallen. He knew that his survival was not just a personal victory, but a testament to the resilience and spirit of the presidency itself.
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2024.05.17 04:02 AC_the_Panther_007 SNES: On the list, which SNES games in North America are your favorites in each year?

1991 (Aug. 13, 1991-Dec. 31, 1991):
  1. F-ZERO (Launch Title)
  2. Gradius III (Launch Title)
  3. Pilotwings (Launch Title)
  4. SimCity (Launch Title)
  5. Super Mario World (Launch Title)
  6. Drakkhen
  7. Final Fight
  8. HAL's Hole in One Golf
  9. HyperZone
  10. Populous
  11. Super Bases Loaded
  12. Super R-Type
  13. The Chessmaster
  14. U.N. Squadron
  15. Ultraman
  16. Final Fantasy II
  17. ActRaiser
  18. Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball
  19. Darius Twin
  20. John Madden Football
  21. Paperboy 2
  22. Radical Psycho Machine Racing
  23. Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
  24. Super Tennis
  25. True Golf Classics: Waialae Country Club
  26. Super Castlevania IV
  27. D-Force
  28. Home Alone
  29. Lagoon
  30. Super Baseball Simulator 1.000
  31. Super Off Road
  32. The Miracle Piano Teaching System
1992 (Jan. 1, 1992-Dec. 31, 1992):
  1. Earth Defense Force
  2. Joe & Mac
  3. Ys III: Wanderers from Ys
  4. Nolan Ryan's Baseball
  5. Super Scope 6
  6. Super Smash TV
  7. The Legend of the Mystical Ninja
  8. Extra Innings
  9. Lemmings
  10. PGA Tour Golf
  11. Pit-Fighter
  12. Smart Ball
  13. The Addams Family
  14. WWF Super WrestleMania
  15. Contra III: The Alien Wars
  16. Raiden Trad
  17. Rival Turf!
  18. Super Adventure Island
  19. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
  20. Top Gear
  21. True Golf Classics: Pebble Beach Golf Links
  22. World League Soccer
  23. Xardion
  24. Arcana
  25. Jack Nicklaus Golf
  26. Mario Paint
  27. Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
  28. Super Soccer
  29. The Rocketeer
  30. Garry Kitchen's Super Battletank: War in the Gulf
  31. Krusty's Super Fun House
  32. Space Football: One on One
  33. Super Soccer Champ
  34. Thunder Spirits
  35. Clue
  36. Spanky's Quest
  37. Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
  38. Ka-blooey
  39. Magic Sword
  40. Rampart
  41. Soul Blazer
  42. Strike Gunner S.T.G.
  43. Super Play Action Football
  44. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time
  45. Axelay
  46. DinoCity
  47. F1 ROC: Race of Champions
  48. Faceball 2000
  49. George Foreman's KO Boxing
  50. Monopoly
  51. RoboCop 3
  52. Roger Clemens' MVP Baseball
  53. Super Bowling
  54. Super Mario Kart
  55. The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare
  56. Wheel of Fortune: Featuring Vanna White
  57. Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
  58. Battle Clash
  59. BlaZeon: The Bio-Cyborg Challenge
  60. David Crane's Amazing Tennis
  61. Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf
  62. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
  63. Hook
  64. James Bond Jr.
  65. King of the Monsters
  66. NCAA Basketball
  67. Phalanx
  68. Q*bert 3
  69. Race Drivin'
  70. Sküljagger: Revolt of the Westicans
  71. Space Megaforce
  72. Super Batter Up
  73. Super Buster Bros.
  74. Super Double Dragon
  75. The Irem Skins Game
  76. TKO Super Championship Boxing
  77. Wings 2: Aces High
  78. Bazooka Blitzkrieg
  79. Best of the Best: Championship Karate
  80. Captain Novolin
  81. Chuck Rock
  82. Cyber Spin
  83. Firepower 2000
  84. GunForce
  85. Imperium
  86. John Madden Football '93
  87. On the Ball
  88. Out of This World
  89. Prince of Persia
  90. Road Riot 4WD
  91. Road Runner's Death Valley Rally
  92. Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge
  93. Super Star Wars
  94. Wing Commander
  95. Wordtris
  96. X-Zone
  97. Bulls vs. Blazers and the NBA Playoffs
  98. Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball
  99. Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool
  100. Gemfire
  101. Goal!
  102. Gods: The Bitmap Brothers
  103. Jeopardy!
  104. Jimmy Connors Pro Tennis Tour
  105. Lethal Weapon
  106. Musya
  107. NBA All-Star Challenge
  108. NHLPA Hockey '93
  109. Pro Quarterback
  110. Push-Over
  111. Test Drive II: The Duel
  112. The Magical Quest starring Mickey Mouse
  113. WarpSpeed
1993 (Jan. 1, 1993-Dec. 31, 1993):
  1. California Games II
  2. Power Moves
  3. The Hunt for Red October
  4. Uncharted Waters
  5. Aerobiz
  6. Cool World
  7. Dragon's Lair
  8. Harley's Humongous Adventure
  9. Hit the Ice
  10. Shanghai II: Dragon's Eye
  11. SimEarth: The Living Planet
  12. Sonic Blast Man
  13. Super Valis IV
  14. The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt
  15. Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster Busts Loose!
  16. Doomsday Warrior
  17. Inindo: Way of the Ninja
  18. King Arthur's World
  19. Spindizzy Worlds
  20. Star Fox
  21. Super Conflict: The Mideast
  22. Super Strike Eagle
  23. Tecmo Super NBA Basketball
  24. The Combatribes
  25. American Gladiators
  26. Batman Returns
  27. Battle Grand Prix
  28. Brawl Brothers
  29. Cybernator
  30. Fatal Fury
  31. Outlander
  32. Street Combat
  33. Super Ninja Boy
  34. The Lost Vikings
  35. The Terminator
  36. Tom and Jerry
  37. Toys
  38. Wayne's World
  39. Alien³
  40. Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind
  41. Congo's Caper
  42. MechWarrior
  43. Shadowrun
  44. Super Black Bass
  45. Super Turrican
  46. Taz-Mania
  47. Vegas Stakes
  48. Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?
  49. Rock n' Roll Racing
  50. Run Saber
  51. B.O.B.
  52. Battletoads in Battlemaniacs
  53. Cacoma Knight in Bizyland
  54. Dungeon Master
  55. Family Dog
  56. Kawasaki Caribbean Challenge
  57. Mario is Missing!
  58. Pocky & Rocky
  59. Super High Impact
  60. The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
  61. The Blues Brothers
  62. The Great Waldo Search
  63. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
  64. Wolfchild
  65. WWF Royal Rumble
  66. Yoshi's Cookie
  67. E.V.O.: Search for Eden
  68. First Samurai
  69. Disney's Goof Troop
  70. NFL Football
  71. Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing
  72. Super Baseball 2020
  73. Super James Pond
  74. Super Slam Dunk
  75. Final Fight 2
  76. Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting
  77. Super Mario All-Stars
  78. Super Slap Shot
  79. Mortal Kombat: Competition Edition
  80. Alien vs. Predator
  81. Boxing Legends of the Ring
  82. Bram Stoker's Dracula
  83. Captain America and the Avengers
  84. Cool Spot
  85. GP-1
  86. Mecarobot Golf
  87. Operation Logic Bomb: The Ultimate Search & Destroy
  88. P.T.O.
  89. Plok
  90. Redline F-1 Racer
  91. Rocky Rodent
  92. Super Bomberman
  93. Super Off Road: the Baja
  94. Super Widget
  95. The 7th Saga
  96. Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends: Adventure Series
  97. Top Gear 2
  98. Tuff E Nuff
  99. Utopia: The Creation of a Nation
  100. Wing Commander: The Secret Missions
  101. World Heroes
  102. Yoshi's Safari
  103. Zombies Ate My Neighbors
  104. Aero the Acro-Bat
  105. Battletoads & Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team
  106. Capcom's MVP Football
  107. Cliffhanger
  108. Daffy Duck: The Marvin Missions
  109. Family Feud
  110. Football Fury
  111. Kendo Rage
  112. Last Action Hero
  113. Lock On
  114. Madden NFL '94
  115. NBA Showdown
  116. NHL '94
  117. Pac-Attack
  118. Paladin's Quest
  119. Secret of Mana
  120. SimAnt
  121. Sunset Riders
  122. Super Caesars Palace
  123. Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
  124. The Incredible Crash Dummies
  125. The Ren & Stimpy Show: Veediots!
  126. The Super Aquatic Games Starring the Aquabats
  127. The Wizard of Oz
  128. Troddlers
  129. True Golf Classics: Wicked 18
  130. ActRaiser 2
  131. Disney's Aladdin
  132. BioMetal
  133. Championship Pool
  134. ClayFighter
  135. International Tennis Tour
  136. Jurassic Park
  137. Lamborghini American Challenge
  138. NHL Stanley Cup
  139. Out to Lunch
  140. Pink Goes to Hollywood
  141. Ranma ½: Hard Battle
  142. RoboCop Versus The Terminator
  143. Steel Talons
  144. Super Battleship
  145. Super Putty
  146. Tecmo Super Bowl
  147. Terminator 2: Judgment Day
  148. The Lawnmower Man
  149. Time Slip
  150. Tony Meola's Sidekicks Soccer
  151. Total Carnage
  152. We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
  153. ABC Monday Night Football
  154. Art of Fighting
  155. Barbie: Super Model
  156. Battle Blaze
  157. Battle Cars
  158. Beethoven: The Ultimate Canine Caper
  159. Dennis the Menace
  160. Dig & Spike Volleyball
  161. F1 Pole Position
  162. Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf
  163. Inspector Gadget
  164. Jim Power: The Lost Dimension in 3-D
  165. Lufia & the Fortress of Doom
  166. Mario's Time Machine
  167. Metal Combat: Falcon's Revenge
  168. Metal Marines
  169. Nobunaga's Ambition
  170. Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny
  171. Side Pocket
  172. Soldiers of Fortune
  173. Super Chase H.Q.
  174. Super Nova
  175. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters
  176. The Adventures of Dr. Franken
  177. World Soccer '94: Road to Glory
1994 (Jan. 1, 1994-Dec. 31, 1994):
  1. Brett Hull Hockey
  2. Choplifter III
  3. Lester the Unlikely
  4. Lethal Enforcers
  5. Mega Man X
  6. Riddick Bowe Boxing
  7. Skyblazer
  8. Super Battletank 2
  9. Super Solitaire
  10. Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension
  11. Ardy Lightfoot
  12. Bill Walsh College Football
  13. Bugs Bunny: Rabbit Rampage
  14. Flashback: The Quest for Identity
  15. Mickey's Ultimate Challenge
  16. Ninja Warriors
  17. Pro Sport Hockey
  18. Sports Illustrated: Championship Football & Baseball
  19. Super Alfred Chicken
    1. Super Bases Loaded 2
  21. Super Troll Islands
  22. T2: The Arcade Game
  23. Turn and Burn: No-Fly Zone
  24. Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94
  25. X-Kaliber 2097
  26. Chester Cheetah: Wild Wild Quest
  27. Claymates
  28. Equinox
  29. Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball
  30. MLBPA Baseball
  31. NBA Jam
  32. Star Trek: The Next Generation - Future's Past
  33. The Flintstones: The Treasure of Sierra Madrock
  34. The Peace Keepers
  35. Wolfenstein 3D
  36. Young Merlin
  37. Super Metroid
  38. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Eye of the Beholder
  39. Bébé's Kids
  40. Champions World Class Soccer
  41. Dream T.V.
  42. Fatal Fury 2
  43. Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics
  44. King of Dragons
  45. Knights of the Round
  46. Legend
  47. Liberty or Death
  48. Mega Man Soccer
  49. Pinball Dreams
  50. Rocko's Modern Life: Spunky's Dangerous Day
  51. SOS
  52. Super Goal! 2
  53. Time Trax
  54. Ultima: The False Prophet
  55. Wheel of Fortune: Deluxe Edition
  56. Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom
  57. Andre Agassi Tennis
  58. ClayFighter: Tournament Edition
  59. ESPN Baseball Tonight
  60. FIFA International Soccer
  61. Jeopardy! Sports Edition
  62. Relief Pitcher
  63. Rex Ronan: Experimental Surgeon
  64. Space Ace
  65. Spectre
  66. Suzuka 8 Hours
  67. The Pirates of Dark Water
  68. ESPN SpeedWorld
  69. Barkley: Shut Up and Jam!
  70. Capcom's Soccer Shootout
  71. Championship Soccer '94
  72. Final Fight Guy
  73. HardBall III
  74. Hyper V-Ball
  75. Jeopardy! Deluxe Edition
  76. King of the Monsters 2
  77. Natsume Championship Wrestling
  78. Operation Europe: Path to Victory 1939-45
  79. Saturday Night Slam Masters
  80. Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers
  81. The Jetsons: Invasion of the Planet Pirates
  82. The Ren & Stimpy Show: Fire Dogs
  83. The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang
  84. Tommy Moe's Winter Extreme: Skiing & Snowboarding
  85. Ultimate Fighter
  86. World Cup USA '94
  87. Disney's Beauty and the Beast
  88. F1 ROC II: Race of Champions
  89. Stunt Race FX
  90. Super Godzilla
  91. Breath of Fire
  92. Aerobiz Supersonic
  93. An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
  94. Brain Lord
  95. Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls
  96. Eek! The Cat
  97. Elite Soccer
  98. Fighter's History
  99. Fun 'n Games
  100. Mr. Nutz
  101. Tetris 2
  102. The Adventures of Kid Kleets
  103. The Death and Return of Superman
  104. The Incredible Hulk
  105. Disney's The Jungle Book
  106. The Untouchables
  107. Troy Aikman NFL Football
  108. Kid Klown in Crazy Chase
  109. Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage
  110. Blackthorne
  111. Illusion of Gaia
  112. Mario's Early Years: Fun with Numbers
  113. Michael Andretti's Indy Car Challenge
  114. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
  115. Mortal Kombat II
  116. Obitus
  117. Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures
  118. Super Bomberman 2
  119. Tecmo Super Baseball
  120. Virtual Bart
  121. Vortex
  122. WildSnake
  123. World Heroes 2
  124. Final Fantasy III
  125. Adventures of Yogi Bear
  126. Disney's Bonkers
  127. Bubsy II
  128. Earthworm Jim
  129. Firestriker
  130. HammerLock Wrestling
  131. Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures
  132. J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: Volume 1
  133. Lord of Darkness
  134. Mario's Early Years: Fun with Letters
  135. Math Blaster: Episode 1
  136. Mickey Mania: The Timeless Adventures of Mickey Mouse
  137. NBA Live '95
  138. NCAA Football
  139. Operation Thunderbolt
  140. R-Type III: The Third Lightning
  141. Radical Rex
  142. Robotrek
  143. Shaq-Fu
  144. Shien's Revenge
  145. Snow White in Happily Ever After
  146. Sparkster
  147. Super Adventure Island II
  148. Super Punch-Out!!
  149. Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
  150. The Great Circus Mystery Starring Mickey & Minnie
  151. Disney's The Lion King
  152. Uncharted Waters: New Horizons
  153. Donkey Kong Country
  154. 3 Ninjas Kick Back
  155. ACME Animation Factory
  156. Aero Fighters
  157. Aero the Acro-Bat 2
  158. Al Unser Jr.'s Road to the Top
  159. Animaniacs
  160. Ballz 3D
  161. Bassin's Black Bass with Hank Parker
  162. Beavis and Butt-Head
  163. Cannondale Cup
  164. Demon's Crest
  165. Dragon View
  166. ESPN Sunday Night NFL
  167. Ghoul Patrol
  168. Home Improvement
  169. Jammit
  170. Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues
  171. Lemmings 2: The Tribes
  172. Madden NFL '95
  173. Mario's Early Years: Preschool Fun
  174. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
  175. Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City
  176. Newman/Haas Indy Car featuring Nigel Mansell
  177. NHL '95
  178. Nickelodeon GUTS
  179. No Escape
  180. Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure
  181. Pocky & Rocky 2
  182. Samurai Shodown
  183. Sonic Blast Man II
  184. Speed Racer in My Most Dangerous Adventures
  185. Stone Protectors
  186. Street Hockey '95
  187. Super Bonk
  188. Super Pinball: Behind the Mask
  189. The Pagemaster
  190. The Ren & Stimpy Show: Time Warp
  191. Tin Star
  192. TNN Bass Tournament of Champions
  193. Ultima: Runes of Virtue II
  194. Ultima: The Black Gate
  195. WCW SuperBrawl Wrestling
  196. Wolverine: Adamantium Rage
  197. WWF Raw
  198. X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse
  199. Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel
  200. Biker Mice from Mars
  201. Brutal: Paws of Fury
  202. ESPN National Hockey Night
  203. GP-1: Part II
  204. Hurricanes
  205. Metal Morph
  206. Micro Machines
  207. NFL Quarterback Club
  208. Pieces
  209. Power Instinct
  210. Rise of the Robots
  211. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Starship Bridge Simulator
  212. Street Racer
  213. Tetris & Dr. Mario
  214. The Adventures of Batman & Robin
  215. The Tick
  216. Tiny Toon Adventures: Wacky Sports Challenge
  217. Uniracers
  218. Wario's Woods
  219. Super Game Boy (if counts)
1995 (Jan. 1, 1995-Dec. 31, 1995):
  1. A.S.P. Air Strike Patrol
  2. BreakThru!
  3. Brett Hull Hockey 95
  4. Carrier Aces
  5. ClayFighter 2: Judgment Clay
  6. Full Throttle: All-American Racing
  7. Mega Man X2
  8. Might and Magic III: Isles of Terra
  9. Pac-In-Time
  10. Rap Jam: Volume One
  11. seaQuest DSV
  12. Tecmo Super Bowl II: Special Edition
  13. The Ignition Factor
  14. NBA Jam: Tournament Edition
  15. Addams Family Values
  16. The Adventures of Mighty Max
  17. Brandish
  18. Kirby's Avalanche
  19. Kirby's Dream Course
  20. Looney Tunes B-Ball
  21. NCAA Final Four Basketball
  22. Pinball Fantasies
  23. Rise of the Phoenix
  24. Spider-Man: The Animated Series
  25. Super Bases Loaded 3: License to Steal
  26. The Flintstones : The Movie
  27. Top Gear 3000
  28. True Lies
  29. Bust-A-Move
  30. Sterling Sharpe: End 2 End
  31. The Itchy & Scratchy Game
  32. Warlock
  33. Fatal Fury Special
  34. Kyle Petty's No Fear Racing
  35. Metal Warriors
  36. Stargate
  37. The Ren & Stimpy Show: Buckaroo$!
  38. Timecop
  39. Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen
  40. EarthBound
  41. Air Cavalry
  42. Bass Masters Classic
  43. Hagane: The Final Conflict
  44. International Superstar Soccer
  45. Judge Dredd
  46. Jungle Strike
  47. Justice League Task Force
  48. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
  49. Packy & Marlon
  50. Phantom 2040
  51. Super R.B.I. Baseball
  52. The Sporting News: Baseball
  53. Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
  54. King Arthur and the Knights of Justice
  55. Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire
  56. Tecmo Secret of the Stars
  57. Wild Guns
  58. Ninja Gaiden Trilogy
  59. Chrono Trigger
  60. Primal Rage
  61. Batman Forever
  62. Captain Commando
  63. Demolition Man
  64. Killer Instinct
  65. Speedy Gonzales: Los Gatos Bandidos
  66. SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
  67. DOOM
  68. Mega Man 7
  69. Bronkie the Bronchiasaurus
  70. Castlevania: Dracula X
  71. Foreman For Real
  72. Head-On Soccer
  73. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Fighting Edition
  74. NHL '96
  75. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Crossroads of Time
  76. WeaponLord
  77. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
  78. Mortal Kombat 3
  79. Big Sky Trooper
  80. MechWarrior 3050
  81. NBA Live '96
  82. Nosferatu
  83. Porky Pig's Haunted Holiday
  84. Secret of Evermore
  85. Spawn: The Video Game
  86. Tecmo Super Bowl III: Final Edition
  87. The Mask
  88. Madden NFL '96
  89. AAAHH!! Real Monsters
  90. Dirt Trax FX
  91. Doom Troopers
  92. Earthworm Jim 2
  93. Emmitt Smith Football
  94. FIFA Soccer '96
  95. Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball
  96. International Superstar Soccer Deluxe
  97. Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings
  98. Jimmy Houston's Bass Tournament U.S.A.
  99. NBA Give 'N Go
  100. NFL Quarterback Club 96
  101. Scooby-Doo Mystery
  102. Sid Meier's Civilization
  103. Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety
  104. Super Turrican 2
  105. Urban Strike
  106. Wild C.A.T.s
  107. WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game
  108. Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure
  109. Breath of Fire II
  110. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
  111. Kawasaki Superbike Challenge
  112. P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations
  113. Revolution X
  114. Syndicate
  115. Disney's Toy Story
  116. War 2410
  117. Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars
  118. Zoop
  119. Final Fight 3
  120. Mega Man X3
  121. PGA Tour 96
  122. Prehistorik Man
  123. Sink or Swim
  124. College Slam
  125. Cutthroat Island
  126. Frantic Flea
  127. Mark Davis' The Fishing Master
  128. The Brainies
1996-1998 (Jan. 1, 1996-Dec. 31, 1998):
  1. Power Piggs of the Dark Age
  2. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
  3. Ken Griffey Jr.'s Winning Run
  4. Olympic Summer Games: Atlanta 1996
  5. Bass Masters Classic: Pro Edition
  6. Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
  7. Magic Boy
  8. Mohawk & Headphone Jack
  9. Tetris Attack
  10. Kirby Super Star
  11. Ms. Pac-Man
  12. PGA European Tour
  13. Power Rangers Zeo: Battle Racers
  14. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
  15. Madden NFL '97
  16. NHL '97
  17. Oscar
  18. Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame
  19. War 3010: The Revolution
  20. Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits
  21. Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble
  22. Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems
  23. Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow
  24. NBA Hang Time
  25. Disney's Pinocchio
  26. SimCity 2000
  27. Street Fighter Alpha 2
  28. Whizz
  29. Casper
  30. College Football USA '97
  31. Incantation
  32. Mr. Do!
  33. NBA Live '97
  34. Realm
  35. FIFA Soccer '97
  36. Lost Vikings 2
  37. Harvest Moon
  38. Brunswick World: Tournament of Champions
  39. Midway Presents Arcade's Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1
  40. Kirby's Dream Land 3
  41. Arkanoid: Doh It Again
  42. Madden NFL '98
  43. Space Invaders
  44. Timon & Pumbaa's Jungle Games
  45. NHL '98
  46. NBA Live '98
  47. Frogger
Plus, there are 716 Super Nintendo Entertainment System video games in North America.
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2024.05.17 03:52 Turbulent_Pause6428 Worcester BOH Calls For Increasing State Alcohol Tax

Worcester BOH voted Monday unanimously in favor of increasing the states excise tax on alcohol. They state it has become a "public health challenge" with alcohol killing more people than opiods every year. The vote "sends a message to lawmakers" that they need to increase the tax as a way to combat "dangerous drinking connected to thousands of deaths in Mass". In 2019, there were 3101 alcohol-attributed deaths (5.15% of all deaths statewide). In 2022, it exceeded opiod related deaths for that year (2331). When accounting for unconfirmed deaths, it comes in at 2359. Apparently what the state makes in tax revenue off sales doesn't cover governmental bodies alcohol-related expenses. "The average per person cost of alcohol problems in 2010 (the last year data is available) was $861, amounting to a total cost of $5.6 billion annually statewide. Less than half of that yearly total was paid out by governments in Massachusetts due to budget constraints. The payments for lost productivity, property damage, health care, criminal justice and other costs connected to alcohol consumption averaged $345 per person or $2.2 billion annually. Meanwhile, the average per person revenue from alcohol excise taxes was $11 in 2020". Increasing alcohol tax is an effective way to dump more money into "government's coffers". Maryland was used as an example, which stated they had a positive result from an increase in their alcohol tax. They raised it by 3% in 2020 and raised almost $90 million in revenue. They put some of the extra money raised towards health care programs. They also claim an 11% decrease in alcohol consumption between 2011-2016. Mass "checks most boxes across the board" for lowest alcohol taxes for New England. Taxes were last raised in 1980 in MA, and they estimate it's lost 75% of it's value by not adjusting for inflation every year. As an example, beverages of over 30 proof are at $4.05/gallon whereas adjusted for inflation it should be $16.26/gallon. BOH Vice Chairwoman was hesitant and questioned what impact a vote would have. She said the state faces two certain challenges to this issue. One was Baker making liquor stores essential services during COVID, which she believes caused residents to use alcohol to numb their fear and contributed to addictions. Second was the large community of colleges and universities where drinking is a part of the culture. When she was asked if lawmakers will vote on it, she said "it's facing an uphill battle". She cited stores that sell liquor will likely not be in favor, as they will see a cut in their revenue. Also that some lawmakers may not be in favor as that means less sales which equal less revenue. The Mass Package Stores Association executive director said all that will accomplish is sending more people over state lines to NH (tax-free) or RI to buy their alcohol products or enticing people to illegally order online. A senator (Michael Moore) sits on the states Joint Committee on Revenue and said given how expensive everything is right now, now is not the time to raise the taxes. He believes people in Worcester will drive over state lines to RI and make their purchases which hurts the state as it is and also fears people will consume alcohol over state lines and travel back which could create a public health hazard. He believes education is the way to go. "At what point does the government or the individual have the role to monitor themselves?" In 2011, bills were sent through for an increase in tax and died. BOH also voted unanimously in favor to hold a meeting with lawmakers who's jurisdiction includes Worcester to try and lobby support for increasing alcohol excise tax. They also voted unanimously in favor to hold a meeting with the city's License Commission, which regulates Worcester's alcohol licenses. Currently the city has 293, with 231 on-premises and 62 off-premises and does not limit the number of licenses issued. The city's License Commission chairman says now is not the time to raise taxes either, as most restaurants and bars are struggling to stay open. In March, License Commission allowed bars and restaurants to offer full liquor bottle service for events, whereas previously it was only wine or beer (liquor was restricted since 2018).
--Another telegram and gazette article, link below. Included more of the article for those that cannot read the article due to subscription membership.
https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/2024/05/16/worcester-board-of-health-urges-hike-in-state-alcohol-tax/73721407007/?utm_source=telegram-newsalert-strada&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsalert&utm_term=hero&utm_content=nteg-worcester-nletter01
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2024.05.17 01:45 kayakero Most successful traders of all time (part 1)

The success of traders is not always easy, since there are hundreds of losses behind. Their lives are marked by both triumph and drama and surrounded by money, speculation and fortune.
We prepared a list of the most famous market makers, including legendary traders in history and modern day traders. Learning from mistakes, thinking ahead and being flexible has helped them become successful traders. Keep reading this article to be inspired by their great feats.

1. George Soros

George Soros, alias "the man who broke the Bank of England," was born in 1930 in Hungary. Being Jewish, he survived the Holocaust and fled the country at the time. He is one of the most popular and famous traders in the world. In England, Soros worked as a waiter or railway porter before graduating from the London School of Economics. This led him into the world of banking when he rose to the position of merchant banker at Singer & Friedlander.
With the help of his father, he moved to the United States to work at a Wall Street brokerage firm. Following his successful results at several firms, George created his hedge fund in 1970, called "Quantum." There he rose to fame.
In 1992, Soros made a huge bet against the British pound and made one billion US dollars in just 24 hours.
Quantum accumulated £3.9bn, and Soros borrowed more to raise a total of £5.5bn. But sterling began to fall. Soros then shorted the £5.5 billion against the German mark on September 16, also known as Black Wednesday. This contributed to the fall in the price of the currency and forced the United Kingdom to leave the European Exchange Rate Mechanism.
The result was one of the fastest billion dollars anyone has ever made and one of the most famous trades in history, which later became known as “the Bank of England collapse.”

2. Jesse Livermore

Jesse Livermore's life could serve as the basis for a movie story. Born in 1877, he was destined to be a farmer, but ran away from home to become a multimillionaire. His story is wrapped up in money, lovers, bankruptcy and scandals.
At a young age, Jesse Livermore learned to read and write, became interested in news and economics, and learned to analyze prices. With experience, he mastered detecting trend reversals and popularized modern technical analysis. Livermore was one of the first to use stop losses, a risk management tool that traders still use today.
Jesse made his first $250,000 selling stocks just before the San Francisco earthquake. In 1925, he made US$3 million by shorting wheat. He then made about $100,000 in profits by short-selling American stocks before they crashed in 1929. One of the richest and most successful traders of his time, Jesse earned the nickname “The Gambling Boy.” .
However, Jesse went through several bankruptcies. He managed to get back on the market in the first two cases, but the third bankruptcy was fatal. He made a mistake and lost all his money in 1929.
Combined with family tragedies, stress, and other failures, Jesse Livermore realized he would never be able to operate the same way again. In 1940, he shot himself to death.
By the way, her son Jesse Livermore Jr. fell into the same habits as his mother, who suffered from alcoholism, and took his own life in 1975. This happened while he was drunk, after shooting his beloved dog and trying to shoot a police officer.

3. William Delbert Gann

If you are a trader who practices technical analysis, you have surely heard the name of WD Gann and his trading theory. William Delbert Gann was born in 1878 in Texas, the first of 11 children in a poor family dedicated to growing cotton. He did not finish primary or secondary school because his parents expected him to work on the farm.
Gann believed that the Bible was the best book and obtained most of his education from it. Her writing style is full of mystery, esotericism and an indirect style that many find difficult to follow.
However, Gann created powerful technical analysis tools such as Gann angles, the hexagon, the 360 ​​circle, the 9 square, and many more. Most of them are based on ancient mathematics, geometry, astronomy and astrology, and are widely used by traders today.
Critics claim that there is no real evidence that Gann did not make profits from investments in the market and that he made money selling investment books and courses. It is unclear to what extent WD Gann became rich from his trading analysis, but when he died in the 1950s, his estate was valued at just over US$100,000.
But the amazing thing is that, a hundred years ago, Gann created trading rules, ranging from basic money management principles to mind games, that still apply.

4. Paul Tudor Jones

Paul Tudor Jones is undoubtedly one of the greatest stock market insider traders in history, with an estimated net worth of around US$7.5 billion.
After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1976, Paul began trading cotton futures on the New York Cotton Exchange. As a curious fact, he lost his job because he fell asleep at his desk after a night of partying with his friends. Paul then worked as a commodities broker and, in 1980, he founded his investment and trading company, Tudor Investment Corporation. The fund managed to achieve a 100% return during its first five years, which is a surprising fact for today.
Paul's biggest prediction was the market crash of 1987, known as Black Monday. Thanks to his accurate prediction, Jones made about $100,000 in profit instead of losing money.
Paul Tudor Jones developed his own trading strategy, which helped him be successful. His main rule is to be consistent and not expect quick money. His great risk management skills and realistic expectations of his possible operations allowed him to have a stable income.

5. Jim Rogers

From his youth, Jim Rogers had business acumen selling peanuts and used plastic thrown away by baseball fans. He graduated with honors in History and obtained a second degree in Economics from the University of Oxford. Currently, Rogers' estimated net worth is over 300 million US dollars.
In 1964, Rogers joined Dominick & Dominick, LLC on Wall Street, where he traded stocks and bonds. But from 1966 to 1968, Jim was in the Army during the Vietnam War.
Two years after his military service, Jim joined an investment bank where he met his partner George Soros. In the early 1970s, they co-founded the Quantum Fund, which gained an impressive 4,200% in ten years.
The biggest skill that helped Rogers become a successful trader was his ability to make clear forecasts. In the 1990s, he was right in his bullish forecasts on commodities. Jim has also criticized the inability of the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve to fight rising inflation, warning that it could worsen before stabilizing.
When he retired, Rogers embarked on a three-year tour of 116 countries in a custom-built Mercedes. He broke the world record for the longest car trip made uninterrupted. He also wrote books detailing his adventures.
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2024.05.17 01:16 MannerNo7000 Dutton is more than happy to help billionaires, except one

Dutton is more than happy to help billionaires, except one
A casual observer of parliament could easily assume that Peter Dutton has been reading Karl Marx since Labor revealed its budget plan to offer tax credits worth $13.7 billion for critical minerals and clean energy. The opposition leader pretends to line up with the proletariat to oppose the scheme as “billions of dollars for billionaires”.
Marx likened capitalists to vampires, so the Coalition attack lines seem mild by comparison. Even so, the thrust of Dutton’s complaint is that Australian billionaires are exploiting taxpayers to get a handout they do not need. He suddenly dislikes giving billionaires a helping hand.
A promotional video from Hancock Prospecting shows Opposition Leader Peter Dutton with Gina Rinehart and Roy Hill CEO Gerhard Veldsman last year. A promotional video from Hancock Prospecting shows Opposition Leader Peter Dutton with Gina Rinehart and Roy Hill CEO Gerhard Veldsman last year.CREDIT: HANCOCK PROSPECTING This will be news to voters who remember the Liberals and Nationals helping Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart, and its richest man, Andrew Forrest, by repealing the Labor government’s mining tax in 2014. Nobody can be sure how much the big miners have saved in the years since that repeal, but it would make the tax credits look like spare change.
The Liberals still love their billionaires, of course. Dutton flew to Perth on February 29 to celebrate Rinehart’s birthday at a lavish party that night, even though this meant hours of travel for only a short time at the event. The Australian Financial Review revealed he was at Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine last November for a banquet, at which guests were served Bollinger and peach bellinis. To be fair, Dutton took commercial flights at his own expense.
Rinehart has befriended plenty of Liberals and Nationals over the years. That is no shock, given the way wealthy business figures have also cosied up to Labor leaders from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese down. Even the Greens have their wealthy patrons. And nobody matches the sheer volume of cash that mining magnate Clive Palmer gives his own party.
Loading Even so, the friendship from Rinehart for the Liberals and Nationals has been on a mighty scale. She provided free travel and accommodation to Coalition MPs such as Barnaby Joyce and Scott Morrison before they gained ministries in the Abbott government in 2013, and in 2011 she flew Liberal deputy leader Julie Bishop to India to attend a wedding.
This influence counts. One of Australia’s biggest deals in critical minerals, a lithium mine and refinery called the Nolans project in the Northern Territory, could one day deliver a big pay-off to Rinehart, who is an investor in the developer, Arafura Resources. The project is being backed with $840 million in federal loans.
Labor announced the support last month, but the funding had its genesis in the Coalition’s time in power. Arafura says it gained in-principle support from two federal agencies, Export Finance Australia and the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, in May and June 2021. Rinehart bought into Arafura at the end of 2022. The Coalition cleared the way for the financial aid, then Labor sealed the deal. Surprise! If there are billions for billionaires in this new mining boom, the Liberals and Nationals have helped to make them happen.
Loading Everyone in parliament knows that the Coalition jibes are petty and personal. They have one billionaire, and one only, in their sights: Forrest, the executive chairman at iron ore company Fortescue and a big investor in wind farms. He has been lobbying the government hard to get a subsidy for hydrogen. For Dutton and his colleagues, however, his real crime is that he mocks their nuclear energy plan.
The Liberals used to like Forrest, but things turned sour when he started investing in renewable energy. That, apparently, is anathema. Worse, he dismissed the Coalition nuclear plan just a few months ago. He called it an idea from a “fairy godmother”. That grates so much on the Liberals that some of them yell out his name in question time.
Investors, however, seem to like the Labor tax credits. The main players in critical minerals gained a small boost in their share prices on the day after the budget. Companies such as Arafura Rare Earths and Liontown Resources were suddenly worth a little bit more for their owners, including Rinehart. There were similar gains for Lynas, Mineral Resources, Northern Minerals, Pilbara Minerals and Vanadium Resources.
Most of these companies are small players in a big arena. Northern Minerals has a market capitalisation of only $207 million. Arafura is worth $450 million. Liontown is worth more, at $3.4 billion, and Lynas is worth about $6.4 billion. Compare that with BHP, which is worth $223 billion. That puts this policy in perspective. The projects are risky and receive help only if they produce results.
Loading Dutton can extract some political wins from this budget plan. A vote to oppose the $13.7 billion tax credits, and possibly the full $22.7 billion in the Future Made In Australia, could give the Coalition a notional budget saving. Dutton and his shadow cabinet may choose to put that towards their nuclear plan.
When Angus Taylor was asked about nuclear subsidies on ABC Radio National on Wednesday morning, he said nuclear power would have to get a direct return on capital. He did not rule out federal assistance in some form.
There is a serious argument against the tax credits, based on the economic case for a free market without subsidies – not for Rinehart, not for Forrest, not for anyone. But that is not where the Coalition has planted its flag. It has no economic blueprint to wind back government assistance, shrink the public sector and leave big business to look after itself. As the Coalition showed when it was last in power, it is more than willing to shower corporate Australia with loans and grants. It even put up a $175 million loan for a coal mine.
The argument about tax credits has largely ignored one of the key factors: national security. Australia is trying to build up a critical minerals sector that can avoid being swamped by China. The financial support has arrived after years of talks between Australia and the United States on critical minerals – starting with a pact between then prime minister Scott Morrison and then president Donald Trump at the White House in October 2019.
Loading The fake debate about billionaires is another sign of the shallowness of so much talk about the budget. The tax credits will make a risky venture slightly less risky, with a profit for anyone prepared to take the risk. If that helps create more billionaires, who are the Liberals to complain? One day, those billionaires might even have some spare seats on their private jets. Bring on the Bollinger.
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2024.05.17 00:47 jonfinazzo UFC Vegas 92: Barboza vs. Murphy - A Breakdown by The Finz

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Last 5 Fights: WLLWW v. WLWWW
PICK: Emily Ducote by RD3 TKO
BW Bout: Alatengheili v. Kleydson Rodriguez
Records: 16-9-2 v. 8-3
Last 5 Fights: LWWDL v. LWLWW
PICK: Alatengheili by UD
SW W Bout: Piera Rodriguez v. Ariane Carnelossi
Records: 9-1 v. 14-3
Last 5 Fights: LWWWW v. LWWLW
PICK: Piera Rodriguez by Unanimous Decision
MW Bout: Abus Magomedov v. Warlley Alves
Records: 25-6-1 v. 14-7
Last 5 Fights: LLWWW v. LLLWL
PICK: Abus Magomedov by RD1 KO
BW W Bout: Tamires Vidal v. Melissa Gatto
Records: 7-2 v. 8-2-2
Last 5 Fights: LWWWW v. LLWWW
PICK: Melissa Gatto by RD2 Submission
LHW Bout: Oumar Sy v. Tuco Tokkos
Records: 9-0 v. 10-3
Last 5 Fights: WWWWW v. WWWLW
PICK: Oumar Sy by RD1 Submission
LW Bout: Tom Nolan v. Victor Martinez
Records: 6-1 v. 13-5
Last 5 Fights: LWWWW v. LWWWW
PICK: Tom Nolan by RD1 KO
MAIN CARD
SW W Bout: Angela Hill v. Luana Pinheiro
Records: 16-13 v. 11-2
Last 5 Fights: WLWWL v. LWWWW
PICK: Angela Hill by Split Decision
BW Bout: Adrian Yanez v. Vinicius Salvador
Records: 16-5 v. 14-6
Last 5 Fights: LLWWW v. LLWWW
PICK: Adrian Yanez by RD2 KO
WW Bout: Ramiz Brahimaj v. Themba Gorimbo
Records: 10-4 v. 12-4
Last 5 Fights: WLWLW v. WWLWL
PICK: Themba Gorimbo by RD2 KO
WW Bout: Khaos Williams v. Carlston Harris
Records: 14-3 v. 19-5
Last 5 Fights: WLWWL v. WWLWW
PICK: Carlston Harris by RD2 Sub
FeathW Bout: Edson Barboza v. Lerone Murphy
Records: 24-11 v. 13-0-1
Last 5 Fights: WWLLW v. WWWWW
PICK: Lerone Murphy by Unanimous Decision
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2024.05.17 00:31 ResponsibleAction861 2016 Prius v rolling backwards when trying to accelerate

Any ideas? Yesterday I was at a stop sign at the top of a small incline and when I accelerated the car rolled backward instead. No revving sound just nothing when I pressed the accelerator—like when you take your foot off a break and let a car roll backwards. The car backed up fine when put in reverse and the accelerator responded in reverse. I tried the hill/stop twice with the same result. I backed up turned the car off and waited for my husband who hopped in the car and it drove just fine for him and he drove around town the rest of the night in it. He had a different key fob and thinks it could be related. I think turning the car off reset something but I’m concerned it will happen again.
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2024.05.17 00:28 Least_Ad_1650 MIDGES (and other winged creatures)

Is there something special about this year when it comes to flying creepies?
My car windscreen has been an absolute mess for the last few weeks with insect guts.
I went camping last weekend, or should I say attempted to, in the Gap of Dunloe (Black Valley) and got absolutely eaten alive by midges. I have bite marks all over my body and I'm still itchy.
I arrived around 3pm. I was enjoying myself. Having an absolute ball of a time exploring the land. Trekking through the fields and climbing hills. Set my tent up in an absolutely beautfiful spot beside the Idukki Waterfalls.
But then they came.
It was 8pm and it was getting cold, so I went into my tent to get a feel for the temperature. It was warm in the tent compared to the outside, so I thought yeah this is perfect. I'm gonna be nice and cozy all night.
Went on my phone for a little bit. Maybe an hour. Removed myself from reality for a bit. TikTok and all that.
Then I left the tent.
That's when it happened.
I was breathing them in like they were part of the atmosphere. I was inhaling midges like they were oxygen. I was absolutely sucking them in. They were biting me left right and center.
At first I found it kind of funny. Haha city boy out in the wild gets attacked by nature haha.
I think I'm part man, part midge now.
I have never seen anything like it in my life. There were definitely thousands if not millions of the fuckers.
I literally abandoned my camp in the middle of the night and ran back to my car like a scared little girl. I was camping out in the middle of fucking nowhere and I had to cross boggy, mucky fields, and slippery rocky waterfalls to get back, with a torch to find my way. Got FUCKING SOAKED. But I managed to get back to the car.
What did I find when I got in the car? MORE FUCKING MIDGES. THEY FOLLOWED ME BACK.
I have a convertible so I put the roof down and the windows down and I fucking floored it to blow the fuckers out of the car. I drove miles around backroads and eventually to Kilarney, and by then most of the bastards were gone.
Went back to the Black Valley with all of the windows FIRMLY ROLLED UP to find a spot to fall asleep. Slept a few hours and got the fuck out of there. Some fucking wanker beeped me at about 2am to wake me up for some reason. Why? I guess he wanted a laugh.
Never got a single fucking picture of the northern lights because I was terrified to roll the windows down.
So yeah what's up with them midges this year? Am I just a sheltered city boy or are they going absolutely fucking insane this year?
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2024.05.17 00:11 Peacock-Shah-III The Farmer-Labor Presidential Primaries of 1952 Peacock-Shah Alternate Elections

The Farmer-Labor Presidential Primaries of 1952 Peacock-Shah Alternate Elections
Seeking a third term to finish his construction of a new dawn for the republic once and for all, incumbent President Philip La Follette has rallied his supporters within the party to almost guarantee his renomination after four years of intraparty purges of his detractors following his narrow triumph over John L. Lewis in 1948. Yet, inspired by former Vice President Lena Morrow Lewis’s deathbed plea to “save our party’s democratic soul,” burgeoning efforts from within statewide opposition groups have sought to mount opposition from within the presidential nominating process as a means of reconquering state parties.
Presidential portrait of Philip F. La Follette.
Philip F. La Follette: The heir to one of the nation’s great political dynasties, Philip Fox La Follette would emerge from the Great War and Revolution as a war hero, a reputation that, with his last name, would carry the once outspokenly anti-war young man to the Governor’s office, Lindbergh’s Supreme Court, and finally the upper echelons of the Army, where his ability to avoid taking positions on controversial issues would win him the Farmer-Labor nomination for the presidency in 1944–and finally the White House itself. Alienating much of his constituency from the outset with his determination to prosecute the war effort to its fullest, La Follette would respond to the battlefield use of two atomic weapons by Japan with a series of nuclear strikes upon the Japanese mainland that would claim final victory for the United States at the cost of the lives of over two million Japanese civilians. Appointing General Douglas MacArthur, hardly a Farmer-Laborite, as Secretary of State, La Follette has pursued the rebuilding and rearmament of a ring of anti-communist nations in Asia while pledging to avoid any future war.
Declaring that, with the age of war having closed, the republic must “win the peace,” La Follette allied himself with much of Charles Lindbergh’s base of support, saluting alongside the fascists of Alabama as he presided over the sharpest GDP growth in American history and buoyed it with executive orders to nationalize the healthcare industry while engaging in the mass sterilization of Americans and constructing an interstate highway system and hydroelectric power grid without congressional approval. With an investigation into the disappearance of Smedley Butler yielding evidence of an assassination organized under former President Lindbergh and a litany of arrests of leading anti-La Follette figures stuning the nation, the opposition would unite in an unprecedented impeachment effort.
Now, months after having saved his presidency from the first impeachment in American history, 55 year old incumbent President Philip F. La Follette has sought a new mandate for his call to “win the peace” in a quest for a third term; further, the President has taken his first major post-impeachment use of executive power to reorganize the cabinet into umbrella departments of Peace, Production, and Prosperity. Pointing to the successful slaying of the dragon of inflation and the first space launches in human history, Phil has sought the passage of a constitutional amendment reducing the legislative power to that of a veto and expanding that of the presidency while instituting a nationwide referendum system. Although practically guaranteed renomination after his purging of opponents from national power within Farmer-Labor following his narrow 1948 triumph over John L. Lewis, La Follette’s re-envisioning of Farmer-Labor has nonetheless continued to fuel a dogged but disorganized opposition movement despite the winning over of former opponents such as Washington’s Scoop Jackson, who nearly mounted a bid against La Follette himself.
Conservative former President Alf Landon, socialist Representative Norman Thomas, and the widow of Franklin Roosevelt, Anna Eleanor, campaigning in New York.
Nationwide Opposition Candidates:
With efforts to discourage any opposition campaigns in full swing, only one major figure has stepped forth to win ballot access in most states continuing to hold primaries, although many states have seen independent organizing efforts in tandem with the shared ultimate goal of the demise of fascism.
Alf Landon: 65 year old former President Alf Landon has his cross to bear. Refusing to endorse against Charles Lindbergh after withdrawing from the party’s 1936 primaries, Landon’s inaction as his 1932 campaign manager Rush Holt put Lindbergh over the line would see the Lone Eagle’s flight path on a course to the White House, from where he would crush the remaining loyal Landonites in the midterm elections of 1938. Landon emerged triumphant in 1928 by pitching his moderation as a formula for long term Farmer-Labor dominance of government, only to see the party implode under his watch. Losing the popular vote only to win a contingent election via the machinations of Clarence Dill, Landon's presidency proved eventful, most notable, perhaps for its domestic inaction. While concentrating his focus upon the Molotov-Lundeen Pact establishing friendly diplomatic relations with the Soviet government in Russia, a policy Landon championed as the catalyst for the wide scale withdrawal of foreign forces from American soil, Landon would cut economic aid across the board and refuse to bail out banks & big business in the face of record unemployment rates following the worldwide depression brought on by the collapse of the Japanese economic bubble, while focusing on driving up interest rates to control inflation.
Pitted against a hostile Congress led by Clarence Dill, the man whose legislative acumen carried him to the White House and who now stands as La Follette’s loyal Secretary of Peace, Landon found much of his party arrayed against him in the face of a veto of the Thomas Bill nationalizing natural gas distribution & the telephone industry despite prior promises from Landon to support both proposals. With the complete breakdown of legislative-executive relations, Dill forced through the Recovery Act of 1931, the largest omnibus bill in American history, enacting vast economic reforms over the disgruntlement of Landon. Winning the primaries of 1932 in a landslide, only to lose at the convention in the face of the backroom dealings of Clarence Dill, Landon would fail in a 1936 comeback attempt that would inadvertently pave the way to fascism.
In partisan exile, Landon would unsuccessfully organize against President Lindbergh, only to watch his followers be resoundingly defeated in the midterm elections of 1938; finding himself at the upper echelons of power anew as an unofficial negotiator with the United Kingdom under President Luce, Landon would organize political comeback in 1945 by winning election to the United States Senate after the death of George Norris. Working from there on policy issues such as advocacy of the Parliament of Nations and support for presidential programs such as the Interstate Highway system, Landon and his remaining caucus of conservatives have been at the fore of anti-La Follette intraparty organizing from the campaign of John L. Lewis to the movement for impeachment. Throwing his hat into the ring once more, Landon has used his stature to argue that only his brand of moderation can resurrect the Farmer-Labor of old as a viable party independent of the control of the fascists brought to power by his own neglect.
Commodore Robert A. Heinlein photographed shortly before his role in the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Heinlein has mounted a presidential bid separate entirely from other opposition efforts.
Robert A. Heinlein: Launched to international fame as the senior naval officer during the American attack on Pearl Harbor, 45-year-old former Commodore Robert A. Heinlein has used the events of December 7th, 1941 as a springboard for a lucrative career as a science fiction author. Emphasizing scientific accuracy in novels with titles such as Red Planet and Rocket Ship Galileo, Heinlein would step from the military and literary arenas to the political at the urging of his publisher James Laughlin and associate Ezra Pound, the poet and former New York Governor who has attempted to revive the American social credit movement. In turn, with Laughlin, Pound, and office holders such as Senators Hans Wight and John Horne Blackmore and Representative Solon Earl Low in tow, Heinlein has capitalized on his war hero stature to campaign for the presidency entirely unrelated to those of every other candidate campaigning against La Follette and instead intended to revitalite the American social credit movement.
Falling curiously between the social credit wing of Farmer-Labor and radicals of the Liberty League, Heinlein has described himself as a libertarian while supporting a social credit monetary system balancing a nationalized monetary supply with a requirement of a 100% reserve on money lending as described in his seminal novel For Us, The Living; further, he has coupled his experience in the Navy with his science fiction work to argue that he is uniquely able to continue President La Follette’s attempts to reach for the stars through a space program and argued for a currency backed by the very goods owned by the government itself. A firm believer in the concept of a national draft and a militarist at heart, Heinlein has resurrected positions such as support for the repeal of the Jesus Amendment, the concomitant secularization of the United States government, and support for a constitutional amendment requiring a national referendum prior to any declaration of war resulting in the drafting of supporters.
A comic book promoting Sid McMath for office.
Regional Opposition Candidates:
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With opposition Farmer-Labor organizations persisting around the nation and fighting to recapture control of their state parties, anti-La Follette factions across the nation have rallied around regional candidates in states permitting competitive primaries in an attempt to rise the tide of the down ballot opposition. Thus, all of the following candidates are only on the ballots of one or several states.
John Haynes Holmes: 73 year old Unitarian minister John Haynes Holmes served as a leading advisor to William Jennings Bryan, guiding the post-revolutionary nation through the unsteady waters of foreign occupation as he used the White House pulpit to preach his gospel of pacifist socialism. Playing a key role in the pardons of former revolutionaries, Holmes would serve in Alf Landon’s inaugural diplomatic delegation to Bolshevik Russia before reluctantly supporting Charles Lindbergh for his opposition to war with Japan. Nonetheless, a consistent opponent of fascism from his days as a seminary student denouncing young Governor Milford W. Howard’s new order in Alabama, Holmes has been a consistent bulwark in the struggle against the party’s fascist wing, renouncing President La Follette once it became clear that he would not end the Third Pacific War and using the word impeachment as early as the atomic bombings of 1945, which Holmes has denounced as a violation of the Jesus Amendment. Running on restoring the party’s former core of Christian socialism, Holmes has been put forth across New England as the flag bearer of the opposition, with a fundraising team led by widow Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, a distant cousin of the former President.
Sid McMath: Hoisting the banner of opposition across the Deep South and Southwest is 40 year old Arkansas Senator Sid McMath. Primarying longtime incumbent Farmer-Laborite Garrett Whiteside in 1948 only to face off against the organization of Progressive strategist Osro Cobb, known as the “wizard of Arkansas” for his success in what was once the nation’s most Farmer-Laborite state, McMath would win an upset victory running on his record as a war hero and ties to Smedley Butler and Evans Fordyce Carlson. Horrified at revelations of the murder of Butler by the Lindbergh Administration, McMath would vote for the removal of Philip La Follette after a midnight visit from his former commanding officer in the Marine Corps David Shoup, transforming himself from an enigma to a pariah overnight as fascists across the nation have descended upon Arkansas to challenge him in 1954, with La Follette forces already organizing behind challenger Orval Faubus in a move that has placed McMath in an unexpected alliance with former rival Osro Cobb.
An interview with Governor Frank Zeidler.
Jimmy Hoffa: 39 year old labor leader Jimmy Hoffa inherited the mantle of leadership of the Congress of Industrial Organizations from longtime President John L. Lewis after the arrest of Lewis and his deputy Tony Boyle. A moderate with sympathies to both the party’s right and left seen as balancing with fellow CIO leader Walter Reuther’s socialism, Hoffa has put the interests of labor above all from his days leading the Teamsters Union. A fiery speaker who many credit with saving the CIO from collapse after the arrest of its leonine leader, Hoffa’s name is only on three ballots, but he has emerged as the choice of handfuls of CIO-affiliated delegates across the nation as a protest vote against the continued nationalization of the General Trades Union.
Jerry Voorhis: The Senate’s sole member from the Single Tax Party, California’s Jerry Voorhis has nonetheless served as the lightning rod around which disparate California anti-La Follette Farmer-Laborites have organized owing to the state ordinances permitting political crossfiling. Having described “the Kingdom of God” as being a world “all producing wealth is owned publicly” in his Claremont University thesis, Voorhis would oppose President Lindbergh from the beginning as a Farmer-Labor socialist before joining the Single Tax Party in 1946, reviving it in the state of California in an attempt to find a new vehicle for his politics. Seen as a contender for the presidency regardless of party affiliation, Voorhis’s draft movement among California oppositionists has been heralded as the first step of the left wing knight’s hypothetical return to a rebuilt Farmer-Labor Party. Among his surprising supporters has been former Lindbergh-La Follette stalwart Reverend Robert P. Shuler, who has praised Voorhis for crossing ideological and party lines to defend his right to free speech in moralistic attacks on Henry Luce’s romantic life.
Frank P. Zeidler: 40 year old Wisconsin Governor Frank P. Zeidler has stood as a socialist in the heart of La Follette country, successfully resisting primary challenges to maintain his grasp on the office amidst a tenuous alliance with Joseph McCarthy. Entering politics following the death of his rising star brother Carl, Frank has accepted the ballot line of the opposition in several Midwestern states following the death of former Senator Herbert S. Bigelow, once anticipated as a socialist challenger himself. A socialist to the core, Zeidler supporters point to his history of fiscal success and balanced budgets as evidence of his acumen in economic management and ability to control inflation as a possible future chief executive.
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2024.05.17 00:11 trumparegis Israel made a fool of itself at Eurovision

Just recently it was revealed, that the advertisements where Israel's representative was begging for votes in multiple languages (now deleted of course), amassing many millions of views, were directly organised by the Israeli government.. The campaign explicitly tells people to vote for Israel for political reasons, to show what they think about "Muslim protests". This is absolutely unprecedented, not even Russia's mafia government begged for votes like this ever. And now Israeli media utilises the result, the second highest amount of public vote points, as evidence that Europe supports them. They instrumentalised Eurovision to promote their narrative.
Now Israel has claimed that their delegation were harassed by others, but we haven't seen any proof about that. We have however seen clips from Israel's delegation being arseholes, filming Joost from the Netherlands without consent, provoking both the Dutch and the Irish to bait a reaction, filming the Irish representative without consent and misgendering them, calling them a "monster". Countless delegations have complained about Israel's behaviour, not just from anti-Israel countries like Spain and Ireland but also Norway, Italy, Slovenia, Lithuania etc.
Now it's true that the delegation's safety was extremely threatened by pro-Palestinians, that the Belgian broadcaster showed an anti-Israel disclaimer crying about "genocide" and "freedom of the press/Al Jazeera", that Eden was asked an inappropriate victim-blaming question at the press conference about her "risking the safety of others" and Joost pressuring her to answer, Marina from Greece childishly pretending to sleep, that one jury member indirectly admitted to boycotting Israel, but that doesn't excuse the Israeli delegation's actions.
I support Israel without any doubt in their war, I hope they gain control over Rafah and eliminate the militant groups there, but stuff like this is why I will never truly sympathise with Israelis. They are now crying about all the "bullying" Eden faced for just being a young woman, whilst openly talking smack about others. Israeli "comedy" is now straight up bullying the contestants, even Nemo from Switzerland who did nothing offensive except winning.
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2024.05.16 23:57 danieldeubank IBC Quarterly Report ending March 31, 2024 has been released

https://mailchi.mp/ibcadvancedalloys/ibc-advanced-alloys-reports-record-quarterly-profits?e=05db7e6675
Company Sets Several Financial Performance Records as it Releases its Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2024**_________________________** Highlights of the Quarter and Trailing 12 Months (Unless otherwise noted, all financial amounts in this news release are expressed in U.S. dollars.)IBCCompanyTSX-V: IB; OTCQB: IAALF1 1 CONSOLIDATED RESULTSCOPPER ALLOYS DIVISIONENGINEERED MATERIALS DIVISIONMD&A sedarplus.ca https://ibcadvancedalloys.com/investors-centeINVESTOR WEBCAST SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY 20, 2024 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81738838656?pwd=ZO9lyUWDbFp5GMmFwaHDGhXuEkAKgP.1NON-IFRS MEASURESOPERATING INCOME (LOSS) ADJUSTED EBITDA go here"Mark A. Smith”** [1] IBC reports non-IFRS measures such as “Adjusted EBITDA,” “Operating Income,” and "Free Cash Flow." Please see information on this and other non-IFRS measures in the "Non-IFRS Measures" section of this news release and in IBC’s MD&A, available on sedarplus.ca# # #IBC Advanced Alloys’ Reports Record Quarterly Profits FRANKLIN, Ind. (May 16, 2023) – IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. (“ ” or the “ ”) ( ) announces its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. IBC recorded its highest ever quarterly net income in the quarter of $1.36 million, or $0.01 per share, on sales of $10.2 million. Both net income and sales revenue set new quarterly records for the Company. Consolidated sales of $34.3 million on a TTM basis and sales of $27.0 million in the nine-month period ended March 31, 2024 also were the highest ever recorded. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA rose to $2.5 million, a Q/Q increase of 325%, while YTD Adjusted EBITDA rose to $4.5 million. Consolidated operating income of $2.1 million was 24.4% higher Q/Q and flipped to a positive $3.2 million YOY. Net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 was $1.14 million ($0.01 per share) on sales of $27.0 million compared to a loss of $2.92 million ($0.03 per share) on sales of $21.2 million in the comparative period, representing a marked turnaround. This record performance was driven largely by increased sales and stronger gross margin performance in IBC’s Copper Alloys division, coupled with higher sales revenue from the Engineered Materials division of beryllium-aluminum products used in defense markets, and the recovery of an onerous contracts provision booked in the prior year. The Copper Alloys division also achieved near-record quarterly sales of $6.6 million, eclipsed only by sales of $7.1 million in the preceding quarter. A portion of the division’s sales over the preceding two quarters was driven by the completion of two special non-recurring projects. “The IBC team worked tirelessly to achieve some fantastic numbers and historic gains in the third fiscal quarter, which continued the strong sales and gross margin performance of the previous quarter," said Mark A. Smith, Chairman and CEO of IBC. “I like the momentum that we are generating, particularly with the leading performance of our Copper Alloys division. While market conditions have triggered closure of our Engineered Materials division sometime this summer, that team is striving to generate substantially to IBC’s bottom line as Engineered Materials completes contracts on hand.” IBC expects to incur a charge to operations in respect of its April decision to close the Engineered Materials division and is negotiating with suppliers and the building landlord to minimize such costs. Sales increased for the quarter and nine-month period ended March 31, 2024, mostly due to increased demand from customers in the defense and power generation sectors. Gross profit was positively impacted by improved material yield but negatively impacted by higher subcontract costs. Sales increased for the quarter and nine-month period ended March 31, 2024, largely due to more favorable prices for the division’s products in the commercial and defense markets. Full results can be seen in the Company’s financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis (“ ”), available at and on the Company’s website at . IBC will host a live investor webcast on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11 a.m. Eastern featuring Mark A. Smith, CEO and Board Chairman, and Toni Wendel, Chief Financial Officer. They will discuss the Company's financial results for the quarter and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2024. Participants can join the webcast by going here at the scheduled start time: To call into a listen-only phone line to the webcast, please the toll numbers listed here: • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US To supplement its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS, IBC uses “operating income (loss)” and “Adjusted EBITDA”, which are non-IFRS financial measures. IBC believes that operating income (loss) helps identify underlying trends in the business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain income or expenses that the Company includes in loss for the period, and provides useful information about core operating results, enhances the overall understanding of past performance and future prospects, and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by management in financial and operational decision-making. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful indicator for cash flow generated by the business that is independent of IBC’s capital structure. Operating income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to loss for the period or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of our operating performance. Operating income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to IBC’s data. Operating income (loss) represents income or loss for the quarter, and year-to-date, excluding foreign exchange loss, interest expense, interest income, other income (expense) and income taxes that the Company does not believe are reflective of its core operating performance during the periods presented. A reconciliation of the quarter and year-to-date loss to operating income (loss) follows: Adjusted EBITDA represents the Company’s income (loss) for the period, and year-to-date, before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and share-based compensation. A reconciliation of the quarter and year-to-date loss to Adjusted EBITDA follows: For more information on IBC and its innovative alloy products, . On Behalf of the Board of Directors: Mark A. Smith, CEO & Chairman of the Board Net income of $1.36 million, or $0.01 per share, in the quarter on sales of $10.2 million – a new quarterly record. Sales of $34.3 million on a trailing 12-month (“TTM”) basis and sales of $27.0 million in the nine-month period ended March 31, 2024, also were the highest ever recorded. Copper Alloys division sales of $6.6 million were higher by 11.9% quarter over quarter ("Q/Q"), and Engineered Materials division sales were higher by 97.5% Q/Q. On a TTM basis, Copper Alloys sales of $24 million set a record for a 12-month period for the division. Consolidated adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”)\1]) rose to $2.5 million, a Q/Q increase of 325%. Year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA rose to $4.5 million. Consolidated operating income of $2.1 million was 24.4% higher Q/Q and flipped to a positive $3.2 million year-over-year (“YOY”). Company to host live investor webinar to discuss results on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11 AM EDT. SELECTED RESULTS: Consolidated Operations ($000s) Quarter Ended 3-31-2024 Quarter Ended 3-31-2023 Nine Months Ended3-31-2024 Nine Months Ended 3-31-2023 Revenue $10,241 $7,755 $26,958 $21,178 Operating income (loss) $2,105 $83 $3,243 $(1,138) Adjusted EBITDA $2,486 $585 $4,507 $315 Income (loss) for the period $1,361 $(509) $1,139 $(2,919) SELECTED RESULTS: Copper Alloys Division ($000s) Quarter Ended 3-31-2024 Quarter Ended 3-31-2023 Nine Months Ended 3-31-2024 Nine Months Ended 3-31-2023 Revenue $6,627 $5,925 $18,614 $16,035 Operating income (loss) $1,293 $1,290 $2,766 $2,231 Adjusted EBITDA $1,436 $1,426 $3,205 $2,645 Income (loss) for the period $915 $980 $1,680 $1,669 SELECTED RESULTS: Engineered Materials Division ($000s) Quarter Ended3-31-2024 Quarter Ended 3-31-2023 Nine Months Ended 3-31-2024 Nine Months Ended 3-31-2023 Revenue $3,614 $1,830 $8,344 $5,143 Operating income (loss) $1,230 $(855) $1,618 $(2,793) Adjusted EBITDA $1,417 $(613) $2,232 $(1,976) Income (loss) for the period $1,018 $(1,004) $1,101 $(3,046) Quarter ended March 31 2024 2023 ($000s) ($000s) Income (loss) for the period 1,361 (509) Foreign exchange (gain) loss 6 (13) Interest expense 710 629 Loss on disposal of assets 29 - (Gain) loss on revaluation of derivative - (11) Other income (4) (16) Income tax expense (recovery) 3 3 Operating income 2,105 83 Nine months ended March 31 2024 2023 ($000s) ($000s) Income (loss) for the period 1,139 (2,919) Foreign exchange (gain) loss 7 (5) Interest expense 2,130 1,862 Loss on disposal of assets 29 - (Gain) loss on revaluation of derivative 1 (70) Other income (70) (12) Income tax expense (recovery) 7 6 Operating income (loss) 3,243 (1,138) Quarter ended March 31 2024 2023 ($000s) ($000s) Income (loss) for the period 1,361 (509) Income tax expense (recovery) 3 3 Interest expense 710 629 (Gain) loss on revaluation of derivative - (11) Depreciation & amortization 374 413 Stock-based compensation expense (non-cash) 38 60 Adjusted EBITDA 2,486 585 Nine months ended March 31 2024 2023 ($000s) ($000s) Income (loss) for the period 1,139 (2,919) Income tax expense (recovery) 7 6 Interest expense 2,130 1,862 (Gain) loss on revaluation of derivative 1 (70) Depreciation & amortization 1,120 1,233 Stock-based compensation expense (non-cash) 110 203 Adjusted EBITDA 4,507 315 Contact: Mark A. Smith, CEO and Board Chairman Jim Sims, Director of Investor and Public Relations IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. +1 (303) 503-6203 Email: [jim.sims@ibcadvancedalloys.com](mailto:jim.sims@ibcadvancedalloys.com) Website: www.ibcadvancedalloys.com u/IBCAdvanced $IB $IAALF #copper ABOUT IBC ADVANCED ALLOYS CORP. IBC is a leading advanced copper alloys manufacturer serving a variety of industries such as defense, aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, precision manufacturing, and others. At its vertically integrated production facility in Franklin, Indiana, IBC manufactures and distributes a variety of copper alloys as castings and forgings, including beryllium copper, chrome copper, and aluminum bronze. The Company's common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "IB" and the OTCQB under the symbol "IAALF". 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2024.05.16 23:52 Coyote_Havoc Gallóglaigh: Fáilte Abhaile

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"Arran of many stags, the sea strikes at her shoulders, companies of men can feed there, blue spears are reddend amongst her boulders. Merry hinds are on her hills, juicy berries are there for food, refreshing water in her streams, nuts in plenty in the wood."
-Agalllamh na senorach-
"Don't say goodbye, wish me luck and a swift return."
Sorcha's words echoed in Robert's head as he watched the transports race the local star into the sky. Robert was the last to leave the cargo bay, wanting to remain in her presence for as long as possible. It was childish now that he thought of it, but it had earned him a long, deep kiss and a promise she would come back to him soon.
The port where they had been dropped off was located on a cliff overlooking the sea, and the golden light of dawn was echoed on the incoming waves. Beyond the tarmac, grass and bushes grew unhindered and thin trees towered over the terminal. Robert led the 449th toward the building which was built to resemble something out of a story book. A faux thatch roof hung over white walls resembling rough hewn stone while a clocktower with a black slate roof rose from behind. It was a beautiful example of deceptive architecture to give a weary traveler a sense of tranquility. The main concourse radiated the same fairy tale charm with shops lining the interior between cobblestone walkways and a grassy area with long wooden benches under manicured alder trees.
To the casual observer it was a welcome distraction from the busy day to day worries of modern life, to the former convicts who were used to concrete, reinforced walls and armed guards it was heaven on earth. Robert's troops ignored the benches to lay in the soft grass, a luxury unaffordable to the soldier and the convict alike, drawing looks of curiosity from travelers as well as shop workers and Robert had to fight the urge to join his men in this simple pleasure. Finding a seat on a bench, he sufficed himself by running his left hand through the soft blades where the unit colors had been planted.
"How long have you all been fighting?" A stranger asked.
"Feels like forever." Robert replied feeling a pang of guilt at not telling the whole truth.
"Just passing through?" The stranger inquired.
"Here to stay, at least for a while I hope." Robert said.
The strangers face brightened and his eyes reflected the smile that he wore.
"Fáilte Abhaile Óglaigh," He said before continuing to his gate.
Gallóglaigh was the only word Robert knew in Gaelic, and it became apparent that he would have to learn quickly as other people took notice of the rag-tag unit relaxing in the grass. Gallóglaigh meant young soldier he surmised, so óglaigh probably meant soldier, but 'saighdiúir' as well as 'laoch' was also directed at him and his men. Laoch sounded bad, but the people who said it smiled and shook hands with him. 'Saighdear' sounded like 'saighdiúir' and he had no idea what 'ghaisgich' meant, but every face told them how happy they were to meet them. 'Tha gaol agan ort' and 'Is Breà liom tú' found their way to his troops, mostly from women and a number of them tried to pronounce the words themselves which caused more confusion and a few impromptu lessons on pronouncing the words followed by a kiss on the cheek or forehead.
Robert was seriously considering reigning in his troops when he heard a more familiar language from a weathered older man with an amused smile.
"May I assume you're Colonel Grant of the 449th?"
"Yes sir." Robert replied.
"Perfect, I'm your escort, Brian McMurray," he said, "whenever you're ready please follow me."
Robert was able to contain the enthusiasm of his rowdy batch of heathens before they could caused any trouble, to the further amusement of their escort, and they wove their way through the port with the expert guidance of Brian McMurray who led them to several busses waiting just outside the passenger entrance. Troops were filed onto four of the vehicles and Robert was guided to an open deck with his officers while the lower deck of the front vehicle would carry the remaining troops. Brian sat in the front and swiveled his seat around to address them.
"I do apologizefor not having an air transport to meet you, but the MacSweeney family was able to charter these coaches at the last minute." Brian said as the coaches began to move.
"MacSweeney?" Hobbs said under his breath.
"Shut up Cyrano." Robert ordered.
"It's alright Colonel," Brian said, "Yes Captain, Laird Collin MacSweeney, Governor of Arran. Have you heard about him before?"
Hobbs eyes grew wide and he shook his head to indicate he hadn't. Robert turned a shade of red, Jacob and Derrick had the common sense to hold their tounges. Thomas on the other hand...
"Collin MacSweeney, son of Aaron MacSweeney, current lord of the MacSweeney family. Descending from Suibhne O'Niall, chieftain of Argyll. Aaron MacSweeney, settled Arran with the last Gaelic speaking people from Ireland and Scotland in order to preserve their heritage."
"Thank you,Captain Reed." Robert said, half relieved Hobbs had been bailed out, and half curious how Thomas knew so damn much.
"Rather impressive summary I must say," Brian replied, "anywho, the languages you were having trouble with and the history of this world will be made available to your troops, please do study it to prevent any unfortunate misunderstandings. We should be arriving in Brodick Castle shortly."
"If I may," Robert asked, "What is the history and population of Arran?"
"Certainly," Brian replied, "Arran Colony was started with the last 1000 Irish and Scots Gaelic people on Earth. With a bit of hard work and luck we settled the planet as an agriculture world, primarily ranching but expanding into other crops and fishing as well as natural textiles and some light mining and mineral refinement. Today Arran has a population of just over four million."
4 million, from the look of the small port town which hugged the harbor you wouldn't know it.
"And the port city?" Robert inquired.
"Brodick." Brian explained. "The harbor on this island is almost an exact match of Brodick on Earth, so the island was named Brodick as well as the city we just passed through and the MacSweeney family have called it home ever since."
"Brod..."
Robert shot Hobbs a murderous glance before he could finish and the rest of the trip was conducted in silence.
The chartered coaches pulled onto a gravel driveway in front of an amazing castle, built stone by stone into an exact replica of the one on Earth. Troops were ordered to disembark and form ranks below a massive tower that loomed regally over them. An equally impressive man exited to greet the arrived troops, wearing a fine wool suit and a red and black kilt shot through with yellow covered slightly by a leather sporran with polished silver trim. Robert waited for Hobbs to call it a skirt, and was thankful that he remained silent.
"Fáilte Abhaile." Laird MacSweeney said in a neutral tone.
"Apologies sir," Robert replied nervously, "but the men don't speak much Gaelic yet."
"No worries," Laird MacSweeney said, "but 500 does not a regiment make."
"No sir." Robert replied. "We are what's left from Diani unfortunately."
Laird MacSweeney nodded quietly. "We shall have to remedy that. Carry on."
Robert rendered a salute "On the orders of the Terran Military, The 449th Infantry Regiment has been reassigned to Arran SIR!"
Laird MacSweeney returned the salute and began to speak.
"I know who you are and where you came from. I expect all of you to act like civilized people, not the convicts you were previously. Think carefully how you conduct yourselves here on Arran. Housing accommodations for the command staff will be here at the castle, company commanders and enlisted will be housed temporarily in a hotel in the city. This is your second chance gentlemen, you will not recieve leniency from me or my people."
Laird MacSweeney paused momentarily to let the warning sink in.
"With that being said, you are owed three months of pay, which has already been taken care of, and I believe a week furlough is in order to acclimatize you to Arran. Be responsible and respectful, but please enjoy yourselves. Colonel Grant."
Robert nodded and rendered salute again before turning and shouting "DISMISSED!"
The unit cheered at their freedom, but returned the the coaches in a somewhat orderly fashion. Robert tensed slightly at the thought of what they might do if not under watch, and the hand placed lightly on his shoulder made him flinch inside.
"Calm yourself Colonel," Laird MacSweeney said in a gentle tone, "You have a lot of work ahead of you yo get your unit properly organized, but you've done an excellent job considering."
"Thank you sir." Robert replied. "If I might ask, what does Fáilte Abhaile mean?"
Laird MacSweeney chuckled as Robert turned to face him.
"We shall have to remedy that as well." Laird MacSweeney replied.
"Fáilte Abhaile means Welcome home."
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