Hi guys!
I want to combine several computational needs I have into one central solution.
Today I do most of my play and tinkering on a Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop from 2021. It’s almost always on, as I share media on my local network, and run some services on it. I also game a couple of time a week on it, but I want to hook it up to my router so I can easily stream with Sunshine/Moonlight to my phone so I can sit on my couch.
I feel like my current setup does neither of my use cases well, and I am thinking of getting a home servesmall pc to cover my needs.
I know nothing about this subject, but I threw together this list of pc parts:
PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor	$138.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	*ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ax Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard	$159.99 @ Amazon
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory	$69.98 @ Amazon
Storage	Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$139.99 @ Best Buy
Storage	*Western Digital Blue 4 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive	$72.99 @ Western Digital
Video Card	Asus DUAL MINI OC V2 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti LHR 8 GB Video Card	-
Case	NZXT H210 Mini ITX Tower Case	-
Power Supply	Corsair SF600 600 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply	$215.00 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$796.94
	*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-19 18:47 EDT-0400

Will it perform okay? I’m planning on gaming in 1080p + some PCVR, and serving media + controlling smart home. I also want room to grow/experiment on the home server side of things.
Very open for feedback!

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Hello, whoever you are on your side of this screen.
Predictability and ordinarity bore me. The idea of casual sex makes me more asleep than a Snorlax. I also don't want to be asked "How are you?" for the millionth time. And photos - well, one is always more than enough.
I'm sure I'm not everyone's cup of tea, but I don't seek anything ordinary, either. I'm just an author and researcher currently living in Portugal, and looking for someone new and truly unique to inspire me. We can talk about pretty much anything, plus you can learn a ton of super unusual but cool stuff if you're also into culture, literature, legends, stories, etc. What else can I tell you about me? Well, I'm often told I'm the most interesting person people have ever met, but let's go here for ten groups of facts about me and my life:
1- I've travelled to over 100 countries in search of knowledge, my favourite place being the streams of water and forests in the north of the Pyrenées, where I once placed my feet in the water and meditated for days.
2- I do not have a favourite book, but I do feel many marked my life. For example, Ovid's "Ars Amatoria" (as a teen), Cicero's "De Senectute" (as an adult), the "Ramayana" (as someone eager to explore other cultures), the "Nag Hammadi Library" (as a person interested in almost-lost religious texts), etc.
3- I once met a really amazing woman, we were together for 10+ years, we never married but we both knew neither of us was going anywhere else, I lost her in 2014 (and I don't want to talk about it), and I'm perfectly comfortable being single.
4- I've published over 80 books, between my real name and various pseudonyms, with the most sold having been top 100 on Amazon, and the least sold still stuck at under 10 copies (and it's intentionally supposed to sell very little).
5- In college I studied Computer Science, Psychology, French "LLCs" and Classical + Medieval Studies, but among my many passions you can also count Theology, Philosophy, Art, Mythology, Classical Music, Western Mysticism, Languages, etc.
6- I dislike social media and photos of people. I hardly ever take photos of myself or others, but I do have an enormous collection of photos I've taken around the globe, where I mostly tried to eternalize places and moments.
7- Apart from writing, I spend most of my free time as a volunteer for projects related to Culture, Children, and Mental Welfare. I also tend to donate to charity on a monthly basis, because I feel we should try to spread to others the good things we have in our lives.
8- Although I'm 39, I'm perfectly okay talking to much younger, or much older, people, because I feel they can also teach me a lot of things that I'm not necessarily familiarized with. And, in fact, one of my biggest pleasures in "real" life is talking to random people and learning new stuff from them.
9- I survived cancer and meningitis. I'm 99% okay, with the exception of a small physical problem most people never even notice.
10- I was recently "rejected" from a buddhist monastery for health reasons, since it seems my constant need for medication for an auto-immune disease would contrast with the simple life their monks need to have. So, yeah, that's mostly why I'm back online and posting this message.
So... if you are indeed tired of the usual messages and conversations, write me. Maybe you are indeed what I seek.

Prologue

Hello and welcome to my post. I will subdivide this into two large parts. One will cover my thoughts, feelings, my hopes and dreams...While the other will tell you the specifics of how I pass the time, what topics interest me, what passions do I posses. I believe that at the end of this leap into my inner world, you dear reader, will have all the necessary information to judge whether we are compatible or not.

Part I
I am writing this in the hopes of finding something that I lack. Lately I have had this feeling, this tinge of melancholy within the dephts of my being, this yearning to find a kindred spirit, another Soul, much like mine, to form a bond with. Perhaps Loneliness is the right word for what is bothering me, but to use it seems to carry with it a connotation of ungratefulness. Ungratefulness for the people that I do have in my life, although none of them, of course, have the connection to me that I seek here.

I have found it increasingly necessary to seek in this Life a sort of purity of thought. What I mean is, I have began to undestand what ideas and concepts are ultimately compatible with my inner most Self, ergo what guidelines I have to follow to feel the most whole. Naturally I have likewise realised what I cannot add to my Self and what I will henceforth reject with all the power that I posses.

With this new context in mind, I now follow on the path of self improvement. I will now begin to mold my Self into my perfected idea of how the Self should be. This is certainly a significant undertaking, one that will not be easy to follow through on but one that I ultimately have to do. To me such context is essential. It is akin to a Guiding Star shining in the night. I will follow this Star for without it I am lost in the vast Darkness.

Looking back at my life, it was suboptimal, especially if one compares the way it molded me to how I will now mold myself. I suppose I must look on with a hint of regret at all that time which one might consider to be lost. Still... I try to stave off such decisively negative interpretations, after all, I have ultimately came to these conclusions. That means that somewhere along the line I had to have picked up on enough of such ideas for them to become so cemented in my consciousness. Well, either that or I was always like this, but in that case I can at least thank my life up to this point for not being able to supress such manifestations of my inner most Self.

To add to the topic of my life, I must admit that not all the battles have yet been won, not all the Demons vanquished, not every Mountain climbed. I want you to keep such things in mind when deciding whether or not to approach me. Many will shy away, I undestand that much, but the pursuit of true Companionship is just another such battle. Having said all that I do believe that being able to overcome hurdles together carries with it a certain appeal. That is to say, what's the fun in joining once the Game is already over?

I don't shy away from such challenges, perhaps to a fault. Certain troubles that I faced in the past carry with them a long shadow over my current health and well being. Still, I intend to change little in this regard other than the proficiency with which I will clash the current of my Will against the cliffs of Life.
Part II
In this part of my post I will tell you about my interests and hobbies, I will try to be thorough, commonality in this regard is rather important to build a relationship
History. I have had an interest in history for almost a decade now, it started back in school and developed from there. Well, now that I think about it one could argue that it started even earlier in my life as I liked watching the odd historic documentary or film aired on television but it wasn't regular back then, I never actively sought it out. I am mostly interested in European history in the period between the 18th-20th century but I sometimes branch out to other time periods and other parts of the world. I watch various channels related to history and read articles and sometimes books. I have recently got a few books on the German revolution of 1848/1849 and a historical magazine on the Thirty Years' War. Besides that I try to visit museums sometimes.
Literature. Especially old novels. I like to immerse myself in the Worlds of these books, I tend to read them while listening to thematically fitting music and take my time with them. One time you are following a troubled Youth in his quest for spiritual understanding of the world, another you see the aged and decrepit Doctor gambling his very Soul on the promises of abtaining satisfaction in earthy pleasures, then again your olfaction notices the most pleasant scent known to man even as the one eminating it has the appearance of a revolting Frog. These and many other stories open up to you once you decide to set foot into the literary World.
Languages. I know three, with one being a bit rusty. I am currently working intently on strengthening it. I believe that if I continue to apply myself in this regard then I should be able to finally conquer it. What language am I working on? Well, if you were to stack all the major works in it they would be as tall as a house... It is fun to go through different works in multiple languages, the same goes for film, games and such.
Games. I recently played Cyberpunk 2077. Well as recently as I played any major story centric game. Now that the dust has settled and the bugs mostly removed...It's not that bad. The main questline at least. Besides that I tried Fallout 76 (Very average, I'm dissapointed with what they made the "RPG" system) and I might give Deus Ex Manking Divided another spin (since it's somewhat similar to Cyberpunk when it comes to its aesthetics). Dark Souls is one of my favorite series, I still haven't beaten Elden Ring though. When it came out I wasn't in the right mindset to invest a hundred hours into it, with all those bosses and difficult locations. I think I'll only consider playing it if I am streaming it to someone. I am generally interested in either streaming games or having the person I am talking to stream them to me. To be specific I mean streaming to a single person while being on call. Besides that I'm a big fan of Paradox strategy games, especially Europa Universalis IV and Heats of Iron IV, I tend to only play single player since I find multiplayer with many people to be rather stressful but on the other hand I have nothing against a co-op game. I'm not the best player though, despite the ammount of hours I have in them. Another great game I would mention would be Dragon's Dogma. A very underrated RPG. I recently beat it again and it was an atmospheric and interesting experience. It is one of those games that feel like they have an endless ammount of depth and constant new secrets to discover.
Anime and Manga. In recent times my interest in them has waned but I still watch the occasional series here and there. Like Cyberpunk Edgerunners (Which I found to be rather mediocre) and the very good first season from the new arc of Bleach. Some of my favourite series include: Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Death Note, Fate;Zero, Psycho Pass, Code Geass and Attack on Titan. I wouldn't mind if you were to introduce me to some new series, maybe based on the ones I mentioned. My favourite Manga is Berserk which I still follow, althought I am still not certain on the direction that the new author is taking. I suppose it really is a matter of contention whether a somewhat (or considerably warped) vision is better than an unfinished work. One could argue that a few novels remain unfinished and possess a macabre appeal to them as such.
Music. Classical music has a very special place in my heart. A few of my favourite pieces would be: Clair de Lune, Nocturne Op. 9 No.2, Devil's Trill Sonata, Danse Macabre, Valse Sentimentale, Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. Alegreto (by Beethoven) and Suite from Swan Lake, Op. 20a: I. Scene. Moderato. There are more but these ones always invoke something in me when I listen to them. Besides Classical I also enjoy listening to Synthwave, old Western pop and J-pop, both modern and from the 20th century.
Esotericism. I am interested in things spiritual, mystical, magical and esoteric. I have read religios texts, magical grimoires, introductions to various schools of thought. It is interesting to me.
Epilogue
Hopefully I was able to cast the spotlight upon my inner World in a clear and unequivocal manner. I feel the need to add to the aforementioned that I am rather introverted, which means that I tend to dislike large social gatherings. I managed to condition myself to be able to endure the presense of large groups of people but it isn't something that I would seek out in most cases. Besides that I am neurodivergent and suffer from certain issues with mental health. I have to take medication to keep myself under control. They work well enough but certain days are harder than others. I respect the struggle that others have with mental health but in the context of a relationship I have my limits, no one with BDP for instance. I am also not looking for anything casual. I understand than one cannot demand depth and meaning from a conversation with an absolute stranger, that is akin to trying to build a sand castle right before the waves strike but I ask at least that you enter with a mindset that this might become something of significance. I also do want to say that I am completely Monogamous. My preference? The sickly, pale, intellectual who watches rain droplets slide down the window in Autumn. Lastly, if I enjoy the company of a person I tend to not want to let them go.
Thank you for taking the time to read my post and have a good day. I ask that you send a DM instead of a chat and that you give your thoughts on the time period my title is referencing as your own.
Goodbye...Or perhaps untill we meet again

Our Coachella Valley Firebirds are on the road again for Game 3 of the Pacific Division FINALS tonight and looking to extend their 2-0 series lead. The team will be heading down the 10 to face the Ontario Reign on their home turf.
Note the odd time for a Sunday game -- 7pm PT instead of in the afternoon.
The Firebirds took control of Friday's Game 2 right out of the gate, with goals scored in the 1st by John Hayden, Cale Fleury, and Jani Nyman on the power play. The Reign were generously gifted a goal early in the 2nd, since we took away their car wash party. Shane Wright put one in the net midway through the second, leaving the Firebirds up 4-1 going into the 3rd. The last period was all about the PP goals, with Ontario scoring two and Cale Fleury netting his second goal of the night. Early birthday boy Chris Driedger made 33 saves and the Firebirds won 5-3.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chris Driedger
⭐️⭐️ Shane Wright
⭐️ Cale Fleury
Still filling in for the ever-awesome u/ErsoRoot.
LET’S GO FIREBIRDS!!! #FUELTHEFIRE
CV Firebirds / AHL / Affiliate Updates:

• Watch parties will be happening in Seattle at 32 Bar & Grill and Spotlight29 Casino (doors open at 6pm);
• ECHL Affiliate KC Mavericks beat the Toledo Walleye 5-1 on Friday in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, leading the series 2-0;
• No baby news yet!

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PACIFIC DIVISION FINALS - 1 Coachella Valley Firebirds v. 3 Ontario Reign 2-0
Time: 7:00 pm PST
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Stream Radio Broadcast at 106.9 The Eagle (theeagle1069.com)
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Head to Head

Current Season (2023-2024)	3-2-2-0
Previous Season (2022-2023)	5-1-0-2
Overall	8-3-2-2

Last Regular Season Match-ups

Date	Away	Home	Results
Apr 10, 2024	Ontario Reign	CV Firebirds	ONT (1) - (3) CV
Mar 15, 2024	CV Firebirds	Ontario Reign	CV (4) - (3) SO ONT
Feb 23, 2024	CV Firebirds	Ontario Reign	CV (1) - (2) OT ONT
Jan 20, 2024	CV Firebirds	Ontario Reign	CV (4) - (2) ONT
Dec 2, 2024	Ontario Reign	CV Firebirds	ONT (4) - (3) OT CV

2023 Calder Cup Playoffs - ONT lost to COL in the 1st round 2-0
2024 Calder Cup Playoffs PACIFIC DIVISION FINALS - Best of 5

Date	Away	Home	Results
May 15, 2024	Ontario Reign	CV Firebirds	ONT (2) - (3) CV
May 17, 2024	Ontario Reign	CV Firebirds	ONT (3) - (5) CV
May 19, 2024	CV Firebirds	Ontario Reign
May 24, 2024*	CV Firebirds	Ontario Reign
May 26, 2024*	Ontario Reign	CV Firebirds

* if necessary

Requirements: - 1440p (preferred) - 60 fps - Easy upgradability. I don't want to be replacing everything if I upgrade my gpu or cpu. - $1200-1400
The main reason I'm upgrading from my 8 year old laptop is for casual game development with Unity. I'll also use it for streaming, gaming, and might try out blender or similar programs. I've never really been into gaming but games like Forza, Baldurs Gate, The Witcher, and Red Dead Redemption sound interesting. Also not worried about ray tracing.
GPU is the biggest part I'm questioning. I'll also need to get case fans, monitor(s), keyboard, mouse, and os. Any advice is appreciated and thank you in advance!
PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor	$204.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	*Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler	$35.90 @ Amazon
Motherboard	*ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard	$149.99 @ Newegg
Memory	G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory	$112.99 @ Amazon
Storage	*Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$139.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	*XFX Speedster QICK 319 BLACK Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card	$399.99 @ Amazon
Case	*Asus Prime AP201 MicroATX Mini Tower Case	$69.98 @ Amazon
Power Supply	ADATA XPG CORE Reactor 850 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$94.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$1208.82
	*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-19 13:13 EDT-0400

What’s in the closet, Kirsty?
He knew I hid a secret.
I smiled, tried to look confused.
He waited, crossing his arms.
I worried that he'd already seen. He had.
What else could he think about the pile?
His wife’s a cheater. She has another life. Another husband. Children.
He’d never believe the truth: I’m not a cheater; there’s no other life; no other man; I don’t know who the children are who visit me at night.
But I did have a secret. And maybe it’s fair to say another life, even if was smaller and against my will.
I should have destroyed those frames, burned the photos within. Now it looked like I saved them, cherished them. The truth couldn’t be farther. I feared to touch anything to do with… whatever they are…with one exception.
“It started last Halloween,” I said to George, my husband, my real husband.
He stopped packing for a moment, working out the impossibility of this statement. “I’m taking the girls to my parents.” He resumed the tossing of shirts, pants, etc. into our big suitcase.
“It’s true,” I said, but weakly. The children in the picture are at least six and four respectively. They were born six months ago.
“They’re not… my kids,” I said of the boys in the photos. They’re not kids is what I almost said.
George stopped and squeezed the bridge of his nose between thumb and forefinger. “Kirsty,” he said slowly, “there are baby pictures. I saw them.”
“That’s-”
He quickly raised his finger, exasperated, angry, done.
“The first picture is you holding a newborn, and…” He swallowed painfully, his throat gone dry. It always does when he’s upset. “And the father in that picture, with his arm around you, isn’t me.”
When I couldn't deny it, he nodded like he knew all along our marriage would end.
We were happy. We really were. George and I had managed to overcome the typical breakdown that often comes with raising children. Only since last Halloween had distance been made by me.
I should have told him as soon as it started.
“Girls!” he called as I followed him down the stairs to the front hall of our lovely home. We’d scrimped and sacrificed to buy and keep this place, our dream by the lake. He’d been so proud. I couldn’t tell him I wanted to leave the first night sleeping there.
Cara and Ella protested through play, ignoring the adults, continuing to jump on an old box they’d long since flattened. Rays from the western sun placed my daughters into an inspired, hallowed light, and I started to cry. He was going to take my babies away.
George opened the door, intending, I’m sure, to drop the suitcase in the car before returning to physically carry the girls out.
But he hesitated in the doorway.
“George?”
The suitcase fell with a solid thud on the floor. “There’s no way,” he said.
“What?”
“There’s no way,” he said, with emphasis on the last word, “you would have had time for…this…”
Not defining "this" as cheating was progress. “Yes!”
He glared, quieting my desperate enthusiasm. I wasn’t off the hook. “Tell me. The truth.”
“I can’t.”
He reached for the suitcase.
“No, not because I don’t want to,” I protested. “I don’t know what’s happening!” I sat on the carpeted steps and stared through blurred vision at my trembling hands. The shriek I’d filled the house with - “happening!” - had put a halt to the box's obliteration. Cara and Ella hesitated for a few seconds before leaping into action.
Cara, the oldest, six, punched her dad in the buttocks. “You have to be nice!”
Ella, four, sat beside me and patted my trembling hands. “It’s okay, mummy.”
Such lovely daughters. Nothing like the boys in those photos when they were this age.
George grasped Cara's wrists and gently walked her back into the house, using his foot to kick the suitcase from the swing of the front door.
"It's alright, girls," he said with weak resolve. "Go and play."
"No!" Cara shouted. She kicked at her father and he pulled her close into a bearhug. Gradually, the girls calmed and were convinced to return to the box in the front room.
"Kirsty," George said, "you have to tell me." He sat down on the step beside me. "Please." I would do anything to take away the hurt in his eyes. "Please."
"I can't. But… I can write it down. Maybe." I took out my phone. We shared Google Drive. When I made a new document, he reluctantly started his phone. The man was a dream. He watched his screen, and waited patiently for my words to appear.
Without preamble, I returned to the awful moment when it all began: a strange and disturbing dream. Words came like an infection from beneath a torn scab. The wound had been opened. Nothing could stop this now.
Sex with another man has never been a desire of mine. I love George. He loves me.
Plus, the man in my dream was a stranger, and not particularly handsome. He has a plain face set to unwavering boredom and unkempt male pattern baldness. Our dream sex felt obligatory, just something we had to do.
I awoke on the wrong side of midnight. November 1st and I was craving ice cream instead of the girls' gathered candy. The freezer left by the previous homeowners came with unopened ice cream. Freezer burned or not, I wanted some.
After retrieving a spoon from the kitchen, I intended to destroy a brick of neopolitan. He waited in his flannel pajamas, barefoot on the concrete floor. His arms were crossed.
"Cravings?" he said.
I dropped the spoon. It clattered down the basement steps. Before I could run away, he disappeared like someone had erased him from head to foot in one clean sweep.
Had to be a dream. That's what I told myself. The spoon stayed in the basement until daylight. Ghost or nightmare, there was laundry to do the next day.
I crossed the concrete floor fast and only felt safer when I'd closed the door to the more modern laundry room. Never thought builder's grade tiles and track lights would make me feel anything but sad.
His voice caught me sorting.
"Kirsty!"
I dropped the cup of detergent all over the floor.
"Shit."
I came out of the laundry room, figuring George had been looking for me in uncharacteristically rude fashion. He hated speaking between rooms. Shouting throughout the house was highly impolite. It must have been important, I figured.
As soon as I stepped onto the bare concrete, however, deep sadness, the kind that seems to physically leech the strength from your body, dominated the room.
"Hello?" I don't know why I said that. The basement is a low ceilinged rectangle. There are no hiding spots except for the laundry room I'd come from. After a deep breath, I walked briskly to the stairs.
"Any day now," a raspy voice breathed into my ear. I jolted and slipped forward, falling and clipping my chin off a step. It made my teeth click painfully. Nobody there, of course. I ran upstairs and George had gone outside with the girls to play hide and seek.
I wanted to tell him. He looked so happy. It's hard to convey in words the kind of smile he showed me through the window. Imagine contentment mixed with unreserved joy and hope. Yes, it's difficult to picture. So few of us can ever have such a moment. Sort of like finding a natural view completely untouched by humanity. Beyond rare and precious.
I’m rambling now to avoid writing about what followed. The point is I couldn’t tell him. I hoped it’d go away and stop.
But, of course, it didn’t, and things got much worse.
I awoke in a great deal of pain. Having already given birth to children, the feeling was familiar. Despite getting up and gasping, George continued to snore in our bed. He’s a deep sleeper, but a quick and early riser. I’ve never heard him complain about getting out of bed either, especially when there’s an emergency.
I might have woken him up but I was disoriented and confused. Part of me believed I was still pregnant with Ella. It wasn’t until I’d gone all the way to the kitchen to avoid waking up the girls, that my brain caught up: Girls. Plural. Ella was asleep in her bed upstairs.
“Ohhhhhhhh shiiiiiiiiiiit.” I knew the signs of labour. This couldn’t be happening. “Ohhhhhhhhh.”
I was definitely going to wake everyone up if this continued.
My phone was upstairs by my bedside table. We don’t have a landline. I should have called 911. I should have woken up George.
Instead, I went downstairs where I could vocalize pain without disturbing anyone. Such a pathetically passive response. But that’s how I was raised. Keep it down, don't you frown.
His hands seized mine as soon as I descended the last step. Serious and bald without dignity is how to best describe his physical appearance. Cold and cruel is what he is. The lights turned off and, in the perfect darkness of the basement, he was all that I could see.
He produces a red light from his body somehow but his touch is literally frosty.
"Kristy, it's time," he said. No joy there. Just straight facts. Something was coming. I was going to give birth to it. In the dull red glow of his being, the first boy came.
"His name is Hadad," the man said, placing a large, infant boy with a lot of hair and, I swear, a hint of beard, on the bare concrete. Hadad looked like a three month old they use as newborns on TV. He didn't cry. He hardly seemed to breathe as his dark eyes roamed the darkness. His light resembled the man's, a less intense red.
I felt another contraction, and winced.
"She comes next," the man said.
I felt so weak. "Who are you?" I asked him.
At last, he smiled and I wished he hadn't. It made me feel small, insignificant, and beneath his concern. "You know who I am," he said. "I'm your husband."
Pain wracked my entire body. Something didn't feel right. The birth of Cara and Ella had been without difficulty.
"Push," my "husband" ordered. "She is upset with you, and will kill you if you don't get her out now."
"It has to be a nightmare," I told him. Sweat poured in streams down my face. The unborn "she" in question writhed and damaged my insides. I screamed. I couldn't help it.
"Push!"
I obeyed and the second boy spilled onto the bare concrete, coated in blood and dust.
"It's a boy," I said.
The man looked displeased. "The body is male. She is Hebat. No wonder she is angry." Like the other infant, Hebat appeared aware of her surroundings and had far too much motor control for a newborn. The light pouring from her body was dull silver. Her eye sockets were two pits of concentrated despair. I had to look away.
The babies were pressed into my arms.
The man stretched out beside me. "Open your eyes and smile." I resisted. "Do it. Now." What choice did I have? The flash from his cell blinded me. They were all gone by the time my sight recovered. Only the sweat remained as evidence of the ordeal.
It had to have been a hallucination. Some very bad food poisoning maybe. The source could be as simple as an undigested bit of beef, a blot of mustard, a crumb of cheese, a fragment of underdone potato. I had been stress eating since we'd moved in. I stood up and took some comfort in a Charles Dickens' reference.
"More of gravy than of grave about you," I said. My words seemed consumed by the dreadful weight of the air. "Whatever you are."
Whatever you are: something bad in any case. At best, I'd hallucinated prolonged and traumatic labour and needed medical attention. Yet, when I limped up the basement stairs, all thoughts of waking George vanished. There on the kitchen island sat a propped frame containing the photograph taken only moments ago.
The man looked happy. Only Hadad appeared in this picture, which meant another one was somewhere. I didn't panic. I worried more about what George would think if he saw the photos. I had to find them all.
Hebat and his father and I were mounted in a dark wood frame by the master bedroom. It'd be the first thing anyone saw if they woke up. I plucked it off the wall and, together with the first photo, tucked it under some blankets in the dresser we'd shoved in the small walk-in closet.
You might not believe this, but I went straight to sleep after. I climbed under the blanket in my sweaty pajamas, shut my eyes, and didn't have enough time to deny what had happened. I was unconscious until morning.
George placed a coffee on my nightstand. That's what I remember. He rubbed my feet while I slowly awoke. The girls were watching TV downstairs, munching on apple slices. There was forty minutes still before we had to seriously consider getting ready to take Cara to school.
George would drop her off on his way to work downtown. He chose his hours and always chose convenience for his wife and kids. Ella and I planned to spend the morning gardening. Then we would nap much of the afternoon away until George and Cara returned. A life so perfect is so very rare.
I didn't want to spoil things with a very convincing nightmare. Besides, I felt fine. Not so good that I wanted to look in the dresser to see if those photos really were there, but not ill. So I remained silent again.
November started fine. Idyllic days and nights filled with laughter and joy and television. Just as I started to believe in the dream we'd made, they came again.
The wail of a child's hunger is a powerful call for a parent. When it's a chorus, even of two, it cannot be ignored. Only I awoke to Hadad and Hebat's cries for their "mother" from the basement.
Half asleep, I drifted into the kitchen and searched for their milk bottles. When no bottles could be found, I remembered they were newborns. Milk swelled in my breasts and made my nipples ache. Just like when Cara or Ella would awaken in the night. It was a relief to feed them.
But what the fuck was I doing?
I was acting like the man in the basement and the devil babies were mine. It'd been less than a week since Halloween and that horrible nightmare illusion. I had already taken on the beleaguered newborn mother role without question.
Their cries intensified and flayed the weak resistance of exhausted reasoning.
Don't wake George. Don't wake my babies, my real babies.
"What took you so long?" the man critized, his voice monotone, the question unrhetorical.
"I… was sleeping. I went to the fridge first." Under his severe gaze, I stopped in the midst of the dark room. Hadad had quieted. Hebat cooed as if laughing at her own joke. I couldn't see them because the lights were off. They liked the dark better. Somehow I knew that about them and him.
"You should sleep down here," he said. "A mother should always be close to her babies."
The statement was nonsense but not altogether wrong. I wanted to be close to my babies, the daughters sleeping in bliss upstairs, away from the evil fermentation in the basement.
"Kirsty," he said. "Are you listening?" His hand touched the small of my back. The gentleness surprised me. I squawked and flinched away. "What’s wrong with you? They're hungry." He pressed on my shoulders until I sat on the cold floor.
They came from the shadows, already walking. I wanted to go, but I knew he wouldn't allow it. He pulled my cat t-shirt off over my head and their fierce mouths suckled, relieving the pressure of excess breast milk quickly. It felt physically good and psychologically alien.
I looked down at them once and immediately regretted it. Their emanated light had intensified to a point where perception of them hurt.
Each time I blinked my eyes were drawn to some isolated part of their bodies. The vision got closer to the point of disgust. Everything is gross if you're close enough. There is no beauty under a microscope. If you think there is then you're not using the right magnification.
Hebat's eye drew me in. At first, I saw the dark sphere, and then the strands of her eyelashes. Her gravity kept pulling until the creatures that live in eyelashes were revealed: Demodex folliculorum. I looked the microscopic horrors up.
The babies had more parasites than any child should. They wanted to show me and could somehow do so.
I asked him about it. "Why are they showing me these worms?"
He smiled, contemptuously as usual. "Trying to impress mother. Neither of them understand your horror and insignificance. You are the ant who knows they're an ant. Lucky you. They think you will be proud of the life their corporeal forms produce and host. Give them a few hours. It will pass."
"Why are you doing this to me?"
"I'm not sure what you mean. We're married. Now, prepare to smile." His cell reappeared and I noted the lack of features; it might have been a singed rectangle of spent firewood. He frowned when I failed to smile. "Smile, Kirsty. These are your children."
I managed to stave off the tears and hold the babies close. The smile was more difficult. In the inevitable aftermath of their sudden disappearance, the frames depicted an exhausted, wrinkly woman smiling painfully. It took a second to recognize myself.
The things in the basement sapped my strength. I looked dehydrated, beleaguered. The scale in the bathroom said I'd dropped six pounds. I'd weighed myself the morning before.
"Whoa, you've lost weight," George noted, thinking I'd be pleased. "This place has been so good for us, eh?'
To produce another smile proved as draining as the previous night. "Y-yes," I stuttered too late for him to ignore.
"Hey," he said, touching my forearm.
I flinched.
"Whoa, you okay? What's wrong?"
I should have told him. "Nothing. Bad sleep. A nightmare. I'll be fine."
A lie is an agreement. George wanted to agree, I think. He wanted life to be fine because he was happy for once. We struggled so hard before we came to Bridal Veil Lake. It was supposed to be our dream.
Guilty if I told him the truth. Guilty because I didn't. I began to resent his happiness, though he had done nothing but be the wonderful man he'd always been.
To Cara and Ella I became a body in motion, No brain left to guide them away from harm or answer their questions about nature and the universe.
"I don't know." That's what I told them often.
So they began to treat me like a kind of butler.
"Can I have some juice, please?"
"Sure, sweetheart."
"Mommy, can I have a snack?"
"Of course." And I'd run off to fetch it.
"Cookies."
"Yes, dear."
When Christmas came, I had two and they induced the same level of joy. Visiting the basement to feed and nurture Hebat and Hadad became a nightly occurrence. I'd learned to awaken, if I could get to sleep at all, and go quietly.
He berated me severely if I missed a night, and there were subtle threats made casually.
"I may have to squash you yet," he said, his tone as deep and cold as always.
"It won't happen again," I promised. "They’re getting big." In fact, they were no longer infants. Both had grown to the approximate age of six or seven in a few months. Still, they never spoke. Their dark eyes watched me as they ate food from the kitchen upstairs, food I'd hidden from my family.
"More meat," the man demanded.
"Of course." And I ran to the freezer and gave them frozen sausages in the package. They never complained or demanded the food be prepared a different way. No objections from my "husband" either.
Hebat tore the styrofoam and plastic wrap away and flattened the row of sausages stuck together between powerful molars. Hadad contented itself with licking them like a popsicle.
I'd stay until the photo. Then they'd release me by vanishing. Always with an exhausted breath, I'd trudge up the stairs and search for the frames and hide them in the same place.
They only smiled in the pictures. At no other time did they express any kind of emotion unless indifference counts.
My own children and husband weren't doing much better. Their concerns about my fatigue and ruminating slowly ceased as I repeated the excuse: I’m just tired. It'll pass.
Of course, I did not know when the nightmare would stop.
"When will it end?" I asked him one night, while Hebat and Hadad exercised like they had a mission.
"What do you mean?" he said.
I was surprised he answered. He usually didn't. "This. This. When can I go back to normal and not come down every night? I'm so very tired."
He frowned and I thought some punishment must be coming. Instead, he looked more confused. "I don't understand. You aren't happy? Your children grow into power and strength and will take their place in the world. They will be great and you - you, of all the tiny things, made that happen. Ask yourself what you want out of life, and see if Hebat and Haddad aren't your answer."
Too many words, all at once, for an exhausted mother. I didn't speak for the rest of the night. The infernal trio vanished, and the latter moments of the ritual I carried out with his challenge in mind.
I want my children to be strong, happy, and safe.
"Juice," Cara demanded the next morning, a Saturday, while she watched cartoons.
"Get it yourself!" I hissed, from tired to angry in a second.
"But I can't," Cara accurately pointed out. She didn't look away from the TV. Looking at me wasn't safe, and she knew it. Her and Ella held hands and sat a little straighter. It broke my heart. What had I done?
George came downstairs, attracted by my shouting. "What’s going on?"
Empathy became sadness, and the constant burden rekindled to anger swiftly. "Just children treating me like a servant."
He smiled. "Ah, yes, and how are the royal princesses this morning?"
His levity irked me. "You would know if you didn't sleep in so much."
The smile vanished from his face, and instead of the fight I seemed to want, he mumbled a quiet apology and joined the girls. They climbed onto him as he wrapped them into a cuddle.
"What are we watching?" George restarted his smile, his calm, for the girls. I hated myself. It had to end. Tonight.
After another dreary day of going through the motions, and the girls and George had fallen asleep, I went to the kitchen and chose the knife I thought sharpest.
"Kirsty," he said, his voice a whisper rising from the depths of the house.
"Coming," I whispered back.
"Mom," said another voice, a girl's, and I knew that Hebat had, at last, found herself and the wholeness of her being had been corrected.
I started to cry. I went downstairs and there she was with her brother and her father. He looked tired but some of the grimness had cracked to allow the first real contentment I've ever seen him express.
"Is that for the cake?" he asked. "We already have one."
I remembered the sharp knife. "Meat," I said. "There’s ham in the freezer."
He nodded, seeming to accept the answer.
"Mom," Hebat said, "Do you think I'm…" She gestured to herself, her face, and her body, and I understood the question, born from doubt and a desire to be validated.
I pulled her close. "You are the most beautiful girl in the whole world." We cried together. Hadad cut into a poorly made, asymmetrical cake by the light of his aura. No one cared that he did so on the floor. I brought out the ham from the fridge and we ate slices with our hands.
"It's almost done," he said. "They’re nearly grown. They are strong, and they are happy. You've done a good job, Kirsty." He watched our children fight to smear icing on each other's faces. "I'm sorry if I was mean. Or cold. I've never done this before." And he meant raising children. "It was the hardest, scariest thing anyone can try. I shouldn't have blamed you for… Hebat… It wasn't your fault."
Before I could pat his hand, he and the kids vanished. Darkness so familiar couldn't extinguish a new fear. I went upstairs and found the last frame. I held my daughter in the photo, my beautiful Hebat. He must have taken the photo without my notice.
I took it upstairs but couldn't bring myself to hide it.
I didn't see that one, George wrote into the document.
I forgot he was watching.
He typed again: Are you saying there is something in the basement?
Yes, I replied.
He stirred in the living room. I hadn't moved from the stairs, but I could tell by his stomping how angry he'd become. All of his negative, violent traits he saved for those in the world who would harm his family. George the Protector was fearsome to behold.
But he had no chance against my other husband.
"Come out! Come out you coward!" George bellowed. At first, nothing happened. The moment before calamity, even when the specific consequences aren't known, is still in slow motion. He carried on shouting. The girls rushed into the hall and didn’t hesitate to investigate.
"No!" I shouted. "Cara! Ella!"
Their feet padded down the steps. A violent commotion followed, screams and raging voices, both deep and childishly shrill.
The most unsettling quiet followed.
I chewed through the fear and the horror tearing me apart and finally moved.
No evidence of violence could be seen from the top of the stairs. The concrete looked bare and dusty and the light revealed nothing more. They were gone, all of them.
"Hebat," I whispered. "Cara? George?"
Him, I thought of, the nameless husband and felt no hint of his presence. He'd always been there. I know that now. It had nothing to do with the house. His absence was felt more than his insidious presence. Yet, I felt no relief. George and the girls were gone. I sat on the floor and cried for all my missing children.
When I finally emerged from the basement, the whole house had been filled with night. Their photos were everywhere. The others were upstairs. I gathered them on the kitchen island. How could I explain any of this to the police?
I needed help. I called my parents. It took twenty minutes before my father picked up.
"Kirsty? What's wrong?"
"Dad," I whimpered. "George is gone. Cara. Ella."
"What? What did you say?"
"They’re gone, dad. George. The girls are gone."
I heard his bed springs protest as he rolled out of bed. My mom said something I couldn't hear, and he shushed her.
"Kirsty," he said, "are you alright? Are you hurt? Are you in danger?"
Why was it so hard to understand? "Dad. George is gone."
"Kirsty, who the hell is George?"
It was my turn to be confused. "He's my- you know him. My husband…"
"Kirsty," he said very slowly, "are you on drugs? Did you take something?"
"No. Are you?"
"Excuse me?"
I hung up.
I have their photos. I have all of their photos. That's what I brought to George's parents before the sun rose. They wouldn't open the door and spoke to me through an intercom.
"George is gone," I said.
"We'll call the police."
"This is your son. These are your granddaughters."
I heard my mother-in-law say, "Who is she?"
"We don't have a son," my father-in-law said. "Go away."
I left.
Back to the house. Our dream sat empty and I live there, but none of the people in my family photos are my family.
I remember but the world never does. My parents think I'm ill and that I used AI to create the family I apparently never had.
How did I buy the house without a job or income? With deep concern for my mental health, they showed me a news story. I had won the lottery the day I turned eighteen.
His influence there, payment for services rendered.
A lie is an agreement.
What had I agreed to? I'm afraid I know the answer: I never wanted a family.
God help me. God help them.
I don't know what to do with these pictures.

2024 County Championship - Round 7 - Day 3 & Charlotte Edwards Cup
ECB nvPlay Match Centre - County Championship - Charlotte Edwards Cup - Central Repository of Scorecards and clips of every boundary and wicket
Live Video Streams: Every match is broadcast free online and available worldwide. These streams are hosted on the home team's YouTube channels which are linked against each match below. They can also be accessed on the ECB Website (free account required) and via nvPlay (linked above)
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All of today's County Championship matches start at 11am BST. Lunch is at 1pm. Tea at 3:40pm or after 64 overs, whichever is later. Stumps at 6pm or when they finish the 96 overs for the day, whichever is later.
County Championship Division 1
Essex vs Warwickshire at The Essex County Ground - YouTube - Weather Forecast - Scorecard
Lancashire vs Durham at Stanley Park - YouTube - Weather Forecast - Scorecard
Nottinghamshire vs Hampshire at Trent Bridge - YouTube - Weather Forecast - Scorecard
Somerset vs Kent at The County Ground, Taunton - YouTube - Weather Forecast - Scorecard
Surrey vs Worcestershire at The Oval - YouTube - Weather Forecast - Scorecard
County Championship Division 2
Derbyshire vs Northamptonshire at The County Cricket Ground, Derby - YouTube - Weather Forecast - Scorecard
Glamorgan vs Middlesex at Sophia Gardens - YouTube - Weather Forecast - Scorecard
Leicestershire vs Gloucestershire at Grace Road - YouTube - Weather Forecast - Scorecard
Sussex vs Yorkshire at The County Cricket Ground, Hove - YouTube - Weather Forecast - Scorecard
Charlotte Edwards Cup
13:00 - Thunder vs Northern Diamonds at Old Trafford - YouTube - Weather Forecast - Scorecard
14:30 - Central Sparks vs Sunrisers at New Road - YouTube - Weather Forecast - Scorecard
14:30 - Western Storm vs South East Stars at The County Ground, Bristol - YouTube - Weather Forecast - Scorecard
County Championship Standings after Round 6:
Division 1

		P	W	T	L	D	A	BatBP	BowBP	Adj	Pts
1	Surrey	5	3	0	0	2	0	16	15	0	95
2	Essex	5	2	0	1	2	0	12	14	0	74
3	Somerset	5	1	0	0	4	0	11	13	0	72
4	Nottinghamshire	5	1	0	1	3	0	11	14	0	65
5	Durham	5	1	0	0	3	1	8	5	0	61
6	Warwickshire	5	0	0	1	4	0	15	12	0	59
7	Worcestershire	5	0	0	1	4	0	13	13	0	58
8	Kent	5	1	0	1	3	0	5	11	0	56
9	Hampshire	5	0	0	1	3	1	7	7	-2*	44
10	Lancashire	5	0	0	3	2	0	5	10	0	31

^{* Hampshire: 2 points deducted for slow over-rate in match against Surrey on 26th April 2024}
Division 2

		P	W	T	L	D	A	BatBP	BowBP	Adj	Pts
1	Sussex	5	2	0	1	2	0	17	14	-1*	78
2	Middlesex	5	1	0	0	4	0	9	11	0	68
3	Leicestershire	5	0	0	0	5	0	17	11	0	68
4	Glamorgan	5	1	0	0	4	0	9	10	0	67
5	Gloucestershire	5	1	0	1	2	1	11	11	0	62
6	Yorkshire	5	0	0	1	4	0	13	15	0	60
7	Northamptonshire	5	0	0	1	4	0	14	11	0	57
8	Derbyshire	5	0	0	1	3	1	4	8	-1*	43

^{* Derbyshire: 1 point deducted for slow over-rate in match against Sussex on 3rd May 2024, Sussex: 1 point deducted for slow over-rate in match against Derbyshire on 3rd May 2024}
Points: 16 for a win, 8 for a draw, 8 for a tie, 8 for an Abandonment. 1 bonus point for reaching 250 runs. 1 additional point for each 50 runs after that scored within the first 110 overs of the first innings. Maximum 5 points for 450. 1 bonus point for each 3 wickets taken in the first 110 overs of the first innings

Hey all, finally time to put my first stereo Hi-Fi set together. I'm looking for an integrated streaming amplifier like the BlueSound Powernode N330 or Cambridge Evo 75, but of course, at a much lower price but possibly better than the well known WiiM Amp. Alternatively, maybe a good integrated amplifier with a seperate streaming DAC is also an option.
I did see the Marantz Melody X (MCR612) around that price new. But the reviews are a bit mixed. I mainly want to stream my audio at the highest possible resolution using Tidal Hi-Fi.
So any product or product combinations I should keep an eye out for on the used market are highly welcomed. I do live in western europe, so please keep in mind products in the USA aren't always available in the EU.

I recently accepted a job offer in China and have begun lurking on this subreddit. I was naïve to think that all I needed was Astrill. After diving deeper into this whole new world of abbreviations and keywords, everything has been overwhelming. I’m a complete beginner with basic knowledge of VPNs. Essentially, I’ve only ever used NordVPN six years ago to torrent before I started sharing streaming services.
I have done my best to understand everything by watching videos and reading posts. I have the basics of what I want, but I need some advice. Here are my needs for a VPN in China:

1. I predominantly use OneDrive for my personal life. I have a Microsoft family account where I upload photos and videos and play around with Premiere Pro when I have free time.
2. I will use Google Drive for my work life. Although I will have VPN access at my workplace in China, I’d like to access western websites so I can work from home as well. Since many western websites are blocked, I would hate to be restricted to working only at work. I’m more productive at home on my dual-screen PC compared to a 15-inch Lenovo laptop.
3. I've begun to use ChatGPT a lot these days for everything from general inquiries to language learning. Unfortunately, this is blocked in China.
4. I like using Spotify, and it sucks that it’s blocked. I just want to come home, turn on my PC, and decompress with a playlist running in the background.
5. Connecting with my family through Signal and WhatsApp
6. I use YouTube to upload private vlogs for my family. If VPN speeds are slow or disconnect, I’m afraid I won’t be able to update them with new vlogs. I’ve read that some VPNs work in China but are slow, and some require changing servers every 15-45 minutes.

Here are some questions:

1. It seems like the general consensus is to use Xray with VLESS (I’m not sure if I’m using these terms correctly). As an absolute beginner, is it better to host my own VPS server and use Putty, or is it better to buy Xray servers to use with the Xray client?
2. If it’s better to buy Xray servers, can someone DM me a reliable website to buy a personal Xray server?
3. If I decide to build my own VPN using VPS -> SSH -> Xray, can someone provide a link, comment, or DM me regarding the basic maintenance process for keeping my VPN up to date? I’ve read that personal VPNs can sometimes get blocked. With a generic VPN service, you typically just change the server, but I assume it’s different with a personal VPN. If my VPS gets blocked, does that mean I’d have to buy a new one?
4. I plan to use three devices for the VPN server (My PC, My phone, My wife's phone - she just uses social media - insta, facebook, youtube, tiktok). Will it start getting complicated the more devices used on one VPN? If so, I'm willing to just use PC only, but let me know.

To anyone who has gotten this far, Thank you so much for reading through it all. I really appreciate your time considering I'm just a basic nobody on the internet who has little networking skills. Any advice or direction will be a huge help.

I just came across these myths, Maybe they can tell us something about Luffy, Dragon, Imu and the One Piece.
Rahu (my take is IMU):
The tales begin in the "remotest periods of the earliest of time, when the devas and asuras churned the ocean of milk to extract from it the amrita, the elixir of immortality." - Svarbhanu, an Asura (demon) deceived Vishnu’s female avatar Mohini, posing as a Deva(god) to steal the elixir of immortality. Displeased, Mohini cut Svarbhanu’s head. Svarbhanu was henceforth referred to as Rahu (head) and Ketu (body), could not die, but his head was separated from his body.
Following this event, Rahu (IMU) and Ketu (Five Elder planets representing his torso, both legs and arms) gained the status of planets, and could influence the lives of humans on Earth.
Rahu and Ketu became bitter enemies with Surya (Sun - Sun God Nika or Monkey D. Luffy) and Chandra (Moon - Marshall D. Teach) for exposing his deception and leading to his decapitation.
Hanuman (hindu deity that inspired Sun Wookong):
When Hanuman was an infant, he was once left unattended by his earthly mother and father. He became hungry, and when the Sun rose, he believed it to be a ripe fruit. So, Hanuman leapt up towards the Sun with extreme speed. Vayu (Wind God) his celestial father, blew cold wind on him to protect him from the burning Sun. Coincidentally, Rahu (Imu maybe) was meant to swallow the Sun (Eternal Flame?) and eclipse it that day. As Rahu approached the Sun, he saw Hanuman (Nika) about to eat it.
Hanuman saw Rahu and thought Rahu to be a fruit as well, so he attempted to eat him too. Rahu fled to the court of the king of the devas, Indra (Lightning God), and complained that while he was meant to satisfy his hunger with the Sun, there was now a bigger Rahu who tried to consume the Sun and himself.
Indra set out on Airavata, his divine elephant (Zunesha?), to investigate alongside Rahu, who retreated once more when he saw how enormous Hanuman had grown. Hanuman was playing with the Sun's chariot and reached for Rahu again. As Rahu cried out to Indra for help, Hanuman saw the Airavata and mistook it for yet another fruit.
When he approached in his giant form, Indra struck his left jaw with a thunderbolt and injured him. Hanuman began falling back towards the Earth when he was caught by Vayu.
Kuafu (a giant of chinese legend):
There was a vast mountain in the desolated plains of the north. In the mountain forest lived a tribe of mighty giants (The Kuafu-Shi). They were led by Kuafu (Joyboy and Roger); the grandson of Houtu (Mother Earth). The giants were strong but kind, leading simple lives.
The leader, Kuafu, was not only tall and muscular, but also had strong legs which enabled him to run faster than a rabbit. He often led his people to fight with beasts for survival. Thus he often wore yellow snakes he caught as earrings, and swung snakes in his hands with pride.
One day, Kuafu sat on a slope watching the sun slowly setting in the west. As the land was gradually covered in darkness, he suddenly came up with a wild idea. If he captured the sun, would he then bring bright light and warmth to the world forever?
Hearing his idea, many people tried to talk him out of it.
“Don’t even think about it,” one said. “The sun is too far way, and you will die from fatigue!”
“The sun is too hot. You will be burned alive,” another said.
But Kuafu was determined to compete with the sun and try to catch it.
As the sun rose the next morning, Kuafu bade farewell to his tribe and started chasing the sun with a cane in his hand.
The sun was just like a naughty child, prancing across the sky. Kuafu raced across the land like a gush of wind, chasing the sun relentlessly. He chased it over mountains and rivers, shaking the land with every step he took.
The sun rose higher and higher and yet Kuafu kept chasing it with sweat streaming down his face.
He was famished and extremely thirsty so he ran to a fruit tree to quench his thirst and relieve his hunger. When tired, Kuafu leaned against his cane and took a quick rest.
The chase continued and the sun began dropping in the west.
Kuafu got agitated and shouted, “You keep on running, and see if I don’t catch you!”
The sun didn’t seem to care at all and moved even faster into the western horizon. Kuafu twirled his cane, and scurried across the plains, racing thousands of miles toward the sun. It seemed that he was getting closer and closer. He chased it all the way to the Mount Yanzi. As Kuafu stretched forth his mighty arms in an attempt to catch the ball of fire, a wave of heat gushed in, blowing him far way. Fortunately, he regained balance with his cane.
Kuafu kept his chin up and started chasing yet again. The closer he got to the sun, the hotter it got. His sweat drained profusely, leaving his clothes soaked. He took his clothes off and exposed his dark and strong chest.
As he kept running, Kuafu felt terribly thirsty. His throat was dry and sore. Suddenly, his eyes lit up with the Yellow River coming into his sight. He rushed over and leaned into the river, gulping up the water fiercely.
He was so thirsty that he drank up all the water in the Yellow River. Still thirsty, Kuafu ran to the Weihe River and started gulping again. The Weihe River got drunk dry as well. But Kuafu’s thirst was still not quenched. So he headed north to another big lake.
The big lake sat in the north of Mount Yanmen. The water was clean and clear, with birds flocking and flourishing around. Thinking all of the fresh water, Kuafu scurried over even faster. He tried to get there before the sun set, so that he could keep on chasing the sun again after quenching his thirst.
However, his footsteps got heavier and heavier. The intense thirst slowed him down immensely, and Kuafu fell down like a mountain with a large booming sound.
Just as he fell, Kuafu flung his cane over with all his strength. The cane made an arc in the air and then fell into the distance.
Just then, the sun set into the Yu Valley of Mountain Yanzi, leaving a golden afterglow on Kuafu’s face.
The sun rose again the next dawn, yet Kuafu had already turned into a huge mountain where he fell down.
On the northern side of the mountain, there was a lush peach orchard, which was turned from his cane.
Kuafu (Joyboy and Roger) believed that there would always be someone else trying to chase the sun like he did and the peach orchard (One Piece) he left would help them quench their thirst. Just as he planned, the orchard flourished, creating shelter and shade for passers-by and offered fruit (Devil Fruit?) to relieve their thirst and exhaust (give hope).
Though the myth suggested that Kuafu chased the Sun on the spur of a moment, some scholars conjectured that it may have actually been planned for the whole tribe searching for water source in the draught. Chasing the sun indicated that the tribe tried migrating westward for water.

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\ Ticketed Show Time : 7:30 MDT / Expected Show Time: Round About Eight, MDT /
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Check Ins: Austin, TX; Minnesota, Born and Raised; The Pit; Auburn, AL; New Jersey; Dang Ol' Seattle, WA; Utah; Detroit; Charlotte; Indy, With Colorado Besties At The Show; Boulder, CO; AC, NJ; Kentucky Shows Up Together (West, Central and Orchard Grass Hills); Kensington, MD; Frederick, MD; Northern Kentucky; Middle Tennessee; Kauai; Austin; Hortonville, WI; Savannah, GA; Bradenton, Florida; South Jersey; Central PA; Portland; OR; Greensboro, NC; East Tennessee; Dayton, OH; Union, NJ; Central Kentucky: South Florida; Lisle, IL; Chicago, IL
Fit Check:
Strings - Rocking mustard and brown with a casual flair and a nice gold watch Update: Added a Tigers hat and a button down
Failing -Western work clothes with embellishment
Royal - Psychedelic casanova in a supremely cool tie dye blazer
Jarrod - Simple, understated, comfortable
Alex - New England dock chic
Bonus: Andy Hall - Max Headroom in a Canadian Tuxedo
Set One: (8:03pm MDT - 9:14pm MDT)
I'm Still Here ->
Everything's The Same
Watch It Fall ->
Nellie Kane
This Old World
The Train That Carried My Girl From Town
Black Mountain Rag
Ain't Nothing To Me
Be Your Man
Thirst Mutilator ->
Cabin Song
Summertime
Must Be Seven ->
Meet Me At The Creek
Set Two: (9:36pm MDT - 10:51pm MDT)
Secrets
California Sober
Charlie's Birthday Breakdown
Harbour of Love
Home of the Red Fox* ->
My Sweet Blue Eyed Darling*
The Letter Edged in Black*
Seven Weeks in County*
No More To Leave You Behind**
Enough To Leave
Dust in a Baggie
10 Degrees and Getting Colder ->
Turmoil and Tinfoil
Encore: (10:52pm MDT - 10:55pm MDT):
Train on the Island
Show Notes: *With Andy Hall on dobro **With Andy Hall on lead vocals and dobro

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I'm too scared to hike in western America without like a group. The likeliness of encountering one of these predators is actually considerably high namely bears,which I have encountered up close before in Alaska when collecting water at a stream. If there's babies around then I'm fucked or if it's a mountain lion then it'll just attack me for no reason

Gratitude to Namo Sakyamuni Buddha!
Gratitude to the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva!
Gratitude to all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas from ten directions and three periods of time!
Gratitude to the Dharma protectors!
Gratitude to the selfless, altruistic, and benevolent Master Lu!
Hello everyone, I am fellow practitioner Lijuan Cheng. Today, I'd like to share the topic: Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door is the savior of the common people, and the Little House is incredibly efficacious. My daughter's thrombocytopenic has significantly improved
In 2012, my daughter was 16 years old. One day she suddenly had a nosebleed that wouldn't stop, which frightened our entire family. We rushed her to see a doctor, and after blood tests, we found out that her platelet count was 36, while the normal range is 100-300. The doctor diagnosed her with a type of blood disease: thrombocytopenic. Watching my daughter constantly suffer from nosebleeds and experiencing increased menstrual bleeding, leaving her weak and exhausted, her father and I felt helpless and distressed. Taking her to see Western doctors didn't yield any results, so we tried Chinese medicine, but her platelet count remained around 40-50, refusing to rise. This situation worried our entire family, especially me as a mother, feeling anxious, fearful, and helpless, unable to express it in words. We tried various treatments from both Western and Chinese medicine for 2-3 years, but the results were unsatisfactory, and her platelet count remained between 30-60.
In 2019, a fellow Buddhist practitioner who helped my daughter's aunt in practicing the Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door. My daughter's aunt shared her Buddhist experiences with me since she felt benefited from practicing Buddhism. She mentioned that many individuals, either experiencing afflictions themselves or witnessing family members suffering from illnesses, have found relief and recovery through reciting Buddhist scriptures, making vows, and performing life liberation to alleviate their karma. Encouraged by her words, I decided to also engage in reciting Buddhist scriptures for my child. Growing up with a Buddhist mother, I've always harbored an affinity for Buddhism. While I initially approached it with curiosity, I must admit I struggled with consistency, failing to adhere to daily practices.
After the Chinese New Year in 2020, my daughter's aunt introduced me to Buddhist practitioner Zhang. She also entered the Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door because of her child's illness, and she confirmed the greatness of the Buddha Dharma. We shared similar experiences, and I trusted her deeply. She advised me to persist in doing my daily recitation of Buddhist scriptures for a month to increase my own energy before making vows and reciting the Little House. She said it would be more effective this way. She patiently explained the principles of the Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door to me and taught me how to recite Buddhist scriptures, make vows, and perform life liberation correctly. Her guidance boosted my confidence. I made the following vows before the Bodhisattva:

1. Release fish whenever circumstances allow every month and commit to lifelong life liberation.
   
2. Abstain from meat on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month and on Buddhist-related holidays, refraining from consuming live seafood.
   
3. After my daughter recovers, I will share my experiences to inspire others to practice Buddhism and propagate the Dharma.
   
4. Recite 108 Little Houses for my daughter by the end of 2020.
   

After I began reciting Little Houses, one night I had a dream. In the dream, someone asked me for 159 of something. I responded that I preferred the number 169. The following day, I asked practitioner Zhang about the meaning of this dream. She explained, "It signifies the number of Little Houses that the karmic creditors are requesting." Consequently, I made a vow to recite 169 Little Houses for my karmic creditors by the end of 2020.
During the same period when I was reciting Little Houses for myself, my daughter, who had been taking medication for a long time, was advised by the doctor to stop her medication for a while and resume it later. Therefore, during that time, my daughter stopped taking all her medications.
Later, practitioner Zhang mentioned the importance of reciting Little Houses to help ascend the spirits of my aborted fetuses. She explained that these spirits suffer greatly as they cannot leave their mother’s body and may cause physical ailments, career obstacles, family discord, and even influence the health and behavior of her children. Upon hearing this, I made a vow to recite 49 Little Houses for each of the two aborted fetuses. Although I didn't specify a completion date when making the vow, I made earnest efforts to fulfill it.
The Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door is truly miraculous and efficacious. Not long after I began reciting the Little House for the aborted fetuses, I dreamt of someone getting pregnant (Editor’s note: This signifies a successful ascension, as the spirit is reincarnated into another family as a human). Another time, I dreamt of playing happily with a child, but suddenly, the child disappeared (Editor’s note: This signifies a successful ascension, as the spirit bids farewell to its mother before departing).
After fulfilling all my vows, my daughter's condition started to improve in 2021. Since then, I have been consistently reciting 21 Little Houses for her karmic creditors, one batch after another. Whenever possible, I also engage in life liberation. In 2022, I made a vow to liberate 1200 fish for my daughter.
On October 21, 2022, my daughter underwent a blood routine examination, and the results showed improvements in all indicators. Her platelet count had risen to 92. Tears of joy streamed down our faces as we received the test report. With hands clasped together, we expressed our gratitude to the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva for saving us. We are grateful to the Golden Buddhist Practices of the Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door which serve as a beacon of hope for the underprivileged. Gratitude fills our hearts for Master Lu, who brought the Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door to alleviate suffering and hardship in this world, allowing us to find joy amidst hardship. We are also deeply grateful to practitioner Zhang for tirelessly assisting me and my daughter; she truly embodies compassion in this world.
I feel ashamed that I cannot consider myself a diligent practitioner, yet Guan Yin Bodhisattva has never given up on me. Through this experience, I silently resolve to devoutly recite Buddhist scriptures, cultivate my mind, and never regress, aiming to transcend the cycle of rebirth and return to the side of Guan Yin Bodhisattva.
In 2022, I made a vow for my husband, committing to recite 7 Little Houses every month for his karmic creditors, praying for Guan Yin Bodhisattva's blessings to help him resolve his karmic obstacles and ensure smooth work. The compassionate Bodhisattva granted Her blessings, and my husband's business began to improve. A few days ago, while working at the construction site, the ground had some gaps, and one leg of the pump truck sank in. The truck tilted significantly, but miraculously, both my husband and the truck emerged unharmed. I believe this is undoubtedly the result of Guan Yin Bodhisattva's compassionate protection, just as Master Lu teaches that one person practicing Buddhism in a family can protect the entire household.
Previously, my job was demanding, leaving me with little time for reciting Buddhist scriptures, which troubled me deeply. After much contemplation and prayer to Guan Yin Bodhisattva for assistance in finding a less demanding job that would allow time for recitation, my prayers were answered. Soon after resigning, I found a job that not only paid better than my previous one but also afforded me the time to recite scriptures. Moreover, it was conveniently located close to my home. My heart brimmed with Dharma joy. Under the compassionate protection of the Buddha and Bodhisattvas, there are countless blessings and miracles beyond description.
I hope that my sharing can awaken those who do not believe in Buddhism to accept the Dharma and pick up Buddhist scriptures to learn and recite them. I hope to awaken those fellow practitioners who do not persist in reciting scriptures. Diligence is the foundation of Buddhist practice, and it is through the Buddha's guidance that sentient beings can be liberated. We must not allow ourselves to become beings without affinity with Buddha due to laziness. If we gradually drift away and move further from the Buddha and Bodhisattvas, we may lose the chance to turn back. To truly give meaning to our lives, we must embark on the journey to transcend the cycle of life and death. The human existence is rare to obtain, and the opportunity to encounter Dharma teachings is extremely rare. Life is impermanent so we must always practice diligence.
The Five Golden Buddhist Practices of the Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door can indeed solve practical problems in life and change our destiny!
Gratitude to Namo Sakyamuni Buddha!
Gratitude to the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva!
Gratitude to all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas from ten directions and three periods of time!
Gratitude to the Dharma protectors!
Gratitude to the benefactor and benevolent father Master Lu!
If there is anything that is not rational or in line with the truth in the presentation, I pray for forgiveness from Namo Sakyamuni Buddha, the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva, all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, Dharma protectors, and Master Jun Hong Lu.
I would appreciate my fellow Buddhist practitioners' critique and correction! I, not my fellow Buddhist practitioners, will be responsible for my own karma!
Buddhist practitioner: Lijuan Cheng, Gratitude and Namaste!
Received: 2022-11-22
Posted: 2023-02-25
Translator: Frank
Published: 2024-04-03
Statement by translator
The story was translated from Chinese into English by meaning, not word by word. If there is anything that is not rational or in line with the true meaning of the Chinese version, I pray for forgiveness from the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva, all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, Dharma protectors and Master Jun Hong Lu.
Propagation
It would be greatly appreciated if you would forward this presentation to all sentient beings you know, sick or healthy. You will accumulate immeasurable merits and virtues. Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-floor pagoda!
Would you like to change your destiny?
We will show you how to do the Five Golden Buddhist Practices of Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door: (1) making vows, (2) reciting Buddhist scriptures (sutras and mantras), (3) performing life liberation, (4) reading Buddhism in Plain Terms, and (5) repenting. You will personally witness how you and your family can achieve physical and mental stability, relief from illness and grievances, wisdom growth, academic progress, career advancement, and family happiness through Dharma. It’s free of charge.
Contact
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原文如下：
心灵法门是贫民百姓的救星，小房子灵验无比，我女儿多年血小板减少症明显提升
感恩南无释迦牟尼佛！
感恩南无大慈大悲救苦救难广大灵感观世音菩萨摩诃萨！
感恩十方三世一切诸佛菩萨及龙天护法金刚菩萨！
感恩弘法度众舍身忘我的恩师慈父卢军宏台长！
大家好，我是程丽娟同修，今天分享的主题是：心灵法门是贫民百姓的救星，小房子灵验无比，我女儿多年血小板减少症明显提升
2012年我女儿16岁。有一天她突然鼻子流血不止，吓坏了我们全家，赶紧带女儿去看医生。经医生验血检查后得知，女儿血小板是36，正常值为100-300。医生说，我女儿患上血液病的一种：血小板减少症。看着女儿动不动鼻子就血流不止，而且月经量增多，流血流得浑身无力，疲惫憔悴的样子，我和她爸爸心疼得不知如何是好？带女儿看西医不见效果，又去看中医，但是她的血小板就在40-50左右，不往上升，愁坏了我们全家人。特别是作为母亲的我，那种焦虑、害怕、无助，无法用语言来表达。北京各大医院中药西药吃了两三年，疗效也不佳。血小板个数一直在30-60之间徘徊。
2019年，有位师兄度孩子的姑姑学习心灵法门。她感觉受益了就跟我说：心灵法门念小房子特别灵验，很多人都是因为家里有人患病或自己患病，通过念经、许愿、放生，消业还债后都有所好转或康复，让我也帮孩子念一念。我母亲信佛，从小我就对佛教有好感。我想念念试试也行，但是我并没有天天坚持，三天打鱼两天晒网。
在2020年春节后，孩子的姑姑把我引荐给张师兄。这位张师兄也是因为她孩子患病走进心灵法门的，她验证了佛法的伟大。我俩同病相连，我十分信任她。她让我坚持做功课一个月，增加了自己的能量后再许愿念经文组合。她说这样效果好。她耐心给我讲解心灵法门的理念，教我应该怎样正确地念经、许愿、放生。她的引导增加了我的信心。我就在菩萨面前许愿：

1. 每个月都随缘放生鱼，坚持终身放生；
   
2. 初一、十五和有关佛家节日吃素，不吃活的海鲜；
   
3. 孩子病好了我现身说法，弘法度人；
   
4. 为女儿许愿在2020年年底念完108张经文组合。
   

我开始念经文组合后，有天晚上做了一个梦。梦中有人管我要159个什么东西。我说我喜欢169数字。第二天我问张师兄这个梦是什么意思。师兄说：这是要经者要小房子的数量。于是，我向菩萨许愿到2020年年底前给我自己的要经者念送169张经文组合。在我为自己念经文组合的同一时间里，因为女儿已经吃了很长时间的药，医生建议女儿的药停一停，过一段时间再吃。所以，那段时间，女儿所有的药全部停掉了。
后来听师兄说要念经文组合，超度自己堕胎的婴灵。因为堕胎的孩子走不掉很苦的，婴灵不只会使大人身体不好或事业不顺，家庭不和睦，也会找你的孩子让她身体不健康，不听话。我听后向菩萨许愿帮助两个堕胎的孩子各念49张经文组合，许愿时没有许完成时间，但我有努力地在行愿。
心灵法门太神奇了，太灵验了。我帮助堕胎的孩子念小房子没多久就梦到别人怀孕了；还有一次梦到和一个小孩儿玩得很高兴，突然他就不见了。
当我完成了我所有许的愿后，女儿的病情在2021年有所好转。之后，我就一直帮助女儿21张一拨接着一拨地念经文组合。有时间我就去放生。2022年，我许愿帮助女儿放生1200条鱼。
我女儿在2022年10月21日做血常规检查，结果各项指标都有所好转，血小板个数上升到92。拿到化验单后我们高兴得泪流满面。我们双手合十感恩大慈大悲的观世音菩萨慈悲救度！感恩心灵法门的法宝是贫民百姓的救星！感恩师父把心灵法门带到人间救苦救难，让我们离苦得乐！感恩师兄不厌其烦地帮助我和我女儿，真的是人间菩萨。
我很惭愧，算不上是精进的同修，但菩萨妈妈一直不放弃我。通过这件事情，我暗暗下决心，今后一定好好念经，修心修行，永不退转，超脱六道轮回，回到观世音菩萨的身边。
2022年，我帮先生许愿，每个月念7张经文组合，求菩萨保佑先生消业和工作顺利。菩萨慈悲，我先生的生意有所好转。前几天，先生在工地干活。地面有点空隙，泵车一条腿陷了下去，整个车身倾斜很大，但是人和车都没事儿。我想这一定是观世音菩萨慈悲护佑的结果，就像师父讲的一样，家里一人学佛能庇佑全家。
我原来的工作忙，没有多少时间念经。我很苦恼。我想来想去，祈求观世音菩萨帮助我找一份轻松点的工作，能有时间念经。观世音菩萨真的有求必应。我辞职后不久就找到了一份比以前工资还高，又有时间念经的工作，而且离家又很近。真是法喜充满。在佛菩萨慈悲护佑下有说不完的好事。
我希望我的分享能够唤醒在佛门外不信佛的人们早日得闻佛法，捧起经书学佛念经。希望唤醒不坚持念经的师兄们。精进是学佛的根，佛度有缘人。千万不要因为惰性而让自己成为无缘众生。倘若渐行渐远，渐渐离开了佛菩萨，也许就没有机会再回头了。要让自己的生命真正有价值，那就是修道了生脱死。人身难得，佛法难闻，人生无常，所以要常行精进。心灵法门的五大法宝真的能够解决生活中的实际问题，能够改变我们的命运！
再次感恩南无释迦牟尼佛！感恩南无大慈大悲救苦救难广大灵感观世音菩萨摩诃萨！感恩十方三世一切诸佛菩萨及龙天护法金刚菩萨！感恩弘法度众舍身忘我的恩师慈父卢军宏台长！
分享过程中如有不如理不如法之处，请南无释迦牟尼佛慈悲原谅！请南无大慈大悲观世音菩萨慈悲原谅！请十方三世诸佛菩萨和龙天护法菩萨慈悲原谅！请师兄们批评指正！我自己的业障自己背，不让师兄们背！
分享人：程丽娟 感恩合十
2022-11-22 收到
2023-02-25 发布
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The contents of the presentation and answers, including text, images, and other information obtained from Dharma practitioners, are provided strictly for reference purposes. Due to the unique nature of individual karma, results similar to those experienced by the authors may not be replicated. The experiences and advice shared should not be construed as medical advice or a diagnosis.
In the event of an emergency, it is crucial to promptly contact your doctor or emergency services by dialing 911. Relying on any information found in the answers is done solely at your own risk. The translator and answerer bear no responsibility for the consequences. By using or misusing the contents, you accept liability for any personal injury, including death. It is imperative to exercise caution and seek professional medical guidance for health-related concerns.

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PPV LIVE EVENT 02 - 10AM/12PM Fury v Usyk USA ET
PPV LIVE EVENT 03 - (SD) Fury v Usyk USA ET
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=== PPV UFC PACK ===
PPV UFC 00: PRELIMS : Barboza vs Murphy 8:00 PM ET
PPV UFC 01: UFC FIGHT NIGHT: Barboza vs Murphy 8:00 PM ET
PPV UFC 02: FIGHT NIGHT:Barboza vs Murphy 8:00 PM ET [ESPN+]
PPV UFC 03: UFC: Barboza vs Murphy 8:00 PM ET [ESPANOL]
PPV UFC 04: UFC: Barboza vs Murphy 8:00 PM ET [FR]
PPV UFC 05: UFC: Barboza vs Murphy 8:00 PM ET [STARZPLAY]
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=== PPV LIVE EVENT PACK ===
PPV LIVE EVENT 01 - 4/7PM UFC Fight Night Barboza v Murphy
PPV LIVE EVENT 02 - 10AM/12PM Fury v Usyk
PPV LIVE EVENT 03 - (SD) Fury v Usyk
PPV LIVE EVENT 04 - 10AM UAE Warriors 50
PPV LIVE EVENT 05 - 12PM ADCC Phoenix Open
PPV LIVE EVENT 06 - 12:30/2PM Glory 92
PPV LIVE EVENT 07 - 2:50PM Petrosyan v Sanchez
PPV LIVE EVENT 08 - 7PM Navarrete v Berinchyk
PPV LIVE EVENT 09 - 7PM Boxing Next Generation Kissimmee
PPV LIVE EVENT 10 - 7PM Centurion FC 20
PPV LIVE EVENT 11 - 8PM GCW Most Notorious
PPV LIVE EVENT 12 - 9:30PM Combate Global Gonzalez v Lehane (en Espanol)
PPV LIVE EVENT 13 - 12PM Superbikes MotoAmerica Barber
PPV LIVE EVENT 14 - 12PM AMSOIL Off Road Dirt City
PPV LIVE EVENT 15 - 5:30PM Clyde Martin Memorial Sprints
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PPV LIVE EVENT 16 - 6PM Weekly Racing Utica Rome
PPV LIVE EVENT 17 - 6PM Weekly Racing Port Royal
PPV LIVE EVENT 18 - 6:15PM World of Outlaws Late Models
PPV LIVE EVENT 19 - 6:30PM Wayne County 410 Sprints
PPV LIVE EVENT 20 - 6:30PM Fireworks Night Eldora
PPV LIVE EVENT 21 - 6:45PM IRA Sprints Plymouth Dirt Track
PPV LIVE EVENT 22 - 7PM MARS Late Models Highland
PPV LIVE EVENT 23 - 7:30PM USAC Huncovsky Classic Belleville
PPV LIVE EVENT 24 - 7:30PM ARCA East Flat Rock
PPV LIVE EVENT 25 - 8PM USCS Sprint Cars Bakersfield
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=== PPV FA PLAYER PACK ===
PPV FA PLAYER 01 : Aston Villa vs Manchester City // UK Sat 18 May 3:00pm // ET Sat 18 May 10:00am
PPV FA PLAYER 02 : Manchester United vs Chelsea // UK Sat 18 May 3:00pm // ET Sat 18 May 10:00am
PPV FA PLAYER 03 : Leicester City vs Liverpool // UK Sat 18 May 3:00pm // ET Sat 18 May 10:00am
PPV FA PLAYER 04 : Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United // UK Sat 18 May 3:00pm // ET Sat 18 May 10:00am
PPV FA PLAYER 05 : Bristol City vs Everton // UK Sat 18 May 3:00pm // ET Sat 18 May 10:00am
PPV FA PLAYER 06 : Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion // UK Sat 18 May 3:00pm // ET Sat 18 May 10:00am
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=== PPV MOLA PACK ===
PPV MOLA EVENT 01 : Semi-Final Leg 2: Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory start:2024-05-18 07:30:00 stop:2024-05-18 11:40:00
PPV MOLA EVENT 01 : LPGA - Mizuho Americas Open - Round 3 start:2024-05-18 19:50:00 stop:2024-05-19 01:10:00
PPV MOLA EVENT 02 : Road to UFC Season 3 : Episode 1 & 2 start:2024-05-18 11:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 18:10:00
PPV MOLA EVENT 02 : UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Murphy start:2024-05-18 20:50:00 stop:2024-05-19 07:10:00
PPV MOLA EVENT 03 : 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Round 2 Game 6 : Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers start:2024-05-19 01:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 06:00:00
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=== PPV FLO RUGBY PACK ===
PPV FLO RUGBY 00 : 2024 Western Force vs NSW Waratahs start:2024-05-18 10:30:00 stop:2024-05-18 14:30:00
PPV FLO RUGBY 00 : 2024 Ospreys vs Dragons start:2024-05-18 15:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 19:00:00
PPV FLO RUGBY 00 : 2024 Ulster Rugby vs Leinster Rugby start:2024-05-18 19:35:00 stop:2024-05-18 23:35:00
PPV FLO RUGBY 01 : 2024 Blues vs Highlanders start:2024-05-18 08:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 12:00:00
PPV FLO RUGBY 01 : 2024 Vodacom Bulls vs Benetton Rugby start:2024-05-18 13:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 17:00:00
PPV FLO RUGBY 01 : 2024 Connacht Rugby vs DHL Stormers start:2024-05-18 17:05:00 stop:2024-05-18 21:05:00
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PPV FLO RUGBY 02 : 2024 Montpellier Herault Rugby vs Stade Toulousain start:2024-05-18 14:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 18:00:00
PPV FLO RUGBY 02 : 2024 Stade Rochelais vs Section Paloise start:2024-05-18 20:05:00 stop:2024-05-19 00:05:00
PPV FLO RUGBY 03 : 2024 Emirates Lions vs Glasgow Warriors start:2024-05-18 15:05:00 stop:2024-05-18 19:05:00
PPV FLO RUGBY 04 : 2024 Lyon OU vs Racing 92 start:2024-05-18 16:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 20:00:00
PPV FLO RUGBY 05 : 2024 ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Castres Olympique start:2024-05-18 16:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 20:00:00
PPV FLO RUGBY 06 : 2024 Aviron Bayonnais vs Perpignan start:2024-05-18 16:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 20:00:00
PPV FLO RUGBY 07 : 2024 Oyonnax Rugby vs RC Toulonnais start:2024-05-18 16:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 20:00:00
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=== PPV SETANTA PACK ===
PPV SETANTA EVENT 01 : Borussia Dortmund - Darmstadt start:2024-05-18 14:25:00 stop:2024-05-18 16:30:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 01 : UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy - Main Card start:2024-05-18 23:55:00 stop:2024-05-19 03:00:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 01 : Sassuolo - Cagliari start:2024-05-19 11:25:00 stop:2024-05-19 13:30:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 01 : Monza - Frosinone start:2024-05-19 13:55:00 stop:2024-05-19 16:00:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 02 : Union Berlin - Freiburg start:2024-05-18 14:25:00 stop:2024-05-18 16:30:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 02 : Dallas Mavericks - Oklahoma City Thunder start:2024-05-19 00:55:00 stop:2024-05-19 03:00:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 02 : Cerlce Brugge - Royale Union SG start:2024-05-19 12:25:00 stop:2024-05-19 14:30:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 02 : Brentford - Newcastle start:2024-05-19 15:55:00 stop:2024-05-19 18:00:00
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PPV SETANTA EVENT 03 : Hoffenheim - Bayern Munich start:2024-05-18 14:25:00 stop:2024-05-18 16:30:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 03 : Crawley - Crewe start:2024-05-19 12:55:00 stop:2024-05-19 15:00:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 03 : Brighton - Manchester United start:2024-05-19 15:55:00 stop:2024-05-19 18:00:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 04 : Bayer Leverkusen - Augsburg start:2024-05-18 14:25:00 stop:2024-05-18 16:30:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 04 : Udinese - Empoli start:2024-05-19 13:55:00 stop:2024-05-19 16:00:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 05 : Eintracht Frankfurt - RB Leipzig start:2024-05-18 14:25:00 stop:2024-05-18 16:30:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 05 : Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Race start:2024-05-19 13:55:00 stop:2024-05-19 16:00:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 06 : Wolfsburg - Mainz start:2024-05-18 14:25:00 stop:2024-05-18 16:30:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 06 : Arsenal - Everton start:2024-05-19 15:55:00 stop:2024-05-19 18:00:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 07 : Stuttgart - Borussia Monchengladbach start:2024-05-18 14:25:00 stop:2024-05-18 16:30:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 07 : Burnley - Nottingham start:2024-05-19 15:55:00 stop:2024-05-19 18:00:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 08 : Heidenheim - FC Koln start:2024-05-18 14:25:00 stop:2024-05-18 16:30:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 09 : Multiview start:2024-05-18 14:25:00 stop:2024-05-18 16:30:00
PPV SETANTA EVENT 10 : Werder Bremen - Bochum start:2024-05-18 14:25:00 stop:2024-05-18 16:30:00
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=== PPV FLO SPORTS PACK ===
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 00 : FloWrestling Radio Live start:2024-05-19 17:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 21:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 01 : 2024 Giro dItalia start:2024-05-18 13:30:00 stop:2024-05-18 17:30:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 01 : 2024 FHSAA Outdoor Championships start:2024-05-18 22:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 02:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 01 : 2024 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships start:2024-05-19 13:45:00 stop:2024-05-19 17:45:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 02 : FloRacing 24/7 start:2024-05-12 10:00:00 stop:2024-11-10 06:59:59
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 03 : 2024 4 Jours de Dunkerque start:2024-05-18 14:45:00 stop:2024-05-18 18:45:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 03 : 2024 NMAA Outdoor Championships 4A-5A start:2024-05-18 21:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 01:00:00
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PPV FLO SPORTS TV 03 : 2024 USAC Huncovsky Classic at Belleville High Banks start:2024-05-19 01:30:00 stop:2024-05-19 05:30:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 03 : 2024 Continental Tour: Tokyo - Seiko Golden Grand Prix start:2024-05-19 07:45:00 stop:2024-05-19 11:45:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 03 : 2024 UCI MTB Bielsko Bialia Poland start:2024-05-19 12:45:00 stop:2024-05-19 16:45:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 04 : 2024 Vuelta a Burgos Féminas start:2024-05-18 14:05:00 stop:2024-05-18 18:05:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 04 : 2024 OSAA Outdoor Championships start:2024-05-18 18:30:00 stop:2024-05-18 22:30:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 04 : 2024 New England Knockouts vs Trois-Rivieres Aigles start:2024-05-18 23:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 03:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 04 : 2024 Nutley vs NJ Aces start:2024-05-19 03:15:00 stop:2024-05-19 07:15:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 04 : 2024 UCI MTB Eliminator World Cup in Palangkaraya start:2024-05-19 11:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 15:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 05 : 2024 CHSAA Outdoor Championships start:2024-05-18 16:30:00 stop:2024-05-18 20:30:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 05 : 2024 Ulster Rugby vs Leinster Rugby start:2024-05-18 20:35:00 stop:2024-05-19 00:35:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 05 : 2024 IRA Sprints at Plymouth Dirt Track start:2024-05-19 00:45:00 stop:2024-05-19 04:45:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 06 : 2024 IHSA Girls Outdoor Championships start:2024-05-18 17:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 21:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 06 : 2024 Stade Rochelais vs Section Paloise start:2024-05-18 21:05:00 stop:2024-05-19 01:05:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 06 : 2024 Kansas City Mavericks vs Toledo Walleye start:2024-05-19 01:15:00 stop:2024-05-19 05:15:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 07 : 2024 CAA Rowing Championship start:2024-05-18 15:30:00 stop:2024-05-18 19:30:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 07 : 2024 William & Mary vs Campbell start:2024-05-18 20:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 00:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 07 : 2024 New York Boulders vs New Jersey Jackals start:2024-05-19 00:05:00 stop:2024-05-19 04:05:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 08 : 2024 NCHSAA Outdoor Championships start:2024-05-18 16:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 20:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 08 : 2024 Tropics vs Highlands Black start:2024-05-18 20:15:00 stop:2024-05-19 00:15:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 08 : 2024 Fireworks Night at Eldora Speedway start:2024-05-19 00:30:00 stop:2024-05-19 04:30:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 09 : 2024 UCI BMX Racing World Championships start:2024-05-18 18:50:00 stop:2024-05-18 22:50:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 09 : 2024 Wayne (Peewee) vs Generals (Peewee) start:2024-05-18 23:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 03:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 09 : 2024 Penticton Vees vs Surrey Eagles start:2024-05-19 04:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 08:00:00
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PPV FLO SPORTS TV 10 : 2024 Blues vs Highlanders start:2024-05-18 09:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 13:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 10 : 2024 Vodacom Bulls vs Benetton Rugby start:2024-05-18 14:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 18:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 10 : 2024 Connacht Rugby vs DHL Stormers start:2024-05-18 18:05:00 stop:2024-05-18 22:05:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 10 : 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Riverhead Raceway start:2024-05-18 22:30:00 stop:2024-05-19 02:30:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 10 : 2024 Sherwood Park Crusaders vs Brooks Bandits start:2024-05-19 03:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 07:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 11 : 2024 Western Force vs NSW Waratahs start:2024-05-18 11:30:00 stop:2024-05-18 15:30:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 11 : 2024 Ospreys vs Dragons start:2024-05-18 16:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 20:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 11 : 2024 Wayne (Squirt) vs Ramsey (Squirt) start:2024-05-18 20:15:00 stop:2024-05-19 00:15:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 11 : 2024 Washington Wild Things vs Tri-City ValleyCats start:2024-05-19 00:30:00 stop:2024-05-19 04:30:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 12 : 2024 Frank E. Rader Southeast Regional Champs start:2024-05-18 14:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 18:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 12 : 2024 Sharks vs Cardiff start:2024-05-18 18:15:00 stop:2024-05-18 22:15:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 12 : 2024 NASCAR Weekly Racing at Jennerstown Speedway start:2024-05-18 23:50:00 stop:2024-05-19 03:50:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 13 : 2024 Veenendaal-Veenendaal start:2024-05-18 14:45:00 stop:2024-05-18 18:45:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 13 : 2024 Monmouth vs Hofstra start:2024-05-18 19:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 23:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 13 : 2024 Weekly Racing at Port Royal Speedway start:2024-05-19 00:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 04:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 14 : 2024 Montpellier Herault Rugby vs Stade Toulousain start:2024-05-18 15:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 19:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 14 : 2024 Saginaw Valley vs TBD - NCAA Baseball Midwest Regional start:2024-05-18 20:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 00:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 14 : 2024 Hockey Farm (MS) vs Generals White (MS) start:2024-05-19 00:30:00 stop:2024-05-19 04:30:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 15 : 2024 Central Regional Championships start:2024-05-18 15:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 19:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 15 : 2024 NASCAR Weekly Racing at Berlin Raceway start:2024-05-18 21:30:00 stop:2024-05-19 01:30:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 15 : 2024 Joliet Slammers vs Evansville Otters start:2024-05-19 01:35:00 stop:2024-05-19 05:35:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 16 : 2024 New Jersey Freestyle State Championship start:2024-05-18 15:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 19:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 16 : 2024 TBD vs TBD - NCAA Baseball Southeast Regional start:2024-05-18 21:45:00 stop:2024-05-19 01:45:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 16 : 2024 NARC Sprints at Thunderbowl Raceway start:2024-05-19 02:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 06:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 17 : 2024 Villanova vs Xavier start:2024-05-18 16:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 20:00:00
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PPV FLO SPORTS TV 17 : 2024 Hockey Farm (Peewee) vs Paramus start:2024-05-18 21:45:00 stop:2024-05-19 01:45:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 17 : 2024 USCS Sprint Cars at Bakersfield Speedway start:2024-05-19 02:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 06:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 18 : 2024 Emirates Lions vs Glasgow Warriors start:2024-05-18 16:05:00 stop:2024-05-18 20:05:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 18 : 2024 Florence Yalls vs Schaumburg Boomers start:2024-05-18 22:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 02:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 18 : 2024 Fargo Force vs Dubuque Fighting Saints start:2024-05-19 02:05:00 stop:2024-05-19 06:05:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 19 : 2024 AMSOIL Off-Road Mayhem at the Motorplex start:2024-05-18 16:50:00 stop:2024-05-18 20:50:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 19 : 2024 Hockey Farm (Squirt) vs Marauders (Squirt) start:2024-05-18 22:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 02:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 19 : 2024 Bulldogs vs Hockey Farm (Varsity) start:2024-05-19 02:30:00 stop:2024-05-19 06:30:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 20 : 2024 Aviron Bayonnais vs Perpignan start:2024-05-18 17:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 21:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 20 : 2024 Staten Island FerryHawks vs Hagerstown Flying Boxcars start:2024-05-19 00:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 04:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 21 : 2024 ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Castres Olympique start:2024-05-18 17:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 21:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 21 : 2024 Weekly Racing at Utica-Rome Speedway start:2024-05-19 00:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 04:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 22 : 2024 Oyonnax Rugby vs RC Toulonnais start:2024-05-18 17:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 21:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 22 : 2024 Ottawa Titans vs Sussex County Miners start:2024-05-19 00:35:00 stop:2024-05-19 04:35:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 23 : 2024 Lyon OU vs Racing 92 start:2024-05-18 17:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 21:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 23 : 2024 Charleston Dirty Birds vs High Point Rockers start:2024-05-19 00:35:00 stop:2024-05-19 04:35:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 24 : 2024 ADCC Phoenix Open start:2024-05-18 17:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 21:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 24 : 2024 York Revolution vs Lancaster Stormers start:2024-05-19 00:45:00 stop:2024-05-19 04:45:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 25 : 2024 CA Assoc Duals start:2024-05-18 17:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 21:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 25 : 2024 MARS Late Models at Highland Speedway start:2024-05-19 01:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 05:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 26 : 2024 Ashland vs Northwood University - NCAA MW Regional start:2024-05-18 17:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 21:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 26 : 2024 NASCAR Weekly Racing at Langley Speedway start:2024-05-19 01:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 05:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 27 : 2024 Continental Tour: ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial start:2024-05-18 17:55:00 stop:2024-05-18 21:55:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 27 : 2024 American Flat Track at Silver Dollar Short Track start:2024-05-19 01:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 05:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 28 : 2024 Seton Hall vs Creighton start:2024-05-18 18:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 22:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 28 : 2024 Lexington Legends vs Gastonia Baseball Club start:2024-05-19 01:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 05:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 29 : 2024 PNL Duals at Werner Park start:2024-05-18 18:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 22:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 29 : 2024 Florida Everblades vs Adirondack Thunder start:2024-05-19 01:00:00 stop:2024-05-19 05:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 30 : 2024 Young Harris vs UNC Pembroke - NCAA SE Regional start:2024-05-18 18:00:00 stop:2024-05-18 22:00:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 30 : 2024 Quebec Capitales vs Lake Erie Crushers start:2024-05-19 01:05:00 stop:2024-05-19 05:05:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 31 : 2024 Highlands Black vs Hockey Farm (Squirt) start:2024-05-18 18:45:00 stop:2024-05-18 22:45:00
PPV FLO SPORTS TV 31 : 2024 Long Island Ducks vs Southern Maryland Blue Crabs start:2024-05-19 01:05:00 stop:2024-05-19 05:05:00
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=== AUSTRALIA STAN PACK ===
AU STAN SPORT AU EVENT 01 : Force v Waratahs - Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 2024 start:2024-05-18 10:00:04 stop:2024-05-18 12:53:24
AU STAN SPORT AU EVENT 01 : Bath v Northampton - Premiership Rugby Round 18 2023/24 start:2024-05-18 15:00:04 stop:2024-05-18 17:53:24
AU STAN SPORT AU EVENT 01 : New Zealand v Canada - Pacific Four Series 2024 start:2024-05-19 05:23:04 stop:2024-05-19 08:16:24
AU STAN SPORT AU EVENT 02 : Blues v Highlanders - Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 2024 start:2024-05-18 07:35:04 stop:2024-05-18 10:28:24
AU STAN SPORT AU EVENT 02 : Gloucester v Newcastle - Premiership Rugby Round 18 2023/24 start:2024-05-18 15:00:04 stop:2024-05-18 17:53:24
AU STAN SPORT AU EVENT 02 : Sprint Race 2: Misano - GT World Challenge Europe 2024 start:2024-05-18 19:30:08 stop:2024-05-18 22:23:28
AU STAN SPORT AU EVENT 03 : Harlequins v Bristol - Premiership Rugby Round 18 2023/24 start:2024-05-18 15:00:04 stop:2024-05-18 17:53:24
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AU STAN SPORT AU EVENT 04 : Leicester v Exeter - Premiership Rugby Round 18 2023/24 start:2024-05-18 15:00:04 stop:2024-05-18 17:53:24
AU STAN SPORT AU EVENT 05 : Saracens v Sale - Premiership Rugby Round 18 2023/24 start:2024-05-18 15:00:04 stop:2024-05-18 17:53:24
AU STAN SPORT AU EVENT 06 : Sprint Race 1: Misano - GT World Challenge Europe 2024 start:2024-05-18 12:30:08 stop:2024-05-18 15:23:28
AU STAN SPORT AU EVENT 06 : Qualifying 1: Indianapolis 500 - INDYCAR 2024 start:2024-05-18 16:00:08 stop:2024-05-18 18:53:28
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=== UK-AUSTRALIA OPTUS PACK ===
UK-AU OPTUS 01 : Aston Villa v Manchester City start:2024-05-18 14:40:00 stop:2024-05-18 17:20:00
UK-AU OPTUS 02 : Manchester United v Chelsea start:2024-05-18 14:40:00 stop:2024-05-18 17:20:00
UK-AU OPTUS 02 : Deportivo Alaves v Getafe start:2024-05-18 19:20:00 stop:2024-05-18 22:20:00
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=== UK Amazon PACK ===
UK Amazon UK 00 : Australia Championship Supercars-Perth: Race 9 start:2024-05-18 08:40:00 stop:2024-05-18 12:40:00
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TLDR: interested to hear ELI5 explanations of non-Orthodox movements, how synagogue services and general observance work, and how these movements and their members relate to Israel and Zionism. Both non-Orthodox and Orthodox accounts welcomed!
I am a non-American Jew, which means that the majority of Judaism I see in western media is filtered through an American Jewish lens. This is also the case for my non-Jewish friends, meaning that their default understanding and impression of Judaism is heavily influenced by American Judaism.
Where I live, Australia, things (seem to) be organised very differently to the US; and really quite similar to Israel. There seems to be a very big cultural difference, too, but that's for another day.
While we have all levels of observance and affiliation in our community, the overwhelming majority of Jewish organisations and institutions are under the banner of Orthodoxy. Therefore, even my secular and atheist friends understand Judaism basically as Orthodoxy (mostly Modern Orthodox and Chabad).
That being said, we do have non-Orthodox institutions. We have a few Liberal/Progressive synagogues, and a few Conservative ones. My friend attended a Liberal/Progressive synagogue growing up, and I went there with him once.
The consequence of this is that I don't think I've ever met someone who identifies as an Orthodox/Reform/Liberal/Progressive/Conservative/Reconstructionist Jew, even if they belong to those congregations. I myself don't even do that, even though I literally only know Orthodoxy. However, when I meet American Jews, they frequently introduce themselves as Orthodox/Reform/Conservative/Conservadox(?)/Reconstructionist Jews.
In light of...recent...issues..., there is quite a lot of talk about Reform and Reconstructionist Judaism on social media (including on this subreddit). I have seen numerous members and officials of those communities express dismay at the (apparently) growing anti-Zionist views espoused by some congregants and even clergy. This has led to quite a lot of debate about the movements themselves that I can't really judge.
Most people who belong to those movements refute the claims and claim that their synagogues are indeed very Zionist. This is my impression of those movements here. Anti-Zionism is almost unheard of of in the Jewish community here, though since the outbreak of hostilities there have been some quite loud voices.
There are also seems to be conflict between some members of Orthodox/Reform/Conservative/Reconstructionist movements who try to discredit other movements, and again, I can't judge what is and isn't genuine.
When I look for explanations of what the non-Orthodox streams of Judaism are, I often get information that doesn't seem fair. And since I don't actually know anyone who is a true member of them, it's hard to get an ELI5 explanation. What I read on the official websites of the movements isn't really descriptive enough for how that applies in the real world.
So, if anyone would like to share their impressions of both the movements/how they differ to Orthodoxy AND their relationships to Israel and Zionism, I'd be really grateful. I'd especially like to hear accounts from people who are part of those movements and from Orthodox Jews.
P.S. I know that it's still Shabbat in most of the world so some people may not reply, but we just did Havdala and I wanted to post this before I forget :)

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