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Ultralight is the largest online Ultralight Backcountry Backpacking community! This sub is about overnight backcountry backpacking, with a focus on moving efficiently, packing light, generally aiming at a sub 10 pound base weight, and following LNT principles. Join us and ask yourself the question: Do I really need that?
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2024.05.20 08:06 True-Structure6307 Is my brother with a messiah complex or just a sociopath

My brother is 5 years older than me. He is 60 now. He was always a difficult child, troubled and extreme in anything he was doing. Hi IQ, excellent memory, loves history, aspects of genetics and science, but did poorly at school as he did not want to study. he only drew human profiles and angels in his notebooks. Never read a book from beginning to the end, but he would discuss it with others just by reading bits of it. He always thought he knew better than others. Studying was a waste of time. Working was a waste of time as well. He only ever wanted to be the centre of attention. Never looked for a job, so not a day of employment.
He disrespected any household rules and never to this day really cared about his parents, or show any interest in anyone in our large family. Totally detached and knows nothing about anyone.
If you disagree with him or challenge him, he gets furious. Never apologized to anyone, never said he was wrong or sorry.
He was into politics (back in the old country, opposition, was imprisoned and was very proud of it), parapsychology, astral body, hypnoses..and had the weirdest friends. He thrived by being surrounded by many people and listened to. Thrived on any attention he could get. Then he found the religion, in 1987, it is a sect, and became so extreme that the church kicked him out at some point. He was taking over from the properly educated and appointed preachers at the church. Formed his own groups that never lasted.
Religion meant manipulating others through fear. he would preach to anyone who would listen, especially troubled and mentally ill people. Those who desperately needed hope, like him. He is convinced his role was to convert people, he is on a higher mission. My mom, who is on medication for her mental issues was having a really hard time as he would scare her with: "the satan is living inside of you, you need to stop taking meds and fall on your knees and pray" and he would totally mess up her condition....His social posts and speeches are full of critique. He also condemns women who for example want to break out from abusive relationships. His view on women is very very backwards. Women have no rights and their only mission is to serve and pray.
HE lives from the so called "sponsors" who pay his bills. My parents gave him a little place to live, with his much younger wife that totally supports him and is very obedient (also never had a real job), two boys who are becoming defiant now with age. He does not like me as I refuse to send him money, and it all viewed through how much money he can get from someone (but I do send to my parents who in turn send to him and pay his bills). I could write so much. Do you know anyone similar?
I am really interested in hearing if you think this falls under Messiah complex that I have recently learnt about.
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2024.05.20 08:05 thedafthatter WIBTA if I call the health inspector on a night club my boyfriend's friend frequents?

My boyfriend has a friend who frequents this ritzy night club and she has some way to get on the guest list so we got in for free last night. It was nice and appreciated, my partner and I were having a good time and she met some friends and walked off with them. After awhile we met back up in a seating area towards the back of the club. I smelled weed and thought someone came in reeking of it but I looked and saw them smoking a joint in the club in front of two staff members. Then I saw two other people smoking cigarettes nearby. I was really surprised as its been illegal to smoke in businesses in MA for a long time. I was going to say something to the staff but caught one of them taking a hit from one of the cigarettes and then puffing his vape.
I started getting uncomfortable and the music started getting louder and my partner was fading fast so we left. In the car ride back to his house I mentioned the smoking and how they could have set off the smoke detectors. Partner's friend didn't care and she says that its just cigarettes. I mentioned how its illegal and how I might call the health inspector on monday. My partner agreed and she snapped and started yelling at him asking if he wants to be a boring hermit and never have a social life because the club got shut down and doesn't do the guest list again. She then continued to yell about how its just cigarettes nothing will happen and then made me promise I won't report the smoking to anyone. I said I wouldn't call and we got back to my partner's house. Once she left and we went inside my partner said to ignore his friend and call someone anyway. I agreed but that night she blew up his phone about how I am ruining her fun and causing a problems for a club. He said he was going to distance himself from her for yelling at him and attacking me. I want to call but I also don't want his friend to come back at me for doing it.
TL;DR caught several people smoking inside a night club in front of staff. Told partner and friend I was going to call someone about it and she got angry and yelled at us. We agreed after she left to call someone and she spent the night blowing up his phone about me ruining her fun.
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2024.05.20 08:04 75976345 A repost by request:

The mods of ProRevenge exercised their judgement that, fair enough, my childhood story did not constitute revenge. I respect the decision. Apparently it was crossposted to another sub first, though, but the thing was too dang long and ended up cut off. I will provide the full post here and give full permission for anyone who is able to, to post the second half on the reddit it was crossposted to, but I would only like to say first:
I only use reddit to troubleshoot tech issues since Google is down the drain now, and read BoRU posts on occasion. In general, I like to keep a very low social media footprint. So please understand that this will be my final word on this post. :)
This happened decades ago now, back in primary school. I only remembered it because I was recently catching up with old friends from back then, and we got to laughing over old stories and then someone mentioned, "The wildest was when you organised that whole protest against our teacher."
"The time I did what?"
The consensus was I did, indeed, organise the entire class to rebel against our teacher that resulted in her being deposed and our class getting a "substitute" for the rest of the year. I almost fell out of my chair hearing this story from their mouths. It wasn't that I didn't remember it, of course I did--that year was awful. It was just that it existed very differently in my memory.
Two important pieces of background knowledge to understand here:
I went to a very very small, very very rural school. How small? Each classroom was composed of the entire year level, and the largest had at most 30 kids in them. My class/year level was on the smallest in the entire school, with a piddling 14 kids in it altogether. While we still had our cliques and factions, our small size caused our class to be very tight knit and protective of each other. How rural? The school building itself was incredibly small, but one thing we were not short on was gigantic empty fields surrounding us on all sides. Great for sports, great for (it turns out) student protests.
I was, at the time, undiagnosed autistic. I mean I still am autistic, I'm just formally diagnosed now. But back then I was just seen as being a very quirky kid. One of the ways this quirkiness manifested was that I really had trouble adapting to the rules and structure of grade school and how it differed from what I was used to. At home if I wanted to pee, I just went to the toilet. Now I have to put my hand up? Now I have to ask permission to piss? Then I went home and put my hand up to ask my mom for permission to pee and she told me I didn't need to! Madness! Chaos! I don't care what the rules are, please just be consistent!
But one of the main parts of my brain and the way it works is that sometimes my brain, separate from my will, would just make a decision about a course of action and I would very calmly commit to it come hell or high water. Like, it is vitally important that I stay true to this course of action. I can't explain it. It's like I set a rule for myself and if something disrupts that, I just shut down and stop functioning.
So when the school said, "Okay, when this bell rings during recess/lunch, that means you have to leave the playground and go back to class", I was a confused child already struggling with all these completely nonsensical limitations and guidelines imposed on me. So when that bell rang, I got that calm little voice in my head that said, "Hmm, no, I'm good out here actually. I don't think I will go back into class." So I would just continue to sit out on the playground, playing with my plastic spider toys or sitting on the swing. Teachers would realise what was going on and come out to get me and tell me I have to go back to class, and I would just very calmly hear them out and then smile at them and politely as possible tell them, "No thank you, I want to stay out here."
They really didn't know what to do with me. I wasn't getting upset, I wasn't throwing a tantrum, I wasn't yelling, I wasn't being rude in any way. I was incredibly docile and would let them explain things to me with endless patience and then just politely refute them and go back to what I was doing, like this was just a very normal and reasonable negotiation between two equal parties. I have memories of sitting on the swing while three very confused and flustered adult staff huddled around me trying to bribe me with candy to go back to class. It would take a whole lesson block to lure me back to the classroom, and then at lunch the whole thing would start over again. It took me three years at school to finally accept the status quo thanks to a religious nutter I got for a teacher, and finally went back to class when the bell rang (was never happy about it though).
I eventually settled into school life. Excelled at subjects I liked, at least passed subjects I didn't, followed the rules, was seen as intelligent and obedient and was often liked by my teachers. Until my final year, when we got the teacher I can only rudely monniker Mrs Bigmouth.
Mrs Bigmouth should not have been a teacher. She had a trigger temper and would explode into long, verbally abusive tirades against us if we ever did anything she felt was disrespectful behaviour. What was disrespectful behaviour? Damned if I know. It changed day by day, depending on mood. You could disrespect her to her face one day and she'd laugh and say you have such razor wit, and politely ask a question the next and she'd scream at you for ten nonstop minutes then give you a week of DT for talking back. The absolute peak moment of her boiling temper came when she threw a dictionary at a girl's head because she was whispering to me in class. When I tell you it missed her by half an inch...
But believe it or not, this wasn't what made her such an awful teacher. It was so hard to get teachers at rural schools back then, there was almost nothing you could do to get fired, so we had experience with teachers with nightmare tempers. What made her such an issue was her big mouth. She used us, her trapped audience, as free therapy. She would infodump, traumadump, about her very personal, very private life to us. All day. She'd be two words into a spelling list and launch into an extended story session about her marital issues with her husband. We'd be heads down doing fractions and, unprompted, she'd declare to the class that her adult daughter no longer talks to her and then diatribe to us about it until the bell rang. She had money issues, a contentious relationship with her parents, her marriage was on the rocks. She once pulled me aside after school and spoke with me, at length, about how she was thinking of having another child to try to repair her marriage. I was like, okay lady, I'm 11, about to miss my bus, and my house is a 4 hour walk on foot from here.
We weren't learning. We'd hadn't had a complete lesson since the first week of the school year. We were behind on the cirriculum and frustrated. One kid had brought a stopwatch into school and would time lessons vs her monologues and kept detailed lists, and we would come to school each morning and do betting pools on them. What subject would she interrupt, what would she talk about, and how long would it go.
But all that still wasn't the breaking point if you can believe it. No! Still not! The problem was it wasn't just her own private life she couldn't keep her mouth shut about. It was everyone else's. Because parents would make the reasonable assumption that she should be told things as our class teacher that would be important to know, and that she would understand these things were said in confidence. Instead she would veer randomly off in the middle of talking to us about her horrible weekend to let us know whatever private or traumatic thing was going on in a classmate's life that she had been made aware of. That was awful. That was what made that year hell. It wasn't even about when my secrets were shared with the entire class against my consent. It was watching the faces of my small, lovely, supportive class of 11 year old children go pale and scrunch up with held-back tears as things they never wanted to share were announced like morning news. God we hated her.
Then one day that voice came. The one I hadn't heard in years. The bell ring to go back into class and that voice said, "But I don't want to be in that classroom. I'm not even being taught there." So I just... didn't. I didn't go back to class. I just sat in the playground in a daze eating grass (don't eat grass, it's not good for your teeth). Despite how small my class was, I don't think Mrs Bigmouth even noticed I wasn't there. Others did though. Come lunch and everyone came out, my friends asked me where I was and I said, "Oh, I didn't go back to class."
"Why didn't you go back to class?"
"Why would I go back to class?"
Lightbulb moment for my schoolmates. Yeah, why would they go back to class? What was the point? From a practical standpoint, they weren't learning. From an emotional standpoint, it was horrible to be there. A friend who had had her family's dirty laundry aired to the entire class just last week, things even she didn't know because her parents tried to keep it from her, asked if she could sit with me rather than go back to class. I just stared at her, vacant and confused.
"Sure? I mean, I'm just eating grass though."
Over the next few days, two kids turned into four, turned into ten, turned into the whole class. The whole class was doing a sit-out protest on the field rather than go back to class. Of course Mrs Bigmouth tried to do something about it. She'd come out, screaming at us and threatening us with DT and internal suspension, but six months of that behaviour had totally vaccinated us against her. I'd become the de facto leader and spokesperson of the protest by merit of being the first to sit out and also because I was well known to not give a shit (autistic brain: I actually just frequently had trouble reading and reacting with the correct social behaviour but it gave me a cool and aloof bad boy mystique I guess). I gave her the exact same treatment from back in grade one. I would let her scream, let her holler, let her threaten, let her spittle rain down on me, and then I would give her a sweet and innocent smile and nod in acknowledgement and say, "No thank you, we're going to remain out here." And thirteen pairs of eyes would stare at her in total silence. No one, not even the most gobbermouthed little shite in the class, would volunteer a word. The unspoken agreement was all negotiations were my responsibility.
The thing about angry people is that they feed off conflict. They get you angry so they can respond with even more anger and it nourishes them. She had no absolutely no plan of action on how to deal with me patiently hearing her out then refuting her in the gentlest of terms.
Another thing that ended up helping down the line is that we made an attempt to conduct our own classes. I mean, they sucked and we didn't learn much because we were kids with no supervision, but it was really cute in retrospect. We'd have groups of people assigned to subjects, with some people bringing in words they found in a dictionary for spelling lists and others bringing in old 6th grade homework from older siblings. The heart was there and it served a purpose, if not educational.
"Okay, but how did no one else notice this was happening? Surely people would notice 14 kids sitting on the lawn, not in class?"
Rural school. Big. Empty. Fields. Even screaming at us, the most other classrooms would hear would be muffled voices, and everyone was used to hearing her yelling at us or taking us out onto the field abruptly to make us do laps as group punishment. Plus the way the school buildings were arranged was that it was actually all in one straight line of adjacent rooms, and ours happened to be at the very end of the building. No windows faced the field we all sat in except that of our own classroom. It was just a very lucky arrangement of coincidences and preconceived notions, at least for a couple weeks. I couldn't tell you the exact number, this was so long ago and as a kid I definitely had a more stretched idea of time. Minutes felt like hours, especially during that year. But there was definitely at least two weekends that passed by since the "sit-out protest" started.
Eventually someone cottoned on to what was happening, or maybe Mrs Bigmouth humbled herself and finally confessed to her boss that she had lost control of a bunch of 11-year-olds, so we were called into the principal's office to sort this out. As the representative of our class, I was of course chosen to attend the meeting, flanked by the girl who'd had the dictionary thrown at her head and my friend who was the first to sit out with me. Since I understood that this meeting was one where we were probably going to be yelled at for doing the wrong thing, a thing I had ample experience of, I felt like the easiest way to mitigate things (especially since I felt guilty for being the instigator) was to explain in a very rational and logical way the series of events that led up to our bad behaviour. As well, for my entire life my mother had always taught me that it was no good complaining about things unless you were also willing to think of solutions. "I'm hungry!" - "Well, what's a solution to that problem?" - "Uh, make myself a sandwich?" - "Great! Let's do that together!"
So what did I do? Of course, to make things as clean and concise as possible, I interviewed my class one by one to hear each individual story of why they didn't feel comfortable going to class anymore, itemised them under categories (Verbal Aggression; Interruptions of Lessons; Oversharing Student Life) for easier discussion because my little quirky brain loved itemising things, and then as a kind of olive branch came up with solutions (we wanted to finish lessons unhindered, we wanted our personal privacy to be respected, we wanted to be able to catch our bus on time rather than being held back with unfair DT or long "chats"). So many things sort of came together in this beautiful, wholly accidental way. We had months of records of timed rants and monologues, noted down to the millisecond thanks to that kid's stopwatch. We had records of us trying to teach ourselves during the protests, showing this wasn't us just not wanting to go to class but due to us feeling as though we did not have a class to go to. When the principal heard all this, her jaw it the floor. A lot of it was stuff she knew, peripherally, but things had just never been laid out so neatly before. Some of it was stuff we'd complained to parents about, but it was one kid coming home and telling one parent one time, weeks ago. There was no real sense, up until now, the sheer scope of her behaviour. She didn't even answer us. She just said, "Okay, I need to call your parents."
We got the rest of the week off school. That weekend, every parent of every student came to a meeting between them, Mrs Bigmouth, and the principal. Stories were swapped. My exercise book with my tidy little lists and the records of the betting pool and monologue times were confiscated and brought into the meeting. I don't know what went down, but when my mother came home she just told me that Mrs Bigmouth would not be our problem for the rest of the school year, and more importantly, that she was incredibly proud of me and that I did the right thing. Rarely in my childhood had my inability to integrate into normal society led me to doing the right thing, so I just remember crying and hugging and feeling vindicated about, I don't know, just existing or something.
So yeah. From the outside perspective here is what it looked like: I, the ringleader with a history of dismissing school rules, organised a sit-out strike amongst my class. I kept the protest peaceful and non-disruptive to other classes. When negotiations with the principal were finally arranged, as the representative I compiled a clear list of greivances, with evidence, and a list of reasonable demands. I mean, holy crap, yes, yes I clearly organised a student protest.
The actual results of it are mixed. We got a revolving door of substitute teachers of varying quality for the rest of the school year, occasionally being bundled into other classrooms entirely when they couldn't find someone. It wasn't a great learning environment and we continued to struggle a lot, but it was better than before. Mrs Bigmouth was not actually fired but put on leave for the rest of the school year, then returned and was put in charge of a different year level (which happened to be the class of the younger sister of a guy in my class: according to him, she was quiet as a church mouse that entire year so I hope at least she learned her lesson, or at least finally got divorced and went to actual therapy). The entire ordeal caused our already small and close class to become really really supportive and like family to each other and we all remain in touch until this day. And we became fierce about standing up for ourselves.
I kind of learned to parse the difference between when it was appropriate to go along with set societal rules even if I don't understand them, and when those rules were just straight up unreasonable and nobody should be required to follow them. I did, years alter, lead an actual (very small) strike at work but intentionally that time. My mother was proud of me then too. :)
Actually, this is my final word on this post:
I am sending much love from across the internet to every neurodivergent person who saw themselves in this story and a possibility of how being out of the ordinary can also mean being extraordinary. You are fantastic! You are fantastic! You are fantastic! I will say it three times so you understand the importance of it!
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2024.05.20 08:04 submissivekitty2828 PSA: We have far more concrete dates than people let on.

At one point I was thinking about the timeline of FNaF, and decided to write out every concrete date we have. The dates we know for certain are:
And doing this made me realize something. With the number of dates we have, a lot of people are just guessing instead of working around them. Most notably, the reuse of certain weekdays/months can help us understand dates that aren't confirmed. For example:
Now that we've covered every possible point from the Clickteam games, let's take this information and form a timeline. Please note that not all of the specifics will be agreed upon, but I believe the general dates are correct.
And that's it. This post took me all day writing out and double-checking to make sure I didn't get anything incorrect, but I'm sure there are a few typos or inconsistencies and that there are pieces of information I've missed. After all, no one knows all the answers about FNaF except Scott himself, and even Scott makes mistakes. But I feel confident in this and hope that it leaves some sort of impact.
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2024.05.20 08:04 Worldly_Mango3695 How to Plan a Memorable Social Event: Tips for Selecting the Right Event Venue

When it comes to planning a social event, choosing the perfect venue is crucial for setting the tone and ensuring a memorable experience for your guests. Whether you're organizing a wedding, corporate gathering, or any other special occasion, selecting the right event venue can make all the difference. Here are some simple yet effective tips to help you find the ideal setting for your next social event.
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  1. Recognize Your Needs: Spend some time defining your needs precisely before searching for event locations. Think about the kind of event you're throwing, how many people you plan to invite, and any specialized facilities or features you'll require. If you're arranging a wedding, for example, you may be searching for a picturesque lawn that can accommodate large ceremonies and reception areas. However, if it's a corporate function, you'll require a location that provides polished amenities like plenty of seating and audio-visual equipment.
  2. Set a Budget: Once you know what you're looking for in an event venue, it's essential to establish a realistic budget. Determine how much you're willing to spend on the venue rental, catering, decorations, and other necessary expenses. Keep in mind that different venues may have varying pricing structures, so it's essential to compare costs and negotiate to stay within your budget. Wedding lawns and corporate event venues often offer package deals that can help you save money while still providing everything you need for a successful event. Consider Location and Accessibility: The location of your venue can significantly impact the attendance and overall experience of your guests. Choose a venue that is conveniently located and easily accessible by both car and public transportation. Consider factors such as parking availability, proximity to hotels and accommodations, and any logistical concerns that may arise. Wedding lawns nestled in picturesque locations for corporate events situated in central business districts can add an extra touch of charm and convenience to your event.
  3. Evaluate Capacity and Layout: Before finalizing your event venue, carefully evaluate its capacity and layout to ensure it can accommodate your guest list and preferred event setup. Wedding lawns should have enough space for seating, dining, and dancing, while corporate event venues should offer various meeting rooms and breakout areas to facilitate networking and collaboration. Take a tour of the venue to visualize how your event will flow and make any necessary adjustments to ensure a seamless experience for your guests.
  4. Check Amenities and Services: Make sure the venue offers the amenities and services you need to host a successful event. This may include catering options, audio-visual equipment, event planning assistance, and on-site staff to help with setup and coordination. Wedding lawns may offer additional services such as floral arrangements, décor rentals, and bridal suites, while corporate event venues may provide meeting planners, tech support, and catering services tailored to business needs.
  5. Read Reviews and Get Recommendations: Before making a final decision, take the time to read reviews and testimonials from past clients to get a sense of the venue's reputation and customer satisfaction. Additionally, don't hesitate to ask for recommendations from friends, family, or colleagues who have hosted similar events in the past. Their insights and experiences can help you make an informed choice and ensure a memorable event for you and your guests.
In conclusion, selecting the right event venue is essential for planning a memorable social gathering, whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or any other special occasion. By understanding your needs, setting a budget, considering location and accessibility, evaluating capacity and layout, checking amenities and services, and reading reviews, you can find the perfect venue to bring your vision to life and create lasting memories for you and your guests.
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2024.05.20 08:01 Aqua_Lightt This game is insufferable, and I’m so close to giving up on it.

I have a lot of points and opinions to talk about here, so don’t read if you’re not interested- but TLDR, weapon kits are weird, Turf War map design is bad (I’m aware it can be bad in ranked too) and encourages ruthless warfare rather than friendly competition when that was never the goal.
I’ll start this off by saying “I’m no filthy casual” as a joke(!!!), because I used to play ranked semi-frequently in Splatoon 2 (at least S+ in all modes, I didn’t care enough to grind to X) but I have neglected to do so in 3. This is due to simply not enjoying the game and getting burnt out extremely quickly. I have come back recently, mainly to play turf war casually, and have only experienced more brutal disappointment and disillusionment.
I don’t know what changed between Splatoon 2 and 3, but for some reason every Turf War I play now is treated like a new World War. I’ve been a fan/veteran of the series since its inception, but I’ve never seen this much tryharding in what used to be a semi-casual mode..?
You can argue nothing changed, sure, but Squid Parties are dead too. I miss those, and I had PLENTY in 2. Seems like no one got the memo in 3.
Everything feels more fast-paced, but in more of a ‘Blitzkrieg’ kind of way rather than ‘fun and intense’.
Every match has enemies with near-perfect gear and a one-track mind to destroy anyone like ravenous wolves.
The only semblance of peace I can find is when I press the “easy win” button- aka, to use an Aerospray and equip special charge up gear, ending up with 1800p, six booyah bombs, and an injured back from carrying so hard. I used this strategy yesterday and it REVERSED my negative winrate, because before then I couldn’t catch a break (and for the most part, I still can’t unless that’s my strategy). Crazy that I have to use ONLY shooters to enjoy the third person shooter… anyways…
Many weapons are unbalanced, but even worse so are the kits we’ve been given- I’m so, so tired of cool and interesting weapons being held so far back by development idiocy (looking at you, Recycled Brella). We have cooler (and stronger) specials in this game, yet 90% of the time they just can’t seem to put the right specials (and subs) on the right weapons. Speaking of subs, they’re just as mismatched as the former. Why is sprinkler still garbage? Why is curling bomb still outclassed by fizzy? Why do we STILL HAVE TOXIC MIST?! Why have they done almost nothing to buff Angle Shooter?
Oh, the maps. People trashed on Splatoon 2 plenty, and a lot of it was justified, but in this game I’m left wondering if they forced AI to make most of this garbage. What’s worse is a lot of the maps feel LIFELESS (my beloved S2 Mahi-Mahi Resort was turned from beautiful to a glorified Floor-is-Lava). There’s no style, no pizazz, and while I do appreciate gimmicks you can’t hide behind them to cover up your poor, corporate-feeling design.
One of the other glaring issues with current maps (mainly in turf war) is that they’re far too NARROW, horizontal, and focused on choking players into a central area. This would be mostly fine in ranked battles, but in Turf War I think it contributes to the absurd pacing of the game. I wonder how these devs feel about something like Kelp Dome, or Blackbelly Skatepark, or Piranha Pit… the list could go on.
Likewise, I’ve never seen matches be so quickly swung in the opposite team’s favor. One team can dominate the other for nearly a whole game, but within the last mere 15-20 seconds of battle a SMALL(!) map can be quickly and completely overthrown. On the other hand, the extremely narrow nature of maps make it so that escaping from spawn camping enemies can be near-impossible; if the only direction to go is forward, what are you supposed to do against a torrent of bullets? Thinking about Barnacle and Dime right now.
I haven’t touched ranked much since starting the game as I burnt out very quick at the beginning, but I did more recently and it honestly felt so much more rewarding than turf war. I may stick to that, but it shouldn’t be a crime for me to simply enjoy playing with fun, well-crafted weapons on expansive and interesting maps.
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2024.05.20 08:01 SoPeachy_7997 Who is the most steps on WeRun on WeChat? (05/20)

Take a step, walk or run, how long can you step?
To view the step:
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2024.05.20 08:00 MTGSpacy Spicy decks on modern league-2024-05-208075

Boilerplate: Spicy today, tomorrow top eight. Some of these lists are just to off meta to be properly categorized. I'm looking for something to properly name them.Click on player's name to see full deck list on mtgspacy site. 🏆 Congrats to all who got there using some off meta ideas.   This is a list of different decks comming from this event: * Deck by Nitreglyze 🌶️: Consider, Zagoth Triome, Tishana's Tidebinder, Leyline Binding, Field of Ruin, Path to Exile, Glacial Fortress, Force of Negation, Jace, the Mind Sculptor, Terminus.
Fringe cards used on this event: Glacial Fortress
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2024.05.20 08:00 Ubud_bamboo_ninja Rabbit hole generation hypothesis. Eventually everybody will speak only with themselves.

Rabbit hole generation hypothesis. Eventually everybody will speak only with themselves.
I want to present a dystopian speculation about humanity’s nearest future, where I describe the new average "Collective Psyche" or "Cultural Mindset."
First, imagine the depth of changes our world society has lived through in the last 25 years. The very low Internet influence in 1999 is the opposite of what we have in 2024. So many things came with the Internet, like being online, social media, access to information, access to communication, a new level of entertainment, and even a touch of AI. You can see how dramatically humans have changed. The new professions, new morals, and new science have made today’s grown-up person’s life much different from the same person's life 25 years ago.
Imagine the creation of AI today as if it is the beginning of a new 25-year cycle. Twenty-five years is a natural human generation change period. Things will continue to change dramatically; it’s a fact based on observations.
Now, how much will we change in 25 years? At 2049. I have an interesting guess to share. I base my thought experiment on calculating the possible outcomes of the development of existing cultural and technical abilities of society.
Consider three unrelated trends of today:
1. Rabbit R1 release. A gadget trying to predict the future “smartphone killer” tech.
2. Merging of inner monologue and a transmitted voice of media.
3. ADHD and lifetime mediational modifications.
Speaking to your inner self and no one else is considered a higher value and a goal for everyone.
Being free and independent is considered good. Letting other people be different and not violating their freedom is considered good. So where does this naturally bring us? Your own head borders. Only your inner self might be good, relaxing, and safe enough not to violate the objective world and other beings. So “Buddha within your own head” is the highest state of a personal enlightenment you can get. All future will tend toward it.
Each of the three viewed trends can help us imagine what that future state of mind could feel like.
Master, can I please get into your head? Not now, rabbit, not now. Wait a bit and order me a pizza.
1. Rebbit R1 “the future of human-machine interface.”
As they call themselves, this company focuses on creating the next step gadget where the user connects to their AI helper mostly by voice. Rebbit R1 is AI in a box with a camera, microphone, and sound system that interacts with you and the digital world following your verbal requests.
If their prediction is correct, soon we might fully rely on our daily routine life management to the AI just by speaking to it. It already looks much like the inner dialogue people usually have in their heads. It is a very natural feeling to be able to discuss anything just here and now. But what is different is the absolute objective world knowledge of AI's inner voice.
The further logical thing to do will be merging that voice from a device into your head. If this idea with a 24/7 voice advisor works with R1 or any other similar out-of-the-body device, it will tend to transform into your head directly. Neuralink style. Or any other.
So we can state with a high level of certainty that soon we will have an inner voice advisor in our heads. Not mandatory, but using it will plug you into modern life. People who will not use it will be less productive and die out sometime later.
All you need is to get a quick thought:
  • “Helper?” (or any other name)
  • “Yes, master.”
  • “Please turn on the oven, order a Grab bike for my daughter to bring her to school, pay from my second card, and read me the report about our stock plan as of now.”
  • “Grab bike and oven are done, master. Here is the report about stocks:…”
  • “Sing it to me.”
  • “Yes, master.”
Can you imagine a life like that? You don’t need many people to surround and support you if you have a world-wise AI assistant in your head, helping you with absolutely everything.
Girl makes toxic pickle and gives to the boy, he laughs. It was a prank.
2. Merging of inner monologue and a transmitted voice of media.
The most popular formats on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram now include verbal descriptions of everything. A girl tells and shows you how to do makeup. Guys are playing a shared online game and tell you their experience. All those talk shows. One of the markers that can show “talking voice in your head explaining things” is becoming more and more popular is voice-over videos that never needed voice-over before. Like today, it is popular to see a short video where some fun stuff happens, but there is a voice that describes everything in 3-4 seconds. It helps not to lose the attention of users while they doom-scroll through those short videos forever.
Another disturbing side effect of shorts is that the stories in short videos always come with their clear and fast-exposed plot twists. So there is a constant feeling of “getting all the best at this moment” Dopamine trap.
So a migration of a voice from a device into a head might happen almost unnoticed by some individuals.
Hey, I can be bored, sad and laughing and running around all at once.
3. ADHD and lifetime medication modifications.
Let’s trace only this group of disorders called ADHD progress over some time for example. Data for the US.
- 1960s-1970s: Estimates suggested that hyperactivity disorders affected about 1-3% of children.
- 1980s: Studies began to show higher prevalence rates, with some estimates around 3-5% of children.
- Currently, this rate is about 9-11%.
That means that roughly this diagnosed disorder type case number grows by 1% each decade.
Also, I will just say with no links, but it is quite obvious that the usage of medical treatments for modifying users' health, pain issues, and mood has grown lately. We can see it by checking the net worth of the pharmacy market in the US.
• 1950: $500 million
• 1960: $1.5 billion
• 1970: $3 billion
• 1980: $8 billion
• 1990: $20 billion
• 2000: $50 billion
• 2010: $200 billion
• 2020: $358 billion
Significant growth is driven by advancements in pharmaceuticals, healthcare policies, and demographic changes.
It is somewhat manipulative to connect the ADHD rates and the value of the pharmacy market; I don’t want to say it is connected. I just say that there are clearly more meds now in US. I don’t judge anyone for taking any, so it’s just to make a different point. Follow up.
Meds modify your chemical balance and your mood, directly affecting your plans for the day and for life. What are your values? Getting some meds can make you more passive or non-violent. Other pills improve other features of human mood and consciousness. A medicated and modified consciousness is better hardware to install an “inner voice.” In the world of drugged perception, this AI voice in your head could become the only thing you can hold onto, and losing it might turn into a feeling of losing yourself.
So AI voice in your head will not drive you crazy, it will help you not to become insane.
\"I thought I cancelled the subscription to that annoying one. Oh well, it's only $9 per month and I don't remember how to cancel it from MyHead. Maybe it can do talk with Mom instead of me? Let's check users agreement..\"
In conclusion, we can see that there is a huge trend of moving some AI-generated buddy into your head. It happens in media devices and online platforms naturally. People are more stressed about complicated rules of the outside world that bring so many threats and efforts just to survive. Instead, an inner buddy for dialogues will be the only safe place to be. It will drive enormous popularity when the tech is ready and accessible.
What to do next? Maybe it’s good to invest your time and money in that direction, in valuable tech corporations' papers. Or you can think of all that support industry that is needed. Like a delivery of everything to everyone. Home adjustments, or new professions that might come with that “in-head voice” and start researching that now. While it’s only the beginning of this imaginary 25-year cycle. If you get into it now, you might become the next Amazon or Facebook creator and owner. The next person to invent something big in a new world ecosystem.
For more thought experiments about the future of humanity, check out the basics of computational physics. New philosophical study that describes the world through a shared story-making mechanism that runs our lives as programs and helps you to predict the future.
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2024.05.20 07:59 7coaching If You Want to Turn YouTube into a Business, Please Read [advice]

Hey dude I'm going to keep this introduction short and to the point.
This is what I learned for youTube success.
These strategies work, no BS, they work, they work very well.
And I write this as I know you may be like I was some time ago (wanting to turn content into a long term business).

I’ve tested these methods on new & existing channels both big and small and even with channels that do not have English as their native language.

These can really make a huge, huge, huge difference in your YouTube success.

1. Audience Understanding Leads To Steering Success.

You hear a loud noise coming from the crew on the deck of your ship.

"CAPTAIN, ARE YOU THERE?"

"WE HAVE A SITUATION".

You make your way to the deck to address the noise.

“Calm down, you blubbering seadogs! What’s the problem?”

“I’m sorry, Captain, but we have a dangerous situation. We’ve entered deep seas, and there’s no land in sight. Just miles and miles of ocean in every direction. We can’t see anything. We urgently need navigation but we don’t have a compass onboard”

If you find yourself as a captain of a ship without a compass, you’re in a very dangerous situation. ~Similarly~, growing a YouTube channel without a deep understanding of your audience is like trying to sail the seas without a clear direction.

Your audience holds a treasure chest full of desires, fears, wants, and needs.

Just like a real treasure chest full of gold, this theoretical chest provides everything you need to reach success, whether that’s financial wealth or success on the platform.

I’m not joking; this is far more important than most people realize.

Why is this so crucial?

If you don’t know your audience, you don’t know what they truly desire. Those who can deliver on those desires will reap the rewards. During my time auditing and coaching, I found that most creators DID NOT deeply understand their audience.

BUT this information tells you nearly everything you need to know.

Here’s an example: before writing this post, I did extra research on YouTube creators.

I looked at Reddit, YouTube comments, and YouTube growth books on Amazon to see what the comments were saying. Here are the fears I found most YouTubers face:

And this… is my treasure chest that allows me to help more people, reach a larger audience, and tailor my content to what people really care about.

What I’m saying is, you can do the same for your audience. This will give you countless new ideas, directions, products, services, and bring true value to the market.

But without knowing these, you’re trying to sail the sea without a compass, hoping to find land.

2. If You Have A Channel, You Need A Brand.


Running a YouTube channel without a brand is like serving a Big Mac without any lettuce, onions or pickles… sure it will fill you up but it's nothing to write home about.

Don’t allow your channel to be the plain Big Mac

In terms of YouTube, a brand is a channel that is known to have a certain style or cover topics within the niche which the audience enjoys time & again.

*Short Question*

If we lined up 100 people who watch your videos as well as other creators in your niche, how would they define YOU and YOUR channel?

Would they say …

"Love how concise the channel is—straight to the point!"
"The depth of content is great—I could watch them for hours!"
"It's alright, but I wish they would cut to the chase."
"Incredible! I've always wanted to learn this, and the videos made it so simple."
"It dragged on a bit—lost my interest partway through."

There are many ways you can create a brand, such as personality, delivery of content but whatever direction you go into, a unique brand on YouTube is essential because it helps your channel **STAND OUT*\* by creating a distinctive ~look~ and feel.

This attracts viewers and keeps them coming back for more & more. Think about some of the reasons why you love your favourite Youtubers, (the way they speak, the content, the feel, the pacing, the humour, etc) chances are because they have built a solid brand.

3. Entertainment Comes First.


Have you ever come across a YouTuber who's got a big audience and is doing extremely well and you have no idea why?

Yeah, me too! … & does it annoy you? Yes, me too.

Why is it frustrating?

Because there are channels out there that are giving CRAP content and yet succeeding.

You know the ones… I’m not saying anything here, but you know.

In fact, I would guess and say you likely have better content than some other creators in your niche and yet they are raking in the numbers.

But this is not only on YouTube this is also in business, it's not about the best product or having the best information.

It’s a big ~pill~ to swallow.

But instead, let's look at this logically…

Why are many channels succeeding that do not have the best content? (the best is subjective but here we will just focus on * the best* = most helpful, most accurate, most information, etc)

Most of the time when you break it down you will find that it's because they are able to entertain, and the simple truth is this.

Entertainment = value

In our modern world more entertainment = more value, which can lead to more viewers even if the content itself is not the best.

So whatever kind of content you are producing (even educational) the fundamentals needs to be around entertainment.

But through thousands of experiments, Its clear to see that entertainment is not always quick clips, funny sound effects and so on…

Entertainment can be as simple as a storyline that you can follow from the beginning to the end that resonates with your key audience.

4. Most Success On YouTube Is a Slow Burn.


You most likely have heard a bunch of successful stories and advice from people who have become successful relatively quickly.

Here are a few videos I found on YouTube.

· How I Got 1 Million Subscribers in 9 Months
· I grew from ZERO TO 100K SUBSCRIBERS in 3 MONTHS (& how you can too)
· My Life Story and How I Got 10 Million Followers in 1 Year
· Making $613,960 My First Year On YouTube

Now these are great videos, but they are also extremely rare cases.

This success can sometimes give youtubers the wrong understanding of success on YouTube.

Last year I hit one of my personal milestones which was $7000 (USD) within 28 days on AdSense alone.

This was accomplished over several years of building content making mistakes and implementing changes.

18 months before that, I was struggling to get 1000 views on a video, 2 months ago I had a few videos that have over 1 million views and Last month? Well, I sold the channel. But hey that’s a new story for a new day ha-ha.

But my point is that success is often over a long period of time...

AND THEREFORE, it’s wise to take a step back to reflect on things especially if you feel that you're working too hard or getting too stressed because for many of you who will be successful, it will be a long process over several months or years rather than an instant change.

5. Rabit Hole Content Can Perform Extremely Well.


In my desk next to my bed, I have a big red book of YouTube trade secrets & experiments I conducted.

The rabbit hole content is one of those.

Rabbit hole content is basically content that is made and after somebody watches the video, they go into a rabbit hole of content.

Examples of this include conspiracy. (UFO, ALIENS, ASSASSINATIONS, ETC)

Another example is if there is a series or a very engaging video that has been split into several parts.

What I've noticed more than anything especially speaking to other youtubers is that rabbit hole content seems to perform incredibly well. Almost like YouTube knows that *THIS VIDEO* will lead to people watching 10 more videos… well I guess they do know that.

With every other point on this list, I have solid data, experiments, and proof. But I aim to always be transparent, and I must confess I don’t have all the numbers yet to back this up fully compared to the rest.

Nevertheless - It has worked for many people, and I have not yet seen it not work. But because I don’t have the numbers to show (unlike all the others) I believe it’s important to mention.

6. Trend Jacking Can Lead To Crazy Numbers.


A moment ago, I mentioned that most success on YouTube is not linear and instead drawn out over a long period of time.

However...

For those who do not fall into this category and have had success relatively quickly they often find their success by taking advantage of trend jacking.

Trend Jacking is a clever tactic that you can use to grow new audiences relatively quickly based on a trending topic, situation, or person.

This could be a trend that is happening within your niche or a trend that is happening globally. Here are some examples that were big stories over the last 24 months.

· Johnny Depp Vs Amber Heard
· Tucker Carson Departs From Fox News
· Ireland Offer $92,000 If You Move & Settle On Their Coastal Island
· Japan Giving Away Homes For Free
· World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing Is Going Up So Animals Can Walk Safely
· Airlines To Give Refunds For Cancelled Or Delayed Flights And Late Baggage

OK so these ideas are pretty out-of-the-box and are not niche specific.

But let’s make it a challenge! (I’m regretting this already)

What about if we had a YouTube channel talking about ~how to live cheaper?~

Here are some video ideas we could create.

· Depp Vs. Heard: Calculating The True Cost Of Lawsuits!
· After Tuckers Exit, How Media Changes Impact Your Wallet?
· Moving To Ireland For $92K Is It A Dream Deal Or Costly Fantasy?"
· Free Homes In Japan: What’s The Catch?
· Saving Wildlife & Your Taxes!
· How To Get Every Penny Back From Airlines [*year*]

Okay these are not the best type of content for the niche but after typing out about1500 words, my mind is a little fuzzy XD - Please note that these are not the titles but an example of a type of content based on the trend.

But how about niche trends? (~often much easier)~

Jumping on specific trends related to your niche can be really effective. For example, I advised a travel content creator who capitalized on the "passport bros" trend. This trend is where men move overseas to find wives.

This trend was gaining traction on TikTok and other platforms, and by tapping into it, he was able to reach multiple new audiences. His content sparked reactions and discussions, which pushed his growth to a new level.
P.s - As an added point, if you are in the UK, check out *baby reindeer* which is currently trending.

7. Don’t Steal, Rebuild.


Pablo Picasso – “Good artists copy, great artists steal

As a creator you are also an artist, it just happens to be that your art is electronic.

The saying highlights the key idea that true innovative artists (aka creators) don't just copy other people (even though I know some do – naughty naughty)

But instead, they mimic the work of others and transform it / rebuild it into something better.

Perhaps it is a type of content that you've seen very popular in other niches but is not covered in your niche.

Or it could be a topic that other creators have discussed, and you have seen that it has performed very well but it could be improved upon.

One Youtuber I have always found inspirational is Mr Beast. Not because of Jimmy's content but simply because he has worked for many years to perfect his art.

Here’s the thing…

There are so many Mr beast clones.

These creators literally copy his entire format.

This is not good as eventually people see the truth, and this will leave a very sour taste in viewer’s mouths.

So, what can you do?

You can rebuild but in your own image and in your own way instead of stealing.

Look in your niche, the style, content, delivery of content, time, pace and think of ways you can rebuild this content to offer you audience something even better.
Hope this helps you out =]
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2024.05.20 07:59 JustMeInBigD Things to Do May 20-26

As always, if you know of an event that's not listed here, feel free to share it (with a link) in the comments. Feedback on events you've attended or plan to attend is welcome.
*Free (or no admission/cover)
--Recurring Event
Noteworthy: Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks begin playing their respective Western Conference Finals this week. Some dates and times are still TBA.
This weekend is Memorial Dayweekend with the holiday being observed next Monday (May 27).. Saturday, May 26 is Opening Day for public pools at The Cove at Crawford Park, The Cove at Fretz Park, The Cove at Samuell Grand, and Bachman Community Aquatic Center.
Dallas Pride week is next week, and pre-celebration events begin this weekend.
Weekend & Multi-Day Events
May 21-26 Frisco Roughriders vs. Midland Rockhounds at Riders Field, Frisco
May 25-26 Pegasus Film Festival at LOOK Dine-in Cinemas Dallas
May 25-26 Mad Max (1980) at the Texas Theatre
May 25-26 TwoGether Land at Fair Park
May 25-26 Ubbi Dubbi Festival at Panther Island, Fort Worth
Through May 27 Scarborough Renaissance Festival, Waxahachie
May 23-25 EVERGREEN [to grow] at Wyly Theatre
Through May 25 Echo Theatre: Beyond the Yellow Wallpaper at the Bath House Cultural Center
Through Jun 9 Hamilton at Winspear Opera House
May 17-June 1 Teatro Dallas: Cloud Tectonics at the Latino Cultural Center
*May 11- May 24 Women in Art – A Joyful Journey Exhibition at Art on Main
*Through June 28 Central Library Staff Art Exhibit at Dallas Public Library Central Branch
Monday, May 20
Ghosts: Do You Believe at Texas Theatre
Meatless Meals: Inspired by India at Central Market Cooking School Lovers Lane
*Book Signing/Discussion - Kimberly King Parsons: We Were the Universe at Interabang Books
*Mad Monday Karaoke at Three Links Dallas
*Gabby & The Birds at The Free Man
*--The Love Mic - Open Mic at Sundown at Granada
Mixer Mondays at Bowlounge
*Motown on Monday at Elm and Good
Kizomba Semba class & prática at Dallas Dance Studio
*Hall of Fame Mondays at Palms
Classics in Black and White: The Third Man at Angelika Dallas
Linny Nance Hour of Power (Soul, R&B) at The Balcony Club
Tuesday, May 21
Mahjong at The Crescent Club
*Transcend Yoga on the Museum Green at Fair Park
Sketch to Success: Watercolor Session at Ad Ex Dallas
Dallas Skyline Rooftop Paint Party at Canvas Hotel
*--Spanish Learners Conversation Table at Renner Frankford Branch Library
*Book Signing/Discussion - Kerry Nichols, Puppy Brain at Interabang Books
Lady London at House of Blues
*Swiftie Theme Trivia at Vector Brewing
*Ralyn Gayle at Truck Yard Dallas
*Lakefront Live: Kevin Arellano at the Bath House Cultural Center
Songwriter Social W/Justin Pickard (Open Mic Night) at Adair’s Saloon
Seth Cowles and Friends at Improv Addison
Wednesday, May 22
NBA Western Conference Finals - Dallas Mavericks vs. TBD at American Airlines Center
Arts and Letters Live: Nicholas Kristof at the Dallas Museum of Art
*Dallas Symphony Orchestra and The Concert Truck Performance at NorthPark Center
*Salsa Dance Social at Sammons Park
*Learn to Play American Mah Jongg at Preston Royal Branch Library
*Preston Royal Discussion Book Club at Preston Royal Branch Library
*Love Songs Duh Choir Concert at Dr. L.G. Pinkston Sr. High School
Avi Kaplan: Feel Alright Tour with special guest Michael Alvarado at The Kessler
The Heartbreak Kid (1972) at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lake Highlands
*Wednesday Patio Sessions: Lacey Ingram at The Sound at Cypress Waters
*Half Price Games Night at Dave & Buster’s
Women’s Climb Night at Movement Climbing at The Hill
*Andrew Frye, Solo Performance at The Kitchen Cafe
De Colores Presents: American Fiction at Studio C, Garland
*Watch Party Wednesdays: High School Musical at Grandscape, The Colony
Run Club at Armor Brewing Co., Allen
Thursday, May 23
NHL Western Conference Finals - Dallas Stars vs. TBD at American Airlines Center
ATB "Don't Stop" US Tour at Stereo Live Dallas
Ahadadream at It'll Do Club
Speed Dating Putt Putt and Mixer at Another Round
Sweat & Glow with Divi and Live Tinted at Place at Tyler
Thursdays on Tap at the Perot Museum
*--PNC Patio Sessions - Aurora Bleu at Sammons Park
*--K. Cooks & Friends at Chocolate Secrets
*Spanish Cinema Now+: Viaje a alguna parte at the Meadows Museum
* Uptown Dallas Inc. Annual Meeting at Violet Crown Theater
*--Chess for Adults at Vickery Park Branch Library
*--Knitting Group at Timberglen Branch Library
*Know Your City Series: Office of Arts and Culture at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
*Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration at the Oak Lawn Branch Library
Derek Spence, A Tribute to George Strait at the Dallas Arboretum
Raised Right Men at The Rustic
*325 Comedy Show at Hyena’s Dallas
Friday, May 24
NBA Western Conference Finals - Dallas Mavericks vs. TBD at American Airlines Center
Eurodance - Dallas Pride Kickoff at Thrive
*A Journey through Psychological Sci-Fi at The Wild Detectives
TEKNOSTASIS in the Limbo Room at Ruins
BBQ Class at the Sheraton Dallas
Camp Saucer 5th Anniversary, Karaoke Kickoff at The Flying Saucer Cypress Waters
KXT 91.7 Presents: Warpaint with Sego at the Granada Theater
Dan Deacon with Future Nest at Club Dada
Brent Buemi + Mike Willey Jazz & Blues Duo at Opening Bell Coffee
*The Clinton Years at Lee Harvey’s
Chris Isaak at House of Blues
Dan Deacon at Club Dada
*Rachel Teague at The Rustic
**ctrl + alt + defeat* Gaming Night at Round Two
Kendrick Vs Drake: The Main Event at RBC Dallas
The Emo Night Tour at Trees
Taking Back Sunday with special guest Citizen at South Side Ballroom
*Lakeside Live Music: Faron Gilbert at The Sound at Cypress Waters
*RCN Jazz Band at Cityline, Richardson
*Disco Queen at Grandscape, The Colony
The Spazmatics at Lava Cantina, The Colony
*Gary Hobbs with Sabor Puro at The Levitt, Arlington
Saturday, May 25
NHL Western Conference Finals - Dallas Stars vs. TBD at American Airlines Center
FC Dallas vs. Salt Lake at Toyota Stadium, Frisco
Memorial Day Weekend Yacht Party/MImosa Walk at Elm & Good
*Saturday Sounds: Ceci Ceci at the Leonhardt Lagoon at Fair Park
*Forest Green Tabletop Brigade at Forest Green Branch Library
*Peaceful Paper Crafts at Grauwyler Park Branch Library
*Local Coffee Shop Talk: Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters at Hampton-Illinois Branch Library
*The Blank Collective Art Exhibition at The DEC Network
*Movie - Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy at Dallas West Branch Library
*Movie Night: Big Hero 6 at Klyde Warren Park
Discover Downtown Dallas Movie Series: Crazy Rich Asians at Harwood Park
Make & Take: Czech Kolaches at Central Market Cooking School, Lovers Lane
Create-Your-Own Sangria at Berkshire Farms Winery
Dallas Pride Rooftop Pool Party at Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown
Sip and Stroll: Hotel Wine Tour at Omni Dallas
Goat Yoga Outside at Lakewood Brewing Company
Scarfias at Reveler’s Hall
Sunday, May 26
NBA Western Conference Finals - TBD vs. Dallas Mavericks
Burger Fight at Dallas Youth Sports
Cinema Con Nosotros Presents El Mariachi at the Texas Theatre
Nora En Pure Day Show at It'll Do
Rescue Puppy Yoga at Celestial Beerworks The Satellite
Drawing from the Masters at the Meadows Museum
Los Yonics at Tacos Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant
Make & Take: American Cobbler, Crisp & Handpies at Central Market Cooking School Lovers Ln
*Happily Ever Sip & Shop Local Vendor Market at Community Beer Co.
*Summer in Pegasus Plaza at Pegasus Plaza
Dallas Jazz Orchestra at Poor David’s Pub
Cybernetic Summer: A Memorial Day Weekend Party at The Double Wide
Brunch Movie: Charade (1963) at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Richardson
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2024.05.20 07:47 Feisty-Ad-4735 Anxiety and break ups

My boyfriend, who I have been in a long distance relationship with for a year, came to visit me in my country. I noticed two notifications from different dating apps on his phone, and when I asked him about it, he claimed that all the apps from his old phone were automatically installed on his new phone when he switched devices. The dating apps were in a hidden folder, but he forgot to mute the notifications. The first app had messages from 2022, while the second app had new pictures and said he was looking for friends. There was not chat but one match. He explained that he had a drunken challenge with his friends one night to upload new pictures on Tinder and find a match, but there were no actual conversations on the app. The app was downloaded in April, but he changed his phone in February. He said his new phone hadn't finished configuring all the old apps from his previous phone. I'm uncertain whether to believe his explanation or not. When I asked about this hidden folder I found that he takes intimate pictures of me without my consent and pictures of girls bums at the beach or the pool wearing bikinis which disgusted me and creeped me out. I have also found an intimate picture of a man and a woman which he said it was his friend’s and he asked him to keep it which is really weird. He also keeps liking puctures of half naked insta models on IG although I told him how I feel about it.
I decided to break up with him but I didn’t tell him yet. I have major anxiety problems and attachement issues. So I decided not to break up with him radically however, I told him I need some time alone. He is now on a trip to Brazil God knows what is he doing there now and I can’t sleep for days. I am vert anxious I spent the first day crying and throwing up.
Did anyone ever experience this, I feel that I am still in a state of shock with too many intense emotions to process. I spend the whole day stalking him and his friends. Please help
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2024.05.20 07:47 dontcallmebb Should I 20F breakup with my boyfriend 21M of 5 years? Need urgent advice --- **tl;dr**: Mandatory summary/question!

I 20F have a boyfriend 21M who i date for 5 years and am romantically involved since i was 13. The real problem is: From 6 months to now i completely lost the sparks i had.
We always had difficult issues towards his jealousy and we would always talk and argue about it because it was nowhere near healthy. He complains about my friends (female and male), clothes and the places i go. I never gave him any reason to be that jealous over me, as i believe that if i'm dating someone i need to trust that person. We had a lot of fights about it and we broke up for 3 months in 2021. The result is expected: I don't have a lot of friends and lost a lot of contact with the ones i still have and i dont go out with them without him. I love to party and be surronded with people and he doesnt which i totally respect and understand.
Besides, he has some issues with his hygine. His showers lasts about 3 minutes and he comes out of still stinking af and he NEVER brushes his teeth. His gums have that white thing all across and is so red and bruisy, his breath obviously stinks. I already had a chat with him, but very lightely cause i was afraid that he was going to get upset. I miss going out with my friends and living my life without possibly having a fight after (we were that couple to always fight in parties ik terrible) at the same time that i'm afraid i cannot reconect with them anymore and i'm alone. cause i dont have my friends, but obviously he does.
Talking about it is no longer an option because he simply cannot change. We spent a month not seeing each other and i didnt miss him or any intimacy. I'm afraid that i'm holding onto the time we are together, as we grew up together and i know he is going to be there for me cause i know he loves me. Talked with some friends and they asked me to list a couple reasons why i date him and i coudnt say one.
My routine is very tiring and i wonder if it is only stress, but i honestly dont think so. Sometimes i catch myself rooting for him to cheat or be a dick so a can end up thing easily. Should i really break up with him? What would you do in my place? How can i bring this up without getting him too hurt?
tl;dr: • bf is very jealous and doesn't have hygiene • i distanced myself from my friends • im afraid i wont have anyone
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2024.05.20 07:47 GuiltlessMaple Best Chanel 9 Perfume

Best Chanel 9 Perfume

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Indulge in the luxurious world of Chanel 9 Perfume with our exclusive roundup of the latest scents that are sure to captivate your senses. Whether you're a die-hard Chanel fan or just discovering the brand, this comprehensive guide will guide you through a collection of beautiful fragrances that are perfect for any occasion. So, sit back, take a deep breath, and let's explore the fabulous world of Chanel 9 Perfume together.
In this article, we'll provide you with detailed information about each Chanel 9 Perfume, including their key notes, longevity, and sillage. We'll also share user reviews and expert opinions to help you decide which fragrance aligns with your personal style and preferences. Stay tuned as we dive into the exquisite world of Chanel 9 Perfume, where opulence and elegance meet in a harmonious blend of scents. Enjoy the journey!

The Top 8 Best Chanel 9 Perfume

  1. CHanel Chance Eau Tendre Travel Set - Experience the delicate and radiant charm of Chanel's Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette travel set, complete with a full-size bottle and refillable twist-and-spray atomizer, perfect for on-the-go scent indulgence.
  2. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Parfum Set for Classic Everyday Scents - Experience the magic of the Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Parfum with this full-size and travel-sized set, boasting a pleasant and long-lasting scent, perfect for a radiant, feminine aroma anytime, anywhere.
  3. Vintage Chanel No. 19 Parfum 1980s Sealed W/Box - Experience the iconic, glorious vintage Chanel No 19 Parfum in an astonishingly potent 1970s Pure Parfum, featuring exquisite notes of rose, jasmine, galbanum, and more, all in a nearly mint condition box and bottle.
  4. Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray Set - Introducing the Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray Set: a limited edition featuring a versatile twist-and-spray atomizer and an enchanting scent, perfect for the bold and spirited woman.
  5. Coco Mademoiselle Intense: A Captivating Fragrance for Women - Experience the captivating allure of Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense, an invigorating blend of jasmine, bergamot, and mandarin orange that leaves a lasting, woody impression with its powerful scent strength.
  6. Ladies' Chanel No. 19 Eau de Toilette 100ml - Experience the iconic and daring Chanel EDT No. 19, a floral-woody-green scent that captures the essence of Mademoiselle in a 100ml spray bottle with optional bath and body rituals for an unforgettable fragrance journey.
  7. Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum Spray for Men - Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum Spray is an enchanting blend of light and dark notes, perfect for all seasons and moods — a sensually vibrant scent that transcends boundaries while embracing individuality, all packaged in Chanel's signature elegant style.
  8. Coco Mademoiselle Parfum Spray Trio Set - Enhance your personal style with Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray, an Oriental fragrance perfect for every occasion, boasting an inviting scent that lasts throughout the day.
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Reviews

🔗CHanel Chance Eau Tendre Travel Set


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I was excited to give CHANEL's Chance Eau Tendre eau de toilette a try after hearing good things about it. The first thing that impressed me was the packaging. It came in a beautiful box that perfectly encapsulated the elegance I associated with the brand.
The scent itself is a delightful mix of fresh and fruity notes. It's mostly dominated by grapefruit and quince, with hints of jasmine and white musk in the background. I found it to be very pleasant – light enough for daily use but also unique enough to stand out from other fragrances I've tried.
One feature that stood out to me was the twist-and-spray atomizer. It made applying the perfume super easy and convenient, especially when I was on the go. However, I did wish the scent lingered a bit longer. On some days, I felt I had to reapply after 3-4 hours because it wore off.
Despite this minor issue, I absolutely loved this product. The combination of its fresh scent and ease of application made it a must-have in my beauty routine. Plus, the twist-and-spray atomizer ensured that I could take it anywhere without worrying about spills or leaks.
In conclusion, whether you're buying it for yourself or as a gift, CHANEL's Chance Eau Tendre eau de toilette is definitely worth considering. Its radiant scent and user-friendly design make it stand out from other perfumes on the market.

🔗Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Parfum Set for Classic Everyday Scents


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Chance Chanel is my go-to perfume for any occasion. From the moment I spritzed it on, I was transported to a world of elegance and sophistication. The delicate floral scent, with its hints of jasmine and rose, is simply divine. What's even better is that this perfume has great longevity, lasting all day without being overpowering. Not only do I get countless compliments when I wear it, but it also makes me feel confident and radiant. The packaging is nothing short of stunning – a sleek glass bottle adorned with the iconic double-C logo, a true symbol of timeless beauty and elegance. If you're looking for a perfume that embodies femininity with a touch of Chanel's signature sophistication, Chance Chanel Eau Tendre is definitely worth a try. "
Its standout feature is the beautiful blend of floral and fruity notes, which creates a scent that is both fresh and romantic. The top notes of grapefruit and quince are zesty and uplifting, while the heart of the fragrance is dominated by delicate jasmine and hyacinth. The base notes add a warm and comforting touch with their hints of musk, amber, and cedarwood. The packaging is equally impressive – a simple yet elegant design with the iconic Chanel logo.
However, I must admit that I had a slightly disappointing experience with one particular purchase of this perfume. The scent of the new bottle was nothing like the product I had been using for years, which was a real let-down. Fortunately, the customer service team at Sephora were quick to replace the faulty bottle, but it's something to be aware of if you decide to purchase this perfume.
Overall, though, Chance Chanel Eau Tendre is a beautiful fragrance that is perfect for anyone who loves a soft and romantic scent. Its longevity is impressive, and the packaging is classic and timeless. If you're looking for a delicate and feminine perfume that will make you feel confident and radiant, then this one is definitely worth trying.

🔗Vintage Chanel No. 19 Parfum 1980s Sealed W/Box


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I recently got my hands on a vintage bottle of Chanel No. 19 Parfum. Upon opening it, I was instantly transported back to the era of classic perfumes. This fragrance is unlike any modern interpretation of No. 19 that I've come across in recent years.
The top notes are dominated by aldehydes, bergamot, galbanum, neroli, and hyacinth, giving it an uplifting and fresh scent. The heart notes reveal a harmonious blend of jasmine, rose de mai, lily of the valley, orris, and Nossi-Be ylang ylang, which adds a beautiful floral touch.
What sets this apart is the base notes: oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood, leather, and musk. They create a rich, warm, and sensual aroma that lasts on your skin for hours. This old-school formula is practically impossible to find today, as it has been replaced by lighter and more commercially acceptable versions of No. 19.
The bottle itself is a visual treat, with its hand-sealed wax seal and near mint condition box. Although this particular bottle is no longer sealed due to an unfortunate shattering of the wax seal, the fragrance within remains as potent as ever.
One downside is the mottled stickers on the inner box and bottle. This age-related discoloration is common in many 1970s perfumes, but it might not appeal to everyone's taste. However, this small flaw does not affect the quality or potency of the fragrance itself.
In summary, the Vintage Chanel No. 19 Parfum evokes a sense of nostalgia and glamour with its complex, rich, and timeless scent. While the packaging may show some signs of age, the enchanting aroma that envelops you upon application more than compensates for it.

🔗Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray Set


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My experience with the Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray Set has been quite pleasant. The elegant and chic design of the bottle, along with the twist and spray atomizer, makes it convenient and sophisticated enough to carry around in my purse.
The scent is not overpowering, but it's noticeable and lasts throughout the day. It's the perfect combination of sweet floral notes and deep earthy undertones. I find myself getting compliments from others whenever I wear it, which is always a nice bonus.
One of the highlights of this set is the refillable twist-and-spray atomizer. Not only does it save on packaging and reduce waste, but it also allows me to take my favorite fragrance with me wherever I go.
However, there have been a few instances where the scent didn't last as long as I'd hoped. It seems to vary depending on the weather, with the fragrance not lasting as long in hot or humid conditions.
Overall, I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a high-quality, long-lasting, and versatile fragrance. The twist and spray atomizer adds an extra level of convenience and portability, making it perfect for travel or on-the-go application.

🔗Coco Mademoiselle Intense: A Captivating Fragrance for Women


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I recently stumbled upon the Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense by Chanel and added it to my daily routine. From the moment I spritzed it on, I knew it was something special. Featuring top notes of bergamot and mandarin orange, it offers an invigorating aroma right off the bat. The middle notes of jasmine and Turkish rose give it a pleasant fragrance that lingers throughout the day, while the base notes of vanilla and patchouli add a sense of depth and elegance.
One thing I truly appreciate about this EDP is its longevity. With just a few sprays, the fragrance lasts for hours, gradually releasing its alluring scent. I remember attending a formal event where I received multiple compliments on how captivating my scent was - and it was all thanks to the Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense!
Another highlight is the packaging. The sleek bottle design, with its timeless black label, perfectly captures the essence of the Coco Chanel brand. It's a beautiful addition to any perfume collection or a perfect gift for that special someone in your life.
However, I must note that fragrances are subjective. Some might not find this scent to their liking due to its unique blend of notes. My advice? Test it out on your skin or try a sample first before making a purchase.
In conclusion, the Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense by Chanel has become a staple in my daily routine, providing me with an invigorating aroma and a timeless sense of elegance. It's definitely worth a try if you're looking for an exquisite scent that stands the test of time.

🔗Ladies' Chanel No. 19 Eau de Toilette 100ml


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As I dabbed on a few spritzes of this captivating scent, I couldn't help but feel a sudden surge of confidence and allure. The Chanel EDT No 19 is definitely a daring, distinctive fragrance that leaves a lasting impression. The floral-woody-green notes strike the perfect balance, making it an uncompromising composition, much like its wearer.
One aspect that I absolutely loved was the easy and fluent application. The eau de toilette in a spray format made it so convenient to lightly mist on my skin or even inside my clothing. Plus, the bath and body product range added an extra layer of enchantment to my daily perfuming ritual.
However, on the downside, some users might find the scent a bit strong for everyday use. It's more suitable for those who prefer bold, statement-making fragrances. Overall, the Chanel EDT No 19 is a powerful, captivating perfume that's perfect for those who aren't afraid to turn heads with their scent.

🔗Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum Spray for Men


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Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is a bold and alluring scent that captures the essence of adventure and sophistication. I had the pleasure of trying out this Eau de Parfum Spray, and it quickly became a staple in my daily routine. As soon as I spritzed it on, I was transported to a world of fresh citrus and warm spices. The grapefruit note adds a refreshing zing, while the ginger and incense give it a mysterious depth.
One thing that stood out to me was the superb longevity of this fragrance. Even after a long day at work, the scent lingered on my skin, leaving me feeling confident and stylish. Additionally, the sleek and elegant design of the bottle made it a welcome addition to my vanity.
However, there are a couple of downsides worth mentioning. Firstly, the price point may be a bit steep for some consumers, but I believe the quality and performance of the product justify the cost. Secondly, while the fragrance is not overwhelmingly powerful, it does have a certain presence that may not be suitable for all occasions.
In conclusion, Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is a phenomenal Eau de Parfum Spray that truly deserves its high rating. Its unique blend of citrus, spice, and woody notes creates a captivating and timeless scent that is perfect for any season. If you're in search of a luxurious, long-lasting fragrance that turns heads and leaves a lasting impression, look no further than Bleu de Chanel.

🔗Coco Mademoiselle Parfum Spray Trio Set


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Alright, let me tell you about this beautiful Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray 3 x 0.7 oz. Imagine getting ready in the morning and spritzing yourself with a divine scent that will stay with you all day, even when you're sipping cocktails at a rooftop bar? Yeah, that's the magic of this lovely perfume.
The first whiff you get will be bright and fruity, like a fresh burst of orange. Then, as the day progresses, it'll turn into a lovely combination of jasmine blossom and rose. The best part? The deep, earthy notes of patchouli that keep you smelling fresh and confident throughout the day.
However, like any product, there are some cons to consider. It's a bit on the pricey side, but hey, it's Chanel! If you're not used to strong scents, this might not be your cup of tea. And remember, a little goes a long way, so don't overdo it.
But overall, I absolutely adore this product. The packaging is luxurious and elegant, and it's perfect for travel. It's definitely worth the investment, and anyone who tries it will fall in love with it, just like I did. So go ahead, treat yourself to this divine concoction and prepare to be showered with compliments all day long!

Buyer's Guide

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FAQ

What are the top Chanel perfumes available in the market?

Chanel offers an array of beautiful and elegant perfumes. Some of the most popular ones are Chanel N°5, Chanel N°5 L'Eau, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel Chance, and Chanel Allure.

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How do I choose the right Chanel perfume for me?

Choosing the right Chanel perfume depends on your personal preference. It's best to try a few samples and see which one resonates with you most. Pay attention to the notes and scent families (floral, fruity, oriental etc. ) as that will help you narrow down your choices.

Can I purchase Chanel perfumes online?

Yes, you can purchase Chanel perfumes online from authorized sellers such as Chanel's official website or other reputable retailers. Be sure to verify the authenticity of the product before making a purchase.

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What are some popular notes in Chanel perfumes?

Chanel is known for its unique and innovative blends of notes. Some popular ones include jasmine, rose, vanilla, iris, and citrus scents.

How long do Chanel perfumes last?

The longevity of a perfume depends on several factors, such as your skin's natural chemistry and how much you apply. However, Chanel perfumes are typically known for their excellent sillage (projection) and lasting power, with some lasting up to 8 hours or more.

How should I store my Chanel perfume?

To maintain the quality of your Chanel perfume, store it in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Keep the cap on when not in use, and avoid shaking the bottle excessively.

Do Chanel perfumes have any allergen warnings?

Chanel perfumes are subject to the EU allergens labeling requirement. This means that certain perfumes may contain ingredients that could cause allergies or irritation. Check the product label or the Chanel website for a list of allergen ingredients.

How can I tell if my Chanel perfume is authentic?

To ensure you're purchasing an authentic Chanel perfume, buy from authorized sellers, and verify the packaging and labeling. Authentic Chanel perfumes have specific details such as a holographic foil on the box, an embossed Chanel insignia on the cap, and a solid color on the bottom of the bottle.

What is the difference between Eau de Parfum (EDP) and Eau de Toilette (EDT) in Chanel perfumes?

Eau de Parfum (EDP) generally contains a higher concentration of fragrance oil compared to Eau de Toilette (EDT), resulting in a stronger and longer-lasting scent. EDT is usually lighter and less intense than EDP.

How should I apply Chanel perfume to get the best results?

For ideal application, spray your Chanel perfume on pulse points such as your wrists, behind your ears, and the crook of your elbow. This will help the scent to radiate and last longer. Avoid rubbing the perfume into your skin, as it can alter the scent.
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2024.05.20 07:45 ronlynne Strays Episode 5 - "Shaa-a-ren"

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“From Lieutenant Bren, UEF Shepherd
“To Captain Sassen, KCS Victory
“Captain, I continue to learn many things about the humans. Again, their sense of community is their strength. Their Shaa is strong, although they do not have a similar word and concept in their language, as I learned recently. I would like to continue this assignment beyond the previous estimated time. Please consider an extension, send to the council if necessary. I would also like to ask the council to review the request I have submitted to share some aspects of faster than light technology. Their current methodology is primitive, unstable, and, to a certain extent, dangerous. They are very close to discovering standard spacetime warping, and for that reason I don’t believe it will violate our technology sharing guidelines. Further details are in the formal request I submitted.
Bren paused, he knew protocols were against this request, but the humans were so close, he hoped the council would consider it. The council could make exceptions if he could show them that the humans demonstrated a non aggressive attitude. He remembered one more thing to add to his letter.
“Klaan philosophy regarding the deceased is an important part of our culture. While many are matter of fact about it, the rituals and sacraments have allowed us to function more efficiently as a society. I have learned about some human rituals, and their essence of Shaa. Two days ago we came across our thirteenth ship…”
Two Days ago
“Captain, the ship is on course, and seems to be functioning properly. However, the radiation emanating from the ship is at lethal levels. It’s highly unlikely anyone survived.” Captain Gardner looked at Commander Klein, taking a deep breath before speaking.
“Commander, prepare to scuttle the ship. Full honors. We don’t want to send a dirty bomb across space.” Commander Klein acknowledged the Captain, calling Bren over to his workstation.
“Bren, can you come look through this information?” Bren approached Klein’s station and looked over his shoulder. Klein pointed at the screen. “These readings, that seems to be the deceased passengers, correct?” Bren nodded then pointed at another reading. Klein agreed curiously. “That’s the one I don’t get. It looks like the life sign of a hibernating human, but it’s distorted.”
Gardner turned to Klein. “Is there a problem?”
Klein looked at Bren, then back to Gardner, “Sir, I think we’ll need to investigate, I can’t confirm that everyone is deceased.”
“How many people Mr. Klein?”
Klein and Bren conferred and Bren answered. “That’s the problem sir, we read 36 pods, most of which are non functioning.” Klein finished the thought.
“Most of the pods appear to be unused. The others are not allowing clear readings. Possibly due to the radiation?” They had encountered several ships with various levels of radiation exposure, likely due to a nearby nuclear blast. This one was the heaviest they had encountered. Klein continued. “This ship had to have gone right through an active explosion. The radiation is still intense.”
Gardner grimaced, while they had protections against radiation poisoning, it was tedious. Any items retrieved required scrubbing with radiation protocols. Patients needed extra medication beyond the standard inoculations, which protected against various types of radiation, mostly radiation found in space. But, they had to be sure. “OK commander, only you and one other, make it quick.” Bren volunteered himself.
“Captain, I am better protected against this type of radiation, I could join the Commander.”
Gardner thought a moment. “OK, just the two of you. Take every precaution.”
Markings on the side identified the ship as North Korean. That explained the radiation as a still unknown saboteur had detonated all of North Korea’s nuclear weapons at once. Sadly, the entire country was reduced to rubble. Although humanity had created effective radiation treatments, cleaning North Korea was taking longer, due to the massive amount of radiation released all at once. Some Koreans had survived, but North Korea, as a country, no longer existed. South Korea was now just Korea, having taken on refugees and stewardship over the cleanup. The reunification of Korea was a Pyrrhic resolution.
Bren and Klein entered the ship. Although it looked shoddily built, it was one of the few ships they had encountered that was fully functional. As they moved to the cargo area the problem became obvious. Crew members littered the area, some partially in their pods. The radiation had knocked them out before they could enter the pods. Bren scanned the area. “They are dead sir, it looks like 33 humans.”
Klein looked at them, some on the floor, some climbing into pods. He recalled the anomalous readings. “So there are three more pods?” Bren continued scanning, stepping carefully over the bodies.
“Commander, the readings on these hibernation pods is unusual, there appear to be several different metals in use, there is no consistency.” As they made their way into the depths of the cargo area they found three pods, hidden away behind stacks of cargo, still functioning. Bren approached them. He scanned, then turned to Klein excitedly.
“Sir, these three are alive, they are quite sick, but the pods appear to have shielded them enough to survive the radiation.” Klein stumbled into the area, looking at Bren’s scanner.
“If we wake them they won’t survive long.” Bren agreed. Klein pushed a button on the arm of his protective suit and called Gardner. “Sir, we have three survivors, They won’t survive long once they are brought out. We will need shielded gurneys to move them directly to the medical bay. Please send three patient pods and four rescue team members to facilitate the rescue.”
Bren and Klein checked their exposure time as they waited for the others to arrive.
Once the rescue team had arrived they cleared out the three crew members quickly, heading straight to the medical bay. Klein and Bren were ordered to undergo more extensive medical tests and spent the night there.
Early in the morning, Bren was explaining Klaan humor to Klein. Klein was not impressed. “So, simple mistakes are funny?”
Bren smiled, “Yes, inverting variables in a navigational equation can be quite satisfying.” Klein looked unsure as Bren added, “But the real humor comes in absurd endeavors, which can take several days or weeks to develop. The payoff is substantial.” Klein was about to speak when they were surprised to see one of the Koreans stir. He looked around, confused, and then startled to see Klein and an alien. Bren had accessed the Korean language program and spoke to him in perfect Korean.
“Do not be afraid. You are on an Earth ship, The Shepherd. Earth is a different world than when you left. I assure you, you are safe here.” The Korean calmed a bit, looking for his comrades. Bren continued, “I am sorry to tell you that only the three of you survived. You have extreme radiation sickness but medical advances have created effective treatments and you are all expected to recover.”
The Korean asked, “What happened?”
Bren turned to Klein, “He wants to know what happened.” They were interrupted by the arrival of Captain Gardner and an Ensign.
“Bren, this is Ensign Choi, she speaks Korean and will be the liaison for these men.” Choi immediately went to the Korean man and began talking. Bren watched as the man apparently learned that his country was gone. The look on his face touched Bren deeply. He appeared to be in physical pain upon hearing the news.
Gardner turned to Klein and Bren, “Are you cleared to resume duties?” Klein nodded and Gardner continued. “I had hoped to avoid a conflict but you may recall the previous rescue of the ship Justice 4.”
Klein grimaced. Just a day before finding the Korean ship they had rescued a ship that was clearly affiliated with the Justice Party. Although it was never confirmed, the Justice Party claimed responsibility for the three nuclear warheads that decimated Los Angeles to start the war.
The Freedom Party quickly formed in response, but since there were no geographical divides the initial stages of the war were particularly gruesome. Political strongholds of each party were destroyed by nuclear weapons, killing members of both parties, as well as the undeclared; more than half of the country that claimed no connection to either party. The complication was certainly due to the fact that a Freedom Party ship’s passengers were already on board. Gardner confirmed Klein’s assumption.
“We assigned quarters to the passengers of the ship, Justice 4, and initially there was no problem, until someone saw an insignia on someone’s shirt. The Justice group refused to be quartered on the same floor.”
Klein grimaced. “The Freedom passengers were on level three, right? Just move the Justice to two?” Gardner smiled.
“The Freedom passengers decided that they wanted to be above them, so they refused to stay on three if the Justice moved to two.”
Klein scoffed, “We’re in space, there is no above and below, we may be sideways now for all we know.” Gardner agreed and as the three men entered the passenger common area, the leaders of each group swarmed them.
As multiple men chattered and made demands at once Gardner raised his hand and finally got them to calm down. “We came across a heavily irradiated ship and we want to allow the surviving crew to be involved in the Honor ceremony when we scuttle the ship. They are in the medical bay. We could be here for a few days depending on their recovery time. That means you all can’t stay here in this room. You will need to accept room assignments.”
The men all began shouting again when Bren stepped forward, raising both hands which, somehow, stopped everyone immediately. Bren spoke.
“Captain, I may have a solution.” Gardner looked hopeful.
“Go ahead Lieutenant.”
Bren lowered his hands. “My people have a method for solving disputes that goes back several thousand years. It is specifically designed for this sort of post war dispute.”
Everyone was rapt as Bren continued. He smiled and stuck his arms out to the side, palms up. He spoke loudly in a commanding voice, “Feats of Strength!” As he said ‘strength’ he raised his arms over his head and clasped his hands together. Shaking them with a determined grimace. The men pumped up their chests and murmured agreement. Gardner looked at Bren curiously. “Feats of Strength?”
Bren nodded, “Yes, although that is rarely the form it takes. We stopped fighting to the death centuries ago.” The men seemed a little less enthused.
Gardner asked, “What does this entail?”
Bren smiled, “We choose a contest, and since it is a test of strength, we add,” he paused, searching for the correct word, “complications, as we go.” He looked around, and sensing no objections, continued. “I would suggest… bowling!”
Gardner and Klein stifled laughs as Bren looked each group straight on and asked, “Are you prepared to compete for your pride?” Hesitantly each group agreed. Bren went on, “I will administer the contest, the rules are simple, I can add any difficulties I choose.”
The leader of one group looked at Bren, confused, “Difficulty?”
Bren nodded, “For example, we could start by bowling with the non dominant hand. Perhaps with eyes closed, or while… singing.” As the men started to take Bren less seriously he puffed up and seemed to get taller. “You have accepted the challenge, do you agree to go forward?” The men looked at each other, unsure, but finally nodded and started to get excited.
Bren stated one more rule, “The final outcome is that the winners will be allowed to choose their quarters,” the men nodded and mumbled until Bren cut them off, “But the winners must also host the defeated team to a feast in their home.” He looked around and felt he had everyone’s attention. “There is no human term for this, but the Klaan call it Shaa. It is the knowledge that everyone on the planet is connected. In our case, on this ship. We are all part of one physical organism, collectively called the Shaa-a-ren.”
The men looked around, slightly less excited but committed to the contest. Bren stood straight, and addressed the room. “Each team will choose four champions. The contest will start in sixteen hours. Spread the word, in the original Feats of Strength great crowds cheered on their warriors.”
With that the groups of passengers separated into huddles, deciding on their champions. Gardner turned to Bren. “Feats of Strength? Shaa-a-ren?” Bren looked at Klein and the Captain.
“Yes sir, the rules are adaptable, but Shaa is a sacred concept to the Klaan. I assure you, this method of conflict resolution has an excellent record on Klaan.” Klein and Gardner shared a curious look, when Bren noted excitedly, “We will need to prepare the bowling lanes for an audience. The crowd is a critical part of this event! Captain?”
Gardner shrugged, “Commander Klein, let the crew know that they are invited to a Klaan Feats of Strength event.” Klein shook his head as he walked toward the bridge to deliver the invitation.
In the medical bay Gardner, Klein, and Choi spoke to the three Korean men. Gardner had offered them several option for disposal of the irradiated ship. Choi translated for the Captain. “They said they are not overly concerned with the ship’s disposal. They only ask to be able to watch as it’s done.” One man, who identified himself as Colonel Han spoke. “Captain, we do believe you when you say things are different. We also hope you understand that the official stance of our country,” he paused, as the country no longer existed, “The stance is one of no religion. However, there is a thread of Buddhism among us, and a prayer service to commemorate the men who did not survive is kindly requested before the ship is scuttled.”
Gardner nodded and asked Choi if she could make arrangements. Colonel Han spoke again. “Captain, is it possible to finish in time for the contest? Your Mr. Bren extended a personal invitation.”
Gardner was surprised, but agreed.
The next day Choi, Han, Gardner and the other Korean men stood on the bridge, watching a large monitor. The Shepherd had shut down the ship’s engines and shined lights on the ship. Choi had arranged the prayer ceremony, and the three men seemed at peace with the situation. Gardner looked at Colonel Han, who looked at his companions and nodded to the Captain.
“Commander Klein, you may proceed.” Klein stood, as did the rest of the crew. Captain Gardner spoke. “It is with great respect that we send these 33 passengers and their ship to space. This ship served them well, and now all will be committed to the great expanse.”
Klein blew a military whistle and launched two missiles. The missiles flew directly to their target, detonating and turning the ship to dust, to scatter among the backdrop of the stars. Gardner spoke again.
“Your lives will be remembered as your final destination has been reached. Godspeed.” He saluted and the crew followed his salute. The Korean men somberly saluted. The crew held their salute until Choi had ushered the Koreans off the bridge. The crew resumed their duties silently for a moment until Gardner spoke once again.
“If you have arranged to go to the Feats of Strength event, you are relieved, once the skeleton crew is in place.” A few crew members entered to man the bridge as several others headed to Bren’s event.
Bren quieted the crowd. Klein was surprised at the turnout. The crew of both ships sat intermingled with Shepherd crew. Choi ushered in the Koreans, stoic, but seemingly looking forward to the distraction the contest would provide. Chairs, benches, and cargo containers had been constructed into makeshift bleachers, and they were packed. Food and beverages had been prepared and in general, it was a festive atmosphere. Bren entered the center of the space and raised his hands, facing his palms out, and turning in a circle.
“My friends, you have accepted me into your ship and crew and I am grateful. It is with that gratitude that I happily share the Klaan tradition of… FEATS OF STRENGTH!” The crowd cheered and Gardner looked around, wondering if he should have assigned security for the event.
Bren lowered his hands and the crowd silenced. He spoke again in a low voice. “Shaa is a Klaan belief that we are all connected. That the people assembled here are all part of one single living organism. We are all a part of Shaa-a-ren. We are each other. We are one. We are Shaa.”
He smiled and waited as the crowd seemingly held its breath. Then he clasped his hands over his head and shouted, “LET THE GAMES BEGIN!” The crowd roared as the eight men prepared to bowl. Bren explained the rules. “The standard rules of bowling and scoring apply. The automated system will keep score. I will add rules as we go. The first additional rule is that all bowlers are required to throw the ball with both hands. Team Justice won the random generated decision to go first. Proceed.”
As expected, bowling with both hands was awkward, and the bowlers threw gutterballs and generally left a lot of pins standing. No one was bowling well, but the men were laughing at each other anyway. After two frames Bren stood and spoke. “Time for a new rule! You must bowl with your non-dominant hand!” The bowlers grunted and grimaced. Bren was excited, the concept of a dominant hand was new to him. Human brains fascinated him and when he learned of right or left handedness he had spent hours asking people to use their non-dominant hand for daily tasks.
The teams bowled slightly better than before, but neither team was lighting up the scoreboards. Only one strike had been thrown, and truthfully, it was a mistake. Something went wonky with the magnetic system and changed the ball’s trajectory.
The crowd was cheering when a bowler knocked down three or four pins, and the teams were getting irritated, so Bren changed it up again. “Starting now, you must do two complete turns before throwing the ball.”
As the bowlers made themselves dizzy, the crowd’s excitement escalated. The bowlers had begun cheering each other on, regardless of which team they were on. The difficulties Bren was introducing made the two teams bond over the challenges. The crowd was eating it up. Even the Korean men were enjoying the show. Finally they reached the final round. Team Justice was up by seven points, it was anybody’s game.
Bren stood and called for quiet. “I would like to thank you all for joining us tonight. I hope you have felt the Shaa. You are all part of the Shaa-a-ren here on the Shepherd. Even as you go on to other ships or planets, this connection is now a part of you all.” Bren looked at the Koreans and bowed deeply, speaking in Korean. “You have lost much, your crew, your country, perhaps family. However, today you have gained Shaa and we are happy to have you here in this Shaa-a-ren.” He bowed again and the Korean men bowed deeply back to him. Bren turned to the crowd.
“For the final round, we have the ultimate test. Each team will switch lanes and complete the other team’s final score. However! A gutterball counts as a strike, so you cannot intentionally throw the game. You can choose to bowl with both hands, or your non-dominant hand.”
The teams switched lanes and began, with Team Justice putting up several points for Team Freedom. By the time they reached the last ball the game was tied. The men looked at each other, then conferred. They nodded and each stepped up to the lane, carefully throwing simultaneous - and very intentional - gutterballs. Bren raised his hands, quite pleased with himself.
“The game has ended in a tie!” He called the teams to him. “It seems that the outcome has not solved our problem. How would you like to choose the winning team?” Bren smiled, fairly certain he knew the answer.
The captain of Team Justice spoke. “We will both stay on deck three.”
The captain of Team Freedom joined him. “And we would like to host all of you for a feast on deck three tomorrow!”
The crowd erupted in cheers. Captain Gardner spied Bren speaking with the Korean men, they seemed to be thanking him. Choi moved to the Captain. “Bren knew exactly what to say to them. This Shaa business really made a difference.” Gardner smiled and watched as the men walked to the food and beverage stations and joined in the celebration. Gardner went to Bren, who was now talking to Klein.
“Lieutenant Bren, I must commend you. Your Feats of Strength and Shaa-a-ren was an unqualified success.”
Bren smiled. “Captain, Shaa is a very trusted solution to many problems.” He held his hands out, palms up and fingers sticking up. “We are all digits on the same hand. Once the men started to bond over their shared experience they began to feel the depth of connection. Shaa-a-ren connects us all, sometimes you just need to reach out and feel it.” Klein nodded, holding out his hands as Bren had done. Bren smiled again. “Commander, you have now experienced Klaan humor, in its long form. How often did you laugh as the men dizzied themselves and fell, or threw bad balls, left difficult splits, or danced with their opponents?”
Klein looked at Bren curiously. “You did this all just to…” He looked at the Captain in shock and finished the thought. “… To tell me a joke?”
Bren smiled, “It was a happy coincidence. Shaa-a-ren is very real, as is Klaan humor.” He hummed a tune as he walked away. Klein and Gardner looked at each other, questioning what had actually taken place tonight. Gardner shook his head as he patted Klein on the back, blending into the celebration.
“It doesn’t matter Mr. Klein, it worked.”
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2024.05.20 07:43 Radiant_Pay_5424 Teaching with Heart: Pehchaan's Innovative Learning Methods Inspire Students

Teaching with Heart: Pehchaan's Innovative Learning Methods Inspire Students
In the busy urban centres of Delhi and Noida, a beam of hope is visible thanks to the impressive work of Pehchaan-The Street School; This esteemed organisation demonstrates how education, when delivered with empathy and creativity, can transform lives and enhance entire communities.
Pehchaan-The Street School was founded in 2015 by passionate individuals who are convinced that quality education can help uplift the disadvantaged and in the past nine years they have made a difference in the lives of over 1,500 underprivileged young people.
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What really distinguishes Pehchaan-The Street School is its comprehensive method of learning that goes beyond traditional academic confines. A well thought-out educational program is meticulously developed throughout their 10 centres, covering core subjects, extracurricular activities, health check-ups, and important personal safety lessons.
Pehchaan-The Street School’s creative teaching methods aim to nurture both academic success and the cultivation of important life skills and values. By participating in interactive tasks and practical learning opportunities, students are encouraged to develop their abilities to analyse, solve problems, and foster a lasting passion for education.
The organisation shows a dedication to holistic development by prioritising the physical and emotional health of its students. Regular health assessments guarantee that any hidden problems are dealt with quickly, while teachings on personal safety provide children with the understanding and courage to handle tough situations.
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Pehchaan-The Street School’s impact reaches further than just the classroom, as it involves the community through volunteer and internship initiatives. Passionate people with different backgrounds are invited to offer their time and skills, promoting a feeling of shared accountability and leading to a chain reaction of beneficial changes.
Volunteers expressed that their time at Pehchaan-The Street School as a volunteer has been a humbling and fulfilling journey. Observing the children's enthusiasm for learning and their strength in difficult situations is truly motivating. It serves as a reminder that education goes beyond just teaching information; it also involves fostering hope and enabling the younger generation to escape the poverty cycle.
The influence of Pehchaan-The Street School goes beyond its centres, with former students becoming catalysts for change in their communities. Numerous individuals have sought further education, established satisfying professions, and act as examples to motivate others to emulate their success.
Pehchaan - the street school has transformed into a source of hope, sparking the flames of education and empowerment in the lives of many disadvantaged children, thanks to its consistent dedication, creative strategies, and relentless work. As the organisation expands and develops, its influence will surely extend through generations, making a lasting impression on society and fostering a more fair and promising future.
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2024.05.20 07:43 so-very-very-tired Confused as to how to add additional libraries...

Giving PenPot a try to see how it compares to Figma.
I'm stuck on the libraries functionality. When I log into PenPot, I have a row of libraries at the bottom that lists maybe 10 libraries. I can choose any of them and it loads into my workspace and I can then include it in a project. That all makes sense.
However, if I go to the 'view all' libraries (which takes me here: https://penpot.app/libraries-templates )
But from that page, I can only download the library as a file...not incorporate it into my PenPot workspace.
How does one get a library from the aforementioned library template page into my PenPot workspace?
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2024.05.20 07:37 WQLFY How other Trans girls lie to you

Hiii I'm Kazumi, and I'm kinda hated by a lot of people here for being suicidal and extremely dysphoric. I've been called everything from an incel, to flat-chested, ugly, low-effort, to transphobic...despite being trans posting on a trans subreddit. Talk about being supportive!
That said, a lot of what people say here is complete bs and girls are lying to other girls' faces to save their own pride, at least from my own experience posting and reading stuff here.
Here's how:
  1. "You ARE a woman, it's just society telling you that you aren't. Ignore the horrible people"
Let me translate that for you..."I don't want someone else crying that is trans because I also feel bad by extension and so my saviour complex kicks in"
It's 100% a lie and completely invalidates the awful experiences a majority of us face while on HRT. We want to look like girls, have the right body we should have had from birth, and we want the harassment to stop.
And yet...people seriously think responding with "You ARE a woman, hehe xd horrible people are horrible" will help in ANY way to aid dysphoria. It doesn't. It makes things worse.
If other people in public see you as a man, you don't pass, you're not pretty, and you are not a woman...yet...until you pay for surgeries or grow boobs.
Mentally feeling like a woman is bullshit rhetoric that boomer trans women use to justify their own sadness for late transitioning, and to mask their jealousy as kindness towards younger trans girls.
  1. "Everyone struggles even the pretty ones and we all struggle the same amount, just in different ways"
Wrong. Just wrong.
We all struggle in different amounts. The girls who grow C cups will never know the pain of having a chest that refuses to grow. The tgirls who have pretty cis girl faces will never know what it's like to have people point and laugh at you every day, to have cis women treat you differently. The girls who have both...honestly they don't struggle at all outside of "oooh noooo I feel like a boy today"...while they pass 400%.
It's all a lie meant to keep peoples' morality the way people want it, because of we shifted to be realistic there would be hatred within this community...which is honestly warranted imo given the injustice and inequality between tgirls.
  1. "Australia is a trans-friendly utopia"
Nope. It's the worst developed country to be trans in, by a miiiile.
Transphobes, WPATH doctors who under dose you, no experienced FFS or SRS surgeons for MtF, a tiny trans population dominated by boomers who tell you that your struggles are nothing compared to theirs, a government that refuses to let you change your gender unless you get SRS...oh, and that same government prices the cost of living aaaaat impossible to save.
I talk to American trans girls and they're all like "omg I can get my surgeries funded 100% by insurance I don't pay anything" and "We have so many doctors to go to for HRT :3". Australian trans girls can't do this. We pay everything in full, including most consults because NOTHING is bulk-billed unless the clinic actually cares about queer people...which is 1 out of every 500 clinics.
  1. "It takes years to grow boobs"
Yep, another lie. Most tgirls experience their main breast growth at 1-6 months in.
I still have yet to grow anything outside of buds, and I'm at 3.5 years.
Don't let other girls lie to you, it doesn't happen years in. You either can grow boobs or you can't.
...and if you can't you're better off dead unless you have a pretty face.
  1. "You have a feminine face"
Translation "You have a feminine face but don't pass and look like a man but I won't tell you that because I'm smug about my own looks".
If anyone says this to you, they're not being completely honest with you.
  1. "You pass"
Translation "You don't pass but I think you're kind of pretty. Not as pretty as other trans girls but you're ok"
  1. "You're pretty other people just don't see it"
Translation "You're not pretty but I don't want you to feel awful so I'll say you're pretty and blame other people."
Also, you're not pretty to most people since you're posting about how people are being hateful towards you. Being only do that towards people that looks trans or like a crossdresser.
  1. "Fight for the kids"
Absolutely. Not.
Fight for trans adults. Fight for our right to have surgeries covered by governments worldwide. Fight for our right to have doctors that aren't trained by WPATH to help us. Fight for our right to be hired by all workplaces. Fight for our equality.
Forget about the kids, that's all an agenda and a fad for people that have given up on fighting for their own rights (and for "allies" to feel better about themselves).
Fight for trans adult rights. Thousands of trans girls die every year and no one fights for them anymore. Trans Kids will get their rights immediately after because of trickle down regulations.
Without full acceptance of trans adults, there will never be full acceptance of trans teens.
Remember, if other people call you a man in public, you look like a man to them and something is wrong with you genetically.
No amount of hugboxing/coddling will change this.
The unfortunate reality of being trans MtF is that it's completely up to genetics most of the time.
If you lose on genetics then it's pay2live...and to look like a cis woman that isn't manly you have to pay ~80k AUD. If you don't have boobs you have to pay 5k-10k AUD for fake injections that are temporary just to feel like you're not still stuck in the wrong body.
But the people who DO have great transitions will never tell you this. Instead they will tell you everything I quoted above, as if any of that will help you...no, it helps them to not be hated on for having easy lives and trying to "help" other people.
Of course the girls with boobs don't want to tell you that not having boobs sucks, because they don't know what it feels like and they have a moral need to make sure that they keep their status of being "helpful".
The same applies to girls with cis girl faces. Why would they want other tgirls to feel bad when that means that there would be less focus on them? They need everything to be about themselves because that's all they have.
The same to rich tgirls.
A lot of people here are great, but it seems that most are hugboxing privileged girls that don't enjoy seeing their perfect world being ruined by other girls who genuinely feel alone, depressed, dysphoric, and like there is no hope left.
All we get told is to follow the cause, go to therapy, and eventually things will get better. They likely won't.
That's my view anyways. I'm still trying to fight to stay alive. It's hell. Whenever I go outside I'm called a man or a slur or laughed at...or all of the above. A lot of girls here told me everything that I quoted.
Don't listen to most people here, they will only hurt you more with their lies. Accept reality, change your life, and hate other people as much as you want; including other tgirls.
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2024.05.20 07:32 Informal_Bike3523 Best Writing Services for Research Papers and Essays on Reddit

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2024.05.20 07:31 Beneficial_Cry2895 Neighborhood Watch Is Gangstalking

Hello, posting this to help people out who don't know what's going on.
When I first figured out I was being watched by these people I would try my best to avoid them and take side streets and nature paths in order to learn the extent I was being followed.
Turns out many many people, it seems like most people are apart of Neighborhood Watch and very few people were not invited.
My family and friends are apart of neighborhood watch and refuse to talk to me about it I don't know why. Well, they aren't my family and friends anymore because real friends & family don't do that.
I was told by someone who works for CSIS how to get off the watchlist here's how you do it:
Don't look suspicious, don't act paranoid, don't be negative or aggressive, don't do crime, live a normal life and pretty much just ignore it. Work your job, have a normal routine and stop associating with certain people in your life who might be a criminal.
Sounds odd because I've been getting stalked by these people since I was 13 but that was during a period where I was being bullied by people in my school immensely so that might have gave Neighborhood Watch an incentive to watch me in order for my protection.
Anyway not to talk too much about myself here... If you live your life for a long time, and I mean a long long time Neighborhood Watch and the Feds who are the mastermind behind this see that there is nothing going on with you they'll move on and stop watching you.
Right now, you're where the money's at. For whatever reason there's an incentive to watch you and that gives them a reason to do their job, write reports etc and gives them a reason to justify the surveillance and when these numbers where people are being watched they will be able to justify to courts why the need more funding for this type of surveillance.
I've been attacked by people on Neighborhood Watch many many times and have been set up several times to get arrested for crimes I didn't do. I've been set up so many times and it's all so they can justify why they need to watch me.... It's all BS they don't want to let me go, they want to aggravate me, harass me, stalk and attack me in order to keep me in a alert, panicked, negative and spiteful frame of mind in order for them to get me to retaliate and justify the surveillance for them in order for them to fill out reports to use in the courts so they can keep their numbers high, increase their fundings which will increase their pay, yadayadaya.
Stay out in the open, because they look for ways to attack and harass you in ways you'll have a hard time proving that they're doing that because these people are afraid of getting caught and are afraid of the police.
I've pissed off so many of these people by playing their game back (nothing illegal) and I've watched them get pissed off, yell at me, walk around me trying to find anything they can use to get back at me and what stops them is that they are in public and on camera, or other stalkers who WILL snitch on them are watching their move too because there are good, good and naive and ignorant stalkers who will snitch on their own stalkers if they see anything they do that's wrong. I've had stalkers snitch on other stalkers and tell the police that someone attacked me and that person got arrested and I doubt they're still on the Neighborhood Watch anymore.
I believe it's a CIA program at it's core trying to hurt people, manipulate people, behavior modify people whatever it is that CIA is known to do in the past I believe they're still doing it through Neighborhood Watch.... Mass shooters are on the rise and I believe CIA might be experimenting on people in ways where they can get away with it, just like how Neighborhood Watch people are trying to stalk you and harass you in ways they can get away with it and make it hard for you to prove it's happening.
Basically stay in the open, try your best not to retaliate, keep a normal routine and don't do anything illegal or shady and they'll see that nothing is going on with you over a LONG time and they'll move onto someone else. The person who works for CSIS told me that they'll come back and check up on you again, and again, a few times until they finally stop so keep that in mind. The stalkers are also getting stalked occasionally but they aren't aware, like we are.
The best way to spot these stalkers is if they have their phone out and the phone camera is pointed at you these people always have their phone out, and earphones in their ear sometimes they'll keep it in one ear and sit on a bus or somewhere or walk by you with the other ear faced to you showing nothing's in their ear meanwhile they got an earpod often times in the other ear on the side not faced to you.
They'll show you if you confront them that they aren't recording you or that they don't have their voice call/face time up but they're able to minimize it or close it, then turn it back on when you aren't looking, I promise you they are face timing someone and that person who is face timing you is screen recording everything.
Ignore the posts about freemasons, illuminati, all that stupidness it's THEM trying to discredit people from speaking out and make us all sound crazy it's simply Neighborhood Watch and CIA/CSIS/NSA that's behind all of this, but the people on foot they're all Neighborhood Watch and they get paid by Patreon, it's all volunteer work some of them do get paid but it's from donations for example, some neighborhood watches have everyone donate $5 a month and pool it all together and these people get paid mcdonalds, or gift cards, and the extreme stalkers can up to $300 a week or more depending on how often they're stalking.
The intelligence agencies do recruit people from time to time, but most of the time, like 98% of the time it's simply Neighborhood Watch and disinformation assholes online trying to confuse everyone about what's actually going on.
Keep spreading the word, it's simply Neighborhood Watch and the Federal Intelligent Agencies behind all of this.... maybe you hit their radar for whatever reason just don't give them an incentive to watch you anymore like I said earlier and you'll be fine and remember, the stalkers occasionally get stalked too so don't take it personal and if you're dealing with bad neighbors harassing you maybe find legal ways to piss them off but legal, nothing illegal for example... crank up your music full blast (provided it's not past the legal limit) and put it up towards your ceiling or something like that.
Also.... one more important thing to tell you.
Some of these guys can see through your walls right? Yeah, I'm very familiar with this.
Look up the device called VAYYAR.... It allows people to see through the ceiling, the floor and the walls and it's very cheap this is the sort of device they use to spy through the walls and also please check your outlets because I had a pinhole camera in my washroom very nasty stuff they did to me but I want to spread the word because I wanna help anyone I can out there.
For police who try to suggest mental health problems, simply say you aren't a danger to yourself and others, and don't say you're mad or violent or anything negative just keep it simple and they'll have nothing they can use to apprehend you and put you in a mental hospital because some of them who know what's going on usually the supervisors want to make you scared and shut you up but I'm not a conformist not in the slightest and neither should you be.... Stand up for yourself we're dealing with evil vigilantes who are told propaganda about us in order to get them to sometimes hate us and they feel justified in doing what they're doing to us.
There's many ways to legally piss people off just in case your case is severe and you're dealing with people who are maliciously trying to hurt you and get away with it, and no cops are helping you. I've seen cases where they were jumping on someone's tiny home at night and throwing eggs at someone's house, or meeting someone where there's no cameras and assaulting their target and running off and cops don't help that person it's terrible and you don't need to put up with that so I'll tell you some tips:
Take a picture with your flash on and let them know you took a picture of them. Sometimes they'll get right in front of you and/or yell at you.... it's just them trying to intimidate you into stopping but they will not and cannot touch you because they know other stalkers are watching this go down, or cameras are in the area do not be intimidated even if it's a big scary looking person if you know they're a stalker then do not be intimidated at all it's all BS trust me, they will not touch you, and in the odd case they do press charges and get that stalker the jail time they need and file a lawsuit against that person and get paid if you can but 99.99% of the time they will not touch you, they'll only act like they will.
Don't take pictures of any children or teenager follows or harassing you, especially since they're children just accept that they've been duped and if they're actually breaking the law though and you can prove it, like if they're harassing you then video tape of course and protect yourself but only if you can prove it 100%
Be careful with taking videos and pictures, because sometimes they are recording you and won't stop or react as you're doing it and then they'll post what you're doing on their Facebook, Twitter, instagram, snapchat, youtube or wherever else even Discord and will frame you as a weirdo even though they are so be careful.
If you're walking by, no one's going to blame you for being a Klutz and accidentally step on their shoes or toes, I mean, things happen right?
Or if you have a water bottle you bought from the store and the lid is hard to open, no one is going to blame you if you accidentally open the water bottle and your arm flings to the side with the bottle in hand and you end up splashing one of them in the faces.
No one is going to blame you, if you have a coffee in your hand and you trip and you spill it all over them, or if you walk by and your heavy bag hits them in the head, I mean these are all accidents and no one can blame you for it just make sure you're not doing it on purpose ;)
They want to play their game, well there are ways we can play this back. We don't have to be as careful anymore when it comes to being considerate, or being mindful of where peoples feet are on the bus or subway, or wherever we no longer need to be mindful just don't do anything on purpose ;) and you're all good.
If you're being tailed by a stalker and cops won't listen to you.... Go to a side street at night as you're being stalked and while this is taking place, have in your trunk some big thick and possible sharp gravel or rocks in a bag and dump them all over the road where you know your stalker will be driving... lets say they drove past you... They'll take a U-Turn and drive back, so dump it wherever you know they'll be coming and say F them and their tires, they shouldn't be stalking you anyway.
I'll try to make more posts in the future if i can but I believe the Mods on this subbreddit are the ''Gangstalkers'' and they are controlling what is put out there so in case this post doesn't even make it, I'll simply just PM everyone on a day to day basis with this information instead and I'll make my own subreddit and PM everyone to join that one if the Mods feel like playing that game by censoring true and helpful information.
This is how things are right now the World isn't perfect. You're not the only one, bad people are in this World don't take it personal. Find God, find Spirituality find something meaningful and don't let anyone take that away from you be strong.
Good luck.
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2024.05.20 07:23 TheCrazyKulu A nice interaction with a new player. I just have to share.

So, I am relatively new, or at least I would like to think it. Level 30 death captain, I still feel new, but I have some experience under my belt. For context, I was hosting a difficulty 5 operation for bugs, and I set it to public because I do not trust myself in handling bugs, I am way better at bots than bugs, so I needed the extra help.
First player that joins is a level 7 super citizen, and his mic was on. I am pretty shy when it comes to chatting on the mic. Normally I wouldn't do so because I am a little shy, but he seemed to be having fun and he was pretty green to helldiving. I had my mic at the ready, but still on mute, waiting for the right moment.
We were on the mission, a defense mission where you have to close the big doors and fend off hordes for a set amount of time. Things were going rough, the doors were going down one by one. Then suddenly out of nowhere, a charger rammed me into a door, breaking it, and flinging me into a horde of hunters. If there was a moment to get over my trepidation of talking on the mic, it was now. So in response to my unfortunate launch through that steel door, I cried out "SWEET LIBRRTY!"
The new player (who I shall refer to as M2, since that's his helldiver name in-mission) laughed, and I felt much better knowing that. We won the mission despite the quite hairy odds against this terminid menace, and back to the super destroyer for the next mission, spreading democracy by raising our beloved Super Earth flags. Since this map was more sprawled out and the mission timer was longer, I figured I would treat M2 to something special.
We got in the mission and I called in the patriot exosuit, and I got M2's attention to take it. He got in, started mowing down bugs, and was ecstatic. I gave him a crash course on how to use the mech and what to try and be careful of, and he absolutely loved it. We raised the flags, took out a stalker lair, and got out after every bug nest was terminated.
At the end of it, M2 had to go afterwards, but we figured out how to get on eachother's friend list (a little scuffed, he was on pc, I am on ps, but we managed to figure it out). M2, if you are reading this, thank you for giving me a real first taste of true comradery.
Moral of the story, it's nice to be nice, if I see anyone with a mic, I am more likely to speak up myself. And bonus moral, giving your crazy weapon strategems to a new player is so much more fun than using them yourself.
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