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2024.05.20 02:40 SnooDoggos3848 University of Toronto First Year Engineering Guide
Hi everyone, current 2T7 ECE here. I thought I would make a quick post on a guide to first year engineering, listing out all the stuff I wish I knew before coming to university. The first semester portion is applicable to all engineering disciplines, the second semester portion would be more useful to ECEs, T1, Indie and Mechs.
First Semester Courses:
MAT186: This was by far the hardest course for me and the entire cohort (C average). Even though I knew all the concepts of the course beforehand (through AP Calc BC and A-levels) this was my worst course. The reason for this was because the course focuses on testing theory (your understanding of the nitty gritty) rather than on computation. My advice for this course would be to make sure you work on written hw with friends (impossible to do alone), and do every single tutorial worksheet (exam questions are exactly like tutorial worksheets). Sean Upall was the course coordinator, and even thought I didnt like his lectures, I think it prepares you the most for the final exam.
MAT188: This was my favourite course even though it probably took up most of my time. This course was completely new to me, which is why I took a lot more time understanding the Pre class essentials. There is a lot of "theory" in this course, which will take a while to learn, so spend a good amount of time understanding and learning the PCEs. One reccomendation to make this process of learning faster is to watch 3blue1browns essence of linear algebra series. Watch the video corresponding to the upcoming weeks concepts before reading the PCEs. Written HW was hard (not as hard as calculus) so do it with friends, the gateway exams are a bit of a joke since you can retake them, and if you practice them enough you realize theres a pattern in the answers. Midterms and Final exams actually test at an appropriate level, so as long you have a strong grasp of the concepts you will be fine. If professor Cameillia is teaching the course go for her lectures, she is by far the best (she is also the course coordinator).
CIV100: This was a very interesting course, it needs a lot of practice of past papers. Literally you'll need to grill through past papers in order to succeed in this course. The final exam is such that there are 5 questions and you have 30 mins per question. Each quesition is quite hard which makes the exam very time pressured, so again PRACTICE. The quizzes in this course are dependant on your lecturer, some profs give easy quizzes whilst others give hard ones, this is out of your control. In my opinion the best lecturer was Professor Merjan, she was probably the best lecturer I've had in my time here at UOFT. The only problem is that she teaches the course in a different timeline than other profs, so you probably cant change lecturers cuz quiz material is different between different profs.
APS110: As an ECE I still dont know why I had to take this course. Overall, it was taught quite well. Scott Ramsay is the best lecturer for this course, although basically everything he says is already in the textbook (which is why I did not attend lectures). The Textbook is more than enough for this course. The Final exam for our batch was quite difficult compared to past year exams, but I think I did well because I practiced quite a few past papers.
APS111: Contraty to public opinion, I thought this was one of the most fun and useful courses in first semester. I had quite a sh*t team, but managed. Make sure you look at the rubrics for each assignment before you start writing. Also the way this course works is that you have to submit individual and group assignments which are essentially these long documents. Because they are doucments, they are marked in a qualitative way as there is no right answer per se. Make sure you bombard the person who is correcting the assignment with questions so that you nail exactly what they are looking for.
Second semester courses
MAT187: This is calculus two and it was much better than Calc one. Professor Camelia was the course coordinator, so just like MAT188 the exams were all at an appropriate level. Written HWs again requires help from friends. I mainly studies for this course using the PCEs, and practiced the tutorial worksheets. Some of my friends used the textbook, but I dont think its really required. The best prof for this course is any lecture seciton containing Camelia.
MIE100: For some reason, our year was probably the first year in a long time where the exams for this course were not insanely difficult. They were all at an appropriate level, apparently because they wanted to increase the number of people going into mech eng đđ. I found professor Sinclair to be quite good, a lot of people liked Howard Ho as well (trust in Howard Ho). The Wiley plus questions are useful to do to keep up with concepts, but the difficulty of the questions in wiley was way harder than the exam questions, so I wouldnt say its a must to do them ethically.
APS105: Great course. If you have a background in coding, this course will be a breeze at least up until reading week, you'll have to spend more time on it after that. The course is such that 30% of your grade is from labs, so make sure you do them well. the other 70 percent is from exams, which are at an appropriate level once again. Just make sure that you do a lot of past papers as practice. Professor Emara is by far the best, and is amazing if you are new to programming. If you have experience, reading the textbook (Snefru) is more than enough to understand the content.
ECE110: In our batch, while I didnt find the exams difficult, the batch's average after the second midterm was about 51%. After the final exam, they curved the course up quite a bit, I think the average is now a B, also an easy final exam helped out. The first half of this course is more theoretical (electrostatics and electromagnetism) and the second half is circuit analysis. Make sure you do all the Wiley Plus questions for this course, as sometimes they ask the same questions in exams. All the lecturers for this course are pretty bad, but Professor Mojahedis notes are legendary (in my opinion), other people didnt like them because it explained the concepts using proofs. Other profs notes would just state the formula.
APS112: Continuation of APS111. My team was much better this time. Same advice for this course, as APS111. Also make sure you're on top of things because it goes by much quicker in this course as there are way more assignments. Nothing really much to say to be honest, the midterm was a bit screwed up because there are multiple right answers and you have to choose the best one.
Overall for grades, dont worry too much. As long as you get around an 80 for exams and get all the free marks for assignments you'll be on track for at least an 80+ in the course. Remember that university isnt just about studies though, try and indulge into extracurriculars and be social.
Extracurriculars:
Design teams: UOFT has a plehora of design teams for you to choose from. Some design teams are better than others, but the only way that you will actually get deep into the design teams is if you put in the work. Beg leads for tasks, and do them to demonstrate interest. You can also demonstrate interest by doing really menial tasks as well. The point is you need to make sure the leads know you are willing to do tasks, and have showcased that you are worth giving the tasks to. Overtime, depending on the design team you may have to make a choice between grades and the team, thats up to you. Grades dont matter much unless you want to do a masters degree.
Clubs: For these try getting a lead position, a lot of them offer positions in the summer so make sure you follow them on instagram (e.g. engineers without borders, IEEE, etc). Again, you get what you put in to the club.
Intramurals: I loved playing intramurals at UOFT. However, the team that you play for depends on the people you know. For e.g. the SKULE team isnt great for soccer, and if you want to join a better team then you need to know someone on that team. So try networking lol.
Social life:
This was something that I personally struggled with at least initially at UOFT. I gave way too much time to studies, which really isnt worth it. UOFT is way easier than people make it out to be (I'm not being arrogant, and I'm not someone who's gifted in intellegence). As long as you manage your time, you will be fine. Anyway in first year most people would go to frats, and I would reccomend trying it out at least once. Go in the first weeks of school as thats the easiest time, and will also allow you to make new friends. Make sure to know a lot of people, at least at the surface level at the start, as that will make things easier for you in the long run and will also help you find the people you like to hang out with.
Summer after first year:
In my opinion do research if you want work experience, then step up to an internship next summer. If you want to relax thats a good option as well, just try doing some courses and build up some skills for sure.
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First Semester Courses:
MAT186: This was by far the hardest course for me and the entire cohort (C average). Even though I knew all the concepts of the course beforehand (through AP Calc BC and A-levels) this was my worst course. The reason for this was because the course focuses on testing theory (your understanding of the nitty gritty) rather than on computation. My advice for this course would be to make sure you work on written hw with friends (impossible to do alone), and do every single tutorial worksheet (exam questions are exactly like tutorial worksheets). Sean Upall was the course coordinator, and even thought I didnt like his lectures, I think it prepares you the most for the final exam.
MAT188: This was my favourite course even though it probably took up most of my time. This course was completely new to me, which is why I took a lot more time understanding the Pre class essentials. There is a lot of "theory" in this course, which will take a while to learn, so spend a good amount of time understanding and learning the PCEs. One reccomendation to make this process of learning faster is to watch 3blue1browns essence of linear algebra series. Watch the video corresponding to the upcoming weeks concepts before reading the PCEs. Written HW was hard (not as hard as calculus) so do it with friends, the gateway exams are a bit of a joke since you can retake them, and if you practice them enough you realize theres a pattern in the answers. Midterms and Final exams actually test at an appropriate level, so as long you have a strong grasp of the concepts you will be fine. If professor Cameillia is teaching the course go for her lectures, she is by far the best (she is also the course coordinator).
CIV100: This was a very interesting course, it needs a lot of practice of past papers. Literally you'll need to grill through past papers in order to succeed in this course. The final exam is such that there are 5 questions and you have 30 mins per question. Each quesition is quite hard which makes the exam very time pressured, so again PRACTICE. The quizzes in this course are dependant on your lecturer, some profs give easy quizzes whilst others give hard ones, this is out of your control. In my opinion the best lecturer was Professor Merjan, she was probably the best lecturer I've had in my time here at UOFT. The only problem is that she teaches the course in a different timeline than other profs, so you probably cant change lecturers cuz quiz material is different between different profs.
APS110: As an ECE I still dont know why I had to take this course. Overall, it was taught quite well. Scott Ramsay is the best lecturer for this course, although basically everything he says is already in the textbook (which is why I did not attend lectures). The Textbook is more than enough for this course. The Final exam for our batch was quite difficult compared to past year exams, but I think I did well because I practiced quite a few past papers.
APS111: Contraty to public opinion, I thought this was one of the most fun and useful courses in first semester. I had quite a sh*t team, but managed. Make sure you look at the rubrics for each assignment before you start writing. Also the way this course works is that you have to submit individual and group assignments which are essentially these long documents. Because they are doucments, they are marked in a qualitative way as there is no right answer per se. Make sure you bombard the person who is correcting the assignment with questions so that you nail exactly what they are looking for.
Second semester courses
MAT187: This is calculus two and it was much better than Calc one. Professor Camelia was the course coordinator, so just like MAT188 the exams were all at an appropriate level. Written HWs again requires help from friends. I mainly studies for this course using the PCEs, and practiced the tutorial worksheets. Some of my friends used the textbook, but I dont think its really required. The best prof for this course is any lecture seciton containing Camelia.
MIE100: For some reason, our year was probably the first year in a long time where the exams for this course were not insanely difficult. They were all at an appropriate level, apparently because they wanted to increase the number of people going into mech eng đđ. I found professor Sinclair to be quite good, a lot of people liked Howard Ho as well (trust in Howard Ho). The Wiley plus questions are useful to do to keep up with concepts, but the difficulty of the questions in wiley was way harder than the exam questions, so I wouldnt say its a must to do them ethically.
APS105: Great course. If you have a background in coding, this course will be a breeze at least up until reading week, you'll have to spend more time on it after that. The course is such that 30% of your grade is from labs, so make sure you do them well. the other 70 percent is from exams, which are at an appropriate level once again. Just make sure that you do a lot of past papers as practice. Professor Emara is by far the best, and is amazing if you are new to programming. If you have experience, reading the textbook (Snefru) is more than enough to understand the content.
ECE110: In our batch, while I didnt find the exams difficult, the batch's average after the second midterm was about 51%. After the final exam, they curved the course up quite a bit, I think the average is now a B, also an easy final exam helped out. The first half of this course is more theoretical (electrostatics and electromagnetism) and the second half is circuit analysis. Make sure you do all the Wiley Plus questions for this course, as sometimes they ask the same questions in exams. All the lecturers for this course are pretty bad, but Professor Mojahedis notes are legendary (in my opinion), other people didnt like them because it explained the concepts using proofs. Other profs notes would just state the formula.
APS112: Continuation of APS111. My team was much better this time. Same advice for this course, as APS111. Also make sure you're on top of things because it goes by much quicker in this course as there are way more assignments. Nothing really much to say to be honest, the midterm was a bit screwed up because there are multiple right answers and you have to choose the best one.
Overall for grades, dont worry too much. As long as you get around an 80 for exams and get all the free marks for assignments you'll be on track for at least an 80+ in the course. Remember that university isnt just about studies though, try and indulge into extracurriculars and be social.
Extracurriculars:
Design teams: UOFT has a plehora of design teams for you to choose from. Some design teams are better than others, but the only way that you will actually get deep into the design teams is if you put in the work. Beg leads for tasks, and do them to demonstrate interest. You can also demonstrate interest by doing really menial tasks as well. The point is you need to make sure the leads know you are willing to do tasks, and have showcased that you are worth giving the tasks to. Overtime, depending on the design team you may have to make a choice between grades and the team, thats up to you. Grades dont matter much unless you want to do a masters degree.
Clubs: For these try getting a lead position, a lot of them offer positions in the summer so make sure you follow them on instagram (e.g. engineers without borders, IEEE, etc). Again, you get what you put in to the club.
Intramurals: I loved playing intramurals at UOFT. However, the team that you play for depends on the people you know. For e.g. the SKULE team isnt great for soccer, and if you want to join a better team then you need to know someone on that team. So try networking lol.
Social life:
This was something that I personally struggled with at least initially at UOFT. I gave way too much time to studies, which really isnt worth it. UOFT is way easier than people make it out to be (I'm not being arrogant, and I'm not someone who's gifted in intellegence). As long as you manage your time, you will be fine. Anyway in first year most people would go to frats, and I would reccomend trying it out at least once. Go in the first weeks of school as thats the easiest time, and will also allow you to make new friends. Make sure to know a lot of people, at least at the surface level at the start, as that will make things easier for you in the long run and will also help you find the people you like to hang out with.
Summer after first year:
In my opinion do research if you want work experience, then step up to an internship next summer. If you want to relax thats a good option as well, just try doing some courses and build up some skills for sure.
2024.05.20 02:40 Purple_Ad3714 29 ways demons Enter
Common Channeling- 29 Ways Demons Enter
- Ouija Board-Reputable spiritual leaders and experts have long warned against using Ouija Boards and their variants, as they can potentially expose individuals to malevolent forces. The idea of âsafeâ communication with angels through these boards is often a deceptive marketing ploy.
- Angel BoardsâWhile proponents may claim that Angel Boards provide a safe and spiritual way to connect with the divine, these devices can open the door to potential dangers. The use of such boards has been linked to occult practices and the summoning of entities that may not have our best interests in mind.
- Consulting spiritual mediumsâSpirit mediums claim to communicate with the dead. In a world of uncertainty, many people turn to spirit mediums for guidance, closure, and a connection to the beyond. These individuals claim to be able to communicate with the dead, see into the future, and uncover hidden truths. But are these abilities genuine or merely an elaborate illusion? However, the validity of these claims has long been a subject of skepticism and debate.
- Consulting psychics â Delving into the realm of the occult, where demonic forces are said to hold sway, carries with it a weight of spiritual and moral consequence that should not be taken lightly. As rational beings, we must carefully examine the claims made by those who purport to possess the ability to peer into the future and question the true source of their knowledge.
- Demon Teleaphaty â The mechanics of this demonic telepathy are not fully understood, but it is believed to operate on a metaphysical level beyond the normal bounds of the physical world. The demonâs consciousness somehow intertwines with the hostâs, allowing for the seamless injection of foreign thoughts and urges. This creates an intimate, parasitic connection that the victim may be powerless to resist or expel.
- Spells â These carefully crafted incantations are more than words â they are the fabric of enchantment, woven together to manifest desired outcomes.
- Curses â These spoken words of harm or punishment, imbued with the power of magic, have the potential to wreak havoc on the lives of their targets
- Fortunetelling â Whether through interpreting dreams, reading tarot cards, or analyzing astrological patterns, the art of foretelling offers a unique perspective on the unfolding of events.
- Spirit guides â Through channeling, we can summon spirit guides that are aligned with our unique needs and highest good. These guides come in many forms â from departed loved ones to angelic beings to ascended masters â each offering a distinct perspective and specialized knowledge.
- Satanism â Satanism is not about worshipping a literal Satan but rather an extreme form of individualism and self-worship. Satanists believe in taking responsibility for their own actions and pursuing their desires without guilt or shame.
- Witchcraft involves harnessing the natural energies of the world around us and using them to manifest our desires. Whether casting a spell to attract abundance, performing a ritual to enhance personal growth, or simply connecting with the earthâs rhythms.
- Automatic handwriting involves the spirit or energy of a deceased individual taking control of the subjectâs hand and guiding the pen across the page to convey their thoughts and wisdom.
- Astral Projections -This out-of-body experience allows the astral body to explore the spiritual dimensions beyond our physical world.
- Generational Demons â These âgenerational demonsâ are dark patterns and destructive tendencies that seep into our lives through our bloodline. While it may feel like an inescapable fate, we have the power to break these cycles of darkness.
- Spiritual Husband or Wife â plaguing unsuspecting individuals â the rise of the âspirit spouseâ or âspirit husband/wife.â This demonic entity assumes the identity of a personâs spouse, infiltrating their lives and relationships with the sole purpose of spiritual and emotional destruction. Sexual demons
- Physical sex-straight or gay
Negative Emotions
Negative emotions can serve as a gateway for demonic influences to take hold in our lives. Itâs essential to be aware of how these toxic feelings can open the door for malevolent forces to infiltrate our existence.Emotions like anger, fear, resentment, and jealousy can act as conduits for demons to enter and wreak havoc. Unresolved trauma, addictions, and unhealthy attachments also make us vulnerable to potential demonic possession.
We must be vigilant in addressing and overcoming these negative emotional states. Failure to do so can pave the way for dark energies to take root and cause untold damage. By cultivating positivity, self-awareness, and spiritual fortitude, we can safeguard ourselves against the insidious influence of demonic forces that seek to prey upon our weaknesses.
Understanding the Connection Between Demons and Negative Emotions
By understanding the connection between negative emotions and demonic presence, individuals can take proactive steps to safeguard their mental and spiritual well-being. Cultivating positive thoughts and emotions is crucial to creating a protective shield against these malevolent forces. Through forgiveness, mindfulness, self-reflection, and spiritual practices, we can fortify our defenses and reclaim our lives from the grip of these unwanted entities.Anger, fear, resentment, jealousy, and other toxic feelings open the door for these malevolent forces to infiltrate our lives. Unresolved trauma, addictions, and unhealthy attachments also make us vulnerable to demonic possession.
By understanding the connection between negative emotions and demonic presence, individuals can take proactive steps to safeguard their mental and spiritual well-being. Cultivating positive thoughts and emotions is crucial to creating a protective shield against these malevolent forces. Through mindfulness, self-reflection, and spiritual practices, we can fortify our defenses and reclaim our lives from the grip of these unwanted entities.
Common types of negative emotions intensified by demons:
- fear (all types)
- Suicide
- Jealousy
- Bitterness
- Strife
- Depression
- worry
- pride
- fatigue
- Addictions
- Gluttony
- Generational bloodline Detecting these generational bloodline demons is no easy task as they remain hidden, subtly shaping oneâs emotional state over time. The transfer of these demons through bloodlines perpetuates a cycle of negativity that persists until confronted and cast out. Understanding and addressing these vulnerable moments is crucial in breaking free from their grip and reclaiming emotional well-being for oneself and future generations.
Christians Can Have a Demon
Christians have a Demon because they sin. What are some other reasons Christians can have a demon?In addition, Christians can have a demon if they invite a demon to direct communication. Christians participating in channeling activities can have demons because they have violated a very important spiritual law. This spiritual law states God does not want anyone to communicate with other spirits.
This is a common reason that all Christians have a demon because they sin and do not repent. In reality, many Christians can have demons because they do not believe in the devil or know how to protect themselves from the devil.
God does not force Christians to follow Him alone. If a Christian invites a demon to communicate, God will permit the demonâs entrance. Even if the person wants the demon to leave, the demon will stay unless it is cast out by self-deliverance (for Christians), self-exorcism, or exorcism with a deliverance team.
2024.05.20 02:31 FOREXcom AUD/USD weekly outlook: 4-Month high for AUD, yet resistance looms. May 20, 2024
 | Whilst flash PMIs, FOMC and RBA minutes are on the menu this week, the success of AUD/USD is likely to come down to how the US dollar performs. submitted by FOREXcom to Forexstrategy [link] [comments] By : Matt Simpson, Market Analyst https://preview.redd.it/cm2e3bwz5h1d1.png?width=692&format=png&auto=webp&s=09479d06097895cf428db83f8b3da8a83c8c5c56 Key themes and events for AUD/USD this week:There is little in the way of domestic data. At least in terms of anything that may be a market mover. The RBA minutes released on Tuesday are not likely to reveal much we donât already know; the RBA may hike again if inflation were to turn higher, but for now that seems like an outside chance and rates are likely to remain at 4.35% for the rest of the year.However, with bets now on that the Fed may actually cut rates at least once this year thanks to softer CPI and NFP data (among others) and lower wages data for Australia, money markets are now trying to price in a cut this year form the RBA. Even if it remains an outside chance. Whilst not directly linked , CPI reports from the UK and Canada may warrant a look to see if they soften at a rate that excites markets into pricing in global cuts. If consumer prices are easing overseas, it build a case that domestic prices can fall faster in the future too. Click the website link below to get our exclusive Guide to AUD/USD trading in Q2 2024. https://www.forex.com/en-us/market-outlooks-2024/q2-aud-usd-outlook/ https://preview.redd.it/v50em2m66h1d1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=c7f6655fd970da9eac2c8be05a3d394f28d6574c The RBNZ are likely to keep monetary policy unchanged on Wednesday. And there is little chance of them switching to an easing bias in their communications. However, they will update their quarterly forecasts so weâll keep an eye out for any downward revisions (if any) to their inflation numbers and OCR outlook. Flash PMIs for Australia might provide an inside look at inflation pressures and underlying trends for potential growth an employment, but this is rarely much of a market mover for AUD/USD. However, sentiment from Australian and Japanâs PMIs can sometimes provide a lead on what to expect for the PMI reports across the UK, Europe and US released later that day. We do have a host of Fed members scheduled to speak throughout the week, with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell himself kicking things off at 05:30 on Monday. Yet looking through the titles and events of many of these speeches suggests monetary policy might not be discussed. And the FOMC minutes released in the early hours of Thursday have likely been superseded by softer NFP and CPI figures from the US. US data is likely to have the final say where AUD/USD closes as we head into the weekend, particularly inflation expectations from the Michigan University consumer sentiment report. 1 and 5-year CPI expectations unexpectedly rose in the preliminary report, but if they are revised lower if may provide some weakness to the US dollar and support AUD/USD. AUD/USD futures â market positioning from the COT report:https://preview.redd.it/c51atq0b6h1d1.png?width=1293&format=png&auto=webp&s=70cb37a620053a7838b19c8e5b82976fd761f8fb
AUD/USD technical analysisThe daily chart (left) shows that prices are meandering around the Q2 open, and for now AUD/USD seems hesitant to close above 67c. Even if the US dollar falls next week, take note of trend resistance near the upper 1-week implied volatility level around 0.6750, which could be the next major resistance level for bulls to monitor.However, the 1-hour chart (right) shows an established uptrend with the 20/50/100 EMAs in a healthy bullish sequence. What bulls would like to see early in the week is a pullback towards the 0.6650 area, which may spur about bout of buying with a more attractive reward to risk for a potential move to the bearish trendline ~0.6750. Should the US dollar regain its footing, a break below 0.6630 suggests a deeper retracement is underway for AUD/USD. https://preview.redd.it/0i0vwg8z6h1d1.png?width=1565&format=png&auto=webp&s=2cdd1b164386cf45b7c7a2fcb73fc37666d886ef -- Written by Matt Simpson Follow Matt on Twitter u/cLeverEdge https://www.forex.com/en-us/news-and-analysis/aud-usd-weekly-outlook-2024-05-19/ The information on this web site is not targeted at the general public of any particular country. It is not intended for distribution to residents in any country where such distribution or use would contravene any local law or regulatory requirement. The information and opinions in this report are for general information use only and are not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any currency or CFD contract. All opinions and information contained in this report are subject to change without notice. This report has been prepared without regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any particular recipient. Any references to historical price movements or levels is informational based on our analysis and we do not represent or warranty that any such movements or levels are likely to reoccur in the future. While the information contained herein was obtained from sources believed to be reliable, author does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, nor does author assume any liability for any direct, indirect or consequential loss that may result from the reliance by any person upon any such information or opinions. Futures, Options on Futures, Foreign Exchange and other leveraged products involves significant risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Losses can exceed your deposits. Increasing leverage increases risk. Spot Gold and Silver contracts are not subject to regulation under the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act. Contracts for Difference (CFDs) are not available for US residents. Before deciding to trade forex, commodity futures, or digital assets, you should carefully consider your financial objectives, level of experience and risk appetite. Any opinions, news, research, analyses, prices or other information contained herein is intended as general information about the subject matter covered and is provided with the understanding that we do not provide any investment, legal, or tax advice. You should consult with appropriate counsel or other advisors on all investment, legal, or tax matters. References to FOREX.com or GAIN Capital refer to StoneX Group Inc. and its subsidiaries. Please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. |
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2024.05.20 02:27 golangprojects [Hiring] Remote Clojure job: Senior Developer at Redfin (Seattle, Washington, United States) Salary: $141,800 - 191,600 USD
Salary: $141,800 - 191,600 Redfin is combining technology and customer service to reinvent the end-to-end experience for buying and selling a home in the consumerâs favor. We are a mission-driven company helping people across North America buy and sell homes, saving them hundreds of millions of dollars in fees, and doing it all with a high customer satisfaction score. With over $75 billion spent every year on real estate commissions, the opportunity is huge and the industry is ripe for change.
As the Sr. Software Developer, you will specifically be supporting our Rent. clients. In primary service to Rent.âs search engine optimization (SEO), internal data, and analytics teams, the Sr. Software Developer is responsible for the delivery of the best-in-class technical solutions to meet the needs of our customers.
Rent. is the leading technology company in the property rental industry. Rent. delivers integrated solutions that bring together the right renter, with the right property, at the right time. Rent.'s robust, proprietary AI platform powers a full suite of best-in-class digital marketing solutions across our flagship listing sites Rent.com, ApartmentGuide.com, and Rentals.com, as well as search, social, email marketing, reputation management, a virtual leasing office, and more. Rent. simplifies the rental journey of connecting people and properties through an engaging user experience and data-driven innovations.
The Role
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As the Sr. Software Developer, you will specifically be supporting our Rent. clients. In primary service to Rent.âs search engine optimization (SEO), internal data, and analytics teams, the Sr. Software Developer is responsible for the delivery of the best-in-class technical solutions to meet the needs of our customers.
Rent. is the leading technology company in the property rental industry. Rent. delivers integrated solutions that bring together the right renter, with the right property, at the right time. Rent.'s robust, proprietary AI platform powers a full suite of best-in-class digital marketing solutions across our flagship listing sites Rent.com, ApartmentGuide.com, and Rentals.com, as well as search, social, email marketing, reputation management, a virtual leasing office, and more. Rent. simplifies the rental journey of connecting people and properties through an engaging user experience and data-driven innovations.
The Role
Sr. Software Developer holds a reputation for being coachable, receptive to mentorship, and is showing continuous improvement in technical ability. Highly available, rapid and highly responsive data/business logic is consistently available to our stakeholders. Our products are kept current and modernized; growing and adapting to new trends and technologies to ensure we are on the forefront of curve. Supervisor and appropriate stakeholders are kept consistently informed regarding architectural diagrams, and flaws in their creation are minimal and caught/addressed swiftly; end-user is enabled to utilize codes correctly and as intended. Workflow transparency exists to such a degree that the right work is successfully prioritized, commercialization is well coordinated and execution delivers high quality output the first time, without requiring multiple iterations and rework.About you
Professional software development experience utilizing Clojure in production, and with a heavy focus on functional programming Experience working with stream processing platforms and message brokers, such as Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ Demonstrated usage and understanding of cloud-based technologies Familiarity with containerization and configuration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform Nice to have technology includes Apache NiFi, Oracle, GrafanaWhat We Offer
Competitive compensation packages with a salary, bonuses, and restricted stock grants. Generous benefits, including three weeks of paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and fully paid family leave. A high-growth company, providing opportunities for continued professional development and growth.Read more / apply: https://ClojureJobboard.com/clojure-job/of-remote-senior-developer-seattle-redfin-remotework.html
2024.05.20 02:21 Kaltovar Great Eras of the Cybernetic Federal Republic of Kaltovar (Abridged)
The First Era:
Kaltovar was once part of massive Empire whose name is now lost to time. That Empire fractured into individual counties when the Emperor died at the age of 93, having outlived his heirs who had died variously of disease, war, and old age.
Most Counties were fiercely xenophobic due to centuries of rivalry, but the County of Kaltovar was an important trade hub of many peoples and its tradition was to welcome outsiders if they had coin. A non-noble member of the officer class, Major Karl Von-Doppelberg, had been elected to rule the County in place of a Count. Karl did not have the highest military rank, but was incredibly wealthy due to his family background, and was able to literally purchase votes.
The less intense xenophobia and more permissive atmosphere toward building meant rapid growth of an industrialized population in the city centers without having to drain the rural areas of their people to make the "Great Industrial Shift" as many of their peers had to do. Land became very expensive but labor was cheap and steel was in great supply, so the Merchants built higher and higher. Rural communities were subsidized to support the growing urban population, and a period of incredible wealth and prosperity ensued that drove even further immigration.
Kaltovar's massive wealthy population in relation to its neighbors allowed it to maintain a substantially larger military force, which came in handy during the brutal decades of civil war between the Counties. The death of the Emperor had left a power vacuum in which every County believed it was the best and most fit to inherit the Imperial throne. Huge factions formed, supporting different rulers, while Kaltovar traded with all of them and accepted the many refugees generated by the fighting. The Kingdom of Nirn, the Kingdom of Balugia, and the Republic of Thet.
A great paranoia swept the land, and it was during this period that the rule of Universal Conscription and the law requiring all citizens to own a "Modern Infantry Weapon" was introduced. At the time, that meant a bolt action rifle. One had to pay a fine of 3 Kaltmarks or 2 chickens if their household was found to have less than one such rifle for every member over the age of 16. This period also saw women and children conscripted into the military under the theory that they were capable of operating rifles in battle, which was later proven correct.
Eventually the Kingdom of Nirn decided to invade Kaltovar, which brought support from both the other factions who wanted it for themselves. Together, Kaltovar and the two factions slowly consumed the Kingdom of Nirn and then Kaltovar was again neutral. Balugia and Thet resumed their struggles, both intending to finish Kaltovar off when the war was over. Kaltovar, in the meanwhile, continued to build improvements and strengthen its military. Many years passed in the great war between Balugia and Thet, and both of them did frequent trade with Kaltovar.
After a long battle, the exhausted forces of Thet finally defeated the Balugian Royal Army and proceeded to immediately turn their forces against Kaltovar. Kaltovar defended its new lands and simultaniously invaded the former Balugian territory, which was only protected by a light occupation force meant to keep the locals suppressed. Kaltovar, being rich, paid great sums of money to the locals to rise up against their new Thetian masters. The combined peoples of Kaltovar and Balugia annihilated the armies of Thet in a relatively short campaign, because Thet was already tired from fighting against Balugia.
Major Karl Von Doppelberg celebrated the victory by declaring the First Directive of the new Nation, "From Many Peoples One Nation." which confirmed that there was no single culture to be venerated above the rest. Loyalty to the nascent State, productivity, wealth, and military competence were more important.
The Revolution:
Vadim Bel-Khyber was, at one point, an eager young Cybernetics Professor from a long line of aristocratic merchants and military officers. He received the best education from the youngest age, and was groomed constantly to fill the role of a leader. He did not by any means reject his role as the family heir, and was by all accounts excited to take up his position as the head of House Bel-Khyber, but spent enough time in Marxist theory circles to cause minor embarrassment to his family.
When his father fell out of favor with the high nobles for losing his temper during a plenary session, most of their family property and wealth was confiscated,. Vadim's casual interest in Marxist theories of inequality turned into a fanatical obsession now that economic and social inequality personally impacted him. It wasn't just about achieving justice, which was truly part of it, but also more prominently about taking revenge against the Nobles who had wronged his family for simply [talking shit] speaking their minds.
Vadim started by getting a job as a low level public servant, and gradually working his way up to the position of Comptroller-General. He was essentially the master-treasurer for the entire nation, someone who in theory was supposed to have very little actual power. The nobles found it hilarious to keep him in this role, which was seen as unfit for one of his birth, and a mark of shame on the wider Bel-Khyber dynasty. However, they always viewed him as a coward and so never feared him - to their magnificent error.
Over 3000 years ago he instigated a coup against the government he served, though he never altered his official title. He always remained the "Comptroller-General", a position responsible for all financial disbursements on behalf of the government. Gradually, after convincing the nobles to allow him a small "Treasury Police" to catch white collar criminals, he leveraged that authority to refuse to pay for the buildings or wages of entities that opposed him on the grounds of corruption and abuse of funds. This was corrupt on his part because it was to serve his own interests, but he could not be impugned because the corruption actually existed and had merely been overlooked for decades... Enough decades to establish long chains of evidence.
Although his behavior was obviously corrupt, the citizens almost universally supported it because everyone else was even more corrupt.
Vadim worked his way to the top of the Oligarchy, and proceeded to systematically dismantle it using its own tools of control, concentrating all their authority under him and elevating himself to the status of the Supreme Ruler in the process.
As soon as his control was undisputed, Vadim had many of the Nobles and Oligarchs arrested or even killed without warning all over the country on the same night. He established control over state broadcasting systems, ordered the army to open their armories to the public, and ordered the public to go into the armories and take up weapons and "clean up the government as they saw fit."
Although that night of chaos spiraled wildly out of control, the aftermath transitioned into thousands of years of relatively peaceful rule. He originally achieved this by personally performing surgery on himself using a wireless transmitter attached to his brain-stem to enable him to control the robotic surgical instruments even as he extracted his own brain and implanted it into the state machinery.
The Golden Age:
After approximately 1000 years in power, Vadim decided a human brain was no longer necessary. Having already expanded his mind with machine components, he realized his organic brain was less than 1% of his total cognitive capacity. In order to abandon his mortality completely and prove his theory of total consciousness transfer, he dissected his own brain alive and studied it as it died, observing hardly any change in his overall processes and confirming his beliefs.
The same day he faked his own death, releasing press statements that his brain had passed away during a recreational drug induced stroke. He did this because his position as dictator had started to inspire too much fear in his subjects. He wanted them to grow freely and experiment with democracy, though his shadowy hand would continue to guide their course.
Kaltovar was brought under the management of the TEMPEST Council (Temporary Emergency Management Political Economic and Security). The TEMPEST Council was made up one third of those personally selected by Vadim, one third those selected by the leaders of his ministries, and one third by those elected by the people.
The Rule of the TEMPEST Council progressed for hundreds of years and enjoyed broad public support. It was seen as a step toward democracy, spearheaded by one of Vadim's most trusted advisors, Diplomatic Mainframe O.D.I.N. / DZ-00a69v00, until ...
The End of Time:
A top secret facility designated X-16 at the heart of an artificial depleted uranium moon named Lucifer was infiltrated by an agent from a foreign power. There, experiments on a new generation of hyperspace drive were well underway. This hyperspace drive was much faster than previous model, and required hundreds of times more energy. Unfortunately, the technology was dangerously unstable and the lead scientist was under the influence of an inter-dimensional being who sought to turn his work toward demented ends. What manifested was a device capable of altering the specifications of reality, and that is what the foreign agent gained access to. The Agent wished for "A world that would start from scratch, where neither country would be hostile toward each other, and the threat of a great war between them was no more."
Reality, as it was known, was totally destroyed by the device. Survivors were thrust into a new and previously unknown dimension where the laws of physics remained largely intact except for the minor detail that magic existed. Dozens of nations from the same reality were shunted into a single planet that was perfect for life yet mysteriously devoid of advanced civilizations. The new reality is more durable than the previous one because of the presence of magic, and it is no longer possible to destroy it with the same level of technology. This event created a massive energy signature within the multiverse that attracted scouts from other advanced multidimensional civilizations, and this single planet became one of the most populated worlds across realities, where many countries own "Embassy Territories" that are often thousands of miles and include cities, forests, lakes, and all the other features one would expect of a country. This arrangement facilitates diplomacy between these various ancient entities.
A new figurehead, an acid-blooded insectoid alien General T'Xlekhan L'Xrada, has become the defacto leader of Kaltovar due to being in charge of a special anti-doomsday taskforce and leading the bulk of the survivors at the time of the disaster. However, the TEMPEST Council, still lead by O.D.I.N. / DZ-00a69v00, continues to wield extraordinary influence. It is currently unknown whether L'Xrada might become the next supreme leader, or whether he'll inevitably be forced to yield full control to the Council.
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Kaltovar was once part of massive Empire whose name is now lost to time. That Empire fractured into individual counties when the Emperor died at the age of 93, having outlived his heirs who had died variously of disease, war, and old age.
Most Counties were fiercely xenophobic due to centuries of rivalry, but the County of Kaltovar was an important trade hub of many peoples and its tradition was to welcome outsiders if they had coin. A non-noble member of the officer class, Major Karl Von-Doppelberg, had been elected to rule the County in place of a Count. Karl did not have the highest military rank, but was incredibly wealthy due to his family background, and was able to literally purchase votes.
The less intense xenophobia and more permissive atmosphere toward building meant rapid growth of an industrialized population in the city centers without having to drain the rural areas of their people to make the "Great Industrial Shift" as many of their peers had to do. Land became very expensive but labor was cheap and steel was in great supply, so the Merchants built higher and higher. Rural communities were subsidized to support the growing urban population, and a period of incredible wealth and prosperity ensued that drove even further immigration.
Kaltovar's massive wealthy population in relation to its neighbors allowed it to maintain a substantially larger military force, which came in handy during the brutal decades of civil war between the Counties. The death of the Emperor had left a power vacuum in which every County believed it was the best and most fit to inherit the Imperial throne. Huge factions formed, supporting different rulers, while Kaltovar traded with all of them and accepted the many refugees generated by the fighting. The Kingdom of Nirn, the Kingdom of Balugia, and the Republic of Thet.
A great paranoia swept the land, and it was during this period that the rule of Universal Conscription and the law requiring all citizens to own a "Modern Infantry Weapon" was introduced. At the time, that meant a bolt action rifle. One had to pay a fine of 3 Kaltmarks or 2 chickens if their household was found to have less than one such rifle for every member over the age of 16. This period also saw women and children conscripted into the military under the theory that they were capable of operating rifles in battle, which was later proven correct.
Eventually the Kingdom of Nirn decided to invade Kaltovar, which brought support from both the other factions who wanted it for themselves. Together, Kaltovar and the two factions slowly consumed the Kingdom of Nirn and then Kaltovar was again neutral. Balugia and Thet resumed their struggles, both intending to finish Kaltovar off when the war was over. Kaltovar, in the meanwhile, continued to build improvements and strengthen its military. Many years passed in the great war between Balugia and Thet, and both of them did frequent trade with Kaltovar.
After a long battle, the exhausted forces of Thet finally defeated the Balugian Royal Army and proceeded to immediately turn their forces against Kaltovar. Kaltovar defended its new lands and simultaniously invaded the former Balugian territory, which was only protected by a light occupation force meant to keep the locals suppressed. Kaltovar, being rich, paid great sums of money to the locals to rise up against their new Thetian masters. The combined peoples of Kaltovar and Balugia annihilated the armies of Thet in a relatively short campaign, because Thet was already tired from fighting against Balugia.
Major Karl Von Doppelberg celebrated the victory by declaring the First Directive of the new Nation, "From Many Peoples One Nation." which confirmed that there was no single culture to be venerated above the rest. Loyalty to the nascent State, productivity, wealth, and military competence were more important.
The Revolution:
Vadim Bel-Khyber was, at one point, an eager young Cybernetics Professor from a long line of aristocratic merchants and military officers. He received the best education from the youngest age, and was groomed constantly to fill the role of a leader. He did not by any means reject his role as the family heir, and was by all accounts excited to take up his position as the head of House Bel-Khyber, but spent enough time in Marxist theory circles to cause minor embarrassment to his family.
When his father fell out of favor with the high nobles for losing his temper during a plenary session, most of their family property and wealth was confiscated,. Vadim's casual interest in Marxist theories of inequality turned into a fanatical obsession now that economic and social inequality personally impacted him. It wasn't just about achieving justice, which was truly part of it, but also more prominently about taking revenge against the Nobles who had wronged his family for simply [talking shit] speaking their minds.
Vadim started by getting a job as a low level public servant, and gradually working his way up to the position of Comptroller-General. He was essentially the master-treasurer for the entire nation, someone who in theory was supposed to have very little actual power. The nobles found it hilarious to keep him in this role, which was seen as unfit for one of his birth, and a mark of shame on the wider Bel-Khyber dynasty. However, they always viewed him as a coward and so never feared him - to their magnificent error.
Over 3000 years ago he instigated a coup against the government he served, though he never altered his official title. He always remained the "Comptroller-General", a position responsible for all financial disbursements on behalf of the government. Gradually, after convincing the nobles to allow him a small "Treasury Police" to catch white collar criminals, he leveraged that authority to refuse to pay for the buildings or wages of entities that opposed him on the grounds of corruption and abuse of funds. This was corrupt on his part because it was to serve his own interests, but he could not be impugned because the corruption actually existed and had merely been overlooked for decades... Enough decades to establish long chains of evidence.
Although his behavior was obviously corrupt, the citizens almost universally supported it because everyone else was even more corrupt.
Vadim worked his way to the top of the Oligarchy, and proceeded to systematically dismantle it using its own tools of control, concentrating all their authority under him and elevating himself to the status of the Supreme Ruler in the process.
As soon as his control was undisputed, Vadim had many of the Nobles and Oligarchs arrested or even killed without warning all over the country on the same night. He established control over state broadcasting systems, ordered the army to open their armories to the public, and ordered the public to go into the armories and take up weapons and "clean up the government as they saw fit."
Although that night of chaos spiraled wildly out of control, the aftermath transitioned into thousands of years of relatively peaceful rule. He originally achieved this by personally performing surgery on himself using a wireless transmitter attached to his brain-stem to enable him to control the robotic surgical instruments even as he extracted his own brain and implanted it into the state machinery.
The Golden Age:
After approximately 1000 years in power, Vadim decided a human brain was no longer necessary. Having already expanded his mind with machine components, he realized his organic brain was less than 1% of his total cognitive capacity. In order to abandon his mortality completely and prove his theory of total consciousness transfer, he dissected his own brain alive and studied it as it died, observing hardly any change in his overall processes and confirming his beliefs.
The same day he faked his own death, releasing press statements that his brain had passed away during a recreational drug induced stroke. He did this because his position as dictator had started to inspire too much fear in his subjects. He wanted them to grow freely and experiment with democracy, though his shadowy hand would continue to guide their course.
Kaltovar was brought under the management of the TEMPEST Council (Temporary Emergency Management Political Economic and Security). The TEMPEST Council was made up one third of those personally selected by Vadim, one third those selected by the leaders of his ministries, and one third by those elected by the people.
The Rule of the TEMPEST Council progressed for hundreds of years and enjoyed broad public support. It was seen as a step toward democracy, spearheaded by one of Vadim's most trusted advisors, Diplomatic Mainframe O.D.I.N. / DZ-00a69v00, until ...
The End of Time:
A top secret facility designated X-16 at the heart of an artificial depleted uranium moon named Lucifer was infiltrated by an agent from a foreign power. There, experiments on a new generation of hyperspace drive were well underway. This hyperspace drive was much faster than previous model, and required hundreds of times more energy. Unfortunately, the technology was dangerously unstable and the lead scientist was under the influence of an inter-dimensional being who sought to turn his work toward demented ends. What manifested was a device capable of altering the specifications of reality, and that is what the foreign agent gained access to. The Agent wished for "A world that would start from scratch, where neither country would be hostile toward each other, and the threat of a great war between them was no more."
Reality, as it was known, was totally destroyed by the device. Survivors were thrust into a new and previously unknown dimension where the laws of physics remained largely intact except for the minor detail that magic existed. Dozens of nations from the same reality were shunted into a single planet that was perfect for life yet mysteriously devoid of advanced civilizations. The new reality is more durable than the previous one because of the presence of magic, and it is no longer possible to destroy it with the same level of technology. This event created a massive energy signature within the multiverse that attracted scouts from other advanced multidimensional civilizations, and this single planet became one of the most populated worlds across realities, where many countries own "Embassy Territories" that are often thousands of miles and include cities, forests, lakes, and all the other features one would expect of a country. This arrangement facilitates diplomacy between these various ancient entities.
A new figurehead, an acid-blooded insectoid alien General T'Xlekhan L'Xrada, has become the defacto leader of Kaltovar due to being in charge of a special anti-doomsday taskforce and leading the bulk of the survivors at the time of the disaster. However, the TEMPEST Council, still lead by O.D.I.N. / DZ-00a69v00, continues to wield extraordinary influence. It is currently unknown whether L'Xrada might become the next supreme leader, or whether he'll inevitably be forced to yield full control to the Council.
2024.05.20 02:17 aintnoonegooglinthat Is there any detailed explanation of the Broken Earth trilogy that explains deeper meanings and the things we know and donât know by the end of the third book?
Every review and summary Iâve read is just a list of the things the characters said and did. I donât quite understand why world building through long expositional dialogue is particularly interesting. Itâs just making stuff up in detail.
So far I understand the earth is alive and seasons are a result of defending itself against a prior version of HOA initiating some process by which life could take control of the earth, while incidentally shooting the moon of course.
There are a bunch of fantastical beings who do or donât identify as human. Itâs supposed to be significant that they talk about whether or not they are or are not human. Some beings are uncanny in their similarities to humans.
Also almost everyone we meet is a mass murderer.
Can someone point me to an excerpt, or some misunderstood aspect of the trilogy, that is truly riveting or incredibly literary? Or even better, a detailed guide to everything thatâs awesome about this series?
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So far I understand the earth is alive and seasons are a result of defending itself against a prior version of HOA initiating some process by which life could take control of the earth, while incidentally shooting the moon of course.
There are a bunch of fantastical beings who do or donât identify as human. Itâs supposed to be significant that they talk about whether or not they are or are not human. Some beings are uncanny in their similarities to humans.
Also almost everyone we meet is a mass murderer.
Can someone point me to an excerpt, or some misunderstood aspect of the trilogy, that is truly riveting or incredibly literary? Or even better, a detailed guide to everything thatâs awesome about this series?
2024.05.20 02:16 Square-Cover-9281 used metal fight beyblade from beys and bricks
I just want to clarify things first before I ask my question 1. I have been reading guides on bey and bricks for a while and I know that legit takara tomy are labelled takara tomy with no OEM status of reproduction (midfake) 2. I am terrorized by name midfake because its quality varies alot from what I concluded from many comments ( so I will completely avoid reproduced beys from BAB ) 3. unused mfb cost a heck of a money so also I will completely avoid them too.
so my question is is the USED MFB worth buying for there good price and is there a chance I get scammed by an unbranded product instead of my used legit TT . this will be my first time buying online too so kinda nervous lol.
sorry for bad English writing xD
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so my question is is the USED MFB worth buying for there good price and is there a chance I get scammed by an unbranded product instead of my used legit TT . this will be my first time buying online too so kinda nervous lol.
sorry for bad English writing xD
2024.05.20 02:15 munisme 240520 r/bangtan Books with Luv: May Book Club Discussion - âThe Midnight Libraryâ by Matt Haig
Hello bibliophiles of bangtan!
It has been an insane month but whoâs complaining? May has almost passed us by and that means only one thing. Jin is almost home! Weâre at D-23 days so well done, army spouses! But before that, RPWP drops on 24 May so letâs gear up to support our dear bookworm!
How are you all finding the time to read our May book on top of everything thatâs happening? Itâs a feat and the dedication is real! Having said that, I know weâre all itching to discuss The Midnight Library so letâs get to it!
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the book or the thread, feel free to tag me or any of the mods or BWL Volunteers.
with luv,
âŚand the bangtan Mod Team
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It has been an insane month but whoâs complaining? May has almost passed us by and that means only one thing. Jin is almost home! Weâre at D-23 days so well done, army spouses! But before that, RPWP drops on 24 May so letâs gear up to support our dear bookworm!
How are you all finding the time to read our May book on top of everything thatâs happening? Itâs a feat and the dedication is real! Having said that, I know weâre all itching to discuss The Midnight Library so letâs get to it!
âThe Midnight Library' by Matt Haig
When Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, she has a chance to make things right. Up until now, her life has been full of misery and regret. She feels she has let everyone down, including herself. But things are about to change. A book on the many lives a person could have led, Namjoon was seen recommending this book in In the Soop Season 2.Come sit, letâs talk
Below is a discussion guide. Some book-specific questions and other sharing suggestions!- What were some of the ideas or instances that you liked from The Midnight Library?
- Upon walking into The Midnight Library and finding out what it is and how it works, Mrs. Elm asks Nora what she would have done differently to address her regrets. Is this something you have thought about as well?
- No matter the reality, Nora realizes that the good also comes with the bad. What is the author trying to tell us?
- What do you think were Noraâs worst and best plots?
- I couldnât not ask this question - did reading this book affect you in any way when you watched the music video for Come Back To Me? Did it give you a different perspective?
- In both the book and the music video, there is a guiding figure who helps the protagonist come to terms with and accept themselves for who they are. What are your thoughts on this?
B-Side Questions/Discussion Suggestions
- Fan Chant: Hype/overall reviews
- Ments: Favorite quotes
- ARMY Time: playlist/recommendations of songs you associate with the book/chapters/characters
- Do The Wave: sentiments, feels, realizations based on the book
- Encore/Post Club-read Depression Prevention: something the book club can do afterwards (on your own leisure time) to help feel less sad after reading.
ă ă (Credit Roll) but no fear, weâll be back again
Itâs always so much fun chatting with all of you and weâll be sure to be back for the next Books With Luv selection. But before we head to that, weâd like to let yâall know that weâll be taking a break for the month of June. Weâve not had any announcements yet but with Jin returning and Festa in June, we thought it might be a good time for a breather. Fret not and look forward to July!If you have any questions or concerns regarding the book or the thread, feel free to tag me or any of the mods or BWL Volunteers.
with luv,
âŚand the bangtan Mod Team
2024.05.20 02:13 speedyBoi96240 Round 4: the phantom-weight champion versus the exalted seraph
 | Spitfire slumped over and trudged out of the arena. submitted by speedyBoi96240 to skylanders [link] [comments] His worldview had been altered severely. Not once in his life had he ever thought about giving an opponent respect on their deathbed. But there was just something about that fight that shook his head for him. He ended his round the least injured of anyone before him. An incredible feat considering the two before him were amongst the strongest skylanders. But not only that, round 3 had left the arena in the best state so far. Not many wounds lay upon the battlefield this time giving the cleaners a well deserved break after the catastrophic damage caused in the first 2 rounds. Ambush sat in the stands blown away by what he had just witnessed, other skylanders, mabu and greebles were loudly discussing the outcome. A large and intimidating figure loomed towards ambush. When it reached him a gruff yet booming voice greeted him. âAMBUSH MY GOOD FRIEND ITS NICE TO SEE YOU, WHAT DID I MISS?â Is what the man said. Ambush slightly startled turned to the man knowing exactly who he was. âTri tip⌠ive told you countless times that you need to use your inside voice more oftenâ ambush responded. âBUT AMBUSH MY GOOD FRIEND, THIS IS NO TIME FOR SILENCE, THIS IS TIME FOR UPROAR!â Tri tip countered. âYes yes i suppose an event this exhilarating doesnt happen every day⌠now you asked what you missed correct?â. âYEYUPâ. âWell that spitfire just turned our fellow miss boom bloom into past tenseâ. âWHAT?â. âI forget you're not the brightest⌠ahem, boom bloom is dead, spitfire killed herâ. âWOAH, SOMEONE ACTUALLY BEAT A SENSEI? AMAZING!â tri tip seemed very happy for someone who had just lost a colleague and friend. âDisturbing priorities aside how is king pen doing?â. âOH YEAH I JUST SAW HIM, HE SHOULD BE SHIP SHAPE BY THE END OF THE NEXT ROUND HE SAIDâ. âBrilliant, i may have to fight again soon, i dont want him in the hospital for thatâ. âSO WHOâS UP NEXT?â Tri tip questioned. âWell if you had ever learnt to read you would see the notice board over thereâ ambush pointed to a large board hovering above the arena as if by magic. âWHEN ONE IS AS IN TOUCH WITH THE POWER OF THE CLUB AS I AM READING PALES IN COMPARISON MY FRIENDâ. âOh no doubtâ ambush mocked âwell it says the next to fight are night shift and knight lightâ. Tri tips eyes widened âNO WAY! THE KNIGHT LIGHT? YOU MEANâŚâ. âI do⌠the only knight i have ever trained, to surpass meâŚâ. âWOW! I MEAN JUST WOW! WITH A MAN LIKE THAT FIGHTING MY CLUB WANES FOR MY ROUND EVEN MORE!â Tri tips joy could not be contained and exploded out into a destructive little dance that he performed so carelessly that he accidentally trampled a mabu or two yet failed to notice. Suddenly a voice echoed throughout the stadium. âATTENTION VIEWERS OF THE MOST EXTRAVAGANT EXTRAVAGANZA TO GRACE THIS WORLD IN CENTURIES!â The voice seemed to be coming from speakers placed around the stands. âROUND 4 OF THE TOURNAMENT WILL BEGIN SHORTLY! DONT FORGET TO PLACE YOUR BETS AND PLEASE MAKE SURE ANY CHILDREN WITHIN THE VICINITY ARE VACATED IMMEDIATELYâ. âThatâs the que tri tipâŚâ ambush said. tri tip abruptly stopped his dance and swung himself onto one of the benches and yelled âOH SWEET! I CANT WAITâ. âNo need to, looks like the fighters are already stepping up to the plateâ ambush pointed out. âBRILLIANT! THEY REALLY DID MEAN SHORTLY WHEN THEY SAID SHORTLY!â. âExcellent observationâŚâ ambush said as he rolled his eyes. Before anyone knew it the fighters of round 4 were staring each other down just like the six others before them. Knight light brandished his traptanium scimitar with a stoic expression on his face and night shift was shadow boxing the air inbetween the both of them. Both fighters took their professions before becoming skylanders very seriously. One was an all star in the ring, revered and highly admired amongst the viewership. The other was a knight like no other, an angelic swordsman that wore armour fashioned by the most esteemed blacksmiths and craftsmen skylands had ever known. Even with all of this being popular lore amongst skylands, no one could have forseen what would take place the millisecond the bell rang, no one except the two in the ring. Thats right, a ring, the very place night shift was the reigning champion in for most of his life, until he was forced out due to the officals having to ban his signature techniques. Thats right, they had to ban his fighting style to give anyone a chance. But in this ring⌠He was free. He could do anything he wanted to the man that stood before him. And night shift displayed his understanding of this once the bell rang⌠The vampiric boxer opened with a swift chomp to knight lights shoulder. And to everyones suprise⌠It broke through his armour⌠The same armour that had never been pierced, not even by the most divine weapons in skylands. Knight light was the only person who was unfazed. âImpressiveâŚâ Knight light praised. âYouâre impressed by this, boy? Trust me this is nothing compared to what you have yet to seeâŚâ night shift stated condescendingly but truthfully. âIs that so? Then please, show meâŚâ Knight light said confidently. Night shift smiled and responded with a technique he liked to call the over underhand. A powerful attack that ended 86% of his fights during his hayday. This involves throwing a simple over hand punch at range, then when the opponent least expects it, using his teleportation he would instantly move in close and throw a powerful under hand strike that embodies the true damage of the technique as opposed to the diversion the first hit is meant to be. So when he performed this on knight light you best believe it did some real damage. Knight light attempted a block on the over hand like so many did in the past. However he simply could not react to the under hand just like everyone else. The resulting damage from the attack left a boxing glove sized hole in knight lights armour revealing his stomach. âRemarkable, i never thoug-â knight light started before being interupted by a lightning fast barrage of punches that were thrown at him. Each punch dented his armour and spread cracks across its surface. Just after a few seconds of the barrage happening knight light had decided that he had had enough⌠He lifted his hand and bent his fingers like he was holding a sphere before launching a bright flash of light at night shift. âFighting dirty are we? I can do that tooâŚâ knight light said as his opponent was violently blinded. Night shift still had his guard up however, so when knight light swung his scimitar with enough strength to cleave a mountain in two it was not a lethal blow. His knuckle had a chip in it and a tear in one of his coveted gloves was made but overall no problematic damage was taken. An impressive display of a boxing champions instinct that shocked the crowd. âWOW! THIS SHIFTY GUY HAS SOME REAL SKILLSâ tri tip yelled to ambush over the cheering audience. âIndeed, however knight light isnt even attempting to win yetâŚâ ambush responded. âWHAT!? THIS IS LITERALLY A FIGHT TO THE DEATH WHAT COULD HE BE WAITING FOR??â tri tip replied in a perplexed manner. âHe knows that night shift is not just all statsâ. âWHAT?â. âSigh night shift has a trump card and knight light is trying to bait it outâ ambush explained. âAHHH SO HEâS USING HIS BRAIN TO FIGHT! I NEVER REALLY GOT USED TO THATâ tri tip said honestly. âThat is unfortunately excruciatingly evidentâŚâ. âYEAH WELL YOUR BIG FANCY WORDS HAVE NOTHING ON MY CLUB!â Tri tip yelled defensively. âYes im sure thats the case, now lets just focus on the matchâ ambush redirected. âFINE! BUT ONLY BECAUSE THAT ONES THROWING A HAYMAKER!!â. and sure enough if you were watching the fight in that very moment you would see a still blinded night shift throw a devestatingly powerful punch that made a perfect connection with the skull of his opponent. A large shockwave was created by the impact and the tiles of the arena crumbled but more importantly knight lights helmet shattered into a thousand pieces. The man who's face had not been seen ever since his duty of protecting the starlight began⌠Had eyes cast upon that very face for the first time since then. Underneath he was not a gruff viking or an ascended immortal, instead he was just a person, like everyone else. All of the legends that were told about him had clouded everyones view of such a figure. The revealing of his face made knight light feel more human, it grounded him for the first time in a while, like a burden had been lifted from his shoulders. So the act came off, the veil was lifted and he spoke⌠âyou shitty old manâŚâ. At the very sight of hearing such words from this man the crowd silenced themselves. âDo you really think anything you have done so far is impressive?â He continued âDo you really think someone like me could ever be compared to you?â âWell⌠i thought those things too, until that punch just nowâ knight light smiled a comforting smile âAll of my battles and feats placed me on a pedestal that i wasnt worthy of in my eyesâ âBut you have just brought me down into a sportâ âA place i can be myself and not the stoic hero everyone thinks i amâ âSo for that i thank youâ âYa done squirt?â Night shift grumbled obviously just regaining his eyesight. âI amâ knight light responded. âGood, because all of this character development is real nice nâ all but i want to know why, even after everything iâve thrown at youâŚâ âYouâre still in the same spot you started the match inâ The crowd remained silent but in response to night shifts statement the silence grew louder. No one had realised it but even after taking hits that easily broke his armour not once had knight lights feet ever left the ground, not once had he ever been knocked backwards, not once had he cried out in pain and whats more? Not once had he bled. âWell you see⌠my armour is moreso for theatrics, batman has his outfit, superman has his and so does wonder womanâ knight light answered. âAre you sassing me compadre?â Night shift snarled. âNot at all! It is strong armour no doubt but my armour is never what made me strong, no no you see my bones and muscles were enhanced by the starlight itself, after a millenia within its proximity, intern granting me enormous powerâ. âYou talk like your blood is gold and honestly that makes my blood boil but what you're telling me scares meâŚâ. âWhyâs that?â. âBecause if what you said was true that means⌠that swing you took at me whilst i was blind, was your absolute weakest possible attackâ. âAtleast it wasnât obviousâ knight light chuckled. The crowd began getting loud at the changing tides, this fight just went from fairly even to a massive mismatch. However an interesting development in knight lights demeanour was noticeable as it was no longer pompous and gallant but he was a lot more lax despite still displaying faint hints of those aforementioned traits. âSince a funeral is gonna have to happen soon its best we get back to the fightâ night shift yawned. âWe probably should but donât dig your own grave like that, its unbecoming of a championâ. âOh i wasnât talking about me pal⌠ive got no one to attend my funeralâ. âAh a lonely road youâve paved i take it?â. Night shifts eye twitched with irritation âletâs just box, im sick of hearing shakespearâ. âAs you wishâ knight light obliged and opened with a brutal yet glamorous attack. This attack wasnât even initiated by so little as a gesture. It simply started with light pouring out of knight lights body. This light was very water like and flowed gracefully before sharpening and becoming rigid. Once solid it wrapped around night shift before he had any hope of reacting to such an attack. It then pulled him towards knight light who began to charge up a special type of swing. One that follows through beyond all the way. This technique was one that had slain many elderitch horrors in the past and its name was âthe celestial vortexâ. Once night shift was stunned, helpless and in range knight light let loose⌠He swung his scimitar, but not just regularly, like i said, beyond all the way. The second half of the celestial vortex consists of a 1080 degree spin with the traptanium scimitar. This means the attack encompasses the full area around knight light and strikes three seperate times with powerful blows. And so that is exactly what happened to night shift⌠The first hit ripped through his ghastly body, the second shattered his mortal bones and the third killed him. Or so everyone thought because although his body laid lifeless on the ground moments after the incredible attack, a coffin manifested around it out of nowhere. This coffin had an ominous aura that swirled in demonic fury around it. But not long after appearing it burst open and a good as new night shift was there ready to settle the score. âSuprise, im immortalâ he said with an astonishing amount of hubris for a man who just got diced in three seperate ways. âSo thats it is it?â Knight light in the arena and ambush in the audience understood the event at the same time and prefaced this with the exact same words. âTHATS GOTTA BREAK SOME KIND OF RULE RIGHT!?â tri tip roared in signature sportsfan fashion. âWell surely an opponent that canât die has a supreme advantage in a battle to the death yes, however there may be ways around it we are currently unaware ofâ ambush tried to approach the situation with logic and reason. âNA THIS GUY IS GONNA WIN THE ENTIRE THING, THIS JUST GOT BORING IM OUTâ tri tip angrily hopped out of his seat and turned to leave the stadium. Instead he bumped into an individual almost as large as himself. It was king pen, still bandaged up a tad but overall he seemed in good health. âNow now tri tip, did the club not teach you patience?â King pen persuaded. âWHA- KING PEN YOUâRE BACK UP AND RUNNING ALREADY!?â Tri tip was startled by the sudden appearance of his leader, mentor and friend. âWhy yes i am, and im glad to say i did not miss too much of this spectacular matchâ. âBUT YOU SAID YOUâD BE READY BY THE END OF ROUND 4â. âOh silly tri tip, always being so dense, thats what i love about you, theres no bigger picture in your mind. Canât you see the round is already coming to a close?â His words sounded harsh but they were comforting and professional in a strange way. âI- IT IS?â. âJust watch, my friendâ king pen put a hand on the shoulder tri tip did not have his club over and guided him back into his seat then sat peacefully beside him. Night shift was still, his guard was raised and his eyes were focused. Knight light was obviously brain storming, desperately trying to find a way he could overcome immortality. But it wasnât possible⌠There isnât a way to kill an opponent that canât die⌠All he could do was smile softly. âThere may be nothing i can do to you vampire⌠however! I will put up my very best against you!â He said confidently. âId expect nothing lessâ night shift replied in agreement with his philosophy. And so knight light engaged with a heavy swing downwards onto night shift who swiftly teleported out of the way. Knight light spun around with another ferocious swing that again was dodged easily. The powerful shockwaves from these attacks tore apart the arena violently. Many more swings were performed and each successive one had more power than the last. After 12 or so more attacks night shift performed his final dodge. Not to say he got hit no, he simply began charging up a powerful punch in response to knight lights onslought. This was no ordinary punch however. The way he tensed his phantom muscles was very unique. He held the power that he would normally release into one of his jabs. This subsequently multiplied the force that the punch would exert. But the main problem was that he had to hold the punch for a while. A feat that wasnât easy with an actively attacking opponent. So when knight light began another swing, night shift tapped into a power that would majorly help him. This power allowed him to constantly teleport to every location simultaneously within a small area around knight light. This made him virtually unhittable. He called it âthe ghost gods ringâ. Knight light was completely perplexed by the sight of such an ability. His attacks halted and his brain was scattered in thought. But again everything has a downside and this technique drained night shifts stamina incredibly fast. At the very least he had to throw this powerful punch with enough energy to not make it a dud. However he only had this one chance to do it⌠It was an all or nothing approach but it was the only way he could ever hope to win. So he channelled both techniques for an entire minute. A minute is what he assumed to be the perfect amount of time but really he had no clue. A constant minute of being omnipresent in a specific section of the arena⌠A constant minute of having his very internal forces gestate and multiply within his muscles⌠This was an incredibly risky play to make, if he didnt end this with this attack he was absolutely done for. His body would be destroyed internally and he would be forced to die over and over again until he had regained enough energy to try it again. But now was the time to launch it⌠He methodically stopped his rapid teleportation behind knight light. Then he released all of the pent up force he had been holding in, into a full fledged super punch. The punch radiated power, it generated shockwaves just by existing. Reality warped and light bended around it. The size of the fist grew to a humongous size as if by the will of the universe. This attack was called âThe pinnacle of punchesâ and it ended 1% of night shifts matches back in the day. It came into contact with knight light before he even realised what was happening. Steam was being let off in every direction and the surrounding section of the arena was levelled completely with nothing built by mabu remaining. Knight lights last few pieces of armour turned to dust. All that survived was his boots and his pants. Night shift struggled to keep the punch thrown. His vision swayed and his energy dwindled but he kept holding out for the win. Well he did until⌠His fist exploded. The sheer pressure of the clash was too much for his hand to take. Everyone including both fighters were absolutely gobsmacked with this development in the fight. But what they were to see next would set the precedent⌠that this fight was unwinnable⌠Knight light appeared to have taken zero damage from that attack. And whats worse was the fact that his feet were still in the exact same spot they had been in the entire fight. The first person to realise the match was a lost cause was none other than night shift himself. âSo thats it huhâŚâ he said in a hushed tone âYou are one hell of a guyâ âYou took the best i hadâŚâ âAnd youâre not just still standingâŚâ âYou didnât even budge, you didnât even bruiseâ âThe only one who got hurt by that hit was meâ âAnd honestly iâd be pissed if it didnâtâŚâ âThat was the strongest punch i have ever thrown and im proud of itâ âBut more importantly im concerned about this match nowâŚâ âNeither of us can kill the other, i canât put a dent on ya and you canât put me down for goodâ âSo whatâre we gonâ do?â He finished âWhile i appreciate your praise and your power i actually did think of a way to kill youâ knight light confessed. If everyone wasnât already silent from shock they were now. âYou did?â Night shift asked intrigued. âYeah but before i show you i just wanted to say a few thingsâ âIâve never had such an intense fightâ âIts been a real rollercoaster and to be quite honest at the beginning i thought you were just a grumpy old fartâ âBut you exceeded every expectation i had of youâ âAnd just for you im gonna try to talk normally from now onâ he finished the sentence with one last comforting smile âHehe⌠iâd say your doing a great job, i understood every word you said just fineâ night shift chuckled. The whole crowd was dying to know what knight light had in store for them. No one could believe a way to kill the unkillable existed. But little did they know⌠Knight light was about to invent one⌠âAlright!â He yelled to gather everyones attention âObserve! For you wonât see a more impressive attack as long as you venture within this realm!â He said raising his arms, one holding his scimitar âSo much for talking normallyâŚâ night shift mumbled. All of the spectators viewed intently only to see⌠Knight light doing the unthinkable before doing the even more unthinkable. He stepped forward⌠For the first time in this match he had moved out of his starting position. A thing that would be commonplace in any other fight had become suprising to see in this one. But he didnât step forward for no reason no, he took a stance with his scimitar over his head in the air. He was slightly crouched and he held his free hand outwards like he was stopping someone. His wings outstretched themselves as if ready to take flight. Now that all of the preparation was done he inhaled slowly then exhaled even slower⌠Suddenly a pool of light formed around his feet and expanded to encompass a large area around him. Then his body began to glow with a radiant light, like that of the sun. The very same light encircled his sword and began to wrap around it like a web that flexed and vibrated in a helix pattern. âYour fighting style reminded me of somethingâŚâ he began âThe way you made yourself seem numerous and the fact that every punch you threw was stunningly beautifulâ âIt just brought stars to my mindâ âAnd what was around before the stars?â âNothingâ âSo thats exactly what this attack will doâ âNot nothing, but it will completely erase anything in its path, wiping anything from the face of realityâ The crowd loudly discussed this revelation. Ofcourse it was so simple yet no one else had ever thought of it. The crowd seemed to understand the weight of these statements. But one question was asked numerous times within their discussions. Could an attack really remove something from the world for good? Well⌠Knight light would be about to answer that question⌠For when he swings his blade⌠The truth will be evident. âIn a way this attack will be named after youâŚâ knight light was still talking as the attack was charging âYou inspired itâŚâ the light danced around him in the air and shimmered on his body âAnd Im going to name it after the inspirationâ his scimitar was glowing with a very volatile and unstable light that shifted tones so much no one could determine its colour âIt must be an honour having to be killed this wayâŚâ his muscles tensed in response to the light moving on his body as if they were soaking it in like a plant âLikewise its an honour having to kill you this wayâŚâ the very air in the stadium began to sparkle like glitter âThatâs why im calling this ability, the highest possible grade of attack that can ever be reached, âthe brightest constellationâ as soon as he finished those words knight light jumped into the air âI couldnât have had a better opponent in this here match today⌠thank youâ night shift heroically stood proud ready to embrace death as he said his final words. The jump knight light performed broke the sound barrier and created a sonic boom that sent people in the stadium flying off of their seats. The liquid light that covered the floor of the arena attempted to follow him up into the sky, this created a bunch of pillars that were formed out of this light. Once knight light reached the apex of his jump he began hovering in place with his wings. âI thank you tooâŚâ he muttered knowing that only he could hear anything he had to say. Then he readied his scimitar and began a skydive back down to the arena. Light encompassed his body like a cacoon. It swirled enchantingly around him. On the otherhand the light on his blade began to erupt with an unsettling degree of colour. Before he knew it he was nearing the ground. In preparation he held his sword in the swinging position. Then when he was within the boundaries of the stadium again he swung his blade horizontally towards night shift with the momentum of his skydive included. All of the light within his blade, surrounding him and on the floor of the arena shot at night shift. He landed shortly after. Before reaching night shift the light transformed into stars that were linked together by lines, they resembled constellations incredibly well. But they didnât last long because shortly after coming into creation they detonated and discharged a beyond blinding amount of light. Everyone in the audience could not see as a result of this. The attack was the mother of all flashbangs and everyone going wild in the stands proved it. The fact that they could not see meant they could not know what happened to night shift. And that was the main focus right in this moment. Everyone NEEDED to know what had happened. But no one would get an answer until the first few viewers regained their eyesight. After 19 excruciatingly long and chaotic minutes the very first people able to see again witnessed the state the arena was in. The entire third of the arena night shift was stood in⌠Had been decimated⌠It looked as though it had been carved right down to nothing, it boasted a weirdly smooth and eerie shape. Almost like within a radius of that attack, things had indeed been set to zero. But no one knew how. No one except knight light. Who was smiling with a tear in his eye. he grimly said with a catch in his throat âiâll come to your funeral night shiftâŚâ. THE WINNER OF THIS BOUT IS KNIGHT LIGHT, THE EXALTED SERAPH! |
2024.05.20 02:07 ComprehensiveCell514 (M4F) 31 M Eastern US/Online Looking for my person
Hello, you can call me Drake, I honestly looking for find someone who is the perfect other half to myself. I currently work from home so am available most of the time. In my free time I enjoy playing video games, watching anime or reading just to name a few. I also love sports of basically any kind and watch them and go to sporting events and concerts when I can. Musically I lean more into rock and metal but am not opposed to pretty much anything but most country music.
As far as what I am looking for, more than anything someone who I feel a connection to when I talk to them. Someone who shares hobbies or interests would obviously me great, if we could play games or watch anime together count me in, but I also like learning about people and what they enjoy just the same! If any of this interests you feel free to send me a chat, also there are pictures of my on my profile if you want to see what I look like. Hope you are all having a great day!
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As far as what I am looking for, more than anything someone who I feel a connection to when I talk to them. Someone who shares hobbies or interests would obviously me great, if we could play games or watch anime together count me in, but I also like learning about people and what they enjoy just the same! If any of this interests you feel free to send me a chat, also there are pictures of my on my profile if you want to see what I look like. Hope you are all having a great day!
2024.05.20 02:03 sirsmashiedash Gossip and Speculation?
Hi everyone!
I made a post last night indicating I was new here and stumbled across this group when searching for any LP/Thranduil news for 2026. The topics being discussed in here briefly peaked my interest so I decided to stick around for a bit and just do some skimming. If what I've read is correct, it seems LP has yet to discover his true self and adjusts his personality and beliefs according to his social circle at the time, good or bad. If that is true then that is extremely unfortunate as someone who was able to portray a character such as Roy in, "The Fall", could only do so if they possessed a beautiful heart and soul. I'd like to think that side to LP is still in there somewhere laying dormant if it has been hidden away at all.
However, I cant help but wonder how much of what has been said in this subreddit is just purely gossip and speculation or perhaps has been built on an element of truth and heavily embellished to fit one's narrative. None of us actually know LP or his husband at the end of the day so I'm just confused as to why people are so invested in his private life? It was his choice to marry whom he believes is his life partner and now raise a beautiful child with them. I've never heard of MF before and I know nothing about him apart from he works in fashion (and is obviously married to LP). Granted, MF's style has clearly rubbed off onto LP and the observer in me wishes it hadn't because it just doesn't suit LP at all, especially for his age. At the end of the day, it's LP's choice to embrace whomever and whatever he chooses into his life, regardless of what the public may think. He owes us no explanation into his decisions. All he owes anyone really are fantastic performances of roles he chooses to take on for work purposes. Everything else is not of our concern, including his current and previous relationships. In my heart I truly hope he is happy because he, like all of us, deserves a full life that contains endless amounts of love and support. If he has found that, who are we to even question it? If he hasn't, well the choices were his own and now all we can do is hope that he has a network around him who can support him and bring his heart back to where it used to be.
Who knows, if he really has lost his way spiritually as many in this subreddit have suggested, perhaps the power of becoming a parent will help guide him like it did me. I had no idea who I was for the longest time and motherhood just flicked a switch inside me and now I've never been more sure of my purpose, and it's not around my child. My daughter just helped me realise so much about myself and my values in her short 4 years on this earth, she's my muse. If LP is missing that guidance, perhaps his daughter is the one to show him the way.
Anyway, this has become much longer than I anticipated. I just wanted to share a different perspective and it's your choice whether or not to think on it, keep scrolling or come for me in the comments. We all want nothing but the best for LP and his family. No family is perfect and without their hardships. I just truly hope, after reading everything in this group, that LP does in fact have the support he needs from his partner, immediate family and friends while he tries to find the balance between fatherhood and other commitments. It's not an easy road and it takes a village. And if MF is truly becoming an absent father (who actually knows this besides those in the immediate family), then the only person he's hurting is himself. That little girl is going to form bonds with those who make a genuine effort to be present. Speaking from experience here, those immediate family members in my life who didn't make the effort with my daughter she keeps at arms length or doesn't acknowledge. It doesn't affect her, just them.
We all just need to stay in our own lane as best as we can and support each other when it's needed or asked for. Speculation and gossip is poison not only for the person in question but also for the accusers. It eats at your mind and has the power to make one say and do unstable things.
Big love xx
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I made a post last night indicating I was new here and stumbled across this group when searching for any LP/Thranduil news for 2026. The topics being discussed in here briefly peaked my interest so I decided to stick around for a bit and just do some skimming. If what I've read is correct, it seems LP has yet to discover his true self and adjusts his personality and beliefs according to his social circle at the time, good or bad. If that is true then that is extremely unfortunate as someone who was able to portray a character such as Roy in, "The Fall", could only do so if they possessed a beautiful heart and soul. I'd like to think that side to LP is still in there somewhere laying dormant if it has been hidden away at all.
However, I cant help but wonder how much of what has been said in this subreddit is just purely gossip and speculation or perhaps has been built on an element of truth and heavily embellished to fit one's narrative. None of us actually know LP or his husband at the end of the day so I'm just confused as to why people are so invested in his private life? It was his choice to marry whom he believes is his life partner and now raise a beautiful child with them. I've never heard of MF before and I know nothing about him apart from he works in fashion (and is obviously married to LP). Granted, MF's style has clearly rubbed off onto LP and the observer in me wishes it hadn't because it just doesn't suit LP at all, especially for his age. At the end of the day, it's LP's choice to embrace whomever and whatever he chooses into his life, regardless of what the public may think. He owes us no explanation into his decisions. All he owes anyone really are fantastic performances of roles he chooses to take on for work purposes. Everything else is not of our concern, including his current and previous relationships. In my heart I truly hope he is happy because he, like all of us, deserves a full life that contains endless amounts of love and support. If he has found that, who are we to even question it? If he hasn't, well the choices were his own and now all we can do is hope that he has a network around him who can support him and bring his heart back to where it used to be.
Who knows, if he really has lost his way spiritually as many in this subreddit have suggested, perhaps the power of becoming a parent will help guide him like it did me. I had no idea who I was for the longest time and motherhood just flicked a switch inside me and now I've never been more sure of my purpose, and it's not around my child. My daughter just helped me realise so much about myself and my values in her short 4 years on this earth, she's my muse. If LP is missing that guidance, perhaps his daughter is the one to show him the way.
Anyway, this has become much longer than I anticipated. I just wanted to share a different perspective and it's your choice whether or not to think on it, keep scrolling or come for me in the comments. We all want nothing but the best for LP and his family. No family is perfect and without their hardships. I just truly hope, after reading everything in this group, that LP does in fact have the support he needs from his partner, immediate family and friends while he tries to find the balance between fatherhood and other commitments. It's not an easy road and it takes a village. And if MF is truly becoming an absent father (who actually knows this besides those in the immediate family), then the only person he's hurting is himself. That little girl is going to form bonds with those who make a genuine effort to be present. Speaking from experience here, those immediate family members in my life who didn't make the effort with my daughter she keeps at arms length or doesn't acknowledge. It doesn't affect her, just them.
We all just need to stay in our own lane as best as we can and support each other when it's needed or asked for. Speculation and gossip is poison not only for the person in question but also for the accusers. It eats at your mind and has the power to make one say and do unstable things.
Big love xx
2024.05.20 02:01 DarlingElysia Megathread Hub and Weekly Help Megathread
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Helpful resourcesPathToNowhere FAQ and WikiA collection of resources and support for new chiefs and frequently asked questionsDiscordHere we have dedicated channels for technical support and strategy help to help all chiefs new and old.Emerald's SheetA megasheet created by Chief Emerald that has everything you can imagine. If you have any questions, odds are it is already answered here. So definitely a must-read before proceeding further.Rabbit's SheetAn extremely detailed and well done write up of information about different elements of the game, mainly about sinners and BFL, and the supply office, written by Chief Rabbit.Also check out Rabbit's Guide Site! Official-supported Fandom WikiThe English Wiki for Path to Nowhere that is supported and aided by the official staff. New pages are added regularly so if there is anything you wish to see that might not be added yet, feel free to leave a suggestion!S1NS WikiA Fan-made wiki website that contains all sorts of things, from character info, guides, and tier lists, to an Arrest Calculator meant to help you plan your resources for future sinners.Other MegathreadsWeekly Gacha - Pulls - AchievementShare with the community the achievements you have earned or your luck arresting sinners Weekly Secret Society and Friend Request Here you can advertise your secret society to like-minded Chiefs and also add them to your friends list. Weekly Bug Report Report to us any bugs or technical issues that you have been facing with the global version of Path To Nowhere This thread is refreshed weekly (every Monday). Be sure to check the newest thread every week. |
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Welcome to the "Essay Help by Pros" community group! Writing a great essay can be challenging, but with the right approach, anyone can produce a high-quality piece. Here are some points to follow to write a great essay:
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2024.05.20 01:42 2freedom1 Pack out and going to 1st post
Two questions I understand going back to my home of record will be on me. But if you're single will they allow a delayed pack out? I understand and read in the guide this is common for married employees. I was not sure about single.
I currently live in a three bedroom house that I plan to either sell or rent out. I don't mind getting rid of things. However, will state pay to continue storing my belongings or bring my items to a storage center I can pay for when I am stateside. An example would be, let's say I get NYFO or some other very expensive first post for my first assignment I'll be lucky to rent a bedroom in an apartment so I wouldn't need most of my belongings, VS DC or Miami I can at least afford a 1 bedroom apartment. I would prefer to pack out after finding out my first assignment so I can sell items I won't need. However, if they will pay for storage then I don't mind packing everything before hand and figuring it out later. Some key large items I am thinking about as well are patio furniture, grill, riding lawn mower, spare bedroom set, 2nd couch.
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I currently live in a three bedroom house that I plan to either sell or rent out. I don't mind getting rid of things. However, will state pay to continue storing my belongings or bring my items to a storage center I can pay for when I am stateside. An example would be, let's say I get NYFO or some other very expensive first post for my first assignment I'll be lucky to rent a bedroom in an apartment so I wouldn't need most of my belongings, VS DC or Miami I can at least afford a 1 bedroom apartment. I would prefer to pack out after finding out my first assignment so I can sell items I won't need. However, if they will pay for storage then I don't mind packing everything before hand and figuring it out later. Some key large items I am thinking about as well are patio furniture, grill, riding lawn mower, spare bedroom set, 2nd couch.
2024.05.20 01:41 Toutounet6 Collab you do NOT whish to happen
So as the title say, I ask you to tell me (and anyone who will read the comment), which company you are opposed to get a collab with HG, it can be for any reason.
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2024.05.20 01:40 xanokr AITA for pushing my friend into her extreme via some questions?
My friend (24F) and I (24M) were hanging out recently when she opened up about some tough things sheâs been dealing with. Sheâs been feeling unhappy with her living situation and her roommates, to the point where she decided to move out. Things got even harder for her after she broke her ankle. The injury forced her to take a break from work, which made her feel really isolated since she couldnât get out much.
As we talked more, she shared that she was worried about something deeper. Sheâs been feeling some bad vibes and is concerned it might be related to spiritual energy or magic. Now, sheâs on a quest to find people who understand these things to help her make sense of whatâs going on and hopefully feel better. It is worth mentioning that she has a bad past, and a dismantled family.
For further clarification, we have been hanging out for almost a year now, she holds significance to me. However, I am more of a scientific guy, I look towards life in a logical, scientific, and rational way rather than emotionally, and I have a fairly stable life, in all the different fields. The problem arose when I decided to not just stick to listening but to guide her and confront her, maybe extract her from the deep hole of depression she is in, after all those ideas are a result of the situation she is in. Ultimately, I advised her to obliterate the idea she had. The underworld of spiritual people has never been truthful in any scientific way, never been precise or accurate from a philosophical approach, and they have never been legitimately advising others. Engaging with such surroundings might lead to one of two. Either believe their lies and feel temporarily better by their flimsy fables, just like how drugs obliviate the human mind, fake satisfaction. Or they drown her deeper into a profound hole, followed by severe consequences on her side.
To make things better I wanted/ advised /encouraged/ motivated/ promoted her to keep her schedule full and stay around people, friends, and family. Only not while working on herself by reading actual beneficial books, learning online/on-site a new skill or ameliorating existing competencies, and doing sports.
However, she got triggered when I asked her what she had done in the past 365 days, I know she has been through a lot in the past, and asking her such a question was the cherry on the cake, she became mad, I can't even forget her gaze into my eyes, she cried, and almost hit me with a bottle of water. I obviously care about her a lot, and I felt guilty for pushing her that much, but on the other hand, I intended to help and aid, I began from a further point in life, and yet, I made it out, I want the same for her too. Even after what happened I calmed her down, apologized to her and hugged her tight. Although the dust settled, I still feel guilty and hurt for how she reacted, and for hurting her feelings that much, so AITAH for pushing her that much by asking such critical and sensitive questions though I knew she is quite sensitive. ?
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As we talked more, she shared that she was worried about something deeper. Sheâs been feeling some bad vibes and is concerned it might be related to spiritual energy or magic. Now, sheâs on a quest to find people who understand these things to help her make sense of whatâs going on and hopefully feel better. It is worth mentioning that she has a bad past, and a dismantled family.
For further clarification, we have been hanging out for almost a year now, she holds significance to me. However, I am more of a scientific guy, I look towards life in a logical, scientific, and rational way rather than emotionally, and I have a fairly stable life, in all the different fields. The problem arose when I decided to not just stick to listening but to guide her and confront her, maybe extract her from the deep hole of depression she is in, after all those ideas are a result of the situation she is in. Ultimately, I advised her to obliterate the idea she had. The underworld of spiritual people has never been truthful in any scientific way, never been precise or accurate from a philosophical approach, and they have never been legitimately advising others. Engaging with such surroundings might lead to one of two. Either believe their lies and feel temporarily better by their flimsy fables, just like how drugs obliviate the human mind, fake satisfaction. Or they drown her deeper into a profound hole, followed by severe consequences on her side.
To make things better I wanted/ advised /encouraged/ motivated/ promoted her to keep her schedule full and stay around people, friends, and family. Only not while working on herself by reading actual beneficial books, learning online/on-site a new skill or ameliorating existing competencies, and doing sports.
However, she got triggered when I asked her what she had done in the past 365 days, I know she has been through a lot in the past, and asking her such a question was the cherry on the cake, she became mad, I can't even forget her gaze into my eyes, she cried, and almost hit me with a bottle of water. I obviously care about her a lot, and I felt guilty for pushing her that much, but on the other hand, I intended to help and aid, I began from a further point in life, and yet, I made it out, I want the same for her too. Even after what happened I calmed her down, apologized to her and hugged her tight. Although the dust settled, I still feel guilty and hurt for how she reacted, and for hurting her feelings that much, so AITAH for pushing her that much by asking such critical and sensitive questions though I knew she is quite sensitive. ?