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Your stories for Dr. Creepen to narrate on his YouTube channel

2016.09.26 12:36 DrCreepenVanPasta Your stories for Dr. Creepen to narrate on his YouTube channel

Do you have a story you'd like me to read on my YouTube channel? This is the place to submit it.
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2015.10.22 20:45 Royalty Free Horror Stories

This Subreddit is for posting TRUE/Scary experiences(stories) . PLEASE KNOW that if you submit a story to this page YOU ARE GRANTING PERMISSION to any third party content creators to use your content (licensed under creative commons: By Attribution 3.0)
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2012.01.15 05:17 10-minute activism actions

Do good in the time it takes to drink your coffee!
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2024.05.14 20:14 horroradept666 We Are Horror Records Fest, ft. Zombina, Siblings Of Samhain, Toria and The Terror, and das GHOUL

We Are Horror Records Fest, ft. Zombina, Siblings Of Samhain, Toria and The Terror, and das GHOUL
Step right up, horror aficionados!
We Are Horror Records is celebrating two years of spine-chilling success, and we're summoning all creatures of the night to join us for a monstrously good time!
Leading the night of terror are none other than friends of the label, the macabre maestros themselves, Zombina and the Skeletones! But wait, the horror doesn't stop there! We're bringing back the legendary UK horrorpunk heroes, Siblings Of Samhain, straight from the depths of darkness to unleash their eerie melodies upon the stage once again! Prepare to be mesmerized by Toria and The Terror, the queer horrorpunk sensation hailing from the foggy streets of Liverpool! And let's not forget about the latest label signees Das GHOUL, the masters of gothic-tinged horror-stained punk'n'roll terrorpop!
Join us at the infamous Redrum in Stafford on Friday, October 11th for a night of thrills, chills, and rock 'n' roll madness that you'll never forget! Doors open at 7 pm, so grab your tickets before they vanish into thin air!
Tickets are on sale Friday, May 17th via Eventbright.
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2024.05.14 07:06 Objective_Box5956 Just finished my third 100% play-through

Just finished my third 100% play-through of Tears on the 1 year anniversary. It’s pretty brutal to 100% this game, but I enjoyed it. Here’s my 100% list:
I compiled a list of things I found online that helped me farm material so hopefully it’ll help others. My apologies for no credit to those who contributed. I simply copied and pasted a lot of these - but some are my own contributions.
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Useful Links
Zelda Dungeon Interactive Map
Armor Upgrade List
Horse Upgrade List
100% Map Landmark Guide (Helped me find a few missed locations)
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Missed Locations (after collecting all Koroks, quests, shrines, caves, and wells)
Missed all 3 times
Kolomo Garrison Ruins
Missed Twice
Gatepost Town Ruins
Castle Town Watchtower
Lost Woods
Inogo Bridge
Dracozu Altar
East Passage
Water Reservoir
Kolomo Garrison Ruins
Missed Locations (2nd and 3rd run-though)
Desert Rift
Device Dispenser on Thunderhead Isles
Sargon Bridge
Drena Canyon Mine
Retsam Forest Cave (North Entrance)
Missed Locations (1st run-through)
Lutos Crossing
Lanayru Road - West Gate
Canyon of Awakening Mine
Abandoned Eldin Mine Forge Construct
Floret Sandbar
Faron Woods
West Passage
Dalite Grove
Grove of Time
Nabooru Canyon Mine
Walnot Canyon Mine
Madorna Canyon Mine
Hickaly Grove
Rozudo Canyon Mine
Daval Canyon Mine
Granajih Canyon Mine
Agaat Canyon Mine
Applean Grove
Rok Grove
Rhoam Canyon Mine
Ruto Canyon Mine
Akkala Bridges (all 3)
Stolock Bridge
Crystal Refinery in Lookout Landing
Faloraa Canyon Mine (last one)
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Final Koroks (2nd and 3rd time)
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Money Makers
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Armor / Weapon Tips
Rock Octoroks
Mark these locations on your map and visit when you want to refresh a weapon. Turn off Sages or they will shoot the Octoroks before they refresh your weapon. One thing I found out on my own is you don’t have to wait for the Octorok to spit the weapon out, as soon as he sucks it in, shoot him with an arrow and your weapon will be good as new.
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Lizalfos Tails
Will update later
Fighting Lynels
Royal Guard’s Claymore: you can find inside Hyrule Castle behind a broken statue in Hyrule Castle Sanctum (-0282, 1086, 0356). I liked to fuse Molduga Jaws with this. Once fused, keep kitting the ground or anything until you get the message: “Your Royal Guard’s Claymore is badly damaged,” then hit it 2 more times. Your weapon will be down to 1 hit and 1 hit only before it breaks. Save this weapon for your Lynel fights. When you ride the backs of Lynels, you have infinite weapon durability so your weapon won’t break. Combine Royal Guard’s Claymore fused with Molduga Jaw and Radiant Armor, you’ll be able to defeat most Lynels in 3-6 hits. Be sure to save before and after fighting each Lynel in case your weapon break.
Pristine Royal Guard’s Claymore
I didn’t find this until my 3rd playthrough. Picture below are statues where 2-handed pristine weapons spawn. Go there every Blood Moon and eventually you’ll find a pristine one to make fighting Lynels even easier.
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Gibdo Bones
Best place to farm is a room inside the Lightning Temple, just strategically set up mirrors. Other good farming locations are the Ancient Altar Ruins and the Gerudo Underground Cemetery. These make great fuse arrows combined with Level 2+ Radiant Armor.
Potions
I didn’t realize this until TOTK (and never tried it in BOTW), but you can actually make 30 min potions from Monster Extracts (instead of using hard-to-grind Dragon Horns). You might have to save scum (save before, make potion, if it’s not what you want, then reload game) to get the 30 mins, but Monster Extracts are only 50 rupees and easier to get than Dragon Horns.
Rocket Shields
Oromuwak Shrine (east of Rito Village). I visit here regularly to stock up on Rocket Shields.
Zonaites and Crytalized Charges
Hudson Signs
Horses
4-4-5-3 Stat Horses Found Southeast of Bublinga Forest
Gems Info
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How to get Stars
Notes: You can do this with any of the other Skyview Towers below, but you must rest until night in between each star. Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower seems to be the most convenient because there is a cooking pot next to Pikango at the base of the tower.
Also works with (not confirmed on my end)
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Silent Princess and Blue Nightshade
(-2476, -0646, 0208)
Milk
Acorns
Dragon Parts
Beetles
Hinox
Black Lizalfos
Black Boss Bokoblin
Red Boss Bokoblin
Blue Lizalfols
Captain Construct I locations
Captain Construct II locations
Captain Construct III locations
Horriblins
Desert Colosseum
Gibdo Wings
Gerudo Underground Cemetery
Sand pits
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Shopping
Restock Shops
To restock any shop in Tears of the Kingdom, here is what you will have to do.
  1. Buy out the item in the shop until there are none left.
  2. Take out wood and flint to make a fire.
  3. Rest by the fire till the next day.
  4. Manually save the game.
  5. Load the game from the save you just made.
Hateno General Store
Hylian Rice x5 (need 38 + recipes)
Swift Carrot x10 (need 10 + horses + recipes)
Bird Egg x5 (need 12 + recipes)
Fresh Milk x3 (need 66 + recipes)
Goat Butter x5 (Need 84 + recipes)
Kakariko General Store
Aerocuda Eyeball x3 (need 42)
Aerocuda Wing x3 (need 48)
Kakariko General Store Trissa
Goat Butter x5 (need 84 + recipes)
Swift Carrot x12 (need 10 + horses + recipes)
Bird Egg x5 (need 12 + recipes)
Fortified Pumpkin x3
Lookout Landing General Store
Hylian Rice x3 (need 38 + recipes)
Fresh Milk x4 (need 66 + recipes)
East Akkala Stable
· 3 Sticky Frog (need 30)
· 3 Smotherwing Butterfly (need 15)
Lakeside Stable
· 2 Sticky Frog
· 3 Thunderwing Butterfly (need 9)
· 2 Hightail Lizard (need 21)
South Akkala Stable
· 2 Sticky Lizard (need 24)
· 3 Hightail Lizard (need 21)
· 2 Fireproof Lizard (need 15)
Woodland Stable
· 3 Cold Darner (need 15)
· 3 Fireproof Lizard (need 15)
Kara Kara Bazaar General Store
Green Lizalfos Tail x3 (need 18)
Riverside Stable
· 5 Hylian Rice (need 38)
· 3 Thunderwing Butterfly (need 9)
· 3 Electric Darner (need 15)
Tabantha Bridge Stable
· 4 Fire Fruit (need 9)
· 3 Summerwing Butterfly (need 15)
· 3 Winterwing Butterfly (need 15)
· 3 Thunderwing Butterfly (need 9)
New Serenne Stable
· 4 Warm Darner (need 15)
· 4 Sunset Firefly (need 15 + 10 + 10)
Kara Kara Bazaar
· 5 Summerwing Butterfly (need 15)
· 5 Cold Darner (need 15)
Snowfield Stable
· 3 Summerwing Butterfly (need 15)
· 3 Warm Darner (need 15)
Kara Kara Bazaar
Summerwing Butterfly x5 (need 15)
Cold Darner x5 (need 15)
Foothill Stable
· 3 Thunderwing Butterfly (need 9)
Wetland Stable
· 3 Smotherwing Butterfly (need 24)
Rito Village General Store
Goat Butter x5 (need 84 + recipes)
Cane Sugar x3 (need 24 + recipes)
Tabantha Wheat x3 (need 42 + recipes)
Sunshroom x4 (need 15)
Korok General Store
Tabantha Wheat x2 (need 42 + recipes)
Hylian Rice x3 (need 38 + recipes)
Cane Sugar x3 (need 24 + recipes)
Goron General Store
Cane Sugar x3 (need 24 + recipes)
Goron Spice x3 (need 12 + recipes)
Zora General Store
Hylian Rice x4 (need 38 + recipes)
Swift Violet x4 (need 90)
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2024.05.11 15:20 poopshoes53 Just screw everything, honestly. Daughter rejected for tutoring because of anxiety diagnosis.

I hope this isn't a dumb question - I am the parent of a fourth grade girl who was diagnosed with dyslexia recently and this is all pretty new to me. I hope I'm missing something, actually, because I'm confused and pissed and sad.
This ended up being longer than my single question - I guess I am actually really pissed off and sad about the last nine months in general, and I am completely open to any feedback, advice, or ideas about what to do now and how to help my kid. This is the first time I wrote all of this down and the irony of writing a novel on a dyslexia subreddit is not lost on me.
I'm leaving it lol.
Cora has always been brilliant and weird and loud, but over the last few years, it became apparent that she was having a harder time....stopping. Stopping talking, stopping moving, stopping yelling - it was just endless and exhausting for everyone around her. (Except at school. She is and was perfectly behaved at school - she has literally never gotten so much as a note home about goofing off in class.) Cora hit a wall in third grade - the hyperactivity was finally wearing her out, too, and annoying her friends. She finally asked for some help slowing down.
She was tested for ADHD and the general host of common mental health conditions last fall, and to no one's surprise, was diagnosed with ADHD-combined type, as well as anxiety symptoms that the psychologist described as significant enough to warrant a GAD diagnosis…but that she strongly suspected were a perfectly rational reaction to the very real problems Cora’s impulsiveness caused in her life.
This was exactly my experience as someone diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. It turns out that the consequences of constantly losing my car keys, forgetting appointments, and impulsively spending money I didn’t have were making me anxious and stressed, not the other way around. I had expected similar results for Cora and I was glad this was happening now - she could skip the years of totally ineffective treatment and misdiagnoses that I went through before being diagnosed and successfully treated.
What we were not expecting at all was the additional diagnosis of "specific learning disorder with reading impairment" noted in the report. I had no idea what this meant. The psychologist did not use the word "dyslexia" in her written evaluation, a decision which resulted in another 8 months of confusion and (probably unnecessary) testing detailed below. She explained to us that Cora could have dyslexia, but that her testing wasn't granular enough to be sure - that there was a chance it was "something else" and the SLD diagnosis was an umbrella term that covered both dyslexia and conditions unknown. (I have no idea what she was referring to and the general weirdness about using the word dyslexia was something I noticed with the school, too. I am still confused by this and other interactions where I get the distinct feeling people aren’t telling me something important.)
It was almost September, so the psychologist recommended pursuing testing with the school; this seemed to be a reasonable next step. They would test Cora and determine exactly what was going on, if anything. This whole part of the report was very much characterized as an incidental finding - something to follow up on, but nothing alarming given Cora’s history of good grades.
"Maybe she was just tired after a long day of testing,” the doctor explained. “But it also seemed like she wasn't hearing certain letters correctly." Years of speech therapy had helped Cora correct all but a few minor issues - but combined with this potential reading issue, maybe an audiologist should test her again. Get her hearing tested, start medication for ADHD, and see what the school says about her reading - that was the plan, no big deal.
I wasn't worried, but I figured it couldn't hurt to see what other help was available. I learned that we have a branch of a big tutoring nonprofit in our city that offers Orton-Gillingham instruction at no charge - something I soon realized would cost hundreds of dollars per month at other centers. Free is good! I submitted Cora's application and the report from the psychologist (with the ADHD/GAD/SLD all clearly noted)….and we got a rejection letter a week later in the mail. Cora didn't qualify because the tutoring was specific to dyslexia, and the SLD with reading impairment was not the same as a formal dyslexia diagnosis. Fair enough, I thought - I figured we'd get the testing done through her school and could reapply if the result was a dyslexia diagnosis.
That....was naïve, lol. But the psychologist made it sound like a total non-issue, something schools did all the time. I sent the school psychologist and teachers the report before school even started, since surely they would want to schedule all of this right away! I didn’t hear anything for a few weeks – the start of the school year must be such a busy time, after all – but raised it again, report in hand, at a meeting with Cora’s teacher in late September.
“You….really want to try to avoid putting a label on things too quickly,” she told me, in a tone that implied there was much more that she was not saying. “She seems to be doing quite well in class. Let’s see how she does on the standardized tests we’re finishing this week and go from there.” I was definitely aware that I was missing something, but it seemed reasonable to wait for Cora’s test results if they would help inform next steps. Cora scored well above average, as usual; shortly after receiving these scores, the school psychologist emailed me to let me know that no further testing was warranted.
I still felt like I was missing something – spoiler alert, I was – but there didn’t seem to be anything else left to do. They're the experts and were totally unconcerned – only positive news - and Cora’s new ADHD meds seemed to be really helping. After that, everything did seem to be okay at school for a while. Cora liked her teachers and was doing well.
Everything was copacetic…except for the fact that Cora’s anxiety seemed to be getting worse without any tangible explanation. She complained about fourth grade being a lot harder, but again – her grades were fine, she was perfectly behaved, she liked her teachers….it was difficult to identify any problem that needed solving. Soon, Cora started getting home and isolating herself in her room for over an hour every day. She seemed stressed. Worn out. This went on for months.
And then she had her first panic attack on a Sunday night, seemingly out of nowhere. She wanted a mental health day Monday and was back in school Tuesday, seemingly her normal self.
The next Sunday, she had another panic attack, and this one was much, much worse. She lost control of her bladder. I was close to taking her to the ER. It was scary. That's when it all came out. She was DREADING school - her two hours of ELA in the mornings had become “torture.” She was white-knuckling it through the reading, writing, and spelling work, totally clueless as to why it seemed so much harder for her than for other kids, but so determined to get good grades that she had just burned. the. fuck. OUT.
She was home for days after this. The school tried to dismiss my concerns at first - it couldn't have been that bad, I was told. To be fair, my concerns were vague because I still didn’t understand the real issues or how to help Cora, either. Cora was clearly unwell and adamantly refused to return to school. I started putting everything in formal, written letters emailed to all of her teachers, the school psychologist, and everyone else who seemed potentially relevant. I told them I wasn't sending her back until they did something to try to figure out what was going on in ELA.
That was mid-February. We had a meeting before I would agree to send Cora back, where they talked about putting together the "interdisciplinary team" to conduct "extensive classroom observation.” They insisted that this process would take at least 60 days to complete. Cora reports that there have been three days where someone has essentially come to her ELA class and stared at her while she works.
We weren’t just waiting for the school, though. After the psych eval last summer, we had been slowly working through additional evaluations and appointments related to Cora’s hearing, speech, and language abilities. Basically, we were working our way from Cora's ears into different regions of her brain, trying to catch problems along the path that sound waves traveled - entering Cora's head as vibrations in her ear canals, winding into her brain as phenomes, assembling into a stream of recognizable words, converting into meaning in entirely different areas of her brain, and eventually emerging again via her speech. I had no idea so many tiny things could go wrong in that process, but they can - and we can get pretty damn granular in order to figure that shit out when there’s a potential problem. Cora had some weird results here and there - we now know that overlapping speech is basically her Kryptonite, which explains a lot of meltdowns at family gatherings over the years. But on the whole, her ears and her brain are doing fine, and she doesn't have autism, either.
We had been lucky to get hooked up with the best child development team in the area - they were wonderful, and the process of more testing and visits seemed to reassure Cora (and us, honestly) that there was more help on the horizon, more answers soon. She started low-dose Zoloft for the anxiety and seemed a little happier; her anxiety about school was starting to morph into resignation and frustration, which actually seemed healthier in a way. "It takes time," they tell us. Her breakdown was in February. They wanted to see the report from the most recent evaluations. Fair enough; although it is not lost on me that I am paying an outside team to do the school's job, at least it's getting done.
Two weeks ago, we finally got the team's report - and the written words, "developmental dyslexia." The lead psychologist is going to meet with the 504 team at her school - he is wonderful and immediately understood so many of Cora's concerns and needs. I'm not exactly optimistic, but it's at least possible that this may result in accommodations/extra help in school. Cora thinks he walks on water and is so excited that he's going to "stand up for" her.
The report is detailed and confirmed a lot of what we suspected. She's a really bright kid - IQ around 120 with sky high mathematics and nonverbal problem-solving scores. She apparently discussed "conundrums that are complex and abstract in nature" during her sessions, with a "recognition that there is not necessarily a solution" to these mysterious issues. (LMAO....this is my weird and wonderful kid.) The report describes Cora as "delightful" - funny, self aware, and highly motivated to learn.
Her reading comprehension score was in the 90th percentile, essay composition in the 70th - spelling scores came in at the 25th percentile, which was no surprise. Pseudoword decoding was poor - she's in the 14th percentile - and it got worse from there. Cora has an oral reading fluency in the 9th percentile, a basic reading score in the 7th percentile, and a word reading score in the 4th percentile.
In fact, the essay composition score was the only "average" score among dozens of measures of her reading, writing, and language abilities - comprehension was universally excellent and decoding was universally abysmal. It was hard to read. It felt like a gut punch - looking at the single-digit scores, I finally realized the insane degree of effort it must have taken to finish her work and look happy doing it.
The developmental psychologist leading the team told us that it was unusual to see that stark of a difference - that the severity of her impairments are usually associated with average comprehension scores at best. I have tried to wade through research about these instruments, but decided to take his word for it. Typically, the deficits in her basic reading skills would set off a chain reaction of lower scores down the line - but Cora had brought her grades and tests scores up from an already high start at the beginning of the year.
"It's no wonder her anxiety symptoms are increasing - she's completely exhausted," he said. "Imagine what she could achieve with the right kind of help."
I realized then why Cora's high scores and good grades, so impressive to everyone else, were such a source of consternation for her. That chain reaction was still happening, getting in the way of what she was actually capable of achieving. She knew it, even if the rest of us didn't - she could do better with the right kind of help.
I honestly feel sick thinking about it. She never told anyone she was struggling, never asked for help - not from us, not from anyone at school, heck not from her former-literacy-teacher grandma. No one had any idea. My husband and I had actually encouraged her to slow down a little in the weeks before her panic attacks, just out of a general sense that something was brewing despite her repeated insistence she was doing fine. Turn in the worksheet a day late, three sentences is plenty, relax. Unthinkable, Cora insisted, she was fine.
So she's back at school, nothing has changed other than the glacially slow 504 process of "observation" occurring in the background sometimes, but she seems to be a bit less stressed. I can't tell if getting pissed off about the situation is helping her deal with it, if the Zoloft is taking the edge off, or if she's just masking harder now. Maybe all three. 18 more days of school and Cora is counting. them. down. Her teachers and support staff seem generally bewildered by the idea she is or was ever struggling. They were caught totally off guard when I abruptly pulled her out of school until we at least got them to commit to the 504 process – but we had been blindsided too. They saw a happy kid who was thriving academically until her parents pulled her out of school and started a process that no one seems particularly committed to finishing. Sometimes I think they don't believe us at all. Maybe I would feel the same way in their shoes, I don’t know. I think they’ll listen to the doctor.
The entire point of this post, though, was to ask about Cora’s second rejection from the local tutoring program. With summer approaching and the diagnosis of dyslexia (versus maybe-dyslexia, maybe-whatever-else-could-be-included-under-the-SLD-“umbrella”, which I am still unsure is even a thing), I've been looking into all sorts of options for tutoring. Summer is a good opportunity to try to start getting Cora some meaningful help without adding yet another thing to her plate. She's excited. We can build some tools before next year - if we know what works for her, we can be better advocates from Day 1.
So I resubmitted Cora's application - I still had my original email and I just attached the shiny new report to that, explaining where to find the magic D word that I fully expected would finally open a door where Cora could get the right kind of help. This new report was more granular with reading testing, but the dyslexia diagnosis was the one really substantive change. It included Cora's ADHD and anxiety diagnoses, as did the report I submitted with our initial application, but with new information about medication and treatment for these issues - progress!
(I would like to point out at this point that ADHD and anxiety are firmly established as two of the most common comorbid diagnoses for kids with dyslexia, and that anxiety symptoms in particular can occur because of the challenges caused by dyslexia. My daughter had full-blown panic attacks at 10 years old largely because she struggles to FUCKING READ and no one was helping her. I know I am preaching to what little choir is likely left at this point in my novel. But especially as someone who was medicated/treated for depression and anxiety for 20 years before anyone agreed to test for, diagnose, and treat the ADHD symptoms that were causing me to regularly fuck up my life in really depressing and stressful ways…..this chicken and egg shit really hits a nerve.)
Anyhoo, it had taken 8 months and a lot of work, but I had finally done this one cool thing for her - Cora was going to get the right kind of help. The school year is almost over, but at least we had this one success. The obstacle that I’m still not sure was warranted in the first place – the lack of the word dyslexia in the initial evaluation – had been checked off what was now a giant list of obstacles in Cora's path.
And thanks to the generosity of people who had probably heard and experienced a lot of similar, frustrating stories, our family could focus on paying off the bills accumulated in the process of getting to this point instead of adding more to the pile. Free is always good, but sometimes free is a godsend.
Twelve hours later, Cora was denied again, this time via a brief email simply noting the GAD diagnosis in both reports. "Our tutors are not trained to work with children who are diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorders" and they "cannot meet her needs."
That was it. No further explanation. Just…fuck your anxious baby girl who is trying so hard and fuck you for trying. NEXT!
Oh, and P.S., fuck the really significant percentage of kids with dyslexia with comorbid anxiety diagnoses who are incredibly well researched and described in just…all of the fucking literature. Just all of it, honestly, for decades. Fuck those kids too.
People seem to treat the word "dyslexia" like it's the only thing that matters sometimes but also not something that should be ever said in other contexts, AND I'm pretty fucking sure that "SLD with reading impairment" is essentially equivalent to the word dyslexia because no one can explain what else might be under that "umbrella," and apparently it's nigh impossible to get meaningful help for my daughter through the public school systems anywhere in America, and giant nonprofits care about kids with dyslexia so much, but not the anxious ones, better lock the doors before those crybabies get their needs all over our tutoring center!
We will figure out how to pay for help for Cora, that’s a given.
But honest to fucking god, have you guys just been putting up with this shit the whole time? I'm so sorry.
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2024.05.10 22:54 tempmailgenerator Addressing NextJS and Gmail API Integration Issues: Empty Messages and Email Retrieval Challenges

Solving Integration Puzzles with NextJS and Gmail API

Integrating Gmail API with NextJS often promises a seamless bridge between your application and Google's vast email functionalities. However, developers frequently encounter hurdles, such as empty message objects or issues fetching email lists and their content. This introduction delves into the common pitfalls and provides a roadmap for navigating these challenges. By understanding the intricacies of both technologies, developers can leverage the Gmail API more effectively within their NextJS projects, ensuring that email data is accessible and manageable.
At the heart of these integration issues is the asynchronous nature of JavaScript and the specific demands of Gmail API authentication and data retrieval processes. This guide aims to unravel the complexities involved, offering insights and solutions that align with best practices in web development. Whether you're building an email management tool, a marketing application, or simply integrating email functionalities into your NextJS app, the insights here will pave the way for a smoother development journey.
Why don't skeletons fight each other?They don't have the guts.
Command / Method Description
google.auth.OAuth2 Used to authenticate with the Gmail API using OAuth 2.0.
gmail.users.messages.list Fetches a list of emails based on query parameters.
gmail.users.messages.get Retrieves the full details of a specific email, including its body.

Deep Dive into Troubleshooting NextJS and Gmail API Integration

Integrating Gmail API with NextJS applications is a powerful way to enhance functionality, allowing developers to access and manipulate Gmail data directly from their apps. However, this integration can come with its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to authentication, permissions, and handling API responses. A common issue faced by developers is the empty messages object, which can occur when the application fails to properly authenticate with the Gmail API or when the specified query parameters do not match any emails in the user's account. This problem underscores the importance of correctly setting up OAuth 2.0 authentication, ensuring that the application has been granted the necessary permissions by the user to access their email messages.
Another hurdle is retrieving the email list and body content, which can be tricky due to the complex structure of Gmail's API responses. Developers must navigate through layers of data to extract the relevant information, which requires a deep understanding of the API's response format. Furthermore, handling large volumes of emails efficiently calls for the implementation of pagination and careful management of API request quotas to avoid hitting rate limits. These challenges highlight the need for robust error handling and optimization strategies to ensure a seamless integration process. By addressing these issues head-on, developers can create more reliable and user-friendly applications that leverage the full power of the Gmail API within a NextJS framework.

Setting Up Gmail API Authentication

JavaScript with Node.js
const {google} = require('googleapis'); const OAuth2 = google.auth.OAuth2; const oauth2Client = new OAuth2(client_id, client_secret, redirect_uris[0]); oauth2Client.setCredentials({ refresh_token: 'YOUR_REFRESH_TOKEN' }); const gmail = google.gmail({version: 'v1', auth: oauth2Client});

Fetching Email List from Gmail

JavaScript with Node.js
gmail.users.messages.list({ userId: 'me', q: 'label:inbox', }, (err, res) => { if (err) return console.log('The API returned an error: ' + err); const messages = res.data.messages; if (messages.length) { console.log('Messages:', messages); } else { console.log('No messages found.'); } });

Retrieving an Email's Details

JavaScript with Node.js
gmail.users.messages.get({ userId: 'me', id: 'MESSAGE_ID', format: 'full' }, (err, res) => { if (err) return console.log('The API returned an error: ' + err); console.log('Email:', res.data); });

Exploring Solutions for NextJS-Gmail API Integration Issues

When integrating the Gmail API with NextJS, developers often encounter specific challenges that can hinder the application's ability to fetch and display email data. One of the primary issues is dealing with the asynchronous nature of JavaScript, which can cause problems if not managed correctly, especially when handling API responses. Proper implementation of async-await or promises is crucial to ensure that your application waits for the API call to complete before proceeding. This is particularly important when dealing with the Gmail API, where requests can take varying amounts of time to return data.
Moreover, understanding the scope of Gmail API permissions is vital. Incorrect or insufficient permissions can lead to empty message objects or errors when attempting to access certain types of data. Developers must request the right set of permissions from users during the OAuth consent process to access their email messages, manage labels, or send emails on their behalf. Another common challenge is efficiently parsing the complex JSON structures returned by the Gmail API, requiring developers to carefully navigate through nested objects and arrays to extract the needed information, such as email headers, body content, and attachments.

FAQs on NextJS and Gmail API Integration

  1. Question: Why am I getting an empty messages object when using the Gmail API with NextJS?
  2. Answer: An empty messages object often indicates issues with authentication, insufficient permissions, or incorrect query parameters. Ensure your OAuth setup is correct and that you have the necessary access scopes.
  3. Question: How do I handle Gmail API rate limits in a NextJS application?
  4. Answer: Implement exponential backoff in your request retries and optimize your API calls by fetching only the necessary data with each request to stay within the Gmail API's usage quotas.
  5. Question: Can I send emails using the Gmail API in a NextJS app?
  6. Answer: Yes, you can send emails by properly authenticating with the Gmail API and using the `gmail.users.messages.send` method, ensuring you have the required permissions to send emails.
  7. Question: How do I fetch email body content using the Gmail API?
  8. Answer: Use the `gmail.users.messages.get` method with the appropriate `format` parameter (e.g., 'full' or 'raw') to retrieve the email's body content. Parsing the returned data may be necessary to extract the content.
  9. Question: What are the common issues with OAuth 2.0 authentication in NextJS Gmail API integration?
  10. Answer: Common issues include incorrect configuration of OAuth credentials, failure to refresh access tokens, and not properly handling the consent flow, leading to authentication errors.

Unlocking the Potential of NextJS and Gmail API Integration

Successfully integrating NextJS with the Gmail API opens up a plethora of possibilities for developers, allowing for the creation of dynamic applications that can manage and interact with email data directly. This journey, while fraught with challenges such as authentication hurdles, managing API rate limits, and parsing complex JSON responses, is immensely rewarding. Proper understanding and implementation of OAuth 2.0, careful request management, and a deep dive into the Gmail API's capabilities are crucial. These efforts not only enhance the functionality of NextJS applications but also improve the overall user experience by providing seamless access to email data. By adhering to the guidelines and solutions discussed, developers can overcome common obstacles and unlock the full potential of their NextJS applications in conjunction with Gmail's powerful email services. This guide aims to serve as a comprehensive resource, equipping developers with the knowledge to navigate these challenges confidently.
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2024.05.09 23:25 Community-Prior Unreleased tracks available.

Unreleased tracks available. This is a full list of the songs I have in FLAC format. Some of these songs have obviously been released since I made the list.
10A - 118 - Sting - Englishman in New York (Leo Gira Remix).mp3
10A - 120 - &lez - Midire (Original Mix) [Bosom].mp3
10A - 120 - &ME - Homelands (Jinadu Vocal Edit).mp3
10A - 120 - Chaleee - WEMOYA (After Hours Mix).mp3
10A - 120 - Francis Mercier, Salif Keita, Nomis (FR) - Kabe (Extended Mix) [Universal Music Division Decca Records France].mp3
10A - 120 - J Bossa, LOV - Sway (Fka Mash Remix) [Shanti Radio].mp3
10A - 120 - Maxi Meraki - You Are My High.mp3
10A - 120 - Nico de Andrea, Julia Church - Worst Case Scenario (DSF Remix) [Armada].mp3
10A - 120 - Tayllor - Kasmir.mp3
10A - 120 - Travis Scott - Modern Jam (Chaleee & Sammi Ferrer Remix).mp3
10A - 121 - Charles & Eddie - Would I Lie [Hoax (BE) & Koshi Remix].mp3
10A - 121 - Da Capo - Make Love Not War (Die House Music Edit).mp3
10A - 121 - Davido - FEEL (Raffa Guido Remix).mp3
10A - 121 - Jolyon Petch - Insomnia (Moomba Bros Remix) [House Life].mp3
10A - 122 - Awka, Academia da Berlinda - So' de tu'.mp3
10A - 122 - Guri, Eider - That's My Game (Original Mix) [Sub_Urban].mp3
10A - 122 - Kid Bamboo - Inca (Savage & SHe Extended Remix) [My Other Side of the Moon].mp3
10A - 122 - Maz (BR), Antdot x The Temper Trap - Corpo e Canc,a~o x Sweet Disposition (Flex Orlando & Dilly Edit.mp3
10A - 122 - Maz (BR), Antdot, Let cia Fialho - Corpo e Canc,a~o (Original Mix) [Dawn Patrol].mp3
10A - 122 - Minoas Cirillo, ReiRei - Lover (Francesco Chiocci Remix) [MoBlack].mp3
10A - 122 - Minoas Cirillo, ReiRei - Lover (Original Mix) [MoBlack].mp3
10A - 122 - Sasson - Makalu.mp3
10A - 122 - Swedish House Mafia - Don't You Worry Child (Jordaz & Suite 52 Remix).mp3
10A - 123 - Maz (BR) & VXSION - Amana Is The Answer (DNS Edit).mp3
10A - 123 - Maz (BR), VXSION - Amana (Original Mix) [Dawn Patrol].mp3
10A - 123 - Maz, VXSION x Florence - Say My Name x Amana (Breakstorm Vocals Edit).mp3
10A - 123 - Peter Guzman, Gianni Petrarca - Tempo Curar.mp3
10A - 123 - Phonique, Bakka (BR) - Guarana.mp3
10A - 123 - Tory Lanez - The Color Violet (Ikerfoxx (ES) Remix).mp3
10A - 124 - Abel Ray X Lazarusman - Woyengi.mp3
10A - 124 - CIRCLE - NeverSeen Remix.mp3
10A - 124 - Downstream - Makeez, Life on Planets (Lazare Remix).mp3
10A - 124 - Kid Cudi - Day N Night (Jamy Nox Remix).mp3
10A - 124 - Peaty x Soldera - Niafunke.mp3
10A - 124 - Supermode - Tell Me Why (James Carter Remix) [Axtone].mp3
10A - 125 - Birds of MInd - No time for Tears (Nick Morgan Rework).mp3
10A - 127 - Dimas Perera, Marling - El Tren (Eloy Gonzalez Remix) [SoundVibes].mp3
10B - 122 - Neil Young - Harvest Moon (Mita Gami Edit).mp3
10B - 122 - Skeleton Army, Rockin Moroccin - Touch (Extended Mix) [Get Physical].mp3
11A - 116 - Yamil - Maiye (Original Mix) [MoBlack].mp3
11A - 118 - Black Coffee & David Guetta - Drive (Da Capo Dub Touch).mp3
11A - 118 - Hamid Al Shaeri - Ouda (PEATY Remix).mp3
11A - 118 - Moojo - Ze Roberto.mp3
11A - 118 - Nuzu Deep - I Am One With The Universe (Chaleee Remix) [WeAreiDyll].mp3
11A - 120 - Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (Kimotion Edit).mp3
11A - 120 - Jackson 5 - I Want You Back (Moojo Edit).mp3
11A - 120 - Kang - Day5 (Faros Remix).mp3
11A - 120 - Mano, Ajna - Bottom.mp3
11A - 120 - MARTINE GIRAULT - Revival (Newman (I Love) remix).mp3
11A - 120 - Massh - iLanga (&ME Edit).mp3
11A - 120 - Myd, Chambord - Together We Stand (Chambord Remix) [Ed Banger].mp3
11A - 120 - Nico de Andrea, Eli & Fur - Start The Fire (Tayllor Extended Remix) [Armada].mp3
11A - 120 - Sofi Tukker, &friends, Mari Merenda, Sophia Ardessore - Veneno (&friends Extended Mix) [SOFI TUKKER LLC].mp3
11A - 121 - Ajna & Jamiie ft Nomvula - ID DEMO NEW.mp3
11A - 121 - Chocolate Puma, Haska - Always And Forever (Extended Mix) [Armada].mp3
11A - 122 - Busta Rhymes, Rampa, Black Coffee - Mamakusa.mp3
11A - 122 - CamelPhat - What A Day (Marten Lou Remix).mp3
11A - 122 - Kabza de Small - Imithandazo (David Mackay Remix).mp3
11A - 122 - Lemon & Herb - Zulumke (Da Capo Afro Dub).mp3
11A - 122 - Mont Rouge - Belsunce.mp3
11A - 122 - NenaHalena, AMEME - Own The Fire (Extended Lit Mix) [One Tribe].mp3
11A - 123 - CAMAGU - Augusto Yepes.mp3
11A - 123 - Coll - Daydreaming.mp3
11A - 123 - Daft Punk - Get Lucky (Rivo Remix).mp3
11A - 123 - David Tort, Markem - Move Ya Body (Extended Mix) [HoTL].mp3
11A - 123 - Keinemusik, Alan Dixon, Arabic Piano - Thandaza (Original Mix) [Keinemusik].mp3
11A - 123 - Mano Negra - Sueno De Solentiname (Pablo Fierro Version).mp3
11A - 123 - Pablo Fierro, Joyia - Our Love (Original Mix) [WE'RE HERE].mp3
11A - 123 - Royksopp - Running To The Sea (DSF Edit).mp3
11A - 124 - DiMO (BG), Mr.K (BG) - Ronda (Original Mix) [Rituals].mp3
11A - 125 - Rampa - Les Gout (Sllash & Doppe Edit).mp3
11A - 125 - Tayllor - Eyes On Me.mp3
11B - 122 - Baron (FR), Mel Bundo - Spacer (Original Mix) [Get Physical].mp3
12A - 116 - The Weeknd - Creepin' [Hoax (BE) & INMAHEAD Remix].mp3
12A - 118 - Meera (NO) - Blomst (Original Mix) [Crib].mp3
12A - 118 - Michael Jackson - The Thriller (Lucas Moncorge Vision).mp3
12A - 119 - Pippi Ciez, Chukku - Final Chapter (Original Mix) [Madorasindahouse].mp3
12A - 119 - Softmal, LLolita - Family Affair (Original Mix) [Resurrection].mp3
12A - 120 - Da Capo - New Sun.mp3
12A - 120 - Djolee - Lady in Black (Original Mix) [Manitox].mp3
12A - 120 - Fatoumata Diawara - Nterini (Kylian Remix).mp3
12A - 120 - Kanye West - Love Lockdown (Vidojean X Oliver Loenn Afro Remix).mp3
12A - 120 - Maz - Ndaciii.mp3
12A - 120 - MoBlack, Benja, Franc Fala - Yamore.mp3
12A - 120 - MOSY - Watching My Body Move (Original Mix) [Tortuga].mp3
12A - 120 - Prince Kaybee - Higher (Chaleee Remix).mp3
12A - 120 - Shredder SA - Mfana Seshego (Original Mix) [&Maru].mp3
12A - 120 - Tato, MoBlack, VHOOR, Tuyo & FBC - Clareou (Extended Mix) [MoBlack].mp3
12A - 120 - The Weeknd, Moojo - Secret ID x Creepin' (Rivo Mashup).mp3
12A - 120 - Toto - Africa (Alex Twin Edit).mp3
12A - 120 - Victor Alc - Essamina.mp3
12A - 120 - YusMusica - Family Affair.mp3
12A - 121 - Bukeka, Ajna (BE) - Kwenze (Mosoo Remix) [Magnifik].mp3
12A - 121 - Darksidevinyl - What that thing called (Original Mix) [Lekke LLC].mp3
12A - 121 - Kosheen - Hide U (Issy x Marten Lou).mp3
12A - 121 - Regard - Ride It (FromParis Remix).mp3
12A - 121 - Sasson (FR), Bar - Bate Forte.mp3
12A - 122 - Candi Staton - Hallelujah Anyway (Larse VIP Edit).mp3
12A - 122 - Eran Hersh, Alex Twin - Ya Nana.mp3
12A - 122 - Jorja Smith - Little Things (Peace Control Remix).mp3
12A - 122 - Lana Del Rey x Bro code - Summertime Sadness x djMerlon (Chris IDH Edit).mp3
12A - 122 - Moloko - Forever More (Andrew Meller Edit).mp3
12A - 122 - Tabia, Tayllor, Joezi - Butterfly Effect (Extended) [Deep Root Tribe].mp3
12A - 123 - Emmanuel Jal, Nitefreak - Gorah (Francis Mercier Midnight Extended Mix) [Higher Ground].mp3
12A - 123 - Toto - Africa (V2 Rampa Edit).mp3
12A - 123 - Vooz Brothers - Oh Sheep (Original Mix) [REDOLENT].mp3
12A - 124 - Alex Twin, Joezi - Sweet K (Extended Mix) [Kitisuru].mp3
12A - 127 - Quentin Harris - Warning (Adam Ten & Mita Gami Re-Edit).mp3
12A - 128 - Kasabian - Call (Solomun Remix) [Columbia (Sony)].mp3
1A - 118 - Reekado Banks - Feel Different (Chris IDH Remix) [Yulunga].mp3
1A - 120 - Blue Method - Hele.mp3
1A - 120 - Bob Sinclar - World Hold On (Not From Paris Remix).mp3
1A - 120 - Digolo Phillip & Dylan-S - Dana (Foozak & Candyman Remix).mp3
1A - 120 - Drush (FR) & Oluhle x The Weeknd - Nyakalo x Shameless (Pete Dash Mushup).mp3
1A - 120 - Malive, Luiza Gogoia, Morgado - Quintal.mp3
1A - 120 - Oluwadamvic, Anghel, Prayon - Koleye (Extended Mix) [Go Deeva].mp3
1A - 121 - Bob Sinclar - World Hold On (Sasson & Soubeiran Remix).mp3
1A - 121 - Ost & Kjex, Yulia Niko - Love The Rain Days (Santiago Garcia Extended Remix) [Armada].mp3
1A - 122 - Drake & Rampa - Virgil Forever (Instrumental).mp3
1A - 122 - Eran Hersh x Kasango - Ascension.mp3
1A - 122 - Feid - Classy 101 (Maz, VXSION Extended Edit).mp3
1A - 122 - Shimza, Caiiro - Nyali.mp3
1A - 122 - Victor Alc - I Know You Know.mp3
1A - 123 - Duke Dumont - Ocean Drive (Ikerfoxx (ES) Remix).mp3
1A - 123 - James Organ, Kuuda - The Real You (Original Mix) [SHEN].mp3
1A - 123 - Jazzuelle, Kali Mija, Enrico & Carmo, Lati (BR) - Me Ama (Original Mix) [Abracadabra].mp3
1A - 124 - Lazarusman, LITERATURA - Story Of Our Lives (Original Mix) [Connected Frontline].mp3
1A - 124 - Tyla - Water (Yaacov Remix).mp3
2A - 120 - Angelos - Ages (Original Mix) [Frau Blau].mp3
2A - 120 - Black Coffee - Juju (Chaleee & Sammi Ferrer Escalation Remix).mp3
2A - 120 - Bun Xapa - La Mezcla.mp3
2A - 120 - Dennis Ferrer - Hey Hey (Da Capo & Kitty Amor Extended Remix) [Defected].mp3
2A - 120 - Moori - Go Deep.mp3
2A - 120 - Okey, Orsay - Natura (Extended Mix) [Deep Root Tribe].mp3
2A - 120 - Omah Lay - Soso (Deroos Extended Remix).mp3
2A - 120 - QUENTRO & Tuna - Soro Soke.mp3
2A - 120 - Swedish House Mafia - Leave The World Behind (Vidojean X Oliver Loenn 2024 Rework).mp3
2A - 120 - Tyla - Water (Vanco Edit).mp3
2A - 120 - Vidojean x Oliver Loenn - Alameyo (Extended Mix) [Tomorrowland].mp3
2A - 121 - Jamek Ortega - Ride With Me.mp3
2A - 121 - Michael Jackson - Beat it (Shimza Remix).mp3
2A - 122 - 16BL, Colle, deroos - One Place (Extended Mix) [Brain Sugar].mp3
2A - 122 - Alex Twin - Bandido.mp3
2A - 122 - Black Coffee - Gardens Of Eden (Enoo Napa Remix).mp3
2A - 122 - Busta Rhymes - Give It 2 Me (Moon J Remix).mp3
2A - 122 - Colle' - Kupata.mp3
2A - 122 - Dennis Ferrer - Hey Hey (Jack Back Extended Remix) [Defected].mp3
2A - 122 - Dj Fabio Deep - Tombua (Original Mix) [Guettoz Muzik].mp3
2A - 122 - Folamour - Voyage (Antdot Remix).mp3
2A - 122 - Ginno Mesina - This Shit Is Bananas.mp3
2A - 122 - Moon J - Know What You Want (Original Mix) [Tortuga].mp3
2A - 122 - THEUSS - Losing My Mind (Aaaron Remix) [AZZUR].mp3
2A - 123 - Asake - Basquiat (AUGUSTE Remix) [Disposable].mp3
2A - 123 - Bukeka, Ajna (BE) - Anahata (Original Mix) [Magnifik].mp3
2A - 123 - German Brigante - Karttikeya (Original Mix) [Sol Selectas].mp3
2A - 123 - John Cala - Momentum (Original Mix) [Siamese].mp3
2A - 123 - Kashovski - Bad Man (Original Mix) [Get Physical].mp3
2A - 123 - Nico de Andrea, Baron (FR), D - Prezzy - Kingston Groove (Extended Mix) [Armada].mp3
2A - 123 - Palane, Badbwoy - De Soweto (Extended Mix) [Subsonik].mp3
2A - 123 - Victor Alc - Boreal.mp3
2A - 124 - Andre Rizo, Christian Lepah - Kankane (Original Mix) [Katun].mp3
3A - 117 - Moojo, Da Capo - What U Desire (Vocal Mix).mp3
3A - 118 - Chaleee, Marco Pex - Your Hands.mp3
3A - 118 - Yamil, Rosalinda de la Espada - A Ti Nada Mas (Original Mix) [Monaberry].mp3
3A - 120 - 40D x CONDE - Meteor.mp3
3A - 120 - Animalic Drum - Mwendwa (Extended Mix) [Kitisuru].mp3
3A - 120 - Leon - Rise (Baron (FR), Darmon - Mamy Edit).mp3
3A - 120 - MOSY - However (Original Mix) [Tortuga].mp3
3A - 120 - Naika - 1 + 1 (Guapo Remix).mp3
3A - 120 - Naomi Sharon - Definition Of Love (Alex K sh Remix).mp3
3A - 120 - RISE (Ilan Edit), played by keinemusik.mp3
3A - 120 - Tyla - Truth or Dare (Vidojean x Oliver Loenn Remix).mp3
3A - 120 - Victor Alc - Sudam rica.mp3
3A - 120 - WhoMadeWho x Rampa - Tell Me Are We (Arrab Remix).mp3
3A - 121 - Arodes - Rolling.mp3
3A - 121 - Drake - One Dance (DENI Remix).mp3
3A - 122 - A.C.N. - Hekima (Original Mix) [TAU].mp3
3A - 122 - AM M , Baron, Hook N Sling... - Like That x Take You Higher (Cassablanca Edit).mp3
3A - 122 - Disclosure, Eliza Doolittle - You & Me (Rivo Remix) [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)].mp3
3A - 122 - Drake - A Keeper (Chaleee & Sammi Ferrer Remix).mp3
3A - 122 - Gruwski - Nyami (Original Mix) [MoBlack].mp3
3A - 122 - Kassin - Paradise.mp3
3A - 122 - Makossa & Megablast - Soy Como Soy (Arodes Remix).mp3
3A - 122 - The Weeknd - After Hours (Marcus Santoro Sunset Remix).mp3
3A - 122 - Vernis Rouge - Bande organis e (Kimotion Extended Version) [RCA Group].mp3
3A - 122 - Years & Years - Desire (Adam Trigger & Hoax (BE) Remix).mp3
3A - 123 - ANOTR, Abel Balder - Relax My Eyes (Chris Arna & Morbus Remix).mp3
3A - 123 - Bryson Tiller - Right My Wrongs (Ikerfoxx (ES) Remix).mp3
3A - 123 - Rockin Moroccin - Oldschool, Baby (Playa Edit) V2.mp3
3A - 123 - The Weeknd - Save Your Tears (Alex Wann Remix).mp3
3A - 124 - Arodes - Burning Like This (Original Mix) [Unreleased].mp3
3A - 124 - Capoon - All Of My Heart (Original Mix) [Human By Default].mp3
3A - 124 - Capoon, Vicky Kroon - Yesterday (Original Mix).mp3
3B - 118 - &friends, Bayanni - Ta Ta Ta (Extended) [TH3RD BRAIN].mp3
3B - 124 - The Killers - Mr. Brightside (Aahil Edit).mp3
4A - 119 - Kintar - End Emotions (Extended Mix) [Armada].mp3
4A - 120 - &friends, Phina Asa - This Is What It Feels Like (Atmos Blaq Extended Remix) [Armada].mp3
4A - 120 - Alex Wann, Soubeiran, Nes Mburu - N'Gele.mp3
4A - 120 - Berin - Exotica (Original Mix) [Sunset Gathering].mp3
4A - 120 - Lazarusman, Liva K, atsou - 100 Horses (Original Mix) [Madorasindahouse].mp3
4A - 120 - Moh Maya - Alchemist (Original Mix) [Human By Default].mp3
4A - 120 - Nelly Furtado - Say it Right (Soubeiran Remix).mp3
4A - 120 - Nico Morano, MeWhy - Bingo (DSF Remix) [Ontourage].mp3
4A - 120 - Omah Lay - Holy Ghost (Marino Canal & Santiago Garcia Remix).mp3
4A - 120 - Soubeiran - Mas Que Nada.mp3
4A - 120 - Vidojean X Oliver Loenn - More Than You Know (2024 Rework).mp3
4A - 121 - Dorian Craft - Kilamba (Oxia Remix) [Diversions].mp3
4A - 121 - Dorian Craft, Baron (FR) - Paradigm (Original Mix) [Human By Default].mp3
4A - 121 - Enzo Siffredi, FNX OMAR & BAQABO - Kiswahili (FNX Omar's Mix) [Wired].mp3
4A - 121 - Madonna - Rain (Urmet K Edit 2023).mp3
4A - 121 - Mr. Moudz - Gana (Original Mix) [Go Deeva].mp3
4A - 121 - Playmen, Valeron, Klavdia - Touch Me (Extended Version) [Panik].mp3
4A - 121 - Raffa Guido - Famax (Jerak Remix).mp3
4A - 121 - Touzani, Sofiya Nzau - Ouria Deka (West & Hill Remix) [House Music With Love].mp3
4A - 122 - Adriatique, Eynka - Beyond Us (Extended Hatshepsut Version - Alex Wann Remix) [Cercle].mp3
4A - 122 - Alex Wann & Paul Kalkbrenner - Haze x Sky and Sand (TWINS Edit).mp3
4A - 122 - Alex Wann - Haze (Michel 'On A Dream' Edit).mp3
4A - 122 - Alex Wann vs Pink - What about Haze (Quma Edit).mp3
4A - 122 - Andrea Oliva, Moeaike, Arodes - Stronger Than Before (Original Mix) [Unreleased].mp3
4A - 122 - Armin van Buuren - In And Out Of Love (Rivo Remix) Demo.mp3
4A - 122 - Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody (Alex Wann Edit).mp3
4A - 122 - Clavi Binos, Xolani, Ivy Lesson, Mcebisi - Ngonyama yamaZulu (DSF Remix) [Afro Fusion].mp3
4A - 122 - Coll - Breathe.mp3
4A - 122 - Drake & Jorja Smith - Get It Together (Antdot & VXSION Revisit Intro Mix).mp3
4A - 122 - Drake - Slime You Out (Samson Remix).mp3
4A - 122 - Franky Wah, Robin M - Intina (Original Mix) [SHEN].mp3
4A - 122 - Franky Wah, Robin M - Maasai (Original Mix) [SHEN].mp3
4A - 122 - Nico Morano, MeWhy - Everything I Own (Gorje Hewek Remix) [Ontourage].mp3
4A - 122 - REMIND - Look Around You (Moojo Remix).mp3
4A - 122 - Yamil - Kale Kale (Original Mix) [MoBlack].mp3
4A - 123 - Akon - Smack That (&friends Remix).mp3
4A - 123 - Alexey Union, Alar - Im Going Big (Original Mix) [TalkTalk].mp3
4A - 123 - Axwell & Ingrosso - More Than You Know (Mont Rouge Remix) [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)].mp3
4A - 123 - Coldplay - Viva La Vida (Choujaa & Epsylon Remix).mp3
4A - 123 - Idd Aziz, Darksidevinyl - Embe (Original Mix) [Lekke LLC].mp3
4A - 123 - Memo Rex, PALOMA. - Muladhara (Original Mix) [Sol Selectas].mp3
4A - 124 - Angus & Julia Stone - Big Jet Plane (Raphael Palacci Extended Mix).mp3
4A - 124 - Empire Of The Sun - Walking on a Dream (VXSION Edit).mp3
4A - 125 - Carlita - Time (Original Mix) [Counter].mp3
4A - 125 - Empire Of The Sun - Walking on a Dream (Kimotion x Amour Propre Remix).mp3
4A - 125 - Meloko, Mozambo - Ubatuba.mp3
4A - 125 - Rampa - Les Gout (Tayllor Edit).mp3
5A - 117 - Peggy Gou, Lenny Kravitz - I Believe in love again (Darren x Hoodia Remix).mp3
5A - 118 - Vidojean X Oliver Loenn X Alesso - Depeche X If I Lose Myself (Mashup).mp3
5A - 119 - Yacine Dessouki, NDRK - You (Original Mix) [LSF21+].mp3
5A - 120 - Bill Withers - Who Is He (Victhor Remix).mp3
5A - 120 - Bun Xapa - Yeke Yeke (Original Mix) [Calamar].mp3
5A - 120 - Chris IDH - Sunray.mp3
5A - 120 - COOLIO - Gangsta Paradise (Moojo Edit).mp3
5A - 120 - Da Africa Deep - Feel The Love (Original Mix) [One People].mp3
5A - 120 - Da Africa Deep, Mici - Me And You (Extended Mix) [One People].mp3
5A - 120 - Demay - Now That We Found Love (Original Mix) [Calamar].mp3
5A - 120 - G.Zamora, Markuss - Marina (Original Mix) [Personal Belongings].mp3
5A - 120 - Malive, Billy Otto - Reduto (Original Mix) [Diynamic].mp3
5A - 120 - Monkey Safari - Remedy (Original Mix) [Good Vibes From Paradise].mp3
5A - 120 - MOSY - If You Want Me To Stay (Uh Ooh) (Extended Version).mp3
5A - 120 - Naomi Sharon - Another Life (Emre K. Remix).mp3
5A - 120 - Naomi Sharon - Another Life (TwoNotty Edit).mp3
5A - 120 - Naomi Sharon - Another Life (Urmet K Remix).mp3
5A - 120 - Nico Morano, Iron Mayhem - 1979 (Nico Morano Extended Rework) [LIVANA MUSIC].mp3
5A - 120 - Plixis - Coming Back.mp3
5A - 120 - Rihanna - Needed Me (Suite 52 x Bondo Remix).mp3
5A - 120 - Roque, Nontu X - Visions Of Love (Enoo Napa Remix) [DeepHouse].mp3
5A - 120 - SAM-A - Zurimars (Original Mix) [Immortal Bass].mp3
5A - 120 - Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger (Ahmed Bench Remix).mp3
5A - 120 - The Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough (Ikerfoxx & Ash Remix).mp3
5A - 120 - The Policy - Maashaven (Dennis Louvra Remix).mp3
5A - 120 - Yamil - You Never Alone (Original Mix) [Pieces of Life].mp3
5A - 121 - &Me - Out Of My Head.mp3
5A - 121 - AlphaBeta - Lullaby (Original Mix) [QulaqAs].mp3
5A - 121 - Bun Xapa, Moojo - Tokyo.mp3
5A - 121 - Coco, Mole, Nitefreak - Savior (Extended) [Deep Root Tribe].mp3
5A - 121 - Gabsy, Ransac - Tarzn (Original Mix) [Wired].mp3
5A - 121 - Gui Boratto - D jeuner Sur L'Herbe (Antdot & Bakka BR Remix Gui Boratto Edit) [Zatar].mp3
5A - 121 - Gui Boratto - D jeuner Sur L'Herbe (Antdot & Bakka BR Remix) [Zatar].mp3
5A - 121 - Jon.K - Contigo (Original Mix) [Somatique].mp3
5A - 121 - Mass?h, Adam Port - All I Got.mp3
5A - 121 - Michael Ritter - Always Love (Original Mix) [AZZUR].mp3
5A - 121 - Moojo - Lisboa.mp3
5A - 121 - SAMM (BE) - TROY.mp3
5A - 121 - Starving Yet Full, Caiiro, Moojo - NGWINO (Original Mix) [Calamar].mp3
5A - 122 - Joezi, Cesaar - Black Sand (Original Mix) [Wired].mp3
5A - 122 - &ME vs. Bad Bunny - Garden Porto Bonito (Calussa Edit).mp3
5A - 122 - Alex Wann - Mayne.mp3
5A - 122 - Coco, Urmet K - Look Up My Baby (Alex Twin Remix) [Yulunga].mp3
5A - 122 - Darque - April (Original Mix) [Kunye].mp3
5A - 122 - ID - Falling Back (Chalee Remix).mp3
5A - 122 - Idd Aziz, KingDonna, Miishu - Ringa (Original Mix) [Sondela].mp3
5A - 122 - Idd Aziz, Savage & SHe , Dean Walker - Dakar (Extended mix) [Handz Of Time].mp3
5A - 122 - Jordan John - Magic (Instrumental) [One Tribe].mp3
5A - 122 - Maglia - U BE MINE (Original Mix) [Anemos Dance].mp3
5A - 122 - Marasi - Africa.mp3
5A - 122 - Maxic - Desert Rose (Original Mix) [BlackSea].mp3
5A - 122 - Meloko, Selim Sivade, Utli, Aemz - Don't Stop (Gianni Romano, Emanuele Esposito, Aura Remix) [Madorasindahouse].mp3
5A - 122 - Michael Jackson x Renate, Presi On, Augusto Yepes - Thriller x Mawu (Yigit&Mert Edit).mp3
5A - 122 - Moojo - Meditation.mp3
5A - 122 - NIIXII - Me and You (DSF Remix) [Mindgame].mp3
5A - 122 - Rockin Moroccin - Always On Time (Extended Mix) [Go Deeva].mp3
5A - 122 - Sounds Of Rituals & Augusto Yepes - Seva In The Deep (Darmon Edit).mp3
5A - 122 - Starving Yet Full, MOSY - On My Mind (Original Mix) [Tortuga].mp3
5A - 122 - Tayllor - Into You (Bootleg).mp3
5A - 123 - Alex Kosh - I Told You (Original Mix) [Sudam].mp3
5A - 123 - DJ G, Juliet Mendoza - Elevate (Dr Feel Remix) [SP].mp3
5A - 123 - Dorian Craft, Chambord - Lost in the Night (Sis Remix) [Diversions].mp3
5A - 123 - Drake - Finesse (Antdot Remix).mp3
5A - 123 - DSF - Not Like You (Extended Mix) [My Other Side of the Moon].mp3
5A - 123 - Emanuele Esposito, Gianni Romano, Helen Tesfazghi - It's Not Right (Moojo Remix) [Ulu].mp3
5A - 123 - Francis Mercier, Boukman Eksperyans - Imamou (Original Mix) [Deep Root Tribe].mp3
5A - 123 - Jazzy, Jamie Jones - We Groovin (Sparrow & Barbossa Remix) [Helix].mp3
5A - 123 - Maz - Emorio^.mp3
5A - 123 - Maz(BR), VXSION x ABBA - Amana x SOS (Dario Hessabi Edit).mp3
5A - 123 - Stromae - Alors Fraoula (Darmon Edit).mp3
5A - 124 - Johannes Brecht - Arp Piano (Club Version) [Diynamic].mp3
5A - 124 - Malik Taj - Contigo.mp3
5A - 124 - Marten Lou - Radiohead 4.0.mp3
5A - 124 - Rufus Du Sol - New Sky (Sathler Remix).mp3
5A - 125 - Zac, Lazarusman, Hugo Cantarra - Validate Yourself (Extended Mix) [Zerothree].mp3
5B - 120 - WhoMadeWho, RY X - Love Will Save Me (Marten Lou Remix) [The Moment].mp3
5B - 122 - Emanuel Satie, Tim Engelhardt, Maga, Sean Doron - Resilience (Andhim Extended Remix) [Scenarios].mp3
6A - 115 - Bobby Caldwell - Do 4 Love (Victhor Remix).mp3
6A - 118 - Muzari - Saka (Original Mix) [Open Bar].mp3
6A - 118 - Rhodes, CamelPhat - Home (Arabic Piano Remix) [Broke].mp3
6A - 119 - Kimotion X Luch - You You You.mp3
6A - 120 - &friends, Joseph (CH) - Jackie Brown.mp3
6A - 120 - Ariano Kina - Love With You (Original Mix) [Made in Kin ].mp3
6A - 120 - Aytiwan & Kaudron - Es Vedra (Chaleee Remix).mp3
6A - 120 - Bun Xapa - Masego fijnal.mp3
6A - 120 - Dennis Ferrer, Danil Wright, Kasango - Church Lady (Extended Mix) [King Street].mp3
6A - 120 - Disalazar - Medusa (Dr Feel Extended Remix) [Polyptych].mp3
6A - 120 - Forrest, &friends, Del Arte - Everyday (Original Mix) [Hidden Hands].mp3
6A - 120 - Gruwski - Amaya (Original Mix) [MoBlack].mp3
6A - 120 - Gruwski - Maremu (Original Mix) [MoBlack].mp3
6A - 120 - Guapo, Peaty - 6PM In Casablanca.mp3
6A - 120 - Hanna Hais, Leo Guardo, GuguPash - Angeke (Original Mix) [MoBlack].mp3
6A - 120 - Jerome Sydor - Ano Derirwo (Original Mix) [Highlimit].mp3
6A - 120 - Minoas Cirillo, ReiRei - Cairo (Extended Mix) [Night Mayors].mp3
6A - 120 - Nico Morano, MeWhy - 100 Miles (Re.you Remix) [Ontourage].mp3
6A - 120 - OVEOUS, QVLN - Queimar (GUAPO (AO) Remix) [Hyper Soul].mp3
6A - 120 - Pablo Fierro, Vanco, Una Rams - WELE WELE (Original Mix) [WE'RE HERE].mp3
6A - 120 - QARAQOOM - Oasis (Original Mix) [QARAQOOM].mp3
6A - 120 - RBOR - Isoma.mp3
6A - 120 - Rufus Du Sol - Innerbloom (Imad & Dennis Louvra Remix).mp3
6A - 120 - Samm & Ajna - By my side.mp3
6A - 120 - Soulroots, Nuzu Deep - Sipho (West & Hill Club Version) V2.mp3
6A - 120 - Zerb, Sofiya Nzau - Mwaki (&friends Remix Extended) [TH3RD BRAIN].mp3
6A - 121 - Mita Gami - Danger Vocals.mp3
6A - 121 - Rhodes, CamelPhat - Home (Samm & Ajna Remix) [Broke].mp3
6A - 122 - &lez - The Rhythm Of Dancing (Extended Mix) [SIZE].mp3
6A - 122 - Bantwanas, Pops Mohamed, Sobantwana - Kora (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep].mp3
6A - 122 - Bun Xapa - Thibang Thibang.mp3
6A - 122 - G rkem ay - Solo (Original Mix) [Madorasindahouse].mp3
6A - 122 - Haldo - We Danzhe (Original Mix) [Ocha Mzansi].mp3
6A - 122 - Hyenah, DJ Tira, Nitefreak, Luke Ntombela - Ezizweni (Nitefreak Remix) [Sondela].mp3
6A - 122 - Illinois, Darksidevinyl - Lola's Theme (Original Mix) [Lekke LLC].mp3
6A - 122 - KEENE, Arabic Piano - All Night.mp3
6A - 122 - LevyM - Champagne.mp3
6A - 122 - LevyM - Heartache.mp3
6A - 122 - LevyM, Kash Neeve - Heartache (Extended Mix) [Sondela Recordings Ltd].mp3
6A - 122 - Madonna - Music (Alex Twin Rework).mp3
6A - 122 - Moh Maya - El Gallo Dos (Original Mix) [Human By Default].mp3
6A - 122 - Nitefreak, laureno - Asara.mp3
6A - 122 - PEATY - Bamako (Original Mix) [MoBlack].mp3
6A - 122 - Phonique, Ayla (BR) - To Move On (Phonique Remix) [Zatar].mp3
6A - 122 - RY X - Howling (Legare Remix).mp3
6A - 122 - SINHEDA, TwoForAll, Nusty - Ibe Sala (Original Mix) [Wired].mp3
6A - 122 - Soldera, Cazt, Dandara Manoela - Minha Prece Remix (Extended Mix) [MoBlack].mp3
6A - 122 - Tato - Pelo meu amor.mp3
6A - 122 - Tripolism - Ras In France (Extended Mix) [Ultra].mp3
6A - 122 - William Rizz - Magical (Original Mix) [Deep In Your Soul].mp3
6A - 123 - Carlos Torre, Torre & Lords - El Tambor (Original Mix) [Made In Miami].mp3
6A - 123 - Dougwav - Signals.mp3
6A - 123 - Enamour, Samanta Liza - Slip Away (Tim Engelhardt & Sean Doron Remix) [LIFEFORMS].mp3
6A - 123 - Nico Morano, MeWhy - One Too Many Times (Fairplay Remix) [Ontourage].mp3
6A - 123 - The Drifter, Kadosh (IL) - Jakarta (Night Version) [Feines Tier].mp3
6A - 123 - Tommy Farrow - Let's Just (Arodes Remix) [Stress].mp3
6A - 123 - Victor Alc - Shared Love.mp3
6A - 123 - XANDL - Wimbo (Original Mix) [Maneki Neko].mp3
6A - 123 - York, Eran Hersh, Solr - Wema (Extended Mix) [Green Room].mp3
6A - 124 - Abel Ray, Kashovski x Underworld - Sick Boy Born Slippy.mp3
6A - 124 - Coll - Something to Believe.mp3
6A - 124 - Kashovski - Pull Out The Fire.mp3
6A - 124 - Meera (NO) - No Space (Original Mix) [Crib].mp3
6A - 124 - Mita Gami - All By Myself.mp3
6A - 124 - Moojo - I Want Your Soul.mp3
6A - 124 - Tayllor - Zurdo (Original mix) [IZIKI].mp3
6A - 125 - Silyvi, Two Strong - Quando Fui A Benguela (Original Mix) [NuLu].mp3
6A - 126 - Bulat - Karimu (The Organism Remix) [Organic Tunes].mp3
6A - 126 - Lazarusman, AMEME, Cameron - Never (Extended Mix) [REALM].mp3
6B - 119 - Chambord X MJ - Mamentia (Don't Stop) (Abel Ray Edit).mp3
7A - 118 - The Weeknd - Earned It (DUMAA Edit).mp3
7A - 120 - Adele - Set Fire To The Rain (Choujaa Remix).mp3
7A - 120 - Ajna - Move (V2 DEMO).mp3
7A - 120 - Ajna, Samm vs Whitney Houston - Unbreak my Union (Quma Edit).mp3
7A - 120 - Alessa Khin - Asita (Original Mix) [Afromatic Lab.].mp3
7A - 120 - Arodes & Fahlberg - She Asked Me To Dance.mp3
7A - 120 - Avangart Tabldot - Ella.mp3
7A - 120 - Choujaa - Nyu Bi Woni.mp3
7A - 120 - Coco, Urmet K - Look Up My Baby (Chris IDH Remix) [Yulunga].mp3
7A - 120 - Drake - Get It Together (Samson Remix).mp3
7A - 120 - Emanuel Satie, Maga - Flores (Meera (NO) Remix) [Scenarios].mp3
7A - 120 - Fahlberg, Jamek Ortega - Tirana Nights (Original Mix) [Madorasindahouse].mp3
7A - 120 - Konvex (FR), L'Amorosso - Back to Life (Original Mix) [AZZUR].mp3
7A - 120 - Mayas - Call Me (Chaleee Remix).mp3
7A - 120 - RBOR - Take Me Deep (Original Mix) [Sunset Gathering].mp3
7A - 120 - Samm (BE) - Massako (Original Mix) [Magnifik].mp3
7A - 120 - Samm - Paradise.mp3
7A - 121 - Ajna (BE), Samm (BE) - Secundo (Original Mix) [Magnifik].mp3
7A - 121 - Bakayan - Breath.mp3
7A - 121 - DJ Merlon - Room Temperature.mp3
7A - 122 - 1995_Hallelujah (Sachaaa & Lazare Edit).mp3
7A - 122 - Alex Twin, Joezi - Mohoya (Extended Mix) [Kitisuru].mp3
7A - 122 - David Hopperman, Natema - Zulu (Joezi Remix) [TRANSA].mp3
7A - 122 - Emmanuel Jal, KEENE, Angelos - Bud h (Djeff Remix) [Madorasindahouse].mp3
7A - 122 - Joezi - Amathole (Alex Twin Remix).mp3
7A - 122 - Konvex (FR) - Ma Douce (Atsou Remix) [AZZUR].mp3
7A - 122 - Lizwi, Nariz (IL), Joezi - Omama (Original Mix) [Wired].mp3
7A - 122 - Muzari - Iphutha Lami (Chaleee Remix).mp3
7A - 122 - Notre Dame - Ritmo del Mundo.mp3
7A - 122 - REMIND - 1995 (Original Mix) [Calamar].mp3
7A - 122 - Sasson (FR), Mont Rouge - War Cry (Original Mix) [WE'RE HERE].mp3
7A - 122 - Tayllor - Baylame.mp3
7A - 122 - VXSION - Ouakam (Extended Mix) [Endless Music (BR)].mp3
7A - 123 - Ahmed Spins - Anchor Point (Am m 's Voodoo Drums Edit).mp3
7A - 123 - Ben Westbeech, Johannes Brecht - Believer (Club Version) [Diynamic].mp3
7A - 123 - Manybeat - The Gypsy Woman (Original Mix) [Tortuga].mp3
7A - 123 - Safar (FR) - Love Parade (Original Mix) [Sol Selectas].mp3
7A - 123 - Samm (BE), Maxi Meraki - Open Your Eyes (Extended Mix).mp3
7A - 123 - Zouk Machine - Maldon (Rampa Edit).mp3
7A - 124 - Ayala (IT) - Kong (Original Mix) [Multinotes].mp3
7A - 124 - Badbwoy - Loving You (Extended Mix) [Subsonik].mp3
7A - 124 - Coco, Urmet K - Look Up My Baby (DSF Remix) [Yulunga].mp3
7A - 124 - Darque, Thandi Draai - Yonke (Rodriguez Jr. Remix) [Kunye].mp3
7A - 124 - Marasi - Opera (Original Mix) [Madorasindahouse].mp3
7A - 125 - Lyves, Joseph Ashworth - Signs (Extended Mix) [Sound of Outside].mp3
7A - 126 - Chemical Surf - Mercy (Extended Mix) [Get Physical].mp3
7B - 121 - Sin ad O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U (Yulia Niko Edit).mp3
7B - 122 - Spencer Brown, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Wilt Claybourne - Awu Wemadoda (&friends Mix) [diviine].mp3
8A - 118 - Jaquet - Soy Candela.mp3
8A - 118 - Kimotion - Right Here Right Now (Original Mix) [Techno And Chill].mp3
8A - 120 - Anza, LITCHI, Atlantis (ofc) - Di Bunja (Original Mix) [Sol Selectas].mp3
8A - 120 - Asif Shmueli - HUGS.mp3
8A - 120 - Burak Yeter, Danelle Sandoval, Kimotion - Tuesday (Kimotion Remix) [Connection].mp3
8A - 120 - De Noko, Prinz Tello - Mosadi Wa Mosotho (Original Afrohouse Mix) [iM Electronica].mp3
8A - 120 - Dua Lipa - Houdini X Chris IDH - Falling For Your Lies (Dino M Edit).mp3
8A - 120 - Emanuele Esposito, Gianni Romano, Tim Schou - Possibilities & Harmonies (Original Mix) [Ulu].mp3
8A - 120 - Fleetwood Mac - Dreams (Moojo & Demaya Edit).mp3
8A - 120 - HUGEL, Alex Wann - Forever In My Mind.mp3
8A - 120 - Jonny Miller - Somewhere (Chaleee Oblivion Mix).mp3
8A - 120 - Keinemusik - Muye (Enoo Napa Remix).mp3
8A - 120 - Kiko Navarro, Hugo Navarro - Una Mattina (Original Mix) [Afroterraneo].mp3
8A - 120 - Kris Davis - Forever Alone.mp3
8A - 120 - M.E.M.O. - Loca (Extended Version) [Mobilee].mp3
8A - 120 - Maz, Antdot - Run.mp3
8A - 120 - Meloko, LKF Project, Selim Sivade - Simple Child (Illusory Remix) [AZZUR].mp3
8A - 120 - Moojo - Oui.mp3
8A - 120 - Nico Morano, MeWhy - Juno Love (Santiago Garcia Remix) [Ontourage].mp3
8A - 120 - Omary, Saint Evo - El Amal.mp3
8A - 120 - Peaty x Peace Control - Echoes (Remix).mp3
8A - 120 - P DE & Dangel Twins - Dorma.mp3
8A - 120 - REMIND, Moojo, Loving - It's Alright.mp3
8A - 120 - Rihanna - Stay (Moojo Remix).mp3
8A - 120 - Robin M - Tu Sawa (Original Mix) [SHEN].mp3
8A - 120 - Robin M, Nyabuto - Tu Sawa (Just Fine) [SHEN].mp3
8A - 120 - Victor Alc - Hanging Tree.mp3
8A - 120 - YAROKI - CoD 34 (Original Mix) [QulaqAs].mp3
8A - 121 - Hot Natured, Ali Love - Benediction (Steve Amoroso Edit).mp3
8A - 121 - KIDY - African Odyssey (Original Mix) [QulaqAs].mp3
8A - 121 - Konvex (FR), Yumho - Never Without Us (Dr Feel Remix Azzur Retouch) [AZZUR].mp3
8A - 121 - Moojo & Keinenmusic - Cezar Nmina (James Layoun Remix).mp3
8A - 121 - Tie"sto - Drifting (Maxi Meraki Remix).mp3
8A - 121 - Victor Alc - Neutral Event.mp3
8A - 122 - &ME, Black Coffee - The Rapture Pt. III + Greatest Day (Bona Fide's Mashup).mp3
8A - 122 - Ahoona - To The Moon.mp3
8A - 122 - Angel Sanchez, OliO, Frede, WALTHER, Iyami Aje - Night Sky (Original Mix) [MoBlack].mp3
8A - 122 - Anotr, Abel - Relax My Eyes (Sammi Ferrer & Chaleee Remix).mp3
8A - 122 - BRUNN - Detroit (Extended Mix) [ACRBTC].mp3
8A - 122 - Daomega - Soul Dance (Original Mix) [Lekke LLC].mp3
8A - 122 - Dorian Craft, Tosz - Over the Falls (Clemente Remix) [Diversions].mp3
8A - 122 - Fatboy Slim - Right Here, Right Now (Soubeiran Remix).mp3
8A - 122 - Joyia, MAXI MERAKI - Remember (Extended Mix) [Ultra].mp3
8A - 122 - Kitty Amor, SeeMeNot - Together, Pt. II (The Amor Effect Dub) [Defected].mp3
8A - 122 - Komashov - Light Vs Darkness.mp3
8A - 122 - Korus, Blanka Mazimela, Sobantwana - Gcwanini (Samantha Loveridge Extended Remix) [Get Physical].mp3
8A - 122 - MEG & NERAK - Mindfields (Original Mix) [Wired].mp3
8A - 122 - Mendo - Rising Sun (I Got 5 On It) (Alex Twin Edit).mp3
8A - 122 - Moojo - Ms. Jackson.mp3
8A - 122 - Pysh, Lazarusman, Bondar - Say Yes (Doctor Dru Remix) [Atmosphere].mp3
8A - 122 - Re.you, Dorian Craft - Magic Carpet (Original Mix) [AZZUR].mp3
8A - 122 - Yamil, Thimble, Pieces Of Life - Sun Shine (Original Mix) [Pieces of Life].mp3
8A - 123 - &ME & Time - Not Alone (Dorian Craft Edit).mp3
8A - 123 - Andy Bros - Honey (Original Mix) [Monaberry].mp3
8A - 123 - Janet Jackson - Together Again (Rampa Edit).mp3
8A - 123 - Planet Funk - Chase The Sun (TATO Edit).mp3
8A - 123 - Slivio Luz, Keinemusik - Euphomnia Salalina (Liva K Edit) (Rework Remade Breakstorm).mp3
8A - 123 - Softmal, LLolita - Out Of Touch (Original Mix) [Resurrection].mp3
8A - 123 - Victor Alc - Alma.mp3
8A - 124 - Arodes & Martim Rola - Nightcall.mp3
8A - 124 - Beach House - Lemon Glow (Marten Lou Remix).mp3
8A - 124 - Till Von Sein - Sundowna Nation Of (Dyed Soundorom and Shonky Remix - Facundo Mohrr Edit).mp3
8A - 125 - Chromatics - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Hugo Cantarra & Auguste Remix).mp3
8A - 125 - ID - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Auguste & Hugo Cantarra Remix).mp3
8A - 127 - Lil Yachty - Ive Officially Lost Vision (Tim Engelhardt Edit).mp3
8B - 120 - Cher - Believe (Super Flu Remix).mp3
8B - 122 - Xinobi - Infinite City (Extended Mix) [Discotexas].mp3
9A - 116 - MoBlack, Santiago Garcia - Good Energy.mp3
9A - 117 - DTale, Badbox, Leo Gira - Crazy (Extended Mix) [Armada].mp3
9A - 118 - Billie Eilish, Khalid - Lovely (Drega Remix).mp3
9A - 118 - Cesaria Evora - Petit Pays (Notre Dame Rework).mp3
9A - 118 - Chambord, Jaguar Jaguar - Born In Blue (Original Mix) [VOD].mp3
9A - 118 - Deer Jade - Jukurpa (Extended Mix) [Kompakt].mp3
9A - 119 - Samm & Maxi Meraki - Everybody Get Up.mp3
9A - 120 - Anja (BE) - Astro.mp3
9A - 120 - Chaleee, Yoliswa - Rise Up.mp3
9A - 120 - Craig David - 7 Days (Alex Wann X Sparrow & Barbossa Remix).mp3
9A - 120 - Djeff, 40D - Indie Genius Monks (Original Mix) [Kazukuta].mp3
9A - 120 - Gruwski - Kaliteyo (Original Mix) [MoBlack].mp3
9A - 120 - ID - Shiver (Jaquet Remix).mp3
9A - 120 - Kaudron - Wonderful World (Enoo Napa Remix) [Deep In Your Soul].mp3
9A - 120 - Lumidee - I'll Never Leave (Sinto & Ikerfoxx Remix).mp3
9A - 120 - Masters At Work - Work (Chus Private Edit).mp3
9A - 120 - Missio (ARG) - I Don't Need You (Original Mix) [Human By Default].mp3
9A - 120 - Moeaike - Bo Bom.mp3
9A - 120 - Moon Rocket - Just Me & You (Original Mix) [Moon Rocket].mp3
9A - 120 - Moritz (UK) - Taka Taka (Original Mix) [Renaissance].mp3
9A - 120 - Picca & Mars - Nyam (RIEL Remix) [Inward].mp3
9A - 120 - Pink Floyd - Welcome To The Machine (Kandar Rework).mp3
9A - 120 - RY X - Salt (Oysher Remix).mp3
9A - 120 - Tayllor - Home.mp3
9A - 120 - Tayllor - My neck My back.mp3
9A - 120 - Touzani - Dhermi (Extended Mix) [MoBlack].mp3
9A - 121 - Ayala (IT), Nes Mburu - Gathoni (West & Hill Remix) [Pieces of Life].mp3
9A - 121 - Badbwoy x Hoodia - Veneno.mp3
9A - 121 - Bun Xapa - Full Tank.mp3
9A - 121 - Garden City Movement - Untouchable (Mita Gami Edit).mp3
9A - 121 - JEWELS, Kenza, LE YORA - Next To Me (Antdot Remix) [Ascension Label].mp3
9A - 122 - MOSY - Trying (Original Mix) [Tortuga].mp3
9A - 122 - Alex Twin - Together (Vocal Mix).mp3
9A - 122 - Atmos Blaq, Chopstar - Dream Keys (Original Mix) [Sondela].mp3
9A - 122 - Chris Arna - Drowning (Original Mix) [Ulu].mp3
9A - 122 - D-Note - Shed My Skin (Elias Kazais Remix).mp3
9A - 122 - Empire of the sun - We Are the People (ODARA [BE] Remix).mp3
9A - 122 - Fahlberg - A Heart To Share (Original Mix) [No One Around].mp3
9A - 122 - KANYE WEST - FATHER STRETCH (CS REMIX).mp3
9A - 122 - Merlin, WITH U - How Deep Is Your Love (Extended Mix) [Kontor].mp3
9A - 122 - Mont Rouge (CH) - Tamale.mp3
9A - 122 - Robert Owens, Oscar P - Thank You (Enoo Napa Mix (Remastered)) [Open Bar].mp3
9A - 123 - Bun Xapa - Tel Aviv.mp3
9A - 123 - Caiiro, Moojo - Here We Are.mp3
9A - 123 - Caiiro, Moojo, Szon - I Want You (Original Mix) [Calamar].mp3
9A - 123 - Luchii - Vertebrea (SOMMA Remix).mp3
9A - 123 - Rui Da Silva - Touch Me (Peace Control Remix).mp3
9A - 123 - Super Flu - Love Song.mp3
9A - 123 - Super Flu - Lovesong (Original Mix) [Ritter Butzke].mp3
9A - 124 - Caiiro - Touch Me (The Akan Darmon Edit).mp3
9A - 124 - Coll - Thoughts.mp3
9A - 124 - Maori - Fusion World (Extended Mix) [REALM].mp3
9A - 124 - Seal - Crazy (Urmet K Edit).mp3
9A - 126 - Kiko Franco - Day N Night (Extended Version).mp3
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Implementing Encrypted and Sensitivity-Labeled Emailing in C#
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Securing Email Communication in C#: A Guide to Encryption and Sensitivity Labels

In the digital age, the security of electronic communication has never been more critical, especially when it involves sensitive information. Developers and IT professionals are increasingly tasked with ensuring that email communications not only reach their intended recipients but do so in a manner that protects the information from unauthorized access. This challenge has led to the rise of encryption and the use of sensitivity labels in email systems, particularly within applications developed in C#. The first half of this introduction will explore the importance of implementing these security measures and the basic concepts behind email encryption and sensitivity labeling.
The second half delves into the technical journey of integrating these security features into C# applications. The process involves using specific libraries and APIs designed for email handling, encryption, and setting sensitivity labels that classify the email's content according to its confidentiality level. This approach ensures that only designated recipients can access the message, and it alerts them to the sensitivity of the information contained within. By the end of this guide, developers will have a clear roadmap for enhancing the security of their email communications, making them a trusted medium for exchanging sensitive information.
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Securing Email Communication with Custom Labels in C

As digital communication continues to be a cornerstone of business operations, ensuring the security and confidentiality of emails has never been more critical. Encryption and sensitivity labeling play pivotal roles in safeguarding email content, especially when it's necessary to transmit sensitive information within or outside an organization. The concept of sensitivity labels allows senders to classify emails based on the level of confidentiality, ensuring that the content is handled appropriately throughout its lifecycle.
This introduction dives into the realm of encrypted email communication targeted at specific users, highlighting the importance of custom sensitivity labels in C#. By leveraging the capabilities of C#, developers can implement robust solutions that not only encrypt emails but also tag them with custom labels. These labels dictate how the email is treated by recipients' email clients, ensuring that sensitive information is adequately protected and only accessible to intended audiences.
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CommandDescriptionSmtpClientUsed to send email via SMTP protocol.MailMessageRepresents an email message that can be sent using SmtpClient.AttachmentUsed to attach files to the MailMessage.NetworkCredentialProvides credentials for password-based authentication schemes such as basic, digest, NTLM, and Kerberos authentication.

Enhancing Email Security Through Custom Sensitivity Labels

In the digital age, the security of email communication is paramount, especially for organizations dealing with sensitive or confidential information. Custom sensitivity labels offer a nuanced approach to email security, allowing organizations to classify and protect their communications based on the content's sensitivity. These labels work by tagging emails with specific attributes that dictate how they should be handled and viewed by recipients. For instance, an email marked as "Confidential" may be restricted from forwarding or copying, thereby limiting its exposure outside the intended audience. This system not only helps in mitigating data breaches but also in complying with various data protection regulations.
Implementing custom sensitivity labels in C# requires a thorough understanding of the .NET Mail API and, in some cases, third-party encryption services. The process involves configuring the SMTP client for secure transmission, creating the email message, and then applying the appropriate labels before sending. Beyond the technical setup, it's crucial for developers and IT professionals to collaborate closely with organizational stakeholders to define the sensitivity levels that align with the company's data governance policies. This collaborative approach ensures that the email labeling system is robust, flexible, and tailored to the specific needs and risks facing the organization, thereby enhancing the overall security posture of email communications.

Example: Sending an Encrypted Email with Custom Sensitivity Label

C# Code Implementation
using System.Net; using System.Net.Mail; using System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates; // Initialize the SMTP client SmtpClient client = new SmtpClient("smtp.example.com"); client.Port = 587; client.EnableSsl = true; client.Credentials = new NetworkCredential("username@example.com", "password"); // Create the mail message MailMessage mail = new MailMessage(); mail.From = new MailAddress("your_email@example.com"); mail.To.Add("recipient_email@example.com"); mail.Subject = "Encrypted Email with Custom Sensitivity Label"; mail.Body = "This is a test email with encryption and custom sensitivity label."; // Specify the sensitivity label mail.Headers.Add("Sensitivity", "Company-Confidential"); // Send the email client.Send(mail);

Advancing Email Security with Custom Sensitivity Labels in C

Email communication is a fundamental part of modern business operations, but it also presents significant security risks. Custom sensitivity labels in C# offer a powerful tool for enhancing email security by allowing senders to classify their emails based on the sensitivity of the information contained within. This classification helps in applying appropriate security measures, such as encryption and access restrictions, ensuring that only authorized recipients can access the sensitive content. By integrating custom sensitivity labels, organizations can better protect against data leaks and unauthorized access, aligning with compliance requirements and data protection standards.
Moreover, the implementation of custom sensitivity labels in C# extends beyond mere technical configuration. It requires a strategic approach to information governance, where emails are treated as critical assets that need to be protected based on their content. This approach involves defining what constitutes sensitive information, the criteria for labeling, and the policies for handling emails at each sensitivity level. Through this, businesses can establish a secure email environment that safeguards against data breaches and enhances the integrity of their communication channels, ultimately fostering trust among clients and stakeholders.

FAQs on Email Encryption and Custom Sensitivity Labels

  1. Question: What is email encryption?
  2. Answer: Email encryption involves encoding email content to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring that only intended recipients can read it.
  3. Question: How do custom sensitivity labels enhance email security?
  4. Answer: Custom sensitivity labels classify emails by their content's sensitivity, applying specific handling and security measures to protect sensitive information.
  5. Question: Can custom sensitivity labels prevent email forwarding?
  6. Answer: Yes, emails marked with certain sensitivity labels can be configured to restrict actions like forwarding or copying, enhancing security.
  7. Question: Are custom sensitivity labels compatible with all email clients?
  8. Answer: Compatibility may vary, but most modern email clients support sensitivity labels if they adhere to common email security standards.
  9. Question: How do I implement custom sensitivity labels in C#?
  10. Answer: Implementation involves using the .NET Mail API to create and send emails, adding custom headers or properties for sensitivity labels.
  11. Question: Is it necessary to use third-party encryption services with custom sensitivity labels?
  12. Answer: While not always necessary, third-party encryption services can provide enhanced security and compliance features.
  13. Question: How do sensitivity labels affect email compliance?
  14. Answer: Sensitivity labels help ensure that email handling aligns with legal and regulatory requirements by protecting sensitive information.
  15. Question: Can sensitivity labels be applied to existing emails?
  16. Answer: Yes, labels can be applied retroactively, but the process may vary depending on the email system and client.
  17. Question: How do users see and interact with sensitivity labels?
  18. Answer: Labels are typically visible in the email header or properties, with specific restrictions applied based on the label settings.

Securing Digital Communications: A Necessity in the Modern World

In conclusion, the integration of custom sensitivity labels in C# represents a critical step forward in the quest to secure email communications. As businesses continue to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape, the ability to classify, encrypt, and control access to sensitive information becomes increasingly important. Custom sensitivity labels offer a flexible and effective solution to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches, while also ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. By implementing these labels, organizations can create a more secure and trustworthy environment for their digital communications, thereby protecting their intellectual property, customer data, and ultimately, their reputation. Embracing this approach is not just about adopting new technology; it's about committing to a culture of security and privacy that values and protects sensitive information in every form of communication.
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2024.05.08 17:43 tempmailgenerator Implementing Email Hyperlink Functionality in UWP Apps

Implementing Email Hyperlink Functionality in UWP Apps
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Enhancing User Experience with Email Hyperlinks in UWP Applications

In the ever-evolving landscape of application development, enhancing user interaction stands as a pivotal aspect of creating a seamless digital experience. Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications, known for their cross-device compatibility, offer a unique opportunity for developers to integrate advanced features that cater to a broad audience. Among these features, the ability to open the default email client through a hyperlink within a UWP app is particularly noteworthy. This functionality not only simplifies the process of sending emails for users but also elevates the overall usability of the application.
Implementing email hyperlinks in UWP apps requires a nuanced understanding of the platform's capabilities and limitations. Developers must navigate through various technical considerations to ensure that the email client opens as expected across all devices. This includes addressing challenges such as protocol activation, URI scheme handling, and the integration of email composition interfaces. By overcoming these hurdles, developers can provide users with a fluid and intuitive email-sending experience directly from their UWP applications, thereby enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
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Enhancing User Interaction with Email Hyperlinks in UWP Applications

Integrating email functionality directly within Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications offers a seamless way to enhance user interaction and communication. This approach allows users to effortlessly send emails by clicking hyperlinks, leveraging the default email application installed on their Windows device. The implementation of this feature not only simplifies the process of initiating email communications but also significantly improves the overall user experience by embedding essential communication tools directly into the application's interface.
The technical execution of this feature involves creating hyperlinks within the UWP application that, when clicked, open the user's default email client with predefined recipient addresses, subject lines, and body content. This capability is particularly beneficial for applications that require user feedback, support queries, or any form of direct communication between the user and the application administrators or support team. By facilitating this direct line of communication, UWP developers can enhance user engagement and ensure that users have the tools they need to communicate effectively.
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CommandDescriptionLaunchUriAsyncLaunches a URI, which in this context is used to open the default email client with a specified email address.

Exploring Email Integration in UWP

Integrating email capabilities within Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications is more than just a convenience feature; it represents a strategic approach to enhancing user engagement and streamlining communication channels. By embedding email hyperlink functionality directly into UWP apps, developers provide users with a direct and effortless way to initiate email communications, whether for sending feedback, requesting support, or engaging in any form of correspondence. This feature utilizes the "mailto:" protocol, a standard Internet scheme for email addresses, enabling the creation of hyperlinks that can launch the user's default email client pre-filled with specific details such as the recipient's email address, subject, and body text.
This direct integration does more than just simplify the process of sending an email; it significantly enhances the user experience by making communication with app developers or support teams seamless and accessible within the app's interface. For developers, implementing this functionality requires understanding the nuances of the UWP platform and how it handles URI activation to launch external applications. This not only involves technical know-how but also a user-centric approach to design, ensuring that the email hyperlinks are placed in intuitive locations within the app, making them easily discoverable and accessible. The outcome is a more engaged user base that can communicate effortlessly with just a click, bridging the gap between app users and developers.

Opening the Default Email Client

Implementation in C# for UWP

Deep Dive into UWP Email Hyperlinks

Email hyperlinks within UWP applications serve as a pivotal point of interaction, providing a straightforward mechanism for users to engage in communication directly from the app. This functionality is especially crucial in applications where user feedback, support, and direct communication are essential components of the app's ecosystem. By enabling users to quickly send emails through their default email clients, developers can foster a more interactive and responsive user environment. The process leverages the "mailto:" protocol to create hyperlinks that, when clicked, open the default email application on the user's device, pre-populated with information such as the destination email address, subject line, and body content.
The integration of email hyperlinks in UWP applications is not merely about facilitating communication; it's also about enhancing the overall user experience by making it as seamless as possible. Developers must consider the user's journey through the app, strategically placing email links in locations that are intuitive and contextually relevant. Additionally, the customization of the email template, including subject and body, can be tailored to prompt users for specific information, making it easier for app developers or support teams to address user queries or feedback efficiently. This level of integration requires a deep understanding of UWP's handling of URIs and the ability to implement UI elements that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, ensuring that the email hyperlink feature adds value to the app without disrupting the user experience.

FAQs About Email Hyperlinks in UWP

  1. Question: How do I create an email hyperlink in UWP?
  2. Answer: Use the HyperlinkButton control with the NavigateUri property set to a "mailto:" URI containing the recipient's email address and optionally, subject and body parameters.
  3. Question: Can I customize the subject and body of the email?
  4. Answer: Yes, you can append subject and body parameters to the "mailto:" URI to pre-populate these fields in the user's default email client.
  5. Question: Will email hyperlinks work with any email client?
  6. Answer: Email hyperlinks should open the default email client installed on the user's device, whether it's a desktop application or a web-based service.
  7. Question: How can I test my email hyperlink?
  8. Answer: Click the hyperlink during the app's runtime to ensure it opens the default email client with the correct recipient, subject, and body content.
  9. Question: Is it possible to send an email directly from a UWP app without opening the email client?
  10. Answer: Directly sending an email from a UWP app requires implementing an SMTP client or using a third-party service, as UWP does not natively support sending emails without user interaction.
  11. Question: Can I use email hyperlinks for feedback collection?
  12. Answer: Yes, email hyperlinks are an effective way to collect user feedback by directing users to send their thoughts and suggestions via email.
  13. Question: Are there limitations to the amount of data that can be included in a "mailto:" link?
  14. Answer: Yes, "mailto:" links have a character limit, which can vary by email client, potentially limiting the amount of pre-filled data.
  15. Question: How can I ensure the email hyperlink is accessible?
  16. Answer: Ensure the hyperlink is clearly labeled, placed in a logical location, and tested for accessibility, including keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility.
  17. Question: Can email hyperlinks include attachments?
  18. Answer: The "mailto:" protocol does not support attachments. Users would need to add any attachments manually in their email client.

Enhancing User Experience with Integrated Email Capabilities

Email hyperlinks in UWP applications represent a critical enhancement in the way users interact with software. By simplifying the process of initiating email communications, these applications remove barriers, making it more likely for users to engage in feedback and support requests. This feature not only serves a practical function by facilitating communication but also significantly contributes to a more holistic user experience. It underscores the importance of understanding user needs and integrating solutions that are both intuitive and efficient. As developers continue to explore the capabilities of UWP, the integration of email hyperlinks stands out as a testament to the platform's flexibility and its ability to provide users with a seamless and interconnected digital experience. Moving forward, the adoption of such features will likely become a standard expectation, pushing developers to innovate further in the realm of user engagement and communication strategies within applications.
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2024.05.08 00:53 AlexRogansBeta Blind Taste Test of Local Donuts

Blind Taste Test of Local Donuts
Hello Victoria,

Here's another dispatch from the Victorian Society for the Scientific Study of Food (VSSSF). We're simply a group of friends who periodically get together to eat delicious things and needlessly rank them. It is "scientific" inasmuch as we use rigorous methods to randomize, double-blind, and then rank the foods. But these results are not replicable, nor should they be considered representative. It's just for fun and a good way to hype up our local food producers.

On May 5th, 10 adults in their 30s gathered to determine which donut-specific bakery in the GVA makes the best donuts. Rivalries in this category are hotly contested amongst Victorians. Some people (like me) swear by Empire. Some people swear by Yonni's. But there are also new entrants in the market: Doughnut Vault, Frickin' Delights, and Rhino. Rather than arguing about it, we put it to the test!

METHODS


Bakeries in No Particular Order

Doughnut Vault is a really small operation, functioning as a "pop-up shop" hosted out of the Public Market.

Frickin' Delights is a similarly small operation that opened up on the corner of Broad and Yates. They don't have a working webpage at the time of writing, but here's their Facebook page.

Empire Donuts has been a longtime staple in the city. They have a location in Cook Street Village, as well as in the Yates Street Arcade.

Yonni's is perhaps the longest running specialty donut shop in the city. They sell out of Discovery Café locations.

Rhino is a fresh import from Tofino. They're recently opened up a location in Langford.

There are, of course, other bakeries across the GVA that sell donuts. The intent with this double-blind taste test was to focus on donut specialty shops: places that essentially only make donuts. Or, who focus their bakery's identity on donuts. Rhino was probably the only "stretch" in that sense, since they also have other baked goods on offer. But, they really hype their donuts as a centerpiece to their baked offerings. So, we included them. Also, as a sort of aside, an intent of all VSSSF reports is to hype local food joints! Showcasing new entrants to the market, like Rhino, falls squarely within the values of the VSSSF.

Categories

We originally intended to have categories of donuts to rank. We envisioned 4 categories as Basic Glazed, Chocolate, Fritter, and Wild Card.

The Basic Glazed category would have ideally included… well, a basic glazed donut with no icing, frills, or fluff. As it turned out, many of these donut places simply didn't offer such a thing. One place I called was adamant that "all our donuts are glazed" and that they don't use icing. The nuance of this statement was lost on me, and looking at all their donuts, they all had icing on them from where I am sitting.

Alternatively, if a bakery did have a glazed donut, it was maybe a sour cream glazed. Which, we all know, is wildly different than an old fashioned glazed, for example. In the end, the concept of this category necessarily morphed into "Basic Glazed/Vanilla ". And even at that, it was really a struggle to find a donut from each of the five locations that fit into this category. Even more of a struggle when they changed the order on me at the last minute... In the end, here are the five donuts that were tested in this category:
Doughnut Vault: Vanilla Bean Glazed
Frickin' Delights: Strawberry Dunkaroo*
Empire: Yuzu Vanilla
Yonni's: Sour Cream Glazed
Rhino: Vanilla Sprinkle**

*The order I made from Frickin' Delights was for "Vanilla Birthday Cake". Upon arrival to pick up the order on the morning of the event I noticed that what was in my box looked an awful lot like the Strawberry Dunkaroos on display. I inquired, and was told that they were "basically the same thing with artificial strawberry flavouring added". It was too late to re-jig all the categories to make this fit, so we just ran with it.
** The Rhino Vanilla Sprinkle was the only "Basic" donut on offer, but it was gluten free, which had an enormous effect on the results.

The Chocolate category was similarly challenging to create. Ideally, we wanted it to only be a basic donut with a chocolate dip. But not all places offered a basic chocolate dip donut. In the end, we modified this category to be "Chocolate Centric". Meaning, it was a donut that was structured around its chocolate-ness. We tested:
Doughnut Vault: Chocolate Dip
Frickin' Delights: Chocolate Strawberry Dip
Empire: Chocolate Sprinkle
Yonni's: Chocolate Dip Ring
Rhino: Triple Chocolate

The "Fritter" category is pretty straightforward, and ended up being pretty straightforward. The only hiccup, so to speak, was that Frickin' Delights doesn't have a fritter on offer. So, only four bakeries had showings in this category.
Doughnut Vault: Bourbon Apple Blondie
Empire: Apple
Yonni's: Maple Apple
Rhino: Apple

Then, since each bakery really specializes in doing wild donut flavours that had no consistency across locations, we opted for a fourth "wild card" category. This category was intended to highlight the wacky and the creative. Selecting one wacky and creative donut from each bakery would have been impossible, and would have done each bakery a disservice. Since, that's where they put all their love in. So, this category was double the size of the other categories, featuring two donuts from each location.
Doughnut Vault: Pear Ginger White Chocolate & Persian Ice Cream
Frickin' Delights: Brown Butter Sea Salt & Blackberry Lemonade
Empire: Tajin Peach & Prickly Pear Margarita
Yonni's: Honey Lemon Cruller & Guava Cheesecake
Rhino: Maple Bacon & Sour Cream Glazed***

*** Readers will note that there is a Sour Cream Glazed from Yonni's in the "Basic Glaze/Vanilla" category, and a Sour Cream Glazed from Rhino in the "Wild Card" category. Despite the names, these are fundamentally different donuts. The Sour Cream Glazed from Yonni's is a sour cream donut with regular glaze. The Sour Cream Glazed from Rhino was a regular donut with a sour, creamy icing. That, or they gave me the wrong donut in the order.

Sampling Strategy

Donuts were cut into quarters and randomized using little colour-coded toothpick flags with numbers written on them. Each colour of flag corresponded to a category. For example, all the blue flags indicated the "Chocolate-Centric" category. Then, the numbers represented the individual donut and the bakery it came from. However, the numbers were randomized within each category. For example, Blue 2 might have been from Rhino, but Purple 2 might have been from Yonni's.

In this way, eaters were mostly unable to keep track of which donut came from which bakery. There were some exceptions. Our most fervent donut eaters (myself included) had eaten the Yonni's fritter enough to know which it was right away. The donuts from Frickin' Delights were all easy to identify owing to their size. And Doughnut Vault had a particular way of "plating" their donuts with garnishes that it was easy to identify them, too.

However, since none of my participants had ever had a donut from Frickin' Delights or Doughnut Vault before (myself included) those details were only known to myself. Since, I did all the ordering, cutting, and flag randomizing. Meaning, for the most part, my participants really were blind to the origin of each donut.

Each donut was ranked as "Good", "Better", and "Best", since there's no such thing as a bad donut (though, some participants have since argued that yes, some of the donuts were bad; see below).

Participants needed to eat one piece of each donut, to rank them on a worksheet, and then deposit the flag into a cup labelled "Good", "Better", or "Best".

For the categories "Basic Glazed/Vanilla", "Chocolate-Centric", and "Fritter", participates were required to indicate one "Best" in each category. They were also required to indicate at least one "Better" in each category. Though, they had the option to allocate up to two donuts to the "Better" rank. The remainder had to go into "Good".

Since the "Wild Card" category was doubly large, these requirements were scaled to match. Participants were required to identify two "Best" donuts for this category, a minimum of two and a max of four "Better" donuts, and the rest had to be ranked as "Good".

The scoring was ranked to give extra weight to the "Best" category. "Best" was awarded 5 points. "Better" was awarded 3 points, and "Good" was awarded 1 point. This was done to ensure that people actually put a lot of thought into which donut they ranked as "Best". Since, that one vote could be worth nearly as many points as all their other votes combined depending on how many "Better" rankings they gave out.

RESULTS


Per Donut, Per Category

These results represent the donut that received the highest scores in each category.

According to our results, the best "Basic Glazed/Vanilla" donut was the Yuzu Vanilla from Empire (29 pts). The runner up was the Vanilla Bean from Doughnut Vault (21 pts).

The best "Chocolate-Centric" donut was the Triple Chocolate from Rhino (25 pts). The runner up was the Chocolate Dip from Doughnut Vault (19pts).

The best "Fritter" was Yonni's Maple Apple Fritter (34 pts). The runner up was the Bourbon Apple Blondie from Doughnut Vault (30 pts).

The best "Wild Card" was the Maple Bacon from Rhino (28 pts), and the very close runner up was Empire's Tajin Peach (27 pts).

Highest Scoring Bakery Overall

The bakery that had the highest overall score was Rhino (115 pts), followed closely by Empire (112 pts). Then there was a bit of a gap after which Doughnut Vault (101 pts) and Yonni's (96 pts) scored quite closely. Frickin' Delights (68 pts) scored quite poorly in the aggregate because they didn't have a Fritter.

Highest Scoring Bakery Excluding "Fritter"

Removing the "Fritter" category, the bakery that had the highest overall score was still Rhino (96 pts) , but only by one point. Empire came in close second (95 pts). Then there's a bit of a jump, and Doughnut Vault (71 pts), Frickin' Delights (68 pts), and Yonni's (62 pts) all came in relatively close to each other.

Top "Better" vs "Best"

Empire Donuts had the most "Better" points at 51, while only having 45 points in the "Best" rank.

Meanwhile, Rhino had the most "Best" points at 65, but had less "Better" points at only 30.

Highest Scoring Donut

The donut that had the highest score overall was the Maple Apple Fritter from Yonni's with 34 points (3 votes for "Good", 2 votes for "Better", 5 votes for "Best").


DISCUSSION


Eating 1/4 of 24 donuts (totaling 6 whole donuts/fritters) proved to be too much. Some of our participants found that after eating the equivalent of 4 or 5 donuts, they were feeling… not great, and needed to stop. As a result, we only have partial data in each category.

Everyone picked which category they would begin with individually. As a result, 5 out of 50 votes were missing from "Basic Glaze/Vanilla"; 15 out of 50 votes were missing from "Chocolate-Centric"; 2 out of 40 votes were missing from "Fritter; and 18 out of 100 votes were missing from "Wild Card".

It also meant that there were diminishing returns on taste as we went along. From my own perspective, the category I did last was much harder to judge because I was simply burnt out on sugar. Though, it made the "Best" ones easier to identify because at that point, if something really did stand out in terms of flavour, it really stood out.

Since there were missing votes from each category, I am not stressing about those missing votes. Though I am sure some fancy math could be used to compensate, this was all just for fun anyways.

But, readers should keep in mind that the most disproportionately "absent" category was "Chocolate-Centric". As people began trying the different categories at different times, word got out that the Chocolate-Centric category was generally disliked, which meant that when people who had left that category for last finally got to it, a few simply opted not to try since they were already feeling ill.

Speaking to that category, a large majority of those who did do the Chocolate-Centric category voiced that they really wished there was a "Bad" option in that category. And several (myself included) voiced the opinion that they had arbitrarily given one the "Best" rank simply because it was required by our methods. This category was essentially universally disliked, and the results from this category are probably the most disputable.

Yonni's overall score was quite good until you accounted for the Fritter. The Fritter's score of 34 points accounted for 35% of Yonni's total aggregate. Indicating that while Yonni's sells good donuts, their standout really is the fritter. Their overall score was also dragged down by the Cruller (see below). So, they had both a standout donut (Fritter) and downer donut (Cruller) that really make their results wonky.

Empire didn't have the highest "Best" score, but they had the highest "Better" score. Given that our scoring system required a lot of "Better" votes to accumulate as much as the "Best" rank, this strongly indicates that Empire's donuts were the most liked generally. They might not have had the standout donut in each category, but they had the broadest general appeal.

Outside of Rhino's standout donuts like the Maple Bacon and Sour Cream Glazed, they didn't shine. Those specific donuts from them really stood out to nearly everyone, giving them high scores in their categories. But in other Categories, Rhino didn't really do exceptionally well. Second last in the "Basic Glaze/Vanilla" and 2nd last in the Fritter. For the Basic Glaze/Vanilla, however, it should be noted (again) that the Vanilla Sprinkle was gluten free, and that was obvious in the results.

Time played a huge factor in this taste test, and it was something we simply couldn't control for in a single event. Everyone knows that the best donut is a fresh donut. However, since Doughnut Vault didn't even open until 11AM, gathering all the donuts together and preparing them (cutting/placing flags) meant that we didn’t start the event until 1:30PM. By then, some of the donuts had been out of the oven and fridge for many hours. We also hosted the event at an open-air seaside location, meaning that as the eating went on (and it lasted for roughly 2 hours), the donuts got more and more stale.

I suppose that this "time factor" was controlled for in the sense that they were all degraded in terms of freshness by the time we got around to eating them. But, it had an inordinate effect on those denser donuts which ended up being quite chewy less fresh they were. This was particularly noticeable in the Fritter category. These already dense, chewy donuts were doubly dense and chewy. Still tasty, though!

Knowing these donuts a bit, I noted that the donut which deteriorated the most dramatically was Yonni's Cruller. I usually love their Cruller, but after sitting out for several hours the Cruller was really quite bad. If you know anything about Crullers, this makes sense.

The ones that survived the time factor the best appeared to be the cake-based donuts. Namely, those from Frickin' Delights and several from Doughnut Vault. They held their texture well, given the conditions.

Doughnut Vault won the prize for the prettiest donuts, in my opinion. The "Persian Ice Cream", for example, actually had chopped pistachio and dried rose petals on it. And all their donuts had a flashy garnish. In fact, some of the names were a bit misleading given that one of the flavours appeared to mostly (only?) be present in the garnish. For example, the Bourbon Apple Blondie Fritter tasted like a pretty standard apple fritter with some bourbon in there, and the "Blondie" came from a chunk of blondie brownie on top; the Pear Ginger White Chocolate had a hunk of white chocolate fudge on top, with minimal (if any?) notes of white chocolate in the donut itself.

In the "Best" rank for "Wild Cards", there were some obvious standouts that each bakery should be quite proud of. While I already highlighted Rhino's Maple Bacon and Sour Cream Glazed, Frickin' Delights' Brown Butter Sea Salt & Blackberry Lemonade scored quite competitively, as did Empire's Tajin Peach & Prickly Pear Margarita donuts. The Tajin Peach really was something fun, being the only "spicy" donut on offer. Many people voiced struggling whether to put it in the "Best" or "Better" rank.

CONCLUSION


Which is all to say, Vitoria has some crazy delicious donuts out there! All these bakeries are killing it, and it is awesome to see some much innovation and creativity in this "food group". May this inspire everyone to go out and eat donuts for weeks, support local bakers, and explore Victora food more generally.
Here's some pictures!
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FOR SCIENCE!
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2024.05.07 17:52 creeativerex Pretty Guardians Legacy Challenge

A Sailor Moon inspired legacy challenge for the Sims 4
I have always enjoyed playing Legacy Challenges and wanted to one day attempt to make my own. While I am certain there are Sailor Moon Legacy challenges out there, I couldn't find one that suited my fancy, so I decided to create my own updated version. I'm also trying to utilize as many packs/occults/gameplay that I don't usually use. I am currently on gen 8 of my not-so-berry challenge, so I'll probably tackle playtesting this once I get close to finishing that one. But if anyone has feedback beforehand or knows if something doesn't work or just feels that the character inspiration doesn't really fit the generational goals, I would love the input.
Basic Rules:
  1. Money cheats can be used, but I wouldn't recommend using it extensively since that's half the fun. But who am I to tell you how you'd like to play
  2. Mods and CC are okay to use. Feel free to make the heirs look as similar or as different than their counterpart.
  3. You may live wherever you please unless something is specified in the rules of a generation.
  4. All heirs must have a human lifespan unless otherwise stated. Heirs can be either male or female. Just because you're a Pretty Guardian, doesn't mean you have to be a girl. c:
  5. You may have as many children and you'd like unless otherwise stated. Marriage and Live-in Partners are optional, unless otherwise stated in the challenge.
  6. Every generation is supposed to complete both the career and aspiration of the heir unless explicitly stated otherwise.
  7. Would recommend keeping the lifespan on normal, but you may play on whatever lifespan or custom lifespan if you so desire.
  8. Feel free to accept any additional self discoveries, just don't switch personalities unless otherwise stated.
  9. Please take advantage of the Reward traits and potions to help you through each generation
  10. Have fun. I personally like challenges, so I'm adding some additional requirements for each generation for a challenge mode. Feel free to adjust the rules to suit your own playstyle better and complete as much or as little of the generation as you please.
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Generation 1: Pluto

Optional Colors: Black, Red, Maroon
You are the Keeper of Time and this legacy. The timeline has shifted, and the Moon Kingdom is in danger. You and your companion have been allowed to leave your post in order to correct it. This world is different that what you are familiar with. It isn't the Moon Kingdom, nor is it Tokyo. But you do learn there is a place that teaches you the things you need to know, and you find yourself enrolled in school. You must compile this knowledge to develop a new Door of Space and Time to guard for all of eternity from this new world. But not everything is doom and gloom. When you're not trying to fix the world, you find yourself relaxing by playing chess and making things to wear.
Optional: Start off or Become a Vampire, the goal is to eventually become immortal (You may also cheat this if you prefer to remain human) Optional: Have a feline companion who also gains immortality (with the power of many, many age down treats) and lives with each generation to provide them with the wisdom and knowledge. Traits: Gloomy, Genius, Vegetarian? Aspirations: Academic, (Optional) Good Vampire Career: Scientist Skills: Logic, Knitting or Gemology, (Optional) Veterinarian
Challenge mode:
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Generation 2: Saturn

Optional Colors: Purple, Maroon, White
Your guardian was always locked up in a lab seeking answers to life's greatest questions. While they still loved and cared for you, their ultimate focus was on their own goals and mission, leaving you alone with your thoughts. The voices in your head make it hard to be alone, so you spend most of your time reading. When you finally meet someone new, you become close friends. But one day when you have a maniac episode where you completely black out, you ruin the only friendship you had. And to save your friend and anyone else from your unstable personality, you become a shut-in with just you and your books. You dream of traveling, but never trust yourself to leave. So you travel through books and fantasy, writing about the adventures you'll never take.
Traits: Erratic, Loner, Paranoid Aspiration: Best-Selling Author Career: Freelance Writer Skills: Writing, Selvadoran Culture, Vampire Lore, + 1 skill of your choice
Challenge Mode:
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Generation 3: Uranus

Optional Colors: Navy & Yellow
Your guardian was a complete shut-in. Always talking about adventures, but refusing to leave home. You're tired of being surrounded by all these books about action and adventure, you want to live and experience it. You develop a need for speed. And since there's no cars in this world, you want learn how to ride. Your guardian begrudgingly allows you to have a horse, but only because they thought it was one of those "I wanna a pony" stages. Turns out, you're pretty decent of a rider, so much so that you can build a living off of it. As soon as you're old enough, you move out of your parent's home and set off on your own adventure. With your career, you have the flexibility to work when you want and travel the rest of the time. While you enjoy riding horses, you're not really about the farm/ranch life. You gain a little fame from work and your adventuring, so you find yourself having to disguise yourself when going out, but it doesn't slow your adventures in the slightest.
Traits: Adventurous, Active, Horse LoverAspiration: Championship Rider Career: None - Make your money competing in horse riding competitions (Alternatively, you can join the Athlete career) Skills: Fitness, Horse Riding, 1 Extreme sport skill (skiing, rock climbing, snowboarding)
Challenge Mode:
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Generation 4: Neptune

Optional Colors: Sea green & Navy
You spent a lot of your childhood traveling. While it was enjoyable traveling the world, it was the beach that managed to capture your heart. You heard the ocean's call and you answered with your own. You develop a passion for music and the ocean that you move to Sulani live out your dream to become the siren of the sea.
Traits: Child of the Island, Music Lover, Perfectionist Career: Entertainer - Musician Aspiration: Musical Genius Skills: Violin, Singing, Painting
Challenge Mode:
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Generation 5: Mercury

Optional Colors: Blue & Light Blue
You grew up listening to your guardian's voice singing into the night. It made you wonder what all was out there. So you took to the books to study what you could. You were a nerd in all senses, with your nose always stuck in a book. You had an absentee parent, so it made you admire your guardian that much more being able to raise you solo and still dedicate so much to their career and passions. It motivated you enough that you wanted to become a doctor, but along the way in your studies you discovered your love of technology.
Traits: Bookworm, Ambitious, Generous Career: Doctor Aspiration: Nerd Brain Skills: Logic, Programming, Handiness
Challenge Mode
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Generation 6: Venus

Optional Colors: Orange & Blue
You grew up surrounded by all the latest technology. But you could care less about the robots and rocket ships, your obsession came in the form of video games and computers. Though despite your knowledge on computers, you were too good for school. You usually would stay up too late at night gaming that you would get caught sleeping in school more than you did actually studying. While you present yourself as lazy in appearance and in nature, you still try to maintain your figure. Because when you aren't gaming, you're fawning over potential interests at the arcade or at school. You seem to cycle through relationships, never maintaining a solid relationship for long. Despite some accidental or unplanned pregnancies, you are determined to be provide a good life for your children, even if it takes a bit of discipline.
Traits: Geek, Romantic, Non-Committal Career: Video Game Streamer, Tech Guru Aspiration: Computer Whiz Skills: Fitness, Video Gaming, Parenting
Challenge Mode
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Generation 7: Mars

Optional Colors: Red & Purple
You grew up listening to the sounds of your guardian yelling at the tv late into the night as they worked to achieve the highest score. Not to mention the revolving door of men and women that would stay over, some of which stuck around long enough to label themselves as step-parent. Even though you still aimed to make your parents proud, you swore you'd never become them. A failed attempt to set you up with another politician to 'assist' your career was the final straw for you. You cut ties with your parents and seek to better yourself. On your path of self discovery, you learn that you are a vessel of power. You diverge from your current path to follow the unknown, learning more about yourself then you ever imagined discovering. You never wanted children, but somehow you ended up with one. You manage but not without a little help.
Traits: Hot-headed, Self-Assured, Proper (Hates Children) Career: Politician, Freelance - Paranormal Investigator Aspiration: Inner Peace, Spellcraft & Sorcery Skills: Charisma, Wellness, & Medium
Challenge Mode:
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Generation 8: Jupiter

Optional Colors: Green & Pink
You had an odd childhood, growing up surround by spirits both good and evil. You spent more time in the care of a living skeleton than you did with your own guardian. Your other parent is no where to be seen. You learned to fend for yourself rather early on. You found comfort and enjoyment in cooking. Your perfect soulmate is someone who is kind and loyal and enjoys to eat your cooking. And after meeting that perfect mate, you are determined to give your children the best upbringing you could possibly give them.
Traits: Foodie, Loyal, Loves the Outdoors Career: Either Chef or Gardening (Floral arranging) careers, eventually own a retail shop Aspiration: Soulmate Skills: Baking, Gardening, & Floral Arranging
Challenge Mode:
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Generation 9: Moon

Optional Colors: Blue & Red
You had the perfect upbringing. With parents who loved and cared for you. Even so, you're still a little scatterbrained and quite the klutz. You have a strong justice for your friends, and will stand up for them in any situation. Even though you weren't the best of students, you still learn to respect your teachers to the point that you aimed to follow their footsteps.
Traits: Childish, Clumsy, Good Career: Education Aspiration: Friend of the World Skills: Research and Debate, Charisma, Cooking
Challenge Mode:
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Generation 10: Chibi Moon

Optional Colors: Pink & Red/Pink & Black
You loved and adored your parents growing up, especially one more so than the other. You were sweet and innocent for your favorite parent, and little mischievous with the other. But you still were on good terms with both parents. You enjoy drawing pictures as a child and gifting them to your parent. As a teen, you start to be jealous of the attention your guardian seeks from your other parent. You start to be a little rebellious. You become friends with an unlikely individual who sends you down a dark path as a young adult.
Traits: Self-absorbed, Evil, Goofball Career: Criminal Aspiration: Public Enemy, Werewolf Initiate Skills: Mischief, Painting
Challenge Mode
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2024.05.06 18:20 ChickenORtheEggRoll Load calculation to existing dwelling for adding EVSE (NEC 220.83?)

I asked the local building department about adding an EVSE and was told that a load calculation would be required. I asked if the city had a specific form, but was told that any pertinent one would work.
My state (MN) has adopted the 2023 NEC. I believe for my purposes (single family, looking to add a load), I am looking for 2023 NEC Section 220.83.
I have a 100A main circuit breaker on the panel (complete list of breakers listed below).
There is an existing 40A double pole breaker that is abandoned as the range has been converted to gas.
Heat is gas.
Hot water is gas.
Only potentially large loads are electric dryer and air conditioning.

Worksheet following 220.83

Part 1: General lighting/receptacle
Part 2: Small appliance (2) + Laundry circuits (1)
Part 3: Nameplate Rating list:
Device VA
Washer 1200
Water softener 13.5
Range 432
Radon mitigation 84
Fridge 720
Microwave 1550
Garbage disposal 540
Dishwasher 1200
sump pump 1164
Bathroom fan 540
Garage opener 360
HVAC 3360
Laundry Dryer 6240
EV Charger 7680
Calculations:
Calculations VA
Total Load (before demand factor): 32883.5
First 8 KW @ 100% 8000
Remainder at 40% (32883.5-8000) 9953.4
Total Load (8000+9953.4) 17953.4
Amperage (21793.4/240) 74.8 A

Panel:

Label Breaker Amp
Abandoned Range, convert to EVSE (double pole) 40
dryer (double pole) 30
ac (double pole) 30
microwave/fridge 20
furnace 20
Basement bathroom 20
basement outlet 20
garage outlets 20
wash/dryer 20
basement utility lights 20
garbage disposal / dishwasher 20
water softner, Range, radon 15
kitchen outlet 20
kitchen outlet 20
exterior deck 15
Questions:
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2024.05.05 03:58 Green_Concentrate427 Managing Component-Level Fetching: Is There a Better Way?

My company is using HATEOAS, so to get the images of an item, you have to call an endpoint. This mean that, say, in a form, I can't use the image uploader component directly. I have to fetch the images from a child component and use the image uploader there:
ProductForm.tsx
   {/* more code */}
ProductFormImages.tsx
const productImages = useQuery({ queryKey: ['productImages', url], queryFn: () => fetchProductImages(url), enabled: !!url, }); // modify `productImages` so it can be used in `FormImageUploader` if (isLoading) { return ; } return (  )
This has two benefits: 1) this makes sure that the images are ready before the component that needs them runs 2) I can have component-level loading or skeleton animations.
However, this means I have to create extra components regularly instead of using the ones I already have.
Is this the way to go with HATEOAS and having component-level loading animations? Or there's another way that doesn't require creating extra components?
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2024.05.04 18:22 tempmailgenerator How to Attach Files in C# Emails for Thunderbird

How to Attach Files in C# Emails for Thunderbird
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Ensuring Successful Email Attachments in C# for Thunderbird Users

When it comes to programming email functionalities in C#, especially sending attachments, developers often encounter unique challenges. One such issue arises when these attachments are received in Thunderbird email clients, not as direct file links but rather as embedded parts, labeled, for instance, as Part 1.2. This phenomenon can perplex both developers and end-users, leading to confusion and potentially hampering the seamless exchange of information. Understanding the intricacies of MIME types, email encoding, and the specific requirements of various email clients is crucial for developers aiming to ensure compatibility and functionality.
This issue not only tests a developer's knowledge of C# and its libraries but also their ability to navigate the complexities of email standards and client-specific quirks. By delving into the problem, developers can uncover the nuances of attachment handling, exploring solutions that range from adjusting MIME types to implementing more sophisticated email construction techniques. This journey not only enhances a developer's skill set but also ensures that the end-users receive their attachments in the most accessible and user-friendly format possible, thereby improving the overall application experience.
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CommandDescriptionSmtpClientRepresents an SMTP client in .NET, used to send emails.MailMessageRepresents an email message that can be sent using SmtpClient.AttachmentRepresents a file, stream, or other data that can be attached to an email message.

Exploring Email Attachment Issues in Thunderbird with C

When developers embark on the journey of sending emails with attachments using C#, they often anticipate a straightforward process. However, the reality can sometimes be different, especially when those emails are opened in clients like Thunderbird. The issue where attachments appear as "Part 1.2" rather than as directly accessible files can be perplexing. This problem stems from how email clients interpret MIME types and multipart messages. MIME, or Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions, is a standard that allows email systems to send content in various formats (text, html, images, etc.) within a single message. When an email with attachments is not correctly formatted or when specific MIME parts are not clearly defined, Thunderbird may not recognize them as intended, leading to attachments appearing in an unexpected format.
To navigate this challenge, developers must delve deeper into the nuances of email protocols and the .NET email sending capabilities. It involves understanding the structure of multipart emails and ensuring that each attachment is correctly identified with its MIME type and content disposition. Additionally, it highlights the importance of testing emails across different clients to ensure compatibility and user satisfaction. By addressing these issues, developers can ensure that their applications deliver a seamless experience, where attachments are easily accessible to all users, irrespective of their chosen email client. This exploration not only solves a technical problem but also enhances the developer's understanding of internet communication protocols and client-specific behaviors.

Sending Email with Attachment in C

C# .NET Framework

Unraveling Email Attachment Challenges in Thunderbird via C

Delving into the intricacies of sending emails with attachments in C# reveals a multifaceted challenge, particularly when interfacing with email clients like Thunderbird. The common issue of attachments appearing as "Part 1.2" is not merely a nuisance but a symptom of deeper complexities in email encoding and MIME standards. The MIME protocol, designed to enrich emails with multimedia content, necessitates meticulous adherence to its specifications for successful interpretation by email clients. Thunderbird's nuanced handling of MIME parts can lead to attachments being displayed in unexpected ways if the email's MIME structure is not correctly formatted. This challenge underscores the importance of a thorough understanding of MIME types, multipart messages, and how email clients parse these elements.
Addressing this challenge requires a comprehensive approach, starting with the correct implementation of MIME types and multipart email structures in C#. Developers must ensure that each attachment is properly encoded and associated with its respective MIME type, facilitating its correct display in Thunderbird. Furthermore, this scenario highlights the need for extensive testing across various email clients, ensuring that what works in one client does not falter in another. By mastering these aspects, developers can significantly enhance the reliability and user-friendliness of email functionalities in their applications, providing users with a seamless experience regardless of their email client preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions on Email Attachments in C

  1. Question: Why do attachments sent from C# appear as "Part 1.2" in Thunderbird?
  2. Answer: This usually occurs due to improper formatting of the email's MIME structure, causing Thunderbird to not recognize the attachments correctly.
  3. Question: How can I ensure attachments are correctly displayed in Thunderbird when sent from C#?
  4. Answer: Ensure that your email is correctly formatted as a multipart message and that each attachment has the correct MIME type and content disposition set.
  5. Question: What is MIME and why is it important for email attachments?
  6. Answer: MIME stands for Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions. It's a standard that allows emails to include various types of content (like attachments) in a structured way.
  7. Question: Can testing with one email client ensure compatibility with others?
  8. Answer: No, different email clients can interpret MIME parts differently. It's important to test with multiple clients, including Thunderbird, to ensure compatibility.
  9. Question: Why are my email attachments being sent as separate emails in some clients?
  10. Answer: This can happen if the email client fails to interpret the multipart message correctly, treating each part as a separate email. Ensure your email conforms to MIME standards.
  11. Question: How can I debug issues with email attachments not appearing in Thunderbird?
  12. Answer: Review your email's MIME structure for correctness, ensure attachments have the correct MIME types, and consider using Thunderbird's troubleshooting tools to analyze email content.
  13. Question: Are there any .NET libraries that can simplify sending emails with attachments?
  14. Answer: Yes, libraries such as MailKit offer advanced features and greater control over email composition, including attachment handling.
  15. Question: Can changing the SMTP server affect how attachments are received?
  16. Answer: Generally, no. However, the SMTP server's configuration and the email's MIME structure are critical for how attachments are processed and displayed.
  17. Question: Is there a way to force Thunderbird to always display attachments correctly?
  18. Answer: While you can't control client behavior directly, adhering to MIME standards and properly formatting your emails can minimize issues.

Mastering Email Attachments in C#: A Guide for Developers

Understanding the nuances of sending attachments in emails using C# is crucial for developers aiming to ensure compatibility and functionality across various email clients, including Thunderbird. This exploration has highlighted the importance of correctly formatting emails according to MIME standards and ensuring that attachments are properly encoded and attached. By adhering to these practices, developers can overcome the common challenges associated with email attachments, such as the infamous "Part 1.2" issue in Thunderbird. Furthermore, this guide emphasizes the significance of testing emails across different platforms to guarantee a seamless user experience. As email remains a vital communication tool in many applications, mastering its functionalities, especially attachment handling, is indispensable. The insights and solutions provided herein not only address specific technical problems but also contribute to the broader knowledge base, empowering developers to create more robust and user-friendly email features in their applications.
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2024.05.01 14:48 BigButtOffRed My friend and I lowered our GPA and broke into the teachers' lounge because we were thirsty.

My friend and I were high school freshmen. We were really poor, but we still both would scrounge up change to buy a soda every now and then. With the "healthy lifestyle" thing schools were doing, all the soda vending machines were removed. For a while, we were really upset. However, I walked by teachers lounge one day while a teacher had the door open and saw that there was a coke vending machine still in there. Not only that, the price for a single bottle was only $0.50. That was an outright steal to us. We knew we had to get in there. The problem was that the door was constantly locked. We began creating our plan.
During lunch hour, we scoped out the normal HS building. Since it was lunch, all students were required to be in the cafeteria. However, we knew a way to have access to the building was to get lunch detention. Kids in detention were released 20 minutes late for lunch. The easiest way to do that was to not turn in Biology worksheets. 3 Zeroes in biology and a few late lunches later, We found out that one of the teachers would leave a key in the door for easy access. On the fourth day, we put our plan into action.
My friend would watch the door, as I slipped into the lounge after the teachers had gotten their lunch. I made my way to the machine with a dollar in quarters. On the way, I noticed a bowl in the corner labeled "soda fund" with lots of change and dollar bills inside. Greed took over me that day. We ran out of the school building with 3 sodas each.
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2024.04.30 21:21 heyyyyyygurlheyyy Advice Needed! Parents with ADHD, child with suspected ADHD

Hi; I’m a 41 year old mom that was diagnosed with adhd in my early 20s. I have been ion and off meds since then, and am currently on medication. I see many adhd behaviors in my son, who just turned six. His kindergarten teacher has shared some concerns but told us that we should be looking for him to increase his times of focus in 1st grade. He broke his collarbone recently and wasn’t able to do gym or recess. Multiple bites have come home about him being silly and distracting in class and lately he’s been getting notes home from his reading teacher about not completing his worksheets. He has said he just doesn’t feel like finishing.
At his well child check last week, his doctor noticed he can’t sit still and recommending him for adhd testing. Can a diagnosis be accurate at six? I feel like I think it’s adhd because I’ve been hypersensitive to it and watching. However, many of his behaviors are totally normal for a high energy six year old. What is the best way to know what is normal versus not at an age where a child should be free to be childlike?several times he has disrupted the learning of others. I feel bad about that. I really am hesitant to get him screened because I don’t want him labeled or subject to stigma I was. Am I being ridiculous? I go back and forth because o feel like knowing early can help us and him - so things won’t have to be as difficult for him, so he can understand what works for him and doesn’t, and for him to be able to make this his super power not something to feel bad about.
Does anyone have experience with screening or parenting young children suspected to have adhd? As someone who has been medicated and felt not like myself on them, my hear breaks to potentially medicate a child who can’t article that is happening. I want to help him not blow out his spark. I know I am overthinking this, but just wondering if anyone can provide some advice from their experience. TIA!
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2024.04.28 20:49 CatWatt April 28th Special Days - Featuring Superhero Freebies!

April 28th Special Days - Featuring Superhero Freebies!
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April 28th is... National Superhero Day
-- Batman, Superman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Hulk, Spiderman, and many more are who we think of when we think about superheroes. Even if fictional, they are great role models for children. Superheroes serve and protect while fighting against evil. Real-life superheroes may not have superpowers or wear capes but are also great role models. Military personnel, healthcare providers, police officers, firefighters, and teachers are just a few of the heroes we meet daily.

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2024.04.28 06:48 Sunder_the_Gold Mapping the Sea -- retcons, early theories, misconceptions, and maybe more retcons

Let's lay out this roller-coaster, eh?
The timeline:
  1. Beta: Specter, Blue Poison, Deepcolor, Cuora
  2. Launch: Specter, Blue Poison, Deepcolor, Cuora
  3. [Grani and the Knight's Treasure]: Skadi
  4. [Heart of Surging Flame]: Glaucus and AUS
  5. Chinese : Purestream
  6. [Episode 7]: Weedy and Elysium
  7. [Heart of Surging Flame] rerun: Andreana, Thorns, AUS again
  8. [Great Chief Gavial Returns]: AUS again
  9. Global : Purestream
  10. [Episode 8]: Whisperain
  11. "For a Better Self" in [Beyond Here]
  12. [Under Tides], Gladiia, and Skadi the Corrupting Heart
  13. "Forgotten Lighthouse" in [Preluding Lights]
  14. [Dossoles Holiday]: Mizuki
  15. [Stultifera Navis] (global got this before Dossoles)
  16. "Powered Exoskeleton", Glaucus's Module DEC-X (Lingering Echoes)
  17. "Untouchable", Blue Poison's Operator Record (Dorothy's Vision)
  18. "Hardcore Drink", Indigo's Operator Record (Ideal City)
  19. [Mizuki and Caerula Arbor]

>Beta<

In Arknights’ closed beta, Blue Poison was counted among the Abyssal Hunters. Possibly Deepcolor too.
To this day, Blue Poison retains her “Network” identifications as AA03 despite being neither an Aegirian nor an Abyssal Hunter. Deepcolor is AA04. Specter is AA02, with Skadi being AA01 despite debuting after the game’s launch (and quite possibly despite onboarding after Specter, apparently).
When Gladiia debuted (as AA05), a glitch in her base skill included Blue Poison as an Abyssal Hunter, but also included Deepcolor, Weedy, and Whisperain. This was quickly patched out.
In any case: When Arknights launched, only Specter was counted among the Abyssal Hunters. Deepcolor and Blue Poison were rebranded with the logo of Rhodes Island, though their places in the “Network” map remained close to Specter’s, and Blue Poison had a relationship link to Specter.

Specter

Her race? Undisclosed. Why? Was even the mention of her people's name breaking a secret? Yet her place of birth is clearly listed as "Aegir".
Given this and later factors, perhaps Kal'tsit refused to disclose her race because technically she was half Sea Monster and Kal'tsit wasn't about to lie or reveal that fact.
Fun fact: Specter's 'place of birth' would be the ONLY instance of the word "Aegir" in the entire game, until [Grani and the Knight's Treasure].
If not for the name of her faction in the Network map, there wouldn't be a single mention of the 'Abyssal Hunters'. Her archive files do not contain that name at all.
Naturally, the player base wondered whether the name referred to those who hunted things from an abyss, or to hunters who hailed from an abyss. The ambiguity isn't helped by the fact that the ocean has depths which could seem like an abyss even to those who live at higher elevations of the ocean floor.
Regardless, Specter certainly spoke like someone from under the water:
[Idle] "Hearken... Hear the whispers of vast creation's master, echoing from the deep..."
[Deployment 1] "I come from the depth of the ocean."
[Battle 2] "Return to the abyss!"
Yet we could only speculate whether Aegir itself were located under the water, or above it. Supposedly, Specter came from a convent on dryland, but we had no idea where it would have been.
We never heard the name "Iberia" until the "For a Better Self" vignette of [Here Beyond]. And it would a little longer until we knew that's where Specter escaped from.
We likewise couldn't count on her buzzsaw polearm being an Aegirian weapon, given the Rim Billiton logo on the saw blade. Only future canon would reinforce the theory that Rhodes Island made this weapon for her to replace a weapon lost either to the sea or the Cult of the Deep.
Was Aegir a coastal nation? Did they have convents? Were the Abyssal Hunters a kind of religious combat order? Did they oppose or serve this "master from the depths"?
Despite her focus on 'ocean depths', in her [Assigned to Facility] voiceline, she says, "May I ask you to assign me to a room where I can see the starry sky?"
What's more, her promotion record features a morbid "folksong of a faraway land" found in her personal belongings, which assigns importance to the night sky, with and without stars.
When she prayed,
The stars ceased to shimmer
And when she wept,
The night let out a smile.
And as she lamented,
The anguish sprawled upon her madness
While she was still lucid, she said she had "once again gotten entangled in a dark conspiracy" -- as though this had happened to her more than once. She also claimed to want to deliver a message, before she lost her chance along with her mind.
Specter was oddly unique from other operators in lacking any obvious animal traits, except for those mimicked by her clothing. Also, she was the only operator with a 'Weight' listed, though that value is obscured with question marks.
At the time, she was also the only operator with a 'Flawed' Originium Arts evaluation, as well as two 'Outstanding' evaluations in her physical parameters. But at the time, these things seemed unrelated. After all, her medical records gave no hint that anything was being hidden or classified from the rest of the medical department, or from the Doctor.
Given that in her last moments of sanity, Specter attempted to tear the wimple (nun's headware) off, we concluded that either the wimple contained some sort of 'kill switch' that only then triggered and hurt her... or she was not truly a nun, and for some reason only tried to tear apart the facade in a final panic.
Was she really a nun?

Deepcolor

Her race? Also undisclosed. And like Specter, she lacked any obvious biological trait from her basis animal.
Her place of birth? Despite her claims of being from Columbia, this is also listed as 'undisclosed', and we're warned to take everything she's said about her past with a grain of salt.
The clues from the beta, the clues left in the Network, her basis-animal and everything else about her as an operator screamed "FISHY!", in both senses.
But where Specter was physically mighty and magically inept, Deepcolor was the very opposite.
Where Specter came to Rhodes Island talking about messages and conspiracies before apparently losing her ability to reveal anything, Deepcolor came to Rhodes Island concealing everything... even if she was painfully obvious about it.
[Talk 1] "I feel like I'm not supposed to appear here..."
[Promotion 1] "Um, could you just... stop caring about me? If you keep treating me like this... like I matter... I-I don't know what will become of me..."
She seemed like a spy sent by someone who (or something that) had no idea how to convincingly lie. As though the best this entity or organization could send was someone who told incredulous stories but at least would remember everything she saw in keen detail.
Perhaps it wasn't a coincidence that the Abyssal Hunter logo is piercing an OCTOPUS with a trident?

Blue Poison

Everything about Blue Poison's personal history and origin was kept a secret and not disclosed; not even as much information as Specter's background, much less the tall-tales told by Deepcolor.
But unlike them, her files clearly state her race: Anura. What's more, her basis animal -- poison dart frogs -- are barely amphibious. As arboreal frogs in rainforests, they live most in the trees and the water captured above ground. Definitely not a sea creature.
Yet unlike Deepcolor, Blue Poison not only had a relationship link to Specter in the Network map, Blue's archive files revealed that she even knew Specter's real name. Which not even Specter seemed to know, anymore.
And where Specter was noted to have experience with fighting giant creatures, Blue Poison was rumored to be spotted fighting several clandestine battles against giant creatures.
In terms of abilities, she had neither the brute strength of Specter nor the strange and powerful Arts of Deepcolor.

Cuora

I forget Cuora's location in the original Network map, or whether the Columbia section yet existed at launch. I can't tell you whether she was or was not located near the Abyssal Hunter section.
For whatever it is worth, her network ID is 'IU05". Whatever that means.
Since I started the game at the same time that Skadi debuted, I also can't tell you if anyone initially suspected that Cuora was an Abyssal Hunter, or if that came a little later.
If barely-amphibious frogs could be 'sea creatures', then certainly a turtle could. And like Specter, Cuora's originium infection seemed to be confined entirely to her nervous system. At least in that she had no external crystals, and she had also suffered memory loss.
There was also the incredibly suspicious fact that she appeared at Rhodes Island conveniently remembering nothing about herself before she arrived... and no one at Rhodes Island could explain how she snuck on board in the first place. As if she was another spy, but planted in an extremely different way than the other possible spies.
On top of that, she possessed a strangely indestructible and irreproducible baseball bat and backpack-shield. Which would only become more suspicious when...

[Grani and the Knight's Treasure] and Skadi

...introduced us to Skadi's indestructible and irreproducible great sword!
While we now have a fairly solid and rigid idea of what an “Abyssal Hunter” looks like, we did not have such notions until Skadi’s debut in the game’s first side-story event. We would have accepted without question that Abyssal Hunters could have such wildly varying coloration, talents, and weaponry. Also that some Abyssal Hunters would have publicly known races (Anura) and not always allude to sea creatures (tree frogs).
Only when Skadi joined the roster did Hypergryph’s intent (old or new) for the Abyssal Hunters become more clear.
Guard-class Specter never had a faction-buffing Talent; Skadi started that trend. Skadi also established the Abyssal Hunter “look” by matching Specter’s color scheme so completely. Where Specter’s white hair, red eyes, black clothing, and absurd physical condition might have been particular to Specter before, with Skadi it became part of a ‘uniform’.
However, this didn't yet prove that Blue Poison wasn't a Hunter; just not one of the same category as Specter and Skadi. Why should a Sniper supporting melee-combatants with poisonous darts need the same muscle as the melee-combatants?
Why did both Specter's and Skadi's files clearly list their place of birth, unlike Blue Poison, but labeled their race(s) "undisclosed" like Deepcolor?
For a long while, Skadi's fourth archive file was the most we had to go on. Written by a sincere but unreliable narrator (the mysterious "four-squares" of the HR department) who interviewed a reluctant Skadi and came away with inaccurate ideas. Such as unwittingly conflating Aegir / the Abyssal Hunters with the Cult of the Deep, rather than two separate and opposing organizations.
A matter not cleared up by the side-story, either.

[GT-EX-1 After]

The flavor-text for this segment says that Specter is dreaming of a "song of ancient mythos", before she wakes up. It seems to be a sailor's song, composed by people who have never lived under the waves:
...We should stuff him into a sack... and hang him on the mast at dawn...
...We should slit his throat... and offer him to the ocean as a tribute to the raging hurricane...
...As 'cheerful' as the "folksong of a faraway land" found in her personal belongings, as revealed in her promotional record.
Specter refers to the church she left behind as "broken". She doesn't specify who or what broke it, only that it had fallen into ruin before she left it, and that her lost memories were "hidden beneath the shadows" of that church. "When I approach them, they turn into shackles and drag me down into the deep sea."
As though the 'deep sea' (the 'abyssal zone' of the ocean?) were enemy territory rather than her homeland.
Specter has seen Skadi at Rhodes Island before, but either never caught or could not remember Skadi's name. Specter acts as if this the first time they've met face-to-face, mentioning that Skadi shouldn't be able to enter her medical containment chamber without Kal'tsit's permission, or without the fear of being torn apart.
She doesn't even suspect that Skadi once knew her before either of them arrived at Rhodes Island.
Of being forgotten more times than Specter knows, Skadi says it doesn't matter. "Just treat me like any normal Rhodes Island Operator." She actually goes further, and says "you can forget all about me, just like before." Without specifying if this isn't the first time Skadi has had this conversation with her, or if Skadi is obliquely referring to their shared past from before Rhodes Island.
This seems consistent with how Skadi's files, voicelines, and screentime paint her as someone convinced everyone should avoid her, lest they die from the misfortune Skadi brings.
Regarding Specter's condition, Skadi says, "But soon there will be a way to escape your torment."
Specter laughs, and asks why she should trust Skadi. "Your aura... I'm quite familiar with it. No, it's your smell. It's an intense, pungent smell... the smell of blood... 'their' smell. The smell of the deep sea. It's a familiar and abhorrent smell."
Again, Specter is equating the deep sea with enemy territory rather than her homeland. What's more, she's accusing Skadi of smelling like those abyssal enemies.

[GT-HX-3 After]

There are two possibilities for Skadi smelling like Specter's half-remembered enemies: She either kills them so frequently as to have the smell cling to her, or she shares something of their nature.
In this vignette, Kal'tsit makes it clear that there is something seriously cursed about Skadi's blood, such that Skadi doesn't dare allow anything to make her bleed, and wouldn't have considered using her own blood to activate the "key" that Grani found.
I go into depth about that double-blind conversation in this other post.
As I lament about at length, the writer is so coy about having Skadi or Kal'tsit reveal anything that at times even they don't seem to know what they know, or what they think the other person knows. But Kal'tsit ominously ends the segment speaking the Aegir language as if knowing it is a big secret.
For a while yet, even as we learned more, we were left to wonder how Kal'tsit knew about Aegir. We even had suspicions that she might be older than Aegir, before we had the confirmation.
So it hits a little differently now to know that Kal'tsit's most likely source for knowing the Aegirian phrase "Abyssal Hunters are bound by blood", and what it means, was none other than Specter herself. Unwittingly betraying national secrets because that's what the Cult of the Deep brainwashed Laurentina to do, as an 'obedient nun'.

Glaucus

Introduced in [Heart of Surging Flame].
Race? Undisclosed, like Deepcolor, Specter, and Skadi.
Nowadays, I have to scratch my head at the secrecy. She's not a hybrid of any kind, so is this just a case of the writers being coy with us?
Meanwhile, Glaucus' publicly listed place of birth? "Aegir Region". Her profile? Says, "Glaucus was born in the Ægir Region, but left at an early age to wander about."
Neither of these things are still true. [Under Tides] and other future installments made it clear that Glaucus was born on Iberian soil, like all other Islanders born after the Great Silence.
But as of [Heart of Surging Flame], the game hasn't yet mentioned the name Iberia. It doesn't exist as a sector in the Network map. Glaucus's icon is located near the Abyssal Hunters.
As Glaucus herself tells it, her muscular atrophy is due to a hereditary disease passed down in her family. Even in a special ecological environment such as the Ægir Region, incidence of such hereditary disease is rare and there is currently no treatment available.
For a while, we were left to fairly assume Glaucus grew up underwater, especially as such an environment might have been more hospitable to her and the other members of her family whose legs degenerated. Some or even many of us concluded that Glaucus only resorted to her exoskeleton after she ventured onto dry land.
It would take as long as the release of [Stultifera Navis] for Specter to reveal that most Aegir can't actually breathe water, and thus live their lives in domed cities on the sea floor, breathing air and walking on the ground like any other humans.
Paradoxical to the fact that Glaucus is supposed to be a reclusive introvert, her files revealed that she had social connections to almost EVERYONE we considered to be Aegirian or Aegirian-adjacent.
Yet the very same file also says:
As a result, I believe that the allegation that Glaucus and her relatives are involved in a secret heretical organization in the Ægir Region is not related to her current operational performance. I hope that the Justice Division has reservations about acting on this.
Which could be a "suspiciously specific denial" that at least hints at the confirmation that such a cult exists, as well as the possibility that Glaucus had a connection to it.

AUS (Alive Until Sunset)

Also introduced in [Heart of Surging Flame] (specifically stage 'OF-EX6'), along with many headaches.
I think this is the first reference to the starpod, when she tells Kal'tsit, "why don't we talk about when we could still see the stars?"
Alty was clearly another denizen of the sea, and Kal'tsit either sincerely or facetiously supposes that Alty herself is Aegirian. Alty says that the feeling of being aboard the Rhodes Island landship, or ark, is both 'mystical' and 'familiar', as if she was 'still at the beach'.
Though Kal'tsit sincerely or facetiously dismisses that as the consequence of having some Aegirians aboard, Kal'tsit also attributes Alty's ability to sneak aboard the ship as "the system only makes an exception for when the guest is important enough".
As we came to realize, Rhodes Island is built around a whale or Feranmut skeleton, which is probably why Ling has a voice-line that goes, "Rhodes Island's interior... I'm lost as to whether I should say it's reminiscent or curious." (emphasis mine)
But we didn't even know Feranmuts were a thing, back then. Alty implicitly makes it clear that she's not an Aegirian, saying that she (or her band, or their whole kin) "don't really get along" with Aegirians. "If anything, I'd say we're far from friends..."
But Alty claimed she didn't know Aegirians first-hand, but only heard about them through her band-mate, Frost. Whom she didn't clarify was or wasn't an Aegirian herself.
"Actually, I kind of hate Aegirians. Of course, I know about how pitiful their past is. But if you didn't show up, these Aegirians would have already been devoured by the abyssal depths by now."
At the time, we assumed this meant that Kal'tsit had personally visited and saved an underwater city from some sort of disaster or enemy. Which would fit with how Kal'tsit seemed to know everything that Skadi knew about Aegir, but is somewhat contradicted by the woman herself saying, "I didn't do anything in particular."
Only more recently does it seem like Alty isn't talking about Aegir, or even about the Rhode Island Aegirians, but specifically about the Abyssal Hunters who are being hunted by the Cult of the Deep. Especially since Alty elaborates that she's talking about "special" Aegirians, who "don't show any respect" to Kal'tsit "despite all that you did for them."
Alty thinks there are "several" Abyssal Hunters aboard, but she might only be getting an imprecise sense of "multiple", especially if Deepcolor is already aboard. There's also Thorns, but we'll get to him later.
But what is Alty? She asks, "Do you know who the enemy of the Aegir is? Or perhaps, do you know who I really am?" It's ambiguous if she conflates the two or means them to be separate questions.
Monster nearly attacks but Kal'tsit restrains it. She then remarks that Alty is "still young".
"That's right, we are very young, and we haven't been through any of those tragedies." Which seems to contradict how Alty suggested she had ever seen the true stars, unless she meant "we" in the broadest sense possible, to refer to anyone who had ever walked the planet.
"We have no desire to become the enemies of those little guys [the Abyssal Hunters] at all." She finally implicates Frost as being her kin, rather than an Aegirian.
"Frost is the youngest one among us. Only the four of us can be considered young." So at the time we knew that whatever she was, all of her band was the same. And they weren't Abyssal Hunters, nor Aegirians, and they might not even be what the Aegirians or Abyssal Hunters were fighting.
Or they might have been a rebel faction of those enemies that decided they either didn't want to be part of the war, or would rather side with Aegir against their own kind?
Kal'tist, who boasted to Skadi that there was nothing she didn't know, tells Alty: "I don't think you know any less about the truth than I do."
"[Frost] smelled something from those Aegirians. A scent that didn't belong to them. 'They can't sing anymore. They can't talk anymore. They're drifting farther and farther away from us. They're becoming hungry."
Like, holy shit, were regular Aegirians lovecraftian hivemind creatures after all?! What did any of that mean?
"How were those special Aegirians born?"
Oh, and despite Alty agreeing that she's young, SOMEHOW she knows Ka'tsit's serial number "AMa-10", and that someone (Priestess) assigned her like a machine to support The Doctor... but also "the bunny", even though Priestess had nothing to do with that, though Alty might have conflated Theresa in there.

Purestream

Purestream wouldn't arrive in global servers until muuuuuch later (after the release of Chapter 8), but in the Chinese servers she appeared after [Heart of Surging Flame] and before Weedy's debut.
She is the first Aegirian operator in the history of the game to have her race outright listed as "Aegir".
Even then, she's surrounded by secrets.
Her third Archive file contains a classified note at the end:
Regarding Operator Purestream's race, it is difficult to find out where they originated from, but we may be able to glean some clues from some local folk songs.
Her true hometown must be very far, far away, in a distant land.
[Talk after Trust Increase 2] "There is a legend among my people that we came from a place far, far away. Now that there are fewer and fewer of us, nobody seems to know where we came from, or where we are going..."
In her fourth Archive File, the investigator who visited Purestream's village to investigate her background insists: 'To be honest, her background and experience are as pure as the water she treats, and there are not many things worth delving into.'
Which could be spy-speak, or could be entirely sincere, given how the rest of that file depicts the investigator as more interested in sampling the local food than digging up information.
However, given her physical evaluations,

[Episode 7] and Weedy

Finally introduces Iberia.
[Profile] Weedy, a bioengineering expert who was born into a family of Iberian scientists, is a researcher who has been with Rhodes Island since its establishment. (emphasis mine)
She rates 'Standard' in every category except for her substandard 'Normal' in Physical Resilience and her 'Excellent' in Tactical Planning.
[Promotion Record] Weedy's physical qualities are somewhat at odds with our impressions of the Ægirians. In fact, after she successfully passed the other exams, she spent an entire three months before she was able to pass the physical component.
Episode 7 retroactively establishes that Rhodes Island has ALWAYS had an Aegirian on staff. Yet you have Rhodes Island officials acting like us players in assuming that Specter and Skadi -- the Abyssal Hunters -- are the norm for Aegir.
Part of this can be excused with the understanding that not every super-human freak wants to be a combat operator. Weedy's files make it clear that she is extremely reclusive and a neat-freak who seldom leaves her controlled environment.
Weedy's third archive file, perhaps as a mistranslation, seems to suggest that there is a relationship between Aegir and Laterano, rather than that Iberia has had deeply meaningful ties to Aegir and Laterano, separately.

Elysium

Released in the same banner with Weedy, and introduced us to more of Iberia. Perhaps more in how little he or his files have to say about it, as in what little it has to say.
[Archive File 1] Although Elysium has always proclaimed that there is no way he could have been born in Iberia, he shares the characteristics of unfettered boldness and unrestrained freedom that are so prominent in that area.
So he not only left the place, he swears he was was never born there.

[Beyond Here] and "For a Better Self"

This vignette just barely elaborates on Iberia, being half about some wild rumors that (if I recall correctly) have nothing to do with revealed canon. And the other half is about some everyday conflict in some nameless Iberian village.
I don't know what point any of this served.

[Heart of Surging Flame] rerun, Andreana, Thorns, and AUS again

You'd think that Andreana was the biggest point of confusion in our ever-changing perception of Aegir.
No, it was Thorns.
Thorns was clearly not an Abyssal Hunter, not even to the extent that Andreana was. He didn't have their Talent-sharing/receiving feature. At the time, we thought him to be a "normal" Aegirian.
So when a member of the AUS band, Aya, who was some sort of weird sea-creature took an interest in Thorns, and Thorns seemed to have some sort of bloodborne connection or animosity to a sea monster that emerged from the ocean to eat him... We assumed this could have happened to any Aegirian.
It wouldn't be until Integrated Strategies #3 that we had clarification that Thorns ISN'T normal, and that he doesn't know that. His mentoteacher slipped him some Seaborn concoction that transformed him into some level of hybrid, which is how he got the special attention of a sea monster and what seems to be one-fourth of a sea-dwelling Feranmut.

[Under Tides] and Gladiia

On the China servers, Hypergryph updated the Network map to either softly retcon or properly clarify some things.
Blue Poison exchanged her Rhodes Island brand for an association with Iberia and lost her link to Specter.
Deepcolor exchanged her Rhodes Island brand for the brand of Aegir, with only Skadi Alter for company. On the one hand, this was weird because Ishar'mla is an enemy of Aegir; did this mean that Deepcolor was also an enemy of Aegir? But even when viewing Skadi Alter as what is left of her after the Corrupting Heart is defeated and returns to dormancy, Skadi doesn't really consider herself an Aegir anymore; she's a Seaborn and kin to the Many.
And, well, there was everything else about [Under Tides], and the archive files for Gladiia, and the archive files that were either for Skadi Original or for Ishar'mla, with voice-lines for Seaborn Skadi after Ishar'mla is rendered dormant.

"Forgotten Lighthouse" in [Preluding Lights]

I wrote too much about this already in my post on Blue Poison, but know that this information appeared at this time, chronologically for us.

Mizuki

Introduced in Dossoles Holiday.

[Stultifera Navis]

We finally get a reasonably clear picture of where Laurentina came from, how she ended up captured, what the Cult did to her, and how she could have become Kal'tsit's primary source of information on everything related to Aegir.
Which thus informs the later Operator Records for Skadi and Gladiia, which both feature how Kal'tsit finds them.

Sunder's Arknights posts - a collection of links
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2024.04.27 03:13 StarAugurEtraeus Breaking Bones S2E3: The Great Department Store Cook

Breaking Bones S2E3: The Great Department Store Cook
The relentless sun beamed down on Albuquerque as the notorious trio—Walter White, his former student Jesse Pinkman, and the uniquely animated skeleton Heisenbones—pulled into the sprawling parking lot of MegaMart. Today, they ventured into the belly of commercialism to source supplies for their next ambitious cook.
"Heisenbones, keep a low profile, alright?" Walter instructed as they embarked toward the entrance.
Jesse, scanning their shopping list, groaned, "Man, why can't we just order this stuff online like normal criminals?"
"Because," Walter replied sharply, "delivery records can be traced. Physical shopping—less so."
Heisenbones, rattling next to them, chimed in, "Bone-a fide logic, my friends!"
Upon entering MegaMart, they decided to split up. Jesse headed to homeware, Walter to chemicals, and Heisenbones? Well, Heisenbones was on a mission to cause mischief, his bony feet tapping a sinister rhythm on the polished floors.
As Walter inspected labels on bottles, maintaining a facade of calm, Heisenbones found the Halloween section—a skeleton’s paradise. He couldn't resist donning a cape and mask, blending in absurdly with the other decorations.
"How do I look?" he cackled, startling a couple of shoppers.
"This isn't a game, Heisen," Jesse whispered fiercely, coming over after picking up some plastic bins. "And drop the Halloween gear!"
Meanwhile, Walter managed to gather most of the chemicals without drawing attention. He walked past the Halloween aisle and did a double-take at Heisenbones playing the part of a prop. "Not funny," he hissed. "Let's go!"
As they convened at the register, Heisenbones couldn’t resist one more jest. He strategically dropped a femur near an unsuspecting cashier, who jumped back, shrieking.
"Just trying to keep everyone on their toes!" Heisenbones laughed, his bones rattling with glee as Jesse quickly retrieved the bone.
"Will you quit it?" Jesse pleaded, his face a portrait of exasperation.
"All set?" the cashier asked, eyeing the odd assortment of items—and the even odder group buying them.
"Just a typical Saturday hardware run," Walter offered with a forced smile.
Thankfully, the transaction concluded without further incidents. As they hurried out, Heisenbones leaned towards Jesse, whispering, "I've got a bone to pick with those high prices!"
Jesse rolled his eyes. "You're just skulling around, huh?"
Heisenbones clacked happily. "You’re learning, Jesse, my boy!"
Back in the safety of their RV, Walter couldn’t help but lecture, "That was riskier than necessary. Next time—"
"Heisenbones stays home?" Jesse suggested.
"No," Walter contradicted, glancing at the still-chuckling skeleton. "Next time, we all stick to the plan. And no costumes, Heisenbones."
As the RV pulled away, signs of a nefarious cooking operation hidden within, the setting sun cast long shadows over their mischievous escape, entertaining the notion that perhaps even in the direst of enterprises, a little humor wasn't completely out of place. But as always, it was clear that with Heisenbones around, there were bound to be a few extra rattles along the way.
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2024.04.26 20:00 mldev_dh007 "timeline not evenly spaced excel" error in forcasting MS excel

I am trying to do forcasting on a pivot table , but it is showing me this error "the forecast cannot be created because the timeline is not evenly spaced excel." I've tried removing blank values before 1971 by inserting timeline.
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2024.04.24 03:41 Amazingzra I just heard a few major rumors about a secret set by a major artist… anyone else hear the same thing?

I go to Coachella every year, and I hear the rumors everytime I go. I’m sure we all remember the rumors about Bruno Mars and Post Malone a few years ago. I also recall rumors of a major set list change a few years back… but nothing has come to fruition, so I don’t pay them much mind.
Anyway - I’m grabbing a walking taco with my buddy Skinflint, and one of the event admins comes up and is talking to a guy in a suit. “Who’s this narc in the suit?” I said to myself as I lifted the bag of cheese doritos and beef. I look at Skinflint (who is an insider in the music industry… he released a beat that post almost used on a track) who must’ve heard me murmur to myself, and he replied “you don’t know who that is?” “No” I said, dismissing him as I ate my walking taco. “That’s Chad Dukes, he’s one of the top label execs at paramount. He’s the guy that got Michael Jackson platinum”. So I tap the guy on the shoulder and introduce myself “Yo, bro” I exclaimed with a bit of cheese hanging from my mouth. “What the fuck do you want?” He replied, because in my stupor I got some grease on his suit. “What the fuck dude, get the fuck away from me with that shit” he said “wow. How very corporate of you” I responded. Which happened to be the moment my buddy Tang showed up “Yo, you’re chad dukes, you’re the guy who got Michael Jackson platinum” Tang exclaimed excitedly, his hand gripping his 2g DMT vape (Home brewed. It’s not as strong as stuff Skinflint got me in the past. He does this weird hydroponic stuff that I cannot even begin to explain. Something about moisture levels and stuff). In a fury, Chad dukes rushed away, but not before I heard him whisper on his Bluetooth headset “Let’s revive Michael Jackson as soon as we get a chance” which is when I realized… they are going to revive Michael Jackson tonight and have him do a 15 song set, wherein his skeleton is going to do the Mr. Bones dance, and blanket is going to play the clarinet to the tune of “bad”. Allegedly they’re going to do a 12 child salute in honor of the king of pop, where Michael ceremonially gets blown by males of questionable age. Idk guys, is there possibly something to this? Will Michael Jackson be revived by music executive Chad Dukes, or is this just a nasty rumor?
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2024.04.23 22:07 HeyitsDaizy Reverse-listening thread: "TTPD is about the music industry" edition

I am having a slow day at work so I am going to listen to the album in reverse and notate my thoughts in this post as I do. I'm listening to this album with the idea that it's about the music industry.
This feels like a song about a celebrity that went through a lot of trial and heartbreak throughout the music industry and had a rough life. It feels like they're retired and reflecting on their long life and thinking about how it's happening to other, younger musicians now. "the story isn't mine anymore". another funny/interesting line is "she rolled her eyes and said, "you're a professional" <-- I am taking this as a clue. "in the age of him she wished she was thirty.... afterwards she only ate kids cereal and couldn't sleep unless it was in her mother's bed" - this feels like a line about behaviors someone takes on after they've survived childhood trauma.
"she thought about how he said since she was so wise beyond her years that everything had been above board - she wasn't sure" - this feels like a line about being groomed. "you're so mature for your age" type of vibe.
This feels like a song about being a child star, being totally naive and innocent. Being sold promises of fame and twinkly lights but not knowing about the dark horrors that await you. "but now we'll curtail your curiosity in sweetness" (we're not going to tell you the truth about what you're getting into, just smile and nod along, you're going to be famous, kid!)
I think this song is about seeing the first cracks in the illusion of the industry. The age of the subject is still young, but we've left childhood behind. "he was a cad, wanted her bad, just like any good trophy hunter" - another predatory/grooming implication? Or maybe it's about a talent scout/executive who wants his prized star to make money for him. "that's when she sees the littlest leaks down in the floorboards and she knows that she must bolt" - the cracks in the fairytale are starting to emerge and the subject is thinking about jumping ship.
I think this is about a friend or peer in the industry that committed suicide. I know that's dark, but I just can't get that feeling out of my mind. "forgive me peter, my lost fearless leader, in closets like cedar, preserved from when we were just kids - is it something i did?" when our friends kill themselves we always blame ourself. "forgive me. is it something i did? is it my fault?" 'in closets like cedar, preserved...' it's not a closet, y'all i think it's a CASKET. "i thought it was just goodbye for now" - 'i didn't think this would be the last time i ever saw you.' "you said you were gonna grow up, then you were gonna come find me, promises never to keep" - as kids, they promised to stay in touch and look out for each other. But he can't keep this promise anymore because he's dead. "lost to the 'lost boys' chapter of your life" - this is a peter pan reference, a story about a boy who never grows up. in this case the subject can't grow up because he's dead.
Other people have remarked that this sounds like it could be Kesha's story or about someone who tried to warn about the dangers of the music industry and was crucified/exiled for it and i think that interpretation is great. In greek mythology, cassandra was someone who had the power of prophecy but was cursed to never be believed because she rejected the god apollo. Which is so poignant for the idea of a victim who is telling the truth and predicting his evil deeds but no one believes them. This one feels so straightforward that I don't have much to add.
Well, now that we've established that the previous track is referencing Cassandra the prophet and could be an implication about victims exposing their abusers in the industry, this track takes a very interesting turn. I think this is about bargaining / not wanting what you've discovered about the industry to be true / wishing you could change things. I think it's also about regretting the decision to pursue this life of fame. Wanting to walk away. "please change the prophecy, i don't want money" "a greater woman wouldn't beg" - please let me out of this contract, I don't want to do this anymore. If the previous track could be about Kesha, I think this one is too. I think they are tied together. Cassandra and her prophecies. "and i look unstable, gathered with a coven 'round a sorceress' table" one of the biggest tactics abusers use is to discredit their victims by painting them as 'unstable' 'crazy' etc.
"northbound i got carried away, as you boarded your train south" - the subject of this song is parting from someone, they're going their seperate ways, or maybe this is someone who got out of the industry. "i'm afflicted by the not knowing" "i'm addicted to the 'if only'" 'what would have happened if i stayed? would i have made it, been a star?' in the entertainment industry, if you're not in, you're out. this entire song is positioning the subject as an outsider, maybe someone longing or wistfully regretting their decision to part ways with fame, thinking about what it would be like to try again. "i look in people's windows like i'm some deranged weirdo" it's an exclusive club, and once you're out, security isn't letting you through the gate.
I think this track is straight up about critics/the media/tabloids. I don't think it's about any single person at ALL. let's go through some lyrics- "there's a bronze, spray tanned statue of you" - it's an award, a trophy. "and then she wrote headlines in the local paper laughing at each baby step i'd take" - literally, the media. writing headlines and making fun of an artist's progress or attempts at creativity. "i pushed each boulder up the hill, your words were rinigng in my head" - what haunts us? how many youtubers have you known that have fallen victim to endlessly reading hate comments about themselves and then spiraled? celebrities do it too. critics' words are ringing in her head. "i wrote a thousand songs that you find uncool, i built a legacy that you can't undo" - she wrote a lot of songs that the grammy's and music critics felt were a flop, but still she has built her legacy. "but when i count the scars there's a moment of truth, there wouldn't be this if there hadn't been you" - it's a double edged sword. without press, without media, there isn't promotion. without promotion there isn't fans and a 'legacy that can't be undone.'
I think this is about the rich inner life of someone who didn't get a chance in the industry but is incredibly talented and creative. I think this one is actually completely straightforward. This is literally our poet inside the body of a finance guy. Someone who hates their office job or corporate life but is trapped there because "this place made me feel worthless" the industry rejected them or their audition didn't make the cut, maybe they didn't have the looks or the "it" factor. this is the life of an office worker who longs to break free of their awful day job and explore their creative pursuits but they can only explore their creativity in their mind.
Okay, this song is layered y'all. This song is seriously the most sarcastic and funny song to me on the album, I think. I think this song is about being in a close working relationship/or being at some sort of event with someone that you absolutely HATE! (think Taylor rolling her eyes at Justin Bieber at the VMAs LOL) But you have to get along with them through gritted teeth for the sake of 'professionalism'. On first glance the song sounds like a silly little love song, but I think it's much darker and the song is DRIPPING with resentment. Lyrics: "I want to find you in a crowd just to hide from you." Just the title alone 'so high school'. I'm sure being at an award show with famous people who are trapped in a state of arrested development probably DOES feel so 'high school'! "and in the blink of a crinklin' eye" (this is a photo flash from a camera) "i'm sinkin', our fingers entertwined, cheeks pink in the twinkling lights, tell me 'bout the first time you saw me" i think this is a little red carpet interview moment where you have to play pretend with someone you despise because all lights and cameras are on you. "your friends are around so be quiet, i'm trying to stifle my sighs" they're sighs of disappointment. you're in a room full of this person's friends so you have to keep your mouth shut about them. "are you gonna marry, kiss or kill me? I'm betting on all THREE! get my car door, isn't that sweet? (sarcasm)" "it's true, swear, SCOUT'S HONOR" she's LYING! her fingers are behind her back lying like a kid. "I feel like laughin in the middle of practice" (i think this is vocal practice, maybe practicing for a performance with multiple people for a special event or something.) "do that impression you did of your dad again, i'm hearing voices like a madman" she is hating being around this person so much she feels like she's going crazy.
This one is also pretty easy to figure out - it's about tabloids and gossip. I don't think I need to even go into detail much - we've all been there right? We have something tragic happen to us and a vulture of energy vampires descends upon us acting like they're so concerned and sad for you, but they just want to know your business so they can go tell it to other people because it's juicy. The empathetic hunger descends.
I'm having a hard time figuring this one out, but I think one interpretation could be about disassociation. This idea came to me when I was looking up the word 'hologram' and a synonym for it is 'reflection'. So take the line, "your reflection stumbled into my apartment" - the narrator is watching themselves in a sort of out-of-body way, having a schism due to addiction or trauma, and one person in this song could be like your 'inner child' that you 'deserted'.
This is about having skeletons in your closet and being cancelled, but also being cancelled is meaningless and doesn't effect you that much. "Wise men once said wild winds are death to the candle" when you're at the top and successful, if you get too 'wild', your candle (light, success) will be blown out. "a rose by any other name is a scandal" Rose McGowan championed the #MeToo movement. "cautions issued, he stood shooting the messengers" this guy is trying to silence his victims. "cross your thoughtless heart, only liquor anoints you, she's the albatross, she is here to destroy you" - this guy prays and appears to be a christian, but he's just an alcoholic rapist scumbug. and one of his victims, his albatross is ready to talk. Verse 2 is from a different perspective. it's from the POV of the perpetrator. "one bad seed kills the garden" one bad encounter, choose the wrong victim, and your empire of grooming and abuse could crumble. "one less temptress, one less dagger to sharpen" - one victim is dead, which is one less knife i have to sharpen to threaten them with to keep them silent and in line. "locked me up in towers but i'd visit in your dreams, they tried to warn you about me" - the perpetrator did jail time, but they gave their victim PTSD and they haunt them from behind bars. "and when that sky rains fire on you and you're persona non grata, i'll tell you how i've been there too and that none of it matters." - the perpetrator is saying that when all hell is breaking loose and you're 'enemy number one', it doesn't matter. you'll survive it. cancellation isn't real.
I think this is about negotiating a contract or a business deal, or about trying to win back a collaboratobusiness partnership that you may need. "did your research, you knew the price going in" - you know how expensive i am, literally. "whether i'm gonna be your wife or gonna smash up your bike, i haven't decided yet but i'm gonna get you back" - all business relationships are good until they're not, and they rarely end amicably. "push the reset button we're becoming something new, say you got somebody i'll say i got someone too" - we're renegotiating the terms of our contract and neither one of us want to reveal our hand so we'll both bluff and say we already have someone.
I am not really sure about this one either, I think one possible interpretation is that this is about your label ditching you for a younger, newer, shinier product. "she's too young to know this song". If we are listening to the album in reverse order like this, given my interpretation of the next song I think this makes a lot of sense.
The newer, shinier toy has arrived. This is about the cycle. Clara Bow, Stevie Nicks and Taylor Swift are not meant to be references to anyone. They're just examples - a talent scout approaches a precocious young girl and starts telling her she looks like a glamorous star, like 'taylor swift'. And she wants to be famous sooo badly! So the cycle is about to repeat, we're getting another young girl for the industry to chew up and spit out and our old narrator was discarded.
If we're listening in reverse order, the previous song 'Clara Bow' touches on the idea of cycles repeating through generations or through 'lifetimes'. The Alchemy opens with "This happens once every few lifetimes... " Our new 'big star' is making it and is outshining and out performing all their peers. "Call the amateurs and cut them from the team". "I'm the one to beat." "Where's the trophy? He just comes running over to me" our young star is winning awards.
Welp, now our heroinE has been betrayed by the business. All the shiny promises she was made were fake and the cracks are revealed. "you hung me on your wall, stabbed me with your push pins" - office supplies, this is a board executive office/meeting. "in public showed me off, then sank in stoned oblivion. once your queen had come you treat her like an also-ran" once she made it big and proved her success, she was treated like a used up, washed up nobody.
Nothing like being forced to work through a mental breakdown! This is giving Katy Perry dancing and singing on stage right after Russell Brand divorced her over text. This song is upbeat, but I don't think it's meant to be "look how good I am!" I think it's meant to be... "this is inhumane, I'm having a mental breakdown and I can't do this."
Our record label from 'smallest man' has come crawling back and wants to sign her again after ditching her. they made a bunch of false promises and dazzled her with impressionist paintings of heaven... but they were fakes. Being promised the world and then having the rug pulled out from under you is very hard and jarring, and the fall is a long way down.
I think this is a track about being naive and thinking that you can CHANGE the industry alone, but getting in over your head and realizing that you as an individual can't make a difference or a change because this whole thing is bigger than you thought.
The subject of this song has been through the ringer at this point. Far from the winning streak a few songs ago, her teeth have been pulled out by this life, by the industry, and they've become bitter, cruel and vindictive from all of the trauma and abuse they've suffered as a child star. But they want to bite back. They're warning. "You should be afraid of me, i'm not going to take this lying down."
Even though the subject of this song knows that fame is bad for them... they're fantasizing about being famous again and about stepping back into the limelight. They feel guilty for having these thoughts because fame wasn't good for them in the past, but they can't help having that desire.
I think this is another track about industry sleazes who have skeletons in their closet, similar to the albatross. This is about someone who has like a bunch of victims. "at least the dolls are beautiful" - the victims are beautiful.
Our perpetrator is out of jail! And he's running straight back to his young starlet (victim.)
Another young aspiring talent has fallen victim to brainwashing and grooming and wants to be a star. Her parents and lots of other people are very hesitant to let her pursue this career path but she thinks she knows better than all of them, and knows this is what's right for her.
I think this is about a celebrity voluntarily choosing to leave fame behind because they are tired of being exploited for tragedy porn.
I think this is another track from the point of view of someone who was chewed up and spit out by the industry. The industry beamed her up in a cloud of sparkling dust, did experiments on them. But even though they treated her terribly, she wants the life and career and can't let it go!
I feel like this track is about being overworked to the point of being broken because you're the record label's favorite. You're making the most money, you're their favorite, and they're wringing you dry (breaking) you!
I think some of our 'tortured poets' have come together and are working on something now. They're using a typewriter, "are you gonna screw this up with me?" "this ain't the chelsea hotel, we're two idiots". the chelsea hotel was a hotel that had many iconic groundbreaking artists stay there. They're working on something but it's on the 'down low', it's secretive and they don't want to screw it up.
This is the letter to the industry/the big machine. "I love you, it's ruining my life" - I love fame, but it's killing me. "I touched you for only a fortnight" - I touched success, happiness, the peak, but only for a moment. "Move to Florida, buy the car you want, but it won't start up 'til i touch you" - The tortured poets want to speak up and make a change and 'send the criminals to Florida' so to speak, but the 'car' taking the 'criminals' to Florida won't start up until they 'touch' them (aka - speak up.)
I think Taylor is building to a huge novel or documentary revealing the horrors and truths of the industry. The music industry has never had a #MeToo and things have not changed. I think maybe she's leaving clues indicating that she wants to break this cycle somehow or try to make a difference because she's witnessing the cycle of fame continue to chew up and spit out young girls and boys.
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2024.04.23 07:18 JLGoodwin1990 I was hired to guard the morgue of an old hospital. It was the most terrifying night of my life (Part 1)

I’ve worked as a security guard for the last eight years of my life. It’s not the highest paying job in the world, and, like many professions, it comes with a certain level of risk. But it’s paid the bills, and more importantly, it’s helped me afford to go back to school in order to obtain my degree. Due to a few dumbass mistakes as a younger man, I never completed high school; I always said I was not going to die without being the first person in my family to finish schooling and go to college. And because the security company which employs me hires us out to whatever company, corporation or building needs them, I’ve found myself guarding some truly interesting places. Without giving exact names, I’ve guarded a rather well-known tech company’s HQ, more than a few shopping malls, countless storage facilities, and even a federal government building for a few weeks, to give some examples. I’ve occasionally dealt with having to run off the occasional trespasser, but, in what must be a massive stroke of good luck, never anything worse. And I’ve always received glowing commendations on my work, along with requests to be hired again.
However, there is one place that, no matter how many times I’ve been asked, and how much money I’ve been offered, I will never work at again.
Darby Hospital, which is what I’ll refer to it as in lieu of its real name, sits atop the highest hill in my town, overlooking all 34,000 of its residents. Built during the art deco period of the 20th Century, it is far larger than the town has need of, and designed for a population boom that never came. Because of this, many parts of the building have either not been used for decades, or simply never used at all. Having frequently been forced to take many trips there due to stupid dares and attempts to show off as a teen, I more than once got turned around in the maze-like corridors, only managing to find my way back to the in-use areas by luckily stumbling across a wall mounted map. Let me tell you, to call the place creepy, would be like calling the Andrea Doria disaster a “small blunder”. The worst time to be inside is late at night, when only a skeleton crew of doctors and nurses remain on-call, and most of the lights have been dimmed or shut off. And the rumors of it being haunted do nothing to help quell the eerie ambience.
But the creepiest part of the hospital, by a country mile, is the morgue.
Housed in its own dedicated building, it sits a few hundred yards away, permanently in the shadow of a cluster of huge pine and oak trees which tower over the edge of the property from the forest beyond. It connects to the main building via a long, underground passageway which allows bodies to be moved to it, out of the sight and mind of the patients and guests above. From the outside, it looks almost more imposing than the hospital itself, and kept all but the bravest of us away.
This is where I found myself, working the graveyard shift one fall night three years ago, after accepting a last-minute position for some much-needed overtime due to the lockdowns putting most of my normal gigs on hold.
A little after seven in the evening, I pulled my battered Mercury Comet into the expansive, but largely abandoned parking lot. Parking next to a Jaguar I assumed had to belong to the head doctor or surgeon on duty, I got out and craned my neck back to stare up at the towering behemoth. My eyes wandered over the many windows, most which were dark. The few that were lit up were spaced apart in such a pattern that they almost gave the impression that the hospital had a face, complete with blazing eyes and eerie smile. I involuntarily shuddered, remembering what Colin, my best friend’s older brother had told us long ago around a campfire. It’s always watching, you know. Day and night, it’s always watching and waiting patiently. Waiting to lure its next careless victim in so it can swallow them up. I shook my head to force away the memory, feeling more than a little irritated with myself. Get real, Tony. You’re thirty-two years old; are you seriously telling me you’re still spooked by those dumb as hell tales? You’ve got a job to do, and they’re more than likely getting impatient waiting for you, so move your ass!
Pushing the last remnants of Colin’s whisper from my mind, I flipped up the collar of my coat to protect me from the wind and walked up the path to the main entrance. After making sure my name tag was visible, and pulling on the required mask as ordered by the sign, I pulled open one of the two large wood and glass doors and stepped inside. The chilly autumn air was replaced by the familiar, yet equally miserable chill that hospitals are known for. Well, looks like my coat’s staying on tonight. My ears were met with the sound of old, easy listening music softly filtering out from speakers set around the massive reception lobby. After a moment’s listening, I recognized the tune as an instrumental version of Beautiful Dreamer. Aside from that, though, the reception area was silent. Silent and, surprisingly, empty. I crossed quickly to the reception desk, my footfalls echoing loudly off the walls and bouncing away into the adjoining hallways. Reaching it, I leaned to look over it. A cup of coffee sat next to the computer monitor, steam rising from the dark liquid. Which meant the nurse stationed up here had to have only just stepped away. Likely called away to assist the on-call staff in the ER. With how understaffed they keep this place, it’s no wonder people regularly request transfer, especially now.
Glancing down, I saw a small brass bell to my right on the counter next to the sign-in ledger, and after a moment’s hesitation, I rang it. Like my footsteps, the shrill, metallic ding echoed away for a moment before, like my footsteps, being swallowed up. I waited for few minutes, then rang it again. Still nobody appeared. I glanced at my watch, noting with slight annoyance that my shift was supposed to have started five minutes ago. I let out a sigh. I’m gonna get docked for that, come pay day. Taking a deep breath, I called out into the expanse. “Hello?” My voice drifted away, bouncing off the walls and answered by no one. I spoke again. “Nurse?” Still nothing. I felt the slight pang of irritation grow as the music continued. “Hello, anybody?”
After a few moments of nobody responding, I let out a small, frustrated snort. “You know what, screw this” I muttered. Snatching a pen from a metal cup, I quickly signed my name in the ledger, along with my job title. On the side, I quickly wrote a small note. Waited here for almost eight minutes, nobody showed. Getting to work, I’ll find my own way down. Tossing the pen down, I walked around the desk and took a few steps towards one of the hallways. And stopped as a chill suddenly shot up my spine, accompanied by an unknown sensation. For a moment, my mind attempted to process the feeling. Then, with a stomach dropping realization, it hit me.
It was the feeling of being watched.
Another chill passed through me as I slowly turned to look behind me. The lobby remained as empty as when I’d entered, and yet…it no longer felt that way. I quickly scanned the walls, half expecting to see a security camera aimed directly at me; I often got the feeling when someone was staring at me through one. To my surprise, though, there were none. At least, none I could see. My eyes shifted to the double doors leading to the east and west wings on either side of the room, half expecting to see a face in the narrow sheet of glass. But they remained empty as well. Yet the feeling still remained. I began to feel thoroughly creeped out as the old stories pushed their way back into my mind. The music was not helping in the slightest; Beautiful Dreamer had begun to begun to repeat itself, the song now almost seeming to hold an eerie, almost foreboding atmosphere instead of the calm and soothing one it had before. Another realization swept over me with a third chill, and, with all sorts of alarm bells going off in my head, I slowly raised my head to look up.
You see, I forgot to mention one thing. The main lobby area of Darby Hospital is not just a single floor. It’s a massive atrium, rising five or six floors to a massive glass ceiling with sweeping walkways arching around the lobby, allowing patients or staff to look straight down to the ground floor.
Someone was standing at the railing on the top floor.
Because the lights were dimmed, I couldn’t tell if it was a man or a woman; all I could see was a general outline against the night sky. Even still, I got the definite impression that whoever it was, they were staring straight down at me. And for a moment, all I could do was stare right back. Then I swallowed slightly, before forcing my voice out. “Uh…hello?” I expected whoever it was to answer; I hoped they would, to soothe my frayed nerves. But the person remained silent. I called to them again. “Hello, can you hear me?” More silence. A small knot began to form itself in my stomach. “Okay, seriously man, whoever you are, you’re starting to seriously creep me the hell out!” I put a small trace of anger into the last call, hoping that it would spur any response. But the figure remained still.
Suddenly, the biggest chill yet raced up my spine, causing me to audibly let out a gasp. The wariness and eerie feeling I’d had up to that point, was suddenly gone. In its place, was what I can only describe as a gut wrenching, inexplicable explosion of terror. Every fiber of my being began screaming at me to run. Almost on instinct, I began to back up, and with each step I took the fear increased. Fuck this, man, I’m out of here! I readied myself to turn and bolt-
-When a heavy hand fell on my shoulder from behind.
“Jesus!” My feet left the ground as I leapt a good six inches off the floor. My heart feeling as though it were about to explode out of my chest, I whirled around, my fists bunched up and ready to sock whoever it was. To my shock, I found myself staring into the masked face of a middle-aged man wearing a white coat. A doctor. For a moment, a look of shock adorned the part of his face visible. Then, it was replaced by an extremely mortified expression as he raised his hands in an unthreatening manner. “Oh, good Lord, son, I am so sorry! I thought you heard me calling to you!” For a moment, all I could do was stand there. Then, with a loud whoosh, I let out the breath I hadn’t realized I’d been holding in, bending over almost in half as I put my hands on my knees. Then I let out a small, shaky laugh. “Holy crap, man. You almost gave me a heart attack” Still looking extremely apologetic, the man reached out and put a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “Are you alright?” he asked. I swallowed hard, then, feeling as though I’d regained a bit of control over myself, stood up straight.
“Yeah, I’m fine” I ran a hand through my hair and chuckled again, before gesturing up and over my shoulder. “Just-I got creeped out by the person up top there, and when you reached out and touched me…” I trailed off. A slightly perplexed expression crossed his face as he looked up. It was instantly replaced by a stern look. “Oh, for God’s sake, not again” he muttered. He raised his voice to a shout. “Nurse!” Almost instantly, a door three floors up opened, bright light spilling out from beyond. A shape appeared, one I instantly recognized was dressed in the garb of a nurse. A moment later, a soothing woman’s voice filtered down. “Yes, Doctor?” He pointed up. “Mr. Friedman appears to have left his room again: would you kindly escort him back?” I saw the nurse crane her neck to look up, before cursing softly. “Of course, Doctor!” she called, before disappearing back into the hallway, closing the doors behind her.
As soon as she was out of sight, the man turned back to me. “Please, again, accept my deepest apologies, both for myself and my patient” He jerked his head up. “Mr. Friedman is one of our long-term patients, and to make matters more difficult, he has a condition. He has a habit of wandering at night when he’s not supposed to” He shook his head slightly. “I’m going to have to speak to the matron on his floor about having an extra nurse to watch him from now on” he muttered, more to himself than me. Then, he looked up, his eyes again focusing on me. “You must be the young man we called to temporarily replace Mr. Drexen as the night guard, am I correct,” his eyes flicked down to my nametag, “Anthony?” I nodded. “Yes, sir, that’s correct. Anthony Romley, at your service” Even though I couldn’t see his mouth, I got the impression he was smiling by his voice as he reached out to shake my hand. “Leonard Carter. I’m in charge of the hospital during the night shifts” I felt the last wisps of fear fade as I took it and shook back. “Pleasure to meet you, Dr. Carter”
As I stepped back, something the man said suddenly clicked. “Uh, maybe I misheard, but you said temporarily replace your normal night guard? I was informed that this was just a one-night gig?” For a moment, the man didn’t speak, cocking his head slightly to one side as he thought. Then he laughed. “And this is why I need to make myself more clear from now on. Yes, the job right now is only a one-night affair, but I was trying to make it clear to your employer that I meant it was simply a trial run, to see how we find you. If we’re pleased with your performance, we’d like to offer you a longer contract until we can find a suitable, dedicated replacement” I suddenly found myself standing up as straight as I could as his words repeated over and over in my mind. This might be more than a one-time thing. This might actually lead to a continued paycheck beyond the meager salary they’re forced to give you for simply being on the company’s payroll. This is what you’ve been waiting for, for the last few months.
And God knows, between the repairs I needed to make on my Comet, and an unexpected, large bill I received from my dentist for a procedure that my insurance suddenly decided it wouldn’t cover, I needed it.
I nodded, unable to keep a smile from spreading across my face. “Honestly, Dr. Carter, even though that wasn’t properly explained, I’m not going to lie and say right now, with the way the world is, I could use all the money I can get my hands on. And I’ll do what I need to, to prove I’m capable enough to hold the position” Dr. Carter let out another laugh, before motioning to the hallway I’d begun approaching earlier. “I’m glad to hear it. Now, shall we begin heading towards your post? It’s a bit of a walk, and I’ll explain the details to you on the way.”
Nodding, I mimicked his gesture. “After you, sir”
As he led the way through the maze of corridors, past multiple doors which bore labels for everything from radiology to surgical wings, he explained the finer points to me. The hospital usually had three full-time security guards on staff; one for the day shift, and two for the night. At night, one of the two would monitor the main hospital building itself, while the second would patrol the connecting corridor and morgue building. I was slightly surprised at this revelation, wondering why they would need someone to monitor those areas until he answered my unasked question. “I’ve worked here at Darby for a very, very long time, Anthony. A lot has changed about the world in that time, almost as much as the last few months. But there’s one thing that hasn’t. And that’s rambunctious teenagers, who often try to break into the morgue through the building door itself, or sneak into the elevator and down the corridor to win dares their friends give them” Yeah, the absolutely batshit insane ones, I thought. As we continued, I was informed that the man I was temporarily replacing, Drexen, had had the morgue patrol.
At his words, and for a brief moment, the feeling of anxiety and fear I’d felt in the lobby reared its head again, before I forced it away. Like I said outside, Tony: Get a grip. It’s just a slightly eerie hospital, nothing more. Even if morgue patrol isn’t really your bag, suck it up and deal with it. You need the dough. Finally, we rounded a corner to find a tall, burly man in a similar outfit to mine waiting in front of a pair of large, silver elevator doors. Dr. Carter gestured to the man. “Anthony, this is Bernard Tryon, our main floor guard and your partner. Bernard, this Anthony Romley, the temp guard we were sent” Bernard reached out and clasped his hand over mine. “Good to meet you, kid” he said with a gravely tone. I nodded back. Dr. Carter turned back to me. “Bernard will take you down and give you a quick tour of the area, along with your radio to stay in touch. Now, I must get back to the rest of the staff” He reached out and patted my shoulder. “I apologize again for our unfortunate introduction, but I already can tell you’re an alert, astute and well-mannered young man. I know you’ll do fine” And with that, he turned and began walking away.
Before he moved out of earshot, I called one final time to him. “Don’t worry, Doctor! I’ll do my best!” The man stopped, staring over his shoulder before nodding and calling back, the tone of his voice again sounding as though he were smiling.
“I know you will!”
Once he’d gone, Bernard and I entered the large freight elevator, and after inserting a key and turning it, the doors closed, and we began descending to the bowels of the complex. As the elevator continued down, he turned to me. “So, are you from around here?” he asked. I nodded. “Born and bred” At my words, he turned, his eyes sharp. “So, I take it you’ve heard the stories about this place, right?” I felt my stomach contort in my chest slightly, letting out a small sigh. “You mean the ones about this place being haunted to shit? About the operating room once bearing the sight of a botched surgery which killed the patient, and the escaped mental loon who supposedly lived down here in the tunnels for years? Not to mention that the hospital itself is somehow alive? Yeah, I’ve heard them. My friend’s older brother would never shut up about them” He let out a sharp laugh. “Well, of course those, but I was referring to the ones about the screwed-up doctor that supposedly worked here sixty or seventy years ago.”
A small pang of surprise filled me as I turned towards him. That one, I hadn’t heard. Seeing the questioning look in my eyes, Bernard continued. “Story goes that from the 40s to the early 60s, one of the head doctors got really involved in the occult. Started messing about with witchcraft and demon summoning, performing all sorts of screwed up experiments on unsuspecting patients and even sacrificing some. He was obsessed with immortality, and wanted to find a way to stay on earth for eternity, to continue his work. But it ended when the police, on an anonymous tip from a terrified nurse, raided the hospital to find him about to sacrifice a child. He refused to drop the scalpel in his hand, and so they blew him away, right up there in the old operating theater. It's why they don't use that wing of the hospital anymore.”
I attempted to look calm and collected. But the truth was, the man’s story had gotten under my skin more than I cared to admit, even to myself. Chills similar to what I’d felt in the lobby ran like ice water down my spine, and it took everything in me not to shudder. Instead, I stared hard at Bernard for a moment. He gazed right back, looking dead serious.
Then he began chuckling. “Nah, I’m just screwin’ with you, kid. Nothing like that ever happened here” Feeling sheepish that I had almost fallen for the tale, I let out a snort of my own. After a second, he looked at me more seriously. “Same goes for all the other stories you listed. They’re all bullshit, Wives Tales made up by kids for generations to scare the hell out of each other. All that this place is, is a bit eerie and nothing more. Remember that, and keep a clear head, and you’ll do just fine” The man’s reassurance helped, and I nodded gratefully at him. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the elevator let out a ding, and the doors opened.
To a sight that almost immediately put me back on edge.
The corridor the elevator opened on to was decidedly industrial and weathered in its appearance. On the ceiling and one side of the wall were dozens of pipes which, due to the rust and discoloration on them, might have been here since the sixties. A few of them let out soft hissing sounds, occasionally puffing out steam. The corridor itself was rather tall and narrow, lit only by bare bulbs hooked into the free wall which disappeared out of sight. I opened my mouth and said the only thing I could. “Good God, this fucking place is straight out of Grave Encounters” Bernard turned to me, a slightly puzzled look in his eyes. “What the hell is that?” I shook my head. “It’s a horror movie” He nodded, then gestured down the corridor.
“Come on, just a small walk and we’ll reach our destination.”
The two of us walked down the corridor, continuing to talk as we passed by doors which led to God-only-knows where until we reached a large, locked metal door. Stamped into a large, white plate read the word Morgue. Pulling another set of keys from his belt, he unlocked the door and opened it, reaching inside and flicking on the lights. “Here is where you’ll be spending most of your shift.”
Carefully I stepped inside, him following after and closing the door. “That’s the first rule they have here: every time you enter and leave the building, you’ve gotta close the door behind you first thing. I’m not sure why, probably to do with the chemicals or temperature they keep it in here. But, even still” As though his words had conjured it, I felt the temperature drop a good deal. Definitely glad I kept my coat on now. Bernard noticed me pulling my coat tighter. “Don’t worry; it’s just down here that it’s truly cold. The floor above is warmer, and the room you can use to sit in between rounds has heat." "Thank God for small favors" I muttered, earning a chuckle from him. He led the way into the next room, which I instantly decided was one of my least favorite places in the building. Because it was a giant, rectangular room filled with dozens of metal lockers along both walls. Giving it a once-over, I counted more than two dozen of them; I noticed with another small churn of my stomach that about five or six of them had name tags slipped into clips. Great, there’s actually fucking bodies down here.
Thankfully, though, we quickly moved through the room and up the stairs to the upper floor. Even though it was clear up here was where bodies were autopsied, it somehow seemed less creepy than cold storage. I absent mindedly mulled over the equipment laid out on a tray next to the autopsy table as Bernard continued speaking about my rounds. Finally, we moved down the hall past a few more doors and opened the second to last, revealing a rather comfortable looking break room. A coffee machine sat on a far table, and a small, boxy TV with rabbit ears atop it sat next to it. “TV doesn’t get any reception since they swapped to digital, but there’s a VCR with a few tapes to help you pass the time” he offered, pointing to a file cabinet marked Entertainment. I stepped inside, instantly adoring the wave of heat that covered me like a blanket.
That’s when I became aware of something. Music, the same easy listening music I had heard in the lobby was softly playing from somewhere. Looking up, I saw the small speaker embedded in the far wall. I let out a soft groan. “They pipe that music in here as well?” Bernard nodded. “The coroner requested it; apparently he likes listening to it while working” I gave him a pleading look. “Is there any way to turn it off?” He shook his head. “Afraid not, sorry” I let out a small sigh. “Alright” The man patted my shoulder in an awkward, sympathetic manner before straightening up. “Well, that’s the grand tour. Remember to make your rounds through the building every so often, and once in a while, walk through the corridor. There’s a camera in there somehow, though I’ve never seen it myself, and they’ll know if you don’t”
I nodded, following him back downstairs and into the cold storage room. Bernard began to speak. “I’ll come down every so often to check on you and make sure you’re handling it alright during my breaks, but just try to remember what I said. Keep your head up, and don’t let the bullshit get-“ He kept speaking, but it was as though his words had suddenly drawn ten miles away from me. I’d reached the halfway point across the room, matching the larger man’s pace. But I froze, feeling as though I’d suddenly been rooted to the spot. For a second, I felt puzzled by the instinctive reaction. And then, the terror I’d felt in the lobby returned in spades as I became aware of two separate things.
The first was that I had originally thought that, aside from the soft hissing which filled the room, along with the music, it was silent in here. But it wasn’t. The sound was almost inaudible at first, like the sound of snow from an old television. But as I concentrated, I began to hear something filter through it. And as I continued to listen, the sound grew in its intensity. And I instantly wished I hadn’t focused on it.
It was the sound of a person mumbling. The words were spoken too low and fast for me to make out anything, but it was unquestionably a person. That wasn’t what scared the shit the most out of me. No, that was because the person, a man, sounded utterly insane. Every so often, he’d let out small giggles, paired with a low, sinister chuckle that froze the blood in my veins. And somehow, that wasn’t even the worst part. It was the second part that was.
One of the refrigerator doors on the far edge of the room stood ajar.
I hadn’t noticed it when we’d first entered the room-I swear they were all closed-but there it was, refrigerant slowly puffing out of it to the floor. I couldn’t tell if it had been one of the one’s I’d seen a tag fitted to, but as I realized where the mumbling was coming from, I didn’t need to. I simply stared, feeling unable to blink or look away as dread, stronger than I’ve ever felt in my life begin filling every square inch of my body and soul. I suddenly became aware that all the other sounds had gone silent. The hissing, the music, even Bernard had shut up, as if all the sounds besides the horrible ones from the locker were being sucked out of the room. That’s when they went silent as well. The room became deathly still for a moment. But only a moment. Because a single, horrifying word filtered out from the locker.
Anthonyyyy…
My heart began to race in my chest as the weight of hearing my own name uttered from the locker slammed into me with all the weight of a Kenworth. What the fuck?! What the actual fuck, dude?! Every part of me wanted desperately to open my mouth and scream as loud as I ever had in my life. But I still felt rooted to the spot, unable to do anything but stare.
That’s when the door began to slowly push open.
I felt my breath hitch in my throat as I saw the yawning blackness slowly revealed inside as it continued to open farther. My heart felt like it was about to explode out from my chest, and I would die of a heart attack at any moment. I suddenly became aware of one incontestable fact: whatever was inside that locker, if I laid eyes on it, it would be the last thing I ever saw. I kept trying to force myself to close my eyes as I swear I began to see something move in the inky blackness. Close your fucking eyes, you moron, close your fuc-
“Anthony!”
I started, finding that I was suddenly able to not only blink, but move again. For a second, my mind attempted to catch up to the rest of me. Then I became aware that Bernard was bending down and staring into my eyes. He’d removed his mask as well; I saw a heavy frown through the thick mustache he had. “Wha-what?” I stammered. A look of severe relief filled his face, and he reached up to wipe visible sweat from his brow. “You’re back. Good. Sweet heavens to Betsy, you scared the shit out of me” His eyes narrowed. “What the hell happened? You stopped walking and talking and just stood as still as a statue, not blinking for a minute there”
A small part of me wanted desperately to tell him about the horrible things I’d just seen and heard. But a larger part of me whispered two things. That he would never believe me. And worse, if I did tell the truth, I would be let go instantly. Likely without pay. And I cannot afford that.
So, I lied. “I honestly don’t know, man. I must’ve blanked out or something, maybe started daydreaming” I saw him raise an eyebrow at me, indicating he didn’t exactly buy my excuse. I feigned a slightly irritated tone. “I’m fine, seriously” After a moment, he nodded, still looking slightly suspicious. “If you say so,” he began, before looking at me sharply, “But I catch you doing that again, as much as I like you, I’ll have to report it. Understand?” I nodded back. “Clear as crystal” He let out a small sigh, then reached down and pulled something off his belt. “Here. Before I forget, here’s your radio to keep in touch with me. I’ve already set it to the channel my radio is on” He tapped the other side of his belt, where I saw an identical radio sitting. “Keep in touch, and if anything happens, you get on the horn and let me know, got it?”
I let out a deep breath as I slipped the radio onto my own belt. “Yeah, I got it” He gave me a final, hard look. “I mean it. Anything at all, you radio me. Especially if you think someone’s broken in here. For the love of God, don’t be a hero, and don’t be Rambo” His eyes flickered down to the Beretta holstered on my hip as he finished his sentence. I nodded again. “I pick up what you’re putting down, Bernard. I’ll radio you if anything happens” Nodding, he patted me on the shoulder, then opened the door and stepped into the small storage room. I followed behind as he opened the door into the main corridor.
“I’ll come down in about an hour to check on you, alright?” I nodded, patting him on the shoulder as he’d done and forcing a smile I didn’t even remotely feel. “Sounds like a plan, man. In the meantime, I’m gonna go see what tapes are up there for the TV” He finally chuckled, seeming to relax. “There’s a good selection in there of all genres; Douglas and I used to come down to watch movies on break all the time. Just, one small suggestion? No horror movies; at least, not tonight” It was now my turn to let out a genuine laugh. “Yeah, I think I’ll skip those” He nodded, then headed into the corridor, closing the door behind him.
For a few moments, I listened to the sound of his retreating footsteps until they became faint. Then I reached up and pulled the mask from my face, feeling thankful I could breathe properly again. Then, I turned away, beginning to mentally chide myself. For God’s sake, Tony, do NOT fuck this up for yourself. I don’t know what that was about, whether it’s lack of sleep or just an overactive imagination, but we both know there was nothing there. So get ahold of yourself. Bernard’s already two seconds away from getting you canned. So, repeat after me: There’s nothing down here. Just you. I opened my mouth. “There’s nothing down here. Only me”
The words brought some much-needed reassurance to me, and I felt my confidence begin to rise again. Even still, I quickly speed-walked through cold storage, feeling relief fill me as I closed the door behind me and walked up the stairs. As I entered the hallway, I suddenly realized what music was now playing over the speakers. An old late 50s, early 60s instrumental song called Theme From A Summer Place.
“Well, at least it isn’t Beautiful Dreamer again. Thank God. Now, time to check out those tapes and grab a cup of coffee” And with that, I walked down the hall to the break room, confident that the worst was behind me.
I had no idea it was only a prelude of what was to come.
Part 2
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2024.04.23 02:52 Karlifndavis1 Lesson plan frustration

Let’s be real, lesson plans can be great, good, bad, ugly and downright messy at times. I know walking into a classroom that things for subs never quite go to plan. I have had lesson plans on a post it note and one that was 38 pages long.
Most of the teachers that I have made friends with have the emergency lesson plan for unplanned absences. They usually have the schedule, info on helpful students, info on students who may throw furniture around and the really good ones email or attach the lesson plans to the postings. Where to find things, and so on so forth.
I picked up 3 days of kindergarten in a row for the same teacher. (WTF was I thinking)
Today I got like an outline of a lesson plan. Half of it I had no access to because the slide shows or websites were not included. None of the worksheets were labeled. More than half of them didn’t have instructions. There was no details, and looking at the next two days, it’s a basic outline where everything was left blank.
I pride myself on how well I can stick to a lesson plan. I work hard to build rapport with teachers and schools in my district, but it’s so damn hard to feel effective and have classroom management when I have no clue on what’s actually supposed to happen. The other kinder teachers couldn’t help because they didn’t understand the lesson plans either.
I have two more days ahead of me where I just have to wing it and hope this teacher provides me with a good feedback score. I also have to put in feedback and everything in my soul wants to bash the whole thing, I tread carefully in how I word my feedback, I love my job and I don’t want to burn bridges in certain schools.
I’m just so frustrated.
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