Act critical reading practice

The forum for all things ACT

2010.03.23 08:49 logickills The forum for all things ACT

A forum to discuss the ACT and forms of preparation for taking the test.
[link]


2019.04.01 03:11 Critical Reading Practice and Gonzo Meta Critiques

Gadfly. Legit closely examines the growing dysfunction in the JustNo community after two (3..4..) bitter internal wars. It gives Support sub readers tools with which to safely navigate the domain of fanfic writers, concern trolls, karma miners, and unbridled social engineers pushing a regressive-conservative POV. Legit identifies and dissects common Red Flags in writing styles, language and moderation using representational examples from public JustNo posts... don't mind the downvote brigades.
[link]


2021.03.11 20:11 etrius460 EST_Test

A community where all EST test takers collaborate and share information.
[link]


2024.05.14 07:11 tab_rick The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Most Comfortable Bathtub For You

The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Most Comfortable Bathtub For You

The Value of Choosing the Right Bathtub

The bathtub occupies a crucial role in our homes and is frequently thought of as a calm sanctuary. It’s not simply a place to get clean; it’s also a place to relax, think, and find comfort after a long day. Given the wide variety of forms and styles on the market, selecting the most comfortable bathtub may be a painstaking process. The decision should not be made carelessly because the ideal bathtub may greatly improve bathing comfort and promote well-being.

Knowing Bathtub Shapes and How They Affect Comfort

The comfort of a bathtub is significantly influenced by its form. It affects the quantity of water the tub can hold, how it fits in your bathroom, and how one’s body lays inside of it. The soaking experience is directly impacted by the geometry of a bathtub’s form. For instance, oval and slipper tubs are popular options for people looking for a pleasant bath with back support because of their gentle curves, which offer a natural recline that supports the back and neck. On the other hand, unless properly created with ergonomic considerations, square or rectangular tubs, with their clean lines, may give a more modern style but may influence comfort.

https://preview.redd.it/dbhj7j0urb0d1.png?width=612&format=png&auto=webp&s=d0c0d77879a5b63e9fed32c92c1e43e4736c558f

Type 1: Oval Shape Tubs: The Classic Choice

Oval tubs have endured because of its timeless shape that works with a variety of bathroom aesthetics.

Advantages of oval shape for relaxing

In particular, oval bathtubs are linked with comfort thanks to their shape. Its delicate contours let your neck and back naturally recline, encouraging a calm posture. Oval bathtubs are safer since they don’t have any sharp corners, especially in homes with kids. Oval tubs are favored by 37% of homeowners, which reflects their lasting appeal, according to a Houzz poll.

Situational recommendations for oval tubs

Oval bathtubs possess versatility and can seamlessly complement both traditional and contemporary bathroom aesthetics. They are particularly suited for spacious bathrooms, where they can serve as a luxurious centerpiece. Additionally, smaller versions are also readily available to accommodate compact spaces, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a comfortable bathing experience in smaller spaces. Oval baths are an excellent choice for couples seeking to share their bath time.

Type 2: Round Shape Tubs: Embracing Circular Comfort

Round bathtubs are a representation of luxury and space and provide a distinctive bathing experience.

The advantages of round tubs’ roomy design

There is plenty of space to sprawl out and unwind in a round tub because of its form. After a stressful day, they are a wonderful way to unwind. They are an excellent choice for a protracted, leisurely soak due to their vast dimensions. 41% of bathers, according to an MTI Baths survey, prefer a longer soak, which is possible thanks to the huge water storage capacity of circular tubs.

Ideal situations for selecting a circular bathtub

Larger bathrooms and rooms with lots of space are ideal for using round bathtubs. They provide an impression of grandeur and elegance and act as a lavish focal point. They might not be the greatest option for small bathrooms because of their size. If you have enough space, a circular tub is a terrific option for anybody looking for the most comfortable bathtub because it may greatly enhance the bathroom’s aesthetic and comfort level.

Type 3: Corner Shape Tubs: The Ultimate Fusion of Luxury and Practicality

Corner baths are the ultimate in elegance and functionality for the discriminating homeowner who refuses to compromise. Why settle for the mundane when you may upgrade your bathing experience even in the most intimate of settings?

Why are Corner Tubs the King of Space-Saving Designs?

Corner tubs are more than simply bathtubs; they are a fashion declaration. They are cleverly designed to slip neatly into nooks and convert even the tiniest bathrooms into luxurious retreats. Consider creating a spa-like sanctuary in your own home, replete with built-in seats and the relaxing embrace of whirlpool jets. For individuals who like bath time rituals, these tubs provide plenty of room for your favorite bath toys, books, or perhaps a glass of wine. It’s more than simply a bath; it’s an experience with all the bells and whistles.

Choosing the Ideal Corner Tub: Aesthetics and Functionality

When it comes to corner bathtubs, it’s all about creating your own little hideaway. To guarantee a flawless fit, consider the size of your bathroom as well as the peculiarities of your plumbing. Dive into the universe of design options, from the classic beauty of the triangle shape to the modern flare of rounded corner bathtubs.

Type 4: The Unique Charm of Drop-In Shape Tubs

Drop-in bathtubs offer a unique blend of practicality and aesthetics, delivering a modern look and a relaxing bathing experience.

Benefits of installing drop-in bathtubs economically

Regardless of the tub’s form, drop-in tubs are often less costly and simpler to install than standalone tubs. Due to its placement inside a deck or similar pre-designed surroundings, this type of tub may effortlessly fit into the bathroom’s decor. An integrated drop-in bathtub, like the sort of tub, is the ideal choice for homeowners who are constrained by space but yet want to enjoy a high-quality bathing experience.

When designing drop-ins, take aesthetics into consideration.

Like acrylic tubs, drop-in tubs come in a number of shapes, allowing homeowners a choice of ornamental possibilities. Add stunning tile work or a distinctive deck material to them to create an amazing bathroom focal point. Because of the many different design options, drop-in tubs, like the acrylic tub, are a popular alternative for homeowners searching for a modern and comfortable bathtub solution that also preserves water temperature.

Type 5: The Elegant Slipper Shape Tubs and Their Appeal

Slipper baths provide a stylish and comfortable bathing option with its distinctive high-back design.

The advantages of ergonomic slipper baths

The high-back design of slipper tubs, which provides exceptional neck and back support, makes them among the most comfortable bathtub alternatives for long soaks. They are well-liked by those seeking a lavish bathing experience since they have a historic allure and make the bathroom seem sumptuous.

Maximizing the slipper tub in your bathroom

Because of its unique style, slipper bathtubs may draw attention in any bathroom. Bathrooms with a vintage or classic design in particular benefit from their old-world charm. When placing the slipper tub, make sure it is in the middle of the room, with one side of the tub featuring a slope for back support and the drain on the other side. It might be placed next to a window for a serene view or in the center for a striking effect. Add vintage fixtures and dim lighting to it to make it more appealing.
Modern slipper baths strike a balance between design and use by having a traditional look with modern comforts. If you’re making your very own private retreat, a single slipper bath is ideal, has a drain on the opposite side, and only has one side with a slope for back support.

Type 6: Square Shape Tubs: Modernity and Minimalism

With its distinct edges and crisp lines, square bathtubs give bathrooms a modern, minimalist look.

Square bathtubs’ visual attraction in modern designs

Modern architecture designs that emphasize straight lines and geometric shapes are reflected in square bathtubs. They are popular in modern and minimalist bathroom designs because of their symmetrical shape, which gives them a sleek and elegant appearance. 29% of respondents to a Bath Trends poll said they favored square tubs for their contemporary appearance.

Functional concerns for the use of square bathtubs

While square bathtubs have a contemporary look, their straight edges may not necessarily make them the most comfortable option for long soaks. But a lot of contemporary square bathtubs are made with comfort in mind, giving a relaxing soak. Before buying, the tub must be tried out for comfort. The fact that square tubs are frequently smaller also makes them ideal for tiny bathrooms or apartments in cities.

Type 7: Rectangular Shape Tubs: Timeless Elegance

Because of its classic design and capacity to offer both convenience and elegance, rectangular bathtubs have remained popular for many years.

Why a lot of people still adore rectangular tubs

Rectangular bathtubs were perfect for persons who wish to take long, peaceful baths since they offer a wide interior and provide much space. The straight lines of a bathroom design may add a timeless elegance to both traditional and modern bathroom designs. It’s important to consider breadth while choosing freestanding bathtubs as well. The standard length of a freestanding tub is 48 to 72 inches, and its typical width is at least 30 inches.

Some suggestions for improving comfort in rectangle baths

Despite the fact that rectangular bathtubs are inherently large, the level of comfort may be boosted by including extras like whirlpool jets, ergonomic backrests, or even padded headrests. This must also be considered because a deeper tub provides a more immersed bathing experience.

Conclusion: Selecting the Best Bathtub for Maximum Relaxation

Understanding your own tastes, aesthetic criteria, and practical requirements are all important steps in the search for the most comfortable bathtub. To make sure that every bath is a restorative experience amidst the abundance of possibilities, it is imperative to put comfort first.

Some of the crucial factors to consider while choosing a bathtub

It’s important to take form, size, material, and design into account while selecting a bathtub. Understanding the advantages that each design offers might help one make an informed choice. Whether it’s the ergonomic comfort of a slipper tub, the contemporary attractiveness of a square tub, or the timeless beauty of an oval tub, making the perfect pick may completely change the bathing experience. The sturdy alternative of stainless steel tubs is readily accessible in a range of designs. There are inexpensive solutions to think about, and they may keep heat effectively. Enameled steel tubs are prone to chipping and scratches, though. If you are comparing less expensive choices, they are also heavier than acrylic tubs.
✩The benefits and drawbacks of each style of bathtub are compared below; to make the best decision, consider your own tastes as well as the unique circumstances of your home:

Bathtub Type Advantages Disadvantages
Oval Shape Tubs – Timeless design suitable for various aesthetics. Ergonomic shape for natural recline- Safer with no sharp corners.

submitted by tab_rick to KKRsolidsurface [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 07:10 Prot0w0gen2004 Pacing and walking up to 14KM a day, only daydreaming

It's an incredible exercise, but I've read that walking or stimming makes the daydreams more satisfying. I'm autistic and daydream way too much. And unfortunately, often it isn't simply vivid, but I experience the actual thing. To the extent of simulating pain, be it physical or emotional or simulating regular bodily functions.
But the only way to achieve these daydreams is by getting the blood pumping, I have paced, walked, ran up to 14KM a day just to keep the simulation going. And since this is more of an addiction, it significantly amplifies my autism so much. It's practically like a drug in every regard, by simply thinking really hard.
As I've said, this allows me to experience legit roles in exorbitantly detailed worlds. As someone who enjoys geopolitics and studies it, I often blend fiction (often times it's the furry visual novels that I consume) with the 'factual' (well researched) information that I know about geopolitics.
So while I'm daydreaming about a huge bara furry giving me a huge hug and going on a date, I make the world itself far more expansive and detailed, to the point of crating dozens, even a hundred different characters with conflicting or aligning interests, goals, cultures, languages, orientations, genders.
But none of it is healthy at all, it makes my life much more difficult unnecessarily and makes me depressed, lonely, tired (it doesn't come without a cost, I'm constantly exhausted), simply not being able to make new friends and wasting time. I plan on getting help (again) soon. I hope everyone who has this as well, also gets the help they need.
submitted by Prot0w0gen2004 to MaladaptiveDreaming [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 07:10 HeartSlow1683 AITA for getting angry at my father and his girlfriend and making him yell at me?

Having recently been released from prison my father(58M) decided that it would be right to visit me and I, out of some deranged sense of fillial responsibility decided to agree. He got through the visa waiver surprisingly quickly and I thought fortune was blessing us.
anyways he texts me about a week before saying that due to "other responsibilities" (what fucking responsibilities ur on a tourist visa bitch) he can't come visit me and i would have to come vist him in norfolk- because he wanted to see my (half) sister(22F) too. 🙄🙄🙄 ok whatever, sure ill come !!! he agreed to put me up in a hotel for the duration of the stay. whatever i have to say about him that was very nice and i am thankful
right before he leaves he asks me if he can bring his girlfriend with him on the trip. i don't really mind and say sure.
i was a bit tense but overall enthusiastic, and when im finally visiting him i notice two things, one that he seems really distracted and generally just, out of it and secondly i meet his new girlfriend. idrc about her but i can tell she's uncomfortable. my sister was also clearly uncomfortable with her too. when we're talking i tried to keep on my tiptoes about what to ask him. avoid jail talk etc. instead i just let him drone on about business and sports and eventually he got bored of that and asked us about our lives.
me and my sister were pretty clearly bored but we answered to the best of our wavering abilities. i talked about my first year in college. overall pretty ok, but there was an undercurrent of bad vibes.
anna said she had to leave and i jumped at the opportunity to leave too. im not exactly sure what happened but here's my loose understanding of the events that happened
  1. Me and my sister leave, I go home and immediately fall asleep.
  2. My sister goes back to where my dad is staying bcz she lost her purse.
  3. My father's girlfriend made a comment about the purse
  4. My sister and my father's girlfriend get into an argument.
i wakeup with my sister blowing up my phone and i tell her ill call her later. from reading her texts i kinda figure out somethings wrong but i stupidly come back to wher my father's staying to say goodbye and all that we talk for a few minutes. then he mentions the argument from last night, and i say I heard from my sister and im not getting involved. he tells me that my sister said some very rude things about her, especially that she looked like "a pig who just rolled in the dirt* (she does) I said that, while i got his point it's so ridiculously rude to bring a woman to a housecall with your children that she has the right to say whatever she wants. We start arguing badly and i say some nasty things as well.
yesterday(i guess for mother's day?) he texted me to say he's sorry for how he acted. super conflicted now bcz i don't want to disrespect my sister but i feel like i might want to apologize too. after all i didn't check in with my sister about the whole girlfriend thing. was i enough of an asshole that I should?
submitted by HeartSlow1683 to AITAH [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 07:09 ThrowRADepressedExPu My depressed GF (20F) broke up with me (18M), because she didn't feel good enough for me, yet still feels that way despite my affection towards her and acts cold to push me away, but won't block. How do I help her? How do I convince her?

We've been dating for 4 months online. She confessed first and fell in love really quickly. We've never argued, i've never insulted her, but she has insulted me to "get me to hate her"
Not long ago, me and my girlfriend broke up. She tried to push me away by insulting me, but still talked to me. Not long ago, she basically admitted that the reason it was because she didn't feel good enough for me, and that she felt as if she lost all meaning in life and is living in the moment. Now, this isn't surprising since she has struggled with depression already, has self harmed and has attempted to take her life before.
She has also heard voices before, can't remember her own face/others face and has a chance of being schizophrenic, but it's not really confirmed.
What hurts is, she says it's too late (despite the fact it has only been a few days and we still talk albeit less) and that she has left me, yet it's because of the fact that she is "insecure" about everything. It hurts a lot, since I love her a lot. She's insecure about so many aspects of her looks which I've never noticed. She didn't want to talk about her personality, but I can understand why.
I don't know what to do, since she doesn't want to block me. I don't want to leave her either, but it hurts so bad. She did say that she loves me, but she just doesn't feel good enough. How can I even convince her? School and lack of sleep is damaging her mental health and it doesn't help when others insult her sometimes as well.
Now, whenever I try to talk to her about it, her last reply was just: " i can't read allat, nothings gonna change, i read most of it, sorry no" and when I kept talking, she just said aaaaaaa with a crying emoji. Then later on, she just messaged me that she is fixing up her messy room..? I guess that's an improvement for depression, but I don't know. I don't even know if she cares about me and it's just the depression that is talking, yet she still sent me a meme on instagram, still talks to me (but way less) so I don't know.
Even when I try to talk to her, she just says I aint reading allat or its too late, sorry no.. or stuff like that. On the bright side, she said she was cleaning up her room and didn't say no to sending it when I asked (but it will take a while for it to be cleaned fully)
It hurts so bad. I don't know why she doesn't think it won't work out, its a sudden 180. None of my friends see her stories on IG anymore, probably removed. Last time I got removed, she said she wanted to post her suicide note on there and didn't want me to see, probably why a friend was removed. But now more were removed, but not unfollowed/blocked.
And she doesn't even hate me, she just thinks I don't know any better. Calls me clingy, yet asked to hang out/had more messages than me for a long time. Even wanted to match profile pictures on every platform, but unlike during her suicide attempt, she didn't do ir everywhere.
She says she can't be romantical, but what does that even mean? She is asexual, yeah, but if anything, she was the more romantical one.. she still said she loved me, but that was when we broke up, now she insults me but way less after I vented to her.
Even her last message was night. I guess. Which is way different from her usual typing pattern. Maybe I just make her feel guilty..? I dont know anymore. It sucks when I see her listening to some love songs, I dont know if its shuffle or if she actually feels hurt.
Tl;dr: Depressed GF broke up with me due to her not feeling good enough for me, thinking I can do better and feeling as if she has lost the meaning of life. Acts cold to push me away, yet still talks to me albeit coldly, but doesn't want to block. She doesn't think it will work out. How I convince her I really do love her?
submitted by ThrowRADepressedExPu to relationships [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 07:08 unicorinspace Grimoire Compilation Building

I’m a relative newbie here, practicing on and off for the past three years. I’m working on another grimoire and want some advice on what to include. I’ll update with the more I learn but version 1.0 is going to include a more manageable mount of information.
I’m nordic pagan, reaching out into more general “witchy” things. I mostly pray and offer food on my altar but don’t do much more than read runes for others.
Current list of sections added:
Sections to maybe add:
I’ll take any suggestions on further reading for topics or sections to add. Heck, any good resources are appreciated!
submitted by unicorinspace to pagan [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 07:07 Wheeler_Marketing How to Grab Your Audience's Attention in Just One Sentence on Instagram

Ever feel like your brilliant content is just not getting the eyeballs it deserves? You might be missing a crucial piece: the hook. A compelling hook is your secret weapon for capturing attention instantly. Here's how you can craft hooks that not only grab attention but also hold it, based on timeless principles from experienced marketers.
  1. Start with a Bang! Begin your piece with a statement that sparks curiosity or provokes thought. For instance, "What if I told you that the most successful marketing campaigns shared one hidden secret?" This kind of opening makes the reader pause and think, "I need to know more!"
  2. Use Numbers or Surprising Facts Numbers help quantify your message and offer a tangible grasp of your topic. A hook like "95% of marketers agree—this strategy triples your engagement" is both informative and intriguing.
  3. Ask a Compelling Question Questions provoke thought and invite interaction. A question like "Do you know the most underutilized tactic in digital marketing today?" can lead readers to engage with your content to find the answer.
  4. Paint a Picture with Vivid Descriptions Visual hooks can be incredibly powerful. Describe a scene or outcome vividly to draw readers into your narrative. For example, "Imagine achieving your yearly sales target in just one quarter."
  5. Leverage Storytelling Start with a brief but engaging story to illustrate your main point. Stories create a personal connection and make your content relatable. "Last year, a small startup turned their last $500 into a $5 million revenue stream. Here's how they did it."
Why is mastering the art of the hook critical?
In our fast-paced world, the first few seconds of your content decide whether someone will scroll past or stop and engage. By crafting an irresistible hook, you not only increase the chances of your content being read but also enhance its impact.
We’d love to hear your thoughts or see examples of your favorite hooks! Let’s discuss what you think works and what doesn’t.
submitted by Wheeler_Marketing to OrganicInstagram [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 07:07 ThrowRAdavaz My parents (61F & 63M) manipulated me into having them buy me a home. Now they say I’m (28M) a disgrace. How should I navigate this?

Hi relationship_advice,
Some key points before you read; I moved to Orlando, FL from Washington state in February of 2023. It was closer to family and I had a lot of friends here. I truly love it here. I’m convinced there is something mentally not-okay with my mother and we’ve had a hot/cold relationship for years. My dad divorced her and got re-married to her and these days just puts up with it. We used to have a significantly better relationship but this has frankly tarnished all of that and he just puts up with it. My parents are real-estate investors in the Orlando area and generally buy some of terrible homes in even worse areas and somehow find renters. They act like they’re mansions but they truly are terrible. I’m 28 years old.
When I initially moved here, I got my own apartment in a great suburb of Orlando. My parents helped me move and were really excited for me to get back on this coast. At some point during my residency, my parents brought up a notion to attempt to “help” me by buying me a house. My credit is shot and there is no way I qualify for a conventional mortgage. Maybe before the big short but certainly not in today’s housing climate. I didn’t actively reach out to them for this sort of assistance but I toyed with the idea.
Given the fact that they are real-estate investors, their interest rate was going to be somewhere in the realm of 7%. That left me with a max value of about a $400,000 house in order to be comfortable with the payment. Daily my mom would send me listings to some of the shittiest homes I’ve ever seen and get upset when I say I don’t like it. That would generally be when I would cut off the conversation after I’m told I’m “ungrateful”. Mind you they haven’t even done anything yet.
Months pass and I find a decent townhome in a location that I’ve always wanted to live in. It’s a townhome that has 2beds, 2baths and was about $380K. In an effort to make my parents happy and not be so “ungrateful” I agreed that they can put an offer on it. Mind you this house is one that I would likely never buy with my own money, but given the interest rate I sort of had to stick with it.
The agreement was that they would put down $100K for the house, I pay the full escrow (mortgage payment, PMI, taxes and HOA dues) and, when it comes time to sell, I would get every dollar above the selling price. It was an enticing deal to get some equity that I otherwise wouldn’t get living in an apartment complex. This was all something that was verbally discussed and I can’t find any physical copy of this being said either over text or another medium.
I broke my least and move in came in October of 2023 which also happened to be when I met my beautiful and loving girlfriend who I am extremely happy with. My parents came over in December for Christmas and I actually had my girlfriend stay in my house while my parents were in town so we can all do stuff together. I thought it went well. My parents met her family, my friends and we generally had a great time.
That apparently wasn’t their idea of the week and they are super upset that my girlfriend basically lives here. Text exchanges with my mother generally result in me being called a disgrace, ungrateful, disrespectful, etc.
At the end of the day this is all stemming from the fact that I got a girlfriend, they apparently don’t like her, are losing control of me and now we’re both suffering navigating business and family. It’s taking a huge toll on me to the point where I woke up today and cried after receiving another demeaning text from my mother. That same person they hate was there to comfort me.
How should I navigate this? Every time I try to talk about it it just turns into an attack where she says some terrible things about me and my partner. Is it healthier for me to just cut ties? I’m at a loss. Being worried about my living situation everyday is really taking a toll at this point and I don’t have it in me to start another argument. Almost daily now I get random texts at random hours of the day with her picking a fight. There is no clear path to a cordial conversation.
Your guidance is appreciated.
submitted by ThrowRAdavaz to relationship_advice [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 07:03 Cthton Why Is It even an Argument about who Won the Shattering.

Why Is It even an Argument about who Won the Shattering.
In CGWorld.Vol286 It's stated Malenia Is beaten black and blue, but recognizes an enemy and stands tall, It's said that Malenia wasn't raised to show pain as It was out of character for her.
Radahn sees her, and I'm assuming saw her already beaten up badly from being In combat for who knows how long with who knows how many soldiers. He takes this moment to flex on her and release a wave of gravity energy. Malenia fixes her arm. This is the beginning of the battle, not Malenia fixing her arm because she took an attack earlier. Radahn cuts her prosthetic arm off and she dives onto him, Many people assume she does this because he's gonna kill her but thats wrong, they locked In a standstill, the trailer most likely skipped most of the fight, as I doubt It's 20 seconds long.
Malenia dives onto him, as I said. And Paralyzes him with her 12Inch blade made of unalloyed Metal. Many people assume she only stabbed herself, but why would Radahn sit still as the B*tch with a fungus Infection hopped onto his back, he was still for about 12 - 15 second's as that's how long the spell scarlet aeonia takes to cast, we don't know how long he was actually still, but we know It ended In both of them Incapacitated, they wouldn't call It a standstill If Radahn was perfectly fine and walking after getting nuclear radiation right onto his back.
Many people assume Malenia did this because she was critically Injured, but mind you, It's said they reached a standstill, THAN the scarlet aeonia bloomed, They locked In combat, neither being able to defeat the other, both being too Injured to finish the other off, Mind you this Is an Injured Malenia and Radahn at his Prime.
I don't wanna hear he was holding back the stars because It's obvious the stars don't put a strain on him, rather they sit there until released by him If they ever are, which they are when we kill him. Speaking of The stars, as the DLC Comes, we get more and more hints to the fact Radahn holding back the stars was just a stupid selfish and ego thing to do, not saying morals matter, but for some reason they only matter when It's Malenia and her bombing caelid, I wonder why that is... anyways.
Radahn holding back the stars most likely stopped Miquella's attempted ressurection / putting to peace Godwyn the golden, I'm pretty sure It was ressurection though. Nevermind that, Miquella most likely asked Malenia to find who was keeping the stars still, As Miquella's ceremony to bring back Godwyn couldn't be done without the Eclipe, the same eclipse Radahn was stopping from happening, Miquella was kidnapped before Radahn died and therefore wasn't able to compete his ceremony BECAUSE of Radahn, not saying bringing back Godwyn was a good Idea, but he seemed pretty chill.
I'm saying, Not that Malenia won, but that It very much Is a standstill with no winner, and If you wanna get technical the odds were In Radahns favor against a stupid blind girl with three missing limbs and a deteriorating mental state.
Here's all the stuff I used for this, and coming to conclusions from In-game Items, etc.
https://preview.redd.it/guek8nbdqb0d1.png?width=780&format=png&auto=webp&s=2590ee037d6cf98844d3e3e3c2db2624994ef3e0
https://imgur.com/jA2gBge - stalemate https://imgur.com/ab6v2i2 - Radahn standing still, not fighting back, hmmm maybe It's because he's Impaled, so yes she did critically Injure him.
A translated explanation from someone who speaks the language and would be able to read It properly, the context was someone asking If Radahn won.

>Almost 100% of the people who saw the depiction in the image movie where Radan was pushing Marenia (including the respondents here) misunderstood, but what is actually depicted in that movie is Radan's unconsciousness. In some cases, it may even be called a complete failure. That's because if you look at that video alone, it seems like the scene where Radan and Marenia have already fought in single combat, and where Radan has the upper hand, is depicted from the middle of the game...but in reality, at that point, the two had not yet fought. . Marenia, who challenged Radan on a great expedition across almost the entire world, took up a sword and engaged in a deadly battle with the mighty Red Lion Corps, and at this point she was injured and exhausted to the point of exhaustion. The encounter scene where Radan steps forward in front of the exhausted Marenia is the situation at the beginning of that movie. This is not my imagination, but an official setting, and the source is the July issue of this year's magazine "CGWORLD". In this, Takaaki Yamagishi, a CG designer at From Software who also supervised the movie production, explains as follows. When Marenia faced Radan, she was already covered in wounds, but she recognized her enemy and stood up again.'' (p025) The above information suggests that that one-on-one battle was rather similar to Radan's setting. doing. He appeared in front of Marenia, who was already in no condition to fight (his body was covered in wounds), and Marenia noticed this in a dazed manner, stood up, and received a one-on-one combat. Under the conditions of absolute superiority, Radan was able to avoid his full-fledged blow, and was able to slip into his pocket and succeed in delivering the fatal blow. Malenia is said to have lost its pride and honor by forcing the match into a draw due to corruption, but it can also be said that Radhan was not in a fair situation as much as it could be said to be a tie-breaker. It is said that Radan had the handicap of being sealed by a star, but Marenia had the handicap of having scars all over her body, and even if you watch the movie, it is clear that Marenia's handicap was greater. I understand. However, rather than being unable to secure victory, Radan was easily defeated, and it was not as if he showed an overwhelming difference as a warrior or as an individual in terms of fighting power over Marenia, as some users thought.[The source](https://search.yahoo.co.jp/search?ei=UTF-8&rkf=1&slfr=1&qrw=0&p=%E3%82%BD%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9&fr=link_kw_cbr_direct&fr2=cid_13268933348) is the July issue of this year's magazine "CGWORLD". In this, Takaaki Yamagishi, a CG designer at From Software who also supervised the movie production, explains as follows.When Marenia faced Radan, she was already covered in wounds , but she recognized her enemy and stood up again.'' (p025) The above information suggests that that one-on-one battle was rather similar to Radan's setting. doing. He appeared in front of Marenia, who was already in no condition to fight (his body was covered in wounds), and Marenia noticed this in a dazed manner, stood up, and received a one-on-one combat. Under the conditions of absolute superiority, Radan was able to avoid his full-fledged blow, and was able to slip into his pocket and succeed in delivering the fatal blow. Malenia is said to have lost its pride and honor by forcing the match into a draw due to corruption , but it can also be said that Radhan was not in a fair situation as much as it could be said to be a tie-breaker. It is said that Radan had the handicap of being sealed by a star, but Marenia had the handicap of having scars all over her body, and even if you watch the movie, it is clear that Marenia's handicap was greater. I understand. However, rather than being unable to secure victory, Radan was easily defeated, and it was not as if he showed an overwhelming difference as a warrior or as an individual in terms of fighting power over Marenia, as some users thought.

Some words are spelled differently than In english, for example their names, but the original poster wanted to keep the authenticity of it.
submitted by Cthton to Eldenring [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 07:02 Ok-Macaroon3318 why is F- a better nucleophile than I- in aprotic solvents??

I thought that electronegativity = less nucleophilicity. F- is more electronegative than I-, what makes this change in aprotic solutions? I've read through a bunch of online sources and I dont get it so please explain it to me like I'm stupid.
To my understanding (please correct me if I'm wrong) in protic solutions I- is stronger due to interactions with the solvent/protonation of fluorine ions. HI is a strong acid and will dissociate rapidly, therefore leaving the I- available to act as a nucleophile while HF is a weak acid and its nucleophilicity will be hampered by the H. And in general F- is more electronegative than I- and less likely to share its electrons, but what makes the situation in aprotic solvents different? Wouldn't they both remain unprotonated and able to act freely as nucleophiles making electronegatively the most pertinent distinction between them?
submitted by Ok-Macaroon3318 to chemhelp [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 07:02 maiyamay Just some thoughts on the game 2-3 hrs in...

A bit of background, I have finished playing all main pokemon games (except spin offs and legends of arceus-not yet) ever since year 2000 except SwSh (currently playing) and S/V (which I will be playing after). At the same time I am not a competitive player.
My opinion might change after i play deeper into the game, but what I can say so far is i am enjoying the game very much, collecting pokemon and exploring. I think so far its a decent game for what it is, i didnt put any expectations since pokemon's game direction has been unclear for quite a while since gen 6 tbh (but alola games were amazing though) and i am not gonna act like the franchise is all time high like. I just find it ridiculous to compare the games overall since the experience differs a lot and pokemon franchise has been going on for such a long time that so much changes has happened due to technology, etc. It is hard to be objective about it. Each pokemon game offers something unique, whether its collectively hated or loved. And i LOVE SwSh's artstyle, and it appalled me a lot of ppl finding it ugly.
Maybe its my age, who knows but i find myself thinking that pokemon games are more like a relaxing thing for me (gonna be 30 soon lol). I have a feeling that most people complaining are serious players that are into the competitive scene. Some complained that the difficulty is too easy, what i do is catch a lot of pokemon and level them up to evolve (for pokedex fill ) as well since u can pretty much access the box anywhere (i rly love this change, and less grind needed).
Talking abt the level gap, firered (and g/s/cc to some extent) has this notorious level curve (trust me, idm that) but sometimes the gap can go as far as 20 levels, which requires me to grind at least 10 levels to make it possible for me to progress. Its fair to complain abt the easy difficulty of the newer games, but i nvr heard anyone complaining abt the overly-difficult level curve of the older games. I think gen 4 and 5 (that i can remember atm) did a good job of this, the levels are still higher but its nowhere 20 lvls gap lol. And i can still remember grinding using the vs seeker, i was too underleveled for the indigo league and it was tedious. This is just my personal experience, maybe i didnt play the game right i guess.
I am currently at the dojo area of isle of armor dlc and still exploring to find pokemon, and camping all that stuff. Its fun finding variety of pokemon that i found myself invested to form my definite team. Thats all so far and thx for reading lol.
submitted by maiyamay to PokemonSwordAndShield [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 07:01 whts_my_name_again Good Articles / Books for Sources?

Writing a Research Paper for my College English class on “What does it take to win a PGA Major?”
Looking for good articles, books, or anything else with good information on the work that tour pro’s put in to get to the level that they are at to be in a position to play in a Major let alone win one. I am planning to really go into detail on the mental aspects of the game along with the physical work that they put in as well, countless hours of practice, preparation and so on.
Need some primary sources (Interviews of players)
and some secondary sources as well.
I have a scholarly source already but if anyone has some others that are a good read / would be worth checking out i’d love to hear them.
Thanks!
submitted by whts_my_name_again to golf [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 07:00 Academic_Owl_9919 does anyone feel such a connection with music as i do?

i joined this subreddit just to get different views and perspectives on this, but does anyone feel like they could just drop on the floor and sob whenever they hear pieces of music, whether it connects with them personally or not?
whenever i would hear a piece, whether it's just from spotify or something or played live with instruments and what not, i would just feel such a connection to where i feel like sobbing? it's not sad sobbing but it's like "this thing has touched my heart" type sobbing. but, whether it's the composers main point to make you feel sad or not, i feel so overwhelmed that i could cry. i share a deep connection with music and i feel it to my CORE when i hear it, especially when it's played with live instruments (piano, violin, etc)
ive shared so much of a deep connection with music as a kid that up until recently, ive never realized how much it impacted my life. both as a person and as someone who is 18 and still growing. when i was 9, i asked for a piano for my birthday and wanted to start playing so bad but never knew where to start. till this day, i occasionally try to play songs and try to practice note reading but i cant seem to do it and it saddens me a lot because it's kinda restraining me from showing who i am, and how much i love it.
i express myself through music, even though i myself dont play. and i dont think anyone really understands how much it changed my life. every time i hear something great, i feel like crying so bad. not only because its something important to me, but because its so magical. i can't even tell you how many times i've cried at talent shows and live performances where they play songs on the piano, it's just so surreal. i feel so happy when i listen to music and i can't ever explain why because people don't understand how much it flutters my heart. people think i just "like" it. no, it's way more than just liking it.
submitted by Academic_Owl_9919 to Music [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 06:59 Educational_Medium42 Got too drunk with co-workers (again)

Hi everybody reading! I decided to join this community after taking it to far for what I hope is the last time. I went out drinking with co workers (I work in a party heavy industry) and got belligerently drunk. Everyone was also wasted but I was definitely the most. I ended up throwing up on myself and my roommates said I came home incoherent literally foaming at the mouth. I don’t remember any of this or how I got home. I had work the following morning, woke up late due to a missing phone and just bolted to work I luckily was only 45 minutes late but my boss was not happy to see me. I went around and apologized to everyone and lastly my boss. He was definitely disappointed in me. Told me to take the day off, go eat a healthy lunch, and go take care of myself. He also mentioned I needed to clean my act up. Before leaving I asked if he was going to fire me, he said no I would’ve done it by now and to not feel bad for myself all day. (I’m a super anxious person) this was obviously extremely nice of him. He is a great boss but I am worried that this has tainted my reputation at the company in an awful way. I don’t know what he knows or what I said. I have work tomorrow morning and am extremely anxious. Any advice helps thanks.
submitted by Educational_Medium42 to stopdrinking [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 06:58 Normal_Comparison964 Maybe I Finally Found the One?

After 20+ failed honor runs (some into act 3), I think I've finally found a build that just shreds. 18 st18 dex Gith Thief/Battlemaster dual wielding Phalar Aluve + any other longsword with dual wielder perk. Medium armor means 19 AC in Act 1, and once you get to the creche and get the dexterity gloves and can dump it for strength, your offhand attacks start doing practically as much as main hand attacks. And even prior to level 5 warrior, you have 3 attacks total. Combine with lightning charges from extra dashes (from the boots), the acid damage ring, and invisibility each turn to allow for another sneak attack, and you've kinda got a monster.
submitted by Normal_Comparison964 to BG3 [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 06:57 BGodInspired Will You Reap the Reward if You Do Not Grow Weary? Exploring the Promise of Galatians 6:9

https://bgodinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1715662045.png
Title: Finding Perseverance in Your Spiritual Journey: Illuminated by Galatians 6:9

Introduction

Feeling weary in your walk of faith is not uncommon. The journey can often feel long, and the rewards distant. But the Bible, a timeless source of wisdom and encouragement, offers us a beacon of hope amidst our trials. Galatians 6:9 stands out as a powerful reminder to persevere, promising that our efforts are not in vain. Let this exploration reignite your spiritual passion and remind you that persistence bears a bountiful harvest.

The Heartening Call of Galatians 6:9

In the midst of our fast-moving, often challenging lives, Galatians 6:9 stands as a gentle but firm reminder: “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” This verse isn’t just a call to keep going; it’s a promise of the rewards that await those who do. Whether you’re volunteering at your local community center, lending an ear to a friend in need, or simply practicing kindness in your daily actions, this Scripture encourages us not to lose sight of the bigger picture.

Sowing Seeds of Goodness

Staying the Course

Galatians 6:9 is not just about personal perseverance; it’s a call to communal support in the face of weariness. It reminds us to lean on each other, share burdens, and build a community that uplifts everyone. Whether you’re feeling disheartened by personal setbacks, societal injustices, or the simple everyday fatigue that comes from trying to do right, know that your efforts are seen, valued, and will bear fruit in time.

Reaping the Harvest

The harvest promised in Galatians 6:9 isn’t just a future reward; it’s the peace, satisfaction, and joy we experience in the present moment when we know we’re living in alignment with our values. The journey might be arduous, and the path long, but the outcome is a life rich with purpose and meaning. Every step taken in faith and goodness is a stride towards a brighter, more hopeful future.

Conclusion

In the hustle and bustle of life, Galatians 6:9 shines as a guiding light, encouraging us to persevere in doing good, reminding us of the bountiful harvest that awaits our steadfast spirit. Let this message fill you with renewed strength and hope. As you continue to sow seeds of kindness, patience, and love, remember, your labor is not in vain. The journey of faith is a marathon, not a sprint, and every step you take enriches not just your life but the lives of those around you.
Inviting Reflection and Action: How can you incorporate the wisdom of Galatians 6:9 into your daily life? Reflect on the areas in which you can continue to sow goodness, even when the harvest seems far off. Keep pushing forward, knowing that your efforts will be rewarded, and encourage others to do the same. Share this message of perseverance and hope with those in your circle who might need a word of encouragement today.
If you want to want to research more Bible Answers on your own, please try our Bible Answers GPT. It’s easy to get lost in the interesting responses you’ll find… every search is like a new treasure hunt 🙂
Source =
submitted by BGodInspired to BGodInspired [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 06:57 SamuraiUX Spy x Family but with Actual Romance

All the anime couples I've seen are so awkward and terrified of one another. After 36 seasons the cumination of their will they/won't they is something like the guy saying "I think you look nice today" and the girl acting as though no one, ever, has ever said anything so kind to her in her life. Then they smile quietly at each other and credits roll. Super unsatisfying.
I'm really enjoying Spy x Family right now (anime) but I'm to understand that 26 books later (I like hyperbole) there's still no actual romance and we're supposed to be okay with it because they're both bunglers. Well, I've had enough, people! I want an anime where the characters are cute and they can have a slow burn but they eventualy quite clearly and unequivocally say they love each other and kiss and it's clear they're a couple!!
Notes:
  1. An anime, please, not a manga. I rarely get time to read anymore and I consume most of my media with my wife!
  2. I don't want anime porn. Let's not go black-or-white here! Surely there's a middle ground between 142 episodes of awkward bumbling and immediate sex with a multi-penised monster, isn't there?
  3. I don't think I want a straight-up romance with no other storyline. It would be great for it to be a nonromance anime but have a romance in it that actually pays off. ...I'm just not a romance anime kind of guy, I'm afraid, and I don't think my wife is romance anime kind of gal. We need fantasy, adventure, sci-fi, horror, or some other genre that happens to have the romance in it! Like Kenshin, but he actually acts like he loves Kaoru. Or like Spy x Family, only it doesn't take six seasons for him to say "I might care for you slightly."
Does anything at all meet these requirements??
submitted by SamuraiUX to Animesuggest [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 06:56 austintossedinboston spectrograph and the mind electric

spectrograph and the mind electric
So I've loved the song the mind electric every since i came across it, and tonight I decided to run it through a spectrograph because I found it interesting and wanted to see if there was anything in there. Now, these may be coincidences, but, I've chosen to share them. first one is about 30 seconds into the song i roughly translated it to the 2nd image or 二丈 using google translate it mean nijo or "National Institute for Jail Operations"
二丈 ?
https://preview.redd.it/a9iuemmzib0d1.png?width=355&format=png&auto=webp&s=4dade568bc2ba6f7b6cd784f8665cfa8f36dc768
then at 31 seconds i see this
https://preview.redd.it/fbrr54kimb0d1.png?width=979&format=png&auto=webp&s=db0171e44a187e6f25708c04dc1c094ee368f729
下孓 千七 丈?
it seems to be 下孓 千七 丈 so roughly (according to google translate "A thousand and seven feet below"
This is just something I noticed, I'm not sure if I'm reading into it too much or if someone already posted about it but I'm open to critiques, criticism, etc. and just thought this was cool!
Have a good day/night/year remember to stay hydrated and take care of yourself because you deserve it!
submitted by austintossedinboston to tallyhall [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 06:55 NationalBanjo Im having a hard time with some “close” friends

Little backstory: my friend and i have known each other ther for about 10 years. Our parents used to date but it didnt work out. We decided to remain friends and her mom would claim i was another one of her children. It never really felt like it but i figured my expectations were too high
Close to 3 years ago my partner and i moved in with said friend and her husband. Less than a month before the lease was up, she told me she had decided to move back in with her mom. My partner and i werent expecting this and were not in the financial position to pretty much go anywhere. Semi-luckily, her mother-in-law offered us a room to rent in her house. Id been told stories about how crazy she was but we were desperate
Things go okay for awhile. My friends dad ends up moving in too and we end up sharing a bathroom. We ended up having to set boundaries with him and basically said if you keep overstepping, youll have to start paying for your own toilet paper (which he never bought)
He ended up throwing a massive hissy fit and was yelling up and down the hallway. My partner and i locked ourselves in our room and kept quiet, but we could hear our “landlord” agreeing with him and practically egging him on
We ended up going on facebook to express that we felt unsafe and why. The first post was kept hidden but the second didnt default like i thought it would. Landlord saw and got upset. My friend also saw and had a panic attack because even though we didnt name anyone, and multiple people lived there, she knew it was about her dad.
Landlord went and told her dad that we had purposely given her a panic attack. He started storming around the house again in a rage and was threatening to “rip those bitches necks off” nothing came of it as he left the house but we were terrified.
The landlord ended up kicking us out but that was whatever because we no longer felt safe and planned to leave soon anyway
While packing, we needed to get more boxes and my dad decided to take us out to lunch. The landlord entered our room and took pictures of it and posted them on facebook, tagging us and complaining how we had left it in such horrible conditions (we were moving, of course it was messy!) she also tried saying we abandoned our cat with no food or water. He had both and we had only been gone for 4 hours!
This whole time i had been texting my friends mom, trying to get her to help with the situation, but she did nothing. Then she tried blaming us for not trying to to have a sit down conversation with everyone.
She had space but didnt offer us a place to stay. Whatever her house she can decide who lives there
We ended up moving into my dads backyard and lived in a tent for a good while until his live in landlord took pitty on us and cleaned out another room
Living there wasnt easy as there were a lot of drugs around. My dad doesnt use but had moved into his friends place to help him gain some mental stability. There was plenty of yelling and slurs being called out but things somehow worked out by the time we moved out
Part way, we thought we may have been getting kicked out as my dad had been. This was before we could find a place so we had asked if we could stay with friend and her mom for a bit. She said her landlord wouldnt like it but she hadnt even bothered to ask him.
A corworker of mine id only known for a few months told me she was trying to figure out us staying with her family of 5 in a 2 bedroom (different story) but someone id known for a decade and claimed to be family couldnt be bothered and told me to buy a house with my finacially unable dad
My friend doesnt know the whole story about how her dad threatened to kill us but she knows enough. Shes mentally unwell so she told me to not tell her until she was ready. Shes never asked for the rest of it.
Her family now keeps trying to act like everything is normal and nothing ever happened. I dont want them in my life anymore but i dont know how to confront them about it. I simply avoid hanging out with them anymore and give lame excuses. My friend keeps bringing up her mother in law and dad and it makes me panic everytime
I recently proposed and she said yes! Theres a group chat my now fiancée posted in in excitment with all the people i want to avoid, including the friend and her mother. She asked if she could post about it on facebook. I told her to wait and she later asked again and i ignored it. Turns out she posted about it anyway. I havent even posted about it! All my friends and possibly family i only talk to on Facebook got to find out from this woman i dont even want a relationship with anymore
Idk this post is long so some details were left out but im frustrated af. I need to talk to them but im worried about my friends mental health. I dont like her much anymore but that doesnt mean i should be a dick. But im also being a dick by not saying anything
submitted by NationalBanjo to confessions [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 06:51 naokisan07 My personal (and current) thoughts about Death Stranding

My personal (and current) thoughts about Death Stranding
Ok, hear me out, please. I'm on my very first playthrough of this masterpiece and I'm enjoying every second of it and meanwhile some things have caught my attention:
  1. This is one of the best fandoms of videogames ever. The rather annoying comments about Amazon and FedEx simulator tend to come from people that have never played the game and once they try it, magic happens. I also can't help to compare this fandom to the one of my all time favorite games: Mass Effect in which my beloved character (Kaidan Alenko) receives so my hate and I have to defend him like a lion. Also the toxic behavior consisting in putting some characters over others is very tiring to read, among other toxic and rather immature
  2. Sam is so hot. Lol🔥
  3. The graphics, OST, plot, cast and voice acting in every language are superb!
  4. Despite some minor issues with combat, driving and camera just during combats (specially trying to take some bad guys out from the machine guns) the game is very well cared. It's obviously a work made with love and attention to details.
  5. The "cooperative" aspects of the game and the likes to other rolayed enhances that solid fandom that avoids toxic behavior among us.
  6. My head is a mess (the good kind): I'm currently at chapter 11 and some major plot have just unveiled for me and despite not wanting the game to end, at the same time I want to finish ASAP so I can wait for the Part 2 expected for early 2025, I think. (a year goes by so fast)
  7. The collectives make me feel so geek!
And that's it. Sorry for the lengthy thread and Thanks for being a great community and an example of how a videogame fandom should be.
Naokisan07 gave you 1.000 likes👍
submitted by naokisan07 to DeathStranding [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 06:45 PandaOnTheMoonnn My (32f) boyfriend (29m) has destroyed our 16 month relationship in one day. What do I do?

My boyfriend and I have been in a 16 month LDR, and we met 2 months ago. When we met in person, just the two of us, it was great.
I have 2 children. Dad isn’t involved. My eldest son is sensitive but amazing. My youngest son is so funny but has mild-mid autism.
I was reluctant to date him at first but he slowly showed me he adored me and I fell for him. He even bought me an expensive gift just to see me smile when we were only friends. He was kind, patient, and worships me. Literally, I walk on water to him.
From the beginning, he wasn’t keen on the dad thing, though he said he wanted to try. We didn’t meet straight away because I lived far away but also because I wanted time to get to know him.
He literally wanted me marry me on day one. He wanted to get a tattoo of me on his chest — I had to convince him not to. He got me out of debt. Spent all his savings to help me. Saved a couple of baby birds from the road because I inspired him to do good. He makes me say ten kind things about myself if I say one bad thing about myself. When I needed an Uber he sent me $2500 — what the hell??! He’s broke because of me. I didn’t ask him for money - not once. But I’d be lying if I told you it didn’t help me and my kids a lot. It’s basically meant I could stay in this house I’m renting for 16 months more. He’s listened to me, been there for me.
When we approached our first year together, sure, he didn’t gift me as much or was not as romantic. I wrote a manuscript and asked him to read the first chapter and he said he would only read it to me to help me go to sleep (he used to read to me to help me go to sleep). But I was sad he wouldn’t read it. Little things changed. But I expected them to.
When we met in person, he was wonderful. Charming. Kind. Sex was kinda weird as he is a gamer virgin. He couldn’t pleasure me and I couldn’t make him cum - possibly due to him having sensitivity issues as he touched too hard. This worried me but I put it aside.
Last week, I had major surgery coming up. My boyfriend is broke now, having helped me so much. Nonetheless, he flew to me. On the day he flew, he met my kids for the first time. He barely spoke to them, it was awkward.
My kids were giggling a little at the restaurant we went to. Nothing that would have made me upset at them. My boyfriend didn’t like it though. It was so weird.
When I was in hospital, he’d drive to see me every day for the three days I was there. He cleaned me, fed me, brushed my hair, wiped my butt — he looked after me so well.
Then, when I was at hospital and he was at my house, he heard my mum and my autistic son having a tiff. Basically, my mum got my son out of a morning routine and he was rowdy. I’m not saying his behaviour was good. He was loud and not listening to my mum. Next thing, my boyfriend, who went to bed at 5am playing video games, woke up and screamed at my boys from upstairs “STOP THAT NOW, DONT MAKE ME COME DOWN THERE.” My eldest son was so shook up he was sobbing in the car to school. He was so looking forward to meeting my boyfriend and having a dad at last. His hopes were shattered.
I let this go at first because I needed my boyfriend. But when I got home, my autistic son was complaining about a few things and my boyfriend was visibly irritated though said nothing.
When he got home on his flight, he said my son was a problem and needed to be disciplined. I’m not above disciplinary actions and evoke them often. But my son does have autism. He needs to be spoken to differently.
My family and friends were horrified with what I told them.
I called my boyfriend up, and to bitesize our conversation, he said the following phrases: “I told you I wasn’t ready to be a dad, I’m just some dude.” “I’ll spend time with them if they’re quiet.” “When they are loud they can go to their room.” When i asked, “What if they see a rainbow and are all excited?” He said, “As long as they’re not too loud.” When I told him sometimes you have to talk to my autistic son a little differently, his reply was “I don’t care. I don’t care that he’s got autism. I’m not having him act like that. He needs to be disciplined.”
I was… blindsided. “You’re unbelievable,” I said in shock. He said, “YOURE unbelievable.”
This guy was the man of my dreams. The light at the end of the tunnel. After the horrible relationship I suffered, he was the gift for my troubles. And suddenly I’m preparing to leave him. I don’t get how this happened. How could someone so lovely be like this? A man who cries at movies, who cried at the thought of leaving me to go back home or who cried about how lucky he was to have me only days ago? Throughout this whole year he’s been my champion.
Now my kids hate him and he seemingly hates them. I need advice on what to do. My gut says leave, I can’t trust him alone with my kids, the other a part says I’m being dramatic, just like he said I was being when I was questioning him in shock.
He’s become my whole world, and the dating world for me is not kind. But my kids come first. I’m scared. I don’t know if I’m making the right choice.
submitted by PandaOnTheMoonnn to relationship_advice [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 06:45 0wlBear916 What is the best way to spend my last week of preparation?

I have read the OSG cover-to-cover and my LearnZapp scores have increased tremendously because of it. I know LearnZapp is not like the test, but it's been a good way to find my knowledge gaps. That being said, I have exactly one week until I sit for the exam. I have the following resources:
What would be the best way to utilize these resources with one week left?
submitted by 0wlBear916 to cissp [link] [comments]


2024.05.14 06:44 accapitalmarket Five fundamentals to watch this week

Five fundamentals to watch this week
Inflation figures for April and what the Fed says are set to trigger high volatility in markets which will be battered by four consecutive worrying releases of the all-important Consumer Price Index.

  1. Warm-up with PPI. The reading of the Producer Price Index will be on Tuesday, the most important figure is core PPI, which hit 2.4% in March. Any increase would trigger worries, boosting the US Dollar and weighing on Gold. A stable read or a drop would buoy Gold and weigh on the Greenback.

https://preview.redd.it/peqw06chnb0d1.jpg?width=604&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=abad76ef29e01acb1346e0406cd4be014c40a3b7

  1. Fed Chair Powell speaks. On Tuesday Powell will address an audience in Amsterdam and markets will probably scrutinize every word on his thoughts about interest rates which could trigger action.

  1. US CPI, the peak news of the week and perhaps of the month, will be released on Wed. Underlying inflation is expected to have risen by 0.3% in April, a touch lower than the 0.4% seen in each of the past three months. Forecast expect the most critical data, the core CPI YoY, would drop to 3.6% from 3.8%, getting the annual figure closer to the Fed's 2% target.

https://preview.redd.it/kgmbfk7inb0d1.jpg?width=605&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=69806f489b7510d5b1c40b081e83ccf9477b3ae6

Any 0.1% surprise in core CPI MoM would obviate retail data. In case of little or no surprises in the CPI report, Retail Sales figures published simultaneously would also have their say.
A weak inflation report would boost risk assets and weigh on the Greenback.

  1. US jobless claims on Thursday will also be of interest after stealing the spotlight last week. The data will be of greater interest than usual since early this month Fed Chair Powell talked about "unexpected weakness" in labour markets as a reason to accelerate rate cuts. Since then, Nonfarm Payrolls have shown softer hiring.

  1. Fed's Waller speech on Friday attracts importance since he’s a permanent voter and anything he will say could be interpreted as the bank's thinking after the CPI data and could trigger significant movements.

Gold Pulls Back

Gold prices trade on a negative attitude on Monday, remaining on the back foot amidst some recovery in the Greenback ahead of the release of US PPI and CPI later in the week, prompting XAU/USD to retest the $2,330 region per troy ounce.

https://preview.redd.it/xhxwbahjnb0d1.jpg?width=1382&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=17dd9f51d53514262991a1ff43e0ffd1012c349a
XAUUSD H1

Traders will continue to look at this as an opportunity to get long occasionally on these dips. The $2,300 level is more likely than not going to be the floor.

Gold Markets Technical Analysis

The bullish stance of the yellow metal remains intact as it holds above the key 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on the four-hour chart. The upward momentum is supported by the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) which stands in bullish territory around 63.50, suggesting the further upside looks favourable.

The first upside barrier for XAU/USD will emerge near a high of May 10, $2,378, en route to the $2,400 psychological level. A decisive break above this level could clear the path for a rally to the next major resistance near an all-time high near $2,432, and then the $2,500 figure.

https://preview.redd.it/661ycesknb0d1.png?width=607&format=png&auto=webp&s=5b73d63ed7811252b40041e0ad1bfd306d6abb00
XAUUSD H4

On the downside, the key support level is seen near the confluence of the resistance-turned-support level and the 100-period EMA at $2,325. Further south, the next contention level is located near a low of May 2 at $2,281.

There are geopolitical concerns, interest rate concerns, central banks around the world getting ready to cut again, central banks around the world buying gold, and a multitude of plenty of other reasons why the yellow metal looks attractive and in a bullish market.

submitted by accapitalmarket to u/accapitalmarket [link] [comments]


http://swiebodzin.info