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Only those of very hard hearts can fail to admire Beth, the heroine of Walter Tevis’s magnificent novel, and now a popular television series, The Queen’s Gambit. We love the idea of her, a girl who makes good, starting off from very modest beginnings. She overcomes alcohol and drug addictions and rises to the very top of her profession: chess.
But Beth’s story raises the question as to why there are so few female champion chess players.
At time of writing, there are 1,731 chess grandmasters, the acknowledged leaders in their field. In order to enter this honored company, a player needs to have attained a 2500 Elo rating from the International Chess Federation at any point in their career, and earned two favorable tournament results, referred to as norms. For some perspective, my own rating was around 1700 when I played in tournaments, which means I barely know which way the knight moves, so any grandmaster who couldn’t beat me with queen odds ought to be ashamed of himself.
How many women currently hold the grandmaster title? Only 37 as of January 2021. That’s just 2 percent. There are several hypotheses bruited about to account for this gargantuan disproportion.
1. Sexism
Sexism is the explanation offered by all too many reviewers of The Queen’s Gambit, yet there was only one instance of it in the book. Namely, when the then unrated Beth Harmon entered her first tournament. Relegated to the female section, her first two opponents were women. That is hardly a ringing endorsement for the sexism hypothesis.Are there any “male only” chess tournaments? Not to my knowledge, at least not for the last three decades. There may be a few ignorant parents who tell their daughters that chess is unfeminine and that nice girls do not do that, but this hardly explains the phenomenon mentioned above. (Hint: For single women wishing to meet a guy, enter a chess tournament! The odds are fantastically in your favor!)

2. Less Participation

Considering my hint above, this is indeed correct, but this is at least as much an effect of this phenomenon as it is the cause. Females are perhaps just less interested in this nerdy game than males, many of whom are effectively addicted to it.

3. Differing Testosterone Levels

With testosterone comes competitiveness. Even including chess’s many draws, this Game of Kings is highly competitive. Although the players sit on their rears for hours on end, their heart beats are similar to those of marathon runners. They sweat bullets with no obvious physical exertion. Boxers do too, but theirs is not merely a mental exercise.

4. Geography and Spatial Awareness

Chess is a game of geography. Good players keep their eyes riveted on 64 spaces. It may well be that men are, to a far greater degree than women, hardwired topographically.An obvious instance of this is that men generally have a better sense of direction than women. Why should this be? One hypothesis stems from sociobiology, or evolutionary psychology. When our species was living in trees or caves long ago, women stayed close to home base, picking berries, washing, cooking, and cleaning.Men, by contrast, went a-hunting. This activity took them dozens, perhaps scores of miles away from their starting points. If they didn’t have a good sense of direction and a good feel for geography, they perished, leaving less genetic material to the next generation. The environment selected in favor of geographical expertise for men to a far greater degree than for women. As chess is a geographical game, males have a decided advantage.

5. Variance

The standard deviation of male abilities is far greater than that of females. Women are God’s, or nature’s, insurance policy. Men are His, or its, crap shoot.We find very few women in mental institutions, prisons, or homeless shelters. These places are far more often inhabited by men. People of this ilk often lie two, three, or even four standard deviations below the mean. Similarly, we see very few women on the outer reaches of STEM, economics, and, yes, chess.Former Harvard President Larry Summers was once forced to vacate his office by the wokesters of the day for musing on this subject, but that does not render this hypothesis false.Make no mistake, chess, at top levels, takes a lot of brain power. You have to memorize hundreds of opening moves. Success does not come by seeing into the future of the game by a mere half dozen moves. Triple that, and you are closer to the miracles these brainiacs often perform. But there are very few women with abilities two, three, and four standard deviations above the mean.Does this mean girls should not be taught chess and that women should not play this game? Of course not. That would be preposterous. Everyone should enjoy whatever pursuits ring their bells. But we should not be surprised at male dominance at the leading edge of this quintessentially intellectual sport.

Good morning, Night City!
I'm looking for a partner who'd like to join me in writing a story in the world of Cyberpunk 2077. I don't do fandom RPs very often, but this particular setting appeals to me more than enough to make an exception – although I still want to focus on our own original characters, keeping interactions with any pre-existing characters to a minimum. Naturally, for this to work you will need to be familiar with the game, but I don't expect you to have every last detail of the lore memorised – I certainly don't, and I'm fine with improvising to fill the gaps. I don't have a specific plot in mind yet, but the possibilities are endless. We could set the story in Night City or anywhere else in that world; we can use the existing gangs and factions or figure everything out from scratch. I think it's safe to say we can expect a lot of fun action scenes, a fair bit of dystopian hardships to put our characters through, and all kinds of juicy, complex dynamics and relationships for them to develop.
About me – I’m male, 26, I live in Central Europe (CEST time zone), and I have upwards of ten years of experience in roleplaying. I don’t limit myself to playing male characters, and I don’t have a preference as to the gender of yours. Perhaps more importantly, I’m not looking to write a story centred around romance – that is, I don’t want to make it a prerequisite that our characters absolutely have to be lovers at some point. If they have the right chemistry, sure, but it’s not something I’d like to have as a requirement. That being said, I'm all for interesting dynamics! The action and sci-fi elements are fun, but engaging relationships that feel real definitely elevate a story.
As far as requirements go, first of all, please be 18 or older. That aside, I’m looking for experienced, highly literate partners. Post length doesn’t matter that much to me – so long as you’re able to put out a few solid paragraphs per post – but quality does, so please send me a short sample of your writing so I can see if we’d be compatible. Of course I can send you one too if you want. I write in 3rd person, past tense, and my preferred platform is Discord. And the most important thing – please be active! I’m not a GM, and I neither want nor have the ability to drive the plot forward all by myself. I need you to contribute to the story, both in out-of-character discussions and in-character. It’s all fine and good to write a long and stylistically beautiful post, but if it’s self-contained and doesn’t offer the other writer anything to go off of, that makes it tough to come up with a response. I’m not going to start the discussion every time or always be the one coming up with what we need to develop next, so if you can’t or don’t want to be proactive in this collaboration, I’m not the right partner for you.
I think that about does it! If you’re interested, hit me with a chat message or a DM and we can get right to it. Hoping to hear from you soon!

Good morning, Night City!
I'm looking for a partner who'd like to join me in writing a story in the world of Cyberpunk 2077. I don't do fandom RPs very often, but this particular setting appeals to me more than enough to make an exception – although I still want to focus on our own original characters, keeping interactions with any pre-existing characters to a minimum. Naturally, for this to work you will need to be familiar with the game, but I don't expect you to have every last detail of the lore memorised – I certainly don't, and I'm fine with improvising to fill the gaps. I don't have a specific plot in mind yet, but the possibilities are endless. We could set the story in Night City or anywhere else in that world; we can use the existing gangs and factions or figure everything out from scratch. I think it's safe to say we can expect a lot of fun action scenes, a fair bit of dystopian hardships to put our characters through, and all kinds of juicy, complex dynamics and relationships for them to develop.
About me – I’m male, 26, I live in Central Europe (CEST time zone), and I have upwards of ten years of experience in roleplaying. I don’t limit myself to playing male characters, and I don’t have a preference as to the gender of yours. Perhaps more importantly, I’m not looking to write a story centred around romance – that is, I don’t want to make it a prerequisite that our characters absolutely have to be lovers at some point. If they have the right chemistry, sure, but it’s not something I’d like to have as a requirement. That being said, I'm all for interesting dynamics! The action and sci-fi elements are fun, but engaging relationships that feel real definitely elevate a story.
As far as requirements go, first of all, please be 18 or older. That aside, I’m looking for experienced, highly literate partners. Post length doesn’t matter that much to me – so long as you’re able to put out a few solid paragraphs per post – but quality does, so please send me a short sample of your writing so I can see if we’d be compatible. Of course I can send you one too if you want. I write in 3rd person, past tense, and my preferred platform is Discord. And the most important thing – please be active! I’m not a GM, and I neither want nor have the ability to drive the plot forward all by myself. I need you to contribute to the story, both in out-of-character discussions and in-character. It’s all fine and good to write a long and stylistically beautiful post, but if it’s self-contained and doesn’t offer the other writer anything to go off of, that makes it tough to come up with a response. I’m not going to start the discussion every time or always be the one coming up with what we need to develop next, so if you can’t or don’t want to be proactive in this collaboration, I’m not the right partner for you.
I think that about does it! If you’re interested, hit me with a chat message or a DM and we can get right to it. Hoping to hear from you soon!

I have 2 strong letters, one from my internship supervisor and one from a previous employer I worked for 4 years. I have no idea who to ask for my third letter! Can it be a personal reference or should I try to have an old employer write me one? I’m in a weird situation currently, I finally got my credential after waiting a long time from getting my degree out of state, and I just barely started a random part time job while also getting unemployment. Thank you in advance for any advice!

About the Job

Reporting to the National Pursuit Manager, the Sr. Marketing Coordinator will work collaboratively within the Marketing Department dedicated to a region. This position reports directly to the National Pursuit Manager. Creates brand awareness through advertising and qualifications packages. Works independently to prepares proposals and presentations using marketing resource materials such as brochures, data, slides, photographs, and proposals. Oversees the quality control of the proposal process. Serves as a leader for the Regional Marketing/Proposal Coordinator team and works collaboratively to meet personal and team proposal deadlines. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and Outlook are essential. Candidates with experience in the A/E/C industry will be given priority. Remote work environment available.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and direct regional proposal efforts of and personnel in Northern California and PNW region
• Participate in the development and review of proposal strategies and themes
• Analyze the RFP/bid requirements against the proposal outline and ensure both compliance and responsiveness to client’s needs
• Independently plan and develop quality production of marketing material including brochures, qualifications packages, proposals, interview presentations, etc.
• Build a proposal matrix and track fulfillment of all requirements
• Review proposal sections to ensure requirements are adequately addressed and that customer page limits are not exceeded
• Conduct regular proposal progress status meetings and maintain the proposal schedule
• Develop a plan for the interim review and internal evaluation of the technical, management, and overall proposal approaches
• Direct writing, editing, and rewriting efforts, as needed
• Craft clear marketing copy and oversee the writing, quality control, and editing of proposals, qualifications packages, printed materials, interview materials, etc.
• Work closely with other internal team members across the regions and lead the process of kick-off meetings and shortlist interview presentation sessions
• Develop, maintain, and manage regional support material: boilerplate, resumes, project descriptions, images, testimonials, reference letters, brochures, advertisements, etc.
• Assist in the ongoing improvement of proposal and interview materials
• Coordinate with specialized subconsultants on an as-needed basis
• Maintain brand consistency and maintain regional compliance of brand identity
• Assist with design and implementation of successful marketing campaigns, as needed
• Actively participate in departmental conference calls across all offices
• Manage the maintenance of all marketing equipment and local supplies for proposals
• Additional tasks as needed

Requirements

• Knowledge of the A/E/C industry and regional requirements related to the testing, inspection and certification of products and the built environment
• Knowledge of traditional and digital marketing tools
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple strict deadlines
• Excellent grammatical, proofreading, and editing skills
• Proficient with desktop publishing software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Etc.)
• Knowledgeable of graphic design principals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software or equivalent
• Ability to work independently in a decentralized, remote environment while maintaining a collaborative mindset
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or other related field (highly desirable), or the equivalent of additional years of related experience
• Minimum five years Marketing Coordinator experience supporting the AEC industry
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office
• Experience overseeing the proposal process
• About the Job

My girlfriend and her son are living here on a tourist visa currently and we are going to get married in the next few weeks. She’s been here about 4 months. We contacted an immigration lawyer and they want 4K per person plus I think it’s about 1900 in fees to the government per person and all this covers is the change of status request, no appeal, nothing additional. It seems like all documentation we’d basically have to gather and hand to them to file for 8k, unless I’m missing something. Are their letters that would be written containing legal jargon I’m unfamiliar with? Seems like we can handle this… then if there’s an issue requiring appeal retain a lawyer? Need opinions.

I have recently completed a 6-month full stack software engineering bootcamp.I have been looking for a job and have run into a bunch of scams. I recently got an email asking me to fill out a questionnaire. I did so and received this email.
The fact that I had no real interview and that the job is offering $80 an hour and that they said they will send me a check for equipment are HUGE red flags to me. But I am desperate and would love for this to be real. Would it hurt if I provided the information they requested? Can I put a check in my bank and not cash it and see if it bounces? Will I be penalized?
"Hello Brianna,
We are pleased to extend an official offer of employment to you for the position of Web Developer (Remote) with our esteemed organization. Your extensive experience and demonstrated capabilities have led us to this decision, and we are confident that you will excel in this role as a valued member of our team.
Congratulations on your successful application! We are thrilled to welcome you to LIA, where we believe your expertise, skills, and background will greatly enhance our collective efforts and contribute significantly to the success of our company.
As part of your onboarding process, you will receive detailed instructions regarding your daily responsibilities via email. Additionally, I will be available online to provide guidance and support as you transition into your new role. Your onboarding journey will commence with a comprehensive 3 to 5-day online training session conducted via Zoom, allowing you to familiarize yourself with our processes and procedures.
The starting compensation for your position is $80 per hour, and you will have the option to receive payment on a weekly basis via check, direct deposit, or wire transfer. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a range of benefits including paid time off, a comprehensive wellness program, and health, vision, and dental insurance coverage. Furthermore, you will become eligible for additional benefits following three months of employment with us.
Upon completion of your training, you will be provided with a unique user ID, password, and access to our corporate server, along with a contact list for each department to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration.
To ensure a smooth transition, a check will be issued to cover the cost of office supplies and necessary software for setting up your workstation prior to commencing training and official duties.
Your offer letter of employment will be sent to you shortly, with the aim of expediting your onboarding process and initiating your training without delay.
In order to proceed with the necessary formalities, please promptly provide the following information to our HR department:

• Your Full Name:
• Full Home Address:
• Phone Number:
• Email Address:

Please send the requested details to HR at " (i removed the email) " and kindly copy me for reference.
Once again, congratulations on your new role, and we look forward to having you on board."

Laying on the bed, thinking what everyone said
I feel like I'm dead, as I get scarred and scared
The only feeling that I get, is what's call hatred
The emptiness inside my head, making me feel dead
Don't know what I am feeling,
My heart beats gets reeling
Tell me if I have something to make a living
No hope, no cash, no one with me beside
No love, no happiness, nothing to decide
Having gone too far, is this where I die?
Lying on the bed, I can't even see what's ahead
Tell me it's all a dream, tell me I'll wake up from this creep
Life is not how I always felt, when I was a small kid
Everything changes, Everything changed
My hopes, my confidence, my self, everything is gone
Nothing is left and I just wander in this dark abyss
Tell me there's an escape! Tell me there's still some hope!
If not bring, me to death, coz I'm not scared
Death is peace, life is hell
People will say opposite
But all I care is not to exist anymore
I hate when my eyes turn empty
Staring at the void while feeling shitty
Even if people are there, why do I feel lonely?
Even if there's someone to love me wholly
Why do I push them away from me only?
Why can't I be normal? Things are so creed and creep
My head spins whenever I think
My brain screams, whenever it's empty
My heart aches, whenever it's lonely
Will death be a proper solution?
Sometimes I think of the poeple I'll leave behind
Will they cry or be happy?
Will they wish peace for me?
Will they want me back after those words?
What shall I write in a suicide letter?
'Sorry, that I gave up
Couldn't keep up with life
Sorry, that I left you
Couldn't take you with me
Sorry, that I feel asleep for eternity
Couldn't feel any better soon
Sorry, that I made you mad on me
Couldn't ever make you happy
Sorry, to never be a good son
Couldn't do a stuff right
Sorry, that I disappointed you
Couldn't be of any worth
Sorry, that I made you feel ashamed
Couldn't make you ever proud
Sorry, that I never took the right decisions
Couldn't tell me this isn't right
Sorry, that I wished to die since I was a kid
Couldn't tell you anything about my depression
Sorry, but I made my plans
Couldn't include you ever in it
Sorry, that I wished to live only till 25
Couldn't live any further than it
Sorry, that I sometimes yelled at you
Couldn't keep my emotions in check
Sorry, that I always hurt you
Couldn't help myself from hurting
Sorry, that I was a pain in ass
Couldn't bring myself to do any good
Sorry, that I tried but yet failed
Couldn't help being depressed
Sorry, that I always messed up
Couldn't make myself perfect
Sorry, that I never became what you wanted
Couldn't bring myself to step ahead
Even if I always tried, things always pull me back
Not giving excuses, but this depression never cures
Sorry, but I love you
Couldn't bring myself to hate you
Even if you were one of the reasons of my depression
Don't blame yourself after I die
Coz I want you to live happily
Don't blame anyone but me for my death
Coz I was weak, I was terrified
Don't blame and beat yourself abut it
Coz I am not someone special'

Reference to this post https://www.reddit.com/TwoXIndia/s/1noTd5vHhV
First of all thanks to fellow Redditors who gave me their opinions, gave me solutions, made me realise I wasn’t at fault and to the Redditor who DM’ed me job profiles which I could apply to( you may not realise it but it made me feel that strangers can be really so kind and supportive). I was even glad that many people were concerned about me and even DM’ed me asking about my relationship and were keen to help me.
So as many of you had suggested that I should write a letter listing all my grievances and even made him his favourite dish for dinner so that he’ll be in good mood. But when I gave him the letter and told him about the grievances , he got angry (though didn’t yell), told me I am childish for writing a pathetic letter, once again belittled me for my height, this time he even targeted my Diastasis deliberately( knowing that I was always conscious about them) and even complained to my parents.
My parents scolded me and expressed their disappointment and my mother told me that she won’t let me come to her place.
I am typing this from guest room as he has locked the door of our bedroom leaving me and my son to sleep in the guest room.
He didn’t even read the letter and even i had framed letter in such a manner that he won’t feel blamed. I’ve never cried like this ever in my life , I feel shattered as my parents too are disappointed.
It is just an update

Good morning, Night City!
I'm looking for a partner who'd like to join me in writing a story in the world of Cyberpunk 2077. I don't do fandom RPs very often, but this particular setting appeals to me more than enough to make an exception – although I still want to focus on our own original characters, keeping interactions with any pre-existing characters to a minimum. Naturally, for this to work you will need to be familiar with the game, but I don't expect you to have every last detail of the lore memorised – I certainly don't, and I'm fine with improvising to fill the gaps. I don't have a specific plot in mind yet, but the possibilities are endless. We could set the story in Night City or anywhere else in that world; we can use the existing gangs and factions or figure everything out from scratch. I think it's safe to say we can expect a lot of fun action scenes, a fair bit of dystopian hardships to put our characters through, and all kinds of juicy, complex dynamics and relationships for them to develop.
About me – I’m male, 26, I live in Central Europe (CEST time zone), and I have upwards of ten years of experience in roleplaying. I don’t limit myself to playing male characters, and I don’t have a preference as to the gender of yours. Perhaps more importantly, I’m not looking to write a story centred around romance – that is, I don’t want to make it a prerequisite that our characters absolutely have to be lovers at some point. If they have the right chemistry, sure, but it’s not something I’d like to have as a requirement. That being said, I'm all for interesting dynamics! The action and sci-fi elements are fun, but engaging relationships that feel real definitely elevate a story.
As far as requirements go, first of all, please be 18 or older. That aside, I’m looking for experienced, highly literate partners. Post length doesn’t matter that much to me – so long as you’re able to put out a few solid paragraphs per post – but quality does, so please send me a short sample of your writing so I can see if we’d be compatible. Of course I can send you one too if you want. I write in 3rd person, past tense, and my preferred platform is Discord. And the most important thing – please be active! I’m not a GM, and I neither want nor have the ability to drive the plot forward all by myself. I need you to contribute to the story, both in out-of-character discussions and in-character. It’s all fine and good to write a long and stylistically beautiful post, but if it’s self-contained and doesn’t offer the other writer anything to go off of, that makes it tough to come up with a response. I’m not going to start the discussion every time or always be the one coming up with what we need to develop next, so if you can’t or don’t want to be proactive in this collaboration, I’m not the right partner for you.
I think that about does it! If you’re interested, hit me with a chat message or a DM and we can get right to it. Hoping to hear from you soon!

Last night, me and my girl were playing Truth or Dare (though not really dare because they can be boring over text). She chose dare, so I gave her a dare expecting she would refuse: I told her to write a love letter and DM it to someone she wanted. To my surprise, she actually did it. At that moment, I couldn’t be angry because it was my dare, but I felt really bad seeing that. Maybe I'm wrong here, I don’t know. After she sent the screenshot, she asked if she should unsend it. I said yes, but she refused, saying it would look awkward. I told her it was her choice. I wanted her to unsend the message and got in a really bad mood. I told her I was going to sleep, and she asked if I was upset.
Today, my whole day went so badly. I deleted all my social media apps just to find some peace (I guess I’m weak). About an hour ago, she might be angry at me for not responding to her messages. I didn’t ask about her conversation with the boy after those texts because I couldn’t handle it. She told me all the things that made her day bad, and I tried to uplift her. At the end of the conversation, she left my message on 'seen'.
I thought I did the right thing, but I felt really sad all day. I initially decided to text my friend, but after this, I didn’t want to know if I was wrong. Maybe I am wrong, but I don’t think knowing that will help.

Sorry if this is the wrong subreddit and bigger apology for the dumb question…
So for context the relationship has been pretty rough lately. I’m f31, his m34, been together2.5 years (he’s untreated bipolar for context but neither of us are perfect). He has been asking me for space, but reassured me he did not want to break up. I agreed and decided to go visit my family in a different state for a few weeks so that we could come back together stronger. Before I left, I was packing my things to put into storage but he begged me not to, and told me that everything was fine just a big misunderstanding and that I didn’t have to move out. He said he just needed some space to clear his head.
Since I left Sunday he has been reaching out but I haven’t responded. Mean things were said on both ends so I was creating distance to avoid an argument. This is what happened… —— Sunday
Him: did you make it?
Didn’t reply.
Monday he called, I didn’t answer or call back
Tuesday he texted me
Him: hey..
I didn’t reply
Wednesday he texted me
Him: I love you and I hope you’re doing okay
This one I planned on replying to after work but he sent this break up text 4 hours later…
Him: I wanted to take the time to sit down and talk to you about us, but I found it hard to put into words, so I'm writing this letter instead. As you know, things have been tough lately, and I've come to realize that I need some space and time to focus on myself.
My mental health and sanity have been suffering, and I need to prioritize my well-being right now. I know this might be hard to hear, but I think it's best if you move out. I need some time alone to recharge and work on myself.
Please know that I still love you deeply, and this decision wasn't easy for me. I believe this is for the best, not just for me but for both of us. We both deserve to be happy and healthy, and I think this is the first step towards that.
End of text —— I never responded. About 5 hours later he texted me again that he would pay me back some money he owed me next weekend and not to worry but I still didn’t respond… I’m am having an emotional, uncontrollable breakdown.
I’m just so speechless so now I’m seeking advice on on how to engage in this conversation with him.
TL;DR: My boyfriend (m34) and I (f31) have been having relationship issues. He's untreated bipolar and asked for space, so I went to visit family out of state. Before I left, he reassured me not to move out. I haven't responded to his messages since Sunday to avoid arguments. On Wednesday, he sent a breakup text saying he needs time alone for his mental health and asked me to move out. I'm confused and speechless, with my car, clothes, and pets still at his place. I feel helpless and broken. What should I do?

Hi Everyone, later this month I will be 7 years out of my Glioblastoma diagnosis. I was 30 years old when I was diagnosed and am 37 years old now. Over the last 6+ years, I have been put in contact with many people battling the same diagnosis and decided to create a Word document titled "Health & Happiness", which details all of the things I have incorporated into my healing journey. Everyone is different and I am simply sharing what has worked for me. Neither me or my wife are in the medical field however we have spent a lot of time researching things to integrate into my day-to-day life which we believe are keeping me healthy. For the first 5 years of my journey I received MRI's every 8 weeks; now that I am more than 5 years out I get MRI's every 12 weeks. Below is a copy and paste of the document:
*Below there are some discount codes that I have not affiliation with and found them through IG or marketing emails and they might be outdated*
My Neurosurgeon:
Dr. Mitchel Berger - UCSF
My Neuro Oncologist:
Dr. Timothy Cloughesy - UCLA
My Naturopathic Doctor:
· Christian Gonzalez, ND
o Check out his podcast, “Heal Thy Self” – This podcast has been life-changing for my wife and I. It has provided us with assurance about the path that we have been on to keep me healthy and has opened our eyes to so many things that we thought were “good” and “healthy” when in fact we were grossly misled to a technique called “Green Washing” that a lot of companies and products use in their marketing efforts.
· Below are two links where you can find a ND in your area.
o Naturopath Oncologist Database - https://oncanp.org/directory/
o General Naturopath Doctor Database - https://www.naturopathic.org/AF_MemberDirectory.asp?version=2
CBD/THC Extracts - Cancer Protocols:
· I went through CT's full 90 day protocol back in 2017 in conjunction with radiation and chemo (Temodar). I am on CT's "maintenance" program and have been since I finished the 90 day protocol.
o https://www.constancetherapeutics.com/
o https://www.forbes.com/sites/abbierosne2019/01/24/constance-finleys-midlife-detour-to-cannabis-extraction-connoisseu#456c41bc35c6
§ The article above is from Forbes magazine on Constance and how she got started.
Books and Documentaries:
· Radical Remission. This book was the first book I read when I was diagnosed and gave me knowledge and motivation to not look at my diagnosis as a death sentence. One of the most powerful cancer books I have read and I highly recommend it for anyone that has cancer or knows someone that has cancer. 😊
· What the Health: Netflix
· Heal: Netflix
o Here are a couple ‘extras’ from “Heal” that we found very powerful and inspiring.
§ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sxmK8A-Kco&list=PLmcZvnvGDkToo9nYIX3ugcgyLCll0NLLc&utm_content=b080891cf2ccb1c272c432873d52f9cd&utm_campaign=Don%27t+believe+you+can+change+your+destiny%3F+This+video+could+help+you+change+your+mind.&utm_source=Robly.com&utm_medium=email

§ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeQjNRahxrw&feature=youtu.be&utm_content=eadbd6e0e0dff2d44d28e6515fa4c2a1&utm_campaign=Rob+Wergin+use+his+incredible+and+unique+gifts&utm_source=Robly.com&utm_medium=email

o The Documentary “Heal”, did so well they wrote a book as well.
· The Game Changers – A documentary on Netflix.
· Forks Over Knives - Netflix
· Cowspiracy – Netflix
· The China Study – Book outlining the most comprehensive study done on nutrition, and the links the standard American diet has to all types of diseases including cancer.
· Being In Balance - Book
· You The Healer – Book
· The Power of Now – Book
· The Celestine Prophecy – Book
· How Not To Die – Book
· The Truth About Cancer – Documentary


Supplements I am taking:
· Maca Root
· Vitamin B12
· Gaia – “Liver Health”
· Bladderwrack & Sea Moss
o We purchase these from- https://alkalineveganshop.com/
· Mushroom Supplements: Chaga, Turkey Tail, Maitake, Reishi, Cordyceps & Lion’s Mane (Real Mushrooms is the company we use.) See video and article below about the health benefits of mushrooms.
o https://www.realmushrooms.com/
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuL_faveAnw
o https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/canceturkey-tail-mushrooms-for-cancer-treatment/
o Paul Stamets is the CEO of Host Defense and his mother was diagnosed with Stage Four Breast Cancer. He gives a lot of credit to her remission from the mushroom supplements. https://hostdefense.com/also has a 10% off first time order. We order from Vitacost.com though due to their sales and free shipping.
· Agaricus Mushroom – I take it at night with my Essiac Tea (See Below)
· Kelp
· Vitamin D3
· Graviola/Soursop – (can be taken as a supplement or in Tea form)
· Ashwagandha –Benefits and study links below. In the first link below, each number found in the article is a hyper link showcasing different studies that have been conducted proving the benefits listed.
o https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-proven-ashwagandha-benefits#section3
o https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26650066
· Vitamin B2
· Boswellia (Frankincense)
· Melatonin
· CoQ10
[· X-R Shield by LifeExtension – My ND prescribed me to take these 5 days prior to air travel, during travel and 5 days after air travel. When flying, you’re exposed to high amounts of radiation and this supplement helps to protect cell DNA damage]()
· Chaparral
o We purchase these from- https://alkalineveganshop.com/
· Liposomal Glutathione – Quicksilver Scientific
· NAC (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, Free-Form)
· Co-E1 NADH
· Probiotic – Klaire Labs, Ther-Biotic Complete
· Life Cykel Mushroom Tinctures
o https://us.lifecykel.com/?rfsn=3953957.f0c203&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=3953957.f0c203
o Discount code: 0DCB4626
o Chaga, Turkey Tail, Reishi, Lions Maine, Cordyceps, Shitake
o All of the above mushrooms are harnessed in Kakadu Plum juice which is the most Vitamin C dense fruit in the world.
· We get most of our supplements from http://www.vitacost.com . They have sales all the time and free 2-day shipping.

Teas:
· Senna Tea - I drank this on the nights I took Temodar (Chemo) to prevent constipation, it's a lot easier on your body than any OTC medication.
· Essiac Tea - I drink 4 oz. of this every night before bed. People who have defeated cancer give a lot of credit to Essiac Tea.
o We purchase it in loose leaf form from https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/
· Moringa
· Dandelion
· Teas with Turmeric
[· Pique Tea – Organic, ceremonial grade, triple screened for heavy metals, mold toxins and pesticides. This is the only tea that we have been able to find that has a triple screening process for heavy metals. “Organic” does not mean free of heavy metals.]()
o Discount Code: GREENFIELD 15% off!

Other things I do:
· Meditation – Every day for 20 minute – I started off with the app called “Headspace” other people use “Calm”. Its personal preference.
o I am looking into taking a TM class (Transcendental Meditation) and will let you know once I do.
[· Minimizing EMF exposure as much as possible]()
o Sleeping with our phones in airplane mode and away from us, ideally in another room
o Turning off Wi-Fi at night, and even when not in use
o Covering Wi-Fi router and Digital Electricity Meter (outside of house) with EMF guards
§ These can be found here: https://smartmeterguard.com/
o Keeping cell phones away from our bodies as much as possible
o Not using anything wireless near our heads. This includes cell phones (always talk on speaker phone or a wired ear pod connection), air pods or any type of Bluetooth headphones, this includes Bluetooth in the car.
o Hardwiring my office so there is no need for Wi-Fi.
· When we fly, we have these blankets that we wrap around our body. This company has a lot of great products that protect you from EMF exposure.
o https://www.defendershield.com/emf-radiation-protection-blanket
· We also wear these when we fly, they are a company out of Australia
o https://radiasmart.com/emf-hat-hood/
o This is what we have: RS EMF radiation protection hood, blocking RF, EMF- Brian Coat
· Here is another company that is popular, we were not aware of it at the time of buying the other products above.
o https://getlambs.com/products/emf-proof-beanie
· Positive attitude and mindset in everything I do- link below to article explaining how thoughts can benefit or hinder your body
o https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-your-thoughts-change-your-brain-cells-and-genes_b_9516176
· Eliminate as much stress as I possibly can from my everyday life
· Be present in my mind
· Yoga
· Spin
· Writing down 3 things that I am grateful for each night before bed
· Using Frankincense oil on my feet and pillow, every night, before bed
· Morning Routine: Body Scan Meditation, Drink a liter of water when you wake up (Your body is most dehydrated after a full night’s sleep), stretch or some type of quick 10 minute workout to get your body moving in the morning, “I Am” affirmations (I will usually do this right after I finish my morning stretching, I will typically say 5-10 things out loud to myself, for example (I am healthy, I am a loving husband, I am kind, etc…), statements of gratitude (I will mix this in with my “I Am” affirmations, for example, I am grateful for my bed, I am grateful for my home, I am grateful to have access to organic produce, etc…) I try to focus on this that I have in my life instead of things that I want, rubbing a 1-2 drops of any organic essential oil that you like in your hands in the morning and taking 4-5 deep breaths with your hands over your mouth and nose (this is very helpful in awakening your sensory functions), lastly, I listen to music when getting ready for work in the morning. Soft music in the morning taps into the creative side of your brain and research has shown that individuals that listen to soft music in the morning are more creative and productive throughout the day than those who don’t.
· Taking a walk every day to get fresh air and disconnect, normally with the dogs J
· Circuit Training
· Acupuncture / Energy Healing
· Energy Healer – Steve Montoya – Let me know if you would like his contact info. He travels all over the world healing people. He is in the LA/OC area once a quarter or so.
o https://ramonashealingjourney.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/you-shall-know-them-by-their-love/
· Keeping my body warm at all times. We learned from Traditional Chinese Medicine, that keeping the body warm protects the kidneys, which means all of the other organs can do their job and the body can heal. Also, just for example, when you have a fever, it’s your body’s way of protecting all of your vital organs so that they can do their job, as well as preventing any proliferation of bacteria and viruses.
o http://aprilcrowell.com/asian-medicine/warm-to-the-core/
· John of God – Brazil. Lauren’s cousin went down to visit him during the 4th quarter of 2018 and took a head shot of myself as well as a two-page letter sharing my story. He is a spiritual healer that helped a young man get to a state of meditation where his brain tumor shrunk to nothing. He sent back two bottles of Herbs (Ground Up Passion Flower Leaves – Actual Name: Passiflora) for me to take. There is a large portion about him in the book “Radical Remission” and he is featured in “Heal” as well.
· I brush my teeth with my less dominant hand once a day and then with my dominant hand the other two times.
o This helps stimulate parts of the brain that are not in use often. You can do this with many things, brushing your hair, using your less dominant foot in sports, washing your body with soap while showering.
· Drinking and eating out of glass vs. plastic. It’s having an effect on both men and women’s endocrine systems (hormones, fertility, etc…)
o https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/pft/2017/7/26/new-endocrine-disrupting-chemicals-are-undermining-male-fertility
· This may sound like something so simple but it’s quite challenging: When moving/changing physical positions I am always present. For example, every time I sit, I tell myself I am sitting, every time I stand to walk, I tell myself I am standing. This helps me to bring my mind into a present state and focus less on the future or past.
o This was a recommendation during one of my guided meditations.
· Laughing, loving and hugging every day. This was a big take away for Lauren and I from reading the book Radical Remission. It’s important to laugh every day, love every day and receive and give hugs to people every day. I know, I know, it sounds crazy but it has worked on other folks, we practice it every day. We try to watch more comedies if we are going to watch a movie on the weekend, an easy way to incorporate laughter into your life.
· We recently added air purifiers into our home. I also have one in my office. We purchased the Molekule, but through research we found that the Air Doctor is another good option (and I believe also a little less expensive). Here is a discount code for $100 off a Molekule: MetroMD100
· IR Sauna (Infrared Saunas)
o These are great for detoxifying the body, especially after air travel. I go to Perspire (https://perspiresaunastudio.com/) here in Orange County.
· Epsom Salt Baths – Especially after air or any long car travel as well.
· Grounding/Earthing – Walk around barefoot on your backyard grass or anywhere there is a plot of “Earth”. Feel the grass between your toes or if you are at the beach, be aware of the sand between your toes. We are all energy and Earth contains energy, manifest the energy from the Earth into your body for increased healing, awareness, presence and mindfulness. I do this for about 10-15 minutes.
· Cold Showers (as cold as the shower can get) every morning and Ice Plunges. Look up the “Wim Hof Method”
o https://www.wimhofmethod.com/

Diet:
· For the past 6+ years we have followed a whole food plant-based diet (vegan without the junk food). Cancer cells feed off of Glucose (Sugar) firstly, but can also utilize glutamate as a second source of fuel (which is in all animal protein, land and sea). I have also cut out all artificial sugars from my diet. Dairy is also extremely inflammatory for your body and has been linked to cancer in many research studies.
· White Carbs and Gluten - We have eliminated these from our diet as much as we possibly can. Even for people who do not have a ‘gluten intolerance,’ gluten is very hard on the body’s digestive system. Excessive consumption can lead to a leaky gut, which causes toxins to seep out of the digestive tract into the body/blood making it hard for your immune system to work at its peak. Also, most gluten products have high levels of glyphosate, which they’ve linked to cancer. Glyphosate acts like an antibiotic to your gut (not in a good way), wiping out all of the beneficial gut flora which are there to keep your immune system working efficiently.
· Alkaline Foods and Water - Cancer cells cannot grow in an alkaline environment; we drink water with a PH level of 9.5. We recently invested in a Kangen water machine for our home. A level of 7 PH is balanced and anything below 7 is acidic. Cancer cells thrive in an acidic environment. Things that make your body acidic are alcohol, dairy, meat, processed and artificial sugars and gluten.
· I drink warm lemon water with apple cider vinegar every morning, which also helps alkalize the body and keep stomach acid levels at a great pH for food absorption.
· We practice intermittent fasting, which allows the body to not worry about processing food for a large portion of the day but rather allow its immune system to be working at its peak ability. We started out by only eating from 12 PM - 8 PM and are working toward 12 PM - 6 PM. Intermittent fasting is really important when taking Temodar (or any chemotherapy). It allows the body to protect the healthy cells while targeting cancer cells. There is so much research showing the benefits of intermittent fasting for cancer patients.
· This is a really interesting article citing a lot of different sources regarding a plant-based diet and fighting/preventing cancer:
o https://www.vivahealth.org.uk/veganhealth/dont-feed-cancer

Other Things to Research:
· Dr. Sebi – He is the doctor who put a full-page ad in the NY Post and was sued to take it down. When he went to his court hearing the judge asked him if he could prove that he healed anyone, and he furnished 70 patients of his that were healed by his treatment and the Judge declared “not guilty” on all the charges that were brought against him by the State of New York.
o The link below is a quick rundown of his life. I believe the pharmaceutical companies were heavily involved with his death in while he was imprisoned in Honduras.
o https://wakeup-world.com/2015/08/28/dr-sebi-the-man-who-cures-aids-cancer-diabetes-and-more/
· Radiation Stickers for your cell phone and laptop:
o https://www.amazon.com/Radiation-Protection-Labobbon-Household-Appliances/dp/B078SSD6QC
· We also try to use the ‘cleanest’ hygiene products we can find. There are many harmful chemicals in our everyday toothpastes, shampoos, deodorants, etc. Chemicals to avoid in hygiene products below:
o Shampoo – Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, basically any ‘sulfate,’ Parabens, Sodium Benzoate. Brands that we like are: 100% Pure, Acure, Alaffia
o Toothpaste – Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, basically any ‘sulfate’, fluoride, triclosan, DEA, Propylene Glycol, Microbeads. One of the worst toothpaste brands out there is Colgate. We use Himalaya Botanique & Nature’s Gate as well as Dr. Bronner’s All-In-One toothpaste.
o Deodorant – Aluminum, Parabens, Triclosan, DEA, Propylene Glycol. We have been testing out natural deodorants for years and our favorite (although not vegan) is from a company called Primally Pure. We’ve also started to use a brand called Joyous Organics with clean (and minimal) ingredients.
o A great website to reference for beauty product ingredients and their safety is https://www.ewg.org/
§ Skin Deep Database – This is where you will find clean products to put on your body.
· https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

· The Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen
o The EWG, each year, comes out with an updated list of produce that we should be buying organic 100% of the time (Dirty Dozen), especially people like you and I who have had cancer. The Clean fifteen can be purchased conventionally if you can’t find them in an organic form and conventional is the only option
o https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php
o https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php

· The link below is a good read on Monsanto’s Glyphosate and the timeline for removal in home use:
o https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2021/07/bayer-end-residential-sales-cancer-causing-weedkiller-glyphosate?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=202108News&utm_medium=email&emci=9a939839-bef6-eb11-b563-501ac57b8fa7&emdi=4d3bfe91-dbf7-eb11-b563-501ac57b8fa7&ceid=2210188
These are things that we have done and have found to be successful so far with my body, and hopefully, they are helpful for you as well. I have also included some images below that show how damaging the effects of Wi-Fi radiation (and all of the radiation coming from electronics) can be.

I was considering purchasing a new(used) car and had thought about listing it on Turo to offset the costs. I would keep my current car too as I need a vehicle year round.
My one coworker mentioned that I should start an LLC so that I can write off the vehicle. The vehicle I’m looking at is a used Lexus GX 460, which is over 6,000 pounds so it meets the criteria to be written off by code 179. However would I be required to then Register the car into the LLC instead of my own name? It would not be a problem if I had to because I do have the cash saved up so I wouldn’t need to get a loan or anything.
Ideally the plan is to spend about $20,000 on the vehicle, and then the first year pretty much only use it for rentals on Turo, maybe a couple longer road trips I have planned here and there but for the most part use my current car for personal use to get the maximum tax benefit.
(Which would be 10k on a 20k used car right? I didn’t fully understand that either)
Would I then be able to next year transfer the title into my name after I’ve hopefully made the $20k back between tax breaks and renting it out? I’m not really looking to make a ton of money just was thinking about doing this to offset the cost of replacing my vehicle.
And just some general questions to go along with it:
Would I need separate insurance for the LLC apart from Turo’s own insurance?
Would a sole proprietorship benefit me more?
And for an LLC to be effective I need to essentially keep everything separate from my personal accounts correct? So the bank accounts Turo would pay out to would be specifically for the business and any expenses I inquire would be paid through that.

I live in the UK and have received a penalty fine from south eastern railway. For applying a 16/17 saver discount instead of 16-25. This mistake reduced the feee for a return by £4 ,on the train line app . But the penalty officer would not allow me to pay the difference. Just saying my ticket was "invalid". Coz I used 16/17 discount when I'm 19. Despite me offering to pay the difference as it was a genuine mistake . The penalty officer refused saying "it is not our policy, it's my job to fine you then you need to appeal it". The fine from what I can remember initially is £50 plus the fee of your ticket. So would have been around £74, for the sake of using the wrong discount that saved me £4.
I remained calm the whole time just wouldn't give details. Coz it seemed completely un-reasonable. So they made an announcement for an of duty police officer. Who told me I was committing a "criminal offense" and that transport police would be waiting to arrest me at Victoria if I didn't give details so thats why I did in the end. As I felt like I was being black mailed into giving details over.
I lost the ticket with the fine they gave me. Just received a letter saying I need to pay £144.30. For accidently saving £4 for using wrong discount. Which seems criminal to me. They said they sent a letter on 17th may 2024 but I never received it. I need to pay before 16th June 2024 to avoid criminal proceedings . I'm a student with hardly any money who is 19. Commuting from south east Kent to London.
So I was looking on advice as to what I should Do. As it seems completely unreasonable what south eastern are demanding. Any help would be much appreciated.

Hi, I'm currently a rising senior in high school. This summer, I was able to grab a research intern position at a state university (which I am very grateful for) and the professor offered to write a recommendation letter for my college applications. However, I am not sure how this can be incorporated into my applications- I know that you can turn in letters of rec from high school teachers, but how would a letter from an internship be turned in? Do I just fit it in with high school teachers' letters or is there a separate space for other letters like these? I barely have an idea how applications work, so forgive me.

Copilot – write me a poem about Fibromyalgia. I was curious what copilot would say. For those of you that don’t know what copilot is it’s a Microsoft addition that allows you to ask questions and prompt it to write letters, poems, summarize letters, and notes etc. there’s so much more to it. I just am not that experienced. Copilot wrote the below in its entirety.
In the quiet whispers of the morning light, Lies a battle unseen, a continuous fight. Fibromyalgia, a name so complex, A condition that’s more than mere muscle pecks.
A Thief in the Night A thief in the night, it steals away ease, Leaving behind pain, a relentless tease. Muscles and fibers cry out in distress, A silent scream of the body’s duress.
The Invisible Storm An invisible storm, raging within, A tempest of aches, beneath the skin. Fatigue like waves, crashing ashore, A body’s plea, “I can bear no more.”
The Unseen Struggle The unseen struggle, day by day, A warrior’s journey in every way. Strength is found in the softest sigh, Resilience in the tear from an eye.
The Tender Touch A tender touch, a simple embrace, Can be agony in fibro’s trace. Yet, within the pain, there’s hope that glows, A spirit unbroken, as the warm wind blows.
The Silent Understanding In the eyes of another, a silent understanding, A nod to the pain, not demanding. Companionship in the quiet fight, Together in the dark, seeking the light.
The Dance of Life Fibromyalgia, a dance of life, A partner of strife, cutting like a knife. But in this dance, beauty can be found, In the strength and grace that abound.
The Endless Journey An endless journey, a path unclear, But forward we go, conquering fear. For in the heart of those who endure, Lies a love and courage, forever pure.
May this poem honor those who live with fibromyalgia, acknowledging their daily courage and strength. ��

I own a business, one of our supplemental services is resume writing. Many of our clients are in person, but occasionally we get referrals from outside our region. One client who was referred via a mutual connection paid half up front, other half due upon completion.
The resume and other documents were completed over a month ago, and although first half of the payment was received, the client ghosted us for about 3 weeks. After this, she sent an email saying she was sick and would be finalizing the payment that night. That never happened, and that was about 3 weeks ago (whole thing has been about 6 weeks).
I do not have her address, so I cannot send a letter. Should I send a final demand email? She does not answer our calls either. What is the best way to proceed?

Hi everyone. I am a 28-year-old male living in NYC and I currently work as an EA to a very verbally abusive boss. I've been working here for almost a year now and I realized early on that this man kind of sucks. I've had bad managers before and I know how to keep my composure but this man has been testing my patients. He gossips, talks down to everyone in the office, and treats me like absolute garbage. The office has a high turnover so there's that.
One issue was I recently got a raise because he fired the old accountant and the new one decided I deserved a raise after someone else got fired. After she confirmed my raise to me she came to me a couple of days later telling me to start looking for a backup plan because my boss decided that I was a "luxury" and he's thinking of letting me go ....WTF???
Until recently, I haven't been very vocal about some concerns I've had in the office. The first instance was when he refused to process payroll because not everyone had turned in their time sheets. He wanted to hold payment and I informed him that doing so is illegal and he shouldn't do that especially because some of us depend end on that paycheck hitting the next day (I live paycheck to paycheck and the rent was due) he was livid and told me to figure it out? How am I supposed to figure that out??? The next issue was that he likes to write checks to cash for me to cash using my bank account. which I don't understand because sometimes he has me use his company card to get cash from the ATM but I digress...long story short I cashed the check which bounced and led to me getting $800 taken from my account. When I approached him about this, he did pay me back but he insinuated that I was broke which made no sense because he didn't have the money! anyway, I let him know that I wasn't comfortable doing this and that I would not do it again in the future. Yesterday it happened again and he had a complete tantrum because I didn't want to do it and threatened to fire me. Not to my face though, he completely ignored me when I again voiced that I wasn't comfortable doing this. The accountant came and told me that he wanted to fire me.
There's a laundry list of issues I could talk about...
So I am just so lost right now. I've been looking for a job since January and out of the literal thousands of applicants and cover letters I've sent out I have had two interviews that have wasted my time after saying that I did great and then ghosted me. My original plan was to suck it up until I find another job and now I'm unsure of anything right now. I feel like I'm stuck in a shitty situation. I know my time here is numbered but I afraid of not being able am to find another job in this shitty market. If anyone has any advice it would be appreciated. Thanks.

I know it's more than likely that no one cares, but having received a letter from student finance confirming my loans, the reality of me going to university is setting in.
For context, I'm 23, got kicked out of college after leaving school and ended up working in construction (on site) for the last 5 years (with stints of unemployment and lesser paying jobs for varying reasons)
I always wanted to go to uni as a kid, then fell into the wrong crowd at the end of school, became heavily reliant upon weed, and basically smoked the last five years away.
I'm still smoking, don't get me wrong lmao, but I've just finished an access to HE course in psychology with all distinctions and am confident in myself for my next few years at my uni.
It's never too late to go (back) to university people, even if you have to start from scratch cuz you fucked up like I did lol.
Again, I know it probably doesn't mean much to most people, but I'm so happy for myself and my future that I had to write a little something.
Have a good weekend people.