Black and white boy nurseries

I am very much an electrical novice and need help installing these sconces onto an existing electrical box. I assume black to orange and white to white but I'm not sure where to connect the grounding wire from the sconce.
Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you very much!

I'm not really sure how to categorize this, but I've been working at the same place for 10yrs. I was diagnosed ADHD about 5yrs ago and through a series of events at work learned that I Am Not Great At Leading People, which in the end lead me to learn I'm auDHD. In the end I stepped down from my job. It wasn't just the auDHD burnout of all burnouts, but because I wasn't being treated with respect. Several team members never accepted my position as a lead even though I have been working in my department 2+ years and trained most of them. One of my biggest offenders was an 80yr old man that talks down to everyone, but I feel particularly bad with me.
I know this man is a MAGA because he went against company policy and brought MAGA merchandise into work. He was never written up for this, despite offending myself (open lesbian married to a trans individual also with ADHD) and several other openly queer, poc and workers with disabilities (another coworker was diagnosed autistic, but only told people he was comfortable with on an outside of work comfortability level)
Since I've made the decision to step down everyone has treated me better at least to my face. Except him. He constantly acts like I'm brand new when I ask for help ever after making it clear I don't need help and he always has to get the last word. I don't have a conversation where he doesn't talk down to me or isn't condescending to some degree, to the point I've caught him doing my work for me. When I go to my supervisor and manager about the way he treats me I feel like I'm being treated like I'm being a big baby and being asked to extend him grace for his advanced age because he's supposed to have retired already (and now telling everyone he is extending his retirement for another 3yrs).
When I've asked how come I was asked to change the way I talk to people (I was told I was too black and white, too robotic, other things that typically come back to the autism in the end), but why he isn't asked to extend grace in return. How come he can tell me he thinks of me as a child because im the same age as his daughter (im almost 40) and why he isnt told to change the way he talks to people in return. I was basically told at one point talking to HR won't do me any good because HR doesn't want to build a case for him because he's threatened to sue for discrimination over his age over another incident and tends to stretch the truth. I don't go a single day where i don't feel like he talks down to me, has to get the last word. Today he talked down to me for needing clarification on a note that was clearly unclear, my boss stepped in and gave me direction, but he still needed to come in and point out why i was wrong and that "because you were out" when I was out for FMLA purposes. I'm given twice a day a week for mental health and how come he can say things like that to me, but I know if I said the same about him taking FMLA he would have me strung up by HR so fast. And yet when I complain to my boss about him and how he makes me feel with the way he talks to me I'm treated like it's no big deal and that I'm making a mountain out of a molehill.
I just can't sit back and let this person continuously set me off, but he threatens everything about my way of life with his beliefs. I'm supposed to just sit back and take this man upsetting me, making me angry or making me cry pretty much every day of the week and I can't take it anymore.

Platform(s): PC. Full screen DOS-like game
Genre: Sci-Fi
Estimated year of release: late 80s or 90s
Graphics/art style: - Pixelated sprites
Notable characters: Main character is humanoid and walks the level
Notable gameplay mechanics: One weapon was a “line” that would target bad guys within a distance of the character. It was a single pixel white line with aliasing, drawn from character to bad guy at any angle. As character jumped down a cliff and there were many flying baddies, it would target the one closest and then retarget when another was closer.
Other details:
Played this game at a friend’s house mid 90s. Side scroller with a main humanoid character (I think) that would walk along a level. Background was dark or black. Enemies were floating, style reminded me of Gradius, very mechanical feel. Bad guys were floating, rotating diamond shape like small robots.
It didn’t feel easy to kill monsters. The “line gun” needed a lot of time to do damage. My friend jumped the character down a cliff and there were like 5 in a vertical column. The gun targeted them as the character fell but none were destroyed.

As you can tell by the title, I have a bunch of parts listed for sale after recently parting out my pc/inventory. Everything has been cleaned and been well maintained. Items will come in their original boxes unless otherwise stated or buyer indicates they don't want them. I tried to go through recent posts to find comparable prices, but I am aware I could be wrongly pricing items and as such I am open to negotiations and offers. Buyer pays for the shipping.
Timestamps: https://imgur.com/a/HnbqMdh I have a:
Enthoo Pro II Case - local pickup (Orlando area) preferred, comes with all accessories and necessary screws (I cannot verify all of the extra screws are there but I tried to include them), $100
Intel 11700k and MSI Z490 Gaming Edge Wifi Combo - I bought this here from another user, tested and verified to be working, the cpu didn't come with a box so it will be shipped already in the motherboard, includes wifi adapter and driver cd, no sata cables, $250
Intel 9100f and Gigabyte h310m Mobo Combo - Previously tested and working, has run 3 years without issue, includes stock cooler, however some of the pins appear to have been bent when removing the CPU, I have no idea if this impacts performance or not, and as such I am willing to send both for just the price of the CPU, $75
32gb 3600 Ripjaws DDR4 - tested and working, $50
16gb 3200 Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4 - tested and working, all leds light up, $35
Zotac Twin Fan 1660 + Bykski Waterblock - this card comes with both the waterblock and the regular air cooler, the waterblock is already installed and would have to be swapped, if you only want the waterblock I can leave out the air cooler, runs well and cool, $125
Fractal Liquid Freezer 2 360 AIO - I bought this from another user, has never been plugged in by me but it looks brand new, no box but screws and mounting plates are included, $80
Bykski ReservoiPump Combo - cleaned and maintained, runs quiet and smoothly, includes mounting brackets and screws, $100
Phanteks Glacier 140 Distribution Block - no cracks, small scratch on top, 3 fittings and rgb cable included, $100
Alphacool CPU block - includes AMD and Intel mounting options, doesn't leak and performs well, $20
Alphacool 240mm Radiator - no damage, no leaks, includes some screws, $40
Alphacool Eistation Pump/Reservoir Combo - No leaks, runs well, LED light came to me outside of the pump but it can be reinstalled (I never noticed the difference with or without it), $20
Bykski ARGB Hub - will go to whoever buys the first Bysksi product free of charge
EVGA 600W Bronze Power Supply - All cables included and no damage, has run for 3 years without issue, $40
Cooler Master Hyper 212 - a friend gave this to me, it has never been used, I believe all of the parts are there but I can not verify, $10
Molex to Sata Cables (x4) - $5
FebSmart Wifi Card - tested and working, includes driver disk and both mounting options, $5
Thermaltake Pure Plus 12 3 120mm Fan Kit - includes controller, fans, and screws; these were working when I last used them about 2 years ago, and I saw no reason to believe they would not work now, $25
Corsair LL120 White Edition - includes 3 fans, controllers, but no screws; tested and working, $35
Corsair SP120 RGB Pro Black Edition - includes 3 fans, controllers, and some screws, $30
UPHere Basic Black Case Fans - 6 total fans available, never used, 3 sets include the screws, $30 for all 6, 15 for 3
UPhere Green Cable Extensions - Includes extra cable combs, $20
Random Alphacool/Case Fans, take your pick $3 each
Gaming Speakers, tested and working, used sporadically, $20

Hey Tea Exchange! It's Tea Cluttering Time. Moving…reducing. Teawares post to follow.
My teas are properly stored. Will quote CONUS, PPGS.
Please Comment before Chat or DM and kindly include your Zip Code. Thank you!
Proof & Verification - See Tea Headers
SHENG

1. The Phoenix Collection 2001 Yiwu Qiamu #5417 15g $4 10g $3

Bitterleaf Teas

1. Dragon Blood 2015 Spring Lin Cang Zi Juan - Raw Purple Tea 20g $20
   
2. Hummingbird 2013 Spring Jingle Mai One Coin available approx. +-8.5g with wrapper. $9
   
3. Drink Me 2020 Nanmo Raw Puer Three Dragon Balls $8
   
4. Charmed 2020 Lincang Raw Puer Three Dragon Balls $8
   
5. Spring 2018 Outlier - Two Dragon Balls $6 or $3 each
   
6. 2018 Plum Beauty Gold 2018 Mengsong Raw Puer One Dragon Ball $4
   
7. Farmerleaf Spring 2018 Mengku Ba Nuo 16g $10
   

Yunnan Sourcing

1. Aromatic Bamboo Species Raw Pu-erh Tea "Xiang Zhu" 50 grams Bamboo Stick $15
   
2. Mang Fei Mountain "Mandala Mushroom" Raw Pu-erh Tea Tuo 25g $8
   
3. Da Xue Shan Raw Pu-erh Tea Dragon Ball Rolled Pu'er Three Dragon Balls $9
   
4. 2001 Gu Pu'er "Yin Hao Tuo" Raw Pu-erh Tea 50 Gram Tuo $34
   
5. 2000 Bu Lang Mountain "Mushroom Tuo" Raw Pu-erh Tea 10g $8.50
   

White2Tea 14. 2017 Swine Dog 8g $10 15. 2018 Swine Dog 6g $6
SHOU
White2Tea 16. 2020 Camphornought One Dragon Ball $2

1. 2020 Prosbloom Two Dragon Balls $3

Yunnan Sourcing

1. 2020 Jingmai Mountain Ripe Puerh Cake 25g sealed $8
   
2. 2019 Tie Guo Li Super Mini Coins Three Coins approx 25g with wrapper $4
   
3. 2011 Mengku Grade 3 Ripe Mini Three Mini Touchas approx 18g with paper $2.50
   

FU 21. Yunnan Sourcing 2019 Gao Jia Shan "Golden Prosperity Pig Cometh" Fu Zhuan Tea 110g partial brick $12 40g chunk $4.50 30g $3.50 30g $3.50
OOLONG TEAS
What-Cha

1. China Fujian hangping Light Shui Xian Cake Two cakes/faerie pillows 18.8g with wrapper $5
   
2. Vietnam 'RED BUFFALO' Oolong Tea 14g $3
   
3. China FUJIAN BRANDY Oolong Tea 10g $3
   
4. Taiwan 2003 AGED GREEN HEART Oolong Tea 17g $8
   

Silk Road Teas

1. Anxi Oolong 2017 - 11g $3 2019 - 10g $3 2019 - 20g $6
   
2. Magnolia Blossom Fragrance Yu Lan Xiang Oolong 15g $6 15g $6
   

Bitterleaf Teas

1. Nectar Top Shelf Nectar 2019 Spring Milan... (pink label) - 10g $15
   
2. Ducktale 2019 Spring Yashixiang Dancong Wulong (teal/gray label) 14g $9
   
3. Nectar 2019 Spring Milanxiang Dancong Wulong - (purple label) 12g $5
   
4. Make it Rain 2019 Spring Aofuhou Dancong Wulong LOT with Tin $80 50 gram sealed pouch $50 30 gram pouch $25
   
5. DECORATIVE CAKE Dragon with Ball Big Red Robe Tea Cake approx. 100g $16
   

GREEN TEAS
What-Cha 33. Korea Jukro Jungjak Semi-Wild Green Tea 50g sealed envelope $25 excellent tea, sampled the remainder of an earlier order and it’s just as delicious as when i first purchased it.

1. Two Hills Emerald Green Tea ( iirc this is organic) 15g - $2 15g - $2
   
2. Mystery Roasted Tea - from a Tea Shop A quality tea, I just don’t do roasted. 14g - $3
   
3. Numi - Organic Green Jasmine 5 Sealed Sachets - $2 5 Sealed Sachets - $2
   
4. Choice - Organic Reishi Matcha 5 Sealed Sachets - $3 5 Sealed Sachets - $3
   
5. Hyley’s - Green Tea Pomegranate Garcinia Cambogia 5 Sealed Sachets - $3
   
6. Choice - Organic Premium Japanese Green 5 Paper Sachets (stored separately in ziplocks) - $2
   

WHITE TEAS
Bitterleaf Teas

1. Skinny Dip 2019 Spring Simao White Tea a nice chunk of cake in the packet 22g $5
   
2. 2016 Little Mountain Fuding Shoumei White Tea 36g $8
   

BLACK TEAS
Dobra - Ashland

1. Lychee Black Tea 23g - $3 20g - $3
   
2. Nilgiri Shiva - 19g $3
   
3. Vanilla Black Tea - 18g $2
   
4. Silk Road Teas Yunnan Black 20g - $4 15g - $3
   
5. TeaVivre Non-Pareil Yunnan Dian Hong Ancient Wild Tree 15g - $3 10g - $2
   
6. What-Cha Mi-Xiang Honey Black 35g - $6
   
7. Young Mountain Tea Company - Kuman 18g - $3
   
8. Unsmoked Lapsang Souchong - 20g $2
   
9. Republic of Tea British Breakfast 45 tea bags $8
   

HERBALS

1. Taylors Organic Chamomile Sealed Tea Bags Five -$1
   
2. Choice Organic Chamomile Paper Wrapper Five - $1
   
3. Buddha Teas Passion Flower Sealed Tea Bags Five - $2
   

Thank you!

My friend is a big fan of cheetah and me and him play rdo,I’m wondering if there any ideas that anyone has to a similarly idea to a cheetah type outfit,and no I’m not talking about legendary skin animal as clothing lmao,just maybe like a black and white outfit but I want to be nice,if anyone knows than tell me.

I hided one chat by mistake 12 days ago, sorry. You wrote something about bulbasaur and I don't know your name, cause it happened so far. Please dm me again.
LF: (all Shiny) Pikachu with different hats and caps (see below), Nidorino/Ratticate/Wobbuffet with party hat, [Chingling], Mantyke, unowns, Eevee with hat (Party hat, Winter 2022, Safari Zone), Slowpoke with 2020 glasses, Pikachu/Vulpix with Halloween costume/Dia de Muertos Cubone, Rotom, Lapras with Bow (Blanche), Elekid from Spark, Ponyta from Candela, Psyduck with Christmas hat, [Cherubi] (all Shiny)
LF: costume Pikachus (Shiny) - all Shiny: Pikachu with ... witch hat (OctobeNovember 2017), [detective hat (May 2019)], red party hat (February/March 2020/February 2024) , Charizard cap (May 2020), Rayquaza cap (May 2020), libre Pikachu, Holiday Pikachu (December 2020), Pop star Pikachu, Rock star Pikachu (Go Fest 2021), [Safari Zone (November 2022 with two green balloons)], Eevee with Red Party hat, [Pikachu Go Tour: Hoenn With black white beanie (Brendan Hat)] and [Red May bow (February 2023)]*, Blue Citrus Shirt Pikachu (Jeju Island, South Korea July 2023), World Championships Pikachu (August 2023), Tricks and Treats Pikachu with Pumpkin costume (October 2023), Holiday Attire Pikachu (December 2023), Flying Bali Balloon -multicoloured and Special Balloon Pikachu, Batik Shirt Pikachu (both March 2024)

• costume mons: Nidorino/Raticate/Wobbuffet with party hat (all Shiny)
• Baby mons: [Chingling]*, Mantyke (all Shiny)
• costume Baby mons e. g. Pichu with black witch/ash hat (all Shiny)
• different unowns (all Shiny): F, I, J, K L, M, P, Q, R, V, W, X, Z
• different costume starters (all Shiny)
• Shiny Castform (Icy)
• Cherrim (Overcast, Sunshine) (both Shiny)
• question mark unown (non-Shiny)
• clone Pokemons excerpt Pikachu
• Spinda No. 1, 2, 3, 6 (all Shiny)

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FT: all regionals like Comfey, unowns (non Shiny), CDay mons, (Ekans, Growlithe, Rattata), Hitmonlee, Alolan Sandshrew, Alolan Meowth, Alolan Marowak, purified Koffing, Sentret, Marill, Snubull, Sneasel, Torchic, Volbeat, Feebas, Wailord, Kricketot, Bronzor, Audino, Minccino, Makuhita, Larvitar, Seadra, Sudowoodo, Scyther, Cyndaquil, Absol, Rufflet, Burmy green, Panpour, Woobat, Buneary, Go Fest Pikachu August 2022, Inkay, Shellos, Lickitung, Woobat, Hisuian Avalugg, Helioptile, Hisuian Typhlosion, Wyrdeer (all Shiny), Spinda No. 9 from Valentines Day, unown G, Surskit, Galar Stunfisk
(Non-Shiny) all Regionals like Pikachu with Okinawan Kariyushi Shirt, Comfey and different non-Shiny unowns
Shiny Legendary/Mythical: Registeel, Regice, Mesprit, Uxie, Palkia, [Regigigas], Heatran, Cresselia, Terrakion, Ho-Oh, [Reshiram], [Kyogre (special attack)], Groudon (special attack), Cobalion, Virizion, Tapu Fini, [Tapu Koko], Tapu Bulu, [Kartana]*, Latios (all Shiny), Armored Mewtwo
Shiny Costumes: [Lapras with scarf], [Snorlax with Cowboy hat, Go Fest Pikachu with scarf (2022)], Cubchoo with bow, bulbasauCharmander with party hat, Pikachu with jewels (Red, green, yellow), Pikachu with white headscarf (Lumias hat) ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Please dm me.
PS: Maybe we can do shiny trades at the same time from your alt to my main and vice versa. My alts have Shinies too. DM me for more informations.
*[ ] means: maybe saved for another trading partner; just ask how it is the status quo.

Hey yall, I'm making a tier list with EVERY X song on it, not just released but also obscure leaks and unreleased. I'm taking it step by step slowly covering all of his songs into the massive tier list with the 16th ranking being X and ski songs!. if I miss something or u disagree with a ranking lmk and I might change the position next post.
I’m pretty sure these are all of the X and Ski collabs I haven’t ranked yet, if I missed one pleasssssse tell me lol (I’m not counting selfish with ski since it’s obviously not completed with his verse, I’m gonna be ranking another version of that song later)
IWATCHEDHIMDROWN - S tier. Hard asf, ski starts the song off smooth asf and X just elevates it to perfection
ILOVEITWHENTHEYRUN - S tier. ANOTHER hard asf track, hook is excellent, everyone does great even yung bans, X screaming makes it S tier tho.
SPACEGHOSTPUSSY - A+ tier. Amazing diss track, Denzel to X transition was godly. Low key ski brings the energy down, but it’s still amazing.
Save yourself! - A tier. Great track, could use a lil more energy but still fire.
GnarlyGuyAnthem (Hell Version) - S tier. I love X’s high pitched voice, ski is also fire as fuck, hard as fuckkkk
GnarlyGuyAnthem (og) - S tier. the normal-pitched version of the song, fire as fuck I wish X used this flow more often, it’s one of my fav songs by them, tied with the hell version but probably a bit better.
Netflix and Chill - S tier. I’m ranking the high quality version with hotboycaleb, it’s fire as fuck the beat is hard too, X and ski do fucking amazing as always and the hook is pretty good too.
GANG CYPHER FREESTYLE - B+ tier. An older song, CARRIED BY X, ski does good too but the others kinda bring it down so I can’t rank it higher :(
take a step back - S tier. Classic X and ski rave song, gets me lit every time listening to it fr
Ghost busters - A+ tier. Infinitely times better than the version on trippies album lol, quavo is hard, ski has one of his hardest verses, and X just goes nuts as always.
Tier list (song to the left of list = better song) S tier = perfect songs A - A+ tier = amazing songs B - B+ tier = good songs C tier = mid D tier = bad
S tier: Guardian Angel, hope, WingRiddenAngel, KING, alone part 1, NEVER, Jocelyn Flores, let's pretend we're numb, I dont wanna do this anymore, i dont let go, train food, teeth (interlude), yung bratz, i spoke to the devil in miami he said everything would be fine, Look at me!, Ayala (outro), vice city, IWATCHEDHIMDROWN, infinity (888), king of the dead, rare, Netflix and chill, gnarlyguyanthem (og), gnarlyguyanthem (hell version), moonlight, woah (mind in awe), slipknot, freddy vs jason, pain = BESTFRIEND, IGOTPLENTYDICKTOSHARE, ILOVEITWHENTHEYRUN, valentine, SAD!, take a step back
A+ tier: white girl, rare part 2, save me (MOV2), RIP ROACH, very rare forever freestyle, bowser, ecstacy, everybody dies in their nightmares, snow, 777, HEARTEATER, fuck love, revenge, going down!, LIMBO, UP LIKE AN INSOMNIAC, curse, changes, NETHERRACK, make eem run!, restinpussy, carry on, SPACEGHOSTPUSSY, ghost busters, ALONE PART 3, you're thinking too much stop it, Ice Hotel (intro), daemons, the remedy for a broken heart
A tier: Dead inside (interlude), looking for a star, broly, the fall, eat it up, A GHETTO CHRISTMAS CAROL, ghost, wanna grow old (I won't let go), Red Light!, indecision, skin, save yourself!, love yourself (interlude), I AM!, gassed up!, THE ONLY TIME I FEEL ALIVE, I LUv My CLiQuE LiKe KaNyE WeSt, ATTENTION!, planet drool, UGLY, ex bitch, triumph, theresanelephantinthisroom, sauce!, $$$, LUNACY, ITS ALL FADING TO BLACK, hate will never win, BAD!, NUMB, 0C3AN, sounds of a melting pot, difference (interlude), Butthole Girl!, news/flock
B+ tier: i dont even speak spanish lol, FUXK, One Minute, MANIKIN, supra, STARING AT THE SKY, floor 555, schizophrenia, h2O, touch eem body, depression and Obsession, bitchcallmecaptainmorgan, Orlando, GANG CYPHER FREESTYLE, DEAD, failure is not an option interlude, BLOOD STAINS, a message to Tina belcher, Off the wall!, palm trees
B tier: Amy winehouse, save yourself!, boost!, what in XXXTarnation, bad vibes forever, SMASH!, fuckabitchface, maxipads for everyone, i changed her life, GXD DAMN, the interlude that never ends, whores on the boards, INUYASHA, TUMMY TUCK, northstar, school shooters, static shock, hi wendy!, save me, came2kill, find me (intro), before i close my eyes, VERYRAREBOYZ, LEAVE, voss, what are you so afraid of, royalty, numb the pain
C tier: kill my vibe, XXX (intro), before I realize, CHASE / glass shards, FUCK V2, hot gyal, M011Y
If u guys disagree with anything make sure to comment, this is a discussion post :) what should I review next

With the interest around ‘Shogun’ and ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ being high right now, I wanted to address the elephant in the room. The fact that these Western Made stories are obsessed with having non-Japanese main characters in a Historical Japanese setting.
First Shogun. The whole premise of ‘a white guy’ having to be the main character of a historical Japanese story is weird. There’s sections of the story where the Japanese female characters marvel at the size of his dick (Seriously). He’s based on William Adams a real white sailor who went to Japan. Why are we so obsessed with telling the stories of the few westerners who went to Japan compared to the hundreds of millions of Japanese people who lived there instead. The only thing defining about Adams is that he’s a white guy so it’s used as an ‘in’ for a English speaking western audience. In an age of supposed diversity by American companies why are they so against actual diversity by showing a story of the actual native people of the country that it’s set in.
With takes us to the most recent example. Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Why have Yasuke as a main character? There is nothing known about him at all besides the fact that he was a black samurai. That is the only thing he’s known for. Is it so important to interject SOME element that your western audience can connect too into these Japanese stories. Basically no Japanese produced stories focus on the few foreigners who went to Japan, but yet the west loves producing this kind of story. It if it was so important to the history of Japan, how come basically no Japanese produced stories cover this. Millions of Japanese Samurai/Ninjas existed but yet we are focusing on the few non Japanese ones. Having actual diversity in your story would be trying to normalize that it’s great and cool to have stories focusing on actual Japanese people, rather then the few westerners/non Japanese in history who we barely know about.
While not a historical story, you might’ve also seen the Movie Bullet Train starring Brad Pritt, a movie about assassins set in Japan. Do you know that it’s based on an actual book where all the characters are actually Japanese, while in the movie they swapped out the characters with non-Japanese, instead Western ones. The director said that originally the movie was going to take place in America too, but because the setting of Japan is so popular these days in America they left that element of the story in. It’s like the teams at these companies want to have an ‘exotic’ setting of Japan but really don’t want to have Japanese people in it.
What’s your thoughts on this? Do you think that this trend will die out in the coming decades or will this be a permanent fixture of America’s interest in Japan.

Basically what it says in the title. You get one dollar every time you say the N-word in front of a black person. If you are not white, the black person you say the N-word too will see you as a white person for the next hour. That means that even if you’re black and the person is your friend, they will see a basic white man or a woman calling them the N-word for no reason. Nothing will change about your appearance, but in the black person’s eyes, you will now be white. You will get the money in your preferred form and manner. Will you say the N-word? How often would you say the N-word?

I’m requesting some additional help with my home theatefamily room setup. You helped me avoid going with the contractor special 0.1.5 (all in-ceiling speakers). Previous Post. Since my last post, I prewired for a 5.1.4 based on the Dolby Atmos diagram you shared with me. I am currently choosing speakers. I've listed a proposal I received from Best Buy, and I have a few questions for you.
Proposal:

• Receiver - Sony - STRAZ3000ES Premium ES 9.2 CH 8K - $1,699.99
• Martin Logan Speakers
  • 2 Motion B10 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker $599.99 each
  • Center Channel - Motion C10 - $999.99
  • 4 Atmos in-ceiling- Installer 6-1/2" 50-Watt Passive 2-Way - $229.99 each
  • 2 In-Wall side surrounds- Installer 6-1/2" 60-Watt Passive 2-Way - $279.99 each
• TV- Sony 85" BRAVIA XR X90L LED - $2,199.99
• Extra Items in proposal
  • AudioQuest - Cinnamon 5' 4K-8K-10K 48Gbps - $180
  • AudioQuest - X-2 50' Speaker Cable $140
  • AudioQuest - PowerQuest 303 12-Outlet Unlimited Joules Non-Sacrificial Surge Protector and Linear Power Conditioner $450
  • Audioquest nrg edison 15 $200

I purchased the Klipsch RP-1400SW a couple weeks ago for $699 from Adorama.
Questions:

1. I know this sub typically recommends a Denon receiver. Any concerns about the Sony?
2. Are the B10's sufficient for this large of a room 30' X 20' X 9'? I would prefer to stick with bookshelf speakers due to cost and aesthetics if possible.
3. Is there a less expensive alternative to MartinLogan that has a similar sound? The sales guy from Best Buy had me listen to several speakers (Bowers & Wilkins, KEF, MartinLogan) in their listening room. I preferred the sound of the MartinLogans. However, I might be okay with a more budget brand. The current proposal is stretching how much I would like to spend.
4. Is it worth getting the extra items in the proposal (HDMI, speaker cables, power conditioner)?

Any feedback on the setup and recommendations are appreciated.
Thanks for the help!

Ok, so I actually played through once a few years ago, and I’m stuck now on my second play through. I’m just drawing a blank right now:
I just finished the white palace (yay saw blades) and got the white fragment. I think I need the black fragment for the kingsoul (?), and I need the white lady for that, but she’s behind a void wall. I can’t get through the void wall without the shade cloak. I can’t get the shade cloak without the abyss. And I can’t get to the abyss without kingsoul.
Please help me out, I’m obviously missing something. How do I get the mark to allow me through to the abyss? Is that kingsoul or something else?

I just ordered my first set & the splendor bra is fireee 🔥 How often/how soon can we expect to see it in another color? I want so many more of them but I’m not big on black/white I want actual colors.
Follow up Q - anyone have the Alo Splendor AND the Lululemon License to Train bra? Would love to hear a comparison.

I’m changing out a dimmable light fixture in my ‘73 build. The old fixture had a ground wire coming from the down rod. This new fixture has a ground wire screwed into to the new mounting bracket but nothing from the fixture cables itself. Where does this ground wire on the bracket need to go? The two marked wires are where black and white were attached on the previous fixture.

The artist I think was female and from a European country maybe Slovenia or a neighbouring country. The tattoo I am picturing was a floral black and white armband with a cat stretching on the band, it was a fine line style tattoo.

An idea I have been toiling with, it finally scratched my mind strong enough to escape. This is a little excerpt of the idea of a man being reincarnated into Westeros during the prelude of the Dance of the Dragons. Being born to Laena and Daemon, the blood of the dragon and the blood of the sea form a strong force in him.
"Dracarys Vhagar!" The piercing cry jolted me from sleep, sending my heart racing as I bolted upright in bed. Time seemed to stretch, the world slowing to a crawl as a familiar clicking sound echoed ominously in the air. My mind raced with a single thought: 'No, it can't be...'
Disregarding my dishevelled state and clad only in underwear, I dashed to the window, gauging the distance to the ground below. The lone palm trees swayed in the wind outside as if offering silent reassurance that the fall wouldn't be too dire.
"A body fit for the lord of the seas I was promised, let's see how that goes..." With resolve hardening my nerves, I leapt over the balcony, the rush of air accompanying my descent.
Fwoosh!
Time seemed to freeze once more as I hurtled toward the staircase leading to the beach. As I landed with a jarring impact, the scene before me unfolded in chaotic clarity. My mother lay collapsed on the sand, a trail of blood staining the shore—a broken figure in the moonlight.
"Keligon zȳhon (Stop Her), Tiamat!" I bellowed, even as flames erupted from Vhagar's jaws. With a primal roar, the sea responded, and the serpentine jaws of Tiamat, the 'dragon' that hatched with me, emerged from the waves. Her various knobs, spines and horns contrasted with her large, sinuous, white body. She surged forward from the depths, her red eyes focused and the hood around her neck flared as her powerful jaws snapped shut with a resounding crack. The clash of titanic forces reverberated through the water as Vhagar roared in defiance, its flames sputtering against the onslaught. Arcs of electricity crackled between each sharp fang, the resonance of the elements contrasting the deep of the night.
With gritted teeth, I ignored the pain from my fall and raced toward my mother's side. Vhagar's Dragonfire faltered, replaced by a pained cry as she struggled against Tiamat's grip. "Jikagon arlī (Go Back), Tiamat," I commanded, and the sea creature obediently released its hold, slipping back beneath the waves. In my mind, I could feel how concerned she was for me and my mother as well.
As Vhagar turned, disoriented and enraged, I approached cautiously, soothing words falling from my lips. "gīda, gīda, (calm, calm) Vhagar," I murmured, hoping to quell the storm raging within her.
Holding my mother in my arms, I noted that only half of her body was burnt, yet they seemed to only penetrate to the last layer of the skin. Her body was a charred remnant, I asked her to be quiet as I asked for the water's help in healing her.
In my mind, however, I felt Tiamat indicate that dragonfire was the exception. Gritting my teeth, I asked my mother,

"would... would you like me to at least save the baby painlessly?"
She nodded. I proceeded to ask the water within my mother to release the child, and it slowly began to push the baby out.
Amidst the cries of a newborn, echoing across the desolate beach, a figure descended the weathered stone stairs, casting a long, solemn shadow over the scene. The gentle lapping of the waves provided a haunting backdrop to the momentous occasion unfolding in the fading light of day.
"It's a boy, mother..." I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper, choked with emotion. "I'll call him Laenor... in your and... and ah, uncle's honour..."
Tears welled in my eyes as I swallowed the rising bile, threatening to spill over as I gazed down at the fragile bundle in my arms. His cries, though piercing, seemed to fade into the background as I focused on the woman who had given me life.
Summoning the last reserves of her strength, my mother nodded slightly as she extended a trembling hand to touch my tear-streaked face. Her touch was both searing and tender, a bittersweet reminder of the love that bound us together. A faint smile tugged at the corners of her lips, a silent reassurance in the face of impending separation.
"My... special boy..." she whispered, her voice barely more than a breath, yet filled with a depth of love that transcended words. "I... will... al...ways... lo...ve y-"
But her words trailed off into silence, the light fading from her once bright eyes as her spirit slipped quietly from this world. At that moment, as I cradled my newborn son in my arms, I felt the weight of her absence settle over me like a heavy shroud. My mother is now forever lost to me...
Moving away from her body, I understood what she wished for, a true valyrian death. I moved towards the cause of the rapid footsteps and knew who it was from their build,
The tension between father and son crackled in the air like the static before a storm as I confronted Daemon, my words dripping with bitterness and accusation.
"Father," I seethed, my voice heavy with venom, "I wonder... did you grant me that final moment with her out of respect, or was it merely your own disinterest in her that allowed it?"
Emerging from the shadows, Daemon regarded me with a cool detachment that only fueled my anger. His silence spoke volumes, a tacit acknowledgement of the rift that had grown between us.
"You are upset, I understand--" he began, attempting to placate me.
"Upset? UPSET?!" I erupted, the floodgates of my grief and frustration bursting forth. "My fucking mother just died! Your WIFE! At the age of 26! How could you have let this happen?!"
Daemon remained stoic, unmoved by my outburst. I continued to rail against him, pouring out my anguish and resentment until I was left gasping for breath.
"I tried... Everything," He whispered out, the weight of his failure resting silently on his shoulders. "Everything that the masters recommended, I did without question."
"You KNEW I was special," I accused, my voice trembling with betrayal. "Why did you not come to me?"
"Special, yes," Daemon conceded with a sigh. "But able to ensure a safe delivery? That was not something I expected to be within your abilities."
His words cut deep, slicing through the haze of my grief with a sharp clarity. I silenced him with a look, determination hardening my resolve.
"We will discuss this later," I declared, my voice firm. "After I have cremated my mother."
Daemon's gaze lingered on me, a silent acknowledgement of my authority at this moment. But his next words grated against me,
"And how will you do that without a dragon that breathes... fire?"
With a silent exchange, I passed my younger brother into his care, my jaw clenched with determination. Turning away, I strode toward Vhagar, my mother's final resting place.
"Dracarys, Vhagar," I commanded, but she remained stubbornly unmoved, defying my order. Frustration surged within me, but I refused to be stopped.
Raising my arms toward the open ocean, I summoned a thick tendril of water to wrap around Vhagar's throat. With a clenched fist, I repeated my command, forcing her head towards my mother's body.
"Vhagar. DRACARYS."
This time, she obeyed, her flames engulfing my mother's body in the ancient funeral rite of Valyria. As her body blazed, consuming my mother's earthly remains, I honoured her final request, granting her the dignity of a true Valyrian death.
"Keligon, Vhagar," I murmured, the flames extinguishing at my command. She seemed to listen now, subdued by the solemnity of the moment. I let Vhagar free of the water tendril before stepping back towards my father,
"IF. And I truly mean IF," I emphasized, locking eyes with Daemon, "I find out that you had anything to do with her death or that you tell anyone of my abilities... I swear on the memory of my dead mother that I will pierce your heart and lungs with that targaryen blood that you are oh so proud of."
My words hung heavy in the air, a solemn oath borne of grief and determination.
There was a moment of tense silence as my words reverberated between us, each syllable weighted with the weight of my resolve. Daemon's expression remained inscrutable, but I detected a flicker of unease beneath the mask of indifference.
With a final, piercing stare, I turned away, leaving him to contemplate the gravity of my vow. As I left the yard, I noted the small smile that replaced his expression.
Ascending the steps, exhaustion weighed heavily on my shoulders, mingling with the simmering emotions that churned within me. It was then that I realized the reason for Daemon's smile, the underlying pride that lay beneath his stoic facade.
Halting midway up the stairs, I turned back to face him, my gaze meeting his across the distance.
"You're proud, aren't you?" I questioned, my voice tinged with a mix of frustration and resignation.
Daemon met my gaze, his expression unreadable yet tinged with a hint of something akin to pride.
"Of course," he replied, his voice carrying a weight of its own. "After all, that part of you is finally out... The fire and fury of a dragon."
His words resonated within me, stirring a complex mixture of emotions. With a nod of acknowledgement, I turned away once more, leaving him to his thoughts on the desolate beach below.
Though my anger still simmered beneath the surface, tempered by the realization that some of my accusations had been fueled by raw emotion, I resolved to address them with a clearer mind in the days to come. For now, I needed time to process, to mourn, and to prepare for the challenges that lay ahead.
So yeah, hope you enjoyed that. I'm thinking of writing the entire thing but idk yet.