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• 🚨2.22M FLOAT $HUDA announces MAJOR $400 MILLION MERGER with Aiways Automobile.
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• 🚨$NSAV GOES PINK TODAY, as their website surpasses 500K accounts after LAUNCH!
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Market News:

• 🚨TikTok creators file SUIT to block US ban law
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• Sugar fell to its LOWEST PRICE since November 2022 yesterday!
• 🚨U.S. Household Debt REACHES THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN HISTORY!

Good morning. US stock futures inched higher in Wednesday morning trading as Wall Street awaits fresh US inflation data.
S&P 500 +0.04% Dow +0.04% Nasdaq +0.02%
✈️ Boeing in hot water…again
*📝 Our report: *Boeing's in a bit of hot water again – turns out they've broken the terms of their settlement deal that kept them out of the criminal spotlight after those unfortunate 737 Max mishaps more than five years ago, according to the Justice Department. It is now up to the Justice Department to decide whether to file charges against Boeing.
🔑 Key points:

• New 737 Max jets crashed in 2018 in Indonesia and 2019 in Ethiopia, killing 346 people.
• Boeing reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the Justice Department in January 2021 to avoid prosecution on a single charge of fraud — misleading federal regulators who approved the plane.
• In a letter filed in federal court in Texas, Glenn Leon, head of the Justice Department criminal division's fraud section, said Boeing violated terms of the settlement by failing to make promised changes to detect and prevent violations of federal anti-fraud laws.

💡 So what: If the Justice Department files a lawsuit against Boeing for breaching its agreement, the consequences could be significant. Boeing may face hefty fines or penalties, and the company's reputation could take another hit, potentially leading to a loss of trust from customers and investors. Additionally, the legal proceedings could drag on for an extended period, diverting resources and attention away from other business priorities. Overall, such a lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for Boeing's financial health, reputation, and future business prospects.
🤖 Google overhauls search engine with more AI features
WHAT: Google just dropped the mic with some major changes to its Search product – they're unleashing generative AI to serve up answers faster than you can say "Hey Google!" The announcement, part of Google’s I/O developer conference, brings a new look to Search via its AI Overview. The feature provides a brief, AI-generated answer to searches, coupled with a series of links to the sources cited in the response.
WHY: Google is the world leader in search, with research firm Statcounter indicating the company controls 91% of the market compared to rival Microsoft Bing’s roughly 4%.
📈 Fed Chair Powell: Inflation to continue falling this year
WHAT: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell just pulled out his crystal ball and predicted that U.S. inflation will keep on slinking down like it did last year, but with a little less swagger this time around after prices surprisingly jumped in the first quarter. "I expect that inflation will move back down ... on a monthly basis to levels that were more like the lower readings that we were having last year," Powell said at a banking event in Amsterdam. "I would say my confidence in that is not as high as it was."
WHY: Powell spoke shortly after new data showed producer prices in April rose more quickly than expected, a possible sign of pressure building on the prices charged to consumers. The Fed has kept its benchmark policy rate steady in a 5.25% to 5.5% range since July.
🚀 Rocket company set to resume space tourism flights
WHAT: Blue Origin, backed by Jeff Bezos, is gearing up for another round of space escapades, ending a near two-year pause of crewed operations following a 2022 mission failure. The upcoming NS-25 mission will have six crew members, including former Air Force Captain Ed Dwight, the first Black astronaut candidate in the United States.
WHY: The New Shepard rocket, which flies cargo and humans on short trips to the edge of space, has been grounded since a September 2022 uncrewed mission failed roughly a minute after liftoff from Texas, forcing the rocket's capsule full of NASA experiments to safely eject mid-flight.

Please find a note from StBroseph's Twitter below:
Today, we've had a shocking experience at ACP Kengeri Gate's office for a young girl's case of stalking, voyeurism, threats of sending her nude pictures to her father etc.Another young girl, a witness to this case, requested privacy of her address (We agreed to let her use our address for purposes of her witness statement & court correspondence.Kengeri Police Station Inspector Mr. Kotresh had a HUGE problem with this and kept arguing to discourage our female social workers. After this, ACP sir also agreed with him. We informed him that as per Witness Protection laws, the police can even empower victims to change their identities altogether, and in spirit of protecting the witness, a different address can be used.He 100% disagreed and told us that only what he decides will happen. We checked the CrPC and also the Evidence Act. We couldn't find any mention of the Aadhar card address being compulsory for the address in witness statements.She even provided Aadhar card as proof of her identity, but just didn't want to receive letters on that address.
Please guide us as to whether any such rule (that the Hon. ACP sir was mentioning) exists, and please reference the same.Please also advise whether Mr. Kotresh shouting and screaming at female social workers is conduct befitting of a Bengaluru City Police officer.

I never received my biometrics notice and when i check the case status online it says that i missed my appointment also i applied it to Chicago asylum center. I already contacted the uscis but i don't know how long does it takes to get my new appointment notice. Also it's not my fault and it's not fair that i have to wait even more. What can i do about this i really suggestion, i'm running out of money and i don't know what to do to survive. The uscis did say i have to wait for a letter in my mailbox and i just got an email about it. It says that that are unable to confirm whether i have a pending case with the uscis. I just need to get my work permit and social security number so bad. This is getting me crazy.

I never received my biometrics notice and when i check the case status online it says that i missed my appointment. I already contacted the uscis but i don’t know how long does it takes to get my new appointment notice. Also it’s not my fault and it’s not fair that i have to wait even more. What can i do about this i really suggestion, i’m running out of money and i don’t know what to do to survive. The uscis did say i have to wait for a letter in my mailbox and i just got an email about it. It says that that are unable to confirm whether i have a pending case with the uscis. I just need to get my work permit and social security number so bad. This is getting me crazy 😃🤯😭

Hi reddit, my (26M) Fiance (25F) and I will be eloping in 2 days. We made the decision to elope for a couple reasons, we are private people and don't like being the center of attention, didn't want the stress of a wedding, cost, and avoiding potential family drama. Our immediate families have been supportive of us doing a private ceremony between the two of us. We are going to the local rose garden and having an officiant tie the knot for us and then taking some photos afterwards. The next morning we will be flying to Punta Cana for a 7 day honeymoon. We are extremely excited and cant wait to be married! Three weeks after we will be hosting my immediately family from out of town and her immediately family to have a backyard party/celebration. We have some other fun things planned with the families so they can meet and we can still celebrate with them.
Extended families (Aunts, Uncles, cousins, etc.) aren't invited, while we would have loved to celebrate with everyone, we kept going back to the origional reasons we chose to elope and that's why we kept it to immediate family.
We asked everyone special in our lives to write a letter that we can open on the day of our elopement, we thought it would be a cool experience. We didn't asked for any money or gifts and didn't expect them, but we know we will be receiving money from what some people have said. While we didn't ask for anything we certainly appreciate if people choose to send money/gifts.
One thing I have been thinking about quite a lot was the etiquette on calling people, everyone knows the date of our elopement since we are doing the letters, and some people will be sending money. I wanted to express gratitude for everyone showing support and any gifts, but we will also be celebrating just the two of us that afternoon/evening and flying out the next morning at 6am. Would it be acceptable to send a text like the one copied below and then call people when we get back from the honeymoon? We would customize it for each person, this is just a template/idea.
"Thank you so much for sending us the card and ___! That was extremely generous of you and we really appreciate it! we are happy to announce that we have officially tied the knot earlier this afternoon and we are currently preparing for our honeymoon in Punta Cana tomorrow morning. We will call you as soon as we get back to catch up!
Thank you again, that was too much, we really appreciate all of your love and support and look forward to catching up soon!"
What are your thoughts?

The internet is a strange place, inadvertently designed to bring out the best and worst in people. People can be whoever or whatever they want to be. For predators and malignant narcissists and who live in their own delusions to begin with, it's like a hunting ground. They can create whatever persona they wish, fill their victims' heads with lies and half-truths that paint them out to be someone they are not, and by the time their victim actually meets them, it's too late - they've already created an image in their mind of this perfect person the narcissist has convinced them they are, and it usually takes time before the curtain comes down, the lies fall apart, and the mask breaks away.
I'm no saint, and I've learned my own tough lessons from the internet. I grew up under not-so-great circumstances, only getting 5 years of education before I turned 18 and was largely raised by a computer screen. Along the way, I catfished a woman in her mid-20's when I was 14-16 years old. It wasn't intentional at first, I told everyone that I was in my mid-20's and I worked as a bouncer at a bar in NYC. I never meant any harm, I was just raised by a computer and spent all my time alone playing MMOs and learned quickly that if I told people how old I was, they'd stop playing with me. So a bouncer seemed like a job I could bullshit about easily enough, and I was a big dude at 6'1 260lbs so I figured I could maybe pass it off as legit if it ever got hectic.
I started playing with this woman in her 20's and her husband frequently. We became friends fast, and soon we were virtually inseparable on the game. Her marriage ended up not working out, and after they separated she told me she had feelings for me. I should've admitted I wasn't who I said I was then, but I was young and dumb and she was the only real friend I had, so I kept up the ruse. Eventually I did come clean, and she broke it off with me not long after. We stayed friends, albeit with my heart hurting pretty bad, for a few months afterwards - until she met Jack.
When she first told me about Jack, he sounded like a great catch. He had his own IT business in Canada, was a couple years older but not by much, and she was infatuated with him. Obviously I was crushed and didn't handle it well, being a practically feral teenager at the time, so not long after they started getting serious she ghosted me altogether. I was around 17 at the time, and shit started going off the rails for me. After I got out of juvie, I started drinking heavily on a near-daily basis and selling and doing drugs. This led to a lot of pathetic, inebriated, desperate attempts to contact her and apologize for how I acted.
After months of being ignored, eventually grief and regret turned to anger, and finally acceptance. When the pain passed and I came to my senses a bit, I had an epiphany and realized that if I loved her as much as I thought I did, the best thing for both of us would be to let her go. I was a high school dropout with no job, selling drugs to get by. She had 2 kids, and what kind of life could I provide for them? She made the right choice, my age and the fact I made a grown woman fall in love with a teenager not withstanding, and as bad as it hurt I realized it was selfish of me not to accept the way things were and leave her alone, so I did.
10 years or so later, I had gotten my shit together. Worked my way up from cleaning dead shit out of swimming pools, to an entry level position at an environmental consulting firm, to a Project Manager at one of the largest firms in the field in the DC area. I'd met someone, got her pregnant, and for some reason I felt a pull to contact her again. Not to rekindle an old flame, but because she had been a tremendously positive influence on my life in a time where I had few. She was the first good thing I had in my life at a time when I was sleeping on old blankets on a hard floor in an abusive home, and what I'd held onto from our time together wasn't our romantic relationship, it was the best friend I'd ever had. And something made me want to tell her that all that work she put into getting my head right wasn't in vain, and I'd finally made it out of the gutter.
So I messaged her on Facebook, and to my surprise she actually responded. We started talking again, and soon it was back to every day. When my baby mama got back on drugs and turned abusive and was putting my daughter's life in jeopardy on a near-daily basis, she was the one who convinced me I could fight for custody - that I had to fight for custody. So I did, and I won, and I've had full custody of of my daughter since she was 6 months old and for the 10 years since.
But eventually we parted ways again. I'd started seeing someone, and part of me knew I couldn't commit to another woman while I was still carrying on with her. Our relationship had started turning romantic again, and she had dropped some hints about old Jack that would come to the forefront later, but she wasn't ready to leave him and I didn't want to be that guy, so I sent her a message explaining why we had to stop talking, apologized, and ghosted her.
7 more years went by after that night. The relationship I abandoned her for soured quickly when I found out that chick was a carbon copy of my baby mama, and I quit dating to focus on my career and raising my daughter. But on the long, 2+ hour commutes each way from work, I often found myself stuck pondering the "what ifs". What if I hadn't ghosted her? What if our age gap wasn't there, and we'd never had to split up to begin with? I knew in my soul I was never going to find someone like her again, but I made peace with it. I imagined her happy life, her kids with Jack, and convinced myself I made the right choice.
Then COVID hit, and near the start of it, I stumbled on a post on reddit about this dude who sent his high school sweetheart a message many years later apologizing for how he treated her and telling her how her presence impacted him, and I thought to myself, "Hey, I did that!". So I started writing a reply, and for the first time told the story of this girl and I. I'd never told a soul about what happened with us, not even my family or closest friends. Maybe it was the stigma of having an online relationship back in those days that carried over, or maybe it was just too personal to share with my friends or family. It got long, so eventually I just decided to start a new thread. When I was done, it was so long I figured no one would ever read it, but I hit submit anyway and put my phone down and got back to work.
Well, I was wrong. People did read it - a lot of people. Soon my phone started blowing up. Thousands of comments, hundreds of DMs, people offering me book deals and asking if they could have the rights for a screenplay or have me on their podcasts. It was fucking surreal, and being generally a private person who tries to fly under the rader, it got overwhelming fast. Eventually I reached out to her again on Facebook, warned her about what happened, and apologized for putting her business out there.
She didn't respond for a couple weeks, and when she did we started talking again almost immediately. And then in mid-April 2020, she told me that she needed to talk to me. She spilled everything, and told me exactly who Jack was. How he would hack into her devices to spy on her, threaten to kill her and her partner if she ever left him, say vile things to her and her daughters, calling the young girls cunts and bitches. How he alienated all her friends and family, and kept them all isolated in the house her parents bought them that he would rarely leave.
And I felt deceived too. All those years I'd convinced myself that she was happy, that she got together with Jack and was living the life she deserved. In reality, Jack intentionally got her pregnant not long after he flew out to her state the first time. He quickly moved into her house, and refused to work or provide not only for her kids or their kids, but for the other 3 children he abandoned in Australia and Canada who he had no relationship with, with 3 different women he victimized in the same manner. When she was 8 months pregnant with their first kid, she was working nights doing hospice care while he sat on his ass playing videogames all night and talking to his ex. In 17 years, this fucking loser with 7 kids by 4 women worked a grand total of 5 weeks, quit his job, claimed he got PTSD from the experience, and somehow manipulated his way into getting SSDI for it. They survived off SSDI and her parents' charity for years.
But Jack was reading all of this, because like I mentioned earlier, he was hacking her devices and watching us talk remotely. Jack knew the jig was up, and slowly started to unravel. She told him she wanted a divorce, and that she was not going to sever her friendship with me again. And he pretended to take that well, going as far as to try to befriend and manipulate me. He tried every trick to keep her he'd done for years - telling her he was going to get help and would change first, then when that failed he made suicide threats and somehow got his therapist to call her and tell her as long as she didn't leave him he wouldn't kill himself, and then he tried to intimidate her. Eventually he went off the rails completely and sexually assaulted her when he thought she was sleeping.
She called me from her parents' house crying the night it happened, and I convinced her to file a police report. She did, and a couple weeks later Jack got removed from the home, served with a protective order, and charged for sexual abuse. This of course did nothing to stop Jack - he broke into their house a couple days later when she and the kids were out to upload a folder of revenge porn to his Google Drive under the guise of wanting to drop off a cake for her birthday.
Then the stalking started. Jack would relentlessly message her all day and night on Facebook, switching between rage, trying to garner sympathy, convince her he would change, and threatening self-harm. We later found out via a cyber forensics report that he was hacking into the laptop she had taken with her while she hid at her parents' and had been so bold as to steal her Victim Impact Statement and send it to all his World of Warcraft buddies as a joke.
And he didn't just stalk her, he came for me too. Constant unauthorized attempts to access my accounts for everything from Windows to my bank, spam calls and emails - shit, the wormy little fuck even got his friends to stalk my social media and pretend to be strangers to gaslight me. I ignored all of it, and he got desperate enough to send me a lovely message attempting to extort and blackmail she and I, claiming he had "all my posts" but wouldn't do anything with them if I called him. The tipping point for me is when he subscribed to my small YouTube channel - which had nothing on it but 3 videos of my daughter. That veiled threat wasn't lost on me.
But Jack fucked up. I don't know if he thought his insane nonsense would scare me off, or if in his delusions he really thought he was the bad mother fucker he convinced himself he was, but Jack didn't know jack about me. I'm a crazy fuck too, and while he was sitting on his fat ass playing World of Warcraft all day every day for the past couple decades, I was selling drugs and hanging with some of the grimiest mother fuckers Baltimore had to offer. I've seen and experienced a lot of real violence outside a computer monitor, and the prospect of a violent resolution to this saga didn't phase me a whole lot. I'd spent years trying to be a better person and avoid conflict, but I sure as shit wasn't afraid of it either. Leading up to this point, I was already trying to calm myself down and talk myself off the ledge and not pack my guns and drive out there to keep watch until the police did their thing and put him away, which took a lot longer than it should have - this fucking guy violated his protective order 80 times in just a couple weeks.
So I called him, and he spent the next 26 minutes crying over the phone like a drunk little bitch, while I tried my best to be kind and to talk him off the ledge. And yes, I did record it, and yes it is hysterical listening to it now in hindsight, and yes I still have the recording. Anyway, I told him he was scaring the shit out of her and the kids, and he promised to leave us alone and I told him if he could chill the fuck out I would try to talk her into giving him more access to the kids. The next day, she got an email from her first ex-husband - Jack had reached out to him with a link to my reddit post trying to get help from him to come after me, which he promptly shut down and sent to her.
The next few weeks were terrifying as Jack descended further into madness and became more scared and desperate. He knew she was gone and not coming back, and he was facing real charges and real jail time, and while Jack is a fucking moron in a lot of ways, I'm sure he knew a fat, greasy computer nerd with a sex offense conviction wasn't going to have a good time in County. Jack was a murder-suicide waiting to happen, the police were doing nothing to stop his stalking, and I felt powerless to help her. Eventually after he sent her $50 over PayPal at 4:00am with what appeared to be a suicide note, I had enough. I called the DA's office, asked them why the fuck this was being allowed to happen, and promised them I'd been taking meticulous notes and if anything happened to her I would be taking it straight to the media. The DA told me if I was going to make threats the conversation was over, but sure enough he was finally arrested not long after.
Ironically we had remained platonic friends through most of this, but the shared experience of dealing with this psycho brought us closer together and things quickly changed. We knew he wasn't going to stop when he got out of jail, I felt responsible for her safety after my stupid reddit post started this chain of events that led to Jack's unraveling, and with the world seemingly coming apart during COVID, decided if we were ever going to meet it felt like it was now or never. So I booked a plane ticket across the country, spent a week with her and her family, and a few days after I came home she flew out to visit me and meet my family.
We went into it with no expectations. I fully accepted we might not click and our relationship would go back to being platonic. For my part, I just wanted the closure of finally meeting this person who had such a profound impact on my life before COVID mutated or something and killed us all.
But we did click, and the next two weeks were life-changing. I met and cooked for her entire extended family the day after I arrived, and it went well. While I was there I got her mom's email address, and after I went home I had an idea. I knew her parents had met in DC, so I emailed her mom and asked her for a list of places that were special to her, and she told me about the church her parents had met in. I asked her to keep our conversation secret so it would be a surprise, and she did.
So when she comes out to the east coast, I take her on a tour through DC and park the car a few blocks down the street from the church. As we're walking by, she notices the church and comments on how beautiful it is.
I keep it cool and respond, "Yeah, that's a pretty important place.".
She looks at me and says, "Oh? Why's that?".
"That's where your parents met.".
She audibly gasps, giddily bounces a bit, starts to cry, and we pulled down our masks (fuckin covid) and kiss. Her reaction is easily one of the greatest memories in my life. What I didn't know at the time, was that her parents had told her about that church since she and her siblings were kids. When the church changed denominations, the church took the angel statue off the top and brought it back to her home state, and her parents had taken them to see it a few times throughout her childhood.
Anyway, getting sidetracked here, the sappy love story stuff is a different story altogether.
A month after we met for the first time, I had quit my job, sold everything I couldn't fit in my sedan, and she flew back out and drove across the country with my daughter and I.
Sounds crazy as hell, and it was, but it worked out better than it should have. I got a good job making more than I did back home right away, her kids loved me, and my daughter loved her and adjusted to her new home fast. And by the time Jack got out of jail for felony cyberstalking, sexual abuse, and Intimidation of a Witness in a Domestic Violence case, we had cameras all over the house, and I had taught my fiancee how to shoot - which she quickly became better than me at.
But Jack's time in jail didn't slow him down, and the 2-10 year suspended sentence didn't deter him at all. As a matter of fact, on his first day out one of the first things he did was start trying to hack her accounts again. He managed to con an elderly couple he knew threw World of Warcraft from a different state into letting him live with them, and from there he spent a lot of time and energy stalking us and hacking our devices to the best of his ability. He also convinced these poor, very stupid elderly people from his videogame to bankroll a lengthy, expensive divorce. Somehow a man who hadn't worked in almost 20 years managed to run us into over $50,000 in legal fees in two years. How a marriage with zero assets turned into a two year battle when both parties were officially in poverty before the divorce, or how the family courts never saw through the bullshit is beyond me.
To Jack's credit, he did a pretty good job remaining a thorn in our side. Largely due to the complete and utter ineptitude and indifference of the police and District Attorney who could and should have put a stop to his bullshit at any point in that time. Old Jack got hit with a permanent criminal stalking injunction and a 10-year protective order along with his probation, and no amount of effort on our part would get the police, DA, or probation to put a stop to it, despite mountains of evidence.
He successfully managed to draw the divorce out right up to the wedding we planned a year and a half prior, with his attorney putting in motion after motion to delay the process. With all our family and friends coming from all over the country and as far away as Japan, we accepted our wedding would just be a celebration and not an official wedding. Until the night before the wedding, she got a call from her attorney - he had made a call to the clerk's office at the court and got her to move the paperwork to finalize the divorce to the top of the pile, and she was officially divorced. Our wedding would be a real wedding after all, and despite Jack's best efforts, he lost again. We had the wedding on a remote ranch that we rented for a week, and foolishly decided to cater and decorate ourselves, which would have been a colossal undertaking without the extra 4 hours to drive into town and get our marriage certificate at the courthouse. But we pulled it off and it was everything we could have hoped for and then some, and we were officially married.
Jack of course didn't stop after the divorce was finalized. The list of shit he tried to do to us before and after that is too long to spell out in an already too long post, but here are some choice bits:
He wrote a demented letter to the oldest of his kids with her who severed her relationship with him, calling my wife and her mother "vipers and cowards" and promising we would "answer for what we've done sooner or later".
He continuously hacked our computers, miscellaneous accounts tied to our emails, and any other devices he could get into - dropping in remotely via Amazon Alexa, phones, etc.
He set up bots to send us thousands of spam emails, sign us up for dozens of international newsletters all at once, and requests for consultations for things like solar panel installations.
He told the kids vile lies about my wife and I, although the most egregious was when he used a court-ordered therapy appointment with his second oldest daughter to accuse me of distributing child porn, told the therapist I am an "evil man", and told him I wasn't safe to be around his daughters. This led to her being forensically interviewed by the police, where she spelled out what happened, but of course they did nothing.
He gave the two youngest children cell phones to sneak into our house, with Google accounts activated and location tracking turned on.
He sent packages to our house 5 times in the space of a few months, one of which was addressed to himself and contained nothing but a bag of Stevia and a pack of gum. These packages generally came to our door the day before his scheduled visitation with the kids.
During this time my bank account was hacked four times in the span of just a few months with nearly identical fraudulent charges. In each of these instances, I had completely changed my bank account information.
He filed false reports with CPS twice, alleging we were beating the children, locking them in the closet, and not feeding or bathing them. This led to a CPS agent coming to our house to investigate.
We brought all this to the police over and over as it happened, and they did nothing. The DA running the case wasted 5 months subpoenaing a fake email address that we told them when we reported it was fake and spoofed. After finding out about that, we went to the DA's office to find out what the fuck was going on. A Victim's Advocate met with us, and was horrified about how the case was handled, looked up the prosecutor assigned to the case, rolled her eyes and said "Oh...it's Stephanie", confirming what we already knew - this prosecutor was completely incompetent, an elect3d politician moonlighting as a prosecutor. She called us the next day to tell us the actual DA called a meeting and a warrant was put out for Jack's arrest. For some inexplicable reason, they pulled the warrant back, and the advocate told us it was because the DA was pursuing more serious charges.
Then, they stonewalled us. The Victim's Advocate we had met with that actually tried to help us was moved off our case, and the new one assigned refused to talk to us or return our calls. The few exchanges we had with her, she made it abundantly clear she had the DA Office's interests in mind and not ours. We decided to just stay quiet and let the process play out and hope for the best, up until we received an email on Friday night before Election Day from the Detective telling us Stephanie had closed the case. I assume she didn't want her incompetence coming to light, and didn't want to shut the case down before Election Day knowing we would be on the warpath.
Eventually, Jack caught wind that he was officially under criminal investigation, but clearly had no idea they were never going to press charges. He got quiet for a bit, until he was ultimately let off probation early. We still get the occasional reminder he's out there watching, but his fear of going back to jail and the belief it might happen cowed him a bit. So instead he harasses us through the family courts, filing constant bullshit motions with no evidence to support them, and for some reason the courts let it continue. Somehow a man who makes ~$800 from SSDI and is only paying $30 a month total to support his 3 kids with my wife is able to fund tens of thousands of dollars worth of legal proceedings every year, and no one in the family courts has ever stopped to ask how he is paying for it or why all this money isn't being spent on supporting these children.
But despite Jack's best efforts, his bullshit hasn't worked. My wife and I have been together for four years soon, and married for two. His kids call me dad and hate his guts, only seeing him because the courts force them to. I continue to advance in my career, landing two major promotions in the past 2 years and now running a division in one of the largest companies in my field in this part of the country. I just enrolled in college to go back to school and get a degree in family law with a focus on domestic violence. The most frustrating part of the whole experience with ol' Jack was having no one to turn to when all the institutions who were supposed to keep this from happening ignored us, and even though I'll be well into my mid 40's before I accomplish my new goals, I plan to advocate for domestic violence victims and do everything I can to lobby for change to these laws to keep as many people as I can from going through what my wife and I did. I learned that the only way to beat these people at their game is to play on the same field right along with them, and that's what I intend to do.
My wife went back to work too once she healed from some of the trauma, making $30 an hour as a personal assistant for a fella who's had two movies made about his life. Our kids struggled a bit with school and dealing with all their biological parents' issues, but they quickly turned it around and have been excelling. We're all happy, healthy, and doing better now than ever.
As for Jack? Well, he's pushing 50 and still spending his days alone, playing World of Warcraft and jerking off in this old couple's basement. Nothing has changed there, and now he's too fat, old, and visibly an enormous fucking loser to victimize women in the same way he did in his youth. I have no doubts he'll find another victim eventually, probably when these old weirdos bankrolling his life now finally wise up, but one thing Jack forgets is that karma is a mother fucker, and I have a giant database of evidence that I can and will send out to whoever I please to help pull that mask down and keep him from doing this to someone else. Nothing is more appealing to a potential love interest than hearing their man cry like a drunk bitch for 26 minutes to the man he claims stole his wife, while simultaneously admitting to sexually assaulting said wife.
As wonderful as it would have been for Jack to go to prison where he can't hurt anyone again, there is some catharsis knowing Jack will forever be in a prison of his own making. His children want nothing to do with him, and he'll never see them graduate or walk them down the aisle. Jack will die miserable and alone, and in his narcissistic delusion will still be blaming everyone else for the colossal failure of his life, while continuing to fail to grasp the one thread that ties all his misery together - himself.
And since he somehow manages to find and stalk most of my social media, I'd wager Jack will end up reading this too. I hope he does in all honesty. And Jack, if you are reading this, I want you to know that you can kick, flail, manipulate and lie, cry and complain until you're red in the face. None of it matters. You don't matter. You'll leave this world alone, as sad and bitter as you are now, and the world will be a better place for it.

Just unloading my story here as I'm about to reach out to my orthodontist as I've been unhappy with my current results, both for aesthetic and physical reasons. I really appreciate anyone who can relate or give advice, but otherwise, just want to document my experience. I've had a long struggle with not only my teeth but also my TMJ.
Currently: It's been 2 years since I finished my Invisalign and I wasn't happy with the results even once my treatment finished, but I thought it was just because my teeth themself were small and not great looking and that I should just live with it, but now am realizing I liked my teeth more before so maybe it wasn't the best Invisalign job.
My current concerns with my teeth are

1. They're not very straight. One mark of this for me is that when I look at the bite mark of my top teeth, there's a wide angle between my front two teeth. Also my bite is not centered--the center of my top front two teeth doesn't match up with the bottom.
2. I had a problem that I didn't before this round of Invisalign, which is having a lot of saliva and getting caught on my tongue when saying words with the letter S. I don't know how exactly to describe it, but for words like "scared" or "skate", my tongue sometimes gets kinda caught and you'll hear the saliva bubbling up, gross lol!
3. My teeth are very short from being ground down due to bruxism and I think my Invisalign pulled them back even more--I can feel that when I bite, my jaw closes more than before
4. I've had TMJ problems for most of my life which I hoped the Invisalign would help with. I thought they might have helped a bit but ultimately I think they've made it worse--for all my life it's just been my left jaw joint that clicks and gets sore, but after this round of Invisalign I sometimes have clicking and pain in my right jaw joint :(

Background: I've had a clicking left jaw as far as I can remember, maybe since I was in elementary school, but it didn't really start bothering me until high school. I had braces when I was 13, didn't wear my retainer because I was a dumb kid. A few years after that, high school time, I also started having severe jaw muscle soreness, probably partially because I would wear my retainer that didn't fit and start chewing on it unconsciously in my sleep. My teeth ended up shifting a ton anyways, my back teeth hardly touched--I definitely needed braces again.
I got my first round of Invisalign when I was 18, which I also hoped would address my TMJ problems. When it was done I was super happy with the results aesthetically, I loved to smile! But I was still having major TMJ and jaw muscle pain. After a few months I went to get an opinion from a dentist who said they specialize in TMD, and they pointed out that even though I'd had Invisalign, my back teeth weren't touching. It was true, my teeth only actually touched in like one place on each side lol. They referred me to a different orthodontist. I trusted their opinion a lot, so I thought, sure I'll go to a new orthodontist, my old one must have been an idiot to finish my Invisalign treatment when my teeth didn't even touch!
So I started my second round of Invisalign with a new orthodontist. Things seemed fine and dandy--unfortunately my treatment got interrupted my COVID which might have caused some complications, but ultimately I finished the round of Invisalign after two years. During treatment I had an issue where my jaw got really sore only when I wore the bottom retainer, but I just wore it at night and I think it was fine. But by the end of the treatment, I thought my teeth looked worse. I wasn't happy like I was after my first round of Invisalign. However, I initially thought this was because my teeth were just decaying (I'd had issues with a sensitivity and exposed dentin during that time) and they were smaller now and would never look as good. Hopefully that's not the case! I also have the issues mentioned above which I think are actually concerning beyond aesthetics.
I will see my orthodontist again and hopefully we'll be able to do something so I feel more comfortable with my teeth--I'm hoping my plan covers stuff like this for an extended amount of time so that I don't have to pay all over again. For my TMJ, I also just had a sleep study done since I do clench my teeth at night, and will see about those results in a few weeks. I also just started physically therapy. Hopefully things will look up for me--my TMJ and teeth problems are so disruptive to my life. They prevent me from focusing, and my jaw gets so sore sometimes that I don't even want to talk, and if I do my jaw spazzes and clicks and looks gross. Hoping for the best for myself!!
Thank you very much for reading if you got to the end.
TL;DR going back to my orthodontist after 2 years because unhappy with Invisalign results, also starting different treatment options for TMJ. hoping to see an upward climb from here in my TMJ/teeth journey!!

The Atlantic: Screwworms once killed millions of dollars’ worth of cattle a year in the southern U.S. Their range extended from Florida to California, and they infected any living, warm-blooded animal: not only cattle but deer, squirrels, pets, and even the occasional human. In fact, the screwworm’s scientific name is C. hominivorax or “man eater”—so named after a horrific outbreak among prisoners on Devil’s Island, an infamous 19th-century French penal colony in South America.
For untold millennia, screwworms were a grisly fact of life in the Americas. In the 1950s, however, U.S. ranchers began to envision a new status quo. They dared to dream of an entire country free of screwworms. At their urging, the United States Department of Agriculture undertook what would ultimately become an immense, multidecade effort to wipe out the screwworms, first in the U.S. and then in Mexico and Central America—all the way down to the narrow strip of land that is the Isthmus of Panama. The eradication was a resounding success. But the story does not end there. Containing a disease is one thing. Keeping it contained is another thing entirely, as the coronavirus pandemic is now so dramatically demonstrating.
To get the screwworms out, the USDA to this day maintains an international screwworm barrier along the Panama-Colombia border. The barrier is an invisible one, and it is kept in place by constant human effort. Every week, planes drop 14.7 million sterilized screwworms over the rainforest that divides the two countries. A screwworm-rearing plant operates 24/7 in Panama. Inspectors cover thousands of square miles by motorcycle, boat, and horseback, searching for stray screwworm infections north of the border. The slightest oversight could undo all the work that came before.
A reminder that civilization takes work. Excellent piece by Sarah Zhang. Read the whole thing.
Hat tip: Stone Age Herbalist.
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I am close with my Dad, Mom, Sister, and Nieces and currently live 145 miles from them.
Background:
My Dad (mid-70s) started showing signs of cognitive decline around 2013. He was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2018. I confided in his sister, "A", about his diagnosis, prognosis and test results. "A" sent an e-mail to extended family (Aunts, Uncles, etc.) Advising everyone of my Dad's diagnosis, prognosis, and test results. "A" and I explicitly discussed that his diagnosis, etc. was not to be shared. I distanced myself from "A" as a result of her actions.
We moved my Dad into Assisted Living in 2021. He no longer knows or recognizes my Mom, Sister, and I. Processing everything is a heartbreaking cycle. The grief journey is so difficult - he's still alive, but he's not the person I knew as my Dad. He no longer communicates with us and pretends to be asleep when we visit. While it's hard to see him do that, I know it's not who he is. I miss him more than I'll ever be able to articulate.
As time passed, I forgave "A", but the relationship wasn't the same. I held back from sharing anything with "A".
In 2022, my Mom (early 70s), began having health issues - she became forgetful, depressed, tempermental, falling asleep on the toilet, falling asleep when eating, and was not sleeping at night. On multiple occasions we found her asleep in her car on the driveway with the engine running after her errands. (She no longer drives.)
Mom's decline has, unfortunately, been rapid. In 2023, she was diagnosed with a rare Auto Immune Disorder that had recently been discovered/identified/named. There is not much information about her Disorder and effective treatment options. The disorder is poorly understood, most neurologists haven't treated patients with it.
I spent a weekend visiting Mom in 2023. Mom was having trouble speaking, walking, sleeping, choking when eating, sleeping on the toilet, and doing minor tasks. I took her to the ER where, in addition to her Auto Immune Disorder, it was identified that she had had multiple strokes. I was crushed.
On my drive back home, "A" called and asked about my weekend with family. I began sobbing and had to pull over. I am losing both of my parents at the same time - it's heartbreaking, devastating, hard to process and make it my "new normal".
"A" asked why I was so upset, and I told "A" that my Mom had suffered multiple strokes, I wasn't processing (or coping well) and how much it hurts to know you're losing both of your parents at the same time.
"A's" reaction was to laugh. Hysterically. I plead with her that this was by no means funny - this is serious. Both of my parents are in rapid declines. "A" could not stop laughing the entire time. I understand laughter is sometimes a reaction to bad news, but this hit different.
An hour after I got home, I called "A" to tell her that I was hurt by her reaction. This is not a laughing matter - it never will be - this is serious. I no longer had/have one functional parent. I am losing both of them, together. I reiterated that I was really hurt by her actions. "A" continued to laugh the duration of my call. I ended the call due to being so upset.
I haven't spoken to "A" since. I shouldn't have told her what happened that weekend. It was so raw and I was really hurt. I place some blame on myself for thinking that I could trust her after the last time I confided in her.
I received a letter from "A": "I genuinely regret dismissing your fears about your Mom's health. I wasn't aware she was so ill. I ask your forgiveness. I hope there is something that I can be done to mend the split in our relationship. I miss you."
I'm not sure what to make of this. Is ignorance a valid excuse?
Would I be the Asshole if I don't respond? What do you say, lovely people of Reddit?

TLDR; after upgrading from Fedora 39 to 40, the systemd-resolved service now regularly hits 100% CPU usage for extended periods, causing application delays. How am I best to diagnose?
I finally upgraded from Fedora 39 to 40, and all seemed to go well, except I noticed that lot's of actions were severely lagging, such as opening firefox, using bash auto complete, and various other activities all experiencing 10+ second delays.
I've been using my system all day before the upgrade, and I'm very confident this was not an issue before (however, I can't easily go back to 39 to prove this).
htop shows systemd-resolved as the top CPU user when sorted by time (utime + stime) at ~5 mins when the system has only been up for 45 mins.
I don't know what I'm looking for, but nothing obvious in dmesg / journalctl, systemctl status, etc.
Google shows several people complaining in general about systemd-resolved, and disabling it, but I've found nothing regarding people upgrading Fedora experiencing this.
Rebooting doesn't seem to fix it. Any advice for troubleshooting?
EDIT 1:
tried selinux relabel - sudo fixfiles -B onboot - no change
disabling the vpn seems to help, but I was always using the vpn on Fedora 39 with no issues
I've enabled systemd-resolved logging, I each time I get lots of:
Connection failure for DNS TCP stream: Connection refused
Retrying transaction 35016, after switching servers.
Sending query via TCP since UDP is blocked.
So, it seems like maybe systemd-resolved is no longer happy with my vpn.
Is there a way I can downgrade my systemd-resolved version to test?

The prospect of immigrating to a new country can be both exciting and daunting. It represents a chance to chase dreams, explore new horizons, and build a fulfilling life. However, the immigration process itself can seem like a labyrinth of complex procedures and unfamiliar terminology. Here at Adric Immigration Consultants
in Bangalore, we’re dedicated to empowering you with knowledge and guidance throughout this journey.
This comprehensive guide serves as your roadmap to navigating the essential steps of the immigration process, providing clarity and demystifying the path ahead.
Step 1: Identifying Your Goals and Visa Options
The first step is to clearly define your aspirations. Are you seeking temporary work opportunities, pursuing higher education, or aiming for permanent residency? Understanding your goals will steer you towards the most suitable visa category.
Common Immigration Objectives and Corresponding Visas:

• Short-Term Stays: Tourist visas (B-1/B-2) are ideal for visiting family, attending conferences, or sightseeing.
• Work Opportunities: Work visas like H-1B (specialty occupations), TN (professionals under NAFTA), or L-1 (intracompany transfers) cater to those seeking employment abroad.
• Education: Student visas (F-1) are essential for pursuing academic programs at accredited institutions.
• Family Reunification: Family-based visas allow U.S. citizens or permanent residents to sponsor immediate family members for permanent residency.
• Permanent Residency: Employment-based and family-based immigrant visas pave the way for establishing permanent residence in a new country.

Researching Visa Options:
Each visa category has specific eligibility requirements, application procedures, and processing timelines. Utilize the official government websites of your target country for the most up-to-date information. Here are some helpful resources:

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): https://www.uscis.gov/
• U.S. Department of State Travel.gov: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html
• Canadian Government Immigration Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html
• Australian Government Immigration Website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/
• UK Government Immigration Website: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration

Consulting an Immigration Consultant:
Immigration laws are intricate and constantly evolving. Partnering with a reputable immigration consultant like Adric Immigration Consultants can significantly benefit your journey. Our experienced professionals can:

• Assess your eligibility for various visa options based on your unique circumstances.
• Guide you through the complexities of the chosen visa category.
• Assist with gathering and preparing required documentation.
• Offer personalized advice and support throughout the application process.

Step 2: Preparing the Necessary Documentation
Once you’ve identified the relevant visa category, meticulous document preparation becomes crucial. Common documents required for most visa applications include:

• Valid Passport: Ensure your passport has sufficient validity (usually 6 months beyond your intended stay).
• Proof of Identity: Birth certificate, marriage certificate, or other government-issued ID documents.
• Financial Documentation: Proof of financial resources to support yourself during your stay (bank statements, tax returns, employment records).
• Medical Examination Results: Specific medical examinations may be mandated depending on the visa type and destination country.
• Educational Credentials: Diplomas, transcripts, and certificates for work or student visas.
• Job Offer (if applicable): For work visas, a valid job offer from a sponsoring employer in the host country is essential.
• Affidavit of Support (if applicable): In some cases, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident sponsor may need to provide an affidavit of support demonstrating their financial capability to support the applicant.

Meeting Specific Requirements:
Each visa category might have additional documentation requirements. It’s crucial to meticulously review the specific guidelines for your chosen visa to ensure you submit all necessary documents.
Obtaining Certified Documents:
Certain documents might require translation by a certified translator and official legalization or apostille seals from the issuing authority. Plan accordingly to avoid delays in the application process.
Step 3: Completing the Application Process
Visa applications typically involve online forms and submission of supporting documentation. Here’s a general breakdown of the process:

• Online Application Forms: Most countries require completing online visa application forms electronically. These forms often ask detailed questions about your background, travel history, and purpose of travel.
• Application Fees: Government fees associated with visa applications must be paid before submitting your application.
• Biometric Data Collection (Fingerprints and Photographs): Schedule an appointment at a designated application support center (ASC) for fingerprint scans and photograph capture if required for your visa category.
• Interview Preparation (For certain visa categories, a visa interview with a consular officer at a U.S. embassy or consulate is mandatory. Adric Immigration Consultants can equip you with the knowledge and confidence to successfully navigate these interviews. Here are some tips:
  
• Dress professionally and arrive on time.
  
  • Review your application thoroughly and be prepared to answer questions about it.
  • Speak clearly and concisely.
  • Be honest and truthful in your responses.
  • Bring all the required documents to the interview.

Step 4: Awaiting the Decision and Potential Next Steps
Processing times for visa applications can vary significantly depending on the visa category, workload of the processing center, and individual circumstances. Once you submit your application, you will receive a tracking number or case ID to monitor the status online.
Approval: If your application is approved, you will receive your visa electronically or affixed to your passport. Carefully review the validity period and any conditions associated with your visa.
Denial: If your application is denied, a notification will be issued explaining the reason for denial. In such cases, consulting with your immigration consultant is crucial. Depending on the reason for denial, you might be able to reapply after addressing the issues or explore alternative visa options.
Administrative Processing: Sometimes, applications require additional administrative processing, which can extend the waiting period. Stay patient and maintain open communication with your immigration consultant during this time.
Step 5: Entering the New Country and Maintaining Status
Once you receive your visa and make travel arrangements, ensure you have all necessary documents readily available for border crossing. Upon arrival, a border officer will verify your documents and grant entry for the authorized period.
Maintaining Visa Status: For temporary visas, it’s crucial to comply with the conditions and duration of your stay. Overstaying your visa can have serious consequences, including deportation and ineligibility for future visas.
Transitioning to Permanent Residency: For those pursuing permanent residency, the process often involves additional steps after initial entry, such as obtaining a green card (U.S.) or permanent resident card (Canada). Adric Immigration Consultants can guide you through these subsequent procedures.
Partnering with Adric Immigration Consultants for a Smoother Journey
The immigration process can be intricate, and navigating it alone can be stressful. At Adric Immigration Consultants in Bangalore, we understand the complexities involved and provide you with the expert guidance and support you need throughout your journey.
Our Services:

• Visa assessment: We will help you identify the most suitable visa category based on your circumstances.
• Application assistance: We will guide you through the application process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of your documents.
• Interview preparation: We will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to ace your visa interview.
• Case updates: We will keep you informed of the status of your application and any changes in immigration policies.
• Post-landing guidance: We can assist with understanding and maintaining your visa status and navigating the path towards permanent residency (if applicable).

Contact us today for a free consultation and let our experienced immigration consultants transform your immigration dream into a reality. With Adric Immigration Consultants by your side, you can embark on this exciting new chapter with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.

The world beckons with its rich tapestry of cultures, vibrant landscapes, and exciting opportunities. But before you embark on your international adventure, navigating the world of visas can feel like stepping into a labyrinth. At Adric Immigration Consultants, your trusted partner in Bangalore, we understand the complexities of visa applications. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on the different types of visas available, helping you choose the right path for your aspirations.
The Big Picture: Broad Visa Categories
Visas act as official permissions granted by a country to enter and stay within its borders for a specific purpose and duration. Broadly, visas fall into two main categories:
1. Non-immigrant Visas:
Designed for temporary stays, non-immigrant visas cater to diverse needs, including:

• Tourism (B-1/B-2): Ideal for sightseeing, visiting family and friends, or attending short-term events like conferences.
• Business (B-1): Allows participation in business activities that don’t involve paid employment in the host country. Examples include attending meetings, negotiating contracts, or conducting market research.
• Work (H-1B, TN, etc.): Enables qualified foreign professionals to work in specific occupations for a sponsoring employer. The type of work visa required depends on the profession and the reciprocity agreements between countries.
• Student (F-1): For individuals pursuing full-time academic programs at accredited institutions. May come with restrictions on work authorization.
• Exchange Visitor (J-1): Facilitates participation in exchange programs like cultural exchanges, internships, or research collaborations.

2. Immigrant Visas:
For those seeking to establish permanent residence in a new country, immigrant visas pave the way. These typically involve a lengthier application process with stricter eligibility requirements. Common types include:

• Employment-Based: Grants permanent residency based on a job offer with a sponsoring employer in the host country. Categories exist for skilled workers, investors, and individuals with exceptional abilities.
• Family-Based: Allows sponsorship of immediate family members (spouse, children) by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Diversity Visa Lottery: Provides a limited number of visas annually through a random selection process.

Going Deeper: Specific Visa Types and Considerations
Understanding your purpose for travel is crucial. Here’s a breakdown of some commonly sought-after visas and key factors to consider:

• Tourist Visa (B-1/B-2):
  • Duration: Typically short-term stays, ranging from a few weeks to several months. Extensions might be possible depending on the country’s regulations.
  • Eligibility: Varies by country. Generally, applicants need to demonstrate sufficient financial resources, ties to their home country, and a valid passport.
  • Important Note: Working or studying while on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited.
• Business Visa (B-1):
  • Duration: Similar to tourist visas, with extensions potentially available.
  • Eligibility: Proof of business purpose, such as invitations from companies, conference registrations, or business documents, is essential.
  • Restrictions: Engaging in paid employment or setting up a business venture is not permitted under a business visa.
• Work Visa (H-1B, TN, etc.):
  • Duration: Varies based on the specific visa type and job offer. Extensions and renewals are often possible.
  • Eligibility: Requires a valid job offer from a U.S. employer willing to sponsor the visa petition. Specific qualifications and experience are mandated for each profession.
  • Labor Certification: For certain categories (e.g., H-1B), the employer must first obtain a labor certification demonstrating that hiring a foreign worker won’t adversely affect U.S. worker opportunities.
• Student Visa (F-1):
  • Duration: Valid for the duration of the academic program, with potential extensions for practical training after graduation.
  • Eligibility: Acceptance letter from a SEVP-certified educational institution, proof of financial support, and a valid passport are mandatory.
  • Maintaining Status: Students must maintain full-time enrollment and comply with program requirements to keep their visa valid.
  • Work Authorization: Limited on-campus or OPT (Optional Practical Training) opportunities might be available depending on the program and student category.
• Employment-Based Immigrant Visa:
  
  • Duration: Leads to permanent residency status, allowing indefinite stay and work authorization.
  • Eligibility: A valid job offer with a sponsoring employer and meeting the specific requirements of the chosen visa category (e.g., EB-2 for professionals with advanced degrees) (EB-3 for skilled workers with less education but experience) are crucial. The process can be complex, and seeking guidance from an experienced immigration consultant is highly recommended.
• Family-Based Immigrant Visa:
  
  • Duration: Leads to permanent residency status.
  • Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents can sponsor immediate family members (spouse, unmarried children under 21). The process can be lengthy, and wait times can vary depending on the relationship and visa category.
• Diversity Visa Lottery (DV Lottery):
  
  • Duration: Leads to permanent residency status if selected and the application process is completed successfully.
  • Eligibility: Open to nationals of countries with historically low immigration rates to the U.S. Selection is based on a random drawing.
  • Important Note: Winning the lottery doesn’t guarantee a visa. Applicants must still meet all eligibility requirements and undergo the full application process.

Beyond the Basics: Additional Considerations
Visa processing times and fees can vary significantly depending on the visa type, country of application, and individual circumstances. It’s crucial to factor in these costs and potential delays when planning your international move.
Visa reciprocity plays a role in certain work visa categories (e.g., TN visa between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico). Understanding the reciprocity agreements between your home and destination countries can help determine your eligibility for specific work visas.
Dual citizenship allows individuals to hold citizenship in two countries simultaneously. Eligibility for dual citizenship varies by country. Researching the policies of both your home and target country is essential if this path aligns with your goals.
Travel restrictions can be implemented due to various reasons, including pandemics or political situations. Staying updated on current travel advisories is crucial before embarking on your international journey.
Your Trusted Partner in Navigating the Visa Maze
At Adric Immigration Consultants in Bangalore, we understand that navigating the complexities of visas can be overwhelming. With our extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of global immigration regulations, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Our Services:

• Visa Type Assessment: We will help you identify the most suitable visa category based on your specific circumstances and goals.
• Application Assistance: We will provide comprehensive guidance and support throughout the application process, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Preparation for Interviews: We will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to successfully navigate visa interviews.
• Staying Updated: We will keep you informed of any changes in immigration policies or procedures that might affect your application.

Contact us today for a free consultation and let us help you turn your international dreams into reality. With Adric Immigration Consultants as your partner, you can start on your global journey with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.

General letter to the entirety of PADA. Excluding only, those who remain at the Pyrmont branch.
"Good evening, subordinates. This letter extends to all those located around standard island..but more importantly. All those located-- at present-- in Yokohama. As I'm sure you're all aware, the majority of PADA has been situated on Standard island for proximity reasons. The travel time from Yokohama to Standard island is under 2 hours by boat. Tonight at 11pm AEST (10pm JST) a meeting regarding your findings in Yokohama (and collating them with our findings over here) shall be held, if you so require you may tune in from where you are currently using teams. However, I highly suggest -- due to your ability to do so-- that you make the journey over here. Richardson would much prefer a fully in person meeting. As would myself. This shall take place within PADA's branch, the coordinates of which I have emailed out. If you are tuning in over teams you must be online no less than 30 minutes before the meeting. This so any technological issues can be dispelled in due time."
"I will not be in my office until 10pm tonight. If you have any queries please direct them to my assistant Dorothy."
"I hope to see you all tonight."
[OOC: open rp for PADA and the Order (that's where Lawson is right now. He left his sunglasses up the clock tower (dumbshit))]
[Last part is for Orwell purposes.. 😈😈😈 evil plotting.]

The lines between different creative fields are increasingly blurred. One of the most interesting intersections is that of fashion communication and filmmaking. This blog will explore how fashion communication principles influence filmmaking, transforming the way stories are told and viewed on screen.

The Essence of Fashion Communication in Film Making

Fashion communication is about conveying a fashion brand's identity and message through various media, including advertising, digital marketing, visual merchandising, and public relations. When these elements mix with filmmaking, they create a rich tapestry of visual storytelling that enhances a film's aesthetic and narrative depth.

Visual Storytelling and Aesthetics

Films often use fashion to define characters and set the tone of the story. A film can transport audiences to different eras, cultures, and mindsets through detailed costume design. Fashion in films is not just about beautiful clothes; it’s about communication. The colors, textures, and styles speak volumes about a character's personality, status, and evolution throughout the story.

Marketing and Brand Collaboration

Today, films and fashion brands often collaborate, using the movie's visual appeal to market the fashion and vice versa. These collaborations are strategic, often aimed at tapping into each other's audiences and enhancing brand visibility. A designer might create exclusive pieces for a film, which are then marketed as a limited collection. This strategy boosts the film's authenticity and adds a layer of exclusive, real-world charm that fans can own and cherish.

Impact on Film Production and Direction

The influence of fashion communication colleges extends into film production and direction. Directors and production designers increasingly work with fashion experts to create a specific 'look' or 'feel' for their films that resonate with their target audience.

Use of Color and Fabric

The choice of colors and fabrics in costumes can influence the mood and tone of scenes. For example, darker tones might convey mystery or tension, while bright, saturated colors might enhance scenes of joy or excitement. This deliberate choice of fashion elements makes the visual narrative more compelling and nuanced.

Integration of Fashion Narratives

Some films integrate fashion narratives into their plot, exploring themes like the fashion industry's impact on society, the life of a designer, or the transformation through personal style. These stories attract fashion enthusiasts and a general audience interested in compelling narratives and stunning visuals.

Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID)

One such institution making significant strides in this interdisciplinary education is the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) in Pune. SID offers a range of courses that cater to the budding needs of creative industries, including interior design courses, video designing courses and filmmaking courses.
SID's curriculum fosters creativity and technical proficiency, preparing students for the challenges and opportunities in the fashion, film, and design industries. The institute’s interior design courses in Pune place a strong emphasis on practical experience and theoretical knowledge, allowing students to graduate as competent, innovative professionals ready to make their mark.

Conclusion

As fashion communication continues to influence filmmaking, the demand for professionals skilled in both areas is rising. Institutions like SID are pivotal in nurturing the talent that will continue to drive innovation at the intersection of these vibrant industries. Whether you are interested in designing the next iconic film costume or directing a fashion-forward film, exploring courses in fashion communication and filmmaking is your first step toward a promising career in these interlinked creative fields.
The lines between different creative fields are increasingly blurred. One of the most interesting intersections is that of fashion communication and filmmaking. This blog will explore how fashion communication principles influence filmmaking, transforming the way stories are told and viewed on screen.

The Essence of Fashion Communication in Film Making

Fashion communication is about conveying a fashion brand's identity and message through various media, including advertising, digital marketing, visual merchandising, and public relations. When these elements mix with filmmaking, they create a rich tapestry of visual storytelling that enhances a film's aesthetic and narrative depth.

What do you think about this profile? Something that I'm a bit uncertain about is the lsck of bonusses etc.
1. PERSONALIA

• Age: 25
• Education: Masters in civil engineering (ir): computer science
• Work experience : 1.5y
• Civil status: single
• Dependent people/children: 0

2. EMPLOYER PROFILE

• SectoIndustry: Logistics
• Amount of employees: ~40
• Multinational? Mainly Belgium

3. CONTRACT & CONDITIONS

• Current job title: r&d software engineer
• Job description: Create innovative software to extend or improve the capabilities of the main software / work on subsidised research projects (e.g. vlaio)
• Seniority: this is my first job
• Official hours/week : 40
• Average real hours/week incl. overtime: no overtime
• Shiftwork or 9 to 5 (flexible?): required available 9-16 but flexible work hours
• On-call duty: no
• Vacation days/year: 20 + 12

4. SALARY

• Gross salary/month: 4100
• Net salary/month: 2700 (including net compensation)
• Netto compensation: 175
• Mobility budget/cabike/...: car
• 13th month (full? partial?): full
• Meal vouchers: 7 euros / day
• Ecocheques: none
• Group insurance: no
• Other insurances: the standard: dental/ medical insurance etc
• Other benefits (bonuses, stocks options, ... ): no bonusses / no stock options

5. MOBILITY

• Distance home-work: 1 hour
• How do you commute? by car
• Telework days/week: 2 days a week at home

6. OTHER

• How easily can you plan a day off: not too difficult to get approved
• Is your job stressful? Sometimes, no real guidance, r&d department is quite new here (handful of people)
• Responsible for personnel (reports): no

Hello, apparently a bunch of people have been asking about the status of AtlasLoot for Cata as the original developer has been out of the game for a while.
Since I'm out of a job right now and have a lot of free time on my hands, I'm doing it. I've never developed WoW addons before, but I'm quickly learning and making good progress.
I'm working on it as much as I can (I've basically given up on Arch solves) but be patient for a fully working version! There is a lot of data to add/fix, manual data manipulation, and some reverse engineering to do. The original author did respond, and I'm waiting on him again for more info, but once it's READY it should be available on Curse and all the other usual places. No timeline for that atm, but I have put in many hours already. There's quite a lot of changes with Cataclysm so, again, please be patient and report any bugs on Github. Also, feel free to contribute if you'd like.
In the long term, I'd like to create a new addon sometime that replaces things like AtlasLoot. However, that would be a huge undertaking and something to think about. Something like the Dungeon Journal extended to be generalized across all areas of the game would be really nice imo.
Finally, the links and how to install it:
If you just download the Repo on Github you'll have a developer version and will get spammed with "X person sends version Y" messages in your chat window. So, I will regularly do new alpha releases here: https://github.com/snowflame0/AtlasLootClassic_Cata/releases
So go there if you want the latest and greatest with the newest changes/fixes.
Latest Direct Download (May 15th):
https://github.com/snowflame0/AtlasLootClassic_Cata/releases/download/v4.0.0-alpha0/AtlasLootClassic-v4.0.0-alpha0.zip
Directions:
Unzip that and open the folder it creates, you will see a bunch of folders named 'AtlasLootClassic' and 'AtlasLootClassic_X' (one for each module), drag all of those folders into your addons folder which should be inside the WoW directory under '_classic_/Inferface/Addons/'
People have suggested to me to set up one of these: So, if you appreciate the work and want to help support my broke ass while I keep working on this, please feel free to buy me a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/snowflame0

Israel's Covenant with God is according to the letter of the Law, where the Church was a spiritual mystery hidden in the typology of the Law and Prophets. So while the Church fulfilled spiritual aspects of the Law and Prophets, there are many prophecies for Israel that have yet to be fulfilled.
For example, Isaiah 13-14; Babylon was never destroyed to the extent described in Isaiah 13, and Israel never took captive her captors as described in Isaiah 14:1-2.
Then there's Ezekiel 36-48. The temple has to be rebuilt and cleansed for the Levitical priesthood. Israel has to keep the Law of Moses by the power of the Holy Spirit with Jesus as king, and Gog of Magog has to attack Israel at the end of the Millennium.
We don't keep the Law because we're baptized in the death and resurrection of Christ. But Israel is baptized into Moses. The stated purpose of the New Covenant to Israel (Ezekiel 36) is to empower their obedience to God's Law, commandments, and ordinances.
This goes back to the unconditional Covenant that God made with Abraham regarding the land of Canaan, in Genesis 15. It was God alone who walked between the pieces of the sacrificed animal, so that Covenant was conditioned on God alone, and it extends to the Levitical priesthood and Israel's national inheritance.
I firmly believe the rapture happened in 70 AD, but Jesus still has to rule over all Israel from Jerusalem before the heavens, earth, and Mosaic Law can pass away.

The history of the Panjabi folk song "Jugni" is a captivating blend of storytelling, spiritual yearning, and a touch of mystery. Unlike a single song, "Jugni" represents a narrative style deeply embedded in Panjabi folk music for centuries. The word itself translates to "firefly" and is also used to describe a free-spirited woman. This symbolism reflects the multifaceted nature of Jugni performances.
The most widely accepted view suggests Jugni wasn't a specific song but a storytelling method used by Panjabi folk singers. It's likely that the themes explored in Jugni narratives ranged from everyday life experiences to spiritual reflections.
There's a theory suggesting a specific origin point around 1908, with folk singers Bishna and Manda credited for its creation. Both men hailed from the Majha region. According to a local lore, Manda (real name Mohammad) was a Muslim Mirasi from Hasanpur, Amritsar, while Bishna belonged to a Jatt family from the Kasur-Patti region. Their repertoire consisted mainly of traditional folk songs like Mirza and Tappe.
This theory behind Jugni's birth is interesting. It is said that around 1908, to celebrate the 50th year (golden jubilee) of Queen Victoria on the throne, a ceremonial flame traveled across British-ruled India, reaching every major city and district headquarters. Bishna and Manda, known for their stage performances, followed the flame wherever it went.
There's a discrepancy in how the word "Jugni" came about, but generally it's claimed that illiterate Bishna and Manda mispronounced "Jubilee" as "Jugni." Capitalizing on the festivities, Bishna and Manda incorporated the "Jugni" (or Jubilee) flame into their performances. They sang self-composed verses about the flame, accompanying themselves on traditional instruments like the Dhad and King. These catchy verses, referencing specific cities and villages, quickly gained popularity, inspiring others to create their own Jugni verses.
Their original 'Jugni-verse' was presumably: "Jugni jaa varhi Majithe, koi rann na chakki peethe, Putt gabhru mulak vich maare, rovan akhiyan par bulh si seete, Piir mereya oye Jugni ayi aa, ehnan kehrhi jot jagaee aa"
This 'Jugni's poetic style and versification later became a traditional method and started taking much more in it's clasp but the beginning of 'Jugni' always remained in some city or place:
"Jugni jaa varhi Ludhiane, Uhnun pai ge anne kaane, Maarn mukkian mangan daane, Piir mereya oye! Jugni kehndi aa, Jehrhi naam Ali da laindi aa"
As the "Jugni" flame traveled, Bishna and Manda's fame grew. However, the era was marked by public discontent towards British rule, including famines and oppression. This social unrest found its way into their Jugni verses, which often criticized the British Raj.
The popularity of these anti-colonial verses did not go unnoticed by the authorities. Bishna and Manda's performances were banned, forcing them to move their shows away from official festivities. Despite police intervention and crowd dispersal tactics, their revolutionary Jugni performances continued to inspire anti-British sentiment.
Tragically, their defiance ended with their arrest and torture by police in Gujranwala. They were reportedly buried in an unmarked grave, their voices silenced but their Jugni legacy living on in the hearts of the people. Both Bishna and Manda are said to have been around their 50s and unmarried, so it is said they died without heirs.
However, there are inconsistencies about this theory. Firstly, Queen Victoria's golden jubilee, which would be the most relevant jubilee for a celebration in 1908, actually occurred in 1887. Additionally, there's no historical record of a nationwide jubilee with a "Jugni" or "Jubilee" flame traveling across India for her coronation as Queen or Queen-Empress of the British Raj.
This discrepancy casts doubt on the accuracy of the story. It's possible that the details about the jubilee and the creation of Jugni are misremembered or embellished over time. Alternatively, there might have been a localized event around 1908 that involved some form of light or celebration, but it wouldn't have been the grand jubilee described in the story. It is possible that there was local events celebrating an end to the 1857 mutiny against British rule.
An alternative perspective comes from the acclaimed Panjabi folk singer Alam Lohar. He claimed to have coined the term "Jugni" inspired by Sufi poetry, and is credited with popularizing a specific style of Jugni singing. In his renditions, Jugni became a vehicle for expressing spiritual themes, often referencing God with terms like "saeen".
Lohar's own journey with Jugni began during his early performances in the 1930s, pre-dating the partition of Panjab. As a child prodigy, he sang Jugni extensively during this time. Unfortunately, limited recording facilities in British India prevented many of these early performances from being captured.
However, later in his career, Lohar released an LP record titled "Jugni" which became a huge success, achieving gold disc status in 1965. He recorded numerous variations of Jugni throughout his career, and some of these recordings are still available on LP records, black and white TV footage, and even YouTube.
Lohar's influence extends well beyond himself. Singers worldwide, including his son Arif Lohar, have been deeply inspired by his renditions of Jugni.
The passage also offers some interesting background on the word "Jugni" itself. It mentions a theory that Lohar might have been influenced by encountering the term in Sufi writings. Additionally, "Jugni" is noted to be a traditional Muslim prayer tool (Tasbih) and an ornament worn by Panjabi women. However, the connection between these uses of "Jugni" and the musical genre wasn't explicitly explained by Lohar.
Lohar's claim is contested by other Panjabi artists. They argue that Jugni existed well before him. This viewpoint strengthens the idea of Jugni being a long-standing narrative tradition.
Despite the debate on its exact origin, some aspects of Jugni's history are clear. It's an established Panjabi folk narrative style, likely referring to fireflies or a free spirit. Alam Lohar undeniably popularized a particular style of Jugni focused on spiritual themes. Renditions of Jugni have been made by many artists including Arif Lohar, Saleem Javed, Asa Singh Mastana, Surinder Kaur, Gurmeet Bawa, Kuldip Manak, Gurdas Mann, Harbhajan Mann, Rabbi Shergill, Malkit Singh, Babbu Mann, Diljit Dosanjh, Bilal Saeed, etc.
In conclusion, Jugni's history is a testament to the enduring power of Panjabi folk traditions. While its exact beginnings might be debated, Jugni's ability to capture the essence of a free spirit and the yearning for the divine continues to resonate with audiences.