I have a friend who’s going away soon and I’m planning to bring a cake to the party, but some of the people who will be there are vegan and I’d like to accommodate their dietary preferences. Unfortunately I’m not able to make my own cake due to time constraints and because my kitchen is the size of an IKEA wardrobe and I don’t have an oven. Does anyone know any bakeries in town with a good range of vegan cake options (or even just one option)? Preferably a place where you can buy an entire cake, not just individual slices. Also preferably not a supermarket, except as a last resort. Thank you so much!!

I have a specific but pretty straighforward question. Does anyone know a place or person in Tokyo that paints nails with regular nail polish? Most of what I see are gel nails or those you glue on. I know I can buy regular nail polish, but I am too slow/bad at doing my own nails. I also have some reasons to prefer regular polish. Anyway, thank you in advance if anyone knows a place where they offer this service. Better yet if it's near or in Toshima.

The Characteristics Of Al-Mu’tasim
Foolishness
Al-Mu’tasim was foolish. Historians described him that when he became angry, he did not care whom he killed or what he did.
Dislike Of Knowledge
Al-Mu’tasim disliked knowledge and hated learned people. There was a servant with him who read with him in the book. The servant died and ar-Rasheed said to al-Mu'tasim, ‘O Muhammad, your servant died.’ Al-Mu'tasim said, ‘O yes, my master! He died and rested from the book.’ Ar-Rasheed said, ‘The book will rest from you. (to his men) Leave him! Do not teach him!’ Al-Mu'tasim remained illiterate. When he became the caliph, he did not know reading and writing and his vizier was unlearned. Ahmed bin Aamir described him by saying, ‘An illiterate caliph and an unlearned vizier.’3 He was divested of knowledge, virtue, and any good quality, by which he was supposed to deserve the caliphate in Islam that was the highest and most important position on which justice and equity among people depended. Al-Mu'tasim’s heart was full of spite and malice against Imam al- Jawad (a.s). He burst with rage whenever he heard the virtues and exploits of Imam al-Jawad (a.s) being mentioned. His envy towards him had led him to assassinate him as we shall explain later on.
Bringing Imam Al-Jawad To Baghdad
Al-Mu'tasim had ordered Imam al-Jawad (a.s) to come to Baghdad and he arrived in it in Muharram, 220 AH.9 When Imam al-Jawad (a.s) came to Baghdad, al-Mu'tasim house- arrested him to know all his affairs and activities. He ordered his men to watch him and he prevented him from connecting with his followers and those who believed in his imamate. Mu'tasim ordered Umm al-Fadhl to poison the Imam, and her brother Ja'far ibn Ma'mun, the accursed one, also helped and provoked her. she poisonedn bunch of grapes, and placed it in front of him. When the Imam had eaten from it, she regretted and went on to cry. He-asws said: ‘What makes you cry? By Allah-azwj! May Allah-azwj Strike you with sterility not to be restored, and affliction which cannot be veiled!’ She died in an illness, a hole appeared in the most covered of places of her body parts (private part). She spent her wealth and entirety of what she had owned, upon that illness, to the extent that she became needy to be nourished. And it is reported that the hole was in her private part. The accursed Umm al-Fadhl also contracted leprosy and descended into Hell in disgrace in the desert, and the dogs tore her body apart.
hemlock poison, whose characteristic was that it made the blessed feet of the Imam so heavy that he could no longer walk, and it made the Imam extremely thirsty, such that like his forefather Imam al Husayn a.s he said: 'Al-Atash, al-Atash' (The thirst, the thirst)... The wicked Umm al-Fadhl ordered the maids to beat drums and tambourines and dance so that his voice would not reach anyone's ears. Finally, Imam Jawad, peace be upon him, was martyred in loneliness on the dirt of his room while in exile. For three days, his blessed body remained on the rooftop of the house, and after that, Umm al-Fadhl threw the pure body down from the roof to the ground. The Shias took the blessed corpse and buried it on the 2nd of Dhu al-Hijjah in the presence of Imam al Hadi, peace be upon him.
‘When allegiance was pledged to Al-Mutasim, he went on to check his situation. He wrote to Abdul Malik Al-Zayyat to dispatch to him Al-Taqi-asws and Umm Fazl. Al-Zayyat dispatched Ali Bin Yaqteen to him-asws. He-asws prepared and went out to Baghdad. He honoured him-asws, and revered him-asws, and sent Ashnas bearing the gifts to him-asws and to Umm Al-Fazl Then he sent a drink of citron juice to him-asws under his seal upon the hands of Ashnas. He said, ‘Commander of the faithful has got Ahmad Bin Abu Dawood, and Saeed Bin Al-Khaeyb, and a group from the well-known people to taste it, and he orders you-asws to drink from it with the water of snow, and he has made it just now, and he says, ‘Drink it at night’. He-asws said: ‘It is beneficial (when) cold, and the snow has melted’. And he insisted upon that, so he-asws drank it knowing of their deeds. (The book) ‘Al Manaqib’ of Ibn Shehr Ashub –V4 p 416
وَ لَمَّا بُويِعَ الْمُعْتَصِمُ جَعَلَ يَتَفَقَّدُ أَحْوَالَهُ فَكَتَبَ إِلَى عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ الزَّيَّاتِ أَنْ يُنْفِذَ إِلَيْهِ التَّقِيَّ وَ أُمَّ الْفَضْلِ فَأَنْفَذَ ابْنُ الزَّيَّاتِ عَلِيَّ بْنَ يَقْطِينٍ إِلَيْهِ فَتَجَهَّزَ وَ خَرَجَ إِلَى بَغْدَادَ فَأَكْرَمَهُ وَ عَظَّمَهُ وَ أَنْفَذَ أُشْنَاسَ بِالتُّحَفِ إِلَيْهِ وَ إِلَى أُمِّ الْفَضْلِ ثُمَّ أَنْفَذَ إِلَيْهِ شَرَابَ حُمَّاضِ الْأُتْرُجِّ تَحْتَ خَتْمِهِ عَلَى يَدَيِ أُشْنَاسٍ وَ قَالَ إِنَّ أَمِيرَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ ذَاقَهُ قِبَلَ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ أَبِي دَاوُدَ وَ سَعْدِ بْنِ الْخَصِيبِ وَ جَمَاعَةٍ مِنَ الْمَعْرُوفِينَ وَ يَأْمُرُكَ أَنْ تَشْرَبَ مِنْهَا بِمَاءِ الثَّلْجِ وَ صَنَعَ فِي الْحَالِ فَقَالَ اشْرَبْهَا بِاللَّيْلِ قَالَ إِنَّهَا يَنْفَعُ بَارِداً وَ قَدْ ذَابَ الثَّلْجُ وَ أَصَرَّ عَلَى ذَلِكَ فَشَرِبَهَا عَالِماً بِفِعْلِهِم « مناقب آل ابیطالب ج ۴ ص ۴۱۶، بحار الانوار ج ۵۰ ص ۸، منتهی الآمال ص ۱۸۰۵»
(The book) ‘Uyoon Al Mojizaat’ – ‘When Abu Ja’far-asws and his-asws wife, the daughter of Al-Mamoun went out as pilgrims, and Abu Al-Hassan-asws brought out his-asws son Ali-asws, and he-asws was young, he-asws left him-asws behind in Al-Medina, and submitted to him-asws the inheritances, and the weapons, and texted upon him-asws in the witnessing of his-asws trusted ones and his-asws companions, and he-asws left to go to Al-Iraq, and with him-asws was his-asws wife, daughter of Al-Mamoun. And Al-Mamoun had gone out to a city of Rome, and he died at Al-Badeyroun during Rajab of the year two hundred and eighteen, and that was during the sixteenth year from the Imamate of Abu Ja’far-asws. And Al-Mutasim Abu Is’haq Muhammad Bin Haroun was pledge allegiance to during Shaman of the year two hundred and eighteen. Then Al-Mutasim went on to plot in killing Abu Ja’far-asws, and indicated to his-asws wife, the daughter of Al-Mamoun, that she should poison him, because he was aware of her turning away from Abu Ja’far-asws, and the intensity of her jealousy upon him-azwj due to his-asws preferring the mother-as of his-asws son-asws Abu Al-Hassan-asws over her, and because she was not graced with any child from him-asws. She answer him to that and went on to poison in a bunch of grapes, and she placed it in front of him. When he-asws had eaten from it, she regretted and went on to cry. He-asws said: ‘What makes you cry? By Allah-azwj! May Allah-azwj Strike you with sterility not to be restored, and affliction which cannot be veiled!’ She died in an illness, a hole appeared in the most covered of places of her body parts (private part). She spent her wealth and entirety of what she had owned, upon that illness, to the extent that she became needy to be nourished. And it is reported that the hole was in her private part. And he-asws passed away during the year two hundred and twenty from the Hijrah during the day of Tuesday of the fifth (day) vacant from Zil Hijjah, and for him-asws were twenty-four years and some months, because heasws was blessed (to his-asws parents-asws) in the year one hundred and ninety-five
Bihar Al Anwaar – V 50, The book of History – Muhammad Bin Ali-asws, Ch 1 H 26
لَمَّا خَرَجَ أَبُو جَعْفَرٍ عليهالسلام وَ زَوْجَتُهُ ابْنَةُ الْمَأْمُونِ حَاجّاً وَ خَرَجَ أَبُو الْحَسَنِ عَلِيٌّ ابْنُهُ عليهالسلام وَ هُوَ صَغِيرٌ فَخَلَّفَهُ فِي الْمَدِينَةِ وَ سَلَّمَ إِلَيْهِ الْمَوَارِيثَ وَ السِّلَاحَ وَ نَصَّ عَلَيْهِ بِمَشْهَدِ ثِقَاتِهِ وَ أَصْحَابِهِ وَ انْصَرَفَ إِلَى الْعِرَاقِ وَ مَعَهُ زَوْجَتُهُ ابْنَةُ الْمَأْمُونِ وَ كَانَ خَرَجَ الْمَأْمُونُ إِلَى بِلَادِ الرُّومِ فَمَاتَ بالبديرون فِي رَجَبٍ سَنَةَ ثَمَانَ عَشْرَةَ وَ مِائَتَيْنِ وَ ذَلِكَ فِي سِتَّ عَشْرَةَ سَنَةً مِنْ إِمَامَةِ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍعليهالسلام وَ بُويِعَ الْمُعْتَصِمُ أَبُو إِسْحَاقَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ فِي شَعْبَانَ مِنْ سَنَةِ ثَمَانَ عَشْرَةَ وَ مِائَتَيْنِ ثُمَّ إِنَّ الْمُعْتَصِمَ جَعَلَ يَعْمَلُ الْحِيلَةَ فِي قَتْلِ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍعليهالسلام وَ أَشَارَ عَلَى ابْنَةِ الْمَأْمُونِ زَوْجَتِهِ بِأَنْ تَسُمَّهُ لِأَنَّهُ وَقَفَ عَلَى انْحِرَافِهَا عَنْ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍعليهالسلام وَ شِدَّةِ غَيْرَتِهَا عَلَيْهِ لِتَفْضِيلِهِ أُمَّ أَبِي الْحَسَنِ ابْنِهِ عَلَيْهَا وَ لِأَنَّهُ لَمْ يُرْزَقْ مِنْهَا وَلَدٌ فَأَجَابَتْهُ إِلَى ذَلِكَ وَ جَعَلَتْ سَمّاً فِي عِنَبٍ رَازِقِيٍّ وَ وَضَعَتْهُ بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ فَلَمَّا أَكَلَ مِنْهُ نَدِمَتْ وَ جَعَلَتْ تَبْكِي فَقَالَ مَا بُكَاؤُكِ وَ اللَّهِ لَيَضْرِبَنَّكِ اللَّهُ بِعَقْرٍ لَا يَنْجَبِرُ وَ بَلَاءٍ لَا يَنْسَتِرُ فَمَاتَتْ بِعِلَّةٍ فِي أَغْمَضِ الْمَوَاضِعِ مِنْ جَوَارِحِهَا صَارَتْ نَاصُوراً فَأَنْفَقَتْ مَالَهَا وَ جَمِيعَ مَا مَلَكَتْهُ عَلَى تِلْكَ الْعِلَّةِ حَتَّى احْتَاجَتْ إِلَى الِاسْتِرْفَادِ وَ رُوِيَ أَنَّ النَّاصُورَ كَانَ فِي فَرْجِهَا وَ قُبِضَ عليهالسلام فِي سَنَةِ عِشْرِينَ وَ مِائَتَيْنِ مِنَ الْهِجْرَةِ فِي يَوْمِ الثَّلَاثَاءِ لِخَمْسٍ خَلَوْنَ مِنْ ذِي الْحِجَّةِ وَ لَهُ أَرْبَعٌ وَ عِشْرُونَ سَنَةً وَ شُهُورٌ لِأَنَّ مَوْلِدَهُ كَانَ فِي سَنَةِ خَمْسٍ وَ تِسْعِينَ وَ مِائَةٍ.. «
عيون المعجزات، ص ۱۲۹، اثبات الوصیه ۲۱۹، دلائل الامامیه ص ۳۹۵، بحار الانوار ج ۵۰ ص ۱۶؛ جلاءالعیون ص ۹۶۷، منتهی الآمال ص ۱۸۰۴»
Cause of Imam’s martyrdom
It is mentioned in Tafsir Ayyashi that a man named Zarqan was a close friend of Qadi Ibne Abi Dawud. He narrates: One day when Qadi Ibne Abi Dawud came to me, he was highly distraught. I asked him what the matter was and he told me in a plaintive tone, “Alas! If I had only passed away twenty years ago instead of being humiliated!” When I asked him to explain, he said, “Today, Abu Ja’far Muhammad Ibne Ali humiliated me in the presence of the chief of believers, Mutasim.” “What happened exactly?” I asked. “A thief came to the chief of believers and said: I am a thief. Please issue the Islamic penalty to me and purify from my sin.” Mutasim summoned all the jurists including Abu Ja’far Muhammad Taqi and asked us from where the hand should be chopped. I told him from the wrist. When the Caliph asked me for the proof, I said that the Quran has mentioned cutting off the hand of the thief and the word of ‘yad’ implies the hand from the wrist as mentioned in the verse of Tayammum: “…then wipe your faces and your hands…”Surah Nisa 4:43 And the whole nation has consensus that here the word of ‘yad’ implies the hand from the wrist. So it similarly applies for the thief as well and his hand must be cut from the wrist. For some time there was dispute among the jurists with regard to my verdict and some suggested that his hand should be cut off from the elbow relying on the verse of ablution: “…and your hands as far as the elbows…”Surah Maidah 5:6 After that Caliph Mutasim glanced at Imam Muhammad Taqi (a) and said, “Abu Ja’far, what is your opinion regarding this issue?” “The jurists of the community have mentioned their views; now what is the need of my opinion?” Inspite of his reluctance, the Caliphate insisted. He said, “If you are insisting so much; then listen: all the jurists have erred and issued a verdict that is opposed to the Sunnah. The Islamic legal penalty for the thief is that his four fingers must be cut off from the root leaving his palm intact.” “What is your reasoning for that? Mutasim asked. “It is the statement of Messenger of Allah (s) that during prostration (Sajdah) comprises placing the following seven parts of the body on the floor: forehead, both hands, both knees and toes of both feet. If the hand is amputed from the wrist how that person would perform Sajdah? Whereas Almighty Allah has mentioned in Surah Jinn: “And the places of prostration are Allah’s…”Surah Jinn 72:18 It implies the parts placed in Sajdah. “…therefore call not upon any one with Allah.”Surah Jinn 72:18 That is along with those places of prostration do not include anyone else with Allah. Hence whatever comes into the ownership of Allah cannot be cut off.” Mutasim was highly impressed at this reasoning and he ruled that the fingers of that thief be cut off. I was shattered by this verdict and I wished that I had died before issuing such a judgment and facing such humiliation. Zarqan says: That same Qadi visited Mutasim after two days and said: I am here because of my concern for you and I also know that as a result of that my abode shall in Hell. “What do you mean?” asked Mutasim. Qadi said, “O chief of believers, when you gather the scholars and jurists in your court and inquire about their legal verdicts, at that time not only scholars are present, on the contrary, your family members, ministers and your scribes etc are also present and later on these reports are circulated all over the country. But last time you really did something extraordinary! Ignoring the views of all the scholars and jurists of the Ummah, you adopted the verdict of Abu Ja’far. Whereas you should have taken into consideration the fact that from before also a large number of people from the nation believe in his Imamate and they imagine that you have usurped power that was rightfully Abu Ja’far’s. In spite of that you overlooked the verdicts of all the jurists and applied his opinion. This would weaken the foundations of your rule.” Mutasim’s became terribly infuriated and he said, “You have rendered a good advice; may God give you a good reward.” After that the Caliph ordered his minister to invite Abu Ja’far for dinner and poison the food. So that minister invited the Imam for dinner, but the Imam excused himself. The minister said, “We have only invited you for dinner, so that your presence would bring auspiciousness from God and so and so ministers of the Caliph would also like to meet you.” Finally the Imam attended the dinner and then realized that the food was poisoned. He asked them for the mount in order to return, but the host said, “Why the haste? Please stay some more.” Imam said, “It is better that I leave your place and go home.” After that he was in severe pain for a day and then finally passed away Tafsir Ayyashi, Vol. 1, Pg. 319; Biharul Anwar, Vol. 50, Pg. 5.
: الشيخ محمد بن مسعود العيّاشي في تفسيره:
باسناده عن زرقان صاحب ابن أبي داود و صديقه بشدّة قال: رجع ابن أبي داود ذات يوم من عند المعتصم و هو مغتمّ، فقلت له في ذلك، فقال:
وددت اليوم أنّي قدمت منذ عشرين سنة! قال: قلت له: و لم ذاك؟ قال:
لما كان هذا من الأسود! أبي جعفر محمّد بن عليّ بن موسى- (عليهم السلام)- اليوم بين يدي أمير المؤمنين [المعتصم] .
قال: قلت له: و كيف كان ذلك؟
قال: إنّ سارقا أقرّ على نفسه بالسرقة، و سأل الخليفة تطهيره بإقامة الحدّ عليه، فجمع لذلك الفقهاء في مجلسه، و قد أحضر محمد بن عليّ- (عليهما السلام)-، فسألنا عن القطع في أيّ موضع يجب أن يقطع؟ قال:
فقلت: من الكرسوع، قال: و ما الحجّة في ذلك؟ قال: قلت: لأنّ اليد هي الأصابع و الكفّ إلى الكرسوع، لقول اللّه في التيمّم: فَامْسَحُوا بِوُجُوهِكُمْ وَ أَيْدِيكُمْ [ النساء: 43.]، و اتّفق معي على ذلك قوم.
و قال آخرون: بل يجب القطع من المرفق، قال: و ما الدليل على ذلك؟ قالوا: لأنّ اللّه لمّا قال: وَ أَيْدِيَكُمْ إِلَى الْمَرافِقِ [المائدة: 6] في الغسل دلّ ذلك أنّ حدّ اليد هو المرفق، قال: فالتفت الي محمد بن عليّ- (عليه السلام)- فقال: ما تقول في هذا يا أبا جعفر؟ فقال: قد تكلّم القوم فيه يا أمير المؤمنين [قال: دعني ممّا تكلّموا به، أيّ شيء عندك؟ قال: اعفني عن هذا يا أمير المؤمنين] قال: أقسمت عليك باللّه [لما أخبرت بما عندك فيه، فقال- (عليه السلام)-: أمّا إذا أقسمت عليّ باللّه] إنّي أقول: إنّهم أخطئوا فيه السنّة، فانّ القطع يجب أن يكون من مفصل اصول الأصابع، فيترك الكفّ، قال: و ما الحجّة في ذلك؟
قال: قول رسول اللّه- (صلّى اللّه عليه و آله)-: «السجود على سبعة أعضاء الوجه و اليدين و الركبتين و الرجلين»، فإذا قطعت يده من الكرسوع أو المرفق لم يبق له يد يسجد عليها، و قد قال اللّه تعالى: وَ أَنَّ الْمَساجِدَ لِلَّهِ- يعني به هذه الأعضاء السبعة التي يسجد عليها- فَلا تَدْعُوا مَعَ اللَّهِ أَحَداً الجنّ: 18. و ما كان للّه لم يقطع، قال: فأعجب المعتصم ذلك، و أمر بقطع يد السارق من مفصل الأصابع دون الكفّ.
قال ابن أبي داود: قامت قيامتي و تمنّيت أنّي لم أك [حيّا] قال زرقان: إنّ ابن أبي داود قال: صرت إلى المعتصم بعد ثالثة ، فقلت: إنّ نصيحة أمير المؤمنين عليّ واجبة، و أنا اكلّمه بما أعلم أنّي أدخل به النار، قال: و ما هو؟ قلت: إذا جمع أمير المؤمنين في مجلسه فقهاء رعيّته و علمائهم لأمر واقع من امور الدين، فسألهم عن الحكم فيه فأخبروه بما عندهم من الحكم في ذلك، و قد حضر مجلسه [أهل بيته] و قوّاده و وزرائه و كتّابه، و قد تسامع الناس بذلك من وراء بابه، ثمّ يترك أقاويلهم كلّهم لقول رجل يقول شطر هذه الامّة بإمامته، و يزعمون أنّه أولى منه بمقامه، ثمّ يحكم بحكمه دون حكم الفقهاء؟!
قال: فتغيّر لونه و انتبه لما نبّهته له و قال: جزاك اللّه عن نصيحتك خيرا، قال: فأمر اليوم الرابع الامراء من كتّابه و وزرائه [4] بأن يدعوه إلى منزله، فدعاه فأبى أن يجيبه و قال: قد علمت أنّي لا أحضر مجالسكم.
فقال: إنّي إنّما أدعوك إلى الطعام، و احبّ أن تطأ ببابي و تدخل منزلي فأتبرّك بذلك، و قد أحبّ فلان بن فلان من وزراء الخليفة [لقائك] ، فصار إليه.
فلمّا طعم منها أحسّ السمّ، فدعا بدابّته فسأله ربّ المنزل أن يقيم، قال: خروجي من دارك خير لك، فلم يزل يومه ذلك و ليله في حلقه [في المصدر: في خلفه، و قال محقّق البحار: إنّ الصحيح في خلفة و هو بالكسر: الهيضة، و هي انطلاق البطن و القيء.] حتّى قبض- (عليه السلام)- تفسير العيّاشي: 1: 319 ح 109 و عنه البحار: 50/ 5 ح 7 و ج 79/ 190 ح 33 و ج 85/ 128 و الوسائل: 18/ 490 ح 5 و حلية الأبرار: 4/ 580 ح 2.
ـ أَحْمَدُ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ حَسَّانَ عَنْ أَبِي هَاشِمٍ الْجَعْفَرِيِّ قَالَ صَلَّيْتُ مَعَ ابي جعفر (عَلَيْهِ السَّلام) فِي مَسْجِدِ الْمُسَيَّبِ وَصَلَّى بِنَا فِي مَوْضِعِ الْقِبْلَةِ سَوَاءً وَذُكِرَ أَنَّ السِّدْرَةَ الَّتِي فِي الْمَسْجِدِ كَانَتْ يَابِسَةً لَيْسَ عَلَيْهَا وَرَقٌ فَدَعَا بِمَاءٍ وَتَهَيَّأَ تَحْتَ السِّدْرَةِ فَعَاشَتِ السِّدْرَةُ وَأَوْرَقَتْ وَحَمَلَتْ مِنْ عَامِهَا.

1. Ahmad ibn Idris has narrated from from Muhammad ibn Hassa’n from abu Hashim Ali-Ja‘fari who has said the following. “Once I prayed with abu Ja‘far (a.s.) in the Mosque of Ali-Musayyib. He lead the prayer with us and as to the direction of Makka he stood up facing straight. He also has said that a berry tree that was in the Mosque had dried up and had no leaves. The Imam (a.s.) asked for water and prepared himself under that tree for prayer. The berry tree came alive with leaves and fruits in that year.”

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ـ الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنْ مُعَلَّى بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنْ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الله عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِنَانٍ قَالَ دَخَلْتُ عَلَى أَبِي الْحَسَنِ (عَلَيْهِ السَّلام) فَقَالَ يَا مُحَمَّدُ حَدَثَ بِآلِ فَرَجٍ حَدَثٌ فَقُلْتُ مَاتَ عُمَرُ فَقَالَ الْحَمْدُ لله حَتَّى أَحْصَيْتُ لَهُ أَرْبَعاً وَعِشْرِينَ مَرَّةً فَقُلْتُ يَا سَيِّدِي لَوْ عَلِمْتُ أَنَّ هَذَا يَسُرُّكَ لَجِئْتُ حَافِياً أَعْدُو إِلَيْكَ قَالَ يَا مُحَمَّدُ أَ وَلا تَدْرِي مَا قَالَ لَعَنَهُ الله لِمُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ أَبِي قَالَ قُلْتُ لا قَالَ خَاطَبَهُ فِي شَيْءٍ فَقَالَ أَظُنُّكَ سَكْرَانَ فَقَالَ أَبِي اللهمَّ إِنْ كُنْتَ تَعْلَمُ أَنِّي أَمْسَيْتُ لَكَ صَائِماً فَأَذِقْهُ طَعْمَ الْحَرْبِ وَذُلَّ الاسْرِ فَوَ الله إِنْ ذَهَبَتِ الايَّامُ حَتَّى حُرِبَ مَالُهُ وَمَا كَانَ لَهُ ثُمَّ أُخِذَ أَسِيراً وَهُوَ ذَا قَدْ مَاتَ لا رَحِمَهُ الله وَقَدْ أَدَالَ الله عَزَّ وَجَلَّ مِنْهُ وَمَا زَالَ يُدِيلُ أَوْلِيَاءَهُ مِنْ أَعْدَائِهِ.
. Al-Husayn ibn Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla ibn Muhammad from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Abdallah from Muhammad ibn Sinan who has said the following. “Once I went to see abu al-Hassan (a.s.). He said, “O Muhammad, has something happened to the family of al-Faraj (the governor of al-Madina )?” I said, “Yes, ‘Umar (a member of al-Faraj family) has died.” The Imam (a.s.) said, “All thanks and praise belongs to Allah.” He said it twenty four times. I then said, “My master, had known it would make you this happy I would have come to running and bare foot with the news (to congratulate you).” The Imam (a.s.) said, “Do you not know what he –may Allah condemn him- once had said to Muhammad ibn Ali, my father?” The narrator has said that I said, “No, I do not know it.” The Imam (a.s.) said, “He spoke to my father about an issue and then said to him, “I think you are drunk.” My father then had said, “O Lord, if you know that I have been fasting this day, then make him test the taste of al-A ‘war, and the humiliation of captivity.” By Allah, in just a few days his belongings were looted and he was captured and know he is dead-may Allah deprive him of His mercy. Allah, the Most Majestic, the Most gracious, has exacted revenge from him and He continues to exact revenge for His friends from His enemies.
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ـ عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ قَالَ اسْتَأْذَنَ عَلَى ابي جعفر (عَلَيْهِ السَّلام) قَوْمٌ مِنْ أَهْلِ النَّوَاحِي مِنَ الشِّيعَةِ فَأَذِنَ لَهُمْ فَدَخَلُوا فَسَأَلُوهُ فِي مَجْلِسٍ وَاحِدٍ عَنْ ثَلاثِينَ أَلْفَ مَسْأَلَةٍ فَأَجَابَ (عَلَيْهِ السَّلام) وَلَهُ عَشْرُ سِنِينَ.

1. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father who has said the following. “Once a group of Shi‘a from the suburbs asked permission to meet abu Ja‘far (a.s.). He granted them permission and they came in his presence. In one meeting they asked him thirty thousand questions. He answered them all and at that time he was ten years old.”

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ـ عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ زِيَادٍ عَنْ دَاوُدَ بْنِ الْقَاسِمِ الْجَعْفَرِيِّ قَالَ دَخَلْتُ عَلَى ابي جعفر (عَلَيْهِ السَّلام) وَمَعِي ثَلاثُ رِقَاعٍ غَيْرُ مُعَنْوَنَةٍ وَاشْتَبَهَتْ عَلَيَّ فَاغْتَمَمْتُ فَتَنَاوَلَ إِحْدَاهُمَا وَقَالَ هَذِهِ رُقْعَةُ زِيَادِ بْنِ شَبِيبٍ ثُمَّ تَنَاوَلَ الثَّانِيَةَ فَقَالَ هَذِهِ رُقْعَةُ فُلانٍ فَبُهِتُّ أَنَا فَنَظَرَ إِلَيَّ فَتَبَسَّمَ قَالَ وَأَعْطَانِي ثَلاثَمِائَةِ دِينَارٍ وَأَمَرَنِي أَنْ أَحْمِلَهَا إِلَى بَعْضِ بَنِي عَمِّهِ وَقَالَ أَمَا إِنَّهُ سَيَقُولُ لَكَ دُلَّنِي عَلَى حَرِيفٍ يَشْتَرِي لِي بِهَا مَتَاعاً فَدُلَّهُ عَلَيْهِ قَالَ فَأَتَيْتُهُ بِالدَّنَانِيرِ فَقَالَ لِي يَا أَبَا هَاشِمٍ دُلَّنِي عَلَى حَرِيفٍ يَشْتَرِي لِي بِهَا مَتَاعاً فَقُلْتُ نَعَمْ قَالَ وَكَلَّمَنِي جَمَّالٌ أَنْ أُكَلِّمَهُ لَهُ يُدْخِلُهُ فِي بَعْضِ أُمُورِهِ فَدَخَلْتُ عَلَيْهِ لاكَلِّمَهُ لَهُ فَوَجَدْتُهُ يَأْكُلُ وَمَعَهُ جَمَاعَةٌ وَلَمْ يُمْكِنِّي كَلامَهُ فَقَالَ يَا أَبَا هَاشِمٍ كُلْ وَوَضَعَ بَيْنَ يَدَيَّ ثُمَّ قَالَ ابْتِدَاءً مِنْهُ مِنْ غَيْرِ مَسْأَلَةٍ يَا غُلامُ انْظُرْ إِلَى الْجَمَّالِ الَّذِي أَتَانَا بِهِ أَبُو هَاشِمٍ فَضُمَّهُ إِلَيْكَ قَالَ وَدَخَلْتُ مَعَهُ ذَاتَ يَوْمٍ بُسْتَاناً فَقُلْتُ لَهُ جُعِلْتُ فِدَاكَ إِنِّي لَمُولَعٌ بِأَكْلِ الطِّينِ فَادْعُ الله لِي فَسَكَتَ ثُمَّ قَالَ لِي بَعْدَ ثَلاثَةِ أَيَّامٍ ابْتِدَاءً مِنْهُ يَا أَبَا هَاشِمٍ قَدْ أَذْهَبَ الله عَنْكَ أَكْلَ الطِّينِ قَالَ أَبُو هَاشِمٍ فَمَا شَيْءٌ أَبْغَضَ إِلَيَّ مِنْهُ الْيَوْمَ.

1. Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated from Sahl ibn zd from Dawud ibn al-Qasim al-Ja‘fari who has said the following “Once I went to see abu Ja‘far (a.s.) and I had a few questions on three pieces of materials with proper markings and they were mixed as such that I could not distinguish. I felt sad. He picked one and said, “This is the letter of Ziyad ibn Shabib.” Then he picked up the other one and said, “.This is the letter of so and so.” I became awe struck. He looked at me and smiled.” The narrator has said that the Imam (a.s.) then gave me three hundred Dinars and asked me to deliver them to the certain persons of the sons of his uncle and said, “He will ask you to show him a professional person who would help him to buy goods, help show him one.” The narrator has said that I then went to him and gave him the Dinars and asked me, “O abu Hashim, can you show me a professional person who would help me to buy goods.” I said, “Yes, I can do so.” The narrator has said that a camel man asked me to speak on his behalf to abu Ja‘far (a.s.) to take part in certain matters of his affairs. I went to see him (abu Ja‘far (a.s.) to speak to him but he was having meal with a group of people and I did not get a chance to speak to him. He (abu Ja‘far (a.s.) said, “O abu Hashim, eat. He placed food before me. Then he said, initiating and without any question from me, “O slave, take good care of the camel-man that abu Hashim has brought for us. Keep him with you.” The narrator has said that one day I entered a garden along with him and said, “May Allah take my soul in service for your cause, I am addicted to eating fig. Pray to Allah for me.” He was quite and then after three day on his own initiation he said, “O abu Hashim, “Allah has removed your addiction.” Ever since it is the thing that I hate most.”

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ـ عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنْ بَعْضِ أَصْحَابِنَا عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الرَّيَّانِ قَالَ احْتَالَ الْمَأْمُونُ عَلَى ابي جعفر (عَلَيْهِ السَّلام) بِكُلِّ حِيلَةٍ فَلَمْ يُمْكِنْهُ فِيهِ شَيْءٌ فَلَمَّا اعْتَلَّ وَأَرَادَ أَنْ يَبْنِيَ عَلَيْهِ ابْنَتَهُ دَفَعَ إِلَى مِائَتَيْ وَصِيفَةٍ مِنْ أَجْمَلِ مَا يَكُونُ إِلَى كُلِّ وَاحِدَةٍ مِنْهُنَّ جَاماً فِيهِ جَوْهَرٌ يَسْتَقْبِلْنَ أَبَا جَعْفَرٍ (عَلَيْهِ السَّلام) إِذَا قَعَدَ فِي مَوْضِعِ الاخْيَارِ فَلَمْ يَلْتَفِتْ إِلَيْهِنَّ وَكَانَ رَجُلٌ يُقَالُ لَهُ مُخَارِقٌ صَاحِبُ صَوْتٍ وَعُودٍ وَضَرْبٍ طَوِيلُ اللِّحْيَةِ فَدَعَاهُ الْمَأْمُونُ فَقَالَ يَا أَمِيرَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِنْ كَانَ فِي شَيْءٍ مِنْ أَمْرِ الدُّنْيَا فَأَنَا أَكْفِيكَ أَمْرَهُ فَقَعَدَ بَيْنَ يَدَيْ ابي جعفر (عَلَيْهِ السَّلام) فَشَهِقَ مُخَارِقٌ شَهْقَةً اجْتَمَعَ عَلَيْهِ أَهْلُ الدَّارِ وَجَعَلَ يَضْرِبُ بِعُودِهِ وَيُغَنِّي فَلَمَّا فَعَلَ سَاعَةً وَإِذَا أَبُو جَعْفَرٍ لا يَلْتَفِتُ إِلَيْهِ لا يَمِيناً وَلا شِمَالاً ثُمَّ رَفَعَ إِلَيْهِ رَأْسَهُ وَقَالَ اتَّقِ الله يَا ذَا الْعُثْنُونِ قَالَ فَسَقَطَ الْمِضْرَابُ مِنْ يَدِهِ وَالْعُودُ فَلَمْ يَنْتَفِعْ بِيَدَيْهِ إِلَى أَنْ مَاتَ قَالَ فَسَأَلَهُ الْمَأْمُونُ عَنْ حَالِهِ قَالَ لَمَّا صَاحَ بِي أَبُو جَعْفَرٍ فَزِعْتُ فَزْعَةً لا أُفِيقُ مِنْهَا أَبَداً.

1. Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated from certain persons of our people from Muhammad ibn al-Rayyan who has said the following “Al-Ma’mun did all he could to prove that abu Ja‘far, Muhammad ibn Ali al-Rida (a.s.) was only a young man of worldly desires. However Al-Ma’mun could not succeed. When he became frustrated he gave his daughter in marriage to abu Ja‘far, Muhammad ibn Ali al-Rida (a.s.). For the ceremony he sent two hundred most beautiful entertaining girls each with a bowl in her hand with a precious pearl in it to well come abu Ja‘far, Muhammad ibn Ali al-Rida (a.s.) when he would sit on the special seat prepared for him. They, however, were not of any attraction to the Imam (a.s.) to disturb him. There was a man called Mukhariq who had a voice, musical skills, a guitar and a tall beard. Al-Ma’mun called him and he said, “O Amir al-Mu’minin, if he is a worldly man I will prove myself as dealing him deadly blows on your behalf.” He sat in front of abu Ja‘far, Muhammad ibn Ali al-Rida (a.s.) and began to bray a hee-haw that made all the people of the house gather around him. He began to play his guitar and sing. He did it for an hour but abu Ja‘far (a.s.) did not pay any attention to the right or left. Then he (a.s.) raised his head and said, “O you, tall bearded one, be pious before Allah.” The narrator has said that the musical instrument and guitar fell off his hand and he could not use his hands thereafter until he died. When Al-Ma’mun asked him about his condition he said, “When abu Ja‘far (a.s.) expressed his disappointment at me it struck me with a huge degree of fear from which I have not been able to relieve myself ever since.”

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ـ الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنْ مُعَلَّى بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ جُمْهُورٍ عَنْ مُعَمَّرِ بْنِ خَلادٍ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ يَقُولُ لِلرِّضَا (عَلَيْهِ السَّلام) إِنَّ ابْنِي فِي لِسَانِهِ ثِقْلٌ فَأَنَا أَبْعَثُ بِهِ إِلَيْكَ غَداً تَمْسَحُ عَلَى رَأْسِهِ وَتَدْعُو لَهُ فَإِنَّهُ مَوْلاكَ فَقَالَ هُوَ مَوْلَى أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ فَابْعَثْ بِهِ غَداً إِلَيْهِ.

1. Al-Husayn ibn Muhammad has narrated from Mu‘alla ibn Muhammad from Muhammad ibn Jumhur from Mu‘mmar ibn Khallad who has said the following. “I heard ’Isma‘il ibn Ibrahim say to al-rida (a.s.), ‘My son feels heaviness in his tongue. I intend to sent him tomorrow to you. Pass you your hand over his head and pray for him. He is your Mawla (slave).’” The Imam (a.s.) said, “He is a Mawla (slave) of abu Ja’far (a.s.). send him tomorrow to him (abu Ja‘far (a.s.).”

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ـ بَعْضُ أَصْحَابِنَا عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ حُكَيْمٍ عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي نَصْرٍ قَالَ قَالَ لِيَ ابْنُ النَّجَاشِيِّ مَنِ الامَامُ بَعْدَ صَاحِبِكَ فَأَشْتَهِي أَنْ تَسْأَلَهُ حَتَّى أَعْلَمَ فَدَخَلْتُ عَلَى الرِّضَا (عَلَيْهِ السَّلام) فَأَخْبَرْتُهُ قَالَ فَقَالَ لِي الامَامُ ابْنِي ثُمَّ قَالَ هَلْ يَتَجَرَّأُ أَحَدٌ أَنْ يَقُولَ ابْنِي وَلَيْسَ لَهُ وَلَدٌ.

One of our people has narrated from Muhammad ibn Ali from Mu‘awiya ibn Hakim from ibn abu Basir who has said the following. “Al-Najashi once asked me, “Who will be the Imam after your master? I wish you ask him so I will know.” I then went to see Ali al-Rida (a.s.) and informed him (of al-Najashi’s wish).” The narrator has said that the Imam said, “The Imam will be my son.” Then he said, “Can any one say that my son will be the Imam when he has no son?”
Al-Kāfi - Volume 1, Tacit and Explicit Testimony as proof of abu Ja‘far al-Thani’s (the second) (a.s.) Divine Authority over the people after abu al-Hassan al-Rida (a.s.), Hadith 5
ـ عِدَّةٌ مِنْ أَصْحَابِنَا عَنْ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ يَحْيَى عَنْ مَالِكِ بْنِ أَشْيَمَ عَنِ الْحُسَيْنِ بْنِ بَشَّارٍ قَالَ كَتَبَ ابْنُ قِيَامَا إِلَى أَبِي الْحَسَنِ (عَلَيْهِ السَّلام) كِتَاباً يَقُولُ فِيهِ كَيْفَ تَكُونُ إِمَاماً وَلَيْسَ لَكَ وَلَدٌ فَأَجَابَهُ أَبُو الْحَسَنِ الرِّضَا (عَلَيْهِ السَّلام) شِبْهَ الْمُغْضَبِ وَمَا عَلَّمَكَ أَنَّهُ لا يَكُونُ لِي وَلَدٌ وَالله لا تَمْضِي الايَّامُ وَاللَّيَالِي حَتَّى يَرْزُقَنِيَ الله وَلَداً ذَكَراً يَفْرُقُ بِهِ بَيْنَ الْحَقِّ وَالْبَاطِلِ.

1. A number of our people has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ja’far ibn Yahya from Malik ibn Ashyam from al-Husayn ibn Bashshar who has said the following. “Ibn Qiyaman wrote a letter to abu al-Hassan (a.s.) in which he had said the following. ‘How can you be an Imam when you do not have a son?” Abu al-Hassan al-Rida (a.s.) replied him with signs of anger, “How do you know that I will not have a son? By Allah, not many days and nights will pass before Allah will grant me a male child through who He will make the truth distinct from falsehood.”

Al-Kāfi - Volume 1, Tacit and Explicit Testimony as proof of abu Ja‘far al-Thani’s (the second) (a.s.) Divine Authority over the people after abu al-Hassan al-Rida (a.s.), Hadith 4
Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father that ’Isma‘il ibn Mihran who has said the following. “When abu Ja‘far left Madina for Baghdad the first time of his two journeys on his leaving I said to him, “May Allah take my souls in service for your cause, I am afraid about you in this condition. To who, after you, will belong the task (Leadership with Divine Authority)?” He turned to me laughing and said, “The disappearance, as have thought, will not take place this year. When he was about to be taken to al-Mu‘tasam (179/795 —became caliph 218/833 — 227/841), for the second time I went to him and said, “May Allah take my souls in service for your cause. You are leaving. To who, after you, will go this task Leadership with Divine Authority)?” He wept until his beard become soaked. He then turned to me and said, “This time you should be afraid about my life. The task (Leadership with Divine Authority) after me will go to my son Ali Al-Kāfi - Volume 1 p323
عَلِيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ مِهْرَانَ قَالَ: لَمَّا خَرَجَ أَبُو جَعْفَرٍ ع مِنَ الْمَدِينَةِ إِلَى بَغْدَادَ فِي الدَّفْعَةِ الْأُولَى مِنْ خَرْجَتَيْهِ قُلْتُ لَهُ عِنْدَ خُرُوجِهِ جُعِلْتُ فِدَاكَ إِنِّي أَخَافُ عَلَيْكَ فِي هَذَا الْوَجْهِ فَإِلَى مَنِ الْأَمْرُ بَعْدَكَ فَكَرَّ بِوَجْهِهِ إِلَيَّ ضَاحِكاً وَ قَالَ لَيْسَ الْغَيْبَةُ حَيْثُ ظَنَنْتَ فِي هَذِهِ السَّنَةِ فَلَمَّا أُخْرِجَ بِهِ الثَّانِيَةَ إِلَى الْمُعْتَصِمِ صِرْتُ إِلَيْهِ فَقُلْتُ لَهُ جُعِلْتُ فِدَاكَ أَنْتَ خَارِجٌ فَإِلَى مَنْ هَذَا الْأَمْرُ مِنْ بَعْدِكَ فَبَكَى حَتَّى اخْضَلَّتْ لِحْيَتُهُ ثُمَّ الْتَفَتَ إِلَيَّ فَقَالَ عِنْدَ هَذِهِ يُخَافُ عَلَيَّ الْأَمْرُ مِنْ بَعْدِي إِلَى ابْنِي عَلِيٍّ. کافی ج۱ ص ۳۲۳

I’ve been selling occasionally for a few years and lived in the US when I made my account and started selling. I live in Ireland now and have started making sales to people also in Ireland. I have changed my shop location and the item locations, my phone and app store are set to Ireland, and I’ve deleted and reinstalled the app. But Irish buyers are being charged VAT by depop: “Depop is required by law to collect value added tax (VAT) on this item because you are buying it from outside of the EU and it's priced under 150 euro” — on the couple sales I’ve made where the buyer paid anyway, I get an IOSS number, but can’t do anything with it because I’m posting domestically. Nothing online or in help documents — has anyone else had this issue or can suggest anything to try? Thank you in advance

In August last year I (M 56) began dating a woman (F 51) that I had known since high school. To be honest at the time I couldn’t remember exactly who this girl was until we went on a couple dates to learn more about each other. She knew who I was the entire time. We had fun together but we weren’t really compatible long term and I could see the writing on the wall. We mutually broke up around Thanksgiving the same year so we were serious for about three months. No one cheated. No one did anything bad to the other. I felt that any time I brought up my future goals or ideas or really anything, she would say that I’m wrong and explain alternative ways of doing things that just didn’t align with what I was looking for. We remained friends. No hard feelings. She had helped me move from my apartment last January to a new place. Neither one of us have dated since our breakup and are both still single. We both understand that we are friends and nothing else and we are both fine with that. I had bought myself a ticket to a concert for this past Friday and had planned to meet a couple of friends at the concert. Last weekend I called my ex and asked if she would like to go. I knew she liked the band and it was her birthday coming up. My treat. To my surprise she said that she would love to go. Great, I bought her a ticket and looked forward to the show. I live closer to the venue so it was decided that she would drive to my house and then I would drive to the show. We get to the show and parked but spent about 40 minutes in the car just catching up. It was a pleasant conversation but the first band had already started and I was anxious to get inside. Once we were inside, I saw some of my friends and we chatted briefly. She had met my friends before and talked to my friend’s wife so all is good. She wanted to go over to the merchandise table. She bought 2 vinyl records, a hat and a shirt which took a while. The venue is a very small amphitheater. They had food and drinks and the merchandise table where you couldn’t see the stage. I excused myself to by a beer and a jack and coke for her. The bar counter was close and we could see each other the whole time. I made it back to her before she finished her purchase. She kept calling her adult kids (in their 30’s) to see if she could pick something up for them. She was on her phone a lot. The first band finished and the second band had already started. I mentioned that I would like to grab a bite to eat and asked if she wanted anything. She agreed to meet me at concession stand. Like I said this is a very small venue and everything was close. Between each band, a lot of the audience would walk out to the concession area. It is general admission seating. First come, first served. I ordered the food and was waiting for it. Right after she joined me the food was ready. She said she didn’t want anything but I bought her something just in case thinking I would eat it if she didn’t. She ate half the food so I’m glad I bought extra. While we were standing there eating she would wander off leaving me to watch her purse and merchandise. If she wasn’t wandering off, she was texting on her phone. I felt a little weird about this. I’m not a baby sitter of her stuff while she just walked away looking around and she is ignoring me when she isn’t wandering but so far I’m cool. We are just friends and I bought her ticket as a gift. We finish eating and by now, the 3rd band is setting up. There are 4 bands total. I had explained to her before that I really wanted to see the final two bands. But now she has to go to the bathroom. The 3rd band starts playing. I’m like go ahead and once again I’m watching her stuff waiting for her. She comes back and says there is a flyer in the bathroom that she wanted to take a picture of but she didn’t have her phone. She retrieved her phone and goes back to the bathroom. I still haven’t seen any bands yet and I really wanted to see this band. She comes back and starts texting. I’m like maybe we should go find seats. She doesn’t say anything and continues texting. I mention again that we should go find some seats. She ends texting and starts rummaging through her purse doing I don’t know what. Between the merchandise table, eating the food, the texting and bathroom trips we lost a lot of time. I say for the third time we should find some seats and whatever she is doing, she can once we’re seated. Finally, we go inside and sit down. She mentioned that she would like to see if she can get the headlining band to sign her vinyl and she wants to go near the stage right before they come on and I agree if that’s what she wants to do. The rest of the time that the third band plays (3 songs because we had missed so much) she is seated next to me but isn’t watching the band. She is facing away from me and is texting the whole time. The third band finishes their set and up she goes to use the bathroom again and I’m left watching her stuff. When she returns, she grabs her wallet and runs off to buy herself another drink never offering or asking if I would like something. The headlining band begins. I guess the signatures weren’t that important since I am still holding her record. A little time goes by and I look over to the end of the isle to see her dancing and talking with some dude. Really, I don’t care that she is talking to someone but I am beginning to feel a little disrespected. We missed most of the overall show and she began ignoring me as soon as we stepped inside the venue. The headlining band is now halfway through their set and I see her in the aisle doing I don’t know what. She looks up and sees me and I give her the hand/arm signal like what are you doing? She waves me to come over. I can’t leave her stuff and I know that if I move, someone else will take our seats. Besides, I don’t want to stand in the aisle when we have seats. I don’t see the point. Two more songs and we meet eyes again. I give her the what are you doing signal again. Two more songs and she still hasn’t returned. Now, I’ve had enough. I feel totally disrespected. Missed more than half the show. Never see my friends again so I grab her stuff walk out to her, hand her all the merchandise and say I want to go home and start walking. She follows and asks me what is going on? I explain to her how she has made us miss half the show, she is on her phone texting the whole time and has basically ignored me the entire time that we have been there preferring to watch the show from the aisle instead of our seats. She says hey we are only friends, I can text if I want. I said sure you can but it was rude and disrespectful and friends don’t treat each other that way. She doesn’t want to hear it. She wants to go to my car, grab her things and stay. She wants to get an Uber home. So, we walk out to the car, she grabs her things, closes the door and walks back to the venue. I would have given her a ride but she just walks off. AITAH for leaving her there?

I have a friend in China who can help me verify the validity of each of the 3 factories (or the primary source of each if that’s the case) but what I don’t know is which of the 3 links I’m about to share has the best vpn pinball value of 2024.
I read through the poster’s “I bought from Alibaba so you don’t have to” series of posts and will also be including theirs here. In addition I saw two other recommendations before. I am not capable of building one of these. I don’t have extensive PC knowledge. I don’t play high end video games.
I am new to VPN because I was considering buying a pre-owned physical until I realized the prices snd work involved to maintain. I heard about 1up arcade and became excited at first but I’m glad I didn’t impulse buy and dug deeper to learn that those aren’t the way to go. Which lead me to here and me wanting to utilize my Chinese connection to reduce risk with the validity of the factories themselves but I need help with the specs. Here are the 3 I’ve looked at:
Option 1: This one has the top lights and extra screen and feels closest to the one I saw from rec room world when I began looking deeper.
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Latest-2024-model-Super-4K-49_1600832382819.html 4K and 120hz felt like big wins. Along with the other lights and screens.
Option 2: This is the factory the other poster with the detailed series of posts on him taking the risks so we don’t bought from. It doesn’t seem to have the top lights or top screen that the option 1 has but it sounded like his customer experience was positive and that he was able to get them to update his PC and graphics card and more. Unless I misunderstood and he just handled all that on his own?
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/detail_1600832382819.html?channel=minisite_a2706.wshop_index.82.i2&otherparams=https%3A%2F%2Fm.alibaba.com%2Fproduct%2F1600832382819%2FLatest-2024-model-Super-4K-49.html&scenery_id=2&tracelog=a2706.wshop_index.82.i2&spm=a2706.wshop_index.82.i2&wx_navbar_transparent=true
Option 3: This was the first one I was looking at from Alibaba before I came to this sub and found others. This one seems smaller and less feature rich but the price is much lower. As someone new to the scene part of me is apprehensive about spending $3-4K if there’s a decent option for the rec room closer to half that with enough features for a noob like me to still find it impressive. I just don’t want it to be like a 1up arcade purchase where it’s clear quickly the compromises are big and you end up with almost more buyers remorse from spending a decent amount on only a 3 out of 10 vpn experience when a grand or two more could have given a 8+ out of 10 experience.
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Direct-factory-virtual-pinball-machine-4k_1600544852718.html?__detailProductImg=https%3A%2F%2Fs.alicdn.com%2F%40sc04%2Fkf%2FH26ae48ef541c429c946d050ed5607420Z.jpg_200x200.jpg
Once I have a better idea of which place has the best specs value I can dig deeper with my contact and eventually share my experience here from a total noob perspective.

Bangalore, where do you get prescription lenses for your sunglasses?
My sister got me some Ray-Bans from Italy, but I have a pretty high power of approx -3.25 for both eyes, so I can’t use them.
Today I went to Lawrence and Mayo seeing all reviews, and they quoted 25k for Nikon lenses. I told namskara saar, and came out.
I don’t want to spend so much on this, since the sunglasses itself cost like around 8k.
Lenskart told they don’t do it. They asked me to buy an entire set (with frame) from them for 3k.
So, I ask - where do you buy prescription lenses for your sunglasses? Thanks in advance.

Hi guys, I was wondering if any of you has experience with the Austrialpin Ferrata.Bloc. At the moment I am thinking of buying one, however I was wondering how many ferratas there are in the alps, where you can actually use it and it makes sense to use it.

Hi, I want to buy OMEGA MOONSWATCH MISSION TO MERCURY from local person. I asked him if he has the receipt. He told me he doesn’t, but he has warranty from the store where he bought it. Is it enough for me to trust him or should I not buy from him? Is that warranty valid only in that store, or can I use it anywhere? Can you show me example of warranty? Thank you

I decided to watch the entire series again and my thoughts and opinions really changed from when I first (and second and third, etc.) watched it.
-I was a kid when I first watched this and I was never bothered with what they did and how the narrative went. One thing that didn't change was I didn't like Billie and everything that had to do with her - which erases most of S8. It would've been fine for an episode or two of her but the entire season??? I know it was addressed in the "S9" comics, but she and Christy being more powerful than the Charmed ones?
-I agree with some threads here that Constance M. Burge's focus on the girls' wiccan journey and being sisters should've been the focus and not the introduction of most of the fantasy elements in later seasons (which I have an opinion about). But just having demon of the week will not cut it; so I liked Brad Kern's take on having an overarching plot in a season.
-I liked the ColexPhoebe pairing before but now? Definitely not. I couldn't feel the chemistry anymore, if it was there in the first place. If I would rewrite it it would be : early detection of Cole as Belthazor, Cole trying to be good but ultimately giving in. It would've been also a journey for Phoebe to develop/awaken her empath powers (instead of getting empath powers out of nowhere - which I'm talking about later), since she definitely had issues after that relationship.
-Speaking of pairings, I actually wanted Phoebe to get with Dan instead of Piper getting with Dan. Because, to me, Dan had this maturity but enough fun for free-spirited Phoebe. And I felt they had chemistry more that ColexPhoebe or CoopxPhoebe.
-And I agree with some, that episode where Prue and Cole teamed up to go into that ghost town? You. Can. Definitely. Feel. The. Sizzle. between them. The development would have been more interesting. Here is this straight-laced witch and she falls for a demon.
-I didn't mind Piper and Leo's journey but it got dragged so much that they were repeating storylines.
-Coop and Henry should've been introduced earlier than the slapdash they did in S8. It would've been a better narrative than the baby/baby-daddy frenzy Phoebe had in S6 and S7. After Phoebe's experience with Cole, she could've had the "barrier on love" thing going, especially after Miles and Jason.
-Paige would have met Henry when she was in a slump in her career and "did I mention I had no life" in S5 & S6, when she was discovering the duties of her whitelighter half. What a team they could've been as a whitelighter and parole officer.
-The thing with the fantasy elements that were added in, I just didn't like most of them at all. I liked the Fairy Tales one but the existing myths, lore, and traditional culture? There's such a thing as own interpretation but come on! The existing ones have compelling backgrounds already why change them at all? It just irked me!
-Power progression. Piper's and Paige's made sense but Prue's and Phoebe's didn't. Prue would've been telekinesis, levitation, telekinetic strikes, flight, etc. Phoebe's were really random and they weren't related at all to me, despite the writers' explanations. Her progression could be precognition, chrono vision, astral premonition, astral projection, chronoskimming etc.
-The plot holes and continuity issues are strong in this series. Timeline, too. Oh the time travels and what was supposedly going to change or not drove me !!!
-Wyatt being OP *squints* Why? The S9 comics tried to address this as well as Chris's and Melinda's statuses.
-I know they stated that San Francisco was a nexus or something but it just occurred to me in my later rewatches that the Charmed Ones are limited in their operations. If they were the ultimate force of good, shouldn't they be traveling all over the world to address the major evils? Or were they outsourcing it? Was the Source of All Evil even headquartered in the US? The show was centric on The Charmed Ones lives... in San Francisco. What? It gave the impression that the demons traveled there for the sole purpose of being conveniently vanquished there.
-I wish Daryl was more prominent throughout the series and stayed throughout. I liked him. A mortal balance to the sisters' more paranormal activities.
-What else? So many others but overall I still liked the show despite my realizations later and the downhill run in the latter seasons. Defnitely something that made an impression on me since I'm still watching it now.

A little background my boyfriend’s son moved in with us and has not had one night at home without either his girlfriend or multiple friends over. His friends are rude and don’t say hi, or make conversation. In the beginning I would try to make small talk only to hear them talking about me in a negative manner in his room. So I don’t even bother. They eat and drink everything I buy, even crabbing multiple drinks on the way out. I buy sodas, teas, juices, lemonades, bottle water, lemonade. I like to have a large selection. I also buy all the food. The problem is at the end of the month money is tight and what would be more than a month supply is diminished and they will buy food for themselves only- take out- whatever for themselves. They never offer to cook anything or get anything for my boyfriend or I. I think he is such a disrespectful little shit and my boyfriend feels bad for not having been there for his son growing up so he puts up with this blatant disrespect. I have tried to talk to my boyfriend, his son and it goes no where. His son just lies to me saying he didn’t eat it, when obviously there is no one else it could be. He doesn’t clean or do anything. He has tried to cause so many fights between my boyfriend and I by making up things said and done. I’ve learned not to trust him or give him any consideration. It sucks, I hate this because I would like to have some kind of relationship with him but he is a little asshole and I find myself just resenting him. Our AC went out and AZ heat makes driving around unbearable. He will not let my husband or I borrow his car but will let these free loading friends drive it around. He was suppose to pay 1/3 of the rent every month and hasn’t. He doesn’t buy anything for the house. I don’t want him here- I’m pregnant now and it’s just not the type of environment I’m willing to bring a child into. I keep saying this disrespect will not be tolerated or allowed with this new baby. My boyfriend for the most part avoids any conflict. He also avoids addressing any of my concerns, until he blatantly disrespects my boyfriend and he is forced too. It’s awful we go days without talking to him and it sucks- this is not the home I want. However since I buy the grocery’s, and household items. I’m done. So I want to put a lock on the fridge and the cabinets, including laundry soap and even bathroom cabinets. My boyfriend thinks I’m being petty, but I don’t know what else to do. He has been talked to in depth and he says he understands and gets what I’m saying but nothing changes. Also our AC just went out so this sorry it’s not available bs regarding using his car has tipped me over the edge. He actually told me to take public transportation to my OB appointment because it was about 40 min in the car during the hottest part of the day (mind you he was home the whole time) but his girlfriend might want to go shopping when she gets there. I’m over it. I’m on this lease and I want to throw him and his caravan of rude friends out of my house. Obviously I can’t do this so I want to lock the fridge. Am I being petty what would you all do. Please understand I have tried to everything I can possibly think of to connect with him and he is an angry kid and I get it, he had it rough growing up. But I’m tired of being walked on and disrespected: am I the asshole.

Will be in Penang for a week, will be staying in Georgetown, I'm from the Philippines
Any tips? I want to live like a local
Specifically I want to know where should I do my groceries, I want to buy instant coffee that people in Malaysia commonly buy, chips, instant noodles, and other local goods in Malaysia
What are the modes of transportation in Penang and how much do they usually cost so we don't get scammed
What are the best places to eat for cheap, cafes, restaurants.
Are there any good thrift shops? Places I can buy sandals, nice t-shirts, not the souvenir type
How can I have wifi
And other tips that you may have
thank you!

Its very rare that my sister and i have happy moments. Ang bilis masapawan ng kanyang mga subtle but may diin na comments. Im 26F, She is 27F.
We patched things up early this year, we became closer though nandun parin yung same ugali nya na lahat dinadaan sa pera. Parang hawak ka niya dahil may pera siya. I was there for her nung nagbreak sila nung bf niya of 6 years and supported her hanggang sa hindi na siya umiiyak out of the blue. I had worse experience than she did, with her uttering “Di ko alam kung pano mo yun nasurvive ng mag-isa ka lang. Im sorry i wasnt there” , which i replied to my head “hindi naman kita malapitan e, im always rejected by you, my feelings and etc.” Pero it was okay, mapagpasensya naman akong tao. Naiinis ako pero ang bilis kong binabalewala.
I have utang to her na 12k and those for were the times na sinasamahan ko siya magliwaliw. Malibang, even if its my idea, sige, kain nalang sa labas para malibang nalang siya etc.
Earlier nagaway kami gawa ng ulo ng charger. Ang simple. Nakasaksak yung charger ko together with my own cord na may palatandaan and she removed it, she was going back to BGC, and getting her stuff. Ako i panicked, i for sure need my phone, and i want to use the charger itself since pag nasira ang battery ng phone ko, wala naman ako pambili or pangrepair ng bago.
She went crazy, and ako being used to her lies, natatawa nalang alo to be honest. Im not sure if she is lowkey insecure or what. Basta im tired. Ang gulo ng buhay kasama siya. im never at peace.

1. i stopped school so she can finish her’s. If we were given the same amount she would not survive as she does not have the guts to be a working student. While i was working and totally stopped school, i tried to go back by supporting myself pero di kaya. she never acknowledged that.
   
2. always making a comment on my appearance, everywhere, on a call , in person, even as simple as a bagong pimple, tumataba ka. “Oh look your clothes dont fit you anymore”, “omg your eyebags are really there”, “you got stretch mark here oh” Sabi ko nga, lagi siyang nagpipinpoint ng kung ano ano, she maybe lowkey insecure and this is her validation
   
3. Subtle remarks - example: when i get told i look the older sibling- she always laughs and say “mukha nga syang ate ko” with the tone na “mukha na siyang matanda and i look young and pretty”, where infact i dont deny she is baby face, and number 2, tbh, she looks to dependent when outside, i had to take care of the stuff that i look like the panganay. But i dont look way beyond my age.
   

4.) Her assuming i dont have friends. our conversation went from “di ko nga nakikilala friends mo” to which i replied “wala kasing opportunity” and mag respond back siya ng “ay, i thought you were gonna say wala ka kasing friends”. Like, my bff lives faraway, and workfriends ko are already mommies with each 2 and above ang anak, you cant expect them to join you and your mamahaling taste. Theyd rather spend that with their family.
5.) always blaming me infront of other people. “Ang weird nya nga eh, gusto nya gawin to pero ayaw niya yung isa” where infact dagdag gastos kasi, so i only do those na gusto ko talagang gawin.
6.) Was sick during vacation and she got mad. I was blazing hot with fever and she said “what a sister vacation” because di ko siya masamahan sa beach. For all i know she was only there to take pictures, like. Lots of them. And it seems i cant take a breather. Tapos sasabihin ako ang adik sa pictures
7.)A big ass liar. When i know for i fact that she knows i know she’s lying and would still deny it. Like yung charger ko kaninang hinigit nya habang ginagamit ko, and i know for a fact its mine, and finding her charger (ipad charger vs iphone) na intact pa at inabot ko na sakanya, her leaving a glass sa kwarto, her not putting her plates, mag iiwan ng basura sa cr, and when i call her out for it nagiging defensive.
i thought marerepair relationship namin pero turns out she cant accept mga feedback ko, and i cant open to her about it. Im not perfect myself but i am trying. i cant open to her about anything. I just dont want my dad to see what had happened sa ugali ni sis, maybe ugali ko, and pano kami makikitungo na sa isat isa or him questioning himself san siya nagkamali. Im also taking care of his mental health at senior nadin siya. i cant take it anymore.

I’ve had with placing orders, making sure the dish is vegan or can be made vegan, and then it coming out with meat / cheese / butter / egg etc. on the side. This happens all the time, no matter how much I explain being vegan. Even saying I’m allergic to animal products doesn’t make a difference.
Non-vegans just don’t see it as a big deal. A few people have even mocked me for being so “bothered,” one even saying “are you a Jain or something?” (I’m not, but do practice nonviolence and veganism…close enough for some Americans 🤦🏽).
So I will never order from a non-vegan restaurant again. Never. I have two restaurants (out of hundreds) where I can eat, and one isn’t very good. I know this is a “first world problem,” and it’s totally worth it for the animals, but it still seems awful how most people just don’t take veganism seriously.
What also gets me is that this is in a fairly big, very liberal city (don’t want to give away my location). I’m talking San Francisco, Boston levels of liberal. We haven’t elected a Republican since before I was born (and I’m far from young). You see signs about climate change everywhere. And yet veganism is very unpopular and people don’t take it seriously.

I used to have a very cute pair of prescription heart shaped, rimless, pink/red sunglasses I got from EyeBuyDirect like two years ago now - they still work, but I wanted to reorder because I have a scratch on one eye. I went to go reorder at EyeBuyDirect, but they won't let me because their supplier changed :))))))) went to ZenniOptical and they also would not let me order (my SPHs are in the -5 range, and they can't accommodate more than -4.00). I contacted EBD and they assured me that while Sun Amore no longer came in my prescription, their Love and Bae frames would both work!
So I put in an order for their Love frames. And then days later my entire order got put on hold because "their lab said they couldn't do it". So I asked about the Bae frames that they assured me would work. No dice.
I know someone has to be able to do it, because I literally still own a pair. Is there anywhere where I can get them done? GlassesUSA is supposed to have a pair and it says they can fulfill my prescription, but I've seen mixed reviews. Google only shows me EBD and Zenni. Does anyone have any experiences with GlassesUSA? UseMyFrame also has a pair of red prescription heart shaped glasses you can order, but I can't tell if the reviews for them are legit? Anyone else know a place to get glasses like this, in red? (Firmoo has a pair, but the closest they get is gradient pink - I might say "screw it" and order their purple lenses, though, if nothing else pans out).
Thank you so much!!! I've been a devoted Zenni or EBD person for a long while now, and before that it was glasses bought at my optometrist, so I'm not sure what else is actually good and what just pays for fake reviews.

So I (20f) met my ex fiance(22m) when I was living in TN and met him off of bumble and just before a year after dating we got engaged and shortly later we were getting kick out of my aunts house (very long story) so I was moving back to Utah to live with my mom while getting back on my feet. He followed with me to Utah. Shortly after we moved, I ended up pregnant, we didn't think I could because we had gone MONTHS with nothing, but it turned out to be stress preventing my body from allowing pregnancy.
Everything was wonderful. Great sweet guy, caring and thoughtful, and not the best at communicating, especially with his emotions. He was better than any person on social media as a support person during labor, and shortly after, our som was in the nicu, and I had a c section, so it was rough. But he was amazing with it all! And a great dad and very involved and caring.
Then, 4 months post partum, I find out all this stupid shit.
This is our first son, and there were complications . He's a little extra needy when it comes to food and gaining weight. He had an iugr and was 1 month premature. I was going to be staying at home to take care of our kiddo cause that was my dream, and at the time, he said he wouldn't be able to take care of the kiddo by himself.
Well, about 2.5 months into post partum, he stopped being fully present, I was doing everything with the rare times he would do stuff. I thought everything was okay, and he was struggling with post partum depression because he was still sweet, caring, loving, and still seemed like he wanted to be a part of the family. Arguments started about him not helping around the house, him hardly helping with kiddo, and when I would try to wake him up he would lay there pretending to be asleep or yelling at me that he's not gonna wake up.
He started to live in his truck as I started to speculate cheating but couldn't figure out how to pinpoint it, and the engagement ring came off.
Small background when we were engaged, and he pretty much was getting screwed over with a car his parents pulled a loan for when he was 16, but he was paying for it. He couldn't purchase a car and needed one asap, so I helped by putting the loan in my name. Well shortly after kicking him out I told him if he couldn't get the loan in his name I'll have to get rid of the car cause of the dept to income for an apartment even if he pays on it as well as me being scared that he'd just screw me over.
One other back story i saw him texting a women on snapchat and I asked who she was (because previously there was multiple arguments about him needing to stop talking and unadd the same ex of his an another about him liking half naked women on instagram). He says that it's one of the people from his gaming group, she lived in a neighboring state, which turned out as a lie. One day when doing laundry at a mat I was loading up in the back of the car and saw him open a snap of hers and respond, both of them putting in a lot of effort in the photos (which he doesn't do for me). I get in and tell him that's not her being friendly she's trying to fuck you and be a home wrecker, hah I was right... but he tried to convince me she was a friend, I never believed it.
One day, the day before mother's day, before he got his vehicle he was needing a ride with the car to put stuff in his storage unit from the car. I was going to get a breather because things were getting emotional and he stole my car. Cops were called and some women had picked him up. It was the girl he said months ago is a gaming buddy. Later we talked and he said he wanted to work on us and he'd remove her, she knows he has a family and us just a friend and stuff like that. I didn't really believe him. Well he removed her then said he's gonna go for a drive to get fresh air and think, turns out he re added her then went to her work event.
Shitty part of mothers day, my first mind you, finding out I'm being cheated on, and then goes "she said happy mothers day btw" like why the hell are you talking to her when your "trying to make it up to me for the damage so my first mothers day ain't ruined." He admits "She's a friend" that he had went to a concert with, goes to the bar with and visits her on lunch. There was arguments of how that's not what friends do and beginning to ask him how many times did he fuck her. He kept trying to convince me she's just a friend.
Some time when buy with arguing about that and him going "I blocked her I'll follow your boundaries to fix this" then couple hours later re add her. I began talking to men and an old ex because having people to talk to even when it's not about the drama is how I cope and it kept me above water.
Mind you at this time he really hasn't asked to see his kid and hasn't really acknowledged him unless I say something. We also were broken up before I started talking to other people.
He got pissed that I was talking to other people and started yelling at me about it.
Well I was tired of "she's just a friend" arguments cause I knew something was off. One morning I left work early (my shift starts way early) I went home took his phone while he was sleeping and went through it. Yup confirmed that I was right the past couple months and shit. So I woke him up and was like I know now tell me.
His pitty excuse that I don't believe anymore but at the time did is: I had an ex back when I was dealing drugs in Florida ask if she can move with me to my home state on one run but I told her I couldn't cause I was still under age and living with my parents and she killed herself when I left because I didn't take her with me and her dad is abusive. Well he said one time when he went to the bar he saw her looking at him and then he went to smoke and then came back in the bar and she was still staring so he went to talk to her because he "didn't feel loved so why the fuck not"
Side note he was jealous of our infant son because (starting at less than 1 month old of feeling jelous) that I was giving kiddo all move attention and loving on kiddo and my cats. Because I was suffering PPD PPA and Post partum anger, he wasn't there for me and even yelled saying things like "you shouldn't feel that way, things happen and it's fine there's alternatives" when I would cry about things that were struggling with kiddo like breast feeding and things like that. Fucking jealous of an infant dude.
Then said that they only fucked twice and it started when he saw her at the concert and gave her a ride home because she was drunk and her friends left her. That was brought up because I saw her tiktok with her post him with them in the car. I said you could have bought her an Uber and I don't believe her friends left her. The truth later be told 1 month after I found out about him full on cheating was he got on tinder, met her, picked her up and took her to the concert, fucked her then came home.
He was constantly gone while I was taking care of our kid so he can fuck around many times.
Well I forgot most stuff because of my ptsd response and blockage but recently he had kept seeing her and I said I was done. One day he's begging to work on things and the next day he blocks my number saying he never wants to hear from me again.
This past week has been fucked. To put it short. He refused to see his son when I was available in between work and doctors appointments because he didn't want to move his date and he already has went over a week without seeing the little guy. He did this twice.
He kept trying to say I think we will work out and come back to each other in the future. Saying things like I wanna see where things go with Jessica, if they work out great if not great and then we can try on us. Saying he will wait for me and that he will compete with the other men that I talk to or date. And stupid shit like that.
I told him I was first I should have never been second. Told him if he continues to pursue her I will never be willing to wrap back around to this even years from now when he's done with his stupid manic episode. He's showing heavy heavy traits of bipolar.
Well anyways
When he was in kiddos life and I went back to work I would tap in on the Alex to check in since he would never answer me and I would hear kiddo awake for hours or crying for so long wanting food that I would constantly have to leave work. I have gotten a video of him saying he won't wake up to feed our kid from a recent event. Kiddo has torticolis in his neck causing flat head and he needs off of it as much as possible but he hardly ever was up so kiddo would be on his head from bed time at 8 to 9 pm all the way till he woke up at 12 pm on later days but no earlier than 10 am when kiddos wake up time that he actually wakes up at is 7 am. He's constantly drinking and admitted to drinking and driving on the way home from work. The first thing in his fridge at his apartment was beer and constantly going to the bars.
Even when I was around with kiddo he would almost never acknowledge him.
He's always threatened since kid was 1.5 months old (way before I knew about anything) he would just sign his rights away. Well just this past Friday he said he wanted to so I said I can print off the papers to fill out and sign so I did and Saturday after he slept on it, had a calm conversation about it, the papers were notarized and emailed to the courts.
He blocked my number even though he technically can't and doesn't give a shit.
I feel like I failed my kid. I promised I would never find someone that was going to be a father to my kid the same way my dad was to me and I failed. No one saw this everyone was like it was a flip of a switch cause he was over the moon for me and was so excited to be a dad and now he's saying things like she's worth loosing my family and never seeing the family again. I hurt for my son the most.
:((
Edit: Another side note besides the neglect toward the child he has also laid his hands on me 3 times out of anger. Even when I was waking him to help me with kiddo, he choked me. I fear he will get angry at kiddo to hurt him cause I've watched him get so mad and yell at him and make the face he would make before he would hurt me.

I'm trying to remember the name of a PC game I played between 2014-2017. Here are the details I recall:

1. **Genre:** It was a single-player, 3rd person, bloody, fighting game with zombies and other monsters. The setting was fictional, with an aesthetic that looked like the pirate era.
2. **Graphics:** The game had old pixelated 3D graphics, reminiscent of a PS2 game but on PC.
3. **Beginning:** The game started with a cutscene of a boat sailing at night. The camera enters the ship where a guy is sleeping, and a weird centipede-like creature enters his nose and infects him.
4. **Characters:** There were two characters to choose from, each with different stats. One was a guy who probably held a sword, and the other was a woman with a spear.
5. **Gameplay:** The game began with a tutorial area introducing fighting mechanics. Zombies could grab and eat the character slowly before being shaken off. You could do combos, buy techniques, weapons, pseudo artifacts, and combos from a shop in the menu. The levels were placed on a map that you progressed through.
6. **Plot:** The game started in a burning village with a cutscene showing people fleeing from monsters. One guy trips and gets eaten by a zombie. Later, we encounter new monsters, such as hounds that jump through fences. In one area, hounds surround a dead guy with a floating blue soul above him, which thanks you and gives you a ring after you defeat the monsters.
7. **Bosses:**

• A red-haired woman with blades in her sleeves, whom you can fight again later when she has a new suit and a helmet with a red glowing thing.
• A witch who uses weird red magic.
• A strong brute with an axe (his attack might have involved crumbling earth).
• A monster playing a piano and walking upside down on all fours, later killed by a falling chandelier.
• Towards the end, there are either two bosses: a prince-like guy who turns into a mantis-like creature inside a castle, and a princess who turns into the centipede. After the final fight, the castle explodes.

1. **Levels:** There was a forest level with flying enemies and traps that could stab you from the floor. Another level had floor traps that looked like eyes, and I'm pretty sure there were three such "eye" levels.

Any help identifying this game would be greatly appreciated!

I personally feel like the new points system of Cold war, outbreak, vangaurd, and mwIII kinda ruined the flow of zombies, Because of the new fixed based point system that only changes if it's a headshot kill and the load out system making it where you can spawn in with any weapon. It really does make wall buys feel useless in a way. What's the point where you can just spawn with a (let's assume bo6 will have same meta as cold war) shotgun with the best attachments. Its just very boring :/

Opening cans can be a hassle without the right tool. Having a can opener that is easy to use and reliable at home or on the go.
In this blog post, we’ll explore different types of can openers that will make your life easier.
From manual openers to electric versions, there are plenty of options for everyone.
Read on to learn about the different types of can openers and which one is right for you.

1. Bunker Can Opener

The Bunker can openers are different types of can openers and reliable can openers on the market.
They have a simple, easy design, making them an ideal choice for those who don’t want to bother with more complex models.
These can openers come in two parts: one blade and one handle. To use them, you attach the blade to the top of the can and then grip the handle firmly as you rotate it around the lid.
The blade will puncture the can and then peel away the metal lid.
The handle has a large knob on it, which helps you control the speed at which you turn the opener.
The bunker can openers come in manual and electric models, making them extremely versatile.
Electric models are slightly more expensive than their manual counterparts but are usually much faster and easier to use.
No matter which type of Bunker can opener you choose, it’s sure to make your life easier when it comes time to open cans.
They are durable and will provide years of service, so they are definitely worth the investment.

2. Butterfly Can Opener

The butterfly can opener is an incredibly useful kitchen tool that is perfect for any home cook.
This type of can opener is one of the different types of can openers, with a small, hand-held device with two blades that look like a butterfly's wings.
To use a butterfly can opener, place the top of the can between the two blades and twist the handle in a circular motion to cut open the lid.
The blade will then be able to grab onto the rim of the lid and lift it off.
One of the best things about the butterfly can opener is its size and portability. Because it's so small, it fits easily into a kitchen drawer or utensil caddy.
Additionally, the butterfly can opener does not require much effort to operate, making it great for people with weakened hands or those with arthritis.
The butterfly can opener is also very safe to use, as it doesn't leave sharp edges on the can. This prevents you from getting cuts while you're handling your cans.
Overall, the butterfly can opener is a great tool in your kitchen. It's lightweight, compact, and easy to use, and it provides a safe way to open cans without leaving sharp edges behind.

3. Camp Can Opener

Camp can openers are great for campers and other outdoor enthusiasts who need a reliable tool to open cans.
These openers are lightweight, compact, and easy to store, making them ideal for camping trips.
Camp can openers usually have a folding design that allows them to fit inside a backpack or glove box.
They also come with a carabiner, which can easily be attached to the outside of a bag or belt loop.
The blades on these openers are usually made of stainless steel and are designed to resist corrosion and rust.
Some even feature a magnet to help you store them conveniently on the side of a refrigerator or other metal surface.
These types of can openers are easy to use and require no electricity, making them perfect for outdoor adventures where power isn’t available.

4. Church Key Can Opener

The church key can opener is a traditional, hand-held device used to open cans.
This type of can opener has been around since and is still popular today.
The design of a church key opener consists of two pointed metal prongs attached to a metal handle, which allows you to puncture the top of a can and pull off the lid.
The church key opener is among different types of can openers, with no special skills required.
All you need to do is puncture the metal lid of the can with the sharp prongs and then pull off the lid using the attached handle.
This type of opener also makes it easy to open jars and bottles with narrow openings.
The church key can opener is an affordable and reliable option for those who don’t want to invest in an electric can opener or have limited space in their kitchen.
They are relatively small and lightweight, making them easy to store when not in use.
However, because of the design, these types of openers require a bit of strength and may be difficult to use if you have arthritis or weak hands.

5. Claw-Type Opener

The claw-type can opener is one of the most versatile and widely used can openers in existence.
This style of can opener is so popular because it is easy to use, lightweight, and affordable.
It consists of a small handle and a pointed claw that hooks onto the lid of the can and rotates around it.
The claw will easily puncture the lid of the can, allowing you to easily and safely remove it.
The claw-type opener is ideal for opening both cans and jars. It is also great for people with limited hand strength or dexterity, requiring minimal effort.
This type of opener is also great for those short on space, as it can easily be stored in a drawer or cupboard when not in use.
One of the main drawbacks of the claw-type opener is that it tends to produce sharp edges when the can is opened.
To prevent this, you should always use a cloth or other soft material to hold the can while opening it, as this will protect your hands from any potential injuries.
Overall, the claw-type opener is special among different types of can openers, a choice for anyone looking for a simple, inexpensive, and efficient way to open cans or jars.

6. Countertop Can Opener

Countertop can openers are some of the most common types of can openers and can be found in almost any kitchen.
These are usually electric can openers that are designed to sit on a countertop. Countertop can openers are easy to use and typically come with a detachable cord for convenience.
Many models offer additional features such as built-in bottle openers and knife sharpeners; some even have a magnetic holder for storing the can opener when not in use.
The countertop can openers are often lightweight, making them great for people who need to take their can opener with them on trips.
They are different types of can openers used for clean-cutting cans, making them ideal for those who want to enjoy smooth edges on their canned goods.

7. Key Can Opener

The Key Can Opener is one of the different types of can openers used for opening cans.
It's very simple and straightforward to use – insert the blade into the can and turn it clockwise until it is open. It's made of durable steel and has a comfortable plastic handle.
However, It's one of the most efficient types of can openers since you don't need to worry about adjusting the blade to fit the size of the can.
The key can opener also comes with a magnet, making retrieving small objects inside the can easy.
Unlike other can openers, the key can opener does not leave sharp edges behind, which makes it safe for children to use.
It's also great for those who are short on space, as it takes up much less room than a traditional can opener.
The only drawback of the key can opener is that it won't work on cans with a larger diameter, such as paint cans or large jars.
However, it's still one of the different types of can openers tool to have around in case you ever need to open a small can.

8. Lever-Type Can Opener

The lever-type can opener is a very useful tool for opening cans. It uses a simple lever mechanism to open cans quickly and easily.
It has an ergonomic design that makes it comfortable to use and easy to grip.
The handle allows for more leverage, which means it is great for opening cans with difficult lids.
It is also small and lightweight, making it convenient for storage and transport. The lever-type can opener is perfect for opening smaller cans with difficult lids.
This can opener is great for those needing to open multiple cans quickly.
It is also great for people with limited arm strength because its design requires minimal force.
The lever-type can opener is a great tool for those needing to open multiple cans quickly.
It is also great for those with limited arm strength, as its ergonomic design requires minimal effort to use.
These are different types of can openers, perfect for anyone looking for an easy and efficient way to open cans.

9. Manual Can Openers

Manual can openers are different types of can openers, and they are often the least expensive option.
These can openers are easy to use and require no additional power source, making them ideal for anyone who wants a quick and efficient way to open cans.
Manual can openers come in two basic varieties: wheel-style and lever-style.
Wheel-style can openers use a sharp wheel or blade to cut around the circumference of the can’s lid. This type of can opener is easy to use and relatively inexpensive.
On the other hand, Lever-style openers use a sharp cutting tool operated by a lever.
These openers tend to be more expensive but offer more precise control over the cutting process.
Manual can openers are durable and typically handle heavier-duty tasks than electric or battery-operated can openers.
Additionally, these openers require very little maintenance and will last for years if properly cared for.
However, manual can openers can be tiring to use for larger cans, as they require some physical effort.

10. Magnetic Can Opener

A magnetic can opener is one of the different types of can openers simple and easy way to open cans.
It works by attaching itself magnetically to the side of a can lid and lifting it off easily.
These openers are ideal for those with limited hand strength or arthritis, as they require minimal effort to operate.
They also allow users to keep their hands away from sharp edges, making them safer to use.
Magnetic openers come in various sizes and styles, so you can find one that works for your needs.
When using this type of opener, make sure to read the manufacturer's instructions carefully to ensure proper use.

11. One-Touch Can Opener

One-touch can openers are a convenient and efficient way to open cans quickly and easily.
These different types of can openers are useful for people with limited hand strength or those who suffer from arthritis or other conditions that make it difficult to use a traditional manual can openers.
The one-touch can opener is a device that automatically opens cans of all sizes, shapes, and materials with the push of a single button.
It works by using powerful magnets to grip the can lid and then using a lever system to remove the lid without leaving sharp edges.
It also has an internal blade guard to keep hands and fingers safe while operating it.
The one-touch can opener is great for people who find it difficult to use a manual can opener, and it's also an ideal choice for busy households who need to get their food opened quickly and efficiently.

12. Electric Can Openers

Electric can openers are a great option for those looking for an easy and convenient way to open cans.
These different types of can openers use electric power to operate, meaning that you don’t need to exert any physical effort to open a can.
Electric can openers are very versatile and can be used on almost any size of the can.
Using an electric can opener is quite easy; all you need to do is to place the device on the top of the can, press the button, and it will start to cut through the lid.
Most electric can openers have an automatic stop feature that prevents the blade from cutting too deep into the can.
Additionally, these devices usually come with a magnetized top that can hold onto the lid as it’s being cut off, making it much easier to retrieve and discard the lid without making a mess.
When choosing an electric can opener, it’s important to ensure that it’s the right size for the type of cans you’ll be opening.
It should also have a strong motor, making opening stubborn lids easier and keeping the device operating for a long time.
Additionally, it’s important to check that the device is made from sturdy materials so it doesn’t break or rust over time.
Electric can openers are an excellent choice for those who want an easy and convenient way to open cans. With their powerful motors, these devices can easily handle even the toughest lids.

13. Pneumatic Can Openers

Pneumatic can openers are different types of can openers great for commercial kitchens and food service establishments where speed and efficiency are a must.
These devices use compressed air to open cans quickly and with minimal effort.
They also have the advantage of being safer than manual or electric can openers since they don't require sharp blades.
Unlike other types of can openers, pneumatic models use a hose to attach to an external compressed air source.
You'll need a reliable compressed air source to use these openers.
The upside is that these can openers are much faster and more efficient than their manual or electric counterparts, allowing you to open several cans simultaneously with minimal effort.
Pneumatic can openers are also much quieter than other types, making them ideal for areas where noise is a concern.
They’re also highly efficient, meaning they don’t require as much energy to operate as manual or electric can openers.
The downside of pneumatic can openers is that they’re not as portable as manual or electric models since you’ll need to carry around the external source of compressed air.
Additionally, these devices can be more expensive than manual or electric models.
However, if you’re looking for speed and efficiency in a commercial kitchen, pneumatic can openers are definitely worth the investment.

14. Battery-operated Can Openers

Battery-operated can openers are perfect for people who want to avoid the mess of manual openers and need a reliable, easy-to-use opener for their daily use.
These openers are generally lightweight, handheld devices that can be used with just one hand and require no manual effort.
These openers are different types of can openers in various shapes and sizes, so you can find one that fits your needs perfectly.
They typically require either battery, and they are usually quite affordable.
The benefit of these openers is that they work quickly and easily, which makes them great for busy households.
In addition, they are generally quiet, meaning you won’t have to worry about disturbing anyone while using them.
The downside to battery-operated openers is that you will need to replace the batteries frequently.
Additionally, some models may not work as well on larger cans.
Overall, battery-operated can openers are a great option for those looking for an efficient way to open cans without relying on manual methods.
With their easy-to-use design and convenience, these openers easily and safely open cans.

15. Solar Powered Can Openers

For those looking to reduce their energy consumption and their carbon footprint, solar-powered can openers are different types of can openers good for you.
These devices utilize the sun’s energy to open cans and provide a clean and green alternative to manual and electric can openers.
Solar-powered can openers generally comprise the solar panel and the opener itself.
The solar panel captures energy from the sun, which is then converted into power and sent to the opener.
Once the energy has been stored, it can then be used to power the can opener whenever needed.
The opener itself is designed to be simple and efficient. It consists of a wheel or blade rotated around the can's rim to cut through the metal lid and make opening easier.
Some models even feature automatic locking mechanisms to ensure that the can does not move while it is being opened.
These devices are great for anyone looking for an eco-friendly solution to their can opening needs.
They also make a great gift for those caring about the environment, as they can save time and energy.
However, solar-powered can openers should only be used when the sun is out and are unsuitable for long-term storage due to the reliance on natural light.

16. Ring Pull Can Opener

Ring pull can openers are one of the different types of can openers, the most convenient tools you can have in your kitchen.
This type of can opener is designed to puncture through metal lids, allowing you to easily open cans without putting much effort into it.
It’s the perfect tool for those who don’t want to deal with the hassle of manual can openers or electric ones requiring power and technical know-how.
The ring pull can opener has two parts: the lid-piercing head and the handle.
The head is composed of sharp, stainless steel prongs that are used to puncture the lid of the can and create a hole.
The handle is typically made from plastic and allows you to firmly grip and twist the lid, which breaks the seal and allows you to open the can easily.
When using a ring-pull can opener, it’s important to ensure that you’re gripping the handle tightly and twisting in a counterclockwise motion.
If you’re not careful, you could damage the edges of the can or cut yourself on the prongs.
This type of can opener is particularly useful if you’re dealing with canned goods with a hard-to-pierce lid, such as tuna cans or other items with strong metal lids.
It’s also great for people with limited strength or mobility, requiring very little effort and force to use.
Overall, the ring pull can opener is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a simple, easy-to-use can opener that won’t take up too much space in the kitchen.

17. Side Can Opener

Side can openers are different types of can openers that do not require using your hands.
This type of can opener features two handles that are placed along the sides of the can.
To use this type of opener, place the handles around the circumference of the can and then squeeze the handles together.
This forces the blades on either side of the handle to cut through the top of the can.
Side can openers are easy to use and provide quick access to the can without using any additional tools.
The handles also help to keep your hands away from the sharp edges of the can lid.
Additionally, this type of can opener is often very lightweight and easy to store, making it a great option for those with limited kitchen space.
However, one downside to the side can openers is that they may not be as strong as other types of openers.
If you are dealing with particularly stubborn cans, using an electric or manual can opener might be better.
Additionally, side can openers may not work on all types of cans and lids, so it's important to ensure they will be compatible with your particular cans before purchasing.

18. Single Wheel Can Opener

Single Wheel Can Openers are ideal for those who prefer a manual, no-fuss approach.
These openers feature a single wheel that is attached to a handle. To use the opener, you insert the blade into the top of the can and then turn the wheel typically.
These different types of can openers are designed to be easy to use and require minimal effort and no special tools. They are typically made of stainless steel and are very durable.
This type of can opener is also very cost-effective, as they are generally inexpensive to purchase.
If you are looking for an efficient and easy-to-use can opener, then the Single Wheel Can Opener is the perfect choice for you!

19. Smooth Edge Can Opener

A Smooth Edge Can Opener is an efficient and easy way to open cans without sharp edges.
This type of can opener is a different type of can opener designed with a wheel that cuts along the top of the can and leaves behind a smooth, flat edge.
It eliminates the need for a manual can opener and requires no additional steps. This is ideal for anyone looking for a quick, hassle-free can-opening solution.

20. Tin Can Key Can Opener

The Tin Can Key Can Opener is a simple and inexpensive tool designed to open tin cans.
It is composed of a metal blade attached to a handle that is turned to cut through the metal lid of a can.
These different can openers are very popular in households and restaurants, as they are easy to use and take up minimal space.
The Tin Can Key Can Opener is often found at local stores, grocery stores, and even online.
It is ideal for those who do not want to invest in a more expensive electric or battery-powered can opener.
With this type of can opener, you can quickly and easily open canned goods without mess or fuss.
The metal blade is durable and sharp, allowing for effortless cutting through the metal lid of cans.
To use a Tin Can Key Can Opener, place the blade on top of the lid and turn the handle until the blade has cut through the metal.
Be sure to place the blade directly in the lid's center so it will cut evenly.
When finished, carefully remove the lid and discard it in the trash. A Tin Can Key Can Opener can last many years with proper care and maintenance.
The Tin Can Key Can Opener is an affordable and easy-to-use kitchen tool that makes opening canned goods quick and simple.
It is an excellent choice for those looking for an inexpensive option to open cans easily.

21. Topless Can Opener

A topless can opener is one of the oldest types of can opener and was probably the first type ever made.
It is a simple device consisting of two serrated wheels, with one wheel fixed and the other wheel turning.
It’s relatively easy to use: Place the can on a stable surface and grip the can opener so the wheel with the serrated edge is closest to you.
Put the wheel with the serrated edge around the lip of the can and turn it in a circular motion.
The wheel will cut into the metal and pierce through it as you turn, leaving a round opening in the top.
This can opener requires more effort than other types, and it can be difficult for someone with weak hands or wrists to use.
But this type is worth considering if you’re looking for a cost-effective, reliable way to open cans.

22. Twist Key Can Opener

The twist key can opener is one of the different types of can opener used in the kitchen.
It is the simplest and most convenient way to open cans of any size.
This type of can opener requires only a simple twist of a metal key.
The twist key is inserted into the top of the can, then twisted in a circular motion until the top is detached.
This type of can opener is especially useful for canned goods that are difficult to open, such as those with tightly-sealed lids.
Additionally, it can be used to open cans that have rusted shut or corroded lids.
The twist key can opener is also very easy to store, as it only takes up a small amount of space.
The twist key can opener is available in both manual and electric models.
Manual models require some physical strength and effort to twist the key, but electric models use a motorized system to rotate the key even easier.
Electric models are more expensive than manual models, but they are often worth the investment if you regularly open a lot of cans.
No matter which type you choose, the twist key can opener is a great kitchen tool for opening cans quickly and easily.
It's reliable, efficient, and inexpensive—a must-have for any home cook!

23. Multi-use Can Openers

Multi-use can openers are incredibly versatile and can be used for more than just opening cans.
They can be used to open glass jars, crack walnuts, loosen lids, and even pop tops off of bottles.
Many multi-use can openers are different types with multiple attachments that allow you to customize your device for different tasks.

24. Knife Can Opener

The knife can opener is a simple device that uses a sharp blade to cut through the metal lid of a can.
These different can openers are very popular because they are easy to use and affordable.
It is important to note that this type of can opener is not designed to open cans with a plastic lid.
This Can Opener is one of the most different types of can openers available on the market. It is designed to make opening cans as easy as possible.
The opener consists of a handle with a sharp blade on the end that is used to cut through the lid of the can.
It works best with thinner cans, such as soup cans, vegetable cans, etc.
This type of opener requires a bit more effort than the other types since you need to press the blade down into the can lid to cut through it.
However, it is great for those who don’t have access to an electric or manual can opener. It is also very easy to store since it takes up minimal space.
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They come in various shapes, sizes, and styles, so you can find one that fits your needs perfectly.
Plus, because they are so simple to use, they are great for beginners and experienced can openers alike.
Conclusion
Can openers have been around for more than a century, and with good reason - they make opening cans of food easy and convenient.
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So, this is the place to start if you're looking to buy a new can opener or want to learn more about them.

The Context:

Andrew Rea is a cook, YouTuber, and author better known as Babish, famous for his cooking series Binging with Babish.
Recently, it was announced that Babish will be introducing a paywall for some new content. In addition, old websites with previously-free content were shuttered.
Babish has also come under fire for his sponsorships, with particular criticism over his promotion of the video game Hogwarts Legacy, considering the recent controversial statements from the series’ author JK Rowling.
Our drama starts as Babish himself takes to the sub to issue an apology for the rollout of the changes, attempting to justify and lay out the reasoning behind them.
While many are receptive to his explanation and find it sincere, others are not so ready to accept…

The Drama:

One user defends the criticism:

TL;DR: you're getting a lot of criticsm for your shitty business decisions, so you're playing the mental health card to turn down the heat.
Look, I'm sorry you're going through a rough patch, and I'm sorry you've gone through the things you have. But forgive me if I find it hard to shed a tear for you.
You can't expect a huge outpouring of sympathy for your mental health, and then turn around and push Betterhelp and a crypto gambling game. Those are both products that prey on your audience's mental well-being. So we're supposed to care about your mental health but you don't give a fuck about ours? Explain that one to me. As for the paywall, I don't care that much, but it's shitty that you didn't tell people it was going up beforehand.

I’m not emotionally equipped to be a public figure.

Should have thought of that before making your face the logo of your company.

Do you enjoy being an awful person?
His struggles are fairly well documented, personally, well before any of this happened
Just take 12 seconds and consider maybe this was an oversight?
It’s not like he’s fucking Brad Pitt with a team of 87 managers and PR folks. I’m sure he’s got a manager, but do you really think he’s got the same pull as an a-list actor to catch every small failure?
He’s a fucking YouTuber - a great one, in my opinion, but a YouTuber nonetheless. Humans make mistakes when they don’t have 36 people checking every ounce of their work.
Give him a little grace and maybe give everyone in your life a little. It’s not all a conspiracy, sometimes people just fuck up.

Do you enjoy not reading my comment? Yes, his mental health struggles are well documented. That's why I acknowledged them.
I'm not talking about the paywall. I'm talking about how he wants everyone to care about his mental health, but has said absolutely nothing in regards to the shitty predatory sponsors. And I'm not talking about his shitty "sorry you feel that way" post on YouTube and taking the video down. He can't just say "sorry, mental health" while ignoring the harm he's helped cause by not being selective about who he takes money from.

Oh fuck off you miserable nerd, if you don’t like how he makes money, you don’t have to participate or consume the content.
If you’re going to keep being salty about this despite an apology and a way to access the old websites then I suggest you look inward.

Read my comment again, I'm not angry about the paywall.

Sure.

Read my fucking comment again, asswipe.

[Continued:]

Did you change it?
If not, I'll pass on reading your angry rantings again. Theu weren't worth the first read through.

No, I didn't. Because I already said it's not about the paywall, dipshit.

Theu weren't worth the first read through.

Still worth it enough for you to respond and be an asshole though, I guess.
Edit: get blocked, douche.

Paywall paywall paywall.
You are obsessed.

I feel so sorry for you content creator dick riders lol

[…]

You’re acting like he owes you something. He doesn’t. We live in a different world now where companies are just faceless businesses anymore, and a lot of the things we consume are the product of single people or small teams. As a result, individual proclivities and issues are part of the new normal. If you have an issue with it; unsubscribe.

Yeah, he owes ot to us not hawk predatory sponsors and then expect everyone to give him a hug when he has mental health issues. But fuck me, I guess. Maybe I should make a post about how I've been struggling with depression my entire life so this sub can forgive me for daring to not give him a hug and a kiss on the cheek for it.

live in a different world now where companies are just faceless businesses anymore

It's a real shame he built his company off of his character and used his own face as its logo.

If you have an issue with it; unsubscribe.

Believe me, I will. I guess I thought when he finally apologized for his shitty business practices that he'd actually apologize, instead of ignoring the sponsorship stuff all together. I thought he was better than this.

Others stand to defend Babish:

Great job folks. You bullied this nice dude who has given you hundreds of hours of free labor.

If were being real he saw the post on mildly infuriating and made a whole ass response, which is insecure as fuck .
Also this is a post where hes admitting hes at fault and yall are telling him “no” which is funny as shit.

It’s “insecure as fuck” to address widespread criticism openly and honestly?

one guy saying bad things about you shouldn’t make you wanna write out a giant reddit post defending yourself yeah.
Who needs to be liked THAT much?

Not one guy, it was widespread backlash on multiple subreddits and from like all his fans. It would have been ridiculous not to respond

Criticism over shitty business practices (shilling products designed to prey on the mental wellbeing of your audience and introducing paywalls with no notice) isn't the same as bullying.

I mean grow up. You have no right to his labor. None at all. Notice? What is this, you're upset about his terms of service? Lol.

Babish isn't gonna fuck you, bro.

"I have no point but I have a funny"

[Continued:]

What point could I make that wasn't already addressed in my response to this parasocial weiner?
Babish made some shitty business decisions, people criticized them. That's not bullying. When people complain about McDonald's discontinuing a menue item, you never see people say "stop bullying the CEO :(". So why is it suddenly bullying when criticism is directed at a YouTuber for their shitty business practices? Yes, Andrew is a person. But that doesn't mean he's immune to complaints just because some parasocial crybaby thinks telling a person to do better constitutes "bullying".

Except if you read the comments on some of the posts people absolutely went well beyond criticism of the business decision to personal insults and vitriol that could indeed accurately be described as “bullying”.

Fair enough, but they made a general comment about how this sub bullied him, not just a few shitheels who took it too far.
cool but that wasn't what the person you told to "grow up" was doing, so why don't you stop huffing your own farts for a minute

I didn’t tell anyone anything? What are you talking about?

whoops, thought you were the OP in this thread, not just a random interjection like me. I'm cutting down on caffeine and it is not making me smarter

[…]

he isn't doing it for "free" mate, he's running a for-profit business. yes bullying is wrong, but people complain about businesses all the time.
Free labour, minus his YouTube revenue, sponsorship revenue, merch revenue...
There's wanting to encourage civility, but let's not jerk each other off here.
Or let's. I mean. It's a Saturday night and I'm alone. I'm open to talk.
Grow some balls lol

The knives are out:

Dude you've been up your own ass for years. When you first started blowing up and dragging your videos out - I nicely suggested you stop adding 5 minutes to the beginning of every video showing us how to make bread. I told you having a separate "Bread with Babish" and telling viewers to reference that would be better. You basically said I was stupider than frog excrement and shouldn't think. Like what? Then a few months later Basics with Babish comes out. Go fuck yourself.

Bro has main character syndrome, thinking Babish personally spites him and only him.
In the nicest possible way, touch grass. Maybe even read your comment out loud and you might realise how ridiculous you sound.
You’ve been carrying this grudge for what, eight years? Touch some grass.

"touch grass" is so overused and trite it makes me want to tear off my dick

Another brings up Babish’s Hogwarts Legacy sponsorship:

Can we get an update on promoting the transphobic wizard game, and apparently deleting comments mentioning trans people on the video?

Imagine what a sad life you live if you’re that triggered by a video game. Literally don’t play it. Why do you care if others play it?

Because buying the game is basically saying "This mid wizards game is more important to me than human rights, fuck gay people, fuck trans people, kill em all, i dont give a shit lmao".

Seek help.

You should seek help if you dontate your money to making the lives of others worse intentionally and give 0 fucks about it.

[Continued:]

You are what is wrong with society. Again, it is advisable that you the seek the psychiatric help that you require. (By the way, it’s a great game).

Glad to know im whats wrong with society and not the scumbags who gave money to anti trans charities. Just know while you're playing it that trans people are living worse lives because of you.

The lil smart phone that ur using right now that relies on cobalt, which was mined by little kids like those in the DRC without protective gear so your phone could have a battery. Just know while you’re sitting here being a keyboard warrior that thousands, if not millions, of little kids’ lives are getting worse because of you.

a.) Im not on a phone and do not own a phone.
b.) Theres a difference because you NEED a computer of some sort to function well these days. You do not need the wizard game.
c.) Theres a difference between supporting a company like that where they try to hide it and keep it from the public and openly supporting someone who basically just comes out and says "Yo btw if you buy my game ill use the money to kill trans people, thanks"

[…]

Imagine being privileged enough for someone enjoying/promoting a Harry Potter game to be what gets ur panties in a twist. I get Rowling is a shit show, but be fucking for real 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m sure your phone is a product of child slave labor and I’m sure you buy a lot of shit that promotes even more terrible things. Get off your high horse and stop crying over first world problems.

Im sorry its considered being on a high horse for wishing people didnt support a disgusting fucking transphobic monster thats hurting fuckloads of people. Its not even like other companies where its semi hidden and you have to look for it, she's blatantly and publicly a transphobic scumbag piece of human garbage. If you don't know any better, sure, but when people are buying the game with the specific intent to support transphobia or don't care that they're giving their money to someone who who's publicly transphobic and openly supports bigots and the hurting of people, you're transphobic and probably terrible.

People like you don’t actually help anything. All you do is piss off ordinary people and make them less likely to care about the trans community. You’re just bitter and you feel better about accomplishing nothing when you sling garbage comments at people. Grow up and do something that actually helps the community. Spewing vitriol and calling people transphobic is not helping.

Someone is transphobic Gets called transphobic Surprised Pikachu face
So you want me to stop calling transphobic people transphobic?
Id rather not help at all than actively hurt the community, ruin people's lives, and fund charities that fight to give people less rights. At least I fight for human decency and people's rights and don't donate to this shit.

I’ll rephrase. YOU ARE ACTIVELY HURTING THE COMMUNITY BY MAKING PEOPLE LESS LIKELY TO SUPPORT. Seriously, stop it. You’re not helping, you’re hurting. You’re not the face of the community, you’re just shouting in the comments at people who just want to watch a guys YouTube channel about food.
”He supports JK Rowling.” No he doesn’t. The game is a game. Cry all you want about what she said, the rest of the community has been ignoring her for years.
“She donates against trans acceptance”. Yes, and she would anyway even if the game didn’t get made. She was already rich after the books, it’s a pointless argument based solely on your principles and not on doing any good.
You keep calling people transphobic, but they are not. Buying a video game is not transphobic. You’re delusional and childish. This conversation is over, leave these people alone and spend time figuring your own shit out.

[Continued:]

I dont know in what universe giving more money to be donated to anti LGBT stuff is not transphobic. "Yeah i give money to charities that murder children but i dont support child murder". Sounds insane right? Thats what you're saying. That just because you're giving money to support making trans people's lives worse that you're not transphobic. You're being insane. "She'd support it anyways so who cares!" is the most insane argument i have ever read in my life holy shit. xD

Hopeless and stupid. You may as well go vote for Trump, you’ll fit right in. Honestly at this point I think you’re paid to make the trans community look bad, it makes more sense than whatever other insanity you want to keep blathering. I’m just gonna block you, like every other rational person.
You gave money to the company that made your smart phone and therefor you support child labor since the whole phone, or at least pieces of it, were made from child labor. You’re a disgusting human being….you see how fucking delusional you sound, bro?

One user taps out:

I’m glad you addressed it, but I had to leave. Best of luck to your future endeavors and I hope lessons were learned.

And yet, here you are
This isn’t the airport. You don’t have to announce your departure.

what an original comment, you are so smart and funny and original for having made such a thought provoking post. I hope you print this comment out and frame it so that your children will learn to appreciate what an original thinker their parent is. are you the person who invented "touch grass" as well? big fan of your work

lol I can only imagine how sad your life is that this is how you spend your time

if you think it is sad that I am here on reddit, doing reading and commenting, I have some terrible , alarming news for you.

[Continued:]

lol yea that’s definitely what I meant 😂

One user still has issues, despite the apology:

Any amount of warning that you were planning to paywall the site would have made it a lot more palatable of a change. Doing it without telling people felt shady at best and deceptive at worst.

Yeah, and this is an acknowledgment and an apology. Seems a little cruel to keep dragging him at this point.

I guess it starts with a halfhearted apology. There’s no explanation for why it was sprung without notice.
It’s “yeah whatever guess I should’ve told y’all but here’s some more stuff coming up that you can pay me for”

here's some more stuff coming up that you can pay me for

Ah, so you're one of those people who feels entitled to infinite free content from creators.

It’s weird to me how many people think YouTube content is free. YOU are the product. Free means no monetary exchanges. Do you think Andrew makes no money from YouTube? Do you think YouTube makes no money from you? His videos are not free.

[Continued:]

Wow you are REALLY fucking dumb huh?

No but apparently you are. How does Babish not get paid from YouTube? Is every video he posts “free labor”?

[…]

No I just don’t think this should be portrayed as an apology when it’s really just an advertisement

Maybe he can post again so you can still be mad for some fucking reason

A slapfight breaks out:

I’m sure you have good connections but if you want some fresh eyes on your script, id be down to give some coverage. Why am I being downvoted so heavily? As an aspiring writer myself, I know how hard it is to get feedback on a project. I’m a fan and offering my time and energy. I don’t get what the problem is. lol wtf is this sub? Comments insulting people getting upvotes in a thread about how negative comments have affected someone is wild work. Fuck me for being interested in Andrew as a writer.

Same vibes as the dude who asked Elon to run Tesla who was a nobody
get outta here man lol
Because you’re a nobody lmao

Holy shit, just read through your comments and god damn are you miserable hahah.

meanwhile you're scouring the profiles of people who upset you, looking for mud to sling

Someone calls me a nobody, I gotta go see what mighty status they got in the world to be shitting on others lol.
He literally thinks babish is gonna choose him or something but instead he attacks me 💀

[Continued:]

Looooool you’re gonna play victim??? Aint no fucking way lol. You insult and disrespectfully gatekeep and now you’re the one talking about being attacked hahahahahaha fuck all the way off with that nonsense.

The Flairs:

• “parasocial weiner”
  
• “why don't you stop huffing your own farts for a minute”
  
• “It's a Saturday night and I'm alone. I'm open to talk.”
  
• “Babish isn’t gonna suck you off lil bro”
  

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I just installed the G-Swivel Bike + Shelf sold by Teal Triangle and under the StoreYourBoard brand, using the same model name.
I have four large bicycles and wanted to make them accessible from the shed while taking up minimum space. There are many options for wall mounting bicycles, ranging from simple individual hooks to high end racks. I went through a number of reviews for the various options, nearly selecting a generic rack that is sold under many names on amazon for as low as $50, but this is a job I really wanted to do just once, and the G-Swivel model appeared to be a bit better construction and design.
Instructions provided did not speak to the G-Swivel model specifically, I assume because it is new. But the difference between this and the normal rack is just the placement of the hooks into the supports, which is easily understood.
The parts all seemed to be reasonably thick steel, and the finish looked good. Unlike generic amazon stuff, the screws aren’t made of butter alloy.
I had envisioned having two bikes swiveled to the left, and two swiveled to the right in order to maximize space. That plan didn’t really work out, since all that buys you is a small bit of floor space between the two sets that isn’t really usable, and maybe 5-6” of floor space overall, at a cost of taking up another 3’ of wall space. So I ended up pushing them in the same direction.
The instructions make it sound like you have some latitude as to where you place the shelf and the support bar. Unless your bikes are all childrens sizing, you have no choice at all. The shelf must go at the highest setting on the vertical supports, and the support bar must go at the lowest. Even then, you will be hard pressed to place or remove a bike without hitting the shelf.
And when you hit that shelf, you’ll quickly discover that the little plastic locks for the brackets are not sufficient to keep it from jumping out of the track. I am hoping that with a little practice I will develop some technique to hang and remove bikes without bumping the shelf, but if not, the shelf will have to go.
Another problem with the vertical brackets is that they are held in place by a single screw at the bottom. There is nothing to secure the top other than the hook shape, and that will allow the top to move around a bit. Curiously, they did include screw holes in the vertical brackets but with the large empty space between the surface of the u-shaped bracket and the stud, I don’t think they can add much support.
They include 4 drawer handles to stablize the lower wheel while hanging. Because my shed is unfinished, and only one of the spaces aligned with s stud, I only used one of them. I could mount them all on a 1x6 board across the bottom, but letting them fall between the studs gives me a couple of extra inches of floor space.
The install took me a couple of hours but for someone handy it is probably a 30 min job. Lastly, I had underestimated the disadvantage of hanging lower end steel frame bikes. They are heavy and awkward, and I don’t think anyone else in the family will be able to place or remove bikes from the rack by themselves.
In hindsight, I probably would have been better off giving up the entire shed wall, and using hooks that would allow all of the bikes to be as flat against the wall as possible. That also would have also allowed some family members to be able to get the low position bikes on and off the hooks without my help.
I do mildly regret the purchase but I will give it a couple of days.
https://imgur.com/a/6gewrKj