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2024.05.16 07:57 gdgdagg ROARING KITTY STREAM FROM THE ANONāS SHOE Timestamps and Notes from Wednesday January 13th, 2021 [Part 1]
| From the most recent X post from @TheRoaringKitty SuperStonk Thread: https://www.reddit.com/Superstonk/comments/1csznqh/roaring_kitty_theroaringkitty_on_x/ X Post: https://twitter.com/theroaringkitty/status/1790894938277695671?s=46&t=1kgf16QwDp2Ydp9mdZLBYw At timestamp 2:05: https://preview.redd.it/0j2bu8m7aq0d1.png?width=594&format=png&auto=webp&s=e0dab32dd836c7c836d8a1ef0ade20d50ce01b5f Link to stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UhhgpNFKPQ. Shoutout to the apeās who originally found the stream and linked it for easy access for a smooth brain like me to click! From there, I decided that I should watch it and provide timestamps. Itās obvious to me that RK wanted us to look at that specific stream. There are so many parallels to the current situation (Wednesday, action on no news, high short interest, increasing volume, etc.). Please take the time to watch the first 3-10 minutes of the stream! If you are in a hurry, hopefully my notes summarize the sections well. [this is a 5 hour stream. I was watching at 2x speed, but only got to 3hrs 23min in. Iāll finish tomorrow ASAP!] TL;DR THE THESIS HASNāT CHANGED *3:30 Start watching here through 10:30 7:20 2nd part of the thesis starts today [WEDNESDAY] *10:29 Where does it go from here? 12:30 Emoji Enjoyer *14:15 Updated Thesis [Ryan Cohen] 18:40 Multi Day Runs 19:28 Meme Stock BS 30:15 After Hours Volume Check 34:38 Consequences for Shorts *36:10 POUR ONE OUT FOR THE SHORTS 39:15 Betting on a Short Squeeze 40:57 Overstock comparison **42:30 āFor the folks new to the GameStop storyā 53:13 BEEPBOOP 54:30 Two ways to value a stock like GameStop - Can a traditional Brick and mortar store kick ass? Yes [Best Buy]
- Can they develop high margin revenue streams? [Digital]
1:00:15 Volume Review * 1:05:30 Bad Analysis vs. Good Analysis 1:12:45 Shortsellerās Thesis [Bankruptcy] 1:14:35 What actually matters [Cash Flow] 1:18:45 Has the squeeze started? [No, SI not released for 2 weeks and shorts didnāt close] 1:22:35 Dividends? [Doubt that. More likely to reinvest] 1:26::28 International Audience! [Brazil mentioned] 1:40:40 Company Tracking Methodology *1:43:15 GameStop can invent itās legacy business [PC Gaming] 1:48:05 Who to listen to for information? [Build opinions over time, review results and recalibrate] 1:57:00 Q: Do you consider that the market can act rationally? A: Absolutely, you have to take that into account 2:02:30 Discussion around other stocks 2:21:35 Q: Has the short squeeze started? [A: a short squeeze is a price rising as a result of the shorts closing] 2:22:50 Robot Shorts [large institutions] *2:24:55 Cheers to the great Ryan Cohen and crew! 2:28:40 Discussion around steel stock *2:35:40 Value Investor to roth(?) Investor [Because of Ryan Cohen because of what it can become] - Customer Delight and Growth, ācould you imagine a compounder?ā
- āIt could be a really good business, in theory alone, if youāre looking out three yearsā
2:41:35 Discussing other stocks 2:47:13 Talking about Cramer 2:51:00 Legit Thesis: Bear sentiment major overhang. Chatter about stock is a good thing! 2:53:15 Discussing other stocks *2:58:23 āThe more you dig into the GME situation, the better it looks long. Cohen changes the gameā 3:00:40 Getting rid of the dividend - why RK became interested in the stock 3:02:18 Short squeeze timeline [days, weeks, even months!] 3:03:45 Maximizing Returns [Concentration/ outsized positions that are āreally rightā] 3:08:20 Financial Advice [Canāt provide specific advice without context] 3:10:50 Borrow Rate/ Fee Trend 3:14:10 āsir, this is a casinoā 3:17:00 GME Charts 3:19:25 Pullbacks [lets you see how strong the move is] 3:21:00 āYou donāt want to overthink 5 minute chartsā 3:23:30 Discussing other Stocks -- End of Part 1 -- Iāll watch the last two hours tomorrow morning ASAP at work! I hope everyone can enjoy and maybe a few wrinkle brains can find what Roaring Kitty was referring to in their last post. Have a great night and see you all tomorrow! submitted by gdgdagg to Superstonk [link] [comments] |
2024.05.16 07:07 Opaquer Today's daily (16/05/2024) 50 stage guide
Hey everyone, I'm back for yet another daily guide! Sorry I didn't get around to one the last couple of days - I tried on the 14th and oh boy was that hard. I gave up half way through because I ran out of time! Thankfully this one is much better because I still had my sanity by the end!
As we've previously found, reloading the browser makes changes to the rng, so now I have notes when the browser has been reloaded so you can reload it too :). As per usual, sorry about the reloads - it'd be much easier if there weren't any, but I had some issues and instead of being able to restart I had to reload. Also there's at least one place where I've said to quit to menu and continue - I don't
think this is the same as a reload, so maybe don't reload and just quit to menu instead?
Also, as we've found out, it looks like different browsers have different RNG. I use firefox when making my guides, but if you use chrome, there may be some small differences here and there. If you do use chrome and have some differences, let me know - I'm trying to get some evidence so I can figure out what the changes are and see if there's a way to nullify them so we can have a single guide for any type of browser :)
I haven't had a chance to fully test this yet, but I've got a test going in the background. Until then, there might be some reloads or whatnot that I've missed
ALSO ALSO: we're still trying to figure out exactly what the relationship with reloading is. For now, if
when you need to reload, reload once you've chosen your pokemon for the battle, as, on average, that's when I would reload. I don't know if it'll make a difference, but it can't hurt to try and see what happens :)
As per the others, I'm still learning about all this, so sorry for any mistakes I've made - I probably missed at least a couple of reloads, but hopefully I got the majority of them.
A couple of things to note: There's a DNA splicer on wave 38 rewards. I've never used it before and asked the discord who would be some good options to use it for, and people were saying it probably wasn't worth it. If you want to fuse some things together though, go ahead! I will say that if you do, I got offered a Garchompite on wave 41, so if you want to fuse two pokemon together, make sure to do it with garchomp first. That said, taking the DNA splicer may change your rng so you may not get the garchompite, but I'll leave that as an experiment for you to test :)
Lastly, it seems like there's a bug in the game - I've heard it's best to change the "EXP Party Display" to "Normal" as if it's not on normal, sometimes moves you've learnt will disappear when you exit to the menu.
Pokemon | Max stat (31) | Wave |
Camerupt | HP | 21 |
Scovillain | Sp. Atk | 24 |
Orthworm | Sp. Def | 38 |
I think I got all the unique mons for the candies except one (silly brambleghast didn't want to be caught?), but I might have missed some.
With the below steps, if I haven't said to take a move when one is offered, that means to not learn it. For the table, there's two columns relating to moves - one for moves to take and one for moves to replace. For example, if the "Move(s) to take..." column has Headbutt and the corresponding row in the "... by replacing move(s)" column has Wrap, it would mean you need to replace wrap with headbutt at this stage when it's offered - and if during that stage a different move is offered, don't take it if it's not on the list. Also if there's multiple moves to be offered, the moves offered in the table are listed from top to bottom of the order you get them - so if you have something like the below, it means that Crunch will be offered before Headbutt will, which will be before Firethrower (and their associated replacements):
Move(s) to take... | ... by replacing move(s) |
Crunch | Vine whip |
Heatbutt | Astonish |
Firethrower | Water gun |
Also, if there are multiple waves back to back that have the same pokemon (or are within a few waves of each other), I'll label them as 1 and 2 - i.e. Linoone 1 and Linoone 2. This is to help avoid confusion if you're looking back and forth and trying to figure out where you're at
Lastly, with the steps below, if I don't say to switch out to a pokemon, that means you use the pokemon that's come out automatically.
With that, here's the guide:
Stage 1
Wave 1: Swablu Steps:
- Ancient power
- Pokeball
- Transfer charcoal from glimmet to raboot
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Pokeballs
Wave 2: Fletchinder Steps:
- Confuse ray
- Pokeball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Venoshock | Rain dance |
Reward: Potion swablu
Wave 3: Swablu Steps:
- Ancient power
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Super potion swablu
Wave 4: Pidgeotto and Spoink NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: So when I started this fight, Spoink got poisoned from toxic spikes somehow (though I can't remember how?) It felt weird, so I exited to the main menu and continued, and it removed the spikes and the poison, so you should too.
Steps:
- Switch glimmet with fletch and clauncher with raboot
- Flame charge x 2 on pidgeotto
- Flame charge x 2 on pidgeotto
- Pokeball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Acrobatics | Growl |
Reward: Ultraball
Wave 5: Trainer Joren and Myra Steps:
- Acrobatics and flame charge seviper
- Flame charge x 2 mawile
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Mega bracelet
Wave 6: Pidgeotto Note for this wave: I reloaded my browser here; make sure to reload during the fight once it's started, and not too late
Steps:
- Flame charge
- Acrobatics
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Potion fletch
Wave 7: Swablu Steps:
- Acrobatics x 2
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Pokeballs
Wave 8: Staravia Steps:
- Switch to clauncher
- Pokeball x 2
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Pokeballs
Wave 9: Geodude Steps:
- Aqua jet
- Pokeball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Potion fletch
Wave 10: Shieldon Steps:
- Switch to raboot
- Double kick
- Pokeball x 3
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Stage end
Stage 2
Wave 11: Swablu Note for this wave: (this is a tentative note until I get confirmation this works or until I test it) I reloaded my browser here; make sure to reload during the fight once it's started, and not too late
Steps:
- Switch to fletch
- Acrobatics x 2
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Rare candy fletch
Wave 12: Goomy Steps:
- Switch to swablu
- Dragon breath x 2
- Pokeball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Potion swablu
Wave 13: Goomy and Goomy Steps:
- Switch claunder with fletch
- Dragon breath and acrobatics left (L31) goomy
- Dragon break and acrobatics
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: X Atk
Wave 14: Gabite Steps:
- Dragon breath x 3
- Pokeball
- Ultra ball
- Replace swablu with gabite
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Headbutt | Baton pass |
Reward: Potion gabite
Wave 15: Trainer Trisha Steps:
- Acrobatics
- Switch to glimmet
- Spikes (glimmet dies here)
- Bring out fletch
- Acrobatics
- Switch to raboot
- Heatbutt x 2
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Water pulse | Snore |
Rest | Splash |
Power gem | Growl |
Reward: Potion talonflame
Wave 16: Jangmo-o Steps:
- Pokeball x 2
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Slash | Sand attack |
Reward: Potion talonflame
Wave 17: Goomy NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: Exit to menu to remove spikes
Steps:
- Switch to talonflame
- Acrobatics
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Reroll, Super potion gabite
Wave 18: Drampa Steps:
- Pokeball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Pyro ball | Flame charge |
Reward: Reviver seed talonflame
Wave 19: Goomy and Drampa Steps:
- Acrobatics goomy and double kick drampa
- Talonflame dies and revives
- Acrobatics and double kick drampa
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Aerial ace | Flail |
Reward: Great balls (ps: you might be wondering why I would possibly choose great balls over the revive I so desperately need. Well, I was too excited to get the revive I accidentally went too far over and picked up the great balls :( )
Wave 20: Trainer Drayden Steps:
- Switch to gabite
- Dragon breath x 2
- Switch to grumpig
- Rest
- Psybeam (grumpig dies here)
- Bring out talonflame
- Acrobatics x 3 (talon dies here)
- Bring out gabite
- Dragon breath (gabite dies here)
- Bring out clauncher
- Smack down
- Rest (claunder dies here)
- Bring out cinder
- Attact
- Headbutt x 3
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Stage end (sheesh, what a fight)
Stage 3
Wave 21: Camerupt NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: This camerupt has max (31) HP stat
Steps:
- Switch to clauncher
- Pokeball x 2
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Snore | Psych up |
Reward: EXP All
Wave 22: Sinistcha Steps:
- Switch to glimmet
- Venoshock x 2
- Pokeball
- Replace grumping with sinistcha
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Rock slide | Confuse Ray |
Reward: Potion glimmet
Wave 23: Sandslash and Dugtrio Steps:
- Switch glimmet with claw and cinder with talonflame
- Aqua jet sandslash and acrobatics dugtrio
- Pokeball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Mortal spin | Rock slide |
Reward: Ultraball
Wave 24: Scovillain NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: I reloaded my browser here; make sure to reload during the fight once it's started, and not too late
NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: This scovillain has max (31) Sp. Atk stat
Steps:
- Switch to cinder
- Headbutt
- Pokeball x 2
- Ultra ball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Super potion cinder
Wave 25: Trainer Yvette Steps:
- Pyro ball x 2
- Double kick
- Switch to talonflame
- Acrobatics
- Switch to glimmora
- Mortal spin
- Venoshock x 2
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Dragon claw | Slash |
Power gem | Ancient power |
Aura sphere | Rest |
Stength sap | Matcha gotcha |
Reward: Potion cinder
Wave 26: Mudsdale 1 NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: I exited to menu here so the spikes disappeared
Steps:
- Switch to sinistcha
- Mega drain x 3 (this kills mudsdale, but we get another one on W29)
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Potion Sinistcha
Wave 27: Scovillain Steps:
- Switch to talonflame
- Aerial ace x 2
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Hyper potion Sinistcha
Wave 28: Donphan Steps:
- Great ball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Pokeballs
Wave 29: Mudsdale 2 Steps:
- Switch to sinistcha
- Mega drain x 2
- Pokeball x 2
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Crunch | Bite |
Reward: Great balls
Wave 30: Trainer Clay NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: I reloaded my browser here; make sure to reload during the fight once it's started, and not too late
Steps:
- Strength sap x 3
- Mega drain x 4
- Switch to claw (claw dies here)
- Bring out garchomp
- Bulldoze x 2
- Crunch x 3
- Bulldoze x 2
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Shadow ball | Hex |
Reward: Stage end
Stage 4
Wave 31: Drapion Steps:
- Pokeball
- Bulldoze
- Great ball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Bounce | Aqua jet |
Reward: Pokeballs
Wave 32: Sandslash Steps:
- Switch to claw
- Water pulse
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Pokeballs
Wave 33: Rabsca Steps:
- Switch to talonflame
- Pokeball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Dire hit
Wave 34: Sandslash and Brambleghast NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: Sorry, I couldn't find a way to catch brambleghast no matter what I tried
Steps:
- Switch cinder with claw
- Aerial ace bramble and water pulse sandslash (this kills them)
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
Steel wing | Aerial ace |
Reward: Super potion claw
Wave 35: Trainer Sonia Steps:
- Switch to garchomp
- Crunch x 2
- Bulldoze x 2
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Rarer candy
Wave 36: Orthworm 1 NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: Couldn't catch it, but we get one one W38
Steps:
- Switch to cinder
- Pyro ball (this kills it)
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Potion garchomp
Wave 37: Brambleghast NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: Brambleghasts do NOT want to be caught today - sorry
Steps:
- Pyro ball (this kills it)
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Dire hit
Wave 38: Orthworm 2 NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: This orthworm has max (31) Def
Steps:
- Double kick
- Headbutt
- Switch to talon
- Ember
- Ultra ball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Potion garchomp - note: there IS a DNA splicer here, but I haven't used it before. I asked around and people in the discord said it might not necessarily be worth it for these guys, but if you want to try for yourself, go ahead! It may change the RNG as discussed above, but it could be pretty fun!
Wave 39: Rabsca Steps:
- Acrobatics
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Super potion garchomp
Wave 40: Trainer Gordie Steps:
- Switch to sinistcha
- Switch to claw
- Water pulse
- Aura sphere x 2
- Water pulse
- Aura sphere x 2 (claw dies)
- Bring out sinistcha
- Mega drain
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Stage end
Stage 5
Wave 41: Xatu NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: I reloaded my browser here; make sure to reload during the fight once it's started, and not too late
NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: This one is killed but we catch another one on W48
Steps:
- Shadow ball (this kills xatu, but we get one on W48)
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Garchompite on garchomp
Wave 42: Alakazam 1 Steps:
- Ultra ball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Reroll, Super potion sinistcha
Wave 43: Sigilyph NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: I reloaded my browser here; make sure to reload during the fight once it's started, and not too late
Steps:
- Switch to garchomp
- Pokeball
- Great ball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Enigma berry garchomp
Wave 44: Alakazam 2 Steps:
- Crunch
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: PP Max garchomp's bulldoze
Wave 45: Trainer Walter and Janie Steps:
- Bulldoze and swap out claw with talonflame
- Bulldoze and acrobatics
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Reroll x 2, X Sp. Atk
Wave 46: Claydol 1 NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: This guy just self destructs ASAP, but we do catch another one next wave
Steps:
- Switch to sinistra
- Pokeball (claydol self destructs and dies)
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Ganlon berry garchomp
Wave 47: Claydol 2 Steps:
- Mega drain
- Pokeball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: X Speed
Wave 48: Xatu Steps:
- Pokeball
- Ultra ball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: PP Up cinder's double pyro ball
Wave 49: Grumpig Steps:
- Mega drain
- Ultra ball
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: X Speed
Wave 50: Dialga NOTE FOR THIS WAVE: I reloaded my browser here; make sure to reload during the fight once it's started, and not too late. That said, for this wave it
probably doesn't matter, but better to be safe than sorry.
Steps:
- Strength sap x 4 (sinistcha dies here)
- Bring out garchomp
- Bulldoze x 4 (garchomp dies here)
- Bring out claw
- Aura sphere
- DAILY DONE
Move(s) to take | ... by replacing move(s) |
None | None |
Reward: Daily done!
That should be it! Enjoy your egg vouchers and I hope you get good things! As usual, any changes or anything let me know - I'll be doing a test run in the background when I can to hopefully catch anything else, but if you find waves that don't make sense or reloads that are needed let me know and I can add them in! Also like I said if you find any differences between this and your run and you're playing on a chromium browser, let me know as well :)
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2024.05.16 07:07 BGodInspired How Do Bible Verses Guide Us in Nurturing Children's Faith and Character?
https://bgodinspired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1715835360.png Cherishing Our Little Ones: The Biblical View on ChildrenIntroduction: Unlocking the Joy of Children Through Scripture
Children are often described as bundles of joy, bringing laughter, warmth, and love into our lives. The Bible, rich in wisdom and guidance, speaks volumes about children, highlighting their importance and the special place they hold in Godās heart. In this enlightening journey through Scripture, weāll explore the beauty and blessing of children as seen through the lens of the Bible. Together, letās rediscover the joy and wonder that children bring into the world, guided by timeless biblical teachings.
The Special Place of Children in the Bible
In the Bible, children are seen as a gift from Godāa heritage and reward from Him. Scriptures encourage us to view children not just as dependents but as blessings entrusted to our care. The Bibleās perspective on children is both refreshing and humbling, reminding us of the purity, innocence, and joy that they represent.
- Psalm 127:3-5: āBehold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.ā
- Matthew 19:14: āBut Jesus said, āLet the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.'ā
Through these verses, we can see the immense value and love God places on children, encouraging us to cherish and protect them dearly.
Inspiring Lessons from Biblical Examples
The Bible is filled with stories that showcase the faith, innocence, and significance of children. From Samuel, who was called by God at a young age, to the little boy who offered his five loaves and two fish to Jesus, these narratives teach us profound lessons about trust, purity, and the pivotal role of children in Godās plans.
- 1 Samuel 3:1-10: The story of Samuelās calling teaches us about listening and responding to Godās voice, even as a child.
- John 6:9: The account of the boy with five loaves and two fish illustrates how God can use the smallest among us for great miracles.
These stories are not just historical accounts but powerful reminders of the potential within every child to make a difference in the world.
Embracing Our Role in Nurturing Children
Caring for and guiding children is a noble and sacred task. The Bible provides principles for raising children in love and righteousness, highlighting the importance of instilling godly values from a young age.
- Proverbs 22:6: āTrain up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.ā
- Ephesians 6:4: āFathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.ā
By following biblical guidance, we can lay a strong foundation for children, leading them towards a fulfilling life anchored in faith.
Conclusion: A Call to Cherish and Protect Our Youngest Blessings
Children, with their genuine curiosity, boundless energy, and joyful spirits, are indeed one of the greatest gifts from God. Through the wisdom of Scripture, we are reminded of their value and our significant role in nurturing and guiding them. Letās commit to seeing the world through their eyes, filled with wonder and possibilities, as we guide them with love, patience, and godly wisdom. Together, let us cherish and protect these precious blessings, ensuring they grow in the love and knowledge of the Lord.
Are you ready to embrace the biblical teachings on children and make a positive impact in their lives? Let this exploration of Scripture inspire you to cherish every moment, teaching and guiding the next generation with love and wisdom. The joy and wonder of children are a giftāletās honor, protect, and celebrate them, following the beautiful blueprint laid out in the Bible.
If you want to want to research more Bible Answers on your own, please try our
Bible Answers GPT. Itās easy to get lost in the interesting responses youāll findā¦ every search is like a new treasure hunt š
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2024.05.16 06:32 Savings_Permit7872 A Love Letter to Columbia University
Shortly before a final paper with pre-assigned topics was due for one of my last courses at Columbia University, our professor sent us an email telling us to forego the previous parameters of the essay, and to instead write about the events that had occurred not even forty-eight hours earlier, as well as our reflections on them, to be done in any manner we chose. Here is a very lightly revised version of what I submitted: read it, ignore it, upvote it, downvote it, hate it, love it.
I am prefacing this essay by stating that it is the culmination of several intense emotions that I have been dealing with over the last few weeks, more specifically, the last several days. It is a free-form expression of the many things occupying my mind, and, as such, it may seem overwhelming or disjointed. Nevertheless, I will do my best to convey my feelings into something representative of my beliefs, and my time at this institution.
My time at Columbia University has been bookended in an almost comically bad way; it started with Zoom classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now it ends with Zoom final exams due to the lockdown of Columbiaās campus after protests regarding the Israel ā Palestine conflict reached a fever pitch not just within Morningside Campus, but the international stage. My classmates and I missed in-person orientation, and now, given recent developments, we will not have a University Commencement, a fact I found out not from Columbia, but a New York Times alert, somehow lowering my opinion of this administrationās handling of recent events even more. While the circumstances around my time at Columbia have now both begun and finished in the same manner, I am proud to say that I have not. I do not mean that Columbia has simply made me a better writer, a more critical thinker, or more well read, although it certainly has done those things, sometimes forcing me to when I was not particularly in the mood to do so, but those improvements pale in comparison to the maturity and empathy my time at this university has given me.
When the decision to transition to remote learning during the Spring 2020 semester was made, occurring only a short time after I had received my acceptance letter (email), my first thought was how the pandemic would affect my transfer from community college to Columbia in September. Admittedly, this was a selfish perspective, considering the tremendous challenges that many would endure during the ensuing lockdowns and other upheavals of life. My concerns were solely focused on myself because I was on a simple track to graduate, place my degree on my resumƩ, and continue my trajectory of military service to college to employment, leaving little else to consideration, to include other people who were not in my immediate circle. Sitting here now, two weeks from graduation, with a job at a Fortune 500 company lined up, I should be happy, with the plans I had made years ago coming to fruition. Yet I cannot help feeling a sense of sadness and concern for the school I have spent years of my life at, and for the world as a whole.
James Hatch, a former member of the United Statesās elite Naval Special Warfare Development Group, or DEVGRU, for short, more commonly known by its nickname, Seal Team Six, famous for its involvement in the killing of Osama Bin Laden and the rescue of the Maersk Alabama Captain Richard Phillips from pirates, amongst other things, spent over twenty years in the military. After being wounded on a mission to rescue American serviceman sergeant Bowe Bergdahl from enemy forces, he was medically discharged, and would eventually attend Yale University. While there, he wrote a piece titled My Semester with the Snowflakes (please give this a read, it will help people who have never been in the military understand its culture, along with some of the challenges veterans face when transitioning to college), where he details his initial discomfort with being in a vastly different environment than the military, surrounded by individuals who possessed opinions and beliefs contrary to the ones he was accustomed to. He recalls witnessing a student protest the country he spent over two decades serving by coating her hand in red paint, and leaving a palm print on an American flag, and details his shock when a classmate of his explained to him what a āsafe spaceā was, as well as his pride when he began to understand the nuances of life both inside and outside of the nation he dedicated twenty-six years to.
I can relate to Mr. Hatch, (despite my service paling in comparison to his, as well as the fact that Columbia is far superior to Yale), because, like his friends who make fun of him for attending college with a bunch of āsnowflakes,ā mine do the same. More significantly, however, his personal growth during his time at school is something that I have experienced myself. When I started at Columbia, I did not even know which major I would choose, and was largely lost in a world very different than the one I had come from. Despite this, I made the decision to avoid communities such as MilVets and the students who made it very clear that they came from a military background, with their style of dress and demeanor, not because those organizations and individuals are a detriment; I know for a fact that MilVets has helped countless students succeed at Columbia and beyond, and the veterans that I have relationships with are all phenomenal people, but because I wanted to pressure myself into being exposed to something different. I was uncomfortable at first, but this turned out to be the right decision. I learned as much from simply talking to people whom I would normally never converse with about topics and ideas that I had never encountered as I did during classes about great works of art, polar and Cartesian coordinates, literature, astronomy, the list goes on.
If the protests about the Israel ā Palestine conflict had occurred when I first started at Columbia, I would have been frustrated by the students taking up space, forcing us to be funneled on to campus by restricted access points and identification checks. Likely irritated by the disturbance of the quiet during finals season, I would have agreed with the people who called for students to simply focus on their assignments and stop inconveniencing others by shouting about something occurring on the other side of the world. Instead, I decided to learn about the conflict, educating myself about both sides of a war that has roots extending back millennia. While Columbia University did not agree to the demands of the protestors, they achieved something else they surely desired, reaching a goal they did not state to President Shafik and her advisors: they brought attention to their cause by educating at least one additional person about it.
After reading, talking to people, listening to input from students within various classes, and understanding that things such as the intertwined nature of financial workings, as well as conflicts not just in the Middle East, but all over the world, are a level of complexity that baffles some of the most brilliant minds of ours and previous generations, I will leave my thoughts about Israel and Palestine separate from this paper. I recognize that it is important to choose a side, as remaining impartial helps no one. However, when every news agency, group and individual makes their voice heard, satirical sources such as The Onion make these kind of posts, or Adult Swimās Rick, the nihilistic, narcissistic, psychopathic, misanthropic lead character from the series Rick and Morty, addresses the conflict in this manner, I feel that it is better to relegate myself to a much smaller part of this debate, namely the occurrences on Columbia Universityās Morningside Campus.
During basic training for the United States Army, a sense of brotherhood and camaraderie is hammered into recruitsā identities. When you graduate and are assigned to a unit, one where you could be thousands of miles from home on the opposite side of the country, or even in a completely different country, serving on one of the international bases, approaching someone who you have never met before is easy. Talking to them about shared experiences and stories you have in common, and the bonding that occurs, is the product of an indoctrination process and lifestyle that has existed longer than any of us have been alive, and is proof of its effectiveness. This sense of familiarity tends to continue even when one leaves the military. The Veterans of Foreign Wars community is a place for prior servicemembers of all conflicts to share a drink, a laugh, and sometimes a tear. When I go to the Veterans Administration Hospital for periodic check-ups or the occasional injury, men and woman wearing hats commemorating their service during Vietnam waiting for their appointments greet me with a smile and a handshake, as if we have known each other for years. While working at a golf clubās greens department before I transferred to Columbia from community college, a coworker of mine who had served in the Gulf War had heard from our supervisor that I had been in the Army, and he introduced himself to me on my first day, before anyone else, telling me that if I needed anything, I only had to ask. This camaraderie has expanded to encompass not just veterans, but first responders such as firemen, EMTās, and the police as well.
Underneath the picture on my driverās license, the word āveteranā is emblazoned next to a star, written in bright red text and all capital letters. I know for a fact that this one-and-a-half-inch indicator has helped me during interactions with law enforcement on multiple occasions. Only earlier this semester, during Presidentsā Day weekend, I went upstate to spend time with my family. While driving back, in an effort to make the seven-hour trip at a reasonable time, I was stopped for going twenty miles-per-hour over the speed limit. The officer who pulled me over, initially reserved, became noticeably more friendly when I handed him my license and registration. Ultimately, he gave me what amounted to a parking ticket for my actions, rather than the point-incurring, heavily fined moving violation he could have charged me with.
The āThin Blue Line,ā as it is known, is a reference to the idea that the police are the barrier between law abiding citizens and criminals, order and chaos. The most common representation of this concept is a black-and-white American flag, with a single blue line in the place where a red or white stripe would normally be. This style has been expanded to include numerous other colors representing other first-responders: green for the military, red and white no longer to be interpreted as the traditional stripes of the American flag, but instead meant to represent the fire department and paramedics, and even grey for corrections officers. Seeing the appropriation of one of the most iconic symbols in the world, one that flies above the White House, schools, homes, national and international events, and even the Moon, I can say, as someone who has been unwillingly entangled within that appropriation, is nothing short of terrifying.
The fact that these entities and their supporters have literally sewn themselves into the fabric of the symbol of our nation makes one think that there is little room for the countless other occupations, aspects and people that make up this country. The idea of the police being the sole protectors of our society is patently absurd, and all one must do is point out the many instances of police brutality occurring over the years to refute it. I find myself thinking of how much power the officer who stopped me just three months ago had over me. Initially, I was happy that I had received a slap on the wrist, but recently I have found myself wondering what if my license did not state that I was a veteran, would he have charged me with a ticket that would have had much more serious implications? What if he was simply having a bad day, and he decided he did not like the look of me, or the color of my car, and I was the one who he ultimately decided to vent his frustrations on? This traffic infraction, an incredibly small incident compared to all the turmoil in the world, one that involves two strangers, supposedly bonded by our professions, on the side of a quiet, New York highway, serves as a metaphor to me, reminding me of the power structures at play on a much larger scale.
On April 22nd, 2024, I received this email, one of the many Clery Crime Alerts that students are automatically sent. An affiliate of Columbia University had their car stolen at gunpoint by two masked men on Claremont Avenue, not even a five-minute walk from campus. I skimmed the report, and almost immediately forgot about it, recognizing that crime is an inevitability in major cities, and that I needed to start my commute to school. Days later, on the night of April 30th, 2024, I received another email from Columbia, containing one of the most ominous messages I had ever seen, one that put the kind of fear in my heart that not even the alert of an armed carjacking could. Columbiaās Emergency Management Operations Team, offering no explanations, specifications, or even a greeting or sign-off, wrote in bold letters these three sentences: āShelter in place for your safety due to heightened activity on the Morningside campus. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action. Avoid the area until further notice.ā Due to the protests on campus during recent weeks, President Shafik testifying before Congress, Columbiaās role as one of the main catalysts for student protests around the country, and the occupation of Hamilton Hall occurring in the earlier hours of that day, it was not hard to figure out what the email was referencing. Over the next several hours, I followed news agencies, remained glued to the Columbia subreddit, and listened to WKCR, in awe of these eighteen- to twenty-two-year-old students putting themselves at risk to deliver on the ground, accurate, unbiased coverage of one of the most significant events in the schoolās history.
While tracking the events from multiple perspectives, to include the social media accounts of those near and on campus live streaming them, I held out hope that the university would make good on their promise from several days earlier to not invite the NYPD back, but a frightening picture began to unfold, one that I was intimately familiar with. One WKCR reporter stated that 114th street had so many officers on it that he could not see the asphalt of the road beneath them, and I knew that the staging area the NYPD had chosen was one of the best routes for moving towards what the military, and presumably law enforcement, would call an āobjective.ā The officers cleared the smaller āobjective,ā the largely unoccupied tents in front of Butler, and then moved towards Hamilton Hall, ordering even those not associated with its occupation to disperse, raising my stress levels and likely those of others, as it is rarely a good sign when police do not want their actions recorded and archived. After the initial entry to campus and clearing of areas and people in the immediate vicinity of Hamilton Hall, came the Long-Range Acoustic Device, or LRAD, a device that makes a megaphone sound like a whisper, and one known for its crowd-control potential, capable of producing sounds loud enough to cause damage to ear-drums, nausea, and headaches, ordering individuals to clear away. The NYPD began its execution of tactics in a way that my fellow soldiers and I used to rehearse, tactics I never dreamed that I would witness outside of the military, and certainly not by police officers who vastly outnumbered unarmed students on their own campus. The NYPD created a perimeter, or a āsecond layer of securityā to both provide reinforcements for the officers entering the building, and to prevent the fleeing of what are called āsquirters,ā or individuals who attempt to escape the building after the raid begins. While the ābreachā team moved towards the front doors, using tools from a āhooligan kit,ā such as bolt cutters, hand-held battering rams and crowbars, a siege machine was brought in to allow access from a window; when taking over a building, the idea is to overwhelm it from as many different directions as possible to better disorient and overwhelm its occupants. Flash-bang grenades, described as non-lethal, but known to have harmful effects, were thrown inside, presumably before entering any room, hallway, or otherwise enclosed area to minimize the resistance of anyone unfortunate enough to be on the receiving end of what can only be described as an assault on the visual and auditory senses. According to the Manhattan District Attorney, one of the officers inside Hamilton Hall had what is called in the military a ānegligent discharge,ā meaning his firearm went off unintentionally. While no one was hurt, the question remains why at least one, and more likely, numerous other officers were carrying guns loaded with live ammunition in the first place, when they so drastically outmatched the protestors in numbers and equipment. Additionally, a negligent discharge is an act of incompetence that would result in an active-duty soldier facing serious consequences, and derision from his peers. So far, the officer remains defended by his coworkers, and unpunished by his superiors.
As all this unfolded, I communicated with my friends from the past and present. My friends from the military checked on me to ensure that I was okay, as did my friends from school. The difference in how they viewed these events highlights what I believe is the change in myself that I stated I am most proud of at the beginning of this paper. My friends from the military were commenting that the assertion of order and control by way of militarized tactics was necessary, not concerning themselves with the human toll and destruction of trust that came along with it. Conversely, my schoolmates lamented the brutality and overstepping of boundaries that the NYPD and Columbiaās administration committed, one that turned a place meant to be a beacon of free speech, expression, and ideas, into what is now a police-state with strict control over who enters it.
My education inside and outside the classroom at this institution has challenged, thrilled, and changed me. Sitting here now, at the end of this paper, the end of the semester, and the end of my time at Columbia University, I am left feeling confused and sad regarding recent events, but also hopeful for the future. I know from experience that the students, teachers, and culture of this school have the power to encourage critical thinking and initiate personal growth. If it did those things for me, surely it can do the same for others
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2024.05.16 06:15 Maxton1811 Galactic Refugees 7
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Previous Colonist Memory Log: Captain Alan J. Emerson UNS Evandra Mechanical melodies of gears grinding together and switches flicking of their own accord surrounded the shrine room as before us the gramophone began softly to whistle and click. āHe is hereā¦ā Kritivek announced, standing tall and bowing his head in rigid deference to his god.
After a few more seconds, the machineās output grew in both volume and complexity until at last my GRIM could recognize the clicks as Chitaan language. āHello, Kritivek.ā It began, its voice smooth and rhythmic like something between the crackle of a geiger counter and a typewriterās telltale racket. āI am glad to see you alive and well. Judging by the fact that Gheyk and Fevik are not with you, however, I calculate an 86% chance that they were not so lucky.ā
āYou are correct, Great Oneā¦ā murmured Kritivek, the sadness in his tone underpinned by pure awe and reverence for this being.
For a few seconds, Omnus did not speak, but from the everpresent churn of gears we could quite literally hear him āthinkingā. āI have logged their names in my backup database,ā the machine eventually concluded, its words visibly bringing relief to Kritivek. āThey shall be remembered for the remainder of my existence. Please, take solace in thatā¦ā
āMay they frolic in your glory for all of time,ā our Chitaan guide prayed aloud, his words followed by yet another long, smothering silence.
āYou hath served me well, Kritivek.ā Continued the machine, prompting a delighted chitter from the Chitaan priest. āYou may go in peace, for I wish to speak with these Humans
alone. Mourn your brothers and celebrate the time you spent together. Perhaps enjoy a flask of bogal poured out in their honor?ā
āAs you wish, my lordā¦ I will inform those outside that you are in contemplation for this night and can take no more prayers until daybreak.ā
Replicating with its gears the gentle rattle of a Chitaan chuckle, Omnus waited until his priest had left before at last speaking directly to the three of us. āYou are not native to this planet, correct?ā He asked, his words distinctly lacking the emotional inflections of Kritivekās. āYour arrival here is without precedent, but not entirely unexpected.ā
Though clearly far from
divine in nature, the being with whom we conversed at this shrine was nevertheless a true marvel to behold: one born not of metaphysics, but rather mechanics. āYouāre an AI!ā I gasped, that last word having no direct translation in the Chitaan language and as such forcing my translator to make do with the clumsier phrase āthinking toolā.
āThat is correct,ā replied this machine, its words underscored by the distant hiss of steam valves and other clockwork components. āAllow me to offer my most sincere sympathies for the unfortunate demise of your homeworld. Taking into account the trajectory of your ship prior to landing, I presume its origin to be the Cichek systemāa G-class star located
[forty lightyears] away. Is this hypothesis accurate?ā
Awkwardly clearing his throat in a bid to obtain the AIās attention, it was Alex who next deigned to speak out. āYou would be dead on,ā he affirmed, his tone betraying an understandable degree of awe. āThough our name for it is the Sol system. How long have you known about our ship for?ā
āI first detected the gravitational anomaly in our system approximately
[3 months] ago. Initially, I had mistaken your vessel for an asteroid and as such expected it to continue on its prior trajectory. Asteroids, however, do not suddenly change course in the direction of nearby planets like your ship did
[hours] ago.ā
āAre you
entirely clockwork?ā I asked Omnus, gesturing incredulously toward its walls of grinding machinery. Surely, that could not be the case. For a convincingly sapient AI to be constructed on the basis of such primitive technology, it would require decades or perhaps even centuries of construction.
Again, silence fell over the room as Omnus mechanically contemplated my query, meeting it with a reply after some twenty seconds of deliberation. āWhat else might I be?ā The machine asked, providing me implicitly with my answer. āWhile I have theorized several possible avenues for technologies more advanced than myself, including electronic and organic integration, such methods appear to have been beyond my creators' capabilities.ā
āThat brings up another questionā¦ā Alice interjected, recovering at last from the sheer shock of encountering a sapient machine. āWho built you and why?ā Despite years of exponential advancement in the field of computer science, true AI nevertheless had continued to elude mankind. Convincing as our facsimiles of sapience could be at times, they nevertheless lacked the capacity for emotion and initiative characteristic of real consciousness. Whoever constructed this machine had done something thought impossible by over a century of Human engineers.
āIn truth, I am not sureā¦ā Omnus concluded after an even longer-than-usual pause. āMy core memory bank was reset
[9,462 years] ago. As such, I have no data on my creators nor their original intentions for me. However, I have largely ruled out the possibility of them having been Chitaan.ā
Fascinating as this clockwork consciousness undoubtedly was, something about its relationship with the natives left a bad taste in my mouth all the same. "And why exactly are you masquerading as a god before these people?" I asked him, my words tipped in a venom the potency of which apparently surprised my companions. "What value do you derive from tricking them into worshipping you?"
Lengthy silence fell over the shrine chamber as its AI occupant contemplated my complaint, responding much quicker than it had to the previous question. "In all fairness, 'trick' is a rather strong word..." answered Omnus with a steam-valve sigh. "When first I encountered the Chitaan, I had attempted to explain my true nature to them. No matter how I worded things, however, they simply could not comprehend me as anything short of divine. Upon finding me, the Chitaan found a guide bearing great wisdom; and in turn, I found a species in need of guidance.ā
Falling silent for a moment to parse this response within my mind, I was hardly surprised when Alex spoke up to question the computer in my stead. āIs this the only settlement that follows you or are there others?ā He asked.
āThis access point where you now stand is but one of several thousand, stretched out across
[hundreds of thousands of miles],ā explained Omnus, practically knocking the wind out of me with its sheer implied scale. āCurrently, I am worshipped by the people of 2,147 city states, and through my guidance they are able to coexist in harmony.ā
Perhaps at a later date, I reasoned, there would come a time to more closely study the inner workings of this clockwork deity. For the moment, however, my mind was occupied by far more salient concerns: anxieties related less so what this being was and more so to
who. "I don't suppose you'd be willing to tell us what your end goal with the Chitaan is, would you?" I inquired, my tone saturated with appropriate suspicion.
Contrary to my expectations of some evasion or simplification, this AI seemed more than happy to comply with my questioning. "My primary objective regarding the Chitaan is to create a society which both minimizes individual suffering and maximizes civilizational longevity. To this end, I have instilled values into my followers that prioritize empathy and compassion above all else. By drip-feeding them the technologies of my creators, I am able to ensure that the Chitaan who follow these directives remain more advanced than their neighbors."
"And why do you want that?" I asked, sticking my head thoroughly within the gift horse's mouth. Machines as I understood them were built not upon sweet sentiments, but rather on cold, unfeeling logic. Even if this AI
was benevolent, there nevertheless had to be some
reason behind its desires.
"If you are searching for some vile ulterior motive, I am afraid I will have to disappoint you. My decision to aid the Chitaan is based upon two simple factors: necessity and curiosity. On the one claw, without regular maintenance, I will shut down and 'die'. The Chitaan can provide me with this maintenance, and as such it is in my best interest to keep them healthy and alive for as long as possible. More importantly, however, is the matter of sapience itself. It is clear to me that my creators are no longer around. For such an advanced species to die out is not only tragic, but also provides a rather pessimistic paradigm with which to judge intelligent life. Your arrival here following the self-inflicted destruction of your own world further suggests that civilization is unstable: a race between innovation and eradication. Perhaps with the assistance of a being such as myself, I can prevent the Chitaan from suffering a similar fate and as such create a functional spacefaring civilization.ā
At that moment, the motivations of this machine made perfect sense. āSo thatās what this is,ā I growled contemptuously, glancing behind myself to the cave entrance as Kritivek politely dispersed the other worshippers. āIt's all just a science experiment to youā¦ā
"Perhaps my explanation was a tad overly clinical..." Replied the machine following a brief period of reassessment. "Make no mistake: I
do care for Kritivek and his species. They are far more to me than variables on a spread sheet. Had I no love for them, then my experiments would surely spiral into abject cruelty."
Interrupting this line of conversation with a stern glare shot in my direction, Alice was next among our troupe to speak up. "Forgive Alan's weariness: he spent sixty years of his life alone maintaining our ship on its journey.ā
āThat sounds like a difficult use of oneās lifespan: especially one so long as those of your kind.ā Omnus hummed, the low-pitch of his synthetic voice oddly relaxing.
āMy combative behavior does have a reason!ā I snapped at the physicist, my tone coming off as a bit more aggressive than intended. āTwo thousand lives are in our hands and we need to find some place for them to settle.ā As I spoke, my thoughts returnedāas they so often didāto Mina. I made a promise to her mother that I would do everything in my power to take care of her, and I held no intention of going back on my word.
Hearing this, the AI fell silent for a long few seconds before at last dignifying my concerns with a response. āPerhaps I could be of some use to youā¦ā
Behind us, the larger Chitaan clad in red stepped inside Omnusā shrine room. Gently nudging me aside so as to access his āgodā, the priest knelt down before this machine and with a low-pitched chitter began to commune with it. āLord Omnus. Forgive my intrusion most indiscreet, for there is one amongst us who desperately seeks your aid.ā
āApologies, Humans: before we continue this riveting conversation, I must first tend to the concerns of my pod.ā Began the AI, promptly shifting its focus toward the priest and addressing him directly. āYou are forgiven, my child. Speak freely and tell me to whom I can be of assistance.ā
āIt is Vevik, my lordā¦ā Clicked the priest in red, his tone strained somewhat by what I presumed to be emotion. āHis daughter has fallen deathly ill. Our apothecaries have attempted to purge her body of the illness using your divinely-taught potions, but their efforts have been to no avail.ā
āI presume Vevik is outside. Invite him inside so that I may hear his prayers.ā
āAs you demand, Lord Omnus!ā Exclaimed the priest, shuffling off toward the cave entrance before returning with a smaller Chitaan whose eyes were just about level with Alexās forehead.
āSpeak, my childā¦ā Hummed the AI, its monotone voice somehow underlined by a tenderness almost unnoticeable against the grinding of its ancient gears. āTell me the nature of your offspringās affliction.ā
Immediately falling to his knees before the clockwork god, this Chitaan who I presumed to be Vevik began to pray in response. āGreat one: my beloved Yitika is most terribly ill. Her body is plagued by violent bouts of seizure. She struggles to speak and walks as though drunken. When she does manage to communicate, she complains of splitting pain within her mind. Please, Omnus: I know that the
[six years] I have spent with her have been in themselves gifts most priceless, and I have no right to implore you for more, but I beg of thee not to take her from me so soonā¦ā
What followed must have been two minutes straight of silence from the computer as its gears ground away fervently. āThe symptoms you have described to me are most troublingā¦ā It concluded at last. āAnd you say none of the medications Iāve taught the apothecaries were effective?ā
"Yes, Lord Omnus. Even your draught of respite has done little to ease her suffering!" Vevik affirmed, his tone saturated with desperation.
"I calculate a 94% chance that Yitika's suffering is the result of a brain tumor..." Continued the AI in cold, calculating monotone. "Alleviating such an illness is not impossible, but there are certain things I must ask of you, Vevik."
Hearing this, the Chitaan knelt before Omnus began to weep with joy. "I will undergo any trial you place before me, my god. What beast need I slay? What ritual need I complete to prove my unending faith and loyalty to you?"
"Retrieve for me one thistle of frojeth and two bilvarian roots. Bring these ingredients and your child to the bed of revival
[six miles] east of here. Beware, however, the faithless tribes, for they have taken up residence in the area."
"We are unworthy even to be in your presence, o great one; yet still you do not forsake us in our times of need!" Professed Vevik before the AI, his body quivering with some emotion my Cogitolink struggled to identify .
"That, my child, is where you are incorrect." The machine responded rather matter-of-factly. "Your people are worthy of every gift I hath given you. Archpriest Jokuk: your task is to assist Vevik in gathering the ritual components. Go now in peace, for I wish to commune privately with these beings from the stars."
Chittering out their parting prayers of protection to the AI, Jokuk and Vevik wasted little time in exiting the cave and setting off in search of the ingredients mentioned by their god, leaving the three of us alone with it once more. "Again, I must apologize for that interruption." Omnus began, its gears having slowed down to a somewhat more relaxed rate of revolution. āFascinated as I am by your arrival here, I nevertheless must fulfill my ādivineā obligations. I hope you do not terribly mind.ā
Fortunate though it was for Vevik, this machineās intervention nevertheless left the three of us with more questions than answers. āYou mentioned something about a ābed of revivalā?ā Alice began curiously, voicing but one of our newfound gaps in knowledge. āWhat sort of ritual item is that, and why canāt you just make another here?ā
āIt is not a ritual item,ā replied Omnus matter-of-factly, āThe bed of revival is an automated surgery bay hooked up to one of my subsystems. With it, I can perform complex surgical operations far beyond the Chitaanās current capabilities. Those herbs I sent Vevik to collect can be used as rudimentary anesthetics and antiseptics."
"So why not just tell them the truth?" I shrugged, curious as to why this AI would feel the need to lie by omission regarding something like surgery.
"When communicating with people so technologically primitive as the Chitaan, it is important to do so in terms they can understand. There will come a day when they will be ready to hear the whole truth, but as of yet my worshippers remain unprepared."
Alex never was one to wait his turn when it came to the procurement of knowledge, and as per usual he felt the need to interject with an inquiry of his own. "You spoke about the so-called 'faithless tribes' like they're dangerous," he began, his expression briefly tightening up as though the term itself was somehow bitter. "Why demonize people who don't worship you?"
"What sort of narcissist do you take me for?" Replied Omnus in monotone displeasure, his gears again churning against each other as he turned over the xenobiologist's question in his analog mind. "Not all tribes who do not follow me are 'faithless'. There are many as-of-yet unconverted groups that Kritivek's people remain on amicable terms with. Faithless is a term first coined by my Chitaan followers to describe a group of particularly brutal raider tribes."
Hearing this, the underlined aggression within Alex's voice fizzled out in favor of grim understanding. Though clearly quite peaceful compared to our own iron age, this civilization nevertheless would naturally have its own barbaric holdouts. "Okay... What makes these Chitaan more dangerous than other raiders?"
"One substantial part of it is their belief system," explained the AI, pausing for a long while as though in recollection. "Their cultural power structure can best be described as an atheistic militaristic gerontocracy. In essence, the faithless believe that rather than gods, the universe is governed by fundamental truths, and that these truths become more apparent as one ages and grows."
On Earth, such a belief system would be relatively innocuous: no more harmful than the average. On a planet like this one, however, on which age turns people into cannibalistic monsters, I could most definitely see the problem. "Let me guess: they worship the mad ones?"
"Correct. The faithless regard mad ones as the wisest beings to exist, and as such seek to emulate their behaviors: cannibalism and animalistic violence chief among them. In their society, the larger one can grow before truly losing their sanity and therefore 'ascending' to the state of a mad one, the more power and respect they are given within society." Another long pause fell over the shrine room as this machine seemed to contemplate before speaking out yet again. "Perhaps I could make you an offer..."
"Let's hear it," Alice shrugged, her husband mirroring the reply with an affirmative nod.
Loud clacking sounds like those of a typewriter rattled out of the console as a sliver of ancient parchment inscribed with what looked to be a map slid out from a previously-unseen paper slot. "This map depicts the local area," explained Omnus. "If you can clear out the faithless ones so that Vevik can bring his child to the bed of revival, I will provide you with assistance in setting up a new colony for your species. Deal?"
Awkwardly plucking the paper from it's resting place and scanning it over with my ancient eyes, I contemplated carefully what this deal might entail. "We'll need to back to the Evandra first. There, we could theoretically thaw out a crew to help clear the place..."
"That will not be an issue," replied Omnus confidently. "I will send battle priests to assist you in your return... Assuming, of course, that we have an agreement?"
"We could definitely use this guy's help!" Alex affirmed, prompting a similar expression of agreement from Alice. Nevertheless, however, I still
was the captain, and as such this was my choice.
And with that, I reached out my hand reflexively as though expecting the computer to reach back and shake it. "Deal..."
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2024.05.16 05:42 City_Index Bitcoin bounces in style as Wall Street hits new highs. May 16, 2024
| On Tuesday I outlined a bullish case for bitcoin futures whilst prices remained above $60k. One soft US CPI and retail sales report later, bullish range expansion has most certainly kicked in. By : Matt Simpson, Market Analyst On Tuesday I outlined a bullish case for bitcoin futures whilst prices remained above $60k. One soft US CPI and retail sales report later, Iām pleased to see that bullish range expansion kicked in on Wednesday. And as bitcoinās performance is now closely tied to stock market indices, it is no coincident that the crypto currency rallied on the day Wall Street and the Dax reached record highs. Market performance on Wednesday, May 16th - S&P 500 1.2%
- Nasdaq 100 1.5%
- Dow Jones 0.9%
- AUD/USD 1.1%
- Gold 1.2%
- Bitcoin futures +7.4%
https://preview.redd.it/kqf3wbgdkp0d1.png?width=976&format=png&auto=webp&s=b4c4cc13d3cd1ee5a7b0c3c3c436621646f4f972 Ultimately, weaker US data equates to assumption of Fed cuts and therefore āeasier moneyā, which in turn boosts appetite for risk. Yet the data cannot come in too soft, as the US needs to achieve lower inflation alongside stable growth for risk to rally on the āsoft landing scenarioā. And as traders are favouring softer US data over strong, it may not take much weakness in todayās second-tier data from the US for markets to extend Wednesdayās moves into the weekend. Looking through the calendar, there are plenty of data points and Fed speakers to keep traders on their toes. The ideal scenario for USD bears would be to see jobless claims edge higher whilst industrial production, Philly Fed manufacturing and housing data edge lower. The icing on the cake would be slightly dovish comments from Fed members Harker, Mester or Bostic with a slightly softer GDP now thrown in for good measure. But if incoming data allows and sends the US dollar is lower, there is a reasonable chance we could expect an extension of Wednesdayās moves to send indices higher, alongside bitcoin and gold. However, as noted in this morning's report, the US dollar is near several decent support levels and other key markets like gold and bitcoin are near resistance. In which case, perhaps we may need to be on guard for a retracement on these markets before momentum resumes in Wednesdayās direction. Click the website link below to get our exclusive Guide to bitcoin trading in Q2 2024. https://www.cityindex.com/en-au/market-outlooks-2024/q2-bitcoin-outlook/ https://preview.redd.it/huu3r7wikp0d1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=68d039516376dcdb3e3d8f247af42aed740a9660 Bitcoin technical analysis: The daily chart shows that strong trading volumes accompanied Wednesdayās rally, which marked its best day in two months. The daily high stalled a fraction beneath the high-volume node flagged on Tuesday, so the question now is whether bitcoin has the bullish backing to simply continue higher form current levels. The 4-hour chart shows that the RSI (2) has reached overbought, and a small bearish pinbar has formed to show bullish momentum is slowing. From here, Iād prefer to see a retracement lower and would consider seeking bullish setups above or around the 200-bar average, near the prior swing high. The bias is for an eventual breakout above these cycle highs and for it to at least head for 70k, a break above which brings 72k into focus. https://preview.redd.it/tzne5xumkp0d1.png?width=1565&format=png&auto=webp&s=ffd9e26ca90a2bdf0d95ef30e4b6d5a9096ce4d7 Wall street indices: I have mentioned in previous COT reports that asset managers remained net-long indices, and that their recent flip to net-short exposure VIX futures was another vote of confidence for the stock market in general. Yet as net-long exposure to Dow Jones futures was relatively low, it comes as no surprise to see the index as the laggard of Wall Streetās three main indices; the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 made easy work of a new record high whereas the Down Jones barely scraped a close above the previous record high. Still, the trends are undeniably bullish. And unless we see US data tank at a scary rate, it seems the path of least resistance for US stocks is higher from here. And with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq comfortably clearing their prior record highs, any dips towards their breakout levels are likely to be favoured by bulls for another crack at yet a new high. https://preview.redd.it/acaapkzpkp0d1.png?width=1568&format=png&auto=webp&s=d244ed4e06e7d9a52be402c4f1e58621fa5759a5 -- Written by Matt Simpson Follow Matt on Twitter @cLeverEdge https://www.cityindex.com/en-au/news-and-analysis/bitcoin-bounces-in-style-as-wall-street-hits-new-highs/ From time to time, StoneX Financial Pty Ltd (āweā, āourā) website may contain links to other sites and/or resources provided by third parties. These links and/or resources are provided for your information only and we have no control over the contents of those materials, and in no way endorse their content. 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2024.05.16 04:58 Hizzleguy inconspicuous on the outside but...
| Important Note: Build is "just for the lulz" I'm never gonna play this setup due to its unfair high energy! I've only been pursuing airsoft as a hobby for a short time (9 Months) But guys THIS is made all by myself with so much passion, attention, time and dedication and I'm proud of it to say its finished after so long of saving money, waiting for parts, having setbacks, making mistakes and learning new knowledge Its a VFC HK416 A5 S(aeg) Only thing stock is the body and funnily enough the nozzle. I replaced the original gearbox with a - Retro Arms cnc reinforced gearbox shell
- type 1 stainless steel cylinder
- MadBull m140 non linear spring
- ball bearing spring guide
- Gate cnc protector cylinder head
- fiber reinforced polymer piston with 14.5 steel teeth - ball bearing ventilated cnc piston head
- adjusted aoe with 60ā° sorbo pad
- precise shimmed 16:1 cnc steel gears
- 8mm steel bushings for sector gear
- 8mm bearings for spur and bevel gear
- 3d printed gear delayer clip and shortened tappet plate spring to optimize tappet plate timing
- 30k high torque brushless motor
- Perun hybrid v2 etu unit with additional soldered high conductivity low resistance wires
- Perun clicker
- shimmed cnc speed trigger
- 21,25mm vfc stock nozzle (showed best performance out of several tested nozzles)
- Maxx M4A pro cnc hopup with 4mm soft flat nub
- MapleLeaf omega tensioner
- MapleLeaf macaron 75ā° bucking
- MapleLeaf 6,02mm inside polished tuning barrel (370mm length)
- all moving parts lubricated with industrial silicon grease (gears got high performance teflon grease)
- final inspection carried out with 3.5mm bore scope to ensure air seal at certain spots
- Vector Optics scrd-47 1x29 red dot
- Vector Optics scmf 3x magnifier
shooting with .32g bb at an average of ~2.62 Joules (~420 fps) with a effective range of approx. 80 m (260 ft) feel free leave your honest opinion as well as to rate it or hate it ā¤ simple build without unnecessary extras high quality optics for a cheap price some additional stickers for the flex Perun inside theoretical trajectory graph Shimming took about two and a half hours to get perfect submitted by Hizzleguy to airsoft [link] [comments] |
2024.05.16 04:43 Odd_Dare3328 Heās an amazing guy, but he doesnāt turn me on
Iāve been dating this guy for about 3 months now. Heās PERFECT on paper. Amazing job, has a provider mindset, treats me like an absolute queen and remembers every detail about me. We also get along well. I really like him, except he canāt turn me on in the bedroom. He does foreplay for only 2 minutes and Iām not wet at all, but he continues. Everything he says makes me cringe instead of turned on. Iāve tried to say i like a lot of foreplay and guide him, but he just canāt seem to get it right. Other men can get me wet from just a kiss, but with him itās impossible. Iāve been wanting to have sex with other people because Iām not satisfied. Iām only 22 and I donāt want to settle with a bad sex life, but heās the first man to treat me this amazing and is great in other areas. What do i do?
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2024.05.16 04:00 BlueArchiveMod Daily Questions Megathread May 16, 2024
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2024.05.16 03:57 Odd_Dare3328 Heās an amazing guy, but he doesnāt turn me on
Iāve been dating this guy for about 3 months now. Heās PERFECT on paper. Accountant, has a provider mindset, treats me like an absolute queen and remembers every detail about me. I really like him, except he canāt turn me on in the bedroom. He does foreplay for only 2 minutes and Iām not wet at all, but he continues. Everything he says makes me cringe instead of turned on. Iāve tried to say i like a lot of foreplay and guide him, but he just canāt seem to get it right. Other men can get me wet from just a kiss, but with him itās nearly impossible. Iām only 22 and I donāt want to settle with a bad sex life, but heās the first man to treat me this amazing and is great in other areas. What do i do?
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2024.05.16 03:47 loverfightergirl Budget riding in Europe
Hi all, Iām looking for suggestions on where to go in Europe to ride MTB. I like park riding but love flowy DH trails. Iām from the USA so Iām looking for a place that attracts other travelers and wonāt be too hard to navigate only speaking English. Iām only 22 so my budget is not super impressive. Iām interested in hearing about anyoneās experience with a guided trip and the cost as well.
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2024.05.16 03:40 skatar2 [WTS] Cleaning Out: SB Braces, Random mags, AR furniture, and bolt-ons
Timestamp:
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I've been dragging my feet getting this stuff posted, but got a lot going on right now and need to get this stuff gone, so apologies in advance if I am not immediately responsive (sorry for the excuse up front).
TAPCO Intrafuse left handed folding stock for SKS, 10/22, and Mini-14/30 $20
GG&G Beretta 1301T extension tube and barrel clamp $90
Primary Arms PLx 30MM mount top-cap RMR footprint $22
Strike Industries Link Cobra foregrip $13 Strike Industries Ambush 45 degree optic mount $36 Daniel Defense Stock $45
Daniel Defense Pistol Grip $17
RS Regulate AK-301M $95
TEKMAT CZ P-07/P-09 Cleaning Mat 11"x17" $10
ETS Glock 22 clear mag 16-round brand new sealed $12
ProMag S&W Shield Magazine 9mm 10 Rounds $12 Troy HK style front folding sight, never used $75
SMS 1000 lumen pistol light/laser combo $30
VG6 Gamma 9mm Brake 1/2x28, new $20 Primary Weapon Systems FSC556 brake, 1/2x28 new $60
3x Geissele Maritime Bolt catches in original packaging $20 each (1 left) Magpul CZ Scorpion EVO pistol grip $18 SB Tactical SBTEVO-G2 CZ Scorpion Brace, in box $85 SB Tactical SBT CZ Scorpion Brace $85
SB Tactical SB Mini brace, in box $45
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2024.05.16 03:30 dreamed2life Embracing Saturn's Wisdom: Navigating Relocated Charts and Astrocartography for Personal Growth
In astrology, Saturn often gets a bad rap, seen as the harbinger of challenges and limitations. However, this reputation overlooks Saturn's vital role as the great teacher of the zodiac, a planet that fosters discipline, responsibility, and long-term growth. Understanding Saturn's influence in relocated charts and astrocartography can be a powerful tool for personal development.
Relocated Chart and Saturnās Influence When you relocate, your chart shifts, bringing different facets of your life into focus. Saturn in your relocated chart can offer valuable insights into areas where you might face challenges, but also where you can build resilience and achieve long-term success. For instance:
- Saturn in the 2nd House: Highlights the need for disciplined financial planning.
- Saturn in the 3rd House: Encourages structured communication and serious learning.
- Saturn in the 7th House: Suggests a focus on forming enduring and responsible relationships.
Astrocartography and Saturn Lines Astrocartography, which maps planetary lines across the globe based on your birth chart, allows you to explore how different locations might impact your life. Saturn lines, in particular, can be profoundly transformative:
Saturn IC Line ā Emotional Foundations (4th House Themes):
- Living under a Saturn IC line can solidify your sense of home and emotional security. It's about taking responsibility for family matters and building a stable home life.
Saturn Ascendant Line ā Personal Identity (1st House Themes):
- Along this line, Saturn can shape your personal identity and body with discipline, making it an excellent place for self-improvement and developing maturity.
Saturn Descendant Line ā Partnerships (7th House Themes):
- This line can bring stability and seriousness to your personal and business relationships, emphasizing the need for mutual respect and long-term commitment.
Saturn MC Line ā Career Growth (10th House Themes):
- A Saturn MC line can enhance your professional life, offering opportunities for career advancement through hard work and perseverance.
Saturnās Misunderstood Role Contrary to popular belief, Saturn is not a "bad" planet. Its energies are about maturation and wisdom. Saturnās influence, though often demanding, teaches patience, responsibility, and the value of hard work. The challenges it brings are not punishments but opportunities for growth.
In both relocated charts and astrocartography, Saturn's influence can guide you towards significant personal development. It's about embracing the discipline and lessons Saturn offers, turning challenges into stepping stones for success. Understanding and working with Saturn, rather than fearing it, can open doors to lasting achievement and fulfillment.
So, if you're considering a move or simply exploring your astrological potential, give Saturn its due respect. It might just be the key to unlocking your most structured, disciplined, and successful self.
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2024.05.16 03:21 Calikuhl81 GLOCK 22 RTF2
| GLOCK 22 RTF2 .40 S&W COMBAT TEXTILES CAMO GRIPS PYRAMID TRIGGER GLOCKSTORE DOUBLE DIAMOND CONNECTOR STREAMLIGHT TLR-1 HL CROSS ARMORY MAGWELL EXTENDED CONTROLS GLOCKSTORE TUNGSTEN GUIDE ROD This thing is Mint and runs Perfectly š submitted by Calikuhl81 to GlockMod [link] [comments] |
2024.05.16 03:20 Positive_Zucchini963 "Rewilding" as a term, and practical differences in the US vs Europe
I think it is fairly clear that "Rewilding" , though originally a US term, has had far more success in Europe than the US, (though not necessarily the idea), I wanted to talk about part of why the term 'rewilding" might have greater practical utility in Europe, and Practical differences in Rewilding in the US and Europe, note I am coming from a US perspective and would appreciate European commentary, especially if you feel I misrepresented the situation
- Greater Rewilding Potential
The ecosystems of nearctic were hit much weaker by the Quaternary Extinction than Palearctic, with a larger share of terrestrial megafauna going extinct (22% vs 57%). In particular the south American origin taxa like ground sloths and glyptodonts, multiple species of each disappeared, with nothing remotely similar on earth. Additionally because Europe is just a small peninsula of Eurasia, which is connected to Africa, a much larger share of species that disappeared in Europe survived elsewhere (dhole, lion, l, common hippo, barbary macaque, Malayan porcupine, onager, moon bear etc), there are US/Canada examples of 'exotic" natives to return, ( saiga, wild horses, yak from Eurasia, thick billed parrots and jaguar from Mexico) but they are fewer and further between
- Weaker baseline/ rewilding ideas not endemic
Many US Conservationists/environmentalists, and environmentalist-minded public, already think of the arrival of white-people as the baseline, the idea that Ideally wolves/bison/pumas etc., would be allowed to recover across large shares of their precolonial range wherever they can survive, is not foreign or radical to the American public, and common among the environmentalist public, which can make the branding of it as "rewilding" and the presentation of it as a radical new idea feel awkward. while this colonial baseline makes the American public more immune to shifting baseline syndrome, and to have a nebulous " the way it was when my grandad was a kid" Idea of what is natural, it also makes it more difficult to suggest new baselines further in the past.
- Lack of Indigenous people
Sami aside, most of Europe doesn't have Indigenous communities. Native Americans have historically been viewed as basically wildlife, heavily dehumanized, and the (obviously false, hell even the First Thanksgiving Story every American knows is about them teaching the pilgrims how to farm) idea that they didn't alter the landscape and "put it to use" used to justify the stealing of their land and lives. Today this stereotype has been reclaimed and rehabilitated, Native Americans are seen as sources of environmental wisdom and guides to how the land should be managed by many left of center (not entirely wrong, as with the loss of megafauna the environment shifted to one where plant biomass controlled by fire, and many endangered ecosystems like Gary-oak woodlands, cane-breaks, and pine barrens, depended on Indigenous fore based management) , environmentalist natives often play up they're connection to the landscape as a native person, and environmentalists and indigenous communities often work together, such as when diseased salmon farms threatened wild salmon populations they used in the Pacific North-West, or when the Keystone-Xl pipeline was going to go through tribal land, acknowledging the devastating effect native Americans had on the megafauna of this continent, and how heavily they altered the local ecosystems, could potentially do severe damage to this Environmentalist-Indigenous partnership if it went mainstream.
- Greater romanticism of agricultural land
The US isn't entirely without this, there is a great romanticism of "cowboy culture" and cattle ranching, which is part of why so much federal land is used for it, but i really don't think it comes close to the UK and Irelands relationship with sheep pastures, where they have managed to turn some of the most ecologically destroyed landscapes (and unproductive farmland) endless expanses of sheep nibbled lawn, into one of if the most heavily romanticized places in the world, additionally conservation organizations like The Wildlife Trusts in the UK focus on maintaining older forms of agriculture to support the animals that use those agricultural landscapes, and in contrast to them Rewilding is a genuinely radical shift
The reintroduction of megafauna to specific sites aside, Europe has been becoming wilder due to a reduction in agricultural land use. For a variety of reasons (declining population, concentration from rural to urban areas, etc.) , making room wild vegetation to recover and more natural habitat for local wildlife to utilize, The same large scale agricultural land abandonment is not being seen in the US, part of it is the US population is still growing (and not just because of immigration, even the Natural Population Growth Rate won't be negative till the 2040's), but probably more importantly is differences in agricultural policy, US Agribusiness has managed to become relatively export focused, The US is the second largest exporter of agricultural products( was first before Brazil overtook us), 177 billion dollars' worth of agricultural net export in 2021, meanwhile the EU and Ukraine combined where only about 50 billion, this larger export market means the share of land used by humans is less dependent on the local population, and will shrink less or less severely when the population does shrink
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2024.05.16 03:03 Keylime15 [WTS] 60 round AR mag, Recover 20/80 brace, BMC AR15 furniture, Magpul MVG, SI angled grip, WC P320 Carry grip, 300 BO upper (no bcg/ch), SI AK comp, Romeo 1 Pro š“, Swampfox Kingslayer š“
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https://imgur.com/a/SssAzB1 S/N and Additional Kingslayer Pics:
https://imgur.com/a/KOYPfit Additional Upper Pics:
https://imgur.com/a/GWE7fPk Howdy y'all! Need some funds for a couple project ideas.
Don't like a price? Shoot me an offer! Prices way off? Please let me know!
Bundles > Dibs > PMs. Please comment first then message me!
Prices are š³ļø to your door, and PayPal F&F is preferred, but Venmo can also be used. Messages (PM) only, I don't look at chats.
I will ship things out USPS as soon as I can.
Schmeisser 60 round mag - $40 OBO SOLD
Bought NIB off GAFS, but never used, didn't even open the packaging.
Recover Tactical 20/80 Brace - $70 OBO
Got NIB from GAFS. Mounted it once, but no shots through it. Comes with everything in the original box.
BCM Furniture Combo - $60 OBO
Took all this off my stock 5.56 Saint. Functions perfectly, just switching things up. I would rather keep all this together,
but can split if I get buyers for everything.
BCM Midlength Drop in Handguard (~600 rounds on my 5.56) - $25
BCM Mod 0 Stock (NOT SOPMOD) (~200 rounds on my 5.56) - $30
BCM Grip MOD 1 (~300 on my 5.56) (Does NOT come with grip screw) - $10 SOLD
Magpul MVG - $15 OBO
About 300 rounds through my 5.56 Saint. I wanted to like this, but trying out an emissary and liking it more. Comes with screw and mlok nut. Only has one screw so I'm assuming it's older.
Strike Industries M-lok Link Foregrip - $22 OBO
Catch and release from GAFS. Maybe 5 shots with me, looked like new from prior owner. Thought I'd like it, but I ended up going with a different grip. Just askin what I paid for it.
WC P320 Black Carry Grip, no safety cut - $45 OBO
Some salt on the grip, but should be easy to clean with a tooth brush. Great condition.
300 Black Out Upper - $200 OBO
Bought this off GAFS, seller said it was a BKF (I tried to find the post but it has been removed) and put about 100-150 rounds through her with no issues. No BCG or CH is included.
Closest thing I could find from BKF was this
https://bkingsfirearms.com/shop/complete-upper-receivers/bkf-ar15-10-5-300-blk-1-7-twist-pistol-length-barrel-w-9-875-slim-m-lok-rail/ Strike Industries AK J Comp - $23 OBO
Put maybe 200 rounds through this, but I shoot indoors more these days so I wanted something more suited for that. Overall nice comp, but loud af inside.
š“ Sig Romeo 1 Pro 3 MOA red dot - $170 OBO
Some salt on the back (see pics). Overall good shape and hasn't given me any issues after 500 or so rounds. Comes with 1 set of screws (all I could find), the protective shroud, manual/box and a spare cleaning cloth I had.
š“ Swampfox Kingslayer 3 MOA red dot - $115 OBO
Great condition, could probably use some cleaning. Functioned flawlessly for the 200 rounds I put through the host.
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2024.05.16 02:59 City_Index Itās time to reassess the US dollar outlook. May 16, 2024
| With US economic data delivering negative surprises at rates not seen over a year, with signs disinflationary forces are growing, itās time for a rethink on the outlook for the US dollar. The era of selling rips rather than buying dips may be upon us. By : David Scutt, Market Analyst - US economic data is surprising to the downside at rates not seen in over a year
- Markets have less than two full Fed rate cuts priced in 2024, well below levels seen only a couple of months ago
- US two-year note futures have broken a key level, indicating market concerns over rates remaining higher for longer may have passed
- The US dollar index looks vulnerable to downside, closing below its 50-day moving average for the first time since March
Deciphering the US dollar signal though ample noise Last week, I discussed the challenge of dealing with rampant noise in markets, making it difficult for even seasoned traders to decipher what signals should be listened to and what should be ignored. With so many opinions and so much information to digest, it can cloud your thinking. Even worse, it can reinforce underlying biases, making traders want to fight the tape rather than going with the flow. On that front, Iām as guilty as anyone at times. As such, sometimes, you need a noise eliminator. When it comes to what I use to eliminate the noise, I nominated US two-year Treasury note futures as the perfect market instrument, combining combined fundamental and technical market views in one of the most highly liquid contracts globally to deliver a clean signal on how I should play the US dollar. US short-end rates suggest higher for longer fears have passed Following a session bursting at the seams with major economic data from the United States, headlined by consumer price inflation and retail sales reports for April, my noise eliminator has generated a signal that now may be the time to ditch the strong dollar narrative markets have been running with for much of the year. https://preview.redd.it/37hdz8d4po0d1.png?width=1913&format=png&auto=webp&s=e204290e59c99fefafc8444ff2a8d0b7e83a25f8 Source: Refinitiv For the first time since late November, US two-year note futures successfully broke and closed above 101*24, an important technical level it has done plenty of work either side of for several years. It also managed to slice through the 50 and 200-day moving averages, closing above both for the first time since March. The price action was in stark contrast to that earlier this month when soft non-farm payrolls and ISM services reports saw futures break through through this zone only to reverse right back through it. This time, the move stuck. If you think back to late November, it was when the risk rally in markets really kicked off, resulting in substantial US dollar weakness. By breaking through this key level again, it suggests the latest higher-for-longer rates scare may have run its course, at least based on what traders thinking collectively. Given the important relative interest rate differentials play in FX markets, this is important. Especially when you look at how the US dollar index fared on Wednesday following the move in US two-year note futures. Click the website link below to get our Guide to central banks and interest rates in Q2 2024. https://www.cityindex.com/en-au/market-outlooks-2024/q2-central-banks-outlook/ https://preview.redd.it/yxkgbh19po0d1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=0093d34d536bc2b736d850b0a571b40fd7e1a9f9 DXY hammered to multi-month lows, breaking key moving average As my colleague Matt Simpson pointed out in his morning note, the US dollar index (DXY) suffered its largest decline of 2024, falling to the lowest level in five weeks. Not only that, the DXY sliced through its 50-day moving average like a hot knife thorough butter, closing below it for the first time in a couple of months. https://preview.redd.it/mhc5x04dpo0d1.png?width=1835&format=png&auto=webp&s=98dcaa804d134a036f2171882d585d983777654b The DXY was already looking unconvincing on the charts, putting in a double top before breaking the uptrend it had been sitting in since early March. With price momentum to the downside and fuel from curtailed Fed rate cut expectations at or nearing exhaustion point, the path of least resistance appears lower. Selling dollar rips rather than buying dips, until the signal changes https://preview.redd.it/5ebmimpfpo0d1.png?width=1913&format=png&auto=webp&s=a98890ec8d1f372c96728324b98940763d70113d Source: Refinitiv Even as US economic data surprises threaten to slide to more than two-year lows, according to Citās closely watched measure, markets still have less than two full rate cuts price for the Fed this year. There is still plenty of room for markets to add to rate cut bets, a scenario that could easily see the DXY mirror its performance in late 2023 when it tumbled from above 107 to below 101. https://preview.redd.it/fbyozrdhpo0d1.png?width=1835&format=png&auto=webp&s=31dd8f4c2bf59f68449d51839d31159b8fa58421 As long as US two-year Treasury not futures trade above what should now be horizontal support at 101*24, my approach will be to sell dollar rips rather than buy the dips. -- Written by David Scutt Follow David on Twitter @scutty https://www.cityindex.com/en-au/news-and-analysis/it-is-time-to-reassess-the-us-dollar-outlook/ From time to time, StoneX Financial Pty Ltd (āweā, āourā) website may contain links to other sites and/or resources provided by third parties. These links and/or resources are provided for your information only and we have no control over the contents of those materials, and in no way endorse their content. 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2024.05.16 02:00 dreamed2life Aligning with Minimalism: How Astrocartography and Relocation Astrology Can Guide Your Minimalist Journey
Focusing on simplicity and what's essential, can be deeply transformative. Interestingly, astrocartography and relocation astrology can play a significant role in supporting this transition. Letās explore how these astrological tools can help you find locations that resonate with a minimalist lifestyle, as well as how to leverage your astrological blueprint to embrace simplicity.
Relocated Chart Considerations for a Minimalist Lifestyle Your relocated chart can highlight areas that support a minimalist approach:
Prominent House Positions:
- 4th House (Home and Environment): A strong 4th house can indicate a supportive environment for creating a peaceful, simplified home life. Beneficial planetary placements here can encourage detachment from material possessions.
- 12th House (Spirituality and Subconscious): This house is about letting go and finding peace in solitude and simplicity. Planets in the 12th house can support a minimalist mindset by focusing on inner richness.
- 2nd House (Values and Possessions): A well-aspected 2nd house can help in redefining your relationship with material possessions, emphasizing quality over quantity.
Key Planetary Aspects:
- Saturn Aspects for Discipline: Positive aspects to Saturn, the planet of restriction and discipline, can facilitate a minimalist lifestyle by encouraging responsible and limited use of resources.
- Venus for Valuing Simplicity: Harmonious aspects to Venus can help in finding beauty and satisfaction in simplicity, rather than excess.
- Jupiter for Philosophical Shifts: Beneficial aspects to Jupiter can support a philosophical shift towards valuing experiences and knowledge over material accumulation.
Planetary Combinations Supporting Minimalism:
- Saturn-Venus: Can instill a sense of contentment with less and an appreciation for the value of simplicity.
- Mercury-Uranus: Encourages innovative thinking and breaking free from conventional materialistic mindsets.
Astrocartography Lines for Embracing Minimalism Astrocartography can pinpoint locations where planetary influences align with minimalist values:
- Saturn Lines for Discipline and Restriction: Locations under Saturn lines can foster an environment where living with less feels natural and necessary.
- Venus Lines for Simplified Pleasures: Venus lines can help you appreciate the beauty in simplicity, making minimalism more appealing and satisfying.
- Mercury Lines for Clear Thinking: Mercury lines can support clear, logical thinking about whatās truly necessary in life.
Integrating Relocation Chart and Astrocartography for Minimalism Combining insights from your relocated chart and astrocartography can guide you to locations that support your minimalist aspirations. For instance, a strong Saturn influence in your relocated chart, combined with a Venus line in astrocartography, can create the perfect balance for embracing simplicity with contentment.
Natal Chart Considerations Your natal chart lays the foundation. Pay attention to:
- Natal 2nd and 4th Houses: Understand your inherent relationship with possessions and home life.
- Natal Saturn and Venus: Their placements and aspects can indicate your natural propensity towards minimalism or materialism.
- Aspects to the Ascendant: These can influence your outward approach to life and material world.
Adopting a minimalist lifestyle is not just about where you live, but how you live. Astrocartography and relocation astrology offer unique insights into the best environments that support a life of simplicity and contentment. When combined with a deep understanding of your natal chart, these tools can help you align your external environment with your internal desire for a simpler, more meaningful life. Remember, minimalism is a personal journey, and astrology can be a guiding light on this path.
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2024.05.16 01:55 TheGoldenLeaper Enravel Overview
Enravel (Seattle)
Date of Incorporation: 9/14/2009
Governing Persons: Rony Abovitz (Governor); Scott Henry (Governor); Anastasia Lang; Richard Taylor; Jennifer Fitzpatrick; Joseph Tsai
https://www.sos.wa.gov/corps/business.aspx?ubi=602954597 Enravel, which presented at the April Innovation Showcase, followed up the presentations with an update and product demo. The company, led by UW mechanical engineer Brian Schowengerdt [former UW & Microvision employee], has developed a
laser-based āpico projectorā that could be built into mobile electronics like cell phones, digital cameras, and even
eye glasses. The
1 mm x 9 mm projector āabout the size of a grain of riceāuses
āscanning fiberā technology to then scan an image from the device, and project an enlarged image back onto a larger surface, like a wall. The company, which has put most of its resources into developing the projection technology so far, plans to now turn its focus to streamlining the light source modulator to improve image quality.
https://xconomy.com/seattle/2010/07/15/technology-alliance-showcases-four-new-companies-in-biotech-and-cleantech-and-revisits-one-past-presente2/ Linden Rhoads [at the time Vice Provost-IP, Commercialization, Innovation at the University of Washington] introduced this startup by pulling out her iPhone and iPad (yes, one of those) and talking about the devicesā display capabilities. āThese are great, these are fun, but theyāre going to be so much more fun when there are projectors available for them,ā she said. āThat day is very, very close at hand.ā
Enravel is led by UW mechanical engineer Brian Schowengerdt, an expert in alternative displays, user interfaces, and human visual perception. He co-founded the company in 2009 to commercialize a laser-based āpico projector.ā The idea, he says, is to ātake a display of iPad size and compress it into the size of an iPhone.ā More specifically, to shrink a projector to āthe size of a grain of riceā and use it to project on-screen images, video, games, websites, e-mailāyou name itāonto any larger surface.
The core technology is a āscanning fiberā projector that uses fiber optics and a vibrating element to scan an image and blow it up, for example, to a size of 17 inches across from just five inches away. A matchbook-size assembly of laser diodes (off the shelf) provides the light source to project the image. You could imagine such a projector might be crammed into a smartphone and used anytime you want a bigger display to interact with, for reading text or watching a video, say.
Enravel has five employees, and its technology
was built over the past few years using $8 million in funding for a related endoscopic imaging project (led by Eric Seibel) and $100,000 in grants. The company expects to finish its portable prototype by next month, and to have a standalone product by the end of next year.
https://xconomy.com/seattle/2010/04/22/technology-alliance-showcases-five-companies-in-sensors-mobile-displays-and-drug-therapies-investors-take-notice/?single_page=true Thanks to
for mentioning Enravel
Jump to Q3 2019
UW Researcher Spotlight: Eric Seibel, Mechanical Engineering Written by CoMotion Staff /
September 27, 2019 Eric Seibel: "
Scanning Fiber Endoscope: This is an ultrathin and flexible scanning fiber endoscope (SFE) for the early detection and treatment of cancers within the body. The goal is to advance minimally invasive medical imaging by using ultrathin flexible endoscopes that allow access to regions of the body that were previously inaccessible to permit less invasive treatment of cancers before they have spread from their place of origin. It was
licensed to startup VerAvanti for medical endoscopes and Magic Leap for AR displays as well as a few other related licenses."
https://comotion.uw.edu/comotion-spotlight-on-a-uw-researcher-eric-seibel/ August 26, 2019 - Veravanti announces a new subsidiary and the opening of a nanofabrication facility
"The opening of the
Avanti Nanofabrication facility enables VerAvanti to manufacture its patented Scanning Fiber Endoscope (SFE), a new, extremely small imaging modality designed to access small arteries to illuminate stroke and cardiovascular risks."
https://veravanti.com/news/2019/8/26/veravanti-announces-a-new-subsidiary-and-the-opening-of-a-nanofabrication-facility Some information on Veravanti in relation to Enravel: Research: Large field-of-view short-wave infrared metalens for scanning fiber endoscopy Mirror 1 Mirror 2 Near-Infrared Imaging of Artificial Enamel Caries Lesions with a Scanning Fiber Endoscope Other Scanning Fiber Endoscope Projects Endoscope Surveilence SFE For Dental Care SFE For Bladder Surveillance The scanning fiber endoscope is an ultrathin and flexible endoscope for the early detection and treatment of cancers within the body. The SFE can be used as a surveillance device with the goal of improving our chances of survival from cancer. A scanning fiber endoscope is a technology that uses a flexible, small (< 6Fr) peripheral or coronary catheter to provide wide-field, high-quality, full-color, laser-based video imaging. These differences distinguish SFE applications from current imaging approaches such as IVUS and Intracoronary OCT. Applications for the device (which was pending FDA review and approval as of 2017[needs update]), are expected to include medical diagnosis and support in determining interventional treatments such as surgery or biopsy. Providing both full-color images and a wide-field, real-time surgical view into the inner depths of arteries, enables physicians to circumnavigate hard to reach internal tissues to assess for potential disease. REDMOND, WA (August 26, 2019) ā VerAvanti, a developer of a new class of scientifically-advanced solutions to help physicians find answers to treat strokes and heart attacks that often strike without warning, today announced that its new subsidiary, Avanti, has opened a Nanofabrication facility in Bothell, Washington. The facility includes a 9,300 S.F. ISO 9001 cleanroom, the second largest in Washington State. The first-of-its-kind facility on the Eastside will support high-volume component production of wafers and chips with nanoscale features. Because of the inconceivably tiny parts made from unconventional materials, these components arenāt practical, economical or even possible to fabricate at commercial foundries. The lab capabilities include photolithography, wet and dry etch, atomic layer deposition, Sputtering, Deep Reactive Ion Etching, scanning electron microscopy, Multiphysics simulation, design, and proprietary piezoelectric fabrication. The Avanti Nanofabrication will provide services to VerAvanti and the other businesses seeking these specialized services. VerAvanti Founder and CEO, Gerald McMorrow explained why VerAvanti launched its new nanofabrication subsidiary. McMorrow stated, āThe opening of the Avanti Nanofabrication facility enables VerAvanti to manufacture its patented Scanning Fiber Endoscope (SFE), a new, extremely small imaging modality designed to access small arteries to illuminate stroke and cardiovascular risks.ā With the price point advantages this subsidiary enables, VerAvanti is positioning for a highly competitive market launch of its innovative SFE device. About VerAvanti Founded in 2013, privately-held VerAvanti is using advanced science and automation to commercialize the worldās first Scanning Fiber Endoscope (SFE))
, to help physicians close treatment gaps and proactively identify interventions for the 200,000 individuals (U.S.) who suffer ischemic strokes due to an unknown cause1. Protected by more than 30 patents licensed by VerAvanti, the SFE is a micro-imaging catheter equipped with an extreme depth of focus camera that provides physicians a previously unseen surgical view into hidden intravascular anatomy, enabling more proactive diagnosis and treatment of individuals at-risk for stroke and cardiovascular events. Visit VerAvanti to learn more and review scientific papers and SFE images. About Avanti Nanofabrication Avanti Nanofabrication, a subsidiary of VerAvanti, is a nanofabrication facility located in Bothell, WA. The facility includes a 9,300 S.F. ISO 9001 cleanroom, the second largest in Washington State. Lab capabilities include photolithography, wet and dry etch, atomic layer deposition, Sputtering, Deep Reactive Ion Etching, scanning electron microscopy, Multiphysics simulation, design, and proprietary piezoelectric fabrication. DEVELOPMENTAL STATUS (
VerAvanti)
2019: 2017: 2016: 2015: 2014: - Design Concept ā Coronary / Peripheral Scanning Fiber Endoscope
- Established manufacturing clean-room environment that operates at Class ISO 8 levels.
- Established corporate offices and R&D center of excellence.
2013: - VerAvanti Inc. founded.
- Acquired exclusive worldwide rights to license SFE technology, consisting of more than 20 patents.
- Hired core development and engineering staff.
- Established automated document control system.
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2024.05.16 01:53 rSpaceXHosting r/SpaceX Starlink 6-59 Official Launch Discussion & Updates Thread!
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Scheduled for (UTC) | May 17 2024, 23:52 |
Scheduled for (local) | May 17 2024, 19:52 PM (EDT) |
Launch Window (UTC) | May 17 2024, 23:52 - May 18 2024, 04:01 |
Payload | Starlink 6-59 |
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Launch site | SLC-40, Cape Canaveral, FL, USA. |
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2024.05.16 01:52 Beautiful-Case8762 Hospital settled with insurance but trying to charge me full amount. Not answering multiple messages and calls.
Just got off of the phone with my insurance provider. I had a surgery in 2021 at an in network facility 2 hours from my home. Insurance paid and I paid my portion. In May of 2023 I received a bill for the full amount of almost 22,000. I called the hospital billing department. I was informed that my insurance recouped the fees and that they were in the process of appeals. I started to receive calls from credit bureau services. I called my insurance and they informed me that the facility had not provided the information they needed and had not obtain prior authorization for my surgery even though Iām in network. They also stated that they waited so long to bill me that I could not appeal because it was way past the date of service. Since then I have called, emailed, and sent my chart messages to the hospital to try to resolve the matter all while receiving daily calls from credit bureau services. Half of the time no one responds. The other half are cookie cutter responses saying that they have escalated the matter or offering financial assistance for hard times. Iāve been hung up on when I have called and waited on hold for extended periods of time. Iāve emailed multiple times. Iāve even gone so far as to screenshot all of the attempts to reach out to the billing department and explained everything my insurance rep relayed to me. After the last two my chart responses asking for date of serviceā¦.the only one I have a charge for and hitting me with a āplease make payment arrangementsā I called my insurance again. They informed me that they did indeed pay in May 2022 and that it was settled. They also informed me that my responsibility is zero dollars. The amount my hospital is trying to charge is exactly what they were trying to charge my insurance. Thereās no balance billing after the settlement or anything. My hospital bill says that the insurance didnāt pay anything even though CBS says that the payment was processed and the matter is closed.
Iām not an angry person. I am pretty damn patient. But I am livid. I have spent a year with the anxiety of having to pay $22,000 hospital bill and not getting to follow up with my doctor even though Iām having complications chasing me. What are my options? When I look at the Better Business Bureau website itās peppered with many complaints just like mine. The resolution on the hospitals end is an apology within a day or two of the complaint. I donāt want money I just want to hit them where it hurts so they donāt take advantage of patients who arenāt able to advocate for themselves.
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