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2024.05.17 11:22 Leading_Act_5341 Killer and Survivor Idea?
Just sharing my idea for a future Chapter. I dunno, I got some free time I guess đ¤Ł
Killer: The Watcher
A guardian of the Forest. It was once thought of to be a God of Nature, tending to the fields and guarding the natural resources. However, the over expanding of human settlements made it more violent to outsiders.
Movement Speed: 4.4 m/s Terror Radius: 36 metres Height: Tall
Power: "Terra Form" The Watcher influences the trial, morphing the terrain as they please. They start with 2 tokens. The Watcher can place miniature walls, that can block or wall the survivor in. Placing it near a window, seals it.
When a wall breaks, nearby survivor would get dirt in their eyes for a brief second, blurring their vision.
If you walk away within a certain radius from your wall, and have no tokens, you enter the fatigue state, then regain your tokens. If you are stunned, your placed walls automatically collapse.
If you down a survivor you instantly get the tokens. Hitting a walk breaks it, you quickly regain a token. The wall breaks after a few seconds away from The Watcher.
Counter Play: The Watcher can seal windows, and block potential escape. When they block a window, take this time to go to another loop.
When looping the Watcher with a nearby Pallet, it's best to Predrop it as The Watcher can place a wall near it making the drop impossible.
You can also bait them to destroying their wall. The Watcher pauses for a brief moment after using their power. You can utilize this to get ahead.
Mori: The Watcher slams the survivor to the ground, placing walls on top of them, piling them, until they're mush.
It's Perks are: "Hex: Seething Fury". The thought of prey escaping you fuels your anger.
After being stunned, the next time a survivor vaults while in your terror radius, reveal them, and they are exposed until the Hex is cleanse or if the survivor is placed in the dying state.
"Guardian of the Forest" You guard what is yours, and you don't take kindly to those who do your environment harm.
Once a totem has been cleanse or bless, block all generators near that totem for 30s. Generators being worked on at the time are turned white.
"Trickled Hope" You ensure that everyone who dares to violate your land suffers.
Upon a survivor blessing or cleansing a totem, they'll received a difficult skill check at the end. If they fail, the totem is blocked for 60s. The aura of the survivor is revealed to you. They become the obsession.
This perk only activates once per totem.
New Survivors: Brief Story: Aras Cabbott was a park ranger, patrolling one night when he heard screams. He immediately went out to investigate. He saw Jonas being dragged by the Watcher and in his effort to rescue him a thick fog suddenly enveloped the three of them.
Aras Cabbott
Aras is a dependable park ranger. He was always drawn to the animals at a young age, and always preferred the great outdoors than the city.
His Perks are: "Team Work: Enduring Spirit" Your caring attitude is felt by others and inspires others.
After healing a survivor, you and the healed survivor gains a 40 percent healing speed for 30 sec.
"Team Work: Environmental Awareness" You always try to be prepared for any situation, and make sure that your friend is too.
After healing or being healed, you both see the killers aura as long as you stick together. The killer will be revealed when they're in close proximity of either of you.
"We Got This" Escape is just within your grasp.
After completing a generator, you and your allies working on that generator gain a burst of speed for 3s, 4s for repairing the last generator.
Jonas Maleck The son of the leader of the Black Vale. Despite being groomed to serve the Entity, Jonas has always been hesitant into their teachings, but never the less participated in their dark deeds.
His Perks are: "Dark Loyalty" The Entity has noticed your devotion.
Nearby hooks are revealed to you. You can tamper a hook, blocking it for 60s. This perk only works once per hook.
You can only tamper one of the hook in the basement per trial.
"Sensing Darkness" You are more at home in dark places.
When you are in the basement, you can see every, survivor, generators, chest and exit gates.
"Invocation: Dark Favor" Your dark deeds bear fruit.
After channelling the invocation time, stun and blind the killer for 3s. This can only work once per trial.
Invocation Perks stacks and will activate similar Perks upon the completion of the Invocation.
You are placed in the Broken Status effect for the duration of the trial.
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Killer: The Watcher
A guardian of the Forest. It was once thought of to be a God of Nature, tending to the fields and guarding the natural resources. However, the over expanding of human settlements made it more violent to outsiders.
Movement Speed: 4.4 m/s Terror Radius: 36 metres Height: Tall
Power: "Terra Form" The Watcher influences the trial, morphing the terrain as they please. They start with 2 tokens. The Watcher can place miniature walls, that can block or wall the survivor in. Placing it near a window, seals it.
When a wall breaks, nearby survivor would get dirt in their eyes for a brief second, blurring their vision.
If you walk away within a certain radius from your wall, and have no tokens, you enter the fatigue state, then regain your tokens. If you are stunned, your placed walls automatically collapse.
If you down a survivor you instantly get the tokens. Hitting a walk breaks it, you quickly regain a token. The wall breaks after a few seconds away from The Watcher.
Counter Play: The Watcher can seal windows, and block potential escape. When they block a window, take this time to go to another loop.
When looping the Watcher with a nearby Pallet, it's best to Predrop it as The Watcher can place a wall near it making the drop impossible.
You can also bait them to destroying their wall. The Watcher pauses for a brief moment after using their power. You can utilize this to get ahead.
Mori: The Watcher slams the survivor to the ground, placing walls on top of them, piling them, until they're mush.
It's Perks are: "Hex: Seething Fury". The thought of prey escaping you fuels your anger.
After being stunned, the next time a survivor vaults while in your terror radius, reveal them, and they are exposed until the Hex is cleanse or if the survivor is placed in the dying state.
"Guardian of the Forest" You guard what is yours, and you don't take kindly to those who do your environment harm.
Once a totem has been cleanse or bless, block all generators near that totem for 30s. Generators being worked on at the time are turned white.
"Trickled Hope" You ensure that everyone who dares to violate your land suffers.
Upon a survivor blessing or cleansing a totem, they'll received a difficult skill check at the end. If they fail, the totem is blocked for 60s. The aura of the survivor is revealed to you. They become the obsession.
This perk only activates once per totem.
New Survivors: Brief Story: Aras Cabbott was a park ranger, patrolling one night when he heard screams. He immediately went out to investigate. He saw Jonas being dragged by the Watcher and in his effort to rescue him a thick fog suddenly enveloped the three of them.
Aras Cabbott
Aras is a dependable park ranger. He was always drawn to the animals at a young age, and always preferred the great outdoors than the city.
His Perks are: "Team Work: Enduring Spirit" Your caring attitude is felt by others and inspires others.
After healing a survivor, you and the healed survivor gains a 40 percent healing speed for 30 sec.
"Team Work: Environmental Awareness" You always try to be prepared for any situation, and make sure that your friend is too.
After healing or being healed, you both see the killers aura as long as you stick together. The killer will be revealed when they're in close proximity of either of you.
"We Got This" Escape is just within your grasp.
After completing a generator, you and your allies working on that generator gain a burst of speed for 3s, 4s for repairing the last generator.
Jonas Maleck The son of the leader of the Black Vale. Despite being groomed to serve the Entity, Jonas has always been hesitant into their teachings, but never the less participated in their dark deeds.
His Perks are: "Dark Loyalty" The Entity has noticed your devotion.
Nearby hooks are revealed to you. You can tamper a hook, blocking it for 60s. This perk only works once per hook.
You can only tamper one of the hook in the basement per trial.
"Sensing Darkness" You are more at home in dark places.
When you are in the basement, you can see every, survivor, generators, chest and exit gates.
"Invocation: Dark Favor" Your dark deeds bear fruit.
After channelling the invocation time, stun and blind the killer for 3s. This can only work once per trial.
Invocation Perks stacks and will activate similar Perks upon the completion of the Invocation.
You are placed in the Broken Status effect for the duration of the trial.
2024.05.17 11:19 EliJoy1214 HDC CYPRUS my great experience
 | about time to post my review of the HDC clinic in Nicosia Cyprus, where I had my transplant done at the end of October. About 3200 grafts. submitted by EliJoy1214 to HairTransplants [link] [comments] All the pictures are at the end of this post. First, it is important to clarify that I did research for almost six months!!! I checked countless clinics (I think over 50). I spoke and contacted over 700 people from Facebook hairtransplat groups. I contacted with anyone who tweeted something about a clinic and wanted to know everything. I asked people what they thought, were they satisfied ans etc. Many were nice and agreed to share from their experience. I talked to so many people because I didn't want to take any chances. From the one hand I didnt want to to pay chep prices and go to a hair milles like they gave on Turkey, and from the other hand not paying 4-5. euros per graft. Finnaly I choose Hdc clinic in cyprus. small introduction about the clinic and the reason I choose it. Dr. John C*** worked in this clinic - an American doctor, the first to perform fue in Europe and who is considered one of the best known hairtranplent doctors in the world. The doctor who replaced Jhon C*** as the head doctor at HDC was his apprentice at the clinic and who would also become one of the best known doctors in the world - Dr. Bizenga from Belgium. After the departure of Dr. Bizenga, Dr. Maras (who was also an apprentice of Dr. C***), took the reins of the head doctor and he was the one who performed my hairtransplant. We will expand on him later. From here begins nothing less than amazing experience I had with HDC. I discovered that it is no less than one big family. At midnight at the airport, Yogin was waiting for me, a kind driver who later turned out to be married to Janet, one of the nurses who help with the transplant and sort the grafts (I told you - family đ) As mentioned, I arrived at midnight and from there we drove about 45 minutes to Nicosia to one of the HDC apartments. The clinic has many apartments for patients in the building that is opposite the clinic - just cross the road. The apartment is equipped with everything, huge kitchen (the size of an apartment in itself) with everything you need, living room, TV, etc. I got up the next morning and showed up at 8:00 AM, full of excitement. First I will note that the clinic itself looks very modest - A 3 story building. They don't try to market themselves through a fancy clinic and they don't need to either. Anyone that goes there knows, that they doesn't need to be impressed by the design. I came to receive a premium hairtranplant at medium cost, so what interest me, is the doctor and the staff - where the clinic spares me with nothing. Let's move on to the main part - first I had some photos taken by Janet (whom I told you about before) who is considered the "mother" of the clinic. She is also the one who takes care of everything you need at the apartment. After the pictures, she will move on to assist Dr. Maras with the transplant. I guess there were all kinds of other procedural things that happened and I just forgot because of the excitement. After that is the meeting with Dr. Maras for discussing the hairline. Again, I have to mention that he is an outstanding doctor with great hands, but more important also a lovely person. He project you with his calmness. Even when you drive him crazy with questions, he is always calm and patient. we started talking and thinking about what can and should be done according to my age (43). After a conversation and several drawings and suggestions, we started the process. The thing that everyone was scared me about was the injections. I don't know if I'm already used to pain due to surgeries I've had, but I must say that the injections didn't hurt at all. Just felt like a slight pinch. All the credit goes to whoever is responsible for the anesthetic injections in the head and somehow the only person whose name is lost from my memory. He kept asking me if everything was fine and if it was possible to continue the injections and every time I gave him the same answer "everything is fine, I can hardly feel it". After the anesthetic injections, Dr. Maras begins the procedure of removing the grafts from the back of the head with the hair punching Machine. The grafts are transferred to for sorting/separating into singles by the nurses, Janet whom I told you about earlier, and the equally lovely Crystala. After a short break when to order lunch, Dr. Maras begins to perform the procedure of opening the channels, and then the final step of inserting the grafts after they have been sorted and some of them have been separated into singles. The only thing I had a problem with, was lying in all kinds of positions for many hours (since I have a lot of orthopedic problems this was the only part that was difficult for me) and at the same time the staff was very attentive when I asked to take breaks. The whole procedure takes about 8-9 hours on the first day. On the second day, the same procedure is repeated again. As I mentioned before, I had about 3200 grafts tranplented, most of them singled, which means only about 1600 grafts were tranplented on average per day - which is about half of the amount implanted in other clinics, which shows the clinic's meticulousness and its perfectionism. At the end of the second day, you do not fly home. They don't put you a bandage and send you home. You stay another 5 nights for supervision and for daily washing. After 7 nights, on the day of the flight back to Israel, Janet removes the scabs, equips you with a return home kit and explains to you how you should behave in the coming month. This is the end of the first part of my jorney. The pictures I attached is: The first 5 pictures - after 6 months. The next 4 pictures - before the hair tranplent. The next 4 pictures - 4 days after. The next 5 pictures - after 10 days. |
2024.05.17 11:18 Leather_Fig1840 My friend has cut me off because he has a crush on me and I canât get him out of my head
My (19M) friend (19M) texted me 3 months ago to tell me that he could no longer speak to me because he is in a committed relationship and he was starting to develop a crush on me. In order to prioritise his boyfriend, whom he loves very much, he had to cut contact with me, for a non-specific amount of time. In his words, it is âdangerousâ for us to speak.
This all starts when we were 16- 3 years ago. Something important to know: this did not start platonically. We were two 16 year old boys who had similar interests and who could sustain one another intellectually, and thence began a romantic long-distance summer fling. He is a classical musician and actually composed me some pieces. After a while, it died out because of the distance. We remained friends after the fact, but I most certainly did not forget him. He told me at 16 that I was one of those people youâre told your whole life that youâll meet. Those words have stuck with me.
For the next two years that followed, contact remained spotty. Any conversation we had revolved around music (mostly), philosophy, life, anything. Usually long conversations, but very infrequent.
Then August 2023 rolls around. Iâm 18 and Iâm about to begin uni on the other side of the country. In a new cityâŚ.. in his city. Yes, I moved to his city. Not on purpose. I post my arrival on my Instagram story, and he replies that we must get coffee together sometime soon. Basically, I was head over heels. I had a crush on this guy. Heâs a local, so he ended up picking a pizza restaurant. I arrive first and Iâm waiting in front of the restaurant, facing the window. All of a sudden, I see his reflection in the window; a guy wearing a violin case like a backpack. I turn around and he crosses the street to come give me a hug. This was our first meeting in person.
We spoke a while in the restaurant. Spoiler: He has had a boyfriend since March at this point (I HAD NO CLUE). At one point in our pizza-filled conversation, he mentions his boyfriend. However, in our language, the word he used can mean either boyfriend or friend. I really didnât think he was in a relationship, so my delusional ass interpreted it in the platonic sense. After the restaurant, we walked to his music school, where we found a room. I sat on a chair and he took out his violin. He asked me to name any composer and he would play a piece from said composer. I neglected to mention that he is extremely talented. One in a million. If it isnât obvious, I thought this was a date. It was not a date; not for him at least.
After said encounter, I felt quite disappointed that I didnât get any romantic vibes from him (duh, it was not a date. He literally mentioned his boyfriend lol). I complained to my old roommate for days about this. My roommate, on some intoxicated bender, texts this guy and tells him that he needs to let me know if he has feelings for me or not. I was furious. My roommate guiltily confessed this to me the following morning. He told my roommate that he is not single and that he is not at all interested in me. He does say, however, that âwe would have been the perfect matchâ; something that he probably shouldnât have said but it is not something that I will contest. What my roommate did was a gross violation of my boundaries, of course Iâm upset. However, in a way, it almost needed to happen. A few days later, I reply to his story about some other restaurant, and he says that his bf/friend (the word is ambiguous in our language) recommended it to him. I ask him if he has a boyfriend and he clears it up then and there. It was after this interaction that my crush dissipated. Knowing that he wasnât interested in me really helped with me moving onto other guys.
Over the following months, we speak every now and then. When we spoke, the conversations would not end. The kind of conversations where you know that you have to go to bed, so you wished the other person goodnight, yet there you are talking about fucking Ligeti 50 minutes later. Anyways, while I was supposed to working on a philosophy assignment, I told him that I USED to have a crush on him, but I was firm on the fact that I no longer did. I told him the âdateâ story as a funny anecdote. He had no clue that I ever liked him like that at any point. The conversation got a little awkward, but he told me that he really loves his boyfriend, but that he âdoes not forgetâ. He tells me that we would have been a perfect match. Funny.
A little while after, he invites me to one of his concerts at the museum. There, I meet his mother and grandparents. Also, his boyfriend. The concert was great, and the three of us chat for a while afterwards. Unfortunately, he has to leave, but he suggests that I tour the museum with his boyfriend, so his boyfriend and I tour the museum together. Interesting experience. Something important to know: I donât have the best impression of his boyfriend. Their relationship is (was???) an open relationship and it felt like this guy really had to convince him to join his polyamory, based on what he told me in their conversations. Also, they were apparently on a break at one point earlier in the year because my friendâs mental/physical health was really bad, so to me it seems as though his boyfriend abandoned him in his time of need because the relationship âgot hardâ, so I already donât have the best impression of him based on what my friend has told me. Anyways, I honestly thought that his bf was flirting with me??? (I guess he is allowed to because itâs an open relationship, but stillâŚ).
Fast forward the following month: we were supposed to see a concert together but something bad happened so he couldnât attend. I end up buying him a CD which I had signed because this is a very famous pianist who just happened to visit our city. For like 3 months, we didnât see each other, but I reminded him regularly that I had a specially-signed CD to give him. He has classes next to my apartment sometimes, but we canât seem to get our schedules to fitâŚ. until the end of February.
He has this class thing where you can invite people to watch you play and get critiqued, which he invited me to! After watching him play, I greet him outside the room and one of his colleagues. Letâs call her F. We all chat a little and I give him his disk. Literally such a mundane interaction.
BUT THEN THREE DAYS LATER, he texts me that he is very sorry, but that we have to cut contact. He has been dishonest toward himself and toward his boyfriend, because he has a crush on me. He doesnât WANT to have a crush on me. And look, I get it. His relationship is important and he is putting the guy he loves first. You canât control how you feel about people, but you CAN control what you do about it. So I get it. Wouldnât I do the same? I told him to promise me that he wouldnât forget about me completely. I screamed âwhat the actual fuckâ multiple times because I didnât know how to process this. This is definitely not an event I expected to have in 2024⌠The only links we have in common are now: we have each otherâs phone numbers, we are Facebook friends, and I am friends with F on Facebook because she also happens to be in my programme at uni. But we have not spoken. Not a single word between us since February 24th. I respect his decision, so I will not speak to him.
This guy occupied my mind rent-free. I couldnât stop thinking about him. Frustrating because when he told me that he wasnât interested back in August, that was enough to help me move on. And all of a sudden, my mind canât let go of the fact that this guy has a crush on me. This guy, whom my type is kind of based on honestly. Middle of March rolls by, and I meet F (his colleague) again at an event hosted by our programme. We all got drunk, especially me đ¤Śđťââď¸. And of course, being drunk, you have a tendency to bring down your inhibitions. Weâre on the bus and she asks me how I know the friend. I tell her itâs a long story, but that I canât speak to him anymore. I say that âheâs soooo dramaticâ. She asks me to explain further, but I tell her that I canât.
The next day, I felt like an idiot!!! Wow. I almost told her what happened. I donât need that spreading around his school. I saw a uni therapist at the beginning of April, which didnât really help much. Every time I took the bus, I would check to see if he too was on the bus. Never was.
BUT THEN, I met someone new. Weâll call him T. T has been successful in getting my mind off of the friend. Itâs quite recent, but weâre seeing each other and itâs moving along smoothly. Beginning of May, I barely think about the friend anymore. I have a new guy in my thoughts and Iâm very happy about it. So T and I go to see a concert together. Guess who just had to be doing a pre-concert in the waiting hall. The violinist friend. T and I are walking up the stairs and all of a sudden the violinist and I made eye-contact and I basically just had a hot flash. I had not seen this guy since February⌠And I seriously had to make eye-contact with him while Iâm on a date with T???
I feel like my progress is ruined. Ever since I saw him at the concert hall, he is on my mind again. I keep checking his Facebook. I canât listen to my favourite music without thinking about him. But I refuse to give up the music that feeds my soul just because he likes the same stuff. I feel awful toward T, because I have another guy in my thoughts.
All I know is that this person is special. I have known this for years and he is not someone I could accept never having in my life again. He has never forsaken me. I have a deep desire to share my life with him and to be apart of his, and I am perfectly okay with it being platonic. I just donât know how Iâm supposed to live my life without it being a soap opera.
TL;DR: An old friend that I had a crush on, but no longer had a crush on once I found out that he was in a relationship and was not interested in me, ended up having a crush on me and has had to cut contact with me in order to not be dishonest toward his boyfriend. I canât stop thinking about him. Itâs driving me mad.
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This all starts when we were 16- 3 years ago. Something important to know: this did not start platonically. We were two 16 year old boys who had similar interests and who could sustain one another intellectually, and thence began a romantic long-distance summer fling. He is a classical musician and actually composed me some pieces. After a while, it died out because of the distance. We remained friends after the fact, but I most certainly did not forget him. He told me at 16 that I was one of those people youâre told your whole life that youâll meet. Those words have stuck with me.
For the next two years that followed, contact remained spotty. Any conversation we had revolved around music (mostly), philosophy, life, anything. Usually long conversations, but very infrequent.
Then August 2023 rolls around. Iâm 18 and Iâm about to begin uni on the other side of the country. In a new cityâŚ.. in his city. Yes, I moved to his city. Not on purpose. I post my arrival on my Instagram story, and he replies that we must get coffee together sometime soon. Basically, I was head over heels. I had a crush on this guy. Heâs a local, so he ended up picking a pizza restaurant. I arrive first and Iâm waiting in front of the restaurant, facing the window. All of a sudden, I see his reflection in the window; a guy wearing a violin case like a backpack. I turn around and he crosses the street to come give me a hug. This was our first meeting in person.
We spoke a while in the restaurant. Spoiler: He has had a boyfriend since March at this point (I HAD NO CLUE). At one point in our pizza-filled conversation, he mentions his boyfriend. However, in our language, the word he used can mean either boyfriend or friend. I really didnât think he was in a relationship, so my delusional ass interpreted it in the platonic sense. After the restaurant, we walked to his music school, where we found a room. I sat on a chair and he took out his violin. He asked me to name any composer and he would play a piece from said composer. I neglected to mention that he is extremely talented. One in a million. If it isnât obvious, I thought this was a date. It was not a date; not for him at least.
After said encounter, I felt quite disappointed that I didnât get any romantic vibes from him (duh, it was not a date. He literally mentioned his boyfriend lol). I complained to my old roommate for days about this. My roommate, on some intoxicated bender, texts this guy and tells him that he needs to let me know if he has feelings for me or not. I was furious. My roommate guiltily confessed this to me the following morning. He told my roommate that he is not single and that he is not at all interested in me. He does say, however, that âwe would have been the perfect matchâ; something that he probably shouldnât have said but it is not something that I will contest. What my roommate did was a gross violation of my boundaries, of course Iâm upset. However, in a way, it almost needed to happen. A few days later, I reply to his story about some other restaurant, and he says that his bf/friend (the word is ambiguous in our language) recommended it to him. I ask him if he has a boyfriend and he clears it up then and there. It was after this interaction that my crush dissipated. Knowing that he wasnât interested in me really helped with me moving onto other guys.
Over the following months, we speak every now and then. When we spoke, the conversations would not end. The kind of conversations where you know that you have to go to bed, so you wished the other person goodnight, yet there you are talking about fucking Ligeti 50 minutes later. Anyways, while I was supposed to working on a philosophy assignment, I told him that I USED to have a crush on him, but I was firm on the fact that I no longer did. I told him the âdateâ story as a funny anecdote. He had no clue that I ever liked him like that at any point. The conversation got a little awkward, but he told me that he really loves his boyfriend, but that he âdoes not forgetâ. He tells me that we would have been a perfect match. Funny.
A little while after, he invites me to one of his concerts at the museum. There, I meet his mother and grandparents. Also, his boyfriend. The concert was great, and the three of us chat for a while afterwards. Unfortunately, he has to leave, but he suggests that I tour the museum with his boyfriend, so his boyfriend and I tour the museum together. Interesting experience. Something important to know: I donât have the best impression of his boyfriend. Their relationship is (was???) an open relationship and it felt like this guy really had to convince him to join his polyamory, based on what he told me in their conversations. Also, they were apparently on a break at one point earlier in the year because my friendâs mental/physical health was really bad, so to me it seems as though his boyfriend abandoned him in his time of need because the relationship âgot hardâ, so I already donât have the best impression of him based on what my friend has told me. Anyways, I honestly thought that his bf was flirting with me??? (I guess he is allowed to because itâs an open relationship, but stillâŚ).
Fast forward the following month: we were supposed to see a concert together but something bad happened so he couldnât attend. I end up buying him a CD which I had signed because this is a very famous pianist who just happened to visit our city. For like 3 months, we didnât see each other, but I reminded him regularly that I had a specially-signed CD to give him. He has classes next to my apartment sometimes, but we canât seem to get our schedules to fitâŚ. until the end of February.
He has this class thing where you can invite people to watch you play and get critiqued, which he invited me to! After watching him play, I greet him outside the room and one of his colleagues. Letâs call her F. We all chat a little and I give him his disk. Literally such a mundane interaction.
BUT THEN THREE DAYS LATER, he texts me that he is very sorry, but that we have to cut contact. He has been dishonest toward himself and toward his boyfriend, because he has a crush on me. He doesnât WANT to have a crush on me. And look, I get it. His relationship is important and he is putting the guy he loves first. You canât control how you feel about people, but you CAN control what you do about it. So I get it. Wouldnât I do the same? I told him to promise me that he wouldnât forget about me completely. I screamed âwhat the actual fuckâ multiple times because I didnât know how to process this. This is definitely not an event I expected to have in 2024⌠The only links we have in common are now: we have each otherâs phone numbers, we are Facebook friends, and I am friends with F on Facebook because she also happens to be in my programme at uni. But we have not spoken. Not a single word between us since February 24th. I respect his decision, so I will not speak to him.
This guy occupied my mind rent-free. I couldnât stop thinking about him. Frustrating because when he told me that he wasnât interested back in August, that was enough to help me move on. And all of a sudden, my mind canât let go of the fact that this guy has a crush on me. This guy, whom my type is kind of based on honestly. Middle of March rolls by, and I meet F (his colleague) again at an event hosted by our programme. We all got drunk, especially me đ¤Śđťââď¸. And of course, being drunk, you have a tendency to bring down your inhibitions. Weâre on the bus and she asks me how I know the friend. I tell her itâs a long story, but that I canât speak to him anymore. I say that âheâs soooo dramaticâ. She asks me to explain further, but I tell her that I canât.
The next day, I felt like an idiot!!! Wow. I almost told her what happened. I donât need that spreading around his school. I saw a uni therapist at the beginning of April, which didnât really help much. Every time I took the bus, I would check to see if he too was on the bus. Never was.
BUT THEN, I met someone new. Weâll call him T. T has been successful in getting my mind off of the friend. Itâs quite recent, but weâre seeing each other and itâs moving along smoothly. Beginning of May, I barely think about the friend anymore. I have a new guy in my thoughts and Iâm very happy about it. So T and I go to see a concert together. Guess who just had to be doing a pre-concert in the waiting hall. The violinist friend. T and I are walking up the stairs and all of a sudden the violinist and I made eye-contact and I basically just had a hot flash. I had not seen this guy since February⌠And I seriously had to make eye-contact with him while Iâm on a date with T???
I feel like my progress is ruined. Ever since I saw him at the concert hall, he is on my mind again. I keep checking his Facebook. I canât listen to my favourite music without thinking about him. But I refuse to give up the music that feeds my soul just because he likes the same stuff. I feel awful toward T, because I have another guy in my thoughts.
All I know is that this person is special. I have known this for years and he is not someone I could accept never having in my life again. He has never forsaken me. I have a deep desire to share my life with him and to be apart of his, and I am perfectly okay with it being platonic. I just donât know how Iâm supposed to live my life without it being a soap opera.
TL;DR: An old friend that I had a crush on, but no longer had a crush on once I found out that he was in a relationship and was not interested in me, ended up having a crush on me and has had to cut contact with me in order to not be dishonest toward his boyfriend. I canât stop thinking about him. Itâs driving me mad.
2024.05.17 11:13 Leather_Fig1840 My friend has cut me off because he has a crush on me and I canât get him out of my head
My (19M) friend (19M) texted me 3 months ago to tell me that he could no longer speak to me because he is in a committed relationship and he was starting to develop a crush on me. In order to prioritise his boyfriend, whom he loves very much, he had to cut contact with me, for a non-specific amount of time. In his words, it is âdangerousâ for us to speak.
This all starts when we were 16- 3 years ago. Something important to know: this did not start platonically. We were two 16 year old boys who had similar interests and who could sustain one another intellectually, and thence began a romantic long-distance summer fling. He is a classical musician and actually composed me some pieces. After a while, it died out because of the distance. We remained friends after the fact, but I most certainly did not forget him. He told me at 16 that I was one of those people youâre told your whole life that youâll meet. Those words have stuck with me.
For the next two years that followed, contact remained spotty. Any conversation we had revolved around music (mostly), philosophy, life, anything. Usually long conversations, but very infrequent.
Then August 2023 rolls around. Iâm 18 and Iâm about to begin uni on the other side of the country. In a new cityâŚ.. in his city. Yes, I moved to his city. Not on purpose. I post my arrival on my Instagram story, and he replies that we must get coffee together sometime soon. Basically, I was head over heels. I had a crush on this guy. Heâs a local, so he ended up picking a pizza restaurant. I arrive first and Iâm waiting in front of the restaurant, facing the window. All of a sudden, I see his reflection in the window; a guy wearing a violin case like a backpack. I turn around and he crosses the street to come give me a hug. This was our first meeting in person.
We spoke a while in the restaurant. Spoiler: He has had a boyfriend since March at this point (I HAD NO CLUE). At one point in our pizza-filled conversation, he mentions his boyfriend. However, in our language, the word he used can mean either boyfriend or friend. I really didnât think he was in a relationship, so my delusional ass interpreted it in the platonic sense. After the restaurant, we walked to his music school, where we found a room. I sat on a chair and he took out his violin. He asked me to name any composer and he would play a piece from said composer. I neglected to mention that he is extremely talented. One in a million. If it isnât obvious, I thought this was a date. It was not a date; not for him at least.
After said encounter, I felt quite disappointed that I didnât get any romantic vibes from him (duh, it was not a date. He literally mentioned his boyfriend lol). I complained to my old roommate for days about this. My roommate, on some intoxicated bender, texts this guy and tells him that he needs to let me know if he has feelings for me or not. I was furious. My roommate guiltily confessed this to me the following morning. He told my roommate that he is not single and that he is not at all interested in me. He does say, however, that âwe would have been the perfect matchâ; something that he probably shouldnât have said but it is not something that I will contest. What my roommate did was a gross violation of my boundaries, of course Iâm upset. However, in a way, it almost needed to happen. A few days later, I reply to his story about some other restaurant, and he says that his bf/friend (the word is ambiguous in our language) recommended it to him. I ask him if he has a boyfriend and he clears it up then and there. It was after this interaction that my crush dissipated. Knowing that he wasnât interested in me really helped with me moving onto other guys.
Over the following months, we speak every now and then. When we spoke, the conversations would not end. The kind of conversations where you know that you have to go to bed, so you wished the other person goodnight, yet there you are talking about fucking Ligeti 50 minutes later. Anyways, while I was supposed to working on a philosophy assignment, I told him that I USED to have a crush on him, but I was firm on the fact that I no longer did. I told him the âdateâ story as a funny anecdote. He had no clue that I ever liked him like that at any point. The conversation got a little awkward, but he told me that he really loves his boyfriend, but that he âdoes not forgetâ. He tells me that we would have been a perfect match. Funny.
A little while after, he invites me to one of his concerts at the museum. There, I meet his mother and grandparents. Also, his boyfriend. The concert was great, and the three of us chat for a while afterwards. Unfortunately, he has to leave, but he suggests that I tour the museum with his boyfriend, so his boyfriend and I tour the museum together. Interesting experience. Something important to know: I donât have the best impression of his boyfriend. Their relationship is (was???) an open relationship and it felt like this guy really had to convince him to join his polyamory, based on what he told me in their conversations. Also, they were apparently on a break at one point earlier in the year because my friendâs mental/physical health was really bad, so to me it seems as though his boyfriend abandoned him in his time of need because the relationship âgot hardâ, so I already donât have the best impression of him based on what my friend has told me. Anyways, I honestly thought that his bf was flirting with me??? (I guess he is allowed to because itâs an open relationship, but stillâŚ).
Fast forward the following month: we were supposed to see a concert together but something bad happened so he couldnât attend. I end up buying him a CD which I had signed because this is a very famous pianist who just happened to visit our city. For like 3 months, we didnât see each other, but I reminded him regularly that I had a specially-signed CD to give him. He has classes next to my apartment sometimes, but we canât seem to get our schedules to fitâŚ. until the end of February.
He has this class thing where you can invite people to watch you play and get critiqued, which he invited me to! After watching him play, I greet him outside the room and one of his colleagues. Letâs call her F. We all chat a little and I give him his disk. Literally such a mundane interaction.
BUT THEN THREE DAYS LATER, he texts me that he is very sorry, but that we have to cut contact. He has been dishonest toward himself and toward his boyfriend, because he has a crush on me. He doesnât WANT to have a crush on me. And look, I get it. His relationship is important and he is putting the guy he loves first. You canât control how you feel about people, but you CAN control what you do about it. So I get it. Wouldnât I do the same? I told him to promise me that he wouldnât forget about me completely. I screamed âwhat the actual fuckâ multiple times because I didnât know how to process this. This is definitely not an event I expected to have in 2024⌠The only links we have in common are now: we have each otherâs phone numbers, we are Facebook friends, and I am friends with F on Facebook because she also happens to be in my programme at uni. But we have not spoken. Not a single word between us since February 24th. I respect his decision, so I will not speak to him.
This guy occupied my mind rent-free. I couldnât stop thinking about him. Frustrating because when he told me that he wasnât interested back in August, that was enough to help me move on. And all of a sudden, my mind canât let go of the fact that this guy has a crush on me. This guy, whom my type is kind of based on honestly. Middle of March rolls by, and I meet F (his colleague) again at an event hosted by our programme. We all got drunk, especially me đ¤Śđťââď¸. And of course, being drunk, you have a tendency to bring down your inhibitions. Weâre on the bus and she asks me how I know the friend. I tell her itâs a long story, but that I canât speak to him anymore. I say that âheâs soooo dramaticâ. She asks me to explain further, but I tell her that I canât.
The next day, I felt like an idiot!!! Wow. I almost told her what happened. I donât need that spreading around his school. I saw a uni therapist at the beginning of April, which didnât really help much. Every time I took the bus, I would check to see if he too was on the bus. Never was.
BUT THEN, I met someone new. Weâll call him T. T has been successful in getting my mind off of the friend. Itâs quite recent, but weâre seeing each other and itâs moving along smoothly. Beginning of May, I barely think about the friend anymore. I have a new guy in my thoughts and Iâm very happy about it. So T and I go to see a concert together. Guess who just had to be doing a pre-concert in the waiting hall. The violinist friend. T and I are walking up the stairs and all of a sudden the violinist and I made eye-contact and I basically just had a hot flash. I had not seen this guy since February⌠And I seriously had to make eye-contact with him while Iâm on a date with T???
I feel like my progress is ruined. Ever since I saw him at the concert hall, he is on my mind again. I keep checking his Facebook. I canât listen to my favourite music without thinking about him. But I refuse to give up the music that feeds my soul just because he likes the same stuff. I feel awful toward T, because I have another guy in my thoughts.
All I know is that this person is special. I have known this for years and he is not someone I could accept never having in my life again. He has never forsaken me. I have a deep desire to share my life with him and to be apart of his, and I am perfectly okay with it being platonic. I just donât know how Iâm supposed to live my life without it being a soap opera.
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This all starts when we were 16- 3 years ago. Something important to know: this did not start platonically. We were two 16 year old boys who had similar interests and who could sustain one another intellectually, and thence began a romantic long-distance summer fling. He is a classical musician and actually composed me some pieces. After a while, it died out because of the distance. We remained friends after the fact, but I most certainly did not forget him. He told me at 16 that I was one of those people youâre told your whole life that youâll meet. Those words have stuck with me.
For the next two years that followed, contact remained spotty. Any conversation we had revolved around music (mostly), philosophy, life, anything. Usually long conversations, but very infrequent.
Then August 2023 rolls around. Iâm 18 and Iâm about to begin uni on the other side of the country. In a new cityâŚ.. in his city. Yes, I moved to his city. Not on purpose. I post my arrival on my Instagram story, and he replies that we must get coffee together sometime soon. Basically, I was head over heels. I had a crush on this guy. Heâs a local, so he ended up picking a pizza restaurant. I arrive first and Iâm waiting in front of the restaurant, facing the window. All of a sudden, I see his reflection in the window; a guy wearing a violin case like a backpack. I turn around and he crosses the street to come give me a hug. This was our first meeting in person.
We spoke a while in the restaurant. Spoiler: He has had a boyfriend since March at this point (I HAD NO CLUE). At one point in our pizza-filled conversation, he mentions his boyfriend. However, in our language, the word he used can mean either boyfriend or friend. I really didnât think he was in a relationship, so my delusional ass interpreted it in the platonic sense. After the restaurant, we walked to his music school, where we found a room. I sat on a chair and he took out his violin. He asked me to name any composer and he would play a piece from said composer. I neglected to mention that he is extremely talented. One in a million. If it isnât obvious, I thought this was a date. It was not a date; not for him at least.
After said encounter, I felt quite disappointed that I didnât get any romantic vibes from him (duh, it was not a date. He literally mentioned his boyfriend lol). I complained to my old roommate for days about this. My roommate, on some intoxicated bender, texts this guy and tells him that he needs to let me know if he has feelings for me or not. I was furious. My roommate guiltily confessed this to me the following morning. He told my roommate that he is not single and that he is not at all interested in me. He does say, however, that âwe would have been the perfect matchâ; something that he probably shouldnât have said but it is not something that I will contest. What my roommate did was a gross violation of my boundaries, of course Iâm upset. However, in a way, it almost needed to happen. A few days later, I reply to his story about some other restaurant, and he says that his bf/friend (the word is ambiguous in our language) recommended it to him. I ask him if he has a boyfriend and he clears it up then and there. It was after this interaction that my crush dissipated. Knowing that he wasnât interested in me really helped with me moving onto other guys.
Over the following months, we speak every now and then. When we spoke, the conversations would not end. The kind of conversations where you know that you have to go to bed, so you wished the other person goodnight, yet there you are talking about fucking Ligeti 50 minutes later. Anyways, while I was supposed to working on a philosophy assignment, I told him that I USED to have a crush on him, but I was firm on the fact that I no longer did. I told him the âdateâ story as a funny anecdote. He had no clue that I ever liked him like that at any point. The conversation got a little awkward, but he told me that he really loves his boyfriend, but that he âdoes not forgetâ. He tells me that we would have been a perfect match. Funny.
A little while after, he invites me to one of his concerts at the museum. There, I meet his mother and grandparents. Also, his boyfriend. The concert was great, and the three of us chat for a while afterwards. Unfortunately, he has to leave, but he suggests that I tour the museum with his boyfriend, so his boyfriend and I tour the museum together. Interesting experience. Something important to know: I donât have the best impression of his boyfriend. Their relationship is (was???) an open relationship and it felt like this guy really had to convince him to join his polyamory, based on what he told me in their conversations. Also, they were apparently on a break at one point earlier in the year because my friendâs mental/physical health was really bad, so to me it seems as though his boyfriend abandoned him in his time of need because the relationship âgot hardâ, so I already donât have the best impression of him based on what my friend has told me. Anyways, I honestly thought that his bf was flirting with me??? (I guess he is allowed to because itâs an open relationship, but stillâŚ).
Fast forward the following month: we were supposed to see a concert together but something bad happened so he couldnât attend. I end up buying him a CD which I had signed because this is a very famous pianist who just happened to visit our city. For like 3 months, we didnât see each other, but I reminded him regularly that I had a specially-signed CD to give him. He has classes next to my apartment sometimes, but we canât seem to get our schedules to fitâŚ. until the end of February.
He has this class thing where you can invite people to watch you play and get critiqued, which he invited me to! After watching him play, I greet him outside the room and one of his colleagues. Letâs call her F. We all chat a little and I give him his disk. Literally such a mundane interaction.
BUT THEN THREE DAYS LATER, he texts me that he is very sorry, but that we have to cut contact. He has been dishonest toward himself and toward his boyfriend, because he has a crush on me. He doesnât WANT to have a crush on me. And look, I get it. His relationship is important and he is putting the guy he loves first. You canât control how you feel about people, but you CAN control what you do about it. So I get it. Wouldnât I do the same? I told him to promise me that he wouldnât forget about me completely. I screamed âwhat the actual fuckâ multiple times because I didnât know how to process this. This is definitely not an event I expected to have in 2024⌠The only links we have in common are now: we have each otherâs phone numbers, we are Facebook friends, and I am friends with F on Facebook because she also happens to be in my programme at uni. But we have not spoken. Not a single word between us since February 24th. I respect his decision, so I will not speak to him.
This guy occupied my mind rent-free. I couldnât stop thinking about him. Frustrating because when he told me that he wasnât interested back in August, that was enough to help me move on. And all of a sudden, my mind canât let go of the fact that this guy has a crush on me. This guy, whom my type is kind of based on honestly. Middle of March rolls by, and I meet F (his colleague) again at an event hosted by our programme. We all got drunk, especially me đ¤Śđťââď¸. And of course, being drunk, you have a tendency to bring down your inhibitions. Weâre on the bus and she asks me how I know the friend. I tell her itâs a long story, but that I canât speak to him anymore. I say that âheâs soooo dramaticâ. She asks me to explain further, but I tell her that I canât.
The next day, I felt like an idiot!!! Wow. I almost told her what happened. I donât need that spreading around his school. I saw a uni therapist at the beginning of April, which didnât really help much. Every time I took the bus, I would check to see if he too was on the bus. Never was.
BUT THEN, I met someone new. Weâll call him T. T has been successful in getting my mind off of the friend. Itâs quite recent, but weâre seeing each other and itâs moving along smoothly. Beginning of May, I barely think about the friend anymore. I have a new guy in my thoughts and Iâm very happy about it. So T and I go to see a concert together. Guess who just had to be doing a pre-concert in the waiting hall. The violinist friend. T and I are walking up the stairs and all of a sudden the violinist and I made eye-contact and I basically just had a hot flash. I had not seen this guy since February⌠And I seriously had to make eye-contact with him while Iâm on a date with T???
I feel like my progress is ruined. Ever since I saw him at the concert hall, he is on my mind again. I keep checking his Facebook. I canât listen to my favourite music without thinking about him. But I refuse to give up the music that feeds my soul just because he likes the same stuff. I feel awful toward T, because I have another guy in my thoughts.
All I know is that this person is special. I have known this for years and he is not someone I could accept never having in my life again. He has never forsaken me. I have a deep desire to share my life with him and to be apart of his, and I am perfectly okay with it being platonic. I just donât know how Iâm supposed to live my life without it being a soap opera.
2024.05.17 11:10 t33E The best gods of Hades 2
What do you guys consider the best gods so far? For me Iâd say the top 3 are Demeter, Hera, and Poseidon. Obviously every god has a case where they are useful, but generally these seem the best overall from my experience. Freeze and hitch are really useful status effects and splash is great for aoe and flat damage. They all also have pretty good support boons. Wondering if anyone agrees or has a different opinion.
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2024.05.17 11:03 meglatronic Getting stuck with my script, am a beginner, need guidance!
I am pretty much a newbie to programming, I did an online beginners course a while back in Python but have had a child since then and life has stopped me taking it further. I have also forgotten a lot of the stuff. I have worked in Product Management and have a good 'outsiders' understanding of software development.
An opportunity came up for me to give it another go with a project I am working on, it should be pretty straightforward and I could pass it to a dev to do but then I wont learn anything.
The problem is this, I want to monitor Meta's Advertising standards for changes. These are in seperate webpages (65 in total i think). If there is a change, I want to know about it and am happy to manually review the page on these rare occassions. If there is no change, then I dont care! The sort of info they have is aspect ratios for images in ads, max. file weight etc.
My solution is to write a Python script and use BeautifulSoup to grab the webpage data and save the information in the tags in a file, for whatever reason I have this as a CSV but filetype doesnt matter to me (the li tags are where the info in the page I need is and just taking them should cut out all the other noise). I would run this script daily so that the new extract of the li tags can be compared with the saved version. If there is a change then update the file and let me know.
Im trying to start by just outputting the li tags in a file for one site. Once I have done that I would like to add the comparison. The next iteration would be to add the other 60+ websites in to the script, perhaps outputting different files, perhaps putting it all in one but then I have the added complexity of highlighting which one has changed.
My code is below:
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An opportunity came up for me to give it another go with a project I am working on, it should be pretty straightforward and I could pass it to a dev to do but then I wont learn anything.
The problem is this, I want to monitor Meta's Advertising standards for changes. These are in seperate webpages (65 in total i think). If there is a change, I want to know about it and am happy to manually review the page on these rare occassions. If there is no change, then I dont care! The sort of info they have is aspect ratios for images in ads, max. file weight etc.
My solution is to write a Python script and use BeautifulSoup to grab the webpage data and save the information in the
Im trying to start by just outputting the li tags in a file for one site. Once I have done that I would like to add the comparison. The next iteration would be to add the other 60+ websites in to the script, perhaps outputting different files, perhaps putting it all in one but then I have the added complexity of highlighting which one has changed.
My code is below:
import requests import csv from bs4 import BeautifulSoup #Get URL url = requests.get('https://www.facebook.com/business/ads-guide/image/instagram-reels') #Extract the data soup = BeautifulSoup(url.text, 'html.parser') #Find the list items terms = soup.find_all('li') #Whack it in a CSV with open('img-insta-reels.csv', 'w', newline='') as file: writer = csv.writer(file) writer.writerow(terms) It creates the output file but its empty :( Any guidance or pointers greatly appreciated.2024.05.17 10:39 shablalocal 6 Places to visit for new year 2024 party in Lucknow
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2024.05.17 10:17 tareekpetareek Manpasand was an accounting fraud with beverages on the side
 | Original Source: https://boringmoney.in/p/manpasand-an-accounting-fraud (my newsletter Boring Money. Do visit the original link and subscribe if you'd like to receive similar posts directly in your inbox) submitted by tareekpetareek to IndianStreetBets [link] [comments] Letâs say youâre a company that wants to commit an elaborate fraud. What is the most egregious fraud that you can think of? Maybe letâs not start with egregious. Letâs start with something simple! Hereâs something thatâs reasonably common:
Now letâs go egregious:
Hereâs a SEBI order from late in April about Manpasand Beverages. Manpasand used to be a beverages company based in Gujarat. In 2019 the company shut down because it got caught in a bunch of frauds. Itâs only now that SEBI published the details of what was happening. Probably best summarised by fund manager Amit Mantri: [1] https://preview.redd.it/o85shr8p3y0d1.jpg?width=603&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=26ace208d28eae2bb2401449f9b1dcc6bd1eefd0 Fake it till you make it (or donât)Manpasand faked its revenue (of course). It also faked its expenses, customers, vendors, tax liabilities, etc. How did it get away with doing this stuff? I donât know, someoneâs gotta ask Deloitte. They were Manpasandâs auditor for eight years, resigning only in 2018. The companyâs fraud came out officially in 2019âDeloitte, whose job was to make sure the books were right and also had access to all the inside information, figured that something was off only a year earlier!Anyway, SEBI appointed its own auditor to figure out what was wrong with Manpasandâs accounts and the auditor came back with a bunch of stuff. [2] Hereâs the bit about Manpasand inflating its revenue. From SEBIâs order: ⌠CGST vide letter dated July 07, 2019, inter alia, informed that Manpasand had shown inflated sales figure in its balance sheet by way of receipt/ supply of fake invoices without actual receipt/ supply of goods. It was further informed in the said letter that Manpasand had floated 38 bogus/paper firms to inflate its turnover and that inward and outward transactions made with such bogus firms amount to Rs.188.48 Crore and Rs. 691.30 Crore, respectively.Manpasand created 38 different companies and it both âsoldâ its products to those companies as well as âboughtâ stuff from some of them. Basically, Manpasand created real companies to play the role of its customers and vendors. ⌠it was observed that the parties with whom transactions amounting to Rs.29.84 Crore were entered into, were not registered for dealing in the said goods/products being manufactured by the Company. Further, there was non-receipt of sale considerations and debtors balance were adjusted by passing journal entriesManpasand was a beverages company that was selling stuff to its customers. Traditionally a company like Manpasand might have distributors as customers but Manpasandâs customers were registered as something else entirely (I do wonder what, the order doesnât mention it). These are fake customers that Manpasand created out of thin air. Establishing companies is quite a bit of effort! Why half-ass the part where you select the âbusiness typeâ? I sort of understand though. Iâve done it too. Put so much effort into something that youâre bored by the end that you muck it up. Iâm kidding! The real reason is probably that Manpasand wouldnât have actually created these fake companies itself. There would be a middleman who would have them made in advance, all ready to go whenever needed to do fraud. Manpasand propped up its sales as well as its expenses by pretty much just funnelling money around from one entity to the other. In some instances, it wouldnât even move real money around. It would just note down that it had to pay one company, and had to also collect payments from another company, and then cancel each other out. Manpasand was running its accounts on Splitwise. In general, there is nothing wrong with a company having such set-off arrangements. If you know your creditor owes money to your debtor, sure, cancel those transactions out. But how likely is it that a companyâs suppliers and distributors know each other? And transact with each other? This post is public so feel free to share it. All except death and taxesIf youâre planning to do some accounting fraud, hereâs something to keep in mind. I mean, Iâm not not recommending that you do fraud, but if you do have your mind made up I might as well pass this along. Fake your sales, thatâs fine. Fake your expenses, thatâs fine too. But donât fake your taxes, those guys will come after you.In 2019 right before Manpasand shut down, GST officials raided its offices and arrested the CEO, CFO and a director. If you think about it, one of the reasons Manpasand got away with its fraud for as long as it did was that its accounts looked reasonably realistic. Deloitte made sure of that! Manpasand didnât just arbitrarily put in fake numbers, oh no. It showed transactions to back them up with actual companies. But any sales or purchases bring with it a cute goods and services tax, and the GST folks donât care all that much about the fact that your sales are real. Theyâd like their share anyway. And not the GST you owe them, but because of how GST works, they would also want the GST your vendors (and your vendorsâ vendors) might owe them. GST has this magical thing called âinput tax creditâ which is basically the GST council giving you magic points every time you pay GST as a customer. Say, you buy some glass to make some marbles. You pay GST when you buy that glass, and you get some magic points. When you sell your freshly manufactured marbles, you collect GST from your customers and can redeem those magic points which you got earlier to reduce the GST you actually pay. (This isnât tax advice so donât come after me if you mess up your taxes because of anything you read here.) These points are nice because they help save tax. But a basic requirement to use these points is that the company you bought your glass from has to have paid their fair share of GST in the first place! You only get the points if theyâve paid their tax! In Manpasandâs case the vendors it was dealing with existed solely for the purpose of enabling accounting fraud. Of course they werenât going to be paying any tax. And yet Manpasand was claiming the magic points and reducing the GST it paid. These fake magic points is how the GST people figured out that there was something very wrong happening. If the GST raid hadnât happened, would Manpasand have survived as a company? Absolutely not. But would it have survived longer than it did? Probably. Roll over, itâs a takeoverThings have already been a bit bizarre but what follows next is absolutely basket case. Hereâs a section of Manpasandâs response to SEBI. From SEBIâs order:The Company is a victim of a pre-planned, fraudulent scheme and conspiracy perpetrated by Finquest Financial Solutions Pvt Ltd (FINQUEST) wherein under the garb of promise to provide working capital worth Rs.100 Crores, six documents were executed by and between MBL & FINQUEST. Within a span of two and a half months, it was clear that this entire so called transaction of providing working capital loan was nothing but a mere play to gain the entire control of MBL which is having asset base of around Rs.625 CroresâŚFinquest is an NBFC that lent money to Manpasand right after the GST raid happened and its officials were all in jail. Manpasand is claiming that Finquestâs goal wasnât to just lend to the company and earn an interest income out of it, but to take over the company itself. Manpasand claims that Finquest defrauded it and even calls whatever they did a âhostile takeoverâ. Letâs humour this idea for a bit. If youâre a listed company worried about a hostile takeover, youâd look at whoâs buying your stock. Thatâs the normal way for hostile takeovers to work. You wake up one day to realise that Elon owns 9% of your and immediately fall into a state of panic. If you donât own enough of your company, Elon just might. Another hostile takeover could be by a distressed debt investor. You may have taken a loan from some banks or whoever some time back. The banks wouldâve sold your loans to outside investors. But then because youâre in tough times, the investors would want to rid themselves of your loans at a discount. This distressed debt is then caught by investors trained in the art of recovering dollars from pennies. If you canât repay your loans to these guys, they would be more than happy to squeeze it out of you. This is what happened with Byjuâs US unit. But really, hostile takeovers arenât common with distressed debt investors. They donât want to run your company! They want their money back with some (a lot) of interest. [3] Finquest lent to Manpasand, it didnât buy its stock. So maybe this was the second kind of hostile takeover, the distressed debt kind? Well, hereâs Abhishek Singh, then director of Manpasand in an interview with Business Today back in 2019: Business Today: Dhirendra Singh [the CEO] has accused Finquest of a hostile takeover bid, while Finquest claims that it was always mentioned in the term-sheet that the company will be managed by a professional team until its money was parked with you. It will be nice to get your side of the story.Singh: Whatever amount has been transferred by the Finquest in the bank account of MBL was done in the new account opened by FFSPL's representatives in the name of MBL. The control of this new bank account lies with FFSPL's representatives. FFSPL was allowed operational access to business of MBL and not financial access, as per the term sheet dated July 3, 2019. âŚAs per the term sheet dated July 3, 2019, FFSPL had right to nominate two directors on the Board of Directors of MBL, which shall constitute minimum one-third strength of the Board. Pursuant to this clause, FFSPL appointed three directors instead of two. The total strength of the board became six directors, one-third of this comes to two. Thus, one more director being a nominee of FFSPL was appointed. ⌠What? Manpasand borrowed money from Finquest but the bank account where the money came in was controlled by Finquest? And Finquest got âoperational accessâ (whatever that means) as well as a third of Manpasandâs board seats? This isnât a hostile takeover! Itâs a lamblike takeover. Honestly, I get it. Manpasandâs CEO and others were in jail. The company needed money. The only lender willing to lend to a shady company whose executives are in jail would be a shady lender. And that shady lender was Finquestâwhich, by the way, had done something similar beforeâbut Manpasand took what it got. If thereâs a second âdonât do this if youâre doing fraudâ lesson in this, itâs this. Donât borrow from a loan shark! Footnotes [1] A nice factoid is that Amit Mantri was the first to point out that Manpasand was manipulating its numbers all the way back in 2016. They did some really good on-ground research! [2] The auditor that SEBI assigned to do this, Chokshi & Chokshi, came back with 12 findings from Manpasandâs accounts. But I think I found a couple of mistakes? It wouldnât in any way affect SEBIâs conclusion on Manpasand, but I find it funny that a story which is essentially about an auditorâs massive failure to do its job also has an auditor that probably wasnât too careful themselves? Iâll probably write about this in a future post. [3] A distressed debt investor would prefer to take over a company to be able to put it into bankruptcy so that it can sell the companyâs assets and recover its money. Thatâs very different from what the kind of takeover that Elon did of Twitter. Original Source: https://boringmoney.in/p/manpasand-an-accounting-fraud |
2024.05.17 10:07 tareekpetareek Manpasand was an accounting fraud with beverages on the side
Original Source: https://boringmoney.in/p/manpasand-an-accounting-fraud (my newsletter Boring Money. Do visit the original link and subscribe if you'd like to receive similar posts directly in your inbox)
Letâs say youâre a company that wants to commit an elaborate fraud. What is the most egregious fraud that you can think of?
Maybe letâs not start with egregious. Letâs start with something simple! Hereâs something thatâs reasonably common:
Now letâs go egregious:
Hereâs a SEBI order from late in April about Manpasand Beverages. Manpasand used to be a beverages company based in Gujarat. In 2019 the company shut down because it got caught in a bunch of frauds. Itâs only now that SEBI published the details of what was happening. Probably best summarised by fund manager Amit Mantri: [1]
https://preview.redd.it/lyg8kms42y0d1.jpg?width=603&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dbfc1388299f5ed736b957a511e9b1dc1db6619a
Anyway, SEBI appointed its own auditor to figure out what was wrong with Manpasandâs accounts and the auditor came back with a bunch of stuff. [2]
Hereâs the bit about Manpasand inflating its revenue. From SEBIâs order:
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Letâs say youâre a company that wants to commit an elaborate fraud. What is the most egregious fraud that you can think of?
Maybe letâs not start with egregious. Letâs start with something simple! Hereâs something thatâs reasonably common:
- Pay people to buy your product (or like give them huge discounts or whatever). Inflate your revenue. Lie about your actual customers.
- Hype your company up. Do an IPO, take your company public. Sell some of your own stock.
- Slowly try fixing your numbers. If you happen to succeed, thatâs great! You win. If you donât succeed, you still win? Youâve done your IPO and sold some stock. Thatâs a lot of money.
Now letâs go egregious:
- Why pay people to buy your product? Hell, why even have a product? Just manifest in your imagination that there are hundreds of thousands of people buying whatever youâre selling and write it down.
- Hype your company up! Do an IPO, sell some stock. This part remains the same.
- Donât bother fixing your numbers. Instead, keep publishing imaginary revenue figures. Keep selling stock to public investors. Publish your financials every quarter with whatever numbers you like.
Hereâs a SEBI order from late in April about Manpasand Beverages. Manpasand used to be a beverages company based in Gujarat. In 2019 the company shut down because it got caught in a bunch of frauds. Itâs only now that SEBI published the details of what was happening. Probably best summarised by fund manager Amit Mantri: [1]
https://preview.redd.it/lyg8kms42y0d1.jpg?width=603&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dbfc1388299f5ed736b957a511e9b1dc1db6619a
Fake it till you make it (or donât)
Manpasand faked its revenue (of course). It also faked its expenses, customers, vendors, tax liabilities, etc. How did it get away with doing this stuff? I donât know, someoneâs gotta ask Deloitte. They were Manpasandâs auditor for eight years, resigning only in 2018. The companyâs fraud came out officially in 2019âDeloitte, whose job was to make sure the books were right and also had access to all the inside information, figured that something was off only a year earlier!Anyway, SEBI appointed its own auditor to figure out what was wrong with Manpasandâs accounts and the auditor came back with a bunch of stuff. [2]
Hereâs the bit about Manpasand inflating its revenue. From SEBIâs order:
⌠CGST vide letter dated July 07, 2019, inter alia, informed that Manpasand had shown inflated sales figure in its balance sheet by way of receipt/ supply of fake invoices without actual receipt/ supply of goods. It was further informed in the said letter that Manpasand had floated 38 bogus/paper firms to inflate its turnover and that inward and outward transactions made with such bogus firms amount to Rs.188.48 Crore and Rs. 691.30 Crore, respectively.Manpasand created 38 different companies and it both âsoldâ its products to those companies as well as âboughtâ stuff from some of them. Basically, Manpasand created...
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2024.05.17 10:01 UnluckyStrategy8 EY feedback
Hello, I had an interview with HR and the Senior manager on the 8th. The interview went great, it was relaxed and informal and I was told that I prepared for it well. At the end of the interview, I asked when I would be getting feedback and they said they had candidates from other positions they needed to interview over 2 weeks but they would get back to me this week. The week is ending but no response from them. Success factors profile status is the same day I was invited to the interview. Do you think I will get a job offer?
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2024.05.17 10:00 Clean-Implement-7935 SG2042 Newsletter (2024-05-10 #041)
Editor's Note
Welcome to the forty-first issue of the SG2042 Newsletter. We are thrilled to announce that the SDK package for the SG200X series processor, designed for developers worldwide, is now fully open-sourced on GitHub! In addition, SOPHGO has launched the [Bounty Hunter] event, with a wealth of prizes waiting for you to claim. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? For more details, please refer to our Events and Games section.Highlights
- NuttX Shell works great on on RISC-V Sophgo SG2000 / Milk-V Duo S and OSTest also runs well!
Related news
Upstream
Most of the code is already open-source and can be obtained from repositories such as github.com/SOPHGO. The following are some useful repo resources:Linux kernel
- Sophgo Community work: https://github.com/sophgo/linux-riscv
- System optimization
- Linux Official Community Upstream work:
- No updates this week
U-Boot
https://github.com/sophgo/u-boot/tree/sg2042-dev- No commits this week
OpenSBI
https://github.com/sophgo/opensbi/tree/sg2042-dev- No commits this week
Case Study
We're looking for fun, good, or profitable use cases for SG2042. Feel free to share your experiences with us - just send a PR!Events and Games
In the News
- Getting started with RISC-V from scratch: 05. TPU introduction and use case analysis
- Print to SG2000 UART in RISC-V Assembly
- Booting Ubuntu on Milk-V Duo
- Hands-on with RISC-V Milk-V Duo S
- Milk-V Duo Meshtastic new GUI
News from Japanese, Korean and other language communities
Not ready yet. We are recruiting multilingual volunteers and interns. Welcome to join us! Please email [Wei Wu](mailto:wuwei2016@iscas.ac.cn) if you are interested in being an open source community intern.2024.05.17 09:59 sinomaltanews Editorial: Engaging young people in politics
https://timesofmalta.com/article/editorial-engaging-young-people-politics.1092521?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2lTbteGeF5zi-JVabNVOL47cqRbXn6Ak-cVVkkXsaupnTXsGbYeMeF3Vk_aem_AQ1Q66x82NPTUsktdH-NrhGjFQOk7A1h_t2YR410TXmOBgiY0pIWSwZEJ3X6BtUiGMcCvB78GyQ3crmrbVSPiGfe#Echobox=1715929616
As the leader of the Malta Catholic Democratic Party, I would like to address the concerns raised in the recent editorial published by the Times of Malta regarding the disengagement of young people from political life1.
Statement:
The Malta Catholic Democratic Party acknowledges the findings of various international studies and the most recent Eurobarometer survey, which highlight a troubling trend of disengagement among our youth in the political process1. It is a matter of great concern that nearly one in three young Maltese under 30 are hesitant to participate in the upcoming European Parliament elections1.
We believe that the heart of democracy lies in the active participation of its citizens, especially the younger generation who are the future leaders of our nation. The issues raised, such as climate change, socio-economic inequality, and the need for a more responsive government, resonate deeply with our partyâs values and mission1.
Our party is committed to bridging the gap between policymakers and young citizens. We understand that while our country enjoys full employment, this does not automatically translate into political engagement or satisfaction with the democratic process1. We must listen to the voices of our youth, understand their concerns, and act upon them.
We are inspired by the 45% of young Maltese who have taken action to change society over the past year1. This shows that our youth are not apathetic but are seeking alternative avenues to express their political will and make a difference.
The Malta Catholic Democratic Party is dedicated to creating platforms for dialogue and action where young people can meaningfully contribute to policy debates and the democratic process. We will work tirelessly to ensure that the concerns of young people are not only heard but are also at the forefront of our political agenda.
We call upon all young Maltese to join us in this endeavor to strengthen our democracy and shape a future that aligns with our shared values and aspirations.
Together, we can build a Malta that truly reflects the hopes and dreams of its youngest citizens.
End of Statement
It is crucial for political parties to not only recognize the issues but also to take concrete steps towards involving young people in the political discourse, ensuring their voices are heard and their concerns addressed. The Malta Catholic Democratic Party stands ready to lead by example in this regard.
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As the leader of the Malta Catholic Democratic Party, I would like to address the concerns raised in the recent editorial published by the Times of Malta regarding the disengagement of young people from political life1.
Statement:
The Malta Catholic Democratic Party acknowledges the findings of various international studies and the most recent Eurobarometer survey, which highlight a troubling trend of disengagement among our youth in the political process1. It is a matter of great concern that nearly one in three young Maltese under 30 are hesitant to participate in the upcoming European Parliament elections1.
We believe that the heart of democracy lies in the active participation of its citizens, especially the younger generation who are the future leaders of our nation. The issues raised, such as climate change, socio-economic inequality, and the need for a more responsive government, resonate deeply with our partyâs values and mission1.
Our party is committed to bridging the gap between policymakers and young citizens. We understand that while our country enjoys full employment, this does not automatically translate into political engagement or satisfaction with the democratic process1. We must listen to the voices of our youth, understand their concerns, and act upon them.
We are inspired by the 45% of young Maltese who have taken action to change society over the past year1. This shows that our youth are not apathetic but are seeking alternative avenues to express their political will and make a difference.
The Malta Catholic Democratic Party is dedicated to creating platforms for dialogue and action where young people can meaningfully contribute to policy debates and the democratic process. We will work tirelessly to ensure that the concerns of young people are not only heard but are also at the forefront of our political agenda.
We call upon all young Maltese to join us in this endeavor to strengthen our democracy and shape a future that aligns with our shared values and aspirations.
Together, we can build a Malta that truly reflects the hopes and dreams of its youngest citizens.
End of Statement
It is crucial for political parties to not only recognize the issues but also to take concrete steps towards involving young people in the political discourse, ensuring their voices are heard and their concerns addressed. The Malta Catholic Democratic Party stands ready to lead by example in this regard.
2024.05.17 09:52 happymod-ios iOS 16.7.8 Jailbreak
 | The iOS 16.7.8 jailbreak opens up a world of possibilities for your iPhone or iPad. By breaking free from Apple's restrictions, you can customize your device, install apps from third-party sources, and access otherwise unavailable features. This article explores jailbreaking, the benefits and risks involved, and how you can jailbreak your iOS 16.7.8 device. submitted by happymod-ios to u/happymod-ios [link] [comments] What is Jailbreaking?Jailbreaking is removing software restrictions imposed by Apple on iOS devices. This allows users to gain root access to the operating system, enabling software installation and tweaks not authorized by Apple. Jailbreaking is similar to rooting on Android devices.Why Jailbreak Your iOS 16.7.8 Device?
Risks of JailbreakingWhile jailbreaking offers many benefits, it also comes with risks:
Preparing for JailbreakingBefore you start the jailbreaking process, there are a few things you should do to prepare:
How to Jailbreak iOS 16.7.8Follow these steps to jailbreak your iOS 16.7.8 device:
Post-Jailbreak TipsAfter jailbreaking your device, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
Popular Jailbreak Tweaks for iOS 16.7.8Here are some popular tweaks you might want to try after jailbreaking your iOS 16.7.8 device:
Troubleshooting Common Jailbreak IssuesWhile jailbreaking can enhance your device, you may encounter some common issues. Here are solutions to a few common problems:
Conclusioncan unlock your device's full potential, offering customization, enhanced functionality, and access to third-party apps. While it comes with risks, many users find the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can safely jailbreak your device and start enjoying all the advantages that come with it. |
2024.05.17 09:43 minimumaxima My reactions to supplements
I want to preface this by saying that I was probably the only person (or almost only as I've met maybe 1 or 2 other people on Reddit) who claimed flares from CoQ10. It actually flared me quite a lot â sometimes I could handle 100mg and sometimes even 30mg would lead to terrible pain. It was frightening to be one of the rarest cases in a pool of already rare cases, so, naturally, I tracked reactions to supplements extremely attentively (u/vadroqvertical wonât let me lie about that) and I have tried a lot (my cupboard is full of supplements â I spent around âŹ3,500 on them in the span of 1.5 years). I will list reactions to supplements and the approximate timeline of when it happened:
â First of all, CoQ10/Ubiquinol flared me not so much 1 month out (tried 100mg ubiquinol multiple times) but it got worse as time went on to the point that April 2023 I could not even take 30mg without great pain. I tried it 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 16 months out all without luck with varying doses flaring me to different extents. I will outline the reasons for it below;
â Vitamin E flared me a lot 2, 4, 6 and 8 months out. Never tried again. Tried 200-400 IU at a time. Due to poor GSH regeneration through Glutathione Reductase dependent upon B2 and NADPH;
â Benfothiamine flared me as well (doses 150mg-300mg/day). This is due to high sulphite and blockage of complex IV of the Electron Transport Chain in the mitochondria the reason for I will explain further. Thiamine is easily broken down by sulphite in the body and it is broken down into sulphite as well, which causes a negative loop reaction in people with high sulphite levels. Benfothiamine also caused me a severe allergic reaction (extreme anxiety and itching) that gladly did not require hospitalisation but was extremely scary and scarred me psychologically (likely high sulfocysteine activated NMDA receptors);
â Vitamin B6 increased my neuropathy when I got it. Likely due to poor B2 functional status. The problem I was also deficient in B6 and its supplementation led to great improvements in sleep quality once I could tolerate it. Note B6 is easily destroyed by sulphite just like B1;
â Riboflavin flared me (tried at 100mg, doses under 10mg never flared me). This is likely due to unmatched NADPH supply due to high sulphite load in the body (speculative);
â Astaxanthin greatly improved my physical health at 5-6 months out (proving that the core of my issues was solely ROS) but it caused reductive stress (NADH accumulation), which also caused pain, albeit the pain was a different kind and asta caused worsening neuropathy and visual snow. It accumulates in fat tissue, so stopping it was nice with ROS coming to a balance at about 10-12 days after discontinuation (after a loading dose of 36mg/daily for 3.5 weeks) but ROS then came back after it went out of the body further. I did not retry astaxanthin as I realised it caused me reductive stress and neurological issues;
â NAC helped me a damn lot. It was the best antioxidant for me. The problem is it depleted my molybdenum and copper and started giving me allergic reactions (low molybdenum + copper as well as blocked complex IV will lead to way higher sulphite generated from NAC);
â Did not feel much from vitamin D. I live in a very sunny country and tested at 51 (ref. Range 30+) without any supplements;
â Magnesium helped me a lot. #1 supplement;
â Calcium did not help me much in the beginning, actually, caused me heart palpitations. Was fine taking it after a few months;
â Potassium was a good supplement. I took 800mg/day for a while and it supported my muscle health;
â Important: vitamin B5 made me feel a lot better. It took my ROS down like crazy â I could feel normal muscles again, it removed my oxalate pain completely, too but for only a short while like 3-4h.
I have tried many more supplements that were phyto-supplements and such and none of them really helped me beside maybe some placebo effects. Some made me feel worse and were not worth it at all. I did not try anything mood-changing as I was not interested in it. To note, GABA supplement made me feel a little euphoric at first.
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â First of all, CoQ10/Ubiquinol flared me not so much 1 month out (tried 100mg ubiquinol multiple times) but it got worse as time went on to the point that April 2023 I could not even take 30mg without great pain. I tried it 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 16 months out all without luck with varying doses flaring me to different extents. I will outline the reasons for it below;
â Vitamin E flared me a lot 2, 4, 6 and 8 months out. Never tried again. Tried 200-400 IU at a time. Due to poor GSH regeneration through Glutathione Reductase dependent upon B2 and NADPH;
â Benfothiamine flared me as well (doses 150mg-300mg/day). This is due to high sulphite and blockage of complex IV of the Electron Transport Chain in the mitochondria the reason for I will explain further. Thiamine is easily broken down by sulphite in the body and it is broken down into sulphite as well, which causes a negative loop reaction in people with high sulphite levels. Benfothiamine also caused me a severe allergic reaction (extreme anxiety and itching) that gladly did not require hospitalisation but was extremely scary and scarred me psychologically (likely high sulfocysteine activated NMDA receptors);
â Vitamin B6 increased my neuropathy when I got it. Likely due to poor B2 functional status. The problem I was also deficient in B6 and its supplementation led to great improvements in sleep quality once I could tolerate it. Note B6 is easily destroyed by sulphite just like B1;
â Riboflavin flared me (tried at 100mg, doses under 10mg never flared me). This is likely due to unmatched NADPH supply due to high sulphite load in the body (speculative);
â Astaxanthin greatly improved my physical health at 5-6 months out (proving that the core of my issues was solely ROS) but it caused reductive stress (NADH accumulation), which also caused pain, albeit the pain was a different kind and asta caused worsening neuropathy and visual snow. It accumulates in fat tissue, so stopping it was nice with ROS coming to a balance at about 10-12 days after discontinuation (after a loading dose of 36mg/daily for 3.5 weeks) but ROS then came back after it went out of the body further. I did not retry astaxanthin as I realised it caused me reductive stress and neurological issues;
â NAC helped me a damn lot. It was the best antioxidant for me. The problem is it depleted my molybdenum and copper and started giving me allergic reactions (low molybdenum + copper as well as blocked complex IV will lead to way higher sulphite generated from NAC);
â Did not feel much from vitamin D. I live in a very sunny country and tested at 51 (ref. Range 30+) without any supplements;
â Magnesium helped me a lot. #1 supplement;
â Calcium did not help me much in the beginning, actually, caused me heart palpitations. Was fine taking it after a few months;
â Potassium was a good supplement. I took 800mg/day for a while and it supported my muscle health;
â Important: vitamin B5 made me feel a lot better. It took my ROS down like crazy â I could feel normal muscles again, it removed my oxalate pain completely, too but for only a short while like 3-4h.
I have tried many more supplements that were phyto-supplements and such and none of them really helped me beside maybe some placebo effects. Some made me feel worse and were not worth it at all. I did not try anything mood-changing as I was not interested in it. To note, GABA supplement made me feel a little euphoric at first.
2024.05.17 09:36 sitytitan Four major companies trying to outdo each other in AI. How will it unfold?
How do you think AI development will play out?
We have OpenAI (+Microsoft?), Google, Facebook and X.
Will one company out pace all of the others? Can OpenAI keep its lead? So much competition trying to dominate the space, it is hard to see who will come out on top.
There is probably enough market share to allow for multiple. The competition is great for progress, they are currently racing to outdo each other.
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We have OpenAI (+Microsoft?), Google, Facebook and X.
Will one company out pace all of the others? Can OpenAI keep its lead? So much competition trying to dominate the space, it is hard to see who will come out on top.
There is probably enough market share to allow for multiple. The competition is great for progress, they are currently racing to outdo each other.
2024.05.17 09:09 Distinct-Gas-1049 HDDs spinning up and down occasionally
 | Hey guys, Iâve had my NAS up and running Ubuntu Server and ZOL without issue for the last year. A few days ago I started hearing this âpower off noiseâ that Iâd only ever heard when forcefully shutting off the machine - sounds like the HDDs whirring to a stop but I may be wrong. This happens maybe every 15 minutes. submitted by Distinct-Gas-1049 to homelab [link] [comments] I plugged in a monitor and the output is in the attached image. I can still ssh into the machine perfectly fine. Iâve restarted the machine and logged in (not over ssh) and zpool status showed no issues - but after a while I again noticed the noises and was confronted with this screen. Iâm at a loss, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you |
2024.05.17 08:51 eastwestfutons Sheekee What? Tu-Tommy What?
 | Today weâre going to have a chat about Shikibutons (sheeki-boot-ons) and Tatamiâs (tu-tommys). Yes, we knowâŚit takes a few tries before it rolls off the tongue, but we have confidence in you. Give it a go. submitted by eastwestfutons to u/eastwestfutons [link] [comments] OK, now youâre ready â letâs dive right into the ancient world of Japanese sleep. A Look BackHave you ever seen an image of a traditional home in Japan? If you have, chances are that youâve seen a Shikibuton mattress or a woven Tatami mat. This simple pairing has been a staple in traditional Japanese homes for hundreds and hundreds of years.In Japan, Shikibuton mattresses were and are generally used in Japanese Tatami Rooms. The Tatami Room, is a room with minimal furnishings and a wide open atmosphere, that is covered with a foundation of woven Tatami mats used for sitting or sleeping. Dating as far back as the 8th century, Tatami mats were a symbol of social status. Only the wealthy could afford them, while commoners were forced to sit on the bare floor. Times have changed. https://preview.redd.it/tv77y0byox0d1.png?width=480&format=png&auto=webp&s=b514128d674407cd4f2b1e06533fd147d5db8342 Fast ForwardWhat about modern Shikibutons and Tatami Mats?Itâs important to note that what we in the Western world call a âfutonâ is actually a sofa futon and is inspired by the traditional Shikibuton; but is its much *thicker cousin.(*No emails about âfat shamingâ please.) Todayâs Shikibutons â or Japanese futons â are still thin, versatile mattresses and continue to be designed for placement on Tatamis, which allow for proper aeration of the mattress. They are typically filled with natural materials and enclosed with a cotton cover, which lends to their growing popularity. Tatami mats, which are also made from natural materials, provide a firm, breathable base and come in a variety of sizes and configurations. https://preview.redd.it/j6ui8rq0px0d1.png?width=480&format=png&auto=webp&s=5496c1ee2b46baf1e69233602acf9de17738dc5a Why is Japanese Sleep becoming so popular?There are a several reasons why this Far East custom is trending in our neck of the woods. Here are just a fewâŚ
How to Plan for Your Japanese Sleep SystemSo, if Japanese sleep is exactly what youâve been looking for, itâs important to think about how you plan to use your space before you take the leap. Take some time. Dream a bit. This will help you create a room that really works for you.Then, instead of the familiar real estate saying, (location, location, location), we suggest âmeasure, measure, measureâ. You canât go wrong with thisâŚactually you can, thatâs why we suggest doing it 3 times. Next, keep in mind there are different configurations for both our regular sized Tatami mats and also the Bed Sized Tatamiâs. Sooooo many great choices! Finally, if needed, consider where will you store your mattress and mat(s) when not in use? All of the above tools will help get you started and of course,we are only a phone call away! Reference URL â https://eastwestfutons.com/blogs/news/sheekee-what-tu-tommy-what |
2024.05.17 08:49 e-commerceadnetwork The 12 Best E-Commerce Ads Network E-Commerce Ad Platforms
 | In the ever-evolving digital marketplace, choosing the right e-commerce ads network can make or break your online business. Whether you're looking to boost traffic, increase conversions, or enhance your brand visibility, selecting the best e-commerce advertising platform is crucial. In this article, we'll explore the top 12 e-commerce ad networks, highlighting their unique features and benefits. We'll also delve into the exceptional capabilities of our ad network, "7Search PPC," a leading player in the realm of e-commerce advertising platforms. submitted by e-commerceadnetwork to u/e-commerceadnetwork [link] [comments] LAUNCH CAMPAIGN https://preview.redd.it/4ut5qvwiox0d1.png?width=800&format=png&auto=webp&s=60d5fafb0c513bfddfc4a790364e061c42b0378e The 12 Best E-Commerce Ads Networks1. Google AdsGoogle Ads is a powerhouse in the online advertising world, offering extensive reach and sophisticated targeting options. Its pay-per-click (PPC) model ensures that you only pay when users click on your ads, making it cost-effective for e-commerce businesses. 2. Facebook Ads Facebook Ads leverage the platform's vast user base and detailed demographic targeting to help businesses reach their ideal customers. With options for image, video, carousel, and collection ads, itâs versatile and effective. 3. Amazon Advertising As a leading e-commerce giant, Amazon's advertising platform is perfect for product-based businesses. It offers various ad formats, including sponsored products, brands, and display ads. 4. Instagram Ads Instagram Ads, integrated with Facebook Ads Manager, allows businesses to reach a younger, visually-driven audience. It supports photo, video, and carousel ads, making it ideal for lifestyle and fashion brands. 5. Pinterest Ads Pinterest Ads offer a unique opportunity to target users based on their interests and search behavior. Promoted Pins blend seamlessly with organic content, driving high engagement rates. 6. Twitter Ads Twitter Ads help businesses reach a broad audience through promoted tweets, accounts, and trends. Its real-time nature makes it ideal for time-sensitive promotions. 7. LinkedIn Ads LinkedIn Ads are perfect for B2B e-commerce businesses. Sponsored content, InMail, and text ads can target professionals based on industry, job title, and company size. 8. Snapchat Ads Snapchat Ads cater to a younger demographic with engaging ad formats like Snap Ads, Story Ads, and Collection Ads. It's great for brands targeting Gen Z. 9. TikTok Ads TikTok Ads offer a dynamic platform for brands to reach a young, active audience through engaging video content. Brand Takeovers, In-Feed Ads, and Branded Hashtag Challenges are examples of ad formats. 10. Microsoft Advertising Microsoft Advertising (formerly Bing Ads) provides access to a significant portion of the search market. Itâs an excellent choice for reaching an audience that uses Bing and Yahoo for searches. 11. AdRoll AdRoll specializes in retargeting, helping businesses re-engage visitors who have previously interacted with their site. It offers display ads, social media ads, and email retargeting. 12. 7Search PPC 7Search PPC stands out as a versatile and powerful e-commerce advertising network. Our platform offers a comprehensive range of ad formats, advanced targeting options, and competitive PPC rates. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, 7Search PPC can help you reach your target audience efficiently and effectively. What is an E-Commerce Ads Network?An e-commerce ads network is an online advertising platform that connects advertisers with websites and apps willing to host advertisements. These networks facilitate the placement of various ad formats, including banners, native ads, video ads, and more, targeting specific audiences to maximize reach and engagement.Why Choose 7Search PPC?7Search PPC is not just another e-commerce ads network; it is a robust platform designed to deliver measurable results. Here are some reasons why you should consider 7Search PPC for your e-commerce advertising needs:Diverse Ad Formats: We offer a variety of ad formats including text ads, display ads, and native ads, ensuring your campaigns are visually appealing and effective. Advanced Targeting: Our platform provides sophisticated targeting options, allowing you to reach your audience based on demographics, interests, and browsing behavior. Cost-Effective: With competitive PPC rates, you can maximize your ad spend and achieve better ROI. User-Friendly Interface: Our easy-to-use dashboard allows you to set up, manage, and monitor your campaigns effortlessly. How to Run eCommerce Campaigns with Paid Social Media AdvertisingBefore you consider which platform is right for your business, decide how you want to use paid social media ads in your marketing strategy.Here are some options: Customers who have expressed interest in your products but haven't bought them can be retargeted. Use customized advertisements to reach customers who have left their shopping carts empty. Increase web traffic for seasonal sales campaigns, e.g. Black Friday. Reach audiences in untapped markets or regions, such as other nations. A/B testing to see which offers customers prefer. ConclusionChoosing the right e-commerce ad network is crucial for the success of your online business. The platforms listed above offer a range of features and benefits to help you reach your advertising goals. Among these, 7Search PPC stands out as a comprehensive, user-friendly, and cost-effective solution for all your e-commerce advertising needs.In the end, the goal of social ads for publishers is to drive traffic and generate more sales. As the world of digital and content marketing evolves, it's never been more important to choose the right advertising platform for your products. Spend time weighing up their unique strengths and limitations for your brand to find the platform that will help you reach your audience most engagingly. FAQsQ1. What is the best e-commerce ads network for small businesses?Ans. While several networks are suitable for small businesses, 7Search PPC is particularly effective due to its cost-effective PPC rates and advanced targeting options.Q2. How can I measure the success of my e-commerce advertising campaigns?Ans. Success can be measured through various metrics such as click-through rate (CTR), conversion rate, return on ad spend (ROAS), and overall sales growth.Q3. Is 7Search PPC suitable for all types of e-commerce businesses?Ans. Yes, 7Search PPC is versatile and can be tailored to meet the needs of various e-commerce businesses, from small startups to large enterprises.More References E-Commerce Advertising Can Help in Your Business?eCommerce Advertising: Top eCommerce Ads Strategies for 2024 |
2024.05.17 08:37 AlexStocks What's new in PikiwiDB(Pika) v3.5.4
The PikiwiDB (Pika) community is proud to announce the release of our latest v3.5.4 stable production-ready version.
v3.5.4 addresses historical bugs and optimizes some lingering issues of PikiwiDB (Pika), aiming to create a highly stable version. The key optimizations in this release include support for dynamically adjusting rate-limiting parameters, enhanced observability metrics for PikiwiDB (Pika), and disk I/O rate-limiting support for both read and write limitations.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2633
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2603
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2599
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v3.5.4 addresses historical bugs and optimizes some lingering issues of PikiwiDB (Pika), aiming to create a highly stable version. The key optimizations in this release include support for dynamically adjusting rate-limiting parameters, enhanced observability metrics for PikiwiDB (Pika), and disk I/O rate-limiting support for both read and write limitations.
- New Features
- Pika supports dynamic adjustment of full synchronization rate-limiting parameters `rsync-timeout-ms` and `throttle-bytes-per-second`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2633
- The result of `info key space 1` is output to `info all` and displayed on the monitoring interface.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2603
- Pika disk I/O rate-limiting parameters support `OnlyRead`, `OnlyWrite`, `ReadAndWrite`, with a default of `OnlyWrite`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2599
- Improvement List
- Slotmigrate adds Go test.
- The INFO command's latency is optimized to reduce disk query frequency and avoid performance degradation due to frequent disk queries when collecting data by calling the INFO command.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2554 - Adds Redis TCL tests for five basic data type commands.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2527
- Bug Fixes
- Fixes the potential slot allocation imbalance issue when using Pika Exporter.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2651 - Fixes the issue where Codis dashboard cannot correctly update the status of the master instance.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2650 - Fixes the master-slave synchronization exception caused by the failure of Redis transaction binlog parsing.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2642 - Fixes the failure to start Pika Exporter when launched without arguments.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2640 - Fixes the issue where Pika Operator may panic when launching the Codis-proxy cluster.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2633 - Fixes the failure of the cp command during CI compilation of the binary for automated testing.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2614 - Fixes the cache startup failure caused by uninitialized variables.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2613 - Fixes the dynamic modification parameter exception for userpass and userblacklist.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2600 - Fixes the inconsistent results of scard and sscan.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2596 - Fixes the issue where the slave may coredump during master-slave replication when `max-rsync-parallel-num` is greater than 4.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2595 - Adjusts the number of threads in the less frequently used thread pool to avoid performance loss due to idle running.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2590 - Fixes the edge case where Pika transaction tests do not pass.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2586 - Changes `cache-model` to `cache-mode`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2585 - Fixes the deadlock issue with `info keyspace` and `info all`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2584 - Fixes the compatibility issue in extreme scenarios caused by modifying the dictionary order comparison of `zsetscorekey comparator impl`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2583 - Fixes the compact deadlock issue.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2581 - Slotmigrate adds Go test.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2576 - Updates the version of Pika used by Pika Operator.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2572 - Fixes the abnormal blockcache value after `config rewrite`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2561 - Fixes the value error after dynamic repair of slotmigrate.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2548 - Fixes the potential inconsistency issue of spop in master-slave.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2541 - Fixes the out-of-bounds issue with `CloseFd (it->second [i])`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2539 - Fixes the potential deadlock vulnerability of Flushall and FlushDB, and removes the FlushSubDB interface.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2533 - Adds a parameter to control whether to clean up data files generated after TCL testing to prevent discarded data from occupying disk space.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2507
2024.05.17 08:27 AlexStocks What's new in PikiwiDB(Pika) v3.5.4
The PikiwiDB (Pika) community is proud to announce the release of our latest v3.5.4 stable production-ready version.
v3.5.4 addresses historical bugs and optimizes some lingering issues of PikiwiDB (Pika), aiming to create a highly stable version. The key optimizations in this release include support for dynamically adjusting rate-limiting parameters, enhanced observability metrics for PikiwiDB (Pika), and disk I/O rate-limiting support for both read and write limitations.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2633
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2603
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2599
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v3.5.4 addresses historical bugs and optimizes some lingering issues of PikiwiDB (Pika), aiming to create a highly stable version. The key optimizations in this release include support for dynamically adjusting rate-limiting parameters, enhanced observability metrics for PikiwiDB (Pika), and disk I/O rate-limiting support for both read and write limitations.
- New Features
- Pika supports dynamic adjustment of full synchronization rate-limiting parameters `rsync-timeout-ms` and `throttle-bytes-per-second`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2633
- The result of `info key space 1` is output to `info all` and displayed on the monitoring interface.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2603
- Pika disk I/O rate-limiting parameters support `OnlyRead`, `OnlyWrite`, `ReadAndWrite`, with a default of `OnlyWrite`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2599
- Improvement List
- Slotmigrate adds Go test.
- The INFO command's latency is optimized to reduce disk query frequency and avoid performance degradation due to frequent disk queries when collecting data by calling the INFO command.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2554 - Adds Redis TCL tests for five basic data type commands.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2527
- Bug Fixes
- Fixes the potential slot allocation imbalance issue when using Pika Exporter.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2651 - Fixes the issue where Codis dashboard cannot correctly update the status of the master instance.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2650 - Fixes the master-slave synchronization exception caused by the failure of Redis transaction binlog parsing.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2642 - Fixes the failure to start Pika Exporter when launched without arguments.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2640 - Fixes the issue where Pika Operator may panic when launching the Codis-proxy cluster.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2633 - Fixes the failure of the cp command during CI compilation of the binary for automated testing.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2614 - Fixes the cache startup failure caused by uninitialized variables.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2613 - Fixes the dynamic modification parameter exception for userpass and userblacklist.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2600 - Fixes the inconsistent results of scard and sscan.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2596 - Fixes the issue where the slave may coredump during master-slave replication when `max-rsync-parallel-num` is greater than 4.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2595 - Adjusts the number of threads in the less frequently used thread pool to avoid performance loss due to idle running.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2590 - Fixes the edge case where Pika transaction tests do not pass.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2586 - Changes `cache-model` to `cache-mode`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2585 - Fixes the deadlock issue with `info keyspace` and `info all`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2584 - Fixes the compatibility issue in extreme scenarios caused by modifying the dictionary order comparison of `zsetscorekey comparator impl`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2583 - Fixes the compact deadlock issue.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2581 - Slotmigrate adds Go test.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2576 - Updates the version of Pika used by Pika Operator.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2572 - Fixes the abnormal blockcache value after `config rewrite`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2561 - Fixes the value error after dynamic repair of slotmigrate.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2548 - Fixes the potential inconsistency issue of spop in master-slave.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2541 - Fixes the out-of-bounds issue with `CloseFd (it->second [i])`.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2539 - Fixes the potential deadlock vulnerability of Flushall and FlushDB, and removes the FlushSubDB interface.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2533 - Adds a parameter to control whether to clean up data files generated after TCL testing to prevent discarded data from occupying disk space.
Key PR:
https://github.com/OpenAtomFoundation/pika/pull/2507
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2024.05.17 08:11 inCars1602 A Guide to Renew Your Driving Licence Online
Renew your driving licence hassle-free with this ultimate guide. Learn the step-by-step process for renewal online / offline!
Table of Contents
In the digital era that we are in now and here, the process of renewing your driving licence is a lot more convenient than it ever was, thanks to the introduction of online driving licence renewal services. In this comprehensive guide blog, we will walk you through the step by step process of how to renew your driving licence online (But then if you are someone who prefers a handshake over a hyperlink, weâve got you covered too in our Renewal of Driving Licence Offline section!).
This Blog will be your one-stop to understand everything from the Documents required to answering your Frequently Asked Questions.
Just a gentle heads up! Please note that these fees are subject to change and it may vary slightly across different States or Union territories, across the Country. It may not greatly vary from each other, but it is advised to check before making the payment.
Step 1: Visit the Parivahan Sewa website and navigate to the âVehicle Related Servicesâ menu under the âOnline Servicesâ tab.
Step 2: Select the âApplication Statusâ option and enter your application number, date of birth, and the captcha code.
Step 3: Click âSubmitâ to view the current status of your application.
This convenient feature allows you to stay updated on the progress of your renewal application, ensuring transparency and convenience throughout the process. Thanks to Digital India initiatives, the status updates are also frequently forwarded via SMS.
Step 1: Obtain the driving licence renewal form (Form 9) from the RTO office or download it from the official website.
Step 2: Fill out the application form and gather all the required documents as mentioned below:
Step 4: Pay the applicable fees at the fee collection counter and collect the acknowledgment receipt. Depending on the RTO, it seems many places have UPI interface to pay. This depends and varies from location to location, hence it is advised to carry currency in hand.
Step 5: Your renewed driving licence will be mailed to your registered address once the document verification process is complete.
Visiting RTO for Offline Driving Licence renewal could sound overwhelming, which is not the case. However, in case you would like further assistance, you can seek help from your nearest driving school or an agent.
If you are someone who is looking to obtain learnerâs licence for the first time, applying for learnerâs licence could be done online too. Visit the relevant website, select concerned state and click on âApplication for New Learners Licenseâ from âLearnerâs Licenseâ menu. Fill up the form. Since this is a new application for learnerâs licence, you are required to visit RTO on scheduled date with original documents & fee slip. The fee for issue of learnerâs licence for each class of vehicle is Rs.150.
There may be situations in which one holds a learnerâs licence, and it has expired. You can renew learnerâs licence online too. Follow the simple steps as detailed below:
Step 1: Visit the Parivahan Sewa website and select âDriving Licence Servicesâ from the âOnline Servicesâ menu.
Step 2: Choose your state of residence and click on the âExpired Learner Licence Issue Againâ option under the âLearner Licenceâ section.
Step 3: Enter your expired learnerâs licence number and date of birth, then click âSubmit.â
Step 4: Pay the applicable fees for the issuance of a new learnerâs licence.
Once the process is complete, you will receive your renewed learnerâs licence.
You are provided with a permanent valid driving licence after you appear and clear the driving test.
Q: What are the penalties if caught riding or driving without a valid Driving licence? A: The fine for driving without a valid driving licence can be anywhere from Rs.1000 to Rs.5000, depending on the state and the type of vehicle you are driving. In some cases, imprisonment is also possible for a period up to 3 months. Apart from the above, it is possible that your vehicle could be seized until you can produce a valid licence. Repeated offences may lead to disqualification from obtaining a licence for a certain period.
Q: Do I need to undergo a driving test for renewal? A: Generally, no driving test is required for renewing your driving licence. However, if you are over 50 years old, and if youâre applying for a commercial vehicle licence, or have certain medical conditions, you may need to appear for a driving test.
Q: Can I make changes to my driving licence during renewal? A: Yes, you can make changes to your driving licence, such as address or personal details, during the renewal process. You will need to provide additional documentation for the changes and fill out the appropriate forms.
Q: How long is a driving licence valid? A: A driving licence in India is typically valid for 20 years from the date of issuance or until the holder turns 50, whichever comes first. For commercial vehicle licences, the validity period is 5 years. Also, it is pertinent to mention that once the driver crosses the age 50, the renewed licence is valid for 5 years, and the application of renewal of driving licence must be submitted, closer to the date of expiry.
Q: Can I renew my driving licence online if I obtained it from another state? A: Yes, you can renew your driving licence online, even if it was initially obtained from another state. However, youâll need to provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the original licensing authority. While this is the most common practice, the rules may vary from state to state, it is important to check with the local authorities for specific regulations.
Q: What if I donât renew my driving licence on time? A: If you fail to renew your driving licence within the grace period of 30 days after expiration, youâll need to pay an additional fee of Rs. 300. Additionally, driving with an expired licence can lead to penalties, fines, or even legal consequences.
Q: Can I schedule an appointment for driving licence renewal? A: Yes, most states in India allow you to schedule an appointment for driving licence services, including renewal, through the Parivahan Sewa website. This helps avoid long queues and waiting times at the RTO offices. This is only when you would like to renew your driving licence offline. By following the steps in Section-3 of this Blog, you can easily renew your driving licence online.
Q: How can I update my address on my driving licence? A: To update your address on your driving licence, youâll need to fill out Form 33 and submit it along with the required documents, such as proof of new address, to the RTO during the renewal process.
Renewing driving licence online is a convenient and time saving process, which ensures that you complete the formalities and even receive your renewed driving licence, all at the comfort of your couch. Renewing your driving licence is an essential requirement. It will ensure that you remain compliant the Rules and regulations of the Government and it permits you to operate your vehicles legally on Indian roads. By following the guide detailed in this blog post, we are sure that you will have a smooth process of renewing your driving license online.
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Table of Contents
- [Importance of Renewing Your Driving Licence]()
- [Documents Required for Online Driving Licence Renewal]()
- [Step-by-Step Guide to Renew Driving Licence Online]()
- [Fees for Online Driving Licence Renewal]()
- [Tracking Your Driving Licence Renewal Status]()
- [Offline Renewal Process]()
- [Renewing Learnerâs Licence Online]()
- [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)]()
In the digital era that we are in now and here, the process of renewing your driving licence is a lot more convenient than it ever was, thanks to the introduction of online driving licence renewal services. In this comprehensive guide blog, we will walk you through the step by step process of how to renew your driving licence online (But then if you are someone who prefers a handshake over a hyperlink, weâve got you covered too in our Renewal of Driving Licence Offline section!).
This Blog will be your one-stop to understand everything from the Documents required to answering your Frequently Asked Questions.
Importance of Renewing Your Driving Licence
A valid driving licence is your ticket to freedom on the roads. Renewing your driving licence is not a formality, but a legal obligation. That will ensure that you can continue to drive legally on Indian roads. Not renewing your licence could get you to some trouble. The consequences can range from hefty fines to even imprisonment in certain situations. It could also lead to the inability to claim insurance in case of an accident. However, on the other hand, a valid driving licence provides some extra benefits. It serves as a proof of identity, or proof of your address making it a crucial document for various official purposes. Renewing driving licence in India is a breeze. Donât let a simple task turn into a major headache. Get the renewal of your driving licence done either online or offline, it is simple.Documents Required for Online Driving Licence Renewal
Before getting started on the renewal of driving licence online, do ensure to have the following documents ready:- Your existing driving licence
- Form 1 (self-declaration of physical fitness)
- Form 1A (medical certificate, if applicable)
- Form 2 (driving licence renewal form)
- Proof of age and address (Aadhaar card, passport, birth certificate, etc.)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Vehicle fitness certificate (only for commercial vehicle licence renewal)
Step-by-Step Guide to Renew Driving Licence Online
As we discussed earlier, the renewal of driving licence online is an easy task, itâs almost a breeze. Follow the following simple steps to renew your driving licence online:- Step 1: Visit the Parivahan Sewa website and navigate to the âDriving Licence Related Servicesâ section under âOnline Services.â Ensure that you are in the right authorized website, i.e., the official website of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, meant for the renewal of driving licence.
- Step 2: Select your state from the drop-down menu and click on âApply for DL Renewal.â
- Step 3: Click âContinueâ and enter your driving licence number, date of birth, and the captcha code. Then, click âGet DL Details.â
- Step 4: Verify your details and click âYesâ to proceed. Select âSubmit Requestâ and choose your state again.
- Step 5: Select your RTO (Regional Transport Office). If you choose a different RTO, youâll need to apply for a change of address and pay an additional fee.
- Step 6: Select âRenewal of DLâ and fill out the online application form. Upload soft copies of the required documents.
- Step 7: Pay the applicable fees online using various payment methods such as credit/debit card, net banking, or digital wallets. Download the payment receipt for future reference. Keep the Payment receipt safe, either in a screenshot form or a pdf form, for safety purposes.
- Step 8: Once your documents are verified, voila, you will receive your renewed driving licence via post at your registered address within 15 working days.
Fees for Online Driving Licence Renewal
The driving licence renewal fee would vary based on the type of licence, the duration of the renewal process, i.e., it depends on how much you have delayed to renew; it also depends on the mode of renewal (smart card or a booklet). The breakdown of the fees for the renewal of driving licence are provided here below:- Driving Licence Renewal: Rs. 200
- Driving Licence Renewal (after the grace period of 30 days): Rs. 300
- Additional fees per year (for delay in renewal): Rs. 1,000
- Additional fees for renewal in smart card format: Rs. 200
Just a gentle heads up! Please note that these fees are subject to change and it may vary slightly across different States or Union territories, across the Country. It may not greatly vary from each other, but it is advised to check before making the payment.
Tracking Your Driving Licence Renewal Status
If the application process for your driving licence was a breeze, the tracking is as easy as it gets. It is a smooth sail! The following steps help you track the status of your application of renewal of driving licence:Step 1: Visit the Parivahan Sewa website and navigate to the âVehicle Related Servicesâ menu under the âOnline Servicesâ tab.
Step 2: Select the âApplication Statusâ option and enter your application number, date of birth, and the captcha code.
Step 3: Click âSubmitâ to view the current status of your application.
This convenient feature allows you to stay updated on the progress of your renewal application, ensuring transparency and convenience throughout the process. Thanks to Digital India initiatives, the status updates are also frequently forwarded via SMS.
Offline Renewal Process
If you are someone who is delightfully analogue, or if you get to face any technical challenges with the online process, you can always resort to the driving licence renewal process by visiting your nearest Regional Transport Office (RTO). The following steps delineate the offline process of renewing your driving licence:Step 1: Obtain the driving licence renewal form (Form 9) from the RTO office or download it from the official website.
Step 2: Fill out the application form and gather all the required documents as mentioned below:
- Your existing driving licence
- Form 1 (self-declaration of physical fitness)
- Form 1A (medical certificate, if applicable)
- Form 2 (driving licence renewal form)
- Proof of age and address (Aadhaar card, passport, birth certificate, etc.)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Vehicle fitness certificate (only for commercial vehicle licence renewal)
Step 4: Pay the applicable fees at the fee collection counter and collect the acknowledgment receipt. Depending on the RTO, it seems many places have UPI interface to pay. This depends and varies from location to location, hence it is advised to carry currency in hand.
Step 5: Your renewed driving licence will be mailed to your registered address once the document verification process is complete.
Visiting RTO for Offline Driving Licence renewal could sound overwhelming, which is not the case. However, in case you would like further assistance, you can seek help from your nearest driving school or an agent.
Renewing Learnerâs Licence Online
Learnerâs licence allows to practice Driving legally, to practice driving on public roads under specific conditions. This is significant to gain the necessary experience and skills before taking the test for a valid permanent driverâs license. Learnerâs licence is a permit to demonstrate that you are authorized to learn how to drive. Remember, Driving without learnerâs licence, though you are just learning, is still illegal.If you are someone who is looking to obtain learnerâs licence for the first time, applying for learnerâs licence could be done online too. Visit the relevant website, select concerned state and click on âApplication for New Learners Licenseâ from âLearnerâs Licenseâ menu. Fill up the form. Since this is a new application for learnerâs licence, you are required to visit RTO on scheduled date with original documents & fee slip. The fee for issue of learnerâs licence for each class of vehicle is Rs.150.
There may be situations in which one holds a learnerâs licence, and it has expired. You can renew learnerâs licence online too. Follow the simple steps as detailed below:
Step 1: Visit the Parivahan Sewa website and select âDriving Licence Servicesâ from the âOnline Servicesâ menu.
Step 2: Choose your state of residence and click on the âExpired Learner Licence Issue Againâ option under the âLearner Licenceâ section.
Step 3: Enter your expired learnerâs licence number and date of birth, then click âSubmit.â
Step 4: Pay the applicable fees for the issuance of a new learnerâs licence.
Once the process is complete, you will receive your renewed learnerâs licence.
You are provided with a permanent valid driving licence after you appear and clear the driving test.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I renew my driving licence after it has expired? A: Yes, you can renew your driving licence even after it has expired. However, if the expiration date is more than five years old, you will have to apply as if you apply for a new licence and undergo all the necessary formalities.Q: What are the penalties if caught riding or driving without a valid Driving licence? A: The fine for driving without a valid driving licence can be anywhere from Rs.1000 to Rs.5000, depending on the state and the type of vehicle you are driving. In some cases, imprisonment is also possible for a period up to 3 months. Apart from the above, it is possible that your vehicle could be seized until you can produce a valid licence. Repeated offences may lead to disqualification from obtaining a licence for a certain period.
Q: Do I need to undergo a driving test for renewal? A: Generally, no driving test is required for renewing your driving licence. However, if you are over 50 years old, and if youâre applying for a commercial vehicle licence, or have certain medical conditions, you may need to appear for a driving test.
Q: Can I make changes to my driving licence during renewal? A: Yes, you can make changes to your driving licence, such as address or personal details, during the renewal process. You will need to provide additional documentation for the changes and fill out the appropriate forms.
Q: How long is a driving licence valid? A: A driving licence in India is typically valid for 20 years from the date of issuance or until the holder turns 50, whichever comes first. For commercial vehicle licences, the validity period is 5 years. Also, it is pertinent to mention that once the driver crosses the age 50, the renewed licence is valid for 5 years, and the application of renewal of driving licence must be submitted, closer to the date of expiry.
Q: Can I renew my driving licence online if I obtained it from another state? A: Yes, you can renew your driving licence online, even if it was initially obtained from another state. However, youâll need to provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the original licensing authority. While this is the most common practice, the rules may vary from state to state, it is important to check with the local authorities for specific regulations.
Q: What if I donât renew my driving licence on time? A: If you fail to renew your driving licence within the grace period of 30 days after expiration, youâll need to pay an additional fee of Rs. 300. Additionally, driving with an expired licence can lead to penalties, fines, or even legal consequences.
Q: Can I schedule an appointment for driving licence renewal? A: Yes, most states in India allow you to schedule an appointment for driving licence services, including renewal, through the Parivahan Sewa website. This helps avoid long queues and waiting times at the RTO offices. This is only when you would like to renew your driving licence offline. By following the steps in Section-3 of this Blog, you can easily renew your driving licence online.
Q: How can I update my address on my driving licence? A: To update your address on your driving licence, youâll need to fill out Form 33 and submit it along with the required documents, such as proof of new address, to the RTO during the renewal process.
Renewing driving licence online is a convenient and time saving process, which ensures that you complete the formalities and even receive your renewed driving licence, all at the comfort of your couch. Renewing your driving licence is an essential requirement. It will ensure that you remain compliant the Rules and regulations of the Government and it permits you to operate your vehicles legally on Indian roads. By following the guide detailed in this blog post, we are sure that you will have a smooth process of renewing your driving license online.