amazing race tweaks: ebonheart active effects is not showing up in my character's active effects. are imperious and amazing race tweaks incompartible?
i tried to follow the LLO guide as best i could. here's my load order:
ussep skyrim cut content jayserpa lines expansion guard dialogue overhaul cheat room (xb1) free crafting free player home font replacer - eadui jayserpa quest expansion at your own pace aio less tedious thieves guild skyrim reputation wintersun - faiths of skyrim imperious - races of skyrim sacrilege - minimalistic races of skyrim andromeda - unique standing stones of skyrim game environment tweaks: immersive cheats wear multiple rings [xbone] hearthfire display cases war: immersive weapons bounty preview [xb1] big: ultimate kills get no more dead followers better harvestinf get no more dead merchants amazing race tweaks: orc amazing race tweaks: redguard amazing race tweaks: breton amazing race tweaks: ebonheart amazing race tweaks: aldmeri dominion vokrii - minimalistic perks odin - skyrim magic odin - vokrii compatibility better gold pentapox audio aio better black door - dark brotherhood azurite weathers ii (v2.52) sky collection: galaxy of nirn azurite mists by dr jacopo (unp) lovergirl skin - 4k loverboy default 2k seraphim female body racial body morphs - standard xp32 maximum skeleton extended old kingdom - weapon overhaul old kingdom - weapon overhaul cheat room patch old kingdom - armor overhaul rally's all the things - aio diverse dragons rally's furniture aio rally's solstheim aio 1k saerileth choice: models and textures cathedral 3d plants aio enhanced blood (512) pretty lanterns ilinalta - realistic water realistic rs+elven children argonian skintones [xbox] populated lands more to say 9.0.2 sissel book quest - more to say addon fancy followers overhaul immersive amazing follower tweaks teldryn sero dialogue expansion [xb1] marriage voice types immersive carriages elegant jarls (xb1) immersive patrols character creation overhaul provincial courier service vanilla hair - salt and wind (1k) argonians enhanced td18 lore-friendly hairs natural eyes pretty lips full lip tintmasks 4k genuine giants rainbows over waterfalls remove small rocks hot springs of skyrim [xb1] lampposts of skyrims hearthfire upgrade bundle library version glowing azure statue remove hearthfire grossness better gray quarter peaceful hearthfire hearthfire custom basement madmen -- forsworn real armies - civil war twenty eight friendly cats mihail house cats - my version by xtudo [xb1] civil war aftermath flame vfx edit - normal frost vfx edit pastel map markers [xb1] alternate start - live another life new beginnings - live another life add on humble beginnings for alternative start js quest expansion alternative start patch

The shortchange scam at the tech boat is my least favorite thing about watching tech (I’m in style). I’ve had 2 scammers in as many months and they’re the same deal— ring up a bunch of random crap from the cases, 1500-2000 ish, pay in 20s and force me to count it out in piles, when it’s all counted out they grab the stack, indicate to something on the display then try to hand it back to me. I go to recount it and suddenly there’s a problem. They make an excuse, abandon the transaction and leave. Today the guy definitely had some partner that tried to make me feel bad for the transaction taking so long. The scammer kept trying to give me a tip too. Like 10 bucks. I refused it repeatedly. Then he said he was trying to give me the change for a gift receipt. It made no sense.
I know I can and should call a TL for these situations but there was literally no one that could have helped me. TL was on meal and ETL was at a stacked guest service counter. What do you do when there’s no one to call? I guess I handled it but I hate having to. Watch out for scammers y’all. They do be out here.

i decided to stop hiding these and display them in an acrylic case 🥲 looks kinda funny but i don’t want them sitting around loosely. it might also remind me to change faces sometimes!

As we head into 2024, the hunt for the perfect alarm clock continues. Whether you’re a heavy sleeper, need a gentle wake-up, or are looking for the latest smart features, this guide has got you covered. I've compiled the top recommendations and expert tips based on extensive research and community feedback. Let's dive in!

Top Rated Alarm Clocks on Reddit for 2024

Discover the best alarm clocks for 2024 as recommended by the Reddit community, featuring top picks for every need—from heavy sleepers to those seeking the latest smart features. Dive into our list to find your perfect wake-up companion,

• Peakeep Smart Night Light Digital Alarm Clock
• JALL Digital Alarm Clock
• DreamSky Compact Digital Alarm Clock
• SZELAM Digital Clock with a Large Display
• Emerson SmartSet Alarm Clock Radio

The Peakeep Smart Night Light Digital Alarm Clock is ideal for those who need a gentle wake-up with its adjustable brightness night light. The JALL Digital Alarm Clock is perfect for minimalists who want a simple and reliable alarm. Heavy sleepers will love the DreamSky Compact Digital Alarm Clock for its loud alarm and compact size. For those who need a clear and visible display, the SZELAM Digital Clock with its large mirror surface is the best choice. Lastly, the Emerson SmartSet Alarm Clock Radio offers a feature-packed option with Bluetooth, USB charging, and automatic time setting, making it great for tech enthusiasts.

1. Peakeep Smart Night Light Digital Alarm Clock
   • Why It's Great: The Peakeep Smart Night Light offers a gentle wake-up with its smart night light feature. Perfect for those who need a bit of extra help waking up in the morning.
   • Key Features: Adjustable brightness, battery backup, and a classic beep alarm.
2. JALL Digital Alarm Clock
   • Why It's Great: The JALL Digital Alarm Clock is popular for its simplicity and reliability. Ideal for minimalists who want a straightforward alarm.
   • Key Features: Large display, USB charging ports, and multiple alarm settings.
3. DreamSky Compact Digital Alarm Clock
   • Why It's Great: Known for its compact size and loud alarm, the DreamSky is perfect for heavy sleepers.
   • Key Features: Adjustable brightness, USB ports, and a snooze button.
4. SZELAM Digital Clock with a Large Display
   • Why It's Great: This clock is praised for its large, easy-to-read display. Great for those who prefer a clear and visible time display.
   • Key Features: Mirror surface, dual USB ports, and adjustable brightness.
5. Emerson SmartSet Alarm Clock Radio
   • Why It's Great: The Emerson SmartSet is a feature-packed clock with a radio and multiple alarm settings.
   • Key Features: Bluetooth, USB charging, and automatic time setting.

Reddit's Top Recommendations: Alarm Clocks for Every Need

• Best Wake-Up Light: Many Redditors recommend wake-up lights for a gentle start to the day. The consensus favorite is the Hatch Restore.
• Most Reliable: For reliability, the Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock with its super loud alarm and bed shaker is highly recommended.
• Smart Alarm Clock: If you’re looking for smart features, the Amazon Echo Show 5 integrates well with smart home systems.
• Nature Sounds: For a soothing wake-up, the Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light is a top pick.

Alarm Clock Buying Guide: What to Look For

• Sound Options: Look for clocks with adjustable volume and sound options, including nature sounds or white noise.
• Display Brightness: Adjustable brightness is crucial to avoid a glaring screen in the dark.
• Battery Backup: Ensure your clock has a battery backup in case of power outages.
• Smart Features: Consider if you want integration with smart home devices or features like Bluetooth and USB charging.

What Alarm Clock Do You Use?

What alarm clock do you use and why do you love it? Any tips for choosing the best one? Let’s help each other find the perfect wake-up companion for 2024.

FAIR WARNING THIS WILL BE A WALL OF TEXT
Intro: In a series of reviews that will begin (or return) here; we are going to try and take a critical look at the Chuck series, especially the unfolding of the story as scene through the teleplay. In this case we are assuming multiple things about a potential watcher:

• The watcher is new to the series and does not know about future episodes, but there is an expectation any previous episodes have been watched.
• I will try not to point information out that becomes important for later episodes, though there may be times it's important because of how episodes are filmed and how episodes string together, I will however try and hide these behind a spoiler tag. I say this as a person who has watched Chuck dozens of times, so if I inadvertently spoiler, sorry.
• I will do my best to point out interesting references that are hidden within the Chuck universe, but not at the expense of extended expositions unless in-depth analysis is necessary as it relates to the scene.

What is this all for: This started as a project to improve my critical reviewing skills for a hobby of movie script writing and analysis. Chuck happens to have published 3 original scripts and all the text of every episode has been published to a searchable database. This affords an opportunity to break from my movie writing woes and infinite revisions to just have fun enjoying Chuck and trying to deepen my understanding of the intersection of script writing with filmography and visual editing. Having said this, it should be known I have no affiliation to the show, no additional insider knowledge, and I do not write scripts for a living. So, consequently, feel free to ignore everything I say :). I do hope, however, we can go on this journey together and appreciate the excellence that is a love story called Chuck.
So, don't freak out, and lets get started.
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Chuck 01x04 (Chuck vs the Wookiee): TEASER - We open with the gang playing "Know Ya!", which isn't actually a real board game, but based on the game Paddles. It's amazing that Morgan can't stand Ellie/Awesome being in love/winning, but marches triumphantly whenever he gets a question correct. I also like we see, in frame, Chuck watching Sarah pick off olives; he's beginning to notice things just like a real spy. The deep sadness and yet storied confliction on Chuck's face when he discovers Peaches 1 and Peaches 2 was great.
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• A cocker spaniel is typically smaller; by ~5inches and up to 30lbs lighter than a springer spaniel.
• Springer spaniels also have shorter fur across their bodies, with feathered hair under their chests and legs.
• Only a cocker spaniel will be solid colored
• Springer spaniels have longer muzzles, while cockers have fluffier ears.

I find it very interesting how Sarah has "spidey sense" about potentially being watched. At no point previously did either Sarah nor Casey display this trait and I'm not totally sure how an open window was enough to do this; I wonder if Sarah's comfort being around Chuck's family is causing her to develop a "feeling of being watched" as she is comfortable with the Bartowski's? For those who missed it, Sarah talks about having a sister I think at the time this was just a throw-away line to protect her cover, but in season 5 Sarah does actually have a little sister if you count the little girl she rescues One last thing about Sarah here, when Bryce is being discussed, I really like how it was played where she acts quiet and shocked, but not saying anything. The facial expressions of Yvonne here are really special and you can tell Sarah lives a life of secrets. This is carried outside when Chuck asks Sarah about her relationship with Bryce. She is totally looking down and to the right, a classic indication of an emotional response searching for rationalization (ie. she is clearly lying)
As they end the game and exit to the courtyard, there teleplay of Chuck does something I've been wanting to see forever; they switch perspective to keep both characters in camera and follow them around from a 3rd perspective. We know this is supposed to indicate they are being watched, but I really enjoy getting to see them together reacting and talking instead of the constant close-ups and cuts. Normally Chuck will be shot with something between a medium close up (MCU) and Medium Shot (MS) to emphasize their characters and highlight their faces and expressions. This works really well because Chuck's cameras are typically either shoulder level or hip level based on the operators moving through their space. In many more modern TV shows, the technology of boom cranes and gyroscopic gimbals allows for content to be show from ground level to overhead giving directors the opportunity to tell their story through a variety of shifting profiles. If Chuck were shot today, we would see everything from full body shots all the way to extreme closeups without the need for continual jump-cuts and re-shoots because the technology is there. At least for this episode, it's nice to see the director explore more hip/knee level motion and more cowboy framed shots when having a distant observer perspective. https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/types-of-camera-shots-sizes-in-film/ does a fantastic breakdown of all the different shot type and camera perspectives for you want to read more!
As we transition into Sarah's hotel room, did anyone pick up on how NICE this is? She has double sinks, a king bed, a sitting mirror, free standing tub, and a great view. I doubt any agency in the "real world" would ever spring for something like this for multiple years for one of their agents, it's fancy! Enter Carina, tell me, who saw Sarah fight with a soap sock and think of iCarly and the famous "butter sock". Also during this fight, why is Sarah wearing a golden bikini? I know she is about to get into the shower, but what plausible reason is there for her to a) wear a bikini at all and b) it to be a bright golden yellow?? If you slow this fight scene way down, you will notice Yvonne's strikes actually come close to hitting Mimi as she has had a lot of training, whereas Mimi's strikes are miles from Yvonne and she just over-acts their impact. The most noticeable is the kick into her table, Sarah goes flying back, but we can tell from the angle, Carina missed her by a good 2 ft. This was just some sloppy editing and not getting the camera into position. I give it a pass because you have probably 3 camera operators wearing stabilized camera rigs trying to rotate around a room with 2 girls fighting and they just missed the angle by like 2 feet. I did really like at the end of the fight Carina had the option to go for the gun but instead went for the fish. If you didn't know they were not enemies before, this should have been a big clue! Carina calls Sarah's life in LA boring #1
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ACT I
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Carina aka: Maria Elena Argalberdi was born Jun 16, 1978 in Alberdi Argentina with a Buenos Aires passport. Maria Elena is actually the name of a famous song in Mexico and eventually had a movie. This Chuck learns on Flash #1 and is the precursor to meeting the general for the first time. I know I've mentioned this before, but to reiterate; the pictures in Casey's apartment are all wrong; he has photos of Chuck and Morgan that don't happen until season 5 (lost footage) he has a map of Echo Park and Malibu already on display, and he has tactical information for each member of the Buy More (which he has no reason for at this time). It is interesting they talk about an opium cartel in Afghanistan as Afghanistan is known for it's huge poppy fields for heroin drug money.
The NADAN-I-NOOR diamond:

• The Nadan-I-Noor diamond has never been known to be bought or sold and ha only changed owners as a result of theft, conquest, or endowment
• It's listed as having 57 facets + 16 facets on girdle = 73. A facet is comparable with the brilliance of a diamond and is really the flat surfaces of a gemstone arranged in a geometrical pattern. In this case it helps characterize the refraction of light through the diamond interior. The girdle i the outer edge of a diamond surface, having 16 faces is quite large, as the girdle is the largest section of a gem, but also the thinnest when viewed from the side. In this case, having 73 facets puts the Nadan-I-Noor in either the Princess-Cut Diamond or Radiant Cut Diamond category, which are also the most expensive as they have the most possible facets.
• having 4-fold, mirror-image symmetry refers to how the light reflects internally to the diamond and indicates there are no impurities within the crystalline structure.
• interestingly a purity rating is not given, i would expect something like a F or IF (flawless/internally flawless) for a diamond described like this, but one isn't provided.
• the angles of incidence just describe the best way for light to enterefract from the diamond, these numbers are fake, but the metric is real
• there is a lot of sanscript written around the diamond markings, I can't figure out what if anything it means it looks like repeated nonsense
• could be a nod to the Koh-i-noor or "mountain of light" diamond, although this one in Persian is the "fool of light".

We open back to see Carina and Sarah looking at classified files within the restaurant. THIS IS AGAINST THE LAW, you do not look at classified files out in the open and especially not where there are clearly other customers around. Venturing into the BuyMore, there is a monster truck rally on the TV's showing grave digger and reaper, two famous trucks from this time period. Morgan wants to spread his wings and be the fourth wheel to the perpetual 3 wheel party and Sarah, ever the schemer, literally glows when she thinks of the plan to have Carina go on a date with Morgan. I THINK this was just to help maintain their cover, but also maybe Sarah is just needling Carina? If you look in the back of the store when Chuck is talking to Sarah and Carina, there is a really cool Nerd Herd poster that says "Bringing peace to your computer emergency". "if a yawn could yawn" is Carina calling Sarah's job boring #2. One thing I really like with the double data is the way the camera jumps between the couples: boy/girl, boy/boy, girl/girl. I think they way they try and keep private conversations via screen time is a really nice, typical, teleplay trick that really works well here. In a "real" environment, everyone could hear everything, but by splitting the camera focus or playing with perspective, the viewer clearly knows "this is a conversation between girls the boys don't hear it". We see Chuck noticing Sarah picking off olives #2 while they watch a movie about penguins: who mate for life, present their love in the form of rocks, and are pack animals. In Chuck's bedroom as he talks to Morgan, Chuck has a box of King Edward Invincible underneath bongos; for those who don't know this is a famous box for mild tobacco cigars. So I wonder what Chuck is up to in his free time :P.
On the Nerd Herd call with Carina, she opens a bottle of wine with a butter knife. This is actually a pretty famous thing that is done all over the world with everything from a key to a saber. In fact they make a specially type of knife with an extra wide blade for this it Italy. I do want to ask the question; is Carina dressed in red lingerie (Chuck's favorite color she stole from Sarah) really necessary for this scene? I know that Carina is all about improvising and she often uses her sexuality to progress her cause (Casey), but I think we could have gotten away with just the top. I can certainly see the rationalization for going this far, but I think as an artistic choice it wasn't necessary. What IS necessary however is to talk about how Chuck's world implodes when Carina tells him about Sarah and Bryce. Also the perfect act transition ending right at Chuck's jaw dropping and the work boyfriend!
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ACT II
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I'll say it again, the back an forth with Chuck and Sarah should have been a medium close up, shoulder level straight on shot instead of the constant cuts. Seeing their reaction in real time would have been easier and it would have allowed the Weinerlicious to be maybe 15 ft smaller to not need so many cameramen rotating. "Unless talking to your boyfriend is a matter of national security, the ketchup bottles won't refill themselves". Why yes it IS a mater of national security for Sarah to talk to Chuck... also if any one of us stood up to our boss like Sarah did, I'm pretty sure we'd be fired on the spot!
Malibu is ~2hours for Echo Park with standard LA traffic. Seriously, how do girls in high heels walk down stairs; we see Carina and Sarah walking sideways so there is enough space on each step to fit their shoes. Girls, how do you do that and not fall especially with narrow staircases and 3-6inch heels! Inside the room with the stone there is a bust of Cesare, archenemies, da vinci, and biblical David. There is also some famous paintings the best of which is Vemieer's "young girl with a pearl earring" which is rather appropriate considering it's meaning. There is also a Van Gogh of man in a wheat field and a Monet in one shot too. If ANY of these paintings were real instead of reproductions, they would be worth millions, in fact the young girl with a pearl is estimated at 40million, which is 1.5x the sell value of the Nadan-I-Noor! If we take a look at the engineering drawing of Flash #2 on the pedestal, we would see this design creates a closed circuit around the tongs the diamond rests on; which might explain it's red hue. If a person were to touch the diamond, it would close the circuit on their body allowing the 4000volts to travel through their heart. A person can die with ~20volts, though it's usually more like 50 in most occurrences. 4000volts is enough to kill a herd of elephants and completely overkill for a person. Also the amount of power that would take is more than the city of Malibu... this is to say the trap is real, the numbers are complete nonsense; thinking lightning! Nice shot by Sarah with the plate (there are some great bloopers on this too where she misses badly)! A remote controlled jet ski... i'm not even going to calculate the nonsense for this; it's just total nonsense. Almost as much nonsense as Casey using his phone to track Carina's call. That would take minutes, even with today's technology to back trace like that and way more power than just pushing a button on a razer flip-phone from the 90's!
back at the house, Chuck i playing halo with the legendary skulls as his weapon; this is nice because in the BuyMore at the end of the episode there are dudes dressed as master chief! I really like the changing perspective here with Chuck and Morgan. Chuck's reactions remain in focus while Morgan tells a story behind him, then it switches as Chuck starts to move around until bringing both into focus for the final line "we still have each other and that's really sad". The side cut to Sarah picking locks to the hotel door is classic early 2000's TV and i'm all for it, even if it is super cheezy. BTW as someone who used to lock pick in college, that's .... not how that works, but good try. We get our Flash #3 on the diamond in Morgan's back nuclear explosions. I wonder if the refractive capability of a diamond this pure is enough to focus laser to induce fission or if the value of selling the diamond is enough to buy nuclear material on the black market? Either way, we end the act with... the man with the golden gun!
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ACT III
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Chuck uses Sarah's plate move against Carina, nice inter-episode call back; he's clearly watching/learning, but his aim is terrible. This was actually clever as Sarah has perfect aim for she is a professional, while Chuck is still definitely a civilian and has no aptitude for fighting. I really like both these types of simple call backs but also how seemingly throw-away lines/actions help tell the broad story of the show. Chuck talking to Carina also shows Chuck has this weird, innate aptitude to get people to re-evaluate themselves and grow internally. You can watch Carina "grow in real-time. When we get to the hotel and Carina opens her trunk first there are a few glocks, a couple rugers, and a 1911; then she switches to blades and we see some folders, some strait blades, an illegal gravity blade (still illegal today), and a kbar... nice selection! Carina, always the flirt, gives Chuck some very insightful works about the nature of being a spy, but also maybe some way to get through to Sarah.
Inside the hotel we see Carina and Sarah speaking; Carina is speaking Swedish, while Sarah replies in Polish. "Om jag slänger nycklarna till dig, kommer du tappa dem då?" which is Swedish for "If I throw you the keys, will you drop them?" Sarah answered in Polish: "Tylko jak rzucisz jak twoja mamusia", which means "Only if you throw it like your mommy". This is just great!
I want to talk about how fast Chuck managed to find an address for DC, print a label, open a box, put the label on, and get the diamond there all before the door gets broken. Somehow on screen time this is like 10seconds, but in real life this would have to be like 3minutes minimum? Either that door is remarkably strong or... TV magic??
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ACT IV
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Even with all the flirting, as we say goodbye to Carina >! for now !< she is still joking with Casey and every the professional. I like how they show when it's "game time" it's all about the job, but spys can be people too! Carina still calls Sarah's life boring #3 (the common trifecta of episode repeats).
Sarah's face when Chuck brings the pizza with no olives is the reason I think Yvonne makes the perfect Sarah. She exudes the hidden beauty needed and has the acting to so such emotion for Chuck being sweet. The whole scene with Chuck and Sarah asking questions, then Chuck backing off, then Sarah acting stoic like she WANTS to open up but doesn't know if she can really trust Chuck, is ready to move on from Bryce, and should for the nature of her job. This was probably the most well acted 20seconds of the entire episode. Finally, we hear Sarah's middle name is Lisa. Now we never officially know if Chuck hears this or not both due to camera focus and distance, it's never officially confirmed in the entire show. When the intersect is updated in season 4 we see Sarah's picture and it lists Lisa as a middle name, so we assume it's official, but it's never confirmed at any point. Finally, I really like how they end the episode with Sarah closing her eyes as the fade to black.
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Few notes: There are 5 official songs in this episode:

• "Yea Yeah" by Matt and Kim - when the gang is playing board games during group date night. This song is about not worrying about the things you cannot change. Little things that build up and bum you out that you need to just let go.
• "Wild Girl" Matt Pond PA - Chuck and Morgan discussing their relationship problems. This song is about overcoming past struggles and finding hope in the present and future. Describing a sense of resilience and optimism
• "weird science" by does it offend you - Chuck and Carina talk at Peyman' Malibu Compound. This is a remind to break free and embrace individuality and live on your own terms. Be unapologetically ourselves.
• Shy by Mathew Dear - the double date
• "Fall into place" the apartment - the team say's goodby to Carina. Deals with growing up, taking (or not taking) chances. finding oneself in the unpredictability of life. I have to say, we don't actually hear the lyrics to any of these songs during the episode just the melody, but I don't really appreciate the music choices here. I feel like there were better options at key points, so that's a miss from me.
  
• On the DVD for Season One the word Wookiee is spelled incorrectly, leaving off the last E.
  
• "It used to be titled "Chuck Versus the Speedo" because the main bad guy in this show is this dude who wears a Speedo all the time. Then when the casting guy realized he had a good amount -- and by good, I mean healthy, a healthy amount of body hair -- they thought, why not call it "Chuck vs. the Wookiee". So it's this guy who's got this diamond, and we're trying to heist the diamond and all hell breaks loose." ―Zachary Levi quoted by Access Hollywood discussing this episode's title
  

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I think this was a great episode and really showcased what they can do when additional cast members join the team and when they are not afraid to play with perspective. Mimi as Carina is a great addition to the ensemble and I wish we saw her more, but every time she drops in, it's always a wild episode and it's fantastic. Watching Chuck learn about Sarah and seeing Sarah start to open up is a good way forward and heck Casey had some of the best humor in the episode. Overall, it was fast paced, had some nice character development, as funny in the best way, and moved the main theme along, 8/10.

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5-31-2024

VIRTUAL TRAINING MAY BE AN EFFECTIVE, COST-EFFICIENT OPTION FOR CHILD EDUCATORS

Teachers and other child educators can benefit from regular professional development, but in-person training can be expensive. New research found that virtual training can be a budget-friendly alternative—and especially effective for certain groups of educators. The study—a collaboration between researchers at Penn State and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and published in the International Journal of Professional Development, Learners and Learning—found that educators who took a virtual training reported feeling more confident in their abilities to implement practices shown to support positive youth development. In particular, after-school providers who did not
5-31-2024

HUMBLE LEADERS BOOST EMPLOYEES’ WORKPLACE STATUS AND LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, FINDS STUDY

There are many different types of workplace leaders, from those who prioritize the needs of team members and the organization above their own, to authentic leaders who foster openness, trust and transparency. A recent study by the University of South Australia published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior has highlighted the significant benefits of humble leadership in the workplace. According to the study by UniSA’s Dr. Xiao Lin, humble leadership can effectively elevate the workplace status of employees by boosting their sense of respect and prominence. It also leads to
5-31-2024

WHY ARE GROCERY BILLS SO HIGH? A NEW STUDY LOOKS AT THE SCIENCE BEHIND FOOD PRICE REPORTING

Rising food costs are squeezing Canadians around the country. Nearly everyone is feeling the pinch, and it’s not just an inconvenience—high food prices are a major threat to food security for many Canadians. Understanding why food prices are so high and why they are changing is critical to the well-being of our society. Unfortunately, consensus on why food price are so high is in short supply. Explanations given in reports like Canada’s Food Price Report and the news media range widely, from the war in Ukraine to supply chain issues
5-31-2024

WILL GENERATIVE AI CHANGE THE WAY UNIVERSITIES COMMUNICATE?

Is artificial intelligence an unprecedented opportunity, or will it rob everyone of jobs and creativity? As we debate on social media (and perhaps use ChatGPT almost daily), generative AIs have also entered the arena of university communication. These tools—based on large language models that were optimized for interactive communication—can indeed support, expand, and innovate university communication offerings. Justus Henke has analyzed the situation of German realities about six months after the launch of ChatGPT 3. “The research was conducted about a year ago when enthusiasm was high, but it was
5-31-2024

STUDY SHOWS RELATIVELY LOW NUMBER OF SUPERSPREADERS RESPONSIBLE FOR LARGE PORTION OF MISINFORMATION ON TWITTER

Classification of superspreader accounts. A large portion (55.1%) of accounts are no longer active. For each class annotated with political affiliations, colors indicate the ideological split. The last group aggregates all accounts with political affiliations. Credit: PLOS ONE (2024). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302201 A small team of social media analysts at Indiana University has found that a major portion of tweets spreading disinformation are sent by a surprisingly small percentage of a given userbase. In their study, published in PLOS ONE, the group conducted a review of 2,397,388 tweets posted on Twitter
5-31-2024

HOW LIFE’S BIG MOMENTS CAN CHALLENGE STARTUPS

Life-changing events like the birth of a child, the purchase of a new home, or a lottery win could threaten the survival of a new business venture, the positive family events had a comparatively greater influence, albeit negatively, on the survival of a new venture, compared with
5-31-2024

RUDE AT WORK? FEELING GUILTY CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER, KINDER WORKER

We’ve all done it. A bad night’s sleep or a tough commute made us cranky, and we lashed out at a coworker who did nothing wrong. What can we do to make up for it? According to a new study published in the Journal of Business Ethics, embracing our guilty feelings can help us make up for our bad behavior by encouraging us to act more politely and work harder the next day. “We found that anyone can be rude at work, because anyone can
5-31-2024

RESEARCHERS INTRODUCE A PLANETARY INCLUSION SCALE TO FOSTER BROADER ETHICAL THINKING

Social inclusion and having a sense of belonging with other people are key elements of a good life. However, the fate of humanity is a challenge that extends beyond our social reality. Experiences of belonging and inclusion, understood in a broader sense than before, may be crucial for a sustainable future. In an article published in the International Journal of Social Pedagogy, a team of researchers propose a new planetary inclusion scale that structures our planetary relationship three-dimensionally based on temporal, spatial and ethical orientation. The temporal element relates to
5-31-2024

‘LEAN IN’ MESSAGES CAN LOWER WOMEN’S MOTIVATION TO PROTEST GENDER INEQUALITY

Women in leadership are often told to “Lean In,” designed to be motivational messaging demonstrating that they are more confident, strategic and resilient to setback. However, new research indicates that such “lean in” messaging can hinder women’s motivation to protest gender equality. Popularized in a book by American technology executive Sherly Sandberg, the “Lean In” solution to gender inequality advises women that demonstrating personal resilience and perseverance in the face of setbacks is key to career advancement. Now, a new study led by the University of Exeter, Bath Spa University
5-31-2024

ALGORITHMS COULD HELP IMPROVE JUDICIAL DECISIONS

A new paper in the Quarterly Journal of Economics finds that replacing certain judicial decision-making functions with algorithms could improve outcomes for defendants by eliminating some of the systemic biases of judges. Decision makers make consequential choices based on predictions of unknown outcomes. Judges, in particular, make decisions about whether to grant bail to defendants or how to sentence those convicted. Companies now use machine learning based models increasingly in high-stakes decisions. There are various assumptions about human behavior underlying the deployment of such learning models that play out in
5-31-2024

DIGITAL CAMPAIGNING IS A HUGE PART OF ELECTIONS NOW—BUT GOING VIRAL ISN’T EVERYTHING

The election has commenced and the race is on—to amass as many likes, shares and comments as possible. Digital campaigning, particularly through social media, is now a key part of political candidates’ communication toolkit. In fact, every general election campaign since 1997 has at some point been lauded as the first to make effective use of digital campaigning. But it was in 2015 that David Cameron’s campaign first made strategic use of social media to drive an election victory. As political reporter Tim Ross outlines in his excellent book, Why
5-31-2024

WHY ARE ORGANIZATIONAL COVER-UPS SO COMMON?

The TV dramatization of the UK Horizon Post Office scandal evoked outrage and disbelief. However, as another example of dysfunctional organizational behavior, it was expected rather than exceptional. The Post Office saga joins a long list of cover-ups or scandals that includes Hillsborough, Enron, Grenfell, the infected blood scandal, the Tuam babies scandal in the Republic of Ireland, Boeing 737 Max and Nasa (Columbia space shuttle). They represent what happens when there is a move within organizations and institutions to cover up the causes of
5-31-2024

AMONG GEN Z AUSTRALIANS, 38% IDENTIFY AS SPIRITUAL AND HALF BELIEVE IN KARMA. WHY IS SPIRITUALITY SO POPULAR?

Spirituality is increasingly popular with young Australians: recent research shows 38% of Gen Z Australians identify as spiritual. It also reports 50% of them believe in karma, 29% in reincarnation and 20% in astrology. When it comes to activities equated with spirituality, 28% of Gen Z Australians practice meditation and 22% practice yoga. In Australia, spirituality is strongly, enduringly central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and culturally and religiously diverse communities. Yet until recently, spirituality has received far less attention than religion. Spirituality may be
5-31-2024

COMPANIES CAN IMPROVE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THEIR PRODUCTS IN THE EARLIEST PRODUCT-DESIGN STAGES

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Lithuanian and Italian universities propose a tool that allows companies to assess the circularity of their future products. The self-assessment tool emphasizes the co-creation of circular design in the early (creative) stages of product development, encouraging entrepreneurs and designers to think more systematically and collaborate better by integrating related stakeholders into the product development process. The study is published in the Journal of Industrial Ecology. “The majority of existing practical tools (systems of indicators) are aimed at measuring the environmental impact of products already
5-31-2024

RESEARCH EXAMINES HOW RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION AFFECTS A STATE’S COLLEGE ENROLLMENT

New research has revealed up to a 9% increase in college first-year enrollments in US states that have legalized recreational marijuana compared with states without such legalization. The study, which is published in Economic Inquiry, found that the increase was from out-of-state enrollments, with early adopter states and public non-research institutions experiencing the most pronounced increases. Recreational marijuana legalization did not negatively impact degree completion or graduation rate, and it did not affect college prices, quality, or in?state enrollment. The findings suggest that some students perceive recreational marijuana legalization as
5-31-2024

RESEARCH EXAMINES HOW RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION AFFECTS A STATE’S COLLEGE ENROLLMENT

New research has revealed up to a 9% increase in college first-year enrollments in US states that have legalized recreational marijuana compared with states without such legalization. The study, which is published in Economic Inquiry, found that the increase was from out-of-state enrollments, with early adopter states and public non-research institutions experiencing the most pronounced increases. Recreational marijuana legalization did not negatively impact degree completion or graduation rate, and it did not affect college prices, quality, or in?state enrollment. The findings suggest that some students perceive recreational marijuana legalization as
5-31-2024

HOW THE ‘MODEL MINORITY’ MYTH HARMS ASIAN AMERICANS

May is Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, a time when Americans celebrate the profound contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders—a group that is commonly abbreviated as AAPI—to U.S. society. It’s also a time to acknowledge the complexity of AAPI experience. And as a professor who studies equity and inclusion in business, I think the focus on AAPI communities this month provides an excellent occasion to push back against a stereotype that has long misrepresented and marginalized a diverse range of people: the myth of the “model minority.” The
5-31-2024

WONDERING HOW TO TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT CONSENT? HERE’S AN AGE-BASED GUIDE TO GET YOU STARTED

The Australian government’s new campaign Consent Can’t Wait challenges us all to improve our understanding of consent. It asks a series of questions to illustrate this issue is more complex than simplistic “no means no” messaging. The campaign invites viewers to consider the nuances of consent, so we can raise these important issues with children and young people in our lives. But what is a good age to start talking about consent? How do parents tackle such conversations when this information probably wasn’t readily discussed in our own upbringing? How
5-31-2024

A PRODUCT OF NATURE OR NURTURE?

The concept of cultural entrepreneurship has many facets. It encompasses both the cultural and social impact of entrepreneurial training, and the environmental factors that influence its development. Some societies, such as the U.S., have a strong entrepreneurial culture. This means that certain characteristics are celebrated and encouraged, such as the ability of individuals to assume risks, patience when confronting challenges, and innovative problem solving, especially in uncertain situations. However, not all countries have such an entrepreneurial culture. Entrepreneurship struggles to take off in Europe In general, entrepreneurship can drive economic
5-31-2024

STUDY BRIDGES ANIMAL BEHAVIOR RESEARCH AND COMPUTER CODING TO ENGAGE CHILDREN IN STEM

A graphic depicting a student coding. Credit: Carnegie Mellon University Teachers today face a bit of a conundrum, according to a new study from researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the Rochester Institute of Technology. Their goal is to prepare young students to enter a rapidly changing world. Even basic jobs require technical proficiency, which requires computational and analytical skills. To address this need, many educators are pushing to fold these important STEM skills into elementary curriculum. Here’s the problem. Young students can lose interest and even develop an aversion
5-31-2024

STUDY SHOWS VR CAN HELP TEACHERS BETTER DISTRIBUTE THEIR GAZE

On the left, a bird’s-eye view of the virtual classroom; on the right, screenshots of each of the four gaze-visualization conditions. Teachers need to know their material, but they must also keep their students engaged and interested. Part of that involves making eye contact with their students—all of them. A multidisciplinary team of researchers tested several methods of data visualization in an immersive virtual reality (VR) classroom, to give teachers a way to gauge
5-31-2024

MARKETERS CAN MANAGE ‘FEATURE CREEP’ SO CONSUMERS FEEL LESS INTIMIDATED BY TOO MANY FEATURES IN A PRODUCT

Wifi-enabled washing machines. Voice-controlled microwaves. App-enabled TVs, vacuum cleaners, and even window blinds you can control from the comfort of your couch. Many of the technological features now included in everyday products are useful and accessible. But research has shown that having too many can overwhelm potential buyers, making them less likely to make a purchase. In recent research, Wayne Hoyer, marketing professor and James L. Bayless/William S. Farrish Fund Chair for Free Enterprise at Texas McCombs, digs into the phenomenon of “feature creep” and its impact on consumer sentiment.
5-31-2024

RESEARCHERS EXPLAIN SOCIAL MEDIA’S ROLE IN RAPIDLY SHIFTING SOCIAL NORMS ON GENDER AND SEXUALITY

A new paper summarizing decades of research demonstrates how social media has supported an explosion of diversity in gender and sexuality in America during the 21st century, and also how these technologies have equally enabled a cultural backlash. The paper’s authors, UC Santa Cruz Psychology Department faculty members Phil Hammack and Adriana Manago, identified five main narratives about gender and sexuality that they believe emerged through social media as people have strived to be “authentic” on these platforms. The findings, along with resulting recommendations for psychology researchers and practitioners, were
5-31-2024

KEY FACTORS IN TRAINING ASSESSORS FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE RATINGS

New research is examining how organizations can improve their training programs by customizing frame-of-reference training to emphasize identifying negative behaviors critical to their goals. While assessors naturally identify positive behaviors, C. Allen Gorman, Ph.D., associate professor in UAB’s Department of Management, Information Systems and Quantitative Methods, says targeted training helps them recognize harmful actions that can hinder organizational objectives. Involving assessors in defining important performance dimensions and examples of behaviors, both good and
5-31-2024

STUDIES CHALLENGE WIDELY HELD BELIEFS ON APPLICANT DIVERSITY AND WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE

Justin Frake is interested in cause-and-effect relationships in real-world data and the hidden dynamics that shape workplace behavior and equality—or inequality, as the case might be. His curiosity has led to research that challenges some popular beliefs as well as published studies related to women in the workforce. One study shows that firms promoting flatter hierarchies inadvertently discourage female applicants and another study counters several recent studies that claim women CEOs negatively impact career outcomes of other women. Both are published in the Strategic Management Journal. The assistant professor of
5-31-2024

CHALLENGING LEWIN’S MOTIVATIONAL CONFLICTS THEORY

A recent series of experiments challenges the longstanding theory of motivational conflict resolution introduced by Kurt Lewin. According to Lewin, conflicts between two undesirable outcomes (avoidance–avoidance conflicts) are typically harder to resolve than those between two desirable ones (approach–approach conflicts). Lewin posited that avoidance–avoidance conflicts, where individuals must choose between two undesirable outcomes, are typically more challenging to resolve compared to approach–approach conflicts, which involve choosing between two desirable options.
5-31-2024

MEN WITH ‘TOXIC MASCULINITY’ ARE MORE LIKELY TO MAKE SEXUAL ADVANCES WITHOUT CONSENT, STUDY FINDS

No means no when it comes to sex. But what happens when a woman makes a more passive response to a sexual advance? According to new research from Binghamton University, men differ in how they interpret these types of responses, and men who display hostile masculinity, known commonly as “toxic masculinity,” tend to act on them regardless of whether or not they think it’s consensual. A team of researchers, including Binghamton psychology professor Richard Mattson and graduate student Michael Shaw asked men between the ages of 18–25 to respond to
5-31-2024

WHY WE DEHUMANIZE OUR POLITICAL OPPONENTS

Some of human history’s greatest atrocities—genocide, slavery, ethnic cleanings—are rooted in our ability to dehumanize people from other social, political, or cultural groups. Whereas prior research has traced dehumanization to the belief that others think or feel less than we do, new research co-authored by Haas professor Sameer Srivastava shows that our tendency to dehumanize can also be influenced by how we think others view important facets of the world. The greater the difference between our perceptions of an outgroup’s worldview
5-31-2024

STUDY SUGGESTS CHILDREN ARE OFTEN EXPOSED TO PROBLEMATIC CLICK BAIT DURING YOUTUBE SEARCHES

When a child peruses YouTube, the content recommended to them is not always age appropriate, a new study suggests. Researchers mimicked search behaviors of children using popular search terms, such as memes, Minecraft and Fortnite, and captured video thumbnails recommended at the end of each video. Among the 2,880 thumbnails analyzed, many contained problematic click bait, such as violence or frightening images, according to the Michigan Medicine led research in JAMA Network Open. “Children spend a significant amount of time on free video sharing platforms that include user-generated content,” said
5-31-2024

STUDY FINDS WOMEN ARE VULNERABLE IN POST-WAR PEACE PROCESSES

Post-war peace processes are a dangerous period for women. Many are forced to live close to men who committed serious abuse during the war or are expected to testify in various types of truth commissions, which can be both retraumatizing and stigmatizing. These are the findings of a new study by peace researchers at Uppsala University, published in the journal PLOS ONE. “In short, peace projects can force women to live side by side with ex-combatants who committed atrocities during the war. This puts them at risk of further threat
5-31-2024

HOW EMBRACING THE CRINGE CAN HELP YOUR DATING LIFE

We can all agree that dating is hard. Getting to know people can feel vulnerable, but at the same time, exciting. We can also agree that feeling rejected can be one of the worst feelings, especially after we put ourselves out there. Dating can also expose us to a lot of cringey things, maybe even something we didn’t know we’d consider cringey. Think of cringe like something that makes you uncomfortable, or something about someone else that you don’t find attractive. Before dating, most of us consider what we’re looking
5-31-2024

PERSONAL CONNECTIONS AT WORK POSITIVELY IMPACT RETENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH, SAYS REPORT

New survey results from Wiley suggest people still feel connected at work despite the prevalence of hybrid and remote work environments and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). According to the latest Wiley Workplace Intelligence report, “Human Connection: The Crucial Secret to Thriving in the Digital Age,” nearly 8 in 10 employees surveyed (78%) said they feel connected with their coworkers, and almost 7 in 10 (69%) said they also enjoy making connections with their colleagues. Around half even said they want to learn more about their coworkers by doing
5-31-2024

RESEARCHER DEVELOPS MODEL OF INFLUENCER IMPORTANCE WITHIN INSTAGRAM NETWORKS

A study has provided new insights into social media influencers, particularly focusing on those in the women’s fashion sector on the well-known image and video sharing platform Instagram. In a departure from the approach taken by earlier studies, Jens K. Perret of the International School of Management in Cologne, Germany, has used network statistics and centrality measures to establish a model of influencer importance within their network. Perret analyzed data from 255 influencers covering a four-year period. Influencers are loosely
5-31-2024

MOST PEOPLE TRUST ACCURATE SEARCH RESULTS WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGH, STUDY FINDS

Rank (X-axis) does not affect the evaluation of trustworthiness (Y-axis, mean-centered) of accurate results. This lack of relationship is robust across experiments (columns) and for clicked results (top row, red) as well as non-clicked results (bottom row, blue). The trend lines represent the predicted change in trustworthiness ratings per unit decrease in rank fitted by the linear regression models. Credit: Scientific Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61645-8 Using experiments with COVID-19 related queries, Cornell sociology and information science researchers found that in a public health emergency, most people pick out and click
5-31-2024

MISLEADING COVID-19 HEADLINES FROM MAINSTREAM SOURCES DID MORE HARM ON FACEBOOK THAN FAKE NEWS, STUDY FINDS

Despite the greater potency of “fake news” on Facebook to discourage Americans from taking the COVID-19 vaccine, users’ greater exposure to unflagged, vaccine-skeptical content meant the latter had a much greater negative effect on vaccine uptake. Credit: Jennifer Allen, Duncan Watts, David G. Rand Since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021, fake news on social media has been widely blamed for low vaccine uptake in the United States—but research by MIT Sloan School of Management Ph.D. candidate Jennifer Allen and Professor David Rand finds that the blame lies
5-31-2024

CRITICAL DIALOGUE HELPS STRAIGHT MEN CONFRONT SEXIST, HOMOPHOBIC BELIEFS

Adult heterosexual men with sexist and homophobic views can potentially improve their attitudes toward gay men and women by engaging in critical dialogues that use illustrations as a springboard, according to a new University of Michigan study. The work is published in the journal Sexual and Gender Diversity in Social Services. The process by which people shift from a prejudicial stance to one of relative acceptance is a key innovation of the study. Guided by trained facilitators, critical dialogues reflect illustrations depicting different gender roles and sexual identities. The images
5-31-2024

RELIEVING A FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

If you dread public speaking you are not alone. It is a leading social phobia, one that can cause a state of anxiety that reduces otherwise articulate people to nervous incoherence. A strong fear of public speaking is known as glossophobia. Academic studies estimate it affects 20% of the population, but depending on the sample and methodology, the figure could be as high as 40%. As American writer and humourist Mark Twain said, “There are two types of speakers: Those who get nervous and those who are liars.” But help
5-31-2024

HOW SOME PRIVATE COMPANIES ARE MARKETING TECH AND AI SOLUTIONS

How do universities and colleges decide who to admit? Given the earnings advantage of a post-secondary degree both globally and in Canada, this is an important social mobility question. While the answer varies from one institution to the next, most focus on education criteria like exam scores and grades. However, Canada’s new intake cap on study permit applications puts increased pressure on Canadian institutions to also consider immigration criteria when admitting international undergraduate students. This is just the latest example of immigration’s growing influence on the societal roles of Canadian

Similarly, I thought coloring books were incredibly boring, but I love drawing and coloring my own art.
I do appreciate the inherent limitations Lego offers when one builds a vision of their own creation. Since the materials used are pre-shaped, one has to use their creativity to successfully build what they wish.
Unfortunatley, even in these cases I find the plastic, dimensional pixel-like nature of Lego creations to be aesthetically unappealing. Even as a kid, I’d always rather have an action figure or vehicle model with multiple points of articulation and more detail than a Lego set, because I could actually play or display them without fear of them crumbling apart like a typical Lego spaceship. Good action figures have unique sculpts and more details / posing opportunities than the limited nature of the Lego mini-figure as well.

A bit of explanation here, a cousin of mine was having a problem with their GTX 960 not outputting video from their computer. My computer was working so I took it home to test and plugged it in. My pc booted windows with display coming out the GTX 960 so at that point I knew it was fine. I unplugged it and replugged my RTX 3060 Ti back in... but now my computer has the ez CPU light on solid white and a completely black screen, won't even POST.
What's really weird is that replugging the HDMI cable into the mobo or GPU port while the computer is running will make the monitor act like its got completely black video coming in, then say no connection. I have tried reseating the GPU, CPU, RAM, taken out the CMOS battery, held down the power button for 15 seconds while unplugged, and attempted a BIOS flash update (waited for over an hour, but the red light endlessly blinked red).
I believe the CPU is recognized by the mobo and is running because its temp will raise from 74°F to 75°F on my thermal camera very slowly. Additionally having the CPU unplugged will allow me to turn the computer on then off with the case's power button, but when the CPU is plugged in I can't turn it off with the power button.
I'm pulling my hair out trying to figure out what's wrong, any help would be appreciated.
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Ryzen 5 5600G CPU
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B550-A Pro Motherboard
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A few years ago a noticed a tiny mark, it seemed like normal wear. But now the helmet is very noticeable. I keep it in a Lego display case on a shelf.

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I apologize for this rather hasty than well-prepared post, but it is something I wanted to speak out: A quick overview over my situation as a Queer Muslim. For note, I am aware that I have as a non-binary aspec person some advantages over, for example, gay or binary trans people with a transition, but this is nothing Islam specific, but also similarly dangerous in any Western country.
The "Comming Out" is often doubled, thanks to the reputation of Islam or Middle Eastern people being "oppressive" towards us. I do not want to go into politics but rather give some insights into my own experience.
Has there been issues? Definitely. Trans people and gay people have been stigmatized since I grew up. I grew up thinking it is something "bad" to be queer, although the term "queer" wasn't a thing back then, it only has been reclaimed later. Does it differ from the experience shared from Western queers? Not really.
Sometimes, I feel even more privileged than those of Christian heritage. I can be openly queer to my relatives. It is something I rather do not do, because it has often embarrassing implications. Queerness, is associated with "weakness", "liberalism", "diseases", and having unhinged sex. There is a lack of proper education for what we stand for. Being openly "Queer" is like talking openly about your sexual life.
Muslim societies are much more strict in regard of sex in public. This isn't limited to queer-sex-stuff, but also extends to hetero-normativity. As an aspec-person, I kinda welcome that publicly showing affection is frowned upon. The Western world often regards such restrictions as oppressive, since in the West, people are used to that hetero-sexuality is celebrated. Women show their sex-appeal, men boast with their masculinity, there is often double meaning with sexual hints in commercials, etc. In Islamic society, sex is something kept between you and your spouse.
One of the reasons why people oppose LGBTQIA is because of the two reasons: The public display of one's sexuality and sexual preferences (which is how sexuality is also often treated) and the association with Liberal politics. While Liberals are kind of the "Light at the end of the Tunnel" for many Queers in the West, in the Middle East, "Liberals" are mostly associated with carpet-bombing, the assassination of political figures, and destruction of culture,e specially non-Western ones. When you say you are "Queer" it is entirely different than you say you are "LGBTQIA". People do not investigate the meaning of the acronym, they associate it with political movements.
One reason the latter is the case is due to pink-washing. The justification of attacking Islam, people from the Middle East, and many military interventions by the USA and Israel, is often done by the name of "liberation" and "democracy", so it has a negative connotation in general.
So, what is the outing? The outing for me as a Muslim non-binary, is rather explaining why I do leave for the ritual prayer, why I eat only vegan at meetings despite eating beef (to avoid pork), why I have more than average knowledge about Islam, etc. The outing is more problematic nowadays towards Western Queers, than to Muslim straights. I first thought it is a phase, but over the years, I realized there is a shift happening that Queerness allies more and more with liberal politics, despite them not being on our side. The most Bills targeting queer people happened under Biden, a Liberal. Florida, Tennessee, I even supported trans people to leave their states, because I and others were truly worried about them.
However, I do miss this unconditional support from my Western queers. Since half a year, a country, not mine, but the country I do share parts of culture, and I do share as a human being, and sharing being under target of the so-called Islamophobia. I do not like the term "Islamophobia", since it is against Middle Easter people general, no matter if atheists, Christians, agnostics, Buddhists, or whatever. And yes, we do have atheists, we do have agnostics, Christians etc. We are not lacking the education to have religion-criticism, we are not "forced" to be Muslims, Christians are not executed, even though Radical Evangelicals love to portray themselves like that. And Queers are not thrown from buildings (Yes ISIS did that, but ISIS went against Muslims. Most people they killed have been Muslims they called "kafir", most Muslims fleeing from Syria have been fleeing from ISIS, who was financially supported by western powers and many members have been western converts who fell for Salafists and Dawah activists. We despise these people, we are not them. And, no, they are not doing better paying attention to our laws than we do. They rely on unreliable scholars, and bad translations, such as translating "rajim" as "stoning" rather than "accursed" or " banished". I wouldn't mind if these shitty translations were not used to stir up hatred against us.
I can pray the obligatory prayers in a non-gender conforming clothes, in closed spaces, I can discuss gender-and queer related topics, I can openly tell my family that I am non-binary worst thing is that they laugh it off as an unnecessary qualifier or a "trend", while for example, friends from a Christian household do not dare to tell their relatives. For them, it is a moral failure, for us, it is simply something kept in private.
However, the increasing demonization of Islam and pink-washing really makes one feel uncomfortable, and the community we once have been staying together, feels like less and less as safe-place, especially since 7th October then Israel started their genodice, and many Queer Stars I once cherished stayed silence or even some people, even here, falling for the pink-washing by people who literally want us dead just because they painted us as monsters.
Usually, I do not like making such posts, especially since the pride-month should encourage us to celebrate, but given the very first post I saw on this sub today was used to harass Muslims, I felt urge to write this post.
If you really want to help Muslims from the Middle East or Middle Eastern migration background, start speaking up against Pink-Washing and listen to us. We do not need others to speak for us.

Dear UVIC,
Please do not compromise with the UVIC encampment protestors. While I understand that it may seem that the student body is united behind the encampment, in reality the pro-Palestine protests represent a loud minority of students at UVIC.
Israel-Palestine is not a “genocide” by any stretch of the imagination, as they are using precision technology to avoid killing Palestinians, and continue to facilitate humanitarian aid to Gaza. This is common knowledge, but also a good reminder that the encampment protestors do not care about genocide. Rather, they dislike Jews/Colonialism/Imperialism, and are using the current conflict as a scapegoat.
Following the above, I want to point out a few facts about the encampment itself that should give the university pause:

1. Signs/slogans are displayed that directly call for the annihilation of Israel (from the river to the sea).
2. Signs/slogans are displayed that are supportive of Hamas’ actions (globalize the Intifada).
3. The encampment is a crime (trespassing) and would never be allowed for other hateful movements.
4. Jewish students matter as well, even though they are outnumbered by pro-Palestine protestors. What happened to standing up for minorities?

UVIC doesn't need to engage in this debate. All they have to do is point out that the encampment is on private property, and violates UVIC rules. Therefore, I am asking UVIC to not negotiate with the protestors, and instead explore punitive solutions.
EDIT: This is obviously going to be locked when the mods wake up, as this is not a Israel/Palestine debate subreddit, but my goal was to demonstrate that you can make a very straightforward case that the encampment is ridiculous in every way.

No new features! No balance tweaks! Let me just play the game as close to vanilla as I can dammit!
Hi all. This post is 1000% the result of many, many hours trying to get this game to just WORK and I'm dead inside! So I wanted to make this guide, maybe it'll help you. Here's an in-depth guide to how I got the game to run GREAT on a modern Win 11 machine in 2024.
I have an AMD Ryzen 7800X3D 8-core processor, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT graphics card. Game version is GOG v1.4.0.525 ultimate edition w/ all DLC. Tested on a brand new certified fresh copy of Win 11. Support for Ultrawide/other display support included at the end of the post.
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---GAME INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS---
I will assume you already have a copy of NV and a mod manager such as Vortex. I only used Vortex while playing, so that's the mm I will be talking about in this post. Go get them if you don't.

1. INSTALL THE GAME IN WINDOWS 7 COMPATIBILITY MODE (if you've already installed the game, completely uninstall it!). Right click setup application file>properties>compatibility tab>check Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows 7>apply. Then run setup and follow the installer. DO NOT UPDATE DIRECTX OR INSTALL ANY C++ REDISTS OR .NET FRAMEWORK THRU THE INSTALLER. This is how to avoid the 404 file not found problem. Finish install as normal.
2. Now go grab that stuff we ignored in step 1. DirectX here, you need C++ Redist x86 from here, and .NET 4 framework here. Just in case you don't have em. This should prevent any missing .dll file errors from happening once you try to run the game.
3. Launch the game and make sure it can run at all lol. The launcher should pop up, go ahead and click Options and let it detect your hardware (it will probably be a little or a lot wrong just since it's an old game, a little more on that later). Then press Play. Even if it looks like total poop and crashes pretty quick, it's fine for now. Close game.

I'm gonna let y'all know right now that both Fallout 3 and NV in my experience cannot handle alt+tab like, at all, so get in the habit of maybe not doing that.
---VORTEX AND MOD INSTRUCTIONS---
Tbh, if you're willing to cough up the couple bucks, it might be worth it to get Nexus premium to uncap the download speeds if you have fast internet, but it's not necessary at all. Open up Vortex make sure you're logged in all that good stuff. Set to New Vegas obvi. Head over to Nexus Mods.
I would follow the order I list these pretty close because there are some dependencies on each other involved. Most are okay with just the mm/Vortex download option, though some do require manual install. I'll try to list out all instructions.
-ABSOLUTELY 100% NECESSARY MOD LIST:-

1. NVSE - New Vegas Script Extender: Absolutely the first thing you should get no matter what, so many mods require this!!! Will generate nvse_loader.exe in the game root folder, run this app and not the default one when starting the game from now on!!
2. 4GB Patcher: Necessary so that the game can use 4GB of RAM instead of the default 2. Follow install instructions on mod page (place .exe in the FNV game folder>right click it and Run as administrator). After it does it's thing I'd recommend launching the game normally again just to check on it. This is a good practice to do after installing mods anyways so you can catch mistakes or problems early, and because other mods are dependent on this fix. Close game.
3. NVAC - New Vegas Anti Crash: Now apparently this one is a little controversial due to it being a hair outdated for new machines. If you experience a lot of crashes it may be worth it to get rid of this mod, but I have a high-end PC and no problems so far. See if it works for you.
4. NVTF - New Vegas Tick Fix: THE REPLACEMENT FOR NEW VEGAS STUTTER REMOVER ON WIN 11! (Other guides will tell you to get NVSR, DO NOT!! If you have NVSR my recommendation is to get rid of it completely, it may be the reason your game isn't working). You will most likely need to edit the .ini file for this mod to work!! Right click on NVTF in Vortex>Open in File Manager>NVSE>Plugins>NVTF.ini (should open with Notepad by default). ctrl+f and make the following edits: bModifyDirectXBehavior = 1, iTweakRCSafeGuard = 2. SAVE and close.
5. CASM_NV: Replaces the autosave system and adds a quicksave hotkey. Autosaves every 5 mins by default, but lots of customizability. The vanilla system can lead to crashes mid-/late-game once save files get big, so this prevents that. Be sure to disable autosaves within the in-game options menu itself.
6. JIP LN NVSE Plugin: NVSE extension, required for some mods. Also fixes many engine bugs and lets you restore broken features. I didn't personally edit the .ini file for this mod, but the mod page has an extensive list of instructions if you want to!
7. JohnnyGuitar NVSE: Another NVSE extension that's required for some mods. Once again I didn't really mess with this one.
8. Unofficial Patch NVSE Plus: More game fixes>???>profit
9. New Vegas Heap Replacer: Another mod that will help with performance, stutter, and crashes. Install manually by extracting or copying the contents of the zipped folder into the root NV folder. If a windows terminal pops up when you launch the game, it's working!
10. YUP: Unofficial patch for NV and all DLC (doesn't require any DLC tho, there are individual files for those who don't have Ultimate Edition). Beeeeg bug fixer and enabler of broken features. Make sure YUP is at the top of the load order (in Plugins tab, YUP.esm goes after all game & DLC .esms and before all other .esms, and same thing for YUP.esp) LOOT/Vortex should sort it correctly, but double check if you encounter problems.
11. LOOT: Separate app that sorts mods for ya, checks for compatibility issues, etc. Install as normal. I ran LOOT after I installed & enabled all mods in Vortex, then launched the game.

THIS SHOULD BE ALL YOU NEED TO RUN THE GAME!!! Be sure to enable plugins via the Plugins tab & deploy mods in Vortex before playing!! To double check, run FalloutNVLauncher.exe in root folder>Data Files>make sure they're checked off as they should be!
-"Not 100% necessary, but.....recommended" mod list:-
Here I'll get into the mods I have that aren't *necessary*, but sure do help make this game look pretty nice. Install if ya want! Note: some of these mods conflict with one another! I recommend following Vortex's recommendations and then using the aforementioned LOOT in order to help with load order.

1. NMCs Texture Pack for New Vegas: Replaces most textures in-game, except for DLC. Small has only 1 file, Medium has 2, and Large has 3. I use the Large version with no trouble, but obviously get the one your PC can handle best.
2. EVE - Essential Visual Enhancements: Has a main file and lots of optional files if you want em (I only use the main file). Should detect all installed DLC and install the appropriate mod file automatically - make sure all DLC are enabled in Vortex before downloading EVE to get the right version!
3. Wasteland Flora and Terrain Overhaul: Adds a bunch of new tree & plant types. Doesn't make the Mojave green by any means, just adds a nice variety of new textures & hand-placed models. Some locations are "greener" than vanilla (like near water, for example), but I think it adds to it. Doesn't mess with any harvestables as far as I know.
4. ELECTRO-CITY - Relighting the Wasteland: Does what it sounds like! Adds lots of new light fixtures and some engineers here and there. Optional plugin to add streetlights along highways & byways, enable/disable in the Plugins section of Vortex. There are lots more lighting overhauls out there, but I only use this one.

-"Not at all necessary, but maybe you'll like?" mod list:-
Okayyyyy so maybe I did do a couple QOL tweaks after all. Here's the rest of the mods I have. Install if ya want x2!

1. Bottle That Water: Allows you to mass bottle water from any source if you have empty water bottles in your inventory, without a cumbersome menu. Just sneak and drink!
2. Convenient Fast Travel Markers: Adds markers to basically every building in the Strip so you don't have to hike through several gates, and a couple more elsewhere as well. If you couldn't already tell, I'm lazy! (and this game is a lil repetitive sometimes...)
3. Increased Run Speed: This is mainly because I'm used to sprinting in other games, and I feel that the top speed is the tiiiiiiniest bit too slow for me. This mod increases run speed from the default value of 4 to 6...which is actually too fast for my taste. So, I changed it in GECK! GECK is a tool that should be already included in your game root folder. To change run speed yourself: run GECK>File>Data...>uncheck all but Increasedspeed.esp>Set as Active File>wait for it to complete...might take a min>Gameplay>Settings...>Filter by fMoveRunMult>select and change value. I changed it from 6 to 5, just one value above vanilla. OK and SAVE. Close GECK. (Source for GECK fix: zefferia's comment on mod discussion page) Note: Vortex will detect a file change on next mod deployment, make sure to use newer file to apply your changes.
4. Universal Air Tank: Once you get the rebreather, you get water breathing with any airtight helmet & armor. Includes optional files, read the mod description for further details.
5. Stealth Suit MK II Mod: Modifies when the stealth suit auto-uses Stimpaks and Med-X (so she doesn't eat all your chems in one battle), and re-adds the broken speed multiplier when sneaking. 2 other optional versions as well.

---SUPPORT FOR ULTRAWIDE MONITORS/GENERAL DISPLAY SUPPORT---
Grabbed from this Steam discussion post, restated here. My monitor is 3440x1440, op's is 2560x1080. Refer to the original post for more detail!

1. Launch the...launcher. FalloutNVLauncher.exe in root folder>Options>set resolution to 16:9 version of your 21:9 monitor (ie. for my monitor it is 2560x1440, for op's it is 1920x1080)>make all other graphics changes you want>OK>Exit launcher.
2. Documents>My Games>FalloutNV>FalloutPrefs.ini (should open with Notepad by default)
3. ctrl+f and make the following edits (using my specs for simplicity): iSize W=3440, iSize H=1440, fDefaultFOV=95, fRenderedTerminalZoom=75, fRenderedTerminalFOV=.25 (If terminal zoom is really messed up in-game, change fRenderedTerminalZoom from 75 to 40).
4. SAVE and close. Note: you will have to do much of this process again if you ever switch to windowed mode. I recommend keeping a master modified copy of FalloutPrefs.ini somewhere like your Desktop so you can just copy+paste the file into Documents instead of editing manually every time.

---TROUBLESHOOTING---

1. (EDIT TO ADD - HOW COULD I FORGET THE INFAMOUS SPOTIFY FIX???) Is stuttering audio driving you crazy?? Before launching the game, pull up your favorite music player and play some tunes. Then launch the game (you can pause the music at any time atp). This is the only surefire way to fix audio stuttering in my experience.
2. Be sure you have followed all game install instructions first and foremost. Not installing the game in compatibility mode will most likely cause issues, and the game as well as certain mods need DirectX and the others.
3. Run the game with the nvse_loader.exe, NOT default application! Make a shortcut or pin to taskbar for ease of use. You do not need to use the launcher every time you play.
4. Check to make sure the game launches after each new mod installation. This will allow you to catch problems early on!
5. Check the actual Nexus mod pages for special instructions with mods. Make sure all mods are installed following the mod author's instructions. Discussion posts are very helpful for troubleshooting.
6. If at any point you experience insta-crashes or other problems loading save files, try New Game>loading the save once you are able to.

---NOTES---

1. I experience crashes 99.9% of the time when executing cheats via the in-game terminal (~). I have no idea if this is due to a mod or just the game freaking out. I only ever use in-game cheats to fix the game (ie. fixing the bug where House/Caesar don't give back the platinum chip when they should...), so not a huge deal for me, but just fyi.

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That is every single mod I have and changes that I made (that are relevant to this list, lol). I sincerely hope that this guide is helpful and serves its purpose as an updated masterpost for making NV accessible to those who want to play it in 2024. Please let me know if I forgot any details (I probably did), I will edit the post if I notice any. I'm actually not super duper computer savvy but I will try to help where I can.
ENJOY!!!!!! GO GET SHOT IN THE HEAD!!!! <3
~I got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle (jingle jangle)~

Well I’m having the classic issue with AMD. Got a Vega 56 from a friend he just upgrade, the GPU was working fine on his PC no issues.
First thing I did was run DDU to uninstall the COU drivers, put the GPU on the motherboard, installed the adrenaline drivers form AMD, restart the PC and the issue shows up.
Tried turning off windows update, used DDU in safe mode, used DriverStoreExplorer from GitHub to remove any AMD drivers. Restart, install driver issue persist.
Now tried again turned off the windows option to automatically update drivers from windows update, registry and group policy. Turn off windows update just in case and disconnect from the internet, boot to safe mode, DDU to uninstall drivers, DriverStoreExplorer to check for extra drivers, reboot to normal windows, install drivers, reboot PC after reinstalling, issue persist.
Only thing I can see is that in the device manager windows shows an error for the display RX Vega, the error number is 43, something about stopping the driver because of issues.
What else can I try?
Windows 11
GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX Vega 56
Motherboard: Biostar A320M 6.7
CPU: Ryzen 5 5600G

This god damn update was so friggen frustrating, any only 60% of that was self sabotage. I'v spent literally 20 hours on this.
Why do this?
I wanted to take advantage of a few features that a 32bit board provides, but also didn’t want to drop a load of money on a board and screen, I also like Marlin.
You might also want to look at the Fly-E3-Pro-v3 and the Mellow FLY 4.3, which should be a drop in replacement for the stock screen.
Needed parts:

• BTT Mini E3 V3

Highly Suggested parts:
At least 4 dupoint to dupoint wire connectors, female ends.
Suggested parts:

• 5x1 dupoint wire connector
• 6x1 and 5x1 JST XH wire connector
• Crimping tool

Flashing new firmware to the touchscreen
First were going to flash the touchscreen with firmware that will work with the Mini E3, we’ll be using InsanityAutomation’s amazing fork of Marlin, at this time the (2.0bleeding branch doesn’t compile)
Download “latest release” from “https://github.com/Desuuuu/DGUS-reloaded/wiki/Flashing-the-firmware”
1) Extract File the file 2) Insert micro SD card 3) Format it as FAT32 with 4k blocks 4) Copy DWIN_SET into the freshly formatted mSD card 5) Power off your printer 6) Insert the mSD card into the screen of the printer.

• Do this by, removing the bottom case. The screen mSD card slot is on the side closest to the power switch, make sure to unplug the printer when inserting the mSD card or you risk shocking yourself.

7) Power the printer on 8) Wait about 30 seconds as the screen flashes, when it cycles through the pictures and says END!, then its done. 9) Power off the 3D Printer & Eject the mSD card. 10) Power it on to ensure the correct screen firmware flashed, it wont work for now.
Rewiring the touchscreen
Now you can swap out the boards and plug in all connectors, except the touchscreen and bl touch.
We will use the TFT pins on the Mini E3, NOT the EXP connector. Here is a pinout, TFT is at the bottom, actual pins are near the middle of the board: https://docs.vorondesign.com/build/electrical/images/miniE3-v30-pinout.png
Touchscreen to BTT Mini E3 V3

GND to GND TX2 to RX2 RX2 to TX2 5V to +5V 

RX NEEDS TO GO TO TX, transmission needs to be received, hence RX,TX.
To connect to the BTT board you have a few options:

• Use 4 female to female Dupont connectors
  
• Create a new cable with a JST XH 6x1 connector on the touchscreen side and a 5x1 Dupont (or 4 individual connectors), so you don't have extra wires.
  
• Cut off the connector on the touchscreen size and crimp a 5x1 Dupont connector or use 4 individual Dupont connectors.
  

Rewiring the BL Touch

• The 3 wires in a Dupont connector go into the GND, PWR and PA1 pins on the BTT, the 2 wires in the JST XH are the sense pins and can go in the Z-Stop.
  
• Or you can either shove the connectors into the 5 probe pin connector, or cut the end and wire into a 5x1 JST XH
  
• Also can read the manual at: https://github.com/bigtreetech/BIGTREETECH-SKR-mini-E3/blob/mastehardware/BTT%20SKR%20MINI%20E3%20V3.0/Hardware/BTT%20SKR%20MINI%20E3%20V3.0%20user%20manual.pdf (Scroll down a bit)
  

Time to Configure Firmware:
Show the Bootscreen:

#define SHOW_BOOTSCREEN #ifndef MOTHERBOARD #define MOTHERBOARD BOARD_BTT_SKR_MINI_E3_V3_0 #endif #define SERIAL_PORT -1 #define BAUDRATE 115200 #define CUSTOM_MACHINE_NAME "Ender-5 Plus" #define X_DRIVER_TYPE TMC2209 #define Y_DRIVER_TYPE TMC2209 #define Z_DRIVER_TYPE TMC2209 #define E0_DRIVER_TYPE TMC2209 

You need to put the number of your temp sensor instead of #, the stock ones are 1 and 1

#define TEMP_SENSOR_0 # #define TEMP_SENSOR_BED # 

Set max Temp, 260 if its stock, 280-315 if all metal hotend

#define HEATER_0_MAXTEMP ### #define BED_MAXTEMP ### #define PIDTEMPBED #define USE_ZMIN_PLUG #define USE_XMAX_PLUG #define USE_YMAX_PLUG 

Needed or BLtouch reliability is shit

#define ENDSTOP_NOISE_THRESHOLD 4 #define DEFAULT_AXIS_STEPS_PER_UNIT 

My Machine Screams with higher numbers, you can change the speed if you want

#define DEFAULT_MAX_FEEDRATE { 200, 200, 5, 25 } #define LIMITED_MAX_FR_EDITING // Limit edit via M203 or LCD to DEFAULT_MAX_FEEDRATE * 2 #if ENABLED(LIMITED_MAX_FR_EDITING) #define MAX_FEEDRATE_EDIT_VALUES { 300, 300, 10, 50 } // ...or, set your own edit limits #endif #define DEFAULT_MAX_ACCELERATION { 1200, 1200, 100, 10000 } #define LIMITED_MAX_ACCEL_EDITING // Limit edit via M201 or LCD to DEFAULT_MAX_ACCELERATION * 2 #if ENABLED(LIMITED_MAX_ACCEL_EDITING) #define MAX_ACCEL_EDIT_VALUES { 1500, 1500, 200, 20000 } // ...or, set your own edit limits #endif #if DISABLED(CLASSIC_JERK) #define JUNCTION_DEVIATION_MM 0.15 // (mm) Distance from real junction edge #define JD_HANDLE_SMALL_SEGMENTS // Use curvature estimation instead of just the junction angle // for small segments (< 1mm) with large junction angles (> 135°). #endif 

Comment out, unless your probes black and white wires are connected to the Z_min pins on the board. Uncomment USE_PROBE_FOR_Z_HOMING to use the pins in the 5 pin probe connector.

//#define Z_MIN_PROBE_USES_Z_MIN_ENDSTOP_PIN #define USE_PROBE_FOR_Z_HOMING #define BLTOUCH 

Set your probe offset, default is like { -44, -5, -2 }

#define NOZZLE_TO_PROBE_OFFSET { } 

Make 0,0 in the right corner

#define INVERT_X_DIR true #define INVERT_Y_DIR true #define INVERT_Z_DIR true #define INVERT_E0_DIR true #define X_HOME_DIR 1 #define Y_HOME_DIR 1 #define Z_HOME_DIR -1 

Bed size

#define X_BED_SIZE 350 #define Y_BED_SIZE 350 #define X_MIN_POS 8 #define Y_MIN_POS -1 #define Z_MIN_POS 0 #define X_MAX_POS X_BED_SIZE + X_MIN_POS #define Y_MAX_POS Y_BED_SIZE + Y_MIN_POS #define Z_MAX_POS 405 + Z_MIN_POS 

I use BILINEAR bed leveling

#define AUTO_BED_LEVELING_BILINEAR 

For 5x5 bed probe.

#define GRID_MAX_POINTS_X 5 

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#define LCD_BED_TRAMMING #define Z_SAFE_HOMING #define VALIDATE_HOMING_ENDSTOPS 

We have onboard EEPROM, I enable EEPROM_INIT_NOW so I don't have problems with previously set offsets.

#define EEPROM_SETTINGS // Persistent storage with M500 and M501 //#define DISABLE_M503 // Saves ~2700 bytes of flash. Disable for release! #define EEPROM_CHITCHAT // Give feedback on EEPROM commands. Disable to save flash. #define EEPROM_BOOT_SILENT // Keep M503 quiet and only give errors during first load #if ENABLED(EEPROM_SETTINGS) //#define EEPROM_AUTO_INIT // Init EEPROM automatically on any errors. #define EEPROM_INIT_NOW // Init EEPROM on first boot after a new build. #endif 

.

#define NOZZLE_PARK_FEATURE #define LCD_LANGUAGE en #define DISPLAY_CHARSET_HD44780 WESTERN #define SDSUPPORT #define NO_LCD_MENUS 

The magic to get the Screen working, note LCD_SERIAL_PORT 2 is TFT, hence TX2, RX2.

#define DGUS_LCD_UI_RELOADED #if ENABLED(DGUS_LCD_UI_MKS) #define USE_MKS_GREEN_UI #endif #define LCD_SERIAL_PORT 2 

Configuation_adv:
Gets the fans started:

#define FAN_KICKSTART_TIME 100 // (ms) #define FAN_KICKSTART_POWER 180 // 64-255 

Helps with reliability:

#define BLTOUCH_FORCE_SW_MODE #define BLTOUCH_SET_5V_MODE 

Photos of my setup:
https://imgur.com/a/EwewvmY