A day ago I (21F) took the second dosage of pills at 8 weeks pregnant. An hour before I did that, I took 2 extra strength ibuprofen, 1 codeine tablet that got sent with my prescriptions, 1 anti sickness tablet, and 1 anti diarrhoea tablet. I also smoked weed before and during. I had my boyfriend (21M) with me during.
I didn’t feel anything until two hours after which is when I began to experience mild cramping, but I know that it was only mild because of the pain killers I was taking, and the weed. It was around 3am and I decided to go to sleep.
I’m not sure when I woke up but it wasn’t a long sleep and my boyfriend was still awake. I was in no pain I went to the toilet as I felt as though I needed to pee. I had bled through the entire extra large extra heavy flow night time pad and through my men’s boxers and had left a huge bloody puddle on the bed.
As soon as I sat down I passed 3 huge clots. I feel as though the first one was the baby because I felt something ‘round’ come out and the rest were just ‘stringy’. I didn’t look down into the toilet bowl and neither did my boyfriend. But now I’m not so sure.
I sat on the toilet for a while because after passing the clots I felt like I was going to faint and almost did but I was good.
My boyfriend changed the sheets and we got into bed to sleep. I woke up and passed a small clot and then that was it. Since then the bleeding has significantly subsided and I haven’t passed anymore clots.
I feel like my abortion was too easy and I was really anticipating something wildly painful and scary and traumatising from the stories I have read everywhere online. Could this be a sign that it didn’t work?
I do feel like I know exactly when the baby passed. And since it happened I do feel awfully ‘alone’. When I was pregnant I didn’t notice how much I felt my baby’s presence, until now I guess. But I’m worried that maybe it was unsuccessful and I should have passed more, and bigger, clots. Can anyone relate at all?

I ordered MA pills online from ABuzz within an hour of finding out I was pregnant. I was late for my period 2 days, had very strong positive tests and got a blood draw the next day indicating I was anywhere from 4-8 weeks pregnant. I have zero symptoms other than a missed period.
I unfortunately have really read nothing but horror stories about MA.
4 days later (yesterday), I took my first dose of Mife. I had no side effects at all, maybe some mild cramping.
Here I am, just a little over 24 hours later scared shitless to take the Miso.
Any words of encouragement or advice? I’ll be with my partner a little later once I take it. I’m just dreading the thought of possibly vomiting like crazy and all of the negatives people speak about. I’m hopeful that because I have zero symptoms, maybe it’ll be a bit more forgiving. I’m not sure.
Sorry to vent, I just have no one that has had similar. I’m super nervous.
Tyia.

i say im a newish player because i grew up collecting pokemon cards (albeit, very short time frame.) before yugioh took over. (also a pretty short time frame).
i just had more exposure to ygo in my town so that got my attention more than pkm growing up. (not to mention, the tv show is card focused. whereas pkm is not).
so throughout my early years i grew up collecting more ygo and completely stopped pkm. about 8ish years ago, the itch came on collecting, so i mildly collect YGO cards (ones that I like and have nostalgic value/potential appreciation value). but in the meantime, i would also play ygo online. again, very very mildly. probably less than 10 hours of actual play time. mainly focused on collecting cards i couldnt get/afford as a kid.
until about i think around 2016-2017 (i just realized how long ago it was since i last played pkm... i was thinking it was 3 years ago) i came across how much pkm tcg chnaged. and it had TCGO which was very well done.
slowly i started to dislike what YGO actually turned into.... literally essays on essays on essays on each card. literally needing a PhD in YGO to understand the stupidly complex interactions. cards becoming stables with almost no reprints in sight. this causes decks to be in the multiple hundreds to sometimes thousands....
This eventually led me to being tired of the game... which caused me to pull way back on collecting YGO cards. (i was already very very strict on what i collected too).
but also it turns out ygo collecting isnt really worth doing. because almost nothing goes up in value. only goes down eventually. unless its a very good vintage card.
so when is tarted pkm tcgo in 2016 (last played pkm tcg being the gameboy game when it came out), i got immediately hooked. the game is very fast paced. quick to pick up and understand. etc
so i just slowly played on TCGO when i got bored. but i never really looked at the decks and costs of decks at the time (irl). i just liked the economy of the tcgo game as well. so i played on/off for about 1 year back then (mostly off. but still, i played). before just quitting again all together.
until i got bored and for the last couple months, pokemon tcg content kept showing up on my youtube feed (irl vendor content). So i go the itch literally yesterday finally and decided to boot up TCGO (which is now TCGL).
i was looking through some decks and meta decks and turns out charizard ex is a meta deck. and the game basically gives you the deck too.
i was also getting advice form others on my thread yesterday. and while looking through top tier meta decks, noticed that almost all decks are less than $100. and in the $50-$70 range at that... and we're talking about S tier tournament winning decks, and decks getting top 4-8.
not to mention, pkm just seems to be more collector friendly... and budget friendly... AND playability friendly (due to the low costs of decks / stables)
this got me to really regret not sticking with PKM everytime i got the YGO itch...

17m
On the back of my calf, on the muscle I feel like I have a small movable bump. I don't feel it if I put pressure on it, only when I rub my thumb in the area. I've been having on and off calf pain since February. I've been feeling like something is moving in my leg since at least November( when my health anxiety started), I'm really scared I might have cancer. 8 had a clear x ray at the end of March.
I'm feel lost, and reading stories online didn't really help. Any help/ advice would be nice. I have basically no history of cancer in my family( my dad cousin has colon cancer and my grandma had a non cancerous brain tumor

About 6 months ago I upgraded from a 3 gal central pneumatic compressor to an 80 gal dual stage. I picked it up on a clearance sale for 50% off.
I have been running off a steam high pressure hose into a 3/4 inch high flow regulator then Adapted into a Milton type v 1/4 quick connect and a 3/8 in hose. It’s all overkill but my 1/2 impact is supper happy and I can fill a tire like it’s nobody’s business. The absolute best part is the air wand is now useable. No more waiting for the compressor to catch up.
I am working on plumbing my 25x25 garage with an eventual line into my 12x12 workshop and eventually a 100 foot underground line out to the garden shed.
Here is my question: when I drop my airlines, what angle should the quick connections be? Should they be straight up, 90 deg, 45 deg down, or straight down?
I know that short term that doesn’t mater but Milton type V disconnects aren’t cheap and I have to order them online so I want to set this up in ideal conditions.

Esta tarde me encontraba en mi patio cuando la idea llego a mi. Hace 8 años vivo en el interior de la provincia y mi casa tiene un patio amplio. Como todos saben desde hace meses se encuentra lleno de mosquitos. Unos días atrás leo un portal online la noticia que los mosquitos han llegado a algunos pueblos del sur Argentine. Aclaró que en dichos lugares estos insectos no existían. Consultando con algunos amigos, surge la hipótesis. Acaso puede que estemos ante un ensayo que se desbordó?. Podemos ser testigos de un nuevo tipo de arma biológicamente diseñada?. Quisiera intercambiar ideas al respecto, desde ya espero no sea tarde para actuar ente una nueva posible pandemia.

I'm based in India and looking to buy this sometime this year, but I don't see it anywhere online or offline. Any tips?
I currently have a mi band 5, is it worth upgrading to band 8 or band 7?

Moved country from UK To U.S.A. 2 months ago gave them all the documents and still 0 response tickets live chats phone calls all been made from my end it’s been past the 8 week period which in the first place is a disgraceful time frame to cross reference ID but any advice on how this shit company keeps my money held and I can’t withdraw it even tho it’s to the same bank account/ toro money need this money asap and they are shocking with customer service multiple negative reviews have been left online and will be more

Hi, I'd like to start with introducing myself. I'm 24F and Last year this time of the year, I was dating a guy who was a follower of the red pill community. We were in a long distance relationship and met only a few times. The relationship was about 8-9 Months long. For people who are not aware about it, Red pill community is a group of guys that blame females for all there problems and they feel that females are privileged and hence, They've always have an upper hand and have ruined their life by taking away their opportunities and what now.
I wasnt aware what i was getting myself into but I want to make others aware. So I'll talk about the various "red flags" of my relationship and how it affected me. I am not longer in a relationship with that guys.

1. Guy Friends: We meet online and his initial communication never showed any hatred for women as such. He seemed interested in me and quickly asked me to date him as well. He would often "praise" that I had no guy friends which was a "green flag". (In reality I had no friends, let alone male friends.) He said girls with boyfriends should not have guy friends. Its disrespectful to the boyfriend. Even thou, He has a female best friend. I took this lightly. Later in our relationship, he made me unfollow a bunch of guys on instagram. They were former classmates and colleagues. I'd not met most of them for years and months. He would often ask me if my dad had female friends or if my mom had male friends and when I would say no. He would say, See because one shouldnt friends of opposite gender
   
2. Clubbing: He hated girls who were open about their sexuality and would call them names. He said girls in a relationship should not go to clubs as thats a "hoe" place to be in. I remember fighting to go to a club when an old friend was visiting me and she wanted to go to one of our fave clubs from our college days. He said he is disappointed in me and that going to clubs with a single friend is the worst as she might try to hook up with guys and I'll be left alone and then someone will hookup with me. He said and I quote "I will not leave my car in a shady areas and pray to god that it doesnt get stolen. It's my mistake I went there at the first place." I ended up going to a bar instead of a club. He made me feel really bad about that as well later.
   
3. Content: After the 2nd month he would send me red pill youtube and reddit content to normalize such preaching and thats when things really got out of hand because I didnt know what to believe and what not to. I thought maybe I was delusional my whole life and that this is the "reality of the world" where women are these "ruthless" beings. (He said I was special because I was trying to make myself aware about it). He specifically showed and talked about this one story where the wife cheats on her husband because he's always busy at work (He said the poor guy is working his ass off for the family and the wife is so ungrateful) The wife cheats and marries her boyfriend and takes the kid and the guy's money and what not. I'm not saying cheating is good but the interruption of every story led to the same conclusion that women are bad. He said this is the reality. I started questioning myself more and more as I got trapped in the red-pill community.
   
4. Future: He was very sure about our future and said that he wanted me to be his wife. He said he doesnt want me to work. Females should stay at home cook and clean and take care of the babies. He said it would hurt him to see me work as he's the man of the house.
   
5. Comments on Body: I'm overweight atm but when I was dating him I used to be in better shape. He said He likes that I take care of my body and anything else would be a disrespect to the person you are dating. One should always look like how they looked when they first started dating. One shouldnt "let go" of their body. He used to go to the gym and would insist that I go to. Later in the relationship towards the end, I started my masters and Couldnt be active. The relationship was taking a toll on me as well and I started gaining weight. He would comment on it. I would share photos with him and the first comment would always be like "you look thin in this" or " Oh! In picture toh you look fine only " He did motivate me to go to the gym which i was grateful about but at that point I only went to make him happy and not because I actually wanted to go.
   

These were some of the red flags I could think about. He cheated on me. He had been cheating the last 3 Months of our relationship. He initially broke up saying I had gained weight and he wasnt attracted to me and also because he couldnt see any future in our LDR. Later he confessed that he had been cheating on me and left me because he started getting physical with the other girl and it was no longer "just talking". He said I was trying to get rid of me for a while but I never let him leave. All in All. It ended. It took me quite some thing to realize how I was brainwashed into accepting a whole new reality masked as ' I love you thats why I'm helping you understand the real world'.
I have trust issues (ofc!) and It's been hard to undo the damage. I started dated a new guy recently and caught myself saying You cant have girl best friends and it broke my heart later when I realized. Its a long healing path for me. If any of you are experiencing something similar, Please be aware.

Physical build: 170cm, black hair, brown eyes (with tiny mixture of green), cerebral palsy
Work: I'm currently working as a Technician in 1st-Level-Support in Dusseldorf
Hobbies/interests: Biblical Prophecies, History, video games, politics, fitness
Tell us a bit about your Christian journey:
I am an Orthodox Christian (Eastern Christendom)
My baptism took place when i was an infant, in the Church of St. Demetrius. But like many of my countrymen, i only participated in holidays and rituals just because it is a part of the national identity. I never believed in anything. However that would change through a chain of events that led me to my conviction that i needed to revisit this ancient faith. For the sake of the reader, i will make a bulletin of events to make it easier for you.

1. Came to Germany when i was 15
2. 3 monts later i ended up in foster care
3. led an undisciplined life, be it physically or spiritually
4. The unravelling chaos in the foster care left me bittered
5. saw order in the islamic faith
6. almost converted because of insecurities
7. mother encouraged me to stay in the faith
8. began to learn about christianity in General and worked my way to Orthodoxy

What sort of person are you looking for?

1. A person who tries their best to do the right thing
2. is just
3. strict
4. cheerful
5. charitable
6. likes to stay in shape

The best way to know each other, at least from my pov, is to meet eachother online through a video call. So do not be dismayed if you don't fit everythig in the bill from the get go. That is the interesting part of growing in a relationship, again from my pov.
Age range: 18-25
Would you be willing to do long distance/relocate? I have no issues with long-distance relationships as long as we remain loyal to eachother. Relocating however, is not possible for the time being. that is not to say that i won't relocate, as i am thinking of abandoning the city life and move to a quiet and peaceful village. Wherever the Lord may wish.
May the Lord keep you all safe, regardless of where you are.

This is a beginner campaign of 3 relatively independent scenarios (I can also share a solo scenario with you), good for new players but is well written enough to provide something for more experienced players, we've just finished the second adventure.
There most likely will be more one-shots for the same group later if we decide to have more after the game.
You may use one of the pregens (you can view and edit them) or create your own investigators.
There's 10$ payment per session via paypal.
Sessions last about 3 hours.
Applications are in the topic on the listings, below or you may contact me via PM or Discord Shevrikuka#7612 or mxlsnk (you may also ask questions, of course).
Link to the listings: https://app.roll20.net/lfg/listing/396790/call-of-cthulhu-7e-starter-set

I feel like everybody else I know is able to maintain friends and have people to talk to but i cant. It genhluinely pisses me the fuck off cause i dont know why. And i even see people who literally have nothing to talk about for the most part also miraculously just have so many people to talk to.
But then I ask my mom for advice, i ask the internet. Everybody fucking says, "just reach out!" "Join Online Communities!" "Just be more positive and stop caring!"
And my moms favorite thing to say is "well thats just life." Like ok? So should i just fucking shoot myself? Idk what youre trying to tell me.
And whenever i try to reach out and be more social I feel like im just talking to a fucking wall. Online communities of music artists or hobbies I like are just completely fucking dead. Everytime i try texting my friends they just dont respond and i dont even feel like they truly treat me that nicely anyway. And then the people who i actually do think are really cool also are just not very excited to talk to me it seems.
I try so hard to just kinda not let it affect me but everytime i go outside or to school im just instantly reminded of it. And i also think everybody is just incapable of having any fucking thoughtfulness or empathy. Everybody treats eachother like theyre stupid and everybody shows no respect to any of the public spaces they use. And i feel like i can do this effortlessly and even if i fail to I always acknowledge peoples critism and understand that theyre right. But whenever i give any sort of fucking critism to anybody else they fucking treat me like im a dumbass.
Like im so sorry that i had a problem with you leaving to bloody nose paper towel on the fucking table. Im sorry that I responded with a slight confused tone when you asked, "i wonder if you can outrun a tornado." LIKE YOU GENUINELY THOUGHT THAT WAS A QUESTION THAT MADE ANY FUCKING SENSE. Like everybody is so fucking insufferable. Theyre either insanely sensitive or insanely disrespectful or just both. Nobody can just attempt to understand the other person. Like even my mom whos almost fucking 50 cant seem to grasp the concept of me NOT WANTING HER TO CONSTANTLY FUCKING TALK ABOUT MY GOD DAMN ACNE. IM ALMOST 18 MOM, I DO A FUCKING SKIN CARE ROUTINE, MY ACNE IS PRACTICALLY NON EXISTENT! IM SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE OF ME HAVING FEELINGS.
idk what to do anymore. I feel like i cant talk to anyone cause everybody has these problems or I just dont even want to try to reach out because nobodh fucking responds to texts anymore or they just hate me. I feel like the only place i can comfortably vent is to strangers.
And i dont even care about texting people all day i just think itd be nice if i could reach out to someone and nit have to wait 8 hrs to get the driest fucking text on earth or simply just no response. Like I know damn well most of my friends check their phone every hour.

The history of Hokkien n triads in Singapore is a tale of adaptation and resilience, spanning over 2 centuries. From the British colonial era to contemporary financial crimes, evolving from a secret society to a sophisticated criminal organization.

Ghee Hin Kongsi during British Administration

The Ghee Hin Kongsi, an offshoot of the Fujian-based Tian Di Hui (Heaven and Earth Society), was one of the most prominent triads in Singapore during the British colonial period. Established to provide mutual aid and protection to Chinese immigrants, it quickly became involved in various illegal activities such as gambling, opium trading, and prostitution. By the mid-19th century, the Ghee Hin Kongsi had grown significantly, with an estimated 3,000 members across different Chinese dialect groups【6†source】【7†source】.
The British colonial government recognized the threat posed by these secret societies and took several measures to curb their influence. The Peace Preservation Act of 1867 and the Dangerous Societies Suppression Ordinance of 1869 were pivotal in this effort. These laws allowed the authorities to detain and deport triad members, and required secret societies to register, thereby reducing their anonymity and power【7†source】. Additionally, improvements in the police force and the establishment of the Chinese Protectorate helped monitor and manage the activities of the Chinese community, providing lawful alternatives to triad membership【7†source】【8†source】.

Decline and Transformation

Despite these efforts, the triads adapted and continued to operate, albeit with reduced influence. Throughout the 20th century, Singapore's government implemented stricter laws and regulations to suppress triad activities. The Misuse of Drugs Act in 1989 and other anti-gambling and anti-vice measures further curtailed their operations【8†source】.

Modern Era and Cyber-Crime

In recent decades, triads have evolved, shifting towards cyber-crime and other digital illicit activities. They have exploited online markets to sell drugs and weapons, and have been involved in sophisticated financial crimes such as money laundering【9†source】.

The $3 Billion Money Laundering Scandal

The most recent and notable incident involving triads in Singapore is the 2023 money laundering scandal, where a syndicate laundered approximately S$3 billion through the city-state's financial system. This case highlighted the ongoing threat posed by organized crime, despite the stringent regulatory and enforcement measures in place. The scandal involved multiple arrests and showcased the triads' ability to adapt to and exploit modern financial networks【9†source】.

Conclusion

From their beginnings as mutual aid societies in the 19th century, the Fujian triads, particularly the Ghee Hin Kongsi, have played a significant and often disruptive role in Singapore's history. While their traditional activities have been largely curtailed, their evolution into cyber-crime and financial fraud underscores the persistent challenge they pose to law enforcement and regulatory bodies. The recent money laundering scandal is a stark reminder of their ongoing influence and adaptability.

Current cards:
Generic bank 1, $20,000 limit, 2009, no rewards
Generic bank 2, $8,000 limit, 2011, 1% on everything
Apple Card, $13,000 limit, 2019
Amex BCE, $18,000 limit, 2023
Citi CC, $7,00 limit, 2023
FICO Score: 848
Oldest account age: 15 years
Income: $80,000
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Average monthly spend and categories:
dining $400
groceries: $400
gas: $400
all of my other spend categories are erratic
Average total monthly spend on cards: $2500
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Open to Business Cards: not unless there's significant benefit
What's the purpose of your next card? Cashback
Do you have any cards you've been looking at? Venmo
Are you OK with category spending or do you want a general spending card? I'm open to category spending
Greetings all. I was hoping to get some suggestions on what card(s) I should get. Last year, I picked up the Amex BCE and CCC. I use the Amex for gas and online shopping and the CCC for dining. The issue I'm currently having is not getting any rewards for Walmart or home improvement stores like Home Depot. Everything I have just rewards 1% for that. I can't even get 2% from the Apple Card contactless pay, since neither store accepts it.
I know I can get 3% from Walmart if I use the Walmart app, but the hassle of getting out the door makes me not use it. The self-check doesn't give a receipt without bugging the attendant, and I'm not going to hand the greeter my phone.
I saw the Venmo card, and was wondering if that's the best route to get some rewards from Walmart and home improvement stores. Is there a better option? Thanks in advance!
Thanks all for the suggestions!