Electronic components are hard to get, and often you can only choose one or two things at first. In fact, they're likely the limiting factor for any playthrough.
Vegetables require you to have water, and electronic components for a sunlamp (I got no idea why you can't use the backyard area for vegetables).
Pros: Good price, once every 3 days, only needs water. Mixed with meat, and you can effectively double your food supply. The vegetable matter can be turned into bait for rats to further boost meat production from the rat traps.
Cons: Not that good a price, once every 3 days
Bandages require you to get herbs, and distilled alcohol using the distillery. Meaning that you need to make alcohol, *then* distill them, and then make them using the medicine bench.
Pros: Only need sugar and water to make the alcohol and herbs. Excellent price. No time requirement, save for the herbs which grow in large amounts. Becomes crazy with garage. You can get 5 alcohol in one usage of the alcohol maker, and then make 10 distilled alcohol. Crazy with Bruno.
Cons: Can't be eaten, can only be traded. Needs to go through a rather laborious process of construction and transfer before final product is made.

Hey everyone two questions about ROAV I have a pair that I love and have used for years but the lenses have been scratched to hell. Can you just go anywhere to get them done or do I have to bite the bullet on a new pair?
Also has anyone tried their vision line? I like the idea of having my regular glasses being roav so I keep one in the case and when I need to switch it’s seamless and doesn’t take up any space for a regular glasses case. I tried asking their customer service but never got an answer

Hello! Looking for biographies and books about women in STEM (especially science and medicine), their lives, contributions, etc. Historical or modern day. I’d prefer non fiction but if it’s really good and there’s a bit of dramatization added, I’ll give it a go :) TIA!

Hi, I have been keeping neocaridinas since January in 3 different tanks ranging from 5.5 to 10gallon. Tanks were cycled properly and everything seemed to be for until May. The first 3 months with shrimps I had no fatalities at all, shrimps started to breed in all of them and things seemed easy.
Then something happened, first of 80-90% of my shrimplets died within their first 1-3 weeks of life. Then I started losing appriximately one adult a day and now I have lost almost half of my shrimp, and my red cherry line can no longer breed since somehow I lost all the males but not a single female.
Other parameters have been stable at these values the few times I have had friend test my water:
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• PH 6.4-6.8, varies a little by tank
• NH4 0ppm
• NH3 less than 5ppm
• NH2 0ppm
• GH 5-7
• KH ~5
• Chlorine 0ppm

Does anyone have any ideas what could be the cause here? Only change that has happened is slight temperature change due summer. Used to have tanks at ~21-22celcius and now they are at ~24celcius.

Hey honestly texting this on a limb so confused and definitely sound a wee bit stupid🤣
I’m a 21F year old student in college I’ve never really been in any sort of a situation or relationship. I matched with a 26M year old farmer on tinder didn’t think much of it eventually ended up texting on Snapchat. Met that weekend in maybe early April was grand went for a spin just chatted and continued texting everyday met continuously then at least once or twice a week either getting food or going on a date for food sometimes just for a chat. We’d meet halfway between us or sometimes a bit closer to where I’m from. About maybe a month in on one of the meetings he was saying how he said it to his parents, this didn’t bother me but I wouldn’t say it to mine until I knew what we were or at least where we stood still very early to me so I just said aw yeh that’s good🤣. Also there’s at least an hour and a half distance maybe more between my home and his home same distance from my college to his house. A few times he came to my college accomodation nothing too interesting happened the first time he came over, next time bits happened , third time same again just bits. Since then he invited me down to a car meet with some of his friends and spent the day with them.
this is ongoing now nearing 3months still have no clue where we stand it came up briefly that we were a situationship which I’ve no clue what is meant there. Still texting and all everyday but in the past week and a half or so he has been sick obviously being a farmer with this good weather he’s flat out like I get that. The last plan we had to meet was near two weeks ago but he’d to go look at buying a machine so couldn’t then he obviously got this chest infection. I don’t know if I’m just reading too much into this or if I should text him and ask if he still wants to continue talking.
Neither of us are good texters but I feel I’m leading the texts asking how he is and how’s work. I dunno if it is me just overthinking but I sense like a shift in his texts sometimes he doesn’t bother to send back an x now. He does reciprocate and text and ask me but I feel like he’s unbothered. We’re currently no.1 best friends on Snapchat this generally would mean nothing to me as I’m not a very active person on Snapchat. I’m not concerned about him texting other people or anything like that. It’s moreso Im confused on whether he’s still interested, now I did send a text a while back and gave him an out where he wasn’t texting back so I just said it’s okay if you don’t wanna text anymore but he said no he’s still interested and likes me alot then in the past two weeks of not seeing him we were chatting and I just said ah miss meeting you and he reciprocated saying yeh miss meeting u a lot I would only for this flu. This was over a week and a bit ago.
Should I address anything yet over text or maybe wait a week before I say something. he replies nearly always but every so often he might leave a blank snap on read then replies an hour or two later. I’m really just confused is he just looking to keep me just as an option. with no plans made to meet and he’s obviously busy working but also still actively meets some of his friends for an hour or two but can’t meet me which does make me think he doesn’t want to. Thanks

I am going through a recent breakup and am gaining new insights every day. This sub has been helpful and I am gaining new language to describe things. I didn’t realize we were in a codependent relationship until it ended but it was guided with healthy pillars and we did resolve conflict in healthy ways and were willing to change and grow and improve over time. We filled a lot of needs for each other and I think it just felt at least for me that I felt alive for the first time in years and butterflies which I’m now realizing is a fight or flight response. I think we both had savior complexes and some narcissistic tendencies and we both had similar childhood traumas which manifested in her avoidant tendencies and my anxious tendencies which were the main sources of tension in the relationship. She had a freeze trauma response and mine was fawn. Even these labels don’t necessarily fully match us and our situation but they have been very helpful in at least connecting how childhood trauma manifests in some of these behaviors and patterns. I think it’s confusing because we did care about each other and maybe loved each other in our own ways even if we weren’t necessarily in love with each other and were willing to try and make it work. I do think we were respectful of each other’s boundaries overall and integrity is important to both of us. We also didn’t have the best communication and ironically only got on the same page and things felt aligned right before the end of the relationship. We also have done a lot of work on our own in therapy before this understanding ourselves and having some tools to navigate all this. So needless to say there was some toxic and codependent elements and there also was some healthy elements. For me it’s at least important to recognize there’s nuance and not try to label something 100% of one thing.
I also viewed her trauma as a lot more severe than my own and it is in some respects and didn’t fully appreciate all the work she has done and the tools she’s developed to manage it. It’s actually been helpful incorporating some of those ways of thinking say for processing my emotions and “honoring my feelings” which I didn’t do before and learned from her. Or viewing relationships and life as ebbs and flows and better accepting that. I also underestimated my own trauma and how it has shaped me and manifests in relationships and even in the end I was trying to help and “fix” her when she didn’t want that and didn’t ask for it and I didn’t have the self-awareness that I also need to do a lot of things I encouraged her to do like therapy or having more tools to manage baseline stress and anxiety or that our actions don’t just hurt ourselves but those around us. I did things with good intentions but it wasn’t always appropriate. I also think we both were too hard on ourselves.
It’s difficult to process because I recognize we are just imperfect people who both brought good and bad things to the relationship and the relationship resulted in both good and bad things. Even some of the growth and healing came from unhealthy and unsustainable places. I’m just thinking out loud and hope it’s helpful for someone out there and also welcome any thoughts. I think the things I’m wrestling with lately are that not everything is so black and white and can be multiple things at once and the end of the relationship wasn’t handled as well as it could so we’ll never be able to reconnect. At least I wasn’t ghosted and had some sense of closure though. I hope we both heal and gain our own understanding of what happened and move forward better people who have a better understanding of what a healthy relationship looks like. I appreciate the time we spent together even if it was toxic and unhealthy because it’s helped me understand my needs and boundaries better and how to better articulate them and it did heal me in some deep ways for wounds I didn’t even know I had. It’s also providing me an opportunity to grow more and exposed things I didn’t know were problems.

She got up in the dark, with only the dim ambience of soft blue lighting to accompany her. She stretched all four arms, her two legs, and rolled her neck. It struck her as mildly interesting in that moment, how something so small could connect them to humans, The thought was fleeting as she took another step forward to kneel down on the floor. There, in a little alcove in the wall, she had set a volcanic rock from Anin, dried moss, and other paraphernalia from her home world. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath resting her hands together.
Praise and respect to the spirits of Anin. Praise the fathers and mothers of war gone to their rest below the moss and the earth. Praise their spirits that watch from the sky and peer through the ether down upon us.
She continued the slow mantra in the style of Prayer learned from Naktan and pulled her concentration to her core, ignoring anything and everything around her. A deep state of meditation overtook her. She would never have done this if she thought there were any chance that she was in danger, but below she knew Earth glowed like a sphere before their orbiting ship. There was no worry of invasion.
She thought she heard something at one point, but chose to ignore it as she continued her mantra.
Eventually, and after an unknown amount of minutes, she stood and turned slowly to find-
She stopped, and crossed her arms over her chest.
"What are you doing?”
Adam burrowed his way further down into her blankets, nuzzling his head up against her pillow,
"So warm, and comfy!"
She tried not to smile,
"You dumbass."
He pulled the blankets tighter around himself,
"You know, I did come here to talk to you, but now I actually am really comfortable, so come back in two hours."
"I- This is MY home!"
He closed his eyes and pretended to snore loudly.
She rolled her eyes as she watched him theatrically pretend to sleep. She looked around mildly for a moment, before picking up another pillow and glancing at the door. She casually walked over, dropped the pillow on his head and then held it down as if she intended to smother him.
”Die human scum!”
That got him up and moving.
Before long the two of them were grappling for the upper hand, him trying to put her in a choke hold, and her using her lower arms to pinch him.
He yelped,
"Ouch! Pinching is illegal!”
"Sissy."
He clamped his legs around her lower arms, pinning them in place.
She struggled for a minute and then went limp.
She could feel his smug smile,
"I win, I beat the saint of Anin. Everyone bow at my feet."
"You say that, but if this were a real fight, since you’re a human male, you're the one with a self-destruct button."
"Self-destruct button...?"
"Meaning if this were a real fight, I would have punched you in the balls."
"Yaoooutch… Oh god… Please don't."
Finally, he let her go, leaving the two of them to lay on her bed, sheets scattered on the floor around them, and her pillows in disarray. Adam put his hands behind his head and sighed.
She glanced over at him,
"I don't suppose you came to just hang out. Here on Admiral-ly business?"
He groaned, pulling one of her pillows over his face,
"Please smother me for real this time."
She leaned up on one of her elbows,
"Why?"
"I don't wanna be an adult anymore!"
She tilted her head to the side, watching in amusement as he attempted to throw a childlike tantrum, but only really had the energy to kick his feet once,
"It's boring and lame and they won’t let me wear heelies to important meetings... also children don't have to pay taxes."
She laughed, pulling the pillow from his face,
"Adam you are many things, but 'adult' is not one of them."
He grinned slightly,
"True enough."
He sighed again and rested his head back against the pillows,
"I just want to get back to what we are supposed to be doing, exploring the universe and making cool alien friends."
He threw up his hands in frustration,
"But suddenly I find myself embroiled in stupid annoying politics that I don't understand, being used by people who are, let’s face it, WAY smarter than me, constantly finding myself getting manipulated."
She huffed,
"They aren't smarter than you Adam, they're just manipulative, and you aren't."
He sighed,
"Fair enough."
Then he looked at her, bright green eyes reflecting the soft ambient blue light,
"I just, I miss this, I miss us, I miss hanging out and doing stupid shit, and all of the things I could do when I wasn't so important and this operation was smaller."
She smiled rather sadly reaching one hand over for his, lacing the four of her fingers through the five of his,
"Well someone has to do the hard things, who better than you?”
He glanced over at her, raising an eyebrow,
"Or you, miss saint?”
She rolled her eyes again,
"Can't seem to get you off of that. I'm still the same person I used to be."
"But with power."
She elbowed him gently and he grinned,
"But really, I am proud and impressed and... Let's be honest super super smug that 'I' know you personally."
"I know, I am pretty terrific."
The two of them laughed for a minute before settling down again. He glanced over to her little shrine on the wall,
"What were you doing just then?"
She looked up at the ceiling, following the lines of metal and rivets with her eyes,
"Praying to the spirits of Anin."
Embarrassed, he shifted,
"I didn't know you were... Well I didn't think you were all that religious?"
She shrugged,
"Don't feel bad, it's sort of a new thing. Back before all this, it was sort of just stories to me. Like I believed it because that was what everyone believed, but I didn't really accept it, or feel it the way I do now. After everything with my mother, it was hard to feel connected to something I felt I wasn't a part of... But then after visiting my mother, after becoming a saint for a religion I never really followed... Well, it started to make more sense. It feels real now in a way that it never did."
She turned to look at him, finding him watching her, the UV blue stripes in his skin glowing blue.
"I believe in the spirits of Anin more than I ever have."
He smiled at her and squeezed her hand,
"I'm glad to hear it."
They lapsed into silence for a long moment, staring up at the ceiling before, inevitably he broke it,
"So this makes you like, space Moses right?”
She frowned and turned to look at him,
"What is a “Moses”?"
He grinned,
"A guy from one of the Earth Religions. You know, guy follows god's directions to lead his people away from slavery, climbs a mountain, receives the word of god, comes down to give it to the people, that sort of thing."
Sunny tilted her head slightly to the side,
"Are you religious?"
He paused, frowning,
"I... well I... don't really know. My family has been some flavor of Christian for a long time."
"Christian?"
"Uh yeah, the general idea is that there is one all-powerful deity who created everything. He has rules and laws that you are supposed to follow, the general tenants of this specific religion mostly boil down to: love everyone and don't be a dick, which humans are notoriously bad at. You sin you go to hell, a very bad place after you die, and if you are a good person you go to heaven. Problem is everyone is a sinner and breaks the rules, so really no one was going to get into heaven."
"That sounds bleak..."
"Well, that's where the other stuff comes in. Basically, this all-powerful deity sent down his son in human form to live a perfect life, so when he was martyred he took on the sins of all of humanity and paid for them in the greatest act of mercy to open the gate for the rest of us into heaven."
Sunny shifted as he tilted to the side to lay in the crook of her arms,
"Of course that is just one religion among tons on earth, we aren't really as cohesive in our beliefs as Drev are... As for me... I'm not really sure."
She tilted her head to the side, cheek resting against his hair,
"After seeing space, I become more and more convinced of some... Thing that created everything, but beyond that it's sort of a tossup."
She ran one hand through his hair, coarse but still soft somehow.
"You know my name comes from that religion?”
She turned her head to look at him,
"Oh, really?”
"Adam was the first man."
"What do you mean!?”
Adam shrugged,
"He was supposedly the first man that god created, from the dust of the earth... I think?"
She gave him a sidelong glance,
"Look, and you get to be the first idiot in space."
He snorted and poked her in the ribs.
"There were PLENTY of idiots in space before me, believe you me."
"Mmm I don't know, you are pretty dumb."
He laughed, grabbing a pillow and hitting her with it. She rolled over so she was lying on top of him and then went limp.
He struggled,
"Get your big ass off me."
"Oh no, I have been attacked by a sudden acute case of the “my spine doesn't work anymore”-disease."
"If you don't move, you'll suddenly find yourself with a case of “fist in your face”-disease."
She laughed and rolled off him, making sure the hard parts of her carapace were sticking down for maximum discomfort.
He grunted.
They returned to lying down next to each other in the half darkness. Sunny reached over and turned on some quiet music in the background as the two of them sat and talked, and laughed.
"I can't wait to get back to deep space."
He closed his eyes and hummed softly at the thought,
"Just the crew and the darkness and nothing ahead of us but an endless frontier."
Surprisingly, she found the thought to be more than a little comforting, and closed her eyes thinking about the vast reaches of blackness and the endless spinning galaxies.
"And while we are out, we can drop Conn into a pulsar."
He snorted,
“Why? Well first of for scientific reasons! If a marshmallow causes a nuclear blast, I wonder what dropping Conn would do… but at least he’d be dead.”
"That billowy bastard would survive and you know it."
She huffed,
"Still though, if I have to hear one more smug lecture how he has a child with you, I'm gonna wring his scrawny neck."
He grinned teeth flashing blue in the light,
"Is someone... Jealous?"
Sunny laughed, almost tipping him off the bed and onto the floor with her mirth,
"Yes Adam, I am totally jealous, really I am, ‘kay?. I mean who wouldn't want to have a child with YOU, big dumb, dork. Really the perfect place to put my superior genes."
"Superior genes, says someone who can't reach the top shelf."
She kicked him, foot clanging off his prosthetic,
"I am a foot taller than you."
He placed his hand next to his ear,
"What was that, I can't hear you over how short you are."
Sunny shook her head,
"At least I have binocular vision and both my knees."
"So we are gonna ignore that that binocular vision is due to a prosthetic now after the whole “your mom” incident? And also, veeery important: weird neck nostrils, don't forget about those!"
"Oh yes, so I can’t house them on my face like you and your bigass nose."
"Low blow, low blow."
"There are... Lower things... I could make fun of."
He snorted,
"Can't make fun of it if you've never seen it. You on the other hand, walking around in the nude..."
"You're welcome. Who wouldn't love…"
She gestured to herself,
"This."
"Mmm yeah... chitin, very sexy."
"I am a gift to the universe, and should be appreciated by everyone."
He brushed a hand through his hair,
"Well I find that real gifts are gift wrapped, so jot that down."
"Oh yeah, like a prank gift when you put something lame in a box for something cool."
He frowned at her,
"You wound me. My feelings are so very very hurt. I might even cry."
"I drink human tears."
"That… that's really gross.'
She laughed and then they lapsed into silence. She could hear him breathing quietly next to her in the darkness, his chest rising and falling under the ambient blue light. She looked across the room to where her saint armor was hanging in its climate-controlled case illuminated to a pearly sheen.
"Adam?"
"Yeah?”
"You know I'm just kidding about calling you dumb right?"
"Yeah I know."
"I'm proud of what you've been doing."
Adam turned to look at her rather incredulous,
"Me, of what? I haven't been doing shit."
"So, we are just going to ignore you overthrowing a maniacal politician while simultaneously piloting a 2,000 year old spacecraft?"
"That was more Conn and Eris than it was me."
"It was your idea."
"Let’s not forget Admiral Kelly."
Sunny pulled him closer,
"I am sorry, I will not be accepting anything other than you acknowledging that you did a good job."
"Screw you!”
"You'd like that wouldn't you?”
He sighed,
"You've been talking to Ramirez WAY too much."
She was only slightly smug as she rested her head back against the pillow,
"I really should get up and train..."
"We should yeah..."
Neither of them moved.
"Alternatively, we could just... Lay here... All day and do... nothing."
She looked up at the ceiling for a long moment and pretended to be in deep contemplation before…
"Well it's official, you have convinced me. You and your silver tongue."
"I am a master negotiator."
He shifted position putting one arm behind his head,
"Think about it, by this time tomorrow we will be back to space exploring and doing what we should have been doing all along. I can't wait."
"That makes two of us."
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Like all of google play games became infected with ads obsession. They're all cheap games with naive ideas (if you used a modded version) you will get surprised how naive the game is, like some of them are just 6 levels that get repeated indefinitely. With the original version you wont notice due to the many ads. But with no ads, you can reach like 100 levels in under an hour.
They're all the same game, but with a different skin for each of them. Games lost their essence, their taste and their uniqueness. One day I have lost my internet connection, went for my offline games to waste some random time. Notice that almost ALL of them are requiring me to have an internet connection, to load content :ads:.

Im looking for some help understanding how to set up an AGM StingIR as a clip on mounted in front of a LVPO. Couple of questions: Does the image/thermal have to be “zeroed” to my day scope? The ADM flip mount I am using & my scope are aligned in height. (1.54” scope mount) If so what’s the best way to go about this? Does one turn on the retical & move it until lines up with the day optic? If this is the method, will it retain zero after being turned on & off, removed etc ? Or am I over thinking this? Trying to avoid shooting it the first time & missing in a bad way……

I suspect my sister is narcissistic with enabling parents. I was considering going no-contact with my family minus a brother I’m close to 3 years ago and was almost out until my father died in a freak accident and I got roped back in. My sister has spent the last 30 years making my life a living hell and my parents never stuck up for me or protected me from her. My mother, now alone, is terrified of her. We had a shitty childhood and all have different survival tactics, but after going to therapy for four years now, I’ve gotten away from those and surround myself with happy, healthy, amazing, supportive people. In regard to family, I keep my distance when I can (living 3.5 hours away helps), but often am the one everyone turns to when shit goes sideways to fix everything, calm people down, figure out what to do next. I’m tired of it, especially now realizing no one does the same for me.
I recently got married and had a 40 person head count, with 38 yeses. After a bunch of random crap, 13 of my 20 invitees flaked 3 days to 2 hours before the party, all of which were very, very close family members including a brother and two of my BILs. Had I known this, with ample timing, I would have invited more friends who WOULD have shown, but due to family taking up so much of the headcount, I couldn’t extend invites to them all. I vented to my mother who said at least I have my sister coming, who I said was only invited since the others were and she has never been nice to me or my husband - which my mother agreed with and said was a self-centered survival thing. I said she should learn a little kindness which would get her far. She despises my husband, who is genuinely as nice as can be, even to a fault. Doesn’t have a bad bone in his body, god bless him. But he supports me and loves me and we do well off each other and thrive, which she doesn’t like. Other siblings have commented on the fact she treats him so poorly when he is nothing but so kind to her.
Come party, 2 hours in and she’s nowhere to be seen. We’re waiting around to cut cakes since her household consisted of 5 people and we didn’t want to have people randomly walk in on it and ruin the photographs, miss the momentous moment, etc. My brother gets in touch with her and relays the message that I’m a monster, I’m childish and horrible and never welcome her to anything and I’m irrelevant and no one likes me which is why everyone bailed on me and I should be embarrassed. The only person I said those things to was my mother (who couldn’t come to party due to health reasons). I spent a majority of my wedding party crying on a fire escape because I was so upset by her words, so upset that everyone bailed, and so upset I didn’t follow my gut inviting other friends who would have come over obligatory family invites. I blocked my sister and her friend who joined in on her meanness. She has taken to emailing and texting me under spoof emails and phone numbers. Calling me irrelevant, embarrassing, disgusting, ugly, childish, greedy, no one showed up because they don’t like me, never been liked, etc.
My mother has spoken to her, but hasn’t reached out to me since the party when I said I was hurt at what she shared in confidence and need to think about what I want from this family anymore. My mother swears she went through her phone and saw the messages, but other parts of her (mothers) story don’t align. My mother historically has victim mindset over everything and could do no wrong.
I’m hurt, I’m upset. My husband has been amazing, but he doesn’t have any family that we could lean on ever. I’m torn between going fully no contact between my siblings who enable my sister, my mother who is emotionally abusive and enables her and doesn’t protect the rest of us, and calling it a day. Or going no contact with siblings, low contact with my mother, and never returning until they get their shit together and go to therapy. I just don’t know what is best anymore since I know my mom will never stand up to her. Family is all I’ve ever really had outside a close knit group of 3 friends, so it’s hard to go from everything to nothing in the blink of an eye.
Ever since my dad died and my sister took over, I have felt like I don’t have a spot in the family anymore. My sisters best friend of 15 years has always wanted to be apart of our big family since she had a dysfunctional one herself, and joins us on family vacations, Christmas, every waking moment. She is just as bad as my sister, and my sister is her only friend so she bows down to her. Since dad died, it’s like my sister and her friend don’t want me in the family and want to give the bff my daughter spot and to ostracize me. All of this is making me spiral and spiral and spiral. I haven’t been this bad mentally in a really, REALLY long time and it’s triggering me a lot.
I feel like as a woman, I’m held to a different caliber than the others. My brothers could do whatever they damn well please, and they do, and everyone turns a blind eye. With my sister being the oldest, she gets the same treatment. I am overwhelmed with what this family puts me through. My husband doesn’t have any family anymore for us to lean on, spend holidays with, etc. How do you move on? How do you find peace? How do you be okay with the fact nothing will ever change in this dynamic so it’s all or nothing?
FWIW - have an amazing therapist, amazing support group. Am ok, just sad and upset.

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4. Mudra Buddha In Orange Finish by Satguru’s- A meditating Buddha statue can significantly improve any space's aesthetic appeal. These sculptures create an ideal relaxing atmosphere by instilling a sense of mindfulness and tranquillity. Placing a Buddha statue in your living room, bedroom, yoga studio, or even outside your garden brings an instant touch of elegant Eastern design. The Buddha figure's delicate craftsmanship and serene demeanour immediately grab your attention and beckon you to take a moment to relax and discover your core. Furthermore, the statue's warm, earthy tones go well with various decor themes, from rustic bohemian to modern minimalist. It's easy to bring some zen into your area and make it feel like a sanctuary.

Wrapping Up

Giving presents that improve a home's visual appeal is a way to express gratitude and help your loved ones furnish a place that suits their tastes and individuality. Many options include wall art to beautify their walls, charming and cozy decorative accents, and valuable products that encourage functionality and organisation.
With a variety of gift shops online nowadays, Satguru's is a must-visit online store for all your gift needs.
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Hi! Currently working on my own savefile, means making over all the townies and creating own sims with backround storys. I really like connecting every sim and their story‘s even if they are not in the same household.
Example: One Household is a middle aged Dad with his YA daugther. They live in Sulani and love music and nature. The daugther‘s bf is madly in love with her but also her Dad. They are not together (bf and dad) but are having a thing. The bf also lives in sulani and has his own story.
I already have a few, like a scientist with an alien daughter or a „baby maker“ who impregnates a LOT of women.
So if you have ideas, lemme know and just so u know i have no limit - let them be dramatic and spicy 👀.

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Social Services of the Doomed is Verified!
They have magic and fangs. You have red tape! In this epic conflict between fantasy and bureaucracy, will you save your city, or sell your soul?
Social Services of the Doomed is a 400,000-word interactive urban fantasy novel by Fade Manley. It's entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.
As an employee of the Department of Supernatural Social Services, it’s your job to mediate when a dispute breaks out between vampires and werewolves. Which is pretty often, these days. Tensions are rising in your city: not all supernatural citizens think that they have to abide by the law. Flocks of harpies are crowing prophecies of doom; wizards are slinging fireballs; trolls aren’t just having peaceful chats about tunneling technology anymore; there are demons in the werewolf dive bar; and something is up with the ley lines. Sometimes it feels like you’re the only one standing between the supernatural factions and a city in flames.
On the other hand, some factions are willing to cut a deal on the side, so if you really want the city to be in flames - and if you feel like that civil-servant paycheck isn’t stretching as far as you’d like - you could make that happen. Every faction knows that you could be useful to them.
How will you handle it? Will you sneak, fight, negotiate, confuse, or just whip out some obscure county regulations? There’s always more paperwork to be done, and if you fall too far behind, your boss might call you in for a chat about your monthly metrics. (Also, your boss might be a constellation. Don’t ask.)

• Make your way through the city as a demon, troll, wizard, or completely mundane human.
• Play as male, female, or non-binary; gay, straight, bi, or asexual.
• Advance your career, sink your rival's career, or try to play nice with all your coworkers at once.
• Romance a troll, a demon, a werewolf, a vampire, or your office rival. (Who’s a snake person.)
• Chase demons out of the cubicle farm before everyone gets back from lunch.
• Thwart the dastardly plans of Hell’s minions, or sell your soul to them…or just flirt with a cute demon.

Demons and trolls, vampires and werewolves, wizards and harpies... and you're standing in the middle with the most fearsome thing of all: paperwork.

Links: ⚫ View Social Services of the Doomed
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I (24F) had a kid with (32M) , I got pregnant within my first month of being with this guy and I had only known him for two months prior , I know not the smartest but basically while I was 7 months pregnant he was sober for almost 4 years at this point and from one day to another decided he wanted to relapse. It was hell for almost a year , received bunch of nasty text from this guy , bring chaos to my home , cheating on me , not coming home , calling me every name in the book during EVERY interaction . So fast forward to a whole year later and we are separated for a couple months now which I’m very happy and it was very much my decision and he has the baby every other weekend for only 1 night and doesn’t wanna give me money so annoying . But the question of why I would be the asshole is because I’m a stay at home mom while babysitting my nephew and that’s how I am able to make alittle cash , so me and sister made plan to go to Vegas in June 2024 and it will be from Thursday night to Sunday night. He works full time and I booked the flight and all and he’s saying I’m an asshole for planning that trip knowing he will have to figure out daycare situation.

I’ve been rewatching season 7 and watched the first part of the reunion last night. Holy shit. The way Brittany speaks over and speaks for Jax every single time he opens his mouth is so unnerving.
I’ll get up on my soap box here and say that women who are obsessed with the idea of being married or just want to be a ‘bride’ are a different breed. I’ve never had even a wedding pinterest board so maybe I really just don’t understand but I cannot fathom giggling left and right about how I’m going to be a bride and wifey and ‘I’m getting married!’ rather than ‘We’re getting married’ or ‘can’t wait to marry my best friend’. Idk it’s the lack of acknowledgement for your fucking partner that bothers me about that stuff.
Brittany made their whole wedding about her and what she wanted (sure I get that’s traditional but is it realistic?) and controlled the fuck out of what Jax did and said and also ignored every red flag ever and is now realizing they need a divorce?
The lack of critical thinking skills (maybe fueled by the pasta) will always baffle me.

Many people face hair loss. If you are also suffering from loss, you may have tried different hair care products. Some people also try medications. But nothing seems to work. However, there can be one effective solution to this - a hair transplantation treatment.
Hair transplantation is a surgical process. It involves moving hair from one part of your scalp to another. Generally, hair grows in patches on your head. The back of your scalp generally has hair that keeps growing. This is called the donor area.
In this process, the surgeon takes hair grafts from the donor area. These grafts can have one to four hairs. The surgeon then makes small holes in the bald or thinning area, called the recipient area. They place the grafts in these holes. And eventually hair grows in this area.
If you are looking for the best hair transplant in Kolkata, consult an expert today.

Is Hair Transplant Effective?

Hair transplant provides effective results. The new hair looks natural. It grows at the same rate as your existing hair. However, a hair transplant's outcome depends on a lot of factors. They work best for people with stable hair loss. Here are some things to consider before opting for hair transplantation in Kolkata:

• Type of hair loss: Hair transplants work best for male pattern baldness. This is the most common type of hair loss and it affects both men and women.
• Amount of hair loss: If you have a lot of hair loss, you may need multiple hair transplant sessions.
• Quality of donor hair: The more donor hair you have, the better the results will be.

What to Expect During Hair Transplant Surgery

Hair transplant surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure. This means you won't have to stay overnight in the hospital. Here is what to expect from a hair transplant procedure:

• The surgery can take several hours, depending on the number of grafts being transplanted.
• Local anesthesia is used to numb the area. You may also be given medication to help you relax.
• The surgeon uses a thin needle or blade to make tiny holes in the recipient area.
• They place the hair grafts in these holes.
• After the surgery, they bandage your scalp for a day or two.

Recovery After Hair Transplant Surgery

You may experience some swelling and discomfort after hair transplant surgery. This can be managed with pain medication. You may also see some scabbing around the transplanted hair. This is normal and will go away on its own within a few days.
Here are some tips for recovering from hair transplant surgery:

• Keep your scalp clean and dry.
• Avoid strenuous activity for a week or two.
• Don't wear hats or other headgear that could irritate your scalp.
• Be gentle when washing your hair.

Benefits of Hair Transplants

Hair transplants offer several benefits:

• Natural-looking hair: Transplanted hair grows and looks just like your natural hair.
• Permanent solution: Once the hair grows back, it should last a lifetime.
• Boosts confidence: Hair transplants can help you feel more confident about your appearance.

What are the Risks of Hair Transplant?

There are some risks associated with hair transplant, just like any other surgery. These include:

• Infection: This is a rare complication, but it's important to follow your doctor's instructions carefully to minimize the risk.
• Scarring: There is a small risk of scarring at the donor and recipient sites. However, these scars are usually very small and can be easily hidden by your hair.
• Bleeding: There may be some bleeding after surgery, but this is usually minimal.

Considering Hair Transplantation in Kolkata?

If you are considering hair transplantation in Kolkata, it's important to choose a qualified and experienced surgeon. Look for a surgeon who is certified by a reputable organization and has a proven track record of success.
Dr. Paul’s Advanced Hair & Skin Solutions is a leading hair transplant clinic in Kolkata. We offer hair transplantation treatment using the latest technique. We have a team of experienced surgeons who can help you achieve natural-looking and permanent results.

Conclusion

Hair transplantation can be a very effective way to restore hair loss. If you are considering this procedure, be sure to talk to a qualified surgeon. Discuss your options and determine if it's right for you. Dr. Paul’s Advanced Hair & Skin Solutions can help you achieve the thick, healthy hair you desire. Schedule a consultation today to learn more about our services in hair transplantation in Kolkata.
Many people face hair loss. If you are also suffering from loss, you may have tried different hair care products. Some people also try medications. But nothing seems to work. However, there can be one effective solution to this - a hair transplantation treatment.
Hair transplantation is a surgical process. It involves moving hair from one part of your scalp to another. Generally, hair grows in patches on your head. The back of your scalp generally has hair that keeps growing. This is called the donor area.
In this process, the surgeon takes hair grafts from the donor area. These grafts can have one to four hairs. The surgeon then makes small holes in the bald or thinning area, called the recipient area. They place the grafts in these holes. And eventually hair grows in this area.
If you are looking for the best hair transplant in Kolkata, consult an expert today.

Is Hair Transplant Effective?

Hair transplant provides effective results. The new hair looks natural. It grows at the same rate as your existing hair. However, a hair transplant's outcome depends on a lot of factors. They work best for people with stable hair loss. Here are some things to consider before opting for hair transplantation in Kolkata:

• Type of hair loss: Hair transplants work best for male pattern baldness. This is the most common type of hair loss and it affects both men and women.
• Amount of hair loss: If you have a lot of hair loss, you may need multiple hair transplant sessions.
• Quality of donor hair: The more donor hair you have, the better the results will be.

What to Expect During Hair Transplant Surgery

Hair transplant surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure. This means you won't have to stay overnight in the hospital. Here is what to expect from a hair transplant procedure:

• The surgery can take several hours, depending on the number of grafts being transplanted.
• Local anesthesia is used to numb the area. You may also be given medication to help you relax.
• The surgeon uses a thin needle or blade to make tiny holes in the recipient area.
• They place the hair grafts in these holes.
• After the surgery, they bandage your scalp for a day or two.

Recovery After Hair Transplant Surgery

You may experience some swelling and discomfort after hair transplant surgery. This can be managed with pain medication. You may also see some scabbing around the transplanted hair. This is normal and will go away on its own within a few days.
Here are some tips for recovering from hair transplant surgery:

• Keep your scalp clean and dry.
• Avoid strenuous activity for a week or two.
• Don't wear hats or other headgear that could irritate your scalp.
• Be gentle when washing your hair.

Benefits of Hair Transplants

Hair transplants offer several benefits:

• Natural-looking hair: Transplanted hair grows and looks just like your natural hair.
• Permanent solution: Once the hair grows back, it should last a lifetime.
• Boosts confidence: Hair transplants can help you feel more confident about your appearance.

What are the Risks of Hair Transplant?

There are some risks associated with hair transplant, just like any other surgery. These include:

• Infection: This is a rare complication, but it's important to follow your doctor's instructions carefully to minimize the risk.
• Scarring: There is a small risk of scarring at the donor and recipient sites. However, these scars are usually very small and can be easily hidden by your hair.
• Bleeding: There may be some bleeding after surgery, but this is usually minimal.

Considering Hair Transplantation in Kolkata?

If you are considering hair transplantation in Kolkata, it's important to choose a qualified and experienced surgeon. Look for a surgeon who is certified by a reputable organization and has a proven track record of success.
Dr. Paul’s Advanced Hair & Skin Solutions is a leading hair transplant clinic in Kolkata. We offer hair transplantation treatment using the latest technique. We have a team of experienced surgeons who can help you achieve natural-looking and permanent results.

Conclusion

Hair transplantation can be a very effective way to restore hair loss. If you are considering this procedure, be sure to talk to a qualified surgeon. Discuss your options and determine if it's right for you. Dr. Paul’s Advanced Hair & Skin Solutions can help you achieve the thick, healthy hair you desire. Schedule a consultation today to learn more about our services in hair transplantation in Kolkata.

TMI but that’s what we’re here for, right? This month, I’ve been struggling with some major constipation and have had two bouts that were nearly insufferable. I can’t see anything that I’ve changed except I cut down on yogurt… because I read we should be lessening dairy, and I started Vitex. Anyone experience constipation associated to Vitex? It could also be stress, it’s been a slow month work-wise which is almost more stressful than a busy one. Anyway, let’s stick to my Vitex theory. I’m on Day 35 right now and dying!

I bought one of their phones through Amazon. I still have time to return it as I've only used it for a day. The quality is okay. The speaker is good and the display is much better than I expected. Although, I'm usually skeptical of buying from brands I haven't heard of before. I'm not sure how can I check for preinstalled malware or other stuff like that. I'm also scared if the overall quality, in terms of software and customer service is acceptable. I'm also not a huge fan of the Android version that came preinstalled to it. I don't want to return a brand new phone but I wanna make sure if keeping this one isn't a bad idea. I bought the KINGKONG POWER Rugged phone if anyone is wondering

Hey everyone, I'm [M27] and honestly, I just need to vent a bit about modern day dating. Like, what happened? Why did it become so complicated? I've been single for a while now and every time I try to get back out there, it's just a mess.
First off, dating apps. Sure, they’re convenient, but they also feel like a full-time job. Swipe left, swipe right, message first, wait for a reply, ghosting, and then repeat. It's exhausting and half the time it feels like people are just looking for attention rather than a genuine connection. And don't get me started on the endless small talk that goes nowhere.
Then there’s the whole social media aspect. Everything is curated, filtered, and staged. People only show their highlights, and it's hard to tell what's real. You meet someone and think they’re amazing, but then you find out their online persona is way different from who they really are. It’s like trying to date a character from a movie.
And what’s with all the games people play? The whole "wait three days to text back" or "don't appear too interested" thing is just childish. Why can’t we just be honest and straightforward? If you like someone, tell them. If you don't, let them know. It shouldn’t be this hard.
I also feel like everyone has such high expectations now. Thanks to influencers and celebrities, there’s this unrealistic standard of what a relationship should look like. Not every date needs to be an extravagant event, sometimes just hanging out and getting to know each other is enough. But nope, it’s all about impressing each other with grand gestures.
And the ghosting. Oh man, the ghosting. It's like common courtesy doesn’t exist anymore. If you're not interested, just say so. It’s better than leaving someone hanging, wondering what they did wrong.
Anyway, that's my rant. Am I the only one who feels this way? How are you guys dealing with the complexities of modern dating? Any tips on navigating this mess would be greatly appreciated.

Should I give up and move on? I don’t really know why I’m even asking the question because deep down I know the answer. At the end of last year I (23 M) was dating this girl (20 F). She studies in a different city so we didn’t see each other that much but we connected very well, and very soon I was starting to fall hard for her. After a few parties together we were spending the weekend together. This went very well and for the first time in my life I was in love. I have to tell you also that I have never been in a relationship before and I was a virgin. She knew this but didn’t make a big deal out of it which I loved. This weekend was a week before Christmas. We verbally agreed that we would see each other on new years evening.
When the day finally arrived I hadn’t heard from her so I texted her saying where we could meet that night. She responded with this long text saying that I’m a fun and sweet guy but that she would rather be alone than to date with someone. I was completely shocked and my world was shattered. I stared at my phone for a half hour. I did’t text anything back feeling a little bit angry, why would she sent this to me on new years eve? So that night, I got really really drunk. I was drinking away my sorrow. I went to a club and got home with some random girl and we had sex. Need I remind you again that it was my first time. When I woke up I felt sooo bad. I only wanted to be with the girl I was in love with and now I’m laying here with someone random. I made up an excuse on why she had to leave and texted the girl I’m in love with that I appreciated her honesty but that I didn’t understand why. She texted me later that evening that she didn’t really know what she was doing and that she wanted to meet again. I was happy but in the back of my mind I was thinking about what I did on new years eve.
So we went on dates again but I couldn’t get it over me to tell what happened because I just got her back and was too afraid to loose her again. You also have to know that I had 6 exams in this period so I had to study hard. On the 5th of january she spent the night at my place and we also had sex. After this I felt extremely guilty. I made a vow to myself that after the exams I should tell her. Because I really loved her and any chance I had of a real relationship with her should be based on honesty. So after my last exam on february the 5th I went to her place and I told her. She was really angry and told me it was for the best to go away.
In the days that followed I gave her space and didn’t text her. After a while I texted her but she said she wishes me the best but wants to move on and that she doesn’t want to see me anymore. After that there has been no contact. I saw her twice since then on parties. When I saw her she was nice and the connection was still there but she refuses to sit and talk with me. Last time I saw her was a month ago where we talked for a bit. She was acting really weird. Like super nice one moment and then the other moment really angry. Then she was ignoring me the whole time and when I got to her to tell her that I’m leaving she is back to being sweet and asking me to stay. What bugs her the most is that in her eyes I faked my virginity.
It now has been almost 4 months (longer than we were together) but there hasn’t been a day were I haven’t thought about her. I can’t seem to let her go. I am still hoping that everything will be alright but I know it won’t. I just love her so much and regret everything that has happened. I just don’t see myself ever dating anyone else but her. I know that if she was still interested she would just text me but every time I see her it just feels like there is something still there. When I see her friends they tell me that they don’t understand why she won’t take me back. That has to count for something right?
In august she is going to study abroad for the semester. So I know the timing is all wrong but I feel like I have to try one last time. I know I am going to see her 1 last time on this festival we bought tickets for together while we were still dating. A week before the festival it’s her birthday. I am thinking now maybe I should sent her flowers on her birthday with a cute text but I’m not really sure.
Am I just being delusional? I really don’t know what to do…. Sorry for the big text, for anyone that gets to the end thank you very much!

I honestly hope you read this .... There is a very very slim chance of anyone with Autism wearing the clothes and accessories you do . This is how I know you are NOT DIAGNOSED!! For 1 I am diagnosed and i plan every day how im going to dress, how the clothes are going to make my skin feel , how bad the texture of the material is going to bother me and what kind of mood all of this is going to put me in ... let me just drop this article right here for you to read ... THE RIGHT CLOTHING CHOICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM When it comes to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), everyday tasks can be a challenge for individuals. From social interactions to sensory processing, there are many areas where people on the spectrum can face difficulties. Clothing is one of them, and picking the right outfit can be a particularly daunting experience for people with ASD. In this blog post, we’ll explore the many ways that clothing can affect those on the spectrum and offer some tips on how to create a wardrobe that will work for you or your loved one. TIPS 2: COMFORTABLE & PRACTICAL For those struggling with sensory issues, tight or restrictive clothing should be avoided. Clothing that is too tight, or too loose, can lead to feelings of discomfort or restriction, which can make it harder for individuals with ASD to focus on daily tasks. Clothes that allow for ease of movement and ventilation, such as cotton fabric clothing, can be ideal for people with ASD TIP 3: AVOIDING OVER-STIMULATION Clothing with bold patterns, bright colors, or graphic designs can be overwhelming for someone with ASD and can increase the risk of sensory overload. If you are looking for patterned or bright clothing, it is suggested to reduce the overall sensory stimulation in the rest of the environment. If sensory overload is a concern, solid colors can often be a great choice as they create a calmer and more consistent environment. TIP 4: ADAPTABLE CLOTHING For individuals with motor difficulties or anxiety, adaptive clothing options can make life easier. Clothing with Velcro straps or magnetic buttons, for example, can help with independent dressing, while inseam zippers can facilitate bathroom usage. In some cases, adaptive clothing can be used to promote independence by allowing the individual on the spectrum to dress without relying on others.
TIP 5: SENSORYFRIENDLY ACCESSORIES Hats, gloves, shoes, and jewelry can also affect an individual’s comfort levels. For people with ASD, wearing accessories that are too tight, too heavy, or too restrictive can be challenging. Here, choosing accessories that are soft, lightweight, and easy to manage can make all the difference. Additionally, avoid accessories with the texture or material that triggers sensory unpleasant triggers.
In conclusion, dressing "correctly" for an individual with autism comes down to personal preference and comfort. It may take some trial and error to find the right fit and materials, but by considering sensory-friendly materials, comfortable and practical cuts, avoiding over-stimulation with patterns, and choosing adaptable clothing and accessories, one can make the task of dressing less daunting. Spending some time selecting clothing items that fit well, feel soft, and provide a familiar sensation can go a long way in making a person with ASD confident and comfortable in their daily activities. By making a few small adjustments, it’s possible to find a wardrobe that is perfect for each individual with ASD.
You prove more and more people right everyday!. Good Job !