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2011.06.01 19:45 MackieDrew YouTubers - A place for YouTube Creators
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2012.02.05 07:54 doginabathtub For photos that are, you know, mildly interesting
Aww, cripes. I didn't know I'd have to write a description. How many words is that so far, like a hundred? Soooo, yeah. Mildly interesting stuff. Stuff that interests you. Mildly. It's in the name, ffs.
2024.05.21 16:29 YouMissedNVDA Could a 6MT owner do me a huge favour?
Do you have the second tuned mass dampers (TMD) circled in red?
I was driving quite spiritedly, and heard a clunk at the rear, and now I hear and feel a new rumble on hard acceleration coming from the rear axle. Performance is unchanged, tight figure 8s in a parking lot were fine, no binding or other weird behavior. And LSD is still LS - minimal slip on 1-2 pulls.
My theory is I knocked off that second TMD, which is rated at 190 hz. The first TMD located right behind (in front in the picture) of the diff cooling fins is still there, and that is a 49 hz.
For the life of me I cannot find much discussion on the second TMD - I did find a 6mt review video on a lift (car care gurus), and after some CSI-level enhancing of freeze frames, either the 6MT didn't come with the second TMD, or theirs had fallen off too (it is a test vehicle for reviews, so not impossible that cumulative reviewer driving also knocked it off).
If you could take a peak and confirm or deny if that second TMD is on your 6MT, that would be a huge help. For those who have that TMD, auto or manual, if you could see how the hell it is attached to the rear subframe that would be even more helpful.
Thanks.
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2024.05.21 16:26 Comprehensive-Eye754 Fenty Campaign Participant Remorse.
I apologize in advance if this is a repeat of a similar post. That wasn’t my intention. I want to know if I’m alone. Influenster ran the Fenty Tinted moisturizer campaign in such a thoughtless way. Influenster literally sent all of us the same “Free Product” alert without making it transparent how to choose a shade. There are too many skin tones to run this campaign as if it was bingo. I’m writing this because I just did my review on Sephora, I saw so many people with shades, that I feel they never would’ve chosen, if they were aware it wouldn’t work for them. A survey and shade guide prior to the launch would’ve made this so much better. I did get my shade which is 9. I feel awful for those that were experiencing the glitch that wouldn’t allow them to see a picture or shade number. This was an issue I heard about and it sucks. I feel a bit of guilt for getting a product that so many people received and can’t enjoy. It’s a double edge sword because those that actually are the correct tone have missed out on a good product. Fenty isn’t going to get quality reviews with this product. It’s too difficult to fully review if you’re really a 3 but revived a 10 due to rushing to claim the secret item. Influenster…wow, just wow.
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2024.05.21 16:24 vinz_reddit DL/LLM/Gaming Build Optimization
Hi everyone,
Been a shadow follower of this Sub for some time. Thank you to all who are able to help me or just take an interest.
PC Parts List
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LCkjVW Note: I already bought the NVIDIA 4080 FE as it was such a rarity to find it in the first place. Also, I have a 1TB Gen3 Crucial P3 SSD already for storage
Purpose: Hosting production LLMs / Deep Learning / Gaming Target Price: $2,000 ± 100
Wanted your help on the following
- Replacing parts with lower priced parts which won't compromise on the performance
- Any improvement suggestions people who have experience with LLMs and hosting
I am from India and the current setup is kind of pricey.
EDIT: Adding in some main consideration points for the august audience here
- z790m from Gigabyte - it has 12+2 VRM instead of 16+2 on the ATX - how much of an impact will that have? Any owner reviews as there are no reviews I found for this online. Its added due to low cost and Gigabyte branding
- z790 requirement - going for z790 only because I will be doing light overclock/undervolt and some memory/GPU overclocking - you can say the nerd in me wants to play and optimize - this will be my first system
- RAM - I think 64GB is probably required here (maybe more?) but open to cheaper if you think 6000 MT/s is overkill
- SSD Requirement - SSD added here will be the primary bootdrive - I already have one for storage and can get more later - MSI seemed to be a great write speed/$ so added that - Open to other brands and maybe 512GB
- Power Requirement - Power costs are high so will going for a 14700f on b760 be better - and will that impact my target purpose much - that would also be a little cheaper
- PSU - What will be the right wattage? Am I spending too much?
- Cabinet - Phanteks XT Pro Ultra - good bang for the buck and Tom's hardware recommends it but open to other cheaper options there too - has 3.2*2 front USB and 4 140mm fans included so wow
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2024.05.21 16:15 Rambooctpuss RYM Greatest Albums Of All Time: #151-Megadeth-Rust In Peace (1990)
| Megadeth-Rust In Peace Megadeth always felt like Metallica’s lil brother even though in my eyes they have had just as much of an impact on the metal scene. Dave Mustaine knows how to write a heavy melodic groove and he is unapologetic in his beliefs and integrity of metal music. Some people complain about his voice but I always like it. Rust In Peace is considered their best album. I prefer their second album Peace Sells. Maybe someday we will get around and talk about that one. I am just happy a greatest album list includes metal music as lists like the Rolling Stone and Apple completely disregard the genre. The album opens with “Holy Wars…The Punishment Due” right away that heavy dense Megadeth sound blasts out onto your speakers. The song is inspired by the Northern Ireland movement to break away from the UK. the song is also inspired by the Marvel Character The Punisher. “Hangar 18” has the chop[y fast riff that encompasses the whole song. The song of course is about the mysterious base in Arizona that is supposed to house UFOs. The chorus is one of the catchiest the band will ever record. This is top tier Megadeth. “Take No Prisoners” has this heavy dense speed metal groove. It is just unrelenting in its heaviness, a perfect title for this track. I think Take No Prisoners, Take No Shit is Mustaine’s mantra. “Five Magics” is one of the few times that Megadeth have ventured into fantasy lyrically. David Ellefson has some great bass lines on this track. “Poison Was The Cure '' tackles Mustiane’s alcohol and heroin addiction. “Lucretia” is about a ghost that lived in Mustaine attic who he would visit every night. It has these high end guitar tones that I love. “Tornado Of Souls” is about the breakup between Mustaine and his then fiance. Marty Friedman has one of the great metal guitar solos ever on this track. “Dawn Patrol” is a quick, dense track. Mustaine's voice is as low as it could possibly go and Elfefson bass and drummer Menza rhythms rule this track. The album closes with “Rust In Peace ...Polaris” addresses one of the band’s favorite topics: Nuclear destruction. Polaris is a type of nuclear missile. The title was inspired by a bumper sticker Munstaine saw that said may all your Nuclear weapons rust in peace. If I am going to put together Metal albums everyone should listen to I am going to put this one near the top of that list. It deserves all the praise it gets plus more. These early Megadeth albums were so amazing. They hold up decades later. Metallica might get all the acclaim but Megadeth deserves credit of maintaining the workmen like consistency to the the thrash metal genre. https://preview.redd.it/fegh0v3pfs1d1.jpg?width=300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c88ac02c7d53a06474e5975aff5a78035a8030cf submitted by Rambooctpuss to albumbucketlist [link] [comments] |
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2024.05.21 16:02 Popheads100Throwback [2 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS CELEBRATION] Announcing the Top 100 Tracks of 2014, according to r/popheads
Popheads recently reached the
2 million subscriber milestone, thanks to your continued participation and support!
We wanted to celebrate, and tried to think of fun things that we could do as a subreddit. A well loved Popheads activity has always been our
yearly Top 100 lists, where the community comes together to vote to create a list of our favorite 100 songs of the past year. The list reveal is always fun and one of my personal favorite days of the year, and these lists honestly provide a great representation of our community - a snapshot of our own personal taste, if you will.
Therefore, for this subscriber milestone, we will be doing another Popheads Top 100…but this time, of a throwback year: 2014!!!
2014 was chosen for two reasons: one, the obvious, is that this year is the tenth anniversary of that year. The second is that the
annual Popheads Top 100 actually started with the year 2015, so 2014 is the most recent year without “coverage”, so to speak. (If this is a success, we would love to repeat this for other years - 2013, 2012, even earlier!)
Without further ado, the rules for participation are below.
How To Participate
NOTE: Thank you so much to
raicicle, whose posts for the annual Popheads Top 100 form the basis of this post!
Like with our normal years, you can also vote in the entirely non-official just-for-fun survey: “What song would you
remove a vote from?”
You can fill that in optionally here even if you don’t submit an official ballot. I. How To Send In Your Song Votes
Make a list of your favorite songs released in 2014 (January 1st 2014 - December 31st 2014). This list should have a
minimum of 10 songs and a
maximum of 25 songs. Please see
II. Song Eligibility for more details on what you can and can't submit.
- Do not submit more than 3 songs from any one main artist. Songs where those artists are features do not count towards this 3-song limit on your list.†
- The list does not have to be ordered/ranked. We are not weighting your votes, just tallying.
- PM your lists to our shared account u/Popheads100Throwback by June 16th, 11:59PM EST (03:59AM GMT).
- Songs should be listed in Artist - Song format with features listed with (feat. ____) after the song title. Try to stylize and capitalize artist and song names as closely to the official listing as you can (for example, Beyoncé should have the accent). The fewer discrepancies, the easier it is for us to sort the list later, so it's very much appreciated.
- You can change your list at any time! Just message us and tell us what you want changed.
† There are always some weird discrepancies and edge-cases every year, so please DM us if you have any queries or post them in this thread to let people know!
We can be DM'ed here at this account, or at our personal Discord or Reddit accounts (@ bigbigbee a.k.a
bigbigbee ; @ trailblazer_l a.k.a
prettybirbkotori ; @ haobinist a.k.a
MoonlightByWindow ; @ haobinfan a.k.a
runaway1312 ).
And here's a few more important guidelines.
- Your songs do not have to be singles. Of course, if you're trying to get a certain song on the list, singles tend to get more votes than random album tracks.
- Your songs do not have to be 'pop' songs, nor do vocal songs have to be in English. Songs from any genre, and international songs, are all welcome. After all, no “best of 2014” list can be complete without Orange Caramel’s Catellena...
- We are not encouraging tactical or strategic voting, but we are not exactly discouraging it either. Obviously, some songs are more likely to make the list than others, and you should keep that in mind when making your list (whether that means you choose to stick to the big hits, or champion some lesser-known songs instead).
II. Song Eligibility
Your song must have been first officially available
between the dates of January 1st 2014 and December 31st 2014. What does 'first officially available' mean? In essence, legally available to stream (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.) or buy online.
- If a single was released after January 1st 2014, but was first officially available on a parent album before that date, it is not eligible.
- Similarly, a song on an album released after January 1st 2014 is not eligible if it was released as a pre-album single prior to that date. Sadly, this means Azealia Banks’ 212 is therefore ineligible (probably for the best, we all know it would have won…).
- Official remixes are eligible for the list regardless of the original song's release date, provided that the remix was released between the same dates of January 1st 2014 and December 31st 2014.
If you are unsure on a song's eligibility, please use this thread to clarify or DM us and we’ll be happy to help.
If you would like a reminder of what songs were released in 2014, feel free to have a peruse through these links: III. How We Will Make The Final Top 100 List
To make life easier for everyone involved, as was previously mentioned, you do not have to rank your song choices. Every submission counts as one vote, and the list is simply the 100 songs that got the most submissions in order. There are however caveats to this:
An artist will never have more than 3 songs on the list. Even if after the initial vote an artist manages to have 6 songs numerically in the Top 100, only the top 3 of those will be added. This is an editorial decision, based on the fact that it seems more popular to feature as many different artists as possible and showcase the breadth of the sub's music taste rather than dedicate huge chunks of the list to one artist, or one album (sorry 1989 fans!).
It is inevitable that many songs will get the same number of votes. Songs with the same number of votes will appear alphabetically in the list, but we will make the number of votes that every song received public. There may be some weird stuff happening if the list doesn’t end up being exactly 100 songs long, in which case there may be some discretional tie-breaks.
IV. Writeups
The final list will be presented as a Pitchfork-style Top 100 with small writeups to bring some insight and a bit of a story to the song. If you’ve been around for the yearly top songs lists, then you are likely familiar with the process.
We'll be writing the Top 15 to keep it under wraps. The remaining 85 songs will be given to other guest writers!
If you feel like you’re a good writer and you’re interested, just mention it when you send in your list (we will assume that you're interested in writing for one of the tracks that you submitted in your votes).
Write-ups will ideally be 4-6 sentences long, though shorter or longer is completely fine**.** Feel free to talk about anything - its chart performance, its composition, your personal experience with the song, etc. There is no perfect writeup - this list is a collection of our thoughts as a community, not an official list from a music publication!
You can also message any of us on our personal Discord or Reddit accounts as listed above (Discord is slightly preferable) if you’re interested – we will try our best to find a writeup for you if possible!
In choosing to do writeups, you inevitably find out whether a song has made it onto the list to write for it, but to keep the surprise as much as possible, we will not tell you the position of the song if we send you a song to write for.
To get the general gist of what these writeups will be like, feel free to have a look at
2022’s Top 100 list.
V. The List Reveal
The list will be revealed on
Sunday, July 7th, 2024 (exact time TBD). The live reveal will be on Queup
https://www.queup.net/join/top-100-of-2014, where all 100 songs will be played in order from #100 to #1; as each song goes out, its write-up will be posted to a post on the subreddit.
VI. Other Fun Stuff Join our discord to discuss this and other music:
https://discord.gg/T97SkFNV Do the currently open rates!
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2024.05.21 15:59 saitology Is that SQL? Or, How to give your SQL super-human powers on IBM i
So many questions and challenges when it comes to SQL:
- How are you writing SQL statements? Using the green screen? Or an external editor?
- How do you review and validate the results from your SQL?
- How do you redirect the output of your SQL to where you need it?
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2024.05.21 15:55 Luck9599 Additions to future F1 games (*long post alert*)
Hello everyone
With F1 24 being announced and being copy and paste again (basically just an F1 23 DLC at this point), I thought I'd write this post to maybe, just maybe, help (in any way) the next future F1 games become more realistic, which I think should be the main goal of these games (and also to express my deep disapointment with how the series is going).
Before we begin: this is completely based on my opinion, you don't need to agree with me, specially because I know some stuff may be considered completely delusional, as EA would never implement these things. With that out of the way, it's light out and away we go.
Here are additions/ideas that would turn the F1 game into an incredible experience:
- Cooldown lap and pit lane control: they're kinda the same thing (to an extent) so that's why it's just one topic. It would be very fun to actually drive in the cooldown lap and park the car in the pits, as well as drive the car through the pit lane as we make our stops or serve penalties. It's not something hard to implement, and you could also make it with the option to turn them off, so everyone gets to play the way they want. It would also add realism with stuff such as unsafe release penalties.
- Custom liveries: I cannot stress this enough. Why not let players customize their own liveries and share with the community? This would add a whole new layer to customization and replayability, as we already have in Need for Speed (which is also from EA) and Gran turismo for example. Not hard to do but given the game's history I guess we're not getting this one so soon.
- Preseason testing: this would be very interesting. It could be something like free practice, but bigger. It would help the R&D development before the season actually started, so you could (or not) have a better car. It would also be optional in the career settings.
- Contracts: they do need an overhaul as soon as possible. Driver academies don't actually mean anything. You can literally be a Ferrari academy driver and join Red Bull from the get go, it doesn't make any sense. We need something like IRL, where a team would preferably sign a driver from its own academy. Also there is no performance measurement, it says that "Red Bull expect their drivers to fight for the podium", but even if you don't do this, you can't be fired. I won't even start on the 6 month contract period. Also as a member of a certain team driver academy, it would be very fun to participate in F1 sessions when in F2, to get experience and also boost your image (acclaim, as it's called).
- Custom calendar: another element of replayability and creativity. Let us make a season with many races as we want, in any track order we'd like. A season starting in Abu Dhabi and ending in Australia, for example, would be very fun. It adds variety to the game and makes it so players can keep enjoying career and MyTeam modes without get bored with the same format.
- New tracks: Sepang, Hockenheim, Jerez, India, Korea, Istambul Park... the list goes on. New tracks (not actually new, but you get the idea), combined with custom calendar would make for infinite possibilities in both career and MyTeam. EA can even add them as a DLC post launch if they want to. Another brilliant addition concerning tracks would be different layouts, such as Sakhir outer ring, or even different versions for the tracks as an option, such as pre 2003 Barcelona, for example.
- MyTeam car model: the car model stays the same for all 10 seasons of your MyTeam journey, without a single modification. As the seasons go on, your car gets progressively faster, but it LOOKS exactly the same. R&D improvements don't reflect in the car model at all. It would be nice to have a customizable car, where you can actually change the design to improve aero or brake cooling. IRL we had teams looking to reproduce what Red Bull made with the RB19, and that is a great example of how things could be in game: as the regulations change, different models become better than others, and as you progress with R&D, your car can get closer to what would be the fastest aero design. Minor cosmetic things like different steering wheel models would also be very nice.
- Improved AI: we know that we need better AI behaviour when racing and fighting for position, but the problem goes way beyond that. The AI makes ZERO mistakes in free practice and qualifying, so you can never experience events such as IRL when someone crashes in qualifying and a red flag can decide an unlikely pole sitter. There is also a very old problem that needs to be addressed: the AI doesn't know how to behave in practice when you want to let it overtake you. It just sits there by your side until you decide to go and then follows you. There are no penalties for blocking/impeding in both practice and qualifying.
- MyTeam engine owner: I've seen many people asking for this one and I agree, it would be very fun to have our own engine and be able to supply it to other teams. At the beginning it would be inferior to other engines, but with the possibility of becoming the best later on. We would also be able to supply our engine to other teams and make more money out of that partnership.
- Regulation changes and loopholes: regulation changes (and R&D as a whole) should be more complex than just redeveloping some parts (also because eventually you have so much points that it doesn't even matter anymore). Also loopholes would be an interesting addition, like the DAS system or the F duct (not these exact mechanics, but something like that). They could work as a new development that is so OP that FIA needs to judge whether it's legal or not and whether it will be banned immeadiately or in next season. Any team can develop a loophole, including the AI.
- Crashes: remember when Williams gave Sargeant's car to Albon and he was unable to race? Well this is an extreme example but what if we had something similar in the game? If you crash the car (not minor wall taps, I mean big shunts) the team should take time to fix it and in some cases you may not have the car completely fixed for qualifying, for example (if you happen to crash in FP3). Also big crashes could cause the driver to step away due to injuries and let the reserve driver take his place (this also means that you can now hire a reserve driver in MyTeam).
- Interviews: the interviews are a joke at the moment, they don't even ask questions of things that actually happened during the race (or session), they are random and completely basic. We need questions concerning crashes, race pace, qualifying, post race interview based on how high you finished, market specutalations, etc. The possibilities here are endless.
- Radio and team orders: at the moment the radio is basically useless. The engineer only speaks when you gain/lose a position or when you're near your pit stop. We need more active communication, where he informs us on opponent's pace, our pace, track limits, strategy discussion, and speacially: team orders. It would be very interesting to have our teammate hold someone for us to pull away, give us toe in qualifying, or stay in DRS range for us not to get overtaken. With that said, I think the first issue that needs to be addressed as soon as possible is the pit stop: our teammate ALWAYS double stack and fucks his own strategy. There should be a way to prevent that from happening through communication.
- Formula 2: starting your career in F2 is fun and add realism, but it could go beyond that. Competing in the F2 championship helps you get a seat in F1, depending on your performance: if you perform well you're more likely to get a seat, but if you don't, you may even need to stay for one more season. Also, if you choose not to start in F2, an option could be to have an F1 car test: you would drive a certain team's car and try to impress them, if you do well, you get a seat.
As you guys can see, all these additions would be more oriented towards realism. I addressed changes to career mode and MyTeam, since those are the only modes I really play, but I know that online modes are in need of some changes as well.
Please feel free to comment what you think as well :D
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2024.05.21 15:54 nxnje Celest Relentless Review (IEM)
| TL:DR for those who have no time nor willingness to read the full review: PROS | CONS | Full-bodied and textured low-end, lots of details and great treble extension, fun and engaging tuning, nice overall timbre being a planar (except for a small touch of BA timbre) | Lower mids could be thicker, the treble is pretty bright and there’s a slight touch of BA timbre along with occasional sibilance | Great imaging and spacious soundstage along with nice instrument separation | Thick shells won’t be everyone | They scale well if connected to a proper source with some amplification | They are not hard to drive but having a good source is highly recommended | Build quality and design show lots of attention to details | Tough competition (planar sets and single DD champs) | Thick yet comfortable shells that provide for very nice isolation | | Wide set of tips provided in the box | | Nice cable with modular plug (3.5mm + 4.4mm jacks) | | INTRODUCTION Celest, a sub-brand of Kinera, is broadening its range with a new addition called Relentless. Initially, there was some confusion with the Pandamon 2.0, but the distinct driver configuration and the released photos of both products have since clarified the differences. In this review, I will delve into the details of this set and share my personal take on each aspect of the product. Disclaimer: the Celest Relentless were sent to me by HiFiGO so that I could write an honest review. This review represents my personal opinion on the set, it isn’t a promotional or paid content and I don’t get any revenue from the sales of this product. At the time of the review, the Celest Relentless were on sale for $169.99 at HiFiGO$. https://preview.redd.it/9fu4e6zpas1d1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=117631c2ca3d26cadc78ac11ab47708bdeb770a8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Driver Configuration → 1DD + 6BA
- Impedance → 27 Ω
- Sensitivity → 105 dB
- Frequency Response Range → 20Hz-20kHz
- Cable → 5N copper silver-plated with 0.72mm 2-PIN connectors
- Plug Type → Modular plug: straight gold plated 3.5mm or 4.4 mm jack connector
PACKAGING The packaging is good looking and rather elegant, and contains: - The Celest Relentless
- The detachable cable with modular plug (so you can use either the 3.5mm jack or the 4.4mm jack)
- 3 + 3 + 2 pairs of foam tips (S,M)
- A storage bag
- A small cleaning/brushing tool
- User manual
https://preview.redd.it/em5scr2uas1d1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ea596729978f4276eb3ee2c6d5c9f850a024ad2a https://preview.redd.it/rx5q6o2uas1d1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=42b73be48fed120ec063eef78796d8e179f3abb7 https://preview.redd.it/elj10w2uas1d1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=721982d06e286d110865df187a43ff9ebcda6c43 https://preview.redd.it/cxjwtu2uas1d1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ad1d645c5ced618b8b199c95db63e3f076a5f6a4 DESIGN, BUILD QUALITY, COMFORT AND ISOLATION The Celest Relentless are pretty big and thick and look amazing thanks to the coloured and refined design of the faceplate. The build quality is great, they are pretty lightweight for the size and the nozzle is neither too long nor too short, sporting a useful nozzle lip (which is good news). https://preview.redd.it/dgwie51zas1d1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=69990fe9ddd101012c361b6a66684bda8fc8f6c4 https://preview.redd.it/a4md271zas1d1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b5637ff88e9af9e98f3aa68db6424fe708dc81d1 https://preview.redd.it/kayec61zas1d1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ea1522c8ae0296247f7516cd8050d1b0c14ecec https://preview.redd.it/oprtg51zas1d1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1faeb3a209dd4c63987af2108db9caf1b3f1b95e https://preview.redd.it/l4h8v41zas1d1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7fd5efea497fef293f9d5ed71f7825645b8a87ee CABLE The cable is very good and it also looks durable, even though this is nothing to be surprised by considering the price range. If there’s a thing that makes this cable great, then it is the modular plug: by unscrewing the 3.5mm jack, one can swap it with the 4.4mm jack included in the box, providing for more versatility if a balanced output is needed/preferred. Other than this, nothing new: we find the usual chin slider and no microphone control on the cable. https://preview.redd.it/gulgucz2bs1d1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8760be3bb668beac291f2342389c384cee92fec4 https://preview.redd.it/qfdcxbz2bs1d1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e617882be143899218f8f390d22fb5c86017179e SOUND GEAR USED FOR THE TEST - DAC: Topping E30
- AMP: Topping L30, Fiio A3
- Mobile phones: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Xiaomi Mi A3, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Moondrop May’s DSP cable with PEQ=0
- Dongle: Apple Type-C dongle, Fosi DS2
- Portable DAPs: Benjie S8/AGPTEK M30B
- Other sources: Presonus AudioBox iONE, Elgato Wave XLR, KZ AZ10
Do they need an amplifier? An amplifier is not strictly needed but it’s recommended. The Relentless scale pretty well and pair well with warm sources due to their bright nature. Sound signature The Celest Relentless follow a bright V-shaped signature with some treble emphasis and a low-end shelf. If you are looking for a Harman tuned set, you should probably skip this one. - Lows The sub-bass is controlled but it doesn’t rumble a lot: it’s a very clean sub-bass that won’t probably suit the average basshead’s tastes, but every other listener will not find it lacking. The focus is on the midbass, even though this is not super emphasized either: it has good textures, good punch and nice speed, but the combination between the controlled sub-bass and the emphasized treble makes it a bit less forward than it looks on graphs. Overall it’s a well done low-end for most genres, but those looking for the most punchy and full bodied bass out there will probably need to keep searching.
- Mids The mids are recessed, so those who are on the market for a mid-centric IEM should probably look elsewhere. The leaner-than-average midbass sometimes struggles to give more warmth and depth to male vocals, although most of the time they still sound nice (yet not really “natural”). The upper midrange is instead forward (at the right point) and somewhat intense, with energetic female vocals and rich violins/electric guitar notes, even though some episodes of sibilance may occur if the tracks are prone to that (this is because of the combination between the upper midrange glare, a slight dip and then a treble boost). The instruments are generally well separated, the layering is good and it really seems like the Relentless are not afraid of busy and crowded tracks, except for some cases.
- Highs The highs are bright and pack a lot of details, and the treble emphasis provides for a very open sound even though this also means that the Relentless should be avoided by those who are sensitive to treble. For sure, this is one of the IEMs that shine in the treble extension under 200$ (hands down) even though for some genres this may also be a hit or miss because of some particular sounds (i.e. if you listen to a lot of metal, some cymbals may be somewhat aggressive for prolonged use) and for a touch of BA timbre.
The soundstage is pretty wide and has good depth although height is just average. The imaging is very good, with instruments being well pinpointed and separated, this also thanks to the very good treble extension. How the stock tips impact the sound signature: - Celest 221 Vocal Eartips (black): more emphasized treble, airier vocals and instruments, more sibilance
- Celest 608 Balanced (Red): more balanced, a bit less airy and slightly bassier but less fatiguing than the 221
- Foam tips: best balance between treble, bass impact and vocals and there is also less sibilance than on 608 and 221. Probably the best choice of the set.
Some comparisons: Celest Relentless vs Simgot EM6L Price is quite different yet both are hybrids placed between 100$ and 200$. The Relentless have a more robust and more textured the low-end (especially in the midbass region), whereas the EM6L have a richer midrange and more natural male vocals; female vocals, instead, sound more detailed and energetic on the Relentless yet a bit more natural and intimate on the EM6L. Both are kinda bright on top but the treble extension is better on the Relentless, even though the EM6L provide for a slightly smoother transition between the upper midrange and the lower midrange (with less occasions of sibilance). The timbre is nice on both but the EM6L sound a bit more natural, while the Relentless are less accurate from a timbrical perspective yet more fun and technical to listen to, with slightly better instrument separation and a more expansive soundstage. The imaging is not that different and the EM6L compete pretty well in this regard, even though the Relentless have more space to place everything properly and feels more “holographic”. When it comes to the build quality, accessories, cable and isolation, it’s an easy win for the Relentless, even though the smaller size of the EM6L may be better for some people out there. Celest Relentless vs Celest Phoenixcall Different driver configuration yet same company and similar price bracket: ok, let’s do it. The Relentless are brighter but they somehow feel less “thin” in the treble and sound more appealing and “correct” from a timbrical standpoint. In fact, the sub-bass extension is better on the Relentless and provides for a fuller and more engaging sound. The midbass is very good on both sets but the Relentless have better bass textures and better body, whereas the Phoenixcall compete with slightly faster transients when it comes to rapid basslines. The midrange is recessed on both sets but the Relentless do better in terms of vocals: the fuller low-end makes sure that male vocals don’t disappear and the smoother upper midrange emphasis gives more body and energy to female vocals (they sounded thinner and less natural on the Phoenixcall due to the earlier emphasis followed by a dip). The detail retrieval is very good on both sets too, but the Relentless are more proficient and pack a better treble extension (they also cost more, so it was expected). Soundstage is wider and deeper on the Relentless, whereas the height is similar. Imaging is better on the Relentless. The Relentless come with a slightly more versatile cable, but when it comes to build quality, isolation and comfort, they are comparable (even though the smaller shells of the Phoenixcall will appeal to more people). Celest Relentless vs Simgot EA1000 Not really fair to compare a hybrid setup with a single DD set, but let’s try anyway. In terms of timbre/tonality, bass body/depth and vocals, there’s no competition: the EA1000 just sound like a more mature set. From a technical perspective, though, the Relentless compete quite well: the sub-bass has better extension, the bass is very speedy and it’s well textured (yet not as full bodied as on the EA1000), there’s lots of detail, the treble extension is very good (eveN though slightly less natural than on the EA1000) and both imaging and soundstage are slightly more clinical than on the EA1000. It’s unfair to compare these since the EA1000 avoid any incoherence that could come from the usage of different drivers, but it’s also true that the Relentless is not getting completely destroyed (which is good news). I would still pick the EA1000 hands down (it’s a more natural set with much better bass quality, richer mids and they also have that effortless way to reproduce every track correctly) but the Relentless really show Celest’s ability to keep up with proficient driver implementations. Anyways, the target is slightly different: those who want a single DD IEM will still pick a single DD IEM and those who search for a hybrid will only want that. When it comes to cable, accessories and isolation, the Relentless win hands down, whereas the EA1000 look like a slightly more premium set and come in a smaller-sized shell. Final Thoughts After the so-so Pandamon 2.0, Celest managed to score a very nice goal. The Celest Relentless are yet another proof that Celest know how to properly fit and implement different drivers without actually killing the overall cohesiveness. For sure, there is still room for improvement (i.e. the occasional sibilance and the slight touch of BA timbre), but the overall sound is pleasant and smooth for a hybrid configuration and the technical performance is up to the expectations for a 150$-200$ hybrid set. It will be hard to recommend these to those who don’t like bright IEMs or V-shaped tunings, but except for those people everyone else will find the Relentless a fun and technically proficient IEM that will provide for very engaging and musical listening sessions. submitted by nxnje to headphones [link] [comments] |
2024.05.21 15:52 figure_sk8 Safe House (GMMTV) Day 3, Part 2/2 Summary/Rough Translation [Potential Spoilers]
Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/cjn8w8j06ik?feature=shared - They're having a jam session when we join
- 3:45 Neo and Luke are improvising a song about all the guys. I'll just translate the lyrics that Luke sings in Thai because he also sings in English a bit too. When you hear Neo talking/singing, he's trying to translate what Luke is singing, but sometimes he's a little off.
- Mix: "can be good but also bad. Likes to eat a lot with Pond"
- Phuwin: (sings in English)
- Pond: (sings in English) "Everyone knows that he always wants to eat rice with Thai omelette (extra salty)"
- Neo: "He's probably the most annoying in the house, but he's also cute. He loves annoying everyone a lot, especially Earth. That's the kind of person he is. He plays guitar really well."
- Khaotung: "I like how he likes similar things as me. I like how he plays darts with me. I like how he also wins games like me."
- (pause while they laugh)
- 6:30 Earth: "Everyone who's watching this livestream knows that he likes to wear this red sweatshirt." (pause because Neo needs to think of what to play) "Red shirt, red shirt, has nice stuff in his hair" (then sings in English) (pause because of Neo's mistranslation) "Actually, he should be the best in the house, but right now he has the lowest score. But that's alright, because there's lots of time for him to win more games."
- Gun: "Yellow shirt, like the Sang Sang that he's the presenter of. He's really tiny, but his smile is huge. He's also very good-looking and the nicest in the house" (then Luke says something a bit funny but rude, which makes Gun get up and try to push a pillow in Luke's face)
- 9:50 Mix and Gun go to the kitchen. The others realise that they can watch the footage of the kitchen from the TV.
- 10:45 Neo and Khaotung consider improvising a song for Luke since he didn't get to sing about himself, but Luke declines.
- 12:15 PD asks everyone to assemble in the kitchen. She makes a notification sound before speaking so that the guys don't get startled, which they appreciate
- 13:20 Medal competition sponsored by Sea Me Now. Gun reads the rules. They will divide themselves into two teams. Each team will send two members to prepare "yum" (a type of Thai salad served at room temperature, often involving some kind of noodles like glass noodles) within 15 minutes, using the seafood from Sea Me Now. Meanwhile, the remaining 4 guys will wait in another room until the dishes are ready, and they will come and blindly taste the dishes and vote on which dish is better. Winning team gets one medal each.
- 16:00 PD asks the teams which member each thinks is the best cook in the team. Phuwin is the best of the left team, and the right-hand team are undecided between Gun and Khaotung. At 17:30 PD asks which member from each group is the worst at cooking. The guys start to figure out that PD is going to pair the best cook with the worst cook, so the right-hand team try to blag that Khaotung and Gun don't know how to cook that well after all. At 18:30, Neo is the only one who hasn't caught on to PD's plan, so he raises his hand to indicate that he's the worst cook on that team because he thinks it means he won't have to cook. Final cooking teams are Phuwin/Neo and Gun/Pond. The rest go to wait in the play zone.
- 21:00 Phuwin has only just realised that they are required to make "yum," which he doesn't know how to make. He mistakenly thought they could make whatever they wanted. Gun is also not confident.
- 23:00 Cooking timer begins. Both teams decide to use the salmon. Phuwin/Neo decide they're going to leave their salmon raw. Pond asks Gun if they're going to leave theirs raw too, and Phuwin accuses him of copying them. Gun decides they're going to lightly blanch their salmon.
- 28:00 Neo goes to look for a food processor. Gun asks if he can process enough chilis for both teams, and Neo initially jokingly declines, but then agrees.
- 30:15 Phuwin asks Neo to make the glass noodles. Neo isn't sure how to prepare them, and Phuwin guesses that they're supposed to just put them briefly in boiling water (which is correct)
- 31:30 We cut to the play zone where the tasting teams do a light brand plug for Sea Me Now. They teach Luke a new word that basically means "great." (I guess it's kind of like "sick" in English how the actual definition of the word is different, but it's slang when used in context). Mix is confident that Gun/Pond are going to make the better dish.
- 37:00 PD announces one minute remaining, and that "the customers are complaining." Gun/Pond finish with some time to spare and present their dish to the camera, but Phuwin/Neo finish a little late (but it's fine; there will be no penalty. PD just keeps rushing them to finish)
- 40:30 PD asks the teams to write the names of their respective dishes on the mini boards provided. Pond originally writes a name that indirectly reveals that he and Gun made that dish, and PD says that the names can't have any hints of who made which dish.
- 43:30 PD asks the teams to pose with their respective dishes, and invites the audience to screenshot and caption them. Gun/Pond's dish translates to, "Definitely delicious; try it and see," and Phuwin/Neo's dish (roughly) translates to, "Just making a 'yum,' but don't know how to make it" (It's a rhyme/pun in Thai)
- 44:30 Cooking teams leave the kitchen and go sit in the living room so they can watch the tasting on the TV. PD warns them not to cheat while the teams are changing rooms.
- 47:15, the tasting team goes to the kitchen. They each get 3 ping pong balls with which they can vote. Phuwin/Neo's dish is the white side, and Gun/Pond's is the blue side. The votes can be cast by dropping the balls into the coloured containers corresponding to the dishes.
- 48:00 It is immediately obvious to all of them immediately which team made which dish. Transcription starting from 48:20:
- Earth: "Why don't we start by judging the presentation before we taste?"
- Mix: "Looking at these two dishes, this one (blue) is definitely wins."
- Earth (trying to help his team): "I think I'm going to go with this one (white). Listen, none of us know which dish was made by which team..."
- Luke: "But we have theories."
- Mix: "I just want to know in what way this (white) dish could possibly be more beautiful than that (blue) dish."
- (pause while they think of some nonsense) Luke: "The vegetables. They just look so nice. And there are so many of them."
- Earth: "I'm giving it to this team (white)."
- Luke: "Me too."
- (audio cuts out for a few seconds)
- Mix is saying "The truth?!" to implore Earth and Luke to admit the truth, but they stick to their decisions
- Luke: "It's my personal opinion. I'm not changing."
- 49:55 Mix comes up to the camera and mouths, "There are cheaters here."
- Earth and Luke say, "Who knows? This plate could have been made by anyone."
- 50:15 Mix: "Okay, let's move on to the flavour." They taste Phuwin/Neo's first.
- Earth: "I hear laughing outside. Who's laughing?"
- 51:00 Luke: "Very good."
- Earth looks at Luke. Luke: "It's actually good. It suits my palate."
- Mix: "I mean, it's alright. It's not bad. The salmon and imitation crab are good. They taste really fresh. But the noodles are awkwardly super cold. Like, is this bamee yen (a cold noodle dish)? Also, there's just something not right. It's sour, and it's like trying to be spicy but not spicy, trying to be salty but not salty. It's not balanced. What do you think, Earth?"
- Earth: "I'll give it to you honestly."
- Mix: (puts his hand on Earth's shoulder and looks into his eyes) "Yes, give it to us honestly."
- Earth: "Okay, honestly, I like the raw ingredients. I like that the imitation crab meat is in large chunks. But..."
- Mix: "Look, he's talking about the raw ingredients. He's not even talking about the flavour of the dish."
- Earth: "The flavour is like how Mix described. And honestly, it's sour. It's so sour. Uncomfortably sour. Like, too sour. Can I have some water?"
- 52:40 Luke: "I really like how there are lots of vegetables here. That means that dish is really healthy for you. If you ask me if I can eat the other dish, I can eat it, but it won't be as healthy as this dish."
- Earth: "Oh, okay, so he's talking about the health value of the dish."
- Mix: "But we're talking about the flavour of the dish, here, no?"
- Luke: "I'm a person who doesn't like eating things too spicy. (uses the vocab word he learned earlier) So I like that this one is a good balance. It's not too spicy for me.
- 53:35 Earth looks at Luke and says, "Is it not too sour? I think you've already helped our team a lot here."
- Luke: "No, I don't think so. I honestly think it's good. But we haven't tried the other dish."
- Earth: "That's true. Different people have different flavour preferences. Some like super sour, for example. And if those people also don't like spicy food, this dish is for them."
- 54:05 They ask for Khaotung's review. He pauses and then quietly says, "Um... Sour. It's sour."
- Mix: "How about between the words 'delicious' and 'not delicious'?"
- Khaotung: "Well, I can definitely eat it. But it's super sour. It's not well-rounded."
- 54:35 They move on to taste Gun/Pond's dish. Mix comes to the camera and enthusiastically whispers, "It's SO good!"
- 55:15 Earth: "I like the creativity of this team. The salmon was raw, but this team lightly blanched the fish so that the inside is still raw, which adds a lot of layers to the flavours and textures of the dish. I like it."
- Mix: "Can I speak extendedly? It's SO good. It's amazing. It's well-rounded, yummy, the textures are amazing, and it's easy to see that the person who made it really knows how to cook. I'm pretty sure I know who made it." Khaotung agrees.
- 56:40 Luke decides to still vote for the white dish because the second dish is a bit too spicy for him. Earth sees that there's no way that the white dish can win anymore, so he puts his last ball into the white container anyway.
- 58:00 More brand plugging for Sea Me Now
- 59:45 PD calls the cooking teams back to the kitchen to announce the results.
- 1:00:35 Luke says to Phuwin/Neo: "I tried, guys." Neo says, "I love this guy. He said the truth straight from his heart." Earth says that he tried to say the truth too. Neo complains that he was working with so many ingredients he had no idea how to use. I was just putting everything in randomly. Mix asks who did the seasoning/flavouring, and Neo said, "Me, but we didn't have time to taste it because we ran out of time."
- 1:02:00 The cooking teams try each other's dishes (and Phuwin/Neo try their own dish for the first time too). Neo tries Gun/Pond's dish. Earth immediately feeds him a huge bite of his own dish. Neo pauses and says, "It seems like it's missing something." Mix and Earth say, "Not something. Many things. Like deliciousness." Earth feeds some to Phuwin, and he also doesn't like it.
- 1:02:45 Neo looks at Earth and says, "You did the right thing." (in reference to criticising this dish and voting for the other one). Earth says, "So you understand me now?!"
- Neo makes fun of how Gun was previously dramatic about not knowing how to make "yum." Gun says that he truly wasn't sure, and Neo feeds Gun some of Phuwin/Neo's dish saying, "See? This is what it means to truly not know what you're doing." Gun's eyes water while eating it, and he says, "It's so sour," and goes to hug Neo and Phuwin.
- 1:04:00 More brand plugging for Sea Me Now
- 1:05:00 Neo says that he's glad that there's at least someone (Luke) who enjoys eating his food. He then realises that Luke has only been eating the seafood and the vegetables, none of which have been flavoured/seasoned. Luke then takes a bite of the noodles to appease him.
- 1:06:00 Seafood lunch. Menu includes (professionally-made) "yum" with salmon and imitation crab topped with salmon roe; oysters with a seafood sauce; scallops fried with garlic, salt, and pepper; and grilled salmon steaks
- 1:17:45 Khaotung and Mix go to the kitchen to make some more food with the fresh seafood they have
- 1:19:15 Luke asks Earth why he's sitting so far away from him, and Neo turns it into a pun about Earth wanting scissors ("sitting far away" sounds a bit similar to "looking for scissors")
- 1:21:10 This is Pond's first time trying mashed potatoes. Luke and Phuwin explain what they are to him and explain that in some Western countries, they eat less rice than they do in Asia, so sometimes they eat potatoes as the starch (a lot of the dishes for this meal were prepared in a Western way)
- 1:22:30 Neo teaches them Isan slang that a more polite phrase to basically say, "BS-ing." They also mention the Central equivalent of the phrase. They ask Luke what an equivalent in English would be, but Luke can only think of "BS-ing," so he says that he can't say it out loud. He eventually goes with "spinning stuff." Neo says that he feels like English doesn't have as many rude/swearing words as Thai does, and Earth makes a joke that he wouldn't be surprised if Neo's name was rude in English.
- 1:23:55 They like how Luke seems especially giggly today, so they try to keep him laughing. Neo says a Thai phrase/idiom that basically means that he's not even being funny to his full capacity right now, then Earth and Phuwin give some sarcastic remarks that are like playful insults to Neo, which Luke continues laughing at.
- 1:26:00 Phuwin and Gun join Mix and Khaotung in the kitchen to cook some more seafood. They're prepping some salmon, scallops, and oysters. Gun wants to make lightly floured and pan-fried tofu.
- 1:27:30 The guys at the table are joking to Luke that it's Thai culture to be polite to people, but then the closer you get to them, the more you insult them. You start the insults behind their back, but then you can eventually insult them to their face (it's not technically false, especially for some friend groups, but the way they were explaining it is a bit too much, hahaha). Then they demonstrate that, actually, the best thing to do is to be polite to someone's face, and then behind their back, you compliment them again.
- 1:29:00 They exchange the English and Thai versions of the phrase "fishing for compliments"
- 1:32:20 Luke is trying to tell the story of why he came to Thailand, but he's still in his giggly mood. He wanted to be an actor in the US, but he was scouted from IG to come and be a model in Thailand, so he arranged to come for 3 months, but he liked it, so he stayed.
- 1:34:10 They mention that they're glad they have Neo in the house because otherwise it would be so much quieter and less entertaining.
- 1:40:15 Gun brings the tofu for the guys at the table to try. They struggle a bit because it's still very hot, but they approve.
- 1:43:45 The guys at the table talk about ventriloquists. Luke explains how in the US, ventriloquism can either be creepy or funny depending on the act, but in Thailand it tends to mostly be creepy. They start discussing some related film/series plots.
- 1:59:30 Pond, Neo, and Luke dance a bit for the cameras
- 2:01:00 Relaxing time. Mix presents the dish he made to the camera: spaghetti pad kee mao (drunken noodles) with scallops, crab, and salmon roe. He brings it to the living room for everyone else to try.
- 2:08:40 Some language lessons. Phuwin and Luke ask Neo some questions for him to answer in English. They also ask Luke some questions in Thai. They try to ask Neo and Luke to speak English and Thai (respectively) for two minutes each, language exam-style.
- 2:13:50 PD asks the losing team from the last game to go wash dishes. They say that the sink area is small, so two people will wash at a time.
- 2:36:05 Earth drops and breaks a dish. Earth tells a story about how when he was very young, he hated washing dishes, so sometimes he would secretly break some dirty dishes behind his house so he wouldn't have to clean as many. Eventually his mother started wondering where all the dishes were disappearing to, but she just kept buying more
- 2:41:15 PD asks for someone to wake Gun (who's napping on the sofa) and assemble in the area in front of the medal board for the next medal game. She asks Mix "the one with many medals" and Earth "the one with hardly any medals" to take the lead in reading the rules. Earth is offended, but PD says, "Earth, you have to accept the truth."
- 2:42:40 Game sponsored by Super Coffee. They will divide into two teams. King of the Day chooses the pairs that will compete together. Each person in the pair will wear a sumo costume with a bag of Super Coffee attached to their back. Whoever is the first to successfully remove the bag of coffee from their opponent's back wins that round, and their team is awarded one point in the game. Once all the pairs have competed, the winners will compete to determine the final winner. Winning team gets one medal each. The rules say nothing about singing or having dancing breaks during each match, but the guys do so anyway.
- 3:21:20 PD asks everyone to change into swimming clothes and meet at the pool. Phuwin has to study, so he won't join for the next activity.
- 3:39:00 Neo reads the directions. They're going to play the Werewolf (ma paa) game. Between the 7 of them, they will randomly get assigned roles: 2 werewolves (who can kill people), 1 bodyguard (who can choose someone to protect from death each round), 1 seer (who can privately uncover the identity of one other player each round), 1 hunter (who, if they are killed, can choose one other person they suspect of being a werewolf to die with them), and 2 villagers. PD will be the narratoreferee. The game is basically between the werewolves and everyone else. Each round, in order, the narrator will instruct the werewolves to choose someone to kill, then the bodyguard to choose someone to protect, then the seer to privately uncover the identity of one other player. Then everyone must talk and decide on one person to kill out of suspicion of being a werewolf. If both werewolves are killed, the common people win. If there's at least one werewolf left at the end of the game, the werewolves win.
- [PD is a very dramatic and colourful narrator, which is why everyone is reacting to most of her lines throughout the game. Werewolf in Thai is "ma paa" and villagetownsperson is "chao baan," to help you guys understand what's going on. All the other roles are called in English, although sometimes they call the bodyguard "moh" which means doctor]
- 3:45:30 First game: Werewolves=Gun/Earth, Bodyguard=Neo, Seer=Khaotung, Hunter=Mix
- First round: No one dies
- Second round: Pond dies. They vote to kill Khaotung
- 4:04:45 Third round: No one dies. Neo says that Mix is a common person because he saved this round. They vote to kill Earth
- 4:13:30 Fourth round: Neo dies. They vote to kill Gun. Common people win.
- 4:19:00 Second game. They're no longer allowed to say whether they saved someone or not. Werewolves=Khaotung/Mix, Bodyguard=Gun, Seer=Luke, Hunter=Pond
- First round: Earth dies. They know someone is lying because too many people are claiming to be villagers. They think they should believe Neo because he was so honest last round. They vote to kill Khaotung.
- 4:34:10 Second round: Pond dies and choses to kill Mix with him. Common people win.
- 4:37:50 PD asks them to vote on the best and worst liar. They aren't sure yet, but Khaotung is voted the worst liar. Punishment is cleaning one of the bathrooms tomorrow.
- 4:41:15 Relaxing time. Neo gets thrown in the pool.
- 5:08:00 Fan talk
- Group 1: It's supposed to be the 4 top scorers on the medal board, but Khaotung is still showering, so Earth goes in his place because he's lowest. Neo did a bit more exercise with Luke this morning. They recap the walking doll game from the morning and how random and unpredictable it was. Mix was bitter that he felt like being King today was more of a burden than Luke's experience the previous day. Luke says it's probably because Mix's Thai is better, so they felt like using him for more jobs/tasks. They recap the cooking competition; Gun/Mix say they were lucky that they were on the team that had several options of people who knew how to cook. They talked about how the judging was biased, but Earth said that at the end, he had to admit the fact that Phuwin/Neo's dish was so sour that he could feel it in his brain. Gun/Mix were glad that they didn't have to wash dishes today because there were so many dishes to wash, and they made fun of Earth breaking the dish. They all enjoyed the sumo game. They started to regret that they started the singing/dancing gag, but they committed to it for entertainment purposes. They agreed that Khaotung is indeed the dark horse because no one expected him to be that quick in the sumo game. Everyone also had fun playing Werewolf.
- 5:18:45 Fan comments: They like how Gun seems like the eldest brother in the house, taking care of everyone. People made fun of Earth's childhood dish-breaking story. (The guys eventually start talking amongst themselves, mainly about how Earth doesn't think he has a chance to win anymore, and they say that there are many more opportunities for medals in the coming days, so anything can happen)
- 5:26:15 Group 2: They talk about how much Pond likes rice with Thai omelette [note: pretty much everyone in Thailand loves it, but Pond feels like eating it all the time], and he likes to make Phuwin make it for him in this house. They're all impressed with how good Khaotung was at the sumo game. Phuwin/Neo explain what happened during the cooking competition: Phuwin usually never eats "yum," but last week, his family made some but he didn't have any, so he regrets not having it so he would have a better idea of how to make it. Neo said he was just randomly putting things in without knowing for sure if they were supposed to go in. They made fun of Neo's dishwashing "technique." They recapped Werewolf, and everyone was unsure whether to trust/believe the things Neo says because he talks rubbish a lot.
- 5:32:45 Fan comments: They mention that this has turned into a pure comedy show. They like how everyone works together and the vibe isn't overly competitive.
- 5:37:00 Late-night meal. Menu includes fried chicken wings, spaghetti carbonara, spaghetti with bacon, sticky rice with pork, sandwich, pizza, more spaghetti, and minced pork wrapped with noodles.
- They feel like today was very full/busy, and they're all feeling tired, but they've had fun.
- 5:47:00 Earth and Neo say that they may not have many medals, but at least they're funny. They get up and try to entertain the rest of the guys.
- 5:52:45 Everyone bids farewell to Gun because it's his last night. Gun says to the audience, "Thank you so much for watching all of us these past three days. I hope you've enjoyed seeing our dynamics in this more relaxed environment. I hope you'll continue watching the rest of the guys for the rest of the days and see what fun is in store."
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2024.05.21 15:51 terryleewhite What's New in the May 2024 Lightroom Release?
| Hi everyone, Terry White from Adobe here, and I'm happy to share the news about today's Adobe Photography Release (May 2024). There are updates across the Lightroom Ecosystem to include Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom on Mobile, and Lightroom on Web. Today, we are introducing a groundbreaking feature in Lightroom-Generative Remove, powered by Firefly. This innovative tool allows you to effortlessly eliminate distractions from your photos with a single brush stroke, all without the need to switch to Photoshop. We've also improved Lens Blur (which was in Early Access), making it easier than ever to control the depth of field in your photos with professional results. Easily remove distractions with Generative Remove (early access) Available on Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom for mobile (iOS & Android), Lightroom for web, and Adobe Camera Raw https://i.redd.it/axpim9fmas1d1.gif With Generative Remove, powered by Firefly, you can easily remove unwanted objects and distractions, even on complex backgrounds, in just a few simple steps. Distractions can ruin an otherwise great photo. Generative Remove allows you to quickly remove them with realistic, high-quality results. Generative Remove uses Firefly technology to intelligently fill the photo behind removed items. The results on complex backgrounds are particularly impressive, like matching a detailed wallpaper pattern or the fabric on a plaid shirt. Lightroom will even give you a few variations to choose from so you'll have full creative control in picking the one you like best. \Note that the previous "Heal" tool is now called "Remove." You'll find Generative Remove within the Remove tool, accessible via a toggle on Lightroom mobile or a check box on Lightroom for web, Lightroom Classic, and Lightroom.* Generative Remove is powered by Firefly Image 1 Model and is available today as an early access feature to Lightroom paid plan subscribers across the Lightroom ecosystem via mobile, desktop, iPad, web and Classic. Get a pro-quality background blur with AI-powered Lens Blur Available on Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom for mobile (iOS & Android), Lightroom for web, and Adobe Camera Raw https://i.redd.it/h43ibvxnas1d1.gif Our improved Lens Blur uses the power of AI to map the foreground and background of your image to apply a pro-quality blur effect. Blur busy backgrounds to make your portraits pop, add a dramatic blur to nature photos to make the greenery stand out, or get a dreamy, blurred background from a sparkling city skyline at night. With the interactive and flexible controls of Lens Blur, you can play around with the blur amount, change the shape of the light points or "bokeh," and customize the area you want to blur using the focus range tool. This new release of Lens Blur includes better subject detection, the ability to create custom presets, and batch editing capabilities. Please note that the latter two features are coming soon to Android devices. Get the perfect blur effect in a click with new Lens Blur Adaptive Presets Available on Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom for mobile (iOS & Android), Lightroom for web, and Adobe Camera Raw Today, we also introduce a set of brand-new adaptive presets for Lens Blur that use AI technology to apply a blur effect that's tailor-made to your photo. Presets are great for quickly finding the perfect blur look without having to dig into fine-tuned edits. You can choose from seven Blur Background adaptive presets that change the shape and style of the blur in the background: Subtle, Strong, Circle, Bubble, Geometric, Ring, or Swirl. After you pick a preset, you can adjust the strength of the blur with the amount slider or customize the effect further by using the Lens Blur tool controls. What else is new in the latest Lightroom release We've also made several updates across the Lightroom ecosystem that give you more creative control and flexibility when working on your photos and videos. Enjoy Sony tethering support Available in Lightroom Classic on the latest Sony digital cameras such as the Alpha 7 IV and Alpha 7R V – for a full list see here. See your images on a big screen as soon as you click the camera shutter. We're expanding support for tethering by adding the latest Sony digital cameras so you can photograph directly into Lightroom Classic, saving precious time on your workflow. It's now even easier to review photo details, edit in real-time, and collaborate with on-set production teams and clients. For a full list of all newly supported cameras in Lightroom see this page. Easily move cloud files to your local drive Available on Lightroom At last year's Adobe MAX conference, we introduced local storage for Lightroom — the option to work with your photos and videos in Lightroom without having to import or sync them to the cloud. With this release, it's now easier to move or archive your photos off the Lightroom Cloud and store them on your computer's internal drive, an external drive, or a local server. This is great when you want to free up space on the cloud, or for file management such as archiving past projects to a local drive. You can select multiple files within an album, or an entire album to move to your local drive. Lightroom will ask what folder structure you'd like to use, so you can preserve the album structure locally as you move it off the cloud. This is especially useful if you have a high volume of photos and are working with numerous files at a time. Edit videos with the Tone Curve Available on Lightroom You can now edit videos in Lightroom using Tone Curve. This graph-based tool enables you to fine-tune a video's brightness and contrast by simply dragging the curve control points up or down. For example, if a point on the tone curve is moved up, it becomes a lighter tone; if it is moved down, it becomes darker. Create and play slideshows in Lightroom Available on Lightroom Lightroom now has a slideshow feature so you can display selected photos from your library in a slideshow format — a great way to share edits with clients, family, or friends. Performance, reliability, and workflow enhancements to Lightroom Classic We've also made the following improvements to Lightroom Classic, so that it performs smoothly and enables you to work more efficiently: - Improved cloud syncing: Images in your Lightroom Cloud will now more reliably match what you see in your Classic catalog and vice versa
- Smoother image navigation in Develop: We've improved the responsiveness and navigation experience in Develop along with better caching
- Optimized preview management: We have re-architected the way we generate and store previews, resulting in a much smoother experience
- Filter by exported images: You can now filter for files by their export status and create a smart collection showing what's been exported
- Search support for new metadata: We've introduced new capabilities to search and create smart collections by alt text, extended descriptions, and images edited with Remove or Point Color
Watch a Demo I created a video showing off these features that you can watch here: https://youtu.be/0VP7vhIfdYE We are also LIVE on Adobe Live starting at 9AM PT/12 Noon ET here: https://www.behance.net/live/videos/23345/From-Ordinary-to-Extraordinary-Live-Lightroom-Editing-with-Professional-Photographers Try out the new features from today. You can download the latest features and enhancements today on Lightroom for mobile from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Samsung Galaxy Store. Try the Lightroom app for free by going to the app store on your mobile phone. Lightroom for web features are available at lightroom.adobe.com and no download is required. Lightroom for desktop can be downloaded via the Creative Cloud Desktop app. To learn more about these updates, check out the What's New pages for Lightroom and Lightroom Classic. Disclaimer: Generative Remove in Lightroom is available to all Creative Cloud members with a subscription or trial that includes Lightroom. Generative Remove is not available in China. Our commitment to AI ethics and principles Adobe is committed to developing AI in accordance with the company's AI Ethics principles of accountability, responsibility, and transparency. As AI becomes more prevalent in content creation, Adobe believes that it is important to provide consumers with transparency about its use in the creative process. A recent study from Adobe showed that 76% of U.S. consumers emphasized the importance of knowing if online content is generated using AI. When Generative Remove becomes generally available, Content Credentials will be automatically attached to photos edited with the feature in Lightroom. Like a "nutrition label" for digital content, Content Credentials are tamper-evident metadata that can provide important information about how content was created, modified and published. Content Credentials are built on the C2PA open standard and supported by the Adobe-led Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), which was founded in 2019 to increase trust in the digital ecosystem. Today, the CAI has grown into a global coalition of over 3,000 members across tech, policy, media companies, creative professionals, researchers and more, all working together to add transparency to digital content. As always, let us know if you have any questions in the comments. Cheers! Happy Lightroom Day. submitted by terryleewhite to Lightroom [link] [comments] |
2024.05.21 15:50 gq_breezy Capital One Venture X application - first ever denial
Would anyone be able to provide any insight as to why my Capital One Venture X application was denied? I am having difficulties understanding the outlined reasons below:
Thank you for applying for a credit card issued by Capital One®. Unfortunately, after reviewing your application and information obtained from your consumer credit reports) from the consumer reporting agencies detailed on the back of this letter - we cannot approve your request at this time.
The reason(s) for our decision are:
- Based on your credit report from one or more of the agencies on the back of this letter, there is insufficient credit card history
- Based on your credit report from one or more of the agencies on the back of this letter, time since opening a credit card is too short
- Based on your credit report from one or more of the agencies on the back of this letter, number of closed accounts
- Based on your credit report from one or more of the agencies on the back of this letter, length of revolving credit history
If you feel we missed something or misread your information, then please write to us at P.O. Box 31290 Salt Lake City, UT 84131-0290 and include your Application ID number referenced above. (Please note: we recommend you contact the consumer reporting agencies first to ensure they have accurately reported your information to us. Contact information for the consumer reporting agencies is provided on the back of this letter.)
We know this isn't the answer you were hoping for, but we hope there is an opportunity to provide you new products and services in the future.
Sincerely, Capital One Customer Care Team
Here is some additional info for context:
Employed Total annual income: $168,341 Monthly rent/mortgage: $0 How often do you carry a balance on personal credit cards? (left it blank) Checking or savings accounts with Capital One: zero Payment history: never missed a payment Credit card usage: excellent Almost never carry a balance when payment is due 2 closed accounts 2 cards are with Capital One (one from 12yrs ago is an authorized user account that was created to establish credit) Credit age: 4 years and 11 months Derogatory marks: zero Hard inquiries: 0 before applying (now 1) Last credit card that I was approved for was in Dec 2023 Equifax 822 (after hard inquiry) Experian 794 (after hard inquiry) TransUnion 821 (after hard inquiry) $128,000 available credit across all cards 13 active accounts:
Capital One - 12yrs, 9mo PayPal - 10yrs, 11mo Capital One - 6yrs, 7mo Chase - 5yrs, 3mo Amex - 5yrs, 1mo Chase - 5yrs Chase - 4yrs, 9mo Chase - 4yrs, 4mo Chase - 3yrs, 3mo Chase - 3yrs Chase - 2yrs, 3mo Citi - 1yr, 4mo Amex - 5mo
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2024.05.21 15:38 neverumbrella [0 YOE] Do I include an internship that I just started on my resume, and if so, any bullet points?
Just a question before I post my resume: I just started a 4 months DevOps internship, but I am done with school so looking to apply to jobs right now to start in September. I'm looking for a SWE position ideally but my resume is kind of weak. Because I just started at this job, I have just been onboarding and haven't really done much, so I'm not sure how that should look on my resume as I don't have much bullet point material. I do have a few projects that I've been assigned to and have started working on now that I could talk about, but I haven't actually done anything concrete with them yet so I'm not sure if that's appropriate to include.
I have one previous internship on my resume from Summer 2022 that was in Test Automation Development (QA). If I don't have a lot to write about the DevOps position, I can also include a Performance Test Analyst internship from 2021, but otherwise I'd probably just leave it off.
I know my experience is kind of shitty, but I have to write something, so any suggestions would be appreciated!
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2024.05.21 15:25 Ghost-Quartet Happy 120th Birthday to Fats Waller - A look at the music and legacy of one of pop's greatest entertainers
https://facts.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/15-facts-about-fats-waller-1689249690.jpg This is a subreddit primarily focused on modern pop music, but for his 120th birthday I want to take a moment to remember one of the most iconic pop acts in American history:
Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller
A jazz pianist, a singer, and a prolific songwriter famous for his ability to jump onstage and "lift up the band," Fats Waller was a regular fixture of the nightlife scene in New York (an important figure of the legendary Harlem Renaissance) and toured his act all around the country in addition to working as a recording artist in the budding record industry.
In a way, he was one of America's first pop stars- a musical prodigy who dropped out of high school, broke into the music industry when he was a teen, sold tons of records, and developed a huge onstage persona and lived a hard partying lifestyle. We've heard that story a million times, but Fats did it first.
An often repeated story about him recounts a shocking incident where gangster Al Capone kidnapped him off the street to force him to play at a birthday party, because everybody wanted to party with Fats Waller! A less repeated story is this one I found in an NPR article that describes him selling eight of his original songs in exchange for eight hamburgers, which he then consumed in a single sitting.
So certainly, a larger than life figure.
The Records
His legacy as a founding figure of America's pop scene extends to a place you might not expect: back in 1926, he signed a recording contract with the Victor Talking Machine Company, one of the earliest manufacturers and distributors of phonographs and records, which would be bought out by the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in 1929. Then in 1968, the company would be renamed... RCA Records!
RCA is still a powerful record label today and it's partially thanks to Fats, who was a big moneymaker for them in the early days of the record industry when they were literally selling records.
Over the course of his twenty five year career, he copyrighted around five hundred recordings- supposedly, the label would send him into a recording booth with bunches of sheet music bought from Tin Pan Alley composers and he would rearrange them on the spot to give them that special Fats Waller touch!
But he's best remembered for his skills as a pianist and, most importantly, his songwriting skills. I want to take a moment to highlight that because I firmly believe he's one of the greatest songwriters in history- many of his hits have been accepted as standards and are still in rotation with jazz singers today.
The Music
You might have heard his song "Ain't Misbehavin'," which became something of his signature song after he performed it in the landmark film Stormy Weather (1943), and it's the perfect encapsulation of his style. A clever piano line, a catchy melody, a touch of humor, and a lot of heart. It's just timeless music.
I know for certain / The one I love
I'm through with flirtin' / It's just you I'm thinkin' of
Ain't misbehavin' / Saving my love for you (for you)
(And you) (And you)
There's a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor to the song that's signature Fats- in addition to the lyrics he wrote, he was known to improv and throw new jokes in on the fly during live performances.
We're lucky enough to have footage of him performing "Your Feets Too Big" (another one of his signature numbers where he chastises a woman for, you guessed it, her foot size) and you can just see the charisma oozing off of him as he banters with the band and makes eyes at the camera. All while playing the piano too!
And he was no innocent either, often lacing his songs with innuendo that will shatter any illusions you have about old music being overly conservative. Take, for example, Hattie Noel's recording of "Find Out What They Like," which begins with a disclaimer that the song is "strictly about home cooking" before she sings this:
Find out what he likes / And how he likes it
Go on and give it to him just that way
Give it to him when he wants it / And any time he wants it
And don't you have a single word to say!
He was often performing in nightclubs and bars, which meant he knew how to get the crowd going- "The Joint Is Jumpin'" is the quintessential 1920s party anthem, with the title referring to a secret code phrase that bootleggers would use during the prohibition era to let people know that a party had illegal alcohol. The jaunty music he wrote did a lot to get people on the dance floors as well!
But though he's associated with lively entertainment, there was some grit beneath all that as well. Despite his success, Waller was still a black man living in early 20th century America, and he channelled that into legendary "Black and Blue" (a hit for Louis Armstrong) which is considered by some to be one of the first jazz protest songs:
I'm white inside, but that don't help my case / 'Cause I can't hide what is in my face
How would it end? Ain't got a friend / My only sin is in my skin
What did I do to be so black and blue?
Whatever the occasion, Fats had a song for it.
The End
But like a lot of great artists, Fats had his troubles. He was known for his hard partying lifestyle and frequent money problems that pushed him to be constantly working, and he would tragically pass away in 1943 from pneumonia while on tour.
The man was only 39 years old at the time, but as of today his legacy officially stretches 120 years! So spin a record today for Fats Waller, and get the joint jumpin' in his memory.
If you'd like to hear more of his music, I'd strongly recommend setting aside ninety minutes to watch the Broadway musical Ain't Misbehavin' because it's an incredible piece of theatre that showcases his music spectacularly. Diana Ross & The Supremes did an adorable tribute to him on The Ed Sullivan Show that's worth a watch too.
Any other Fats Waller fans in the sub? What are some of your favorite recordings of his songs?
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2024.05.21 15:21 Lili_Danube Diane Lane is a beautiful actress but almost none of her performances leave a major impression. You remember her beauty but you don't really leave impressed by her acting.
The only time I felt she was very good was in Unfaithful but in almost everything I've seen her in is like "yeah she's really pretty" and that's that.
Something about Diane Lane gives a Ice Queen vibe. Even in the romcoms she did, there's a hesitancy, a forcedness that doesn't ring true. You like her because she's pretty but you don't warm up to her like a Sandra Bullock or a Julia Roberts. There's a charisma factor.
And in the 80s, she wasn't a very good actress. I mean, her performance in The Cotton Club was HORRIBLE. It felt like a teenager playing dress up. And that movie she did, Touched by Love, should have ended her career with how bad she was in it. It says a lot when Deborah Raffin manages to out-act you.
She got better in the 90s but not by much. She was okay in A Walk in the Moon which she got good reviews for. I still think Anna Paquin was better than her in that movie.
A actress that is similar to her but is a much better actress, the highly underrated Mary Elizabeth Manstrantonio.
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2024.05.21 15:16 TheAnonymousGhoul How do I know if a writer/reviewer is a scammer
I know how to detect an art scammer but not a writing or writing reviewing scammer. I need to know more about this stuff for future project purposes. Any usual giveaways?
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2024.05.21 15:15 vinz_reddit Needs Optimization for Price
Hi everyone,
Been a shadow follower of this Sub for some time. Thank you to all who are able to help me or just take an interest.
PC Parts List
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LCkjVW Note: I already bought the NVIDIA 4080 FE as it was such a rarity to find it in the first place. Also, I have a 1TB Gen3 Crucial P3 SSD already for storage
Purpose: Hosting production LLMs / Deep Learning / Gaming Target Price: $2,000 ± 100
Wanted your help on the following
- Replacing parts with lower priced parts which won't compromise on the performance
- Any improvement suggestions people who have experience with LLMs and hosting
I am from India and the current setup is kind of pricey.
EDIT: Adding in some main consideration points for the august audience here 1.
z790m from Gigabyte - it has 12+2 VRM instead of 16+2 on the ATX - how much of an impact will that have? Any owner reviews as there are no reviews I found for this online. Its added due to low cost and Gigabyte branding 2.
z790 requirement - going for z790 only because I will be doing light overclock/undervolt and some memory/GPU overclocking - you can say the nerd in me wants to play and optimize - this will be my first system 3.
RAM - I think 64GB is probably required here (maybe more?) but open to cheaper if you think 6000 MT/s is overkill 4.
SSD Requirement - SSD added here will be the primary bootdrive - I already have one for storage and can get more later - MSI seemed to be a great write speed/$ so added that - Open to other brands and maybe 512GB 5.
Power Requirement - Power costs are high so will going for a 14700f on b760 be better - and will that impact my target purpose much - that would also be a little cheaper 6.
PSU - What will be the right wattage? Am I spending too much? 7.
Cabinet - Phanteks XT Pro Ultra - good bang for the buck and Tom's hardware recommends it but open to other cheaper options there too - has 3.2*2 front USB and 4 140mm fans included so wow
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2024.05.21 15:13 aLittlePheonix1 25 [M4F] Europe/Anywhere - Together forever?
Hello!
I am looking for a person with whom we can connect with and build a relationship together. Befriend each other from the start, spend time together, have new experiences, be it new to both or teach each other different things. Nerd out about stuff we like, support each other and slowly build our own world. The end goal that I envision and would love to achieve is just some basic, yet, intimate moments, that I believe both would enjoy, like:
- Making music playlists together for different occasions and moods.
- Having lazy days, where both stay in and do nothing all day, except eat snacks, or maybe order take out, watch shows/movies/anime etc. and just enjoy the time.
- Having game nights, with dim lights, slow, calm, not too loud music, maybe from a playlist that both made, playing board games, something like chess maybe or something we randomly bought at a store the other day, because we thought it looked interesting (and in actuality the board game ends up uninteresting and we just put it back in the box, on a shelf and never touch it again). Video games are also an option, sitting on the couch with two controllers, or whatever else both desire at that time.
- Cook together dishes we both like, or have cooking disasters. Decide to try out a new recipe that both never tried before, completely mess everything up, maybe burn it, maybe miss something, and just laugh about how dumb we are, leave it for next time and just order take out instead.
- Shopping together, for stuff we need and don't need. Occasionally purchasing something goofy or dumb, because in the moment it was funny or interesting. (Yes, like that board game, that's still on the shelf over there by the way, collecting dust).
- Maybe having a mutual collection of something, like figurines, magnets, or something nerdy. Stuff from shows, movies, anime, books, games etc.
- Teaching each other different things, supporting and motivating each other throughout everything.
There's more of course, but generally moments like these are the end goal. In short. the end goal is a romantic lifelong relationship.
About hobbies, I have a lot of hobbies and interests. My main hobbies would be working out, I'm a gym rat, I love working out. Gaming, I enjoy playing video games, board games, just games in general during my free time. Watching videos, streams, shows, movies, anime. I watch Youtube daily. a lot of different stuff. I enjoy watching true crime, like JCS, cam footage, documentaries and etc., games, reviews, news, memes and honestly, pretty much everything, mostly just go off of recommended or something I was waiting for. Besides videos, I mainly watch anime. I love all kinds. TV shows and movies not that much, due to either watching alone is not that interesting, or already watched everything I liked and no new parts, seasons, episodes came out yet. I enjoy listening to music, my taste is all over the place, genre doesn't really matter, I just have to like the song, I also like writing, started writing a story some time back and still in the process of combining all the elements, though it's a very slow process due to time and how much actually gets invested into that. And generally I am artsy, I enjoy imagining and creating. There are more interests, like learning languages for example, or drawing maybe, but they are something I do from time to time maybe, or during different moods, but these are mostly my main hobbies that I do day to day.
My main values are communication and effort. I believe anything can be achieved if both parties put the same amount of effort towards each other. That's how a true relationship will be built. In my eyes, communication is key to everything. I am a non-judgemental person, and always want and willing to talk everything through, so every opinion is heard, every view is understood and both parties are satisfied. Without clear and well communication, everything will just fall apart piece by piece, especially if the communication and effort is one sided.
Your location or distance doesn't matter. My age range is 18 - 35.
If any of this caught your interest, feel free to reach out!
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2024.05.21 15:13 aLittlePheonix1 25 [M4F] Europe/Anywhere - Together forever?
Hello!
I am looking for a person with whom we can connect with and build a relationship together. Befriend each other from the start, spend time together, have new experiences, be it new to both or teach each other different things. Nerd out about stuff we like, support each other and slowly build our own world. The end goal that I envision and would love to achieve is just some basic, yet, intimate moments, that I believe both would enjoy, like:
- Making music playlists together for different occasions and moods.
- Having lazy days, where both stay in and do nothing all day, except eat snacks, or maybe order take out, watch shows/movies/anime etc. and just enjoy the time.
- Having game nights, with dim lights, slow, calm, not too loud music, maybe from a playlist that both made, playing board games, something like chess maybe or something we randomly bought at a store the other day, because we thought it looked interesting (and in actuality the board game ends up uninteresting and we just put it back in the box, on a shelf and never touch it again). Video games are also an option, sitting on the couch with two controllers, or whatever else both desire at that time.
- Cook together dishes we both like, or have cooking disasters. Decide to try out a new recipe that both never tried before, completely mess everything up, maybe burn it, maybe miss something, and just laugh about how dumb we are, leave it for next time and just order take out instead.
- Shopping together, for stuff we need and don't need. Occasionally purchasing something goofy or dumb, because in the moment it was funny or interesting. (Yes, like that board game, that's still on the shelf over there by the way, collecting dust).
- Maybe having a mutual collection of something, like figurines, magnets, or something nerdy. Stuff from shows, movies, anime, books, games etc.
- Teaching each other different things, supporting and motivating each other throughout everything.
There's more of course, but generally moments like these are the end goal. In short. the end goal is a romantic lifelong relationship.
About hobbies, I have a lot of hobbies and interests. My main hobbies would be working out, I'm a gym rat, I love working out. Gaming, I enjoy playing video games, board games, just games in general during my free time. Watching videos, streams, shows, movies, anime. I watch Youtube daily. a lot of different stuff. I enjoy watching true crime, like JCS, cam footage, documentaries and etc., games, reviews, news, memes and honestly, pretty much everything, mostly just go off of recommended or something I was waiting for. Besides videos, I mainly watch anime. I love all kinds. TV shows and movies not that much, due to either watching alone is not that interesting, or already watched everything I liked and no new parts, seasons, episodes came out yet. I enjoy listening to music, my taste is all over the place, genre doesn't really matter, I just have to like the song, I also like writing, started writing a story some time back and still in the process of combining all the elements, though it's a very slow process due to time and how much actually gets invested into that. And generally I am artsy, I enjoy imagining and creating. There are more interests, like learning languages for example, or drawing maybe, but they are something I do from time to time maybe, or during different moods, but these are mostly my main hobbies that I do day to day.
My main values are communication and effort. I believe anything can be achieved if both parties put the same amount of effort towards each other. That's how a true relationship will be built. In my eyes, communication is key to everything. I am a non-judgemental person, and always want and willing to talk everything through, so every opinion is heard, every view is understood and both parties are satisfied. Without clear and well communication, everything will just fall apart piece by piece, especially if the communication and effort is one sided.
Your location or distance doesn't matter. My age range is 18 - 35.
If any of this caught your interest, feel free to reach out!
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2024.05.21 15:10 Snushy_101 Best 2024 Livestorm Alternatives for Engaging Events
| Exploring Livestorm alternatives can enhance your virtual event experience. With various platforms available, finding the right fit, such as webinar software, is crucial for engaging and interactive branded webinars. Uncover solutions that offer seamless integration, customization options, robust features, and engaging webinars to elevate your online events. Useful Links: - Livestorm alternatives LifeTime Deal
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Key Takeaways - Consider exploring Livestorm alternatives if you seek more diverse features, affordable price, and pricing options.
- Boost attendee experience and engagement at virtual events by choosing webinar platforms that offer interactive features like polls, Q&A sessions, and breakout rooms.
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- Choose the right Livestorm alternative based on your specific needs, budget constraints, and long-term goals by contrasting webinar platforms and reviewing a list.
- By assessing these factors thoroughly, including attendees and engagement features, you can select a platform that aligns with your event objectives and maximizes participant interaction.
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Making Informed Decisions Pricing Plans When comparing Livestorm alternatives, it's crucial to research and compare pricing plans. Look for platforms that offer flexible pricing options tailored to different businesses and marketing needs. Consider factors like active contacts allowed, session limits, and additional costs for extra features. Ease of Use and Features User-friendly interfaces, intuitive navigation, and a wide range of features are essential when choosing a Livestorm alternative. Businesses should opt for platforms that offer seamless integration with existing tools, customizable branding options, and robust capabilities for hosting live events. Analytics and Engagement Tools Analyze the availability of extensive analytics tools that provide valuable insights into audience behavior and event performance. Look for platforms that offer interactive features like polls, Q&A sessions, and chat functionalities to enhance audience engagement during live sessions. CRM Integrations Consider the compatibility of Livestorm alternatives with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. Opt for platforms that seamlessly integrate with popular CRM software to streamline lead management, improve sales processes, and enhance user experience. Choosing the Right Alternative Prioritize Platforms When exploring livestorm alternatives, prioritize platforms aligning with your business goals and webinar requirements. Consider the scalability, customization options, and integration capabilities. Balance Features Select an alternative to Livestorm that strikes a balance between features, pricing, and user experience. Look for tools supporting interactive features like polls and audience engagement. Necessary Tools Ensure the chosen platform offers the necessary tools for creating engaging and successful webinars. Look for features like customizable branding options, robust analytics, and seamless support services. Summary Now that you understand why seeking Livestorm alternatives is crucial and have explored ways to enhance event engagement, compare key features, and make informed decisions, it's time to choose the right alternative for your needs. Remember, selecting the best platform tailored to your requirements will significantly impact the success of your virtual events. Make sure to assess each option thoroughly and consider factors like pricing, features, and user-friendliness. By doing so, you can ensure a seamless transition and elevate your event experiences for both you and your attendees. Take control of your screenshare sessions! 🖥️ Try Livestorm free and see the difference. Don't delay in implementing these insights and selecting the ideal Livestorm alternative for your future events. Your audience's engagement and overall event success depend on making informed choices now. Take action today to unlock the full potential of your virtual events! Frequently Asked Questions What are the benefits of considering Livestorm alternatives? Exploring Livestorm alternatives can lead to finding a platform better suited to your specific needs, offering unique features and pricing that align with your goals. How can event engagement be improved by switching to an alternative to Livestorm? By choosing a Livestorm alternative, you may discover tools and functionalities that enhance attendee interaction, boost participation rates, and ultimately create more memorable and engaging events. What key features should I compare when evaluating Livestorm alternatives? When comparing Livestorm alternatives, focus on aspects like customization options, integrations with other tools, analytics capabilities, user interface intuitiveness, customer support quality, and pricing plans. How can I make informed decisions when selecting an alternative to Livestorm? To make an informed decision about Livestorm alternatives, gather feedback from current users, take advantage of free trials or demos, consider scalability for future needs, evaluate customer reviews and ratings, and assess how well the platform aligns with your event objectives. Why is choosing the right Livestorm alternative crucial for event success? Selecting the right Livestorm alternative is vital as it directly impacts the overall success of your events. By choosing a platform that meets your requirements effectively, you can ensure smoother event management processes and achieve higher levels of participant satisfaction. Useful Links: - Livestorm alternatives LifeTime Deal
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2024.05.21 15:09 Paradox_HS Post-Uni Job Hunting Anxiety
Hi all!
I don't intend for this post to be too much of a woe is me, my life decisions coming back to haunt me kind of post. I'm mostly looking for advice regarding next steps, and if there are things i'm missing.
I'm from the UK (27M) and i've just wrapped up my Degree. I've previously been in this position after briefly studying Accountancy in College in 2013 and having a mental breakdown which pushed me into leaving and looking for work since. Besides one admin related job I received three years after leaving college that I left due to apathy, I pursued work in Esports until 2019 where I got my A-Levels in College for Game Design and my degree from '21-24 in Esports.
At the time of writing, I have absolutely zero idea on what I want to do with my career at this point and have received very little practical advice on the subject. Most of the jobs I see online in my region of the UK are mostly revolved around Sales or Marketing, which as an introvert with very few personal acquaintances I know i'm terrible at. (I've been told that i'm fairly kind and nice to be around in person, but I am terrible in front of a crowd or pitching ideas) Ideally i'd like to explore Events Management (Either Digital or Physical) but there appears to be very little availability in that market for uni graduates, and i'm finding my options to be more and more limited by the day.
My parents are both on 3+ hour drives (in my mother's case, 8+) away from me, so I also have constant anxiety over moving back in and trying to apply digitally from there. When I was in the aforementioned job hunting time from '13-'19 I was stuck in a remote part of the country, taking care of my brother with downs syndrome and my mental health nosedived. I genuinely don't know if I can handle being put under a similar situation now in 2024.
The advice I have been given mostly consists of: 'Just apply for everything until you make it'. Which frankly doesn't help me when i'm put on the spot and asked: "Why do you want this job" and having to desperately avoid answering with: "So I don't fall into depression and end up homeless." Like, today for example I was brought in for a Group Interview at the local theatre for a Marketing Role and I was so clearly out of my depth that I couldn't present ideas better than the two guys at my table who were clearly already invested into marketing and/or knew more about the location than me.
Do I think I could've done more to prepare? Absolutely. I could've looked into actual plays ahead of time rather than bouncing off of people, or tried to present ideas more coherently, but I knew the role wasn't for me and the interviewees most likely could tell. I'm having a very difficult time envisioning this not being a recurring problem when every interview will be based on how I can present myself, rather than skills based work. Since I believe I definitely have the skill capacity to be able to engage in the average role a uni grad would be expected to perform, but I can't show it in those kinds of settings.
Tl;dr; Older Uni Graduate has zero ideas what he wants to work as, and is struggling on how to overcome Social Anxiety & Autism (and likely undiagnosed depression) in order to get a job after University when nothing in his field of study is on offer.
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2024.05.21 15:06 AplabTheSamurai Name a movie that was underwhelming but you feel is overhated.
| My pick: I could go with the usual spiel about how Tiger 3’s storyline didn’t resonate with the Indian audience, but that’s not why it disappointed me. In my initial review, one of my biggest criticisms was how the supporting cast was treated—the biggest offenders being Hassan (Vishal Jethwa) and Javed (Danish Bhat). I quite liked the direction the writers were going in with Hassan in this film, but then they decided to make him pull the sacrifice card in a manner that effectively undid his character arc from Tiger Zinda Hai. And this was well after Abrar and Karan (also both unnecessary deaths) had already died. As for Javed…oh boy. What can I even say about this? The twist only makes rewatches of TZH much more awkward. Does this mean I think Tiger 3 is a bad film? Far from it. Aside from the Pakistan plot, the writing of the supporting cast’s character arcs and how boring the Pathaan sequence was, there were plenty of things that I found well done. submitted by AplabTheSamurai to bollywood [link] [comments] |
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