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2024.05.21 16:05 palindrome03 Single girl friend is cutting off/fading long time friends who are in relationships?

I have a girl friend since childhood who, as it seems as we approach our 30s this year, is cutting off me and other long time friends because we are in relationships. A little background, we've had our ups and downs especially in our teen years because she was always hyper competitive with me, but she is a good friend with a big heart. I feel closer personality to my friends I've met in adulthood but I cherish our long term friendship and now that we live halfway across the country, I'm conscious about putting in more effort to maintain our friendship. However, it seems like she has started to cut off me and our other mutual childhood friend because we found partners. I've been dating a great guy for almost a year and our other friend got married 2 years ago. Both of us are independent outside our relationships, we don't just talk about our partners or invite partners to everything.
My friend stopped replying to our text threads and offers to Facetime etc, just no response in months. My friends live near each other, and the friend (without the partner) had a birthday party and invited a bunch of people, and didn't invite our mutual (married) friend. I didn't recognize a the people, so I creeped on their IGs and a lot of them have posts all about being happy being single or not needing a man (which is valid too.) I sent my friend a birthday gift as well as a personal gift because she recently bought a house, which is a huge accomplishment I'm proud of her for. She never acknowledged either gift --I checked the tracking images and it was delivered. I think this is rude and ungrateful, but it's not the reason I will end a friendship.
I've noticed my friend has made more and more bitter comments about people in relationships. She visited me and before she even met my boyfriend, she asked why he was still single in his late 30s (we are about 8 years apart), in a smug way. (And on that trip I introduced her to my bf, but we had plenty of days of JUST girl time). She commented after another friend's wedding "they're gonna have problems in their marriage", and said about one of our friends who got her first boyfriend "it won't last, it's her first bf." These comments don't feel very supportive and I feel like she's becoming jaded. Unfortunately my friend has not had great luck in the dating world and I know she wants to get married and have kids. Her taste in men hasn't been great, but I know she craves the kind of stable, career driven partner my friends and I have. And I'm not unsympathetic to the pros and the cons of being single at this age, I know it can be harder to not have a partner, whether financially or emotionally. I've lived on my own (still do), done the dating apps scene, etc., it's not like I would ever dismiss her for being single or her dating struggles
I worry in your 30s this is the dreaded "friends go separate ways" or separate paths type situation, which I don't want to happen (makes me so sad). I do see there starts to be more of a schism between people who have partners or are planning for kids, than those who don't, but it can't be insurmountable! Has anyone experienced similar with a friend with a jealous or bad attitude about friends partnering up? Will time help heal any issues and she'll come back around or should I be trying to do more with the friendship?
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2024.05.21 16:01 Far-War-3804 B022 JAG CONVICTS D.C. DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR TREASON. The UNITED STATES NAVY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL'S CORPS CONVICTED U.S. ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT of COLUMBIA MATTHEW GRAVES OF TREASON. GRAVES had VOWED TO REMAIN SILENT BUT ENDED UP SELF-SNITHCHING HIMSELF INTO DEATH SENTENCE. March 24, 2024.

B022 JAG CONVICTS D.C. DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR TREASON. The UNITED STATES NAVY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL'S CORPS CONVICTED U.S. ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT of COLUMBIA MATTHEW GRAVES OF TREASON. GRAVES had VOWED TO REMAIN SILENT BUT ENDED UP SELF-SNITHCHING HIMSELF INTO DEATH SENTENCE. March 24, 2024.
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JAG CONVICTS D.C. DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR TREASON. The UNITED STATES NAVY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL'S CORPS CONVICTED U.S. ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT of COLUMBIA MATTHEW GRAVES OF TREASON. GRAVES had VOWED TO REMAIN SILENT BUT ENDED UP SELF-SNITHCHING HIMSELF INTO DEATH SENTENCE. March 24, 2024.
Last week, the United States Navy Judge Advocate Generalā€™s Corps convicted U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Matthew Graves of treason. Graves had vowed to remain silent but ended up self-snitching himself into a death sentence.
As reported in January, Delta Force operators captured Graves while he was vacationing at a Colorado ski resort. The Deep State pawn was taken to a holding facility and, later, to Guantanamo Bay for intake and interrogation. Predictably, he had refused JAGā€™s magnanimous plea deal: lifelong imprisonment in exchange for an admission of guilt and the whereabouts of retired and active-duty military personnel allegedly held at secret federal penitentiaries. Graves reportedly told investigators he only meted out the punishment and that if covert prisons existed, Merrick Garland had the coordinates. Then he was all bluff and bluster, saying JAG would eventually incur Bidenā€™s wrath.
Two months of confinement in a six-by-nine-foot cubicle hardened Gravesā€™ resolve, his disdain for all things Trump. He likened Trump to Apollyon, the Destroyer of Revelation 9:11, and MAGA to a destructive swarm of locusts.
ā€œWhere Trump goes, destruction follows. Heā€™s the personification of evil, the destroyer,ā€ Graves had said.
As he stepped inside Guantanamo Bayā€™s south courtroom, flanked by a pair of MPs, he shouted that his only regret in life was his failure to prosecute all ā€œmaggotā€ MAGA patriots in the country and condemn them to life behind bars or an eternity in purgatory.
ā€œSpare us your fantasies, detainee Graves, and have a seat,ā€ Vice Admiral Darse E. Crandall said. ā€œWeā€™ll make this procedure as quick and painful for you as possible.ā€
The Admiral introduced the panel, three Marine Corps officers whom JAG had empaneled to weigh the evidence against Graves impartially. Nonetheless, their eyes narrowed contemptuously at Graves as he seated himself and announced he would not participate in the tribunal.
ā€œIā€™ll say now all Iā€™ll say today,ā€ Graves said. ā€œI reject this tribunal. ā€œIt is false. I am detained illegally, and there will be retribution.ā€
ā€œWeā€™re happy you got that off your chest,ā€ Admiral Crandall said.
He then approached the panel. ā€œDetainee Graves, in all his splendor, has boasted about how his vital role in coordinating the nationwide prosecution of over 1,000 J6ers helped make America a safer country. What he never said, and whatā€™s been proven by publicly available video evidence, is that the overwhelming majority of the 1,000 committed no crimes. They practiced their 1st Amendment right to assemble and express views through peaceful protest, the protest of a stolen election. He doesnā€™t deny these facts; heā€™s proud of it.ā€
ā€œDamn right, I am,ā€ Graves blurted. ā€œThey got less than they deserved. I wanted them all wired to the chair, trembling and sizzling as they fried. Anyone questioning Bidenā€™s victory shouldā€™ve had poison put in their veins or have been electrocuted. And that means all of you! And when I leave here, I will ensure that happens, especially after this.ā€
ā€œEasy now, detainee Graves. You wouldnā€™t want to risk your innocence,ā€ Admiral Crandall taunted. You did what you felt was right, of course.ā€
ā€œYou felt their punishments didnā€™t fit their crimes, didnā€™t you?ā€ Admiral Crandall goaded.
ā€œThatā€™s right. All of them, just like you all, are domestic terrorists and deserve a life sentence or death. But, no, I couldnā€™t do that. I was told 22 years maximum for insurrection and, in some casesā€”probation. D.C. is ours, not theirs, and we had the authority to hunt down those MAGA pukes. MAGA, MAGA, MAGAā€”I was sick and fucking tired of hearing about MAGA. And that goes for your military traitors, too; you assholes who still support Donald Trump. What is wrong with you people?ā€ Graves said.
ā€œWe support the Constitution of the United States, detainee Graves,ā€ the Admiral replied.
ā€œIā€™ve said enough,ā€ Graves said, but continued his reproval anyway. ā€œThe Constitution, the Constitution, the Constitution, thatā€™s all I ever hear you people talk about, your undying devotion to a document that shouldā€™ve been burned long ago. We donā€™t care about your Constitution anymore. Itā€™s a prehistoric fossil written by men who have turned to dust. If Iā€™m gone, someone else will pick up the torch. How many have you killed, Admiral Crandall? Youā€™re a practiced hypocrite.ā€
The Admiral ordered MPs to restrain and gag Graves. He showed the panel a copy of an email Graves had sent to FBI Director Christopher Wray in April 2021, which highlighted his hatred for and desire to eradicate the ā€œJanuary 6 insurrectionists.ā€ His discursive jeremiad bounced between slandering and defaming President Trump and labeling MAGA a threat to democracy. ā€œAny man or woman over 13 years of age identifying as MAGA should be summarily put to death; any man or woman calling themselves patriots should likewise meet a gas chamber,ā€ Graves wrote.
In one paragraph, he ascribed President Trumpā€™s charisma to witchcraft, saying Trump ā€œput spellsā€ on his friends, family, and supporters.
ā€œItā€™s more rational than it sounds, Director Wray. Why else would a woman like Melania stay with the buffoon? Why else would half the country bow to him? Yes, theyā€™re all nuts, but thereā€™s more to it. Demonology,ā€ Graves wrote.
ā€œThis commission doesnā€™t recognize insanity or occultism as mechanisms of defense,ā€ Admiral Crandall said. ā€œThe facts are clear and indisputable. The detainee knowingly used specious charges to prosecute and jail innocent people. Many of them were federal plants who were prosecuted and released. The Deep State did a very good job obfuscating which were plants, but we also know that many law-abiding citizens remain behind bars. Detainee Graves committed acts of treason, and I ask you panel members to find him guilty of that crime.ā€
Graves shuddered in his seat, mumbling into the gag.
The panel unanimously delivered a verdict of guilty and recommended the death penalty.
Admiral Crandall assented, and he scheduled Gravesā€™ execution for Tuesday, March 26.
I anticipate having information on Merrick Garlandā€™s tribunal tomorrow.
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2024.05.21 16:01 Cant_Touch_Me84 One year today...

D-day was exactly a year ago today. I knew it would be hard, but I'd hoped I wouldn't be feeling it to the same level... We have been together 6 years, he used porn from 6 months in, till just after our 5 year anniversary. The night before I found it, he had turned me down for sex and insisted I should stay up and play my video game (hogwarts legacy at the time) to unwind. Not unusual, as I sleep less than he does, but something didn't sit right. The next morning I unlocked his phone to see what time his alarms were going off, so I could plan my morning/day. It was still open on Internet history (video history) and had been recently cleared. If I hadn't then found the accidental screenshot, I probably would still be in the dark today...
He's been clean since D-day (as far as I'm aware) he does have blockers on his phone (and on our home internet), and I get daily reports of his activity, as well as being free to check his phone whenever, but that's not who I want to be. I CAN check, I rarely do. But anytime I have, it's been clean. Nothing suspicious on reports, nothing suspicious on the phone. So why do I still feel so unsafe?!? Part of me wishes I'd catch him again so I can just be done. Done with the anxiety, nausea and doubts. BUT I know that's unfair if he really is doing the work and hasn't looked in a year...
He's more attentive than he used to be, we have a better sex life; but I still get weird after sometimes, feeling like maybe I'm just the fill-in for porn, and that his "want" has nothing to do with me, and it's more "boredom" "stress relief" or something built up from women he's been ogling during the day.
Does this feeling lessen over time? I'm 90% sure it's paranoia rather than intuition, but I'm just such a bad judge of that these days. I believed him for so long that our disconnect was just due to stresses at work, family, friends etc. I was so naive for so long. I thought I was FINALLY in an honest loving relationship, and it's so hard being reminded that it was all as fake and shallow as my previous relationships. At least with them I KNEW it wasn't likely to end in marriage or anything. I feel so stupid every day of my life now. I just wish I'd not been so trusting.
He's listening to PBSE podcast regularly, journalling (though not as often as I'd like), and has been trying to get into therapy for 6 months, but they won't see him due to alcohol use. So he's been referred to sort that BEFORE they will even give him any other therapy. 2 assessments down, and 3 email chases later, we are still waiting for them to get back in touch. Why is it so hard!?!
Sorry for the long rant, I didn't realise I had so much to say. Any and all advice welcome. Neuro-spicy over here, so information may not be in the best order :/
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2024.05.21 15:58 Potential_Jicama9241 Should i forgive my boyfriend?

I (F19) have been dating my boyfriend (M22) for 8 months now. Two months ago, I discovered my worst nightmare when I decided to go through his phone.
When I went through his phone, I not only found masses of porn but also pictures of his ex (F21) and her being on his ignored friend requests on Snapchat (meaning heā€™d removed her, but she still had him added). Iā€™d checked this before because weā€™d previously had issues with his ex, but she wasnā€™t there, so it was recent. He also had a call to her on Valentine's Day. After some prying and a ton of lying from him, we actually talked about it. He said he only sent food for the cat and that heā€™d stop the porn. A few days later, I gave him an ultimatum: - Stop communication with her, only send food for the cat. - You donā€™t need to save pictures of the cat with her in it. - No more porn.
He agreed and promised to follow these conditions.
After this, when I looked at his search history, it had been deleted, so he only had two days of history. I asked about it after a few weeks, and he told me this was because of ā€œmy birthday presents being on thereā€ and how ā€œhe doesnā€™t want me to see since I checked before.ā€ Even though none of his lies lined up with when I checked, I ignored it.
Now, Iā€™ve found him searching for porn again. He told me itā€™s just from an open tab. I donā€™t believe him, but he insists that he didnā€™t watch porn and that heā€™s followed the ultimatum. I still canā€™t believe him, and Iā€™m not sure if I should stand my ground and leave or stay and work things out. Because of his past of lying, I feel like Iā€™m walking into a trap. But i also feel like we have so much potential because i love him dearly.
I know a lot of people are going to get upset that Iā€™ve checked his phone, but he told me he was fine with it and open to it, and I wouldnā€™t have a problem if he checked mine.
For additional information:
He and his ex were married, dated for 4 years, got matching tattoos, and had a stillborn.
At the start of our relationship, he led me to believe he was someone who never let exes back no matter what, someone who got rid of them the second they messed up. So, to find out he was still contacting her was shocking. I wouldā€™ve understood given their situation with the cat and the stillborn. Itā€™s just the way heā€™s made himself seem, only to be lying the whole time.
I did not know about them being married or having a stillborn until a few weeks in. At that point, I felt I was too deep into the relationship to throw away what we had. He told me he was ā€œtoo scared to tell meā€ and he ā€œwanted to wait until the right time,ā€ which I can understand.
For a few weeks after, he was being funny about giving me his Instagram, so I made a new account and found out heā€™d blocked me on it. I also found out he was still following his ex and she was following him. This stopped once I confronted him and he followed me instead.
Another few months later, I found provocative pictures of women on his Pinterest saves. He obviously just said that he saved them because they dressed like me, which some did, but out of the 15 pictures, only 4 did. The rest were just women in underwear.
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2024.05.21 15:57 thegreatkizzatsby Diet-controlledā€¦ induction? Wait for spontaneous labor? What was your experience? So confused and anxious

I know this is an often-discussed topic here but I would love to hear any advice or experiences from my fellow GD mamas - this sub has been really helpful for me and Iā€™m hearing different opinions from different doctors in my practice.
For starters, I love my OB practice, but they do follow the practice of rotating you through the different doctors within the practice for every appointment throughout pregnancy so youā€™re familiar with each before going into labor. Due to this, Iā€™ve gotten different opinions from the different doctors. I was diagnosed with GD at 28 weeks and have been diet controlled the entire time (Iā€™m 38+4 today). I would say my numbers have been 97% within range, with very few spikes. However, in the last three days Iā€™ve had one spike per day (supposed to be under 120 after 2 hours, all have been below 130 but still a slight spike).
I have been told different things since my dx ā€” 1) since Iā€™m well diet-controlled, I could conceivably go up to 41 weeks and spontaneously go into labor without issue, 2) even though I AM diet controlled, if I donā€™t go into labor by my due date they will schedule an induction, 3) I can opt for an elective induction after the 39-week mark if I want, basically if Iā€™m just tired of being pregnant. No one has actually discussed induction at length with me (I do plan to ask at my checkup today) and I have no idea what to expect if this is something theyā€™re willing to put on a schedule.
I do not want to go past my due date, but I donā€™t know the risks of an elective induction. I so far have no signs of labor. Baby is head down. I was in a lot of pain when I got my first cervix check at 36 weeks & would very much like to not agree to another one. I have not had weekly NSTs, only two, that I requested due to decreased/changed fetal activity. I had a BPP for the first time last week (again, at my request due to feeling like he was in a malposition) which baby passed with flying colors.
Overall my doctors just seem very chill and blasĆ© and approaching me overall as a low-risk, normal pregnancy. Which Iā€™m definitely happy about, but the closer I get Iā€™m so conflicted as to what the right thing to do is. I read the Evidence-Based Birth article about the benefits of induction with GD, but Iā€™ve also seen people mention horror stories with GD & induction here - placental abruption, etc etc. so I just donā€™t know how I should be feeling at this point. Iā€™m having a lot of anxiety over the last couple of days, Iā€™m literally stressing myself sick over every little thing (sinus headaches, minor changes in baby movement, minor sugar spikes) and just ready to get this show on the f*cking road, to be honest. I wish that my doctors had been more clear with me about all of my options. I feel so lost and confused and just want to have this baby already.
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2024.05.21 15:55 Nukemarine Today I finished lesson 8 of Pimsleur Mandarin Chinese, supplemented with Trimsleur, Anki, ACHTT, and previous Japanese study. So far, so good with Hanzi characters being the easiest part of all this.

Was tempted to make a video to show more than tell and still might, but things are still very, very early and always subject to change.
My previous Japanese language study is obviously giving me a big head start. Knew this would be the case when I went to Taiwan a couple of times and could recognize more than a few words which really helped me get around. Obviously pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar would be radically different, but I was also aware of that. The unknown traditional Hanzi (focusing on that since it's easier given my Japanese study background) will not be the main problem, just the tones and pronunciation and thousands of words using those Hanzi.
Also, I have the benefit of going in with a set plan based on my own experience learning (and re-learning) Japanese using self-study tools: Anki, text analyzers, browser plug-ins, audio books, pop-up dictionaries, etc.
Current plan is as follows: Do the first 90 lessons of the older Pimsleur Mandarin course with serious supplementation:
So current plan just for the 90 Pimsleur lessons is:
  1. Review due Anki. For these, I have strict fail and soft fail rules for each card type. "Audio" cards (PinYin word/sentence) I have to know which hanzi are used and the meaning of the word - this is a strict fail. The soft fail (I hit "hard" UNLESS the spacing will be over 6 months) is the stroke order of the hanzi and meaning of the example sentence. The Clozed Delete card I also have know the Mandarin word, it's hanzi, and it's tone for the strict fail. The stroke order and meaning/reading of the clozed deleted Mandarin sentence is a soft fail.
  2. Do the Pimsleur lesson with the transcript (in part I at least). Pause to initially answer the English prompt then play and repeat the Chinese phrase. When the new word is introduced, go to it's Anki card to add pronunciation notes (the transcript has a few pages of charts for this) along with HanziHero as needed for Hanzi meanings and notes (super important for Hanzi that are new to me). Now, Pimsleur is normally a 30 minute lesson, but doing it this way makes it last about an hour or so.
  3. Activate the new vocabulary in Anki (custom study option) and see how much is remembered. I set cards to long learning time (1m 10m 1440m 3600m) with graduation done at 1 week. This is also great because Pimsleur cannot tell if I remembered anything or not and balance accordingly. Anki can.
  4. Watch one episode of Peppa Pig Mandarin at 75% speed with English sub, then rewatch with traditional Chinese subs. Peppa Pig is slowed down because the normal episodes are sped up on purpose in most languages. Any other show I would likely leave at original speed.
  5. Update my comprehensible immersion audio playlist. It'd be 4 copies of today's Trimsleur lesson, 3 copies of yesterday, 2 copies of two days ago, and 1 copy of three days ago (so Lesson 8 x4, Lesson 7 x3, Lesson 6 x2, Lesson 5 x1). In addition, it'd be the last four days of Peppa Pig ripped audio. This is about two hours of audio in total. I then play these on random, and the most recent lessons are played more often.
The comprehensible audio is played a lot of the time passively in the background. I can be doing anything else and not notice, but it'll be there whenever I do take a aural snack (pay attention to what's being played). I DO NOT want to repeat the major mistake in my early Japanese study of playing incomprehensible Japanese audio (rips of TV shows I watched) near 24/7. Found out that comprehensible that frequently refreshed is key to training your brain to follow along without thinking as well as repeat without effort.
Again, I'm only on lesson 8 with a handful of vocabulary words under my belt. Still, I can read aloud all eight of the introductory dialogues in traditional Mandarin. I'm also noticing the words as they pop up in Peppa Pig.
Gonna hate moving on to Pimsleur Mandarin part II as there's no transcript. However, there are websites that'll transcribe the Trimsleur audio (and maybe even the Pimsleur if I wanted) which'll simplify doing the lessons like I'm doing now.
After Pimsleur, I plan to do deep dive study methods (read subtitles along with Chinese subs, pausing only to look up meaning of unknown words and phrases), then after 10 hours of reading (at beginning stages this might be only 1 hour of actual Chinese audio) use subs with MorphMan in Anki to get 100 most common words that are within my learned vocab range. All that means is if I know 1,500 words then MorphMan will only look for new words from 3,000 most common that's also the most common in the read material stopping at 100 new words if that before starting reading up again.
Hopefully this all makes sense. Like with Japanese, I'll freely share whatever resources I can and answer whatever questions people have (if I have time). Obviously I'm in the beginning stages so maybe don't expect much.
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2024.05.21 15:53 Horror_Mushroom5737 Tips on how to max out your weapons and level up your class:

Tips on how to max out your weapons and level up your class:
Hi lovelies!
Today, I want to talk about leveling up and unlocking your full potential (and arsenal). Usually this is a very time-consuming and tedious process, but following these tips might make it a little less annoying.
Big thank you to u/ZekeFearMe for introducing me to these methods!
\"Keep moving, I see the evac point!\"
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How do you max out every weapon in just a few hours?
  • Start a private lobby and select Episode 1: New York - Chapter 3: Hell and High Water, on a difficulty you're most comfortable with (usually 2-3šŸ’€ are perfectly doable - this is a decent enough way to gain some class experience also),* and with the following mutators: All Flash, No Bang & Double Benefit (you can also activate the Crossbow Fiesta if you wish to level up your crossbow, Shotgun Fiesta if you wish to level up shotguns, and Wild West if you wish to level up Repeating Rifle and Revolver). P\*lay and replay **this mission as many times as necessary, making sure you pick up every primary and secondary weapon along the way. There are two horde events: one in the train yard, the other at the dock. All you have to do is trigger each and use up all the guns that you can find. Every weapon has a chance to spawn, so make sure to look for them (including Sniper Rifles, ACWs, Heavy Pistols...). You can either rely on your Fixer bot or pick the Ammo Fixer class yourself (as you will need ammo bags to keep your guns loaded, you won't find any ammo crates throughout the level because of the All Flash, No Bang mutator)\. Remember that headshots *yield more experience points. You can also pick up \Virus Samples *for extra experience points and supply credit/challenge credit. As you progress through the mission, you can breach doors and containers to find even more guns and defenses to kill every Zeke with. Hop on the boat once you're done leveling up your weapons to finish the mission. One playthrough should take about 15ā€“20 minutes, considering you want to level up multiple guns during a single mission, and you'll also get a full reward for completing the mission.
\Note - you can check your progress with a currently equipped weapon by looking at the score board - it will be displayed in the bottom right corner of your screen.*
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How do you level up any class and get extra challenge credits?
  • This one is going to be a little awkward, but rewarding. Same principle: start a private lobby and select Episode 1: New York - Chapter 3: Hell and High Water, on Extreme difficulty with the following mutators: Perfect Condition & I Feel Your Pain (you can also activate one of the 'Fiestas' or Wild West). All you have to do is successfully finish the mission with these mutators (NY3 is by far the best mission to do, as there is no timer and objectives are fail proof). It should take, on average, around 10ā€“12 minutes, and you get the full Extreme Mission reward (850 supply credits, 15 challenge credits). In an hour, you will reach lvl30 with a class of your choice and have around 100 extra challenge credits.
  • What happens is that the VIP player (or 'crowned' player - a crown icon appears next to your health bar) gets hurt instead of their teammates. Other players can still get knocked down and pinned, but they can't get hurt by any means. So the VIP players are the only ones whose health bar will deteriorate as all the damage is redirected to them. If they die, it's game over. But thanks to the other mutator, Perfect Condition, there are only two instances when the VIP can die: when they're infected or when they're downed and not helped in time. This is where it can get awkward (and will, eventually) - the more damage your teammates take, the more likely you are to be downed, and every time you're downed, your total health is reduced by 25% until you end up with 10% max health (it won't go lower than that), meaning every hit from this point on that you or your teammates suffer will down you instantly. On the plus side, your teammates can each grab a Virus Sample (it won't break since they don't take damage) for that sweet x5 bonus. Just complete the mission, and don't worry about getting downed every so often, as long as you can make it onto the boat.
  • If you're playing with other players, their only concern will be staying close and getting you up as soon as you go down. If you're playing with bots, always stay close so they can help you - because the AI is horrendous and path-finding and priorities are literal rubbish, this may not always work as they tend to walk slowly, melee enemies, or reload first before getting to you. Sometimes they won't do anything. It may happen every now and then, but just ignore it and try the mission again.
\Note - because this is Extreme WITH mutators, it doesn't meet the conditions for unlocking the Wakizashi, nor does it count towards story progress - you will have to beat the mission without modifiers.*
Hope this helps you on your journey! ā™„
xoxo
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2024.05.21 15:53 L3GiiT818 Where to go from here

So i started talking to a girl who i started liking back in April. Come May we figured out we really liked each other for a while! went on a couple dates 2 weeks ago. We got to know each other on a deeper level and things were looking up, we were free flowing things and she started sending me couple like things, memes, etc. then by our last date we figured we wanted to spend more time together and she decided to come over at night to watch a movie.. one thing lead to another and we found ourselves sleeping with eachother.. following that day thereā€™s been a 180 switch in communication and interest.
After a few days i truly noticed it and confronted her about it, it turns out that, that night triggered her trauma and something about the following day started to make her ā€œthink about thingsā€ to where her reply to me wanting to work through things and continue talking/seeing each other was met with her saying she doesnā€™t know what she wants nor what we should be doing but would like to take a step back.
So iā€™ve given her space, itā€™s been a week and she hasnā€™t initiated anything texting wise. Communication is at a all time low. I did checked in once and saw her at work a few days ago where it wasnā€™t awkward at all, it was confusing really she still displayed those same characteristics that sheā€™s into me with all the orbiting she was doing. Iā€™m unsure of where we stand honestly but just yesterday she posted photos from a museum of our first date and took me off her private story. Idk what to do or how to navigate this honestly. Please any insight would help
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2024.05.21 15:51 terryleewhite What's New in the May 2024 Lightroom Release?

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
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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
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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 ā€“ 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 ā€” 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 ā€” 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.
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2024.05.21 15:51 CH5401 2 packages have disappeared en route and it's been months and I need advice

About six months ago I went to a local post office and dropped off two packages, an old phone and a watch returning to AT&T for a trade-in, and because I'm hella ADHD and AT&T said it'd take a few bill cycles to show up, I entirely forgot about it until like two weeks ago.
I still have the tracking numbers in the Shop app, which shows me that the two packages have history where they show "USPS in possession of item", "tendered to returns agent" a day later, and "picked up and processed by agent" a day after that, and never got an update past that. AT&T knows this too because they sent me an automated email to let me know they knew they were en route.
The USPS site cites that they're awaiting the package when I check it today, and neither their automated system for assisting with missing packages nor their phone support will actually help me with it since their systems now say I never actually dropped the packages off. An agent told me the tracking numbers were expired, which I didn't even know was a thing. But yeah basically that's where I'm at with these packages. Am I SOL or does anyone have any advice? (past like not waiting six months to check on a package I guess lol) Thanks in advance!
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2024.05.21 15:50 Gogogadget_lampshade There is a god (or a higher power at least)!

After 5 gruelling months of navigating a tough job market I finally landed a role. Itā€™s not my dream job, but it is my saving grace and I couldnā€™t be more proud of myself for getting to this moment.
I spent 15 years building a career in sales and project management only to realise I didnā€™t like what I was doing. There was plenty of progression in the last 5 years but I seemed to had deviated from who I was as a person. I think my 18 year old self would have been disappointed that I ended up in an office working 60 hour weeks staring at a computer. When my last project came to an end 5 months ago I decided to go looking for a career change. Then I really felt the pinch of the job market.
During the 5 months I submitted countless applications (some tailored, some one size fits all) and turned up to 10 interviews. The emotional turmoil I went through from preparing to waiting to hear back was maddening. I turned into a lesser version of myself so much so that my mental health, relationships and finances suffered. I stopped believing in a higher power because how could such a thing allow someone to go through such agony. Suffice to say 9/10 interviews didnā€™t result in a job. In my entire life Iā€™ve never found it so difficult to land a job, with each rejection call/email shrinking my confidence.
The one interview that did, happened because I had interviewed for an advertised role and the hiring manager was part of the panel. I didnā€™t get that one but she offered me the chance to interview for one of her internally advertised roles. It would be at the level below what Iā€™m used to but I knew when switching careers Iā€™d need to take this step. I agreed and a week later I met with her to talk about the role. Turns out she had a similar background to me so maybe she saw that and thought I was worth investing in. Whether thatā€™s true or not Iā€™m grateful to have received an offer.
Iā€™m still feeling the effects of the last 5 months so thereā€™s still a fair way to go before I feel 100%. This provided the hope I needed to start picking up the pieces and mend the parts of my life that were neglected. I really feel like I suffered an ego death in pursuit of a career change. Almost like I couldnā€™t be the 60 hour a week computer staring robot I once was. Here I am starting again with the belief that if I can build a career once, I can do it again.
Good luck to everyone doing it tough in this economy. Iā€™m rooting for you!
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2024.05.21 15:49 MightBeneficial3302 NurExone Welcomes Biopharma Exec Dr. Ram Petter to Drive Strategic Collaborations (TSXV: NRX, OTCQB: NRXBF, FSE: J90, NRX.V)

NurExone Welcomes Biopharma Exec Dr. Ram Petter to Drive Strategic Collaborations (TSXV: NRX, OTCQB: NRXBF, FSE: J90, NRX.V)

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TORONTO and HAIFA, Israel, May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NurExone Biologic Inc. (TSXV: NRX), (OTCQB: NRXBF), (Germany: J90) (the ā€œCompanyā€ or ā€œNurExoneā€), a pioneering biopharmaceutical company, proudly welcomes Dr. Ram Petter, Ph.D., MBA, as a consultant, to assist in driving the Companyā€™s strategic collaborations. With a distinguished background in the pharmaceutical industry, including significant tenure and pivotal roles at Teva Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Petterā€™s addition signals NurExoneā€™s readiness for industry partnerships and licensing agreements.
Dr. Petter will leverage his experience to support NurExone's operational activities and facilitate the Companyā€™s strategic engagement in the effort to fully realize NurExone's potential and maximize its reach. This appointment underscores NurExone's commitment to fostering innovation and forging impactful commercial partnerships that accelerate the implementation of the Companyā€™s vision for regenerative medicine.
"Our ExoTherapy platform for drug delivery is ready for industry partnerships targeting clinical indications beyond acute spinal cord injury," says Dr. Lior Shaltiel, CEO of NurExone. "Ramā€™s extensive experience and strategic acumen will be most helpful in forging these critical collaborations."
Dr. Petter's involvement with NurExone does not imply a relationship with Teva Pharmaceuticals.
About NurExone Biologic Inc.
NurExone Biologic Inc. is a TSXV listed pharmaceutical company that is developing a platform for biologically-guided exosome-based therapies to be delivered, non-invasively, to patients who have suffered Central Nervous System injuries. The Companyā€™s first product, ExoPTEN for acute spinal cord injury, was proven to recover motor function in 75% of laboratory rats when administered intranasally. ExoPTEN has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA. The NurExone platform technology is expected to offer novel solutions to drug companies interested in noninvasive targeted drug delivery for other indications.
For additional information, please visit www.nurexone.com or follow NurExone on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Lior Shaltiel Chief Executive Officer and Director Phone: +972-52-4803034 Email: info@nurexone.com
Thesis Capital Inc. Investment Relation - Canada Phone: +1 905-347-5569 Email: IR@nurexone.com
Dr. Eva Reuter Investment Relation - Germany Phone: +49-69-1532-5857 Email: e.reuter@dr-reuter.eu
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2024.05.21 15:49 MightBeneficial3302 NurExone Welcomes Biopharma Exec Dr. Ram Petter to Drive Strategic Collaborations (TSXV: NRX, OTCQB: NRXBF, FSE: J90, NRX.V)

NurExone Welcomes Biopharma Exec Dr. Ram Petter to Drive Strategic Collaborations (TSXV: NRX, OTCQB: NRXBF, FSE: J90, NRX.V)

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TORONTO and HAIFA, Israel, May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NurExone Biologic Inc. (TSXV: NRX), (OTCQB: NRXBF), (Germany: J90) (the ā€œCompanyā€ or ā€œNurExoneā€), a pioneering biopharmaceutical company, proudly welcomes Dr. Ram Petter, Ph.D., MBA, as a consultant, to assist in driving the Companyā€™s strategic collaborations. With a distinguished background in the pharmaceutical industry, including significant tenure and pivotal roles at Teva Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Petterā€™s addition signals NurExoneā€™s readiness for industry partnerships and licensing agreements.
Dr. Petter will leverage his experience to support NurExone's operational activities and facilitate the Companyā€™s strategic engagement in the effort to fully realize NurExone's potential and maximize its reach. This appointment underscores NurExone's commitment to fostering innovation and forging impactful commercial partnerships that accelerate the implementation of the Companyā€™s vision for regenerative medicine.
"Our ExoTherapy platform for drug delivery is ready for industry partnerships targeting clinical indications beyond acute spinal cord injury," says Dr. Lior Shaltiel, CEO of NurExone. "Ramā€™s extensive experience and strategic acumen will be most helpful in forging these critical collaborations."
Dr. Petter's involvement with NurExone does not imply a relationship with Teva Pharmaceuticals.
About NurExone Biologic Inc.
NurExone Biologic Inc. is a TSXV listed pharmaceutical company that is developing a platform for biologically-guided exosome-based therapies to be delivered, non-invasively, to patients who have suffered Central Nervous System injuries. The Companyā€™s first product, ExoPTEN for acute spinal cord injury, was proven to recover motor function in 75% of laboratory rats when administered intranasally. ExoPTEN has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA. The NurExone platform technology is expected to offer novel solutions to drug companies interested in noninvasive targeted drug delivery for other indications.
For additional information, please visit www.nurexone.com or follow NurExone on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Lior Shaltiel Chief Executive Officer and Director Phone: +972-52-4803034 Email: info@nurexone.com
Thesis Capital Inc. Investment Relation - Canada Phone: +1 905-347-5569 Email: IR@nurexone.com
Dr. Eva Reuter Investment Relation - Germany Phone: +49-69-1532-5857 Email: e.reuter@dr-reuter.eu
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2024.05.21 15:48 beachygirl76 Pretty sure non viable :(

Iā€™m 7 weeks today and I had a few early ultrasounds since I had previous miscarriages. One was at 5 weeks 2 days to check placement and then she did another one the following week & another at 6w3d. First they saw the gestational sac & then they saw a little yolk sac, then a small fetal pole on the last one. However I was measuring behind at around 5w5d on the last one. She said letā€™s have me come back the following week in 4 days & by then we should see a heartbeat and if not then something is wrong.
She had been monitoring my hcg up until 5 weeks and stopped so I asked for one more draw at 6w3d just to make sure everything was still within range and rising. She told me after 5 weeks it takes longer for hcg to rise and I also read it can take up to 4 days to double. Anyway we did the draw and it only went up from around 5500 to 9100 over 8 daysā€¦. She called and told me itā€™s a very slim chance of being viable but that not all pregnancies are according to the book and sometimes they do workout. Iā€™m of course expecting the worseā€¦ going to my appt today. Anyone go through anything similar??
It seems like it would be a miracle at this point for viability ā€¦.
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2024.05.21 15:46 TopOriginal I feel as my (31F) partner (33M) is holding me back in life unintentionally, is it time to move on?

I am from a different country, I moved to the US during Covid for work. I used to be a flight attendant and honestly it was my dream job and it still is. I only left because I was made redundant due to Covid. My plan was to move back to my home country when the opportunity to go back to being a flight attendant would arise.
10 months after I moved to the US, I met my partner. He is honestly such an amazing person. Him and I both have the same values and outlook on life. When I met him, he owned a small business but wasnā€™t doing well because of Covid, and a couple years before that he had some health issues and was in debt because of that. I was well aware of these things and it wasnā€™t an issue for me.
A year after we got together, I had the option to move home to be a flight attendant again, but I wanted to make my relationship work. My partner had to close his business and started working on yachts (what I do currently), as it is a good way to make money. He became a yacht captain in a very short space of time. He doesnā€™t have much experience in the industry, but via me he got opportunity to become a captain for a small vessel that my boss has. So we have the same boss but work on different boats.
My partner is a hard working person, but he is not good at his job, due to not having enough experience in the industry. It has been quite embarrassing for me as my boss hired him because of me. I donā€™t know anything about running a yacht, I work in the interior so I didnā€™t know my partnerā€™s capabilities. I know my colleagues on my boat have spoken about his performance, but not in front of me but I can tell that they donā€™t think heā€™s capable , for example my current captain on my boat had made ā€œjokingā€ comments such as ā€œwhat would your partner do without you?ā€, or more serious questions such as ā€œwhatā€™s your partner going to do when you move to your home country? Are you going to get him a job in the airlines?ā€
My partner and I have plans to move back to my home country together. I have told him I donā€™t want to be here for more than 2 more years maximum. I already stayed for 2 years longer than expected because I met him, and I donā€™t blame him for that, Iā€™m aware I make my own choices. Our plan is to save as much money as possible, but I donā€™t think my partner is capable for providing and creating a life that we both want. I feel he relies on me too much, for example, he checks with me to go over his texts/ emails with our boss before sending it himself (English isnā€™t his first language, so I tidy up his wording for him, but at this stage heā€™s an adult and I feel like I should not have to do this). I am supportive of my partner to a certain degree, I have been throughout our whole relationship, but I feel like he is holding me back and he is not my equal in terms of being at the same stage in life. He doesnā€™t have a clear career path.
Now the boat the he is running has just been sold, and he is out of a job. He has applied for many jobs but havenā€™t heard back for a single opportunity. I feel like I have been waiting through our whole relationship for him and now Iā€™m worried that by the time we are ready to move back to my home country, Iā€™ll be running out of time to have kids and start a family, and wonā€™t be able to go back to my dream job of being a flight attendant.
I love this man so much, he will be such a great father and he treats me so well, but due to his lack of career path and his financials, I donā€™t see him as an equal partner and Iā€™m not as attracted to him as I used to be. I donā€™t just want to give up on us but I donā€™t know if I should continue as I feel like Iā€™ve already put my life on hold for him.
Does anyone idea on how to navigate this in a healthy way, I donā€™t want to say to my partner that heā€˜s not good at his job and that his lack of career path is holding me back.
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2024.05.21 15:46 v809 Currently looking for rent and found a good price in a place but my application fee is $150.. refundable ?????

Upon asking them why the application fee in order to view the apartment is $150 this is what they said..
ā€œYou neeed to understand what this application entails : To proceed with scheduling a viewing for the apartment, It is required of you to complete our application process. This allows us to gather all the necessary information and ensure a smooth and efficient viewing experience for you.
We will promptly send you the rental application form once you agree with the terms.
Upon receiving your completed application form, our team will carefully review and process it for approval. The processing includes verifying your employment, conducting background checks, and evaluating your suitability as a tenant. After that, you will get your viewing date and time.
If you have any further questions or need clarification, please feel free to ask. ā€œ
So.. does this make sense or is normal? I really like the place and the price is doable, but sounds fishy to me how I have to pay so much just to view the apartment.
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2024.05.21 15:45 No_Exchange_7693 Handling not being invited on a group trip

Some background- I am in a friend group that formed within the last year. We're 5 queer women in our 30s. We hang out as a group probably once a month, and have gone on one trip together in the winter. I know that other women in this group hang out more regularly without me. This has made me insecure at times, but I know that it is ok and normal for different connections to be stronger based on personality and/or place in life.
In terms of my effort- I ask everyone over to hang as a group, and took lead on the winter trip. So more group hangs. I've tried here and there to make plans 1:1 and it hasn't worked out due to schedules. I am more introverted, have a hobby that takes a lot of time, and a have girlfriend, so I haven't pushed it due to time. I also don't want to force anything.
Current situation - There were talks of the friends going out of town for a birthday in the group. Last month I was told it was cancelled and we're all going out the following weekend instead. This weekend I realized almost everyone in the group was on a trip. One woman was not there as she was on a trip with her partner. The trip consisted of the remaining 3 friends, as well as the friend group of one of the girlfriends which I don't know well.
Initially I was a caught of guard, tried to be honest with myself that they all hang out with each other individually and I maybe was just not close enough to invite. Even as I write this, I am reminded that their decision not to invite me may be uncomfortable, but it makes sense.
What I am dealing with is those insecure thoughts of "but why?". Have I not been showing up as a good friend? Have I made people feel badly? Is there a reason outside of schedules 1:1 friendship is not forming?
Part of me would like to bring it up- not accusing about not being invited. But just checking in if there is any way I have not brought a positive energy. I want to communicate to improv. And if it was just some other logical reason, then clear the air and keep feeling good in the group. But I also don't want to make a big deal out of nothing. I am also not sure how to bring it up since we always see each other in a group setting.
Though I am trying to assume the best and not let my emotions to me, I am evidently still feeling insecure. Any advice or level setting is appreciated. Thanks!
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2024.05.21 15:45 feelingbr0ken I think I ruined my partners life even though he said I havent.

So. I 18F got my with my 18M partner nearly 2 years ago.
Now for a little background my partners mother is incredibly toxic. Ignored her sons mental health, blamed others for his problems and multiple times tried to ruin her sons father's image to me when we started dating.
I'm a very open and out there person, and was taught by my family to express my feelings and not hide. So when I saw my partner hiding his feelings and hiding his issues I told him to stop. To start seeking help and confide in me. Which in turn then turned into him snapping and shouting his true fears and anger at his family when they bugged him.
They then blamed me for his mental health being in the ground and tried to make him leave me, but he chose to stay. Further down the line I had to save him from suicide a couple times or harm. This made them hate me more as I asked them many times to help him and said things like he was faking it to it wasn't my business.
Eventually things died down a little. They still told him to leave me but it never worked.
Then last year my mother passed away very abruptly, my partner is a first aider but also someone I need, so I called him to come support me. His mother then told him and his step dad I was FAKING until she was outside and saw ambulances.
This made a huge wall between our families.
Things were still tense but died down, later in the year around September time, he moved in with me to escape his family and so we could see each other more and see his family whenever plans where made. Now my fiance is a very introverted person, and rarely makes plans and if he does he usually forgets or cancels. Which often ment he didn't see his family. (They also made no effort to see him) So since Nov ā€™23 up until yesterday they fought with him.
Telling people I was controlling him and never let him out. When I was actively trying to do the opposite even taking him to my own family outings to include him.
How the issue that's made me make this post.
On our 18th birthday in April we had a small fight as I'm very off with alcohol and don't really like it. He however likes to drink on occasion. We had plans but he went behind my back and planned a small get together when we got home from our plans with his family. Without me. I was upset but understood. I asked him not to drink much as I have a fear of vomiting and couldn't help him if he was drunk. He made a promise to me to be home by 10 and not be drunk. After ignoring me on both and coming home at midnight we fought but sorted the issue. However his mother hated I was messaging him for info. Called me a liar and controlling, saying he wasn't drinking and why does it matter where he is. I struggle with anxiety to an extent my partner made me get life360 so if I was worried I could check. And I had proof he was at a bar and he even showed me he was. Which I showed her and told her as his partner I'm not wrong to want to know he is ok. As I said we as a couple had already sorted the issue, she hadn't.
Over the past few days she's been telling him your coming home ECT ECT.
After the birthday issue I chose to go no contact with her, and if she's was adamant about speaking to me it would have to be in the presence of my father as she's made threats to hit and choke me. Well yesterday she called to say he's coming home now if buts or maybes and that she wanted to speak to me. As I said I didn't want to speak with her. So she threatened to come to our house. We told her no but she still came.
She shouted at my partner for nearly an hour to come down, to drag me to her to chat, even going as far to say I abuse him, speak for him and control him, threading to call the police and say I was abusing him.
As 18 year olds home alone I was scared, I called my father for advice and was told "either you call the police or I will and I won't hold my tongue" (references the threats she's made to me) so I did, the police came and took a statement and left.
Now this morning his mother basically said you have chosen to cut me off. (My family have said it was just a blackmail message) Saying she won't be there and how there relationship is over.
He was upset but told me it wasn't my fault but he did wish I just spoke to her.
His best friend who also doesn't like me for the "controlling" reasons. Has now told his gf who was also my friend that I've ruined him ECT ECT and she's now dropped me.
I've tried for almost 5months to avoid fights and I still ruined his mother, best friend and my friend. By not speaking.
I don't really know what to do I just wanted this off my chest.
It's highly likely any of the people from the story may find this.
Apologies for formatting and errors , on mobile and dyslexic. + Stressed fast typing.
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2024.05.21 15:42 Emotional-Effect-374 Why I Think Sleeping on WhatsApp Marketing Is a Mistake - Part 2

In this post, I will address the issues raised by readers in the previous post and discuss a cost-effective and ethical approach to growing your WhatsApp contact list for marketing purposes.
One commenter mentioned, ā€œNope. Never used WhatsApp and never will. I don't need another app or service to text and call people...that's what my phone does! My clientele doesn't use it, why should I?ā€
Here are some facts: Over 50 million companies globally use WhatsApp Business for marketing, and 54% of users prefer to receive marketing communications and order updates via WhatsApp.
Sources: Cooby , Statista. There is extensive information available on Google as well.
Another comment stated, ā€œYou're forgetting that I simply don't want you messaging me on WhatsApp unless I give you my number.ā€
Facts: Similar to SMS and email, nobody likes spam. WhatsApp is no different. You should block and report any number that sends unsolicited messages to you.
This brings us to today's topic: How can businesses obtain opt-ins for WhatsApp marketing?
Option 1: Create Click-to-WhatsApp Ads
If you use social media to promote products or run marketing campaigns, itā€™s an ideal opportunity to encourage customers to connect with your business on WhatsApp. Offering a click-to-chat option in your ads provides an easy entry point for customers to start a conversation, ensuring you have their consent to interact and know how they found your business.
Hereā€™s how to create such an ad: [Create Ads That Click to WhatsApp]
Option 2: Obtain Customer Opt-Ins During Support Interactions
Add a WhatsApp Chat widget on your website using Clickiny.com. After resolving a customerā€™s issue, ask if theyā€™d like to receive future notifications and updates. If they agree, send a message outlining the type of notifications they can expect and ask them to confirm their opt-in.
Option 3: Use Pop-Ups
You can collect opt-ins on your website using pop-ups, banners, or CTA snippets in locations that catch your customersā€™ attention. Clearly communicate the value and benefits of receiving notifications via WhatsApp, such as inspirations, new arrivals, and the latest discounts.
Tools like OptinMonster.com or Popupsmart can help you create these pop-ups.
Option 4: Ask for an Opt-In at Checkout
Since customers can use WhatsApp to receive crucial notifications like order confirmations, boarding passes, and delivery updates, they are more likely to opt-in during the purchase process. This is particularly effective for retailers, airlines, and logistics companies. Include a checkbox for opt-in at various touchpoints, such as when entering billing or delivery information.
Best Practices to Boost Your WhatsApp Opt-In Rate
To effectively increase your WhatsApp opt-in rate, consider the following strategies:
1. Highlight the Benefits: Clearly convey the advantages of receiving notifications and updates via WhatsApp. Make it evident how it adds value to the customer experience.
2. Respect Frequency: Avoid overloading customers with messages. Find a balance that keeps them informed without being intrusive.
3. Simplify the Opt-In Process: Ensure that the process to opt-in is straightforward and user-friendly. Minimize steps and make it easy for customers to sign up.
4. Integrate Seamlessly: Choose an opt-in method that fits naturally into your existing communication channels and business processes. This will make the transition smooth for both your business and your customers.
5. Provide Clear Opt-Out Instructions: Make sure customers know how to opt-out if they choose to, and promptly respect their requests. Transparency builds trust and reduces the likelihood of complaints.
By implementing these best practices, you can effectively grow your WhatsApp contact list while maintaining a positive relationship with your customers.
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2024.05.21 15:41 Linuxologue VFIO success: Linux host, Windows or MacOS guest with NVMe+Ethernet+GPU passthrough

After much work, I finally got a system running without issue (knock on wood) where I can pass a GPU, Ethernet device and NVMe disk to the guest. Obviously, the tricky part was to pass the GPU as everything else went pretty easily. All defvices are released to the host when the VM is not running it.
Hardware: - Z790 AORUS Elite AX - 14900K intel with integrated GPU - Radeon 6600 - I also have an NVidia card but it's not passed through
Host: - Linux Debian testing - Wayland (running on the Intel GPU) - Kernel 6.7.12 - None of the devices are managed through the vfio-pci driver, they are managed by the native NVMe/realtek/amdgpu drivers. Libvirt takes care of disconnecting the devices before the VM is started, and reconnects them after the VM shuts off. - I have set up internet through wireless and wired. Both are available to the host but one of them is disconnected when passed through to the guest. This is transparent as Linux will fall back on Wifi when the ethernet card is unbound.
I have two monitors and they are connected to the Intel GPU. I use the Intel GPU to drive the desktop (Plasma 5). The same monitors are also connected to the AMD GPU so I can switch from the host to the VM by switching monitor input. When no VM is running, everything runs from the Intel GPU, which means the dedicated graphic cards consume very very little (the AMDGPU driver reports 3W, the NVidia driver reports 7W), fans are not running and the computer temperature is below 40 degrees (Celsius)
I can use the AMD card on the host by using DRI_PRIME=pci-0000_0a_00_0 %command% for OpenGL applications. I can use the NVidia card by running __NV_PRIME_RENDER_OFFLOAD=1 __GLX_VENDOR_LIBRARY_NAME=nvidia %command% . Vulkan, OpenCL and Cuda also see the card without setting any environment variable (there might be env variables to set the prefered device though)
WINDOWS:
MACOS:
MACOS GPU PASSTHROUGH:
This was quite a lot of trial and error. I made a lot of changes to make this work so I can't be sure everything in there is necessary, but here is how I finally got macOS to use the passed through GPU: - I have the GPU on host bus 0a:00.0 and pass it on address 00:0a.0 (notice bus 0 again, otherwise the card is not visible) - Audio is also captured from 0a:00.1 to 00:0a.1 - I dumped the vbios from the Windows guest, sent it to the host through ssh (kind of ironic) so I can pass it to the host - Debian uses apparmor and the KVM processes are quite shielded, so I moved the vbios to a directory that is allowlisted (/usshare/OVMF/) kind of dirty but works. - In the host BIOS, it seems I had to disable resizable BAR, above 4G decoding and above 4G MMIO. I am not 100% sure that was necessary, will reboot soon to test. - the Linux dumped vbios didn't work, I have no idea why. The vbios dumped from Linux didn't have the same size at all, so I am not sure what happened. - macOS device type is set to iMacPro1,1 - The QXL card needs to be deleted (and the spice viewer too) otherwise macOS is confused. macOS is very easily confused. - I had to disable some things in the config.plist: I removed all Brcm Kexts (fro broadcom devices) but added the Realtek kext instead, disabled the AGPMInjector. Added agdpmod=pikera in boot-args.
After a lot of issues, macOS finally showed up on the dedicated card.
AMDGPU FIX:
When passing through the AMD gpu to the guest, I ran into a multitude of issues: - the host Wayland crashes (kwin in my case) when the device is unbound. Seems to be a KWin bug (at least KWin5) since the crash did not happen under wayfire. That does not prevent the VM from running anyway, but kind of annoying as KWin takes all programs with it when it dies. - Since I have cables connected, kwin seems to want to use those screens which is silly, they are the same as the ones connected to the intel GPU - When reattaching the device to the host, I often had kernel errors ( https://www.reddit.com/NobaraProject/comments/10p2yr9/single_gpu_passthrough_not_returning_to_host/ ) which means the host needs to be rebooted (makes it very easy to find what's wrong with macOS passthrough...)
All of that can be fixed by forcing the AMD card to be bound to the vfio-pci driver at boot, which has several downsides: - The host cannot see the card - The host cannot put the card in D3cold mode - The host uses more power (and higher temperature) than the native amdgpu driver I did not want to do that as it'd increase power consumption.
I did find a fix for all of that though: - add export KWIN_DRM_DEVICES=/dev/dri/card0 in /etc/environment to force kwin to ignore the other cards (OpenGL, Vulkan and OpenCL still work, it's just KWin that is ignoring them). That fixes the kwin crash. - pass the following arguments on the command line: video=efifb:off video=DP-3:d video=DP-4:d (replace DP-x with whatever outputs are connected on the AMD card, use for p in /sys/class/drm/*/status; do con=${p%/status}; echo -n "${con#*/card?-}: "; cat $p; done to discover them) - ensure everything is applied by updating the initrd/initramfs and grub or systemd-boot. - The kernel gives new errors: [ 524.030841] [drm:drm_helper_probe_single_connector_modes [drm_kms_helper]] *ERROR* No EDID found on connector: DP-3. but that does not sound alarming at all.
After rebooting, make sure the AMD gpu is absolutely not used by running lsmod grep amdgpu . Also, sensors is showing me the power consumption is 3W and the temperature is very low. Boot a guest, shut it down, and the AMD gpu should be safely returned to the host.
WHAT DOES NOT WORK: due to the KWin crash and the AMDGPU crash, it's unfortunately not possible to use a screen on the host then pass that screen to the guest (Wayland/Kwin is ALMOST able to do that). In case you have dual monitors, it'd be really cool to have the right screen connected to the host then passed to the guest through the AMDGPU. But nope. It seems very important that all outputs of the GPU are disabled on the host.
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2024.05.21 15:37 jhonmark8502 QuickBooks ABS PDF Driver Installation Issue

The QuickBooks ABS PDF Driver plays a vital role in converting financial reports and forms into Adobe PDF format, ensuring easy sharing and preserving document integrity. However, encountering issues during the installation of the ABS PDF Driver can disrupt document management and financial reporting processes within QuickBooks. This comprehensive guide aims to address the QuickBooks ABS PDF Driver Installation Issue, providing troubleshooting steps and expert insights to resolve the problem effectively.
Understanding QuickBooks ABS PDF Driver:
The QuickBooks ABS PDF Driver is a specialized utility designed to facilitate the conversion of QuickBooks reports and forms into Adobe PDF format. It ensures that documents retain their formatting and integrity, making them easily shareable and suitable for printing or electronic distribution. The ABS PDF Driver is essential for creating permanent records of transactions, financial reports, and other documents critical for audits, financial analysis, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Common Symptoms of ABS PDF Driver Installation Issue:
  1. Installation Freezes: Users may encounter issues where the installation process freezes or gets stuck at a particular stage, preventing the completion of the installation.
  2. Error Messages: Users may receive error messages during the installation of the ABS PDF Driver, indicating issues such as file corruption, compatibility problems, or insufficient system resources.
  3. Compatibility Issues: The ABS PDF Driver installation may fail due to compatibility issues with the operating system, QuickBooks version, or other software installed on the system.
  4. Incomplete Installation: In some cases, the ABS PDF Driver may not install correctly, resulting in missing or corrupted files, and rendering the functionality unusable.
  5. System Performance Issues: Installation of the ABS PDF Driver may lead to system performance issues, such as slowdowns, freezes, or crashes, impacting overall productivity.
Identifying Possible Causes:
  1. System Compatibility: The ABS PDF Driver may not be compatible with the operating system or QuickBooks version installed on the system, leading to installation issues.
  2. Software Conflicts: Conflicts with other software installed on the system, such as antivirus programs, firewalls, or third-party applications, can interfere with the ABS PDF Driver installation process.
  3. Insufficient System Resources: Inadequate system resources, such as RAM, disk space, or processing power, can prevent the ABS PDF Driver from installing correctly.
  4. Corrupted Installation Files: Corrupted installation files or incomplete downloads can result in installation failures or errors during the ABS PDF Driver installation process.
  5. Network Issues: Connectivity issues or network interruptions during the installation process can cause the ABS PDF Driver installation to fail or freeze.
Troubleshooting Steps:
  1. Verify System Requirements:
    • Ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements for installing the ABS PDF Driver, including operating system compatibility, disk space, and system resources.
    • Check the QuickBooks documentation or the official Intuit website for detailed system requirements.
  2. Disable Antivirus/Firewall:
    • Temporarily disable antivirus software and firewall settings to prevent them from interfering with the ABS PDF Driver installation process.
    • Remember to re-enable antivirus and firewall protection after completing the installation.
  3. Run QuickBooks Diagnostic Tool:
    • Utilize the QuickBooks Diagnostic Tool to diagnose and fix common installation issues, including ABS PDF Driver installation problems.
    • Download and install the QuickBooks Diagnostic Tool from the official Intuit website and follow the on-screen instructions to scan and repair installation issues.
  4. Perform Clean Install:
    • Perform a clean install of QuickBooks to ensure that all components, including the ABS PDF Driver, are installed correctly.
    • Uninstall QuickBooks using the Control Panel, then reinstall the software using the latest installation files downloaded from the Intuit website.
  5. Update QuickBooks:
    • Ensure that QuickBooks is up to date by installing the latest updates and patches released by Intuit.
    • Updates may include bug fixes, compatibility improvements, and enhancements that can resolve ABS PDF Driver installation issues.
  6. Check Disk Space and System Resources:
    • Verify that your system has sufficient disk space and system resources to accommodate the ABS PDF Driver installation.
    • Clear disk space by removing unnecessary files and programs, and close any resource-intensive applications running in the background.
  7. Check for Corrupted Files:
    • Verify the integrity of the ABS PDF Driver installation files by downloading them again from the official Intuit website.
    • Ensure that the downloaded files are not corrupted or incomplete before initiating the installation process.
  8. Install in Safe Mode:
    • Install the ABS PDF Driver in Safe Mode to minimize potential conflicts with other software or processes running on the system.
    • Boot your computer into Safe Mode and then initiate the ABS PDF Driver installation process.
  9. Contact QuickBooks Support:
    • If troubleshooting steps fail to resolve the ABS PDF Driver installation issue, contact QuickBooks support for further assistance.
    • Provide detailed information about the issue, including error messages, system specifications, and troubleshooting steps taken, to expedite the resolution process.
Expert Tips for Preventing ABS PDF Driver Installation Issues:
  1. Keep Software Updated: Regularly update QuickBooks and other software installed on your system to ensure compatibility and resolve known issues.
  2. Backup Data Regularly: Create regular backups of your QuickBooks data to prevent data loss in case of installation or compatibility issues.
  3. Verify Compatibility: Before installing the ABS PDF Driver, verify compatibility with your operating system and QuickBooks version to avoid compatibility issues.
  4. Install from Official Sources: Download installation files from the official Intuit website or trusted sources to ensure the integrity and authenticity of the software.
Conclusion:
The QuickBooks ABS PDF Driver Installation Issue can disrupt document management and financial reporting processes within QuickBooks, affecting productivity and efficiency. By following the troubleshooting steps outlined in this guide and implementing expert tips, users can effectively resolve the issue and ensure seamless functionality of the ABS PDF Driver. Regular maintenance, software updates, and proactive troubleshooting are essential practices to prevent and address ABS PDF Driver installation issues, ensuring smooth document conversion and enhancing the functionality of QuickBooks for streamlined financial management.
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2024.05.21 15:36 ItsPronouncedBouquet [PubQ] Yet another agent lets me down. Now what?

I posted a rant in the monthly update and wasn't going to make a post as I'm now feeling humiliated but then last night I accidentally came across my first query from May 2017 and now I'm in a crisis (not literally).
  1. 17. And I've barely moved forward.
I'm on my second agent and I don't know what to do. Both agents have let me down with my books. Literally the only time since 2017 that I've worked with PROFESSIONALLY-ACTING PEOPLE is with the small press I'm working with at the moment. A deal I made myself with no agent, go figure. They're amazing! My editor is incredible, everyone meets deadlines, the marketing team is A+ and I've already made a bunch of pre-orders thanks to them, etc etc etc.
But, I want to work with the big 5s.
Long story short, agent 1 was new and too green. She didn't get the support she should have had and after round one of subs all but lost interest in me. Whenever I brought up book 2 she ignored me. Cut ties.
Agent 2 reps book 2 that previous agent ignored. This agent is experienced. She has ALL the connections. She makes lots of deals. She also has been my agent since last summer and we are STILL NOT ON SUB. There were no edits made during this time so it isn't like we went back and forth for six months first. No, she signed me and I didn't hear another word from her until like a month later when I emailed her and was like "ok...so.....now what?"
And that's what it's been for almost a year now. I keep following up, she makes apologies or tells me a deadline for something and then misses it, more apologies, repeat. There hasn't been anything like illness or death in the family, I would completely understand if that was the case. I am obviously zero priority to her. It doesn't matter how much I follow up, nothing happens. Why she signed me, I have no clue.
I know the advice is going to be to contact her. I've done that. I've been doing that since last summer. Nothing is happening, and I don't see the point of contacting her anymore. She doesn't follow through. But the thought of querying again...that's a two year set back. The only thing I have left is to tell her straight up that it seems like I'm zero priority and does she even want me as a client anymore? I do have confidence she will eventually get around to it (she has with everything so far ie sub list, just several months after the deadline she gives me), she is just extremely slow for whatever reason. Which is why I don't know what to do. Leave? Stay? She won't speed up and I won't get an honest answer from her about when we'll actually go on sub.
How do I find an agent that gives the minutest of fucks about my career? Like, just a smidge? That's all I'm asking for, the bare minimum.
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