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2024.05.21 21:02 Conscious-Bag7526 My nieces dad is abusive. She said he pushed her yesterday and hit her head, and now has blurry vision today. Took her to urgentcare and got a CT scan. Need advice on what we can legally to protect her and hold him accountable. If the legal system does nothing again, we are scared he will punish her

For some back story: my sister 32F was with her baby dad 32M for almost 10 years. He was extremely controlling and abusive to her in every way. It took her getting pregnant and having her baby (my niece) to finally have the strength to leave him because she needed to protect her baby. When she was home from the hospital, he couldn’t handle her crying as a newborn. He came into the bedroom screaming to shut the baby up. He pulled out a gun and pointed it at my newborn niece, and then to his own head. That was when my sister knew she had to get away from him.the next day she came to my family for help and we moved her out. She got a protective order against him and they had a really nasty case I. Court against each other. Cps came to interview her and I was there for support and it was the first time I had seen my sister cry in over a decade recounting to the cps what he did to her. In court, he lied so much about my sister and he got away with all of it because the law protects him as a parent too and there wasn’t enough evidence. That same cps worker high fived the dad after court that day. Years later, and multiple court hearing later as his tactic of draining our family of money, he continues to be the same person he always was. My niece is much older now, and able to vocalize his actions. She says that he grabs her arm out of no where and twists it, that he “grounds” her for “lying” about brushing her hair or showering when she says she is telling the truth- so he locks her in her room for hours. She says he tells her she is fat (she is actually very very skinny) and that her teeth are crooked and ugly- she has had many breakdowns before school because of this because he has messed up her self esteem so bad. She said he tickles her out of no where so hard that it hurts and it makes her cry. And now yesterday when she came back from her dads, she said he pushed her really hard when she was climbing into the car “because she was taking too long” and she hit the top of her head really hard. She still had a bump on her head and then woke up this morning with very blurry vision so we took her to urgent care immediately and got her checked out and a Cat scan that we are still waiting for the results for. Please any advice on what we can do. We are terrified of what he will do to punish her if we don’t succeed in getting the law to protect her after so many attempts already. If we file a police report, what will he do if he still gets regular custody? He is about to have her for 3 weeks for the start of summer. It would be too long to share how much more there is to this case, but he has gotten away with everything he has ever done. I’m so scared that he will kidnap her or punish her for telling us, or come up with another lie to take my sister to court as retaliation like he’s done before.
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2024.05.21 21:00 Faithhal Unveiling the Promise of Selective Receptor Modulators: A Paradigm Shift in Drug Development

In the realm of pharmaceuticals, the quest for drugs that offer highly targeted effects with minimal side effects has been a longstanding pursuit. This endeavor has led researchers to explore innovative avenues, one of which is the development of selective receptor modulators (SRMs). These compounds represent a paradigm shift in drug design and have the potential to revolutionize the treatment landscape across various therapeutic areas.
At the heart of SRMs lies their ability to selectively target specific receptors within the body, exerting precise control over biological processes. Unlike conventional drugs that often interact with multiple receptors, leading to a range of effects, SRMs act with pinpoint accuracy, honing in on the intended target while sparing off-target receptors. This selectivity not only enhances efficacy but also mitigates adverse reactions, offering a favorable safety profile.
The versatility of SRMs extends across diverse therapeutic domains, including but not limited to oncology, neurology, and endocrinology. In oncology, for instance, SRMs hold promise in modulating receptors involved in tumor growth and metastasis, paving the way for more effective and tailored cancer therapies. In neurology, they offer new avenues for the treatment of neurological disorders by precisely modulating neurotransmitter receptors implicated in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Furthermore, in endocrinology, SRMs offer opportunities to fine-tune hormonal signaling pathways, presenting new strategies for managing conditions like diabetes and osteoporosis.
One of the key advantages of SRMs is their potential to overcome the limitations associated with conventional drugs. By selectively targeting specific receptors, they minimize off-target effects, reducing the likelihood of adverse reactions and improving patient tolerability. Moreover, their precise mode of action allows for dose optimization, enhancing therapeutic efficacy while minimizing the risk of toxicity.
The development of SRMs, however, is not without challenges. Designing molecules with the desired selectivity presents a formidable task, requiring a deep understanding of receptor structure and function. Additionally, ensuring sufficient bioavailability and metabolic stability poses further hurdles in the development process. Despite these challenges, advancements in computational modeling, high-throughput screening, and medicinal chemistry techniques have accelerated the discovery and optimization of SRMs.
As research in this field continues to evolve, the potential of SRMs to redefine drug therapy is increasingly evident. Their ability to precisely modulate specific receptors holds immense promise for personalized medicine, where treatments can be tailored to individual patient profiles. Furthermore, by minimizing off-target effects, SRMs have the potential to improve treatment outcomes and enhance patient quality of life.
In conclusion, selective receptor modulators represent a groundbreaking approach in drug development, offering targeted efficacy with improved safety profiles. As our understanding of receptor biology deepens and technological capabilities advance, the potential applications of SRMs are poised to expand, ushering in a new era of precision medicine.
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2024.05.21 20:59 Electronic_Call4376 She is not a victim, she is a fetishist creep.

She is not a victim, she is a fetishist creep.
Feeder content on YouTube that glorifies overeating is problematic for several reasons, primarily related to its impact on viewers' health and well-being. Here are some key points on why such content is harmful, along with relevant studies:
  1. Promotion of Unhealthy Eating Habits: Feeder content often encourages excessive caloric intake and unhealthy eating patterns, which can contribute to obesity and related health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, and other metabolic disorders.
  2. Normalization of Harmful Behavior: By glamorizing overeating, such content can normalize unhealthy behaviors and create a distorted perception of what constitutes a healthy diet, particularly among impressionable viewers such as children and teenagers.
  3. Psychological Impact: Watching feeder content can trigger or exacerbate eating disorders such as binge eating disorder (BED). It can also promote a negative body image and poor self-esteem, contributing to mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
  4. Influence on Vulnerable Populations: Individuals who are already struggling with weight management or disordered eating may be particularly susceptible to the negative influence of feeder content, potentially worsening their condition.
Sources:
  1. Pediatrics: Media Exposure and Obesity
  2. The International Journal of Eating Disorders: Binge Eating Disorder and Media Influence
  3. The Journal of Adolescent Health: Media, Body Image, and Eating Disorders
  4. Health Psychology: Media Influence on Eating Behaviors
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2024.05.21 20:59 Same-Guitar-6889 Finally made it! - My story

Hello everyone, I'm a 24-year-old male who has been struggling with alcoholism for a year now. It started with 2 beers a night at university and in 3-4 months it escalated to a bottle of vodka a day. I was so desperate and couldn't go anywhere without a plastic bottle filled with vodka to hide it from anyone. During this period, no one ever noticed anything strange about me, but I was depressed from just the fact that I couldn't be off alcohol anymore.
Now let me get to this past month. I was having problems like dizziness, feeling like I was going to faint, and my blood pressure was around 140/95 all the time with a heart rate around 100-105 bpm. I was having very bad times and couldn't even sleep because of it, so I went to the doctors, and they started running all sorts of tests. I was worried to tell them about my alcohol use because my general practitioner is my aunt, so I kept it hidden from them. 3 weeks ago, they found out that I have pretty bad liver tests, high levels of ferritin and uric acid in the blood. On a CT scan, they also found out that I have a fatty liver.
This scared me fucking shitless. In one week, I cut down from 500ml of vodka to 250ml of vodka, and it was so fucking hard. I couldn't sleep, was sweating, and my heart felt like it would jump out of my chest. I was most worried about my heart because I had heard that it could potentially be dangerous, but I was so scared that I just went with it and continued. After that, I dropped from 250ml to 80ml of vodka in another week (so that means from 500ml to 80ml in two weeks). This jump subjectively felt better, but I still felt my heart pumping too fast, and I couldn't sleep much. Now it's been 2 and a half weeks, and I'm on 50ml (1 shot) a day in the afternoon. I feel much better, my heart rate dropped from 105 bpm to 80, which is huge, and I can't wait to drop alcohol altogether.
The problem is that I still sometimes feel like something is wrong with my heart. I sometimes get these episodes where I almost feel like I'm going to faint, and my head aches, sometimes my belly aches, but my most significant concern is my heart. When I had a CT scan 3 weeks ago, the doc said my heart and lungs are fine. Should I be worried, is it still the withdrawals, and is it just my body adjusting to life without alcohol? I take magnesium supplements and milk thistle extracts to help my liver plus vitamin B complex
I wish you all strength if you go through all of this. <3
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2024.05.21 20:56 Huffleplx I am at a loss

Hi, I am 25f and really need some help.
I have had health issues for a couple years now and all my testing say I am healthy.
I am exhausted 24/7, have headaches every second of the day. It feels like a tension headache, which sometimes is also behind my eyes and it has a pinching feeling. The pressure on my head is so bad that I often struggle to tie my shoes because it feels like I am going to either throw up or pass out. Same with laying flat, haven't been able to do that in years.
I have had psoriasis since I was 11 and eczema has been growing on my thighs, arms and elbows over the past few years. I have many food allergies that grew over the years, like nuts and stone fruits.
Several testings were done in the past years. CT scan was clear, I tested hormones and they were optimal, tested my thyroid which also showed no signs of disfunction.
I am at a loss of where to look for these things, my doctor doesn't even know what to do after the CT scan. Hopefully someone recognizes these symptoms and can nudge me in the right direction.
Thanks in advance for anyone trying to help <3
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2024.05.21 20:56 Conscious-Bag7526 My nieces dad is abusive. She said he pushed her yesterday and hit her head, and now has blurry vision today. Took her to urgentcare and got a CT scan. Need advice on what we can legally to protect her and hold him accountable. If the legal system does nothing again, we are scared he will punish her

For some back story: my sister 32F was with her baby dad 32M for almost 10 years. He was extremely controlling and abusive to her in every way. It took her getting pregnant and having her baby (my niece) to finally have the strength to leave him because she needed to protect her baby. When she was home from the hospital, he couldn’t handle her crying as a newborn. He came into the bedroom screaming to shut the baby up. He pulled out a gun and pointed it at my newborn niece, and then to his own head. That was when my sister knew she had to get away from him.the next day she came to my family for help and we moved her out. She got a protective order against him and they had a really nasty case I. Court against each other. Cps came to interview her and I was there for support and it was the first time I had seen my sister cry in over a decade recounting to the cps what he did to her. In court, he lied so much about my sister and he got away with all of it because the law protects him as a parent too and there wasn’t enough evidence. That same cps worker high fived the dad after court that day. Years later, and multiple court hearing later as his tactic of draining our family of money, he continues to be the same person he always was. My niece is much older now, and able to vocalize his actions. She says that he grabs her arm out of no where and twists it, that he “grounds” her for “lying” about brushing her hair or showering when she says she is telling the truth- so he locks her in her room for hours. She says he tells her she is fat (she is actually very very skinny) and that her teeth are crooked and ugly- she has had many breakdowns before school because of this because he has messed up her self esteem so bad. She said he tickles her out of no where so hard that it hurts and it makes her cry. And now yesterday when she came back from her dads, she said he pushed her really hard when she was climbing into the car “because she was taking too long” and she hit the top of her head really hard. She still had a bump on her head and then woke up this morning with very blurry vision so we took her to urgent care immediately and got her checked out and a Cat scan that we are still waiting for the results for. Please any advice on what we can do. We are terrified of what he will do to punish her if we don’t succeed in getting the law to protect her after so many attempts already. If we file a police report, what will he do if he still gets regular custody? He is about to have her for 3 weeks for the start of summer. It would be too long to share how much more there is to this case, but he has gotten away with everything he has ever done. I’m so scared that he will kidnap her or punish her for telling us, or come up with another lie to take my sister to court as retaliation like he’s done before.
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2024.05.21 20:35 PrehendingNexus Impacted stool or partial obstruction?

A few weeks ago I caught a stomach flu from my son. Diarrhea and vomitting all day and ended up in ER cause I was dehydrated severely. They did a CT scan and saw a “possible partial obstruction “ and sent to a different hospital, the doctor there said they didn’t think it was an obstruction and it was just a stomach bug, gave me fluids and sent me home. Ever since then I’ve been straining a lot to poop and all my poos are pencil thin, fatty, or just straight up diarrhea. I am going once a day but still feel bloated and pressure in my lower abdomen like I’m backed up. Could this be a partial obstruction or just impacted stool from constipation? Has anyone ever heard of stomach flu causing this?
I’ve been drinking lots of water and eating clean which has helped the general bloated feeling. But the pressure and bloat just moved to my lower abdomen two days ago. I feel like it’s pushing my bladder because I’ve noticed some slight urine retention since yesterday. I haven’t taken any laxatives or stool softener. Any advice appreciated
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2024.05.21 20:27 itsgreymonster Unfunhouse Mirror 13 (Nature of Predators/The Last Angel)

This is a crossover fanfiction between original fiction titles: Nature of Predators by SpacePaladin15 and The Last Angel by Proximal Flame respectively. All credit and rights reserved goes to them for making such amazing science fiction settings that I wanted to put this together.
You can read The Last Angel here: Be warned, it's decently long, and at its third installment so far. I highly suggest reading it before reading this, or this story will not make sense.
Otherwise, enjoy the story! Thanks again to u/jesterra54 and u/skais01 for beta and checking of work!
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Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, Federation Fleet Command
Date [standardized human time]: October 24, 2136
What I was doing was risky.
I kept thinking this, as I prepared to spring the idea I worked on. I had Samantha and Carlos look into acquiring a shuttlecraft, for the purposes of infiltrating Aafa. It took a day and a half longer than the UN's initial start date, but I promised them it was worth it. They believed that, and set to work on getting one through their few Venlil resources in the UN. Now that it was in my hands, I was on a trip to Aafa, alone, with no backup or human handlers to my name. They believed I wasn't a flight risk...a mistake on their part, but in a way, I was still performing their goal.
I was still suspicious of Federation governance, even before the humans took stage on the galactic scene. The Sivkit's refugee crisis turnaway, the Krakotl's military extortionate practice, the Federation was full of shady characters who ought to be exposed. I was even working on a source towards what I thought was frivolous and mismanaged Kolshian military spending budgets, but it was interrupted by the human's arrival, and I had set it to the wayside.
Though, neither of those were supposedly leaked by 'me'. Cilany was the one who put it into proper public eye, even if I was her source...
How I wish I could have her here with me, her sharp skill for coercion and interrogation of valuable info in interrogation and interview alike. But the colony she was on was under siege by the Arxur, who struck while the Federation fleet had gone to Earth. All the more fuel for the fire of my suspicions...
I could only hope that Cilany, and by extension the rest of the people there would hold out despite their actions against the humans. None deserved the Arxur thrust upon them.
It would have been far too risky to try and stop by a planet under siege by the Arxur. I would be, at best, blown to smithereens without hesitation, and at worst...eugh...don't think about it, don't think about it!
Plus, I didn't want to give any human assets an idea on my plans currently. I was already going behind their back on this, betraying their trust on this front.
If my hunch is correct, then the Arxur might be coordinating with them, and by extension, feeding info about Federation homeworlds back in their twisted little game. Seeing me pop up in a report would turn heads.
I'm sorry Humanity, but this is for your own good. You cannot trust the Arxur, and the only way we can prevent your manipulation by their Dominion is through convincing a proper attack on them from the Greater Commonwealth.
But now, I found myself on a course to Aafa, alone, all on my lonesome, seeking to do something akin to Noah, but to the most powerful person in the galaxy one-on-one...Nikonus. I felt my ability to pull rank and my reputation would precede me better than the predatory reception of humanity, even though they didn't deserve it. This was a pragmatic decision, not an emotional one…
The trip was not very eventful, roughly [6 days] one way in a ship with as underpowered of a FTL drive as this, but I was trying to sell an infiltration mission, not a courier one. I wouldn't have my claws on anything top-of-the-line for speed in a shuttle. But as my ship hit disruptor fields in-system, and I got a ping from Gunships asking for classic hailing codes, intent to visit, and the like, I sent a message that likely would have shocked their crew.
"This is Captain Sovlin of Federation Fleet Command. I have escaped human custody, and need to request an audience with Nikonus."
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Memory transcription subject: Chief Nikonus of the Kolshian Commonwealth
Date [standardized human time]: October 24, 2136
I walked the outer rungs of the capital gardens, looking for relief to the mounds of bureaucratic paperwork back in-office. A good walk could clear ones mind of most stresses every now and then, and given the circumstances nowadays, I think a longer one is in order.
The Affliaf blooms are quite vibrant today. That's a good omen, for what it's worth...
With the state of the galaxy in a comprehensive deadlock over what to do with humanity, I had to take to some under-the-table talks with Nishtal's military. While the Kolshian Commonwealth was not publically for humanity's invitation into the Federation, they were clearly vocal that they did not wish for the problem to be removed, so to speak. And so, I had to get my tentacles dirty planting seeds of inspiration to some military leaders in and around the Krakotl Alliance. They, thankfully took the predator threat as seriously as they ought to, and mobilized to rid ourselves of the pests.
It should have simply ended there. Humanity should have been exterminated, status quo restored, the whole cropland tilled. But no, a fleet of twenty-thousand failed to even kill a fledgling space-faring species like humanity! Even with the Venlil Space Corps on their side, the battle should have been a wash! And the worst part, was that the true believers on Venlil Prime were giving me garbage intelligence on the matter.
'A ship of unknown origin swooped in and saved humanity? One that was unheard of up to this point'? No, a wad of ectolan spulk, there was no chance it was humanity keeping something in reserve that could even the tide! They likely were feeding false data to their allies, the manipulative little apes. No, humanity being saved stunk of the Dominion's play, and that was worrisome.
Did Giznel and his lackeys go back on our deal, seeing blood in the water? I knew we groomed a deal out of Betterment that'd give them all the wrong ideas...
Needless to say, I had to now figure out where to start on approaching them and confirming our deal was still on the table, and to cease and desist assistance with humanity at once. If they didn't want to play ball anymore, we'd have to consider some Shadow Fleet excursions to pave a path for a public route to invasion. That would change the whole dynamic of the Federation's control structures, and was absolutely not the path this great galactic Commonwealth should go.
So now, I am stuck in a dilemma. Do I assume Giznel and the Dominion are still in on the deal, and haven't made allies with humanity in the backdrop, or do I take the only opportunity we get, and start mounting an offensive while the Dominion's unprepared.
Decisions, decisions...
Not long into my musings, an aide contacted me over holo-prompt. Odd, I didn't have anything scheduled this soon, and central planning proceedings weren't set to start up again until the following day, what was it?...
"Chief Nikonus. There's been a development on the outer edge of the system. Bulwark Patrol states that a shuttlecraft of Venlil-make warped in, one individual alone on scans. They identified itself as Captain Sovlin, seeking refuge from human captivity."
Oh dear. That's not anything I could have expected. The last thing I need right now is more complications...but that wording...
"Why hasn't he been boarded and processed yet? I am hardly the first authority to come to for a asylum dispute."
"He asked for you specifically, your graciousness. Said to request an audience with utmost urgency."
"Is that so?...Hmm." I am currently free of responsibilities for a solid chunk of time. While I did not know Sovlin personally, his record spoke for himself. If he truly was escaping human custody, it was likely he found something out about them that they shared by accident, not knowing he wasn't loyal to them.
If he's come here for the reason I think he might've, there's a very real chance...
"Send him my way as soon as possible then. He's lucky I can spare an audience now."
...that said opportunity has just walked itself right into my garden.
Memory transcription subject: Captain Sovlin, Federation Fleet Command
Date [standardized human time]: October 24, 2136
There was thankfully little fanfare or media attention in bringing my shuttle in. The decision to come alone clearly disarmed their initial worries of human sympathizing or terrorist actions, and soon enough, I found myself amongst an escort of soldiers to Aslou's government district.
I had been to Aafa various times throughout my life. In my tenure as captain, you tend to visit the homeworlds of the larger species at least once in a lifetime, if not several. Most times were not very exciting or noteworthy...but this time, the visit felt downright off.
The gardens were as beautiful as ever, but there were little walking them. The Songbedas were oddly quiet, making an unsettling atmosphere. The population out in the outer and medial rungs of the city split to make way for my escort, as if expecting trouble on their doorstep should they draw attention.
Given what happened with humanity, I wouldn't put it past them. Why is it so...empty?
It was forced to be pushed aside as we finally reached the inner rings of the Capitol Spire. A gleam ran up into the heavens, and a sequence of block outcroppings spun around the structure, green architecture patterns spiraled up and up. It was a beautiful idol of the dedication of megalithic engineering and urban planning of the Kolshian Commonwealth. Under any other circumstances, I would have once felt comfortable walking under its shadow, but now I felt only unease at being in its monolithic shade.
Across from us, not far up the steps leading to the Capitol Spire, was Nikonus and his guards. They were clearly waiting for me. Nikonus looked pleased to see me, somehow. Was there no clear indicator...?
Does he trust my cover?
"Captain Sovlin, your reputation precedes you! I could have sworn you were interred so deep you weren't getting out. Yet, you say you broke out?"
Here goes nothing. Make it believable, Sovlin...
"I...yes, your graciousness. After I was imprisoned on Venlil Prime, the humans kept trying to get me to turn on the Federation. They were convincing, but my loyalties ultimately lie in this government, Chief Nikonus." I put my chest into the last bit of the statement, trying to give emphasis.
He seemed to mull on that for a split second, before he made a gesture to follow him. "We may talk more about your escape inside. I assume what you have meant to say to me is not for public ears?" He glanced about, subtly tilting his head out at the few gathered crowds out and about Aslou's Capitol District. Given how open and flat the area was, with the slightest elevation, you could practically see for [kilometers].
He was right on that. My suspicions would not be for the general public to hear, lest it cause a panic. "Yes. It would not do for the media to run wild with. It could cause unrest."
The Kolshian's eyes seemed to glint at that. "On that, you and I can agree. Come, to my offices." Him and his troop started up the stairs, and I followed soon after, my 'escorts' following closely behind. I could not yet tell whether I was actually in good trust with Chief Nikonus, or whether he was playing up the kindly elder act. Politicians were always shifty like that...
We walked a long way, took several lifts to reach the original Kolshian suites of the Capitol Spire. Passing through halls of elaborate aquatic decor, and indoor habitats, we approached our destination: Chief Nikonus' personal office.
He waved away all but two guards to stand outside the office, as we walked in. As he sat down, and the door closed, the visual look of the Kolshian shifted. His old, elderly demeanor sharpened to a politics-honed edge. The tone of the room felt far more off.
"I hope you know how much your position here is troubling, Sovlin." His voice had none of the kindness it held before. In its place, laid a piercing tone of seriousness. "If I'm anticipating right, you came here with distinctly bad news, given the state of galactic politics and military scuffles. That is...if I can even trust your story at all." He got up from his chair in a way that betrayed none of his age from before, and began to pace.
Or was his earlier light hobbling also just a disarming act?
"I mean really, you mean to tell me you turned yourself in to humanity for 'crimes against sentience', and then go back on your self-inflicted punishment? All so you could come to Aafa to let me know of something I'm already decently certain I know of before you even tell me? Your loyalty in question is a mind game Sovlin. I do not appreciate mind games. You'd best get to your point quickly and succinctly."
There was a chilling quality to that statement. I did not want to see what lied on the end of that thinly veiled threat.
A hitch came to my throat, but I pushed through the discomfort. "I...Chief Nikonus...I do not revoke my feelings about humanity's sentience, but neither do I revoke my faith in the Federation's dream. Despite their predator biology, they are capable of empathy and care for things outside what we'd consider stereotypical predatory behavior. They still deserve a chance at being within the galactic community, of being part of the Federation; no matter what preconceptions are of predators, they are clearly different. But, there's something we distinctly missed about humanity, and I think the Arxur are making an attempt to exploit it."
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Memory transcription subject: Chief Nikonus of the Kolshian Commonwealth
Date [standardized human time]: October 24, 2136
"You've seen the empathy tests, right?" Sovlin mentioned. Of course I had, it was only the thing that had kept me from having their ambassador Noah shot on the spot, where was he going with this?
"Yes, I have. Are you saying there isn't empathy for them?"
"No, Chief Nikonus. They are just as empathic as before. The problem is in how they use it. If a protective instincts in herbivore's is to block the danger from the person, then a predator's instincts is to remove the danger."
Huh?
"I'm not seeing the problem here, Sovlin. Aggression versus protection is a choice all sentients can make, even if one is uncouth for most herbivores to make."
But my rebuttal didn't shake his look any. No, there was mortification interwoven throughout it still.
"Follow with me here, still. The human's empathic desires to latch onto anything as a companion is an odd case, but a documented one. They are looking for friends among the cosmos, and given the first thing they found was the Venlil, they took to them immediately. When they found the Federation, they too attempted to befriend us. And over the Cradle, despite our best efforts to dissuade them, they were curious of the Arxur too. I would know, I was there."
Hmm, so the humans have been making some attempt at contacting The Dominion. Given their Prophet's Word, and their temperament for predators, they likely would act receptive if given some chance. More fuel to the fire...
I motioned him on further. "They...interrogated a Arxur above the cradle. They told them of how Federation first contact went; how the Arxur were starved by the Federation releasing a bioweapon, and how it lead them into conflict during the uplift."
I walked over to my desk, and sat down. My tentacle hovered over a concealed sidearm underneath the lip, just in case. "And...did you believe what that Arxur said was true, Sovlin?..."
Sovlin sighed in denial. "No, your graciousness...but I'm afraid...the humans do." He shifted uncomfortably in his seat as he talked. "The Arxur have picked up on a weakness we didn't see, Chief Nikonus. Likely due to them being predators themselves. They know humanity is a pack predator, so they're seeking to manipulate the humans onto their side using their empathy."
I brought my tentacles away from the gun while I considered, because this was only meaning one thing.
Those bastards ARE going back on the deal! Sovlin, your loyalty has just saved me a world of hurt...
But before I could get a word in edgewise, he continued. "They are using the empathy the humans latch on with to some effect. Given the choice between a galaxy that shuns and tries to kill their species, and a fellow predator lending a claw in the interim, why would they pick anything but the Arxur? Why wouldn't they pick self-preservation?"
Sovlin looked at me with a worried face. I shared in the worry too, the long-term survival of the Federation was unraveling from the worst case scenario. "The humans might be coaxed into cruelty as bad as the Arxur because of that. We missed how their empathy was their bloodlust. And now the Arxur are here to collect on our mistakes."
This is bad. While we had some agreement beforehand with the Dominion, the human's existence on the galactic stage changes the game. The Dominion would look to seek true control of everything, rather than just playing even with us. The [Prisoner's Dilemma] is broken.
...But there is still a solution. And Sovlin proved himself loyal enough to help with it.
I turned back to him, trying to assuage his worries. "Sovlin, while this is very bad news, there is a solution that the galaxy isn't considering here."
Sovlin piped up. "Yes. We'd need to form an intense first strike on Wriss itself, to devastate the head of their government, and collapse their attempts to indoctrinate humanity. Humanity might protest, but it would be for their own good that the Arxur fails to get their claws on them. From there, we can try to reestablish friendly connections, even as strained and painful as they are..."
Oh, you poor naive fool Sovlin. Don't worry, there is a better way.
I enabled a soundproofing field interladen in the walls of my office, for what came next was sensitive. "Not...quite Captain Sovlin, a good plan, and one that will be considered soon. But...what if I told you, there was a way to remove that fellow predator’ link?..."
First Prev Next (soon)
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2024.05.21 20:25 Worldly_Reporter7289 Pulled my back out and they’re cancelling my health insurance benefits

I’m hoping you guys have some insight that could help me… I’m suppose to be getting a CT scan because of the anomaly that found on my MRI. Now I wasn’t too worried bc the pain from the motorcycle accident (happened early April) had almost all subsided. When I pulled my back yesterday just bending down, it hurts so bad I can’t walk.. no exaggeration my boyfriend helped me to and from the bathroom and I laid in bed all day yesterday. I can’t even turn over without crying.. after reading online (I prob shouldn’t do that) it says I might have a herniated disc. I called the imaging center where I’m suppose to have the CT (same place I went for the MRI) and they say their earliest appointment is in 2 weeks. Last 2 times I went to the ER, they sent me home with pain meds (which I still have) and an appointment for imagining which I already have.
I honestly just don’t know what I should do.. wait it out and hope this intensity goes away soon or go to the er again? Do you know of any place that could get me into a CT scan right away (la area)? Even if I get the scan today, is there something a doctor could do to help this pain away? Back brace? Also I won’t have primary health care insurance for much longer and don’t know what I should do. I’m hoping you have some advice..
My back hurts so I’m calling off from work which means I’m not making any money and by the time my scans are ready, my benefits will have been removed which I’ll have to pay out of pocket (right)? I feel fucked either way the cookie crumbles
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2024.05.21 20:20 OIndianCancercare Signs Of Throat Cancer

Signs Of Throat Cancer
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Usually individuals who suffer from throat cancer develop cancer in their voice box called larynx and face problems like sore throat, swelling of the neck, and difficulty swallowing. Possibly, the sufferer may note these indications of throat cancer in the beginning, but they might get to know it when the cancer gets more advanced and they face issues with breathing or speaking. However, throat cancer symptoms may differ based on their location in your body, and if the cancerous tumors grow within the voice box, they can make you ineligible to speak. These conditions require an immediate diagnosis, and you must visit a medical expert quickly!
Common Causes
However, the exact cause of throat cancer is not known, but due to the reasons mentioned, an individual might develop this illness:
  • Can develop due to genetic changes in the cells of your throat.
  • Consuming a lot of alcohol and tobacco-based products can possibly let you develop tumors.
  • Getting human papillomavirus infection.
  • Individuals exposed to chemicals like sulfuric acid, mist nickel, etc. in the workplace are at greater risk.
Throat Cancer Signs/Symptoms
Here’s a list of some common signs that a person may face when developing throat cancer:
Voice Changes: If your voice is becominghoarse or husky or you are facing difficulty pronouncing certain sounds or words, then there might be a possibility that you are developing cancer in your larynx.
Difficulty or Pain in Swallowing: The most initial sign that you might come across would be difficulty swallowing, as you might experience burning or pain when chewing and swallowing food.
Chronic Sore Throat: Known as an early warning sign, where cancer can occur in the pharynx, causing pain in your throat, which doesn’t disappear when you swallow.
Weight loss: An unusual weight loss may occur as a common cancer symptom which can be exacerbated by swallowing problems.
Swollen Lymph Nodes Around the Neck: Swollen nodes or enlarged lymph glands around the neck can be a sign your body is developing a cancer illness, especially if it grows slowly.
Other Signs
  • trouble moving your tongue
  • white patches around tongue or mouth lining
  • coughing up blood
  • nosebleeds
  • pain in throat
Stages of Throat Cancer
Throat cancer staging can form an essential part done by your doctor to identify the stage of cancer and to analyze how far the cancer has grown and spread. Usually, these are the stages that your doctor will diagnose:
Stage 0: Denoted by the term carcinoma in situ where the throat will develop cancerous cells.
Stage I: Referred to as an early stage of cancer where the cancer is only two centimeters, limited to the throat.
Stage II: This stage forms where thetumor is usually between two-four centimeters, but yet not spread to the lymph nodes.
Stage III: Here, your throat cancer comes larger than four centimeters, or even spread to nearby lymph nodes.
Stage IV: During this, the cancer is no longer confined to the original site as it might spread to other body areas including your neck, trachea or jaw.

Throat Cancer Diagnosis

Usually the specialists follow the below mentioned methods to diagnose the throat cancer:
Physical Examination: Most initially when you see a doctor, they will usually examine your mouth, throat and neck to find any throat cancer symptom.
Larynx Endoscopy: To look for abnormalities of the throat, the doctors use an endoscope and insert it through the nose to analyze the illness.
Biopsy: The doctors do this to determine if there are cancerous cells present by taking a small sample of cells or tissue to examine using a magnifying glass.
Ultrasound: Ultrasound of the neck is utilized to detect any abnormalities present, which can subsequently be verified using CT or MRI scans.
X-rays: The doctors may opt for chest x-ray to determine the sufferer’s general health and to analyze the spread of lung cancer.
CT Scan: A radiological procedure is performed to confirm and pinpoint the presence of disease or cancer in the neck region, while also assessing any potential lymph nodes. This involves creating detailed cross-sectional images of the targeted structure from various angles.
MRI: Using radio waves and magnets, the test produces detailed images about what’s going on inside your body.
PET scan: The doctors usually inject radioactive material into the body to detect cancer cells. Treatment Options
Mentioned below are the treatment options that the experts suggest:
The order of treatment for throat cancer is especially if it’s involving voice box or adjacent structures is chemotherapy plus radiotherapy . This approach has evolved from the surgery first approach which was used few decades ago but with the principle of organ preservation and to preserve the voice of the patient .
Surgery: Your medical expert will suggest surgery depending upon the location of the cancer and the structures involved ,if erosion of the cartilages seen in the scan then surgery is the choice of treatment The surgery involves laryngectomy plus partial phryngectomy and also reconstruction of the pharynx which connects to the food pipe . However, surgery involves excision of the voice box and loss of voice but with recent development of voice prosthesis ,voice can be generated.
Laser Surgery: Another treatment option, usually opted by the medical experts in the very initial stages if the disease is limited only to the voice box that too partially .
Radiation Therapy: You may get advised by the doctor to undergo radiation therapy which is the primary treatment in some cases as these doses target the cancer cells to eliminate them.
Chemotherapy: To treat certain cancer conditions, chemotherapy may be needed, especially if the tumor is large, or if the cancer has spread into the lymph nodes as this surgery can shrink tumors possibly.
Targeted Therapy: Since this type of treatment reduces the risk of side effects, these drugs target specific cancer cells or proteins that affect the growth of cancer.
Immunotherapy: This new approach boosts the ability of the immune system to protect the body from cancer.
Prevention
  • Avoid consuming tobacco products and say no to smoking.
  • You can prevent this illness by limiting alcohol consumption.
  • Consume a healthy diet.
Final Words
Since we tried our best to cover every relatable aspect about Signs Of Throat Cancer for our readers, it is essential to note that visiting a trusted medical hospital for your treatment will help you recover better from the illness. To receive personalized advice and a discussion regarding Throat Cancer, consult with Dr. Sanjog Singh at Samsara Cancer Care Nagpur one of the best for Throat Cancer treatment in Nagpur, a highly respected medical expert today. With years of expertise working in this field, doctors can assist you understand the process of throat cancer better and help you through the course of your illness Usually individuals who suffer from throat cancer develop cancer in their voice box called larynx and face problems like sore throat, swelling of the neck, and difficulty swallowing. Possibly, the sufferer may note these indications of throat cancer in the beginning, but they might get to know it when the cancer gets more advanced and they face issues with breathing or speaking. However, throat cancer symptoms may differ based on their location in your body, and if the cancerous tumors grow within the voice box, they can make you ineligible to speak. These conditions require an immediate diagnosis, and you must visit a medical expert quickly!
Common Causes
However, the exact cause of throat cancer is not known, but due to the reasons mentioned, an individual might develop this illness:
Can develop due to genetic changes in the cells of your throat. Consuming a lot of alcohol and tobacco-based products can possibly let you develop tumors. Getting human papillomavirus infection. Individuals exposed to chemicals like sulfuric acid, mist nickel, etc. in the workplace are at greater risk.
Throat Cancer Signs/Symptoms
Here’s a list of some common signs that a person may face when developing throat cancer:
Voice Changes: If your voice is becominghoarse or husky or you are facing difficulty pronouncing certain sounds or words, then there might be a possibility that you are developing cancer in your larynx.
Difficulty or Pain in Swallowing: The most initial sign that you might come across would be difficulty swallowing, as you might experience burning or pain when chewing and swallowing food.
Chronic Sore Throat: Known as an early warning sign, where cancer can occur in the pharynx, causing pain in your throat, which doesn’t disappear when you swallow.
Weight loss: An unusual weight loss may occur as a common cancer symptom which can be exacerbated by swallowing problems.
Swollen Lymph Nodes Around the Neck: Swollen nodes or enlarged lymph glands around the neck can be a sign your body is developing a cancer illness, especially if it grows slowly.
Other Signs
trouble moving your tongue white patches around tongue or mouth lining coughing up blood nosebleeds pain in throat
Stages of Throat Cancer
Throat cancer staging can form an essential part done by your doctor to identify the stage of cancer and to analyze how far the cancer has grown and spread. Usually, these are the stages that your doctor will diagnose:
Stage 0: Denoted by the term carcinoma in situ where the throat will develop cancerous cells.
Stage I: Referred to as an early stage of cancer where the cancer is only two centimeters, limited to the throat.
Stage II: This stage forms where thetumor is usually between two-four centimeters, but yet not spread to the lymph nodes.
Stage III: Here, your throat cancer comes larger than four centimeters, or even spread to nearby lymph nodes.
Stage IV: During this, the cancer is no longer confined to the original site as it might spread to other body areas including your neck, trachea or jaw.
Throat Cancer Diagnosis
Usually the specialists follow the below mentioned methods to diagnose the throat cancer:
Physical Examination: Most initially when you see a doctor, they will usually examine your mouth, throat and neck to find any throat cancer symptom.
Larynx Endoscopy: To look for abnormalities of the throat, the doctors use an endoscope and insert it through the nose to analyze the illness.
Biopsy: The doctors do this to determine if there are cancerous cells present by taking a small sample of cells or tissue to examine using a magnifying glass.
Ultrasound: Ultrasound of the neck is utilized to detect any abnormalities present, which can subsequently be verified using CT or MRI scans.
X-rays: The doctors may opt for chest x-ray to determine the sufferer’s general health and to analyze the spread of lung cancer.
CT Scan: A radiological procedure is performed to confirm and pinpoint the presence of disease or cancer in the neck region, while also assessing any potential lymph nodes. This involves creating detailed cross-sectional images of the targeted structure from various angles.
MRI: Using radio waves and magnets, the test produces detailed images about what’s going on inside your body.
PET scan: The doctors usually inject radioactive material into the body to detect cancer cells. Treatment Options
Mentioned below are the treatment options that the experts suggest:
The order of treatment for throat cancer is especially if it’s involving voice box or adjacent structures is chemotherapy plus radiotherapy . This approach has evolved from the surgery first approach which was used few decades ago but with the principle of organ preservation and to preserve the voice of the patient .
Surgery: Your medical expert will suggest surgery depending upon the location of the cancer and the structures involved ,if erosion of the cartilages seen in the scan then surgery is the choice of treatment The surgery involves laryngectomy plus partial phryngectomy and also reconstruction of the pharynx which connects to the food pipe . However, surgery involves excision of the voice box and loss of voice but with recent development of voice prosthesis ,voice can be generated.
Laser Surgery: Another treatment option, usually opted by the medical experts in the very initial stages if the disease is limited only to the voice box that too partially .
Radiation Therapy: You may get advised by the doctor to undergo radiation therapy which is the primary treatment in some cases as these doses target the cancer cells to eliminate them.
Chemotherapy: To treat certain cancer conditions, chemotherapy may be needed, especially if the tumor is large, or if the cancer has spread into the lymph nodes as this surgery can shrink tumors possibly.
Targeted Therapy: Since this type of treatment reduces the risk of side effects, these drugs target specific cancer cells or proteins that affect the growth of cancer.
Immunotherapy: This new approach boosts the ability of the immune system to protect the body from cancer.
Prevention
Avoid consuming tobacco products and say no to smoking. You can prevent this illness by limiting alcohol consumption. Consume a healthy diet.
Final Words
Since we tried our best to cover every relatable aspect about Signs Of Throat Cancer for our readers, it is essential to note that visiting a trusted medical hospital for your treatment will help you recover better from the illness. To receive personalized advice and a discussion regarding Throat Cancer, consult with Dr. Sanjog Singh at Samsara Cancer Care Nagpur one of the best for Throat Cancer treatment in Nagpur, a highly respected medical expert today. With years of expertise working in this field, doctors can assist you understand the process of throat cancer better and help you through the course of your illness
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2024.05.21 20:18 usenetuser Everything is going wrong

I have a loving wife. A dad that visit me everyday and a good internet friend I speak to almost every day, but...
The first nail. 15 years ago I had a girlfriend which was the love of my life. But she was diagnosed with several mental problems. In the start everything was nice, but then she stopped taking medicin, started drinking, doing drugs again and finally slept around. It ended when she was submitted to a psy ward and denied me comming to see her and I was blamed for everything, despite being the only stable thing in her world. One thing let to another and we broke up despite it broke my world. 1 year later I was told she had commited suicide. Maybe I should done more. But I was so lost and feel like I had tried everything to help her.. And I lost all my friends. Every single one...
The second nail: Life moved on. I got married to my now wife. But 10 years ago my wife and I found out we could not get pregnant. I had been infected with a STI from my ex which killed my sperm and my now wife just can't get pregnant. That caused a great deal of distress and grief. But we moved on. We got two lovely dog which we love above everything in the world. But maybe I should have followed others advice and adopted or trying other clinics to get pregnant.
The third nail: My mum died two years ago. She had cancer in her stomach. She was everything to me. She was my safety net. She was the one that kept the family together. She was always there and she promised me she would come down and see my new kitchen I had made... and then she died. She newer got to see it. I know its silly. Its just a kitchen.. but we had talked about it for years and years and when I finally could afford she could not see it. It broke my heart. She could have survived the cancer. She just dident want a stupid stoma bag. She could have lived if she just got that... but she diden't want to because... well because she thought it was disgusting. Maybe I could have talked her into it. I don't know. And it was near my birthday... which didn't make it any better. She always came with my birthday cake...
The fourth nail: My wife will do (almost) anything for me. No doubt there. But she has told me she newer wants to have sex with me again. Not because she don't love me. She just don't enjoy it anymore and just see it as a pointless thing to do. This one hurts. She don't know it really, because I have been supportive of her decission. But I really miss being intimate with her.
The fith nail: I said earlier we had two lovely dogs that we loved above everything. One of them died earlier this year. She was only 10 years old. But suddenly she started to have problems breathing and lost a lot of weight. Her mind was there. It was not her time. And I could have done more. I decided against CT scan, since we could not afford it and I really thought she would get better. But everything got bad fast.. like really fast. And we had to get her put down. If I had done more, maybe she would still be here...
The six nail: Our oldest dog is 15 years. This weekend we went on a trip and left her with my wives parents. When we came home, she (the dog) suddenly could hardly walk. She would fall over and not be able to orient herself. We went to the local vet, but they couldent do anything I told us to try and get time at a large vet hospital 300 km away. I was ready to take her there tommorow.
The final nail: This evening, on my birthday, she was placed in a dog stroller. I had just fed her and she was very hungry. I sat back in my chair when she suddenly jumped out of the stroller and landed on her head. She screamed. She had seizures. She screamed. We tried to call the vets. But nothing is open... I don't know what to do. My wife finally got her to calm down and sleep and now I am writing this. I know we will have to put her down tommorow. Everything else is just wrong.
I don't know what to do. I am broken. Like... I don't know how I move past this. I just can't handle it. My mind is broken. I am not suicidal. But I feel like such a failure...
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2024.05.21 20:14 iwatchtrazhaldayy Spoiler: her health scare is that her uterine cancer might be returning

She had blood in her pee, and doctors have confirmed it’s not a UTI. She is getting antibiotics in case of an infection the tests missed. Now she’s getting a CT scan to see if her cancer has returned.
Just figured I’d give you the gist.
Also my new favorite ALR complaint: I want to be a person who happens to be super morbidly obese. But the internet makes me just a super morbidly obese person. 🥴
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2024.05.21 20:05 OrlonDogger A Witch at Midnight - Chapter 19

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To my beloved Marcus
I know you will make sure
this Heart reaches every lost Bastard
or any curious soul in general
until this guide is no longer necessary.
It makes me so sad to think I won't live to see that day.
It is hard for me to say this, but if this book has made its way into your hands, it means that it is already too late for you. For some reason, whichever it may be, you are already in the middle of our situation. And taking the chance now that I already said something so depressing, here is another thing: there is no way for you to get out of it.

Are you being surrounded by strange events lately? I don’t know, maybe the lights around you blink more often than not, the radio changes stations without anyone touching the dial? The animals are suddenly extremely aggressive, or maybe unnaturally tame towards you?

Suddenly you can’t shake the feeling that someone, or something, is staring at you from somewhere unseen in the room…

I guess that I don’t need to mention how this all started. You probably saw something you weren’t meant to see, didn’t you. Some random person breaking the rules of reality in one way or another. A guy flying, a girl on the streets spitting fire, objects appearing out of nowhere.

Nothing makes sense and no one seems to care or know how to explain it. Well my friend, I am sorry to inform you that you have been infected. You are incubating the Arcane Infection, and you are now Awake.

Now, you are a Mage. A Bastard Mage, if you don’t have a master to guide you… which is most probably the case.

If this is the first time you read this book, or any kind of Draconian Text, this probably doesn’t make any sense. I know, it didn’t make sense for me either when I was in your place, almost seventy years ago. But trust me, everything will be explained in time. Just be patient, and stay with me, ok? Keep calm, and keep reading.

The first thing you need to learn is to shut up. You cannot talk about this with anyone who hasn’t experienced it and holds some sort of relevant position in society. Really. Famous scientists, politicians, Mayors, I don’t know. Anyone who tends to be trusted by non-mages. Just. Don’t.

If you already did, let’s hope they didn’t believe you. With some luck, you were disregarded as a fool, a maniac or a person with too vivid of an imagination.

If you survive past three days or so after opening your dumb mouth, you should be safe? Now don’t do that again. The Black Pages don’t like it when you try to talk about this…

Remember that sensation of being stalked? Let’s say that it will eventually go away, unless you are stupid or naive enough to try and bring attention to this deal.

Yes. Magic is real. Good for you. Now shut your piehole and keep reading unless you want to be remembered soon. Walls have eyes and ears, and they’ll probably continue to have them for two or three months. Trying to run away will only perpetuate this, so the best thing you can do is not think about it.

Do something stupid in these months and you will die. Disappear. Kaput. Remembered.

There are people who want to maintain this as a secret. That is another thing I will explain in time.

Right now you have two options: You can learn how to manage this new “gift” (if you want to call it that) in a remotely appropriate way; or you can just be another idiot, and try to live a normal life.

What? You think I am being unnecessarily aggressive? Well maybe I am. But you need to understand the gravity of this situation.

Because I lied. You have no options. Learn how to use this new capability to your advantage, or you will die in a freak accident.

If after reading this you prefer to just keep on with your life like nothing happened, then good for you. Close the book, and put it back where it was. With some luck it will land in the hands of someone less dense.

.

.

.

Still reading? Good. Excellent! Sit down, get comfortable, maybe grab a drink. This is going to be long.

Among the words of this tome in your hands, you will find all the information I have been able to gather along my eighty god damn years of life, or at least all that you need to know to keep yourself alive until getting a proper guide.

It will be a long journey, and many of the things here won't make much sense, especially because I had to take the time to adapt and translate documents three or four centuries old to a mostly understandable format.
So you better be thankful.

The first thing I want you to know: please, for the love of God, do not settle for the things I am exposing here. All the information in this book will be absolutely basic, it won’t replace a formal education.. All the information here is for you to know where you are, how to start, and where to aim.

And now is when I am going to start telling you what IS inside this book.

We will start with something simple: what is Magic (or “The Art”) exactly, how did you end up in this situation and why is it important that you study it by yourself.

Then, after the general explanation, I will talk a little about our “Society”, if we can call a bunch of lonely, grumpy jackasses a “Mage Society”. There are some non-written rules of etiquette and other details that you need to keep in mind, if you want to keep the head on your neck.

Another section of the book will talk about the dangers around us… and this section will be, ironically enough, quite short, because the less you know about it, the better.

Mystery is your greatest ally, it’s everyone’s greatest ally. All that you don’t know is as important as what you do know. And that is what the fourth chapter is about. Each Mage has their own magical system, according to which they can create a Heart. There are as many ways of Magic as Mages in the world (so, not really that many), but all of them share some similarities.

Chapter Five is about the foundations of a ritual. Not every magical system has rituals, but it is always useful to learn and understand how these work, just in case you may find yourself in a desperate situation..

Finally, Chapter Six will be a directory with Formulas, Glyphs and Thrills that should serve as a starting point for all of you. Nothing too complex, but still, very useful. I left a few blank pages here, for you to add anything you learn and feel convenient.

If any of you misuses it, I swear to the Gods.

And this would be the real reason behind this tome: take whatever you can, leave what you create for others to use. I started this book as some sort of reproduction of the classic “Metodología del Fantástico”, that dear Gwendolin de Recattio left for us almost four hundred years ago, and that is obviously beyond obsolete at this point.

That and also probably burned to ashes as many other manuals end up.

Take notes damn it, I will leave spaces for everyone to make a little mark. But for the love of the Gods don’t use your real name, don’t be an imbecile.

Let’s make something together. Let’s create something important for once in our stupid lives. Let’s make the Bastard's life a little easier.

Gato.

That casual exclamation to the so-called ‘gods’ makes it clear that this book is either heretical or very old. Then again, the Wohlian it is written in is quite modern… but that could be the effect of magic, right? After all, this thing is written in ‘draconic’, which seems to be a magical language that self-translates or something?

But that was not the only thing that kinda came to my attention. This guy, Gato, is treating magic like this incredibly serious and dangerous thing… and I can’t help but feel a little nervous about it. I mean, everyone seems to be doing just fine, even if there are a few rules that I have to consider. Was this deal really so complicated?

Well, Gato was the expert, and it felt like everyone respected them plenty so… I will abide by them!

Besides, the knowledge here is beyond promising! A part of me wants to skip right to chapter 6 and start learning new runes! But no, I have to be patient, I have to learn the way it was intended and take my time absorbing/acclimating to the knowledge!

That does remind me, I have my own runes to learn and start using, too… should I begin practicing that before I start learning new ones?

Wait. Before you do any of that… there’s more on the page?

Huh?

I will add as much as I can! This book is a great resource but it is also a bit outdated, after all it’s been almost 80 years since its writing!

Don’t give up! We will see this through!

— Giovanni.

If I leave that idiot in charge of the notes he will undoubtedly forget things. Take his optimism with a grain of salt.

Pay attention.

— Mustafá.

Annotations?

I quickly open the file on my computer to compare… and just as I thought, these annotations are not on the scanned version. The beginning is exactly the same, but the writing makes it obvious that these two were written at different times, by the same hand but, still, copied individually!

I look down at my physical version again. Who are these people? And why did they feel the need to vandalize the book like this? I can only beg for them to actually make sensible and useful comments. If this book is as old as they say, maybe the updates will be a good thi–

Wait, only 80 years? I thought a book like this would be at least a century old.

Maybe magic is surprisingly modern after all!

Fat chance. Gato quoted one of his sources, ‘Metodología del Fantástico’, which should be around five hundred years old.

Hmmm, whatever the case… I should ask someone about this.

But I can’t just go right back to the Chatbox after saying I would be busy, that would be silly! I instead connect to the Messenger.

Pepe is not online, probably planning a cool vacation with his family or something. Vito is out drawing, Patricio is online but busy… ah, there it is! The group Gal made. Someone should know something there…

xXxCallMeBigCookiexXx: Hi hi! n.n Anyone here?
GalaxyTaco to your rescue!: hey Tav, just me for now! the others are busy or snoring.
GalaxyTaco to your rescue!: I wish I could go for some zzz right now
xXxCallMeBigCookiexXx: Is it late where you live? o.o
GalaxyTaco to your rescue!: early, we have a few hours of difference between Wohl and Rayah.

The Commonwealth of Rayah… that’s on the literal other side of Jericho, so of course we have half a day of difference!

xXxCallMeBigCookiexXx: Wait O.o is it like, five in the morning over there then!?
GalaxyTaco to your rescue!: eyeup
GalaxyTaco to your rescue!: today I gotta take care of granny’s business and that means waking up EARLY
xXxCallMeBigCookiexXx: Damn u.u I hope you have a good day, remember to keep hydrated!
GalaxyTaco to your rescue!: hah, will do, will do.
xXxCallMeBigCookiexXx: Hmmm… hey, sorry to bother you with this but, I gotta ask… uwu
xXxCallMeBigCookiexXx: Have you ever heard of Mustafá and/or Giovanni? uwu
GalaxyTaco to your rescue!: in what context?
GalaxyTaco to your rescue!: those are names, you’re saying names right now
xXxCallMeBigCookiexXx: In magic contexts? O.o
GalaxyTaco to your rescue!: not a clue, sorry
xXxCallMeBigCookiexXx: Bah, probably just a couple of randos then u.u
xXxCallMeBigCookiexXx: Oh well, thank you anyways! n.n
GalaxyTaco to your rescue!: where did you even find those names?
xXxCallMeBigCookiexXx: Ah! I found them in the physical version of the book you sent me!
GalaxyTaco to your rescue!: why did you go looking for that?
xXxCallMeBigCookiexXx: I don’t like reading in electronic media TwT
GalaxyTaco to your rescue!: hmmm ok but be careful
GalaxyTaco to your rescue!: don’t go testing the knowledge of randos or something like that
xXxCallMeBigCookiexXx: I won’t, I won’t -u- I will be nice and careful!

Cracking my knuckles, I finally get back into the book. Finally, some answers at hand!
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2024.05.21 20:04 PakjeTaksi Is it possible that how well a cortisone shot works from day to day?

Hello!
I’m 27F, 102kg, occasional tramadol (related to what I’m going to describe), occasional zopiclon, multivitamin for gastric bypass.
I have had pain in the hip area for years now and I’ve seen physical therapists multiple times. My gp finally sent me to an orthopaedic doc. After a ct scan he suspects my femur is turned inwards too much. I don’t know what it’s called in English. But that could cause the pain. To be 100% (or more than almost sure) he prescribed me a cortisone shot. If the shot doesn’t relieve the pain, he thinks the pain might come from something else, but don’t know what yet, we will look further if that’s the case.
I got the shot almost three weeks ago. I know it takes some time for the shot to fully work. The pain was gone for two to three days and now I think the pain is coming back. Before the shot I was constantly in pain. Now it differs from day to day. Right now it feels uncomfortable, yesterday I was painfree and the day before was unbearable without painkillers.
I don’t know how to explain it well, but could it be that the shot doesn’t ‘work’ the same everyday? Or should the shot relieve me from all the pain until its effects has worn off?
I have a next appointment with my doc half of June, but I’d like to prepare myself and I want to know, for a little bit, what to expect. If the pain does come from my x-leg, I’ll be having surgery this year.
Hope I explained it well enough and that someone can answer my question! :)
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2024.05.21 19:55 Achilles-X How were you diagnosed?

Hello everyone! To begin with, I am a 40yr old male and I feel somewhat selfish asking this question to people who have had or are going through cancer treatments and I hope all of you are doing great with it but I’m not sure where else to ask anyone. I have developed a pretty significant health anxiety recently which leads to symptoms all on their own. In December I had an appendectomy which was found in a CT scan. I had surgery and all went well. In February I started getting some back pain I couldn’t shake that ended up leading me to the ER for which was probably a panic attack but was thought to MAYBE be dehydration. Two people I know of have or have had testicular cancer one of which was found by back pain and no other symptoms. That has sent me spiraling out of control mentally. Since then I’ve seen a back doctor who told me there is no cancer in my back. I have had a cystoscopy from a urologist due to some bladder wall thickening that turned out to be normal. I have had both an endoscopy and a colonoscopy due to stomach pain that just ended up being too much fiber in my diet. I have had a urinalysis and blood work although I do not know how tumor markers are detected, all of which are normal. I now have a pain in my right testicle which to me validates my concerns and could be the reason I’m chasing other pains. The pain is very dull pain and only comes and goes. So, I want to tell myself that after surgery, a colonoscopy, CT scan, cystoscopy from the urologist and a back doctor looking at my CT scan that there’s no way I should fear TC with only intermittent pain but yet here I am. So, I guess my question is, in your experience would a doctor have picked up on your TC during any of this? Or does it need to be a specific test? My GP says she will order an ultrasound for peace of mind but doesn’t believe it is necessary. I know anxiety comes with it’s on set of demons and I hate to keep handing over money due to my anxiety of a disease I’ve never been diagnosed with. I appreciate your patience and response. Have a blessed day!
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2024.05.21 19:52 Upbeat-Conflict8821 Infliximab. Rinvoq. Ileostomy. Complications.

My brother didn’t take much infliximab and rinvoq before he had his surgery. Obviously, the medications are not working. He had his ileostomy done, 6th post op, had abdominal pain, turns out there are some fluids stuck in his belly (from the infliximab and other drugs). Fixed it, had drainage for a while. Right now having NG tube for decompression of the stomach, stoma working well although watery. Might come off the NG Tube soon. He also has a PICC for nutrition done the same time as the NG tube. He has been having fever for a while now (39.4) that comes down and up repetitively. At first, it always appears during the night. No pain, nausea or vomiting. But the fever gets consistent now. All the tests came back negative: urine, feces, blood, etc. Nothing seen on CT scan, but just a bit of fluid below the right lung but doctor said it should be fixed with antibiotic and mobility. Okay, fever is still going on, he’s still been given the nutrition, antibiotics everything. Doctors do not know where the fever is coming from now. They said that the immunosuppressants are the factor why he heals slowly. I am very worried. Has this ever happened to anyone? Please answer.
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2024.05.21 19:29 healthmedicinet Health Daily News May 20 2024

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5-20-2024

Why nightmares and ‘daymares’ could be early warning signs of autoimmune disease

An increase in nightmares and hallucinations—or ‘daymares’—could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, say an international team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and King’s College London. The researchers argue that there must be greater recognition that these types of mental health and neurological symptoms can act as an early warning sign that an individual is approaching a “flare,” where their disease worsens for a period.
5-20-2024 Yoga and meditation-induced altered states of consciousness are common in the general population, study says
Yoga, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and other practices are gaining in popularity due to their potential to improve health and well-being. The effects of these practices are mostly positive and occasionally transformational, yet they are known to sometimes be associated with challenging altered states of consciousness. New research by a team including investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital reveals that altered states of consciousness associated with meditation practice are far more common than expected. Although many people reported positive outcomes, that were sometimes even considered transformational, from these experiences, for a substantial
5-20-2024 Examining the benefits of out-of-network care for pediatric moyamoya
Total in-episode expenses and resource use before the index surgery (preop) and including/after the surgery (postop). The comparisons are separated for analysis into (A) single institution cohorts (1 and 2) and (B) multi?institution cohorts (3 and 4). Moyamoya disease is a rare condition that affects the blood vessels in the brain, especially in children. Narrowing and blockage of vessels significantly increases the risk of stroke and requires surgical revascularization for treatment. Although research shows that outcomes of revascularization are better
5-20-2024 Study explores links between social media use, mental health and sleep quality
The more time you spend on social media, the greater the likelihood of having unpleasant social-media related dreams that cause distress, sleep disruption and impact our peace of mind. Flinders University’s Reza Shabahang says that the vast and rapid adoption of social media has the potential to influence various aspects of life, including the realm of dreaming. “As social media becomes increasingly intertwined with our lives, its impact extends beyond waking hours, and may influence our dreams,”
5-20-2024 How are asthma and heart health linked?
Although the heart and lungs are neighbors in your chest, people may think of them as separate entities with unrelated problems. But a growing body of evidence suggests that asthma—one of the most common lung disorders—is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Asthma is a serious chronic disease in which airways are inflamed, often in response to specific triggers. It affects about 25 million people in the U.S., including nearly 5 million children, causing millions of annual visits to doctors’ offices and emergency rooms. “We call these major changes
5-20-2024 STUDY EXPLORES PATIENT TRUST IN PHYSICIANS
Trust in one’s physician drives positive health practices. In a scoping review, SUNY Poly Professor of Sociology Dr. Linda R. Weber discovered new developments in the measurement of trust, identified those measures of trust that have known reliability and validity, and compared those instruments’ conceptualizations, dimensions, and indicators. The paper is published in the journal PLOS ONE. Weber explains that 10 dimensions emerged from the study: fidelity, technical competence, communicative competence, interpersonal competence (i.e., caring), honesty, confidentiality, global, behavioral, fairness, and system trust/accountability. In addition, these findings provide the foundation
5-20-2024 TIMESAVING TIPS FOR COOKING HEALTHY MEALS
Living a busy, fast-paced life can make it hard to find the motivation to cook a healthy meal at home. However, learning some shortcuts in the kitchen can keep your healthy eating goals on track and help you avoid grazing on unhealthy snacks, grabbing the first thing you see in the fridge or going out for fast food. Why cook at home? Research shows that maintaining a healthy weight is challenging when you eat out too frequently. Restaurant portions often are super-sized
5-20-2024 UNDERSTANDING PERIMENOPAUSE VS. MENOPAUSE
Menopause marks a significant transition for women, yet understanding its precursor, perimenopause, and its symptoms can be complex. Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of Mayo Clinic’s Center for Women’s Health and medical director of The Menopause Society, says experiencing perimenopause and menopause can be confusing for some. She says it is not only patients who may find it confusing, but medical providers as well, due to lack of training in menopause management. “Menopause is defined by no menstrual cycle for a year,” says Dr. Faubion.
5-20-2024 LOW-DOSE IRON SUPPLEMENTATION HAS NO BENEFIT FOR BREASTFED INFANTS, SHOWS STUDY
The American Pediatric Association recommends iron supplements to all healthy infants who breastfeed longer than four months, while its European counterpart, Society of Gastroenterology, Hepataology and Nutrition, does not recommend it. These deviating guidelines stimulated researchers to design a new study. Breastfeeding is strongly recommended, and the proportion of children are breastfed during the first half of life is high. The researchers wanted to determine whether breastfeeding babies could benefit from extra iron.
5-20-2024 ALLERGY MEDICATIONS COME WITH HAZARDS: BE AWARE
People with seasonal allergies often turn to over-the-counter and prescription medicines to relieve symptoms like coughing, sneezing, runny nose, congestion and itchy eyes, nose or throat. But they often aren’t aware that these meds—including antihistamines—have as much risk for potential side effects, drug interactions and overdose as other drugs. “All medicines have side effects associated with them even when they are taken appropriately and according to dosing directions on the label,”
5-20-2024 I CAN’T AFFORD OLIVE OIL—WHAT ELSE CAN I USE?
If you buy your olive oil in bulk, you’ve likely been in for a shock in recent weeks. Major supermarkets have been selling olive oil for up to A$65 for a four-liter tin, and up to $26 for a 750 milliliter bottle. We’ve been hearing about the health benefits of olive oil for years. And many of us are adding it to salads, or baking and frying with it. But during a cost-of-living crisis, these high prices can put olive oil out of reach. Let’s take a look at why
5-20-2024 Researchers uncover biological trigger of early puberty
Heather Brenhouse, associate professor of psychology, says disrupting the caretaker relationship can really traumatize a child or a developing rodent. Credit: Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University New research conducted by the Brenhouse Lab reveals how early life adversity triggers early puberty and late-life anxiety, paving the way for potential interventions. The onset of puberty has been creeping downward for decades. In the United States, the average age of girls reaching puberty ranges from 8.8 to 10.3 years old. The early start of puberty, which is associated with many health risks, can be
5-20-2024 Bioluminescence and 3D-printed implants shed light on brain–spinal interactions
Brain-spinal cord duet’s neurodynamic symphony is now accessible to scientists via novel multi-organ implants. Credit: Dmitrijs Celinskis A sensory process such as pain is no ordinary phenomenon—it’s a symphony of neural and vascular interactions orchestrated by the brain and spinal cord. Attempting to dissect this symphony by focusing on a single region is like trying to understand a complex melody by listening to just one instrument. It’s incomplete, potentially misleading, and may result in erroneous conclusions. Enter the Carney Institute’s team of visionaries. Their mission? To develop tools that allow
5-20-2024 New thesis explores cancer treatment that can prevent relapse
. What is the main focus of your thesis? Relapse following initial treatment efficacy remains a major clinical challenge for many cancers. The focus of my thesis has been to explore the therapeutic impact of immune cells in patients with blood cancer (leukemia), by first investigating which cells
5-20-2024 New study reveals health and social benefits of car-free living
Participating in a three-week car-free challenge has enhanced the health and well-being of Oxford residents, according to research conducted by The University of Bath’s Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST), in partnership with climate charity Possible and Low Carbon Oxford North (LCON), conducted this research project. After ditching their cars for three weeks, 10 out of the 12 drivers across Oxford who participated said they plan to continue with reduced car use beyond the project. The findings of this research project show that: Day-to-day transport emissions were slashed
5-20-2024 Research shows linked biological pathways driving skin inflammation
A certain biological pathway—a set of linked reactions in the body—drives the inflammation seen in the skin disease psoriasis, a new study finds. The work could lead to improved therapies for all inflammatory skin diseases, including atopic and allergic dermatitis and a type of boil called hidradenitis suppurativa, say the study authors. The findings are published in the journal Immunity. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to irritation and infection, but when out of control, it can lead to the reddish, flaky, itchy lesions that
5-20-2024 Prescription co-payments linked to more hospital admissions in New Zealand, study finds
A new study from researchers cautions that bringing back the $5 co-payment for prescription medicines could see a jump in hospital admissions. The study analyzed health data for 71,502 people and found those who didn’t pick up a prescription because they couldn’t afford the $5 fee had a 34% higher rate of being admitted to hospital.
5-20-2024 How a simulation is informing COVID-19 vaccine policy after our ‘return to normal’
As the saying goes “There is no such thing as normal” and this has been especially true after the pandemic. Before the emergence of the omicron COVID-19 variant, countries like the U.K. had high vaccination coverage along with widespread exposure to COVID-19 in the population. This combination of vaccine and infection-derived immunity is termed hybrid immunity and is different to vaccine immunity or infection immunity alone. In contrast, other countries, including Australia, New Zealand and those in the Western Pacific, had a very different pandemic experience.
5-20-2024 Researchers find intriguing connections between Alzheimer’s disease and other common conditions
A study has found that while some medical conditions appear to increase our likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease, others appear to decrease the odds. The study, led by Dr. Yijun (Nicholas) Pan and Dr. Liang Jin, analyzed data from 2,443 older Australians living in Melbourne or Perth who are part of the Australian Imaging, Biomarker and Lifestyle (AIBL) study, an internationally recognized cohort for dementia research. “We found anxiety and other neurological disorders are associated with increased likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease,” Dr. Pan said.
5-20-2024 Prepping autistic or sound-sensitive kids for cicada noise
As Chicagoans await the emergence of the cicadas, parents of children on the autism spectrum and/or who have sensitivities to sound can take a few steps to prepare for what is expected to be a loud summer. “Some children on the spectrum can struggle with loud or unexpected noises, such as toilets that automatically flush, fireworks around the Fourth of July or the emergence of a large number of cicadas,”
5-20-2024 Study highlights importance of screening for rare inherited iron metabolism defects
Over 40% of cases curated based on stringent clinical and laboratory criteria from the Indian subcontinent have an inherited iron metabolism defect on comprehensive genomic evaluation, report investigators in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. Although iron deficiency anemia is the most prevalent form of anemia globally,
5-20-2024 Study finds tyrosine kinase Csk promotes germinal center B cell survival and affinity maturation
The authors found that Csk (a tyrosine kinase that attenuates B cell receptor signaling) is required for germinal center maintenance and efficient antibody maturation. The immune system strikes a fine balance by identifying and neutralizing disease-causing agents while carefully avoiding destruction of healthy tissues and cells. Now, researchers from Japan have shed new light on one of the processes that helps train immune cells to act only against genuine threats.
5-20-2024 Significant gaps between science of obesity and the care patients receive, say experts
As research continues to produce evidence about the underlying causes of obesity and optimal strategies to treat and manage obesity have evolved, there are disparities in application of the latest scientific advances in the clinical care that people with obesity receive. Widespread adoption of current findings, consistency of care and expertise in obesity care varies by health care professional and institution.
5-20-2024 Improving online depression treatment
Symptom course of depression for individuals who dropped out of treatment and those who completed treatment. In the dropout group, there is an initial decrease in symptoms while the patients were still in treatment, which tapers off as they drop out. For completers, there is close to a linear change over time. This suggests there is a relation between the more that an individual continues to participate in ICBT and their depressive symptom improvement.
5-20-2024 Women face worse chronic kidney disease management in primary care
Women receive worse primary care-based chronic kidney disease (CKD) management than men, according to a research letter adult patients with CKD receiving primary care at 15 practices using electronic health record data to examine sex disparities in guideline-based CKD management
5-20-2024 Bisoprolol does not reduce exacerbations in at-risk COPD patients
For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bisoprolol does not reduce the number of self-reported exacerbations treated with oral corticosteroids, antibiotics, or both, according to a study
5-20-2024 Anticancer potential of CLK kinase inhibitors 1C8 and GPS167 via EMT and antiviral immune response
The diheteroarylamide-based compound 1C8 and the aminothiazole carboxamide-related compound GPS167 inhibit the CLK kinases, and affect the proliferation of a broad range of cancer cell lines. A chemogenomic screen previously performed with GPS167 revealed that the depletion of components associated with mitotic spindle assembly altered
5-20-2024 Study sheds light on bacteria associated with pre-term birth
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that multiple species of Gardnerella, bacteria sometimes associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV) and pre-term birth, can coexist in the same vaginal microbiome. The findings, published in mSystems, add to the emerging picture of Gardnerella’s effects on human health. Gardnerella is a group of anaerobic bacteria that are commonly found in the vaginal microbiome. Higher levels of the bacteria are a signature of BV and associated with higher risk of pre-term birth, but it is also found in women who have no sign
5-20-2024 New AI model uses federated learning for multi-organ segmentation based on medical image data
Researchers have successfully developed the technology that can accurately segment different body organs by effectively learning medical image data used for different purposes in different hospitals, which is expected to greatly contribute to the development of large-scale medical AI models in the future.
5-20-2024 Second Phase 3 clinical trial again shows dupilumab lessens disease in COPD patients with type 2 inflammation
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with type 2 inflammation may soon gain access to a new drug—dupilumab—that showed rapid and sustained improvements in patients in a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial, researchers report in the New England Journal of Medicine. This monoclonal antibody is the first biologic shown to improve clinical outcomes in COPD. The data supporting the use of dupilumab in COPD will be reviewed by the United States Food and Drug Administration in June. The disease improvements—as measured by a significantly lower annualized rate of acute exacerbations
5-20-2024 New AI model uses federated learning for multi-organ segmentation based on medical image data
Researchers have successfully developed the technology that can accurately segment different body organs by effectively learning medical image data used for different purposes in different hospitals, which is expected to greatly contribute to the development of large-scale medical AI models in the future.
5-20-2024 Second Phase 3 clinical trial again shows dupilumab lessens disease in COPD patients with type 2 inflammation
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with type 2 inflammation may soon gain access to a new drug—dupilumab—that showed rapid and sustained improvements in patients in a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial, researchers report in the New England Journal of Medicine. This monoclonal antibody is the first biologic shown to improve clinical outcomes in COPD. The data supporting the use of dupilumab in COPD will be reviewed by the United States Food and Drug Administration in June. The disease improvements—as measured by a significantly lower annualized rate of acute exacerbations
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2024.05.21 19:24 Me12Me123 Is it normal for an ortho specialist to insist to get X-rays and 3D CT only from a specific imaging center?

I questioned them as it’s quite far and inconvenient for me to go to the center the doctor wants me to go, and I think any imaging center should be able to take good various angles X-rays and CT scans. The doctors office said that that particular place know what the doctor is looking for and if I go somewhere else they may not use the images/results. That just sounds wrong to me, with the detailed script I should go where works for me, especially in this day and age. Thoughts?
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2024.05.21 19:19 msjwy-1539 Got drunk in Tokyo… Woke up in hospital

So… this is my bad, and I feel embarrassed and sorry after it happened. Got too drunk in Tokyo and I remembered I fainted on street (can’t remember how I left the bar and ended up on street, I only remember I arrived bar -> paid the drink by cash -> got too drunk -> fainted on street -> woke up inside hospital).
Woke up inside an emergency department of hospital (maybe someone/police called the ambulance for me). My passport and wallet were still with me, but I lost my phone (found in police station next day). The hospital staff recorded my passport & credit card info, and then called a taxi for me to return hotel after examination completed (got some CT brain scan and have some rest). Paid the medical bill by credit card a few days later. I am now paranoid and worried if there will be issues when entering Japan for work/travel next time. Any advice will be great. Thank you.
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- Vulture LTI 158 -
Esperia Vanduul Blade LTI 284 326
- Vanduul Glaive LTI 373 -
- Prowler LTI 399 510
- Talon LTI 132 -
- Talon Shrike LTI 132 -
Gatac Railen LTI 242 -
Greycat Industrial ROC LTI 77 -
Kruger Intergalactic P-72 Archimedes LTI - 90
- P-72 Archimedes Emerald LTI - 105
Mirai Fury LTI 69 -
- Fury MX LTI 69 -
- Fury LX LTI 69 -
MISC Endeavor BASE LTI 378 -
- Endeavor DISCOVERY-CLASS LTI - 683
- Endeavor Master Set 2018 LTI - 1399
Expanse LTI 168 -
- Freelancer LTI 121 -
- Freelancer DUR LTI 147 -
- Freelancer MAX LTI 163 -
- Freelancer MIS LTI 184 -
- HULL A LTI 99 -
- HULL B LTI 147 -
- HULL C LTI 357 -
- HULL D LTI 462 -
- Odyssey LTI 578 -
- Razor LTI 163 179
- Razor LX LTI 168 -
- Razor EX LTI 174 -
- Prospector LTI 163 179
- Reliant Kore (Mini Hauler) LTI 84 105
- Reliant Tana (Skirmisher) LTI 95 -
- Reliant Mako (News Van) LTI 121 -
- Reliant Sen (Researcher) LTI 105 -
- Starfarer LTI 315 399
- Starfarer Gemini LTI 347 452
Origin Jumpworks X1 Baseline LTI - 69
- X1 Velocity LTI - 74
- X1 Force LTI - 79
- M50 LTI 121 -
- 85X LTI - 79
- 100I LTI 74 95
- 125A LTI 79 -
- 135C LTI 84 -
- 300I LTI 77 -
- 315P LTI 77 -
- 325A LTI 93 -
- 350R LTI 137 -
- 400i LTI 265 -
- 600i Touring LTI 399 525
- 600i Exploration LTI 420 580
RSI Aurora CL LTI 74 -
- Apollo Triage LTI 268 -
- Apollo Medivac LTI 294 -
- Galaxy LTI 378 -
- Mantis LTI 168 -
- Perseus LTI 557 -
- Polaris LTI 735 999
- Constellation Taurus LTI 179 -
- Constellation Andromeda LTI 252 -
- Constellation Aquila LTI 321 -
Zeus MK II MR LTI 205 -
Zeus MK II ES LTI 163 -
Zeus MK II CL LTI 163 -
- Scorpius LTI 263 -
- Scorpius Antares LTI 252 -
- Orion LTI 489 -
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►6◄ NON-LTI SHIPS & PACKAGES, COMMON
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Ship/Package Insurance Price, $ Comments
Consolidated Outland Mustang Alpha Vindicator 6MI 66 Limited Vindicator version
Kruger P-72 Archimedes 10YI 55 -
Kruger P-72 Archimedes 6YI 45 -
Kruger P-52 Merlin 6YI 37 -
RSI Aurora ES 10YI 37 -
Argo MPUV 1C Cargo 10YI 53 -
MISC Endeavor OLYMPIC-CLASS 4YI 578 Endeavor with modules
RSI Constellation Phoenix 10YI 399 -
RSI Constellation Phoenix 6YI 389 -
Origin 890 Jump 6MI 1099 -
Origin 890 Jump 6YI 1249 -
Origin 890 Jump 10YI 1349 -
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►7◄ PLANETARY VEHICLES & COMBO PACKAGES
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Vehicle Insurance Price (CCU-d), $ Price (Concept), $ Comments
Anvil Ballista LTI 153 -
Hoverquad LTI 74 -
Greycat PTV 6YI 27 -
Greycat PTV 10YI 37 -
Origin G12 LTI 84 -
Origin G12R LTI 84 -
Origin G12A LTI 90 -
Tumbril Cyclone LTI 74 Base version
Tumbril Cyclone-TR LTI 79 With ground turret
Tumbril Cyclone-RC LTI 79 Speedster
Tumbril Cyclone-AA LTI 95 Anti-air + countermeasures
Tumbril Cyclone-RN LTI 79 Scout & Scan
Tumbril Ranger RC LTI 105 Racer
Tumbril Ranger CV LTI 111 Offroad
Tumbril Ranger TR LTI 116 With Gun
Tumbril Nova LTI 126 132 Tank
URSA Rover 5YI 63 -
URSA Rover 10YI 70
Lynx LTI 79
URSA Rover Fortuna LTI 79 Limited green skin edition
Below are listed combo packs with different combination of vehicles, or with space ships
Combo packs Insurance Price (Concept), $ Comments
Offroad Vehicle Pack LTI 137 Cyclone TR + URSA + Greycat PTV
Tumbril Cyclone Pack LTI 305 All Cyclones
All-Terrain Vehicle Mega Pack LTI 473 All Cyclones + Ursa + Lynx + Greycat
Air and Space Pack LTI LTI 315 Terrapin + Cyclone AA
Ground Vehicle Pack VIP LTI 378 Gragonfly + Nox + X1 + Ursa + Cyclone + Nova + bonus
Deluxe Ground Vehicle Pack VIP LTI 840 A lot of items, check screenshot
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►8.1◄ MODULES, PODS, BATTLEFIELD UPGRADE KITS (BUKS), OTHER ITEMS
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Module Insurance Price, $
MISC Endeavor Modules (Pods) - -
BIODOME POD 10YI 126
TELESCOPE ARRAY POD 10YI 153
SUPERCOLLIDER POD 10YI 155
SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND CREW POD 10YI 53
GENERAL RESEARCH POD 10YI 72
GENERAL SCIENCE POD 10YI 71
FUEL POD 10YI 60
MEDICAL BAY POD 10YI 105
LANDING BAY 10YI 105
RSI Galaxy Modules
Galaxy - Med Bay Module 10YI 116
Galaxy - Refinery Module 10YI 126
Galaxy - Cargo Module 10YI 95
Aegis Vanguard battlefield upgrade kits
Harbinger battlefield upgrade kit LTI 140
Sentinel battlefield upgrade kit 6MI 69
Other stuff
Add-ons - Aegis Idris P after market kit - 294
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►8.2 ◄ FPS WEAPONS, ARMOR, CLOTHES AND OTHER GEAR
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Module Insurance Price, $
Overlord "Dust Storm" Armor Set - 11
Overlord "Riptide" Armor Set - 11
Overlord Helmets "Silent Strike" Pack - 8
Overlord Helmets "Forces of Nature" Pack - 8
Parasite Replica Helmet (Original) - 11
Parasite Replica Helmet (Dark Birth) - 11
Stegman's Cordimon "Voyager" Complete Outfit - 11
Stegman's IndVest “Pathfinder” Complete Outfit - 11
RSI MacFlex Rust Society full armor set (5 items) - 21
RSI Venture Rust Society full armor set (5 items) - 32
Mr. Refinement’s Cabinet of Rare & Exquisite Spirits - 11
Life in the 'Verse Shirts Pack #1 - 5
Life in the 'Verse Shirts Pack #2 - 5
"Caudillo" Helmets Pack #1 by CC's Conversions - 10
"Caudillo" Helmets Pack #2 by CC's Conversions - 10
"Caudillo" Helmets Pack #3 by CC's Conversions - 10
QuikFlarePro Pack - 5
QuikFlarePro Pack Deluxe - 6
Polar Vortex Collection - 7
Cold Front Collection - 7
UltiFlex FSK-8 "Mirage" Combat Knife - 5
UltiFlex FSK-8 "Ghost" Combat Knife - 5
Urban Collection by Element Authority - 11
Adventurer Collection by Element Authority - 11
Manaslu Rust Society Jacket - 8
RSI Horizon Rust Society Helmet - 8
RSI Beacon Rust Society Undersuit - 6
Paladin helmet - 10
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►9◄ CROSS-CHASSIS UPGRADES (CCUS), SHIPS
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IAE-insurance upgrades (adds IAE insurance (10 years) to your ship)
Upgrade Price, $
Prospector to F7C-M Super Hornet 50
Vanguard Warden to Caterpillar 60
Sorted by: Manufacturer -> ship
Target ship manufacturer Target ship Upgrade from Price, $
Aegis Dynamics Avenger Titan Renegade 325A 18
- Avenger Warlock 325A 29
- Avenger Warlock Arrow 26
- Eclipse Constellation Andromeda 78
- Eclipse Vanguard Sentinel 37
- Eclipse Vanguard Warden 53
- Eclipse Blade 37
- Gladius Valiant Gladius 32
- Gladius Valiant M50 23
- Hammerhead Constellation Aquila 477
- Hammerhead 600i Touring 357
- Hammerhead 600i Explorer 315
- Hammerhead Merchantman 131
- Hammerhead Hull D 236
- Hammerhead Crucible 446
- Hammerhead Carrack 173
- Hammerhead Reclaimer 383
- Hammerhead Prowler 351
- Hammerhead Orion 131
- Hammerhead Glaive 446
- Nautilus Constellation Aquila 462
- Nautilus Endeavor 425
- Nautilus Crucible 425
- Nautilus Genesis Starliner 372
- Nautilus M2 Hercules 246
- Nautilus Merchantman 110
- Nautilus 600i Explorer 294
- Nautilus 600i Touring 336
- Nautilus Orion 110
- Nautilus Prowler 330
- Nautilus Carrack 173
- Nautilus Reclaimer 372
- Nautilus Hull D 215
- Nautilus C2 Hercules 372
- Nautilus Valkyrie 399
- Reclaimer Constellation Aquila 110
- Reclaimer Starfarer Gemini 84
- Reclaimer Endeavor 73
- Reclaimer Crucible 73
- Reclaimer Valkyrie 49
- Redeemer Constellation Andromeda 78
- Redeemer Vanguard Hoplite 84
- Redeemer Mole 31
- Retaliator Bomber Constellation Andromeda 57
- Retaliator Razor 19
- Retaliator Ballista 26
- Sabre Prospector 31
- Sabre Gladiator 16
- Sabre Comet Sabre 31
- Sabre Comet Freelancer MIS 26
- Sabre Comet Khartu-Al 31
- Sabre Comet F7C Hornet Wildfire Mk I 23
- Sabre Comet Gladiator 35
- Vanguard Harbinger Constellation Andromeda 68
- Vanguard Harbinger Retaliator Bomber 31
- Vanguard Harbinger Vanguard Sentinel 26
- Vanguard Harbinger Vanguard Hoplite 68
- Vanguard Harbinger Vanguard Warden 42
- Vanguard Hoplite Constellation Taurus 54
- Vanguard Hoplite Defender 33
- Vanguard Hoplite F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker Mk I 54
- Vanguard Hoplite Hurricane 44
- Vanguard Hoplite Terrapin 33
- Vanguard Sentinel Constellation Andromeda 52
- Vanguard Sentinel Vanguard Warden 31
- Vanguard Warden Constellation Andromeda 31
- Vanguard Warden Vanguard Hoplite 35
- Vulcan Prospector 61
- Vulcan Cutlass Blue 40
- Vulcan Freelancer MIS 40
- Vulcan Sabre 46
- Vulcan Sabre Comet 30
- Vulcan F7C Hornet Wildfire Mk I 40
- Vulcan F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I 30
- Vulcan Gladiator 51
- Vulcan Khartu-Al 46
Anvil Aerospace Carrack Constellation Aquila 267
- Carrack Mole 320
- Carrack M2 Hercules 99
- Carrack 600i Explorer 147
- Carrack 600i Touring 189
- Carrack Prowler 183
- Carrack Reclaimer 225
- Carrack Genesis Starliner 225
- Carrack Valkyrie 215
- Carrack C2 Hercules 189
- Carrack Hull D 73
- Carrack Endeavor 283
- Carrack Crucible 283
- Carrack Starfarer Gemini 294
- Carrack W/C8X Carrack 55
- Carrack Expedition Carrack 60
- Carrack Expedition Carrack W/C8X 40
- Carrack Expedition W/C8X Carrack 80
- Carrack Expedition W/C8X Carrack W/C8X 73
- Carrack Expedition W/C8X Carrack Expedition 68
- Crucible Starfarer Gemini 26
- Crucible Constellation Aquila 94
- F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I Prospector 43
- F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I Khartu-AL 27
- F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I F7C Hornet Wildfire Mk I 22
- F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I Gladiator 32
- F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I Freelancer MIS 22
- F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I Sabre 27
- F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I Razor EX 43
- F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker Mk I Prospector 63
- F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker Mk I Freelancer MAX 68
- F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker Mk I Razor EX 63
- F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker Mk I Gladiator 52
- F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker Mk I Khartu-AL 47
- F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker Mk I Sabre 47
- F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker Mk I Sabre Comet 31
- F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker Mk I F7C Hornet Wildfire Mk I 42
- F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker Mk I Freelancer MIS 42
- F7C Hornet Wildfire Mk I Prospector 31
- F7C Hornet Wildfire Mk I Khartu-Al 16
- F7C Hornet Wildfire Mk I Gladiator 22
- F7C Hornet Wildfire Mk I Sabre 16
- Gladiator Prospector 21
- Hawk Gladius 21
- Hurricane Constellation Taurus 22
- Hurricane Prospector 69
- Hurricane Gladiator 58
- Hurricane F7C Hornet Wildfire Mk I 48
- Hurricane F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I 37
- Hurricane Freelancer MIS 48
- Hurricane Sabre 53
- Hurricane Sabre Comet 37
- Hurricane Khartu-Al 53
- Terrapin Prospector 84
- Terrapin Constellation Taurus 33
- Terrapin Freelancer MAX 86
- Terrapin F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I 52
- Terrapin Freelancer MIS 63
- Terrapin Vulcan 36
- Terrapin Gladiator 73
- Terrapin Khartu-Al 65
- Terrapin Sabre 65
- Valkyrie Constellation Aquila 78
- Valkyrie Endeavor 42
- Valkyrie Starfarer Gemini 52
- Valkyrie Crucible 42
- Valkyrie Glaive 42
Aopoa (Xi'an) Khartu-Al Prospector 29
- Khartu-Al Freelancer MAX 31
- Nox Aurora LN 22
- Nox Dragonfly Black 15
- Nox Dragonfly Yellowjacket 15
- Nox MPUV Cargo 27
- Nox Kue Aurora LN 17
- Nox Kue Dragonfly Black 15
- Nox Kue Dragonfly Yellowjacket 15
- Nox Kue Mustang Beta 15
- Nox Kue MPUV Personnel 15
- Nox Kue MPUV Cargo 22
- San'tok.yāi Constellation Taurus 56
- San'tok.yāi Hurricane 46
- San'tok.yāi Vulcan 56
ARGO Astronautics MPUV Cargo Mustang Alpha 15
- SRV F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk I 26
- SRV Razor 31
- SRV Prospector 21
- SRV Freelancer MAX 26
- SRV Razor EX 21
Banu Merchantman Mole 239
- Merchantman Starfarer Gemini 220
- Merchantman Prowler 231
- Merchantman 600i Touring 236
- Merchantman 600i Explorer 194
- Merchantman Genesis Starliner 273
- Defender Constellation Taurus 31
- Defender Retaliator 84
- Defender Cutlass Blue 57
- Defender Freelancer MIS 65
- Defender Gladiator 70
- Defender Khartu-Al 65
- Defender Sabre 65
- Defender F7C Hornet Wildfire Mk I 59
- Defender F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I 50
Consolidated outland Mustang Delta Mustang Gamma 22
- Mustang Delta Avenger Stalker 15
Crusader Industries Genesis Starliner Constellation Aquila 115
- Genesis Starliner Endeavor 73
- Ares Inferno Constellation Andromeda 26
- Ares Ion Constellation Andromeda 26
- A2 Hercules 600i Touring 393
- A2 Hercules 600i Explorer 351
- A2 Hercules Carrack 220
- A2 Hercules Constellation Aquila 519
- A2 Hercules Crucible 483
- A2 Hercules Endeavor 483
- A2 Hercules Hull D 273
- A2 Hercules Merchantman 168
- A2 Hercules Orion 168
- A2 Hercules Prowler 388
- A2 Hercules Reclaimer 430
- A2 Hercules Starfarer Gemini 504
- C2 Hercules Constellation Aquila 110
- C2 Hercules Valkyrie 47
- C2 Hercules Crucible 73
- C2 Hercules Endeavor 73
- C2 Hercules Glaive 73
- C2 Hercules Starfarer Gemini 84
- M2 Hercules Constellation Aquila 236
- M2 Hercules 600i Touring 110
- M2 Hercules 600i Explorer 68
- M2 Hercules C2 Hercules 147
- M2 Hercules Crucible 199
- M2 Hercules Endeavor 199
- M2 Hercules Genesis Starliner 147
- M2 Hercules Prowler 105
- M2 Hercules Reclaimer 147
- M2 Hercules Starfarer Gemini 210
- A1 Spirit F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk I 63
- A1 Spirit Razor 68
- A1 Spirit Khartu-Al 42
- A1 Spirit F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I 26
- A1 Spirit Sabre 42
- A1 Spirit Prospector 57
- A1 Spirit Zeus Mk II MR 21
- C1 Spirit Freelancer 26
- C1 Spirit Legionnaire 15
- C1 Spirit Nova 15
- C1 Spirit Cutlass Black 26
- C1 Spirit Talon 21
- C1 Spirit Talon Shrike 21
- E1 Spirit Razor 15
- Mercury Star Runner Prospector 120
- Mercury Star Runner San'tok.yāi 31
- Mercury Star Runner Defender 52
- Mercury Star Runner F7C Hornet Wildfire Mk I 99
- Mercury Star Runner F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I 89
- Mercury Star Runner Freelancer MIS 99
- Mercury Star Runner Hurricane 63
- Mercury Star Runner Khartu-Al 105
- Mercury Star Runner Razor EX 120
- Mercury Star Runner Sabre Comet 89
- Mercury Star Runner Sabre 105
- Mercury Star Runner Terrapin 52
- Mercury Star Runner Vulcan 73
Drake Interplanetary Caterpillar Constellation Andromeda 116
- Caterpillar Constellation Aquila 36
- Caterpillar Retaliator Bomber 78
- Caterpillar Best in Show Edition Vanguard Harbinger 89
- Corsair Prospector 115
- Corsair Constellation Taurus 68
- Corsair Freelancer MAX 120
- Corsair Freelancer MIS 94
- Corsair Sabre 99
- Corsair Sabre Comet 84
- Corsair Gladiator 105
- Corsair F7C-M Super Hornet Mk I 84
- Corsair F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker Mk I 68
- Corsair F7C Hornet Wildfire Mk I 94
- Corsair Vulcan 68
- Corsair Hurricane 57
- Corsair Razor EX 115
- Corsair Khartu-Al 99
- Cutlass Black Best In Show Gladius 52
- Cutlass Blue F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk I 36
- Cutlass Blue Razor 36
- Cutlass Blue Prospector 31
- Cutlass Steel Constellation Taurus 47
- Cutlass Steel Railen 21
- Cutlass Steel Defender 26
- Cutlass Steel Terrapin 26
- Cutlass Steel Vulcan 47
- Cutlass Steel Hurricane 36
- Cutlass Steel F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker Mk I 47
- Dragonfly Black MPUV Cargo 15
- Herald 325A 26
- Herald Avenger Titan Renegade 21
- Vulture Prospector 31
- Vulture Razor EX 31
- Vulture Sabre 15
- Vulture Khartu-Al 15
- Vulture Gladiator 21
- Vulture SRV 21
Esperia Blade Constellation Andromeda 52
- Glaive Constellation Aquila 52
- Glaive Starfarer Gemini 26
- Talon Gladius 42
- Talon Reliant Mako 36
- Talon Freelancer 21
- Talon Cutlass Black 21
- Talon Buccaneer 21
- Talon Shrike Gladius 42
- Talon Shrike Reliant Mako 36
- Talon Shrike Freelancer 21
- Talon Shrike Cutlass Black 21
- Talon Shrike Buccaneer 21
- Prowler Constellation Aquila 147
- Prowler Reclaimer 57
- Prowler Genesis Starliner 57
- Prowler Endeavor 110
- Prowler Crucible 110
- Prowler 600i Touring 42
MISC Freelancer MIS Prospector 32
- Freelancer MIS Freelancer MAX 37
- Freelancer MIS Gladiator 22
- Freelancer MIS Sabre 16
- Freelancer MIS Razor EX 32
- Endeavor Constellation Aquila 78
- Endeavor Starfarer Gemini 52
- Hull A 300I 42
- Hull A Mustang Gamma 47
- Hull B 325A 94
- Hull C Constellation Andromeda 294
- Hull D Constellation Aquila 278
- Hull D Starfarer Gemini 262
- Razor F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk I 15
- Razor Nova 36
- Razor LX F7C-S Hornet Ghost Mk I 21
- Razor LX Freelancer DUR 26
- Razor LX Razor 15
- Razor LX 350r 36
- Razor EX Freelancer MAX 15
- Razor EX Retaliator 15
- Razor EX Razor LX 15
- Reliant Tana 325a 15
- Reliant Sen Arrow 21
- Reliant Mako Gladius 15
- Starfarer Constellation Andromeda 76
- Starfarer Vanguard Warden 55
- Starfarer Vanguard Harbinger 24
- Starfarer Vanguard Sentinel 39
- Starfarer Vanguard Hoplite 76
- Starfarer Blade 39
- Starfarer Retaliator Bomber 39
- Starfarer Apollo Medivac 39
- Starfarer Gemini Constellation Aquila 57
- Starfarer Gemini Redeemer 21
- Starfarer Gemini Mole 47
Origin Jumpworks 350r Freelancer 28
- 350r Nova 17
- 350r Legionnaire 17
- 350r Talon 23
- 350r Talon Shrike 23
- M50 Gladius 22
- 85X Aurora CL 15
- 100i Dragonfly Black 18
- 100i Dragonfly Yellowjacket 18
- 100i MPUV Personnel 22
- 100i Mustang Beta 22
- 100i X1 16
- 125a 100i 22
- 125a 85X 19
- 125a Ursa 19
- 125a X1 Force 14
- 135C 100i 27
- 135C 125a 15
- 135C 300i 14
- 135C Cyclone 19
- 135C Mustang Gamma 19
- X1 Mustang Alpha 26
- X1 Aurora LN 15
- X1 MPUV Cargo 21
- X1 Velocity Mustang Beta 21
- X1 Velocity MPUV Personnel 21
- X1 Velocity X1 15
- X1 Force Aurora CL 21
- X1 Force X1 Velocity 15
- X1 Force Nox 21
- 400i Constellation Andromeda 21
- 400i Vanguard Hoplite 21
- 400i Constellation Andromeda 21
- 400i Scorpius 31
- 600i Touring Constellation Aquila 147
- 600i Touring Constellation Phoenix 110
- 600i Touring Reclaimer 57
- 600i Touring Starfarer Gemini 120
- 600i Touring Endeavor 110
- 600i Touring Crucible 110
- 600i Touring Eclipse 162
- 600i Touring Genesis Starliner 57
- 600i Touring C2 Hercules 57
- 600i Explorer 600i Touring 63
- 600i Explorer Constellation Aquila 189
- 600i Explorer Prowler 57
- 600i Explorer Genesis Starliner 99
- 600i Explorer Starfarer Gemini 162
- 600i Explorer Endeavor 152
- 600i Explorer Reclaimer 99
- 600i Explorer Crucible 152
- 600i Explorer C2 Hercules 99
RSI Apollo Triage Constellation Andromeda 23
- Apollo Triage San'tok.yāi 23
- Apollo Medivac Constellation Andromeda 49
- Apollo Medivac Vanguard Warden 26
- Apollo Medivac Apollo Triage 36
- Apollo Medivac Vanguard Hoplite 47
- Constellation Taurus F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk I 42
- Constellation Taurus Razor 47
- Mantis Razor 15
- Mantis Ballista 21
- Perseus Mole 409
- Perseus Carrack 110
- Perseus Carrack W/C8X 89
- Perseus Carrack Expedition 84
- Perseus Carrack Expedition W/C8X 63
- Perseus Merchantman 57
- Perseus Orion 57
- Perseus 600i Explorer 241
- Perseus M2 Hercules 194
- Perseus Hull D 162
- Polaris Constellation Aquila 530
- Polaris Perseus 183
- Polaris M2 Hercules 357
- Polaris Nautilus Solstice Edition 149
- Polaris Hammerhead 149
- Polaris Carrack 367
- Polaris Crucible 499
- Polaris Merchantman 210
- Polaris Orion 178
- Orion Constellation Aquila 249
- Orion Starfarer 255
- Orion 600i Touring 273
- Orion Reclaimer 294
- Orion Genesis Starliner 294
- Orion M2 Hercules 168
- Orion Prowler 252
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►10◄ CROSS-CHASSIS UPGRADES (CCUS), DOWNGRADE
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CCUs from more to less expensive ships
Target ship manufacturer Target ship Upgrade from Price, $
Aegis Dynamics Eclipse Redeemer 64
- Eclipse Caterpillar 17
- Vanguard Harbinger Constellation Aquila 17
- Vanguard Hoplite Constellation Andromeda 30
- Reclaimer Hull D 94
- Reclaimer Merchantman 78
- Vulcan Defender 26
- Vulcan Terrapin 15
- Sabre Constellation Taurus 32
- Sabre Freelancer MIS 16
- Sabre Comet Constellation Taurus 52
- Retaliator Bomber Redeemer 36
- Vanguard Harbinger Redeemer 57
- Vanguard Sentinel Redeemer 42
- Vanguard Warden Redeemer 26
- Vanguard Warden Hull C 26
Anvil Aerospace F7C-M Super Hornet Constellation Taurus 47
- F7C Hornet Wildfire Constellation Taurus 37
- Gladiator Constellation Taurus 26
- F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker Defender 21
- Hurricane Defender 21
- Gladiator Constellation Taurus 26
- Gladiator Cutlass Blue 28
- Valkyrie Hull D 42
- Valkyrie Merchantman 47
- Valkyrie C2 Hercules 31
Aopoa (Xi'an) Khartu-Al Constellation Taurus 31
Consolidated outland Mustang Delta Hull A 15
Crusader Industries Genesis Starliner Hull D 73
- Genesis Starliner Merchantman 73
- C2 Hercules Hull D 31
- C2 Hercules Merchantman 42
- M2 Hercules Orion 52
Drake Interplanetary Corsair Defender 42
Esperia Prowler Merchantman 120
- Prowler Hull D 105
MISC Freelancer MIS Constellation Taurus 37
- Freelancer MIS Cutlass Blue 37
- Razor Freelancer MAX 15
- Razor EX Constellation Taurus 15
- Razor EX Cutlass Blue 15
- Starfarer Constellation Aquila 37
- Starfarer Caterpillar 18
Origin Jumpworks 350r Cutlass Red 15
- 600i Touring Hull D 110
- 600i Touring Prowler 110
- 600i Explorer Merchantman 152
- 600i Explorer Carrack 99
RSI Apollo Triage Mercury Star Runner 42
- Orion Carrack 120
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2024.05.21 19:16 Delicious_Mess7976 Adjusting my diet to support metabolic disease?, thoughts, suggestions appreciated

Earlier this year, I was tested and found to have pre-diabetes and elevated blood lipids. Through medication (Metformin, bp medicine and a statin) as well as dietary changes and exercise, I have brought these numbers all down but still have more work to do on this journey.
My concern is that even though my lipids are now in range, except for HDL, which needs to increase, I am leery to continue a meat/cheese/vegetable diet, since heart disease runs in my family.
I am leaning toward the Mediterranean diet to better support heart health, but worried that the carbs will send my A1C number back up - which seems like a vicious cycle since metabolic health is tied to cardio health (as I understand it, I am just an Average Joe (Josephine lol).
Have any of you been in a similar situation? how do you marry the best of dietary patterns to support both metabolic health and cardio health? Thank you.
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2024.05.21 19:13 RDA92 NCGS - how long should the elimination diet last?

Stumbled upon this subreddit in my pursuit to find an explanation to my digestive issues that happened fairly over night almost 6 months ago. Ever since, I struggle with constipation, mostly in the form of incomplete BMs and bloating (pressure & hard lumps in my lower left abdomen). My mental state has also deteriorated quite remarkably (brain fog has been an issue for a couple of years now) but actual physical abdominal pain has been fairly limited.
Did most common tests (stool, blood, CT scan and colonoscopy). The findings were negative for celiac (by blood test) and "a few" sigmoidal diverticulas probably caused by "functional constipation". The prescribed solution to the problem was exercise, dietary change and fiber supplements.
Flash forward to now and I've been consuming 25-35g of fiber on a daily basis (incl. supplements) for months now and I would describe my diet as healthy. I also do a fair amount of exercise and I am nowhere near overweight (189cm & 75 kg) but symptoms persist. Throughout this time, I have been keeping track of my food intake but I can't detect an obvious culprit since symptoms are more or less always present.
I am consuming gluten on a daily basis (as in every single day, modest quantities though, mostly a piece after lunch and a piece for dinner), mostly in the form of homemade bread. Coming from a baker family, the potential prospect of a sensitivity haunts me but I am running out of alternatives and I am exhausted enough to start a week of GF food and I was curious as to whether it's reasonable to expect a change within that time frame?
Appreciate any feedback!
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