absolutely devastated. two years ago i unexpectedly lost my mom; now here i am posting about the dog who got me through all of the grief and the heartbreaks before that. the dog i got in my twenties who saved me, made me feel secure and always loved.
early this year , my senior aged beagle was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma. we tried to do chemo but it spread so quickly. the oncologist told me today we should put him down. i just want a few more days with him.
we had such a wonderful 12 years together; i’m so sad to see it end. i can’t imagine life without him. it all seems so bleak.

I have an indoor-only cat who will pace by the deck door and scratch at it every few hours. She will just stand there yowling at it. I’ve taken her out in a harness and leash a couple times before, but I really don’t want her thinking outside is a fun place to be. I’ve tried letting her peek out the door during storms and blizzards, but she’s too smart and knows it isn’t always like that. She is very small, has minimal survival instincts, and we live in a very unsafe area for an outdoor cat. She was born in a home and has never been an outdoor cat. Honestly I think it’s because she sees the dogs go in and out, and thinks she’s missing out. There are windows where she can see the entire yard and deck, and the deck door is glass. I don’t really know what to do. Each day she gets closer to trying to bolt out the door when we open it for the dogs. She has toys, many window perches, cat trees to climb, and lots of great spots for bird-watching. This is not a small apartment either - it’s a single family home with 2 levels, so she has ample space to run around. Anybody have advice? I really just want to prevent her from dashing out the door one day. I truly do not think she would survive longer than 15 minutes. Before anyone mentions it, I would love a catio, but I’m a college student and we are only at this home over breaks, so it’s up to my parents who are not too keen on the idea. When I say the area is unsafe, I mean there are bears, coyotes, mountain lions, and hawks that frequently visit our yard, so that needs to be considered if I were to build a catio.

This morning my NK 8 told me that she learned how to swim when she was 6 and has never had a lesson. Her grandmother taught her. This also means her 3.5 year old brother has not had swimming lessons.
As someone who lost a friend in childhood because he drowned in a local swimming hole, I am utterly livid. There is no excuse, especially considering my NF’s income level, to not have your children take swimming lessons or a water safety class from a professional lifeguard. Drowning is one of the top causes of death for children in America. These kids take beach vacations and go swimming in their friends pools all the time. I cannot fathom why someone would allow this.
I never, ever call out a parent for a parenting choice. That is not my place, especially seeing as I’m a household manager so my job is not full time childcare. Water safety is an exception to this rule I thought I’d never face. I thought it was standard practice to take your child to swimming lessons as early as possible (obviously barring situations where that isn’t financially possible). I can’t believe this.
I had to ask MB if this was true. She said her mother taught NK8 and she’s a strong swimmer now, but she was generally receptive and said she would look into lessons for nk3.5. I’m glad I said something it’s literally the first and hopefully only time I’ll have to question her parenting to her face.
PSA: water safety is no joke and every child should be in swimming lessons as soon as possible. I understand cost and access can be prohibitive but if that isn’t your situation, you have no god damn excuse.

Working on creating a single unbiased list of LitRPG / GameLit / Progression Fantasy Series' to help people new to the genre.
What I have so far, still very much a WIP:

1. The Land by Aleron Kong
   • Summary: Richter is transported to a magical world called The Land, where he must navigate game mechanics to survive, build a kingdom, and uncover the mysteries of this new reality.
   • Style: Fantasy adventure, kingdom building, RPG elements.
   • Comparison: Like a mix of "Game of Thrones" and "World of Warcraft."
2. Awaken Online by Travis Bagwell
   • Summary: Jason, a bullied teenager, finds empowerment in the virtual reality game Awaken Online, where he embraces a dark persona and rises to power.
   • Style: Dark fantasy, moral ambiguity, power struggle.
   • Comparison: Like "Ready Player One" meets "Breaking Bad."
3. Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
   • Summary: After Earth is destroyed, Carl and his cat Donut are thrust into a deadly dungeon-crawling game where survival is the key.
   • Style: Post-apocalyptic, dark humor, dungeon crawling.
   • Comparison: Like "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" meets "The Running Man" in a D&D campaign.
4. Ascend Online by Luke Chmilenko
   • Summary: Marcus and his friends are transported into a full-immersion virtual reality game where they must adapt quickly to survive and thrive in a world filled with magic and monsters.
   • Style: High fantasy, immersive VR, character progression.
   • Comparison: Like "Sword Art Online" meets "Lord of the Rings."
5. He Who Fights with Monsters by Shirtaloon
   • Summary: Jason wakes up in a world filled with magic and monsters, discovering he has unique abilities that set him apart as he navigates this new reality.
   • Style: Fantasy adventure, character development, humor.
   • Comparison: Like "The Dresden Files" meets "The Land."
6. Sufficiently Advanced Magic by Andrew Rowe
   • Summary: After surviving a deadly trial, Corin seeks to master the magical attunement system to find his missing brother and uncover the secrets of their world.
   • Style: High fantasy, intricate magic system, personal growth.
   • Comparison: Like "Mistborn" meets "Harry Potter."
7. Defiance of the Fall by TheFirstDefier and JF Brink
   • Summary: Zac is thrust into an apocalyptic world where he must survive against monsters and other players while adapting to a new game-like reality.
   • Style: Post-apocalyptic, survival, character progression.
   • Comparison: Like "The Walking Dead" meets "The Land."
8. The Chaos Seeds by Aleron Kong
   • Summary: Richter, a gamer, finds himself in a new world with RPG mechanics, where he must build a kingdom and deal with various threats.
   • Style: Kingdom building, fantasy, RPG mechanics.
   • Comparison: Like "Civilization" meets "Dungeons & Dragons."
9. The Completionist Chronicles by Dakota Krout
   • Summary: Joe is transported into a virtual reality game where he discovers his abilities as a Completionist, aiming to uncover every secret and skill.
   • Style: Humor, detailed world-building, game mechanics.
   • Comparison: Like "The Legend of Zelda" meets "Ready Player One."
10. Arcane Ascension by Andrew Rowe
    • Summary: Corin Cadence navigates a world with a complex magic system and towers that grant powerful abilities to those who can survive their trials.
    • Style: Magic school, intricate magic system, coming-of-age.
    • Comparison: Like "Harry Potter" meets "The Name of the Wind."
11. The Good Guys by Eric Ugland
    • Summary: Montana, a regular guy, finds himself in a game-like world where he must use his wits and skills to survive and succeed.
    • Style: Humor, fantasy adventure, RPG elements.
    • Comparison: Like "The Office" meets "World of Warcraft."
12. Life Reset by Shemer Kuznits
    • Summary: Oren, a top player, is betrayed and turned into a goblin, forcing him to start over in a game world with a new perspective.
    • Style: Underdog story, RPG elements, character transformation.
    • Comparison: Like "The Hobbit" meets "The Matrix."
13. Reality Benders by Michael Atamanov
    • Summary: Gnat is chosen as a Player in a galaxy-wide game where the stakes are real, and he must navigate politics, battles, and quests.
    • Style: Sci-fi, space opera, strategy.
    • Comparison: Like "Ender's Game" meets "Mass Effect."
14. Emerilia by Michael Chatfield
    • Summary: Earth's population is unknowingly part of a simulation, and once aware, they must navigate and master this virtual world.
    • Style: Sci-fi, virtual reality, world-building.
    • Comparison: Like "The Matrix" meets "Ready Player One."
15. Viridian Gate Online by James A. Hunter
    • Summary: Jack must upload his consciousness into a VR game to escape a dying Earth, where he faces challenges and builds a new life.
    • Style: Survival, fantasy, immersive VR.
    • Comparison: Like "Sword Art Online" meets "Fallout."
16. Cradle by Will Wight
    • Summary: Lindon, an unsouled in a world of sacred artists, seeks to grow stronger and challenge the limitations placed upon him by society.
    • Style: Martial arts, progression fantasy, cultivation.
    • Comparison: Like "Naruto" meets "Journey to the West."
17. The Ripple System by Kyle Kirrin
    • Summary: A gamer finds himself in a world where he can influence reality through game-like mechanics, with far-reaching consequences.
    • Style: High stakes, game mechanics, strategy.
    • Comparison: Like "The Witcher" meets "The Matrix."
18. Vanguard by Terry Mixon
    • Summary: Roland, a seasoned warrior, must navigate a world where his military skills are put to the test in a game-like environment.
    • Style: Military tactics, RPG elements, survival.
    • Comparison: Like "Halo" meets "The Land."
19. The Dark Herbalist by Michael Atamanov
    • Summary: Tim becomes an herbalist in a virtual reality game, uncovering hidden potential and facing unexpected dangers.
    • Style: Crafting, exploration, fantasy adventure.
    • Comparison: Like "RuneScape" meets "Avatar."
20. The Divine Dungeon by Dakota Krout
    • Summary: The story follows a sentient dungeon core, Cal, who must grow and evolve by attracting adventurers and absorbing their energies.
    • Style: Dungeon management, fantasy, unique perspective.
    • Comparison: Like "Dungeon Keeper" meets "The Hobbit."
21. Rogue Dungeon by James Hunter and Eden Hudson
    • Summary: Roark, a master thief, finds himself in a fantasy world where he must navigate dungeons, avoid traps, and outwit enemies to survive.
    • Style: Dungeon crawling, heist elements, RPG mechanics.
    • Comparison: Like "Ocean’s Eleven" meets "Dungeons & Dragons."
22. Heretical Fishing by Mochi
    • Summary: A fisherman discovers a strange, game-like world where he must balance his love for fishing with the dangers and opportunities that arise.
    • Style: Slice of life, adventure, light-hearted.
    • Comparison: Like "Animal Crossing" meets "The Legend of Zelda."
23. Beware of Chicken by CasualFarmer
    • Summary: A martial artist finds peace and a simpler life as a chicken farmer in a world of cultivation and martial arts, facing challenges with humor and heart.
    • Style: Slice of life, humor, cultivation.
    • Comparison: Like "Kung Fu Panda" meets "Stardew Valley."
24. The Wandering Inn by pirateaba
    • Summary: Erin Solstice, an innkeeper from Earth, finds herself in a fantasy world where her inn becomes a gathering place for adventurers, monsters, and misfits.
    • Style: Slice of life, character-driven, fantasy.
    • Comparison: Like "Discworld" meets "Cheers."
25. AlterWorld by D. Rus
    • Summary: Max, a terminally ill man, decides to permanently upload his consciousness into a virtual reality game, exploring a new life filled with adventures.
    • Style: VR immersion, fantasy, survival.
    • Comparison: Like "The Matrix" meets "World of Warcraft."
26. NPCs by Drew Hayes
    • Summary: NPCs in a fantasy game world take up the roles of heroes to save their village and uncover the truth about their existence.
    • Style: Humor, fantasy adventure, RPG elements.
    • Comparison: Like "Wreck-It Ralph" meets "The Lord of the Rings."
27. Fayroll by Andrey Vasilyev
    • Summary: Harriton, a journalist, enters a VR game for a story and finds himself entangled in quests, guilds, and adventures beyond his expectations.
    • Style: High fantasy, VR immersion, quest-driven.
    • Comparison: Like "Ready Player One" meets "The Witcher."
28. The System Apocalypse by Tao Wong
    • Summary: John Lee must navigate a world transformed by an apocalyptic event that introduces game-like mechanics, leveling up, and survival challenges.
    • Style: Post-apocalyptic, survival, RPG elements.
    • Comparison: Like "Mad Max" meets "The Land."
29. Play to Live by D. Rus
    • Summary: Alex enters a virtual reality game to escape his terminal illness, finding new purpose and challenges in a digital world where he can truly live.
    • Style: VR immersion, fantasy, survival.
    • Comparison: Like "Sword Art Online" meets "The Matrix."
30. Reborn: Apocalypse by L.M. Kerr
    • Summary: Michael is given a second chance at life in a game-like world after an apocalypse, where he must survive, level up, and prevent future catastrophes.
    • Style: Time travel, survival, RPG mechanics.
    • Comparison: Like "Groundhog Day" meets "The Walking Dead."

So I did not take any coaching and got 74%and I am kinda satisfied. Only my Father and Grandpa are not. Is this score good. The funny thing is I worked really hard in 10th(got 85%) and in 12th I was chill and just worked hard only 1 month before the Boards. So is my % good. Abb Cet mein acche aajaye bas fir I can work hard again for good job. And I started studing for boards in November lolxd. Thanks to all those YouTube channel which helped a lot.

I know stuff like this gets posted ALOT but I kind of just wanna be reassured that im not alone with this.
I'm 21M and 6ft 2, every single time I walk outside, whether it be around my university campus, I get stared down by the odd few guys, without fail. I'm half south asian and I noticed these tend to come from other south asians, as I know i'm not super tall but amongst that demographic it's a great difference. My area also has a large community of them
There has also been many times where i'm walking past someone, and they would deliberately not move out of the way as a means to, what I assume is to show dominance by making me move from their path. Maybe its all in my head but it honestly happens too often.
I genuinely feel like everytime i walk past a dude who stares me at my height, and gives me a dirty look, It's as if he's mentally assessing if he can take me in a fight, and he's trying to show that hes tougher or something.
I've recently realised in order to avoid looking confrontational, i deliberately slouch, but im removing this habbit because i realise how stupid it is to harm my health. Does anyone else experience things like this though? Or is it something thats in my head? I practise martial arts so I wouldn't say i'm not confident in my abilities but it does make me uncomfortable.

* **Server Name**: Collapse of Mankind
* **Server Location**: United States
* **Server Address**: in progress(need more players)
* **Version**: 1.12.2
* **Discord**: https://discord.gg/UjFWkakVgg
**Description**
Collapse of Mankind is a modded modern war server that is based around 4 teams of 8-12 players attempting to gain supremacy over one another in the struggle for global dominion. Later, the server will become a factions based thing, where there is as many teams as the players would like, and solos/small teams could battle agains teams of up to 12 players! Are you strong enough to bring your team to the top, or will you tremble with fear whilst your enemies overthrow you in battle and take whats yours? Come prove yourself and show us what you can do. I hope that all members who join and participate in this server have a terrific time, make sure you invite your friends for an even better experience!
**Server guide**
When getting in the server I suggest you immediately go to #how-to-join and follow the guide there, it will help you get started with the server!
**Tips**
As this is for events currently, I reccomend you only focus on weaponry and fortifying your base. Tech is important, however you should do it as a small side project.
I also suggest that members of teams follow their leaders instructions and refrain from attempting to make their own goals, as being a team-player is important in a modpack based around being the best team on the server.
**Rules**
Server rules- Don't be racist, don't swear 20x per sentence, be respectful, dont spam, dont self advertise.
Minecraft rule list:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sSX5No5uV8LKxgXpaDx4bUIhvxvcSmNwVOujKy-n\_Fo/edit?usp=sharing
(It's kind of alot so i had to put it in a doc)
**Basic Modlist**
*Modern warfare cubed(guns, armor)
*HBM(Nukes, tech, bombs, missiles, doors and base things)
*Flans(planes, tanks)
*Immersive vehicles(helicopters and other various vehicles)
*security craft(cameras, secure chests, keycards)
*Voip(voice chat, thats not the offical name, i forgot it)
*ICBM(more missiles, mostly used in the factions server)
*iron chests(larger storage)
*iron furnaces(faster smelting)
*mekanism(more tech)

Hey guys :)
Working on an essay comparing the two and looking for feedback / suggestions. Really needs a few waves of editing and isn't finished but I'm pretty happy with how the last two hours of work turned out.
Again this is a ROUGH ROUGH ROUGH draft compiled from several notes.
Humanity and Nature: An Analysis and Reflection on The Duality Scavenger’s Reign

**Hollow:** 

Scavenger’s Reign showcases how humans altering an ecosystem can be seen as dangerous parasites - an invasive species that disrupts the natural flow developed through a millennium of evolution. Humans pose significant dangers to new ecosystems due to a variety of activities and behaviors that disrupt natural balances and lead to adverse environmental impacts. Even stripped of technology and resources, humans can immediately perpetuate disorder through mere existence. We, as a species, exist on the new alien planet as an invasive species which immediately causes dangerous changes. This relationship is showcased vividly in the relationship between Kamen and Hollow. In “Scavengers Reign” all chaos and violence is caused directly through human interaction. The Hollow, for example, exists in its natural environment as a small fruit eating creature - similar to a rabbit. Now, the Hollow does use mind control to obtain its food but prior to human intervention they are not seen to be violent. It used manipulation out of necessity. It was only when Hollow formed a psychic connection with Kamen and he started feeding it meat that the Hollow slowly corrupted. The malicious nature of humanity literally contaminates an entire ecosystem - with Kamen’s greed and violence and resentment adulterating the behavior of a previously docile animal. Of course it’s hard to explain exactly how Kamen “corrupts” the Hollow without analyzing his cognizance during their interaction, with Hollow and Kamen sharing a sort of mindscape littered with scenes of failure, resentment, and self hatred.
In episode three, Kamen is retrieving fruit for Hollow, and failing miserably. A monkey takes the fruit as he reaches for it. Kamen falls from a tree and is saved by the Hollow, again. An angry Kamen strikes the monkey with a rock, finally capturing the fruit. A pleased hollow munches fruit before Kamen drops the corpse of a monkey in front of it as well.. unknowing what to do, (with this meat being outside of the Hollow’s normal diet) the Hollow begins to consume.
Later, in episode four, Kamen is hunting larger and larger animals, he’s seen violently bludgeoning a dinosaur looking thing before being attacked by an even larger one. Kamen, weak and fragile, slinks away defeated. As he retreats into their cave, Hollow’s den is revealed to be a hole of rotting carcasses - death and flies and meat decaying. When Kamen comes back empty handed, he apologizes. Hollow show’s him a memory of Fiona in which Kamen disappointed her (as he has just disappointed the hollow). This scene shows how Hollow manipulates and communicates with Kamen through emotional sentiments. It would be noted, though, that this relationship isn’t one way. Certainly, Kamen’s negative human traits are seeping into the Hollow as well. Them creating a negative feedback loop of hatred and violence, particularly geared at the existence of other humans who Kamen feels wronged by. Kamen says the creature was “too big for him” and Hollow shows us the flashback of Kamen begging for a route change. Sam says it's too risky, involving closeness to an unstable sun. Kamen’s failure is highlighted and the entire trip is deemed a loss. Kamen begs for a course change saying he’ll “lose everything” (wife and job). Sam refuses. Kamen is motivated by the memory of his failure, and Sam’s aggression/belittling of him. Fueled by these emotions, Kamen begins sharpening a spear. There is then a sequence in which we see Kamen attacking the larger creature. During this sequence we also see a flashback of Kamen ``sticking up for himself” by changing the course of The Demeter. Back on Vespa, Kamen attacks the larger dinosaur with a spear, during which we also get flashbacks of his altercation with Sam. Hollow finally finishes the dinosaur off showering it and Kamen in a rain of gore. Kamen laughs at the blood, proud of himself, screaming: “Fuck you, Sam.”
I think it's a scene where we can see the total and complete adulteration of the Hollow. We can see the direct link between Kamen’s negative human traits and how these traits exist as a blight on the life of the Hollow. The Hollow goes from being a vegetarian, monkey-like creature to being a force of violence. An unstoppable killing machine obsessed with feeding, starving for power. Growing stronger for the sake of growing stronger and motivated only by anger and hunger. This shift in nature is again highlighted in the intro of the next episode in which a new human escapes a cry pod and wanders through the jungle of Vespa, being beaten and hunted the entire time. Finally this person stumbles across Kamen and is relieved to have found a comrade. Hollow immediately kills the man, snapping his neck. There is no motivation for this murder other than hunger and hatred. The nature of the Hollow has been entirely corrupted. We can wonder, then, the potentiality of the Hollow. What if the Hollow had stumbled across Ursula, or Sam? Could the Hollow form a connection to a being with higher sentience and not be corrupted or is this violent change totally inevitable? Is human intervention always a plague?
PARAGRAPH ABOUT KAMEN BEING ABSORBED: Azi has a flashback of seeing the girl who gabe her the notebook in a cryo chamber, asleep. Red alarms clash. Sam ushers people to flee the ship - this is amidst the solar flare. Sam recuses to let Kamen on an escape pod, throwing him yo the floor abd calling him a fucking idiot. Azi throws him a side eye too. The ship is crumbling. -> It transitions to Kamen on Vespa. Hollow is fucking HUGE and murders the new guy in front of Kamen, afraid the newbie would distract Kamen. Kamen questions his actions after the death, remembering the ship. The potentialiTy of Fiona being alive. -> flashback to Kamen running to a pod and closing it. Fiona approaches the window, asking to be let in. Kamen fails to let her in before the pod shoots offz -> flashout, Kamen remembers she is dead. He weeps, taking guilt. Asking why he ran away, confronting his character flaws. Refusing to acknowledge his failures, Kamen is absorbed into the Hollow, who grants him peace within its body.
Levi:
In “Scavenger’s Reign” Levi’s journey takes a profound turn as it merges with the planet’s consciousness, evolving beyond mere sentience and becoming one with nature. It is after Levi is obliterated and repaired, coming back wielding the history of millenia, that it exists in near parallel comparison to Nausicaa, with both characters existing as a form of mediation between humanity and nature. In the beginning of the show there are many scenes which hint at a collective planetary consciousness Levi seems to be tapping into - with Levi witnessing bioluminescent insects which seem to communicate with Levi and with the planet. As Levi merges with the planetary consciousness it grows beyond the human concept of sentence and individuality; Levi gains the knowledge and emotions of an intricate web of life and energy which sustains Planet Vespa. This new state allows Levi to exist in perfect harmony with the natural world and it becomes an integral part of the unified whole.
In episode one, we are introduced to Levi as an inherently curious “creature”. Levi and Azi have a whole garden flourishing. Levi mentions “malfunctions” which caused her to bury Azi’s wrench out of “curiosity”. Her hatch opens to show she’s covered in a sort of fungus which she says is “helping her”. Azi is afraid of its behaviors and demands to run a diagnostic. The dynamic between Levi and Azi is shown to be boss/underling. Levi is treated somewhat coldly. Levi states Azi is “acting meaner”. This fungus, of course, is what we later understand as a medium for the collective plenary consciousness. Levi is merging with the consciousness slowly.
In episode two, Levi is constantly marveling at the environment, feeling a deep connection to nature. During a storm, Levi shows Azi into a large structure and Azi asks how she knows it's safe. Inside the structure is an eden-like safe haven (12:32) which is BEAUTIFUL. Azi says Levi must have known this area and Levi admits she has been exploring at night, due to curiosity and wonder. Azi finds a sculpture made by Levi and asks if she made it. “Yes” “why” I just thought it looked nice”. Azi remarks no other Levi has ever behaved like this and demands for her to open her maintenance hatch. (21:00, discuss the entire dialogue about Levi’s projects and how she is “compelled to do them”). These projects are botany based. Azi goes to eat fruit Levi grew: “I'm sorry this isn't safe for humans to eat” “then why did you grow it” “maybe it wasn't for you”. Shows how Azi expects all Levi’s to exist and behave solely for the benefit of their creators.
In later episodes, we see the fungus inside of Levi expanding and we see it’s connection to Levi’s relationship with Planet Vespa. In episode four, for example, Levi is shown watching a pile of ants closely, picking one up and viewing it, communicating to it with bioluminescent lights. She then gives it food and sets it on its way - showing how Levi is tuning into the planet on a micro and macro scale. This annoys Azi, as observing a string of insects is not beneficial to her at all. (flashback showing Levi being “fixed” when she doesnt work and her being fixed / showing how Azi treats her like a tool and takes Levi for granted). The two embark on the bike and Levi is seen communicating with a large swarm of insects. The two approach a river andAzi pulls a large grub off Levi, commenting that they are “more active than usual”. Levi remarks she can feel tremors, which is soon to be a large herd of creatures stampeding. The two are caught in the stampede whilst on their bike - Levi catches onto a language of sorts by the creatures which dictates their movement pattern (17:00) and begins to instruct Azi on “following the sway of the herd”. After getting used to the movements, Azi lifts her arms clearly reveling in the majestic experience Levi has been attuned to this entire time / being at one with the herd / the planet. The stampede leads to a large nest and then an open plain.
In her quest for cognizance, Levi begins to dream. Episode five opens with Levi wandering through a golden forest, observing the various gentle forms of life around her prior to being instructed to follow Azi. Levi notices the white lotus, and the two wander the woods. Tendrils of plants grasp as Levi seemingly wanting her to stay in the forest. Levi looks down and sees hands of flesh. Azi says she’s been acting “so strange” in an ominous tone. Levi awakens and Azi demands her help. She looks down and sees her regular robotic hands. Levi is.. Evolving. Changing, slowly. Levi is cleaning Azi’s hair with a knife and Azi says she will return the favor, telling Levi to open her hatch. Levi seems apprehensive - seemingly aware the mold is helping her evolve and that Azi is not a fan of it (4:00) [analyze convo here / tension]. Azi opens Levi and notices she flinches as the mold is touched - the mold seems to have opened Levi’s mind allowing her to feel physical sensations and consciously view the world around her. Levi is developing sentience beyond apathetically taking orders. A scared Levi says she doesn’t like how scraping the mold feels and Azi pets her, both remarking that it feels good. The two argue over whether Levi “should feel anything” and Azi clearly views this as a problem (since she needs to understand and trust Levi to survive). Levi is shut off (10:00). While Levi is shut off, Azi begins to get hit with fluffy balls that stick to her. She’s soon overwhelmed, like a bacteria covered in blood cells. She flounders, barely able to move, and sees the incoming horde of plant matter-covered creatures which sucks its victims dry with a large proboscis. Azi crawls to Levi, disabled by the clumped matter, and turns her on. As the creature approaches Levi regains consciousness and fucking MURKS it. Levi apologizes for her not helping due to being turned off. Azi admits Levi saved her, Levi states she doesn't want to be shut off, ever. Stating being shut off (22:04, “what appears strange to you isn’t necessarily a malfunction, the world shares things w me I could not possibly experience by myself. Things far beyond what's right in front of me. But when you shut me off, I see nothing. I feel nothing. and I don't like that.” Levi discovers the fear of death.
Our duo are blasting some beautiful plains on their bike. Azi is littered in festering wounds from the bulbs which stuck to her. Residual material embedded in her skin. Azi dips a bloody shirt into a shallow pond and notices some fish-like creatures which come to eat the dead flesh. She dips her hand in… and they clean her wounds. A large water basin looms in the background, which they approach. Azi ascends the “man-made” (sentient made) stone structure (very castle in the sky looking / Ghibli-esque). It seems Azi is learning to appreciate the beauty of Vespa as a light string instrumental crescendos and she submerged herself into the cool water - trusting the creature to heal her. Trust being, of course, the biggest character trait we can attribute to Azi. She does not trust others, let alone wild alien creatures. On the ground, Levi seems to communicate with a little cool bug guy (13:06). Azi is healed! She puts her hand on Levi, questioning Levi’s evolution. Saying she should be “more delicate”. Levi ponders her ability to “join her for a swim.” The two marvel at the evolutionary strangeness. Levi is acknowledged as an equal.
It is not long after this fear of death creeps into Levi’s expanding mind that she is to experience it. Levi and Azi are pushing the bike to obtain its cable to use to cross a giant gorge. (06:55). Levi writes a song, (include this dialogue.) Levi poses a wish to include pursuing her hobbies, such as singing. Citing a “Place on the Demeter '' where she might be able to do so. Levi and Azi discuss Fiona, the person who programmed Levi. Levi admits she feels close to Fiona. That she was a kind, patient creator. Azi compliments Levi’s singing and urges her to continue pursuing her ambitions. The two successfully tether the bike cable across the gorge — the camera pans to reveal Hollow scouring the edge. We cut back to our duo grappling across the gorge, singing the melody from Fiona’s memory / Axi’s memory. Kamen recognizes the tune, sending Hollow into a rage forward. Hollow scales the cord towards the two and they struggle forward until the cord breaks, slamming all 3 into the side of the cliff. Azi urges Levi to climb. Azi breaches the top of the cliff first, followed by Levi, and then.. Hollow. Levi’s small legs are suddenly caught by Hollow’s telekinesis “Help me…” she says, “help me.” A memory of Kamen and Fiona kissing plays and Azi charges hollow with a spear. As she approaches, Levi is split in two - shattered into minuscule bolts and scraps of metal that rain down over the cliff edge 15:49). Azi screams after her. A tear rolling down her cheek - her partner.. A growing consciousness, much like an innocent child who has just discovered the sand of a beach, the glory of nature, murdered.

This was the first multi unit rental property(infact first rental property) that i was looking at and it is in my budget(i can put in 10% down and take a conventional loan for my primary home). I saw this property posting 2 days before the offer deadline. The property has 8% cap rate in past 12 months(as per the details shared on MPLS), property is 1900 built and it seems to be a safe neighborhood.(Governers residence is couple of blocks away).
My agent couldn't get a showing for the property as the seller agent was not responsive. He said that 80% of the investment properties sellers will be like this and we have to make a call looking at the numbers by putting a contingent offer and make a decision during the due diligence period by looking at the appraisal, inspection report and other things. Is this right?
My realtor was 25 year old(assigned by Zillow) and said he will take care of the property management for 6% fee. He sounds knowledgeable, but how can i trust someone with such a little experience as he could have not faced bad tenants or major repairs in his short career.
How can i find a good realtor and property manager to start my real estate investment journey?
What could have gone wrong if i put in an offer for the listing price?

So in a video poster today, Jeremy once again uses the threat of suicide to try to manipulate someone. In this case, his wife. He tells her that if he has to stay in jail that he'll kill himself. He says that she needs to take his daughter and move to Egypt and find her a good daddy.
Of course, he's not doing this because he actually wants his daughter to have good father that will love her, be there for her, and take care of her. He's not doing this because he wants his wife to find a husband that's not going to cheat on her and who will genuinely love her. He's just doing this so he can manipulate his wife into doing things for him.
Would the world be better off without Jeremy DeWitte? I mean we wouldn't have his entertaining videos, but there'd be one less child predator out there.
Would his family be better off with somebody else? Most definitely. He manipulates and abuses them.
https://youtu.be/skTvSQFTbNo?si=OzmT6NWr-7hq6Jnh

Ok, So I've decided to speak my final peace and be done even thinking about this shit considering I'm pretty sure you have a new man anyways. It'll be long, so.. Read it or not. I've gotta do it. Lots you've heard over and over. Some maybe not. But, here goes..
L,
I TRULY, ONLY, ever wanted what is absolute best for you. I've only ever wanted you to be happy. And i hate that it couldn't be "us" that did that for you. That being said. I still don't even truly know what to believe. I don't know what was real, What wasn't. Given everything that happened and the way it happened and noticing more things as i go back and watch our vod. It truly seems to me like you weren't even that into me the whole time. Unless it had to do with anything sexual. And I'm beginning to believe even that may have been an act. I don't think we were real to you. I think that you came here just to distract me from the truth. And I'm sorry that didn't work out for you.
I do, however. HIGHLY regret talking to you the way i did. Even given what you did and what you were doing. I should've just walked away instead of letting my temper get the best of me and Yelling and name calling like i did. I'm far too old for that shit and I was acting like a child. I do acknowledge the fact that some of the things I've said out of pure anger and pain could have very well hurt your feelings. And this is my final, yet, VERY sincere apology for acting in such ways. I regret it every day. Not a day goes by that i don't. I was just hurt. VERY hurt. I think a lot more hurt than you'll ever realize, or even care to. I just wanted you to do right by me so bad. I knew what was happening. I knew the mistakes we were both making before, during, and the aftermath that was to come. And i was so MAD at you for not listening to me knowing how i felt about you and knowing how honest i really have been with you. I was telling you the whole time that you were showing loyalty to someone else over me. And that's not what you're supposed to do in a relationship. It's supposed to be you and your person against the world. And i felt like it was you and them, against me. While i DO regret how I've acted. I do not regret the intent and my reasoning behind acting such ways. Because just like i told you. It was indeed, The only way i knew how to fight for us and try to talk some since into you from so far away. I was trying to get you to treat me right and give me the same respect I'd given you. To this day, I have nothing hidden from you. I always to the truth, No matter how hard, or afraid for any reason i may have been. Even if i lied at first. I myself always came to you with the 100% truly and i gave you proof in ways leaving you no room to doubt as reassurance i was doing just that.
I'll say it again, stop listening to you friend. If he was any friend at all. As SOON as you told him you were in love with somebody he would stop communicating everyday all day. Because in the real world.. Communicating like you two do will always put some sort of doubt into your partners mind rather it be subconsciously or well conscious and expressed clearly. In a relationship. It is NOT ok to send the types of pictures you sent to him given your past be "dating" or "fuck buddies" whatever you were. And him clearly stating to you that he will ALWAYS "have the hots for you" (that's hitting on you, in case you didn't know). And it is NOT ok to talk about playing with yourself nor your sex life with your partner to somebody whose been such in your life of the opposite sex. Therapists being the exception. Idc what anyone says about how much they trust their partner, Things like this will cause issues. Pretty sure it's a universal boundary unless you're in an open relationship. Which we'd clearly stated was not our case. So, you knew better. And so did he. So if he was truly your friend, He would've well understood if you politely told him you'd crossed boundaries that were not ok and wished not to continue talking like you did. A every now and then "check in" or "catch up" is fine. And i told you that as well. But you'd proven you could not be trusted conversing with this person as you were. I feel like i asked nothing outrageous or unfair given the circumstances of this situation. Specially considering the photos sent, passing up plenty of appropriate photos that would've gotten the same point across.
Now, he used an analogy with me once. " If the police came knocking at your door asking to come inside and look around, just to clear you as a suspect. And you had ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to hide and you were COMPLETELY INNOCENT. and they didn't have a warrant, just wanted to clear your name. would you let them in?" I said "Yes, why wouldn't I? I'm innocent and have nothing to hide. I let them in and they see that.. my name is cleared and they see I'm innocent. Therefore, leaving me alone"
He called me crazy as fuck and said he absolutely would not. He's rebellious for no reason. He's the type that ends up getting shot during a traffic stop just for being an idiot and making himself look like hes up to no good even if hes not up to shit.
Now, I understand we as humans deserve our privacy. 100% agree with that. But, You also have to understand that.. like I've said, It's situational. If I'm COMPLETELY INNOCENT and have nothing to hide.. I don't and will never mind giving up a tad bit of privacy for a brief moment to prove so. SPECIALLY when it's for somebody i love and to prove to them that even though I've agreed and they have every right to think something. I'm innocent and they have nothing to worry about. I'd show them anything they wanted to see, given i was innocent... that is. Even if I'd had enough and was leaving anyways.. I'd do it just for them. Because i loved them and wanted them to know even though we're done. I was good to them and they will never have to question it. Not to mention... It would just make them look dumb for blaming me and i could show them anything proving they were wrong lol
He knew what he was telling you made you look guilty, Everyone knew and even you said not showing it made you look guilty. So there's only ONE reason i STILL have NOT seen it. And....well... LMAO
Anyways...
Regardless if anything was EVER real on your part. Which it doesn't seem like it was. Considering everything. Specially how you knew my current life outside of us and how it was going. And you knew my past and how EVERYONE has hurt me. You continued to do so, Having the power to AT LEAST give me a little peace of mind. Or AT LEAST a little clarity. You were leaving anyways. It wouldn't have hurt you. But, You still seen how you were making me feel, and the things you were making me question. And CHOSE to do NOTHING. I wouldn't do what you did to me to you, EVER. Because i loved you. Hell I wouldn't do a STRANGER the way you did me. Just to be honest. But i get it, honestly. You COULDN'T tell the truth or show it. Because you were scared I'd tell his wife. And some of my other "friends" knew too and were keeping it from me. And your bad advice friend, wouldn't let you. Even though you say he had no influence. I know he told you he wouldn't be your friend anymore if you showed me. Once again showing loyalty to another person over me.. Telling me i was the love of your life.
I loved you. With all of me. I would never tell you something i think about do you any harm. I'll ALWAYS have your best interest at heart. ALWAYS. Even given everything that's happened and you making me out to be the bad guy. Read back through it all bbygirl. Even when i was asking you to prove things. I was telling you then i wanted you to prove what i was seeing wasn't true and i WANTED us to work. I was just seeing too much.
But, I guess me still proving up until now you could TRUST ME. And that I LOVE YOU. And that I'm loyal to YOU. Isn't and never will be good enough for you to tell everyone else to fuck off. Look at what actually happened and how long i was still there. And Bring your ass HOME.
last time I'll ever say this. I didn't care what the truth was. I never did. You're the only person I've ever considered an open relationship, JUST to keep you. So i didn't really care that you may or may not have fucked him... or him... or anyone else for that matter. I've been shitty in my day. Beyond shitty. I'm not here to judge you. What i DID, CARE about. Was you hiding things from me. Was you lying to me. Was you telling me you loved me and being loyal to somebody who not only did you say you didn't give a fuck about.. But threw you STRAIGHT under the bus and gave you up to try and save himself. ALL you had to do... was show me ONCE AND FOR ALL. after EVERYTHING... That you were down to ride for ME. THE TRUTH... And i would've worked with you through anything. I loved you like that.
But, too late now i guess. I tried my absolute hardest. Came here talking shit out of anger bc I'm STILL mad at you for messing up and running instead of fixing it. For breaking us both apart. i wasn't innocent.. But my GOD L. That shit was overkill. I've never been so dirty :(
Learn from this. So that with this guy.. You don't make the same mistakes. And you can be happy. Take my advice.. I PROMISE it'll last A LOT longer than we did. And you deserve to be happy. And that little one of yours deserves a father figure to love her like she was his. Don't settle for less.
I love ya, dork.
This is mys LAST, LAST letter to you.
BC i think it was all fake anyways. No way all the shit I've seen and how you were towards the end, was it not. NOT POSSIBLE. Because like i said. I actually loved you. And there's no amount of money nor evil that could make me do you how you did me in the end. period.
Take it easy,

Hi guys,
I recently bought a small format UV printer to compliment some of my existing machinery. The problem is that it needs to be running much more than it currently is, as it cleans itself periodically and burns through (expensive) ink as a result. I’m confident that our new UV range will eventually take off as we launch more and more things, but I just wondered if anybody had a need for a ‘partner’ in printing things as a potentially mutually beneficial exercise?
Haven’t really out too much thought into it, but I guess that you would send us your blanks and artwork, and we’d charge some kind of a fee based on time and ink consumption and ship back to you. Obviously this is much easier for everyone if done in bulk rather than one-offs but I’m open to any ideas you might have.
We can print (almost) anything as long as it’s reasonably flat. Acrylic, wood, leathers, PU, ceramic, card and so on. I haven’t tested glass yet but we do have primers so I think it may be doable but can’t be certain. Metals are another weird one and would depend on how reflective the metal is as highly mirrored metals (like mirror polished) would damage the UV lamp, but brushed metals may be fine - would require testing first.
Thanks

STRATEGY: PLACE BUY ORDERS WITH LIMITS SET 10% ABOVE MARKET. All it takes is 1 share, but needs to be all day. You will only end up paying the market price, but will restrict shorts from bidding below that. THIS IS HOW WE CAN REALLY PUT OUR POWER IN NUMBERS TO WORK.

1. Alternative Uptick Rule: • Rule 201 introduces the "Alternative Uptick Rule," which is designed to prevent short selling from driving down the price of a stock excessively.
2. Triggering a Circuit Breaker: • The rule is triggered if a security's price declines by 10% or more from the previous day's closing price.Once triggered, the rule imposes restrictions on short selling for the remainder of the day and the following day.
3. Short Sale Price Test Restrictions: • After the circuit breaker is triggered, short sales of the affected security are only permitted if the price is above the current national best bid. This means that a short sale can only occur at a price higher than the highest current bid pr preventing short sellers from continuously driving the price down.

*** STILL ACTIVE ***
Hey,
My name is Saniya. I am offering an opportunity to take over the lease of a student housing two-bedroom apartment at Legacy Centennial located on the 12th floor. This is a private bedroom in a 2 bedroom apartment. This means that another roommate will live separately in the apartment. This unit is the largest room available in the building, with two closets and a spacious bathroom featuring dual sinks. I am also willing to negotiate move in, and cater to whenever you need to. The lease term extends from fall 2024 to spring 2025.
As a senior student at Georgia State University, I am trying to relocate. The monthly rent stands at $1495 for one bedroom and I will pay 300 dollars for your first month's rent.
If you or someone you know might be interested, I can message photos of the living and dining area, the bathroom, and the bedroom. Please do not hesitate to reach out. Thanks!

Hey all, I read through the guidelines here so I'm hoping this is ok, but I've come up with an idea that I think can help some people who are tight on money moving forward. Full disclosure, this is for a business idea that I've been trying to build out to protect consumers, I just need some initial people to help me test it out.
The TL:DR here is this - A lot of online stores (and plenty of in person) take advantage of people who are looking for a "good deal". I've worked with countless lawyers to create the bones of a system that will do the following:

• Track your online orders (can't do retail, yet)
• Find and identify stores that took advantage of you and are high-value targets for lawyers
• Negotiate a refund on your behalf without a lawyer being involved

I'll make money by taking $5 or 10% of the money I can recover for you, whatever value is higher or selling leads to lawyers.
If that sounds like something you'd be interested in using as a test user, my site is GetPayback.com.
When testing this with a friend who helped by placing some test orders, I was able to get a 50% refund rate with no returns required: 1 for $45 and one for $256. Here's what my friend told me: "Getting that money back was actually a huge help with some bills we were behind on." After learning from that initial test, on orders that meet the criteria, I think I'll be able to get a 90% refund rate and the other 10% of cases will end up going to lawyers who maybe can help you by getting you more than a full refund - a max of $2,500 + refund if you meet certain criteria.
My goal here is to protect at-risk consumers from shady businesses who are looking to take advantage of you by selling you products that aren't the quality you think you're getting at a "great deal". I've spent the last year trying to come up with a solution for this. I've talked to almost a dozen lawyers on figuring out how to stop brands from using these deceptive practices, however, most of the lawyers didn't even know these things are illegal, which made me realize that the only real way to fight back was to protect consumers directly and help you Get Payback, which is where the name comes from - I spent $5,000 on that domain by the way, just because I'm that confident in this idea and I'm that passionate about protecting people like you, and protecting brands who simply don't know better.
When testing this, one brand that issued a refund fixed their entire website 30 minutes after issuing the refund and stopped using the deceptive practices against consumers, which to me was a huge win. My friend got a $45 refund and stopped other consumers from being taken advantage. Had the issue gone right to a lawyer, it likely would have cost the business $20,000+ in a lawsuit, so I saved them $19,950+.
I know this is a new account, but I can't use anything personal as I don't want the businesses I'm targeting for refunds to know who's behind this. But just know, this entire idea is a huge way to take advantage of businesses who are blatantly taking advantage of you.
The loophole here is that if I tell you what's illegal and you use that specifically to shop and get refunds on things, you'd be violating this Subs rule #3, so I'd prefer to not tell you. Just know that it's illegal, but it's not enforced well enough by the government, only by very specific lawyers. In researching this, many of the lawyers I spoke with didn't even know that what I described was illegal. I've seen comments on Quora saying, "Every business does it, so why does anyone even care?"
To that, I'd say that no, most businesses do not do it, but an alarming amount do. I see it myself all the time and I even fall victim to it every now and then. But, they do it because it works. As a business, the #1 goal is to get more money from more customers while spending less money on ads. These tactics do that using psychological tricks that are illegal. By using these tricks, you're more likely to buy from that business than from a competitor, which means that not only is that business tricking you and harming you, they're harming their competition by competing in a way that isn't fair to anyone.
I know this was a long post, but I also realize that if this goes well, this kind of could end up being a little historical post about how this idea and company got started.

Hey all. The mods here have graciously allowed me to post about the feature length Western I'm producing this year. This is a grim, violent revenge tale set in a forgotten river town. It's sort of Sergio Leone meets Shakespeare. We're making a movie that hits the right Western notes but also makes you think about our relationship with violence and antiheros.
You can see the teaser trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkGhdbdwaNw
And, I know everyone hates this part, but we do have to ask for financial help. However, we're not looking just for donations. We have some awesome perks to offer, including film-used props, your face on a wanted poster in the film, and - best of all - an opportunity to join a group for exclusive behind-the-scenes content every step of the way. You'll actually get to see what goes into making a Western start to finish. Please take a look at our crowdfunding site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkGhdbdwaNw

Hey there! I've been reading through this sub for a bit, and thought I'd give it a shot.
Past:
I graduated in 2018 with a BS in Biology, minors in Chemistry and Social Science. I originally wanted to be an MD, but couldn't afford it at the time. I had a pharmacy technician certification, and have been using it ever since. Unfortunately due to recent health circumstances, I'm no longer able to hold retail positions as the physical strain significantly impacted the rest of my life; for one 8hr shift, I would require at least 2 full days of rest for the inflammation in my joints to calm. This means anything going forward must be remote or sedentary.
Current: I've been researching pivoting into tech careers, and heard mixed sentiments: available certifications don't really get you in the door, pivoting is difficult to land without major experience, etc etc. I considered Project Management for a while, as I prefer to be a generalist, hopping from interest to interest. I got the two starter Scrum certifications: PSM-I and CSM, took the Google Project Management course, and am casually studying for the CAPM. All this has taught me is that I really don't like the responsibility and stress of project management, but I think I could be good at it. Maybe I'm not giving it enough chance, or maybe by continuing I'm falling for the sunk-cost fallacy.
Future Goals: Very high salary and career achievement isn't a significant priority. I don't have many needs, am minimalist, and only need to support myself and my cat. I have no debts. I don't want children, however with the cost of living how it is, I know it's imperative I eventually be making at or above $100k USD for future goals. I'd like to eventually make enough to be able to take care of my aging parents(60s) who have adopted my estranged brother's child (5yo). Although my ideal lifestyle would be to save/invest enough to fund building a family compound, I know this is a stretch.
Target lifestyle:

• Presently, I'd like to travel; ideal suggestions are careers that can be remote.
• I'd like to settle down on some land to take care of aging parents/family eventually, but it isn't a current priority - only a future consideration.
• The thing I most enjoyed about university was putting together studying materials and organizing/ leading study groups (I've considered knowledge management, database management, but unsure of viability/suitability to goals).
• I don't want to deal with customers - no sales.
• I enjoyed creating small automation flows with MS Power Automate
• I have no coding experience, but am willing to learn: things on my potential list are Python, SQL, Javascript, R.
• I work well in environments where I have autonomy to creatively problem-solve and think outside the box, but with expectations and goals that are clearly defined.
• I don't want to stress too much, or take home work with me. Honestly, I don't want to work for corporate anything - I hate it. But my physical restrictions are more limiting, so here we are.

Comments:
What I need help with most is to sort through all the possibilities and narrow down potential options. I've looked at a lot: Data analysis, UX/UI design, Project management, AI&Machine learning, SEO and digital marketing, java developer, QA engineering, COMPTIA certs, cybersecurity, pen testing, AWS, cloud engineering, database admin...it's a long list that goes on, and I'm having trouble figuring out something that will fit.
I wish apprenticeships and shadowing were still available options. I feel like I don't have a good conceptual understanding of what each position/training stack entails, its difficulty level, and how it would fit into my goals, so I can't make an informed choice. Experience in each would help me determine that, but I don't have that kind of time.
Any other non-tech but remote suggestions are also welcome! Perspective would really be helpful. Thanks all!

Long story short, a family member's vehicle was towed and then broke down the next day. I have a draft email worked up to send to the Towing Company and am seeking advice/feedback on how to improve the email. Thank you!
"To Whom It Concerns,
I am writing to bring to your urgent attention a serious issue that occurred when my vehicle was towed by your company on Saturday, May 18th, from [Neighborhood/HOA here].
On the evening of May 19th, while driving home, my vehicle suddenly lost all power, and smoke began to appear from the hood. I immediately contacted Triple A for assistance. Upon inspection, the Triple A technician found that the oil was completely depleted. More concerningly, he discovered significant damage to the underside of the car, specifically to the oil pan, which was covered in fresh oil residue. When asked if my car had been towed recently, I confirmed that it had been towed by your company just the day before.
Prior to this incident, my vehicle had an oil change approximately six weeks ago with no noted issues. Furthermore, a comprehensive full-service inspection was conducted on Thursday, May 16th, before my departure for Virginia, which also did not reveal any existing damage. Based on the evidence and the timing of the events, it is apparent that the damage was caused by the improper handling of my vehicle during the towing process by your driver.
Additionally, we have Ring camera footage of the incident which proves that a flat-bed tow truck was NOT utilized, the vehicle was a hook and chain truck which are very susceptible to causing vehicle damage.
Given the severity of the damage and the inconvenience caused, I am seeking immediate resolution from your company. This should include but is not limited to:

1. A thorough investigation into the incident. 2. Full coverage of the repair costs for the damage incurred. 

1. Full coverage of the towing costs from Washington, PA to Columbus, OH. 

   1. Compensation for any additional expenses and inconvenience caused by this situation.

Please be advised that I am fully aware of my rights as a consumer under Virginia state law, particularly the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (§ 59.1-196 et seq.) and relevant provisions concerning negligent damage to personal property. Should this matter not be resolved promptly and satisfactorily, I am prepared to pursue all available legal remedies, including litigation. Additionally, I will not hesitate to contact external media outlets to report this issue if necessary.
I hope we can resolve this matter swiftly and without further escalation. I expect a response within five business days of this email, detailing the steps your company will take to address and rectify this situation.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter."