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I'm an exchange student in South Korea and I have an ARC with a connected SIM card from LG U+. The problem is that, now the first month of the SIM just came to an end and i have to recharge it. However I really can't do it in any way! If i try to use the link they gave me, the possibilities are: domestic credit card (i can't have a korean bank account since i'm staying only 1 semester), paypal (gives me error every time), KakaoPay (it doesn't allow me to register as "my ARC code is not correct"), PayCo (can't download it) and WeChatPay (i have it, but every time i try to use it it says "38'300 CNY" instead of KRW, and i don't want to risk to pay the wrong currency since 38'300 yuan are around 4000 euros). I even went to the LG U+ store today and they tried to recharge it with me but it doesn't work - their machine says my ARC code is wrong (which ofc is impossible since we were reading it directly from my ARC card).
Do you have any advice, please? I need to stay here only a month more.

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I'm an exchange student in South Korea and I have an ARC with a connected SIM card from LG U+. The problem is that, now the first month of the SIM just came to an end and i have to recharge it. However I really can't do it in any way! If i try to use the link they gave me, the possibilities are: domestic credit card (i can't have a korean bank account since i'm staying only 1 semester), paypal (gives me error every time), KakaoPay (it doesn't allow me to register as "my ARC code is not correct"), PayCo (can't download it) and WeChatPay (i have it, but every time i try to use it it says "38'300 CNY" instead of KRW, and i don't want to risk to pay the wrong currency since 38'300 yuan are around 4000 euros). I even went to the LG U+ store today and they tried to recharge it with me but it doesn't work - their machine says my ARC code is wrong (which ofc is impossible since we were reading it directly from my ARC card).
Do you have any advice, please? I need to stay here only a month more.

We, the People, Need to Advocate for Our Rights

We, the people, need to advocate passionately for our rights and work together to improve our living conditions. While legislative actions and policies may be influenced by a few, it is through our collective voice and participation that real change can be achieved. Let's take action to ensure a better future for all residents of Knoxville. Your voice and participation can make a significant difference.

Additional Context Based on Feedback

Thank you for the responses and thoughts. I’d like to clarify a few points and provide additional context based on the feedback received:
Legislative Challenges The legislative history and context of Tennessee Code Title 66, Chapter 35, which prohibits local governments from enacting rent control measures, reflect a long-standing commitment to maintaining a free-market approach to housing. This law was designed to ensure that rental prices are determined by market forces rather than local government interventions.
Specific Restrictions:

• Local governments cannot enact or enforce any ordinance that controls the amount of rent charged for residential or commercial properties.
• The law also prevents local governments from requiring private residential or commercial units to be sold or rented at below-market rates as a condition for zoning changes, building permits, or other land use approvals.
• Any voluntary programs designed to increase affordable housing must be incentive-based and cannot involve compulsory measures that affect market pricing.

The motivations behind this legislation are rooted in a belief that market-driven housing policies are more effective and that rent control could lead to reduced investment in rental housing, thereby exacerbating housing shortages. The law's proponents argue that rent control can have unintended negative consequences, such as decreasing the quality and quantity of rental housing available.
Challenges with Affordability

• Rising Home Prices and Rental Costs: The increasing home prices and rental costs are making it difficult for residents to afford housing. The persistent undersupply of housing continues to exert upward pressure on prices, even as the market anticipates a rebound in home sales in 2024.
• Inflation and Mortgage Rates: Inflation and high mortgage rates also contribute to the affordability crisis, making it challenging for new buyers to enter the market.

Comparative Analysis of Rent Control Laws

• California: Rent control measures limit annual rent increases and provide tenant protections, while newer constructions and single-family homes are often exempted. This balance has helped manage rent increases while promoting new housing development.
• New York: Comprehensive rent control and stabilization laws include limits on rent increases and strong tenant protections, overseen by a regulatory body. These measures ensure fair rent practices and protect tenants from unjust evictions.
• Oregon: The statewide rent control law limits annual rent increases to 7% plus inflation and requires just cause for evictions after the first year of tenancy. This approach balances tenant protection with incentives for new constructions.

Key Strategies for Tennessee

• Incremental Approach: Implementing modest rent control measures, such as capping annual rent increases to a certain percentage above inflation.
• Exemptions: Including exemptions for new constructions and small landlords to alleviate concerns from property developers.
• Tenant Protections: Introducing tenant protections against unjust evictions and ensuring lease renewal rights.
• Public Advocacy and Education: Building a coalition of tenant groups, local businesses, and community organizations to advocate for change.
• Legislative Proposals: Drafting clear and specific legislative proposals that outline the benefits of rent control and address the concerns of opponents.

Alternative Solutions

• Increased tenant protections, tax incentives for affordable housing, and the establishment of community land trusts to help manage and develop affordable housing.
• Federal and State Action: While state-level change is crucial, it's clear that federal action may also be necessary to enforce fair wages and housing policies. We should advocate for change at both levels.
• Support for Local Businesses: Supporting local businesses and ensuring they can pay fair wages is essential. We need to balance wage increases with support for small businesses through tax incentives and economic development programs.
• Political Climate: Given the conservative political climate, it’s important to build a broad coalition that includes voices from across the political spectrum to advocate for necessary changes.
• Student Housing Impact: The impact of UTK's growing student population on the housing market is significant. We need to work with the university and city planners to develop more student housing and alleviate pressure on the broader market.
• Economic Reality: The stories shared here underscore the reality that even with higher wages, housing affordability remains a challenge. Comprehensive policies addressing both wages and housing supply are crucial.
• Affordable Housing Options: One of the comments raised a point about the availability of affordable housing, particularly through Clayton Homes, which builds mobile homes and is located in Maryville. Mobile homes provide a more affordable alternative, but they need places to be set up. It's important to ensure diverse options are available to meet varying needs and expectations.

Lastly, I'd like to state that I am not from New Jersey nor a victim of anyone or anything. The goal is to foster a constructive conversation around improving wages and housing affordability in Knoxville. Thank you for engaging in this important discussion.

Facts:

• 30 states have a higher minimum wage than Tennessee's $7.25.
• Tennessee last raised its minimum wage in 2009.
• Since then, inflation has risen by about 36.6%.
• A decent living wage for a single adult in Tennessee is about $13.25 per hour.

Rising Rents in Knoxville

• Rapid Rent Increases: In 2022, rent growth in Knoxville was 9.6%, significantly higher than the national average of 2.3%. This trend has continued, with apartment rents increasing by around 6.06% in 2023 compared to the previous year.
• Forecasted Increases: The trend of rising rents is expected to continue, with forecasts indicating an additional 5% increase over the next year.
• High Occupancy Rates: Despite these rent increases, Knoxville's rental market remains highly competitive with occupancy rates around 96.3%, which is higher than the national average of 94.7%.

Recent Home Price Increases in Knoxville

• Median Home Price: The median home sales price in Knoxville rose to $350,000 in July 2023, representing an increase of around 7.9% compared to the previous year.
• Affordability: As of November 2023, the median home sales price was $346,000, up by about 10.8% from the previous year.
• Income Requirements: The income required to qualify for a mortgage on a median-priced home has risen dramatically, from around $59,000 at the start of 2022 to over $110,000 by August 2023.
• Housing Inventory: Despite the rising prices, the total number of homes available in Knoxville is still around half of pre-pandemic levels, contributing to the increased competition and higher prices.

This information highlights the growing affordability issues in Knoxville, with home prices rising faster than incomes, making it challenging for many residents to purchase homes.

Steps to Raise the Minimum Wage

Step 1: Organize a Petition Drive

• Form a Nonpartisan Group: Create or join a group focused solely on raising the minimum wage, without political affiliations. Use platforms like Zoom for virtual meetings, schedule regular meetings, and use social media and local forums to recruit members.
• Research Requirements: For statewide initiatives, the number of signatures required is typically a percentage of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. Confirm the exact number with the Tennessee Secretary of State's office. For local initiatives in Knoxville, a charter amendment can be proposed if at least one registered voter files the petition with the county election commission for pre-approval (TCA 2-5-151).
  • Tennessee Secretary of State: (615) 741-2819
• Create the Petition: Draft a clear and concise petition for a minimum wage increase. Here is a sample:

Draft Petition:
Petition for Increasing the Minimum Wage in Tennessee
To the Tennessee General Assembly:
We, the undersigned residents of Tennessee, believe that the current minimum wage of $7.25 per hour is insufficient to meet the basic needs of individuals and families in our state. Given the significant rise in living costs and inflation since the last adjustment in 2009, we urgently call for an increase in the state minimum wage to a livable wage of $13.25 per hour. This adjustment will ensure that all working Tennesseans can afford necessities such as housing, food, healthcare, and transportation.
By signing this petition, we express our support for this necessary change and urge the Tennessee General Assembly to take immediate action.
Name Address Signature
Step 2: Collect Signatures

• Host Community Events: Organize events like town hall meetings, local fairs, or farmers' markets to gather signatures.
• Utilize Local Networks: Leverage small-town connections where everyone knows each other to spread the word and gather support.
• Set Up Booths: Place booths in high-traffic areas like grocery stores, libraries, and community centers to collect signatures.
• Door-to-Door Campaigning: Go door-to-door in your neighborhood to ask for signatures.

Step 3: Raise Awareness

• Social Media Campaign: Use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to inform the community and encourage them to sign the petition.
• Local Media: Reach out to local newspapers, radio stations, and TV channels to cover your campaign.
• Flyers and Posters: Distribute flyers and put up posters in local businesses and public spaces.

Step 4: Submit the Petition

• Verify Signatures: Ensure all collected signatures meet the requirements.
• Submit to Authorities: Submit the petition to the appropriate state or local authority for validation.

Deadlines and Requirements

• Submission Deadline: Typically, signatures must be submitted several months before the general election to allow time for verification. For 2024, check with the Tennessee Secretary of State for specific deadlines and the number of required signatures.

How Petitions Work

In general, for a petition to be effective and get an issue on the ballot or to influence local government action, more signatures are usually needed to demonstrate widespread community support. Here’s a brief overview of the process:

• Single Signature Submission: In some cases, a single well-documented request or petition signed by one person can be submitted to local officials to initiate a discussion. However, this method is less likely to compel action without demonstrating broader community support.
• Gathering Multiple Signatures: To increase the chances of the petition being taken seriously, gathering multiple signatures shows that the issue has significant support within the community. This can influence local officials to take action.
• Specific Requirements: The exact number of signatures required can vary based on local laws and regulations. For example, getting an initiative on the ballot often requires a specific percentage of registered voters' signatures.

Example Scenario:

• Submitting a Petition to the City Council: One person can submit a petition to the city council to raise an issue. However, gathering more signatures from residents increases the impact.
• Ballot Initiatives: For ballot initiatives, there are usually legal requirements regarding the number of signatures needed. This varies by jurisdiction.

Strategies to Address Rising Rents

While controlling rent increases directly can be challenging, there are several strategies that can help stabilize the rental market and provide more affordable options:

1. Rent Control and Stabilization:
   • Implement policies that limit how much rents can be increased annually.
2. Increased Tenant Protections:
   • Strengthen tenant rights to provide more security and stability, such as "just cause" eviction protections.
3. Affordable Housing Development:
   • Increase the supply of affordable housing through new developments and mixed-income housing projects.
4. Tax Incentives for Landlords:
   • Offer tax breaks or incentives to landlords who keep rents affordable.
5. Community Land Trusts:
   • Establish community land trusts to manage and develop affordable housing.
6. Rent Subsidy Programs:
   • Expand rent subsidy programs to assist low-income tenants.

Petition Example for Rent Control and Tenant Protections

Petition for Rent Control and Tenant Protections
To the Knoxville City Council:
We, the undersigned, request that the Knoxville City Council take immediate action to address the rising cost of rent and protect tenants by implementing rent control measures and strengthening tenant protections. Specifically, we propose the following initiatives:

1. Rent Control: Implement rent control measures that limit annual rent increases to no more than a set percentage, tied to inflation.
2. Just Cause Eviction Protections: Establish "just cause" eviction protections to prevent arbitrary evictions and provide stability for tenants.
3. Tax Incentives for Affordable Rent: Offer tax breaks or incentives to landlords who commit to keeping rents affordable.
4. Encourage Long-Term Leases: Promote the use of long-term leases with fixed rent increases to provide stability for both tenants and landlords.

By implementing these measures, Knoxville can help ensure that housing remains affordable and accessible for all residents, promoting a stable and thriving community.
By signing this petition, we express our support for these initiatives and urge the Knoxville City Council to take immediate action to protect tenants and address the rising cost of rent.
Signature: _______________
Print Name: _______________
Address: _______________
Email: _______________

Other Strategies to Help Afford Homes

Local Level:

1. Affordable Housing Programs: Support and expand local programs that provide affordable housing options.
2. Down Payment Assistance: Advocate for city or county programs that help with down payments for first-time homebuyers.
3. Community Land Trusts: Promote local models where the community owns the land and leases it to homeowners, reducing the cost of purchasing a home.
4. Zoning Reforms: Push for zoning changes within Knoxville to allow for more diverse and affordable housing developments.
5. Financial Education: Provide resources locally to help individuals better manage their finances and improve their credit scores.
6. Rent-to-Own Programs: Implement or support local programs where tenants can rent properties with the option to buy after a certain period.
7. Increased Housing Supply: Encourage the construction of more housing units in Knoxville to meet demand.
8. Public-Private Partnerships: Foster collaborations between the city and private developers to create affordable housing projects.
9. Inclusionary Zoning: Require a portion of new developments in Knoxville to include affordable housing units.
10. Tax Incentives: Offer local tax credits or abatements to developers who build affordable housing or to homeowners for property improvements.
11. Tiny Homes and ADUs: Promote the development of tiny homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Knoxville as affordable housing options.
12. Housing Cooperatives: Support cooperative housing models locally where residents collectively own and manage their housing.
13. Employer-Assisted Housing: Encourage local employers to provide housing assistance or benefits to their employees.
14. Energy Efficiency Programs: Implement local programs to improve the energy efficiency of homes, reducing utility costs and overall housing expenses.
15. Foreclosure Prevention Programs: Provide local assistance and counseling to homeowners at risk of foreclosure to help them retain their homes.
16. Land Banks: Establish land banks at the city level to acquire, manage, and repurpose vacant and foreclosed properties for affordable housing development.

Steps for Local Action:

• Petition for Ballot Initiatives: Registered voters can start petitions to get these issues on local ballots. This involves gathering a required number of signatures from the community.
• Engage with Local Officials: Attend city council meetings, contact local representatives, and advocate for these programs and reforms.
• Form or Join Advocacy Groups: Collaborate with local organizations focused on housing and community development to amplify your efforts.
• Raise Public Awareness: Use social media, local news, and community events to inform and mobilize residents around these initiatives.
• Vote: Encourage community members to vote for local leaders and initiatives that support affordable housing and related programs.

Example Petitions:

Petition for Comprehensive Affordable Housing Initiatives
To the Knoxville City Council:
We, the undersigned, request that the Knoxville City Council take comprehensive action to promote affordable housing through a combination of tax incentives, public-private partnerships, inclusionary zoning, expanded affordable housing programs, and the establishment of land banks.

1. Tax Incentives: Offer local tax credits or abatements to developers who build affordable housing or to homeowners for property improvements. These incentives will encourage the development and maintenance of affordable housing units, ensuring more options are available for low- and moderate-income families.
2. Public-Private Partnerships: Foster collaborations between the city and private developers to create affordable housing projects. By working together, the public and private sectors can pool resources, expertise, and funding to develop housing that meets the community's needs.
3. Inclusionary Zoning: Require a portion of new developments in Knoxville to include affordable housing units. Inclusionary zoning ensures that affordable housing is integrated into new developments, promoting economic diversity and increasing the availability of affordable homes.
4. Affordable Housing Programs: Support and expand local affordable housing programs to provide quality, affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income residents. Currently, many residents are struggling to find affordable housing, which impacts their quality of life and financial stability. By expanding these programs, we can ensure that more residents have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing.
5. Land Banks: Establish land banks at the city level to acquire, manage, and repurpose vacant and foreclosed properties for affordable housing development. Land banks can transform unused or abandoned properties into valuable assets for the community, providing opportunities for affordable housing development and revitalizing neighborhoods.

By implementing these strategies, Knoxville can create a more inclusive and sustainable housing market that supports the needs of all residents. This comprehensive approach will help address the current housing shortage and ensure long-term affordability in our community.
By signing this petition, we express our support for these initiatives and urge the Knoxville City Council to take immediate action to promote affordable housing through these measures.
Signature: _______________
Print Name: _______________
Address: _______________
Email: _______________
Down Payment Assistance
Petition for Down Payment Assistance Programs
To the Knoxville City Council:
We, the undersigned, urge the Knoxville City Council to advocate for and establish city or county programs that provide down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Many residents find it challenging to save enough for a down payment, which is a significant barrier to achieving homeownership. By providing down payment assistance, we can help more residents transition from renting to owning their homes, promoting long-term financial stability and investment in our community.
By signing this petition, we express our support for the creation and implementation of down payment assistance programs to help first-time homebuyers in Knoxville.
Signature: _______________
Print Name: _______________
Address: _______________
Email: _______________

State or Federal Level:

• Subsidized Housing Vouchers: Increase the availability and funding for housing vouchers that subsidize rent for low-income families.
• Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC): Promote MCC programs that provide tax credits to first-time homebuyers at the state or federal level.

Combining these approaches with efforts to raise wages can create a more comprehensive solution to housing affordability issues.

How New Jersey Did It:

• Legislative Action: Passed in 2019, the law set a schedule for gradual increases to reach $15 by 2024.
• Annual Adjustments: Provisions for annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
• Broad Support: Significant political backing from the governor and legislature.
• Sector-Specific Plans: Different timelines and rates for small businesses, seasonal workers, and agricultural employees.
• Economic Advocacy: Studies and advocacy highlighted the benefits, helping to build public and political support.

Tennessee's Business Environment and Minimum Wage:

• Business-Friendly State: It's true Tennessee is known for being business-friendly, which can make raising the minimum wage challenging.
• Jobs Over $12/Hour: While many jobs may pay over $12 an hour, not all workers have access to these opportunities, especially those with limited skills or education.

Steps to Take:

• Educate and Advocate: Inform the community about the benefits of a higher minimum wage for both workers and the economy.
• Highlight Success Stories: Share examples from other states like New Jersey that have successfully raised their minimum wages without harming businesses.
• Promote Nonpartisan Support: Work with groups that focus on worker rights without political affiliations to gather broader support.

By focusing on education and nonpartisan advocacy, it's possible to create a more inclusive conversation around raising the minimum wage.

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J'ai grandi dans les grands ensembles, je suis le modèle parfait de l'intégration que mes profs de ZEP au collège "vendaient" pour nous pousser vers un lycée qui est “normal”. Pour ça, je leur en suis quand même très reconnaissante, c'était en quelque sorte de la discrimination positive disons, et j’ai plus gagné que perdu, même si ma valeur s’est construite dans une sorte de bureaucratie dont je n’avais aucune connaissance.
Enfin bref, du coup, j'ai découvert la culture française très tard dans la vie, notamment le cinéma, en fin de licence. Je me suis rapidement orientée pour travailler dans ce domaine. J'ai atteint mon objectif de travailler dans la production, de monter les grades, de prendre plus de responsabilités, d'avoir plus de visibilité... jusqu'à l’été dernier où ça commence à “ne plus aller”.
Je travaillais pour une ptite boîte, d’apparence sympa, un patron que les autres salariés qualifiaient "d'autiste" (oui). Il était très timide et laxiste. Un salarié a fini en larmes et a fait un malaise devant nos yeux suite au harcèlement qu'il y a eu en interne. On avait un sacré pervers narcissique dans la boîte, mais charisme de dingue, tout le monde l’adore. Je vis une sale année, parce que dès mes premiers jours, je sens qu’il m’aime bien, mais je refuse ses avances, et puis c’est l’enfer pour moi. Il est aussi très bon orchestre de la médiocrité, je n’ai jamais connu une personne aussi odieuse et manipulatrice. Sacré Benoît ! o7 En enfer peut être!
Mon patron a écrit sur Teams à notre stagiaire pour voir si le collègue qui avait fait un malaise allait mieux. A NOTRE STAGIAIRE. Et ce n’était pas une histoire de présence au bureau ou d'indisponibilité hein… on ne sait pas pourquoi, on était tous là.
De mon côté, j'ai subi une humiliation collective de la part de deux prestataires - des mecs qu’on paie en tant que client hein… Dès que mon patron quittait la réunion, ils me faisaient passer un sale quart d'heure et niaient mes compétences et me coupaient la parole, ils reprenaient mes documents et me faisent des commentaires professionnellement insignifiant “alors là tu as utilisé du bleu, moi je préfère le rouge” . Une collègue américaine aussi se mêlait constamment de mes missions, me disant qu’en anglais je ne devais pas dire X à un client, mais plutôt Y, alors que son département et le mien n'avaient rien à voir. Elle gérait la cantine de la boîte, tandis que je travaillais dans la production artistique. Je ne dis pas ça en termes de hiérarchie, mais vraiment, son “bon conseil” c’était 50 remarques par semaine parce que mes R étaient trop français, et mon accent n'était pas à la hauteur. Elle me reprenait pour chaque coquille. J’ai fini par craquer et lui dire que ça fait 9 ans qu’elle est à Paris et qu'elle ne sait toujours pas demander une chouquette à la boulangerie - eh oh ça va ! Ce même patron avait un chouchou bébé, tout le monde savait qu’il était lourd, trèèèèès lourd, avec les femmes, surtout nos stagiaires. Il a fallu qu’une stagiaire viennent casser un ordinateur au bureau avec des captures d’écrans de ce chouchou pour que le patron fasse quelque chose, et oui. Et ce qui est marrant, après licenciement, il l’a quand même aidé à trouver un nouvel emploi dans son “vaste réseau”. #metoo ? haha of course you too!
Un soir, je suis rentrée tard, et j'ai découvert qu’un collègue avait oublié son ordinateur allumé. Par gentillesse, je l'éteins, parce qu’on est écolo dans cette boîte, oui, et je tombe sur Teams où ils parlaient de mes chaussettes, de mon physique, de mes joues... Un chat entier dédié à critiquer mon apparence, des photos prises à mon insu pour rire de moi. Bon je suis consciente d’être une femme belle, je suis pas canon, mais je sais que je plais et que je n’ai rien de repoussant, mais bon lire ces choses a été extrêmement douloureux. J’ai tout extrait pour la procédure judiciaire, mais finalement je n’ai rien fait…. Par contre, j'ai commencé à devenir ce que mon patron qualifiait "d'agressive". Et le jour où il me l'a dit, je me suis tue et je me suis sentie très mal, car dans sa tête, je suis "agressive" simplement parce que je suis une femme avec des sourcils plus noirs et froncés, une voix qui porte un peu plus, et qui refuse de fermer sa gueule. Et puis désillusion ? Je pensais m’échapper aux clichés peut-être, je sais pas ? Ou vraiment il me manque des codes ?
Non non je me remets en question, je me dis que peut-être j'étais vraiment agressive. Mais faut-il vraiment faire du lourd pour être agressive envers quelqu'un ? Je me rends compte que c'est peut-être une différence culturelle. Dans notre monde des grands ensembles HLM, on est entre nous, on ne nous apprend pas la sournoiserie des mots, les mimiques offensantes, la patience face aux mesquineries. Je viens d'un environnement social qui se nourrit de la confrontation, on se construit sur celle-ci, sur un mécontentement exprimé de manière ferme, on s’en fiche de la politesse, tout le monde est cru avec nous de toute façon. Et je commence alors à traverser une crise énorme : mon vécu ne sera jamais à la hauteur des autres, car mon processus de socialisation n'a absolument rien à voir.
Et puis, je ne vous le cache pas, l'argent qu'on vole au CNC et à l'État. Ce patron n’avait aucune compétence mais alors aucune… La boîte était dans un constant flux de survivance, il fallait avoir X financement pour qu’elle survive et je ne sais quoi. Mon cul. L’argent allait dans les voyages pour tous les évènements cinéma du monde entier… Sundance, Berlin, Venise, et puis fiouuuu l'important c'est d'aller à Cannes, de faire son show, de pouvoir dire "roh Cannes est là, pfiou, je suis déjà fatiguée, quelle emmerde !" et si tu n’y vas pas c’est la mort, ta carrière commence à mourir, attention hein, c’est la fin… sauf que tout le monde s’en fout, puis cette boîte, vraiment, les patrons au sommet sont tellement mal vus dans le milieu du cinéma :D c’est pas grave, on y va, il faut se montrer à tout prix, c'est le show, le rush, le moi, le moi, le nous, mais surtout le néant total. Je réalise à Cannes dernier que cela fait 8 ans, l'équivalent de mon expérience dans ce joli monde, que je n'ai pas vu de film, lu de livres, écouté un album, pour en apprécier leur valeur de divertissement, d'apprentissage, de poétique, leur univers en soi, et les laisser guider mon instinct. Non je les consommais uniquement par analyse compétitive et opportunisme. Et un début de crise déjà, tout est insignifiant soudainement, j’écoute de la musique mais ? j’aime ou pas ? Et si j’aime, c’est mon moi-être qui aime ? ou mon-moi stratège qui veut l’imager en production ? Idem pour les livres, les histoires qu’on me raconte en soirée, ou celle que j’entends dans la rue, le train, les restaus…. Vraiment, le mal et le vide en moi, un puit sans fond, une chute qui n’arrive pas… ça dure
En décembre, je suis tombée malade, mais alors... quelle maladie. Je ne pouvais pas traverser ça toute seule. Dans ma tête, j'étais très proche de la mort, et j'ai été rapatriée d'urgence de Paris à la maison de campagne de mes parents. Je faisais du télétravail. Mon patron et son associé me disaient "oui bon, l'important quand on a un arrêt maladie, c'est de nous le dire qu'on puisse prévoir". Bon j’aurai pas du l’envoyer à ma sortie des urgences à 4h32 du matin, mais peut-être à mon entrée à 19h11 la veille, je sais pas hein.. Puis personne ne retient, personne ne comprends que je me sois écroulée dans la rue en rentrant du boulot, et qu'avant de perdre conscience, j'ai réalisé que deux connards me touchaient le corps et je ne pouvais rien faire.. et puis une dame est restée avec moi et m'a tenue la main, elle m'a accompagnée aux urgences, elle m'a emmenée chez moi récupérer des affaires en voiture, que Dieu et tous les univers la bénissent.
J'ai trouvé un nouveau travail, proche de chez mes parents, mais j'ai peur de sortir, de prendre le bus, le tramway, le train, je suis tétanisée quand je suis seule, je tremble assise derrière le chauffeur de bus, aller à la pharmacie, même prendre l'air... c'est dur. Puis, je n'ai plus d'ami(e)s par ici. Je fais des crises, pas des crises d'angoisse, mais des crises de peur de ne pas pouvoir contrôler mon corps. et je me dis, je fais quoi si j’ai un cancer demain? Comment je gère quelque chose comme ça si même une maladie a été si difficile à surmonter? Comment je gère un viol? Oui j’y pense, et j’ai peur. J'ai l'impression que mon corps ne m'appartient plus et qu'il ne veut plus de moi, il m'a lâchée ce soir de décembre et depuis il veut plus que je l'occupe. Et puis j'ai encore mon préavis, je dois encore bosser pour cette boîte de production, même si j'ai accepté mon nouveau poste. Et là, seigneur, je propose à mon patron de recruter mon stagiaire précédent, il est d'accord. Et alors ce stagiaire, tout le monde l'aime, il a eu un accueil des meilleurs, alors que moi ? On m'a traitée comme une merde parce que j’ai refusé les avances d’un ancien. J'essaie de ne pas réduire ça à "c'est parce qu'il a des couilles", mais en vrai de vrai, c'est vraiment parce qu'il a des couilles et que c'est un mec, parce que mon patron annonce son arrivée en visio à l'équipe en disant "les choses seront plus cools avec lui, il y aura moins de réactions et plus d’actions". Et ça fait super mal.
Puis on a reçu un giga financement que j'avais négocié et préparé le dossier, et c'est la dernière semaine de mon préavis, je me mange un giga cadeau et une cérémonie d'adieu tout ça parce que "faut qu'on garde contact comme ça tu peux bosser dessus en freelance". Ah bon ? Et puis je commence mon nouveau travail, le cadre est vraiment... wow. Je le dis après pas mal de temps là, entreprise cocooning, il n'y a pas de police, les gens sont là pour s'aider mutuellement, avancer de manière collective, je sens une gentillesse et une bonté auprès des gens - bon après il y a les personnalités et le tempérament de chacun - mais il n'y a pas ce voile de "mauvais", personne n’est là pour s’impressionner, Yvette parle de son herpès, personne juge, tout le monde est gentille quoi, vraiment, que se passe-t-il ? Je ne me pose pas la question "qui va me nuire aujourd'hui ?"
Et là, il est 10h, c'est mon premier jour hein, premier appel de ce patron de cinéma : ils ont besoin de mon aide. Ok, bon ça passe. Puis un second appel, et ça continue. Bon je lui dis clairement que non.
En parallèle, je me force à prendre le tram pour mon nouveau travail, j'essaie et au bout d'un moment, les tremblements de peur sont partis. J'ai toujours un peu peur, mais mon corps a compris le message : tu n'es pas en danger dans ce tramway. Si je change et c'est le bus, bon ça revient, mais c'est un travail à faire je suppose.
Puis j'ai un bureau à moi, il n'y a pas d'open space, c'est calme. Je suis surprise par la bonté des gens encore, oui vraiment, alors c'est l'effet petite ville peut-être, je ne sais pas, mais je commence à me sentir mieux. Je commence à reprendre goût à la lecture, au temps passé seule, et sans peur - bon je suis encore chez maman papa, reste à trouver un appartement et franchir le cap de la solitude, - mais j’arrive à regarder des séries pour ce qu’elles me procurent aussi. Fin ça peut paraître con, mais regarder quelque chose sans prendre de notes et juste se laisser aller ? Puis il fait beau, je sors du travail, je marche sous le soleil, je rentre et bois une limonade bien fraîche sur mon balcon… Je sais pas hein c’est ma première année sans être à Cannes, et j’ai l’impression que je ne manque rien, je suis soulagée même ? Je me dis que c’est pas plus mal, j’espère que c’est bien le début de ma mort dans le cinéma, et que tout ceci est un deuil ? J’ai juste peur de ne pas pouvoir retrouver le goût et l’affection que je portais à un de mes précieux hobby qui était l’écriture de scénario et la dramaturgie
Bravo a ceux qui ont tout lu... ce post a été écrit après une session de pleurs dans la salle de bain.

After being disappointed with FDM printing, I've arrived at the conclusion that I need a resin printer. I want to start a business making figurines n such, so this seems like the best option. After some research, this is the shopping list I came up with.
https://www.amazon.com/ELEGOO-Saturn-Printer-Mercury-Station/dp/B0CJ9H434W
Printer + wash and cure
$448.99
https://www.amazon.com/Mach5ive-Screen-Saver-Protector-Printers/dp/B09VMHJRBC?keywords=screen+protector+saturn+2&qid=1667883247&sr=8-5&linkCode=sl1&tag=asianjoyco-20&linkId=809acbd197c233730fbcad5bf5b877a7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Screen protectors
$23.88
https://www.amazon.com/Cafe-Plastic-Fast-Food-Black/dp/B008CORVLM?crid=YF8ISOFWGBN1&keywords=lunch%2Btray&qid=1667010459&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1Ljg4IiwicXNhIjoiNS4yMSIsInFzcCI6IjQuNTYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=lunch%2Btray%2B,aps,83&sr=8-5&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=asianjoyco-20&linkId=02aab5d28743a56b64b3c03dde5b462e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Trays for curing prints
$10.88
https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Serving-Kitchen-Stainless-Appetizers/dp/B08JPP4Q4D?crid=QD6L2TVDUTY6&keywords=green+silicone+tong+red+silicone&qid=1666974866&sprefix=green+silicone+tong+red+silicone,aps,82&sr=8-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=asianjoyco-20&linkId=73ca9348be94a16c2e0919c3354641d4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Tongs for handling curing prints
$7.87
https://www.amazon.com/KOYOFEI-Printer-Accessories-ELEGOO-9-1-10-1/dp/B09WYZ3WKB/ref=asc_df_B09WYZ3WKB/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693071814643&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14871771837610617783&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022771&hvtargid=pla-1657412366393&mcid=28ba5155192f312aa5c10d64ec4033d7&gad_source=1&th=1
Fep sheets
$22.99
https://www.amazon.com/ELEGOO-UV-Curing-Standard-Photopolymer-Printing/dp/B07P6W5L8P?crid=2FUB9T1ONRRCG&keywords=elegoo+resin&qid=1669079626&sprefix=elegoo+resin,aps,76&sr=8-5&linkCode=sl1&tag=asianjoyco-20&linkId=c2fed61439d882e9c894b1013231140a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Resin
$20.89
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09X7FRS6D?th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=asianjoyco-20&linkId=12033382c54c6c2ae7d335f8fbfaad7b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Undersink mat in case of spills
$19.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VRSCVVC?linkCode=sl1&tag=asianjoyco-20&linkId=787273cda2aba2743fc2a6c9adc55408&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1
Enclosure-- i figure i can turn it on its side and fit the printer and washing/curing stations easily
$68.39
https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Inch-Inline-Ventilation-Ducting/dp/B08X7H1ZL4
Inline fan + ducting
$45.99
https://www.amazon.com/Broan-NuTone-465B-Expander-Ventilation-Compliant/dp/B0886JZ9MR?crid=SRL6HV4QUFB0&keywords=Broan-NuTone+465B+4%22+to+5%22+Duct&qid=1661396606&sprefix=broan-nutone+465b+4+to+5+duct,aps,59&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl1&tag=asianjoyco-20&linkId=ee106d03dfd1411df1bf9e0e54eb6052&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
4 to 5 inch duct adapter
$8.42
https://www.amazon.com/YoleShy-Portable-Conditioner-Adjustable-Universal/dp/B08SC4876H/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2IQLU3EEY38WP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tMF5v7bMqC3AVyJTsEayJIg7zxjkUSKwTTOWKlyUyAClijHx1EihoZZH6mRsUJXdCsXbt1pw04NHNtZLCeHijMzDGJ3z6iiPw_CHIPls8OA7_PckcD2vJ0BLnljvLZKE_cvOLp1kTUG0RYOv5FQOINqCYEydnHdQph-JjKJJwiWzxY9fPbihsDxFbSa7OV4fyW960PJtVheq-pU4AgGHvVctVAX9NAUg-p_hsFdKe1x-ypl_0yYgTEo47nR-UaGFQsY7CMQXlBm_FjjXs70TMIidG_PX9KY5ZsxTbBNMcZs.5EbrPrqdnDDvY_EnRuqDX4fIGfjvLgJjfjvdPo4Cyaw&dib_tag=se&keywords=ac%2Bwindow%2Badapter&qid=1716052782&sprefix=ac%2Bwindow%2Badapte%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-8&th=1
Window ac adapter
$18.99
I have prime, so with an roughly estimated tax of $100 my total comes to nearly $800 exactly. Woof. I also plan on grabbing some nitrile gloves and a box fan from the store. Is any of this overkill? Anything I'm missing? Anything I'm paying too much for that I could get cheaper? I currently live in a one-bedroom apartment with two cats, so making sure that there are as little fumes inside the apartment as possible is a must. Let me know what you think :> thx

Bonjour à toutes et tous,
Je vais essayer d'expliquer de façon concise. Désolée, c'est un peu long.
Il y a un peu plus de 3 ans, j'ai déménagé à l'étranger (dans l'UE). Avant de partir, je travaillais et j'avais la prime d'activité. Je suis partie avec des économies sur mon compte français.
Ensuite j'ai ouvert un compte dans le pays et n'ai plus touché au compte français pendant des mois, dans le but d'avoir le reste de mes économies au cas où.
Pendant ce temps, j'ai continué à toucher la prime d'activité pendant 3 mois. Je ne m'en suis pas rendue compte. Puis quand j'ai dû utiliser mes économies, je ne savais plus ce que j'avais, ou ce que j'étais censée avoir. Donc j'ai utilisé cet argent.
Je n'avais pas déclaré mes ressources trimestrielles à la caf après être partie car je n'avais plus de droit à cette aide. Mais j'avais déclaré mon changement d'adresse à l'étranger.
En février 2022, la caf m'a contactée pour me dire de les rembourser. Le salaire là où je vivais est très bas, et les charges élevées. Je ne pouvais pas rembourser, donc j'ai contacté la caf pour demander une remise de dette. J'ai précisé dans mon courrier qu'il n'y avait eu aucune fraude, mais une erreur.
Suite à cette demande en février 2022, rien. Juste un mail par mois me demandant de rembourser. J'ai réitéré la demande de remise 4 fois.
Puis en février 2023, je reçois un courrier, que je n'ai pas vu à temps, car à force de ne pas recevoir de réponse, je ne regardais pas s'ils me répondaient, je n'avais pas que ça à foutre. Dans le courrier de février 2023, ils ont le culot de me dire "nous avons bien reçu votre demande de février 2022. Vous avez 15 jours pour nous transmettre tel et tel document." Sans prévenir par email qu'il y a un courrier dans mon espace et sans courrier papier puisque sur le courrier numérisé, il y a le code postal "00000" et le pays "Belgique" (je rappelle qu'ils avaient mon adresse correcte, et ce n'est pas en Belgique). Bref, non seulement ils ont mis un an à répondre, ils se sont aussi bien foutus de moi à me donner 15 jours pour réagir.
Je suis revenue en France il y a 3 mois. Après un mois et demi de recherche d'emploi, toujours rien, donc j'ai dû demander le RSA pendant que j'attends le début d'une formation. Ma dette apparaît toujours sur mon compte Caf. S'ils me font rembourser, ça va me faire un mois et demi voire 2 mois de RSA en moins. Ça fait déjà 3 mois sans aucun revenu donc c'est pas possible.
J'ai déjà envoyé un message demandant de retirer la dette car elle est prescrite. On m'a répondu que le message avait été envoyé à un "expert". C'était le 21 mars, toujours rien.
Mes questions sont : est-ce que la caf peut toujours me demander le remboursement, sachant que la dette est prescrite (2 ans après "découverte) ? Et s'ils refusent de la retirer, voyant comment ils se sont foutus de moi à mettre des plombes à me répondre, puis-je utiliser cela pour les y obliger ?
Désolée pour le pavé et merci aux personnes qui ont eu le courage de le lire.

Hi,
I'm working on a simple one page app. The app has a scaffold with a map widget (GoogleMaps), and there are buttons for centering the map to the user's current location. I basically want the app to check if the user has location on (if not, it should show a snack bar with an option to go to the locations page), and then request location permission, and then update the map.
I've already implemented the above functionality. The problem I'm facing is how to order these actions. I have the following functions:

• _determinePosition: same as the example in geolocator readme, checks if user location enabled, attempts to get user location permission, then returns the user Position if all ok.
• centerToUser: async, try's to call _determinePosition, updates a LatLng? userLocation variable that is defined in MapPageState, moves map camera to userLocation.

There is a floating action button that calls centerToUser on press.
Here's what I want the behaviour of the app to be:

• If a new user loads the app, the app should check if device location is on. If not, then show a snackbar with an action of Geolocator.openLocationSettings(), so the user can enable location if they want to.
• If the location is enabled, the app should ask the user for location permission. The user denies permission forever, next time they click the floating button, show a snack bar with an action of Geolocator.openAppSettings(), so that the user can go directly to the app settings and enable location permission.
• If the user is not new and has already enabled location and granted location permissions, the app should automatically center the map to user location.

I have the individual pieces working, but where I'm confused is where and when to call my functions.
I tried calling centerToUser in initState, but the snackbars need a BuildContext if I'm not wrong.
GoogleMap() has an onMapCreated property. I'm checking if userLocation variable is NULL or not and moving the map camera directly to either the user location, or the default location.
Really struggling with finding the best way to go about this. I don't use any state management packages in the app like Riverpod.
Here's some of the code in case it helps...

part of 'map_page.dart'; class MapPageState extends State { late GoogleMapController mapController; LatLng? userLocation; final LatLng _center = const LatLng( MapConstants.defaultLatitude, MapConstants.defaultLongitude, ); @override void initState() { super.initState(); // THE SNACKBARS NEED CONTEXT, BUT initState DOESN'T HAVE A PROPER CONTEXT IF I'M NOT WRONG... centerMapToUserLocation(context); } Future _determinePosition(BuildContext context) async { bool serviceEnabled; LocationPermission permission; // Test if location services are enabled. serviceEnabled = await Geolocator.isLocationServiceEnabled(); if (!serviceEnabled) { // I FELT LIKE THIS IS A GOOD PLACE TO HAVE THE SNACKBAR CODE, BUT IT WILL BE REPEATED WITH SLIGHT MODIFICATIONS A LOT ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar( SnackBar( content: const Text('Please enable location services.'), action: SnackBarAction( label: 'Undo', onPressed: () { Geolocator.openLocationSettings(); }, ) ) ); return Future.error('Location services are disabled.'); } permission = await Geolocator.checkPermission(); if (permission == LocationPermission.denied) { permission = await Geolocator.requestPermission(); if (permission == LocationPermission.denied) { // SHOW SNACKBAR WITHOUT ACTION return Future.error('Location permissions are denied'); } } if (permission == LocationPermission.deniedForever) { // SHOW SNACKBAR WITH ACTION return Future.error( 'Location permissions are permanently denied, we cannot request permissions.'); } // When we reach here, permissions are granted and we can // continue accessing the position of the device. return await Geolocator.getCurrentPosition( desiredAccuracy: LocationAccuracy.high); } Future centerMapToUserLocation(BuildContext context) async { try { Position currentLocation = await _determinePosition(context); userLocation = LatLng( currentLocation.latitude, currentLocation.longitude, ); animateToLocation(userLocation!); } catch (e) { debugPrint('Error getting user location: $e'); // OR SHOULD I BUILD SNACKBARS HERE DEPENDING ON THE ERROR? } } void animateToLocation(LatLng coordinates) { mapController.animateCamera( CameraUpdate.newCameraPosition( CameraPosition(target: coordinates, zoom: MapConstants.zoomLevel)), ); } void _onMapCreated(GoogleMapController controller) { mapController = controller; if (userLocation != null) { animateToLocation(userLocation!); } else { animateToLocation(_center); } } @override Widget build(BuildContext context) { return Scaffold( ..... body: buildMapBody(context), ); } Widget buildMap() { return ..... GoogleMap( onMapCreated: _onMapCreated, myLocationEnabled: true, myLocationButtonEnabled: false, initialCameraPosition: CameraPosition(target: _center, zoom: MapConstants.zoomLevel), ), ], ), ), ); } void handleChangeLocation(LatLng coordinates) { animateToLocation(coordinates); } Widget buildBottomBar(BuildContext context) { return ..... ..... FloatingActionButton( onPressed: () => centerMapToUserLocation(context), child: const Icon( TablerIcons.current_location, size: AppDimensions.iconSizeLg, ), ), ], ), ), ); } } 

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⚜️ ➤ If you want to buy something, SEND PM me or send me DM to AlexFreeman#8529 in Discord. ⚜️

My old store pages with trade history: vol.1, vol.2, vol.3

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⚜️ ➤ REFERRAL SERVICE ⚜️

Quantity	Price, $
1 referral	$--
5+ referral	$-- for each

Information about rewards can be found here - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/referral-program Consider using my referral code STAR-57F5-QBC9 when creating a new account and receive 5000 UEC in game. 🔥Anyone who uses my referral code becomes my guest of honor and receives discounts in my store🔥
 

🔥Hot discounts🔥

Item	Insurance	Price,$
Pulse +Dominion Paint	LTI	$25🔥
Pulse LX +Dominion Paint	LTI	$25🔥
Pulse and Pulse LX +Dominion Paints	LTI	$48🔥
MPUV Tractor +Firebrand Paint	LTI	$35🔥
Ursa Medivac +Respite Paint & Flight Jacket	LTI	$55🔥
F7C Hornet Mk II +Ironscale Paint	LTI	$160
600I BIS 2953 +Paint&Poster OC	10y	$575
Redeemer BIS 2953 +Paint&Poster OC	10y	$430
Corsair BIS 2953 +Paint&Poster OC	10y	$350
Vulture BIS 2953 +Paint&Poster OC	10y	$275
600i Explorer BIS 2951 + Paint & Jacket CCU'd	LTI	$400
MERCURY STAR RUNNER BIS 2951 + Paint & Jacket CCU'd	LTI	$210
MERCURY STAR RUNNER BIS 2952 + RED ALERT Paint CCU'd	LTI	$260
CARRACK BIS 2952 + RED ALERT Paint CCU'd	LTI	$600
LTI Upgrade - Reliant Kore to CNOU Nomad	LTI	$80
LTI Upgrade - 315P to CNOU Nomad	LTI	$100
M50 Subscriber Edition	LTI	$98
Cutlass RED Subscriber Edition	LTI	$133
Mantis Subscriber Edition	LTI	$148
Sabre Subscriber Edition	LTI	$168
Add-Ons - Endeavor Telescope Pod	10y	$135
Add-Ons - Endeavor Biodome Pod	10y	$110
Add-Ons - Endeavor Fuel Pod	10y	$40
Add-Ons - AEGIS Idris P After Market Kit	LTI	$260

   

⚜️ ➤ CONCIERGE PACKAGES:

Item	Insurance	Includes	Price
UEE EXPLORATION 2948 PACK	LTI	SC+SQ42+VFG+20k	$800
SCOUNDREL PACK	LTI	SC+SQ42+VFG+20k	$740
ENTREPRENEUR PACK	LTI	SC+SQ42+VFG+20k	$640

   

⚜️ ➤ ORIGINAL CONCEPTS and Cross-Chassis Upgraded ships:

Item	Insurance	CCU-ed	Original concept ♻
100I	LTI	$60	-
125A	LTI	$60	-
135c	LTI	$65	-
300I	LTI	$60	-
315P	LTI	$65	-
325A	LTI	$70	-
350R	LTI	$145	-
400I	LTI	$235	-
600I TOURING	LTI	$390	-
600I EXPLORER	LTI	$400	-
600i Explorer BIS 2951 + Paint & Jacket	LTI	$400	-
890 JUMP - IAE	10 years	-	$1250
A1 SPIRIT	LTI	$160	-
A1 SPIRIT + Intrepid Paint	LTI	-	$255
A2 HERCULES	LTI	$735	-
A2 HERCULES - IAE 2949	10 years	-	$750
Ares Inferno	LTI	$235	-
Ares ION	LTI	$235	-
Argo MOLE	LTI	$299	-
AVENGER STALKER	LTI	$60	-
AVENGER WARLOCK	LTI	$85	-
Avenger Titan - IAE 2949	10 years	-	$67
APOLLO TRIAGE	LTI	$235	-
APOLLO MEDIVAC	LTI	$260	-
ARROW	LTI	$75	-
BALLISTA	LTI	$125	-
BUCCANEER	LTI	$115	-
BLADE	LTI	$245	-
C1 SPIRIT	LTI	$110	-
C2 HERCULES	LTI	$385	-
CARRACK	LTI	$585	-
CATERPILLAR	LTI	$255🔥	-
CATERPILLAR BEST IN SHOW EDITION	LTI	$333	-
CENTURION	LTI	$105	-
CONSTELLATION TAURUS 🚚	LTI	$175	-
CONSTELLATION ANDROMEDA	LTI	$225	-
CONSTELLATION AQUILA	LTI	$295	-
CORSAIR	LTI	$189🔥	-
CORSAIR + Name Reservation	LTI	-	$777
CRUCIBLE	LTI	$335	-
CUTLASS BLACK	LTI	$99	-
CUTLASS BLACK BEST IN SHOW EDITION	LTI	$110	-
CUTLASS RED 🚑	LTI	$120	-
CUTLASS BLUE	10 years	-	$175
CUTLASS BLUE	LTI	$160	-
CUTTER	LTI	$70	-
CUTTER SCOUT	LTI	$80	-
C8R PISCES	LTI	$65	-
C8X PISCES EXPEDITION - IAE 2949	10 years	-	$62
CYDNUS	LTI	-	In Development
DEFENDER 🛸	LTI	$185	-
DRAKE DRAGONFLY RIDE TOGETHER TWO-PACK	LTI	-	$190
E1 SPIRIT	LTI	$135	-
E1 SPIRIT + Olympia Paint	LTI	-	$235
ECLIPSE	LTI	$265	-
ENDEAVOR BASE	LTI	$335	-
EXPANSE	LTI	$135	-
F7A HORNET	LTI	-	In Development
F7C HORNET	LTI	$112	-
F7C-S HORNET GHOST	LTI	$110	-
F7C-R HORNET TRACKER	LTI	$125	-
F7C HORNET WILDFIRE	LTI	$160	-
F7C-M SUPER HORNET	LTI	$165	-
F7C-M SUPER HORNET HEARTSEEKER	LTI	$180	-
F8C LIGHTNING	LTI	-	In Development
FREELANCER	LTI	$100	-
FREELANCER DUR	LTI	$120	-
FREELANCER MAX 🚚	LTI	$135	-
FREELANCER MIS	LTI	$160	-
Fury +Leatherback Paint	LTI	-	$80
Fury MX +Leatherback Paint	LTI	-	$80
GALAXY + Protector Paint	LTI	-	$450
GALAXY	LTI	$365	-
GENESIS Starliner	LTI	$385	-
GLADIATOR	LTI	$150	-
GLADIUS	LTI	$90	-
GLADIUS VALIANT	LTI	$110	-
GLAIVE 🛸	LTI	$295	-
HAWK	LTI	$102	-
HAMMERHEAD	LTI	$710	-
HERALD	LTI	$85	-
HOVERQUAD	LTI	-	$50
HULL A	LTI	$90	-
HULL B	LTI	$125	-
HULL C	LTI	-	-
HULL D	LTI	-	-
HULL E	10 years	-	$777
HURRICANE	LTI	$180	-
KHARTU-AL 🛸	LTI	$155	-
LIBERATOR	LTI	$560	-
LYNX + Moonrise Paint	LTI	-	$105
M2 HERCULES	LTI	$505	-
M50 INTERCEPTOR	LTI	$102	-
MANTIS	LTI	$135	-
MERCHANTMAN	LTI	$585	-
MERCURY STAR RUNNER	10 years	-	$250
MERCURY STAR RUNNER	LTI	$199🔥	-
MERCURY STAR RUNNER BIS 2951 + Paint & Jacket	LTI	$210	-
MPUV Cargo - ILW	10 years	-	$40
NAUTILUS	LTI	$710	-
NOMAD	LTI	$80	$110
NOVA TANK	LTI	$110	-
ODYSSEY	LTI	$685	-
ORIGIN G12 (Touring)	LTI	-	$78
ORIGIN G12A (Combat)	LTI	-	$88
ORIGIN G12R (Racing)	LTI	-	$78
ORION	LTI	$560	-
P-72 ARCHIMEDES EMERALD	LTI	$150	-
PERSEUS	LTI	$660	-
PERSEUS - ILW	10 years	-	$690
PERSEUS + Thundercloud Paint - VIP Exclusive	LTI	-	$900
PIONEER - IAE	10 years	-	$1150
POLARIS	LTI	$745	-
POLARIS - ILW	10 years	-	$760
PROSPECTOR	LTI	$140	-
PROWLER	LTI	$360	-
RAILEN 🛸🚚	LTI	$190	-
RAFT 🚚	LTI	$115	-
RANGER CV	LTI	-	-
RANGER RC	10 years	-	$50
RANGER TR	10 years	-	$50
RAZOR	LTI	$130	-
RAZOR LX	LTI	$135	-
RAZOR EX	LTI	$140	-
RETALIATOR BASE	LTI	$135	-
RETALIATOR BOMBER	10 years	-	$280
RETALIATOR BOMBER	LTI	$260	-
RECLAIMER	LTI	$385	-
REDEEMER	LTI	$310	-
REDEEMER - ILW	10 years	-	$300
RELIANT KORE	LTI	$65	-
RELIANT TANA (SKIRMISHER)	LTI	$80	-
RELIANT SEN (RESEARCHER)	LTI	$90	-
RELIANT MAKO (NEWS VAN)	LTI	$95	-
ROC	LTI	-	$140
ROC Subscribers Exclusive	LTI	$60	-
ROC Subscribers Exclusive	12m	-	$54
ROC-DS	LTI	$75	-
SAN'TOK.YĀI	LTI	$205	$400
SABRE	LTI	$155	-
SABRE COMET	LTI	$170	-
SCORPIUS ANTARES	LTI	$181	-
SCORPIUS	LTI	$191	-
SPARTAN	LTI	$80	$100
STARFARER	LTI	$285	-
STARFARER GEMINI	LTI	$270	-
STORM + Summit Paint	LTI	-	$130
STV + Blue Steel Paint	LTI	-	$55
SRV	LTI	$135	-
TALON	LTI	$115	-
TALON SHRIKE	LTI	$118	-
TERRAPIN	LTI	$205	-
VANGUARD HOPLITE	LTI	$220	-
VANGUARD WARDEN	LTI	$245	-
VANGUARD SENTINEL	LTI	$260	-
VANGUARD HARBINGER	LTI	$275	-
VALKYRIE	LTI	$270	-
VALKYRIE BIS 2950	10 years	-	-
VULCAN	LTI	$185	-
VULTURE	LTI	$135🔥	-
X1 BASELINE EDITION	LTI	-	-
X1 FORCE EDITION	LTI	-	-
X1 VELOCITY EDITION	LTI	-	-
Zeus Mk II ES +Solstice Paint	LTI	-	$235
Zeus Mk II CL +Solstice Paint	LTI	-	$235
Zeus Mk II MR +Solstice Paint	LTI	-	$270

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⚜️ ➤ SHIP PAINTS:

Item	Price
2951 Auspicious Red Paint Pack	$22
2952 Auspicious Red Paint Pack	$24
Nomad - 2951 Auspicious Red Paint	$11
Freelancer - 2951 Auspicious Red Paint	$14
Constellation - 2952 Auspicious Red Paint	$14
Sabre - 2952 Auspicious Red Paint	$12
Lovestruck Paint Pack	$26
HoverQuad - Lovestruck Paint	$8
MPUV - Lovestruck Paint	$8
Cyclone - Lovestruck Paint	$8
Arrow - Lovestruck Paint	$8
Nomad - Lovestruck Paint	$10
RAFT - Lovestruck Paint	$10
SRV - Lovestruck Paint	$11
Scorpius - Lovestruck Paint	$14
Ares - Lovestruck Paint	$14
Mole - Lovestruck Paint	$16
Ghoulish Green 4 Paint Pack	$32
Mule - Ghoulish Green Paint	$6
Herald - Ghoulish Green Paint	$8
Vulture - Ghoulish Green Paint	$12
Caterpillar - Ghoulish Green Paint	$12
Buccaneer - Ghoulish Green Paint	$9
Cutlass - Ghoulish Green Paint	$8
Dragonfly - Ghoulish Green Paint	$8
Avenger - Invictus 2950 Blue and Gold Paint	$10
Aurora - Invictus 2950 Blue and Gold Paint	$10
Constellation - 2950 Invictus Blue and Gold Paint	$18
Cyclone - Invictus Blue and Gold Paint	$8
Galaxy - Protector Paint	$15
Gladius - Invictus Blue and Gold Paint	$12
Gladius - Solar Winds Paint	$11
Hawk - Invictus Blue and Gold Paint	$10
Hercules Starlifter - Invictus Blue and Gold Paint	$20
Hornet - Invictus Blue and Gold Paint	$10
Reliant - Invictus Blue and Gold Paint	$8
Retaliator - Invictus Blue and Gold Paint	$28
Vanguard - Invictus Blue and Gold Paint	$18
Aphorite Mining Paint Pack	$35
Dolivine Mining Paint Pack	$35
Hadanite Mining Paint Pack	$35
Overdrive Racing Paint Pack	$11
Slipstream Racing Paint Pack	$11
Turbocharged Racing Paint Pack	$11
Aspire Paint Pack	$18
Central Tower Paint Pack	$18
Hosanna Paint Pack	$18
100 Series - Sand Wave Paint	$8
100 Series - Melrose Paint	$8
400i - Meridian Paint	$20
400i - Penumbra Paint	$20
600i - Cold Forge Paint	$14
600i - Sterling Paint	$19
Arrastra - Nocturne Paint	$17🔥
Aurora ILW 2950 Paint Pack	$18
Aurora - Light and Dark Grey Paint	$8
Aurora - Green and Gold Paint	$8
Avenger ILW 2950 Paint Pack	$20
Avenger - Solar Winds Paint	$10
Avenger - Copernicus Paint	$8
Avenger - Kepler Paint	$8
Avenger - De Biasio Paint	$8
Centurion - Beachhead Paint	$8
Constellation ILW 2950 Paint Pack	$27
Constellation - Dark Green Paint	$13
Cutlass Black - Skull & Crossbones Paint	$12
Defender - Platinum Paint	$15
Defender - Harmony Paint	$15
LIBERATOR - VIP exclusive Condor Paint	$33🔥
Mercury Star Runner - 2951 Fortuna Paint	$14
MOLE Aphorite Paint	$12
MOLE Dolivine Paint	$12
MOLE Hadanite Paint	$12
Nox - Harmony Paint	$8
Odyssey - Windrider Paint	$28
PERSEUS - A VIP exclusive, the Thundercloud Paint	$33🔥
Prospector Aphorite Paint	$11
Prospector Dolivine Paint	$11
Prospector Hadanite Paint	$11
Prowler - Ocellus Paint	$20
Prowler - Harmony Paint	$20
Railen - Hyaotan Paint	$20
Retaliator ILW 2950 Paint Pack	$38
Reclaimer Aphorite Paint	$15
Reclaimer Dolivine Paint	$15
Reclaimer Hadanite Paint	$15
ROC Aphorite Paint	$7
ROC Dolivine Paint	$7
ROC Hadanite Paint	$7
Scorpius - Stinger Paint	$30
Scorpius - Tiburon Paint	$12
STV - Blue Steel Paint	$5
Talon - Cobalt Paint	$10
Talon - Crimson Paint	$10
Talon - Ocellus Paint	$10
Talon - Harmony Paint	$10
Talon - Paint Pack	$30
Valkyrie ILW 2950 Paint Pack	$40
Vanguard - Solar Winds Paint	$15
Zeus Mk II - Solstice Paint	$12

 

⚜️ ➤ SUBSCRIBERS EXCLUSIVE SETS:

Set	Includes	Price
Takuetsu Replica Figurines	6 exhibits	$35
Kastak Arms Custodian SMG CitizenCon 2947 Edition	1 item	$30
Atzkav "DEADEYE" Sniper rifle	1 item	$10
Yubarev "DEADEYE" Pistol	1 item	$10
WowBlast "Blue" Desperado Toy Pistol	1 item	$8
WowBlast "Orange" Desperado Toy Pistol	1 item	$8
WowBlast "Red" Desperado Toy Pistol	1 item	$8
WowBlast "Teal" Desperado Toy Pistol	1 item	$8
Overlord Helmets DOUBLE TROUBLE	2 items	$7
Overlord Helmets FORCES OF NATURE	2 items	$7
Overlord Helmets SILENT STRIKE	2 items	$7
Overlord "Dust Storm" Armor Set	3 items	$9
Overlord "Predator" Armor Set	3 items	$9
Overlord "Riptide" Armor Set	3 items	$9
Overlord "Stinger" Armor Set	3 items	$9
Overlord "Supernova" Armor Set	3 items	$9
Overlord "Switchback" Armor Set	3 items	$9
Caudillo Helmets Pack 1	2 items	$8
Caudillo Helmets Pack 2	2 items	$8
Caudillo Helmets Pack 3	2 items	$8
NIGHTFIRE - Paladin Helmet	1 item	$6
SINGULARITY - Paladin Helmet	1 item	$6
ICEBORN - Paladin Helmet	1 item	$6
Fieldsbury Dark Bear Helmet	1 item	$8
Fieldsbury Dark Bear Helmet – ORANGE	1 item	$8
Fieldsbury Dark Bear Helmet – LIME	1 item	$8
Fieldsbury Dark Bear Helmet – BLUEBERRY	1 item	$8
Fieldsbury Dark Bear Helmet – GRAPE	1 item	$8
Fieldsbury Dark Bear Helmet – GUAVA	1 item	$8
Fieldsbury Dark Bear Sinister SIX-PACK	6 items	$26
Giocoso Helmet - Azure	1 item	$7
Giocoso Helmet - Ivory	1 item	$7
Giocoso Helmet - Obsidian	1 item	$7
Giocoso Helmet - Triple Pack	1 item	$15
Sawtooth "Sirocco" Combat Knife	1 item	$5
Sawtooth "Squall" Combat Knife	1 item	$5
Sawtooth "Bloodstone" Combat Knife	1 item	$5
Pyro RYT "Ghost" Multi-Tool	1 item	$6
Pyro RYT "Mirage" Multi-Tool	1 item	$6
Pyro RYT "Bloodline" Multi-Tool	1 item	$6
GP-33 Mod "ASHFALL" Grenade Launcher	1 item	$9
GP-33 Mod "COPPERHEAD" Grenade Launcher	1 item	$9
GP-33 Mod "THUNDERCLAP" Grenade Launcher	1 item	$9
Aves Armor & Helmet Set	4 items	$16
Aves Talon Shrike Armor and Helmet Set	4 items	$16
Aves Talon Armor and Helmet Set	4 items	$16
Neoni "Jami" Helmet	1 item	$7
Neoni "Onna" Helmet	1 item	$7
Neoni "Tengubi" Helmet	1 item	$7
Star Kitten Set	4 items	$14
Star Kittyen "SALLY" Set	4 items	$14
Star Kittyen "DAMON" Set	4 items	$14
Pembroke RSI Sunburst Exploration Armor	3 items	$15
Pembroke RSI Ivory Exploration Armor	3 items	$15
Pembroke RSI Graphite Exploration Armor	3 items	$15
Morozov Aftershock Armor	5 items	$15
Morozov Terracotta Armor	5 items	$15
Morozov Thule Armor	5 items	$15
Sakura Fun Green ORC-mkX Armor Bobblehead	1 item	$7
Sakura Fun Blue ORC-mkX Armor Bobblehead	1 item	$7
Sakura Fun White ORC-mkX Armor Bobblehead	1 item	$7
Zeus Exploration Suit	3 items	$15
Zeus Exploration Suit Solar	3 items	$15
Zeus Exploration Suit Starscape	3 items	$15
Xanthule Flight Suit	2 items	$13
Xanthule Sehya Flight Suit	2 items	$13
Xanthule Tahn Flight Suit	2 items	$13
CSP-68L Backpack Night Camo	1 item	$6
CSP-68L Backpack Cayman	1 item	$6
CSP-68L Backpack Forest Camo	1 item	$6
CitizenCon 2951 Digital Goodies	7 items	$10
CitizenCon 2951 Trophy	7 items	$10

 

⚜️➤ SHIP UPGRADES - CROSS-CHASSIS UPGRADES (CCUs, upgrades), some upgrades can be chain in few steps CCU's:

SHIP	TARGET SHIP	<	Upgrade from	Price
400I
	400I	<	CONSTELLATION ANDROMEDA	$15
600I EXPLORER
	600I EXPLORER	<	PROWLER	$70
ARROW
	ARROW	<	AURORA MR	$50
	ARROW	<	MUSTANG ALPHA	$50
	ARROW	<	C8X PISCES EXPEDITION	$35
	ARROW	<	100i	$30
	ARROW	<	AVENGER TITAN	$25
	ARROW	<	RELIANT KORE	$15
CATERPILLAR BEST IN SHOW EDITION
	CATERPILLAR BISE	<	VANGUARD HARBINGER	$100
CORSAIR
	CORSAIR	<	TAURUS	$60
CRUCIBLE
	CRUCIBLE	<	STARFARER GEMINI	$21
CUTLASS BLACK BEST IN SHOW EDITION
	CUTLASS BLACK BISE	<	GLADIUS	$70
CUTLASS RED Subscriber
	CUTLASS RED Subscriber	<	F7C-S HORNET GHOST	$25
CUTLASS BLUE
	CUTLASS BLUE	<	PROSPECTOR	$30
DEFENDER
	DEFENDER	<	CORSAIR	$15
	DEFENDER	<	HORNET F7C-M HEARTSEEKER	$37
GLADIUS
	GLADIUS	<	AURORA MR	$65
	GLADIUS	<	MUSTANG ALPHA	$65
	GLADIUS	<	C8X PISCES EXPEDITION	$50
	GLADIUS	<	100i	$45
	GLADIUS	<	AVENGER TITAN	$40
	GLADIUS	<	RELIANT KORE	$30
	GLADIUS	<	ARROW	$20
HAMMERHEAD
	HAMMERHEAD	<	CARRACK	$150
	HAMMERHEAD	<	CARRACK EXPEDITION W/C8X	$100
HULL C
	HULL C	<	CATERPILLAR	$175
MERCHANTMAN
	MERCHANTMAN	<	STARFARER GEMINI	$300
	MERCHANTMAN	<	ARGO MOLE	$345
NAUTILUS
	NAUTILUS	<	CARRACK	$175
PERSEUS
	PERSEUS	<	CARRACK Expedition W/C8X	$40
	PERSEUS	<	CARRACK	$90
	PERSEUS	<	ORION	$115
	PERSEUS	<	600I EXPLORER	$220
	PERSEUS	<	MERCHANTMAN	$248
	PERSEUS	<	ARGO MOLE	$380
	PERSEUS	<	ANDROMEDA	$485
POLARIS
	POLARIS	<	PERSEUS	$70
	POLARIS	<	HAMMERHEAD	$70
	POLARIS	<	NAUTILUS	$60
	POLARIS	<	CARRACK	$250
RECLAIMER BIS 2949
	RECLAIMER BIS 2949	<	VALKYRIE	$300
SAN'TOK.YĀI
	SAN'TOK.YĀI	<	HORNET F7C-M HEARTSEEKER	$37

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Bonjour,
Avant toute chose je tiens à m’excuser à l’avance si ce n’est pas ici que je dois poster.
J’ai recu un article Dyson de la aprt de Dyson d’une valeur à plus de 500€. J’ai reçu également une facture par mail à mon nom comme quoi cette article a déjà été payé. Vu la date de la facture, cela ressemble à une erreur humaine car j’avais un dossier chez eux attendant un article pour mon aspirateur dyson. Dans le doute j’ai appelé Dyson, on m’a dit qu’on peut me le réclamer, et qu’un autre service va prendre contact avec moi.
D’un point de vue loi, notamment L121-12 du Code de la consommation ai je le droit de garder cet article sans le payer même si Dyson le réclame ? Merci

So I just finished reading the fever code and I’m confused regarding Teresa and whether she betrayed him from the start. The end of the book includes a message from Teresa to all the Staff of Wicked where she talks about how she just said goodbye to Thomas and she says “I feel good about the plan to leave my and Aria’s memories intact…” explaining how this will be of value to them and promising to keep it a secret from the other kids. This is a direct contradiction to what happened in the prologue of The kill order where it begins by her “looking at her best friend and wonders what it would be like to forget him”. This may be explained by this being her theoretically imagining forgetting him just like he will about her, and not that it’s actually going to happen. However on the next page she talks about how she should be furious about this happening and yet she feels it in her core that this is the right thing as long as they get a cure. She says she feels this so deeply that “she knew she would feel it even after tomorrow when the same thing would be done to her”. So that basically refutes that her forgetting him was theoretical. Another explanation of why she didn’t know about her losing her memories in the message in TFC but she did in the prologue of TKO, was that maybe something changed between the time of these two events. Whether that be Paige changed her mind and decided Teresa should also be clueless some other reason, but I don’t think that’s possible. In TFC it provides time stamps for the start of each chapter and in the chapter where Thomas is tricked by Paige and is knocked out to begin the memory wipe its 9:03am on Jan 1st. Teresa’s email was written on the same day but the time stamp is 2:01. I don’t imagine wicked waiting over 5 hours after he’s been knocked out to begin the memory swipe cuz why would they do that. That means that Teresa would have watched him getting the swipe and been thinking about how she’s gonna get the swipe the next day hours before she wrote that message about keeping her memories. So why is this inconsistent? I have 2 theories.

1. (Well actually I read this theory from someone else). Take into consideration the fact that wicked can mess with their brains. They took their memories and were able to give them back. They were also able to control the kids using their implants in their brains. They made the kids see things that weren’t physically possible, making them unable to trust their own senses. Even the rat man started telling them not to believe everything they see. And think back to the 3rd book and the reason why Thomas, Minho and Newt absolutely refused to let wicked get their memories back, it’s because they didn’t trust them and they didn’t want them to mess with their heads more orrr… implant fake memories. This inconsistency with Teresa isn’t the first one either in the Fever code. In one of the other epilogues we see Thomas and Teresa meeting for the first time as super young kids and yet in this book they didn’t meet for years and years. I was so confused by this part because I distinctly remember their meeting, and yet when it finally happened it did not happen the same way. Even while it was happening Thomas was getting hit by major deja vu. Another example of this is them learning how to talk to each other in their heads. I remember them in a room together and Teresa refusing to speak to him until he was able to do it whereas in TFC she figured out how to do it on her own and later Thomas figured it out in his room. I think the meeting between them was explained in the book as it not going well or as planned so wicked just had them forget and made it happen again and that’s why Thomas had Deja vu but couldn’t remember it, however the telepathy scene didn’t have an explanation. These instances clearly show that wicked can not only erase and bring back their memories but they can also alter them making them believe the version that they want. If this is the case I think what happened was that Teresa actually did write that email because she did truly believe she will have her memories intact and didn’t rat Thomas out. Throughout the book everytime Thomas and his friends thought they were fooling Wicked, they were always one step ahead. So I think either way Paige would have definitely figured out/suspected Thomas’s plan without Teresa even telling her. And because Teresa thought she would have her memories I think they later erased her memory of what actually happened before they entered the maze and put in that fake one from the prologue of TKO. Maybe that’s why she’s so deadest and “knows it in her core” that wicked is good. (This could also be reversed where her goodbye to him is real and the email and everything else in TFC is fake to make it seem like they were very rebellious). I like this theory the best of the ones I’ve heard, although I can’t explain why in the email she specifically mentioned that her and Aris would have their memories and not her and Thomas if she really was clueless. If someone has an explanation for this lmk. Although another reason why I do like this theory is because it provides an explanation for the rest of the inconsistencies bc the one about them meeting each other was the only one that was addressed and I prefer this to it being a writing error. Also it makes sense that just like the characters don’t know what’s real, we don’t either.
   
2. My second theory has to consider the prologue in TKO to be a writing mistake or plot change bc I can’t find another explanation for the inconsistencies. So if we disregard that prologue memory then the theory is that Teresa did write the email and she did keep her memories (or at least partially) and did actually betray Thomas. The reasoning behind this is that Teresa really did believe to her core that “Wicked is good” and that the deaths of her or her friends would be justified if it saved everyone else. That would make sense considering this is one of the first messages we hear from her from the very first book. Out of all her memories she was losing (or not) this was the thing she clung to and thought was most important to tell the others. She also seems to genuinely believe this throughout the series (or at least constantly tells herself is true). I think that even though she deeply cared for Thomas (and even sacrificed herself to save him), it honestly came down to her believing the ends justified the means. A theory to back this up and explain the difference between her mentality and Thomas’s about wicked is that she was there from the start and saw first hand the devestation of the flare and the horror of becoming a crank. Maybe this is what justified wicked’s mission and exemplified their values on a different level for her than for Thomas. However I kind of disagree with this because I think living through all of that and then finding out that wicked’s the one who caused it all would create the opposite effect. I was surprised when in TFC Thomas told her that wicked caused it and she barely batted an eye. To me that would warrant hating wicked and losing faith that they knew how to best to save humanity. I don’t like this theory as much because it doesn’t account for all the inconsistencies, plus it would make her pretty cold hearted towards Thomas despite caring for him.
   

Sorry for the super long post, lmk if you have thoughts about these theories. Also does anyone know why its called the fever code?

Hi all,
I was able to flash my LG slim usb drive on MacOS using the makemkv command line tool, and I wanted to share the exact procedure in case people like me were spending a long time reading guides and being slightly confused.
Here is my guide:

*** Flash your LG BP50NB40 SVC Code:NB52 *** * * Pre-work: * 1) Install MakeMKV from the website installer * 2) Get the “all you need firmware pack” https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HRnbXiM8TkwcAcvqYFR31bbJsEZ0FCdM/view?usp=sharing * 3) Get the BP60 Hybrid firmware from https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/download/file.php?id=2143 * 4) Edit your mac user name into all the commands below in place of ‘YOURUSERNAME’ * * Run the terminal commands as follows: * Open terminal (Open spotlight with command-Space and type ‘terminal’) * * 1) Change to MakeMKV folder * 2) Identify Drive ID * 3) Edit the Drive ID into the commands where highlighted * 4) Downgrade flash to NB50 svc code encrypted firmware * Note: Next I did two steps here on accident - first I did a main flash of the unencrypted version, then I did a full flash. Not sure if the main flash helped, but in the end it worked. * 5) Flash to NB50 non-encrypted (main flash) * 6) Flash to NB50 non-encrypted (full flash) * 7) Flash to BP60 Hybrid firmware * * For backing up disks using MakeMKV, Install Java (instructions at end) * ******************* Your-mac-mini:Contents YOURUSERNAME$ cd /Applications/MakeMKV.app/Contents/MacOS/ Your-mac-mini:MacOS YOURUSERNAME$ ./makemkvcon f -l Found 1 drives(s) 00: /IOBDServices/D780DA3F HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212107081603_SIM2221EL0328 Your-mac-mini:MacOS YOURUSERNAME$ ./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/D780DA3F' -f /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash enc -i /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/The\ all\ you\ need\ firmware\ pack/LG\ slim\ BP50NB40-NB50/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin Reading input file /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/The all you need firmware pack/LG slim BP50NB40-NB50/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ---- Sending image in encrypted format Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212107081603_SIM2221EL0328 Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake Ready to write drive flash memory. Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort yes Operation started: Sending flash image to drive 100% Operation finished Operation started: Programming flash 100% Operation finished Done successfully Your-mac-mini:MacOS YOURUSERNAME$ ./makemkvcon f -l Found 1 drives(s) 00: /IOBDServices/D780DA3F HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221EL0328 Your-mac-mini:MacOS YOURUSERNAME$ ./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/D780DA3F' -f /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash main -i /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/The\ all\ you\ need\ firmware\ pack/LG\ slim\ BP50NB40-NB50/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin Reading input file /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/The all you need firmware pack/LG slim BP50NB40-NB50/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ---- Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221EL0328 Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake Ready to write drive flash memory. Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort yes Operation started: Sending flash image to drive 100% Operation finished Operation started: Programming flash 100% Operation finished Done successfully Your-mac-mini:MacOS YOURUSERNAME$ ./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/D780DA3F' -f /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash full -i /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/The\ all\ you\ need\ firmware\ pack/LG\ slim\ BP50NB40-NB50/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin Reading input file /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/The all you need firmware pack/LG slim BP50NB40-NB50/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin Flashing flags = 0x1 : 0 0 0 1 : ---- ---- ---- BOOT Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221EL0328 Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake Ready to write drive flash memory. Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort yes Operation started: Sending flash image to drive 100% Operation finished Operation started: Programming flash 100% Operation finished Done successfully Your-mac-mini:MacOS YOURUSERNAME$ ./makemkvcon f -l Found 1 drives(s) 00: /IOBDServices/D780DA3F HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221EL0328 Your-mac-mini:MacOS YOURUSERNAME$ ./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/D780DA3F' -f /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash main -i /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin Reading input file /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ---- Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221EL0328 Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake Ready to write drive flash memory. Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort yes Operation started: Sending flash image to drive 100% Operation finished Operation started: Programming flash 100% Operation finished Done successfully Your-mac-mini:MacOS YOURUSERNAME$ ./makemkvcon f -l Found 1 drives(s) 00: /IOBDServices/D780DA3F HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP60NB10_1.00_211711211720_SIM2221EL0328 ***INSTALLING JAVA for MakeMKV*** * * 1) Install Homebrew package manager from brew.sh * 2) Install java * 3) Run the symlink command given to you by the brew installer * 4) Check java install * 5) Copy the java location and enter it into MKV preferences * ********************* Your-mac-mini:MacOS YOURUSERNAME$ brew install java ==> Downloading https://formulae.brew.sh/api/formula.jws.json ###### [.. yada yada ..] ==> Running `brew cleanup openjdk`... Disable this behaviour by setting HOMEBREW_NO_INSTALL_CLEANUP. Hide these hints with HOMEBREW_NO_ENV_HINTS (see `man brew`). ==> Caveats ==> openjdk For the system Java wrappers to find this JDK, symlink it with sudo ln -sfn /uslocal/opt/openjdk/libexec/openjdk.jdk /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/openjdk.jdk openjdk is keg-only, which means it was not symlinked into /uslocal, because macOS provides similar software and installing this software in parallel can cause all kinds of trouble. If you need to have openjdk first in your PATH, run: echo 'export PATH="/uslocal/opt/openjdk/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.profile For compilers to find openjdk you may need to set: export CPPFLAGS="-I/uslocal/opt/openjdk/include" Your-mac-mini:MacOS YOURUSERNAME$ sudo ln -sfn /uslocal/opt/openjdk/libexec/openjdk.jdk /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/openjdk.jdk Password: [type your password] Your-mac-mini:MacOS YOURUSERNAME$ java -version openjdk version "21.0.3" 2024-04-16 OpenJDK Runtime Environment Homebrew (build 21.0.3) OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM Homebrew (build 21.0.3, mixed mode, sharing) *** Enter /uslocal/opt/openjdk/libexec/openjdk.jdk as the java location in MKV GUI preferences *** *** Success! ***