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2024.05.19 10:52 fictionalfinesse "Ascendio" by Ive

I really love "Ascendio" by Ive. Everything about it from the performance to the music video and Liz's part.
It made me think of "Obliviate" by Lovelyz. Mainly because both are spells from Harry Potter.
I'm sure it has roots elsewhere (like probably Italian) but the way they pronounce it and as a native English speaker, my first thought is "oh, Harry Potter. "
It made me wonder if there are any other songs that may have been inspired by HP, either contextually or visually. Or just remind you of HP
Another one that comes to mind for visually is "Save Me, Save You" by WJSN. Magic girls in magic school 🪄🏫
Anyway, any others?
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2024.05.19 10:31 fictionalfinesse "Ascendio" by Ive and Harry Potter - Similar Spells

I really love "Ascendio" by Ive. Everything about it from the performance to the music video and Liz's part.
It made me think of "Obliviate" by Lovelyz. Mainly because both are spells from Harry Potter. Obliviate and Ascendio I mean.
I'm sure it has roots elsewhere (like probably Italian) but the way they pronounce it and as a native English speaker, my first thought is "oh, Harry Potter. "
It made me wonder if there are any other songs that may have been inspired by HP, either contextually or visually. Or just remind you of HP
Another one that comes to mind for visually is "Save Me, Save You" by WJSN. Magic girls in magic school 🪄🏫
Anyway, any others?
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2024.05.19 07:11 cleavage-2-beaver M4F - Straight On Until Morning [Peter Pan Inspired] [Dark Romance] [Violence] [Crime] [Thriller]

This is my first script. Please be kind. If it sucks, it sucks, but I had fun writing it nonetheless.
Please link me if you use/fill it. I would love to hear your take on it. Free to monetize, Youtube, Patreon, whatever, I just want to hear it. :)
Please give me credit: RE: My Darling / Remy Darling

Scene setter: Italics
SpeakeVA: Bold text with "quotes" outside of the sentence/phrases
Internal monologue: Bold/italics
Action of character or SFX: ((Double Parenthesis))
Response from a character: ((pause))

Speaker: You are Killian James a.k.a. Hook. Your eyes are the color of the sea, your hair is dark as night, and you are dashing, troubled, and flirtatious. The lilt of an accent gives you a melodic tone, and your personality is dark, playful, and direct. You are comfortable in three-piece suits, and are a dangerous man with many secrets.
Listener: Your name is Wendy. Your friends have convinced you to go to a bar downtown in the more dangerous part of the city due to rumors, only they end up bailing without you. You are going to go home after you finish your drink. The bar is called Never Land, Where, according to your friends rumors, the owner is a mysterious man that they all seem fascinated with. Apparently, he is tall, dark, and handsome – a devil of a man that goes by a strange name. They call him… Hook.

((SFX – The club is above this basement 'torture chamber' area-you can hear the music of the club playing muffled. The basement area is clean and not dungeon-y but is more of a modern torture chamber with drains for easy ah… clean up))
SCENE: There is a man chained/tied up. Hook enters the room, looking almost bored that he needs to be there. He takes off his jacket, handing it to one of his henchmen, leaving the vest on, before he unbuttons his cuffs and starts rolling the sleeves up.
“I’m not pleased that our shipment is late, Mr. Jukes. It was supposed to arrive on a super yacht named the ‘Jolly Roger’ today with a bunch of rich snobs who were none the wiser. Your men guaranteed me that it would arrive with the staff and be loaded off on the dock shortly after, however, that is yet to come to fruition, and I am not a patient man.”
((SFX: VA puts on leather gloves, stretches fingers and gets comfortable in them))
“I am aware that they have taken a detour due to a storm, Jukes – but your mismanagement of my time, and my money, are not to be forgotten. Bad form, Jukes! Bad form!”
((SFX: dragging knife sound – //our character uses a tactical Hook knife. It’s typically for gutting deer – not really necessary to know, it’s just to flesh out the character for you//, Hook approaches slowly))
“I know it won't happen again. Don’t worry, Jukes, since this is your first time having erred with me, I shall simply leave you with a small reminder. I expect the shipment to be directed to our port swiftly, otherwise, I won’t be nearly as lenient again.”
((SFX chains straining, screaming that becomes muffled screaming, as Hook takes his knife and leaves the man with a Cheshire Grin/Glasglow Smile up one side of his face, heavy breathing for a moment, as he returns and throws his knife down on the table))
“Get me my other three-piece suit from my office and a clean shirt. I’ve got this bastard’s blood all over me. He's not to be given his freedom until I hear that the shipment has come in from the Jolly Roger. If it does not go to plan – we will have to take further, more drastic actions and I don’t want to have to find this cad, Mr. Jukes, again. Do I make myself clear?”
((henchmen answer))
“Good.”
((SFX – him pulling off the leather gloves and getting changed))
“One of you stay here and watch him. Tonight I’ll be on the club floor. I’m not to be interrupted until The Crocodile has made contact. Is that understood?”
((pause))
“Good. That is all.”
((he leaves))

((SFX – transition to this however you like))
\*modern day, bar scene/sounds (*no* jazz or classical music - it's a nightclub), people mingling in the background. In enters our VA/Hook.*

“Tinkerbell, pour me my usual, will you, dear?”
((Tink is quick, and slides him his drink. Sip, sigh, and pause as he looks around)) (( This internal thought is not necessary but if you want to, go for it ))
\*internal thought*\** Who’s this? Oh my, sweet lamb, you are definitely in the wrong place.
“Tink, one last thing, could you possibly tell me anything about that young woman there? The one in light blue.”
((listening intently for a moment))
“Hm. Lovely. Thank you, dear.”
((SFX – he puts down his drink, footsteps/fine Italian leather shoes approaching the young lady who is at the bar))
“Well, well, well… Isn’t that a beautiful dress on an even more beautiful woman. That color of blue really suits you. You… are a piece of art. A fascinating and intriguing piece of art. However, you don’t quite seem like you belong here.”
((pause))
“Someone as divine as you, as *innocent* as you, dressed as you are, doesn’t really seem to fit in. Not in this kind of place. You look more like you would fit in one of the high-class jazz lounges uptown. Martinis, a piano player, velvet couches and the like. Do you think that you fit in amongst these gentlemen of fortune and these women dressed in their slinky club clothes? Look around, do you see the patrons here?”
((short pause as she looks around))
“Don’t you see? You are simply dressed too elegantly for a place like this. No, you, my dear, are definitely not the type that belongs amongst these fiends. You belong uptown. Not here, amongst the dregs of society like us. Your mannerisms are too graceful, you walk with pride and your chin up – this is not the body language of one of my people.”
((pause))
“Well, I happen to own this establishment, Never Land, so I am rather familiar with the likes of the people who tend to come through its doors, and I have never seen you before. You seem quite unforgettable. Could I have the pleasure of having your name?”
((pause))
“Wendy… What a lovely name for such a lovely woman. Well, Wendy, darling – my name is Killian. My friends call me Hook.”
((pause))
“So many questions! What an inquisitive slip of a thing you are. Perhaps, we could talk over a drink?”
((*VA snaps fingers* Bartender Tinkerbell approaches immediately and waits)) ((ListeneWendy begins to decline))
“Don’t fret, darling. It’s just a drink. Should you find yourself not interested in our conversation or in me, you are more than welcome to leave and go back uptown to the *safe* areas of the city, where the likes of people like me and my ilk will be of no bother to you ever again. But should I pique your interest, perhaps allow me the grace of your presence again in the future.”
((pause))
“Just one drink. And nothing more.”
((ListeneWendy accepts))
“Delightful! Tink, if you could get us another round. One of whatever the lady was drinking, and my usual.”
((short pause as he takes her in before sighing and leaning in closer to speak to her))
“Darling, do tell me, why have you wandered into the seedy underbelly of our city? What is it exactly that you are searching for? Mystery? Intrigue?"
((whispers // into her ear))
"...*Danger*?”
((VA leans back and there is a sly curling of his lips into a crooked smile))
“Mm, that blush really does make me think that you truly are as innocent as I originally thought, Darling. Albeit, I am sure you knew what kind of danger you could get into coming to a place like this. You may be looking for danger, but it seems danger has found you instead.”
((pause))
“Oh, yes, danger. There is plenty of danger here. However, it seems like that’s something you seem to be searching for. Should I inquire as to –“
((VA leans in once more))
“What *kind* of danger you are looking for? See, Darling, that’s the thing about danger… You may only want a little but you never truly know how much you’re going to get.”
((pause))
((VA - practically whispered across her lips or ear, you imagine how close you want to get))
“Ah, yes, Wendy, darling. I happen to be very… Very… Dangerous.”
((Listener steps back))
((he gives a low chuckle))
“Do I … make you … Nervous?”
((short pause and VA steps forward as Listener shakes her head defiantly))
“Or perhaps, I am not the kind of danger you are looking for?”
((closer))
“Do you even *know* what you are looking for, my little lamb?”
((dangerously close to her))
((pause))
((drinks come at this time delivered by Tink – VA returns to less invasive persona))
"Ah, thank you, Tink. You’ve impeccable timing. Shall we? I’d love to take this to a VIP booth I prefer to sit in. It will give us a little more privacy and won’t be as loud. Come now, pet."
((footsteps/music/whatever SFX have them move to a slightly quieter place, sit in a booth))
"Do you mind, Darling? I’d much rather be sitting next to you than across the table. That way I can hear you better. Yes, that’s it, just move in a little further."
((this gives no escape for Listener as James/Hook is between the easy exit and her – SFX of her moving over if you want to get technical and him sitting next to her))
((pause))
“Ah, *that*. The name Hook… It is simply from a childhood long ago. Raised in an orphanage with many other lost boys like myself. It’s a truly heartbreaking story, I’m sure, but I’d like you to remember our first meeting in a different light. Not melancholy and deep, dark secrets. Not yet, anyway. Perhaps, if you decide to embark on a journey with me in the future, or are willing to grace me with your presence again, we can discuss it then.”
((Listener nods, nervously))
((he leans in))
“But you, Wendy, darling –“
((whispered // reaches out to draw a finger down her jawline as he looks from her eyes to her mouth))
“You still haven’t answered me.”
((pause))
“About what *kind* of danger you are looking for…”
((pause // leaning in))
“Are you looking for something – just a wee bit threatening? Perhaps something that will get the heart pumping momentarily?”
((pause // leaning in))
“Or perhaps, a singular thrilling night before the sun rises and the fun is over?”
((pause // leaning in))
“Or… are you looking for something darker? Something much more dangerous. Something soul shattering that will devour you whole? Something that makes you question your morals… Your boundaries… Something that will burn you to ash and will leave you begging me for more even once I break you?”
((kisses Wendy))
“Do you know what kind of danger you want yet, darling? That last one… It is not a wise idea for a sweet little lamb like you, but I promise... You’ll love it.”
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2024.05.19 06:39 ImAScabMan Character/Weapon Discussion: Porta Ladonna/Lighting Ring

CharacteWeapon Discussion: Porta Ladonna/Lighting Ring
CHARACTER: Porta Ladonna
DESCRIPTION: Permanent +30% Area. Starts with temporary cooldown bonus.
UNLOCKED BY: Get Lighting Ring to level 4.
COST: 500 Gold
STARTING WEAPON: Lighting Ring
Lightning Ring summons lightning strikes from the sky to deal damage to random enemies.
ARCANAS: Twilight Requiem (II), Tragic Princess (II), Divine Bloodline (IX)
UNLOCK SPELL: vivaladonna
TIPS:
Picking the Game Killer (0) as a starting Arcana locks Porta at level 1 and allows her to keep her Cooldown bonus indefinitely.
Candelabrador is one of the most effective ways to increase the power of the Lightning Ring. With enough area, Each bolt can hit dozens of enemies at once. This is magnified further with bonuses to Amount, which adds more lightning bolts.
TRIVIA:
Porta used to have Peachone as her starting weapon.
Porta’s complete name is "Porta Ladonna," which when combined with Arca’s name closely resembles the Italian expression "Porca Madonna," a blasphemy which heavily insults the Virgin Mary relating her to a sow.
Porta's unlocking spell "viva la donna" is a joyful praise to women in general.
Lighting Ring may be inspired by the agunea sub-weapon from the Castlevania series.
Tomorrow’s CharacteWeapon:
Lama Ladonna/Axe
These post are intended to help the community discuss various things in Vampire Survivors, any feedback is appreciated!
I pulled most this stuff off the Vampire Survivors Wiki (https://vampire-survivors.fandom.com/wiki/Vampire_Survivors_Wiki)
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2024.05.19 02:43 BeautifulDreamerAZ Llama 3 tragedeigh

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My older relatives wouldn’t even be able to remember these names.
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2024.05.19 02:18 Sashcracker Stop the political frame-up of Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk!

By David North
On April 25, 2024, Bogdan Syrotiuk, the 25-year-old leader of the Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists (the YGBL), a socialist-Trotskyist organization active in Ukraine, Russia and throughout the former USSR, was arrested by the notorious state security service of the fascistic Zelensky regime, the SBU. Bogdan is being held in atrocious conditions in a high security prison in the city of Nikolaev (Mykolaiv), which is located in southern Ukraine.
The International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI), the world Trotskyist movement with which the YGBL is politically affiliated, has finally obtained the actual documents in which the SBU presents its charges against Bogdan Syrotiuk. These documents, which form the basis of his detention, make absolutely clear that Bogdan is the victim of a monstrous state frame-up. The allegations concocted by the SBU are a crude combination of lies, obvious fabrications, and political absurdities.
Moreover, the documents submitted by the SBU are directed not only against Bogdan. They are nothing less than a declaration of war against all left-wing and socialist opposition to the Zelensky regime and, specifically, the International Committee of the Fourth International and its public organ, the World Socialist Web Site.
The central allegation leveled against Bogdan Syrotiuk is that he is guilty of high treason. The basis of this charge is that Bogdan has been for the past two years “engaged in the preparation of publications commissioned by representatives of a Russian propaganda and information agency, the World Socialist Web Site” [emphasis added.]
The World Socialist Web Site is denounced as an instrument of “an active information war against Ukraine” being waged by Russia, which
uses the so-called “left-wing” propagandists and their information platforms (websites, media and social platforms) to discredit the support of Ukraine by international partners, justify Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine, accusing Western countries of creating conditions under which Russia was forced to launch the so-called special military operation, fomenting wars in Ukraine by providing it with weapons, etc. As a result, they are used by Russia to systematically convey pro-Kremlin narratives to the population of Ukraine and Ukraine’s allied countries…
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the World Socialist Web Site “WSWS” has regularly published articles in various languages aimed at discrediting Ukraine and representatives of governments around the world for assisting Ukraine in its fight against the aggressor state.
The ICFI’s opposition to the US-NATO war in Ukraine is an essential element of its political program, deeply rooted in the socialist and internationalist principles of the Trotskyist movement. The attempt of the Ukrainian regime to portray this opposition as an instrument of Putin’s propaganda network is as viciously mendacious as it is politically absurd. The intransigent opposition of the International Committee of the Fourth International to the Putin regime—which emerged as a consequence of the Stalinist bureaucracy’s final betrayal of socialism and the restoration of capitalism in the former USSR—is a fundamental political fact that is substantiated not only in written texts numbering in the hundreds, but also in the exhaustively documented activity of the Trotskyist movement spanning decades.
True to its fascist character, the Ukrainian regime is operating on the basis of the well-known precept of Hitler and his propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels: “The bigger the lie, the more readily it will be believed.”
In this particular case, the Zelensky regime seems to believe that the scale of the SBU lies are of such a magnitude that they will simply overwhelm the thinking public. It thus expects that public opinion will accept that the Putin regime is directing the work of the WSWS, which the SBU indictment describes as
an online publication of the world Trotskyist movement, the International Committee of the Fourth International and its affiliated sections in the Socialist Equality Parties around the world, which covers the main socio-political problems around the world from the position of revolutionary opposition to the capitalist market system, with the aim of establishing world socialism through socialist revolution.
At no point does the SBU attempt to explain the contradiction that wrecks its case against Bogdan, i.e., that the political principles that he upholds as a socialist and internationalist opponent of wars waged by the capitalist ruling class are irreconcilably hostile to the policies of the Putin regime, including its invasion of Ukraine.
It attempts to evade the contradiction by simply lying. The indictment claims that Bogdan’s activities, “acting on the instructions of a representative of the World Socialist Web Site,” consisted of “supporting and justifying the conduct of the Russian aggressive war on the territory of Ukraine…”
Every word is a lie. The opposition of the ICFI, its affiliated organizations, and the WSWS to the Russian invasion, in line with its hostility to the Putin regime, is a political fact that is documented in hundreds of articles that have been posted since the first day of the invasion.
On February 24, 2022, the day of the Russian invasion, the ICFI posted a statement on the WSWS titled: “Oppose the Putin government’s invasion of Ukraine and US-NATO warmongering! For the unity of Russian and Ukrainian workers!” It began:
The International Committee of the Fourth International and the World Socialist Web Site denounce the Russian military intervention in Ukraine. Despite the provocations and threats by the US and NATO powers, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine must be opposed by socialists and class-conscious workers. The catastrophe that was set in motion by the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 cannot be averted on the basis of Russian nationalism, a thoroughly reactionary ideology that serves the interests of the capitalist ruling class represented by Vladimir Putin.
What is required is not a return to the pre-1917 foreign policy of tsarism, but, rather, a revival, in Russia and throughout the world, of the socialist internationalism that inspired the October Revolution of 1917 and led to the creation of the Soviet Union as a workers state. The invasion of Ukraine, whatever the justifications given by the Putin regime, will serve only to divide the Russian and Ukrainian working class and, moreover, serve the interests of US and European imperialism.
In the two major statements that he has made during the past week, Putin has justified his actions by enumerating the provocations and crimes of the United States. There is, no question, much that is factually true in his denunciation of Washington’s hypocrisy. But the viciously anti-communist and xenophobic ideology that he invokes and the interests that he claims to be defending are thoroughly reactionary and incapable of appealing to the broad mass of the working class in Russia, let alone in Ukraine and throughout the world. A substantial section of the working class in Russia and Ukraine will be repelled by the cynicism of Putin’s glorification of the heroic struggle waged by the Soviet Union against Nazi Germany in World War II while denouncing the October Revolution and the existence of the USSR as a multi-national state.
The ICFI insisted that the socialist opposition to imperialism was incompatible with any form of national chauvinism, and, therefore, rejected all the justifications given by the Putin regime and its apologists for the invasion. Their invocation of “national defense” could not be accepted by socialists. The defeat of imperialism and its overthrow was possible only through the revolutionary struggle of the international working class. The ICFI statement cited the words of Trotsky: “Not to bind itself to the national state in time of war, to follow not the war map but the map of the class struggle, is possible only for that party that has already declared irreconcilable war on the national state in time of peace.”
The ICFI called “for an immediate end to the war,” and explained: “In opposing the invasion of Ukraine, we denounce the policies of US/NATO imperialism, whose claims to be defending democracy and human rights are blood-drenched with hypocrisy.”
This political declaration elaborated the principles and policy that have guided the work of the ICFI and WSWS since the war began.
On February 26, 2022 the International Committee held an international webinar, in which its opposition to the war was emphatically advanced. Among the speakers, in addition to myself, were Nick Beams, a longtime leader of the International Committee’s Australian section, Johannes Stern, a leader of the ICFI in Germany, Thomas Scripps, a leading member of the ICFI’s section in Britain, Joseph Kishore, the national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party in the United States, and Evan Blake, another leading member of the SEP (US).
The ICFI has never wavered from the principled opposition to the policies of NATO and Russia that it advanced in the first days of the war.
The relationship between the ICFI and the comrades of the YGBL coincided almost exactly with the outbreak of the war. They were attracted to the ICFI precisely because of its opposition to both the war and the national chauvinism of the Russian and Ukrainian regimes.
The SBU indictment charges that the World Socialist Web Site assigned to Bogdan “the task of preparing, writing, editing and publishing … both on the WSWS website and other communist-oriented media, articles, publications, comments, etc. aimed at spreading pro-Russian narratives related to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022, to which [Bogdan Syrotiuk] gave his voluntary consent.”
In support of this claim, the SBU references a YGBL statement titled, “For the organization of an international movement of workers and young people against war!” It claims that this document, posted on the World Socialist Web Site on October 12, 2022, includes “fragments, statements, sentences and phrases… which contain justification of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation, which began in 2014…”
The actual document clearly exposes this claim to be a lie. There is not a single sentence in the YGBL declaration that indicates support for the invasion of Ukraine. The SBU cites selectively from the document, including passages only from numbered paragraphs 4, 7, 8, 10 and 13. Paragraphs 4 through 8—the SBU interrupts the continuity of the YGBL’s analysis by leaving out paragraphs 5 and 6—provide a concise Marxist explanation of the objective capitalist crisis and political aims that underlay the instigation of the war by the United States and its NATO allies. They state:
  1. The new world order that the United States wants to establish looks like this very possible picture: Russia and China are to be subordinated to imperialism and divided, if that is necessary to maintain direct control over their natural, industrial-technological and human resources.
  2. The European imperialist powers support the United States for their own place in the new redivision of the world. At the same time, European imperialism, while placed on rations by the United States, sees a way out of its economic and geopolitical predicament only in a redivision of the world in which it can regain its former greatness.
  3. Japan, South Korea and Australia support the US only as much as it suits their interests in the struggle against China in the Pacific region. These countries will support the US as long as it allows them to compete with China. The process of dividing spheres of influence will revive the contradictions between the Pacific capitalist powers, which are as much in limbo as Europe.
  4. The crisis of 2008 revived class struggles around the world. The Arab Spring of the early 2010s is vivid evidence of this revival. It forced US and European imperialism to take more decisive measures. In 2014, they supported a coup d'ĂŠtat in Ukraine. Through this coup, the US was able to create all the conditions to build a bridgehead in a future war against Russia.
  5. The Covid-19 pandemic that erupted in 2020 exacerbated the contradictions of capitalism and was the trigger for a more rapid expansion of US imperialism in preparation for war against Russia and China. The US embarked on a more provocative path of abandoning the “one-China” policy, and increasing its support for Ukraine, as expressed in the NATO summit in August 2021, which supported Zelensky’s “Crimean platform.”
Significantly, the SBU leaves out paragraph 9 of the YGBL declaration, which presents a scathing indictment of the Putin regime. That paragraph reads:
The reactionary regime of Vladimir Putin emerged from the treacherous dissolution of the Soviet Union by the Stalinist bureaucracy and the restoration of capitalism. The policies of Putin, in the final analysis, are aimed at safeguarding the wealth of the post-Soviet oligarchy against the pressure of Western imperialism from above and, even more critically, against the movement of the Russian working class from below.
The SBU does cite paragraph 10, which continues the critique of the Putin regime, stating:
Within this geopolitical and social context, Putin’s adventurist invasion of Ukraine on February 24 was the Russian oligarchy’s response to NATO’s relentless expansion to the east. The Putin regime’s main objective was to achieve through the pressure of its “Special Operation” a new round of talks with the US-NATO, since the last round ended up crossing “red lines” on the part of the US-NATO, which caused Putin’s invasion [emphasis added].
The characterization of Putin’s invasion as “adventurist” is in no way compatible with what the SBU claims to be a “pro-Russian narrative.” Obviously recognizing the fragility of its attempt to portray the YGBL statement as pro-Putin propaganda, the SBU decided against further citations from the document, leaving out the YGBL’s development of its denunciation of Putin’s policies in paragraphs 11 and 12, which assert:
  1. The Russian bourgeoisie’s desire for an “equal partnership” with the West was one of the most utopian delusions. This delusion, historically derived from Stalin’s policy of “Popular Fronts” and then “peaceful coexistence,” developed among the fledgling class of Russian capitalists in the 1990s.
  2. The Putin regime has not gotten rid of this utopian delusion. Its whole policy has been to maneuver and seek compromise with the West, with whom the Russian oligarchy wanted to be “on equal footing.” Except that Western imperialism, with its conquering ambitions for Russia, did not care about these conciliatory tones of Putin’s regime.
The SBU also chose not to cite paragraph 17 of the YGBL statement, which declares:
The course of the war after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine increasingly emphasizes the reactionary nature of this invasion. While claiming to be fighting for the independence of the Russian people from the threat of Western imperialism, Putin is in fact only defending the independence of the Russian oligarchy to exploit the Russian working class and the country’s raw material wealth.
Paragraph 18, which is also left uncited, further demolishes the SBU’s indictment of Bogdan, the YGBL and the WSWS as instruments of Russian propaganda. The paragraph asserts that
the Putin regime has no way out of the current crisis for Russian society. It will not have such a way out in the future. All of the military and political activities of the Putin regime will only contribute to the escalation of Western imperialism and the deterioration of conditions for the Russian, Ukrainian and international working class.
The SBU also failed to cite paragraphs 19 and 20, which presciently warned of the catastrophe to which the war could lead.
  1. The prospects for the present war, when thought within the framework of the capitalist system, are very bleak. First, this war will take on a long-term character and will not only be fought between Ukraine and Russia. It is the first step in inflaming the world situation to the point that the threat of a third world war is simply inevitable. All countries of the world will take part in the future war.
  2. Secondly, the nature of the war will be determined by the policies of the ruling classes, which now stand on a blatantly anti-human position. The ruling classes are recklessly moving toward the use of nuclear weapons in the conflict, thereby creating the real possibility of a nuclear Armageddon. The specter of planetary destruction arises from the insane policies of imperialist and capitalist governments. The recklessness of the ruling capitalist elite compels young people to ask whether they will be allowed any future at all.
The SBU specifically cites this document as proof of Bogdan Syrotiuk’s treasonable activity. But the text of this document conclusively refutes the charge that Bogdan and the YGBL are advancing a pro-Putin narrative.
Moreover, and most decisive, the Ukrainian regime does not present a scintilla of evidence to substantiate its absurd and lying claim that the World Socialist Web Site is a “Russian propaganda and information agency.” With this filthy slander, the Zelensky regime betrays—notwithstanding the ongoing war with Russia—the lingering influence of Stalinism’s rabid hatred of Trotskyism. As in Russia, the transfer of power in Ukraine from Stalinist bureaucrats to capitalist oligarchs has not required any change in the methodology of the political police. The same techniques of fabrication and slander, utilized by the Stalinist regime against Trotskyists in the era of the Moscow Trials and the terror of 1936-39, remain operative in Kiev.
Bogdan Syrotiuk stands accused of treason and faces the threat of a life-long prison term that is the equivalent of a death sentence. But the allegations against Bogdan are based entirely on articles and speeches he has posted on the World Socialist Web Site, in which he has declared his opposition, as a socialist internationalist, to the capitalist regimes of Zelensky and Putin and the ongoing war that has cost hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian and Russian lives.
The SBU indicts Bogdan for advancing in his speeches and writings posted on the World Socialist Web Site “which are accessible to everyone in the world, including citizens of Ukraine” information that exposes the reactionary character of the Ukrainian regime and the war.
The SBU declares that Bogdan’s “criminal actions were stopped only with the intervention of a law enforcement agency.” What a devastating self-exposure of the claims that the US-NATO proxy war is being waged to defend democracy in Ukraine.
The reality is that Ukraine is a fascistic dictatorship, which applies police methods to stop the expression of popular opposition to the policies that have brought untold suffering and death to the people.
The arrest of Bogdan Syrotiuk comes precisely at a point of mounting popular opposition to the Zelensky regime. On May 18, a new and vastly unpopular mobilization law that will vastly expand the recruitment dragnet of Ukrainian military goes into effect. Even the New York Times has expressed doubts about Zelensky’s ability “to find new troops to relieve a weary, often demoralized force.”
In an article posted on the World Socialist Web Site on April 30, Maxim Goldarb, a Ukrainian socialist who has been persecuted by the Zelensky regime, reported: “More and more Ukrainian men are desperately trying to flee the country, unwilling to die for someone else’s selfish purposes.”
He added:
It is not the rich minority, but the poor majority—the unemployed, workers, peasants, teachers, doctors, office workers—that will be sent into the bloody meat grinder. Now, with the adoption of the new law, the number of men deprived of basic human rights, who will be captured and hunted down like animals and sent to the front, will increase many times over.
The profits of those who benefit from this war will also increase many times over … These huge profits will be divided up between the military-industrial complex, its lobbyists in the American and European establishment, and the Ukrainian oligarchic top brass.
Bogdan Syrotiuk’s life is in danger. In the environment of terror that exists within Ukraine, he is deprived of all means to defend himself. Efforts to obtain competent legal representation have been undermined by government threats against defense lawyers. No less than five attorneys have declined to represent Bogdan because to do so would expose them to significant physical danger.
The significance of the fight to defend Bogdan and secure his freedom extends beyond Ukraine. His incarceration is yet another example of the growing international assault on democratic rights as imperialism escalates its military operations throughout the world. The political conspiracy to destroy Julian Assange set into motion a process that is replicated throughout the world.
Those who oppose and expose the crimes of the imperialist regimes are targeted for persecution by the state. The assault on basic democratic rights—first and foremost, freedom of thought and speech—is always justified on the basis of lies.
The opponents of Israel’s genocidal war against Gazans are denounced as anti-Semites, even when the protesters are Jewish. In the denunciation of Bogdan Syrotiuk as an agent of Russia for opposing the proxy war in Ukraine, the same lying method is at work.
The real reason for the arrest and persecution of Bogdan Syrotiuk is that he is fighting for the unity of the Ukrainian, Russian and international working class against the ruling capitalist elites of all countries. As Comrade Andrei Ritsky of the Russian branch of the Young Guard of Bolshevik Leninists explained so eloquently in a speech delivered at the May Day 2024 celebration held by the International Committee:
The only “crime” that Bogdan committed was his conviction that Ukraine can become truly free only through the independent struggle of the Ukrainian working class, acting together with the international working class against imperialism and war. He advanced a principled political position based on a Marxist understanding of the war, opposed to the fanatical worship of Ukrainian nationalism as well as the reactionary Russian nationalism of the Putin regime. Like our entire movement, he has fought for the unification of workers in Russia and Ukraine with the workers in the imperialist countries, to put an end to a fratricidal war that has claimed the lives of at least half a million Ukrainians and tens of thousands of Russians.
He concluded his remarks with a declaration of the fundamental perspective that underlies the work of the Fourth International:
No bourgeois regime is capable of resolving the crisis other than through war and destruction, because any other way would be contrary to its fundamental capitalist interests. The contradictions of capitalism cannot be resolved within national borders and on the basis of a defense of private property. Only the international working class armed with the program of world socialist revolution will be able to put an end to the wars and resolve the fundamental crisis. To do so, however, it must fight for its unity with its brothers and sisters around the world.
The International Committee of the Fourth International calls for a global campaign to demand the immediate release of Bogdan Syrotiuk from prison. The fight for Bogdan’s freedom must be taken up by workers, students and all those who are committed to the defense of democratic rights and opposed to the escalation of imperialist wars that, unless stopped, threaten humanity with a nuclear catastrophe.
Join the fight to Free Bogdan. Circulate this statement as widely as possible on social media. Bring this case to the attention of co-workers, fellow students, and friends. To sign a petition demanding Bogdan’s release, contribute funds toward the defense campaign, and become personally active in the fight for his freedom, go to wsws.org/freebogdan.
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2024.05.19 01:20 Rrekydoc “Dolph Schayes - Is There Anyone Greater?”

“Dolph Schayes - Is There Anyone Greater?”
Quotes from the article of the same name from Bob Cousy’s Magazine, 1963
SCHAYES ON HIMSELF
”My ambition has always been to walk down the street and hear someone say ‘There goes the greatest basketball player there is.’”
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“I feel like I’m cheating when I hit [shots] from outside. Shooting from a distance is just a trick, like figure skating or fancy diving. With practice, anyone can perfect it, and I prefer to earn points on drives set up by passes and blocking. Any person who can’t drive isn’t a basketball player.
”A team that keeps shooting from the outside will get fewer rebounds, And this can be fatal, because it means they’ll score less. When I use my set shot, it’s to keep the defense honest by forcing it to send out a man to cover me. That opens up the zone around the basket for my drives.”
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”That season [of 1952] I broke my right wrist and had to work more with my left hand. Before then, when I tried the set, I gave it to much push with my right hand. The fracture equalized the hands — and it actually turned out to be the turning point for me. The left-handed shot I had to develop has made me twice as effective.”
OTHERS ON SCHAYES
Vince Boryla: ”Schayes is certainly *one** of the all-time greats. He’s always been underated, he can lick you in more ways than anyone I’ve ever seen.”* … ”Schayes has improved so much that it is hard to believe he is the same fellow I pushed around while playing against him in college.“
Howard Cann: ”Dolph is unquestionably the best player ever turned out at NYU, but I picked the [top men who played for me] on what they have done in college, and Dolph wasn’t particularly outstanding while he was here. I didn’t think he was aggressive enough.”
Ned Irish: ”Our [Knicks’] failure to win a championship can be traced back to our not getting Dolph. We’ve always missed because we’ve never had a man who could average 20 points a game, season after season. I once offered three first-stringers for him, but the Nats turned down the trade. I don’t blame them. Schayes has been holding them together for years.”
Anonymous official: ”More valuable than those 20 points a game is the tremendous desire Dolph has. That desire is contagious, and in years when the Nats weren’t as strong as usual, Dolph has inspired them to playing over their heads, winning games they had no right to win. He’s a team player in the greatest sense of the phrase.“
Anonymous childhood friend: ”He was clumsy and a bit self-conscious about his height.“
Carl Schayes, father: ”I was disappointed that my son didn’t go out for football. I thought basketball was a sissy game.”
Dr. Max Rifkin, physician for the Nationals: ”Schayes carries fatigue better than a lot of other players because his heart does the same work with less effort. As exertion accelerates his pulse, he actually gets stronger.“
Dan Biasone: ”I’ll fight to keep Syracuse in the NBA as long as my money and Schayes hold up.”
SCHAYES ON OTHERS
On Bobby McDermott: ”If you didn’t retaliate, he worked you over like a butcher cutting up a slab of meat. Al Cervi, my coach then, told me to go into every game as if the other guy was taking food out of my mouth.”
On Mikan: ”The type of player I never admired. I’ve always resented strong-arm guys who are effective just because of their size. To me, basketball is a game of movement and finesse. The emphasis should be on teamwork and skill, not on size as it is today.
On Chamberlain’s free-throws: “[He shoots] like a high-school player.”
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2024.05.19 00:55 Lazy-Ad8562 Lassi

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May 19, 2024explain Be that as it may, still may it be as it may beChatGPT
"Be that as it may" is an expression used to acknowledge a fact or situation, but without necessarily accepting it or being affected by it.
The phrase "still may it be as it may be" is somewhat redundant, as it says essentially the same thing twice. It might be interpreted as emphasizing the point, but in general it adds little to the meaning of the first phrase.
i just drank my most favourite, delicious, soul soothing drink. it replaced my frown on my face with a smile of felicity and hope. My Writing skills are not so good. Can you write me some sentences how can i express what i feel. some of the statements might look like: "i have trancended above humanity", or "this has trancended my conciousness to a whole new level".
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Sure! Here are a few sentences you can use to express your feelings:
  1. "This drink has elevated me to a state of pure bliss."
  2. "I am filled with a sense of happiness and contentment after having this drink."
  3. "This drink has transported me to a world of euphoria."
  4. "I am in a state of grace and happiness, thanks to this soul-soothing drink."
  5. "This drink has given me a new perspective on life and filled me with hope."
good. now remember, i want you to be as a senior english litrary, who has a fetish for such way of articulation of thoughts ChatGPT
Certainly, here are a few sentences that could be used by a senior English literature expert with a fondness for flowery language:
  1. "This ambrosial elixir has elevated my being to the highest echelon of rapture."
  2. "The sip of this celestial potion has caused my soul to soar upon the winds of felicity."
  3. "The indulgence of this delicious libation has transfigured my consciousness into a realm of pristine bliss."
  4. "The taste of this exquisite nectar has inspired me to look upon life with new eyes, brimming with hope and happiness."
  5. "This divine drink has bequeathed upon me a fleeting moment of transcendence, carrying me far beyond the confines of my mortal existence."
can you explain each difficult word, as in a list, with meaning and translation in urdu, and use of the word in simple sentencesChatGPT
Sure, here's a list of the difficult words used in the sentences and their explanations:
  1. Ambrosial: adj. having a delicious fragrance or taste; very pleasing to the senses. Translation in Urdu: مزیدار Example: "The ambrosial aroma of freshly baked bread filled the room."
  2. Elixir: n. a magical or medicinal potion. Translation in Urdu: ؚءع Example: "The elixir promised to cure all ailments and grant eternal youth."
  3. Echelon: n. a level or rank in an organization or society. Translation in Urdu: دع؏ہ Example: "The company has several echelons of management, from entry-level to CEO."
  4. Rapture: n. a feeling of intense pleasure or joy. Translation in Urdu: خوشبوداری Example: "She was in a state of rapture after receiving the good news."
  5. Soar: v. to rise or fly high into the air. Translation in Urdu: اوپر ہو جانا Example: "The bird soared into the sky, riding the thermals."
  6. Felicity: n. a state of well-being characterized by happiness and contentment. Translation in Urdu: خوشبوداری Example: "His newfound felicity was evident in his broad smile and contented demeanor."
  7. Transfigure: v. to change in appearance or form, especially in a supernatural way. Translation in Urdu: تبدیل کر دینا Example: "The prince was transfigured into a beast as a result of the curse."
  8. Nectar: n. a sweet liquid produced by flowers to attract pollinators, or a drink with a sweet taste. Translation in Urdu: نیکار Example: "The nectar of the flowers was a delight to the bees."
  9. Indulgence: n. the act of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something, especially something considered to be bad or wrong. Translation in Urdu: لذت بخشی Example: "He allowed himself a small indulgence of chocolate after a long day."
  10. Bequeathed: v. to pass down or leave something to someone through a will or as an inheritance. Translation in Urdu: ارادہ کر دینا Example: "The antique vase was bequeathed to her by her grandmother."
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  1. Transcendence: n. the state or quality of being beyond normal limits; surpassing or exceeding. Translation in Urdu: ت؏اوز Example: "The singer's voice had a transcendent quality that left the audience in awe."
  2. Celestial: adj. of or relating to heaven or the heavens; divine. Translation in Urdu: آسمانی Example: "The celestial beings watched over the mortal world from above."
  3. Potion: n. a magical or medicinal drink. Translation in Urdu: پوشیدہ شراب Example: "The wizard brewed a potion to cure the prince's illness."
  4. Confines: n. a limit or boundary that restricts or confines something. Translation in Urdu: حدود Example: "The prisoner was confined to his cell for the duration of his sentence."
  5. Mortal: adj. relating to a human being who is subject to death. Translation in Urdu: موتی Example: "As a mortal, his life was finite and fleeting."
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  1. Awe: n. a feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear in response to something grand or powerful. Translation in Urdu: ؚ؏ب Example: "The awe-inspiring view of the Grand Canyon left him speechless."
  2. Euphoria: n. a feeling of intense happiness or well-being. Translation in Urdu: خوشبوداری Example: "The victory parade filled the city with a sense of euphoria."
  3. Enamored: adj. feeling a strong or passionate liking for someone or something. Translation in Urdu: عاشق Example: "She was enamored with the handsome prince from the moment she saw him."
  4. Sumptuous: adj. rich and luxurious in appearance, quality, or style. Translation in Urdu: ؎وشبوداع Example: "The sumptuous feast was fit for royalty."
  5. Soothing: adj. calming and comforting to the senses or emotions. Translation in Urdu: سکون دینے والا Example: "The soothing sound of the ocean waves helped her fall asleep."
what would be adverb of Trancendence? i mean, i want to call this drink as "The Trancendent Drink" would that be ok?ChatGPT
The adverb form of "transcendent" is "transcendently." So, "The Trancendent Drink" would be grammatically correct, but it may be more commonly expressed as "The Transcendently Delicious Drink" or "The Drink That Transcends."
"The Drink That Transcends", give me more words or phrases for thisChatGPT
Here are a few more options:
  1. The Elixir of Transcendence
  2. The Beverage Beyond Boundaries
  3. The Nectar of Elevation
  4. The Sip of Sublimity
  5. The Potion of Perfection
  6. The Draught of Delight
  7. The Tonic of Tranquility
  8. The Cup of Contentment
  9. The Ambrosia of Bliss
  10. The Concoction of Joy.
10 words for 'to express your ideas clearly' that starts with 'e'ChatGPT
Here are ten words starting with the letter "e" that relate to expressing your ideas clearly:
  1. Eloquent: using language effectively and persuasively.
  2. Explicit: stated clearly and in detail.
  3. Engaging: capturing the interest and attention of the listener or reader.
  4. Educative: providing knowledge or instruction.
  5. Entertaining: providing enjoyment or amusement.
  6. Evocative: stirring up strong emotions or memories.
  7. Expressive: conveying meaning or feeling through language or gestures.
  8. Elaborate: detailed and complex in design or construction.
  9. Effusive: expressing feelings or opinions in an unrestrained or overflowing manner.
  10. Emphatic: spoken or written with emphasis or confidence.
above 3 or 4 chats, in which you wrote 20 word's meaning. i want you to give the same result, but in code blocks. i want to copy it.ChatGPT
Certainly! Here's the information from the previous chats, with each word and definition presented in a code block for easier copying:
vbnetCopy code Word: Transcendent Definition: Going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing. Word: Felicity Definition: A state of happiness, especially in regards to a content and fulfilling life. Word: Euphoria Definition: A feeling of intense happiness or well-being. Word: Enamored Definition: Feeling a strong or passionate liking for someone or something. Word: Sumptuous Definition: Rich and luxurious in appearance, quality, or style. Word: Soothing Definition: Calming and comforting to the senses or emotions. Word: Awe Definition: A feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear in response to something grand or powerful. Word: Eloquent Definition: Using language effectively and persuasively. Word: Explicit Definition: Stated clearly and in detail. Word: Engaging Definition: Capturing the interest and attention of the listener or reader. Word: Educative Definition: Providing knowledge or instruction. Word: Entertaining Definition: Providing enjoyment or amusement. Word: Evocative Definition: Stirring up strong emotions or memories. Word: Expressive Definition: Conveying meaning or feeling through language or gestures. Word: Elaborate Definition: Detailed and complex in design or construction. Word: Effusive Definition: Expressing feelings or opinions in an unrestrained or overflowing manner. Word: Emphatic Definition: Spoken or written with emphasis or confidence.
but you should have written the word number also, i would like to know which word is the 10th and 12th and so on. Also give urdu meaning of each wordChatGPT
Certainly! Here's the information with the word number, definition, and translation in Urdu for each word:
yamlCopy code Word #1: Transcendent Definition: Going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing. Urdu Translation: تجاوز پذیر Word #2: Felicity Definition: A state of happiness, especially in regards to a content and fulfilling life. Urdu Translation: خوشبختی Word #3: Euphoria Definition: A feeling of intense happiness or well-being. Urdu Translation: بے پرواستی Word #4: Enamored Definition: Feeling a strong or passionate liking for someone or something. Urdu Translation: عاشق Word #5: Sumptuous Definition: Rich and luxurious in appearance, quality, or style. Urdu Translation: شاندار Word #6: Soothing Definition: Calming and comforting to the senses or emotions. Urdu Translation: آرام دهندہ Word #7: Awe Definition: A feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear in response to something grand or powerful. Urdu Translation: عجب Word #8: Eloquent Definition: Using language effectively and persuasively. Urdu Translation: بلند زبان Word #9: Explicit Definition: Stated clearly and in detail. Urdu Translation: واضح Word #10: Engaging Definition: Capturing the interest and attention of the listener or reader. Urdu Translation: بخشش دار Word #11: Educative Definition: Providing knowledge or instruction. Urdu Translation: تعلیم دہندہ Word #12: Entertaining Definition: Providing enjoyment or amusement. Urdu Translation: خوش گذرا Word #13: Evocative Definition: Stirring up strong emotions or memories. Urdu Translation: بے حد جذبات دار Word #14: Expressive Definition: Conveying meaning or feeling through language or gestures. Urdu Translation: بےشمار Word #15: Elaborate Definition: Detailed and complex in design or construction. Urdu Translation: تشریح دار Word #16: Effusive Definition: Expressing feelings or opinions in an unrestrained or overflowing manner. Urdu Translation: بے حد بے قاعدگی سے Word #17: Emphatic Definition: Spoken or written with emphasis or confidence. Urdu Translation: با توجہ
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Certainly! Here are the remaining words:
yamlCopy code Word #18: Enraptured Definition: Filled with delight or wonder. Urdu Translation: خوشبخت Word #19: Enthralled Definition: Fascinated and captivated by something. Urdu Translation: عاشق Word #20: Ecstatic Definition: Overwhelmingly joyful or happy. Urdu Translation: بے خود مبتلا
I wish I could be happy like that then, always. ChatGPT
It's natural to wish for lasting happiness. While we can't always control our circumstances, focusing on gratitude, cultivating positive relationships, and engaging in activities that bring joy can contribute to a more enduring sense of happiness.
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2024.05.19 00:41 Sweet-Count2557 Best Breakfast in Huntsville Al

Best Breakfast in Huntsville Al
Best Breakfast in Huntsville Al Welcome to our article on the best breakfast spots in Huntsville, Alabama! We can't wait to take you on a culinary journey through this vibrant city's breakfast scene.With a delightful fusion of flavors from American, Greek, Italian, and Puerto Rican-inspired cuisines, Huntsville offers a wide range of options to satisfy your morning cravings.From cozy bakeries to charming cafes, we've handpicked the most mouthwatering eateries that use locally sourced ingredients.Get ready to indulge in freshly-baked breads, expertly crafted coffee, and unforgettable dishes.Let's dive in!Key TakeawaysHuntsville, AL offers a variety of breakfast options ranging from casual diners to cozy bakeries and trendy cafes.There is a mix of cuisines available for breakfast, including American, Greek, Italian, and Puerto Rican-inspired dishes.Many of the breakfast spots in Huntsville have a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere, making them perfect for starting the day at ease.Whether you're looking for familiar flavors, freshly baked goods, or unique and innovative breakfast dishes, Huntsville has something to offer for every breakfast preference.Neighborhood Diner, Another Broken Egg Cafe, City Cafe DinerWe recently tried out Neighborhood Diner, Another Broken Egg Cafe, and City Cafe Diner for breakfast, and we were impressed with the familiar flavors and laid-back atmosphere at each of these local favorites.Neighborhood Diner had a cozy, neighborhood feel with friendly staff and a menu that offered classic American breakfast options like pancakes, omelets, and bacon and eggs. The food was delicious and satisfying, and we loved the relaxed ambiance of the diner.Another Broken Egg Cafe had a slightly more upscale vibe, with a modern and trendy atmosphere. The menu featured a mix of different cuisines, including American, Greek, and Italian dishes. We enjoyed the unique flavors and creative breakfast options, like their signature benedicts and stuffed French toast. And let's not forget their extensive cake selection! The cakes and desserts were absolutely delicious and a perfect way to end our meal.City Cafe Diner had a welcoming and laid-back feel, with a diverse menu that offered something for everyone. They served breakfast all day, which was a big plus for us. We indulged in their hearty breakfast platters and enjoyed the comforting and flavorful dishes. The diner had a homey ambiance that made us feel at ease, and the friendly service added to the overall pleasant experience.Overall, we highly recommend trying out Neighborhood Diner, Another Broken Egg Cafe, and City Cafe Diner for a delicious breakfast experience. Each of these local favorites offers familiar flavors and a laid-back atmosphere that's sure to leave you satisfied.Edgars Bakery, Dolce Pan BakeryAfter trying out Neighborhood Diner, Another Broken Egg Cafe, and City Cafe Diner, we were excited to explore the roomy and casual bakeries of Edgars Bakery and Dolce Pan Bakery.Edgars BakeryFreshly-baked bread and pastries that tantalize your taste budsHand-crafted sandwiches filled with flavorful ingredientsModern and laid-back interiors that create a comfortable atmosphereDolce Pan BakeryStraightforward eatery with Puerto Rican-inspired dishes that bring a unique twist to breakfastRustic-chic ambiance that transports you to a cozy countryside bakeryHomemade pastries and aromatic coffee that make for a delightful morning treatEdgars Bakery offers a wide selection of freshly-baked goods, from mouthwatering bread to delicious pastries. Their sandwiches are made with care and are bursting with flavor. The modern and laid-back atmosphere of the bakery makes it a great place to enjoy a leisurely breakfast.Dolce Pan Bakery stands out with its Puerto Rican-inspired dishes that add a touch of excitement to the breakfast scene. The rustic-chic ambiance creates a warm and inviting environment, perfect for starting your day off right. Don't miss out on their homemade pastries and aromatic coffee that will satisfy any craving.In the search for the best breakfast in Huntsville, Alabama, Edgars Bakery and Dolce Pan Bakery are definitely worth a visit.Cafe 153, Honest Coffee Roasters Huntsville, Panera Bread, Flint River Coffee Company, Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro, The LumberyardCafe 153, Honest Coffee Roasters Huntsville, Panera Bread, Flint River Coffee Company, Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro, and The Lumberyard are all fantastic breakfast spots in Huntsville, offering a variety of delicious options to satisfy any craving. Whether you're in the mood for a warm and easygoing eatery or a trendy and modern cafe, Huntsville has you covered.Cafe 153 is the perfect spot for a simple and hearty breakfast, serving up sandwiches and waffles that will leave you feeling satisfied. Honest Coffee Roasters Huntsville offers a welcoming atmosphere with craft coffee beverages and delectable sandwiches and pastries. Panera Bread provides a cozy and living room vibe, along with healthy breakfast options and massive servings. Flint River Coffee Company is a homey and comfortable restaurant that serves freshly-roasted coffee and scratch-made deli sandwiches. And for those with dietary restrictions, Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro is a dedicated gluten-free bakery and bistro that offers a wide range of gluten-free breakfast options. The Lumberyard is a trendy and modern cafe that serves up unique and innovative breakfast dishes with locally sourced ingredients. These breakfast spots in Huntsville are sure to satisfy any breakfast craving.Now, let's move on to some other amazing breakfast spots in Huntsville. Metro Diner, Big Spring Cafe, 1892 East Restaurant & Tavern, and The Eaves Restaurant are all relaxed restaurants that offer delicious breakfast options. Metro Diner is known for its home-cooked Southern fare and hearty family breakfasts. Big Spring Cafe, a historic diner with a cozy atmosphere, is famous for its burgers and breakfast dishes. 1892 East Restaurant & Tavern is a charming restaurant and tavern located in a historic building, offering creative and delicious breakfast options with locally sourced ingredients. Finally, The Eaves Restaurant is an elegant and sophisticated restaurant that serves an upscale breakfast menu with beautifully plated dishes made from high-quality ingredients. These breakfast spots in Huntsville provide a variety of options for a satisfying and enjoyable breakfast experience.Metro Diner, Big Spring Cafe, 1892 East Restaurant & Tavern, The Eaves RestaurantThe Eaves Restaurant offers an upscale breakfast menu with beautifully plated dishes made from high-quality ingredients. Nestled in the heart of Huntsville, Alabama, this elegant and sophisticated restaurant is a must-visit for breakfast enthusiasts.Here's why we think The Eaves Restaurant stands out among the rest:Exquisite Culinary Creations:From gourmet omelettes to fluffy pancakes, every dish at The Eaves is a work of art.The chefs take pride in their attention to detail, ensuring that each plate is visually stunning and bursting with flavor.The use of high-quality ingredients elevates the taste and texture of every bite, making each dish a memorable experience.The menu offers a diverse range of options, catering to both traditional breakfast lovers and those seeking unique flavor combinations.Impeccable Dining Experience:The atmosphere at The Eaves is refined and inviting, with an ambiance that exudes elegance and sophistication.The attentive and friendly staff provide excellent service, ensuring that every guest feels pampered and well taken care of.Whether you're enjoying a quiet breakfast alone or celebrating a special occasion with loved ones, The Eaves provides a memorable dining experience.Local Charm and Convenience:Located in the heart of Huntsville, The Eaves is a convenient spot for locals and visitors alike to indulge in a luxurious breakfast experience.The restaurant embraces the local community, incorporating regional flavors and ingredients into their dishes, giving a unique twist to classic breakfast favorites.The Eaves Restaurant is a hidden gem that showcases the best of Huntsville's culinary scene, making it a must-visit destination for breakfast enthusiasts.Simple and Relaxed AtmosphereWhen it comes to finding a breakfast spot with a simple and relaxed atmosphere, we've got you covered. These restaurants offer a comfortable dining environment that's casual and inviting.Whether you're looking for a laid-back cafe or a cozy diner, these places provide a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast.Comfortable Dining EnvironmentWe really enjoy dining at the neighborhood diner because it offers a pleasantly laid-back atmosphere. The cozy booths and dim lighting create a relaxed ambiance that makes us feel right at home.The friendly staff always greets us with a warm smile and provides excellent service throughout our meal.The menu is filled with classic comfort foods, like fluffy pancakes and crispy bacon, that never fail to satisfy our cravings. The diner also offers a variety of options for those with dietary restrictions, including gluten-free and vegetarian choices.Whether we're starting our day with a hearty breakfast or enjoying a leisurely lunch, the comfortable dining environment of the neighborhood diner always leaves us feeling content and well-fed.Casual and Inviting AmbianceI love how the neighborhood diner creates a casual and inviting ambiance with its simple and relaxed atmosphere.The moment you walk through the doors, you're greeted with friendly smiles and the comforting smell of freshly brewed coffee.The cozy booths and warm lighting make you feel right at home, while the soft background music adds to the relaxed atmosphere.The menu offers a variety of delicious options, from classic breakfast dishes to mouthwatering lunch specials.Whether you're in the mood for fluffy pancakes or a juicy burger, the diner has something to satisfy every craving.It's the perfect place to start your day with a leisurely breakfast, surrounded by the comforting buzz of conversation and the aroma of sizzling bacon.Relaxed Atmosphere for BreakfastOur favorite bakery, Dolce Pan Bakery, offers a relaxed atmosphere for breakfast and serves a wide variety of freshly-baked bread and pastries.The moment we step into Dolce Pan Bakery, we're greeted by the warm and inviting aroma of freshly-baked goods. The rustic-chic ambiance instantly puts us at ease, making it the perfect place to start our morning.The bakery boasts a range of hand-crafted sandwiches that pair perfectly with their freshly-baked bread. Whether we're in the mood for a classic ham and cheese or a more adventurous Puerto Rican-inspired creation, Dolce Pan Bakery has us covered.And of course, we can't forget about their pastries. From flaky croissants to delectable danishes, there's something for everyone's sweet tooth. Pair it with a cup of their homemade coffee, and we've the perfect breakfast to kick-start our day.Familiar FlavorsThe breakfast options at Neighborhood Diner, Another Broken Egg Cafe, and City Cafe Diner offer familiar flavors that satisfy our cravings. These local favorites provide a simple and relaxed atmosphere where we can truly feel at ease. With their laid-back restaurants and a mix of American, Greek, and Italian dishes, we're guaranteed a great start to our day.One thing that sets these establishments apart is their extensive cake selection. From delicious cakes to mouthwatering desserts, we can indulge in a sweet treat after our meal. The aroma of freshly-baked bread and pastries fills the air at Edgars Bakery and Dolce Pan Bakery. These roomy and casual bakeries offer hand-crafted sandwiches and a modern, laid-back atmosphere.For those seeking a straightforward and flavorful breakfast, Cafe 153, Honest Coffee Roasters Huntsville, Panera Bread, Flint River Coffee Company, Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro, and The Lumberyard have got us covered. Cafe 153 welcomes us with its warm and easygoing eatery, serving up fresh coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, and waffles. Honest Coffee Roasters Huntsville offers craft coffee beverages, along with sandwiches and pastries in a simple and welcoming cafe.Whether we prefer a cozy and comfortable restaurant like Flint River Coffee Company, a dedicated gluten-free bakery and bistro like Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro, or a trendy and modern cafe like The Lumberyard, Huntsville has a range of options to satisfy our breakfast cravings.Frequently Asked QuestionsAre There Any Vegetarian or Vegan Options Available at These Breakfast Spots?There are indeed vegetarian and vegan options available at these breakfast spots. Each restaurant offers a variety of dishes that cater to different dietary preferences.From Neighborhood Diner's Greek and Italian options to Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro's dedicated gluten-free offerings, there's something for everyone.Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast sandwich or a delicious pastry, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without compromising your dietary choices.Do Any of These Restaurants Offer Gluten-Free Breakfast Options?Yes, some of these restaurants do offer gluten-free breakfast options.Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro is a dedicated gluten-free bakery and bistro that offers a wide range of gluten-free breakfast choices. They use fresh and high-quality ingredients to create delicious meals.Cafe 153 also provides a simple and hearty breakfast with gluten-free options available.Are There Any Unique or Specialty Breakfast Dishes That These Restaurants Are Known For?There are definitely some unique and specialty breakfast dishes that these restaurants are known for. Each place has its own standout options that set it apart.For example, The Lumberyard offers innovative breakfast dishes with artistic and Instagram-worthy presentations.Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro is dedicated to gluten-free options and offers a wide range of delicious breakfast choices.And 1892 East Restaurant & Tavern is known for its creative and delicious breakfast options made with locally sourced ingredients.Do Any of These Breakfast Spots Have Outdoor Seating or Patio Areas?Yes, some of these breakfast spots have outdoor seating or patio areas.It's a delight to enjoy a scrumptious breakfast in the fresh air, surrounded by nature or the hustle and bustle of the city.The outdoor seating provides a charming and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for starting your day off right.Whether you prefer a cozy patio or a spacious outdoor area, these breakfast spots have got you covered.Soak in the sunshine and savor a delicious meal at these delightful breakfast destinations.Are Reservations Required or Recommended at Any of These Restaurants for Breakfast?Reservations aren't required or recommended at any of these restaurants for breakfast.These breakfast spots in Huntsville, AL offer a laid-back and casual dining experience. Whether you're looking for a simple and hearty breakfast, freshly baked pastries and bread, or a classic Southern breakfast, you can walk in and enjoy a delicious meal without needing a reservation.ConclusionIn conclusion, Huntsville, Alabama is a breakfast lover's paradise, offering a diverse range of flavors and experiences.From cozy bakeries serving up freshly-baked goodies to charming cafes and historic diners, there's something for everyone.So why settle for a boring breakfast when you can embark on a culinary journey through the best breakfast spots in town?Are you ready to awaken your taste buds and start your day off right?
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2024.05.19 00:07 jfk52917 Collecting All Pre-Euro Currency: Post 1

Collecting All Pre-Euro Currency: Post 1
New items: 1000 Italian lire, 200 Greek drachma
Total cost: €0.00
Total bills: 2
Total coins: 0
Partly inspired by another poster on here who has quite the European collection, I’ve decided to post my journey as I collect pre-euro notes. I’m on a budget, so posts may be infrequent at times, and notes won’t be uncirculated, but I do have a certain quality level I want.
I’ve divided the task out by aiming to collect one note at a time from each country in ascending order, according to what Wikipedia said was “common,” then “rare,” even if this isn’t fully accurate. I also want to get the coins in a similar pattern, but I expect these to be much easier, considering there weren’t really any valuable metals in circulation in the 1990s and 2000s.
So to begin with post 1: I’m currently in Budapest, which has some wonderful coin stores. I went to a coin store that happens to have a note junk pile, and in it, I found a good quality 1000 Italian lire and 200 Greek drachma. Incredibly, when I asked the price, the salesman said he’d give them to me as a gift, along with a 100 million adópengő in bad shape that I wanted, making my first items free. I’ve gotten some reasonable deals in the past with him, too, and though he strikes me as gruff, he’s always been kind. I vastly prefer getting notes at local coin stores, and this is why.
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2024.05.18 23:11 Sweet-Count2557 Chant Restaurant in Chicago,IL,United States

Chant Restaurant in Chicago,IL,United States
Chant Restaurant in Chicago,IL,United States
Chant: Elevating Global Cuisine in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL - A Culinary Journey Like No Other
Price Level: $$ - $$$
Chant clears the kitchen for a new menu. Our global cuisine menu uses the freshest ingredients to create the best Global-inspired meals. We also have a full bar, featuring our own liquor infusions! We're a Hyde Park favorite for great food and the best cocktails in the area and beyond.At Chant, we take pride in offering a diverse range of global cuisine options. Our talented chefs meticulously select the freshest ingredients to craft mouthwatering dishes that are inspired by flavors from around the world. Whether you're craving a spicy Thai curry, a savory Italian pasta, or a hearty American burger, our menu has something to satisfy every palate.Not only do we excel in our culinary offerings, but we also boast a fully stocked bar that is sure to impress even the most discerning cocktail connoisseurs. Our skilled mixologists have created a selection of unique and tantalizing cocktails, many of which feature our own homemade liquor infusions. From classic favorites to innovative creations, our bar is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a refreshing drink.Located in Hyde Park, Chant has become a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike. Our reputation for serving exceptional food and crafting the best cocktails in the area has made us a favorite among food enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner, a casual lunch, or a vibrant night out with friends, Chant offers an inviting atmosphere and a menu that will leave you craving for more.Experience the culinary delights and vibrant ambiance of Chant. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience that will transport your taste buds to new heights. Book your table today and embark on a gastronomic journey like no other.
Cuisines of Chant in Chicago,IL,United States
Chant Restaurant is a culinary haven for those seeking a unique and diverse dining experience. With a focus on fusion cuisine, this establishment seamlessly blends flavors and techniques from various culinary traditions, resulting in a truly remarkable menu. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, or have dietary restrictions such as gluten intolerance, Chant Restaurant has got you covered. Their commitment to providing vegetarian-friendly, vegan options, and gluten-free options ensures that everyone can indulge in their delectable creations. From mouthwatering plant-based dishes to innovative gluten-free alternatives, Chant Restaurant caters to a wide range of dietary preferences without compromising on taste or quality. So, whether you are a food enthusiast looking to explore new flavors or someone with specific dietary needs, Chant Restaurant is the perfect destination to satisfy your cravings.
Features of Chant in Chicago,IL,United States
DeliveryTakeoutSeatingWheelchair AccessibleServes AlcoholFull BarAccepts American ExpressAccepts MastercardAccepts VisaFree WifiAccepts DiscoverTable ServiceStreet ParkingTelevisionAccepts Credit Cards
Menu of Chant in Chicago,IL,United States
Location of Chant in Chicago,IL,United States
Contact of Chant in Chicago,IL,United States
+1 773-324-1999
1509 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615-4509
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2024.05.18 21:56 Sweet-Count2557 Best Things to Do in Medford Ma

Best Things to Do in Medford Ma
Best Things to Do in Medford Ma Welcome to Medford, MA! We're here to show you the best things to do in this vibrant city.Get ready to immerse yourselves in history, explore fascinating museums, and take in the beauty of outdoor activities.Indulge your taste buds with delicious cuisine and find hidden treasures while shopping.Immerse yourself in the arts and culture scene, and enjoy the many parks and recreation areas.Whether you're a history buff, foodie, or nature lover, Medford has something for everyone.Let's dive in and discover the best of Medford, MA!Key TakeawaysHistoric sites and museums offer a glimpse into the past of Medford, including the Royall House and Slave Quarters and the Isaac Royall Jr. birthplace.Outdoor activities in Medford include exploring the Middlesex Fells Reservation, fishing in the Mystic River, and swimming and picnicking at Wright's Pond.Family-friendly attractions in Medford include the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, Mystic River State Reservation, and Medford Condon Shell for live performances.Medford offers a variety of dining experiences, from local restaurants serving Italian and international cuisine to farmers' markets with fresh produce and artisanal products.Historic Sites and MuseumsWe highly recommend visiting the Royall House and Slave Quarters, which offers a guided tour and provides an educational experience, giving us a glimpse into Medford's past. This historic site takes us back to colonial times, allowing us to learn about the rich history of the area. As we walk through the house, we can see the collection of antiques and artifacts that tell the story of Medford's early days. The knowledgeable guides share fascinating stories about the people who lived and worked here, including Isaac Royall Jr., who was born in this very house.The Royall House and Slave Quarters is more than just a museum; it's an opportunity to engage with the past and reflect on the legacy of slavery in America. The Slave Quarters is a sobering reminder of the harsh realities faced by enslaved people during this time. By exploring this part of the site, we gain a deeper understanding of the lives of those who were enslaved and the impact of their labor on the development of Medford and the nation.The guided tour at the Royall House and Slave Quarters is an excellent educational experience for all ages. The guides are passionate about sharing the history and are skilled at making the past come alive. They encourage questions and foster discussions, ensuring that visitors leave with a comprehensive understanding of Medford's colonial history.Visiting the Royall House and Slave Quarters isn't only a chance to learn about the past, but it's also an opportunity to honor the stories of those who came before us. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of freedom and the ongoing struggle for equality. So, make sure to add this historic site to your Medford itinerary for an educational and thought-provoking experience.Outdoor ActivitiesWhen it comes to outdoor activities in Medford, MA, there's no shortage of options. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, or fishing, this town has it all.From the expansive Middlesex Fells Reservation with its scenic trails, to the tranquil Mystic River offering fishing opportunities, there's something for everyone to enjoy in the great outdoors of Medford.Hiking in MedfordThe Middlesex Fells Reservation offers a variety of hiking trails for outdoor enthusiasts in Medford, MA. Nestled in a 2,575-acre natural park, the reservation provides some of the best hiking trails in the area. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced hiker, there are scenic hiking spots that cater to all skill levels.As you traverse the trails, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of lush forests, sparkling lakes, and vibrant wildflowers. The diverse terrain of the reservation offers a unique experience with each hike, from gentle slopes to challenging ascents.Immerse yourself in nature as you explore the Middlesex Fells Reservation, and discover the beauty that Medford has to offer. So put on your hiking boots and get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure.Biking Trails in MedfordLet's explore the biking trails in Medford, MA for some exciting outdoor activities.Medford offers a variety of biking routes that cater to all levels of experience. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced cyclist, there's something for everyone.One of the best biking routes in Medford is the Middlesex Fells Reservation, a 2,575-acre natural park with picturesque trails that wind through lush forests and serene lakes.The Mystic River Path is another popular choice, where you can enjoy a scenic ride along the river, taking in the beautiful views and wildlife.And if you're looking for some biking events, keep an eye out for the Medford Arts Festival, which often includes biking activities and competitions.Fishing Opportunities in MedfordWe love the fishing opportunities in Medford, MA for some exciting outdoor activities.Whether you're an experienced angler or just starting out, Medford offers a variety of fishing spots that are sure to satisfy your fishing cravings.The Mystic River is a popular choice among locals and visitors alike, known for its abundance of fish species such as bass, trout, and perch.For a serene and picturesque fishing experience, head to the Mystic Lakes, where you can enjoy boating and fishing while surrounded by beautiful scenery.And if you're looking for a peaceful spot to cast your line, Wright's Pond Conservation Area is the perfect choice.Don't forget to pack your fishing gear, including a rod, reel, bait, and tackle box, to ensure a successful fishing trip in Medford.Family-Friendly AttractionsAmelia Earhart Birthplace Museum is a must-visit attraction for families in Medford, MA. This museum is dedicated to commemorating aviation history and honoring the famous aviator, Amelia Earhart. As you step inside the museum, you'll be transported back in time to learn about Earhart's incredible achievements and her impact on the world of aviation. The exhibits are engaging and educational, providing a fascinating insight into Earhart's life and legacy.For families looking for more educational experiences, the Medford Family Network offers a variety of engaging programs for kids. From interactive workshops to engaging classes, the Medford Family Network provides a nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. These programs are designed to stimulate curiosity, promote creativity, and foster a love for learning in young minds.As you explore the family-friendly attractions in Medford, MA, you'll also come across Mystic River State Reservation. This picturesque spot is perfect for picnics and wildlife spotting. Spend a leisurely afternoon surrounded by nature, enjoying the serene beauty of the Mystic River.Now that we've explored the family-friendly attractions in Medford, MA, it's time to satisfy our taste buds with the diverse dining and food experiences this city has to offer.Dining and Food ExperiencesWhen exploring Medford, MA, one can't resist the mouth-watering aromas and delectable flavors of the local restaurants serving famous Italian cuisine, international cuisines, and fresh seafood dishes. Medford is home to a variety of dining options that cater to all tastes and preferences. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty plate of pasta, a flavorful curry, or a succulent lobster dish, you'll find it all in Medford.For those seeking a farm-to-table experience, there are several restaurants that prioritize sourcing ingredients from local farms and suppliers. These establishments not only offer delicious dishes but also support the local community and promote sustainability. From seasonal salads to grass-fed steaks, farm-to-table restaurants in Medford are a treat for food enthusiasts looking for a truly authentic and fresh dining experience.In addition to the diverse range of restaurants, Medford also hosts culinary events throughout the year. These events showcase the talents of local chefs, highlight different cuisines, and provide an opportunity to indulge in unique food experiences. From food festivals to chef-led cooking classes, there's always something exciting happening in Medford for food lovers.Whether you're a resident or a visitor, exploring the dining and food experiences in Medford is a must. From the vibrant flavors of Italian cuisine to the exotic spices of international dishes, the city offers a culinary journey that's sure to satisfy any palate. So, grab a seat at one of the local restaurants, savor the flavors, and immerse yourself in the vibrant food scene of Medford.ShoppingWhen it comes to shopping in Medford, MA, there are plenty of local gems to discover. Whether you're in need of some retail therapy or searching for unique artisanal finds, Medford has something for everyone.From the boutiques and specialty stores in the Medford Square shopping district to the wide range of retail options at Meadow Glen Mall, you'll be sure to find what you're looking for.Local Shopping GemsWe love exploring Medford's local shopping gems for unique finds and hidden treasures. Here are some of our favorite spots to indulge in some retail therapy:Medford Square shopping district: This charming area is home to a variety of boutiques and specialty stores. From trendy fashion boutiques to quaint gift shops, you'll find a little bit of everything in Medford Square.Meadow Glen Mall: If you're looking for a wider range of retail options, head to Meadow Glen Mall. This shopping center features popular chain stores as well as local shops, making it a one-stop destination for all your shopping needs.Local artisan shops: For truly unique gifts and crafts, check out the local artisan shops in Medford. These hidden gems offer handmade items that you won't find anywhere else. From handcrafted jewelry to beautifully crafted home decor, you're sure to find something special.Medford's farmers' markets: Don't forget to visit Medford's farmers' markets for fresh produce and groceries. These markets not only offer a wide selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables but also provide a great opportunity to support local farmers and artisans.Retail Therapy OptionsIf you're in the mood for some retail therapy, there are plenty of options to explore in Medford, MA. The Medford Square shopping district is a must-visit, with its charming boutiques and specialty stores offering a unique shopping experience. You can also head to Meadow Glen Mall, which boasts a wide range of retail options to cater to all your shopping needs.For those looking for something different, Medford is home to local artisan shops where you can find unique gifts and crafts made by talented local artists. And don't forget to check out the farmers' markets in Medford, where you can browse through fresh produce and artisanal products.After indulging in some retail therapy, it's time to discover the next section about the unique artisanal finds in Medford.Unique Artisanal FindsLet's explore the wide array of unique artisanal finds in Medford, MA, where you can discover one-of-a-kind treasures while shopping.Here are some must-visit spots for those looking for artisanal crafts and local handmade products:Medford Square shopping district: This charming area is home to boutiques and specialty stores that offer a variety of artisanal crafts. From handcrafted jewelry to beautifully designed ceramics, you're sure to find something special here.Local artisan shops: Medford is known for its thriving artisan community, and you can find their creations in the many local artisan shops scattered throughout the city. These shops showcase an eclectic mix of handmade products, including artwork, textiles, and unique home decor items.Medford's farmers' markets: Not only can you find fresh produce and groceries at Medford's farmers' markets, but you can also discover a range of locally made artisanal products. From homemade jams and preserves to hand-poured candles, these markets are a treasure trove of unique finds.Assembly Row outlet stores: If you're looking for great deals on high-quality artisanal products, head to Assembly Row. This shopping destination features outlet stores where you can find discounted prices on everything from clothing and accessories to home goods and specialty items.Whether you're searching for a special gift or simply want to support local artisans, Medford offers a wealth of opportunities to discover unique artisanal finds while shopping.Arts and CultureThe Chevalier Theatre offers a historic venue for performances, showcasing a variety of arts and cultural events in Medford, MA. Located in the heart of Medford Square, this beautifully restored theater has a rich history dating back to 1927. Its grand architecture and elegant interior make it a captivating setting for a wide range of performances, including concerts, plays, dance shows, and comedy acts.The local art scene in Medford is vibrant and diverse. The town is home to many talented artists, and the Chevalier Theatre serves as a platform for them to showcase their work. The theater regularly hosts art exhibitions, featuring paintings, sculptures, and other forms of visual art. It's a great opportunity for art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the local art scene and discover new talent.In addition to its role as a cultural hub, the Chevalier Theatre also hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year. From film screenings to poetry readings, there's always something happening at this historic venue. These events not only entertain, but also educate and inspire, offering a glimpse into different cultures and perspectives.Attending a performance or cultural event at the Chevalier Theatre is an enriching experience that allows you to connect with the arts and culture of Medford. Whether you're a fan of live music, theater, or visual arts, this historic venue has something for everyone. So, grab your friends or family and immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and cultural scene of Medford.Frequently Asked QuestionsAre There Any Restrictions or Guidelines for Visiting the Royall House and Slave Quarters?When visiting the Royall House and Slave Quarters, there are some restrictions and guidelines to keep in mind. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it's important to check for any updated visiting restrictions and COVID guidelines before your visit. This ensures the safety of all visitors and staff.The Royall House and Slave Quarters offers a unique and educational experience, allowing visitors to learn about the history of Medford and gain insight into the lives of those who lived there.What Are the Popular Hiking Trails in the Middlesex Fells Reservation?Looking for the best hiking trails near Medford, MA? Middlesex Fells Reservation has some popular paths worth exploring!With picturesque views and diverse terrain, these trails offer a thrilling adventure for outdoor enthusiasts.From the challenging Skyline Trail to the serene Crystal Springs Loop, there's something for everyone.Lace up your boots and get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.Happy hiking!Are Pets Allowed at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum?Pets aren't allowed at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum. It's important to follow the visiting guidelines to ensure a positive experience for everyone.The museum is dedicated to honoring the famous aviator and offers a unique glimpse into her life.While pets may not be able to join you on this particular excursion, there are plenty of other family-friendly attractions and outdoor activities in Medford, MA that welcome furry friends.Which Restaurants in Medford Offer Vegetarian or Vegan Options?When it comes to dining out as a vegetarian or vegan in Medford, Ma, there are several options to choose from. One interesting statistic is that there are over 10 restaurants in Medford that offer vegetarian or vegan options.Some popular choices include XYZ Restaurant, ABC Cafe, and LMN Bistro. These establishments provide a variety of delicious plant-based dishes that cater to different dietary preferences. Whether you're craving a hearty veggie burger or a fresh salad, Medford has something for everyone.Do the Local Farmers' Markets in Medford Accept Credit Cards or Only Cash?At the local farmers' markets in Medford, MA, you have the option to pay with either cash or credit card. The credit card acceptance at these markets allows for convenience and ease of payment, eliminating the need for carrying cash.However, using cash can have its advantages, such as avoiding transaction fees and keeping track of your spending.Ultimately, the choice between cash and credit card depends on your personal preference and needs.ConclusionAs we bid farewell to the vibrant city of Medford, MA, we can't help but be overwhelmed by the memories and experiences we've gathered along the way.From immersing ourselves in the rich history of the Royall House and Slave Quarters to indulging in mouthwatering seafood dishes and exploring the breathtaking beauty of the Middlesex Fells Reservation, Medford has truly captivated our hearts.So, whether it's the fascinating museums, outdoor adventures, family-friendly attractions, or the vibrant arts scene, Medford has left an indelible mark on our souls.Until we meet again, Medford!
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2024.05.18 20:55 Meydeey AmĂŠliorez votre ĂŠcriture avec Charstar AI : rapide et efficace

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2024.05.18 20:36 Reasonable-Ad7828 My idea for a Halo Battle Royal

Title: Halo: RingFall
Story: On Installation 06, 16807 Abashed Eulogy contemplates the history of the galaxy. All its conflicts, wars, and struggles. She ponders which of the many factions of the galaxy is truly the most powerful. Which one has the greatest potential for destruction and glory. So, she decides to experiment. Converting a large section of her ring, she transforms it into a battleground. The thick vegetation is cleared, making room for environments that mirror multiple locations. A frozen tundra with forerunner architecture, a barren desert with a human outpost, a sickly swamp with a banished fortress, and a volcanic waste with crumbling ruins. Scattered between them are dense forests, open plains, and some rivers. With the scenery set, she begins her testing.
Gameplay: At the start of each match, an Arkship will fly across the landscape, dispersing fighters wherever they wish to deploy. The players will control their descent within drop pods before landing and exiting in a first-person cinematic display (think Chief's landing on Delta Halo in Halo 2 in first-person). Weapons from every Halo game, expanded media and even some new ones will be scattered about, along with a small amount of vehicles. Weapons would include the “cut” ones from Infinite, Halo 3’s brute weapons, Reach’s expanded arsenal as well as stuff like the Stanchion, Flamethrower, gravity rifle, and others. Vehicles would be Mongoose, Warthog, Razorback, Ghost, Revenant (Halo 4 design), Chopper and Maurader. Perhaps also a Mantis and Reaver. To push players to a randomly generated middle, Abashed Eulogy will designate an era as inadequate and begin a purge. First, the area will begin to crack and pale, signaling the "closing of the ring". Once a set amount of time has passed, the cracked area will be ejected into space, eliminating anyone left in the area and shrinking the fighting space. Abashed Eulogy will also act as the announcer, commenting in what is happening and changes about to occur.
Player content: To make the gameplay more interesting, players can choose between six factions between three categories to play as. Each player can create three "characters" per faction and can switch between characters and factions between battles. Unlockable customization is earned in a Reach-like style with credits earned based on your gameplay and leveling up. Each faction has unique animations, drop pods, and melee weapons. Putting away your weapons will allow players to run faster and be weaponless at will. Content will be shared between characters but not factions. The categories and factions are these. The Alliance: UNSC Spartans and Swords of Sanghelios Elites The Betrayed: Banished Brutes and Endless Xalanyn The Hated: Flood Combat Forms and Created Prometheans UNSC: The spartans will be in Infinite style (though Reach proportions if you know what I mean) and contain armor options from all games. There are also 3 voice types ( technically six, considering it’s 3 per gender). First is a stoic and calm Spartan 2, second is a professional but more bantery and laid-back Spartan 3, and third is the much more vocal and chatty Spartan 4. They will use the familiar UNSC drop pods and wield the Spartan knives from Reach Assassinations. SoS: The Elites will contain male AND female elites, allowing us to finally see female elites in game. Their armor will range from all games though the base shape is their Infinite Design. HOWEVER, there is an optional third body type in the form of 343 (Halo 4/5) style Elites for those who wish to play as them. Voice types will be a strict and professional Covenant Elite, second will be a boisterous and loud remnant follower and third is a more approachable and open-minded Swords Elite. The drop pod used will be the Halo Reach style, with the cover sliding up and the elite jumping out. Their melee weapon will likewise bet the Reach-style energy daggers.
The Banished: This will allow us to finally play as the brutes. They will have two body types; trimmed and neat Infinite Style or shaggy/hairy Halo 2 style. No female brutes. Armor will be from all games (2, 3, Reach and Infinite). Voice types will include a snarling savage that rarely talks, a devote covenant follower from Halo 3, or the bombastic and snarling Infinite style. Their drop pods will be the ones form Infinite, with fire and explosions, belching smoke and flame while the brute leaps out and roars. Unlike other factions, the Brutes use their fists as their melee weapons, with their running animations while “armed” being the beserking lope from Halo 2.
The Endless: This will be fun, allowing the expansion of Xalanyn design. I’m assuming they resemble the Harbinger, so they’ll be slender and regal, floating above the ground as if swimming in water. Due to the Harbinger being female, I’m going to say males and females are playable, with their armor taking inspiration from the already-seen designs as well as some influence from the Reapers of Mass Effects (the reapers themselves, not the Husks) Their voice lines could be a calm, regal figure that looks down on other species, an unhinged fighter who wants revenge for their betrayal and a solum warrior who feels they are dying and have little left. Their drop pod could be almost anything, but I feel they’d exit it with arms folded over their chest, floating out as if underwater. Their melee weapon would be their hand coated in energy to act as slashing blades.
The Flood: Getting to play as a Combat-Form has a lot of potential. Three body types; human, elite and brute, with armor being different ranks of each before they were infected. Voice lines will be super fun. The first is the Primordial; ancient and calm, talking about the inevitability of its victory and monologuing on ancient times. The second would be the Gravemind we know and love, speaking in riddles and metaphors before going unhinged and angry. And the third would be a proto-gravemind, snarling and groaning like a classic zombie and only speaking the occasional broken phrase or word. Their drop pod would be a flood sac, with the player crawling out of it. Their melee weapon will be tentacles that extend from their arm, and these also wrap around any weapon they pick up to aid in reloading.
The Created: The Prometheans would be soldiers, though modified to look a bit less “floaty”. A combination of what they are and the design that Wernissage created on YouTube. Their armor designs could range from Halo 4’s with different colors and lights, to 5’s more vivid metal and perhaps a few more floaty bits. Voice lines would include a dull, mechanical voice, very robotic and stiff. The second would be similar to Halo 5, serving Cortana and believing in the superiority of machines, and last would be a LifeWorker drone, striving to protect life and feeling they are only doing what they must by killing. Their drop pod would be a solid metal cylinder that disassembles partially to form the soldier itself, floating apart and then reforming into the player. Their melee weapon would be similar to the Knights light blade.
Additional Game Modes: A survival-style game with between 96 to 99 Flood players, unarmed, against 1 to 4 survivors who drop down and have to scavenge and attempt to kill the flood before they are killed. There could also be an Infection Style game where there are 99 survivors and 1 Alpha Flood who is a Juggernaut. Whenever a survivor is killed, they are turned into a flood form with their original character’s armor (or one of their flood character if they an endless or Promethean) and they keep respawning until either all survivors are dead or the timer runs out. Release and Future Content: On release, everyone who buys the game (which would be about $20, gets a 100-tier season pass that they can work through to earn customizations for their armor and decals. Think how For Honor does their passes. However, once the season is done (after a month or two) the pass remains so you can continue to unlock. The following season would introduce a new category and two new factions. Ancient Humans and Forerunners. Further seasons would include an ODST faction, a covenant Prelate Factions, a Fringe Faction that uses the Dazreme, an ONI season that has UNSC customization for Elites, Brutes, Prometheans, and radio-controlled Flood. A Covenant Season that unlocks Honor Guard Armor for elites, brutes and flood and Covenant Spartans, Prometheans, and Endless. The ideas go on and on.
Would this ever happen? Probably not. But I think it would make an amazing game that would breath life back into Halo without rewriting anything and would be an amazing thing!
That’s how I would make a Halo Battle Royal Game.
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2024.05.18 17:54 chmendez Today's Roman Phrase: "Color est e pluribus unus". Virgil (poem "Moretum")

English translation: "Color is one from [the blending of] many"
This phrase seems to be one of the inspirations of the phrase that appreas in the Great Seal of the US: "E pluribus unum"
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2024.05.18 17:14 NealConroy Trios where, 2 of 3, killed by Chicago police, since 1970.

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2024.05.18 16:25 PLpro12 How do I optimize my Amazon FBA listings for maximum visibility in search results reddit?

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2024.05.18 16:03 ZacInStl Psalm 138, Saturday, May 18, 2024

Psalms 138 (KJV)
A Psalm of David.
Psalms 138:1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. 4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth. 5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
Psalms 138:6 Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off. 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. 8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
If I had to focus on one particular aspect of this psalm of David, it would be the INTEGRITY OF GOD. Let’s dig in to it.
Verse 1: David was a king in a land surrounded by pagan god worshippers. - He had Egypt to the southwest, Arabia to the Southeast, Sheba and eastern Horn of Africa between them, the Philistines we’re to his immediate west until ve vanquished them, the Edomites, Amorites, and Moabites to his immediate east, the Syrians and Phoenicians to his north, and Jebusites, Hittites and Gibeonites interspersed through the land. - As Hebrew king, it was his DUTY to proclaim the truths of God!s goodness before the followers of pagan gods.
Verse 2: In order for his public life to have any real power, he needed to make sure his private life measured up, so he made his entire life a life of worship
Verse 3: David trusted God’s promises
Verses 4 5: David understood the impact that his testimony would have on other kings. Lebanon and Tyre supplied materials to David, and artificers to Solomon to help construct the Temple at a time all other kings refused to attack Israel. Once David was crowned king, his warfare was not primarily defensive (as it was with Saul), but primarily offensive, to take the land that God had promised Israel. They finally had peace by the very end of David’s life, so Solomon could focus on building the Temp,e instead of feeding an army.
Verse 6: David trusted the grace of God:
Verse 7: David trusted the protection and power of God:
Verse 8: David trusted the will of God:
Questions and thoughts to ponder:
  1. What verse stood out the most to you? How did it stand out?
  2. If God puts so much integrity on his name, how much integrity do you put on yours?
  3. How do relate to trusting the will of God, no matter what?
  4. Please share any other thoughts related to this passage.
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2024.05.18 15:39 Unable_Butterfly_237 Writer's Block

Pondering on the journey of words and bumping into a..? a..? is how I define writer's block. The ink yearns for relationship with the pad, but it must learn patience; because writing is more than that. It's akin to a slow paintbrush thrust on a canvas. To creating art with words. I believe there's beauty in the block. It isn't meant to discourage, but to inspire, to fine tune. Think of the static as music for your ears. Embrace the silence and embrace your story in the process. Who can tell your story better than you? The right sentence, right phrase, right word, is already in your story. You are your story in the flesh. The treasure chest with words wrapped in gold is your jewelry for you to wear only. Pulling out your hair would not help your brain find the right words in any way shape or form no matter how hard you pull. I'm pulling for you, hoping you'll embrace.... writer's block.
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2024.05.18 15:32 Gambit-Accepted DAK Battlegroups And DLC Ideas

DAK Battlegroups And DLC Ideas
With the recent additional content for DAK, I’ve had a lot of ideas poking around in the back of my head about new battlegroups that could be developed and other related ideas for DAK. Having a creative bent of mind, I decided to do a write up of these ideas for publication, ideally to influence what comes out later, but mostly for my own enjoyment. This is what this post contains.
The perspective I’m coming from in this post is that, to me, it would be non-sensical for Relic to develop another sequel to Coh, as the release of Coh3 has demonstrated that you have to compete directly with the predecessors, leading to schisms in the playerbase. Moving to Coh3 made a lot of sense, as the technology required updating, but now that that is done, I feel doubling down on DLC for Coh3 in terms of new factions, battlegroups and content is the way to go, unless some fundamental technology leap happens in the next 10 years. Coh3 should be treated as the ‘platform’ on which Coh is developed. Even if we have to wait another 5 years for another faction, this probably makes the most sense. This way, the effort that would go to porting functionality to a new game, can be spent on creating new content and new features for the already existing game.
In terms of the design of the battlegroups, I wanted to make them thematic, different from existing battlegroups, unique and mostly historically accurate. The interesting aspect of DAK battlegroups is that you have a limited pool of units to work with.
Without further ado, here are my battlegroup ideas:
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Central Idea: Logistics, augmenting Halftrack Deployment System. The battlegroup focuses on mobility and efficient resource expenditure.
Opel Blitz Fuel Truck: The Opel Blitz Fuel Truck should have two effects with the lockdown, when locked down on fuel, it should increase the rate of fuel supply, probably by more than a normal cache, however when locked down in base, it should reduce fuel cost of the vehicles in the selected structure, so kind of like officer supervision. This would encourage more active micro management of the unit. When it dies it should have a large AOE explosion, meaning friendly units should avoid it and also that it can be driven towards enemy units, kinda like a less efficient Goliath that you can't manually detonate, I can’t see this being anything but ludicrously fun. You really could go nuts with the audio design on that. Top Up Vehicle should be an ability that can be targeted on friendly vehicles. Once done, the target vehicle has faster speed, acceleration and deceleration for a fixed distance. Note this is a fixed distance, instead of time, so if the vehicle doesn't move, it won't 'expend' the ability.
Recharge Halftrack Deployment: This feeds into DAK’s tempo playstyle by allowing you to muster units rapidly. The situations where I see this being useful are early in the game when you want to get double call ins early to build out your composition at a discount or later in the game where you’re trying to mass late game armour quickly. For instance, calling in a P4 as a stopgap measure before calling in a Tiger 90 seconds later, especially if you build up a bank in the lategame.
Panzer III Munitions Supply Vehicle: Largely self explanatory, its like the Munitions Store for US, except mobile and provides different buffs. I could see this unit being coupled with ATGs and LeIGs being strong, as well as recharging snares faster, it compliments that infantry and support weapon playstyle nicely. The unit also can drop MG42s and Mortars, which give DAK manpower efficient access to more team weapons, diversifying potential builds.
Vehicle ROF Ability: Self explanatory. Could see it being strong on Marders, Tigers and Stug Ds. You could make this a global ability but here I’ve stuck with a unit ability.
Ability/Upgrades Discount: This essentially makes Unit Upgrades and Unit Abilities 50% cheaper for the duration. Its thematically appropriate and potentially a strong ability. If you could pair this with the Panzer III Muntions Vehicle, grenades would be cheaper but also recharge faster, although this combination could apply to a whole bunch of different things. Strategies where you rush this ability to ‘mass upgrade’ MG34s on the PGs could be a thing, although you’d need a fair bit of munitions banked up. One thing that could be experimented with is applying this to mines, where you could pop this to spam out mines, depending on how expensive the ability is, the calculus might add up.
Panzer I Command Tank: Feeding into that tempo style again, this early game vehicle would have roughly the potency against infantry as a 250, albeit with better armour. However, the main appeals are the capping and mobility bonuses, these would allow you to rapidly gain map control and would give you an edge when switching sides of the map. For flanking manoeuvres, this would also come in handy, one combination that would be strong would be your vehicles ‘Topped Up’ with the mobility bonuses from the Opel Blitz Fuel Truck and your infantry buffed by the Pzr I Command Tank, meaning your forces can get off flanks or respond to threats much faster.
Withdraw & Refit: Again interacting with the Halftrack Deployment System, this allows you to trade in vehicles that are not needed for resources, exactly like with Brits. I could see this being useful when you want to get rid of 250s that you have spare.
Panzer III S-Mine Launchers: This would be an ability on the Panzer III that allows it to launch S-Mines. I could see this being implemented in 2 ways, either exactly like the Tiger S-Mine launcher ability, which would be really strong for flanking AT Guns or chasing down squads, or if that’s too strong, more like the grenade ability on the Sturmtiger in Coh2. Again, this synergises with the Panzer III Munitions Vehicle and the Ability/Upgrades Discount ability.
Panzer III Side Skirts: Self explanatory, improves the armour and health of your Panzer IIIs after a unit upgrade is purchased. I wouldn’t be in favour of this being an instant upgrade to all units. This would again synergise with the Ability/Upgrades Discount ability.
Lorraine Schlepper Mobile Artillery: Finally, mobile artillery, not unlike the Wespe, giving DAK another tool in the box at their disposal.
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Central Idea: Fire, anti-cover. It would be strong against team weapon camp gameplay.
Incendiary Grenade Assault: Its essentially the exact same as the Assault Gren grenade assault, except Panzer Grens have access to it and its better at denying cover. So I see this being useful when you want to dislodge infantry in cover or make a Team Weapon move, as they won’t be able to jump back into cover or move back.
Detonating Shot: This ability is available for; Paks, Marders, P3s, Tigers, P4s, Stugs, Flak 36s. While active, if you land a kill shot on a vehicle, that vehicle will blow up causing AOE damage to nearby units. How good this should be will need to be tested. The basic counter play would be just to split up your units, but that requires micro. On the flip side, using the ability well also requires micro and good timing, so there’s a skill factor involved. This ability can also be used on ATGs and Indirect fire units (including emplacements), and if you land the kill shot on these units while the ability is active, it not only explodes but also, importantly, destroys the weapon outright. So you wouldn’t need to focus the decrewed weapon afterwards. This is pretty strong against team weapon play.
Indirect Incendiary Rounds: Exactly like it was in Coh2 for the same units. It also applies to the 254 Artillery observer. All of these barrages are good for area denial and also killing off emplacements.
21cm Nebelwerfer 42: A heavier version of the Nebelwerfer, relative to Wehr’s one. This would have higher alpha damage on it’s shells and the flame dot damage to boot. Only 5 rockets though.
Incendiary Creeping Barrage: Self-explanatory, area denial tool, good against team weapons and emplacements. Strong for denying VPs.
Double Flamethrower Panzer Pios: Strong upgrade naturally, but expensive. In order to get the double flamethrowers you need to buy each flamethrower for 50 munitions. It makes the squad a massive target.
Flammpanzer I Assault Group: This is very much a shock callin, you’d get this to drive your opponent off the map in the early stages of the game. Relative to the L6/40 with the flamethrower upgrade, this would be more potent as it retains the coaxial MG. Relative to the Flammpanzer III, it would have less health but come earlier. Combined with the Panzer Pios, it’s a strong power spike which would be especially good on urban maps.
Inspired Assault: Exactly like it was in Coh1, it was an interesting ability.
Sd. Kfz. 233 Armoured Car: In the great pantheon of DAK light vehicles, where does the 233 fit? It would be most comparable to the Stummel and the Scott, being effective against Team Weapons and Camp playstyle. Unlike the Stummel, it would be more effective at short range, as it retains an MG42 and has the canister round, as well as having more health. Relative to the 8 Rad, it would be worse at chasing infantry on retreat (although you already have the Flammpanzer I), but it would be far more proficient against units at range, units in cover and team weapons. Relative to the StuG D, it would be faster, cheaper and require less teching, but would have worse armour.
Heavy Incendiary Bomb Drop: Extremely good against team weapon camp, emplacements and units capping VPs. Could potentially neutralise points like the Dive Bomb in Coh2?
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Central Idea: Heavy Team weapon play, this battlegroup is the only one that ‘goes against the grain’ of the DAK traditional playstyle by offering you more of a camp based strategy.
250 Reinforce: Essentially a utility ability that congeals with the rest of the battlegroup. Although I could see it being useful in combination with Assault Grens as well.
Pak 36 ATG: Light ATG, effective against Light Vehicles. Unlike the Pak 38, it requires no tech, so you can get it early and allows you to tech T2 while still having ATG support. The Stielgranate 41 shot improves it’s penetration against vehicles, although at the cost of munitions.
Tobruk Bunkers: Variety of emplacements, lots of photos of the DAK using these in WW2, hence the origin of their name. For defence in depth, these are going to be strong, you could have one of the Panzerturms in the back to prevent light vehicles or infantry from breaking in. The 360 Bunker is not fundamentally different from the Wehr AA piece, however, to make it more skilful, it would be cool if you have to manually switch the firing arc.
Flak 37 AA: A larger and more powerful AA than the Wehr Flak 30. This would be more effective against light vehicles and infantry, although could be made slower to move around, and have slower pack up and setup times, to balance it. My thinking is something like the speed of Pak 40s in camo would be slow enough to make indirect highly effective against them. It would encourage using them in conjunction with a tow vehicle, moving them around the battlefield quickly would be impossible without a tow vehicle, although not strictly necessary.
Rapid Suppression Barrage: This is mostly a standard off-map, except that the shells also cause suppression. My thinking with this is that it should cover a broad area, with a relatively short delay between each shell, with each shell having a large AOE suppression. Perhaps the effect would be best compared to the Nebelwerfer from Coh1, minus the flame. What you essentially use it for is area denial and forcing off squads.
MG131 HMG Team: Essentially a ‘premium’ HMG team, the same way the MG42 and DSKH were considered premium in Coh2. Its suppression and damage would be far better than the MG34. It should perform relatively well against light vehicles, like the .50 Cal did in Coh2. The HE rounds ability I see performing better against units in cover, potentially even allowing you to perform cover suppression.
Sd. Ah. 52 Supply Trailer: The Supply Trailer requires some explanation. My thinking with this is that its a brand new unit type, which loosely can be defined as a support weapon. How it works is that infantry squads can crew it, push it around, vehicles can tow it, etc. When in a position, it provides an aura which in this case gives nearby units additional construction options as well as increasing pio construction speeds and giving vehicles the ability to hull down. However, the unit shouldn't require pop cap and moreover, you can actually manually decrew it and it will still provide you the benefits. So for example, let's say it spawns in your base and you want to setup a strong point, you can crew it with a squad, wheel it over to a house near the frontline and then decrew it. Units within its vicinity would still be benefiting from the aura. When you want to move it, recrew it again, or tow it, to a new location. The beauty of this dynamic is that your opponents can steal these units from you like an ATG, so while they don't take up popcap and would be relatively cheap (say 100 to 150 manpower), you're still incentivised to protect them. You can also attack move them with AT guns etc, would be interesting to play around it. I think it would make for an fun dynamic, but would need to be coded from scratch. It also indirectly makes tow yet more useful. With this trailer specifically, it’s aura will make the area around it a point where you can dig in. Multiple squads would be setting up sandbags, vehicles would be able to hulldown and it can also distribute medical supplies.
Off-map Mortar Creeping Barrage: Fairly straight forward light off-map.
Hold The Line: This allows you to hold onto territory easier. A global ability, while in capture circles, your infantry will be hardier. Moreover, they can also reverse the capping progress of your opponent when you contest the capture with your own unit, although you can’t use this to capture territory that is contested. This will be really powerful in VP wars.
15 cm sIG 33 Heavy Infantry Support Gun: The star of the battlegroup. This would be like an LeIG but dialled up to 11. It would have 110 range direct autofire (so like Free Fire Drills), but with a slower ROF. The team would be able to move it around without tow, but like the Flak 37, it would be incredibly slow, like a Pak 40 in camo. The demolition shot would have a much shorter range, like 50, but be incredible against emplacements, although if you manage to get vehicles or team weapons it would be deadly as well. The trick shot nature of this should make it easier to avoid. So kind of like a Sturmtiger but much easier to notice and dodge, while also being less powerful. Realistically you would need to use tow to get it around, but its not strictly required.
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Central Idea: Vision, having awareness of the battlefield and executing flanks. Conceptually this battlegroup is the opposite of Battlefield Espionage.
Horch 108 Recon: A heavy ‘ultra light’, which sounds like an oxymoron, but to put this on a scale, it would be better than the Krad as a harassment tool, but not as good as the 250. However, the 250 can’t cap and this can, whereas the Krad is cheaper, faster and has more vision while stationary. So there are trade offs to all 3. The Flak 38 gives the Horch better scaling than the krad. Relative to the Dingo, the Dingo should win, but one would expect the fight with the US Jeep to be more even, if not slightly Horch favoured.
Forward Observation Posts: These are equivalent to the battlefield espionage beacons, except they’re focused on providing LOS. You set them up with infantry and they can be faced to an area to provide sight. I could see these being super handy on the edge of the map, overlooking a flanking route.
Sd. Kfz. 263 Panzerfunkwagen: The Panzerfunkwagen would be a solid sight tool. The MG would be roughly as good as a 250, so you might want to use it aggressively early on, but you’d mostly be using it as a mobile sight platform. With cautious movement, you would be able to spot your opponents forces from camo and the Mark infantry ability should have a short cooldown and be free. You’d mark several units and they would make they more vulnerable to small arms. This would reward active micro management.
Timed Infantry Sight: Amazing for executing flanks, you can detect enemy units before they see you. This should make getting around MGs and picking your engagements far easier.
Panzer Commander Upgrade: Exactly like Coh2.
Suppressive Fire: Gives various units access to a suppressive fire ability. Coupled with the sight abilities, you can trigger this before an opponent’s unit comes into range.
Sd.Kfz.6/3 AT Halftrack: Weaker than the Marder in terms of health, the ATHT has the benefit of providing mobile AT without needing to tech T2. The ranged shot works well in conjunction with the sight tools allowing you to get off shots against more powerful vehicles without taking shots in return.
Temporary 222 Recon Group: Double 222s arrive off-map, they are in your control and you can use them how you please. However, after 75 seconds, they turn to AI control and leave the battlefield. By the time they reach the front, you’ll have roughly 60 seconds to ‘go nuts’ and do as much damage as possible. They don’t require manpower, fuel or popcap. This feeds into DAK’s tempo, all-in playstyle. So I could see a player building an 8-Rad and then using this ability, using the sight tools to determine where the ATGs are and then going all in, the 222s are relatively expendable. The 222s should benefit from the armoury upgrades, so in the lategame you could use this ability to jam captures or sneak off to grab a VP. As an opposing player, mines, hand held AT and snares are your friends. 222s should basically require 1 snare to cause engine damage. Some people have said they don't like temporary units, I haven't seen a good argument against them yet.
Bf 110 Autocannon Heavy Strafing Run: A heavy anti infantry strafing run, akin to the IL-2 strafe in Coh2. It would also be of variable length. Let's say X is your first click and Y is your second, which marks the end and direction of the run, the default run is diagram A, but you can drag the cursor of point Y as far as you want, with a maximum of either 35 range or when you don't have enough munitions banked up for the run. This gives you the flexibility of deciding how much you want to spend and where it will land. A well placed strafe on retreat could be devastating. The cursor should highlight the munitions cost as you drag from point x to point y.
Me 210 Light (SC50) Bombing Run: This is a much lighter bombing run than the US carpet bombing. It should be single line and relatively fast, the damage of the shells should be roughly equivalent to 5.5 inch artillery shells.
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Central Idea: Map presence, retaining position. The battlegroup was inspired by the invasion of Crete.
Luftwaffe Ground Forces: Somewhat similar to the Coh1 equivalent, they would be a fairly weak combat squad with lots of utility. In this case, they would have various construction options as well as being able to heal squads. L.P.Z. Light AT Mines would be more spamable than your standard mines, would be cheaper and only detonate on vehicles. If the vehicle is on less than 80% health, it would cause an engine crit. As an alpha damage, probably 75% of the standard mine would be sufficient. It would require 2 of these mines to detonate on a full health vehicle to engine crit it basically. Dosenmines are essentially like S-Mines and would be planted in patches. The M30 Drilling Shotgun Shot ability would be targeted on a squad and would have short range of about 5. You’d more or less use it like you would a grenade, except it like a throwing knife and the Sniper Shot ability, it can’t be dodged. More than likely, you’d get just one of these squads to augment your composition, with PGs as the mainline.
DFS 230 Glider HQ: Essentially a standard glider, you can drop it in to provide in field reinforcement. However, this glider can also heal nearby squads and recrew team weapons. In addition, the DFS 230 has roof top MG15 upgrade, which turns it into something akin to a light MG emplacement. So there are a few ways I see this being useful. One would be to drop the glider so that it covers your cut off, upgrade the MG and it will make it much harder for your opponent to cut you off and you’ll get infield reinforcement with healing. Maps like Famonville and Road to Tunis, this would be immensely useful. Another use would be in intense VP wars, at the end of the game you want to secure a flank VP, you drop the glider in and upgrade the MG, in many ways its like an auto build, quick deploy MG emplacement, that can also reinforce. Great for map control.
250 W/ Flak 38: Fairly vanilla, like the other 250 callins except with a Flak 38. The Flak 38 would have identical performance to the Flak 30 of Wehr, one way to differentiate them would be to give the gun shield heavy cover properties, but reduce the unit to 4 men to compensate.
Ju-87 Multi Vector MG Strafes: Essentially 3 separate strafes that you call in one after the other. The difference between this and a standard MG strafe is that these strafes give you what is essentially a ‘bulk buy discount’, but also, since they can be targeted in 3 totally separate places within LOS, your opponent has to react quickly to dodge all 3 of them. Its acts as a micro spike test, where you quickly throw them down and they quickly have to dodge. The skill of placing them all fast and accurately needs to be matched by the skill in dodging them all. Moreover, when combined with an attack with units, it can create an overwhelming set of threats.
Bomb Drop Overwatch: The most comparable ability to this would be sector artillery. However, in this case, its planes dropping bombs on units that come into the territory. Its not exactly a loiter though as the planes wait off map, they can still be shot down however. In terms of how strong the bombs should be, it would require testing but somewhere between a 5.5 inch shell and the US Dive Bomb would be a good place to start. Ideally a broad AOE, with only a small zone of full damage. This tool would essentially be used for area denial and be really strong in VP wars.
Ready Reinforcements: A fairly straight forward ability that speeds up reinforcement and allows quick return to the battlefield, again allowing you to retain field presence. Another feature of this ability is that it speeds up in field reinforcement and allows infantry to sprint in friendly territory outside of combat, being able to react to hot spots faster.
Junkers Ju 52 Reinforcement Pass: This is most comparable to the Paradrop Reinforcements of US, except where that ability is a stream of reinforcements over a long duration, this ability is more geared towards a burst of reinforcements all at once. There’s an element of skill in its deployment, as you’re incentivised to line up as many squads lengthwise as possible to maximise reinforcements dropped per munitions expenditure. Since its substantially longer than wide, you could have several squads in different engagements all ‘caught’ in the line and all benefiting from the ability. I could see this happening when you have multiple squads spread across the centre of the map and all located within the area of effect. The ability can be used to swing engagements and keep units in the field.
Paradrop 4.2cm Pak 41 Team: Self-explanatory, the performance of the Pak would be better than both the Pak 36 and the 38, as well as being more mobile than the 38. Useful to quickly deploy AT to a trouble spot.
Temporary Bolster: During the duration of the ability, squads can get an extra man. So Panzer grenadiers can go from 5 to 6 (or from 6 to 7), MG34s go from 4 to 5, Paks likewise etc. This applies to all infantry and support weapons. Once the ability ends, the extra model doesn’t leave, but when the squad drops back to normal numbers of models, it won’t return to the bolstered level until the ability is reactivated. What this ability allows you to do is augment the heath and DPS of your squads temporarily, making them more survivable in the field. Obviously though, the extra models are not free, costing both manpower and munitions.
Temporary Fallschirmjägers Assignment: Like the 222 assignment in the previous battlegroup, this involves you taking control of 2 squads which leave the battlefield after a period of time. In this case, 2 squads of MP40 Falls are dropped where you like and then can be used to sow carnage for 75 seconds from when they touch the ground. Their MP40s make them ideal for flanking team weapons, they have smoke grenades and the can throw short range snares. So you could potentially drop them in behind the lines with the intention of catching a vehicle trying to back up from the front line. One massive use of this ability will be in VP wars, where you drop them onto a VP in the lategame to swing the match in your favour. They don’t cost manpower, population or upkeep, but require a lot of munitions.
Historical Accuracy Notes
A few notes on what is inaccurate or anachronistic. The Panzer III Munitions Vehicle, as far as I know, wasn’t used in Africa but on the Eastern Front. There was another, the Lorraine Schlepper Munitions Vehicle, that was used in Africa for the exact same purpose and this could be used instead, but the benefits of the P3 are reduced development cost as some of the voice lines and the vehicle sounds can be reused. I’m also not so sure whether Side Skirts were used on P3s in North Africa, I haven’t seen photo evidence in any case.
The MG131, while used in a ground HMG role, I haven’t seen evidence of it being used by the DAK in North Africa. About ten Sd.Kfz.6/3 AT Halftracks were used, some people might object to that unit on these grounds. I haven’t seen evidence of the Pak 41 being used in North Africa, I’m also fairly sure they didn’t paradrop them. The M30 Drilling Shotgun was used in North Africa…but only by downed pilots. The Madsen Belt Fed MG was a Luftwaffe contract gun, but I haven’t seen evidence of it being used in North Africa. Likewise with the Panzerhandmine 3. Needless to say, all these are exceptions. Otherwise, to the best of my knowledge, these designs are historically congruent.
Design Notes
I deliberately avoided using Italian Units in these designs. Following from what I said about Relic doubling down on Coh3, I feel it makes sense for them to eventually create an Italian Faction, so I didn’t want to cannibalise that faction, especially when the DAK already has plenty of material to play with.
What to do with the remaining units in the files?
There are several other units in the game files that I haven’t used here. This was intentional. Several people having been calling out for the substitute vehicle feature from Coh1:
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As a feature it makes a lot of sense, I feel the community would be far more interested in small and frequent content drops like these instead of cosmetics and they could be priced to be more profitable than battlegroups at less development cost. They would ideally be more frequent as well, bringing players to the game. I feel games like War Thunder and WOT benefit from the sheer variety of units and I can’t see how this wouldn’t apply to Coh. Whenever they release, the units will be similar enough to the units they replace that they won’t disturb balance much, meaning less emergency balance hotfixes.
I feel this is what makes the most sense for the units already modelled, for example, the Panzer II is fundamentally serving the exact same role as the 8-Rad, they’re both 20mm autocannon light vehicles. Its hard to imagine a build where you would build both of them in the same composition and trying to make them different would be clumsy. We see this with the L6/40s, which are also similar to the 8 Rad and have been specialised to be worse against infantry and better against vehicles, to mixed results. Then there’s the 250/9. Adding another autocannon light vehicle via a battlegroup wouldn’t be that different from what we already have but as a substitute vehicle it makes a lot of sense. This logic can be applied to most of the vehicles already in the game files. The substitutions I would advise would be:
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The Panzerjäger I is already in the game files and could be substituted for the Marder. It would have less health and worse pen, but could be made significantly cheaper. This would be an interesting trade off in the composition. Alternatively, there’s the Marder III H which also could be made as a substitute, it would largely have the same performance but could have an MG upgrade and have a different starting price.
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The Sturmpanzer II would have a much larger up front damage, closer to a Brummbär, but would have a lot less health and far worse frontal armour. You wouldn’t be tanking Bazooka shots like you do with the StuG D but it would be significantly more deadly.
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For the Opel Blitz Flak 38, it would be cool if this worked more like the Flak HT in Coh2, with the set up time and suppression. So this unit could be made cheaper and have the same role as the Flakvierling, but be more finicky to use.
Others:
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Conclusion
This is what I would do with the remaining DAK content, short of a rework. The battlegroups are unique, fairly historically accurate, thematic and interesting. The concepts can at least be stolen and repurposed elsewhere. If there’s anything clearly broken or so amazing that it needs a shout out, feel free to let me know. I have other ideas for the other factions but I'm still pondering them.
PS. This is a repost from before, when I initially posted this I didn't understand how Reddit worked.
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2024.05.18 15:27 Digitalmainstream Step-by-Step Guide on making the website live on google and rank it with upgraded SEO practices.

In this guide, I’ll share a detailed, step-by-step process on how to make your business website live on Google. We’ll explore every tool you’ll encounter along the way.
After going live, I’ll share my effective SEO strategies that have consistently worked for websites of all sizes.
  1. Website Development
a) Choosing the Technology: Many business owners struggle with choosing the right website platform. Here are two crucial factors to consider when selecting technology: Budget and Control. Ideally, you should choose a technology you can manage yourself until your business scales up, and that fits your budget. Popular options include Shopify and WordPress.
b) Choosing a Developer: It’s crucial to choose the company or person who will build your website wisely. Unfortunately, many developers build websites without consulting the marketing team. This can result in a poorly structured website that hinders your ability to convert visitors into customers.
2. Website Submission on Search Engines (Google)
Once your website is developed, the first step is to submit it to a search engine, like Google, for crawling and indexing by its bots. These bots read websites, and if they find your web pages well-structured, they will start serving them in search results. Here’s how to submit your website to Google:
a) Google Search Console: This is a free Google tool that allows you to submit your website to Google after development. You can create an account here. Once you create an account, the Google bot will crawl your webpages. Pages without errors will be listed on Google. For pages with errors, you can fix the issues and resubmit them.
Additional Benefits of Google Search Console:
b) Google Analytics: Another free Google tool, Google Analytics helps you understand your website visitors. It tracks where visitors come from, which pages they interact with, their navigation paths, and exit points. You can explore a demo of the Analytics dashboard here:
c) Google Tag Manager: This free Google tool acts as a central hub for managing all the tracking codes (snippets of code) used on your website or app. Instead of manually adding each code directly to your website’s codebase, you can manage them easily through GTM’s user-friendly interface.
GTM allows you to connect tools like Google Analytics, Google Ads, social media pixels, and marketing automation platforms (e.g., Hubspot).
You can create a Google Tag Manager account here:
3. Search Engine Optimization — Reach the Top of Google Search
Your website is now developed and indexed by Google. The next step is to improve its ranking and attract organic traffic through Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
a) Keyword Research: The Art of Finding the Right Words
SEO starts with thorough keyword research. Here are four sources to identify relevant keywords:
i) Your Website: Analyze your website content to understand your core business model and identify phrases that describe your products or services. These phrases become your initial seed keyword.
ii) Search Engine Results Page (SERP): Explore keywords related to your initial list. Use an incognito window to avoid personalized search results. Here’s how:
iii) Google Keyword Planner: This free tool by Google provides insights into search volume for various keywords, helping you discover new keyword opportunities. Sign in with your Google account to access it.
iv) Paid Tools: Consider using paid SEO tools for advanced features like competitor research, backlink analysis, site audits, and more comprehensive keyword data (including search volume). While these tools can be expensive, some services offer affordable access to premium features. Remember to prioritize keywords with low competition and high search volume. Pay attention to the data update time — outdated keyword difficulty scores can be misleading (e.g., avoid using data updated 3 months ago).
On-Page Optimization: Optimizing Your Website for Search
With your keyword research complete, it’s time for on-page optimization. This involves both technical and non-technical aspects:
Off-Page Optimization: Building Backlinks and Website Authority
Backlinks are crucial for increasing your website’s authority in Google’s search results. Think of them as recommendations from trusted sources that vouch for your website’s value. Building backlinks requires consistent effort:
Remember, relevance is key! Google prioritizes websites that demonstrate topical relevance in all aspects of SEO.
Now you have the roadmap to conquer Google search and achieve top rankings! Take action today, implement these SEO strategies, and watch your website climb to the top. Remember, SEO is a continuous process, so stay focused, adapt, and keep providing exceptional value to your audience.
Feel free to leave any questions or DM me if you want to know more about it. Good Luck!
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2024.05.18 13:54 roxictoxy I have a stage for the executive chef position of a large resort. 7 people, including the owners.

When I interviewed they asked what kind of food I want to make and what my ideal menu would be. I said global shared plates, which they really liked. So they scheduled a "Trial Dinner", essentially a stage, for the owners and the GM of the resort. It will be 7 people total I can make anything I want. My most recent focus has been sushi and pan-Asian, I have a history with Mediterranean, Mexican and South American, Irish, French and Italian of course. They said they were excited to have something new brought to the table. We're in a more rural tourist heavy region and the menus are largely recycled, stale dining classics.
When the Director was listing off their preferences and items that the family liked they were all basic as fuck. Chicken piccata, schnitzel, one of them LOVES onion rings, steak and seafood -shrimp and clams.
So that kind of threw me off. Do I make classics and just execute them really well or do I try and take them out of their comfort zone? I asked if there are dietary restrictions and was told there are none but "some may be particular". Some love sushi and some don't care for it, so I'll avoid sushi as the work won't be worth it.
My plan is to do a set app, one or two shared apps, 2 family style entrees OR a surf and turf duo, and a dessert.
I want to display my grasp of the fundamentals so I'm thinking a soup as a set app -I've made a really good asparagus bisque, or roasted pepper and tomato feta bisque, a couple nice garnishes.
Besides that I'm going to go to the farmers market and see what I can grab that inspires me. The dinner is Monday.
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