Ladies and gentlemen, extraterrestrials, and sentient AI overlords! Gather 'round because Zane Zany is about to take you on a wild ride through the mind-bending, reality-twisting, coffee-spilling world of fractal art! Yes, you heard it right—fractals, those brain-melting, visually addictive patterns that make you question if nature's been watching too much sci-fi. Buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving into the recursive rabbit hole of fractal geometry, where Mother Nature herself is the original nerdy artist.
First, let's talk about fractals. Imagine you’re scrolling through Netflix, and instead of choosing between true crime documentaries and that new reality show where people date while hanging upside down, you stumble upon an endless loop of visually stunning, infinitely complex patterns. These, my friends, are fractals—the artistic equivalent of getting lost in the comment section of a viral TikTok.
Fractals are essentially shapes that repeat themselves on different scales. Think of them as the visual manifestation of your favorite TV show that keeps rebooting itself. One of the most famous fractals is the Mandelbrot set, which looks like a trippy explosion of paisleys on LSD. You zoom in on one part, and bam! There’s another paisley party going on in there. It’s like a never-ending series of Russian nesting dolls, but way more psychedelic.
Now, Mother Nature, being the ultimate overachiever, decided to use fractals to design some of her best work. Ever noticed how a cauliflower looks like a tiny, edible brain? Or how lightning bolts resemble the family tree of Zeus's illegitimate children? That’s fractal geometry in action, folks! Nature has been using fractals to show off her math skills long before humans decided to scribble them on their trapper keepers.
Let’s take a closer look at the wacky world of fractal art, where the line between art and science blurs more than my vision after too much screen time. Imagine digital landscapes that look like Salvador Dalí on a coding binge. Artists like Hal Tenny and Kerry Mitchell create these digital masterpieces that make your eyes pop out like a cartoon character seeing a pie on a windowsill. Their works are a mix of math wizardry and artistic flair, transforming complex equations into visual feasts that make you wonder if you’ve accidentally ingested something illegal.
But wait, there’s more! It’s not just digital; hand-drawn fractal art is a thing too. Picture an artist with the patience of a saint and the determination of someone binge-watching an entire season of "Stranger Things" in one sitting. These artists meticulously draw each tiny, repeating pattern by hand. It's like watching Bob Ross on speed, each "happy little accident" turning into a mesmerizing fractal forest.
One of the coolest things about fractal art is how it mimics the infinite complexity of natural forms. It’s like nature’s way of saying, “I see your doodles, and I raise you a universe.” For instance, the branching patterns of trees, blood vessels, and even the internet’s favorite—snowflakes—are all fractal patterns. These natural fractals are so precise that they make human-made fractal art look like a kindergarten drawing contest.
Now, let's get real for a moment and talk about the science behind these bad boys. Fractals are the product of simple mathematical rules repeated over and over. It’s like taking your favorite GIF and putting it on an infinite loop until your brain melts. This process, known as iteration, is the secret sauce behind those stunning fractal images. And if you think that’s nerdy, just wait until you hear this: fractals are used in everything from computer graphics to diagnosing heart disease. Talk about a glow-up from mere doodles to lifesavers!
Alright, my intergalactic audience, let's sprinkle in some contemporary pop culture because why not? Imagine if Marvel’s Doctor Strange teamed up with Picasso after a bender at a hacker convention. That’s the level of surreal you get with fractal art. Or think about "Rick and Morty" if they decided to explore the infinite realities within a single broccoli floret. Fractals are the multiverse theory of art and science—every zoom reveals another layer of mind-blowing complexity.
And speaking of complexity, let’s not forget about the applications. Fractals aren’t just pretty pictures; they have real-world uses that would make even Tony Stark jealous. For example, in telecommunications, fractal antennas are all the rage. They’re tiny, efficient, and look like they belong in a sci-fi movie. These antennas use fractal patterns to pick up a wide range of frequencies, making your smartphone signals stronger than my desire for a pizza right now.
But fractals aren't just solving tech problems—they're also helping scientists understand natural phenomena. Take the coastlines of continents, for instance. They’re not straight lines but jagged, irregular shapes that resemble, you guessed it, fractals! By studying these patterns, scientists can predict erosion and even help with environmental conservation. It’s like Mother Nature gave us a cheat code to understand her secret plans.
Now, let’s wrap this mind-bending journey with a bow, shall we? Fractal art is the glorious intersection where art and science have a wild, late-night party and invite everyone they know. It’s proof that math isn’t just for nerds—it’s the creative force behind the beauty of the natural world and the digital masterpieces that leave us awestruck. So, next time you’re out in nature or lost in a fractal video loop, remember that you’re witnessing the same principles that make your phone work, keep planes in the air, and help us understand the universe.
So, there you have it, folks! Fractal art: where geometry, nature, and a splash of human creativity come together to blow our minds. It's the ultimate nerdy art form that proves even the most complex mathematical principles can be stunningly beautiful. And remember, whether you’re a digital artist, a nature lover, or just someone who likes trippy patterns, fractals have something to offer. Until next time, keep your eyes peeled for the hidden patterns in life, and don’t forget to tip your server. Zane Zany, signing off!

Hello everyone. I'm attempting to add Macintosh to my set of emulators on RetroPie. I am using a Raspberry Pi 4B+ with the following specs:
Linux retropie 5.10.52-v7l+ #1441 SMP Tue Aug 3 18:11:56 BST 2021 armv7l.
I already found a disk.img with OS 7.5.5 installed. It also included a few games and Stuffit Expander along with DropStuff. I also added Mac OS 8.1.iso to my macintosh folder inside the roms folder. I would like to launch the iso of the updated OS so I can install it into a blank HFS .img file (3 gb) that I have also included in the macintosh folder (which I labeled as system.img). I had tried to double click the Mac OS 8.1.iso, but it seems like Basilisk II could not read it. With the PC version of Basilisk II, I remember using a GUI and adding each of these image files by clicking an add button under the volumes tab. When launching into the 7.5.5 desktop, the system.img and Mac OS 8.1.iso showed up ready to be used. Is there a similar way of doing this for RetroPie? Are there any other applications I should look for on the Internet to open .iso images? Can anyone suggest any programs I should get to make it possible to open .toast or .img games within Basilisk II? Please let me know.
Thanks for your suggestions. :-)

Got a few cool ones that are not making it into the rotation. Need to subsequently free up some funds for a summer project.
Yolo over chat/pm PayPal gs Ship usps priority insured conus only No trades please
Giveaway opportunity If these seven knives sell before the weekend is over I’ll throw in a BAND3 (Spyderco bandana black w/ red bugs) in one of the shipments. Can find images in any of the links for pics/vids
Date and Timestamp
https://imgur.com/a/fuddDNQ
C60GSY Spyderco Massad Ayoob Serrated Cruwear Sprint Run -First Owner -Never cut/sharpened -Never carried -Only taken out of box to handle, flick and take pics/vid.
Have the plain edge version as well and if I’m going to carry one it would be that one. Comes with box and factory paper. SV $170 Vid
https://imgur.com/a/e83pP7B
C41PWHBK5 Native 5 Lightweight white handle, DLC Rex45 GP Knives exclusive. -First owner -Never cut/sharpened -Never carried -Only taken out of box to handle lightly and take pics/vid.
I love the Native 5, Love Rex45. I don’t have the heart to dye the scales or carry them white. Buy this from me and use it! I know it’s a beast, but the knife center cruwear exclusive I daily is just more up my alley. SV $136 Video
https://imgur.com/a/FE5uvXX
C244GPBORE Native Chief Sprint Burnt Orange G10 Rex45 blade. -First owner -Never cut/sharpened -Never carried -Only taken out of box for pics/vid
Love the native chief, love Rex45 but I have the st. Nicks chief and that covers my needs for this size knife. Includes box and factory paperwork. SV $190 Video
https://imgur.com/a/wxhqEYz
C192TIPM390 PITS (pie in the sky) Sprint Titanium handles, M390 Blade. -First Owner -Never cut/sharpened -Light carried to see what I thought
Awesome knife, very unique, hard to let this one go, but it’s not the knife for me. Comes with box and factory paperwork. SV $240 Video
https://imgur.com/a/vqdCWxr
C230GPNGR Spyderco Lil Native KnifeJoy exclusive Lime green scales, satin 20CV blade. -First Owner -Never cut/sharpened -Never carried -Only taken out of package for flicks, pics/vid.
Loved the idea of this one, but the knife center smooth black dlc cruwear exclusive checks all the boxes in this model for me. Comes with box and factory paperwork. Currently Available on knifejoy for $149.95. Buy mine for $19.96 less. SV $129.99 Vid
https://imgur.com/a/60Sx2hf
C81ALPPR2 PM2 Blade HQ exclusive Purple anodized aluminum scales CTS-BD1N blade.
-First owner -never cut/sharpened -Never carried
Great knife but the aluminum makes the balance out of whack for me. Take it off my hands and enjoy it! She’s a beauty. SV $160 Video
https://imgur.com/a/oETrPvd
C81ALPGR2 PM2 Blade HQ exclusive Green anodized aluminum scales CTS-BD1N blade.
-First owner -never cut/sharpened -light carry to see what I thought
Great knife but the aluminum makes the balance out of whack for me. Take it off my hands and enjoy it! She’s a beauty. SV $160 Video SOLD
https://imgur.com/a/cTS8F3S
C255CMP Spyopera Natural Micarta handles M390 Blade. -First owner -Never cut/sharpened -Never carried -Only taken out of the box for pics and flicking.
Had this model and lost it. Loved it and needed to replace it, but also got the dama sprint run so the new M390 micarta I picked up never saw pocket time. Comes with box and factory paperwork. These are available anywhere they’re in stock for $196.88 buy mine for $10.99 less! SV $185.99 Video
https://imgur.com/a/SYA267r
C255CFPD Spyopera Carbon Fiber Damascus Sprint Run -First owner -Never cut/sharpened -Never Carried -Only taken out of pouch to flick a few times and take pics/vids
Have a user of this same version and wanted one to keep pristine but the users great and don’t need to hog this beauty any longer. Comes with pouch (tag still on) and factory docs. Gorgeous gentleman piece SV $345 Video
https://imgur.com/a/FydCZmM
If you like something make an offer. As always thanks for checking out the goods KS!

The Fall Least Unexpected
Camp Wapiti was the most competitive summer-camp on the western border of the Allegheny Mountains, titular for the raving children’s testimonies by the end of the season. An influx of young campers had signed up this year to roost in forests of Red Spruce and Eastern Hemlock. The camp had reportedly gone through a series of expansion, including state-of-the-art “lodging enclaves” and an Olympic-sized swimming pool; at least according to the Wapiti parent Facebook Group. Rah-rah Elks!

A slew of bus rentals carries the kids to the gates of the 150-acre property, summer reveries already taking effect on everyone - from the bus drivers to the happy campers. The counselors had done a splendid job in garbing under the theme of Swan Lake, tinges of pastel pink and candlelight establishing the camp’s timbre; all awaited returning and new faces alike.

Once they reached, a horde of children spilled out from vehicles from all directions. The season had started.

“Welcome to Camp Wapiti our future outdoorsmen and adventurers! Plenty of secrets and fun await you this year - but first some rules…” bellowed Hailey Clifton, head counselor of the ensemble and youngest chick among the staff. The other counselors rolled their eyes during Hailey’s yearly pitch about showing a high level of care towards the surrounding wilderness and carrying the Happy Camper’s Guide to Nature: Dynamite Deciduous at all times. Many of the children began fidgeting, a crowd of creepy-crawlers wiggling underneath the heat vortex and swarm of mosquitos.

Finally, a cool breeze could be felt as Hailey finished off, invigorating everybody’s spirits once again. Campers and counselors drifted off into their own respective circles, reuniting with old friends and meeting new ones, breathing life and community into the grounds. Already burnt bodies sticky from chlorine and Sun-Bum were packed like sardine and people of all ages hollered from the tree-tops.

The first afternoon and night had been a success in every sense of the word. Residents were comatose within their cabins before 10 pm, in anticipation for a day at Lake Dimii in the morning. Somebody was dreaming of the unmarred lake and its magical properties according to the Iroquois, at any given moment during the night.

Come morning, camp was bustling with movement in every corner. Louie, an independent, fire-cracker 11-year-old from Brooklyn led a large pack of his well-rested peers to the lake. The other kids couldn’t help but look up to Louie, who was often disinterested in the bull of the others, but who was also the first person someone would ask for help in messing with the counselors or sneaking into the girl’s dorm at night. The children sang Wapiti’s jingle on their trek:

We are the happy herd of elks
Roaming through the fields with stealth!
On our crow’s nest seat,
We are the Camp Wapiti fleet!

The children’s chants could be heard reverberating through the wood, like a canyon wall is to singing birds. The menagerie cannonballed into the lake from all perimeters, the counselors struggling to keep up. But the day swelled with happiness as the surroundings looked effervescent within the sunlight, everything appeared to be cast underneath a yellow, sparkly film. After head-check, Hailey could finally record the potpourri of foreign flowers in her scrapbook.

Michel Barre and his two most loyal pals, Barnett and Sal, were camped away from the others, scoffing at the troupe of wildlings swimming in the waters. Michel, son of hot-shot French socialites, had moved to the North-East just two years ago, and still couldn’t wrap his mind around the hobbies and traditions of American kids his age; especially the dreaded capture the flag. The counselors had attempted to urge the three to join the others in the water, coaxing them with extra pie during dessert, but with no luck.

Traditionally, the first few days of camp were a hedonistic blur with no planned activities or events. Counselors encouraged to introduce themselves with one another and become comfortable with their bunk-mates especially. After a blistering day in the heat at Dimii, the whole lot was absolutely worn-out and immediately returned to their quarters following a hearty meal of chicken fried steak and apple pie fritters. Another day of sunshine and splashing around in the surf awaited everybody tomorrow, with a round of softball and soft serve afterwards. Even Michel felt a knot of excitement grow in his stomach.

Yet at half-past three in the morning, just two remained awake. As the moon’s image was reflected upon the lake’s surface while the others peacefully slept, Michel had been awoken and dragged by his feet out of his bed, across floorboards punctuated with nails, and out into the night. He was dragged for what seemed like hours. Across the gravel, dirt, and bushes, his skin was battered, and his limbs mangled. He contained no mental or physical capacity to identify who on God’s Earth was forcing him through his misery.

After a while, Michel could discern a certain atmospheric change - the air had felt more serene - what could only be Lake Dimii.

SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK “NO LIFEGUARD”

• Read a wasted sign, torn at its hinges.

“Please, I'm so sorry for whatever I did - please don’t-” Michel’s captor continued on to the edge of the lake and held him there, his face inundated like a trembling leaf caught in a storm. Michel didn’t know how to swim and tried to remember what his camping guide said about situations like this, but his mind went blank, and his lungs burned.

A passerby would be able to make out the two figures easily, even though the humid mist: One submerged and one forcing its grasp on the nape of the other’s neck, calmly watching. Michel was so incapacitated he wasn’t even aware that he was being forcibly held - he only regretted refusing to take swimming lessons as a child. And now his despairing amount of weakness against the dark waters was apparent. He thrashed about like a wild animal, a trail of bubbles circling his head. Gasps and sunken murmurs were the only sounds that could be heard on the lakeside at this hour.

And the other continued to watch, looking almost disinterested in the slump of his shoulders and the swaying of his feet. The moon still stubbornly shone, indiscriminate in its gleam, illuminating the other boy’s poor, sinking body. The scene was now still - a sharp contrast from a mere 8 hours ago.

The one on the bank turned to leave for the campgrounds, whistling a familiar tune.
The amount of time it takes to notice a person is missing is usually longer than one would think. In the case of Michel Barre, it took nearly 2 hours after the inhabitants of Wapiti rose. Barnett and Sal eventually realized that Michel was nowhere to be found and alerted Hailey before they were blamed for something they didn’t do. All campers were to report back to their bunks immediately for the rest of the day and stay there till instructed otherwise. A wave of confusion and frustration hit the camp – and rumors quickly spread like a nasty bout of lice.

According to the older kids, Barnett and Sal were messing around with Michel in the woods and left him there for inexplicable reasons. Others believed that Michel’s mega-loaded parents airlifted him out of the woods after just a few hours sleeping in the itchy twin sheets.

Meanwhile, in the counselor’s lodge, absolute pandemonium had settled alongside the cabin’s perpetual dust. These ‘designated adults’ were not adults at all, but hormonal, dewy-eyed teenagers who had been looking forward to an unsupervised summer. None of them were prepared for a situation like this.

“How on Earth will we ever explain this to Michel’s parents? The poor boy - he is probably wounded in the middle of the forest somewhere. Who knows, he could already be dead right now,” cried Hailey. The others stared at her blankly, not knowing what to say in response.

Javon Scott, who was only there for the massive paycheck that would hit his bank account at the end of the summer, couldn’t stop concentrating on Hailey's strawberry-blond curls. They smelled like apples.

“Hailey’s right, guys. Michel’s probably dead somewhere in a ditch. Shit, I can’t handle this right now, I need to smoke,” said Javon. He couldn’t keep his legs from bouncing, even with two hands on his thighs. Hailey let out a dry sob.

“You’ve been smoking too much Javon. The kid is probably fine, he couldn’t have made it that far into the woods,” chimed in someone from the back. A few other counselors murmured in agreement.

“We can’t bank on that. We have to tell Michel’s parents and call the authorities,” said Hailey. Javon aggressively nodded his head - the only one out of the bunch to agree.

“Like the cops? No way, I like this gig and my parents would murder me. Let’s all just split up and try to find him first,” said Bryce, one of the older counselors, a local town bum. There seemed to be a consensus already made at that point and all of Hailey's lamentations were paid any further attention.

The teens decided on rounding up the campers towards the center of the ground for the remainder of the day and to keep guard for God-knows-what, while the rest divvied up the surrounding woods in sections to search for the missing boy. Seemingly overnight, Camp Wapiti had transformed into a dire place – a canvas of frantic people and an obscure disappearance coloring the air.
Hailey had volunteered to scale the one of many huge rocks overlooking the eastern corner of the camp, a citadel over the surrounding area. Javon had offered to accompany Hailey, but everyone agreed it would be best if he stayed out at camp and watched over the fidgety kids. Javon grumbled about his role, because the last thing he wanted to do was spend the rest of the day with the snotty-sits, but he was sorely outnumbered. Besides, Hailey wanted to be alone.

The rock sat among the treetops, overlooking miles beyond the peripheries of the camp in each direction. It was a hot spot for late-night hookups, summertime dares, and sunrise viewings. Some of the graffiti that marked the base of the rock was almost two generations old.

It took a good 20 minutes for Hailey to reach the peak. Once she did, she was taken aback at the unstable illusion that was presented - the forest and vegetation seemed to have no end, swallowing all the land in its vastness. She shuddered to think where Michel could be within the thickets, as there was no way she could make out a 9-year-old from this vantage point. Her day had been spent in vain.

She plopped down at the edge of the overlook and began to burst into fitful tears. She couldn’t even begin to imagine how scared Michel was. Her stomach felt like a bowling ball. She decided that she would immediately contact the Allegheny preservative police and Michel’s parents before telling the others. She took in the horizon for a few months, ablaze in a deep mandarin, before heading back to Wapiti.

Except, someone had been watching her and her lovely head full of curls for a while now. It was a quite pleasant evening, and a single sight was more like a shout in the dead silence. And so, when Hailey could hear the heavy breathing of someone behind her, she chose not to stir.

“I know that’s you Javon. Look, I don’t have the time for this right now,” said Hailey, sniffling into her hands. Only silence followed and the breathing now ceased. Hailey looked over her shoulders and saw only rock. She felt as if she were becoming progressively crazier as the day went on.

Hailey turned back to stare at the view. And as she tumbled down the face of the cliff - from a single push or a gust of wind, no one would be able to tell - her last thoughts were of Michel’s ill-fated end instead of hers and how beautiful the sea of green looked when falling. Down, down she went, impaled upon the serrated end of a branch. Dark, gelatinous fluid sprayed from where she was impaled. She writhed in agony for thirty long minutes before her organs failed from the fatal amount of blood that was lost to the forest dirt.
By 10 pm, all of the inhabitants were united, and unlike this morning, there was a noticeable absence in the atmosphere. With the chief counselor nowhere to be found, the modus operandi of the camp had been altered. Campers were ordered to stay in their cabins and to not leave under any circumstances. Most of the counselors themselves hunkered in their bunks, too exhausted to search for yet another missing person or were a little paranoid themselves. Besides, Hailey probably bailed on the rest of them to avoid being complicit in anything that anything might have happened to Michel.

Still, a few agreed it was best to search the immediate vicinity at least once more, including Javon, who hadn’t felt this terrible since his parent’s divorce.

The crag wasn’t too far from the camp and so when five odd teenagers stumbled upon the grisly sight that was the remains of their fellow counselor – with what the forest scavengers had made of the relatively fresh carcass anyways - a wave of nausea and hysteria hit the group. Two immediately ran straight backwards towards the lodges, escaping into the night.

Javon stood within the fetid odor of the body, unable to take his eyes off the ravage in front of him. Tears silently raced down his cheek. The Allegheny Mountains had turned into an inescapable hellscape paradox.

The remaining counselors turned to wake and alert the others, concluding that the only possible explanation was that Hailey had tumbled from a rock. Javon contested this theory, adamant foul play was involved, but like always, he was ignored. Hailey’s body was left alone, and Camp Wapiti was bustling in panic for the second time that day, except everyone knew what had happened to Hailey. And now with the bus rentals back already less than 96 hours, followed by a parade of police forces, the warmth of the season had disappeared just as quickly it had come.

There simply weren’t enough buses available to transport the entire camp’s population in one batch, especially considering the time of night. The kids were priority and were bused off the premises as soon as possible, except for around two dozen. The police rounded everyone else - which included all the counselors – into the canteen, dead-center of the campsite.

By 6 AM, Javon had become sick of his environment and everyone in it. No one had been able to sleep the whole night except the police, who were used to sleeping in their patrol cars. A distinct tenor could be felt in the canteen, not a soul felt safe during those 9 dreadful hours.

Louie – the Brooklyn boy – entertained some of the other kids by reciting gruesome renditions of what could have happened to Michel and Hailey. The kids took morbid interest, looking over their shoulders for the monsters in Louie’s reenactments. A detailed sketch had been made of the killer. The kids described him as like the silent Northern Saw-Whet Owl, camouflaging within the dark envelope of the forest.

Javon snuck off into the sunrise to go smoke a joint in the hammock park behind the canteen, in plain view of the swarm of knocked-out cops. His nerves were in desperate need of soothing and he didn’t need to think twice about using the only medicine at hand.

The sunrise was dim and sullen, casting its gray halo throughout the sky. The hammock swayed slightly from the cool morning breeze and Javon was starting to get a little sick. Images of Hailey had been burned into his subconscious and he wondered how he would ever be able to sleep again. Well, not sober at least.

Javon could care less about the “owl” killer if he were staring at the end of its barrel, he just needed to forget about this place. This was the first time he had regretted not filling out college application forms, because now, he couldn’t escape this town even if he tried.

As he continued to ruminate in his limited prospects, he saw a shadow flit from the corner of his eye. He jolted awake from his existential morning thoughts.

It was a rather small shadow, one that emerged like a premature lightning strike. The figure disappeared into the woods – seemingly spawning from the direction of the cabins. Snuffing his joint, Javon waltzed in the shadow’s path, determined to not let the sly thing get away. The police were starting to stir. Javon dashed into the thicket’s cover.

While the figure had been in full sprint before, Javon had caught up to it within a couple of minutes. From behind a tree, looking onto an unobstructed clearing, there was the silhouette, his back facing Javon.

It was a boy. A shirtless boy. Quiet and unmoving. But Javon could easily recognize the person’s gait – strangely self-assured for just an 11-year-old. No doubt it was Louie, unruly, scraped and bruised, swaggering within late dawn’s mist. Javon observed quietly for a few moments, watching the boy sit in silence in the grass.

Louie knew someone was watching him. Besides, he had been on the other side – the one who was hunting the unsuspecting so many times that his instincts were deceivingly sharp. Louie turned his head around slowly, catching Javon’s direct line of vision and holding it. Javon froze under Louie’s blank expression towards him.

Slowly, Louie made his way towards Javon, carefully maintaining eye contact. Javon was almost in some sort of trance and had been. rendered immobile. Louie started to quicken his pace, opening his mouth to say something before Javon snapped out of his terrifying reverie.

Javon’s paranoia was through the roof, fueled by all that weed he consumed on an empty stomach. He ran towards the cabin for dear life to warn the others, convinced of Louie’s hand in evil. Something about Louie’s vacant eyes, devoid of emotion and almost-artificial like, sent Javon reeling for shelter from that empty expression. Even Hailey’s lifeless face exhibited more human-ness.

He finally had enough courage to look behind him when in view of the canteen, only to be met with a silent wood. Nevertheless, he continued to run, right outside to the main grounds, running right smack into the punchy gut of a cop.

“Do you think you can tell me what you are doing out here, hm,” asked the man in faded blue. Javon relayed his morning, leaving out extraneous details. But what he said fell upon empty ears and a boisterous laugh!

“Hmph, you kids sure aren’t meant to be out here as counselors. Clueless, all of you.”

But the police soon realized that Javon was telling the cold truth. Louie was thought to be on the busses, but the police received word that the boy was nowhere to be found in the vehicles. A small search-party was sent into the woods, but there wasn’t a single trace of an 11-year-old to be found. Only a lumbering 21-year-old, who took embarrassingly long strides.
Louie and his belongings had dematerialized along with warm winds of summer.

As the rest of the kids and counselors were sent away through a second round of buses, Javon looked longingly at the shrinking campgrounds from the back window.

On our crow’s nest seat,
We are the Camp Wapiti fleet!

Javon dreamt of distant heights and killer elks for months after the incidents.

I am only seem to making things worse with my boyfriend worse?
For context, me and my boyfriend live together and have been together for serval years.
I hadn't slept well so I didn't want to go to Costco. As we don't drive my boyfriend's dad gave a lift to Costco. I said I had only wanted some chocolate. A packet of M&M's. I wouldn't eat them straight away.
Before he left he couldn't find his membership card and we rushed around to find it. Instead of finding his card, I found another one of his wank socks. I've talked to him about this before. I've asked him to stop and use the toilet roll. This is ignored.
I was obviously very upset but all he said was "I don't want to talk about this right now" and then he left. He called asking if I wanted cookies but I forgot how big they were and I said yes.
Along with the cookies, his dad wanted a pack of apple pies. I'm in recovery from bulimia. He knows when I'm upset I binge eat and then purge. I have a poor image of my body, and his looking at porn or whatever doesn't help.
I don't think he did it out of spite. I think if he thought if he brought me some nice and sweet, stuff then I would be happy and forget about what happened earlier.
I then tried to speak to him after he got back. He refused and ignored me. He normally dismisses me and brushes it off, but this time he didn't even bother. Me trying more just for him to say "Stop annoying me :(
My mental health is also poor. My therapist is on vaccination now and I'm not been taking my antidepressants again, I keep meaning to do this but I've been up all night due to my insomnia or my anxiety being too bad. I just feel alone. Like I'm being punished for something.
Sex makes me feel happy. I get attention from him, which I know isn't good. I've wanted to have sex all week, but again we only have sex once a week due to work. And sometimes less than that. I've gone on and off birth control numerous times.
I don't want to have sex tonight but I do at the same point. I'm worried I won't be able to say no if that makes sense. I know I will feel worse if we do have sex.
I'm sorry for that rant. This took me hours to write properly and fix. It's now been about 8 hours since that happened. I'm feeling a mix of emotions. I may go for a nap now. I'm really tired

I hadn't slept well so I didn't want to go to Costco. As we don't drive my boyfriend's dad gave a lift to Costco. I said I had only wanted some chocolate. A packet of M&M's. I wouldn't eat them straight away.
Before he left he couldn't find his membership card and we rushed around to find it. Instead of finding his card, I found another one of his wank socks. I've talked to him about this before. I've asked him to stop and use the toilet roll. This is ignored.
I was obviously very upset but all he said was "I don't want to talk about this right now" and then he left. He called asking if I wanted cookies but I forgot how big they were and I said yes.
Along with the cookies, his dad wanted a pack of apple pies. I'm in recovery from bulimia. He knows when I'm upset I binge eat and then purge. I have a poor image of my body, and his looking at porn or whatever doesn't help.
I don't think he did it out of spite. I think if he thought if he brought me some nice and sweet, stuff then I would be happy and forget about what happened earlier.
I then tried to speak to him after he got back. He refused and ignored me. He normally dismisses me and brushes it off, but this time he didn't even bother. Me trying more just for him to say "Stop annoying me :(
My mental health is also poor. My therapist is on vaccination now and I'm not been taking my antidepressants again, I keep meaning to do this but I've been up all night due to my insomnia or my anxiety being too bad. I just feel alone. Like I'm being punished for something.
Sex makes me feel happy. I get attention from him, which I know isn't good. I've wanted to have sex all week, but again we only have sex once a week due to work. And sometimes less than that. I've gone on and off birth control numerous times.
I don't want to have sex tonight but I do at the same point. I'm worried I won't be able to say no if that makes sense. I know I will feel worse if we do have sex.
I'm sorry for that rant. This took me hours to write properly and fix. It's now been hours since that happened. I'm feeling a mix of emotions. I may go for a nap now. I'm really tired. Wtf am I going to do will all this food?

First off, let's address the elephant in the room. What in tarnation is going on with the price of silver!??!? :O
Okay now that that's out of the way ... Where all my David the Gnome fans at? Tonight I'm dropping a new PROTOTYPE pour ... It's .999 Fine Silver, but it's unmarked so it will be shipping with a signed Certificate of Authenticity to whoever buys it! I'm gauging interest to see if I should do more Gnome themed pours, so if you're a fan of the gnomes LET ME KNOW!
Header Image : https://imgur.com/w85IsyX
Proof Gallery : https://imgur.com/a/lBPRKMV

::: DAVID THE GNOME :::

GALLERY ::: I was strolling the aisles at my local Goodwill recently and found this adorable little "David the Gnome" looking garden gnome statue. I had to have him, so I snapped him up, brought him home, and made a miniature of him out of pure silver! This little guy weighs over 2+ troy ounces of .999 Fine Silver. He is not hallmarked or purity stamped in any way, but he IS pure silver, and will come with a signed PROTOTYPE (Serial number 0) Certificate of Authenticity. Only ONE available!!! Asking $100.00 for him! SOLD!

::: ZELDA POURS :::

GALLERY : https://imgur.com/a/Qy56kXQ
HYLIAN SHIELD ::: These weigh 2+ Troy Ounces and are hand poured. These STACK, too! ::: $80.00 each
DEKU SHIELD ::: These weigh 2+ Troy Ounces and are hand poured. ::: $80.00 each
MIRROR SHIELD ::: These weigh 2+ Troy Ounces and are hand poured. ::: $80.00 each
MAJORA'S MASK - BACK ::: Weighing in just over 3+ozt of pure silver, this is a chunky, and SPIKY, pour! A truly unique piece for your collection at $135.00!
SHEIKAH SLATE ::: For some stupid reason I neglected to take pictures of the back of these fully dimensional and highly accurate slates! These make GREAT keyfobs, too! These weigh 2+ Troy Ounces and are hand poured. ::: $80.00 each
LOGO CARD PROTECTOR ::: (Apologies for the terrible picture ... I need to take a better one!) Here's a BEEFY 2ozt+ CARD PROTECTOR (for you poker players!) featuring the Sheikah Sigil on one side, and the famous Z logo on the other! Asking just $80.00 each
MASTER SWORD ::: These weigh 2+ Troy Ounces and are hand poured. Epic! ::: $100.00 each
ZELDA NES Carts - ZELDA N64 Carts - ZELDA GAMEBOY Carts ::: 2+ Troy Ounces, HIGHLY detailed, and with the LABEL OF YOUR CHOICE! ::: $80.00 each w/FREE GOLD PLATING as needed!
RUPEES ::: Fantastic little RUPEES made of pure .999 Fine Silver! Each weighs 1+t.oz and are all made by hand! They are just $40.00 each!
MASTER COMBO ::: Includes a Master Sword and a Hylian Shield, along with the display base, for just $180.00
SAVIOR OF HYRULE COMBO - Alternate Pic ::: Includes one of my .999 Fine Silver Master Swords and one Shield of your choosing, as well as a GOLD PLATED NES/SNES/N64 Zelda Cart of your choosing and ONE Rupee (I know two are shown... sigh) ... That's SEVEN+ total Troy ounces of .999 Fine Silver and includes the stand for display! Each Savior of Hyrule Combo can be yours for just $300.00!

::: PURE SILVER TRADING CARDS :::

Pokemon - FIRST EDITION CHARIZARD : VIDEO ::: 4.6+ Troy Ounces of .999 Fine Silver, full scale and absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Each card ships with a Serial Numbered Certificate of Authenticity! $275.00 each

::: WILDLIFE ART STATUES :::

SILVER PANTHER STATUE - BACK - ANGLE - IN HAND ::: This is the first in a line of new pours. It weighs a little over 5+ ozt of .999 Fine Silver and has been blackened and antiqued for an incredible look! These are $250.00 each!

::: ARTIFACTS :::

BIG MEGALODON TOOTH ::: Beautifully antiqued and exquisitely detailed! This .999 FINE SILVER tooth weighs over 100 grams (over 3 troy ounces) and is definitely a conversation starter! ::: $150.00 each
THE DERRINGER ::: One of my all time FAVORITE pours - this 1:1 scale Derringer was modeled off a REAL period piece and is actual size! Made of solid .999 Fine Silver, this beefy piece weighs in at over 7.5 t.oz of solid girth! A difficult piece to make, but worth it! ::: $325.00 per pew pew!

::: THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY :::

GALLERY : https://imgur.com/fM58Lam
THE GUIDE ::: This great 2 ozt .999 Fine Silver pour was entirely designed and modelled by me based on the original book description. I figured it would look great with a slipcase, as well, so I made that too. I then hand paint the letters in gold and then buff the slipcase to give it a slightly weathered appearance. This was VERY fun to design! $85.00 each!
THUMBS UP ::: If you don't have an electronic thumb this is the next best thing! When you see the Vogon Constructor Fleet just hold this up in the air and hope you get picked up ... don't forget your towel, though! This 2ozt pour is $85.00 each!

::: FUTURAMA :::

GALLERY : https://imgur.com/xkbEvSw
BENDER - ALT ... Featuring a biteable shiny metal ass, a beer in one hand, and a cigar in the other, you can't go wrong with this great pour! Also includes a 3D printed resin base and is only $100 each!
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY - VIDEO pour. This is a ONE ozt. pour and is a GREAT pocket carry or card protector! $45.00 each!
I WILL WAIT FOR YOU ::: This is one of the saddest scenes in television history and I STILL cry thinking about it. Seymour Asses, Fry's eternally loyal and faithful dog, who never gave up hope that his master would one day return for him ... I'm not crying YOU'RE crying. Just $45.00 each.
SLURM STACKERS ::: These great 2+ozt stackers interlock VERY well and are a truly unique addition to anyone's stack! $85.00 each!

::: FALLOUT POURS :::

GALLERY : https://imgur.com/RzQPlpq
VAULT 111 DOOR - BACK ::: Weighing in at 2+ troy ounces of .999 Fine Silver, this is a great and BEEFY little pocket carry! It was 100% modelled by me and these things look great stacked ::: Asking $85.00!
PIP-BOY - BACK - The 5t.oz and the 2t.oz PIP-BOY ::: Available in TWO SIZES - Either a 5+t.oz or a 2+t.oz this is one of my coolest pours ever. I really had fun making this work and I hope you enjoy owning it as much as I enjoy making it! 5+t.oz Pip-Boy is $250.00 each and 2+t.oz Pip-Boy is $85.00!
NUKA CAP STACKERS - BACK - STACKED ::: One of my most popular pours!!! These 2+t.oz .999 Fine Stackers are $85.00!
v2 PLATINUM CHIP - BACK ::: Made in .999 Fine SILVER (not platinum!) this is a GREAT little 1+t.oz coin for ANY fans of the franchise! These are solid antiqued to make them seem like they've been through some stuff! I've UPDATED the design to include a purity mark as well as a weight ... plus I emboldened the lines a bit to make it pop! Just $45.00!
NUKA COLA BOTTLE - BACK ::: Another popular request ... this thicc boi 2+ozt. pour came out surprisingly well! Yours for $85.00!
THIRST ZAPPER - BACK ::: I had a lot of fun modelling this! I'm not normally a fan of organic shapes but I took this as an opportunity to work on my Fusion360 organics skills. This was entirely modelled by me - I'm quite happy with it!!! :) Weighing in at 2+ozt - yours for $85.00!
VAULT BOY STACKERS - ALT ::: This is a GREAT stackable Vault Boy pocket carry! Weighing in at 2+ozt. pour each in .999 Fine Silver and only $85.00!
ROULETTE CHIP - BACK ::: HIGHLY requested, so here you go! Covered with tons of little details - from the morse code on both sides, to the little ball, and then some ... this epic 2+ozt pour is done in .999 FINE SILVER and ships in an Airtite for display! Asking just $100.00!

::: ALIENS :::

GALLERY : https://imgur.com/Gys9As6
XENOMORPH HEADS - ALT - ALT - ALT ::: They mostly come at night ... mostly ... These gorgeous and creeeepy Aliens pours are 2+ozt each of PURE .999 Fine Silver! Each is then antiqued by hand and are presented to you for $85.00 each
BUGSTOMPER (The Dropship) ROUND - BACK - PIC FROM MOVIE ::: Move it Spunkmeyer, we're rolling! Famous last words, but if you want one of the coolest pocket carries around and you know your trivia this round can't be beat! 2+ozt. of .999 Fine Silver ::: $85.00 each
M41A Plasma Rifle - LEFT - TOP - BOTTOM ::: Let me introduce you to a personal friend of mine! This is an M41A Pulse Rifle. 10mm with an over and under 30mm pump action grenade launcher. Feel the weight ... It is 2+ozt. of Antiqued .999 Fine Silver! Just $90.00!

::: THE BIG N :::

GALLERY : https://imgur.com/LbXee8q
NES CONTROLLER :: This is a GREAT little pocket carry! It weighs 2+ troy ounces and is $85.00 each
N64 CONTROLLER :: This is a GREAT little pocket carry! It weighs 2+ troy ounces and is $85.00 each
NES Carts ::: 2+ Troy Ounces, HIGHLY detailed, and with the LABEL OF YOUR CHOICE! ::: $85.00 each (add $5 for gold plating)
N64 Carts ::: 2+ Troy Ounces, HIGHLY detailed, and with the LABEL OF YOUR CHOICE! ::: $85.00 each (add $5 for gold plating)
GAMEBOY Carts ::: 2+ Troy Ounces, HIGHLY detailed, and with the LABEL OF YOUR CHOICE! ::: $85.00 each (add $5 for gold plating)

::: POCKET CARRIES and PANTHER SPECIALTIES :::

GALLERY : https://imgur.com/Z9IeBNm
FUCK YOU PAY ME ::: The ORIGINAL FYPM pocket carry from Glass Panther! Weighing 1 troy ounce this is perfect for making decisions, or helping other people make the right decision! $45.00 each
POT LEAF ::: These are GREAT and everybody loves them! Two troy ounces of beefy .999 Fine Silver and these make an absolutely GREAT gift! These are $85.00 each
DICKBUTT - BACK ::: Back for a limited time? Who knows ... This great pour is 2+ troy ounces and is only $85.00
ANVILS ::: These are quickly becoming crowd favorites ... Shown here in TWO and TEN ounce versions ... They are BIG, BEEFY, and truly impressive. The 2+t.oz version is priced at $90.00 each and the 10+t.oz version is $400.00
THE PANTHER PIZZA - Gallery ::: 2 Troy Ounces of .999 Fine Silver that has been poured and designed in such a way as to make it possible to break it into individual 1/4 ounce slices! The full pie measures 55mm wide (a little over 2 inches) and is juuuust over 2 troy ounces. PIC - VIDEO of me Breaking One Apart ::: Each pie comes in a 55mm Airtite capsule! ::: These are $100.00 each

::: THE ORIGINAL CHESS SET! :::

GALLERY : https://imgur.com/Z9IeBNm
FULL GAME SET w/BLACKENED or GOLD PLATED Set ::: Includes All Pieces Needed to Play as well as a Chessboard to play upon! Over 26 Troy Ounces of .999 Fine Silver : $1,300.00
A La Carte Pieces :
The KING or QUEEN : Over 1.5 Troy Ounces of .999 Fine Silver : $100.00 each
The BISHOP, KNIGHT, or ROOK : Over 1 Troy Ounces of .999 Fine Silver : $60.00 each
The PAWN : Over 0.5 Troy Ounces of .999 Fine Silver : $45.00 each
ONE OF EACH Set ( A King, Queen, Bishop, Rook, Knight, and Pawn ) : Over 6.5 Troy Ounces of .999 Fine Silver : $400.00 each

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Posted at 5:16pm Arizona time, 5-17-24

A Daily chronicle of AI Innovations May 17th 2024: 📈 OpenAI introduces improvements to data analysis in ChatGPT
👩‍💻 GenZ and millennials optimistic about GenAI use at work: Deloitte Survey
🤝 OpenAI strikes Reddit deal to train its AI on your posts
🎵 Sony Music warns 700+ tech companies over ‘unauthorized’ use of its content to train AI
👀 The first search engine has been resurrected
💸 Deepfake scam costs firm behind Sydney Opera $25 million
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OpenAI introduces improvements to data analysis in ChatGPT https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NbH4hWUPzScc0SHfXC0GjsPHJAaCrMKKFjdBW8zegq7xaYm-2StJmLTFrpePTDvd_Mt0ENUNoc_Md8EEF126b5xH8iWECkGjFgGT8LtG17FG0eqEVHduWy978HZrnZhF1M5cyofS-wuc7Z2BY3tSpKc7U9epthSmYU2LkG8tFntx4l9wz4ueJ8C7NAsQRsb3nyGHFyfh2AJwUlC0FXykVgwFjGBIMVXLgjMTno4284=s0-d-e1-ft#https://images.ctfassets.net/kftzwdyauwt9/5MRilRU8OxsaGeplleKSiM/d308cdc8218484a4666cee7acc9d3863/ChatGPT_Charts_Blog_Summary_v3.gif?w=3840&q=90&fm=webp OpenAI is rolling out enhancements to data analysis:
Upload the latest file versions directly from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. This allows ChatGPT to understand your Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint files more quickly
Interact with tables and charts in a new expandable view
Customize and interact with bar, line, pie, and scatter plot charts in the conversation.
Work on tables in real-time
These improvements will be available in OpenAI’s new flagship model, GPT-4o, for ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise users over the coming weeks.
Why does this matter?
This are exciting updates for those who use ChatGPT to work on documents for data analysis. It should save users time, give them more options and ease when using the chatbot, and make data-driven writing easier.
Source: https://openai.com/index/improvements-to-data-analysis-in-chatgpt
GenZ and millennials optimistic about GenAI use at work: Deloitte Survey
Deloitte’s 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey connected with more than 22,800 respondents in 44 countries to explore their attitudes about work and the world around them. One of the key findings was that Gen Zs and millennials are feeling uncertain about GenAI and its potential impact on their careers.
However, respondents who frequently use GenAI at work are more likely to say they feel excitement about, and trust in the technology. Frequent users of GenAI are also more likely to believe it will free up their time, improve the way they work, and improve their work/life balance.
But, conversely, the more a respondent uses GenAI the more likely they are to have some concerns as well.
Why does this matter?
Gen AI is about to bring a huge transformation in the way we work and live. Despite concerns regarding it, GenZs and millennials are starting to think about how to adapt, whether their employers do or do not.
Source: https://www.deloitte.com/content/dam/assets-shared/docs/campaigns/2024/deloitte-2024-genz-millennial-survey.pdf
🤝 OpenAI strikes Reddit deal to train its AI on your posts
OpenAI has signed a deal with Reddit to access real-time content from Reddit’s data API, similar to Reddit’s earlier $60 million deal with Google. The partnership will allow Reddit to implement new AI-powered features and applications while also making OpenAI an advertising partner on the platform. Details on financial terms or training data were not disclosed, and Reddit users have previously shown resistance to such changes, protesting API pricing alterations in June 2023. Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/16/24158529/reddit-openai-chatgpt-api-access-advertising
🎵 Sony Music warns 700+ tech companies over ‘unauthorized’ use of its content to train AI
Sony Music has sent letters to over 700 AI companies and streaming platforms, warning them against the unauthorized use of its content for AI systems, which it claims denies artists and the label control and compensation. The music industry has been notably proactive in controlling the usage of its copyrighted material in AI tools, with platforms like YouTube enforcing strict rules for music content while introducing AI tools like Dream Track. Universal Music Group similarly faced a dispute with TikTok over licensing, leading to a temporary removal of music by major artists like Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande until a new deal was brokered to protect artists' rights and explore monetization opportunities involving AI. Source 💸 Deepfake scam costs firm behind Sydney Opera $25 million
A British design firm, Arup, which is known for its work on the Sydney Opera House, lost $25.6 million in a deepfake scam involving a fake CFO and other staff members. An employee in Arup’s Hong Kong office fell victim to the fraud after being convinced by realistic deepfake videos to transfer the money over 15 transactions, realizing the scam only after cross-checking with the UK office. Despite the significant financial loss, Arup stated that their financial stability and business operations were unaffected, and the case is currently under police investigation. Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/17/24158887/sony-music-ai-training-letter
What Else Is Happening in AI on May 17th 2024❗
🔍Slack AI is training with customer data, but claims it is privacy-driven
To develop AI/ML models, Slack is analysing Customer Data (e.g. messages, content and files) submitted to Slack as well as Other Information (including usage information) as defined in their privacy policy and in customer agreement. But it is assuring users that their data won't be shared across workspaces and has offered options to opt out of contributing to global models. (Link)
🤗Hugging Face is committing $10 million worth of compute to help beat big AIs
Hugging Face aims to level the playing field with AI giants like OpenAI by donating shared GPUs to the community through a new program called ZeroGPU. The shared GPUs are accessible to multiple users or applications concurrently, eliminating the need for each user or application to have a dedicated GPU. (Link)
☁️Microsfot to offer its cloud customers AMD alternative to Nvidia AI processors
Microsoft will give its cloud customers a platform of AMD AI chips that will compete with components made by Nvidia, with details to be given at its Build developer conference next week. It will also launch a preview of its new Cobalt 100 custom processors at the conference. (Link)
🤝Ampere teams up with Qualcomm to launch an Arm-based AI server
The two companies are combining forces to to offer an AI-focused server that uses Ampere’s CPUs and Qualcomm’s Cloud AI 100 Ultra AI inferencing chips for running– not training– models. (Link)
📰Gannett is adding AI-generated summaries to the top of its articles
Gannett, the media company that owns hundreds of newspapers in the US, is launching a new program that adds AI-generated bullet points at the top of news stories. The summaries appear to be already live and are aimed to enhance the reporting process and elevate the audience experience. (Link)
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For context, me and my boyfriend live together and have been together for serval years.
I hadn't slept well so I didn't want to go to Costco. As we don't drive my boyfriend's dad gave a lift to Costco. I said I had only wanted some chocolate. A packet of M&M's which is around 1kg. I wouldn't eat them straight away.
Before he left he couldn't find his membership card and we rushed around to find it. Instead of finding his card, I found another one of his wank socks. I've talked to him about this before. I've asked him to stop and use the toilet roll. This is ignored.
I was obviously very upset but all he said was "I don't want to talk about this right now" and then he left. He called asking if I wanted cookies but I forgot how big they were and I said yes.
When he came back he brought 2, 1kg packets of M&M's. Along with the 24 cookies, his dad wanted a pack of 12 apple pies. I'm in recovery from bulimia. He knows when I'm upset I binge eat and then purge. I have a poor image of my body, and his looking at porn or whatever doesn't help.
I don't think he did it out of spite. I think if he thought if he brought me some nice and sweet, stuff then I would be happy and forget about what happened earlier.
I then tried to speak to him after he got back. He refused and ignored me. He normally dismisses me and brushes it off, but this time he didn't even bother. Me trying more just for him to say "Stop annoying me :(
My mental health is also poor. My therapist is on vaccination now and I'm not been taking my antidepressants again, I keep meaning to do this but I've been up all night due to my insomnia or my anxiety being too bad. I just feel alone. Like I'm being punished for something.
Sex makes me feel happy. I get attention from him, which I know isn't good. I've wanted to have sex all week, but again we only have sex once a week due to work. And sometimes less than that. I've gone on and off birth control numerous times.
I don't want to have sex tonight but I do at the same point. I'm worried I won't be able to say no if that makes sense. I know I will feel worse if we do have sex.
I'm sorry for that rant. This took me hours to write properly and fix. It's now been about 8 hours since that happened. I'm feeling a mix of emotions. I may go for a nap now. I'm really tired

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-ᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ-
•••PHOENIX•••
»»— ꜱᴍᴘ —««
»»——⍟——««
**Phoenix** is a community-focused SMP that is looking for new dedicated players. There is NO economy, it is a barter system based on needs, We are a survival BUILDING community.
We have no plans to reset the world, except in the event of major game altering updates. Server specs are pretty quality, which leads to a virtually lag-free experience.
TO APPLY JOIN OUR DISCORD
>*We are LGBTQ friendly (and have pronouns roles in our discord)*
Hey everyone! I am one of the admins from Phoenix SMP. We are currently searching for mature, dedicated players who are like minded and love to interact! Our focus is to have a community driven experience - From building the spawn, nether hub, community village, to some fun events along the way. We have many projects planned and underway, and would love others input in bringing them to life!
Our goal is to have a server that is tight-knit and friendly, while also having enough players for it to feel lively. One where we can all chill and be friends, yet also be professional when dealing with any issues that may arise. We also love to discuss the finer things in life, like whether a crustless chicken pot pie is still a pot pie. Want the same things? Then help us create that community!
**Some basic info:**
* **Platform**: Java; **Version**: 1.20/1.20.1; **Jar**: PaperMC
* **Datapacks and Plug-ins**: Custom Nether Portals, More Mob Heads (lower drop rates), Player Heads, Fast Leaf Decay, Endermen Anti-grief, Universal Dyeing, Armor Statues, Armored Elytra, Cauldron Concrete, SimpleVoiceChat, ImageOnMap, CoreProtect, and more! \*ALL MODS/ADD-ONS/DATAPACKS/PLUGINS ARE PUT TO A COMMUNITY VOTE.
*Thank you for your interest, if you have any other questions feel free to DM me here, or on discord*

»»——⍟——««
-ᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ-
•••PHOENIX•••
»»— ꜱᴍᴘ —««
»»——⍟——««
**Phoenix** is a community-focused SMP that is looking for new dedicated players. There is NO economy, it is a barter system based on needs, We are a survival BUILDING community.
We have no plans to reset the world, except in the event of major game altering updates. Server specs are pretty quality, which leads to a virtually lag-free experience.
TO APPLY JOIN OUR DISCORD
>*We are LGBTQ friendly (and have pronouns roles in our discord)*
Hey everyone! I am one of the admins from Phoenix SMP. We are currently searching for mature, dedicated players who are like minded and love to interact! Our focus is to have a community driven experience - From building the spawn, nether hub, community village, to some fun events along the way. We have many projects planned and underway, and would love others input in bringing them to life!
Our goal is to have a server that is tight-knit and friendly, while also having enough players for it to feel lively. One where we can all chill and be friends, yet also be professional when dealing with any issues that may arise. We also love to discuss the finer things in life, like whether a crustless chicken pot pie is still a pot pie. Want the same things? Then help us create that community!
**Some basic info:**
* **Platform**: Java; **Version**: 1.20/1.20.1; **Jar**: PaperMC
* **Datapacks and Plug-ins**: Custom Nether Portals, More Mob Heads (lower drop rates), Player Heads, Fast Leaf Decay, Endermen Anti-grief, Universal Dyeing, Armor Statues, Armored Elytra, Cauldron Concrete, SimpleVoiceChat, ImageOnMap, CoreProtect, and more! \*ALL MODS/ADD-ONS/DATAPACKS/PLUGINS ARE PUT TO A COMMUNITY VOTE.
*Thank you for your interest, if you have any other questions feel free to DM me here, or on discord*

»»——⍟——««
-ᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ-
•••PHOENIX•••
»»— ꜱᴍᴘ —««
»»——⍟——««
**Phoenix** is a community-focused SMP that is looking for new dedicated players. There is NO economy, it is a barter system based on needs, We are a survival BUILDING community.
We have no plans to reset the world, except in the event of major game altering updates. Server specs are pretty quality, which leads to a virtually lag-free experience.
TO APPLY JOIN OUR DISCORD
>*We are LGBTQ friendly (and have pronouns roles in our discord)*
Hey everyone! I am one of the admins from Phoenix SMP. We are currently searching for mature, dedicated players who are like minded and love to interact! Our focus is to have a community driven experience - From building the spawn, nether hub, community village, to some fun events along the way. We have many projects planned and underway, and would love others input in bringing them to life!
Our goal is to have a server that is tight-knit and friendly, while also having enough players for it to feel lively. One where we can all chill and be friends, yet also be professional when dealing with any issues that may arise. We also love to discuss the finer things in life, like whether a crustless chicken pot pie is still a pot pie. Want the same things? Then help us create that community!
**Some basic info:**
* **Platform**: Java; **Version**: 1.20/1.20.1; **Jar**: PaperMC
* **Datapacks and Plug-ins**: Custom Nether Portals, More Mob Heads (lower drop rates), Player Heads, Fast Leaf Decay, Endermen Anti-grief, Universal Dyeing, Armor Statues, Armored Elytra, Cauldron Concrete, SimpleVoiceChat, ImageOnMap, CoreProtect, and more! \*ALL MODS/ADD-ONS/DATAPACKS/PLUGINS ARE PUT TO A COMMUNITY VOTE.
*Thank you for your interest, if you have any other questions feel free to DM me here, or on discord*

»»——⍟——««
-ᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ-
•••PHOENIX•••
»»— ꜱᴍᴘ —««
»»——⍟——««
**Phoenix** is a community-focused SMP that is looking for new dedicated players. There is NO economy, it is a barter system based on needs, We are a survival BUILDING community.
We have no plans to reset the world, except in the event of major game altering updates. Server specs are pretty quality, which leads to a virtually lag-free experience.
TO APPLY JOIN OUR DISCORD
>*We are LGBTQ friendly (and have pronouns roles in our discord)*
Hey everyone! I am one of the admins from Phoenix SMP. We are currently searching for mature, dedicated players who are like minded and love to interact! Our focus is to have a community driven experience - From building the spawn, nether hub, community village, to some fun events along the way. We have many projects planned and underway, and would love others input in bringing them to life!
Our goal is to have a server that is tight-knit and friendly, while also having enough players for it to feel lively. One where we can all chill and be friends, yet also be professional when dealing with any issues that may arise. We also love to discuss the finer things in life, like whether a crustless chicken pot pie is still a pot pie. Want the same things? Then help us create that community!
**Some basic info:**
* **Platform**: Java; **Version**: 1.20/1.20.1; **Jar**: PaperMC
* **Datapacks and Plug-ins**: Custom Nether Portals, More Mob Heads (lower drop rates), Player Heads, Fast Leaf Decay, Endermen Anti-grief, Universal Dyeing, Armor Statues, Armored Elytra, Cauldron Concrete, SimpleVoiceChat, ImageOnMap, CoreProtect, and more! \*ALL MODS/ADD-ONS/DATAPACKS/PLUGINS ARE PUT TO A COMMUNITY VOTE.
*Thank you for your interest, if you have any other questions feel free to DM me here, or on discord*

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-ᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ-
•••PHOENIX•••
»»— ꜱᴍᴘ —««
»»——⍟——««
**Phoenix** is a community-focused SMP that is looking for new dedicated players. There is NO economy, it is a barter system based on needs, We are a survival BUILDING community.
We have no plans to reset the world, except in the event of major game altering updates. Server specs are pretty quality, which leads to a virtually lag-free experience.
TO APPLY JOIN OUR DISCORD
>*We are LGBTQ friendly (and have pronouns roles in our discord)*
Hey everyone! I am one of the admins from Phoenix SMP. We are currently searching for mature, dedicated players who are like minded and love to interact! Our focus is to have a community driven experience - From building the spawn, nether hub, community village, to some fun events along the way. We have many projects planned and underway, and would love others input in bringing them to life!
Our goal is to have a server that is tight-knit and friendly, while also having enough players for it to feel lively. One where we can all chill and be friends, yet also be professional when dealing with any issues that may arise. We also love to discuss the finer things in life, like whether a crustless chicken pot pie is still a pot pie. Want the same things? Then help us create that community!
**Some basic info:**
* **Platform**: Java; **Version**: 1.20/1.20.1; **Jar**: PaperMC
* **Datapacks and Plug-ins**: Custom Nether Portals, More Mob Heads (lower drop rates), Player Heads, Fast Leaf Decay, Endermen Anti-grief, Universal Dyeing, Armor Statues, Armored Elytra, Cauldron Concrete, SimpleVoiceChat, ImageOnMap, CoreProtect, and more! \*ALL MODS/ADD-ONS/DATAPACKS/PLUGINS ARE PUT TO A COMMUNITY VOTE.
*Thank you for your interest, if you have any other questions feel free to DM me here, or on discord*

»»——⍟——««
-ᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ-
•••PHOENIX•••
»»— ꜱᴍᴘ —««
»»——⍟——««
**Phoenix** is a community-focused SMP that is looking for new dedicated players. There is NO economy, it is a barter system based on needs, We are a survival BUILDING community.
We have no plans to reset the world, except in the event of major game altering updates. Server specs are pretty quality, which leads to a virtually lag-free experience.
TO APPLY JOIN OUR DISCORD
>*We are LGBTQ friendly (and have pronouns roles in our discord)*
Hey everyone! I am one of the admins from Phoenix SMP. We are currently searching for mature, dedicated players who are like minded and love to interact! Our focus is to have a community driven experience - From building the spawn, nether hub, community village, to some fun events along the way. We have many projects planned and underway, and would love others input in bringing them to life!
Our goal is to have a server that is tight-knit and friendly, while also having enough players for it to feel lively. One where we can all chill and be friends, yet also be professional when dealing with any issues that may arise. We also love to discuss the finer things in life, like whether a crustless chicken pot pie is still a pot pie. Want the same things? Then help us create that community!
**Some basic info:**
* **Platform**: Java; **Version**: 1.20/1.20.1; **Jar**: PaperMC
* **Datapacks and Plug-ins**: Custom Nether Portals, More Mob Heads (lower drop rates), Player Heads, Fast Leaf Decay, Endermen Anti-grief, Universal Dyeing, Armor Statues, Armored Elytra, Cauldron Concrete, SimpleVoiceChat, ImageOnMap, CoreProtect, and more! \*ALL MODS/ADD-ONS/DATAPACKS/PLUGINS ARE PUT TO A COMMUNITY VOTE.
*Thank you for your interest, if you have any other questions feel free to DM me here, or on discord*

»»——⍟——««
-ᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ-
•••PHOENIX•••
»»— ꜱᴍᴘ —««
»»——⍟——««
**Phoenix** is a community-focused SMP that is looking for new dedicated players. There is NO economy, it is a barter system based on needs, We are a survival BUILDING community.
We have no plans to reset the world, except in the event of major game altering updates. Server specs are pretty quality, which leads to a virtually lag-free experience.
TO APPLY JOIN OUR DISCORD
>*We are LGBTQ friendly (and have pronouns roles in our discord)*
Hey everyone! I am one of the admins from Phoenix SMP. We are currently searching for mature, dedicated players who are like minded and love to interact! Our focus is to have a community driven experience - From building the spawn, nether hub, community village, to some fun events along the way. We have many projects planned and underway, and would love others input in bringing them to life!
Our goal is to have a server that is tight-knit and friendly, while also having enough players for it to feel lively. One where we can all chill and be friends, yet also be professional when dealing with any issues that may arise. We also love to discuss the finer things in life, like whether a crustless chicken pot pie is still a pot pie. Want the same things? Then help us create that community!
**Some basic info:**
* **Platform**: Java; **Version**: 1.20/1.20.1; **Jar**: PaperMC
* **Datapacks and Plug-ins**: Custom Nether Portals, More Mob Heads (lower drop rates), Player Heads, Fast Leaf Decay, Endermen Anti-grief, Universal Dyeing, Armor Statues, Armored Elytra, Cauldron Concrete, SimpleVoiceChat, ImageOnMap, CoreProtect, and more! \*ALL MODS/ADD-ONS/DATAPACKS/PLUGINS ARE PUT TO A COMMUNITY VOTE.
*Thank you for your interest, if you have any other questions feel free to DM me here, or on discord*

»»——⍟——««
-ᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ-
•••PHOENIX•••
»»— ꜱᴍᴘ —««
»»——⍟——««
**Phoenix** is a community-focused SMP that is looking for new dedicated players. There is NO economy, it is a barter system based on needs, We are a survival Building community.
We have no plans to reset the world, except in the event of major game altering updates. Server specs are pretty quality, which leads to a virtually lag-free experience.
To Apply Please DM Me!
>*We are LGBTQ friendly (and have pronouns roles in our discord)*
Hey everyone! I am one of the admins from Phoenix SMP. We are currently searching for mature, dedicated players who are like minded and love to interact! Our focus is to have a community driven experience - From building the spawn, nether hub, community village, to some fun events along the way. We have many projects planned and underway, and would love others input in bringing them to life!
Our goal is to have a server that is tight-knit and friendly, while also having enough players for it to feel lively. One where we can all chill and be friends, yet also be professional when dealing with any issues that may arise. We also love to discuss the finer things in life, like whether a crustless chicken pot pie is still a pot pie. Want the same things? Then help us create that community!
**Some basic info:**
* **Platform**: Java; **Version**: 1.20/1.20.1; **Jar**: PaperMC
* **Datapacks and Plug-ins**: Custom Nether Portals, More Mob Heads (lower drop rates), Player Heads, Fast Leaf Decay, Endermen Anti-grief, Universal Dyeing, Armor Statues, Armored Elytra, Cauldron Concrete, SimpleVoiceChat, ImageOnMap, CoreProtect, and more! \*All Mods, Data Packs, and Plug-ins are voted on by the community!
*Thank you for your interest, if you have any other questions feel free to DM me here, or on discord*

Vaise to ye test series 2024 ke prelims walo ki hai , or mera to pehla attempt 2027 mai hoga but still ye de dunga kyuki free hai 😅😎.

Hey everybody, i am a new fan of spice and wolf. Through images and memes i knew about this series and i find out that it has the original series from 2008/2009 and a remake.
I was curious to know about the remake, how much it does change from the first two series. I decided to watch the first two first, out of curiosity, cause i read a lot about how good they are(and right now, i am loving them).
Does the remake changes the story? Follows more the manga/LN if they exists? Is it worth to watch after the old series?
Holo is a cutie pie btw :3

Welcome to Whose Line is it Anyway- 40k Edition!
I am your host Drough Carius and welcome to Whose Bolter is it Anyway? where the questions are made up and the heresy doesn't matter.
Most of you know what to do, post quips and little statements related to 40k lore, not in question form, and have people improvise a response to it. Since everyone seemed to enjoy the captions in last week's game we will now be including those as well. If you want to post a picture for us to caption, post a link to a piece of 40k art and we will reply to the link with funny captions for the picture. You can find the artwork from anywhere, such as /ImaginaryWarhammer, DeviantArt, or any regular Google image searches. Then post the link here. I have started us off with a few examples below.
Please don't leave it as a plain URL especially if you're posting an image from Google. Use Reddit formatting to give it a title. Here's how:
[Link title](website's url)
Easy as pie! If it doesn't work, post the link with a title underneath.
What we're NOT doing is posting memes. No content from /Grimdank. If the art is already a joke, it doesn't give us anything to work with, does it? Just post a regular piece of art and we'll add the funny captions. I've started us off with a few examples below.
Some prompt examples…
1) Things Alpharius isn't responsible for
2) Things you can say to a commissar, but not your gf.
3) etc.,
Please be witty, none of us want an inbox full of unfunny stuff.
Drough Carius and Crowd Colorized - thanks very much to DeSanti!