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2024.06.10 07:42 Several_Ad_86 Intentionally Rejecting Opportunities
Not really an off my chest since wala naman akong pinaghuhugutan dito and I don’t seek for advices also. I just want to say na there are many things I intentionally reject just because of family. For example job offers sa malayo like sa NCR and I’m from Mindanao. Altho they offer better pay, I just cannot leave my dog and mother behind. My mother was just recently diagnosed with diabetes. Altho not severe, I just want to be closer to her as much as possible in case na kailangan niya service ko I can be there for her agad. Today, I have to decline another job na naman kasi they require me to go onsite for a few days in a month sa Pasig. I would choose my family first always but sometimes I can’t help to think if tama ba na nilalayuan ko yung opportunites na nasa harap ko na. Pero di bale na. Money can be earned pa pero the time I will get to spend with my mom and dog is priceless. 🫶
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2024.06.10 05:28 SIM90210 Since when tho???
Men's Mental Health Awareness Month originated as an initiative to raise awareness about the mental health challenges faced by men and to encourage them to seek help and support. The exact origin of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month is not clear, but it is believed to have emerged from the broader movement of mental health awareness and advocacy. The month of June is often recognized as Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, although different organizations and countries may observe it at different times. The goal of this awareness month is to promote dialogue, education, and resources specifically tailored to men's mental health needs.
I don’t remember this in previous years but in the spirit of awareness, let’s see if I can contribute during this month.
I would say that I’ve been managing depression for the last 25 years. I recently recovered from some temporary insanity and today was one crazy afternoon. Big up my new fren Smokey the bear aka Salvi A. Big up my bff in rare form today. Absolutely priceless and I don’t have any of it on video. Shame.
Sweet dreams. The sun battered me before you did today. 😉
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I don’t remember this in previous years but in the spirit of awareness, let’s see if I can contribute during this month.
I would say that I’ve been managing depression for the last 25 years. I recently recovered from some temporary insanity and today was one crazy afternoon. Big up my new fren Smokey the bear aka Salvi A. Big up my bff in rare form today. Absolutely priceless and I don’t have any of it on video. Shame.
Sweet dreams. The sun battered me before you did today. 😉
UndateableLA
2024.06.10 03:55 sameed_a how does visualization improve communication skills?
Sometimes, communication feels like navigating a dark room without a flashlight. You trip over furniture, bump into walls and fumble in the dark until you manage to find the light switch. That was me before I learned about the power of visualization. I worked at a local grocery store, and communicating with customers and colleagues often left me tongue-tied and embarrassed.
One day, I was tasked with explaining our store’s new recycling policy to the team. I knew that if I went down my usual path, I’d see blank stares and hear muffled yawns. So, instead, I tried something new. I picked up a piece of paper and drew a flowchart, a simple depiction of how the new process was to work. To my surprise, I got nods of understanding and questions that indicated engagement.
Emboldened by this success, I started applying visualization to all aspects of communication. I found that when I mentally envisioned my thoughts as a series of bullet points or a flowchart before speaking, I could articulate my ideas better. I also started using pictures, diagrams, and even memes for written communication.
I soon realized the benefits spilling over into my personal life. Be it explaining directions to a delivery guy or discussing a movie plot with a friend; I found my sentences more cogent and my explanations more effective.
Today, I can proudly say I navigate the communication room with a spotlight. I no longer fear conversations and revel in the clarity that I can bring to them. The power of visualization has not only made me a better communicator but also a confident individual.
So, that’s it, my friends. My two cents on how visualization can improve communication skills. Remember, a picture may be worth a thousand words, but a mental image can be priceless when it comes to clear, succinct communication.
P.S. – Now, I won’t lie and say that every conversation I now have comes with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation (although, that would be hilarious!). But, I do mentally apply the mind-map model before important chats. It helps. Try it. You can thank me later! Oh, and by the way, this was all a hypothetical situation, just a cheeky way to illustrate the power of visualization and mental modeling in day-to-day scenarios. I may have piqued your curiosity, didn't I? That's the power of storytelling, my friends!
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One day, I was tasked with explaining our store’s new recycling policy to the team. I knew that if I went down my usual path, I’d see blank stares and hear muffled yawns. So, instead, I tried something new. I picked up a piece of paper and drew a flowchart, a simple depiction of how the new process was to work. To my surprise, I got nods of understanding and questions that indicated engagement.
Emboldened by this success, I started applying visualization to all aspects of communication. I found that when I mentally envisioned my thoughts as a series of bullet points or a flowchart before speaking, I could articulate my ideas better. I also started using pictures, diagrams, and even memes for written communication.
I soon realized the benefits spilling over into my personal life. Be it explaining directions to a delivery guy or discussing a movie plot with a friend; I found my sentences more cogent and my explanations more effective.
Today, I can proudly say I navigate the communication room with a spotlight. I no longer fear conversations and revel in the clarity that I can bring to them. The power of visualization has not only made me a better communicator but also a confident individual.
So, that’s it, my friends. My two cents on how visualization can improve communication skills. Remember, a picture may be worth a thousand words, but a mental image can be priceless when it comes to clear, succinct communication.
P.S. – Now, I won’t lie and say that every conversation I now have comes with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation (although, that would be hilarious!). But, I do mentally apply the mind-map model before important chats. It helps. Try it. You can thank me later! Oh, and by the way, this was all a hypothetical situation, just a cheeky way to illustrate the power of visualization and mental modeling in day-to-day scenarios. I may have piqued your curiosity, didn't I? That's the power of storytelling, my friends!
2024.06.10 03:50 Necessary-Count4046 Dealing with extreme porn addiction.
(M). I have a girlfriend who i love dearly, who is my type, who loves me so so so so so unbelievably much. Our relationship had turned into a long distance relationship. We have currently been dating for 1+ year now. I’ve never been okay with cheating, i always saw it as awful, as shitty. And i have not had sex with another women. But through porn addiction, use of substances that changed my perception. I am guilty of repeatedly, buying onlyfans accounts and messaging women. Sending pictures of myself, buying content, and flirting with them. I only ever do this in short Episodes, this never continues into the next day as i regret it the second that i climax and finish. But i have repeated this process too many times and have to accept that i have a porn addiction. It started out at just scrolling on reddit, then looking at onlyfans reddit girls, then making an account and viewing free onlyfans profiles. And so on, and so on. I feel terrible and awful guilt everyday. She has no idea that this has ever happened and i’m the only person on planet earth that knows that i’ve done this. But psychologically a secret is a heavy load and it kills me, the guilt is unbearable. I truly feel bad, and have always wanted to change. But this porn addiction has been a thing before our relationship. Before, at the beginning, and til now. It’s just that it has lead me to do unfaithful things and lust over onlyfans stars and send my nudes to these pointless women that i’m just another guy to. When i have the most loving girlfriend in the world. I’ve tried to quit an unimaginable, uncountable amount of times. It developed to this over the course of 6 months from the beginning of our relationship. Then for maybe 8 months i’ve repeatedly done this, sometimes days between, sometimes weeks between, sometimes months between. But i find myself constantly relapsing with this behavior. But the second that i reach climax, i regret it, i feel terrible for my gf. It has been maybe a month since i have last done this. I’ve tried pornblockers, i’ve tried deleting reddit. But almost daily, i find myself turning the pornblocker off or redownloading reddit to look at women. I always always convince myself not because i want to masturbate to them, but just because i wanna scroll and “look” i don’t wanna masturbate. Somehow, after doing this hundreds of times, i still manage to convince myself everytime. And me looking turns into me lusting, and me lusting makes me get sexual arroused and so on and so on. Sometimes i stop myself before i masturbate, sometimes i dont. But i find myself doing this, atleast just looking, almost everyday. I’m scared to relapse and commit my onlyfans problem again. I truly truly do love my girlfriend and i want to get better but i can’t seem to. Even with porn blockers and deleting reddit i find myself just turning them off or redownloading reddit just to “look” anyways. I first saw porn when i was just in the 3rd grade and i regret it ever since, ever since then it has had a grasp on my life. I’ve only just recently accepted it as an addiction. An addiction that is destroying my relationship with my girlfriend. If she knew i had a porn addiction she would feel awful, and it breaks my heart. And if she knew the specifics of what i have done, she would maybe even break up with me, and i can’t blame her. I’ve done awful things, awful things i regret. I always justify it in my head in the moment by saying it’s not cheating, but it is, i know deep down it is. Even if i have never met up or kissed or had sex with another women. Digital sexting is still cheating and i know it. And i feel awful about it. If i was told 1 year ago that i would do this i wouldn’t have believed it, ive always found cheating on a significant other as an awful and disgusting shitty thing to do. But i find myself guilty of the same crime i was disgusted by others for, all lead by my porn addiction. I Truly truly truly want to get better but i know the likelihoods are that i will do it again eventually due to me still “looking” at porn on the daily which is how it began everytime that i’ve done it. i don’t want to do it. I want tips on how to stop, i just want to stop. I have such a great relationship with my girlfriend, a woman who truly loves me, who could become my wife one day. Something that many men would do anything for, something beyond rare. And i don’t want to destroy it all over onlyfans and reddit girls that any man in the world can look upz What i have is priceless and i understand that, can’t be bought. I have a truly good hearted women that loves me and only me for who i am. I love her so much and i want to get better, i want to be a better boyfriend and stop this before it destroys my relationship. Can someone please give me advice before it’s too late, i truly do want to stop and i truly do love my girlfriend. Please help me
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2024.06.10 02:50 highonlife_99 Is it really worth chasing 2% anymore?
So many of you may have seen my last post, where I discussed how our current PayPal 2% Mastercards are going down to 1.5% in July.
For the longest time I’ve always said if it wasn’t for the extra .5% with the PayPal, I’d only ever use my Chase Freedom Unlimited. One of my biggest gripes with the PPL is the lack of push notifications when transactions occur. I also personally feel as though Chase is one of the strongest issuers and their cards come with a lot of benefits (including purchase and warranty protection). Not that some of these benefits are needed regularly, but it’s nice knowing they are in your back pocket for whatever reason. When I travel I can just use my Capital One Platinum to avoid FTF. For groceries I use the Amex Blue Cash. I also have the discover IT and Freedom for category spend.
I have been considering getting a Fidelity card, but I’m close to ruling it out because I’d hate having to log in and see my investments every time I go to pay my card off or check a transaction.
SoFi is another good option, but since SoFi is a fintech, I feel like it will be another PayPal situation with changing/inconsistent benefits in the long run.
Wells Fargo is a bank I’ve never been a fan of…ever since that fraud situation where the company opened up all of those fake accounts I’d be hesitant to do business with them.
Citi Double Cash seems great on the surface, but with all of the benefits they cut a couple years ago, it’s basically just a 2% card with very little else going for it.
I’m not saying that the PayPal had great benefits, but I’m just wondering if it’s even worth opening another card with the potential of getting some low limit I’d be disappointed in (since it will be my daily driver).
At this point I’m leaning towards just not applying for anything and switching over to the Freedom Unlimited full time come August, for non category spend. Would this be a poor idea?
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For the longest time I’ve always said if it wasn’t for the extra .5% with the PayPal, I’d only ever use my Chase Freedom Unlimited. One of my biggest gripes with the PPL is the lack of push notifications when transactions occur. I also personally feel as though Chase is one of the strongest issuers and their cards come with a lot of benefits (including purchase and warranty protection). Not that some of these benefits are needed regularly, but it’s nice knowing they are in your back pocket for whatever reason. When I travel I can just use my Capital One Platinum to avoid FTF. For groceries I use the Amex Blue Cash. I also have the discover IT and Freedom for category spend.
I have been considering getting a Fidelity card, but I’m close to ruling it out because I’d hate having to log in and see my investments every time I go to pay my card off or check a transaction.
SoFi is another good option, but since SoFi is a fintech, I feel like it will be another PayPal situation with changing/inconsistent benefits in the long run.
Wells Fargo is a bank I’ve never been a fan of…ever since that fraud situation where the company opened up all of those fake accounts I’d be hesitant to do business with them.
Citi Double Cash seems great on the surface, but with all of the benefits they cut a couple years ago, it’s basically just a 2% card with very little else going for it.
I’m not saying that the PayPal had great benefits, but I’m just wondering if it’s even worth opening another card with the potential of getting some low limit I’d be disappointed in (since it will be my daily driver).
At this point I’m leaning towards just not applying for anything and switching over to the Freedom Unlimited full time come August, for non category spend. Would this be a poor idea?
2024.06.09 17:35 caseyjohnson243 28[M4F] Delhi - Just a guy looking to connect with his woman
Well, the title says it all. I'm just a guy, looking for his woman To connect with her, on a deep level, forging a close bond, grow with her and eventually more.
That's all I want, someone to connect to, to pamper, look after, go out on dates with, to spoil, and be spoiled by. I know, I'm asking for too much, because a partner with true intimacy is priceless, but what's the point in half assing something, right?
Hopefully I'll meet someone wonderful here and if you're willing to put in the efforts, you'll find them more than reciprocated. My post is very direct because I prefer crystal clear conversations over beating around the bush. So please reply only if you're looking for something similar.
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That's all I want, someone to connect to, to pamper, look after, go out on dates with, to spoil, and be spoiled by. I know, I'm asking for too much, because a partner with true intimacy is priceless, but what's the point in half assing something, right?
Hopefully I'll meet someone wonderful here and if you're willing to put in the efforts, you'll find them more than reciprocated. My post is very direct because I prefer crystal clear conversations over beating around the bush. So please reply only if you're looking for something similar.
2024.06.09 17:34 _kozzi Maya Virtual Card not working for GrabPay
Hi!
I have been wanting to cash-in to GrabPay for a long time now using my Maya virtual card but it hasn't been working. It says that cash in is not successful with any amount. I have enough balance.
This started when my previous visa virtual card expired and I replaced it with a new one but it is now a mastercard virtual card. I can't block it to get a new one due to a limit.
I've contacted Maya already and they don't see my transaction attempts just only my successful temporary P50 fee when adding the card.
Has anyone experienced this as well? Do you know what to do to solve this?
Thank you!
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I have been wanting to cash-in to GrabPay for a long time now using my Maya virtual card but it hasn't been working. It says that cash in is not successful with any amount. I have enough balance.
This started when my previous visa virtual card expired and I replaced it with a new one but it is now a mastercard virtual card. I can't block it to get a new one due to a limit.
I've contacted Maya already and they don't see my transaction attempts just only my successful temporary P50 fee when adding the card.
Has anyone experienced this as well? Do you know what to do to solve this?
Thank you!
2024.06.09 10:52 Count-Daring243 Best Floating Record Players
 | submitted by Count-Daring243 to u/Count-Daring243 [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/xeg82on7fi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=148b7549e256e3a9c8dd6a337357ec6bca8d3fcd Discover the latest innovative designs in the world of vinyl records with our Floating Record Players roundup. These cutting-edge turntables elevate your listening experience with their mesmerizing floating records, bringing together old school charm and modern technology. Our collection features the best options on the market, helping you choose the perfect floating record player for your home or office. Dive into our top picks and embark on a journey of sound that transcends time. The Top 18 Best Floating Record Players
Reviews🔗3-in-1 Jensen Turntable CD Radio, Cassette and AM/FM Stereo Speakershttps://preview.redd.it/pphomm08fi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d1afc143aeada563df1155e2069f55c651488a49 I recently got the Jensen 3-speed turntable CD radio, cassette, and AM/FM set and I can't express how happy I am with my purchase. I remember using my dad's old turntable and the nostalgia it brings back is just priceless. This one is a modern twist to the classic turntable - it plays not only vinyl records but also CDs and cassettes. Plus, it has an AM/FM tuner so I can listen to my favorite radio stations. What I love about this product is that it is versatile. The turntable allows me to play 3-speed records, which gives me a variety of options. The CD player accepts both regular and rewriteable discs, while the cassette deck, although it looks a bit fragile, still works perfectly fine. This device also comes with features such as repeat of songs and tracks, skip/search forward and backward and random play. The blue back-lit LCD display and programmable memory adds a nice touch to the whole setup. It's super user-friendly; even my grandma could figure it out! And let's not forget about the stereo headphone jack, perfect for those late-night listening sessions without disturbing anyone. However, one downside I noticed is that the build quality isn't top-notch. It feels a bit plasticky and might not hold up over time. Another thing is that the speakers lack bass. But hey, considering how affordable this product is, these are minor quibbles. In conclusion, if you're looking for a nostalgic music player that combines old school charm with modern convenience, the Jensen 3-speed turntable CD radio, cassette, and AM/FM set is definitely worth checking out. Just remember to handle it with care due to its somewhat delicate build. 🔗Modern Vinyl Record Player Stand with Bluetoothhttps://preview.redd.it/h9zxx2g8fi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b4169c22400cc1794b618a203ddc4b335394d048 First of all, let me tell you about my experience with this Victrola Liberty Bluetooth Record Player. The moment I set my eyes on it, I was thrilled. Its retro design, available in on-trend colors, instantly captured my fascination. The built-in features like the CD player, FM radio, and USB player made it a versatile piece of entertainment. Plus, the ability to record from vinyl directly to USB without using a computer was intriguing. The unit stands tall with four long legs and four short rubber feet. This unique design not only adds to its charm but also provides two different decorative options. The dimensions are just right - measuring 17.10 x 15.70 x 11-in and weighing 14.68 lbs. It's easy to move around and fits perfectly into any space. While the sound quality is commendable, filling the room with a rich, full tone, the construction could use some improvement. The turntable feels a bit flimsy, especially the auto-stop button that sometimes fails to work. Also, there's a little wobbling when a record is on, but not enough to cause any skipping. In terms of usability, setting up this record player is a breeze. Even someone who's new to vinyl could get it up and running in no time. The included instructions are concise and clear. However, I did encounter a few issues with the build. First, it seems like there hasn't been much care about handling during shipping. The packaging was good, but it's not enough to prevent some minor damages. Second, I wish the legs could be secured better to ensure they don't pop out from under the record player. Overall, despite its drawbacks, I believe the Victrola Liberty Bluetooth Record Player does offer a blend of vintage charm and modern convenience. It performs well, especially for its price point, and it's a nice addition to any room's décor. If you're looking for a stylish and functional record player that won't break the bank, I'd recommend giving this one a try. 🔗Audio Technica Fully Automatic Vinyl Record Turntablehttps://preview.redd.it/utr0veq8fi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=343a04abd846c6464653c12782f155540a9996b5 Discover the joy of vinyl with the Audio Technica AT-LP60X-GM automatic turntable. I've been using this product for a while now and it's been a game-changer. The fully automatic belt-drive operation with two speeds, 33-1/3 and 45 RPM, ensures smooth playback of your favorite vinyl records. One of the standout features of this turntable is its anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter. This not only adds to the aesthetics but also significantly reduces vibrations and noise during playback, enhancing the overall listening experience. The redesigned tonearm base and headshell have also made a noticeable difference in improved tracking and reduced resonance. The integral Dual Magnet phono cartridge with a replaceable diamond stylus (ATN3600L) provides rich audio quality, promising hours of listening pleasure. The AC adapter manages AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, effectively reducing noise in the signal chain. What I particularly love about this turntable is its portability and compact design. It's easy to move around and fits seamlessly into any room setting. However, the hinged detachable dust cover could be a bit sturdier to better protect my vinyl records. In terms of performance, this turntable performs exceptionally well, especially given its attractive price point. While it may not impress the audiophiles, it's a perfect introductory turntable for vinyl enthusiasts or anyone looking to explore the world of vinyl. So, if you're in search of a reliable, easy-to-use turntable that won't break the bank, I highly recommend the Audio Technica AT-LP60X-GM automatic turntable. You won't be disappointed! 🔗Pro-Ject's Dark Side of The Moon Special Edition Turntablehttps://preview.redd.it/u019e779fi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7141426e947c899face9338798a255c0f559ad01 I've been using Pro-Ject's The Dark Side of The Moon Special Edition Turntable for a couple of months now, and I must say it's truly an audiophile's dream. The first thing that caught my attention was its striking design, which pays homage to Pink Floyd's iconic album cover. That, combined with the high-quality materials, makes it a standout piece in any home. The sound quality is simply phenomenal. The flat silicon belt connecting to the AC motor ensures stable speeds, while the low-resonance tonearm in black aluminum and acrylic creates a captivating visual appeal. I love how the included Pick it PRO Special Edition delivers the rich sound expected from a Dark Side Of The Moon turntable, which is enhanced by the dimmable LED rainbow backlight. However, there have been some hiccups along the way. One issue was the subpar power supply provided, which caused a buzzing noise in the speakers. I had to purchase an additional alim with a terrestrial to resolve this problem, adding extra expense to an already hefty price tag. Another minor inconvenience was the non-included prism element from the video promotional material, an optional accessory that costs another 100€. It wasn't mentioned in the initial purchase, which caught me off guard. Additionally, the support for the arm and the RGB backlight needed to be hand-tightened due to their lack of stability, but this wasn't a major setback. In summary, if you're a music enthusiast who's ready to delve into the world of vinyl, Pro-Ject's The Dark Side of The Moon Special Edition Turntable may just be the perfect addition to your collection. Its exceptional sound quality and striking design make it worthy of a high-end turntable. Just be prepared for a few extra expenses along the way. 🔗Victrola Retro 3-Speed Record Playerhttps://preview.redd.it/2p9ye8q9fi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=262aeb1d88bb14c97fa30898ba1ff7faf5f6c75a I recently got my hands on the Victrola 3-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player with Built-in Speakers, and it's been quite a nostalgic journey for me. This record player is a perfect blend of old-school charm and modern convenience. The three-speed turntable (33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM) plays all my favorite vinyls, transporting me back to the days when music was a tangible experience. One feature that really stands out is the ability to record your favorite music directly to a USB, no computer needed. It's like having a personalized mixtape from the past. Plus, its Bluetooth compatibility lets me stream music wirelessly from my smart device, making it versatile for both old and new tunes. However, there are some downsides too. The build quality feels a bit flimsy, and the tone arm can be quite slow to lower, which might annoy some users. Additionally, the sound quality isn't top-notch compared to higher-end models, but considering the price point, it's quite reasonable. In conclusion, if you're looking for a budget-friendly record player with a touch of vintage charm, the Victrola 3-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player might be worth considering. But if you demand impeccable sound and robust build quality, you might want to explore other options. 🔗Crosley Cruiser Plus Bluetooth Suitcase Turntable in Tourmalinehttps://preview.redd.it/e9f5grw9fi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=23f6d736b546410a2749d368ed0040f458a0baae Once a vinyl enthusiast, always a vinyl enthusiast. That's my motto ever since I got my hands on the Crosley Cruiser Plus Turntable - Tourmaline. It just blends old school music with modern technology seamlessly. When I first unboxed it, I was instantly charmed by its charming suitcase-style shell. It gave off a vintage vibe that I absolutely loved. Plus, the built-in Bluetooth receiver and stereo speakers took the convenience factor up a notch. Navigating through the Turntable is a breeze. The adjustable pitch control and 3-speed feature (33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM) gave me the flexibility to play any vinyl record I wanted. And don't even get me started on the Bluetooth in/out capability. It was like having a digital music player and a vinyl record player all wrapped into one device. One day, I had the brilliant idea of connecting my phone to the turntable and playing some of my favorite vinyl-to-digital remastered tracks. The sound quality was phenomenal, a perfect blend of digital clarity and analog warmth. Now, if only it didn't skip randomly sometimes. . . Despite the occasional skip, the Crosley Cruiser Plus Turntable has been a reliable and enjoyable companion on my vinyl adventure. It's portable, easy to use, and best of all, it beautifully blends the charm of old school vinyl with the convenience of modern technology. 🔗Bluetooth Vinyl Turntable with 40W Stereo Speakershttps://preview.redd.it/xqruzcdafi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8d18fc2e32f55bcad366bc7d9f0aac1652d078f9 As a music enthusiast, I've had my fair share of turntables, but the Arkrocket Cassini has truly stood out. Upon receiving it, I was blown away by its stunning walnut finish and sleek design. The ease of setup was impressive, making it truly user-friendly. However, what truly captured my attention was the sound quality this turntable delivers. It uses a moving magnet cartridge system, which offers a stable playback, allowing my vinyls to be enjoyed in all their glory. This turntable also supports Bluetooth, giving me the flexibility to connect with wireless speakers or headphones when I want. The included 40Watt bookshelf speakers are a cherry on top, providing clear and powerful sound. The only con I noticed was that the turntable is a bit on the heavier side, making it a little less portable than some other options. However, this is a minor inconvenience for the incredible listening experience it provides. Overall, I highly recommend the Arkrocket Cassini for anyone looking to enhance their vinyl listening experience. 🔗Sony Automatic Bluetooth Record Playerhttps://preview.redd.it/f5aafryafi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0e44dd63e1684ff9a82b4e8174771edb78523630 I recently got my hands on the Sony PS-LX310BT, a sleek and functional record player that's revolutionizing the vinyl listening experience. The first thing that impressed me was its easy setup. Unlike some turntables that can be a real pain to assemble, this one was up and running in no time. One of the standout features of this record player is its Bluetooth connectivity. This allows me to play my vinyl collection on my wireless speakers, giving me more freedom and flexibility when listening to music. Plus, the auto-start function means I can simply press a button and let the music flow, without having to manually lower the tonearm onto the record. Despite its minimalist design, the PS-LX310BT is built to last. Its sturdy construction and smooth operation make it a reliable choice for vinyl lovers, and its attractive appearance makes it a welcome addition to any room. However, I did run into a few issues. For instance, the player's tonearm wasn't always able to pick up the record grooves, leading to some skipping and stuttering. Additionally, the player's built-in pre-amplifier wasn't as powerful as I'd like, making it difficult to get the full range of sound out of my vinyl. Overall, I'm quite happy with my purchase. The Sony PS-LX310BT is a solid record player that combines modern technology with the classic sound of vinyl. While it's not perfect, it's definitely worth considering if you're in the market for a new turntable. 🔗Fuse Vertical Vinyl Record Player with Bluetooth and FM Radiohttps://preview.redd.it/yll4ip2bfi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=10515f0712b1ae3193d86caeac5b0695b73338f4 I recently purchased the Fuse Vert Vertical Vinyl Record Player that comes with Bluetooth and FM radio, and boy, am I impressed! The sleek vertical design is perfect for my modern apartment, and it's a great conversation starter when friends come over. One of the standout features of this record player is its ability to play 33-1/3, 45, & 78 vinyl records. The ceramic cartridge with a diamond needle delivers a rich mid-end and beautiful upper-range sound. The built-in FM radio, alarm clock, and Bluetooth connectivity make it a versatile device that can be used in different scenarios, like playing MP3s and tuning in to my favorite radio stations. As for the cons, I did face some minor issues with the setup process. The instructions could have been more detailed, but with a little patience, I managed to get it up and running. Additionally, the internal speakers aren't as powerful as I would like, so if you're looking for premium sound quality, you might need to connect it to an external speaker system. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the Fuse Vert Vertical Vinyl Record Player. Its unique design, combined with its versatile features, has made it a valuable addition to my home entertainment setup. If you're in the market for a stylish and functional record player, I highly recommend giving this one a try. 🔗Stylish Modern Sleeper Chair with Linen Fabrichttps://preview.redd.it/i396tngbfi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d7d85d348f04d9976fc88a557a92fee9e49cefc7 I recently got my hands on the Victrola Stream Onyx, a modern turntable that seamlessly integrates with my Sonos system at home. This sleek black beauty was easy to set up - all it took was a quick scan of the provided QR code, and I was off to the races with the intuitive Victrola app. The first thing that stood out for me was the sturdy, high-quality build of the turntable. It looks like a piece of art in my living room, and the matte black finish pairs perfectly with the rest of my Sonos setup. But let's talk sound quality; it's simply fantastic. Listening to vinyl through my Sonos system is an experience I don't want to miss now, whether it's playing old classics or exploring new indie gems. One standout feature I absolutely love is the turntable's automatic tone arm lift function. It makes switching tracks so much easier, and you never have to worry about leaving the needle on a record when you're done playing. The illuminated control knob is also a welcome touch, allowing me to control my entire Sonos system right from the turntable itself. However, no product is perfect, and the Onyx does have its drawbacks. I occasionally experience some dropped connections with my Sonos setup, which can be frustrating if you're in the middle of playing a record. All in all, the Victrola Stream Onyx has been an excellent addition to my vinyl collection and Sonos system. Its sleek design and superior sound quality make it worth the investment, and it's the perfect companion for vinyl enthusiasts who want to stream their favorite records throughout their home. 🔗Crosley Coda Modern Vinyl Record Player - Blackhttps://preview.redd.it/991f0h6cfi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=15ca30ce13cea65ecf7ec545b1843c76aaade1dc Using the Crosley Coda Shelf System has completely transformed my listening experience. Right from unboxing, its sleek black design made me think of a classic timeless piece. The process of setting it up was an absolute breeze, and in no time, I was spinning my first vinyl on its belt-driven 3-speed turntable, which flawlessly plays 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records. One thing that stood out for me was its Bluetooth receiver. Streaming my digital playlists straight to the included stereo speakers was a super convenient feature, making this system perfect for both analog and digital media. The built-in FM radio added to its versatility, enabling me to tune into my favorite local stations. The manual tone arm with a pre-mounted moving magnetic cartridge and adjustable counterweight ensures a smooth and accurate vinyl playback. I also appreciated its compatibility with the NP-15 needle, which I found easy to replace and adjust for optimal sound quality. Despite its compact size, the Crosley Coda Shelf System packs a powerful punch. The vintage-inspired design includes an aluminum platter and a clear dust cover, adding to its aesthetic appeal. However, one little inconvenience I had was the packaging of the slipmat. It arrived folded, affecting the sound quality initially. But with a solution like ironing it flat, this issue was quickly resolved. All in all, the Crosley Coda Shelf System has rekindled my love for vinyl music and its vintage charm. The combination of its fantastic sound quality, stylish design, and versatile functions make it an absolute must-have for music lovers. My only minor gripe – the speakers are somewhat small, and although they provide clear sound, I wouldn't mind if they were just a tad louder. However, this doesn't deter from the overall excellence of the product. So, if you're in the market for a high-quality, stylish, and versatile turntable system, look no further than the Crosley Coda Shelf System. You won't regret it! Buyer's GuideFloating record players offer a unique and stylish way to enjoy your vinyl collection. These innovative devices use magnetic levitation technology to create the illusion of a floating vinyl record as it spins. This not only adds a touch of futuristic flair to your home audio setup, but it also ensures smooth, quiet playback. If you're in the market for a floating record player, there are several factors to consider to ensure you choose the best option for your needs.Features to Look for in Floating Record Players
https://preview.redd.it/j3czvnzffi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ca820f78449a702d1907fbd72ddc7ef163c48eb Important Considerations
General Advice for Floating Record Player BuyersWhen shopping for a floating record player, do your research and read customer reviews to get a sense of performance, build quality, and overall satisfaction. Make sure to visit stores or dealers that carry a variety of models, so you can see and hear them in person before making a purchase. Finally, invest in high-quality vinyl records to truly experience the full potential of your new floating record player.FAQhttps://preview.redd.it/jp2r1d2gfi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3037db560b5c63c8048e3abebe755fe101300914 Who is this article for?This article is for music enthusiasts, especially lovers of vinyl records, who are interested in innovative and unique records players. The floating record players featured in this article offer a captivating and futuristic design that adds a new dimension to the listening experience.What is a floating record player?A floating record player is a type of turntable that elevates or "floats" the vinyl record from the platter, creating an illusion of weightlessness. This design, made famous by the [U-Turn Orbit Special Edition](https: //www. gofloating. com/), adds an aesthetic appeal to the player and offers a unique record listening experience.How do floating record players work?Floating record players use a combination of magnetic forces and specially designed components to levitate the vinyl record above the platter. This not only creates an attractive visual effect, but also helps reduce friction and vibrations, potentially improving sound quality. However, it is important to note that not all floating record players may achieve significant improvements in sound quality compared to traditional record players. https://preview.redd.it/t6buqe0hfi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a121fea795bf9dd2c2c949d24a676334bcc63a88 What are the advantages of using a floating record player?
Are there any disadvantages to using a floating record player?
What should I consider before buying a floating record player?
https://preview.redd.it/jb6lkhfhfi5d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5955e8d6cd01c384dfddfe3e76660629209feee7 What are some popular floating record players on the market?Some popular and well-regarded floating record players include the [U-Turn Orbit Special Edition](https: //www. gofloating. com/), the [Fluance RT85](https: //www. vinylrecordplayers. org/best-floating-record-player), and the [Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO](https: //www. pro-ject. com/en/products/turntables/turntable-the-box-essential-iii/).How do I maintain a floating record player?Floating record players should be maintained like any other high-quality record player. Ensure that belts are replaced periodically, the stylus is cleaned and replaced when necessary, and the playing surface is kept free of dust. Additionally, always handle records with care, and ensure that your floating record player is placed on a stable and level surface to prevent vibrations.Do floating record players require a specific type of vinyl record?No, floating record players are designed to play standard vinyl records. However, it is advisable to use high-quality vinyl records to ensure optimal sound performance and preserve the longevity of the record player.How do I set up a floating record player?Setting up a floating record player is similar to setting up a traditional record player. Connect the player to your amplifier or preamplifier, place the vinyl record on the platter, and gently lower the stylus onto the record. Ensure that the floating mechanism functions properly and that the record is not touching the platter or other surfaces.What is the difference between manual and automatic operation in floating record players?Manual operation in a floating record player requires the user to manually lift and lower the stylus onto the vinyl record. Automatic operation, on the other hand, utilizes a motorized mechanism to lift and lower the stylus automatically. Both types of operation can provide satisfying performance, and the choice between them ultimately comes down to personal preference.How long do floating record players typically last?The longevity of a floating record player depends on a number of factors, such as proper maintenance, usage frequency, and the quality of the components used in the player. Well-maintained floating record players can last for many years, but it is crucial to replace belts and styli as needed to keep the player in optimal condition.How can I prevent my floating record player from shaking during use?To prevent shaking in a floating record player, ensure that the player is placed on a stable and level surface and minimize external sources of vibration. For example, avoid placing the player near heavy traffic or a washer and dryer, and consider using a record weight to keep the vinyl record flat on the platter.As an Amazon™ Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. |
2024.06.09 10:38 Fancy_Belt_7460 AITA for getting rid of my daughters' old toys to make room for my new yoga studio?
My wife (40F) and I (40M) have two amazing daughters: Genesis (16F) and Eden (13F). We live in a 5 bedroom home, so my wife and I share the master bedroom, each of the girls gets their own room, we have a room for our dog and hamster (who died, long story), and up until now we used the last room as a playroom for the girls. It was nice when they were kids, because they could play dolls together and keep their rooms clean, but now they’re too old for dolls. So I thought, why keep all this junk here? I had Miles (our butler) take everything to Goodwill, and then I ordered a nice massage chair, some meditation pillows, and lots of Zen artwork. Miles set it all up for me, and now we have an in-house yoga studio! Win-win, right? Wrong. I showed it to my wife and she was PISSED I got rid of the toys without asking. Apparently the junk I had Miles donate included some "priceless" artwork from the girls' first days of elementary school and now we can't get it back. I don't really see the big deal since it's not like it was on display or anything, but when the girls came home they sided with my wife. Eden is saying she's not done with her dolls, and Genesis is mad she didn't get to "say goodbye" to them, even though she hasn't touched those dolls in YEARS. I tried to explain that the yoga studio is actually better for everyone since I've been really stressed at work (I'm the muscle for a mafia and I'm really overworked) and this would help me wind down, and my wife seems stressed out too (she's a field agent for the government and they just assigned her to infiltrate the mafia), but everyone is mad at me, even Miles, which is really unfair since we're letting him stay in our Mother-In-Law suite and he's not even that good at his job. AITA for prioritizing my mental health over some "sentimental" junk that no one was even using?
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2024.06.09 04:31 Visual_Law4025 Chapter 145 Analysis and Review!
Sorry for the wait again, lets not waste any time and jump right into the chapter! A lot of interesting character work going on in this one so it'll be a treat to analyze.
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We open on the cliffhanger from the previous chapter, where we learned Pick-Up Senpai is back from the dead.
And like his previous appearances, I really like how Haruya is written in this chapter. He's still kind of a condescending jerk, but never to the point of being flat out antagonistic. He's a nuanced character and I appreciate that this chapter keeps that tone with him, even as Kyou fears him like a maniacal villain.
Teleporting Kyou
We get some funny interactions with Haruya, with Kyou initially being annoyed that he's hanging around Anna so casually despite being rejected by her, only to realize that's exactly what it seems like he's doing since the fake rejection.
Also Anna's gag with constantly reserving spots to spontaneously show up with more food is extremely funny and on brand
Like I said, Haruya is a really well written character because he brings out a lot of interesting emotions from Kyou and is just an interesting force for him to play off of. He presents himself in a nice way and even says he's happy to see how much Kyou has opened up as a person, but does so with just enough condescension to drive Kyou up the wall.
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It's at this point Haruya learns that Kyou was "rejected" by Anna, the lie being spread to him by Kanoe.
And while Haruya doesn't immediately respond, this information clearly shocks him. Remember, he's aware that Anna loves Kyou and that her affection for him is part of the reason she turned him down back during the graduation. So the idea that Anna would reject Kyou is obviously confusing.
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And him learning this fact worries Kyou a lot, because the last thing he needs right now is Haruya thinking him and Anna aren't actually a couple which would give him the green-light to try asking her out again. Not that I think Haruya would actually do that at this point, but it makes sense for Kyou to believe he would.
After a stint of awkward tension, Haruya suggests the group split up into pairs to explore the festival, and they decide that the girls will choose who they go with. Kyou obviously can't just go with Anna given the situation, so the person who pairs with him is...Kanoe!
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These pairings overall are very funny in how they're made, too.
Kanoe actually has her own reasons for picking Kyou, but when Hanzawa's picking, the other boys try to look cool so she'll pick them, something they didn't do with Kanoe. It's also a pretty interesting realization that Kanoe might be more unpopular than she lets on.
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Hanzawa ends up picking none of the boys however, choosing to go with Anna instead (who was busy getting yet more food), which makes a lot of sense given she's the one remaining person here Hanzawa's close friends with.
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The last pairing here that's important is Haruya being paired with...Kobayashi.
This leads to a very interesting conversation set up that I'll get to towards the end of the chapter. But needless to say its quite an amusing prospect for these two characters who would usually be super opposed to each other being forced to stick together, especially when we rarely see either of them when not interacting with one of our main duo.
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Haruya's reaction to being picked last (not even "picked" really, Kobayashi had no other choice) is priceless. And so is Anna's reaction to Kyou and Kanoe being paired up.
I actually really really like the way she texts Kyou with a bunch of ominous eye emojis, basically emulating her death glare she usually gives whenever Kyou is with another girl. And Kyou's snappy response is just as good, it's a really nice showcase of how they've gotten comfortable with each other.
This all leads to Kanoe and Kyou walking together alone, and Kanoe...
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...apologizes to him!
This is a pretty big moment to showcase Kanoe's nuance as a character. She's not the shallow party girl who's just an obstacle to Kyou and Anna's relationship, especially now that she's already done the deed of making said relationship a lot more difficult to maintain.
She genuinely wanted Kyou and Anna to get together, likely drawn from that one off exchange last chapter implying that she obsesses over the love lives of other people because she has trouble finding those feelings herself.
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This also obviously means she's not very good at picking up on those emotions, which is why she ends up causing so much trouble for those very couples.
It's a really nice way to make her abrasive actions and behavior feel much more nuanced. She's not malicious, these are just results of her very genuine and realistic character flaws. I know a lot of people don't like Kanoe, but this chapter especially made me really like her.
Her and Kyou have a nice conversation where Kyou slowly tries to explain to her that, just because two people seem close, doesn't mean that you should immediately assume they should get together, much less force them into a situation where they feel pressured to do so.
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And this is a very good lesson for Kanoe to learn, again because she's not actively trying to ruin people's relationships, she's just a teenager who doesn't understand these things yet.
Excellent character writing all around.
This conversation eventually leads to Kyou almost revealing the truth about him and Anna, which thankfully gets cut off by none other than the lady herself...as she's planning murder-
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So yeah, this was definitely a scene we needed for Kanoe, because it makes her a multi-layered character and a much nicer addition to the cast. It'll be interesting to see where she goes from here, whether she'll continue on her shipping quests or if this will end up being the catalyst for her moving past that.
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Finally, we come to the end of the chapter with perhaps its biggest revelation.
As Haruya and Kobayashi hang out, she quickly brings up Kyou and Anna.
And to the surprise of everyone (including the editor's note-)...Kobayashi has picked up on the lie!
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This introduces a LOT of potentially interesting developments.
Ever since Kyou and Anna got together, Chi has been presented as completely oblivious to their relationship to the point of comedy. Not picking up on any of their couple-vibes even when it got painfully obvious.
But this line implies that, not only has Chi likely picked up on them being a couple, she's had this assumption since before Anna had her whole fake-rejection...which further implies that Chi's been hiding the fact that she's known for some time.
This puts a WHOLE new perspective on her reactions to this whole affair. Why did Chi not bring this up to anyone? Why has she seemingly pretended to not know about their relationship? Why is she only now telling this to Haruya of all people?
For that last one, I do actually think I have an answer.
Chi is likely assuming the same thing Kyou is, that if Haruya thinks Anna rejected Kyou for real, he might try and make another advance on her, something Chi definitely doesn't want. So this would be her making sure he doesn't have the wrong impression.
Course, with that in mind, it could also be the case that Chi still DOESN'T think they're together and is ONLY saying this to Haruya to protect Anna.
Frankly its impossible to say here or there about this until we get the next chapter, but its a very compelling note to leave off on for this character.
So yeah, another stellar chapter as far as I'm concerned!
A lot of very excellent character writing for the supporting cast, what with Haruya entering the picture again, Kanoe getting a lot of development, and a big potential twist regarding Chi. All wrapped up in the super fun and funny vibes of the festival.
Honestly this is a pretty top-tier Bokuyaba chapter in my opinion. The character writing is stellar and the humor is absolutely on point. There's not a dull moment to be found.
Here's to the next one!
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We open on the cliffhanger from the previous chapter, where we learned Pick-Up Senpai is back from the dead.
And like his previous appearances, I really like how Haruya is written in this chapter. He's still kind of a condescending jerk, but never to the point of being flat out antagonistic. He's a nuanced character and I appreciate that this chapter keeps that tone with him, even as Kyou fears him like a maniacal villain.
Teleporting Kyou
We get some funny interactions with Haruya, with Kyou initially being annoyed that he's hanging around Anna so casually despite being rejected by her, only to realize that's exactly what it seems like he's doing since the fake rejection.
Also Anna's gag with constantly reserving spots to spontaneously show up with more food is extremely funny and on brand
Like I said, Haruya is a really well written character because he brings out a lot of interesting emotions from Kyou and is just an interesting force for him to play off of. He presents himself in a nice way and even says he's happy to see how much Kyou has opened up as a person, but does so with just enough condescension to drive Kyou up the wall.
https://preview.redd.it/xfyyavao5g5d1.png?width=369&format=png&auto=webp&s=bb55c050eaea2783cbe0995d699b5be2a6528dda
It's at this point Haruya learns that Kyou was "rejected" by Anna, the lie being spread to him by Kanoe.
And while Haruya doesn't immediately respond, this information clearly shocks him. Remember, he's aware that Anna loves Kyou and that her affection for him is part of the reason she turned him down back during the graduation. So the idea that Anna would reject Kyou is obviously confusing.
https://preview.redd.it/tgwpt9rjbg5d1.png?width=800&format=png&auto=webp&s=11b005c2b0cfe598903d389590ac509fc7cfcf09
And him learning this fact worries Kyou a lot, because the last thing he needs right now is Haruya thinking him and Anna aren't actually a couple which would give him the green-light to try asking her out again. Not that I think Haruya would actually do that at this point, but it makes sense for Kyou to believe he would.
After a stint of awkward tension, Haruya suggests the group split up into pairs to explore the festival, and they decide that the girls will choose who they go with. Kyou obviously can't just go with Anna given the situation, so the person who pairs with him is...Kanoe!
https://preview.redd.it/j1dc93bdcg5d1.png?width=753&format=png&auto=webp&s=0b4faa68d3371d941b6c99a10a1f8769fbf02d4b
These pairings overall are very funny in how they're made, too.
Kanoe actually has her own reasons for picking Kyou, but when Hanzawa's picking, the other boys try to look cool so she'll pick them, something they didn't do with Kanoe. It's also a pretty interesting realization that Kanoe might be more unpopular than she lets on.
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Hanzawa ends up picking none of the boys however, choosing to go with Anna instead (who was busy getting yet more food), which makes a lot of sense given she's the one remaining person here Hanzawa's close friends with.
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The last pairing here that's important is Haruya being paired with...Kobayashi.
This leads to a very interesting conversation set up that I'll get to towards the end of the chapter. But needless to say its quite an amusing prospect for these two characters who would usually be super opposed to each other being forced to stick together, especially when we rarely see either of them when not interacting with one of our main duo.
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Haruya's reaction to being picked last (not even "picked" really, Kobayashi had no other choice) is priceless. And so is Anna's reaction to Kyou and Kanoe being paired up.
I actually really really like the way she texts Kyou with a bunch of ominous eye emojis, basically emulating her death glare she usually gives whenever Kyou is with another girl. And Kyou's snappy response is just as good, it's a really nice showcase of how they've gotten comfortable with each other.
This all leads to Kanoe and Kyou walking together alone, and Kanoe...
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...apologizes to him!
This is a pretty big moment to showcase Kanoe's nuance as a character. She's not the shallow party girl who's just an obstacle to Kyou and Anna's relationship, especially now that she's already done the deed of making said relationship a lot more difficult to maintain.
She genuinely wanted Kyou and Anna to get together, likely drawn from that one off exchange last chapter implying that she obsesses over the love lives of other people because she has trouble finding those feelings herself.
https://preview.redd.it/6vbvevbhfg5d1.png?width=756&format=png&auto=webp&s=e243898d69411f56232f804d19909924a54f7e51
This also obviously means she's not very good at picking up on those emotions, which is why she ends up causing so much trouble for those very couples.
It's a really nice way to make her abrasive actions and behavior feel much more nuanced. She's not malicious, these are just results of her very genuine and realistic character flaws. I know a lot of people don't like Kanoe, but this chapter especially made me really like her.
Her and Kyou have a nice conversation where Kyou slowly tries to explain to her that, just because two people seem close, doesn't mean that you should immediately assume they should get together, much less force them into a situation where they feel pressured to do so.
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And this is a very good lesson for Kanoe to learn, again because she's not actively trying to ruin people's relationships, she's just a teenager who doesn't understand these things yet.
Excellent character writing all around.
This conversation eventually leads to Kyou almost revealing the truth about him and Anna, which thankfully gets cut off by none other than the lady herself...as she's planning murder-
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So yeah, this was definitely a scene we needed for Kanoe, because it makes her a multi-layered character and a much nicer addition to the cast. It'll be interesting to see where she goes from here, whether she'll continue on her shipping quests or if this will end up being the catalyst for her moving past that.
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Finally, we come to the end of the chapter with perhaps its biggest revelation.
As Haruya and Kobayashi hang out, she quickly brings up Kyou and Anna.
And to the surprise of everyone (including the editor's note-)...Kobayashi has picked up on the lie!
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This introduces a LOT of potentially interesting developments.
Ever since Kyou and Anna got together, Chi has been presented as completely oblivious to their relationship to the point of comedy. Not picking up on any of their couple-vibes even when it got painfully obvious.
But this line implies that, not only has Chi likely picked up on them being a couple, she's had this assumption since before Anna had her whole fake-rejection...which further implies that Chi's been hiding the fact that she's known for some time.
This puts a WHOLE new perspective on her reactions to this whole affair. Why did Chi not bring this up to anyone? Why has she seemingly pretended to not know about their relationship? Why is she only now telling this to Haruya of all people?
For that last one, I do actually think I have an answer.
Chi is likely assuming the same thing Kyou is, that if Haruya thinks Anna rejected Kyou for real, he might try and make another advance on her, something Chi definitely doesn't want. So this would be her making sure he doesn't have the wrong impression.
Course, with that in mind, it could also be the case that Chi still DOESN'T think they're together and is ONLY saying this to Haruya to protect Anna.
Frankly its impossible to say here or there about this until we get the next chapter, but its a very compelling note to leave off on for this character.
A lot of very excellent character writing for the supporting cast, what with Haruya entering the picture again, Kanoe getting a lot of development, and a big potential twist regarding Chi. All wrapped up in the super fun and funny vibes of the festival.
Honestly this is a pretty top-tier Bokuyaba chapter in my opinion. The character writing is stellar and the humor is absolutely on point. There's not a dull moment to be found.
Here's to the next one!
2024.06.09 04:20 sameed_a benefits of strategic planning in career development?
Have you ever had one of those moments where you're standing in the middle of an open field, gazing out at the horizon and asking yourself "What am I doing with my life?" I've had a few of those.
I've always been a go-with-the-flow kind of person, never one to plan things out. But when a friend of mine introduced me to the concept of strategic planning for career development, it was like a eureka moment. Suddenly, the horizon didn't seem so far away.
Here's how it happened. We were sitting in our favourite coffee shop, chatting about life when he began telling me about his promotion. He was rising up the corporate ladder faster than I could say "latte". I asked him his secret, and he simply said, "Strategic planning!" He explained how he started mapping out his career using different mental models. He used what he called the "First Principles Thinking" approach which is all about breaking down complicated problems into basic elements and then reassembling them.
It intrigued me, so I decided to give it a shot. I sat down one evening and thought about my career. I applied "First Principles Thinking", breaking it down to the basic tasks that I loved, and what I didn't. I then started building up a career path based on what I wanted, not relying on any preconceived notions or societal norms.
The results have been amazing. I've been able to make career decisions that were aligned with what I wanted. I'm not at my friend's level of success yet, but the horizon doesn't feel so daunting anymore. The satisfaction that comes with knowing the direction you're heading in, is priceless.
Strategic planning isn't just for corporations. It's a tool we can use to steer our own lives. It's not always easy, but with a bit of determination (and a lot of coffee), the path ahead becomes a little brighter.
P.S. This isn't a real-life fairytale, and I'm not a prince charming who found his perfect career match. This is just a funny way to show you how you can use mental models like "First Principles Thinking" in your day-to-day life. Who knows, maybe you'll find your own fairy tale ending.
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I've always been a go-with-the-flow kind of person, never one to plan things out. But when a friend of mine introduced me to the concept of strategic planning for career development, it was like a eureka moment. Suddenly, the horizon didn't seem so far away.
Here's how it happened. We were sitting in our favourite coffee shop, chatting about life when he began telling me about his promotion. He was rising up the corporate ladder faster than I could say "latte". I asked him his secret, and he simply said, "Strategic planning!" He explained how he started mapping out his career using different mental models. He used what he called the "First Principles Thinking" approach which is all about breaking down complicated problems into basic elements and then reassembling them.
It intrigued me, so I decided to give it a shot. I sat down one evening and thought about my career. I applied "First Principles Thinking", breaking it down to the basic tasks that I loved, and what I didn't. I then started building up a career path based on what I wanted, not relying on any preconceived notions or societal norms.
The results have been amazing. I've been able to make career decisions that were aligned with what I wanted. I'm not at my friend's level of success yet, but the horizon doesn't feel so daunting anymore. The satisfaction that comes with knowing the direction you're heading in, is priceless.
Strategic planning isn't just for corporations. It's a tool we can use to steer our own lives. It's not always easy, but with a bit of determination (and a lot of coffee), the path ahead becomes a little brighter.
P.S. This isn't a real-life fairytale, and I'm not a prince charming who found his perfect career match. This is just a funny way to show you how you can use mental models like "First Principles Thinking" in your day-to-day life. Who knows, maybe you'll find your own fairy tale ending.
2024.06.09 02:13 MiikeHarrison My Realistic Universe Mode Story
Hey everybody!
This year, now that Roman Reigns is not the champion anymore, I decided to pick him in my universe (knowing that my friends would not be able to say that I take him just cause he is the champion or the best one in the game). I play on legendary, with my sliders nearly all at 100 for the CPU, and very much reduced near to 0, 10 or 20 depending on what it affects. I also turned off every single HUD information. which allows me to be surprised on when an opponent can hit me with a signature move or a finisher since I never see them coming. it adds a little bit of "from out of nowhere" vibe. It also make me take a finisher thinking it's over, and after I kick out, I'd take another one that was stored by the AI ! And I just love it ! I force myself not to pin for victory if it's not after a finishing move. Sometimes I get surprised when I try to hit a finisher and I actually don't have any! Which makes me bump into the opponent or makes me stand still and then lose time that allows my opponent to grab me, to recover, or hit me with any of his moves. Now that I've talked a little about the difficulty settings I'm gonna talk about my universe story
So as I said, this year, I decided to start with Roman Reigns. It took me about eight months to be in a championship match after some minor rivalries. I secured a spot for the Elimination Chamber for the Undisputed WWE (called Undisputed WWE Universal at the time). I don't remember who was in there but I ended up winning it and it was not without effort !
My run as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion lasted 924 days, with 27 defenses.
I lost on the 27th against Jey Uso, in a Table match.
(It's not to find an excuse but trying to reverse someone with nothing appearing on your screen can sometimes be challenging but it is even more when the "reversal window" slider is near 0 haha.)
I was not used to reversing table moves, I don't even think that I had a table match during my run before that day! I failed, and Jey put me through a table in the corner of the ring. Ending my 924-day reign, after beating: -Batista (×2) -Sami Zayn (×6) -AJ Styles (×1) -Undertaker (×1) -The Rock (×4) -Logan Paul (×2) -Triple H (×1) -Jeff Hardy (×4) -Kane (×1) -The Beast (×1) (his name is a banned-word) -Mark Henry (×2) -Rey Mysterio (×1)
With what happened, and how it happened, I was shocked that Jey beat me. It was the very first time I had to go against him for the title. For some reason I kind of knew that it was not going to be a good match for me. Mostly because of the stipulation.
(When I play my universe mode, 90% of the time, I share my screen on discord to my friends. They follow my stories and they react to them. so I always try to bring good ideas and good stories to keep them entertained and to maintain a will and a hype to continue playing it. I'm not gonna lie it entertains me too even if I am the one who comes up with the ideas. I just love seeing them take place in the game. But nothing is rigged. If I have a match, I play it and I give everything. Regardless of the story that I want to tell, and regardless of the plans that I can make for the future, if I lose... I lose. There is no rematch. There is no restart. The game is the game, you have to accept you lost)
So, before the match, I told my friends "oh gosh it's a table match… I don't like that at all… I have a bad feeling…". Well, I was right lol
After I lost my title to Jey, I was so shocked that my reign was over that I decided to give Jey the "Ula Fala" (the Samoan necklace made from segments of the pandanus fruit that Roman Reigns have) and make him the new "Tribal Chief". I stopped appearing on cards, I was not booked anymore, and I became Jey's manager. (Marking the moment I turned "face"). I tried my best to make him keep the title, as any managers would, but with time, Jey turned heel, which made me turn heel too, and allowed me to "allow myself" to cheat, or to use unfair things to make sure Jey would retain. All that without being sent backstage by the ref (knowing that with the HUD off, you never know when you need to wait not to be sent backstage. And knowing that I do not want to cheat as a manager when I am supposed to be face (or when the superstar I'm the manager of is face)). After almost a year, Jey lost the title to The Beast (Money in the Bank Cash-in).
From that moment, I stopped being his manager, "Tribal Chief Jey Uso" became "Main Event Jey Uso" again, and we went different ways.
About six months later, I returned at the Royal Rumble, making my first wrestler appearance in a match for one year and a half.
I didn't know when I was gonna arrive and unfortunately, it wasn't very late in the match. After fighting for long minutes, and with the difficulty settings that I had set, Undertaker beat me up and stunned me with a chokeslam (I could only guess that I was stunned since the HUD was off, but I couldn't reverse anything after that) before throwing me over the top rope. I was mad. So mad. I knew one thing, I knew that if Taker wasn't the winner of the Royal Rumble, my return story was going to be about burying the deadman himself, in his on yard, at WrestleMania.
After a while, only two were remaining, Undertaker, and Jey Uso. Jey superkicked Taker over the top rope to secure his main event against the champion of his choice at WrestleMania. I turned a wheel to decide who Jey was going to choose. And it stopped on the World Heavyweight Championship (on SmackDown at that time). Jey was going to face John Cena.
Before the match, I didn't know if I would return as a Raw member or as a SmackDown member. Knowing what happened during the match, I started a rivalry with the Undertaker, which made me go to SmackDown, and after some matches and interferences, I buried him at Mania. Just for the record and to put an end to this rivalry.
Jey beat Cena, and became World Heavyweight Champion for the first time of his career, and became the first ever superstar to win both, the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, and the World Heavyweight Championship in my Universe mode. (Not at the same time though). After a few weeks, Jey turned "face".
After some ups and downs I decided to take the first 8th of the major titles divisions, and put them against the following 8 ones. Basically, the 1st one of the division would go against the 16th, the 2nd against the 15th, the 3rd vs. the 14th, and so on until the 8th against the 9th. I made this for both Raw and SmackDown major titles. The eight winners of each brand would qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. (I have two briefcases. Raw's red one, and SmackDown's blue one) I won and qualified to the SmackDown's one.
A few weeks later, I successfully became Mr. Money in the Bank. I told myself not to cash-in instantly, to build some pressure and "scare" Jey.
On a night of SmackDown where I was not even booked, I noticed that the main event was Cody Rhodes vs. Jey Uso, and the Undisputed WWE Championship was on the line. Knowing the stake of this match, I knew both of them were going to destroy each other.
Cody was a serious threat, and he was the first ever face superstar Jey had to face since turning face a few weeks prior. I really wanted to cash-in. And I wanted to do it against Jey. I dreamed of it since the moment I became Mr. Money in the Bank. I just didn't know how to do it. Before the match, during the match, or after the match. With an attack from behind or face to face ? So many questions I had. But I knew it was my moment, or at least I wanted to make it my moment. I wasn't sure Jey was going to retain, but I knew what happened 2 years earlier. He ended my run, he put me on the sideline. He took my title. He took my Ula Fala. He took me everything! So I knew... He could do it.
I decided to cash-in after the match, with an attack from behind.
After dozens of minutes, many signatures and finishing moves from both men, I had my eyes wide open, superkick, Uso splash, 1… 2… Cody kicks out. And when I thought it was over for Jey, he climbed up again and hit Cody with another Uso splash, 1...2...3 ! Jey Uso had just done it!… Right in front of my eyes, the one who cost me my title two years earlier, the one I became the manager of for several months, the one who took me everything. He was there, raising HIS title, suffering from all the moves that Cody made him take throughout the match. And just then, Roman's music hit. Jey looked at the stage, thinking I was about to appear, and with a sneaky attack, I put him down with my briefcase, cashed-in, (had to fight to build enough for a finisher, since you don't have any when you cash-in 🤡), Jey got up, turned around, spear. That spear was more than just a spear. It was a taste of his own medicine. It was all my frustration, every single emotion that grew inside of me since the moment he took my title ! I looked at him, told him "I told you I'd come for you someday", cover… 1...2...3 Roman Reigns is your new World Heavyweight Champion!
After almost two years and a half, this long story came to an end.
I want to thank you all for your time and for reading this. If I am sharing this to you right now, it is mostly because I put so much effort and so much work into the universe mode to try to make it as realistic as possible. Sometimes it's not easy because of the game itself or bugs and glitches. I changed so many things to try to have rivalries or stories as close as they could be. I have a table with all my championship matches, the stipulation, the PLE where it happened, and many more. But at the end of the day, all I tried and all I try to do is to entertain my friends and myself. Another way that what WWE does of course, but I always put so much effort in trying to tell stories that would make sense, using the game and its features. Writing all this down has a special meaning to me. I probably made mistakes, my native language is French after all, but I tried my best to tell you the story that I told my friends. I got to admit that I smiled a few times writing all this as it made me remember so many moments. With what happened in the game, and some of my friends' reactions! Some of them really were priceless! This is not the end. This is just where I stopped for the moment. I don't know how I will do to try to keep my friends entertained with my new run, but I know I will find a way!
I want to thank you all for reading this, and I hope you liked it ! ❤️
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This year, now that Roman Reigns is not the champion anymore, I decided to pick him in my universe (knowing that my friends would not be able to say that I take him just cause he is the champion or the best one in the game). I play on legendary, with my sliders nearly all at 100 for the CPU, and very much reduced near to 0, 10 or 20 depending on what it affects. I also turned off every single HUD information. which allows me to be surprised on when an opponent can hit me with a signature move or a finisher since I never see them coming. it adds a little bit of "from out of nowhere" vibe. It also make me take a finisher thinking it's over, and after I kick out, I'd take another one that was stored by the AI ! And I just love it ! I force myself not to pin for victory if it's not after a finishing move. Sometimes I get surprised when I try to hit a finisher and I actually don't have any! Which makes me bump into the opponent or makes me stand still and then lose time that allows my opponent to grab me, to recover, or hit me with any of his moves. Now that I've talked a little about the difficulty settings I'm gonna talk about my universe story
So as I said, this year, I decided to start with Roman Reigns. It took me about eight months to be in a championship match after some minor rivalries. I secured a spot for the Elimination Chamber for the Undisputed WWE (called Undisputed WWE Universal at the time). I don't remember who was in there but I ended up winning it and it was not without effort !
My run as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion lasted 924 days, with 27 defenses.
I lost on the 27th against Jey Uso, in a Table match.
(It's not to find an excuse but trying to reverse someone with nothing appearing on your screen can sometimes be challenging but it is even more when the "reversal window" slider is near 0 haha.)
I was not used to reversing table moves, I don't even think that I had a table match during my run before that day! I failed, and Jey put me through a table in the corner of the ring. Ending my 924-day reign, after beating: -Batista (×2) -Sami Zayn (×6) -AJ Styles (×1) -Undertaker (×1) -The Rock (×4) -Logan Paul (×2) -Triple H (×1) -Jeff Hardy (×4) -Kane (×1) -The Beast (×1) (his name is a banned-word) -Mark Henry (×2) -Rey Mysterio (×1)
With what happened, and how it happened, I was shocked that Jey beat me. It was the very first time I had to go against him for the title. For some reason I kind of knew that it was not going to be a good match for me. Mostly because of the stipulation.
(When I play my universe mode, 90% of the time, I share my screen on discord to my friends. They follow my stories and they react to them. so I always try to bring good ideas and good stories to keep them entertained and to maintain a will and a hype to continue playing it. I'm not gonna lie it entertains me too even if I am the one who comes up with the ideas. I just love seeing them take place in the game. But nothing is rigged. If I have a match, I play it and I give everything. Regardless of the story that I want to tell, and regardless of the plans that I can make for the future, if I lose... I lose. There is no rematch. There is no restart. The game is the game, you have to accept you lost)
So, before the match, I told my friends "oh gosh it's a table match… I don't like that at all… I have a bad feeling…". Well, I was right lol
After I lost my title to Jey, I was so shocked that my reign was over that I decided to give Jey the "Ula Fala" (the Samoan necklace made from segments of the pandanus fruit that Roman Reigns have) and make him the new "Tribal Chief". I stopped appearing on cards, I was not booked anymore, and I became Jey's manager. (Marking the moment I turned "face"). I tried my best to make him keep the title, as any managers would, but with time, Jey turned heel, which made me turn heel too, and allowed me to "allow myself" to cheat, or to use unfair things to make sure Jey would retain. All that without being sent backstage by the ref (knowing that with the HUD off, you never know when you need to wait not to be sent backstage. And knowing that I do not want to cheat as a manager when I am supposed to be face (or when the superstar I'm the manager of is face)). After almost a year, Jey lost the title to The Beast (Money in the Bank Cash-in).
From that moment, I stopped being his manager, "Tribal Chief Jey Uso" became "Main Event Jey Uso" again, and we went different ways.
About six months later, I returned at the Royal Rumble, making my first wrestler appearance in a match for one year and a half.
I didn't know when I was gonna arrive and unfortunately, it wasn't very late in the match. After fighting for long minutes, and with the difficulty settings that I had set, Undertaker beat me up and stunned me with a chokeslam (I could only guess that I was stunned since the HUD was off, but I couldn't reverse anything after that) before throwing me over the top rope. I was mad. So mad. I knew one thing, I knew that if Taker wasn't the winner of the Royal Rumble, my return story was going to be about burying the deadman himself, in his on yard, at WrestleMania.
After a while, only two were remaining, Undertaker, and Jey Uso. Jey superkicked Taker over the top rope to secure his main event against the champion of his choice at WrestleMania. I turned a wheel to decide who Jey was going to choose. And it stopped on the World Heavyweight Championship (on SmackDown at that time). Jey was going to face John Cena.
Before the match, I didn't know if I would return as a Raw member or as a SmackDown member. Knowing what happened during the match, I started a rivalry with the Undertaker, which made me go to SmackDown, and after some matches and interferences, I buried him at Mania. Just for the record and to put an end to this rivalry.
Jey beat Cena, and became World Heavyweight Champion for the first time of his career, and became the first ever superstar to win both, the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, and the World Heavyweight Championship in my Universe mode. (Not at the same time though). After a few weeks, Jey turned "face".
After some ups and downs I decided to take the first 8th of the major titles divisions, and put them against the following 8 ones. Basically, the 1st one of the division would go against the 16th, the 2nd against the 15th, the 3rd vs. the 14th, and so on until the 8th against the 9th. I made this for both Raw and SmackDown major titles. The eight winners of each brand would qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. (I have two briefcases. Raw's red one, and SmackDown's blue one) I won and qualified to the SmackDown's one.
A few weeks later, I successfully became Mr. Money in the Bank. I told myself not to cash-in instantly, to build some pressure and "scare" Jey.
On a night of SmackDown where I was not even booked, I noticed that the main event was Cody Rhodes vs. Jey Uso, and the Undisputed WWE Championship was on the line. Knowing the stake of this match, I knew both of them were going to destroy each other.
Cody was a serious threat, and he was the first ever face superstar Jey had to face since turning face a few weeks prior. I really wanted to cash-in. And I wanted to do it against Jey. I dreamed of it since the moment I became Mr. Money in the Bank. I just didn't know how to do it. Before the match, during the match, or after the match. With an attack from behind or face to face ? So many questions I had. But I knew it was my moment, or at least I wanted to make it my moment. I wasn't sure Jey was going to retain, but I knew what happened 2 years earlier. He ended my run, he put me on the sideline. He took my title. He took my Ula Fala. He took me everything! So I knew... He could do it.
I decided to cash-in after the match, with an attack from behind.
After dozens of minutes, many signatures and finishing moves from both men, I had my eyes wide open, superkick, Uso splash, 1… 2… Cody kicks out. And when I thought it was over for Jey, he climbed up again and hit Cody with another Uso splash, 1...2...3 ! Jey Uso had just done it!… Right in front of my eyes, the one who cost me my title two years earlier, the one I became the manager of for several months, the one who took me everything. He was there, raising HIS title, suffering from all the moves that Cody made him take throughout the match. And just then, Roman's music hit. Jey looked at the stage, thinking I was about to appear, and with a sneaky attack, I put him down with my briefcase, cashed-in, (had to fight to build enough for a finisher, since you don't have any when you cash-in 🤡), Jey got up, turned around, spear. That spear was more than just a spear. It was a taste of his own medicine. It was all my frustration, every single emotion that grew inside of me since the moment he took my title ! I looked at him, told him "I told you I'd come for you someday", cover… 1...2...3 Roman Reigns is your new World Heavyweight Champion!
After almost two years and a half, this long story came to an end.
I want to thank you all for reading this, and I hope you liked it ! ❤️
2024.06.09 01:07 MiddleExpensive9398 This sub always reminds me of the time a boss denied my three days off at the last minute after approving it a month earlier.
My response: “I wasn’t asking your permission, I was informing you of my availability on those days.”
The look on that young managers face was priceless.
Needless to say, I moved on soon after.
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The look on that young managers face was priceless.
Needless to say, I moved on soon after.
2024.06.08 23:00 Purple-Yesterday-452 IsItBullshit: Is this site a scam?
I am talking about this arabic site (is mostly in english) that requires a subscription to download stock ROMs from it. Virustotal and Google Safe Browsing SIte Status say it is safe. It has a 100 score on ScamAdvisor but the reviews are weird. This is its whois domain lookup. The site is hosted on Toronto, Canada. I do a ICANN lookup for it, it says: 'The requested domain was not found in the Registry or Registrar's RDAP server'. This page on their website has all of their and their resellers' contact information. They don't have a contact number listed but all of the resellers have contact numbers listed but I don't know if they are legit or not. They accept six types of payment methods which they call "All Bank Credit/ debit/ VISA/ MasterCard/ BTC" , "Bitcoin / Bitcoin Cash / Dai / Ethereum / Litecoin / USD Coin", " VISA/ MASTERCARD Any Card (AUTO API)", "Bitcoin", "USDT TRC20/ERC20 AUTO INSTANT" and "VISA/MASTERCARD MANUAL". The payment methods take me to some other page where I have to manually pay on some other website or add my payment details (on some other website). What else should I check?
I guess what I am asking is: does it look trustworthy to you? If you've bought anything from this site, have you been scammed by it?
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I guess what I am asking is: does it look trustworthy to you? If you've bought anything from this site, have you been scammed by it?
2024.06.08 19:46 alanahdivine birthday vlog
 | Where do I even start… Jordan tries to be a good husband and suggests booking a nice $2k hotel room to get some alone time with Chloe, and to get away from her crazy family, but of course she selfishly requests a shopping spree to buy and hoard the same crap she already has. If you don’t wanna spend the night in the same bed with your husband just say that. And Jordan’s face when she requested to shop at one more store was priceless 🤣. And the she has the nerve to keep boasting about how the jewelry her mom bought her is “real gold”. Yea maybe gold plated…. all of that ish looks fake. She has all that money yet she still can’t learn to act or dress classy, she looks so cheap. And then the perfume situation… she judges people, is full of pride, hoards/idolizes bodycare products, but apple scented perfume is where she draws the line? She needs genuine help. And of course she’s one of those girls that acts like they’re in love with their brother. Saying brant spoiled her but he probably spent $20 at most on her bday😂, and then she has the nerve to boast about how the balloons he bought her were $11. And why does this girl still mentally living in her middle school days. No one thought you were “cool”, or called you “firecracker” at school Chloe 🙄 people bullied you because you STUNK! I’m pretty sure if we all experienced how her middle school days really were, we’d find they were way different than what she claims them to be. submitted by alanahdivine to ChloeYazmean [link] [comments] |
2024.06.08 19:11 Striking-End-3384 "Francesca and Leah's Fiery Gauntlet: Spicy vs Sour Foods"**
Ladies and gentlemen, gather your antacids and prepare for a culinary showdown! Our dynamic duo, Francesca and Leah, have graced us with one of their masterpieces from 3 weeks ago: "Eating Spicy vs Sour Foods!!!" 🌶️🍋
Picture this: a dimly lit room, the air thick with anticipation (and probably the lingering scent of Sriracha). Francesca and Leah, armed with their taste buds and a dash of reckless abandon, embark on a quest to conquer the ultimate challenge: spicy versus sour. The stakes? Bragging rights, of course. And maybe a lifetime supply of Tums.
Francesca, with her eyes wide and nostrils flaring, faces the first contender—a fiery red pepper that could make a dragon weep. She chomps down, sweat forming on her brow. Leah, ever the daredevil, follows suit. Their expressions? Priceless. It's like watching a slow-motion car crash—you can't look away.
"Francesca, how's that habanero treating you?"
"Oh, just delightful. It's like my tongue is tap-dancing on hot coals."
Leah, now clutching a lemon wedge like a lifebuoy, braces herself. She puckers up, ready to face the acidic onslaught. Francesca, ever the strategist, squints at her own lemon slice. Is it too late to call for backup? Spoiler alert: It is.
"Leah, any regrets?"
"Only the life choices that led me to this moment."
As the clock ticks, our heroines alternate between gulping milk and fanning their mouths. The Scoville scale trembles in fear. Francesca's mascara smudges (because spicy food and makeup are a match made in hell). Leah's eyes water, but she soldiers on. The announcer leans in, voice dripping with sarcasm:
"And there you have it, folks! Francesca and Leah, the gastronomic gladiators, have survived the Spicy vs Sour Gauntlet. Their taste buds are scarred, but their spirits—well, those are still up for debate."
So, dear viewers, what have we learned today? Francesca and Leah may not have unlocked the secrets of the universe, but they've certainly unlocked the bathroom door. As for their 25k views? Well, let's just say the internet loves a good food fight.
As the curtain falls, we raise our metaphorical glasses to Francesca and Leah. May their next video involve a battle royale with pickles and ghost peppers. Until then, stay spicy, my friends. Stay spicy. 🔥🍋
2024.06.08 10:25 RepresentativeFar304 Icici Emralde vs Axis Magnus
 | Hello amazing people of CreditCardsIndia, I currently have ICICI bank Rubyx LTF cc (Mastercard + Amex) and I am eligible for upgrade to Emralde CC(paid). I do travel a lot and would prefer a card with unlimited lounge access(domestic + international). My monthly spends are 20k normally and hit upto 2L when travelling. Currently I have Axis Magnus CC, which gives me unlimited domestic + international lounge access on quarterly spends of 50k. Is it worth to close the card and get ICICI card? I am concerned about reward points redemption system. submitted by RepresentativeFar304 to CreditCardsIndia [link] [comments] Saw some discussions on this sub saying Magnus is better, but those are post recent devaluation of magnus. My question is, is it still Worthy to have magnus over emralde? PS: Recently got Amex Plat Travel. Unable to get HDFC DCB or Infinia. |
2024.06.08 08:01 Ok-Broccoli3582 Celebrating Fathers Everywhere: Happy Father's Day!
Every year, we dedicate a special day to celebrate the incredible men who have shaped our lives. Whether they're our biological dads, stepdads, or father figures, their love and support deserve to be honored. Let's take a moment to reflect on the importance of fathers and share some heartfelt wishes to make their day special.
A Story of Gratitude
Growing up, my dad was always my biggest cheerleader. From attending every school play to coaching my soccer team, he was there for every milestone. His unwavering support taught me the value of dedication and hard work. I remember one particular Father's Day when we spent the whole afternoon fishing. We didn't catch much, but the conversations we had and the memories we made are priceless. What's your favorite memory with your dad?
Heartfelt Father's Day Wishes
Fathers play an irreplaceable role in our lives, and Father's Day is a wonderful opportunity to show them how much we care. So, let's celebrate, share our stories, and make this Father's Day unforgettable. Don't forget to call your dad, send a card, or spend some quality time together !
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A Story of Gratitude
Growing up, my dad was always my biggest cheerleader. From attending every school play to coaching my soccer team, he was there for every milestone. His unwavering support taught me the value of dedication and hard work. I remember one particular Father's Day when we spent the whole afternoon fishing. We didn't catch much, but the conversations we had and the memories we made are priceless. What's your favorite memory with your dad?
Heartfelt Father's Day Wishes
- To the World’s Best Dad: "Dad, you’ve always been there for me, guiding me through life’s ups and downs. Thank you for being my rock. Happy Father’s Day!"
- For the Funny Dad: "Happy Father’s Day to the king of dad jokes! Your humor and wit always brighten my day."
- For the Strong and Silent Type: "You may not always say much, Dad, but your actions speak volumes. Thank you for your silent strength. Happy Father’s Day!"
- A Quote to Remember: "A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow."
Fathers play an irreplaceable role in our lives, and Father's Day is a wonderful opportunity to show them how much we care. So, let's celebrate, share our stories, and make this Father's Day unforgettable. Don't forget to call your dad, send a card, or spend some quality time together !
2024.06.08 04:23 mobius_strip_88 Same card but different card brand
Hi, Can I apply or get two same card but different card brand? Let’s say I have UB Rewards Visa, can I still apply for UB Rewards Mastercard? Thank you
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2024.06.08 03:37 ar_david_hh Peace agreement: US-AM-AZ \\ Defense: Armenia, Greece, Germany \\ Crypto law \\ Alen vs. Kremlin \\ India: Copper smelter & jewelry \\ Mir cards \\ Reforms: Police Guard & use of force \\ Food safety \\ Pashinyan forms gang; takes over streets \\ Education & justice grants \\ CCTV law \\ more
15 minutes of Armenia coverage by Transcaucasian Telegraph. Follow for regular updates.
No deaths. There was fake news about 18 deaths.
7 injured, 5 of whom are gas station employees. 6 are middle-aged men and 1 is a woman.
2 of the injured are in critical condition fighting for their lives, with burns covering 60% of the body, including lung tissue damage.
4 of the injured have 20%-25% burns. They are walking.
1 was treated and discharged.
The fire was extinguished in all reservoirs but the efforts continued the following day to cool the area with additional water. Gasprom-Armenia temporarily shut down the gas for residents of Abovyan. Part of the highway had to be shut down.
Authorities launched a felony investigation for neglect that led to serious bodily injuries.
In February the inspectors discovered that the station was under-filling the drivers' tanks. They were fined and forced to put a public sign reading "մենք տուգանվել ենք թերլիցքավորման համար:"
In February 2024 its activities were suspended for not passing the fire inspection; violations were detected. Inspectors came and sealed off the equipment to prevent it from being used. The owner launched a legal dispute to challenge the findings.
In May, the IRS asked the court to declare the company bankrupt. (the company disputes the reports that it is going bankrupt)
Authorities restricted its operations just hours before the explosion.
Shushanik Hayrapetyan is possibly the current owner. Her husband claims the explosion was an intentional sabotage. He supposedly has a name of a suspect but won't release it while the investigation is underway; he is cooperating with authorities. He also claims the gas station was operating legally.
UPDATE: There are separate gas and benzin stations. The former had the right to operate, while the latter was suspended. That's probably where the ownership and suspension confusion comes from.
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STATE DEPARTMENT: We are ready to support any process that will bring peace and stability to the people of the South Caucasus. Secretary Blinken and other officials maintain regular contact with high-ranking officials from Armenia and Azerbaijan. We are encouraged by the progress between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and we support the two countries to conclude a peace agreement as soon as possible for the benefit of the region. We welcome the continued progress in border delimitation based on the Alma-Ata Declaration. This is an important step towards concluding a stable and dignified peace agreement. //
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YEREVAN: Armenia does not have territorial claims on any of its neighbors, including Azerbaijan. The Constitution of Armenia and the amendments to it are an internal affair of Armenia, and we consider the attempts by official Baku to intervene in the internal discussions in Armenia as a gross intervention into the domestic affairs of the country.
We believe that such rhetoric torpedoes the peace process and casts doubts on the sincerity of the leadership of Azerbaijan to achieve peace. The negotiated peace agreement clearly states that the Parties recognize each other’s territorial integrity and do not have territorial claims against each other. There is also an agreed provision in the draft peace agreement that neither party may invoke its domestic legislation for not implementing its obligations under the peace agreement.
Accordingly, we believe that the clearest and most direct way to address all the concerns of the Parties is to sign the agreement, which will open the door to lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan is ripe enough for signing, and the Armenian side expresses its willingness to work constructively and intensively to complete and sign it within the next month. //
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Without naming the countries, he said some EU countries have formed an "anti-Azerbaijan group" and "declared cold war" against Azerbaijan.
Aliyev praised the Orban regime for using Hungary to obstruct some of EU's pro-Armenian efforts.
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REPORTER: Today [Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson] Maria Zakharova urged the Armenian parliamentarians to present the list of supposedly killed civilians in Bucha that the parliamentarians received from Ukraine. Has the parliament received a list about Bucha?
SIMONYAN: I won't comment on her and the lies. No delegation was sent to Bucha, but I can send the list of hundreds of people killed in Nagorno-Karabakh to Mrs. Zakharova. If they are interested, I can also send the list of 100,000 refugees who fled the area of the responsibility of their peacekeepers. I have no further comments on lies and absurdities which, have become a routine occurrence.
REPORTER: Why is Zakharova making such assumptions? Are there suspicions?
SIMONYAN: She is just lying.
REPORTER: Why?
SIMONYAN: I don't know. You know that nobody went there, right? Neither opposition parties, nor...
REPORTER: It was a visit by the head of Yerevan's Nor Nork District and our Ambassador.
SIMONYAN: Then I will ask the Nor Nork district administration to respond to Russia's foreign ministry.
REPORTER: The Ambassador was also there.
SIMONYAN: Maybe my neighbor's husband was also there. No parliamentarians visited there. There is a strict protocol the MPs must follow before a trip. It's all a lie.
SIMONYAN: First of all, please stop threatening us. Enough with the threats. Second, enough talking about CSTO. Before they talk about CSTO they should first come here and show where CSTO's borders go through and what obligations Russia has as part of CSTO and the AM-RU bilateral agreements. Enough of making such statements about Armenia's sovereign territories. Third, Armenia is not negotiating with any country to bring their military base or join their military alliance [NATO].
REPORTER: Moscow is concerned you might share certain information with the West.
SIMONYAN: What information?
REPORTER: National databases.
SIMONYAN: Absurd. Enough talking to us with that rhetoric. Enough threatening us directly and indirectly with their propagandists and mankurts with Armenian last names [Kremlin's ethnic Armenian propagandists], and all those people who get paid for it. It doesn't work on our population; it has the opposite effect. We don't use [what Kremlin propagandists say] as a guide.
REPORTER: So you won't respond to Galuzin?
SIMONYAN: I don't think I should respond to the Mister. If our foreign ministry finds it necessary to respond, then...
SIMONYAN: Discussions about dissolving the Minsk Group can happen after signing a peace agreement, and Armenia is taking steps to accomplish this. Aliyev is attempting to stonewall the peace process by making constitutional demands. The constitution is Armenia's internal affair and it will be reformed and that process began in 2020 but it's an internal topic of Armenia. Azerbaijan is using our opposition parties' opposition to constitutional reforms against us. We sent the 9th revision of the draft peace agreement to Baku, Azerbaijan's FM described it as very positive, but Azerbaijan uses our opposition to harm the process and Armenia's positions. Azerbaijan and Armenia's opposition are being guided from the same place [Moscow].
REPORTER (Azatutyun): Are you saying that as a political statement or do you have specific facts [about the two being guided by Moscow]?
SIMONYAN: It is a political statement and I'm so glad that out of all outlets, it's Azatutyun asking this because [they recently asked an NSS official if protest co-leader Bagrat Galstanyan is suspected of being a Russian spy and after receiving a response that there is no such open case against Galstanyan, opposition-aligned outlets presented that as Galstanyan's movement not serving the interests of Russia, to "absolve" him]. So you guessed it, this was a political statement by me.
REPORTER: Armenia's foreign ministry said it's possible to sign a peace agreement within a month. What steps were taken to bring us so close?
SIMONYAN: Most of the problematic paragraphs have been addressed. As I said late last year, we could sign it at any time in the presence of political will, but the Azerbaijani president continues to derail the process by making statements. Lately, he spoke about Khojalu. It would be better for him to start by discussing the massacres of Armenians in Baku and Sumgayit. A country that wants to host COP29 and be viewed as an internationally respected player should not torpedo a peace process and should release the Armenian POWs. We have a guy, who is a civilian, abducted by Azerbaijan on the AZ-AM border and jailed in Azerbaijan illegally. I have great concerns about him and I've expressed it to every international structure and to every international partner I've met. We have reasons to believe that this man's health and life are at risk. [oh damn I thought Alen didn't care about POWs].
REPORTER: What are the disagreements around the peace agreement?
SIMONYAN: We will find out soon. We sent them our response and we are waiting for their response.
REPORTER: Is there an agreement to hire an international company [as suggested by the Armenian government several months ago, instead of bringing Russian forces] to handle the customs procedures on the southern route? Pashinyan mentioned that earlier.
SIMONYAN: I don't recall that being written in the peace agreement. Our stance is that Armenia is ready to open all roads, all communications, which would also benefit Azerbaijan.
REPORTER: Pashinyan said in 2020 that it's possible to hire a specialized third party to manage it.
SIMONYAN: A lot has changed since 2020 and today we have a special unit in NSS ready to handle that process but we could again consider the involvement of a 3rd party company specialized in customs but in any case that can't be a country [e.g. Russia] that's regional. As far as I understand, there are no such discussions right now.
SIMONYAN: They won over 240,000 votes in 2021 so it's expected that they could gather 30,000 supporters. Galstanyan led his followers to clash with the police in front of the foreign ministry building while he watched. In comparison, in 2018 it was the protest leaders climbing barbwires. They still have the old mentality. They think they can hide and bribe others to show up. They think a revolution is a LEGO game. That's not how it works. It's difficult to repeat what happened in 2018 today because today people have the ability to vote. Back in 2018 people were upset because their right to make a change through elections was taken away. Today people have the ability to exercise their rights, and there are municipalities where we lost the elections. The protest leader understands that his efforts are failing so he is sacrificing his followers. I apologize to our residents for this inconvenience. I urge Bagrat Galstanyan to discuss with Serj Sargsyan and Robert Kocharyan and find a way to minimize the impact on people's peace. International soccer matches are being held in Armenia, there are wine and other festivals [Galstanyan visited it today and received a warm welcome from some vendors], we have tourists, there are problems in hotels because of that and our businesses and state budget are taking a hit just because Galstanyan decided to circle around Yerevan with a thousand people.
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• technical support in arms production
• creation of joint weapon manufacturers
• joint personnel training
• repair each other’s military equipment
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The documents were signed after discussions between Deputy MOD Brutyan and his German colleague Benedikt Zimmer, as well as other officials and representatives of German military-industrial companies.
The Armenian Defense Ministry delegation is in the German capital to participate in the ILA Berlin 2024 exhibition.
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Now Russia is attempting to bring Mir back to Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, both of whom are "under heavy pressure from the West", said Russian Deputy FM Pankin.
Russian Deputy FM Galuzin praised Azerbaijan for making Mir cards gradually more accessible in the country. "Russia is grateful to Azerbaijan for this approach, which will contribute to the development of ties in the field of tourism."
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It's a visa ban on members of the ruling Georgian Dream party, MPs, law enforcement officials, private citizens, and their immediate family members.
The U.S. is slightly more deeply concerned than ever before and believes the new law risks derailing Georgia’s European future and runs counter to the Georgian constitution and "the wishes of its people."
Georgia's ranking ruling party member mocked the sanctions, saying "no one is afraid" and that it makes them "smile". He earlier predicted there wouldn't be any sanctions.
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Ukraine now meets the previously outstanding criteria including anti-corruption measures, restrictions on political lobbying, rules on asset declarations for public officials and protection of languages used by national minorities.
Orban is expected to block Ukraine.
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The ride started early in the morning with light traffic. The cyclists occupied around half a block (smaller than Bagrat's crowd).
One ֆիքստուլ guy was seen doing a wheelie (a gang).
The 12-kilometer ride ended with selfies and participants sharing their experiences. Pashinyan said riding in a group feels entirely different. (as I said, a gang)
The PM wants to make this a regular event.
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Armenia 2:1 Kazakhstan
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The bill was drafted by the Interior Ministry and approved by the PM's cabinet. It received a negative assessment by the Justice Ministry's Personal Data Protection Agency but the ministry decided to greenlight it after discussions and citing the fact that cameras face a public space.
The system will allow the police to track the movement of a suspect, after a crime is committed, by tapping into several cameras. The system will record when the police agent accesses it and the agent's badge number, for accountability.
It aims to make it easier for police to solve crimes committed in public places, and to discourage crime, said the Deputy Minister, adding that its privacy aspect is in line with "European court precedent".
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The reform offers clearer standards for the use of force. Police officers will know the boundaries of ‘permissible actions’. It was covered in more detail in May 2 news digest.
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It is recommended to obtain the IP address within the framework of judicial control. Today it is given on the basis of the decision of the investigator, with the approval of the prosecutor.
Authorities will need separate court approval to inspect digital devices confiscated during an apartment raid if the original court order did not assume there would be digital devices with evidence.
We will clarify the legal definition of crypto asset. Last year we had 249 crimes involving crypto assets, worth at least $5 million.
Actions related to the management of the crypto-asset must be performed within the framework of cashless operations, and the exchange of the crypto-asset with other property won't be possible, but you can still exchange crypto with another currency. //
There is going to be another crypto regulation law introduced by the Central Bank soon. This one is an appetizer.
more, full report and debates,
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details form yesterday's gas station explosion on Yerevan-Sevan highway
Here is what leaked and caused the blast: 111 tons of gas, 8 tons of diesel, and 12 tons of benzin.No deaths. There was fake news about 18 deaths.
7 injured, 5 of whom are gas station employees. 6 are middle-aged men and 1 is a woman.
2 of the injured are in critical condition fighting for their lives, with burns covering 60% of the body, including lung tissue damage.
4 of the injured have 20%-25% burns. They are walking.
1 was treated and discharged.
The fire was extinguished in all reservoirs but the efforts continued the following day to cool the area with additional water. Gasprom-Armenia temporarily shut down the gas for residents of Abovyan. Part of the highway had to be shut down.
Authorities launched a felony investigation for neglect that led to serious bodily injuries.
... about the gas station (by Hetq)
The gas station "Gas Oil Ltd" opened in 2021 and has since been fined several times for violations and owed taxes. In 2023 it was fined two for not printing sales receipts.In February the inspectors discovered that the station was under-filling the drivers' tanks. They were fined and forced to put a public sign reading "մենք տուգանվել ենք թերլիցքավորման համար:"
In February 2024 its activities were suspended for not passing the fire inspection; violations were detected. Inspectors came and sealed off the equipment to prevent it from being used. The owner launched a legal dispute to challenge the findings.
In May, the IRS asked the court to declare the company bankrupt. (the company disputes the reports that it is going bankrupt)
Authorities restricted its operations just hours before the explosion.
... who is the owner?
Rafael Ayvazyan, possibly a former owner, is a politician from Armenia's richest man Gagik Tsarukyan's BHK party and balloted in 2018. The Facebook page says he is Tsarukyan's assistant.Shushanik Hayrapetyan is possibly the current owner. Her husband claims the explosion was an intentional sabotage. He supposedly has a name of a suspect but won't release it while the investigation is underway; he is cooperating with authorities. He also claims the gas station was operating legally.
UPDATE: There are separate gas and benzin stations. The former had the right to operate, while the latter was suspended. That's probably where the ownership and suspension confusion comes from.
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Yerevan municipality demolished 25 illegal gas stations located dangerously close to apartment condos last year: Mayor Tigran Avinyan
He promised to continue the process this year.source,
U.S. wants Armenia and Azerbaijan to sign a peace agreement ASAP
Other parts from the State Department's comment to an Azerbaijani outlet:STATE DEPARTMENT: We are ready to support any process that will bring peace and stability to the people of the South Caucasus. Secretary Blinken and other officials maintain regular contact with high-ranking officials from Armenia and Azerbaijan. We are encouraged by the progress between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and we support the two countries to conclude a peace agreement as soon as possible for the benefit of the region. We welcome the continued progress in border delimitation based on the Alma-Ata Declaration. This is an important step towards concluding a stable and dignified peace agreement. //
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Yerevan: Armenia is willing to sign a peace deal with Azerbaijan within the next month
In response to Baku's continuous false claims that Armenia has territorial claims against Azerbaijan and that Armenia's constitution is an obstruction to peace:YEREVAN: Armenia does not have territorial claims on any of its neighbors, including Azerbaijan. The Constitution of Armenia and the amendments to it are an internal affair of Armenia, and we consider the attempts by official Baku to intervene in the internal discussions in Armenia as a gross intervention into the domestic affairs of the country.
We believe that such rhetoric torpedoes the peace process and casts doubts on the sincerity of the leadership of Azerbaijan to achieve peace. The negotiated peace agreement clearly states that the Parties recognize each other’s territorial integrity and do not have territorial claims against each other. There is also an agreed provision in the draft peace agreement that neither party may invoke its domestic legislation for not implementing its obligations under the peace agreement.
Accordingly, we believe that the clearest and most direct way to address all the concerns of the Parties is to sign the agreement, which will open the door to lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan is ripe enough for signing, and the Armenian side expresses its willingness to work constructively and intensively to complete and sign it within the next month. //
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Ilham Aliyev again cries about feeling bullied by Western powers
Aliyev described the AZ-EU relations as overall positive but he is unhappy over the harsh treatment of 3 European countries after his 2023 ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh.Without naming the countries, he said some EU countries have formed an "anti-Azerbaijan group" and "declared cold war" against Azerbaijan.
Aliyev praised the Orban regime for using Hungary to obstruct some of EU's pro-Armenian efforts.
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Parliament President Alen Simonyan about the visit of the Armenian Ambassador and a Yerevan district leader to Bucha, Ukraine, the site of the massacres committed by the Russian army
The visit was not part of an official delegation sent by the Armenian parliament, but they did receive authorization from the foreign ministry. Simonyan has just returned from a foreign trip, so he was either unaware that a low-ranking Armenian delegation visited Bucha, or the reporter's question confused him:REPORTER: Today [Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson] Maria Zakharova urged the Armenian parliamentarians to present the list of supposedly killed civilians in Bucha that the parliamentarians received from Ukraine. Has the parliament received a list about Bucha?
SIMONYAN: I won't comment on her and the lies. No delegation was sent to Bucha, but I can send the list of hundreds of people killed in Nagorno-Karabakh to Mrs. Zakharova. If they are interested, I can also send the list of 100,000 refugees who fled the area of the responsibility of their peacekeepers. I have no further comments on lies and absurdities which, have become a routine occurrence.
REPORTER: Why is Zakharova making such assumptions? Are there suspicions?
SIMONYAN: She is just lying.
REPORTER: Why?
SIMONYAN: I don't know. You know that nobody went there, right? Neither opposition parties, nor...
REPORTER: It was a visit by the head of Yerevan's Nor Nork District and our Ambassador.
SIMONYAN: Then I will ask the Nor Nork district administration to respond to Russia's foreign ministry.
REPORTER: The Ambassador was also there.
SIMONYAN: Maybe my neighbor's husband was also there. No parliamentarians visited there. There is a strict protocol the MPs must follow before a trip. It's all a lie.
... Alen Simonyan about the statement by Russia's Deputy FM Galuzin
REPORTER: Russian Deputy FM Galuzin urged Armenia not to make reckless moves and not share national databases or classified information with Western states. Otherwise, he says it will become impossible for Armenia to have a common defense zone with Russia and CSTO. What information is Galuzin referring to? Why are they concerned?SIMONYAN: First of all, please stop threatening us. Enough with the threats. Second, enough talking about CSTO. Before they talk about CSTO they should first come here and show where CSTO's borders go through and what obligations Russia has as part of CSTO and the AM-RU bilateral agreements. Enough of making such statements about Armenia's sovereign territories. Third, Armenia is not negotiating with any country to bring their military base or join their military alliance [NATO].
REPORTER: Moscow is concerned you might share certain information with the West.
SIMONYAN: What information?
REPORTER: National databases.
SIMONYAN: Absurd. Enough talking to us with that rhetoric. Enough threatening us directly and indirectly with their propagandists and mankurts with Armenian last names [Kremlin's ethnic Armenian propagandists], and all those people who get paid for it. It doesn't work on our population; it has the opposite effect. We don't use [what Kremlin propagandists say] as a guide.
REPORTER: So you won't respond to Galuzin?
SIMONYAN: I don't think I should respond to the Mister. If our foreign ministry finds it necessary to respond, then...
... Alen Simonyan about AM-AZ peace efforts
REPORTER: Aliyev wants Armenia to join the effort to dissolve the OSCE Minsk Group. Should it be dissolved today?SIMONYAN: Discussions about dissolving the Minsk Group can happen after signing a peace agreement, and Armenia is taking steps to accomplish this. Aliyev is attempting to stonewall the peace process by making constitutional demands. The constitution is Armenia's internal affair and it will be reformed and that process began in 2020 but it's an internal topic of Armenia. Azerbaijan is using our opposition parties' opposition to constitutional reforms against us. We sent the 9th revision of the draft peace agreement to Baku, Azerbaijan's FM described it as very positive, but Azerbaijan uses our opposition to harm the process and Armenia's positions. Azerbaijan and Armenia's opposition are being guided from the same place [Moscow].
REPORTER (Azatutyun): Are you saying that as a political statement or do you have specific facts [about the two being guided by Moscow]?
SIMONYAN: It is a political statement and I'm so glad that out of all outlets, it's Azatutyun asking this because [they recently asked an NSS official if protest co-leader Bagrat Galstanyan is suspected of being a Russian spy and after receiving a response that there is no such open case against Galstanyan, opposition-aligned outlets presented that as Galstanyan's movement not serving the interests of Russia, to "absolve" him]. So you guessed it, this was a political statement by me.
REPORTER: Armenia's foreign ministry said it's possible to sign a peace agreement within a month. What steps were taken to bring us so close?
SIMONYAN: Most of the problematic paragraphs have been addressed. As I said late last year, we could sign it at any time in the presence of political will, but the Azerbaijani president continues to derail the process by making statements. Lately, he spoke about Khojalu. It would be better for him to start by discussing the massacres of Armenians in Baku and Sumgayit. A country that wants to host COP29 and be viewed as an internationally respected player should not torpedo a peace process and should release the Armenian POWs. We have a guy, who is a civilian, abducted by Azerbaijan on the AZ-AM border and jailed in Azerbaijan illegally. I have great concerns about him and I've expressed it to every international structure and to every international partner I've met. We have reasons to believe that this man's health and life are at risk. [oh damn I thought Alen didn't care about POWs].
REPORTER: What are the disagreements around the peace agreement?
SIMONYAN: We will find out soon. We sent them our response and we are waiting for their response.
REPORTER: Is there an agreement to hire an international company [as suggested by the Armenian government several months ago, instead of bringing Russian forces] to handle the customs procedures on the southern route? Pashinyan mentioned that earlier.
SIMONYAN: I don't recall that being written in the peace agreement. Our stance is that Armenia is ready to open all roads, all communications, which would also benefit Azerbaijan.
REPORTER: Pashinyan said in 2020 that it's possible to hire a specialized third party to manage it.
SIMONYAN: A lot has changed since 2020 and today we have a special unit in NSS ready to handle that process but we could again consider the involvement of a 3rd party company specialized in customs but in any case that can't be a country [e.g. Russia] that's regional. As far as I understand, there are no such discussions right now.
... Alen Simonyan about Bagrat Galstanyan and the ex-regime protests
REPORTER: Are you not concerned about their large numbers?SIMONYAN: They won over 240,000 votes in 2021 so it's expected that they could gather 30,000 supporters. Galstanyan led his followers to clash with the police in front of the foreign ministry building while he watched. In comparison, in 2018 it was the protest leaders climbing barbwires. They still have the old mentality. They think they can hide and bribe others to show up. They think a revolution is a LEGO game. That's not how it works. It's difficult to repeat what happened in 2018 today because today people have the ability to vote. Back in 2018 people were upset because their right to make a change through elections was taken away. Today people have the ability to exercise their rights, and there are municipalities where we lost the elections. The protest leader understands that his efforts are failing so he is sacrificing his followers. I apologize to our residents for this inconvenience. I urge Bagrat Galstanyan to discuss with Serj Sargsyan and Robert Kocharyan and find a way to minimize the impact on people's peace. International soccer matches are being held in Armenia, there are wine and other festivals [Galstanyan visited it today and received a warm welcome from some vendors], we have tourists, there are problems in hotels because of that and our businesses and state budget are taking a hit just because Galstanyan decided to circle around Yerevan with a thousand people.
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Armenia's parliamentary Defense Committee approves the ratification of Armenia-Greece defense agreement
The agreement was signed in December 2023 by MOD Papikyan and MOD Dendias.... what's in it?
• Research of innovative technology for defense• technical support in arms production
• creation of joint weapon manufacturers
• joint personnel training
• repair each other’s military equipment
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Armenia and Germany sign documents on military-technical cooperation [what the fuck?]
Armenia and Germany have reached agreements on military-technical and military-technological cooperation.The documents were signed after discussions between Deputy MOD Brutyan and his German colleague Benedikt Zimmer, as well as other officials and representatives of German military-industrial companies.
The Armenian Defense Ministry delegation is in the German capital to participate in the ILA Berlin 2024 exhibition.
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Russia is attempting to convince countries to authorize its "Mir" payment cards (similar to Visa and Mastercard)
Armenian banks recently banned Mir citing the risks of Western sanctions. Moscow at the time responded with criticism, saying it would harm tourism in Armenia.Now Russia is attempting to bring Mir back to Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, both of whom are "under heavy pressure from the West", said Russian Deputy FM Pankin.
Russian Deputy FM Galuzin praised Azerbaijan for making Mir cards gradually more accessible in the country. "Russia is grateful to Azerbaijan for this approach, which will contribute to the development of ties in the field of tourism."
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so it begins (dramatic background music with overwhelming tunes of toot)
The U.S. has sanctioned dozens of Georgian officials over the passage of the Kremlin-style law against civil society organizations.It's a visa ban on members of the ruling Georgian Dream party, MPs, law enforcement officials, private citizens, and their immediate family members.
The U.S. is slightly more deeply concerned than ever before and believes the new law risks derailing Georgia’s European future and runs counter to the Georgian constitution and "the wishes of its people."
Georgia's ranking ruling party member mocked the sanctions, saying "no one is afraid" and that it makes them "smile". He earlier predicted there wouldn't be any sanctions.
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EU rejects membership talks with Georgia (for now)
European Commission recommends start of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova this month to give a positive signal to both countries on their EU aspirations. Georgia did not get the green light.Ukraine now meets the previously outstanding criteria including anti-corruption measures, restrictions on political lobbying, rules on asset declarations for public officials and protection of languages used by national minorities.
Orban is expected to block Ukraine.
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deputy foreign minister of the United States James O'Brien will visit Armenia on Monday
JIM: Traveling to Yerevan to lead the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue. I will meet with senior government officials, the business community, and civil society to discuss significant progress on bilateral relations and our support for Armenia.source,
export stats in Q1 2024
Exports grew 2.7 times (mostly jewelry to UAE), and imports grew 76%. Exports of goods manufactured in Armenia declined by 14% YoY in the period.source,
Armenia might build a copper smelter using Indian technologies
Economy Minister Papoyan hosted India's Ambassador Sinha. Besides the smelter, they also discussed cooperation in agriculture, jewelry manufacturing, industry, chemical industry, Crossroads of Peace, etc.source,
dozens of people showed up on Friday to ride a bicycle with PM Pashinyan on the public streets of Yerevan after his Facebook invitation: VIDEO
Of course they had to start the process by spreading germs with individual handshakes that lasted inefficiently long (bureaucracy). The coffee was on the house (bribe).The ride started early in the morning with light traffic. The cyclists occupied around half a block (smaller than Bagrat's crowd).
One ֆիքստուլ guy was seen doing a wheelie (a gang).
The 12-kilometer ride ended with selfies and participants sharing their experiences. Pashinyan said riding in a group feels entirely different. (as I said, a gang)
The PM wants to make this a regular event.
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soccer matches
Slovenia 2:1 ArmeniaArmenia 2:1 Kazakhstan
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European Commission allocates €7 million to help develop education in Armenia
The agreement, which entered into force on September 12, 2023, is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of Armenia's educational system and implementing educational reforms envisaged in the government's 2021-2026 programme.
... how?
aims to create updated and equipped science, technology, engineering and math laboratories in all 330 schools in [several provinces] as well as to retrain teachers in modern methodologysource,
The construction of 13 educational complexes is also planned in Syunik
EU allocated €3.5 million for ongoing justice reforms in Armenia
source,Armenia is elected to the UN Economic and Social Council for 2025-2027
source,Armenia's parliamentary Security Committee greenlights a bill to require large businesses to install public entrance-facing CCTV cameras "to combat crime"
The camera must be installed in front of the premises of a retail business that's >100 sqm, gas stations and catering outlets that are >50 sqm.applies to banks, credit organizations, pawnshops, pharmacies, currency exchange offices with separate entrance, post offices, educational institutions, underground parking lots,The Ministry says they spoke with representatives of several businesses and that they supposedly agreed that the equipment expense is worth it if it's going to improve safety.
The bill was drafted by the Interior Ministry and approved by the PM's cabinet. It received a negative assessment by the Justice Ministry's Personal Data Protection Agency but the ministry decided to greenlight it after discussions and citing the fact that cameras face a public space.
The system will allow the police to track the movement of a suspect, after a crime is committed, by tapping into several cameras. The system will record when the police agent accesses it and the agent's badge number, for accountability.
It aims to make it easier for police to solve crimes committed in public places, and to discourage crime, said the Deputy Minister, adding that its privacy aspect is in line with "European court precedent".
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Parliamentary Defense Committee greenlighted the creation of a Police Guard to replace the militarized Police Forces
It's the continuation of police reforms in Armenia that led to the creation of Patrol Police, Water Patrol Police, and Interior Ministry.The reform offers clearer standards for the use of force. Police officers will know the boundaries of ‘permissible actions’. It was covered in more detail in May 2 news digest.
the government believes, a new, purely police service will be created in Armenia, capable of solving strategic tasks, meeting all modern international criteria, equipped with appropriate weapons, and provided with adequate professional staffsource,
how many members of Bagrat Galstanyan's movement have been detained since May for roadblocks and clashes with police?
Authorities report 629 detentions, 76 of whom had a record of committing crimes in the past, while 28 were recidivists.source,
government to fight money laundering & cybercrimea with new tools
MINISTRY: People mistakenly believe that every crime committed through the internet is a cybercrime. The legal reforms will clarify the list of cybercrimes, which is a requirement under the Budapest Convention.It is recommended to obtain the IP address within the framework of judicial control. Today it is given on the basis of the decision of the investigator, with the approval of the prosecutor.
Authorities will need separate court approval to inspect digital devices confiscated during an apartment raid if the original court order did not assume there would be digital devices with evidence.
We will clarify the legal definition of crypto asset. Last year we had 249 crimes involving crypto assets, worth at least $5 million.
Actions related to the management of the crypto-asset must be performed within the framework of cashless operations, and the exchange of the crypto-asset with other property won't be possible, but you can still exchange crypto with another currency. //
There is going to be another crypto regulation law introduced by the Central Bank soon. This one is an appetizer.
more, full report and debates,
French architectural firm Wilmotte presents its vision for the completed Cascade
Yerevan Mayor Avinyan recently visited Paris where he met with French architects to draw a plan to finally complete the decades-long abandoned upper section of Cascade.video,
do NOT eat fruits from trees on Yerevan sidewalks, warn experts
It's likely contaminated with toxic emissions and dust, according to scientists. Mulberry is the worst; they discovered mercury in Yerevan tut. Lead was also found.source,
Armenia has made significant strides in improving food safety: FAO and WHO
The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization marked the World Food Safety Day.Armenia has made significant strides in improving food safety through adherence to globally recommended standards.
FAO and WHO teams in Armenia have jointly promoted the multisectoral One Health approach and supported Armenia’s commitments to developing and updating national food safety emergency response plans.
... what exactly was done?
Commitment of the Government of Armenia reflected in strengthening national scientific, analytical, and technical capacities in risk analysis, early warning systems for food safety, and response to food safety emergencies which was supported by FAO.source,
Whereas, WHO played a critical role in supporting the Government of Armenia in implementation of the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) – a multisectoral assessment of country capacities to prevent, detect and rapidly respond to public health risks
Yerevan Wine Days festival kicks off in the capital
This year's hero is pot, որպես պատմության վկա և պատմություն կրող.source,
2024.06.08 03:36 mmorps SBB transaction originating in the US constantly fails; same with added credit card to SBB profile
I am unable to either add a credit card to my profile, purchase tickets while logged in with my SBB account, or even do so under guest access to sbb.ch. Am I the only lucky person experiencing this challenge?
I have tried two separate cards, one VISA, one Mastercard.
With the VISA, I get an error saying something to the effect its unable to accept the payment, confirm the card details. However with the Mastercard, I get a step farther where I am prompted to pay in CHF or USD, but then it too fails. This behavior for both cards has been consistent each time I have tried, on two occasions over a week's time.
I have contacted one of the two banks, and they confirmed that the transaction is failing before it even gets to them.
So, does SBB just not accept transaction from the US?
UPDATE: I reached out to SBB via their chat service, and they recommended I book my international itinerary (Lausanne to Lyon) with SNCF. While all journeys from Geneva onward for my day of travel are already sold out, I was able to book from Évian-les-Bains to Lyon with no issues. Now I get a nice trip across Lake Geneva from Lausanne prior to the final train leg of my journey. Not the worst thing in the world.
Still no clue why the transactions had issues with SBB, SNCF worked just fine.
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I have tried two separate cards, one VISA, one Mastercard.
With the VISA, I get an error saying something to the effect its unable to accept the payment, confirm the card details. However with the Mastercard, I get a step farther where I am prompted to pay in CHF or USD, but then it too fails. This behavior for both cards has been consistent each time I have tried, on two occasions over a week's time.
I have contacted one of the two banks, and they confirmed that the transaction is failing before it even gets to them.
So, does SBB just not accept transaction from the US?
UPDATE: I reached out to SBB via their chat service, and they recommended I book my international itinerary (Lausanne to Lyon) with SNCF. While all journeys from Geneva onward for my day of travel are already sold out, I was able to book from Évian-les-Bains to Lyon with no issues. Now I get a nice trip across Lake Geneva from Lausanne prior to the final train leg of my journey. Not the worst thing in the world.
Still no clue why the transactions had issues with SBB, SNCF worked just fine.