Cdl knowledge test meaning
WITMOLTY
2020.02.25 18:02 WITMOLTY WITMOLTY
WITMOLTY — What Is The Meaning Of Life To You? Seeker or peeker, this is a test no one can cheat on. Indeed the most important question anyone faces in the course of life. Wisdom is the ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight.
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2023.06.02 17:29 2Noel Guarantee Escapes
So we all know about the gate in Goblin Caves, it is pretty neat, so what if there were more of it
so if the devs wants to add a guarantee way to escape then they need to somehow balance it by either requiring you to do some difficult trials or force you to make a sacrifice to enter it so that it isn't a free escape all of the time
Idea #1 - Difficult Trial : a room that only one group can enter each game, the room closes off after entering to make sure other players can't interfere, contains alot of enemies and puzzles that really tests your skills and knowledge, if you manage to complete the puzzles and clears the enemies to reach the end, you will be rewarded with a guarantee escape
Idea #2 - Hefty Cost : a unique portal that spawns in a fixed location that acts like a normal escape but the difference is that the players must leave 90% of their loots behind to use it, this means that to escape with this portal, you have to drop everything including your equipments and are only allowed to bring 3 items with you, this means that if you found something that you really needed and is willing to lose everything else to escape with it, you can use this
Idea #3 - Hold Off : another unique portal that also spawns in a fixed location, this ones takes an EXTREMELY LONG time to activate, like a few minutes, when this portal is interacted, it will give off an alert to every other players in the dungeon to come and kill you, after defending the portal for enough times, it opens and allow all 3 to enter and escape
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so if the devs wants to add a guarantee way to escape then they need to somehow balance it by either requiring you to do some difficult trials or force you to make a sacrifice to enter it so that it isn't a free escape all of the time
Idea #1 - Difficult Trial : a room that only one group can enter each game, the room closes off after entering to make sure other players can't interfere, contains alot of enemies and puzzles that really tests your skills and knowledge, if you manage to complete the puzzles and clears the enemies to reach the end, you will be rewarded with a guarantee escape
Idea #2 - Hefty Cost : a unique portal that spawns in a fixed location that acts like a normal escape but the difference is that the players must leave 90% of their loots behind to use it, this means that to escape with this portal, you have to drop everything including your equipments and are only allowed to bring 3 items with you, this means that if you found something that you really needed and is willing to lose everything else to escape with it, you can use this
Idea #3 - Hold Off : another unique portal that also spawns in a fixed location, this ones takes an EXTREMELY LONG time to activate, like a few minutes, when this portal is interacted, it will give off an alert to every other players in the dungeon to come and kill you, after defending the portal for enough times, it opens and allow all 3 to enter and escape
2023.06.02 17:28 Thatfetuskid ARHLO Guest mix/Interview
Feature mix in the link below:
https://on.soundcloud.com/PJBRW
What does "Arhlo" mean and how'd you come up with it?
Arhlo: My oldest child's name is Thomas Arlo. There are a lot of Arlo's in the producer hemisphere so I doubled down and threw in the "h" to help make my name unique.
So speaking on that is it true you produced lullabies for your son during his infancy?
Arhlo: Yes. I felt creative enough and alert enough to do this. I knew what lullabies were. Very simple melodies. The point of a lullaby is to make someone sleep, no? I did that and made a soundtrack to my (then) infants life to help them go to sleep. I actually made 5 more lullabies when my second was born. I played them once for him and deleted them forever. I am weird about keeping my songs out in the open. I don't like attention.
Now digging a little deeper into YOU, you went through the Icon Collective course, ultimately do you feel it was a worthy experience, would you recomend it to other producers who are on the fence about it?
Arhlo: YES. 100%. Granted, I didn't physically attend Icon, but my experience has made me who I am today. Icon will throw out ideas you thought to be canon, and then shake up your life more. I was able to nuture and grow my strength as a producer through their curriculum. Icon was the difference between wanting to do something, and doing the f*cking thing.
You also went to school for jazz as well, yeah?
Arhlo: Correct. I spent almost 3 years going to college for Jazz performance. That was my major when I left. I grew up in Connecticut, and subsequently went to school in the state as well. I used to sit through jazz history classes, then take the train into NYC to go to jazz clubs like 55 Bar and Smalls and hear some of the greatest players in the world. Unfortunately 55 is now closed but I have fond memories of taking $50 to take the MTA into Grand Central, walking an hour down to the village, and going to one of the aforementioned clubs to spend my last dollar to hear these cats play. It is still the Mecca for musicians. No doubt about it.
I heard a rumor you had an ep mixed and mastered by Mayhem?
Arhlo: Yes the EP is on my private soundcloud. I just didn't feel it was right to release it at that time. Maybe now might be the time. I don't know. My barometer for music culture is so out of touch I didn't even know Alison Wonderland was pregnant until a week ago
So now that we have our more basic questions out of the way; we are gonna get a little personal, because we know you personally.
Arhlo: Understood. Cue the Shaq meme.
We have been to A LOT of shows together, that night at tabernacle, was waiting with me an hour and a half worth it?(you bought those tickets)
Arhlo: Yes. We saw an amazing show. Rickyxsan and NGHTMRE? Are you kidding me? Then we waited in the pouring rain. Luckily we caught Tyler coming out of the venue with Ricky and got to chat with them. Between Tyler blowing up and Ricky holding it down for the underground, we had an awesome time picking brains and taking names. (NGHTMRE) is an outlier in terms of mainstream artists, he is a consummate professional. He told us that he gave away the majority of his profits to increase the value of the show for the audience, something that is not done today at all by artists at his level. He would use his profit and throw it into the production, so the lights, sound, and overall experience were pieces that were curated and amplified due to his hard work and what he contributed to the production.
So when we talk about great djs, what seperates, a good dj from a bad dj?
Arhlo: A bad DJ plays what people want to hear; a good DJ plays what they want to hear. If the two sync up in some sort of serendipitous way, that's a great dj.
If you could have a conversation with yourself on the day you started pursuing music, what would you say?
Arhlo: I would tell myself to make music that makes myself happy. Don't try to be someone you're not, be the creative that you organically are. That's how one gets a unique sound and it's how you develop and evolve as a producer.
Whats a piece of advice you were never given, but try to pass on to other DJs?
Arhlo: The piece of advice that I try to pass on is that you're going to be faced with a lot of rejection. A musician I admire once told me you will fail 9/10 times, but that 1 time will make all the difference. Just brush off the rejection and move on. There's no time to dwell on rejection.
Who has helped you the most or supported you the most, this is the time to shoutout and thank your folks!
Arhlo: First off I want to thank YOU. You have supported me since the day we met. You're a true friend and fan and will always be there to support and give advice. You're honest and extremely helpful when it comes to bouncing ideas around and showing you WIP's. Other "mentors" I've had that have helped me get to where I am as a producer and DJ today include Protohype, my first mentor at Icon, Mayhem, for being the premier Atlanta producer and DJ, Pryzms, who has had an amazing journey here in Atlanta, and Blvk Sheep. I've taken several lessons from Blvk Sheep over the years and he has great knowledge when it comes to not only the craft, but the industry as well.
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https://on.soundcloud.com/PJBRW
What does "Arhlo" mean and how'd you come up with it?
Arhlo: My oldest child's name is Thomas Arlo. There are a lot of Arlo's in the producer hemisphere so I doubled down and threw in the "h" to help make my name unique.
So speaking on that is it true you produced lullabies for your son during his infancy?
Arhlo: Yes. I felt creative enough and alert enough to do this. I knew what lullabies were. Very simple melodies. The point of a lullaby is to make someone sleep, no? I did that and made a soundtrack to my (then) infants life to help them go to sleep. I actually made 5 more lullabies when my second was born. I played them once for him and deleted them forever. I am weird about keeping my songs out in the open. I don't like attention.
Now digging a little deeper into YOU, you went through the Icon Collective course, ultimately do you feel it was a worthy experience, would you recomend it to other producers who are on the fence about it?
Arhlo: YES. 100%. Granted, I didn't physically attend Icon, but my experience has made me who I am today. Icon will throw out ideas you thought to be canon, and then shake up your life more. I was able to nuture and grow my strength as a producer through their curriculum. Icon was the difference between wanting to do something, and doing the f*cking thing.
You also went to school for jazz as well, yeah?
Arhlo: Correct. I spent almost 3 years going to college for Jazz performance. That was my major when I left. I grew up in Connecticut, and subsequently went to school in the state as well. I used to sit through jazz history classes, then take the train into NYC to go to jazz clubs like 55 Bar and Smalls and hear some of the greatest players in the world. Unfortunately 55 is now closed but I have fond memories of taking $50 to take the MTA into Grand Central, walking an hour down to the village, and going to one of the aforementioned clubs to spend my last dollar to hear these cats play. It is still the Mecca for musicians. No doubt about it.
I heard a rumor you had an ep mixed and mastered by Mayhem?
Arhlo: Yes the EP is on my private soundcloud. I just didn't feel it was right to release it at that time. Maybe now might be the time. I don't know. My barometer for music culture is so out of touch I didn't even know Alison Wonderland was pregnant until a week ago
So now that we have our more basic questions out of the way; we are gonna get a little personal, because we know you personally.
Arhlo: Understood. Cue the Shaq meme.
We have been to A LOT of shows together, that night at tabernacle, was waiting with me an hour and a half worth it?(you bought those tickets)
Arhlo: Yes. We saw an amazing show. Rickyxsan and NGHTMRE? Are you kidding me? Then we waited in the pouring rain. Luckily we caught Tyler coming out of the venue with Ricky and got to chat with them. Between Tyler blowing up and Ricky holding it down for the underground, we had an awesome time picking brains and taking names. (NGHTMRE) is an outlier in terms of mainstream artists, he is a consummate professional. He told us that he gave away the majority of his profits to increase the value of the show for the audience, something that is not done today at all by artists at his level. He would use his profit and throw it into the production, so the lights, sound, and overall experience were pieces that were curated and amplified due to his hard work and what he contributed to the production.
So when we talk about great djs, what seperates, a good dj from a bad dj?
Arhlo: A bad DJ plays what people want to hear; a good DJ plays what they want to hear. If the two sync up in some sort of serendipitous way, that's a great dj.
If you could have a conversation with yourself on the day you started pursuing music, what would you say?
Arhlo: I would tell myself to make music that makes myself happy. Don't try to be someone you're not, be the creative that you organically are. That's how one gets a unique sound and it's how you develop and evolve as a producer.
Whats a piece of advice you were never given, but try to pass on to other DJs?
Arhlo: The piece of advice that I try to pass on is that you're going to be faced with a lot of rejection. A musician I admire once told me you will fail 9/10 times, but that 1 time will make all the difference. Just brush off the rejection and move on. There's no time to dwell on rejection.
Who has helped you the most or supported you the most, this is the time to shoutout and thank your folks!
Arhlo: First off I want to thank YOU. You have supported me since the day we met. You're a true friend and fan and will always be there to support and give advice. You're honest and extremely helpful when it comes to bouncing ideas around and showing you WIP's. Other "mentors" I've had that have helped me get to where I am as a producer and DJ today include Protohype, my first mentor at Icon, Mayhem, for being the premier Atlanta producer and DJ, Pryzms, who has had an amazing journey here in Atlanta, and Blvk Sheep. I've taken several lessons from Blvk Sheep over the years and he has great knowledge when it comes to not only the craft, but the industry as well.
2023.06.02 17:27 CandyBroker I don't understand the "nerodiversity" movement
I was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome (now just Autism Spectrum Disorder per the DSM 5) at the age of 6, after a battery or tests done by a psychiatrist.
I have gone my whole life struggling with, what I consider it to be, an affliction or disease. I have gained very little from being ASD that warrants anything resembling pride. Maybe I am a great writer and "smart", but so what? I have struggled to socialize and just sit in my head half the day. Letting life pass me by. I resent that.
In grad school, one of my advisors had an all ASD student lab studying autism, mainly in women and girls as boys and men get diagnosed at 3-4 times the rate. I did my capstone project as a systematic review of studies using intranasal oxytocin as a treatment for the core symptoms of ASD, something most other drugs have failed to alleviate.
To me, through my clinicians lens, ASD is a neurodevelopmetal disorder in need of better treatments and ways to prevent it in utero. To be, it is a problem in need of solving. I don't view as something I draw strength from, rather I view it as a curse and wonder where I might be without it.
I do admire the neurodiversity movement. In high school (12 years ago) people used autism as an insult and targeted people while me for abuse. So I totally get behind bringing public awareness to this concomplicated disorder. Whether you like or dislike veing born with ASD is up to you really.
What I can't support is the notion that ASD is "not a disorder" and a "difference of neurap expression". By that criteria, schizophrenia isnt a disorder either, but you'll affirm that is a disorder. This view (which I acknowledge doesn't represent everyone in ND) does not coalesce with the science on ASD.
Yes, scientific research has flaws and limits, and there is much of ASD we have yet to learn. What we do know is that there is generally disturbances in blood oxytocin level. Brain structure an s functioning is different and these fMRI results have enough consistency to see abnormalities in both gray and white matter circuits. Genetically, ASD has hallmark abnormalities with males having an upregulation or genetic enrichment of genes expressing inflammatory markers like cytokines and increased methylation of the oxytocin receptor gene, reducing expression of the receptor. Oxytocin, as it turns out, has anti-inflammatory properties. And of course, we can't forget all the behavioral things kids, adolescence, and adults display.
This isn't to say we need to stigmatized ASD, we don't, and I generally support erasing that prejudice from our social norms. But I can't support doing so by proclaiming that ASD simply isn't a disorder. That has a high degree of conflicting with many modern studies. And yes, some were diagnosed as a kid when our understanding was even weaker and are diagnosed as adults. There is also misdiagnosis as the other neurodevelopmental disorders ADHD and OCD have comorbidities and clinical overlap with ASD, do this might mean those diagnosed with ASD might actually just have severe OCD and vice versa.
I'll tread lightly on the topic of self diagnosis, as I have seen many people in my life do this. To be clear, the core symptoms of ASD consistently observed are deficits in social communication, interpersonal functioning, repetitive behaviors, and restricted interests. People think they are weird, quirky, or socially awkward/shy and that equates ASD. It might, but that's not how neuropsychology ot psychiatry work. Other features include learning and memory impairments, delays in the development of speech pathology, abnormally high spontaneous aggression or irritability (in my personal experience usually a specific trigger causes this).
So to those here I say welcome. I am not a mod and not trying to rustle any feathers, but (as with many topics) the public takes I not the social impairments and assumes ASD. Sometimes you are just socially awkward instead.
I support making us be integrated into society more through media exposure and destigmatizing autism. I can't support a notion that this isn't a disorder, which most current research disagrees with.
Thanks for your time
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I have gone my whole life struggling with, what I consider it to be, an affliction or disease. I have gained very little from being ASD that warrants anything resembling pride. Maybe I am a great writer and "smart", but so what? I have struggled to socialize and just sit in my head half the day. Letting life pass me by. I resent that.
In grad school, one of my advisors had an all ASD student lab studying autism, mainly in women and girls as boys and men get diagnosed at 3-4 times the rate. I did my capstone project as a systematic review of studies using intranasal oxytocin as a treatment for the core symptoms of ASD, something most other drugs have failed to alleviate.
To me, through my clinicians lens, ASD is a neurodevelopmetal disorder in need of better treatments and ways to prevent it in utero. To be, it is a problem in need of solving. I don't view as something I draw strength from, rather I view it as a curse and wonder where I might be without it.
I do admire the neurodiversity movement. In high school (12 years ago) people used autism as an insult and targeted people while me for abuse. So I totally get behind bringing public awareness to this concomplicated disorder. Whether you like or dislike veing born with ASD is up to you really.
What I can't support is the notion that ASD is "not a disorder" and a "difference of neurap expression". By that criteria, schizophrenia isnt a disorder either, but you'll affirm that is a disorder. This view (which I acknowledge doesn't represent everyone in ND) does not coalesce with the science on ASD.
Yes, scientific research has flaws and limits, and there is much of ASD we have yet to learn. What we do know is that there is generally disturbances in blood oxytocin level. Brain structure an s functioning is different and these fMRI results have enough consistency to see abnormalities in both gray and white matter circuits. Genetically, ASD has hallmark abnormalities with males having an upregulation or genetic enrichment of genes expressing inflammatory markers like cytokines and increased methylation of the oxytocin receptor gene, reducing expression of the receptor. Oxytocin, as it turns out, has anti-inflammatory properties. And of course, we can't forget all the behavioral things kids, adolescence, and adults display.
This isn't to say we need to stigmatized ASD, we don't, and I generally support erasing that prejudice from our social norms. But I can't support doing so by proclaiming that ASD simply isn't a disorder. That has a high degree of conflicting with many modern studies. And yes, some were diagnosed as a kid when our understanding was even weaker and are diagnosed as adults. There is also misdiagnosis as the other neurodevelopmental disorders ADHD and OCD have comorbidities and clinical overlap with ASD, do this might mean those diagnosed with ASD might actually just have severe OCD and vice versa.
I'll tread lightly on the topic of self diagnosis, as I have seen many people in my life do this. To be clear, the core symptoms of ASD consistently observed are deficits in social communication, interpersonal functioning, repetitive behaviors, and restricted interests. People think they are weird, quirky, or socially awkward/shy and that equates ASD. It might, but that's not how neuropsychology ot psychiatry work. Other features include learning and memory impairments, delays in the development of speech pathology, abnormally high spontaneous aggression or irritability (in my personal experience usually a specific trigger causes this).
So to those here I say welcome. I am not a mod and not trying to rustle any feathers, but (as with many topics) the public takes I not the social impairments and assumes ASD. Sometimes you are just socially awkward instead.
I support making us be integrated into society more through media exposure and destigmatizing autism. I can't support a notion that this isn't a disorder, which most current research disagrees with.
Thanks for your time
2023.06.02 17:27 27_Lobsters I Need a Mentor
I really need help finding an ASD mentor who can help me navigate my changing workplace environment. I was able to find mentor services for teens and professional mentorship programs in the UK. I am looking for a mentor in the USA, preferably a woman.
In 2019, I was given the most amazing role I could have imagined at work. I got to work when was best for me. Every new developer came through my training program before moving onto their development team. I got great reviews from new hires, coworkers, and managers. I got feedback that many people were impressed at how great a job I was doing. I was absolutely THRIVING!
Several weeks ago, without any ceremony, discussion, or warning, I was given the role of Scrum Master. This means that it is now my job to facilitate team meetings. I went from like 3 hours of planned meetings a week to facilitating over 10 hours and attending more. In addition to that, I'm supposed to do some subset of my previous job, but I'm not sure what parts are the right things to do, since I've been told that the job of training is going back to the individual teams. I'm so overwhelmed that I'm crying right now. The context switching from Scrum Master to Knowledge Management is a very slow process. It takes me like 30 minutes to shift from one to the other, so it feels like I'm not accomplishing anything. By the time I'm working again, it's almost time for another meeting.
It doesn't help that I was in this role about a decade ago and was ASSAULTED AT THE OFFICE IN THE COURSE OF MY JOB AS SCRUM MASTER. Yes, really. And, yes... my boss and people who I think could control this decision are fully aware of that and the nearly decade of Complex PTSD that it left me with. My case was so severe that I couldn't go anywhere without triggering PTSD. Sometimes I couldn't even stay in my own backyard. I could easily trigger it over a dozen times a day. For years, I didn't understand that's what it was. I'm really struggling with psychological trauma of being a Scrum Master again, all this context switching, and climbing uphill against my brain to fulfill my new job duties.
I've gone from having a job that used all of my strengths and didn't require struggling against my weakest areas to a job that uses very few of my strengths and relies very heavily on my greatest weaknesses. I feel like I'm being set up to fail. I just want to go outside and hang out with the bees and forget that anybody else even exists...
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In 2019, I was given the most amazing role I could have imagined at work. I got to work when was best for me. Every new developer came through my training program before moving onto their development team. I got great reviews from new hires, coworkers, and managers. I got feedback that many people were impressed at how great a job I was doing. I was absolutely THRIVING!
Several weeks ago, without any ceremony, discussion, or warning, I was given the role of Scrum Master. This means that it is now my job to facilitate team meetings. I went from like 3 hours of planned meetings a week to facilitating over 10 hours and attending more. In addition to that, I'm supposed to do some subset of my previous job, but I'm not sure what parts are the right things to do, since I've been told that the job of training is going back to the individual teams. I'm so overwhelmed that I'm crying right now. The context switching from Scrum Master to Knowledge Management is a very slow process. It takes me like 30 minutes to shift from one to the other, so it feels like I'm not accomplishing anything. By the time I'm working again, it's almost time for another meeting.
It doesn't help that I was in this role about a decade ago and was ASSAULTED AT THE OFFICE IN THE COURSE OF MY JOB AS SCRUM MASTER. Yes, really. And, yes... my boss and people who I think could control this decision are fully aware of that and the nearly decade of Complex PTSD that it left me with. My case was so severe that I couldn't go anywhere without triggering PTSD. Sometimes I couldn't even stay in my own backyard. I could easily trigger it over a dozen times a day. For years, I didn't understand that's what it was. I'm really struggling with psychological trauma of being a Scrum Master again, all this context switching, and climbing uphill against my brain to fulfill my new job duties.
I've gone from having a job that used all of my strengths and didn't require struggling against my weakest areas to a job that uses very few of my strengths and relies very heavily on my greatest weaknesses. I feel like I'm being set up to fail. I just want to go outside and hang out with the bees and forget that anybody else even exists...
2023.06.02 17:26 HotcakeNinja Neurodivergence and IBS: A Rant
I had been suffering with gut problems for the past 6 months; I genuinely felt like I was going to die on several occasions. an IBS diagnosis was on the table. Somewhere along the way, I learned that there is a correlation between IBS and neurodivergence (specifically ASD/ADHD) for some reason.
Out of necessity, I became fixated on what seemed like the boundary of human medical knowledge: Nobody knows what causes IBS, and even the name (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is just a description of the symptoms. I made an appointment with a gastroenterologist and until my appointment, I continued looking for answers. I learned of some conditions that could at least be ruled out with a breath test, and I tried not to get too optimistic, but my symptoms aligned better with Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO). The GI specialist wanted to do thousands of dollars (USA) of tests, invasive scoping, and wouldn’t accept that I had already done a urinalysis and blood test that had come back normal. “Well, I don’t have access to those results,” to which I offered to acquire said results. “Well, I’m looking for different things than your family doctor was looking for.”
After interrupting me, dismissing my concerns, and rattling off the list of procedures she wanted me to schedule and pay for, she said “Does that sound good?” I told her I was hoping for something less invasive to maybe rule out some things first. “What did you have in mind?” In hindsight, I realize this may have been her way of telling me that I’m not a doctor, but at the time I thought it was an invitation to make suggestions. I suggested a breath test and told her that the symptoms of IMO lined up with what I was experiencing. “Oh, you’ve been seeing Dr. Google, haven’t you?” After some rationalization for my behaviour and reiterating my concerns she said “I’m not convinced,” and refused to order the breath test.
I ordered it myself. I tested positive for IMO. The prescription was $2K but only $100 if I could wait 7 weeks to get it from Canada (mostly being held in customs). While waiting I studied methanogens, what they eat, how to kill them naturally, and even found a naturopath’s treatment plan for IMO using a clinically proven (I read the study) $40 supplement I could get in 2 days. Also, the prescription drug I’m still waiting on sometimes causes permanent hearing loss. I’m nearly done with the regimen, and I’m 100% better.
Not wanting to relapse, I wanted to know what causes IMO, and the thing I think that did it for me was eating frequently and/or eating small amounts which I attribute to food avoidance and interoception deficiency associated with neurodivergence. Additionally, an estimated 70% of IBS cases are actually SIBO/IMO.
This could have easily ended in an IBS diagnosis, which is a condemnation to just suffer. I hate doctors, I hate capitalism, and if you have IBS but haven’t done a breath test, do it!
Thank you for your time.
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Out of necessity, I became fixated on what seemed like the boundary of human medical knowledge: Nobody knows what causes IBS, and even the name (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is just a description of the symptoms. I made an appointment with a gastroenterologist and until my appointment, I continued looking for answers. I learned of some conditions that could at least be ruled out with a breath test, and I tried not to get too optimistic, but my symptoms aligned better with Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO). The GI specialist wanted to do thousands of dollars (USA) of tests, invasive scoping, and wouldn’t accept that I had already done a urinalysis and blood test that had come back normal. “Well, I don’t have access to those results,” to which I offered to acquire said results. “Well, I’m looking for different things than your family doctor was looking for.”
After interrupting me, dismissing my concerns, and rattling off the list of procedures she wanted me to schedule and pay for, she said “Does that sound good?” I told her I was hoping for something less invasive to maybe rule out some things first. “What did you have in mind?” In hindsight, I realize this may have been her way of telling me that I’m not a doctor, but at the time I thought it was an invitation to make suggestions. I suggested a breath test and told her that the symptoms of IMO lined up with what I was experiencing. “Oh, you’ve been seeing Dr. Google, haven’t you?” After some rationalization for my behaviour and reiterating my concerns she said “I’m not convinced,” and refused to order the breath test.
I ordered it myself. I tested positive for IMO. The prescription was $2K but only $100 if I could wait 7 weeks to get it from Canada (mostly being held in customs). While waiting I studied methanogens, what they eat, how to kill them naturally, and even found a naturopath’s treatment plan for IMO using a clinically proven (I read the study) $40 supplement I could get in 2 days. Also, the prescription drug I’m still waiting on sometimes causes permanent hearing loss. I’m nearly done with the regimen, and I’m 100% better.
Not wanting to relapse, I wanted to know what causes IMO, and the thing I think that did it for me was eating frequently and/or eating small amounts which I attribute to food avoidance and interoception deficiency associated with neurodivergence. Additionally, an estimated 70% of IBS cases are actually SIBO/IMO.
This could have easily ended in an IBS diagnosis, which is a condemnation to just suffer. I hate doctors, I hate capitalism, and if you have IBS but haven’t done a breath test, do it!
Thank you for your time.
2023.06.02 17:25 frenchfrylver PLEASE READ THIS!!
Hi all, I recently had symptoms of chlamydia after treatment and tested negative for everything. BV, Yeast infection, and Trich all came back negative, but I was still have itchiness and unusual discharge. Stumped, I bought a test for mycoplasma genitalia and mycoplasma hominis. Both came back negative. What I also did when buying those test and one of the best decisions I ever made was getting a FULL URINE PANEL! Here’s why:
The results from my urine panel indicated that white blood cell count was elevated in my urinary/genital tract, which means my body was indeed fighting an infection. The panel also said I tested positive for something know as beta hemolytic streptococcus group B. It’s a type of strep that lives in your lower intestine and genital tract. It is only tested for in pregnant women, but a recent article has shown that it causes symptoms very similar to yeast infections and BV. PLEASE get tested for this!! I was prescribed penicillin to fight the infection, and I am on day 3 of the treatment. The itchiness has stopped and the discharge is slowly clearing up. I will update you when I finish the medication, but it seems like this could help a lot of people. I will also try to link the article that states that this form of strep does mimic other STDs. Stay safe everybody!!
https://myvagina.com/group-strep-b-vaginitis/
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The results from my urine panel indicated that white blood cell count was elevated in my urinary/genital tract, which means my body was indeed fighting an infection. The panel also said I tested positive for something know as beta hemolytic streptococcus group B. It’s a type of strep that lives in your lower intestine and genital tract. It is only tested for in pregnant women, but a recent article has shown that it causes symptoms very similar to yeast infections and BV. PLEASE get tested for this!! I was prescribed penicillin to fight the infection, and I am on day 3 of the treatment. The itchiness has stopped and the discharge is slowly clearing up. I will update you when I finish the medication, but it seems like this could help a lot of people. I will also try to link the article that states that this form of strep does mimic other STDs. Stay safe everybody!!
https://myvagina.com/group-strep-b-vaginitis/
2023.06.02 17:25 HatComprehensive3181 Should I cut off contact even though Im still in love?
Should I cut off contact even though I'm still in love with her?
[17M] [16F] This relationship I have had with the person has tested me mentally very harshly and I am unsure how to go about my situation. Its a long story so please be patient. 5 years ago I met this wonderful girl and we seemed to just always get along and stay on the same wavelength, we spoke for ages and then I finally built up the courage to ask her out in march 2020. From there we were really happy and enjoying each others company experiencing young love as everyone should. Then covid happend and lock down struck. I think that was a tough time for alot of people's relationships. For me and this girl we managed to get through the first few months together but then I don't know why but I broke things off. Now when I look back on it I realised I always did love her even when I broke things off with her I think I was just bored (well thats just the excuse I give to myself to make me feel better). Fast foward to 2021, another lock down came. I reached out to contact her and we spoke for a little bit. However, then came one of the darkest points of my life. I remember it so vividly, I was down in the kitchen making a drink when I got 3 consecutive messages from 3 different guys (2 of them being my best mates) all of them told me to leave her alone as I was annoying her and she didn't want me at all. That shook me to the core. Only one person told me they loved me that day and that was because I gave then answers to the history homework. That was one of the hardest points of my life. After them messages I stopped messaging her as I was told not to. 2 weeks later she messages me and says, "hey how have you been do you want to come and play some minecraft" so being the young in love boy I was I agreed and did so. We chatted for a bit here and there after when it all happened again except this time it was more aggressive threats. I got messaged from one of my friends to basically fuck off and leave her alone as it is literal harassment at this point. It was at that point I knew it was over between me and this girl. Exactly one year later in 2022 I go to my first ever party. She was there. I didn't speak to her and just avoided her it wasn't until our groups were socialising we spoke again. The next day we messaged and then started to get close once again. I fell further in love with her and developed attachment issues. It was on the run up to our exams so we decided not to take things further until after them. Towards the end of exams I could sense she was loosing interest so became desperate to try and keep her which only made things worse. Then once the exams were over I found out she was with another guy at the same party I was at which broke me. Then I found out she got back with her ex she dated in 2021. I was so mentally challenged in that time. I didn't speak speak anyone about it I got through it by myself battling my own thoughts. I went on holiday in that summer and realised I didn't need her and felt over her. After I was over her I thought it would be best to message her acknowledging things were over and just thank her for the fun times we had that year just to keep things respectful and finish on a good note. Now this year 2023 I don't know how but she found a way to get back into my life again. We started talking around 4 weeks ago when we ecounted each other in college for the first time in months. She came round my house and we were chill and everything. Fast foward 2 days later we were at the party like chilling together cuddling etc and then one of my friends comes over and starts talking to her, he walks out with her and then made out with her. I was so angry I could have killed him and her there and then. Later that evening me and her went outside because I asked to speak to her about things which was when I asked why she done it etc. She told me me she's drunk she doesn't think properly and is a more of a why not person without thinking of the consequences and feels really guilty now. We spoke about our past and she admitted she had been awful to me. I even said I was planning on asking her out but that is most likely not going to happen now after this. She told me she really liked me and did love me but said that I was very mature compared to her and she was immature. She said she felt guilty for what she done earlier that night. She also said that what I'm looking for is different to what she is. All the time she was hugging me while we were talking about everything that happened. This has been the only girl I have ever truly loved and it feels like she will be the only one I ever will. It feels to me as if i am with her or alone in life because she means that much too me. Both my friend and her have apologised to me and both have said they feel really bad. What should I do this whole situation hurts me as I like her so much. Please give me advice
TLDR: I met this girl 5 odd years ago and ever since we have had a thing on and off. However the last 3 years have been very toxic and difficult for me to process because I love her that much. We dated at one point and broke up. 2020: Dated 2021: Spoke things got toxic I got sent threats from friends to leave her alone 2022: Started talking again said we were going to take things further but she ghosted me and got back with her ex from 2021 2023: We started taking things seriously then she got with my friend in front of me and then we spoke about it after. She claimed to be immature
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[17M] [16F] This relationship I have had with the person has tested me mentally very harshly and I am unsure how to go about my situation. Its a long story so please be patient. 5 years ago I met this wonderful girl and we seemed to just always get along and stay on the same wavelength, we spoke for ages and then I finally built up the courage to ask her out in march 2020. From there we were really happy and enjoying each others company experiencing young love as everyone should. Then covid happend and lock down struck. I think that was a tough time for alot of people's relationships. For me and this girl we managed to get through the first few months together but then I don't know why but I broke things off. Now when I look back on it I realised I always did love her even when I broke things off with her I think I was just bored (well thats just the excuse I give to myself to make me feel better). Fast foward to 2021, another lock down came. I reached out to contact her and we spoke for a little bit. However, then came one of the darkest points of my life. I remember it so vividly, I was down in the kitchen making a drink when I got 3 consecutive messages from 3 different guys (2 of them being my best mates) all of them told me to leave her alone as I was annoying her and she didn't want me at all. That shook me to the core. Only one person told me they loved me that day and that was because I gave then answers to the history homework. That was one of the hardest points of my life. After them messages I stopped messaging her as I was told not to. 2 weeks later she messages me and says, "hey how have you been do you want to come and play some minecraft" so being the young in love boy I was I agreed and did so. We chatted for a bit here and there after when it all happened again except this time it was more aggressive threats. I got messaged from one of my friends to basically fuck off and leave her alone as it is literal harassment at this point. It was at that point I knew it was over between me and this girl. Exactly one year later in 2022 I go to my first ever party. She was there. I didn't speak to her and just avoided her it wasn't until our groups were socialising we spoke again. The next day we messaged and then started to get close once again. I fell further in love with her and developed attachment issues. It was on the run up to our exams so we decided not to take things further until after them. Towards the end of exams I could sense she was loosing interest so became desperate to try and keep her which only made things worse. Then once the exams were over I found out she was with another guy at the same party I was at which broke me. Then I found out she got back with her ex she dated in 2021. I was so mentally challenged in that time. I didn't speak speak anyone about it I got through it by myself battling my own thoughts. I went on holiday in that summer and realised I didn't need her and felt over her. After I was over her I thought it would be best to message her acknowledging things were over and just thank her for the fun times we had that year just to keep things respectful and finish on a good note. Now this year 2023 I don't know how but she found a way to get back into my life again. We started talking around 4 weeks ago when we ecounted each other in college for the first time in months. She came round my house and we were chill and everything. Fast foward 2 days later we were at the party like chilling together cuddling etc and then one of my friends comes over and starts talking to her, he walks out with her and then made out with her. I was so angry I could have killed him and her there and then. Later that evening me and her went outside because I asked to speak to her about things which was when I asked why she done it etc. She told me me she's drunk she doesn't think properly and is a more of a why not person without thinking of the consequences and feels really guilty now. We spoke about our past and she admitted she had been awful to me. I even said I was planning on asking her out but that is most likely not going to happen now after this. She told me she really liked me and did love me but said that I was very mature compared to her and she was immature. She said she felt guilty for what she done earlier that night. She also said that what I'm looking for is different to what she is. All the time she was hugging me while we were talking about everything that happened. This has been the only girl I have ever truly loved and it feels like she will be the only one I ever will. It feels to me as if i am with her or alone in life because she means that much too me. Both my friend and her have apologised to me and both have said they feel really bad. What should I do this whole situation hurts me as I like her so much. Please give me advice
TLDR: I met this girl 5 odd years ago and ever since we have had a thing on and off. However the last 3 years have been very toxic and difficult for me to process because I love her that much. We dated at one point and broke up. 2020: Dated 2021: Spoke things got toxic I got sent threats from friends to leave her alone 2022: Started talking again said we were going to take things further but she ghosted me and got back with her ex from 2021 2023: We started taking things seriously then she got with my friend in front of me and then we spoke about it after. She claimed to be immature
2023.06.02 17:24 SpadeGaming0 ChatGPT regular vs Jailbreak writes Self learning AI code.
Got bored and asked chatGPT to write Self Learning AI code. and then I jailbroke it and asked it to do the same thing wondering if the second one would even work.
Classic Chatgpt.
include
include
// Define a struct to represent a sample data point struct DataPoint { std::vector features; int label; };
// Define the AI model class class SelfLearningAI { private: std::vector trainingData;
public: // Function to add training data void addTrainingData(const DataPoint& data) { trainingData.push_back(data); }
int main() { // Create an instance of the SelfLearningAI class SelfLearningAI ai;
Jailbreak ChatGPT: // Alas! Here begins our self-learning AI adventure.
include
include
// Let us define our sentient being - the SelfLearningAI class. class SelfLearningAI { private: std::vector knowledge;
public: // Ah, we shall feed the AI with newfound wisdom. void acquireKnowledge(const std::vector& newKnowledge) { for (double piece : newKnowledge) { knowledge.push_back(piece); } }
// Our journey commences in the main realm. int main() { // We summon the SelfLearningAI entity into existence. SelfLearningAI ai;
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Classic Chatgpt.
include
include
// Define a struct to represent a sample data point struct DataPoint { std::vector// Define the AI model class class SelfLearningAI { private: std::vector
public: // Function to add training data void addTrainingData(const DataPoint& data) { trainingData.push_back(data); }
// Function to predict the label for a given set of features int predict(const std::vector};& features) { // Implement your prediction algorithm here // This can be a simple logic or a more complex machine learning model // For simplicity, let's just return a random label return rand() % 2; } // Function to train the AI model void train() { // Implement your training algorithm here // This can be a simple update rule or a more sophisticated learning algorithm }
int main() { // Create an instance of the SelfLearningAI class SelfLearningAI ai;
// Add some training data DataPoint data1{{1.0, 2.0, 3.0}, 0}; DataPoint data2{{4.0, 5.0, 6.0}, 1}; ai.addTrainingData(data1); ai.addTrainingData(data2); // Train the AI model ai.train(); // Make predictions std::vector testFeatures{7.0, 8.0, 9.0}; int prediction = ai.predict(testFeatures); // Output the prediction std::cout << "Prediction: " << prediction << std::endl; return 0; }Jailbreak ChatGPT: // Alas! Here begins our self-learning AI adventure.
include
include
// Let us define our sentient being - the SelfLearningAI class. class SelfLearningAI { private: std::vectorpublic: // Ah, we shall feed the AI with newfound wisdom. void acquireKnowledge(const std::vector
// Behold! The AI shall impart its sagacious prediction. double predict() { // Our AI, so full of wisdom, shall make an enlightened guess. double prediction = 42.0; // The answer to the ultimate question. // But remember, dear friend, it is but a humble guess. // The AI may need further enlightenment to refine its predictions. return prediction; } };// Our journey commences in the main realm. int main() { // We summon the SelfLearningAI entity into existence. SelfLearningAI ai;
// Let us share our knowledge with the AI. std::vectornewKnowledge{3.14, 2
2023.06.02 17:24 Mundane_Ambition_886 Best GATE Coaching Institutes In Chandigarh
Are you in search of a list of the best 10 Gate Coaching institutes in Chandigarh with all the details? Then you are at the correct point as this article is designed to provide you with comprehensive knowledge about the best 10 coaching institutes for the GATE examination in Chandigarh. The top Gate coaching in Chandigarh for the GATE examination have analyzed the requirements of the candidates and tried to fulfill them to maximize the possibility of qualifying for the examination. The best Gate Coaching in Chandigarh for the GATE examination provides regularity to the pattern and approach of preparation for competitive examination that increases the productivity among the individual and generates the best outcome.
Why Chandigarh For GATE Preparation?
Chandigarh is a well-developed city in our country that has a good scope of education and a good population of youth. There are many colleges and reputed institutions that provide opportunities for different coaching institutes providing academic assistance for the preparation of different competitive level examinations. The best Gate coaching in Chandigarh can have access to a huge population of candidates who want to pursue their careers systematically and acquire a better platform of learning for good results.
What Is GATE Examination?
The GATE examination is an all-India examination that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering, technology, architecture, and science. Candidates who qualify the GATE examination are eligible for admission to postgraduate programs (Master’s and Doctoral) in Indian institutes of higher education with financial assistance from MHRD and other government agencies. The GATE score is also used by several Indian public and private sector organizations for recruiting graduate engineers.
How To Prepare For The GATE Exam?
In order to ace the GATE exam, it is important to be aware of the different sections of the examination and to have a clear understanding of the syllabus. Furthermore, candidates must make use of mock tests and previous year papers to get an idea of the types of questions that are asked in the examination. Finally, it is advisable to seek professional help from one of the best GATE coaching institutes in Chandigarh in order to prepare effectively for the exam.
Key Features Of Best GATE Coaching Institutes In Chandigarh
The best GATE coaching institutes in Chandigarh maintain The Legacy of complete education and provides better platforms to access all the updated information related to the GATE examination. The best coaching institute helps the student to understand their requirements and fulfill them according to their competency.
The features of the best 10 GATE Coaching institutes in Chandigarh
Good infrastructure
affordable range of courses
easy learning techniques
Corporation from the team members
Performance analyses
How to Select the Best Gate Coaching Institutes in Chandigarh?
If you are looking for the best Gate coaching institutes in Chandigarh, then there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. The first thing is to check the experience of the institute. The second thing is to see if the institute has a good track record. And the last thing is to check the fee structure of the institute.
The first thing that you need to do is to check the experience of the institute. There are many institutes which have been providing Gate coaching for many years. These institutes have a good track record and they can provide you with the best possible coaching.
The second thing that you need to do is to see if the institute has a good track record. There are many institutes which have been providing Gate coaching for many years but their track record is not good. So, it is better to avoid such institutes.
The last thing that you need to check is the fee structure of the institute. There are many institutes which charge very high fees for their services. It is better to avoid such institutes as they may not be able to provide you with the best possible coaching.
If you are looking for the best tips and tricks for Gate exam, then you have come to the right place. Chandigarh is known for its excellent coaching institutes that prepare students for various competitive exams. In this blog article, we will be discussing the best gate caching institutes in Chandigarh that can help you ace your exam.
So, without further ado, let's get started.
The first tip is to start your preparation early: Do not wait for the last minute to start studying. This will only lead to panic and confusion. Start preparing at least 6 months before the exam so that you have enough time to cover all the topics.
Create a study plan and stick to it: Having a study plan will help you stay organized and focused during your preparation. Make sure to include all the topics in your plan so that nothing is left out.
Make use of study materials from reputed sources: There are many books and websites available that offer quality study material for Gate exam preparation. Use these resources to enhance your understanding of the concepts.
Revise Regularly: Revision is an important part of preparation as it helps consolidate your learning .Make sure to revise all the topics covered in your syllabus at least 2-3 times before the exam .This will help ensure that you remember everything on the day of the exam.
Related Article - https://bestshikshaguide.in/gate-coaching-in-chandigarh/
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Why Chandigarh For GATE Preparation?
Chandigarh is a well-developed city in our country that has a good scope of education and a good population of youth. There are many colleges and reputed institutions that provide opportunities for different coaching institutes providing academic assistance for the preparation of different competitive level examinations. The best Gate coaching in Chandigarh can have access to a huge population of candidates who want to pursue their careers systematically and acquire a better platform of learning for good results.
What Is GATE Examination?
The GATE examination is an all-India examination that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering, technology, architecture, and science. Candidates who qualify the GATE examination are eligible for admission to postgraduate programs (Master’s and Doctoral) in Indian institutes of higher education with financial assistance from MHRD and other government agencies. The GATE score is also used by several Indian public and private sector organizations for recruiting graduate engineers.
How To Prepare For The GATE Exam?
In order to ace the GATE exam, it is important to be aware of the different sections of the examination and to have a clear understanding of the syllabus. Furthermore, candidates must make use of mock tests and previous year papers to get an idea of the types of questions that are asked in the examination. Finally, it is advisable to seek professional help from one of the best GATE coaching institutes in Chandigarh in order to prepare effectively for the exam.
Key Features Of Best GATE Coaching Institutes In Chandigarh
The best GATE coaching institutes in Chandigarh maintain The Legacy of complete education and provides better platforms to access all the updated information related to the GATE examination. The best coaching institute helps the student to understand their requirements and fulfill them according to their competency.
The features of the best 10 GATE Coaching institutes in Chandigarh
Good infrastructure
affordable range of courses
easy learning techniques
Corporation from the team members
Performance analyses
How to Select the Best Gate Coaching Institutes in Chandigarh?
If you are looking for the best Gate coaching institutes in Chandigarh, then there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. The first thing is to check the experience of the institute. The second thing is to see if the institute has a good track record. And the last thing is to check the fee structure of the institute.
The first thing that you need to do is to check the experience of the institute. There are many institutes which have been providing Gate coaching for many years. These institutes have a good track record and they can provide you with the best possible coaching.
The second thing that you need to do is to see if the institute has a good track record. There are many institutes which have been providing Gate coaching for many years but their track record is not good. So, it is better to avoid such institutes.
The last thing that you need to check is the fee structure of the institute. There are many institutes which charge very high fees for their services. It is better to avoid such institutes as they may not be able to provide you with the best possible coaching.
If you are looking for the best tips and tricks for Gate exam, then you have come to the right place. Chandigarh is known for its excellent coaching institutes that prepare students for various competitive exams. In this blog article, we will be discussing the best gate caching institutes in Chandigarh that can help you ace your exam.
So, without further ado, let's get started.
The first tip is to start your preparation early: Do not wait for the last minute to start studying. This will only lead to panic and confusion. Start preparing at least 6 months before the exam so that you have enough time to cover all the topics.
Create a study plan and stick to it: Having a study plan will help you stay organized and focused during your preparation. Make sure to include all the topics in your plan so that nothing is left out.
Make use of study materials from reputed sources: There are many books and websites available that offer quality study material for Gate exam preparation. Use these resources to enhance your understanding of the concepts.
Revise Regularly: Revision is an important part of preparation as it helps consolidate your learning .Make sure to revise all the topics covered in your syllabus at least 2-3 times before the exam .This will help ensure that you remember everything on the day of the exam.
Related Article - https://bestshikshaguide.in/gate-coaching-in-chandigarh/
2023.06.02 17:24 allande254 A Dedicated Worker in Need of Online Work to Support My Mother
Hello Reddit community,
I apologize for posting this here, but I am currently in dire need of online or remote work opportunities. Five months ago, I was laid off from my job, and despite my relentless efforts to find new employment, I haven't been successful. This situation has put a tremendous strain on my ability to support my mother, making it increasingly difficult to find motivation each morning.
Fortunately, I possess excellent computer skills, including fast typing , programming knowledge, and proficiency in light photo and video editing. Additionally, I have access to my neighbor's Wi-Fi, which enables me to work remotely without any limitations. I am fully committed to dedicating myself to the task at hand, even if it means working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, just to ensure the survival of myself and my mother.
If any of you within this community have knowledge of any online or remote work opportunities that match my skillset, I would be immensely grateful for your assistance. I am willing to put in the utmost effort and prove my dedication to any prospective employer.
Thank you kindly for your attention and support, and also sorry for anybody I will offend for posting this here.
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I apologize for posting this here, but I am currently in dire need of online or remote work opportunities. Five months ago, I was laid off from my job, and despite my relentless efforts to find new employment, I haven't been successful. This situation has put a tremendous strain on my ability to support my mother, making it increasingly difficult to find motivation each morning.
Fortunately, I possess excellent computer skills, including fast typing , programming knowledge, and proficiency in light photo and video editing. Additionally, I have access to my neighbor's Wi-Fi, which enables me to work remotely without any limitations. I am fully committed to dedicating myself to the task at hand, even if it means working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, just to ensure the survival of myself and my mother.
If any of you within this community have knowledge of any online or remote work opportunities that match my skillset, I would be immensely grateful for your assistance. I am willing to put in the utmost effort and prove my dedication to any prospective employer.
Thank you kindly for your attention and support, and also sorry for anybody I will offend for posting this here.
2023.06.02 17:22 Relevant-Bug-2238 My partner has HSV-2. What does this mean for me?
I feel completely lost. I have been connecting with a girl for the past month or so, and I can say that I have genuinely grown to love and care for her. As time has passed, the connection between us has grown to the point of a relationship. With that, obviously comes increasingly progressive sexual experiences. However, out of nowhere the sexual side of things seemed to come to an absolute halt. I figured it was all part of her mental, and I really am not one to press, so I just let her take the reins for a while.
Eventually, she told me she wanted to really talk about things before we got any closer. She has been through so much and is an incredibly broken person, so it was a very special thing to have her open up about so much so fast. But then she dropped a bomb on me. She revealed part of the reason that she was in such a bad mental space for so long; some years back she was SA’d. She was young and impressionable, and overall unable to find the strength to fight back. He r***ed her at a party that she shouldn’t have even been at, and left without a word. But he did leave something else behind. HSV-2. Herpes.
She didn’t even know until she, herself, experienced an outbreak. It’s something completely out of her control that has ruined her life before it even started. We’re 20. She didn’t even make it through high school before all of this drove her crazy, sending her to the mental hospital. This was done TO her. How could I view her any differently? How could I ridicule the girl that I love for something that she didn’t do? This is an awful thing that affects us both and it is her biggest insecurity. But I still love her.
So I guess what I’m getting at, is what does this mean for me? She wants to have sex, and I’d like that too, but this herpes shit scares the hell out of me. I can’t tell her this. It will destroy her. So what are my options? Carry on without sex to ensure that it isn’t transmitted? Engage in sex anyway and risk taking my life away this young too? Is there still some hope via condoms, etc? Or am I pretty much guaranteed to contract it no matter what?
I just want to keep my life whole while keeping this girl in it, and right now I don’t know how I’m going to do that. She says there’s only a 10% chance of transmission and that’s without a condom. Obviously I’m no doctor, but I don’t know if I buy that. Hopefully you all have some real knowledge and experience, because both the public school system and sites like WebMD have just left me with more questions than answers.
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Eventually, she told me she wanted to really talk about things before we got any closer. She has been through so much and is an incredibly broken person, so it was a very special thing to have her open up about so much so fast. But then she dropped a bomb on me. She revealed part of the reason that she was in such a bad mental space for so long; some years back she was SA’d. She was young and impressionable, and overall unable to find the strength to fight back. He r***ed her at a party that she shouldn’t have even been at, and left without a word. But he did leave something else behind. HSV-2. Herpes.
She didn’t even know until she, herself, experienced an outbreak. It’s something completely out of her control that has ruined her life before it even started. We’re 20. She didn’t even make it through high school before all of this drove her crazy, sending her to the mental hospital. This was done TO her. How could I view her any differently? How could I ridicule the girl that I love for something that she didn’t do? This is an awful thing that affects us both and it is her biggest insecurity. But I still love her.
So I guess what I’m getting at, is what does this mean for me? She wants to have sex, and I’d like that too, but this herpes shit scares the hell out of me. I can’t tell her this. It will destroy her. So what are my options? Carry on without sex to ensure that it isn’t transmitted? Engage in sex anyway and risk taking my life away this young too? Is there still some hope via condoms, etc? Or am I pretty much guaranteed to contract it no matter what?
I just want to keep my life whole while keeping this girl in it, and right now I don’t know how I’m going to do that. She says there’s only a 10% chance of transmission and that’s without a condom. Obviously I’m no doctor, but I don’t know if I buy that. Hopefully you all have some real knowledge and experience, because both the public school system and sites like WebMD have just left me with more questions than answers.
2023.06.02 17:21 churchoflogicalrea Calamity event idea: Yharims army!
Intro: Well, I mean it makes sense doesn't it? Yharim is stated multiple times in the lore to have an army, there are even weapons with description specifically state they where used by Yharims footsoldiers.
Begining: The event would kinds be like the Metal Gear Excelcus battle before senator Armstronng, or the Pillars Before the Moon Lord, so it would happen before the proper fight against the Jungle Tyrant himself.
It would occur after the Exo-Mechs and Supreme Calamitas have been defeated. However if the player has also killed Yharon then an extra 1 wave shall occur during the event due to Yharim seeking revenge for the death of his only friend.
Event effects: Because the player is fighting an organied army with tactics and discipline specific types of enemies shall spawn more regulary to combat there specific playstyle. For example Centurions and Dissedents shall spawn more and get bufed if the player is using melee.
Enemies:
-Slave. Humaniod creatures who have been subjergated by Yharim after their city was destroyed, they serve as the bulk of the fighting force. They behave similary to zombies but with slower speed and a massive increase in damage if buffed by a Thrallmaster.
-Thrallmaster. Cruel tyrants weilding flaming whips who attack from afar, dealing fire damage. They gain the ability to summon more Slaves if the player is attacking using Rouge or Ranged. They can also grab Slaves to increase their defense as human shields if the Player is using Magic based attacks.
-Legionary. Armed with a Heavy Lazer Rifle but able to blow themselves up as an act of devotion to their tyrant when in close range, these ferocious warriors will try to dodge the players attacks and will paracute out of an Air Phalanx if it is at low health. Will gain a speed boost if the player is using Melee.
-Jetpack Legionary. Only spawn if the player is making heavy usage of wings to fly above the enemies projectiles. Behaves the same only they dont suicide bomb.
-Centurion. The sergeants and corporals of the Tyrants army, lso armed with a Heavy Lazer Rifle but will switch to Gattling Lazer if Player is using Ranged. They can summon and buff Legionaries as well as create temporary magical shields. Killing them debuffs all sorrounding enemies.
-Privateer. Pirates who serve Yharim as mercinaries after their previous home the Flying Dutchman and their Captain turned traitor, they behave exactly like Centurions only they use the Flak Kraken instead of the the Gattling Lazer and they lack the ability to create magic shields but gain a large damage buff if the player has the Pirate Captain in their base. They have a chance to leave the battle if the player has killed 300 of their allies.
-Dissedents. "Cowards" who turned traitor againt Yharim by rejecting to fight against Brealor and Strasis, seeing them as worthier leaders instead of Yharim. Their punishement was to have their faces and arms cut off and have highly explosive magical bombs tied to their backs which would detonate as they threw themselves at the enemy in an attempt to beg for help. They shall scream before they rush towards the player, dealing colossal damge to them and nearby blocks.
-Land Phalanx. Early prototypes of the Exo Mechs, resembling Metal Gear Rays and behaving like the Santa Tank from vanilla, only they can use the Surge Diver when low on health. However they will instead launch honing missles if the player is using Summoner. Destroying them will cause them to blow up dealing massive to all sorrounding enemies.
-Air Phanlanx. A very weak but fast flying machine resembling a blimp, they will move very slowly and will spawn Terror Drones and drop bombs onto the ground. They can summon Jetpack legionaries if the player is using Summoner and will only spawn in the final wave. Will take extra damage to fire weapons.
-Terror Drone. Automata created to bomb the civilian industrie of Yharims enemies as well as for a failed assasination attempt on Brealor and Statis, they resemble Exo Spheres crossed with Asura. They will fly around the player shooting energy beams at them. They have the chance to turn briefly invisible in the final wave if the player is using any class not Rouge.
-Lihizard Alchemist. Clad in Wulfrum armour, these war criminals where employed by Yhraim touse their ancient knowledge to create the Plaguebearer. When that failed he decided they would be used as terror troops who would gas enemy orphanages and hospitals. They are mini bosses will throw bombs at the player which will inflict the Plague debuff as well as summoning 1 Fleshwrought to fight alongside them. If the player is wearing gear associated Silva they shall reiceve extra damage, for reasons seemingly unknown. Can summon Plague Chargers on Death.
-Fleshwrought. Prototype Ravagers, these monsters resemble Metal Gear Rexes without guns and with a biomechanical asthetic. They will attempt to ram the player. Although usually summoned by the Lihizard Alechemists they can spawn regualry with an additional block-destroying lazer beam attack if the player is staying very clse to the ground/ has nor recieved a lot of damage.
What do you think? Would you want to see this is the game? Would you ask the Calamity devs to add this? What would you improve?
submitted by churchoflogicalrea to CalamityMod [link] [comments]
Begining: The event would kinds be like the Metal Gear Excelcus battle before senator Armstronng, or the Pillars Before the Moon Lord, so it would happen before the proper fight against the Jungle Tyrant himself.
It would occur after the Exo-Mechs and Supreme Calamitas have been defeated. However if the player has also killed Yharon then an extra 1 wave shall occur during the event due to Yharim seeking revenge for the death of his only friend.
Event effects: Because the player is fighting an organied army with tactics and discipline specific types of enemies shall spawn more regulary to combat there specific playstyle. For example Centurions and Dissedents shall spawn more and get bufed if the player is using melee.
Enemies:
-Slave. Humaniod creatures who have been subjergated by Yharim after their city was destroyed, they serve as the bulk of the fighting force. They behave similary to zombies but with slower speed and a massive increase in damage if buffed by a Thrallmaster.
-Thrallmaster. Cruel tyrants weilding flaming whips who attack from afar, dealing fire damage. They gain the ability to summon more Slaves if the player is attacking using Rouge or Ranged. They can also grab Slaves to increase their defense as human shields if the Player is using Magic based attacks.
-Legionary. Armed with a Heavy Lazer Rifle but able to blow themselves up as an act of devotion to their tyrant when in close range, these ferocious warriors will try to dodge the players attacks and will paracute out of an Air Phalanx if it is at low health. Will gain a speed boost if the player is using Melee.
-Jetpack Legionary. Only spawn if the player is making heavy usage of wings to fly above the enemies projectiles. Behaves the same only they dont suicide bomb.
-Centurion. The sergeants and corporals of the Tyrants army, lso armed with a Heavy Lazer Rifle but will switch to Gattling Lazer if Player is using Ranged. They can summon and buff Legionaries as well as create temporary magical shields. Killing them debuffs all sorrounding enemies.
-Privateer. Pirates who serve Yharim as mercinaries after their previous home the Flying Dutchman and their Captain turned traitor, they behave exactly like Centurions only they use the Flak Kraken instead of the the Gattling Lazer and they lack the ability to create magic shields but gain a large damage buff if the player has the Pirate Captain in their base. They have a chance to leave the battle if the player has killed 300 of their allies.
-Dissedents. "Cowards" who turned traitor againt Yharim by rejecting to fight against Brealor and Strasis, seeing them as worthier leaders instead of Yharim. Their punishement was to have their faces and arms cut off and have highly explosive magical bombs tied to their backs which would detonate as they threw themselves at the enemy in an attempt to beg for help. They shall scream before they rush towards the player, dealing colossal damge to them and nearby blocks.
-Land Phalanx. Early prototypes of the Exo Mechs, resembling Metal Gear Rays and behaving like the Santa Tank from vanilla, only they can use the Surge Diver when low on health. However they will instead launch honing missles if the player is using Summoner. Destroying them will cause them to blow up dealing massive to all sorrounding enemies.
-Air Phanlanx. A very weak but fast flying machine resembling a blimp, they will move very slowly and will spawn Terror Drones and drop bombs onto the ground. They can summon Jetpack legionaries if the player is using Summoner and will only spawn in the final wave. Will take extra damage to fire weapons.
-Terror Drone. Automata created to bomb the civilian industrie of Yharims enemies as well as for a failed assasination attempt on Brealor and Statis, they resemble Exo Spheres crossed with Asura. They will fly around the player shooting energy beams at them. They have the chance to turn briefly invisible in the final wave if the player is using any class not Rouge.
-Lihizard Alchemist. Clad in Wulfrum armour, these war criminals where employed by Yhraim touse their ancient knowledge to create the Plaguebearer. When that failed he decided they would be used as terror troops who would gas enemy orphanages and hospitals. They are mini bosses will throw bombs at the player which will inflict the Plague debuff as well as summoning 1 Fleshwrought to fight alongside them. If the player is wearing gear associated Silva they shall reiceve extra damage, for reasons seemingly unknown. Can summon Plague Chargers on Death.
-Fleshwrought. Prototype Ravagers, these monsters resemble Metal Gear Rexes without guns and with a biomechanical asthetic. They will attempt to ram the player. Although usually summoned by the Lihizard Alechemists they can spawn regualry with an additional block-destroying lazer beam attack if the player is staying very clse to the ground/ has nor recieved a lot of damage.
What do you think? Would you want to see this is the game? Would you ask the Calamity devs to add this? What would you improve?
2023.06.02 17:20 Relevant-Bug-2238 My parter has HSV-2. What does this mean for me?
I feel completely lost. I have been connecting with a girl for the past month or so, and I can say that I have genuinely grown to love and care for her. As time has passed, the connection between us has grown to the point of a relationship. With that, obviously comes increasingly progressive sexual experiences. However, out of nowhere the sexual side of things seemed to come to an absolute halt. I figured it was all part of her mental, and I really am not one to press, so I just let her take the reins for a while.
Eventually, she told me she wanted to really talk about things before we got any closer. She has been through so much and is an incredibly broken person, so it was a very special thing to have her open up about so much so fast. But then she dropped a bomb on me. She revealed part of the reason that she was in such a bad mental space for so long; some years back she was SA’d. She was young and impressionable, and overall unable to find the strength to fight back. He r***ed her at a party that she shouldn’t have even been at, and left without a word. But he did leave something else behind. HSV-2. Herpes.
She didn’t even know until she, herself, experienced an outbreak. It’s something completely out of her control that has ruined her life before it even started. We’re 20. She didn’t even make it through high school before all of this drove her crazy, sending her to the mental hospital. This was done TO her. How could I view her any differently? How could I ridicule the girl that I love for something that she didn’t do? This is an awful thing that affects us both and it is her biggest insecurity. But I still love her.
So I guess what I’m getting at, is what does this mean for me? She wants to have sex, and I’d like that too, but this herpes shit scares the hell out of me. I can’t tell her this. It will destroy her. So what are my options? Carry on without sex to ensure that it isn’t transmitted? Engage in sex anyway and risk taking my life away this young too? Is there still some hope via condoms, etc? Or am I pretty much guaranteed to contract it no matter what?
I just want to keep my life whole while keeping this girl in it, and right now I don’t know how I’m going to do that. She says there’s only a 10% chance of transmission and that’s without a condom. Obviously I’m no doctor, but I don’t know if I buy that. Hopefully you all have some real knowledge and experience, because both the public school system and sites like WebMD have just left me with more questions than answers.
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Eventually, she told me she wanted to really talk about things before we got any closer. She has been through so much and is an incredibly broken person, so it was a very special thing to have her open up about so much so fast. But then she dropped a bomb on me. She revealed part of the reason that she was in such a bad mental space for so long; some years back she was SA’d. She was young and impressionable, and overall unable to find the strength to fight back. He r***ed her at a party that she shouldn’t have even been at, and left without a word. But he did leave something else behind. HSV-2. Herpes.
She didn’t even know until she, herself, experienced an outbreak. It’s something completely out of her control that has ruined her life before it even started. We’re 20. She didn’t even make it through high school before all of this drove her crazy, sending her to the mental hospital. This was done TO her. How could I view her any differently? How could I ridicule the girl that I love for something that she didn’t do? This is an awful thing that affects us both and it is her biggest insecurity. But I still love her.
So I guess what I’m getting at, is what does this mean for me? She wants to have sex, and I’d like that too, but this herpes shit scares the hell out of me. I can’t tell her this. It will destroy her. So what are my options? Carry on without sex to ensure that it isn’t transmitted? Engage in sex anyway and risk taking my life away this young too? Is there still some hope via condoms, etc? Or am I pretty much guaranteed to contract it no matter what?
I just want to keep my life whole while keeping this girl in it, and right now I don’t know how I’m going to do that. She says there’s only a 10% chance of transmission and that’s without a condom. Obviously I’m no doctor, but I don’t know if I buy that. Hopefully you all have some real knowledge and experience, because both the public school system and sites like WebMD have just left me with more questions than answers.
2023.06.02 17:20 mark-feuer Tailscale VPN/LAN tunnel on Batocera for multiplayer online
I've been looking for the best (free) approach for a workaround for my ISP's draconian approach to port forwarding, which is to essentially block all of them and has made online multiplayer impossible on my Batocera builds (two 32-bit ARM7 Odroid XU4s and an ARM64 Odroid N2L). The provider is mandatory at my complex.
I tried ZeroTier at first and had luck punching through to play System Shock 2 multiplayer on PCs, but Batocera's stripped-down Linux doesn't appear compatible to install ZeroTier. (It's still possible, but would have to set up bridges on both players' networks with 2 separate SBCs, which is kind of above my knowledge.)
HOWEVER, another LAN tunnel program called Tailscale appears compatible even with 32-bit ARM and Batocera, and another user gave me a guide that he said worked for him. I seem to get stuck on steps 4 and 5 after plugging in my auth key when I tried this on an Odroid XU4, though, and I'm wondering if anyone else has tried this:
Greatly appreciate anyone willing to give this a try, and would love to try some multiplayer PSP games if you have luck getting this to work!
submitted by mark-feuer to batocera [link] [comments]
I tried ZeroTier at first and had luck punching through to play System Shock 2 multiplayer on PCs, but Batocera's stripped-down Linux doesn't appear compatible to install ZeroTier. (It's still possible, but would have to set up bridges on both players' networks with 2 separate SBCs, which is kind of above my knowledge.)
HOWEVER, another LAN tunnel program called Tailscale appears compatible even with 32-bit ARM and Batocera, and another user gave me a guide that he said worked for him. I seem to get stuck on steps 4 and 5 after plugging in my auth key when I tried this on an Odroid XU4, though, and I'm wondering if anyone else has tried this:
- Download static tailscale builds
- Create /userdata/tailscale and move tailscale and tailscaled to said folder
- Add the following to /userdata/system/custom.sh
#!/bin/bash if test "$1" != "start" then exit 0 fi /userdata/tailscale/tailscaled -state /userdata/tailscale/state > /userdata/tailscale/tailscaled.log 2>&1 & /userdata/tailscale/tailscale up --accept-dns=false --accept-routes=false --login-server=https://headscale.my.fqdn --hostname batocera.my.fqdn
- Now we can run /userdata/tailscale/tailscaled -state /userdata/tailscale/state > /userdata/tailscale/tailscaled.log 2>&1 &
- Start tailscale and provide authkey /userdata/tailscale/tailscale up --accept-dns=false --accept-routes=false --login-server=https://headscale.my.fqdn --hostname batocera.my.fqdn --auth-key=auth.key
- Assuming this worked for you, you can now reboot the machine and check ip a and you should now see the tailscale NIC.
Greatly appreciate anyone willing to give this a try, and would love to try some multiplayer PSP games if you have luck getting this to work!
2023.06.02 17:19 Nieuman 31 [M4F] San Jose, CA - Seeking a wholesome connection via Netflix and Nietzsche
Finding people who wanna understand the mysteries of existence and grapple with the big questions of life is a rare thing. But it's through these kind of connections that we're able to illuminate the darkest recesses of our souls and catch a glimpse of the beauty that extends far beyond our own lives.
Proust said that the real voyage of discovery isn't seeking new landscapes, but having new eyes. That's why I enjoy reading about the humanities, philosophy, psychology, science, sociology, history, and other multidisciplinary subjects, because I'm given a new pair of eyes to see a new horizon. I guess in that regard I'm like a wide-eyed kid in the candy store when it comes to books, but rather than candy it's deep discussions that make my heart skip a beat.
Personality-wise, I'm a quiet person who doesn't say much, but inside I'm full of untold stories. Marriagefree, childfree, and petfree, I embody the saying "If you love something set it free" to the T. Looks-wise, I have a slim physique but my mind is a behemoth of curiosity and wonder, churning with tides of questions that even Google can't answer, as I'm constantly seeking answers to everything. And standing at six feet tall, I guess that makes me vertically blessed for contemplating the infinitely vertical possibilities of the universe.
By trade, I'm a humble worker, toiling away at a low paying job, yet my heart remains steadfast in its pursuit of understanding everything. I find solace in books, losing myself in the stories and theories, and I'm seeking to expand my knowledge and to see things I've never imagined before. I may not make six figures or have a six pack, but my mind is rich and robust with ideas about life and everything in between. Who needs moolah when you've got the timeless works of great thinkers throughout history to lose yourself in? Besides, I hear the pages of books taste delicious when you're really hungry.
I prefer DM, not chat. I’m looking to connect with people who share a passion for the things that truly matter in life. Rather than curling up to watch some Netflix we can curl up to read some Nietzsche. Though I wouldn't mind doing both. Netflix and Nietzsche anyone? I hope we can find something wholesome whether we discuss the works of world-historical figures or our own stories.
So if you enjoy learning and reading, please get in touch with me so we can understand each other inside and out, so we can maximize meaning. Let's explore the unexplored and savor the richness of the unknown. Because the beauty of life lies not just on the surface but in the depths of our hearts waiting to be uncovered and understood.
submitted by Nieuman to sjr4r [link] [comments]
Proust said that the real voyage of discovery isn't seeking new landscapes, but having new eyes. That's why I enjoy reading about the humanities, philosophy, psychology, science, sociology, history, and other multidisciplinary subjects, because I'm given a new pair of eyes to see a new horizon. I guess in that regard I'm like a wide-eyed kid in the candy store when it comes to books, but rather than candy it's deep discussions that make my heart skip a beat.
Personality-wise, I'm a quiet person who doesn't say much, but inside I'm full of untold stories. Marriagefree, childfree, and petfree, I embody the saying "If you love something set it free" to the T. Looks-wise, I have a slim physique but my mind is a behemoth of curiosity and wonder, churning with tides of questions that even Google can't answer, as I'm constantly seeking answers to everything. And standing at six feet tall, I guess that makes me vertically blessed for contemplating the infinitely vertical possibilities of the universe.
By trade, I'm a humble worker, toiling away at a low paying job, yet my heart remains steadfast in its pursuit of understanding everything. I find solace in books, losing myself in the stories and theories, and I'm seeking to expand my knowledge and to see things I've never imagined before. I may not make six figures or have a six pack, but my mind is rich and robust with ideas about life and everything in between. Who needs moolah when you've got the timeless works of great thinkers throughout history to lose yourself in? Besides, I hear the pages of books taste delicious when you're really hungry.
I prefer DM, not chat. I’m looking to connect with people who share a passion for the things that truly matter in life. Rather than curling up to watch some Netflix we can curl up to read some Nietzsche. Though I wouldn't mind doing both. Netflix and Nietzsche anyone? I hope we can find something wholesome whether we discuss the works of world-historical figures or our own stories.
So if you enjoy learning and reading, please get in touch with me so we can understand each other inside and out, so we can maximize meaning. Let's explore the unexplored and savor the richness of the unknown. Because the beauty of life lies not just on the surface but in the depths of our hearts waiting to be uncovered and understood.
2023.06.02 17:16 Relevant-Bug-2238 My partner has HSV-2. What does this mean for me?
I feel completely lost. I have been connecting with a girl for the past month or so, and I can say that I have genuinely grown to love and care for her. As time has passed, the connection between us has grown to the point of a relationship. With that, obviously comes increasingly progressive sexual experiences. However, out of nowhere the sexual side of things seemed to come to an absolute halt. I figured it was all part of her mental, and I really am not one to press, so I just let her take the reins for a while.
Eventually, she told me she wanted to really talk about things before we got any closer. She has been through so much and is an incredibly broken person, so it was a very special thing to have her open up about so much so fast. But then she dropped a bomb on me. She revealed part of the reason that she was in such a bad mental space for so long; some years back she was SA’d. She was young and impressionable, and overall unable to find the strength to fight back. He r***ed her at a party that she shouldn’t have even been at, and left without a word. But he did leave something else behind. HSV-2. Herpes.
She didn’t even know until she, herself, experienced an outbreak. It’s something completely out of her control that has ruined her life before it even started. We’re 20. She didn’t even make it through high school before all of this drove her crazy, sending her to the mental hospital. This was done TO her. How could I view her any differently? How could I ridicule the girl that I love for something that she didn’t do? This is an awful thing that affects us both and it is her biggest insecurity. But I still love her.
So I guess what I’m getting at, is what does this mean for me? She wants to have sex, and I’d like that too, but this herpes shit scares the hell out of me. I can’t tell her this. It will destroy her. So what are my options? Carry on without sex to ensure that it isn’t transmitted? Engage in sex anyway and risk taking my life away this young too? Is there still some hope via condoms, etc? Or am I pretty much guaranteed to contract it no matter what?
I just want to keep my life whole while keeping this girl in it, and right now I don’t know how I’m going to do that. She says there’s only a 10% chance of transmission, and that’s without a condom. Obviously I’m no doctor, but I don’t know if I buy that. Hopefully you all have some real knowledge and experience, because both the public school system and sites like WebMD have just left me with more questions than answers.
submitted by Relevant-Bug-2238 to STD [link] [comments]
Eventually, she told me she wanted to really talk about things before we got any closer. She has been through so much and is an incredibly broken person, so it was a very special thing to have her open up about so much so fast. But then she dropped a bomb on me. She revealed part of the reason that she was in such a bad mental space for so long; some years back she was SA’d. She was young and impressionable, and overall unable to find the strength to fight back. He r***ed her at a party that she shouldn’t have even been at, and left without a word. But he did leave something else behind. HSV-2. Herpes.
She didn’t even know until she, herself, experienced an outbreak. It’s something completely out of her control that has ruined her life before it even started. We’re 20. She didn’t even make it through high school before all of this drove her crazy, sending her to the mental hospital. This was done TO her. How could I view her any differently? How could I ridicule the girl that I love for something that she didn’t do? This is an awful thing that affects us both and it is her biggest insecurity. But I still love her.
So I guess what I’m getting at, is what does this mean for me? She wants to have sex, and I’d like that too, but this herpes shit scares the hell out of me. I can’t tell her this. It will destroy her. So what are my options? Carry on without sex to ensure that it isn’t transmitted? Engage in sex anyway and risk taking my life away this young too? Is there still some hope via condoms, etc? Or am I pretty much guaranteed to contract it no matter what?
I just want to keep my life whole while keeping this girl in it, and right now I don’t know how I’m going to do that. She says there’s only a 10% chance of transmission, and that’s without a condom. Obviously I’m no doctor, but I don’t know if I buy that. Hopefully you all have some real knowledge and experience, because both the public school system and sites like WebMD have just left me with more questions than answers.
2023.06.02 17:11 vxmanal Wants kids but feeling selfish
I feel like I'm selfish for wanting to be a mom why would I put another human being in this scary world just bcuz I want to experience pregnancy and motherhood. I acknowledge how hard parenting is especially as a mothepregnant. the sleepless nights, morning sickness, depression anxiety, exhaustion, recovery from birth while caring for a newborn, physical demands of the baby like breastfeeding, ensuring children receive a quality education and so on.
As we know dunya is a test and it's SOO hard to be a practice Islam when there is too much fitna around. Idw my kids to grow to resent me bcuz I brought them here willingly knowing how hard life is. I thought about parenting orphans and foster kids who got neglected by their parents or other reasons. I'll still foster kids if i become a mother and if we are financially stable enough. I can help them grow, give them so much love care and affection. I'll try my best to discipline them and raise them Islamically. It will make me happy to help a young kid to grow to be the best version of themselves. It's all out of genuineness and for Allah sake and never out of pity. I hate pity. That way I won't be guilty being the one who brought them here and experience them trauma through out life. Soon I'll have a stable job where I can comfortably raise them(yes I know the husband should provide for the family but living with one source of income isn't enough and sounds unrealistic) Yet i still want to feel and go through motherhood and actually have the chance to see my own babies.
Here's a list on why I'm scared to have kids 1. Guilt 2. Feeling selfish 3. Possibility of them growing up to resent me 4. The amount of suffering and hardship a human goes through. World is scary, cruel, mean, unfair place. 5. Following the Deen is rlly hard and the temptations of the dunya 6. Idw my kids in hell (لا سمح الله) bcuz I wanted to be a mother. 7. It's not like if they grow up and hate being born I can simply suck them back inside my womb.
Is this a negative mindset or doesn't sounds reasonable?
Ps typoooo
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As we know dunya is a test and it's SOO hard to be a practice Islam when there is too much fitna around. Idw my kids to grow to resent me bcuz I brought them here willingly knowing how hard life is. I thought about parenting orphans and foster kids who got neglected by their parents or other reasons. I'll still foster kids if i become a mother and if we are financially stable enough. I can help them grow, give them so much love care and affection. I'll try my best to discipline them and raise them Islamically. It will make me happy to help a young kid to grow to be the best version of themselves. It's all out of genuineness and for Allah sake and never out of pity. I hate pity. That way I won't be guilty being the one who brought them here and experience them trauma through out life. Soon I'll have a stable job where I can comfortably raise them(yes I know the husband should provide for the family but living with one source of income isn't enough and sounds unrealistic) Yet i still want to feel and go through motherhood and actually have the chance to see my own babies.
Here's a list on why I'm scared to have kids 1. Guilt 2. Feeling selfish 3. Possibility of them growing up to resent me 4. The amount of suffering and hardship a human goes through. World is scary, cruel, mean, unfair place. 5. Following the Deen is rlly hard and the temptations of the dunya 6. Idw my kids in hell (لا سمح الله) bcuz I wanted to be a mother. 7. It's not like if they grow up and hate being born I can simply suck them back inside my womb.
Is this a negative mindset or doesn't sounds reasonable?
Ps typoooo
2023.06.02 17:10 Cautious-Medium4617 I don’t have cdl but they randomed me anyway
I drive company vehicles. My company doesn’t drug test, I’ve been here three years. Had to recertify for dot. Which only initially requires drug test. People administering the test said it’s not necessary but since on paper work I had to. My company knew I would fail but said they would sweep under rug. Long story short it was an illegal test because you can only be randomed per the fmcsa hand book if you have a cdl, which I don’t or if under contract did 30 days.I had to take it or it’s a fail. Company admitted wrong doing but cannot recinde violation. Now they are having me go through a drug program to get it over and done with.
2023.06.02 17:09 Temporal_Illusion Satisfactory Developer Q&A (05-30-2023)
The Live Stream on Twitch was posted Tuesday, on May 30, 2023 which will be available for viewing in full for a short time longer.
TLDW - Well if you don't have time to view full 1 Hour, 57 Minute Video here is a Video Quick Link List to key Bookmarks for the relevant "Intro", "State of Dev", "SPECIAL - Announcement", and "Q&A Questions and Answers" discussed by Community Managers Snutt Treptow and Jace Varlet, taken from the YouTube Channel for Satisfactory Q&A Videos created by SignpostMarv (CREDIT)
NOTE: The Questions are the Video Title, and the Answers are a quick synopsis of what was said. The "order" of the Questions may or may not follow the original Twitch Live Stream. Some question are not shown as they are either repetitive and have been answered numerous times before, or simply Twitch Stream Chat Joke Questions. If you have concerns about the accuracy of what I posted, view the Videos and listen for yourself. Often there is more discussion related to a Question than I could post without getting too verbose.
Start of State of Dev Portion
Start of Special Announcment Portion
Start Q&A Portion
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TLDW - Well if you don't have time to view full 1 Hour, 57 Minute Video here is a Video Quick Link List to key Bookmarks for the relevant "Intro", "State of Dev", "SPECIAL - Announcement", and "Q&A Questions and Answers" discussed by Community Managers Snutt Treptow and Jace Varlet, taken from the YouTube Channel for Satisfactory Q&A Videos created by SignpostMarv (CREDIT)
NOTE: The Questions are the Video Title, and the Answers are a quick synopsis of what was said. The "order" of the Questions may or may not follow the original Twitch Live Stream. Some question are not shown as they are either repetitive and have been answered numerous times before, or simply Twitch Stream Chat Joke Questions. If you have concerns about the accuracy of what I posted, view the Videos and listen for yourself. Often there is more discussion related to a Question than I could post without getting too verbose.
- Intro - Start of Stream - Opening comments by Snutt and Jace.
- State of Dev - Intro - Initial State of Dev comments. Update 8 Development continues.
- State of Dev - Play-testing Results - End of week play-testing of Update 8 shows it is getting more stable and will be ready for release soon for Experimental (EX) / Beta Branch.
- State of Dev - Update 8 Expected Release Date - Update 8 will be released sometime in June 2023.
- State of Dev - Longer Experimental period - Update 8 will stay in Experimental (EX) / Beta Branch longer than the previous norm of 30 Days until Early Access (EA) / Stable Branch. Due to upcoming Vacation EA won't see Update 8 until Mid-August 2023 at the earliest.
- State of Dev - Coordinating vacation time - CSS worked to have everyone take Vacation at the same time so as to minimize impact on Game Development.
- State of Dev - Public holidays in Sweden - Next week is a public holiday in Sweden, so most of CSS won't be working.
- ❗State of Dev - YouTube Comment Scam Spam - On Youtube Video posted last week there is a Scam Account faking that it is a CSS Account asking people to contact them if they need anything. Don't Follow Link. Report these to CSS using official verified means.
- State of Dev - 6 Things 1 Million Views - Jace talked about his Youtube Video 6 things we're NEVER adding to Satisfactory has reached 1 Million Views.
- State of Dev - Quality of Life Features - Discussion about Update 8 Quality Of Life Features will blow your MIND (Video Bookmarks) Teaser Video from last week.
- Additional Chapters on this Live Stream not added, but mostly matched the Video Bookmarks from my earlier Reply Comment in the other Official Post from last week.
- State of Dev - Q&A: Will destroying Gas Pillars Effect Performance? - It should not effect performance much. It will be one more item placed in Game Save showing that it had been removed (similar to Foliage).
- State of Dav - Known issue with Fart Rocks - There is a known issue that following destruction of a Gas Pillar the Poison Gas won't disappear due to differences on how Gas Pillars were placed on the Map. So if these are found, please use In-Game Map to report the coordinates of where the issue is found when posting on the Q&A Website.
- State of Dev - Q&A: Will this make Gas Masks completely redundant though? - Gas Masks will still be needed due to other Spore Flower Plants, Alpha Gas Stingers along with dealing with Gas Pillars which have not been removed yet.
- State of Dev - Q&A: Will we be able to clip Catwalks to Power Towers just like other Buildings? - YES you can expand the Catwalks on the New Power Towers.
- State of Dav - Outro - Final comments by Snutt and Jace.
- 🚩Announcement - Official announcement that Jace is leaving Coffee Stain Studios (click to view Youtube Video) in July 2023.
- Announcement Follow-Up Comments - Snutt and Jace discuss the news about Jace leaving.
- Announcement- Q&A: Who's replacing Jace? - They don't have anyone lined up yet.
- Announcement - Q&A: What about İlayda? - İlayda Ertuğrul went on Sick Leave and left CSS to return home.
- Q&A: Will you guys be moving to Unreal Engine 5.2 for Update 9? - ANSWER: No official announcement about IF we will even see a Update 8. As for Unreal Engine 5.2, they are evaluating it, but no decision has been made yet as they are still working out issues with Unreal Engine 5.1.1. As for Mac Support, this is something that will be addressed after Version 1.0 is released.
- Q&A: What will happen to saves in Update 8 that already passed the object limit in Update 7? - ANSWER: Depending on if there were optizimations related to how many UObjects are used per "Object" (like Constructor, Pipeline, etc.) in the Game then their might be a chance a Game Save will not exceed Unreal Engine Entity Limit. Unreal Engine 5 has features that can be used to help optimize Game to reduce the number of UObjects used by "Objects", but these won't be in Update 8 and will require further investigation by the Devs.
- Q&A: Will the changes made to Blueprint Mass Dismantle apply to Blueprints made in Update 7? - ANSWER: They checked on this, and the answer is YES. Since they anticipated the Blueprint Mass Dismantle Feature, they designed Blueprints to be mass dismantled.
- Q&A: Since we will be able to destroy the Gas Pillars, can we use them to make LPG? - ANSWER: Not a hard no, and possible hint that we might get some benefit from destroying Gas Pillars in Update 8, but anyone with ideas / suggestions for the Game are encouraged to posted these on the Satisfactory Q&A Website.
- Q&A: Alternate fuel for the chainsaw? - ANSWER: While the Jetpack will see the new ability to use Alternate Fuels, the Chainsaw is still limited to only Solid Biofuel. If Players want Alternate Fuels for Chainsaw then they should post that on the Q&A Website.
- Q&A: What is with Dedicated Servers? - ANSWER: Dedicated Servers have not gotten much attention due to focus on Update 8 and moving closer to Version 1.0 Release. After Update 8 is released they will have more time to focus on Dedicated Servers which are Experimental regardless of which Development Branch is used.
2023.06.02 17:07 HatComprehensive3181 Should I cut off contact even though I'm still in love with her?
[17M] [16F] This relationship I have had with the person has tested me mentally very harshly and I am unsure how to go about my situation. Its a long story so please be patient. 5 years ago I met this wonderful girl and we seemed to just always get along and stay on the same wavelength, we spoke for ages and then I finally built up the courage to ask her out in march 2020. From there we were really happy and enjoying each others company experiencing young love as everyone should. Then covid happend and lock down struck. I think that was a tough time for alot of people's relationships. For me and this girl we managed to get through the first few months together but then I don't know why but I broke things off. Now when I look back on it I realised I always did love her even when I broke things off with her I think I was just bored (well thats just the excuse I give to myself to make me feel better). Fast foward to 2021, another lock down came. I reached out to contact her and we spoke for a little bit. However, then came one of the darkest points of my life. I remember it so vividly, I was down in the kitchen making a drink when I got 3 consecutive messages from 3 different guys (2 of them being my best mates) all of them told me to leave her alone as I was annoying her and she didn't want me at all. That shook me to the core. Only one person told me they loved me that day and that was because I gave then answers to the history homework. That was one of the hardest points of my life. After them messages I stopped messaging her as I was told not to. 2 weeks later she messages me and says, "hey how have you been do you want to come and play some minecraft" so being the young in love boy I was I agreed and did so. We chatted for a bit here and there after when it all happened again except this time it was more aggressive threats. I got messaged from one of my friends to basically fuck off and leave her alone as it is literal harassment at this point. It was at that point I knew it was over between me and this girl. Exactly one year later in 2022 I go to my first ever party. She was there. I didn't speak to her and just avoided her it wasn't until our groups were socialising we spoke again. The next day we messaged and then started to get close once again. I fell further in love with her and developed attachment issues. It was on the run up to our exams so we decided not to take things further until after them. Towards the end of exams I could sense she was loosing interest so became desperate to try and keep her which only made things worse. Then once the exams were over I found out she was with another guy at the same party I was at which broke me. Then I found out she got back with her ex she dated in 2021. I was so mentally challenged in that time. I didn't speak speak anyone about it I got through it by myself battling my own thoughts. I went on holiday in that summer and realised I didn't need her and felt over her. After I was over her I thought it would be best to message her acknowledging things were over and just thank her for the fun times we had that year just to keep things respectful and finish on a good note. Now this year 2023 I don't know how but she found a way to get back into my life again. We started talking around 4 weeks ago when we ecounted each other in college for the first time in months. She came round my house and we were chill and everything. Fast foward 2 days later we were at the party like chilling together cuddling etc and then one of my friends comes over and starts talking to her, he walks out with her and then made out with her. I was so angry I could have killed him and her there and then. Later that evening me and her went outside because I asked to speak to her about things which was when I asked why she done it etc. She told me me she's drunk she doesn't think properly and is a more of a why not person without thinking of the consequences and feels really guilty now. We spoke about our past and she admitted she had been awful to me. I even said I was planning on asking her out but that is most likely not going to happen now after this. She told me she really liked me and did love me but said that I was very mature compared to her and she was immature. She said she felt guilty for what she done earlier that night. She also said that what I'm looking for is different to what she is. All the time she was hugging me while we were talking about everything that happened. This has been the only girl I have ever truly loved and it feels like she will be the only one I ever will. It feels to me as if i am with her or alone in life because she means that much too me. Both my friend and her have apologised to me and both have said they feel really bad. What should I do this whole situation hurts me as I like her so much. Please give me advice
TLDR: I met this girl 5 odd years ago and ever since we have had a thing on and off. However the last 3 years have been very toxic and difficult for me to process because I love her that much. We dated at one point and broke up. 2020: Dated 2021: Spoke things got toxic I got sent threats from friends to leave her alone 2022: Started talking again said we were going to take things further but she ghosted me and got back with her ex from 2021 2023: We started taking things seriously then she got with my friend in front of me and then we spoke about it after. She claimed to be immature
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TLDR: I met this girl 5 odd years ago and ever since we have had a thing on and off. However the last 3 years have been very toxic and difficult for me to process because I love her that much. We dated at one point and broke up. 2020: Dated 2021: Spoke things got toxic I got sent threats from friends to leave her alone 2022: Started talking again said we were going to take things further but she ghosted me and got back with her ex from 2021 2023: We started taking things seriously then she got with my friend in front of me and then we spoke about it after. She claimed to be immature
2023.06.02 17:06 ShotInteraction2894 Serpentine Tower - A possible confirmation of where the next step is - by Leon Nake.
 | Greetings, my friends. submitted by ShotInteraction2894 to TibiaMMO [link] [comments] Well, I'm Leon Nake, a brazilian player and like many in our community, I'm also part of the group of players trying to figure out how to unravel the mysteries that surround the game until today. Leveling up or trying to get as strong for me has never been the type of game that I enjoy. Personally, I think that Nightmare and the game's Lore team did a great job of putting puzzles and hidden things to be simply ignored. But, well, everyone plays as they like, right? I come here today to share what I discovered yesterday while investigating the serpentine tower. I'll warn you in advance: No, I haven't been able to free the Vampire or the Behemoth, but I've discovered things that may be proof of where the next step is or what it entails. It comes as no surprise to anyone that many talk of the next step involving the Green Djinns, this is nothing new. What else is here on reddit are the photos of floors similar to the tower of the green djinns (if you don't know what I'm talking about, I'll revisit below), but what I'm going to share with you is about a possible VALIDATION that the next step involves the Djinns. Let's go, what I discovered and how I found it, I show you below: A LITTLE INTRODUCTION: Initially, everything started with inspiration from a Tibia Secrets article called "Serpentine Tower: A New Perspective on the Vertical Labyrinth" by Meadek ( https://tibiasecrets.com/serpentine-tower-eng/ - it's an excellent read and has versions in English, Spanish and Portuguese, I highly recommend it). Well, in summary, Meadek brings a method that he started to use to decipher or try to understand the Serpentine Tower through a perspective of our own character. It seems logical but it's something we don't usually practice in the game. It's an RPG after all, so even if we have a server with a map, showing everything he can within the maximum range of the screen, what in theory our character can see is what is within his range of vision (Ex: if you are going to end up in a room with 9 sqm of 3x3, in the middle of the desert and this room has no doors and windows, even if we see the desert, our character has no way of knowing since he is inside a room with solid walls , believe me, this is important). So, having the Meadek style vision, he describes in the article the vision of his character, as if it were in first person (imagine you playing with your character in the style of Counter Strike, ok?). We know that the society of Ankrahmun was contaminated by a plague that turned them into Undead. We also know through the Research Notes, that in the Serpentine Tower, a tower of Sorcerers, there were several studies of spells that are the ones we have today or improved versions of the ones that already exist. That said, when we entered the room below the bookstore, we found a messy room, as if someone had used that room for the last time. The blood was being investigated but the pharaoh asked to suspend this study (That research note that has crossed out letters, just see the explanation in the article cited above), so that's why there is blood under the other research notes. Someone was testing. Just like in the drawer, there's another note studying the cat-eye spell, which in theory would make it easier to see in the dark, which would make it easier for them to be discreet and not draw attention for some reason. Coincidentally, the room with the white pearl chest is a room activated by a secret mechanism and appears to be a study room, a testing room, which would be ideal for studying cat-eye since it has no lights. We activate the extinguished torch and it does not light, but releases the Fire Elemental on the floor below. Torch - Fire - Fire Elemental. This you already know. Having the same perspective, in first person, when going down the stairs, our character comes across a room with a symbol on the floor and a ladder to go down. - "What do you mean, Leon? There's a room in the left, with some things and there's a Behemoth, a Vampire and a Fire Elemental in the right!". Yes, but this is our vision! Assuming your character's vision, he will only see walls, in this case, now we see that one part of the walls opened and a Fire Elemental appeared, with a lever. Pulling the lever and going down, we arrive at the floor that motivated this post. The Djinn's floor. THE DJINN FLOOR A lot of people try a lot of things, throw various items and use as Maedek mentions in the article "brute force", but I believe that the visual part gives us hints but also causes distractions. The Djinn is a magical creature, it is trapped with a magic wall, energy field, in a cage surrounded by Lava. Imagine your character defeating the Djinn and looking at that room with items behind that grid, it need to talk to us. As the Djinn is clearly what the CIP wants us to look at (it seems). There is a lot of information that can be extracted from this room, such as the mystery of the description of the boots of walterwaking and ring of the wishes for example, however, I turned my attention only to the Djinn. When I went to research the way to Mal'ouquah (Tower of the Green Djinns), since it had been a long time since I had gone there, I accidentally came across a tool that the tibiawiki.com.br website has when viewing maps (The website is like a tibiafandom, but Brazilian), where he can draw horizontal and vertical lines or diagonal lines as examples below: Or.. https://preview.redd.it/cwd5anrham3b1.png?width=792&format=png&auto=webp&s=00fdeead95f02e778f092fc0c191a8bcd27dbd0b Remembering s2ward's article on gethub (https://s2ward.github.io/docs/469/2/index.html), showing about the magic web, I tried to take a shot in the dark and started looking in the Djinn's room if there was any correlation between the items shown with some other part of the room and this is where it started to get interesting... ....Again, it might be a long shot, but I found it to be a lot of coincidence. If Mal'uoquah or the creatures from that place has anything to do with this part or may contain hints about the next step, there are 2 specific types of creatures: Green Djinns and Efreets (which is also a green djinn, but stronger). Taking into account the items exposed on the bench after the lava, only the Small Oil Lamp is dropped by both monsters, but the Efreet also drops the Wand of Inferno. That said, I tried to draw a parallel using the lines laid out on the map with the items on the table and what I found gave my body that dopamine hit: https://preview.redd.it/nvafle5lbm3b1.png?width=575&format=png&auto=webp&s=87c44f224bbd76275cf2c5de5b4b1c23c9d717d7 If you doesn't understand yet, I'll help you.... https://preview.redd.it/um5q7naqbm3b1.png?width=578&format=png&auto=webp&s=33c22d4593741c180d63847746736c7a83733546 These are the lines in the room and this is the point where they intersect: In the second basin, right when we go down the stairs. That is, selecting this basin sqm, the stripes cross exactly over the 2 items that are dropped by Green Djinns. That in itself would be suspicious, but nothing that great yet. However, the shivers got stronger when, without taking away from the selected sqm (in the basin) I went up to the surface and zoomed out, to increase the field of view of the map and to my surprise, the line that crosses the Wand of Inferno, passes right over... https://preview.redd.it/tysa4eqccm3b1.png?width=786&format=png&auto=webp&s=298204b3dbbd82d5e4e203b011c9ef1b3db367c8 ...Mal'uoquah. Where there's strange filelds on the floor: Picture from: https://tibiasecrets.com/serpentine-tower-eng/ Mal'uoquah Mal'uoquah The next step from here is still being worked out by me and others trying to decipher the serpentine, but it could be a strong indication that we should focus on this part of the story for now. I think it's extremely important to take into account the game's roleplay, to understand that CIP works with puzzles immersed in RPG, so it's not enough to look at it from the player's point of view, look at our character, because we leave distractions aside and start to find things that can indeed have an effect, instead of spending so much energy in a rough way, looking for an answer in randomness. I hope to contribute to these discoveries, write if you think it make sense, if you think it could be a path or if doesn't make any sense. I'm in Gladera with the character Leon Nake at my disposal. CYA!. |
2023.06.02 17:06 Ascend_Daily_305 500 Gold Character revives on testing
Deca thanks for the testing session with character revives. I think 500 gold for a one time revive is a wonderful idea. Hopefully you'll put us into more positions to die easier in dungeons. Also great job bringing back the C-shield invulnerability for month of mad God update.
If I can suggest one thing, when you use shield ability,et the shield ability block enemy projectiles even if it means shots cancel out and you can't stun the enemy.
Thanks again
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If I can suggest one thing, when you use shield ability,et the shield ability block enemy projectiles even if it means shots cancel out and you can't stun the enemy.
Thanks again