#American-made products

[historyofguns]

The article is a review by Scott Wagner on the Crossbreed Confidant Multi-Fit Mag Carrier 2.0, published by The Armory Life. Wagner provides an analysis on the utility and effectiveness of this magazine carrier, which is designed for concealed handgun carriers and off-duty officers. The Crossbreed Confidant 2.0 is appreciated for its versatility in accommodating different sizes of magazines without the need for adjustments. It is praised for its comfort, stability with integrated belt clip, and reasonable price of $34.95. The product is depicted as a highly valuable gear addition for pistol users, with an emphasis on its user-friendly design that caters to both single and double-stack magazines. The magazine carrier gets recommendations for potential future updates, including a double magazine pouch version, reflecting its high utility and scope for broader use.

[remyfire]

Find somebody who is as excited about you as Alan Alda is about stingless bees.

[fvedyetor]

american sigzai

[flying-cat]

what is the obsession with made in usa shit it's literally going to be more expensive and with the fucking problem of nobody being able to afford anything I DON'T THINK WE NEED MORE EXPENSIVE RIGHT NOW

[whosthehomonow]

Gatsby An American Myth literally has fundamentally changed me I’m so glad I saw it and I really hope they release show clips at LEAST so that more people can get a glimpse of how wonderful it is

[bee-serious]

8 september 2023

8/100: the perpetual saga of me being incredibly productive and then forgetting to take a picture of me being incredibly productive. finished 3 long-term homework assignments and read 3 articles for my classes. i kind of want to gouge my eyes out but its fine! im currently very comfy and about to go watch fellowship of the ring (extended edition) for the first time

[telnaga]

my mom gave me a Cool Brand New Cutting Edge Well Engineered Google Pixel 9 Pro (note: new phones no longer come with chargers. you dont need an aux port and you dont need a charger) and a week later its power button no longer works (you dont need a power button)

[hybbat]

I think a factor a lot of farming/crafting sims completely forget to include is the aspect of, not just being self-sustaining, but being part of a community and providing for that community. They sometimes put in side quests and stuff where you hand out resources to folks, but, like, a lot of the time you don't need to actually farm much because you aren't even selling your products, or they don't sell for much.

The simple solution, and easiest way to add depth to the farming (because another common problem is the farming lacks depth and can be fully automated without really interacting much with it like it's a chore to eventually overcome rather than the main gameplay loop) is having a rating system. 1-5 stars, higher yields, special yields, one or all of these depending on how well you care for your animals or fertilize your crops. While it can be tedious due to the game's unecessarily slow scaling, I think tale of two towns did this the best by including all of these for the animals and different actions for attaining each. It should feel like more than just a daily button click.

A good farming sim should have you spending lots of time actually working your farm, not because of the scale of the farm, but because of the depth of the care you can put into it. And the time off the farm should be spent interacting with the community in a more in-depth and cyclical way that makes your character feel a part of it. That's the key to those cozy vibes.

[mariocki]

Messiah of Evil (Dead People, 1974)

"Hard to remember back on things... but I - I remember the red moonlight Daddy told me about, only once. Mama gave him a bad look when he talked about it. He was only a boy himself, then. He called it the blood moon. He said that was the night that he lost religion. He learned that men could do... could do horrible things... like animals."

[historyofguns]

The article titled "Mitch Rosen Extraordinary Gunleather," published by The Armory Life and written by Mike Humphries, discusses the premium gun holsters crafted by Mitch Rosen. Known for their exceptional quality and traditional craftsmanship, the gunleather is one of the most respected in the industry. Mitch Rosen's products, particularly leather holsters, are renowned for their durability, aesthetics, and functionality. The article shares Humphries' personal experience with acquiring a Mitch Rosen holster for his Springfield Armory 1911 pistol, emphasizing the attention to detail and the superior fit and finish of the leather gear. It highlights Rosen's commitment to using the highest quality materials and the personalized aspects of the brand, including options for luxury leathers. Humphries' testimony reveals a satisfied experience, reinforcing Mitch Rosen's reputation for offering holsters that provide extraordinary fit, finish, and function, without gimmicks.

[elfiepike]

favorite obvious sponsorship of chinese tv i have watched:

number one will always be the word of honor nut money!!!!!!! they used those five dollars from the nut men so well

generally speaking: drink promos

specifically speaking: the dmbj sandsea lactose free milk sponsorships, especially su wan!! absolutely believe sweet summer child su wan would simply reflexively remember commercial selling points when talking about drinks with his friends after getting a head wound

least favorite:

literally any car commercial. who cares

[thebuttsmcgee]

It still feels. Strange? that it took a literal 6 years for Villainous to be in the US, not including the (albeit appreciated) appearance during CN's literal anniversary, but honestly, I'm just glad that 2017 fans are just so relieved and happy that we finally got this.

It's taken cons, comics, interactive books, youtube extras of other cartoon villains, a cameo in a cn online video game, an actual mobile video game solely for the show, fans all across internationally, literal support from a few other countries before usa, the show hitting No1 in hbo max latam, a full blown crossover episode as well as being cameod in crossover nexus, a promotion with a candy manufacturer with official goodies, livestreams, halloween hbo max takeovers, official mascot costumes, and a HUGE internet background puzzle solving mystery that's still ongoing.

All for after 6 years, it finally comes to the usa officially on its own.

I really do fondly remember when these,

And the shorts themselves were all we had. It had even been a bit before alan ituriel had gone to cons and whatnot to publicly talk about the show and all that, I even remember the storyboarded live readings he did with fans.

All we had were these and fans' wild imaginations. Whether it was the Heroic au, or a western au, or a Neutral au, or a Jekyll & Hyde au, or a Swap!au, it all helped shaping the fanbase into what it is now.

Quite literally, none of this would have happened if not for the fans. All of what happened after the shorts, but especially It coming to the usa now, especially that.

It just feels serendipitous to see it finally happen, I cannot stress enough how satisfying it is. Congratulations again to Villainous, for surpassing the odds put against it! Mi lealtad se queda contigo!!!

[driftwooddestiel]

I’M BACK FROM HIKE ‼️ ‼️ IT WAS SO GOOD GUYS. ACTUALLY SO WONDERFUL I LOVED IT SO SO MUCH

[seriousbrat]

Have you seen the fan film “Severus Snape and the marauders” (2016)? If you did what did you think of it? Personally I thought overall the character dynamics were pretty great and the actor who plays James did a real fantastic job (he’s who I think of in my head for James now, appearance and mannerisms.) (also I thought Peter and Snape were spot on as well)

Okay I've just watched it. It's here if anyone's curious, it's only 25min. In general no, I didn't like the characterisations very much at all. Here are my thoughts:

Firstly, that is not at all how I picture James physically haha, nor do I think the actor is anything like the way James is described. That's forgivable in a production like this and he does do a decent job but I don't think the characterisation of James is very good tbh.

What ID? lol? They look at least twenty, clearly can do magic outside school so are of age, and they're in a pub in the UK. Who is asking anyone for their IDs (this is a nitpick sorry but they just kept bringing it up! American Moment.)

Snape is written a little too cool, noble, and righteous, especially for a budding Death Eater, James a little too aggressive, dimwitted, and pathetic imo. Again, especially for an Order member in the middle of a war.

Snape being all repentant about saying Mudblood ('i don't deserve to use that awful word boohoo') when he's a Death Eater... alright son

Look Snape's good but idk if he could take Sirius and James PLUS Remus and Peter and hold his own so well and in such a cool way lmao.

why are these Order members, and James who hates dark magic, using FIENDFYRE. Sorry but I laughed. The effect with the animals was a fun idea but. No.

James making a bet to stay away from Lily when he's (I think) supposed to be engaged/married to her at this point? ridiculous i'm sorry.

'she's not some prize to be won' alright feminist king Snape

the implication that Snape only joined Voldemort because he was so tragical and misunderstood and he was pushed into it by the woeful tale of the Marauders attacking him and James 'taking' Lily from him... idk lol. He already wanted to join in school.

But I agree that in terms of physical appearance Snape and Peter were well cast! Especially Peter.

the magic was quite cool and creative. The duel was fun to watch. In fact i'd say they were more creative with the magic than the actual films were most of the time haha

Anyway in summary it was a fun watch, and well-made on a technical level, but I think whoever made this didn't really understand the characters or the story. The Marauders using Fiendfyre (???????) is a good example. The writer(s) seem to see Snape as just a righteous-if-broody-and-misunderstood cool sexy action hero, while James is made out extremely negatively and pathetically in contrast. Like I think James is a dick but this was a bit over the top for this point in James's character arc imo, even Sirius appears to have more restraint than James lol.

Snape being literally a Death Eater is skated over-- he's just 'consorting with Bellatrix' and 'fancying the Dark Arts' (lmao) and then Voldemort swoops in (swoops in PERSONALLY. why would Voldemort care. Why would this be his recruitment tactic. How is he walking into a pub.) at the end to expertly manipulate Snape's Sad Feels. Snape's bad actions seem justified or not his fault or else he's earnestly apologetic about them. The Marauders being in the Order is not mentioned at all because they're just irredeemable pathetic idiots being pressured into random misdeeds by the King of irredeemable pathetic idiots James.

Like if this was set during the Hogwarts years I'd think these characterisations were more accurate, (apart from Snape being some kind of untouchable action hero gary stu, and the Marauders using FIENDFYRE lol) they'd probably have done a better job with something set in SWM-era but not really at the point this is supposed to be set. The producers obviously just thought Snape was really cool haha. I think Snape's cool too but not in that way.

[weedle-testaburger]

I have a hot take that it sucks how a lot of people only value tv if it's trying to be like film

[theheadlessgroom]

@beatingheart-bride

"Oddly enough, no," Dorian admitted, as he helped himself to a cup of tea, giving it a cursory blow to cool it down before he took a sip, saying, "I thought I would be, especially as we come down to the wire, but...I just can't say that I am. Call me an optimist, but...I just have a feeling that there's nothing to worry about."

All throughout these weeks of planning, of playing at being the happy couple with Emily, of scheming behind their families backs, of all the preparations being made, he was waiting for the proverbial shoe to drop, for the nervousness to kick in...and yet, it never did. He felt strangely calm about the proceedings, like something in his bones assured him that everything was going to be alright, and he was inclined to believe that. After all, Nicholas had been removed from the picture entirely, all of New Orleans was eating up everything they'd seen and heard about the young couple, and both their families were none the wiser to the plan. Everything was going off without a hitch, and he was glad for it.

That being said, he didn't miss the way Emily fidgeted with her sleeve, and he knew she wasn't feeling quite as calm as he was. Setting down his cup, he asked her gently, "I...take it you don't feel the same?" Perhaps if they talked it out together, she'd feel a bit better?