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[krurbbbylift]

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MASTER LIST OF STORES AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!!!

2024 vers

Adidas:

Aeropostale: Basically broke, barely any cameras and employees tend to not care and not count items for dressing rooms which are usually open and don't have to be asked for. I have almost never seen anything tagged. jewelry and perfumes are right by checkout so not recommended for that.

Abercrombie & Fitch: 

American Eagle: 

Armani: 

Banana Republic: 

Barnes & Noble: Uses Rfid tags and sometimes spider wraps on kpop albums and anime figures if there’s frequent theft in area. Cameras are not actively monitored, but are checked after theft. Store managers are the only ones who have the authority to call the police. They won’t chase. Pretty easy to lift from. 

Bath & Body Works: Intermediate 

More than a few employees and a small but busy store, small items are right by the cashiers, employees will immediately talk to you and offer a basket but will usually leave you alone after first entering unless engaged in conversation. mall locations usually no/minimal cameras and no/obvious tagging.

No LP, and cameras aren't actively monitored. The stores are small and have many employees mostly concentrated at the counters except for a greeter who helps customers with questions. They don't prosecute, but they call mall security and will let them determine if police will be called. This is a store only good for small lifts, and then leaving quickly.

Bed, Bath, and Beyond: Out of business.

Best Buy: There is security in the front. They will tackle. Very hard to lift from.

Bloomingdales: 

Books-a-million: 

Burlington Coat Factory: 

Carson’s: 

Chanel: 

COACH: 

Costco: Wouldn’t recommend. Unless you have a gift card, they will use your membership info to find out more about you.

CVS:  Uses RFID tags on some products (some medicines and some makeup) but that varies on the location. Some at locations the security towers don’t go off (don’t risk it). Semi-Easy

 They have no chase policy and workers aren’t allowed to do anything. They can’t stop you, or ask to check your bag unless it’s LP. Cameras are usually non actively monitored. LP rotates regionally, usually working two, 8-hour shifts per week at specific stores.

Dick’s Sporting Goods: Not recommended for beginners. Conceal in dressing room or in tall aisles. Check for stickers/tags and dispose of accordingly. RFID Tags on clothes can set off alarms.

Dillard’s: Hard store. Dedicated LP.

Dollar General: Super easy, conceal in aisles. some stores are going out of business, take advantage of areas without cameras.

Dollar Tree: Beginner Friendly Store 

Oftentimes, the cameras are fake. Few employees are usually in the store. DT doesn't want to waste money on security or LP because their products are cheap. 

Family Dollar: Uses rfid tags on electronics, some hair and body products. 

At most they will have four employees in the store, but they usually only have one or two. Extremely easy as long as you watch over your shoulders. At some locations the workers are required to tell you to leave your book bag at the front. If you're a school student—but they usually don’t care enough to say it or enforce the rule.

Semi-Easy

Five and Below: Minimal employees, cameras spread out and usually shown on tvs around the store to deter, minimal to no tagging and sometimes even no sensors at the door. usually one employee at the front that can see a tv with camera footage displayed but usually distracted or busy and not watching cameras.

Finish Line/Footlocker: 

Flying Tiger: Medium

No LP, but small with a lot of cameras. Went to one in a mall

Food Lion: 

Gamestop: Intermediate with how small the stores are. I've only lifted once from there and it was a small pack of Pokémon cards, and I did so by concealing it in my sleeve behind a display case. gamestop is good for small and quick lifts— then never going back for a few months or weeks.

GAP: 

GNC: 

Gucci: Too hard. Best bet is a grab and run. I've legitimately witnessed lifters being tackled by security/LP. it's CRAZY tbh

H&M: 

Hobby Lobby: So easy. The aisles are very tall and usually the only cameras are near the front by the registers. Body concealing is recommended.

Hollister: There are cameras. Hook is required to detag. Fairly easy so long as you are not counted for clothes. Security is seldom called, so just be sneaky and don’t get sloppy.

Home Depot: 

Hot Topic: Use Pencil Tags and Ink tags. Sometimes there’s a camera up front near the desk but usually there’s no camera. Depends on the value, store location, and what the item is.

Hot topic is/was a good place to lift from, but they've begun tagging their shit to hell and back. its best to, if ur ht has it, take off tags in between the shirt racks (clearance, the ones that hang)

Jo-Ann Fabrics: Just as easy as Hobby Lobby, but there is a camera at the beginning of the entrance. Conceal in blind spots near the back of the store. Watch out for customers.

JC Penny: 

King Super’s: 

K-Mart: 

Kohl’s: 

Kroger: 

Lord and Taylor: 

Lowes: 

Lush: On busy days they tend to position their employees in areas of the store where they will just scan the area and look for anyone who's lifting. I suggest building a good reputation with the employees by acting like a good, possible customer so they'll pay no mind to you. I do believe that some lush stores have cameras but a lot don't, and not many security measures are in place.

Macy’s: 

Martin’s (closing): 

Meijers: 

Mervyns: 

Michael’s: Conceal in blind spots, quite easy as long as you avoid cameras. I wouldn’t recommend going super often as most stores exits are located by the registers and you have to walk past a cashier to leave. 

Michael Kor’s: 

Nike: Stickers on apparel tags. Take clothing and conceal in fitting room. For shoes, use structured bag and conceal where there aren’t any cameras. Check shoes for any stickers or tags beforehand. 

Nordstrom: If you are a teen, SA will be on your ass. Not only are they paid on commission, they make extra for catching shoplifters.

Office Depot/Max: Barely any cameras except near the front. Don’t try and get printer ink. School supplies are easy, just body conceal in aisles. Watch out for workers.

Old Navy: 

Pet-Co: 

PetSmart: 

Rite Aid: 

Ross: High LP, lots of cameras, and almost everything is tagged because of l1fting problems

Safeway: 

Sam’s Club: 

Sears: 

Sephora: Crouch down to conceal, and don’t go around in circles too much. If you have a blind spot, gather everything you want, conceal, and discreetly leave. Walk around the check out area so you look like you’re considering purchasing items.

Sheetz: 

Spencer’s: Uses sticker sensors on their jewelry; I'm unsure of what they put on clothing

Spirit Halloween: At my spirit halloween (all stores could be different) the monitor they have only showed 4 cameras at a time there were a lot of blind spots I hid behind a shelf and concealed a lot.  There was one employee walking around one at the front greeting guests and one at the register where the camera monitor was at.

Staples: Same as Office Depot.

Stop & Shop: 

Sunglass Hut: Easier to bring an old pair of sunglasses and switch them. Check tags, and don’t go if it’s not busy. LP situation is unknown but it’s good to practice sleight of hand.

Target: Uses RFID and hard tags. Notoriously hard to lift from, build’s cases, and employees and security are allowed to chase.

Things Remembered:

Toys R Us: 

Tuesday Morning: 

Ulta: Easier than Sephora. Conceal in haircare or while crouching. They cannot chase. Watch out for customers and don’t linger around too much in blind spots.

Vans: 

Virginia Diner Shoppe:

Walmart: Lots of cameras especially in high l1fting areas and usually a lot of employees. sometimes employ plain clothes LP and door greeters can ask to see receipts but not in your bag. lots of blind spots from cameras in home goods like trash cans and pet aisles. can put it in a bag and check for tags in bathrooms before exiting. jewelry is tagged (from experience). possibly shares database with target and handles l1fters like target. imo easier than target though.

Walgreens:

Wawa:

Wegman’s:

Zumiez: 

7-Eleven: Easy to lift food and candy. Don’t exactly know if they have tags but if you body conceal.

[boabel]

bel please save us with the REAL d9 lore they just don’t get it 😭

okay this may take a while to answer bc of the sheer amount of hcs and the fact i have school so im rlly sorry for that 😭

D9 HC MASTERPOST!!!

industry

district nine is one of the three agricultural districts of panem, specialising in the farming of grain. it has three main branches of it's industry - farming, transport and processing.

most people in district nine work farming, which consists of long days manually harvesting in fields with little to no rest. there are multiple professions under this branch, such as harvester and tractor driver. people working in this area are from ages fourteen up.

transport is seen as a prestigious job in district nine, as travel is very limited within the district. travel jobs consist of carrying grain manually to mills, or transporting it via vehicle.

and lastly, processing is the more inside-based job. people in the processing industry work in large mills and factories processing the grain ready for consumption from the masses. a small section of processors are bakers, turning the grain into district or capitol loaves to be shipped around panem.

other common merchant professions in district nine are: alcohol brewer, bar owner and other various fresh-food stores for the richer people from nine.

nobody under the age of fourteen is allowed to work, though there are ways they can get past this rule. private farms (meaning the money made from farming doesn't go to the district, and are therefore illegal) usually rely on younger children (10-13) from the families/relatives of the owners to do smaller jobs.

locale

the population of district nine is considerably small compared to its size. this means inhabitants usually live in dilute areas nearest their workplaces. houses are usually either brick or wooden and are hut-shaped and small. the wood is very inconvenient considering the amount of fires district nine gets, but it's the cheapest material the district can afford.

the sheer size of the district is due to its surplus of fields, many of which house unstable land to farm on, so there are vast uninhabited spaces of plain that spread far across the district. those areas are particularly susceptible to tornadoes and wildfires, so people tend to stay away during the summer.

the reaping takes place in the town square, located in modern-day saskatchewan, which is dotted with merchant shops and speakeasies that expand out of the town square nearer the workplaces. the town square is quite large, and can definitely hold the population. in preparation for the reaping, citizens who live farther away from the town square will be boarded onto coaches the night before, and will arrive in time for the reaping.

geography

district nine is located in the modern day midwest and even reaches up to places in canada like manitoba. it consists of large plains and fields and is encircled by an uninhabitable forest that is rumored to be home to various capitol muttations.

working is most prosperous in the summer and spring, though morale is considerably lower because of the scorching weather. heatstroke and heat exhaustion are something very common among workers in district nine. proper doctors are almost something unheard of, so home remedies are usually used to treat these illnesses.

in the winter/autumn, some could say the district looks pretty. it never snows and the weather is rarely gray, but the district endures extreme cold temperatures, still having to work through the frost.

culture

district nine is the third poorest district of panem, which takes an extreme toll on its citizens. working conditions are poor and the physical labor is vigorous, which causes every-day exhaustion.

after working hours end, workers clock in to local bars and speakeasies, where they can watch theatre, music, dance and gymnastic performances. it's free entry, and the alcohol (if its available at the certain bar) is cheap with free refills.

this musical/performance culture allows citizens of district nine to feel free after hours of work. they tend to wear more colorful clothing (most district nine inhabitants make their own clothing, mainly using crochet or knitting) to celebrate the end of the working day and the beginning of a night.

district nine was one of the first districts to revolt during the first rebellion, outright refusing to work and cutting all trade shipments to the capitol, in an attempt to starve the capitol into submission.

ahh that's all i have 4 now, the research and actually typing this up alone took me ages, hope u like it!!

[yusuke-of-valla]

Insane thoughts about non-SEES characters

You've brought up Mamoru before but I just think the fact that he ultimately drops out of high school to go work in a factory would raise a lot of question in Minato's head about what he should do in order to take care of the siblings.

The kids Yuko coaches in her Social Link are about Yusuke's age.

Hamuko misses Minato's summer track/kendo/swim meet because she's in Inaba with the volleyball/tennis team.

Maiko is everyone's friend. She can be pen pals with the younger kids after moving away.

You have the really funny opportunity to have Naoto cross paths with Rise while she's in town for the show that ultimately gets canceled due to the Hermit Shadow.

The Temperance Link is shared but the fact that Hamuko can actually make items during it and Minato can't leads me to believe that he just sucks at sewing. Hamuko makes little dolls and purses for the kids.

Bunkichi and Mitsuko give them even more snacks for the rotating cast of children that they keep bringing to the bookstore.

One of the Culture Club options - and the only option in Reload - is Art Club. Keisuke, Minato, and Fuuka can all be in Art Club. (Keisuke does show up as president of the Photography Club in Junpei's link but can be easily replaced.)

Maiko and Bunkichi are both among the people who get lost in Tartarus.

I knew about Maiko and Bunkichi! I remember thinking that's a really cool way to tie your social links into the main plot

Maiko also ends up friends with Ken I think during the Kyoto trip and while the teens are in summer school they have their own little weird adventure.

Wait hold on we can combine these Maiko getting kidnapped happens during the Kyoto trip and the kids+Koromaru stage a potentially ill-advised rescue trip (they're fine)

I love the implication that Minato just sucks at making things. There's probably a gendered analysis to be made about how Hamuko can cook and sew in her social links but Minato can't but in my heart it's just because Minato's cringe (speaking of, Sumire deserves to be the unofficial third memeber of Fuuka's cooking club)

Speaking of unofficial club members I think Yusuke hears that Minato and Fuuka are in the art club and is just fucking vibrating but doesn't say anything because he doesn't want to impose and then Minato invites him along and he is soooo excited to be able to make art with Minato and half the time no one understands what he's saying because he's been devouring art theory textbooks since he could read but he still takes the first thing Minato drew and gave him and keeps it under his pillow for good luck (idk how much of an Art Nerd Keisuke is but I feel like even without Madarame's influence Yusuke talks like an art history grad student at age 8 so he may or may not be able to follow.)

Club trip to the art museum you have never seen a child more excited outside of a candy store

Kasumi and Sumire train with Yuko even though her kids are a little older because they can keep up and Kasumi really wanted to

Naoto and Rise meeting early on would be so funny I think Naoto should do something incredibly embarassing and after Naoto is a complete badass In Persona 4 because he already has a Persona Rise is like "wait didn't you fall into the fountain at Pawlonia Mall two years ago"

I do think Minato and Hamuko being worried about not doing enough to support their siblings is a part of their arc because. You know basically being in charge at age 8 and having a really unstable home life but I have not narrowed down a vibe I like for both of them. I think Minato seeing Mamoru and thinking maybe he's been too happy to be distant and let the others do their own thing would def be interesting though

[masterzmei]

⟨Jon Moxley. Trans male. he/him. 45.⟩ We just saw Zmei Lazarevich entering Haymann’s Distillery. I heard through the grapevine that they are a Sports Writer and Combat Sports Commentator and sometimes go by Koschei the Deathless. Although he is with the media, he can sometimes be envious, demanding, or even belligerent but I’ve also heard some people say that they were (begrudgingly) fatherly, objective and quite disciplined.— Moss. they/them. 23. EST. violence against children (<10)

AESTHETIC | MUSIC | ASK | LONDON FALLING

[sideblog of kingbriar]

STATS

Real name: Zmei Lazarevich [Dead name: Yekaterina]

Code name: Koschei

Alliance: None (could be bought)

Job: former Prizefighter (Heavyweight Boxing champ/No-Gi Grappling & BJJ NAGA champ/etc) and Olympic Boxing Coach, current Sports Writer and Combat Sports Commentator

Age: 45

Physical: 6', 225 lbs

Birthplace: Podolsk, Russia

DOB: December 10, 1978

Star sign: Saggitarius

Gender: Trans Male (he/him)

Sexuality: Demisexual, Biromantic

FC: Jon Moxley

BIOGRAPHY

Second child from a blue collar family on the fringes of Podolsk, both parents worked factory jobs (mother only part time to manage children). Occasionally watched by a neighbor, an unmarried doctor that worked nights and was the first to make some offhand mention of the “mental illness” that led to homosexuality or people believing themselves to be “the wrong gender” and how they were “treated”. He disappeared from his apartment without a trace when Zmei was 10. To this day Zmei thinks about whether that man was gay and trying to help a fellow queer, or was just trying to correct him early.

Factories had been shutting down or laying off mass amounts of workers already as the union fought about 8 wars with itself, but shut down quickly after Communism and the Soviet Union officially fell in 1991. The family was left scrambling. Zmei was 13.

Scrappy kid needs money? Prizefighting is easy to fall into with so many laid off, angry men looking for an excuse to beat someone up. Zmei starts spending more time focusing on strength and technique, and blue collar Russians are Riddled with machismo and unattainable ideas of masculinity. This does not help the transness, especially with having to “pose as a boy” for safety. 

Rising tension within his family and himself pushed Zmei to run away at 16 with some badly forged paperwork and a dream to one of the new democratic states. Moldova was still largely disorganized, and he was able to get some better, if still inconsistent refugee documentation, but it used the name Zmei and listed him as male. He bounced around continental europe a bit before landing in the UK at 18 (1996), where he is able to officially start to medically transition in ‘96-97 (T, Reassignment Surgery, etc) with NHS access

Instead of purely doing illegal prizefighting, Zmei discovers unsanctioned death matches on the Indie wrestling circuit (turns out, gender is stored in a Crimson Mask and a broom wrapped in barbed wire), and various coaches try to take this kid with a lot of Survival Skills in for actual training in a range of styles (Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Submission Grappling, etc) to build technique  so he isn’t so reliant on weapons and blood in matches 

After training for a while, he signs up for a beginner NAGA tournament and does much better than expected, which sparks a Deep competitiveness in him. Focusing in on one title, medal or belt at a time, he trains right with single mindedness and deadly focus that gives him a real sense of calm. Winning is  almost addictive, training almost to the breaking point then collecting a new trophy and starting over again, collecting local/national recognition in both boxing and grappling. A lot of his money still comes from being a punk indie wrestler who’s always willing to bleed or do a wild stipulation match for cash and collecting extra from all the people who bet against him.

In 2015, Zmei was competing in a Master Expert Super-Heavyweight No-Gi NAGA championship, and was put into a deadly knee lock for nearly two minutes. He refused to tap, and eventually was able to power out of it when his opponent tried to shift his grip and win the round by pinfall before collapsing. Forcing his way out of the lock had fractured his patella and pieces of his upper tibia, leading to irreparable damage to both ACL and MCL tendons. To this day, Zmei uses a cane when walking/standing for more than a couple minutes, but he DID. NOT. TAP.

Zmei’s more surprised than anything when he’s contacted by the Underdog’s parents about coaching their son for the upcoming Olympics, then realizes he’s accumulated more practice and skill along with titles and credits than he’d realized and after his injury has gained decent renown in British Combat Sports. Besides, it’s boxing, so as long as he can correct Kaan’s footwork, his coaching doesn’t require his knees to be in top shape.

The fallout of the Embezzlement Scheme hits him hard, especially when people start to investigate to see if he was involved at all, and it suddenly looks Very Suspicious that his immigration paperwork doesn't line up after he technically immigrated illegally to avoid persecution for being queer in post-soviet Russia. The fall from grace isn’t pretty, and he’s messily outed to the public.

He handles it as well as he can. Stays in sports, but tries to disappear a bit, facelessly scripting for the anchors who are actually seen on TV and writing weekly sports columns for the paper. But words are hard and he misses his people, misses the rush of a good match and the infectious primal energy of watching someone bleed. On his own time, he starts guest commentating on indie wrestling shows, which slowly leads back to his old home: illegal dark matches in a seedy basement or old warehouse. Seeing himself in a lot of the scrappy kids trying to make a name for themselves, he starts to coach again, then eventually gets tied up in booking; matching up pure boxing/BJJ/etc if fighters want, but reminding fighters that the audience wants/spends more money on bloodsport.

Despite the state of his knee, training with the wide variety fighters in the underground circuits keeps him sharp. If he wanted, he could absolutely kill a man seven different ways with his cane, standing on one leg. He hopes he won’t have to.

OTHER NOTES

Zmei - name comes from dragons in Russian folklore. Sometimes they are male or female, purely multi-headed serpents or humanoid, and generally very mutable. Trans dragon name. 

Mans whole torso is Covered in various scars, especially from barbed wire, glass, thumbtacks, the Forks™️ etc in death matches. He’s a lil too proud of how well his top surgery scars blend in with the rest, esp 20ish years later

Potential Connections: 

 Underdog - Mr. Miyagi type vibe? once and future coach? They find each other again in illegal fights a couple years later and reconnect?

Tower/Combat types - Fights are always open, grinder needs meat and he’s willing to help them beef up 

Gang Leaders - Zmei is many things, but Rich isn’t one. If needed, this old master could be hired by either gang, or even the govt strike team for the right financial compensation.

Doctors - Mans is chronically in pain from something, whether that’s his knee, a back that’s taken too many bumps, etc or just checking in on his dosage of T that he’s been on for about 20 years.

Casino folks/Gamblers - It's a low form of entertainment, but gladiatorial combat is lucrative. Is the Red Rose casino looking for a business deal? Are they trying to shut this gambling den down, or completely neutral to a Neutral party?

[officialbotanicalinterest]

Actually as much as having insane quantities of money has been a reoccurring trope among the Addams Family, I can't help but think that you would be thinking about it wrong to assume it's the Addams defining trait.

One of the major concepts with the Addams is that it never is explicitly stated what exactly they are, with enough of a plausibly human looking appearance/outward traits, but still some decidedly "not normal human" traits to keep an audience guessing as to what their deal is. Certainly, having suspiciously large amounts of money may help emphasize this factor, but it isn't what creates the near uncanny valley/how human are these people/are they even human or just really human looking cryptids feeling that is integral to the show. Furthermore the Addams also never seem to care about exactly what they are or aren't as long as they are a part of, or otherwise friends of the family.

Another key component is that they never seem to regard the things they engage in as odd, or fully realize that most people would consider the way they live not to be normal; and while that does fit with the concept of rich elites being out of touch with society, it could also be used as a metaphor for what working class people have to do in order to survive being unthinkable to the elites. (Namely in a-the wealthy, contrary to what they say, can't handle everyday jobs like what they claim to have started out as-kind of way.)

In reality a working class version of the Addams Family might look like a family who all live in the same house/apartment/rental due to practicality as opposed to ancestral family home reasons. Who have a hard time finding the right place to live, spending alot of time trying to find the appropriately haunted, dismal, mold infested place that hasn't been condemned or had its neighbourhood gentrified yet. If needing new furniture they'd probably go shopping at dodgy back alley thrifts stores, yardsales or even picking up pieces left by the side of the road hoping that what they find might be haunted/cursed. For meals they might regularly be making use of roadkill, foraging poisonous garden weeds /snails/frogs/toadstools, or even at their local abattoir purchasing offcuts of meat (think the eyes, trotters, ears, tongue, brains, blood, bones etc). They would still regularly consume various poisons albeit slightly less exotic ones such as your bleaches, drain cleaners or rat poison. Perhaps if they lived close to a fruit canning factory they might be able to purchase/take home large quantities of cherry/peach/apricot stones for cheap and eat them similar to how we eat nuts. They may not have a family graveyard, but they would probably routinely go for walks around any local ones the way we go for walks around public parks, allowing kids to play over at cemeteries/abandoned churches while the elders might feed the local crows/ravens. The kids might still keep pet spiders albeit rescues as opposed to thoroughbred (such as the banana spiders you might sometimes hear rumours of lurking in the fruit isle) along with leeches or a large (escaped/abandoned) poisonous snake as a family pet. They may still have carnivorous houseplants, just more ones rescued on the brink of death from the local walmart/grocery store bargain section or found in a local back alley, that after some coaching, began consuming things other than flies. Even if they didn't have the money for florists or enough room to grow roses they still could pick the large thorny stems of wild roses and brambles growing in ditches. Furthermore they still could genuinely love most forms of gothic literature, even if their books might be a bit weather beaten or smelling faintly of mildew.

For bonus points they might use hostile architecture such as anti-homeless spikes the way we use park benches. (Heck, I think even the regular Addams Family might do that.)

You couldn’t do a working class version of the Addams Family without turning them into something else entirely, because the fundamental ambiguity of “okay, are these people, like, vampires or something, or are rich people just Like That” is absolutely essential to the bit.

[mainetravelguide]

Get Ready to Explore: 5 Kittery Maine Attractions That Will Wow You!

Kittery, Maine, is a lovely coastal town filled with history, adventure, and beautiful views. Close to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Kittery is a great place to enjoy outdoor fun, tasty food, and unique shops that showcase New England charm. It has something for everyone, whether you love history, nature, or good food. Here are five Kittery Maine Attractions that you absolutely cannot miss.

1. Fort McClary State Historic Site

Fort McClary, dating back to the 18th century, played a crucial role in the defense of the area. Today, visitors can explore the historic fortifications, including the stone barracks and coastal artillery. The site offers stunning views of the Piscataqua River and is perfect for a leisurely stroll.

Highlights:

Guided tours available during the summer.

Scenic picnic spots with breathtaking views.

Interpretive signs detailing the fort's history.

2. Kittery Outlets

For those who love to shop, Kittery Outlets is a must-visit destination. Home to over 60 stores, including popular brands and unique boutiques, this shopping haven offers everything from clothing to home goods.

Notable Stores:

Nike Factory Store

Coach

Kate Spade New York

Make sure to take advantage of the seasonal sales and discounts to find great deals at these Kittery Maine attractions!

3. Seapoint Beach

Seapoint Beach is a beautiful stretch of sand perfect for a day of relaxation. With its gentle waves and scenic views, it’s ideal for sunbathing, swimming, or simply enjoying a peaceful stroll along the shore.

Things to Do:

Sunbathe on the sandy beach.

Walk along the water’s edge and collect seashells.

Watch the stunning sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.

READ ALSO: 4 Restaurants in Kennebunk, ME That Will Leave You Wanting More

4. The Kittery Historical and Naval Museum

Learn about Kittery’s rich maritime history at the Kittery Historical and Naval Museum. This small but informative museum features exhibits on local shipbuilding, fishing, and the town’s naval heritage.

Exhibit Highlights:

Artifacts from the region’s shipbuilding industry.

Historical photographs and documents.

Displays showcasing Kittery's role in the U.S. Navy.

5. Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier

No visit to Kittery is complete without indulging in fresh seafood. Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier is a local favorite, where you can enjoy a delicious lobster dinner right by the water. The casual atmosphere and picturesque views make it an ideal spot for a memorable meal.

Must-Try Items:

Lobster rolls

Clam chowder

Fried clams

Conclusion

Kittery Maine offer a perfect mix of history, relaxation, shopping, and culinary delights. From exploring the historic fort and unwinding on the beach to savoring fresh seafood, Kittery has something for everyone. With these Kittery Maine Attractions on your itinerary, you’re sure to have an unforgettable experience.

[common-man]

Good one.

A share from another group..

Today is Madras Day Some details on Madras (Chennai):

Chennai - MADRAS

Chennai is the only city in India which will have 3 international ports, Chennai port, Ennore port, 3rd one coming up at Kaattupalli.

Chennai is the only city where ROYAL ENFIELD Bikes are manufactured, in the World.

Chennai has the Longest Beach in india, 12 kms urban beach, 2nd Longest in the World.

Chennai is the only city which houses a National Park within city limits. The Guindy National Park.

Chennai is the only city which has three rivers flowing through it, Adai aaru (Adayar), Coovum Aaru, Kottralai (Kosasthalai) Aaru. Aaru — river.

Chennai's OMR - Old Mahabalipuram Road is the Single Largest IT corridor in India.

Chennai is the Single Largest Automobile Manufacturer in Asia. Fondly called the Detroit of Asia.

Chennai is the 2nd city in the world to become a Municipal corporation next to London, in the year 1688.

Chennai houses the Largest Bus Terminus in Asia at Koyambedu.

Chennai is the birth place of Chicken 65, Hotel Buhari.

Chennai has the Largest Library in Asia, Aringnar Anna Centenary Library.

Chennai's Vandalur Zoo is the Largest Zoo in India.

Chennai's Guindy Engineering college, the Oldest in India, 1794.

2 of the Top Ten Engineering Colleges in India located in a single road, IIT Madras, CEG(College of Engineering ��� Guindy / Guindy Engineering College), at Sardar Patel Road, Chennai.

Chennai houses the Oldest Shopping Mall in India, Spencer plaza, 1863.

Oldest Human Habitat, in the world found at Athirambakkam, Chennai

The Madras High Court is the World's second Largest Court Complex.

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Madras School of Art is the Oldest Fine Arts Institute in India(1850).

Higginbothams, Mount Road, Chennai is the Oldest Book Store in India (1844).

EID Parry, Chennai is the Oldest company in India (1780).

MRF, Chennai is the largest Tyre Manufacturer in India.

Madras Regiment is the Oldest Infantry Regiment of Indian Army(1750).

AVM Studio is the oldest surviving Film Production house in India.

St. George's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School is the oldest School in India (1715).

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MASTER LIST OF STORES AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!!!

Adidas:

Aeropostale: 

Abercrombie & Fitch: 

American Eagle: 

Armani: 

Banana Republic: 

Barnes & Noble: Uses Rfid tags and sometimes spider wraps on kpop albums and anime figures if there’s frequent theft in area. Cameras are not actively monitored, but are checked after theft. Store managers are the only ones who have the authority to call the police. Store managers are the only staff who can trail shoplifters, but they will give aggressive customer service if they suspect you. They won’t chase. Pretty easy to lift from. 

Bath & Body Works: Intermediate 

No LP, and cameras aren't actively monitored. The stores are small and have many employees mostly concentrated at the counters except for a greeter who helps customers with questions. They don't prosecute, but they call mall security and will let them determine if police will be called. This is a store only good for small lifts, and then leaving quickly.

Bed, Bath, and Beyond: Out of business.

Best Buy: There is security in the front. They will tackle. Very hard to lift from.

Bloomingdales: 

Books-a-million: 

Burlington Coat Factory: 

Carson’s: 

Chanel: 

COACH: 

Costco: Wouldn’t recommend. Unless you have a gift card, they will use your membership info to find out more about you.

CVS:  Uses RFID tags on some products (some medicines and some makeup) but that varies on the location. Some at locations the security towers don’t go off (don’t risk it). Semi-Easy

 They have no chase policy and workers aren’t allowed to do anything. They can’t stop you, or ask to check your bag unless it’s LP. Cameras are usually non actively monitored. LP rotates regionally, usually working two, 8-hour shifts per week at specific stores.

Dick’s Sporting Goods: Not recommended for beginners. Conceal in dressing room or in tall aisles. Check for stickers/tags and dispose of accordingly. RFID Tags on clothes can set off alarms.

Dillard’s: Hard store. Dedicated LP.

Dollar General: Super easy, conceal in aisles. some stores are going out of business, take advantage of areas without cameras.

Dollar Tree: Beginner Friendly Store 

Oftentimes, the cameras are fake. Few employees are usually in the store. DT doesn't want to waste money on security or LP because their products are cheap. 

Family Dollar: Uses rfid tags on electronics, some hair and body products. 

At most they will have four employees in the store, but they usually only have one or two. Extremely easy as long as you watch over your shoulders. At some locations the workers are required to tell you to leave your book bag at the front. If you're a school student—but they usually don’t care enough to say it or enforce the rule.

Semi-Easy

Five and Below: 

Finish Line/Footlocker: 

Flying Tiger: Medium

No LP, but small with a lot of cameras. Went to one in a mall

Food Lion: 

Gamestop: 

GAP: 

GNC: 

Gucci: Best for a grab and run.

H&M: 

Hobby Lobby: So easy. The aisles are very tall and usually the only cameras are near the front by the registers. Body concealing is recommended.

Hollister: There are cameras. Hook is required to detag. Fairly easy so long as you are not counted for clothes. Security is seldom called, so just be sneaky and don’t get sloppy.

Home Depot: 

Hot Topic: Use Pencil Tags and Ink tags. Sometimes there’s a camera up front near the desk but usually there’s no camera. Depends on the value, store location, and what the item is.

Jo-Ann Fabrics: Just as easy as Hobby Lobby, but there is a camera at the beginning of the entrance. Conceal in blind spots near the back of the store. Watch out for customers.

JC Penny: 

King Super’s: 

K-Mart: 

Kohl’s: 

Kroger: 

Lord and Taylor: 

Lowes: 

Lush:

Macy’s: 

Martin’s (closing): 

Meijers: 

Mervyns: 

Michael’s: Conceal in blind spots, quite easy as long as you avoid cameras. I wouldn’t recommend going super often as most stores exits are located by the registers and you have to walk past a cashier to leave. 

Michael Kor’s: 

Nike: Stickers on apparel tags. Take clothing and conceal in fitting room. For shoes, use structured bag and conceal where there aren’t any cameras. Check shoes for any stickers or tags beforehand. 

Nordstrom: If you are a teen, SA will be on your ass. Not only are they paid on commission, they make extra for catching shoplifters.

Office Depot/Max: Barely any cameras except near the front. Don’t try and get printer ink. School supplies are easy, just body conceal in aisles. Watch out for workers.

Old Navy: 

Pet-Co: 

PetSmart: 

Rite Aid: 

Ross: 

Safeway: 

Sam’s Club: 

Sears: 

Sephora: Crouch down to conceal, and don’t go around in circles too much. If you have a blind spot, gather everything you want, conceal, and discreetly leave. Walk around the check out area so you look like you’re considering purchasing items.

Sheetz: 

Spencer’s: 

Staples: Same as Office Depot.

Stop & Shop: 

Sunglass Hut: Easier to bring an old pair of sunglasses and switch them. Check tags, and don’t go if it’s not busy. LP situation is unknown but it’s good to practice sleight of hand.

Target: Uses RFID and hard tags. Notoriously hard to lift from, build’s cases, and employees and security are allowed to chase.

Things Remembered:

Toys R Us: 

Tuesday Morning: 

Ulta: Easier than Sephora. Conceal in haircare or while crouching. They cannot chase. Watch out for customers and don’t linger around too much in blind spots.

Vans: 

Virginia Diner Shoppe:

Walmart:

Walgreens:

Wawa:

Wegman’s:

Zumiez: 

7-Eleven: Easy to lift food and candy. Don’t exactly know if they have tags but if you body conceal

There's info still needed so dm me to help!

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Thursday, 6 June, 2024.

What will the weather be ?? It will be sunny and in the high 80's.

Warmup

Row 500m

Strength

Power Cleans..........5 / 5 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 2 / 2

Touch & Go....................Progress Weight

Bernie/Chase=205.....Ed=175.....Tim=165.....Average Dave=155 Herb/Dyer=145.....Tom=115.....Alicia=105.....Coach=95 Shannon/Joe=85.....Britt=75.....Sandy=25.....Sam=??.....Paul="not here"......Sabrina=did it

WOD

Equipment

2 Dumb-Bells..........(50/35/20)

ERGs

5 Rounds

8 Pushups With Elevated Feet On Bench or Box.

8 Push Press.....(DB's)

8 Front Rack Lunge Steps.....(DB's)

Run 200 / Row-Ski 250 / Bike 500m

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Notes

Wine and snacks around the picnic table followed. There was a surplus of wine and food but it took 2 hours to consume it.

Chase came and shared the Gilbert's exploits. Everyone is happy and healthy. He admits to already changing a few diapers which is disgusting work. If I was Chase I would go hunting Mule Deer in New Mexico for at least a year.

Big Lew, Coach, and Old Joe The Bird Man are going on a road trip in the morning. We are going to the secret source of the World's Best Bird Seed mixtures. It is in a family run (Birkman's) factory-store in a Bowling Green suburb. We are getting about 50 big bags of "Cardinal Crunch" and "Chickadee Munch", plus several big bags of their superb doggie biscuits. Prior to visiting the family factory store we will have breakfast at Melissa's, which is a most fantastically superb family restaurant nearby and it is always very busy and patrons smoke cigarettes. This is an all day road trip. I wish we could take some of you along to share this experience but it is an OLD Boy's Road Trip and over 3 is a crowd.

Saturday at 0730 & 0930.

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Mastering the Art of Badminton: A Guide to Becoming a Skillful Player

The battle royale of the IPL 2023 between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans garnered 3.4 crore viewers! Cricket may be the most-watched game in India, but badminton is not far behind. India has produced top badminton stars for ages. From Prakash Padukone and Pullela Gopichand to Parupalli Kashyap, Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, and Kidambi Srikanth, badminton is in the blood of Indians.

Badminton is one of the most popular sports among the general public. Did you know Yonex is eyeing a 15%-20% year-on-year growth in India? The well-known Japanese brand announced its second factory in Bengaluru at the beginning of the year. All these things signify one thing: Indians love badminton. It is their past-time as well as their passion.

Suppose you are keen on learning the game of badminton and building your career as a professional or are interested in becoming a better player for your next colony tournament. In that case, you need to become a skillful player.

What are the Tips for Becoming the Next Badminton Champ?

Badminton is a captivating sport that requires a combination of physical prowess, strategic thinking, and lightning-fast reflexes. So let’s explore various aspects that help you become a skilled player.

1. Choose the Right Badminton Racket

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Additionally, choose proper badminton shoes that offer stability, cushioning, and good traction on the court, thus, reducing the chances of an injury.

2. Learn the Basics and Master Different Shots

To master the art of badminton, establish a robust foundation by learning the basics. Explore different types of grips and understand how they can affect your shot, speed, and skill. Do not confuse badminton racket grips with varying grips of badminton. The latter is the way you hold a racket. Did you know there are several different subtypes of badminton grips in addition to backhand and forehand? For example, a bevel grip is a popular subtype for most backhand shots.

Furthermore, learn the importance of agile footwork to ensure your speed on the court. Practice forward, backward, and sideways footwork and understand how to change direction quickly. Quick footwork will keep your opponent on the edge and surprise them.

You should always pay attention to one more aspect of badminton basics. Learn the different types of badminton shots, from clears, net lifts, and net shots to smashes and drives. You must know the proper technique, correct positioning, racket angle, trajectory, and swing to stand out from the crowd and pave your way toward becoming a professional.

3. Building your Game Strategy

You can either play badminton in a singles format or a doubles one. Each format has a unique set of skills and strategies that you must learn. Your footwork, positioning, and shot selection will depend on the format you select.

Additionally, your racket choice will also change. For example, a singles player usually prefers a heavy racket in the range of the 3U weight category (approximately 85-89.9 grams). For this reason, the Yonex Astrox 99 Pro badminton racket is popular among badminton professionals who play a singles game.

On the other hand, a doubles player prefers a lightweight 4U racket (approximately 80-84.9 grams), such as the Yonex Astrox 88S Pro, for fast rallies.

On top of your format choice, your game strategies can be a mix of attack, defense, power, skill, control, etc. Each game and opponent will be different, so you must analyze the match conditions, make quick decisions, and stay flexible about choosing various playing styles.

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Parents, sisters join Lancaster Bible College runner Dana Keller in Pennsylvania after fleeing Kyiv, Ukraine

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Dana Keller had to warn her family of impending danger. She was 5,000 miles away on the campus of Lancaster Bible College, but Dana knew her mother, father and two younger sisters were likely still asleep inside their third-floor apartment in Kyiv, Ukraine.

She picked up her phone to alert her dad, Vitaly Keller, who awoke to a call from his eldest daughter.

“Check the news,” Dana Keller said.

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“Wait, I can hear something outside,” he said. “I’ll call you later.”

Windows to the Keller apartment were rattling as Russian bombs rained down on a nearby airport and factory. Vitaly Keller, a Russian national, awoke his wife, Alexandra, a native of Ukraine. Their home countries were now at war.

Within the next 24 hours, the pair made a life-altering decision to flee with their children. But where they would go was a question mark. Desperate to get his family to safety, Vitaly Keller turned to faith-based personal connections established decades earlier and an ocean away in Pennsylvania.

Fleeing Ukraine

“Everyone was running in different directions,” Vitaly Keller recalled of the panic that set in on the streets of Kyiv in the first hours of the war.

Customers in a nearby grocery store ran from shelf to shelf. Long lines formed at banks and ATM machines.

The Kellers returned to their apartment.

“I told my kids to do their homework,” he said. “We didn’t know what else to do.”

He realized that night his family had to leave. They could drive to western Ukraine, where he knew some friends willing to take them in.

“We were thinking we’d go … for a couple weeks and then come back home,” he said.

Before they headed west, though, the Kellers drove east to another apartment complex to pick up a mother and her 11-year-old boy they knew from church. The boy was so frightened Vitaly Keller entered the apartment and carried him out.

Meanwhile, Dana Keller had been left wondering about the safety of her family since alerting her dad of the initial Russian invasion.

“It was scary,” she said. “When I couldn’t hear from them anymore I started crying. My friends were next to me. We all started praying.”

“I had this feeling of guilt,” she recalled. “I wanted to be there and help. But when I think logically, I would not have been able to help much.”

Her dad finally called her back when the Kellers made it to western Ukraine, but only after having been stopped several times on the trip by Ukrainian troops who were suspicious of Vitaly Keller’s Russian roots.

“At all the blockposts in Ukraine I would be interrogated,” he recalled. “I thought it would just be safer to go abroad. And it would be safer for our kids.”

The Kellers drove across the western border of Ukraine to Budapest, Hungary, staying for two days with a friend who had moved from Kyiv to Budapest a few years earlier.

Meanwhile, Dana Keller was back at LBC communicating through the Telegram app with families in Switzerland, where she had studied for a year before she came to LBC. It led to a church near Bern, the capital of Switzerland, taking in the Kellers and finding them a host family and later an apartment.

“I finally felt they were safe when they went to Switzerland,” she recalled.

Dana Keller visited her family in Switzerland last summer before returning to LBC in August. Wanting to join his eldest daughter in the United States, Vitaly Keller reached out to church friends in Pennsylvania he had first met more than 20 years earlier.

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After fleeing Ukraine, the Keller family briefly lived in Sweden before coming to the United States. Clockwise from left, Daliah, Vitaly, Dana and Anita. Summer 2022.

Submitted, Vitaly Keller

Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, Vitaly Keller, now 48, came to America for the first time in early adulthood to complete a one-year seminary program as a student at Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

With monetary support as a missionary for some American churches, many of them in Pennsylvania, he returned to Russia to plant New Life Baptist Church in St. Petersburg in September 2000. He served as its pastor until 2018, when he felt the urge to move on.

“There was an internal feeling our mission was completed there in Russia,” he said.

The family then moved to Kyiv, Ukraine, the hometown of Vitaly Keller’s wife, Alexandra. The pair met in the late 1990s when Vitaly tagged along with a team of professors teaching at a seminary in Kyiv.

“We went outside and preached on the streets,” he said of the family’s move to Ukraine. “We would then invite those interested into our home. It was more like church-planting through our house. We then built a network of house churches.”

Over the years, Vitaly Keller returned to America to visit the churches who were supporting him as a missionary. Dana Keller learned about LBC on one of these trips, during which she and her father stayed at an apartment next to Calvary Baptist Church in Montgomery County. The apartment is specifically used by missionaries when visiting the church.

The Kellers minus Dana moved into that apartment in September. While their safety was no longer in question and the family was no longer a continent apart, different challenges awaited them as they worked to build a new life in the United States.

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Ukrainian father, son thriving with Lancaster Floorball Club, as home country approaches 1 year of war with Russia

‘They’re overwhelmed’

The Keller family, from left to right, Dana, Vitaly, Daliia, Alexandra, Anita. This photo was taken around Christmas 2021, just a couple months before Russia invaded Ukraine.

Submitted, Vitaly Keller

Dana Keller’s two younger sisters, Daliah, 14, and Anita, 16, are attending Calvary Baptist School in Lansdale, Montgomery County.

“They’re just getting to know English,” Dana Keller said. “The 14-year-old is struggling. She doesn’t understand most of what is going on in school. Every time they come home, it’s homework, homework, homework. They’re overwhelmed.”

“Sometimes they’re up until midnight doing homework,” Vitaly Keller said. “Anita is OK with English. Daliah is still struggling. When she talks she’s not as brave to talk because she is afraid to make mistakes. So when she talks, she talks in a softer voice, so then we can’t hear her and ask her to speak louder, which just discourages her even more from talking.”

Faith Church in neighboring Bucks County raised money to purchase the Kellers a car, a Mazda5.

“On the weekends, sometimes my dad will pick me up,” Dana Keller said. “I also know a girl from school (at LBC) whose family lives next to where my family lives right now, so she’ll drive me back when she goes home.”

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Dana Keller, a sophomore from Kyiv, Ukraine, during Lancaster Bible College track and field practice at Lancaster Catholic’s Crusader Stadium in Manheim Twp. Tuesday March 28, 2023.

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When she’s not in competitions with LBC’s track and field or cross country teams on the weekends, Dana Keller is with her family in Montgomery County. They’ll often spend the time together by going on long walks.

“Ukrainians walk a lot,” Vitaly Keller said. “We go to different parks, trails. We are always walking somewhere.”

The active lifestyle is ultimately what led Dana Keller to take up running at LBC, where she’s become a standout distance runner.

“With her, the longer the better,” LBC track and field coach Melissa Baughman said. “She loves anything where she has to push the limits.”

In turn, Dana Keller has found an outlet when school and life become too much to handle.

“When I feel bad I tend to go running,” she said. “It’s a good stress reliever.”’

While she is attending LBC on a student visa, the rest of her family is living in the United States through the Uniting for Ukraine program, which provides a pathway for Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members to stay in the United States for a two-year period.

Vitaly and Alexandra Keller, 47, work as janitors at the school where their younger daughters now attend.

Asked if he feels like his ministry has been put on pause, Vitaly Keller said, “No. The ministry continues. In the morning I work connecting with everyone from our home churches back in Ukraine who are now spread to different countries,” he said. “We also have house churches and Bible studies here. And we are connecting with other Ukrainians here in the United States.”

He’s also connecting with family back home in Russia, although those conversations have become more complicated due to the war.

Love and war

When she’s not in competitions with LBC’s track and field or cross country teams on the weekends, Dana Keller often visits her parents and sisters at their apartment in Montgomery County. From left, Daliah, Dana and Anita.

Submitted, Vitaly Keller

Vitaly Keller has a sister who lives in Russia. That sister has a son, his nephew, who is fighting for Russia.

“Every day I speak to different Russians,” he said. “They don’t understand. Their minds are full of Russian propaganda. … I’m supposed to love them but I don’t know how to talk to them lovingly if all they want to talk about is the war.”

Meanwhile, the bond between the Kellers has grown stronger.

“I can’t take everything that happened as very bad,” Dana Keller said. “There were good parts of it. The good part is now my family is here.”

She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at LBC, a passion that partly stems from her enjoyment of crime shows.

“I’m leaning on a sphere of policing but I’m not sure yet,” she said of her career choice. “I want it to be as active as possible, physically.”

While Vitaly Keller has expressed interest in returning to Ukraine, his daughter isn’t sure of the future beyond her graduation from LBC in two years.

“I don’t know if there will be something to go back to,” she said. “It’s going to be so ruined. I don’t know if there’s a future in Ukraine.”

Im glad they are all together again but why do we have to worry about Ukraine? You all want us out of your conflicts but now you want our help? Make up your minds!

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