#Germany vs India

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Same-sex marriage in 2003 vs. 2013 vs. 2023

(20 years of change)

More info below:

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2003:

Marriage : Netherlands, Belgium, British Columbia (CA), Ontario (CA)

Civil unions : France (including overseas territories), Germany, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Greenland, Rio Negro (AR), Ciudad de Buenos Aires (AR), California (US), New York (US), Hawaii (US), Vermont (US), Canary Islands (ES), Aragon (ES), Catalonia (ES), Andalusia (ES), Extremadura (ES), Castilla-La Mancha (ES), Castilla-Leon (ES), Madrid (ES), Valencia (ES), Asturias (ES), Basque Country (ES), Navarre (ES), Balearics (ES), Quebec (CA), Alberta (CA), Manitoba (CA), Nova Scotia (CA), Geneva (CH), Zurich (CH), Portugal.

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2013:

Marriage : Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, France (including overseas territories), Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, New Zealand, Washington (US), California (US), New Mexico (US), Minnesota (US), Iowa (US), Maryland (US), DC (US), New Jersey (US), Delaware (US), New York (US), Connecticut (US), Rhode Island (US), Vermont (US), Massachusetts (US), New Hampshire (US), Maine (US), Hawaii (US), Mexico City (MX), Quintana Roo (MX).

Civil unions : Greenland, Colombia, Ecuador, Merida (VZ), United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Finland, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Australia

Recognizes marriages performed abroad : All 32 Mexican states and Israel

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2023:

Marriage : Netherlands (including overseas territories), Belgium, United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, US Virgin Islands, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Malvinas/Falklands, France (including overseas territories), Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Germany, Slovenia, Switzerland, Austria, Malta, Guernsey, Jersey, United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Ireland, Gibraltar, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, Luxembourg, Faroe Islands, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, St. Helena, Pitcairn Islands, Gibraltar.

Civil unions : Bolivia, Italy, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Aruba, Curaçao, Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, Cyprus, Estonia, Liechtenstein 

Recognizes marriages performed abroad : Namibia, Israel, Nepal, American Samoa

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Future :

Same-sex marriage is under consideration by the legislature or the courts in Aruba, Curaçao, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, India, Japan, Liechtenstein, Namibia, the Navajo Nation, Nepal, Thailand, and Venezuela, and all countries bound by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR), which includes Barbados, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Suriname.

Civil unions are being considered in a number of countries, including Lithuania, Peru, the Philippines, South Korea, Ukraine, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Latvia, Panama, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Thailand, and Venezuela.

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[astrobiscuits]

Astro obs part 9

🐌 The planets in your 12th house indicate your sleeping style:

Sun in 12th house - their sleep schedule is extremely messed up; for them, daylight hours = nighttime hours and vice versa, so they have trouble being themselves during the day; their true self comes out at night

Moon in 12th house - goes to sleep very late; full moons have a special effect on these people; their intuition is more clear at night; as kids, they probably slept a lot with their mother

Mercury in 12th house - loves texting/calling people late at night; they might journal their thoughts before sleep because they overthink a lot and it helps to clear their mind or maybe they just like to relax by reading a book at night

Venus in 12th house - cares a lot about getting their "beauty sleep"; sleeps with sleep masks on, buys expensive bed lingerie, skincare night routine might be very important; loves sleeping in general lmao

Mars in 12th house - enjoys working out before going to sleep, can go to sleep angry because they tend to get into conflict more at night than during the day

I have Uranus in 12th house and i can be both a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper, depending on where i am. For example, when i'm traveling, during the first night i wake up several times, but from the second night on i sleep like a baby lmao. Another thing would be that i can't sleep in a quiet car but i don't have any problem sleeping during a thunderstorm

🐌 Mars in fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sag) and Mars in 3rd house individuals love riding motorbikess

🐌 While Mars in 9th house peeps would probably love to go on a world tour on their motorbike. The sign ruling their 9th house represents the countries they would love to visit (i'm aware that some of these can only be visited by plane, take it with a grain of salt): 

♈ in 9th house: Ireland, Poland, Japan, Zimbabwe

♉ in 9th house: Cuba, Paraguay, South Africa, East Timor

♊ in 9th house: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Montenegro

♋ in 9th house: Canada, USA, Bahamas, Argentina, Slovenia, Madagascar

♌ in 9th house: Hawaii, France, Italy, The Netherlands, India, South Korea, Peru, Bolivia

♍ in 9th house: Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Vietnam

♎ in 9th house: Belgium, Portugal, China, Equatorial Guinea, Lesotho

♏ in 9th house: Panama, Spain, Turkey, Arab countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE), Palestine, Lebanon

♐ in 9th house: Finland, Lithuania, Romania, Tanzania, Thailand

♑ in 9th house: UK, Germany, Czech Republic, Australia, Camerun

♒ in 9th house: Greece, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka

♓ in 9th house: Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Mauritius, Saint Lucia

🐌 I have a feeling Pisces Suns like to spend their time in a garage lmao. Mostly because their opposing sign, Virgo, would hate to spend time in a garage due to how dirty it can get.

🐌As a 7th house Sun who's been in love for almost a year now (haha, are we surprised, ofcours not; i'm not even in a relationship with him but ugh we're so perfect for each other), i realised that Sun in 7th house people tend to behave differently with their partner when they're in a healthy relationship vs when they're in a toxic one

Sun in 7th house in:

♈ Aries in a healthy relationship: empowers their partner, knows how to balance me time vs us time in a healthy manner, encourages their partner to take safe risks

♈ Aries in an unhealthy relationship: impulsive, impatient, selfish, dismisses their partner's feelings, often controlled by rage, prone to abusing their partner

♉ Taurus in a healthy relationship: veryyy generous (their love language is gift giving), accommodating to their partner's wants and needs, cooks for their partner

♉ Taurus in an unhealthy relationship: stubborn af, hard to please, focused more on the material gain from their partner rather than the love they share

♊ Gemini in a healthy relationship: curious, always lightens the mood of their partner by cracking up tons of jokes or telling them funny stories, knows that communication is key to everything so they're not afraid to discuss serious topics, teaches their partner a lot of random stuff

♊ Gemini in an unhealthy relationship: superficial, doesn't have a problem moving on from their partner to another person in a matter of seconds, if they're still in school/college, then they prioritize studying over their partner

♋ Cancer in a healthy relationship: nurturing, knows how to balance babying their partner vs being babied by their partner, emotionally vulnerable, feels safe enough to present their partner to their family early on in the relationship

♋ Cancer in a unhealthy relationship: if they don't trust their partner, they tend to become emotionally closed off to hide their deep sadness; defensive, but if their partner attackes them, then they'll hide, worries excessively, avoids presenting their partner to their family

♌ Leo in a healthy relationship: treats their partner like the king/queen they are, keeps their ego in check so it doesn't interfere with the relationship, if they've got artistic talents (music, acting, art etc.), they'll show their love for their partner by performing in front of them

♌ Leo in an unhealthy relationship: egocentric, shows off their partner/relationship too much out of pride, often feels entitled in the relationship and wants to be put on a pedestal by their partner

♍ Virgo in a healthy relationship: selfless to a healthy degree, remembers every lil detail from every casual conversations with their partner just to please them, remembers every important date and plans ahead for it, takes care of their partner when they're sick

♍ Virgo in a unhealthy relationship: critical, overfixates on past hurts and mistakes that their partner made in the relationship (often times their partner doesn't even remember those things because they're usually not that serious), loves their pets more than their partner

♎ Libra in a healthy relationship: romantic, charismatic, truly values their partner and the relationship with them, acts fair in the relationship, teaches their partner lovingly about the importance of honesty, truth and a healthy give and take dynamic in a relationship

♎ Libra in an unhealthy relationship: doesn't prioritize the relationship; instead, they flirt with others despite being in a relationship, emotionally detached, cold and calculated in their current relationship

♏ Scorpio in a healthy relationship: loyal, loves their partner deeply and intensely, but without suffocating them, keeps their partner's secrets like they're a locked safe box with no public access

♏ Scorpio in an unhealthy relationship: obsessive, manipulative, seeks to dominate their partner, displays stalkish behaviour in the relationship, liar

♐ Sagittarius in a healthy relationship: exposes their partner to various cultures, belief systems and philosophies to expand their mind and form their own opinion on certain topics, loves freely but is still able to maintain a long-term relationship, improves their partner's mood, usually brings an element of surprise and excitement to the relationship

♐ Sagittarius in an unhealthy relationship: travels in order to avoid dealing with their partner, parties a bit too much, doesn't take the relationship seriously

♑ Capricorn in a healthy relationship: loves their partner in a mature, serious and secure manner, doesn't shy away from improving their partner's social status and/or career if they can, discusses plans for the future (getting married, having kids, adopting pets, buying a house) with their partner early on in the relationship, they make time for their partner, despite the fact that they're busy most of the time

♑ Capricorn in an unhealthy relationship: displays no emotions or physical affection in the relationship, has a hard time communicating their thoughts with their partner, settles in a relationship for the wrong reasons (money/kids/safety/"i'm getting old and i need to have my life established"), prioritizes work/career over their partner

♒ Aquarius in a healthy relationship: flexible, makes their partner's dreams and aspirations come true (whether they're related to the relationship or not), has got a very open-minded attitude towards their partner's opinions, lifestyle and identity, takes the time to become friends firsts with their future partner because they value a relationship built on solid foundation (often times their partner is also their best friend), knows how to balance couple time vs time with friends

♒ Aquarius in an unhealthy relationship: displays wishy-washy behaviour, emotionally detached, prioritizes their friends over their partner, seeks online validation from strangers and acquaintances to fulfill their needs

♓ Pisces in a healthy relationship: sensitive to their partner's emotions, knows how to balance wearing their heart on their sleeve vs hiding their emotions in unfavourable circumstances, always honest with their partner

♓ Pisces in an unhealthy relationship: prone to drown their relationship problems and sorrows in alcohol, drugs and meds for mental health issues, runs away from problems instead of dealing with them with their partner, displays dishonesty to a fault, prone to self-sabotage

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Shadowban Survival Guide

(scroll down on the guide)

List of arcs and events:

The color war:

Earliest point in the arc we could find. The purple revolution begins. Green joins the revolution.

That time when figuratively everyone got possessed:

Earliest point in the arc we could find.

The UwU revolution:

Earliest point in the arc we could find.

Sealand dying and being revived:

Death. Revival. Death again, but this time they become death's assistant.

IKEA-Party City War:

Earliest point in the arc.

Goose god vs. Waste management war:

Earliest point. Waste management also declaring war. Goose god and waste management making an alliance to stop @/france-unofficial from attacking bean and making Bean sad.

New Zealand vs. Australia war:

Earliest point. New Zealand changing targets to England instead.

Bean getting kidnapped:

Earliest point.

Bean getting kidnapped again (by gimmick nose thief this time.):

Earliest point. Waste management selling their soul so they can see bean again. Molossia scratching and paralyzing Sealand. Sealand getting their souls stolen by gimmick nose thief.

List of gimmick blogs (copied from @/gimmick-simp, @/antarcitica-official, and @/celestial-same-picverse, and then added some missing ones):

@totally-official-gmail @totally-amazon @pizza-hut-official @spotify-official @truly-jcjenson

@bigbasket-notreally @discorddotcum-official @homedepot @im-pandora-i-promise @femboy-totally-bing

@kahoot-official @100percent-shell-oil @assistant-to-the-shell @truly-bath-and-body-works @definitely-tiktok-trust

@unofficially-joann-fabric @its-sanrio-official @the-real-gmail @apple-unofficial @jack-in-the-box-official

@official-arbys @officialtinder @realgoogleslides @reallytimhortons @officially-ikea

@claires-unofficial @barnes-and-noble-official @realgoogleclassroom @real-sephora @pizza-hut-unofficial

@google-news-official @totally-official-gmail @bingle-official @basically-bumble @def-bjs-guys

@official-opera-gx @official-firefox-nightly @the-mcdonalds @realgoogledocs @mcdonalds-official

@totally-bing @operagxreal @official-fedex @firehouse-subs-fr @k-f-c-official

@the-real-google @totally-ikea @taco-bell-unofficial @spotify-kids-real @the-real-victorias-secret

@subway-official @big-mayo-official @/realsafari @incognito-mode-official @burgerking-official

@definitely-wikipedia @the-one-and-only-pornhub @the-one-and-only-duckduckgo @its-target-official @yes-im-youtube-kids

@walmart-the-official @duothelingo @firefox-official @femboy-hooters-real @fedex-official

@yamaha-official @youtubefr @actually-x @reality-official

@femboy-google-news-official @50percent-shell-oil @yahooo-official @totally-airbus @the-official-spirit-airlines

@100percent-chipotle @unofficialvine

@totally-brazil @totally-italy @very-real-australia @the-province-of-nova-scotia-real @official-new-zealand

@russia-totallyofficial @quebec-official @india-official @india-reblogs @telangana-official

@denmark-official @pakistan-official @definitely-brasil @non-tyrannical-usa @antarcitica-official

@spain-unofficial @definitely-canada @france-unofficial @the-state-of-georgia-official @official-denmark

@denmark-forreal @official-ireland @texas-real @massachusetts-official @new-york-for-real

@definitelytherepublicofireland @true-blue-straya @totally-germany @official-the-united-states @totally-france

@forever-scotland @germany-official @sovereign-state-of-alaska @guatemala-official @republic-of-molossia

@actually-alberta @the-principality-of-sealand @totally-oregon @yugoslavia-official

@the-chill-planet-uranus @the-serene-moon-luna @earth-fan @deimos-moon-of-terror @officially-capricorn

@the-radiant-sun @the-ringed-planet-saturn @the-red-planet-mars @the-real-uranus @celestial-same-picverse

@officially-taurus @the-lovely-planet-earth @posts-with-10000-notes-in-spirit @/i-hesitantly-say-ok

@i-say-not-ok @i-say-ok @the-us-navy-offical

@woo-in-different-lengths @official-garlic-bread @shakespeare-official-reblogs @gimmick-thief @hold-my-dr-pepper

@oscar-wilde-official-account @the-real-illinois @i-say-grape @the-kingdom-of-norway @denmarklandia-official

@i-say-bean @sweden-official @antarcitica-official @gimmick-nose-thief @gimmick-thief-thief

@tamil-nadu-official @tamilnadu-official @anti-totally-bing @antiquitian-empire @rocks-anon

@tagswoman @actual-aspec-military @pansexual-spaceforce @the-aplatonic-cavalry @the-pointing-anon

@bi-poly-space-station @bisexual-airforce @aro-sp-ace-force @nonbinary-coastguard @demi-demolitions

@queer-military-authorities @queer-military-treasury @the-missiles-guy @the-official-goose-god @the-official-gemini

@actual-transgender-navy @genderfluid-marine-corp @real-australian-army @real-hottopic

@same-pic-of-venus-everyday @same-pic-of-the-earth-everyday @same-pic-of-the-moon-everyday @same-pic-of-mars-everyday @same-pic-of-jupiter-everyday

@same-pic-of-saturn-everyday @the-real-uranus @same-pic-of-neptune-everyday @steve-not-anon @metal-frisbee

@earth-fan @not-10-salmon-in-a-png @same-pic-of-halleys-comet @same-pic-of-callisto-everyday @same-pic-of-eris-everyday @same-pic-of-kepler-186f-everyday

@same-pic-of-haumea-everyday @same-image-of-7-iris @book-nonsie-not-anon @celestial-same-picverse @same-pic-of-pluto-everyday

@same-pic-of-juno-everyday @same-pic-of-polaris-everyday @tomblrmartian @same-pic-of-a-blackhole-everyday @same-pic-of-the-stars-everyday

@alpha-centauri-everyday @same-cosmic-cliffs-pic-every-day @rose-nebula-always @same-pic-of-makemake-everyday @same-picture-of-europa

@same-pic-of-the-lagoon-nebula @star-that-eats-the-sun @jupiter-fan

@same-pic-of-triton-everyday @pq-anon @same-pic-of-ceres-everyday @same-pic-of-wolftopia-everyday

@same-pic-of-mars-everyday @same-pic-of-tres2b-everyday @samepicofthewowsignaleveryday @same-pic-of-the-blue-moon @same-image-of-hr8799e-every-day

@samepictureofsednadaily @moon-of-fear-phobos @totally-neptune-official @corvus-the-constellation @official-nissan

@hollowknight-reference @microsoft-edge-official @arethosewordsinthebible @the-gimmick-doctor @i-say-doot-doot

@i-say-ok @discord-marriage-bot-real @literally-leo @literally-luxembourg

@/same-pic-of-a-dictionary-daily @/same-pic-of-mercury-everyday @/hateful-daystar @//court-artist-under-the-stars @/samepicofproximacentaurieveryday @/same-pic-of-the-sun-everyday @/same-pic-of-the-blood-moon @/same-pic-of-uranus-everyday @/same-pic-of-venus-every-day @/same-pic-of-trans-jupiter @/ton-618-real @/same-pic-of-alpha-centaur-24-7 @/same-pic-of-andromeda-everyday @/same-pic-of-a-bagel-everyday @/same-pic-of-titan-every-day

@putting-iris-in-places @communist-usa-real

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FANDOM PET PEEVE #1

PEOPLE VS ACCURACY

TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ OPINION. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL IF YOU WANT TO COMMENT SOMETHING

My biggest pet peeve is people complaining about misrepresentation of a culture that's not even their own especially when MOST of the said actual people that has the said culture aren't even complaining about it and are even proud, and the complaint was towards a video game/cartoon/tv show that has a fantasy genre.

Yes, this post is about the most miserable side of the genshin community.

No. I don't think Germany have idols in their church, nor do China has birds that are actually divine beings who could turn into humans, or the Japanese people worship a certain god who has the control over thunder, nor do ancient Egypt, India, Persia, and Mesopotamia have magical plants or how France has gigantic magical crabs, a god who split herself into two parts and a magical machine that can determine who is guilty and who is not and nor do Hawaiian, Spanish, African, and Latino cultures have a blessing that can revive you after going to war and little dinosaur companions.

People need to realize and draw the line between reality and fiction. Genshin is fictional and is not supposed to accurately represent the people and culture they were inspired from.

People also need to realize the difference between inspired and based. Inspired means using different references and ideas to produce a new piece of creation. Based is having accuracies. Example is Demon Slayer which is a fantasy anime that is based on the Japanese culture. The show specifically mentions Taisho Era which is an actual period in Japan and they actually included real life references such as the Oiran walk. And Demon Slayer is also explicitly stated to be based of Japan.

image source: https://x.com/pov_anime/status/1471169935200059393?t=9bPjTYhTUag0MAa6FbLR0g&s=19

The Genshin country I want to focus on discussing is Natlan. Natlan is inspired by Hawaiian, Spanish, African, and Latino cultures. Does this determine the characters Nationality? No.

Also, are people aware that not everyone from the same culture or country would have the same complexion? Skin color varies even between literal siblings. Not because this character is inspired from this culture or country doesn't automatically mean that they're supposed to have this-that skin color.

Mualani is not Hawaiian that's why she doesn't have to be accurately represented as a Hawaiian. She's from Natlan, a fictional place that has it's own culture that is inspired from real life cultures.

Chasca is not from Chile, she's from the Flower Feather clan of Natlan—another fictional tribe from a fictional country of a fictional game. She doesn't need to actually portray whatever she was inspired from because her nationality is a fictional one.

A lot of hate towards Chasca is often reasoned to be because of her misrepresentation of a certain culture. But all I see in tw!tter and t!ktok are people saying how ugly her design is because of personal preferences and kept on insulting the character's design to the point that I feel bad for tha artists behind her.

Look. People can have different opinions and express it. Even I wasn't a fan of her design. But.. maybe.. just maybe.. Chasca isn't for me? Chasca isn't for everybody. She will have haters and she will also have fans. If you don't like her, skip her. If you don't like her design SKIP HER DAMN BANNER. Chasca, just like every character, has both haters and fans. People don't need to COMPLAIN EVERY DAMN TIME.

But I really.. really don't get why people need to complain every minute and every second as if her design insults them on a personal level. If you don't like her, then she's not made for you.

This reminded me of how some people complained about Olivia Rodrigo's song "Ballad of a homeschooled girl". People are complaining that it's "not relatable" and "that's not what homeschooled is". Maybe because it was Olivia's experience and not theirs? Maybe because it's not for them? But not because it's not for them doesn't mean no one would relate to her.

Why do people also kept on comparing Genshin designs to other games saying that they're so downgrade and less detailed/worse?

I get that it's a matter or preference but maybe.. just maybe.. Genshin is an open world game where a lot of animations happen simultaneously and giving Genshin the same amount of animations as other games that are not open world would result to the game no longer being compatible to certain devices because of the power it would require.

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[lewisinho]

as the anon that asked for the race list: thank you!

now this is totally up to you if you have the time to spend on this, but this is my first year watching the races, and while I've been doing some background research to get up to speed, there is still a lot i don't know. i trust your judgment so what are some races and/or f1 adjacent things i should look into? i'm going through your McLaren list and have watched the last 4 seasons of dts and the brawn documentary. are there any other books/ documentaries/ races (especially seb's) / old youtube videos that are lost in the void that i should also check out?

again no pressure and thank you!

no problem!

(and btw welcome to f1 and the world of watching some glorified hot wheels every other sunday 😁 it’s great!)

i completely get how daunting it can be as a new fan in the sport. when i was getting back into f1 it also took me some time to get back up to speed with everything, especially all the techy stuff; i honestly learned the most through just watching the races (old and new), bc you get to see all the strategies play out, the pit-stops, the overtakes etc. and the terminology just becomes much easier to understand through sheer exposure. there are also some really cool f1 data analysis blogs you might want to follow on twt/x if you want some more detailed tech analysis and graphs if you’re into that sort of thing: (x)

as for seb, oh there’s a whole arsenal of recs i have!

monza 2008, rise of torro rosso wunderkind; i presume you already know the lore with that one but ig you can never get tired of it.

abu dhabi 2010, world championship no.1 “du bist weltmeister!”

interlagos 2012, the infamous one. this one’s a rollercoaster, chaos everywhere and the manifestation of murphy’s law: anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. amidst a title battle against nando, seb was fighting the weather, bruno senna’s front wing, a damaged side-pod, no radio, and somehow managed to claim p6 to win the championship

malaysia 2013, multi-21 (iconique), he was faster, deal with it. 💅

singapore 2013, domination masterclass from quali to the race. (also just all of his singapore wins...lion of singapore and all that)

india 2013, title no.3 secured, changed tyres on lap 2 and came out p17, was third by only lap 13 and then won the race by nearly 30 seconds. it was also his sixth win in a row. he went on to win three more. speaks for itself. also this:

malaysia 2015, first win with ferrari, can't forget that one, also features sewis’ gay knee-touching on the podium.

germany 2019, CHAOS, in which merc got bewitched by the special livery curse 😅, with crashes, spins, 50-second long pit stops, and also features one of seb’s best drives from p20 -> p2

i also highly recommend watching Floz's fan-made docus on youtube about 'the silver war' (there are also docus for the 2014 and 2015 seasons) as well as the merc v ferrari (lewis vs seb) 2017 fight and 'fight for five' in 2018, they're so much better than dts and actually give a full run-down of what happened during the season, with all the action on-track, with interviews and providing all the context! it's so well-edited as well (you literally feel like you're watching a movie about all of the seasons) and they are just incredibly fun to watch.

in general, i love rewatching races from 2017/18 (literally my comfort seasons), personal favs include spain 2017 (strategy galore and lewis v seb), baku 2017 (for obv reasons), austin 2017; and basically the 2018 season in its entirety...

as for books, there are many driver autobiographies e.g. jb (he’s even got two lmao), mark webbah etc. but i think the best f1 book out there is adrian newey’s memoir ‘how to build a car’ if you want lore + great insight into cars!

i’d also recommend watching some older races (i could do a separate post on which ones are my personal favs) but it’s all up to you in the end! go digging, look around on yt for some highlights and just keep exploring! 🫶💜

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रात्री, rā́trī vs שלימזל, shlimazl

(poll at the end)

रात्री, rā́trī (Sanskrit)

[ɾɑ́ːt.ɾiː]

Translation: Night

Sanskrit is an Indo-European language belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch. It’s the classical language for scientific and religious literature as well as some classical epic literature in India, in a way that can be compared to Latin in Europe. Unlike Latin, Sanskrit is still spoken today with 24 800 native speakers and 5 million who speak it as a second language. It is also still used for some learned literature today. A comparison between vocabulary in Sanskrit, Ancient Greece and Latin was what made 18th century intellectuals first propose a common origin for the languages, which led to the concept of language families.

Motivation: The base word and all of its iterations sound really pretty, and night time is very nice.

Note: There were two versions/pronunciations of this world, since the Devanagari script was for the older Vedic version I used that one for transliteration and IPA too.

שלימזל, shlimazl (Yiddish)

[ʃlaˈmasəl]

Translation: A person with perpetually bad luck

Yiddish is an Indo-European language belonging to the Germanic branch, today spoken by 409 000 people. It originated among Jews in Germany who mixed German with Hebrew from the Tanakh, with records going back to the 8th century. After 1250 the Yiddish-speaking Jews got contact with Slavic Jews and spread the language there. The dialect that evolved in contact with the Slavic languages later on became the prominent one. Yiddish was spread beyond Europe due to persecution of Jews in eastern Europe that led to emigration. Around half of the Yiddish-speaking community was murdered in the Holocaust, and due to that as well as further prosecution in Soviet and voluntary switching to Hebrew, there are far less speakers now than before WWII, when Yiddish had 11 million speakers.

Motivation: It’s a fun word

[girl4music]

It’s true like. America has never had a female leader. Many other countries already have - be it through royalty or democratic election. And many of those countries have thrived under female leadership.

So perhaps what they’re really afraid of in America is that if they do put a woman in power - it’ll actually work. Especially one as determined and decisive as Harris. They’re afraid of a strong and capable female leader because they know deep down in their heart that a woman’s inherent skill for nurturing fixes or undoes corruption. And that’s what they don’t want because that level of power by a woman takes away their iron grip control over the United States population. They can effectively play heroes VS villains all day long. But a woman has a way of making the playground safer for everyone regardless of what side that person is on.

New Zealand, Scotland and Germany under female leadership thrived. There’s Italy. There’s Iceland. Even India. It’s been proven that female leadership works so maybe there’s some sort of reverse psychology going on in America. They don’t want a woman in power of the United States because it would actually work. They like things the way they are. Not working. Not thriving. Because it effectively divides the population into two and keeps this whole “Right VS Left” bullshit going.

I don’t try to pretend to know how politics works. But I do know how balance works. it makes sense to me that they don’t want to even the scales between because keeping the population divided is a useful tool to them.

It’s Heroes VS Villains in America and it always has been because their bipartisan ways are engraved into their culture. But - as I said - woman mitigate that. It’s a skill women have always had. It’s in their very nature.

If America put a female in power. Even a black one.

It would work. Because it’s worked elsewhere.

Many times over.

Of course the population would have to decide and agree on what “working” means. But if everyone is sufficiently accounted for in safety and well being then I’d say that’s “working.” Sacrifices and compromises.

America would learn to work as a team. As I said. I don’t get the whole “Liberal VS Conservative” ideology. It doesn’t make me dumb that I don’t. It just makes me pay more attention to what actually matters in life.

Clear mind. Clear focus That’s what they don’t want. Paying more attention to human suffering in general without all the “VS” ideology attached on to it, effectively mitigating diversionary tools and tactics.

See when you’ve read the Art of War, you understand this stuff. You know how all the tricks work and why. An uneducated person on divide and conquer is easy prey.

That’s how America likes to do things. And pretty much the rest of the world just watches and rolls their eyes. Especially countries that have a female leader in power.

[brookston]

Holidays 12.5

Holidays

AFL-CIO Day

Bathtub Party Day (a.k.a. Party in the Tub Day)

Battle of Longewaia Day (India)

Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day (Thailand)

Blue Jeans Day

Boycott Day

Celebrate Shelter Pets Day

Children’s Day (Suriname)

Colorado Gives Day (Colorado)

Day of Military Honor - Battle of Moscow (Russia)

Day of the Ninja (a.k.a. International Ninja Day)

Die Like a Pirate Day

Discovery Day (Dominican Republic, Haiti)

Father’s Day (Thailand)

Female Community Health Volunteers’ Day (Nepal)

Folding Chair Day

Fraternity Day

International Ninja Day  (a.k.a. International Creep Like a Ninja Day)

International Volunteer Day

International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (UN)

Irrational Exuberance Day

Klozum (Netherlands)

Let's Get Organized Day

Montgomery Bus Boycott Anniversary Day

National Communicate with Your Kids Day

National Commute With Your Baby Day

National Day of the Coral Reef (Colombia)

National DeFi (Decentralized Finance) Day

National Devon Day

National Johnny Day

National Kings of Prohibition Day

Ninjas vs. Krampus Day

Play Hookey Day

Roe Deer Day (French Republic)

Quito Day (Ecuador)

Tinsel Day

World Biomedical Engineering Day

World Soil Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Comfort Food Day

National Pigs in a Blanket Day (UK)

National Repeal Day

Sacher Torte Day

Swap a Christmas Cookie Recipe Day

World Turkish Coffee Day

1st Tuesday in December

World Trick Shot Day [1st Tuesday]

Feast Days

Abercius (Christian; Saint)

Bassus of Nice (Christian; Saint)

Clement of Alexandria (Episcopal Church)

Crispina (Christian; Saint)

Dalmatius of Pavia (Christian; Saint)

David Bomberg (Artology)

Faunalia (Honoring Faunus; Ancient Rome)

Faunalia Rustica (Pagan)

Festival of Faunalia (for Old Roman God Faunus)

Gerbold (Christian; Saint)

Ghidra and Mechaghidra Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saints)

Huyghens (Positivist; Saint)

Justinian of Ramsey Island (Christian; Saint)

Nicetius (a.k.a. Nizier; Christian; Saint)

Niels Stenson (Christian; Blessed)

St. Nicholas Eve [Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, UK] (a.k.a. ... 

Avond (Leewvarden, West Friesland, Netherlands)

Bonhomme Noel (Celebration of “Goodman Christmas”)

Klausjagen (Switzerland)

Krampus

Krampusnacht (a.k.a. Krampuslauf; Austria)

Sinterklaas (The Netherlands)

Zwarte Piete (Black Peter, companion of St. Nicholas who keeps track of good/bad kids)

Nones of December (Ancient Rome)

Pelinus of Brindisi (Christian; Saint)

Remember the Spanish Inquisition Day (Pastafarian)

Sabbas the Sanctified (Christian; Saint)

Wes (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [66 of 71]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

Anne of Green Gables (TV Mini-Series; 1985)

Band on the Run (Album; 1973)

Beverly Hills Cop (Film; 1984)

Big and Little Wong Tin Bar (Film; 1962)

The Borrowers (Film; 1997)

Bucks for Boris or The Green Paper Caper (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 132; 1961)

Bye Bye Baby, by Mary Wells (Song; 1960)

Cadillac Records (Film; 2008)

Café Flesh (Adult Film; 1982)

Charade (Film; 1963)

Chef Donald (Disney Cartoon; 1941)

Come and Get It, by Badfinger (Song; 1969)

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Film; 2008)

Damaged, by Black Flag (Album; 1981)

Flash Gordon (Film; 1980)

The Garden of the Finzi-Continis, by Giorgio Bassani (Novel; 1962)

Good Will Hunting (Film; 1997)

Hop Skip and Junk or Bullwinkle’s Big Tow (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 131; 1961)

Juno (Film; 2007)

Let It Bleed, by The Rolling Stones (Album; 1969)

Love in the Time of Cholera, by Gabriel García Márquez (Novel; 1985)

Made in America, by The Blues Brothers (Album; 1980)

The Matchmaker, by Thornton Wilder (Broadway Play; 1954)

Ocean’s Eleven (Film; 2001)

The Pearl, by John Steinbeck (Novella; 1947)

Pioneer Days (Disney Cartoon; 1930)

Serpico (Film; 1973)

The Station Agent (Film; 2003)

Symphonie Fantastique, by Hector Berlioz (Symphony; 1830)

Tweet Dreams (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)

The Village Smithy (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)

Today’s Name Days

Anno, Gerald, Niels, Reinhard (Austria)

Sava, Silva, Silvana, Silviya, Stanislav (Bulgaria)

Krispina, Sabina, Slavka (Croatia)

Jitka (Czech Republic)

Sabina (Denmark)

Selma, Selme (Estonia)

Selma (Finland)

Gérald, Gérard (France)

Gerald, Niels, Reinhard (Germany)

Diogenes, Savas, Savvas (Greece)

Vilma (Hungary)

Giulio, Lucia (Italy)

Klaudija, Klaudijs, Sabīne, Sarma, Sarmīte (Latvia)

Eimintas, Geisvilė, Grafas, Gratas (Lithuania)

Ståle, Stine (Norway)

Anastazy, Gerald, Geraldyna, Kryspina, Krystyna, Pęcisława, Saba (Poland)

Anastasie, Nectarie, Sava (Romania)

Oto (Slovakia)

Anastasio, Elisa, Sabas (Spain)

Sven(Sweden)

Pandora, Sabas, Savas, Wallace, Wally, Walt, Walter (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 339 of 2024; 26 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 49 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Ruis (Elder) [Day 8 of 28]

Chinese: Month 10 (Gui-Hai), Day 23 (Ding-You)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 22 Kislev 5784

Islamic: 22 Jumada I 1445

J Cal: 9 Zima; Twosday [9 of 30]

Julian: 22 November 2023

Moon: 46%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 3 Bichat (13th Month) [Huyghens]

Runic Half Month: Is (Stasis) [Day 10 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 73 of 89)

Zodiac: Sagittarius (Day 14 of 30)

[inwizardstechnologies]

How much does Odoo developer cost per hour? — Inwizards

Odoo is a powerful, open-source business management software suite that offers a wide range of applications for various business needs, including customer relationship management (CRM), e-commerce, accounting, inventory management, and more. As a business owner or decision-maker, understanding the Odoo developer cost per hour is crucial for budgeting and ensuring the success of your projects.

Factors Affecting Odoo Developer Cost

There are several factors affecting the cost of hiring an Odoo developer which includes::

Experience and Expertise

The experience and expertise of an Odoo developer is one of the most significant factors that influence their cost per hour. Developers with a proven track record and extensive knowledge of the Odoo platform typically charge higher rates. Their expertise can ensure smoother project execution and fewer errors, ultimately saving time and money in the long run.

Project Complexity

The complexity of your Odoo project can greatly impact the hourly cost. Projects that require customizations, integration with other systems, or the development of complex modules may demand higher hourly rates. It’s essential to assess the complexity of your project accurately to budget accordingly.

Geographic Location

The location of your developer is another important determinant of the cost per hour. If you hire Odoo developers in Western countries such USA, Denmark, Germany, UK, etc. then they might charge higher rates compared to those in Eastern Europe, Asia, or other regions. However, to reduce your Odoo software development cost and maintain the quality, it’s crucial to strike a balance between cost and quality. The Developers from lower-cost regions like India, are also skilled and experienced and can provide excellent services.

In-House vs. Outsourcing

Deciding whether to hire an in-house Odoo developer or outsource the work to a development agency can significantly impact costs. In-house developers may have higher monthly salaries and additional overhead costs, while outsourcing can offer more flexibility and potentially lower hourly rates.

Average Odoo Developer Hourly Rates

Understanding the average hourly rates for Odoo development services can help you establish a realistic budget. On a global scale, Odoo developers may charge anywhere from $20 to $150 per hour. The specific rate depends on the factors mentioned earlier, with experienced developers and those in high-cost regions commanding the higher end of the spectrum.

Regional variations also play a substantial role in cost differences. For instance, a developer with 5+ Years of experience in North America or Western Europe typically charges more in comparison with Eastern Europe, Asia, or South America. Assessing the rates in your region is crucial for accurate budgeting.

Ways to Optimize Odoo Development Costs

While Odoo development costs are a significant consideration, there are several strategies to optimize and manage your expenses effectively:

Effective Project Planning

Thorough project planning can help identify potential cost-saving opportunities. Clearly define project requirements and goals, which can prevent scope creep and unnecessary expenses during the development process.

Choosing the Right Odoo Developer

Invest time in finding the right developer or development team for your project. Look for professionals with relevant experience, and consider outsourcing if it aligns with your budget constraints.

Open Source Solutions

Leveraging open source Odoo modules and solutions can significantly reduce development costs. These pre-built Odoo modules can be customized as per your specific business needs. It will save your time as well as reduce your Odoo Software development cost.

Long-Term Savings

Consider the long-term benefits of your Odoo development project. While hourly rates are important, a project that’s executed effectively can yield substantial savings through improved efficiency and increased revenue.

Real-World Examples

To provide a clearer picture of Odoo development costs, here are a couple of real-world examples:

Case Study 1: E-commerce Integration

A small e-commerce business based in Eastern Europe hired an experienced Odoo developer for $40 per hour. The project involved integrating their online store with the Odoo platform. Despite the hourly rate, the project was completed efficiently before the pre-defined time, which led to a 30% increase in sales within the first year.

Case Study 2: Custom Module Development

A medium-sized manufacturing company in North America opted to hire a local Odoo developer for $100 per hour to create custom modules for inventory management. While the hourly rate was higher, the project was executed flawlessly, resulting in a 20% reduction in operational costs within six months.

Conclusion

In conclusion, understanding how much an Odoo developer costs per hour is a vital part of your project’s success. While hourly rates can vary significantly, it’s essential to balance cost with expertise and project requirements. By effectively planning your project, choosing the right developer, and considering long-term savings, you can optimize your Odoo development costs while ensuring a successful outcome.

FAQs of Odoo developer cost

1. Is it better to hire an in-house Odoo developer or outsource the work?

The choice between hiring in-house or outsourcing depends on your specific needs and budget. In-house developers offer more control but may be costlier, while outsourcing can provide cost savings and flexibility.

2. Are there any open source Odoo modules available for businesses?

Yes, there are numerous open source Odoo modules that can be customized to suit your business needs. They offer a cost-effective way to extend the functionality of your Odoo system.

3. How can I assess the complexity of my Odoo development project accurately?

To assess project complexity, consider factors such as the number of customizations, integrations, and unique requirements. Consulting with an experienced Odoo developer can help you gauge the project’s complexity.

4. What is the typical duration of an Odoo development project?

The duration of an Odoo development project can vary widely based on the project’s complexity. Simple projects may take a few weeks, while more complex ones could span several months.

5. Can I negotiate hourly rates with an Odoo developer?

Yes, you can often negotiate hourly rates with developers. However, keep in mind that experienced developers may have set rates based on their expertise and the quality of their work.

Originally published at https://www.inwizards.com on October 26, 2023.

[element-tournament]

POST-TRANSITION METALS: ROUND 1 POLL 2

INDIUM:

The softest non-alkali metal

Indium is NOT named after India. It is actually named after Indigo when it was discovered by finding a predominant indigo spectral line in a sample of zinc. It was discovered in Germany.

TIN:

Tinfoil and Tin Cans are no longer made of tin

Terraria's worst metal

"screams" when bent

[catysharksstuff]

Culting

Serendipitously, Struthless' C- week also tackles the subject of cults. (And this is highly recommended viewing but not essential for the reading of my latest dissertation) Cult vs Start Up: Can you spot the difference

He makes a good argument, lots of meaty stuff to contemplate, and delivers the message compassionately. I would agree with everything he's said and so I won't take up any of that here, other than to reflect on one aspect he also raised: "why people join cults in the first place".

From 2013 (ish) to 2016 (ish), I was part of a cult (although, of course, it wasn't referenced as such; it was just called "the group" or, sometimes and more affectedly, "the college" ). This cult has some notoriety, particularly now as its leader has been charged with the usual banal and grotesque range of sexual infractions. To be clear: I very much think he committed all that he is charged with and I hope justice is served.

I wasn’t near this stuff, I was never in “the inner circle” (there’s always an inner circle), and I had the good fortune to come to Culting after already having long-established myself in the city. This was not the same for the vast majority of the rest. These were (are) people who had traveled a long way to “be with him” - across the country, across the continent, across the world’s oceans. There were people there from Germany, Israel, Australia, Japan, India, and elsewhere. People left careers, families, friends, lives to move to a very parochial city in the middle of almost nowhere - just to “be near him”.

And, like so many others who join cults, they were more-or-less like any other group of people. Some very intelligent, thoughtful, knowledgeable, worldly. Some bat shit crazy. Some just boring and insipid. They were pretty typical of any bunch of people, except for this one thing - four times a week they would take themselves to a purpose-built hall in the middle of an industrial park where they would sit, wait for this guy to sit on a seat on a stage, get super still, and then watch him for two…three…sometimes four hours at a session. Two people would sit in special chairs in front of him, stare at him while he stared back, and ask him questions. Sometimes, that is. Other times they would just stare. For eight to sixteen hours a week. One hundred, two hundred, sometimes even more than that during “seminars”, where these sessions would be held twice a day for one or two weeks at a stretch. Sitting, starring, speaking very slowly and being, as they (…as we…as I…) termed it: “in the deep”.

*

So what is this entry about, this Week Three Letter C week? Why am I writing about cults?

The unifying theme of this - my Alphabet Superset exercise - is “meaning”. What gives meaning to a life? Specifically, what gives meaning to my life? Why do I live? What’s the fucking point of it all?

Now, before you recoil in horror - or roll your eyes, or rush to explain how you don’t bother thinking about such things…don’t trouble yourself. I get it. I get that many, many people don’t think about this. My husband is one. My best friend is another. Probably most of you are. It’s just - simply - I am. I think about this, and I have thought about this for as long as I have had conscious thought. I don’t know why that is - could be my upbringing, could be my wiring, could just be something I’ve been alternately blessed or cursed with from whatever version of the almighty you subscribe to. It doesn’t actually matter why I find myself questioning “why”; only that I do. In order for me to live a semblance of a normal life…in order for me to move through the darkest times and enjoy the lightest times and make sense of it all….in order that I am not constantly thinking about crossing the rubicon of the grand river styx - I need (needed?) to understand, for myself, why I exist in the sense I do, in the form I do, with this body and this mind and this life in this world, with this community around me. Why?

And I’m not going to get into depth here (not today any way) about what I’ve learned, or what conclusions I’ve drawn to that end. It’s just necessary, for this story to make sense, that you understand that about me. Because that is what led me to go to these sessions for almost three years. That’s what led me to join a cult.

There are other threads to the beginnings of the tapestry: being diagnosed with a chronic, life altering condition at the age of 12; being close to losing consciousness on multiple occasions; going to Asia at age 17 and learning about buddhism; becoming interested in the transcendentalists; living a transitory, nomadic existence made up of passing connections to many places and many people; moving from one to the next without forming firm, strong bonds to anywhere or anyone; alcohol abuse; sexual assault; that old friend depression; running away to another country; a short ill-advised marriage; a longer, emotionally and financially abusive relationship; escape and freedom from that - and all against this backdrop of a deep, dark, silent yearning to understand why

So I got to this city and I met a guy. And that guy opened a doorway to why. He turned on a light. That guy showed me the beginning of a path to transcendence and freedom and way to having nothing, NOTHING but merging, being, drowning, becoming love.

It was a fucking drug. He was a fucking drug. In that drug-high, I lost whatever pieces of myself remained after leaving one life (centred in the abusive relationship) and reformed my new life as an absolute addict. And, just like any drug story - when he inevitably pulled back and pulled away, I was a ravenous junkie who could not exist without my fix. That stuff is another story completely. It’s not the point here. The point here is THAT was the final spark that lit the tinder that had been accumulating for years and years. Whatever that drug was - whatever that relationship was - it brought me closer to understanding myself, and Meaning, and the Big Why - than anything I had theretofore experienced. It was like my aching met with the idea of an answer and all I wanted was more.

To be clear - that guy was not “the Cult Leader”. And, in some ways, I think that is what saved me from the most of the destruction the Cult Leader has wrought. Other people, good people who have left and who speak about their experiences now, have described what brought them into the fold; and their experiences are so, so similar to mine. The difference is that they had "that" with the Cult Leader. They experienced a total immersion, a total understanding, light, peace, in his presence. I never did. Or, at least, what I did experience when I eventually started going to the sessions was a reconnection with the phenomenon of being with the guy, but much less powerful, much less all-consuming, and, along with that, a useful kind of recognition that it was coming from me, not coming from the Cult Leader.

I met the guy - the guy unlocked something profound in me, and over time, he left. During the time we were together, however, I started to hoover up everything I could get my hands on to help explain what was happening to me. I read so many texts, attended many workshops, drew unsuspecting strangers into intense existential discussion. And I wrote, and wrote, and wrote. When he left, that bit remained. The serious, dedicated, searching for more. And since he had told me he had come here, to this city, to be part of this group, to follow this teacher, I wanted to go too. He said: no, too much, too complicated. In truth, he just didn't want to deal with the fall out of mixing me into that community. But then he got tired of all of us and just…melted away for a bit. And so, with my dealer gone, and a growing understanding of the depth and vastness of the story of “searchers”, I said an internal "fuck it" and went along by myself.

*

So that is how I came to culting. It was a place to go: a safe….understanding….accepting place to take my own searching and the weirdness it was engendering in me. I got to be held by a community of people, on their own individual search, as I unpacked and examined what I was seeing, what was being revealed to me about "me". And I needed that. I was going through something incredibly intense and frightening. I was stripping back everything I had assumed about myself, and my life, and my world. Nothing was secure. Nothing was stable. I was hovering with my foot above wobbly stones, afraid to put my weight on each, unsure whether they would bear me and hold me up, or if they - too - would fall away and leave me slipping into a dark, black, river of nothing.

It’s a strange thing to try to convey what this was like. It was black and white, darkness and light, hellish and heavenly. It was heavy, dank, oppressive in one turn; and soft, light, joyful, in the next. And in the cult, I found a space and a community to take care of me as I was in it. What happened during those sessions (setting aside the words and “the teachings” and all the stuff that also happened) was like a state of incredibly intense focus. Other people who were in the room describe it in various ways, and it seemed to show up for everyone a bit differently. For me, words are a challenge. I find that they're inadequate descriptors. But what I can say is that the closest I have been to it outside of that room was during one meditation session in a ten-day silent meditation retreat I took quite a number of years ago. It was a similar experience, but not the same. Not as “deep” feeling. And not as intense. I can’t really do it any more justice than to say that whatever happened to me in that room for those two or three hours was intense and it was unique. It was “something”..

Now, though - reflecting back - I don’t know if it was a good something or an evil something or an "honestly nothing particularly poignant at all" something. It was what was happening to me, though, and I was there for it, usually four times a week, for almost three years.

*

And then... I wasn’t.

A lot of circumstances led to my quitting - or at least were occurring up to and around the time I quit. But my moment of absolute clarity came when, as I was sitting as usual in the room while the usual starring and questing were going on, I had this searing realization: this is absolute bullshit. And what arrived for me, in that moment, was this sudden understanding that all of the goings on related to this thing: the group, the hierarchy, the leader, the people, the “teaching”, the discourse, the room itself, the scandals, the past and present dramas, were all complete bullshit. And that I had everything I needed to move forward with living my life without it.

And so I walked out of that room. And I haven’t gone back.

*

Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,

That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,

And then is heard no more. It is a tale

Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,

Signifying nothing.

[osoba99publiczna]

Golden Globe Awards 2023: See the full list of nominees

The nominees for the 80th Golden Globe Awards were announced on Monday. Mayan Lopez and Selenis Leyva, two of the stars from “Lopez vs. Lopez,” announced the range of film and television nominees as selected by members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). Favored Oscars contender “The Banshees of Inisherin” led the film categories, with nominations including best musical or comedy film. It stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. The ceremony, which was not broadcast last January over controversy surrounding the HFPA, will return to NBC on Jan. 10. Comedian Jerrod Carmichael will host. Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy - Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary” - Kaley Cuoco, “The Flight Attendant” - Selena Gomez, “Only Murders in the Building” - Jenna Ortega, “Wednesday” - Jean Smart, “Hacks” Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama - Jeff Bridges, “The Old Man” - Kevin Costner, “Yellowstone” - Diego Luna, “Andor” - Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul” - Adam Scott, “Severance” Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama - Emma D’Arcy, “House of the Dragon” - Laura Linney, “Ozark” - Imelda Staunton, “The Crown” - Hilary Swank, “Alaska Daily” - Zendaya, “Euphoria” Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - Taron Egerton, “Black Bird” - Colin Firth, “The Staircase” - Andrew Garfield, “Under the Banner of Heaven” - Evan Peters, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” - Sebastian Stan, “Pam and Tommy” Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - Jessica Chastain, “George and Tammy” - Julia Garner, “Inventing Anna” - Lily James, “Pam and Tommy” - Julia Roberts, “Gaslit” - Amanda Seyfried, “The Dropout” Best Television Series Drama - “Better Call Saul” - “The Crown” - “House of the Dragon” - “Ozark” - “Severance” Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - “Black Bird” - “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” - “Pam and Tommy” - “The Dropout” - “The White Lotus: Sicily” Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical-Comedy or Drama Television Series - Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown” - Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks” - Julia Garner, “Ozark” - Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary” - Sheryl Lee Ralph, “Abbott Elementary” Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - Jennifer Coolidge, “The White Lotus” - Claire Danes, “Fleishman Is in Trouble” - Daisy Edgar-Jones, “Under the Banner of Heaven” - Niecy Nash-Betts, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” - Aubrey Plaza, “The White Lotus” Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - F. Murray Abraham, “The White Lotus” - Domhnall Gleeson, “The Patient” - Paul Walter Hauser, “Black Bird” - Richard Jenkins, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” - Seth Rogen, “Pam and Tommy” Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy - “Abbott Elementary” - “The Bear” - “Hacks” - “Only Murders in the Building” - “Wednesday”

FILM

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy - “Babylon” - “The Banshees of Inisherin” - “Everything Everywhere All at Once” - “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” - “Triangle of Sadness” Best Motion Picture – Drama - “Avatar: The Way of Water” - “Elvis” - “The Fabelmans” - “TAR” - “Top Gun: Maverick” Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language - “RRR” (India) - “All Quiet on the Western Front” (Germany) - “Argentina, 1985” (Argentina) - “Close” (Belgium) - “Decision to Leave” (South Korea) Best Screenplay – Motion Picture - Todd Field, “Tár” - Tony Kushner & Steven Spielberg, “The Fabelmans” - Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” - The Banshees of Inisherin, “Martin McDonagh” - Sarah Polley, “Women Talking” Best Original Song – Motion Picture - “Carolina,” Taylor Swift (“Where the Crawdads Sing”) - “Ciao Papa,” Guillermo del Toro & Roeban Katz (“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”) - “Hold My Hand,” Lady Gaga and Bloodpop (“Top Gun: Maverick”) - “Lift Me Up,” Tems, Ludwig Göransson, Rihanna and Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”) - “Naatu Naatu,” Kala Bhairava, M. M. Keeravani, Rahul Sipligunj (“RRR”) Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture - Brendan Gleeson, “The Banshees of Inisherin” - Barry Keoghan, “The Banshees of Inisherin” - Brad Pitt, “Babylon” - Ke Huy Quan, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” - Eddie Redmayne, “The Good Nurse” Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture - Angela Bassett, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” - Kerry Condon, “The Banshees of Inisherin” - Jamie Lee Curtis, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” - Dolly De Leon, “Triangle of Sadness” - Carey Mulligan, “She Said” Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy - Diego Calva, “Babylon” - Daniel Craig, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” - Adam Driver, “White Noise” - Colin Farrell, “The Banshees of Inisherin” - Ralph Fiennes, “The Menu” Best Motion Picture – Animated - “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” - “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” - “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” - “Turning Red” Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama - Austin Butler, “Elvis” - Brendan Fraser, “The Whale” - Hugh Jackman, “The Son” - Bill Nighy, “Living” - Jeremy Pope, “The Inspection” Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama - Cate Blanchett, “TAR” - Olivia Colman, “Empire of Light” - Viola Davis, “The Woman King” - Ana de Armas, “Blonde” - Michelle Williams, “The Fabelmans” Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy - Lesley Manville, “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” - Margot Robbie, “Babylon” - Anya Taylor-Joy, “The Menu” - Emma Thompson, “Good Luck to You Leo Grande” - Michelle Yeoh, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Best Director – Motion Picture - James Cameron, “Avatar: The Way of Water” - Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” - Baz Luhrmann, “Elvis” - Martin McDonagh, “The Banshees of Inisherin” - Steven Spielberg, “The Fabelmans” Best Original Score - Alexandre Desplat, “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” - Hildur Guðnadóttir, “Women Talking” - Justin Hurwitz, “Babylon” - John Williams, “The Fabelmans” - Carter Burwell, “The Banshees of Inisherin” Read the full article

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InsideBoxOffice: Pushpa 2 Advance Booking and KGF 2 Hype Comparison

After Pushpa 2 The Rule Advance booking started in the overseas markets, Inside Box Office has constantly provided all major updates through its website and social media handles. Pushpa 2: The Rule breaks US records but most importantly is targeting records in other regions too.  We will do detailed stories on Pushpa 2: The Rule box office record(s) which will cover all the records it has broken in India and overseas. Talking about Pushpa 2: The Rule Budget and Expectations, the budget is massive as Icon Star Allu Arjun’s fee itself is huge and the expectations are also very high to due popularity of the character Pushpa and its dialogues and music. You’ll see KGF Chapter 2 vs Pushpa 2 everywhere because in terms of hype, this is one of the most hyped sequels since KGF 2. Is Pushpa 2 The Rule Hype more than KGF 2 hype? We will find that out. At Inside Box Office, all analysis is made on the basis of data.

There has been a change in hype as Pushpa 2 release date earlier was 15th August but later got changed to 6th December and then finally 5th December. Later, 15th August was blocked by Bollywood Movies: Stree 2, Vedaa and Khel Khel Mein. While Stree 2 became an All Time Grosser, the other two flopped badly despite having John Abraham and Akshay Kumar. Pushpa 2 ticket price(s) are also expected to be high as the film is also releasing in IMAX and 3D. But, the ticket prices in B and C centres are going to be moderate, confirms a credible source from the Inside Box Office team. Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 Movie Pre-Booking Sale started off well and with 10 days to go for release it has started setting new benchmarks at the ticket counters.

Pushpa 2 Release date in USA is 4th December where Pushpa 2 The Rule is targeting the biggest premiere for an Indian Movie in America which is now held by Prabhas and Deepika Padukone starrer Kalki 2898 AD. Pushpa 2 movie budget is high but so are the recoveries and because it is an expensive affair it needs to win appreciation and score really big numbers in circuits.

Pushpa 2 the rule Tollywood movie Pre-Sales in UAE started off well and but the pre sales of Pushpa 2 in other Gulf countries needs to pick up as only $50K pre-sales have been done so far where 80% is coming from one major chain VOX in UAE. Pushpa 2 movie advance ticket sale in Germany has been phenomenal where it has crossed lifetime business of various Tollywood and Indian films by selling 2000+ tickets for the opening weekend which has an estimated gross of 42,000+ Euros. Pushpa 2 the rule movie Hype did not pickup as much as KGF Chapter 2 because Pushpa 2 Movie Trailer Review(s) have been mixed whereas for KGF Chapter 2 it was very positive. Pushpa 2 The rule Upcoming Movie songs have also not garnered much love whereas for Pushpa The Rise the appreciation for music was there.  Inside Box Office will cover Pushpa 2 movie Records and share advance booking updates from time to time. Pushpa 2 Movie Advance Ticket Booking in India is expected to begin towards the end of November after the release of the new Pushpa 2 Trailer. Cast of Pushpa 2 the rule includes Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil and Rashmika Mandanna and the movie actors have their own fan bases. Pushpa 2 Pre Sale Booking in Australia has also been good where Australia’s main chain HOYTS has put up pre-sales of A$115K+ across all languages and is set for a massive start.

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