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05/09/2024 Daily OFMD recap

TLDR; Leslie Jones; David Jenkins; Taika Waititi; Samba Schutte; Vico Ortiz; Jes Tom; Police Menacing Max; Articles; WBD Q1 Earnings Call; Casey Bloys Excuse Generator; Love Notes; Daily Darby/Tonight's Taika

== Leslie Jones ==

Leslie Fucking jones will be Joining NBC's 2024 Olympics coverage!! She's gonna be Chief Super Fan Commentator! Fuck yeah Leslie!

Source: @nbcolympics Instagram

== David Jenkins ==

Some sneaky shots with Chaos Dad for Kinga's 41st birthday! Happy Birthday Kinga!

Source: Kinga Malisz's Instagram

== Samba Schutte ==

So apparently Samba has started his Thirst Trap Era -- none of us are complaining! A lot of the OFMD cast members decided to comment on these as well!

Source: Samba Schutte's Instagram

== Taika Waititi ==

In case you missed the video on Rita's IG Stories: Peepa Sighting (I don't actually know how to spell this? I see like 3 versions online-- feel free to correct me!)

== Vico Ortiz ==

Vico's been doing so much voice acting lately! They decided to drop some pics from the booth! Loving all the facial expressions!

Source: Vico Ortiz' Instagram

= Date My Abuelita, First! =

New Episode of Date My Abuelita, First! with Vico! Listen here

Source: DMAF Instagram

= Jes Tom =

Our dear Jes Tom is an honoree of Queerty's 2024 #Pride 50! Congrats Jes! Thanks @adoptourcrew for sharing this!

Source: Adopt Our Crew's Twitter / Queerty's #Pride50

== WBD End of Q1 Meeting ==

Today's Q1 Meeting was full of massive BS as you've probably seen from various sources by now. Thank you @ragsandmuffins-ali for live tweeting during the call so we could get an idea of what's going on in their heads.

Source: @ ragsandmuffins Twitter

== Max Polite Menacing ==

SO MANY OF THE CREW stepped out today and started polite menacing Max again! Excellent job everyone! Thank you @ indarltonitrust for catching the count! I saw it was close to 10K by the time I went to bed!

Source: @indarltonitrust on Twitter And man oh man, we even got the bots in on it!

Source: @ragsandmuffins-ali on Twitter Some folks really let loose!

Source: @ ofmooshd on Twitter @ Seven_Sugars not pulling the punches either.

Source @ Seven_Sugars Twitter

= Casey Bloys Excuse Generator =

Idk which one of you indestructible little fuckers on this crew created a Casey Bloys Excuse Generator -- but well done! It's fantastic, try it out below.

== Articles ==

Thank you to Adopt Our Crew, Pink News, Never Left Podcast, and everyone else who shared all these articles today! Adopt Our Crew as well as the general OFMD fandom got several shoutouts today in them!

‘Nobody cares about Gollum’: The Internet’s reaction to new ‘Lord of the Rings’ films is anything but ‘precious’ 

‘Don’t Stream on Max’: Why viewers are protesting Max and calling for David Zaslav to be fired

#DontStreamOnMax, #FireDavidZaslav Trend as Warner Bros. Tries to Convince Us Everything’s Going Great

Warner Bros. Discovery Misses Q1 Expectations, TV Ad Sales Down 11% as Streaming Revenue Flat

Warner Bros. Discovery Reports Wider-Than-Expected Loss as Revenue Falls Short

Warner Bros. Discovery Plans Fresh Cost Cuts, Max Price Hike

== Love Notes ==

Wow! Crew, today was nuts! I wasn't even present for most of it, but I poked my head in occasionally and saw so many people Polite and Not so Polite Menacing today! It was fantastic! I want to give a huge shout out to AdoptOurCrew for leading this charge, SaveOFMD Crew for all their support and resources, @sonnetforbonnet for guiding folks, and all the other folks who helped so many people today in menacing Max! I tell you lovelies, it felt really good to see that kind of passion and banding together today. It reminded me of earlier this year when we were all united for one common cause. I realize we can't keep that momentum up all the time, but it was so very heartwarming to see everyone working together today again.

You all are badasses and you should be proud of yourselves. You seriously stepped it up today. I heard there was some drama with some not so kind "max supporters" but if you can, please just ignore those folks. They don't know where we're coming from and they are absolutely not worth your energy if you don't have the spoons <3 I'd like to share another love note I found on Instagram today that's not completely applicable to todays events, but it spoke to me because of the last part. Be proud of yourselves lovelies. No matter what you did today, polite menacing, sleeping, massive aggression, whatever it was. You did great <3 Take care <3

Source: soulscribbleerr's Instagram

== Daily Darby / Tonight's Taika ==

Tonight's theme is being a boss and dancing, cause yall were BAMF today.

Gifs courtesy of @ fandomsmeantheworldtome and @ a-man-for-hire-and-his-archives

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In mid-September, Russians at War, a documentary by the Russian Canadian filmmaker Anastasia Trofimova, was supposed to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. At the last minute, after protests from the Ukrainian community and the office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the festival first pulled the picture, only to return it to the program a week later.

What made the documentary so controversial was that, although many films have chronicled the devastation caused by Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, including the Oscar-winning 20 Days in Mariupol, Trofimova’s work focused on the invaders. The filmmaker, embedded with a Russian unit for seven months, humanized Moscow’s troops as lost, confused, and disheveled. The men joke, miss their families, and even criticize the Russian government, though they never speak against Putin. A love-on-the-front-lines plot trains the viewer’s sympathy on the soldiers, even while the film avoids any reference to atrocities committed by Russian forces in Ukraine.

So is Russians at War a propaganda film, as its Ukrainian critics argue? Financed in part by the Canada Media Fund and produced in partnership with Ontario’s public broadcaster TVO, Russians at War avoids the trope of “Russian savior liberates ancestral lands from NATO invaders” that is typical of Kremlin propaganda. But all of Trofimova’s previous documentaries, filmed in Syria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Iraq, were made for RT—the Kremlin’s global propaganda network. In an interview with Deadline, Trofimova claimed that she embedded with a Russian unit without any military authorization, and just “stuck around.” In a country where a Wall Street Journal reporter gets sentenced to 16 years for merely handling a piece of paper, an independent filmmaker roaming the front lines, filming military installations, and interviewing soldiers without facing repercussions raises questions. Trofimova did not respond to a request for comment for this article.

One thing that the confused response to Russians at War makes clear is that eight years after the revelation that Moscow attempted to influence a U.S. presidential election, most Westerners still don’t really know how Russian propaganda campaigns work. Americans have become familiar with AI botnets, salaried trolls tweeting in broken English about Texas secession, deranged Russian TV hosts calling for a nuclear strike on New York, and alt-right has-beens. But what to make of a French and Canadian documentary, tucked between Pharrell’s Lego-animated film and a Q&A with Zoe Saldaña, that seems cozy with the Russian military and blurs the line between entertainment and politics?

Here is a clue: The Kremlin’s information war in the West is reminiscent of the one it fought—and won—on the home front. I know this because I was in that earlier war, and, regrettably, I fought on the wrong side.

I began working for Kremlin-linked media during my junior year in college. At the time, the Russian government was apparently hoping that by leveraging high energy prices, it could regain a bit of the influence it had lost after the Cold War. The state called this being an “energy superpower.” In practice, high oil and gas prices abroad translated into more Michelin chefs, German cars, and Italian suits for the select few at home.

In 2005, a close friend introduced me to Konstantin Rykov, known as the godfather of the Russian internet and, later, the man who revolutionized digital propaganda in Russia. In 1998, he launched a website called fuck.ru, which included a provocative magazine and mixed Moscow nightlife, humor, and art. With a blend of pop culture and media savvy, Rykov built an empire of news websites, tabloids, and even online games.

Rykov’s latest endeavor at the time of our meeting was The Bourgeois Journal, a glossy luxury-lifestyle magazine aimed at Russia’s affluent class. He hired me to head up the St. Petersburg bureau, not because of my background in student journalism, but in large part because I grew up in Boston, meaning that I was fluent in English and, apparently, the ways of the West. During my interview (a sushi-and-vodka breakfast), the word Kremlin never came up.

Rykov made the Journal available, for free, only at the most exclusive restaurants, gyms, private clinics, and five-star hotels. Inside, between ads for Richard Mille watches and prime London real estate, were interviews with figures such as Vladimir Medinsky and Alexander Dugin—now the ideologues behind Russia’s war in Ukraine. In a single issue, you could read a review of a restaurant located in a 15th-century building in Maastricht, an essay about the West’s fear of a strong Russia, and a report from Art Basel. The Bourgeois Journal used luxury to mask propaganda aimed at Russia’s elite.

Like many people working in Russian propaganda at the time, I didn’t agree with the narrative that my publication was spreading. And, as most people in propaganda will tell you, I was simply doing my job. I was there a little over a year��selling ads, reviewing restaurants, and occasionally interviewing a Western celebrity. The tedious essays on Russia’s place in the world were outweighed by the benefits of running a magazine for the rich: private palaces, private parties, and escapes to the Caribbean sun—something that the birthplace of Dostoyevsky had little of.

After the success of The Bourgeois Journal, Rykov launched Russia.ru, the country’s first online television network, in 2007. Here, pro-Kremlin news ran alongside obscene reality shows, attracting nearly 2.5 million viewers a month. The network’s slogan, “Glory to Russia”—now a battle cry in Russia’s war in Ukraine—demonstrated just how seamlessly Rykov blended patriotism with entertainment to reach an enormous audience.

Building on this, Rykov introduced ZaPutina (“For Putin”), a movement designed to help Vladimir Putin secure an unconstitutional third term. The project included an online platform that aggregated news from various sources, including original reporting from its own correspondents; a ZaPutina campaign bus to take Kremlin-loyal bloggers across the country; and attractive women—proto-influencers—who attended press conferences, introducing themselves by name and their outlet (“For Putin”) before asking their questions.

My biggest contribution to Russian propaganda came in 2009. By then, Russia was positioning itself as an inventive, Western-oriented economy. Vladislav Surkov—an adman, a poet, a columnist, and a Kremlin ideologue—dubbed this period one of “managed democracy,” which will likely be remembered as the midpoint between Russia’s post-Soviet anarchy and its modern-day fascism. Political parties were numerous, but all controlled from the Kremlin, as was almost every form of media. Yet the country sought a veneer of freedom. That’s where Honest Monday came in—a prime-time talk show that I co-created, wrote, and co-produced.

Our remit was to reach the sorts of viewers who ignored the in-your-face messaging of broadcast talk shows. Each week, the Kremlin assigned these shows a topic it wanted highlighted, and most would comply in a very blunt fashion: Do this, vote for that, Russia’s great. With a young host and a flashy studio modeled on French TV, Honest Monday took a different approach. Every week, I wrote up a summary of the left, center, and right perspectives on the topic we were given; I also delineated a viewpoint that reflected the Kremlin’s stance on the matter and sketched a justification for why this view was better than the other three. The producers would then scour the country for guests whose views reflected each of the three perspectives. The three speakers—politicians, celebrities, or pundits—had to defend their stance to, say, a factory worker we flew in from Siberia whose experience was relevant to the topic we covered. The debates were real, many of them heated, and with views contradicting the Kremlin’s. Still, the house always won.

Toward the end of our first season, the ratings for Honest Monday dipped, and the Kremlin’s tolerance waned. The network introduced a new director. As I recall, he outlined for us his vision of the show’s future: “When the viewers tune in, the first thing they should do is shit themselves.”

The Kremlin instructed us to take aim at the powerless Russian opposition, and in a matter of weeks, the messaging turned into outright bashing of everything that stood against Putin. I resigned—publicly—by sanctimoniously calling the show’s producers and host “Kremlin shills.” A couple of years later, two people connected with the Russian propaganda machine lured me outside and assaulted me in broad daylight (one of them later tweeted that he was motivated by a personal issue rather than a political one). When I hit the ground, half a mile from the Kremlin, I was finally out of the game.

Perhaps Rykov’s greatest contribution to Russian propaganda remains his cadre of media managers and propagandists, who now grace Kremlin corridors (and U.S. Treasury sanctions lists). One such protégé was Vladimir Tabak. Formerly a producer at Russia.ru, he rose to prominence in 2010, when he organized a now-infamous birthday calendar for Putin, featuring 12 female students posing in lingerie and captioned with quotes like “I love you,” “Who else but you?,” and “You’re only better with age.” The calendar, designed to create buzz and cultivate Putin’s image, dominated the news cycle for weeks. In an interview with the model Naomi Campbell, Putin even commented on how much he liked it. Legend has it that Surkov personally approved the project.

Although Tabak’s initial endeavor may have seemed playful, his later efforts illustrate just how insidious his propaganda techniques have become. Since 2020, Tabak has led Dialog, a powerful, Kremlin-affiliated organization tasked with controlling and shaping all social-media narratives in the country. If someone uses social media to criticize, say, the mayor of a small town, Dialog knows about it. According to a joint investigation by the independent Russian outlets Meduza, The Bell, and iStories, the organization took on a significant role during the coronavirus pandemic, virtually monopolizing the flow of COVID-related information in Russia by launching the website Stopkoronavirus.rf as the primary source for daily pandemic updates (the investigation report notes that Dialog denies being associated with this site).

At the height of the pandemic, the Kremlin decided to hold a vote on constitutional amendments that would allow Putin to serve two more terms, and Dialog immediately shifted to encouraging people to go to the polls, downplaying COVID-19 concerns. Later, after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Dialog was reportedly tasked with spreading fake news about the war not just in Russia, but in Ukraine. Some of the narratives included Ukrainian soldiers selling their awards on eBay, high-ranking Ukrainian officials owning expensive property in the European Union, and Kyiv ordering the mobilization of women.

Tabak’s organization has become a key player in Russia’s digital warfare abroad, including in its most recent campaign targeting Western audiences. On September 4, the U.S. Justice Department seized numerous internet domains allegedly involved in Russia’s Doppelganger campaign—an influence operation designed to undermine international support for Ukraine and bolster pro-Russian interests. The domains, many of them made to resemble legitimate news outlets, were linked to Russian companies, including Dialog. According to an unsealed affidavit, the goal of the operation was to spread covert Russian propaganda, manipulate voter sentiment, and influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Doppelganger appears to be a sophisticated operation that used deepfakes, AI, and cybersquatting (registering domains designed to mimic legitimate websites). But the Kremlin’s real innovations were those it employed in Russia in the 1990s; in the West today, it is simply repeating the same playbook using new technology. Washingtonpost.pm, a fake news website created to spread Russian propaganda, was an evolution of the fake newspapers that circulated in Russia during the ’90s ahead of elections. The purpose of those outlets—made to resemble legitimate media but filled with kompromat, gossip, and propaganda—was to get the right people elected.

Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian propaganda has churned out absurd and repulsive lies, such as that Ukraine has biolabs where NATO scientists are working on a virus that targets Slavic DNA, and that Zelensky, who is Jewish, presides over a neo-Nazi regime. Yet, in a way, it has become honest with itself—at least for the domestic audience. There’s no longer a need for platforms like Russia.ru or The Journal, because the message is clear: This is who we are, and you’re either with us or against us. And yet, the entertainment aspect didn’t disappear. Rather, it was absorbed into the propaganda machine through the Institute for Internet Development.

Founded in 2015 with Kremlin backing, and currently under the direction of the former Journal producer Alexey Goreslavsky, the IID helps direct state funds toward producing everything from box-office releases to YouTube videos, blogs, and video games. With a yearly budget of more than $200 million, it dwarfs any private film studio or streaming platform in Russia.

Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the institute has become the go-to hub for content. Initially, its output was dull and overtly propagandistic, but that has changed. Its catalog now includes 20/22, a TV series about a soldier fighting in Ukraine and his anti-war girlfriend, as well as A Thug’s Word, a 1980s period piece about a street gang, which became the No. 1 show in Russia and surprisingly popular in Ukraine—much to the dismay of the Ukrainian government. A Thug’s Word contains no politics, no war, and no Putin, yet IID—a propaganda organization—considers it its greatest success, because it legitimized the institute in the world of popular entertainment, which it fought so hard to break into.

One reason Russian propaganda is running circles around the West is that the internet was one of the few domains where the Russian state arrived late, forcing it to co-opt those who understood it. RuNet, the Russian segment of the World Wide Web, was created—and run—by people like Rykov: artsy 20-somethings, filled with cynicism, post-Soviet disillusionment, and a cyberpunk mentality. The collapse of the Soviet Union taught them that truth was whatever they wanted it to be, and that survival was the ultimate goal. The advertising executives, philosophy students, and creatives who once made video art, lewd calendars, and scandalous zines are the same minds who in 2016 said, “Let’s make memes about Hillary Clinton,” and in 2024 suggested using AI to flood X with believable comments. In many ways, this confrontation mirrors what’s happening in Ukraine: This time, however, the West is the massive, unwieldy force being outsmarted by a smaller, more tech-savvy adversary.

The good news is that the Kremlin is a graveyard of talent. In time, every gifted person I knew who went behind its brick walls was devoured by deceit, paranoia, and fear of losing one’s place in the sun. Konstantin Rykov was exceptional at his job, so much so that the Kremlin offered him a seat in the Russian Parliament when he was just 28. He accepted the offer. But being a member of the Duma Committee on Science and High Technologies and the Committee for Support in the Field of Electronic Media wasn’t the same as being the editor of fuck.ru. Despite being involved in some foreign influence operations, Rykov, now 45, hasn’t produced any significant work for Russian audiences since he joined Parliament.

Asked by an audience member in Toronto whether Russia was responsible for the war in Ukraine, Trofimova replied, “I think there are a lot of other factors involved. Yeah, like they are definitely sending troops in to solve whatever grievances there are.” Even if it wasn’t financed by Moscow, Russians at War reminds me of a Rykov production: slick, scandalous, and with a ton of free press. The message the film conveys is that war, not the country that started it, is bad in this scenario. Trofimova seems to portray Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the astonishing scale of the atrocities it has committed there, as something impersonal and inexorable, like a tsunami: We can only accept it and sympathize with the victims, including Russian soldiers.

I stopped working for the Kremlin long before the Russo-Ukrainian war, and whatever I did as the head of a magazine bureau and as a talk-show producer pales in comparison with what some of my former colleagues are doing today. Still, I know that in every bullet flying toward Ukraine—the country where my parents were born—there’s a small part of me. I wonder if Trofimova sees that she’s part of it, too.

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Florida's Attorney General is investigating at least 160 cases of price gouging as the state reels from two hurricanes.

Ashley Moody's rapid response team has received hundreds of complaints of overcharging as some companies allegedly try to cash in on people's desperation, and the team is visiting people to gather information, Florida's WFLA TV station reported.

It said the top three counties that reported price hikes after hurricane Helene are Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas, three adjoining counties in southwest Florida. Saint Petersburg is in Pinellas and Tampa is in Hillsborough.

Anna Maria Fiallos, investigator with Pinellas County consumer protection, told the station: "There's a lot of devastation and unfortunately in any situation, even in a disaster, there's bad actors that will take advantage of it. That's why we rely on our residents of Pinellas County to be alert and let us know, so we can go out and do what we can to protect them."

Newsweek has contacted Florida's Attorney General's office for comment.

At a Wednesday briefing with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris warned that the federal government would intervene to stop companies exploiting hurricane victims.

"To any company that—or individual that might use this crisis to exploit people who are desperate for help through illegal fraud or price gouging—whether it be at the gas pump, the airport, or the hotel counter—know that we are monitoring these behaviors and the situation on the ground very closely and anyone taking advantage of consumers will be held accountable," she said.

Hurricane Milton made landfall late on Wednesday and killed over a dozen people. Nearly two million Floridians were still without power on Friday. Helene killed an estimated 230 people in late September.

United Airlines strongly denied it had jacked up prices as people hurried to flee Hurricane Milton and said a viral online photograph of its fares was inaccurate.

"United capped Florida fares on Sunday," it told Forbes via email. "Since then, the average price for a one way, economy class ticket to our hubs from affected Florida markets was below $500."

It also said it added 18 extra Florida flights.

Alan Rubin, cohead of the Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Team at the Blank Rome law firm told Newsweek that companies cannot suddenly increase prices for roof repair or debris removal after a hurricane.

"There is a standard rate for most of the services that need to be rendered, for example, debris removal, roof repair, and other standard cleanup services that are provided by either private or state contractors," he said.

"Price gouging is a particularly egregious activity that state and local municipalities view as being unacceptable and will be treated as such," he said.

Blank Rome, which has over 600 attorneys in offices throughout the U.S, has had a severe weather team in place for several decades.

Rubin said attorneys general in every state where there is a natural disaster "immediately issue a statement that indicates any price gouging or any attempt to charge more than the going rates prior to the storm will be considered an attempt to price gouge, and that is illegal in any of the states that have been affected by Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton."

"Additionally, prior to impending natural disasters, all gubernatorial offices must ensure that no services being rendered are considered over the normal rates," he added.

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July 14th, 2021

SUSTAINABLE LIVING - MODERN LIVING AND WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH KNITTING?

Everything in balance...

So recently, due to the worldwide pandemic, I found myself with a lot of time on my hands.  (It’s over a year later and we are still feeling the effects.)  I thought this was a wonderful opportunity to work on some knitting designs I’ve had in the works for a while and prepare for the annual winter craft and trade show I usually attend, however, nothing ever entirely goes as you plan.  KNITTER’S WRIST IS A REAL THING!  I sprained my wrist at the beginning of April and couldn’t knit anything for almost two months.  What’s a knitter to do?

I binge watched Netflix for about a week and then I became very bored.  I needed something to do after my son went to bed other than watch TV.  I saw an advertisement on Facebook for some online courses through a website based out of the UK, that after a bit of research, I found was quite reputable and so my quest for knowledge to end my boredom began.

Among the many courses I decided to sign up for, some to help further my career, others that were just for fun, I found one that I was just plain curious about, Sustainable Living.

Now I am sure you are wondering what this has to do with knitting... a lot actually.  As knitters we get to choose the kind of yarn we use to knit with.  So why not choose a few items that are a bit healthier for the environment.  Wool over acrylic yarn is a great start especially if you buy from a smaller business that is certified organic and ethical.  They are out there and yes they are a bit more expensive than buying from a big box store but I’m okay paying a little more for quality and a healthier environment.  O-Wool is an amazing brand of wool yarn (it is in the name) that is based out of the United States and luckily for me, ships to Canada for a very reasonable price.  If you are interested in learning more about this company and their amazing 100% merino and cotton/wool blend yarns please go to www.o-wool.com for more details.

Another simple change that is easy to make might be looking into using wooden knitting needles instead of metal ones.  However, if you love your metal needles and don’t want to give them up, buying vintage knitting needles from a secondhand store instead of new would also be a great alternative.  I’ve found that they even make wooden yarn needles now which I find very interesting to work with. 

These are just a few little things you can do but if we all start thinking about the little things and making small changes in our everyday lives eventually bigger changes will follow.

Gabrielle Vansteelandt

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Streaming service for WorldCup – Tubi TV

Fifa World Cup is a burning topic all over the place these days. People are going passionate about the game, as well as fans are continuously supporting their favorite teams in addition to players. The youth at the moment seems to be entirely obsessed with the sport.

The much predictable 2022 World Cup is about to kick off in Qatar on November 20. Fans from just about the world are looking ahead to result out if Messi can be the victor of his indefinable World Cup for Argentina. Will England crack their 56-year line of heartache? Can France go over? How will the United States rebound back later than missing the 2018 World Cup? There is mounting curiosity about the World Cup, in spite of what team you hold up, and as a consequence, soccer fans claim more as well as more web and mobile applications provided that information on the subject of the World Cup. These apps are providing admirers with the most recent updates as well as visibility into the competition, match, players, odds, and even the weather conditions for a certain match, which means more and more APIs are being created, public, and inspired to prop up these applications.

As a more than ever universal event, the largest part of the World Cup’s viewers will come from other countries, and those viewers are worthy of expedient online streaming options, as well. Of course, the top way to bypass local restrictions online is to make use of a VPN. This not simply helps you live safely and protected online, but as well lets you send up your position to a server in an additional country. So no substance where you're positioned, a VPN may let you look at the World Cup. Just note that not each video-streaming service works with each VPN.

US fans can look at the World Cup 2022 through Fox. This takes account of the Fox Sports App, FOX as well as FOX Sports 1 cable channels, Tubi (despite the fact that not for live games) as well as-

Beast TV,

Hulu,

Glotv,

Crackle TV,

Kemo TV,

and many more if you have packages that take in Fox's sporting channels. Some, like Tubi, have confirmed that they will be streaming the games in 4K UHD quality.

Another alternative is the streaming service Glotv, which is putting the initial 12 games of the competition on its free-of-charge tier and the rest on its premium packages. These will be various language streams, but it's a more reasonably priced alternative for watching the game than Fox's choice.

With the match taking a position in the Middle East for the original time, matches kick off pretty before time in the morning for nearly all Americans, with 5 am ET matches that is (2 am PT) for the initial week of the competition.

Tubi— the free as well as ad-supported streaming service that is owned by Fox — in the present day announced that it is fired up a “FIFA World Cup FAST Channel”. If the name was not apparent in a sufficient amount (in spite of being a mouthful), it fundamentally means all World Cup, all the instances, with ads. Why is Fox doing this in toting up to in point of fact having the U.S. rights to let you look at the 2022 FIFA world cup? Because it can — moreover for the reason that it’s an extra opportunity on which to show the games, moreover put up for sale advertising.

There’s one main dissimilarity, although. While Fox (and FS1) will demonstrate all 64 games live, Tubi’s exposure is all on the subject of on-demand, by means of all games accessible as a repeat. (A preceding version of this tale stated that 29 games would be exposed live on Tubi TV that was actually based on a Fox Sports hold-up page that has in view of the fact that been taken along, as well as Fox tells us Tubi won’t have live games.)

“We’re swollen with pride to be the eventual streaming target in the U.S. to have a good time with the extremely predictable FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 contest,” Farhad Massoudi, originator as well as CEO of Tubi, said in a press release. “We’re delighted to provide our audience dissimilar entrance points to get pleasure from one of the principal global sports events, whether they wish to go down into the knowledge by way of our FAST Channel or vigorously fit into place through VOD, Tubi TV Activate server is making certain soccer fans by no means miss a second of this momentous winter World Cup.” At launch, the channel promised “premium collection content.” That line doesn’t in point of fact mean anything, but you can come across ahead to “series as well as films importance past as well as future FIFA World Cup tournaments.” Shows (which before now are accessible in the Tubi suitable app) include:

• FIFA World Cup Classics • FIFA Women’s World Cup Classics • Gold Stars — The True Story • When the World Watched • Etched in Gold

You’ll as well be able to look at matches on or after the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 (the French men were champs), FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 (spoiler, the U.S. won), as well as FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 (once more, the U.S. women took that one).

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You’re sitting down to watch a movie or play the latest PS5 release, and you turn on your TV. But for the first time, you notice something concerning.

It looks like there are some black spots on the TV. You figure, no big deal, it’s probably just dirt or grime. So you go to clean it off, and that’s when you realize: you’ve got dead pixels.

If you are using the latest TV model then you can check dead pixels online by using one of the best Dead Pixel Checker Tools.

Dead pixels can range from a minor annoyance to a major problem. Not sure what to do about them? Here’s where to start.

Which TV Types Get Dead Pixels?

All current display types (LCD, LED, OLED, etc.) can produce dead pixels. There are other differences between various display types, such as OLED being more susceptible to screen burn-in, but the risks of dead pixels are relatively even across all TV types.

Can Dead Pixels Be Resurrected?

It depends on who you ask. PCWorld says no: a truly dead pixel is just plain dead. There’s no fixing it.

Other sources list strategies to revive a dead pixel. But whether these strategies are ever actually successful on truly dead pixels is a matter of debate. Moreover, people who report success reviving dead pixels may have dealt with stuck pixels, not dead ones.

It’s also important to note that some of the methods for reviving these pixels are quite risky. Your attempts to fix the screen issue could further damage your screen and will often void a manufacturer’s warranty. So before you start tinkering, make sure to consider whether the problem is truly worth the risk.

What Are Stuck Pixels?

Stuck pixels are different from dead ones in that they still show signs of life.

A dead pixel will be completely black and won’t change or show color. (An always-white pixel is sometimes also called a dead pixel or might also be called a hot pixel, but it’s the same story: nothing you do makes any difference, so it’s functionally dead.)

A stuck pixel is different. As the name implies, it may be stuck rather than dead. If you have a pixel displaying red (or blue or green) when it shouldn’t be, that’s certainly annoying. But it’s better news because it means the electronics powering the pixel aren’t disabled or destroyed. They’re just stuck.

The good news with stuck pixels is that you can usually find a way to un-stick them. Some of these are even software-based, so you won’t have to worry about voiding the warranty on your TV.

Strategies to Try

If you’ve determined that you have some dead or stuck pixels, here are some strategies to try. But, again, you should proceed with caution past the first point — if you proceed past it at all. Some of these strategies are risky and could further damage your display.

1. Check Your Manufacturer's Warranty

Your first step should be to check your manufacturer's warranty, especially if the dead pixel showed up when you first turned on your TV. Unfortunately, manufacturers don’t always cover dead pixels. 

Some do and some don’t. Some set a threshold (say, five or more dead pixels) before they’ll repair or replace the unit. But you should always start here.

If the device is brand-new and the manufacturer warranty doesn’t cover dead pixels, you may also be able to exchange or return the device from the retailer that sold it to you.

2. Check Your Extended Warranty

Next up is your extended warranty, if you have one. Again, not all extended warranties cover dead pixels, but some do. Sony company extended TV warranties, for example, do cover dead pixels. 

Sony company also offers unlimited claims up to the purchase price of the TV with no deductible, meaning you can contact Sony company worry-free to have your TV repaired as soon as possible.

If your TV can’t be repaired on the first claim, Sony company will even send a replacement TV.

3. Give Your TV a Break

If you’ve been using your TV heavily, it may just need to cool down. Leave it off for 24 hours, then see if the pixel issues resolve themselves.

4. Try a Software Fix

Next up is an attempt at a software fix. These utilities will rapidly flash colors across your screen in an attempt to shock those pixels back into working order. Stuck Pixel Fixer and JScreenFix are the two top options in this space.

This method tends to work only on stuck pixels, but it’s worth trying before getting hands-on in step 5.

5. Use Some Pressure

This is where things get risky. PCWorld recommends covering the screen with a scratch-free cloth and then pressing gently with a stylus on the stuck pixel for around 10 seconds. Gentle tapping with something slightly firmer is also an option.

6. Repair or Replace

If nothing else has resolved your problem, your next step is to send your TV in for repair or replace the device entirely. Living with the stuck pixel is also an option.

Protect Your TV with the Right Extended Warranty

Sony company offers the best coverage for TVs. With a Sony company warranty, your TV is protected from screen burn-in, dead pixels, power issues, connectivity failure, and more. Even better, Sony company’s warranties cost up to 70 percent less than warranties from manufacturers or retailers, ensuring that you get the best protection for the best price.

FAQ

Are Stuck pixels permanent?

Are Stuck Pixels Permanent? No. More often than not, stuck pixels are temporary. You might have to try a few methods to remove them.

Can a dead pixel spread?

As long as the touch screen (or parts of the touch screen) doesn't stop working, you'll be fine. The worst-case scenario, if the display takes damage that causes the dead pixels to spread, is that you'll have to take the phone in for repairs. 

What does a dead pixel look like?

A dead pixel won't turn on, whereas a stuck pixel is permanently on. Since it's permanently on, it typically appears as a bright, persistent dot on the screen, and is either red, green, blue, or white. If a problematic pixel is dead, it should look like a small black rectangle.

Can you fix a dead pixel on a laptop?

Get yourself a damp cloth, so that you won't scratch the screen. Apply pressure to the area where the stuck pixel is. ... While applying pressure, turn on your computer and screen. Remove pressure and the stuck pixel should be gone.

Can you see dead pixels when the screen is off?

No, dead pixels look like any other pixel when the screen is off, they just don't get power (like the other pixels) when the computer is on. Odds are you have some dust, or some sort of residue perhaps, on your screen.

Why are my dead pixels spreading?

Dead pixels can be frustrating when using a computer. Dead pixels often occur in the LCD screens of computers, televisions, and other devices. This happens when a component fails and causes a pixel to go black. Sometimes this can spread to other pixels, which can appear as a "hole" in the screen.

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Short term Rental 2 BHK Flat In Jaipur

Finding the right short-term rental for a comfortable and convenient stay can be challenging, especially in a bustling city like Jaipur. If you’re looking for a cozy and well-equipped 2 BHK flat in Jaipur for a short period, you’ve come to the right place. Jaipur, known as the Pink City, offers a unique blend of history, culture, and modernity, making it a popular destination for both leisure and business travelers. Renting a 2 BHK flat here for a short term provides an ideal mix of space, privacy, and affordability.

Why Choose a Short-Term Rental in Jaipur?

Short-term rentals, particularly 2 BHK flats, are increasingly popular among travelers, professionals, and families visiting Jaipur for business or leisure. Unlike hotels, which can be costly for extended stays, a rented apartment offers better value and flexibility. A short-term rental also provides the privacy of a home, complete with living areas, a kitchen, and multiple bedrooms—ideal for families or groups of friends. You can experience Jaipur like a local and enjoy the freedom to cook, entertain, or simply relax in your own space.

Location Advantage

Jaipur is a city of contrasts with historic landmarks, vibrant bazaars, and modern amenities. When choosing a 2 BHK flat for rent, you’ll find several prime locations to suit your needs. Areas like C-Scheme, Bani Park, and Malviya Nagar offer easy access to Jaipur’s key attractions, such as Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, and the City Palace. Many of these areas are well-connected by public transport and are within proximity to shopping centers, schools, hospitals, and restaurants. Staying in these areas also makes it convenient to commute if you’re here for work, with business districts nearby.

Amenities and Facilities

A 2 BHK flat in Jaipur for short-term rental typically comes fully furnished and equipped with modern amenities. You can expect a spacious living room, two comfortable bedrooms with attached bathrooms, and a fully functional kitchen. Many short-term rentals include additional features like high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and TV for entertainment. Security is also a priority, and most flats come with round-the-clock security services, CCTV surveillance, and secure entry systems.

For those who enjoy fitness, some rentals provide access to gyms, pools, or jogging tracks within the apartment complex. Parking spaces are also generally available, making it convenient if you plan to drive around the city. Flats with balconies or terrace access offer a great way to relax and soak in the Jaipur vibe, especially in the evenings when the city is beautifully lit up.

Cost-Effective Solution

Short-term rentals can be a cost-effective option compared to traditional hotels, especially for extended stays. The rental prices vary based on the location, amenities, and furnishings, but generally, a 2 BHK flat in a good location in Jaipur will offer excellent value for money. Unlike hotels, which charge per person, flats are rented as a single unit, making them ideal for families or groups. Many rental agencies offer flexible lease terms and payment options to suit different needs, allowing you to tailor your stay according to your budget and schedule.

Flexibility and Convenience

One of the main advantages of short-term rentals is the flexibility they offer. You can choose the rental duration that fits your schedule, whether it’s a week, a month, or longer. If you’re visiting Jaipur for work, medical treatment, or any other reason that requires a temporary stay, short-term rental flats offer convenience without the commitment of a long lease. You’ll have a space that feels like home, without the hassles of ownership.

Book Your 2 BHK Flat in Jaipur Today!

If you’re planning a short visit to Jaipur, a 2 BHK flat rental could be the perfect solution for a comfortable and hassle-free stay. With easy booking options available online, you can choose from a variety of well-maintained properties across different neighborhoods. Enjoy your stay in Jaipur with the space, convenience, and comfort that only a short-term rental can provide. Happystay.in

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Guide to Buying the Perfect TV Unit Online at the Best Price

A TV unit isn't simply a spot to set up your TV - it's a focal feature in your lounge, offering both style and usefulness. Whether you're intending to smooth out the vibe of your space or add stockpiling, picking the right TV unit can upgrade the feeling of your home. Buying a TV unit online permits you to peruse different styles and find something that impeccably suits your requirements and stylish inclinations. What's more, with a lot of choices accessible, you will undoubtedly track down the best piece at a great price.

Why Put resources into a Decent TV Unit?

Boost Space and Capacity: A very much planned TV unit goes past holding your TV. It can add capacity choices for books, gaming consoles, media players, and, surprisingly, decorative things. Units with shut cupboards and racks offer a clean look by covering mess.

Upgrade Room Stylistic layout: A TV unit is much of the time one of the biggest parts of furniture in the parlor, making it a vital component in establishing the room's vibe. From moderate to contemporary or classic styles, a TV unit can supplement or try and characterize your room's stylistic theme.

Coordinate Links and Hardware: With a designated TV unit, you can express farewell to unattractive links. Numerous cutting edge units accompany worked in link the executives choices to keep everything neat, clean, and open.

Support the Size and Style of Your TV: TV units come in different shapes, sizes, and weight limits, it is safely upheld and impeccably showed to guarantee your TV. Matching the unit's width and level to your TV likewise makes a decent search in your room.

The most effective method to Pick the Right TV Unit

1. Decide the Size of Your TV

Measure your TV's width and level and consider the space where it will be put. When in doubt, pick a TV unit that is marginally more extensive than your TV for a fair appearance. Numerous units likewise accompany specifications on which size of TV they are best appropriate for, making it simple to pick the ideal match.

2. Consider the Capacity Needs

Contemplate what you might want to store in the TV unit. Units with open racks permit simple admittance to media players or gaming consoles, while shut cupboards are great for putting away DVDs, controllers, or other little things carefullyconcealed. In the event that you need to exhibit decorative things, units with glass entryways or show racks are a great decision.

3. Select a Style That Supplements Your Stylistic theme

Your TV unit ought to supplement the current style of your lounge. For a smooth, current look, pick units with clean lines, lustrous completions, and a moderate plan. On the off chance that you favor a natural vibe, go for wood wraps up with a tough, conventional plan. Numerous online choices incorporate point by point portrayals of the style, variety, and material, making it simpler to picture the unit in your space.

4. Pick a Solid Material

TV units are regularly produced using wood, metal, or designed wood, each offering its own advantages. Wooden units give a work of art and tough choice, while metal can add a contemporary, modern energy. Designed wood or MDF units are likewise accessible in different styles and are in many cases more reasonable.

5. Check for Link The board Choices

Link the board is a fundamental feature for most present day TV units. Search for units with worked in openings or channels that permit you to oversee and conceal the wires for a perfect, coordinated look without any problem.

6. Ponder Adaptability and Versatility

Assuming that you frequently improve your furnishings, consider a TV unit with wheels or a lightweight plan that's not difficult to move. Then again, on the off chance that you lean toward a durable piece that will remain set up, a strong wooden or metallic unit is great.

Buying Your TV Unit Online - Why It's a Brilliant Decision

1. More extensive Assortment

Shopping online offers you admittance to incalculable styles, sizes, and plans from different brands and producers. You can think about choices without the problem of visiting various stores, all from the solace of your home.

2. Advantageous Channels and Arranging

Most online furniture stores give search channels that permit you to limit your decisions in light of size, material, style, variety, and financial plan. This saves time and assists you with finding precisely exact thing you're searching for.

3. Serious Estimating and Limits

Online shopping platforms frequently have better prices and deal regular limits or occasional deals. This makes it simpler to track down great furniture at a price that accommodates your spending plan.

4. Client Surveys

One more great advantage of online shopping is admittance to client surveys. By finding out about other clients' encounters, you get significant experiences into the item's solidness, quality, and appropriateness for various spaces.

5. Advantageous Conveyance and Installation

Most online stores offer conveyance administrations, and some even incorporate gathering choices. Make certain to check the conveyance terms prior to buying to guarantee an issue free arrangement.

Pursue Your Decision with Certainty

Your family room merits the best, and a mindfully picked TV unit can improve things significantly in how the space looks and feels. Shopping online offers an overflow of choices, so you can track down a TV unit that meets generally your practical and tasteful requirements. From smooth current plans to natural appeal, there's an ideal unit out there ready to be found.

Shop Now from Okasan Store and bring back a TV unit that will be the ideal expansion to your living space, consolidating style, usefulness, and comfort!

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Buy TV Units online at Kalyanam Furniture.

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Shop Lamps & Lighting Online at the Best Prices

Lighting can transform any room, creating cozy corners, accentuating decor, and adding depth. You don’t need to hire an expensive designer to work this magic! With Chronos Lights' beautiful collection of lamps available online, you can achieve stunning results yourself.

Decorative Lamp Lighting for a Stylish Home

Lamps are an easy and affordable way to make your space feel inviting. Since they’re easy to move, you can switch up your decor by repositioning them as often as you like. Here’s how to get the most out of your lamps:

- Consider the Lighting Type: Dining areas, for example, benefit from a mix of functional lighting and cozy LED ceiling lights.

- Vary Heights: Position lamps at different levels to create a dynamic and visually appealing layout.

- Choose Decorative Pieces: Pick lamps that look great both on and off to add character to your room.

- Understand Light Intensity: Opaque shades cast light up and down, while transparent materials emit light in all directions.

- Mix and Match Thoughtfully: Combine different lamps for interest but avoid overdoing it to keep a harmonious look.

Types of Lamps at Chronos Lights

Chronos Lights offers a range of lamps in stunning designs, shapes, and functions—sourced directly from Indian manufacturers for quality and affordability. Here’s what’s in store:

- Table Lamps: From the bedside to the balcony, our stylish table lamps with wood or metal bases add charm wherever they’re placed.

- Floor Lamps: Tall and elegant, floor lamps add an undeniable allure. Our collection includes both classic and modern styles, ideal for corners, bedrooms, or reading nooks.

- Wall Lamps: Mounted to create a layered lighting effect, our wall lamps include:

  - Swing Arm Lamps: Adjustable for reading.

  - Pendant Lamps: Downward-facing for accent lighting.

  - Picture Lights: Perfect for highlighting artwork.

  - Sconces: Emit light upward and outward for ambiance lighting.

  - Barn Lamps: Designed for outdoor spaces, throwing light downwards.

  - Flush Mounts: Compact and snug against the wall for low-ceiling spaces.

- Ceiling Lamps: From chandeliers to pendant lamps, our ceiling lights in metal, bamboo, wood, and mosaic glass set the mood beautifully.

- LED Ceiling Lights: Available in stylish shapes and designs, these LED lights add a modern touch and enhance any room’s ambiance.

Explore the collection at Chronos Lights and bring home the perfect lighting to elevate your space!

FAQs on Lamps and Lighting

How can I decorate with smart lights?  

Smart lights offer adjustable colors and settings, ideal for a modern vibe. Use them for ambiance around TV units, ceilings, and even under beds. Start small by replacing standard bulbs in your lamps with smart bulbs for instant impact.

What types of lamps are available at Chronos Lights?  

Chronos Lights offers table lamps, wall lamps, ceiling lamps, floor lamps, and LED ceiling lights—all at fantastic prices!

Which lamps are best for reading?  

For reading, go for swing arm wall lamps, adjustable floor lamps, or torchiere wall/table lamps. Warm white or yellow lights in 40-60 watts provide a comfortable glow, with higher wattage up to 80 recommended for difficult-to-read fonts.

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We spent about six hours loading the rental truck we would drive down to Sacramento, attaching a trailer to pull our own vehicle behind. By 3:00 p.m., we finally left Oregon for the last time on July 25, 2007.

Moving such a long distance without unlimited funds made me anticipate some challenges, but I didn’t expect the journey to be a near-disaster that would threaten our lives. It began as nothing like I’d envisioned; my expectations had never included poverty, hunger, homelessness, or sheer chaos. Had I known what lay ahead, I’d have felt sick to my stomach on the spot. The hardships we endured would make my previous challenges seem minor. It would end up being the third most scariest moment of my life.

Though the drive felt endless, I was excited to see the first palm trees as we approached Sacramento. We stopped to eat in Redding and didn’t reach the Clarion Hotel until 10:00 p.m. There, a group of youths played loud music in the adjacent room and practically took over the hallway.

Exhausted, we moved to an Econo Lodge. The room was spacious but pricey for a place with no amenities. After two nights, we transferred to a different Econo Lodge downtown, storing our belongings in a 10x10 storage unit. This motel had internet, but it was unreliable, making it a struggle for Tom to apply for unemployment online.

Our worst decision was spending a week at the Motel 6. The noise level was unbearable, reminiscent of a past experience I’d had in the projects 15 years earlier. The flimsy floorboards trembled whenever someone walked by, waking me up constantly. Someone seemed to be dealing drugs nearby, adding to the chaos. The frustration reached a boiling point, so we relocated to Best Western in Roseville. Though expensive, this hotel offered a spacious room with a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker.

Amid this chaos, two bits of unfortunate news surfaced. First, our property management withheld our $450 deposit, citing bogus repair charges. We had left the house spotless aside from a few minor issues, so I was disappointed that my instinct to leave the place “as is” was overruled by Tom’s wish to leave it clean. Second, Tom’s unemployment claim was denied. He had left his job to find work in a city with better access to doctors for my medical needs, but they didn’t give a shit.

With no deposit refund, no unemployment, and Tom still jobless, my stress turned into fear.

On August 12, Tom found a temp job at a warehouse in Rocklin. Although the pay was only $10 an hour and his coworkers were unpleasant, his boss was supportive. Two days later, we settled in the best extended-stay motel we could afford, though it wasn’t in the best part of Sacramento. The room, on the top of three floors, had a full-size bed, recliner, dresser, small table, and kitchen. While the space was cozy and functional, the decor was drab, and the walls were thin. The air conditioner malfunctioned, the microwave carousel didn’t work, and the refrigerator leaked. Noise from slamming doors and blaring TVs was an ongoing nuisance, along with frequent disturbances from the friendly but overly active staff performing maintenance and inspections.

Had we been in an end room, things might have been quieter, but that larger room was more expensive. I had no idea we’d end up living there for over eight months. Although we could come and go, it felt little more than a glorified jail cell.

Our expenses were astronomical. Gas prices had skyrocketed, the room cost $320 per week even at a discounted rate, and our storage unit was $87 monthly. While I enjoyed the warmer climate and proximity to stores and restaurants, I disliked the crowds.

Shortly after settling at the motel, we lost our beloved Tinkerbell to a tumor, which only deepened my despair and anger. I loved that rat dearly.

Over time, we became familiar with the motel staff, though a few, like one office worker and a housekeeper named Prasaad from Fiji, weren’t our favorites. Prasaad, originally friendly, became a bit cold, making me wonder if something had happened. Seeing someone immigrate here only to treat the natives poorly just wasn’t right.

Nonetheless, two of the people we met there became my favorites: Michelle and Kissum.

Michelle worked days in the office. She was a year younger than me. Although it was dyed, like my own long black hair that reached past my waist, I admired her fiery red hair and friendly eyes. Michelle was a bit heavy, but overall, she was good-looking. She was always quick to help us in any way she could, and I looked forward to seeing her whenever I went to the office, whether to drop off mail or for anything else.

Then there was Kissum, my favorite housekeeper, who was also from Fiji. I never would’ve guessed she’d become one of my favorites since she was so quiet the first few times she cleaned our room. But over time, she turned out to be quite chatty, and I looked forward to her visits. Her upbeat energy and humor did wonders for my otherwise sour mood.

There were a few other housekeepers as well: two from Thailand, one from Mexico, a new one hired right before we left from India, and Josephina, who was originally from New Zealand. Josephina was young and attractive and even tried to help us when things were at their worst by attempting to get us into a rooming house. But eventually, she called to tell us she hadn’t been able to reach anyone there. She worked on rooms during our first few months but later moved to the laundry department and I never saw her again.

Satish, another one from Fiji, was the head maintenance guy and friendly, though he deflated our hopes almost as quickly as he raised them. He had offered to rent us his three-bedroom house in the city for a thousand dollars a month. But when housing prices started plummeting, he backed out. At first, I felt hurt by the letdown, but I couldn’t really blame him—I would have waited, too. Still, it was tough to feel like we were finally close to finding a home, only to be left once again wondering where we could go, who would take us without perfect credit, and how we could escape constant noise, barking dogs, and loud stereos.

Mike, the manager, was also kind and offered us a slight discount on the grand-a-month monthly rate they started offering right before we left. But by then, we were too close to moving on to take him up on it, though the discount would have helped tremendously if it had been available earlier.

As the weather cooled, things worsened.

Our truck was broken into, and Tom’s birth certificate, some tools, a laser printer, and a few other items were stolen.

I started gaining weight and feeling stiffer from spending so much time cooped up in the room, struggling to work on the computer amid the constant noise. I wasn’t winning many sweepstakes, which I blamed partly on the unreliable internet we had for the first couple of months.

Eventually, the DMV stopped giving us temporary permits after our ’79 Dodge failed emissions, and Tom had to drive with expired plates. Later, the truck’s insurance expired, and we couldn’t afford to renew it, which only added to his stress on the road.

Then came October, and with it, a nightmare. To say I felt like we were being taunted is an understatement. Imagine a deranged person holding a gun to your head, saying, “Maybe I’ll pull the trigger, maybe I won’t.” The terror of that uncertainty was exactly what we felt daily, especially between October 4 and October 15—an 11-day stretch that was unrelentingly stressful as hell. Our survival was on the line, and I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. We felt trapped between the streets and despair.

On Thursday night, October 4, I had a dream that we had no money for food or rent. The next morning, October 5, Tom left early for work. When I woke up, I texted him about the dream, saying it had left me with one of my bad feelings, the kind we’d both come to recognize as forewarnings of trouble.

That afternoon, Tom came back to the room earlier than usual, carrying no groceries and looking grim. “Bad dream premonition,” he said, confirming the uneasy feeling in my gut. He explained that his paycheck had been directly deposited as usual, but we couldn’t access our account. Our debit card had expired while we were still in Oregon, and the bank had sent a new one to our old address. When it was returned, they hadn’t bothered to call or email us.

The next day, with no other options, we loaded up the truck in search of a campground. But we couldn’t find any; the directions people gave us were vague and led us in circles.

In desperation, we considered ending it all in the back of the truck by lighting charcoal to produce carbon monoxide. We wanted a quiet, secluded place with no chance of intervention. But even that seemed beyond our reach.

After wandering aimlessly and wasting gas, we began pulling items from storage to sell or pawn: Tom’s Xbox, the GPS, a couple of electric guitars I’d won, DVDs, CDs, and more. I was sick of the humiliation of being reduced to struggling, starving, pawning this, selling that—just to survive. While some items were things we had planned to part with, we wanted to do it our way, not forced in a rush, taking whatever we could get.

The money we raised bought us gas and a little food. Surprisingly, those “little wins” I used to complain about helped save the day. Without anywhere to go, we ended up at a rest stop heading towards Reno, but it was cold, so we turned back and parked in the Thunder Valley Casino lot. Making as much space as we could in the back of our beat-up truck, we spent part of Saturday night there. I climbed in first, and Tom, after making sure no one was watching, followed, pulling the hatch shut behind him. We lay huddled together, shivering, trying to stay quiet. People couldn’t see in well, but we could see them. Did any of them know what it was like to be broke and homeless? Did they take their homes and food for granted? Did they think only the lazy, the alcoholics, and the addicts ended up like us? Did they think their worst fears could never come true? What made them more deserving? We worked as hard as anyone, maybe harder.

Tom was afraid to sleep, worried his snoring might draw attention, and I was too cold, uncomfortable, scared, and angry to sleep myself. When he went to use the restroom in the casino, I lay there shivering, mentally cursing a God I wasn’t sure existed.

Eventually, I couldn’t take the cold and had to pee, so I went inside, used the restroom, and had Tom paged. Without money to gamble, we tried to blend in at the restaurant; he got a soda, and I ordered coffee. God only knew how much longer I needed to be awake. Our waitress, Dee, noticed our situation and told us about Kampgrounds of America, even offering soup on her tab. We declined the soup but thanked her for the KOA information. Unfortunately, it wasn’t free as she’d said, and going to a campground just wasn’t an option without a tent or money. Everywhere we turned, we seemed trapped in a real Catch-22.

By 4:00 AM, knowing we wouldn’t get any real sleep, we left the casino and headed for Walmart, where Tom browsed the store while I mostly stayed in the truck, lying down to calm my nerves. Around 7:00, we returned to storage to pull more things to pawn—the digital camera, a diamond I’d won, and finally, our laptop. While Tom was inside, I managed a 45-minute nap in the truck’s front seat.

The pawnshop didn’t open until 11:00, and as we waited, exhausted, I couldn’t shake the feeling of doom. The thought of not getting enough money to survive until our new debit card arrived was overwhelming.

Finally, when the shop opened, Tom went in first to see if they’d accept what we had. A moment later, Tom returned with good news—the pawnshop would give $65 for the diamond. I used my ID to complete the sale since Tom had left his at the casino the previous day. We’d laugh later about how he didn’t want to mention this in front of the pawnshop workers, knowing they might judge us less favorably if they heard the word “casino.”

We now had enough for one night at the motel. After pawning the laptop, camera, and diamond, we returned to the motel, where I finally met Michelle, the person I’d only spoken to over the phone thus far. Mixed feelings hit me as we re-entered that familiar room. I didn’t want to be there, but we desperately needed to shower and do laundry, even if it meant washing clothes in the tub. Also, it was more comfortable to sleep in a real bed, as opposed to the back of a pickup.

The room felt enormous compared to the cramped truck. We set up our remaining things, including a desktop computer from storage, and took showers. With only 45 minutes of sleep in over 30 hours, I ended up sleeping on and off for 14 hours, despite waking frequently from stress. The whole time, I wondered if we’d get our new debit card or if we’d be back on the street the next day. I was afraid of what I’d see in my dreams but more afraid of reality. Sleep, however fitful, was my only escape.

The next day, Monday, Tom couldn’t work because he had to figure out a way to get more money. He sold a gun sight I’d won, buying us another night’s stay but not enough for gas or food.

When Tom called the temp agency and card company, they gave conflicting answers, saying a new card could be expedited, but only if it didn’t arrive by Monday. After calling his boss Tuesday morning, she surprised us with her generosity, giving him $100 for gas. But even with the $100, we were far from stable. It bought us a room for Tuesday night, some food, and a little more gas. But after those expenses, we were back to square one—completely broke.