#or like... a visa gift card at least?!

[surlifen]

I'm so mad at myself for redeeming the useless amazon gift cards I got for xmas thinking I could at least buy visas with them or something 😭 $235 of nontransferable money I can't use for literally anything I want or give to anyone else. well hit me up if you want to give me $200 and I'll use my account to buy all your damn groceries or whatever you want til I run out lol you can keep the extra $35

[monocodoll]

MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures 1.1.0 Update

It's been a good while since the release of the initial version of MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures. For the last 8 months, I have been working on adding more features and fixing bugs that were present in the first release. You can locate the mod in either Simblr.CC or LoversLab.

1.1.0 Update Notes

TLTR: Additions/Changes For 1.1.0

Main Feature: OnlySims

Side Features: Simstagram, Cosmetic Surgeyr, LlamaPay

Miscellenous Features: Cigars, Cannabis Gummies, Can Consume Cannabis Through Bubble Bar, New Drug Objects: Weed Tray and Cocaine Lines, Tobacco Plant with Aging Barrel and Drying Rack, Sharing Drug Interactions For Drugs, Do Together Interaction For Drugs, New Addiction Chance System, Addiction Predisposition System, New Setting Options: (Remove Felonies, Set Opinion On Drugs, Set Addiction Predisposition, Check Addiction Predisposition), Updated BDP Mod to be Integrated Into Vile Ventures, New Ways To Obtain Drugs Through Medical Career(Kleptomanaic Sims Pocketing Drugs and At level 5 you can order fake prescriptions), Sims can autonomously do drugs at certain clubs and at Juice Keg Parties, Misc objects: Bath Bombs(Usable), Visa Gift Cards(Usable), Lip Stick Packaging, Quencher Tumbler(Usable), Simple Modern Tumbler (Usable), Hydro Flask Tumbler, Swell Stainless Steel Bottle.

New Tunables

Bug Fixes:

- Implemented fix where if the world you were playing at had a Police Station in a combo rabbithole than the sim being arrested would be dropped off at a random location then take a taxi to the police station to be jailed.

 - Implemented fix where sims who obtained felonies were unemployable for all careers. Where they should have at least been able to join the Criminal, Culinary, Military, and Part time jobs

- Fixed bug where sims were able to deal drugs to their household members

- Made Tunable where you may disable receiving the Going Wild Moodlet for the MDMA, Shrooms, and LSD drugs. The going Wild Moodlet causes a temporary trait change. Which was reported to effect players who had KinkyWorld negatively. If you have KinkyWorld and face issues due to the temporary trait change, you may disable this feature through the tunable xml.

 - Implemented fix where a smuggling racket with the equipment upgrade was bugged. This bug caused you to be forced to hold exactly 25 packages or bricks to smuggle. Otherwise the function would not work.

-Implemented fix where arrests would sometimes repeat after a sim has been dropped off at the police station lot.

-Implemented method where your Drug Dealing skill can be carried over if you were to travel or move to a different world.

-Implemented cleanup methods when crafting drugs via chemistry lab, when drugs are confiscated when being jailed, while smuggling, when curing cannabis, when selling drugs to other sims. These functions simply removed the items from the sims inventory, but did not delete them. They were basically placed in no mans land. Without Nrass errortrap, these items would never get deleted and your save file would get bigger overtime. Now they are get deleted via my script.

Mod Description

MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures offers and aims to provide players with the ability to roleplay lucrative, shady, and consequential criminal activities.

As of this moment at version 1.1.0 . The MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures mod provides the ability to roleplay lucrative, shady, and consequential activities by allowing your sim to become Street Drug Dealers, Craft Drugs, Smuggle Drugs, Launder Dirty Money, Aquire Rackets, Consume Illegal Drugs, and Become OnlySim Models.

Disclaimer

Before installing the new version of MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures mod, please download and read the MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures 1.1.0 Installation Guide. This guide will state what DLC and Third Party Mods you will need to receive full functionality of the mod. A few third party mods were added to this new version.

Additionally, because the mod does add custom traits and custom skills. It is recommended to make a backup save if you are planning on using an already existing playthrough. That way if you decide to uninstall the mod, you will still have a version of your playthrough before you had installed the mod.

Overview

Drug Consumption Focus

​20 Consumable Drugs

Drug Consumption Animation For All Drugs

Drug Effects

Drug Addiction

Drug Withdrawal System

Fatal and non fatal Overdoses

Rehab

Drug Consumption Reactions

Doctor Visits

Hidden Rolling Skill

Drug Research Computer Interactions

Drug Dealing Focus

Drug Dealing Skill

16 Sellable Drugs

10 Growable Drug Plants

12 Craftable Drugs

2 Drug Production Rackets

Money Laundering Racket

Smuggling Racket

Heat System

Jailing System

Police Raid System

OnlySims Focus

OnlySims Skill

Activities For OnlySims Model: Open OnlySims Account, Delete OnlySims Account, Post Photo/Video Content, LiveStream, Read and Respond To Comments, Chat With Subscribers, Read OnlySims Requests, Add Mosaic To Content

Fan Mail System

Tip System

Sponsorship Opportunity System

Quota System

Consequence System

Simstagram Focus

Simstagram Skill

Actitivities For Simstagram Models: Open Simstagram, Delete Simstagra, Post Photo/Video/Story/Art Content, Add LinkTree

Simstagram Sponsorship Opportunity System

Tip System

Quota System

Misc

- 127 Custom Objects

- 180 New Moodlets

MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures Mod Guide The MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures Mod will have downloadable PDF mod guides. Please read the guides before asking questions.

MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures 1.1.0 (Installation Guide)

Will go over DLC and Third Party Mods Needed

MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures 1.1.0 (Drug Tunable Guide)

Will go over how to make tunable edits and explain the current tunables

MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures 1.1.0 (Consumable Drug Consumption Guide)​

Obtaining Drugs W/Out Drug Dealing Skill

Methods To Consume Drugs

Effects Of Drugs

Addiction

Withdrawals

Overdoses

Quitting Addiction

Steroid Mechanics

MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures 1.1.0 (Drug Dealing Guide)​

Assigning Drug Dealer NPC

Getting Permission to Deal Drugs

How To Get Inventory

How To Gain Clients

Sales & Transactions

Smuggling Drugs

Methods Of Making Dirty Simoleans Usable

Inheritance

Jailing System

Heat Level System

Tips For Effective Drug Dealing From Twinsimming

MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures 1.1.0 (OnlySims Guide) 

Opening an OnlySims Account

Making Content For OnlySims

How To Gain Subscribers

Making Simoleons From OnlySims

Keeping Subscribers

Consequences of Becoming a Known OnlySims Model 

MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures 1.1.0 (Simstagram Guide)

Opening a Simstagram Account

Making Content For Simstagram

Posting Content On Simstagram

Making Simoleons From Simstagram

Keeping Subscribers 

MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures 1.1.0 (Cosmetic Surgery Guide)

Getting A Procedure Done

Polycounts Drug Items

-White Widow Baggy - 294

- Purple Haze Baggy - 294

- Skunk Baggy - 294

- OG Kush Baggy - 294

- AK47 Baggy - 294

- Amnesia Baggy - 294

- Shroom Baggy - 294

- LSD Sheet - 14

- MDMA Baggy - 294

- MDMA Pill Bottle - 412

- Adderall Pill Bottle - 412

- Xanax Pill Bottle - 412

- PainKillers Pill Bottle - 412

- Cocaine Baggy - 294

- Meth Baggy - 294

- Heroin Baggy - 294

- Lean - 108

- Testosterone Enanthate - 476

- Trenbolone - 476

- Estrogen Blockers - 476

- Cold Medicine - 764

-Cigar Pack - 14

Drug Animatio Prop Items

- Bong - 830

- Vaporizer - 412

- Blunt - 192

- White Widow Joint - 176

- Purple Haze Joint - 176

- Skunk Joint - 176

- OG Kush Joint - 176

- AK47 Joint - 176

- Amnesia Joint - 176

- LSD Blotter - 12

- Shroom - 362

- MDMA Pill - 124

- Xanax Pill - 124

- Adderall Pill - 124

- PainKiller Pill - 124

- Rolled Simolean - 80

- Pizzo Pipe - 592

- Syringe - 916

- Lean - 108

- Cold Medicine - 764

- Cigar - 124

- Cannabis Gummy - 380

Drug Ingredient Items

- Empty Baggy - 294

- Empty Jar - 446

- Jar With White Widow - 634

- Jar With Purple Haze - 634

- Jar With Skunk - 634

- Jar With OG Kush - 634

- Jar With AK47 - 634

- Jar With Amnesia - 634

- RAW Rolling Paper - 14

- Swisher Sweets - 22

- Baking Soda - 36

- Powdered Milk - 36

- Empty Bowl - 182

- Coke Bowl - 206

- Brick Press Container - 148

- Brick Press Container With Cocaine Powder - 150

- Hydrogen Peroxide - 318

- Sodium Benzoate - 210

- Toluene - 706

- Empty Bin Tray - 38

- Meth Tray - 38

- Empty Meth Bin - 70

- Meth Bin - 70

- Empty Pill Bottle - 412

- Sprite - 1752

- Jolly Ranchers - 94

- Styrofoam Cup - 96

- Cannabis Pack - 94

- Empty Cigar Pack - 14

- Empty Cigarette Pack - 44

Custom Seeds

- White Widow Bud - 82

- Purple Haze Bud - 82

- Skunk Bud - 82

- OG Kush Bud - 82

- AK47 Bud - 82

- Amnesia Bud - 82

- Shroom - 362

- Coca Leaf - 68

- Opium - 960

-Tobacco Leaf - 92

-Dry Tobacco Leaf - 92

Custom Plants

- White Widow Cannabis Plant - 280

- Purple Haze Cannabis Plant - 280

- Skunk Cannabis Plant - 280

- OG Kush Cannabis Plant - 280

- AK47 Cannabis Plant - 280

- Amnesia Cannabis Plant - 280

- Shroom Plant Mycelium - 68

- Shroom Plant Sprout - 730

- Shroom Plant Growing - 730

- Shroom Plant Mature - 1094

- Shroom Plant Dead - 260

- Coca Plant - 1258

- Opium Plant Sprout- 210

- Opium Plant Growing - 28

- Opium Plant Mature - 974

- Tobacco Plant - 124

Misc

- Dirty Simoleans - 22

- Meth Package - 182

- Cocaine Brick - 514

- Racket Package - 14

- Lighter - 191

- Stay Safe Test Kit - 30

- Baby Laxatives - 14

- Weed Tray - 1289

- Fan Mail Package - 14

- Aging Barrel - 322

-Drying Rack - 494

-Gamer Girl Bath Water - 442

-VHS Tape - 14

-Bath Bomb Package - 14

-Bath Bomb Ball - 672

-Lip Packaging - 14

-Visa Gift Card - 30

-HydroFlaskBottle - 908

-SimpleModernTumbler - 602

-SwellStainlessBottle - 1530

-TheQuencherTumbler - 876

Tuning

Please Download the MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures 1.1.0 (Drug Tunable Guide). As this will give instructions on how to make a tunable edit and explain each current tunable.

Conflicts

Since this is a Script mod, there should not be any conflicts. However, it is recommended not to have The DrugLord mod by brando130 installed with this mod. As it seems to make your sim unclickable if your sim were to receive any moodlet which would temporarily replace a sims trait. This can happen with any of my custom moodlets that changes traits temporarily or any of the non modded moodlets which temporarily change traits. Additionally, MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures 1.1.0 Incorporated the BDP mod into Vile Ventures. Please ensure that you do not have the standalone BDP mod installed alongside Vile Ventures.

Inspiration

Basemental Drugs Mod For The Sims 4 MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures was very much inspired by Basemental's Drug Mod. It should be noted, that I actually never played Basemental Drugs, but I loved reading their great guides. And would have most likely enjoyed it had I decided to continue playing TS4 after I moved to PC gaming.

Credits

Third Party Apps Used

VS 2019

s3pe

PhotoShop 2022

MilkShape

Blender 2.79

Blender 2.67b

ILSpy

Script Mod Template Creator by Battery

Third Party Mods Used

Arsil's Custom Trait Manager

Battery's C# Script Utility

douglasveiga CCLoader

MonocoDoll's Arms Dealing Mod

Olomaya's Updated Smoking Mod

Twinsimming's Game On! Collection

Twinsimming's Fashion Forward Collection

MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures Mod Script

MonocoDoll

Custom Objects included With MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures Mod

MonocoDoll​

Provided Assistance With Functions For The Script

Battery

Gamefreak130

zoeoe

Twinsimming

Lyralei

Custom Objects included With MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures Mod

MonocoDoll​

Provided Assistance With Learning To Create Custom Plants and Ingredients

Bietjie

Provided Assistance With Creating Objects with different Geostates

Bietjie

Custom Drug Consumption Animations From MonocoDoll's Ventures Mod

MonocoDoll

Provided Assistance With Learning How To Create Object Animations

Quencher Tumbler, Simple Modern Tumbler, Hydro Flask Tumbler, and Swell Stainless Steel Bottle

Cozygirlsimmer

Cocaine Lines

MochaSims

Language Translations 1.0.0 Version

beresimsdreamworld - ES Spanish

Title Cover Art For MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures Mod

TODNOK

Beta Testing

Twinsimming

MonocoDoll

Beta Testing 1.1.0 Version

Loveternity

MonocoDoll​

For more information, the MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures mod is available on Simblr.CC or LoversLab

Simblr.cc - MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures 1.1.0

MonocoDoll's Vile Ventures - The Sims 3 - LoversLab

[spark1edog]

he still has time to pay for my top surgery is all i’m saying

every time my granddad takes us for lunch he’s always like “i would really like if you patched up your relationship with your dad :((“ and it’s like yeah i’m sure you would!

[magical-glimpse]

Pick a Card:What makes you shine ?

Pile 1:

For entertainment purposes only

Ace of Pentacles,Seven of Pentacles,Temperance,The Moon,Six of Swords (the Judgement)

The energy here feels very scorpionic or piscean.There is some mystery here,transitional, otherworldly stuff.You have been gifted in skills to make people grow.Your progress is visible and makes other people want to change as well, to transform, to discover new things.You may have taught some people about astrology or crystals or tarot.I actually a rough amethyst.You are incredibly balanced.You seem to know a lot of stuff and be able to teach it well.You might even be some sort of teacher, guide or maybe a parent i heard ?You just feel so mysterious, alluring and knowledgeable hihi.I’m surprised high priestess didn’t come out, but i think it’s because you have a good balance and handle of both divine and worldly.You hold secrecy of magic we have yet to learn, or at least it is the impression you give.You shine like...black sparkles i guess ? or like shooting stars at midnight.

If you liked this, you can tip on my kofi !

Pile 2:

For entertainment purposes only

The Star,The World,Eight of Swords,Everything is fine,Nine of Wands,The Tower,Six of Swords,Temperance,Page of Cups,Three Of Swords,Six of Pentacles

Wow.Bro, are you Spiderman??Because you feel like superhero.I am actually picturing that last scene in Into the Spiderverse where Miles does that big leap of faith.It definitely feels like you overcame many fears and hurdles and have now become a figure that helps other with theirs.Maybe you’re in a social work, or teaching.I’m actually seeing someone helping others get visas or citizenship papers after they struggled with it, or someone tutoring someone in something they struggled with.Some people definitely see you as their superhero though.You’re the type to bring down and transform institutions, you might be in politics ??Just like pile 1, you help others bring change in their lives.In fact, you bring a wave of fresh air everywhere you go.You make people seek more, more knowledge, more freedom, more bravery.You might actually be a heartbreaker of some sort ?As in, a lot of people admire and like you, but of course not everyone can get your attention or affection.You are seen as a very giving figure in your community, so that may got a few people thinking they are entitled to your heart.Welp, too bad for them because its yours and they dont own it.You genuinely feel like a superhero, and probably the main character one.

If you liked this, you can tip on my kofi !

Pile 3:

For entertainment purposes only

Eight of wands,Queen of Cups,Ten of Pentacles,The Magician

Golden hour by JVKE played while i wrote this.

Funny thing, with the cards i would have expected something more on the badass bitch side, but this is actually quite soft ?Not to say you’re not a bad bitch, but this reading is definitely highlighting your softer side more.Even though the Empress did not come out, i would say you have homemaking power.As in, whatever room you enter, you bring a warmth that was not there before.You’re the light of a fireplace at Christmas or a birthday candle.Just a small glow, but a powerful one.You are however a strength to be reckoned with.You seem to be on a mission to help make this world a home for more people.To help make it safer, more welcoming, more home to different kind of people.You have experienced persecution up close.Your emotional intelligence is guiding you on your way.You are allowing this world to be more gentle, more kind, more soft, more vulnerable but safe.You create intimate spaces where people feel like they can be themselves more.

If you liked this, you can tip on my kofi !

[ananimice]

I have a headache, but this is all anyone's talking about, so let's talk about it.

Watcher TV. No matter where you stand, I think it's safe to say you love Shane, Steven, and Ryan. If you only love one or two of them over the others, I think it's safe to say your opinion doesn't really matter because you're blinded by your own biases. Frankly, it appears like a lot of the fandom was secretly harboring some pretty hateful thoughts about them, which is arguably more disappointing than the whole situation put together.

Yeah, when it was announced, I was bummed. I know people who had caught on to the idea of it before the announcement who stated they would be bummed too. We worried about the accessibility of their content and the availability, the impact it would have on such a small and young company, but y'know what? We all had the same concerns when Watcher was first founded. We worried about BuzzFeed Unsolved and how they'd ever have such a popular show, wondered if they'd still grow or if they'd have trouble finding a fan base on their own. When covid hit in full force, I think it those concerns grew ten fold with content becoming completely digital and distance based. But we made it through. That first episode of Too Many Spirits, with them all outside under the stars and that beautiful fire lighting them up - that was like a beacon of hope in itself. Things were going to be okay, no matter what.

I guess what I'm trying to say is... Just give it a chance. Put your irrational fears behind you and trust that these three guys have it under control. I guarantee Ryan and Steven at the very least have gone over every angle of their business model and came to this as the best solution for them. If you can't afford it, find a friend or two and split it. If you don't have a digital payment method, go buy a visa gift card. Support your favorite creators.

[palmtreepalmtree]

It is so frustrating that the LA Times does not have a gift article option, because this article is an incredible snapshot of the U.S. immigration system from the immigrants' perspective. Everyone should read this.

We live in a country where so many people are living half-lives, lives of deep uncertainty, instability, and fear. Their lives are paralyzed. Every story told in this article is a story I have encountered time and time again.

In the (too) many years I have been working in immigration law, it always stuns me how little American citizens understand about the process and what it takes to become a legal resident here. A friend once said to me, totally sincerely, that before he had met me he thought that the only thing keeping undocumented immigrants from becoming legal was that they didn't want to fill out the paperwork and pay a fee.

In reality, the U.S. immigration system is a sprawling network of laws that have been built one on top of the other to create a labyrinthine process that takes years to navigate and is impossible without expensive legal assistance.

Here is a snapshot of the process from the article:

The U.S. caps the number of permanent employment-based immigrants at 140,000 annually, with no more than 7% allowed from any one country. As a result, people in countries with large numbers of applicants could wait a lifetime. The wait for an employment-based green card for residents of India is 134 years, according to Cato’s estimate, based on government data. A U.S. citizen who wants legal permission for their married adult child to immigrate to the U.S. from Mexico would have to wait 160 years at the current rate of approval.

One of the more recent developments I have observed since the Trump administration is a growing fear among people who have already successfully navigated the process that their status--even among naturalized citizens--continues to be perilous and liable to be snatched away at any given moment.

And this has a real impact on our communities - on our ability to enforce the laws that are supposed to make all of us safe and successful.

About 4 in 10 poll respondents said they had avoided things like talking to the police, applying for a job or traveling out of fear of drawing attention to their status or the status of someone in their family.

I could go on and on about this. I don't have all the solutions, but I would say a good start would be to at least double the number of immigrant visas available annually in all categories. The very least we can do is to stop artificially throttling the process.

The immigrants are already here. They are contributing to our society in enormous ways. They are our colleagues and classmates. They are our neighbors. There is no reason not to give them the true freedom that we all enjoy and take for granted.

[connorstransjourney]

How to get a binder

There are lots of ways to get a binder like getting a job, saving up $40 or more, all just to buy one online. However, this is mostly meant for those who can' just buy one for whatever reason, whether it be financial struggles, transphobic family members, or even just disabilities that make it hard to work.

As a closeted Trans teenager with multiple disabilities, getting a job and buying a binder online wasn't an option for me.

One option is finding free binder programs. Currently PointofPride is backed up by about a year but there are a ton of other ones. Most of them are for Americans so the hardest part will be finding one for a different country that isn't backed up by at least a year.

In my city we have one where you sign up online and you go to the place in person and get stuff like Binders, STP's Packers, Trans tape, ect.

Another option is asking a friend for one. I had to do this one because i didn't have a way to make it to the event to get any gender affirming items. This might be a bit harder though 'cause your friend either has to have money or have an old binder they don't use anymore.

Something else you can try is saving up money and purchasing a visa gift card. How i'd personally go about it is every once in a while asking your parents for money for lunch and then stashing it somewhere until you have enough, however, don't do that if your parents are strict to the point they randomly look through your stuff.

another way to save up money is using apps like mistplay or just play. You can get paid for playing shitty mobile games. It will take a long ass time to make up the money but it's an easy way to make some money to buy a binder from amazon, just be careful when buying one off of Amazon as some of them can be dangerous (binders with the clasps/zipper on the side)

Make sure to size yourself correctly, don't buy a size too small, and make sure not to wear your binder for more than 8 hours.

Have a good day/Night/Evening

DNI

Transphobes, Anti Xenogender, racists, sexists, pedos, discourse wtv

[meimi-haneoka]

To be honest, the double wedding is going to be such a logistical nightmare to coordinate. It will take a minimum of an year and a half to two to fully plan and carry this out and I am not even counting in the wedding design planning, magical guests accommodating, multiple bridal dresses designing by Tomoyo, fixing up auspicious dates, the traditional jewellery design consultations at Hong Kong, the two betrothals - yuino and Gua Da Li - their associated logistics including the bride price, diaper money, the betrothal gifts, and tens of other stuff including the Li Clan and its dynamics. Not to mention, there is household registration in Japan and Hong Kong, changing of family names, creating new family seals, renovating/redecorating and moving into the summer house, figuring out new visa statuses, balancing out high school/entrance exams/college and employment, not to mention Syaoran would possibly stress himself out over the bride price (my headcanon is that he earned that entire amount himself and was possibly thinking of buying Sakura and himself a new apartment as a part of her bride price before Gramps handed Sakura that summer house as a yuino or an early wedding gift) and now he does not know what else to use the money for so that it could constitute a "proper" and "respectable" bride price and would probably be stressing himself out. On Sakura's end, she would probably be stressed out more regarding the entrance exams as well as being worried for Syaoran than anything but ultimately everything turns out to be alright. Hopefully. But it is going to be stressful. Sigh. The only planning that would probably be stress free and with minimum interference by everyone but the couple would be the honeymoon. Lmao.

OMG AUBRETIA this gave anxiety even to ME!!! 😂😂😂

But thank you for listing all of this because I had no idea of all these traditions (and customs) and I'm pretty sure CLAMP don't as well 😂 This sure looks like a whole shit-ton of stuff to do... and I'm positively, absolutely sure that Syaoran would go as far as possible to take care of it because, after all, the majority of it comes from his side... he would try to take the burden all on himself before Sakura gently scolds him again 😂

Imagine now that they're going for 15 years old, Yelan one day at the phone goes "Son, if you want to marry the mistress of the Cards, remember to let us know at least 2 years in advance" *click* 😂😂😂😂

[roo-bastmoon]

Avoiding free fall this week

Please go to the BTS US Store and buy all 5 versions of Like Crazy's digital single; it's less than $4. You can use the same email and same credit card as last week. (Then you'll need to use new emails and different credit cards for any subsequent purchases of those digital singles this week. I used VISA gift cards and bought all 5 songs 5 times with 5 fandom emails, for a grand total of $18.50, which is still cheaper than 1 physical album.)

Please also buy the digital album on Qobuz if you haven't already. You don't want to sign up for anything, just login using Facebook or an email and checkout once. With tax it's about $7.

And if you haven't already, make a few fandom emails and iTunes or Amazon accounts and at the very least buy Like Crazy (or all of Face if you can) there.

You know how to stream. You know how to vote. You know how to tag radio stations requesting spins. But purchases are 100% in your control and count immediately.

If you're strapped for cash, Jimin Funds has iTunes gift cards or money to transfer to you via PayPal. All that's needed from you today is a few minutes of time and effort to create accounts and take screenshots.

Please take 10 minutes out of your day and buy the 5 versions of Like Crazy.

Jimin deserves people who have his back and go the extra mile:

Thank you!

Love, Roo

[sharkshapedcookiecutters]

So my little age is 1-4 and my big age is 14 and I just wanted to know if you have any suggestions on how to get pacifiers and a sippy cup ect without my mom knowing because she buys my stuff online :3

Hey kiddo, thanks for the ask. I totally understand wanting kid stuffs to play with! If you think it is going to be very shamed or punished in your household, maybe avoid buying things until you’re older, but here are some tips if you are really wanting to access these things.

1. Buy something in store: you can find pacifiers that are 36 months plus that are decently big enough o be comfortable. They are harder to find but try drug stores and places with extensive baby isles.

2. Consider what your buying: Sippy cups are actually the easier to keep, even right under other people’s noses. They are easy to find at stores, and if you are not picky, there are a lot of toddler cups that pass quite easily as a “childish water bottle” outside of its packaging. Anything with flip up straws and drinking bits can often pass. If you want proper sturdy sippy cups, its as simple as keeping the lids separated. Those solid coloured sippy cups are great because with out the lid it just passes as a plastic cup.

3. Buying adult sized pacifiers online: If you are dead set on getting an adult pacifier, Absolutely Do NOT use your parents card’s and do not buy one if you think that your parents will not be understanding about it and that you could get in serious trouble. If you don’t have a visa debit, go to the store to buy a visa gift card to use online, and order from a third party seller. Like people who sell them decorated on Instagram, this way you can ask for discreet shipping. Make sure the shop is for agere. You don’t want your family concerned that what you are doing is nsfw, and obviously it’s important you don’t enter those spaces as a minor.

4. Be honesty about as much as possible: Don’t hide things that aren’t absolutely necessary. If your family is understanding, no need to hide things like you love for kids movies, or your stuffies or colouring pages, it fosters trust, and it can help them be more understand of your childish side if they already know about it!

5. Be prepared to have an honest conversation about your gear: there is always a chance people will find things. Be prepared to explain how and why you use them, to try and bargain and at least get out of trouble. For pacifiers, try things like “I know it’s odd but it was recommended to me because it prevents teeth grinding (or insert other harmful thing here) while you sleep, and I was having trouble with that”. For kids cups try something like “I know it’s childish but the tip was so much more comfortable and I thought it was cute”.

Sorry this was super long winded but I’ve got lots of thoughts about this. I totally understand not wanting to share this hobby with your family, and as long as you are confident that you’re in a situation where it is safe to have some little gear, I don’t see much harm if you’re thoughtful about it. Make sure you are never putting yourself in danger, or doing anything malicious, or harmful to your health!

[thistransient]

Thoughts on my visa run to Tokyo: not to be a complainer (I'm gonna complain), but taking into consideration that it was a last-minute decision with minimal planning, I was a bit underwhelmed. I have fond memories of walking around Naha, Okinawa some years ago with great delight at simply being there, but perhaps a certain percentage of that was "first time in Japan" thrill (or I was so fed up with my circumstances at home that the break was particularly welcome). It could also be that enduring life with recently sprained ribs took my focus off the sights somewhat (there was a hefty price to be paid for forgetting to hold in sneezes). As such I didn't press myself to go to too many places: I stayed at a hostel in a traditional house in Asakusa, and spent the most time walking around Yanaka and Koenji with a brief foray into Shinjuku (albeit late enough that my feet hurt and it was very crowded on the streets, so this did not last long). There were so many foreign tourists in Asakusa that I felt rather as if I were in that Japan-themed part of Disney World, and I found myself gravitating inevitably to the riverside (pictured above).

If anything I felt self-conscious that said tourist contingent appeared to be having the time of their lives, whereas I had come here somewhat on a whim and kept being told "wrong ticket!" by the metro staff almost every time I made at attempt at transferring

(In addition to not buying a SIM card I also didn't bother with a metro card because I figured individual tickets couldn't be that hard, could they? Ahahaha.)

But for all these woes, I do love looking at Japanese buildings (a treat for my niche interest in external fire escape stairs), the bakery offerings were excellent, and I decided eventually to forgive myself for my restaurant anxiety and just eat onigiri in the cemetery such that I was at least ingesting something. I'd go back to Japan (to other cities), but I'd like to do it with company, and more planning.

Coming back was in fact the real adventure, with the flight diversion to Macao, the jaunt in the wee hours of the morning with my hotel roommate, and eventual return to Taipei. The immigration process has really been streamlined, there's an online arrival card now, and the line moved so fast I just managed to fill it out before it was my turn. The agent barely glanced at me before stamping me in (I had actually been practicing my speech justifying flying in and out of the country every 90 days, and even printed out a bank statement, but the online form required one to list an exit flight, which evidently preempted any interrogation).

In the moment I was extremely relieved! But now I find myself bereft of my regular activities either on account of my ribs (watching shibari is not half as fun as being on the receiving end, and I really miss biking) or because I've become disillusioned with a couple of my former sources of regular socialisation. I feel increasingly like I don't actually have much in common with the people at the trans group beyond us all being trans, and my presence (or lack thereof, last time I had a bit of a panic episode and ran away without saying anything) at their events is pretty meaningless as far as 'volunteering' goes. I also abruptly lost interest in a friend I'd spent a lot of time with in the past year, which bothered me quite a bit (how could I feel so heartless towards someone who had bought me a thoughtful birthday gift) until I did enough writing and figured it out, but that still hasn't rekindled any desire to hang out again, except perhaps out of guilt (not the best motivation). In the face of these things (amongst others), and the fact that I've done my 3rd visa run this year with no apparent plan to stop living in 3 month increments, I think it's time...time to go back to therapy.

[opspro2005]

Online Dating Sites...

Last week I made the decision, at the urging of friends and family, to give some of the online dating sites a try. Not the hookup crap like Tinder, but the ones for a more traditional, grown-up relationship. Holy hell, what a cesspool. Obviously since I’m a guy, I’m only looking at the female profiles, but I’m guessing the male profiles are just as bad.  Some of the pics are so laughable bad (and I don’t mean the actual looks of the person, we’re all stuck with what we were born with) I’m talking more about crappy backgrounds, out of focus, extreme close ups, ultra messy rooms, etc.  And then there’s the bio’s;  You say you’re not a smoker, but there’s 3 pics of you smoking. It’s great if you quit, but maybe pick other pics? And you say you’re a devout Christian, but maybe re-think the pic of you in just panties, covering your boobs with your hands?  Oh and hell to the no, don’t post pics of your kids in your profile. On and on it goes, and don’t even get me started on the scammers. With the first site I joined, within the first 20 mins, I was asked three times to send gift-cards or pre-paid Visa cards because...”I’m waiting on my check and I’m out of gas”. Bullshit.  And of course there’s the profiles that use pics of porn stars as their own. For the over 45 crowd, the porn star Dee Williams is a popular choice.  Eh....at least it’s somewhat entertaining.

[lunarcovehq]

WINTER WONDERLAND EVENT

Let me come warm you up, you've been out in the snow Baby, my tongue goes numb, sounds like, "Ho, ho, ho, ho"

It’s the Holiday season which can only mean one thing- the annual Winter Wonderland festivities are back! So join in on the celebration as you wander around the shops that have transformed themselves into a Holiday market with mulled wine, hot chocolate, space heaters, ice skating and so much more! After popular demand, fan favorites like the Most Eligible Calendar Shoot and the White Elephant party are back and there is a fresh layer of snow across the Green making the cozy Seaside Town decked out for the occasion. With a week as picturesque as this, what could possibly go wrong?

REMINDERS

This is a plot-driven event that will span from 12/19 into the New Year IC and OOC.

Please keep your eyes out for multiple plot drops that will be happening throughout the week which your character can continually react to.

The tag for the event is lunarcoveevent9. Everything from pictures, outfits, gifts & threads etc. should be under this tag. Starters should have both the starter and event tag.

This event as a whole is mandatory, but the below activities are not, so feel free to post starters/have private threads about the below activities before we drop the chaos plot drops. But, if you'd rather wait until the Chaos plot drops to participate, that is fine too and, as always, big plots should be discussed with the admins before playing them out on the dash, so if you have any big plots you want to do, please let us know.

For anyone looking to bring in new characters, we will continue to have regular acceptances until our plot drop on Friday, December 29th where we will take a small break to avoid new characters coming in admits the chaos. 

Last, but not least, we hope you have fun!

ACTIVITIES

Below is a list of the different seasonal activities occurring around town that your characters can react to (also please know that we will be having Activites of the Week after the event with more winter activities. We didn't want to make the below list too long given that we will be having chaos related plot drops soon for you all to react to, so we promise there will be more opportunities to have threads reacting to fun wintery threads too later on. These activities are just specifically Holiday themed):

Lunar Cove's Town Green's Holiday Festival of Lights Tree Lighting Contest and Ceremony- While the name may seem absurd, the Lunar Covians take their holiday decorated very seriously. From decorating their houses to the Park trees, don't miss out on the festivities. The best decorator will win the prize of getting to put the star a top the town tree.

The Nutcracker - Follow My Lead will be doing their annual performance of The Nutcracker outside the town Gazebo with extra sweet treats in store for guests from Sweet Tooth.

Holiday Market - All shops downtown will be hosting a holiday market where you can come and get last minute gifts or just shop to your hearts delight. Swing by the Daily Drip for a peppermint latte or Bubbl for homemade latkes.

(Sexy) Santa Con- Rather than a Santa convention, Lunar Cove will be hosting a Sexy Santa Contest (Con for short cause Eclipse is punny like that). Any townsgoer who posts an outfit with the #lunarcoveevent9 will be eligible to enter. The winner will take to the stage where they will sit in a decked out Sleigh as partygoers come up one after one to take photos with the winner.

Reindeer Race - Along For The Ride will be hosting their annual Reindeer Race around Echo Acres. So put on your reindeer antlers and get ready to run. The path will take you all around Echo Acres and sure to be a reindeer race to the finish line. The winner will win a $100 visa gift card.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides- For a limited time Carriage Rides will be offered around Celestial Hills so get a loved one, a blanket, and come enjoy the lights. 

Toy Drive/Santa’s Workshop - Little Ducklings Daycare will be set up outside all week collecting toys for needy families around town. Don’t have anything to donate? That’s fine instead donate your time helping to build toys. 

Mistletoe & Tree Shopping- Just in Bloom has decked out the town by placing mistletoe all around Lunar Cove. Love is in the air this frosty season and you never know who you may happen to kiss. But, if love isn't your thing, the flower shop will also have a number of trees you can select to take home with you.

Most Eligible Calendar - What better way to kick off the year than with a spicy holiday calendar? Each townsgoer will be voted on by their peers to be assigned a month to model with the one with the most votes getting their picture on the Cover. Stay tune for instructions and an IC poll to nominate charries for each month - the voting will likely occur at the end of the event after all of the chaos.

Holiday Half-Off Dinner- Does the idea of cooking a holiday dinner give you anxiety? Well, have no fear. A Bao Time is here, open throughout the Holidays to fill your stomach with delicious bao buns and those that are half off at that.

Ghosts of Christmas Past Ghost Tour - Looking for your Charles Dickins kick? The Seen it Route might just have the tour for you and your resident Scourges. But be aware, the ghosts of the past and present on this tour and very much real and if you aren't careful, you may end up as the ghost of Christmas future.

Polar Express Experience- For one night only, the abandoned train tracks located on the outskirts of Shadow Lake will be up and running. One of the old trains has been magically transformed into the Polar Express and will run around Shadow Lake, taking to the air for a short stint before returning safely back down onto the tracks.

Candy Grams - Stay tuned for more information.

White Elephant Party - Stay tuned for more information.

[diorngl]

"FACE" era | Preparation

Remember these companies count towards BB100 and provide FREE or little to no cost premium streaming service trials.

Apple Music: 3 months

Spotify: 1 month

Pandora: 1 month

SoundCloud: 1 month

Tidal: 3 months

Amazon Music: 1 Month

Deezer: 1 Month

Go to whatever platform you are choosing to stream from and use a PLATFORM MADE playlist to stream. (TTH etc.) — This will allow Jimin to stay on those playlist and have a bigger reach to locals.

— Please keep in mind you HAVE to live in the United States to purchase music on the website. NO VPN or Fake address will count.

If you dont have apple music or spotify PLEASE get it now

Understand how to use Gift Cards to your advantage. In order to avoid a problem of our sales not counting please buy gift cards to use on the websites and iTunes. — A $15 gift card can be used on ITunes, Amazon, and the website.

US fans ONLY: When you buy from the website you need to redeem your download. If you don’t you’re just wasting your time and money.

Also remember that all these companies streams count for Billboard Charts.

AudioMack

Official Facebook MV

Soundcloud

Apple

Tidal

Spotify

Pandora

Amazon Music

YouTube

International Jimin fans: Please remember to NOT buy or stream on a VPN or US account. Your ip address won’t match the region your streaming or buying from and will cause our streams/sales to be filtered and thrown out.

International Jimin fans: Buy and Stream REGULARLY your streams and sales will help for your own counties charts as well as the Billboard Global 200 Charts which is also important.

Every Jimin fan should have at least 50 dollars saved up for the title track "Like crazy" to be able to fully push this to the high debut that Jimin deserves. So i say if you don’t already have 50 dollars saved do so now. We have to use Visa Gift Cards to our advantage for the song and album.

— Billboard has changed their rules and we have to adapt the only EFFECTIVE way is to purchase gift cards.

[gehiimagrigation]

Why You Need an EB-5 Visa Lawyer for U.S. Residency Through Investment

The EB-5 Investor Visa program is a popular process for global entrepreneurs who want to get U.S. residency. With its unique promise of permanent residency in exchange for a substantial investment in the US, this program has attracted investors from around the world. This program is meant to create new opportunities for foreign investors and their families.

The EB-5 Visa program offers huge potential, but it comes with legal and procedural requirements that can overwhelm applicants. This article sheds light on the role of an EB-5 visa lawyer in the process of EB-5 Visa, ensuring compliance with regulations and increasing the likelihood of a successful outcome.

The EB-5 Investor Visa program requires applicants to invest $1,050,000—or $800,000 in Targeted Employment Areas—while creating at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. The success of an EB-5 visa depends on not only meeting these requirements but also providing complete documentation, conducting due diligence, and addressing issues like source-of-funds verification and USCIS scrutiny. A qualified EB-5 visa lawyer is indispensable in managing these challenges, guiding investors every step of the way.

What is the EB-5 Visa?

The EB-5 Investor Visa is a special immigration program that grants foreign investors and their families the opportunity to obtain U.S. permanent residency in exchange for a significant investment in the U.S. Created by Congress in 1990, the program is designed to enhance economic growth and create jobs for U.S. workers. The conditions are:

Investment Amount Thresholds:Investors must contribute a minimum of $1,050,000 or $800,000 if investing in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), which includes rural areas or regions with high unemployment rates.

Job Creation Requirements:Each investment must directly or indirectly create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers within two years of the investor obtaining conditional residency.

Eligibility Criteria For EB-5 Visa.

To qualify for the EB-5 Investor Visa, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Proof of Lawful Investment Source:Investors must be able to show that their funds come from legal sources, such as income, business profits, loans, or gifts. Documentation should detail the origin of the investment and its lawful transfer into the U.S.

Active Participation in the Investment:Investors must either be involved in the management of the enterprise (e.g., as a general partner) or actively oversee the day-to-day operations. For Regional Center investments, this requirement is often fulfilled through oversight roles rather than direct management.

Why You Need an EB-5 Visa Lawyer

The EB-5 Investor Visa program is an opportunity for foreign investors, but it is also a legal process that demands precision and expertise. Managing this process without professional assistance can lead to costly errors or even application denials. Here’s why partnering with an EB-5 visa lawyer is essential:

The EB-5 visa program operates under detailed and long USCIS guidelines and federal immigration laws.

An experienced lawyer ensures compliance with these regulations, helping applicants avoid issues such as incomplete documentation, misinterpreted rules, or missed deadlines that could result in denials or delays.

Preparing a successful EB-5 visa application requires careful documentation, including business plans, financial records, and proof of the lawful source of funds.

An EB-5 visa lawyer ensures that each document meets USCIS standards and addresses gaps or inconsistencies in the application.

EB-5 visa applicants have to choose between investing in Regional Centers or direct investments. An EB-5 visa lawyer conducts due diligence to verify these options’ legitimacy and financial stability.

Legal counsel ensures compliance with federal and state securities laws, which is required to protect investors and avoid legal complications.

Receiving an RFE from USCIS can be disheartening, as it indicates gaps or doubts in the submitted application.

An EB-5 visa lawyer responds to RFEs, addressing the concerns raised and presenting additional evidence to support the case. This significantly reduces the risk of further delays or denials.

Services Provided by an EB-5 Visa Lawyer

An EB-5 visa lawyer provides a range of specialized services for the application process and addresses the unique challenges of investment-based immigration. The services of EB-5 visa lawyers are vital for ensuring compliance with regulations and maximizing the likelihood of success.

Every investor’s circumstances are different. An experienced EB-5 visa lawyer evaluates your goals and financial situation to recommend the best investment route—whether through direct investment in a new commercial enterprise or participation in a Regional Center project.

The EB-5 visa lawyer understands risks in investment projects and offers guidance on choosing those plans with a strong track record of success

Proving the lawful source of investment funds is important for EB-5 application.

An EB-5 visa lawyer helps compile and present evidence such as tax returns, bank statements, and sale agreements, ensuring the documentation meets USCIS’s stringent requirements.

Form I-526 is the foundation of the EB-5 visa process, proving that the investment meets all program requirements. An EB-5 visa lawyer ensures that the submission includes a compliant business plan, financial documentation, and evidence of job creation potential.

Form I-829 conditional residency is granted; investors must file this petition to remove conditions and secure permanent residency. The EB-5 visa lawyer assists in gathering proof of job creation and the sustainability of the investment.

EB-5 applications can take years to process. An EB-5 visa lawyer provides regular updates on the status of the petition to advise on changes in USCIS policies that may impact the case.

Throughout the investment period, the EB-5 visa lawyer ensures that the enterprise meets EB-5 program requirements, safeguarding the applicant’s eligibility for permanent residency.

Challenges in the EB-5 Process

The EB-5 Investor Visa program is a way to U.S. residency, but it comes with its share of challenges. These can significantly impact the success of an application if not addressed in the first place. Here are some of the challenges and how an EB-5 visa lawyer can assist in overcoming them.

USCIS requires extensive documentation to prove that the investment funds are obtained from lawful sources. This involves gathering many applicants’ years of financial records, tax returns, and transaction histories. Foreign applicants often face added difficulty in obtaining or translating documents that meet U.S. standards.

An EB-5 visa lawyer compiles comprehensive evidence and works with certified translators to ensure compliance. They identify potential gaps in documentation and advise on alternative proofs of fund legitimacy, such as affidavits or notarized statements. Processing times for EB-5 applications, particularly for Form I-526 and Form I-829, can be lengthy and unpredictable. Backlogs for applicants from high-demand countries (e.g., China and India) exacerbate these delays. A lawyer employs strategies to mitigate wait times, such as ensuring the application is error-free and responding promptly to Requests for Evidence (RFEs). They also manage investor expectations, providing realistic timelines and exploring expedited options where applicable, such as project priority processing.

The success of an EB-5 application depends on the stability of the investment project. Economic downturns, mismanagement, or non-compliance by Regional Centers can jeopardize the investor’s application and financial investment.

EB-5 visa lawyers conduct due diligence on projects and Regional Centers to assess financial stability, job creation feasibility, and compliance with USCIS standards. They guide investors in selecting reputable and low-risk opportunities, reducing the likelihood of project failure.

Qualities of the Right EB-5 Visa Lawyer

Selecting the right EB-5 visa lawyer is required to ensure a smooth and successful application process. With the immigration law, investment regulations, and stringent USCIS requirements, having a knowledgeable legal partner can significantly increase your chances of success. When evaluating potential lawyers, it is essential to prioritize experience, expertise, and communication. A lawyer with a proven track record of handling numerous EB-5 cases, including both direct investments and Regional Center projects, is a strong choice. Their ability to resolve challenges, such as source-of-funds disputes or USCIS Requests for Evidence (RFEs), demonstrates their expertise. The overlapping legal requirements of immigration and federal securities laws make it vital to choose someone proficient in both areas.

Effective communication and accessibility are equally important. The EB-5 process often spans several years, requiring ongoing questions, updates, and compliance checks. A responsive EB-5 visa lawyer provides regular updates and clearly explains matters that can ease the stress of this lengthy process. Multilingual capabilities can also be a significant advantage for non-English-speaking investors. During consultations, ask key questions to gauge their suitability. Inquire about their experience with EB-5 cases, strategies for handling RFEs or delays, and their approach to investment due diligence and compliance. It is also helpful to understand the level of support they provide throughout the application process, including filing petitions like I-526 and I-829.

Final Word:

The EB-5 Investor Visa program offers a way for global entrepreneurs to secure U.S. residency through strategic investment, but it requires legal guidance. A skilled EB-5 visa lawyer is essential to managing regulations, preparing documentation, and addressing challenges like source-of-funds verification and compliance requirements. From initial consultation to petition filings and beyond, their expertise ensures a smoother immigration process and minimizes potential setbacks.

At Gehis Immigration and International Legal Services, we specialize in guiding investors through the EB-5 process with precision and care. Our team of experienced immigration attorneys is well-versed in the EB-5 regulations, including compliance, due diligence, and petition preparation. If you’re considering the EB-5 Investor Visa, let us help you maximize your chances of success and achieve your American dream. Contact Gehis Immigration and International Legal Services today for personalized advice and professional assistance tailored to your unique needs. With our support, your aspirations for U.S. residency can become a reality.

[solarsystemvents]

I can't find the scale again. Someone moved it I think. Idk. Kinda pissed. But oh well. I still need money so if anyone has any survey apps or games that pay out as visa gift cards to email or to cashapp ((not paypal!!)) please gimme the name(s). Or if you'd like to be the fucking awesomest person and donate to me you can dm me for my user. I need at least $20 now. ((you as one person would not need to donate all $20)). I feel sick rn because I ate so much junk this weekend because of Thanksgiving. But luckily Christmas isn't until later into the month still so I have time to get back on track until then. Loves yall <3