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[whumpster-fire]

Leading Thieves Say Millennials and Zoomers "Ruining the Crime Industry"

A variety of criminals have spoken out over the past few weeks, saying that crime just doesn't pay like it used to because Millennials and Gen-Z-ers are so broke, they have nothing of value to steal.

Stephen "Fingers" Gilligan, Pickpocket: Pickpocketing has been on the decline in America for a while, but it's getting ridiculous now. Nobody carries cash anymore, and even cards aren't paying out. The other day I stole a wallet with five debit cards, and all but one of them declined. The last one had just enough to buy a Sierra Mist from a vending machine. That was my second best score all week. The best was a $40 Olive Garden gift card and a crumpled, discolored $5 bill that I had to use archeological techniques to retrieve without it disintegrating in my hand.

Burt Crustman, Mugger: Man, nobody walks through dark alleys at night since the pandemic hit, and when they do? Jackshit. The only valuable anyone under 40's got on them these days is their phone. Admittedly lotsa people have $3000 phones, but you know what the market for fencing iPhones is like? It's shit! Everybody's buying new phones because their phone's the only nice thing they can afford!

Monty Derailleur, Bike Thief: Well the bike theft business would be going good, if people ever used the bikes they bought. The sales are high, but the fact of the matter is, the bike lanes around here are shitty or nonexistent, there's no room to take them on the bus, and there's no bike racks so everybody knows it's gonna get stolen.

Jerry Rigby, Car Thief: I don't know what you're talking about, Grand Theft Auto is booming. There's $75,000 pickups, $60,000 SUVs, $100,000 Teslas, and most people can't even afford to buy a used car legally so fencing's never been easier. The reason it's hard for those of us in the business is twofold. First, too many people living out of their cars. Second, the competition. You see a nice car parked somewhere, you gotta be on it like that, or the fucking illegal towing rackets will beat you to it. It's nearly impossible to make a living as an independent car thief.

Dwayne Pipe, Burglar: The only reason to be breaking and entering in the post-Pandemic years if to use somebody's shower. I swear to god, half the time when I break into a place, the only furniture is a mattress on the floor and a mid-sized computer monitor as a TV, and those are only good for scrap because with planned obsolescence the way it is, they have a life expectancy of about 6 weeks after theft. To be honest with you, I'm running a loss on most jobs. The only reason I haven't gone straight is because all the legal jobs pay jackshit too. That, and I really like replacing people's family photos with pictures of Nicholas Cage.

Brittlyghn McKannyck, Shoplifter: Shoplifting these days is a hobby, not a career. Half the time the stores are too understaffed to even stock the shelves, and if they're not, everything's locked up. I had to get a guy to unlock a magnetic tag on a box of Crispix the other day. If I didn't live with my parents, there's absolutely no way shoplifting full time would be viable.

Norman Gore, Master Hacker and Identity Thief: Scamming people out of their financial info or cracking passwords has never been easier, but the scores just aren't worth it. I keep getting into bank accounts that pending overdraft fees. It's pathetic. I have to leave the lights off so my hacker den's only lit by the monitors, and type on three or four keyboards at once to hack enough people to make ends meet.

Jack Gazebo, Digital Pirate: Oh my fucking God, people, stop paying for streaming! Learn to torrent! I'm telling you, man, this generation just doesn't have the technological literacy to pirate media.

Captain Tom Stillcutt, Analog Pirate: Let me tell ye something, matey, it be a sad day for piracy. No more galleons laden low with gold doubloons, rum, and exotic spices, nay, it be all scurvy container ships full o' mass produced plastic now. Me last prize was a forty foot container loaded full of over a hundred thousand Funko Pops, en route from the East Indies. The worst part of it was as the cap'n I gets a double share o' the booty, whether I want it or not. I've been makin' one walk the plank every day, and my cabin's still full of the blasted things. Shiver my timbers, I hate these damned Zoomers! At least the ones in me crew are happy.

Geraldo Cardamom IV, Gentleman Thief: The economy's just horrible for heists these days. Art heists? Jewelry theft? All the rich idiots are blowing their money on crypto, NFTs, and custom furniture from hipster woodworking YouTubers. Nobody just has a gallery in their house with priceless antiques in glass cases below a conveniently placed skylight, or millions of dollars in cash and gold bullion in vaults behind secret doors with seven different elaborate locking mechanisms anymore. Nobody secures their valuables with networks of criss crossing laser motion sensors. The only guys with that kind of money are assholes like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, and they don't have the sense of style for that. They just hire a bunch of assholes with guns.

Carmen San Diego, Legend: You must be joking, right? The reason I retired is because the infrastructure in this country is so dilapidated it's impossible to move it without it disintegrating. My last heist was "stealing" the World's Largest Pothole in Lansing, Michigan. I lifted the entire six lane wide, fifteen foot deep pothole out of the ground, disassembled it, and shipped it across the country to a warehouse in Las Vegas, then filled in the hole with pristine asphalt so it looked like it was never there. Nobody investigated. Nobody came after me. The city threw a parade in my honor. It didn't even take a month before my record holding pothole was dethroned by one in Cleveland, leaving me with nothing but a bunch of dirt, crumbling asphalt, and broken dreams. That's when I realized it was time to call it quits. Well, maybe the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid, but it already looks stupid enough in the middle of Tennessee that the only way stealing it would be funny is if I put it in the original Memphis.

[midnight-scrivener]

Kids are wild, dude.

Couple days ago, me and Partner popped over to Disney Springs to a) buy some mead, and b) spend gift card money to go see the Boy and the Heron (10/10 so good).

I was chilling on a wall outside, waiting for Partner in the bathroom, and behind me, I hear a tiny, clear voice, filled with the plaintive ennui of someone who's been trapped in a time loop for aeons unknown, say, "just let me die."

*Freeze, slow turn*

Reader, allow me to paint you a picture.

There is a man, the daddest man perhaps ever to dad. He is wearing a visor. The visor says something like, "have a Disney day™️" on it in red swirly font. His hair is sticking straight up out of the top of the visor, like a mad scientist who forgot he was leaning on the Tesla coil when he told his Igor to throw the switch, henchman! This gives the distinct impression that this is not his visor, but rather was hastily thrust upon him, likely by a spouse who is also in the bathroom. It was cold out (for Florida anyway), so this man was wearing a heavy Patagonia fleece, and, in true Dadly fashion, little cargo shorts, pockets bulging, dragging the shape of the garment parabolically earthward, laden with the responsibilities inherent in being the Vacation Manager and Bearer of the Visor. His legs were covered in gooseflesh. But, reader, he bore it.

He had sunglasses, those iridescent mirrored kind that make you think of sport fishermen. But they dangled around his neck, so I could see his eyes, vacant, staring, lined with the patient resignation that can only come from loving someone who is A Lot To Be Around. His hand, large and calloused and properly Daddish, was clasped with another set of tiny digits.

Dangling from his arm with a comfortable drama that implied this was but one time of many, was a tiny girlchild, no more than maybe five years old, wearing a full length Rapunzel princess gown, light-up Sketchers, and pink, glittery mouse ears that had been knocked askew in the process of her collapse and gave her hair the air of waging a losing battle with a little bird.

This girl, with the face of a cherub and the serious manner of an elderly man of state, stared off into a slightly different middle distance than her father. Her sketchers trailed over the ground as she rocked slightly in his gentle-but-firm grip. She sighed, and reader, I felt that sigh. In my bones. No one who's never experienced the weight of deep debt looming over them should be able to sigh like that.

She opened her mouth and said again in that clear, innocent voice, "Please won't you let me die?"

Her father, aware that people had begun to take notice, shook his head. "We're just waiting for Mommy."

This did not satisfy the tot. Still without a shred of distress, just the solemnity of a gig worker with twelve different 10-99 forms to file come tax season, asked "Yeah, but why can't I just die now?"

Her father closed his eyes. He was silent for long enough that I knew on some level he was wondering the same thing about himself. People were Aware of the situation now. Eventually he took a deep breath and looked down at her, still hanging from his arm. "It's against the rules to die at Disney World," he said. "Even if you want to. But tell you what, if you wait until we get back home, you can die there instead. That way Mommy and I can both be there."

The girl's mood brightened immediately. She got her feet under her and straightened, beaming up at her dad. "Oh, okay," she said. "After Mommy comes can we go to Legos?"

There's not really a proper end to the story, Partner just came out of the bathroom and we went to the movie. But damb. I hope that little girl knows I'll think about her at least once a day for the rest of my life.

Don't die. There might be Legos in it if you stay.

[pettyrevenge-base]

After years of receiving Goodwill junk from my wealthy SIL who never says thank you, I finally found the perfect "revenge gift" for my nephew that drove the whole family crazy.

I think I just won the passive-aggressive gift-giving Olympics, and I need to share this victory with you all.

The Background: My SIL lives the high life - she's a paralegal sitting on a fat trust fund, while my BIL proudly brags about scamming his military disability benefits to pay for their mortgage. They're rolling in money - we're talking 8 cars including a Land Rover, Porsche, and Tesla, living in prime Seattle real estate. Every holiday, my SIL struts around with her latest designer bags from LV, Dior, and YSL.

My Gift-Giving Philosophy: I pour my heart into holiday gifts, starting my shopping in August. I'm talking Anthropologie advent calendars, Nordstrom purses, and luxury beauty products for the ladies, plus cozy knits and golf gear for the guys. I always have a theme (this year was travel), and I follow one rule: if I wouldn't love receiving it myself, I don't give it.

The Thank You Note Saga: For FIVE YEARS, since her baby shower, I haven't received a single thank you note. I even started gifting her thank-you card sets with stamps (subtle, right?). She never got the hint. Meanwhile, their kid gets showered with FAO Schwarz toys, handcrafted wooden pieces, and LEGO sets from us - still no thanks.

What We Get in Return: Literal. Garbage. I'm not exaggerating. They give us Goodwill rejects - puzzles with missing pieces and junky Disney knick-knacks. Remember, these are people who own multiple luxury cars and designer bags.

The Sweet Revenge: Enter their spoiled nephew, my perfect accomplice. Each year, my mission became clear: find the loudest, most obnoxious, yet irresistibly cool toy possible. This summer, I struck gold at an outdoor market - "pop guns" that make the most incredible racket.

The Payoff: We skipped Seattle this year (best decision ever), but got the full report from Grandma (MIL): The pop gun was such a hit, it became "an issue." My nephew was so obsessed, he wouldn't put it down. My SIL's parents couldn't stand being in the same room and left after 15 minutes because of the noise. It was the only toy he cared about!

I couldn't stop laughing when I heard this. Mission absolutely accomplished!

Source: reddit.com/r/pettyrevenge

[reincarnatedonthefirst]

Today was a good day. I saw a client who is becoming a regular (the Indian guy I saw last week) and another client from out of town. Charlie (the Indian guy), decided to drive to my house for the session. Saved me money on a hotel. 😌

I just realized that I need to remind him to remove my address from his Tesla destination history. I do not need his wife finding out where I live. I didn’t even know those cars tracked your destinations until Nigerian Daddy told me a few years ago. That bum would drive his hooptie to my house so that his wife and kids wouldn’t know where he was going (his entire family had access to his cars’ apps).

Anyway, Charlie and I had a great time. He’s very sweet, honest, and easy-going. He doesn’t want me to be too formal with him and rather I was relaxed when he visits. I guess formalities, makeup, and sexy lingerie are just not his vibe. Next time he comes over, I will wear a yoga set. He also said he wants to start bringing lunch for our sessions.

Next, I would have seen another client in the afternoon (someone I’ve seen before) but he changed his mind. He suggested we meet tomorrow but we will see.

My last client of the day was great as well. I actually had so much difficulty finding a hotel for him because he wanted to meet downtown. I had to dig hard to find an affordable hotel that had a decent rate and didn’t have a keyed elevator. He wanted to meet downtown which also meant that I would have to pay for parking.

It finally occurred to me that I didn’t have to pay for expensive parking on the hotel property and I could park in a public parkjng lot instead. Everything worked out beautifully in the end…

I started checking with the actual direct hotel rates instead of third-party rates (direct hotel rates are not cheaper than third party). This led me to taking advantage of a promotion that rewarded me a $300 Marriott gift card for applying for their credit card. I got the hotel reserbation for free. On top of that, I was able to get street meter parking for about $5.

This client’s session was interesting. Again, a very sweet guy. He requested a nuru massage and full service at the end. When I had him flip over, he was trembling. I think he was really nervous. I didn’t know why. I told him that if he wanted to change the pace, just speak up. I was actually ready for him to bail on the full service but he eventually stopped shaking and went through with it.

You ever see someone’s eyes roll toward the back of their head when they orgasm? That’s what he did. He looked like a damn cartoon. After he showered, he told me the session was a memorable experience and tipped me.

On my way out of the hotel I saw this gorgeous, tall, dark skinned girl with a fabulous body, dressed up for a night on the town. I complimented her and she said she was going out on her first date since being recently divorced (eight-year marriage). I congratulated her on the divorce and we said, “goodbye”. It was an exchange of good vibes.

[cinghialefedele]

A basket adorned with golden fabric awaits at his door. An assortment of wine, and a small, beautiful blade in the shape of a tusk. A handwritten note is left signed in the basket: "Happy birthday, schweinchen ."

Walking back to his room, he notes the basket, approaching with equal parts caution and curiosity. The gold fabric catches his eye, and he picks the basket up, glancing around. Was this...truly for him?? He didn't want to assume just due to the day.

Warily optimistic, he takes it inside to inspect.

Wine assortment is held in gloved hands, set down on the nearest counter while he hums with interest, eager to pour a glass.

Then the blade... it's gorgeous, no questions about it, and he spends probably 10 minutes appreciating the craftmanship, shape, and details of the tusk-curved dagger. It's perfect.

Finally, he picks up the card, reads it once. Twice. Schweinchen... sometimes the nickname was almost embarrassing, but sometimes, like now, lone eye reading it... it was endearing, and made his ears burn.

A sigh, and Tesla sets the note down, staring at his gifts... he'll have to thank Quilge properly, later.

[lesbianslovebts]

I just had a very unpleasant experience while trying to take my mom out for Mother's Day. 🙃First, we visited Gramma in the hospital and brought her some gifts. Then we went for lunch. While we were waiting to be seated, a man was waiting for his wife and daughter. He wished us a happy Mother's Day. My mom said thanks and mentioned that we'd just come from wishing her mom a happy Mother's Day at the hospital. The man offered a hug, and my mom accepted. It lasted a little longer than one might expect for a stranger, but it was a kind gesture. My mom and I were seated at the hibachi grill first, and then the man, his wife, and his daughter joined us. We had a good time chatting. It was the kid's first time there, so she had a lot of fun.

Then the man started getting drunk(er). He talked nonstop, didn't make a whole lot of sense anymore, and then started taking pictures of his wife and daughter. And then us. He asked for our permission after already taking several of literally just me and my mom. He was holding his phone above his head, not looking at the screen, and repeatedly pressing the button with his thumb. He probably had several dozen of us at this point.

Then he got up, came all the way over to our end of the table, squatted by my mom, and kept babbling on about who knows what. He was whispering things that didn't make sense and breathing on my mom's food while she was trying to eat it. My mom discreetly squeezed my leg because she knew I was getting uncomfortable. His wife asked the server for the bill, and he takes out his credit card and flicked it at me as if to say he'd pick up our bill. I wasn't 100% sure that's what he intended, though, so I didn't say thanks yet so that he wouldn't feel obligated if I had indeed misunderstood.

Now, both my mom and I wore masks into the restaurant and took them off to eat. I finished my food first and put my mask back on, as I always do. However, he'd just come to sit next to me when I put it on, and that really upset him. Also, as he drunkenly scooted forward, he kneed me in the leg, which made me jump because I am autistic and don't do well with touch. That made him even more mad.

He told me that our bill was taken care of. I thanked him. My mom didn't hear him over the fan. He said it louder. I thanked him again. His wife said, "You paid for theirs, too?!" My mom clarified with me that he'd covered our bill, and I said yes. My mom did the whole, "Oh, are you sure? You didn't have to. I'm very appreciative, thank you" thing. But he was looking at me and said, "Take your mask off and say hi." I did not take my mask off and explained that I am immunocompromised. My mom confirmed I've always had a weak immune system. He asked her if I was on chemo. We said no. He asked if I had cancer. We said no, I just have a weak immune system. My mom repeated how surprised she was that he was kind enough to pay for our meal.

But at this point, he was clearly regretting it. He told me he didn't know why he did when I wouldn't take my mask off. Both my mom and his wife were trying to placate him while I stood my ground. He wanted a handshake. My mom shook his hand. He asked me if I would do an air handshake, and I did. Then he started telling me to listen to a certain frequency(?). He was saying a bunch of numbers that I'm sure are dogwhistles for something horrible. He told me to do some research, to look up Nikola Tesla. I knew for sure something was really off then. Then we was telling us not to let the Devil in, etc.

My mom reiterated our gratitude while his wife and daughter tried to usher him out, but he wouldn't move. My mom and I slipped off to the bathroom and then to my car. His wife apologized on his behalf in the parking lot when we passed her. As we got on the road, we talked about it, and I explained what some of his words meant. I'm not sure what all the numbers were about, and I don't remember them all, but that man literally paid for my meal and then told me to die because I'm not worthy of life. 🙃

Here's a lovely quote from Nikola Tesla:

[roppongi-division]

It was in the evening in the city of Roppongi and Kai Quinlan was sitting in his living room relaxing after a long while of mixing and recording music, despite his family's protests, he wanted to get some work done today despite it being his birthday and now that he had, he was more than willing to spend the rest of his day relaxing and spending it with the people he loves most.

The doorbell got his attention, sighing, the DJ got up and walked towards the door. Upon opening it, he frowned as he saw no one outside until he looked down and his eyes widen at the amount of gifts left on the doorstep. Thankfully not all of them were big so he didn't have too much trouble carrying them back to the living room where he placed them on the table.

Wondering where to start, Kai eventually just shrugged and went for the biggest one in the pile which turned out to be...

A tesla coil-esque touchtable, Kai let out a whistle upon seeing it. He had seen them before but never did had the time to purchase one, there was also a card along with the present.

'Happy Birthday to my 2nd favorite Wolf!

Hope you're doing well, tell the wife and "kid" I said hi, also consider this both a present and a thank you for all that you've done for me.

- Vox'

The next gift revealed to be...

A glow in the dark wolf statue and dreamcatcher, much like the turntable, this one also came with a card.

'Haaaaaappy Birthdaaaay, Wolfie!

Voxie told me that it was your birthday today and I wanted to get you something special! That, and as a thank you for helping me with my upcoming song! Hope you have a good day~

- Jinx <3'

The last (or well, last two) present(s) revealed to be...

A miniature disco ball and a headphone hanger, just like the last two gifts, this one as well came with a card.

'Happy Birthday, Kai!

Long time no see! Are you and Mireya doing well? Also tell Zakari, I said hi! I heard it was your birthday today so I sent you some gifts, I do hope you like them! Hopefully one of these days we can meet up and catch up on each other's lives, I bet you have all sorts of exciting stories to tell.

I hope you have a very wonderful birthday!

- Sayaka M.'

Happy Birthday Kai! 🖤

Hours later...

"Is your father still in his studio?" Mireya asked, as she was carrying three large boxes of pizza into the dining room where Zakari was.

"Yup." Zakari answered, sitting at one of the chairs. "Ever since he got those birthday gifts from earlier, he hasn't left the room since."

"Well can you please go tell him that dinner's ready?" Mireya asked. "He's the one who insisted on having pizza for his birthday. And it wasn't exactly easy to find a place in Japan that makes New-York style pizza."

With a sigh, the son got up from the dinner table and walked to his father's music studio. He was thankful it was on the same floor as the kitchen and dining room.

"Hey dad," Zakari called, with a knock on the room door. "The pizza's here. Mom said come and get it."

Unfortunately, there was no response on the other side of the door.

"Dad?" Zakari called again, but still no response. The 22-year-old sighed and prepared to open the door. He knew his father didn't exactly like to be disturbed when he was in his studio, as he often went in there to think and come up with ideas.

But the young lad was starving, and he really wanted to hurry up and eat! So, taking the leap, Zakari opened the door to the studio... only to find the room completely dark.

...Well, almost completely dark, save a brightly-colored disco ball that was now hanging up in the middle of the ceiling, a ghostly green dreamcatcher that was acting as a nightlight, and a tesla coil-esque touch table that was currently shooting off static electricity inside a large clear like bulb. Zakari blinked as the place looked like a genuine nightclub or dance parlor.

Looking off to the side, he saw the man in question, his father, Kai, with his signature headphones on, bobbing his head to a hard rock beat, no doubt for the musician known as "Vox". Knowing better than to disturb him when he was in, what him and Mireya called, "The Zone", Zakari softly closed the door behind him and walked back to the kitchen.

"He said to go and eat without him," he said as he returned to the kitchen where his mom was waiting. "Just to make sure you save him a box."

His mother, believing her son's lie, sighed and placed her husband's pizza box on the stove, before grabbing a couple of slices of pizza and heading to the living room. As she left, a small smirk appeared on Zakari's face as he quickly filled up his plate with his own slices. When he was done, he headed back to his room, but not before passing the music studio where his father was still working. He smirked as he quickly ran upstairs, a sly look on his face.

"Sorry pops. First come, first served!"

[trendingnewschronicle]

SAGAFTRA Strike Impact: Hollywood's Workers Food Drives

In the midst of Hollywood’s SAGAFTRA strike, it’s not just A-listers feeling the pinch. Behind the scenes, staff members — often earning the industry’s lowest wages — are struggling to make ends meet. Many are ineligible for unemployment benefits or SNAP food assistance due to the strike. But Hollywood hasn’t turned a blind eye to their plight.

Food drives and financial resources have sprung up to assist the striking workers. Thousands of food boxes have been distributed, ensuring families have enough to eat. Organizations like Pay Up Hollywood and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation have stepped in with grants and grocery gift cards.

Even celebrities like Drew Carey and organizations like the World Harvest Food Bank are offering support. The strike, sparked by concerns over pay and working conditions, especially in light of AI’s impact on creativity, continues. As Hollywood hopes for resolution, the community stands together to support its unsung heroes.

Find out more about Hollywood’s response to the SAGAFTRA strike — click to learn how you can help.

Source: Texas Today

Also Read: US-China EV Race: How Tesla Became a Game Changer

[lunarscaled]

Tesla carefully places wrapped gifts beneath the tree he and Lyric set up in Ulquiorra's palace, while he hopes they're asleep. One is from him, a moon cactus, and the other is from Nnoitra, a grow light to place on a desk.

A card from the living world is attached,

We're glad you're here to celebrate! Thank you for giving us new Christmas memories! ¡Feliz Navidad! - Lord Nnoitra and Tesla

MERRY CHRISTMAS .ᐟ 🎄

-> The tender resolve that often comes with the moment of awakening is offset only just-so by Lyric's child-like excitement for something they have not done in many years since being handed over to Wing Bind: open Christmas presents. No matter how much they long to burst at the seams and rush to rip open anything that could be sitting under the tree for them, they know such noisy, frivolous behavior would not be allowed in the palace walls. So they must collect themselves with a deep breath. ( hoo... haa... ) First things first: Ulquiorra had left gifts for them in their sleep. He likely had gone back to bed by now and would awaken later at an hour suited to his species, and though something in Lyric is bruised and squishy at awakening alone, they let it go. He brought them many wonderful gifts, and their head feels cool in one spot, as though someone kissed their crown gently.

-> To their delight, there is something under the tree. Two things, even .ᐟ Which is twice as many as they were hoping to unwrap! ( Ulquiorra did not wrap his gifts. they were simply left at their bedside like offerings on an altar. he means well, they know. ) Careful not to do a running slide into the decorated fake Christmas tree, Lyric pads across the cold floor swiftly to the colorfully wrapped boxes; they read the card first, as is good behavior——Tesla's handwriting makes their chest feel warm and fond in a way they have missed, like traces of when they were close to their real family. He says the gift is from both him and Nnoitra, but Lyric has their suspicions Nnoitra engaged in selecting something for them willingly. The way a parent chooses a present and addresses it on Santa's behalf, they suspect Tesla chose something and included Nnoitra in the card out of good will. ( that's fine. it makes them happy anyways. )

-> They recognize the round, bulbous shape of the cactus right away: Gymnocalycium mihanovichii. Its cultivar were typical bred without chlorophyll to reveal their vibrant colors, and then grafted onto other species to provide them with the means to survive, and the resulting plant was called a "moon cactus". The real thing was not quiet so colorful, but that was just fine with Lyric——it was a hardy little plant that could blossom with care. The lamp from Nnoitra is a perfect pair ( and all the more reason to suspect Tesla picked a gift on his behalf ) and Lyric sets up both atop their dresser after lightly watering the cactus just until the top soil is damp. They would have to do more research about its care, but this was enough for now. Even the one, tiny plant in their room brings them such indescribable relief; they wonder if Ulquiorra would let them grow a whole room of plants like a greenhouse if they gave him a nice, padded chair to sit in it. The pad of one finger gently brushes along the protruding spines of the cactus and Lyric sighs, wistful.

It's a good gift. They hope Tesla likes his, too.

[9jaboizgistworld-blog]

The Truth About MrBeast Free Gift Card Giveaways: Avoiding the Scams

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To redeem a legitimate MrBeast gift card, follow the instructions that come with it. These instructions will typically include a unique code and a link to the online store where you can redeem the gift card. If the gift card is for MrBeast's official merchandise store, you can redeem it by following these steps: - Visit the MrBeast store website. - Add the items you want to purchase to your cart. - Proceed to checkout. - Enter the gift card code in the designated field during checkout. - The gift card amount will be applied to your purchase. If the gift card is for a different retailer, you can typically redeem it online or in-store by following the instructions on the card. Remember: Be cautious of any instructions that seem suspicious or require you to provide personal information beyond what is necessary for redemption. Always verify the source of the gift card and the instructions before proceeding. If you have any doubts, contact the official MrBeast team for assistance.

Common MrBeast Gift Card Scams

Here are some of the most common scams to watch out for: - Fake Websites: Scammers create websites that look like MrBeast's official site and offer fake gift card giveaways. These sites often have similar logos, colors, and fonts to make them look legitimate. - Phishing Emails: You might receive emails claiming to be from MrBeast or his team, offering you a gift card if you click on a link. These links often lead to fake websites or download malware onto your device. - Social Media Scams: Scammers may create fake social media accounts impersonating MrBeast and post about fake giveaways. They may also comment on MrBeast's legitimate posts, trying to lure people to their scam pages. - Pop-up Ads: While browsing the internet, you might encounter pop-up ads that claim you've won a MrBeast gift card. These ads are often designed to trick you into clicking on them, which can lead to fake websites or malware downloads.

How to Spot a Fake MrBeast Giveaway

Here are some red flags that can help you identify a scam: - Requests for Personal Information: Legitimate giveaways will never ask for your credit card information, social security number, or other sensitive personal details. - Urgency and Pressure Tactics: Scammers often create a sense of urgency, telling you that the offer is only valid for a limited time or that there are only a few gift cards left. This is done to pressure you into acting quickly without thinking. - Unverified Social Media Accounts: Be wary of social media accounts that are not verified or have few followers. Check MrBeast's official channels to confirm if a giveaway is real. - Requirement to Complete Offers or Surveys: Legitimate giveaways will not require you to complete surveys, download apps, or sign up for subscriptions to win.

What to Do if You Fall for a Scam

If you believe you've fallen for a MrBeast free gift card scam, here's what you should do: - Cease all contact with the scam source: Stop communicating with the scammer and do not click on any more links they send you. - Report the scam: Notify MrBeast's official team through their website or social media channels. You can also report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your local authorities. - Check for unwanted subscriptions and unauthorized transactions: Review your bank and credit card statements for any suspicious activity. If you find any, contact your bank or credit card company immediately. - Change passwords: Change your passwords for any accounts that may have been compromised, such as your email, social media, and online banking. - Run security scans on your device: Use antivirus or anti-malware software to scan your computer or phone for any malicious software that may have been downloaded.

Protecting Yourself from Future Scams

Here are some tips to help you avoid falling for scams in the future: - Verify the source of giveaways: Only participate in giveaways that are announced on MrBeast's official channels or verified social media accounts. - Avoid clicking on suspicious links: Be cautious of links in emails, social media posts, or pop-up ads. Hover over the link to see the URL before clicking. - Use strong, unique passwords: Create strong passwords that are difficult to guess, and use different passwords for each of your online accounts. - Regularly update your antivirus software: Keep your antivirus or anti-malware software up to date to protect your devices from the latest threats.

Reporting Scams

If you encounter a MrBeast free gift card scam, report it to the following: - MrBeast's team: Contact them through their website or social media channels. - Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Report the scam online at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. - Social media platforms: Report scam accounts or posts to the respective platforms. By reporting scams, you help protect others from falling victim to them and contribute to a safer online environment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the MrBeast gift card giveaway real?No, most of these are scams designed to steal personal information.How does the MrBeast gift card scam work?Scammers direct victims to phishing sites and collect personal data through fake offers.What happens if I submit my email to a scam site?Your email is collected for further phishing attempts or sold to other scammers.Should I complete the offers on the scam site?No, these offers are designed to generate money for scammers and will not result in a gift card.Can I get my money back if I paid for offers?It is unlikely, as these websites are fraudulent and payments are hard to recover.

Conclusion

While it's exciting to think about winning a MrBeast free gift card, it's crucial to stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams. By being aware of the common tactics used by scammers and following the tips I've shared, you can avoid falling victim to these fraudulent schemes. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Always verify the source of any giveaway before participating and never share your personal information with unverified sources. Stay safe and keep enjoying MrBeast's awesome content! Read the full article

[dbunicorn]

That's a shit ton of money and subsidies to.spend on a fucking car like a Tesla or rivian. For a dumb Canadian.

Makes you want to kill yourself on a mattresses singing Cher

Now that's mans car ain't it ladies? Jeff bezos must be proud.

Imagine if you'd gone hybrid right after the Prius. Soooo 💛. I went green so a child could get fucked. Brilliant logic.

Let me set up some roadblocks for my concrete truck cloetus.

Of course you knew. As productive billionaires, with children how could you not.

Women teaching women to lean in for thousands of years. How much plastic can you inject into your tits and ass while puking out a tuna fish sandwich and brain washing children? Boooo

Makes you want to prostitute a child for an amazing amazon gift card....math

Dangerous is having children and keeping your mouth shut at this global debasement of intellectual life.

You ARE the ugliest lowest common denominator.

Better? Watching an old woman cry, shit herself, and discuss assisted suicide.

ALIGNMENT

I actually post a lot of information. Are you really too stupid to get it the first time? Idiocy a mandate? Civilizational decline the goal? All my life but really the last 10 years......holy shit you're fucking morons looking to prove it.

[college-girl199328]

Beauty chain Sephora hit a sales milestone in 2023, but the workers who helped to make it happen say all they got was a "stale" cookie as thanks.

The company celebrated hitting $10 billion in revenue in North America last week, and some of its stores got cookies in the mail as a gift. But, the sprinkled treats and an attached thank you note — which demanded confidentiality — didn't go over well with Sephora's employees, according to a slew of comments online and two workers who asked to remain anonymous.

Another employee told Business Insider: "When we got the cookies, we were like, 'Wait what?'

In a statement to BI, Sephora said it "had a great year thanks to our extraordinary team members who help create and build our incredible beauty community.

It's unclear if Sephora gave employees any additional compensation for hitting the milestone.

Sephora staff got the treats over the last week, workers said. The cookies came wrapped with a label saying, "We did it! $10 billion" to celebrate the company raking in record-setting hauls. Sephora's card — which BI has seen — said the company set records for Black Friday in stores, as well as new bests for its online traffic and warehouse fulfillment.

At the bottom of the card was a warning: "The content of this card is confidential and should not be shared externally as it is a violation of our company policies." But that didn't keep a subreddit dedicated to Sephora employees from trashing the presents.

Reddit users called it the "infamous cookie." Some poked fun with reviews of how the pre-packaged goods tasted (one user gave it a 4 out of 10), but others said it made them feel like "dirt on the bottom of their shoes." Another user turned the cookie into a call to action: "Let the unionization begin!" they wrote.

The employee who got the cookie on her last day said it was "totally normal" to see a confidentiality notice attached to gifts from Sephora. She said the gift left her disappointed but not surprised.

Even when compared with other CEOs, who routinely get paid roughly 200 times more than their typical employees, Elon Musk’s pay package was eye-opening. A judge in Delaware on Tuesday struck down the package that Tesla established for Musk in 2018, ruling that the process was “flawed” and the price “unfair.” Chancellor Kathleen St. Jude McCormick called the package “the largest potential compensation opportunity ever observed in public markets by multiple orders of magnitude.”

So, if Musk isn’t worth the maximum $55.8 billion value of the package, how much is he worth? It’s a thorny question without an easy answer in the notoriously complex world of executive compensation. McCormick’s ruling bumped Musk out of the top spot on the Forbes list of wealthiest people. The magazine on Wednesday lopped $25 billion off his net worth, reducing it to $185.3 billion, putting him behind fashion and cosmetics magnate Bernard Arnault and family.

Critics have argued for years that CEO pay packages are exorbitant. The median compensation for a CEO of an S&P 500 company was valued at $14.8 million, according to the latest AP CEO pay survey for 2022 conducted with the executive compensation research firm Equilar. It would take the typical worker at one of those companies more than 185 years to earn what their chief executive reaped in just 12 months.

In 2018, Tesla estimated the value of Musk’s compensation package at $2.28 billion, topping the previous highest package of $1.39 billion given to Blackstone’s Steven Schwarzman 10 years earlier, according to Equilar. The value of Musk’s package has grown as Tesla’s stock price increased. By comparison, in 2022, the median worker at Tesla made $34,084. Under Musk’s pay plan, he received a chunk of stock options each time Tesla’s market value rose by $50 billion. Ultimately, he would have the chance to buy nearly 304 million shares for $23.34 each. Tesla has met each of the performance hurdles since the package was awarded. Its stock is trading at roughly $191 compared with $21 at the start of 2018.

The judge determined that Tesla’s board lacked independence from Musk. His lawyers said the package needed to be rich to give Musk an incentive not to leave — a line of reasoning the judge shot down.

Musk’s fans would argue that he shouldn’t be paid like other CEOs because he isn’t like other CEOs. He and Tesla are inseparable, so keeping him as CEO is to the company’s growth. He built the company from an idea to the most valuable automaker in the world, last year selling more electric vehicles than any other company. His star power gets free publicity, so the company spends little on advertising. And he has forced the rest of the auto industry to accelerate plans for electric vehicles to counter Tesla’s phenomenal growth. To figure out how much to pay their CEO, corporate boards often start by looking at how much their rivals are paying theirs: They need to pay enough to attract and keep the talent.

General Motors, for example, considers executive salaries at 3M, Boeing, Ford, IBM, and other companies and uses complex formulas to determine CEO compensation. For GM CEO Mary Barra, part of that depends on how GM’s stock return compares to its peers and how much progress the company makes on electric vehicles. In 2022, Barra earned a total compensation that GM valued at $29 million. That included $2.1 million in salary. Compensation was valued at $22 million that year.

Even though Tesla makes automobiles, investors often lump its stock in with Big Tech stocks. They’re the companies disrupting industries and people’s ways of life. Plus, Musk is closely identified with Tesla the way Meta Platforms’ Mark Zuckerberg or Apple’s Tim Cook are with their companies. Pay packages at Big Tech companies are among the largest in the U.S.

Cook’s compensation was valued at $63.2 million for 2023, mainly due to stock awards valued at nearly $47 million. A year earlier, he earned total compensation valued at roughly $99 million. In the nuanced world of executive compensation, these numbers don’t indicate how much a CEO takes home; they are just an estimate of the compensation value. The final value may exceed or fall far below those figures because it is tied to stock.

Corporate law experts say any new compensation package for Musk will likely be challenged in court unless Tesla's board either resigns en masse or follows a meticulous process to protect shareholders by passing a substantial package.

Elson, who has followed the court for more than three decades, said this is the first time he can remember a judge invalidating an executive compensation plan at a public company. Lawyers for Musk and the directors had countered that the plan was negotiated by a compensation committee whose members were independent and that it was blessed by a shareholder vote.

Shareholders who approved Musk’s deal, Elson said, were unaware that Musk essentially was negotiating with himself. “If the shareholders were aware of that, they may well have not approved it.”

[businessupdatetoda]

Referral Marketing Examples

Referral marketing is a powerful strategy where businesses encourage their existing customers to refer new customers to their products or services. This word-of-mouth marketing technique relies on the trust that existing customers have with their friends, family, and network. Here are some examples of successful referral marketing programs:

Dropbox:

Strategy: Dropbox offered extra storage space to users who referred friends. Both the referrer and the new user received additional storage, creating a win-win situation.

Incentive: Free storage space.

Uber:

Strategy: Uber offers referral bonuses to both the person referring and the new user. The referral code system has been successful in growing its user base.

Incentive: Ride credits for both referrer and new user.

Airbnb:

Strategy: Airbnb encourages users to refer friends by offering travel credits for both the referrer and the new user.

Incentive: Travel credits for both parties.

Tesla:

Strategy: Tesla has a referral program where existing Tesla owners can refer friends to buy a Tesla vehicle. In return, they can earn rewards such as free Supercharging miles or exclusive accessories.

Incentive: Supercharging credits and exclusive rewards.

Amazon Prime:

Strategy: Amazon Prime allows users to refer friends, and both the referrer and the new user receive a discount on their next Amazon order.

Incentive: Amazon credit or discounts.

Harry’s:

Strategy: This men's grooming brand implemented a referral program where users could earn free products for referring friends who make a purchase.

Incentive: Free grooming products.

Evernote:

Strategy: Evernote's referral program offers users additional premium features for free when they refer friends who upgrade to the premium version.

Incentive: Free premium features.

Dollar Shave Club:

Strategy: Dollar Shave Club has a referral program where users earn credits for referring friends. These credits can be used to purchase shaving products.

Incentive: Shaving product credits.

Google Workspace (formerly G Suite):

Strategy: Google Workspace encourages users to refer others to use their collaboration tools. Both the referrer and the new user receive a credit.

Incentive: Google Workspace credit.

ReferralCandy:

Strategy: ReferralCandy itself is a platform that helps businesses create and manage referral programs. Their own referral program rewards users with cash or gift cards for successful referrals.

Incentive: Cash or gift card rewards.

These examples showcase the diversity of referral marketing strategies, ranging from discounts and credits to exclusive features and products. The key is to provide valuable incentives that motivate customers to share their positive experiences with others.

[cinghialefedele]

He, was not nearly as easy ; but she found something perfect for him. No apron, or cookware, no. But clothing for him, for when he needed a change, or the Gigai needed something more than ... underclothes. They'd fit him a little tight with his physique, but nothing unbearable. If anything, they'd simply look more enticing upon him. A small card, lies atop folded button down.

Tesla ; I hope these clothes fit ! i had to ...esta-guess. You're more than a medium, but a little smaller than a large, so I had a human tailor try his best. I hope you like them! Love, your Dollface.

Tesla, eager hog he is, opens her gift. Card is read and lovingly placed aside as he unfolds and admires his new shirt. Just looking at it, he knew it would be a good fit. She knew his style well, knew him well. He loved his gift.

"I'll have to try it on, some time, and show her..."