A Gameloft game that brings memories of my old grandpa
I am searching for a game that I used to play back in 2010/2015 in my grandpa's phone. It was one of those old buttons phone, and it reminds me of him because I used to be always behind him showing my achievements and he used to enjoy seeing me play too! Since he passed away in 2018, I've been trying to find this game so I can live again through those memories.
The game is very similar to the old Gameloft style, from 2000, which makes me think it might be from Gameloft itself. It had a very similar design to My Life In New York and Vampire Romance.
You started by creating your character, and it had a lot of options, both female and male, with a lot of different hairs and outfits. I don't remember if it had abilities points or traits, but something in my mind tells me it had (I can't confirm though). Then, as you started the game, you had to take care of your character basic needs such as hungry and sleep, while training him to become a sucessful singer, with both a singing ability and a dancing ability. You could also go to a school/college where you could meet those people, which gave the game a social aspect where you could have friends, enemies or even your own boyfriend or girlfriend. At the end of the game, you were evaluated by a producer, and your friends and significant other would be there too to see the results and see if you could make your own debut.
Please help me find this game so I can at least find videos of it to remember how it was to have my grandpa by my side playing those games with me
EDIT: Grammatical errors

Had this RockPro64_V2.1 2018-07-02 4G since, IIRC, early 2019 as a 10x SATA drive NAS powered via an ATX power supply. I had a drive failure and stopped using it (tired of rebooting once a week) for the last 1 year or so. Got new drives and now it won't fully boot even with nothing but power and monitor plugged in. I had a working Debian 10 before the long power off and screenshots are from a fresh Debian 11 install (though I can't tell the difference vs 10). I don't get a login prompt and it doesn't get an IP.
1) hangs at firmware load failure but seems that is normal: https://i.imgur.com/5tpQlkQ.png
2) after ~2 minutes looks like maybe a kernel panic but goes by really fast for about 2 seconds and I since I have a potato for a camera: https://i.imgur.com/E0aeH7R.png
3) after the scrolling and about 9 seconds before the restarts: https://i.imgur.com/03dsLa9.png
Booting from SD and have a heat sync on it that a 120mm fan normally blows over. If someone really thinks the secret to fixing it is in what scrolls by I can try to do a better job of capturing it and suggestions welcome.
Thank you in advance.

Been using Slowly on and off from 2018 and now regularly using it in 2023.
I saw Slowly Plus and I wanted to support the developers. But I do not see that many Plus users ? I have only met one person so far and I was wondering why is this the case ?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

TL; DR: Should I pick a career path that I'm more interested in with a potentially good outlook, or one that I'm (possibly) less interested in, but has more job opportunities and a seemingly better future?
Hello, I am trying to decide between electrical engineering (EE), or computer science (CS), and I have been stressed out over this for about a year now. I plan on starting college in the summer. I'm 23 and in South FL now. This will be a long post, just a heads up. I'd say this is one of those passion vs opportunity debates with myself, but I'm passionate about both fields.
General interests
I will start by saying that I find software very interesting. I think many fields of CS are interesting; robotics, cybersecurity, video game development, AI, and networking are the ones I'm interested in the most.
However, I find the fields of EE interesting too, perhaps a bit more than those of CS; power and energy, telecommunications, controls, nanotechnology, also robotics, etc... I find essentially all the fields of electrical engineering interesting, as opposed to only some from computer science. This lack of interest in some of those CS fields is notably due to my lack of information in regard to what they teach. I am still learning and conducting research about what algorithms, data structures, computer architecture, etc. consist of. It all seems almost as interesting so far.
Now, going off that alone, it would make sense to say that I should just go for EE since I seem to like more fields of it than CS and have a stronger interest in them in general, but I start to have my doubts on whether it's worth it when I hear so many people say that it's difficult to find jobs for example, unless you are in a certain geographical location. South FL apparently doesn't have many opportunities for EEs from what I've heard, and what little research I've done for that. I'll leave a link for this as well. Now I am willing to relocate, but I think having that as an option and not a necessity would be better on the nerves. Relocating isn't easy you know.
With CS, jobs are everywhere, and I wouldn't have to worry about my location because I could work remotely (I'm sure I could as an engineer, but I think it's a lot less likely) ...
Outlook
Another thing I'd like to point out is that I've read articles and forums that have discussed the future of EE that have also said that it isn't growing. I will link them towards the end.
Actual work
While I don't think I'd enjoy learning what I would in CS nearly as much as I would in EE, I can’t say for sure because I’m not too familiar with CS subjects. I do know that I'd feel awful about not learning about electromagnetism and other cool physics. On the other hand, I'd also feel bad about not learning some cool cybersecurity, networking, or AI related topics taught in CS.
Honestly, I don't think I'd enjoy coding all day as a job either. I love coding, but I think I'd rather do it on my own free time, along with cybersecurity, networking projects, and video game making. I've never had to code or do these things for 8 hours a day, so how would I know? This is a similar mindset to not knowing whether or not I'll enjoy CS curriculum and work can be said for EE work as well. I've never had to design, develop, and test electrical equipment before.
If I don't end up picking EE, I'll likely reluctantly choose CS, but then I may end up loving those fields that I'm unfamiliar with in CS just as much as the EE ones... I just don't know... I'm sorry, as you can see this is really stressing me out and I'd just like some help please. I am not fond of uncertainty and I'm often indecisive as such. If you are still reading all of this, then I really appreciate you!
My plan at the moment is to just go for computer engineering (CPE) actually, and just see which classes/subjects I like from there, since I'm told often that it is a good mix between CS and EE. The only reason I wouldn't choose CPE to completely major in is that I have heard that it is better to specialize in one over the other, than to be a jack of all trades. I do think CPE is cool by itself though, so I may end up sticking with it the whole time. I also feel like I may "miss out" on some classes that CS or EE would teach that go into more depth and detail that CPE wouldn't...
If all else fails, I'm becoming an electrician or carpenter. I can't deal with this mess of stress, lol.
That is the end of my stress rant. I hope you all have a wonderful, amazing, and fulfilling year.
Related links:
(Please mind the clickbait headlines)
"Electrical Engineering is dead; long live the past?"
https://lateblt.livejournal.com/325098.html
"U.S. predicts zero job growth for electrical engineers."
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3017196/u-s-predicts-zero-job-growth-for-electronics-engineers.html
“Engineers: Employment, pay, and outlook.”
https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2018/article/engineers.htm
“Occupational Outlook Handbook: Electrical Engineers”
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm
"State map data for Electrical Engineers" (Site updated February 21, 2023)
https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/state/17-2071.00?from=profile
"Electronics and Electrical Engineering Jobs on the Decline—Can They Be Saved?"
https://www.electronicdesign.com/technologies/embedded-revolution/article/21255051/electronic-design-electronics-and-electrical-engineering-jobs-on-the-declinecan-they-be-saved
Final thoughts
Maybe EE is declining, but it could be only temporary, maybe it will jump in demand in the future. Just like this CS "bubble" could only be a temporary thing; although I think it's easier to see how CS careers such as AI, cybersecurity, and software development will continue to grow in the future, with the increase in tech and computers everywhere.
I think the same thing is being said about CS, about it becoming more difficult to find work, because of AI; it’s already making art, music, and small programs, and many other things. It’s only a matter of time before it starts doing more complex things, and people are afraid of losing their value.
With CS though, again, it's easier to see why it's likely going to continue to be in demand, with the rise of cyber threats, internet of things (IoT), cloud computing, data science, etc., and you still need people to understand the AI and its work.
It does make sense to say from a general perspective that EEs will be needed as well for future robotics, green/sustainable energy solutions, biomedical engineering, etc.
However, while there are many people that claim that EE is still, or will be, in-demand in the future, I've yet to see any compelling evidence or points brought up as such. I have loved the world of computers since a young age. I am also passionate about physics, and have been since an even younger age, so all of this is coming from a desperate heart, but I must use logic and reasoning as well.

TL; DR: Should I pick a career path that I'm more interested in with a potentially good outlook, or one that I'm (possibly) less interested in, but has more job opportunities and a seemingly better future?
Hello, I am trying to decide between electrical engineering (EE), or computer science (CS), and I have been stressed out over this for about a year now. I plan on starting college in the summer. I'm 23 and in South FL now. This will be a long post, just a heads up. I'd say this is one of those passion vs opportunity debates with myself, but I'm passionate about both fields.
General interests
I will start by saying that I find software very interesting. I think many fields of CS are interesting; robotics, cybersecurity, video game development, AI, and networking are the ones I'm interested in the most.
However, I find the fields of EE interesting too, perhaps a bit more than those of CS; power and energy, telecommunications, controls, nanotechnology, also robotics, etc... I find essentially all the fields of electrical engineering interesting, as opposed to only some from computer science. This lack of interest in some of those CS fields is notably due to my lack of information in regard to what they teach. I am still learning and conducting research about what algorithms, data structures, computer architecture, etc. consist of. It all seems almost as interesting so far.
Now, going off that alone, it would make sense to say that I should just go for EE since I seem to like more fields of it than CS and have a stronger interest in them in general, but I start to have my doubts on whether it's worth it when I hear so many people say that it's difficult to find jobs for example, unless you are in a certain geographical location. South FL apparently doesn't have many opportunities for EEs from what I've heard, and what little research I've done for that. I'll leave a link for this as well. Now I am willing to relocate, but I think having that as an option and not a necessity would be better on the nerves. Relocating isn't easy you know.
With CS, jobs are everywhere, and I wouldn't have to worry about my location because I could work remotely (I'm sure I could as an engineer, but I think it's a lot less likely) ...
Outlook
Another thing I'd like to point out is that I've read articles and forums that have discussed the future of EE that have also said that it isn't growing. I will link them towards the end.
Actual work
While I don't think I'd enjoy learning what I would in CS nearly as much as I would in EE, I can’t say for sure because I’m not too familiar with CS subjects. I do know that I'd feel awful about not learning about electromagnetism and other cool physics. On the other hand, I'd also feel bad about not learning some cool cybersecurity, networking, or AI related topics taught in CS.
Honestly, I don't think I'd enjoy coding all day as a job either. I love coding, but I think I'd rather do it on my own free time, along with cybersecurity, networking projects, and video game making. I've never had to code or do these things for 8 hours a day, so how would I know? This is a similar mindset to not knowing whether or not I'll enjoy CS curriculum and work can be said for EE work as well. I've never had to design, develop, and test electrical equipment before.
If I don't end up picking EE, I'll likely reluctantly choose CS, but then I may end up loving those fields that I'm unfamiliar with in CS just as much as the EE ones... I just don't know... I'm sorry, as you can see this is really stressing me out and I'd just like some help please. I am not fond of uncertainty and I'm often indecisive as such. If you are still reading all of this, then I really appreciate you!
My plan at the moment is to just go for computer engineering (CPE) actually, and just see which classes/subjects I like from there, since I'm told often that it is a good mix between CS and EE. The only reason I wouldn't choose CPE to completely major in is that I have heard that it is better to specialize in one over the other, than to be a jack of all trades. I do think CPE is cool by itself though, so I may end up sticking with it the whole time. I also feel like I may "miss out" on some classes that CS or EE would teach that go into more depth and detail that CPE wouldn't...
If all else fails, I'm becoming an electrician or carpenter. I can't deal with this mess of stress, lol.
That is the end of my stress rant. I hope you all have a wonderful, amazing, and fulfilling year.
Related links:
(Please mind the clickbait headlines)
"Electrical Engineering is dead; long live the past?"
https://lateblt.livejournal.com/325098.html
"U.S. predicts zero job growth for electrical engineers."
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3017196/u-s-predicts-zero-job-growth-for-electronics-engineers.html
“Engineers: Employment, pay, and outlook.”
https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2018/article/engineers.htm
“Occupational Outlook Handbook: Electrical Engineers”
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm
"State map data for Electrical Engineers" (Site updated February 21, 2023)
https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/state/17-2071.00?from=profile
"Electronics and Electrical Engineering Jobs on the Decline—Can They Be Saved?"
https://www.electronicdesign.com/technologies/embedded-revolution/article/21255051/electronic-design-electronics-and-electrical-engineering-jobs-on-the-declinecan-they-be-saved
Final thoughts
Maybe EE is declining, but it could be only temporary, maybe it will jump in demand in the future. Just like this CS "bubble" could only be a temporary thing; although I think it's easier to see how CS careers such as AI, cybersecurity, and software development will continue to grow in the future, with the increase in tech and computers everywhere.
I think the same thing is being said about CS, about it becoming more difficult to find work, because of AI; it’s already making art, music, and small programs, and many other things. It’s only a matter of time before it starts doing more complex things, and people are afraid of losing their value.
With CS though, again, it's easier to see why it's likely going to continue to be in demand, with the rise of cyber threats, internet of things (IoT), cloud computing, data science, etc., and you still need people to understand the AI and its work.
It does make sense to say from a general perspective that EEs will be needed as well for future robotics, green/sustainable energy solutions, biomedical engineering, etc.
However, while there are many people that claim that EE is still, or will be, in-demand in the future, I've yet to see any compelling evidence or points brought up as such. I have loved the world of computers since a young age. I am also passionate about physics, and have been since an even younger age, so all of this is coming from a desperate heart, but I must use logic and reasoning as well.

Selling my sets for below mentioned price in items.
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Buyer always goes first or we can use middleman from this Sub.
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Diretide 2022 Collector's Cache

Set name	Hero	Quantity	$$
Shadowleaf Insurgent	Hoodwink	20+	$15
Scarlet Subversion	Riki	20+	$15
Whippersnapper	Snapfire	20+	$10
Hounds of Obsession	Chen	20+	$10
Seadog's Stash	Clockwork	20+	$10
Starlorn Adjudicator	Dawnbreaker	20+	$15
Spoils of the Shadowveil	Spectre	20+	$15
Chines of the Inquisitor	Faceless Void	20+	$10
Trophies of the Hallowed Hunt	Ursa	20+	$10
Crimson Dawn	Phoenix	20+	$10
Forgotten Station	Terrorblade	20+	$15
Dirge Amplifier	Undying	20+	$15
Champion of the Fire Lotus	Monkey King	20+	$10
Deathstitch Shaman	Witch Doctor	20+	$10
Blue Horizons	Marci	20+	$30
Angel of Vex	Invoker	20+	$35
Dark Behemoth	Primal Beast	20+	$50

Aghanim's 2021 Collector's Cache

Set name	Hero	Quantity	$$
Silverwurm Sacrifice	Dragon Knight	22	$20
Scales of the Shadow Walker	Phantom Lancer	23	$15
Perception of the First Light	Dawnbreaker	22	$15
Apex Automated	Clockwerk	22	$15
Test of the Basilisk Lord	Razor	25	$10
Secrets of the Frost Singularity	Ancient Apparition	23	$8
Perils of the Red Banks	Chen	22	$10
The Chained Scribe	Grimstroke	24	$10
Widow of the Undermount Gloom	Broodmother	23	$10
Forgotten Fate	Mars	22	$5
March of the Crackerjack Mage	Rubick	24	$10
Cosmic Concoctioneers	Alchemist	23	$20
Days of the Demon	Axe	22	$10
Blightfall	Abaddon	23	$15
Pyrexae Polymorph Perfected	Ogre Magi	25	$35
Wrath of the Celestial Sentinel	Chaos Knight	8	$60

Nemestice Collector's Cache 2021

Set name	Hero	Quantity	$$
Twilight Hex	Dark Willow	23	15$
Litany of the Damned	Doom	24	15$
Astral Terminus	Enigma	23	10$
Caerulean Star	Enchantress	22	8$
Arcane Inverter	Gyrocopter	22	20$
Creed of the Skullhound	Lycan	22	25$
Desert Bloom	Nature's Prophet	23	20$
Silence of the Starweaver	Oracle	23	10$
Eyriebound Imperator	Skywrath Mage	23	10$
Anthozoan Assault	Tiny	23	25$
Vision of the Seraph Scion	Vengeful Spirit	23	35$
Defender of the Brumal Crest	Winter Wyvern	10	10$
Red Sands Marauder	Shadow Shaman	23	20$
Indomitable Legacy	Sven	23	60$
Footfalls of the Sporefathers	Witch Doctor	12	60$

Collector's Cache I 2020

Set name	Hero	Quantity	$$
Ravenous Abyss	Underlord	20+	$10
Apocalypse Unbound	AA	20+	$10
Beholden of the Banished Ones	Warlock	20+	$5
Fury of the Righteous Storm	Disruptor	20+	$5
Lineage of the Stormlords	Juggernaut	20+	$35
Silent Slayer	Silencer	20+	$10
Mindless Slaughter	Pudge	20+	$20
Heartless Hunt	Bounty	20+	$10
Herald of the Ember Eye	Grimstroke	20+	$10
Fissured Flight	Jakiro	20+	$5
Flashpoint Proselyte	Husker	20+	$15
Signs of the Allfather	Nature prophet	20+	$15
Glory of the Elderflame	Lina	20+	$25
Lineage of the Stormlords	Juggernaut	6	$35
Origin of the Dark Oath	Night Stalker	6	$25
Songs of Starfall Glen	Enchantress	20+	$5
Ancient Inheritance	Tiny	20+	$30
Forsworn Legacy	mars	20+	$50

Collector's Cache II 2020

Set name	Hero	Quantity	$$
Evolution of the Infinite	Enigma	20+	$6
Beast of the Crimson Ring	bristle back	20+	$10
Clearcut Cavalier	Timber	20+	$6
The King Of Thieves	Keeper of light	20+	$10
Horror from the Deep	Tide	20+	$20
Ire of the Ancient Gaoler	Arc warden	20+	$25
Talons of the Endless Storm	chaos knight	20+	$15
Carousal of the Mystic Masquerade	Rubick	20+	$6
Crown of Calaphas	Shadow demon	20+	$10
Wrath of the Fallen	doom	20+	$20
Blacksail Cannoneer	Sniper	20+	$10
Secrets of the Celestial 📷	Skywrath mage	20+	$5
Blaze of Oblivion	Phoenix	20+	$6
Steward of the Forbidden Chamber	Templar Assassin	20+	$25
Claszureme Incursion	Void	20+	70$

Collector's Cache 2019

Set name	Hero	Quantity	$$
Echoes of the Everblack	Abaddon	19	15$
Paean of the Ink Dragon	Grimstroke	18	10$
Scorched Amber	Dragon Knight	20	20$
Allure of the Faeshade Flower	Dark Willow	1 M*	25$
Priest of the Proudsilver Clan	Chen	18	10$
The Arts of Mortal Deception	Enigma	21	10$
Poacher's Bane	Tidehunter	20	10$
Soul of the Brightshroud	Death Prophet	21	10$
Curse of the Creeping Vine	Undying	21	20$
Appetites of the Lizard King	Slark	18	25$
Riddle of the Hierophant	Oracle	20	10$
Defender of Ruin	Disruptor	22	25$

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Collector's Cache II 2019

Set name	Hero	Quantity	$$
Sight of the Kha-Ren Faithful	Drow Ranger	31	15$
Tribal Pathways	Warlock	30	10$
Directive of the Sunbound	Clockwerk	31	10$
Endless Night	Abaddon	30	10$
Dapper Disguise	Pudge	27	15$
Fury of the Bloodforge	Bloodseeker	30	10$
Automaton Antiquity	Broodmother	31	10$
Grim Destiny	Wraith King	29	10$
Distinguished Expeditionary	Tusk	30	10$
Verdant Predator	Venomancer	31	10$
Prized Acquisitions	Batrider	31	5$
Fowl Omen	Necrophos	34	30$

The International 2018 Collector's Cache I

Set name	Hero	Quantity	$$
Trail of the Sanguine Spectrum	Bloodseeker	20	8$
Insights of the Sapphire Shroud	Dark Seer	18	4$
Pillar of the Fractured Citadel	Spirit Breaker	21	$5
Stonemarch Sovereign	Wraith King	21	$15
The Murid Divine	Necrophos	22	15$
Primer of the Sapper's Guile	Techies	22	10$
Molokau Stalker	Venomancer	21	$10
Morbific Provision	Witch Doctor	22	10$
Raptures of the Abyssal Kin	Queen of Pain	20	15$
Grasp of the Riven Exile	Weaver	20	5$

The International 2018 Collector's Cache II

Set name	Hero	Quantity	$$
Pitmouse Fraternity	Meepo	37	10$
Fires of the Volcanic Guard	Ember Spirit	37	10$
Shackles of the Enduring Conscript	Axe	37	6$
Shimmer of the Anointed	Nyx Assassin	29	5$
Loaded Prospects	Brewmaster	39	15$
Ire of Molten Rebirth	Phoenix	36	10$
Pattern of the Silken Queen	Broodmother	26	5$
The Rat King	Chen	28	10$
Raiments of the Obsidian Forge	Underlord	22	20$

The International 2017 Collector's Cache

Set name	Hero	Quantity	$$
Eternal Testament	Death prophet M*	19	15$
Rumrunner's Carronade	Brew master	20	15$
Abyssal Vortex	Enigma	27	10$
Samareen Sacrifice	Huskar	22	10$
Pressure Regulator	Clockwerk M*	24	20$
Spoils of the Vodou Rover	Witch Doctor	27	10$
Shadowforce Gale	Luna	24	10$
Mechalodon Interdictor	Gyrocopter	27	10$
The Dread Prophet	Nature's Prophet	23	20$
Cunning Corsair	Riki	24	20$

The International 2016 Collector's Cache

Set name	Hero	Quantity	$$
Rising Glory	Magnus	1 M*	20$
Nightsilver's Resolve	luna	2 M* dtygod*	20$
Oni Knight the Dark Conqueror	Chaos Knight	2 dtygod* dopey*	20$

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God is a morally perfect entity. His love/mercy and his justice cannot be compromised. If people weren’t held responsible for wrongdoings, he wouldn’t be a morally perfect entity. As such, God must respond to sin. And this dovetails with my further point, which is that all people are imperfect, or miss the mark sort of speak. A person may question and ask: why can't God create heaven to begin with? But it’s possible that no matter what world God creates with free creatures, we would go wrong anyway. (If this is even a possibility, then if true it would be impossible for God to create people who always freely do the right, since it's logically impossible for God to make someone freely do good. Omnipotence is traditionally defined as being able to do anything logically possible.) Spiritual forces (e.g., the fall of Satan) only propounds the issue. This all means that heaven could only be at the final stage of history.
Support for this argument comes from the logical impossibility for God to create an impeccable free will (a libertarian free will with the impossibility of sinning). Since God contains such a will, God would be creating another God in that case. And due to the logical impossibility of creating the uncreated, He could have not created such a will. This could support the idea that God couldn't have created a free will that He foreknew would always freely do the good. It's possible that any person with libertarian free will would eventually go wrong.
One could come back and say that someone who is always placed in circumstances that God foreknew would lead to good (free) choices is possible. But there would be absolutely no soul-building on this view. Timothy Pawl points out an illustration in his 2009 paper "Incompatibilism, Sin, and Free Will in Heaven," "suppose that Smith is prone to adultery. But Smith’s wife knows this about him. Suppose she knows the precise circumstances he would have to be in to commit adultery, or even freely will to commit adultery. Now suppose she is very good at keeping him out of these circumstances such that he is never again in adultery-prone circumstances. Extend the example a bit more and suppose that she knows what circumstances he would have to be in to perform any other sins as well. ... No matter where he finds himself, provided that his wife is watching over him, he won’t sin." This seems absurd in the extreme. Further, is one really free on this view? One certainly wouldn't have any morally significant free will. As Alvin Plantinga defines it; a person has significant free will only if that individual is “free with respect to an action that is morally significant for him,” where an action is morally significant for a person at a given time “if it would be wrong for him to perform the action then but right to refrain, or vice versa" - Plantinga, The Nature of Necessity, p. 166. Significant free will is thus a robust, non-trivial freedom of the will. If God were to create beings who could choose freely only once, and then only between two morally neutral options, it would be true to say that such creatures have free will, but it would be false to say that they have significant free will. But we would lack this if God always simply placed people in certain situations that he foreknows would lead to good decisions.
Since we all miss the mark and have done wrong things, none of us deserve heaven. In fact, many people curiously ask the question: “how could an all loving all powerful God send anyone to eternal hell”? But a better question could be: “how could an all just God send anyone to heaven”? This is especially since Gods justice cannot be compromised by his other characteristics. Thus, He can’t just forgive wrongdoings, which we all do. So what is God to do in this dilemma? He cannot make anyone freely choose to believe in Him. That is logically impossible, and theologians have always affirmed that God is omnipotent in the sense of being able to do anything logically possible. In my view, the only way to reconcile this philosophically is for God himself to become a human and to bear the justice that his own nature enacts wrongdoing being punished with. In other words, God cannot simply forego imposing the requisite penalty or extracting the debt owed. Instead, because of the relevant divine attributes, God must endure the payment of the debt or impose the just punishment for human sin in order to be able to forgive human beings and accept reconciliation with them. The whole reason why Christians say that Jesus is the only way. If one doesn’t accept the offer of mercy only made possible by God becoming a man to take on the punishment that His own nature demands their sins punished with, they fall back on Gods justice. As such, God's doesn't send anyone to hell, people send themselves.
And this is what all makes Isaiah 52:13-53:12 so beautiful. It's not a righteous third party that dies for our sins. It's God Himself who became a man who died for our sins to take the just wrath that we all deserve, so we can all go free. And this text was written over 500 years before Jesus!

^\God Speaks:]) See, my servant shall succeed; he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high. Just as there were many who were astonished at you—so marred was his appearance, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of mortals—so he shall sprinkle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths because of him; for that which had not been told them they shall see, and that which they had not heard they shall contemplate. ^\Israel Speaks:]) Who has believed what we have heard? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? For he grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by others; a man of pains and acquainted with sorrows; and like the hiding of the face for him, he was despised, and we held him of no account. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we accounted him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed. We all like sheep have gone astray; we have all turned to our own ways, but the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. By a perversion of justice he was taken away. Yet who of his generation even considered that he was cut off from the land of the living, stricken for the transgression of my people to whom the blow belonged? They made his grave with the wicked and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth. Yet it was the will of the Lord to crush him with weakness. When you make his life a guilt offering, he shall see offspring, and shall prolong days; and through him the will of the Lord shall prosper. Out of his anguish he shall see light; he shall find satisfaction through his knowledge. ^\God Speaks:]) The righteous one, my servant, shall make many to be considered righteous, and he shall bear their sins. Therefore I will allot him a portion with the many, and he shall divide the spoil with the multitudes; because he poured out his life to death, and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of the many, and will intervene for the transgressors.

Within the dramatic movement of the Servant Songs, the Servant emerges as an individual, and as a representative individual. This individual is representative because he is mysteriously identified and united with Israel and the world, acting for Israel and the world in their stead, doing what they could not do for themselves, and that in the culminating fourth Song this representative individual suffers, is rejected by his own people, is unjustly executed, is put to death for the sins of the many, buried, and then raised to life and glorified, all this that he might redeem the remnant of Israel and bring the gentiles to God. This is Jesus!
There is huge debate and controversy over the identity of the Servant in Isaiah. On the one hand, Isaiah says Israel is the Servant outside of the Servant songs. On the other hand, the Servant reads like an individual in the Servant songs. There is a quite simple resolution to this. While the Servant is identified as Jacob-Israel outside of the songs, the nation of Israel is revealed within the dynamic movement of the four Servant songs as being embodied in a suffering individual figure. So, the Servant never stops being "Israel," but "Jacob-Israel" undergoes a reduction down to one within these songs. This is not my invention but is rather a prominent scholarly opinion. For example, Ricki Watts writes in his 1990 article: "In cognizance of the individual traits . . . it would appear that true Israel has been reduced to one (cf. 53:6 and ch. 48)" - Rikki Watts, 1990: p. 55. Jan L. Koole writes that Deutero-Isaiah's "reproaches to the Israel of his day, esp. in chap. 48, are so sharp and so much aimed at the people as a whole, that this 'true' Israel has undergone an extreme reduction (Simon, Sawyer) and must, it seems, be confined to an individual" - J.L. Koole, Isaiah III, Vol. 2 (Peeters, 1998), pp. 12-13. Brevard S. Childs writes: "what is crucial to observe is that one, bearing all the marks of an individual historical figure, has been named servant, not to replace corporate Israel—the servant in Second Isaiah remains inseparable from Israel—but as a faithful embodiment of the nation Israel who has not performed its chosen role (48:1–2)" - Brevard S. Childs, Isaiah: A Commentary (OTL, 2001), p. 385. Paul R. Raabe writes: "the reader should understand the “Servant of Yahweh” who is to restore collective Israel and atone for collective Israel as Israel-reduced-to-one, God’s Israel-in-one" - Paul Raabe 2018: 331.
The Servant within the Servant Songs can't be Jacob-Israel as a collective, because there are numerous points of contrast between the Servant and Israel as a nation.

1. For example, in Isa. 49:5-6 the Servant has a mission to the nation as a group. This means that the nation as Servant is understood to shrink in size. But is this shrinking in size down to one person, or a righteous remnant? Isaiah 49:6 qualifies Israel as the remnant, so the reduction of the Servant seems to be down to one person.
2. One also can't so easily compare the individual language applied to Israel outside of the songs with the Servant in the songs, since Israel as Servant is intentionally shrunk down in size so as to be distinct from Israel as a nation (as indicated by Isa. 49:5-6), along with the heightening of the individualistic language in each successive song. This combination of shrinking and heightening seems to signify an intentional reduction of what the prophet considered true Israel down to one.
3. Further, the switch from the "Servant" in Isaiah 40-53 to the collective "servants" of the Servant motif in Isaiah 54-66 (see the "servants"/"offspring" section below) through the Servant's offspring implies that the Servant Songs have, in the context of the book as a whole, both a (primary) individual sense, referring to the Servant, and a (secondary) collective sense, referring to the faithful remnant, (cf. Isaiah 50:10-11), the servants of the Servant.
4. Lastly, the people of Israel and its remnant in the context of Isaiah are transgressors (e.g., Isa. 46:1-12; 48:1-11), while the Servant is faithful and righteous (Isa. 53:9, 11).

Many other points could be raised. Isaiah 49:3 does not preclude this, unless one begs the question against the "Israel-reduced-to-one" view. Plus, in Isa. 49:3, the name of Israel is probably a predicate: "you are Israel" (Jaap Dekker 2012: 38-39). As a result of arguments like these, Joseph Blenkinsopp writes in his Yale commentary on Isaiah 40-55:

"Ever since Christopher R. North surveyed the range of opinion on the identity of the Servant in 1948 (2d ed., 1956), no significant new options have emerged. While there was then and still is a strong critical preference for an individual rather than a collective interpretation, none of the fifteen individuals named as candidates by one commentator or another and listed by North has survived scrutiny" (Joseph Blenkinsopp, Isaiah 40-55 [AYBC; Yale University Press, 2002]: 355).

So, is the Servant an individual or Israel? Both. This fits with corporate election in the OT. As Brian J. Abasciano writes in his 2009 ATJ article: the "notion of election is rooted in the Old Testament concept of corporate solidarity or representation, which views the individual as representing the community and identified with it and vice versa" (p. 70). Thus,

"For God’s Old Testament people were chosen in Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel. Jacob was chosen in the womb, and at the very same time his descendants were chosen; they were chosen in him. “And the Lord said to her, ‘Two nations are in your womb. And two peoples from your belly will be divided. And one people will be stronger than the other people. And the older will serve the younger’ (Gen. 25:23). Notice how Jacob is wholly identified with his people before they exist. His election is their election; his destiny is their destiny" - p. 73.

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Some Notes on the Details of Isaiah 52:13-53:13.

• Isaiah 52:13: The Servant as YHWH Himself.

The human Servant in Isaiah 52:13 is implied to somehow be YHWH Himself, as recognized by many scholars. The phrase ר֧וּם plus וְ plus נִשָּׂ֛א appears only in Isaiah 6:1; 52:13; 57:15 out of the entire Hebrew Bible, and in Isaiah 6:1 and 57:15 they refer to God. In addition, Isaiah 57:15 and 52:13 seem to refer to the earlier text (Isa. 6:1, which unambiguously refers to God). Moreover, the words ר֧וּם and נִשָּׂ֛א almost always apply to YHWH in Isaiah, and Isaiah 2 makes it clear that only YHWH should be ר֧וּם or נִשָּׂ֛א, as do other Isaian texts. In the exceptions where these terms are applied to other entities, those entities are to be humbled (e.g., Isa. 2:13). Thus, the Servant in the narrative shares the glory of YHWH, which however only belongs to YHWH alone (Isa. 2:11, 17; 42:8; 48:11). For example, Isaiah 2:11, 17 says that: "Yahweh alone will be exalted." Isaiah 42:8 and 48:11 says that YHWH shares his glory with no other. For all these points, see: Mark S. Gignilliat 2008, pp. 131-132; Daniel J. Brendsel 2014, p. 143; and Jaap Dekker 2017, pp. 475-491. Additional points can be raised as well, such as the fact that the Servant calls upon the nations to "listen to me" (Isa. 49:1), even though every time the word "listen" is followed by אֵלַ֔י ("to me") as the direct object, "it is always God who draws attention to himself, 46:3, 12; 48:12; 51:1, 7; 55:3, and so 'listen to me' in this v. also suggests a speaker who transcends the merely human" (Jan L. Koole, Isaiah 49-55, p. 7).
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• Isaiah 52:14: The Appearance of the Servant.

This verse alludes to the suffering the Servant goes through later in the very same song (e.g., "stricken," "smitten," "afflicted," "pierced," "crushed," "punishment," "wounds," etc.). It is not saying that the Servant-Messiah was the ugliest man of all time. It is reminiscent of the Psalter in Psalm 22:6 who says that "I am a worm, and not human." It would be a mistake to interpret this physically.
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• The Speakers in Isaiah 53:1ff.

I think it is the followers or "offspring" of the Servant = the "servants" of the Servant = the new Israel that speaks in Isaiah 53. That Israel in some form is speaking is indicated by the following points. First, 'every time the words ‘we,’ ‘our,’ or ‘us’ are introduced without an explicit identification of the speaker, it is always the prophet speaking on behalf of the people of Israel (1:9f.; 16:6; 24:26; 33:2, 20; 42:24; 59:9-12; 63:15-19; 64:3-11; etc.).' For this point, see G.P. Hugenberger, “The Servant of the Lord in the ‘Servant Songs’ of Isaiah: A Second Moses Figure,” pp. 6-7.
More significantly, the words "my people" in Isaiah 53:8 also shows how it the prophet speaking on behalf of Israel, as elsewhere in Isaiah (e.g., Isaiah 1:3; 3:12, 15; 5:13; 10:2, 24; 14:25; 21:10; 22:4; 26:20; 32:13, 18; 40:1; 43:20; 47:6; 51:4; 52:4, 5, 6), with Isaiah 19:25 being the only exception to this (which proves the rule, since the whole point of Isa. 19:23-25 is that gentiles, who are here represented by two neighboring superpowers, are grafted into Israel, as shown by the application of the bundesformel to Egypt). In fact, "my people" is always applied to Israel in the Hebrew Bible, except when contextual factors demand otherwise (such as in Isa. 19:25), which is lacking here.
Lastly, as Brevard S. Childs points out: "the confessing ‘we’ of the Old Testament is always Israel and not the nations (Hos. 6:1ff.; Jer. 3:21ff.; Dan. 9:4ff.)" - Childs, Isaiah, p. 413, including in Isaiah itself (see, e. g., 16:6; 24:16; 42:24; 64:4–5). Heskett writes that the nations being the speaker would result in a "sui generis because nowhere in the entire Old Testament does the voice “we” pertain to the nations but always to Israel" - Randall Heskett, Messianism Within the Scriptural Scroll of Isaiah (T&T Clark, 2007), p. 176.
Other points could be added too. However, it is the new Israel which speaks in Isaiah 53 (or at least the nations are included in the benefits of the speaker), as made clear by Isaiah 54-55 and by the fact that Isaiah 53 is a confession of those who believe the Servant and identify with the Servant (hence the name "servants," see below). Some scholars however think that the nations/kings speak in Isaiah 53 due to the natural flow between Isaiah 52:15 and 53:1, as well as lexical connections which establishes continuity between the two verses. However, this continuity serves to include the nations/kings in the confession rather than identify the speaker with the nations/kings. In other words, gentiles are grafted into the new Israel = the "servants" (something explicitly expressed in e.g., Isaiah 56:3-8), who speak in the main body of Isaiah 53.
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• Isaiah 53:5: The Pierced and Crushed Servant.

Here, "pierced" is the best translation. If we see how the root chalal is used in biblical Hebrew, we see that it primarily means either "profane" or “pierced.” See Job 26:13; Jer. 14:18; 41:9; Ezek 6:13; 9:7; 28:7, 9; 32:26; 2 Sam. 23:8, 18 and especially Isaiah 22:2; 51:9 for a piercing. Since the context suggests a connotation stronger then "profane," it seems like "pierced" is our best bet. Most importantly, in Isaiah 51:9, "pierced" (applied to a chaos creature) is the best translation due to the parallelism present with how Rahab is said to be "hacked in pieces" (הַמַּחְצֶ֥בֶת). Kristin Joachimsen writes that the word ְמחָֹלל in Isa. 53:15 "is most often taken to be חלל II “pierce”, cf. Isa. 51:9" - Kristin Joachimsen, Identities in Transition: The Pursuit of Isa. 52:13-53:12 (Leiden: Brill, 2011), pp. 113, fn. 95.
Regarding the min, there is nothing wrong with translating the min as "because of," but that is meant vicariously. The preposition in itself denotes cause or reason. The nature of the cause or reason is determined by the context. In Isaiah 53:5 the cause or reason is substitutionary and vicarious: e.g., "The Lord laid on him the iniquity of us all" (verse 6). Also, see the bet pretii in verse 5b ("by his wounds we were healed").
Regarding the word that is sometimes translated as "crushed," מְדֻכָּ֖א, often denotes death or oppression/inner humiliation in the Hebrew Bible, including in Isaiah (3:15; 57:15). And this is not a matter of "literal vs. metaphorical" interpretation. It's taking seriously the semantic range of the word, especially in the genre we are dealing with.
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• Isaiah 53:10: The "offspring"/"servants" of the Servant.

In Isaiah 53:10, it says that the Servant will "see offspring" and make many righteous. Ever since. the JSOT essay by W.A.M. Beuken published in 1990, many scholars have widely realized that, after the reference to the servant "seeing" offspring in Isaiah 53:10, the figure of the individual servant is replaced by a community called the “servants” in the plural (Isa. 54:17; 56:6; 63:17; 65:8, 9, 13-15; 66:14) and “offspring" (e.g., Isa. 59:21; 61:8-9; 65:9, 23; 66:22), who identify with the Servant and form a new Israel (W.A.M. Beuken 1990: pp. 67-87). Thus, the "offspring" in Isa. 53:10 (and the reference of the Servant making "many" righteous in 53:11) serves as a fulcrum for this entire shift in focus from Servant to this community called the "servants" or "offspring" - the followers of the Servant who identify with him. Regarding the "offspring" and the "servants of the Servant," they fit Jesus and his followers. Regarding the "offspring" and the "servants of the Servant," they live throughout the whole earth (Isa. 54:1-3; 56:6-8; 65:17ff.), include gentiles (Isa. 54:1-3; 56:6-8; 66:18-23), are rejected by un-believing ethnic Israel (Isa. 63:16-17; 65-66), are given a "everlasting," "new," and "different name" (Isa. 56:5; 62:2; 65:15), are proselytes to serve as a light to the nations (Isa. 66:18-23), and form a new and redeemed Israel for anyone who so chooses. These are the true followers of the Servant/Jesus!
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• Isaiah 53:10-12: The Resurrection and Spoil of the Servant.

James P. Ware writes: "that the Servant is portrayed in the fourth Song as restored from death to life is recognized by the majority of interpreters. The text is explicit that following his demise the Servant “will prolong days” (53:10) and “will see light” (53:11). [The word] אוׁר (“light”), omitted in MT, is attested by IQIsa-a, IQIsa-b, 4QIsa-d, and LXX, and is doubtless the original reading. References to “light” thus recur in all four Servant poems (42:6; 49:6; 50:10-11; 53:11)" - James P. Ware, Paul and the Mission of the Church, Philippians in Ancient Jewish Context, 2011, p. 75. The Servant also "divides spoil" after his death.
The spoil that the Servant divides is his salvation, exaltation and unique role in continuing the plan of YHWH. This is supported by the "because" that follows this clause. Thus, the "servants" of the Servant participate in the Servant's redemptive mission and shares his victory (cf. Isa. 55:1-3).
"The many" who have their sins carried by the Servant include gentiles. The "many" recalls the use of "many" with reference to the "many nations" that the Servant sprinkles in Isa. 52:15. That gentiles are included is proven by the fact that Gentiles are included in the Servant's Kingdom and mission (Isa. 42:4, 6; 49:6-7), and the fact that Isaiah 54-56 describes the people who are redeemed by the Servant as including those of the nations (54:17; cf. 56:3-8).

Just wanted to spread a little positivity to those who feel like giving up because they've failed or they graduated so long ago. I graduated in May of 2018 and I'd say I was an average student grade-wise throughout nursing school but I was overwhelmed after graduating and decided to take a "break." This break then led to life happening: getting married, moving across the country, deciding to take my NCLEX on a whim 8 months after graduating with only having done MAYBE 60 questions max on UWorld thinking "I got this!"- I in fact did not "have this" and failed in about 189 questions. I convinced myself this was just a fluke and scheduled to retake it for the second time as soon as the 45 days passed. I started studying again, did more UWorld questions, was studying Saunders and had even signed up for the Kaplan review, but life happened once again and I was thrown a curveball in the form of a divorce. I spiraled into a depression but chose not to reschedule my exam and this time: I failed in 75. I moved back home and tabled nursing as I had to take care of myself and my mental health. The pandemic happened, went back into hospitality as this was what I knew and was even advancing career wise in my field. Yet I woke up one day and realized that while I was good at what I was doing, it wasn't the career I wanted and with support from my family & boyfriend- I quit my job in November of 2022 and began the process of getting my ATT again.
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How I did it:
I began my journey studying in December by going to the library 5 days a week for 8 hours at a time. That first month I focused on reading Saunders Comprehensive review on the subjects I downright could not remember while I waited for my state to get back to me about my ATT. By early January when I was finally able to schedule my NCLEX and I knew I wanted to avoid the Next Gen so I scheduled for mid March in another city. At this point I stopped reading the Saunders book and found the Mark Klimex's audios and someones 91 pages of notes (whoever you are, THANK YOU.) I started every morning at the library by doing 60 UWorld questions and then STUDYING the shit out of the rationale, as in not moving on until I understood the "why" (by the end I filled an entire notebook on just UWorld notes.) Afterwards I'd take a 45 minute lunch outside and go right back inside to listen to one Klimex audio a day and follow along with the notes I printed and add my own alongside. When I finished all 12 audios I turned my second half of studying into watching all of Simple Nursings pharmacology videos and taking notes on each one as well. These are the notes I would read every night before bed. I built good testing habits and saw my UWorld scores go from below average in the 30's-40's to maintaining above average in the mid 60's and higher. A week and half before my test I had finished the entire UWorld question bank. I took this time to go over ALL my notes but also I slowed down on my 5-6 days at the library and truly relaxed- the weekend prior I went on a 2 night vacation and was just going over my notes for about 4ish hours a day. I drove to the city I'd be testing at the day prior to my NCLEX and re-listened to Klimex's lecture 12.
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On the day of my exam I wasn't nervous, I didn't feel like I was going to throw up like I did the other two times. I walked into the testing center with a game plan: you're sitting for all 145 questions- no expectations, take your time and read EVERY question and answer choice, use the white board provided to "cross out" answer options, take a break every 40 questions, eat your snacks and just breathe. When I took my break at 40 questions I remember already being over an hour into the exam but I took my time to use the bathroom, eat some snacks I brought and just give myself words of affirmation because I was starting to internally freak out over the fact that the test felt too easy so far. I sat back down and when I saw question 70 I told myself "10 more and you can go eat another snack again!" You can imagine my face when it shut off at 75. Think Pikachu surprise face. I didn't let myself freak out because I truly felt like I KNEW what I was answering. Went out to dinner with some family in town that night and couldn't resist doing the Pearson Vue trick: I GOT THE GOOD POP-UP. I didn't want to get my hopes too high and was still waiting the 48 hours for the quick results. Turns out my boyfriend was looking for my name on my states BON and by 1PM the next day (24 hours after my test) my license was posted!
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I officially passed 13 days ago, and received my license in the mail on Thursday and it still feels surreal. If you've read this far, I just want to say thank you and please believe in yourself, you WILL pass. One day at a time. There were days that I'd cut my studying short because I was overwhelmed but I learned it's about continuing to pick yourself up and believing in yourself, leaning on those who are there for you.
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TL;DR: Graduated in May of 2018, life happened, took the NCLEX twice in 2019- failed both times. Fast forward 4ish years and realized I wasn't happy in my career field. Quit my job, studied full time, and passed my NCLEX in 75 question on March 15th. If you really want something, you CAN do it.

So recently i re did my plastic housing connecting my ignition coils to the wiring harness. (Plastic clips broke). I only replaced the middle two connector housings, but when i did the second one i forgot to take a picture and cant remember what wires go where. Can someone with 2012 vw jetta gli send me a pic of the wore colors??

So I'm not 100% definite in if my current issues are lyme based.
I experienced lyme back in 2009 and then basically every year I would get the symptoms, test positive, get doxy and feel better. It eventually though got to a point where doctors were basically a mix of it's in your head, the bands show but are inactive and you probably just get re-bit with a lyme carrying tick.
To my knowledge I was never tested or treated for any other possible infections.
Eventually this caused me to sideline lyme, do what I could myself and ignore things like foggy brain, fatigue and exhaustion. Outwardly I mostly look normal, internally it's chaos.
Fast forward to 2017 or 2018, it's a blur thanks to current world issues but I wake up with half my body numb and after realizing I didn't just sleep on my arm I take a trip to the hospital. They diagnose it as panic attack and that i have lyme so they give me doxy. I take it as it is and go on living but after the doxy runs out I still feel off.
Fast forward to current and I see a cardiologist on the regular, I'm taking metoprolol. I'm seeing a neurologist who prescribed me a light medication for possible seizures, I've seen a doctor for my liver who ran a lengthy and deep amount of blood work. They all say I'm fine and should be healthy so they're puzzled by my internal issues.
I had to change my diet during all of this when I had a realization some foods caused me to palpitate, fatigue or even bloat/ swell. So I went full keto which was hard, to gluten free for more access and indulgence.
I basically created a very basic and unchaged diet that helped me through the rough past years. Boiled eggs and vans gluten free waffles with butter & monk fruit syrup for breakfast. Egglife wraps with deli meats/ cheese for lunch with random small snacks throughout. Currently I've been buying enjoy life gluten free oat type things. Dinner was a mess for a while since I hardly have any energy especially on a work day. I was surviving on foster farms smart crust pizzas. They may not have been healthy but my body fully accepted them and it was fulfilling.. however they recently discontinued them and I've been on the hunt for similar easy meals. I settled on perdue gluten free chicken but I think it's been harsh on my health. Since starting I've had almost continuous days of what is similar to IBS especially when I over indulge on the chicken..
I take a number of simple vitamins/ minerals in the morning as well as use lmnt salt packets through the day to help with my heart rate..
See the other issue I've had and kept pushing to be tested for recently was pots since it matched my new symptoms. However my cardiologist doesn't seem keen on it and just wants me to check in every 6 months while continuing the beta blockers...
TL,DR. Looking for something to survive on at night that is easily prepared for someone who has bad fatigue issues. More details in this rambling post.

SUPPORTING THE 2ND AMENDMENT
There’s a consensus amongst gun control advocates that banning or restricting “assault weapons” or devices that “convert” normal weapons into “assault weapons” (brace) will decrease gun related deaths and mass shootings. Is there any truth to this?
Let’s first start with definitions:
The terms Assault Weapon and Assault Rifle are used interchangeably by the media and certain gun control and political groups. The term “weapon” includes machine guns, rifles, and shotguns, while a “rifle” is specifically a weapon designed, made, and intended to be fired from the shoulder, which fires only a single projectile for each trigger pull (reduced definition). - https://www.atf.gov/firearms/firearms-guides-importation-verification-firearms-gun-control-act-definition-rifle

1. Encyclopedia Britannica defines an assault rifle as a “military firearm that is chambered for ammunition of reduced size or propellant charge and that has the capacity to switch between semiautomatic and fully automatic fire.” - https://www.britannica.com/technology/assault-rifle
2. Assault Rifle is defined by the U.S. Army and NRA as a selective-fire rifle chambered for a cartridge of intermediate power. - https://www.nraila.org/for-the-press/glossary/#:~:text=Assault%20Rifle,Assault%20Weapon
3. Assault Rifle is defined by gun control advocates (Every Town) as assault weapons that are generally high-powered semiautomatic firearms where each round has up to four times the muzzle velocity of a handgun round. - https://www.everytown.org/what-is-an-assault-weapon/
4. Assault Weapon Ban Definition (1994): Generally defined as copies or duplicates of firearms used by the military, weapons with an ability to accept detachable magazines, flash suppressor, grenade launcher and silencers, amongst other attachments. The entire definition is linked here - https://giffords.org/lawcente1994-aw-ban-definition/

The first two definitions (1,2) generally define an assault rifle as a rifle with the capacity to fire various rates of fire (single, burst, full auto), while the other two definitions (3,4) encompass any rifle that resembles to be a copy of the assault rifles used in the military, regardless of the ability or lack thereof to fire various rates of fire. Assault rifles as defined by the U.S. Military are already regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA). Assault rifles as defined by gun control advocates are simply weapons that have higher muzzle velocity than a handgun, while the assault weapon ban definition was meant to encompass almost all modern rifles. Although is it factually correct that the muzzle velocity of a round is increased by a longer barrel, other factors pay a role in the overall effectiveness. Also, if a rifle is more dangerous based on the muzzle velocity, why are 16” barrel rifles and longer more easily accessible to law abiding citizens, meanwhile short barrel rifles (SBR) with less muzzle velocity, and therefore less effective, are considered more dangerous and regulated under the NFA. Although SBR’s are generally shorter and easier to conceal than longer rifles, they will never be shorter and easier to conceal than handguns, which are also as easily accessible as rifles.
Well, who cares about muzzle velocity, concealability, and overall effectiveness. Isn’t it clear those assault rifles are dangerous and need to be banned so we can effectively lower and prevent mass shootings and gun related deaths?
What does the data say about this? “In God we Trust, all others must bring data.” – W. Edwards Deming
Homicides:
The FBI reports that there was a yearly average of 14,556 murder victims with weapons from 2015-2019. Out of the yearly average of 14,556 murders with weapons, approximately 70% (10,252) were murders with firearms. Out of those 10,252 murders with firearms, only an average of 3% (315) were with rifles. To provide contrast into how low that is, the average murder with knifes or cutting instruments was 11% (1,544), blunt objects was 3% (446) and personal weapons (hands, fists, feet, pushing) was 5% (669). If you were to rank these from the highest to lowest, murders with rifles would actually rank lower than knives, blunt objects, and personal weapons. - https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/tables/expanded-homicide-data-table-8.xls
Suicides:
But how come gun control advocates always have data with significantly higher numbers than what the FBI reports? This is because gun control advocates present data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who actually tracks firearm related deaths and not murder victims. What’s the difference? The difference is that firearm related deaths include suicides, which actually makes up around 54% of the firearm related deaths in the United States in 2020, thus effectively doubling the numbers. The CDC reported that there were 45,222 firearm related deaths in the US and 24,292 were suicides. - https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db433-tables.pdf#5
Comparing suicide and homicide trends with firearms:
Only CDC data on firearm suicides from 2018 – 2021 was available. Since the percentage of firearms suicides from all suicides remained consistent (51-55%) at an average of 52%, we will calculate firearm suicides from 2015 -2019 as an average. In 2015 there were 22,980 firearm suicides and 13,847 homicides with firearms. Using 2015 numbers as our base numbers, 2016 – 2019 data was compared and noticed the following: Firearm suicides consistently increased to the highest in 2018 at 25,138 (8.9% increase) and then decreasing to 24,705 (7.5%) in 2019. Meanwhile, homicides with firearms increased to the highest in 2017 at 11,014 (20.4% increase) and then decreasing to 10,258 (12.1%) in 2019. In 2018 the decrease in homicides with firearms was overshadowed by the increasing number of suicides. The U.S. ranks #25 out of 179 countries that have reported suicides rates. - https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/suicide-rate-by-country
Comparing homicides in the U.S. with other countries:
So, is the US the homicidal country of the world? Well, not according to data compiled by World Population Review out of California. Keep in mind that there’s no consistent definition and reporting of this data around the world, so we make do with what is available. Based on this data, the US ranks #76 out of 196, with El Salvador and Jamaica having the most homicides per 100,000 residents. It reports the US had 16,214 homicides in 2018, which is higher than the number reported by the FBI. The US seems to be the third largest country in the world. Despite this fact, it still had significantly less homicides than smaller countries like Nigeria (64,201), Brazil (57,358), and our next-door neighbor Mexico (36,685). These countries with smaller population and higher homicides have something else in common…. their citizens are generally disarmed due extremely limited or nonexistent legal access to firearms and crime is rampant as they are unable to defend themselves. - https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/murder-rate-by-country
Now, with all this data in mind, could we reasonably presume that current battles being fought in our political system to restrict access to “assault rifles” (modern rifles in common use) and turn braced pistols into SBR’s could curtail gun deaths in our country? We could ban rifles tomorrow and it would only impact 3% of homicides in the US while simultaneously limiting access to millions of law-abiding citizens. We can classify pistols with braces as SBR’s, which might shift homicides from one classification to another but will not prevent any homicides as there are legal venues for people to avoid turning a pistol in their possession into an SBR. Meanwhile, millions of law-abiding citizens are classified as felons by the pistol brace rule and traffickers can continue to purchase these pistols without braces and purchase the braces or stocks separately, completely circumventing NFA requirements and violating federal law, which they already do by trafficking firearms. Let’s say hypothetically that the US stopped all homicides with guns for a whole year….the number is 0. We would still have over 20,000 firearm related deaths (suicides) per year and continued calls to restrict or ban firearms as a result.
Manufacturing of firearms:
And interestingly enough, data shows that the manufacturing of pistols in the U.S. is actually higher than the manufacturing of rifles or shotguns. This was consistent prior to the enactment of the assault weapons ban. Once the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban passed, production of pistols significantly dropped by almost half, while rifle production remained consistent throughout the ban until it’s sunsetting in 2004. Production of both rifles and pistols consistently increased after the ban expiration, peaking in 2016, with pistols consistently being produced at higher numbers than rifles. The total numbers of firearms produced in 1993 were roughly around 3 million, while in 2016 the total was slightly over 10 million. Even when firearm production more than tripled in 2016 compared to 1993 and homicides and suicides increased from 2012 to 2020, they still remain at lower levels than it’s peak in 1968 and more consistent with homicide and suicide rates found in 1980. There doesn’t seem to be a correlation between the manufacturing of firearms and the overall deaths by firearms. I use gun manufacturing instead of gun ownership as gun ownership numbers are obtained via survey and could produce inaccurate results based on false answers, particularly in states where the government is openly against gun ownership. Meanwhile, firearms manufacturing is greatly driven by demand and the numbers exclude production for the U.S. military.
- https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/6-charts-show-rise-guns-us-people-dying-rcna30537
Mass shootings:
Everyone would expect to see a correlation between mass shootings and increase in homicides in the U.S., but this is not the case. While mass shootings were a rare occurrence, averaging 1 mass shooting per year in the 1980’s, 2.3 in the 1990’s, 2 in the 2000, and an average of 6.6 in 2010’s. The highest single year of mass shootings was 2018 with 12 mass shootings. It would seem that homicides not involving a mass shooting were decreasing, while mass shooting events are increasing, and overall homicides were on a decline from 2016-2019.
- https://www.statista.com/statistics/811487/number-of-mass-shootings-in-the-us/
Suggestions:
1). To adopt and standardize definitions for assault rifles and mass shooting events that is accurate and report on and analyze suicides, homicides, and mass shooting trends separately.
2) Implement gun safety education nationally to decrease the possibility of children handling and accidently discharging a firearm.
3) Divert resources to focus on prosecuting criminals and investigating crimes rather than targeting all firearms, which will have a minimal impact on preventing homicides, trigger constitutional scrutiny and diverts prosecutorial resources to fight 2nd amendment rights.

Hi, I’m a single 27F with no kids or family who is looking to leave the US by next year. I’ve broken it down into my reason for wanting to go and the details on me so that I can get advice on how to do it. I think at the moment it boils down to this:
Is there any way to get a job in Japan or Korea without having a degree???
Here are a few details to give you a view of my current situation:
•I currently work in medical research as the clinical coordinator. They have locations all over the world, including Japan and Korea. So transferring is an option, but I am unsure how difficult it may be and I want backup options. I think I would need to move higher up in the company, as my position is hard to come by elsewhere because there is just one position in the entirety of each clinic location. Any other positions higher than my current one generally require a degree, which I do not have.
•On that note, I do not have a bachelors degree yet. I am about halfway through and deciding still if it is worth finishing. I have about two years left. It seems if I want a visa anywhere else I need a bachelors to make getting into the country easier. I have put my degree on pause for awhile now, since I am tired of taking out student loans to finish it. However, if I need to finish it to leave the country then I will. But, I also thought about another option. -There is a program at the University of Tokyo, taught all in English, called the Global Science Course. I have thought about applying to get in, but if I got accepted it would most likely mean quitting my job in medical research. This would be an easy way to get a visa for Japan, going to school there. But not having an income while living in Japan does give me a bit of anxiety as I have debt I need to pay. I could possibly work part time somewhere. But I would need to quit my current position even if I could transfer, because from what I understand, the program is full time academics and my current position requires me to be full time. I work roughly 60 hours a week, and it’s during the day. I think the program is also during the day. It would conflict too much scheduling wise, so it would be one or the other. So if I can’t get a job in Japan or Korea without a degree, ill need to get my degree here in the states or go there and get it done.
•I love Asian culture and I speak conversational Japanese well. I used to live there from 2016-2018 on a religious visa. I’ve never been to Korea but I would also love to try living there for a bit.
The why:
I’m sure some won’t find my reason strong enough (not that anyone needs a reason to leave a country) but I’m utterly depressed here. I’m scared I’ll be stripped of my rights as a woman and I’m tired of religion always playing a role in politics. I also detest how many politicians don’t want to make changes to policies just because they’ve been in place for ages, when people prior who wrote them didn’t foresee the problems we’d have today. I’m scared of school shootings if I were ever to raise kids here or even walking as myself down the street I feel anxious about getting mugged or raped or shot (And I live in an “upscale” place at the moment. My parents live in a nice neighborhood but people are still sketchy). I’m worried I’d never have a right to an abortion if I needed it. The cost of living is getting so high that I’ve moved back in with my parents. I’ve been hospitalized in the psych ward twice in the past 1.5 years for many things, and American policies and the lack of safety and support I feel here does not help my health.
My reason for wanting to go to Japan or Korea is that while I know they still have dangers to them, they are “statistically” much safer (I’m sure there are crimes that don’t get reported) I used to live in Japan from 2016-2018, and I’ve visited a few times since. I’m conversationally fluent, but I may be lacking in business/professional terms. Each time I am in Japan I always feel so much happier by 100000%. I have friends there and even the strangers I meet I just love so much. I know there are exceptions, but everyone treats others with respect. They give you personal space, they don’t litter, they don’t scream on the street at each other, if you lose something they hand it in or leave it right there. And I feel safe walking alone at night. The only crazy incidents I have had were a few stalkers but I was even able to handle those on my own by confronting the person. If I were to try confronting an American stalker, which I’ve had to do, it always ends up in calling the police or another male needing to protect me. In Japan when I’ve asked someone to politely leave me alone they’ve respected that. And I don’t get annoyingly catcalled at or harassed either. People just ignore me there, and I love it. I love the culture overall and I feel at home and safe in Japan. The reason I mentioned Korea is because I also would love to experience something new and I also love Korean culture from the things I’ve read and learned about it so far. I would be open to moving there too.
And for anyone concerned, yes I got help and medicated and have seen a psychiatrist to get my life straight. I’m doing so much better now, but I can’t grow anymore being here and I need change. I’m over this place and I want out.

I'm looking to buy a used modem on the secondary market compatible with Spectrum, and I'm trying to find an easy resource to compare vitals at a glance (how old they are, what Docsis, etc.) Any tips? Also, in this day and age is it still preferable to get separate modem and router? It's counter-intuitive...
I've got
SBG6580 ~2014 DOCSIS 3.0
TG1672g ~2017 DOCSIS 3.0
SBG7400AC2 ~2018 DOCSIS 3.0

Hi all,
I am planning to do a major reno for my mother's home in Morley WA. I'm using this thread as a journal and eventually showing before/after photos. I have self managed a decent size reno in 2018 so I feel that this is (somewhat) within my capability. House will be empty when starting works as my mother will move in with me. I am really hoping that we can start in September when there is no more rain and be done by Christmas.
* * * The house 3bed 1bath built in 1967 on 329 sqm, front survey strata block facing, zone R25. Total area under roof is 110 sqm No carport, back patio installed 2009 Wood floorboards on stumps Double brick, tile roof New water heater installed 2019 Reverse cycle A/C in main bedroom installed 2016
*** Current issues Roof line is warping at several places, rotting fascia Open leaves exposing the rafters Very old windows with timber frame Interior decor is dated
*** Scope of works
Colorbond roof replacement and rebatten New gutters and downpipes Close the eaves Interior repaint Remove old insulation + new R5 insulation Fix water damage ceiling areas New kitchen (12 sqm) New bathroom (10 sqm) Storage cupboards in laundry New skirting boards New windows + blinds 3 x Reverse cycle A/C units to rest of home Electrical rewiring and add more power sockets LED lights throughout
No relocating of any services and no structural work
*** The budget
Roof + gutter + whirly birds- 50,000 Kitchen - 30,000 Bath + laundry - 20,000 Electrical + lighting - 8,000 Painting - DIY - 2,000 for materials Sand + oil timber floor - DIY - 2000 for materials + equipment Skip bin - 2000 Reverse cycle a/c - 8,000 Insulation - 6000 Skirting boards, new doors + locks - 5000 Windows + blinds - 10,000 Unforeseeable expenses - 5000 Temporary storage + moving - 5000
Total = 153,000 rounding up to 155,000 I can go up to as high as 160,000 if needed.

Platform: Android/iOS
Genre: Gacha, MonsteCreature Collection (like Pokemon/Digimon), Match 3 gems with slide mechanics (you could match in diagonal and could even match more than six gems)
Estimated year of release: 2015-2018
Graphics/Art style: Anime style
Other details:
You had to register with a mail or with Facebook to be able to play. Game was divided in two screens in battle mode, on the top you could see your monsters and the opponents. You could have three or four monsters from your team on the stage at the same time, and on the bottom there was the gem matching game. Each gem had a color referencing the type of power.
The more gems you matched the more powerful the attacks would be.
In every Stage/World you could only see a selected type of class monster. There was a Stage specifically for Fire, Grass, Water, Light, Dark, etc
Each world had three stages and a final boss, that was a creature you could find in the first stages but it was bigger and stronger.
After each world raid you could see the cretures you captured, there wasn't a capture mechanic, you just defeated them and some of them would appear as captured.
It had a gacha mechanic where you could get rare monster if you paid for diamonds with real money, or if you earned the capsule by login in continuosly
To evolve a creature you had to make it fight to get more exp or merge it with another creature with the same typing class. If the monster had a Fire type you had to use another fire type to make it gain exp
I remember there was a sime creature that when it evolved it looked like a turnip and it came in every typing class (Fire, Grass, Water) these were easy to capture so I always used them as "fodder"
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I think the icon was a brown block with a round blue stone with a spiral inside
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Went looking for it recently but I couldn't find it anymore in the App Store (Google/Android)

Back in 2016, 2017, and a bit in 2018, my brother and I used to spoof with tutu app.
However, i dont see that working anymore. What is the easiest way on Android to spoof, without having to jailbreak, or risk my phone being destroyed.
I just wanna download an app, and have a joystick, is there an easy way to do this anymore?

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Starting to cleanout all of the knives I never use or carry. First one up for grabs is this red and black Ultratech D/E half serrated in Elmax.
This has been a safe queen and fidget toy its entire life since purchase in 2018. It may have seen the inside of my pocket once or twice but has never made it out of the house or cut more than phone book paper. No blemishes or issues that I could find, action is as crisp and clean as you'd expect from a brand new microtech.
$250 shipped USPS with no trades please.

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Hi Everyone, quick question for you. When reading zlibrary items, do you prefer the iPad (and the book app) or an android tablet with an app? My 2018 iPad is getting slow and I have no interest in a kindle (I just use the kindle app anyway). I would love to hear some suggestions and advice. Thanks so much in advance 😊