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2024.12.07 09:20 Gl3g December 6, 2024

On the sunny Sunday morning of December 7, 1941, Messman Doris Miller had served breakfast aboard the USS West Virginia, stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and was collecting laundry when the first of nine Japanese torpedoes hit the ship.
In the deadly confusion, Miller reported to an officer, who told him to help move the ship’s mortally wounded captain off the bridge. Unable to move him far, Miller pulled the captain to shelter. Then another officer ordered Miller to pass ammunition to him as he started up one of the two abandoned anti-aircraft guns in front of the conning tower.
Miller had not been trained to use the weapons because, as a Black man in the U.S. Navy, he was assigned to serve the white officers. But while the officer was distracted, Miller began to fire one of the guns. He fired it until he ran out of ammunition. Then he helped to move injured sailors to safety before he and the other survivors abandoned the West Virginia, which sank to the bottom of Pearl Harbor.
That night, the United States declared war on Japan. Japan declared war on America the next day, and four days later, on December 11, 1941, both Italy and Germany declared war on America. “The powers of the steel pact, Fascist Italy and National Socialist Germany, ever closely linked, participate from today on the side of heroic Japan against the United States of America,” Italian leader Benito Mussolini said. “We shall win.” Of course they would. Mussolini and Germany’s leader, Adolf Hitler, believed the Americans had been corrupted by Jews and Black Americans and could never conquer their own organized military machine.
The steel pact, as Mussolini called it, was the vanguard of his new political ideology. That ideology was called fascism, and he and Hitler thought it would destroy democracy once and for all.
Mussolini had been a socialist as a young man and had grown terribly frustrated at how hard it was to organize people. No matter how hard socialists tried, they seemed unable to convince ordinary people that they must rise up and take over the country’s means of production.
The efficiency of World War I inspired Mussolini. He gave up on socialism and developed a new political theory that rejected the equality that defined democracy. He came to believe that a few leaders must take a nation toward progress by directing the actions of the rest. These men must organize the people as they had been organized during wartime, ruthlessly suppressing all opposition and directing the economy so that businessmen and politicians worked together. And, logically, that select group of leaders would elevate a single man, who would become an all-powerful dictator. To weld their followers into an efficient machine, they demonized opponents into an “other” that their followers could hate.
Italy adopted fascism, and Mussolini inspired others, notably Germany's Hitler. Those leaders came to believe that their system was the ideology of the future, and they set out to destroy the messy, inefficient democracy that stood in their way.
America fought World War II to defend democracy from fascism. And while fascism preserved hierarchies in society, democracy called on all men as equals. Of the more than 16 million Americans who served in the war, more than 1.2 million were African American men and women, 500,000 were Latinos, and more than 550,000 Jews were part of the military. Among the many ethnic groups who fought, Native Americans served at a higher percentage than any other ethnic group—more than a third of able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 50 joined the service—and among those 25,000 soldiers were the men who developed the famous “Code Talk,” based in tribal languages, that codebreakers never cracked.
The American president at the time, Democrat Franklin Delano Roosevelt, hammered home that the war was about the survival of democracy. Fascists insisted that they were moving their country forward fast and efficiently—claiming the trains ran on time, for example, although in reality they didn’t—but FDR constantly noted that the people in Italy and Germany were begging for food and shelter from the soldiers of democratic countries.
Ultimately, the struggle between fascism and democracy was the question of equality. Were all men really created equal as the Declaration of Independence said, or were some born to lead the rest, whom they held subservient to their will?
Democracy, FDR reminded Americans again and again, was the best possible government. Thanks to armies made up of men and women from all races and ethnicities, the Allies won the war against fascism, and it seemed that democracy would dominate the world forever.
But as the impulse of WWII pushed Americans toward a more just and inclusive society after it, those determined not to share power warned their supporters that including people of color and women as equals in society would threaten their own liberty. Those reactionary leaders rode that fear into control of our government, and gradually they chipped away the laws that protected equality. Now, once again, democracy is under attack by those who believe some people are better than others.
Donald Trump and his cronies have vowed to replace the nonpartisan civil service with loyalists and to weaponize the Department of Justice and the military against those they perceive as enemies. They have promised to incarcerate and deport millions of immigrants, send federal troops into Democratic cities, silence LGBTQ+ Americans, prosecute journalists and their political opponents, and end abortion across the country. They want to put in place an autocracy in which a powerful leader and his chosen loyalists make the rules under which the rest of us must live.
Will we permit the destruction of American democracy on our watch?
When America came under attack before, people like Doris Miller refused to let that happen. For all that American democracy still discriminated against him, it gave him room to stand up for the concept of human equality—and he laid down his life for it. Promoted to cook after the Navy sent him on a publicity tour, Miller was assigned to a new ship, the USS Liscome Bay, which was struck by a Japanese torpedo on November 24, 1943. It sank within minutes, taking two thirds of the crew, including Miller, with it.
I hear a lot these days about how American democracy is doomed and the reactionaries will win. Maybe. But the beauty of our system is that it gives us people like Doris Miller.
Even better, it makes us people like Doris Miller.

Notes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_declaration_of_war_on_the_United_States
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-retribution-agenda-government-workers-schedule-f-rcna78785
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-weaponization-justice-department-political-opponents/
https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-plans-to-deport-millions-if-he-is-re-elected-says-report/7351479.html
https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/11/politics/trump-stephen-miller-immigration-detention-deportation/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/11/us/politics/trump-2025-immigration-agenda.html
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-09-24/mcmanus-column-trump-second-term-agenda
https://www.axios.com/2023/11/13/trump-loyalists-2024-presidential-election
https://www.pbs.org/newshoupolitics/trump-hints-at-expanding-domestic-role-for-the-military-within-the-u-s
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/01/trump-lgbtq-transgender-community-protections/676139/
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/us/politics/trump-kash-patel-journalists.html
https://apnews.com/article/trump-policies-agenda-election-2024-second-term-d656d8f08629a8da14a65c4075545e0f
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/opinion/trump-patel-vought-project-2025.html
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2024.12.07 09:18 CareerBeacon_Canada Program Manager, Status of Women (Designated) at Public Service Commission, Government of Nova Scotia

Job Title: Program Manager
Company Name: Public Service Commission, Government of Nova Scotia
Location: Halifax, NS (In-person)
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent
Job Summary: The Program Manager with the Status of Women Office plays a crucial role in shaping and administering core programs that support women across Nova Scotia. This position involves coordinating and managing services that have a meaningful impact on the lives of women, particularly through partnerships with various organizations focused on gender-based violence initiatives.
Key Responsibilities: - Manage and deliver outcomes for key programs supporting women-serving organizations. - Assess participant needs and ensure program alignment through regular meetings. - Attend community events to build relationships and strengthen collaborations. - Oversee program administration, grants, and assistance programs. - Develop annual training and engagement plans for the team. - Design and evaluate programs to guide future policy directions. - Provide strategic recommendations and business analysis to partners. - Manage budgets, resources, and relationships with clients and service providers. - Monitor program progress and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Required Qualifications: - Strong leadership and relationship-building skills. - High understanding of gender and equity issues. - Public speaking and presentation skills. - Experience in teaching or adult education (certification is an asset). - Proven experience in building relationships with communities affected by gender-based violence. - Knowledge of Mi'kmaw and African Nova Scotian communities. - Proficiency in writing reports and funding applications. - Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint. - Experience in program administration, monitoring, and evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications: - Background in Social Work, social sciences, or experience with non-profits. - Experience in community engagement and outreach within marginalized groups. - Understanding of gender, intersectionality, and challenges faced by vulnerable populations.
Salary and Benefits: - Salary Range: $3,351.92 - $4,189.95 Bi-Weekly - Benefits include a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
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2024.12.07 09:17 dremolus Top 50 Favorite Films of 2023: #50-#26

Top 50 Favorite Films of 2023: #50-#26
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#50. Polite Society - This year seems to be the year of over the top teen movies with Red White & Royal Blue, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, and Totally Killer all going viral in spite of let’s say inconsistent quality. We'll talk about another one layer one, but I wanna start with a film that deserves a lot more attention that it got. What you’d get if Robert Rodriguez made a coming-of-age movie, it's a film that embraces its blend of martial arts flicks, over the top family melodrama, and 2000s comedy to a delightful degree. I will admit it's a bit of a case of style overcompensating for a lackluster story but what makes it work overall is the charming relationship of the sisters. Priya Kansara and Ritu Arya have great chemistry with each other, creating a sweet and charming bond throughout the film. At the same time, I also dug it doesn’t shy away from focusing on the immaturity and insecurity of a younger sister selfishly not wanting to lose a best friend to her sister. It does capture that betrayal when a family or friend you thought would be there forever for you has their own aspirations. If there is a nitpick, it's that I wish the actual fight scenes had stronger and more exhilarating choreography. Not that it’s bad per say and it does make sense that a film about an action film fan wouldn’t be as polished as the martial arts films it's paying tribute to. I still would’ve like more memorable fights is all. Still the charming presentation and the comedy more than makes up for it, and I can see this becoming a cult classic amongst teens down the line.
#49. Unrest - I normally advise people to go on as blind as possible knowing little about the premise. But for this film, I think it is important to know that the entire film revolves around community anarchists working in a watch factory who are secretly plotting a rebellion. It might sound exciting but there's very little drama within the film. There's barely what you could charitably call a story and not even a plot. It's very much a grounded and straight look at how revolution is formed, with no big setpieces and few twists outside of certain workers being arrested. And yet it remains an engaging watch throughout thanks to as the says, a feeling of unrest throughout. There's a sense of simmering anger that you can feel below each scene of workers conspiring in secrecy or even as they continue diligently working for the factory. Everything is below the surface and the power of this film is very much in what is not said, in every careful and deliberate word choice uttered through thin poker faces. The sound of ticking of clocks is a constant soundtrack through the film, almost as if counting down how long the workers have until they're caught. Maybe even how long it may be even viable to accomplish a proper revolution before the window shuts forever. Or perhaps, it's a sign of how time will go on regardless of what process is or isn't made. Maybe despite the stopwatch being built, we actually still have time. Its abstract nature means this isn't for everyone but if you're intrigued about the premise and are willingly to be challenged, can't recommend this enough.
#48. The Deepest Breath - A lot of people have compared this documentary to Free Solo which is unsurprising considering both are about extreme sports and the people who find meaning and purpose in life in accomplishing the awe inspiring. And even if this film isn't as good as that documentary, this one still stands on its own as a damn good watch. From the gorgeous cinematography to the literally breathtaking footage captured of various free divers, showcasing the determination and tenacity of the divers who do this regular serving and the backdrop of the story of two people who find each other at the right place but debatably the wrong time, it's a captivating watch as we see both the limits of human accomplishment in physical feats and the love that inspires us to keep moving forward. And it'll have you hooked and holding your own breath right up to the conclusion.
#47. Take Care of Maya - I tend to not care for a lot of Netflix-produced crime documentaries. A lot of them tend to be cheaply produced and overly dramatic, not to mention often with surface level commentary and analysis. It tends to put a damper on what could be interesting stories and neuters them in favor of sensationalization. Thankfully, this documentary is not only an engaging watch but one that does proper justice towards a wronged family and highlights a corrupt medicare system that harms rather than heals. Focusing on a young girl with a rare disease and the hospital that intentionally misunderstood her case to take advantage of her family, it is a tough and heartbreaking film. It highlights not just the cruelty in corporate healthcare on not just those who need it but the emotional toll on the families, but also one of inspiration. No matter how powerless their fight may be and how they acknowledge very real risk that even standing up will only result in more pain and trauma, it's moving see the love parents have for their children and an inspiring story of courage and tenacity of a family who fought together and never gave up in spite of everything being against them. It’s a quick but emotional watch that I hope more people do more than scroll past when they go on Netflix.
#46. Infinity Pool - There are films that are depressing watches for their subject matter and tone, and then there are films that are out to make you uncomfortable. Not in the sense of making you feel danger is around any corner, more poking and prodding at the limits your desires will take you. Lust, sexual satisfaction, violence, all of these desires are ones we normally tempered. Infinity Pool asks: “what would happen if you didn't have to filter these sinful, carnal desires?” How far deep would these take you that you go numb from how disgusting you think of yourself and accept it as being blasé? I fully accept this may be me overthinking this movie and being off from its themes. Regardless of my interpretation of this film though, I can deny how. From being disgusted from being intrigued and fascinated, it's a pool I dove in feet first and will continue treading its waters for the next couple of years.
#45. The Sweet East - This is a movie most will probably hate after finishing and to be honest, as I was watching it for the first time, I did find it incredibly obnoxious. It's full of insufferable, pretentious, and frequently unlikable characters, the narrative makes little sense with Talia Ryder barely reacting to anything or having any change, and by the end you think what was actually accomplished? What did we gain and what was learned? And yet much like Infinity Pool, it's that absurdity that I kept on my mind over the next few days. I kept thinking about Talia-s blasé attitude to the whole adventure - encountering blatant racism, insecure men, and snobby artists and how in a way, it actually did speak to a certain zeitgeist. And as much as I was annoyed by the film, it also kept me engaged and by the end the bitter taste actually made sense. I can't say you will enjoy this film or get as much as I did but it is a film I doubt you'll forget once the credits roll.
#44. The Holdovers - Some films sneak up on you. At first I wasn't in love with this film as everyone else was. While I thought it was good, it felt a bit too slow and felt like I'd be better served watching any of the 80s classics like Dead Poets Society and Planes Trains and Automobiles that served as inspiration for this film. And yet like the train scene in PTA, I found myself thinking more and more about my experience and realizing how warm it was and how much I took for granted. The chemistry between all three leads, not just from the award winning performances from DaVine Joy Randolph and Paul Giamatti, but also from newcomer Dominic Sessa who I think has gone criminal underappreciated. He proves himself to be a young actor full of charisma, and it's wonderful seeing the relationships the trio has with each other grow without feeling too saccharine. The gradual acceptance all three have in their places as castaways and still finding solidarity in all that is quite moving. Even if it's a predictable formula of the classic grump learning to have a heart, Alexander Payne manages to make these characters feel human and real. It's already a Christmas classic and I could easily see a lot of families having this on as a new annual tradition.
#43. Sanctuary - Power is sexy and being sexy gives power. It’s an alluring power dynamic and this film manages to make simple discussions and dialogue of it not feel drawn out for 90 minutes. For a film of almost zero nudity and zero sex scenes, this has some of the tightest sexual tension in any romantic film in a while. Both Christopher Abbott and Margaret Qualley deliver fantastic, layered performances, showcasing why they're some of the most interesting young actors right now. The cat and mouse game they play going back and forth at each other is endlessly entertaining as you wonder who's in control and who's really being played. Which one submits first? Even with the play-like structure and the bottleneck setting, this had me captivated for its 90 minute runtime. I really hope more people check it out and I hope both Qualley and Abbott continue to get attention for their work, and I'm already eagerly anticipating Zachary Wigon’s next film, also starring Qualley.
#42. Killers of the Flower Moon - If this had been 30 minutes shorter and had Mollie given more development beyond simply being the symbol of Native purity and beauty literally poisoned by the white man, I imagine this would've been much higher. Because simply on a film level, it is one of the most impressive and epic in scale. From the pacing and editing that manages to keep the three and a half hour runtime engaging despite of lull points, to the grand production and setpieces that capture how big of a plot this is, to the tight cinematography capturing it all, to the roster of a cast that has even cameo roles shine to an ending that probably one of the more daring statements Scorsese has ever made about America and its dark history. It is a behemoth worth marveling at and even though it doesn't resonate as much as I would want to, I can't deny it's more than deserving of all the acclaim it's gotten. It is a great movie that I just wish I was able to connect emotionally more with as everyone else has.
#41. Earth Mama - Being a parent is a difficult task and even more tragic are the women desperate to be a mother despite society not allowing them to be or looking down upon them for doing so. But what about the women who, controversially, ‘aren’t fit’ to be a mother? Who is really deserving of that title? That’s the tough question that Savannah Leaf’s heartbreaking debut seeks to answer: what if a woman isn’t suitable to raise her own child. In less empathetic hands, this may have been too heavy or not a balanced portrait, but Leaf’s sensitive direction allows us to come to our own conclusions while not shying away from the dirty truth surrounding it all. But the power of the film lies in Tia Nomore’s lead performance as the imperfect woman wanting to be a mother. She's able to capture the motherly instincts and drive that would make her a good, maybe even great loving parent. Yet it doesn’t shy away from how naively blind she is to her selfishness and commitment issues that would complicate things for her and potentially traumatize her baby. And what’s most intelligent is how both sides are ones you understand the causes behind even if they seem counterproductive. You want her to achieve her goals of raising a family yet at the same time you want someone to step in to guide her away from a potentially toxic and self-destructive household. It's a film with an honest maturity, culminating in an ending that is tragic but at the same time earned. This went a bit under the radar but even with the heavy tone and subject matter, I hope more check it out.
#40. Talk to Me - Another year, another A24 horror movie that’s gone viral and lives up to the hype. Although in contrast to some of their disturbing but challenging and difficult movies, Talk to Me is one of their most straightforward horror flicks. That's not to say Talk to Me is less than though, it still has that great suspense and atmosphere even with the localized Australian teen setting. Despite the stoner archetypes of the cast, what this film has to say about depression, trauma, suicidation and its effects on the family don't just hit home, but feel scarier than any possession or gore the film could’ve conjured up. Couple that with teen actors that have great chemistry with each other while acting like bratty, immature kids, and some of the best gore and makeup effects that'll have you squirming in your seat, and you've got not just another good addition to A24’ horror catalog but a promising breakthrough for the Philippou Brothers who I’ll no doubt be following for their future p projects.
#39. How to Blow Up a Pipeline - This'll no doubt be one of the most controversial movies I praise on this list, especially if you are immediately against the premise and what the Andrew Malm Manifesto that inspired this movie advocates. But whatever your views are about the acts committed in this film, this is one of the best and most tense heist films in a while. It's not a film asking you to agree with the act nor is it necessarily concerned about changing your mind. Frankly it could care less if you would snitch on it. Whether you want to or not, you'll have to follow the shoes of those actually willing to do the extreme, how they pull it off, and the grit they have to stand by their acts. And yet it's also not a film loudly saying why this should be done, as it doesn't shy away not just from the consequences but the lackluster success rate in creating change that acts like this. At its core though, it's a tight and tense film with a fantastic editing and pacing as you get sucked into whether or not they'll accomplish their task, and by the end a film that dares you to wonder whether they should've gone farther or pulled back.
#38. Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie - Michael J. Fox has been one of the most inspiring figures for me. While it captures his struggles with Parkinsons and the humor he maintains despite his troubles, what I love however is the narration which was taken from his autobiography. It shows how self-aware and reflective he was about just upbringing, success, and shame regarding his addictions yet also how much wisdom he still has even as the disease continues to spread. Whether or not you're a fan of his work, just know him from his biggest movies, or just know him as the Back to the Future kid, I still highly recommend this film as a shining beacon of true human fearlessness.
#37. Scrapper - For as heavy, deep, and complex films are on this list, sometimes you just need a film that's just so charming and cute. I was actually hesitant to watch this film, writing it off as something I might find too twee and cutesy. But by the first 15 minutes I was hooked in. Much of that due to how damn charismatic the central girl is Lola Campbell, in one of the best child performances of 2023. I love the juxtaposition with both them being young people forced to grow up and act like adults, Lola, the scrappy child left to fend for herself and Harris the immature manchild realizing he actually needs to mature if he’s to salvage anything from his past relationship. And while there is an exaggerated tone, particularly in the editing, neither feel like simple characters; she is not simply a wise ass smart beyond her age and he's not simply a bumbling idiot trying to be a parent. They're both trying to figure out and realize they can't be alone in surviving anymore, and no matter how much they fight there is a familial chemistry between them that they need to keep hold off. It's short and sweet, a comfortable family comedy that shows even simple, played out concepts can be an emotional ride.
#36. No One Will Save You - It's easy for straight-to-streaming horror releases to get a bad wrap as cheaply made scare fodder. Which is why one of my favorite surprises of the year came from a quietly promoted release on Hulu that probably should've been released in theaters. The big talking point for this film is the decision to have virtually no dialogue throughout. In a lesser film. This could've been a cheap gimmick for a rote house invasion story through aliens. Instead, thanks to smart pacing, writing, and a committed performance from Kaitlin Dever, it turns the film into one of the more creative horror films of last year. The lack of dialogue alongside the great sound design manages to capture, it's an engaging character study in Grief, guilt, and self-alienation. Everything feels elevated with the lack of dialogue and trust you to understand what's going on. It's also a film that invites multiple viewings as there were background details about Dever's character and her story I didn't notice on first viewing. Sure the designs and the effects on the aliens might be a little cheap but that doesn’t take away from how engrossing an experience this was. I really hope this grows a cult following and escapes the trapping it got by being relegated to streaming, we could really use more innovation amongst mainstream horror.
#35. Skinamarink - This is a film that people either find terrifying or absolutely boring, with very little in between. There's no getting around how 97% of this film is still shorts of walls, hallways, ceilings, and other rooms with a hazy nocturnal filter and with the camera intentionally positioned away or obscuring…anything. If you aren't sucked into the first 2 minutes of this film, you are likely to feel miserable and irritated by the next hour and a half. And i'll admit I was skeptical I would fall for this filma spell, yet, I was enthralled throughout by the atmosphere. There is a film that for me captures a sense of helplessness and claustrophobia as a child in the dark, knowledgeable in little besides your own uncomfortability and fear. Your paranoia as you sit or lie down pondering the thought of monsters under your bed or in your closet may sound juvenile but this film shows that that fear may never go away, sometimes it's just hidden behind your view. Again, I can't guarantee you'll like this film and I also do understand people who think this could've been a short analog horror film. But I couldn't help but be drowned in this films atmosphere and few films had that experience with me.
#34. Trenque Lauquen - Sometimes, a film can escape a cheap, low budget look not through quick editing or quick banter, but through simple engaging writing and charismatic performance. This film can be daunting being a four hour watch split into two parts and truthfully not that many action or tension driven sequences, not to mention actually hard to find a copy of to watch. And yet I was just as drawn in by the central mystery that I couldn’t help but join along for the ride as you piece together clues behind a potentially large conspiracy. And central to the film's success is the lead performance by Laura Paredes, who not only captures Laura’s curiosity and desire for adventure, but possesses a subtle but magnetic charisma that would make you want to follow her. She doesn’t know where she’s going or what she’ll even do with the discovery once she arrives at it but you can also sense a determination to find what she’s looking for. Paredes doesn’t play it off as aimless soul-searching but as a woman on a mission perhaps only she can understand. Now I will say this is lower than I would want because the second half doesn't quite keep up the pacing of the first, and meanders a bit too much for me. Still the lead performance and the first act's tight writing still come with a recommendation for me. It might not be a satisfying destination by the end but it's the journey that's the more rewarding bit.
#33. Bottoms - It’d be so easy for me to call this the Superbad for Gen Alpha gays as it is a crass, crude and immature comedy and like with Superbad, it could’ve easily fallen into the trap of relying too much on vulgarity and innuendo. But in fact there's a lot more to Bottoms than just adopting modern slang to appeal to a younger audience. From the great supporting performances (particularly Kaia Gerber and Ruby Cruz) who are game for making this as fantastical and absurd as possible to the chemistry throughout that actually makes their relationships and interactions endearing and even blunts some of the more obnoxious characteristics of the main leads. The clever visual gags, to the quick pace and editing which means jokes don't overstay their welcome, even the slang doesn't feel too obnoxious as to instantly date this movie. It's just a really charming comedy that will no doubt become a cornerstone movie for teens this decade, every generation deserves a crass Crude comedy to rally behind and this one is smart enough to transcend that age barrier.
#32. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - It's a real shame that the best Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies come out as the hype and interest for the brand fades and as Paramount is going through financial instability. But it’s a testament to the films quality that even with waning interest in the Turtles brand, word of mouth meant this was able to find an audience amongst old fans, critics, and even create a new generation of fans. There’s honestly so much to praise but more than the catchy synth score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Rosa of all people, more the gorgeous handrail animation bringing it back to the comic book roots, and more the colorful cast of villains that are really funny and well voiced (including an Ice Cube performance that doesn’t just feel like every Ice Cube performance), what makes this film are the Turtles themselves. It was a great decision to actually have them as teenagers for once and the writing and the voice cast makes them so lovable. Out of all the other adaptations I've seen, the turtles here don’t just feel like teenagers but actually feel like four brothers. They’re loose and fun, immature but not like every other quippy superhero team we’ve gotten since Guardians of the Galaxy. And yet, they still throw in their signature personality traits so as to not make everyone feel interchangeable. Most of all they’re relatable and kids you root for - like with Bottoms, the Gen Z slang and social media humor doesn't feel like it dates this movie because of the smart writing and the chemistry between everyone. Paramount has said they'll continue with this direction for the Turtles and I really hope we do get a feature sequel for this crew because this is the type of imagination and creativity we need in children’s media.
#31. The Killer - It takes a special kind of balls for a director to make a film that's a giant middle finger to an audience that latched onto his films for the wrong reasons. A darkly comedic deconstruction of the typically stoic, masculine killer as someone just as clunky, pathetic, and weak as the “normies” he looks down upon, it's an even more impressive thing this doesn’t feel like a self indulgent mess. Fortunately, David Fincher is one of the few directors who can pull it off and make an engaging thriller regardless of whether you see the subtext or not, because amazingly it still works as a straightforward action film. The action and choreography is tight and controlled but gritty - with the break-in fight being one of my favorite fight scenes of last year, the editing creates a sense of tension while also interjecting black humor so as to not get bogged down in self-serious parody, and Michael Fassbender captures the fake macho posturing of a man realizing he isn't the invincible or even intelligent Assassin he clearly wants to be. This film has been a bit divisive even for Fincher fans but I really hope there is a reinterpretation for this film later on as even if it's not subtle per say, it still is an engaging subversion of masculine tropes.
#30. A Thousand and One - Sometimes a film's power and emotions can overcome some story and presentation flaws. This is not a flawless film by any means as it does have issues in regards to narrative and presentation. But the sheer blunt emotions it holds overpowers any issues I might have to being one of the most gripping family dramas of last year. And that comes from the Trio of actors with William Catlet and Josiah Cross also wonderful. Both are great with Cross being the eldest version of Terrie, the confused child unsure of where to go in life and whether he's getting the support from the family he'd like, and Catlet as the reluctant father who still nonetheless gives it his all to be the father Terrie needs. But it’s Teyana Taylor who delivers one of the best and most powerful performances in all of 2023. She is an absolute star here and in a just world, she'd have been recognized for this film and given so many calls by directors looking to cast her. Like with Earth Mama, it doesn't shy away from the difficulty of being a mother - both society driven and by her own personal hang ups. Yet it is more than just the template of a hardworking mother struggling to keep her family together and above water that we’ve seen in other movies. Taylor disappears in her role of unwavering love, courage and ferocity shown to fight for her family that feels so raw and real. It's not the unique take on this story and it isn't an easy watch, but the performances alone make this an unforgettable experience and I really hope all three actors can get more exposure and bigger roles from this.
#29. 20,000 Species of Bees - Children have their own dignity that deserves to be acknowledged and most of all respected. It's a concept that seems absurd and a hard pill to swallow for most people and yet this movie shows why it’s important to respect it. Looking at the journey of a trans child no older than 10, from her own self acceptance to the reactions from her mother and the grandmother she's visiting, what really drew me in is that the film doesn't sugarcoat or infantilize the audience with how difficult it can be for her family to accept it. Her older relatives are more the well meaning types more prone to tolerance than accepting and even dismissing her at times. And yet they, and in particular her caring and loving grandmother, are still the ones giving her the support she needs to not just accept who she is but love herself. I also think it's clever how this struggle is reflected in the relationship between the mother and her parents. How the lack of reciprocity from her mother and especially her father, may have contributed to her failing marriage and lacking love she needs to give to her children. It all leads up to an ending that had me stunned on first watch and constantly thinking about it for the next few days. Couple that with Sofia Otero's fantastic performance which rightfully nabbed her a Best Leading Performance award at the Berlin International Film Festival - capturing both her confusion with her domestic situation but also the stubborness to accept her identity when others won't - and you have a small but powerful trans film that’s gone overlooked by far too many. Love is complicated and harder than it, even if its to yourself, but it's better to have love and hone than to have nothing.
#28. The Eternal Memory - Nothing lasts forever and everything will fade in time, no matter how much we try to keep the memories of people and events in tact. It's a tough and scary reality we all have to face even when it seems unfair that goodness can go unrewarded. But choosing to remain loving and kind in the face of that is something that has to come from inside, no matter who remembers it. And the center of this documentary is the love between Augusto Góngora and Paulina Urrutia; a wife caring for her husband slowly losing himself to Alzheimers and yet never leaving his side, still living with him no matter his condition. But it's more than a touching story of marriage as there are three different memories being fought to be preserved. There’s also the memory of the family, who he’s been as a father and husband for many decades. There’s the memory of Góngora’s vital work and accomplishments as a journalist, documenting a Chile in unrest and the resistance that helped turn the tides. And there’s also memory of a Chile whose progress is on the cusp of being reversed amidst a new regime of power. It sounds like a tricky balancing act but this documentary manages not to feel overstuffed because as it reminds us, what keeps us united and focused is love. It’s a beautiful and touching documentary that even if it hits too close for some, I can’t recommend enough if only to keep this memory from dimming too early.
#27. How to Save a Dead Friend - Media often portrays love between addicts as a tragic tale of people unable to save themselves or one of them. It's often easy to criticize them when you're on the outside looking in because logic laughs at the ridiculous stubbornness people show. Yet this documentary defies that by showing us why love is still just as strong and valid even when it seems like an irrational act. That even amidst the political and social unrest of Russia, amidst an uneven and crushing economic structure denying dreams to flourish, and amidst personal demons, genuine romantic love and comfort can still be bright and worth celebrating. This isn't a film that simply ignores from how destructive drugs and addiction can be, rather it shows that relationships and the emotions we shared with each other shouldn't be tossed away even if the situations weren't ideal. Even if it wasn't ever meant to last long, that he was doomed from the start, that the memories shared between them is worth savoring and cherishing. This is an admittedly hard film to track down but if you have the chance, do watch it. It’s an emotional love story and a creative documentary.
#26. Smoke Sauna Sisterhood - And concluding the inadverdent trio of documentaries, we have a small film that packs a big punch, showing sometimes blunt honesty in a closed setting can be more impactful than any big imagery a camera can capture. Some might be uncomfortable at the idea of a documentary of mostly naked women opening up about their experience of trauma, abuse, and hurt, but it's not a film simply wallowing in misery and despair. It can be tough to hear such vulnerable stories, ones that admittedly feel uncomfortable for intruding upon. But the nudity and nakedness actually amplifies their experiences - showing how unafraid they are of opening up - and like the sauna they're in also makes the act of being there one of healing. It's a double cleanse on multiple levels in terms of letting go of pain but also having the support of those ready to listen. The stories will be triggering for some people so I can't easily recommend it to everyone. But for those willing to listen, I hope it can show inner peace can happen and that you don't have to stay hurt forever.
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2024.12.07 09:02 SpicyRapidity How to Turn Website Traffic into Leads

I’ve been working in marketing for over a year, always exploring unconventional ways to help my SDR and CSM teams more effectively identify potential leads and improve sales conversion rates. Due to the limitations of our GA, traditional traffic recognition tools (like website forms) haven't been very helpful in terms of conversions. Recently, I spent a few hours researching on Google and tried a few tools, including LeadsNavi, Clearbit Reveal, and LeadFeeder.
Clearbit Reveal was too expensive for my budget, and after trying it out, I felt it didn’t meet my needs. LeadFeeder, I gave it a month, but the results were disappointing. The data accuracy and usefulness were lacking, with a lot of inaccurate information that limited its effectiveness.
Then I came across LeadsNavi. The trial period is really generous—two months, compared to just 7 days with other tools, which I thought was definitely worth trying. LeadsNavi offers similar features to the other tools, showing real-time visitor activity and providing company information like name, size, and industry. The social media link feature is also handy for better understanding the background of visitors.
However, its CRM functionality is relatively weak, and it doesn't integrate seamlessly with our other marketing tools. Additionally, while the similar company recommendations are somewhat helpful, they aren’t always very accurate. So if you need more comprehensive customer management features, you might need to consider other options.
That said, LeadsNavi has still brought me some unexpected benefits, especially in terms of the comprehensive information it provides and its real-time capabilities. For small teams with a limited budget, it’s a cost-effective choice.
Overall, I’m still continuing my trial and would love to hear other people’s thoughts on these visitor tracking tools, especially regarding ROI and actual user experience.
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2024.12.07 09:01 josylad Hiring: Marketing Manager at BXP

BXP is hiring a Marketing Manager
Location: Boston, United States of America
Description:
Primary Purpose of Position: Manage office, retail, and community marketing, promotions, events, customer service, and communications efforts to enhance the value, experience, and engagement of office clients and visitors at The Hub on Causeway. Essential Functions:
Marketing: Manage advertising, branding, event planning, social media, and public relations initiatives while adhering to approved budgets. Im
Apply: https://marketingjobshub.com/jobs/marketing-manager-29323/
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2024.12.07 09:00 r-nasa-mods New usajobs.gov NASA postings as of Saturday December 7, 2024

Supervisory General Engineer (Direct Hire)

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Grade: GS-15
Goddard Space Flight Center
You will serve as Head of the Engineering and Design Office with immediate responsibility of directing, coordinating, and reviewing the Center's construction, modification, maintenance, and repair activities at the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Wallops Island, VA Campus. This Office manages facilities modifications and new construction projects.

Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

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Grade: GS-15
John F. Kennedy Space Center
Serves as a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist at The Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The scope of the agency's communications entails a broad, diverse, and integrated set of efforts including news and media engagement, digital communications and products (including web, television, video, photography, and social media), non-technical publications, exhibits, as well as speaking and public engagement activities and events.

Information Technology Specialist (Direct Hire)

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Grade: GS-14
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
As the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Business Relationship Manager (BRM), you will partner with the Johnson Space Center (JSC) Engineering Directorate to enable their business needs, perform technical integration, and build their Information Technology (IT) strategy by providing expert knowledge and solutions. You will provide IT guidance to ensure mission success and alignment with the OCIO policies and procedures to meet NASA's goal of leading in human exploration of space.

Program Specialist (Direct Hire)

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Grade: GS-14
Headquarters, NASA
As the Educational Product Integration Manager for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Engagement, in the NASA Office for STEM Engagement, you will be responsible for leading an integrated educational product management function encompassing policies, procedures, standards, review, approval and assessment of all NASA educational products for students and educators.

Program Specialist (Direct Hire)

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Grade: GS-15
Headquarters, NASA
As a Program Specialist with the Space Communications and Navigation Program (SCaN), Space Operations Mission Directorate, you will serve as the expert and manage programmatic responsibilities and operational communications. You will coordinate key engagements with various stakeholders and senior leadership to SCaN and ensure awareness of SCaN's role in NASA mission success.

Program Analyst (Direct Hire)

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Grade: GS-14
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
As a Programmatic Lead within the Strategic Business Integration Office, you will be responsible for creating cost, schedule, and risk products in support of programs and projects at Johnson Space Center. You will lead or assist in budget formulation, policy interpretation, and programmatic product development for major program milestones.

General Engineer, AST, Technical Management (Direct Hire)

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Grade: GS-14
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
The Program Integration Branch is seeking a Deputy Chief Health and Performance Officer (CHPO) of the Extra-vehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP). This position complements the other Deputy CHPO, collaborating with the CHPO to lead a cross-discipline HHP team and resolve EHP challenges in alignment with HHP and Health & Medical Technical Authority (HMTA) priorities. This announcement may also be used for a HHP Human Landing System Team lead role.

Aerospace Engineer, AST, Flight Systems Test (Direct Hire)

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Grade: GS-9
John C. Stennis Space Center
As an Aerospace Engineer with the Mechanical Engineering Branch within Engineering and Test Directorate, you will be responsible for generating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), defining and documenting requirements, performing analysis of piping and structural systems, generating pipe routing within existing facilities, conducting design reviews with internal and external customers, and documenting analysis.

Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis) (Direct Hire)

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Grade: GS-13
John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
As a Service Integration Specialist within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at Glenn Research Center (GRC), you will be responsible for assessing Information Technology (IT) requirements for customers and will interpret those requirements to deliver services and capabilities to GRC mission and mission support customers. You will be part of a team of highly skilled specialists working collaboratively to integrate IT capabilities and provide solutions to complex scenarios.

Supervisory Electronics Engineer, AST, Electronic Instrumentation Systems

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Grade: GS-14
Goddard Space Flight Center
You will serve as a Supervisory Electronic Instrument Systems Engineer with the Mechatronics and Robotics Branch, Code 544, located at Goddard Space Flight Center.

Supervisory Procurement Analyst (Direct Hire)

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Grade: GS-15
Headquarters, NASA
The Office of Procurement at NASA Headquarters is seeking candidates to serve as a Procurement Strategic Operations Division Deputy. Oversees professionals performing pre-award, award, and post-award contracting for the agency. Providing procurement solutions, leveraging innovation, regulatory analysis, and providing guidance to leadership on all phases of the federal acquisition life cycle.
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2024.12.07 08:58 snowchess Am I kidding myself bootstrapping an ecommerce inventory management SaaS for resellers?

My wife and I have been self-funding an ecommerce inventory management SaaS for resellers that we launched in June, after years of development. 592 people have registered so far and we have 30 active users a day. We have customers who tell us they really love it. Pretty much all our customers were frustrated with the competition.
However, growth is super slow. We have a near zero marketing budget. All our marketing is social media and reaching out to people in groups (which is difficult since pretty much all reseller groups prohibit promoting products, even answering questions). We aren't close to profitable yet.
A few people have offered to invest but they want a majority share of the company.
What do you think? Should we just tough it out for another six months grinding out slow growth to finally make it all on our own without having to give up ownership?
You can check us out here: treecat.io
P.S. We just launched a "Fast list" and "Fast match" feature to help people onboard much more quickly. A lot of people who register stop using it once they see that it still takes effort to list on multiple sites. We will be launching an AI automation feature in a couple weeks that actually fills in all the fields for the different platforms automatically. We hope that we can turn up the adoption needle by reducing the friction people face in fully onboarding.
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2024.12.07 08:57 CuteOperation9709 Need help

This is going to be one of if not my hugest Reddit posts. I'll type a shortened version below this post for people with ADHD ADD or anything else. I have autism and my attention span can be short.
Well, hello! I don't want to talk about age because we are going through a time where hackers get more and more common trying to steal everything they can. This post can be risky, in terms of info but I think it would be better if I let a friendly crowd know about what I've been going through and still slightly risk it. It's been hard thinking of a trusted space to post this in, usually because of rules, toxicity, and people who just point 1 thing out about the post and make it seem like it's a whole issue. Like It's a mistake dude.
But I assume you awesome viewer are more than capable of reading this without having any issues!
Well, how did it start.. It happened way back in kindergarten. Although I did make a friend in nursery school, he would entirely disappear which I would then go to elementary school, and make a new friend. I remember there were friend groups. I tried to join one, and while I sort of did, I was really just the filler. The filler friend, if you can even consider it a friend. I was left out. So I would just talk to my 1 friend. Later I would have another, but the other friend was becoming mean, so I just talked to the other friend. This one would stick with me. However, no matter how much I tried to go out and get into a friend group, NOTHING worked.
Then came one of the worst times for me, middle school.
I was super happy and I really wanted to see what it was like in middle school, it was a big thing. I got into my first middle school classroom, and I tried to interact with 1 friend group. They sort of accepted me, but overtime I was kind of like that one to you play with but throw away because you find a better one. That would happen in the next grade. And so on.
It keeps happening where I am either randomly bad to someone for no reason, or I get old to them. Problem is they can have a racist friend who can't do crap, yet somehow they can't have a friend who is willing to help out most of the time and save them. Overall, I may have some issues, but that's the same with all humans. It just feels sad knowing I have way little value than a racist.
And I stand for BLM. I stand for autistic people or people with any type of disability. I also seem to save everyone when there is some issue. I help out, Hell, I even stood up for one of the people in the friend group because they were the main part of the jokes. I have done super well.
But I'm still a filler friend.
I'm still an alien to them.
And if any rumor was spread secretly that affected my status with the friend group, burn in hell to that filthy liar. The deepest pits of hell is where they can burn atheist or not. I'm close to just being done with people and socializing, it's never worth it somehow to just try.
I may update. If anyone wants an update on my status in life, I can maybe do that. Don't expect it to be quick, it's an update so maybe in 2025.
End note: please be grateful if you have a friend. Lots of those who have a good friend group are lucky. Thanks for taking the time to listen, I'll now leave the short sentence.
Tldr: I don't have a good friend group even though I'm still kind. Updates if you want, or I may update the post.
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2024.12.07 08:54 No_Grass_6346 Dame 3 hábitos que definitivamente mantendrás en 2025?

Eso, quiero hacer una compilación de habitos y estudiar que me podría funcionar en 2025.
Incluir profesionales, estilo de vida, deportes, social, lo que sea.
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2024.12.07 08:51 SquirrelsAndLeaves Desperate need of long-term financial direction for retirement (self-employed)

So let me start by saying that I did read the flowchart! It was really helpful and based on that, I think my only goal right now should be to start a 401k ASAP as I'm self-employed.
A bit of background: currently living in the US. 45F, married (but might not be for too long hence my need to plan for my future/retirement now). I have zero debt, 75,000 euros (invested in accounts in Europe) which I cannot really close/redistribute as they're like long-term investment accounts in my home country (vestige of another life when I worked and saved most of my earnings in my mid-20s!). I started a side hustle 3 years ago that brought me $30,000/year part-time so far and that will bring me at least $75,000/year in 2025.
I already have an emergency fund but zero retirement savings in my own name in the US. I have only worked three years in the US (and a few years in other countries so I don't qualify for any social security anywhere). I need to start saving for my retirement now so I have a solid 20-year plan (and then I need to save for a small home to buy).
I will work in the US until I retire in 21 years but I will retire in my home country in Europe where everything is cheaper. I don't think I will pay much income tax in the US (but will still pay my taxes in the US) when I retire if this is something that matters.
Currently, I cannot open an IRA account because I file with my husband and he earns too much. I don't earn much and pay a lot of taxes due to his high tax bracket. Saying this, I can currently save 90% of what I earn.
Where do I start for retirement if I cannot open an IRA? I think my best option is a 401k self-employed? Should I open one in December for 2024 or is the deadline April, 15th 2025? Which institution would be best for the 401k? What should I take into consideration long-term (taxes, etc)?
Also, any guide online on how a 401K operates?! Any tools/charts to help plan?
Any help would be really appreciated. I am a bit lost as I'm sure you can tell. Thank you for reading this long post! Happy holidays
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2024.12.07 08:50 safety9588 Possible to apply for funding with a dissertation resit waiting?

Hi everyone :) Basically I'm an MSc student in the UK (humanities/social sciences) who has to resit their dissertation end of February, and then I'll get my grades back and hopefully graduate by the summer. The attempt is uncapped because of extenuating circumstances.
I have good grades in my taught modules and undergrad, and really wanted to begin a PhD by September 2025. However after the resit thing I thought the only way forward was definitely self-funded in 2025 or potentially funded in 2026 (since the funding deadline is January 24th for the uni/supervisor I'm really interested in). So naturally I was like okay guess I just have to wait an extra year.
But now I'm wondering whether funding (and a PhD acceptance generally) is still an option even if I submit my proposal now before I have my dissertation grades back? Maybe it'll just be conditional? Anyone been through something similar?
I've reached out to the uni but no response yet and I'm also wondering what my chances are even if they do say it's alright?
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2024.12.07 08:45 db1227 Impossible to find affordable housing... HELP

After 6 gruesome months of waiting for the government to tell me I can start working. I am going to be working at Electric Boat starting early January of next year. I am trying to find a 1 bedroom apartment, and the only thing I really want is a washer and dryer in unit.
Unfortunately, I have not gotten much luck in finding an apartment within my price range of around <1400 for rent. Ideally would like to be cheaper, but just going based on the 30% of monthly income to budget. I also have no idea where I could possibly find roommates currently so I am out of luck on that department as well. Anybody know apartments near Groton, New London, Waterford, etc? Please help a recent graduate....
My start date is also Jan 13th 2025. I am open to a roommate so if you are in a similar situation please message me!
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2024.12.07 08:29 Comfortable_Can8994 3 month Monk Mode

I was inspired by another person doing this accountability Monk Mode. So I am starting one, and will be updating this for a three-month monk mode.
Habits will be tracked and divided into Routine/Practice/Meta, and will be updated on a daily basis. This will begin in a couple days. End goals are updated on a weekly basis. This is primarily a Monday - Friday monk mode (omitting Holidays). It will likely include either a Saturday or Sunday, as well, but not both days.
Below are the Goals. Habits are to be added later once started.
End goals (3 month) - Updated weekly.
[0/10] Clean out garage
[0/10] Update garage organization
[0/10] New carpet in bedroom
[0/10] Update bedroom
[0/10] Update and paint master bathroom
[0/10] Update guest bathroom
[0/10] Update kitchen
[0/10] Organize all files/papers in home office

[0/10] Master daily time management (calendar, tasks, inbox, projects/goals)
[0/10] Master keeping and following a budget
[0/10] Master Financial Security
[0/10] Master keeping the house clean and organized
[0/10] Master social habits
[0/10] Master morning/evening routines (consistent bedtime/waketime)

[0/10] Get new job
[0/10] Improve investment knowledge/skills
[0/10] Create detailed business plans for ideas

[0/10] Make a routine of daily Bible reading
[0/10] Join a serving group in church

[0/10] Consistent meditation routine
[0/10] Gain 10 lbs. of muscle mass
[0/10] Get down to 10% bodyfat
[0/10] Master all meal planning and prep
[0/10] Improve my Spanish skills
[0/10] Cut way back on scrolling
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2024.12.07 08:16 Emotional-Bug-1716 no se quien lea esto

no se quien lea esto, pero el que quiera leer pura pendejada y desahogo mío que lo haga
es tan horrible la vida actualmente antes tenía depresión y ansiedad todo eso se alivió después de conocer a mis dos mejores amigos y a mi actual pareja, pero desde que salimos del colegio muchas cosas han cambiado
mis amigos se fueron y no soy mucho de andar con personas muy “sociales” o personas “fiesteras”
ahora que estoy trabajando me siento desgastado y he dejado de hacer mucho de lo que me hacía feliz por esto, el trabajo te consume tanto, pero tanto
Antes solía pasar mucho tiempo con mi novia por esto mismo del colegio, tenía a mis amigos y podía jugar videojuegos tanto como quisiera
Ahora con el trabajo, no hay tiempo para jugar, no hay tiempo para mi relación casi ya que ella también esta ocupada haciendo sus cosas en la universidad y está con una beca, claramente es más presión para esa persona en orden de prestar más atención a sus estudios
durante unos meses me distancie de mi pareja un poco ya que no estábamos hablando debido a que me estaba sintiendo presionado por el trabajo, la situación en mi casa y el hecho de sentirme miserable de no estar estudiando lo que quería y estar sintiéndome ahogado
durante esos meses mi pareja obviamente y con todo el sentido del mundo se sintió mal y pues ya hace poco decidió romper todo, le rogué y le rogué y le pedí un chance más
me lo dio, el problema es que la siento muy distante, ya no reacciona como antes a mis chistes, la manera en que me amaba ha cambiado mucho y no quiere hablar de los problemas, me toca presionarla un poco para que hablemos las cosas por que ella no da el primer paso de hablarlas, y siempre me niega por qué se fastidia
las cosas que quiero hablar es como solucionar mi cagada y hacer las cosas bien, jure cambiar aquellas cosas que alguna vez la molestaron y lo he estado haciendo
pero gran parte del problema viene que ella me fue infiel con un chico de su universidad que casualmente se llama igual que yo, entiendo que yo hice mi cagada y ella también la cago en ese sentido, según ella fue porque no le estaba prestando atención y no sentía nada entre nosotros y es entendible deje de prestarle atención pero no por eso uno llega y deja y se enamora de otra persona en tan poco tiempo, ósea entiendo que no le presté atención y eso estuvo mal pero de verdad todo este tiempo, todo aquel tiempo que siempre siempre me he preocupado por esa persona parece que no viera la magnitud de todo lo que fue y toda la atención que siempre le dado, literalmente cambió amor por atención y se enamoró de otro man, un man que dice que detesta a las mujeres infieles según en palabras de ella, pero el no se da cuenta o a lo mejor si pero está enamorado de una persona infiel y el ha sido parte de la causa, es egoísta eso, no te gusta que te sean infiel pero estás buscando romper algo de otra persona, simplemente asqueroso.
hoy fui a verla a la u ya que íbamos a comprar unas cosas de ella para un viaje, y me dijo que la esperara en la estación, insistió con eso pero aún así preferí ir directamente a la universidad y no salía después de unos 25 min, ya después le escribí que si había salido ya, me dijo si, estoy esperando el bus, claramente era mentira, y después veo que se viene acercando con esa persona, se despidieron y después le dije, que necesidad de la mentira? Se quedó callada, estaba muerto de la rabia y tristeza, frustración por dentro pero no quería decir nada que nos fuera a poner en una situación donde se fastidiara y mandara todo a la mierda, no me quiso decir nada hasta que ya íbamos en el bus, y me dijo que se sintió mal por qué al man le duele saber que seguimos juntos pero aquí es donde entra mi pensamiento, que diablos le importa al man si seguimos juntos cuando desde un inicio sabía que ya tenía pareja aún así siguió, y después hablaron las cosas para quedar como amigos, y aún así el sigue ahí, entiendo que hayan sentido cosas uno por el otro pero ya si quedaron como amigos el man debería entrarle en la cabeza que es algo que no va a pasar, y ella se preocupa por cómo él se siente al respecto, pero parece que le importara más eso que como me siento yo, más adelante a través del camino hablamos las cosas y quedaron un poco más claras pero aún así siento que ella debería de poner de su parte y decir como hey voy a verme con mi novio y dar su punto donde hey eres solo un amigo, pero le preocupa lastimarlo.
últimamente he vuelto a muchos de mis pensamientos pesimistas, tristeza, desesperación y angustia, y intento no hacerme la idea de que la voy a perder por qué siento que es así, siento que si digo algo fuera de lugar ella explota y manda todo a la mierda cosa que no quiero, adoro a esa mujer y ella también dice amarme pero como dije anteriormente ha cambiado demasiado.
voy a entrar a la u de ella, no por ella específicamente si no por que desde antes de salir de estudiar ya tenía en mente mi carrera y la universidad en cuestión donde ella esta, siempre ha sido mi sueño esa universidad y pues voy a ser financiado por el icetex, también ya el plus es que al menos la podría ver más seguido, vamos a ir a la playa por el aniversario de los abuelos, viaje que me voy a pagar yo solo claramente, y pienso ahorrar para conseguir un auto de aquí a que entre a la u, de verdad me he sentido muy de la mierda últimamente y extraño demasiado la manera en que me amaba y estoy seguro totalmente que si no la hubiera cagado yo alejándome al inicio no hubiera pasado esto pero igual ahora que estamos intentando solucionar las cosas y enserio parece que avanzamos hay cosas como las de hoy, que parece que no son del todo así, se aleja del tema en vez de hablarlo sanamente, y me cuenta cosas que no me había contado antes que hizo con esa persona, no se besaron según ella, pero si se acompañaban cada tarde, lo agarraba del brazo y se miraban y se decían cosas, más de eso no pasó pero si fue como un amor por así decirlo, se enamoraron literal, yo me tragó mi orgullo y mi enojo ante la situación obviamente la tristeza se me escapa pero no he insultado ni dicho las cosas de la manera de dolor en la que la siento, solo he dicho que me ha incomodado, me he disculpado de verdad mil y un veces, y ella dice que no comprendo lo que ella sintió, claro que si la comprendo perfectamente pero ahora solo quiero solucionar las cosas, solo tengo ojos para esa chica y de ella nunca me espere eso, y pues bueno mi chica no es fea, se perfectamente que es muy linda y ya varios manes le han intentado caer en la u, a pesar de que unos de ellos sepan que tenga novio, hoy mientras estábamos en llamada le llegó un man a decirle que la veía mucho y que si le daba y el número y ajá y le dijo que tenía novio, pero pues igual ahgg da la cagada saber que mil manes tienen el ojo puesto sobre ella, resumen, espero la relación mejore desde ya, ella pueda abrirse completamente conmigo como yo lo hago con ella y vuelva a hacer muchas de las cosas que hacía antes de que todo esto pasara, fui muy celoso en un pasado y justo cuando deje de molestarla con eso fue lo primero que hizo, entraré en mitades de 2025 y ya, de verdad amo a esta persona y me duele demasiado, me quema por dentro todo esto
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2024.12.07 08:14 Mad_Zion Adoption Curve: YOU ARE HERE

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2024.12.07 08:13 shwetagoel7 Top 7 AI Tools to Supercharge Your Content Creation Workflow

Top 7 AI Tools to Supercharge Your Content Creation Workflow
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Limited resources and tight budgets are common for small companies. To allow teams to focus on expanding their business, repetitive and time-consuming duties should be automated.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has completely changed the content creation landscape. For bloggers, marketers, and content creator and for small businesses these technologies are essential because they can increase productivity, boost creativity, and speed up processes. In digital marketing, where speed, accuracy and relevance are essential to capture audience attention and deliver results, AI-powered solutions are particularly beneficial.
The content creation landscape has been revolutionized by artificial intelligence (AI). These tools can streamline workflows, boost creativity, and improve efficiency, making them indispensable for marketers, bloggers, and content creators. AI-powered tools are particularly valuable in digital marketing, where speed, precision, and relevance are critical for engaging audiences and driving results.
Organizations can maximize their resources by using various AI-powered tools and technologies to transform difficult administrative action items. As a result, it enables businesses to outperform their competitors and provide excellent value to their customers. However, given the abundance of options available, which tool is best for you?
Let's take a look at the top 7 AI technologies that can improve your digital marketing strategy and speed up your content development process.

1. ChatGPT by OpenAI

What It Does
ChatGPT is a sophisticated conversational AI tool that can help with answering questions, article formatting, content creation, and even script writing. Due to its adaptability, it is the preferred tool for digital marketers and content creators to create a variety of content-related tasks.
How It Helps in Digital Marketing
• Create social media captions, email campaigns and blog entries.
• Generate innovative concepts suitable for specific target markets.
• Outline entire articles or drafts for faster content production.
Why Use It?
This saves time and guarantees that the content generated will connect with your readers because it can replicate human-like writing.

2. HeyGen: A Text-to-Video Conversion Tool

Hazen is a video making platform that uses artificial intelligence to convert scripts into high quality videos in just seconds. Since you won't need production personnel or cameras, it can be done on any budget.
Among the most notable capabilities of this tool are custom AI avatars. In addition to offering a selection of over 100 avatars, the software makes it easy to create your own avatar. This allows teams to add a personal touch with minimal financial outlay.
As a result, small businesses can instantly communicate their thoughts and opinions on popular topics or discuss their merchandise in video. Since the demand for video content is increasing daily, it may eventually become an essential component of your marketing tech stack.

3. Jasper AI

What It Does
Long-term content creation, including blogs, e-books and whitepapers, is Jasper AI's area of expertise. Additionally, it's great for creating social media posts and ad copy that speaks your company's language.
How It Helps in Digital Marketing
• Write ad copy that converts well for Facebook and Google ads.
• Write blog entries tailored for search engines to achieve higher search engine rankings.
• Create personalized email content for specifically targeted campaigns.
Why Use It?
Jasper AI blends creativity with data-driven insights to ensure your content is both interesting and useful.

4. Grammarly

What It Does
Grammarly is an artificial intelligence (AI) writing tool that improves your work by proofreading for grammar, punctuation, tone, and clarity. Additionally, it gives you insight into how well your writing fits the needs of your target audience.
How It Helps in Digital Marketing
• Make sure all blogs, emails and ads contain expertly written, error-free content.
• Make your tone and style as appealing as possible to different audiences.
• Simplify the editing process to publish faster.
Why Use It?
Grammarly is an essential tool for any marketers as impeccable content increases reputation and trust.

5. Anyword

Anyword bills itself as a one-stop shop for AI-powered marketing copywriting. Their platform meets a variety of marketing needs, including:
Create landing pages, website content, and ads that encourage visitors to learn more about your products to generate demand.
Product marketing is the process of creating blog entries, product descriptions and other information that clearly conveys the benefits of your goods.
Social Media: Create engaging posts, ad copy and captions for social media to boost community engagement and brand exposure.
Content Marketing: Use AI-powered support to enhance your content development strategy for blog posts, email newsletters, and other educational content.
Email Marketing: Create effective subject lines, email copy, and calls to action (CTAs) to increase conversion rates and user engagement.
Marketing Strategy: Use Anyword's AI insights to guide your overall approach to marketing, helping you determine the best messaging to use with your target demographic.

6. Canva AI

What It Does
By offering templates, layouts, and visual components that are customized to your content needs. Canva's AI capabilities streamline graphic creation. It lets you create original images with its text-to-image function.
How It Helps in Digital Marketing
• Create engaging infographics, banners and social media posts.
• Create branded templates to maintain visual consistency.
• With pre-made recommendations for multiple platforms, you can save time.
Why Use It?
Canva AI guarantees that your designs are polished and consistent with your brand, which is important for engagement with visual content.

7. Surfer SEO

What It Does
Surfer SEO optimizes content for search engines using AI. It provides real-time recommendations to enhance your content's readability, structure, and keyword usage to increase your SERP rankings.
How It Helps in Digital Marketing
• Check for keywords that work well and use them.
• Check out competitors' content to find useful information.
• Create content relevant to search terms to increase visibility.
Why Use It?
With Surfer SEO, you can create content that ranks and converts by bridging the gap between creativity and search engine algorithms.

8. Lumen5

What It Does
Using artificial intelligence, Lumen5 transforms text-based content into captivating videos. It's ideal for turning blogs, articles and social media pieces into engaging videos.
How It Helps in Digital Marketing
• Create captivating explainer and advertising videos.
• Increase interactions on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and other platforms.
• Automatic suggestions and drag-and-drop functionality make video production easy.
Why Use It?
Video content increases engagement, and even non-designers can create videos with Lumen5.

9. BuzzSumo

What It Does
BuzzSumo uses artificial intelligence (AI) to determine popular topics, evaluate the effectiveness of content, and provide insight into what your audience likes.
How It Helps in Digital Marketing
• Find content ideas that work based on current trends.
• Test competitors' strategies to get ideas.
• Track engagement and brand mentions to improve marketing.
Why Use It?
BuzzSumo guarantees that your content strategy is in line with market trends and consumer preferences.
The Role of AI in Digital Marketing
By automating tedious tasks, boosting personalization, and advancing analytics, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing digital marketing. This enables marketers to focus on strategy and creativity while guaranteeing effectiveness and scalability.
Key Benefits
Increased Productivity: Automate more things like ad management, content creation, and keyword research.
Enhanced Personalization: Target specific audiences with messages and information.
Data-Driven Decisions: Use the information to predict trends and improve advertising.
Future Potential
With the development of AI, technologies will become even more user-friendly, enabling marketers to deliver excellent results with less effort.

Conclusion

AI tools are now essential to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving field of digital marketing. These technologies improve processes and boost results, from content preparation and optimization for search engines to creating attractive images and videos.
Try the above tools and use them in your digital marketing and content production plans. Apart from saving time, the right combination will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your initiatives.
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2024.12.07 08:09 Lazy_RGeek 27 [M4F] Wala na bang Plot twist bago matapos ang 2024...

Just a rant muna... (If ayaw mong basahin just skip this paragraph) hindi maganda naging taon ko... stress sa work lalo performance, I tried dates online, hindi ako gusto ng gusto ko lalo na taken napala sya we used to hang out at lust to each other na din hindi na kami nag uusap rn, I got scam and blackmail dahil sa kalibugan ko lol... I had experience 1 sex pero I think we both not satisfied, I want to try pa pero wala narin contact sa kanya. Hayyyy I just want experience an intimacy (I can give her a kiss sa neck maybe sa lips din kaso hindi pa ako nahahalikan sa lips, hugs and holding hand, share same interest lol) sa previous kong nakakasex walang ganon nang yari as result hindi ako satisfied... gusto ko magkajowa kasooo ayoko naman na ayun lang habol ko plus ang messed up ng lifestyle ko ayoko mainvolve sya sa problem ko, if siguro sa ganitong set up wala ka naman paki then alis kana hahaha.
I'm looking for fubu/fwb? I hope we start muna sa online sext / exchange photo to spices things up hehehe (no share face). before matapos tong taon na ito I hope we have sex din, We can hang out before that like we watch at cinema or samgyupsal (wag lang sa romatic baboy special place ko yun), kahit sagot ko na check in if sex and cuddle if gusto mo ng maganda gandang room hati na lang tayo? Budget friendly din dapat lol. I hope no involve money din para gawin mo lang mga bagay na yun... Hindi ko mag eexpect if sobrang ganda mo basta babae ka at nasa legal age na, mahilig din mag explore.
About me: 5'5 / May work din sa accounting dept. nakatoka kaya masasabi ko sobrang stressful ang life lol / cute daw ako / may pagkamalamya gumalaw hahaha / social awkward una pero masasakyan ko yung trip mo / check mo na lang yung profile ko for reference body or dick pic ko hehehe.
Message me na lang I hope u can send some thristy pics of urs 🤭
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2024.12.07 08:02 josylad Hiring: Turkish Advertisers Support at Atlean World

Atlean World is hiring a Turkish Advertisers Support
Location: Madridejos, Spain
Description:
Turkish & English speakers - Advertisers SupportAbroad offerLisbon offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable skills, boost your CV, and expand your professional network. With a vibrant culture, exciting activities, and comprehensive benefits. Our projects offer a supportive environment that fosters personal growth, work-life balance, and mental well-being.Check out this job description and apply to kickstart 2025 on the right foot. This unique opportunity will transform you both personally and professionally.Let's make your 2025 unforgettable!We are offering a great work experience in Lisbon, Portugal for a role as a Turkish Advertisers Support Specialist.Why an Advertiser Support Specialist role is great for your professional and personal development:Live in Lisbon and embrace multicultural experiencesRepresent a global brand of a Social Net
Learn More and Apply: https://app.resumeset.com/jobs/turkish-advertisers-support-43915/
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2024.12.07 08:01 josylad Hiring: Marketing Manager at MISSION FORD

MISSION FORD is hiring a Marketing Manager
Location: Dearborn, United States of America
Description:
OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Marketing Manager to join our team! The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and executing marketing strategies to drive business growth.Responsibilities- Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to meet business objectives-Handle the social media for our Global Collision Center- Manage quarterly marketing budget- Create Instagram Reels and story pos
Apply: https://marketingjobshub.com/jobs/marketing-manager-28121/
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