How to take better notes 📝 ⬇️

1. Format your notes: prep your notes ahead of time, like using the Cornell method or the three-column note system. This way you’ll have an outline made and you can jot down info as it comes (which is much faster).
   
2. Focus on vocab: you want to make sure you get definitions and vocab written down because they will be the most important ideas to come out of your notes. When reading a textbook or listening to a lecture, pick out the vocabulary.
   
3. Active listening is more important than writing everything. Try to pause for a moment from writing and really absorb what the professor is saying. If you just write everything down but don’t process it or listen to the explanation, it won’t make sense.
   
4. Review notes after class: even just skimming over your notes after class helps to refresh and clarify concepts. It also helps with retrieval- so don’t skip this step!!
   
5. Lastly, summarize. When taking notes from a textbook or a lot of writing on a slide, skim the passage and then jot down a one to two sentence summary of the main idea.
   

This is not my job, neither my homework. I'm just self-learnin from Prof. Donatus course on udemy and these are the problems he used in his course.
Objective 1: Your logistics manager wants to know the number of times each ship region appears in the company database. Use SQL query to get the details.
Objective 2: Using the shipregion column, count how many times each value has appeared in the column.
The database: Northwind
The table: orders
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Solution of 1: SELECT ShipRegion, COUNT(ShipRegion) FROM orders GROUP BY ShipRegion;
Solution of 2: SELECT ShipRegion, COUNT(*) FROM orders GROUP BY ShipRegion;
I understand the first solution but not the second solution.
My confusion: How does doing COUNT(*) makes sure to count all shipregions only? Is it because group by shipregion is used?
If that's the case, in above solution, we are also usingg COUNT(shipregion). I don't understand. Please help.

How to take better notes 📝 ⬇️

1. Format your notes: prep your notes ahead of time, like using the Cornell method or the three-column note system. This way you’ll have an outline made and you can jot down info as it comes (which is much faster).
   
2. Focus on vocab: you want to make sure you get definitions and vocab written down because they will be the most important ideas to come out of your notes. When reading a textbook or listening to a lecture, pick out the vocabulary.
   
3. Active listening is more important than writing everything. Try to pause for a moment from writing and really absorb what the professor is saying. If you just write everything down but don’t process it or listen to the explanation, it won’t make sense.
   
4. Review notes after class: even just skimming over your notes after class helps to refresh and clarify concepts. It also helps with retrieval- so don’t skip this step!!
   
5. Lastly, summarize. When taking notes from a textbook or a lot of writing on a slide, skim the passage and then jot down a one to two sentence summary of the main idea.
   

How to take better notes 📝 ⬇️

1. Format your notes: prep your notes ahead of time, like using the Cornell method or the three-column note system. This way you’ll have an outline made and you can jot down info as it comes (which is much faster).
   
2. Focus on vocab: you want to make sure you get definitions and vocab written down because they will be the most important ideas to come out of your notes. When reading a textbook or listening to a lecture, pick out the vocabulary.
   
3. Active listening is more important than writing everything. Try to pause for a moment from writing and really absorb what the professor is saying. If you just write everything down but don’t process it or listen to the explanation, it won’t make sense.
   
4. Review notes after class: even just skimming over your notes after class helps to refresh and clarify concepts. It also helps with retrieval- so don’t skip this step!!
   
5. Lastly, summarize. When taking notes from a textbook or a lot of writing on a slide, skim the passage and then jot down a one to two sentence summary of the main idea.
   

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Air conditioners play a crucial role in maintaining comfortable indoor environments, especially in a country like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where temperatures can soar to extreme levels. To help you make an informed decision, we have compiled a list of the best air conditioners available in the UAE for 2023. These top-rated models offer advanced features, energy efficiency, and optimal cooling performance.
1. Carrier Infinity 26 Air Conditioner
The Carrier Infinity 26 is a highly efficient air conditioner UAE that provides exceptional cooling performance. With a SEER rating of up to 26, it offers excellent energy efficiency, reducing your electricity bills while keeping your home cool. The Infinity 26 is equipped with advanced features like variable-speed technology, which allows the unit to adjust its cooling output based on the specific needs of your home.
2. Daikin DX20VC Air Conditioner
Daikin is renowned for its innovative and reliable air conditioning solutions, and the DX20VC is no exception. This model boasts a SEER rating of up to 24.5, ensuring energy efficiency and cost savings. It utilizes advanced inverter technology to maintain a consistent temperature while consuming less power. The DX20VC also features a two-stage compressor, providing quiet operation and enhanced humidity control.
3. LG Dual Inverter Air Conditioner
LG’s Dual Inverter air conditioner offers superior cooling performance and energy efficiency. With a high SEER rating and dual rotary compressors, it delivers quick and effective cooling while consuming less energy. The Dual Inverter technology enables the compressor to operate at varying speeds, resulting in quieter operation and better energy savings. The LG Dual Inverter air conditioner also comes with smart features, allowing you to control and monitor it remotely.
4. Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-FH Series Air Conditioner
Mitsubishi Electric is known for its precision engineering and cutting-edge technologies. The MSZ-FH Series air conditioner combines performance, energy efficiency, and advanced features. It boasts a high SEER rating, thanks to its advanced inverter technology, which adjusts the cooling output according to the room’s requirements. The MSZ-FH Series also features a 3D i-See Sensor, which detects the number of occupants in the room and adjusts the airflow accordingly.
5. Samsung Wind-Free Air Conditioner
The Samsung Wind-Free air conditioner is designed for optimal comfort and energy efficiency. It utilizes a unique cooling system that disperses air gently and evenly without the unpleasant feeling of direct cold airflow. The Wind-Free technology maintains a comfortable temperature while significantly reducing energy consumption. This model also features smart capabilities, allowing you to control and monitor it from your smartphone.
Conclusion
When it comes to choosing the best air conditioner for your home in the UAE, it’s essential to consider factors such as energy efficiency, cooling performance, and advanced features. The Carrier Infinity 26, Daikin DX20VC, LG Dual Inverter, Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-FH Series, and Samsung Wind-Free are among the top air conditioner models available in the UAE for 2023. These units offer excellent cooling performance, energy efficiency, and innovative features, ensuring your comfort during the scorching UAE summers.
FAQs
1. Are these air conditioners suitable for large rooms?
Yes, all the mentioned air conditioners are suitable for cooling large rooms. However, it’s important to consider the cooling capacity and room size before making a purchase.
2. Can I control these air conditioners remotely?
Yes, some of the mentioned air conditioners come with smart capabilities, allowing you to control and monitor them remotely using a smartphone or other smart devices.
3. Are these air conditioners energy-efficient?
Yes, all the mentioned air conditioners are designed to be energy-efficient, helping you save on electricity bills while keeping your home cool.
4. Do these air conditioners come with warranties?
Yes, these air conditioners typically come with manufacturer warranties. It’s recommended to check the specific warranty details for each model.
5. Can I install these air conditioners myself?
While DIY installation is possible for some models, it’s generally advisable to hire a professional installer to ensure proper installation and optimal performance of the air conditioner.
Source:- https://coolersonline.ae/air-conditioners/

Please be kind. I feel vulnerable and English isn't my first language.
For years I have know about rape not needing to be a stranger jumping out of a brush to assault you. I have been one of the commenters saying consent means actively checking in on your sexual partner and for some people it's natural to freeze during an assault instead of fighting or fleeing. That consenting to sex, doesn't mean consenting to all kinds of sex, ect. But apparently for a numbers of reasons I have never applied these to my own past.
I kinda need to know what this looks like from the outside, because I honestly don't know anymore.
When I was like 18-19 I was drinking a lot, partying a lot and had a lot of casual sex (I know now, and knew even back then, that it was an unhealthy coping mechanism but I didn't really know how to deal with things other than that). I live in a generally sex positive country and the environment I frequented included a lot of hook up culture.
One night a guy took interest in me and I was down. We left the bar we were at, but had no place to go to have sex. It obviously annoyed him, and I suggested we just did it in park nearby, that would be empty at night. A really secluded place. He agreed since there where no better option. Things got rough really fast and to boil it down he almost bit off one of my nipples (as in, it was almost not connected to my body anymore - it ended up healing though), he tore my butt cheeks apart so roughly that my skin split all the way from my anus to where the cheeks meet. It was a bloody mess. I was bleeding vaginally too. In the moment I reacted with doing whatever I felt like I could to make him cum fast thinking then it would be over. It included thrusting back and moaning at points. Then he choked me so hard I almost passed out. I thought I would die and wanted to call out for help, but obviously couldn't get a word out. In the moment I thought "this I why he really really wanted a room. He's going to kill me". Then it was over. I used the next week to get over my injuries and hide the marks around my neck and shoulders and breasts and try to make things heal. And telling myself I was a bad bitch for engaging in what I at that point accepted as just bdsm (I know better now).
It never really occurred to me how wrong it all felt. I even met him later as we were regulars in the same place, and he ignored me. It was at that point I realized that he probably didn't actually think I liked it. Yeah, I know, I was naive.
I just stored it as bad sex in my memory, but now, being in my 30s and looking back at it, I feel like it really wasn't okay. I don't care for him so much at this point in my life, but I think what I really need to know is, is it possible to react like I did during an assault? To just do whatever to make it be over as soon as possible, including sexually interacting? And isn't it wrong to act that violently during sex with a new person without discussing it beforehand? In the situation I never really felt like it was possible to say no or stop it, but maybe it was?
I don't know if I have just told myself this was bad sex, because I couldn't accept myself as a victim of assault, or if what I did was actually willfully participating. I just feel so confused and have so many feelings about something that didn't matter to me nearly as much back then - maybe exactly because I acted like it was okay and that I had a choice.
I feel like I'm rambling, but has anybody heard of or experienced something like this or have any thoughts that can help me deal with suddenly looking at myself and my experiences in a different way.
(therapy is not an option in my life right now)

What people look for in dolls is very personal as everyone obviously collects for different reasons and with different values. So here are some things to look out for in the condition of doll when buying second hand!
If you are (or are planning to be) a NIB (new in box)/ BNIB (band new in box)/ NRFB (never removed from box) collector, it seems silly, but you should inspect photos very carefully to make user the doll actually comes with all the pieces its meant to. People can measly take out an earring or a bracelet, put the box back together then sell it to you like nothings wrong. Another one that may seem obvious is what condition the box is in. When shopping for G1 dolls specifically, some of the are over 10 years old so a bit of wear on the boxes is to be expected, you just have to inspect and maybe ask for more pictures of corners specifically as thats the most common place for wear to show.
When looking at OOB (out of box) dolls, you want to look at how well they’ve been looked after, do they have pen stains? Do they have sun damage? Has the hair been cut? Is the hair matted? If you’re wanting to try your hand at customs then dolls that have been very poorly maintained are perfect for you but if you’re looking to display, unless you want to spent a considerable amount of time restoring them, you may want to look for dolls in better condition.
Another thing to look out for is missing pieces (clothes, accessories, limbs, etc.) complete dolls usually sell for more than incomplete dolls, for obvious reasons. If you are fine having a missing accessory here or there then incomplete dolls are a great option for you, but if your plan is to buy an incomplete doll then find the missing pieces being sold individually, you may want to re think that. Individual accessories/cloths/limbs can be VERY difficult to find and can cost a small fortune. Is seems ridiculous but small pieces are easy to lose, so many many people do exactly that, so it becomes difficult to find one by its self. A small piece such as signature Nefera’s ring for example, there’s none on ebay right now but the las time I did see one it was for something stupid like $50. I got a signature Toralei when I was younger and lost her tail over the years, unfortunately her signature tail is different to all her other releases and I haven’t been able to find one for a reasonable price in the four years I’ve been looking, one on ebay right now is $63 with another $33 for shipping.
Buying dolls in any condition is great, whether you’re keeping them in box, using them for customs, restoring them, whatever it is, there is no wrong way to do it! These are tips just so you can get the dolls that suit what you’re looking for!
Beginners Guide

Hi Everyone, Thanks to this awesome group that I discovered while looking for help studying for the PMP exam. I would like to post the resources I used:

1. Mike Griffith PMI Illustrated - https://www.pmillustrated.com This guy has the Solution for the entire Exam Couse Outline, that way you are sure you can relate to everything PMI wants you to understand for the exam. Half the course, I would say is free, you can pay 15USD per to gain membership. Please note, this course is available on Udemy via Joseph Phillip- I did not do it. This I consider GOLD! Since very similar websites are offering this course for 500USD and up.
   
2. EDUhubspot Videos - I love watching these videos. They are Free on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F5wmY80PJc&list=PLStVfAQ8d1aCUNWK1cxcSXR77VbMm1T5e They too offer a course- I did not do it. Only the videos on youtube. Excellent Explanation and methodology of the Questions and Answers. - Especially how to approach them. This is GOLD too!
   
3. StudyHall (SH) Essentials via PMI - I Highly recommend you do the questions. Hey, some of those expert questions, they can try to break your confidence, don't let it! I got 60s and 70s in my practice questions and mini exams. I did one full length- I got 61%. With SH, you are expected to know your content, if you do, I think the explanation would help you out. However, I have seen posts where persons expected the SH to give more details, it does not. Some questions points you to articles that the questions were based upon, I did go through a lot of them as they were good reads. Ps. SH keeps you very Humble! One minute you get 80% and the next could be a 40%. Keep at it. * On the exam, I did see alot of similar SH questions.
   
4. Agile Practice Guide- This is GOLD! There are some very important concepts here as well as troubleshooting guide. Eg. If too much work being done upfront, they tell you what can be the problem.
   

My Exam experience: I took my exam at a Centre, The first section was good, the second section I took more time, the third section I was down to roughly 1min a question. The exam was relatively easier than SH practice questions, and minis. Don't delay this exam because of low SH passes. You will pass, and if you know the ECO, you will hit ATs. The hardest part was to sit behind the screen for that length of time, eat well and stay somewhat hydrated(to limit bathroom breaks). Utilize your breaks and keep track of time (you can use the calculator to give you an estimate of how much time per question you have left).
Thanks again.

I just installed the mod and played a bit of the first section to test it out and it works well! I also noticed the delimbing and some cool stuff with ryu's combos. The basic stuff I used to get to master ninja in the first game seemed to work well but I can tell there's a lot more to this sequel.
So I have a few questions for those who played vanilla 2 (since this is a mod doing a good job to replicate it) and one for those who played the mod.

1. Combat seems much more fast paced than 1 with the upped enemy count. Would you say this game wants you to be more proactive than reactive? Ninja Gaiden Sigma Black was more defensive based than I initially expected. I'm not too sure if the same applies to this game seeing as being reactive and patient is a surefire way to getting swarmed lol. Is it better to be more aggressive this time around?
2. How exactly does healing work this time around? I noticed a bit of my health staying as a greyed out thing and then restoring once I hit a dragon statue. Are the statues instant healing and the rest of my health eventually comes back? Or do I just gotta heal the usual way. I'm asking because I'm insanely stingy when it comes to healing and if I see an opportunity to gain health without wasting resources I'm gonna take it.
3. Are projectile's stronger this time around? In 1 the most I did with projectiles was use the windmill shuriken to kill bots and explosive arrows to kill crab demons. But in a vid I looked up I saw someone using shurikens in a way I didn't in 1. So are they all better and I should incorporate them into my kit more than I did in 1?
4. This is for those who've played this mod specifically: Is there a way to play this mod and still get steam achievements? I checked my steam after I finished playing and didn't see the timer go up. If it isn't a possibility, no biggie.

Feel free to give any other tips that you think a beginner would need for 2. I tried looking up tutorials on youtube but they were all for master ninja and started out in the middle of the game. I'd rather not be spoiled because I heard a lot of amazing things about 2 and I wanna play it right!

Hi all, this is my first post on this group. I am a teacher in the UK, London. I am going to be creating some lessons on freedom of speech. I would love to know if anyone else has made lessons on this topic and if yes:

1. How did it go?
2. What activities did you use?
3. How did you encourage critical thinking?

Any help would be massively appreciated.
Thanks so much. 🚀✅🙏

🔥 FREE CSGO SKINS, FREE CSGO KNIFE, AND FREE CSGO GLOVES FOR EVERYONE WITH A LITTLE BIT OF EFFORT!!! 🔥 (no gamble/money needed 💵🚫) -> FREE CS2 skins and FREE CS2 knife !
Short ver for lazy reader at the bottom!
Hi guys, so I'm just gonna drop this tips here on how to get free skins (even gloves and knives!!)
How to get it :
First Step, Download GC SKINS app on Play Store or App Store which mean It's trusted. additional info Most questionable question in the CS:GO forum is : "Which one better? GCSKINS or Clickloot? Well, here is some info to compare both of them 2 million people has downloaded the app and there are more than couple thousands of daily users. It also has 4.6 rating on Google Play Store and TrustPilot, meanwhile Clickloot only have 500k users and only have an average of 5k-10k daily users and has a lot of complain. It also only has 3.7 rating on Google Play Store and more than 10% dissatisfied users every month
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Second Step, Press ENTER CODE and input SALTY, TIKTOB, HOLMES, TERTOK, TERPOK, and RIPTIDEGC6 for in total of 30-50 starting coins (This step is optional, only for you that wants some extra coins. Some codes might not work, for more updated code you can check my YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@saltychieze)
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Third Step, Press Get More Coins and choose your favourite offerwall
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Fourth Step, Do tasks that they give and get the coins
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Fifth Step, Withdraw the coins to open case or buy skin that you want from the NEW market and you send the skin to your steam account (steam level 0 and non prime csgo also can, Clickloot need atleast level 1) WITHOUT ANY LOG IN OR SIGN UP (only put steam trade link).
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A little bit of advice, do not spend any money on the tasks because it is not worth it.
Good luck guys, I am sharing this because I have proven that this app really works.
If you have any question, feel free to ask on the comment section down below ❤️

csgo #gcskins #FREESKINS

Short Ver for lazy reader like me:

1. Download GC Skins
2. Input your steam trade link in Inventory sub-menu
3. Enter codes from my Youtube Channel for extra coins. One of the code is SALTY <- optional step, only for extra coins
4. Do tasks
5. Withdraw skins using coins that you gain from doing tasks

my yt channel: https://youtube.com/@saltychieze

How to take better notes 📝 ⬇️

1. Format your notes: prep your notes ahead of time, like using the Cornell method or the three-column note system. This way you’ll have an outline made and you can jot down info as it comes (which is much faster).
   
2. Focus on vocab: you want to make sure you get definitions and vocab written down because they will be the most important ideas to come out of your notes. When reading a textbook or listening to a lecture, pick out the vocabulary.
   
3. Active listening is more important than writing everything. Try to pause for a moment from writing and really absorb what the professor is saying. If you just write everything down but don’t process it or listen to the explanation, it won’t make sense.
   
4. Review notes after class: even just skimming over your notes after class helps to refresh and clarify concepts. It also helps with retrieval- so don’t skip this step!!
   
5. Lastly, summarize. When taking notes from a textbook or a lot of writing on a slide, skim the passage and then jot down a one to two sentence summary of the main idea.
   

Do you ever wish that lists had a bit more accommodation for the gentleladies of your fantasy retinue? Weeeelllll step on up to your one stop shop of anything for the highborne girls!~ (Fair warning that most of this list is coming from a huge personal list of concepts that I've had for a long time, so I don't remeber any names of original creators as I never expected to share the list or anyting on it. If your concept is on here, please do contact me, please, so I can give proper credit)
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1. A hairpin adorned with an elvish love note, folded into an origami flower; you always smell nice, no matter how dirty or sweaty you are (u/ChihuahuaJedi)
2. A veil of creamy, silken fiber shorn from a unicorn’s mane, hung from a braid of cloth-of-gold.
3. Sweetpearl II: Spoilt pageant pony, a gorgeous Andalusian mare. Fears being alone, and great at making you feel guilty.
4. A delicate shawl, lacy and fringed, woven from pearly spider silk.
5. A dark blue silk mantle lined with white mink fur and embroidered in abstract silver diamond patterns at collar and hem.
6. The Ladies Who Lunch - a guild of the who's who in feminine society that have been issued a holy mandate to find the very best cheese and wine pairing. Often women in full corsets and gowns are found spelunking into forgotten country wine cellars
7. Phoenix Flan - A delectable Flan that, once halfway eaten, bursts into flames and reforms as Creme Brulee
8. Ice sapphires. Usually cut into small cubes, these are placed in cups to keep the contents cold on hot days.
9. A snow globe, and inside, there's a beautiful little pastoral town with rolling hills and pink and blue flowers. You shake it, and in a swirl of pink and blue petals, the scenery has changed to a snow-dusted town. Also goes vice versa.
10. A small jar of golden nails with flower shaped heads that can only be driven by a glass hammerhead.
11. A single brilliant blue rose petal that smells faintly of almonds, rolled up in the finest white silk handkerchief.
12. Sewing Kit. One of the needles is coated in a potent drow sleeping poison.
13. Flower bread is made from various types of powdered flowers giving it a light floral taste.
14. Heavenwurst, a sausage made of ground up Angel Wings.
15. This Drow elf matron wears expensive, white gloves woven from finest spider silk.
16. A clockwork butler. Every noble needs a servant, though people who keep as dangerous company as yourselves may need something more sturdy than an ordinary butler. For you, the king has prepared a gilded, perfectly-crafted clockwork device to give to you to help you on your journey. It can cook, it can sing, it can engage in basic conversation, it can do duck calls, it can identify mushrooms, it can make your bed, it can dust your cupboards, and everything in-between. While looking and acting like a clockwork automaton, like a man who's powered by gears and levers within himself, he has the stats of a duodrone.
17. Unicorn Horn Broth - Shimmery golden soup with a taste like a sweet honey roast, often has a small dusting of nutmeg. Has intense healing properties.
18. A Lady’s saddle, with bit and bridle included. The fixtures are in gold, studded with translucent pink garnets, the leather is of the highest quality.
19. A tiara that allows you to experience the sensory experience of a black cat as long as you wear it and close your eyes.
20. A tapestry woven from the finest silk. It depicts a king and his court having a feast in a garden. A kirin (or some other appropriate holy creature) flies across the sky in the background.
21. Fae Mouse-Dragon - Likes to viciously attack flowers and nap in the destroyed petals. Uses emotion magic on you to communicate its needs and feelings, so try to keep her happy unless you want bad vibes. She sheds her scales once a month, and they're a powerful aphrodisiac when consumed!
22. A stall of assorted crystal bowls and cups displayed with wax fruits, all of it outlandishly overpriced.
23. Unicorn Wax: Burning this wax-like substance that is found under the tongues of certain unicorns and inhaling the smoke will cause the user to experience hallucinations of a magical, bright, and colorful world for 1d12 hours, and increases wisdom by 1 for 1d6 hours.
24. A baby’s mobile bearing four silver plated doves, elegantly sculpted, with translucent blue azurite eyes, suspended from a teak frame.
25. A gold statuette carved in the likeness of a canary and is small enough to fit in a pocket.
26. Bride’s day – Commemorating the beginning of summer, all the new brides dance with the unmarried women, to imbue to them their own marital fortunes. The dance takes place in the kings courtyard and no males are allowed in. At the end the queen usually tries to set up an unwed dancer with a royal family member.
27. At a party the torches emit perfumed smoke that are enchanted as aphrodisiacs or some other effect.
28. An expensive water feature or fountain is filled with wine, it is in the shape of people and animals doing very risque things.
29. Golden Scissors - A pair of golden scissors, if you snip a thread from any clothing, however ragged, it shall transform into a magnificent suit or gown of gold thread that perfectly fits and flatters the intended wearer.
30. A large crystal decanter etched with grapes and vines with an electrum lip, handle and foot.
31. A Gentleperson's Toolset - A rather large and expensive set of tea, along with a huge and renewable stock of platinum quality tea leaves and sweets of all kinds.
32. A long, elegant quill made from a peacock. The eye in the feather seems to reflect the light, and the quill tip is masterfully crafted of mithril.
33. Heartseeker - This pair of velvet gloves allows the wearer to sense the suites of any cards it's touching.
34. A slightly worn, satin collar that fits any creature it is placed on. It's got the cutest little bell affixed to the front of it.
35. Wand of Feathery Feline Pleasures. A wand that creates a moving illusion of a feather tuft for cats to play with. Each illusion lasts about ten minutes.
36. Smellen’s Sweet-Smellin’ Snuff Case'. A box that encases the wearer's nose and prevents them from smelling anything outside of the box. Includes a tiny drawer to place a desired scent.
37. PipeDream™. A fancy looking pipe used for smoking. It can be used to blow different shapes, colors, and even bubbles.
38. Celestial salt and abyssal pepper shaker set.
39. An intricately detailed figurine posed as though singing to an audience on a balcony above her. Her eyes sparkle with tiny jewels to make it appear that she is crying
40. Cruel Queen’s Sangria - A favorite recipe of an ancient, dethroned tyrant. Her sangria is sweetened with dragon fruit, blood orange and star fruit fit for a crown.
41. A large tin canister whose lid is stamped with the image of a bountiful orchard whose trees are overflowing with fruit, the ripest of which has fallen and filled a cornucopia. The container is brimming with dozens of well-preserved dried currants.
42. A hag (or any other long nailed creature) giving visitors a scalp massage. She makes wonderful conversation and speaks fondly of her grandkids.
43. A silver hip flask engraved with drunken satyrs in various acts of foreplay with nymphs.
44. Kaleido cakes - Boldly colored cake, made of shifting geometric patterns with different flavors, but always with a moderate dusting of powdered sugar. Simply rotate the cake until the flavors change to your personal tastes, but your friends can change it too.
45. Stardust Sauvignon - A dry white wine that is traditionally served in silver cups.
46. A single small pink satin pillow. Intended for a lap cat.
47. A bright white, woman’s bonnet with a pink silk ribbon tied around the front into a delicate bow.

39F, 69kg, 176cm, live in Berlin, Germany, celiac disease, mild histamine intolerance, no other known health issues, Apple Watch tells me I have “above average” cardio fitness, average resting heart rate of 59bpm. Consistently healthy blood pressure on the low side when measured.
Main exercise is bike riding, arms only “working out” during my daily one-minute plank, lightly propping me up as I lean on the bike handlebars, or when carrying items such as groceries.
I eat pretty decently, as reflected in a recent test of my microbiome (my biggest sins are chocolate and too many macadamia nuts at one time). Drink enough water, no known dehydration etc.
I also have narrow elbows. For my height/proportions, the circumference of my elbows is certainly below average. I have skinny wrists, knees, ankles etc. I’d say I have an overall long and thin frame if not for the wider hips. I am also very fair complexioned (Fitzpatrick 1), with veins visible to my eyes in the elbow area. I have not observed any visible change in the external appearance of my inner elbow area beyond a suntan in summer.
Although the skinny elbows might be something that makes it hard for a phlebotomist to find a vein, the super white skin/visible veins seemed to always be enough for them to do it without problems. That was the case until, after living in multiple countries, on multiple continents, I moved to Germany a few years ago.
I do not know why, but more often than I like, since I have lived here, the first time someone tries to draw blood, put in an IV, etc they can’t do it.
They hurt me, they poke the wrong vein or they get the needle in but at the wrong angle. Sometimes they realize this and try again, before getting help. Sometimes I must speak up tell them I am hurting for them to look. Sometimes I must insist because they dismiss my complaint as just nervousness or oversensitivity to the normal mild discomfort of a needle in the skin. And sometimes it is fine but I’m so used to it not working that I interpret any discomfort as a sign that it didn’t work this time too and then I make a fuss over nothing.
It’s hard for me to imagine that the act of finding a vein is taught or practiced so differently in this country than all the others that German techs would be so particularly bad at it, even if bedside manner isn’t exactly a thing here. But if it’s not that, then is it possible I somehow changed?
The only major health changes I’ve had since coming here was having a baby a few years ago and getting diagnosed with celiac. I had celiac before I moved here, but was diagnosed here and went off the gluten here. I can also bike most places in Berlin, which I couldn’t do where I was before, so I get more exercise than before the move too. If anything, my overall health improved in Germany.
So, esteemed medical experts, any ideas as to why this could be happening? Do I need to be on top of people before they even start to look for a vein, or is it somehow me? Is there something o can do to make it easier for them?
All the ineffectual punctures are starting to get to me, but I’m also just really curious about what could be going on.
TIA

Hey all,
its me again with the next update post regarding Space-Tactic
The last 2 weeks i did a lot of programming on different new features. Unfortunately those were not as quick to implement as i wished, but hey, here we are :D
In this version (full log of patch notes V1.2) i improved the itemization system by a lot.
Some of the new features are :

• You can now upgrade your items to different levels
• We now have celestial constructs which are semi AI controlled NPCs which wait for you to fight them. They come in 3 difficulties: easy,hard and godlike.
• Each of them have a chance to drop from a pool of 5 upgrade materials for your items.
• Further more you can bless your items as well, this is an additional upgrade set next to the level system, which lets you choose which of your skills is the most valuable to you, and improve the power of items based on that skill.
• We now have a captcha system :)
• There are new quests, weekly quests, achievements and more all related to celestial constructs
• The food system got an overhaul, its now a choice between: lower absolute % and less energy per % vs higher total % but at a better energy/% ratio. - before you always wanted to eat the small snacks

Quality of life improvements and bug fixes:

• A lot of mobile improvements, all buttons are not easier to tap.
• There is more space between buttons next to each other
• Some elements can be hidden on mobile to reduce the amount you need to scroll after each action
• Message system shows more info when you write with people( e.g. shows recent messages sent )

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If you wanna join the fun, or give the new version a try, head over to Space-Tactic.com
You can start playing as a guest without registration, and if you like it, convert your account at any time.
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if you have any ideas, questions or feedback feel free to let me know :)
cu in the next update :)

Now that I understand better how the phrase is used (thanks to many members) - do you agree with the sentiment that lightskinned ppl so often get told that they experience less racism, depending how pale, even sometimes met with disbelief from yt AND Black ppl at times - „you can’t/don’t experience much or any racism/you look so yt…“ or I have also encountered dark skinned Black women in my case, get mad when I spoke about a racist experience i made directed towards me, because „lightskinned ppl always get the limelight on Black topics above dark skinned ppl“. I completely get the issue with proximity to whiteness but I hate the fact that I am not seen as „one of them“ or as part of the problem (colorism) when I hate my skin color because I identify with my Blackness more than whiteness and because I didn’t choose to be me, for me it’s like I have some sort of albinism of the social kind because I am often but not always assumed to be yt because i have extremely pale skin but the anatomy of a Black woman (from the tribes that were brought from west Africa to Jamaica enslaved (my ancestors have been slaves on sugar cane plantations). A phenomenon I’ve noticed that Black ppl with medical albinism actually ho through. Ppl see a light skin and then that’s it - apparently detected as white. It’s another kind of disadvantage to me. I gain nothing from it as far as I can tell and I don’t want any of it in any case. I want to know who and what I’m dealing with in terms of racism especially because I have children and want them to walk safely with me and I need to be able to assess how I’m being perceived ethnically so my children and I don’t run into dangerous situations. In Germany, Most neo nazis live in the former East Germany. I currently live in Berlin and when I lived quite deep in the former east of Berlin I almost got ran over twice as i was pushing my baby in buggy at a Green light because I was wearing my natural, very afro textured hair. Once I called one out and called her a Nazi (something Germans esp liberals are extremely careful to call someone without being dead sure - so no Neo Nazi uniform, no calling someone that in the streets), in any case she responded with „yeah, so“ confirming my assumption. So this light skin privilege seems to be a privilege of being able to hide one’s actual race and racial identity and somehow that seems perverse as hiding is not something I agree with and feeling like I’m hiding in plain sight is literally a surreal experience at this point….

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