Hi everyone, on mobile so apologies for any formatting issues.
I have been reducing since November after trying cold turkey so many times without luck. Ive been working with my local drug and alcohol team and finding the weekly check ins really useful for motivation and accountability. I'd managed to reduce from 11 a day in November to less than 5 a day and last week managed to do 2 days in a row sober.
Unfortunately today is my last session with my support worker and this week I totally relapsed. I don't know if I set my goals too high, planned to not smoke Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. I have a bad habit of falling into the all-or-nothing fallacy so I've tried to be careful of setting reasonable goals and forgiving myself if I miss them rather than totally giving up and binging on weed.
I think a combination of a lot of stuff on my plate this week, a few triggers to my mental health, being off work and knowing its my last week of check ins were all factor's in this weeks relapse. I didn't go back to square 1 but haven't had a single day sober and have smoked between 2 and 7 spliffs a day. Im so frustrated with myself and can feel how much more anxious and rubbish I feel but I knew I would and did it anyway. I know logically that aside from the relapse I've actually had a pretty productive and positive week but I feel really disheartened about the smoking.
I'm wondering if I need someone I can check in with more long term but I don't know who to ask. My partner is trying to support me as he lives with me and doesn't smoke but I wouldn't feel comfortable putting him in that position.
I'm desperate to quit smoking or at least get it down to only once or twice a week but I've been doing this for almost 6 years and wanting to quit for the vast majority of that time.
If anyone has any advice or support I would really appreciate it. I've found the posts on here really inspiring during my journey.

Satta King is a type of illegal gambling game that originated in India. The game is based on numbers and betting, and it has become a popular pastime for many people, especially in the northern part of the country. Despite being illegal, the game has managed to thrive, with many players participating in it regularly.
The History of Satta King
The origins of Satta King can be traced back to the 1950s, when the game was introduced in Mumbai. At that time, it was known as "Ankada Jugar," which means "figures gambling." The game involved betting on the opening and closing rates of cotton being traded on the Bombay Cotton Exchange.
Over time, the game evolved, and it started to include betting on the opening and closing rates of other products, such as wheat and oil. However, the game's popularity declined after the government banned it in the 1960s.
The game made a resurgence in the 1980s, and it became known as Satta Matka. The game involved betting on the opening and closing rates of the New York Cotton Exchange. The game's popularity peaked in the 1990s, with thousands of people participating in it every day. However, the government once again banned the game, and it went underground.
In the early 2000s, the game resurfaced once again, but this time it was called Satta King. The game had a new format, and it involved betting on the opening and closing rates of different products, such as gold and silver.
How Satta King Works
Satta King is a game of chance, and it involves betting on a specific number. The game is played in rounds, and each round lasts for one day. Players can bet on a number for a specific round, and if their number is chosen, they win a prize.
The game is usually played in small groups, with each group having a leader. The leader is responsible for collecting the bets and distributing the winnings. The game is illegal, and there are no rules or regulations governing it.
Players can place bets on a specific number for a particular round. They can place bets on a single number or multiple numbers. The payouts depend on the odds of winning, and they can range from 9/1 to 999/1.
The game's results are usually declared at a specific time, which varies depending on the region. The results are declared using different methods, such as drawing lots or using a random number generator.
Why Satta King is Popular
Satta King is popular for several reasons. First, it is a game of chance, and it offers the thrill of winning or losing. Second, it is easy to play, and anyone can participate in it. Third, the game offers the opportunity to win a significant amount of money quickly.
However, the game has several downsides. First, it is illegal, and players can face legal consequences if caught. Second, the game can be addictive, and players can end up losing large sums of money. Third, the game can lead to social problems, such as gambling addiction, financial problems, and relationship issues.
The Impact of Satta King
Satta King has had a significant impact on Indian society. The game has created a culture of illegal gambling, which has led to social problems, such as gambling addiction, financial problems, and relationship issues.
The game has also led to the rise of organized crime. Many gangs and criminal organizations have taken advantage of the game's popularity to make money. The game's underground nature has made it difficult for law enforcement agencies to crack down on the criminal activities associated with it.

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So fall applications for Sophomore classes have come out and I’m having a hard time picking if I should apply in Text-Based AP Computer Science or just AP Computer Science.

1. What class has the better teachers (Easier to get along with)?
   
2. Also what’s the estimated workload for both of these classes?
   
3. Could anyone who took Text-Based AP tell me what it was like for them?
   

Thank you so much!!

For the No-Code Exits interview this week I spoke with Bram Kanstein. A true No-Code, Product Hunt and Exit legend. He shares so much wisdom and his journey has been a great inspiration and motivation to me when I started with No-Code. Learn how:
🌞 It all started with Startup Stash (#1 All-Time Product Hunt product)
🐰 When you build an idea it is all about the value it brings
❤️‍🩹 It’s a good thing when your No-Code MVP falls to pieces
🪤 Coding is a trap
🤜 He built and sold 5 content curation products
You can read the full interview here

The new decade has everyone feeling a little bit reflective, including fans of video games. The NPD Group, Inc. recently released a ton of information about the gaming market over the last ten years. This information included the best selling games of 2019 and the best selling games between 2010 and 2019. Grand Theft Auto V was the best selling game of the decade across all platforms, but the Call of Duty franchise truly won the 2010s.
The NPD Group, Inc. is a New York-based market research company that tracks twenty different industries. Mat Piscatella, a video games market research analyst, recently posted on Twitter the information that the company has gathered both over the last year and over the last decade. Grand Theft Auto V, with an estimated 110 million copies sold. However, the Call of Duty franchise may be the true MVP of the decade. Ten out of the fifteen most popular games in the 2010s were Call of Duty games. This includes the most recent addition to the franchise, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The best selling Call of Duty game was Call of Duty: Black Ops. The game was originally released in November 2010 for Microsoft Windows, the Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, and OS X and was later released on mobile. There may even be a reboot in 2020.
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Several of the other best selling games of the decade are not a surprise. These games include Red Dead Redemption II, Minecraft, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Mario Kart 8, Battlefield 1, Battlefield 4, Destiny, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Star Wars Battlefront 2015. All of these games made a splash in the 2010s and some even inspired memes and their own cult followings.
The NPD Group, Inc. also released information about consoles. The Playstation 4 was the best selling console of the 2010s, while PS4 Dualshock 4 wireless controller in black was the best selling accessory. However, the Nintendo Switch dominated 2019. It was the best selling console of the year and Switch Pro controller was the best selling accessory.
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The best-selling games of 2019 were a little more shocking. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was unsurprisingly the best selling game of 2019, but it was followed by NBA 2K20 and Madden NFL 20. They beat out games such as Borderlands 3, Kingdom Hearts III, and the Outer Worlds which were games that were generally better reviewed and received more hype.Games from series like NBA 2K and Madden NFL appear to have a strong, consistent fan base.
What can the numbers from the 2010s tell us about the video game industry? There have been a variety of interesting games that have come out in the last decade, but the most popular genres appear to be first person shooters and action adventure games. It also seems that many video game fans were drawn to the “open world” concept. Will these preferences continue to reign throughout the 2020s? NPD Group, Inc. reported that that video game spending in general declined in 2019, but it is still a major industry. What do you think HotHardware readers? What video game trends will be the most popular in the 2020s?

Well, this is unexpected. I was prepared for either Mlynar or Stainless to be next, but I’ll admit I was expecting Stainless more. Not that I'm complaining. The skins in this patch are to die for. That Utage skin? Unf... It would have been a bigger crime than Dorothy to delay that. Oh ya, I guess there's some good new units here that people have been waiting for too.
This article specifically covers the new units from the An Obscure Wanderer event. The main guide covering the rest of the game can be found here on Gamepress. The Gamepress version of this update can be found here. Please note that although the reddit version of the main guide still exists, I no longer maintain it to the same extent and it may be out of date. Refer to the Gamepress guide for the most up to date information!

FAQ and Banner Discussion

Q: Should I pull?
A: An emphatic yes. Many consider Mlynar to be the single best unit currently in the game. Sure, some might argue for Texas2, Surtr, or Ch'en2 instead, but everyone with any sense of the game will still have him among the very top. Plus, if one of the best units in the game wasn’t enough to convince you, the supporting 5★, Proviso, has the best RIIC base skill in the game. Speaking in terms of meta value, there is no reason to skip this banner
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Q: Wait, Mlynar is next? I thought we expected him to be delayed? What does this mean for Texas2?
A: Mlynar is indeed next, and it is indeed unexpected. Much of the schedule prediction talk was predicated on the idea that Il Siracusano would be run during Golden Week. The idea was that Texas2 during Golden Week would necessitate moving Mlynar’s release since there wouldn't be enough time to run the required Chapter 11 events on top of Mlynar. That’s where the idea that he would be delayed came from.
I talked about this topic a bit in my Dorothy Schedule article, if you want to see some of the speculation (it’s near the end).
Yostar, though, seems to have thrown us yet another curve ball. I don't want to get into too much detail here since this isn't a schedule prediction article. However, it now seems that Texas2 will not be during Golden Week. It is still possible, but would involve both the Near Light Rerun datamined date (April 14th) being changed and the Chapter 11 pre-banner being skipped. Those options, while possible, are unlikely, so odds are that Yostar will now run the events in order which would place Texas sometime in May instead.
As for why? We can only guess.
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Q: I already have what I think is a powerful team, should I still roll for Mlynar?
A: Probably, yes. The thing with Mlynar is that he is so powerful that he opens up a new tier of power. Mlynar (and Texas2) don't expand the current top crust of the meta. They add a new layer to it. Of course, if you already find the game to be easy with your current team and have no interest in things like Ascension 15 IS#3 and high risk CC, that may not matter to you. However, a very top meta team pre-Mlynar will perform noticeably worse than a team with Mlynar (and/or Texas2).
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Q: Should I skip this banner to roll for Texas the Omertosa?
A: No, don't skip this banner. The only exception in terms of meta-value is if you feel Texas2 is completely unmissable due to being a Limited. That matters to some people; however, there is a tremendous opportunity cost to skipping Mlynar. Mlynar is every bit as valuable as Texas is and this will be by far the best chance we will ever have to get him. Opportunity cost is an aspect many people overlook when it comes to pull decisions. By skipping Mlynar, you are removing many good total outcomes (getting both units) to increase the odds of a mid-level outcome (only getting one unit).
Only you can decide where that balance is for you, but know that if you choose to skip Mlynar you are giving up a lot of value.
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Q: Does Mlynar powercreep SilverAsh?
A: Yes, Mlynar is better than SilverAsh. Sure, SilverAsh maintains some niches thanks to his strong Talents. However, the damage difference is staggering, and a large majority of the time Mlynar is the preferable pick.
The long answer is far more nuanced due to the type of game Arknights is. Powercreep means different things to different people. Many casual observers less familiar with Arknights would see discussions of meta and powercreep through the context of multiplayer. That is, using the non-meta options puts you at a disadvantage. However, that isn't really what happens in Arknights. In another game, Unit A powercreeping Unit B often makes Unit B worthless. That isn't the case here. Unless the stage design itself begins to change as a result of the powercreep (which so far it hasn’t), SilverAsh is no worse than he was before this patch, and he is still a top-shelf unit.
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Q: Why is Mlynar only graded S++ when SilverAsh has been graded S+++?
A: This is the first part of a larger grade adjustment I'm working on. I wasn't planning on doing it yet, but the event being moved up has left me little choice in this aspect. One of the changes I am intending to make is to remove the S+++ grade. It looks silly and the nuance it adds isn't really helpful, not to mention it closes some doors as the game increases in power. Should the next busted unit be graded S++++ if they happen to be better than Texas2? Would I be using S+++++ in a couple years?
Essentially from here on out, S++ is the ceiling. The best of the best skills will be in this category since the nuance between them loses a lot of meaning. Thus, Mlynar and SilverAsh have the same grades (or will when I push the update). Is Mlynar's S3 better? Yes. Does the difference between two of the best skills in the game matter enough to complicate the guide? No.
I will be considering alternatives in the future, so if you have any feedback, please let me know!
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Q: Should I pull for Mlynar Potentials?
A: No! Unless you are an endgame player, in which case you're not reading this article in the first place, it is never worth pulling for pots. Even Bagpipe’s SP pot, and Texas2’s redeploy time pot are minor upgrades in the grand scheme of things. It simply costs too much in pull resources for a difference that will only matter if you are pushing the very very very endgame.
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With all that said, Mlynar has some of the most valuable Potentials in the game. Strangely so. His Talent and ATK pot add over 9% more DPS over pot1. Again, I am not telling you to pull for pots here. If you are a non-spender, do NOT pull for potentials! However, if you've ever considered spending a little bit to go that extra mile on a unit, Mlynar is the one to do it on.
Just don't miss out on Texas2 because of it.
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Q: Should I be raising Proviso for her base skill?
A: I want to emphasize something first. You should NEVER E2 a unit for their base skill alone. The best ones take literal years of ideal play to pay off. It is not worth it!
Except… Proviso might be the first exception to that rule. Not only is her Trading Post (TP) skill ridiculously good, but it double-dips by allowing an extra factory slot in 2-5-2 bases. Her skill works just as well (if not better) in a 2-slot TP which frees up power to upgrade a factory to 3-slots, which would normally need to be left at 2. It's difficult to calculate the exact returns on the skill, but some rough estimates place the break-even point (under ideal circumstances) at around 6-8 months instead of the more typical 3+ years.
A word of warning though, the above assumes ideal circumstances. If you're running 2-4-3, that break-even time goes way up since you don't get the extra factory slot (it still is likely worth it long term). It also assumes you're doing good rotations and have otherwise good units to round things out. However, Proviso is a pretty decent unit herself, and big base numbers are extremely satisfying.
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Never Vowed

Mlynar

Skill	Story	Advanced	Roguelike
S3M3	S++	S++	S+++

Mlynar is the best Physical Melee DPS unit in the game, and possibly the best DPS unit period, depending on who you ask. His S3 is his key skill, and the Mastery gains on it are big. Units of Mlynar's caliber are simple to evaluate because of how game-defining they are. Their primary skills should be your highest priority among Masteries. Simple as that.
I would not bother with his S2 Masteries and they are ungraded here. It has a fairly high Mastery rate among secondary skills, but that is more a reflection of his overall power and popularity as a unit. Compared to S3, niches that his S2 might be useful in are much more narrow compared to other secondary skills on other top-tier units. His S2 Masteries will be an expensive alternative you're not likely to ever practically use.

Proviso

Skill	Story	Advanced	Roguelike
S2M3	B-	C+	B-

Given how valuable her base skill is, many people will promote Proviso anyway, which makes the Mastery decision relatively interesting. Proviso is essentially a slightly better Podenco. She has better damage and duration, but a worse cycle time. That isn't amazing, given that her promotion and Masteries cost twice as much, but it still makes her a more than functional utility option. Her S2 Masteries are very important to using S2 since they provide big boosts to both damage and uptime. The interval reduction at M3 is especially valuable for her DPS, though her overall damage is relatively low still. While she is not as cost effective, her Masteries are reasonable, if low-priority considerations to make a unit you likely are investing in anyway capable on the field. Her S1 is ungraded. It may be useful to those who want to use Proviso as a regular member of the team and has big Mastery upgrades, but it’s easily outclassed by a myriad of other, better options.
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Mastery Look Ahead

MonHub collab units are added below, but Chapter 12 isn't out yet. Looks to be an interesting patch though!

Unit	Type	Comments
The Legend of Luo Xiaohei
Luo Xiaohei	Collab Welfare	There isn't a lot to say about this collab unit. He is fine, but nothing special, and you'll be better off just using Arene for your low rarity ranged Guard needs. That said he will definitely appeal to a lot of people and doesn't cost much, so go with S2 if you want to Master a skill which gets a decent increase to his damage output and is the more impactful skill. S1 is certainly a novel skill, but the low damage per hit means it just isn’t that useful for anything but cuteness.
Mizuki and the Caerula Arbor
Highmore	Welfare	Highmore is very similar to La Pluma to the point their S1 is literally identical. La Pluma is still the better unit in general since her ASPD talent is better for what the class does, but Highmore will still be a very viable alternative (or addition, double reaper go brrrr). This is especially true in IS#3 where she is the better pick with some big advantages thanks to her mode specific talent. There is a much bigger difference across their S2s however, with Highmore’s being far less valuable. The bulk that her S2 brings isn’t as useful and is much more niche in addition to some pretty poor gains. Stick with just her S1 for Mastery which makes her a very consistent and reliable option in IS#3. La Pluma will perform better elsewhere though.
Chapter 11 - Return to Mist
Dagda	Welfare	Brawlers have always been a bad archetype (the best Brawler only becomes good by turning into a Centurion instead), and Dagda doesn't change that. Her damage is subpar even with her skill active, and is comically bad when her skills are down. And she can only block 1. There is very little to like here. Even her Mastery gains are poor, which makes any suggestion difficult. Go with S2 if you insist on raising her. Who the hell thought Defensive Recovery on her S1 was a good idea?
Totter	Gacha	Totter is a pretty good unit for what he is. His niche is a helpful one, though not quite enough to put him into the top tiers of 4★s. Instead, he’s a solid unit that can be useful to have at times. He incidentally comes out at the same time as a new SSS stage that plays to his strengths extremely well. He's still unlikely to be graded, but both of his skills will have use if you want (favor S1 for SSS specifically).
Paprika	Gacha	One has to wonder why Paprika exists. She isn't bad in the absolute sense, but she serves no purpose in the broader game, competing directly with some very strong units while offering no special value herself. If you need the healing, there are plentiful other options that provide much better support or much lower costs (or both). She will be ungraded and you shouldn't be raising her, but go with S2 if you insist. It at least brings her healing up to a respectable total compared to her S1.
Stainless	Gacha	The only good unit from the Chapter 11 patch; however, Stainless is still pretty niche. He does have plenty of support use, so he is far from a bad unit, but the setup he requires puts him on the gimmicky side of things. He'll have pretty low Mastery grades. Without Mastery he can still be a pretty effective support unit, with neither his S1 or his S2 being exceptionally worth a Mastery; in particular, his S2 is a great skill, but it only needs SL 7). S3 will be his best Mastery option. The setup it requires can be a burden, but it has a huge attack multiplier with a lot of flexibility. If that DPS aspect doesn't interest you though, he can still be safely used at M0. Be wary of overvaluing his S1. Although the final number is good, it requires much more setup than other comparable buff skills.
Il Siracusano
Vigil	Welfare	Vigil looks to be the weakest 6★ of 2022. Even on paper, his kit isn’t very good. It has low DP gen, no ATK improvement, and no real utility. However, it's even worse than that. His wolves, which his skills are reliant on, are incredibly weak. They are statistically worse than Beanstalk's or Blacknight's pets, and the supposed benefits of them come nowhere close to making up the difference. If that weren't enough, there are many bizarre interactions in his kit, bordering on bugs, which remain unfixed as of this writing. There's too many to list here in this look ahead, but check this write-up by Boelthor for some more info. You'll get much better value raising Blacknight, or even Beanstalk. I hope this changes by his release on EN, but as it stands, he'll be among the lowest graded 6★s post-Module upgrades.
Lunacub	Gacha	Lunacub’s permanent stealth will certainly have some uses, but her DPS isn't high enough to justify the added investment. Her cycle time is perplexingly long for a year four unit, and the lack of attack multiplier on her S2 means she'll struggle more compared to her competition. She's a bit like Kirara in that regard: a nice idea hamstrung by poor damage and skill uptime. She'll be ungraded, but go with S2 if you particularly like her.
Penance	Gacha	If you relied only on the initial flurry of highlights, you could be forgiven for thinking that Penance is the hyper meta unit of this banner. She is a cautionary tale of not using only Youtube/Bilibili highlights to guide your opinion. Of course, she’s still a monster of a unit. She hits hard, has a mountain of bulk, and an absolutely incredible damage reflect. She is potentially the best solo lane holder in a lot of scenarios. However, for general purposes, Mudrock remains the go to choice, as Penance’s kit works poorly in a full team comp. Because she is reliant on having enemies to kill in order to maintain her bulk, she ends up rather inflexible compared to her competitors. S3 will be her main skill worth Mastery. Her other two skills are fine, and big Penance fans will find both of them useful, but her S3 is far and away the best option. They won't justify the investment cost for most.
Texas the Omertosa	Gacha Limited	Texas is the banner’s real winner and the latest to power creep an older unit (RIP in pieces Phantom). She is extremely powerful and is at the very tip-top of the meta. She has better ST Arts DPS than both Surtr and Eyja. Not only that, she also has a mountain of utility; her S2 has a strong RES debuff which makes her effective against nearly all enemies, her S3 has range, anti-air, and heavy crowd-control, and that's on top of the benefits of being a FRD. Both her S2 and S3 will receive top tier grades. She will be the highest graded M6 yet, so plan for both.
Quartz	Red Cert Shop	Quartz certainly has an eye-catching stat-line, but she isn't any better than other alternatives, even at her rarity. She mainly seems to be here to tease the ridiculous stats the eventual 6★ on the archetype will have. She'll be ungraded due to said alternatives. There just isn't much value in raising her beyond novelty. However, you'll want to prioritize S2 should that appeal to you.
Qanipalaat	Red Cert Shop	Qanipalaat is a fairly interesting unit with some unique aspects to his kit. He's pretty decent too, for his rarity, with good crowd control and reasonable damage. However the ever present problem with the 5★ Casters is present here. It's a crowded group and being just decent isn't enough to particularly standout. Ultimately he doesn't justify the investment, especially with the added red cert cost. The Mastery gains on his S2 are pretty good, so he may end up with a low grade, but he shouldn't be on most people's planners for any reason but personal desire. Pass on his S1 which is just a worse version of Amiya's S1.
What the Firelight Casts
Puzzle	Welfare	A lot of people, myself included, initially scoffed at Puzzle. He clearly isn't as good as Cantabile (who almost everyone has) and has fairly high SP costs for a Vanguard. However, he's proven himself to be a solid option, especially for a Welfare. To be clear, he is nowhere near as valuable as Cantabile. He is more DPS oriented, which is nice, but not really the purpose of the role. However, his DPS and utility are good enough that his S2 warrants moderate consideration. It charges surprisingly quickly and outputs a ton of damage on top of his flexible archetype. His S1 may be worth considering as well, but it only gains damage at M2 and M3 so odds are it will be ungraded aside from the M1 breakpoint.
Harmonie	Gacha	Within the realm of 5★ Casters, Harmonie is pretty decent. How many times have I said that before? It's a crowded group. Harmonie is still far from a must-raise, but she stands out as having a well designed kit. It has decent damage, good utility, and it all works well together. Niche players especially will find her quite nice. S2 will be the obvious choice for Masteries and will likely end up with a modest grade. Although she exists in a crowded space, her utility along with solid gains will make it something to consider on the lower end of priority.
Reed the Flame Shadow	Gacha	How do you improve the often subpar Caster class? By making them a Medic, of course. Makes total sense. Duh. Reed's alter form is just the most recent big meta unit. There's a lot of those lately and I only have so many adjectives to describe how busted these units tend to be. Reed is a tremendous unit. She features the highest Arts ST DPS in the game, alongside some of the highest HPS and extremely flashy mass crowd-clearing to boot. However there is some reason for caution. Certainly she will be an upper crust unit, but a few small usability quirks may keep her off the very top. Unlike units like Surtr or Ch’alter she has to choose between ST or AoE damage, she needs other units to deal full ST damage, and Arts Weakening isn’t as good as RES shred. She is extremely strong but we’ll need some time to judge just exactly how strong. Regardless, Reed will be a top graded M6. Plan for both S2 and S3.
Where the Vernal Winds Will Never Blow
Jie Yun	Welfare	Jie Yun is one of those units that's quite good... for her rarity. While she lacks the utility that elevates the more meta 5★ options, she has solid damage and a surprisingly good cycle time. Beyond that, there isn't much else to say since her kit is pretty straightforward. Most players tight on resources won't want to invest, but she is good enough and has enough appeal outside of the meta that she'll garner a modest grade. Stick with S2 for Mastery. It is the better skill and has extremely strong gains. S1 has significantly worse DPS and its only real benefit is being auto recovery.
Firewhistle	Gacha	Fire Whistle is a good unit because her archetype is inherently strong. However, she has a slightly different niche than Ashlock. While Ashlock is useless if forced to block, Fire Whistle’s skills work mostly as normal (like Horn’s S2), making her an effective blocker as well as a long range nuker. In my opinion, this isn’t as valuable since effective blocking isn’t why you bring the archetype to begin with and Ashlock does the nuking part better. Still, Fire Whistle is quite good and much more forgiving. Both of her skills are usable and likely to be graded. While S2 has the greater total damage and is better for blocking, it has a notable lack of burst and a high SP cost. S1 meanwhile will be more consistent, reliable, and better against armor.
Lin	Gacha	HG disappoints yet again with the Phalanx archetype. The perplexing decision to make Lin a Phalanx caster aside, they just can't seem to get it right after Beeswax and Mint. She rates slightly better than Carnelian (not a compliment), and really only because she requires no ramp up for her damage. Overall, her damage is nothing special by current standards and she has a shockingly long cycle time. There is a decent chance she finds some fringe use in the meta thanks to her shield, and should still be more than serviceable for those who like the character. However, given the relative strength of recent 6★s, her grades will end up fairly low. Both S3 and S2 are worth considering, though S2 may end up ungraded due to awful gains.
Chong Yue	Gacha Limited	Yet another hilariously busted unit. Chong Yue hits hard and fast over a long range. He also gets a lot out of buffs, meaning that he should scale nicely into difficult content. His kit can be deceptive since unlike other dual strike units, his hits count independently. This means he gains SP twice as fast and can even trigger his S3 off of the second attack. In fact, he activates his S3 so often that he is the new king of voice-line spam – to the point some might consider it a major drawback. edit: DV took so long to come out this was already patched. RIP. Anyway... However, he isn't quite very tip-top busted thanks to a few drawbacks. They are relatively minor but with how the power level of the game has escalated recently, they are worth at least acknowledging. He's a relatively frail one block unit with no self-sustain who also requires a fair bit of wind-up. Sharing his rate-up with the disappointing Lin also hurts his value. It should make pull decisions quite interesting. His S3 is the only Mastery worth considering and it will have a top-tier grade. On top of being an extremely strong DPS skill, it has large improvements to his SP cost that are nearly mandatory to use him effectively.
A Death in Chunfen
Wind Chimes	Gacha	When Quartz was released, many were curious as to what the higher rarities of the Crusher archetype would bring. Turns out the first 5★ attempt is... really bad. Her primary gimmick is just too weak and her cycle time is just too long. Even if her S2’s SP cost was halved, she wouldn’t be good – but it isn’t, and she has a perplexing 30 second cycle for a paltry amount of damage. Wind Chimes is a unit to avoid, but if you were intent on raising her anyway I'd actually consider S1 instead despite the fact that it’s a generic Attack Up skill. The power on S2 is just so anemic that only two hits from S1 will out damage it (in less time than the 5 second wind-up), but even then she's quite a bit worse than the commonly available Centurions.
Qiu Bai	Gacha	Qiu Bai is a difficult unit to rank, and she has caused quite a bit of discussion. I suppose that means she's actually well balanced compared to the hyper-meta state of many recent units. Qiu Bai has some significant drawbacks such as an RNG factor, a lack of RES shred, and an unusually long downtime. However, her range, control, and strong multi-target DPS still give her a ton of potential. S3 is likely to be her "meta" skill when she appears in high end gameplay due to its extremely high DPS, but S2 will often be the better "every-day" skill due to its much shorter cycle. S1 may be appealing, too, since it is her most consistent control skill, though I am unsure if it will garner a grade. Regardless of how you intend to use her, S3 should be your highest priority target. It has some of the most extreme gains over Mastery of any skill in the game; Mastery will be essential to using it at all.
Leaves Chasing Fire
Rathalos S Noir Corne	Collab Gacha	Noir Corne is an interesting iteration on the Musha archetype. While the shortcomings are still there, his kit comes together better in total, and he brings enough burst and utility to make him something to consider, though far from mandatory or meta. His Mastery selection will be similar to his counterpart, Akafuyu, but will be graded higher. Both skills are strong, but have differing uses, so you will likely want to pursue both. If you only did one it's really a matter of preference, but I would start with S1. It handles both trash due to its reset and elites thanks to its block, plus the Offensive Recovery plays better to the archetype.
Kirin X Yato	Collab Gacha	Yet another super strong Limited Fast-Redeploy. Thanks HG, very cool. Yato isn’t quite as busted as Texas the Omertosa, but that’s hardly an insult. There is certainly room for both. For Masteries, Yato will range anywhere from a simple M3 all the way to M9 depending on your preferences. For many players, just Mastering S2 will suffice. It is the easiest skill to use and does so much damage that it covers the majority of use cases. S3 is also quite powerful, but it requires more planning and map knowledge to effectively use. While a strong skill and Mastery, not everyone will get as much use out of it. Finally, her S1 is a fringe consideration. It has extremely long uptime for an FRD and is buff receptive (think of Exusiai’s S3); however, it is much harder to use effectively and her other skills will be more than enough most of the time.

What are your predictions for the close race for the Playoff/Play-in spots 4-10? These are the remaining games that are listed at nba.com:
Bold = Conference Top 3 Italics = Eliminated from the Playoffs, plus I also added the Trailblazers because reports say Lilliard has been shut down for the rest of the season.

#	Team	W	L	3/30	3/31	4/1	4/2	4/4	4/5	4/6	4/7	4/8	4/9
4	Suns	41	35		Nugget		Thunder	Spurs		Nugget	Lakers		Clipps
5	Clippers	41	36		Grizz	Pels			Lakers			Blazer	Suns
6	Warriors	40	37		Spurs		Nugget	Thunder			Kings		Blazer
7	Timberwolves	39	38		Lakers		Blazer	Nets				Spurs	Pels
8	Lakers	38	38		Wolves		Rocket	Jazz	Clipps		Suns		Jazz
9	Pelicans	38	38	Nugget		Clips		Kings	Grizz		Knicks		Wolves
10	Thunder	38	39		Pacers		Suns	Warrior		Jazz			Grizz
11	Mavericks	37	40			Heat	Hawks		Kings		Bulls		Spurs
12	Jazz	36	40		Celtic		Nets	Lakers		Thunder		Nugget	Lakers

My thoughts:
Starting at the bottom, I think the Jazz are probably out with 40 losses and upcoming games against the Celtics and Nuggets. Mavericks, Thunder, and Pelicans will probably fight for the 9th and 10th spots. The Pelicans have a very scary schedule ahead of them, and I actually think they are the most likely team to end up at 11th.
The Lakers are in position to determine their own destiny, matching up against three teams in range above them. The Friday game against the Timberwolves will be very important to both teams! The Timberwolves actually have a fairly easy schedule after that and are still very much in the hunt for 6th or even higher.
The teams sitting 4-6 still have some tough games to play, especially the Suns. Of course, the Suns just got Durant back, so if he gets in good condition, they can finish the season strong. On the other hand, the Clippers are missing Paul George due to that terrible looking knee injury, and you never know about Kawhi, so they are looking vulnerable. As for Warriors, they are so inconsistent that I have no idea, and Wiggins is still out.
Well, it only takes a couple unexpected losses to fall way down like what happened to the Mavs, so it feels like these spots are still all up for grabs!

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Stuff for sale/trade

• Glowfly - Retroflect -$100
  
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• Tascam - 414 mkii - $400
  
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Growing up in purity culture and leaving that has made dating weird.
Over a week or so has passed since making it official with her (27f). The chemistry is wild and it's a bit gushy. The night before we went out for drinks at a bar that had live jazz. After at my place we ended up making out and a lot more. Then it was 1:30am and she asked if she could just stay.
Now two dates in a row that we lost track of time and I ended up letting her stay. But having to work the next morning. Both times got awful sleep. 2nd time no as bad, but only like 4-5hrs. And in a twin bed.... Which I have a queen coming.
She text me last night that she wished she was there to fall asleep with me. Thats so sweet. I'm going to her place tomorrow and spending the night there.
So yeah it's going great. We are really sweet to each other over text and the chemistry is great.
But conversation wise I find myself a bit uninspired with her. I struggle to know what to say. When we were at the bar it felt like we didn't have a ton to say. And we don't have a lot of back history or inside jokes to keep things interesting.
So there is a connection beyond sexual chemistry that I haven't figured out with her. It's frustrating me. We get excited to plan things together and stuff. But everything gets mushy fast and normal conversations don't find traction.
It always feels like a lot to me. To already say I wish I was with you in bed the night after she stayed. Honestly I was so exhausted yesterday. I couldn't of handled her another day in a row. I'm staying the night at her place Friday and then Saturday I'm going to an event with her. We are planning a weekend trip.
It all feels so fast that I am struggling to process. I like her, but holding a balance in my own life and figuring this out is exhausting.
My biggest concern is a feeling I have that there is something we are not noticing a ton because of the chemistry and overly gushy talk. we did clear up basic things like kids, religion, politics, prioritise..
But on a social level. Like being best friend. I am struggling to know if that social connection exists. Every time we have made dinner together I have felt awkward sitting with her while eating. Like we should be having normal conversations and enjoying time together but sometimes it's awkward. Maybe with time it'll get better.
Just the mushyness and overnight stays are happening so fast. It's moving faster then I can process. So I feel like I'm riding the wave and totally unsure if I'm going to get tumbled or wish I never got on.
Tldr. Romance and chemistry is off the charts. Feels like we are moving fast with overnight stays. But I haven't been in a relationship for a long time so I don't know what's normal. Struggling to sense if we have a social connection and the chemistry and gushy talk has been what's been propelling this.

Hello, I'm thinking of going in mid-September, as first time backpackers is there anything I should know?

1. Can you swim in the lake?
2. How scary are the bears and whats the likelihood they will attack me?
3. Is leaving all our stuff in the parking lot safe? are break-ins common?
4. How pretty is it? will fall foliage be showing already?
5. Do they provide bear boxes?
6. Is it dark sky territory? Will I see lots of stars?

Any tips are highly welcome!

There's a famous quote from Stephen King where he breaks down three distinct kinds of fear;

1. The Gross-Out: Shock value. The vast majority of the time, it is a cheap trick that induces something similar to a gag reflex.
2. Horror: The moment in which an individual finally meets the source of their suspense.
3. Terror: Anticipation. In King's own words it is the finest of the three. It is rooted in mystery and the unknown.

After feeling in the mood for a good scare, I watched the film Martyrs (2008) and couldn't help but feel it relied heavily on revulsion. It was violent and barbaric and aside from the philosophical ponderings of the antagonists, didn't offer much more, especially in terms of genuine fear.
What I'm looking for is something that achieves the third kind. The kind of horror that causes your heart to race in anticipation, and mind to wander in search for the source of anxiety.
In my opinion a great example of this comes from a Stephen King adaptation funnily enough. The scenes in The Shining in which Danny explores the overlook on his tricycle, constantly turning corners and not knowing what may lie beyond.
If anyone could recommend a film that makes them feel this way, it would be greatly appreciated. Apologies if this is a weirdly specific request. Thanks!

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The SA Civil Aviation Authority has suspended certain air traffic navigation procedures at more than ten airports due to noncompliance.
This has already caused delays at some airports on Wednesday, according to an industry insider.
SACAA confirmed to News24 on Thursday that, as part of its routine oversight activities, the Air Traffic and Navigation Services was audited in line with requirements of SA Civil Aviation Regulations.
As a result, the SACAA suspended those procedures until a satisfactory level of aviation safety is achieved.
"The SACAA does not take such actions lightly. Disruptions that may be encountered resulting from enforcement actions are unfortunate. However, upholding the country's aviation safety remains paramount and must remain prioritised at all times," states the SACAA. The airports affected by this decision include: Bram Fischer International Airport, Cape Town International Airport, King Phalo International Airport, George Airport, Kimberley Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, Pietermaritzburg Airport, Pilanesburg Airport, Polokwane International Airport, Richards Bay Airport and Upington Airport.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation is currently conducting a 12-day Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach audit of SA's civil aviation safety system and oversight capabilities with the audit concluding on 3 April 2023.

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