Laptop: HP Envy 15-ep1065cl (2021)
Processor: i7-11800H
dGPU: RTX 3060 dGPU
eGPU: RTX 3080
Enclosure: Sonnet Breakaway Box 750
To set up, just use DDU, connect the enclosure, and download the latest driver from Nvidia. There was a bad stutter on my external monitors until I disabled the dGPU in device manager. It seems like the dGPU is still receiving power though, because it idles at around 70 C while disabled. HP doesn’t allow users to disable the dGPU in BIOS, and I’m not willing to risk my system with a BIOS mod.
After some undervolting, I could get ~15600 graphics score in Time Spy, but only 5-6000 CPU score. There is some serious thermal throttling—the laptop runs abnormally hot when connected to the eGPU. I limited the turbo to 3.9 GHz initially, but I kept lowering it until I decided it was best to disable turbo entirely.
Even at idle, the CPU can reach 90 C, but after my CPU adjustments it idles at 70-80 C. This seems to be because of abnormally high CPU usage, where the clock speed spikes to maximum every 2 or 3 seconds. I have no idea why this happens, other than that it’s caused by connecting the eGPU. I’ve had the laptop shut down due to overheating while IDLING before I limited CPU power. Afterward, the laptop only overheated during a 3 hour long gaming session.
Despite the issues, the general user experience has been decent. The laptop fans get really loud, but the Breakaway Box is quite silent. I’m considering getting an external cooling solution, so any recommendations would be appreciated. And if you have any advice for fixing any of the issues I mentioned, please lmk.

This post is inspired by current events that I'm sure we're all aware of, but it's not directly about those events. Just wanted to clarify that.
So, I have a scientific education. In my country education works a little bit differently and you basically choose lesson "packages" in high school and college rather than picking specific classes (which I think is how it works in the U.S.). And in high school I picked a scientific package for 6 years (our high school is from 12 to 18) and then at university I studied psychology for 5 years.
And in a scientific context, at least in psychology, language serves a very important function. Definitions are key because in order for your research to actually mean anything you need to figure them out very precisely and in a way that is objectively measurable.
And today I just had to think about how the use of language in politics serves almost the exact opposite function.
In science the role of language is to specify, clarify and promote understanding.
In politics the role of language is usually to obfuscate, to manipulate and the trick.
One example of the former is something called "operationalization." Which is where you take a concept like "depression" and you define it according to something very specifically measurable within your research. Like "depression" is "a score of 15-30 on this questionnaire." You define that in your paper and whenever someone reads the word "depression" in it, they immediately understand what you mean. It's specific, it's clear, it's very much understandable with basically no grey area within that context. And that's the point. Everyone who reads the paper is on the same page.
The best example of the latter is stuff like "enhanced interrogation" or "special military operation." These terms are referring to something we all understand as "torture" and "war." But those terms aren't used, instead these other neologisms are used. Why? To trick and manipulate people. To make torture not seem as bad or as illegal as it is. And in the latter case to trick people into thinking no war was started and it's just "some skirmish" or whatever that won't actually impact their lives.
And it's just striking to me as someone with a scientific background but who now has been following politics closely for almost a decade (started taking a real interest around about 2015 during the Bernie campaign). Just striking how much these two uses of language are the exact opposite of each other.
And, admittedly, it's extremely frustrating to me whenever these language games are played in politics. Because if everyone would just use the scientific approach of clearly defining their words it would be so much easier to discuss these concepts, come to a mutual understanding, etc.
But then again, that's the point. That's what so many politicians don't want. Because they use this trickery to advance their own power and interests.
Extremely frustrating though, at least to me.

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Do you know the latest trends in men’s classic watches? Do you have a clear understanding of the features and benefits that these watches offer? If not, or if your knowledge base needs an update, look no further than this article on the latest trends in men’s classic watches for 2022.
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Technical Improvements
Watchmakers have made several noteworthy technical improvements to men’s classic watches in the past year. These include better movement (the mechanisms that power the eye), more accurate timekeeping, and improved water resistance. In addition, many manufacturers are now using higher-quality materials, such as sapphire crystal and stainless steel, which improve the look and feel of the watch. As a result of these improvements, there are now some very good men’s classic watches on the market.
The Miniaturization of Men’s Watches
In recent years, we’ve seen a trend toward smaller watches for both men and women. This is likely due to the growing popularity of smartwatches and other wearable devices. While some may see this as a negative trend, I believe it’s good news for classic men’s watches. The miniaturization of eyes has made them more versatile and wearable without sacrificing style or quality.
Many of the best men’s classic watches are now available in smaller sizes. Brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe have adapted their collections to include 40mm models that feel great on small wrists. So these days, you can get a watch that looks like an heirloom while still perfectly suited for modern life.
Designs as Personal as Our Pasts
The good news is that there are still a lot of great men’s classic watches out there. The top men’s classic watches for 2022 include the following brands: Patek Philippe, Omega, and Rolex. Each of these brands has a long history and reputation for making high-quality watches. Fabulous men’s classic watches for 2022 include the following brands: Seiko, Citizen, and Orient. These brands offer a more modern take on the classic watch design. Finally, if you’re looking for something a little different, consider one of the new styles from Casio or Fossil. It might be time to update your look with one of these fantastic new designs!
Memorable Materials and Colors in Modern Formats
Some great new men’s classic watches are on the market for 2022. These watches are made with memorable materials and colors that stand out. Fabulous men’s classic watches are always in high demand, so check out the best ones on the market. If you’re looking for a good men’s classic watch, consider one of these top models.
First is a sleek stainless steel model with a matching strap and features Roman numerals.
The second is an elegant rose gold-tone wristwatch with diamond accents. Third, for those who prefer minimalism, there is a minimalist quartz black silicone band model with both analog and digital displays. Finally, for those who want something more extravagant, there is an 18k gold-plated bracelet model with hour markers in the form of diamonds or colored stones such as emeralds or rubies.
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We Don’t Just Need Clocks; we Need Art Too!
A watch is not just a timepiece but a work of art. The best men’s classic watches combine form and function to create a masterpiece. Here are some of the top men’s classic watches for 2022. These classics range from high-end, such as Rolex and Patek Philippe, to less expensive but equally beautiful options like Seiko or Timex. You’ll never go wrong with any of these pieces!
Continuation versus Innovation — Who Wins the Race?
It’s that time of year again! As we approach the end of 2021, it’s time to start thinking about what men’s classic watches will be hot in 2022. Will it continue the trends we’ve seen in recent years, or will there be a shift towards something new? Of course, we’ll see some continuity in the following styles: minimalist design with clean lines and simple faces; military-inspired looks with chronographs and countdown timers; sporty models with long, thin cases and brightly colored straps.
Style, Not Status
In recent years, there has been a resurgence in the popularity of classic men’s watches. These timepieces are prized for their elegant design, high-quality craftsmanship, and understated style. So whether you’re looking for a sophisticated dress watch or a rugged sports watch, there’s a classic watch to suit your needs.
Here’s a look at some of the best new men’s classic watches for 2022.
-The Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer Auto offers both analog and digital displays with multiple customizable options to help make this watch one that suits any lifestyle.
-The Rado True Thinline Chronograph has an ultra-thin case design, making it perfect for formal occasions.
-If you’re on the go but want to maintain your stylish sense of self, then the Gucci Heritage Chrono might be what you need!
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Wristwatches That Are Everything You Need Them To Be
We’ve come a long way since the first wristwatch was created in the early 1600s. These days, wristwatches are more than just timekeepers; they’re fashion statements, status symbols, and even works of art. And with so many different styles, there’s a watch for everyone. From traditional Swiss watches that never go out of class to ultra-modern designs like our new Triton watch, it’s easy to find one that suits your style. So whether you prefer elegant dress watches or sporty dive watches, we have something for you!
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Would you like to learn faster and remember more? This is usually the number one struggle for most students. When studying is poor or ineffective, the consequences are usually low self-esteem and low grades. Today, we’re here to help you improve and crack the code on how to study smarter. Here are some evidence-backed learning strategies for school students that will not only increase how fast you study but also how well you do so. Be sure to put them to work today.

1. Visualize concepts

Visualization entails the representation of content- usually in textual content- into visual cues or representations. Various studies indicate that visualization can offer huge benefits in terms of avoiding cognitive overload which happens when you learn too much information at once. Moreover, research shows you can improve learning ability or comprehension by up to 400x through visualization.
So how do you visualize when studying? This entails drawing:

• Mind maps
• Charts
• Diagrams

Besides representing data in visual form, you can also visualize text by way of flow charts to make them easier and faster to recall.

1. Study with music

Nothing so loud that the windows shake. Instead, a soothing tune can help you relax and focus. But don’t just take our word for it. Consider the research by Florida National University, which finds that the right music can elevate cognitive abilities by activating the brain’s two spheres.
Additionally, music can act as a multisensory “exercise” for your brain, thus sharpening your ability to concentrate. As a general rule of thumb, research finds that instrumental music is usually the most effective for studying. String instruments in particular can have amazing results, but generally, you want to avoid verbose or fast-paced songs which can become too distracting and get in your way instead.

1. Say it out loud

Are you a silent reader? Silent reading is no doubt fast, but if you want to learn more effectively, you want to embrace effective study habits for students such as saying things out loud.
Studies by the University of Waterloo vouch for the effectiveness of reading information aloud, stating that this simple habit can:

• Trigger active learner involvement
• Result in long-term memory benefits
• Improve focus and concentration during studying

1. Test yourself regularly

You don’t need to wait around till test time at your school to write an exam. Learn to regularly test yourself throughout the school year, in addition to examination times.
That’s because several students have substantiated the benefits of regular testing, as one of the most reliable ways to improve memory retention and your ability to grasp or comprehend new concepts.

1. Space your sessions

Don’t wait till the last moment before an exam to read and re-read concepts over and over. Instead, science recommends that you should wait at least 6 hours before going over the same concept.
Some more tips from the American Psychological Association in this regard, include:

• Split up subjects throughout the week
• Study the same concept once only per day
• Study for a fourth of your weekly study duration in one day
• So if you want to study a subject for 12 hours, study it 4 times a week

Spacing out sessions can improve long-term memory as opposed to cramming things in quick, relentless succession.

1. Write notes

Do you take notes while studying? According to several studies by US universities, our critical thinking skills and long-term memory go up a notch when we write information down more than when we don’t. That’s because the more you jot things down, the higher the level of neural activity in your brain.
Therefore, writing things down by pen is one of the simplest yet important study techniques for students that you would do well to inculcate into your habits.

1. Interleave studies

Interleaving is the process of learning several concepts or subjects sequentially as opposed to focusing on just one skill set, subject, or topic (a study process called “blocked practice”). According to an Educational Psychology report, interleaving is one of the most proven scientific learning techniques and has been substantiated to hold the following benefits

• Improve your brain’s differentiation ability
• Enhance knowledge transference
• Improved categorization skills
• Heightened problem-solving capacity

1. Study before bed

Sleep is a powerful thing for the human mind and body. When you study concepts right before you sleep, you can tap into the power of what the experts refer to as ”sleep-dependent memory consolidation.”
While research placed the most effective study times to be between late morning through early afternoon periods, consistently reading before bed has been proven to bode well for long-term memory and can also help lower your chances of experiencing cognitive illnesses such as Alzheimer’s. That’s not to say you should push all your study sessions to before bedtime. But rather, work on your weak points before going to bed for the day to give the knowledge enough time to simmer as you slumber.

1. Learn outside, occasionally

Studying in the outdoors is obviously not ideal as a full-time arrangement. However, do so occasionally and the results can be tremendous. In fact, going by research from the University of Arizona, studying outside offers many benefits in comparison to indoor learning, namely:

• Sunlight exposure can elevate calm & attention due to amplified serotonin production
• Improved creativity. Nature can enhance creativity by 60%
• Reduced stress

Moreover, researchers found that 20 minutes spent outdoors can naturally boost your body’s energy by the equivalent of a cup of coffee, helping you to be more attentive when you study.

1. Teach others

Sometimes, the best way to learn is to teach. Research by the University of Washington finds just as much, in what scientists today call the protégé effect. It basically finds that you’re bound to put more effort into mastering a concept if you know you’re going to be demonstrating your knowledge to someone else.
Therefore, strive to teach those at a lower knowledge level than you, and also to learn from others who might explain concepts differently, in a way that might be easier to comprehend than the initial information delivery.
Study hard and smart!
Most want to master study techniques for students so they can spend less time studying. However, there really is no substitute for hard work. You just have to put in the work to get good grades. But knowing how to study smarter will always make things a lot easier for you. Planning ahead is also key so that you’re not pressed for time and have to rush through your studies. Additionally, group studying is also an excellent way to comprehend difficult concepts faster.

I was morbidly obese for most of my childhood (heaviest was 260 lbs as a 5'6 8th grader). When I got to high school, I convinced my mom to buy healthier food so I could lose weight, and I also began playing football and lifting weights. Throughout my teen years, I put on a lot of muscle and lost a lot of excess fat by improving my diet and exercising habits, but I noticed that my chest was always pointy and my nipples were puffy.
A lot of my "friends" and teammates made fun of me and nicknamed me things like "rocket titties," "cone nipples," etc., and would often squeeze and touch my man boobs to mess with me. It really got to me because I had lost weight to the point where I had a 6-pack but still had pointy man boobs. I talked to my family about it, and they said I was exaggerating and that my chest was normal. My older brother and some of my friends told me that I just had to keep bench pressing and doing pushups to shape my chest more, but I also felt like continuing to build my chest muscles just made it look worse compared to when I was fat because my man boobs pointed out instead of drooping down.
Last year was my final year in university, and I began taking weight training again since we returned to in-person learning, and I wanted to get back into the habit of lifting before my classes and study sessions. I met a lot of cool new people in this class, but a few of my gym buddies started asking me if I've ever taken steroids or anything because they were impressed by my physique but wondered why my chest was pointy and my nipples were puffy. I began to feel insecure about my chest again, and I decided to take the issue to the campus physician (at the time, I had no car nor health insurance to go to an actual physician). I ended up having the visit with a nurse practitioner instead of the campus physician because COVID was raging on campus, and visits for that took precedence over routine exams like mine.
She began feeling the area and said I have a lot of muscle mass, but she felt glands in my chest. She took my blood, did a hormone panel, and told me everything was normal a few days later. However, she mentioned that I would need surgery to remove the breast tissue.
A few months later, I graduated, moved out, and started my first "real" job, but I was spending so much on rent living on my own that it made it difficult to save money. Still, I had put enough away each pay period that I knew I could afford surgery in about a year. But, life took an unexpected turn when I got laid off. While I was unemployed, my family also really needed help financially and almost ended up losing their house, so I blew through my savings and racked up a lot of credit card debt to help them out and also pay my own rent and bills. Eventually, I landed a new job at the end of last year and have been working there for a couple of months, but it doesn't pay as well as my last position, and I've found myself living paycheck to paycheck (at least I have health insurance now).
Last month, I visited a popular clinic in my area (Washington D.C.) that does a lot of male breast reduction surgeries. During my consultation, they said I'd be a good candidate for the surgery because I'm in good physical shape. But, it cost $7,000, and they said that in 99% of cases, insurance wouldn't cover the procedure because it's cosmetic.
Summer is almost here, and it sucks to live another year of my youth concealing myself in baggy clothing even though it'll be uncomfortably hot soon. My friends tell me no one notices and that I'm making a big deal about nothing, but whenever I take their advice and go out in a t-shirt or wear a dress shirt that's actually my size and not too big, people I walk past stare at my chest, people giggle, and kids around my apartment complex laugh at me for having titties. In their defense, I'm 22, and even the older ones are only high schoolers, so I shouldn't take it so seriously. Still, it sucks because it sometimes makes me feel like I'm in school again.
Something else that bothers me is I never have the guts to take a dip in the pool when I get invited to parties or my friends and their families ask me to come over to swim. It's especially bad when attractive girls ask me to get in with them, and I just say, "I can't swim," "I'll get in later," etc. Needless to say, as I'm sure everyone on this subreddit can relate, but gyno has really weighed on my self-confidence for years, and I just want to get rid of it once and for all.
Anyway, the three options I've thought of to get surgery currently are:

1. Get a better-paying job and save more aggressively. This will probably take a while, though, as it took me five months to get a new job after being laid off from my last one.
2. Get another credit line. However, I already have quite a bit of credit card debt from my long unemployment bout, and it isn't wise to take on more by immediately charging $7k on a new card.
3. I don't know how well this has actually worked for others, but I've seen some posts on this subreddit where people mention lying about being in pain to their physician and getting insurance to cover the surgery. I also have a few friends who have gotten insurance to cover nose jobs by telling their doctor that they can't breathe well in their sleep because of the shape of their noses (lol). I don't know if I'd still be allowed to choose the surgeon if I convinced my insurance company, but it might be worth a shot.

TLDR: I'm a broke 22-year-old with gyno. What's the best option of the above three for affording gynecomastia surgery?
Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Let me know what you think, and thank you for reading my post.

I always thought that D&D presented very interesting design challenges at every level:
Dungeons and dragon is a role playing game, which means it not only has to have fun and engaging rules like any tabletop game, but these also need to incentive the players to engage with the game's narrative. The role in role-playing is similar to an actor's role, to play d&d you have to act and take decisions as a character and not always as yourself, meaning the game is not only driven by the mechanics of the game but also has to accommodate improvise collaborative character performance, like an improv group except not only limited to comedy, but also drama and tragedy in which every so often you need to roll dice.
So, the game designers not only craft rules, but also stuff for the players to interact, act and react from the point of view of their characters, which mean they have to craft lore, places, background characters, enemies, monsters, cultures, gods, magic items, stories, whole worlds, dimensions and even several universes that are not only fun to interact with the rules and mechanics of the game, but also as a living member of that world, acting upon it. That's the challenge of the designer.
But in order to run a game of D&D someone needs to keep track of the changes the players make to that world, that's the role of the Dungeon Master (also known as DM), a special player that acts as director of the improvised narrative, judge of the rules interpretations and the one who acts all the other characters and monsters that inhabit the world. DMs take the lore and rules made by the designers and chooses to run them as written of modified them to fit the needs of all the players in the table. In fact, it is very rare that the DM leaves anything unchanged from the official publish material, either because he chooses to ignore or add rules to make the game more engrossing to the heroes, or because the other players thought of a solution that the original game designers didn't intended or accounted for, like for example instead of killing the dragon at the end of the dungeon, they befriend him of become their followers, in that case the DM as to continue the story and the world building from that point without using the written material. That's a DM design challenge.
But the other players also have design challenges of their own, they need to build the heroic adventurers of the world that the DM is creating with them. They not only choose what kind of heroes they'll be form a storytelling perspective: a magical melancholic elf whose lifespan of centuries as endure many heartbreaks, a brash dwarf with a propensity for getting in trouble or a sly and wisecracking human, they also have to choose what game mechanics best represents that they want to be, will the elf's magic come from his wizardly knowledge of ancient tomes or will their powers come from his ancient and natural connection to druidcraft. Even if both wizards and druids are magical characters, both are represented very differently in the game mechanics: if the player chooses to be an elf wizard they might be able to cast more spells, more often and with more variety, than the druid, but be more vulnerable to attacks. If the pick a druid, they might have fewer spells, but have options that aren't available to the wizard, such as being able to sprout a prickly vine of the earth and use it as a thorn whip, magically grow bugs into giant insects that follow your every commands or at higher levels even be conjure a tsunami. Only druids are able to cast these spells, they also gain special abilities that wizards don't have, such as being able to transform into animals without casting a spell.
There's also many types of elves that have better mechanical synergy with certain classes. And classes themselves have multiple choices as well. Wood elves might be better druids and high elves might be better druids, but this mechanical decision will most likely impact the narrative. The upbringing of an wood elf druid has important lore differences with that of a high elf wizard. When a player creates a character, they not only have to keep in mind how well different races and classes interact, but what implications those combinations have on the way they might interpret that character. Not only the interaction of the rules but the way the Lore of those set of rules affects the personality or worldview of the character they are creating. This is the design challenge of a player.
Game designer, DMs and player together make D&D the unique experience that has brought friends under the same roof, a top the same table,, since the 70's. This was going to be my original pitch, but this year something shook the foundations of the hobby, a change that impact profoundly how the community sees itself.
Because the important role of the DM in modifying the game and even creating creatures, stories and settings of their own and sharing them with other tables, in 2000 Wizard of the Coast, the parent company that owns D&D, released the Open Game License, a document that recognized the value of this works and set aside a portion of the rules and Lore of the game to be use freely by anyone, even for profit, as long as proper attribution was given.
With the upcoming release of the sixth edition of D&D (an overhaul of the rules made by the designers) and the change in landscape with the massive adoption of the internet, wizards of the coast created a document that made null and void the previous open game license, and in its place set a new one that was much more restricted on what and how D&D fan works could be sold. The response of the role-playing community was overwhelming, the leak of this document cause massive cancelations of D&D beyond, the only platform of excellence to buy digital d&d material. The exodus was so great the the page disable the functionality of subscription cancelation for a day. After an official apology the material covered under the original Open Game License was released under Creative Commons, giving even more freedom to the creators that what previously available, under a irrevocable creative license.
This speaks not only to how important is the right to modify the game is to the community, but how coordinated it can be to defend that right.

To make an incredibly long story short... after a chain of events and a couple mental spirals, I've started to realize I have this really maladaptive behavior. It has never occurred to me that this would upset other people or be harmful since my intentions were to express accountability and recognition, or to de-escalate a tense situation, and oftentimes I am not in my right mind when I say or do these things so I'm not always thinking or reasoning clearly, but the more I think about it the more I've begun to understand. I tried googling a bit since I don't have anybody else to ask for answers and came up with nothing. I'm not sure many other people do this...
So like. Tl;dr, when I feel afraid that someone is upset with me for something I have done and I feel the urge to apologize (which I do often, this is another bad habit I need to work on...) I tend to put myself down a lot in the process. Like I go for a straight up verbal self-flogging to whoever I think is upset. After realizing that I do this, as up to this point it was like. Purely reflexive and instinctual; didn't even notice I was doing it, the words slip out as I feel intensely afraid or threatened that if I don't say these things stuff will get worse or I'll suffer some kind of physical or emotional pain... I've been racking my brain to try and figure out the reason behind this instinct and I am confounded.
I have been convinced for way too long that this behavior was actually helpful in de-escalating tension and that I was acting in a way that was morally right by taking accountability of my negative actions, and was displaying that I was willing to accept consequences for them, or maybe shrinking myself so small that whoever is upset feels like I am not a threat to them or that I'm too pitiful to pick on or something. After a messy situation it's started to occur to me that to outsiders this is not only super weird and unpleasant, but can also implicate the other party that you think they feel this incredibly hostile way about you, I think?
Usually the conversation about self hatred is about internal feelings, which I have in spades don't get me wrong, but I can't find much advice or insight online about externalizing these thoughts in an attempt to de-escalate a tense social situation...
I was bullied pretty terribly all throughout my primary education and quite a bit online since then, and have been living with my family, which is rife with untreated mental illness and dysfunction but could easily be worse. Other than that I have no history of abuse or trauma or anything. I'm not sure any of that even counts.
Where could I have picked up the idea that sacrificing myself in such a way was helpful behavior navigating conflict? Has anybody else got experience with this?
And like. People in my life are very upset with me for engaging in this behavior. To the point where they are not willing to explain or talk to me about what happened or how they're feeling or what they're thinking... I've been mostly ghosted by everybody I used to talk to regularly and am left questioning how to speak to anybody I have left
But I'm not sure how to make it up to them (if they ever decide to talk to me again...) without continuing to put myself down... All I ever do is blame myself already, and falling into that loop once again will only make them angrier. But dodging accountability for my actions is selfish and irresponsible and again I already worry quite obsessively that I am abusive and narcissistic even though I don't share much in common with the narcissist mindset and I don't knowingly engage in any type of behavior to control or exert power over anybody, or to get what I want from them without having to ask. Like I said I feel it is instinctual and reflexive, I do it without thinking much about it as a self defense measure but obviously it has the opposite effect that I think it does... But trying to explain this during an apology is just more centering of my own feelings and experiences in a situation where I was in the wrong. The intention and the reason for harm never matters, it never erases the harm...
Am I just a "covert narcissist" who doesn't know they want to control people, or is unaware that they have an elevated self perception? I cannot fathom what other rational motivation for this could be...
Before anybody says anything I'm fully aware that this displays a gross lack of social grace and neuroticism. I've been this way my entire life. I suspect I may also be autistic but I dodged a diagnosis of that in my youth and don't know if getting one now would be worth it. I am also working with a professional but most of my spiraling and thinking about this has been between appointments.
Am I just a bad person? Is there anything I can do?

Google Workspace AI - What?

Google, one of the most powerful companies in the world, has recently launched Google Workspace with AI, which has the potential to revolutionize the way we UX designers work.
AI Google Workspace is a suite of intelligent tools that can help you:

• Draft, reply, summarize, prioritise your Gmail
• Brainstorm, proofread, write, rewrite in Docs
• Bring your creative vision to life with auto-generated images, audio, and video in Slides

Here is one of the powerful features of Google Workspace AI you MUST know to take your UX design productivity to the next level.

⚡️ Smart Composer (AI in Google Docs and Gmail) ⚡️

Smart Composer is an AI-generative writing tool provided within Google Workspace (basically Chat GPT within Docs and Gmail).
It uses natural language processing (NLP) to understand the context of what you're writing and suggest relevant phrases, saving you time and reducing the chance of errors.
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🔸 You can now type in a topic you want to write about, and a draft will be instantly generated
Example:

If you need to generate an interview script for an upcoming user research project, give it a simple prompt like:
“20 interview questions to find the needs, goals, and behaviours for users of a dog walking app”

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🔸 You can even ask AI to edit or rewrite your writing tone and voice to match a specific email’s purpose: notion image
Example:

Let’s say you wrote an email to provide feedback to one of your UX colleagues but it comes across as a bit harsh. 😂
No worries. Now you can use Google Workspace AI to make it land softer.

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✨ The key benefits of Smart Composer include:

• Allowing you to continue refining and editing the drafts
• Helping you find the right tone and style, whether it's for an interview script or a more formal email
• Offering suggestions for rewriting, making it easier to write a polished research summary

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🟢 This feature is especially useful for UX designers who struggle with writer's block or find it challenging to get started on documentation.
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I originally wrote this for my site. If you find it useful & want to learn more about kick-ass features, feel free to visit 🖤

I have been in Corporate America for a few years (sorry, I do not have any experience with companies in other countries, so my post is going to be exclusively about Corporate America). My unique position allowed me to see what goes on behind the scenes. If you do end up getting a job after going through the recruiting hell, remember that it's all about appearance and not essence.

• You can work 70 hours per week, you can give them your soul and your blood, be loyal, be passionate, be enthusiastic, they don't give a shit. When it's time to outsource or cut, they will kick you to the curb. Do not listen to your boomer relatives who convinced you that loyalty and hard work pay off. No, there is no such thing. It's all about appearance. You do not need to work hard. You need to give the appearance of working hard. If you do work hard but someone above you thinks you are not working hard, you'll be phased out. In Corporate America, appearance is way more important than essence.
• People become lobotomized. At least, most of the managers and supervisors. They all use the same buzzwords, the same concepts, and the same trite analogies. They are all about efficiency, efficiency, efficiency. Efficiency for what? If you do become more efficient and faster, they will complain that you are not logging enough hours. Or they will make your position redundant. Do not dig your own grave. Fuck efficiency. What are you gonna do in your spare time?
• Always have a Google sheet or Excel sheet that details the hours you spend each working day and on which tasks. You will be questioned when you least expect it. Have they told you, "no, we do not do that! We do not micromanage." Bullshit. It's a lie. Be ready to explain yourself.
• If you do work hard, they will say you are not efficient. "Work smarter, not harder" is one of the many slogans. Certain roles require an immense amount of meticulousness. However, your managers (who are most likely stupid) will think that you are spending too much time on a project because you are not efficient.
• Managers and those in a position of power are pretty clueless. They will use corporate buzz words as a smoke screen. They look at things at a "high level" (meaning with a lack of granularity), and they will hastily make stupid comments. They have no idea what you do, even though they want you to believe that they know everything you do.
• Most people do not read. I have seen managers reading the first three words of an email and then giving a totally irrelevant response. I had to call them out, and let me tell you, I fucking loved it. Oh my god, I loved it so much.
• Try to avoid jokes. People always get in trouble when they get too relaxed and joke.
• You are not there to make friends. A coworker will invite you over for Thanksgiving dinner and tell you that he/she loves you and that you are his/her best friend. The same coworker will throw you under the bus the day after. If I sound cynical, it's because I have just seen too much. I have read internal communications. I was shocked. Things that have turned me into a misanthrope. People literally taking trips together and then ripping each other apart or backstabbing each other. Before anybody says that there are good people out there, I am sure there are, but why take a risk?
• Managers and those in a position of power like power trips. They will go months without asking anything about your job duties, they will completely neglect you for long periods of time... then, all of a sudden, they will wake up and ask something stupid or unrealistic or scold you for not doing things a certain way. It's a power trip. Years ago, a manager told me to spend less time on projects that needed my laser-focused attention. So, what did I do? I tried to be faster. And then he asked me how come the hours I was logging were less. You can't make this shit up.
• Be selfish. They don't care if you have 5 kids and a mortgage. If they need to fire you, even over something stupid, they will. So, if you do find a better job, don't even give them a 2-week notice.
• Again, do not dig your own grave. I have seen so many people digging their own graves. They will give you a project pretending you need to come up with ideas on how you can increase efficiency. And then, you will be working on giving them reasons to fire you or hire someone cheaper. Or if they ask you to train a new employee with the same role as yours. Be careful.

Okay, enough. I will be accused of being bitter and jaded. I am. I just want to find a way to generate passive income without having to deal with these idiots, and their BS, and their recruiting hells

1. Love from the Other Side - 8/10 Love this song and great opener, however I would’ve loved more of Patrick’s vocal runs especially towards the end. Definitely a missed opportunity
   
2. Heartbreak Feels So Good - 5/10 This one is a hit or miss for me. I get into it but then the “Lo-oh-oh” parts get a little too poppy for my taste.
   
3. Hold Me Like A Grudge - 8.5/10 Despite what I said about the last song, THIS song literally made me dance, dance! FUNKY AF! Patrick emulating MJ for sure! Now that I’m thinking about it, this is what Dance, Dance would’ve been if it was an actual Dance song 😂
   
4. Fake Out - 5/10 I feel like I’m gonna get an acquired taste for this song. I’m not really digging it rn, but falsettos are always a plus for me. It’s giving driving with the windows down during a road trip.
   
5. Heaven, Iowa - 7.5/10 If Fall Out Boy & Phil Collins made a song together. It’s definitely super emo. (Not the genre, but the mood) I fuck with it heavy.
   
6. So Good Right Now - 5.5/10 Complete 180 from the last track. Super happy. Starts off with that one song that was playing when Matilda was playing with her powers lol (y’all know) That’s basically the vibe of the whole song.
   
7. The Pink Seashell (featuring Ethan Hawke) - 0/10 Literally just a scene from “Reality Bites” I’ve never seen it so..
   
8. I Am My Own Muse - 9/10 THIS IS THE ONE I’VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO! Literally just basing off the snippet they released, I knew I was gonna love this song. FUUUUCCCK this is so good.
   
9. Flu Game - 2/10 I feel like I’m in the Jungle Book with this song. Idk bout this. YO WHY DID IT END WITH A TRAP BEAT THO?!?
   
10. Baby Annihilation - 5/10 Issa Pete Wentz poem. Cool to hear one again
    
11. The Kintsugi Kid (Ten Years) - 4/10 This just seems like a mix between Heartbreak & Fake Out, so just mix those reviews together for this one lol
    
12. What a Time to Be Alive - 8/10 ANOTHER FUNKY BOP!!! It’s giving Earth, Wind, & Fire’s September. “Everything is lit except my serotonin” Just funny hearing Patrick say “lit” (or that’s what I think he says) Definitely wanna dig into the lyrics for this one.
    
13. So Much (for) Stardust - 7.5/10 Starting with a broody piano, This song is the PERFECT finale to this album. Everything comes full circle with the callback to “Love From The Other Side” but the best part was the ending choir part with Patrick just using HIS SOUL VOICE!
    

Best Song: I Am My Own Muse I have a feeling this may change but since this is the one that lived up to my personal hype, I’m choosing this one.
Worst Song: The Pink Seashell (featuring Ethan Hawke) lol jk okay an actual song, Flu Game Just did not grab me plus weird trap ending
Album Rating: 8/10 This album was amazing. Out of the Post-Hiatus Albums, this is arguably the best one if not close second to Save Rock & Roll. It felt more like a movie score than just an album (Thanks Patrick) Even though there was a contrast between the pop/Heavier tracks, it seemed to work together even if you just listen to the album throughout. The tracks were Bipolar just like I am Bipolar and that’s why I think I connect with it so much lol

(23f) So i've been really stressed lately about finding out the next move I want to make in life and finding out my life's purpose. I came across some sort of reference from numerology that supposedly can calculate your life path based on your birthday. Well I followed the calculation and it gave me 19/1. So technically my life path is 1 but with a karmic debt number of 19.
After looking into it a bit more it seems like its one of the worst karmic debts to repay and has to do with an abuse of power in a past life or even borderline sociopathic behavior. I guess after doing all this reading it made me feel defeated, and it makes me sad. I cant imagine doing anything that was described with that karmic number in this life. On top of that, im currently in a relationship and this is just making me overthink every decision to just pure anxiety. If this karmic debt is really that bad why should I drag him with me y'know?
Anyone have any thoughts on this or any insight on the best way to repay karmic debt if this is something I really have to do in this life?

24.03.23: Daily Practice
5 ROUNDS. NO REST BETWEEN EXERCISE. 120s BETWEEN ROUNDS.
Total Training Time: 44:24
Double KB Complex ⬇️ +2x16kg Kettlebells
12 Double KB Skier Swings
12 Double KB Skier Snatches
12 Double KB Rack/OH Squats
12 Double KB Tall Kneeling Press
X5 - 240 total reps
Finisher: ⬇️ +2x16kg Kettlebells
30 Jerks
20 Alternating Press
20 Front Squats
20 Cleans
90 total reps - 3:54 minutes work
2 Pump Burpees - Bodyweight
100 Burpees, 200 Pushups
Jump Rope - 1/2 pound rope - High Intensity
7:34 minutes total
Verses for today:
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be. For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
Galatians 5:1‭, ‬4‭-‬10‭, ‬13‭-‬18 KJV
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses. As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us, not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory. Forever and ever. In Jesus Christ's Holy name I pray.
Amen.
Father, help me put on the Full Armor of God & protect me & my family from the wiles of the evil one.
Halleluyah!

Video: http://csg001-harm01.canadacentral.cloudapp.azure.com/00298/Harmony/en/PowerBrowsePowerBrowserV2/20230315/-1/15105?viewmode=3
Debates (Contains verbatim): https://docs.legassembly.sk.ca/legdocs/Legislative%20Assembly/Hansard/29L3S/20230315Debates.pdf
Minutes: https://docs.legassembly.sk.ca/legdocs/Legislative%20Assembly/Minutes/29L3S/230315Minutes.pdf
Orders of the day: https://docs.legassembly.sk.ca/legdocs/Legislative%20Assembly/Orders/29L3S/230315Orders.pdf
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Nothing particularly notable, just a bunch of politicians from across the country that they invited. See debates if you want details.
PRESENTING PETITIONS
Betty Nippi-Albright (NDP) 1:42:00
Presents a petition signed by residents of Saskatoon that calls for duty-to-consult legislation to be enacted. The petitioners are concerned that without this legislation in place, the government is responsible for recognizing when the duty-to-consult is triggered, which has resulted in a lack of engagement with Indigenous communities and lost court battles. The petitioners request that the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan call on the Government of Saskatchewan to immediately stop the sale of Crown lands and enact meaningful duty-to-consult legislation. 90% of crown land has already been sold.
Terry Dennis (SaskParty) 1:43:17
The federal government is infringing on their rights. Wants the Sask First policies.
*NOTE: This is the daily unfounded constitutional challenge that they bring.
Vicki Mowatt (NDP) 1:44:28
Ms. Mowat presents a petition signed by residents of Wilkie that calls for the Government of Saskatchewan to fix the rural health care staffing crisis. The petitioners are concerned about the recruitment and retention of health care professionals in Saskatchewan's rural health care facilities, which has led to disruptions in emergency room, acute, lab, and X-ray services. The petitioners request that the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan call on the Government of Saskatchewan to address the staffing crisis.
STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS
Vicki Mowatt (NDP) 1:48:39
Bringing awareness to multiple myeloma.
Alana Ross (SaskParty) 1:46:59
Tribute to Himboldt Broncos and an intro to a local from her riding. He presented the team and and ems/first responders last year.
Nathaniel Teed (NDP) 1:48:26
Speaks about dedication and passion of the Ukrainian Museum of Canada and its staff, volunteers, and community members. He highlights the importance of the museum's artifacts and how they remain relevant today. Mr. Teed was invited to give remarks at the opening of a new exhibit at the museum, which remembers the discriminatory reality of Canada's detainment policies during World War I. He mentions that thousands of Ukrainians were among those held in internment camps across Canada and forced to work in a country they did not know. He also connects current events, such as Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Terry Jenson (SaskParty) 1:49:40
Talks about 5000 people in Warman joining for a cheerleading event.
Gary Grewal (SaskParty) 1:51:15
Talks about his visit to the Regina Trades and Skills last fall.
Fred Bradshaw (SaskParty) 1:52:47
Talks about some people joining the winter games this past winter.
Muhammad Fiaz (SaskParty) 1:54:01
Starts by saying “Members opposite won’t want to hear it, but we have good news from our economy”. He says that urban starts in Saskatchewan for Feb 2023 are up 76% from last year, and claims that the best in the country. He also says more people are choosing to move here because we are the most stable on the planet.
*NOTE: I didn’t bother fact checking this, but a year ago were pandemic measures, short supply of building materials etc. It’s a dishonest metric from the start. And to start out inflammatory… strange. His entire speech is ridiculous, especially when you consider our worst in country outmigration and migration retention rates.
QUESTION PERIOD
Health Care Staffing and Provision of Emergency Care 1:55:30
Vicki Mowatt, Nathaniel Teed (NDP) vs Paul Merriman (SaskParty)
Mowat accuses the government of failing on the economy and health care, citing the closure of the emergency room at Regina General Hospital in Regina. She questions whether the people of Regina should expect such failures when it comes to their emergency care.
Merriman’s excuse is there are always ebbs and flows within the health care system and that officials have told him the pressure at the Regina General has been alleviated. He also cites that Saskatoon emergency was shut down over the weekend as well.
He also mentions that the government is working on a human resource plan to ensure that people in Saskatchewan receive the health care they deserve. Mowat argues that health care workers are sounding the alarm and that the disaster at the Regina General should never have happened, and quotes the president of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) as saying that there is not enough time, capability, or staff to provide safe patient care in most facilities in the province.
Mowat questions the Minister of Health's responsibility for the state of health care and demands that he take action to ensure that such incidents never happen again. The Minister responds by stating that he met with SUN and other stakeholders to discuss the government's four-point plan to address the issue. He also cites the government's efforts to hire more doctors and nurses and to expand the scope of health care providers in the system. Mowat insists that the government's HR plan is not enough and that it is not working. She criticises the government's 15-year record and accuses it of refusing to take responsibility for its failures.
She also questions why the Minister of Health is not listening to nurses and local voices in health care and demands that he work to find real solutions to the crisis in emergency rooms. She says that he shut down a request for a task force to address these issues. The Minister responds by stating that he meets with unions and other groups regularly to incorporate their ideas into the government's plan. He emphasises that the government is working to meet the needs of people in Saskatchewan and will never take their health care for granted.
Teed describes a retired nurse from his riding who had to lay on the floor having a medical emergency. She couldn’t get an ambulance and called family to say goodbye. Merriman responds by he has met with the ambulance providers and went for coffee with them. Teed fires back saying no one should wait an hour for an ambulance, and people are getting hurt.
\NOTE: The tomorrow measures Merriman cites have been deemed not enough by the provincial auditor. They use the same excuse week after week, but the results appears to get work, considering that ERs are closed in our largest cities. He mentions this 4 point plan, and cites the number of nurses and doctors that he’s bring in, but it’s all bandaids, and it’s fewer than we should have previously had. The plan is very late.*
Jennifer Bowes, Matt Love (NDP) vs Dustin Duncan (SaskParty)
Access to childcare spaces
Bowes expresses concern about the crisis in the healthcare system and the rushed announcement of a $10-a-day childcare policy, and didn’t take the time to get things right to get headlines. She argues that parents who rely on part-time care should not be collateral damage in the minister's desire to score a great headline. Bowes questions whether the Duncan will work with childcare workers to ensure that no one loses their space as a result of the announcement. Duncan responds by assuring that no spaces will be cut, and he emphasizes that he got this deal done 3 years early. Bowes continues to press for answers, stating that the government needs to listen to parents and childcare providers who stand to lose access to their spots. She argues that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for working moms in Saskatoon and Whitewood. Duncan questions the opposition's inconsistent stance on the policy and its impact on the economy.
\NOTE Duncan’s comment about the NDP being inconsistent is nothing but absurd. He is still positioning this as his achievement, but reality is he accepted the $10 a day, he didn’t work for it at all. I also didn’t fact check school funding numbers.. It’s clearly underfunded regardless.*
Funding for education
Matt Love (NDP) vs Dustin Duncan (SaskParty)
Love chimes up that Prairie Valley School division has now started a charity to continue to keep their school running. Duncan insists that he has foundations in place to keep the schools going, and his side of the isle laughs out loud at Love, then he claims Saskatchewan is the highest spending on education in the country. Love returns back that he asked about this funding in 2020, and Duncan told him “We are not going to rely on bake sales to ensure that we have a continuation of a safe return to work” and asks how bottle drives compare as a funding method. Duncan again insists that they’re giving a lot of money to schools, and asks if Love doesn’t want people with a lot of money to help fund the schools, and cites the Brownlee family (may be spelled wrong, I don’t know who they are.)
Government Support for Harm Reduction 2:18:15
Vicki Mowatt (NDP) vs Everette Hindley (SaskParty)
Latest overdose numbers, 103 deaths in two months this year, same as all of 2016. This conversation happens daily. Hindley says that they have a going forward plan of additional funding. Mowatt continues to press for immediate action, Hindley justifies the money that has been spent but doesn’t address the current record, but has a going forward plan.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
Bill No. 109 — The Trespass to Property Amendment Act, 2022 2:22:00
Nicole Sarauer (NDP)
Says that they have put very serious concerns on the record about the bill, how it would affect stakeholders. She brings up the premiers tweet about federal workers going on to private property and calls it a redundant bill since people already need to abide by these laws. Cites concerns from Saskel, SaskEnergy and highways workers who are concerns about the rhetoric and their safety.
Bill No. 116 — The Plant Health Act 2:25:06
Vicki Mowatt (NDP)
Notes importance of pest control in agriculture. She is leaving more questions to their critic.
Bill No. 117 — The Saskatchewan Firearms Act 2:27:45
Betty Nippi-Albright (NDP)
Cites her experience of her husband being shot by an illegal firearm, as well as being an indigenous person who relies on firearms for their way of life. She shares the concerns of FSIN regarding lack of consultation. She wants more consultation with impact communities.
Bill No. 118 — The Warrant Compliance Act 2:34:32
Vicki Mowatt (NDP)
She agrees with powers to the police to help find violent reoffenders. Again raises concerns about who is a repeat violent offender, there are definitions missing, and she is concerned about unintended consequence for families, especially kids.
Bill No. 122 — The Saskatchewan Revenue Agency Act 2:37:56
Doyle Vermette (NDP)
Asks why they are doing this, he’s been asking every reading but isn’t getting an answer. Says there was no consultation, and now business will need to file two taxes, one provincial one federal. No answers provided. He cites the cost of a new crown, and says that he has heard ministers in the Saskparty say that they can raise taxes, and they’ll still get voted in. And when the result is negative, they’ll say something about the liberal ndp federal government and put their hand out begging for federal dollars.
Bill No. 124 — The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Amendment Act 2:45:38
Jennifer Bowes (NDP)
Cites once again there are mixed responses from stakeholders, and wants the government to consult.
Bill No. 126 — The Summary Offences Procedure Amendment Act, 2022 2:52:58
Nathanial Teed (NDP)
He’s happy about allowing first nations to enforce their own laws, bylaws, summar offense tickets, time limits. He’s in favour.
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This will be archived on SaskPoli\**. I am open to linking missed or relevant factual information provided, as well as correcting inaccuracies.**\**