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Active vs All Terrain

2023.03.29 01:36 dc456 Active vs All Terrain

Hi,
I’m looking for a shoe/boot to wear when travelling, and Blundstones were recommended.
My use case is a lot of time walking and hiking, as well as driving. Hiking can be anything from gravel paths, to muddy hillsides, to clambering over wet boulders, and often for 10 miles a day or more.
Weather wise it really is a bit of everything, so ideally breathable in heat, and also usable in snow with extra socks. Water-resistance is really important as I don’t avoid the rain and mud, and if they do get wet crossing a stream they need to dry quickly.
Aesthetically I’d like to be able to wear them with shorts, but also dress them up for restaurants, etc. From photos I they’ll both do for this, just in slightly different styles.
Durability is not that important. Obviously they have to hold up during use, but I’d rather wear through the right pair of shoes annually than have the wrong pair last 10 years.
Finally, comfort is very important. All the above is no good if I feel like I’m carrying some concrete blocks on my feet.
The two styles that seem to stand out for all that are the Active and All Terrain.
The obvious differences to me seem to be the Active are lighter and probably more comfortable for daily wear, but don’t have the durability and grip of the All Terrains. I expect the All Terrains would probably be warmer too, so better in winter.
Does that sound about right? Have I missed anything?
If you had to have one pair, and could find yourself doing almost any activity in any climate, which would you choose?
Thanks!
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2023.03.29 00:45 Independent_Bike_923 Average applicant gets average results......don't really know how to feel at this point.......

I might have to explain some stuff about myself to clear any potential confusions you may have, so do please read till the end.
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General Info
Activities/Extracurriculars:
Letters of Recommendations:
Essays
Interviews
With the one and only WashU and I took my chance. I would give it a 7/10 as I feel like I could've asked more questions as my interviewer led the conversation more than I did.
Decisions (RD/EA/ED/Rolling)
Waiting on: Duke, Yale (no hopes for these two in a realistic sense) and Saint Louis University (maybe might have a chance on this one)
Personal things to add:
So, I am from the United States but had to move to Asia a couple of years ago due to personal family circumstances. But the thing is that I've never felt adapted to the new environment and people here. It was and is honestly tough to make friends and develop connections here as I'm not too fluent in the local language either. This is the main reason that I feel like made my high school journey was quite turbulent. During my first two years I was a below average student in terms of grades (with a lot Bs and Cs) and found it hard to motivate myself to do more in extracurriculars. While the pandemic helped me change my academic strategies and perform much better in the remaining three years of high school, I just didn't put in the effort in my extracurriculars (which was due to the different environment and type of people here and the fear of not being to balance it out with my academics as I did not want to take any chances if my grades fell again).
You may also be wondering why I applied to some of the T25/T50 colleges too. Well, honestly, I only wanted to apply to Yale and Johns Hopkins (based on my personal interest even though I never stood a chance) but my parents kind of pushed me to apply to other top colleges too (as they thought I would have a good shot since I come from a pretty complicated Asian background and other stuff) But even despite that I feel like I should've gone test optional for these top colleges as the medians were clearly higher than 1450. However, my counsellor continued to persuade me to send them to these top colleges as it would make me a better applicant than those who did not submit (idk if that's true lol). I should've known better tbh as I was pretty clueless about this. But my extracurriculars were pretty weak too.
I plan to do medicine and now that I have some acceptances at some middle tier to average schools, I'll have to decide soon. I also have the option of doing medicine from the Asian country where I'm currently residing in (which unlike the US does not require any undergrad prior to med school and you can directly matriculate after completing high school). It also takes 5 years (vs 8 years in the USA) and is much cheaper too. But because of my experiences here in middle school and high school outside the classroom and realms of academics and with the lack of connections and issues I've faced, I'm kind of unsure if I want to even consider it here as med school life is really challenging.
Anyways, I've just always wanted to go back to the United States to not only do medicine but also to bring a change in myself both personally and for my family after living here in Asia and now I have the chance to do so (even though it might be a bit more expensive). I feel like I had the potential to do so much better, but I feel my personal circumstances really brought me down. I apologize if this all felt too personal and came across as being cringey and ungrateful. It's just that this has all been over my head for the past few months and did not have anyone other than my parents to discuss this with as I don't really have any close friends here and I thought this would be a great opportunity to share this with you all on this subreddit page which is mostly full of people with 1500+ SAT scores, perfect GPAs and stellar ECs (no hate to them though, they are honestly pretty motivating to me Haha).
I would appreciate any feedback from y'all!
Thank you and good luck with your applications everyone :))
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2023.03.29 00:37 Polik61 How exactly did Mike help Lola in the first season?

Hi,
I just finished episode eight, season one (Identity crisis), where Mike at the end gets fake Harvard diploma from Lola. I do not get why did she made him this sort of favor.
From what I got, she wanted her relationship with her dad to be fixed, did Mike someone managed to do that and I missed it? Even if so, wouldn't she pay him back by helping with Harvey's and Louis embezzlement case?
Thanks for you insight.
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2023.03.28 23:19 OfAshes [A Game of Chess] - Chapter 35 - Bridging the Gap

Story Teaser: Chess is truly an interesting game, even with only one board. Managing the wants of your pawns, the directions they want to go against the ones you need them to - it is said that the God of Chess was the only one who understood it properly, and, as everyone knows, all the gods died centuries ago, in the Thousand Years War.
But this game is different. 3 pairs of players with 3 boards stacked on top of one another, a single Wild Card crowning the final game. That Wild Card is Melony, a girl living in the dying City who abruptly finds herself thrown into a world that confuses past, future, and present. Who will be the victor, and what does it mean to win?
Chapter Teaser: Where there are impossibly border-accurate rivers, there are cool bridges!
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IT WASN’T THAT THE City was quieter at night, but that it was filled with a different kind of noise. The lamps that were haphazardly dangling from any available windowsill or perch filled the streets with a soft artificial light, a sharp contrast to the dim silver starlight that floated down from above. Although there were perhaps not as many people wandering the streets, those that were out and about moved with a purpose, feet pounding into the dry concrete.
Melony was wary of the voices and the light, a habit born from too many nights spent walking back to her home in the half-darkness, but, despite this learned fear, she still felt… lighter at night. She always had, even though she couldn’t really explain why.
She wished Sora were here, with her bright green eyes and contagious smile, but she’d obviously been nervous about going into the Wilds. Besides, someone needed to stay behind and look after the Sector, a job that Tock had been doing alone for far too long. Though she and Samheim had their earpieces, Samheim had been unsure whether they’d work once they were in the Wilds.
“This way,” Mel said, making a sharp turn onto a side street. They were taking the South bridge out of the City, which was in Gemstone territory. Although it was a fair distance away from the Sector, it had the least amount of pieces scattered around it. Mel wanted to avoid unnecessary conflict right now, even if she was making the first move.
Sora, Samheim, and Melony had plotted out a rather roundabout route to the bridge. The Gemstones’ active Sector, E1, was positioned directly to the right of the bridge, and Mel wanted to avoid going near it. That meant that the two of them, and Daederisha, were skirting around the bottom wall of the Inner City. Next, they’d turn South and head towards the bridge.
Mel breathed out and tried to steady her nerves, feeling the weight of the chessboard in her bag. She almost paused to take it out and check the layout of the pieces, but stopped herself before she could. “This was a bad idea,” she muttered, drawing Samheim’s attention.
“Is it?” he asked at the same time that Daederisha remarked, Nah. Not much point in being a Wild Card if you don’t do anything, right?
Melony sighed and tucked her hands into her pockets, feeling her hair swing behind her and her scarf shift on her neck. They’d weighed the pros and cons of this decision, but, in the end, rationality did nothing to combat the last-minute nerves that were sneaking up on her.
“Look, Mel, it’s fine,” said Samheim, making another turn onto a side street.
“We’re going into the Wilds,” she replied doubtfully, one hand on the shrunken version of Mohs’ staff and the other tightly gripping a flashlight.
Samheim shrugged. “It’s fine,” he said easily. “We’re prepared.”
Mel’s gaze shifted down to where his Enchanted pistol sat on his belt, along with several daggers, a flashlight, and a variety of other odds and ends. “Sam, you’re armed to the teeth and so am I,” she snapped.
“Yup,” he said. “What part of ‘we’re prepared’ wasn’t I clear about?”
Melony sighed, running a hand down her face. It wasn’t whether they were prepared or not, it was what they were preparing for. The Wilds were a dangerous place, and those who journeyed back and forth between them and the City, Wildsmen, often came back injured, or worse, not at all. The Wilds were… wild, for lack of a better word, and they only seemed to get more dangerous as the years went by.
They reached the bridge in what felt both like an eternity and no time at all. It wasn’t anything fancy; just a simple, slightly curved slab of stone that passed over the Border River and connected the City to the Wilds. Mel took one step across, then another, then paused.
There, on the Wilds side of the bridge, were two very familiar figures, one tall with a severe expression and one short and holding a staff. Mel barely constrained a snort and started forward again, gasped, and stopped, nearly pitching forward and off the bridge before Samheim caught her. She had closed her eyes with the onset of pain, and when she opened them, she had the odd feeling that she was somewhere else.
The bridge was embossed with grand designs carved from simple wood, inserted into the gray stone that made up the arch that was the bridge. The railings were tall and elegant, a far cry from the simple stone slab that now filled its place. In the rational part of her mind, Melony knew that she was still standing on that almost flat block of gray stone. Still, she couldn’t keep her mind from getting caught up in the torrent of emotions that this memory, if that’s what it was, was pouring into her.
The world was dim and yet illuminated by a translucent blue haze; every object emitting a faint light and yet still shrouded in darkness. In the middle of the bridge stood a tall man, one that Melony recognized. She’d seen him twice before now. The first time, in the dream, had been when he died. The second, in a mural, had been when he was alive. This time, then, must be somewhere in between.
On the other side of the bridge, the side that connected to the Wilds, she saw battle. There was battle on the bridge, too, Maradak wielding a sharpened sword that whistled through the air and looked far more suited for decoration than for combat. He looked tired, so very very tired, and Melony could see that his strength was fading.
Unconsciously, her eyes not under her control, she followed his gaze to the other side of the River. She saw flashes of battle and magic, arrows flying through the air and runes glowing in a multitude of colors.
It was a losing battle. Melony knew it, somehow, though whether the conclusion was carefully drawn from her surroundings or spoon fed by the memory that surrounded her was impossible to tell.
As she watched, Maradak seemed to straighten with a realization. He stabbed his sword down, shattering the bridge. The noise was like an explosion, and she could see the monumental effort it took for him to destroy something of his own creation. Then, he was falling, and she was falling with him.
“Maradak!” screamed a voice. Melony thought she might’ve recognized it from her first ‘vision,’ but she wasn’t sure. “Are you all right. You…”
“...nearly drowned!” exclaimed Samheim, scowling. “Melony? Melony! Are you even listening to me?”
“No,” forced out Mel , pushing her eyes open. She was still standing on the bridge, Samheim’s quick reflexes having prevented her from tumbling over the edge. She gasped for breath, and the world quietly resumed its normal pattern. She shook her head, trying to expel the images she’d seen from overlapping onto what actually was, then took a breath and practically ran off the bridge.
“Vision,” she said weakly once Samheim followed her off the bridge. “Like the dream. But I was awake this time.” She took a few breaths to calm down, slowly returning her heart to its normal, steady rhythm, rather than the accelerated mess it was right now.
“I noticed,” grumbled Samheim, looking thoughtful for a moment. “I’ll make sure to pay attention in case it happens again. Shall we get going?”
Melony nodded, grateful to her friend, and spun Mohs’ staff, extending it. “Of course,” she said, smiling.
“Oh, you’re not going to invite us?” came another voice, and Mel stiffened. She’d completely forgotten about the two figures she’d seen while crossing the bridge, and she barely managed to stifle a laugh as Marcos glared indignantly at the two of them.
They were obviously being controlled by the Kings, but they’d probably follow even if Mel said ‘no.’ Besides, it would be nice to have the help in the Wilds. Mel would rather fall prey to a scheme of the Kings’ making than succumb to some danger lurking deep in the Wilds.
Oh, like you’d need one, remarked Daederisha, shaking Mel out of her thoughts. That was another point in the pair’s favor: the sword, although its loyalties were questionable, seemed to trust them. You’re going to follow even if she says no, which she’s not going to.
“Obviously,” said Therma easily, golden eyes calm and full of something like amusement. “What else would we be doing?”
“Not following us?” suggested Samheim, though it was obvious that he didn’t mind them coming along. Mel smiled as the group – her group – started forward, pushing their way into the Wilds, Therma and Marcos bantering back and forth about something or other.
Still, even as they bounced their words off of each other, Mel didn’t miss the look of concern they directed towards her, or the worry in their eyes.
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It would be inaccurate to say that Marsha was once again having doubts. That statement would imply that she had, at some point, stopped having them, and only recently restarted.
No, it would be far more accurate to say that the intensity of Marsha’s doubts increased drastically as she leaned back in her chair, shooting a concerned glance at Simon. He mirrored the look, arms crossed over his chest.
“Is it…” Marsha started, swallowing in an attempt to soothe her parched throat. “Is it too much for her? The boundary between past and present? She is a mortal, after all.”
Simon shifted in his seat. “I’m sure he planned through this,” he said. “You can’t form a proper strategy without understanding the conditions you’re in.”
Marsha sighed, then hesitated, trying to properly form her thoughts into words. “We’re not dealing with technology, Simon. We’re dealing with chess, something that is innately magical. Odd things happen when different things are combined, and it would be impossible for him to properly predict this.”
Her friend considered this for a moment, gray eyes twinkling. “It doesn’t seem to be harming her,” he said slowly. “And even if it were to happen in a dangerous situation, she has others to protect her while she recovers.”
Marsha tipped her head to one side, considering this. “True,” she said. “It might even be a benefit – knowing… knowing what happened.” Her voice barely even wavered at the second part of her sentence, but she could feel the press of a thousand emotions behind her eyes, threatening to spill over in tears and unkind words.
She wanted to scream. Wanted to throttle her past self and demand an answer for why she’d agreed to play along with this mad charade. Wanted to, for the millionth time, ask Simon why. Why are you doing this? This can’t be fixed.
She’d asked that question enough times to know exactly how he’d answer, though: I’m not trying to fix it. I’m trying to make it better.
Marsha forced the thoughts from her head. She’d always been like this, making promises that she didn’t want to keep for the sole purpose of forcing herself to keep them. She didn’t want to do this, but, at the same time, she desperately wanted to help Simon, wanted this to succeed, wanted all the dreams she’d once had to come true.
Maybe that was why she’d made that promise to Allessa, all those years ago. A stupid, foolish promise. A promise that she regretted making. A promise she was so very desperately glad she’d made.
Maybe that was why she’d made this promise to Simon, too. What else was she going to do? Sit down and cry for another few centuries? Wait until everyone else died?
Maybe she was stuck in an endless cycle of lying to herself, and the promises were her desperately clinging to the truth.
Maybe…
No. Stop. Maybe she didn’t care why she’d made those promises. Maybe she should stop thinking about depressing things and focus on keeping those promises. Maybe she was dragging herself down into the depths of her mind and she should stop doing that, because no good would come from being stuck with herself for too long.
Maybe she should open her damn eyes before Simon started to wonder if she’d gone to sleep.
Marsha forced a smile, and it was easier than she expected. “No matter what way this goes,” she said, surprising herself, and probably Simon. “I think this was a good idea.”
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2023.03.28 23:08 damnbeautifulday 42 [M4F] #LosAngeles - Best Case Scenario for an older guy and younger woman

Here's the best case scenario of how this goes, for me at least:
You can intro me to music I should be listening to, and you'll probably be nice and listen to the music I try to turn you onto once or twice.
I'll listen to you vent about your life, not as someone to tell you what to do, but as someone who's made all of the bad decisions before and isn't going to judge you for it.
You'll let me bitch about being old, and hopefully put me on and tell me I don't look that old at all.
Oh, and we're going to fuck.
And not fuck like I'm going to pump you a couple of times and roll over like your high school boyfriend did. We are going to learn each other's bodies. We are going to talk about all the dirty ideas and fantasies we have, without judgement, and even take a few for a spin. We are going to figure out what gets each other off. We are both going to cum hard, and not be able to wait to do it again. We aren't going to be afraid to acknowledge the sex is the real basis of this. And yeah, you are turned on by fucking an older married guy. And yeah, I'm turned on by fucking a hot younger girl. We are ok with being each other's little secrets, expressing our kinky desires, and sharing our dirty thoughts. We'll also laugh, smile, and enjoy each other's company along the way.
I'm 42, fairly attractive (5'8", dad bod alert), somewhat intelligent. I'm full of bad jokes and sharp wit. I love going down on a woman, and I love making them laugh and feel good about themselves. I don't take life too seriously, but I take the people in my life seriously, and don't fuck around with their feelings, boundaries, or emotions. I don't smoke cigarettes, but I do spank cute backsides. Please be in LA or close by.
If you've read this far, tell me, what is the best care scenario for what you were hoping to find on this subreddit?
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2023.03.28 23:04 thefalsephilosopher MVA Experience (first pregnancy, first loss)

Hi all, there are some really good posts here about MVA (manual vacuum aspiration) but I wanted to add mine as well, since it was maybe a little different than others’. I am currently recuperating on the couch after having it done this morning, so it’s all still pretty fresh. I was about 7 weeks along and found out yesterday it was nonviable, but had been told a week prior that things weren’t looking quite right. Overall I’m glad I went with this option, and would go this route again if I had to. I was so nervous going into this that I was shaking and shook through most of the procedure, but it was nowhere near as bad or as painful as I anticipated. The procedure was performed in my fertility clinic by my RE.
I was prescribed Azithromycin 500mg (antibiotic) to take the night before the procedure. I was also prescribed Misoprostol 200mg x2 to be inserted vaginally 4-6 hours before the procedure. I experienced some light cramping from these, but nothing else. Finally I was prescribed some Naproxen 220mg (Aleve) to take an hour before the procedure. This was the only pain medication I received.
After an initial transvaginal ultrasound to locate everything, they inserted the speculum and cleansed the cervix with iodine. They then gave me a shot of lidocaine to the cervix, which I didn’t feel at all. They gave 3 more shots of lidocaine and I only felt the cotton swabs on the inside of my vaginal canal as they applied pressure to stop the bleeding from the shots. They then dilated my cervix (no pain, maybe some pressure) and inserted the tube from the vacuum/ big suctiony syringe thing. They suctioned everything out in two goes, made sure I wasn’t bleeding too much, and pulled everything out. They then performed another TV ultrasound to make sure they’d gotten everything.
I was told ahead of time that it was either the first shot of lidocaine or hearing the vacuum that was the worst part. In my case neither of these were true— I didn’t feel the shot, and the sound didn’t even register. The worst part for me was the actual suctioning, that felt like a very strong pinching and cramping higher up in my abdomen than I expected. Much worse than period cramps, but mercifully short. I was flexing the hell out of my hands because it was all I could do haha, but both times were less than 10 seconds each. Afterwards they removed the pads underneath me so I didn’t have to see all the blood. I laid on the table for another ten minutes or so while the Dr. cleaned up the removed tissue.
My husband was in there with me, though the extra chair in the room was positioned at the end of the bed/table, so he saw EVERYTHING. In the future I’d bring an eye mask because the lights were so bright that I ended up putting my pants over my eyes lol. I asked to see the sac once it had been removed, and since the Dr. was cleaning it for genetic testing I got a good look, though there wasn’t much to actually see.
What I also did not expect was how much lighter I felt emotionally immediately afterwards. I fully expected to be sobbing through the entire experience and for the rest of the day, but I felt like myself afterwards. I’d lost the pregnancy/ miscarriage tunnel vision that I’d been living in for the past several weeks in large part (I think) because I was no longer carrying around the hopelessness of this future life I’d been imagining these past few weeks.
Since being home there’s been very minimal bleeding and very mild period-like cramping. We were told we could try again in about 2-3 weeks when my hCG levels come down, at which point they would do another TV US to check for a follicle. He said I may or may not get a period when my hCG drops, because they removed all the tissue that a period would consist of. And that was it, it took about 30 mins mostly because the nurse forgot to prep a lot of stuff and had to keep running out to get them. My doctor talked me through the whole thing and kept checking in with me to make sure I was ok. Hopefully no one ever needs to read this, but if so I hope it can provide some reassurance to someone in a similar position.
TL;DR tolerable pain and discomfort, emotionally felt better afterwards
Edit: Also want to add, pee beforehand even if you think you don’t need to go. The pressure on your bladder from the speculum just hanging out there is enough to make you very uncomfortable for the entire thing.
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2023.03.28 22:44 freshwaterfreshlife Seriously, how could anyone ever fall for this lockdown insanity? A fifth-grader could probably see through the absurdity. (A personal rant)

I would have loved to write this three years ago when lockdowns started. I'm doing it now. See it as my personal therapy that I didn't had in three years. This is long overdue for me. It's about all the arguments in favor of lockdowns we were being fed.
I’m actually not that well-read about the vaccines, the variants, transmission statistics and all that jazz. Many of this sub have a much more intimate knowledge about these things than I do. This is actually my main point: The whole time during this insanity I have always been astonished that a layman or a child could pierce holes into the pro lockdown arguments. How could people ever fall for this shit? Let's run this through.
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Shouldn’t the burden of proof be on the pro-lockdown crowd?
You know, these are really far-reaching measures. Why didn’t we do this during SARS or the swine flu? I didn’t notice anything about the swine flu back in 2009. At least tell me what makes this virus so extraordinary that measures like lockdowns are suddenly necessary and even sacrosant? The burden of proof should be on you.
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Human societes are a delicate collection of routines, behaviours and circumstances. If we need measures to contain the virus, shouldn’t we strive to make these measures as little invasive as possible?
Isn’t this a giant mass experiment we’ver never done before in modern history? Isn’t it foreseeable that this will change the world in thousands of ways we cannot even anticipate at the time we implement those lockdowns? Therefore, shouldn't we think through any less invasive alternatives?
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This is a respiratory virus. It basically transmits when people breathe. Doesn’t this make containing it at all impossible from the onset? Especially given normal human behavior we can expect?
(I’m surprised that they didn’t come up with „We should people prevent from breathing“, but I think we weren’t far from that.)
Your lockdown models will surely work out fine when it comes to prevention if 99 % of the people comply with it all the time. I remember a big uproar in the German press because of some teenagers having parties in secret, which could have made many measures functionally useless. (Oh dear.) Well, my dear "experts": This is exactly what you can expect. Teenagers meeting in secret? Two co-workers sharing a cigarette during lunch time „when nobody’s going to see us“? People not wearing masks when they relocate and move out the furniture? „It’s just for a few minutes“. Two old friends meeting each other at a walk and talking where they don't have 6 ft distance between each other? And a thousand other instances like these. Society would probably collapse if people would only interact in 100 % accordance with the rules. Either you take into account actual human behavior or you'll be disappointed. No wonder this whole lockdown thing is an invention by the Communist Party of China: That this could ever be expected to succeed is so insane that only communist ideological hardliners with no regard for human nature could actually believe in it.
Basically lockdowns could only work if 99 % goes according to plan. If in any other area of life a person would tell you about his/her grandiose plan where he will achieve his goals if everything goes according to plan, you would immediately tell that person: That’s the worst plan ever – expect things to go wrong.
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If you actually want to go through with lockdowns, the best motivation for people to endure them would actually be a very clear and logical end date and no extensions afer that.
Moving the goalposts is the worst thing you can do if you want to keep the people’s motivation at a high level. Two weeks, four weeks, two months, the whole winter, until the vaccine is there, until the high-risk-population has been vaccineted, until we have a high vaccination quota, until a mild variant emerges - you get the point. That depletes populations and you're achieving the opposite, dear lockdown fanatics.
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I remember at one point some German bloggers actually wet their pants when they saw Australia’s strategy.
There was this infamous stunt where all of Melbourne had to get back into lockdown and one match of the Australian Open was suddenly interrupted, the visitors sent home. This was hailed by some as "the right strategy we should emulate". Are you completely insane? A few cases in a city and it's lockdown again? How can people expect to have any kind of normal everyday life under such a bizarre regime? That’s psychological torture on a mass scale. I was at loss for words at this point.
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We need a test strategy and more testing!
Did anyone actually bring up the fact that going to a test station for every little activity of your life and than waiting in line, taking the test, waiting for the test result to be delivered, showing the test result, is more than just "a small nuisance"? Infact it’s damn annoying at best. It's also enormously time-consuming and absurd. God beware if all of this fuss would be in vain if the test are actually not that accurate...
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Lockdowns are so enormous and all-compassing that they create a gigantic sunk-cost-fallcacy for politicians.
The politicians invested so much in this shit and destroyed so many things, it has to amount to something. And since the longer the lockdown, the greater the harm, their only incentive is basically to double down and hope the lockdowns "work". What a perverse incentive structure.
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I know I've asked this a while ago, but again: Why the heck can’t we increase hospital capacity? At the end of 2021 this was still the ultimate argument for restrictions in Germany. So let me get this straight: We can do everything else and totally destroy society but we can't increase hospital capacity even if our lives depend on it?
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This will go on until a vaccine is available
Are you fucking kidding me? What if the vaccines would have taken five or seven years to develop? What then? Lockdown for years? (In a way, it was tragic that vaccines became available relatively soon, because otherwise we would have faced a situation where the whole insanity may have revealed itself more openly)
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Where are classical liberals and leftists in all of this?
Let's remember the 2000's: Liberals were all over state overreach in fighting terrorism, fighting against economic inequality and recognizing mental health problems. So: How could any of these people ever support lockdowns? I will never get over the fact that people who argued against Anti-Terrorism-Acts fifteen years ago let the state run amok much crazier than during the entire War on Terror. All of their former principles thrown out of the window just so these people can engage in an endless cycle of virtue-signalling because „If we admit lockdowns were wrong, right-wingers would have been right" (no pun intended). Twitter is one hell of a drug.
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Other respiratory virueses come back with a vengeance?
Don't we create a much greater problem by denying exposure to other viruses? Before Covid: Basically the annual flu season is a problem. The winter after lockdowns: Covid and the flu season and even the common cold are now a problem. Doesn’t the problem with respiratory viruses get even bigger the more we lockdown? Reminds me of an OCD patient who obsessively washes his hands for fear of germs only to weaken his skin and actually be more susceptile for germs.
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Don't we need some kind of guideline after this under what circumstances lockdowns should be on the table again?
A question especially for lockdown supporters: Shouldn’t we, you know, precisely determine under what circumstances lockdowns can be repeated? If a virus like this comes up again, wouldn’t it be good if society knows if and when to expect a lockdown? Like at what death rate would lockdowns come into play again? (Hopefully never!) Why is nobody doing this?
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Also: Couldn’t we have actually done the best focused protection strategy with only a small part of the whole money we threw out of the window for this? Cost-benefit analysis, anyone?
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Why does it always seem like simple observations let the whole lockdown logic crumble? I don’t remember at any time that any of those questions were satisfingly discussed or even answered. Instead one insane talking point after another was pushed through the media. As you see, I didn’t even mention any of the more „scientific“ things (like mutations or fatality rates) in my post. Hence why I think a fifth-grader could bring this whole lockdown logic to fall .
I surely hope some children actually did this and the adults around them actually suspected that the world had gone crazy.
(On a personal note: Thank you my dear politicians for fucking up my life. I was 27 and had just overcome a long depression when you throw me back. Now I'm getting 31 soon without ever actually "living" my twenties and having a shitload of other problems which were excarbated by your decisions.)
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2023.03.28 22:41 Fostao19 LVMH Valuation - Luxury Business, Diversification and Valuation?

Hello guys! This time I will value LVMH. Over the past 5 years, they have achieved exceptional returns with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.2%. This smashes the S&P500, which had a yearly return of 10.6% in the last 5 years, by a margin of over 18% annually.
Imgur: The magic of the Internet
This total return can be attributed to their dividends and as well as their revenue growth (13.18% CAGR) but especially their earnings growth which was around 21% CAGR, means the company increased profitability in this period and the increasing multiple that the company trades right now at a P/E of 29x and in 2018 was around 25x. The company has been becoming more and more expensive for the past few years in terms of their multiples but this is with a reason, but LVMH has been delivering what they promise and growing their revenues and profitability every single year except for 2020.
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Revenue CAGR L5Y EPS CAGR L5Y DPS CAGR LY5
13.18% 21.38% 19.14%
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Company Description

LVMH Moet Hennessy today has more than 75 brands in the luxury business, going from fashion and leather, wines and spirits, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewely. The company brands are for example Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Guerlain, Kenzo, Marc Jacobs, Tiffany & Co, Moët & Chandon, Hennessy, Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Dom Pérignon, Maison Ruinart, Le Bon Marché or Séphora.
Company Sales by business segment: (growth with constant exchange rates the past year):
Company Sales by Geography:

Valuation (Discounted Cash Flow)

Based on the above calculations, it appears that the company is slightly overvalued. Accounting for the quality of the company this makes sense, as a high-quality company and a consistent one this is just a case of a quality company at a fair price.
BUT:
Dior owns 41.1% of LVMH. 1 Dior Share = 1.14 LVMH Share.
So, if we buy Dior, actually LVMH is slightly undervalued, which may constitute a buying opportunity.

Benjamin Graham Valuation Model

Risks

Currency:
Acquisitions:

TLDR

LVMH is slightly undervalued if we buy the stock DIOR. They are quite diversified in a lot of different industries that limit their exposures and while their products have long product cycles and iconic heritage collections along with brand diversification, control over distribution and controlled supply makes LVMH a great business.
They have a wide moat in a lot of their business (Fashion & Leather, Wines & Spirits, Jewlery & Watches) as represented as recurring buyers represent over half of LVMH's Revenue. At this moment is a great business at a fair price and growing in every single metric. As a note, the voting rights are unevenly distributed to favour the founding family, while they own 47.48% of the company they have 63.46% of the voting rights.

Relevant News:

Présentation PowerPoint (lvmh-static.com)
LVMH's shares wobble after China takes margin toll Reuters,China%20disruption%20on%20its%20margins.)
Louis Vuitton expected to raise prices as much as 20% in China Reuters
LVMH could pick Pietro Beccari as new Louis Vuitton CEO - paper Reuters
LVMH Decides One Top Provençal Rosé Brand is Not Enough Wine Spectator
Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Any investment decisions should be made after considering your individual financial situation, risk tolerance, and investment objectives. This analysis does not guarantee any specific investment results and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Additionally, the use of this analysis does not create or imply any professional or fiduciary relationship. The author of this analysis does not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided.
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2023.03.28 22:41 Fostao19 LVMH Valuation - Luxury Business and Diversification and what about Valuation?

Hello guys! This time I will value LVMH. Over the past 5 years, they have achieved exceptional returns with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.2%. This smashes the S&P500, which had a yearly return of 10.6% in the last 5 years, by a margin of over 18% annually.
Imgur: The magic of the Internet
This total return can be attributed to their dividends and as well as their revenue growth (13.18% CAGR) but especially their earnings growth which was around 21% CAGR, means the company increased profitability in this period and the increasing multiple that the company trades right now at a P/E of 29x and in 2018 was around 25x. The company has been becoming more and more expensive for the past few years in terms of their multiples but this is with a reason, but LVMH has been delivering what they promise and growing their revenues and profitability every single year except for 2020.
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Revenue CAGR L5Y EPS CAGR L5Y DPS CAGR LY5
13.18% 21.38% 19.14%
​

Company Description

LVMH Moet Hennessy today has more than 75 brands in the luxury business, going from fashion and leather, wines and spirits, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewely. The company brands are for example Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Guerlain, Kenzo, Marc Jacobs, Tiffany & Co, Moët & Chandon, Hennessy, Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Dom Pérignon, Maison Ruinart, Le Bon Marché or Séphora.
Company Sales by business segment: (growth with constant exchange rates the past year):
Company Sales by Geography:

Valuation (Discounted Cash Flow)

Based on the above calculations, it appears that the company is slightly overvalued. Accounting for the quality of the company this makes sense, as a high-quality company and a consistent one this is just a case of a quality company at a fair price.
BUT:
Dior owns 41.1% of LVMH. 1 Dior Share = 1.14 LVMH Share.
So, if we buy Dior, actually LVMH is slightly undervalued, which may constitute a buying opportunity.

Benjamin Graham Valuation Model

Risks

Currency:
Acquisitions:

TLDR

LVMH is slightly undervalued if we buy the stock DIOR. They are quite diversified in a lot of different industries that limit their exposures and while their products have long product cycles and iconic heritage collections along with brand diversification, control over distribution and controlled supply makes LVMH a great business.
They have a wide moat in a lot of their business (Fashion & Leather, Wines & Spirits, Jewlery & Watches) as represented as recurring buyers represent over half of LVMH's Revenue. At this moment is a great business at a fair price and growing in every single metric. As a note, the voting rights are unevenly distributed to favour the founding family, while they own 47.48% of the company they have 63.46% of the voting rights.

Relevant News:

Présentation PowerPoint (lvmh-static.com)
LVMH's shares wobble after China takes margin toll Reuters,China%20disruption%20on%20its%20margins.)
Louis Vuitton expected to raise prices as much as 20% in China Reuters
LVMH could pick Pietro Beccari as new Louis Vuitton CEO - paper Reuters
LVMH Decides One Top Provençal Rosé Brand is Not Enough Wine Spectator
Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Any investment decisions should be made after considering your individual financial situation, risk tolerance, and investment objectives. This analysis does not guarantee any specific investment results and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Additionally, the use of this analysis does not create or imply any professional or fiduciary relationship. The author of this analysis does not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided.
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2023.03.28 21:33 rfe2022 My experience with Plan B

So while looking up a bunch of others' experience going through this myself, I didn't find anyone with my exact experience/timing so I thought I'd write it out so that just in case someone needs to know this exact scenario.
So. I am very regular. To the hour. & 5 days long.
My period ended Feb 17th. Had a lot of sex on the weekend. On Monday morning the 20th, had sex again but the condom broke. Definite ejaculation inside. My guy freaked out, but I figured since my period ended 3 days earlier, the odds of anything happening were slim. I wasnt due to ovulate for 5 days after that. However, to ease his nerves I took Plan B (the one step, one pill)
No side effects.
One week later on Feb 28th I got a 'period'. It was 5 days but lighter, though not too much lighter than normally. My period SHOULD have come March 11th. However it did not. So I thought "maybe the pill restarted my cycle". However, if going by that, my period should have started March 26th. Still waiting, it has not come yet.
A little nervous I took a pregnancy test. Negative. By now it should have an accurate reading since it has been over 4 weeks since the sex. But nope. No period. And I haven't even had any cramping or anything. It just...hasnt come. I have had regular clear stretchy discharge (sry tmi) that usually happens during ovulation, so I was thinking eh itll probably come asap. But nope.
Now, I guess I am a LITTLE nervous, but with that negative test I really doubt I'm pregnant. (Cross fingers). Since Im not on birth control, I think the plan b pill really really messed up my cycle.
I also started doing keto on March 13th, so the drastic change in my diet also probably didnt help, and little sleep these last two weeks because of stressful work project.
But even though Im still waiting for lovely mother nature's gift, I wanted to say that if someone has this experience of taking it 3 days after their period ended, don't worry yourself to death.
Of course, I'll update if I don't get my period by the end of April and I take another test and it's positive....but hoping this can help someone not worry too too much.
Take care girls.
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2023.03.28 21:22 lIlIlIIlIIIlIIIIIl Help Deciding Between Daiwa Tatula SV TW and Shimano MGL 150

I've been doing some research about modern baitcasting reels in my budget and it's come down to one of the two:
Daiwa Tatula SV TW Casting Reel https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Tatula_SV_TW_Casting_Reels/descpage-TSVW.html (This is the TW103 2020 edition with Zero-Adjust)
Shimano Curado 150 MGL Casting Reel https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Curado_150_MGL_Casting_Reels/descpage-CRD.html
My Notes/Comparison:
I have always been a big fan of casting 1/6 and 1/4 oz rooster tails and Kastmasters and whatnot. I know a Baitcaster isn't ideal for that situation, but I'm hoping to use my Baitcaster for some "light" situations but not much lighter than that.
Which reel would be best for someone looking to do a little bit of everything? I love bass fishing, doing a bit of trolling off the back of a kayak, live bait fishing at night when you just leave the pole and wait for a catfish, etc.
I saw Shimano has the DC option but I think to start I want to adjust everything myself. I am leaning towards Daiwa because it seems more adjustable and is easier to adjust on the water. I might get a Shimano DC when they come out with the Scorpion DC5 version in the US, but until then I'm looking for something good for a beginner Baitcaster in the $200-225 range ($250 is pushing it, unless you can recommend me a cheap rod!)
Would appreciate it if someone could help me pick between the two! Haven't seen a lot of direct comparisons for these two specifically.
I'd be going with a left hand retrieve since I am right hand dominant. But I'd be interested to hear everyone's thoughts on gear ratios too!
I plan on running a 40lb braid with a 20lb fluoro leader, I fish around docks a lot and want to have that extra strength in case I hook "the big one". Let me know if this is flawed thinking. I heard Baitcaster work better with heavy line anyways and I'm not too worried about if the fish will see the fluorocarbon leader
I'm learning that I don't know as much about fishing as I thought so I'm very open to suggestions! A lot has changed in recent years!
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2023.03.28 21:10 maps1234567890 Should I report my in-laws to CPS?

My husband visited his estranged sister a couple days ago. Her son (husband's nephew) lives with her with his girlfriend and their 3 year old daughter. When my husband was there, he observed that the home was absolutely filthy and they all smoke cigarettes and weed indoors. Our 3 year old great-niece had black bottoms of her feet and my husband was unsure if that was from not being bathed or from walking around on dirty, nicotine-coated floors or both. They gave her popcorn for dinner. At midnight. Her parents stay in their room all day playing video games and rarely bring the child downstairs apparently. The child is totally non-verbal and they say it's because she's autistic, however she hasn't been diagnosed and they barely talk to her and NEVER read to her. She spends all her time watching tv. 😢
My sister-in-law also was apparently bragging about having a physical altercation with the baby's mother, and the mother left her child with them for a week without calling.
As a mother, my heart would break for any child being treated this way. Since they're kind of my family (we don't talk and my child hasn't met them due to drama they caused years ago), I feel even more obligated to help this poor baby. My husband would be unsupportive of me reporting them. He also is unwilling to confront them about the child's living situation. I really dislike these people for what they put me through and told my husband I would never allow them into my life or home, but I would be willing to deal with them if it meant I could somehow help the child while her parents got their lives together. As in, I think it would be best for her to be placed with us rather than in foster care and I would be totally fine with having her parents and grandparents in my home to see her.
I don't want it to seem like I'm retaliating for them being horrible to me in the past or like I'm trying to take their child away. That isn't the case at all. I just want her to have a good life, parents who read and talk to her, a clean home and healthy food. And I don't know how to speak to her family about this since they don't like me already. I appreciate any advice y'all have. Thanks in advance.
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2023.03.28 20:54 feenanay0819 [WTS] TRM Atom / Demko AD20.5 Smooth Ti 3V / Shaman CTS-204P w Flytanium CF Scales / Bugout w Flytanium "Europa" Crossfade Ti Scales

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/y9lRHdu
I'm the original and only owner of all of these knives, which have been carried and lightly used (but not abused) by me. All have been sharpened by me with either a TSProf Kadet (TRM Atom and Bugout) that I since sold or a Work Sharp Precision Adjust Elite (Shaman and Demko AD20.5). The Atom and Bugout have more refined edges, as I worked through a whole progression of Venev Orion stones. The Shaman and AD20.5 are a bit 'cruder', but still sharp. All the knives for sale include their original boxes.
TRM Atom - 20CV blade / OEM "Gray Ghost" contoured 3D Tek-Wood scales
Photos: https://imgur.com/a/fqLRdse
This is probably the toughest of these four knives to part with. I've had this Atom for some time now and have switched out scales more than a few times. It turned out that the Gray Ghost contoured 3D Tek-Wood scales were the perfect ones for me, with a little kick of laminated color on sides and cut-out, to boot. Nothing much to say about the Atom that hasn't already been said, so I guess I won't.....**asking $210*\*
Demko AD20.5 - 3V blade / smooth Ti scales
Photos: https://imgur.com/a/WrnNlTL
Insanely great action on this one, and of course, lockup is rock solid. As I mentioned earlier, my use of the Work Sharp Precision Adjust Elite sharpener didn't exactly produce an aesthetic marvel on the edge, but it is sharp.**asking $240*\*
Benchmade Bugout (535-3) - S90V blade / Flytanium "Europa" blue-green Crossfade Ti scales
Photos: https://imgur.com/a/UFzBPZk
The aftermarket Flytanium "Europa" Crossfade scales bring the Bugout to a new level, and actually the original Benchmade carbon fiber scales were really good! (Please note that I sold the OEM carbon fiber scales separately).**asking $300*\*
Spyderco Shaman - CTS-204P blade / Flytanium carbon fiber scales
Photos: https://imgur.com/a/sVwYlRb
Another great knife improved by some excellent aftermarket scales. In this case, though, I do have the original forest green G10 scales, which will be included with sale. Also, a note on the blade finish/edge here.....this was the first knife I sharpened on the Work Sharp Precision and the 200 rough grit hadn't quite 'worn in' yet, so there's a few small scratches near the edge bevel, including my mostly successful attempt to create a small sharpening choil.**asking $250*\*
Asking prices are PayPal G&S, with shipping by USPS Priority Mail from St Louis. I'll gladly do discounts for bundling two or more knives.
What else? Oh yeah....since this painful reduction of my already relatively small folding knife collection is all about funding an upcoming hiking trip to Glacier National Park,** I'm not looking for trades.*\*
Thanks for checking this out.
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2023.03.28 20:49 ComprehensiveTower71 [WTS] PDM , LV , Creed, Byredo ,Tom Ford , Memo, Le Labo , Amouge, Fragrance One , Serge Lutens , Frederic Malle , OUAI , Killian , and Designers (Bottle)

Free Shipping - CONUS - PayPal FF or Zelle - Chat Preferred - Ask Me Any Questions -
Cover Pic
Add Ons
Most Updated Bottle List
Parfums De Marly
Brand New in Box Sedly 125 ML - $200
Louis Vuitton
Brand New 100 ML Tester Attrape Reves - $240
Byredo
Purchase Comes with Byredo Sample !
Brand New Rose of No Man's Land 50 ML - $120
Brand New in Box Young Rose 50 ML - $120
In Box Encens Chembur 50 ML $105
In Box No Sleeve Mister Marvelous 50 ML - $95
Creed
Creed Original Vetiver 09' (A4009Y01) 30 ML - $165
Brand New Full Press Bois du Portugal 100 ML - $235
Brand New Aventus for Her Oil 75 ML - $140 No Cap
Add On
10 ML Millésime Impérial Decant - 2015 Batch - $40
10 ML Aventus Decant A4221W01A - $40
Memo
https://postimg.cc/xXR1kjCQ
Brand New Marfa Art Land 75 ML - $155
Brand New Marfa Fleurs Bohemes 75 ML - $155
Le Labo
Brand New Citron 28 Seoul City Exclusive 50 ML - $220
Brand New in Box Sealed Another 13 50 ML - $170
Brand New in Box Oud 27 50 ML - $160
Brand New Santal 33 100 ML - $200 (Customized)
Brand New Santal 33 - 50 ML - $150 (Tester)
Brand New Rose 31 - 100 ML - $190
Brand New Official Traveler Santal 33 15 ML - $65
Fragrance One POWWERRR
Unisex Brand New in Box 50 ML - $95
Add On :
Office for Men 10 ML Official Traveler - $25
Office for Men 7/10 ML Official Traveler - $20
Designer
Dior Homme Intense 95/100 ML - $95
Valentino Donna Born In Roma EDP 90/100 ML - $90
Armani Code EDP 110 ML - $100
YSL L Homme 200 ML - $125
Valentino Donna Born in Roma Yellow Dream EDP 50 ML - $95
CDG Man 2 40/100 ML - $70
Add On :
JPG Le Male EDT Vintage 17" Batch (70611) 10 ML Decant $25
Bois 1920 Dolce di Giorno 45/50 $70
Dior Suavage Elixir Decant 25 ML + Empty Bottle - $70
Frederic Malle
https://postimg.cc/7CmS5k8q
Brand New Outrageous 100 ML - $240
Brand New in Box Portrait of the Lady 100 ML - $250
Brand New En Passant 100 ML - $220
Brand New Lipstick Rose 100 ML - $220
Brand New Lys Mediterranee 100 ML - $220
Brand New Dans Tes Bras 50 ML - $165
OUAI
https://postimg.cc/ctmLygB5
Both for $65
Brand New Rue St Honore 50 ML
Brand New North Bondi 50 ML
Add On
North Bondi 10 ML - $10
Serge Lutens
https://postimg.cc/gallery/jKPZy2r
Brand New Tubereuse Criminelle 100 ML - $165
Amouge
https://postimg.cc/gallery/PHmBVsV
Brand New Love Mimosa 100 ML - $160
By Killian
https://postimg.cc/3yMxrqf9
Roses on Ice 25/50 ML - $100
Brand New in Box Rose Oud 50 ML - $185
Brand New Moonlight in Heaven 50 ML - $180
Brand New in Box Sealed Vodka on the Rocks 50 ML - $185
Love Plateless 48/50 ML Bottle $145
Brand New Rolling in Love 50 ML - $165
Brand New in Box Love 50 ML - $175
Brand New in Box Apple Brandy 50 ML - $160
Brand New in Coffret Voulez-vous Coucher Avec Moi 50 ML - $170
Good Girl Gone Bad 45/50 ML - $160
Brand New in Box Kissing 100 ML - $185
Brand New Princess 50 ML $145
Brand New Bad Boy 100 ML - $175
Add On :
Good Girl Gone Bad 7.5 ML - $35
Atelier Colonge
https://postimg.cc/gallery/Ljn6stq
Brand New Vetiver Fatal 100 ML - $90
Brand New Silver Iris 100 ML - $90
Tom Ford
https://postimg.cc/gallery/PxzZT2g
Following are Brand New in Box 50 ML :
Tom Ford For Men EDT - $95 (Sealed 100 ML)
Ombre Leather Parfum - $120 (Sealed)
Noir Anthracite - $200 (100 ML)
Lost Cherry - $165 (30ML)
Fucking Fabulous - $225
Tobacco Vanille - $140 (30ML)
Velvet Orchid - $110
Santal Blush - $175 (Sealed)
White Suede - $170
Soiliel Blanc - $170
Oud Fleur - $170
Cafe Rose - $170
Rose De Chine - $175
Metallique - $125 (100ML)
Neroli Portofino - $125 (30ML)
Neroli Portofino Aqua - $75 (30ML)
Eau De Soliel Blance - $140 (100 ML)
Eau De Soliel Blance - $75 (30 ML)
Eau De Vert Boheme - $75 (30 ML)
No Box Brand New :
Noir Extreme 100 ML - $160
Noir Anthracite 100 ML - $200
Champaca Absolute 50 ML - $210
Tuscan Leather 30 ML - $135
Ombre Leather 100 ML - $140
Black Orchid 50 ML - $105
Jasmin Rouge 50 ML - $170
Fleur de Portofino 50 ML - $170
Fucking Fabulous 30 ML - $150
White Suede 50 ML - $170 (Dark Bottle)
Neroli Portofino 50 ML - $165 (No Cap)
Jasmin Rouge 100 ML (No Cap) $210
Santal Blush 50 ML (Clear Bottle - No Cap) - $160
Brand New in Box Black Orchid 100 ML - $170
Black Orchid 100 ML - $170
Velvet Orchid 100 ML - $170
Rose De Chine 50 ML - $170
Rose D'Amalfi 50 ML - $170
Partials :
Velvet Orchid 48/50 ML - $100
Fleur de Portofino 49/50 ML - $160
Soleil Neige 25/30 ML - $135 w/ Box
Bitter Peach 45/50 ML - $160 (No Cap)
Grey Vetiver 98/100 ML - $170
Soiliel Blanc 45/50 - $160 w Box
Add Ons :
Brand New Sealed All Over Body Spray Oud Wood 150 ML - $60
Brand New Sealed All Over Body Spray Fucking Fabulous 150 ML - $70
Noir Extreme 10 ML Official Traveler - $45
Brand New in Box Soleil Neige 10 ML Traveler with Magnetic Case - $50
Brand New in Box Rose Prick 10 ML Traveler with Magnetic Case - $50
Venetian Bergamot 10 ML Decant - $45 (Discontinued)
Neroli Portofino 10 ML Decant - $35
Bitter Peach 10 ML Decant - $45
PENHALIGON PORTRAITS
https://postimg.cc/6y03gH4P
75 ML Brand New With Full Presentation
Heartless Helen - $175
PLEASE CHECK PICTURES FOR LEVELS / SOLD AS IS IN PICTURES / ASK ME FOR EXTRA PICTURES IF NEEDED
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2023.03.28 20:43 jravitz [WTS] 240+ Bottles - Niche, Designer, Hard to Find, Discontinued and Vintage - Tom Ford, Byredo, Kilian, Memo, YSL, Guerlain, Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, MFK, Creed, More! (Bottle)

Post here and/or PM me with any questions. Shipping is $5. International is available, please discuss. Free samples with every purchase! Payment is by Venmo, CashApp or Zelle; PayPal must inquire.
All of my contact info as well as all of my bottles for sale, are available in my spreadsheet which you should bookmark and look at for a more updated inventory
Spreadsheet
HOUSE FRAGRANCE SIZE REMAINING Notes/Condition Price Type
1 Amouage Incense Rori Attar 12mL 100% Full Brand New, Sealed $475 Niche
2 Amouage Material (Woman) 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box; Tester Cap $145 Niche
3 Amouage Orris Wakan Attar 12mL 99% Full Full Presentation $439 Niche
4 Amouage Rose Aqor Attar 12mL 99% Full Full Presentation $439 Niche
5 Amouage Vanilla Barka Attar 12mL 99% Full Full Presentation $439 Niche
6 Andy Tauer Cologne du Maghreb 50mL 99% Full First Release, Rectangular Clear Bottle; With box $95 Niche
7 Boadicea The Victorious Blue Sapphire 100mL 95% Full Cap is cracked, does not affecft fit or fragrance $475 Niche
8 Bond No. 9 Madison Avenue 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box, No Cap $125 Niche
9 Bond No. 9 Signature New York 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box, No Cap $145 Niche
10 Bond No. 9 Madison Square Park 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box, No Cap $135 Niche
11 By Kilian Bamboo Harmony 100mL 100% Full Tester Refill (No Spray) $209 Niche
12 By Kilian Gold Knight 100mL 100% Full Tester Refill (No Spray) $209 Niche
13 By Kilian Intoxicated 100mL 100% Full Tester Refill (No Spray) $209 Niche
14 By Kilian Love Don't Be Shy Extreme 50mL 100% Full Brand New, Sealed $190 Niche
15 Byredo Infloresence 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $150 Niche
16 Byredo Mixed Emotions 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $150 Niche
17 Byredo Mumbai Noise 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $150 Niche
18 Byredo Sunday Cologne 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $140 Niche
19 Chanel Exclusif Cuir de Russie EdT 200mL 95% Full No Box; Tester $725 Niche
20 Chanel Exclusif Misia EdT 200mL 98% Full Vintage Discontinued Formula; No Box $380 Niche
21 Christian Dior / Dior Privee Bois D'Argent 7.5mL 100% Full Official Mini $30 Niche
22 Christian Dior / Dior Privee Bois D'Argent 5mL 100% Full Official Mini - Batch Code 0V01 (2010 Production Date) - Price includes shipping $35 Niche
23 Christian Dior / Dior Privee Cologne Royale 5mL 100% Full Official Mini - Batch Code 1X01 (2011 Production Date) - Price includes shipping $30 Niche
24 Christian Dior / Dior Privee Diorissima 7.5mL 100% Full Official Mini; No Cannister - Price includes shipping $30 Niche
25 Christian Dior / Dior Privee Eau Noire 5mL 100% Full Official Mini - Batch Code 1R01 (2011 Production Date) - Price includes shipping $35 Niche
26 Christian Dior / Dior Privee Eden Roc 7.5mL 100% Full Official Mini - Price includes shipping $30 Niche
27 Christian Dior / Dior Privee Granville 5mL 100% Full Official Mini - Batch Code 0V01 (2010 Production Date) - Price includes shipping $35 Niche
28 Christian Dior / Dior Privee Gris Dior 7.5mL 100% Full Official Mini - Price includes shipping $35 Niche
29 Christian Dior / Dior Privee Milly-La-Foret 5mL 100% Full Official Mini - Batch Code 0W01 (2010 Production Date) - Price includes shipping $30 Niche
30 Christian Dior / Dior Privee Mitzah 5mL 100% Full Official Mini - Batch Code 1W01 (2011 Production Date) - Price includes shipping $35 Niche
31 Christian Dior / Dior Privee New Look 1947 5mL 100% Full Official Mini - Batch Code 1R01 (2011 Production Date) - Price includes shipping $30 Niche
32 Christian Dior / Dior Privee Vetiver 50mL 100% Full Magnetic Cap Decant $141 Niche
33 Clive Christian I Pour Femme (Woody Floral with Vintage Rose) 50mL 99% Full No Box $180 Niche
34 Clive Christian Rock Rose 50mL 100% Full Brand New, Sealed $289 Niche
35 Creed Acqua Florentina - F Batch 75mL 95% Full Box, No Cap. $175 Niche
36 Creed Aventus - 22A11A 100mL 100% Full Full Presentation $250 Niche
37 Creed Aventus Cologne - 2022 Batch 100mL 100% Full Tester with Cap $234 Niche
38 Creed Aventus Cologne - F Batch (Plastic Cap) 100mL 100% Full Brand New, Sealed in Box $239 Niche
39 Creed Erolfa - 15X01 120mL 100% Full Tester with Cap $369 Niche
40 Creed Fleurs de Gardenia - 17P01 75mL 100% Full Tester; No Cap, No Box $125 Niche
41 Creed Green Irish Tweed - 2022 Batch 100mL 100% Full Full Presentation $195 Niche
42 Creed Himalaya - 22B01A 100mL 100% Full Tester with Cap $190 Niche
43 Creed Jardin D'Amalfi - 16H01 75mL 100% Full Tester with Cap $240 Niche
44 Creed Millesime Imperial - F Batch 100mL 100% Full Comes with Box and SQUARE Older Style Cap. $180 Niche
45 Creed Neroli Sauvage - F241 100mL 100% Full Comes with Box and SQUARE Older Style Cap. $180 Niche
46 Creed Original Vetiver - 22C01A 100mL 100% Full Box, No Cap $149 Niche
47 Creed Royal Oud - F BATCH 100mL 100% Full Tester with Cap $289 Niche
48 Creed Royal Water - 20C01N 100mL 100% Full Tester with Cap $175 Niche
49 Creed Silver Mountain Water - 21V01A 100mL 100% Full Tester with Cap $190 Niche
50 Creed Spice and Wood - 18C01 75mL 100% Full Tester with Cap $300 Niche
51 Creed Tabarome - 21Y01A 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box; No Cap $149 Niche
52 Creed White Amber - 17W01 75mL 100% Full Tester; No Box; No Cap $149 Niche
53 Creed White Flowers - 21Z01A 100mL 100% Full Full Presentation $235 Niche
54 DS & DURGA Amber Kiso 100mL 100% Full New, No Box $135 Niche
55 Frederic Malle Eau de Magnolia 10mL 100% Full Official Travel Spray $55 Niche
56 Gallagher Bergamot Silk 100mL 99% Full $84 Niche
57 Giorgio Armani / Armani Prive Gardenia Antigua 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $155 Niche
58 Giorgio Armani / Armani Prive Pierre de Lune 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $155 Niche
59 Giorgio Armani / Armani Prive Rose Alexandrie 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $155 Niche
60 Guerlain Angelique Noire 30mL 100% Full Mini Bee Bottle Decant $215 Niche
61 Guerlain Angelique Noire 10mL 100% Full Tall Glass Decant $55 Niche
62 Guerlain Cherry Oud 200mL 100% Full Brand new tester without box $319 Niche
63 Guerlain Cruel Gardenia 200mL 100% Full Brand new tester without box $299 Niche
64 Guerlain Derby 100mL 98% Full Wooden Rimmed Bottle $499 Niche
65 Guerlain Embruns D'Ylang 200mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $299 Niche
66 Guerlain Gourmand Coquin 10mL 100% Full Tall Glass Decant $60 Niche
67 Guerlain Herbes Troublantes 200mL 100% Full New, No Box $339 Niche
68 Guerlain Joyeuse Tubereuse 200mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $339 Niche
69 Guerlain Oeillet Pourpre 200mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $339 Niche
70 Guerlain Rose Barbare 200mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $339 Niche
71 Guerlain Santal Pao Rosa 200mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $339 Niche
72 Guerlain Tonka Imperiale 30mL 100% Full Mini Bee Bottle Decant $199 Niche
73 Guerlain Tonka Imperiale 10mL 100% Full Tall Glass Decant $55 Niche
74 Hermes / Hermessence Agar Ebene 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box, No Cap $135 Niche
75 Hermes / Hermessence Epice Marine 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $145 Niche
76 Hermes / Hermessence Iris Ukiyoe 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box, No Cap $145 Niche
77 Hermes / Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box, No Cap $145 Niche
78 Hermes / Hermessence Santal Massoia 100mL 100% Full No Box $199 Niche
79 Hermes / Hermessence Vanille Galante 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box, No Cap $135 Niche
80 Hermes / Hermessence Vetiver Tonka 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box, No Cap $155 Niche
81 Hermes / Hermessence Vetiver Tonka 200mL 100% Full Full Presentation, Brand New. $399 Niche
82 Hiram Green Vetiver 50mL 95% Full Full Presentation $130 Niche
83 House of Sillage Nouez Moi 75mL 99% Full Tester $120 Niche
84 I Profumi di Firenze Caterina De Medici 50mL 99% Full No Box $35 Niche
85 Jacques Fath Bel Ambre 200mL 99% Full $79 Niche
86 Jacques Fath Vers le Sud 200mL 99% Full $79 Niche
87 Knize Knize Ten 125mL 99% Full No Box $110 Niche
88 Louis Vuitton California Dreaming 100mL 98% Full May be a tester; No Box/No Cap. May have scratches/small engraving $190 Niche
89 Louis Vuitton Couer Battant 100mL 98% Full May be a tester; No Box/No Cap. May have scratches/small engraving $190 Niche
90 Louis Vuitton Mille Feux 100mL 98% Full May be a tester; No Box/No Cap. May have scratches/small engraving $190 Niche
91 Maison Crivelli Rose Saltifolia 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $159 Niche
92 Maison Francis Kurkdjian 724 200mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $365 Niche
93 Maison Francis Kurkdjian A la Rose 200mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $325 Niche
94 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Femme EdP 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $139 Niche
95 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Femme Extrait 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $165 Niche
96 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $115 Niche
97 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia 200mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $215 Niche
98 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte 200mL 100% Full Brand New, Sealed $279 Niche
99 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $149 Niche
100 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $159 Niche
101 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $119 Niche
102 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis EdT 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $109 Niche
103 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis EdT 200mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $219 Niche
104 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae 200mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $219 Niche
105 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $119 Niche
106 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Forte EdP 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $160 Niche
107 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 EdP 200mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $375 Niche
108 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $300 Niche
109 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Feminine Pluriel 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $149 Niche
110 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Gold 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $160 Niche
111 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $170 Niche
112 Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'eau a La Rose 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $129 Niche
113 Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'homme A la Rose 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $159 Niche
114 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud EdP 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $170 Niche
115 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Extrait 10mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $35 Niche
116 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Extrait 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $190 Niche
117 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Silk Mood EdP 70mL 40% Full Tester; No Box $75 Niche
118 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Silk Mood Extrait 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $190 Niche
119 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin 70mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $145 Niche
120 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin 200mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $350 Niche
121 Mark Birley Charles Street 75mL 97% Full Travel Version $90 Niche
122 Masque Milano Tango 35mL 99% Full $90 Niche
123 Memo Paris French Leather 75mL 100% Full Tester; No Cap $135 Niche
124 Memo Paris Inle 75mL 100% Full Tester; No Cap $135 Niche
125 Memo Paris Italian Leather 75mL 100% Full Tester; No Box or Cap $135 Niche
126 Memo Paris Lailabella 75mL 100% Full Tester; No Box; No Cap $135 Niche
127 Memo Paris Marfa 75mL 100% Full Tester; No Box; No Cap $135 Niche
128 Memo Paris Moon Fever 75mL 100% Full Tester; No Box; No Cap $135 Niche
129 Memo Paris Oriental Leather 75mL 100% Full Tester; No Box; No Cap $135 Niche
130 Mind Games Caissa 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $250 Niche
131 Mind Games Gardez (Black Queen) 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $225 Niche
132 Mind Games Scholar's Mate 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $225 Niche
133 Mizensir Ideal Oud 100mL 100% Full No Box $155 Niche
134 Mizensir Bois de Mysore 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $155 Niche
135 Mona di Orio Cuir 75mL 99% Full No Box $120 Niche
136 Mona di Orio Nuit de Noir 75mL 99% Full No Box $120 Niche
137 Oliver and Co. M.O.U.S.S.E. 50mL 99% Full Limited Edition 87/133 $110 Niche
138 Parfums de Marley Delina Pour Le Corps (Body Cream) 200mL 100% Full Full Presentation $75 Niche
139 Parfums de Marley Sedley 125mL 100% Full Brand New in Box, Sealed $149 Niche
140 Parfums de Nicolai Patchouli Intense 100mL 98% Full Full Presentation $119 Niche
141 Perris Monte Carlo Tuberuese Absolue 100mL 99% Full No Box $99 Niche
142 Pomare's Stolen Perfume Angel's Share 9mL 70% Full No Box $40 Niche
143 Roja Dove Apex Discovery Atomizer 7.5mL 99% Full $50 Niche
144 Roja Dove Creation-E Essence de Parfum 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box, No Cap $150 Niche
145 Roja Dove Scandal Essence de Parfum 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box; No Cap $150 Niche
146 Roman Monegal L'eau de Rose 50mL 97% Full $70 Niche
147 Santa Maria Novella Sandalo 100mL 95% Full No Box $80 Niche
148 The Harmonist Desired Earth Eau de Parfum 50mL 100% Full Brand new, Sealed $219 Niche
149 The Harmonist Magnetic Wood Parfum 50mL 100% Full BNIB Sealed $229 Niche
150 Tom Ford Beau de Jour 1000mL 100% Full Sealed Dramming Bottle $1,000 Niche
151 Tom Ford Fougere Platine 250mL 100% Full Full Decanter, No Box $375 Niche
152 Tom Ford Fougere Platine 1000mL 100% Full Sealed Dramming Bottle $1,000 Niche
153 Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous 50mL 100% Full Brand New, Sealed $190 Niche
154 Tom Ford Oud Fleur 1000mL 100% Full Sealed Dramming Bottle $1,000 Niche
155 Tom Ford Rose de Chine 50mL 100% Full Brand New, Sealed $199 Niche
156 Tom Ford Rose Prick 100mL 100% Full Brand New, Sealed $269 Niche
157 Tom Ford Soleil Blanc EdP 50mL 100% Full Brand New, Sealed $145 Niche
158 Tom Ford Soleil Neige 1000mL 100% Full Sealed Dramming Bottle $850 Niche
159 Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille 50mL 90% Full Full Presentation with Box $160 Niche
160 Tom Ford Tuscan Leather 50mL 100% Full Magnetic Cap Decant $115 Niche
161 Tom Ford Vert des Bois 1000mL 100% Full Sealed Dramming Bottle $900 Niche
162 Tom Ford White Suede 1000mL 100% Full Sealed Dramming Bottle $850 Niche
163 TVGA Milestones Extrait 9mL 90% Full No Box $40 Niche
164 Washington Tremlett Black Tie 100mL 95% Full $125 Niche
165 Xerjoff Accento 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $169 Niche
166 Yves Saint Laurent Babycat 125mL 100% Full Brand New, Sealed $375 Niche
167 Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo 250mL 100% Full Brand New, Sealed $375 Niche
168 Acqua di Parma Arancia Di Capri 150mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $65 Designer
169 Acqua di Parma Colonia EdC 100mL 100% Full Brand New, Sealed $75 Designer
170 Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $65 Designer
171 Aqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $115 Designer
172 Caron Pour un Homme de Caron Le Matin 125mL 100% Full Opened to test, sprayed once $84 Designer
173 Caron Pour un Homme de Caron Le Soir 125mL 100% Full Opened to test, sprayed once $84 Designer
174 Chanel Allure Homme 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $75 Designer
175 Chanel Allure Homme Sport - Aftershave Balm 100mL 99% Full No Box $65 Designer
176 Chanel Allure Pour Femme EdT 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $65 Designer
177 Chanel Bleu de Chanel - Aftershave Balm 100mL 99% Full No Box, Minor Cosmetic Damage $55 Designer
178 Chanel Bleu de Chanel - Aftershave Lotion 100mL 99% Full No Box, Minor Cosmetic Damage $55 Designer
179 Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche EdT 150mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $120 Designer
180 Chanel Chance Eau Tendre EdP 50mL 90% Full Tester; No Box $90 Designer
181 Chanel Chance Eau Tendre EdT 150mL 99% Full Tester; No Box $120 Designer
182 Chanel Coco EdP 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $85 Designer
183 Chanel Coco Mademoiselle - Moisturizing Body Lotion 200mL 99% Full No Box $55 Designer
184 Chanel Coco Mademoiselle EdP 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $90 Designer
185 Chanel Coco Mademoiselle EdP Intense 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $95 Designer
186 Chanel Coco Mademoiselle EdT 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $65 Designer
187 Chanel Coco Mademoiselle L'eau Privee 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $90 Designer
188 Chanel Cristalle Eau Vert EdTC 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $135 Designer
189 Chanel Cristalle EdP 50mL 95% Full Tester; No Box $135 Designer
190 Chanel Gabrielle Essence EdP 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $90 Designer
191 Chanel No. 19 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $115 Designer
192 Chanel No. 19 Poudre EdP 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $135 Designer
193 Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $85 Designer
194 Chanel No. 5 EdP 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $85 Designer
195 Christian Dior Dior Homme Eau 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $125 Designer
196 Christian Dior Dior Homme Sport - 2017 Version 125mL 99% Full Tester; No Box Batch Code is 6Y02 $95 Designer
197 Christian Dior J'adore in Joy EdT 100mL 100% Full Tester with Cap, No Box $60 Designer
198 Floris 007 100mL 100% Full Tester with Cap, No Box $100 Designer
199 Floris Cefiro 100mL 100% Full Tester with Cap, No Box $59 Designer
200 Gucci Gucci Guilty Absolute 90mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $75 Designer
201 Guerlain Habit Rouge L'instinct 100mL 99% Full Sprayed once $84 Designer
202 Guerlain L'instant de Guerlain Pour Homme EXTREME 10mL 100% Full VINTAGE BLACK RIM - DECANT $50 Designer
203 Hermes H24 EdT 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $65 Designer
204 Hermes Twilly 80mL 100% Full Tester; No Box $65 Designer
205 Jo Malone Amber & Lavender 30mL 90% Full No Box $52 Designer
206 Jo Malone English Oak & Redcurrant 30mL 80% Full No Box $49 Designer
207 Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia 100mL 100% Full Brand New with Gift Box and Gift Set (Body Wash, Body Lotion) $180 Designer
208 Jo Malone Gardenia & Oud Absolu 100mL 100% Full Brand New with Gift Box $180 Designer
209 Jo Malone Rose & White Musk Absolu 100mL 100% Full No Box $180 Designer
210 Ralph Lauren Supreme Leather 125mL 99% Full No Box $90 Designer
211 Thierry Mugler A*MEN 100mL 99% Full Rubber Flask; No Box $75 Designer
212 Thierry Mugler A*MEN Ultra Zest 100mL 85-90% Full Rubber Flask; No Box $275 Designer
213 Tom Ford Black Orchid - Body Oil Mist 50mL 99% Full No Box, Minor Cosmetic Damage $50 Designer
214 Amouage Cristal and Gold Ladies 50mL 95% Full Vintage, Incredibly hard to find. Full presentation in nice condition $399 Vintage
215 Cartier Santos EdT 100mL 60% Full Splash; Refillable; Original Formulation; No Box; Some Wear on Case $199 Vintage
216 Chanel Egoiste Cologne Concentree 100mL 97% Full Bottle Only $399 Vintage
217 Chanel Gardenia EdT 100mL 100% Full Vintage; Sealed $390 Vintage
218 Dior Jules 100mL 95% Full Vintage; Ribbed Bottle; No Box $264 Vintage
219 Dunhill Cologne 125mL 99% Full Vintage; Splash $100 Vintage
220 Escada Pour Homme Aftershave 75mL 100% Full BNIB Sealed $165 Vintage
221 Escada Pour Homme Aftershave 125mL 100% Full BNIB Sealed $240 Vintage
222 Floris Bay Rum 3.5 Oz 97% Full Vintage; Splash. "Use as a cologne, after shave lotion, or hair lotion." $84 Vintage
223 Floris Special 127 100mL 98% Full Vintage; Dark Blue Box., 2 Royal Warrants, Vintage Version $70 Vintage
224 Fragonard Zizanie 240mL 80% Full Shaker bottle (Splash, not spray) no box. At least 80% Full. $240 Vintage
225 Geo F Trumper Ajaccio Violets 100mL 99% Full $40 Vintage
226 Gucci Envy Aftershave 50mL 100% Full BNIB Sealed $140 Vintage
227 Gucci Envy Aftershave 100mL 100% Full BNIB Sealed $215 Vintage
228 Gucci Rush for Men 50mL 100% Full Full Presentation; These do not come fully filled $190 Vintage
229 Gucci Rush for Men Aftershave 100mL 100% Full BNIB Sealed $140 Vintage
230 Guerlain Heritage EdT 200mL 100% Full New; Vintage; Splash. 1991 Bottle. $225 Vintage
231 Guerlain Samrasa EdP 50mL 100% Full No Box $109 Vintage
232 Guerlain Samsara EdT 1992-1993 Formulation 100mL 100% Full Tester; No Cap; No Box $109 Vintage
233 Jean Desprez Bal a Versailles 9 Oz 70% Full Vintage; Splash; No Box Open to offers on this enormous bottle. $135 Vintage
234 Lacoste Eau de Sport Vivifiante 100mL 99% Full No Box $130 Vintage
235 Lacoste Land 100mL 99% Full $130 Vintage
236 Nino Cerruti Fair Play Pour Homme 100mL 99% Full Full presentation with Box $275 Vintage
237 Paco Rabanne Eau de Metal 20mL 100% Full Vintage; Mini $15 Vintage
238 Ralph Lauren Silver Romance for Men 100mL 80% Full No Box, No Cap $165 Vintage
239 Revillon Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Super Concentrate 60mL 99% Full Atomizer $190 Vintage
240 Revillon Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Super Concentrate 90mL 99% Full Atomizer $290 Vintage​
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2023.03.28 20:24 Puzzled_Armadillo162 Does having mainstream brands in your haul increase the risk of seizure?

If I had a haul with one Louis Vuitton wallet and then some "underground" hoodies, would that increase the risk of seizure?
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2023.03.28 20:20 Vermouth_29 How much money has Kogoro earned?

If you don't want to read, I estimate that, from chapter 1 to chapter 130 (manga) Kogoro earned 11.470.000¥.
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Well, this is a question that has always been on my mind, how much money has Kogoro earned as a detective, he is always involved in cases, so he should be a millionaire, right? Well, as these days I have started the show again from chapter one I decided to find out how much money Kogoro would have earned and today I come here to tell you how much money I estimate he has earned.
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Note: All chapter numbers refer to the manga, not the anime.
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First the most important thing, we need a time frame to be able to put a little in context the amounts, it is not the same to earn 10.000$ in a month that to earn them in a year, luckily in the chapter 1050 of the manga Mary helps us saying that from the disappearance of Shinichi until their trip to London only 6 months have passed, then we know that from chapter 1 until chapter 743, that is when they go to London, 6 months have passed, we also know that the London case is case number 217, so we can divide by 6 and we have that every month have 36 cases, now, we will only focus in the first month because if not, this post will be too long.
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Well, now we have our time frame, so we can start counting the money... But there is an obvious problem, we do not know how much money Kogoro earns for each case (except for Moonlight Sonata Murder Case and Akaoni Village Fire Festival Murder Case), since as a general rule we are not told what amounts he charges for each case, and when we search in Google how much money private detectives earn we find another problem, and that is that they don't charge a fixed price, they charge according to the time it takes them to solve the case, as expected, and it is impossible to determine exactly how much time Kogoro spends on each case, but fortunately I found a detective agency in Tokyo that has published on its website, how much money an investigation can cost depending on the type of case, so I will use those amounts to try to determine how much money Kogoro could earn for each case.
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In the first 130 chapters of the manga there are a total of 36 cases, a pretty high amount since it is more than one case per day, but it is not anything crazy because it also includes the cases of the Detective Boys or cases where Kogoro does not appear, so first let's remove all the cases where Kogoro is not involved, and we are left that of 34 cases he is only involved in 23 cases, but that Kogoro is involved does not mean that he will earn money for solving them, because he needs to be hired in order to get paid, so let's remove from those 22 cases, all the cases where he simply encounters a crime and we are left only with the cases where someone directly hires him, and we have that he has been hired only 8 times in the first month, and with this we can already see that he is not a millionaire, but he will still have collected a good amount of money since the services of a private detective are not usually cheap, and now we can finally count money.
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So if we now add the numbers we gat that Kogoro in the first month would have earned around 11.470.000¥ (~88.000$ or ~81.000€), not bad... That doesn't add up, does it? That has an explanation, and it is that the number has a trick, since it INCLUDES the 10.000.000¥ that Yukiko gives to Kogoro for taking care of Conan, so Kogoro's earnings would be "only" 1.470.000¥ (~11.000$ or ~10.000€) which is still quite a high amount, but we also have to take into account that this would be gross income, not net profits, to this amount we would have to apply taxes, and then expenses, of which I have calculated more or less everything that has been spent on hotels, car rentals and travel, and it would be around 450. 000¥ (~3.500$ or ~3.000€) then we would also have to subtract the bills, the rent/mortgage of both the apartment and the office, daily food expenses, what Kogoro spends on cigarettes and beer... So yes, Kogoro earns quite a lot of money, it is true, the average salary in Japan is 6.180.000¥ per year, so if Kogoro earns 1.450.000¥ in a month he is earning almost 3 times more than the average salary, but he also has a lot of expenses, so we can conclude that, Kogoro is not rich, but he earns enough money to support his lifestyle.
Finally I would like to mention one thing, and that is that all of Kogoro's clients during these chapters were quite wealthy people (except Akemi Miyano, who visited him pretending to be a schoolgirl), we have 2 presidents of companies, 2 doctors, 1 idol, and 1 loaner.... All people who financially have no problems and can afford to pay for the services of a private detective.
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2023.03.28 20:15 StrivingJarl The Sins Of Our Fathers - Chapter 1

If you want to read the entire chapter, please check it out on AO3!
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THE SINS OF OUR FATHERS - A DDMA WHAT-IF? STORY
Chapter 1: Who's...Missing?
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November 3rd, 2017…the day of the Culture Festival. An event where the children of Japan can put their motivation and skills into creating incredible artistic achievements. From music, to paintings, physical abilities, and so much more. For many, it’s a chance to show to the world what they’re capable of, or to just take a break from tedious school subjects and have some fun.
However, it’s also a chance for people to entice others into checking out something they have a lot of passion or interest in. And in Salvato City, 8 members of a High School Literature Club have been working hard on their preparations for their event, in order to get some new recruits, and show off just how amazing Literature can be when you look past the surface.
In particular, an 18 year old boy lies down in bed, already wide-awake and eager to get up and prepare for this important day. Though, he ends up waiting under his red bed sheet, which is covered with 3 different types of blankets in order to keep him warm during the Fall season. As he waits, he stares at his phone, laying down on his desk and charger plugged into it. In a way, it was like his red eyes were staring daggers into it, as if he was some kind of animal stalking its prey.
However, due to his impatience, he decides to just get up, groaning a bit as he moves the sheets off and sits up, stretching for a moment. Then, he stands on the floor, with an eager smile on his face.
???: “Okay! Festival time!”
Without another moment to spare, the boy takes his phone and turns off his 6:30 alarm, before taking his school uniform off his computer chair (Which he put there ahead of time) and changing out of his Dragon Ball-themed pajamas, complete with fuzzy Christmas socks. And after getting dressed, the boy takes a moment to inspect himself in the mirror.
Immediately, he takes notice of his long, messy red hair, and tries to comb it back a bit with his hands. Normally, he prefers to have shorter hair, since it’s easier to manage, but he decided to change it up during the Summer Break in order to see what it was like. Admittedly, he found that it wasn’t too bad, but he still preferred it shorter.
As for his uniform, it…wasn’t exactly too proper. When he first started at Salvato High, he did wear the entire thing. The gray jacket, orange vest, white button shirt, etc. However, after a couple of months, he tried to figure out what he could get away with when it came to the dress code. And despite the trouble it gave him at times, he found a way to make the attire less stuffy.
He wore the white-button shirt (Since you obviously couldn’t go around topless in High School), but he rolled the sleeves up, and didn’t bother to button the two buttons around the collar of the shirt, which exposed a bit of his chest area. Plus, he didn’t bother with putting on the red tie either. But he did wear the orange vest. The gray jacket, however? No thanks.
As for the blue jeans, he didn’t make any adjustments to those. But he did have a belt, which was covered by a black jacket with red accents tied around his waist. The boy always wanted to be prepared in case rain ever starts, and to have some extra pockets to store items he felt he needed. And in terms of his feet, he wore some blue-colored socks with a ring pattern on them, alongside a standard pair of black sneakers with red accents.
After making sure he was properly dressed, the boy grabbed his phone, put it in his pocket, and walked out of his room, where he went through the hallway of the house, past the bathroom, a supply closet, his mother’s room, and his older sister’s room, who wasn’t present due to being busy with College in Osaka.
Quickly, he ends up in the living room of the house, where a couch placed in front of the window that showed the front lawn was present, which faced a shelf with a flat-screen TV, different game consoles, a disc player, and more. However, he didn’t pay it any mind as he speed-walked towards the kitchen, where he came across a familiar woman waiting for her coffee to brew from the coffee machine on the counter.
The woman was around her late 40s, but had a somewhat youthful vibe to her thanks to her make-up. It also helped that she had red hair as well, but a lighter shade. And she was dressed up in black dress with red accents, alongside black leggings, and had a pair of glasses covering her white eyes. Once the boy rushes in, preparing himself a bowl of cereal, the woman takes notice and smiles.
???: “Good morning, Itsuki.”
Itsuki: “Morning, Mom.”
Narumi: “Hehe. Already excited for the Festival, huh?”
Itsuki: “Yep! I didn’t even bother to wait for my alarm clock!”
Narumi: “Lucky you. I never had that kind of luck when I was your age.”
Narumi: “In fact, I had to get up around 6:00 AM in order to prepare for the Orchestra Club’s band recitals!”
Narumi: “Good thing Coffee has always had my back!”
As if to confirm that claim, the Coffee Maker on the counter finishes brewing the Coffee in Narumi's MCR cup, leading to her grabbing it and blowing at it in order to cool it down. Meanwhile, Itsuki pours milk into his bowl of cereal, as he continues the conversation.
Itsuki: “Eh. Personally, a bit of milk or water will do the trick for me.”
Narumi: “For a while, sure. But once you start reaching my age, you’re gonna need something STRONG to get you going.”
Itsuki just shrugs his shoulders, not caring too much about his mother’s comment, and then heads to the kitchen table nearby, taking a seat and munching down on his cereal. However, he takes a moment to look at the batch of cupcakes (decorated to look like cats) set in metallic trays on the counter, smiling with anticipation and pride, remembering his contributions to his club’s Culture Festival Event.
Joining him at the table, Narumi sits down next to Itsuki with the coffee in hand, as she stares out at the full-screened doors, showing the backyard of the house. Complete with a tool shed, bench, and a swing-set with two seats. It may not have been as big as the backyard from their previous house, but she still found it intimate and pleasing to the eye.
Narumi: “So? Any big plans for today, other than the Literature Club, the Macbeth play, and your class event?”
Itsuki: “Not particularly. I was just gonna check out the other stalls and what-not during my free time.”
Itsuki: “I’m really eager to eat some Takoyaki!”
Narumi: “Mmm. And you’re sure there’s nothing else of importance?”
Narumi gives a bit of a sly smile when she says this, which makes Itsuki turn his eyes to the cupcakes in the kitchen as he gives an awkward smile. After that response, she realizes she may have touched a bit of a sensitive subject, and tries to figure out what’s bugging him.
Narumi: “Hey…why the long face?”
Itsuki: “You know exactly why. I’ve told you what’s been going on with her lately.”
Narumi: “Sure, but I wasn’t expecting that kind of look, considering the way you think of her.”
Itsuki: “...Guess that’s not inaccurate…”
Itsuki: “But at the same time, you’ve seen first-hand the way Natsuki can be at times.”
Narumi: “Indeed…and I can’t say I don’t get some kind of weird feeling from it, either…”
Ever since Narumi was told of this short, pink-haired girl by her son, she grew a great amount of interest in the subject. Not just because it was something her kid cared about, and she felt it was her duty as his mother to listen. But because this could be the first time Itsuki has ever felt a spark with another person. A first love.
Needless to say, any parent who cares about their child would keep their eyes and ears peeled for any sort of information on a possible partner for them. And as she heard more and more about her, Narumi was both happy…and a bit concerned. Particularly the feisty attitude and how she interacts with other people. Granted, Itsuki’s never really gotten close with anyone that could have been a problem past Middle School, so…maybe it’s just a case of “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover?”
And when she finally got to see Natsuki for the first time, she was relieved to know that was exactly it. However…there was something nagging at her in the back of her brain every time they were in the same room. Specifically, her short and skinny body, and the way she interacted with her. It was almost like…there was something…’off’ about her.
However, Narumi felt it wasn’t her place to do anything about it, as while she definitely was on good terms with Natsuki and they talk a bit when they’re around each other, she wasn’t too close with her and thought that whatever it is that’s beneath the surface, Itsuki could handle it well enough. Assuming he doesn’t lose his temper, which would be unlikely at this point.
But…she knew her son had feelings for this girl. And she could tell Natsuki felt similarly, too. But strangely, the two have never sealed the deal. Despite greatly supporting the two of them to go through with it…nothing ever comes out of it. At least…not on Itsuki’s end. From what he’s told her, Narumi believes that the pink-haired girl might be intentionally avoiding her feelings for some unknown reason.
And if you think Narumi found this annoying, then Itsuki found this infuriating at times. Despite his many attempts to figure out her feelings, or to express his own, Natsuki always tries to weasel her way out of it. In particular, when making cupcakes for the Festival, the two started to throw frosting at each other out of fun, which led to the redhead pinning the pink girl down on the ground.
During this moment…the two looked at each other with this…”longing” in their eyes. However, after a few seconds, Natsuki awkwardly tried to get out of his grasp and wave it off as if it never happened. To Itsuki, it almost feels like she wants nothing to do with him nowadays, even though they still spend plenty of time together, in and out of school.
So…what’s her deal? Why can’t she tell him anything? This question has been bothering the young boy for these past couple of months, and he’s sick of it. But back to the present, Narumi does her best to reassure her son of this troubling relationship.
Narumi: “I…will admit that her being all secretive and crap is irritating.”
Narumi: “However, she must have a good reason for doing so. You don’t just ignore your feelings so easily.”
Itsuki: “Sure…but at this point, I figured we’re on good enough terms that she could just…say whatever to me.”
Itsuki: “And you know better than anyone that I hate it when people hide stuff from me.”
Narumi: “Of course…it’s the same case for me, too.”
Narumi: “But that doesn’t mean she can keep it up forever. Sooner or later, she’ll have to tell the truth.”
Narumi: “So, you must be patient until that happens.”
Itsuki: “Pretty sure I’ve already been patient! I’ve been dealing with this for 5 months!”
Itsuki: “Like, okay, I get it can be intimidating to open your heart to someone, but it wouldn’t hurt to say SOMETHING!”
Itsuki: “At times, I doubt she even likes me all that much!”
Narumi: “If that was the case, then she wouldn’t spend so much time around you.”
Itsuki: “Exactly! Give me a clear answer, oh my god!”
Now irritated, Itsuki goes back to eating his cereal, and manages to finish it. He even drinks all the milk from the bowl, too. And as he puts the bowl and spoon he used into the dish-washer to get it cleaned, Narumi speaks to him from the kitchen table.
Narumi: “Itsuki...I don’t want you to give up on her yet.”
Itsuki: “I didn’t say anything about doing so.”
Narumi: “But I could tell it was crossing your mind. And I suggest you ignore that thought.”
Narumi: “Natsuki may not be fully honest with you, but it’s clear to me she needs someone like you.”
Narumi: “From what I’ve seen of her, she’s had it rough when it comes to company.”
Narumi: “And you’re one of the few people who makes her feel special.”
Itsuki: “...I know.”
Itsuki: “I just wish she could say that to me already.”
Narumi: “She will. Don’t rush things.”
Narumi: “Once she’s ready, I’m certain it’ll all make sense, and we can all laugh about it later.”
Itsuki: “Hm…maybe…”
Finally getting a somewhat genuine smile back, Itsuki walks back to the kitchen table and gives her a short hug, before going to the bathroom to brush his teeth, clean up his hair, etc. But as he does so, he keeps thinking back to his mother’s words. A part of him feels it’s just empty promises, but…he knows she has a point about Natsuki.
Sure…he doesn’t tolerate lying in any way. Especially when it makes him or other people suffer in some manner. But that doesn’t change the fact that Natsuki Gushiken…is an amazing person. Snarky, cute, fun to be around, and overall, a kind soul that just has a hard time expressing it, and feels the need to guard herself from anyone that might hurt her.
From their first encounter on the rooftop during lunch to making cupcakes for the festival, Itsuki has known she was a much different person compared to anyone he’s met before and after. Someone that, even on a crappy day, can make him smile and forget that something’s going wrong for a while. Sure, it may sound corny. But in the Mirai Family? Corniness is a part of the bloodline.
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2023.03.28 19:42 bxsiliskx Scariest Moments Of My Life

I made a post a couple days ago voicing out the fact i wanted to share my story. After receiving positive feedback of people simply willing to listen I started working on my story. I’m still not finished, but i wanted to at least get some of it out. It’s been difficult putting the story together not because i can’t remember everything, but because my anxiety starts to be to much and i have to take a break from it. I remember everything like it was yesterday and it was 2 nearly 3 years ago, but nonetheless here’s what i’ll call - Part 1:
᭙ꫝꪮ ᦓ ꪑꪖᧁᧁ꠸ꫀ﹖ 
 It genuinely gives me anxiety recanting the events that took place. As I’m sure if you’re here reading this you are most likely aware of what psychosis is, but in case you don’t, a state of psychosis typically referred to as an ‘episode’ except you aren’t always guaranteed to come out of it. Thankfully, I did.. you truly lose grasp of reality, you don’t know what’s real & what’s not, but the problem is everything that isn’t real you don’t know that it’s not real everything seems real to you. No one can tell you any different. You’d argue until your face was blue that whatever it is you’re seeing is real. I’m sure you’ve heard or seen plenty of stories about murder cases where the suspect claims “the devil told me i had to” “it was the voices” ect, ect… Some of those people, sure might be full of shit. However, some of those people are not… I know that because this is my story. I hope you get something from this. Getting this off my chest and out to people is really for me and my peace of mind, but still maybe it can be for you so let’s begin. October 7th, 2021 I’m not much of an artist, I can’t draw nor paint, but on this day I decided to paint and so I did. I painted through the night into the next morning never seeming to be satisfied with what it was I was painting. It’s around 3-4pm at this point and I’m sitting in front of my canvas just looking at it trying to figure out what it’s missing. I couldn’t seem to figure it out. Maybe because it wasn’t missing anything, but I still tried to figure it out. After some time passed I actually fell asleep for a period of time (Not sure how long, but i assumed it was for 30 minutes - 1 hour) & (The beginning of my psychosis) I was awoken by myself. As I started to wake up I was talking to the painting that I was still sitting in front of. I don’t know what i said exactly or whether i even spoke proper english. I could’ve been mumbling for all I know. This plays a more important roll later on. After i was awake and conscious I stood up thinking “damn, i just fell asleeep sitting there like that” and started to move around to help wake up some more because I did have a dinner to go to with my mother. I got ready, she came by a picked me up, & from there we went out to get dinner somewhere. While we were eating i noticed that i was seeing what looked like speckles of what appeared to be a glitter like when you stand up to fast or hold your breathe and you see those flicking “stars” except this wasn’t that, which i just brushed it off and didn’t think much of it. Afterwards we went back to my house where my grandmother, my aunt, & my little brother stay as well. (My aunt & grandmother are the ones that practically “raised” me as well as my brother). I went down into my room and i decided that i was done with the painting all I needed to do was sign it at the bottom, so that’s what I did.
I wanted to show it to my grandmother so I did and afterwards i noticed a part of my painting that looked like my dog Brydie which at the time i thought was pretty cool so I took the painting back to my grandmother to show her and she herself also saw what I saw. My grandmother then points out something that kinda looked like my other dog Morgan (I have 2 dogs whom go by the names of Brydie & Morgan) and then all the sudden my grandmother & I both are finding multiple things that have value to me hidden within this painting such as my personal spiritual numbers (that being 222 & 417) As i’m finding all these hidden things within this painting that were all very meaningful to me something in my head gave me the idea to see what it looked like upside down so i turned it upside down and that’s when my picture was completely different. The bright orange sky filled with sunset turned into a pool of fire. The flock of birds gliding through the clear skies were now all people burning in a fire. As quickly as i noticed all the cool, calming, & loving things hidden within my painting even quicker it all turned piquant, horrifying, & hateful. I couldn’t seem to take my eyes off this painting and in the center mass of this painting i had painted a “man”, but it was more like a character of sorts. Whenever i would look away from it i could see the facial expression change from what was happy & ecstatic to a more happy & evil like a proud evil villain. I could only see it out of my peripheral vision. It wouldn’t change if i was looking directly at it only as i would go to look away from it. Whenever i was directly looking at it i could only see the original facial expression i had painted. I couldn’t take my attention away from it though because it continued to happen. At this point i was officiated on it and i found myself just staring at it. I actually begin to verbally ask it “Why are you looking at me like that when i look away? I painted you, why are you looking at me so evil? i don’t understand”. This continued for what felt like 10-15 minutes. My brother walks into my room and he finds me there staring at this painting as it was hung up on the wall & he ask me, “Do you want to come out and smoke a cigarette with me?” and I replied, “Yeah, I could definitely use me a cigarette right now” . My brother replies, “You okay? you look like you need one.” which i responded. “Yeah, i’m good this painting just keeps looking at me funny every time I look away from it.” & him thinking i’m just trying to be funny let’s out a chuckle and says “Well, I got the cigarettes so c’mon”. He hands me a cigarette and we start making our way towards the door. (Remember it’s October and we’ve always been the type of people to go “all out” when it comes to halloween. We would make creepy, scary, human sized characters leading up to Halloween so we could put them out in the yard for trick or treaters & we even would keep several of them in the house for our own Halloween spirits) - Read Comments Below:
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2023.03.28 19:28 rentadonkey Cigarette packaging laws have gone way too far. Box art should be allowed. The enforcement of extremely graphic medical picture warnings is obnoxious, annoying and unfair

here's what UK law says on cigarette packaging:
"All cigarette packs for retail must be in standardised packaging. Packs must be a cuboid shape and a non-shiny drab dark brown. Brand names are allowed but must be in a set position, font and maximum size. Required health warnings and other permitted features must be presented in a standardised way. There are also internal packaging requirements. All other trademarks, logos, colour schemes and promotional images are prohibited."
I was a full-time smoker for 9 years, transitioned to NRT and eventually quit tobacco altogether (well, mostly). I still enjoy a smoke on special occasions. I buy maybe 3 or 4 packets of cigarettes a year.
I think it's unfair that the end-user is coerced into carrying disgusting graphic images on behalf of the government. personal property should not be forcibly "uglified" for the public good. the graphic medical imagery should instead be displayed on the premises where the products are sold, or on the website where the products are sold. the annoyance of ugly anti-smoking imagery should be placed on the businesses selling the products, not the end-user. it's the hostility towards the end-user that bothers me most of all.
it's not illegal for an individual to purchase aftermarket replica cigarette boxes featuring brand logos, artwork and colourful fonts: so what's the point? to inconvenience the end-user? cigarettes lose their freshness as soon as you break the foil seal, so it's not ideal to transfer the cigarettes from their ugly packaging into a nice, pretty cigarette case. worst of all? it makes it almost impossible for the end-user to tell when they have been sold a box of counterfeit cigarettes. it was much easier to identify counterfeits 20 years ago, when cigarettes had lots of box art and colour. you could always tell when something was slightly off with the logo or colour-scheme. again, it all feels like unnecessary hostility towards the end-user.
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2023.03.28 17:39 throwawaycollege091 downward trending asian not doing well in rd round waiting on duke/ivies

Demographics
Intended Major(s): Biology/Biochemistry
Academics
Standardized Testing
List the highest scores earned and all scores that were reported.
Extracurriculars/Activities
List all extracurricular involvements, including leadership roles, time commitments, major achievements, etc.
  1. Policy Advocate for Graduate-Level Initiative at Harvard
  2. Lead ResearcheOutreach Coordinator for Globally-Recognized NPO on refugee relocation
  3. Summer Research Intern at Molecular Biology Lab at T5 Research University
  4. Researcher at organization under T10 universities, working on multiple different projects
  5. Run org providing students opportunities to break into research/academia
  6. Certified Nursing Assistant/Clinical Hours
  7. Independent Research on a mental health topic + advocacy raising awareness for same topic
  8. Research Intern @ MedTech Startup
  9. Medical Shadowing x2 Clinics
  10. HOSA Club President
sent updates to my RD's talking about notable advocacy efforts, a presentation of my independent research work, a couple of small competition wins, some partnerships with global organizations in one of my ec's.
missed out on updating them with a new research assistant position at a UT Southwestern lab near me, happened the week after I sent updates sadly, hope it won't bite me in the back later. 😭😭😭😭😭
Awards/Honors
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  1. National Merit Semi-Finalist
  2. National Qualifier for a Medical Coding Event
  3. USABO Honorable Mention (1 off semifinals, winged the test)
  4. State Winner for HOSA Event
  5. State Competitor for some Science Olympiad Events
Letters of Recommendation
AP lang - 6-7/10? nothing bad for sure, just not sure if it was anything special, probably average
a STEM teach - 8/10, I saw the rec at a later date, kind of short, but to the point and was very specific on things I had done in the class, so seems pretty good
Professor at t5 - absolutely no clue, just added in because of her reputation as a professor, doubt it was bad but doubt it was great cuz I got rejected from her university 😭
Interviews
Rice - was okay, nothing special, didn't help
Cornell - missed my interview... it was CAAAN hoping it doesn't hurt my decision but not getting in fs anyways
Essays
Personal Statement - 8/10? can't really judge my own essay, i thought it was okay, my mom hated it, some of my friends didn't understand it, others thought it was pretty good
Supplementals - 7/10, reused a lot, some were really good imo (duke, UT, maybe some more) some were really ass (rice 😭) mostly depended on the prompt and word count allowed
Decisions (indicate ED/EA/REA/SCEA/RD)
Acceptances:
Waitlists:
Rejections:
Waiting on:
Additional Information:
as noted above, forgot a big lab position i secured in my update, kinda tossing. forgot my recs for gtown, but wouldn't go to gtown over UT, same logic for mich, case western, ucla + uc berkeley + usc, and probably emory/washu tbh cuz UT gave me honors. my grades are kinda weak, think its whats hurting me the most, my ecs are like decent and idk about essays so I'm pretty sure I don't get into any more schools, but I always wanted UT Austin (good school, in-state, cheap, pre-med) over nearly all of my list, so a lot of them I don't really care about that much lol. only real big ones I care about left are Duke/Brown. I lowkey am happy about JHU reject because in hindsight, 80k too much money. even now I don't know if I'd go any private over in-state at UT
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