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Digging up gun dirt...
Two stories about gun maker Daniel Defense popped into the news today.
Days after the pandemic fund opened, they received $3.1 million in government small business aid via the Paycheck Protection Program used to support it's 200 employees.
(I'm not sure how 200 employees qualifies as a small business, considering they are the largest privately owned firearms manufacturers in the country.)
The Twitter account of Daniel Defense reportedly had an advertisement photo of a young child holding a similar weapon used in the Uvalde mass shooting stating “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Interesting mindset... ya think?
Days after the pandemic fund opened, they received $3.1 million in government small business aid via the Paycheck Protection Program used to support it's 200 employees.
(I'm not sure how 200 employees qualifies as a small business, considering they are the largest privately owned firearms manufacturers in the country.)
The Twitter account of Daniel Defense reportedly had an advertisement photo of a young child holding a similar weapon used in the Uvalde mass shooting stating “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Interesting mindset... ya think?
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I am fking hurting like crazy but happy. The music room is starting to get put back together, painting is nearly done, sound system is put back in place, cables are all ran, hardest part is over with.
Now if I could only find someone to share it with . . . hah
Now if I could only find someone to share it with . . . hah
The sirens...
I'm a short distance from a golf course. On top of the clubhouse is a weather station with a device for monitoring lightning strikes. I've read that Coral Springs (not far from me) is the lightning capital of the world. It's where marshland easterly winds meet ocean westerly winds, causing temperature and humidity changes.
The weather station system has sirens (that can be heard a mile away) to alert golfers of impending danger.
It was dark when I got up to go walking, only to hear rains and the sirens around 6:30am
Thinking who the fuk plays golf in the dark?
Maybe they should put a timer on that device!
A clip of the weather radar showing the storm this morning. It traveled across the state west to east with most of the rain during the night.
The weather station system has sirens (that can be heard a mile away) to alert golfers of impending danger.
It was dark when I got up to go walking, only to hear rains and the sirens around 6:30am
Thinking who the fuk plays golf in the dark?
Maybe they should put a timer on that device!
A clip of the weather radar showing the storm this morning. It traveled across the state west to east with most of the rain during the night.
EDELWEISS - Vol. I: The ALGORHYTHM - VIII
EDELWEISS
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- Chapter I:
The ALGORHYTHM
VIII.
“Who am I, and what’s my place in the story?! I am one from the crowd, walking along the corridors of this worldwide prison and asylum. I am from the crowd but do not belong; like a shadow, I sneak through, like a silent witness of times. This is not a story about me, although I do have a place in it, as a character. While I am the story-teller, being a student of life and child of it, I move along the chapters, sinking in each page and beholding each letter under the sharp edge of a pen. That’s all you have to know, about the one of the crowd which carry a lamp under its dark robe, walking on narrow paths and twists of fate encountering to each step, for trials arise everywhere, in its sight…
I have grown in a world full of everything that’s need for each newborn soul, to live. But the people, have turned their hearts away, in most cases, and all around me gradually turning into a fight for survival. Either be there the bravest or the fittest, the richest or the stronger, the villain or the victim, the smarter or the dumber, the crazy or the sane, there are choices, to be made, so as paths, to follow. While I have grown learning new things without to beset a balance of what’s good or bad, even without to bother over what’s right or fair and what’s not adequate, or risky, world went on its own course of events, like a large river flowing to the sea. Likewise, for the many others, more relevant or not, in such equation, the world reach a peak into technology development and of course, all implications from other fields, being called, simple: modern times. All around, as much as sophisticated as could get – up to a point, of course, - everything, a rush in delivering complexity, new goals to reach and new dreams to pursue. But came the day to ask myself, one day: what’s all these for?! What is the use of all and everything, - are these really helpful to my understanding, - are these really necessary, for my well-being?! And I started questioning all these, for always something appeared to be missing, like resembling a whole but as closer one gets to it, pieces are just appearing to be there, when actually, there is nothing there at all; was like there could be found a lack of something, in such enclosure about to be called everything. So I grew up, to realize that all and everything, it’s just a surface, - in the 1st instance, watch but do not touch, as for the 2nd, touch but do not keep. A surface which upon touching, it dissimilates around, like a floating layer, spreading around and off the finger who dared searching. Then, another surface, and all becoming stranger and stranger, as deeper as it could become, such observation, layer after layer, until was no need to touch, anymore, for there watching was not necessary… Then, all of sudden, the blind world, strikes you: wake up! You have to pay, to be alive!...
And then, I finally knew: “whole” world is blinded from the truth, awaken to illusion. World I grew up, dreaming, it is a world of lies and deceit…”
[ … ]
- Shall be continued…
2022 © Th3Mirr0r
EDELWEISS - Vol. I/Chapter I: The ALGORHYTHM
***
- Chapter I:
The ALGORHYTHM
VIII.
“Who am I, and what’s my place in the story?! I am one from the crowd, walking along the corridors of this worldwide prison and asylum. I am from the crowd but do not belong; like a shadow, I sneak through, like a silent witness of times. This is not a story about me, although I do have a place in it, as a character. While I am the story-teller, being a student of life and child of it, I move along the chapters, sinking in each page and beholding each letter under the sharp edge of a pen. That’s all you have to know, about the one of the crowd which carry a lamp under its dark robe, walking on narrow paths and twists of fate encountering to each step, for trials arise everywhere, in its sight…
I have grown in a world full of everything that’s need for each newborn soul, to live. But the people, have turned their hearts away, in most cases, and all around me gradually turning into a fight for survival. Either be there the bravest or the fittest, the richest or the stronger, the villain or the victim, the smarter or the dumber, the crazy or the sane, there are choices, to be made, so as paths, to follow. While I have grown learning new things without to beset a balance of what’s good or bad, even without to bother over what’s right or fair and what’s not adequate, or risky, world went on its own course of events, like a large river flowing to the sea. Likewise, for the many others, more relevant or not, in such equation, the world reach a peak into technology development and of course, all implications from other fields, being called, simple: modern times. All around, as much as sophisticated as could get – up to a point, of course, - everything, a rush in delivering complexity, new goals to reach and new dreams to pursue. But came the day to ask myself, one day: what’s all these for?! What is the use of all and everything, - are these really helpful to my understanding, - are these really necessary, for my well-being?! And I started questioning all these, for always something appeared to be missing, like resembling a whole but as closer one gets to it, pieces are just appearing to be there, when actually, there is nothing there at all; was like there could be found a lack of something, in such enclosure about to be called everything. So I grew up, to realize that all and everything, it’s just a surface, - in the 1st instance, watch but do not touch, as for the 2nd, touch but do not keep. A surface which upon touching, it dissimilates around, like a floating layer, spreading around and off the finger who dared searching. Then, another surface, and all becoming stranger and stranger, as deeper as it could become, such observation, layer after layer, until was no need to touch, anymore, for there watching was not necessary… Then, all of sudden, the blind world, strikes you: wake up! You have to pay, to be alive!...
And then, I finally knew: “whole” world is blinded from the truth, awaken to illusion. World I grew up, dreaming, it is a world of lies and deceit…”
[ … ]
- Shall be continued…
2022 © Th3Mirr0r
EDELWEISS - Vol. I/Chapter I: The ALGORHYTHM
Joining something long overdue.
I have been working at my current job since August 2022. Well, since August 8, 2022, if you want to be precise.
That means in six months, I will celebrate my 2 year employment. Ever since I was a child, I have been told that I have to join a union, for my own sake. I have been wanting to join one, but I have always been putting it off for another day - mainly because I couldn't afford it and I didn't really need it when I wasn't working. My only permanent jobs has been three years in a supermarket, in an office in Scotland and where I work now. Three permanent jobs since 2007. Other times I worked had been through a temp agency, and even then I didn't know if I needed to join a union. So I didn't join one.
Now, with me working full time, and making enough, I can now afford to join a union. I joined the cheapest one I could find. It will set me back a whopping $83 a month. The first six months are free, however.
Now, I know that there has been a LOT of talk in the US about how unions are bad, but I see them as a good thing. They can help me if I somehow feel like my employer is treating me bad. If I get laid off unexpectedly, I can get unemployment funds for 2 years. More than enough time to allow me to find another job, if required. 2.254 million people in Denmark are members of a union. It's encouraged to be a member from the time you start your higher education. I just never joined one until last week - when I am almost 40..
But at least they'll help me if I, for some reason, get treated unfairly at work or if I get laid off out of nowhere
That means in six months, I will celebrate my 2 year employment. Ever since I was a child, I have been told that I have to join a union, for my own sake. I have been wanting to join one, but I have always been putting it off for another day - mainly because I couldn't afford it and I didn't really need it when I wasn't working. My only permanent jobs has been three years in a supermarket, in an office in Scotland and where I work now. Three permanent jobs since 2007. Other times I worked had been through a temp agency, and even then I didn't know if I needed to join a union. So I didn't join one.
Now, with me working full time, and making enough, I can now afford to join a union. I joined the cheapest one I could find. It will set me back a whopping $83 a month. The first six months are free, however.
Now, I know that there has been a LOT of talk in the US about how unions are bad, but I see them as a good thing. They can help me if I somehow feel like my employer is treating me bad. If I get laid off unexpectedly, I can get unemployment funds for 2 years. More than enough time to allow me to find another job, if required. 2.254 million people in Denmark are members of a union. It's encouraged to be a member from the time you start your higher education. I just never joined one until last week - when I am almost 40..
But at least they'll help me if I, for some reason, get treated unfairly at work or if I get laid off out of nowhere
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A good relationship is one where both partners feel fulfilled, respected, and supported. Some key ingredients for a healthy relationship include:
Communication: Good communication is key to a healthy relationship. Partners should feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings with each other and actively listen to each other.
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Ultimately, a good relationship is one that works for both partners and where both partners feel happy, fulfilled, and valued.
Communication: Good communication is key to a healthy relationship. Partners should feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings with each other and actively listen to each other.
Trust: Trust is essential for a good relationship. Both partners should feel confident in each other's honesty and reliability.
Respect: A good relationship is built on mutual respect. Partners should value each other's opinions, decisions, and boundaries.
Support: A good relationship involves supporting each other through life's ups and downs.
Flexibility: Relationships can change and grow over time, and a good relationship requires flexibility and adaptability to change.
Shared values and goals: Having shared values and goals can help keep partners on the same page and build a strong foundation for the relationship.
Independence: While a good relationship involves intimacy and interdependence, partners should also maintain their own individuality and pursue their own interests.
Ultimately, a good relationship is one that works for both partners and where both partners feel happy, fulfilled, and valued.
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Looking to make the move and live in a new place for a while? If you pick sensibly, you might just get paid to do it.
Smaller cities and towns in the US are offering relocation packages to lure new people to come and live in them.
Also referred to as worker relocation incentive programmes, these financial schemes can be found across America and all share a common goal: attract people with geographically flexible jobs by offering them money and other perks, such as free gym memberships, co-working spaces and even a sit-down meal with the mayor, reports CNN.
Smaller cities and towns in the US are offering relocation packages to lure new people to come and live in them.
Also referred to as worker relocation incentive programmes, these financial schemes can be found across America and all share a common goal: attract people with geographically flexible jobs by offering them money and other perks, such as free gym memberships, co-working spaces and even a sit-down meal with the mayor, reports CNN.
We are our souls.
When you connect with someone who you feel deeply about, it opens up your soul.
The problem is, that you keep yourself in your soul, you have your essence inside that space, and to let someone else reach inside and hold that part of you, is like breaking piece's of a rough diamond, and you begin loosing part's of you, it just depends if you allow yourself to be polished and shine or crushed into dust.
We are all bashed around in the sea of life until, one day, if we are lucky enough we come to rest against another stone and the broken pieces of us fit into their broken edges, and anchor us together enough, so we can ground each other and stop being beaten up by the waves of the world.
We can rest, and the waves can polish our broken edges and smooth them out, it can blend you together in time, to be stronger than you thought you could be.
But sometimes we need to be put into the fire and burned to smooth out the edges and turn the rock into a diamond so we know our worth.
The problem is, that you keep yourself in your soul, you have your essence inside that space, and to let someone else reach inside and hold that part of you, is like breaking piece's of a rough diamond, and you begin loosing part's of you, it just depends if you allow yourself to be polished and shine or crushed into dust.
We are all bashed around in the sea of life until, one day, if we are lucky enough we come to rest against another stone and the broken pieces of us fit into their broken edges, and anchor us together enough, so we can ground each other and stop being beaten up by the waves of the world.
We can rest, and the waves can polish our broken edges and smooth them out, it can blend you together in time, to be stronger than you thought you could be.
But sometimes we need to be put into the fire and burned to smooth out the edges and turn the rock into a diamond so we know our worth.
ID. BUZZ...
Volkswagen has introduced an electric minibus that on the outside has the resemblance to their vehicles from the 1960's. Named the ID. BUZZ, it's currently only available in Europe.
A larger and more powerful version is expected to arrive in America sometime in 2024.
Priced at over $79,000 I think VW will have a difficult time finding a market for this vehicle.
Yahoo link:
A larger and more powerful version is expected to arrive in America sometime in 2024.
Priced at over $79,000 I think VW will have a difficult time finding a market for this vehicle.
Yahoo link:
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