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On a similar note, do some folks believe those who are single simply haven't found "the right one" or are not ready yet? Do some simply cannot accept that single folks are just content with being single?

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argonautweakend posted...

years later I overheard my dad saying he didn't like it and took me out. I don't know what he meant, and I never asked for clarification, but it makes me wonder what he didn't like about it.

I can only assume he did not like how the adult leadership ran things. Though nationwide there are certain criteria that each unit must adhere to, each unit and the adults leadership involved have some leeway in how the unit functions. Some units the adults do the leading while some the youth do the leading with the adults acting as advisers. Some units focuses on camping and hiking, some focuses on teaching Scout skills at meetings but rarely going out, some might do too much fundraising to the dislike of the parents, etc. It can vary quite a bit from unit to unit and unfortunately can make or break the Scouting experience if one joins a "bad" unit.

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Zeus posted...

Is this part of the overall scouts thing now? Because I thought they had changed the boy scouts to just be scouts or something to incorporate girls as well. Because if it did and then the whole thing ended, it's a little apropos.

The Boy Scouts of America consists of four organization, each with its own set of ranks and awards. The Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts), Cub Scouts, Venture Crew, and Sea Scouts. There are other organizations but to my knowledge they're like sub groups within these four existing groups. It is the Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts) and Cub Scouts groups that opened up to girls in the past 1-2ish years. The Venture Crew though has been co-ed since 1969ish.

Entity13 posted...

What we're seeing in terms of bankruptcy is a result of all that went wrong before the attempt to appear better.

To my knowledge, membership has been on the decline for a while even before the BSA officially accepted homosexual Scouts and girls. To my knowledge, the BSA officially accepting homosexual Scouts was kinda based on which sponsors we would keep/lose and I don't doubt opening up to girls was a way to deal with the declining membership, especially after the Mormon/LDS church left the BSA. I was told the Mormons/LDS Scouts consisted roughly of 18% of Scouts nationwide.

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I have heard the same/similar with Utah. Certain major brands of beer/liquor make special versions just for those states with a limit on the ABV. Friend of mine lives in Utah and told me they cannot even order certain liquor since the shipping companies are not allowed to deliver em or something

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wolfy42 posted...

I STILL wouldn't buy a new car with a 60 month loan at 0% interest because even without paying out extra money, the car depreciates in value so fast at first it's like throwing away money. You can literally buy cars that are a few years old and have less then 30k miles on them that will work just as well, and save yourself 10k+.

Aye. At the time I think I simply wanted a more modernized car and new after having driven a 2005 Subaru WRX prior. Now that my Outback is a bit beat up from all the driving and camping trips I have gone on, I'll be more than content getting a used 2010+ car as a commuter for several grand than paying 35k+ for something new. I do not regret getting the new Outback but I will probably not get another Outback, new or used, until I have driven this 2017 model into the ground.

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Trialia posted...

Not all of us can endure living together.

Exactly. Besides your situation I have read other life stories on GameFAQ where I agree moving out is for the better especially when it comes to one's mental health and happiness. But if there is no friction and no desire to live alone, why spend the extra several hundreds to thousands of dollars per month on something that one will never make a return on.

That being said, I'd admit because I have this safety net with living with my mother it can and probably have made me soft. We oughta always try and better ourselves so we can get that promotion we want or a better paying career but the pressure on me to do this is definitely lower than what others are probably dealing with.

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Pixel 3 XL, about 6.3" with case.

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captpackrat posted...

and part scattered in Yosemite (my favorite place on earth)

There's a Scout camp in New Mexico, Philmont, that I have attended four times thus far. Once in my youth and three times as an adult leader. Between one particular peak at this camp and another particular peak at some local mountains, I am hoping my ashes will be scattered into the wind. I will just need to make sure I obtain permissions beforehand and get some volunteers willing to hike up to these peaks.

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Not as healthy as it should be but I am trying to at least reduce the amount. Many of times I will have lunch with coworkers but save half my meal for dinner. I can finish the meal right there but I shouldn't.

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Alex1976 posted...

Just need to decide whether to be buried or cremated.

Both? Do anyone bury their ashes or typically keep em in urns/scatter them at sea? I might actually opt to not have a plot at a cemetery as I feel it is kinda a waste of space/money. After my nephews/nieces generation, I doubt any of their children will remember/know of me enough to visit my grave.

I will bury my mother next to my father in the same cemetery as my grandparents as that is what she wants (plus my parents already paid for the plot) but not sure if I'll want the same done to me.

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I bought my 2017 Subaru Outback new. I qualified for a 0% interest for 48 months so opted for the monthly payment. One more year till I'm done.

That being said, I am very surprised to see payment plans of 60 and 72 months now. If there is interest, I can see that as a way to make consumers focus on the low monthly payments but gain interest from them over time. But if there's some promotion for 60-72 months and 0% interest, I'm stump as to what dealerships is hoping to gain from that other than to make it more enticing. Granted whether it be four years or six years, the dealership is gonna get their money eventually anyway.

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Currently living with my mother. I pay a "rent" of $500 per month and take care of house maintenance.

dancer62 posted...

Struck a nerve, apparently? Failure To Launch seems to be becoming more common.

I'd admit I do find it bothersome that some feel one must move out just to move out. I can accept there are many of reasons to justify moving out and renting an apartment. But to move out just to prove one is capable of wasting money on an apartment seems just that, wasteful. Now moving out to a condo or house is a separate matter. I kinda see it as an all-or-nothing thing despite the cost of housing. At least a condo or house can be a worthwhile investment if one can afford it. An apartment is just a waste of money.

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WastelandCowboy posted...

Got your will and last testament all ready?

With the amount of driving and camping trips I go on, I oughta write a will at least. If by default my assets goes to my mother and/or sister, I would not be concern though. Still, I'd like to at least ensure my organs get donated, my body cremated, and ashes scattered at some mountain peak.

WastelandCowboy posted...

Bills all paid-up?

Nope. Still have about $10k in car loans and other bills. I have about $200k in life insurance so after funeral expenses and whatnot, there oughta be enough left to cover my bills.

WastelandCowboy posted...

Automatic scripts on your computer to wipe your browser history?

Maybe I'll ask my computer be cremated with me.


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Had no idea Parasite was directed by the same director as Snowpiercer. I might just have to watch Parasite at some point.

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Very rarely. I think Deus Ex and Final Fantasy Tactics have been the only games I seem to replay on a regular basics. In FFT case, I have a weird thing with playing just to level up my characters and max their stats.

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I'm torn between Voyage Home and Undiscovered Country. Gonna have to go with Voyage Home I'd say.

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EvilMegas posted...

I was being horribly sarcastic.

Apology for missing that. I stand by my statement though, is it futile to fight back against these type of behavior from the general public?

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I work in an engineering office. Occasionally there is some casual conversation in the background, some more noticeable than others. One talkative coworker mentioned he is not as loud as other people in the office. Another coworker responded that it is not about who is louder but who is being heard.

I'd admit, I never thought about looking at it from that perspective. These background conversations are sometime distracting but personally, the folks who are loudest don't do it frequently enough to bother me whereas the talkative coworker who says he is not as loud does it frequently enough that it can be distracting.

To those who work in an office environment, how calm or noisy is it? Do you have talkative coworkers who constantly add to the background noises? Are you that noisy coworker who feel it is okay because others does it worse than you?

Comments are appreciated,

Thank you

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EvilMegas posted...

Better to never say anything about it, I guess.

I was kinda thinking that. These celebrities gotta know all this attention, good and bad, are bound to happen no matter what. Some might not want to take it lying down but I can't help but feel it is simply a futile attempt against reality.

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SKARDAVNELNATE posted...

At this point I know more about the political leanings of the actors that I do about the show, and as a result I'm never watching it.

Curious. Do you assume the quality of the show will be X because the actors/actresses are X or you simply do not want to support said show cause the actors/actresses are X?

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It is the closest thing we'll get to a wall of skulls. Jokes aside, I have a collectors/hoarders mindset so simply like to keep stuff. However I have shifted to digital games and books years ago to avoid taking up more shelf space.

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I enjoyed Season 1 and Season 2 but Season 3 has been a bit difficult for me to get into. I think all the teenagers and real world stuff some of the characters are dealing with is simply distracting. Things felt more "innocent" previously but not so much anymore.

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I do wonder if child actors/actress are ever given the mental training to prepare for knowing they're gonna be sexualized, some among the public will criticize them for their success and any little thing they do, whatever real life friends they have may view them differently, etc. It comes with the territory of being a celebrity but for their age, how would one even prepare for it? Some child stars survived and made it big while some seem to go off the deep end.

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wolfy42 posted...

you don't get baths/showers

I'd imagine they would use sonic showers since water isn't needed.

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_shower/Legends

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I kinda wonder what life the Lars and Luke had. They weren't exactly global level rich water barons but seemed to still live comfortably compared to other Tatooine denizens. When Rey looked at the older scavenger, I'd admit it would be depressing to imagine spending the next several years barely surviving and having to scavenge almost everyday.

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As a Buddhist, I am willing to believe some being(s) on another plane of existence, exist. As to what that/those being(s) are, who knows.

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ParanoidObsessive posted...

Considering Gandalf was terrified he would be corrupted by it, and Saruman fell into corruption because of it without ever having held it, it's pretty clear that Maiar aren't immune to its power.

I'd agree on that.

ParanoidObsessive posted...

And the Valar are just really powerful Maiar (or more specifically, they're both Ainur - it's essentially the difference between angels and archangels).

So again, do you want to take the most evil and corrupt thing in all of Arda and give it to the most powerful being left in Arda, in the hope that he'll be able to resist it? Especially when we've already seen that the Valar themselves are more than capable of being petty, stubborn, and foolish?

You're pretty much begging to have another Morgoth at that point.

Just kinda wondering since the Ring was created by a being at the Maiar tier level, would it corrupt a being at the Valar tier level? Though I'll agree the Valar themselves have issues.

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Full Throttle posted...

it was a legitimate reason cause her phone was her LIFE LINE

Given her line of work I can understand her cellphone being tied to her work and being upset with the service being shutdown. That being said, I do wonder why she is not on her own plan. She may very well have a legitimate reason or not. *shrug*

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coinstarcad posted...

Tell Frodo and Gandolf they could just ride an eagle to the volcano.

I still prefer the catapult method.

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gguirao posted...

Never used it.

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Overall I really enjoyed the movie and all the references mentioned/shown. Got a good laugh at how they tied up the sister and nonchalantly kept ignoring her.

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I found them entertaining and enjoyable but would not consider good Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit films. That being said, I am not sure if a good Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit film should be done in movie format.

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From what I have noticed. No. For example the official Bravely Second soundtrack is on Spotify but oddly enough the official Bravely Default soundtrack is not on Spotify. I can only assume other soundtracks might be in similar situations. I am sure you can find most songs if you are fine with third party arrangements but in terms of official songs, might be hit-or-miss.

EDIT: Odd. Google shows there is a Bravely Default OST on Spotify but both the mobile and desktop app doesn't show it. Maybe the license was not renewed.

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ParanoidObsessive posted...

Yes, bring the ultimate symbol of corruption into the only uncorrupted place left in all of Arda. That will certainly go well.

*Shrug* Maybe Manwe won't mind keeping the Ring in his pocket.

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SpaceBear_ posted...

Stay the fuck in the Shire.

captpackrat posted...

My first thought when I read LotR was "why not just encase it in concrete and dump it in the middle of the ocean. Those stupid elves have ships."

Or failing that since the Ring will probably somehow wash up on some shores somewhere, have some Elves take it to Valinor. Doesn't defeat Sauron but I have doubts he will ever muster enough of a force to take on Valinor

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Any particular reason transgenders can't be in their own category or is that a potential snowball affect on other issues? I am somewhat indifferent about the restroom fiasco but do feel in terms of advantages specific to a gender, it oughta be separated.

On a completely different note, has there ever been official talk of competitions separated by ethnic groups or was that a can of worms no one wanted to open?

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Maybe I am too accustomed to celebrating stuff not on the actual date to avoid traffic, crowds, etc but what percentage of folks feels they have to celebrate stuff on the actual date (i.e. Valentine Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.)? My family and relatives have always done our celebration on a date that is convenient even if it is a few days early/late. Does celebrating on an unofficial date suddenly make it less valid to some folks?

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Keebs05 posted...

Who doesn't have a beef with Walmart receipt checkers?

Personally, I'm weird in the sense that those few seconds to stop as I'm leaving Walmart for them to scan my receipt doesn't bothers me but the extra few seconds to wait in a line at CostCo for them to check my receipt does bothers me. The checking part doesn't bothers me, it's simply the waiting part.

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Lokarin posted...

Spider Baker just went 6-0 with a GREY KNIGHTS list... that's insane

How big of an event is Beachhead Brawl Major? At the time of the new codex release I was tempted to try out Grey Knights when their stats seem overpowered, especially the Nemesis Dreadknight. At the same time I assume their high point costs also mean it wasn't a simple "Mass Carrier = instant win" mindset.

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papercup posted...

What the f*** is this even supposed to mean?

That was confusing. I assume he meant walking in a Black neighborhood.

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SpeedDemon20 posted...

I'm taking it in April. I signed up for the Water/Environmental afternoon portion.

Best of luck to yer and hope that compensation also comes with a raise. I really should take it soon in case the various code changes affects the test.

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SpeedDemon20 posted...

What'd they say? Did you get your license anyway?

I forgot their exact response as this interview was several years ago. I think it was something along the lines of the license is not required but still nice to get.

My current engineering position does not require a license so I have been severely dragging my feet to get it. Still, my supervisor did ask about it and said there'll be some compensation if I get it so I really oughta study for it instead of talking out of me arse. Definitely will open some doors elsewhere should I ever decide to change companies.

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lihlih posted...

I told him that the family will be moving because people are too openly racist here and I can't raise my half Korean, half Mexican children here because half children get hit with racism the hardest.

Wowza. Are you paraphrasing or you said exactly that?

lihlih posted...

God, I look back at that interview and just wish I could redo the last 3 minutes of it...

Pretty sure I bombed an interview for a city engineer position at the last minute as well. Told em I planned to get my P.E. (Professional Engineer) license and when they asked if I have questions, I asked if a P.E. is required to work for the city.

I prepared for all but what questions to ask the interviewers and my brain farted out that question. I am sure if I was tied with another candidate, that woulda been what killed my chance for the position.


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Mead posted...

I feel like it would be helpful so that things are more clear

Aye. To add context to a quote, it definitely would help to see what that poster was quoting. Now I kinda stacks the quotes separately and hope that is enough to add context.

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I wanna say yes and no. Some folks I know weren't dealt the best hand in life but still managed to make a good life out of what they had. I'm sure some see it as "If I managed, why can't they?"

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Less than 10%. Whenever I make chili or some stew, I sometimes forget to stir the bottom frequently enough to avoid the stuff sticking and burning to the Dutch oven.

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Mr Hangman posted...

APY is an orthogonal question, good investments are available electronically and and through older communications.

I just realized I completely misunderstood the TC's questions about APY. Banks are probably safer compared to other forms of investments but the APY is so low that I feel even with the potential ups and downs of other forms of investments, you'll still gain more in the long run compared to the highest APY that a bank will offer.

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darcandkharg31 posted...

Pretty convenient.

This for me. I use Bank of America and have not needed to speak to a bank teller or associate in years. I still withdraw cash via the ATM but deposit my checks either via direct deposit for work or via the mobile app. If I do need to resolve an issue, I just call/chat with their customer service.

EclairReturns posted...

If the APY is high, is it worth the risk, if any such exist?

I have applied to a few credit cards online and have not had any issues with them. Granted I am mindful of when their 0% APR promotions are over to avoid any interest fees.

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Buddhism but personally I do not consider it a religion and more of a way of life.

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MrMelodramatic posted...

whats the scene?

I assume it's the scene with the woman laughing, Black Mask getting angry, and making her dance on the table with a torn dress.

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I haven't played the tabletop in over several years but I really enjoyed the lore and stories in the codex. I still have a lot of Tyranid figures in the boxes and frames needing to be cut, assembled, and painted. I'll get to it one of these days.....

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