I joined the discord, so I get a notification whenever it is time to predict a bracket. Whenever that happens, I do my prediction right away. I don't usually watch the tourney live. But I do go check to see how my predictions went.

Makes me put my money (fake internet points) where my mouth is. So I like it because of that.

It is really easy to use, and free. No real money involved.

Okay this is so fucking cool.

Only if the day ends with a major headline.

Talent is hard to define. In my opinion talent = unobserved practice/study.

This picture gets the concept across pretty well. But it can also happen with kids that "happen" to be good at something. Like sports. Was that kid a natural at baseball, or did he just watch a lot of baseball games and played backyard baseball a shit ton so he just knew the rules/strats before any of the other kids?

Some people learn faster than others yes, but learning in itself is a skill.

Maybe this isn't true, but it is definitely 100% more effective than assuming talent is outside of your control or an obstacle that can not be cleared.

You did good. Fostering and developing the younger generation.

I compete in video games (smash bros ult) and there is a lot of humbling experiences when you are unable to beat a child that is 10 years younger than you every week for 2 straight years.

I heard that anonymous is taking credit for the ddos attack today.

If so, fucking finally!

I always had issues with chromecast. And I haven't used one in 5+ years. I assumed they were better by now?

I would find out the 'true' reason why you feel this anxiety.

You say its because of min-maxing, but why do you want to do this? Do you have a lot of activities that you do on the weekend, do you feel rushed, do you feel a lack of control, etc.?

We all have this anxiety in life, some longer than others. For me, I felt like I had little control of my life, so I focused on that and now I feel fine of the weekends. Of course I want them longer, but I manage.

Also, try deliberately 'living in the moment' more actively. Go outside and take a 15 min walk. What do you notice in the walk? How is the weather? Did you neighbor finally clean up that trash on the side of his door? Is the park busy? etc. During your walk act like a detective and soak in all the activities and information around you.

Might help you 'feel more grounded'.

Only if they want to.

And that is a HUGE if. Most people after their formal education decide to stop learning. And learning is the most important form of change.

Love Kojima. Will play anything he makes even for a little because of his legacy.

I am really trying to get into games blind, especially a Kojima experience, but can someone tell me if this is looking like a 'true' Death Stranding 2, as in, the same overall game play loop of delivering packages and finding human connection in the world?

Well... to me this seems awfully close to "stop hitting yourself problem".

Why are you looking comments everywhere? Do you really need that information to make a decision? Is it so bad to play a bad game now and then? I don't see a problem, because this problem is easily avoidable by not going to social media for opinions.

Or am I missing the point?

The internet really is not a good representation of the US when it comes to day to day life for 'normal' people.

Other than office gossip, the effects of our shitty leadership hasn't effected the lives of everyone. Its more of a storm off in the distance that casts a big shadow as it randomly electrocutes people here and there. But still far away that you can't see it happen, but you can hear it happen.

I am hopeful that this next cycle the progressives that actually want to do something will break free from institutionalized/leadership of the party of democrats.

Not hopeful they will receive that opportunity again though.

Yeah no robber is doing this.

Stalker yes. But most people don't get stalked.

And this is coming from someone who thinks any bumper stickers that contain any words is trashy.

Hi! My partner is a middle school band teacher. I have been trying to find anything that is music related for her so I can help her classroom workflow.

Any recommendations? Because I honestly can't find anything good. I will check out Sheetable soon.

Yeah, as a past tax accountant, I wouldn't count on it.

Because not only would you need to be updating tax regulation every year (which is completely unpredictable with new laws and interpretations) you would also need to update it for every country and state/providence.

No one should do that for free.

Elon Musk will go down in history as THE EXAMPLE of greed and generational wealth will do to you.

He is the wealthiest man in history, but is still never satisfied. He will never be happy. And you can't convince me he is happy right now. His actions are not the same as a happy man, but one that is insecure. Literally every decision, action, and even conversation reeks of it.

My partner and I have played 4 hours so far. It is definitely a good game, feels smooth platforming wise. Also isn't 'easy' (casual gamer standards) since it has a lot of different types of gameplay that they throw at you and makes you think on your feet. For instance, my partner (who is a gamer, but only for certain genres) had trouble with flying/driving in some sections.

So far a 5/5 game. I did come across some bugs, but nothing annoying or game breaking. Just funny 'hiccups' like sticking to objects that can be fixed by just button mashing or something.

Been trying to decide on what to allow on my computer/home server.

But on my phone I allow texts, emails (don't get many of them), discord (dms and certain chats), phone, and that is probably it. So just communication applications.

ifixit is such a wonderful company. I downloaded all their repair manuals so I should be able to repair 'anything'. And it does seem to be everything.

I love that they are still adding more resources for the general public. An actual ethical company imo. But please let me know if there is some controversy I am not aware of.