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2023.03.22 16:39 wizardanalytics Risks of Straight-through Processing (STP) in Underwriting and Catastrophe Modeling
The idea of automatically submitting and processing SOVs to minimize manual work and reduce errors is undoubtedly an enchanting one, but beware, for not all data is as it seems. Automating this process during a hard market without proper checks and balances is like casting a spell on a dragon with a broken wand - the consequences can be catastrophic. Before you start uttering the magic words to invoke Straight-through Processing (STP), there are a few risks you need to consider.
First, the lack of human review (regardless of how sophisticated the AI might be) results in critical errors creeping into the pricing methodology, leaving the underwriter unaware of the erroneous output, unless the input and output are compared manually, line by line. To avoid the ‘Garbage In, Garbage Out’ (GIGO) scenario, it's crucial to understand the components of an unstructured SOV that were used or discarded as input for the pricing model and why. Using CAT Models for account-level pricing is not an exact science. In reality, it's analogous to shooting darts at a board and rarely hitting the bullseye. AI with a human in the loop is necessary to avoid the Terminator-type doomsday scenario in the art and science of Catastrophe Modeling for pricing.
Another critical risk associated with STP in catastrophe modeling is the potential for added secondary uncertainty in the model outputs. Errors or inaccuracies within structured input data can significantly impact the model's output, leading to incorrect risk assessments and potential losses while skewing the resulting premium levels unfavorably. Since the SOV data received is rarely complete, STP tools tend to err on the side of caution by assigning the most conservative values for unknown data points. Thus, the resulting output is seldom as accurate as expected.
STP systems are designed to work within a specific set of parameters, which can limit their flexibility. If any changes to the data being processed or the analysis are required, the system may only be able to accommodate them with significant reconfiguration. With STP, the entire process is automated, making it challenging to understand how the data is processed or analyzed. This lack of transparency can make identifying errors or inaccuracies in the data challenging.
While employing AI and ML to scrub and harmonize unstructured data is excellent, insurers should carefully consider the risks associated with STP. To avoid GIGO, insurers should review the structured data manually before it enters the CAT modeling stage. By doing so, insurers can leverage the benefits of AI, such as implementing robust quality control processes, and investing in data quality and completeness, while empowering underwriters to exercise their judgment and expertise in assessing and pricing risks, thus maximizing the chances of policy issuance at minimal risk to the insurer.
In conclusion, whileSTP is a convenient tool, it can introduce significant limitations for underwriters who often rely on their experience, expertise, and intuition to assess risks that the models may only partially capture. When insurers rely solely on STP, the ability of underwriters to apply their judgment and expertise may be constrained, potentially leading to overly conservative or optimistic risk assessments. The risks associated with STP in underwriting and catastrophe modeling are significant and should not be overlooked. By carefully balancing the benefits of automation with human expertise and judgment, insurers can minimize the risk of errors, inaccuracies, and security breaches, ultimately taming the dragon while maximizing their chances of hitting the bullseye.
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First, the lack of human review (regardless of how sophisticated the AI might be) results in critical errors creeping into the pricing methodology, leaving the underwriter unaware of the erroneous output, unless the input and output are compared manually, line by line. To avoid the ‘Garbage In, Garbage Out’ (GIGO) scenario, it's crucial to understand the components of an unstructured SOV that were used or discarded as input for the pricing model and why. Using CAT Models for account-level pricing is not an exact science. In reality, it's analogous to shooting darts at a board and rarely hitting the bullseye. AI with a human in the loop is necessary to avoid the Terminator-type doomsday scenario in the art and science of Catastrophe Modeling for pricing.
Another critical risk associated with STP in catastrophe modeling is the potential for added secondary uncertainty in the model outputs. Errors or inaccuracies within structured input data can significantly impact the model's output, leading to incorrect risk assessments and potential losses while skewing the resulting premium levels unfavorably. Since the SOV data received is rarely complete, STP tools tend to err on the side of caution by assigning the most conservative values for unknown data points. Thus, the resulting output is seldom as accurate as expected.
STP systems are designed to work within a specific set of parameters, which can limit their flexibility. If any changes to the data being processed or the analysis are required, the system may only be able to accommodate them with significant reconfiguration. With STP, the entire process is automated, making it challenging to understand how the data is processed or analyzed. This lack of transparency can make identifying errors or inaccuracies in the data challenging.
While employing AI and ML to scrub and harmonize unstructured data is excellent, insurers should carefully consider the risks associated with STP. To avoid GIGO, insurers should review the structured data manually before it enters the CAT modeling stage. By doing so, insurers can leverage the benefits of AI, such as implementing robust quality control processes, and investing in data quality and completeness, while empowering underwriters to exercise their judgment and expertise in assessing and pricing risks, thus maximizing the chances of policy issuance at minimal risk to the insurer.
In conclusion, whileSTP is a convenient tool, it can introduce significant limitations for underwriters who often rely on their experience, expertise, and intuition to assess risks that the models may only partially capture. When insurers rely solely on STP, the ability of underwriters to apply their judgment and expertise may be constrained, potentially leading to overly conservative or optimistic risk assessments. The risks associated with STP in underwriting and catastrophe modeling are significant and should not be overlooked. By carefully balancing the benefits of automation with human expertise and judgment, insurers can minimize the risk of errors, inaccuracies, and security breaches, ultimately taming the dragon while maximizing their chances of hitting the bullseye.
2023.03.22 16:14 Ethan-Wakefield How is wealth compared across long periods of time?
I have issues trying to compare wealth across long periods of time. Asking, "Is a working-class American earning more today than 10 years ago?" is reasonably straightforward. But then how do we answer a question like, "Is a working-class American more wealthy than a 10th century English baron?"
And I don't know how to answer that. A lot of people argue, well today even working-class Americans have microwave ovens, and 100 channels of cable TV. We have air conditioning, and refrigerators. These are fabulous luxuries that were utterly impossible in the 10th century. So compared to even nobility, all but the most destitute Americans are fabulously wealthy. Wealthy beyond the wildest dreams of anybody living more than 100 years ago.
This kinda makes sense, but at the same time doesn't. Because I don't feel fabulously wealthy, even though I have an iPhone. I would trade my iPhone for all of the riches of Europe, in a heartbeat. But do I live a better standard of living than a 10th century baron? I mean, from the standpoint of sanitation probably yes? But somehow, I think that baron was probably happier than I am. But how can that be, if I'm objectively thousands of times wealthier simply by virtue of having an iPhone and a data plan?
I don't know. I struggle with the concept of wealth across long periods of time. How do economists handle it to figure out if say, middle-class Americans are wealthier today than they were in 1800?
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And I don't know how to answer that. A lot of people argue, well today even working-class Americans have microwave ovens, and 100 channels of cable TV. We have air conditioning, and refrigerators. These are fabulous luxuries that were utterly impossible in the 10th century. So compared to even nobility, all but the most destitute Americans are fabulously wealthy. Wealthy beyond the wildest dreams of anybody living more than 100 years ago.
This kinda makes sense, but at the same time doesn't. Because I don't feel fabulously wealthy, even though I have an iPhone. I would trade my iPhone for all of the riches of Europe, in a heartbeat. But do I live a better standard of living than a 10th century baron? I mean, from the standpoint of sanitation probably yes? But somehow, I think that baron was probably happier than I am. But how can that be, if I'm objectively thousands of times wealthier simply by virtue of having an iPhone and a data plan?
I don't know. I struggle with the concept of wealth across long periods of time. How do economists handle it to figure out if say, middle-class Americans are wealthier today than they were in 1800?
2023.03.22 16:04 wildkitchennet The 10 Best Over The Range Microwave Convection Oven In 2023: Our Top-Rate
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2023.03.22 15:53 wildkitchennet The 9 Best Double Wall Oven Microwave Combo For March: Rated & Tips
 | Combination ovens and microwave ovens are also known as convection ovens. There is a lot of variation in this type of oven, as they usually come in a number of sizes and styles. Combination ovens usually combine the use of an oven and a microwave oven, which makes it easier to get food ready. You'll save a lot of time and energy in the kitchen with a combo oven. This blog will take a look at the best double wall oven/microwave combo. submitted by wildkitchennet to u/wildkitchennet [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/9co3xdfl0bpa1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dcec2c8f2dc8e4c6d0c7acc50a1ae8ec6aa69a90 #wildkitchen #wildkitchenreviews #Kitchen #bestdoublewallovenmicrowavecombo |
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2023.03.22 15:23 bere09 Automatically route calls initiated from Mac to iPhone?
I work from my Macbook Air M1, iPhone and Airpods and there was a time two years ago or so when I would be able to click on a phone number on my Mac and the call would route to whichever device my Airpods were attached to automatically. It was wonderful! Most of the time, that would be routing to my iPhone which the Airpods were connected with. It was seemless.
That changed about 2 years ago though. Now when I make a call from my Mac by clicking on a phone number or calling someone from my Contacts app, the call is made from my Mac and I need to manually move the call to my iPhone.
Does anyone know if there is a way for me to initiate a call from my Mac, and have it automatically route to my iPhone instead of being made from my Mac?
Thanks!
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That changed about 2 years ago though. Now when I make a call from my Mac by clicking on a phone number or calling someone from my Contacts app, the call is made from my Mac and I need to manually move the call to my iPhone.
Does anyone know if there is a way for me to initiate a call from my Mac, and have it automatically route to my iPhone instead of being made from my Mac?
Thanks!
2023.03.22 15:00 KhoaFraelich 2023 Ineos Grenadier review
 | Not only does it live up to the original Land Rover Defender brief, the Grenadier goes above and beyond but it's not perfect. submitted by KhoaFraelich to CarScannerOBD2 [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/rizu8018k9oa1.png?width=800&format=png&auto=webp&s=1c4544853e9d4c891199a795e6e7a6c70c08ce3c The Ineos automotive brand might be new, but what has led to the creation of the Grenadier wagon and soon, the Grenadier ute is nothing short of extraordinary. With the absence of the Land Rover Defender in its original, tough ladder chassis form, the gap in the market for a fully capable off-road vehicle that feels at home in the city and one which you can hose the mud out of, was left to no other than British billionaire and chemical engineer, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The original idea was to simply buy the tooling and the manufacturing products from Land Rover and continue producing the Defender one way or another, but the British brand evidently wasn’t very keen and what was then conceived at the Grenadier pub in London almost as a ‘we can do it better ourselves any way’, became the Ineos Grenadier. Imagine this; start with a near-unlimited budget for a passion project and hire the likes of Magna Steyr to engineer your vehicle, BMW to produce the engines, ZF to make the transmission and Bosch to supply a great deal of the other parts… then you buy a pre-existing Mercedes-Benz production facility and further invest a claimed $770 million AUD in upgrades to produce the vehicle. That probably needs some context because if you don’t know, Magna Steyr happens to be the same company that makes a similar car, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class – or G-Wagen. Yep, that’s right, the same company that produces what is probably the most famous SUV in the world also happened to engineer the Ineos Grenadier. Conflict of interest? Don’t tell Mercedes. It gets better though; because having talked to the engineers who have made the project come to life, most are from the likes of Mercedes, Jaguar Land Rover, and even McLaren. Thankfully, the Grenadier starts at $97,000 (originally $85k) and not the $400,000 on-road the G-Wagen has become, and that is perhaps what the Grenadier is here to do. It’s to provide a fully capable alternative to the ultra-expensive off-roaders that have become as much a fashion icon as anything else. The main question isn’t about the Grenadier’s intent or its individual parts, however. We know Magna can engineer a car, we know BMW can make great engines that work amazingly well with ZF transmissions, and we know Bosch supplies automotive parts to the absolute majority of other manufacturers. The real question, is whether the Grenadier is a genuine alternative for the original Defender and befitting of a new model in 2023? The answer to that question is actually a resounding yes, but with some caveats that we will discuss in this review. How much does the 2023 Ineos Grenadier cost? As previously mentioned, the Grenadier saw a substantial price increase last year which added as much as $13,000 to the price of the Wagon and Ute. Although Ineos has put this down to the increasing cost of materials – which is definitely a contributing factor – we also have no doubt that the increase is also driven by market dynamics of supply and demand and perhaps a repositioning of the brand itself given just how popular the original price point was with buyers. 2023 Ineos Grenadier pricing: Utility Wagon Base: $97,000 (up 14.8 per cent or $12,500) Fieldmaster Edition: $107,400 (up 12.5 per cent or $11,905) Trailmaster Edition: $108,525 (up 13.6 per cent or $13,030) Station Wagon Base: $98,000 (up 14.6 per cent or $12,500) Fieldmaster Edition: $109,525 (up 13.5 per cent or $13,030) Trailmaster Edition: $109,525 (up 13.5 per cent or $13,030) Prices exclude on-road costs If you were lucky enough to get in at that price, you have got yourself a bargain, but for the rest the price increase does genuinely position the vehicle in a place now that makes you really have to consider whether you can trust a first time manufacturer to produce a vehicle that costs well in excess of $100k. While the price increase is unfortunate, options in the hardcore 4×4 market are limited considering orders for the LandCruiser 70 remain closed on the back of rampant demand unmatched by supply. There’s also no haggling given Ineos is using an ‘agency model’ with fixed pricing. The company will control inventory and pricing, and pay dealer partners a “straight-forward commission”, much in the style of Mercedes-Benz and Honda. Australia is a huge market for the Grenadier in terms of orders, coming in the top five, which means local market feedback and input has been well and truly taken into account. You can find a list of Ineos Grenadier retail locations here. What is the Ineos Grenadier like on the inside? First impressions when you get inside the Grenadier cabin are that of a modern and actually not all that austere interior. It was not what we expected and it’s fair to say we were pleasantly surprised. The Recaro seats are comfortable in all available configurations, whether it’s cloth, vinyl or leather. We found the seating position in the front to be excellent for visibility and ease of access to the switchgear and cabin. With the majority of off-road controls cleverly placed on the roof – inspired by aircraft cockpits – there is heaps of room in the cabin itself and it never feels overwhelming or unusable. This is a case of what happens when a new company that has never made cars is allowed to rethink the basics. Having used the 4WD controls on the roof, the question becomes – why don’t all cars have this? So front seat ergonomics are fantastic, but not perfect. There are a couple of issues for right-hand drive models that seem a little bizarre. Firstly, the windscreen wiper does a terrible job of cleaning the edge of the right side of the screen. A decently sized area near the A-pillar on the right of the windscreen is basically untouched and given the wet and muddy conditions in which we drove the Grenadier in, it becomes a genuine visibility issue when turning right. You get used to it and its likely not an issue for the absolute majority of the time you are driving, but it is nonetheless a strange thing to encounter in a modern car. Secondly, right-hand drive vehicles are disadvantaged with the exhaust manifold of the BMW engines (diesel or petrol) both taking up an unusual amount of space in the footwell where you would usually have your footrest. This means your left foot is sitting a fair bit higher than one would probably be used to and if you happen to use the car on a farm, with big boots, this further exaggerates the problem. Again, we got used to this unexpected feature after a few hours of driving but as with the wiper, it’s not something you would expect from a modern car. When quizzed, Ineos engineers told us they initially planned to change the engineering of the vehicle to address it, but it would have changed the cabin or chassis size and this wasn’t feasible. It’s also worth mentioning that in some of the vehicles we drove, the fit and finish of the interior were not as great as we would have wished for. From the roof control panel feeling easy to pull off to the outside door handles that jammed (we are told these will be fixed for all Australian-delivered vehicles), there is no doubt that first batch production vehicles have some room for improvement; and hopefully those improvements are passed on to the first vehicles delivered for our market. For all the niggling issues, the interior is genuinely excellent for its intended purpose – it’s comfortable, it’s spacious and has heaps of storage. The back seat is also a great place to be for long drives as you can easily fit two six-foot adults behind one another, given the ample leg and headroom in both rows. In saying that, while the front Recaro seats are ideal for off-roading, those sitting in the back have literally no support outside of holding on to the handle. The 12.3-inch touchscreen display is super clear and very high resolution with wireless Apple CarPlay that works brilliantly. Ineos has outsourced the unique software and it’s on par if not better than some well-established manufacturers. You will have no issues using the infotainment system. Without a traditional instrument cluster, though, you are forced to use the centre screen to see your speed and we did find that a little frustrating because, unlike other vehicles in which that is also the case (Tesla being the prime example), the Grenadier’s interior is vastly larger so the focal change point from the road to the screen is also more than other vehicles. Given the Grenadier’s ‘instrument cluster’ is a tiny screen to show things like ignition light, check engine light etc, we feel it would have made a lot of sense to put a basic digital speedometer in that position. The front and rear diff locks, plus the off-road mode and wading depth controls, are on the roof but to actually engage low range and lock the centre differential you need to use an old-school lever and, to be fair, it does look a little odd sitting next to the BMW-sourced gearstick which is super modern in design and appearance. So this is definitely a case of lots of parts being put together. Even the steering wheel itself is interesting because, given the recirculating-ball setup, the number of wheel turns you need to do in basic manoeuvring lends itself to using a wheel that is not so circular and allows for a better understanding of the top and bottom. The 1255L boot is huge, and the way the rear doors open allows super quick access from the left side using the smaller door, because opening the larger one on the right is not only a heavier operation (it carries the spare tyre) but also requires far more room to swing open. What’s under the bonnet? Ineos will offer 3.0-litre straight-six diesel and petrol options, both of which have been sourced from BMW and are codenamed B57 (diesel) and B58 (petrol). Ineos says these engines, used across BMW’s sports cars and SUVs since 2016, have been tested in the Grenadier across 1.8 million kilometres and diverse climates. It’s not a straight fit and play, with ECU tuning taking place to better unlock torque down as low in the rev range. The 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel six makes 183kW of power (3250-4200rpm) and 550Nm of torque (1250-3000rpm) and is capable of moving the Grenadier from 0-100km/h in 9.9 seconds. The 3.0-litre single-turbo petrol six makes 210kW of power (4750rpm) and 450Nm of torque (1750-4000rpm) and is capable of moving the Grenadier from 0-100km/h in 8.6 seconds. Both engines come mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission (codenamed 8HP51 for the petrol, 8HP76 for the diesel), with what Ineos calls a new “heavy duty” torque converter. The WLTP combined-cycle fuel economy for the diesel is a rated 10.3 to 11.8 litres per 100km, while the petrol uses between 13.2L/100km and 15.3L/100km. Both engines have stop/start, and the diesel also has a 17L AdBlue tank. The standard fuel tank with both engine options carries 90 litres. All Grenadiers come standard with permanent four-wheel drive (4WD), with low-range accessed through a 2.5:1 Tremec two-speed transfer case. Matching the class leaders, the Grenadier will also have a 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity. There are no other powertrains confirmed for the Grenadier for the moment, however, the brand is well advanced creating a hydrogen fuel-cell version and is also working on a new model which will be a full electric version on a smaller and all-new platform for 2026. How does the Ineos Grenadier drive? The Ineos Grenadier came to life to meet a very specific design and engineering brief. The wagon and utility versions are essentially a modernised iteration of what would otherwise be considered commercial vehicles; in fact they are very much considered commercial vehicles when it comes to tax purposes. With that in mind, it’s vital that buyers looking at the Grenadier understand this is not a cheap G-Wagen, nor is it a new-old Defender. It’s its own unique vehicle, with its own set of characteristics and traits – some of those are better and some are worse than said vehicles. When it comes to driving, we will break this down into two parts; on-road and off-road. From an on-road perspective, the Grenadier rode exceptionally well, even on poorly surfaced roads. There is no doubt that you can drive this vehicle in the city and it will do an excellent job of keeping you happy and comfortable. The suspension setup and the way the vehicle behaves on sealed roads is a credit to the engineering team behind it. The diesel engine is undoubtedly the powertrain that makes more sense to most buyers looking to tow or do long-distance rural driving, with better fuel economy and more torque. Nonetheless, if you’re buying this and intend to do a fair bit of inner city driving and actually enjoy the driving experience, the petrol is a fantastic option – it’s faster, more responsive, sounds great and makes the Grenadier feel far more engaging and purposeful. This tester would pick the petrol regardless of requirements just for its capacity to overtake other vehicles on the highway with significant ease. The ZF eight-speed transmission is mated beautifully to both powertrain and frankly, given this exact setup has been used in BMW vehicles for a number of years, there is no contention around the powertrain and its ability to perform day in day out. It’s solid and reliable. What may catch out some buyers is the recirculating-ball setup steering box, something more suited to trucks than most modern cars. According to Ineos engineers, the reason this particular Bosch steering system was picked was due to its incredible off-road durability and capacity. In other words, it has been around and used in heavy-duty vehicles with over 1,000,000 kilometres without issue, and Ineos decided to go with that to suit the rugged character of the vehicle. This is all well and good but for on-road driving, it’s a bit of a handful, literally. The amount of turning you need to do to make a basic manoeuvre can get a little frustrating but even just turning left or right at an intersection. It will often see you turn, and then turn again and again until you realise you have likely done one too many rotations and turn back to correct. It’s entirely unlike a normal modern hydraulic or power steering system and more akin to driving a light truck. You absolutely will get used to it, and by the second day it didn’t feel as cumbersome as our initial impressions, but while this may be fantastic for those that only do long-distance drives mixed in with rural roads and off-roading, it’s not ideal for those looking to drive these around inner-city environments. The other option we wish it had was adaptive cruise control. Model-year 2024 Grenadiers will have autonomous emergency braking (AEB) but it will still not enable active cruise, which is unfortunate because this vehicle will likely do plenty of highway kilometres and it would be great to that driving stress further removed. Overall though, the on-road driving aspect of the Ineos Grenadier is much better than we expected due to the ride comfort, power and torque delivery. The cabin is also very quiet with low levels of noise, harshness and vibrations. Take the Ineos off-road and it goes into its true element. This is a vehicle that was designed to go off-road before it was designed to go on-road. Most car companies tend to put car reviewers on off-road courses that you can usually do in a basic medium SUV, but Ineos didn’t hold back. An Off-Road driving mode disengages parking sensors, seatbelt reminders and start/stop, and from a regulatory standpoint we’d imagine this function is only accessible in low-range. The hill-descent control function can brake each wheel independently. We crossed some of the most spectacular natural terrains, in the water, up and down Scottish mountains, and four-wheel drive tracks that would make hardcore enthusiasts proud. There is not much to say except that we never got stuck and the diff locks and the powertrain worked spectacularly. It can occasionally be cumbersome to engage low-range using the manual lever (neutral to be engaged first), with some occasional crunching – which occurred even to our Ineos engineers – and as there are no sensors to detect differential locking positions (to save complexity and weight), wheel speed sensors are used which means engaging and disengaging the front and rear diffs are basically manual and require movement that highlights the differing wheel speed (like a turn). All-terrain tyres are supplied by Bridgestone (Dueler AT 001) or BFGoodrich (AT T/A KO2) depending on spec, and Brembo disc brakes come standard. Electromechanical Eaton diff lockers front and rear are also available either as standard or an option depending on grade. Ground clearance is 264mm, wading depth 800mm, approach angle 36.3 degrees, breakover 28.2 degrees, and departure angle 36.1 degrees. Powder-coated skid plates and a fuel-tank plate are standard. The other great thing is that the amount of accessories expected for the Ineos (given the company has made the blueprint for the car publicly accessible to support the aftermarket) will be huge, so those looking to start with a base car and build what they need will have plenty of options. The Ineos is an excellent compromise between on- and off-road driving as it can one pretty well and the other spectacularly. The only place in which owners may find the driving dynamics challenging is in built-up, city areas that require a lot of close manoeuvring but even then, it’s an intimidating car that will make its own way. What do you get? Grenadier Base highlights: 17-inch steel wheels Full-size spare wheel Bridgestone AT tyres LED headlights LED daytime running lights LED tail lights 30/70 split rear doors Roof protection strips and rails Hydraulic jack and toolkit Immobilisealarm Cruise control Recaro cloth and vinyl seats Tilt and telescoping wheel adjust Climate control AC (second-row vents for five-seaters) Heavy duty flooring with drain valves Loadspace locker and tie-down rings 12.3-inch touchscreen display with rotary controller Pathfinder off-road navigation system Wireless Apple CarPlay Wired Android Auto Bluetooth audio and phone Digital radio USB and 12V sockets Overhead control panel Auxiliary switch panel and electrical prep (3 x 10A) Options (Base) include: $2875 Rough Pack: Front and rear diff locks, BFGoodrich tyres $2875 Smooth Pack: Front parking sensors, powered and heated side mirrors, a lockable central stowage box, puddle lamps, door lighting, auxiliary charge points, Thatcham Cat. 1 immobilisealarm 17-inch steel wheels Full-size spare wheel Bridgestone AT tyres LED headlights LED daytime running lights LED tail lights 30/70 split rear doors Roof protection strips and rails Hydraulic jack and toolkit Immobilisealarm Cruise control Recaro cloth and vinyl seats Tilt and telescoping wheel adjust Climate control AC (second-row vents for five-seaters) Heavy duty flooring with drain valves Loadspace locker and tie-down rings 12.3-inch touchscreen display with rotary controller Pathfinder off-road navigation system Wireless Apple CarPlay Wired Android Auto Bluetooth audio and phone Digital radio USB and 12V sockets Overhead control panel Auxiliary switch panel and electrical prep (3 x 10A) Options (Base) include: $2875 Rough Pack: Front and rear diff locks, BFGoodrich tyres $2875 Smooth Pack: Front parking sensors, powered and heated side mirrors, a lockable central stowage box, puddle lamps, door lighting, auxiliary charge points, Thatcham Cat. 1 immobilisealarm Solid paints Scottish White: standard Magic Mushroom: $900 Eldoret Blue: $900 Britannia Blue: $900 Sela Green: $900 Inky Black: $900 Metallic paints Sterling Silver: $1230 Shale Blue: $1230 Queen’s Red: $1230 Donny Grey: $1230 Contrast ladder frames Black: standard Red: $1410 Grey: $1410 Contrast roof paints Scottish White: $1690 Inky Black: $1690 Contrast Wrapped nose Tunic Red: $1060 Emergency Orange: $1060 Contrast wrapped rear doors Tunic Red: $1400 Emergency Orange: $1400 Wheels 17-inch alloys (base and Trailmaster): $1060 18-inch steel (base and Trailmaster): $1430 18-inch alloys (base and Trailmaster): $2835 18-inch alloys (Fieldmaster): $1775 Other things Safari windows (base and Trailmaster): $2465 Privacy glass: $670 Leather seats (base and Trailmaster): $1850 Heated seats (base and Trailmaster): $650 Floor carpet: $370 Front and rear diff locks (base and Fieldmaster): $2790 Raised air intake (base and Fieldmaster): $1100 Integrated Heavy Duty 5.5t winch: $5430 There are also a lot of accessories, some of which we have listed below, the full list is here: Outside Side Runners: $830 Rock Sliders: $1630 40″ Front LED Light Bar (incl. mounting brackets): $960 Checker Plate for Front Fenders: $460 Roo Bar: $1990 Roo Bar Side Protection Rails: $730 Raised Air intake Cyclone Pre-Cleaner: $420 Inside Rubber Floor Mats: $280 Foldable Tailgate Camp Table: $440 Heavy Duty Seat Covers – Front: $490 Heavy Duty Seat Covers – Rear: $490 Cargo Roof Rack: $2530 Roof Cross-bars: $580 Utility Cargo Barrier – Half-height: $600 Full-height Loadspace Divider: $550 Loadspace Partition Net: $280 Luggage Retention Net – Floor: $90 Cargo Management System: $360 Collapsible Luggage Organiser: $110 Quick Release Tie-Down Rings (x4): $70 Recovery Removable Winch with Tow Mounting Kit (3.5 Tonnes): $4050 Heavy Duty Spade: $60 Off-Road Recovery Kit: $630 Roof add-ons Roof Mounted Bike Carrier: $460 Roof Mounted Ski/Snowboard Carrier: $310 Surfboard Carrier for Roof Rack: $160 Roof Kayak Mount, J-style: $330 Roof Kayak Mount, Saddles: $280 Roof Mounted Adjustable Load Holder: $110 Roof Mounted Cargo Box: $790 Vehicle Integrated Side Awning: $970 Spare Tyre Carrier for Roof Rack: $170 Jerry Can Mount for Roof Rack: $190 Hi-Lift Jack Mounting Bracket for Roof Rack: $160 Roof Mounted Axe and Shovel Bracket: $160 Sand Ladder Flat Mounting Brackets: $220 Sand Ladder Side Mounting Brackets: $160 Spot Light Bracket: $150 Gas Bottle Holder for Roof Rack: $190 Load Mounting Brackets for Roof Rack: $180 Roof Tie-down Rings: $100 Folding Aerial Mount: $160 Lockdown Security Cable: $60 Cargo Load Straps: $30 RotopaX Mounting Bracket: $20 Is the Ineos Grenadier safe? There is no official crash test data from any resting authority for the Grenadier and there is every chance there never will be, given the position of this vehicle as commercial rather than passenger. Standard safety features include: Front, side and curtain airbags ESP with trailer-sway control Tyre pressure monitor Reversing camera and sensors ISOFIX and top tethers (five-seat versions) There’s no mention of driver-assist active safety features such as autonomous emergency braking or lane-keeping aids, meaning a five-star NCAP or ANCAP rating looks impossible. How much does the Ineos Grenadier cost to run? The Ineos Grenadier is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with five years of roadside assist. Servicing intervals are recommended at 12 months for normal usage or six-month servicing “for continuous use in tough environments”. As well as servicing Grenadiers at its retail centres, Ineos has cut a global deal with Bosch Car Service centres to cater to more remote operators. “Flying Spanner” techs based in the Australian HQ are also said to be available, if the service network needs help. For owners who want to carry out work on their Grenadier themselves, Ineos is taking a novel approach by providing online 3D interactive manuals with support from the technical team at HQ a call or a click away. “The vehicle has been deliberately designed and engineered to be easy to work on inside and out,” the company claims. It bills its “open source” approach, without trying to “ring-fence” buyers into its own ecosystem, as a point-of-difference for enthusiasts. It’s not yet clear what conditions will be placed on DIY owners, from a warranty perspective. CarExpert’s Take There is a lot to love about the Ineos Grenadier. It started life as nothing but an idea at a pub between friends, and ended up bringing together an enormous amount of knowledge from some of the best engineers in the world and huge amounts of investment to create an ultra-modern, rugged vehicle that is just as suited to the farm and rural areas as it is for a drive from Sydney to Melbourne. The Grenadier is an excellent adventure vehicle and those looking to get out of the city, camp and enjoy a more outdoor lifestyle will also benefit massively from the number of accessories available for the vehicle. The only asterisks for us are the niggling initial production quality issues that we are very hopeful will be solved before local cars arrive, and a steering system which will take some buyers a bit of getting used to. |
2023.03.22 14:45 sober_in_vegas everything about both of these signs is amazing…also after we filled up our tank we asked to use the restroom in the gas station where this was at & were angrily told to “go to in n out” 😅
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2023.03.22 13:40 Buyyours Inspection Checklist For Heavy Equipment Before and After Operation
 | What are the heavy equipment inspection checklist before and after operation? Operators of construction machines have a huge impact on their personal safety and the safety of everyone else on the job site, as well as the maintenance costs and life of the machines they employ. All of this strength stems from the ability to conduct quick but thorough heavy equipment inspections both before and after operations. submitted by Buyyours to equipmentbuyandsell [link] [comments] These checks are essential for worker safety near machinery and are an important component of preventive maintenance. Before and after getting into any taxi, operators should glance at and for the items listed below. Of course, some heavy equipment has unique parts, functionality, or other variables that demand specialist inspection regions; for specific instructions and recommendations, see the machine’s operator’s manual. It should also go without saying that equipment that show signs of damage or have any other issues should not be used until the situation is fully resolved. Nonetheless, we stated it. Because it is crucial. https://preview.redd.it/ejdmqqyycapa1.png?width=980&format=png&auto=webp&s=b317b18d0f866ead83bf34a824d2594bdbce89d7 Checklist for Heavy Equipment Inspections
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2023.03.22 13:19 Patel_Heaters A Guide to Choosing the Right Laboratory Oven for Your Industrial Needs
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2023.03.22 12:51 Thick-Salamander-522 Strategies for Making the Most of Limited Space in a Parallel Kitchen Interior Design
 | Using tiny appliances is another method for maximizing the small amount of space in a parallel kitchen interior design. Make sure you have adequate room to move around and prepare meals comfortably in a parallel kitchen layout. You can accomplish this by installing compact appliances like a smaller refrigerator, dishwasher, or microwave. To reduce space, you can also think about combining certain equipment, such as a microwave that also functions as a convection oven or a refrigerator with a freezer drawer. For More Information:- https://www.wudleymodularkitchens.com/parallel-shaped-kitchen-interior-design submitted by Thick-Salamander-522 to u/Thick-Salamander-522 [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/mbxaph584apa1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=88950a2f06e98369a661206f3f66497e4f47ead7 |
2023.03.22 12:38 Viren_02 Sublease for Summer 2023
Seven 07 Apartments 1 Room/1 Bath in a 4 Bed/4 Bath for rent from May 31st, 2023- July 31st, 2023 (2 months).
Stunning and clear view of the State Farm center and Champaign itself. (The apartment is located on the 10th floor).
Rent: $825 ( Negotiable)
-Fully furnished spacious apartments
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-All electrical appliances (Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Smart TV, Air-Conditioner - Thermostat & Electric Gas Stove)
-Parking available with extra charge
-State of the art amenities in the building for break period (Swimming Pool, Ping-Pong Table, All-accessory gym- including Sauna, Basketball court, Cute Study Spaces, Clubhouse, BBQ, Security Personnel on Weekends, Pool Table, Common Area with free Coffee Machines, Vending Machine)
No extra utility fee
Upto $30 electricity cap per bedroom
2 min walk to County Market and 4 minute walk to Target.
Located in the heart of Green Street
Address: 707 South, 4th St. Champaign, IL- 61820.
10 minute walk to Illini Union and Main Quad
Sublet fee of $665 (can be split)
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Stunning and clear view of the State Farm center and Champaign itself. (The apartment is located on the 10th floor).
Rent: $825 ( Negotiable)
-Fully furnished spacious apartments
-Most premium apartment on Campus and Pet friendly
-All electrical appliances (Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Smart TV, Air-Conditioner - Thermostat & Electric Gas Stove)
-Parking available with extra charge
-State of the art amenities in the building for break period (Swimming Pool, Ping-Pong Table, All-accessory gym- including Sauna, Basketball court, Cute Study Spaces, Clubhouse, BBQ, Security Personnel on Weekends, Pool Table, Common Area with free Coffee Machines, Vending Machine)
No extra utility fee
Upto $30 electricity cap per bedroom
2 min walk to County Market and 4 minute walk to Target.
Located in the heart of Green Street
Address: 707 South, 4th St. Champaign, IL- 61820.
10 minute walk to Illini Union and Main Quad
Sublet fee of $665 (can be split)
Please reach out through either Instagram, Snapchat, Email or just comment below:
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2023.03.22 11:37 WingsWay5264 how to find best ticketing course in Dubai
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- Start with a Plan: Before diving into cleaning, create a plan that outlines the areas that need attention. This will help ensure that no areas are missed, and the cleaning process is efficient.
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- Deep Clean the Kitchen: The kitchen is one of the most used areas in a home and requires special attention. Clean the oven, stove, microwave, and fridge thoroughly. Don't forget to wipe down the cabinets, countertops, and sink.
- Clean Bathrooms: Bathrooms are another area that requires special attention. Clean the toilet, shower, bathtub, and sink with a disinfectant cleaner. Don't forget to clean the mirrors and wipe down the counters.
- Clean Windows and Mirrors: Clean all windows and mirrors in the home to remove smudges and streaks.
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2023.03.22 11:27 Raptor013 [OC] New World Order - Chapter Twenty One
The latest Chapter for the on going story, New World Order is now available for everyone's viewing. It can also be found at https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13535599/21/New-World-Order
‘Did you really have to threaten to open fire on one of your fellow countrymen?’ I hear Jensen ask via an overhead speaker.
“Jensen,” I start, wincing slightly as I readjust my position in the makeshift bed, I had been forced into despite my many protests, “I don’t make threats. If I say I’m going to do something, I’ll make it happen.”
‘That doesn’t help,’ Jensen replies, ‘It also doesn’t help that you delivered that statement to an Enlisted Officer.’
“He’s lucky that’s all I did,” I reply, “Mark was a self-entitled bully back when we were at school. And his attitude certainly hasn’t improved based on our brief encounter the other day.”
‘They’ve lodged an official complaint,’ Jensen states, ‘Apparently they want know why a Nazi flagged ship entered the harbour, threatened the Coast Guard and then simply sailed off.’
“They don’t want to know anything about the attempted air raid, or the battle just off the coast that repelled that air raid?” I ask.
‘There is no mention anywhere in their complaint of seeing any aircraft above the harbour,’ Jensen replies, ‘Although they are also wanting to know about the mystery figure they spotted skating around one of the islands in the harbour.’
“Out of interest,” I ask, “Has anyone from the Chinese Government made a statement about this?”
‘Not officially,’ Jensen answers, ‘Although there have been some back-channel discussions. From what they have disclosed to us, they did witness the air raid and the defensive actions your fleet took. As to their inaction. They were unable to verify our warning to them in time to be able to raise the warning with their boats.’
“That entire engagement lasted almost two hours,” I say shaking my head in disbelief, “If they want answers, I’ll answer them if they can tell me why their only response was to send a single Coast Guard cutter out to investigate.”
‘As I said,’ Jensen begins, ‘They make no mention of seeing any of this in their complaint.’
“Then they are either covering it up, are incompetent or both,” I state, “The lack of action from the Chinese ships that were in the harbour can probably be explained as not wanting to start an International Incident. But I’m not buying the story that no one else saw what was going on that morning.”
‘It certainly does seem that someone is trying to cover this up,’ Jensen agrees, ‘However, without a full investigation into what happened, it’s your word against theirs. And being as you withdrew from the area almost as soon as the battle was over you can see why it doesn’t look good.’
“They’ll have a hard time explaining away all the evidence from the battlefield,” I say, “The boys at the lab are going to be busy for a while documenting everything.”
‘What evidence?’ Jensen asks.
“Well aside from numerous parts from the aircraft that attacked Darwin,” I begin, “The reason I withdrew as fast as I could was, we were able to recover one of the enemy boats.”
‘Have you learned anything about how they work?’ Jensen asks.
“I haven’t been aboard,” I admit, “I’ve been confined to bedrest for the last week.”
‘Its not like you to follow doctors’ orders,’ Jensen comments, ‘You normally ignore most medical advice.’
“What doctor?” I ask, “I still have to be given the all clear from the medical team once we get back to Midway.”
‘Sounds serious,’ Jensen replies, ‘What happened?’
“A concussion of some sort and what I believe to be at least two broken ribs,” I answer, “The ship came under direct attack and Eugen was forced to make some rapid course changes, which sent me bouncing through a hatchway on my way to the deck.”
‘So how long until you reach Midway?’ Jensen inquires.
“Probably two weeks at best guess,” I reply, “Between the slow speed we need to maintain due to having a heavily damaged ship under tow and the rough weather down here it’s making for a slow return voyage.”
‘Well keep in briefed,’ Jensen comments before I hear the audible click as the phone connection ends.
**
As the skies slowly began to illuminate marking the start of another day, I found myself out on deck during one of the rare moments I had been allowed to leave my quarters.
In the distance the outline of the main laboratory building came into view as Eugen skilfully navigating her ship around the atoll towards the area reserved for offshore mooring of large ships that visited Midway.
As the ship rounded the western most edge of the atoll, the details of the upgrades the team had been working on became apparent. The barge which had been used to transport the huge generator from Darwin had been beached not far from the main power station.
Another larger building had also started to take shape not far from the main laboratories although its purpose was lost on me given the last reports, I had read indicated that we were only using around sixty percent of the facilities storage and research spaces and under forty percent of the living areas.
“It would seem that the team has been busy in our absence,” I comment aloud.
As I say this the rising sun clears the top of the main building, bathing the waters around the atoll in light. Taking in the sight I spy Bogue’s ship moored in the distance. My gaze is soon captured however as in the growing light across the waves a pair of large, heavily armed gun boats lay at anchor.
As Eugen slows her ship and in the near distance I hear the rattle of numerous anchor chains, I take in the details of the closest ship. From the stern flag post a white flag with a red pattern hangs limp in the still morning.
As I scan across the length of the ship, I take note of the numerous sets of gun turrets spread along the length of the main deck from just below the bridge structure running back to just ahead of the number four main battery.
My attention however is soon drawn away to the second of the gun boats, this ship despite from the distance appearing to be slightly smaller in size projected more fear despite fact that like the other ships anchored around the atoll was simply floating at anchor in the low morning swells.
I put the additional sense of projected fear down to the fact that the entire ship appeared to be painted in a flat black paint from the waterline all the way to the very top of the super structure. The only hint of another colour was the flag hanging from the stern post.
**
“Do you have any lingering effects from the hit to your head?” the doctor asks.
“No,” I reply with a shake of my head, “The headaches cleared up about three days after. The burly vision and ringing in my ears cleared up around the same time.”
“Well,” the doctor says turning off the torch he had been using a moment before, “I’d say you have a minor concussion. But if you aren’t suffering any of the after effects now, you should be fine to return to your regular duties. As for your ribs.” He continues turning to a scan pinned to a light board on the wall. “They are healing well. But you definitely broke two. There’s not much else we can do to speed up your recovery there. Just take it easy.”
“That’s easier said than done,” I retort sarcastically.
“Yes,” the doctor agrees, “You do have a habit of being right where the action is.”
“Speaking of action,” I say changing the subject, “What have I missed here?”
“A lot,” the doctor admits, “However the Professor said he’ll brief you once we were finished here.”
**
Five minutes later, after the doctor signed off on my medical reports, I enter the main research room to find the Professor sitting in front of his usual multi monitor setup rapidly scrolling through an endless stream of what appeared to be computer code from a distance. “Pull up a chair Nathan,” he says, “We’ve got a lot to discuss.”
“It would seem so,” I answer remaining standing a short distance away next to a table littered with pages of reports. “Can we begin with an update from the Global Explorer. Surely Jim has reported in by now?”
“He sent a pair of video data folders yesterday,” Professor Strickland answers, “Two separate files he says are from two different locations. He labelled them with the co-ordinates.”
“Anything interesting in the videos?” I ask.
“Plenty if you’re interest lies in the contour of the ocean floor,” Strickland answers with a slight chuckle, “But aside from that. Nothing of importance. I still don’t know why you sent him to either of those locations.”
“Because I needed to confirm a theory,” I reply, “Both of those sites he checked out are where the wrecks of the Akagi and Kaga were found.”
“And that proves a theory?” Strickland asks.
“It certainly lends a lot of support to my theory,” I reply, “Whoever is behind the attacks out at sea has been testing us. Well testing our military at the very least. So far, they’ve employed tactics from our history against us, and are using weapons from our past against us as well.”
“To what end though?” Strickland asks, “None of that makes any sense.”
“I agree,” I say, “But look carefully at what we know. Pearl Harbour was attacked in very similar fashion to how the Japanese did at the start of the Pacific War. And what do we find floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean but a ship that matches perfectly to one of the very ships that was involved in the original battle. A ship that by rights should be on the bottom of the Pacific a couple of hundred nautical miles away from this atoll.”
“But we still don’t know the who or the what,” Strickland insists, “We also don’t know how far this goes?”
“I think we can safely say it goes as far as every ocean on the planet,” I reply, “I’m certainly no expert when it comes to warfare. But whoever is behind this is playing for keeps. They’ve already openly attacked at American Naval Base, a British Fleet out at sea and conducted two Air Raids on major ports in Australia. Plus, there’s enough evidence to believe they ambushed an American Fleet as well.”
“So, your theory is that we are at war with an unknown enemy?” Strickland presses.
“Yes,” I answer, “So far though. I believe they have only been testing our abilities. Otherwise, this would be on every news network around the globe. Right now, the only reason we know anything is through sheer luck.”
“It would seem that you are not alone in thinking that,” Strickland admits, “One of our newest arrivals is of the same opinion.”
“Yes,” I begin, “I meant to ask earlier about the two ships anchored off the atoll. Care to fill me in on that?”
“Do you remember the briefing before you left,” Strickland says, “Where we covered our theory on what those cubes we keep finding are.”
“I remember,” I reply, “The theory is that they contain data of some sort. Only the scanners could not complete the scans due to overheating.”
“The new generator solved that problem,” Strickland announces proudly, “With the extra power, we were able to stabilize the power supply and run additional cooling. We’ve also been able to read quite a few of those cubes now. We found a few of them to be blank however.”
“Blank?” I ask.
“Yes,” Strickland confirms, “Blank. Nothing on them at all. So, one of the junior programmers wondered what would happen if we tried to load data into a cube.”
“What sort of data?” I ask in a worried tone.
“It started off simple,” Strickland admits, “The team transferred about a dozen different ship designs into a couple of cubes. Then transferred data about various types of weapon systems, radars, tactical data from reports that we obtained from Jensen.”
“Does Jensen know about that?” I ask.
“He said it was okay,” Strickland answers, “He said most of the reports were public knowledge already and those that weren’t, were not subject to any privacy laws.”
“Okay, so now we have a bunch of cubes that contain technical and tactical data,” I say, “How does any of that equal two ships anchored off shore?”
“We subjected some of them to a large electrical charge,” Strickland answers simply.
“You didn’t,” I say feeling the colour drain from my face at the prospect.
“We sure did,” Strickland admits, “In fact your timing is perfect. Our first arrival from those experiments has just arrived.”
Turning towards the door, I notice a tall woman with long brown hair step through the open door to the lab. As she makes her way towards us a feeling of familiarity hits me. Everything about her appearance feels oddly like someone I had met before. From the prominent fox-like ears, numerous tails lazily waving behind her, even the style in how she wore her hair.
Then it hit me. Aside from the lighter shade of colour in her hair and the more modest choice of clothing, she nearly was identical in appearance to Akagi. Someone who for the last several weeks had barely been out of my presence as she had insisted on making certain I had remained in the makeshift medical bay to recover from the injuries I had sustained during the battle.
“Please forgive my lateness, Professor,” she says in a voice that despite its calm nature, hints that should the occasion require, could dominate the room. “I lost track of the time studying the history papers you gave me.”
“No need for apologies,” Strickland replies, “I was just briefing the Captain on the latest progress the research team had been making.”
Turning to me, “Allow me to introduce our senior Captain, Nathan Harrison. He oversees our research ships and is one of the teams leading theoretical researchers.” Strickland announces, “Nathan, this is Amagi. Her presence here is the result of one of the experiments I mentioned a moment ago.”
“A pleasure to meet you,” I say with a smile.
“The Professor has spoken of you often,” Amagi says, “He mentioned that you lead from the front and take a very hands-on approach to the projects you oversee.”
“I certainly try to keep myself busy,” I reply, “Being able to have full control of the ship certainly makes the research side of my job easier given I have a greater control over the variables.”
Amagi nods silently in agreement.
“Would I be correct in assuming that the larger of the two cruisers anchored off shore is yours?” I enquire.
“You assume correctly,” Amagi replies, “Are you familiar with Japanese Naval History, Captain?”
“I have a very limited knowledge when it comes to naval history or even tactics for that matter,” I admit, “However I’m certainly learning a lot recently given the events of the past several months.”
“From how the Professor explained my arrival here and the arrival of the other members of the fleet,” Amagi explains, “It would seem that the cubes used in my creation have taken the form from my original design.”
“Your original design?” I ask.
“My ship was original designed to be a battle cruiser, before an attempted conversion to an aircraft carrier was halted due to my hull being badly damaged,” Amagi replies.
Before I can reply, the phone on the table beside the Professor buzzes. Picking it up, the Professor listens in silence before speaking, “We’ll be over in the minute.”
“Problem?” I ask seeing the worried look on the Professors face.
“Maybe,’ he replies, “The radio guys are picking up a radio call from the Global Explorer. They say it sounds like a distress call.”
**
Crossing the room to where one of the team’s radio operators was listening closely through a headset. As we approached, he held up a hand to prevent any of us from speaking. After a brief pause, he removed the headset and turned to face us. “I have cleaned up the recording as much as possible. But there is a lot of static.”
“Play it,” Strickland says.
‘Glo..l Explorer .. Midway. Encount.. hostile ….. Attack.. Sink… Host… head… fo. Mi..ay. Se..nt..n hour. No..h w.st. R.n’
Sharing a look with the Professor as I mentally replayed the message in my head filling it the blanks with the most logical word. As I realized the full message my eyes widened in shock. Going to the nearest computer and sliding the operator out of the way, I rapidly log into the facility’s secure server.
As the opening page loads on the monitor, I take note of the spinning icon in the lower left corner of the screen. Double clicking on the icon, my worst fears are confirmed. “The Global Explorer is dumping its logs onto the server,” I report.
“What does that mean?” I hear Amagi ask in confusion.
“It’s the last action taken before abandoning ship,” I reply, “It’s either manually activated by one of the senior crew before they leave the bridge, or automatically triggered if the ships internal sensors detect multiple compartments flooding.”
“Any chance that it’s a false alarm?” the Professor asks.
“None,” I reply, scrolling through the data logs, barely giving them time to finish loading before moving to the next. “I don’t know what happened out there. But the engine room temperature spiked to over a thousand degrees before dropping down to eleven. Both the forward cargo compartment and rear loading deck compartment sensors are indicating flooding. And the trim sensors are showing a forty-degree list to starboard.”
Looking away from the computer and taking a deep breath to compose my thoughts, “That and the radio message,” I say, “It was definitely Jim. He clearly said hostile and attack and that whoever they were, are headed this way.”
**
Standing in the conference room fifteen minutes later, the realization that with the apparent loss of the Global Explorer and the loss of the Intrepid and the very real possibility of a hostile enemy closing in on Midway, the team stationed here had lost both main pre-planned escape options we had prepared for in situations that required the rapid evacuation of the atoll.
Behind me I hear various people entering the conference room and taking a seat. As the scrapping of chairs being moved dies down, I turn to face those gathered. Before I can speak, a couple of late arrivals step in through the open door.
The final member of this group is a young woman with short, light peach coloured hair. Who on seeing me, turned away from the group and ran straight for me. On reaching me she wrapped both arms around me drawing me into a tight embrace.
“I see you’ve met Roon,” I hear the Professor call from the doorway as he enters the room.
“So it would seem,” I struggle to reply, “I take it she is the second result of your experiments,” I add.
“Yes,” Strickland replies joining me at the front of the room, “It would seem that she’s a hugger.”
“Would it be possible to have my body back please?” I ask.
Slowly releasing me, Roon steps back, before silently re-joining the others seated in the room.
“I think she likes you,” The Professor comments.
“What makes you say that?” I ask gently feeling my ribs which feel like they are on fire.
“The fact she followed your request,” Strickland answers, “You’re the first who’s been able to get through to her.”
“That’s great,” I mutter sarcastically, “We just need to work on her introductions then. I swear she just re-broke my ribs.”
“If its any consolation,” Strickland begins, “Her combat prowess is second to none based on what little we’ve learned to date.”
Shaking me head in quiet disbelief at the Professor’s continued unyielding push for results rather than showing any concern for how those results were obtained. I scanned the room to find that everyone was looking in my direction.
Everyone save for Akagi. Who was staring through narrowed eyes towards Roon sitting a few rows away.
Clearing my throat, “As some of you may already know. We have received a warning of a possible hostile enemy that is heading straight for us,” I explain, “To those of you who are in senior positions. I need you to wind up any work your departments are working on. And execute our evacuation protocols.”
“Where are we going?” someone from the back of the room calls out.
“The team will evacuate towards Hawaii,” I reply, “There they will either report in to the Navy Yard. Or if advised carry on to the main land.”
As I finish this brief explanation. Over half of those gathered, stand up and walk out to begin the evacuation. As the door closes behind the last of them Professor Strickland speaks up, “Do you really intend to run?”
Looking across at the Professor I reply, “I intend for you and the others to run. In case the rest of us fail to stop the enemy from reaching Midway.”
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‘Did you really have to threaten to open fire on one of your fellow countrymen?’ I hear Jensen ask via an overhead speaker.
“Jensen,” I start, wincing slightly as I readjust my position in the makeshift bed, I had been forced into despite my many protests, “I don’t make threats. If I say I’m going to do something, I’ll make it happen.”
‘That doesn’t help,’ Jensen replies, ‘It also doesn’t help that you delivered that statement to an Enlisted Officer.’
“He’s lucky that’s all I did,” I reply, “Mark was a self-entitled bully back when we were at school. And his attitude certainly hasn’t improved based on our brief encounter the other day.”
‘They’ve lodged an official complaint,’ Jensen states, ‘Apparently they want know why a Nazi flagged ship entered the harbour, threatened the Coast Guard and then simply sailed off.’
“They don’t want to know anything about the attempted air raid, or the battle just off the coast that repelled that air raid?” I ask.
‘There is no mention anywhere in their complaint of seeing any aircraft above the harbour,’ Jensen replies, ‘Although they are also wanting to know about the mystery figure they spotted skating around one of the islands in the harbour.’
“Out of interest,” I ask, “Has anyone from the Chinese Government made a statement about this?”
‘Not officially,’ Jensen answers, ‘Although there have been some back-channel discussions. From what they have disclosed to us, they did witness the air raid and the defensive actions your fleet took. As to their inaction. They were unable to verify our warning to them in time to be able to raise the warning with their boats.’
“That entire engagement lasted almost two hours,” I say shaking my head in disbelief, “If they want answers, I’ll answer them if they can tell me why their only response was to send a single Coast Guard cutter out to investigate.”
‘As I said,’ Jensen begins, ‘They make no mention of seeing any of this in their complaint.’
“Then they are either covering it up, are incompetent or both,” I state, “The lack of action from the Chinese ships that were in the harbour can probably be explained as not wanting to start an International Incident. But I’m not buying the story that no one else saw what was going on that morning.”
‘It certainly does seem that someone is trying to cover this up,’ Jensen agrees, ‘However, without a full investigation into what happened, it’s your word against theirs. And being as you withdrew from the area almost as soon as the battle was over you can see why it doesn’t look good.’
“They’ll have a hard time explaining away all the evidence from the battlefield,” I say, “The boys at the lab are going to be busy for a while documenting everything.”
‘What evidence?’ Jensen asks.
“Well aside from numerous parts from the aircraft that attacked Darwin,” I begin, “The reason I withdrew as fast as I could was, we were able to recover one of the enemy boats.”
‘Have you learned anything about how they work?’ Jensen asks.
“I haven’t been aboard,” I admit, “I’ve been confined to bedrest for the last week.”
‘Its not like you to follow doctors’ orders,’ Jensen comments, ‘You normally ignore most medical advice.’
“What doctor?” I ask, “I still have to be given the all clear from the medical team once we get back to Midway.”
‘Sounds serious,’ Jensen replies, ‘What happened?’
“A concussion of some sort and what I believe to be at least two broken ribs,” I answer, “The ship came under direct attack and Eugen was forced to make some rapid course changes, which sent me bouncing through a hatchway on my way to the deck.”
‘So how long until you reach Midway?’ Jensen inquires.
“Probably two weeks at best guess,” I reply, “Between the slow speed we need to maintain due to having a heavily damaged ship under tow and the rough weather down here it’s making for a slow return voyage.”
‘Well keep in briefed,’ Jensen comments before I hear the audible click as the phone connection ends.
**
As the skies slowly began to illuminate marking the start of another day, I found myself out on deck during one of the rare moments I had been allowed to leave my quarters.
In the distance the outline of the main laboratory building came into view as Eugen skilfully navigating her ship around the atoll towards the area reserved for offshore mooring of large ships that visited Midway.
As the ship rounded the western most edge of the atoll, the details of the upgrades the team had been working on became apparent. The barge which had been used to transport the huge generator from Darwin had been beached not far from the main power station.
Another larger building had also started to take shape not far from the main laboratories although its purpose was lost on me given the last reports, I had read indicated that we were only using around sixty percent of the facilities storage and research spaces and under forty percent of the living areas.
“It would seem that the team has been busy in our absence,” I comment aloud.
As I say this the rising sun clears the top of the main building, bathing the waters around the atoll in light. Taking in the sight I spy Bogue’s ship moored in the distance. My gaze is soon captured however as in the growing light across the waves a pair of large, heavily armed gun boats lay at anchor.
As Eugen slows her ship and in the near distance I hear the rattle of numerous anchor chains, I take in the details of the closest ship. From the stern flag post a white flag with a red pattern hangs limp in the still morning.
As I scan across the length of the ship, I take note of the numerous sets of gun turrets spread along the length of the main deck from just below the bridge structure running back to just ahead of the number four main battery.
My attention however is soon drawn away to the second of the gun boats, this ship despite from the distance appearing to be slightly smaller in size projected more fear despite fact that like the other ships anchored around the atoll was simply floating at anchor in the low morning swells.
I put the additional sense of projected fear down to the fact that the entire ship appeared to be painted in a flat black paint from the waterline all the way to the very top of the super structure. The only hint of another colour was the flag hanging from the stern post.
**
“Do you have any lingering effects from the hit to your head?” the doctor asks.
“No,” I reply with a shake of my head, “The headaches cleared up about three days after. The burly vision and ringing in my ears cleared up around the same time.”
“Well,” the doctor says turning off the torch he had been using a moment before, “I’d say you have a minor concussion. But if you aren’t suffering any of the after effects now, you should be fine to return to your regular duties. As for your ribs.” He continues turning to a scan pinned to a light board on the wall. “They are healing well. But you definitely broke two. There’s not much else we can do to speed up your recovery there. Just take it easy.”
“That’s easier said than done,” I retort sarcastically.
“Yes,” the doctor agrees, “You do have a habit of being right where the action is.”
“Speaking of action,” I say changing the subject, “What have I missed here?”
“A lot,” the doctor admits, “However the Professor said he’ll brief you once we were finished here.”
**
Five minutes later, after the doctor signed off on my medical reports, I enter the main research room to find the Professor sitting in front of his usual multi monitor setup rapidly scrolling through an endless stream of what appeared to be computer code from a distance. “Pull up a chair Nathan,” he says, “We’ve got a lot to discuss.”
“It would seem so,” I answer remaining standing a short distance away next to a table littered with pages of reports. “Can we begin with an update from the Global Explorer. Surely Jim has reported in by now?”
“He sent a pair of video data folders yesterday,” Professor Strickland answers, “Two separate files he says are from two different locations. He labelled them with the co-ordinates.”
“Anything interesting in the videos?” I ask.
“Plenty if you’re interest lies in the contour of the ocean floor,” Strickland answers with a slight chuckle, “But aside from that. Nothing of importance. I still don’t know why you sent him to either of those locations.”
“Because I needed to confirm a theory,” I reply, “Both of those sites he checked out are where the wrecks of the Akagi and Kaga were found.”
“And that proves a theory?” Strickland asks.
“It certainly lends a lot of support to my theory,” I reply, “Whoever is behind the attacks out at sea has been testing us. Well testing our military at the very least. So far, they’ve employed tactics from our history against us, and are using weapons from our past against us as well.”
“To what end though?” Strickland asks, “None of that makes any sense.”
“I agree,” I say, “But look carefully at what we know. Pearl Harbour was attacked in very similar fashion to how the Japanese did at the start of the Pacific War. And what do we find floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean but a ship that matches perfectly to one of the very ships that was involved in the original battle. A ship that by rights should be on the bottom of the Pacific a couple of hundred nautical miles away from this atoll.”
“But we still don’t know the who or the what,” Strickland insists, “We also don’t know how far this goes?”
“I think we can safely say it goes as far as every ocean on the planet,” I reply, “I’m certainly no expert when it comes to warfare. But whoever is behind this is playing for keeps. They’ve already openly attacked at American Naval Base, a British Fleet out at sea and conducted two Air Raids on major ports in Australia. Plus, there’s enough evidence to believe they ambushed an American Fleet as well.”
“So, your theory is that we are at war with an unknown enemy?” Strickland presses.
“Yes,” I answer, “So far though. I believe they have only been testing our abilities. Otherwise, this would be on every news network around the globe. Right now, the only reason we know anything is through sheer luck.”
“It would seem that you are not alone in thinking that,” Strickland admits, “One of our newest arrivals is of the same opinion.”
“Yes,” I begin, “I meant to ask earlier about the two ships anchored off the atoll. Care to fill me in on that?”
“Do you remember the briefing before you left,” Strickland says, “Where we covered our theory on what those cubes we keep finding are.”
“I remember,” I reply, “The theory is that they contain data of some sort. Only the scanners could not complete the scans due to overheating.”
“The new generator solved that problem,” Strickland announces proudly, “With the extra power, we were able to stabilize the power supply and run additional cooling. We’ve also been able to read quite a few of those cubes now. We found a few of them to be blank however.”
“Blank?” I ask.
“Yes,” Strickland confirms, “Blank. Nothing on them at all. So, one of the junior programmers wondered what would happen if we tried to load data into a cube.”
“What sort of data?” I ask in a worried tone.
“It started off simple,” Strickland admits, “The team transferred about a dozen different ship designs into a couple of cubes. Then transferred data about various types of weapon systems, radars, tactical data from reports that we obtained from Jensen.”
“Does Jensen know about that?” I ask.
“He said it was okay,” Strickland answers, “He said most of the reports were public knowledge already and those that weren’t, were not subject to any privacy laws.”
“Okay, so now we have a bunch of cubes that contain technical and tactical data,” I say, “How does any of that equal two ships anchored off shore?”
“We subjected some of them to a large electrical charge,” Strickland answers simply.
“You didn’t,” I say feeling the colour drain from my face at the prospect.
“We sure did,” Strickland admits, “In fact your timing is perfect. Our first arrival from those experiments has just arrived.”
Turning towards the door, I notice a tall woman with long brown hair step through the open door to the lab. As she makes her way towards us a feeling of familiarity hits me. Everything about her appearance feels oddly like someone I had met before. From the prominent fox-like ears, numerous tails lazily waving behind her, even the style in how she wore her hair.
Then it hit me. Aside from the lighter shade of colour in her hair and the more modest choice of clothing, she nearly was identical in appearance to Akagi. Someone who for the last several weeks had barely been out of my presence as she had insisted on making certain I had remained in the makeshift medical bay to recover from the injuries I had sustained during the battle.
“Please forgive my lateness, Professor,” she says in a voice that despite its calm nature, hints that should the occasion require, could dominate the room. “I lost track of the time studying the history papers you gave me.”
“No need for apologies,” Strickland replies, “I was just briefing the Captain on the latest progress the research team had been making.”
Turning to me, “Allow me to introduce our senior Captain, Nathan Harrison. He oversees our research ships and is one of the teams leading theoretical researchers.” Strickland announces, “Nathan, this is Amagi. Her presence here is the result of one of the experiments I mentioned a moment ago.”
“A pleasure to meet you,” I say with a smile.
“The Professor has spoken of you often,” Amagi says, “He mentioned that you lead from the front and take a very hands-on approach to the projects you oversee.”
“I certainly try to keep myself busy,” I reply, “Being able to have full control of the ship certainly makes the research side of my job easier given I have a greater control over the variables.”
Amagi nods silently in agreement.
“Would I be correct in assuming that the larger of the two cruisers anchored off shore is yours?” I enquire.
“You assume correctly,” Amagi replies, “Are you familiar with Japanese Naval History, Captain?”
“I have a very limited knowledge when it comes to naval history or even tactics for that matter,” I admit, “However I’m certainly learning a lot recently given the events of the past several months.”
“From how the Professor explained my arrival here and the arrival of the other members of the fleet,” Amagi explains, “It would seem that the cubes used in my creation have taken the form from my original design.”
“Your original design?” I ask.
“My ship was original designed to be a battle cruiser, before an attempted conversion to an aircraft carrier was halted due to my hull being badly damaged,” Amagi replies.
Before I can reply, the phone on the table beside the Professor buzzes. Picking it up, the Professor listens in silence before speaking, “We’ll be over in the minute.”
“Problem?” I ask seeing the worried look on the Professors face.
“Maybe,’ he replies, “The radio guys are picking up a radio call from the Global Explorer. They say it sounds like a distress call.”
**
Crossing the room to where one of the team’s radio operators was listening closely through a headset. As we approached, he held up a hand to prevent any of us from speaking. After a brief pause, he removed the headset and turned to face us. “I have cleaned up the recording as much as possible. But there is a lot of static.”
“Play it,” Strickland says.
‘Glo..l Explorer .. Midway. Encount.. hostile ….. Attack.. Sink… Host… head… fo. Mi..ay. Se..nt..n hour. No..h w.st. R.n’
Sharing a look with the Professor as I mentally replayed the message in my head filling it the blanks with the most logical word. As I realized the full message my eyes widened in shock. Going to the nearest computer and sliding the operator out of the way, I rapidly log into the facility’s secure server.
As the opening page loads on the monitor, I take note of the spinning icon in the lower left corner of the screen. Double clicking on the icon, my worst fears are confirmed. “The Global Explorer is dumping its logs onto the server,” I report.
“What does that mean?” I hear Amagi ask in confusion.
“It’s the last action taken before abandoning ship,” I reply, “It’s either manually activated by one of the senior crew before they leave the bridge, or automatically triggered if the ships internal sensors detect multiple compartments flooding.”
“Any chance that it’s a false alarm?” the Professor asks.
“None,” I reply, scrolling through the data logs, barely giving them time to finish loading before moving to the next. “I don’t know what happened out there. But the engine room temperature spiked to over a thousand degrees before dropping down to eleven. Both the forward cargo compartment and rear loading deck compartment sensors are indicating flooding. And the trim sensors are showing a forty-degree list to starboard.”
Looking away from the computer and taking a deep breath to compose my thoughts, “That and the radio message,” I say, “It was definitely Jim. He clearly said hostile and attack and that whoever they were, are headed this way.”
**
Standing in the conference room fifteen minutes later, the realization that with the apparent loss of the Global Explorer and the loss of the Intrepid and the very real possibility of a hostile enemy closing in on Midway, the team stationed here had lost both main pre-planned escape options we had prepared for in situations that required the rapid evacuation of the atoll.
Behind me I hear various people entering the conference room and taking a seat. As the scrapping of chairs being moved dies down, I turn to face those gathered. Before I can speak, a couple of late arrivals step in through the open door.
The final member of this group is a young woman with short, light peach coloured hair. Who on seeing me, turned away from the group and ran straight for me. On reaching me she wrapped both arms around me drawing me into a tight embrace.
“I see you’ve met Roon,” I hear the Professor call from the doorway as he enters the room.
“So it would seem,” I struggle to reply, “I take it she is the second result of your experiments,” I add.
“Yes,” Strickland replies joining me at the front of the room, “It would seem that she’s a hugger.”
“Would it be possible to have my body back please?” I ask.
Slowly releasing me, Roon steps back, before silently re-joining the others seated in the room.
“I think she likes you,” The Professor comments.
“What makes you say that?” I ask gently feeling my ribs which feel like they are on fire.
“The fact she followed your request,” Strickland answers, “You’re the first who’s been able to get through to her.”
“That’s great,” I mutter sarcastically, “We just need to work on her introductions then. I swear she just re-broke my ribs.”
“If its any consolation,” Strickland begins, “Her combat prowess is second to none based on what little we’ve learned to date.”
Shaking me head in quiet disbelief at the Professor’s continued unyielding push for results rather than showing any concern for how those results were obtained. I scanned the room to find that everyone was looking in my direction.
Everyone save for Akagi. Who was staring through narrowed eyes towards Roon sitting a few rows away.
Clearing my throat, “As some of you may already know. We have received a warning of a possible hostile enemy that is heading straight for us,” I explain, “To those of you who are in senior positions. I need you to wind up any work your departments are working on. And execute our evacuation protocols.”
“Where are we going?” someone from the back of the room calls out.
“The team will evacuate towards Hawaii,” I reply, “There they will either report in to the Navy Yard. Or if advised carry on to the main land.”
As I finish this brief explanation. Over half of those gathered, stand up and walk out to begin the evacuation. As the door closes behind the last of them Professor Strickland speaks up, “Do you really intend to run?”
Looking across at the Professor I reply, “I intend for you and the others to run. In case the rest of us fail to stop the enemy from reaching Midway.”
2023.03.22 11:09 Mediocre_Animal Is Matthew 6:25-34 about not lusting for results?
I just had this idea bump into my head, is Jesus talking here about trusting magick and not expecting and lusting for results?
25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
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25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
2023.03.22 10:24 jesonmag Kyowa 6-in-1 Convection Oven P2,000 only
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2023.03.22 10:22 ZestycloseAd5653 # anxiety is a bitch - a wall of text
Bad anxiety decided to come to visit. I decided to write about it. Open up anonymously. Masochistically typing with a cell phone, damn slow even though I could open a computer and type with all this much faster. Punishing myself again. Let's face it, this is nothing else than self-punishment. Even if I try to lie to myself about it, I know the truth.
What causes anxiety?
A million things, the most pressing thing is that the maintenance man will come to check the condition of the oven and the stove. It's broken, and has been for a long time. It should be changed.
So the maintenance man's visit should do the opposite of anxiety and stress, it possibly brings solutions to things that I myself have not been able to accomplish/do.
The refrigerator has also been broken and out of use for a while, so it would also need to be changed.
Fortunately, I usually eat canned fish or meat / sausages fried in a pan with frozen vegetables. Or ready-grilled stuff from the store's delicacy counter, so it hasn't been a problem. On the contrary, it has been one small solution, forcing me to go out, walk, and shop every day regardless of the weather. Otherwise, I would not have done so.
The AirFryer has also been useful. It makes smaller quantities of food, so I don't end up eating everything at once because it's a problem if I make large portions at once.
No moderation, no middle of the roads on things, black and white, all or nothing, that's me.
Everything slowly falling apart around me. Me being too stressed, anxious, and confused about where to start to sort this shit out. Mentally just paralyzed, or maybe just lazy, and unable to do anything about it, there's always that possibility.
A million things in my backlog and I can't get almost any of those done. Unless there is some very special urgency.
Besides all this, I should be social too, but it's also causing anxiety. People and I just don't mix well. I get along, but most people bore me. Drain me out of energy completely, often for a day or two.
I wish I was somewhere far away from civilization, just away from all this. I could just be in that moment, live that moment and not be mentally so paralyzed with anxiety.
Shitty thing is that I'm aware of all this. I don't know what to do, or can't do anything about it because of the crippling anxiety.
I would like to drink myself unconscious to get rid of the anxiety for a moment. Of course, it won't solve anything in the long run, but it would help temporarily. And maybe for a few days give some relief before the same bastard, anxiety, comes for a visit again.
It's 4:30 in the morning, I haven't got almost any sleep because of the anxiety and stress. I've also changed my alarm many times because I haven't been able to sleep. Staring at meaningless videos on YouTube to kill time for the inevitable.
I wish I could even get something done today, even just one stupid thing, after the maintenance man visits.
Why in the hell can something so ridiculous feel like the world is falling on you?
It's a shitty day today. And almost every day.
It sucks to think 24/7 about everything stupid and not get a moment of peace inside my head. I wish it would be possible to stop thinking about anything, even for a moment. But no, such luck, just pure chaos of all thoughts, a tropical storm in the mind about a million different things and I am just a bystander watching it all rage on.
It sucks to be so completely mentally paralyzed, like a prisoner, hostage, inside my mind.
It sucks to procrastinate.
It sucks on top of all that, I still understand how much better things are for me now than they could be.
So what is the problem?
Do I have ADD? ADHD? I suspect that is a possibility, have suspected so for years. Have I done anything to find out? Fuck no, more like avoiding it because it might give answers. Or maybe I'm just too mentally paralyzed to do anything.
I am sure I have at least moderate-level depression and have had it for a long time. But is it result or reason for this all?
When did I become so broken?
Maybe I always have been broken, or defective. As far as I remember, I always have been somehow different that almost all the people I know.
I'm getting hungry. Maybe green tea and bread with tuna for breakfast. That should do the trick, exorcize the hunger demons.
A wall of text, stupid, and nonsensical, but at least it's out now. I don't know if this is useful, but I wrote this to get this all out somehow.
I used to write more, but even that was lost at some point in life and time.
I used to do more things in life, everything was not this anxiety-ridden at some point. What the hell happened?
Million times think through these same thoughts but never answer that would satisfy or work.
I guess life just happened... Now I just wonder, was there any point in this wall of text?
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What causes anxiety?
A million things, the most pressing thing is that the maintenance man will come to check the condition of the oven and the stove. It's broken, and has been for a long time. It should be changed.
So the maintenance man's visit should do the opposite of anxiety and stress, it possibly brings solutions to things that I myself have not been able to accomplish/do.
The refrigerator has also been broken and out of use for a while, so it would also need to be changed.
Fortunately, I usually eat canned fish or meat / sausages fried in a pan with frozen vegetables. Or ready-grilled stuff from the store's delicacy counter, so it hasn't been a problem. On the contrary, it has been one small solution, forcing me to go out, walk, and shop every day regardless of the weather. Otherwise, I would not have done so.
The AirFryer has also been useful. It makes smaller quantities of food, so I don't end up eating everything at once because it's a problem if I make large portions at once.
No moderation, no middle of the roads on things, black and white, all or nothing, that's me.
Everything slowly falling apart around me. Me being too stressed, anxious, and confused about where to start to sort this shit out. Mentally just paralyzed, or maybe just lazy, and unable to do anything about it, there's always that possibility.
A million things in my backlog and I can't get almost any of those done. Unless there is some very special urgency.
Besides all this, I should be social too, but it's also causing anxiety. People and I just don't mix well. I get along, but most people bore me. Drain me out of energy completely, often for a day or two.
I wish I was somewhere far away from civilization, just away from all this. I could just be in that moment, live that moment and not be mentally so paralyzed with anxiety.
Shitty thing is that I'm aware of all this. I don't know what to do, or can't do anything about it because of the crippling anxiety.
I would like to drink myself unconscious to get rid of the anxiety for a moment. Of course, it won't solve anything in the long run, but it would help temporarily. And maybe for a few days give some relief before the same bastard, anxiety, comes for a visit again.
It's 4:30 in the morning, I haven't got almost any sleep because of the anxiety and stress. I've also changed my alarm many times because I haven't been able to sleep. Staring at meaningless videos on YouTube to kill time for the inevitable.
I wish I could even get something done today, even just one stupid thing, after the maintenance man visits.
Why in the hell can something so ridiculous feel like the world is falling on you?
It's a shitty day today. And almost every day.
It sucks to think 24/7 about everything stupid and not get a moment of peace inside my head. I wish it would be possible to stop thinking about anything, even for a moment. But no, such luck, just pure chaos of all thoughts, a tropical storm in the mind about a million different things and I am just a bystander watching it all rage on.
It sucks to be so completely mentally paralyzed, like a prisoner, hostage, inside my mind.
It sucks to procrastinate.
It sucks on top of all that, I still understand how much better things are for me now than they could be.
So what is the problem?
Do I have ADD? ADHD? I suspect that is a possibility, have suspected so for years. Have I done anything to find out? Fuck no, more like avoiding it because it might give answers. Or maybe I'm just too mentally paralyzed to do anything.
I am sure I have at least moderate-level depression and have had it for a long time. But is it result or reason for this all?
When did I become so broken?
Maybe I always have been broken, or defective. As far as I remember, I always have been somehow different that almost all the people I know.
I'm getting hungry. Maybe green tea and bread with tuna for breakfast. That should do the trick, exorcize the hunger demons.
A wall of text, stupid, and nonsensical, but at least it's out now. I don't know if this is useful, but I wrote this to get this all out somehow.
I used to write more, but even that was lost at some point in life and time.
I used to do more things in life, everything was not this anxiety-ridden at some point. What the hell happened?
Million times think through these same thoughts but never answer that would satisfy or work.
I guess life just happened... Now I just wonder, was there any point in this wall of text?